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Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-02

wariness was tempered with desire for those
plump duck.
again he crept toward the birds, and again
shouted but now the BOD TN 1nlef Iva was twarG nUa I'd
his den, deposited it there, and then returned
to the game-bag for more.
81 shouted and waved my arm as vigorously
as my unsteady support would allow, but the
fox paid attention to my rawlings, mn
ut was a most exasperating SITUATION Inc
gun was useless and, in spite OF my veXation
at seeing the birds disappear, l had too great
dread of the treacherous bog around me 10
attempt sally to the shore.
"My only hope was in the speedy appear
ance of Van. But he was delayed IN some
way, and 1 had to lie there and watch the 1ox
carry the four teal to his den in the rocks;
out Of sight, in one corner o., the game-bag'
and the fox did not disturb them. ,..4
"When the animal had carried OIL the snat. sass
inc himself on his launches, watched me; AS
looked at him, thought that l could zee
derisive grin curling up the corners " ,,oe ,,e
mouth. | made vow OF relenIless Vens eiss lind
After he had observed me to his heaIt
content ne gave a whisk to his tau anq 9ls-
anneared among the rocks-gone, as l I'M,
agined - make a fine meal on our ln'enueo
'DRfsu Rfhe sun began to sink into the west;
cold was added to my many discomtorts OF
body and mind; and still no Van; Inc Inc mud mud
fats and the WOOdS Wele nhSu "A'A 49, -
ing sFIocks Sen y of plover and duck lit on the
90 80 or circied in the air within range OF me.
a tall blue heron stalked along the edge Of
he lagoon. and craned his long neck toward
me .ne VIII With solemn suspicion. Several grouse
troted THROUGH the woods - all UNCONSCIOUS f0S OF
''isIi sT had plenty of opportunity to notice all
4hase things. when, to my great relief, | saw
snSoo Soo+ coming up the nlet's channel. hailed
4 E Oars and Van ran the boat ashore as near me
as Ne H@' walked along the bank until he reached
me. and, when 1 had briefly explained matters,
hue hs cut down some long poles to aid me in get
'iilH II VS tossed him the black duck--the cause
of al much disaster--took my dripping gun
from r. the wet grass and proceeded to Chamber
EVAN arranged slight bridge with the
poles, and crossed over it without any fur
tber ducking. The three rail and the snipe
remained in nv game-bag. and, as Van also
had had nothing to eat since breakfast, we de-
cided to build fir, and make hasty lunch
con upon the small birds, before we began the
tedious paddle which was between us and the
CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-02

"As you can imagine, l was not very com
Portable IN my wet clothes, but at least had
time to mediate the situation. 1t was
now the middle of the afternoon, and the
sun shone upon me with a grateful warmth.
1t was time for Van to return from inspect
ing his traps, and | could easily see and hail
him as he rowed up the channel to the mea-
dows, where had arranged to meet him.
When L remembered that, without doubt,
| would soon be rescued from my gnomini-
Gus dilemma, the humorous side of the affair
appealed to me; Here was the bold hunter,
his gun choked up with mud and water,
stretched out on frail support in the midst
of a mud-hole.
"The unlucky black duck lay within arms
reach, and | drew it toward me. 1t was a
large, plump bird; but l could not help
wishing it had never chosen that lagoon for a
dining place.
saw, | was in the centre of narrow
ravlnee which stretched into the woods From
ine a69ruPtness of the slopes on either side, I
judged the ravine must be a deep one and
probably for centuries had been filling up with
a lely-like deposit of mud.
was growing hungry, and thought what
q good supper the four teal duck would make
l9r US; also became impatient for sight
had had nothing to eat since morning.
and was growing more and more impatienf
for rescue, when l heard slight noise be-
hlnd me on the bank from which / had
Il twisted around so as to look over NV
shoulder, but at first saw nothing. In a mo-
ment, however, l perceived a reddish head
and sharp, pointed nose thrust out from a
crevice in the rocks. A body soon followed
the head, and the animal sat down and lifted
full sniff. anu care
Il moved my head slightly to obtain bet-
ter view, and the fox, as now knew It to be.
He sprang back toward the entrance to
MS t den and erouehed on rock, to observe
animal evidently decided that this SIR str, noe noe
object, in long boots and corduroys, was harm
less. ""S ma III
He began daintily picking his way over the
rocks, and saw he was moving toward the
spot where | had left my more burdensome
belongings when l undertook to retrieve the
duck. WV
''The fame bag lay partially open, and the
watched the animal as he approached the spot
with that stealthy tread peculiar to all would
be. thieves He shifted suspiciously at the
jacket and then seized one of the teal
81 trembled for the safety of our supper,
and, feeling that it was time for action, I
gave loud shout. The fox dropped his prey
and sprang back; but did not go far. His
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-02

