New-York tribune., 1906-10-16
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

A story IA told Of General Sir Alfred Horsford
who believed IN a celibate erniy. soioier oos
sought his permission to marry. saying nc h'u
two good conduct badges and SIS In the savings
bank well go away" said Sir Alfred, "and il
you back this day year in the same inlnu
you shall marry. I'll keep the vacancy. Oh ei'e
anniversary the soldier repeated his request but
do you really, after year. want to marry
"Yes, sir, very much" Sergeant major, take MS
down. Yes. you may marry. 1 never De-
lieved there much constancy in man or
woman. Right face; quick march!' As the man
left the room. turning his head. he said, "Tnank
you. sir; It isn't the woman"
Always the same-TailOr's Little Boy walking kin!
VIII VIII ms iather' sees d street loiIef)-"Ha' ''
papa? ,. -.
pressed.-Figaro
Tho Muscotah (Kan) Record" :ells OF OF
the amusing features OF the chasing OF rural
voters "The other day." says THE Record
Warren Guthrie. Republican candidate for Coun-
ty Attorney, returning from a sale In the
country and noticed what he took for voter at
work IN a field. may need him. remarked
Guthrie. he climbed out, hitohed his horse and
started the newly ploughed ground TO ask
him for his vote. In getting through The f5nce
Guthrie tore his trousers, afterward sank knee
deep in mud ard water crossing draw, and
when he reached the man he discovered that tho
farmer only sixteen years Old
THE FIRST DEAD LEAF.
saw dead leaf fall to-day
And shiver at my feet.
And thus 1 knew that summertime
Had turned in full retreat
In robes embroidered with ripe corn
And crowned with yellow wheat
I heard the wind sigh in the reeds
melancholy note. ,., o,.,.
In skyey realms remote
Piped plaintve lyrics of farewell
From many a feathered throat
I saw a silver spider web
Swing broken in the breeze,
Where marigolds in rich array
Were tempting drowsy bees,
And purple asters. royal blooms
Were nodding meath the trees.
saw a garden where the rose
The bower hung with cIinging vines
Now nefs sent 1hrssHeS ss1e where here fang leaves
Were softly whispering.
saw dead leaf fall to-day
The vanguard of them all,
It futtered idly like a waif
And told me Summertime had fed
Chicago Chronicle.
Says the gentle correspondent from Pleasant
Gap in The Windsor O1o) Review: mo, we
didn't take vacation. didn't get miffed at the
editor nor was there a dearth of news that caused
TO lay aside our pencil during the summer
weeks. and If you'u promise not to tell anybody
we'll tell you what were doing. Why-why'
busy getting eur sheets, towels and pill
low cases all made for the coming event in which
we are TO figure Juliet. They have whis-
pered it all summer. and great big Jumps come
into our throat when we thank Them for shap-
ing our future and apprisng Of what we didn't
know"
Mother coming into the children's room3l-Roses
what are you making such terrible noise over?
Look Hugo. See how quiet he sits there.
Rose-Yes. it's easy for him 10 sit quiet in the
game playing He is papa. who has come
home late, and l Ou."-Wiener salOnwitz-
blatt
In London street girl Of twelve and boy OF
ten were playing family drama Of mother and
father and Bobby being instructed in his
role. Now. Bob" said the girl you jest walk
up ter Their corner an wait there till tells yer
ter come. We're a-gon' git dinner ready, an
when calls yer. yer ter come 'ome and chuck
the hngs about" 'Hol" said Bobby. Come 'ome
drunk. do 7? And why for?' why for. stoopid?"
retorted the girl with glance of mingled scorn
and pity. Amt it Saturday,
A PROTEST
Said the Dog to the Horse,