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The Globe-republican., 1907-09-05
LION ATTACKS A WOMAN
1t Occurred in a Pittsburg Summer
Resort and Was Nearly Fatal.
Beasts Body Filled With Small Cali
bre Bullets Before He Would
Release His Victim.

P%ittsburg, Aug. 29.-Torn, bruised
and suffering from shock, Mrs. Anna
A. Houcke So years old, Of rs Van
Braam street, this city, died at her
home Wednesday as the result of an
attack by a lion at Luna Park, a sum-
mer resort in this city Tuesday. Mrs.
Houcke was rescued almost from the
Jaws of death while she lay on the
ground where the animal had thrown
!, her, and while scores of rescuers were
firing a fusilade of bullets onto the
blood crazed beast, who meanwhile
was biting and clawing al the wom-
ans body,
The attack occurred Tuesday after
noon when the park was crowded with
women and children, Without warn
ing, the lion appeared from behind
one of the buildings and with a roar
the while lashing his tail, he crouched
and sprang for Mrs. Houcke, who was
nearest to him. The woman scream
ed and attracted the attention of the
crowd. Soon shouts of the hundreds
stampeding for the exits were added
to Mrs. Houcke distressing cries, but
these did net distract the lion from
his assault. The noise eli the panic
attracted the attention of W. A. Down
ing chief Of the park police who
came running to the rescue. He
found the lion tearing away at the
womans clothing, and having drawn
his revolvd' while running he i'm
mediately fired all the chambers into
the beast. Downing reloaded his gun
and fired with but little effect. 9th
er rescuers secured Flobert rifles from
the shooting gallerys and Remingtons
from the concessionaries and were
soon pumping lead at the lion.
Still standing over the pros
trated women, the lion stood
with TIE ground about him
literally plowed up by the hundreds of
shots that were being fired at him.
Soon with the noise of the fire arms
and the shouts of the women and res
cuers the lion turned and rushed to-
( ward the show known as the Mystic
river" where he made his last stand.
Here with the continued lombard
ment the brute succumbed, and sink
ing down upon the ground, he turned
over on his back and with & few kicks
and gasps he died. His skin was COM
pletely riddled with the small calibre
bullets that had been fired at him and
took effect.
The Globe-republican., 1907-09-05
She Experimented,

A little girl of five was taken to
church n Sunday, and listened with
unexpected attention to the sermon,
which graphically told the story of
the stilling Of the tempest on the Sea
of Galilee, and how Christ walked on
the waves. In the afternoon her moth.
er missed her and began an anxious
search of the house. AS she neared
the bathroom she heard sounds OF
splashing, and hurried to the door to
behold a small, excited face peering
over the rim Of the big white tub, and
to hear a small, excited voice *
claim: "Say, mamma, this walking
on the water is quite a trick"
The Globe-republican., 1907-09-05
APPEAL THAT WAS Needed.
Judge Must Also Have Been Follower
Of the Gentle Art.

John Quincy Adams, of Massachu-
sets, third of that name, who died
about ten years ago, was very fond
of fishing, and not especially fond of
his legal profession.
One day, the story runs, a case In
which he was counsel was down for
trial in a Massachusetts, court. Mr..
Adams did not make his appearance,
but sent a letter to the Judge. That
worthy gentleman read it, and then
postponed the case with the announce
ment:
"Mr. Adams is detained on i'm
portant business"
1t was afterward learned by a col
league of Adams that theAletter read
as follows. ID
Dear Judge: For the sake of old
Isaak Walton, please continue my
ease till Friday. The smelts are
biting, and l can't leave"
The Globe-republican., 1907-09-05
VIII PRAY for Public Schools

New York, Sept. Sunday, Sep
TENDER s. is to be observed by the
churches throughout the country as
a day of special PRAYER for the public
schools. The plan was suggested by
National Reform association, and has
been indorsed by the Presbyterian
general assembly and other church
conventions. The fall term of pub
lie schools begins on the day follow
ing in New York and many other parts
of the country.
The Globe-republican., 1907-09-05
Sure to Have One.

Lincoln Steffens, in an address on
municipal politics, said in Chicago Of
a certain city:
THAT city is as notorious for its
r~ottenness as the town Of Pebbles Is
notorious for another characteristic.
Here is an incident that will give
you an idea of the reputation of Peb-
bles.
"On a train one day a mar rushed
into a car, held UP his hand for atten'
ton, and shouted eXcitedly:
ANYBODY here who belongs to
Pebbles?
"Aye; l do said a small, dry old
fellow calmly,
Then said the other, lend US yer
corkscreW.'"
The Globe-republican., 1907-09-05
No More Cheap Excursions.

