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Arizona republican., 1898-12-19
HE LIVES IN A TREE TOP.
Three Stories High and Built Forty
 Feet From the Ground.

Among the impenetrabIe tropical jungles of eastern Nicaragua there lives a man with two Chinese servants in tall ebo tree. His name is Sam uel Wilderson, and he halls from Loui- siana, where he had left a wife and family behind him before coming to this uninhabited strip of country to re- build his fortunes. The house or tree fortress is elevated forty feet above the ground, and is impTegnable to the at tacks of wild beasts and most poison ous reptiles.
 The house is situated on a bank over looking the Rama river about one hun dred yards back in the woods. From the rivers edge to .he i-op of the bank, a distance of about fifty feet. round wooden blocks imbedded in the bank form a rude stairway up the bluff, which is composed principally of black deep muck and has been formed by the action of the river cutting out a path through the soft yielding soil. The house itself is three stories in height, and the ebo tree runs up through its center to the roof. The structure it. self is solidly built Of whipsawed lum- Der and is painted white. It is report ed to have cost the owner $3, 300 cash. in addition to months of hard personal labor. The lower story is used as kitchen, the middle story as a living room and the upper as bath room. To supply the bath tub rain is caught from the roof in barrels located inside of the house, and the tropical rains are so heavy and so frequent that there is sel- dom a short supply in the barrels. To reach the house you travel up in hoisting cage, which is rather an inge- nicus arrangement. A rope is attach ed to the cage and passes over a pulley in the kitchen to which is suspended heavy weight at the other end. When the owner enters the cage his weight about counterbalances that of the iron and by a hand-to-hand pull the cage giides up and the weight goes down. To descend, the operation is reversed. Rumor has it that the rooms are fur nished in an exceedingly simple style, that there are few articles of luxury and no carpets. A plain pine table in ,he sitting room and several chairs and cots complete the equipment. Down in the kitchen the cooking utensils show signs of antiquity. 4'
 Wilderson built this house on the theory that levers would not assail him so far above the earth. The particular trunk which supports the house is four feet in diameter and is aided in sus- taining the weight of the house by four slender supporting columns placed g. the corners of the structure.-Phila- delphia Times.
The herald., 1898-07-16
Redlauds Record

REDLANDS, July 15.-James Milton Nc
Kenzie, aged 10, died at his home yesterday
afternoon and was buried in the Hillside
cemetery today.
Twenty-Five of the members Of the For
ester lodge of San Bernardino paid Red
lands court 1924 fraternal visit last even
ing.
The following persons formed Jolly
tally-ho party. that went to Harlem
springs last evening: Mr.. and Mrs. John
r. Bailey, Mr.. and Mrs. P. W. Cheney,
Mr. and Mrs. Milton Taylor, Mr.. and Mrs.
S. H. Warren, Mr.. and Mrs. A. N. Terry,
Misses Kate Bentley and Ora Cherry. Mrs.
Stephens and John Cherry. The principal
amusements of the evening were bathing
and dancing.
j. A. Films is stopping in Los Angeles.
U, L. Dixie left for Los Angeles this after
noon, on few days visit.
u Mrs. l., G. Haight returned from few
DAVIS visit to Riverside last evening.
], B, Glover went to Los Angeles today
on business.
Mrs. w. Q. Black took her departure to-
day for Grand Ridge, ILL.,
]. H. Fisher went to Coronado this morn
ing on few days visit to his family,
who are stopping there for the summer.
j. s. France has just returned from a
visit to the Omaha exhibition. He was ac-
companied by A. J. Cody, nephew Of
Buffalo Bill"
L. w. Clark, In company with his fam
lily, left this morning for Long Beach.
DR.. VIM. r. Heacock and wife have re-
turned from San Francisco.
The herald., 1898-07-16
Eagle Mining District

RIVERSIDE, July 15.-Peter Lihnhart,
one of the well-known mine owners of this
county, whose headquarters are in the
Eagle mining district, was in the city to-
day. He states thatprospecting and work
on the mines continue, notwithstanding
the hot weather on the desert. Mr.. Linn
hart has just returned from the mining
section in the Coahuilla mountains, east OF
San Jacinto, where he is also interested
and he reports business in the prospecting
line brisk there also. He reports very
rich strike as having been made in the
Helmet Belle mine. owned by Witherspoon
Gruwell & Co. Of this city. This is the
same mine which the men. Jackson and
Clay, were trying to buy some months ago,
and because of which deal Jackson was ar
rested and made to stand trial for obtaining
money by false promises. Mr.. Lihnhart
goes to the Cottonwood district, where he
expects to secure mill, owned by A. G.
Tingman and others, which he will remove
T. his nina 10 the Eagle district.
The herald., 1898-07-16
Norwalk Notes

