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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-09-28
BOOTHS ROOMS.
A Feminine Spirit Ruling Their
Decoration.

The suites of the Messrs. Booth and Bar
rett occupy the third floor of the Players
Club at Gramercy Park An unpreten-
tious canopied bed is in Mr.. Barrett's
room. II is not large enough for a
restless sleeper to toss about in, but who
could imagine the dignified, scholarly, self
contained Barrett as restless sleeper
He would not lose his even poise. even in
dream, and the plain, simple bed seems to
partake of the individuality of the man. On
a stand at the head of his bed is a picture of
Mr.. Booth, and Mr.. Booths prompter's book
IN the 'sF4oPs kevenge," writes correspon-
this parlor is the bronze bust of the
great actor and innumerable pictures
of him. Pictures of his daughter and
his grandchildren ornament the man.
tel and shelves. A large bookcase contains
his favorite books. They have home
like air, as if often used and appreciated. A
pipe, with stem as long as long mans
cane, hangs on the bookcase. 1t has a
curiously wrought silver bowl, with Lid like
that of a syrup-jug. 1t did not need the pipe
was in mans room. 1t would comfort any
tired mans soul and make a woman ache to
pin a dainty tidy on the big easy chair or
choke with bow the bronze neck of some
of the statnettes..-just to give 1t suggestion
of feminity, for it is distinctly masculine
from the shoe-bag to the pipe.
But Booth's room IS as elegant as pretty
woman's boudoir The main part of it
peeps her0cially out in one cosy corner.
There is the plain table for cards, perhaps
on it pipes, a half-dozen or more
of good usuable ones, beside which
is the canister of tobacco, the match
box, the ash tray, the comfortable
chair-the case above. Everywhere else IN
the rooms artistic feminine fingers hava
wrought rich, dainty and beautiful things
for everyday use and holiday show 4
crazy-quit made of elegant materials and
exquisite colors has his monogram in letters
of gold in the center of it. A pillow-s1ain
OF Irish point face and the handsome ca
opy of the finely wrought brass ted
stead, together with the quilt, suggest an
ideal couch of luxurious ease. A deli
cately painted picture of his first wife hangs
to the right of his bed. On his chifonier is
picture Of his beloved daughter aud three
grandchildren, also one OF his newest grand
son, photographed by himself, he is
handsome bit of boy, and Booth Is said to
be proud of him.
On a lounge in his parlor IS an artistic
slumber pillow made Of cham0is skin deli
eately tinted with pink. 1t is finished with
rich red-bT0wn plush, Etched upon it is
the following s0mnolent sentiment:
n siuu,her Gentle A. tie summer air.
hnit up the Ta.S.SG :! seve OF care.
Unloose the knotted coil OF thought,
Whenever this pillowed couch is sought.
An ardent admirer of Booth is going TO
make one just like it, and doubtless Booth
slumber-p pillows" will be the rage among the
-.
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TIRE LOVED ONE GONE BEFORE.

There's a weli-loved face in the silent air
That follows me ever and near,
With smiling eyes and slver'd hair,
With silent lips yet breath of prayer
That feel, but cannot hear
The folded hands and the brow so cold
Lay low in tier last, long sleep;
| stretch my hand for clasp OF old.
But the empty air is strangely cold,
As my vigil alone keep.
There's a sinless brow. with golden crown,
And a cross laid low in the dust;
Theresa smile, where never shade comes now
And tears no more from the dim eyes flow,
So bright in their heavenly trust.
know the summer viii! come again
Singing her same bright song;
But oh. IL Will sound like sob of pain
As it floats In the sunshine and the rain
To my heart in the worlds gay throngl
But there is home beyond the skies
l will try and reach Its shore:
know | shall find my treasure there
The smiling eyes and the silvered hair
OF my loved one gone before.
NELLIE d. WILDE.
San Francisco, Sept. 10, 1890.
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coat is of nickel-gray faced cloth this shade,
Redeem asserts, will be exceedingly popular
this falD, profusely braided in black cord
and silver fancy braids. The long, full
sleeves are arranged to drape the entire
back, being drawn in at the waist-line De-
hind. slightly define the figure and fall to the
bottom of the skirts at the sides. The styl-
ish. little bonnet has a cloth crown with folds
OF black velvet on the brim, and some dark
gray wings standing up at the sides and
meeting in point over the forehead. r.
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pass of Llanberis is a deep defle, with
Mount SnowdOn on one side and the Glyders
on the other Deep ravines
seam the rocky sides, and the gigantic
powders are thrown about as ii the giants
Of the legends had played there. At inter
walls are enormous quantities of loose stones,
as though there had been surplus after the
world was made and it had been dumped
down the mountain sides. Moving on around
Snowdon there is Capel Curig. lovely spot
with big lake and Bettws-y Coed, the land
Of David Cox and John Syer. with its rivers
lined with tempting groves, yeriant hills
md wooded ravines.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-09-28
THE BURIAL AT SEA.

