New-York tribune., 1901-02-06
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

The father Of Queen victoria the Duke of Kent.
had objection to dissenters. and. in fact, eult-
waited intimate relations with well known Coh-
gregational minister Or. Stoughton. whom he knew
both at Windsor and Kensington. The doctor lent
the embarrassed Duke some money. but refused
many invitations 70 dine at Kensington Palace
At length victorias father pressed for his reason
and the doctor explained that he would not accept
because he could not entertain in return.
"Oh" said the Duke you easily 40 that
like boiled leg of mutton and trimmings better
than anything. but cannot often get it Taking
the hint the doctor had fine leg OF mutton duly
prepared. and the Duke thoroughly enjoyed his
dinner The warm friendship cemented by the leg
of mutton continued unimpsired until the Duke
death. and OF the first acts Of the Queen on
coming TO the throne to repay the doctor 5
loan expressing high appreciation OF his consid-
crate kindness.
A Familiar species.-sporteem-Is McQuick, the
sprtnter. an amateur? x., .
teur-(New-York Weekly.
Missouri editor who went on a vacation left a
minister in charge of his paper day or two later
a letter from "a wayback" subscriber came, which
read; You know well l paid my subscription
the last time I was in your town. II I get any
more such letters will come down and maui hell
out of YOU" The minister answered: II have been
trying 10 maui that thing ont Of the editor for ten
years. and If you really down and raul II out
Of him. then my dear sir. have twenty members
Temperance-If I thought should ever be as
beastIy as you are now I'd shoot myself
Soakley.f you wush drunk sh ! am m, frien' ,
yerself.-(PhiladelPhia Record
Anticipating the repeal OF the State Wolf Bounty
law. number OF stockmen in the Bad River section
OF South Dakota have contributed a handsome sum
from their pockets. and will keep up the
warfare. The State has expended 10000 for wolf
scalps and the present Legislature is not expected
TO make further appropriation.
Mrs Lamb-No: I wouldn't listen 10 a word
against my new butler; he's as true and good as
Mrs Fox twho knows his record)-SIy dear. if you
feel that way your valuabes are as good as stolen
-(Philadelphia Press.
The city OF Birmingham. Ala. has already begun
10 make preparations for an exposition 20 be held
there from November l5 1904 to May Il. 1905 The
charter name OF the enterprise IS TO be the In
ternatioual Metallic and Industrial Exposition The
State Is expected TO contribute 10000 toward the
expense. and Congress is to be asked TO give
10000.
Some charitable women were recently inspecting
Saassd %hoss face 20 sit.d ssH heir heir hearts VIC
pa athstda RIIy a yoa ssem ein 10 S suffer @ ssonies
Sure. num- he answered. Il have the rheu-
rs there anything I could do for you''' asked
"We-i-I," slowly muttered the patient. 7 would
like to have my face shaved. but haven't the
The women held a hasty consultation. and one OF
them finally drew crisp y PHI from her purse
ana '1a.S nav v YOU tils soon get setter
Her wish evidently gratifed. for the next day
when she called at the hospital 10 see the good
effects OF shave on the rheumatic patient she was
told that shortly after she had eft on The previous
he said he was able 70 get up, and hurriedly left
N me nospIi5 pi5DT |bst The 81 bi hsd wrought the
wonder.-(Baltimore sun.