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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-26
(copyright BY James Elyersonl


ESYO WAS in my seventeenth year when
II killed my first bear, and l was,
k4Aa1u4 | presume, for some weeks after
IQ&mS9I that event, the proudest and hap
- piest boy in the State of Vermont
My parents resided at the time
on a farm in the northern part of that State,
and, as all the smaller varieties of wild ami
mails, as well as bears, abounded in that
well-wooded section, l had, during the inter
walls of time which fell to my lot between
assisting on the farm in summer and attend
ing the village school in winter, frequent OPP
portunites for learning the art OF trapping
and the rudiments of woodcraft.
/ had already come to consider myself quite
expert at trapping and shooting foxes, rae
e>ons and smaller game, as l had the advice
nd assistance of a neighbor named wilson
a noted bear hunter, who lived about nan
q mile from our place.
Rarely did a winter season go by IN which
he did not have a dozen or more OF bear
skins to dispose of as the result Of his skill,
and they, with the other furs which he Sc
cured, generally yielded him far better
profit than did the few acres of land which
he cultivated in summer.
1t was the custom in our locality every fall,
after the crops were secured and provision
had been made for the coming of winter, for
half dozen or more of the men to meet
and spend week in what was known as
"neighborhood hunt"
This was. generally, for bears, and took
place twenty miles away in a wild portion of
the Green Mountains; although a party fire.
quently went for deer, when the trip was
made across Lake Champlain and into the
adjoining State of New York. was deem
ed too young to join in these hunting trips,
although was eager enough to go had been
permitfed, and / longed for the opportunity
to distinguish myself by killing some big
In connection with the farm upon which
we lived my father was JOINT owner with one
Of our neighbors of sugar bush, lying some
two miles away from the house, the road 70
which ran, for part of the way, through
deep wood, the haunt of occasional bears ana III
the delight Of such berry pickers as had tne
courage TO venture into its depths every SUIT LIZ
mer, from which, between the ATTENDANT u III
fculties of fighting mosquitoes and keeping an
eye, peeled for traces Of Bruin. they might
return with well-fled pals. ;. =
In the month of March, at the time OF
sugar making, father and the hired man.
Jerry, together with our neighbor,, were pus-
lily engaged in the sugar bush, and had 20
drive to and from there nearly every day 70
carry them out such things as were needed
and frequently to go after them at nignt,
Jerry usually remaining all night az tne
cabin erected In the bush. ,
It was at this time that jolly party OF
acQuaiatances. young people from the city
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-26

front of me, and as l looked hurriedly up,
to my amazement, there stood the bear, not
on the further side of the gorge, but directly
in our path, and not twenty PAGES distant!
ing down it on the side on which l stood.
The shock was SO sudden | felt my heart
beating like trip hammer. l trembled so
could scarcely grasp my gun. and had Bruin
heve / could have planted bullet in any
part of his big body to save my life.
But he did not come. He reared up as If
surprised, brushed his huge paws in front
Of his face, gazed at me for a full minute,
and then dropping down, numbered over the
bank and into the ravine.
With his Disappearance my wits and courage
came once more, and l sprang for the edge
of the bank.
He is coward after all, thought I, and
will run rather than fight. Alas how little
understood of the habits of the beast at
that moment But l was destined to soon
learn something in that respect.
bank when I gained the edge, and taking as
good aim as | could, l hurriedly fred into
his broad back, trusting the bullet might
break his spine
with the crack of the rifle he dropped
hack. and at the same instant l cheered Nero
on to the attack, and slipped another cart
ridge into my gun.
As the dog sprang down the .ravine, the
enraged bear, maddened with the PAIN OF
the WOuuu, Dub dPPuhSnsiy AZ AZ aS9PSSS NAS7
allied. met him, and with one cuff sent poor
Nero rolling dozen feet in the snow
This momentary pause gave me an oppor-
tunity for another shot, and fired full in
his face, but too excitedly to take deliberate
aim.
The shot had no other effect than to mad
den him to fury, and he dashed up the bank
at me while /, having no time to reload,
dropped my gun and hastily scrambled up
a low limbed beech tree, under which | had
been standing.
/ Just barely missed the stroke of his huge
paw as / swung myself into the branches
and quickly assembled a few feet, and then,
to my horror, as / looked down, / saw new
danger awaited me-the bear was coming up,
tool
had forgotten the factor, rather, had
not thought of it in my excitement-that
Bruin was an expert climber, and / now
realized fully my folly in attacking such an
animal in the manner l had.
The tree was not very large, and the bark
was smooth and hard, but those terrible
claws sank deep into the wood, and in a
moment he would have been among the
branches, but just then my faithful ally
sprang up the bank and attacked him fercely
in the rear, SO that he relaxed his hold, and,
dropping, turned to again rid himself of hI
sharp-toothed tormentor.
CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-05
JURY INDICATED
State in Capitol Case Doesn't
Suspect Any Juror.
ALLEGED EMBRACERYPROBED

