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Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-23

been for the fact that the river carries so
much earth in solution. This earth settles
in the bottom of the stream, thus continually
raising the bed. This in turn, necessitated
a continual raising of the embankments, until
in some places the bed of the river was on
level with the adjacent plain.
The river in some places is almost an aque-
duct, and break in the levees at any time
causes an inundation.
OF course, when the river doubles its vol
ume, the pressure upon these levees mostly
constructed of earth and driftwood, becomes
enormous. and they must give way. And,
when they do break, the consequences are
such as we have seen.
The question now being discussed is how
to prevent these almost annual disasters. 1t
is argued, with some force, that we should
initiate the example of Egypt, which for fifty
centuries has fructifed its lands by the over
flow of the Nile.
In that country, the overflow is regarded
az something to be welcomed, not guarded
against, and it is possible that the Mississippi
floods might be utilized in the same way.
But this would compel the abandonment
of many fourishing towns and cities that now
line the banks, and puts that plan out Of the
question. Yet, if the levee system is maintain
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-23

This is illustrated by the story of little
Maine boy, who declared a philosophic indie
pendence, and accepted the consequences Of
his disobedience.
His mother dressed him up in new fan
mel shirt and sent him to school. The shirt
irritated his skin, or, in other words, he
itched. When he came home that night, he
was cross-and very cross for SO small a
boy-and he declared he and the shirt had
parted company forever.
The next morning, as his mother prepared
to dress him for school, the boy drew the line
at the shirt.
"No," he said, quietly but firmly, "I don't
want to wear that shirt"
A brief debate ensued, in which the boy
appeared to have formed his opinion, and to
have decided to stick to it. The question,
when put to the house, was carried by the
bow, who would not don the shirt.
"if you will not wear it," said his mother,
'I shall send you back to bed"
Back to bed he went. He got no dinner.
Afternoon came. A neighbor went in to see
him-his mother telling her that she had a
bad boy upstairs.
The boy lay there in bed wide awake, his
little cheeks flushed with the situation but
showing no signs of change of heart.
"Don't you want to go to school?" asked
the neighbor. :, ~
go to school again"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-23
Doubtful French

A lady who lives in New Orleans writes:
I stopped yesterday to price some very beau
tiful pears which were exposed for sale upon
fruit stand
''What sort are they?' asked, "and how
much do you charge for them?'
Fifteen cents apiece" replied the vendor,
briefly. They're the real duchy dangle 'em."
It took me until morning to make out that
he cant the "Duchesse dAngouleme."
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-23
Copyright by James Blverson.)

fVAYl HO but an eye witness can tell the
w stampede on the plains? a young
ENEE9I man, who aspired to be Cow
Gse4y puneher," thus thus writes Of his ,1oo eX,
ho.d e.o-, peplence; paans I'VE had to take lioo
and there were eight men and a foreman to
drive the herd. All went well for six days.
and then it began to look like rain. The cat
tie were restless, and instead of walking our
horses around the herd we were compelled
to travel at a sharp trot., Daylight faded
val of the second guard l went back to camp
and turned in. fully dressed as usual, with
the exception of my boots. Then the rain
began to fall, first in drops, then in a down.
pour. Suddenly rumble and shaking of
the ground was heard, mingled with hoarse
shouts.
They're running! yelled the foreman.
Mount, every one Of you'll Without waiting
to pull on my boots / vaulted into the saddle
and tore after the foreman. Guided by the
thunder of hoofs the herd was soon over
taken, and | strove to get in front of them,
boys galloping in the lead, shouting and. wav,
ing. their oil cloth coats, slickers,' and
trying to stop the headlong flight AS well
try to stop the torrent of Niagara! The terri
fed snorts of the cattle were almost drowned
by the .s classhing Of horns, h thunder of boots
slicker until my arms aaehed. but the wild
race was unslackened. Then an unexpected
event occurred. The herd divided into two
sections of one of which was the sole lead
er. while the other portion followed my two
companions. On we galloped. The rain had
with cold. Another mile or so, and just
when my pony was ready to drop, the herd
halted, painting and quivering, all the run
knocked out of them. There was not more
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-23

