New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-05
THE Talk OF THE DAY.

Money stringency and the lack OF steady en-
pIoynent have curtaied the receipts OF saloons
in the districts inhabited by the working classes
to a surprising extent in Philadelphia, according
to The Record" "The hard times have convert
ed many whiskey drinkers into the milder forms
of indulgence" said liquor dealer in a factory
district: but at that there is less consunp-
ton of beer than formerly. Our business Is
pretty good barometer Of the prevailing condi-
tons When times good the workingman
will indulge his taste for luxuries to the point
of extravag ance, but when he IS working only
half time or possibly idle. he is obliged to re-
trench in the drinking line. Many Of those who
formerly spent considerable my bar began
to cultivate the Kettle habit Now, there is
no money in the Kettle trade. and it was be-
coming popular in this locality that was
obliged to cut It out If have to depend on ket-'
tie patrons might as we'll shut up shop. be-
cause the person VITO once forms the habit Of
chasing the duck expects 90 cents worth Of
.suds' for 10 cents, and If he doesn't get it he
is offended, and really believes he is getting
cheated"
TO BEGINNER
So you're anxious. young man. TO go up in ths
You're looking for friendly advice;
You think that TO see your own portrait unfurled
When banners float f2rth would be nice nice: sso,,s
When your bid to the public you make;
Ere the limelight presents you to view far and
What kind of pose will you take?
VIII you seek to impress by your solemn s2.a9 reposs
OR to charm by your manner so Tree? -,sor,.
W" you Goze strive LOT long spse'eS ''''
Or dazzle with swift repartee?
viii You sound the bazoo that is slumbrous and
You can't make start iii you let the world know
What kind OF pose you VIII take
MaFnq s 9 hazard g0s snS sg
You must wear the same Whiskers and waistcoats
,aet ~ l-o,,r a+,,raI
Let nothing your smile or your frown disarranse
T. W ~ you how tbe I Rates
What kind of pose will you take?
The Washington Star.
Chicago furnished novelty in the line of
proclamations in the shape of an Official order
from the Mayor duly posted at the City Hall.
extending the time for wearing straw hats to
September 10. Thus" says THE Chicago
Tribune" with rare force and courage, the
Mayor knocked out auirk Of fashion which has
oppressed Chicagoans for years. In so doing he
reprieved at least million straw hats from
sentences TO graves In the garbage boxes and
assured himself of the plaudits OF the citizens
of the city, irrespective OF politics" The proc
lamation reads: office of the Mayor. City Hall.
Chicago.-In the absence of action by higher
authorities, and owing to the continued hot
weather. /. Fred a. Busse Mayor Of the City OF
Chicago do hereby extend the time for wearing
straw hats from September l, 1908. to and in
GLIDING September IT, lsos--Fred A Busse."
Teacher (glving lesson on the rhinoceros)---
Now can you name any other things that have
horns and dangerous to get near?
Sharp Pupil-Motor cars.-Philadelphia In
quirer.
An italian paper recently surprised the world
with the news that the first Napoleon had once
ventured into the field of the drama, and hardly
has the world ceased to speak OF the imperial
tragedian. says c. a. Bratter. In a Berlin paper.
when documents come to light which show that
Louis Philippe the citizen king. also tried his
hand at stage business. His genius. however.
was in another direction. The discovered manu-
scripts show that the King a coaborer with
Eugene Scribe on the libretto for Halevy's
Henry VIII" The royal iibrettist also fur
nished melody for that work. or. rather. in
duced tho composer to interpoiate one. The
King sang the song Halevy noted 1t down care
fully and when IL recorded Louis Philippe
said: Forty years ago I sang IL for beautiful
women in London. and could give you now the
address OF the music shop where purchased IT."
There are some points about your writings
that resemble Milton" said the editor
do you think So2" cried the delighted author,
who had brought his contribution In with his
owa hand
Yes the editor continued, you employ al
most the same punctuation marks.'--TH-Bits.