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Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-06-04
Hawtrey and Shaw.

Charles Hawtrey, too, has had his
troubles with George Bernard Shaw.
he. brilliant eccentric of London, who
will. unless all signs fail, be the mosS
popular playwright of season after
next. Mr.. Hawtrey believed in Shaw
and did his best to effect a joining of
interests, but the author gracefully
and graciously sidestepped.
Il had been anxious to do the play
that Arnold DAILY intends to produce
next season, You Can Never Tell "
says Hawtrey. Il wrote TO Shaw. ask
ing his permission to do the play, and
he said he would come and read it to
me. He came and began by saying:
Sometimes | think this is the best
play that was ever written, and at
others that it is the greatest rot. Any
how. it's a pretty poor play. but If you
must have it. well, don't blame me for
the consequences
This was cheerful TO begin with
However, insisted that did want 1t.
Afterward l asked him IL could com
press the last act He declined to al
low one word to be altered or cut out.
In view of certain contingencies had
to tell him then that could not pro-
duce 1t. His answer was:
Thank you. so much. You have
taken great load off my mind
Now, what are you to do with
man like that?"
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-06-04
THE FIRST SWIM OF THE YEAR,

The first swim of the year is with
out a peer as a serious menace to
health. combined with acute personal
suffering. says James l. Ford in Les
lies. There always comes a time
early in May when three or four sue
cessive days of warm weather give
sudden impetus to the buds. leaves
and grass. and fill the schoolboy's
heart with a longing for the cool
depth of the river that flows through
the meadows half a mile from school.
And Immediately after the hearty
2 O'Clock dinner-which, as every
physician knows. is a most suspicious
moment for bathing-a dozen boys
with towels stuck under their jackets
may be seen leaving the school
grounds in a furtive manner so as not
to attract the notice of the "old man.,
who Is known to harbor certain old
fashioned prejudices against swim
ming in the early spring when the
water is as cold as ice and malaria
turks about the river banks. The lit
tie band of fun-seekers are also at
pains to elude the school DULLES who
might play disagreeable tricks with
their clothing. and to bid to their
saturnalia Of discomfort two or three
unsuspecting small boys who are sur
prised. pleased and flsttered by the
invitation.
Which one OF us will ever forget
the CHASTITY misery of that early
spring swim? The icy coldness Of the
water: the oozing turf on which we
undressed and left our clothes; the
gusts of chill wind that swept down
the river; the sharp stones over
which we walked and the awful cold
ness of the water that was spattered
IN our backs by our merry comrades!
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-06-04
AGAINST WAR, AND FOR 1T.

The real argument against war Is
not the sentimental one of suffering,
hardship, loss of life, etc; 1t is the
moral one that war with its vicious
consequences of national debt, bur-
densome taxation, disordered finances,
relaxed social morals, should never
be undertaken If it can possibly be
avoided. .. That men are killed
in war: that dreadful wounds are OBJ
tanned; that hardship is suffered and
domestic bereavement wrought, is
nothing. Such things are as insepa-
rable from war as prickly heat from
The climate OF the tropics, or as deadly
cold from the Arctic circle; but that
is not the true argument for or against
war, for or-against peace. IL is not
question at all OF personal hardship
or domestic bereavement; it is ques-
ton of public justice or injustice. A
wanton war. a war of conquest for
mere brutal conquest's sake, war
waged in the spirit that Ahab took
Naboth's vineyard or David obtained
Uriah's wife, Is a great crime; but
Just war. war inevitable for nation
al preservation, for the defense or en-
Iargement of human liberty, is more
glorious than a thousand years of ig-
noble Chinese peace. There are vices
coincident with war, but they are not
more deplorable nor more ineffacable
than the cankers of a calm world and
a long peace. The march OF civiliza-
ton has proceeded at charging step
following every great war. The bat
ties of Marathon and Salamis were
the turning points in the civilization
of mankind. The greatest forced
marches of mankind since Marathon
on the path to enlarged civil liberty
and law have been wrought by great
wars. Gigantic social and civil abuses
have persisted beneath the sword
Portland Qregonian.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-06-04
WHY JAps HAVE PROGRESSED.