Dead and 1 scarce believe as read 1t,
Buried! and l stagger backward meath my blow,
Yet no tear / shed nor can shed:
But know the soulful skies, like human eyes,
Shed large drops of rain like saddest tears,
And. the waves sang to their soft accompaniment
Their sweetest requiem for their dead.
HARRY HALE,
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SYMP TIL Y.

As the dew to the flower
That is parched with the heat;
AS the freshening shower
To the dust-begrimed street;
As q dream of the wildwood
To the bird In the cage;
As the mem'ry Of childhood
To the heart OF old age;
As the hope of release
To the Dondslave of pain;
As the promise OF peace
To one striving In vain.
Fen so sweet Is the sound
or word that doth cheer,
When fortune has frowned,
And despair draweth near.
And so blest tits to know
That though clouded the sky
Though the dead dreams lie low,
stu . true heart Is nigh,
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trio blue cloth, with wide foot border of
black lynx, headed by a graceful, running
design done in black Russian and military
braids. Over this is deep cape with puffed
shoulders and pointed front, something
after the Greek peplum order. This is
braided to match the skirt: and the neck and
wrists have full bands of the fur. The little
toque hat has full crown of the cloth
braided with black and velvet brim shade
or two darker, caught up in front with
black bird, over which drooDs blue ostrich
tip The second sketch shows another
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-09-28

What is the world to me when thou art not?
A lonely wilderness, a desert spoti
Without an to break the glare
Or bound the horizon of wild despair
listen for thy footsteps wonted sound,
But voiceless silence fills the deep profound;
thirst to drink the lovelight of thine eyes,
But only vacancy to my sad soul replies,
Oakland, Cdl., Sept 81. 1880. c. L. W.
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ASHES OF MEMORY.

oh, why Is my way so lonely,
The sunshine Of life all gone,
And why can call back only
A memory "-can 1t be wrong
To live again our childhood,
That bright and happy past.
And recall to the present phantom
Too beautiful to last?
Ger the ruined and moss-grown gravestone,
Where the Past lies buried SO deep,
And the ASHES OF memory molder,
Do ofttimes sit me and weep;
Tears of deep sorrow and anguish
Pour from heart overwrought.
For life bereft of gladness.
But with grief and woe distraught.
Yet sweet to me is the pleasure
In calling that "long ago.
While I've drunk of life's woe in full measure
In its darkened ebb and flow;
Still, in glancing DER the record
OF that dear and joyful past,
The goblet with Its poisoned brine
Seems not SO full at last
MRS. r. JOHNSON.
Francisco, Sent. e. 1890,
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GEMS IN VERSE.
Written for THE SUNDAY CALL.
MOTHER.

OTHER! thy name win ever shine,
As emblem OF the good and true;
q y Though thousand years shall pass away,
Its light shall shine upon my way
As brightly as It does to-day.
Though diinmed by tears its light shall serve
To guide me safe, from sin to swerve.
And drive all evil thoughts away
Aye! even hold the friend at play,
And be my comfort aid and stay.
TIL this poor lie shall pass
Like roamy oceans silvery spray;
And by the paths that thou hast trod
Shall lead me safe unto my God,
And everlasting day.
San francisco. Sept, 1890. Polly.
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hand are the remains of great Roman fort.
it covered several acres of ground, with
raised military roads branching away in dif-
ferent directions to what were other forts.
Turning away from the coast to the
mountains again, Llanberis has two good
lakes and picturesque tower that must
cation some time in the remote ages. The
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-09-28
CATARACT OF THE GRETA.

