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The San Francisco call., 1909-03-25

WHEN swift DER the jungle I speed in my might
Wv And behind playful old tiger
Comes bounding along to express his delight
At my trip to the land of the Niger,
'Tis sweet to receive, at a moment SO proud,
OF penned tributes and praises host, man
But time thered be to reply to the crowd
No, not even to talk to the postman.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-25

\VJHEN perched at the top of tropical tree,
w While below the hyenas are yelling
Demanding post haste dissertations from me
On the tenets of simpliied spelling,
'Twould give me great JOY epistle to get,
Say, from Haskell, or cen dear Maria
But time to reply would be lacking, you bet,
While hyenas attention require
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-25
California Girl to
Wed a millionaire

NJ, discussing great good
80 iiNO"@ie fortune that has belen that young
who 1t will be recalled OF the bridesmaids marriage
Sue Ncho with Robert Hayes Smith Outside
City Miss Burdge comparatively
ity There she became the
SWEETEST sorority the college Then she
ege where she the of Miss
The California girl much rushed
o a millionaire.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-25
The Assault
on the South
Pole

evidence OF the unconquerabe animang the peoples that
inhabit the temperate
Lieutenant Shacleton on the British navy palm
the record Tor polar exploration He left Jack sver
and lonely amid the dsolate regions of ribbed
and bowling billiards. The whole world will admire his daring
and his the while inquiries What has been gained
accomplished for humanity and civilization? In if
worth while risk the lives OF brave achieve chiefly
mental result?
Exploration viii doubtless proceed without counting the
hat nations flag may ahest
south may No has monopoly OF courage
daring and all that needed for its application accomplishment
nhame the imagination. 1t Of
divine enthusiasm that the world whatever
hed The unremitng assault the poles proof
enthusiasm be killed by prevailing nicis by the
commercial habit OF counting the the profit.
Lieutenant SacketOns presents
OF detail that with past methods of polar exploration
apparently he has demonstrated the superiority pony
the dog purposes The pony
better eating and there OF him Perhaps herd of
edible ponies the whole journey may yet be accomplished 1t
ingenious simple plan making provisions their
Of transport Further the automobile infinite
variety by developing 1t susceptible frost
and its daily ration bulky. How the ponies
the journey has explained facilities for
living of the country limited this question of con
siderable interest Without seeking minimize any way
fine performance OF the British expedition that the degree
would have been possible had been
establishment OF supply stations by other explorers
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-25
The lnsiJer

Tells why the wed August Belmont adopted
the stage profession although she dd not care iO
public Iife and how announcement misunderstood
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-25
Exiies in Windy City
Wish They We're Here

the Grand Pacific
pictures OF California and when
prescribed salutaton Il in
When brought greeting speed
the exile
There
expected to interesting episode
Anecdotes OF the disaster
belief that they barred.
Arthur Street is president Of the club secretary
w Storey chief OF the
and his stories and "reminiscences of California worthy
balmng book Clyde w Colby
collecting these stories printing them they
big sale
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-25
Roosevelt Oentiments Y DICED ! lanly
By o. II. FERNBACH

f tha would
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-25

mental journey, not passionate pilgrimage
He carries no banner and wages no crusade
Indeed, he goes on a vacation, which, in the
case Of less energetic parsonage, the news
papers would call "a well earned rest" But
Roosevelt does not rest He is charged with
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-25

OOSENELI has sailed for Africa His departure made
the occasion OF porentous popular demonstration Hi
expedition such has political significance It senti
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-25

Britisher is resolved on the conquest of the
T late years the Swedes have led in this field
hich has an attraction all its own, although to
average humanity it might seem a futile
and Intellectual pursuit. But the adventurous
quality still asserts itself and will not be dis
couraged- That men should be found to risk
their lives for no important material result
and no more reward than fame, offers fresh
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-25

rLEANOR ROBSON. who is reported
as about to leave the stage and wee
IL August Belmont, never did care 10
New-York tribune., 1909-05-30
Illustrated Bits.

