New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-10
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

fornia, finding himself unable to get together a
team to fulfil engagement with a club In a
town five miles away, wired TO that effect to the
secretary OF the opposing team. Cant let you
or" the answer. Crowd waiting already"
The captain made another effort to get his men
together. but without success. and more
obliged to wire his inability to fulfil the engage
ment The answer came: IF you can't come your
selves, please send your sweaters We can pick
up team from the navvies working here on the
railway. and the people won't know the difference"
,. Natural MsappSSe.hension-"And what does your
Sure mem he is a windy trimmer"
"Ah! In politics, Is he?'-Qndianapolis Journal
It is expected that at the annual meeting Of the
American Bar Association, to be held in Buffalo
August IS, 90 and 80 the movement to do honor
TO John Marshall, the third Chief Justice OF the
Supreme Court OF the United states. will assume
definite form. Chief Justice MARSHALL took his
February l. 1901. and continued oh the bench thirty
four years.
Professional sarcasm.-Young Doctor-Congyatu-
late me, old man. I'm just preparing to visit my
first patient"
Young. ILawyer-Good! II go with you. Perhaps
he hasn't made his w.-(Chicago News.
The Chicago Theological Seminary, which is said
to be the oldest institution OF Its kind in that
very considerable part of the United States lying
west Of Cincinnati. has decided to open It's doors
to women on equal terms with men at the begin
ming Of the new academic year
daughter" said the old gentleman
"W-y.wsll | w-wouIdn,t exactly say that" re:
TO m-marry me. Otherwise we n-n-never would
have been engaged."-(Chcago Post.
c. N Hunter. OF Versailles. Ind. is the possessor
of oval shaped stone which has attracted
great deal OF attention by reason OF its. peculiar
markings. 1t IS Of the most perfect represen-
tatons OF a human face due entirely TO the abra-
sion Of the elements. that have ever been found.
1t bears no trace OF having been carved by hand.
nature alone having been the sculptor
so III 0p'"'"' '"' HUSH very sOO' 'p''''0" u
II judged so when heard her say, It was a
game for cads and caddies '-(Philadelpha Bull
letin.
Radicalism in Wales has received serious blow
The subject set for the literary competition at the
Cardiff Eisteddfod was William Ewart Gladstone.
Only 500 words asked for. while the reward
to be bardic chair and purse OF EGO. But
the bardlc chair is still empty and the $40 in the
funds. for competitor was ad1udged to have
written a poem worthy OF the theme.
The Harmonies. Brickrow-Of all things!
Why are you sitting out on the roof bareheaded
Miss Brickrow-I want to bronze up my face so
! can wear my yachting cap this afternoon.-(New-
York Weekly
Tho tenth annual convention OF the Societies for
the Prevention OF Cruelty in the State Of New
York will be held IN Buffalo on october and g.
It was in an aristocratic Hyde Park home. The
we'll trained Eng.lsh butler had left, and the newly
engaged man. Swede, was in process of breaking
mistress in his ungloved hands. leaving the silver
card tray resting quietly in the hall When you
Ps e. mot rep Blsss Mrs. Park &
for swenson 70 fetch it. Soon there was a sue
cession of staccato yeps and whines The door doc
The silver tray in his left hand and tiny toy
terrier held firmly down on II with the other-Lon-
don Globe.
The railroad companies OF Australia have never
discovered that II Is possible 10 take up tickets on
the train. hence the passengers are locked In the
cars TO prevent any OF them stealing a ride. and
when they arrive at their station are hustled out
through turnstile and held up for their tickets.
An Irish priest had labored with one Of his
flock TO induce him TO give up whiskey Il tell
you. Michael" said the priest "whiskey Is your
from f'i as You can Me enemy is it, fsherY
responded Michael land it, was your I I've. snn
s ssy To ovs o tSs Mchas
E eN aee psses Heart Review
The Victoria Club. of Boston. which includes in
It's membership most OF the leading representatives
OF the British societies OF that city is planning
to erect a monument In the central burying ground
on the Common to the memory OF the British SOL
diers who fell In the Battle OF Bunker Hill. AS
cording to the records OF the Massachusetts, His
toricsl Society 22e English soldiers fell in tho bat
tie. and most OF them are supposed TO have been
buried on the Common
Tonic Unnecessary. Mrs. Smith-Tm afraid l
shall have TO stop giving Robby that tonic the
doctor left him.
Mr.. Smith-Why, isn't he any better?
Mrs Smith-Oh, yes But he slid down the
banisters six times this morning, broke the hall
lamp two vases, jug, and a looking glass, and
don't feel II could stand much more.-(boston
Traveller.