New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-06
THE TALK OF THE DAP,


The Oldest diary in the world, according to a Japa.
paper Is that Of the Hozaka mily, landed pro-
pretors in the Province Of Koschin. The diary has
been oonscentously kept by the various heads OF the
family for more than three centuries II was begun
at the time Of the fall Of the Takcdas who were masters
OF kaschin under YOritOmO the great japanese ruler.
The pages Of the ancient books fail to show that the
llozakas especially distinguished either for in
tellect or proves. There is doubt, however,
that they were conscientious in the discharge Of their
duties, and lived the peaceful lives OF japanese gen.
tlemen. The state Of tho weather was naturally a
matter Of great importance to them, and each day
they chroncled its condition. But the books have
other entries WE'LL short time ago dispute over
precedence took place between two branches Of tho
family In Kaschin, each claiming TO be the
original line. The contestants appealed TO the Ho
zaha diary and found the record OF dinner given
several hundred years ago by the head OF tho
family to the founder Of the side line.
The record even contained the names Of the
dishes eaten at the dinner. apd efectuay settled the
dispute. The various volumes Of the diary now Gil
,s,ht chests, and from the chief treasures of the
wealthy Hozaka family.
A Boys Idea.-The following conversation reported
by friend recently overheard between broth.
er aged four and six years Say Winny, what is the
difference anyway, between bicycle and tricycle.
Elder with patronlhng airp-Why, Ray, don't you
know that II man takes a thing home to see how
he likes it, it is tricycle., but II he buys 1t outright
Thi, etymoogy is not more fantastic than some pro-
posed by older chdren-(Cirtstlan Register.
In Detroit they don't consider 1t anything TO mako
mp a theatre party to see play in Chicago How
IL is that Americans work hard in taking their
rest
frequent references to our bacoc brother AS tho
honest, horny handed farmer" showed an unac-
cOuntable desire, visiting the country, 10 see son
OF Tic soil and when the family met at the depot
by Deacon Smith and chariot, the child glanced
eagerly at his hands, and Them IN tone OF dlsappoin
ment whispered:
Papa, lie Is not farmer, is he ~
"Brt-but, papa where the horns on his
hands !"-(Iarper's Bazaar
The negro conference to be held at the Tuskegee,
Ala Normal and Industrial Institute, the latter part
Of this month. will discuss the many passing Industrial
and educational questions that affect the cooed peo-
pie OF the south.
Manager (boastfullyD-Cur theatre has been newly
fitted up; the curtain-in short everything is iron
Cruc-Nes, yes; everything except periorm-
ers and they wooden.-(fligeude Batter.
Among the personal effects OF a thief captured
few weeks ago in the little town OF Remscheid,
Germany. complete recori Of hi misd eds
The conscientious man, however, had no intention Of
cssenng the labors OF his future prosecutor In tho
courts OF justice. The book showed That during
certain number Of years, he had committed htty-
thets, with net result, deiucDg all his ex-
pcnses in planning and executing the crimes, OF 1853
marks and At pfeDnngs. The accounts were kept
scientifically under the names OF the various victims.
la explanation OF his curious custom he said that he
hoped when Fortune smiled upon him at some future
dag TO restore the money which lie had stolen. In
order that lie might do justly, he kept the list 81
the names OF his victims and the amounts Of money
no had taken from them. What admirable
ample for criminals We take pleasure In recommend
ing the methods of the thief OF Remsched 70 all men
Of his kith and kind. State prosecution will become
inpx II this advice Is followed.
TRICKY YOUNG WOMAN.
,unng Julius Jones loved susan Slade.
And oft In dulcet tones
lie vainly had besOught the maid
To take the name OF Jones.
~ Vert thou but solid then be suro,
'Twoud be all right said she;
But Mr. j., whilst thou art poor,
Pray think 10 more of me-
Poor Jones was sad his coat was bad,
His salary was worse
But hope suggested: Jones, my lad,
Just try the power Of verse!'
He sat him down and wrote in rhyme
How she In her spring,
And he in summers golden prime;
And all that sort OF thing.
Tho poem praised her hair and eyes
Her lips with honey laden,
lie wound IL up, up IN the SKIES,
And mailed IL 10 the maiden.
She read II over, kept It clean.
Put her finest raiment
And took IL 10 n magazine
And got ten dollars payment
-(Iiealth and Homo.
mother writes to Western paper saying that She
will give rs to any one who will tell her how 70 make
a lazy boy work. Get him bicycle, ana SEND tns
money TO The Tribune FreshAr Fund.
Caler-I must say, madam. that you carry ago
remarkably we'll; you look almost as young as your
daughter ,,..-
Lady-why, am the Observation-Disclosures Bhtt1.
Batter.