New-York tribune., 1906-12-31
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

English people eat. on the average thirteen
pounds of butter head yearly. says 1.-The Stew
ards Bulletin" This is more than is eaten per
capita in any other nation. Parsley eaten by
the ladies of ancient Rome as cleanser OF the
breath and honey boiled in anise seed and wine
were also used for the purpose. The sources
from which New York City gets it's celery supply
throughout a year are given follows by of
the largest handlers: California sells the New
York City market from early In December about
March lS During this period about five hundred
cars are received The Florida crop supplies the
market until about the middle Of June and some
thing like four hundred cars come from that source
From June 10 to about December 10 New York
State supplies the celery for New York City About
seven hundred and fifty cars shipped
Caudle-Why do you call Speaks a liberal edu-
Waddel-Ee lectures without pay
Caudle-Then my wife mus, be In tha. class also
day ab Ied me eong m e same thng ever snes the
Proper Methods Of Being Policeman" will be
tho subject Of series of lectures TO be delivered
to all the patrolmen, sergeants. lieutenants, cap
tains and inspectors of Chicagos police force Chief
Collins has decided his men need lectures. and he
has placed Frank D. Comerford. police attorney, IN
charge OF the duty of preparing the addresses
When they ready the Chief will send Mr. Com
erford out to deliver them. with every policeman
in the city in compulsory attendance.
IN Nov that you've gone to housekeeping. which
Neifher OF of us. We have provisional govern.
ment''
What is that?'
THE k's''-Batimore American
Artificial silk is made from wood pulp In Sweden
The imitation is excellent. but it is found that
many dresses made from 1t have been discarded
because the creases made when the wearers sit
down do not out. 1t IS scarcely possible 10
distinguish the real from the artificial silk but this
defect has proved fatal for use dress pieces.
Kadley Rich--I saw great deal of Belle Swell
/
Goodiey Bullion-Yes; she was telling me she
Kadley Rich-Ah! she's going there. eh?
Catholic Standard and Times
Berlin paper, speaking of the visit of King
Haakon, says: I'VE are reminded of two stories
which had their origin In the visits of royal per-
eonages to strange shores. When the late King
of Portugal visited London for the first time
he anxious to meet all the great painters of
England. When Sir Edwin Landseer was pre-
sented the King said: delighted to meet you.
I have always been great admirer of dumb ami
mals' No less unfortunate many of the COM
pliments which the Shah of Persia endeavored to
pay the English people. When the Duchess OF
Westminster presented he greeted her heartily.
I have heard SO often about you.' he said. Your
worthy name is we'll known. IN my country .
The lady surprised. and turning TO friend
said: The man thinks Westminster Abbey
and she right.
Some , friends 5 are rel like The roses sweet,
WitE gentle smiling TO complete
But when the wintry skies are gray
Alack The roses fade away!
And some are like the holly bough
With thorny leaf and stalwart mien
Whose rugged touch would wound the brow
OF pleasure In a summer scene.
But when the winter frowns. severe,
The holly bough is stanch with cheer
Washington Star.