davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-27

COW, or some poor wood cutter who hapens to
stumble across him on the edge of the jungle,
mostly lives upon other snakes, and it does
not matter to him whether they are poisonous
or not 1t shows that the old saying Dog
won't eat dog" does not hold good in regard
to snakes.
The Ophiophagus, like the cobra di capello,
rs an East Indian snake, and is even more
it is called the Raj or king, and in some
other districts the "'Sunkerchor," or she'll
breaker, because its habit is to break eggs and
lap up their contents instead of swallowing
They grow to be twelve to fourteen feet long,
and have small hood at the back of the
head, which they raise, like the cobra, when
about to strike; but the hood is not so large
IN proportion. Unlike the cobra, they are as
active and aggressive as they are large, and
they are much more dangerous than tigers,
for they frequently attack men without any
provocation. Fortunately, they are not very
common.
The Raj" or "Sunkerchor," is generally
of an olive green, or brown, and is as we
have said, unsually active, turning and striS-
ing much more quickly that the cobra di ca
pello, although twice or thrice the size of the
latter. The younger king snakes are really
more dangerous than the fullgrown ones, for
they look very mueh-hke common and inno-
cent tree-snake until they attain their full
| growth and put on their own colors.
Although, as has been said, the Ophiophagus
is not very common, it is widely distributed, be-
| ing found in the Andaman Islands, the Phil
| ippines, Java, Sumatra, Borneo and New
Guinea, as we'll as in Hindostan.
(And here, we think, it would be well for
the boys to bring out their aliases; for, al
though they know very well where the rest of
those places are, there are probably a few
who can't tell right off where the Andamans
are.l
The king snake loves damp climates, and is,
therefore, seldom heard of in dry regions, like
the great plains of Central and Northwest In
dia... In his own haunts he attacks men as
readily as he does other snakes, and pursues
them with dreadful pertinacity, as the follow
ing anecdote will prove:
An intelligent Burman told the Rev. DR..
Mason that a friend of bis one day stumbled,
by accident on nest of these snakes, and,
knowing what they were, at once retreated,
thinking that if he left them alone they
might let him alone. But the old female
snake gave chase to the intruder, and he fed,
! in terror over hill and dale and glade and
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-27

many other snakes, are very fond This con-
duct is, in the main, dictated by a religous
feeling, connected with the sacredness of all
animal life, but partly because they know that,
while taking toll Of the eggs in the hens
roost, the snakes keep under the rats and
other vermin, which otherwise would become
unbearable.
But we set out to talk about the king of
snakes, the Ophiophagus Elaps--a good long
name, and a very good name too--for it
means the sneke-eater. This remarkable and
most formidable serpent, instead of living
upon rats, lizards, frogs and other small fry,
and occasionally singing to death wandering
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-27

spine, and he is rendered incapable of further
harm.
Some people grind their heads TO pieces af-
ter this, but it is entirely unnecessary, and
they are only unconsciously carrying out a
piece of superstition as old as mankind
In India the cobra di capelo, or hooded
one The ran pame ' by % wbcb 'oon II VroTHs sa""rs
known is Portuguese that nation having long
preceded the English in the occupation Of
portions of Hindostan as they preceded them
in the discovery Of the passage round the
Cape of Good Hope.
The cobra di capello always dilates the hood
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-27


cts with baby Apaches sucking their fists
therein. The baskets are. of the regular In,
dian style, and the poor babies are strapped
and laced into them tight and snug
Some squaws hang their, baskets to the
because if they are left standing nd e. on N; the
faces, much to the little ones discomfort.
Zone rather frisky, pony, with a baby on on
bunch, and is Immediately surrounded by a
crowd of dogs, Their barking starts him to
from her place in the line to catch him; But
the pony doesn't want to be caught, and from
a trot turns to run, and away he goes-the
basket Tapping on his side only making him
run the harder. mo one seems sorry for the
poor baby, whose yells are drowned in the
general burst of laughter that goes up.
FINALLY the strap that holds the basket
treaks-down comes poor baby, thump, to the
ground, face down, and the pony, after run,
ming a few more rods, is caught by a boy,
while the distracted mother picks up her un.
fortunate infant, and Immediately unlacing
the deerskin cover, takes it out to assure her
self it is sound in body, after its rather risky
ride and fall"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-27
Probably True

