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Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-10

from pair of cleaning heels, and one of the
savage beasts went tumbling straight out up
on his back
The other, springng down upon allfours,
and giving vent to a deep growl, rushed di-
rcctly for the noble horse.
But Pontiac's heels met him as he came,
and his big paw fell short of their mark.
The first bear, having quickly reganed his
feet, the two now proceeded to attack their
enemy upon opposite sides.
But Pontiac was equal to the occasion. AS
sailed as he was by two such terrible crea--
lures, he manifested an intelligence almost
human.
Wheeling, rearing and swerving, he avoided
their furious charges with the hghtness OF a
deer, at the same time ~battering their hard
heads or planting resounding blows in their
shaggy sides.
The very bones of the great brutes seemed
to crack under the strokes of those steelshod
heels, that flew out with the quickness OF
lightning
Again and again. roaring in impotent rage,
was each assailant sent tumbling along the
ground as he upon his launches Tor
spring.
The turf was torn up, dead sticks cracked
and flew, and growl and snort were mingled
in frightful chorus.
All this the boys saw and heard; and one
may imagine the frenzied excitement of the
scared youngsters as they watched the prog
ress of a battle upon which their very lives
depended.
At length one of the bears, with a broken
jaw and nose reduced to pulp, gave up the
fight and commenced shufhing off. The other
quickly followed, though with one eye gone
and one leg hanging useless.
But Pontiac was not yet ready to part COM
pany With fierce snort he started in pur-
suit, his dangerous heels causing them more
than once to turn in self-defense like
treating army.
AS the boys attempted to leave their perch,
the old, rotten treetrunk, already trembling,
gave way completely, and down they came
with it to the ground. mere rim of wood
had held it, and by this only had their lives
hung while the two old grizzlies were at
work with tooth and claw.
Pontiac followed his beaten enemies till
they found shelter in thcket at no great
distance; then, snorting and neighing. he trot-
| ted back to the scene of the fight
/ The two lads called him by name but his
fierce excitement had not yet subsided, and
with his head high in the air. he stared at
them wildly, his thick, beautiful name fairly
bristling above the strong, arched neck
But the force of habit prevailed, and by
the exercise of much patience, his young mas
ters finally succeeded in getting him back to
his pasture.
Strange as it may seem, not a scratch or
bite appeared upon his sleek hide-the battle
had been all one way, and he was not whit
the worse for it.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-10

ing forward, he had seized the old wolf with
his teeth, and pulled her down as she was
trying to scramble up the steep ledge II
there were other cubs, as there prooaoiS
were, they had made their escape.
Only a very small portion of the poor calf
had been devoured the charge of those thun
dering hoofs having apparently interrupted
the repast almost soon as it commenced;
All this was quite plain to them, and they
could not help thinking that Pontiac seemed
very proud of his achievements. as he came
up snorting and whinnying and tossing his
handsome head. But he was not whit
prouder of it than were they.
Fastening home, they related what had TAX
en- place, and they found when Pontiac
led up, that some of the blood upon his fet-
locks was his own, the fierce old wolf having
given him one or two savage bites before the
life was trampled out of her.
1t would be needles to say that his wounds
were well cared for.
"Why, he is better than dog!" said Ohio,
enthusiastically.
the wolves kill poor old Caesar for us last
spring? Pontiac would be a match for a
pack of 'em mile long!"
1t was true that their old farm dog, Caesar,
had lost his life in the manner indicated, and
now it seemed as if Pontiac had taken upon
himself to fill his place.
AS the boys rubbed his strong, sinewy
limbs with healing liniment, little did they
imagine care,
and how abundantly, too.
Luckily, the teethmarks were not very
deep, and soon the old routine went on as
before, Pontiac being occasionally let out to
Craze and frisk, filling all the pasture with
his vehement neghings.
But one day, Ohio and Edgar discovered
to their surprise, that he was missing from
the lot in which he had been confined, hav-
ing apparently pushed down a weak portion
of the rail fence, and gone out at the gap.
The region beyond being unfenced, the way
ward steed would thus be permitted to wan
der at his pleasure; but hoping that he might
not yet be far off, the boys quickly started in
pursuit-in order. if possible, to turn him
back.
Once or twice, where the ground was fav-
orable, they detected hoof of-prints, and this en-
couraged them to go on; but presently all
trace Of the fugitive was lost. The region was
wild and broken, showing lines of sage-brush
here and there, with clumps of trees that
prevented them from seeing to any considera-
bic distance.
At length they made startling discovery
Pausing by an old hollow cottonwood, of
remained standing, they observed near it the
unmistakable footprints of bear, so fresh
that they seemed to have been made that
very day
"Only look" exclaimed Edgar. why,
they're foot long--just as if big man had
"And see" added Otho, where he has
scratched himself against the old trunk-here
is some of his hair sticking to it,"
They gazed quickly about them in alarm;
but instead of discovering a. bear, their eyes
fell upon a much more welcome object. 1t
was no other than Pontiac, fifty OF sixty rods
off and just disappearing in hollow.
Now they would get around him, they
Thought; and with this idea they made sort
! of flank movement at run,
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-10