freshed by the brandy. lie fell into deep and
peaceful sleep.
Tht, morning was well advanced when he awoke.
and the fo'csle empty except for the faithful Joe
who was standing by his side with heap OF cloth
ing under his arm
Try these on" said he. Smith stared at him
half awake; they'll be better than nothing. at any
rate"
The soldier Ieaped from his bunk and gratefully
proceeded to dress himself. Joe cycling him criu-
calIy as the trousers climbed up his long legs and
the sleeves of the jacket did their best TO conceal
his elbows.
What do 1 look like" he inquired anxiousIy' as
he finished.
six foot an half O misery ptpei the shrH
voice Of Billy promptly, as he thrust his head in at
the fo'csle. You can't go TO church in those
clothes"
Wei. they'n do for the ship but YOU can't go
ashore in en- said Joe. he edged toward the
ladder, and suddenly sprang up step two 70
let fly at the boy. The old wants to see you;
be careful what you say TO him.
With very unsuccessful attempt 10 appear un-
conscious of the figure he cut, Smith went up on
deck for the interview.
We can't do anything until get to London.
said the skipper, he made coplous notes "k
Smiths adventures. "As get there I'll
lend you the money telegraph to your friends to
tell em you're safe and to send YOU some clothes.
and OF course you'Il have free board and lodging
till it comes and III write out an account of 1t
for the newspapers
| you're very good" said Smith bankly.
And l don't know what you are" said the skip
per- interrogatively; but you ought to go In Tor
| swimming as 4 professionally hours swimming
| about like that is wonderful"
You don't know what you can do until you have
| to-" said Smith modestly. as he backed slowly
| away; but | never want TO see the water again
as long l live"
] The two remaining days of their passage pasSed
all TOO quickly for the men, who were casting about
for some way out of the difficulty which they fore
saw would arise when they reached London
..If you'd only got decent clothes said joe as
they passed Cravesend you could go of and send
| . telroram and not come back: but you couldn't
60 five yards in them things without having
crowd after you
| II shall have TO be taken. s'pose,' said smith
moodily.
IAN. moor old pan'u get six months hard for
New-York tribune., 1909-05-30

who haI forgotten for the time his troubles IN
sleep, was shaken into wakofuucss.
cold water. -ir?" said Billy gleefuIly.
In no mood FOR trIvolity. Private smith rose and
followed Tho youth on deck The air struck him as
chill as he stood there. but, for all that it was
with sense Of relief that he her maiesty's
uniform 90 over the side and sink into the dark
water
"Ho don'5 look much with his padding off does
he" said billy. who had been ewing him critically
You go below saia Dan sharply.
earn" said Rily Indignantly. Il want 70 see the
fun Jas vol ls you do. I thought Of it,"
"FuuE" said the old man severely. Fun? To
see felar creature suffering. and perhaps
drovneI''-
4 don't think / had better GO said the victim:
'it seems rather uudeIhard"
Yes YOU Will" said Joe Wind this line round
an round your arm. and just swim about gently
TIN I pull YOU in"
sJreJv aeaiast his inclination Private smith took
hold of the line. and hanging over the side Of the
schooner. felt the temperature with his foot and.
slowly and tcnaorly. with many little gasps. com
mitted his body TO the deep joe paid out the line
aud waited letting out more line. when the man in
III, water who was getting anxious. started to
come iu hand over hand.
Thatu 90 said Dan az length.
81 think ir will said Joe. ana. putting his hand
10 h.s mouth gave mighty shout II was an
swered almost directly ly startled roars from the
cabin. and the skipper and mate came rushing
hastily upon deck. the In their sleeping
gear forming an excited group round Joe and peer
iuE eagerly over the side.
What's the natter demanded the skipper.
somebody in the water. sir said Joe. reln-
gushing the wheel to one Of the other scamcn, and
hauling in the line. Il heard "a cry from the water
and threw line and 10y gum. I've hooked it"'
lie hauled iu, Justify aided by the skipper, until
the long white body OF Private smith blanched
with tine cold came humping against the schooners s
side.
.Its a mermaid" said the mate who was in
clned TO he superstitious. as he peered doubfully
down at it, "Iet It go, joe
Haul # in. boys" said the skipper impauently
ana Of the men clambered over the side. and
stopping down raised il from the water
In the midst of "a puddle. which he brought with
him. Private Smith was laid The deck, and. way
ing his arms about fought wildly for his breath.
Fetch OF them cmpties.'' said the skipper
quickly as me pointed TO some barrels ranged along
the side.
The men rolled over. and then aided the
skipper in placing TIE long fair form OF their
visitor across it and to truudle il Justify up and
down the deck, his legs forming convenient handles
for the energetic operators.
Hes coming round said the mate, checking
New-York tribune., 1909-05-30

