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The Washington bee., 1908-11-21
A YOUNG LION SLAYER.
Boer Farmer Boys Make Good Shots
On the African Veldt.


Three lions were killed near Piet-
ersburg. TTansvaal by the nineteen
year-oId son of Jozef Erasmus, a
Boer farmer. 1t appears that young
Erasmus was on his way to the Mes
sina mine and had Outspanned his
donkey team, when his kaftiT boy
came running to tell him that three
lions were tackling the dOnkeys.
Erasmus seized his gun and ran hard
in the direction indicated. On his
arrival at the spot he found the
lions lying around one of the dom
keys. He fired and killed a big
lioness. The other two jumped up
but he was ready and shot another
(younger) liOness. The young lion
which was left ran behind some
brushwood. Erasmus first collected
his donkeys and brought them into
safety and then once more carefully
approached the scene of the fight.
In order to find out If the two lion
esses were dead he fired another shot
at one of them. This disturbed the
surviving lion who thereupOn came
forth roaring Erasmus was again
ready and shot him dead on the spot
Asked by the VOlkesstem correspond
ent whether he was alone at the
time, Erasmus replied; "Oh, no,
Oom,' l had my little Kair boy,
with me. The skins were sold in
Petersburg Pretoria VOlksstem.
The Washington bee., 1908-11-21
Poisonous Brazilian yipers.

Much is made of the lance-head
viper, the most deadly of all know
reptiles" brought from Brazil to
New York for the purpose of an op-
Grafton which will give serum that
is practically extinct. There are
several singularly interesting snakes
in Brazil, The suru cucu is sup
posed to cause death in six hours. It
is sometimes found nine feet long.
It's skin is dirty tawny yellow, with
dark brown lOzenges on the back. 1t
is said to be attracted by fire but sell
dom to injuTe travellers. Fhe fierc-
est of the lance-keaded vipers is the
JararocG, and it, also, it dirty yell
low, but it is brown-black about the
tail.-BostOn Herald.
The Washington bee., 1908-11-21
Birds. Fruit. Dead Leaves.

The Moki Indian women of Ari-
zona have an ingenious and roman
tic form Of coifTIre. When young
these women coil thsiT tresses at the
sent the buds of B&tive plant. This
signifies that they themselves are in
the flush of youth and Of marriage
able age. When they are married
their hair is arranged to represent
the fruit OF the plant; while in old
age their locks hang struggling down
their backs, typical of the withereS
stalk of the dead or dying plant
The Washington bee., 1908-11-21
Answers.
Brides Older Than Rridegroomes

The vital statistics prepared by
City Clerk Entwisle of Salem shows
that during 1907 there were 479
marriage licenses issue d and 306 sol
emnized in the city, which is IS
fewer than the previous year. The
oldest brIgegroOm was 6S and the
oldest bride so, while the youngest
bridegroom was Is and the youngest
bride Is. Seventy-one brides were
older than the bridegTooms.-BOstOn
Transcript.
The Washington bee., 1908-11-21
TRUPtabIP Milk.

Vegetable milk is used in Japan.
1t is made from the sofa bean. The
liquid is exactly like COWS milk in
appearance, and in taste can hardly
be distinguished from it. To make
it the beans are first soaked and
then boiled in water. Some sugar
and phosphate potassium are added
and it is boiled down till it has the
consistency of condensed milk.
The Washington bee., 1908-11-21
VaIUabIe Relics.

At an auction sale at Christie's s
in London of the late Marchioness of
Conyngham' art collection a silver
ever and dish, weighing together 80
ounces, a gift of George " to an
ancestor of the Marchioness, sold for
$4,000.
The Washington bee., 1908-11-21
A Venerable Turtle.

A Massachusetts boy, Nathan
Sampson, has found a venerable tur-
tie which bears markings made by
his grandfather, now 81 years old,
which were put on in 1910, and by
his great-grandfather, who marked
the same turtle in 1915.
The Washington bee., 1908-11-21
Slightly Mixed.

The story is now going the rounds
of the country papers about man
who visited the paying-teller's win
dow in a bank and asked for one of
the new coins with God Bless Our
Home" left off
The Washington bee., 1908-11-21
A HeaIthfuI Occupation.