HE two Raymond boys, Otho and
Edgar, are twin sons of an old
friend of mine, who occupies
ranch about forty miles from Santa
Barbara. California, and close un-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-18
EIGHT BELLS"

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 The Brothers Byrne's Eight Bells" chime forth their familiar tidings from the stage of Polls Friday and Saturday, Sept. 20-21. The entire production has been remodelled so that it will scarcely be recognized in the new form. It is quite supertiuous to say that the alterations add to the general merit of the production. The plot remains much as it was, but the specialties introduced at short inter- vals are entirely new and pleasing
 The Byrne Brothers remain to give life and action to every scene. The third act is almost entirely new. The curtain rises. upon a rustic scene. in Parisian park. In the background are the acrobats posing as statues. Their antics are very amusing. The originality of the. performance and the diversities of its specialties are sure to fill the house. Popular prices
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-18
ENGLISH TECHNICS.

The dew falling in England in the course of a year Is said to be equal to five inches Of rain.
 A census was taken recently ot the St. Johns Road workhouse. London. which showed that the number of in- mates was 1.6f3. and of these 1,1JO were over sixty years of age.
 The largest parish in England is LydfOrd. which comprises a large DOT ton of Dartinoor. It covers GO.O00 acres. and the rectOry is twenty miles by road from two outlying hamlets-
 The allowance of the lord mayor of London up to the mayOralty of Sir Sidney Wateri0w In 1872 was S40.000 annually. but it was increased in that year to sJ0up0. at which sum 1t has ever since remained
 The proposition Is being discussed 10 pull down inc Bank of England build ing which is one story in height and coyerS eight aerss. house it In a seven story buihiinz o7 a portion Of the site and sell the rmafnder of the land the vsIue Of which fs estimated at s52 500 ala
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-18
COMING EVENTS.

Sept 19-A. NJ. F. Zion church. Literary and musical concert.
 Sept 20-HamiltOn hall. Mill Plain. Dance given by Court b. B. Hamilton. F. of A. -..-,
 :. September 20-Goodwill hall, Wat erville, third. annual dance given by Court. Welch, r. of A. degree team.
 Sept 21-Lithuanian hall 1O3 Green street. First annual ball blven by Morressy's orchestra.
 Sept. 21.-Simonsville Club rccpp- ton given by Smith X Griggs Base ball team.
 Sept ::2-0s6orh Glen. Clambake given 5y the East Side Outing club of Nacsdtuck.
 Sept. 27-Auditorium, second an- nual whist party given by the young ladies of St Anne's parish.
 Sept 2S, 30. Oct 1, ?, 3, 1, 5-At E. A. c. hall The annual fair of the Brooklyn Athletic club.
 Oct 2-Turn hall ScovilI street. Sociable and dance.
 Oct 3-Knights of Columbus hail. Sociable and dance given by tue l.. A. to R. of R. T.
 Oct 5-Turn hall scoviIl, street. Swedish dance given by Loge Gotta Leion 0. of V.
 Oct. 5-Odd Fellows Hall. Ches- hire. Reception and dance given by the R. T. D. club.
 Oct T-Poli's theater Entertainment given by St Francis Xavier's parish.
 Oct 1U-City hall. Third annual dance given by St Thomas Cadets Football team.
 Oct 1S-Music Hall, Citizens Bank building. Sociable and dance given by the Winchesters.
 Sept 22-Our Lady of Lourdes hall. Motion pictures and entertainment.
 Oct 2j-City hall. Twelfth annual sociable given by Ladies cuxiiary. 4. o. H.
 Nov. T.-Leavenworth hall. recep- ton and dance given by Algonquin Social club.
 Nov 13-20-Lithuanian aalI. Grand fair given by the Lithuaaiap Nomen's society ruta.
 Nov. 14. 15-Go0dwill hall. Wa terville. Under The Gas Light" or ''In The Shadows of Old New York, fin 5 acts, by the Wateryille Thespian club.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-18
SHORT STURTES.

