New-York tribune., 1900-01-30
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

Missouri Democrats are saying sarcastic things
about Congressman Champ Clark because. while
constantly bowling in favor of rotation in Office, he
takes good care that there shall be rotation in
the Office he holds. But Champ would probably
justify his by alleging that he ought to stay
in office in order that he may lift up his voice in
favor Of rotation.
She deserves to be unhappy She is foolish
expenses, and what did she do but spend coo for
e W0a6 a0a pP bsvs % o along t5 w
costing $4,000 or less, and spent at least $4,000 for
for heri She should have known better!'
Constance would be just with her old schoolgirl
harsh.-Detroit Journal.
Centralia, Mo-. has a fourishing organization
known the Backbone Club. 1t has no sign,
grip or password. a local paper says but every
member must sign a pledge that he will not use
tobacco during 1900 The rules provide that if any
member shall break his pledge he must wear on
the lapel of his coat badge bearing in large let
ters the words, II Have No Backbone"
Now" said the critic "I'll tell you what would
do with this play If were in your place. ! would
irst;"
marries the girl in the last act. If that were
be the use of having the other three acts?"
No use Change it, by all means. .'-(Chicago
Abraham F. Elmer, of Utica. said to be the Oldest
inhabitant of New-York State, has just celebrated
his 113th birthday. He born in Warren Herki-
mer County, and lost his eyesght fourteen years
ago. but otherwise is we'll preserved. He has used
tobacco since he was ten years old.
II sorry to disappont you young man." said
the great railway magnate to the reporter Who had
called in for the purpose of writing him up but
did not begin at the bottom and work my way up.
never carried beer for the janltor of the round
Inherited foTune Whieh fnTeeSy 9y IN my
shares, and 1 hold this job because have votes
friend but can't ali be sefmade s men W
would become tiresome." And he bowed the caller
out-(Chicago Tribune.
""The Kansas City Journal says that college
boy and his best girl out driving one after
noon. They had come upon fine stretch of road
DO you believe in palmistry." said he, 'the
reading of ones hand?"
II believe" she replied, that If 1 could see the
lines in only one of your hands 1 could foretell
that we would have very pleasant drive"
He grasped the lines in one hand and the-situa
tiOn in the other.
THE ONLY SON
bitter wind toward the sunset blowing.
What of the dales tonight?
In yonder gray old hall what fires are glowing
What ring of festal light?
I'm the great window as the day was dvirdling
saw an old man stand;
His head was proudly held and his eyes kindIing
But the list shook in his hand
wPa No OF ao5Td Twilight q t was there no word uttered
great fight and a good death he muttered;
trust MN, ne would not fail -
What Of the chamber dark where she was lying
For whom all life is done?
within Mn her heart she rocks dead child. crying
MY son, my little son. "
-QIenry Newbolt. in The Spectator
The. Rev. ]. B. Remensnyder of this CITY saws
that in 1899 Presbyterians, Reformed Baptists and
Methodists lost from 1 to 2 per cent while the
Episcopalians gained per cent. and of the seven
principal Protestant denominations the Lutherans
lna oH .-tsk,
cal matters the EpiscOpalians, COngregationalists
and MethOdists show a falling off, while the
Lutherans show the largest increase. viz s111 O0O
In the city of New-York the Episcopal and I.u-
theran churches were the only denominations that
made any gain. and OF these two the Lutheran
Church made relatively the greater gain .The
Lutheran Church." he adds rs simply reapinR the
reward OF conservative methods and OF even
regular panstaking Christian work Relying upon
the faithful Of the Word and Sacraments as the
all potent means of grace, the Holy Spirit is work.
ing through and blessing her agencies Thus she
experiences a continued revival from week 10
week through the ordinary services Of the House
OF God"
Jane-That Mr. shaliopate is at the door. Shall 7
tell him you are engaged?
Miss Pinke-show him into the parlor, Jane
Jaae aft ser h' he lays his box Of candy
The following advertisement recently appeared in
paper published in town near Brisbane oueens-
land:
''PERMANENT.-Wanted a man to look after one
horse and few cows and pigs One VINO can ,,,-
part the rudiments OF French. singing and the
plano to children preferred"
Human Nature-'What a godsend n would he II
the company increased wages or per cent?
Haven't you heard?" FNA N''
Heard whatT
That the raise has Gomez Seven ma = ho,. oar
cent? How is thatT anu ''aiA P0'
Seven and half per cent? Saw nrittIa ls,.s
strike EN- for l2v-(Cleveland Plain Dealer 's'