Bull Gghters receive $417 per
hour, and the occupation is so health
full that unless killed by accident its
followers invariably reach a green
old age.
The Washington bee., 1908-11-21
NeMspaners in Persia

Persian newspapers are reproduced
from handwriting by lithOgraphy,
40 types being used
The Washington bee., 1908-11-21
VIenHas BegKars.

Vienna has $4,000 street beggars,
and many Of them make . better lIv-
ing than Workmen.
The Washington bee., 1908-11-21

II has been estimated that q Lon
don fog weighs 3,OsO,Oeo,sss tons.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-14
CITIZENS DEMAND A
BETTER TRAIN SERVICE
Threaten to Boycott Railroad If Re-
quests Are Not Heeded-Sug
gestlons Made to Santa
FEES Representative

Special to The Herald.
RIVERSIDE, Feb. 13.-That the boy
colt be used to compel the Santa Fe
railroad to provide a better train serv-
ice between this city and the country
tapped by the branches to San Jacinto,
Temecula, PERKS, Winchester and other
points in that section, is the rather
startling move suggested at the meet
ing of the Business Mems association
last night by II. K. Small.
1t was the suggestion of Mr.. Small
that the business men of the city refuse
to ship over the Santa Fe until that
system pays some attention to the re-
quests of the people of those towns and
Riverside for Improved train service.
No action was taken owing to the small
attendance, but it will be more fully
taken up later.
A conference was held here between
citizens of San Jacinto and other towns
in that section, Santa Fe representa-
tives and Representatives of the Riv-
erside chamber of commerce yesterday
relative to the train service matter
which has been under discussion at in
tervals for a year or more. The Santa
Fe representatives agreed to take the
matter up with the management with
a view to making improvements where
possible.
One of the plans for lettering the
train service has been the construc-
ton of cutoff into this city instead
of running the trains around via High
grove, where connections are often
missed. This plan has several times
been investigated by the Santa Fe
officials but no action has ever been
taken
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-14
POMONA
Office III S. Thomas OF.
Phones: Sunoet, Main 4; Home $3.50.
WOMEN ARE H0STESSES
TO THEIR ELK FRIENDS
Members of Order at Pomona Are
Entertained at st. Valentine
Party at the Club
house


Special to The Herald.
POMONA, Feb. 13.-The club home
of Pomona lodge, B. P. o. Elks, was
the scene of a merry gathering last
night. This lodge has what is called
womcn's night at regular intervals and
on these occasions the friends of the
Elks are given possession of the home,
to do as they like.
Last night the young women were
hostesses and the social entertainment
was in the nature of valentine party
The women who had the affair In
charge were Misses Mabel Vaughn,
Fern George, Frances Human, Dowell
Edna Lasher, Gladys Balfour, Hazel
Lathrop and Sturtevant.
The home was decorated with red
hearts of all sizes. The electric lights
were redeemed in the reception hall
and first floor rooms and everywhere
suggestions of st. Valentine were in
evidence.
A musical program was carried out
in the ballroom on the third floor,
after which this room was given over
to dancing, while card tables were
used for the entertainment of those
who did not care to dance.
About two hundred guests were pres
ont
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-14
ATTORNEY AND AUTHOR
DIES AFTER OPERATION

Friends and acquaintances' through
out the United States were saddened
to learn of the sudden death of Wal
ter NJ Rose, whose books on law top
les are we'll known. which occurred at
the Pacific hospital Wednesday after
noon following a surgical operation for
appendicitis.
Although but SO years old, Mr.. Rose
had written thirteen volumes on
Notes on United States Reports" He
also wrote three volumes on Code to
Federal Procedure" and seevral other
well known law books which are wide
ly used throughout the United States
and are frequently quoted.
Mr.. Rose had a promising future.
which has been cut off by his untime-
ly death. He was one of the promi-
nent local attorneys and was widely
liked, both for his professional skill
as a lawyer and for his genial dispo-
sition. Mr.. Rose is survived by his
wife and one young son, Joseph Holt
Rose, aged years.
The funeral will be held at the fam
lily residence, 65S Wiltshire place this
afternoon at o'clock. The Los An
geles Bar association will attend the
service in a body.
The honorary pallbearers, of this as
ISOLATION will be William J. -Hunsaker,
Lynn Helm and J. w. Swanwick.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-14
HUBBARD LEADS
FOR PRESIDENCY
MAYORS WISH TO HONOR GEN.
cHAFFEE MAY BE DENIED
Board of Public Works VIII Reorgan-
ize Today and Renewed Rumors
of Changed Plans Are
Extant