Oh, the falls OF the Greta are fair to the eye,
When the birds Of the spring tell that summer is
nigh;
When the mountains and valleys with verdure are
clad
And the song of the lark makes the weary heart glad
For the water falls splashng,
With many a dashing,
'GaiDst erag; and Ger pebble
Its musical treble
Is borne on the breeze
Through labyrinth OF trees.
And there 1t goes hopping,
With never stopping;
Ger rocks 1t goes skipping,
Through dark chasms slipping;
Ger powders a-rumbling,
Ger precipIce tumDling
With incessant flow
To the river below.
Yes the falls OF the Greta dear to the eye,
When the birds Of the spring tell that summer is
nigh;
When the mountains and valleys with verdure are
clad,
And the song of the lark makes the weary heart glad.
THOMAS H. MATTHIAS.
San Francisco, Sept l. 1880.
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of his well-meant proposition came the
avalanche of counterfeited pieces which
overcame Father Jobert, Beauvais and Hen
min, in spite of their knowledge and expert
ence. Now, nothing in archaeology is better
known than numsmaticS. There are counter
feters. but they do not, like their fellows of
century ago, insult common sense with
dollars of 1906. We are not bequeathng to
the Father Joberts of the future coins with
ha
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-09-28
MY HERO.

My hero swears and swears,
And tells a dreadful lie.
How can love sucha man?
I'll tell the reason why.
He says that am pretty,
That is "the dreadful lie";
He swears and Swears he loves me,
That is the reason why.
GRACE HIBBARp.
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All honor to the good pioneers

All honor to the good pioneers
They who have watched its progress through;
Whose locks in its service have turned into gray
To them all glory and pride be duel
~.
They love their land with tender love-
With a sweet affection that meier can fade.
they have watched and guided Its every dream
Like mother, prayerfully, DER her sleeping babe
They have given their thoughts their prayers their
lives
For their country, kissed by the sea:
They have seen the first bright raysof the sun
Gods message of hope eternay.
How it flooded the land with glory and joyl
How the rpples danced ON the sea.
The shrubs aud the flow ers, they bushed into life,
And the silent" birds warbled forth their
melody.
The conscious fruits donned their golden hues
And the snowy clouds fast melted away
And the fairy ships sailed on and on
Under the peaceful rays OF perfect day.
VIII.
But brightest OF all are Its children dear
Its children. whom Goa has blessed
The bravest and truest hearts of.earth-
Sons and daughters of the Golden West.
OBJ yours is a onderful country
1t CLOVIS at every turn,
And methinks If you were far divided
For it your hearts would forever yearni
Then look back. forever look backl
We children OF the Golden West,
To this your country's birthday
To the sun just sunk to its rest.
San francisco. Sept II, 1880. ALMA ALDEN.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-09-28
SOME FUNNY PARAG KAPHS
That Were Clipped From the Columns o.
the American Staiioner.

That Were Clipped From the Columns OF
the American Sta,ioner.
Miss Alice--I learn, Mr.. Bowles, that you
intend to make the grand tour?
B wes-Yes, Miss Alice.
Miss Alice-And you promise to write me
from every country you visit
Bowles-Promise All, you may not know
how will value the privilege ! When | am
far from friends will it not be veritable
heaven to think of you and address you
But will you really care to receive SO many
letters
Miss Alice-The more the better. 1 am
collecting the postage stamps of all coun-
tries.
LEATHER VERY POPULAR.
81 note leather is being applied to innumer..
able things in fancy goods AID small wares,
said Mrs. Billsdoo to Mrs. Bullion.
''My Pepper uses it good DEAL" unso-
llcited said Bobby Bullion.
| didn't think he Was in that business,
Bobby"
son, he amt; he's broker. But he
uses leather-a good deal of leather-on my
back"
WORK OF ART.
Now. madam" said the bric-a-brac
dealer, there is an elegant bronze vase in
genuine repousse work. The nautical scene
on this side represents Jonah and the
Whale"
81 only see the whale; where's Jonah ?"
You note that distension near the tail?'
YES"
"Well, that's Jonah"
MEDICAL PARADOX.
Sillyboy-Tne. seedlings of my mpl0yer
to-day actually made me sick.
Medical Student-Science will refute such
a statement.
Silly Boy-Science or no science, the fact
remains that threw up my Job.
ELSE, WHY THE KoDAKs?
Judge-You are accused of entering this
mans store and stealing package OF pho
tographs.
Prisoner-Judge, is there any law against
taking photographs.
DIDN'T WANT BOTH.
On the newspaper office Fassett-Pass me
over the mucilage, please, Miss Passy.
Miss Passy-With all my heart.
FaSsett-Only the mucilage, please.
A MUTUAL ATTACHMENT.
al am really carried away by you," low
ingly said the letter to the stamp.
land am stuck upon you myself" re-
turned the stamp with yearn.
There is conductor on a Cincinnati
street-car, who was recently appointed, who
is heir to an estate in England valued at
$4,000. The young man visited the home
Of his ancestors some time ago and arranged
to convert the property into cash. While
awaiting the money he is putting in his time
manipulating the bell-punch. 1t is said ne
has arranged with some OF the stockholders
OF the railroad company to invest his money
in the company.
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Whose sympathy brightens
The long, dreary road,
And unawares brightens
Zen sorrows sore load.
SELMA SCHMIDT.
IN francisco. SeDteJuber 1890
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THE SECRET OF SUCCESS.
;. T. Barnum's Advice to tho Young Men
of lhe Preaenf Time.

