New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-22
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

"One OF the latest occupations for women is
found in the role OF understudy' 20 the wives OF
the great American unillionaires' says The Dun
dee Advertiser" The 'understudy.' she Is
called-'dummy.' although more correct. Is an
inelegant term-is employed 20 try on dresses.
She must have the exact measurements OF her pa
troness. the coloring, and when possible, the
same type OF face. II is not sufficient that an
understudy should bear a close physical resem-
blance 10 her employer. She must have absorbed
her ideas and Individuality and possess good taste
and sound judgment in regard 20 wearing apparel.
With such qualifications she can command high
prices. OF certain young woman who repre-
scented for dTessmakng purposes OF New
Yorks weaithiest ladies IL Is related that
vices extending only six weeks I'm trying on
and experimenting the making OF a set OF gowns
and other garments she received payment at the
rate OF flO a week"
Guest-I hear you going TO give up house.
H2st@sh-not so loud; my wife wants TO have
the satisfaction Of discharging the cook.-Puck.
Wildcats attracted by the deer have appeared
In large numbers in the outskirts of Vermont
towns near Rutland and have caused considerable
alarm among the inhabitants OF the rural districts.
Several fine specimens have been brought in by
local sportsmen. who report them IN greater num-
beers than usual.
The big cats have shown great holiness In stalk
Ing their game, and often follow the deer to the
borders OF the towns. Many OF them nave been
shot within the boundary lines OF the large villages
Active steps are being taken 10 drive out the
savage pests. not only do they slaughter game
but they 10 travellers on country
roads
Hes rather loud chap"
Yes he doesn't understand that there is a differ
ence between being breezy and being windy
Houston Post
An Englishman resident In Persia fell into dis
cussiOn with neighbOr there. says Napier Malcolm
in his book on Persia. the native tendency to
lying. lie insisted that lying was sin 1T Is all
very we'll for Ferangi tan EngIishman) TO say
that replied the Persian. But the fact is they
cannot tell lies IL Is entirely a matter
OF climate" In that Persians ought to speak
the TRUTH said the Englishman. zone OF the
ancient Greek historians declared that Persians
were remarkable for their truth telling That Is
very true" said the native. But who does not
know that the climate of country changes entirely
in 1900 years."
This weather is very uncertain" said the person
who makes "a speciality OF discomfort
oor., es. answered Young Mrs: rorkins; but
way Tor Charley TO bet on t"-Washington Star.
branch OF business conducted by a Philadelphia
establishment devoted 90 supplying and boarding
featheTed pets is that OF preparing dead birds for
burial. Children who have lost their canarIes or
other sOngsters through disease or accident bring
the little cadavers 10 the laid out In be-
coming style Tiny collins. each just large enough
for bird kept I'm stock. also quantities of
pale pink and blue cotton The latter is used for
filling the bird coffin. and this the bird is laid
The effect when brides body is 'decently' COM
posed on the pink and blue cotton is sufficient to
console the little mourning master mistress The
children then convey their coffin away for burial
Fuaeral expenses are light
Long-By the way, old man. 60 you remember
borrowing $40 OF me six months ago?
Long-But you said you only wanted IL for IA
Short-And l told you the truth didn't keen IL
twenty minutes-ChicaGn News