When the board of public works re-
organizes today it is very probable
that Commissioner Albert A. HUI ard
will be elected chairman, so close
friends say.
Though the general belief is that Gen.
Adna r. Chaffee will succeed to the
presidency held until Monday by James
A. Anderson, there are those who say
the cards are laid otherwise.
Before going north Mayor A. c. Har-
per expressed the hope that the board
would yield in favo. of the general, and
up to last night it was tacitly regarded
that the program would be carried out.
However, Commissioner d. K. Ed
wards told some friends that he ex-
pected to remain inspector of public
works, which If true eliminates him as
a candidate. Mr.. Hubbard, on the adj
vice of friends, may not, on the other
hand, be willing to relinquish the high
honor due to him because of seniority
of service.
Both of tn. commissioners said last
night that they knew nothing in ad-
vance of what would be done today, as
they had not given the subject any
thought Both spoke highly of General
Chaffee, whose addition to their COM
mission they regarded as a distinct
advantage in every way.
Gen. Chaffee yesterday visited the
outfall sewer and especially noted the
sewer outlet pier at Hyperion on the
beach. City Engineer Homer Hamlin
has recommended that new pier be
built of concrete, but as it will cost a
great deal the finance committee or
the city council prefers that temporary
repairs be made and pile driver be
kept there to replace old piles as fast
as they go out with the tides.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-14
PICTURE OF CHILD AIDS
THE POLICE IN SEARCH
Connection with Religious Sect Is
Blamed by Husband for His
Wife's Mental Con-
dition
Special to The Herald.

LONG BEACH, Feb. 13.-Mrs. Ida
Barbeau of 1889 Twenty-seventh street,
Los Angeles, was located here in the
Butler rooming house yesterday by
Chief of Police Williams.
The woman's husband claims she has
been suffering from temporary mental
arrangement, resulting from her con-
nection with the religious sect called
the pillar of Fire"
Mrs. Barbeau had been here two
weeks with her two small children.
Her husband sent photographs of
their family group to various police
departments, and Chief Williams found
the woman by recognizing a child lay
ing on tn. beach as one memb'r of the
group in the picture.
Barbeau took his wife home today.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-14

Mrs. Belle Taylor, 81 years old, died
last evening at her temporary resi-
dence, 6O3 West Third street. The body
was taken to Los Angeles today.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-14
VAST IMPROVEMENTS
PLANNED FOR ASYLUM
Managers of Patton Institution Ar
range to Construct New Dairy
Barn, Erect Hospital and
Make Other Changes
Special 20 The Herald.

Special 20 The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO, Feb. 10. The
board of managers of the state hosp1-
tai at Patton are having plans made
for an extensive system of storm water
bitches built through the grounds to
stop the cutting of deep gulches
through the grounds by the storm
waters.
A new receiving hospital is to be
erected directly in front of the ad-
ministration building and fronting
west. and it is expected another hos
pital of the same character will later
be erected on the opposite side of the
drive.
Bids are being received for the con-
struction of dairy barn to cost $l5,-
900. 1t will be equipped with all the
latest dairy devices, including COM
pressed air for milking machines. Most
of the older buildings of the institu-
ton will be reroofed with slate.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-14
TRAVELLERS HAVE MANY
NARROWING EXPERIENCES
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO, Feb. b.
George H. Kerucia and family, wife
and seevral children, have arrived here
from Utah, overland, after number
of narrowing experiences.
Their wagon caught fire. the canvas
top being destroyed, and for two days
and a night they were out in a driv-
Parker Indian reservation.
A horse died of exhaustion and they
were snowbound in the mountains,
having by mistake taken the wrong
road from the desert into the San Ber-
nardino range.
They are bound for Anaheim, where
Kerucia has peatland ranch.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-14
BEAUTIFUL WOMAN MARRIED
TO A KENTUCKY ATTORNEY
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO, Feb. 10. - An
nouncements have been received here
of the marriage in San Francisco of
Mrs. Mae N. Davidson of this city
and John T. North, a Kentucky attor-
ney and second cousin of the bride.
The bride figured in a sensational
divorce suit in this city three years
ago, her first husband being a well
known railroad man here. She is a
beautiful woman. and only met Mr.
North few weeks ago when he was
called to the coast on legal business,
and, knowing he had relatives here,
hunted them up.
The acquaintance quickly ripened
into a romance and the wedding at San
Francisco Saturday is the sequel. The
couple are at present in Los Angeles,
but will leave in a few days for their
home in Kentucky.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-14
WOMAN FRIGHTENED
BY GANG OF TRAMPS


