New-York tribune., 1906-06-23
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

An accident has discovered curious profession
in Paris. that of professor of feas. What ne
teaches lively insects does not appear. Such pro-
fessor, Jocolino, took up his residence IN
lodging house. Unfortunately. Jocolinos pupils
multiplied with far more rapidity than he couid
train them to be well behaved with the result
that their active disposition led them to explore
the adjoining rooms of the lodging house. "Iiere
they performed their own account But their
visits not to the liking of the neighbors. ana
Jocolino obliged to listen to some very forcible
remonstrances on the subject. The nuisance, how
ever, did not abate, and finally one of the tenants
plumber named Sauvin. decided to take the mat
ter into his own hands. Armed with a large
quantity OF insect powder, the irate plumber en-
tered Jocolinos room in the absence Of the pro
fessor" and sprinkled the exterminatOr in all
directions While he engaged however. the
flea trainer returned. and. mstaking the plumber
for a burglar. seized revolver and shot him in
the head Sauvin is now lying in a hospital. and
the trainer of the lively flea is in the hands Of the
police
Uncle Sam Fooled-"James. my son. did YOU
take that letter TO the postofce and pay the post
Father seed lot of men putting letters in a
little place, and when no looking l slipped
in yours for nothing "-Harper's Weekly.
An anecdote is told Of Sir Henry Roscoe. Dur
ing Of his scientific lectures he was pleased at
the wrapt and apparently intelligent attention OF
a woman in the audience. Afterward she expressed
her appreciation. but added There is thing
though which is not quite clear. Is the cerebellum
inside outside the skunT'
To Make It Tender-''Wafter" called the Gus
toner in the restaurant where orchestra was
playing
kindly tell the leader of the orchestra 10 play
something sad and low while dine l want to see see
If II won't have softening influence on this
steak.'-Aiilwaukee Sentinel.
Two experts Of the Trieste Museum of History
have succeeded in solving an archaeological mys-
Roman city OF Nesartian of the Istrians had al
ways been rather puzzle. though vouched for by
authority respectable Livy. According TO the
historian OF Hannibal Epulus, the last of the kings
of Nesartian. beaten in his last stand against the
onsweep of the Roman legons, took the last ter
rible resolution OF despairng patriotism. Rather
than become the subjects OF conquering Rome he
and hts troops. unable longer hold their city.
set it fire with their hands. and all per-
ished In the flames. The city has been un-
earthed
When They Wore Armor.-"Who are your" In
Quired King Arthur of the stranger.
Il am Spike Hennessy, the safe blower was the
answer.
''At iastr' exclaimed the King Hurry. then.
and help unbutton my friend IaunceOt's pea
Jacket fear that he has fainted."-Iife.
An American in Devonshire, according to "The
London Tribune" had been told he must not miss
seeing a certain peculiar rock formation known
loclally as "Satan's Stool" While leisurely exam
ining the curiosity he accosted by irate
military looking man. who demanded in unprintabIe
language what he meant by trespassing on private
property. WALL said the Yankee. II was told I
should make point of seeing Satan's Stool but 1
never guessed should have the pleasure of meet
ing the owner