New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-09
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

The Stockholm Geographical Society has ac-
cepted the design submitted by Eric Kindberg for
a memorial to the aeronaut Andre. to be erected
in that city and 10 be unveiled on July L. the
tenth anniversary OF Andres ascent in quest Of
the North Pole. In describing the work the scuip-
tor says The bass relief shows the arshIp on fits
voyage. female figure. representing Sweden.
looks anxiously toward the departing advGnturers
and a group OF young men cheer them, while a
patriarch scans the horizon The names OF Andre
and his intrepid companions. Steinbsrg and Fraen-
KEEL, appear on the border under the seulptured
groups"
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
The grounding puts us III at ease.
Oh, Secretary Wilson. please
Have him exterminated.
Washington Star.
In an article descriptive OF the appearance Of
Sarah Bernhard in "A play Parts paper says:
Miguel Zsmacos's play, The Fools. Is written in
verse IL deals with romantic adventure which
took place in France In the sixteenth century. II
has no depth. but is exceedingly amusing. Bern
hardt for the part of a youthful lover and
her wonderful performance made those who
privileged TO witness the dress rehearsal doubt that
they were really looking upon the sixty year old
Sarah"
.., MY dear mygrmuTsd the sick man to his wife,
sweetest mnsIc ,iSeartbIy I'm it, beautv ~ "
John" said his wife what you hear is phono-
people. anyhow. No consideration for their neigh
bors. Go and tell EN- to stop that Internal racket
at once. cleveland Leader.
The recent snowstorm revived many blizzard
yarns. This told by cid commuter: II
have a souvenir of the blizzard OF 'sS "A flask
which full OF whiskey when I started from
home to 80 trip to the South that memo
rable day. II took us many hours to reach New
York. and there We much suffering on the train
because OF the cold. but the flask never
touched and what has not eyaporated OF the orig
ina pint Is still in it."
But how could you keep It under the cireum-
stances?' was asked.
MY wife had packed II I'm my trunk instead OF
the handbag. Since that day have allowed
any one to pack my bag
so you favor strike Aren't wages good?'
.steadS Work Srs Hf isD f"3 3bsIa..
That's the trouble. I've earned much that
can afford vacation. Philadelphia Ledger
Won Moltkes objection to the waste OF words Is
Illustrated by German army officers who tell this
story: Just before the train pulled out of the sta
ton a captain of hussars entered the generals
"Ciuten morgen exceenz" Two hours later the
train slowed up at a way station. The captain
rose. saluted and with another Gluten morgen ex-
cellenz" left the train. Turning to OF his COM
paniOns Won Motke said. with an expression OF the
greatest disgust: 'Intolerable gasbag."
'Fretwork my son. fretwork." repled mater
familias, conndently.-Ph Philadelphia Inquirer.
\ phonogra phic device that will call the police
by telephone adds hazard to the dangers of
the burglars profession When an attempt Is
made to force window or door with which the
proper connections have been made an electric
current operates photograph in the garrett The
machine calls up central and asks for the police
station. The monograph then informs the officers
of the robbery, giving street and number, and re-
peats this information long as the receiver Is
down. Meantime. the intruder. all unconscious
that an alarm has been Tung in. virtually walks
into trap. and If the call is promptly responded
to is soon in the lookup.
Georse, she said before were married you
ever bring me anything now?" -
MY DEAR replied George. did you ever hear OF
fisherman giving bait to fish he had caught
Then the Kettle boiled over.-Ttt- Bits.
An enterprising German has patented a devicA
for htting monographs TO doors As the customer
enters the door Of shop a voice will call out
Flour is cheaper to-day" New CONSIGNMENT ~
special quality mincemeat just received; try some"
and similar Invitations.
Mrs, HayfOhk lin country postonice)-Anythine
for me? ''Ns
Postmaster-I don't see nothin'.
Mrs. Hayforh-I was eXpectin' a letter or most
card from Aunt Spriggs tellin what day she was
Rural Postmaster calling TO his ydfe,-Dtd va
see a postcard from Mrs. Hayfork's Aunt SALLY
tellln' what day she was comm.
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