New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-10-28
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

1t was after midnight when man start
ed from fashionable restaurant to walk
home. After going half a block he changed
his mind, retraced his steps, and there
being no taxicab In sight asked the driver
of a larger car how much he would charge
to carry him home. The price having been
agreed upon, the man stepped in and on
arrival at his destination added a liberal
tip to the fare. The next day he received
a note written on the stationery of club
of which he is a member, stating that, hav-
ing no license, the man who carried him
home could not take his money, and the
whole amount was inclosed. The story has
become club property and the man is spend
ing much time in trying to find out who or
the members own cars In that way ne
ropes by the process of elimination to locate
the joker.
II Just had letter from my cousin Gene
We've, whom l haven't seen In ten years.
imagine she is very ugly looking
she SAYS that she is teaching herself TO
swim" Buffalo Express.
A comprehensive plan ito make Rocnes-
ter more beautiful has been adopted oy
the Rochester Florists Association. To
arouse interest in movement looking 10 the
Improvement of the streets, lawns and gar
dens of Rochester, the florists intend, with
the cooperation of citizens, to start series
OF competitions, offering prizes for the
best kept lawns and gardens in different
sections Of the city.
What Lave you tied that string around
your finger. for?
MY wife's away. and this Is to remind
me that I promised to think of her every
day."--Toledo Blade.
President Taft will probably send let
ter of congratulation TO the Rev. DR.. 1. r
Thurston of ST. Paul. who was elected mis-
sionary bishop OF the Episcopal jurisdiction
of Eastern Oklahoma last week. THE st.
Paul Dispatch says that "Dr. Thurston
was among the first to take up and popu-
larize the game in Minnesota. and demon
strate how a good man could be a good
gclf player. He was the first champion OF
the state, winning his laurels in the Winona
tournament. and since then has been the
hero of may hard fought contest getting
into the semi-fnals in the tourney on the
ST Paul course last July
How uneasy that young man appears"
Yes | don't know whether he's afraid
they're going to call on him for speech or
" neither he's just breaking in his winter
farnels. Detroit Free Press.
Watertown's Board Of Education has
taken up the task of scotching the High
School "frats" and sororities In the JET
ferson County metropolis. The board has
adopted a rule that no member of any Sc
cret organization of public school pupils
shall be allowed to take part in school
athletics or to receive class or other honorS.
OF course the youngsters are kicking and
making all sorts OF dire threats, but The
WATERFOWL Times" seems 10 think that the
fight won't last long and that the fraterni-
ties will soon be put out of business.
COMING AND GOING.
See, the Conquering Hero Comes"
The band IS playing loud.
The rhythmic echo OF the drums
Invites the hurrying crowd.
There sounds a shout OF welcome gay
That kindles every eye
We Join the glee and cry "hooray
Without quite knowing why.
But heroes thrive and heroes pass.
No leading citizen
Is waiting for the train. Alas.
They say Il knew him when.
There is no band. no boisterous din,
No eager throngs that wait.
No one TO take an interest in
A hero out of date
Washington Star.
Industries carried on in windows in fun
view OF passersby are good money makers
in this city. The rug weavers, cigarette
makers, printers and candy makers have
a new rival uptown. where "a straight line
hand knitting machine has been installed
and attracts a lot of attention Sweaters
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