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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-04-05
ATTENDING TO BUSINESS.
Fire commissioners ON Deck and Doing
Good Work.

Good Work.
1t is said that the residents of Waikiki
will send Petition to the Fire Com
missioners requesting that body to place
a hose carriage in their vicinity. And
by the way, where are the Fire Com
missioners? They have not been heard
from in many Disqualification.
The STAR is pleased to say that the
Commissioners are alive and attending
to business. BY consulting this paper
of March 23d, the morning journal will
find a synopsis of the annual report of
the Fire Commissioners and chief
engineer of the department The petit
ton suggested is quite unnecessary,
Apparatus has been offered the Waikiki
people if they will organize volunteer
cOmDany
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-04-05
Hawaii Ponoi."


The prosperous and popular Y. NJ. G..
A. of this city has just completed the
25th year of its existence. The society
is now housed in a splendid building
and is well equipped for its work. It's
library, reading room and social
features have been great factor for
good. At regular meeting this even
ing the Y. Nj. q. A. will talk upon an
anniversary celebration,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-04-05
PERSONAL.

j. b. Atherton and family expect to
0 ,cupy their Nuuanu valley residence
after this week.
Mrs. Mary Clement Leavitt, who has
been spending several months here, will
leave for home on the Monowai.
Mr.. Kunst, who is to leave for Ger
many on the Monowai, had one of the
bands at his Waikiki residence last night
TO help him entertain his friends.
Prince Poniatowski's title is one of
courtesy, though it is recognized at Eu-
ropean courts. He is a descendant of
the army favorite whom Napoleon placed
on the throne of Poland.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-04-05
COUNCIL CHANGES.

Runors of Couple of designations
From Advisory Council.
1t is reported that there will soon be
two designations from the Advisory
Council. Every effort is being made
to induce the gentlemen to remain in
Office until the Provisional Government
turns affairs over to the Republic. Mr..
Suhr is mentioned as one of the gentle
men to retire on account of the demands
of private business. There are already
several candidates for the prospective
openings in the Advisory Council.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-04-05

Senator John Sherman has recently
been quite i'll, and his friends in Wash
ington are somewhat alarmed because
he does not show his usual power Of re-
euperation. The Senator is seventy.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-04-05

The President drinks his breakfast
coffee from a cup that is worth 800.
The china set of which 1t is part was
made to order for the White House at
cost of 5000.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-04-05

Mrs. Priscilla Spooner of Kent, Ohio,
who was one of the little girls that form
ed the procession at George Washingtons
funeral, celebrated her one hundredth
birthday recently.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-04-05

Susan B. Anthony, alert and vigorous,
is about beginning campaign through
the State of New York which includes
visit to every one of the sixty coun'
tries.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-04-05

The row in Nuuanu cemetery yester-
day afternoon was over a che ia game.
While paying their respects to the dead
the Chinese opened up gambling es-
tablishment. The natives who were
there claim the lottery men cheated.
This caused the trouble and a couple of
Hawaiians were seriously injured.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-04-05

An unsuccessful attempt was made in
the Fifth District Club meeting last
night to oppose the Asiatic plank. Mr..
Emmeluth's resolution in favor OF a
regular nominating convention for dele
gates was adopted.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-04-05
VESSELS IN PORT.


NAVAL VESSELS.
u S S Adams, Nelson, San Francisco.
U $ S Philadelphia, Barker, Callao.
Ii NJ cruiser Takaehiho, Nomura, Yok.
II b NJ Champion, Eustace Rookie, cruising.
MERCHANTMEN.
Am schr b w Bartlett, Olsen, Newcastle
Am sh Occidental, Morse, COmOx, b G.
Am bgtn Geneva, Newcastle, n s w.
Am bktn w IL Dimond Nc Donald, s F.
Am schr o NJ Kellogg, lverson, Gray's Har.
Am schr King Cyrus Christianson, N'wcstl,
Am str Morning Star, Garland, South Seas
Am sehr Aloha, Dabel, s +
Jap Stmr Aikoku Mara, Furukawa, Yoke
Am schr Alice Cooke, Penhallow, = +
Am schT Golden Shore, BiTkhOlm, Newcastle
Am sch Lyman d Foster, Dredger, Newcastl,
Am blk Hesper, Newcastle,
Am sch Emma Claudina, S II
Am schr Robert Levers, S +,
NEIGHBoRING PORTS.
Am bktn Courtney Ford, + (Kah).
Am schr J w Coleman, s y (Kah)
Am sch Lizzie, Vance, s + (KahuluD
Am sch Oceania Vance, Anderson (Kah,)
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-04-05

