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Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-04-10
CROWD CHEERED
ROOSEVELT
Gave Him an Ovation as the
Steamer Hamberg Left
Port Said

PORT SAID. April 10.--An enOr-
nous crowd cheered Ex-presidcns
Roosevelt today a. he stood on the
deck OF the steamer Hamburg with
the admiral a. he proceeded on his
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-04-10

journey for Mombaaaa, where he viii
be received BY a delegation Of dis-
tinguished citizens who viii wish him
success on his hunting expedition.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-04-10

Miss Katherine Mason IL suffering
from a severe attack Of the lagrippe
az the convent II was feared last
night that her illness would prove
serious and her father, Geo. Mason.
OF Fish Lake. was sent for and ar
rived In the city last evening. Her
condition Is much improved today.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-04-10
BASEBALL AT wOoDLAwN.

Game Between Cuban Giants and
Occur d'Alene.
A game OF baseball will be played
tomorrow afternoon at the Wood
lawn park between the Cuban Giants.
OF Spokane. and the Occur d'Alene
team. The local team is In an excel
lent condition for the game and IS It
will be the opening game OF the seas
on. is looking forward to with a
great deal of interest. Trains will
be run to the park from the electric
depot at 2 and 1850 o'clock.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-04-10
| GOVERN
/ ENTERPRISES
alton Service and the
anarna Canal Are
Compared

lINGToN, April 10.-Start-
B the same week by acts OF
and working side by side
h time, the Reclamation Ser
the Panama Canal offer in
facts and figures for COM
hgh the difficulties that beset
neers and workers in the Ca
3 have been numerous and
and their achievements wor-
IN praise, few appreciate the
hi progress made by the
rors of the arid West" in the
ation Service. And they have
against almost as great odds
n beset by as hot a sun In
and with SHOWS in winter
after the Canal folks doubt
bid be glad to have. More
bile the men at Panama have
work twelve months in the
e men in the West have been
put in but eight months.
Of the dams that constitute
d step in the various reclama-
ojects, started since the act OF
are located among mountain
ses and are not open to the
Nv means of communication.
Is the Panama railroad al
xisted with its rails and wires
longside the route of the can
as been necessary, in the Rec
In Service, to build roads to
be cement and other material
ailroad to mountain sites. At
twelve miles of railroad had
constructed. and the engineers
w at work on twenty-four
more in New Mexico.
nearest project to a railroad
wn as the Truckee-Carson
is half a mile away, while the
Pathfinder Dam on the North
is ga miles away from the
h railroad-more than twice
stance across the Isthmus. And
81 miles lie across a blazing
and up the sides of rocky
ain.
Die work at Panama has been
Iarily confined largely to dig
the men of the Reclamation
e have been building. They
lucted fourteen dams and will
have sixteen more completed
|hese are immense structures
by cement to rocks high VI
! he source of the life-giving wa
ere have already been finished
5 service 3,45S,3 miles OF canal
re than enough to stretch from
York to San Francisco. The wa
bat feeds them comes, in som
by way of tunnels blaste,
Oh solid rock. Fifty-eight tun
an all have been constructed,
considerably greater than tn
ing OF the New York subway.
e total number of men employee
|e Reclamation service, ineludin
5, is less than 1900. The nun
sf employees on the Canal Zon'
ding clerks, Is more than 40
Ie Reclamation Service has star.
hirty projects. and It will be
Der of years before these can !
developed. II an inspectS
ID start out to travel from on
Act to another until he had visit
II. he would have to cover mol
5000 miles travelling by II
test known routes. This meal
OF administrative e
and scattering of men. An 1
tor would have to travel less ths
lilies to inspect the entire Panan
j.
be work of the Reclamation Sc
is beginning TO bear fruit A
y s75.5I4 acres Of land ha'
reclaimed from the virgin desc
%, 0O0 homes have been ma
families IN a country former
thless but which now blooms 4
CONTINUED On page TOur.1
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-04-10
TAP CASE REFERRED TO DUNN

