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Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-26
SKUNK TNVADES
SEASIDE STORE
MEPHlTlCA MAKES MERRY AT
LONG BEACH
Clerk In Cigar, stand Sets Trap for
Rodents and His Sense Of
Smell Tells Of
Success
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, Aug. 25.-1f sher-
lock Holmes had arrived at this de-
llghtful seaside resort today and found
himself anywhere in the vicinity OF
West Ocean avenue his peculiar gift
of deduction would have told him that
healthy and full grown member OF
the genus merhltis mephitica had been
in that vicinity. He would also have
been able 10 have deducted that the
animal hud beef thrown into an Ill
humor about something.
There is no doubt that the renowned
detective would have instantly recoS-
nized these ft.Cts. Even one Of Long
Deach's most recently acquired police
iuen made this discovery anG deduc-
tioa whom he approached the c'sar
stand of Hennesy & Lucas on West
Ocean avenue yesterday afternoon. The
officer gave vent to an inelegant but ex-
pressive statement: "Gewhlllikerl
they's been a skunk around here"
The statement was correct.
The salesman who presides over the
soda water fountain at this popular
cigar stand has been much annoyed by
rats. The rhodents are big and strong
and have carried off things of value.
Hence the heavy trap set beneath the
fountain where the applechecked tour
ist maids are wont to get their nut
sundaes and other good things.
Something Told the Clerk
When the clerk reached the store this
morning something told him he had
been successful with his trap.
He could almost guess what the trap
contained.
With the aid of a long pole and much
perseverance the wire trap was dis
lodged. An attempt was made to
chloroform the animal.
A rush was made for a gallon OF
chloroform and q barrel of deodorant.
The animal seemed to like the chlo-
roform and Tapped up that portion of
the volatile fluid which didn't evapor-
ate before it could swallow it.
Then Lilo Duckling, the village cut
up, butted in with a suggestion which
appealed to those who wanted to dfs-
pose of the captive in a gentle man
ner.
If every member of the crowd had
worn a gold medal donated by the
Bands of Mercy they Couldn't have gone
about the disposal of the pretty black
and white cat with greater gentleness.
Lets chuck lin often the end of the
pier,'' said Lilo.
"Oh, fineheymer," said the manipu-
lator of the chloroform pole 'but
who's goin' to carry him down the
pier?'
"I'll carry him down and chuck him
off for six bits" said the mad wag.
you're on!" shouted the group of
prominent merchants who stood about
200 feet to the windward of the thrill
ing scene.
A collection was quickly taken and
six bits in good money and a smooth
Canadian dime found it's way into the
funny mans pocket.
With Mephitica swung to the end of
the long pole and Lilo far in the lead,
a sad and respectful procession wended
it's way to witness the last act of the
tragedy.
"Shall I chuck dis smell cat often the
end ?" asked the humorist. =
Yes, about four miles off," shouted
the prominent men.
And 1t was done.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-26
SAYS FIRE WAS INCENDIARY
Pasadena Man Loses House by Fire
After Living in 1t Less
Than a Week
special 10 The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
PASADENA, Aug. 25.--William d.
Gibson believes that his residence at
1890 North Raymond was destroyed
last night by the despicable work Of
an incendiary.
Some time after midnight he was
awakened by an explosion at the rear
of his house. He hastily ran to the
screen porch only to find it in flames.
An alarm was sent to the fire depart
ment, but the fire had gained such
great headway by the time the depart
ment arrived that nothing effective
could be done.
Neighbors assisted in carrying out
much of the furniture, including the
gasoline stove, which, although filled
with gasoline, had not exploded.
Mr.. Gibson completed the residence
and moved into it Monday. Today he
filed proof of his loss and will collect
$500 insurance. The house cost him
$14OO. He says that he had no enemies
as far as he knows, but that there was
no other way in which the house could
have caught fire.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-26

mineral or vegetable poisons by God,
and natures simple remedy, PURE
FOOD. rest sunlight and the proper
use of air, water and electricity.
If you are afflicted and are doubter,
call on DIR. II. Russell Burner at his
Office parlors, fourth floor of the New
Temple of Health, 512 South Broadway,
or visit his Los Angeles Sanatorum,
2O33 East Fourth street, and talk to
his many Patients, Matron, Nurses,
Bath Experts and Electricians and
thoroughly inspect the institution from
basement to garret and beautiful sur
roundings, then judge for yourself. Dr.
Burner and corps of expert physicians
are doing q work in this city never be-
fore attempted anywhere in the worlds
history, for the positive proof of which
see THE LETTER IN EVIDENCE
The result of an expert investigation
in today's Examiner and Times.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-26
Making Paving Compromise

