New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-11
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

"a Poet and a Patriot is tho title which
his admirers in Italy have bestowed upon
Mario Rapisardi. the venerable author OF
'Incifero," the work which. when II MADE
its first appearance, was ordered 10 DO
DESTROYED by the Church authorities OF
Messina. Rapisardi was for many years
a teacher. but recently Ill health made
work an impossibiity. His friends ana
neighbors at Catanla, 'fn appreciation or
worth and patriotism and as an evidence
of their love" bought his library for 10
600 lire, with the promise that 1t be lett IN
tact and with its present owner and event
uauv 10 be turned over to the city
archives" The poet agreed to the con-
tract and Immediately gave one-fourth OF
the amount received as nucleus FOR a
tuberculosis hospital
First Trustee-But this ancient institu-
ton of learning will fall unless something
is done -
Second Trustee--True, but what can ,. we
DO? We have already raised the tuition
until IT is almost per cent OF the rrater-
nifty fees.-Puck.
He was about seven years old and, fairly
hopping on the platform Of a Broadway
express at Manhattan street, he addressed
the white clad conductors SAY. what did
thew change your suits for?' The con-
ductor was speechless and tho passengers
within earshot laughed aloud, and one OF
them said: Eyes, why? In a smelly hole
and a smutty one. why did they pick out
white? Why not khaki? 1t doesn't show
dirt"
Bride-elect-what would you have thrown
instead Of rice?
Brutal friend-A few grains Of common
sense.-Judge.
A French physician. Or. Fischer. has
turned his attention to the matter or
sleeping reform. After a series OF expert
nents he has come to the conclusion that
tho orthodox way OF sleeping is wrong
and advocates complete reversal OF the
existing order Of things. You must have
your head on level with. or lower than
your feet. II pillows are to be used they
must he under the feet instead OF the head.
The result, he claims. VIII be amazing.
being a sure cure for insomnia, as well as
n preventive for the nightmare. To pre-
wont any inconvenience by too sudden
change tho pillows should be gradually
reduced and finally placed under the feet.
Mrs. Murphy's husband was extremely
III and she consulted doctor.
'I'm sorry. madam" he said gravely,
'but your husband is dying by inches.
"Well" she said, with an air of hopeiul
RESIGNATION. ivan good thing is me poor
man is slx-foot-tree i'll his stockings so
he'll last some time yet,"-Tit-Bits
"Our grandparents. who saw Little All
Right knew all about the skill OF the jap
anese gymnast. sleight-of-hand performer
and juggler." saws an English letter from
Berlin. but the Chinese entertainers OF
those classes have not been well known
until this season. We have had occasional
stars. but the first real troupe. embracing
sword swallowers, fire eaters. contortion-
lists. knife throwers. jusglers and perform
ers on musical instruments, Is now giving
entertainments in this city The troupe
consists OF four men and as many women.
They are not bad looking. are clever be-
yond the average and versed in all the
tricks Of the vaudeville trade
'IIow many men does he employ?"
lie isn't an employer. He works on a
salary like the rest OF US"
That's queer. / thought he must be the
boss. / Just heard him telling another man
that he hadn't taken vacation I'm twelve
rs."-Detroit Free Press.