New-York tribune., 1908-10-24
The TALK OF THE DAY.

a precocious hve-year- old boy whose father en-
courages what he calls the chiIds artistic tenden-
cies, spends much Of his playtime drawing pict-
urcs, building block houses and constructing great
stretches OF railroad In the nursery. Last Sunday
the father discovered him his favorite railroad
work and told the little boy that he do no
building that day for it was the Sabbath and
a day OF rest. To impress the Importance Of the
day the little fellow. he said: Father and
uncle and all other good people never work on
Sunday And God?' the boy asked, and when
he received the negative answer the little man
thought for moment, and then said: Well who
makes things grow Sunday" and the faith
er wishes he hai allowed the miniature railroad
operations 10 GO uninterruptedly.
DE smart man." said Uncle Eben is likely TO
git along fus rate until he stahts in fggerin' roun
conscience. Washington Star.
At reception gfven for him at the National
Arts Club Israel ZangwiH said that he had alb
stained from making speeches while IN this country
the subject of his pet scheme. Jewish COLOMBIA
ton, because he haI come TO the conclusion that
public speaking not good way 10 gain adj
herents or 10 enlist sympathy for a cause. II had
a good illustration Of this" said, "at Manches-
ter lust before coming here. The house where
spoke packed fun. thousands of people stood
in the street traffic Interrupted and the widest
excitement prevailed. But the results
paratively small because the people who had been
entertained. as they would have been q theatre.
went home and thought more about the question
of the principle stake. 1t would have been more
profitable If a nominal entrance charge had been
made because then 1 could have at least turned
come money into the treasury OF the organiEa ton,
while, as it 1 had the expense and nothing
OF it
so YOU cling to that childish superstition about
thirteen being unlucky said the traveller.
Yes answered the other Cant get away
from It."
glorious country started with thirteen colonies
ington Star.
German tourist who was at Aulerstod recently
when Bj0rnst1erne BJ0rnson celebrated his golden
wedding writes: The town was gay with flags and
garlands every body took interest IN the cele-
bIu tion; all reioiced with the venerable couple.
After the midday dinner friends and neighbors
congresated In the large Family sitting room. The
aged couple entered hand In hand and BJGrnson
taking ii stand opposite his friends. turned 70 his
wife and said: OF late l have said @ you often:
wv. have come into the valley where the chimes
sound on sides-for those who have gone and
for those who still wander. Whenever We felt our
selves lonely We came closer together nearer 10
our children and our grandchildren. To-day no one
is here who with wedding day
when you stood al my side IN the little chapel and
where with downcsst eyes. you could see only the
tears which fell 70 the floor You knew me and
how hard I was 10 manage: but. to my 10y. you
clung to From all my wild ways always re-
turned TO you To you l gave the token which my
parents gave 10 at my confirmation: you were
20 complete my education. l know that you will
live longer than L. you VIII spread the pail over
me There is much in a that should be COW
cTed IN that way All honor ia our livcs. Caroline
is yours."
Where ye last night CASEY .'
''ShuTe. Oh pIinged into the social swim at Al,-
Carthys."
"Oi know tho wather Is nlver very dape there
an. Iudsn' triH yurs n0s ys must have hit
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