New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-19
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

A pair Of twins living at Wichita. Kan. They
are Wilbur F. and John F. Sites They fifty
four years old. and look so much alike that only
intimate friends can tell them apart. They mar
red twin sisters, the Misses Alice and Carrie
Worth The two families live together In the same
house in Wichita. Thirty years ago the brothers
embarked In business together in Wichita. and the
same old sign "Stites Bros Real Estate" tells of
the twin business relations between them. which
still exist.
A Good Place-Clergyman-And how does Jane
like her new place?
Mrs Jones-Oh. very much. indeed. sir. The peo-
pie very nice, and never lock anything up
boston Traveller.
The prairie dogs in Texas are being destroyed BY
means OF a new device for catching them. which
has been adopted by large number OF the ranch
men and farmers. On large ranch over twelve
thousand were captured and killed last week. The
trap is placed the animals mound, and makes
It a prisoner when It energies from the hole. This
pest has been destroying over 90 per cent OF the
growing crops and grass in Texas annually
Easy-"I understand Johnkins, who has the farm
whore l am boarding is in easy circumstances
said :he summer boarder
swered the village grocer. "Air you in the gold
brick line?"-Qndianapolis Journal.
Jerry Simpson tells story of traveller who
Just as he was writing his the register OF
n Leavenworth hotel. saw a cimex lecticularius
which took its way the page. The man
paused and remarked: I've been bled by ST. Joseph
heas bitten by Kansas City spiders and inter-
viewed by Fort Scott graybacks. but I'll be darned
II was ever in a place before where the bedbugs
looked over the hotel register to find out where
your room was"
A Lofty Additionally dear" said the banker to
his only daughter. Il have noticed young man at
evenings each week Of late What is his occupa-
"He is at present unemployed father" replied
the fair girl, a dreamy. far away look In her big
ing place of life companion 20 young lady OF
means."-(Chicago News.
Letters recently received in England from Cap
tain Welby show that the explorer has had re-
markable success In the remote Soudan. The
Abyssinan highlands and the regions between
Lake Rudolf and the Sabat which both Mr.. Caven-
dish and DR.. Donaldson Smith failed to penetrate
have been laid open to Captain welby. whose obser-
vations may be expected TO throw light the
practlcability Of a railway through this part OF
Africa.
Victim Of overconidence. This bin isn't what
| had a right to expect grumbled the man who
eaa ONCE Up to the wndo" at the
Two dollars. hey?" said the cashier. glancins at
What was Il the month before|'
You didn't kick on that, did your
why IL this so much smaller"
The house shut up half the month"
Then what are you complaining about? Isn't 50
about right"
Yes but. blame IT,. made a bet OF IS the other
day that the bill would be az big as usualr'-(Chi-
cago Tribune.
In connection with the marking OF the Thames
swans recently performed by the royal swan
herds. and by men representing the Dyers' and
Winners companies, II is stated that there are now
about six hundred birds on the river. The greater
number arc owned by the Queen. whereas at one
time the Winners themselves possessed about Ave
hundred swans In olden days 1t was considered
high privilege to keep swans and heavy punish
ments were inflicted on those who stole the birds
their eggs. and now Il is indictabie offence
TO steal or injure In any way young swan"
Some of the birds on the Thames live long as
nifty years.
Now. sammy" began the teacher, II want you
10 tell me In which battle Lord Nelson was killed"
Sammy was In despair. but he must prove HIM
self equal to the emergency.
Did you say Lord Nelson?" he asked cautiously.
YES"
(Which battle?''
Yes. In which battle he killed.
wal said sammy with apparent surprise at
such easy question II specs II must or been his
last"-Q-ondon Spare Moments.