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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-08-12
One of Shaw's Criticisms.

"Before fame came to him." said a
playwright, "that great rival Of mine,
George Bernard Shaw, wrote theatrical
criticisms for the London Saturday
Review. Now, those were criticisms
indeed. Nobody could praise good
play so beautifully as this critic.
Nobody could roast a bad play SO
tellingly. Listen. Here is sample .
And the playwright read:
81 am in a somewhat foolish position
concerning a play at the Opera Co
miQue, whittier. was hidden this day
week. For some reason l was not
supplied with program, so that ]
never learned the name of the play. At
the end Of the second act the play had
advanced about as far as an ordinary
dramatist would have brought it FIVE
minutes after the first rising Of the
curtain, or, say. as far as lbsen would
have brought it ten years before that
event. Taking advantage of the Sec
ond interval to stroll out into the
Strand for a little exercise, l unfortu-
nately forgot all about my business
and actually reached home before it
occurred to me that / had not seen the
end of the play. Under these circum-
stances it would i'll become me to dog
Matte on the merits of the work or its
performance. l can only offer the
management my apologies"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-08-12
smiled quizzically. Indeed, his position

smiled quizZically. Indeed, his position
soon grew more untenable than that
of his adversary AS the conversation
ranged from books to men and back
to books again Jane saw, with a thrill
of pride, that Staunton more than held
his own. What is more, he held his
temper, a precaution neglected by the
other.
At last the talk fell upon one Of the
recent novels, book of unusual
strength and breadth of. view. Jane
had read it several times, for it had
seemed to point her TO the new life she
longed to live. Staunton was silent, as
though in unspoken condemnation.
Thereupon Hamblin became an enthu-
siastic defender and openly scoffed at
his lack of appreciation.
A shadow crossed the moonlit porch,
but the three did not see Miss May
brick till her voice broke in on the
controversy.
''You would not expect Mr.. Staunton
to criticise his own book, would your"
she said calmly. Then, as her ear
caught James low exclamation of Won
der, she added in tone of surprise:
Had you not guessed that he was an
author, Miss Carew? l heard that you
defended him very eloquently one aft
ernOOn in the orchard and said a good
word for me too. For that want to
thank you"
Staunton's face was turned toward
the blushing girl, and in full moonlight
Miss Maybrick could read his secret.
If it sounded the deathknel to some
hope in her own heart, gratitude to her
companion made her lead the bewil-
dered Alex for a walk down the lane
and a gradual restoration of his self
confidence.
''And I have to thank you, too, Jane"
Staunton said tenderly
But he took her down to the orchard
and told her in his own way.
How did you guess that was not
the farmer l pretended to be-" with q
hint Of wonder under his gladness.
Jane raised face radiant with the
realization that the new world was
opened forever 'Just because you are
you," she said joyously. Love is not
always blind"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-08-12
What the Jury Found.

Some years ago the body Of a well
dressed man was found in a field on
the outskirts of an English town
There were no marks of violence, and
it was doubtful whether death had oc-
Cured from natural causes or II the
individual had committed suicide. In
due course the body was identified,
and gentleman who had been &C.
quainted with the deceased was called
upon to give evidence at the inquest
Among other things, he stated that he
had always considered him to be man
Of marked idiosyncrasies, and his brain
was continually excited by his irresist-
ible fondness for chimeras of vari-
GUS kinds. The jury was evidently
satisfied with his statement and i'm
mediately brought in verdict that
death was caused by idiosyncrasies
forming on the brain in consequence
Of excessive indulgence in chimeras, y
adding a rider that sit should be a
warning to people to refrain from that
and other intoxicating beverages"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-08-12
An Indignant Beggar.

Flashing roll of bills in the face of
naughty Individual who had refused
to give him aims and who had added
further insults to this injury by heap
ing ridicule upon him, a very typical
beggar at Coyoacan pulled off a stunt
that brought down jeers upon the un-
charitable young man. This beggai
would have passed muster anywhere
for one of the finished type and could
safely have walked unarmed at mid
night through a wilderness infested
with thieves without his poverty once
being questioned. There was not a
whole thread in the warp and wool of
his shirt that extended from seam to
seam, and only an expert sartorial art
list could have detected which open
ings were those originally made in the
garment for putting 1t on and of.
Just what portion of those rags was
solid and strong enough to retain the
roll of bills is a marvellous enigma
Mexican Herald.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-08-12
A Chromatic Love Affair.

