New-York tribune., 1903-04-01
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

Boston furnishes two stories of trolley cars which
are rather amusing. A trolley car was taking on a
load of women and the conductor frandcaIly urged
his gentle passengers to move up" but. as usual,
his behests were not obeyed Now, move up,
ladies' please do move up!' he cried. No one
stirred an inch. Il say, ladies, move up! The
motorman is a great deal better looking man than
1 amt The ladies swept forward en- masse- The
other tale concerned big. stout party who had
taken nip too often. He hung to the strap In the
crowded car and swayed and rolled like balloon
When the conductor took his fare he asked in a
tipsy voice If that passed Sears building No,
it did not Presently he inquired again how near
it went Sears building. and still again he begged
to be let off to that edifce possible The
conductor nodded assent, but the passenger would
not be pacfed II say. put me off at Sears
buildingi' what do you want with that build
ng? rejoned the irate conductor. jerking the bell.
1T says up there" pointing to card above him,
For space in this apply at Sears building
heartily said the nearsighted guest at the we'd
ding, ''on this nappy-Oh. / beg your pardon!
That's ali right the other man replied. u ac-
cept your congratula tions- am the father OF the
bride."-(ChcagO Tribune.
An amusing story is told Of the Rev. H s.
Thrall. of the pioneers of Methodism in Texas.
In company with number of itinerants who were
their way to conference, DR.. ThraIl stopped to
spend the night with an old farmer. 1t was the
custom then to settle the bill at night so that
3
and ride good way before breakfast and lie by IN
the heat OF the day. DR.. Thrall, acting spokes-
of the party, said to the old farmer after
supper: I'VE company of Methodist preach
ers going TO conference. If you will get the fam
lily together will have prayers with you"
After prayers by settled his bill. DR..
ThralTs turn came, and he asked for his bill The
old farmer replied: well pa'son. I charged the
rest 25 cents; but bein you prayed for so
good won't charge you but 20 cents The
brethren had the laugh DR.. Thral.
HOW IS WI?
San Francisco. March 2s.-Among the passengers
Sir Chen Tung LANG Cheng. K. R NJ G.. the new
Chinese Minister to the United States.
Chen Tung Tiang Cheng benign. ah.
Cheerily we welcome you!
We expect to take shine.
Liking to you sir. do
If you'll only drop line.
Dealing with the Pearl of China
Tell the latest news of WI?
Never mind the beastly vicious
Boxers and their yellow tricks
Neysn eompnents mhna tne Of ns5ftF5sious pdiitids
Ne We Pf17psik W take for PI granted. ai1a Us too
If you'll only quickly dish
Out the latest news of WI
Never stood for more of learning.
Wisdom. quaintness. and as well
observation 2s,st rc,oua most aH,o discerning dis
Hunor's flame was always burning
NJ Meath eat fddd his sueab M rt bright 1 tin and true
For the latest news Of WI?
Is he resting? Is he fighting?
Is he raising rice and yam?
or. mayhap is he inditnG
History of Uncle Sam?
Is ne by revision righting
Ancient laws. and making new?
Or is he in prison. sighting
Death and cracking jokes, WI?
Well the queer Extravaganza
We entitle Life he knew.
And he played big part
Sfngle awkward error through.
To the papers. a bonanza.
Golden wit in heaps he threw.
Wherefore. l end the stanza:
WHAT'S THE LATEST NEWS OF WI?