New-York tribune., 1906-12-06
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

To the list OF cures-air water milk and grape
the "Gaulos' adds the silence cure" for those
who are compelled to do much talking or to bear
with much noise. Nine. Jeanne Giraud. Inspector
OF the Maternity Schools of Paris mas in her in
structions TO the teachers. recommended to them
this treatment: There is too much noise and talk
ing going on in our schools" she writes. "As a
set-on you should have days Of absolute silence
without speaking being spoken to-"
Doctor, want to thank you for your valuable
1T helped you. did it'' asked the doctor. very
1T helped me wonderfully"
How many bottles did you find it necessary to
oh. Qn. Id didn't take any Of it Ny uncle took one
Quirer.
The London Daily Mali tells OF a hoax played
at Ballymena, County Antrim. Some time ago
placards posted throughout the neighborhood
declaring that the War Office authorities were pur-
chasers Of cats IN unlimited numbers The
nouncement set forth that barracks at home and
abroad were overrun with rats. which not only de-
stroyed the soldiers ratons and clothing but even
attacked their boots Half a crown was offered for
every suitable cat and it was announced that
War Office official would be at the next Ballymena
fair to purchase the animals When the eventfuI
day came cats took the prominent position usually
occupied by pigs. Carloads of them driven
into the town and sharp lookout kept for
the War Office official. There all sorts and
conditions of cats. all ages and many Breeds but
TIE purchaser Idleu 10 put IN an appearance. Iha
people are now looking for the perpetrator Of the
hoax
TTaa Jd5 t tEpsta5su Young Jason g ,Geds6y has
New York tew buy an autymobile.
Has. hey? Well I'll jest bet yew q; good ive-center
cigar thet when he gifts hum agin an unpacks the
said autymobile it'll turn out 10 be a nice red
wheelbarrer!-Puck
There was recently exhibited in the office OF THE
Jpsl4, ,1fc
duck. body head bill and all II was raised on the
farm of Andrew White about eight miles from
Indianapolis The sweet potato. which is about
eight inches long, bears such striking similarity
to a small duck that hundreds OF persons STONED
to wonder and exclaim. seeing II in the window of
''The News" Building. Comment was divided be
tween calling the exhibit the sweetest little duck
you ever saw" and perfect duck Of sweet
potato
YOU'LL HAVE TO PAY YOUR FARE"
AS washingtonward. one by one.
To answer when the roll begun
And thus secure their pay.
The stern. sad look upon each face
All. il not cared there
BY problemslof the state. but this:
You'll have 20 pay your fare
BY b. & o. by p R. r.
From North and East and West
IN rRt HL'ta same 8eS dark Cloud 9pPTest. tar
The same deep wrinkles marked each brow
Had touched them But twas only: Now.
You'll have To pay your fare
From Oregon and Idaho.
From Texas and from Maine.
To reach the capital. YOU know,
Each took hts destined train.
But sweet dreams OF thu past
Rose brightly In the air
No pass, privilege, just the
OF Let me have your farsH'
Across the prairies and the hills
Despondently they rode
To vote upon and offer bills
And bear the nations load.
But not this weight and not this
Turned gray each statesman's hair;
Twas this. that now. wEereer they go.
They'll have TO pay their fare,
Baltimore Sun
Mexico city is TO have a Young Mems Christian
Association building. At a dinner rendered John
r Mott az the Sanz Hotel. which was attended
by the Vice-Presdent OF the republic and the lead
ing Mexican and foreign business men. the inter
national committee. through Mr.. Mott offered
10000 for the building. and the local supporters or
the Young Mems Christian Association are en-
deavoring to raise 10000 additional.
house? Little four-yssr-O!d Willie took an oid
shotgun down from the wall, pOked ths muzzio III
the baby's face and pulled the trigger =, -
Too bad! Sans old story-dtdn't know u WIS
loaded"
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