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Get UP within comfortable gunshot of the
cleaning eyes Of deer wading in shadows.
But 1t has generally been thought that
there was a point beyond which it was
not safe to go In approaching the fasci-
mated creatures.
The intense light OF the acetylene land
has made a great change in jack hunting.
What used to be an exciting sport has be-
come a mere trick Of the poaohers.
The pothunters line q square box on
the inside with bright tin. At the back Of
it powerful acetylene lamp is fastened,
and the apparatus Ia mounted upon a Elk
foot pole which is ret loosely about tho
middle OF the boat, A very serviceable
searchlight s thus obtained, and when a
deers attention has once been attracted
1t Ia pretty certain to be slaughtered.
As the boat approaches the poor thing
trembles. snorts and spreads Its legs as
though about to meet some danger. But
under the spell Of that intense beam Of
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lesson long ago when played Gretchen
| to Jefferson's Flip Van Wake. T..ere
never was such a teacher of that quality
as he, and there never was anybody who
played with him who did not learn it.
Often have heard him say: You must
play part always as il it was the first time;
and then he would add. I have played this
part forty years, and, although / know each
time may be the last time, must play il
| as IL it was the first.
In order to do that he exhibited that
wonderful serenity, that mental rest be-
tween times.
DO I know OF any other actresses who
sew behind the scenes? Why, Modjeska
always did; Henrietta Crosman does,
Annie Russell, Blanche Bates. 1t is a well
known fact that Mrs. Kendall invariably
knits for some charitable association during
entr 'actes.
when playing Mrs. Jack the first night
or two was terribly nervous, too nervous
to sew then, but Lolita Linthicum, who
played a second part, brought her en-
broidery the very first night and sat there
in the most exasperatingly cool way en-
broidering huge chrysanthemums. about
the most difficult bit of shading one could
handle, and said it kept her from getting
nervous. She always sews or embroiders. "
Mrs. Fischer looked out. The coast was
clear except for a little Dutch maid who
stood glued against the wall with an inno-
cent, childish look on her face.
"It's Bette; she's always rubbering.
She don't know what's up, but she'll find
out. She knows you're here for some
thing"
Its little different, is it not?" said the
guide. conducting the visitors via the I'M
foreground way to the other side of the
stage, from the old days Of the green room,
when the Johnnies were allowed to come
in and visit the girls between the acts?
Now, you can't get a girl to look at you
even il you happen to be connected with the
stage. Go up to chorus girl and COM
mence to chat her or even to talk sensibly,
and she says: oh, don't bother me; I've
got to get back to my sewing
"The only way, give you my word, to
get n civil word from any Of them is to ask
them to sew on button. / honestly be-
lieve II the Johnnies were allowed to come
back here they'd have to bring their silk
socks to be darned before they'd get any
attention"
On the other side Of the stage what
looked like sewing bee was in full progress.
Groups OF chorus girls in boys suits Of white
flannel, in short skirts and decollete cor
sages, in piquant red hoods, in big lace pict-
ure hats with ruffles and ribbons dangling
over their bright eyes, sat in rows sewing
away for dear life, their heads bent over
their tasks, looking UP now and then to
say in vexation. ooh, I've dropped my
needle" or, Lend me needleful Of thread. y
On the other side Of the canvas drops
the play went merrily onbut the stage hands,
instead OF looking at it in their usual man
ner. formed line about the girls, watching
them sew.
One OF them said finally, sh owing big
rip in his overalls:
Amt any Of you got a needle and thread
for me? l want to sew this blamed tear
up"
Implements were provided and sitting
on a piece Of rough board he gathered
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engages the attention and the questioning
stops The room cont aims a big business
like desk, an easy chair, some lowered
draperies and plenty OF bright incandescent
lights.
|, In the easy chair. oblivious to the world
outside, the noise Of scenery, the calls OF
the cues, the passionate declaration Of
make believe lovers audible through the
thin canvas, a charming young woman,
in the bather cost ume. sits embroidering
as IL her whole soul depended on doing
what they call in New England her stint.
She comes to the door to be introduced
and shows her work proudly.
1t is cushion cover done in shaded reds,
with big roses, buds and leaves. 1t is al
most done and the delicate shading and
finish show her to be an expert needle
woman.
"Oh, this is nothing she says. Il must
show you the work am really proud Of
l was offered $50 for it at one of the depart
ment stores.
