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Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-30
BOYS BURN THE POND
Little Left of Swimming Hole But the
Rim After Fire Gets
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
KANSAS CITY, April 29.-Fire al
most entirely destroyed pond of
water at Mount Washington station,
on the Metropolitan electric line, yes
terday afternoon. For two hours the
pond burned fiercely, and then ex-
haustde itself by reason Of the fact that
there. was nothing left to burn. An
irresistible small boy was responsible.
The small boy set it on fire.
Several months ago tank car loaded
with Standard oil was sidetracked near
the pond, which is located a few rods
south of the Mount Washington sta
tion The tank exploded, distributing
it's contents mainly over the surface OF
the pond Residents in the immediate
vicinity saw chance to get even with
the Standard Oil company, which had
been charging them two prices for
kerosene, and collected In cans ana
pals as much as possible of the fluid.
In spite of the most Industrious efforts
To retrieve. for personal benefit, the
loss of the Standard Oil company, a
great quantity of the oil escaped and
spread itself over the pond.
Yesterday was a bright, sunshlny
Sunday and small boys congregated
around the pond. One suggested that
by removing the surface of the pond
DIV 1Rn1IlOH, ali CASChSiie
mace could be made. Another boy had
the matches and very shortly it was
rumored around Kansas City that the
Standard Oil works at Sugar Creek
were on fire, and the dense, black
smoke in that direction gave credence
to the rumor
An old resident of that part of Jack
son county, Orthanto Blessington, saw
the exudation of the oil from the car,
people gather it in pals and other re-
ceptacles and yesterday saw the boy
set it on fire.
"Twer burned shame" said Or
thanto. "ait might have did some
damage. Them blamed kids fetched a
match to that lie, and by heck she sure
blazed"
The pond was not entirely destroyed.
Part of the banks are SUN intact and
some of the water is there yet. The
ends of few railroad ties were
scorched.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-30
USES LUNCHEON AS A VERB
Then the Purists of the University Of
Nebraska Learn Something
of English
Special to The Herald.

Special to I'he Herald.
LINCOLN, Neb., April 29.-Prof.
Barber, who is at the head of the Latin
department of the University of Ne
braska, became indignant when he saw
the students had been eating their
luncheon in his classroom, strewing bits
of paper and particles of food on the
floor. He complained to$he authorities.
and the superintendent of buildings and
grounds told one Of his assistants to
write a sign of warning to be placed in
Prof. BARRIERS ROOM The assistant
worked for a while and the sign dis
played when he got through read this
way:
''Do not luncheon in this ROOM"
Many of the purists of the university
were shocked, and the placard caused
almost a sensation. There were loud
complaints and finally the chancellor
took hand in the matter. The young
assistant was asked why he had used
luncheon" as a verb
Because it is a verb, as we'll as a
noun" he calmly replied. And he pro-
duced an authoritative book to prove
it. Some of the brightest men in the
university had learned something.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-30
FRESNO LOSES BOTH GAMES
siwashes Win EasiIy--casey Hits
Lemke and Allows Two
Runs
Nv Associated Press

FRESNO, April 29-Fresno lost both
of today's games after three straight
victories from the Siwashes. Poor
support was given the pitchers and
O'Brien was hit freely in the first game.
Casey, throwing the ball to the plate
in the second game, hit Lemke on the
head. The ball bounded into foul terri
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-30

tory and two runs were scored. Scores:
First game:
Seattle. s.; hits, 10; errors, 4.
Fresno, 2; hits, 3; errors, 3.
Second game:
Seattle, 6; hits, z: errors, 3.
Fresno, 8; hits, 4; errors, 8.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-30
Fultz Goes to Philadelphia
nv Associated Presa

NEW YORK, April 29.-It was an
nounced today that the New York
American league club has traded Gem
ter Fielder Fultz for Dan Hoffman,
who played the same position with the
philadelphia Americans.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-30

Owing to the rush of business the
Talk-o-Phone department OF the South
ern California Music company will be
open Wednesday and Saturday evenings
for the accommodation of Herald sub
acribera
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-30

Talk -o-P.one department of the South
ern California Music company will be
open Wednesday and Saturday evenings
for the accommodation of Herald sub
scribers
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-30

Sacrifice hits-Ross, Ellis. Lister 2,
Brashear. First base on errors--Port-
land l. Left on bases-Los Angeles, a;
Portland, 2. Bases on balls-Of Hall,
Hall. A; by Henderson, 2. Double plays
Ross to Dillon. Balk-Hall. Wild
pitches-Henderson. Time of game
i:4O Umpire-McDonald.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-30
Newsles Are Defeated

The Newsies baseball team was de-
feated for the first time in six weeks
by the Alhambra nine at San Gabriel
yesterday afternoon by the score of
to /. Dear and Erwing formed the bat
terry for the victors, while Smith and
Mockler worked in the Newsies camp
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-30
Overall in Bad Form
BY Associated Press.

