New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-31
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

There has been great deal Of Joking" says
THE Philadelphia Press" about the odd name OF
tho place where Sir william Whites English troops
have been doing battle A. n matter Of fact. Lady
smith did got its name from woman TINS vas
the wife or General Sir Harry Smith whose mar
rage by the way was Of the romances OF the
Peninsuar War. At that time two young BRUSH
officers IN a Spanish town which had just been
occupied by IN English force. were surprised by
visit from two very young and beautiful spanish
girls of the better class These fair callers begged
protection in the alarming circumstances IN when
they had been placed by the occupation or the
roughcr soldiery. Their request was. OF course
CALAMITY granted. and IN a short time one OF the
officers. Captain Smith. found himself desperately
E, love In due time he married the woman whom
he had protected. The marriage proved happy
one"
Mrs Youngwife-I want 70 get some salad
Dealer-Yes ma am. How many heads?
Mrs. Youngwife-Oh goodness l thought you
salad-,Cathollc Standard and Times.
A recent Issue Of "The Transyaal Critic" con-
tanned this suggestive bit Of news: The man Tvs
who thrashed TWO native servant girls TO death in
the Wakkorstroom district some months ago has
been sentenced to two years hard labor Mild
the sentence Will appear 70 those who correctly
estimate the value Of human life. IT has astounded
the relatives and friends OF the accused. 1t says
an acquitta seeing that the state Attorney stated
I'm the Raad not long ago that 10 thrash native
servant to death was not a dlshonoring crime"
bill have you cut the hrewood?'
aAn fed the mules:"
An MIXED the cows"
"Al MIXED. sir"
AN ground the corn?"
Jest through. sir
AN banked the tatersT'
"a
Wen. you're a good UNI Now. call the dogs an
you Kin go an tree a 'possum fer yer supper
ATLANTA Constitution.
The mounted police or Cape Colony are picked
men. used to lighting and proud Of the high rcpu-
tation Of their corps. The force consists of two
thousand enlisted and sixty-eight officers
The men are recruited almost entirely in England
and are many Of them tho younger sons OF gentle
mon. Who have no means Of making livelihood
at home They arc mounted and receive 500 q
year ont Of which they are obliged TO keep not
only themselves but their horses. In ordinary
times they are scattered along the frontier in
little bands ~ thirty forty. their duty being to
keep the peace and prevent outbreaks on the part
Of the natives Thoy are said to cheilsh par
cularly bitter hatred Of the Beers and the suicide
Of Major Scott their commanding officer. was the
outcome Of his chagrin at being trcked into the
surrender Of the town of Yryburs.
\ Timely Inquir, Dear Listener. How do YOU
write the year 1900 IN Roman numerals? sup
posed the proper way WAS AIDCCCC. but a friend
OF mine. schoomaster says the right way is
MCM Why should IL be McM2 ! like TO write the
yelr at the head OF my letters In Roman numerals.
and think u was perfectly splendid whom We
could write MDCCCINNNNIfI hut NJ cannot
have chance To pui down more than three letters
don't think II VIII be worth while. really.
The best authority that can find saws 'is,r'
should be written Nom Sorry dear Rosalle II
does look little and inssnihcant.-lBo Tran
script
An old hodrddon fisherman M Scotch watering
place was frequently visited during his last illness
hy kind hearted clergyman. who wore one Of
those close hitting clerical wastcoats which button
bchind.
Tho clergyman saw the approach OF death
one day I'm the old mans face and asked n his
mind was perfectly at ease.
"Oo ay. I'm ~ RIGHT" came the feeble reply.
you are sure there IS nothing troubling YOU ?
DO not be afraid to tell me-"
Tho old man seemed TO hesitate, and AT length.
with a faint return Of animation said
"Weel there's just 40 thing that troubles me.
but I dlnna Ike to speak OF"
believe me. am most anxious to comfort you"
replied the clergyman Tell me what It is that
troubles and perplcx,s vou'
"Wcel. sir It's just Ike this said the old man
eagerly Il Gamma FOR the life O. me max DOT hoo
ye manage tae get intac that westkit"
le-Thls war In South Africa Will make diamonds
dearer.
Shc-I suppose SO. but any elrl who really loves
a man would be willing 10 wear a ring OF pearls
and opals unit. tho trouble IS Chicago Rec
ogd.