More pickles are eaten in the United States than in any other country.
 The band leaders in Manila are teaching the Filipinos the various na- tional American airs.
 Montreal has a colony of about 100 Chinese workingmen. Only forty new corners have joined 1t since the $500 head tax of 1904 went into effect.
 For the first time in the city's his tory two Chinamen received badges from the New York fire department recently permitting them to enter the fire lines. Both are business men in Mott street
 The acting commissioner of internal revenue has informed an inquirer that denatured and untaxed alcohol can be used in making liquid soap only when the soap Is not to be used or sold for medicinal purposes.
 A Scotch terrier ten inches high. weighing eight pounds, after q terrific battle killed a black snake five feet iong nehr Gibraltar. Pa. The dog is an experienced snake fighter and has been bitten many times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-18
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VAUDEVILLE.

It is seldom that sketch as clev- erly played as Three of Kind" is seen in vaudeville. George Abel, the we'll known English character actor, heads the company and gives splen- did performance. Ills supporting company of seven people are all cap able players and the offering is by far the best thing of it's kind ever seen here in vaudeville. MT Abel is an actor of ability and his work in the, sketch is far better than, the work that is seen in the comedies of the legitimate stage. He does not resort to .buffoonery of any sort but gives a performance of clean cut comedy. The added feature of. Miss Bessie Wynn comes in for much ap- plause. Miss Wynn is an excellent vocalist and a charming comedienne. Her work in vaudeville is just as at tractive as her performance in Babes in -Toyland," which was one of the most delightful musical comedy hits of recent years. Beatrice Mckenzie, Walter shannon & Co have a very en- tertaining offering, in "A Shine Fir tation." Other features on, the. bill are Alsace-> & Lorraine, Carroll & Baker, Keeley Brothers, Ratfin's Monkeys and the electrograph. Sou- venir photographs of Miss Bessie Wynn on Friday afternoon and sou- venirs for the children at Saturdays matinee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-18
THEATRICAL BOOKINGS.

Thursday, September 19-The Girl from B'way.
 Friday and Saturday, September 70 and 21-Eight Bells.
 Thursday, September 26-The Old Homestead.
 Monday, September BOA Chorus Girls Luck.
 Tuesday, October 1-Eleanor Rob- son.
 Wednesday. october 2-"shore Acres" h'% >.fh&t
 Thursday, October 3-George Co., han.
 Friday, october 4-"fhe Social Whirl." a..
 Saturday. October 5-"East Lynne" Tuesday. October S-"The Gambler From the West"
 Thursday, October 1o.-"The Gin gerbread Man" Place and the Girl"
 Saturday, October 12-Frank Dam iels.
 Tuesday. October 15-A Yiddish Play
 Wednesday. October 16-The Earl and the Girl
 Thursday october 1T--Grace George in "DivorcOns."
 Saturday, October 19-"The Red Mill" -----~
 Monday, October 21-Pryor's Band.
 Wednesday, October 23-Comlng Thro' the Rye" Friday. October Civilian Col- Her in Caught in the Rain"
 Saturday. October 2G-The Rays. Thursday. October 31-"When knightlIoOd Was in Flower"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-18
"F IT'S MADE OF RUBBER WE
 HAVE IT."
Fountain
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 Soc, s5c, S1.20. LAO, Sl.75. S2O0. Marvel Spray Syringe w s3O0 Premium Spray Syringe ..... S2,OO
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 RUBBER COLLARS. Dull finish. you cannot tell them from linen ........ 25c each
 RUBBER HEELS. Best Rubber Heels .... 25c uair Heels attached to Shoes. .-.. 35c pair RUBBER REPAIRING.
 We repair water bottles. syrinees. baby cab tires. bicycle tires. rubber boots. oEershoes. wTingers, carpet sweepers. etc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-18
MODES OF THE MOMENT.