Considerable United States money is
being spent at the Pearl Harbor bar
Admiral Irwin had a shears up day
before yesterday and was examining
the bar with great care. The official
yachting party which went down 10 the
Lochs the other day experimental with
the bottom and made up its mind that
the bar was composed mainly of sand.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-04-05

The DAILY and WEEKLY STAR is on
sale at James A. Martins Variety Store
25 Waianuenue Street. Hilo, where
subscriptions may he ordered dw-td
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-04-05

HOLSTER q Co. have removed their
office and sales room to the corner OF
Fort and Merchant streets, store for
merly occupied by Mr.. Goldberg. Bell
telephone 402. Mutual telephone As.
307-tf
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-04-05

An infallible remedy for all colds and
coughs-B. & S. Homeopathic Cough
and Group Syrup.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-04-05

The Geographic news printed to-day
is one day later. 1t came on the Robert
Levers.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-04-05
Notice..

LII BILLS DUE ME FROM MY FOR
mer Shoe Store, ON Fort street, must be
paid to j. II. Schnack byApril Both. All bills
not settled by that date will be sold to the
highest bidder.
800 2w FRANK GERTZ.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-04-05
FRANK GERTZ.

Mr.. c. d. Chase, late writer to the
Admiral, was married at Charleston
Cottage last night to Miss Gertrude
Wolf, in the presence of distinguished
company, Rev. Alex. Macintosh off3ci
ating.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-04-05
E. 0. Hall \ Son,
LIMITED,
HAWAIIAN
ELECTRIC
COM PANY.
Notice 10 Consumers .

The new works of the Ha-
waiian Electric Co. being now
completed, notice is hereby
given that from and after Jan
uary 18th the Company is pre-
pared to supply incandescent
electric lighting to customers.
In few days the Company
will also be prepared to fur
nish electric motors for power,
and of which due notice will
be given.
The Company further an
nounce that they are prepared
to receive orders for interior
wiring and can furnish fixtures
and all fittings in connection
with new service.
Printed rules, regulations
and Company's rates can be
had on application to the Sup
erintendent.
WIN G. IRWIN,
PRESIDENT II. r. 60.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-04-05

1t is not generally known that the
best male vocalist on the Islands is a
recent conner from Portland, Me-, who
is employed by Mr.. Fireman., the
caterer.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-04-05
FOREIGN VESSELS EXPECTED.

Ger blk II Hackfeld, Liverpool Du.
Am schr Stanford, Newcastle, Due
Am schr w S Phelps, Grays Harbor, Dut
Ger blk Z Glade, Liverpool Du,
Am bk w i Witzeman, Newcastle Du,
Am sh Salvador, Newcastle Dut
Am bktn John Bailey, $ + CKahulul Du,
Nor blk Petrus, Newcastle, DuD
Am brig LuIline, s (Hilo Du
Am bk Alden Besse, ST April
Haw blI Andrew WEIGH, IF April
Am schr Transit, S +, April l
Am bk Newsboy, Newcastle, April
Am blk Albert, +, April 2
Am brig Consuelo, 3 !, (Kahulul April
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-04-05

The Board Of Registration sit in the
old LeaisLatiue Han.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-04-05

THURSDAY, April 8.
Am sch Emma Claudina, Nelson,
from San Francisco.
Am sch Robert Levers, Goodman,
from San Francisco.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-04-05

Hours for Registration are from 10
a. M. to 2 p. m. ddiig. ercept Sunday.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-04-05
Registration ,eiH close april slst.

The cuisine of the Hawaiian Hotel,
under Mr.. Friemann's management, is
the best it has ever been.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-04-05

Tommy Kruse's new blood-red and
peacock-blue parrot is one of the sights
of the Arlington. Tommy bought it off
the Arawa.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-04-05

People generally think that the Ka-
mehameha schools have plenty of funds,
but the boys have not, and the concert
next Saturday is for their benefit.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-04-05
DEPARTURES.


THURSDAY, April 8.
Stmr Kaala, Thompson, for Kahuku.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-04-05

The class organized at the Drill Shed will
meet at the Arion Hall at O'Clock next
Saturday Afternoon, April It'll. On Tues
day Evening, April 10th. at o'clock, class
will be formed for men and boys On Thurs
day Afternoon, April 18th, at 3 o'clock, a
special class will he formed for Hawaians
The charges for all day pupils will be %
cents a lesson. On the above days Mr. Lyons
can be seen at the Hall from 9 am. to ~ m.
3l3-4t.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-04-05
NEWS IN A NUTSHELL.

