Life — February 28, 1907 — page 3: what you’re looking at

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What They Think of Themselves HEN Edison, the great inventor, in signing his application blank for the Engineers’ Club, of Philadelphia, gave as justification, “1 have designed a concentrating plant and built a machine shop, etc.,etc.,” the “ete.” covered much that an ordinary man would have been prompt to specify. When Senator Tillman, of South Caro- lina, during the recent debate on the Rate bill, said that he was “only a corn-field lawyer,” in his modesty he consciously or unconsciously imitated Abraham Lincoln, who minimized his legal at- tainments once by saying, “I am only a mast- fed lawyer.” The references of Admiral Togo and General Nogi, great figures in the recent defeat of Russia by Japan, to their part in the victory invariably have been of a deprecating sort, or else have omitted entirely to claim any credit whatever for their victories. “That the army under my com mand succeeded in carrying out its plan of opera tions was due’ to your Majesty's virtues, to the disposition made by superiors who directed the campaign, and to the cooperation of our comrade armies,” was General Nogi’s way of putting it when he reported in person to the Emperor last January. Admiral Togo’s reports have been of a similar tenor. The gentle art of self-appraisal is not without its humors. When Bob Fitzsimmons, the pugi- list, ina speech to a Boston audience before which he had boxed, said, “A city that has applauded a John L. Sullivan and a Daniel Webster, and en- couraged a Wendell Phillips, is only repeating itself when she honors a Bob Fitzsimmons,” he was serious in purpose but mirth-provoking in his grouping of men. Following are some recent self-appraisals by men in the public eye: “T hear people talking a great deal about me. I do not like it. It is defeating my great desire. It is not I but my cause that is of importance.” Maxim Gorky, “never burlesque anything, On the contrary, it is my business to find some order and meaning in the apparently insane farce of life, as it happens higgledy-piggledy off the stage.” G. Bernarp Saw. “Considering things from the point of view of the public, to whom after all your books must go, is there enough to them in anything Mr. Kipling has written to justify one whole book about him?” Rupyarp Kipiixe, To the author of a book about himself. “Tt takes infinite patience and courage to com- pel men to have confidence in you. have both of these qualities, and I also believe | that they are the secrets of my success.” Joun D. RockEPELLER. “T come from far away, and I have faith in my star. That is all. I can say no more, nor do I wish to know more.” ELEANoRA Dusr. it, the Salvation Army is one of the most remarkable combinations of human enter- prise and divine passion which the world has yet witnessed, It is destined, I dare prophesy, to be- come the great crusade of the twentieth century.” GENERAL WILLIAM Bootn, Founder of the Salvation Army. “Thave planted the French word in the heart of foreign literature; that is the deed of which I am The Army and Navy and the Social Life at HE Hotel Cham- berlinis located on the government reservation of For- tress Monroe, the largest military post in the country, and overlooks Hampton Roads, the rendez- vous of the Ameri- can Navy. reveille” to from sunrise to sunset gun, life at the Chamberlin 1s ~ brightened by the picturesque teatures of both military and naval life, and the Hotel is the constant scene of the exchange of courtesies between officers repre- senting both arms of the service. ‘Thus social life at Old Point Comfort, which centers in the Hotel Chamberlin, is enlivened by the intercourse of the military and naval ser- vices, and it is apparent that the Chamberlin is the most popular resort in this country for society folk. In the evenings you will enjoy dancing in the Grand Ball Room. At all these functions the girl guests receive an abundance of attention. Hotel Chamberlin Old Point Comfort For. as you will always find plenty of men at 0d Point, cards and time ere dled to overtiow- ing. And here the gay uniforms of army and navy officers mingling with the beautifal costumes of the women, lend a dash of color to give the Scene unique brilliancy. By day golf links and tennis courts claim the attention of the social set. But, very likely you will be tempted to linger about the hotel by day. | Simply because there is. in the atmosphere of the Hotel Chamberlin a genial glow of comforting, restful coziness. With all its magnificence—all its splendors— this homelike feeling dominates this great hotel and distinguishes it from others in its class. You will find that the great soft leather arm chairs In the spacious Rotunda will claim the right to comfort you. You may sun yourselt fo the Sun Parlor or chat with successful Ameri- cans and dignified army and navy officers inthe Palm Room or one of the Drawing-Rooms. oe @ ‘The Hotel Chamberlin is the most magnificent resort hotel in America, with perfect appoint- ments, a famous cuisine and every comfort and convenience. « This ideal resort has justly earned its place as ‘The Famous Rendezvous of the Army, the Navy and Society.” Fortress Monroe Virginia > A complete bathing estabieah- New This Year ainriasteen installed bythe Chamberlin, There (9aSea Foot radiant witheuntignts flied wlth pntecfrcsh seaccater at anagrecoble tem: perature, There are Medicinal Baths of every deserip- tion. jtheim Baths, Electric Light Baths, Massage Baths, Tonic Baths. Our bathe posseas everything Offered by the beat eatablishmente, with the additionat tirtwes of the salts of pure scacwater which ts extene sively wsed, Special Booklet on Baths and Bathing oe reqeests Ftion Jat acrore the Jamestown Exposition waitin int ‘Crambertin, tn full view. 19 the site of the Jamestown Expositiun, ortibrating ihe tarce hundredih annteer= sary of the cartical Paptish arttlement tn Amerien, The Chambertin will be heatquarters for Fore (gn Of Glats and Commissioners during the Expositions 43 Location and equipment making tt pre-eminentty deat able for this purpose. ‘The Chamberlin ta the most convenient and comfortable residence fur alt visite fo'the expositions Its accommotattons are ample and ts factiitiea are unequaled, If you fail to find literature descriptive of the Chamberlin at tho offices of the various transportation com- nies, write tome. Iwill gladly give 50a any desired information CFE Rete, mo thet Jou are coming. t all bo ready to welcome you, and very Arrangement will be mado for your cor fore. Your room will bo ready and 9 baeuage will be taken in charge as soon as Wevaches Old Point Comfort, Togarding rates, reservation of rooms, etc Manager Box 7% Fortress Monroe, Va. A pad of two hundred Score Cards for Bridgo Whist for ton conte in stampa. Forget business for three weeks—take a steamship cruise from New York to Porto Rico. Stopa day or two at interesting places Most lurxurious hotel accommodations on board steamer during the entire trip. All outside staterooms, Weekly sailings. Special tourist aes fate, including every expense, $140. Send for booklets, THE NEW YORK AND PORTO RICO STEAMSHIP CO., 12 Broadway, New York. of Raymond and Whitcomb Co., 25 Union Square, M. ¥. 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