"Maroonedy' muttered the villain,
turning white and striking his fore
head.
Violet, pearl Of women, had refused
him again.
He lapsed into a brown study, won
dering If he were too green to win
any wOman's love. Perhaps she OBJ
jected to his prematurely gray hair,
or could it be that the cardinal virtues
Of his rival outweighed his old gold?
The hero entering, black as a thun-
der cloud, readily solved the mystery.
There's yellow streak in your he
cried. I'm the hope Of winning my
betrothed, Violet, you have Tilted
Alice, and 1t has made Alice bluev'
The villain rose, madden than q hor-
net. purpling with rage beneath his
tan. But before he could speak the
hero had pinked him with his sword.
Violet screamed. Terror caught-'er.
But her lover sOothed her.
RED Of him at last" he murmured,
folding her in his arms and kissing
her cherry lips as the crimson sun
sank in the west, partially obscured
by the London smoke
Epilogue. Orange blossoms. - Los
Angeles Times.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-08-12
Detecting a Thief.

Some of the stories in the "FolklOre
of the Holy Land" seem to be at least
founded on fact. And, indeed, when
we come down to quite recent times
we find undoubtedly genuine stories
that might have been told of the days
of the caliphs.
Here is one of Ibrahim Pasha:
A goldsmith Of Jaffa complained
that his house had been robbed and
remarked that the Egyptian occupa-
ton had not brought security
The pasha promised redress
The next day he came to the mans
shop and in the presence of a great
crowd ordered the eXecutioner to give
the, door a hundred lashes.
Then he stopped as if to listen. ''The
door tells nonsense" he cried; San
other hundredv'
He stopped again.
"The same tale; the door persists
that the thief is somewhere in this
crowd of honest people and that he
has some of the dust and cobwebs
from the shop on his tarboosh"
He had his eye on the crowd and
saw a man hastily raise his hand 10
brush his fez.
The man was arrested and confessed
his guilt
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-08-12
She Did So.

always" said papa as he drank
his coffee and enjoyed his morning
Observation-Disclosures, children, change
the subject when anything unpleasant
has been said. It is both wise and
polite"
That evening on his return from
business he found several Of his flower
beds despoiled and the tiny imprint Of
slippered feet silently bearing witness
to the small thief.
Mabel" he said to her, did you
pick my fowers?"
Papa" said Mabel, did you see a
monkey in the city today? We had a.
Never mind that. Did you pick my
flowers, Mabel"
"Paps, what did grandma send me?'
mabel, what do you mean? Did you
pick my flowers? Answer me, yes or
no."
Eyes, papa, did, but I thought 1
would change the subject. London
Tit-Bits.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-08-12

When Baseball Was an Infant Industry.
1t was a crude game, but merry. In
theory the pitcher was there only to
give the boys a chance to ''soak the
ball" First bound" was still out. The
unfortunate catcher, handling heavy,
lively ball without mask, glove or pro-
tector, stood up near the bat when
men were on bases If he had the skill
and courage. The early guides recon-
mended him to do so when he could.
Had not the pitcher been restricted to
an artificial throw scarce catcher
would have lived to tell the tale.
Many catchers took everything ION
first bounce and managed at that to
prevent much base stealing. Base run
ming also was In its infancy. ."Smith,"
says the Spirit Of the Times, caught
remarkable game, having but five
passed balls scored against him." Here
and there we get glimpse which
shows how crude it all was, what a
matter of hit and miss natural force.
In the fifties Dicky Pearce shone with
out peer as an infielder He used to
stop grAunders with his hand and foot!
Will Irwin in Golfers.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-08-12
Look After Your Propertv.

