New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-08-11
THE TALK OF TIE DAY.

A Washington correspondent aIudes to some OF
the odd things TO be the White House
trees The queerest fruit that ever grew on trees
may now De seen suspended from the limbs of the
spreading beeches in the heart OF the White House
grounds. From the further side OF the iron spear
fence, the distance at which tourists are permitted
TO view IT, IL attracts much attention and draws
forth many expressions OF astonishment. II you
can slip past the guard at the entrance and know
anything about plants. you may discover on closer
inspection that the odd pendants the orchids
from the now dsmantled greenhouse which used
to shoot out from the west end of the White House
toward the State, War and Navy Department
Building Some provision had to be made for these
air plants. and the idea has been to supply them
with as nearly the normal conditions OF their
growth possible. They cannot very well be
given the same environment and protection they
enjoyed in the greenhouse: but for few months OF
a Washington summer. and particularly such a
summer as this has been and promises 10 continue
IN the matter OF humidity. they ought to thrive all
the better for their little outing in the trees"
An Awful Jolt-Mss Cutting-I think Won will
become quite distinguished man If you live long
softleigh-Thanks, awfully. doncher know BY
the way, what do you-aw-think 1 will be dis
Miss Cutting-Longevity.-CC News
The Catholic college OF santo Tomas is at present
issuing a peculiar form OF cholera cure that is
finding high favor with the natives says THE
Manila American" IL consists OF a prayer in
Immense
cross at the base of which inscribed the words
Jesus Maria" Above the cross there are printed
in large black type these words. "Saludable
Remedio Contra La Peste' (remedy against the
pesp. These circulars are being sold for two and
One-haf cents Mexican each and so far the sale is
reported 70 have been enormous They are 70 h.
found throughout the provinces. posted on the
churches and the dwelling houses. and the natives
seem 10 place implicit faith in their efficiency 10
ward off the plague.
How Humidity Affects One Observation-Disclosures
ly. but with all his might. the burglar tugSeS at
the bureau drawer -
1t refused to open
He tugged again.
Give it another jerk" said a voice behind him.
The burglar turned. 'N N''iN
TIE owner of the house was sitting up in he'd ana
interest on his face. ZIG N'peS'
Jerk II again There's lot of valuable property
in that drawer but we haven't been able 70 open Il
out III give you handsome royalty on everything
hats '''''s
window taking part of the sash with him@CCb me
cago Tribune. '~'l-
Here is excellent and very typical story told
by the English papers of James Mcneil W'histler.
A Colorado miIonaire-eXtremeIy uilliopatra
who is getting up art gallery. went ..
whistler's studio in the Rue de Bac He s1a~,
casually at the pictures on the walIs-"svnnnboDt
in rose and gold. in blue and gray. In brown an,
green
How much for the lot?' he asked with the con-
hdence of one who owns gold mines. '
-Four millions" said Whistler
What
My posthumous prices" And tha ,,t,.. =,
Good morning Nsu
Australian Tracys-Yesterdav,s a,s+.o,,.
brings news OF the capture OF the KeanffY H nan
latest IN ehS long Hst or Antipodean @
the Mitchell district of Queensland n6 GiXSing IN
ana statloh manager attempted to arrast thai
n charge o Gl cattle stealing but shot dead aS on
then took to the bush and succssdad5 ne henn!us
their pursuers for three months Fin ooaaing
troopers, sixteen black crackers ava mounted
auxihares We're engaged, the cost to- The 1nnerous
ana Soveerhment exceeding 60 600 a mont6 1
the morning or June % they wsra s,,r, On
shots We're exchanged. brother fan III roundso
repdered.-1ondon Chronicla u- Inc other sur