New-York tribune., 1908-07-10
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

This notice appeared recently In German papers
Bowed with grief and recognizing the wisdom or
Gcd who decrced It, the widow and four children
of Haftwig Lang1nann make known to their rela-
tiyes and friends the entry into eternal rest Of
beloved husband and father. There will be no ora
ton at his bier, because words could describe
his worth or make sorrow less. Flowers from
those who share grief should not be sent be-
cause the custom dstasteful to him who has
gone. II desire to show such a mark Of respect
exists let II find expression in gifts TO the poor,
whose thanks we shall echo in the firm knowledge
that the act would find favor with him whose Dfe
was goodness
Conductor-This here transfer expired an hour
The Lady digging In her purse snappishly)-No
wonder, with not a single venttlator open in the
whole car!-Puck-
Uncle Sam, generous in giving vacations to his
two legged servants, is hereafter to allow thirty
days leave year to the Postoff1ce Department
horses in Washington. The animals to be sent.
a few at time, to fine, rich pasture in Mary
land Every enploye of the government" says
the chief clerk in the Postof1ce Department. re
ceives thirty days annual vacation and thirty days
sick leave, If necessary L see no reason why the
horses we use IN the business of the department
ought not TO receive rest or vacation. and here
after 1 am going to send each of the horses away
for thirty day period OF rest. We spare
many of them in the summer and this is the time
they will appreciate a rest from the hot asphalt
and welcome the green grass of the country and
the shade of the trees
Il understand" said the oldtime friend, that
you are gettn' right exclusive"
Well answered Mr.. Cumrox. that's what
mother an the girls call It,
Plain lonesome Washington Star.
.eTIt-Bits'' has recently been publishing some facts
about the stature OF we'll known English authors
In one Of its articles 1t says: "Of past giants in
literature in two senses of the term, have
Thacberay who was feet 8 inches in height.
Coming to the present time. We have Sir Arthur
Conan Doyle who is feet inches high, but
doesn't look It account OF his stalwart build.
Then there is Cutcllffe Hyne. who is feet inches
in height while Hesketh Prichard Is a shade
taller Keble Howard, the author of The Smiths
of Surbiton,' to 6 feet Ia inches in height,
while his brother r S. Warren Bell who at once
ends and tops our list is close upon feet inches"
Does your husband play poker?'
Il don't know When he home broke
ALWAYS feel that It necessary for him to be able
to sit down and think undisturbed. and when he
barrassing questions Chicago Record-Herald.
All American flags made for the government
hereafter will contain forty-six stars, the baby
star having been added for tho State OF Okla
homa The stars in the new flag. OF which
have already been placed on sale, arranged
according to orders from the government In
six rows of which the first. third fourth and
sixth have eight stars each and the second and
fifth rows seven stars each. New York business
house has sent to its customers a Fourth of
Julv souvenir a eorty-six star flag In the letter
accompanying the gift history OF the first flag
IS given 1t made taught to be-
lieve by Betsey Ross at her home, No. 23O Arch
street Philadelphia. after design which was
approved by Washington. Robert Morris and
George Ross. Betsey's uncle These men were
appointed by the Continental Congress to select a
design.
.s.T'hey he has enough heat To la tbtrtv
seven million years.
How long?"
For thirty y-seven million years"
Then what's the of me taking a two weeky
vacation 2''-Ioulsvills Courier-JournaI,