This is from Troy, N. Y, paper. The
small girl went to church on Christmas with
mamma. Papa remained at home trying on
his new Christmas hat. When they got
home he said to his pet;
'Well, darling, what was the text?''
'Im not quite sure. papa; but it sounded
like Many are cold, but few are frozen"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-27
The Brlaht Boy Knew

In Miss Edith's school, the other day, the
reading lesson contained some reference to "a
ferocious Gaul, and, desiring to have the
expression fully understood, she asked its
meaning.
There was moments silence, when a bright
boy arose and responded:
please, maam, it means a terrible lot Of
cheek"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-27

day about horse, and must tell il
TO the children. A man had horse who
would sit down whenever he was toncbad ~ y,
the flank. He would just squat ON his hind
quarters like dog. The man tried to break
him him Of Of it. but he couldn't, and nobody would
buy him. One day sportsman came along
and made his acquaintance, and thew took :
ride together to hunt partrdges When they
found coveey, the man touched his heels to
his, horses flank, and he sat down. what
makes your horse do thatY said the sports.
man. MAJ Why he's setter said the man.
he sets BIRDS Just like dog So the sports
man thought he was most wonderful horse.
and he swapped for him and gave fifty dollars
to boot, And he got on him, and after
while they came to a creek that was pretty
deep, and as the sportsman held up his leos
to keep them out Of the water, he touched
the horse in in the flank, and down he sat in the
water, When he got him up and out and
was all dripping wet, he was as mad as wet
hen, and said: Well, sir, what made this
horse do. that way in the water? Il forgot TO
tell you,' said the man, that he sets fish lust
as well as he does Birds"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-27
A Setter

HIS that follows is really funny. It
Is told by a Georgia gentleman Of
the old school, who is noted for his
rare humor: - -'''
Il heard a good story the othe,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-27
Babes of the Mountain

an odd scene in the region of the
Rockies, a San Francisco writer
"Leaning against wagons and
buildings are dozens of little bssk-
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-05-25
Plenty of Work.

Senator Bowles was down from
camp yesterday and reported work
progressing nicely at the mine and
out on the Acoma road. At the
mine they are now running the surface
cars, and the property is fast being
put in shape 30 that it will yield a
good tonnage. The smeiter will blow
in again about the middle Of June
and there Is ore enough ON hand for
months run. BY that time it Ia
hoped the road through Acoma will
be in working order. The company
Intends to rush the work on the road
during the next month or six weeks
and there is now demand for an
indefinite number of hands. All
those who wish employment on the
road should call Up the company's
office at Shem on the telephone and
make arrangements to 60 to work.
This has a very encouraging look for
the iaborer, for with the smelter and
road employing men, the prospect is
bright for the simmer.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-05-25

VIII Whitehead came in from the
Muddy Valley Sunday afternoon, and
returned Wednesday, taking with him
his sister Effie who goes to clerk in
the Whitehead Bros. Store at Overton.
Will reports everything in prosperous
condition, with plenty of work and
good lookout for fruit this year.
Said the washout on the railroad this
spring worked hardship on those
who had in early gardens. for it
prevented them from marketing their
products.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-05-25
Fortunate Missourians.