Robert Elder and Z. V. BOughton
returned last evening from Boise city
where they went to argue the case Of
n. L. Hatch against the Consumers
company. The supreme court re-
ferred the case to Hon. r. n. Dunn
who win take testimony on the CUES.
tons involved.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-04-10

the denIals of Messrs Mann, of Him
OILS. and Cushman. of Washington,
who offered the barley amendments.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-05-20
LARGE PART OF THE STATE TAXES
ARE PAID BY THE CORPORATIONS

prcciabiy in efforts TO tax specially
The manufacturing and mercantile
corporations. This state taxes tho
corporation itself ON Its corporate ex-
cess through the state tax commits
s:oner. The other states make nnsuc-
cessful efforts to reach This co\por-
ate excess in the hands of tho share-
holders through local officials. Mass
achusetts receives 6ver two millions
ot dollars from this source; the other
I'VE states very little.
Tanks. Insurance companies. and
other financial corporations pay iaxSc
amounts. often exceeding tho tax paid
by railroads. but they do not come
within the Slope Of this report. en-
"cpt in the comparison, of financial
results,
Maine alone Of the New England
states secures large revenue by char
tering corporations-nea u QUAR-
Ter Of II million dollars annually.
New England has made consider
able advance In separating the sources
OF state fran local revenue. support
ins the local Jurisdictions through the
tax upon local property. and>thc state
government by taxes upon corpora
tons and inheritances. Vermont and
Connecticut are the only states which
thus pay practically ali s:ate.> cx-
penses. In the other states the towns
collect large amounts 10 turn over to
the state.
"A comparison OF the six systems
herein digcsted should he Of general
value. They represent experiments
of highly intelligent communities. ap-
piled over "A long series of years and
modified by vast changes in economic
conditions. They show the whole sub
ject-matter to be still in an unfinished
condition. partly because of differ
euces in theories and largely because
OF the difficulty Of equitably applying
abstract principles to the practical
collection Of revenue.
The entire subject is presented as
Of January l. 1903. but by use of
footnotes. ii has been brought down
to April Il. 1909"
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-05-20
S OCI &
CeIebratc Tln Mcddlng.
eonaede1afraetaceceteeHttsoer


Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Flndlay en-
ttertained most charniingly, Monda,
evening a number of their friends q
cards. The event was in the form
of tin wedding" to celebrate thei,
tenth wedding anniversary.
The hostess was most becomingl,
gowned in the white satin wedding
dress of ten years ago and carried
an armful Of bridal roscs.
Upon the arrival of the guests de.
licious punch was served by Mrs
Albert Rapp in the dining room
from prettily appointed table
which had for Its attractive center
piece a cluster of bride roses. Later
progressive enchra was played at six
tables scattered through the rooms.
The score cards were dainty and
unique designs In embossed cards
with white ribbon bows tied in true
lovers knots, and silver bells.
which kept up their sweet and merry
chimes during the evening. AT the
close of the game the souvenirs for
the highest scotes were presented by
the hostess to Mr.. John b. Hart and
Mrs. George Leatherbnry on tie
with Mrs. Dorsey Potter. and Miss
Louise Garrard.
At 10 O'Clock delicious refresh
aments were served at small tables.
All the appointments were carried
out In tin. The Ices were pleasingIy
served on bright tin plates the nuts
aud CONNECTIONS in moulded tin bon
bon dishes. and the coffee in bright
tin cups.
Mr.. and Mrs. Findlay were the
recipients OF several bright ana
useful articles in tinware.
Among the many guests who were
present were Colonel and Mrs. Henry
Raymond, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Hart. Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Rapp,
Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Lewis, Mr..
and Mrs George Leatherbury. Mr..
and Mrs William Alexander, Mrs.
Dorsey Potter, Mrs. Edward Davis,
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward G. Smith, D..
and Mrs. Selma Mason, and Messrs.
John b. Hart. Clarence Parr, Lynn
S. Horror and Dr. Frederick stath-
ers.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-05-20
beautiful l,Gnlr.

The military ball to be given a,
Traction park by the Black Diamond
Company No. a. knights Of Pythias
Of Monongah. on the evening Of
Thursday. May y. will be one of the
largest and best attended affairs of a
social nature ever held in that Sec
ton.
The dance will begin at 3 o'clock
and continue t!l-hadnight and there
promises to be an evening Of great
pleasure to al with fine music. pref
~ decoration1 refreshments and
everything that goes TO make such an
outing success
The DECORATIONS Will be beautiful
and the stars and stripes will FREEDOM
mate. while other embellishments OF
the * Of p. cclors. with electrical ef-
fleets, will be used.
The last ear will lcdvc the pavll-
ion al IL O'Clock. both fpr Monon-
sah and Fairmont, aud shinnstor
ana Clarksburg.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-05-20
KERMIT IS LOST
Roosevelt's Son Rides Horse.
back All Night in. Regions
Unknown to Him.

