New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-12-05
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

The decision OF DR.. Blauvelt that minced veal
may masquerade as chicken salad and that serv-
ing it such ia violation Of the pure food
laws may have effect on the salad orders az
restaurants. The proprietor Of hotel where no
such deception is ever practised" said that he be
lieved that there were some places where patrons
we're imposed upon to salads and steys. but
this done" he said. in places only where
cheap dishes are served and where people expect
TO get something for nothing The man who
wishes to retain the patronage Of good people in
New York must give them good food Compet-
ton makes this compulsory
Amateur-Im going hunting in the Great North
Woods. old man, and I viii send YOU down my
FriendGThanks,, hut am cannibal
FriendGYes can't eat gufdes-Chicago
News.
Among the stories suggested by the death Of
the Empress Of China published in a Vienna
paper IS one by a lady I'm society," in which the
writer tells this about the portrait Of the Em-
press which was exhibited the St. Louis ex-
position; 1T hot July night in ts04- The
portrait of the Empress vas to be unPacked so
that a nigh dignitary might IT the next day.
The great box brought into the dimly lighted
exhibition place and American porters were called
to open it. for no subject Of the Empress dared
touch it. There stood Prince Pu Lum. next to
him some pigtaiIed diplomats, and behind these
lot of servants all nluttering ia pu fang-they
know not This vas fact No one knew
where 10 begin. It long after midnight when
the outer case was removed. Then of
zinc: then another three inches thick of
some unknown material; then felt covering and
finally, a of rich yellow silk This We
thought. the last, but the expensive material
was only wrapper for massive camphor wood
case. and when this was finally dismemhered the
picture came to -.ieR. but it face down and
that position the loyal subjects could not
der it the proper homage. After a long consuta-
ton, the Americans were intrusted with the
task Of placing It against the wall, and then
Orientals in the dim light making obelsance to
the picture are still wildly in my mind"
RaGon-Did YOU see that automobile drama at
the tho@tre last night
bofdrs '9 fSt3 s sG 50 on VIE e s 0e 9s 9
man.
old time Maine hunters sre nothing If not
sourcefuL The Lewiston Journal tells Of the
novel way in which a deer was brought down.
Being out of buckshot, the hunter took the ball
hearings out of his bicycle and loaded a shot
gun she'll with them In place of shot. II was not
long after that he got sight Of fair sized doe
and fired, killing her instantly.
Celestne-And has Mr. Pryors church such a
Iiil ;,,,l ngsed Eyery time he saws Dear
posal.-The Bohemian.
Although New York has recently heard little
about her Undertaking police dogs the fact that
they still in service has not escaped notice h
other cities Washington plans 10 try fouU-footed
seuths. and Major Richard Sylvester, sUperinten-
dent Of police of the capital announces that he
has decided to Import two bloodhounds from Bel
GUM to be used by his department in tracking
criminals. The dogs will be assigned one Of
the suburban precincts, and trained similarly 10
those maintained by the New York Police Depart
ment.
a young married against the wishes OF
his parents, and. in telling friend how O brea
the them. said.
Tell them nrst that I am dead, and gently
work up 10 the climax. Tit Bits