New-York tribune., 1902-07-18
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

The English papers are full of stories about
Kitchener. One of them tells how General Delarey
described one of his interviews with Lord Kitchen
er in which he made an earnest endeayor to obtain
armstice during the progress of the negoua-
tions. at told him." said Delarey that consd-
cred it extremely unfair for mis- columns TO gallop
about the country after my commanders, while
was here to discuss the possibility of a peaceful
understanding with your people. My men were de-
prived of their leader and placed at unfair dis
advantage. IL good. though" continued
the Boer general Kitchener turned TO me and
replied, General Delarey / am not aware that
any asked you to come in. You can go out again
tomorrow, If you like" Christian De Wet seemed
thoroughly to enjoy describing how he tackled the
man of Khartoum over the continuance OF our oc-
cupation of the country with large military force,
which. he protested, would be an undesirable charge
the resources of the country and a handicap
to its speedy development. IT told him." said De
Wet. that must stpulate for the withdrawal
the whole OF your army at the earliest possible
date after the signature of peace" Kitchener's
only reply was Don't be childish"
A New-Zealand officer is authority for another
story illustrating the same laconic. businesslike
traits. He had been sent to Pretoria. While he
enjoying pipe ragged looking gentleman
in khaki" came along the line.
The stranger wore stars other distinguish
ing marks. and did not look in any way impressive
Passing in front of the young officer, he asked
''Colonial?"
YES" was the reply.
"Which?"
Third New-Zealaad.
"Ah you to join Plumer.''
The stranger then began to talk of inside
ders" in a way that surprised the New-Zealander.
who remarked that he awaiting just such
orders from Lord Kitchener.
well. you've got them. I'm Kitchener was
the unexpected reply.
Truths Echo.-"Good men. you know, are
Yes. know. and even bad men have to make
themselves so at imes."-(Boston Courier.
For the last several years The Herald has pub
nshed," says THE Union Springs (Ala-) Herald
'either in the spring summer, its little 'Redbug
Poem. which is appropriate to the season. AS
there were many outings last Friday. most of
them being woodland pcnics and fish fries. 1t is
an opportune time fer our annual poem. so here
1T is:
"If the Chigger were bigger
AS big a cow
And his digger had vigor
Like subso plough.
Can YOU fgger, picnicker
Where you'd be now?
Said the poor poet: Tn quite stuck for rhyme.
For a line ending when you know me-
Said his easygoing friend, who'd had money to
Cant you ;h:nk of the ten you owe me?'."
-(Philadelphia Press.
Instead of the American expression. "cast off
clothing" the English use. left off clothing" In
English newspaper an advertisement stated that
"AIr and Mrs. Brown have left off clothing OF
every description and invite your careful inspee-
tion.''
A Suggestion: -Belle-He has money, you know.
Emma-Yes, / appreciate that fact but how am
to live happily with man who is my inferior?
Don't let him know it-"-Q4ife
Robert Barr writes in THE Saturday Evening
Post" of Philadelphia of his early experiences in
England, and tells this story regarding the tip
ping system:
when 1 say i never gave a tip 1 ought per-
haps to add that once upon a time offered one
which, to my surprise, was not accepted. I en-
gagged TO write for an American paper some arti-
cles on the London parks and asked friend
how / could get accurate information regarding
them.
Nothing simpler said the Engshman. Drop
line to the Ranger, Of Hyde Park. and he will
set you right
II wrote courteous note TO the Ranger and told
him did not mind parting with dollar or two II
he could put me in the way of writing an interest
ing article. My communication ignored, so
fearing 1 had not offered enough L again con-
suited my English friend. and told him the amount
profered.
"a" That was very generous OF you.' he said sar-
castically. and am amazed your munihcence has
met a reader response. for the Ranger OF
Hyde Park is His Royal Hghness the Duke OF
Cambridge uncle to the Queen. and am sure his
expenses must be large "
DeeT,s Salt Water s, RathaA A deer taking a salt
dents Just beyond Old Orchard We're treated ON
Sunday. Early in the morning a large deer ran
down through the streets OF the settlement and
made for the ocean He waded out until the water
touched his body, and began to perform his sun
day ablutions. regardless OF the large number who
watching him. AS he had waded ont
some distance he began to as fast as he conId
through the water. This done, ne took a plunge
and swim, ana then. apparently much refreshed
started for the road and was soon lost In the
woods.-(Kennebec Journal. " ~