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The Washington herald., 1910-05-10
A MARK TWAIN PARALLEL.
Sir Arthur Sullivan Saw His Grains
Day" Balance Disappear Twice.

Sir Arthur Sullivan Saw His "Rainy
Day" Balance Disappear Twice.
From the London Daily News.
The parallel case Of Sir Walter Scott
naturally comes to mind when one reads
how Mark Twain lost his life's savings
in the collapse OF the publishing house
in which he had invested them. There
is, however, close parallel nearer our
own time. but not one so well known
Twice in his career Sir Arthur SuIIi-
van. after building up a tolerabIe for
tune. was placed in the same unenviable
position as was Mark Twain when. IN
1885. his rainy day balance disap-
peared IN the failure OF a concern in
which he was interested. And the "a
nous composer met financial disaster
with the same equanimity as did the
author
BY far the greater OF the two fnan-
ciaI disasters which overlook Sullivan
happened IN 1850, and the news reached
him under very dramatic circumstances.
In that year "Iolanthe" was produced
al the Savoy. and as usual its composer
conducted the first performance. On
the day fixed for the production. the
bankruptcy was announced Of the firm
in whose keeping Sir Arthur had IN
trusted all his securities. and the news
Of the crash reached the composer just
as he was setting out for the Savoy The
ater. In a moment says Mr. Law
renee. his biogrspher. the result Of the
work OF a lifetime and OF economy had
been swept away. From the
monetary point Of view he had 10 make
moved by his ill fortune. he conducted
the first performance Of Iolanthe that
ntvh+
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10
SPIDER A SKILLED WORKER.
It's webs Are Used I'm Manufacture of
Delicate Surveying Instruments.
F'rrn the Los Arrrles EvU-rss

It's webs Are Used I'm Manufacture of
Delicate Surveying Instruments.
From the Los Angeles Express
Few persons regard a spider as a skill
ed worker, but such Il is. and the product
Of It's labor. the web. is absolutely neces-
sary in the manufacturing Cf certain dell
cate instruments used by surveyors,
architects. and astronomers
The spider spins its web upon an open
triangular frame about fifteen inches higa
and with 5-inch sides.
The successful operation of the spider
depends upon skillful direction of a man
experienced in the business. The insect
worker is placed upon its directors hand
at one corner OF the triangular base Of
the frame. care being taken 70 hold the
SPIDERS legs firmly because the insect
sometimes IS in a dlsaEreeabie mood. and
II in control OF its legs, viii kick a great
deal OF valuable web 70 pieces in an in
stant
The spider then begins 10 spin and the
man holding Fl moves his hand along
keeping pace with the spiders spinning
until the journey around the frame IS
completed
BY repetition Of this act. each time
working about th-ee-elghths OF an inch
higher up. the frame soon. is covered
from top to bottom with webs
BY means Of a wire instrument. the
ends Of which are covered with sheIIac
the web then is removed
The shellac hardcns. holding the web
which afterward IS transferred 20 small
parts OF Instruments called cross-wires.
which are necessary in order 20 ascer-
tain exact distances without actual meas
urement
There IS nothing which can take the
place Of spide-webs for the uses 10
which they are put. as nothing similar
IN general characteristics is fine enough
except platinum. the excessive cost Of
which renders its usage impracticabIe.
The ordinary sriderweb Is .ro1 ot an
inch in diameter. while the finest are only
.Oo0l Of an inch thick
The value OF the SPIDERS product best
may he realized when 81 is known that
an instrument equipped with TWO inches
OF web sells for s. and a spider can spin
about forty feet OF web in fifteen minutes
The spider is tempersmentaI; extremely
so. When something has gone wrong II
Is as cranky as the worst human crouch
and just as difficult 20 please.
Il often flies into a tantrum and starts
IN 20 kick. destroying the fruit o. its
labor.
The season Of year has a great deal 10
do with the way the spider works IN
the fall and winter. for some reason. the
spider works best, avera gi1g perhaps
three good webs out Of f,ur attempts.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10

