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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-24
MUNICIPAL CLUB VISITS 0UAR4NTJyE.

DR.. F. A. Jewett and twenty-five members of the
Municipal Club Of brooklyn visited the Quarantine
establishment yesterday afternoon as guests of
Health Officer Doty. The party embarked at Pier
A, Battery. on board the Quarantine tug Governor
Flower. The party inspected the laboratory and
I I dlslnfeGtlng plant on board the steamboat
James w. Wadsworth. Afterward they proceeded
down the Bay, calling at Hoffman and Swinburne
Islands, and returning to the city at 6 D. m
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-24
OLD FORT HAMILTON.
OFFICERS AT THE POST HOPE IT WILL
BE REMODELLED
STRONG EFFORTS TO BE MADE IN THE
NEXT CONGRESS TO SECURE 100000
APPROPRIATION

Old Fort Hamilton. with its wealth of historic
associations and its charming frontage the Bay
for nearly three-quarters Of a mile. will be
modelled before another year has passed If the
hopes Of the officers Of the post and the War De-
partment are realized bill for the appropriation
OF $4,000 introduced for this purpose in the
last Congress. and strong efforts will be made at
the next Congress to have 1t passed Besides build
ing permanent barracks. grading the parade ground
ana making necessary repairs. some of the appro-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-24
WILL TRY TO AWFUL HEIGHTS CHARTER.

stephen y. Baldwin. counsel for ex-senator
+. H. McNulty, who made a tight against the 10
cent fare 10 Coney Island acting upon the sugRes-
uon OF Justice Dickey, will apply to the Attor-
EnIey-GenePai 70 have the charter OF the Brooklyn
tlelShts railroad Company annulled Mr. Baldwin
has prepared long argument which he will nra 80
seat to the State authorities this week fgbt
70 the sno is expected s'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-24
DECISION IN FAVOR OF RAILROADS.

A decision has been handed down by the Appel-
late Division of the Supreme Court affirming a de-
cision In the suit OF ROsaa A. Daley against
the Nassau Railroad Company the Long island
Railroad Company and Francis r Sherwood presi-
dent and Peter Blank and Edwin Fl. Speed. trus-
tees OF the village of Sea Gin TO prevent the con
struction Of a railroad in front OF her premises
In that village In the Supreme Court, Special
Term, the trustees demurred to the plaintiffs
complaint as not constituting OF action
and the decision of the Supreme Court in their
favor IS upheld.
Justice jerks In his opinion that the PLAINTIFF
mas ample and speedy remedy If there is an at
tempt 10 tresp0ss on her property So far how
ever, as she seeks TO the railroad corporation
IN her suit, as Incidental and supplementary the
main renet, the danger appears too remote and
poses of the action.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-24

ers dodgers frequently deny that any is liv-
ing in the house but themselves and their imme
date family.
The enumerators in the farming districts of
Queens and Richmond counties will be unable to
complete entirely their work until the last Of this
month In Nassau and Suffolk counties. which
beyond the limits of New-York, the enumerators
have the entire month of Juns in which to COM
plete their duties.
Finally, 1 desire to thank the public for the
kindness and general courtesy extended the
agents Of this department" -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-24
TO APPOINT AUXILIARY COMMITTEE

Michael J. Dady. chairman OF the Executive Com
mittee. will have charge of the Republican cam
paign this fan in Kings County. 1t is customary
to appoint large auxiliary committee of promi-
hent citizens, and that plan will be followed this
year.
Inc ticket nominated at Philadelphia seems to
krow IN popular favor. Every Assembly district
mas either Endorsed the nominees or will do so ha
fore the end of this week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-24
A NOTABLE FLAGSTAFF.

CARE PUT UPON THE TALL MAST JUST
RAISED IN THE NETWORK NAVY YARD.
Washington. June % (speciaD.-The tall mast that
has just been raised in the New-York Navy Yard
display the National ensign over the most impor-
tant station of the service isNno ordinary hagpole.
but represents a new uniform type for first class
commands recently adopted by the naval administra
ton at the time possessing certain tndividu-
aIity which gives it unusual interest. II was built
from carefully drawn plans. which, so far as the
main structure is concerned will be closely followed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-24

lowed by the Government tug Oscsola and
companied by the tug Waunpatuck
Booming out salute OF thirteen guns 20 the Ad-
mirals flag as she swung into the East River. the
yacht MayhOwer. Governor Aliens official boat.
left the Navy Yard yesterday afternoon a. I
o'clock This salute was answered by seven guns
from the Cob Dock The MayhOwer will proceed 70
Porto Rico. She viii return later TO this country
with Governor Allen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-24
LITTLE GIRL Runs AWAY TO coyEY ISLAND
/ FOUND SLEEPING IN THE SAND THE NV
I MORNING BY POLICEMAN

