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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-11-07
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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-09-12

proceeded to play her best and most sklfui pieces
mot that stuff" said the vaudeville man, every
aTrI know tears off that classic stuff What want 10
some Of them stunts"
After much persuasion Isobe performed her foolish
tricks for the and he was delighted, delighted
that he signed her for the season at $500 week.
Then II was that the violin proved a magic fiddle
indeed. Isobers mother with her, and IsobeIs
brother became her manager and press agent At the
end Of the third all the big fight
Ing to book her at her own figures.
And so, few years later, IsobeI rode through
the park In her nonosrsmed Limousine. dressed better,
looking better and feeling better than any society bunch
that ever travelled, she remarked:
SNOW what do you think Of your Uncle Henry, Nav,
and the magic fiddle he left met"
magic fiddle, fddIestieks" snerted her mother who
not of the forsvna kind, ~he left the fiddle you
furnished brains enough fall to the fact that the
people don't want the real goods; they want noisy
imitation, with sapstlek than sentiment, silly
stuff than soulful Interpretations"
And in after years. when Isebel married Fifth ave-
palace and Newport Villa and an Adirondack
bungalow. with only inspld old octagenaran In the
form Of encumbrance for husband, or Woe versa
she used get out the violin, lovingly at and
say to herself:
~You dear old magic HddIs you put me hep to luxury.
didn't your
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-09-12

play like professional but you can't get any con-
cert engagements Why, there's hundreds poor girls
who can play we'll you who starving in their
studios or else doing housework for a living"
Now the Poor Mother had indeed touched a tender
spot in the heart of her beautiful daughter sobe
while the slender pink complexioned girl gave
to the uxures of her fortunate sisters she
decidedly sensitive concerning her talents 1t
quite true she skilled volinst, but with all her
skill which had cost her years of study and work
cost her mother all her little savings she could find
place to do concert work.
She had applied here and there, secured little
chance to play and then, played before rich
in hopes they would back her, they merely shifted
and exclaimed, Yes quite clever girl voIinsts
common nowadays" while all the wealthy who
posed patrons of music seemed lose interest In
her future when they learned embraces and
would be wrapped in nothing but her art.
II happened about this time that Isobe had lost
all courage and begun to deride talent violin
list.
There is more talent in playing fiddle standing
ones head" she scofed, to her mother, and for joke
she began practising all stunts standing her
head playing with the fiddle behind her. using fiddle
for bow, balancing on the back Of chair, and all
that
II used to grIeve her poor old mother who could
understand the Irony Of ALL that Isohel did
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-09-12


sort of revenge because her talents not reooa
nized.
"I'll bet your Uncle Henry Is dancing enough where
is, without aid of fiddle" said the Poor Mother
day, lsobel said she wished her Uncle Henry
could her as she fiddle to the back OF the
chair, strapped the bow to her foot and played the
sextet from Lucia"
sobeI sighed but said nothing. Secretly she hoped
the rough usage would break the fiddle and then she
would be done with the whole miserable business.
"It's magic fiddle Nav" said Isebel, 'the worse
use IL the better plays"
Not long after that there concert down In one
of the settlement houses and Isobe asked to go
and furnish music.
Being good natured she readily agreed but as most
of the audience consisted of children they did not seem
greatly impressed with her s<ilful handling OF noe
turnes, themes bits of Noting this the dar
ing lsobeI proceeded do of her stunts, playing
the fiddle with feet, balancing chairs and doing
all sorts Of circus tricks.
The youngsters howled and eheered and yelled with
sheer delight. The next day man called at lso6ePs
home and asked TO ace her.
81 saw you down at the settlement house last night
said the a" there visiting my brother, who s
a settlement worker. deeply Interested In your
work and would Ike TO Sign you for season In vaude
VILE"
lsobeI was delighted. She got cut the fiddle and
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-09-12