The ease with which scientists, en-
gineers. naval and military experts
have been produced in Japan proves
that often the most abstract training
is the best preparation for practical
efficiency. The cherry-stone carvers
have been preparing TO hold the lever
and the trigger; the pundits have
found the plotting Of campaign upon
Port Arthur already accomplished In
their ancestors charting of the cos
mos and the soul Of man. The Japa-
nese have not 5sea taught to despise
anything as too small or too great.
No allusiou Of racial superiority has
fostered faith that t;iey can blunder
luckily through all emergencies. No
superstitious respect for mach merry
has betrayed them into scorning the
finest OF all instruments-the mind
itself.-NPw York Evening Post.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-06-04
Bow Wanted 20 Play, Too.

Eddie Foy's youngest son. aged 6,
was taken. as a special trial. behind
the scenes at the Casino, New York,
the other afternoon. The boy en-
joyed greatly watching his father
make UP in artistic fashion for the
part of Pouffie in "Pif. Paff. Pouf."
When Mr.. Foy went on for his scenes
the youngster was well behaved till
the episode OF the sand man began.
Il was too much for the youngster to
see his father rolling on the make-be-
lieve beach and letting the real. white
sand trickle through his fingers.
"Oh. papa" came piping voice
from the wings, Il want to play IN the
sand"
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-06-04
pERlLs OF -sELF-pocToRINe."

Large numbers of people in pros
oerous circumstances die as sexagen-
arians from maladies which are evil
dences Of degeneration and OF prema-
ture senility. while many who pass
this period go on to enter upon m
eighth OF ninth decade of life. TIE
former class comprise those who have
lived without restraint OF their appe-
tites and who have sought TO allay
some OF the consequences by self-med-
lcation, while the latSor class com.
prise those who have lived reasonably
and who. IL annoyed by imperfect
digestion. have sought relief by sban-
ioning the errors from which II
sprang.-Lancet.
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doesn't know about making excuses
would be of little use TO any school
boy. While rehearsing BY Right of
Sword" Just before starting out this
season. the soubrette appeared a day
late. Having offended before. Mr..
Stuart determined to make an exam
pie of her before the whole company.
When she appeared next day. he
asked: Miss B. do you know tina,
you are day late? What excuse
have you to offer?"
81 didn't bring II with me. Mr.. Stu
art" she answered. timidly.
Bring what" Numbered the actor
MY excuse. Mr.. Stuart. You see ]
got married yesterday, but didn't
think you wanted to see my husband"
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-06-04
Manaucr in Luck.

In casting the principals for "A We
netian Romance" the new comic
opera, Frank l.. Perley had a curious
problem. In the list of characters are
the Triplets of Tripoli. who had to be
impersonated by three young women
Of the same height and size and resem.
bling each other so closely that to dis
tinguish them separately would be
nearly impossible. The names of the
girls with close resemblances are Car.
rol McComas, Annabelle whitford
and May Conwell.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-06-04
Motto Conveyed Truth.

Mrs. John Gilbert is much interest
ed in the trials and tribulation of a
certain newly married couple who are
trying housekeeping. The young ma
iron is in the habit of frequenting a
certain intelligence Office in search Of
the elusive cook.
Its such gloomy. dingy Office. I"
she explained. land the girls all look
so horrid. In conspicuous place OIL
the wall is the motto, Consider the
lilies of the field Do you suppose for
one moment they think the cooks and
mattresses look like lilies?"
"oh. no." said Mrs. Gilbert. ut
simply means They toll not"
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-06-04

alter of the same city. An admirer OF
Collier met an admirer of Davis be.
tween acts.
Il suppose Mr.. Collier put most of
those good lines into the play" said
the actors friend.
No" said the friend OF Mr.. Davis.
Collier put most of the lines in the
other two-at the Bijou."
And they separated. glaring at each
other.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-06-04

