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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-02

Oh I'm just reading this book Jack replied,
without taking his eyes from the page or lifting
his head.
~Jacbl" she spoke sharply now, and he put the
book down on his lap
Yes mother
~Ten me at once what you arc reading"
Its a-a-book for boys"
Don't triAe with me, John. What is It's name?y
oh yes. Why, its name is"-and Jack had to
turn It around TO look at the back-'its name is
The Boy Brigand:
Il thought So remarked Mrs Townsend, with
triumph in her tone 1t isn't fit for you to waste
your time on. The idea The Boy Brigand' indeed!
Now, what is it about'"
But mother Jack objected, / can't tell you the
whole big story You read it after get through
with it if you want to
Read it," exclaimed Mrs Townsend. scornfuly.
DO you suppose I've nothing better do than to
read trashy books;
oh / don't know" said Jack. little provoked.
Il guess you read many trashy books do'
~Nhy, what do you mean"
You told father only yesterday when he asked
you what you'd been reading that you had been
reading LOT of trashy novels from the circulating
library'-you did, mother; you know that is
just what you told him"
But" she objected, Il mean by trashy books
that simply useless. ! don't such stuff as
The Boy Brigand' y
This matter OF your reading is an important one >
Mrs Townsend remarked, after silence. 81 don't
feel quite able TO decide about it Perhaps you'd
better ask father"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-02
The Secret

cusing her energies. So when the time came for
the real work her body in such depleted cond-
ton that failed respond to the extra strain put
upon it. so it just gave away"
Yes said Silvia thoughtfully, Il suppose that
really was it, and that explains why ruined my new
dress the other day when chicken wing skated Oft
my plate into my lap while l foolishly arguing
with Jane Quartermain that it was just as easy TO
do two things if you only knew how
SILVIA" said severely, "you are incorrigible.
But I'm thinking that the working of the law APP
plies Just as much to keeping chicken wings and
dresses in their separate departments by concen-
tration on one thing at time it did to poor
Marion Spencer, who got laid up with typhoid fever
because she would keep her real self working over
time.
You think I'm preaching and so you smile at me.
but you just try concentration thing at time
and you'll see what lot OF power it gives you!
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-02

THE only-vaeant place
on the car was at my
side. With a loud
greeting, which made me
uncomfortable because it
made me conspicuous, the
young man who had just
entered took the seat.
He began to talk. TO me
IN a tone of. voice that
left no one in the car in
doubt as to what he was
saying
During that 20. min
ules' 1de up town he
told me. the amount of
his club dues. for the last
month. how much it had
cost him-.to play host at
a supper. party the night
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-02

anything of her for three four years"
Well" she rejoned "she at length persuaded
her people to let her have her way and go on
the stage She got on very well the first year or so,
but you know how slack everything has been for a
long tire and how difficult it has been for we'll
known artists to get work
After all sorts of i'll luck. being in companies
that stranded closed, Marion finally got what
promised to be good, steady engagement in a stock
company She hadn't much money to
spend on her wardrobe, which cost her much time
and thought, and she had work hard to ger it
ready, with the help of little dress maker She got
out there-rehearsed-y know what rehearsng for
stock means-playing at night and matinees and re-
hearsing when you not playing
l nodded.
We'll, she getting splendidly, when, after
two three weeks she gave out, and now she's in
the hospital with typhoid"
What do you think was the trouble?9 asked
WELL" responded Silvia,
who, if she is fluffy looking
ri ro,,. and glib OF tongue, is very
oS level headed most of the
time, 81 don't believe any one
VI can energy the way she
and the other girls used to do
Midnight L AXIS and not pay for it. What on
earth they talked about 1
can't imagine"
"No?" l mildly interpolated.
They used to sit up till three four o'clock in
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-02

