New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-03-26
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

A large dose OF good adled out by
Police Commissioner O'Meaa OF Boston in decid-
ing the case Of a pauolman found of post and
sentenced TO dismissal. Mr.. O'Meara wrote: ANY
man who for the sake Of 1oahng' duty, would
risk position that Is better than he is likely ever
10 get again has not common sense enough to be
n policeman. Any who would thus dis
obey orders and regulations and bring dscredit
upon his comrades and superlors has neither loyal
~ enough enough of the spirit of discipline to
be a policeman. Any man who would desert his
post and midnight leave to the chances of crime,
fire and accident the sleeping people who trust TO
his protection has not humanity enough to be a
policeman"
s said P odd e 6 6s q wouS not stop
me out short an ugly word
WORT Warrington Star.
An educational campaign by means OF speeches
and posters is being carried under the direction
OF the Chicago tuberculosis Institute in support
of the question to be submitted the voters at
the next election determine whether or not the
citizens agree to tax being levied for the estab
lishment and maintenance OF sanitoria for con-
sumptives. Physicians who DESTROYS Of estab-
fishing the institutions will go on the platform be-
fore various organizations and at meetings and
will explain why the people should vote Yes on
the question. Posters are being distributed in
every section of the city IN various languages
pointing out the great loss OF life annually in
Chicago from the white plague
Say. whose feet or you steppln' on?" growled
Really I don't know" replied tho person ad-
dressed. but l willing to oblise even stran-
Thereupon he stepped off.-Phiadephia Ledger.
Two methods for taxing billboards and other out
door advertising before the Massachusetts
Legislature. One plan provides for excise
of 10 cents a square foot all outdoor advertise
ments displayed for more than seven consecutive
days, when the advertisements do not pertain
the place or property upon which they located.
The would be paid TO the state and the High
way Commission would grant licenses for bill
boards. etc. The other plan proposes to tax bill
boards and the like real estate basing the tax
the advertising value of the boards. The tax
would be determined by local special commissions.
which also would have authority TO regulate and
control the display Of any all outdoor advertis-
ing as public safety. morals or decent appearance
may require
II mighty near resigning my Job this morn
ing said Ardup. ordering coffee and snkers ''I'd
made up my mind that the boss and I couldn't get
We'll why didn't you resign?' asked the man
sitting the next stool.
He beat me to it just one second."-Chicago
Tribune
Because Of complaints from residents of Chicago
Of the quality the gas sold nlumna ting pur-
poses the City Council has appropriated $4,000 for
the enforcement OF the new ordinance requiring
daily OF the quality and pressure of gas sup
piled 10 consumers. IhlS sum Includes an annual
salary of $4,000 for chief tester and sala-
ries OF 200 two assistant gas testers.
Long hands. they say, sign OF refine
ment"
Yes, I have noticed that fellows who hold short
hands given to swearing Boston Transcript
Chicago's Council Finance Committee has discov-
cred that the way to econonize is to economize
II recently ordered the abandonment and sale of
all city automobiles except those used by the chiefs
Of the fire and police departments and their assist
ants. Now, when other officials who have been
used TO motor cars find absolutely necessary,
it win be hired 1t is figured that the tidy little
of $4,000 a year will be saved by the change
The hiehbrows of finance had considered the
forming OF great combination.
NO use, SAID conservative: we couldn't
operate In opposition 10 the trust
WHO mentioned operating?" demanded The chief
promoter. We propose only getting to the point
Of making the trust think we intend to operate'f-
Philadelphia Ledger