ana one winch everybody should un-
derstand 1t is generally supposed, however.
that Chinese interpreter is employed in the
post office expressly to handle the Chinese
mail But that is not the case, the govern
ment never having found it a necessity to
employ such person.
When a Chinaman wishes to send letter
to his native country, he must employ the
services of an interpreter, unless he can
write English himself. He writes, seals and
directs the envelope in his own language.
He then goes to Chinese interpreter, who
writes the address in English on another
part of the envelope. The letter is then
ready for the mail.
1t goes through the post office, and then
takes journey across the country to San
Francisco. A China-bound steamer CONVEYS
it across the ocean to its destination, where,
after going through the China post office, ii
is delivered to the person to whom addressed
The incoming mails are handled very much
in the same way. An interpreter in the Chi.
nese post office writes the address in English
on all mails directed to this country When
letter reaches the post Office, the clerks
never pay any attention to the name, and
not one time In ten thousand do they know
whether letter is for Chnaman or some
body else. They look only for the street and
number. The mail is sorted, and is then de-
livered by the carrier. So what seems very
complicated process, is indeed very simple
one, causing no Inconvenience whatever.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-23
Liked the Business

A young fnancier aged four. who was given
FIVE cents for every mouse caught in small
trap, finally asked leave to spend the pro-
ceeds. The nurse was told to go wherever he
led her, to see what he proposed buying. He
passed all the toy and candy shops, but
paused before a hardware store, and, point
Ing to the window, exclaimed, triumphantly:
II buy more mouse-trap, Fanny!"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-23
THE MISSISSIPPI FLOODS

- HE ROCKY MOUNTAINS have been
called the backbone of the United
States, and the Mississippi River
WsNl may with equal justice be called the
Isey main artery. Rising in the high
lands of Minnesota, it falls about
Zoo feet in its course of 26OO miles until it
hpties into the Gulf of Mexico With its
'fanches, it drains an area of /, ,226 600 square
piles, and it is navigable for 220O miles,
The navigable branches number 1900, the
4rgest of which is the Missouri River. In
iced, the Missouri is so large that it has been
'eld to be entitled to distinction as the main
4ver, and it is claimed that it should give
Is name to the stream after its junction. But
Ihe present designation is doubtless fixed for
oll time.
This great river forms portion of the
boundaries Of ten States, and, before its juno
Fion with the Missouri, it flows through a
picturesque and beautiful region, the banks
being lined by bold bluffs-the valley being
from one to ten miles in width. Below the
Junction the river changes its character; The
clear water. becomes muddy and turbid, there
Is great increase in volume, and the valley
ssyidens to thirty or fifty miles. The delta
through which flows its numerous bayous is
one hundred and fifty miles wide.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-23
Flannel Shirt Contest

a rule, a parent is the judge Of
what is best, but not always. 1t
may happen sometimes that the
child is in the right, and when
that is proven, it is wise parent
who will surrender nracefnllu.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-23
The Chinese Mail

ANY persons have asked the ques-
ton: "How is the Chinese mail
handled in the post offce?" 1t is a
question which has excited consid-
cradle discussion at different times
and one which eYeryhodv shnnld nm.
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niiteriim Den Insoritf bes t"ieilten
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anld6lid ees @erIilitcs an Mcnibe:s
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,Sn Der @ilocrnik perirrt.

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Satin Oes GonareBmitelieoes Sranf
Con bon ct. 2ouis, ein Mitglieb Der
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uno Snoianern 5uiunmcn9elette
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bedt. Sic bate eroben Shreden
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5obrt nad Dem Often an.
Gle ariediIfe Heeicrung bat be-
ifloiien, cine @eianbtifaft in @oib-
ington 5u etabIiren.
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@annbcOitnitcte ppr @clidIt.

