New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-30
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

A Philadelphia woman relates the following In
stance of to prayer: "One day was
walking on the street when saw a runaway morse
gallopng toward me. The driver had lost all con-
troll over the animal. and as the wagon was sway
ing from side to side the driver seemed In great
danger Of being thrown out and severely injured,
IL not killed l stepped into the street and prayed
for the horse with all my might. 1T gave one look
at me. stopped and hung it's head abashed. But
that isn't ali. The driver. seeing the horse was
submissive about to seize the whip with the
intention OF flashing the beast when directed my
prayers toward him. He at once gave up his cruel
design, jumped from his seat and began patting
the horses head. Then 1 went on my way re-
joicing
AT this season of the year the beach at ATLANTIC
CLAIMS, which the cottagers and hotel men sally
not so old bg hey viii only
burrow Beneath the a sand Their IT. presence can be
told by a little round hole: air hole. and he who
fleeing down before him. its long, serpentllke neck
ns f three frG f9f Sa
Record
DIR. Charles F. Mason. a volunteer army surgeon.
writes from the Philippines to The Medical Rec
ord saying that there is danger of the conmuni-
cation of varola and smallpox to friends Of SOL
diers In this country through souvenirs sent to
them. He says that these diseases almost uni
versal there among all classes. and that the people
have their own looms in their homes and manu-
facture many varieties of fine 'josi and pima
cloth. which are much sought after by American
soldiers. and by them sent through the mails TO
their friends.
They sat and held hands all the evening"
'Oh, don't know. You have in whist. phil
adephia Bulletin.
A. D. Storms applied for marriage license in
Hartford a few days ago. The Connecticut law
quires that in such cases the name be given in
full Mr.. Storms said that he had Christian
name and that the letters "A. D." did not rep
resent anything but themselves.
PoliticianmHow are things up in your country?
be considably disturbed most any time now '.e''
NO. Spring poughin ."-CTroy Times.
Not long ago. says 1.-THE Chicago Inter Ocean,"
when Booker T. Washington in Chicago. he
stopped for day in of the hotels. He
pointed out to William. old waiter who had
been in the hotel for long time. William de-
lighted TO get glimpse of the great man OF his
race. and tired of telling about it after
that. One of the regular boarders is stanch
friend of William and a liberal "tpper.' will
iam, said the boarder next morning. putting
serious face. II met Mr. Washington yesterday.
and asked him what he thought of tipping. He
Is opposed to it The boarder stood. with his hand
insinuatngly In his change pocket. Williams face
fell and settled into despairing gloom. We'll.
boss" the waiter said shaking his head emphatic
ally. IF dat is de posishun of Mistah Washington
Use unaltably opposed to it,
In Utah.-"It a great mistake" said the
Mormon sboS ha referring err to the third marriage Il
You were happy when you had two wives?'
asked his friend
"Oh. yes! When had two wives l held the bal
ance of power."-(Puck
The Boston Transcript tells OF elocutionst
who. in recitng Kipling's "Absent-Minded Beggar.'
put tears into his voice when he the word
"beggar," under the impression that 1t had the
meaning of mendcant. 'Beggar.' - ii adds, lis
quite likely to to Engshmen what chap
means to us. Its use Is often the reverse of I'M
complimentary. oxford men beggars row.
an Englishman will tell you, very likely he will
say Americans beggars to stand by their flag
The 'absent-mnded beggar' is simply who
forgets sordid considerations in his willingness to
his country. and is therefore heroic"
They say you living luxuriousy while your
soldiers suffering hardships.
Well I'm doing nothing of the kind answered
the Filipino General I'm being extremely alb
stemous and careful. I've got to be. Suppose I
get the govt. What kind OF show do
you suppose I'd stand In Observation-Disclosures
Star.