New-York tribune., 1908-06-13
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

That tips are wages has been decided by the
Appeals Court of England. The case came before
1t in claim made under the workmen's compen-
sa ton act in behalf of a waiter who acci-
dentally killed In a dining It contended
by his dependents that the basis Of reckoning
the mans wages plus his tips. The lower
court denied this, but appeal 1t held that
tips to be regarded wages when the giving
and receiving Of them are open and notorious.
Don't you know who the street?' queried
Course 1 do responded the boy who ar
rested for PLAYING , ball on the pavement but
Whom do you mean?"
De guys in automobiles. of course Why. judge
sure dey wasn't one in sight when l was pinched."
Philadelphia Ledger.
General Ianelois, officer of the French army
has aroused much uneasiness among his country
men by asserting that the morale and discipline
of the military forces France are in an alarm
ing state of degeneration. All the military enthu
sasm of Napoeons day, he remarks, has evapo-
rated, patriotism is rapidly becoming a thing of
the past and the military organization of the
public controlled. in the minutest details
by politics and politicians. Promotions. furloughs
permits to men in the lowest ranks of the army
marry, says General Ianglois are all subject to
the control Of civil magistrates In prefecture
the result being complete dsorganiza ton in the
army
Very stout farmers wife Cto little rustic her
protege)-Well, SAM your master and going
the cattle show
Cowboy-Oh. I'm sure hope yeou'll take the
fust prize, m-that dO.-Tit-Bits.
In some parts of Europe corncobs are used for
building purposes. The cobs collected and
taken to a factory, where heavy congresses crush
and mould them into blocks of various sizes Just as
bricks variousy moulded These blocks are
bound With wire to make them hold to-
gether. They are then soaked in tar to make
them watertight. and ready for after this
treatment. OF course, they much lighter than
bricks are always dry and make good houses.
MiIliner's Assistant--That feather madam, makes
Antique Iady-Then III take the hat But I
think perhaps. second feather might make II
even more beComing.-Punch.
The eleventh congress the North American
skat Union will be held In New York this year
and for three days-from Jun. 81 to June cs-the
WenzeIknights, the skat enthusiasts are called.
will compete for prizes and discuss the game. The
senior kiebitz of of the local clubs said: The
people of Altenburg, where the game invented
in 1875. would he surprised if they could take a
peep into coming congress There will be
about four thousand delegates-nsn and women
and about $4,000 III cash and many silver prizes
will he distributed. Enough skat stories will be
told last any lifetime and not few will
relate to the German Emperor, who is a skat play
er of first rank
Slow Wsiter--Haye I ever been in the country
sir? No, sir. Why do you ask?
ing YOU'D ind to sit on the fene ana ihr III.
tortoises wlliz by.-Pick- -Me-ITp. w.
Baltmores police hoard has opened a school
where traffic regulating policemen are enjoying
themselves while learning how apply new ordi-
nances to prevent congestion in the streets On a
large table in the police board room is spread
map showing the intersection OF four streets with
roadways and sidewalks marked In different colors
On the roadways two toy streetcars of tin and
two little wooden carts, attached to which are
horses with pin legs. which are moved backward
and forward by the instructor he explains the
ordinances and how rules must be applied.
Mrs. Bacon-fhis paper that q mans hair
turns gray about five years earlier than a woman's
Mr.. Bacon-lhat is because man wears his
hair all the tlme.-fonkers Statesman.
Pope Plus carries at his girdle an old watch
of base metal, the face chipped, with plain
leather guard. He looking at this watch the
other day, says a correspondent in Rome, when a
Roman noble 10 whom he had given an audience
produced his own richly chased and iewelled gold
watch and begged the Pope accept ii in exchange
for the much worn timepiece which he said he
should regard rs Il priceless possession. The Pope
gently declined 1t present from my dear
mother, he said. Il small boy when she
gave II to me with this very same leather guard |
am wearing now. promised tn keep II until 81 was
worn out beyond repair. II must be p good watch
for it has never disappointed yet
The learned counsel for the defence" said ths
plaintiffs attorney, appears 10 he afraid NJ losing
his case Otherwise why isn't he ready q 60 or >"
Ne got good excuse. replied counsel for the
"Nensense Ignorance Of the law excuses no
.'-fhiladelphia Press.