LONG BEACH, Aug. 25-C. J. T.
Taylor street superintendent, has sue
ceeded in getting the consent of prop
erty owners on Third street TO mod
ifcation of the contract with the Bar
ber Asphalt Paving company, whereby
the contractors will also pave the street
in front Of the fire headquarters. When
bids on the paving were advertised for
a section of the street. 200 feet long,
i'm front of the engine house, was left
out because the old council refused 10
pay for the same.
The new city officials are willing to
pay for this improvement, however.
Best climate at Coronado.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-26
PEEKABOO BUG
SHOCKS AVALON
DAN CUPID is MOST TERRIBLY
DISCOURAGED
Girls Forced to Abandon Swiss Cheese
Lingerie and Esehew Dip at
the Fashionable
Hour
srecia1 to The Herald

Special to The Herald.
AVALON, Aug. 24.-society at this
seaside paradise is shocked by the APP
pearance of the peekaboo bug. The
first knowledge of the invasion of the
mystic isle by the terror to summer
girls was when Miss Ethyl Perkins,
who is here with her father, a wealthy
mine owner of Tucson, failed to appear
at the beach at the fashionable hour
Thursday.
To the disappointment of the john
MES Miss Perkins later appeared in a
solid silk waist and black skirt She
said she was not going for her morn
ing swim.
Friday three more popular bellies
dropped from the ranks of the swim
mers and today the news of the peek
aboo bug was all over the magic isle.
The bug takes as shining mark the
plump pink shoulders of the APPLE
checked summer girl.
once stung, n society girl in her
bathing suit discloses a series of red
spots on her plump neck that are most
marring to her beauty
Al Spooner of Denver has declared
his intention to go home. 1t is believed
the peekaboo bug has hastened the
popular young mans departure.
MIR. Spooner came to Avalon two
weeks ago last Sunday and the follow
ing Tuesday he was seen taking an
auburn haired young miss in bathing.
AS he held her little hands and jumped
her up and down in the water, the glim-
mer of the sunlight in her hair dazzled
him. Bathers standing near heard
him begin:
"Girlie, 1 must tell you how much 1
10 but the conversation suddenly
broke off He had stepped on slippery
stone and went down, taking the maid
en- with him. When they were pulled
out her hair hung in ungraceful mops
around her face and she was-well.
mad. That evening Al read his first
from Chapter XIII.
stung Again
The oldest inhabitant cannot discov-
er where the next scene occurred. but
the third was with a pretty black eyed
miss from Oshkosh. He had met her
at the dance the night before and i'm
mediately made arrangements to go
rowing the following night. In some
| Iinexplicable manner they found them
selves at Lovers cove. Maybe it was
the mon, or perhaps it was the tinkling
rate-blush, gentle reader, blush twice
he kissed her.
The other couples obligingly put their
| fingers in their ears-the fingers of the
hand that wasn't engaged-but one old
reprobate who had staged this
summer days being past-had the te-
merity to listen. And this Is what he
hkard:
beautiful moon, Bessie"
| Charming. And the beams fall SO
gently on the ripples."
Eyes. Do you know, Bessie, I'm sc
| glad the government has exterminated
| the kissing bug. The summer it held
sway was an awful one"
Eyes, Al; but do you know they say
there's new kind, the peekaboo
bug. I'm almost afraid to wear this
waist any more"
81 don't believe in it, Girlie, dear lit
tie girl. I've brought you out here to
tell you something. I'm mighty lone
some and I'd like you to"
Stung
The peekaboo bug had found an
aperture which his arm didn't cover
Sadly they strayed back to the hotel
He leaves for Denver tomorrow, the
city where bugs do not break through
and sting.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-26
ALLOW PEAFoWLs TO ESCAPE
Feather Hunters Bring Sorrow to the
Park Keepers at Long
Beach
Special to The Herald

SpeCIdI 10 TIC fteIdIu'
LONG BEACH, Aug. 25.-Some per-
son anxious to get peacock feather
opened the door leading into the cage
in the park last. night and allowed the
two handsome peafowls kept therein
to escape. The male had been she'd
ding his feathers for two days and the
park superintendent has received scores
of requests for feathers. He was much
exercised this morning over the disap-
pearance of the two park pets.
This Afternoon the superintendent
heard a familiar sound and upon trac-
ing 1t found the hen roosting high in
one of the park trees. The male was
not near, but is expected to return to
to his mate soon.
Be happy at Hotel del Coronado.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-26
ssIdsn Case Continued
Special to The Herald.

