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wrists or even about the palms q revolver
held between the fingers could be 81
ploded, although 1T would have to ~
pressed against the body IL one wishes "a
inf1iot a wound upon himeelf, Tho ded1
about the wound on Sheldon,e abdomen
was powder burned as was also the& bu
the tips Of two fingers Of the left hand &
Il think that this young man did tt4
intend to kill himself. Jis the. ve1s OplhF
defines the motive behind what he be-
lieves to have been Sheldon,s act. -but
that he wanted for some reason or Qti5sf
to give the imptssion that ne wR6 very
much Of a hero. even though IL might
cause him some. pain. Perhaps he Nu9.
morbid and could take pleasure ip ina
ing that he had put up such q big 6kht
with a burglar-a great deal more pleaetlfs
in the knowledge that those about hiEa
believed he had saved their property nnd
maybe their lives 3, -..fs ~.
Coroner Mcdonald has not yet set the
date for the inquest into Sheldou's deafIE
Nor has he heard of any measures th44
Dean Snow or Edward Y. Thoruall may
have taken against him bsoansa .of1lhie
toward Mrs. Snow when she EHe
testifying before him on Thursday. 6
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THE RESULT NOT SURPRISING
Leading FIght Experts Predicted That
Burns Would He Defeated.

Interest in the Burns-Johnson fight was
90 great in this city last night that the
tickers all over town were surrounded by
fans who waited eagerly for the result.
At $50 O'Clock the fash came over the
tape from Sydney that johnson had won
in the fourteenth round. That was all,
and as the tape promptly said Good
night the sports had to 60 to bed with
out the details OF the battle, o.
The result. however. proved conolu-
sively that the fight was decided on the
square, for according to the FANCY If
there had been Anything doing Burns
would have won. johnson and his man
aeer. Fitzpatrick, had insisted all along
that they were after Burns in dead earn
est and the fact that they travelled nearly
L, 900 miles to get the match made their
statements appear plausible,
Furthermore Johnson's victory did not
come in the nature Of a surprise, for such
excellent judges Of pugilism as Tom
O'Rourke. Bob Fitzsimnons. Tom Shar-
kew. Joe Cans Battling Nelson, Sam Lang
ford, Jim Corbett. Stanley Ketchel, Jim
Jeffries and others had predicted defeat
for Burns.
In Johnsou comes to America soon he
will probably be challenged by ketchel,
Sam Langford and the winner OF the
kaufman Barry mill. which will be de-
cided at Los Angeles next Wednesday.
But II Is probable that the new champion
will not make another match until no has
toured the country giving exhibitions.
johnson is the first colored man to win
the heavyweight championship OF the
world. He is fast. clever man, but ring
ernerts say that he would not have had
a chance with such men as Jeffries. Fitz-'
simmons, Sharkey, Corbett. Mccoy and
other big men who were in their prime
Jefiries was asked few days ago IL be
would reenter the ring In case johnson
beat Burns. He replied that he had re-
tired permanently. II is believed, however.
that great pressure will be brought to
bear upon the ex-champion to make a
match with johnson. Already one OF the
California promoters has agreed TO hang
up a sS0 900 purse and even more Tor such
mill.
A despatch received from San Fran
cisco last night was to the effect that
Promoter Coffroth will make oyertures
10 johnson to meet Al Kaufman In that
city for the championship. Friends OF
Langford In Frisco say the Boston pu gilist
will not meet johnson under any condi-
tions. So far Kaufman's manager, Billy
Delaney, has refused to let him hght q
negro. but IL liz believed that Delaney
viii change his mind In view OF Johnsofi's
victory ~
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METROPOLITAN OPERA HOUSE.
''L'EIislr d'Amore" and "Cavaileria
RusticauA" Please the Audi ence.