She exhibits next a strip of Turkish en-
broidery done in solid silks on scrim.
you see it is a most unusual design and
method of work." she says. They say
that it is the only work OF the kind in the
country.
y was taught it while was playing in
Montreal by missionary lady who was
boarding in the same house and who had
Just returned from Turkey. 1t is a very
trying piece OF work, trying to the eyes and
the patience, for the threads have to be
counted each way and you have to be so
careful"
And you mean to say that you do that
kind of work in all this confusion?"
is it confused? Why, it seems nice and
quiet. The carpenter let's me sit here
because it is 50 bright and need strong
light to work by"
And have you done any other work
here, at the theatre?"
"Oh, yes; you see there are seven other
bathers besides me- and have made them
all Christmas presents
She looks little questioningly at the
business manager, who wisely turns away
his head at that moment to respond to a
question Of a passerby, and whispers some
thing rapidly in the ear Of the visitor.
you don't say-all by hand?'
"Yes, every stitch some are blue and
some pink, the sweetest things, with real
lace and embroidery on the"
The business manager turns unexpect-
edly,
sleeves? Yes, the sleeves. 1 wish
had them here to show you.
She returns to her big chair and her work
with a sigh OF content.
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side the doe was dead. A boat was rowing
into shore, one man at the oars, another
in the stern towing the dead doe by one ear.
The axe with which the killing had been
done lay in the bottom OF the boat.
The watcher found in straps fastened
around the muzzles Of the dogs an eI-
PLANTATION Of their silence on the trail. oc-
casonally dogs are trained to run the deer
without giving tongue, and it is not un-
usual to find dogs who have become as
sly and as keen upon posohing as men.
A fine Dalmatian hound was killed by a
hunter lately as he was giving chase to a
stag which seemed to be tired out, as though
It had run several miles. Quite contrary
to nature was the silent way the dog ran
along with his nose to the ground. 1t will
be news to some sportsmen to learn that
many Of the dubbed deer have been taken
by night lacking. 1t is well known, Of
course. that the light Of lantern In the
bow OF a canoe allows the occupants to
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newspapers are quoting fresh venison at
prices ranging from four to twelve cents
pound, instead Of from ten to thirty. as in
former years at this season.
The worst OF 1t is that cursory exami-
nation Of the dead animals makes it clear
that the deer are in about every instance
done to death in an unsportsmanlike manner.
The majority are found to have died OF a
fractured skull. In many instances, the
mark OF the back OF an axe can be clearly
seen upon the bone.
A Member Of Parliament who was shoot
inc in Pontiac saw how one gang Of poachers
manage to slaughter the deer there. He
was travelling along a path leading to a
lake when a doe brushed past him and
dashed into the water. Jogging along be-
hind her were two large mongrel dogs,
OF collie extraction apparently. The dogs
were certainly on the track OF the deer,
bat made no noise as they trotted along.
BY the time the hunter reached the lake
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dialogue over. there is a moments pause.
Stage manager prompter and few stage
hands who happen to be around, ask ir-
ritatedly: where are they?' and the
answer of the maid who is ensconced back
OF the wings and with her head peering
through an aperture to look at the audience,
explains:
-Oh they're sewing again"
Sure enough, in the long narrow room
set aside for the eight little maids, they
are all so industrously engaged in repairing
rents and furnishing up their street CO.'S
tunes that they have not responded to
their cue. A moment later they dash
through the crowd behind the wings,
through the arcade OF canvas, and rush
on to tumultuous applause.
From the front they look like little toy
girls who ought to be at home playing with
their dolls. In reality they are industrious
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Why the Preacher Objected

TUTT I|UWUVH 'FFUTuPTF'
story of an eccentric Wesleyan minister 10
too good for the "rasure of oblivion" One
Sunday he caused some surprise by declaring
that he did not in the least object to people
sleeping while he was preaching.
few minutes later he and his hearers
were disturbed by the loud snoring Of a man
just below the pulpit. Give him tap on
the head. sa id the minister This was done.
Intellectually. Give him another" came the
order again. Still the man slumbered. But
at length. by dint of much tapping and shak-
ing, he was recalled into abashed conscious
ness. You are making a wretched noise"
roared the minister, leaning over the pulpit
edge. Il don't mind you sleeping, but you
are preventing other people from sleeping"
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there is no need. She is as conspicuous
behind the scenes as If she stood in the full
glare in front. go,
sWhat did I tell you? That child can't
sew a Bit, 1t was only yesterday that
she came to me and begged me to show
her how to sew over and over, and you
know il a person can't sew over and over
she can't do anything with needle. she
thinks she'll get her pict ure taken.
Bette is one of the famous English ponies.
