SUMMER ReEsrmpEN’S 
hotels and others, 
solicitors who claim to be Volunteer Life Savers. Do not 
be misled by their extravagant claims and stories of hero- 
ism. Do not be influenéed by their natty uniforms and 
sunburned appearance. Nor should the fact that they are 
cruising in a motor boat be taken as conclusive evidence 
of what they are really doing. Soliciting in the guise of 
a brave volunteer life saver is probably one of the most 
lucrative and pleasant summer occupations. Life saving 
appeals to the hearts and sympathies of many persons. 
If they are not aware of the real facts they may get stung. 
It would be the part of wisdom not to contribute to these 
solicitors until you know exactly who they are, where 
they come from, what they are doing, and whether their 
claims are correct. Investigate! The Bureau of Investi- 
gation at the Boston Chamber of Commerce has much 
information on file concerning various individuals, and 
alleged organizations of this sort. Get the solicitor’s name 
and the names of the officers of the Corps, and write to 
the Chamber of Commerce about it. 
along the coast, 
yacht clubs, 
should be on the lookout for strange 
Now 1T 1s Known that among the real heroes of 
the disastrous Salem fire were the employees of the gas 
companies, who hurried to shut off gas to prevent explos- 
ions, and the employees of the electric power plants, who 
prevented serious accidents by cutting wires and turning 
off electric current. ‘The names of these men may never 
be known by the public but the good they did that night 
ought to be one of the priceless experiences of their lives.. 
Heroism is a virtue that brings its own reward! 
Tue “SAFEty First’ CAMPAIGN inaugurated by the 
Boston Chamber of Commerce, was admirably conceived 
and carefully campaigned. It neglected, however, the 
motor vehicle and the chauffeur in its propaganda. Last 
Sunday’s casualties makes it evident that there is a need for 
an even wider publicity to the work of the Chamber of 
Commerce. Safety first is an admirable slogan that should 
be held perpetually in mind by every pedestrian, teamster 
and automobilist. 
DEsPItE THE SEVERE Droucu’? early in the season 
and the cold spell later, the gardens on the Shore are 
doing well. Little do we appreciate the anxiety that 
weather changes cause the gardeners. Nor do we suspect 
the skill and observation required in bringing to the table 
the fresh flowers of the garden or the crisp vegetables 
from the field. 
New Encianp Has Bren Distursep over the fate 
of the national appropriation of two hundred thousand 
dollars for the relief of the city of Salem. New England 
does not often need to call upon the public for aid, but 
when it does it should be willingly and not grudgingly 
given. 
Boston AND OTHER GREAT CrTIEs seem to have been 
reasonably free from milk and ice difficulties. during the 
present summer. May it continue! 
IN SucCEEDING ‘To THE PrEsmENCY of the Boston 
and Maine railroad, Mr. Hustis has been elected to an 
important and trying position. Will he fail or will he make 
good? His position is not one that a time server should 
seek or envy. In New England no ralroad president ever 
faced a larger opportunity or so large a responsibility. 
Apart from the New Haven road there is no one industry 
in New England that is so interelated with the success 
and interests of the people. The rehabilitation of the 
Roston and Maine will be a monumental task and will 
confer great honors upon the successful executive who 
can bring it to pass. Hustis’ success spells success and 
prosperity for all New England. The time has come for 
New England to realize that its press should in every 
way assist the road by friendly and helpful publicity. To 
hinder Hustis means a hindrance to all New England and 
its prosperity. 
Carnecie Has A PerststeNn’t Purpose in his deter- 
mination to use his wealth for the construction of libraries 
in rural places. The idea, theoretically considered, was 
carefully Meany and one should say advisable. There 
is something pauperizing, however, in the idea of a com- 
munity receiving such patrimony from a capitalist. The li- 
braries will do their good work despite criticisms and Car- © 
negie will doubtless give the one hundred millions, yet 
one cannot but wish the benevolent steel magnate could 
have released the recipients from the obligations entailed 
in calling each library a Carnegie library. In great giving 
modesty has charms publicity never gains. 
New Encianp has long been in the lead in leather 
industries and in shoe manufacturing and the allied tnter- 
ests of the trade. ‘The recent Boston convention shows 
this beyond a doubt.. The trade has suffered much from 
a merciless Congress as have the New England textile 
industries, but it has been able by careful economy and 
increased business efficiency to overcome its handicap in a 
measure, 
Tne Retire Worx of the city of Beverly has been 
due largely to the efficiency of its Mayor Herman A. 
MacDonald ard ex-Rep. John L. Saltonstall, who was 
chairman of the general committee. Day and night these 
two men were at their task, working with a will, and 
efficiently Beverly has done its duty “well. 
Tur Sare AND SANE FourtH or JuLy campaigns of 
other years are beginning to bear fruit. This year was 
the safest and sanest Fourth the city of Boston and the 
whole North Shore has ever known and yet no one doubts 
the patriotic fervor of the newer generations. Patriotism 
has other means of expression than mere noise. 
CampBripvck Seems to be having some difficulty 1m 
keeping up with its Mayor’s “Good” name. 
“Took Wuerme You Are Gorne and go where you 
are looking” is good advice for pedestrians to follow. 
