New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-29
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

AT the conference OF orthodox rabois
held in London last March d resolution
was adopted dlscouraging dancing on tho
ground that the practice of dancing
men with women--is contrary To good
morals" on the strength OF THIS actoH
the parents OF young woman on inc
East Side would not allow dancing az
gathering which took place at their nome
last week. Among those present was
Young man who had recently come from
England, who told the piouS father that
the same conference had also adopted
resolution favoring the more general use
Of the "shaitei"-the ritual Wig formerly
worn by all Jewish matrons-and as inc
wife OF the pious man did not wear one
why couldn't the young folks dancer Inc
evenlngs entertainment closed with a
dance.
Cyuicus-I wonder why he never mar
sillcus-I believe he was once d!sap-
IC'vnicus-impossibl No man is ever
disappointed In love till he marrles'-
Philadelphia Record.
What promises 10 be an investigation OK
interest and utility is being conducted at
the Pennsylvanla State College under the
direction OF Professor J. A. Meyer. OF
the Mechanical Engineering Department
With the increase in the price of gaso-
lene has come the demand Tor some
cheaper fuel that will giyo as good re-
suits. Kerosene would meet the demands
IL a satisfactory carouretor could be de-
signed, and .t is with view OF deternin-
ing the merits and defects Of various
types Of carburetors that the inVesuga-
ton Is being carried on. Tho price OF
gasoIene has nearly doubled in this coun-
try in the last year. while in England the
urice has risen to 80 cents a gallon for
motor spirit" Many Of the writer's IN
the trade journals In England advocate
the use Of a mixture OF gaso!ene ana
kerosene, but point out that without an
efficient carburetor no such mixture may
be used. Professor Meyer, who has made
numerous experiments on smoke Washing
and electrostatic treatment of smoke, has
already installed at the college motor
built to utilize the energy from either OF
the two fuels mentioned and suitable for
use Oh farms and country estates.
A contractor and his brick mason were
seriously discussing Presidential timber.
Said Walsh the mason: "Su-r-re, this
fellah Wilson Woodrow looks pretty
good T. me. I think III ..-.,..
But Mike" interrupted the contractor.
you have the name wronB; It's vice
versa" he added, the smile growing
vice Versa, IS IT." Mike queried.
well, Til not vote fu-r-r any Dago"-
The Pathfinder.
my grandfather snored, my father
snored, my mother snored and have al
ways snored. Edward never shores. He Is
no son Of mine" These few lines in the Will
OF Edward Arthur Bentlnck Monckton,
Baron Hetherington. have thrown huge
estate into the probate court OF England
and question the legitimacy OF the sue
ceedipg heir The late baron's nephew
claims succession TO the estates under the
will and will also lay claim to tine peer
age. The man who for years has been
accepted as the lawful son OF the old lord
has entered caveat, alleging that the
will is prima facle proof OF his fathers
insanity. The case is attracting national
interest.
Wife-Be sure to advertise for Fido In
Next day the wife read as follows In
"I,ost.-A NANCY lapdog, with one eye
and no tail Too fat TO walk. Answers 10
the name OF Fido. II returned stuffed,
three pounds reward. "-Tit-Bits.
There Is a family in his neighborhood
where Victor Herbert Will find sympathy.
Pianos and other musical instruments