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The San Francisco call., 1910-11-27
Snakes Are Fond of Music

Science has recently been studying
the question as to whether or not
snakes have really any appreciation of
music. This applies particularly to the
cobra. which responds to the piping of
gourd instrument played by the East
Indian fakir with rhythmic movement
suggesting a dance The conclusion
seems to be that it answers to the mu-
sical notes much in the same way as a
dog does-that is to say, through a
species of nervous sympathy. When
the whistles blow at noon in the Bronx
zoo the wolves set up great bowling
in concert. Whether or not they enjoy
this sort of music is disputed-though
probably they do, for some dogs un-
doubtedly take pleasure in harmonious
strains and will run block to sit up
in front of hand organ and sing"
while other dogs unquestionably suffer
from certain kinds Of music and express
their pain in lugubrious howls.
AS for the East Indian fakir, for
some unknown reason he always car
ries about with him a curious rag doll
in cylindrical box, talking to it as If
it were alive in the intervals of snake
charming and the performance of Jug
Cling tricks.-New York World.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-27

eyes "A sudden thought struck him.
me American flag, his flag, was i'm
danger of being trampled on. A
moment he stood considering. Then
with cry he darted under the ropes
and was out upon the track. A shout
arose, but was stilled the next instant
as Arnold quickly graspcd the bride of
the horse under whose heels the flag
was being mutilated. With the courage
or an American, Arnold stopped and.
picking up the flag, waved it high
above his head,
The raceNwas stopped and shouts and
applause came from the onlookers for
the daring boy who had risked his life
to save his flag. Men rushed under the
ropes and, picking Arnold up, they set
him on their shoulders, amid the cheers
of the people. One man purchased a
flag large and beautiful With quick
movement he threw it around Arnold,
while the throng applauded 1t was
pretty sight to see, and although Arnold
lived to be an old man. he never forgot
to be loyal and faithful to his beloved
flag, old glory
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-27
evan" and "VOn"

1t is a common mistake of Americans
to think that the predicate wan" be-
fore Dutch name signifies nobility.
In the low countries--that is, in the
Kingdoms of the Netherlands and Bel
gium-"van" has no particular mean
ing. Names with wan" are to be read
on shops, as well as on the doors of
the most aristocratic mansions. The
humblest persons have it, as we as the
most refined. On the other hand, a
great number of the very oldest fami-
lies are without it.
In Germany won" means noble, and
all persons belonging to the nobility
have won" before their family names,
without any exception. Persons who
do not belong to the nobility can not
put "von' before their names as they
have no right to do so, and would be
found out directly il they assumed it,
and make themselves ridiculous. But,
in case of a man being knighted for
some reason or other, he has the right
to put won" before his family name
For instance, when Alexander Hum
boldt was knighted he became Alex
ander Won Humboldt, and all his de-
scendants, male and female, take the
prefix.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-27
How Arnold Saved His Flag
GEORGINA LOUISA sCHLUETER,
Age II Years

The races were about to begin.
Crowds and crowds of people were at
the grandstand, seated everywhere,
stretching their necks to be the first
to hear the gong sound and the horses
start off.
Arnold Dickson, q young American
boy. was one of the excited spectators
who stood near the heavy rope drawn
to keep the people from standing too
near the tracks. He had travelled far
to be able to witness the races, for
the horses of different nations were
going to compete, and Arnold was
anxious that America, his country,
should win. Harkl The gong had
sounded, and away dashed the con-
testants, leaving a crowd Of dust be-
hind them. The flags of the different
nations hung from the horses necks
and, flying in the breeze, made pretty
sight.
The spectators cheered as each saw
his fayorite horse, but Arnold was not
interested in the animals. He was
gazing at the flags. ooh, there is the
English flag" he would cry and then,
"Oh, see the German and the French
flags" But again and again he re-
peated to himself, Where is my flag?'
Nowhere was it to be seen. AS If in
answer to him, horse dashed by, and
flying from his neck was the flag of
the United States. Every one cheered
and Arnold shouted with glee at the
sight of his flag
But what was this Arnold saw? The
flag, which one moment before had
hung from the horses neck, had be-
come loosened and was f1uttering to
the ground. Arnold looked for a mo-
ment at the fallen flag with wide open
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-27