~ BOUT a mile up Hemlock Inlet is a
IN spot of high ground, shaded by tall
w pines, and here the inlet receives the
waters of its chief tributary, Big
Moose Brook. Both streams are famous
throughout the Adirondacks as chosen haunts
of speckled trout.
One warm night in July a party of fisher
men were encamped on this spot of high
ground. They were all ardent gunners, and
they longed for the season to arrive when
they could use their fowling- pieces.
Even now, as they lay about the campfire,
their thoughts with their ducks and plover,
the conversation Jagged. One of them broke
the silence:
and were camping at this very spot, had
an adventure which nearly cured me of love
for duck-shooting.
zone morning we padded toward the inlet's
and ] intent on shooting Van landed me on
the wild grass meadows, near the inlet's
mouth while he went on toward the lake to
visit the traps.
grass were some rail. These fellows waited
until | almost stepped on them before flying
and their wings were so weak that | had no
trouble in bagging three birds.
"While firing at the rail, | flushed wisp
Of Wilson's snipe For two hours tramped
after these birds, wasted much powder on
them and, when | had driven the last one
from the meadows, ! was mortified to find
tndJ Hdu klleu OHly one Slpe, though
had fred six shots.
"Ihey offer most puzzling wing-shots, since
they don't fly in a straight line like other
birds, but, more, in sudden, short darts, first
to the right and then to the left.
"My experience with the snipe somewhat
disgusted me with shooting; but ! determined
to walk toward the lake where the meadows
became mud hats-favorite haunts of duck
and plover.
"Here / saw several focts of teal duck.
feeding in the small ponds which were scat
tered over the fats.
81 tried to stalk one flock after another.
but with nc. success there was no continuous
cover behind which to approach them.
"When the last bird had whiIred away.
and | was standing disconsolately amid the
bushes that surrounded one of the ponds some
teal few by and swooped down, to light near
me in the water.
"Just as they reached the ponds surface,
they saw me, but had time to fire and was
able to stop four as they darted back over the
flats.
Il had hardly done picking up the teal
when black duck flew into lagoon not far
off. This lagoon stretched for some distance
into the woods.
81 crept among the trees, and, as the duck
rose from the water, l was near enough to
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-02

~ BOUT a mile up Hemlock Inlet is a
IN spot of high ground, shaded by tall
w pines, and here the inlet receives the
waters of its chief tributary, Big
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-06-20
OUR NEW SCHOOL BUILDING

The trustees of the Ocala sub
school district have made an appeal
TO the people Of Ocala in. behalf Of a
slightly public schol building. The
question is do the people of the Brick
City desire a building OF pressed brick
and one that will be an ornament to
the town. Or just an ordinary brick
building. t.r.- i
This should appeal : to local pride
and every one Of US should put our
hands in our pockets and make the
necessary contribution We trust the
which appeal has been published in
this paper. will be needed and a lib
erai subscription wal follow.
The trustees wish to raise 1880
pop.t Wait,to be asked. but show your
Rn1my and willing disposition to help
the cause and the town by coming
forward and ,sYascriblns your share
OF this amount THE PAtrohs Of the
school and everys friend 81 education
in Ocala should be willing to contri-
butte to this fund- to secure for us a
pressed trick building with black
boards, fences, out hSuses.a etc., not
provided for In the contract price Of
the building, and as the districts in
come, after meeting current expenses,
leaves no surplus, the only way dxtras
can be had is for one and all to swell
the subscription list.
Yesterday afternoon $500 was sub
scribed for this purpose by five per-.
sons. Remember, every contribution
helps, no matter how small. If you
cannot give 800, or $50, or $25. you
car give less, but by all means give.
Let US have a school building that
will be an ornament and pride to the
town.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-06-20
$. q. BITING
: REAL ESTATE J
Oca1a. -. Florida