"When was druggist, at Lovina,
Mo-" writes L. j. Dywer, now of
Graysville, Mo-, "three of my
customers were permanently cured of
consumption by DIR. Kings New Dis
covery, aud are we'll and strong to-
day. One was trying to sell his
property and move TO Arizona, but
after using New Discovery short
time he found it unnecessary to do
so. l regard DIR. Kings New Dis.
coyery as the most wonderful medi-
cine In existence. Surest Cough
and Gold cure and Throat and Lung
healer. SOC and 81. Trial bottle
free.
For sale b. ST. George Drug Co.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-05-25

Monday evening merry party of
young people went for a hayride to
Dodges spring, where they partook
of light refreshments. Our informant
stated that there we're several old
maid school marms along and they
led in a series of kindergarten games.
David r. Forsha and Menzis Macfar-
lane were the main factors in arrange
ing the outing The party consisted
of about ~ individuals.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-05-25
Lesson of the Fire.

The fire of last week was not with
out its lesson to us, in that IL showed
us how inadequate and utterly power
less are our means of fighting flames.
Although in the burning of the barns
and sheds there was no chance to
extinguish the FIRE, and 1t is doubtful
il hose playing on the danes would
have succeeded in any way in lessen
ing the destruction, yet, when we
think of what might have been the
result had the flames in the residences
that we're found on fire, got beyond
control of the bucket brigade, we are
led to consider the necessity of i'm
proving our fire. fighting methods.
The bucket brigade may be sufiici-
ent in small fires when the water is
close at hand, but when the water is
block or more distant. great des-
truction can be wrought before the
water can be got to the scene of the
fire. Many methods will be suggested
to the minds of the people, for aid
ing in extinguishing fires and we
think, it will be step in the right
direction If our City Fathers will but
take the matter up and devise some
plan to help protect the citizens from
fire, or that will facilitate in fighting
it. Ii we cannot afford to install
water system at present, but are of
the opinion that 1t can be done If
the majority will look at the ques
ton in its proper light, then let some
other means be suggested and put
into operation immed lately.
Another means of lessening the
danger of fires, would be to establish
fire districts, and prohibit the erection
of any fire traps within that district
and condemn those that may be stand
ing. Something should be done to
prevent the continuance of fire traps
in the center of blocks for with them
there, let the wind blow from which
ever direction it will somebody In
that section will be in danger of the
flames. This is question that has
arose that demands the attention
of the city council, and should not
be delayed but promptly attended to.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-05-25

He who thinks there is no money
in the country will have his beliefs
shattered when he is informed that
the st. George Post Office during the
six days of last week issued "a money
orders amounting to 1920. "a.
During that period the postmaster
paid out for orders s435.37. That's
u good showing for country office.
And then to say that there is no
money in the country. Ask post
master Judd and he will tell you
different.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-05-25
Postmaster Robbed.

G. w. Fouts, Postmaster at River
ton, Ia, nearly lost his life and was
robbed of all comfort, according to
his letter, which says: "For 30
years | had chronic liver complaint,
which led TO such a severe case OF
jaundice that even my finger nails
turned yellow; when my doctor pre-
scribed Electric Bitters; which cured
me and have kept me we'll for eleven
years. Sure cure for Biliousness,
Neuralgia, Weakness and all Stomach,
Liver, Kidney and Bladder derange-
ments. A wonderful Tonic. so
cents.
For sale by st. George Drug Co.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-05-25

Mrs. III. Il. Atkin was hostess at
an informal gathering Tuesday even
ing in honor of her husband who is
in from his sheep herd for few days.
Refreshments consisting of ice cream
and cake we're served aud all departed
at the approach of the wee sma'
hours, having had an ENJOYABLE time.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-05-25
a Mountain of Cold

could not bring as much happiness
20 Mrs. Lucia Wilke, of Caroline,
Wis, as did one 25c box of Bucklen g
Arnica Salve, when it completely
cured running sore on her leg,
which had tortured her % long years,
Greatest antiseptic healer of Piles,
Wounds, and Sores. 25c.
For sale by St. George Drug 90.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-05-25

Jas. E. Anderson of Toquerville
was in town Tuesday on business, and
gave this Office pleasant call.
That he came down on business is
proved by the fact that he paid for a
years subscription to the Advocate,
and we entered his name on the sub
scription list.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-05-25

