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The Elbert County tribune., 1908-12-24

kobu;" SO seaweed {
(kobu) means rejoic- {
ing. The last has c
under it a lobster. A
person doubled up with al
reminds one of lobst
with its doubled up waii
So the lobster quite often
turesquely representative of IT
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-22

WANTED-Loans from $500 TO $4,000 at per
cent to 9 per cent. The security is renl es-
tate. II you have any money 10 loan see us
Real estate is the best interest paying and the
safest Investment. Armstrong Construction
and Engineering Company, 1215 Cough st.
CALL BRANCH OFFICE. 1861 Fillmore st.
near Post.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-22
MARIN COUNTY REAL ESTATE

BEAUTIFUL CAMP sITES-Low RENT
lots. cottages. homes OF all kinds; easy terms
n desired. Laurel Dells lots $3.50 and up
W L. COURTRIGHT,
Opp. Union Depot San Rafael Cal
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-22
Rooms TO LEr-continued

IAIGHT ST.. IL. nr. Market-Large front newly
furnished room. suitable for gentlemen rea-
sonable: with or without board.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-29
BRAVES GALLONS
TO SAVE BROTHER
SurrenderS, Saying He Shot
Man, But Police Break
Down Story.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 29.-Braving
death on the gallows TO have mis- broth
er, Jack Evans surrendered himself 70
the police here today for the shooting
Of George Godfrey who is now at
deaths door
Taken 10 police headquarters after
his surrender Il was only after hours
of the most minute questioning that
Exams was shaken in his story. Con
fronted with the fact that his brother,
William, was known TO have a grudge
against Godfrey. Evans weakened some
what and later when his sweetheart
swore that at the time Of the shooting
he was in her company Evans admit
ted he had He'd.
Il don't know who shot COD trey" he
declared still trying to shield lis broth
or. but I know William was suspected
and / thought Ia take the blame.
you see. William has a wife and
two little kids and / Anew II be was
'pinched' for the shooting IL would
nearly kin them ] haven't any little
ones and ] though ia save Will for his.
Anyway. ] don't believe VIII ever shot
Godfrey But If he did il would be bet
ter for me 20 stand for It than him"
Evans is held with his brother. but
now only as a witness The police.
however. consider IL Is doubtful u they
can rely 20 any great extent on his
evidence in an attempt 90 convict.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-29
OPERAS FOR MONTH
CHOSEN BY VOTES
More Than Thousand Bal
lots Cast for Four Works
Selected by Patrons.

After having counted the votes cast
for the July repertoire Of opera until
late last night the executive stan Of
tie New National Theater and the
management Of the Aborn Opera Com
pany have reached the end Of the pile
of ballots.
The contest has been one Of the most
unique in the history of local theaters,
and has caused widespread interest. The
result follows:
First week, THE Serenade."
Second week, -'The AIikado."
Third week "The Fortune Teller"
Fourth week. The Bohemian"
The contest began Monday night. June
Is. and has progressed with remark abIe
system and interest II required the
combined efforts Of the theater's execu-
tive star ana the opera company's man
agement yesterday 10 reach the final
results. There were 1876 votes cast.
the four operas winning in the contest
bringing a total Of lilo ballots. The
remaining 266 votes were divided among
fOrty-tWO operas
= feature of the contest was the va
riety Of choice ranging from III Trova-
tore 20 The Sultan OF Sulu" As all
musical comedies and pantomines were
barred many Of the votes were void
and had 10 be consigned 20 the waste
basket. only grand. standard or comic
operas were considered. and Of this class
thirty-one were mentioned.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-29
SNAKES IN DUEL;
RATHER VICTOR
Black Reptile Angry at Beins
Moved, Bites Neighbor and
Fray Begins.

NEW YORK. June pa fight TO TIE
death between a large black snake and
a rattler was witnessed yesterday af-
ternoon in the reptile reservation aIlot-
ted to the cave-dweIlers and their
snakes in the Bost0ck animal show at
Dreamland. Coney Island.
The cave-dwollers were asserting
their reptiles preparatory to the after
noon exhibition and the temper Of a
large black snake disturbed in its nest
was sorely tried. When removed 10
the sand-covered floor. the snake quick
" COiled and sprang at RATHER lying
apparently dormant close by
The bite Of the black snake aroused
the RATHER 20 attack II made quick
coil as the black snake also cOiled Tor
another spring at the RATHER
Their tongues darting and their heads
swaying. the reptiles continued the
fray Like a flash the RATHER buried its
poisonous fangs in the back Of it's oppo-
nent's head. while the floor WAS dashed
with their tails.
The rattler's wound killed the black
snake. but when the cave jewellers tried
to separate them. they squeezed the
RATHER so hard that IT also died.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-29
NAVY INCOMPETENT.
NICHOLAS DISCOVERS
Courts-Martial Will Follow
Series of Accidents in Black
Sea ManeuverS.