1t is safe rule in this world to look
carefully after the details of your own
property. Be sure your title deeds are
recorded, that your insurance is kept
up, that you alone have the key to
your strong box In the safety vault
Do not leave your securities with your
broker. If he is doing a conservative
business he has no need Of them. If be
isn't you don't want him to handle
your property. The wonder is that
with all the confidence reposed in
financial matters there are'sO few def
alcations. There is no use. In making
it easy for some one to get your prop
erty. In this world it is hard for most
persons to acquire anything, and they
should be careful to the last degree in
seeing that they are fully protected in
it.-Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-08-12
A Test of Friendship.

Just before Artemus Wards death
Robertson poured out some medicine
and offered it to the sick man, who
said, "My dear Tom, 1 won't take any
more of that horrible stuff"
Robertson urged him to swallow the
mixture, saying: do, now-there's a
dear fellow-for my sake. You know
I would do anything for you"
would your said Ward feebly,
grasping his friends hand for the last
time.
II would indeed" said Robertson.
'1Then you take It."
Ward passed away few hours aft
croftS"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-08-12

Writing to the Newcastle Journal in
regard to the drowning Of three bird
catchers at ST. Kilda, correspondent
says the wild fowls Of st. Kilda find
nesting places that enable them to bid
defiance to the sportsman and to the
most daring Of bird catchers. There
is, for example, the precipice called
Conagher, the same being far and
away the greatest preciptce In the
British isles, the deepest perpendicu-
lar precipice. 1t rises from the sea
level to a clear height Of 1920 feet.
Consider that a man might jump from
the top of Conagher into the sea with
out getting a scratch by the way.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-08-12

"AFe you the professor"
Eyes, sir. What can I do for your
II have daughter and I'd like to
know what it will cost me to have her
taught to sing. I think she will be-
come great operate star If her voice
is properly trained"
"Does she seem to have extraordina-
ry gifts as a vocalistw
''Well, no; we haven't noticed that
her vocal gifts are out Of the ordinary,
but nobody seems to be able to man.
age er"-Chicago Record Herald.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-08-12
Breaking the News.

Marion, who had been taught to re-
port her misdeeds promptly, came to
her mother one day, sobbing penitently.
Mother, I-I-broke brick in the
fireplace" 4H@
"Well, that is not very hard to rem
edy. But how ON earth did you do it,
child?"
II pounded it with fathers watch
Success Magazine.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-08-12
The Bishops Visit.

Bishop (who has Cooked in" at
rural Sunday schooD-Now, children,
can any Of you tell what is meant by
the visitation of the bishop? Little
Girl (after long pause)-Please, sir,
an afiiction sent from heaven.-London
Telegraph.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-08-12
Accessories.

"Pm going in for poetry" lisped the
sweet young thing.
"Real, heartfelt poetry" Numbered
the man Of letters, lis only written in
a garrett"
YES; I've heard that So I've fitted
up beautiful Turkish den in ours."-
Washington Herald.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-08-12
The Great Chance.

Tommy" said the teacher Of the ju-
venile class, when water becomes ice,
what is the great change that takes
placer
1.-The change in price," replied Tom
my.-Exchange
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-08-12
The Finale.

'It seems to me-" said the Indian
chief as he watched the white mans
encroachments, 'that all my property
very soon will be a mental reserva-
tton."-Judge.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-08-12
Quite Warm.

Il understand there was q hot time
In the Bangs household the other day."
eyes. When he went home he found
his wife simply boiling, and she gave
him q baltimore American.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-08-12

Passenger (on branch ltne)-Say, why
does the engine always set up such a
piteous howl at this particular spot?
Guard-Ah! 1t was here the engineer
first met his wife.-Kansas City Jour-
nal.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-08-12

40 page trap book illustrated,
picture of 46 wild animals in natur-
al celors, FUR ANIMAL CALEN-
OAR, gun and trap catalog, alss
prices of hides and furs. All sent
postpaid for 10c stamps or silver.
FREE to those who ship to, or buy
of us. Address Fur Dept, N. w.
Hide d Fur Co., Minneapolis, MINI.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-08-12