Humphreys Arrest Was a Mistake.
As No Wrong Was committed-No
Warrants Out and None to Be Is
sued.
Harrisburg. Pa, March "a dis
elaimer that the state suspected the
integrity OF any Juror In the capitol
trial. and an admission by the district
attorney that the arrest of c. F. Hum
phreys on a charge OF attempted en-
bracery was mistake. closed the in
cident involving Juror A. A. Poist Mr..
Gilbert asked leave for an investiga-
ton. 10 which District Attorney Weiss
assented. and for over an hour the at
torneys conferred, Mr.. Weiss present
ing an account OF what transpired in
bis office and answering many ques.
tions about the visit OF the Juror to
him.
Upon the return to the room Of the
lawyers. Mr.. Weiss said for the com
monwealth.
"If your honor please. complying
with the request OF our friends on the
other side. a conference has been had.
with the following result:
The commonwealth desires to
state and does state that the arrest OF
Humphreys was a mistake. as subse-
quently ascertained. and the common
wealth is satisfied that there was no
wrong whatsoever between Hum
phreys and the juror named The
newspaper statements that other war
rants were out or would be Issued for
other persons were entirely unfounded
and unwarranted: that no warrants
were out; that none would be issued; !;
that no Juror had been nor was now
suspected OF any improper conduct.
The district attorney admits that
the juror voluntarily came to his Of
fee and made a statement OF the facts
prior TO the discharge OF Humphreys: /:
that after the discharge OF Humphreys
he again voluntarily came and a col
loquy occurred between them"
Judge Kunkel then addressed the
Jurors. saying: 1T is most unfortu-
nate that what has been referred to
in this statement and in the statement
made by Mr.. Gilbert. counsel for one
OF the defendants, occurred. but we are
glad that IL has turned out TO be with.
out any foundation. We have entire
confidence In the integrity OF each one
OF the jurors selected 20 try this case.
and we believe that each one has en-
deavored 10 obey the instructions
given TO him by the court with respect
to hearing anything about the case.
reading the newspapers or permitting
any one TO talk to him about Il. We
repeat. We have entire confidence in
the honesty and integrity OF each one
OF these Jurors. and we are satisfied
that counsel on both sides OF this case
have the same thought.
The matter referred to was proper
for investigation and inquiry and It Is
a subject of congratulation that the
charge made was baseless. and that
the integrity OF this jury has been
shown and proven. This, therefore.
Will end the incident. we hope"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-05

ORANGE
Improving North Psmunksy csmsteU-ToEulxs.
SHADY Grove chWch-othsr Notes
Lahore. Va. March . Ions

Lahore, Va, March 2. 1908.
Inc trustees OF North Pamunkey church
nave decided TO enclose and dx up the
cemetery at the church. This long ma
giected site containing two acres. under
tue master touch of the COMMITTEES in
eharge, VIII soon present a creditable an
pearance. Already some dozen or morn
oi tne good people, gone to their re ward
are sleeping beneath its sod, and manv
sections have been taken. showing tha,
people are entertaining more respect for
their departed The old family lot is ba.
coming thing of the past. This IL erni-
nently lifting. Some Of the most noted
burial grounds of ante-bellum times have
become the property OF other people. and
bushes, vines, aud sometimes corn etc
flourish over the dead.
Many are sick, coils prevailing. with
some pneumonia and peritonitis.
The rivers have been past fordin1 much
oi the week and the roads most OF the
month.
Everybody is disguised with the Rhea
and Blackstone Investigations.
twenty-five years old. the Sons and
Daughters of Love met at their lodge at
shady Grove church few days ago and
reorganized by re-electing Thornton Fry
president. be has been president eince
the birth OF the order, and under his wise
and prudent counsel the society has be-
come one of power for good among the
colored people. Their dues are promptly
paid, the sick well attended and the dead
properly buried. They have $500 in the
treasury and are growing in numbers
and influence.
Preparations are on for the erection of
a wing 20 Shady Grove church. which
when completed. will comfortably &C
commodate its $50 members.
Rev. Mr.. Pogue, of Kentucky. the new
shepherd Of the Macedonia Saints. bas
entered his field here and gives promise
OF excellent Stewardship.
Returning from the burial OF Mrs.
Graves Wednesday T. W. Bullock was
seriously kicked on the leg by DR.. Eugene
Woolsolk's spirited hunter.
Miss Mary Frazer reached home near
here yesterday much To the delight oI
many friends. She has been teaching a
select school near Frankfort, Ky. where
she Is very popular.
The many friends aud relatives o! dear
Aunt Lucilla Bradley hale with delight
the cheering news of her Improvement
and anxiously await her recovery. Dea,
old landmark OF an historic people and
age, we send you hearty greetings anc
bid you God-speed in return to health
and happiness. May the fates deal gent
~ with you and gladden. our hearts wifi
your restoration.
In my last intended 10 say Mr.. Ber
telle Voolfolk is the efficient promoter %
the bridge at Mortons Ford.
W. ST.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-05
DIES IN PARIS HOTEL
Thomas B. Wanamaker Sud-
denly Passes Away.
MOTHER WAS WITH HIM