ST. PETERSBURG. June IA court
martial OF the officers Of the Black sea
fleet. which is intended TO serve as an
example 20 naval officers in the future.
has been ordered by the Car.
The Black sea feet has been conduct
ing maueUvers for the last week. and
here IS the record since June g:
Three collisions Of vessels. one boiler
explosion. one gun explosion. two mutt
MES owing % bad food. a drunken cap
tain "a y ug from the bridge, not q single
target hit IN gun practice.
ne Gar is thoroughly lnceDEed over
the showing Of the fleets officers. and
a snake-Up In ministry OF marine IS
likely to result Since Rojestvensky dis
closed the sad condition OF Russia 8
naval force, the car has been trying 10
correct the evils, and build up a credit
able navy
The result Of the maueuvers OF the
Black sea fleet which consists OF two
bartleships, seven cruisers. and twelve
torpedo boats. has. therefore. come a.
a distinct shock 10 the Gar He holds
the ministry OF marine partly re-
sponsible for having such incompeteuts
IN the naval service.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-29
HIS DECAPITATION
PROVES A MYSTERY
Traction Officials Say Brother
CaSimir Fell Under Car in
Effort TO Catch Hat.

NEW YORK, June 29.-The authori-
ties today are investigating the death
Of Brother CaslEir. high IN the order
Of St. Francis. and principal of St
Anne's School, at Cold and Front
streets, Brooklyn. who was decapitaJed
by a trolley car OF the FIatbush and
Brighton Beach line, near Prospect
Park, yesterday. Although hundreds
Of persons were in tho immediate viciu-
ity az the time, none appears 10 know
how the accident occurred.
Brother CasinIr left St. Francis Col
lege building. al Butler street shortly
before 3 o'clock TO &c 20 Prospect Park
70 hear the concert Passengers on an
open car noticed him Ehen he boarded
It a. Borough Hall. as hts dress de-
noted a religious order. lie sat at the
extreme end Of a seat.
No one was observing him when. as
the car was within 100 feet Of the park
entrance. passengers were startled or
scream. They caught no more than z
glimpse OF Brother Casimir as he fell
upon the track.
The Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
issued statement. saying that Brother
Casimir's hat blew of. and rested on
the running board. re stopped down
TO pick 81 up and fell under the wheels.
His head was severed, as was his
right arm Brother Vincent, head OF the
order, hurried to the scene. and ideu-
tilted the body. which had been re-
moved 70 a grass plot Then II was
taken TO the college bul ding.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-29
PLAN INSTRUCTION
FOR LITTLE PARENTS

NEW YORK, June 29.-six thousand
little mothers and little fathers
are to be taught how TO prevent babies
from growing sick during the hot
months. They are pupils in the sixteen
Industrial schools Of the Children's Aid
Society.
At the opening exercises in co-opera-
ton with the conference or hot weather
care of babies and the board Of health,
there will be a lesson that will be linn
tied strictly to measures which are safe
FOR a child to use Questions OF feeding
bathing, and clothing babies and the
causes Of certain preventable infantile
diseases Will be discussed It is hoped
that in this way some 400 babies Will
be reached during the coming summer.
The society also has agreed to cooper
ate through its, eight missions for sick
children with the conference in its gen
eral campaign against infant mortality
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-29
WITH LION
is WON BY WOMAN

SAN BERNARDINO. Cal. June %
Mrs. Gussie Barnes. wealthy woman
Of this city, had a battle with young
mountain lion on her ranch, six miles
away. BY the merest chance Mrs.
Barnes saved her life. and when il, was
all over she collapsed.
Hearing a connection in the chicken
yard Mrs. Barnes. who was alone at
the ranch house, went to ascertain the
cause Of the trouble. She came unex-
pectedly upon a young mountain lion
which was eating a chicken. he beast.
with an ear-splitting snarl, jumped at
the woman.
Mrs. Barnes. without a moments de-
lay. picked up a yoke at her feet and
she had just time 10 raise II over her
shoulder when the beast was upon her.
She struck quickly and wildly. but the
blow landed on the lions head with
great force. The Hon was stunned, but
quickly recovered, but the woman rush
ed upon IL. landing blow after blow.
until she killed the beast
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-29
TURKEY SHIPS GUNS
TO RUSSIAN FRONTIER
Will Resist Land Grab in Persia
While Shah Is Aroused
by Car.
BY Gar.