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race S. Stonc," meld1er nit &obIcn
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Carrie Watiun ms Mrbeitsbans.
@abington, 3. 6, 10. Sep

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ml,roe perbaftet, neil iie Dem 9efebl
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moreitrakc, nabc 6nitum Sonie Npe.
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SIN Saae, 10. Sept. Ser
bon ben Gelegaten Stnlien's nlb
Irsentinien's CUR bieiigeit Srieoenss
Gonferen5 pereinbarte ullgemeine
Shieosgerihts . Gertrug lpuroe int
&itterioale bon Den I%boronIneen
Der beioen Gambler nit 0ent 8rofcn
Sornielli unb Or. Toque Saen5.
Tena on Der Spite unter5eihnet.
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teln uno beiagt, oaB Die beioen 21n-
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5lpilben linen etna er~itebenben
Sdlpierisfeiten, nit ausnabme iol-
der, Die iih auf Srogen Der Ser
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The Washington herald., 1907-04-27
BONAPARTE "BOSS EMERITUS"
Attorney General Usurps Brand
New Political Title.
Declares lie No Longer seeIs Justi-
fed in Commenting On Demo-
cratic statesmaBsbip.
sneei.I to The wa.hinrton Hersls.

SPECIAL 70 The Washington Herald
Baltimore, April 26.-Charles J. Bcla-
parte, the greatest living authority on
political bosses. located another species
this morning. Following so quickly upon
his discovery Of the 'legaIized boss, this
performance is bound to increase the
reputation of the eminent political bac-
terlologist. lie was able 10 announce that
he himself IS 81 member OF the new
species. 10 which he gives the scientific
name Of boss emeritus
Mr.. Bonaparte was asked if he would
not make some comment upon the SATIRE
cal remarks Of Senator Rayner at last
nights meeting In the Lyric.
Il regret to say" he answered. that
owing 20 my indisposition and also 10
the pressure of some urgent Official bust
ness, have had no opportunity TO i'm
prove my mind by reading what the
great statesmen and orators said last
night at the Lyric.
About two years ago I learned from
the Democratic papers and speakers of
Baltimore that ] had become Republican
boss of the State. Recently / learned
on the same unimpeachable authority
that / had been deposeu. / accepted boln
statements as true. because / felt sure
those responsible for them knew all about
the matter. while I didn't; and SO, during
my boss-ship felt bound to give the pub
lie the benefit OF my views.
But now that 1 am only a boss emeri-
tus the public can hardly feel any special
interest in the views OF an individual so
insignificant, and 1 feel justified, there
fore, in giving more attention 70 other &c
mands on my time and less 20 the utter
ances of leading lights in Democratic
craftsmanship and oTatory."
Mr. Bonaparte, who has been under the
weather for a week past, was reported
much better to-day ana Cunvaiescing
rapidly
Representative Sydney E. Mudd is sup
posed TO wear the mantle that is popular
IL believed to have fallen from the
shoulders of Mr.. Bonaparte when Thomas
Parran was elected chairman of the Re
publican State central committee. He was
asked to-day what comment he had to
make on the speech made by Senator
Rayner last night at the Lyric.
Il am glad said Mr.. Mudd. that Sem
ator Rayner in his efforts To entertain his
audience. hit upon a live subject"
The Washington herald., 1907-04-27
. De va.hlngtoa -.