nificent pearl weighs three ounces. has
circumference of Az inches and is
surmounted by an enameled and jew
eled gold crown, forming a pendant of
great value.
The pearl which is said to dover its
wearer with clear eyesight, is cal
careous coneretion of peculiar luster,
produced by certain mollusks, and
valued as objects Of personal ornament
It's wonderful nacreous luster is known
as it's orient" and this is due to the
reflections of rays of light on the
soft undulations of the surface, and is
or the greatest Importance in deter
mining the value of the pearl.
Pearls are found in every shape, the
perfectly round and the drop shaped
being the most valuable. The finest
specimens are always found within the
mantles or soft tissues of the mollusk
and unattached to the shell. Baroaue
pearls are the irregular shaped pearls
and one of the finest collections of
jewels formed of "baroques" are in the
green vaults OF Dresden.
Pearls are of every hue, the abso-
lutely white or slightly yellow being by
far the most valuable. though fine black
pearls command fabulous prices
A specimen" pearl should be either
perfectly round or drop shaped Of a
brilliant orient" slightly Transparent
and, Of course, free from hecks and
flaws.
India, particularly Ceylon, the Per-
sian gulf, whence come Bombay
pearls" Australia America and New
Guinea are the principal districts where
the pearl oysters are found-Provi-
denee Journal
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-27
The Pearl, Birthstone for No
vember


Pearls are the November gems ana
SIGNIFY melancholy. so that persons
born in this month are not always so
eager to proclaim 1t as their natal
stone. although few women are so su-
perstitious as to refuse this most be-
coming of gems Gifts of the kindred
substance. nacre, the mother of pearl,
are also appropriate for the November
born.
II set with other gems. diamonds only
should be used. and these in a sub
ordinate manner Colored gems and
pearls do not harmonize SO well, though
common enough In the east.
Few, especially women, in whom the
privilege OF personal adornment is an
Inherent right, can resist the appeals
OF gems, and pearls are general favor
ties. Even women possessed Of mag
nifcent dog collars of gems and other
articles OF jewelry seldom dispense with
the single strand of pearls 1t relieves
the severity of the dog collar with its
soft luster and is often worn as a sub
stitute for the dog collar as well.
NO jewels vary more in value than
pearls, their cost depending on their
form and tint. Strings that are not
carefully matched in color and gradu-
ated In size are not regarded as val
liable.
One of the costliest pearl necklaces in
the world consisted of 3S pearls. the
marble. The stones had no historic
value, but the merit of the necklace lies
In the perfect matching of the pearls
their color and luster One of the
largest pearls is valued at $4,000
The princess OF Pless has a rope of
pearls over seven yards long and worth
well nigh fabulous sum. She fes-
toons 1T Enthusiastically about her person,
winds II about her head in a costly
couture, or wears 1t as a dog collar and
corsage ornament as we'll
A member of the Rothschild family
collected rare pearls for years, and
these were finally united in wonderful
collar. which contained two black
pearls of size and purity unsurpassed.
One OF the family treasures of the
duchess of Genoa once upon a time
consisted of not less than nine rows of
diamonds. each row alternating with
one OF pearls Of marvellous beauty. end
ing In two rubies of enormous size.
containing the clasps
The English crown, 1t Is said, con-
tains five large black pearls A CEN
tury or more ago three of these black
pearls were stolen and. despite the ut
most efforts OF the English govern
ment, the stolen treasures could not be
discovered for some time. Finally one
black pearl was traced to Brussels,
where the duchess of Richmond wore
1t In bracelet. The second was found
In the necklace OF Russian princess,
and the third In the hands of the valet
OF Hungarian noble. who had given
IL to his trusty servant on his death
The most perfect pearl in existence
Is said to be one known as La PelIe-
grina" in the museum of zosima OF
MOSCOW. 1t is perfectly globular In
dian pearl of singular beauty, weigh
ing 2S carats The largest known
pearl is one or irregular shape i'm
Beresford Hopes collection al the
South Kensington museum. This mag
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-05-08

also can handle a tiller, and she ex-
poets to have a small yacht this sum-
mer at Greenwich which she has writ
ten me will be christened 'Mid-Chan-
nell My friend Gillette Of course will
hardly be able to keep up with the
squadron, as the Aunt Polly is a
household, but he reminds me that
the race is not always to the swift"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-05-08
ture of an all-white company.