Irene Noble, ten years old. the daughter -
wealthy parents. living at No 20 Pierrepont-.f
played truant from Public School No. Is. al scbsr
merhorn-st. and Third-ave.. on Thursday afternoon
and with ten-cent piece rode 20 Coney Island 10
see things she expressed It.
Searchers were sent out in every direction On
Thursday night to find out II any OF Irene-s friend,
knew where she was None had seen her Ar tbo
school on Thursday afternoon Becoming tho-
oughly frightened. Mrs Noble. az Il O'Clock On
Thursday night. hurried around 10 the Adanas-st
police station and told the sergeant at the dask
OF the disappearance OF her daughter
A general alarm was sent out 10 ali the police
stations In the borough Early yesterday morning
as Policeman Hamilton. Of the COney Island 90.
lice station. was patrOing the sands Sea Gate
he was attracted by the queer antics OF a d.
near the Catholic Home for Boys Alightfng from
his horse he found child asleep He aroused bs-
and then took her TO the station. She there toI6
who she was. and word was sent 10 the PierreDont-
ST. address. An hour later James Munroe An
uncle Of the girl, called and took her hOme her
father being away in the South.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-24
BROOKLYN REGIMENTS OFF FOR CAMP.
FOURTEENTH AND FORTY-sEvENTH CHEERED
AS THEY LEAVE THEIR ARMoRIEs.

AS THEY LEAVE THEIR ARMORIEs
The 47th Regiment, under the command Of Colo
mel John G. Eddy. and the 18th Regiment, Colonel
Bertram T. Clayton commanding LETT Brooklyn
yesterday morning for a weeks eucampment at
Peekskil Both regiments had an enthusiasts
send off they left the armories for the New
York Central Railroad station.
The regiments turned in field uniform and
equipment and took with them camp equlpage
which will be used in establishing a temporary
post at the southern end of Lake MOnegan. about
eight miles distant from the permanent camp site
The quartermaster's stores and commissary wagons
had been sent in advance of the regiments.
The Attn Regiment goes camp sOrely crippled
for the lack of officers. Not company in the regi-
ment will have full complement of officers at the
camp. The vacancies in the staff and line Of the
l4th Regiment have all been filled by officers as
signed to that organization for the week AT the
request OF Colonel CLAYTON.
The Second Signal Corps, OF BROOKLYN which had
completed its weeks work, returned home yester-
day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-24
DEATHS FROM HOT COFFEE AND MIX

REPORT OF THE BOROUGH CoRoNERs FOR THE
YEAR 1899
There were ESQ deaths investigated by thu Coro-
of this borough in the year 1899 according 70
the report OF the CorOners. which has Just been
prepared. The trolley fatalities numbered So The
Long Island Railroad killed 5 and tle elevated
railroad l. one person died from Iockjaw from
being ''pecked in the cheek by a rooster" Lock
jaw ended the lives of Is persons in all Suicides
Tailed up TO Isl HOmiCides numbered 50.
Hot coffee ended the lives OF two persons. not
milk the cause Of the taking of OF TWO other
untortunateS and burns from upset Christmas
resulted in the death of another person
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-24
M4TFLoWER OFF FOR PoRTo RICO

THE HOLLAND SUBMARINE BOAT ON HER WAY
TO NEWPORT
The Holland submarine torpedo boat which
stopped at the Brooklyn Navy Yard on her way TO
Newport. left the yard yesterday morning shs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-24

William ]. CoOmbs who returned a few days ago
from a brief European trip. is spending his vaca-
ton until August l Old Forge. Herkimer Coun-
ty, AdirOndacks-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-24

Mr. and Mrs Edward I. Horsman, of Berkeley
Place and Mr. and Mrs R. Wilmarth Appleton. of
Carroll-st are occupying one Of the Curlew cot
tages at Allenhurst
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-24

DR. Truman Jay Backus and Mrs. Backus hav
gone to Westmere Vineyard, Branchport N Y
for the summer. They will remain away until Sep
TENDER TO-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-24

Mr.. and Mrs. CARL De Silver and Master Albert
De Silver, of No. 43 Pierrepont-st sailed on the
Teutonic Wednesday for Europe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-24