r, T. Barnum's Advice to tho Young Men
OF the Present Time.
To Young men who would get on" in this
world, and reach the age of four-sc0re years
with happiness and ro'perity, there is lit
tie more to be said. But | will refer them
to study Of my own rules of action.
Briefly. would say: Be honest; do not
spend as much as you make; don't smoke or
drink; depend upon your own personal ex-
ertions and do not leave important affairs
to third person; don't have too many
irons in the fire; do not get above your own
business, and. above all, be systematic.
Advertise your business on all possible oc-
casions, but attend to it, too, and see that
your claims and promises made to the pub
lie are fulfilled. 1t does not pay TO have
single customer go away dissatisfied Nor
does it pay to take money for services
for which you do not render an equIya-
lent.
The best working years of mans life are
between 26 and 60; but much good work is
possible long after the three-score year mark
has been passed. can say, for myself. that
every moment OF my time is put to some
definite purpose, and though nave number
less calls and demands, enjoy a reasonable
recreation each day. Both work and rest,
and Joy also. should make up the sum of
busy life.-P. L. Barnum, in Ladies' Home
Journal
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The sun that has kissed your land into life
And made it to smile and to bloom
With its gold-tipped fingers has woven a crown
That shall sparkle and CLEAN through the mist
and the gloom
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-09-28
MIL up IIIt7 10 OF
Unloose the knotted coil of thought.
Mhene'er this DilloMed couch Is sought

An ardent admirer of Booth is going to
make one just like it, and doubtless Booth
slumber- pillows" will be the rage among the
deYotees that worship his genims.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-09-28

Mrs. Esther Haddock, mother Of John
Haddock, who lives near Clarksville. Ga,
was out where some of the family were
feeding hogs. when an old SOW suddenly ran
at small shoat, and picking it W on her
snout threw it with considerabl force against
Mrs. Haddock, striking her just below the
ankle and breaking her leg. Mrs. Haddock
is nearly 50 years old.
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A MUTUAL ATTACHMENT.

al am really carried away by you" low
ingly said the letter to the stamp.
And am stuck upon you myself" re-
turned the stamp with yearn.
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They who have watched its progress through;
Whose locks in its service have turned into gray
To them all glory and pride be duel
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TO LOUIE.

San E-anci,co. Sept. 81. 1890.
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They Are the Most Noted in the
Whole World, so Says Ed
gar l.. Wakeman.
SOMETHING OF THEIR HOME LIFE.
ne Fishing Village Is a Very An
~cient One-It was There James
Tvs Great Warship, the Great
Michael, Whose Sides Amidship
"Were Padded With Solid Oak,
Ten Feet Thick" Was Built.

3 e. !: s.:
" Y y with Sea-walls of sublimitv or
& " shore reaches of harrannass
The Forrest City times., 1890-04-12
An important Matter.