Trip In Search Of Health Comes to An
Abrupt Endins-He Was Active In
Philadelphia Business and Public
Affairs.
Philadelphia. March a-Word was
received here OF the death OF Thomas
Wanamaker. son OF John Wanamaker.
He died In Paris at the Liverpool ho-
tel from kidney trouble. He had been
travelling abroad for some time.
Mr.. WanamaKer's death was unex.
pected, although he had not been in
good health for some time. and for the
last two months and a half had been
abroad on an extensive tour through
Egypt, the Orient and southern France
in the hope that the milder climate Of
those lands would effect cure.
Thomas Brown Wanamaker. al,
though a busy man for years. had
been little In the public eye. He was
forty-seven years old at the time of
his death. Since his purchase Of the
North American nine years ago he
had devoted his energies mainly to up
NAfN'N - 80 HANlfAA ~
Mr.. Wanamaker was one OF those
who were instrumental in securing
Major Gillette as head OF the filtration
bureau. three years ago. and with
former Mayor Weaver and former
Judge Gordon signed the bond guaran.
teeing the army officer salary OF
$4,000 year for five years from
February. 1906.
Mr.. Wanamaker remained head OF the
North American. Shortly after buyinc
the newspaper. Mr.. Wanamaller NOV
ed the plant from its old location al
Seventh and Chestnut streets TO a new
twenty-story building at Broad and
SAMSON streets On Feb. announce
ment was made that Thomas d. Wana
maker had retired from the firm oil
John Wanamaker. the business 10 be
conducted under the same name BY
John Wanamaker and Rodman Wana
maker. Mr.. Wanamaker sailed for
Egypt about the first OF the year with
HIS mother. Mrs. John Wanamaker
and his niece. Miss Fernando Wana.
maker. for the benefit of his health.
Thomas b. Wanamaker's town house
was at Nineteenth street and Ritten.
house square. He married Mary Low.
Der Welsh. a daughter OF the late
Samuel Welsh Mrs. Wanamaker did
not accompany her husband on his
trip 70 Egypt. She was in Palm Meach.
Fla. at the time and il was said that
she Intended TO join him abroad later
in the season.
Mr.. Wanamaker was a member Of
the University. Germantown Cricket.
Huntington Valley. Golf, Racquet.
Philadelphia Country and Sedgely
clubs. He was graduated from Prince
ton IN 1882.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-05
IN MtM0RIAM

In loving remembrance Of my dear
father, Robert Patton, who died three
years ago today. March the 5th, 1905.
Though days have hown and years have
passed
Since last saw his face,
The memory Of his loving heart
Can never be erased.
Loved in life; in death remembered.
By his loving daughter, Belle.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-05

y the Clerks Office OF the Circuit court
OF the county of King George on the
11th day Of February, 1905. Mary
Z. Buckner, plaintiff, against John Buck.
ner. defendant.
The object Of this suit il 70 obtain for
the plaintiff from the defendant q d.
voree from the bonds OF matrimony. And
an affidavit having been made and fled
that the defendant, John Buckner. 4
not a resident Of the State Of Fir-
ginia, it is ordered that he do appear
here within Is days after due pub
lieation hereof, and do what may be
necessary 70 protect his interest," IN this
suit. And il is further ordered that q
copy hereof be published once q week for
four weeks in The Free Lance, . nsvs-
paper published in the city Of Fredericks-
burg, and that "A copy be posted al the
front door Of the courthouse OF thfsecua-
ty on the 18th day OF February, 1908.
that being the next succeeding Monday
after this order was entered.
A copy-Teste:
(. L. Hunter, Clerk.
W. A. Rose, p. q. f12wkw
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-05
Two KILLED In Family Quarrel.

