New-York tribune., 1901-11-18
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

William P Wilson, the director Of the Phila-
delphia Commercial Museums. who has been at
tending the Pan-American Congress as the COM
merciaI attache of the United States delegation,
has returned home for short time during the
adjournment of the congress. The delegates" he
SAYS have been royalty treated. On one occasion
more than 100000 was appropriated by the Mex
lean Government for our reception. so you can see
what an interest IS being evnced In the congress.
The utmost harmony prevails, and all these sensa-
tional stories about bad feeling are absolutely
untrue Some South American countries regarded
the United States with feelings of dstrust, as the
result OF the belief that this country was en-
deavoring to extend its hand politically over their
domains which they interpreted as threatening
their independence But all this suspicion has dis
appeared and may say that in every country the
United States is held in the highest esteem"
Mother-That young man has been calling you
pretty reguariy a Mabel
Mother-Wen, I'd like to know what his inten-
tions are Do you know?
Mabel Cblushing)-Well. er-mamma. we are both
very much in the dark.-Philadelphia Press
FORT WASHINGTON. 1776-1so1-
Poem read by P. Brynberg Porter. NJ D.. at the
celebration Of the 125th anniversary of the Battle
of Fort Washington, November Is. 1901
When from the ranparts on these storied heights
The gallant patriots tattered flag was torn.
The darkest hour of all the had come
Yet in the night that fell new hope was born
This stalwart fortress with Its worshipd name
Could not alas. base treachery Withstand
Sad was the sacrifice OF noble lives.
And brave our troops that felt the conquerors
hand.
But balm there is in tears for those whose graves
Hallow this spot: for those who in their pain
Cried out for death In CHASTITY prison ships
Their sacrifice. undying. was not vain.
Trenton and Princeton followed this reverse
The nation woke to find itself thrice blessed
U-,rb Iaad In, rnid
It's hopes and aspirations well might rest
The spirit of the people was revived.
They girded up their lons for the long strife
And the resistess force of Freedoms cause
Now stirred into and stronger life.
Enriched with boundless blessings won by those
Who fought so we'll in deathiess days of yore.
Well may memorials to their valor here
Be by Hudson's sacred shore.
And as the passer by shall pause perchance.
To mediate this historic site.
From out the memories of that darkest hour
VIII shine. "At eventide it shall be light.
Out at sea-Mrs Gull (angrily)-I heard what you
said to that Miss seamew.
Mr. Gu-Heard what?
Heard you say just plain day. Meet me at
less messages from that steamer.'-Judge.
Edward Beaupre of the Province OF Assniboine.
Canada. claims to be the tallest man in the world.
His exact height is feet 1os. inches. and he is
still growing, and expects to reach the eight foot
mark He twenty years DID, wears No n
shoe and No q collar.
I'VE have with us this evening. the master Of
Islands. who has kindly consented to sns a
song''-
Its name?" demanded several rude boys in the
rear seats. The chairman was nonplused. but only
for a moment.
The gentleman from Hawaii who has so kindly
consented to assist us this evening, he went on
sing selection entitled. How l Love My Homo
lulur
The gentleman from Hawaii then proceeded to
sing something in Kanaka, and nobody the
wiser.-(Chcago Tribune.
The Foster house in West Brookfeld Mass.
which has just been burned. is supposed to have
been built in 1735 by General Joseph Dwight.
spicuous figure in the Louisburg expedition 17i5
He commanded the 9th Massachusetts Regiment, |
was graduated from Harvard College in 1744 and
was a delegate to the Provincial Congress in
1774-'75. He chosen councillor in 1774 and was
disapproved by General Gage, only be reap
pointed in ITO He was merchant in Springfield. |
The house after his death occupied by Judge |
Jedediah Foster. When General Washington in |
aured what Massachusetts, man he could espe- |
cally rely upon in the struggle for independence |
he was referred to Judge Foster 1t known that |
went West Brook1eld once to see |
the judge some important matter of the State.
No Interest in Him-"why is it," asked the |
jailer that you give no attention to the man in
Because" answered the woman who led the Jail |
was liquor that brought him to this condition.
tChicago Post
In the last ten years the number of golf clubs in
the world has increased from 27O to 200.
Mrs. Brownley- -Boggs-Mary. the salad was par
ticuarly delicious tonight. What did you use
Mary-I used them new kind O. yaller cabbages
that Mr hroMnIey JShn yens home ani1,Hs
were chrysanthemums!-(Chicas News.