RusticauA" Please the Audi ence.
At the Metropolitan Opera House last
night a large audience had an oppor-
tunity to hear two operas. Donizetti's q
sLElisif d'Amore' and -Csvellsria Rus
ticans- These two works formed a
programme Of sharp and stimulating
contrasts. To leap from the facile and
elementary comedy Of Il 'Elisir dAmore'
into the strident and tense tragedy of
aCavalleria Rusticana' gives the nerves
a shock that Is or is not enjoyable. ac-
cordIng to the temperament. But as
most OF those who 60 to the opera 60
merely 10 hear tunes, and as there are
plenty Of good ones In both works. many
sets. OF nerves, escape any. sensation at
all beyond, that gentle tickling which
proceeds from the excitement OF audi
tory vibrations in the eardrums.
Perhaps to a large part Of last nights
audience one Of the chief Joys OF the eve
ming was the state OF beingin the presence
OF % many celebrated opera singers at
one sitting. u For in "L'Elisir d'Amore'
Nine. Sembrich was the Adfaa. Mr.. Bonci
the iNs,norin0. and Mr.. CampRnari the
Seroeant BeIcore. Marie Mattfeld as Gio-
media and Mr.. Paterna as DR. Dulcumdra
also sang. s,
In sCayalleria Rusticana' Emmy Des-
tinn was the Sdntufsd. Maria Gay the Lola
and Pssduale Amato, the Aldo. Miss
Matifeld as Lucid and Mr.. Martin as
THriddx also sang. Mr.. Martin is not
called ceIebrated yet. but II he keeps on
ns lfe has been going he will eventually
get himself talked about. He may even
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The weather.

The storm area which was over the Lake regions
on Thursday passed over the New England States
yesterday without causing anything but light
snow nurries, II created warmer weather over
the middle Atlantic and youth Atlantic States,
Fair weather prevailed generally over all the
country.
II was colder In all the central States and Lake
freezing temperatures extending well into the
Southern States and zero weather In southern
Canada.
The area OF high pressure was moving 70 the
southeast Indicating a continuance OF falr and
cooler weather for q day or two.
In this city It was fair and lightly warmer
wind. light 10 fresh southeriy; average humidity,
81 per cent: barometer. corrected TO read 20 sea
level. ats A ~. %. 10; aP. n. 1eoo
The temperature yesterday. as recorded by the
ofhclal thermometer Is shown In the annexed
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JURY OUT IN THE HARGIs CASE.
No Agreement Yesterday Court Nay In
Prohibition Town.

IRVINE, Ky, Dec, 2S.-When Attorney
A. Floyd Byrd began his address to the
Jury In the trial Of Beach Hargis for the
murder of his father this morning the
largest crowd Of the trial thronged the
court room This is q prohibition town.
but whiskey had been brought in wagons
from Richmond and other points until
every office and every store had its private
Jug or its free bottle. There were more
persons drunk than were ever before
seen here on Christmas morning. '
Because OF the good feeling Of ChristEnas
times O speculative turn came over those
interested, and one Of the unclea of Beach
Hargis was heard to offer TO bet $500 that
he would be convicted. while another,
sympathizing with the patrioide. made .
wager that the result would be either an
acquittal or q hung jury.
The case was given to the jury at noon
and it was decided that an attempt would
be made at once TO reach a verdict, but
at O'Clock Judge Adams was informed
that no verdict had been reached. ~
The speech Of Attorney Byrd closing
the case, was chiefly devoted to rebuke
Of Judges Bach and Young for defaming
Judge Hargis, in whose employ they had
been for so long during the feud tria,s.
The jury will be kept together till to-
morrow afternoon.
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LOCKED UP ~ FREIGHT CAR.
Harry Jones Spends Three Days without
water or Food.

, WlLKEsRARRR, Pa, Dec. .25.-Harry
Jones OF Sanbury. who was locked up In
a Pennsylvania freight car for three days.
vas released here this morning weak
from hunger and cold and just in time TO
get a Christmas luncheon provided by
the police. He said that he had climbed
into the car at Sunbufy on Tuesday night
to sleep and when he awakened he found
the car moving and the door locked.
He tried TO break out but could not. and
each time the train stopped he hammered
and kicked on the door, but could not
make himself heard until this morning.
when the car stopped in this city. Then,
desperate with hunger, thirst and cold.
he kept kicking at the door and shouting
until a brak eman heard him and opened
the door The police cared for him and
fed him during the day and tonight he
was himself again.
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be invited TO sing at Bayreuth-but IL
In to be hoped he will not.
Comment on the performance may bo
brief. Nine. SembTloh's Adfna was %
delightful az ever and the eminent soprano
sang like q lark. Mr.. Bonci was most
happy as Remorno. His acting was
capital and his singing excellent. He
was simply compelled to repeat 'Fur-
very good Before. The cast Of the other
opera has all been heard before in the
course OF the present season. except
Mr.. Martin, who acquitted himself With
great credit. Mr.. Spetrino conducted
Il 'Elisir d'Amore" and Mr.. Tosoanini
the little tragedy Of Mascagni.
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Etherired P.t,en, killed In an Elevator