ture of an all-white company.
Williams is doing very nicely In
vaudeville, just at present. Acton Da
vies, of the Evening Sun, recently saw
him at Hammerstein's and, among
other things, said: There is not ar
American nor an English comedian
who could not sit at the feet of this
negro artist and learn. In justice tc
most of the comic stars they have all
lifted their hats to Williams"
Eddie Foy will be the feature of the
cast which the Shuberts have employ
ed for their summer review, up and
Down Broadway" that, will be pre-
sented at the Casino theatre after
THE Chocolate Soldier" ends its run
The Fred c. Whitney company will
terminate its long engagement before
the beginning of the warm months and
the review will occupy the Casino
stage until the regular fall production
is put on. In the support of Foy will
he many OF the most talented of the
players under the Shubert manage.
ment. The book Of the production is
by Edgar Smith, with music by
Jerome and SchwaTtZ.
At last the proverbial press agent
has been embodied in a play In
"Lulu's Husbands" the new comedy
in which Harry Conor and Mabel Bar
rison are featured, press agent is
responsible for much of the fun in the
piece. Press agents have been the
cause Of q great deal of the fun in
ether plays, but always in the shape of
newspaper stories. in "Luiu's Hus-
bands however, he is an actual char
acter il the farce
Some time age Mabel Barrison, who
is now playing in 'Lulu'3 Husbands, -
made the acquaintance Of a foreign to-
bacco merchant. When the latter re-
turned to Europe, he sent the actress
a box of fine cigarettes and beautiful
gold cigarette case. Miss Barris0n in.
tends putting her gifts up for sale at
the Actors Fund Fair. Is this self,
denial or simply generosity?
The Mcdowell Club, an associa ion
Of New York city with ? members hin
Of eco. has issued circuIar report
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-05-08

F. Ray Comstock announces that he
will continue to manage Bert Will
liams despite reports to the contrary.
Williams, it is understood, has re-
ceived an excellent offer from a we'll
known producer of musical comedy.
Mr.. Comstock says that he will pre-
sent the colored comedian as a fea-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-05-08
Commodore William n. Crane Plans
An Ali-Star Cruise.

That enthusiastic and undaunted
yachtsman, William H. Crane, who is
at the Garrick Theatre, New York, in
Father and the Boys" has a calendar
in his dressing room on which he
marks the days before the yachting
season opens. Il have been CORE
spending with some of my fellow
Frohman stars" he said the other day,
"and i am planning this summer an
all-star cruise. I have been elected
commodore, by virtue of my seaman
ship mind and not by seniority, and I
am getting the Senator In commits
sion as the flag ship. My plan is to
set sail some time in June. l have
now in my feet Miss Adams Peter
Pam William Gillette's Aunt Polly,
Kyrle Bellows new yacht, which l IN
derstand he is going to name The
Thief William Golfers Lucky STAR
and John Drew's big knockabout, The
Inconstant George Ethel Barrymore
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-05-08
Peter Doody, End.


The object which shares Percival
knights dressing room is a black kit
ten. at seems to be black kitten
as Mr.. knight remarked, cor 1t would
seem to be a black kitten II there were
more of it. At any rate, its name is
Peter Doody.' 1t is the mascot of
The Arcadians, and It's 'motter' is
Always Sleepy at Night Mr.. Knight
tried to wake Peter, certainly the
smallest kitten in captivity, from his
curled slumbers on the couch, but in
vain. The dormouse in "Alice in Won
derland" was not a more undaunted
sleeper, and as Mr.. Knight had no tea
pot to put him in there was no way Of
telling whether a teapot could have
walked him. Peter is a good little
cat" continued Mr. Knight. II hope
he grows up and sticks to his reposeful
principles. am opposed to night cats.
We have Peter guessing on Wednes-
day afternoons. When the matinee be
gins he things it must be night, and
he curls up. Then comes the evening
performance and he doesn't know
what to make OF it. Yes, like cats, %
added Mr.. Knight. "They are prefer
able to elephants for dressing room
pets, II only because they are smaller"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-05-08