Kansas City, Aug. 30.-There will be
no more cheap excursions promoted by
individuals or organizations. This rul-
ing has been made by the interstate
commerce commission, and is based
on the assumption that the commits
sion paid the promoter Of such an
excursion is a rebate. and therefore
illegal. The last cheap excursion cut
of Kansas City will be u next Sun
day.
The Globe-republican., 1907-09-05
Grant Farm Sold.

st. Louis, Aug. 31.-Ownership Of
the historic Dent farm, once owned
by General Grant, located outside the
city limits in st. Louis county,
changed hands Friday, having been
sold at auction for $4,000. The farm
was once mortgaged to the Wander
bits, when Grant became president.
1t comprises 49S acres and has long
been a point Of interest as the old
log cabin occupied by Grant is still
standing.
The Globe-republican., 1907-09-05

To prepare the people Of China for
their duties under constitutional gov
eminent, an imperial decree has been
Issued granting provincial ~self-govern-
ment to the provinces Of Pechill and
Kiangsu. The Chinese are moving
slowly, but that they are moving at
all is the remarkable thing.
The Globe-republican., 1907-09-05

John Gresham Brooks, who says
that race suicide is encouraged be-
cause it costs so much to bring up
children in town, should take a trip
through the rural neighborhoods and
explain why they are closing up some
of the district schools for lack of
children.
The Globe-republican., 1907-09-05

People who are afraid Of lightning
ought to be treasured by the statis-
tiSs showing that on an average only
800 people are killed In the United
States each year by lightning strokes.
This makes the average persons
chance Of being killed by lightning
in any year about l in 100000.
The Globe-republican., 1907-09-05

A New York millionaire is reported
to have cope to- his boyhood home in
Indiana, bought the Old barn door on
which in youth he h4a carved his ini-
ttals, and moved IL I'd New York, to be
set up somewhere IA his city house.
His "reminiscences must be of an un.
usually cheerful kind. To most men
the old barn d0la Of their youth was
the drop-curtaih 10 scenes which they
do not care to recall.
The Globe-republican., 1907-09-05
len Years for Murder.

st. Joseph. Aug. 90.-Wesley Chris
topher, a youth who killed Charles l..
Stanley, a commercial traveller, March
30 last, was sentenced to ten years
in the p%enitentiary by a jury Thurs
day. Christopher assaulted a woman
in an alley and when Stanley went to
her s the boy shot him.
The Globe-republican., 1907-09-05

Locomotive drivers in all countries
are obliged to pass tests for color
blindness. In Germany the drivers of
automobiles are now required to sub
NIT to examination of their color
vision. A color-blind chauffeur may
be quite as dangerous as one who is
reckless.
The Globe-republican., 1907-09-05
Nearo,s Valuable Head.

A Kentucky negro earns double
wages as a hodcarrier, because he is
able to do the work of two men. He
carries from 40 to so bricks at a time.
He places the bricks upon a board
which he balances upon his head as
he climbs to the tops Of. high build
ipUc
The Globe-republican., 1907-09-05

Fashionable women in Washington
are planning a hotel for cats. The
women, in the kindness of their
hearts, are unwilling to leave their
pets without care when they go away
for the summer. They think that
there would be patronage enough for
such a hotel to make it profitable, Bos-
ton already has an endowed cat home,
not only for the care of pet cats,
but for the rescue Of such aged and
INDECENT cats as have been turned
loose in the world.
The Globe-republican., 1907-09-05
Mrs. White Denies the Rumor

New York, Sept. Mrs. Stanford
White, widow OF the architect, who
was shot to death by Harry X. Thaw,
has denied absolutely the report that
she is to be married to Mr.. McKim Of
the firm of which her husband was
for many years a member.
The Globe-republican., 1907-09-05
Eour BOYS Drowned in Kaw.

Topeka, Kan, Aug. 90.-Four boys
were drowned at Oakland, a suburb
of Topeka, in the Kaw river Wednes-
day night. Their names are Earl
Fleming, Charles Fleming, Lauren
Rankin and Harold Rankin. The boys
we're wading in the river and got out
OF their depth.
The Globe-republican., 1907-09-05

President Buchanan had the mis-
fortune to be in a position which re.
quired qualities which he did not pos
sess, yet he had some fine traits. 1t
has recently been disclosed that in
1859 a railroad company sent him
a pass over its lines. He returned
1t with the statement that it had
been the practice Of his life to pay
his fare because he was opposed to
lhe whole system Of granting priv
lleges to persons not connected with
the railroads. 1t has taken more
than 4 years for this feeling to be-
come strong enough to induce CON
yress to prohibit the issuing of passes
On interstate railroads.
The Globe-republican., 1907-09-05

The gunuboat Wolverine, which is
said to be the firstiron ship ever con.
structed, was present at Put-in-Bay, on
Lake Erie, when the monument to
Commodore Peary was dedicated there
on August 5. Since that ship was
built, iron has been used for bridges
and buildings, d~isplacing stone and
wood to such an extent that iron
making has become a far greater in.
dustry than numbering ever was.
The Globe-republican., 1907-09-05
The courier.JournaI Back Home.