Mrs. Charles H. Giberson who for number OF
years lived at No. 157 Columbia Heights. has just
announced the engagement of her daughter Miss
Grace Giberson, Frederick Clark Updegran, OF
Mount Pleasant, Ohio, of the late j. T. Upde-
graft, who served in Congress from that state
Mr. Updegraf is of literary turn and devotes
much of his time travelling His fancee is the
eldest of three daughters, who have many friends
on the Heights. The other daughters are Miss
Mabel and Miss Anna Gberson. The Gibersons
abroad about year and have since been
living at No West Thirty-sixth-st.. Manhattan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-24

Several engagements of interest were announced
last week Miss Florence Merrill youngest daugh-
ter OF Mr. and Mrs. Charles Merrill, OF NO. Slo
Clinton-ave.. is engaged to Harry A Harrison 1r.'
of II. A. Harrison, of Clinton-ave. Mr. Har-
rlson is one of the younger members Of the Crescent
Athletic Club and has a reputation as good golf
player. He is a member of the Dyker Meadow
Golf Club Miss Merrill for two seasons has Deen
prominent in the society of the Heights and the
Hill The Merrills spending the summer at
their country place. in Spring Lake, N j.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-24

MIR. and Mrs. Frank S. Jones' Miss Henrietta l.
Jones and Miss Maude V. Jones' Of No. | 1853 Dean.
St. will start July for trip to the Paris Expos
ton and tour through Europe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-24

Mr. and Mrs Andrew Mercer. of No. $40 st.
Mark save, are now at their cottage at Atlantic
Highlands, n. ].
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-24

Miss Bessie Lamont, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs
John Lamont. of No. 591 Sixth-st. was married to
James Calder Alley, of Manhattan. Tuesday even
ing, in All Saints Church. Seventh-ave. and Sew
enth-St. Mr.. and Mrs. Alley sailed for EurOpe
Thursday. On their return they will live in Brook
Iyn,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-24
THE NEWS OF BROOKLYN.
WHAT rs GONG ON IN THE BOROUGH ACROSS THE
BRIDGE QUEENS AND OUT on THE ISLAND

time at the fort was carried on by General Della
field and then by General John Newton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-24

Thomas Stillman and family who constantly
travelling have been abroad all winter. They will
return about August l. They will take cot
take at Lenox The Litchfelds have written that
they Will return to Brooklyn some time next month.
Mr. Ltchfeld, owing to business engagements. will
start home in the ten days Mrs. Litchfeld
and their daughters will return later steamer.
F. Hubert Litchfeld, who expected to join his par
ents on the Continent after his trip around the
world with his cousin, Eugene S. Willard, was
unable TO do So On their travels the young men
met common friend, Lyman Dyer. of Manhattan.
who went with them on several shooting trips in
the 1ungles of India. Mr.. Dyer fell i'll when they
arrived in Persia. delaying the return.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-24

The engagement is announced of Miss Addi,
King daughter OF Major King of Stuyvesant and
Jefferson ayes, TO Edwin Wiley. of Jefferson-ave.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-24

Miss Alice Ford. Of Brooklyn. and Robert Goeller
of Manhattan, were married Tuesday afternoon In
Germantown, Penn, at the home of the brides
uncle, Herbert Lloyd president of the Electric
Storage Battery Company, of Philadelphia The
bridal tour Will include the Thousand Islands and
Lake Champlain. The bride is a niece of Sir John
Puleston and James Bryce. Mr. Goeller is a
brother-in-law Of Justice F. Henry Dugro Mr.
Goelle- was graduated from Columbia in 1885 and
Is a member of a Manhattan law firm.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-24

Among the Brooklyn people at westhampton
will be Mr. and Mrs Henry z. Ide. and Mrs.
Crowen Hadden jr., Mrs. Thomas s. Moore. L. NJ
Beers and William c. Howard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-24

Pink roses and daisies were used in the decora-
items for the wedding of Miss Emma Burnett Jour
dan daughter of General and Mrs. James Jourdan,
which was celebrated at the home of the parents
Of the bride No. ia Washington Park. on Wednes-
day. The bridegroom Frederick William Budd.
of Manhattan The bride was gowned in white
silk null trimmed with rose point lace. She wore
a circle of diamonds the gift of the bridegroom.
After their bridal trip Mr.. and Mrs. Budd will go
to Hotel Castleton, Staten Island.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-24

Dr. and Mrs. Victor Ballard. of Washington.
ave, with a party of friends will spend the sum.
mer at the Cascade House, In the Adirondacks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-24

William H Erhart has sold his home in Wash.
ington-ave. to Alexander Campbell
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-24

Mrs. Seymour L. Hustled and Miss Katherine
Hustled, of Clinton-ave., recently went to their
country home at Broadalbn. n. Y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-24