One of the attractive features of the season anent the separate waist will be the velvet CT heavy brOadcloth skirt topped with a waist Of sheer material.
 To the many women to whom they are becoming it will be welcome intel lizence that rufIs and I'oas are going 10 be rorn. For the most part they will be rery wide and fat rather than fluffy and bilIovy.
 I've distinctive festures nay t-e not cd about sleeves. They have much more fuilness at the top. some Of them even being laid in deep plafts. and they are very ornate, even to the point Of fussiness.
 Two Of the leading features of the fall modes are the development of the ts1cr made and the Japanese effects. each of which draws upon the other to form an entirely new styfe. uhfch. while ii has n. charzcreristics of both. Is at e1ce more practical and nors ar tistic tan sithsr.-Nsw Tork Post
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-18
German GIeanings.

The first use of a menu at a banquet in Germany dates back to 14so.
 Cocoa is drunk more largely in Ger many than in dny other country.
 House numbers In Berlin are in Ju- minous paint and are plainly visible at night
 A dumb tramp has just been arrest ed in Berlin for begging. He used q photograph 10 pour out bis tale of woe to rassersby.
 Gernany's wire crop last year was the poorest since ISIS. There are signs of a crisis similar 10 that ia France. The growers gre agitatiag for greater legislative protection from the competition of adulterated and susared wines.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-18
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hTHE, GIRL FROM BROADWAY,

1HT UIHeH As1Nh oIVOAD W AI N
 "The Girl From Broadway < O'Brien & Mack's most recent musi- cal offering, will be. the chief novelty at. Polls Thursday matinee and night. The play is described as musical comedy in its truest sense and is a triumph of pretty tunes, graceful dancing, exquisite settings and costumes. new. effects and elec- trical devices interpreted by cast of well known favorites and prize beauty chorus. Popular prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-18
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-18
Pith and Point.

It is easy for winner to smile. and s smIEe often besFs In the winning
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-18
Ax-ss.rn r.-r.-a;--

CecI was much impressed by the Sunday school tezcheT's p,sa for nfs- sio7s and eeci5sd to save his pennies fer the hszthen- He made a great effort and fzIled e7re or tvice- Tbea be prayed Q Lori.- he hezEsd. please hesp ne save zy nOuey and dozt lst JIzL tks rszu1t u1a- cune d0En this streeE--Cevslznd Leader.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-07-27
MONTANA ITEMS.

Orton Bros, musical dealers in
Butte, have closed a contract with
the trustees of the Baptist church
for new colossal pipe organ for the
new church Of the Baptist denomina-
ton. The instrument will be made by
the well known Kimball company, and
will cost about $4,000.
Fire Chief Peter Sanger of Butte
is now enjoying long anticipated
trip through Yellowstone park.
The year old daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Clark, who reside at
Missoula, was drowned recently in a
water ditch near the place.
The largest judgment ever given in
Fergus county was entered in the dis
trict court recently in favor Of John
A. Drake and against the Gold Reef
Mining company for $4,000. This
action was started by Mr.. Drake mere
ly to secure title personally to the
Gold Reef property which is now
owned by his corporation.
Joe Uhler, wanted in Cleveland,
Ohio, for a diamond robbery has been
arrested at Helena by the police.
Uhler was picked up on the street as
a suspicious character.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-07-27

Director Ingersoll of Natatorium
park is improving the grounds. Hun
oreds OF new benches have been
placed all over the park, and tables
nave been provided for picnic parties
that bring their lunches. Dozens Of
swings have also been hung, which
will add to the pleasure of the chill
dren.
The band concerts in the afternoon
draw well, the latest popular melodies
and works Of old masters being Of
fered.
director Ingersoll states that the
snoot the chutes" will positively be
open to the public within the next two
weeks.
The circle swing, or flying airships,
Is drawing good business.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-07-27
DEATH OF P. LARSON.
Millionaire Passes Away at Helena
After Two Years
Illness.