Mr.. Rockefeller says the money he
made when he was boy did not burn
a hole in his pocket. It was at a
later period Of his career that he be
gan TO have money to burn.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-06-04

Having confessed that while she
loves her art she sings chiefly for the
money. Calve may now. consistently be
blamed by all who are working with
out wage for the pure delight of toll.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-06-04

The price Of campaign cigars has
always been more OF less 8. mystery,
but there is now Official court author.
ity for the statement that sometimes
at least, they cost as much as three
cents apiece.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-06-04

II is expected that tie Crown
Prince of Portugal will visit the
United States during the coming sum.
mer. II he is COMING over after n wife
he should prepare himself beforehand
by making a thorough study of Brad.
streets.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-06-04
p'Orsay Discovered.

Having leaped into prominence by
his success in "The Earl of Pawtuck-
ct" Lawrance d'Orsay is the subject
of many anecdotes. One he tells on
himself.
While playing in sPhiladelphia with
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-06-04
Author and Actor.

William Collier. who failed in two
plays last winter in the Bijou theater,
New York. has made hit in The
Dictator" new farce by Richard
Harding Davis, in the Criterion the
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-06-04

II is almost enough to make a WON.
I'm believe that her husband has been
keeping his spring medicine in the
refrigerator to see the sudden and
alarming appetite the thing has for
ace.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-06-04

It's queer how much more afraid a
woman is that her dress may trail ip
the dust when she has on low shoes
and gay stockings than when she has
on regulation boots.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-06-04

Experts test a mans sanity by
watching him at a game Of baseball
on the theory, probably, that man
is crazy then, If ever.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-06-04

A Kansas City man has been en-
joined from seeing his children with
In forty-eight hours after he has taken
drink. Such a decree would make
some children fatherless.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-06-04

st. Louis letter carriers complain
that they are orerworked. Did you
write to your cousin that you were
coming to visit him during the ex:
position?
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-06-04

/. Now that we know what Rev.
George w. Brownback thinks of his
new wife. it might be highly entertain.
ing to be told after time what she
thinks of him
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-06-04

There will be a scientific exhibition
CT thirty-three different kinds of mos
quitoes at the st. Louis fair, but that
won't attract people from Jersey OF
Caps Ced.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-06-04

They have decided over in England
that Lhassa must be reached. Col.
younghusband will therefore continue
to make it lively for the grave diggers
along his line of march.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-06-04

II is bow proposed to send some
medical sharps to Africa to investi.
gate the sleeping sickness. This seems
an inexcusable waste Of time and
money. when so many sound sleepers
can be found in almost any church
right here at home.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-06-04

The North Carolina papers are still
discussing the question of what man
should take of before going to bed
They have got as far az the boots and
the hat. and after that chaos reigns.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-06-04

u the Japanese progress as rapidly
Tor another half century, they will be
giving lessons in civilization them
selves.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-06-04

An ungrateful employee has been
Sir Thomas Lipton's be-
One thing nobody can steal
from Sir Thomas is the Americas
cup.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-06-04

The dowager Empress of China may
sit for her photograph that her pic
lures may be distributed and worship
ed. How closely is she related to the
members of her sex!
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-06-04

The emperor of Korea has a hun
dred wives. but never mind. There
probably isn't one in the whole lot
that any brisk American would have.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-06-04

There couldn't have been much en-.
joyment for Eve in going shopping
because she always had to take the
same pattern Of fig leaf.
It's curious how girl never win
worry at all over, being knock-kneed.
when she will grieve herself almost
to death because her hair won't curl.
It's a great comfort to a woman TO
feel that If she we're any prettier than
she is it would be almost impossible
to keep from breaking up the happy
families of her friends.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-06-04

New York has remarkable cpl
demic of measles. Here is something
they can't keep the lid on. 1t will
break out.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-06-04

!. The historians are beginning to
write about Napoleon again. They
never find it possible to let up for
more than a few months at time.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-06-04

Probably the last thing eaten in be-
sieged Port Arthur will be the time
honored sandwiches at the railway
station restaurant.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-06-04

We trust that the late Herbert
Spencer's hitherto unpublished letter
on war will be translated into Russian
and Japanese.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-06-04
Her Answer Ready.