Other Brooklyn people at New-Jersey resorts are
Mr. and Mrs Sydney V. Lowell, of Columbia
Heights at Short Hills Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig
Nicolovius and family of Monroe Place at Tenafy:
Mrs Samuel Browne Duryea and Miss hatheryn h
Dodge of Remsen-st., at Summit.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-24

Charles Mallory and family. of the Heights are
in their summer cottage at Clifton-on-the-
Sound. Port Chester N Y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene T. Pitkius. Mr.. and Mrs
Steven H Lutkins and family Mr.. and Mrs. John
c. Kerr and Mr.. and Mrs Charles s. Carscallen
among the Brooklyn people who will spend the
summer at Nyack-on-t the Hudson.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-24

Mrs. Henry Belden Ketcham, of the Heights IS
ardent believer in the charms of the Canadian
resorts. She is at present a North Hatey. Quebec,
where she has been since the beginning OF tho
month. Mr.. Ketcham expects to Join her later in
the season, and they will probably go to Murray
the ST. Lawrence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-24

Mrs Henry I. Judson and her two daughters. Mr.
and Mrs Donald G. Geddes and Mr.. and Mrs. Her
mann S. Bergen and Miss Bergen will spend the
summer Monmouth Beach, N j.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-24

Miss Ethel Clendennng Trowbridge daughter of
Captain and Mrs. Joseph Mott Trowbridge,
married Wednesday evening at o'clock at the
home of her parents. No 1852 Hancock-st to AS
sistant Naval Constructor Thomas Gaines Rob
erts, stationed Mare Island California the
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Roberts. of Admission,
Ala A reception and wedding supper followed the
ceremony Afterward Lieutenant Roberts and his
bride started for a wedding tour through the
Canadian Rockies. They will reach Mare Island
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-24

Some Of the Brooklyn people who will occupy
cottages at Glen Cove this summer the
Pratts, ]. Rogers Maxwell and family, Mr..
and Mrs. William H. Baldwin and Miss Bald
win Mrs. c. n. Hoagland and Miss E J. HOag
land Mr. and Mrs. Francis L. Hne and Mr.. and
Mrs. William '. Hester
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
pR4CTLC4L Gle WORK

The Woman's Club OF Palo Alto. Cal. acting
through the Village Improvement Committee. has
arranged for the purchase and distribution OF a
number OF large rubbish trash boxes" These
are 10 be made pleasing TO the eye possible
each painted a different color ana placed con
vcHieut distances throughout the town. An appeal
has already been issued to the boys and girls ask
ing their cooperation IN cleaning up and keep
ing clean. To render these boxes self-supporting
the Committee has resorted the plan OF securing
advertisements from local and outside dealers
chants, tradcsrnen ami professional men These
ads VIII b. painted the boxes IN bright. con-
trastfng colors that he who runs may read.
All expenses Of painting ana lettering will be borne
oy tie committee who will also be responsible for
the OF The boxes
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
COycEPyIyG D. R. CONVENTION.
PLANS FOR THE MARTYRS MONUMENT
IMPRESSIVE OCCASION IN NAY.

PLANS FOR THE MARTYRS MONUMENT
IMPR EssIvE. OCCASION IN NAY.
The Daughters of the Revolution held recep-
ton at their headquarters. No 1J6 Fifth-ave. yes
terday from 70 o'clock.
The room looked extremely pretty in its prepara-
ton for the National Convention Of the Daughters
of the Revolution 10 be held il this city next
week Blue satin flags. every bearing the
1a-e Of a State in gold letters picturesquely
grouped on the walls and a large National hag
draped one end Of the room. At the other end was
the table for refreshments decorated with blue and
gold ribbons The Paul Revere lantern and the
dinner bell used by Mary, mother of George Wash
ingrou are among the treasures displayed by the
socierv The bell bears the date 1861 and the
makers name. The guests were received by Mrs.
Henry Sanger Snow and Miss Adaline W. Sterling.
The convention was the theme Of discussion.
important matters to be brought before H. One
subject TO be considered is the raising Of funds TO
erect monument at Valley Forge, where now only
one grave-that Of Captain John Waterman-is
marked by a small headstone.
Another the consideration OF the proposed
Martyrs Monument in Brooklyn mark the
graves Of the American prisoners who died in Brit
this pul pose the Daughters OF the American Revo-
Iutior The Sons OF the Revolution and the Sons
of the American Revolution have all joined with
the Daughters of the Revolution. which society
first suggested the monument.
Sixtv-ive bodies have been found in the
NAVY Yard at Brooklyn. where they were hastily
found they will be taken 70 the Old vault where
the others lie and deposited therein. This viii be
sion Of National and State troops and military OBJ
servanCes at the grave. Secretaries Long and
hearty c0-operatlon when The date is fixed which.
it is expected, VIII be in May.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18