Special to The Herald
LONG BEACH. Feb. 13.-John Niece,
who lives in Seaside Park. today noti-
fed the police that a gang of tramps
had visited his home during his alb
sence and by Dire threats compelled hs
wife to give them all the food in the
larder.
-Four suspects have been arrested.
Six tramps are said to have hung
around this locality for several days:
According to Niece, when he reached
home late last night his wife was in
mysteries as a result of her experience
with the trampS.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-14
AGREEMENT SIGNED BY
MERCHANTS AND COMPANY
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
RIVERSIDE, Feb. 13.-The San Ber-
nardino Interurban Traction company
has signed an agreement with the
Business Mems association that if the
balance of $675 on the bonus is raised
at once work olfthe line will be COM
menced within thirty or forty days.
This line is the extension of the lines
of the San Bernardino Valley Trac-
ton company from Cotton to this city,
and the entire system in time will be-
come part of the system of the Pa
cific Electric company. The bonus will
be made I'D,
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-14
is CONFIDENT NATIONS
WILL REMAIN FRIENDLY

Special to The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO, Feb. 13.-Cap-
tain e. Fuyama, sent by the Japanese
government to study the electrical
power business in this country, has
been spending several days in this
valley and the mountain canyons in
this section studying methods en-
ployed in immense power houses of
the Edison and Pacific companies.
After spending some time in this part
of the state he will travel east. Speak
ing of the relations between Japan
and America, he said he was sure his
people desired no unfriendly feeling
between the two nations and he did not
believe any serious trouble would come,
and that by a united friendship the
two nations could work for the COM
mon interest of both.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-14
DISCUSS MUNICIPAL
OWNERSHIP OF PLANT
Beach Residents Plan to Call Election
for Purpose of Placing the
Proposition Before
the People
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
SANTA MONICA, Feb. 13.-Belief is
held by many residents of Santa Moni-
ca that the time is now ripe for plac-
ing before the citizens the proposition
of obtaining municipal ownership of
water
When a few years ago the question
was voted upon a signal defeat was
experienced.
The city council is planning to de-
termine the sentiment of the people
and while no plan has been adopted
in this regard it has been suggested
that a moderately complete estimate
If the wishes of the electorate' could
he obtained by the means of postal
ballot. If the majority are in favor of
calling an election then steps toward
that end will be taken.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-14
PASADENA
0fice "a Il. Colorado st.
Phones: Sunset 2740, Home 1855.
COMMITTEE
REPORTS TO STocKHoLDERs

Special to The Herald.
PASADENA, Feb. 13.-The commit
tee appointed by the directors of the
Lake Vineyard Water company for the
purpose of securing proxies to be voted
on the proposition of selling the plant
to the city reported tonight.
Two thousand seven hundred votes
were secured out of total of 1850
necessary for the two-thirds majority
needed to authorize the sale.
]. c. Rigg, j. o. McCament and A.
X. Nash comprise the committee, and
they expect to muster the remaining
number of shares by the time the stock
holders meeting is called
1t is claimed that many shares of
stock in the Lake Vineyard company
are kept in hiding by those opposed to
the sale
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-14
NEW OFFICERS ELECTED BY
OSTRICH FARM ASSOCIATION
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, Feb. 13.-At a meet
ing of the directors of the Long Beach
Ostrich Farm company this morning
A. B. Bennett and II. G. Tinsley re-
signed from the board
DR.. w. F. Huff and Duke Miles were
elected in their stead, and DR.. HUFF was
chosen president of the company. The
other members of the directorate now
are Paul e. USHER, e. M. Massey ana
James w. Hellman of Los Angeles.
An expert accountant who has gone
over the cornpany's books says the cor
poration is in good shape and promises
to be a financial success.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-14
SAY MEXICAN ATTACKED
CoMRADE WITH ROCKS