T oNG before Sam and Harry had
ended their puppy-like SQUIRTING
and had retired to WOO their ra-
spective deputy-muses, Rita was seated ON
the model-stand, and Neville had already
begun that strange and sombre picture
afterward so famous, and about which
one of the finest of our modern poets
wrote:
Her gold hair, fallen about her face
Mode HIGHT sOtthia that shGdotOy place,
Bus on her garments lag the dust
OF many Vanished race.
Her deep eyes, gazing straight ahead.
SdD years and days and hours long dead,
WhGe strange gems 0litteyed at her feet, Il
YeIlotO. and green and red.
And eVer from the shadows came T'ET
Voices to pierce her heart HE flame
The great bats, famed her tcitA their t0inga
The Voices called her name.
But get her look turned not aside
From the black deep tohere dreoms obtdS I
Where aoorIds and puoeuntries lay dead
Beneath that vieloIess tide.
Her elboD on her knee tUds set,
Her strong hand propped her chin, and set
No man might name that look she SOOre,
Nor any man forget.
All day long in the pleasant June
weather they worked together over the
picture; and if he really knew what he
was about, tits uncertain, for his thoughts
were Of Valerie; and he painted as In
dream, and with shadowy splendor that
seemed even to him unreal.
They scarcely spoke; now and then Rita
cane silently on sandaled feet to stand
behind him and look at what he had done.
The first time she thought to herself,
"Queridal" But the second time she re-
NAMED mute; and when the daylight was
waning to a golden gloom in the room
she came third time and stood with one
hand on his arm, her eyes fixed upon the
dawning mystery on the canvas-spell-
bound under the sombre magnifcence al
ready vaguely Swallowed forth from in
finite depths of shade.
From "The Common Law" by
Robert W. Chambers, in the Septem-
Der issue Of the Cosmopolitan Maya
+ zine. Copyrighted by the Interna-
u tional Magazine Company,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-09-12

One of the exquisite and WON
derfuIIy clever drawings from
the pen of Charles Dana Gibson,
Illustrating the ViriIe, fascinating
artist-modeI story, "The Com
mon Law" by Robert w. Cham
bers, now appearing in the
Cosmopolitan Magazine. Pub
Iished by permission of the
Cosmopolitan Magazine. .J
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-09-12

NNcE upon time there was poor woman who
4 had beautiful daughter. She lived In small
- rear apartment In great tenement district, and
every day she grleved because her beautiful
daughter did not mlngIe in swell society.
Goodness gracious, Nav, what do you expect and
living down here in this dump2" the charming
daughter used to say WHEN her mother complained.
"a Know lsobel" the Poor Mother would reply, "hut
every day see women riding past In automobiles and
fnery and of them half beautiful you.
II is not right"
"Fudge, Maw," Isobel would reply, beauty these
days amt measured by swell compilations and plump
figures, only by plump purses"
One day when the Poor Mother had made her usual
complaint that beautiful girl IsobeI ought to be
riding about in society instead of drudsng about in
fiat and sobe made the usual reply concerning fem-
nine and financial figures, her Poor Mother said:
a thought your Uncle Henry going to leave
his fortune, but when he gave his millions to found
home for one-armed paperhaneers and left you only
shat old fiddle, gave up all hoPe"-
@Why give up hope, Maw," glssIed IsobeI, "slncs
that's all either of have sot?"
cts no laughing matter" sighed the Poor
Mother.
"Pshaw, Nav, tie weeping matter You know
how well have learned TO play that old Hddle"-
Eyes, know" interrupted her mother, YEARLY "you
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-09-12
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COPYRIGHT 1911 by Reserved
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-08
America and Mexico.