Be sure to..register.
Mrs. Cans is giving stereopticon ex-
hibitions at Hilo.
Kapiolani park trees along the Wal.
kiki road are being thoroughly
trimmed.
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Do You Use
Any Of the
Following
Articles =?

If you DO, call on us
and examining samc.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-04-05

See that your name is on the Register.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-04-05

POSTAL SAVINGS hank MEMO.
Notices this date of
Withdrawals IN ltur-
ing in april,
May and June, ~
1S9i--------.--.--..-. SiO,I2l w
Cash on hand, -----. 42,6a6 "
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1894-09-20

SCORE BY INNINNs.

] y
Ellsworth, . D )
Home run Emery. Three base NIT. (
Brown, two base hlts, Emery, oushman'
r. Brown Z Base on balls by Moore :, by
Osgood 3, by Newenham 4. FIRST b se
on errors, Cherryheld 8, Ellsworth 8,
Struck out by Newen ham 9, by Osgood'
.. Time three hours.
TRoTTING PROGRAMME.
The trotting on both "Wednesday and
Thursday afforded excellent sport, but
particularly on Thursday. summary
Of the races may be found elsew here.
The feature of Wednesdays programme
was the 2: "A race, which was won byJ. p.
B. Wheelden's Elgin. -Four heats were
trotted, the best time being 2:28. \
story OF Wednesdsy's races by heats fol-
ro,,.s.
io"s %. n,.D.p 500
r., haa, IT,, haa 49,. 49, can,
o..o,. -, . ,ood s+or+ = r ,,ro1,aII,.
drer ouoyord led hv eya Isngths az Tho
hale Erain strnna j., the loo, n,or.
+arard ,noda eabt for tbs haot IN tho
st.a,oh hr, 80 inc, 49, -.
- Wv ~ 0"' Dion '1'' ing
the wire, ana T. l. l.. won by length.
second neat. !. l. sci the pace again
until the three-quarter pole was reached,
where Elgin caught him, and the two
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1894-09-20

The third annual ta-r Of the Hancock
county fair association has passed into
history, ana as the most successful
yet held.
Last week The AMERICAN reported he
proceedings on the frst day. and de-
scription OF the hall and grounds a. seen
by the casual visitor Il remains this
week to report the happenings on the
second and third days. and to give details
which were overlooked or could not be
given last week
The attendance on Wednesday was
large, being estimated At from 1000 10
5000 Thursdays attendance was also
large. but not up to that Of the second
day. which, as usual, was the best day.
In the morning OF each day there was a
ball game. Tuesdays and Wednesdays
games were reported last week. The re-
port Of Thursdays game appears this
week. The Ellsworths, as usual, lost
gracefully to the visitors.
The public marriage ceremony vas the
feature Of the second day, and good
racing programme Characterized both
days. Thursday racing was particularly
exciting. Ore race Hent over 10 the mex:
morning
The babv -ho5e On the third day Ma,
the drawing care and the hail Ms NOT
large enough to accor. n4ata= camfarta-
bly, the crowds Who wished 70 st the
babe
y The Hal
he hzs, tazHg mat impressed VISITOR
to II Hail Has The "arA necessary 10
elasstfE FropsriF n VARIOUS e1a-h1t~'
and arraH@' 1aesf IA the 6est advantage
for display. Ii vas evident that great
deal q work had TO be done, involving
both physical and mental LABOR ana the
question nAt sira-=s suggested ttsei VINO
did al this work.
Every" here Vas heard the name OF
''Dr. Philips, and the reporter searched
him cut a. the man Who could probably
give the information wanted. lie WAS
found over III a corner OF the bali sur
rounded by pumpkins, squashes and
vegetables OF all kinds, and answering
the questions OF about dozen excited
exhibitors at The same time.
Dr. &. 4. phillips modestIy admitted
that he vas superintendent Of exhibits al
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1894-09-20

In these times Of business depression and failures money
talks all purchases We condition to take ADVANTAGE
OF conditions we find them and money ready when we
make our purchases buy cheaper consequently can sell
cheaper as we have the money do with Most COM
petors buy long and sell on basis of profits they
bought the goods for Some who buy long credits can only
get goods which comparatively worthless trash We
have the choice of the draw YOUR inference
which place it is to your advantage paronize
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1894-09-20