RACINE, Wis, Dec. 2S.--Miss Mary
Hardy, aged "a. met death In an elevator
accident at st. Mary's Hospital to-day.
She was 70 be operated upon and had been
put Under an ansesthetio in her room
and was placed on q Transporting table
and taken TO the elevator, TO be carried
to the operating room. tE-
A. sudden drop Of the elevator caused
the inert body TO roll TO the door. The
nurse In charge became exoited. Il Ii sup
posed, and seized n wire cable which
operates the elevator. causing the. ele-
vator to shoot up. The patients head
was hanging over the edge OF the ,ele-
yator platform and was cenght between
the fioor and platform, causing the .ele-
yator 10 stop. Tbs patients neck was
broken and her head orIiBhed. l.scN
Physicians who were there 10 perform
the operation. witnessed the accident.
but were unable to prevept II. Relatives
Of Miss Hardy wore Ia the hospital waiting
room and were there told Of death.
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Train Runs over i've Traekwaikers.

{ Two trackwalkers for the Jersey Central
Railroad were run over in the oommuhi-
paw yards In Jersey City last night by o
train Of empty passenger coaches which
backed down on them as they were re-
naiIing q track. TIL. highland, 50 years
old, of tio Elm street. Arlington, had hig
Io'aifee Itg years old, Of SIS First street.
Jeresy City, lost his right leg Both mon
we've sent TO 81, Francis's Hospital.
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burned 20 Dsath IN . sholpl.l y 3 !

RED BANK. N. j.. Dec. 25.--In q Ore H.
Hutohinson's wheelwright shop bafiy
this morning Henry 0arriel, an employ 9
was burned to death. Garriel, who Ellk !
about 50 years, old, had been drinking. !.
and Is supposed to have thrown match
In some inflammable material, saza
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JOHNSON The NEW CHAMPION
,OLORED HEAVYWEIGHT WINS
~ ROT RTEENTH ROUND.

Tommy Burns Loses the TItle in the Big
TIEht nj sydney, the Police stOpplng
the Mill and Johnson Getting the
Eccisi on white Man Is OutclaSsed.
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'tlt WltuOut lObiiodboh. INV lVPoa '
had it that there was so much i'll feeling
between johnson and Burns that their
seconds were afraid OF street brawl.
Another warn was to the effect that the
fight had been so fixed that II would result
IN a draw. but this was Offset by the
positive statement OF the promoter and
referee, Hugh Mcintosh. that the mill
would be decided strictly on the level.
Both pugilists rested easily at their
quarters during the night and were
ordered to remain there until 10 O'Clock.
so far as confidence was concerned IL
was a tossup between them. Burns was
positive that he would win deoisively by a
Knockout inside OF twenty rounds, while
johnson said the same thing.
That Burns had the greater M following
that he is Canadian by birth made him
extremely popular with the masses.
esI ecially among those who were OPP
posed to johnson because Of his color.
Burns had beaten Bill Squires. the Aus
lralian champion. three times. and Tor
that reason the people who gathered to
S burns 0SaSS coa be ass Sssa fbsy sS aid n9 0St
seem TO be worried by the fdot that Burns
was smaller and lighter than johnson.
They did not care for any arguments In
aNor of the big negro. but went TO the
huge stadium at Rushcatters Bay feel
ing sure that Burns. the oonqueror of
Squres, would win.
The crowd started for the ringside
early. In fact IL was not long after sum
rise that the advance guard Of the army,
Of spectators reached the stadium: Some
rode in cars, carriages. automobiles and
wagons. while thousands walked. The
stadium contained eeafs for 10000 per-
sons and bad standing room for perhhpa
S,O00 more, vet tho indications pointed TO.
an overcrowded house. The advance.
sale Of tickets tlp TO this morning was
estimated at nearly go, 700. the prices
ranging from IS TO $50 and In sou1o cases
800 each. The ring was a twentv-fo
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-09