/ drop his gun and his courage al one and
the same time
/ The sentinel was ordered 20 lead the
way 70 the commandments quarters and
the fellow showed Allen a pair Of stairs
leading up to the second story Of the bar
racks, which Allen Immediately mounted.
two steps at time. finding himself at a
door at the top, This door was locked
on the inside. Allen dealt II two or three
furious blows with the hilt Of his sword.
at the same time calling out 10 the ter
rihed COmmandaut that II he did not in
stanty come forth the garrison should all
be put 10 the sword.
When he appeared he stood only in his
shirt. with his breechss in his hand. not
having had time 10 pull them on. When
Allen requested him 10 surrender ho
stammered out some objections. which
Allen however, cut short by brandishinr
his naked sword over the half-naked on
GERS head, repeating his demand iu a
still more peremptory voice To this dis
play OF force the unlucky commandant
incontinently yielded. Orders were given
for the garrison 70 parade. as prisoners
OF war TO the Great Jehovah and The
Continental Congress-"
On this same expedition and two davs
later Crown Point. another fortress near
by fell into the hands Of another Yer
monter, Seth Warner, and other defenses
on the lake. as we'll as a British sloop-of-
war were taken as trophies of the expe-
.dition. The whole Champlain region was
in his hands. including great stores Of
captured arms, ammunition, and provis-
ions.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10
THE SCHOOLGIRL.
From SoDe sweet home. the morning train
Rrnra 10 the city

From some sweet home the morning tratn
Brings 20 the city,
Five days a week in sun or rain
Returning like songs refrain.
schoolgirl pretty.
A Wild flowers unaffected graoe
Il dainty miss's;
Yet IN her shy expressive face
The touch Of urban arts trace-
And articles.
No one but she and Heaven knows
OF what she's thinking;
II may be either books or beauK.
Fine scholarships OF stylish clothes
Per cents or prinkins.
How happy must the houeshold Be
This morn that kissed her;
Not every one can make so free;
Who sees her. only wishes she
Were his own sister.
How favored IS the book she cons.
The slate she uses
The bat she lightly dofs and do1s,
The orient sunshade that she owns,
The desk she chooses
Is she familiar with the wars
OF Julius Caesar
Do c1ucibles and Leydon jars.
And French. and earth and sun. and stars.
And Euclid. please heri
She studies music I opine:
o day Of knowledge!
And all the other arts divine,
OF imitation and design,
Taught IN the college.
A charm attends her everywhere
A sense Of beauty;
Care smiles 20 see her free % care,
The hard heart loves her unaware;
Age pays her duty.
She Is protected by the sky;
Good spirits tend her;
Her innocence is panoply;
Gods wrath gust on the misTeant lie
Who dares offend her
W, II, Veuabla
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10
"War Between the States. {"

In an address at Seattle some months
ago Senator Tillman. discussing pension
legislation. declared that an amendment
TO a bill then before Congress should
give legal status to the term war he
tween the States" Since then a num-
Der Of publicists, including Prof. Edmond
S. Meany. Of the University Of Wash
ington. have been seeking to make this
term better known in the North
Favorable consideration has been qiven
this measure from many Influential
sources. and the term is rapidly taking
the place Of civil war" Heretofore tho
latter expression has been the accented
one. owing to the fact that IN 1907. in the
Senate proceedings, Senator Carmack OF
Tennessee, as shown by the Congresslon-
al Record. moved that the war be knov,n
as the civil war" Senator Money. OF
Mississippi, at that time argued that tho
struggle was between sovereign States
and hence could in no sense be desiena+.
ed as civil Senator Patterson wanted
the phrase war OF secession owing 20
the fact that thirteen States had with
drawn from a confederation and estab-
lished an Independent government The
debate ended with the acceptance OF
the phrase civil war" as the official des-
ienation Of the war Of lS6l-65.
Efforts are now being put forth by many
prominent men in the North as well as
the South to have some accepted term
adopted satisfactory to the residents of
all sections OF the country. They he
lieve that what Is now wanted is an ac-
ceptsnce Of the views given by Gen. Cor
don in the United States Senate a few
months ago. wherein he advocated the
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10
just N BIun.