Ralph Stuart, who Is starring in
by Right of Sword" has discovered
that what the average soubrette girl
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-06-04

which of the Kuros will you bet on
when they get together-Kurold or
Knropatkin.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-06-04

Excessive indulgence in pop, and
cigarettes is always harmful even if
the pop is omitted.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-06-04

Some men might not be opposed to
progressive euchre parties If their
wives could always win.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-06-04

At all events, Alfred Austin's
Jeanne Dare" poem shows that the
poet laureate is capable of hard work.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-06-04

The summer girl and the sweet
graduate are beginning to worry at
the slowness OF the dressmaker.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-17

Notwithstanding the fact that a
knocking the B. and o., it has come
to point where it seems fair in its
dealings. The matter of the suspen-
sion bridge was settled satisfactorily
TO the company and TO the County
Court, as stated in yesterdays West
Virginian. The work on the build
ing of the new pier will begin as soon
as practicable and we will have a
bridge safe to cross on and one that
will hold the tracks for the street
car line to the First ward side. Chief
Engineer D. D. Corrothers was ac-
companied here yesterday by his pri-
vate secretary Sparks and Assistant
General Manager L. G. Haas, of the
entire B. and o. Besides the County
Court, Attorneys Arnett, Kirby and
Powell were present at the confer
ence. The Railroad Company seemed
fair in it's requests and the settle
ment was reached without any trou-
b1e The question would have been
settled long ago, but the government
was not willing to give the few feet
desired.
Chief Engineer Carothers was
shown over the city by Levi B. Harr
and he frequently expressed his good
opinion of it. He was well pleased
with the outlook of the F'airmont In
dustrial Company's proposition and
will no doubt use his influence for
its promotion.
The F., M. and r. Bridge.
Yesterday afternoon after the con
ference with the County Court Chief
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-17
BETTER RAILROAD ACCOMMODATIONS

Travelling men are among the worst
llickers about this, because. knowing
the undoubted superiority of Fairmont
| hotels. they are deSirous of making
| this city at night. if they can come
on a convenient train and leave at a
| convenient hour in the morning.
which they would be able to do, fol-
| lowing that route, if that train re-
manned over and was made up here
! il the morning.
Still another alteration that would
cause great rejoicing among patrons,
and in the end crafty all interests, IS
to change the terminal of the BelinS-
ton-El1ins train from Grafton to this
city. and have the train leave here at
9: 90 A. NJ, allowing it to leave Graf
ton at $3.50 as usual. and return here
in the evening. We honestly believe
that this would be of mutual advan-
tage and one of which the patrons
would not be slow in showing their
appreciation. AS it now is we suffer
Inconvenience in comparison with
neigh boring cities, and many com
plants are made concerning the in
'opportune time of arrival and depart
ure of the trains.
The tonnage given the railroad
from this point is SO great that we
feel entitled to make the requests tnat
the above mentioned schedule be ar
ranged more to our liking and we feel
sure that the returns will be crafty
ing to all parties. The Federal Coal
Company and others in the nefghbor- |
hood of Gray's Flat, are willing to
give guarantee for the success of |
passenger service on the Pawpaw ex-
tension.
We are simply voicing the senti-
ments of the entire city and OF the |
travelling public when we request that
be given this statement
and we assure the Baltimore and Ohio
people that if they need any sucn as
5urance, that the financial returns
will compensate them for every eff
'ort to please in this manner
We would suggest that the Board OF
Trade take the matter in hand and
present the above proposition in
uch manner that it will be impossible
or the B. and o. to turn it down.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-17
BRIDGE QUESTION SET Tied

