New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-11
HE KNEW ABOUT COWS
Fresh dir Fund AutOcr0t Told HIS
Friends Fezc Things.

John Martin was no farmer. He had always
lived i'm the city. born and brought up there
but he knew something about cows. Although he
had never been to the country until he was sent
away q vacation by the Tribune Fresh Air
Fund last summer. he had taken a great interest
In the agricultural pursuits which he was able to
observe the home ne visited He had learned
to distinguish between tobacco and corn as well
as picking up the fine points which differentiated
rye and oats to the layman's eve. So John on his
second visit this summer able to impart much
useful information to his companions who visited
the country for the first time this season.
The ignorance of his city friends disguised John
His superior knowledge gave him great advan-
tage over them when on walk through the cOun-
trysde. and his little friends looked upon him with
envy. His contempt for Michael Quinivan was
great
81 Mike don't know nothln'." he remarked in dis
gust 10 an attendant day. Every cat he
sees he thinks is beaver. I told him twice that
they amt no beavers round here, but he don't
know the difference yet
1t was almost too much for John when they we're
walking one day to hear Mike cry out;
"Oh. look at de goats.' when he saw herd Of
sheep grazing In nearby pasture.
Jaw, back to the Bowery" cried John, 'Doncher
know that goats has got horns?"
John soon learned that little knowledge Il
dangerous thing. and that he had not drunk deep
enough Of wisdom The boys out their
daily walk. when some COWS were spied in field.
Hey. feIersr' shouted one Come on over and
milk desc ere cows"
"Gwan," answered the autocratic John. Don
cher know COW won't give milk only to his own
master?"
John completely dominated the activities OF the
party. and the were left to chew their cuds
In peace The boys accepted his dictum without
question. and only the attendant smiled to him
self.
The fund sent lSl children to the country yes
terday -Four parties went Out-4O boys and girls
went 70 Delhi n. ": SO Utica 50 to Ticon-
deroga. and 20 OF the older girls went TO Chapel
Hil Two parties returned-l27 children from De
Ruyter, N. Y and other towns along the Lehigh
Valley and 10 FROM Chapel HILL
A letter received from St Helen's Home gives
an account Of a picnic which was enjoyed recently
oy the children visiting there:
The boys and girls had a delightful hay ride and
picnic IaSt Monday morning. We told them they
would start as soon the work was DONE AMI
mink that every worked harder than usual that
morning 50 that by $40 O'Clock the children
In line waiting climb into the wagons
We had the band the first wagon. and the
music seemed 10 please the children We drove
tIOI2 l.tnoX ana from there to the picnic grounds
Al me lake. where served the lunch. After they
Iad eaten they played games for an hour and then
We marched 70 the beach and In bathing. All
seemed 70 nave had happy time. and thought IL
on OF ne best days OF their vacation St Helens
NJ" Chlldren In This party seemed IN particular
need ~ fresh air, and feel sure that their Visit
IN lNe country has strengthened them materially.