Repertory Theatre are Chains" By
Elizabeth Baker; The Eldest Son, .
by John Galsworthy; The Outcry.S
by Henry James: new plays by Henry
Arthur Jones, John Masefield, Alfred
Sutro, and Euripedes' 'Iphigenia in
Tauris," translated by Gilbert Murray,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-05-08

called Father" from his association
with Father and the Boys" for the
next two generations.
Among the new plays still to be
produced during the present season
by Charles Frohman in his London
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-05-08

praising the performance OF Laurence
irving and Mabel Hackney IN The
Three Daughters of Mons Dupont" by
Eugene Brieux. Mr.. Irving. by the
way, has just announced that he will
produce other plays by the same
author.
Maxine Elliott's press agent says
she is going to build a London theatre
On the proceeds Of the first season OF
her New York playhouse. Miss Elliott
says Absurd" So there you are!
The Midnight Sons" duriDg its first
week at the Lyric theatre, Philadel-
! uhia, broke the records of that house
for business.
Frohman Notes.
Valli ValIi, WAC plays the title role
in "Thef Dollar PriEcCss," VII spend
her vacation in England.
Maude Adams, in What Every Wo-
man Knows" is in Colorado this week
cnjo,11g another OF her customary
triumphs.
April 18th Ethel Barrymore opened
at the Broad Street Theatre in Phila-
!
in "Mid-Channel."
The cvcr-popuiar Dollar Princess"
begins the month OF May. with two
hundred and fifty consecutive perform
ances to it's credit. It is the great
musical comedy success OF the 1909
| 1910 season in New York.
Doris Keane, of the "Arsene Lupin-
company. will take part this summer
in several French productions in
Paris Miss Keane is one Of the few
American actresses whose French is
absolutely Without an accent. She
vas brought up in Paris.
The Thief" WITT Herbert Kelsey
and Fife Shannon, is Dayjng fort
nights engagement in San Francisco,
lasting until May It'll. This is the first
visit of the great Bernstein play to the
Pacific coast. although it is finishing
its third American year.
Pauline Chase, whom Charles Froh-
man is sending 10 the Actors Fund
Fair as one Of his contributions will
/ bring with her a large number of
photographs with the autographs Of
famous English actors and literary
men which will be sold at auction for
| the benefit Of the fund.
William H. Crane says that there
are lot OF people who still call him
| senator" from his association with
the part Of Hannibal Rivers. in The
Senator" which he played twenty
years ago. At that rate he viii be
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-05-08
ADJUSTMENTS.
Ethel Barrymore's Fiawiess "Second
Actu


Act"
In the second act Of "Mid-Channel,"
the longest and most difficult and tax
ing for an actress to play, Ethel Barry
more has perfected her performance to
a point where her work is practically
beyond criticism. From all points of
view it is fawless. All who have
seen her do it leave the theatre deep
ly impressed, not only by her marvel
Gus acting but by the brilliant future
which it opens for her. Pinero's great
play with its symbolism of the trying
sea that is always running on the
mid-channel shoals has been the
means of bringing Miss Barrymore
safely over those very dangers in her
career as an artist. She has certainly
proved herself an emotional actress of
the first rank. She is past mid-chan-
mel now and has only to go on through
smooth water to the farther shore of
enduring fame and artistic triumph.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-05-08

William H. Crane says that there
are lot OF people who still call him
senator" from his association with
the part Of Hannibal Rivers. in The
Senator" which he played twenty
years ago. At that rate he viii be
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-05-08

The evcr-popuiar Dollar Princess
begins the month OF May. with two
hundred and fifty consecutive perform
ances to its credit It is the great
musical comedy success OF the 1909
1910 season in New York.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-05-08

April 25th Ethel Barrymore opened
at the Broad Street Theatre in Phila
delphia for two weeks engagement
in "Mid-Channel.'
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-05-08

Maude Adams, in What Every Wo-
man KNOWS" is in Colorado this week
cnlo,r0g another Of her customary
triumphs.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-05-08
Frohman Notes.

Frohman Notes.
Vallt Valli, WHO plays the title role
in Thee Dollar Princess" VII spend
her vacation in England.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-05-08

Doris Keane, of the ''Arsene Lupin-
company. will take part this summer
in several French productions in
Paris. Miss Keane is one Of the few
American actresses whose French is
absolutely without an accent. She
vas brought up in Paris.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-05-08

The Mcdowell Club, an associat lion
Of New York city with ? membership
Of SEQ. has issued 4 circular report
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-05-08

Maxine ElliOtt's press agent says
she is going to build a London theatre
On the proceeds Of the first season of
her New York playhouse. Miss Elliott
says "Absurd!" So there you are!
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-05-08