further parIey, crossed over to the sleepers and
shook them roughly.
-Eh, wha's rnatter?'' inquired the sleepers.
plaintively.
Cit up" said Dan impressively. Il want 10
speak 70 you Something important"
With sundry growls the men complied, and thrust
ing their legs out OF their bunks rolled to the
locker, and sat Grossly waiting for information.
i want 20 do pore chap good turn" said
Dan, watching them narrowly OF his little
black eyes, an 1 want you 10 help me: an the
boy. too It's never too young 10 do good to your
fellow creatures. Billy
i know it amt" said Billy. taking this as
permission to join the group; y helped drunken
man home once when was only ten years old an
when I only
The speaker stepped. not because he had come to
the end OF his remarks, but because one Of the
seamen had passed his arm around his neck and
was choking him.
go on" said the man calmly: I've got him
Spit II out, Dan. and Of your sermonzing"
Wei, it's like this. Joe" said the old man:
.'lere's a poor chap, young sojer from the depot
here, an he's an He's been in hiding in
cottage up the road two days. and he wants 20
git 10 London and git honest work and employ
ment not shooting an stabbing. an hayonet-
ting
STOW it." said Joe impatiently.
He daren't go the railway station. and he
dursen't go outside in his uniform" continued Dan
MY art bied FOR the pore young feIler. an I've
promised 10 give i'm little trip London with
The people hes staying with won't have him no
longer They've only got one bed, and directly he
sees any sojers coming he goes an gifts into it,
whether he's got his boots on not"
Have you told the skipper" inquired Joe sar-
donically.
I won't Deceive you. Joe ave not" replied the
old man. He'll have stay down here OF a day
time, an only come deck OF a night when it's
our watch I told i'm what i lot Of good arted
ehaps you was, and how
How much is lie going 30 give you?' inquired
Joe. irnpatienty.
IT'S only ft and proper he should pay little
for the passage" said Dan
How much?' demanded Joe. banging the Iit;le
triangular table with his Gst and thereby causing
The man with the antimacassar to drop couple Of
stitches.
.'Twenty-aye shillings. said old Dan reluctantly;
New-York tribune., 1909-05-30

faving him alive with roller towel u had TO
undress in the water TO keep ahoat. I've lost all
my clothes"
Pore feller.'' said Dan.
"A gold watch and chain, my purse and three OF
the incest feIers thct ever breathed" continued
Smith, who was now entering into the spirit of the
thing
Poor chaps" said the skipper soIemnly. ANY
Of 'em leave any family"
-Four" said Smith sadly
"C!ildren?'' queriei the mate.
Families" said Smith.
Look here" said the But the watchful Joe
interrupted him.
HIS minds wandering" said he hastily. He
can't count. pore chap. We'd better git him 10
bed"
"Ah. do" said the skipper, AMI. assisted by his
friends the rescued half led, half carried
below and put between the blankets where he lav
Iuxuriously slipping a glass Of brandy and water
sent from the cabin.
How'd do it, he inquired. with satisfied air.
There was need to tell all them lies about IL.
said sharply: instead Of little lie you told
half a dozen. I don't nothing more TO do
with YOU. You start afresh now, like newborn
I babe"
"A1 right" said Smith shortly: and. being very
much fatigued with his exertious. and much re-
New-York tribune., 1909-05-30

I'm Off" said Smith; and with long, catiRe
strides he disappeared swiftly below
For two days all went well. and Dan was begin
ming to congra tulate himself upon his little venture
when his neace of mind rudely disturbed The
down below, having their tea. when
Billy. who had been to the galley for hot water
came down, white and scared.
Look here he said nervousiy, I've not had
anything do with. this chap being aboard,
have I2'
What's the matter?' inquired Dan quickly
It's all found out" said Billy.
What cried the crew simultaneously
.'Leastways It will he" said the youth correcting
himself You'd better chuck him overheard
while you've got time. heard the cap'n tell the
mate as he was coming down ia the fo'csla tomor-
row morning to look round He's going TO have II
painted"
This" said Dan. in the midst OF painful pause.
this is what comes Of helping fellow creature
What's to be done?"
Tell the skipper the fo'csle don't want paint
ing" suggested Billy.
The agonzed old seaman. carefully putting down
his saucer of tea. cuffed his head spitefully.
ITS a smooth sea" said he, looking at the per-
turbed countenance Of Private Smith. 'an' there S
New-York tribune., 1909-05-30