Bristow. Okla. March Sin a fam.
ily quarrel John Curry, living south of
Bristow, shot and killed his wife and
the wife Of his brother. then fed. On
GERS and a posse of citizens are In pur-
suit. Curry fred nine loads OF buck
shot into his wife's body. Curry's
brother and the latter's wife witnessed
the murder. Curry later turned his gun
upon his brothers wife, shooting and
killing her also. Finally he attempted
to shoot the brother, but the latter
escaped.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-05

Newark. n J.. March g. - Nine
Schumann Heink the well-known con
tralto, filed an application for natural
ization papers with the county clerk
Her preliminary papers were filed lr
Concinnati three years ago. ami shs
will be given a final examination be
fore the court on June 3 next. Tho
signer was BON in Lieben Austria
June IS. 1861. and came to this coun
try in 1898.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-05
Pensions For Soldiers, Widows.

Washington. March 3.-The widows
pension bill. which was passed by the
house. was reported favorably to the
senate by Senator McCumber. chair
man OF the committee on pensions. It
Increases to si2 a month the pension
drawn by widows OF soldiers who
served in any Indian war. the war with
Mexico or the Sivil War. The senate
committee added a provision remov-
ing certain marriage restrictions.
which provision. 1t is estimated, would
add about 10000 to the list OF pen
sioners. at a cost OF $4,000. 900 e year.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-05
Fire In New York School

New York. March 3.-Eleven hun
dred pupils in public school b;4ild-
ing on Thirteenth street marched in
good order from the scEoolhouse when
an alarm was sounded for fire in a
closet on the third floor OF that build
ing. Some of the children passed
within a dozen feet OF the Are. The nre
was quickly extinguished. with a loss
OF 500.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-05
-Four Insane Men a, LARGE.

Charlotte. N. c.. March s.-Four pa
tients confined in the ward for the
violently insane at the Western State
Hospital for the Insane at Morganton
escaped by wrenching the iron bars
from a window In the ward. The pa
tents are all men. and warnings have
been sent out through the country. 4
posse OF ten men has thus far failed
to apprehend them.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-05
Murder SUSPECT Arrestsd.

wilkes-Barre. Pa. March 3.--Thomas
Willis. colored. is under arrest at Bal
timore. charged with the murder OF
Cameron Cool. OF West Pittston, on
the night of Dec. 20 last. Cool was a
wealthy horseman. who had apart
ments over his stable. He was bru-
tally beaten over the head with a
blunt instrument. and was unconscious
until his death. which followed the
next day. Cool's watch was found on
the arrested man.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-05
Suit AGAINST railroad comn.nv

Washington, March 3. Attorney
General Bonaparte directed the vari-
Gus United States attorneys to insti-
tute suits against twenty-six railroad
companies in different sections of the
country to recover penalties incurred
by them for n!nety-one violations OF
the safety appliance law. The facts
upon which these prosecutions are
based were reported to the interstate
commerce commission by its inspec-
tors Of safety appliances.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-05

Atlantic City, N. j.. March 3.-Fear-
ing that she might not recover from a
severe surgical operation which she is
to undergo. Miss Ethel Clifford. of this
city. consented to wed Edward s. LIP
pincott. her sweetheart Of years. The
ceremony was performed by Magis-
trate Haughey. and the bride left for
q Philadelphia hospital, where the op-
GRAFTON will take place.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-05
cArARRH cANNoT BE CURED

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach ths seat OF the disease. Ca.
tarrh is a blood or constitutional disease
and in order to cure it you must take in
ternal remedies. HALLS Catarrh Cure Is
taken internally, and acts directly o. the
blood and mucous surfaces. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure - not q quack medicine. IL
was prescribed by one VI the best physi.
clans IN this country for years and Is a
regular prescription. Ii is composed OF
the best tonics known, combined with
the best blood purifiers. acting directly
on the mucous surfaces. The perfect
combination OF the two ingredients is
what produces such wonderful results in
curing Catarrh. Send for testimonials
free.
+. J. CHKxrY & Co. Props., Toledo, o.
SOLD by Druggists, price 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for eonsti-
patton
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-05

London. March 3.-The Sportsman
prints a long article protesting against
Tommy Burns absurd challenge" to
fight British boxers in patches. It says
that nobody disputes his right 70 the
title OF champion of the world" bu
such tactics are not sport" and only
degrade and place in peril the sport O
boxing. which with great difculty has
been nursed into the position OF a le-
gal pastime.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-05
Sparrow Introdncer neaa.