O bands s "a. '.' ~ ere, At The i; !;
- club, so Silvia and |
were really talking. You
don't talk really when
men are around-why
goodness only knows,
: but-well, we just like
pretending to men, |
suppose.
Said sweet faced, dain-
ty Silvia, who looked
like a little Dresden china
figure in her flowing old
rose pink tea sacque oyer
a fluffy silk petticoat:.
Patricia, do you re-
member !. Marion Spen-
cer?"
Perfectly" I said,
and I haven't heard
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-02

some woman that hope | am.
Alice, dear, every girl who is human has beauti-
full. dream that some day she will be married and
have coy home papered in pink roses. with mus
lin curtains and red geraniums in the windows and
big husband to kiss her every morning when he
leaves for the Office and every night when he comes
home This my favorite dream once, too. and
yet l am not to be pitied because woke up. After
all, l have love- friends, comfort and most OF the
things that make life worth living.
Just the other night, my fortieth birthday.
Judge NIcNaughton, who has been nice to me for
years and years, asked quite pompousy and in
the most dignihed manner to accept the honor of
becoming Mrs Judge. In a fash I realized what
the giving up of my coy nest and my independence
would mean, so I explained to him quite gently that
was very happy as | have let my last chance
slip. am irrevocably old maid and forever,
and | am glad of it.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-02

Even as | sit here now my
little cuckoo clock against the
burlap wall ticks '.Old maid.
old maid, old maid" just as it
has for IS years. No, not Just
as it has for is years, either.
For then it laughed at me.
Now | laugh at it Fifteen years
ago "old maid" was a stigma.
Now it is stamp of self-re-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-02
The San Francisco Sunday Call
PATRICIA'S PHILOSOPHY
She Tells Silvia Some Vital Truths

the morning after the show was over she went on,
casting whitening glance at me, then he aoed tili
twelve or one o'clock and get dressed just IN time
to go to the theater"
Silvia said "et me belle the usual reputation
women have of talking nonsense to one another and
I'll tell you what think"
cordially, though ineleganty:
well, you see it's like this" said We most OF
us don't realize how vital it is that in order to be
ready to do our work when it comes to us we snail
treat our bodies respectfully and consider them as
the machine which is used by directing power
the mind Marion weakened her machine and rem
dered it defective by foolish and useless expendi-
ture of force
"She failed to realize that in deliberately dePrv-
ing herself of sleep every night she was cutting on
source of her power, for when we sleep our spirit
which is the moving force OF our bodles;' has an
opportunity TO recuperate, and when we awaken IN
the morning after sound, peaceful slumber we are
conscious of having brought renewed energy and
strength to our bodies from out the great unseen
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-02

Now, every Thought put out
uses up just so much vital
force, and while Marion was
standing to be fitted probably.
instead of having her mind
centered on the matter in hand
at the moment, she was men
tally playing the part which
her dress represented to her,
thus dividing instead of TO
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-02

/ believe not. Richard Jen-
nings was my one ideal and he
still IS. If had married him
he very likely would not still
be my ideal Far better TO
have lost him when l. most
loved him and to be able TO
keep my belief in him. 1t has
helped me more than anything
else to be the sensible, whole
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-02

- " ". = .ll1. ll!A = YOU = .ll4!l - y11l
mother: j..
Yes; viii be, he said. I'll open my bank to-
night and perhaps father will advance my allowance
Invent with him to match the vase and I loaned him
S., tic balance, all Of which he has. paid
ou arc "a sweet woman said Mrs: Rogers so
you befriended my boy, didn't you?"
: 'He is an honorable little fellow replied her
friend, .'and / deemed:it a privilege"
well, that may do for your children, ladies'" said
thing Inine fear :.
':oh. don't believe that they counseed. The
whip makes towards of boys. There is higher
fear to teach.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-02

IN THAT are you reading my SOM"
80 n asked Mrs. Townsend, who had no
N ticcd that Jack had sat for some
two hours ooilcd up in a big stuffed
chair.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-02

Probably she has been discipIining Tommy
again" said Mrs Van Cott. When he was my.
pupil never knew more obcdient little chap My
stefsons love him ~:..:-... ..: IL
Mrs Van Cott had married the principal OF the
school where once she had taught The kindergarten
She had three stepclnldren, but nene: OF her "on
Mrs Rogers; the hostess, had a boy Of II: while
Mrs Green was the mother OF two boys Her hob
BY was discipline Not that she ~dsciplined'
them bur she thought she did and liked to DISCUSS it
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-02
Poems of Childhood
BY Eunice TiefienS
The Philosopher