WILLIAM GILLETTE FAyORS THE MEM
BERS WITH A CHARACTERISTIC SPEECH.
William Gillette yesterday afternoon the
'one man" whom the Twelfth Night Club enter
tanned its social gathering and he made the
casion a memorable one He was called upon for
speech before he left. and he said IN part;
I know how embarrassed you must all feel be
here alone with but III make il easy
for you as possible. Since I've been made one or
you, and member has presented me with her
club pin. feel that | can dictate to you. ! was
little puzzled about the time Of coming here as in
the several OF invitation received each speci
fed 4 different hour and II was somewhat diff
cult 70 strike a balance. However. I know you re
all grateful for being here, and you are quite
welcome; don't mention il.
The clubroom brilliant in its decoration of
spring flowers and rose shaded lights and the
hostesses at the tea table were Mrs. Emma Sheri-
dan Fry Miss Sara Perry and Mrs. Robert Man
tell. Miss Engenie Cpham gave TWO unique reci-
lions in Canadian French dialect. and Miss Grace
Preston cOntralto songs, accompanying
herself piano.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
HOME GARDEN T, 5. 5, BRANCH

The Home Garden T. s. 5. branch. OF which MISS
NJ Ruddv is president increased the scope of its
sunshine giving by inviting the mothers Of the
children on Easter Monday spend a pleasant az
ternoon at the home. No. 522 Pleasant-ave-. New
York CITY This branch numbers sixty, and is made
I'D of the poorest children in the upper East SIDE
principally Italians and Hungartans- Here they
aeser7b1a after school hours in winter read in
the library or enjoy games in the playroom. and
in the summer the garden is open TO them
- is a beautiflII idea we'll carried TO keep
trese poor children from the perntclouS influences
of the streets and give them healthful and eleyat
irs, racrea tions Miss Ruddy IS seeking 70 rent
some land adjoining the home. so that each each
child may have a little garden or ITS own 10 IN
and care for this summer The flower seeds that
CCme 10 the general Office will be sent TO this
branch or they may be forwarded directly.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
SUNSHINE RECEIVED.

A large package Of worsted ana kindergarten
work has come from the New-Haven Conn L.
S s. branch: books for the soldiers al Mania
,,+bo,,+ n narn. scrsnboclys from Mrs. Lucy Phio
and H G. Ware; scrap pictures and Easter cardS
from Miss G. H. of Newark. n j.; SIX pieces rom rom
F L. c.. Of Washington. D. C; package III "IllcH
were two pretty framed photographs a sweet grass
baskat silk recktie a fan. calendar ana SILK
pieces without a name; a box containing Two P'o-
ding dish covers. a crocheted sack and pa'r OF
bootees from NJ J Meeker; two pairs OF oed SOCKS
from c. w B.: three books stamped Tor Hiali'ns
from E. Cecil Spader; cards and readirs matter
from Mrs FrankenberE; Ave Easter 6ooxe,+ @ IT2l ll
Z S Trpp; Easter cards and caIenda'e- IRON Io ~
Cecilia Weekes; a box Of arbutus ana eEeLeLe'ii.
for an invalid, sent without any haH.f 80
five Easter booklets stamped for mallnE' 5roIn
NJ L. Scofed package Of kaster greeIl@ngs @ llT7t 3
Mrs w H. Granger; booklets from AaHee " W.
Browuell; three pairs Of dolls siippers IRON MS
Ida A McGonagle; scrap pictures, WlthoGJ .
name. fancy work and embroidery silks from tai-
riet q Adams; six yards of organize 10Y an
Faster gown for a little maid without me nam
of the sender; Dackages of flower seeds Irohi s ll
terested.'' and scrap pictures anu Col''9 -4'-'-
Minnie and Petrina Burns.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
FOrAL TO THE OCCASION.

There once stopped at a tavern party Of wits.
when the feast over, one OF the members called
in the hostess Madam he said Il going to
,,va Won a lesson In astronomy. Have you
heard OF the great Platonic year. when everything
must return 70 its former condition? Know. then.
that in thousand years We shall be mere again
on The same day and at the same hour. VIII you
give us credit ill them" The hostess however
had her reply 4 perfectly willing" she
torted: but II is Just thousand years since you
ere here before ana YOU left without paying then.
Settle the old now ana viii trust you the