BY Associa ted Press
CINCINNATI, April 29.-Neither
Overall nor Case lasted beyond the third
inning. Their successors, Dorner and
Willis, did much better work. Gin
cinnati made timely hits and was never
in danger after Dorner went into the
box.
r. H. e.
Cincinnati. .... ...............11 ID 2
Pittsburg.. -. ................ 10 4
Batteries-Overell, Dorner and Liv-
ingston; Case, Willis and Peitz. Um-
pire, Johnstone.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-30
CHICAGO Loses to Detroit

By Associated Press
CHICAGO, April ga base on balls,
an error and a double gave Chicago
their runs, while single and double
gave Detroit their only tally. Score:
r. H. e.
Chicago ..............
Detroit ..-............ ......l
Batteries-Altrock and Mcfarland; !;
Mullen and Payne.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-30
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Brooklyn Passes Hat

BY RSSOCIdItU ITtsS.
BROOKLYN, April 29.-Brooklyn
played again today without interference
as the management decided upon the
contribution boxes instead of charging
admission. Philadelphia was shut out.
Score.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-30

Tslk-o-Phone FREQ See the proposition
in todays Herald.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-30
YANKEES DEFEAT
QUAKER TEAM
ATHLETICS AND WORKERS PLAY
BENEFIT GAME
First Sunday Contest Occurs on Man.
haitian Island by Permission Of
Mayor McCIeIIan-$5552 Is
Raised for Relief Fund
BY Associated Press.

by
NEW YORK, April 29.-The New
York and Philadelphia American league
teams played an exhibition game on the
Washington Heights grounds today and
the local men won by the score of
II to 8.
This was the first Sunday game ever
played by big league teams on Man
haitian island. 1t was sanctioned by
Mayor Mcclellan on account of the pur-
pose for which 1t was arranged. The
entire receipts, amounting to $5552, were
donated by the management to the San
Francisco relief fund. Score:
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-30
Lajoie's Men Win

BY Associated Press.
st. Louis. April 29.-Howell opposed
Townsend and pitched good. ball. but
seven errors netted Cleveland most of
their runs. Score:
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-30
PORTLAND
SCORE BY INNINGS
SUMMARY
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One out in last half OF eighth IN :
ming when Portland team left the field
and game given to Los Angeles to O..
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-26
BIZ MAUD WALKER.

Hans and Wilhelmina were little Hol-
ianders, brother and sister. Hans was 10
years old and Willie las she was called
for short was two years his junior. They
lived with their mamma and papa In a
tiny and quiet village near the sea. Only
the many strong dykes and great wind
mill pumps kept the rolling sea from
claiming the land on which they lived.
There were no mountains nor high
wooded hills around about for them to
climb and hunt over Everywhere the
land lay water-soaked and 1nt.
Often would Hans and Willie go hand in
hand down toward the sea, which seemed
to say strange things to them. For hours
they would sit as near to the rolling
water as they could get and listen and
listen to its voice.
sit tells US to come and go across to
another country" said Hans to Willie one
day as they sat 10 their favorlte place
looking out over the vast body Of mysteri-
Gus water. Don't you hear 1t say Come,
Hans and Wilhelminaf"
Little Willie bent her ears to listen.
''Yes, | think 1t says something OF the
sort" agreed she. "ShaIl we get boat
some day and sail awayf''
I'VE can't get boat" said Hans sad
ly. I'VE are too poor. And our mamma
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A FIGHT WITH A WILDCAT.