Peter Larson Of Helena, the well
known millionaire mining man and
railroad contractor, died Friday night
at Helena after a two years illness.
Mr.. Larson, who came to this coun-
try 38 years ago, penniless youth
but 20 years Of age, was conceded to
be the wealthiest man in the north
west with the exception of Senator
William A. Clark of Montana. His
wealth probably exceeds $4,000 900,
and by some people he was rated as
being worth more than $20,000,000
He and Thomas Greenough of Mis-
soula at one time owned the Morning
mine at Mullan. The property was
sold less than two years ago to the
Federal Mining & Smelling company
for $S,000,000. Mr.. Larson owned a
half interest of the property.
Mr.. Larson was born In 1849 on the
Danish island of Fyen. In 1869 he
came to this country and went to work
on the jetties at the mouth Of the Mis-
sissippi river, going later to Arkansas,
where he first began railroad work.
His contracts for railroad building
were the first ventures to make him
rich. Among other lines Mr.. Larson
built the Wallace issoula branch of
the Northern Pacific, the Spokane
Falls & Northern, and the Washington
Central. He also had large banking
and timber interests.
In 1880 Mr.. Larson welded Miss Mo-
ran of Cascade, Iowa
Mr.. Larson's illness and death was
an indirect result of the Clallam dis
aster, for he was on the i'll fated
steamer, bound for Victoria, B. c., and
after the wreck was afloat in the cold
water for several hours before he was
finally rescued. Cirrhosis of the liver
resulted and eventually caused his
death About a year ago he joined
the Roman Catholic church at Helena.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-07-27
sToEssEL APT RoMANcER.
Russian Government Makes Charges
Public.

ST. Petersburg-A document con.
tanning the indictments against Lien
tenant General Stoessel the defender
of Port Arthur; Lieutenant General
Fock, who commanded the Fourth
East Siberian division at Port Arthur;
Major General Reiss, chief of staff
to General Stoessel. and Lieutenant
General Smirnoff, who pre- coded Lieu
tenant General Stoessel in command
at Port Arthur, was made public here
recently. These officers are being
tried by courtmartial on charges of
cowardice and treason.
The indictments set forth that
Stoessel and Fock deliberately sent
false reports of battles that never oc-
CURED, recommended generals who
had lost battles for decorations, and
surrendered Port Arthur in spite of
the fact that they hid at hand ample
munitions for resistance. All the
crimes with which Stoessel. Reiss and
Fock are charged are capital offenses.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-07-27
news OF The WORLD
SHORT DISPATCHES FROM ALL
PARTS OF The GLOBE.
A RevIew Of Happenings In Both
Eastern and Western HemIspheres
During tho Past Week-NatIonaI,
Historical, Political and Personal
Events

All of the opium dens of Shanghai
have been closed in accordance with
the new law to suppress the smoking
OF the drug. Opium is, nevertheless,
being sold in defiance of the imperial
edict, and is being sold secretly.
1t Is said the emperor Of Korea has
abdicated.
Six people were drowned recently
II miles south of Jamestown, NJ Y.
Their boat was swept over dam and
all were drowned.
That the late Senator Arthur Brown
of Utah four months before he was
shot to death in Washington by Mrs.
Anna Bradley, was anxious to provide
her with a home and adopt the two
children of whom he was the reputed
father may be shown at the coming
trial of the woman.
John w. H. Geiger, late cashier OF
the Canton National bank of Balti-
more, was found guilty in the federal
court of abstracting and fraudulently
using funds of the bank.
Four men were torn to atoms by
the blowing up of the barge Japan,
loaded with dynamite, at Ketchikan,
Alaska.
With all official business of the Ma
tional Educational association trans
acted at Los Angeles, the delegates
have left for home via the northwest.
The appellate court OF San Francis
co has indefinitely postponed action
ON the appeal of Schmitz to compel
Judge Dunno to set a date for hearing
a bill of exceptions. The court left
this matter to Judge Dunno entirely.
The fish schooner Nickerson was
sunk by the White Star liner Romantic
And three OF the crew lost in Satur-
days fog on Nantucket south shoals
Hghtship.
The Inland Empire system In East
ern Washington has received ESQ new
freight cars, designed especially fol-
grain moving this fall. The cars are
now ready for the initial trip. The
cost of the new equipment was ap
proximately $250,00
Jewels valued at $4,000 have been
stolen from a private safe in the Of
fees of j. M. Ceballos & Co., bankers
and brokers of New York.
An old man by the name of Chas
Mundscein, better known in Spokane
for many years as "Old Moonshine,'
was struck Sunday by a freight cal
and killed almost instantly.