New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-20
TIE TALK OF THE DAT.

It was tie vote for Mayor in Ithaca a rare
and Interesting dead heat in political contest OF
any Importance in which total of thousands Of
votes is cast. But only few years ago there was
similar result in the election in Worcester Mass.
a much larger city than Ithaca. Strange happen
ings at the polls and then
Change-"weu" said Noah as he hunted for
a dry spot on the top OF Ararat. "a lot of people
came down 70 the pier TO josh US when we start,
fun at our home coming '-CLite.
step up lively he commanded to those out
side, says Harry BeaTdsey in "Leslie's Weekly"
Move forward there. please" he shouted in a
domlneerlng tone TO the herd within. The West
erner braced himself stubbernly. to stand exactly
where he was. when he observed a most surprising
thing. TO his astonishment the people about him.
without even protest, were endeavorng 10 pack
themselves closer together with a general move
ment toward the front OF the car! The stranger
recalled at once how In his Western home streetcar
conductors in gentle tones obliged to coax
ana plead with their passengers to induce them 70
make room for others The Western streetcar
crowd was moved by persuasion, put these New
Workers. it seemed. permitted themselves to be
driven.
And In this conduct OF the people, the stranger
that they had time for stubbornness. no
time TO spend in resenting the dcmineering air o:
the conductor. no moments to be lost In protest
expostuaton. great common and controlling
spirit apparent. 1t shown in this very
Willingness 10 De driven.
A German lady claiming relationship with Nine
Bernhardt has been gSntiy and Frenchly rebuffed
scandalmongering paper You are the child OF
Country. France" The two countries however are
closely connected that the other lady may we'll
call herself cousin German OF Sarah. This is
what is meant by foreign relatlons.-(London Globe.
Experiments In cotton growing on the west coast
OF Africa show that it is a paying CROP and can
be produced In unlimited quantities This In time
may. and very likely will, make West Africa more
enduringy important to the world large than
the southern section OF the continent with all its
diamond and gold mines.
"shpre Orm partisan. Jerry. OF vote for tn
AN how en- yez tell which wus tn best man
till afther tn votes ARE counted Dinny?'-(Col-
orado Springs Gazette.
The success of the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation in Japan has called into existence a Young
lines, and aiming to inspire not only religious but
patriotic sentiments in the minds OF its members
Although 1t founded almost a score of years
ago. the leaders in it belonging the highest no.
bility Of the empire, it's membership is rather linz
tied. though numerous than that OF the
Christian order, and asserted 10 be growing
rapidly. 1t is not all hostile TO the Chris
tan society, and seeks the same ends. which are
to give the young men OF the country higher ideals
of life and conduct and to make better and more
useful well pous and patriotic citizens
of them. It is a token of the nberalty and catho-
lcity of their principles that they promote lawn
tennis and ping pong among their members. while
they censure and forbid dissipation careless living
neglect OF the Buddhist and all actions
which are contrary to good morals, well good
manners. the two being closely united according to
Japanese ideas There is room In the populous isl.
and empire for both societies. and neither need be
Jealous or afraid of the other.
Fook-so he is a poet. Ell? What is his par
Nye;-The Market Street Line, principally. al:
though occasionally see his verses in some Of
the other cars.-(Phiadelphia Record.
An auction sale in Shanghai of some spells from
the imperial palace at Picking shows that there is
no mania for curios In the Celestial Empire. The
account is from The North China Herald" and
a tael is equivalent to 60 cents so. according
TO the price of silver. The imperial sedan
chair used by the Emperor on his way
to the Temple OF Heaven one of many
curios offered. Appeals to the patriotism of
the Chinese purchasers brought a price of II taes
only for the chair. set of beautiful drawings.
said to have been made by the members of the
imperial family with their finger nails found a
purchaser at 60 taels. while 80 taes was forth
coming for elaborate square OF imperial en-
broidery in gold. The same amount was asked for
a small bloodstone vase, and also for larger one
in cloisonne dating from the Ching Tab dynasty
Beautifully embroidered imperial robes and skirts
avera ged from 80 to 80 taes apiece. Among the
numerous 1osses offered. the largest, a massive
brass image, vas sold for 50 taeIs: 45 taels Sc
cured a magnificent tiger skin. while a couple Of
Ieopards far from rivalling their cousin IN
value. were Knocked down for two taels apiece
Historical interest as well intrinsic beauty
brought seven taels each for four porcelain plates
belonging TO the Chinsloong dynasty. Other I'm
perial relics included white jade seal and brass
cup of the Cobb dynasty. each OF which realized 10
taels,"
Amusing lndeed.-'I guess we would be amused
If we could see ourselves others see us"
But think how amused others would be IL thew
could see us as we see ourselves. "-(Phila 1elphia
Press.