a lot Of shipping about If I was deserter,
sooner than be caught. I would slip overheard to-
night with nfebelt and take my chance"
Il wouldn't" said Mr. Smith. with much decision.
you wouldn't? Not If you was quite
other ship?' cooed Dan.
Not if I near fifty blooming ships all try
ing to see which could pick me up first replied
Mr.. Smith. with some heat.
Then we shall have to leave you to your fate
said Dan solemnly. IF a mans unreasonable. his
best friends can do nothing for him"
Chuck all his clothes overheard, anyway" said
Billy.
That's a good idea o. the boys. You leave his
ears alone" said Joe, stopping the ready hand of
the exasperated Dan. He $ got more sense than
any of US. Can you think of anything else, Billy?
What shall do then?'
The eyes of all were turned upon their youthful
deiiverer. those of Mr. Smith being painfully promi-
nent 1t was a proud moment for Billy. and he sat
silent for some time with a look of ineffable
wisdom and thought upon his face. At length he
spoke.
Let somebody else have turn" he said gen
erOusly.
The voice of the antimacassar worker broke the
silence
Paint him all over with stripes of different
colored paint and let him pretend he's mad. and
didn't know how he got here he said. with
uncomfortable ring of pride at the idea. which
very codly received, Private Smith being noticeaby
hard on it.
I know" said Billy shrilly, clapping his hands
I've got it, I've got it. After he's chucked his
clothes overheard tonight let him go overheard
too. with line"
And tow him the rest o the way. and chuck
biscuits to him. | suppose" snared Dan.
NO" said the youthful genius scornfully; pre-
tend he's been upset from a boat. and has been
swimming about. and heard him cry for
help and rescued him"
IT'S about the best way out Of It." said joe
after some deliberati tion; it's weather. and
you won't take harm mate. DO it in my watch.
and I'll pull you out directly"
Wouldn't it do ii you just chucked bucket of
water over me and said you'd pulled me out"
suggested the victim. The other thing seems a
downright lie
NO" said Billy authoritatively. you've got
look half drowned. and swallow lot of water. and
your eyes be all bloodshot-"
Private Smith, the arrangements were at once
cluded, and the approach Of night impatently
awaited. 1t just before midnight when Smith,
New-York tribune., 1909-05-30

helping YOU or said Joe sympathedcaIy, as
bright idea occurred 20 him
RUBBISH said Dan uneasiIy. He can stuck
10 his tale of being upset: anyway. the skipper
saw him pulled out Of the water Hes 100 honest
chap 20 get an old man into trouble for trying
TO help him"
He must have a new rig out. Dan said J5s
softly You an nell 60 an buy EN- I'll do tas
choosing an you'u do the paying Why. itI te a
rezar treat for you lay oUt little money, Dan.
Wen have quite an evenings shopping. every thing
OF the best
The infurtated Dan gasped for breath. and looked
helplessIy a. the grinning crew
.TU see hin-overboard first he said furioGsIy-
please yourself" said Joe shortly. IF he's
caught you'll get six months As IL is. you've got
a chance Of doins "a nice. kind little Christian aci
becos. o. course. that = bob you got out ct him
won't anything like paw for his toEEery-
Almost beside himself with indignation. the old
man moved off. and said not another word unil
they were made fast % The wharf 40 LiHeHoIse-
He did not even break silence when ice, taxing
him anect!onateIy by the arm led him aft % the
skipper
Ne an Dan. sir" said Joe very respectfully
would like To go ashore for I-re snoPiiN--
Dan has very kindly offered lend that pore cla2
the money for some clothes. and he wants lie -
go with him 70 help carry shsu-
"Ay. ay' said the skipper. with a oeneFeeAI
smile at the aged phillHthropisc. You'd better -
ut once. afore the shops shut
Wen run, sir said Joe. and taking Ian U
the arm dragged him into the street az q trot
Nearly couple of hours passed before tNey re-
turned and no child watched with greater ea5e.-
ness the opening of birthday present than sni-'4
watched the undoing Of the numerous parcets VIII
which they We're laden
He's d reg'Iar fairy godmothsr- Amt he- sam
joe as smith joyousIy dressed himself IN d very
presentabIe tweed suit. se-viesah.s boots anu .
bowler hat. We had a dreadful job 90 -et a S---
big enough, an the only one We could gel "4s
rather more money than We wanted 10 give. Vasn'
II. DAM -
The fairy godmother strove naHfuILy win hS
feelings -.
you'll do now said Joe. Il amt so' TlocD' "a
what I have you're welcome to- He put MS -A--
New-York tribune., 1909-05-30

into his pocket and pulled out some "
What have YOU got. mates: s cut
With decent good viii the other me" r.s.,rti.y
their pockets. and. adding 20 .He bc after
ssEInr p1aI hands gratefuy. followed joe on a,e1 he
You've got enough TO pay your i@Ie, rou;
latter. AN. I've told the skipper you % tss
ashore TO send of teesrams. II yoU
money back to Dan. I1l never Iors''e ~, I'll sen1
Il won't. then said smith h'HIl'
theirs back To the other chaps Go'''l ,,.,e hin
Joe shook him by the hand again and e,''s smith
go while the coast was cIea-. advice W 49,, u
hast,ned TO follow. though he turner l.'r cerns
back to wave his hand to the crew tpe pa-
up on deck silently TO see him on a.. q, stump q
IanthroDist who was down below wiz -
lead pencIl and piece of paper doing SUNS
New-York tribune., 1909-05-30
No. S
CUNTRABAND OF WAR

BY W. W. Jacobs.

