New-York tribune., 1900-04-26
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

A story comes from South Africa which speaks
we'll for the constancy OF the British soldier.
Among the wounded brought In one day from
Potgieter's Drift was man of scanty clothing
who held something In his closed hand He had
kept his treasure In his hand for some eight hours
HeSshowed IL to the Sister at the hospital IL was
u ring In explanation he said: My girl gave me
this ring. and when / was hit made up my mind
the Beers should never get IT, so / kept II In my
hand ready to swallow it If was taken before our
stretchers could reach me-
His Inspiration What furnishes your inspira-
ton?" they asked Of the author.
How lovelyE' they cried How perfectly ideal
Yes" he went on 'ff the muse ever halts and nd,
gown or some additional money for household
penses Stirs me to renewed EFFORT ana puts Pegasus
In a galiop"-(Chicago Post
The Boston Transcript thus quotes soldier
returned from the Philippines: Servants? You
would have much trouble with them II you
made the fullest OF the opportunities or ex-
pansionsm. Out in the Philippines there are MILL
Ions OF good servants. They would make the best
I'm the world for us Americans. because they don't
object 20 being servants. I am speaking of course
Of the lower classes of the Filipinos The natives
of wealth and education exceeded In pride oy
none but Spanish don. Not only the women. but
the men, are glad OF an opportunity 10 go into do
mestic service at wages that would seem absurdly
low in this country. What can they do? Well.
cook sew make beds launder and keep a house
tidy. To be sure. they don't do all things just a.
New England housewives would want them done
but one great charm about the Malay Ia his teach
ability He quickly learn to do anything COM
mOnplace. and many things above that plane. As
servant he is quick, regular. cheerful and re
spectful No matter how absurd or misplaced the
duties that thrust upon him, he performs
them without audible comment"
She-You know Harry so far as 7 concerned
am only too happy to become your wife; but my
Ie-But what has your father got TO do with II?
Your father hasn't got to live with me.
father. you know-(RostOn Transcript.
Among the curious articles of commerce are tooth
picks OF walrus whiskers. quantities of which
shipped from Alaska 10 Europe. Those who are
engaged In the trade pick the whskers out Of the
animals hy with special tweezers. The
toOthpcks thus secured used principally by
the wealthicr classes in China and Russia and are
also beginning to into favor in the most
noted clubs in London
ways er de canderdate is past findn' out! All de
year neeh FAX one crFlh me IN Hs VII bd @ 1i an, tU
give me a Belgian block en- thirty days! En-
ef day amt pay my house rent. took de mortgage
off my mule, settle my street tax Ell gimme enough
name is one vote der rheumatism,'-(
Constitution
The recent death OF a Sedala (Mo) merchant dis
closed the fact that for thirty years his firm had
kept account books. II did strictly cash busi-
ness and divided the days receipts each night
share and share alike. When bill Of goods was
purchased each member of the firm paid one-haIf
of the money out of his own pocket.
"Mr Heavyweight" said the minister, us will
ing subscribe 10000 for a church. provided
We can get other subscriptions making up the
Yet You seem disappointed" said his wife.
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