Edna, Nell and little Ned lived with
their parents away up the side of great
mountain belonging to the Rockies. Their
home was rustic one, being made Of pine
logs. All about them was wild, but beau
tiful. Down in the valley at their feet
flowed a pretty mountain stream, border
ed by rocks and massive boulders. In this
stream trout abounded, and the children's
papa was fond of going there to fish whole
days together. On one OF these days when
he had gone to indulge in this sport-and
to bring some fine trout home for the chill
drens supper-there came news to the
cabin that poor neighbor woman was
very III farther up the mountain-side. The
good mother of Edna, Nell and little Ned
felt that she should go and offer her aid
to the family of the sick woman, for they
were many, many miles from town where
a doctor and medicine could be procured,
Filling a basket with some delicacies
and medicines, she set out over the noun
tain trail. which had been made by In
dams a hundred or more years before the
foot of white man had touched there. But
before going she had given her consent
for the three children to descend the
mountain and go in quest of their father.
with whom they might spend the day.
Kissing their mamma good-by, and prom
Using to be very careful In going down the
mountain-side - for the path was steep
and slippery in places-Edna. Nell and lit
tie Ned started off singing and laughing
merrily. They also carried a basket in
which was nice luncheon for their noon
day refreshment. And at their heels
frisked Bluebeard. little fox terrier, the
private property Of little Ned.
The way down the mountain was a long
one, and the trio often paused to resi-
under the shade of some tall, heavy
boughed pine or on top or great nat
bowlder from where they could eaten
glimpse Of the town, so far away thar
the houses appeared like so many gleam-
ing toys spread out over the valley De-
low. They also wandered from the path
occasionally to pick mountain blossoms,
which only grew up near timber line.
Then they would sic down and weave
wreath Of the pretty fragrant things, for
there was no hurry about Joining their
father, whom they could see row and
again as be came and went, wnding In
the brook and throwing his line. The
10 stop to visit with them Also, they
felt hungry for some fine trout and did
not want to interfere with their papa $
work Of hlling his basket
About noon they decided to remain In
a shady nook beside the mountain stream,
which at the place chosen by them formed
into a sparkling waterfall. and have their
luncheon. Edna spread the napkin on
the fat surface Of bowlder end the
three took their seats around 1t, talking
as fast as ever they could as they
munched buttered bread and figs. Some
cold bits OF meat we're put In the basket
for BlueDeard. and he was called from
his frisking about to eat them.
Once or twice during tho meal the chill
dren signaled to their papa a mile below
them, he waving his arm gayly in sre-
Spouse. Then, after they had eaten ali
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BY HELENA DAVIS.

bolt upright, but who was SO frightened
that he could net get on his feet Nell,
to the contrary. was up and hiding be-
hind the bowlder, calling out at the top Of
her lungs: Murder! Helpl Flre1 In
stantly Edna was on her feet, the basket
held rs a shield, and was between her
brother and the Infatuated animal, which
came again directly at her head. This
time she fell to the ground. for the blow
was a hard one.
But still she kept the basket between
herself and the wildcat, managing TO pre-
vent it from attacking Ned, who had now
got on his poor, trembling legs apd was
trying to climb a tree. The fight ragged
furious between Edna and the animal,
but only for a few moments. although It
seemed like hours to the children, for
now Bluebeard. realizing what was going
on, was leaping at the wildcat and bark
Ing and shaping at its ears. Thus the
wildcat had a new antagonist more for
midable than he thought at the same
time Nell had grabbed up a huge stick
and was striking at the animal whenever
she dared. But In the face of all his
enemies the wildcat found opportunity to
give Edna one severe scratch across her
forearm from which the red blood spurted.
Bluebeard, seeming TO understand that
one of his dear friends had been hurt, re-
newed his energy with a fury hitherto
unknown to him, and sprang on the Wild
cats back, sinking his sharp teeth In his
antagonists neck. Together they rolled
over and over. the wildcat powerless to
loosen that terrible hold on his neck
Edna. seeing her opportunity to help
Bluebeard. took the heavy stick from
Nell and gave the wildcat several hard
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A Few Minutes With the Inventors

