New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-05
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

The following story comes from Russia, where
of course. yellow journalism is unknown. II Is
moreover printed in the "Novoe Vremya," which
is conservative sheet as one would want 10
read. 1t concerns girl of twelve. named Lisuoa
living In Vladcaucasus who is said 10 possess ra-
dio-active qualities. She has been trying to-earn
her living Il servant, but has been dismissed
from every situation sh3 secured on account OF
this unhappy endowment Every object she APP
proaches is set in motion. Plates on dresser
rattle linen hung out TO dry falls the ground.
bottles rise from the table and upset. The
general condition of the girl is normal: she is quite
healthy. free from any nervous trouble. and dis
posed to regard her magnetic powers as a huge
joke. Her parents, however are in despair about
her as mos. OF their ncighbors declare that Lsuba
is possessed by evil spirits The local doctors
haze studied her case without being able to solve
the enigma the unfortunate child Will shortly
be sent 10 s.. Petersburg. be dealt with by spe-
ciallsts The account given in the ''NOvoe
Vremyn" reads like page Of Hans Andersen; but
tho truth Of the details is vouched for by Its ac-
credited correspondent at Vladicaucasus.
FURTHER INSTRUCTION.
lie entered the department store
And asked to be shown
The route 10 reach the clothing floor.
Then he would go alone one eta
Three aisles across. then down
-Four aisles. YOU then keep straight ahead
The man began 10 from
.'You take the elevator them"
The foorman next observed;
G 5fbo on I'm the v car ATTIC al go 1I1erved1
"A AERO " four va" ssl e& and then you turn
Six counters 10 your right
y distant ruby N6ht
Pass under that and then you're near
The clothing stock you wish =,
The man cried out; II cannot hear!
never heard such silly talk:
Your jocular designs I'll balk
Tho courteous foorwalker bowed
And said; Turn TO the right
Go down the aisle until the shrout
From there Just thirteen nises you trace
U=:il YOU reach the paints
Beside them is desk-the pace
Where you may make complaints.
A correspondent OF The London Chronicle" tells
OF an incident he Witnessed In the theatre OF the
Crystal Palace where Cardinal Manning was ad-
dressing an immense meeting OF members of the
League Of tie Cross. temperance organization
which was very near tis heart IT will confess 10
you" he said with that mixture in his manner OF
the playful and the paternal which his Irish chill
dren loved, that do practise what preach.
I am not total abstainer myself. because my doc
tor won't let me bo one" At once a voice came
from the topmost gallery. Change your DOCTOR
Thank you for the hint, my friend promptly
said the Cardinal Il will What IS more, he did.
with result that he teetotaller ever after
ward refusing all stmulants. in his last ill
ness.
The Modern r2nding.-"And so" concluded the
fond father. they Were married''-
heress. AN got 4 divorce an lived happily ever
after!"- Philadelphia Bulletin.
Valentine T, Sellers. editor OF newspaper in
Lawrence. Mass. is undergoing a sentence OF
nine months imprisonment in the Salem Jail for
alleged criminal libel. lie has had a trial on
the charge. but. having been indicted and falling
to appear for trial he defaulted lie appeared
voluntarily on the 9th inst. and asked to have tho
default removed Judge Wait. OF the Superior
Court. refused the request and imposed the SEN
tence the ground that by his default Mr. Sellers
had forfeited his right trial! Mr.. Sellers dis
putes the sentence alleging that he has a constitu-
tional risht to jury trial He Is serving a SEN
tence for offence which there as yet no proof
that he committed. Unless tho writ OF habeas cor
pus IS unknown in Massa chusetts the editor ought
TO be able to find out whether he is entitled to a
trial not.
with Respect - Fish stories.-Harry- Fish Diet
re- hi may be So hut going to catch fish
Commercial Tribune
Berlin has probably one OF the most peculiar
ornaments for reading room that has ever been
seen in II similar position in a civilized country
This is gravestone which stands large and mass
i've. in one corner of small room. 1t IS not only
a sravestoEe. but is I'm ts legitimate position at
the head Of grave. The history Of it's location in
the house is interesting 1t was not put up in the
Its original position in the burial grounds in
the chIrchyard of ST. TIedwiss.
THE IMMORTAL
Old Mother Hubbard
She went out and rubbered
New neighbOrs Just moving in
My! their furntures cheapr'
She said, with a satisfied grin.
-jChicago Tribune.