By law, both the man who writes or
offers the libellous matter and the
man who knowingly connfves :. It's
publication may be sent to the State
prison. He has a defense IL he can
show that he had good ground for be-
lieving the libellous charge or state
ment was true, but even as a vital
part Of that defense he must prove
that, fifteen days before the publica
ton Of the article he submitted the
charges to the candidate in. question
ano that he did not receive any de-,
NAL Of or answer to them within ten,
days after their submission.
In the matter Of electioneering tl4
law is sweeping. 1t says in part,
1T shall be unlawful for any perJ
son at any place on the day OF any
election to ask, solicit or in any man.
ner try to induce or persuade any
voter on such election day to vote for
or refrain from voting for any candi-
date, or the candidate or ticket of
any political party or organization, or
any measure submitted to the people"
For the man who chooses to obey
the law 1t will not be an expensive
matter to. run for office in this state
hereafter. A candidate for Governor,
for instance. will not be permitted to
spend more than Is per cenc, OF one
years gubernatorial salary, or $3.50,
in a primary campaign, and the max
imum Of his expenditures for a gene
raj campaign is !. limited to $500.
Moreover, within fifteen days after
the. primary or election he must file
a detailed report showing Just how
and where the money was spent. The
candidate is not the only fellow who
- hit. The chap who asks him for
money is just as vulnerable to the
laws vengeance.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-06-20
OREGON WILL BE UToPIAN
When All Her Reformatory Laws Are
Working on Full Time

Portland, Ore, June 1S-Oregon is
fast getting a corner on the Utopia
Of politics. The millennium of the
ballot may not be here. but it has re-
served berth and. paid for it. Here
after, if the. law is enforced, it will
cost a man anywhere from SIS to 500
to ask another man on election day
to vote for any candidate or any
measure-just to ask him, not to pay
him or coerce him.
In their state election the other day
the people put their sanction on such
a measure, and they did a lot of other
things that make one think the old
days of the politician are passing.
Hereafter it will be political crimi-
nal libel" punishable by a. peniten-
tiary sentence, to lie in a newspaper
or circular or poster about a can
didate for office. !
Candidates are forbidden to treat,
to bet on elections, directly or indi-
rectly, to promise any political APP
pointments, to employ workers, ex-
cept challengers, on election day: to
pay voters for time lost in going to
the polls, or to give any voter a
badge or button to wear on election
day.
If candidate pays a newspaper
editor to print something nice about
him, the matter so paid for must be
marked as advertising. Likewise If
the editor boosts" public measure
fof cash his columns must hear the
legend of sale and purchase. The
corrupt practices act which the people
have approved further says:
"No person shall pay the owner, ed
itor, publisher or agent Of any news
paper or other periodical to induce
him editorially to advocate or oppose
any candidate for nomination or cleo
ton, and no such owner. editor. pub
Usher or agent shall accept such pay
ment." =,
/. :. In the case Of political criminal
libel which is a new crime created
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-06-20
JORDAN TAKES A VACATION

Hon.sA. p. Jordan, the brilliant edi-
to. OF the Punta Gorda Herald. . en-
route to Columbus, Miss. spent yes
terday in the city mingling with his
friends and discussing politics. Mr..
Jordan Is one of the best "users of the
rose colored ink" In the state, and his
editorials cause considerable COM
ment throughout the state. He goes
on a short vacation and his countless
friends wish him a pleasant trip and
a speedy return-Tampa Tribune. Il
He deserves 1t and may joy and
rest be with him.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-06-20
NOW, WILL TAMPA BE GOOD