NORWALK. July 1.-THE news Of the
surrender of Santiago occasioned an i'm
promptu celebration here last night A
drum corps paraded the town for several
hours, anvils and guns were fired, bells rung
and as much noise was made as possible.
Work upon the new school house Is under
way. The two halves OF the old school,
which stood a mile out of town, have been
moved, one part to be added to the school
at Carmenita and the other to form part OF
the three-room building to be erected IN
the village. The teachers have been chosen
for the coming year, with Frank Tanning as
principal. Roy Porter. who has been prin-
cipal for several years, takes charge of the
Little Lake school,
Mr., and Mrs. Dan Hawkins left Tuesday
for two weeks outing at Catalina-Dans
first vacation in three years.
The hot weather has made many sigh for
the beaches and mountains, and quite few
are off for outings.
Miss v. A. Crittenden is spending week
visiting friends in Santa Monica.
The herald., 1898-07-16
Santa Monica Gossip

SANTA MONICA, July 15.-The men,
bers Of Company b will give bail next
Monday night at the North Beach pavilion,
when they will appear in their new uni
forms. The proceeds Of the entertainment
will be used for the benefit OF the company.
The committee on arrangements consists
of George Williams, George Hart, Walter
Donnelly, George Miles and D. ]. Merrick.
George Jenkins. sojourner at the home,
paid Judge Wells a fine of IS today for a
too liberal indulgence in the liquid that in
ebriates.
der the auspices of the Rebekahs, during
the latter part of August, with cast COM
posed of loca! talent.
Clarence H. Lee. city clerk Of Pomona,
visited this city today for the purpose of in
speeding the new sewer system now nearing
completion. Pomona is planning the con-
struction OF sewer system and Mr.. Lee
will visit all severed towns in Southern
California for new ideas.
Messrs. Carrillo and Perry have nearly
completed the building of eleven fourteen
foot and sixteen-foot skiffs. to be used at
the new Southside wharf.
r. r. Goode and family came down from
Los Angeles today to remain for some time.
They are located at the Pernhoff cottage.
Mrs. E. r. Vermille and son left today for
two months trip through the northern
part Of the state.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shelley and Robbins Shelley
will come down from Riverside tomorrow
to spend the summer at the Casino.
w. I. Hollingsworth and J. H. Anderson
OF Los Angeles, J. w. Hall and family OF
San Bernardino and Sam Johnston of AL.
buquerque, N. M, are today's arrivals at
the Clarendon.
Miss Darby of Los Angeles is guest al
the Dunn cottage.
The herald., 1898-07-16
Fernando Fragments

FERNANDO, July 15-Miss Hendricks
and Mrs. J. F. Dixon left Wednesday for
Traverse City, Michigan.
Miss Ida Smith and Miss Catherine Hub
bard spent Thursday in Los Angeles.
C. N. Reynolds and family passed through
Fernando Wednesday bound for San Fran
cisco. where they will make a twd weeks
visit.
C, w. Judy of Los Angeles is visiting his
sister at Pacoima.
Henry Grim of Burbank was in Fernando
Wednesday,
Walter Judy is visiting Mrs. r. II. Hille
at Pacoima this week. He reports fair crops
In the north central part of the state.
The funeral of Maclay Moffit Prince, the
infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Prince,
took place Sunday. Dr. Maclay conducted
geles was present.
Mrs. Bowles and sister are visiting Mr.. A.
C. Bowles at his hillside farm.
George Barber is boring we'll for Mr.. r.
P. Waite. Surface water was struck at
twenty feet. Mr.. Waite entertains hops of
an artesian flow.
George Steel has been elected president
and Miss Hall secretary Of the Fernando
Valley Improvement association.
w. H. Worthington of Los Angeles came
here Thursday to join party OF deer
hunters.
d. B. DIN, Sam Olin and Alfred Hansen
left here Wednesday on a hunting trip.
Mrs, T. j. Walker and Mrs. M. E. Girls
void have gone to Los Angeles to stay q
few months.
Mrs. S. c. Scarnel and Miss Scarnell have
moved 70 Los Angeles.
Mrs. P. Niblock was in Los Angeles on
Thursday.
A. H. Mofftt and r. Holmes Maclay are
out hunting deer
The herald., 1898-07-16

