New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-10-22
TIE TALK OF THE DAY.

German East Africa seems to be more civil
ICED than would appear from Some OF the reports
Of trouble sent by cable from there. At any rate
the Christian natives seem TO have learned the
trick of striking when they don't like their work
and their wages. Recently all the native helpers
Of the German mission on the banks of the Tana
River went strike demanding an increase Of
wages. They alleged that their allowances of IL
rupees g month insufficient. But the mis-
sionartes carefully Investigated the conditions
taking into account the cost Of living and or
commodities They came to the conclusion that
the wages were fair and sufficient, seeing that
these native helpers do so little work in connec-
ton with the mission that they have abundance
Of time for the cultivation OF their fields and
their gardens. The religious work Of these Chris
tian native helpers consists in preaching twice
each Sunday, in catechising the young people
twice a week, in holding devotional exercises
every morning for twenty minutes and in teach
ing secular subjects IN the schools one hour each
day The missionaries held out firmly against
the demand for larger salaries by their African
assistants refusing to continue negotiations till
better spirit shown. The strikers have ac-
cordingIy sent an energetic appeal to the head
quarters in Germany.
His Ma-Wnlie where have you been? Your hair
is suspciously wet.
His Ma-But your clothes are not wet.
on tbe bridfe thought avbe ia faii in so
took off my clothes. an l did.-Illustrated Bits.
Lord Rosyn's effort to show that by a system
evolved by himself It possible to win at
roulette against the Monte Carlo bank not the
first to gain public attention. Inasmuch Lord
Roslyn lost only stage money, his defeat at the
hands OF Sir Hiram Maxim was less expensive
than that of the Austrian nobleman who. in the
spring of 1905. lost 100000 at Paris club in a
similar venture. These endeavors recall the ex-
perience of a man we'll known in public life. who
became a member Of a Presidential Cabinet. To-
York and one from Philadelphia, and newspaper
man he was dining at Morrisseys club, at Sara
toga one evening From where the group sat
they could see the crowd around Of the
roulette tables, and the sight caused the man
to say: IF those people only knew how easy it
was to win the professional gambler would make
less money" He also had a system" which he
proposed TO work on a small scale for the profit
and the edifcaton Of the party. All Clipped in
for the experimental pool. and the man. napkin
in hand marched of to the table while his friends
continued their meal. Within ten minutes some
thing had gone wrong with the system" and
the man returned TO his chair at the table, but
for the rest Of the meal the words roulette and
system did not exist
so you're looking for a Job. Rastus?'
Vas sub. You see, Use done married gal
who am ahtist at de tub and makes good
wages 49,, want ner 70 on,t yvort2-
oh, no, sub. Tisn,t dat, but Use feared All!
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In a decision Of the Federal Circuit Court for
the Southern District OF Illinois, Judge Hum
phrey recently pointed out of the differences
between whisky and the stun sometimes sold for
IT whisky" he said. rs aged and matured
for not less than four years In charred oak bar
rels Neutral spirits require aging, but may
pass Immediately into consumption. The matur-
ing Of the product in charred barrels modifies
and corrects its raw. biting taste. The action
OF the congeneric properties OF the grain
tanned in the liquor each other and the action
Of the charred wood all by the lapse of years
results in a flavor. aroma, a color, a blend
ing of inherent constituents resulting la bev-
erage agreeable TO tho sight. TO the smell and 10
the taste In neutral spirits the signifies
the character. There is neither taste. smell nor
color and no amount Of aging in charred or I'M
charred barrels will change 1t without the addi-
ton of foreign matter"
The bankrupt rolled up IN automobile to
meeting OF his creditors.
Gentlemen" he began, giving them a conde
scending nod all around. these debts OF mine
shall be paid though | suffer for H."
They murmured their thanks
Il have arranged" he went on, Ito give Won nv,
entire income pro rata (cheers). with the excan
tion (cheers fanter) Of 500 900 year (no cbeers1
which is the least gentleman could live on -
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