New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-06-06
THE TAIN OF THE DAY.

German schoolgirl thus describes the English
game cricket: 1T very good for the exercising
of the limbs, besides they learn to obey orders and
not to quarrel The cricket court consists of great
lawn and little tents, where the players repose
themselves, where are the places of the audi
ence, which has to pay little money before they
permitted to regard the elevens Now the
baller sends ball, the batter who Is standing be-
fore the wicket has to send 1t abroad . if the
ball knocks down the wickets. the baller and the
backstop make their runs, &C." But the gem of
the article Is the moral reflection made the end
of it by the juvenile essayist: When thew are
thirsty they go into the tents to drink glass of
brandy, then they are drunk. and their parents
scolds poor boys. I would not allow my children
to play such stupid game"
I've written an account of the debate at the Deaf
and Dumb Institute" said the new reporter. land
why not head it Hand to Hand Contest'?' sug-
gested the funny philadelphia Record
Uncle Jim Wilkinson. of vinita, Ind. t. has
been United States deputy marshal out there for
thirty-two years. and terror outlaws and des-
perados all through his service. Thirteen bullet
scars and jagged mark on one of his ankles
where Comanche lodged show that at
times he has led strenuous life. 1t is common
saying that Judge Parker of Fort Smith. and
Jim Wilkinson the two men who made
living possible in the Territory in old days. Dep
uty Wilkinson is Englishman by birth
HOW IT WAS SETTLED
"Details of the peace transaction between England
and the Beers are slowly being made public
Newspaper item)
Twas easy enough to arrange it,
Both of us wanted to quit.
says: I'm sorry 1 gouged you.
rubbed he the aT from a ks sssF
I'll stop a-bitng your fingers
If you'll stop achieving my ear
Sure made answer, right hearty.
I'll stop a-blacking your eyes up.
If you'll stop a-Rglliing my nose
''To all! you say vi ri ABIDE dee''e
iii quit my tanning your side
Slowly io' but IS surely we rose:
He with the gore on his nose
Now ais serene as a Mayday-
But I'll keep watching that fellow
Long he's watching of mel
baltimore American.
THE sanatorium for consumptives" says The
Denver Times" Ito be established in Denver by
Lawrence C. Phipps. the Pittsburg steel magnate
is magnificent gift to afflicted humanity. whether
it shall be accepted charity for the poor
an opportunity for the rich. The institution is
intended to be a memorial to Agnes Phpps, and
the founder could not have selected nobler form
for the expression of his love and honor for his
mother The Phfpps sanatorium is not to be
purely charitable institution yet it will be open
those without means. All that money and scientific
skill can accomplish will be offered to the afflicted
and patients will pay for their in proportion
their ability The institution will be a godsend
TO the rich as well to the poor"
st see that Professor Bigsby has returned from
yes they thought he had measles and sent him
home ."
What did he have?"
why, it appears that he swallowed a great deal
Of lava dust and the eruption followed. "-(CIeve-
land Plain Dealer.
A curious scene took place in a court at EN-
poria KAN one day last week, when convicted
murderer. who had been sentenced to five years in
the penitentiary. delivered an address of thanks.
as follows II am entirely satisfied with the YER
dict and the sentence. and am confident that not
one jury in ten would been so lenent with me.
desire TO sincerely thank the court for Its Just and
courteous manner of conducting this trial, and 1
hope that the blessing of God will remain with
you all"
Bill-Dld you ever know circus clown to get
off anything funny?
Jlll-Why. yes.
What, for instance? .
His ring clothes. "-(Y onkers Statesman.