In the year 1901 Samuel Breese Morse
was born In Charleston, Mass.
1t is so often said that he was the in
ventor of the telegraph, but 10 reality he
only enlarged upon the almost childish
Inventions of others who had studied aud
CROPPED around the same problem long boz
fore he took up the tangle to straighten
II out. But 1t was Morse who perfected
the telegraphic system from what might
be called a mere toy; and he who brought
1t into Its present practical stnte.
1t Is asserted that the idea Of construct
Ing telegraph through means of cleo
tricity was wholly original with Morse
that while others had feebly worked along
the same line he was ignorant OF their
few discoveries In that direction.
In early life Morse showed no signs of
possessing the gift Of invention. He was
a studious boy. ranking well In his classes
He graduated from Yale College, and
from there went to London to study art
under the direction Of Benjamin West
He was devoted to the work and also
spent sometime with sculpture, winning
a medal for one of bis pieces In marble.
Till the age of SO Morse chung closely to
his chosen profession. Then on visiting
Europe again to further his art studies
he became deeply interested in the study
of electricity. The first practical trial
OF the Morse telegraph was made In 1895,
and was operated with half a mile of
wire In a room In New York city.
In vain he made many attempts to pro-
cure patent on his invention, being re-
fused one In every country where he ap-
piled. For four years he begged Con-
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the basket contained, they decided to
sit while and rest before going to the
end of their journey. Little Bluebeard,
becoming drowsy, stretched his head on
his paws and INDUCED in a nap. AS full
stomachs are always conducive to empty
minds, the children became quiet, Edna
leaning against a tree, Nell azily wind
Ing and unwinding the wreath, while lit
tie Ned lay beside Biuebeard with his
eyes half shut.
While thus enjoying the repose of body
and mind the deep silence around them
was broken by rustic In the underbush
just above their heads. Edna. turning
quickly to ascertain the cause of that
suspicious noise, looked into two glitter
ing eyes, eyes as wild as any she had ever
read of. AS they cleaned from the cover
Of several small, thlckly grown pine trees
she could not make out the sort Of animal
they belonged to- Her heart beat wildly
and she tried to speak. all the while
keeping her eyes on those wild ones which
looked from the brush. "Nell-Ned--"
she half whispered In q voice which
startled those spoken to. "Look-there's
a wild animal -"
But she did not complete the sentence
of warning. Through the brush there
leaped 1.-THE body like flash of light
ming straight at Edna's head. But Edna,
seeing the danger to herself. had graspei
the luncheon basket and held 1t over her
face In time to prevent the sharp claws of
the huge wildcat-for such the owner OF
those terrible wild eyes was-from bury
ing themselves In her flesh. The animal
struck the basket, then fell away, prepar-
Ing to leap again. this time at the now
wide-awake little Ned. who was sitting
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blows over the head with 1t. Blood was
pouring from the creatures neck where
Bluebeard's teeth were fastened and the
force of the blows dealt by Edna soon
caused him to relax himself and fall limp
and stunned on the ground. But even
though his foe lay helpless and dying
Buebeard did not loosen his jaws till an
other blow on the head from Edna caused
the wildcat to breathe his last.
Then Bluebeard let go and staggered to
Edna, who had dropped exhausted on the
ground, wiping with the luncheon cloth
the blood from her wrist. Nell was be-
side her, making anxious inquiry, while
little Ned cautiously tapped the dead AMI
NAL with a long stick to make quite
sure the thing was done for" When
certain that the wildcat would never at
tack anyone again Ned sat down beside
his sisters, and with poor. scratched,
bruised ana almost exhausted Bluebeard
lying painting against his knee, he said:
my neutrality-suspicious. Wasn't II ter
r-i-b-l-e? I'm all but dead, | am"
Now that all danger was past Edna
felt In the humor to laugh at little Ned.
"Ah, dearie," she said, what would
have happened had we not had that noble
little fighter?' And Edna pointed to-
ward Bluebeard, who, understanding
something nice was said about him.
wagged his little tail apprecfatlyely.
Now" said Edna, wrapping piece
of napkin about her arm, which was not
scratched deeply, and which she felt
sure would soon heal up. 1--WE would
better continue our way to the fishing
place and tell papa about our fight with
a wildcat. Why" she said, on rising,
II really feel as weak as a kitten. I'm
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trembling In every limb"
II don't feel as strong as l usually
do" confessed Nell. but I can't say
that fighting tired me. for l stayed a
pretty safe distance from the scene Of
two who carry Off the honors OF the
fight"
And the blood, too" said little Ned,
gathering up the luncheon basket, which
was pretty badly battered. But I'll
take care of the game" he said, going
to the wildcat, which had stiffened some.
We'll put him In the basket and take
him down to show TO papa"