Louisville, KY, Sept. 1.-THE Cour-
ier-Journal and The Times Sunday
night are again housed in their old
quarters and the customary editions
are now published, as before the fire
Of last week. The first estimate Of
the loss sent out was exaggerated.
The Globe-republican., 1907-09-05

About this time" as the almanacs
used to say, there is always a fren-
sled cry for help from the harvest
aelds Of the west. This year the
game cry has been echoed from the
east. Even In some parts of thickly
settled New England, offers Of $2.75
q day have failed to procure enough
men to harvest the hay crop. Fa.
3hers whose sons feel that they are
en- need Of new tennis rackets, golf
clubs or home gymnasium appar-
Atus, says Youths Companion, should
paste this bit Of information In the
sons hats.
The Globe-republican., 1907-09-05

Cooperation is invited by the mayor
Of Lichfield, England, in repairing the
house Of Michael Johnson, where the
son, Samuel-the great DR.. Johnson
was born. In the house was the book
shop where proud young Samuel re-
fused to stand behind the counter.
Years later, after his fathers death,
Johnson made a pilgrimage of re-
pentance to ~Litchfeld, and with head
uncovered, stood for an hour in the
rain before the shop.
The Globe-republican., 1907-09-05
Habits of Snerm Whale.

The sperm whale can remain below
the surface for about 20 minutes at a
time. Then it comes to the surface
and breathes so or 60 times, taking
about ten minutes to do SO.
The Globe-republican., 1907-09-05

"The Carthagenian mercenaries, he
said, "encased their prisoners in a &C.
ment that, as it hardened, contracted.
You can't imagine how uncomfortable
this was"
"Oh, yes, | can" she answered. Il
once had on a tight bathing suit when
1t began to shrink"
The Globe-republican., 1907-09-05

ton. My wife and many Of my friends
have used Doan's Kidney Pills with
!. good results and | can earnestly rec
ommend them"
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Globe-republican., 1907-09-05
Pointed Conversation.

Pointed conversation.
Jack, l am going away"
"Going away, Madge?"
Yes, going away. But before I 60
I have something to say to you"
Something to say to me, little
wife,"
Eyes, something to say to you. Don't
send me any poker stories in lieu of
the weekly remittance. Thatll be
about all"
The Globe-republican., 1907-09-05
AN ACT FOR PEACE
United States and Mexico Offer
Good Offices to Central
American Republics.
BRING ABOUT CONFERENCE
It is Hoped to Settle the Disputes and
End the Almost lncessant War
fare Among Our Near South
ern Neiehbors.

Washington, Aug. 3O.-President
Roosevelt and President Diaz stimuli
taneously have telegraphed notes to
the presidents of the five republics Of
Central America offering the good of
fices of the United States and Mexico
in bringing about a conference Of the
republics, for a discussion Of plans tc
maintain peace. The announcement
that this action has been taken was
made Wednesday by Acting Score
tary Adee Of the state depart
ment. 1t was stated also that the
notes would not be made public here
until they have been received by the
Central American states, and probably
not until replies lad been received,
The exact time of sending the notes
was not made known, but it is possible
that replies from some of the countries
already have reached Washington, and
it is believed that all will be here with
in "a hours. Mr.. Adee late Wednes'
day received Minister Godoy, Charge
DAffairs CT the Mexican embassy, and
they conferred at length concerning
the STEPS taken looking to the settle
ment of Central American disputes
and ending the almost incessant war
fare between the republics. II
was reported they had been
invited to hold the conference al
Washington but Senior Corea, the
Nicarauguan minister, is authority fol
the statement that such an invitation
socn will be extended. In fact, he
telegraphed President Zelaya to that
effect. In diplomatic circles here il
is said that none of the Central Ameri
can republics can afford to decline tc
accept the proffers of mediation made
by the United States and Mexico
and that this means that permanent
peace practically IS assured.
The Globe-republican., 1907-09-05
MansfleId WAS Waalthv.