We are not at all cranky on tho sub ject of good streets and sidewalks, but We realize. like everyone else that the absence of either, and particularly both, is ono of our greatest drawbacks. as an enterprising town, hence we are soIicitons for big pull in the direction ni street and sidewalk improvement. IL may he true that the finances of the but we dare say. not more so than her tuwns. and if a careful collection is made nf eight days labor or it's equal in cash from each male citizen of the proper age, a grand. good showing can be made. At aity rate something must bc done Same scheme must be iuaugu- rated by which the evil may be over come. IL has been suggested that the work he let by contract io some pracii- cal and efficient workman. but we arr not prepared to say that such course would prove satisfactory. We rather think that il wonli be cheaper and just as good, to employ competent street commissioner, and if this Is done, great care should be exercised in the selection or the scheme would be q failure. If however. no other satisfactory arrange ments can be made. so that we shall have good streets and walks, then we shall favor an ordinance requiring property owners to build their owr walks and keep them in repair. Ws await the action of the new council
 And we want to SAY to them that there is perhaps no other matter requiring their attention that is as important ai that of streets and sidewalks.
The Forrest City times., 1890-04-12

Special Correspondence to THg TINES;
 Thinking that perhaps . few words. from this part of tho beautiful Lone Star state. would Do interesting to the many readers of Tux TINES. decided to write and ask space enough in your over welcome paper for thsse few remarks.
 first l will gay . few words of Texas in ger eral. aud then speak of Beil county later. This State is ono of the healthiest countries in the world. It Is by far tho argcst stato in the Union, containing ssi ,ass square miles in area. It has tho most fertile soil, of any statc of which there is quito variety. The soil is adapted to al the different kinds Of vegetation that grow in the frisid, temperate and torrid xoncs.
 The winters arc very mild and tho summers arc warm and pleasant.
 There ts an abundance or water. in most all parts cf tho State, and water that is very paia. table.
 Bell county is situated nesr the ccntrc of tho state aud in one of Tho best parts of tho sistc. Bclton ls the capital situated near the center of tho county. Timber. water. and stone. which is nsed for building purposes. are found ia grea, abundance ln this county. Somc of the finest and best farrra in Inc State are in this county. IL contains two thriving little cities. vii; Hciton and Temple, besides other smalgcr towns. 10th of these cities have . rood systcm of public schools. wh,ch last for nino mouths in the year, and also good sys. tenn of water wcrks. which supply water in abundance for all. besides other important ] things that help to make thriving place. and ono that is of iaterest to tho country aud ., l ,rac,ive to thc people. They also havc differ cnt churches where several different dsnorn nations worship.
 For this time will gay goodbye. If this il of enough intsrest to the readers and the kind editor don't object, l may vrite again. l Respectfully. L. N. CROCKETT.
The Forrest City times., 1890-04-12
TWO OPINIONS.

Tho following is taken from the Lit tlc Rock Republican, Il clean, decent republican newspaper Ilc Is out spo- ken aud one cannot mistake his mean ing:
 An honest and competent public servant ls the pride Of a common~ edith and in view of such statement, Arkxnsas can. without dcro- sAilou of others. bc allowed to specially boast of her treasurer. Hon. wm. E. Woodruff As true and jealous democrat, his record Ia in inc hsghoss degree onc without fear and with out repruaoh;' whlc as Hn official, holding the most responsible posstion within the gift of the party. his record Is none the less brilliant. faithful. and clean. A gcnslemas he is in The trusst sense of the word---capabico Of holding his own among the most cxAiisd. and also possessing that aastudicd tact of making the most d tident aud lowiy feel at perfect case He Is entitled 10 the troasuryship as long as he may ask for it. and his party could do itself no grostcr honor or tho public service moro lsstinx good than by giving hlm the nemina ton which Ia equivalent 10 sa election should he again become candidate.'
 The following is taken from the Ark ansas Democrat, an independent democratic paper. He. no doubt. refers to Major Woodruff, but ut the same time leaves us in doubt.
 "it isa most unpicasaut tack to tell . good official, who is also . good and true man. thai he has held ofiicc long enough, and that ths eocd of tho public service and the good of his party alike demand his rstircmcu,. Ths Democrat realizes tho magnitude of tho mis chief that the persistent clinxing to ofhee hai inflicted upon tho public service in Arkansas lt also realizes tho hurtfui effects upon ths party. This applies alike to state and count, ofnces. It gtves ground to the charge that VI spurn and tramplc under foot tho old and hon orcd doctrine of rotation in ofiicc. It givel color to the charge of our opponents that VI arc building up at tho state capital and at tn, county seats . privileged. officc holding sris tocracy if the Democracy of Arkanaa should be defeated ono Of these days, ft vii doubtless happen that the grip of otfice' hal had much to do with it..
 Independent of either of the abovs articles TmE TIMES desires to again gs on record as favoring rotation in office We acknowledge the clean record ol Maj. Woodruff, but lie has served Il, ten years in that office. There ars others just as capable and honest, ans we should like to sec a change.