New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-19
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

Persons about 10 install new libraries, or
those who find their books I'm bad cond!-
ton. viii be glad Of the advice offered on
this subject by a writer In Les Annaics"
Paris. Glass cases should always be
avoided, except for a few precious vol
umcs which are specially looked after and
frequently busted. since the confined at
mosphere and lack Of air circulation IN
such bookcases IS favorable TO the de-
vclopment OF germs. insects and mould.
Secondly" adds THE Scientific AmerI-
can" the simple precaution should be
taken Of placing on the shelves behind tho
books strips OF cloth or flannel molstencd
with hcnz!nc. pheuol, tobacco Juice or tur-
pent!ne. These strips give excellent re-
suits II renewed from time to time"
Hunting Squire Murphy you told me
there was good hunting on your land.
Why we've been here an hour and haven't
even seen any game.
Murphy-Just so. sir But the less game
the more hunting you haye.-Tit-Bits.
THEY NEVER WE'RE CONVICTED.
There's nothin' in this graft no more"
said Pink-Eycd Pete. the dip.
And up spoke Jake. Red-Handcd Jake,
I'm sick OF feeling slip
The hanEman's moose around my neck
each time | go TO bed.
Twelve of my victims cripples are, and
four Of them are dead"
so you're reforming, too. old pal?"
asked Pink-Eyed Pete, amazed.
Reforming. hellY' retorted Jake, with
gun hand clenched, upraised.
IT'S only that the gangs too big, and
prices amt go good.
There's guys these days who for C. will
box a bIoke In wood"
YES. that is true" said Pink-Eyed Pete.
and we poor dips must give
The lions share TO some big bull, and how
are we to liver"
II tell you what" said Jake with heat.
Il think I'll be a cop.
I'm tired OF cutting threats and being
ever on the hop.
I've never been confectionery time rye
beat the case;
In getting hooked, not being pinched,
there lies the deep disgrace"
That's met said Pete, the PInk-Eyod
one. 81, too will Join the Force
We've never been convicted, and were
innocent, OF course"
Now they're two OF Waldos men, they
carry gun and club.
Though red with crime they beat the
case, and in beating IT'S the rub
d. T. L.
A wise cavalry officer keeps a sharp
eye upon the horses Of his command, as
the success OF the next engagement may
depend upon their good condition. y ser
gcant was out OF patience with an awk-
ward recruit. Never approach the horses
from behind without speaking he eN-
claimed IL you do, they'll kick you In
that thick head Of yours, and the end OF
II will be that we shall have nothing but
lame horses In the squadron. The Argo-
maui.
Banknotes have been current in Europe
only within the last three centuries; but
the Chinese have used them for over 400
years The Aslatic Museum at ST, Pet
ersburg has acquired a banknote Issued
in Picking in the year 2SoO d. c., in many
respects similar to those now In use II
IS OF thick white paper, inscribed I'm blue
ink with the number OF the note. the
name Of the bank and date OF issue. the
cashiers signature, and the value in
words as well as figures. I'm addition"
according to THE London Chronicle"
the following sage counsel is engraved
around the border: However much you
may possess, strive to be thrifty "
First Official Member-What do you
think OF the new preacher We tried out
yesterday?
Second Oflcial Member-Won't do We'd
never lift the debt with him on the Job.
Why yesterday. when there were strang-
ers present. he had them sing I'm Glad
Salvation's Free while the collection was
being taken!-Judge.
At the instance OF Lord Napier and
Ettrick the Montrose relics are to be sold
in London. They consist OF pair OF silk
stockings and a piece OF linen trimmed
with lace worn by the first Marquis of
Montrose when. dressed as bridegroom,
he was hanged in Edinburgh on May 81,
le5e There is also GSntemporary close