CONSTANTINOPLE. June 29.-Tur-
key is mobilizing her forces on the
Russo-Turkish frontier. determined 10
resist the threatened ''land grab" OF
Russia in Persia.
Fifty heavy guns were started today
for the frontier and orders issued for
the Strengthening Of the Notifications
TO proceed with utmost haste.
The extensive preparations for war
lead many to believe that Turkey is
being supported by one Of the great
powers. L is openly charged that Ger
many is urging the Sultan 70 these war
like steps.
Stories Of Russias desire for a per-
manent foothOld in Persia. coupled with
the Anglo Russian agreement regard
ing the control OF Macedonia and Rus-
sias threat Of Intervention have thor
Oughly aroused the Slah and the cabi-
net is afraid that he may take the
initiative ana precIpitate conflict
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-29
LARGE HONEY SLAB
is FOUND IN HOME

LAwRENCEBURC. Ind, June IA
slab Of honey eight feet long. eighteen
inches wide, and four inches thick,
weighing 102 pounds, has been taken
from the rafters IN the attic Of the
home Of Jacob F. Schaefer, a section
hand
The house is located on a little knoll
near The railroad bridge that spans the
Big Miami river. about two miles east
Of this city, and is surrounded by a
honey locust grove Schaefer had no
ticed a number Of bees busy about the
house for several weeks, and. with a
neighbor, made a search. and found the
honey.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-29
Totem Poles VIII Point Way
To Pay Streak" at Exposition

SEATTLE, June 29.-An entrance such
as DO other worlds fair ever had for its
eayety boulevard has ben planned for
the Pay Streak at the Alaska ulSon-
Pacific exposition. which VIII be hello at
Seattle in 1906. Totem poles and mod
ern adaptation of the architectural style
Of China and Japen will constitute the
principal features Of the entrance. L.
f. Champney, Of the exposition arch!-
tect's Office. is the designer.
The Pay Streak is the name Of the
amusement avenue Of the Pacific
worlds fair, corresponding to the Mid
way at Chicago. the Pike at St Louis,
the Trail at Portland. and the War2ath
at jamestown. 1t WI, be lined with
more than thirty clean first-class, new
attractions, many Of which have been
arranged by Director Of Concessions A..
W Lewis.
To the right Of the main entrance to
the exposition, the approach to the en-
trance of the Pay Street viii begin
This approach will be in the form Of ex-
act reproductions of famous totem
poles the one in Pioneer square, Seat
tie. having a place of honor There
will be line of six on each side Of the
avenue each pole thirty feet apart.
Ropes of Garlands.
Between the poles will be stretchd
rops Of garlands, from which will oe
suspended Japanese lanterns. The re-
productions of the Alaskan natives
family tree will be thirty feet high
and highly chromatic At night the
eyes and grinning mouths will be illumi-
mated by electric lights, which will pro-
duCe an odd effect
The approach will lead up 70 the main
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-29
FALLS HEAD FIRST
INTO RAIN BARREL

WINSTED, Conn, June 29.-Falling
twenty-five feet from a ladder. at the
home Of his mother. in Torringford
street, Richard Bull, Of Pittsburg, shot
head first into a barrel filled with rain
water and mud.
His mother and a sister heard the lad
der break. and, rushing out doors, saw
only his legs protruding from the bar
rel They pulled him out. thus saving
Bull from being sUffOcated TO death in
the mud.
Had ne struck either side Of the bar
rel In his descent he doubtless would
have been killed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-29

portal Of the Pay Streak AS the visitor
passes along between the totem poles
his eyes win meet the grand arcnway.
This IS an original design by Champney.
II VIII be a combination of different
kinds Of architecture. Eight tall totem
pole columns viii support the archway,
which viii carry an ornamental screen
with the official seal OF the exposition
In bright colors in the center The
pagOda roof viii be what might be
term 'Jap-Alaskan" in style Of arch:-
60 re -plalns one mpney, who coin,
the word
The curved roof OF the pagoda viii
be happy medi I'm between the Jap
anese and Chinese styles of pagoda
roofs. The main frieze over the arch
way will be a swastilla fret, the Alas-
kan good luck symbol.
Figure on Pedestal.
Between the outside columns OF totem
poles, hanhng each side of the arch
way. will be a seated figure on a ped
csraI Oas side the Squire viii repre-
sent an Oriental idol. while on the
ether the figure will typify a native
Alaskan god. Around the archway will
be laid out a typical japanese garden,
with dwarfed plants, wisteria vines,
etc.
The management of the exposition IS
mucn pleased with the design and
thinks II viii make one Of the artistic
hits Of the 1903 fair. It is conceded by
all experienced exposition men that no
other worlds fair ever had such an or
namental entrance TO its amusement
boulevard.
The Pay Streak Will run from near the
main entrance TO Lake Union, which
laps the exposition grounds on the west,
where IL viii terminate In an ornate
boat landing, from which the grand
esplanade Will extend over the water
along the lakeshore toward the east
and Lake Washington. which borders
the grounds on that side.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-29
KILLED BY FALL
FROM CHERRY TREE