Many a girl thinks she has broken
her heart when she has only sprained
her imaginat ion.-Life.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-08-12

Praise fine day st night.-Irish
Proverb.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-04
HaHnHHknKszHaHRga Observation-Disclosures
Iramping Through California
The Columbia Park Boys Club. Fifty Strong, Makes
Record for Summer Walking Trips--Sugges-
tons for Coming Vacation Tours

MAJOR SIDNEY S. PEIXOTTO

moral Character IN every boy Who Lao
had the privilege of being a member
of previous walking parties.
InCSc summer trips were interrupt
ed by the fire and catastrophe OF 1906.
The following year fOTty-ive boys
were prepared and taken on second
journey TO Los Angeles
Last year, 1905. We again went over
the Eureka trip with a party Of fifty
boys and not only did We make the
journey in harmony and with the ut
most order and COOd spirit in our
camp, but We achieved a success in ali
departments of camp life which makes
the memory Of this trip the banner
year Of the ten which l have spent
walking with the boys
Trips Have Developed.
The summer trips of the Columbia
Park Boys Club have certainly de-
velOped beyond my fOHdest dreams.
In the 1901 trip the expenses became
so formidable feature that l thought.
at the last moment. OF giving q little
show as we passed through the Va
TiOus towns and cities along the line
of our march. Il was a hastily ar
ranged evening" performance, but en-
PERTAINING mad been so much q part of
our club life in the years gone by,
JAdL We utNlutu 10 put Otti DtSI
singers and our best comedians on
the stage and let them. in a simple
way entertain with their accomplish
mentS. We always had a costume
closet as d part Of our club equipment
ana from this we picked out some OF
the incest things and arranged a sim %
pie program. The starting off was a
disappointment. The audiences were
small and diSCOuTagiug. but towards
the end. as We entered the country
far away from the metropolis. the in
terest became greater and we were
rewarded with success in our theatre
cal ventures.
The receipts taken in at the theatre
doors more than paid for the summer
outing for the party of eighteen men-
bers- During this summer, TO attract
the audiences to the theatres. the
boys gave a marching drill in the
streets just before the theatre opened.
It was a military drill of excellent
quality and with the drum and bugle
corps, made a very interesting i'm
preston as z prelude to our evening
performance.
The next summer, on the Los An
geIeS trip. we again arranged a theat-
ricaI performance. The show" was
greatly improved. 1t was well thought
out and we'll acted. It received praise
and appreciation everywhere and there
was a hundTedfOld increase in the re-
ceipts at the theatre doors The fol-
lowing year band music began to be
introduced into the club and when the
summer time came, it was possible to
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-04
SeasOnable FadS and Fancies
in the World of Fashion
Jet turbans are fourishing.

Jet turbans are fiourishing.
Few brides now wear the face veil.
A few straw hats have made their
appearance.
There is fad for soft suede heather
neCkties.
Toques are still large. broad, and
heavy looking.
There is a hint of revolt against the
empire style
Phe shawls of sixty years ago are
again in good style.
Cotton velvets are much used for
tailor made suits just now
Automobile coats of black pony skin
are in great popularity.
Satin hats. trimmed with fur. are
having a considerable vogue.
Strings are being worn on hats, and
tied under the chin
Mems scarf pins are growing larger
and more elaborate
The paTasOI handle of the long di-
rectoire fashion is considered smart.
The prestige of satin faced mate
rials continues undated.
Newest hats are being extensively
trimmed on the right side.
Shirred SauZe or satin is playing
leading part in the new hats.
Bandeaux Will have little use in the
hats planned for spring
Toques of straw are being trimmed
with fancy rims and feathers.
Pale pastel blue is beautiful with
the new shade known as wistaria.
The new Chinese cotton crepes OF
filmy texture are used for dainty
white frocks.
The new hand embroidered towels
have the embroidery across one end
Cnlr.
Black tunics. heavy with embroid-
cry, are sometimes worn over gowns
o. white satin.
A little tan shaped plating of real
lace is a great help TO the satin and
fur hats.
The princess remains tho faVOFite
model for fine robes, as well as coat
costumes.
Embroidered and braided materials
that require handwOTk have a great
populaTit'.
The SILK manufacturers are doing
their best 20 bring DTOcades into broad
and general use.
Round tableclOths are popular;
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-04