OpNcIdI 70 IHV IIVIdIu'
LONG BEACH. Aug. 25.-Another
continuance was taken today In the
preliminary hearing Of Wallace Il. Bel
den charged with criminal assault.
Deputy District Attorney McCor-
mick, who was present to appear for
the state, found an error IN the com
plant, the date of the alleged crime
being fixed as August 10, when the am
ticipated proof is to show that II was
ON the following day. He therefore
moved a dismissal and after this waa
ordered, Belden was arrested on cor
rected complaint
The hearing was reset for August 20.
Only 81 to Coronado and back.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-26
LIeense Zee Test case
snecIal TO THE Herald

Special 10 T NC IItIdIu,
LONG BEACH, Aug. -25.-The cases
of the West Long Beach merchants
who refuse to pay business license fees
in this city were heard before Judge
Hart this morning ON a demurrer filed
by a San Pedro attorney. 1t was
claimed that the annexation of East
San Pedro TO Long Beach was illegal
and that this city consequently, had
no Jurisdiction. The recorder took the
cases under advisement.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-26
Struck BY a Car

Aime Eyrant, who recently arrived
from France, was struck by north
bound Pasadena street car yesterday
afternoon at 5 o'clock. at Commercial
and Los Angeles streets. Eyrant was
cut upon the head and hands and after
being treated by Police Surgeons Cook
and Quint went to his home at 217
Also street.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-26
BRING Prize Buck to Beach

LONG BEACH, Aug. 25.--J. II. Lucas.
Jack Parker and Gene Parker returned
today from a hunting trip fifteen miles
above Corona, bringing with them a
fine buck which weighed 1872 1-2 pounds
when dressed just after killing. II is
said to have been the largest deer seen
In the neighborhood for ten years.
Hotel del Coronado Is the best.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-26
Refined

Hal-What is your definition for the
word engagement
-Matrimonially speaking, the
engagement is the action succeeding
the skirmish and preceding the con-
fict.-Amerlcan Spectator.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-07-26
Notice for Publication

Department Of the Interior, Land
Office at Lewiston Idaho, July ~
1906. Notice Is hereby given that the
following-named settler has filed no
tice of his intention to make final
proof in support of his claim, and that
said proof will be made before w. w
Hammell L. S. commissioner at Nez-
perce, Idaho, on August 13. 1906. viz /:
Charles l.. Walker of Woodside Idaho
II. f. 1863 for the sw IA section "a
township 33 N. range 3 w. 3. NJ. He
names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation OF said land, viz
Martenie Bish, John F. Miller George
III. Conway and Louis Herbolt. all OF
Woodside. Idaho.
T. H BARTLETT.
Aug I'D Register.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-07-26
Sewer Construction.

Sealed proposals for the construc-
ton of the Down Town sewer system
will be received by the city clerk OF
Lewiston, Idaho, until four o'clock p
m. Wednesday. August 8. 1906. The
proposed system will consist of the
following approximate quantities:
$500 feet of 6-inch pipe sewers.
27,100 feet OF S-inch pipe sewers.
$3.50 feet Of 10-inch pipe sewers.
ALSO feet Of 12-inch pipe sewers.
1850 feet of 15-inch pipe sewers.
1,150 feet Of 1S-inch pipe sewers.
$50 feet OF 24-inch pipe sewers.
$500 feet Of 30-inch pipe sewers.
1920 feet of 3s-inch concrete or
brick sewers.
SO manholes and Al flush tanks.
80 cubic yards of concrete, pump
well.
200 cubic yards earth exc. pump we'll
1000 lineal feet " Inch galv. iron
water mains.
& lampholes.
Plans. proflles and specifications will
be on file and may be seen at the city
engineers office, Lewiston, Idaho. after
the Goth day Of July, 1906.
All proposals must be made on
blank forms furnished by the engineer,
and each proposal is to be accompan-
led by a certified check for the sum
of Two Thousand ($2.000.00) Dollars
payable to the city Of Lewiston, Idaho.
which sum shall be forfeited to the
city in case the bidder to whom the
award is made, shall fail to enter into
a contract for the construction OF the
system with the city within ten (10)
days after receiving notice of said
award.
The city reserves the right to re-
ject any or all bids.
Dated, Lewiston. Idaho, July 7, 1906
JOHN e. MCPHERSON,
City Clerk
G. n. MILLER. C. f.
Engineer
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-07-26
Wilheimina Resting Easy.