NA1RoBr, British East Africa,
May lit was learned today that,
Kermit Roosevelt lost the way from
his fathers camp near Machakos last
Friday and spent the entire night
alone on horseback riding through a
region unknown to him. In the morn
ing he found the way back to camp.
Theodore Roosevelt and son. Kerr
nit. arrived at the Ju ia ranch OF
George Mcmillan today. They will
remain from four to zen days. ac-
cording to the luck they have in
hunting.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-05-20
Social session for New Eir~

Antlers were place! upon t,ic heads
of ten candidates for membership at
the regular weekly meeting Of the
ClarksburE lodge Of Elts in the lodge
nall On Third street Tuesday evening
with The usual interesting ceremonies
and following the lodge meeting u
social session, including luncheon,
was held in honor of the new mem-
hers. Those who were initiated arc:
$ l.. Joseph, DIR. J. II. Winfield, Frank
Feinbers. j.. II. Sweeney and a. $.
Rodney. OF Clarksbure; W. Golf
wymer and j. Cline Hood. of Jane
Lew: and Dana Young, W. II. War
rem and Harold +. Dent. of Weston.
The social session was an enjoyable
affair and all had a good time.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-05-20
plcnsnn, t,lnss ncccntinn.

Pleasant, indeed The third annual
reception Tuesday evening Of the jun
iers to the seniors of tho city High
school proved to be. Ii WAS held In
the assembly hall. An address was
made by Miss Cousins, class history
was given by cluud Bush, an essay
was read by Miss Edna Wright, and
Miss Gcncvievc Roberts made the
class prophecy Perry Hardman was
the last on the program with the pre-
sentlng Of diplomas. Refreshments
consisting of shcrbcrt. cake. mints
lady fingers. macaroons aud punch
were served.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-05-20
MILITARY STAFF
OF the Governor of the State
is Announced by That
Official.

CHARLESTON, May 15.--Goycrnor
fiasscock has announced the follow
ing military staff Detailed from the
National Guard: Major Jesse L.
cramer, parkersburg; Capt. Josep,,
II Mcbermost, Morsantown: Cant.
John FIeilsi,aw, Fiirmont; Capt.
james |. Pratt. and Capt. John c.
Bond, Charleston.
General Morris norkhcimer. of
Wheeling. was appointed on the civil
stan as payrnastcr general.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-05-20
navy BUILDING

tconnnuc1 rom mage IT

ICON 1nucn from mage 4 n
-->--S-..>-,--,----->----
portuni,y TO inlet II Vital Injury upon
ianctficr people. to say nothing ofethe
engiiicry of electricity. have changed
1.-The significance Of the word .'is-
iand...' -"
Greatest Present Obstacle.
'.rhe greatest present obstacle 10
| the limitation of the armaments un-
| der the weigh; Of which. the worfI
| is staggering toward Bankruptcy; the
greatest obstacle to carrying forward
those social and economic reforms for
Which every nation is crying out. that
It's population may be better housed
the pubic health murc compIetcIy
protected and the burden OF unem-
lp!oynent lifted from the r.icNs of the
wage-earninS classes, appears to me
10 be the inslstcncc by England on
what II calls the two-powcr naval
standard, This leads, and will inevi-
tably lead. to Huge programs Of naval
construction in every nation where
the patriotism and good sense OF the
people do not put a stop to this mod
'ern form OF madness. 80
1T is the plain duty of the friends
OF both England and Germuny-and
what right-mindcd man is not the
warm friend and admircr of both
these splendid peopies?-to exert
every possible Influence 10 promote a
better. understanding of each of these
peoples by the other. a fuller apurect-
alton OF the services OF each 10 mod
crn civilization and to point out the
folly, no. To speak of the wlckednessl
Of permitting the seeds Of dlscord TO
be sown bctwcon them by amy ele-
aent in the ponulation of either { . .
THE aim OF All ra .ional and nroc-
tIcable activity for The n,rnanenlt as
Establishment Of the worl1,s nr,ce AVID
for the promotion of Justice is-and
must always Re ,hp c9l,.cat,on az no
worlds public oninion Govcrnmc,,s
however pon,,l,r ana howov.r ,,awer-
full have cease1 Ia dominant. .y.rr-
where public cplnion dominates roy
ernments A. ncvcr he,,,re5 n,,,,t,
opinion is concerning Itself win thc
solution Of grave economic. and sucia,
questions which must he salypd
Alright If IN. great m,sses az .ba
worlds uopulatIen are ia share com
fort ana happiness. A nations credit
means The general belief in lis ability
To may IN file future. That nation
which ners.s.cn.ly turn. AWAY from,
tn, consideration of those economic
land saclnl Questions mon which the
productive mower Of its spopulntion
must In las, resort depcnd limits and
eventnamy DESTROYS It's own credi,.
That. nation which insists. in rcsponss
10 cries more or less innr;icnIa,c aud
to formulas more or less outworn.
upon spending the treasure takcn
from lis nopulation in tax.s mn, ,,sc.
less md wast.f,,, .rm,m.nts h,s.
Z, y. -.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-05-20
ASSOC IRON 10 ACRES