We have met with better success in this depart
ment than in anything we have ever undertaken
As fall approaches you will undoubtedly want
renewal of some furnishings in your house and
our store is headquarters for that line of goods.
Carpetngs are cheaper than ever; in fact, the
prices are from IS to 40 per cent. cheaper than
last year. We offering them cheaper than
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1894-09-20

from four months to four years. For the
most part tney efued to comprehend
that. dressed in their best "bIhs and
fuckers. they were expected to behave
their prettiest. The little rehenins that
manifested itself created no disturbance.
but rather lent E bit ot spice to the pic
turesque scene.
They We're. A. wnole, a handsome sci.
and i was plain that their mammas and
papa were ee-l i.-o..d u thou and th-y
had reason 70 ne. They all deserved a
prize. and the judges report that they felt
Ike taking TO the woods when il became
Their embarrassing duty - make de
eision. Scale were handy 10 determine
The weights, and skilled physicians were
ready L. determine points n physical
development; bat-Wh.eh baby i the
handsosae~:5 Every mother expected the
prize-and she had a rlgh hi to.
For more than Al near the row q iusjy
Hancock county Youngsters was sub
jeciea L. The aumIing gaze Of the
spectators, AID they stood the ordeal
wonderfully Wei. Finally the weighing
y IA AZ
"a :. "a
~ -
tGrtt.t Ts-far ri....-.. ...........3 -. { no.
e,eo : Tsy.grs +. -. ..-.......9 yre, mo.
>.','eis MSTt1iar5 " Tr,.nt',,........v r-
Ro-ie snow kelley. E,.-=....... 49,. r.
Rsl rsrE TsTit ais1s
Hannah : Malone, Ki.----..-.----==iyT. =. no.
~, SI-lTfs,s1 IIsri..cl ir " 80.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1894-09-20

This stock comprises Brussels Tapestries Supers
Cotton Chains Ocloh Smyrna Japanese Rugs Mattngs &C.
Carpet Sweepers, Innings, and carpet sundries.
Our Drapey department Cheneile Lace or Scms is the
largest Of Boston.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1894-09-20
AT THE FAIR.

LARGE ATTENDANCE OK WE'D
NFSntv VI. -TFT-PSDA ~.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1894-09-20
Silks
and
NelVets.
goods, we have

every style grade quality and color suitable for
ming in either Silk Satin Velvet Our prices right
low they can be bought
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1894-09-20

One OF the leading wholesale merchants OF Bos-
ton visited while ago and remarked at the re-
markably large assortment of our SILK Department
and pronounced it one OF the best he ever saw.
We have always done large business in them,
and our aim is to continue to do So. We have
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1894-09-20
Dress trimmings
and Innings.

Anyone who buys dress of will have trouble find the
mngs, which important
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1894-09-20

THE PUBLIC MARRIAGE AND BABY
sHoW-EXC TING HORSE TRoTs
on THURSDAY.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1894-09-20

y store which carries as large an as
sortment Of dress goods as we do, must
have a complete assortment of dress
trimmings and Innings to go with them
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1894-09-20
Ladies
Misses
and
Clildrens
loaks.

Our stock IN III, dcpaftmcnt isf.ueWed {
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1894-09-20

One of the most interesting features of
Thursdays fair was the gathering in the
hall at p. m. Of the abies. They We're
arranged on raised platform running
lengthwise Of the hall, and were sepa-
rated from the crowd by rope.
The group made unique and pretty
picture. The little tots ranged in age
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-22
AZ 1CTORS HdRD LUCK.

lie FAINTs IN FRONT or A HOTEL, BECAUSE "
WANT OF FOOD AND FROM EXPOSURE.
Revelle Germaine thrty-fve years DID, an au-
thor and actor was standing in front OF the Stur-
tevant House last night. about 10 o'clock. talking
TO n group of actors. when he suddenly teii ior-
ward on his face the sidewalk When MS
friends picked him up they found his face covered
with blood and badly bruised An ambulance was
summoned from the New-York Hospital and after
a hasty examination the surgeon declared that the
man WAS suffering from hemorrhage OF the lungs.
and took him to the hospital
From what a reporter learned from some rriends
of the actor later he suffering fVr want OF
food and from exposure According TO the story the
friends tod Germaine who was we'll known In
Juvenile parts and made speciality OF rewriting
plays is the husband OF Maude Granger, the we'll
known star The story goes that they separated six
years ago. and Germane has done nothing curing
the last veal
Saturday last he was turned out OF MS boardihe-
house and Yesterday morning at O'CLOCK went 10
the house OF a friend. another actor, ana toia MN
that he had no home, that he had waikeo Sne
streets all night and was weak ana tred. Inc
time told him to use his room whenever he wanted:
and the men separated after agreeing 10 meet ut
the Sturtevant House at 10 o'clock last night, Inc
friend was a little late and when he arrived was
told what had happened
It is believed by Germaines friends that ne nad
spoke OF his condition to them. evidently because
OF his proud spirit. Miss Granger closed an On.
gaRemert in Kansas City two weeks ago. II 70 uoe
known where she Is Just at present.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-22