The election has propen the west
coasts strength: 1t has Foven its
power. and as this paper predicted
Tampa will have to stand up and take
notice. If Tampa does not get busy
and call off its dogs against division
we will start wet and dry election
which, as they say, twill put Tampa
out of business" If you want to get
rid Of "demagogues" and "vandals"
we are sure ready to. take UP our
playthings and sinews of war and
leave you alone-seriously alone.-St.
Petersburg Independent.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-06-20
THE GRINDING OF LENSES FOR
SPEcTACLES

Is a delicate operation. It requires
skilled workmen at, high salaries to
grind lenses by prescription. The
smallest deviation from the proper
curvature makes a big difference in
the lens. The measurements are made
with very sensitive instruments and
my lenses are ground for me by work.
men Of the highest skill and scientific
training. NDR. D. M. BONEY,
Eyesight Specialist,
Ocala. Florida.
Office Hours: to IL a. m. and
1880 to 4:3O p. m. Optical Office and
Laboratory. Rooms and 4, Gary
Block.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-06-20
WIFE WANTED

A wife is wanted by a WELL to do
young Ocala business man, twenty
five years of age. Must weigh from
lis to lao pounds; from Is to 20 years
Of age; must be pretty and accom-
plished. Must also be a good house
keeper and able to care for the home
and make it comfortable, although she
Is not expected to do the actual work
herself Address Box 697, city, if you
are in earnest
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-06-20

Editor w. w. Carroll, of the Month
cello News, is out in real hot card,
scoring several white men of his town
because they have left the democrat
ic ranks and are counting favor with
the negroes for the. purpose Of secur-
ing federal foffices.aa He brings up the
picture Of reconstruction times and
wishes to know If his people desire
those days to be repeated.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-06-20
DANCING CLASS

Messrs. Percy Wright, Charles
Hightower and Prof. ]. H. Morris
will open a dancing class in Odd Fell
lows Hall Monday afternoon from $3.50
to $3.50, and thereafter on every Mon
day, Wednesday and Friday after
Moons. Admission to all 10 cents.
Come and learn the very latest done
ing. Always best of music and per-
feet order
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-06-20

GENERAL AGENT wANTED-For
whole or part Of this state; very lib
eraI commission ana expense proposi-
ton; commissions collected by your
men with orders: no competition; ex-
elusive territory:as merit land price and
novelty of ARTICLE appeals TO, every
bushes man: only trustworthy hustler
wantM eneipses rsserences. = Box 81.
Memphis, Tenn
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-06-20

Mr.. L. F. Walsemann, staff cores
pondent of the New York Packer, ar
rived In the city yesterday from Will
liston in the interest of his excellent
paper and will spend several weeks in
and around Ocala interviewing the
truckers.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-06-20

ed. DIR. Baskin said in view of the
early primaries he favored separating
the county and state primaries This
was thrown out only as a suggestion.
In view of the fact the chairman
had in the absence of Secretary Pal
me- done most of the work. the COM
n.ittee ordered that the $40 to the
credit of the secretary be given to Mr..
Graham.
The committee appointed to verify
the vote then reported. This ended
the labors Of the old committee. The
new committee met and reelected J.
NJ. Graham chairman and Drew Math-
ews secretary.
Following is a summary of the
votes cast:
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-06-20

Lewis W. Tim, editor of the Meteor,
st Augustine, discards the old Wash
ington hand press and replaced it
with a cylinder press, an evidence of
progress apd prosperity. Here is to
Editor Zim and his progressive move.
Success to his excellent paper
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-06-20

John N. c. Stockton, late candidate
for governor. in a published state
ment says he has no apologies to
make but bows to the will of the ma
Jcrity. and suggests that the primary
laws needs amending to eradicate
dishonorable methods. He does not
state what form those methods shall
take In the matter of Legislation.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-06-20

II there Is one happy man in Flor
ida over the nomination. of General
Albert Gilchrist for governor it is Ed
itor A. p. Jordan, of the Punta Gorda
Herald, who did good work for his
frien dand fellow townsman.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-06-20

Messrs. Henry Livingston and c.. L.
Sistrunk are home from attending the
great reception rendered Albert Gill
christ In Jacksonville yesterday. 1t
was a great@success. The nominee was
proud OF the vote Marion. gave him.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-06-20

