New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-01
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

A good story is told In Paris OF General Ganfet.
The first appearance of the Waldeck- Rousseau Min
istry before the Chamber OF Deputies, Is well
known, the occasion Of an unusually stormy
session. Most Of the attacks were made against
the War Minister. Gaiffet, who not to speak,
sat quietly on the Ministerial bench. Every now
and then he inquired OF a colleague the names Of
the most violent speakers, which he at once jotted
down. What are you doing?" one of the Ministers
asked him. Just what you see," answered Gal
llnet. taking these fellows names down" what
for? To have them shot, suppose" NO; to in
vite them to support" Gallffets quick reply
How to Recognize One-"There are two things
by which you can always tell the truly great
man" said the philosopher.
What are theyg' asked tho thouGhtess one.
What he doesn't say and what he does do
Chicago Post.
Lake Tanganyka. In Africa. offers unique field
for scientific exploration This region like Au-
stralia, is OF the few localities where animals
still live that have become extinct elsewhere, GER
tain whelklike mollusks of this lake appearing to
have been derived from the ocean and to be iden-
tilted with fossil forms OF old Jurassic seas, In Eu
rope. This famine fauna does not appear in Ny
ASA Mwero. Bangweolo or other lakes whose ami
mails are known. 1t may yet be found however
In Lakes Kivu. Albert Edward and Albert Nyanza
which lie in the great depression ending in the Dea
Sea far to the NORTH and this adds interest to the
expedition for which the Royal Society is seeking
81, COO.
Tho Bucket First.--o Flannigan Qn an awful pre-
| dicament two stories high)-Faith, Pat. can't
| how'd on here emmy longer-Im gon' I dhrop-
rest me sowl!
o'Muliigan-Could yez hang on wee bit lons9r
| Tim till get me new dinner booklet from under
yez?-(Ohio State Journal
| River near Portland, ore 1t is fixed near the
bank OF the river place being selected where the
| river Is most rapid. The wheel consists OF three
receivers These are inclosed on three sides by
wire netting, and, the wheel revolves by means
OF the current each receiver is submerged beneath
! the water and scoops up the salmon they jump
I'D the rapids. The receiver then continues on its
| upward Journey. the salmon meanwhile slipping
| down toward the axle OF the wheel until at last,
when Il becomes perpendicular the FISH Is shot into
a wooden slide. From this point II slips into the
longer wooden slide and is hurled downward into a
| boat These wheels itch thousands of fish daily.
He Was sshy.-"Daddy. want to marry Charlie
why doesn't he come to me? What's the trouble
NO daddy; no dollars (Cleveland Plain Dealer.
John Williams. a young farmer Of West Union.
| Ohio is an expert squirrel hunter. and Is also
| afflicted with sonnambulism. A week ago at day
| break he awakened to find himself at the edge OF a
wood hall a mile from home. He was H. lis night
robe and carrying his gun. He had evidently
started off on a squirrel hunt.
Woes t of WG s6s w thHt should have mar
What is the matter. lovey. dear?" asked her
most intimate friend.
| He came home and told me he had sure way
10 keep Jelly from getting mouldy at tho top. and
when | asked him how. he said turn II upside
| down Boston Traveller.
OF the newspaper men who secured interviews
| with Lord Charles Beresford when he was In Chi
| cago one was Russian. another was French
| man. while a third unquestionably from Eng
| land They asked him 10 give his idea OF n fair
division OF the Chinese Empire between the nations
| now controlling spheres OF influence.
| 81 think" said Lord Charles. Russia should be
allowed to sell all the fans and sunshades required
| by the ChineEe north OF Vladivostok that France
should have monopoly Of the fur trade of Hong
Kong. and that England should furnish the Chinese
with anything else they needed"
| What Gets the Applause-Walter Damrosch
wrote "A highly spoken OF Mania TIE Deum." and
now the Italian composer OF Il Paglacct' has tried
his hand OIL hymn In honor OF Dewey. and while
we. as people. appreciate the compliment we stu
| reserve our hesrtest applause for such musca
| productions "A Hot Time In the Old Town To-
night and The Kissing Bug Two Step."-(LouIs.
| yiIio TimeA