Los Angeles; Mrs.. Polk. New York; Mr.. and
Mrs. J. H. Adams and son, Mr.. and Mrs. n,
s. Shipley and son. William Hatnil. of Pasae
dena; A. C. Paddock, of Rialto, and DR.. b
+. Allan, of Redlands.
J. w. McMeans and wife of Maquota. Ia.
are here visiting Colonel G. W. Sweesy and
family. Mr.. McMeans and the colonel were
school boys together, chums in the army
during the civil war. and neighbors until
the latter moved to California.
The herald., 1898-07-16

Latest styles wall paper at A. A. Eek
strom's. 324 South Spring street.
The herald., 1898-07-16

visit here with the families Of J. A. and p.
H. Turner.
w, B, Henry and family and their guests,
Misses Freeman and Warden, went to
Long Beach yesterday to spend the sum-
mer.
inc new residence Of E. L. Newell on
East Sixth street 10 nearing completion.
The Emmanuel Baptist church editice Is
also nearly finished.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. d. Halliday left on
Wednesday evening for San Francisco, to
attend their son, Guy, who is lying at the
point of death with spinal meningitis at
Camp Richmond.
The herald., 1898-07-16
1RREpREss1B1E THERMOMETER
Extreme Measures Resorted to in San
Beruardiuo

SAN BERNARDINO, July 15-Yesterday
the mercury went all the way from los in
q particularly cool spot to 120 degrees, and
even higher in the sun. 1t was an e,Gel-
lent day on which to read about the burning
of the freight cars on the track from sun
heat, or cooking eggs at midnight from the
heat of the rails. Baked apples and baked
pears could be picked right from the tree,
ready for the table; roasting ears of corn.
hot and done to turn. were snatched from
the stalk in the gardens; the gun store pro-
prietor was notified by the police to pack
his powder on ice to prevent an explosion.
There was breeze. but it scorched and
shriveed the face like hot-air blast fur
mace. One lady had the powder on her face
explode, burning her seriously The weather
bureau predicted warmer" for today, but
as usual statements from that source are to
be "coppered." It is five degrees cooler in
stead of warmer. The barometer went
down to 1921 yesterday, and is still very low.
This is "venison" day, and several parties
have gone to the mountains after deer. One
party started at a. m, intending to return
next Tuesday 1t was composed Of City
Marshal w. B. Reeves, City Clerk Legare
Allen, City Trustee Monroe Stewart, City
L.
Starke of the st. Charles and Melvin Lyle.
Mrs. Ivory Eblin Moore, who was granted
a divorce from her husband, John H. Moore,
together with the care OF the three minor
children, has applied for appointment Of
guardian for them. that they may receive
the money left them by their father.
Mrs. Louisa vaders asks for appointment
as guardian to her daughter, minor. Hat
tie NJ Herman, aged 10, that the latter may
secure bequest of $500 left her by grand
mother In Pennsylvania.
C. w. Her and wife and J. F. Wood and
family arrived from Santa Ana yesterday
on their way to the mountains.
At Bear Valley
The little child of Mr.. and Mrs. W. B. Mil
lett of Ingleside, Los Angeles county, died at
Bear Valley Tuesday night, and was buried
under the pines. The casket made by the
local carpenter was trimmed with ferns and
wild flowers. In the absence of clergy
man, after the singing of Nearer My God,
to Thee" T. c. Nichols read from the Scrip
lures, followed by prayer by Mrs. Shiplsy;
SOLO. go, Bury Thy Sorrow" by c. E..
Percy: remarks by DR.. Babbitt, closing with
the hymn, when He Cometh to Gather up
His Jewels" The pail bearers were James
| A. Adams of Pasadena, Clarence Ingram Of
San Bernardino, A. c. Paddock of Los An
geles, and william Hamill of Pasadena. AS
| they reached the grave, Rev. c. 8. Newhall,
who had just arrived. conducted the SER
vices.
Among the guests at Bear Valley are F. A.
Pattee and wife, Mrs. M. A. Davis, Banning;
Messrs. C. T.. Maud. r. M. Schwartz, Flow
ers and Machie, of Riverside; q. p. Brown,
wife and family, OF Denver: J. G. Nichols
ana two sons. Of New York; Mrs. Kate E.
Hutchinson, Dr., Mrs. and Mics Babhitt,
Miss Mabel Mallory and Frank echoed. Of
The herald., 1898-07-16
JOINT INSTALLATION
Santa Ana's Rebekahs and Odd Fell
lows-Tustin Teachers