Engineer Carothers and Assistant
General Manager Haas walked down
and took look at the F., NJ. and P.
bridge. AS has been published here
tofore, this bridge must be moved or
raised by August /, 1905. Although
Chief Carothers would give out moth
ing definite it is understood from his
conversation that the company con-
siders it out of the question to raise
the bridge BY searching the records
we find that the rightS-of-way from
Catawba have been decided to the
company and there is where the new
bridge will be built. 1t may also be
considered a settled fact that the Pal
atine branch will be built. Most of
the rights-of-way have been decided
to the company for this line. The new
bridge will be built in the required
time and the Monongahela will be
open to all boats.
Chief Engineer Carothers left in his
special car on No. 4 for Clarksburg
last night. From there he went to
Baltimore and will return to this city
Tuesday.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-17
Bound For Jamaica.

We are in receipt of a letter from
Messrs. J. P. Hart and J. F. Cook, who
left Tuesday afternoon for Jamaica.
The letter bears date of the fifteenth.
and was written after leaving Balti
more. They say the wind became so
high on the first day on the bay that
the ship had to drop anchor and re-
main over night. The next morning
they breakfasted at Cape Henry and
started on. They had not yet been
seasfck. They ask to have their pa
pers sent to Port Antonio, Jamaica.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-17
SOME SUGGESTIONS TO THE B..
AND o. WHICH WOULD BE
MUCH APPRECIATED If
CARRIED OUT.
PASSENGER SERVICE SHOULD BE
ESTABLISHED ON PAWPAW
EXTENSION EVENING
TRAIN FROM MORGAN
TOWN AND OTHER
CHANGES NEEDED.

The people of Fairmont feel their
many obligations to the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad. but there are advan-
tages to which both the railroad and
people could be subjected. of which
the anasement IF the road appears
to be in dee snorancs For in
ST. ace t9g7 ,ol.Ius trips %ssengers
should nade daily be this
city ar -'Sv,s Flat over th paw
extension. The people of f .rmont,
twho are only four miles be- ond the
terminaD and the people of that en-
tire populous and pros eae7EIus district.
are eager and anxious foEas easy
communication with Fairmont and
the main line of the B. and o. road.
Could this convenience be allowed
them there is no doubt but that an
astonishingly large number would
take advantage of it,
The roads between here and our
inland coal and oil cities are impas-
sable the greater part of the year, for
all but the most hardy traveller, thus
condemning the residents of the com
to the lives of hermits, from
fall until spring. If passenger trains
were in service, business and pleas |
ure would combine to bring hosts of
-hese people into our midst on fire.
luent occasions.
Then, we believe if a few of the B. |
md O.s officials could see the throng |
hat the boats bring to our wharves
every evening, and see how eager the
lown river masses are to come to our
,ity when their days work is over,
hey would see the advantage of
bringing the train on through to Fair
mont that arrives in Morgantown
bout six o'clock every evening.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-17
A High Honor.

a telegram was received Friday
evening from r. a. Mcdonald, who is
in Baltimore attending the Grand
Lodge meeting of the FraternaI Order
OF Eagles, stating that NJ. H. McNabb
has been elected one OF the grand
trustees. This is a high honor for
the Wheeling man and deserved rec
ognition of his services In the interest
of Eagledom.
Mr.. McNabb has been the State dep
uty grand president for West Virginia
and it is through his untiring work
that the order has gained prominence
and is now one of the best organized
States in the Union.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-17
Degree Conferred.

There was an interesting meeting
of the Mountain City Encampment,
No. 5, I. O. o. F., of this city, last
evening, when the Royal Purple de.
gree was conferred on six candidates,
namely: J. A. Gribble, H. T. Jones, j.
c. Morgan, William Morgan, Fred w.
karil and William Raybould. Jr.
There was a large attendance, and af-
ter the ceremony was completed,
tempting refreshments, consisting of
coffee. ice cream and
cake were served by the Rebekah
lodge. The social hour was a most
pleasant one. and the entire evening
was one of unusual enjoyment.