from a cherry tree caused the death Of
Earl Hoard. aged nineteen years, and
injured his companion, Norman Ten
worthy, aged eighteen years. The young
men had climbed a tree on Wisemiu
road. and in their eagerness both at
tempted to sit upon the same limb. The
bough broke and the young men fell 70
the ground.
Francis Atkinson aged twelve years,
Of 3G31 Tulip street. fell out OF a cherry
tree IN VOOdside Park, and received
painful injuries.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-29
CUPID is CAPTAIN
OF THE FRIESLAND
american Liner Lands Three
Young Women to Be
Brides.

PHILADELPHIA, June 29.-Cupid dis
placed Captain Rogers on the American
Liner F'riesland, which came into port
yesterday from Liverpool and Queens
town with three young women who had
come all the way across the Atlantic
10 wed the men of their choice. Two
who came over in the cabin left with
their prospective husbands for Lebanon
and Camden. where the ceremonies had
been arranged TO take place today.
The bridos-to-be were Annie Tweddle
of London. who will wed William CrOner,
1924 North Twenty-fifth street, Cam
den; Miss Margaret Gregsen, of Dublin
who will become the wife Of Robert
0cCollogh, and Miss Alma Bren-
schneider, of Stuttgart. who today viii
wed Alexander Curt Shuster Of Norris
town.
Send for Fiancee.
Three years ago Croffer left his home
in England to better his fortunes in this
country. He obtained a profitable posi-
ton and prospered sufficiently TO send
for his fiancee.
MISS Gregsen and McCullogh were
sweethearts in the old country, and had
not seen each other for FIVE years.
Shortly after the Friesland docked the
young couple left for Lancaster. where
Mccullough had prepared a home for his
fiancee.
It is owing 70 the rigid laws of the
immigration Department that Miss
Alma Brenschneider was unable 10 leave
yesterday for the home of her prospec-
tive husband. Alexander Curt Shuster
who resides at COS Marshall street, Nor
ristOwn-
Wed on Dock
Miss Brenschneider arrived here I'M
+ accompanied by relatives. and will be
married today in the presence Of imm!-
grant officials at the immigrant station.
foot Of washington avenue.
Since their childhood days they had
been, sweethearts in their native town,
Stuttgart Four years ago they had
agreed that American should be their
home, but the young mans savings pre-
vented him from bringing her with him
when he sailed. He, however, promised
70 send for her as soon as he had saved
sufficient money to provide her home,
and kept his word
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-29
UNFORTUNATE.

Unfortunate accident at the meio-
drama last night"
What was it2''
The heroine slid of the roof OF the
burning cottage and smashed the paste
board tre engine 70 a pulp. ''-Exchanze
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-19

Reliable. strictly brand new. well.
known New York makes arr offered
In this Emergency Sale a. sfg2
The palmer styles 80 now AZ ties
Or you can select from a vast as
sortmeut % tho very finest and
fanciest exhibition styles lin Hun.
garian Ash. Notified Mahogany and
genuine Quarter Sawed Oak take
your choice tomorrow az Emergency
Sale Prices s8s1. st2t and s2t6.
Many other fine New Pianos
never sold for issa than 1895 and
1850. even In the East. are offered
in this Emergency Sale tomorrow a.
s226 aud $3.50
Prices 10 Suit AL
No matter what your income may
be- whether IT'S tho largest Ia the
city or the smallcst--aud u matters
not whether you desire the most
costly piano on the market or the
cheapest that's good-we urge you
IA all sincerity 20 investigate the
u 3. Johnston Go. Emergency Sale
az once.
Pay all cash. or b. the week
month or year Wen agree 10 grant
any reasonable terms The point 10
remember h that We must find
homes for an these pianos and
quickly too We mean business. and
n yours Is a musicless home. and
the saving Of a good round sum Of
money IL an object. We say come
right away-the first thing tomor
row morning. - g. Johnston Co
Oldest and Largest Dealers John
ston Co. Bldg Third and Univer.
sity
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-19
Scores All Made in the
Second Half Of the
Game.