Have you threatened our neighbors
with war; inquired the president Of a
small republic.
Il have. Our neighbor TO the north
Immediately began 90 lay down two bat
tie ships. Our neighoor 10 the south
proposes 20 lay down four battle ships"
In that case l guess we'd better lay
down"
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
so DIFFERENT

oh. women are a trustful lot.
In current plays.
The stage wife always swallows what
Her hubby says.
We know he is a gay old bird,
But she is blind:
Accepts his lies and yarns absurd
With tranquil mind
But did you ever try to frame
A fishy tale2
And did you wife accept the same
Without a wall?
I know these filmsy stories go
With the stage wife.
wonder why wives differ so
In real life?
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10

Kansas stands at the head IN raising
mules says a Sunhower contemporary
And yet we believe the world would have
given even Kansas credit for having that
much sense. without anything being said
right out loud about IT,
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10
A Public Benefactor.

From the Cleveland Plsin Dealer.
why do you refer to Mayor Gaynor
as a public benefactor?"
Good gracious. don't you remember?
He's the man who made after dinner
speeches unpopularP
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10
Not Satisfactory.

From the Detroit Free Press
Were you satisfied with the moving
van men you had?''
mot at all They didn't leave any Of
our good pieces Of furniture on the front
lawn for the neighbors to see"
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10

King George seems TO be so many
thugs that he is not. and not so many
things tnat he is. that one inevitabIv
wonders just what sort OF chap he 3.
also is not, anyway.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10
In BusineAs.

Mrs. De style has gone in for busi-
ness"
And how is she making out as a bus
mess woman?"
oh, having a delightful time. She is
in her Office informally from l 10 g."
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10

From the PHILADELPHIA Public Ledger.
Numerous tourists who met Or. Cook in south
America viii he surprised % learn that he was
never there.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10

European physicians have told the
colonel to slow up a bit on his pace.
Doubtless. the colonel never once sus-
pected he should encounter the real
strenuous life in Europe. moreover.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10

gets something good on this side Of the
Atlantic, II his kingshIp wishes it that
way.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10
Got His Number.

What's the old crouch growing about
now?"
He's critcising the boys for brushing
their hair back
That's because he has 10 brush his
hair forward"
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10
In the AIIdst of 1t.

Did you find that local atmosphere
you were looking for?'
1T found me-" responded the novelist.
4 got mixed up with a cyclone before 7
had been fooling around two days"
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10
CHAT OF THE FORUM.
Surprising :

From ths Baltimore Sun.
Mr. Halleys comet viii do well % get IN ~
receptions before Ne arrives.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10

1t is always possible 10 find the silver
lining The Illinois scandal furnishes a
fine argument in favor Of popular seiec-
ton OF United States Senators.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10
WouIdn,t Dnre.

From the Kansas City Star.
Col Roosevelt is being mentioned Tor various o.
hces, but IL will BE- noticed that nobody is ElE
gzting him again foC Vice President
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10
Modern Drama

a playwright shouldn't be too deep;
1t Is sufficient art
To furnish words enough TO keep
The specialties apart
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10

The Hon. Muckraker should give his
polite attention to a few Of our State
legislatures. There appears to be a fine
aud fertile field Of endeavor
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10
Literary Note.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
Have YOU read my new book YETI"
No: I've been quite i'll, and the doc
tor has advised me 70 be careful"
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10

Alexandra will elect TO be known as
'the queen MOTHER beautiful. distinc-
tive, and truly royal title.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10
Rcwnrdtnr the rinthfuI.

Prom the PHILADELPHIA North American
Balliueer says that ouy loyal" employees can
keep their jobs in his department. Loyal 10 the
Morganheimcrs. Of course
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10
Is Il that BadR

From the St Paul Disratch.
Oklahoma has nine candidates for governor. Il
would take shout nine of the caiiher of ths man
now in oface 10 make one real governor
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10

Emperor William is booked 70 meet the
colonel on the very day that Halleys
comet VIII brush the earth with its fiery
taiL That is pretty fierce opposition for
the comet
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10

Notwithstanding the annual distribu-
tion OF Congressional free seeds. the seed
trust probably finds business Invariably
good in the springtime.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10

May u, 1876 was the opening dav OF
the Centennial Exposition in Philadel-
phia. the first big worlds fair this coln-
try conducted ,, Is the date OF the com
mencement Of the Indian mutiny at Nee
rut in 1857. 1t is the date on which Soc
rates. the first moral philosopher. died
S9S B. c. 1t is Confederate Memorial Day
in North and South Carolina; the date
on which the Pacific Railroad was com
pleted in 1869. and the Astor Place Opera
House riots in New York occurred in 1870
1t is the birthday OF Jared Sparks. the
historian d7s9; Montgomery Blair. Post
master General under Lincoln OSl0 and
John Sherman. the brilliant American
statesman Csz3)
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10
Nothing Else VIII Do.