my, won't papa be surprised when he
learns that we had a terrible conflict
with a catamount right up on the noun
tain-side. within view of the place where
he is fishingY' said Nell.
Eyes. and even though IL is all over,
he and mamma will be frightened to
think of what might have happened"
answered Edna.
Then putting the dead animal into the
basket, and covering him over with the
wreath Nell had woven OF wild bios
SONS. the three children. with Bluebeard
beside them, went down the mountain
side to join their father
When they had told their exciting story
aud uncovered the wildcat In the basket
as proof of their dangerous antagonist
With whom they had done battle, you
may be sure their father stood aghast
at the recital and sight. Indeed. be de-
clared he could fish no more that dry,
and gathering up his tackle and basket
which held several hne broilers-he ac-
companied his little ones 10 their home.
There he left them safe in the house,
while he, with Bluebeard as companion,
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asked the giant, gently, of Wilhelmina.
ayes, sir; but l want my mamma and
papa to go, too" she faltered, not daring
to look up into the giants face, for fear
she would read bis refusal to grant her
wish.
why, of course" assented the giant.
81 have not told you yet that am fairy
giant. But such am. have the power
to do many wonderful things. II l wish
to | can raise myself into the air and
walk on the clouds. That is why SO few
people have ever seen me. But even the
life of a fairy comes to an END sometime,
and 1t is my wish to make people happy
while have life. 1 am endowed with the
power to grant three wishes every hundred
yearr. You and your parents may have
three Wishes"
"Then / shall make the wish to have
papa and mamma go with u.s." said VIII
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went of to fetch his wife; for, after the
children's experience that day, the good
man feared the mountain might be full
OF catamounts. ready to attack the un-
wary pedestrian. And when the mother
heard the story of how her children had
been attacked by a wildcat she hurried
home to them, fearing all sorts OF things
might befall them during her absence.
The wildcat was taken to town. to
taxidermist, and mounted very artisti-
cally on pine branch, and now be hangs
over the doorway, as a trophy OF the
heroism of Edna aud Bluebeard, though
Edna declares Nell and little Ned shall
share the honors Of that days victory,
for Nell did some good work with a stick.
and Ned kept himself out OF the way.
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between him and the giant. And wish
to have myself and family-with our few
possessions-car into a better coun-
try where the sea is not forever battling
with us. Every little while dyke near
US breaks through and my crops are
flooded and ruined, we escaping barely
with our lives. II you can grant my wish,
good giant, we shall never stop thanking
you"
AS the good Hollander spoke tears
cleaned In his blue eyes. The hard
working little wife and mother also
wiped the moisture from her eyes and
said: Eyes, good giant, If you can help
us we shall be your debtors for life"
Come and point out to me the things
you want to take along" said the giant,
taking half a step toward the house half
a mile away. Hans. ST., hurrledly picked
out the things he wished to take along.
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rolled on the Hollanders grew more and
more prosperous, never forgetting TO
thank the giant fairy who had done SO
much for them. Often they would run
out OF the house when a cloud darkened
the sky with the hope Of seeing their
mighty friend. but such a pleasure was
never to be theirs again. For the times
were beginning to change. and fairies.
both small and great, were dying OF, to
live no more save 10 song and story.
But such we're the experiences of little
Hans and Wilhelmina many hundreds of
years ago. while the last Of the giant
fairies was still In existence. And to
this day the descendants OF Hans and
Willie tell TO their own little ones the
wondrous tale Of how they came TO be
OF another land than Holland.
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helmina. "And | make the wish to go
round the world" said Hans.
"And we'll -Ilow your parents to de-
eide together about the third WISH" said
the giant. Then he told the children to
run to their house and inform their
parents of what had happened.
Within half an hour the little ones came
running back, with their astonshed par
ents following They could see the giant
from their house, and their curiosity had
been reused before the children had re-
peated their story. On approaching near
er the giant they saw that they had
nothing to fear, for he sat down on the
ground and his head was low enough for
them to read his countenance, which was
full of kindness.
MY wife agrees TO let me have the
third WISH" said the chlldren's father,
after some words of greeting had passed
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gress to give him assistance; but for four
years Congress refused. Then, Just as
the inventor was beginning to lose hope
that body very tartly decided to make
an appropriation OF $4,000 toward the
construction OF line between Washing
ton and Baltimore. Morse, full OF en-