New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-02
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

The following anecdote IL going the rounds Of the
European press as having a bearing the
happy misunderstanding between the Car and
Finland Some time ago. the story goes. His
Majesty was on a little excursion north OF ST.
Petersburg. and, having occasion TO write a let
ter. went to a village postoflce with member of
HIS staff. both in myfti. The postofice was across
the Finnish border, where Russians. much to their
annoyance, have always been subject TO the same
passport regulations those with which they
poster visitors 10 their own land The Car had
put on a Russian stamp. VIII YOU" quoth tho
Sovereign, or rather Grand Duke" whom the
vlager did not recognize please send this letter
by the earliest post?r Certainly" the reply
but not with this stamp; this is Russian stamp,
and letters must have Finn stamp So tho
autocrat rendered a paper rube. NO" came the
final answer. this is Russian money, and we cam
not change Russian money here In Finland-no. we
cannot take It. and you must go and get Finn
stamp or Finn money"
Pas Mean Observation-Disclosures with some show
last night?
Daughter-And what the result?
Pa-Well my impression OF the result was that
he was about to retire from literature and become
q confectioner.
Daughter--A confectionery You are indulging in
'e PaN Not al ALL FOR when in rejecting his suit
spoke Of 6 SAILING bs ne W6s y an
live to sec the day when his, works would be in
every ones mouth.-(Richmond Dispatch.
william E. Meehan. who is preparing the annual
report OF the Pennsylvania State Fisheries Com
mission, says the number OF shad ncubated at the
Bristol station. the Delaware, were 2.OWVOo
GOGoo Susquehanna salmon and 100000 blue pike
were Matched at the Erie station, and more than
four million Of different kinds at Cory and Allen
town stations Many OF these trout fry were
planted in streams in and around Philadelphia
The most important work under way by the Com
mission IS that started by Mr. Meehan It is to
have the subject of fish culture and the necessity
of fish production introduced into the public
schools as object lesson teaching. With this end in
view goldfish being raised, and arrangements
are nearly perfected by which teaching will be
carried on without disturbing the present curric-
ulum.
Perkins-was is financial genius.
Jorkins-Is that so?
Yes He can make money faster than his wife
can spend it"-(Life.
F. A. Sales, OF Providence, has just been sued for
the possession Of what Is said be the oldest bell
In the country. Originally convent bell In Am
sterdam. II was captured and used by the British
Navy a ships bell until August 10. 1872. when the
Guerriere lowered her coors 10 the Constitution
After knocking around for decades with other
captured naval stores this old bell sold In
New orleans for junk. The late S. A. Smith. an
ardent antiquarian. bought IT, and took II 10 Rhode
Island. The bell is OF a dull greenish bronze color,
about eighteen inches around its mouth. and about
fifteen inches high. with projecting crown. 1t Is
made of very thick metal compared with modern
bells OF the same dimensions 1t is possible that
this thickness OF the metal is the cause of its re-
markable softness OF tone.
The attention Of English speaking visitors to the
Milan Cathedral is readily attracted by the follow
'sAppeie to Charitables The Brothers so called,
OF Mercy ask slender arms for the Hospital They
harbor all kinds OF diseases and have respect to
reliRion "-(YOuths Companion.
Under the provisions OF bill recently introduced
IN the Greek Chamber, two foreign officers to
be intrusted with the organization of the Greek
| Army and Navy. Each OF them is to be permitted
to take with him from his own country officer
| as aide -de-camp. From the date OF their engage
| ment they will be considered as Greek subjects.
enjoying all the rights and privileges belonging to
such subjects and being subject TO Greek laws. 1t
is intended to engage English naval officer and
| a German military officer.
front steps with an agonzing cry of 'Papal Papa!'
| Her father had started downtown, but he stopped
ana amt to Mss YOU soodby" she said Well I'm
waiting for the kiss" he said. tn give 1t to you
she replied. with trembling Ups ana ana G ulNverns
Chicago Record.
The Y ray besides being used as a detective for
! living smugglers. Is coming into pay as a mummy
! nlumipator and will prevent the Arabs from palm
| ing of plebeian clay as the genuine II not the
! only. daughter OF the Pharaohs-even the amulets
| on the breast being plainly visible.
will you trust me, Fanny" he cried, passion
! ately. graspng her hand.
with all my heart Augustus. with all my soul
with all myself" she whispered, nesting on his
murmured to himself. and tenderly he took her In
his arms-CTit Bits