The Executive committee Of the
Washington County Fair Association,
met Tuesday evening at the home of
Joseph L. Akin. At this meeting
it was decided to hold the Fair on
the IL, ID, andl4 of September,
the three days Immediately preced =
ing the Stake Conference.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-05-25

Capt. Sowles returned the latter
part of last week from trip of in
spection to the copper prospect of
Bentley and Riding, located at thu
heaR ofoeho Narfbws, Just below
Atkinville. He vent ON north by
the first chance after his return from
the location.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-05-25

The drinking hour has changed
from 6 to 7, to to 6. The public
will see to 1t that animals are
not turned out now during the hour
8 to 6, or if you do will be subject
to fine, for infraction of city
ordinance.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-05-25

Harry Jackson of Toquerville was
in town this week with load of
strawb berries, which he found no
trouble in disposing of. He took
occasion while here to drop into this
Office and have his name attached to
our subscription list.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-05-25
Sore Nipples.

A cure may be effected by apply.
ing Chamherlain's Salve as soon as
the child is done nursing. Wipe it
off with soft cloth before allowing
the child to nurse. Many trained
nurses use this salve with the best
results. Price % cents per box.
For sale by all Dealers.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-05-25

The gasoline engine which will this
summer drive the Whitehead thresh-
ing machine is being put ia shape
for the summers work by the black
smith. Ii is hoped that this will
prove great Improvement over the
old horsepower.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-05-25

Bp. Andrus is out to the ranch
having been there for several weeks,
where he is experimenting the gather
ing of cattle, for the sale next month.
He is not expected home until after
the delivery.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-05-25

The following locations we're fled
Monday with the county recorder !:
Montgomery, Weeks, George, Laird,
Greer, DeShields, Hutchinson and
Conroy. They are located in the
Virgin oil district and were located
by O. f. DeShields, r. w. Weeks,
ct al.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-05-25

Mr.. Bowden, the proprietor of the
Boarding house at Shem was in town
last week for day or two and then
went up to the La Verkin springs to
spend a few days bathing in the
magic waters.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-05-25
Deaths from Appendicitis

decrease in the same ratio that tho
use of DR.. Kings New Life Pills in
creases. They save you from danger
and bring quick and painless release
from constipation and ills growing
out of it. Strength and vigor always
follow their use. 25c. Try them.
For sale by st. George Drug 90.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-05-25

Chss. Higgins, M. l.. McAllister
and Nit Moody who went to Pan
guitch to take the civil service exam
nation returned home last Friday.
1t will be a month or two before
they will know the result of their
efforts.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-05-25

Jos. w. McAllister who went north
"a week or two ago returned to st.
George Friday of last week to remain
until after conference, when he will
leave for Salt Lake City and Provo,
to be gone for the summer.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-05-25
(July 20).

The ohairmen of the different fair
committees have been appointed and
are getting down to work. John Il.
Woodbury. who was appointed secre-
tary has given notice of his inability
to act owing to other duties, and Leo
Pickett was appointed in his stead.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-05-25

Brigham Jarvis, Jr., left Sunday
morning for the north. lie will
attend the commencement exercises
at the b. Y. U at Provo. He intends
being gone about two weeks
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-05-25

Messrs. Roundy and Atkins of Bull
Valley Onyx fame returned this week
from the west mountains where they
haye been opening - some iron
k@n1 Tasn rep prospects
Frightening up IN their ldings.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-05-25

Tuesday afternoon Mr.. George
Fawcett, Ed. Hendrix and Mrs Susan
Terry of Lund, Nevada came in, the
two former Oh business and the latter
to visit with her relatives.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-05-25

Mr.. Woodhouse returned from the
north Thursday evening last week.
He was unable to spend more than a
day or two there owing to the pressure
of business at home.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-05-25
LOST.