SANTA ANA, July ia joint installa-
ton of the Rebekahs and Odd Fellows
lodges was held last night, when number
of visitors were present, including the dis
trict deputy grand master. After the ex-
ercises sumptuous banquet was served.
Following are the officers of the Rebekah
ledge who were installed: Noble grand,
Mrs. D. G. McClay; vice grand, Mrs. ]. W.
Mitchell; past noble grand, Mrs. Hattie
Curtis; warder, Mrs. w. H. Anderson;
conductress, Mrs. G. L. Wright, secretary,
Mrs. Belle JRQsersa treasurer, Mrs. J. r.
McMurdo; inside guard, Mrs Hattie Cam
eron; outside guard, d. g. McClay; r. 8.
N. G., Mrs. Fannie Cooper; l.. 8. N. G.,
Mrs. Geo. lumber r. S. V. G., Miss Min
ME Smith; L. s. V. G., Mrs. Jennie Nc
Coombs; chaplain, Mrs Belle Buck; banner
bearers, Mrs. Henry Leck, Mrs. Don Whit
son, Mrs. G. A. Riley, Mrs. J. A. Oderlin;
L. s. supporter, Mrs. Anna Elliot.
. The newly installed officers of the Odd
Follows lodge were Noble grand, Geo. e.
Peters; vice grand, W. H. Anderson; past
grand, Geo. s. Wilson; warden, Geo. P.
lumber; conductor, julius Reinhaus; I. G.,
]. Greenan; o. G., D. G. McClay; financial
secretary, r. J. Elliot; treasurer, Geo.
Robinson; recording secretary, w. B. Ted
ford r. s. N. G., Geo. Riley; L. S. N. c.,
B. Uttley; r. s. v. G., J. S. Fox; L. S. V. G.,
I. Clark; r. s. s., w. J. Scammon L. S. s.,
Willis Faust, jr.
The trial of Gray G. Southern is progress
ing slowly in the superior court, the time
today being occupied with hearing wit
nesses for the prosecution.
Mrs. A. l.. Greenleaf has returned from
San Francisco, where she went to attend
her son, Lieut.. Greenleaf, during his ILL
ness.
Frank r. Hickey. son of James Hickey.
formerly of this city, died in Los Angeles
Friday. June 18th, aged 10 years. The re-
burial Sunday at 10 a. m.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Bowers and son are
at Catalina island.
The Tustin school trustees have appoint
ed the following teachers to serve in their
schools the ensuing year: Principal. ]. j.
Zeilan; assistant principal, Miss Sue Ma
thes: Misses Harriet F. Buss, Francis He'll,
Lydia Chase and Mrs. Florence Mechanics
M. J. Bundy has been elected an honorary
member of the Orange county chamber of
commerce in view of his past efficient serv-
ices as president Of the old board of trade
Marriage licenses were issued today to
Harry L. Cheesebroughs aged q years, and
Lille Cunningham. aged 10 years. both res
idents of Los Angeles; Charles W. Almes,
aged 80. and Amanda Durham, aged 40.
both residents Of Placentia.
Mrs. a. J. Turner OF Moberly. Mo-, and
MT. Mary Hachette Of Ell Reno. Oklaho-
ua. nave returned % their homes after 4
The herald., 1898-07-16
Celebrated Santiago

ONTARIO, July 15.--Mr. Strahl returned
home yesterday from Los Angeles. Mrs.
strahl is progressing satisfactorily after her
operation.
Mrs Meyer from Lamore, CAL, arrived
TODAY for a short visit with her son. M. D.
Meyer.
When the nevis Of the surrender Of San
tiago arrived a 12-year-old boy, Hart
Knobles. became so enthusiastic as to col
lect the sum of 1885 which he spent for
powder: the anvil was brought out from
VIM. Harris blacksmith shop and thirty
two rounds fired, one for each thousand OF
spanish troops that surrendered. A cannon
was also brought into play and everybody
was jubilant.
Rev. DR.. Banks, who has twice been pas
tor of the North Ontario church, died
Wednesday at Santa Cruz of heart disease.
Miss Ida Vinacke died Of apoplexy yes
terday.
The new we'll on Twentieth street is YIELD
ing about forty inches Of water.
Populists, Democrats and Silver Repub.
licans here are all we'll pleased with the
nomination of the Hon. James G. Mcguire
for governor. Local politicians here are
surprised at the nomination of z. B. Stuart
Of San Bernardino for justice of the SUI
preme court by the middle-of-the-road Pop
ulists. as all supposed that he favored q
coalition Of all the reform forces.
The herald., 1898-07-16
Nothing in the Report

WASHINGTON. July 15.-It is authors
tatively stated by Secretary Day that there
is, no truth in the published report that
peace negotiations have been opened at
washington, led by Sir Julian Pauncefote,
assisted by the Russian Ambassador. the
Japanese Minister and other foreign diplo-
mats,
The herald., 1898-07-16

