New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-16
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

Samuel scull OF Mays Landing " j.. and H.
Smith OF Utah were both members Of the 18th
Regiment. L. 5. A. ana took part In the battle OF
Santiago The were attacked by typhoid malaria
after the fight and were subsequently sent TO the
hospital at Fort Mcpherson, Georgia. Miss Annie
F. Thomas a Red Cross nurse who had volun-
teored for hospital duty in Boston. nursed both OF
these young soldiers through their illness. Then
she broke down. and they in turn did everything in
their power for her. Eventually she went 10 Kan
sas where she owned some property She then
suffered a relapse and died. II has now been dis
covered that she 4 wealthy woman. and by her
will she has left 70 Scull and Smith share and
share alike a large hotel in ST. Louis valued at
$1,000.
Unequal.-"was IT a fair hght?" asked the French
duellisi's friend.
drawn in IT, Ny opponent is in business that
needs advei Using, while l am not."-(Washngton
Star.
The Clarksbury CW. Va Mali said the other
day: we were sitting in Senator Elkins's library
the other day with legs crossed feeling for all
the world Ike We owned the place A country edi-
tor will anything and We felt good, even
in those unfamiliar surroundings as We smiled
into the happy and contented face OF our Uncle
Stove and gazed at the broad expanse Of immacu-
late linen which covered the generous lines Of his
successful and satisfactory corporation. We were
there-a dozen or more raw. lean. lank and hungry
country editors-in response to a cordial invitation
70 come I'D and break reedbrds with the Senator.
The Scotch whiskey had already been sampled and
the conversation tap was turned on"
Deacon Johnson-Do you fink you kood support
NAH daughter ef you married her?
Jim Jackson-Suttunly.
Deacon Johnson-Hab you ebber seen her eat?
Jim Jackson-Suttuny.
Deacon Johnson-Hab you ebber seen her eat
when nobody watchin' her? What to Eat
Sergeant George c. Nichols serving in the Philip
mines writes home 10 Kansas thus about his
wounds: To-day the surgeons made discovery.
having located a bullet that was supposed 10 have
left this body Of mine. 1t seems. however. that
after It came out 1t turned back in again by
nv revolver belt. and to-day they cut II out. Say!
what fine watch charm it will make am done
soldering and either will be sent home on a hos
p!tal boat or loaf around here until the regiment
starts for home. / am afraid this frame OF mine is
n little leaky now but the surgeons are doing
good Job OF patching me up, and l think can
stand the trip home all right
Benign individuality good friend don't you
know that INDUCING your appetite for strong drink
will undermine your health and bring you TO deaths
De Tanque-Thatsh all right old boy. won't be
able 10 ChicJ find zhe blamed keyhole.-(Philadelpha
Record
A correspondent writes 10 correct a recent state
nent that the Boston subway runs through a por-
ton OF the old Granary burying ground
one volunteer-If you really believe you won't die
until your time comes, what makes you dodge every
time a bullet comes along?
/ Second Nolunteer-There Is a time TO die and also
a time to dodge. indianapolis Journal.
A Paris correspondent OF The Chicago Record
says: Booker r. Washington is seeing the sights
OF Paris and speaking now and then before Amer
lean audiences He remarked the other day: Judg
ing from what ! have seen OF the poor people Of
Europe and their condition. believe the colored
man In the South has brighter prospect. Only a
few days ago I met here a colored who has
travelled much in Europe. having formerly lived In
! the South. Almost his FIRST words 10 were
Tell people TO remain In the South. II Is the
best place for the poor man TO get on his feet"
Young Mr.. Justwed-My daring. why are you
| crying? .
| Young Mrs. Justwed-I have just read here (boo-
hooD that all the world loves a lover. Harry, swear
10 that you do not reciprocate their horrid az
J Neutrality-suspicious. North American.