New-York tribune., 1908-03-29
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

In an incon.picuous place in Yorkville there is
resort over which a German Of ample proportions
presides with the dignity which comes with the
possession OF a Franco Prussian war medal The
place is not a club, tavern. hotel. saloon res
taurant but little OF each and It's patrons. even
the American VINO goes there regularly. call
II Die Knepe." A discussion as 10 the relative
merits OF the various brands OF beer took place
there a few nights ago which grew heated that
Skat and pinoche games had 70 be halted for
time. The American contended that the views OF
the dcbaters were based on their loyalty 10 their
respective birthplaces more than on their know
ledge Of the beer which came from them and TO
demonstrate this he entered into conspiracy with
the veteran landlord All invited 10 cele-
brate M Yankees birthday. and in honor of the
occasion a barrel OF imported beer was put on
tap It was nearly all gone before the knowing
ones informed that they had been drinking
and praising Tie domestic product
Dolan with observation-disclosures! but thot's a
strange haliucynation. An ostrich thinks he's out
av soight whin he puts his head In tn sand.
Mrs, Dolan-How loike man whin he puts his
head in silk hat'-Judse.
The editor OF Army and Navy Life has in his
possession what he believes to be the only phono-
graph cylinder containing record of the famous
Dewey land parade He occupied seat IN the
front row Of stand opposite thesW Astoria
EJte and for his delectation had with him
phonograph which he work just before
Sousa's Band came within range. Family through
the din OF cheering the music Of the Stars and
Stripes" be heard gradually growing clearer.
and then passing away in the overwhelming thun-
der of applause which greeted the sailors OF the
Olympia, and which wellnigh broke the recorder
when Admiral Dewey hove into sight
DO You really think IT ridiculous?" she replied
snHlIe wasn't quite the Philadelphia Ledger.
The purser a transatlantic liner is
ceedingly busy man when his steamer comes abeam
os Quarantine. His troubles begin some five hours
before the steamer arrives of Sandy Hook and
continue until every passenger has left the pier.
The purser is bcsieged by passengers who wish TO
exchange foreign money for American; he has TO
tell them when the steamer IS expected to dock,
when their watches ahead and reply to hun
dreds OF other trivial questions. The pursers
the French Line nothing II not courteous, but
sometimes their patience is sorely tried. and 10
avoid any apparent discourtesy In the trlbulatons
of arriving at port they prepare a statement for
the press containing memoranda OF the notable
passengers. special incidents, ships spoken. amount
Of specie and weather conditions" The statement
is manifolded and handed TO the reporters with
pleasant smile and the gatherers do the rest
Naybor-Do you keep a cat?
Subbubs-Yes. and can tell you the best way to
Naybor-How?
Press.
Chicago has equipped its public library with a
fire protector called water curtain that has
passed satisfactory test AT the top Of the build
ing is system OF tubes through which water
supplied from tank can be caused to flow
the outside walls. Recently the efficiency of the
water curtain established by fire that con-
sumed large spice mill adjoining the library
building The water being turned on. the outer
walls Immediately covered with liquid
sheet which, as the temperature low. became
eventually sheet Of ice.
Pubican-And how do you like being married.
John?
John-Don't like it at all
PubIican--Why, what's the matter wi she. John?
money; when goes ONE to my dinner it's money
again and at supper It's the same. Nothing but
Publican-Weli, / never What do she do wi all
that money?
Punch.
The Tribune in a brief news dispatch recently
told of an invention by a Worcester (Mass.) man.
designed to make firearms noseess. The inventor
has exhibited in Boston a model which weighs
about 1t Is rectangular In shape, about
two inches long. half that in width and about
three-fou OF ar inch thick. In one end Is
hole which exactly fits the end of the rifle for
which the attachment is intended. 1t fits
the mizzle without any slots other devices used
fails TO disodge IL. the fit is exceedingly close
over the end of the rifle barrel. For distance of
about an inch the device has bore sufficient
contain the end of the barrel OF the gun. Then IL
drops TO the size the bullet which is to be fired
The interior Is hollow. and some attachment which
kills the sound is hidden there.
does not object to children She Is coored girl
-iii.s.iratsd Bit.