Our Ypsilanti Rambler

Ypsi feit desoíate and forlorn Monday. There were only about eleven dusky loungers left for eách córner on Main-st, and they bewailed the fact that oíd age and rheumatiz prevented their taking in the holiday at Ann Arbor. There has been some considerable speculation regarding the probable age of the "new open motor car." That it is a relie of antiquity, is strongly asserted by some who claim that a careful translation of some of the almost defaced hieroglyphics which are to be found on the car, show that Noah was in the habit of chalking down raatters he was Hable to forget, just the same as we do in this enlightened age, It is certainly a pity, tbough, that the vehicle couldn't have been preserved with more of its original unique construction. However, it's very comfor-t able to ride in, as well as a curiosity to look at, and will no doubt add greatly to the revenue of the motor line. We are pleased to learn that Prof. R. W. Putnam, who for so many years successfully superintended pur public schools, has accepted a chair in Kalamazoo college. Miss Matie Putnam, daughter of Prof. Putnam, will have a position in the same college. By the way, this reminds us that some folks say that the teachers are slowly but surely repenting of their "sins" and preparing a soft place for their heads to fall into at the close of this school year; for it has been decreed, so Dame Rumor says, and she knows, you know, that the school-board-decapitating-ax will be wielded with neatness and dispitch next summer. Well, some other cities' schools will profit by the slaughter, 'cause these teachers are first class and won't go begging for positions. There are lots of folks visiting in town, but being a naturally bashful youth and not having spare pocket money sufficient to hire the ceremony performed, I have failed to be introduced to a number of charmiiig guests, who, I trust will never fully realize what they have missed. Still, I know that Mrs. J. Crosby and daughter, of Caes City, are guests of Mrs. Dunham; Miss Williams, of Carbondale, Pa., is spending a few days with Miss Ella Spencer; Miss MilIer and an aunt are out from Syracuse, N. Y., and visiting at Mr. Joe Miller's; Mrs. Jennie Miller, of Bay City, is with her mother, Mrs D. B. Rorison. There's more to teil but it can wait.