Baltimore. March g. Joseph G.
Johnson Is dead OF old age. He was
the first man to introduce the Tn nsllsf
sparrow In the eastern part OF the
United States. The council spent $eof
for sparrows owned by a western
man. who had brought them over frca
England
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-05
Shot His stepfather.

Norfolk. Va, March 3. - Clifford
Stewart, a seventeen-year-old boy. IN
defending his mother from the at.
tacks Of his stepfather. Leonard
Combes. shot and dangerously wound
ed him. Young Stewart claims that
his stepfather knocked his mother
down for refusing to give him whisky.
Stewart was released on nominal bail
of $500.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-05
ALI 10 rax Sal. Of stosL.

Washington, March IA bill TO tax
the sale and transfer OF stocks was
introduced by Representative Hep
burn. Of Iowa The tar provided for
is fixed at nfty cents per hundred
shares.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-05

Memphis. Tenn. March 3.-Suffer
ing with a severe cold and what h
termed a busting" headache. William
Jennings Bryan announced here that
he would make bee line for his home
in Lincoln. cancelling dates Ia St.
Louis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-05
German ARMY omcsr ! sulcIae.

Berlin. March GA despatch from
Ailenstein. East Prussia. says that
Captain Won Goeben who killed Major
Won schoenbeck. fellow of'icer. on
Christmas night. and has been await
ing court martial, has committed sui
eide by opening an artery In his neck.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-05
puddle MiIls closes.

Reading, Pa. March 3.--The puddle
s-:ills OF the Rlandon rolling mill shut
down. The entire plant Is now idle.
When running full. the mill employs
about 225 persons
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-05
lob PRINTING

We print everything from q book to
q visiting card on the power presses OF
Ehe Fres Lance. Send us your orders.
The Frss Lance.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-05

ghs Free LAnco h prepared 10 DO all
kinds Of Job printing IN flrstelass styb
- UodsfAes prisss. A.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-05

There is nothing to be gained by being
q knocksr.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-05

Humphreys Arrest Was a Mistake,
As No Wrong Was committed-No
Warrants Out and None to Be Is
eued
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-10-02

the faithful performance Of his duty,
the amount Of said bond to be not less
than his bid. Until said day Of meet
ing said plans and specifications may
be seen at the offices Of the respec-
tive supervisors. Said bids shall be
sealed and delivered to said supervis-
ors not later than II O'Clock, q. M,
10th Oct, 1908, and said Commission
ers reserve the right to reject any
and all bids. The time in which said
work shall be completed, and the time
Of payment, shall be announced OIL
the day Of letting.
j. Monroe Wicker,
Supervisor Saluda County, S. G..
B. T. Mack,
supervisor Saluda County, S. G.
Attest:
Fl. c. Holloway,
Clerk County Board Commissioners,
Newberry County.
B. f. Sample, Sr.,
Clerk County Board Commissioners,
'Saluda County.
Sept. 28th, 1908.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-10-02
Fear Of the Lord.

A group Of aeronauts were telling
balloon stories in the smoking room
Of Chicago hotel. Capt. Fl. T.. Hon
cywell, who with the "Fielding-An-
tonia' balloon was later to break all
long-distance speed records, laughed
and said:
"The great Elyot made balloon
ascent from Charleston one hot sum
mcr afternoon. A thunderstorm came
up. Elyot, amid buckets of rain, the
roar of thunder and the flash Of light
ming was blown about like thistle
down. On toward midnight he found
himself over plantation and threw
out his anchol~-a Grapncl at the end
of a long rope.
"It happened that negro had died
in one of the huts of this plantation.
The funeral was to take place in the
morning. a dozen friends of the dead
man sat in the soft summer night be-
fore the hut telling ghost stories.
".Suddenly, in the darkness above
them. they heard strange noises-a
flapping as of great wings, monac-
ing cries. And they saw dimly a