New-York tribune., 1899-07-30

LERY-VAIUABLE INDIAN EXHIBITS.
Washington. July 29-'T once heard General
Grant ask n person who voluntarily gave him
come advice" said local lawyer the other day
70 a coterie Of friends who had gathered about
lHDh his club. IF he had never heard that the
gentleman from Tennessee had amassed a large
fortune by attending to his own affairs The
question was brought to my mind recently by
my own foolishness in endeavoring to help n
friend out of difficulty and getting berating
for my pains. ! then and there registered a
vow that would henceforth follow the excellent
example Of the gentleman from Tennessee. and,
instead Of playing the good Samaritan pass by
on the other side with the priest and the Levte.
"The story is this I was walking down F.
St one day last week when l met a dis
tlnguished colleague. wearing a vacuous ex-
Pre- csson and taking up the whole pavement as
he amblel from side to side.
9" Come on, John. said let's have little
walk together and tuckng his arm through
mine | led him directly home. When we
rived there Mrs. John met at the door, and
such a storm of scolding I never encountered
Mrs. Caudle would have died With envy before
such an outpour. She accused me Of being the
cause of her husbands condition. and. as he
stared foolshly at u.s. scored me again and
again. I finally escaped. and the next time 1
met John downtown we'll ana in a proper frame
of mind l asked him II he was responsible for
his wife I could see by the expression of his
face that he remembered enough OF the occur
renee TO know what was coming. but was still
unprepared for his answer.
No indeed he said gravely; I'm not
sponsible for Mrs. John, not L.
4" Not respOnsible' exclaimed; not RESPONSE
bic for your wife,
"'Of course not: Of course not he reiterated
hastily. I'm only relation by marriage
She's got two brothers blood kim"
Once upon a time a Weather Bureau official
on duty in a town about a days Journey from
the capital was visited by the captain of ii
ship at anchor in the harbor who asked him
in what direction the wind was blowing the
night before.
Due SOUTH" replied the forecaster.
Good good!" exclaimed his visitor. Would
you be willing TO testify to that in court?'
"Certanly." answered the weather man.
whats up?"
"WcH. you see" retailed the captain, my
vessel ran into another vessel last night when
She supposed TO be at anchor; now, II can
prove that the wind was in the direction she
struck and she was blown there will not be
held for damages"
cot course you will call me as an expertr'
asked the forecaster. who had risen rapidly in
his profession. and whose reputation was very
dear to him
"Well no." replied the thrifty captain. that
would cost too much"
81 prefer not to testify, then" announced the
weather official.
well you will testify" replied the captain
hotly. for I'll have you subpGnaed."
"AH right. then" said the forecaster; but
take my advice and don't do IT."
That afternoon. however he received sum-
mons to appear in court the next day
"In what direction was the wind blowing on
Tuesday night" asked the lawyer for the de-
fence. when he was called to the stand.
Due south, sir" answered the weather man.
TO the glee Of his marine visitor Of the day be-
fore and that worthy's attorney
Very good" sad The lawyer; you may step
down"
Just a moment" continued the witness; "the
wind was blowing SOUTH but feel | should say
that it blowing only two miles an hour"
+ The captains face flushed with rage the law
yer looked indignant, and the man who pre-
diets the weather smiled jubilant smile when
q verdict was rendered for the plaintiff. The
next time the old salt has need of that fore
casters testimony it is safe to say he will have
him called as an expert
The Capitol is by no deserted in sum-
mer even If the statesmen who make things
lively within it's precincts have gone home to
take a much needed rest and look after their
fences. 1t is a Mecca for all the bucolic brides
and bridegrooms in the country. who literally
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