New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-22
THE TALK or THE DAY.

The late Congressman s. A. Cobb. OF Kansas.
was once introduced to n political meeting In Law
renee, Of that State. "our gallant standard
bearer, Colonel s. A. Cobb" Cobb had been only
a captain Of commissary, and he said: II am un-
duly given rank. You before you the cob with
out the kernel"
The Bird That Tells-The military man walked
seIySbes 0as so pp Abruptly before the
who had confronted him; ne asked; about NV
past?"
IS DEATH he Kissed. Another round roDin!
-(WashingtOn star.
A novel sort OF monument is to be erected on
the Gettysburg battlefield in September BY the
survivors OF the 18th Vermont Regiment Inc
statue will show the bronze figure Of an officer
his right hand appraised holding Ratchet. The
story as 10 the design OF the statue s told as fol-
lows: First Lieutenant stephen F. Brown OF COM
pany X, 13th Vermont Volunteers, was the model
for the statue. Just before the battle he was
placed under arrest and was relieved OF his sword
for having forced guard from well In order 20
get drink of water while on the march to Gettys-
burg During Plcketts charge Lieutenant Brown,
not having any sword, seized Ratchet and fought
with It through the charge After this heroic con-
duct Lieutenant Browns sword was returned 10
him without trial. He afterward promoted
to be captain.
ter , for Miss Daysey Wayne Appleton, whose
month, the decorations were green and pink IN IN
recognition Of Mr. Bryannes , membehr n;hg ,bs
coiors OF that order A unique feature Of the en-
ah was hank o pams 81 on the porch who
every ten minutes gave the Gon 70
the bridegroom Miss Appleton won the prize the ne
seventh salve box she has won In week Al
MANY bridesmaids matrons of honor flower girls
etc, that the parade will take fifteen minutes test, to
pass a given point. There is talk now OF gi Ha
The parade in Commerclal-st Get your WINDOW
-(Atchison Globe.
Sir r. p. sack-smlth. British Consul General
at Vaparaiso who is credited with being instru-
mental in introducing polo In Samoa, suggests III d
recent report new Of supply or polo ponies
in Chill. The Gillian ponies stand about fourteen
hands or fourteen hands two inches high; they
seem not to know what fear is, and their manor
ness and confidence in their rider is such that Sir
T. Cusack-Smith has seen a Chilian roe MS pony
headlong at house only turning II as us heao
was on the point of hitting the wall. THESE ponies
are as surefooted mules. and carry astonishing
weights, seeming not to mind what the owner 10
pleased to put upon their backs
More Green Corn-Mrs Hardacre-You see that
SIGN Tp there. Hi? 1t says. Money transferred by
wire" Suppose we send John some I tns Shsts
70 srop some onery thief from cutting the wire and
Citing money and all?-(Chcago News.
Tn n Western town the other day little boy was
tried before the police justice for using improper
language After dscharging the youngster be-
cause of his tender years, the Magistrate asked the
boys father:
do YOU send that child to Sunday school?'
whats that to your" responded the father.
Five dollars for contempt Of court" said His
Honor, and the old man had to pay 1t.
Her Simple Request.-"I going to ask great
favor of you,' she said ne5ltauneIy'
1T is already granted" he answered deys9tss dySt
mi of ye tSe sr propriety OF Stating it. You're sure
you won't think it presumptuous or forward in
SNever." he answered; Il glory in this evidence
of your trust and confidence Only tell me what
We she replied with evident .,l reluctance San"S
PSpa painted il this afternoon and he will be aw-
fully provoked If he has to do II over again. NOhi
cago Post
Here Is A. storybook incident in real life: James
Dalton and Richard Woof returned Tuesday from
the Klondke country. jack Dalton, who has been
In Alaska many years and estaohsned the FAMOUS
Dalton trail. was at home two years ago to see his
father and mother Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Dalton, or
Usage Township Miami County, Kan. and his
brother James returned with him to the Klondike
Richard Woof a brother-in-law, went there eleven
months ago They had been assisting Jack Dalton
with his pack train, freighting over the Dalton
trail. Jim brought home about $4,000 and Woolf
81 200 that they made there. The return OF Jim
was n great relief to his father. as there was
Judgment in the district court against his farm
for 49, 600 and It would have been sold. He was IN
PaoIa on Tuesday and made an effort to raise
sufficient money to renew the mortgage, but went
home In discouragement and found Jim there. Jim
and Woolf went with him to Kansas City on
Thursday and paid of the mortgage. and his
father is now the happiest Irishman in Miami
County.
THE WORKER AT WORK.
Now doth the busy little bee
Improve each shining minute;
He humps himself and quickly works
The flower for all that's In II.
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