Of sweet potatoes was received by u
nearby Turner; Is acres, 200 fruit
trees; IL miles to vineland, y. j.
Groom house and piazza: maple
shaded yard; owner has other bust
ness and for immediate sale price
is cut to $500; 500 may be left on
easy terms; SEE details, page A.
,'s;trout's April Bulletin Farm Bar
gains" copy free. Dept. 2l27, e. a.
strout Co. Land Title Bldg. Phila.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-05-20
STRUCK BY TRAIN 4
Is Little Girl at the Railroad
Station at Lost
Greek.

Mildred White. aged 10. dangh,
ter OF James Q. White, was struck
by train No. 6 as Ii was pulling into
Lost Greek station at Sal5 O'Clock
Friday morning. Fortunately the
little girl ESCAPED fatal injury. The
toes were cut on one foot and she
received a painful cash in the face.
Just how the accident occr/sed- Is
not explained.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-05-20
In Honor OF birthday.

Miss Maud Walsh entertained Tues
day at her home ut 1870 Jackson street
in honor OF the anniversary OF the
birth OF Mr.. Thomas Il. kcarns, her
uncle. A very pleasant afternoon
was spent by invited guests. who
consisted chiefly of relatives. TN, oc-
casion WAS especially pleasing to MIR.
Kearns. for the kind remembrance of
him. and he was made happy by the
wishes Of ali for many returns OF the
day.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-05-20
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

All parties knowing themselves to
be Indebted to the estate OF William
Hustead, deceased. or HAVING Claims
against said estate, will please present
the esame to John S. Hustead. execu-
tor of the last win and Testament of
said William Hustead, for settlement.
JOHN S. HuSTEAD.
Executor of William Hussead. de-
ceased.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-05-20
Judge Williams 10 Marry.

CHARLESTON, May ie.-Mr
Frank L. Peek. or. kcnova. announces
the engagement of his sister. Miss
Harnett. TO Judge T.. Judson Williams
of the West Nirsina court Of appeals
The wedding will probably take place
in thu fall and their future residence
VIII be in Charleston.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-05-20
nusTEAp Will rRoBATED.

The will of the late William
tIustead bequeathins his property
to his sons and daughters was pro-
batcd Tuesday. John S. Hustea.l
qualified as executor with bond al
$4,000. and j. Allen Swiger. c. W.
Murray and r.. T. Williams wera
appointed appraisers Of the estate.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-05-20
AGED MAN DIES
William Hustead Passes
Away at His Home on
lsaae's Greek.

William Hustead died last night
at his home on lsaac's creek near
snrdis at the. age Of about IS years.
Several sons and daughters survive
him. He was prommen. farmer In
that section the county and one o.
the county's best citizens. ms wife
died several years ago.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-05-20
PROPERTY CHANGES HANDS.

Senator Charles G. coGman has pur-
chased the handsome residence Of II.
l.. Cunningham on Clay strcer. The
price paid makes it one of the largest
residence real estate deals in the city
recently. The sale was made through
Mrs. Wilma Redmsn. The new real es-
tate broker whose offices are in the
Jacobs building.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-05-20
sr. pETpRsBuRG. May

ST. PETERSBURG, May IS
Lieutenant General Anatole NJ
stoessel and Rear Admiral Nebogn-
toff, were released today from con-
fnement in the fortresses of st. Pc
ter and ST. Paul by order of Empe-
ror Nicholas. -
stoessel was found guilty of sur
rendering Fortress Port Arthur to
tire japanese and WAS serving a SEN
tence of ten years.
Nshogatoff ives sentenced for the
same length of time for surrendering
10 the enemy at the battle of tho
Sea OF Japan. Both were in prison
Slightly over year.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-05-20
BIG COAL. TRACT
AT SALEM IS SOLD
gregate price is ss5, 900.