New London, Conn, Sept. 2.-Rich-
ard Mansfield died one of the richest
actors in the world. So far as has
been ascertained he left a fortune OF
more than 5000, 900.
The Globe-republican., 1907-09-05

Paris is feeling much disturbed be-
cause its skyline is likely to be mar
red by skyscrapers. Paris overlooks
the Eiffels tower, evidently.
The Globe-republican., 1907-09-05

Take your slate and pencil and fig
ure it out. If the wife is the better
half and a man marries three times,
isn't he so in the hole?
The Globe-republican., 1907-09-05

A Long Island woman says she
would not take August Belmont's word
for one dollar. Would she take one
Of Mark Twain's for 80 cents?
The Globe-republican., 1907-09-05

with my back and
kidneys. l doctored
and used rene
dies without getting
relief. Beginning with
Doan's Kidney Pills,
l found relief from
the first box, and two
boxes restored me to
good, sound condi-
The Globe-republican., 1907-09-05

The young woman who took her
wedding trip and left her husband at
home was merely starting in early to
train him.
The Globe-republican., 1907-09-05

A scientist declares that kissing
will kill freckles, Take this home
and try it on your f~reckle-faced girl.
The Globe-republican., 1907-09-05

There is a failure of the grape crop
In Hungary. Perhaps this will cheer
up the French wine growers.
The Globe-republican., 1907-09-05

The dark horses often run best in
elections because their stains are not
seen so well.
The Globe-republican., 1907-09-05
KANSAS.

Japanese art is running too strong.
ny to the drawing of Notifications.
The Globe-republican., 1907-09-05

Mexico City, Aug. 30.-It became
known Wednesday that President Dia2
had decided to telegraph to the presi-
dent of Guatemala, Salvador and
Nicaragua, offering the good offices
of the Mexican government in the set
t!ement of the differences between
the three Central American republics.
The Globe-republican., 1907-09-05
DOES YOUR BACK AcHEf
Profit by the Experience Of One Who
Has Found Relief.

James r. Keller, retired farmer,
Of Fenner st., Cazenovla, N. y, says:
about fifteen years ago | suffered
The Globe-republican., 1907-09-05
Reasonable EXPLANATION.

II wonder why q dog chases his
tail?"
"A sense of economy"
Economy"
eyes; can't you see he is trying to
make both ends meet?"
The Alaska prospector., 1907-11-21
FRESHMEN TAKE
A BOWLING GAME

Rsuse nit 'em, The Irish lads NAL
Hoped the Germans to fragile III the
bowling game last night, bal aie stu
264 pins to the bad. As there l. chiF
one more game to be piayed-f'r.dh!
niph.-tha veare,s q the green viii
haye to co some if they want 10 eaten
the sauer krauts Seals got hlef aver
age for the Germans and Collins Tor
the Hiberniaps The latter has his
owe on that Meerschaum. and 1t seems
destined to become his pioFersE'
Thrre was a slight change iii tie er-
sonnet 1 f the teams. as the score card
indicates:
The Alaska prospector., 1907-11-21

The Woman's Guild will hold their
annual bazaar next Thursday after
neon at 2 p. m. at Mckinley hall.
Articles suitable for Xmas gifts will be
on sale. and coffee and cake will be
served. Do not fail to attend.
Beds. Cots. Cookstoves. Heaters 20"
averything at Adlers.
Beautiful new waists al Ladies
Bazaar.
November list of Edison Records
now on sale at the Bowling Alley.
Wanted-To rent or buy sewing
machine. Inquire Ladies Bazaar.
Cameron's have just received for the
hold ay trade fancy assortment of
hand kerchiefs. Also ten dozen turn
over aud stock collars--no two alike.
The Alaska Drug Co. are headquart-
ers for Office supplies of all kinds.
WANTED-Ironers at the Northern
Steam Laundry.
Call at the Alaska Drug Go for the
latest popular books
The Alaska prospector., 1907-11-21

Wall Paper. See Rudolph
Small cat in and lot for sale. Apply
j. f. Guthrie.
Ifyou WANT to sell or rent vonr
property, see Harry R. Brown d Co.
A Child's hat given with every
Child's coat purchased at Ladies
Bazaar
Eaton-Hurlbuts Box Papers--2I diff
ferent styles at Alaska Diug Co.
Valdez Cold Storage Co. wholesale
distributing agents for Morgan
Oyster Co.
Follow the crowd to the Mon
tana aud see the new moving
pictures.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-11-21
Notice

All perishables lelt on the Valdez
Dock Company's wharf are subject to
owners risk of freezing
VALDEZ Dock Co.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-11-21

