New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-03
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

In The Tribune's publication Of letter from
Henry A. Fairbairn. NJ. D.. the other day. the
word seven" was inadvertently omitted from the
following sentence: we Will then cease 10 hear
in one quarter OF a certain church that there are
two sacraments and in another quarter seven,
and some other astonishing differences"
''Who do you think would be the best man for
Speaker" asked the inquisitye friend.
MY friend" said the defeated Congressman.
there's no use Of rakng p bygones ana p cnnsi
ue1ts failed to rally at the polls as they s 81 So
%Od h make the there g Speaker no longer
They'll have to get along with what material tney
have on hand and pull through the pest they can
Washington Star.
Last Saturday" says a correspondent of THE
Chicago Record" "the Territory of oklahoma was
ten years old and II Is a unique example OF nine
teenth-century civilization. II did not appear in
the last census. but in the next It will probably
show something like 5000 population for the last
count made by the local enumerator. In 1891 was
81. 400 The anniversary was not celebrated IN any
formal manner except at the town OF Kingfsher,
but II was great day for "reminiscences, and the
old settlers who came in with the rush. told us
Incidents of the great event when 10000 people at
the boom OF n gun, started over the borders or
Kansas and Texas In n mad race for homes and
fortunes The wave from the south met the wave
from the north at the Canadian River. so that
the northern half OF the Territory is settled by
but am told that the latter have been leaving
and going back TO their old homes in large num-
bers The southern counties of Oklahoma at first
cast an almost solid Democratic vote, and the
northern counties quite strongly Repub-
lcan during the first few years. but the Southern
ers are selling out to Northern immigrants, and
tho Democratic vote has rapidly decreased"
Theodore" said Mrs Hardscrabble looking up
has given 5000 to the Prlncetor Debating Society.
How ridiculous You don't have to give women
no" responded Mr. Hardscrabble feellngly:
I'VE noticed It's when you don't give them money
that they do their best talkng."-CIfe.
In his North American Review article Andrew
Carnegie thus holds up China as an example for
the United States 10 initiate: Just consider her
position. solid, compact, impregnabe; If all the
naval forces were to combine 10 attack her what
would be her reply? She would I'LL her ports with
Mines she would draw her ships OF war behind
them. ready TO rush out as favorable opportunities
might offer to attack But she would do more
than this in extremity she would close her ports
a few loaded scows would do the businessman all
the Powers Of the world would be impotent to In
jure her seriously The fringe only would be
troubled; the great empire within would scarcely
feel the attack"
Cause and Effect-"Are you superstltious about
black cats?'
fl is a sign that the cook is going to throw
a broomstick and break window."-(Chicago
Record.
At a dinner given recently by New South Wales
golfers to Lord Hampden the following was the
bill of fare:
The Drive OF: Oysters-halved IN two
A Spoon Shot: Clear turtle soup
out Of the Water: Whiting-foozed
The Approach Fiets of beef-grassed
The Approach; Vol Vent-mashled.
The Bunker: Saddle OF lamb-slced.
A Foul Shot: spatchcock-on the green.
Dangerous Hazard: Mayonnaise OF prawns.
Dormy Two: Ice the ball.
The Last Hole: Gobble Of anchoviea
Dessert Coffee.
All down.
Landlady Ito lodger)-Beg pardon. sir. Did 7
understand you were doctor OF music?
Landlady-We, sir. my Billy ave Just bin and
broke his concertina, and I thawt as 'ow / should
be glad to put hold Job In yer way.-(Tit- Bits.
The Rev. s. Edward Young. pastor Of the Second
Presbyterian Church OF Plttsburg has tho follow
ing unique church notice inserted among the the
atre advertisements OF the Saturday papers: THE
Rev. g. Edward Young presents his compliments
II the management. talent and patrons OF the New
Grand Opera House Theatre. and extends invita-
ton TO the Second Presbyterian Church, Penn
and Seventh-st.. Pittsburg whereat, however
stupid the sermon. you will find lovely people. a
warm welcome and hearty choral and congrega-
tiona singing. led by Professor Morgan. director
for Walter Damrosch Services Sunday. 1890
a. m, 7:3o p. m; Wednesday, 7.45 p. m"
On the .-stranger-what was that?
station.
stranger-But what has the station done TO him
that he should call II such hard name?-(Boston