FOR RENT-A four room furnished
cottage and servants quarters. at
stanton: only q short distance from
the lake, splendid location. Rent, S.
a. week. aS Apply to Mr., Frank Lyle.
stanton. Fla. .Ne. - 2 aNf>".g )
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-06-20
BIAS BALL

Result Of Yesterdays Games in the
South Atlantic League
Savannah 8; Charleston 2.
Macon 5; Augusta 1.
Jacksonville o; Columbia 1.
Where They Played Today
Charleston at Savannah.
Augusta at Macon.
Jacksonville at Columbia.
y Standing of the Clubs
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-06-20

Mr.. J. L. Carter of Leroy was at tn
MCnteZuma yesterday.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-06-20

spaldingss baseball goods at tn,
9cala News Co.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-09-18
The Clash In Persia.


When the son OF the dead shah Of
Persia declared a little more than a
year ago that he would undo the lib
eralizing work OF his fathers hast days
the world was in doubt as to the
young rulers capacity for the throne.
In fact, the flrst accounts OF his atti-
tude were revised. and he was made
% say that ha thought bis father had
gone too far. but that be was In sym
pathy with tho aspirations Of the peo-
pie for political progress Gradually
differences between the shah ana the
Nationalist party widened. with the
result that artillery was turned upon
the hail o. parliament. Under similar
conditions recently the car Of Russia
dissolved the douma by imperial edict
u b noticeable that the new shah OF
Persia has Rnssianlaed his army by
Orgapizing Cossaek bands under Rus
sian oGiceFa. Evidently he intends to
initiate Russian ahsolntism at lts
w0rse Not only h the national army
loyal 70 the monarch. but the people
seem 20 aide with him against the Ma
tionalists. Without public support
eoastitutiOnalIsm h certain to undergo
an eclipse IN Persia.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-09-18

II was on a ferryboat plying between
Sydney and Manly, one Of that cffy's
beautiful suburbs. Every seat was oc-
eupied. Each occupant felt the infIu-
ence and prepared for an enjoyable
trip when Iank girl Of fifteen appear
ed. dragging by the hand a screaming
child. There she stood. giowering. A
mild lady suggested the child might be
in pain. An old bachelor muttered that
people who had charge Of children
should keep them at home. Low
voiced but distinct imprecations were
now rife. She took not the slightest
heed Of the muttering or the bawling.
which was now at the highest pitch.
till the suggestion was offered that
medicine would do it good Then she
arose in her wrath. as 1t were, and.
giving the child vigorous shake. said:
ETHEL. cry as loud as you like. i've
paid your fare."-London TitBits.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-09-18
A Third Reason For Tree Plantins

A Third Reason For Tree Planting.
Uncle Sans tree planting and farm
experts have just undertaken a prac,
teal and scientific study OF the use
and effect Of timber wIndbreaks and
shelter belts. AT present wlndbreaks
are planted haphazard, says a recent
bulletin OF the forest service, one kind
here and another there, and II any
one kind is better than another the ex-
perts think the fact should be proved
by experiments conducted upon one
plan over a wide region OF agricultural
lands, It Is proposed to collect facts
never before brought together and. II
possible, settle this question once for
all.
Forest preservation and tree planting
have been zealously urged upon the
people Of this country in recent years
for two reasons--namely. the main
tenance Of watersheds and the growth
Of timber supply. The windbreak and
shelter belt are known to be important
also, and the question how to proceed
where the land Is practically bare Of
trees Ii one which viii first engage the
attention OF the forest service. For
tunately II Is possible to Kill two birds
with one stone. for II the windbrealZ
does not turn out to be profitable in
giving a greater yield OF crops it can
at least be made to yield valuable tim
Der by planting several rows Of trees
instead Of a single row.
The kind Of trees to be planted de-
ponds largely upon the climate and the
soil. Spruce and poplar have a wide
range and are rapid growers. These
trees are much sought after by wood
pulp manufacturers. Poplars as small
as three inches in diameter are used in
the manufacture Of paper. White pine
and chestnut also grow rapidly. and
the timber Of these trees Is much
sought after. and young timber finds
a ready sale II the owner cannot walt
for 1t to grow to great size.