From the Houston Post
a gentleman viii not say damn " declares a
Louisville preacher. We do not deny IT, but how
On earth can a fellow express his convictions in
moments Of emotion or when be cortempates The
greed and arrogance OF the infamous Republican
partvf
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10

Political crooks look with great dis
favor upon the party who takes the brlhe
money and tells, OF course!
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10
Seeking Material.

From the Philadelphia Public Ledver.
Francis Heney. who Is particularly bad medicine /
for gTaftcrs. Is g1ing to live in New York. which
naturally strikes him as a fue field
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10
A Difficult Job.

Fron the Des Moines Capital.
II the President remaiss At Washington the IN
surgents declare he does not dare % meet the
people. II be leaves Washington they charge that
he IS neglecting the public business It s a great
game
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10
His Constituents.

Ever had EN- strew flowers in your
path as you returned home, SENATOR"
Nav. I'm satisfied not 10 have 'em
strew banana peelings."
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10

II Haakon ever finds himself OUT Of
Job on the European royal circuit. II is
evident enough now that there is a GER
tain person who will see to It that he
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10

Lord Kitchener said in New York re-
Gently, New York girls are the prettiest
l ever saw" Does his Iordship know
that F. Hop Smith says politeness does
not pay in New York;
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10

st. Paul has just elected a Republican
mayor-the first one in fifteen years.
That was not much, perhaps. but Il may
serve 20 cheer up the elephant a trihe.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10

What's the use, when you have no
julep?' says the Atlanta Journal. We
do not know-and neither do you!
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10

We are now Informed that DR.. Cook
is not in South America. as recently re-
ported and has not been at all. We are
just as ready and willing 10 believe IL
as we were 10 believe the other thing.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10
4 Tender Age.

From Judge
Quick Lunch Waitress-How do you Ike
your eggs. sir?
Hardened Paron-In their teenR
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10

4 Chicago Judge has decided that a
wife has perfect right to subject her
husband 10 highway robbery. Evidently
the sunragettes are making them sit up
and take notice here and there.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10

Let's keep on smilin'," advises an Ala
bama bard. Not Tets resume smilin',"
mind you; lets keep on smilin'."
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10

Mr.. Bailey's tariff ideas are plain
common sense" says the Birmingham
Ledger. Around and about Mr. Bailey's
particular neck Of the woods. Of course
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10

Il am ready TO go 10 Jail 70 win the
ballot for women says Mrs. Alice L.
Parks. OF California, Still. that is not
the way TO win IL.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10

Even the most interpretations person
alive finds It somewhat difficult TO resist
the thought that rain is the circus
hoodoo.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10

"A gentleman viii never say d"
AYERS Louisville minister. And vet we
should hesitate 70 say that no gentleman
ever occupies a seat in the bleachers.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10

DO not, however. permit yourself 10
grow pessimistic. Remember, Illinois
produced a Lincoln once upon a time.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10

Atlanta has just pulled OF a successful
week OF grand opera. and now a big
row is on as to who first suggested IL!
The Washington herald., 1910-05-10

George " was a poor specimen OF
king-yes. Practically a century OF
progress and ever-increasing light has
passed since George Tvs time. however.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-11-18

r. J. Miller arrived here Friday to
visit with his slster.in-law. Mrs. a
IN Mock and family Mr Mlllers
home II IN Eugene.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-11-18
BILLY CLIFFORD AT
THE OPERA HOUSE

