Life, 1910-08-11 · page 18 of 40
Life — August 11, 1910 — page 18: what you’re looking at
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This page celebrates four notable Americans born in August with brief biographical sketches and portrait photographs. The figures are: **Richard Pearson Hobson** (naval officer), praised for his famous exploit sinking the *Merrimac* during the Spanish-American War and his social popularity with women. **E. Prentiss Bailey** (New York politician/administrator), lauded for his impeccable grooming and spotless reputation. **Robley Dunglison Evans** ("Fighting Bob"), a decorated Navy admiral who served in the Civil War and Spanish-American War. **Julia Marlowe** (actress), an acclaimed Shakespearean performer who began as a child performer. The cartoon on the right depicts a comedic scene with French caption "Mon Dieu. What a Predicament!" —likely satirizing some theatrical or social situation. The tone is flattering and congratulatory, typical of Life's early celebrity coverage, celebrating military heroes and cultural figures from America's recent imperial expansion.
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EI RAE butan BierHaavs HERE'S HOW RICHARD PEARSON HOBSON Born Asgest 17, 1870 Hobson was ted fron born in Alabama, (Greensboro) United States Naval Academy He also studied in Paris. He S everybody knows, somewhat active Spanish war, and his exploi jk ier Merrimac in, Santiago harbor famous. He is also no mean oscu and has kissed so many young ladies, or permitted them to kiss him that it would impossible for us, somewhat weak in ther to compute the result. He is the author of a small library of naval books and knows his naval circles. Sir, ma modesty and th spirit of true humility ‘whi an of real achievement should progressively possess imb ¢ soul more and more in the years to come. E. PRENTISS BAILEY Bor August 15, 1834 i our recollection Mr. of being the best d Lieutenant and was gradu: Ever since the beginning tiss Bailey has had the reputation man in New York State outside of Berry Wall. We recall him twenty years ago, and his distinguished appear: and immacu: late bearing, and although we have not Is terly had the pleasure of gazing upon_his distinguished personality, we do not bel t his lustre has been dimmed d philosophers have displayed iety about their clothes, but perhaps none of them has been so successful as Mr. Bailey, who never gocs to extri Dis tinguished i t journal- ists, for a 3 ate Associaic: Press, a School Commissi the New York ate Civil Service —C why _ particularize? Everybody knows E. Prentiss Bailey; those who are not in timatcly acquainted with the details of his spotless life have lived indeed in vain. Mr. iley ons upon the nd our felici May you | all w compliments to you, sir, nt of another birthday your activities. ROBLEY DUNGLISON EVANS Born August 18, 1846 ses Navy is a hot-bed of good fellows. To in crowd like this is to have rare me Such rare merit has Fighting Bob Evans. He began very properly by being born in Virginia, at one time the home of Presidents, and always the abiding place of the highest. type of gentleman. He was graduated from the United States Naval y in 1863, and thence rose slowly became an admiral. He took part in the Civil War and in the war with Spain He has been wounded in the service of his country, he has often spoken his mind without’ pose and_he has written some ad- and interesting things. Everybody knows ™ Bob” salute you, sir, as a man among men, Your qualities ind and heart have long compelled our homage. Your colors were nailed to the masthead long ago. We hope that they will continue, in the safe harbor of retirement, to wave there for many years to come [ “MON DIEU. WHAT A PREDICAMENT! JULIA. MARLOWE Born August 17, 1870 rlandshire, England, but of five, her family living rah Miss Ma came to this country at the early a in Cincinnati. She was christened Frances Frost, and later took the nam Frances Brough. She r carcer with a juvenile opera company and then took a child’s part in “Rip Van Winkle.” This preliminary adolescent carecr was suc- ceeded by three. years of hard study in New York preparing for her life work. She made her metropolitan début as Parthenia in“ Ingomar."? Her carecr since then is too well known to bear repeati Shakespeare certainly owes her much, because assisted so admirably in Keeping his na going public. Miss Marlowe, you have inimitable graces of m person and a high conception of your art. We are ple acknowledge your gifts, and your perseverance and endur in perfecting them so conscientiously. Long may you give us such exalted pleasure! she has ¢ before the th CHARLES SANGER MELLEN Bom Avgust 16, 1851 The president of the N. Y. H. & H.R. R. was horn in Lowell, Mass., and at eighteen entered the office of 3 railroad company. Since then he has grad- ually risen from one railroad position to another up to his present exalted static Upon this your birthday. sir, we wish you as much sweetness and light as you vour- self have spread around you for o‘bers May no tunnel fumes envelop your classic brow. May the spirit of courtesy possess you and the milk of human kindness freight you forward to the plaudits of your fcllow- men. And may your commutation rates not prejudice us overmuch against your many qualities of mind and heart. Congratulations!