New-York tribune., 1908-11-13
THE TAIN or THE DAY.

After four attempts the Episcopal Diocese OF
Washington has succeeded in eecting bishop who
will accept the place. The, Rev. DR. Alfred c.
Harding, who has been chosen. is the rector of St
Pauls Washington, and he seems satisfy ali the
warning elements in the diocese. He understands
the nature of the problems that await solution.
says The Washington Post" and knows thor
oughy the persons and local conditions which af-
feet them. All things considered. the choice of u
WashingtCnian, rather than outsider. is proper
and wise.
4 never knew rntl I attended the horse show
what an absurd term horse laugh was
What impressed you?
r. Why: there's 70 such thing as horse laugh;
o eyen sms Ts al he a hats ana
That Harvard came pretty near not having
Charles " Eliot for its head IS recalled by The
Boston Traveller in commenting the retirement
of the veteran educator. The Choce OF president
is vested in the corporation Of Harvard College
that is the president treasurer and FIVE fellows
whose function it is TO nominate to the overseers
for their approval" says The Traveller In
the seers refuse to approve the president
and fellows must again nominate 1t is not gen
orally known that forty years ago. when Charles
W. Eliot selected by the corporation Har-
ward College president, the overseers refused TO
ir,dorse his name. and returned twice
until finally. through the persstency OF some pow
erfui friends on re board of overseers, he ap
proved as president the everlasting glory of
Harvard and the cause Of American education"
having 2
moved patients leg)-Does the operation meet
your approval. doctor?
Head Surgeon-Nery well done, except for
Iouqg1 surgeon77why. what's the matter?
illustrated Bits
a full fedged farmers institute on wheels is
tracing the attention of agIicululisjs m Pennsyl-
yania. It is train Of three cars run by the Penn
syIvania Railroad in connection with the School Of
Agriculture and experiment station of the Pennsyl-
GtnFr, rqiFl lRi inst motto
and agricultural experts accompanies the train, and
lectures on various topics that viii aid farmers in
making the' lands more FrohtablH are given at
mary points on the line.
Bald Headed GentIsman qIaaving his boots pol
nably long time about H.
Shoeblack-Yes. sir; II amt done quick
when you as your air cuti-Tit-Bts.
The British Society for the Destruction of Vermin
is pushing vigorously its crusade for the extermina
tion Of rats A committee from society recently
called on the Board of Agriculture TO urge the
pointment of a commission to inquire into the de
struction of crops by rats. Sir James Crchton
Browne said that in great measure
responsible for the spread OF the recent plague In
India which cost two million lives. They did dam
age in England added the secretary OF the society
estimated at $75.ocO000 year, and their depTeda-
tions in the United States and Germany cost each
year SEQ O00,tO0 and tJ0.00000 respectively.
Professor Cat chemistry examination, Under what
Student-Marriage-Fii -Fiiegcnde Bltter.
Kits or sailors lost at fea are sold regularly at
auction at the Albert Docks in London The sale
provides many a ptiful sight. Most OF the lots
are contained in the regular sailors chest. all
marked with the name 81 the ship from which they
ccme one chest which came up for auction
recently that of unfortunate Chinese cook
who eaten by cannibals. 1t is not unusual for
those who have lost friends relatives az sea
to attend these auctions. and there ere times when
q. he first eVgu Of tbrn,,
recognition Of familiar objects.
She-DartinE, do YOU love me-
FIe skissing her rapturousiy and repeatedlyl-Do
/? / wish you were "a tNO-neaded girl That's iii
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