Speculation as to the actual situation
and what is in contemplation by this gov
eminent is certain to take Il wide range
The topic is tempting. and of far eX-
tended interest. And this is OF
speculation. highly spiced. OF facts and
persuasive reports the public has these:
"a There are serious disturbances il
Mexico, the worst near the American
line The authorities are detied by armed
bands and their numbers and power
have been growing. Fighting has taken
place, and lives have been lost and prop
erty destroyed.
CO The authorities are alive to the re-
volt, and have been moving to suppress
II. 1t is evident. however, that they are
confronting a formidable task, and are
anxious.
(3) President Diaz is an old man, and
his enemies are counting upon his age.
Their calculation is that his fighting
spirit is about spent, and that no man
of anything like his force when he was
in his prime is to be found among his
followers. Hence their choosing of this
time to strike
ca A large amount of foreign capital
is invested in Mexico, and no little of it
American. This is threatened. Many
enterprises financed by Americans, Eng
lishmen. Germans. Frenchmen are halted,
and heavy money losses are resulting.
Complaint has reached this government
from across the sea on this account.
Difference is paid us because of our proX-
unity to the scene of trouble and our
attitude toward territory in this hemi-
sphere. European intervention on this
side the Atlantic would he against the
most famous of all our procamations as
q nation. and Europe shows no desire to
challenge it.
C) A large force of soldiers is hurry
Ing TO the Mexican border, and war
ships are on the way to the neighbor-
e Ing waters. They are prepared for action
II action becomes necessary. They are
likewise prepared for maneuvers in a
mimic war game. Their orders, of
course, are not, and will not be. pub
hshed.
90 The force. both by land and sea, is
fit, and in competent hands. If serious
actions should become necessary, it can
be performed successfully. We may all
safely accept assurances on that score
from our eminent soldiers in contradic-
tion of disparagement by certain poll
ticians without knowledge of war or of
what war calls for. AS between the
opinion of man trained to arms, and
that of one trained to stump speaking,
the former is easily to be preferred in
this matter.
That the situation is very interesting
one, with possibilities of sensational de-
velopments, may be admitted without
subscribing to any of the excited ver-
stonS of the hour. We are one people
when 1t comes to our national safety
and obligations, and the man at the head
of affairs deserves all the confidence and
support he will receive in any step he
may take for the national well-being.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-08

progressive, constructive lines. Now an
end has come without violent action. with
Secretary Ballinger retiring in good order.
the conservation policy of the government
firmly established and the Interior De-
partment headed by a new man VINO
stands pre-eminently for the principle OF
scientifically preserving and utilizing the
natural resources.
Secretary Fisher enters Office with eH-
ceptional personal qualifications COM
paratively young man, he Is Wen
equipped for this duty trying though II
is certain to be. His work in chicago III
the interest of municipal reform mas
demonstrated that he is a practical man.
His professional attainments are excep-
tional His interests are manifold anu
his grasp of public questions is Keen. he
should prove to be an assistant ana
counselor of great value to President
Taft. serving him in his immediate circle
of advisers as a man of intrepid cour-
age and unclouded vision and unquallhed
public spirit.
BY this appointment the President gives
assurance that he is in truth a con
servaticnist'' He adds an element or
Nlg0r ana enthusiasm To ll'S d'iiiii -
ton, he allays rancorous feeling that
was undeniaby general throughout the
country in consequence of the 'ntem-
perate discussion of the Balllneer-
Pinchot case and he maintains con-
sistent attitude of loyalty to a suh"r-
dinate in whose good faith he has DEN
nitelv announced his belief.
The whole affair closes creditablv. ana
congratulations for everybody are in or
der-to Secretary Ballinger for release
from an untenahle position and for hav-
ing won and held unswervinglv the con-
1dence of his chief in the most trying
circumstances: to Secretary F'sher Tor
his present opportunity to demonstrate
his ability to administer a difficult ofhre'
and to President Taft for an exceedingly
happy issue out of his conservation at
f1ictions, which at one time threatened
to wreck his administration before 1t had
had a chance to demonstrate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-08
Pretty Soon.

A new Congress dawns before us.
Pretty soon
1t will start mighty chorus,
And the tune
Will be one of vast citation
And of general reformation
For our own and every nation,
Pretty soon.
All our problems we'll unravel,
Pretty soon,
When once more resounds the gavel
At high noon.
Wen dust off the Constitution
And put into execution
Plans for peaceful revolution,
Pretty soon.
Seeds of thought they will be planting,
Pretty soon,
Like good fairies bent on granting
Us a boon.
In those halls of mighty glories,
Now as dull as dormitorieS,
They will tell some brand-new stories,
Pretty soon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-08
Another Proof.