After a mediocre showing IN the
fret hair the University Of wash
iuEtnn football team came back Ia
the SECOND hair. and. wiih fast
fierce football defeated tho whit
wurth colleee elrVen Saturday b.
the score pf a toA .
Tho FIRST half ended without
either side acuriuK. nahin cent In
Jarvis. Babcock ard Willis in the
aecoad half Then she scoring Be-
mn Coylc with his rare general.
ship directed hia offenae at the
weak spots 81 the Whltworih line.
around the ends. aud. with trick
plays. iorward passes and uuaide
kicks brought the n" score "
20 "a
WhltwuFihs score vas made hy
Tanacr their negro end Previously
Tanner Vas laid out 81 the game.
but shsn several other Nhitwogih
players we're takrn naf they found
themselves without subs Wash.
iugton acerdsd 70 Whliworfhn re-
quest that Tanner b. allowed 70
come back Into the same. bot tho
generosity os Washington rnat fDaF
points. Tanner kicklnK a goal from
placement shortly after coming
back into the game The final score
Waa q 10 Z
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-19
SPOR rs
LTNCOLNAND TACOMA
BATTLE TO TIE

ton intercepted the pass bat FUN
hlod. Tacoma regaiOing the ball
Rubber hall' Mcguire was much
In evidence. running back punta
aud directing HIS play through the
weak points Ia Tacoma's line lie
did not diroot many plays around
the ends. which would have been
to Lincolns advantage Iineolna
score was made by bryant. who
booted the bah 40 yards from
placement between the posts,
Later he missed two difficult at
tempts to duplicate the feat hey,
mer dropkicked ono over shortly
after nryants boot from the 20
yard line. terminating the scoring
sparger picked the holes made for
him In Tacomaa limo with precia.
ion. making most ~ the yardagc
Lincoln made through the old style
OF play. Manager Lilly has arrang
ed for return game on November
az Tacoma
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-19

No seriously inclined Piano Buyer
can afford 10 ignore this Great
Emergency Sale We're not exactly
desperate. but Ne must fad homes
for the eighteen caFioaas-three
hundred pianos-We have agreed
and contracted 10 take of the hands
Of overstOckad Eastern factories
We must dispose % not only this
Immense number % extra pianos
but also those for which We have
contracted yearly. and which are
shipped a. stated intervals
The high standing Of these manu-.
facturers. and the further fact that
these instruments are strictly brand
new. latest style. weiihnown pianos
coupled with the terriflcally cut
prices AZ which they were offered
was too tempting for as to resist.
II enables the u s. Johnston Co.
70 offer discriminating buyers the
piano buying opportunity OF n life.
time We inaiai that your money
will buy greater. yes. much greater.
piano value In this Emergency ~
anO Sale than anywhere else Ia this
or any other city.
Wsitknown Makes Sacrificed.
Think Of being able 10 secure the
choicest Of strictly brand new Kim.
balls. and Testers. and Pease. and
Johnston. and Hobart VI. Cable. and
Story a. Clark. and many other
equally weilknOwn makes al bona
flde saving Of S75. tll0. tif5. etc.
In this Emergency Sale you can
now secure pianos that always
bring 1876 and sf25. al 1905 and
1882.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-19
RAINIER HEIGHTS Wins

The Rainier Heights a. g eleven
Yesterday defeated the Queen Anus
A a. football team az Woodland
parh. 6 g. ~ Tho Wainirra used che
open ntyls Hud 10 minutes sfier fh~
opening 90 the game GppnHf was
sent over ihr Eual for a touchdown.
The bail Hee sawed az chs rHnief
~ tho field during tha remainder ~
ths game Mcdonald. Queen Anne .
right end and Jones thH Rainier
tackle. played airDus Eausa The
Rainier Heights eleven meets the
uanbisrH team neat SUNDAY
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-19
The Fiercely Played Game
Ends in a Score OF
4 TO 4.

Tacoma high Saturday held the
I.ineoln eleven TO tie score % Z
60 4. With the Lincoln team the
heavier and the Tacoma eleven Ak.
gressive 10 a degree. the game was
hard and evenly fought Lincoln
did not resort % the new football
tactics as often as did the lads
from the city OF Destiny Coach
Perkins lads used a sweep fOrma,
tion that looked formidable. but
only once did they gain much ON
&C. That was when Tacoma spread
nearly across the gFidiron aud the
ball passed back Go Riggs. who
passed It forward Co neymer Hin.