is reported to be in the same condition as after
the railway accident near Borki in lhSS. IN
which she and the Car narrowly escaped
death
Copenhagen. oct 21.-A dispatch dated at
Livadia at o'clock this evening. says that no
change in the Cars condition. beyond slight
improvement in his appetite, has been noticed
to-day.
Paris. Oct 21.-The Paris Press Club have
telegraphed to the CZarina in Livadia express
sions of their sympathy and heartfelt wishes
for her recovery.
In an interview last evening Jules Simon said:
Emperor William Will do his utmost. in the
event Of the Cars death. TO win over Russia ana
de;ach her friendship from France. but the task
will be difficult. for the Franco-Russ!an alliance
rests upon the hearts Of the people rather than
on the heads Of state"
NM. tlourens and Ribot expressed the opinion
that the Cars death would not affect the group
ing of the Powers.
Vienna, oct 2l.-Severai OF the Vienna dailies
publish what are virtually obituary notices or
the Gar. The wiener Allgemeine Xeitung
says: The Car never knew plying tear until
he shed II for himself Nobody in Russia VIII weep
for him" The "Pesther Lloyd the most intlu-
ent!al Of Hungarian dailies. says: THE present
Car threw all traditions overheard. A sigh OF
relief will proceed from the Russian peop.e when
ne is gone. and his evil spirit the Procurator OF
the Holy Synod. will vanish into oblivion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-22
TIGER RITILEES AND "NIDE UINDEKA."
\ VERY LARGE AND \ VERY SMALL SERPENT
tNIFDENIA

4 VERY LARGE AND \ VERY SMALL SERPENT
or CALIFORNIA
san Diego cali oct l5.-John Smiley. Jarul
rancher recently killed a rattlesnake which meas
ur.d eleven feet anl three inches in length. hav-
Ing twenty-seycn rlttes at the end OF its tail Mr..
Smiley believes that this IS the largest rattler on
record The reptile made gallant fight for lfe.
After noticing It's ,;r'lt length. Mr. Smiley feared
{, fight it at close quarters. He sent his boy for
rife and killed the snake at long range This snake
l. OF exceptional interest. because II Is true
TIGER rnttler or Crltaus tgrs. "a naturaists call
IT, The Tiger ratt.er' Is an exceedingly rare rat
t.csnake and very Few corrections OF snakes con-
tain one Of these reptiles. In agility and Vicious
ness IL ouiclasses the ordinary rAtter OF the pains.
although II Is not considered more venomous than
its plains brother. Upon cutting open the snake
Mr. Smiley found In It's stomach kangaroo rat
ami a pocket mouse. This indicates that ths Tiger
rtttlrr H. 4 repiile OF nocturnal habits The name
Tiger rat.,er' comes from the tiger-ike markings
of the snakes skin.
Nr smiley has among his collection of California
curios!tlcs 4 horned rattcsnake. Ii Is commonly
known as the side wndcr" because OF rs peculiar
sr nnt sprngs the entire body sidewise MIR. A.
r Masman OF the United states Coast ant Geo
detc survey. who has been on the desert Tor
nearly two anI half years AS United states COM
missioner in the work OF re-estaDh5hns tne Mex
side windcr enter iti hole Instead Of going ~, IN
head foremost the snake forces tne M mlddr o' ,ts
GH' fHe hole side by side. Mr Masman had frequent
pupDftuntV witness TINS singular dttIo1 ana as
one Of the Oldest ami most accomplished members
of the Coast Survey his veracty is not to be
doubted -, - ,,,
over the eyes OF the side winder' are horn-like
protuberanccs which give II the name Of horned
r1tt,esnakc II Is usually about eighteen Inches
long The rattles and fangs are like those OF the
large RATHER. and the poison fully as deadly.
ono of Mr. Masmln's men narrowly escaped n
bite from one of these little ratters. He was lying
be,d on hi, hand while eating luncheon He felt
beneath his leg what he thought was small stick
nnsri stick moved Looking down. the man was
horrnei to nnd thai he was lying ON a horned
rnttlesnake but his leg near the reptiles
head that il was pinned down too closely to per-
uit II 10 turn and strike. The man gave a tre-
mendous spring and escaped being bitten. while the
snake scurrled away into the underbrush