The Inauguration day object-lesson
storm did not come in season for the
4th of March itself. but it is now
here. a spectacle for all to note, a SUBJ
stantial demonstration that early March
is too tickle and dangerously winterlike
to remain the season for the great ma
tional ceremonial. 1t Is just a chance
that this storm did not come last Satur-
day. two years after the celebrated
bareback" that ruined the spectacle of
President Taft's Inauguration and I'M
doubtedly cost many lives.
Coming now, four days later, 1t is even
more impressive as a proof that March is
not a proper time for a great outdoor af-
fair. like the induction of President into
office. There have been heavy snowstorms
even later in March than this, as late, in
deed, as the goth. The simple truth is that
there can be no assurance whatever from
day to day in March against disease
breeding weather disturbances.
Object lessons have multiplied until 1t
seems hopeless to expect Congress out of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-08
Make a Contribution.

The Associated Charities and Contra
Relief Committee need $1,000 to complete
their budget. This weather, with its
snow and cold, brings great suffering on
the poor, and should call the attention of
20 many citizens TO the duty that each
owes to these charities that the deficit
ought TO be made up in the next twenty
four hours. If men and women who to-
day complain of the snow and slush, of
the cold and damp. will think of the in
finitely greater suffering of those poorer
men and women, and children, too, who
are facing the conditions without proper
clothing, without fire or food, they will
contribute so promptly. to the needs of
organized charity that there viii be no
possibility of the work being crippled
or stopped by lack of funds. The work
of the Associated Charities and Central
Relief belongs to the entire community,
and every citizen should take some part
or make some contribution, however small.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-08
Maneuvers in Texas.
the New York Herald


The sudden orders to mobilize so many
troops in Texas and southern California
may, after all the surmse, be intended
primarily to afford the army an oppor-
tunity for testing it's equipment and
mobility and incidentally for deterrnii IN q
it's preparedness for actual warfare. tn.
official explanation is that maneuvers on
large scale are to be undertaken. but
when other circumstances are cons dered.
such as the cooperation of the navy,
the increased number of marines sent
afloat and the conference to which the
American ambassador in Mexico has
been summoned, the situation takes on
an air of mystery. Whether the selec-
ton of this season and pace for the
maneuvers is wise can be settled only
by later Developments Nothing can af-
ford better training than just such exer-
cises, tut il is, knC"n at tie t"anquii.
of one section of Mexican territory Is dis
turbed by an instruction and that i'm
portant interests of our citizens in Mex CO
are in a veXed condition. and hence the
mobilization may be given a false color.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-08
Russia's Theater Horror.
ON the Chicago Record Herald.

FFOm tHe NHicdgU ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The disaster reported from a small
town in the Russian province of Nov
gorod is d tragic challenge to American
building and police departments. Are
our nickel theaters' safe? What is
the moving picture situation in Chicago
with respect to danger from fire ano
panic? 1t is notorious that many of ouI
nickel and penny theaters do not seem at
all safe to passersby. Have all been care.
fully inspected lately, and has compli
ance with the building law been obtained
We have had little crusades and bis
promises of reform, but what are the
facts at this timer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-08
The End of the Road.

