New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-12
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

Miss Beatrice Cunningham. Of Cadiz. Ky. having
written ard published book for which there was
not much demand. is said to be acceierating its
circulation by giving kiss with every copy sold.
This latest development of literary activity ought
to he discussed IN all its bearings by the Authors
Club. many OF whose members would doubtless set
their faces against the practice.
Baseball Crazy. -Tommy-Pa, what's a ever?
Fond Father-Is a bg-mouthed pitcher. my
Tommy-Oh. just wondered who would be the
ever of the New-York nine this year.-(Jewelers'
Weekly.
The Austrian Government has Just founded an
archaeological school in Athens, like the schools
maintained there by the French and German gov
ernments. The building will cost 10000 forms.
and will be erected on land offered for the pur-
pose by the Greek Government The German
school Is at present maintained In Schemann 5
house: but the Government is going put UP a
handsome building for it soon.
Papa. buy me, pretty doll. won't your
by and by dear; the shops are not open to-
4 few minutes later papa takes his child on his
Come Lily give me kiss"
TOO late papa, my lips aren't open to-day; by and
by!"-(Gauois.
Diamandi, a native Of Pylaros. one of the Greek
islands Is remarkable calculator. After a mere
glance at a blackboard on which thirty groups Of
order, and deal with them by any arthmetica
process. Il Is said that he never makes error
in calculations involving billions and he can ex-
tract square or cube roots with marvellous rapdity
and accuracy An eminent German specialist
declared the other day that all these ready
reckoners were idiots. This is not the case with
Damand. who writes poetry and novels in the in
tervals OF business and shows considerable intel
lectuai capacity.
Tumble from the Sublime-Young Orator--Even
the pearls gather from the streams of our
country are heayen-born. They are the tears OF
angels crystallized
Ola Fisher-Hi. there. mister Can ye tell me
what makes them angels do their cryin' over clam
shells2-tJewelers Weekly.
An English paper tells a story about caddle
who tried in vain to get the job Of carrying tho
clubs of a pompous amateur player. When It was
the latters turn to play he placed the ball care
fully. threw himself into position, swung his club
ike forehammer and-missed. The rejected cad
die laughed joyfully. once more the novice drove
and missed and the caddie's laughter became up
roarious. At the third try the ball was dislodged
from It's perch and spun the turf for about six
feet. Hi, man" yelled the cadde derisivey, I'll
carry your clubs for the fun o the thing
Hard TO Tell-Bgss--I can always tell a man
that has been employed az a hotel clerk. .
Diggs-My experience has been very much 10 the
contrary
Digss-Yes; / can never tell them anything.
They think they know 1t all-(Chicago News
THE Tailor and Cutter" trade journal of
London sent a special correspondent to tho open
Ing OF Parliament for the purpose OF obtaining
technical review OF the manner In which the MEM
bers Of that body were attired Sir Charles Dixie.
whose frock coat was beautifully balanced" and
worn with "free-and-easy hang: LORD Hugh
Cecil who wore a black frock coat and dark
trousers, but whose "undeveloped hgure did not
do them full justice" and Leonard Courtney. who
h,S de- n rod
waistcoat." were among the many who passed In
solemn procession before the critical eye Of the
correspondent.
bachelors brothers, who much alike that
they can hardly be told apart. but of whom one
IL deaf Thinking he was speaking 10 inc IatteI,
Joseph brings the letters and newspapers on MS
first morning, and remarks; ,.
There's the paper; you od PUCK -, ,,.,,
What is his confusion 10 hear the old gentleman
1T is my brother Who is deaf not Ir'-(Gaulois.
The war fever has struck Atlanta with peculiar
severity, and the other Sunday most or the
churches were suddenly emptied 10 see a l0-inch
gun which was on its way to Florida, and had
remained overnight In the railroad yards there AT
the time the congregation OF the Third Bap-
fist Church exploded in patriotic hunzahs as soon
as the preacher declared war from the pulpit. n
token Of support which emboldened him TO take up
a collection Immediately the idea being to apply It
In some way TO tho freeing Of Cuba and the ex-
pusion Of the hated oppressor. The negroes OF tho
city are likewise fred with warke ardor because
some Of their race down with the Inflated
Maine. Jackson McHenry commander Of the Gov
ernor's Volunteers. the largest negro company in
the State says that his command Is all ready for
service, and evidently thinks 1t able at the first
onset to drive every Spaniard in Cuba into the
Caribbean Sea.
He-If should kiss you what would you DO?
She (startled)-I-I never measure an emergency
until II arises,
He-Ir this emergency now how would
She (courageously>-Face to face.-CTit Bits
at rests with you" said a Cincinnati lover re-
ported by The Enquirer" ito say whether shall
remain here and be happy or go to brave the ter
OF the frozen Kondlke."
II appreciate the favor you have shown in ap-
plying TO me first" replied the widow but my
property Is tied up that think you would find
1t easier TO get your grubstake somewhere else"
Tom Reed, of Maine that bullet headed. talented
conscienceless sef-seekng, pot-bellied monument
to Congressional medocrlty.-CThe Evening Jour
The United States is the Speaker Reed Of tho
Western Hemisphere.-tThe Journal. March II.
The last national census of Belgium COM
peted in May. 1897. and It's figures have Jus, been
given to the public. Within the last nnety-hve
years the population OF the country has doubled
itself rising from three millions to six millions
But the records OF the larger cities make a still
moro Interesting showing. Antwerp in century
has risen from 5000 2j700). an Increase OF 1888
per cent. bicge has advanced from 5000 TO $4,000
Client from a 600 to 900 and Brussels from $1,000
to lsIGSs
Congressman Dennis 0en years hence)-Mr.
FAKE fG F's S 81 hs da
baloo." whose health ruined by the excite
late war against -lPhadephia North
American