New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-17
TIE TALK OF THE DAT.

A correspondent OF THE Field" OF London
states that three times within his experience have
bees died within their hives the death OF their
owners. II would be interesting TO know il those
bees were informed of the death. for Il is a COM
mon superstition In rural parts that bees kept in
garden of house where death occurs IL not
informed OF the event will either die or leave the
hive Hence, the custom is stil observed OF max
ing three taps the hives with the key after
which the bees are told of the sad event piece
of black Grape is then fixed TO the hive or hives
and Offering OF pounded funeral cake. soaked in
wine, is placed at the entrance. Another common
belief is that If bees when swarming settle on a
hedge stake there is certain TO be almost i'm
mediate death in the family of their owner.
Prayer of the Convert.-A South Sea Islander. at
ing prayer: 20 God, we are about to go to our
bsarS b IKE bones mes n Let o mot the words have
taken OFF and folded up in a box till another Sab
the tattoo on our bodes-ineffaceable till death
-(Carletons Magazine
Sir Frederick Bridge. the English musician. is a
good story teller. according to '"T. A. t." and has
a fund Of amusing personal experiences to draw
upon. One of the great musicians best stories is
about provincial church organist, who was once
a pupil Of his. This young was appointed to
an important church in the Midlands In course
OF time he married. During his absence his voIun-
taries were much missed by the congregation They
had always been appreciated. and their renewal
was looked forward to- imagine says Sir Frel-
erick Bridge "the intense amusement of the people
when the newly married organist gave as his first
voluntary, upon his return. HandeTs Watt Her
Angels, to the Skies"
After the Exploslon-'I saw FuddIesone nm
ming down the street this morning saws the first
subqroanite What was the matter?"
m .aT1ta explains the second suburbanite.
Last night he went out to his stable to see that
everything Vas all right, and Incidentally TO nix
You know how careless he is?' '''' night
Well now the mule has gasolenitis and the
auto has hay fcver."-(Judge.
There is a peculiar bird commonly known as the
"kiwi." it's scientific name being apteryx manteIi
1t is the lowest form Of bird which exists, but is
so scarce that scientists happy to get a speci-
men In any condition. 1t Is absolutely without
wings or tall It's legs short, stubby but very
strong and are used by this bird for digging The
oody covering is cross between hair and feathers
"a material which is very coarse. They can de-
Velop great speed, and make desperate fight when
attacked. Breeding them In captivity has utterly
failed and only a few museums can boast of a
specimen. They are very rarely found in the
forests and swamps in the north OF New-zealand
nI aSErise t gh an astrologer who
through lot of trouble. a dark cloud hanging over
the empire Some horrible calamity, don't YOU
Life. s"O''iei QUE
Outside OF Mexico there is a general impression
'Aal DeCduse tIesiueht Dlaz IS now seventy-three
years old he must be failing. and that at best he
can last but a little time longer. ION the con-
trary says man who has just returned from n
business trip to the sister republic half a min
utes talk with the general will dispel any such
notion He is OF oaxaca Indian blood a tribe
noted for longevity and physical prowess He sits
his saddle with oldtime ease. and from all appear-
anees can stand as much fatigue as when he rode
into Puebia conqueror OF the French thirty-nve
years ago. His son, Poririo Diaz, IT. is now
man OF affairs in the Mexican financial world
Their Real Use.--"Why do you have lightning
RODS on your hohse? asked me city boarder. They
are no protection from lightning
49, Mebby they amt" answered the old farmer
but kinder reckon ez heow they be sum perteck.
snnn rum them air pesky lightnn' rod pedlers
b'gosh!'-(Chicago News.