Life, 1905-04-27 · page 5 of 26
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This page contains two separate satirical pieces: **"Mr. Hyde He Gave a Party"** (verse by Wallace Irwin) mocks a wealthy man's extravagant gathering. The poem describes Mr. Hyde hosting an ostentatious party with "powdered ladies," "diamonds scattered," and excessive luxury—satirizing the conspicuous consumption of the wealthy elite during the early 20th century. **"General Wood"** references Mr. Albert G. Robinson's book "Cuba and the Intervention," which apparently discusses General Wood's role in establishing control over Santiago. The brief commentary appears to critique Wood's reputation, suggesting it rested on "sundry pipes in the ground" rather than genuine accomplishment—likely referring to infrastructure projects as the basis of his colonial authority in Cuba. Both pieces employ satire to mock wealthy figures and military leadership.
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Copyright, 208, by Life Publishing Co. Mr. Hyde He Gave a Party. R. HYDE he gave a Party, An extravagant affair With a Franco-Roman- Midas-Craesus- jondyke sort of air. “Hang Expense!" he told his henchme: For he knew his princely hoarding ; Soa rope of pearls was ordered And Expense was hanged according. Mr. Hyde he gave a Party Which amazed the town for weeks ; cre were patched and powdered ladies, ‘There were men in satin breeks. Quarts of diamonds were scattered Just to give the natives thril While the butler lit the tapers With one-hundred dollar bills. All the guests at Henry's Party His extravagance endured, For the “+ Lot our pleasure is said, between the dances, sured.” A WING SHOT, But the Equitable grumblers id they weren't so satisfied: Said they'd paid for Henry's Party, Though they wept and wailed outside. Mr. Hyde he gave a Party Which has grown historic now ; All the bills were met and settled— “Yes,” the cynics said, but how 2” » high financial circles Where the famous case was tried, The Directors gave a Party — And the guest was Mr, Hyde. Wallace Irwin, General Wood. Me. ALBERT G. ROBINSON, ju out with a book which he names ‘*Cuba and the Intervention,” relates that the famous sewer system, whereby General Wood drove the pesti- lence out of Santiago and laid the foundation for his towering reputation, consisted merely of sundry pipes in the ground which were never used, owing to a complete lack of water to flush them with. This certainly reflects credit on Gen- eral Wood. The man who should not only giv solent by two centuries of Spanish mis- rule, but actually bluff them out of the game, and all with a sewer system, which, to continue the metaphor, was hardly nine-spot high, betrays distinct force of ch ter. Others may have faced death in a pause to microbes made in- General monkey of larger assortment of form Wood seems to have made the pale messen; HY not be exact and change that familiar form of theatrical an- nouncement, and make it ** The ticket speculators present ord comicbooks.com