JATHEN / was small used to think
wv The princes in my fairy books.
Who always dressed in blue and pinl
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-02

nament from the parlor for
fear Eli break something; she
won't trust me The darned
old football, 1 hate 1T! he said.
a. What would she do [
asked, had !. she accidentally
broken: your football?
d Why: he replied. shed
buy me another right off
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-02

And always had such
handsome looks,
Weren't just like men
who live today,
But made some different
sort of way.
l thought so till papa
one night
Was going to a mas
querade,
And I stayed up to see
the sight
Papa all dressed in
blue brocade,
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~ 49, -
Il came :.-:>-..
..,.. My dears.T She said breath
-'iOtiei F. lessly; Il Thought + would
never. get here SUCH. a scene
VINO =beheNea '::as lad with Tommy He
:~>*.. disobcyed me, and Brought in
in Whipping two. BOYS. tracking mud over
my lovely rugs TO play them
some new records He Thought
was out but after they LETT l called him UPS and I
just whipped hfnl well E -: .
-sfterward T told him that / did il for his good
said Tommy wise King solomon said Spare the
rod and spoil the child. = What do you think his
reply wase I know al about hn--a fine old parity
he was 10 give: advice about bringing up children
Why, mother he was bigan1ist! He had more than
hundred wives and some were heatheiis- Ii he
lived today he'd be in Sing Sing : E:
Now, what would you do with a boy. IKE tfats =
Both the other ladies laughed heartily IFS no
laughing matter, said Mrs. Green Els sacri-
legious "
I'll tel you nllatJ once did 10 Walter said Mrs:
Rogers He had a large football and be was wild
about It Having much bric-a-brac,I forbadeh him
playing with II indoors. One day. boylke he kicked
II through the hail. and II flew into the pafor break
ing small but dainty vase which / priced. r. !"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-02

tNERS. GREEN Is late as USUAL remarked Mrs.
M Rogers as the members Of the sewing cir
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-02

With shiny sword and shoes of blue.
And cap with curling feather, too.
And my! He did look simply grand,
And handsome, too, and brave and bold
Then l began to understand
That all those mighty men of old
Were just like other folks knows,
Except they dressed in different clothes
Comparing Notes
IN ANNY'S legs lots browner than mine.
1 suppose that's because he swim.
- don't care very much. Anyhow
I've got black and blue spots than him.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-02
The Folly
Midnight Talks

MOI I mildly 1ntcTppIdltu
They used to sit up till three four o'clock in
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-02
=:
Discipline
= =. -
=. -. =
That Was
Effective

!. well IL said,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-29
Schwartz s. Pelzman,
RelI1blc Tailors.
HONOR MEMORY OF HOWARD.
Students and Faculty of University
Attend Services for Founder.

All the departments of Howard Tniver
sity suspended work this morning at 10: 45
o'clock, and at IL O'Clock the students
and faculty attended services In Rankin
chapel In memory of Maj. Gen. Oliver
Otis Howard, L. S. A. Getired). founder
and former president of the university.
At the same hour the funeral services
for Gen. Howard were being conducted
in Burlington. VT, where he formerly
resided and where his death occurred
Tuesday evening.
President Thirkield ordered two wreaths
to be placed yesterday upon Gen. How
ard bier as a tribute from the trustees,
faculties and students
week from next Sunday joint memo
rial services will be held in Rankin
chapel.
The trustees of the university are now
considering plans for the erection of "A
memorial gate at the entrance to the
unSversity grounds on Howard avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-29
Resolutions to Late Mana ger.

To-day is the first time in the history
of the Norfolk and Washington Steam
boat Company" he said that our late
general manager has not been present at
the regular meeting of the board of di-
rectors. and | feel that ] should, upon
this occasion. pay the respect to his
memory which his long and active service
for the rest interests of our company
deserves.
Il probably knew him better than any
of us here assembled, for he and / have
been the warmest of friends for over
thirty years, and that friendship never
waned. but was only strengthened by
our close association ever since the or
ganiZation of this company.
John Callahan gave twenty years of
his best manhood in building up the
business we now enjoy, and by his Won
derfui ability, his extensive knowledge Of
the art of shipbuilding and keeping
steamers in good condition, together with
his knowledge of transportation, his ca
pacity for governing men, he has made
the Norfolk and Washington Steamboat
Company the successful enterprise it is
today. While he was strict disciplinar-
ian. and held his employees most strictly
accountable for their actions, he was be-
loved by ALL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-29