The Hague. July 25.-Queen Will
helmina passed a good night.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-07-26
LEGAL NOTICES.
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION

Pursuant to the authority. and by
the direction of the Republican State
Central Committee, a Republican State
Nominating Convention will convene
at the city of Pocatello, state Of Idaho,
on "wednesday, the LIST day Of August,
A. D. 1906, at IL o'clock a. m. of said
day, for the purpose Of nominating one
Justice of the Supreme Court, one
member Of Congress-. and state officers
to be voted for at the general election,
to be held on Tuesday, November 9Th,
A. d. 1906. and for the purpose of
electing q new State Central Commit
tee.
entitled to delegate representation in
said State Convention az follows:
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-07-26

The County Central Committee are
hereby requested to perfect all ar
rangements for primaries and County
Conventions for the selection of dele
gates to said State Convention.
The State Central Committee 10
hereby called to meet at Pocatello,
state Of Idaho. on Wednesday, the LIST
day OF August. A. d. 1906. at 10 o'clock
a. m. for the purpose of transacting
such business as may properly be
brought before It.
JAMES H. BRADY,
Chairman.
ADDISON T. SMITH.
Secretary
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UNFINISHED ROOMS FOR RENT

Fun RENT - Three unfurnished
fooms, also furnished rooms for
nouseqeeplng. Enquire at 254 Fifth
avenue
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ARCHITECTS

). h. TOURTELLOTTE & CO., AR,
CHITECTS. Room 1, Dent & Butte,
Building, 81 Main st. Phone Rcd
sol.
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DR.. BOSTON. DENTIST. Room 20
Adams Block. Phone Main 254.
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Of the Best.

Only the best quality Of the most
reputable manufacturers goods are
found at the little jeweiry store oppo-
site the Temple Theatre. You will rot
be disappointed II you trade there.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-07-26

KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS-Excelsior
lodge No. 2, X. of P. meets every
Wednesday evening at 9 o'clock.
Visiting knights always welcome.
Henry Fair, K. Of r. and S; F. H.
Wood. C. c.
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T RANSFE
SECRET SOCIETIES

LODGE OF ELKS, NO.
S96-Meets every first and third
Thursday of each month at the
Woodman hall. Geo. Kester. exalted
ruler: Chas. w. Mount. secretary.
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DENTISTS

w. F. GALBRAITH. DENTIST. Room
2o2 New Idaho Trust Building. Phone
2493. Lewiston Idaho.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-05-23
RAILROAD TINE TABLE.

sid Rhodes visited Navasota ye'-
terday.
Lv. Rosprim Of Myers was here
yesterday.
Mrs. Bette Bell has been III sew
eral days
Miss Mary stubanraeh is visiting
ln Marshall.
IA Farquhar was here yesterday
from Navasota.
Claude Morgan was la from Beli-
auce yesterday.
Dave south Of Smetana was in
+ the city yesterday
A. W. RoydeT Of Weliborn was tn
7 the city yesterday.
! III. Hartzog Of Hearne was IN
I the city yesterday
Lock Neeley returned yesterday
, from visit no Milauo.
\ a. J. Tabor ST. Of Rock Prairie
I was 10 town yesterday.
Contractor J. 5. Harrison Of Waco
was ia the city yesterday.
WI. Meads % Thompson cree
was In the city yesterday
Miss Edith Rhodes returned yes
terday after a visit in Houston
sir. and Mrs. Jas. Wilson Jr' o
Edge were ia the city yesterday
Mrs. w. A. Loving Of Waco is the
guest of Mr.. aud Mrs. Walter higss
IA. Foreman shipped five car
Loads Of cattle TO Houston yesterday
Mrs. NJ. J. Nash aud Mrs.J. r Go
ems left yesterday to visit in Corsi'
cana.
For ladies patent leather and can
vas pumps see Mrs. Mary La"
renee.
MIR. aud Mrs. J. II. Shepherd o
Kurten we're visitors to the eity
yesterday.
Mrs. II. II. Royder and her mother
Mrs. p. y. Causey, were visitor
from wellborn yesterday.
The automobiles recently ordered
hv several citizens Of Bryan arrived
last night by the /. 81 @. ~
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-05-23
vcai,a H. or r~--= Times.

