New-York tribune., 1909-02-20
TIE Talk OF THE DAY.

does not believe in having smoking cars on ele-
waited railroads in permitting the use Of tobacco
the front platforms OF streetcars He has
written letters to the presidents of the companies
suggesting that as smoking is conducive 10 ex-
pectoration and splitting ia pretudcial TO public
health and a violation OF the city ordinances as
well, the easiest way TO get rid Of the sp'ttins
evil viii be by abolshing smoking on public con-
veyances-
Wigg-Bjonss tells some pretty tall stories about
the wonderful qualities Of that boy OF his -
day that the youngster st had some Of the toys
he got at Christmas.-Philadelphia Record.
Men "visibly intoxicated and conscious OF a
lingering thirst viii ask for another drink at their
peril II the Pennsylvania Legislature passes bill
introduced by Representative NJ. Watson Of In
diana County. Mr. Watson would make the price
of that particular drink. the request
therefor s. to $40. II is unlawful now Cor
saloonkeeper TO sell TO man 'visibly intoxicated
10 habitual drunkard minor but the
present law imposes all the responsibility upon
the saloonkeeper TO determine the mans condition
Representative Watson would sniff Of the
responsibility upon the man with the thirst; also
upon the nabituaI drunkard and the minor who
would ask the ssloonkeeper to violate the law.
His bill proposes fine Of from $ TO so for each
attempt - get drink under the circumstances.
What's the best thing TO induce chest expan-
Medals ."-Loulsvils Courier-Journal.
The government Of Mexico has voted an ap-
preparation Of $4,000 for a monument 10 hum
bic hero--Jesus Garcia, a locomotive engineer.
Garcia A year ago braveIy hooked his engine TO
a burning car filled with dynamite and hauled IT
out OF Nscazari. Mexico. He saved the town from
disaster. but blown to pieces himself
Johnny-They're maxim shingles cut O. cement
ever Ses pair nG a SO sPpefs m goh 10
run away,-Chicago Tribune
A company of Dutch peasants is giving concerts
in Germany. of whom one OF their countrymen in
Hamburg writes: These are not make believe
peasants but real. modest. simple, God fearing
people, fresh from the little farms where the
luxuries and extravasances of the modern world
are unknown. The Dutch peasant enjoys two
luzuries on Sunday. On that day meat IN some
form is served at OF the meals. and he goes
to church. There Is congregational singing at all
the churches, and we who have heard II know Its
quality. At Wognum the young people
praised much for their good voices by strangers
who heard them sing that a delegation from
their choral society-au peasants, and many OF
them servants-consented to make short con
cert tour in Germany. Dairymaids, cooks and
ploughmen will show what their teacher. himself
a farm Iaborer and organtst In the village church.
taught them. but in the glare of a modern con-
cert hall their voices will not be effective in
their modest church in the north OF the Flat
Land"
Is marvellous'' declared the manager. II don't
see how you do the thing naturally"
Well replied Hamdodo J. Ranter. you see.
on our recent Western tour, IL a tabeau eli
max was good, the audience shot 10 show their ap
probation; and II IL bad. they shot 10 express
disapproval It has, become a habit."-Puck.
a young who prides himself on being in the
front rank among the fashionable people appeared
at one Of the uptown restaurants last Saturday
evening when the theatre parties assembled. and
attracted much attention because of his costume.
II was the regulation evening suit as to cut, but
af IFS he and
trousers were what the women described "wne
color The coat collar and cuffs OF bue vel
vet and a V-shaped waistcoat of white cloth with
four buttons nigh collar and broad neektie the
color Of the coat. finished ,he costume The man
made a bold attempt to look unconscious but under
the gaze of many eyes he was unsuccessful and dis
appeared long before the usual hour.
Sunday School Tescher--what was Adams
punishment for eating the forbidden fruit.
johnnie 80, -. -, -
Johnnie (conhdentiy).-He had 10 marry Eve