, while, tired with her unremunerative task,
she says to one Of her chums:
Il card EN- say there was goin to be a
camery but hain't seen it..
Disappointment is very visible IN her
seventeen-ye old face.
is asked, that at a time when the domesl1
woman is busying herself with all sorts and
kinds OF political and business enterprises
the girl behind the footlghts, who is pop
ulariy supposed to spend her on duty hours m
in wild chase for excitement, should be
so domestically inclined?"
Il don't know that it is so odd, answered
the leading lady, after all. We seek
variety. What seems to be excitement to
the domestic woman soon tires, and when
excitement pals there is nothing more
To these girls the little half hour OF sew
ing they get here is really refreshing They
form taste for it, and some OF them VINO
never knew anything about II before tney
came into the chorus could, am sure II
necessity arose, support themselves by their
needles There are two or three expert
sewers and embroiderers with U.s."
There was call for the chorus AL OF
them sighed regretfully.
1t was apparent that the waiting eyes on
the other side of the stage had no attractions
for them in comparison with their needle
work. One Of them said to the carpenter
will you find my thimble? 1t role
under the bench"
Another cried out loud @Oh, I don't
want to go on. I've got one more leaf to
Fl nish."
Still another got her new chenille hat
that she was bending into shape all tan
gled up in her curls, and had to ask as
sistance.
There was half suppressed growl from
the stage manager.
IF those girls don't quit their sewing
I'll stop it altogether; we can't have them
delay SO, he said.
Mrs. Fischer folded her own muslin collar
with duplicate of the chorus sigh.
do you know, really thought l would
get that last tuck finished, but | guess I'll
have to give it up now"
The way back led past little pieces OF
fallen sewing. The old greenroom has
passed away. In its place has come the
sewing room.
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maidens, and even at the theatre they lose
no time in idle gossiping
Rllmors OF the sewing bee that takes
place in the theatre every night between
scenes had led the visitors there to ascer-
tain the truth,
Sew" repeats the business manager.
who was held up first. well, should say
So You would think you were at a mis-
sionary meeting.
The moment they get off the stage and
change their costumes they get out their
sewing kit and begin. They do all sorts
Of things. / don't know what you call
them. They look like detached drum
heads or--traceries.
Il suppose you know, being Of the sewing
sex yourself. The only sewing we men know
about is the wild oats kind"
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Is a cream silk blouse made and the yoke
embroidered by hand by Miss Tucker.
Don't look on the inside she begs.
at isn't pretty
at will be when you wear it, anawers
another
Il made whole gown down here CON-
fesses Miss Tucker. Il make all my clothes.
1haye to, for can't afford to hire them made,
and have no one to do 1t for me-"
Meanwhile Bette, the rubberer, has Be-
cured piece Of fine muslin with delicate
insertions Of lace and drawn work. She
has planted herself firmly in the glare Of
to stick needle through the texture.
Mrs. Fischer points her out. although
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II the gentlemen with exposed sea lips
who frequent the front rows OF seats at the
Casino, or the college boys who according
to the business manager, make 1t lively
there every Saturday night, imagine that
the worried looks worn occasionally by
the pony ballet the chorus, even Mrs.
Fischer leading lady, have anything to do
with them or with anybody else in the audi
ence, they are much mistaken. 1t was the
business and the enjoyment Of THE
Sun reporter and artist to trace these fleet
ing expressions to their source the other
night.
In order to do this one has to take trip
underground, for the back-of-the-scenes
arrangement of the Casino Is something
like the subway. To reach one side of the
stage from the other you do not just cross
1t, as you might expect. You go down,
through, and then up again, and there you
are.
When you arrive 1t happens to be one of
the interluies when the chorus are of the
stage, which is held bya dialogue. The
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Detached drumheads or traceries! The
description Of thework performed by theat-
rical needles was puzzling.
Il suppose you mean they mend their
theatrical costumes7" says one visitor,
practically.
Not at all. That is done by the ward
robe woman. The girls sewing is their
own domestic things, you know. don't
care what you say. they do look like drum
heads with holes poked in'
just at this moment the scene in tiny
room set aside for the stage carpenter
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throw it with sufficient force to break its
neck. As a rule the poachel is not far
away when the deer is ensnared, and with
ak or knife kills it as soon as possible.
This way Of taking the deer is new to
most observers, and is said to have origi-
mated with couple Of schoolboys who
stole their outfit from a telephone mans
kit.
1t is pretty clear from the manner in
which the poachers now do their work that
there Ia abroad fear Of detection. which
causes them TO use noiseless methods.
