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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-06-17

Mr.. Benson stood for many years
IN class by himself and he won
almost every prize he shot for.
Here is one of his stories:
1t used to be apopular past time
to shoot for tame bears and Mr..
Benson one winter won a surplus
of these once plentiful animals.
He had spare bear whose fame
as an educated trick beast became
wide, and a Penn sylvania man
heard of it. The Keystoner visit
ed Mr.. Benson and the two of them
planned big shooting match in a
Pennsylvania town. They later
met at the Pennsylvania home,
Mr.. Benson having led his bear
there, and for a few days practiced
with their rifles. The shooting
match was in the meantime SEIZED
uled to come off at a hotel in a.
small town. The neighborhood
marksmen were deeply interested
in the match, for every one ofthem
was DESTROYS of winning old Bruin.
But the best shots of the commun-
ity were the hotel landlord and a
half.breed Indian who worked for
him. They were looked upon as
tack drivers.
When the day of the match ar
rived Mr.. Benson led his bear to
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-06-17

put the candle close 10 MIN. Wnen
he snuffed the fumes of the burning
wax and wanted to know what it was.
He raised his head and attempted to
smell at the candle, which | was going
to let him do, when it occurred to me
that If the blaze of the candle touched
his nose and burnt him-which it surely
would do-he would become furious and
l might look out for breakers. So |
quickly drew back the candle and kept
him in good humor.
Il was still in hopes of coaxing him
out of his dwelling and killing him out
side, for he seemed to be in a perfectly
good humor, and l knew that the mo-
ment he was hurt everything would
depend on hard fighting.
Il tried to draw him out with the
candle, which smelled like honey, of
which bears are exceedingly fond. l
would put the candle near his nose, and
when he would reach after it would
pull it from him and in that way | sue
ceeded in raising him upon his feet.
Then kicked the rope and Charley
tried to pull me out; but, being not only
too far from him, but also around a
corner, he could not succeed.
What was worse, when | would get
on my knees to shove myself backward,
he would pull at the rope and down l
would fall again; so shouted to him
not to pull the rope, and succeeded in
getting out without his help
Il waited for the bear to follow, but
as he did not appear inclined to do so, |
relighted my candle and again entered
the hole, where l found my old friend
seated precisely in the place he had oc-
cupied when first went in.
Il passed the light of my candle over
HIM, and finding how his body lay, l
thought | could send a ball to his heart.
Looking closely how and where to put
the ball, leve ed my rife and let fv,
when such stunning report never be-
fore rang IN my wears.
my candle was put out, | was en-
veloped in midnight darkness, and
heard such snorting and laundering
around me such as | had never heard
before Scrambling back as best | could
till reached the mouth of the hole,
made my way out safely.
1--WE waited long time and, though
we could hear the bear making a great
fuss, he would not come out.
AT length, all having again become
quiet, | went down and found him still
alive, but so badly wounded that he
took no notice of me; so l put the gun
to bis head and finished him.
But the worst job yet remained to
be done and that wa to get him out Of
the den. We took our rope and tied it
around the bears neck. Charley pulled
at his head and l pushed behind, till we
got him to the mouth of the hole, which
being seven or eight feet perpendicular,
We could not pull him to the top.
But at last l thought of a plan by
which we could effect it, and taking my
tomahawk, l cut down a sapling which
had limb projecting far out from the
trunk. This sapling we placed over the
seam in the rock, and tieing one end of
the rope to the bears neck and the
other around the sapling, we took hold
of the limb and turned the sapling round
till we raised the bears head up to the
top of the rock. Then we tied the limb
fast to keep it in place while we pulled
the hind parts up.
in this way we got the carcass on
the surface of the ground. -
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-06-17
A BEAR IN ITS DEN
Three Times Browning Went In
and Bearded Ii.