Optical work; accurate htting. J, W
Fuller. rs North Main street.
The herald., 1898-07-16

A partial showing OF the Democratic
strength in Randsburg and johannesburg
was made here a few days ago when a pri-
mary election was held to send delegates
to the Democratic county convention at
Bakersfield. Between the two towns (Which
in fact should be classed as one) 215 votes
were cast, and this only included those
Democrats who live in town and those
working in the mines surrounding It. It
may be safely estimated that this vote will
be augmented fifty per cent when election
day rolls around. The feeling for guberna-
torial choice strongly favors Mcguire. There
is an almost unanimous desire for fusion Of
the silver forces.
The Republican primaries will be held in
a few days, when an estimate can be made
as to the strength Of that party In camp.
At present 1t is said that enough material
cannot be found to supply the number re-
quired on the, election board and the pri-
mary ticket.
The herald., 1898-07-16
RANDSBURG RfJOICfS
OCULAR DENOMINATION OF
WEALTH or WATER
Reservoir and Pipe Line Completed.
Insurance Now Possible-The
Rand Gold Output

RANDSBURG. July N.-Yesterday was
red letter day in the history of Randsburg.
After many unavoidable delays the Squaw
Spring Water company's reservoir and pipe
line have been completed and yesterday
the connection with Randsburg was made.
For time there was water galore. 1t was
thought to be a good opportunity to drill
the fire ladies and the fire bell was rung.
In remarkably short space Of time the
fire company turned out and had two lines
of hose attached to the fire hydrants. The
water came with such force that It was
found two men could not manage the hose.
There have been many doubling Thomases
who have insisted that sufficient pressure
could not be obtained to bring the water
over the King Solomon divide and even II
that was accomplished 1t would be- impos-
sible to secure enough pressure to make the
water of any use for fire purposes Yester-
days exhibition must silence them forever.
To say that Randsburg people are pleased
but mildly expresses It. Now that there is
ample water for fire purposes, insurance
can be obtained and the citizens will not
risk their all when they build a home or go
into business here. For some time the need
OF more hose has been felt but the money
could not be raised to purchase 1t. In a
few minutes after the fire drill yesterday
the necessary money was subscribed. After
the drill was over the men commenced
fighting each other with streams Of water
and soon there was not dry thread to be
found on the assembled crowd. Solid citi-
zens forgot their years and for awhile were
boys again, having all the enjoyment they
used to have when the first snow Of the
season fell
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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-08-16
Woman XIII. = msn.

Hcusion, Tex, Aug. h.-There was a
tragedy enacted Sunday afternoon IN
the rear o. the premises At 1909 Texas
avenue In which colored woman killed
\ onlored nan with a pocket knife.
No one saw the fight and nothing i
known about IL except the woman's
statement The mans jugnlar vein was
severed aud he did not live long enough
20 make any statement about the affair.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-08-16

Hong Kong. August is--News Of the
cessation o, hostilities between the
United States and Spain was received
here Saturday. The British steamer
Australia, bound for Sydney, N. s. W,
was chartered 20 carry the news 20 Ma.
mia 40 other vessel was available for
the purpose owing 70 the prevalence of
typhOrns.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-08-16

Tyler, Tex, Aug. 1.-Two negroes
engaged in a fight IN a cabin on Border
street here and Joe johnson had his
throat cut and died In a few minutes.
His assailant. Henry Reid, was shot
thrce times with revolver and can not
possibly live.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-08-16
Gn.raInr Ar.In., r,IIe- T,r,r.

Jackson, Miss, Aug. iS.-The state
hoard Of bealth has sent out corps Of in.
spectors for trains, guards for landing
points, 10 protect the state against the
possible spread Of yellow fever from
Fnnknn, Ia. No person can enter
Mississippi from Louisiana without
health certificates
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-08-16
oid.a Woman IN Nebraska Dead.

Linooln, Neb., Aug. i5.-Mrs Dehlia
Crowen, the Oldest woman in Nebraska,
is dead a. her home near Table Rock.
She was small girl when Washington
was president and insisted that she was
born IN i77s. Neighbors who have
known her for 10 years believe she was
aboufil0 years old Her feurth hus-
band died Of old age quarter Of cen.
tury ago.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-08-16

Dallas, Tex, Aug i5.-Gcarge Wash
ingtcn, a young negro OF %, was shot
aud fatally wounded at boarding house
for colorcd people ON Elm street Mat
Henry, a hoothlpck, and know In Afro
American circles as "Peglog," was ar.
rested hy officers and locked up.