Special % The Washington Herald
Baltimore, Nd. April 26-Just before
the last event was called at Pimlico race
track this afternoon a pistol shot rang
out in the grand stand, and the audience
rose to see a man struggling TO wrench
a revolver from the hand of a woman.
Mrs Nina King. of Buffalo. N Y. had
wendell her way through the crowded
sand until she confronted William Dunn.
aged forty. OF Ogdensburg. n. Y. a fol-
lower Of the races. Without a word Mrs.
King drew a .Ss-eaiiber pistol and shot
Dunn in the left arm. Dunn shouted. II
am shot, and grabbed the woman and
tore of her jewelry in the struggle for
the weapon He obtained the revolver
and tossed II away. The whole stand was
soon in an uproar and women screamed.
Mrs. King was arrested. Dunn. weak
from the loss Of blood, was taken to a
hospital. Mrs. King says she was mar
ried TO Dunn ten years ago. Dunn denies
this
Dunn said that he and Mrs. King had
followed the races all over the United
States, but that he left her here last fall
She found him, he states. ar the last
meeting at Benning, when he told her
their affair was at an end. To-day she
appeared at Pimlic0 and Dunn said she
asked for money to pay her rent. claim
ing that she was without a penny. He
offered he says. 20 give her money, when
she said she did not want the cash, but
him Dunn again insisted that they must
part, and he went into the grand stand
Mrs. King followed and fired the shot
The Washington herald., 1907-04-27
ESTES NAME 10 Be CLEARED
Determine to Prove Judge Loving's
Daughter Was Not Dragged.
Nelson County Continues 20 Discuss
Oak Ridge Tragedy, hut Little
Bad Feeling shown.
- b ~ - -.

Special to The Washington Herald
Lsnchburg, Va, April 26.-That Judge
" c.. Loving, who shot Theodore Estes.
at Oak Ridge, last Monday. believed his
daughter had been drugged when he kill
ed Estes. and that he made such a state
ment before Bail Commissioner Payne at
Oak Ridge Tuesday, when bail was al
lowed, was vouched for this afternoon by
a mutual friend Of the Loving and Estes
families.
This is said to be true. Notwithstanding
several statements to the contrary issued
from Lovingston.
There is ia Nelson County much talk
and speculation relative 20 the tragedy
and the causes. whether real or fancied,
leading up 10 it. but the best advices
here are to the effect that there is little
bad feeling over it.
Mutual friends Of the Loving and Estes
families are visiting both families and
condoling with each in their trouble and
bereavement. There seems II be no bit
terness on the part Of these mutual
friends. and none Of them cares 10 lose
the friendship OF either.
The members of the Estes family are
willing for the law to take its course, but
it Is believed that they viii not leave any
thing undOne that can be used 10 clear
the name of the dead man from the
charge or suspicion of having wronged
Judge Loving's daughter. Their sole ef-
fort 1t is said, will be TO show that Miss
Loving was not drugEed, and il is ger
orally accepted that she Was not.
Judge Loving has made no sta cement
since the application for bail was made
Tuesday morning. and IL is not believed
that he viii talk again until the matter
comes up for ,rial
The Washington herald., 1907-04-27
NEEDED REFORMS PROMISED.
Candidate Bowie F. Waters An
nounces Platform in Montgomery.

