New-York tribune., 1902-03-22
THE TALK OF THE DAY.


Philadelphia woman, who in patronizing way has
for years been Interested in working girls, and at
one time served president Of the American
branch of the Girls Friendly Society. has been
spending some time in London Not long since
the London branch OF the Friendly Society held a
convention. and the American woman received an
invitation 10 reception. Accompanied by maid
and wearing a gorgeous array OF diamonds.
Madame ventured to the hall and was received by
several plainly clad members OF English nobility,
who assisting the girls by acting as hostesses
Not recognizing the name. OF them asked in a
quiet manner Pardon me. but do you belong to the
Friendly Society? Belong TO IL? exclaimed the
American. Why, in America l used TO be the
president OF the whole thing"
Mrs Helpem-Thls is lovely, How did you man
age 10 collect much money for the cause?
Miss Sharpone-It simple enough l threat
ened to get up a charity concert, and set all the
girls to practising for it.-(New- York Weekly.
Kansas paper says: The Episcopalians and
their husbands attended a pleasant reception given
al the parish house last night"
The Idealist."That friend of yours is a good deal
He is worse Than that" answered the man who
washington Star.
Thomas J. Wells, OF Chicago, has not much con-
fdence in banks. During a hearing Of her divorce
suit his wife testified that her husband carried his
entire fortuneS55 oC0-in his vest pocket. He had
the money in one thousand-dolar bills" said she.
'and always carried il around with him. He said
he did not believe in banks"
Another View Of the Case-"Do you think that
Shakespeare wrote all the things that are credited
We'll" answered Miss Priscilla Prymme If he
pretends 10 be a gentleman. l should hope not!'-
G.. r. Sims has entered n protest against depict
ing the features of DIR. Johnson in memorial win
dow representing Christ and the Doctors" TO be
placed in a London church He says If once we
begin introducing modern celebrities into sacred
history. where going TO stop? We shall
have pro-Boer phanthropist presenting his par
ticuIar church with a stained glass window in
which Judas Iscariot will be represented with the
features land the eyeglass) of Mr. Joseph Chamber
lain"
so you saw bluejay in Franklin Square to-day.
Sign of an early spring, eh =.
heeced by bunco man. That's what made him
blue. e.'-(Philadelphia Record.
How long has the minister been preaching?"
whispered the stranger, who had wandered into
a Chicago church and sat down away back About
thirty years believe" replied the other occupant
of the pew. That being the case" rejoined the
stranger. Il guess I'll stay. He must be nearly
done"
Hes going in for politics; Wouldn't he make
spiSW1!d6id pW!6n, Diplomat, E61 It, though?' Sa9, .
him @ be HSf % mb how When It it & w0gd be for
YES but then could never talk Without SHOW
ing his hand" nd."-Philadelphia Record
Here are some curious English signs in the win
dows OF shops in Japan: The all countries boot
and shoe small fine wares" odd curious
horseshoe maker instruct by French horse Ieech."
cut hair shop IF you sell watch I will
buy. If you want buy watch. I will sell Yes sir
We WILL all will Come at my shop. Matchmaker"
Halter native country" ''Antematic Of nausea
marina The house build for the manufacture of
all and best kinds OF hats and caps"
Breakers Ahead.-Auntie (anxiously)-Do vou
thlhk you nave had the proper training for a poor
mans wife? " PN0-
Sweet Girl-Yes, indeed. Papa hasn't given me
any spending money worth mentioning for years
always get things charged.-(New-Y Weekly
An old circus man says that he once arrived at
Steelton' Penn. early in the morning to make ar
rangements for circus performance at that Mace
10 OBTAIN his license IL necessary 10 see tho
burgess OF the town. The first person he met was
d large burly Virginia negro, who was on his vvav
to work at the steel works. He approached the
1eLoW and said: Captain. you tell me where
can md the Burgess of Steelton?" '.Sav boss 7
Is stranger around here myself, and all 7 can
say Is Keep away from dem Burgesses was an
gagged TO be mahried one time to Mary EIizabetb
burgess and dey is pesky lot of niggers"
Mrs Joy-And how did that recipe turn o,,. g.,
the pudding? Was it a success? '" oul ior
MTS. Lryer-A splendid success. The whole far,t,,,
si1S 1ad the dyspepsia ever since-(Boston Trany