Daniel ]. Callahan has been elected
general manager of the Norfolk and
Washington Steamboat Company. to sue
coed his father. the late John Callahan.
He was chosen at session of the board
of directors of the steamboat company
held in the general Offices o. the corpora
ton at the foot OF 9TH street yes terday
afternoon.
For five Years Mr.. Callahan has been
assistant general manager OF the COM
pany, and during that time has won the
high regard of the officials by his strict
attention to duty. Previous to that time
he was for a number of years general
agent of the company at Norfolk, Va
which is one of the responsible positions
in the corporations service. Frank May
was also elected a director at the meet
ing. Resolutions of regret at the death
of the late general manager were adopted.
Levi Woodbury., president of the COM
pany. shortly after the meeting was
called to order, paid a tribute to the
memory of Mr.. Callahan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-29

The principal disturbance this morning
is centered in the far northwest but 1t
has not yet caused any appreciate pre-
ciptation this side of the Rocky noun
tains. The storm which recently moved
down the st. Lawrence valley to the Gulf
of ST. Lawrence has increased considera-
bly, in energy and remains nearly sta
tionary off the Grand Banks.
A tropical disturbance is developing
west OF Cuba.
The crest of the cool wave has now
reached the middle and north Atlantic
states. where the temperature bias fallen
considerably. The temperature is rising
however, between the Mississippi river
and the Rocky mountains.
Showers are indicated for the western
lake region. but mostly fair weather will
prevail elsewhere east of the Mississippi
The temperature will rise throughout
the middle states tonight, and, while the
cool weather will continue In eastern sec
lions. there will be some moderation In
the middle Atlantic states during Satur-
day and a still further rise Sunday.
Storm warnings are displayed on the
Washington and Oregon coasts.
The winds along the New England
coast will be brisk to high northwesterly.
diminishing: on the middle Atlantic coast
moderate northwesterly, becoming varia-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-29
SPECIAL NOTICES.

WASHINGTON. u. e.. htobcr ~. 1909.
At special meeting Of the board cf directors
Of the NATIONAL UNION FIRE I\St RANCE
COMPANY OF WASHINGTON. held "Wednesday.
refercncc to the death Of MIR. HENRY ORTIZ.
late "A member of tn, board and vice president or
the company the following minute was adopted:
II Is seldom that there is found IN the directory
Of corporation man With such stcritnS husi-
qualities those possessed 10y our iaic as
socatc. MIR. HENRY ORTIZ: the sad news OF
whose dcccasc IS officially presented To this
board.
Mr.. Orth has served this company in the capac-
ity nf director since December III. 1891. and from
July H. 1902 h., has filed the office of vice pres
idcnt There arr MANY Of onr number who have
served with Mr. Orth on this board during aiI
these years /. is therefore. from actual expert
cm.c and long association that "" arc able To
testify to the character and worth or our lament
cd friend and associate.
Mr.. Orth man possessing the ffnest qua
tiles Of manhood gentle. kind and earnesa in his
cndeavorS for exact Justice. tempered. however,
with that delicate quality which constantly led
him 10 say 1T is not the letter of the bond we
should insist on. hut the spirit and IN this be
preferred To err the Side III Iberailty rather
than that there should nv the least thought ar
suspicion Of unfair dealing.
Nc shall therefore. miss the genial countr-
nance Of our departed friend hereafter we
"a Their around this table. We shall ever feel
that his practical advice is wanting IN our de-
liheratiouS hut the memories III pleasant asSo-
citation and the recollection Of his methods ana
sound judgments will ever he with us to enconr-
aCc and sustain. matter how severe the con
fict and denrcSsion of the business world.
In order that record Of this expression Of the
directors in special meeting convened may he
preserved IL is recommended that this minute no
spread upon the records: 800
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-29
REPUBLICANS TO MEET.
Gathering at Brentwood Tomorrow
Evening Under Club Auspices.

