New-York tribune., 1903-01-19
THE TALK OF THE DAY.


Alex Posey, an Indian editor, publishes 'The Eu-
falia (Okla) Journal" An exchange says that the
distinction which has been won by The Journal
under Posey's rnanag cement is traced TO the terse
style of injecting humor into two and three line
personals His acquaintance includes every Indian
and squaw man within fifty miles of Eufaula- He
knows the characteristics OF all his friends. and
when he sees '"Whoopala Pete or "Coonskin Ike
on the street with a fresh roll OF coenskins. the
readers of THE Journal are served Sonethihg
ORIGINAL in the next issue which Is credited TO
these two visitors with coonskins. The Journal
has number of Indian contributors who are
quoted by all papers in the Territory Posey prints
a paper for the Indian as well as for the white
man, and from the diversifcaton OF news all are
satisfied that they have secured the worth or
their money. That is certainly versatility.
Standing on His Rights,-The next witness was
hard hsted. resolute yeonnan with hristling chin
Mr.. Gigson." said the attorney for the de.
fence, are you acquainted with the reputation OF
hood in which he lives2'
i T Tfffon ask yoa a to rsRasa state wha sRs
We'll sir his rep taflon Iur tTut9 am ,,T9 no
dif.runt. Some says he does. and soma says he
-? "Witness" 1nte1posed the. judge. do you know
what do you understand by the word?''
The witness twirled his hat in his fingers
fey Then moments Rs i6oked ~ithTgt np deaentg EseEigg
y refuse 20 Tg ,Sa that F qusstiSn a6 as
me-"-(Chicago Tribune
Some of the Partisan theatres give gratuitous
performances three or four times year They
are intended for poor people and those who
first in lire usually at the doors several hours
before the house is opened
THE TREASON OF A FEATHER
with hidden moose and tangle set
Along the sea to lure and trap
A duekIing flying over;
The snare was sprung! When Cupid freed
He found that be hae haited for
Dan Cupid; for a lovers charm.
DID fix a feather of that bird.
and eaod ie1 lIady has sea dove SPen and Id duck
The matrimonial moose
wound about her heart-and then
I found Id caught goosel
--(Brooklyn Life
Missouri paper revives anecdote Illustrating
Senator Vests readiness OF wit and sarcasm
On one occasion, twenty-six years ago. the
doughty little Senator used this gift with crushing
effect man who interrupted him while he was
making speech in the Johnson County Court
house. at Warrensburg the home of his colleague.
Senator Cockrel. The packed. Vest
was speaking in a particularly happy vein. when
a Warrensburg editor who did not like him arose
and asked him question. IL was o9urteously
answered. and the editor followed IT up with
another and another. To the surprise of most OF
his hsarers. Senator Vest kept his temper. and
asked long and very involved question The
Senator listened to ii with the same attention
he had given to those that preceded IT, but Just
he seemed ready TO reply "and while" says
Frank Frayne. who tells the story. 'the audience
perfectly quiet awaiting Vests answer. a
little yellow. bench legged came jumping up
aisle Immediately in front OF the judges stand
in which Vest standing. barking furiously at
him. As quick flash Vest turned and pointing
his finger at the dog. said One a time, sir
You are out of your Walt till get through
with the other one; then III yeply to you"
Convinced Him-Mr. Pinchpenny stepped
aboard the at Fourth-st and paid his fare but
the conductor. who was very busy. forsot that ne
had received the nickel. and at Seventh-st. held
out his hand.
Fare he said
Il paid you half mile back" protested Mr..
Pnchpenny
II think not" rejoined the conductor.
II say did"
Il say you didn't
Mr. Pinehpenry hesitated a moment. and then
said. with the air Of an injured citizen:
Don't you c'lect man that got about i've
minutes ago and held to his nickel II he
didn't want to give IL up, and you almost had To
pry it out of his hand?'
''Yes"
We'll that me-
Il re..c~ Der YOU now said the conductor, pass
ing on with a grin.-(Youths Companion.