Copyright by BaCheler Johnson Racheller Copyright
by Frederick A. stokes Company
small strong lamp was burning IN the foes sic
Of the schooner Greyhound, by the light Of which
q middle aged seaman Of sedate appearance sat
crochetinE an antimacassar. The other men we're
snoring with deep content in their hunks. while a
small bright-eyed boy sat up in his, reading ad-
venturous fiction.
Here comes old Dan said the with the
antimacassar warninEly. a pair OF sea boots
appeared Al top Of the companion ladder; bet
Ter not le. him see YOU with that paper, BilIee-"
The boy thrust il beneath his blankets and, lying
down. closed MS eyes as the newcomer stepped
on 10 the floor.
An asleep" inquired the latter.
The other man nodded. and Dan, without any
New-York tribune., 1909-05-30
sBE KNEW NEVADA.

He see a recently enacted Inv III p, ~ Issideats
lies tbat milo tuts Ter divorce must @,fbs nj As in
~ the state two years, instead OF SLN
She-Oh. well a woman would Itl,.- ~. i, 'Sevada fes
AM husband for a lifetime thaii HNS -
two ars!--Yonkers Statesman
New-York tribune., 1909-05-30

fellow"
He put his down. but the action unnec
cessary Private Smith felt bad, and in the painest
English he could think of the moment said
distinctly.
ashamed OF himself"
Yes" said the skipper austerely, and him so
near death. too How did you get in the water?"
Went for a -- swim" painted Smith surlily.
SWIM? echoed the skipper why, we're ten
miles from landr'
His minds wandering, pore feHer.' interrupted
Joe hurriedy. What boat did you fall out Of
matey?'
"A rowboat." said Smith trying to roll out of
reach of the skipper, who was down on his knees
New-York tribune., 1909-05-30
ALTERED LOOKS.

"Does Gladys look any different since she and
her husband separated?
"Yes, she wears her hair a Ia divorce.
Heavens! How's that?
parted" Illustrated Bits
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-04-24
THE YOUNG MAN COULD TALK.
To the chagrIn of Two Who Thought
He Was Deaf Mute.

It isn't always safe to trust appear
aaceS, as two young women learned to
their chagrin on a trolley trip.
Two other young women with a
man between them were seated on the
opposite side of the car. They were
silent three; the young women and
the man, but they talked excitedly-
with their fingers. Deaf mutes, evil
IDENTITY, the other young women
thought, and after they had got little
used to the novelty they began to talk
out loud about the young man and his
companions.
Isn't 1t pity" said one, that such
nice young man should be deaf and
dumb?"
The other agreed audibly, and the
talk went on. AS is the way with the
sex, there was little commiseration
for the young women afflicted as the
young man was.
The young man got his revenge for
himself and his friends Arriving at
the point he wished to embark, he
raised his hand to the conductor and
said in loud voice:
Stop at - street, please"
The young women who trusted to
appearances looked mighty sheepish
as the three left the car The young
man wasn't deaf and dumb at all
His companions were, and he was sim
ply talking to them in their own Ian
gnage.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-04-24
sklLLFuL HANDLER OF RAZOR.
English Champion Has Some Remark
able Records to His Credit.

Prof. Hardie is the quick-shaving
champion of England Mr. Hardie's
record of shaving five men In one min
ute Is seconds stood for some years,
but not long ago the champion of the
razor thought he would try for new
and better times, SO he managed to
shave six men in one minute 20 sec
onds.
Mr.. Hardie little back issued Q
challenge to the world for $4,000 and
this money can be won by anyone who
will take up the cudgels at either quick
or blindfo1d shaving, and is able to
beat the existing champions time.
Mr.. Hardie can shave one man, no
matter how harsh his beard. in IL sec
onds, or he will allow himself to be
blindfoIded and then make clean job
Of it in 81 seconds. Besides these
times. which are accomplished by the
aid Of an ordinary razor. Mr.. Hardie
will give any man perfectly satisfac-
tory shave with the aid Of carving
knife in 45 seconds, and with pen.
knife In 2S seconds.