"The Girl, the Man and the
Game?" which so closely resembles
Baby Mine," Wanted; Wife" and
My Uncle From India" Gall of which |
are the same piece) as to be almost
identical, was presented at the
Grants Pass opera house last night
to well-filled house and scored
success. The music was good, catchy
and well sung. The atmosphere Of
the production was decidedly lively,
mainly due to the cleverness Of Billy
Clifford and Jack Trainor. These
two, with Dorothy, Marguerite De-
Won, were the principal attractions,
though the others were not poor by
any means. The costuming and seen
cry were good, while the fun and
frolic and the predlcament and its
results were thoroughly enjoyed by
all.
Honors OF the show, however, go
to Billy Clifford and Jack Tranor
Dorothy was quite pretty, chic and
captivating. Has Anybody Got a
Kiss to Spare was well received, as
was Meet Me Tonight In Dreamland
and Moon Talk, How'd You Like to
Marry Me? with the introduction Of
the pretty, fascinating and dreamy
The Grl, the Man and the Game
waltz, made a hit. A Few Minutes
with Billy "Sngle' Clifford and His
Hat" with his clever song and dance
stunts, took the house Altogether,
Is was quite entertaining, laughable
and full Of spirit very good thing
in a musical show.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-11-18
WILLIAMS MAKES REPLY
TO ATTORNEY IRWIN

Grants Pass, Ore, Nov. II, 1910. 9
Editor of Courier; | notice in last
Sundays issue of your paper an ar
ticle written by H, D. Irwin, of Chic
ago, H., attorney for Sanders and a
few of the minority stockholders of
the Golden Drift Mining company,
which treats largely upon question
involved in an action at law between
few of the minority stockholders, |
who are represented by Geo. Z.
Sanders, and the majority stock
holders.
The article refers at length to ne
gotiations between myself repre-
senting the Rogue River Irrigation
& Power company, and the minority
stockholders, which were partially
negotiated through Mr.. Irwin, but
many interviews were had with Mr..
A. E. Strock and Mr.. p Phillip, who
| are leading members of the so-called
minority stockholders. Several OF
the interviews with all of the above
named gentlemen were co-operated
in with me by W. T. Reed, Of Kan
sas City, who, it will be remember
ed, is a large real estate holder in
II the valley and who was very much
III interested in bringing about some
II amicable arrangement whereby
II water could be secured for 1911.
II feel complimented indeed by Mr.
II Irwin in his reference to having of
II fered to let me invest $500 with
II them, which | declined. This, be
II lieve, showed good judgment on my
H part, and is corroborated by the peo-
\ pie OF the entire valley, inasmuch
\ as an invitation has been extended
ll to everybody, not only Of Grants
II Pass but the farming community,
Il in which they have been invited to
/ invest anywhere from 25 cents to
H $4,000. So far as | am able to
II learn, no one has availed themselves
H Of this golden opportunity.
N And further, wish to say that
III the Rogue River Irrigation & Power
n company will cooperate with any
II one who will reconstruct the old dam
NJ and put It in such physical condi
II tion that water may be furnished
II therefrom for irrigation purposes fol
III the season OF 1911.
III p. A. WILLIAMS
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-11-18
n the County Court OF the State OF
oregon for the County OF jose

In the County Court OF the State OF
Oregon for the County OF jose
phine.
In the Matter of the guar-l -
dlanship OF Edith MD
Ruble Lola V. RubleD
Clarlce u. Rube and)
Sunshine Ruble minors)
Abble' Ruble Bishop, the guardian
OF the estate OF Edith NJ. Rublc, Lola
v. Ruble. Carice and Sunshine
Ruble, minors, having filed her petit
tlon herein praying for an order OF
sale OF certain part of the real estate
OF said decedent, to-wit The one
ninth interest In the mining claim
called william Ruble." located IN
Josephine county Oregon, for the
purposes therein set forth
II Is Therefore Ordered by the
Judge OF the said court that all per-
sons interested IN the estate VI said
minors appear before the said coup-
Ity court on Saturday, November 90,
1910, at eleven o'clock IN the fore
noon Of said day at the courl room OF
1 said county court at tho county court
house I'm the city OF Grants Pass. Jo-
scphue county. Oregon to show
cause why license should not be
granted TO the said guardian for the
.galo VI the said onc.ninth interest In
said mining claim the real estate OF
the said minors. as shall be ncces-
mry and that copy of this order
be published four successive weeks
I'm The ROGUE River Courier news
paper prilted aud published In said
city and county
n ~ further ordered by the court
that copv Of this order shall be
personally served ON the next Of kin
~ said wards and on all persons In
toroitod in the estate, at least ten
days before the hearing Of the petit
b tlon
Dated this 2Cth day OF October,
1910.
STEPHEN JEWELL, Judge