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From success.
One OF the most picturesque figures OF the
New York bar was the late Thomas Nolan.
a lawyer, whose witty retorts furnished sub
jeots for merriment at many lawyers
gathering. Now. Nolan was at one time
counsel for a poor widow who was suing
a construction company for the death OF her
husband The case had been placed upon
the day calendar but had been frequently
postponed. and Mrs Moriarity by the time
she had made her fifth call was in an ex-
oeedingly disturbed frame OF mind. conse-
auently the tones Of Nolan's rich brogle
we're more than usually fervid as he fought
against the sixth Adjournment
81 am sorry." said Justice Dugro but
your opponent has shown me good cause
for the adjournment. Mr. Nolan. and the case
will, therefore. go over until tomorrow
very we'll, sor. said the barrister, sweetly,
but might ask wan personal favor Of this
Coort?"
Certainly sir. with pleasure"
will your Honor kindly sthep down to
my Office and just tell Mrs. Moriarlty that
you have adjourned the case?"
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HUMOROUS SIDE OF LIFE.
Warm Hearted London Bus Driver.
From the London Chronicle.

From Me London ChronicIe.
warm heart beats beneath the great
coat OF the omnibus driver. A lady seated
just behind one spicd a gentleman friend In
side the omnibus which was ambling along
just ahead Signs and telepathetic communi-
cations alike failed to attract the attention
of the unconscious passenger. though, OF
course, everybody else on both omnibuses
was wreathed in interested smiles.
Then the driver Is heart was melted. Lean.
ing forward. he prodded the conductor Of
the foremost bus with his whip. Tell the
gentleman to smile at the lady!" he said.
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his shattered garment together with a
praotised hand.
Ono Of the girls stopped her arrange
ment OF silk stock, on which she was apply
ing rose petals OF lace, TO fasten button
on the carpenters blouse.
Mrs.. Fischer pointed out one after another:
That's Miss Grant making the black
hat" she begins.
Miss Grant comes forward at reckoning
finger and displays big picture hat made
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A New Insurance Story.
From The Mnrld,a Work.

From The Worlds Work.
Thew tell this story down on Wall Street.
The executive ofTlcer OF a great insure noe
company, happening one day to meet
friend in the street found himself violently
upbraided because his company refused TO
invest in the bonds OF an enterprise with
which his friend was connected.
The insurance man stood II n few minutes
Then-"Oh, WELT" said he carelessly. as II he
were ordering n box OF n new brand of cigars.
send me up million and a-haf OF them.
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CANADIAN POACHERS BUSY.
HUNDREDS OF DEER BUTCHERED
FOR THE MARKET.
Noiseless Methods Used with success-The
Deer Run TO water by Dogs That DO
Not Bark and Killed with Axes
7 Others Shared With Wire Moses.

LAcHlNE. Canada, Oct, 22.-The deer are
suffering to an unusual degree this season
at the hands Of the poachers. From the
Megantic district whole carloads OF the
venison have been taken in to Sherbrooke,
the nearest city. Upward OF thousand
carcasses are computed to have gone In
from that district alone.
From the hunting counties OF Pontiac,
Wright, Labelle, and Mattawa comes news
OF similar depredations. As q result the
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with a freshened mind and take up my
lines with twice the spirit that I should
II / just sat or stood waiting impatiently
4 Tor them.
-. all Is a question Of repose when you
right down TO 1t, and l learned tnat
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He Had suG cred No Harm.

From Golfers Weekly
DR.. Edward Everett Hale tells story OF
a New York clergyman who had received a
call to a fashionable suburb of Boston. A
gentleman who had in his employ two English
grooms accidentally overheard the follow
ing conversation between the two servants.
1t appears that the first groom. who had
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second groom to attend service at the church
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said:
Didn't you like the sermon?"
Very much" replied. the other very
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Hi a Methodist. HI thinks as 'ow II prob "
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iii just knew you d change your mind. :
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As Hi told yer. I've card i'm twict an what
arm as il donp me?"
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The ColOnel's Method.
From Puck.

From Puck.
"Cuhnel Boozley?" repeated the landlord
Of the tavern at Paradise. KY. We'll. subj
the Cuhnel. to say the least about him, 10
one Of the most methodical men you most
ever met"
"Methodica?" inquired the patent churn
man, who had put the first question.
yes, subj Every time he gets drunk
he goes over to the Cot House and insists
upon payin taxes on five imaginary green
dogs There's always exactly five Of EN-
and they are always green Yes. sub. the
Cuhnel is very methodical man."
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