The resignation of Secretary Rallinper
has come somewhat as a surprise 10 the
public, and yet ii is the elimination of =;
SITUATION which must logically have led
to that result. For months the President
has been holding the Secretary of the
Interior at his post despite strong pres
sure TO bring about his dismissal. Hay-
ing given Mr.. Ballinger u clear rating
shortly after the precipitation of the
Alaskan land case. he has steadfastIy
supported him, displaying loyalty adj
mired by even those who have been
foremost in the attack. Throughout the
whole affair the President has mani
tested faith in his cabinet officer that
has undoubtedly been a source of great
comfort TO Mr.. Ballinger in his trying
experience.
A joint committee of Congress has in
vestigated the question and returned a
finding in consonance with the President S
original Judgment. Congress has ad-
journed without action. and now Secre-
tary Ballinger renews his request for re-
lease from an official responsibility that
has brought him only bitter anxiety and
heavy burdens. The President accepts
with assurances of trust and appreciation
thai must be gratifying. and that will
doubtless be OF value TO the retiring
Official in the ultimate verdict by the
country upon matter that has never
been exactly paraleled for vigorous dis
cussion and far-reaching significance.
This action cannot be otherwise than a
relief TO the administration. From the
beginning il has been embarrassed by the
conservation question, complicated by the
fact that the new Secretary of the In
terror had had professional relations with
interests supposedly inimical to the prof
sct of preserving the natural resources
of the country. In some respects the con
fiict has proved a serious handicap upon
President Tafts efforts to proceed along
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-08
The Passing of Ballinger.
From the Baltimore American.

Fortunate is the man who can have
such bold and ardent espouser as
President Taft appears to be for Sec
rotary Richard Achilles Ballinger, whose
retirement from the cabinet has evoked
a letter that should be highly PRICED by
him, his family and friends. Mr. Taft
brands the attack upon Ballnger as
conspiracy for the defamation of char
acter and regards the fall of the Secre-
tary as a cruel tragedy. These senti-
ments are creditable to tn eloyalty, the
judicial discrimination and the courage
of their expresser. Mr. Ballinger does
not go out the back door of the cabinet
room, but down the front steps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-08
SHOOTING STARS.
:
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Up.to-Date Speeches.

1.-The dialogue sounds like modern, snap
Ply stuff, said the man who was stand
ing in the theater lobby, but the plot
is a little vague
THAT isn't a rehearsal you are listen
ing to- replied the manager. That's a
parrot that my wife made me bring down
town because its language was too strong
for the house"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-08

reasoning and precaution to take the OBJ
vious course of constitutional amendment
to obtain a more clement season for the
inauguration. The end will, of course,
come some day. An intolerable situation
prevails. and finally public opinion must
force action. 1t is to be hoped that TINS
result will not be gained at terrible
cost in terms of valuable life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-08

CyIn order TO avoid delays on account or
personal absence. letters to THE STAR should
rot be addressed any individual connected
with the Office but simply 10 THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Business Department. according
TO tenor OF purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-08

Among the ill-considered suggestions
arising from the reciprocity discussion,
some opinions from over the lakes that
1t would be a good idea for Canada to
annex the states may be confidently
expected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-08
An Extremely Local Issue.

Charley. dear" said young Mrs. Tor
kins, do You think you and l will ever
see serious trouble with the Japanese?"
NO." replied her husband, YEARLY;
mot unless we happen to get Japanese
cook"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-08
The Misanthrope.

Doesn't the snow make you wish you
were a boy again?"
1T does replied Mr.. Sirius Barker.
Il know lot of men that I'd enjoy lay
ing for. with a hatful of frozen snow
balls"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-08
The Return of Spring.

Gray unrelenting skies hang DER
The landscape pale with bleak dis
treSS,
But in the millinery store
IT'S poisoning springtime, none the
less.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-08
A Mere Mans Idea.

Does your wife intend to wear one of
those harem skirts?"
Il don't KNOW" replied Mr.. Penni-
wise. Il hope she will consent to econo-
mize and wear two hobble skirts in
stead"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-08

The attitude of the United States
government toward Cuba should sufflce
to discourage any annexation prophe-
ces with reference to Mexico.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-08

Railways will philosophically undertake
the duty of transporting troops in spite
of the claims that passenger traffic is not
remuneratve.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-08

Some war theorists are disposed to pay
no attention whatever to the programs
infinitely outlined by Representative Hob
son.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-08

If conditions should call both Col
Roosevelt and Col Bryan to the front It
would mean a serious setback for Amerl-
cas- literary prospects.