oar wCllll 90 .uC- - sc BOAST ~
IL. Is c1mpagat'voiy pgrT as compared
with the wealth of men o. OIL There
was Marx Antony's honre that was
sold 10 Messiah Tor over Sleo.e00 aud
Scarrus' villa was burned 90 loss OF
over Si2.mloCo. oth2 spent over Sli.-
0mO0 On finishing one wing OF O
paiacc commenced hy Nero. Nearly
Saf0o0OO0 was found la the eoaers
OF TIberlus. and Callgula spent II all 10
less than a year. Paulus could make
a trialng present to the mother OF Bri'
tus OF a pearl worth over $1,000. "a
LEI US be modest. We are a cheap
neonle. even the wealth.est Of rs.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-05-23

Rev. j. ]. Tatum, who arrived iast
SATURDAY and entered upon his du- /
ties a. sastor OF the Bryan Free bap-
tist church. called on the Eagle yes
terdav. Rev. Tatum was accompa-
MED 70 Bryan by his eldest ana
Youngest daughters. Misses Georgia
and Burnell Tatum, and All are now
stonping with Mr. and Mrs. J. l..
Edge. pending the arrival Of MIS-
Tatum and the three other children
OF the family, one daughter and two
sons. the eldest OF the latter being
IL years Of age. Rev. Tatum became
much pleased with Bryan on the oc-
casion OF his previous visit here
when he held a revival meeting ana
became acquainted with large
number OF the people OF the town
and county. Tie family will oceu-
pv the cottage near the Free Baptist
church recently vacated by MI ana
Mrs. G. II. Holmes.
G.. q. Abercrombie on yesterday
brought down town from MS trees III
the Central hotel yard. a basket OF
fine large ripe peaches, and says they
] have now been ripening Cor ten days
which goes 70 show that Brazos
county people can have early
. peaches in abundance II they want
them.
/ Kiam's great special sale % mus
/ lIn underwear for women, misses aud
children begins today. You can get
garments ready made cheaper than
the cloth. Phone me what you need
, and u Il doesn't please YOU retnem-
Der you need not take 10.
n Mrs. Mary Lawrence
Tho agile is requested % an
nounco that an informal reception
10 meet DR.. and Mrs HALEY wili b
1 held tonight az the Baptist parson
age after the prayer meeting service
( Everybody IL cordially invited @
attend, aud especially members o
the Baptist denomination.
VIM. Rigby has begun work on thu
I City Market or odd Feilows build
ing recently purchased by Dr. X. II
Harrison. A handsome new from
will be put In aud other notable i'm
provements made, fitting the hous'
up In first-class shape for occupancy
A wreck OF several cars Of snothe
p train at Ferris yesterday morning
DELAYED the southbound Contra
Z passenger train an hour yesterday
The road was blocked aud IA transfer
was necessary.
Prof. and Mrs. T.. j. Kyle returned
yesterday from Kyle, Texas wher'
they were called on account OF thu
illness OF Prof. Kyle's father, which
resulted In his death.
Mrs. J. r. Ransome returned t
Houston yesterday after visit q
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. b
Grice.
+ Mrs. Alice Grant Of Austin AM
, Miss Annie McGregor OF Minte
Springs were in the citySesterday
TT. Goodwin returned yesterda,
5 from Austin where he has been Z
have his eyes treated by a specialist
Mrs. f. II. Suber and Miss Corr
4 Suber OF the College communit
We're in the city yesterday.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-05-23
Attention EIks.
opDeR EASTERN STAR.

A regular meeting Bryan Chapter
No. 222, order Easter, star WIZ W
held this afternoon at Masonic haii
at O'Clock. The Grand Matron WIZ
be with us tomorrow Thursday ana
All members are earnestly requested
TO be present.
Mrs. Edna Mlnkert, w. NJ.
Mrs. w. A. Reed. Sec'y.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-05-23

Mrs. Jans0n l'i % Mrs Lammis in
rerfect conf nee 'po you know mine
Is the rrcftlert baby Do the "oridF
well. really. now. what o coinci-
derccr' said Mrs. Lammls so -
mlucr'
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-05-23

'T'oor Jones ls suffering from meian-
cholla."
~why. 1 thought be was the editor OF
3 comic paper
"ffe Is"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-05-23

Tommy BE- scl sweet call,' sald
"a dotin- mother ".hat I often thihk i
win De miracle II he lives % STOW
up,
III wlll." said the candid uelehbor
with a balaful CLEAN iu his eye.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-05-23
The More the ,ierrier.

Il want 20 Introduce you 70 a youns
Iady-a very nice girl-and she's worth
her weight IN gold"
stout girl. hope."-London TatleT.