New-York tribune., 1907-04-21
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

An interesting case az law. which centred on the
observance OF an old Jewish custom. decided
IN Vienna recently \ merchant says The Amert-
can Israelite" discharged clerk account OF
neglect OF duty Among the charges against him
was that he came 10 the store late in the morning
because he attended service at the synagogue in
order 20 say Kaddish-the prayer for the dead-for
his father. The clerk argued that II his privi
lege and his duty 20 say the prayer for his de-
parted father while the merchant who was also
religious man. maintained that II Moses had
known that man had pay 5000 gulden year
rent he would have made different laws" The
Judge would not allow such argument. but de-
cided In favor OF the merchant. because the daily
attendance at the synagogue could not be consd-
cred tho right OF the clerk without the consent
OF the employer"
'Is your husband up YETI" inquired the early
i guess he IS" replied the stern looking woman
wen ia Ike to say few words to him
80 would l. lie hasn't come home yet."-Phila-
dephia Press.
The Monument I1ondons famous columa which,
as Pope wrote like bully lifts its tall head and
les" IS a source OF profit 10 the City Corporation.
says The Pail Mall Gazette" The actual surplus
for the current year is placed at about $500. The
tolls charged TO visitors appear S2.7OO and the
sale OF the booklet IS estimated TO produce $40. on
the other side OF the account. internal painting
will cost $500 and gas and water $50 and $25O re
spectively while wages and clothing win absorb
81 300. and the grant to the pension fund is S225
she-Didn't you thrash the who ran off with
He-No: am going TO let the crime bring ito own
Observation-Disclosures BITS
The London bobby is notorious for over
grown feet and hands the New York cop"
Likewise the London cabby Is generally accredited
with never being at n loss for a reply. One day a
'ebobby'' lifted up his hand majesticalIy To hnt
cabby but the latter crowded his horse ahead
Didn't you see me raise my 'and?" demanded
the bobby"
.I did see tho sky darken moment, but my
'orse was shyin' at your feet, retorted the cabby
as he whipped up and went on
THE MODERN MILKMAID.
where are you going. my pretty maid?"
I'm going G-mlking, sir" she said;
asy et dootOrs ES Sr' csePtihcate sGH Tst she said
Cant bring bacteria on on ,c,,t any terms; MS ..
Take carbolic plunge and peroxide spray.
II YOU can prove that your germs are all dead,
Go with me milking. sir, she said
Might assist you. my pretty maid?'
M will o4 let y0g hep % p2sb9 9sf9 9 aP To my stable
Polish the n39rs ust 'tb az o t,,aS S you re able;
Germs have such fondness for milk in the rawl
Then treat the cows to lively shampoo.
Polish their teeth with a sterlized brush.
Ten billion more germsn be born ere you're
Get steriiized milk pals and stools for two.
Put state seal on the sterilized door,
Then we'll be sure that the germs are all dead
Yes you may go with me. sir, she said.
GARRET SMITH.
An unusual series OF courts martial is now sit
ting at every army corps headquarters in italy,
appears that large body of the warrant officers
from all the galTisons have become so dissatisfied
with their condition. and so hopeless OF seeing It
improved through the ordinary channels. that they
have sent a collective petition direct to the War
Minister. And now at every post a court martial
consisting OF colonel. two lieutenant colones and
two captains is trying the delinquents the uues-
tion. Shall they be degraded? At Milan alone
twelve quartermasters are being tried.
But" protested Miss Jokeley "I assure Won the
stories I've been telling you original with me
/ shouldn't think gentleman would doubt my
word
Well" replied Brightley. Il consider it more
gentlemanly TO doubt your word than to believe
you old enough to have originated those stories -
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