New-York tribune., 1905-08-19
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

The remodelling OF the jackson County Court
house at independence Mo, is occasion of many
"reminiscences of old residents. The following tale
told by Uncle Jim Peacock shows the diplomacy
of the oldtime jurists: They didn't take very good
care of the courthouse in those days. and some
times the doors would stand open overnight. In
cold weather the town hogs got into the habit of
sleeping in the used by the County Court.
As a result the room became infested with heas.
When the time came for the spring of court
the Judges found it impossible give their atten-
ton to business so annoying the little pests.
But a bright idea struck one of the judges. Sheep
raising was at that time great industry, and
many foeks were be found in the edge OF town.
Nothing delights flea than hide in the
thick wool of a sheep, where he bid defiance to
all the assaults of his enemies A flock of sheep
was borrowed and fastened overnight in the court
Next day not flea could be found in the
courtroom, and the judges were left free to trans
act public business in peace and dignity
BE observing my son. said Willies father
Cultivate the habit of seeing, and you will be
Yes added Wilie's uncle Don't go through
the world bindly Learn to use your eyes"
Little boys who are observing know great deal
Willie took their advice TO heart 4 day passed,
and Wire ne ssG his the family
using your eyes?" The boy nodded. Tell US what
Uncle Jm,s got Abb, bottle Of whiskey hid behind
got deck of cards and box of chips behind the
The little sneak!' exclaimed the family.-(New
ark News
ut was Sapulpa man." says The SapuIpa
Light" who ran seven blocks last night trying TO
dodge lightning bug. He thought it was the
headlight of a locomotive
TWO TRUE.
WHAT Tsa sre old RfseT ssw haP Is h@ it is sad
f4T Mb II tnere were never but just one head
What would become Of a kiss
-(Lipplncott's Magazine
And what points about New-Mexico impressed
The points of cactus that inadvertently SAT-
down on."-tHouston Post.
tell You tina that you had rad. any pronounced disease?
tried for week.-(Town Topics
You seem bound and determined to live right
up my salary.
I'm merely trying 20 live up to the diamond
dear. ''-(iiouston Post S"seu'
DOWN THE HILL
That man is ''easy-gong
His going is assisted
BY gravitaton's laws.
philadelphia Press
According to The Boston Herald former Sec
retary of State Olney tells this story ON T,stica
Gray. who prefers riding to walking and a car
riagc a streetcar In Boston he was providad
with a carriage by the United States Marshal
From Boston he went to Providence to hold court
IN
vide him with a carriage to carry him hack and
forth. The marshal said he could not do SO with
out paying for.it out Of his pocket
Very we'll" said Judge Gray. and paid for +,
himself.
The Providence marshal wrote TO the Ros+,,
marshal and asked him how he managed a carrfage
for Judge Gray.
Easily enough" was the response Il provided
Judge Gray with carriage. and my account V ent
through without any trouble You see. l put the
item under the head OF care and transportation of
prisoners.
Mutual Recognitlou.-At a bail recently a yo,ins
medical student suddenly came face 10 face wifi
a dear. kind, fatherly looking gentleman with
white hair and highly respectable appearance
They both stood uonshNed. the idea
flashed across both of them,
''Your face is familiar to mc-Very familiar; but
l cannot remember where We have met often
However, the friendly impulse carried out
They shook hands warmly, partook OF glass u
Wine, and parted. stt ignorant of each others
name ana occupation
But the Young determined TO solve the
problem. and he seized walter and said 70
him:
TEL me. waiter. who is that distinguished
stranger with the long white haire"
And the waiter whispered slowly.
Please sir. that's Mr. ". the pawnbroker.''-
tTtt-Blts.