B. Rodriguez, Il. Iona and A. Fier-
ras were arrested last night and placed
in jail by Patrolmen Erwin, Mccain
and Roberts on suspicion.
Rodriguez and Iona are alleged to
have attacked Fierras with rocks and
the latter retaliated by firing three
shots at them.
Not being able to place the RESPONSE
bility for the row the police sent all
three men to Jail.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-14
LONG BEACH
Office 90 Locust ave.
Phone Home go.
MAN-EA7NG SHARK
KILLED AFTER FIGHT
FIRST ONE OF KIND SEEN AT
LONG BEACH
Fisherman Is Compelled to Beat Cap
tive with Oar Before He Finds
1t Possible to Get 1t
Into Boat
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, Feb. 13-The first
genuine man-eating shark ever seen in
local waters was caught on a set line
west of the pier this morning by Clar-
ence Owens.
The shark measures six feet in length,
has a broad, ugly head, and his jaws
are we'll supplied with sharp teeth.
He had probably been on the line
for only a short time when Owens first
saw him.
He was compelled to beat the fish on
the head with an oar a dozen times
before he could handle it or pull it into
his skiff. The shark is thought to have
been comparatively young
Numerous sharks of other varieties
are caught here.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-14
NEW SPEED ORDINANCE
is PASSED BY COUNCIL

SAN BERNARDINO, Feb. 13. - The
city council has agreed to speed limit
for automobiles of ten miles per hour
in the business district and twenty
miles per hour in the residence sections
and an ordinance to that effect will be
passed at once.
The figures were agreed upon after
a conference between the council and
a delegation of automobilists.
The annual war over the printing
contract resulted in the council re-
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-14
NEARLY LOSES LIFE IN
TAKING PRIZE TO SHORE
Fisherman Catches Monster Jewish
and After Long Struggle Lands
His Captive at Pleasure
Pier at Long Beach
Special to The Herald.

Special 70 The Herald.
LONG BEACH, Feb. 13.-G. w.
Simpson, recently from Aneta, North
Dakota, caught a 330-pound Jewish
near the Seaside park pier, and because
it was his first large catch, insisted
on towing it to the pleasure pier, near
ly a mile away, unaided.
A gale was blowing, the sea ran high,
and Simpson came near losing his life
in the attempt. His little rowboat was
one-third full of water and he was
drenched to the skin when he reached
the pier.
He had been an hour and half go
ing the short distance.
He was still determined, however,
and refused offers of assistance in
dragging his prize up the landing to the
Volk fish market
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-14
RAILWAY MEN GUESTS
OF PASSENGER AGENTS
Los Angeles Men Visit San Bernar-
dino to Await Coming of Dele
oates of the National
Convention
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO, Feb. Is. - A.
delegation of Los Angeles railroad men
arrived here this afternoon to remain
over tonight to welcome the members
of the National Association of Railway
Agents. who will arrive here in the
morning on the Santa Fe en- route to
Los Angeles to hold their convention.
The Los Angeles railway men Will
board the train here and accompany
the visitors to Redlands and River
side and then on into Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles railway men Will
make up a theater party this eevning
here, being the guests OF DIstrlct
Freight and Passenger Agent F. T. As
pinwalI of the Salt Lake route. There
are about twenty in the Los Angeles
nartY.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-14
DROWNING MAN SAVED
BY THE INDIAN POLICE


Special to The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO, Feb. 49,
Henry Phillips was saved from drown
ing in the Colorado river Tuesday by
Captain Mansel Soto and other men,
bers of the Indian police below the
Parker Indian reservation.
Phillips had been thrown into the
river by the wrecking of his boat, and,
Selling a log, was carried some miles,
clinging to this support, when discov-
cred by the Indians.
He was exhausted and almost frozen
when assisted to shore. He says he
knows he could not have held out much
longer.
He had chung to the log instead of
swimming ashore because of his
cramped position when thrown into the
water One hand was injured and al
most useless.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-14
COMPANY
HOLDS ANNUAL ELECTION
s,ecial to The Herald

slIeciaI to The Herald
REDLANDS, Feb. 13-The annual
meeting of the Southwestern Home
Telephone company resulted in the
choice of officers as follows: Presi-.
dent, X. C. Wells; vice president, A.
directors, the above and H. ]. Prender-
CAST, j. H. Logic, Henry Fuller and
j. F. Dostal.
The company has just closed the deal
of purchasing the lines and business
of the Pacific States company in this
territory and is planning on many ex-
tensions in various directions.