New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-28
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

Although ne lacked the physique OF his father II
possessing something OF his figure, the late Count
Herbert Bismarck sought 20 emulate his Nlustrious
parent IN his powers an eater and drinker.
In his story OF Ny LIFE Mr. Augustus Hare. Civ
ing an account Of n house party at Hatfield in 1890
told how "a colossal man and great eater he
would always All two glasses Of wine at once 10
have one in reserve On the subject. The
London Times's' correspondent at Berlin remarks
that ito the end Count Herbert retained tho jOvIaI
ways OF his student days He what the
Germans call 'burschNos.' and in his day had an
extraordinary capacity for drinking. like his
father" He adds: Il know of instance in
which, after dinner with more than the usual
quantity Of champagne and bottle two OF
very choice old port. he insisted upon drinking
'Bruderschaft' with his astonished host in a tum-
berfu OF old cognac"
GLAMOUR.
have read so long in tho Book OF the Brave
! hear the tramp OF their their. feet
catch the sound of an echoing cheer.
Blown down the night wind family clear.
And the drums unfaltering heat
I have read so long IN the Book OF the Brave
Their flags go streaming by,
Sharp comes the sentry's cry;
Seems a low siimmer from some stil camp
Where the sleeping soldiers lie.
I have read so long in the Book OF the Bravo
I march where the heroes are;
on my breast i feel scar.
| turn TO gazs, o.. on tn the rsyIess 1ight;
And behold-the bivouao start
-(Lulu Whedon. In The October Century
Kifter-That's a nice umbrella you've got
Ldfter-Yes II was a present.
Kigter-Indeed2 Who gave 1t to you?
Iifter-Nobody gave IL 10 mo- but IL has an In
scription it showing that it was presented to
John f. Jones'. whoever that is-(Philadelphia
Press
1t is a happy idea OF the Japanese War ONCE to
provide the troops in the field with illustrated most
cards. bearing message for home ready printed
dino aUty
message runs thus: This is 10 let you know that
I alive and well give you nv adj
dress. for l do not know where l shall be to-
morrow. But your letter will reach me II YOU copv
the postmark on this card Greetings to my family
and friends. The first OF the picture postcard
in a campaign was made by the French ARMY ~
the Loire in 1S. Since then it has been ignored by
the military mind in Europe. But the japanese
have a knack of swapping up the unconsidered
trihes OF Western civilization.
Too Many Questons-The faliacy OF asking too
many questions is generally followed by much en-
/ was stopping at a large hotel and one day as
hatkeeper. said to him:
How do YOU know that is my hatP"
Il don't know II. sub, said the boy
Then. why DO you give i to me?' insisted.
Because replied the boy, you gave IL TO
me!'-Q4ippincotts.
AS our week is not used except among Christian
converts, the Chinese accustomed 10 count by
the days of the moon Certain days are considered
specially sacred; such the first and fifteenth of
each month and the dates on which the numbers
are doubled-as the third of the third month. or
seventh of the seventh month. Particular attention
is given in the calendars for general use. 10 the
lucky and unlucky Representatives even TO the
neglect of astronomical information and predictions
Some editions combine rather poetical matter with
the practical and superstltiOus notes. giving the
date when the rainbow will first be seen. the time
for the opening of certain flowers and the migra-
tions and songs of birds The official calendars are
issued annually. after they have received the En-
peror's approval; and. although filled with super
stition and inaccurate many particulars they ara
most interesting and attractive. and present good
example OF the lore and science OF the Chinese
people.
How II Happened-sha major says he
lost limb during the late
Whealton--Aes he up tree ana the enemy
shot away the limb he was sitting on--lchicago
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