The Midnight Sons" duriDg its first
week at the Lyric theatre, Philadel-
rhia. broke the records of that house
for business.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-10-20
D..

seaver was born In Montpelier and had
lived here nearly all her life. She was
twice married. her first husband being
Arthur G.. Eaton of Calais. Mrs. Seaver
was prominent In Relief Corps work,
and for twelve years was president Of
Brooks corps She was IA member of Rob
Morris chapter, Order of the Eastern
Star, and OF tho Church of the Messiah.
She Is survived by two sons. A. G..
Eaton of this city and Fred l.. Eaton
of Sioux city. Ia. and ono daughter,
Mrs Frank Field of Newport. Funeral
services will be held Monday morning
at IL o'clock from her late home on
Charles street. the Rev. Ward r. Clark
officiating, Burial will be In Calais.
ELECTRIC COMPANY ASSIGNS
Montpelier. Oct 14.-The Greer
Mountain Electric company, that has
been doing business in Montpelier fol
the past two years, made an assign.
ment to-day in favor of Perley NJ
Carr Of Barre. Fl. d. Larabee Is troas
urer of the company and he signed
the papers for the benefit Of the cred
itors. The debts Of the company ar,
about sl3.6O0.
SUPREME COURT ADJOURNs.
Montpelier. Oct. 1.-THE October tern
OF Supreme Court reached final adjourn
ment to-day. In the Essex county cas-,
of the Connecticut Valley Lumber com
pany vs. Willard c. Rowell, the tudg
ment Of the lower court was affirmed.
IS expected that other opinions will b.
read at the opening Of the Novembe
term. Tuesday. November l.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-10-20
F. W. WILLIAMS, PRESIDENT
Fire Insurance Agents Hold Annual
Meeting aud BANQUET.

Waterbury, oct 1.-THE fourth annual
meeting and and banquet OF the Vermont
Association Of Local Fire Insurance
Agents was held at the Waterbury Inn
last evening. The attendance was large,
At the business meeting these officers
were elected; President. Frank W. VII
liams. Brandon first vice-pres!dent,
George T. Root OF Newport; second vice
field; third vice-president. A d. Noyes
of ST. Johnsbury; secretary, Frank l.
brigham Of Bradford; treasurer. Walter
b. Clark Of Rutland; executive commit
tee u. H. Hickok Of Burlington; +. f.
Eldred of Newport, George NJ. Clay OF
Erattleboro. r. II. Burnham of Rutland
=. H. Pape of Barre.
Ten new members We're admitted &c
the organization making total of G
out of 10 stock agencies IN the State
President Williams presided at the
banquet In the Waterbury Inn and the
speakers were Governor Mead, Secretar,
of State Guy w. Bailey and Hon
Charles NJ. Fletcher. formerly Deput.
Insurance Commissioner of Massachu
sets. who were guests of honor
ADJOURNED TO NOVEMBER IS.
Rutland. oct. 1.-THE United State.
court, which adjourned here last night
viii not reconvene to complete the Octo
Der term until November ID. The petit
jurors had previously been summoned To-
! October IS The case to be tried Novem
her Is Is Elijah Sowles VS. Norcross Bros,
Marble company Of Dorset. negligence,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-10-20
l4.wSt
ESTATE OF PETER vANTINE.

STATE OF VERMONT, District of
Grand Isle. SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for
the District Aforesaid:
To all ersOns Interested in the es-
tate OF Peter Vantine, late OF AL
burgh. in said district, deceased.
GREETING:
whereas. said Court has assigned the
4th day OF November next for ex-
amininx and allowing the account
OF Heman W. Marvin. ex-
ecutor OF the estate Of said de-
ceased, and for decree OF the
residue OF said estate 10 the lawful
claimants Of the same. and ordered
that public notice thereof be given 10
all persons interested In said estate
by publishing this order three weeks
successively previous to the day AS
signed In the Burlington Weekly
Free Press, a newspaper published at
burlington, in said district.
Therefore, you are hereby notified
to appear at the Probate ONCE In
North Hero, in said district, on the day
assigned then and there to contest
the allowance OF said account II you
see cause, and to establish your righ'
as heirs legatees and lawful claim
ants to said residue.
Given under my hand. this LIST day
OF October. 1910.
VIM. HAYNES.
| 14.w4t Judge.