new settlement Of San Sebastian, in the
Caribbean Sea- In order to elude the vlgi-
lance of his creditors, the impoverished cava-
lier was obliged to conceal himself In eask'
which was conveyed from his plantation 10
the vessel in the harbor.
When fairly out at sea. Nunez emerged IKE
an apparition from his concealment, much 70
the astonishment of the commander, Who
threatened to put him ashore and leave MN
to starve on a barren island The entreaues
Of the adventurer changed the captains mind,
and he was formally enrolled among the crew.
The vessel was subsequently wrecked on tne
coast of Central America, and Nunez, VINO
had previously visited the region in company
with Bastidas, conducted the Spanlards TO an
Indian village on the river Darlen,
They possessed themselves of this place ana
laid the foundation of a permanent Spanish
dominion. This was the first European COLO
ny established ON the continent OF America,
'Vasco Nunez suddenly developed the guam
ties of a great commander. lie was now
about thirty-fve years of age, and the histor-
ian describes him as tall, well-formed and vlg-
orous. with reddish hair and open, progresses
ing countenance, fearless, quick to act and oil
affable manners.
There is no doubt but that he was admira-
bly, calculated to rise under the circumstances
in which he found himself
By real ability and skillful management he
became the head of faction to depose En-
ClSO, ana WDen lNdJ
was sent to Spain, the voice of the soldiery
called >yasco Nunez do Balboa to the supreme
command.
The little colony was being constantly
strengthened by emigrants from Cuba and
Hispaniola, and the new commander, DESTROYS
of increasing his power and possessions, re
solved on subjugating the surrounding, coun-
try, which was said to be rich in gold.
Several successful expeditions were made
into the interior and the cupidity of the
Spaniards was gratifed by vast amount Of
plumber, ~rested from the Indian tribes
The alcalde of Darien showed himself
something better, however, than a wanton
conaueror and plunderer.
He secured the friendship of the neighbor..
ing caciques by his conciliatory manners, and
built on sure foundations the nucleus of a
Spanish empire. But restless and adventnr-
Gus, he was very ready to start on new en-
terprises
One of his expeditions was undertaken in
quest of the golden temple of Dabaya. The
Spaniards had heard of a country in the in
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DSCOKHeEp9fAeR OGE4N 80"

terror, ruled over by powerful cacique IN
whose chief city was a temple completely
filed with golden treasure.
The region itself was said to be very rich
in precious metals, even the streams Washing
down quantities of gold from the mountains
Nunez encountered many savage tribes,
and met with variety of adventures, WIN
ming much gold by the way, but he did not
find the shining temple; no one ever tound
in the end of far greater Importance than
hundred temples of blazing gold. :,
A young Indian chief, whose good VIII ne
had won by his kindness, confdentially told
him that six days journey farther on lay
a great sea, beyond which was country SO
rich in gold that the people ate and drank
out Of dishes made of that precious metal
and that even the houses were tiled with
golden plates. To reach that southern sea
and perhaps to, conquer the new realms be-
yond was now the goal of his. ambition.
1t would be desperate undertaking. for he
was told that many powerful tribes lay be
tween him and that unknown ocean, and he
had but handful of men to oppose to the
way The adventure was just hazardous
enough to tempt the spirit of this daring
man.
With force of nearly two hundred men,
Nunez started on the first of September, 1913,
in quest of the great Pacific Ocean.
He was obliged to fight his way through
hostile tribes, of which the Spanish chroni-
cler tells many strange stories.
One of these tribes who lived in region
of marshes and shallow lakes, built their
houses among the branches of lofty trees
These habitations were large enough to hold
several families, and were reached by ladders
woven of reeds, which were pulled up at night,
or when attacked by their enemies.
The Spaniards were attacked by these saw
ages, who came upon them in their canoes,
loaded with fierce warriors, and discharged
int,,headed arrows from huge bows that were
''as long as a full grown man"
But the firearms of the white men were
too much for these Carib tribes, and each
cacique in turn made a treaty of peace with
the invaders.
At the end of the nearly months time, Bal
boa arrived at high range of hills-The Cor
dileras-whch form the backbone of the mar
row isthmus. Ascending the highest peak,
the delighted Spaniards saw displayed be-
fore them the broad expanse of the promised
ocean glittering in the morning sun.
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NJ luk/c1-

