New-York tribune., 1906-05-15
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

John underwood. who died at Whittlesea, Eng
land in 17S3 left some odd instructions for his
burial His fortune Of 5000 went to his sister
provided that bell was tOlled at his grave no
relative followed his cOfin and various other ar
rangements were carried out. Six men only were
AnVlteo' ana requested not to come in black -
VINO received 10 guineas each for their services
service over. an arch raised over the green
painted coffin. with Mon Ornnis Moriar 17s9 >, an
scr1Oed on white marble. The six then sang the
last stanza Of the Twentieth Ode OF the SECOND
BOOK OF Horace. The deceased, who had been
cof1ned fully dressed, had under his head Sana-
COWS Horace. at his feet Bentleys Milton in
MS right hand Greek Testament and in his left
hand a small Horace The six on repairine IN
his house to cold repast had to sing the Thirty
first Ode and drink cheerful glass before retiring
at p m This DONE directed the will. Think no
more OF John Underwood"
"Pa, what are halcyon days?'
'Sh-h replied H Peck ST., as he looked
around to assure himself that he and his son were
your dear mamma is faT. far away from the WICK
ed. noisy city, enjoying freedom from household
much.'-Chicago Record-Herald.
Nine. Curie has explained an incident in the life
of her late husband. He had the distinction OF
refusing the red ribObn Of the Legion of Honor
His reason was a matter of speculation. One in
sinuatiOn that the great chemist had a griev-
ance that his wife not decorated with him:
another still less plausible. was that he did not
care to accept decoration which had never been
conferred upon his father. Nine. Curie writes
quietly to observe that all this is purely fantastic
M Curie had a settled conviction that personal
decorations were open to objections that OUT
weighed their advantages. and to her great joy,
sharing his opinion, he acted up to II in his own
case. He had declined academic distinction before
declining the Legion of Honor
Less Capacity for suf1ering-'I notice the So
siI said the Rev 6r FouTtbiV .VYby s fbafS!
Because" answered the leader of the choir
that are always nocing Tg ReF sngins
wasn't at her best when she sang that solo, 5 and
they worry her so she can't do herself Justice
never preach sermon WITHOUT dispieasing a lot Of
people They don't fail to let me hear Of IT, either
Yes, but it's different with you. doctor. You
haven't the artistic temperament. Chicago Trib-
une
CMO) Tribune" He salutes his readers thus
Some newspaper are expert hot air gun
ners and when they make their debut in a town
turn loose the Vesuvus batteries. shelling
munity with dream pellets. We come here with
out a plumed circus band heading a glIttering
gold -bespangled parade. with an air-splitting
whistle in the rear. but with fifteen years ex-
perience in country newspaper work. a fairly clean
laundry character and an ambition to make re-
spectacle living"
THE REASON
[EIumorists humorists because they sad.-The
Sketch
Attribute not to overlOWing glee
The sparkling ebullitOns of my wit,
Nor, when you smile, think you behcld in me
The proof that spirits and expressions Mt;
Experience tells
That cap and bells
Show not hilaTity. but lack of H.
So. If / set the table In 9 roar
BY ex'trously manipulating truth,
Or putting vehicles their steedS before,
Or proving culture more and more uncOuth,
Pray recognize
The secret lies
Within a troublesome and hollow tooth
If Joy OF living bubbles from nv Inns
AS II for Care / did not care a pin
And were prize held out for merry quips.
There could not be question who would win
Then may you know
The bills I owe
And have no chance 10 nav are dronDinp On
And Il you scan this unpretending ode
And hnd II haply suited your mind
THINK not the metal the anvil gloVved
AS In the forge OF wit q was refined:
But seek it's cause
In Natures laws
And know some other verse has been declined