New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-05
THE TALK or TIE DAY.

Speaking OF the visitors TO the League Island
Navy Yard THE Philadelphia Record" says: LAS
a rule they are so impressed with the great size
and imposing appearance of the Minneapolis ana
the Columbia that they invariably rate the cruisers
above the monitor Miantonomoh In fighting capac-
,,v whereas the cruisers would he easy prey for
the heavily protected monitor II they came within
range of her big guns. Most Of the VISITORS are
awed by the ugly looks Of the old l5-nch smooth
bore guns and old time mortars that have been
stored at the Navy Yard ever since the war Ihey
are very ncredulous when told that there Is more
power for destruction In the small 4-inch
modern rifles which the vessels carry In their Sec
ondary batteries than In the most formidable
looking OF the obsolete smooth bores which frown
so threatenngly along the bank Of the river
Harold has a pair of twin aunties who look and
S &Sch So IS M afafE Mary sas a 'S 10
one day lady said to Harold: ... ,.,..
apart" ,,o,, .,ou
Auntie ha."-(IIarper's Bazaar.
THE next thing" says THE Atchlson Globe"
will be demands for pensions from those who got
hoarse in demanding war with Spain"
As he passed the csplanade OF the Invalides
friend Z. two glorious veterans summing them
YOU can see they have been under fire" he OBJ
served they are still smokng'-(Gauois
mississippi" says THE Vlcksburg Post" may
be foolish about free silver but she has plenty OF
good hard sense in regard 10 war. We believe there
is little war feeling in this State. and the
Governor has set a good example OF moderation.
Our people know a great deal about the old mis-
cries. horrors and losses occasioned BY war. and
certainly will not favor any unjust and unneces-
sary resort to hostilities.'
Hotel Manager TO departing guest)-I trust you
have been comfortable. sir?
Manager-And that everything has been cooked
Guest-Yea all but the bill I should have pre-
ferred that boiled down BIT more-(1lt Bits.
Commenting on recent criticisms Of this country
by Presidents Washburn OF Robert College, Con-
stantinople and c. Stanley Hall OF Clark Uni
versity, The Hartford Courant' says: Has DR..
Hall taken good look at his countrymen and their
responsible public servants during the last fort
night? Has he observed their calmness. their self
restraint, their magnanimous dignity? Has he
mt sed on the sight and understood IT, and felt the
thrill and uplif OF II? il he has. he must feel that
these countrymen OF his. with all their faults-and
they are far too asy-golng about many things
are a people to be proud OF. people to have faith
in. sound at the core. rich In the basic and saving
virtues"
Mohsr1 aont %ndsTsa~ YOU at H You are
used 10 insist that you couldn't bear her
she was Jealous of 1t is just too sweet OF her.
Detroit Free Press.
The trustees OF the Womnn's Temple. OF Chicago.
have decided TO send all around the globe. wher-
ever the advancement OF women has made any de-
cided progress or met with any sympathy an ap-
peal 10 every loyal woman to send ut least 81 and
as much more she cnn spare. BY this means II
is hoped that the trustees Will be able to raise
most OF the $4,000 which Is required get control
OF the building. The outstanding stock is 500 600
No change be made IN the name without the
vote OF the majority OF tho stockholders There
are unpaid obligations amounting to almost $4,000
These must be cancelled before the stock will be
transferred II has judged that 500 will be
sufficient give the women complete control OF the
building.
He stood beneath her easement
Knee-deep in snow and ice.
With every soft device
OF love he sang and gladness-
All joys his heart could hold
He thought 10 catch her fancy.
-tChicago Record.
A village pastor IN Germany made complaint OF
l29 fathers In his neighborhood for permitting their
children under ten years OF age to dance at a fes-
uval. and the parents fined 1 mark each
Then It discovered that the children OF the
complaining pastor had danced also. and he had
TO walk up and pay his fine. too.
A Pointed Inqury-stern Father-Henry have
you and your new watch parted company already
Henry 0aconically)-Broke.
Observation-Disclosures Weekly
An island II Is announced in Parts has
suddenly appeared on the northwest coast OF
Borneo opposite the town OF Iabuan Its appear
ance appears to be due to the earthquake which
happened In September near Kudat. In British
Borneo The island is composed OF clay and rock
II measures 200 yards In length by 80 In width
and It hns gone increasing since It's nrst appear
An Expert Es,lmate-"I am sure" said a poll
tcian chat the nsinuatons against Mr.. Film
mcrs are unjust. | don't believe he has anything
on his conscience.
No" replied Senator Sorghum. after some
thought: his conscience isn't big enough to Let
any fhinr STAY ON IL ,--lWashlnKtOn Star.