Plans were completed today for a re-
publican mass meeting to be held tomor-
row evening at Brentwood, Md under
the auspices of the Mount Rainier Re
publican Club. The speakers of the even
ing, who will be escorted to Firemen's
han by a reception committee. are Oliver
D MetZer"tt, Percy III. Ncitoh. j. Walter
Mitchell. e. {. Snyder, William Tyler
Page, ex-lnitcd States Senator John nj
Thurston and r chard n Ryon Mary
land republicans in the Distric: of Co
lnmbia have been invited to attend the
rally.
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s. K =.
TAILORING.

s. p.
TAILORING.
Don't let the presence of
the builders keep you away.
They can't prevent us from
showing you the best suit
ing and overcoatinS values
ever offered in this city.
Our tailoring work will
please you.
Overcnats to measure of your choice
Of fine lire Of $25 fabrics. Tor SIS.
Regular so Fancy Blue Striped
Fabrics and Black Thibets to order
for $l5
Schwartz s. Pelzman,
Reli1bc TaiIors.
5o5-so7 Seventh Street.
ELL line Of Once and typewriter Supplies.
Typewriter Ribbons for all machines. for
merly 15c and 81 each
IS cents.
Excelsior Standard Diaries and Calendar Pads
r. MORRISON PAPER CO..
1908 Pa. AVE. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-29

BILE: Oh the south Atlantic coast mode ia te
to brisk northeaSterly; on the east gulf
coast moderate northeast to- east.
Steamers departing today for European
ports will have moderate 10 brisk north
westerly winds. with generally fair
weather. to the Grand Banks.
The following heavy precipitation tin
inchesD has been reported during the past
twenty -four hours: Jupiter, $50: Tatoosh
Island los.
Tide Tables.
Today-Low tide. 2:1, am. and 2:2t
pm: high tide. $40 am. and $50 pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide, 3:0J a IN. and 81 4
PM: high tide. . a n. and 3:14 pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rose 6:23 an; sun SETS 5:O4
pm.
Tomorrow-Sun rises 6:4 am.
Moon rises 5:Jl pm. to-day.
The City Lights.
The city lights and naphtha lamps all
lighted by thirty minutes after sunset;
extinsuishing begun one hour before sun
rise All arc and incandescert lamps
lighted fifteen minutes after sunset and
extinsuished forty-five minutes before
sunrise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-29

Fine Kitchen DreSSefSe
Very neat and compact, and
OF convenient size. OF excel
lent construction and finish.
Our prices always prove inter-
esting
Geo. M. Barker, d 1917 y ~, = St. a'.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-29
DON'T Be Without Heat.

The Roof can't leak when Graf
ton men say it fixed
They arr, reliable roof mon. who work
quickly and thoroughly. Roofs painted and
repaired Furnaces and iatrobcs repaired.
Grafton&Son, Inc, r I1a ssn M St 7 ss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-29
A True and Loyal Friend.

He was a true and loyal friend and a
most finished gentleman. One that COM
manded the respect and confidence of all
with whom he came in contact, and they
were legion. To his great force of char
acter and business ability the Norfolk
and Washington Steamboat Company owe
him debt of gratitude never to be for
gotten.
Il mourn for him as | would for dear
brother. He has left record as a man,
loving husband and father. and left d
legacy 10 his family by his upright hon.
orable life. which is far more dear than
great worldly possessions
In the resolutions adopted it was set
forth that the directors express deep sor-
row, great bereavement and irrepara BILE
loss, for John Callahan was not only
one of the founders of this company and
an extremely conscientious, laborious and
successful officer and manager; a man
held in honor, love and esteem by en-
ployes and officers alike: he was more,
he was a warm, open-hearted friend to
each and every member of this board
The New Manager.
Daniel j. Callahan, the new general
manager, is about forty years of age
and has been especially successful since
he became the general agent OF the COM
pany at Norfolk. Va. When he came to
this city to take up his residence about
five years ago he at once entered into
active affairs to promote commerce.
At the present time he is secretary of
the Board of Trade and the Commercial
Club and d member of the board of di-
rectors of the Chamber of Commerce
He is also affiliated with the Virginia
Club of Norfolk. In the commercial or
CARNATIONS of this city with which he is
affiliated he is also prominent in COM
mittee work.
About seventeen years ago he and Miss
German of this city were welded. They
have five children
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-29
Up-River w aters.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
HARPERS FERRY, W. Va, October
29-Both rivers slightly cloudy this morn
Ing.