BY the deed Ed. d. Brown. of
uniontown. Pa, as trustee. transfers
nine tracts of coal in the district
named, to the Cherry Camp Coal &
Coke Company. They are known
as the Ed. ID. Brown, George H.
of title acted as trustee for Josiah
coffman. Caroline rHardman. leila
A. Kuhn, W. W. Young and Flavi-
us J Fletcher tracts, and they
range in sizes from ten to two hun
dred and one acres.
Mr. Brown in making the transfer
Of title acted as srustee for Josiah
7. Evans and fourteen other Penn.
sylyanians.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-05-20
Six Hundred and Fifty Acres
Sells at One Hundred
An Acre.
COAL COMPANY BUYS
Tract from Trustee Brown,
Who Acts for Fifteen
Pennsylvanians.

One hundred dollars an acre is
the price named in a deed just ad.
mitted to record here transferring
the title of six hundred and fit,
acres of coal land situated in Ten.
mile district this county. The ag
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-05-20

Stops earache in two minutes;
toothache or pain of burn or scaid in
five minutes; hoarseness, one hour;
muscleache, two hours; sore throat,
twelve hours-Dr. Thomas Electrict
Oil, monarch over pain.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-05-20

Columbus Hustead qualified as
guardian Tuesday of Leslie, Maggie.
Charles, May, Maud. Bessie and
Walter Hustead, infants OF Walter
Hustead. deceased, with separate
bonds Of 5000 each.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-05-20
BUSINESS CHANGES HANDS

Ellis Lyon & Sons have purchased
the Office and bank supplies business
of Charles E. Brooks and
have taken charge of the same. The
business carries with it the agency
for the Oliver typewriter.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-05-20
A Cl,,lrcl, Tea.

Miss Ewing will entertain at n
church tea at the residence OF Mr.
John b. Hart, 22s North Chestnut
street, Friday afternoon from 3 to )
o'clock. Eevery one Is cordially In
vited to atterdscS
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-05-20

Most disaguring skin eruptions.
scrofula. pimples, rashes, etc, are
due to impure blood. Burdock
Blood Bitters is a cleansing blood
tonic. Makes you ciear-eyed, clear
Drained, clcar-skinned,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-05-20
SUPPER .Ar CHURCH..

Thc Daughters Of SPHINX will give
a supper at the Water street church
Friday night. An are cordially In
vEted.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-05-20

If YOU WOULD PURCHASE
properly in ciarksburg. for home, or
investment LEI US show YOU that We
can please You IN price, location and
houses, on Main street. Pike street.
Dale avenue, Lee street, Clay street.
Carlisle Court Carr avenue. and Park
avenue. We have many other cheap
er properties In all parts of the city
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-05-20
\ MNRRlAGE LlcMNsE.

4 marriage license has been issued
. Everett Earl Curry and Ethel j.
Stewart.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-05-20

S. G. Denham is in New York on
a brlet business visit.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-05-20
business

FOR RENT or FOR Sale N
East clarksburs. 'industriai.s'
FOUR ROOM COTTAGE, none bet
ter, most new, hsantitu location and
Iot, best water AID snrden. Rent $1a.
fhree room cottages. rent 81 and SIS.
per month. vncant Lots. most dcsir-
able there, wiz sell d I real bargains.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-05-20

BEAUTIFUL places to live, and
purchase homes we have for sale ii
much ! ess than real value II
sTEALEY ADDITION.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-05-20

SEE Us FOR INDUCEMENTS we
Offer you 10 buy most valuable va
cant lots at Point Comfort, Kelley
Mn. Contra. school addition. New
Fair Grounds and Union Heights, at
prices and terms affording every nd
vantage to secure beautiful homes.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-05-20

OFFER YOU THE BEST PROPOSE
ton in the MERCANTILE LINE, and
in the HOTEL BUSINESS.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-05-07
HORSE ASLEEP TWO WEEKS
Animal Does Not Awaken After Slid
ing Down Side Of California
Mountain.

San Bernardino. Cal-Charles Muir,
n mine owner of Wild Rose canyon,
has horse which went To- sleep two
weeks ago and has not awakened
since, That il slowly is coming out
OF its repose, Muir says, is evident by
it's increasing susceptibility to the re-
port of shotgun, with which he has
daily tested its power of hearing.
More than two weeks ago the horse
was lost and when found IL was i'm
gorge. Muir discovered whore II had
slid down steep side of the noun.
tain. The animal was bruised, but
was led back to the Muir place. Muir
threw forkfu, of alfalfa to the ami
NAL, but the next morning was sur
prised to find the horse still standing
where he had left Il. The feed had
not been touched.
Muir discharged shotgun close To
the horse and slight jerk of its head
indicated that the noise had been
heard and this had been kept up
Gaily. Teamsters believe the horse
strained or Jared the nerves which
control consciousness.