For Sale, Cheap
Two room cabin, store front. on
keystone avenue. opposite assay office
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-24
OFFERED FOR RENT
Houses aud CottaRes-ContinueI

FOR RENT-MOdern brick Groom house;
liza S. Sist St; $40 Thomas Brennan,
Room New York Life Bldg.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-24
TWO MEN ARE LAID AT REST
Colonel u. u. Crazy and Charles W.
wedeII hurled at Forest

The body Of Colonel b. d. Crazy whose
death occurred at Beaumont, Tex, last
week, was laid to rest in Forest Lawn
cemetery at a private funeral at o'clock
Tuesday afternoon. Rev. John Williams,
pastor OF St. Barnabas' Episcopal church,
conducted the services, which were held
at the residence. 2i55 Harvey street. The
pallbearers were all members OF the family
Colonel Crazy was 50 years OF age ana
was one Of the pioneers OF the west, en-
gaging In many OF the dangerous enter
prIses OF the Indian days. He was con-
nected in many ventures with several OF
omaha's most prominent men during pio-
neer times.
The funeral Of Charles w. Wedell was
held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, serv-
ices being spoken at the family residence.
1928 Sherman avenue. Interment was at
Forest Lawn cemetery. Mr.. Wedell was q
member Of the tailoring firm OF Kervan
& Wedell, 1908 Farnam street and was s.
years old at the time Of his death. He ives
found dead late Saturday evening by his
wife, lying on the bed in his room.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-24

ried; clothing and furnishing salesman;
stock man: wide awake, up to date; de-
sres a change; more money; correspond
ence desired. Lock Box No. aS. York.
Neb. (2O-MS7S 3x
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-24
BARGE is LOST WITH CREW
Portions of the Arcadia Float Ashore
and Sailors May Have
Perished.

MANIsTEE, Mich, April 2-The wooden
lumber barge Arcadia, which left this port
April Y for Two Rivers with a cargo Of
hardwood has undoubtedly been lost ia
Lake Michigan with It's captain and owner.
Harry May, his wife and a woman cook ami
a crew Of about eleven men. Marine men
here would not be surprised to hear that
it's wreck was caused by a boiler explO-
sion Some hold the theory that Il went
down as the result Of the storm OF April Il
Wreckage has been found along the
beach from Pentwater north 10 Little Point
sauble and part Of II has been identified al
the cargo Of the lost craft Portions OF It's
cabins and bulwarks have also been found
on the beach near Pentwater.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-24
REcEIvER's NOTICE,
GOVERNMENT NOTICES

u. S. MILITARY PRISON, FORT LEAV-
enworth, Kan, March %. 19O7.-Sealed pro
posals for furnishing wood, coal, charcoal
forage, straw and mineral OIL required
here during year commencing July l. 1907
will be received until 10 a, m. April Is
1907, and then publicly opened Information
furnished on application. Envelopes should
be Endorsed. Proposals for Fuel and For
age and addressed, Captain G. A. Martin
Q. NJ. M28-27- - ABBA y
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RAILWAY lime CARD

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GREAT BARGAINS

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900 new plans for rent g and up. Expert
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ChIcaEo Woman DyInF.

Los ANGELES, Cal, April 3--At the
Glendale sanitaTium this morning Il was
stated that the condition Of Mrs. Alexander
Chytraus OF Chicago was practically un-
changed, though she had spent a quiet
night and had rested well. II was added
that the prospects Tor her recovery are not
favorable. Physicians are making every
effort % keep Mrs. Chytraus alive until the
arrival OF Judge Chytrauss whose train IA
due here tomorrow.
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Bisbee daily review., 1907-01-23
WRITES OWN FUNERAL SERMON
Mans oration on Death Is Read at His
 Bier by Friend.

OMAHA, Jan. PA discourse die tated during his last Illness formed the funeral address over the body of Jas. B. Kitchen, a hotel man, today. It was read by George E. Pritchett, a lifelong friend of Kitchen, and was an exposition of the philosophy of life as viewed by its author.
 Where life is. there death Is king" was his text. The address read in part
 When this paper is read the golden sunlight that makes human existence possible on this globe will have be- come eternal night to me. shall be sleeping the sleep of the dead. But what kind of sleep that is, I do not know. It is a serious matter, if not a real misfortune, to be born into the world. Death may be a passport to eternal life, but no one knows 1t. Life has it's charms. Death Is life's antithesis. It has no charms. It hears no prayers, pities no griefs, spares no living soul. Its triumphant march is never finished"
 Mir. Kitchen was owner of the Pax ton Hotel. It was his request that no | minister participate in his funeral.