Tuesday, Sth. inst, between Silver
Reef and st. George, a mans coat.
Finder leave at p. 0. at st. George
or Leeds, and oblige
ARTHUR NICHOLS.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-05-25

Pure Dixie Batting, free of rag.
shoddy, flyines and waste; for sale at
the Washington Factory. Retail
price, 25c per pound, and by so
pound bales, zoe per pound.
HOF AND 90.
(Julv O0O
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-05-25

Hay cutting commenced last week
Ind is in full swing this week. The
ain is now filled with the fragrance of
new mown hay.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-05-25

Mrs. Heber Harrison of Pinto came
down the fore part, of the week I'D
visit Tyr several AyeaSAki
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Aarou Nelson.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-05-25

James Wilder passed through here
this week on his way to Bull Valley
where he intends to work for some
months.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-05-25

Mrs. Mary Lund and daughter left
last week for Salt Lake City where
they will remain for some time visit
ing with Mrs. Lund's daughter, Mrs.
Smell.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-05-25

Postmaster Judd was unable &c
attend to his duties Tuesday owing
to indispositiou.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-05-25

The water was turned out of the
East ditch Monday for the purpose of
cleaning the ditch. IL was out of
the West ditch Tuesday for the same
purpose.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-05-25

william Gardner and wife went to
Pine Valley last Friday afternoon
and returned Monday.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-05-25
st. George and Locality.


George Isom was noticed on the
streets Tuesday.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-05-25

''Too late we learn to grasp the
Nv, 'twixt that which is aud was /;
he who's always going to do, is
Tho never does.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-05-25

Mrs. John Pulsipher is very i'll,
suffering from an attack of malarial
fever.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-05-25

Thomas Sterling of Leeds was on
the Streets Monday.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-12-14

and candleiabra, the inspiring strains
of music as the jeweled fingers tripped
lightly over the white ivory. the bird
like voice of fair maiden telling her
love in plaintive strains or a lively lit.
tie ditty, carried the pleasure seekers
far beyond the vale of stern realities
to brighter realms of love and bliss.
The two course meat lunch was served
In the characteristic style of Mrs. T.
ID. Judy, that admits of no mistake.
Some time after the iron tongue of
midnight told the hour of twelve, and
the guests like FAIRIES departed for
their several homes. The occasion was
one that will always he kindly remem-
bered.
Call and see our books. mottos and
booklets. SMITH & WADELL.
Nice line of children's books at
Smith & Wadell's.
Mrs. Lizzie Murphy, of Lexington,
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. T. E.
Savage.
Children. don t fail to see the pretty
dolls now on display at the store of
/. d. JUDY & SON.
Mr.. A. t. Moffett returned home
Sunday from trip to Oklahoma and
Colorado. Mrs. Moffett returned Tues
day from a visit to Bath county.
Our box paper just the thing Cor a
Christmas present.
SMITH & WADELL.
Mrs. ]. c. Jessop and daughter,
Miss Angelina, of Victoria, British
Columbia, are guests of her brother,
Mr.. Sidney Turner.
For a pretty fork, spoon or sugar
shell in sterling silver, examine our
line. 7. D. JUDY & SON.
The elocution class of Nj. F. C.
will put on a beautiful play entitled,
THE Rector" Monday, December
18th, at the opera house. :
Fine line of novels for fifty cents.
SMITH & WADELL.
For special price on parlor lamps
and chamber sets. come and see those
at T. D. JUDY & SONS.
Telephone SO when you want your
oil can filled and we will save you
money. We sell coal oil cheaper than
you have been buying.
MILLER & BEST.
Elder P F. King has accented a
call at the Park Avenue Christian
church at Knoxville, Tenn. He tender
ed his resignation here several weeks
ago. The church did what it could to
retain him. He has been with us two
years and is very popular, having won
a host of friends who sincerely regret
his departure. He will enter on his
new field of labor January lst. What
we have lost Knoxville has gained.
Jos. NJ. Mock's store will be kept
! open at nights until after the holidays.