New-York tribune., 1899-07-24
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

1,bore "a trouble In the Irish courts. The LORD
Chief Justice Of ireland has just reproved Inc
McDermott O. c.. who IS Attorney General LOT
appeariug in court in "unprofessional costume
because he white waistcoat under MS gov"
on hot day
why should marry you? she asked So5dy; n1I Can
be an old maid If you wish Philadelpha Nor'h
American
The Danish Parliament is discussing law for
the better protection Of the property OF married
women in case Of the husbands tallure III ousi-
ness The property of a married couple Is 10 De
classified as follows: D Property OF the HUSBAND
y, nropertv of the wife; (S) common property
under administration of the husband consisting
of the earnings OF the husband (D common prop
ertv under administration OF the wife, consisting
Of the earnings of the wife; 90 common properly
under administration OF the huSD'lu' VII" 'P
consent of the wife
ono vou" said the notary. swear that you VIII
'ei "Oh fl how lovely the fair witness interruptedi
shall really be allowed to talk an aiterhoo" Il
7 want to?'-(Chcago Times-Herau'
rho yicor of a South London church school, hav-
inc finished his Scripture lesson, congratulated inc
,o, class on a coming holiday. finishing with the
xnression of a hope that each boy would return
Nth clearer and better brains He was some
u,bat taken aback with the universal response Oh
Same to you, sir
Gatherlng Around the Pole.-"Why so penSsivsea
Are YOU thinking of friends at nome! aSheu inc
ArS!s !Yes replied his disconsoate looking com
panon Win far far sSred s%2y ooH oHt our relief exped
tIon yet."-(OhiO State Journal
The London papers are famous for queer adVer-
tisements A Personal which appeared IN one
Of them reads: "Wanted-A respectable gentle
man-widower preferred Ito marry the housekeep-
or of an aged gentleman. who has been an In
md uhO
opd true servant whom he would Ike to see In
the happy state Of matrmony before he dies She
has had three husbands but is willing for
fourth"
Realistic Playing.-Petted Daughter-They asked
me to play at Mrs. IIighups this evening ana
'F Fond nd Mother proudly)-Were they not en-
trancedF . H., ,,,,o, n,ovod "T TO
on the Ocean Wave with variations halt OF
them left the room .
Fond Mother-Thats wonderful! They must
have been seasick. --(NewYork Weekly.
4 Young woman in London has for years
carried on the business OF index making. During
that period she has trained in her office forty
women index makers and she has indexed such
works as Nansen's "Farthest North Science OF
International Law" 4s5 volumes OF history and
numerous papers and periodicals. According TO
this enterprising woman, indexing affords field
for women workers that is as yet unoccupIed. II
Is her belief that the feminine intelligence Is par
tlculary successful In this line. and that she has
found her pupils patient enduring, accurate and
conscientious Moreover, womens well known
tendency to Jump 10 conclusions here becomes
legitimate exercise. as quick intuition has
great value In successful index making
Presentation Wanted. 49, Mrs. Odham-Doctor.
what shall | do TO prevent these horrid wrinkles
from coming at the corners of my eyes?
Doctor-Stop getting old, madam. Two dollars.
please.-(Chcago News.
william Augustus Bixby. OF Warren. ILL.,,
born great and has been consistently achieving
greatness ever since. He now weighs 3iJ pounds.
and has scornfuy refused several hattering offers
to exhibit himself In Chicago dime museums
the largest farmer in Illinois Mr.. Bixby success
fully conducts a farm near Warren. and is also
noted as the champion drygoods box story teller Of
Northern Illinois. Mr.. Bixby is a noted performer
on the flute and accordion. and takes part In every
"old time hddlers contest held In the vicinity.
lie is now nfty-sx years old. and declares that he
Is the most comfortable man in the State. lie has
never suffered the slightest discomfort from his
size
Starting Fresh.-They were wandering by the sad
waves.
Have you been engaged beforer' he asked.
mot this season." she replled,-(Chicago Post,