- ■ THE BA TTALION: 16 The ‘‘Texas” and “Maine” were sisters, you know, So we have an extra reason to go; We are anxious to tight, we are willing to die, When we march into Cuba we’ll strike without a sigh. Our parents at home will know when we die, That our bodies in a patriot’s grave will lie. But still you all know from what cause it came— From the blowing.-up of the battleship “Maine.” The Kiss. You may send your sweetheart presents Through the mail, if you desire; Can transmit a loving message By the telegraphic wire; You may pen a sweet proposal, Get an answer most sublime; But a kiss not done in person Is a failure every time.—Ex. Visiting Girl (coming out of the church): “Oh my! what queer hitching posts. Where do they get them?” College Girl; “Why, those are not hitching posts; it’s just the college boys waiting to see the college girls pass.” Ex. Upon the new gateway at the entrance to the Cornell cam pus will be placed this inscription: “To enter, that daily thou mayest become more learned and thoughtful; to depart, that daily thou mayest become more useful to thy country and to mankind. ”—Ex. 1898. The Puritan maid With manner staid, The bloomer girl With a pretty curl, Spins the wheel. Also spins a wheel. —Ex.