-Teacher-'Don't you know it's wrong to
6ght?"
Small Boy-"Yes'm, when I'm gettin'
licked"
Ct rise for information" said the young
man at the debating club.
"Glad you did," replied the president; you
need it."
A clergyman riding on the train from
Boston to Yarmouthport had his attention
attracted by the succession of factories as the
train was passing through Brockton, the city
of shoes. a,
GLOW many factories are there here?" he
asked neighboring passenger. HAS the
row no endY
SThat's the last factory" replied the pas
senger. -
''here is another" .,
Il tell you that was the last factory" said
the other imperturbably.
AS there was likely to be hot argument, a
third person practically interposed and ex-
planned that it was the last factory, or, IN
other words, the factory where the lasts are
made.
piece be with you," remarked the tramp,
as he left remnant of his coat tail with the
bull dog.
CT have the drop on you," said the rain
to the man who had forgotten his umbrella
The duck takes to both water and land for
divers and sun-dry reasons
Minnie: ooh, ma. it's all over this house"
Ma: 'It is? What is?"
Minnie; ''Why, the roof"
For phiIosophy's law, though we feel due
respect,
It binds us much less than before.
Since the cause does not always precede the
effect.
As is shown by man and lawn-mower. :
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-09

First Egg-"What do you expect to be
when you grow up?"
Second Egg-"An omelette. And your"
First Egg-"Well, don't know. Until this
dreadful mystery as to my parentage is
cleared up, do not know whether to be a
roast chicken or a roast duck"
-Mabel-"Say, George, l like grammar
best. What is your favorite study?"
Georgie-"I hain't got none; but l should
think hist'ry hit me best. Hist'ry repeats it
self, you know"
Sunday School Teacher-"And now we
have learned good deal about young David,
and the chief thing for you to remember is
that he was such a manly boy, and | hope
that. you will all pattern after him, and be
manly boys. Now, last Sunday we studied
about job Which one of you boys can tell
me some difference between David and job ?"
George Snoyl-"I, can, teacher"
Sunday School Teacher-'I am very glad.
And now tell the class, George, what differ
George SnoyI"David was manly boy
and Job was a bodily man"
-'fWhat are you doing, WiIliey' asked the
startled father, as his son suddenly slipped on
the icy pavement and slid ten feet.
Travelling on my shape, papa" was the
answer that the interesting child gave.
"A goose eats corn and grows feathers. A
horse eats corn and grows hair. A coon eats
corn and grows fur. A COW eats corn and
grows milk A hog eats corn and grows fat.
A sheep eats corn and grows wool, A man
eats corn and grows tired of it, and that's all
he does grow.
DR. Pillsbury-''W Mr.. Sixeptic, did you
follow my prescription?
Skeptic-"No. If had, would have brok-
en- my neck"
DR.. Pillsbury "Why, what do you mean? p
Skeptic-"I threw the prescription out Of
the window"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-09

Copyright by James Elyefson
This game may be played by any
number exceeding three.
A leader for the game is chosen
lS9&sSMs by the company. He Tor she) then
selects four helpers, and withdraws
with them into another room, clos
ing the door, or curtain, as the case may be,
behind them.
The remainder of the company take seats,
and hold themselves in readiness to guess
the name Of the flowers that are acted be-
fore them.
When the leader and his helpers have
chosen three flowers and arranged for the
representation, he appears before the com
pany, closing the barrier behind him, and
makes short speech, similar to the follow
ing:
Ladies and gentlemen: 1 have with me
a beautiful garland, consisting entirely Of
three different flowers. According to the laws
of the game, will state that the name of
the first flower is word of one syllable. The
other two facts concerning the flower which
l am required by the rules to give, are: First,
it is very fragrant; second, its colors are
white, yellow and all shades of red. The name
of the flower will be acted-not according to
its spelling, but as it sounds. 1t will now be
represented"
He then discloses to view a number of
chairs placed in rows. The helpers must not
be seen; but, if he prefers, he may place his
assistants in two rows before the company.
Whichever manner of representation is
chosen, he allows it to remain in place, while
he silently counts sixty. He then closes the
door and says:
Ladies and gentlemen, will you tell me
He then counts silently, and if no one
answers rose before he reaches thirty, he an
nounces
"The time is up. The name of the flower
is rose"
He then goes on as follows:
"The name of my second flower is a word
of three syllables. The first one will be acted
according to sound; the other two as they
are spelled. The color Of the flower is blue
and it is delicately fragrant The name OF
the second flower will now be acted"
AS he opens the door he calleds out, First
syllable" and two boys are revealed, who are
going through the operation of wood-sawing
They must give evidence of competition. This
acts the syllable wi" The leader allows The
saving to continue while he counts sixty. He
then closes the door. The company are not