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Rockville, Md. April 26.-Bowie F.
Waters, who has announced himself as a
candidate for the Democratic nomination
for states attorney, to succeed Robert B.
Peter will begin in a few days TO make
a thorough canvass OF the county. He
has for SORE time been in favor OF GER
tain reforms in county affairs. and viii
plainly tell the people his opinion con-
corning these matters. In discussing the
subject to-day, Mr.. Waters said.
In the first place, l am opposed to the
fee system in paying public officials for
their services. Their compensation ought
TO be fixed by law. and the people should
know just what salaries they are receive
ing. If I be nominated and elected to
the States attorneyship, shall recon-
mend to the general assembly the passage
Of bill making the Office a salaried one.
From 81, 800 to 5000 per annum I regard
as ample compensation for the work.
Il am also in favor of a law that viii
give TO justices of the peace jurisdiction.
concurrent with the circuit court, in eases
of petit larceny and simple assault. Such
a change would result in quite a saving
TEN prisoners are held IN jail for long
periods at considerable cost to the county.
1 would make it the duty Of the States
attorney to render TO the justices of the
peace such assistance as might be neces-
sary 10 aid them in the proper perform
ance Of their duties in such cases
Il believe there is a strong sentiment
among the county people in favor of these
reforms, and / intend to do all within
my power TO promote their adoption. An
honest official viii perform his duty no
matter by what method ne receives his
pay, and the suggestion, made by some,
that a change from fees 20 salary might
lessen the diligence Of the prosecuting Off
Ger is therefore unworthy of oonsidera-
ton. IT a public servant proves derelict
in his duty he should be displaced from
the office and properly punished for his
negligence or wrOngdoing
John ". Collier, Of BaEnesville district
is notifying his friends that he viii be a
candidate for the Democratic nomination
for sheriff of Montgomery County 10 sue
coed Sheriff James P. Gott. Mr.. Collier
The Washington herald., 1907-04-27
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU.
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Conner Of Prince and Royal Streets.
Alexandria, Va, April a6.-By the terms
Of the viii of former Mayor George /.
Simpson. probated to-day in the Corpora
ton Court, the bulk of the estate of the
deceased is bequeathed 10 his widow. Mrs.
Virginia Simpson. The instrument, which
bears date Of February u. 1903. was not
found until this morning. and as II was
at first thought that Mr. Simpson had left
no win. an order was signed by Judge
Barley appointing Mrs. Simpson admin
istratrix of the estate. After the paper
was presented in court to-day the order
was anulled.
The win, in Mr. simpsons own hand
writing. is on a single sheet Of paper. and
IS couched in brief language. The testa-
tor directed chat no appraisement be
made of the property. The widow is ap-
pointed executrix. The house and lot
southwest corner Columbus and Cameron
streets, together with the furniture be
longing TO the premises, are devised 70
AIRS. Simpson. TO the two sons of the
deceased, George Robbins Simpson and
French c. Simpson. the sum Of $4,000 each
is bequeathed. The VIII stlpulates that
the former shall receive his share upon
becoming twenty-one years Of age. and
that the latter shall receive his portion
when he arrives at the age of twenty
five The remainder OF the estate is be-
queathed to Mrs Simpson. In the event
that she remarries, it is provided the resi-
due of the estate win go to the sons.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-27
LONGBOAT a PROFESSIONALS
Runner in Trouble Over Purse
Which Toronto WIN Give Him.

New York, April 26.-The announce
sent from Toronto that Thomas Long
boat, the Canadian Indian long-dis-
lance runner, has received a purse Of
$500 as reward for winning the Bos-
ton \. A. Marathon race last Friday,
marks another epoch in the lively life
Of the aborigine
Local athletic AUTHORITIES are already
propounding the question: rs Long
boat a professional According TO
the dispatch from Toronto, the red man
has received a number OF medals.
watches. and other gifts as tokens OF
esteem IN which he is held across the
border
The city council also donated $500 as
q nucleus OF a fund 10 be subscribed
for the purpose of sending Longboat
TO college 70 complete his education.
Having accepted the money. Long
boat, according TO the Amateur Ath-
letic Unions ruling of the past, be-
comes q professional
The Washington herald., 1907-04-27

Early's staff Immediately after the war
closed Senator Daniel began the study OF
law. and in a short time was admitted 70
the bar. He served both in the house Of
delegates and the senate Of Virginia. and
was sent 10 Congress in 1855. He finally
was given the post in the upper house Of
Congress in 1881 where he has remained
ever since, and has until 1911 TO serve
in his present term. He has written d
number Of law books, and his home is in
his native town Of Lyncnburg.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-27
INFECTION AND GOATAGION
HOUsEHOLDERs CAUTIONED.
Disinfect Freely This Spring.

Infectious and contagious diseases are
prevalent The use of a reliable disin-
feetant protects the household. The last
thing at night pour into the traps of the
closets, Wash-basins, sinks. &c. Just a
little Platt's ChloFides Dusty or damp
corners and eracks-nooks behind plumb
ing, and all spots that can't be reached
by 1he serubbing brush. should be freely
sprinkled with a mixture OF one % part
PlatLs ChloTides and ten Q0 parts OF
water This dilution costs less than 3
cents a quart DO not neglect a liberal
sprinkling of the cellar. 4To remove. oh
jectionable odors where sprinkling is in
advisable, keep a cloth or sponge moist
ened with the dilution mentioned A lit
tie extra care just now may prevent
much sickness and expense.