be made to pay for themselves. We
earned last year $1,000 clear of all
commissions and percentages charged
al the theatre doors, the total money
coming in at the box offices being
S2.T26 for tWenty-ninc performances.
" hen one considers the benefits that
have been derived by the boys on
these summer travels. it is almost i'm
possible TO speak in words about them.
We are day by day travelling onward,
and we are seeing new sights 1t every
hour of. the day, we are among Vine
wards. we are in the canyons. we are
by the rushing waters, We are plung-
ing into the depths of the mountains,
leaving civilization on behind; we arc
making friends in the pOpulOuS COM
munitieS through which We pass; we
are lying down at night with the
stars above us; we are swimming III
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-04

(AIajor PeiNotto's walking trips in Cali
fornia have becOme famous. Starting ten
years ago with three boys for compan-
ions he has spent weeks every summer,
with growing parties OF youngsters tramp
Pacific coast lie is head Of the Columbia
Park Boys Club. and from that organi-
cation he has recruited his marchcrS.
Last year he led fifty boys north to the
City Of Eureka His suggestions may help
Other boys clubs TO organize similar
tripsD
For the last ten years l have made
walking trips to the different parts Of
California. Ny first summer was
spent walking with three boys from
Stockton TO the Yosemite Valley and
after twelve days in this wonderland
we Tetraced our steps back 10 the
city. In 1901 l led a party of twelve
boys into Yosemite and my experience
on this trip caused me TO consider it
as an impossible future journey for
such a large party Of youngsters 1t
was. therefore. decided il the SUM
meT of 1903 10 take d long overland
journey to the north, the objective
point TO be the city of Eureka. This
route would lead US through the coast
counties of the state, through the
great redwood lumber forests and
eventually home along the Pacific
Ocean. IL is delightful and attract
i've journey, but the roads are yer.
steep and difficult for the horses. TIL,
first party that made this trip COuSis-
ted of eighteen members. From this
time the walks began to take a more
definite and organized character. The
next summer ! enlarged the group to
tWenty-fOUT- We walked from san
Jose. five hundred miles to the SOUTH
following the old Kings Highway
through the Mission country of Cali
foTnia. This makes trip most at
tractive to boys. The entire country
along the southern ocean coast Is
through populOus towns and well till
ed valleys, and on our way the jour
ney was made delightful and attract
i've by the attention which we received
from the numerous towns where We
were often guests of the citizens.
Party Enlarged.
The next summer / enlarged the
party to thITty-siX persons and we re-
traced our steps to Eureka Those
who were interested in the develop
ment of these walking trips began TO
remind me that / was overStepping
my abilities by charging the party TO
this number of boys. II was argued
that the individual work became
secondary when the number was in
creased to such a large group. To a
certain extent this was true, but my
desire was to give a greater number
OF boys the privilege of enjoying these
beautiful outings and gaining the
beneficial results which were so ap-
parent in building up physical and
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-04

some of the handsomest of them have
the Greek key border
The salient feature of the new au-
tOmObile coats is the hidden plaits
that are introduced into the skirt.
Paris says that guimpes and sleeves
for next spring will be made of en-
broidered chantilly.
The newest straw hats have bTims
not over two inches wide. and some
OF them have no brims at all.
White cotton maTquisette, sprinkied
with dots, is one OF the most effective
Of the spring materials
Paris has a new skirt known as the
reasonable" skirt. The back is fur
nished with two plaits, which give a
certain fullness where it IS most
needed.
The big hat hangs on in spite of all
the attractive forms OF headgear that
have been designed to replace il, and
still is predominant in dress effects.
Fashionable men, OFF for the south
ern resorts, are carrying with them
pumps made of light gray suede.
For centerpieces and scarfs grass
linen worked with Chinese embroid-
cry is unusually dainty and pleasing.