New-York tribune., 1907-09-19
TIE TALK OF THE DAY.

Although living in a part Of New York City. the
one hundred more military prisoners on Gov
ernors Island have many customs which make II
seem as though they in another land Time
is not counted by them in days, weeks and
months but in ''broOms." Many Of the prisoners
are short term men, and they detailed 10
police the grounds. OF course this means much
sweeping. and broom lasts about month. Thus
''brooms" In army lingo. means two months.
No prisoner is permitted salute officer in the
manner prescribed for soldiers who behave them
selves Instead. they fold their and look
straight to the front whenever they pass those en-
titled 70 a salute. a soldier who IS a prisoner is
never referred to by his name: his official num-
ber which Is stcnciled upon his clothing. Is used
instead.
TriPpern1 say; Johnny What Whss do people in the
country 40 "hen wasp sunES EN-
Little Johnny NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Opin-
ion.
The heavy snowfall and storms In the Alpine
region last winter and late IN the spring forcibly
illustrate the proverb OF its being I'll wind that
blows no good For the last half century there
has been observed a steady diminution in the area
OF the Swiss glaciers. and jereniads have ap-
peared In print the dark prospect should
tourists their faces in other directions
The rgors OF 1S0s-07 have changed all this Ac-
cording to all the authorities. they have left a
deposit which will go far 10 rehabllitate the
glaciers.
a well known musician was talking about old
fashioned concerts.
Some OF the hits directed at these concerts were
merited." he said. 'One hit. and good one. was
made by crusty old man. He called upstairs 10
What time you girls take getting ready for
and I'm all ready. '-Tit-Bits-
Many women in Munich support themselves by
street sweeping. II does not follow that they are
lifelong citizens OF the city because they brush and
carry away the dirt OF its streets The recruits OF
this army come from the country. strappng daugh-
ters Of small farmers laborers. and the task
is "A coveted one to these stout and wholesome
young women. so that there is always a waiting
list. They dress In kind OF uniform, Tyrolese
hat OF green with feather the side. blue petit
coat. red jacket and neckerchef.
"I'r sell you ten thousand dollars worth OF this
mining stock for fifty cents" urges the promoter.
viii be- tis selling ling at "a dollar share
Then why don't you hold to it?' asks the
Il would but l need a hair cut and a shave
How will | lock II walt a month Life.
The 'Russkoje Slowa' tells the following story
about Professor Kowalewski: The doctor was
seated in his consultation room In a mountain re-
sort where he practises his profession several
months every year. The last patient admitted
was a burly man, who sat quietly in the chair op-
posite the doctors until the latter looked up
and asked: What can / do for you? The man
drew a paper out of his pocket and handed 1t to
the professor. who read: 1 want 5000 ruoles'
After a pause of few minutes the written request
was laid OH the desk and the doctor said; l nave
no money but If had l would not give II to you
We shall see.' said the alleged patient drawing
from the same pocket large revolver. so We
SHALL said the doctor pointing a weapon OF equal
size at the intruder So they sat several minutes
when the burly man lowered his weapon saying
Il shall not harm you and passed out through
the Wanting into the street Professor
Kowalewsd said he would have followed the man
If his revolver had been loaded
Teacher-Winie. YOU Will please name some OF
the worlds greatest heroes.
Wilie-Sam Crawford. home run hitter Ty Cobb.
base stealer, and Davy Jones, the best batter In
the business.-Detrolt Free Press