Perhaps the most daring adventure Of
Brownirg's adventurous life was his
battle with bear in its den.
A companion of his, Charles, came
into the camp one evening and reported
that he had discovered the trail of a
large bear, which he said was looking
for hole. He had followed its tracks
and observed where it had tried to make
for itself a shelter from the storm, but
the beast had abandoned the plan and
proceeded farther on.
On the following morning, after
breakfast, the two started after the
bear, carrying with them a long rope
and wax candle for use in case of
emergency.
1--WE soon found the bears track, :"
says Browning, at the place where
Charles had left it the evening before,
and pursued it about mile to a deep
muddy spring, into which the bear had
plunged, throwing the mud around all
over the snow.
''He had done this to cool himself, for
he was so fat that he was too warm for
comfort, and subsequently he had walk
ed off to large ledge of rocks and
laurel, where he entered hole.
THE hole was about seven feet deep
at the bottom of a wide seam in the
rocks, and extended under the main
ledge.
1.-The question now arose how we were
to get him out. ! had never entered
the den of sleeping bear, nor had
Charles; but one of US must do it now,
or we would be compelled to leave the
bear in quiet possession of his residence.
Well, Charley, said l, as you are
a much smaller man than myself, can
pull you out more easily than you could
me and therefore you must try it..
No, MOI said he; If never eat a
piece Of bear meat in my life, l will not
go into such place as that is.
Well, said |, do you think you
can draw me out after | shoot--if |
should only wound him-before he can
tear me to pieces?'
oh, yes, can; know l can, he
replied.
"'Wen, Charley IremarF ed, I will
try it at all hazards.
80 Charley tied his rope to my
ankles, so that he could pull me out
when l shot, and l went down to the
mouth of the hole, the entrance to
which turned to my right through a
narrow aperture, which | was barely
able to squeeze myself through.
Il then entered a large room, with
my wax candle on the end of a pole be-
fore me. l had to crawl on nv hands
and feet, while l held the pole in my left
hand and the gun in my right.
81 crawled along until | saw in one
corner of the room black lump which
resembled large sugar kettle turned
bottom upward. This l knew to be the
bear.
Il held my gun ready and called to
him, telling him that had come to see
him in his own house and to rise up so
! could see what he looked like.
Il thought that the sound of a human
voice would rouse him and that when he
got frightened and attempted to leave
the room would kick the rope for
Charles to pull me out; and as l would
be out before the bear, could shoot
him as he came out.
But he would not raise his head, and
when l spoke to him he would only
shudder. Finding that could not rouse
him passed the pole over him to see
how could shoot so as to make sure
work of it, for otherwise | might have
got myself into scrape which it would
not be very easy to get. out of again.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-06-17
BATTLE IN THE RIVER
How Browning Got The Best Of
Fighting Buck.

The risks which the daring hunter
ran, even from the least dangerous of
the wild animals, is illustrated by the
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-06-17

Sarcastic Men, Take Heedl
French proverb: Too sharp a sword
cuts the scabbard.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-06-17

WANTED - Two girls for general
homework. Apply at The REPUBLICAN
Office.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-16
DON'T USE STRONG PERFUMES
SAYS CYNT HIA GREY.

of strong perfumes. But who can
say a word against the almost i'm
perceptible odor of good sachet?
To me the faint fragrance of
sandalwood is very restful and re-
freshing. Since my early child
hood days when I wore a short
chain of carved sandalwood beads,
/ have cherished a devotion TO
that scent.
1t is said on authority. and I be-
lieve it, that perfumes affect the
nerves. Some soothe, some irri-
tate, according to the individual
temperament. 1t is when your
head aches that you can choose
the particular scent that Is best
suited to you.
An envelope of some good
sachet in your shirt waist box, one
In the drawer where you keep
your wells, gloves and handlers
chiefs, one In your hat box and In
chiffonier drawers where UNDER
wear is kept will perfume your
belongings sufficiently. If you
have a weakness for strong per
fumes. swear off and try my plan
I'm sure you will be pleased. and
1t is safe to say your friends who
are averse to strong perfumes Will
welcome the change. 49,.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-16
Society ana PerS o,7oI

The Tacoma chapter of the p.
e. o. will hold it's first meeting
of the year next Saturday after
noon at the home of Mrs. Beverly
w. Coiner. us North K street.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Doale
have as guests their nieces, Misses
Sallie and Mable Mallon of
Cheney, at their home on Union
avenue, South Tacoma.
Four Tacoma girls leaving this
week for Ellensburg to attend thu
Normal school are: Misses Meta
Williamson, Katherine Macdonald,
Helen Bryant and Agnes Mont
gomery.
One of the prominent autumn
nuptials to be celebrated this
month will be the wedding of Miss
Marie Hewitt, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Hewitt, to Albert
Sutton of San Francisco, which
will take place Saturday, Septem-
Der %, at the family residence.
Prof. P. Francis Sloan is giving
a reception at his academy IN
North Second and I streets this
evening to open the season. Music
will be furnished by st. Jeans or
chestra and the dancing will be-
gin at 8:45.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-16

A quiet wedding, but one of
unusual interest among Tacoma
society people, was that of Miss
Mercedes Campbell and Mr.. Silas
Crocker, which was solemnized at
the home of the brides parents,
Judge and Mrs. Fremont Camp
bell, yesterday afternoon. The
ceremony was read by Bishop f..
w. Keator at 5 o'clock and Was
followed by wedding supper for
the small gathering of relatives
and intimate friends. Later n
the evening, Mr.. and Mrs. Crock
er left for a short wedding tour.
They will be at home at the beat u
tiful Campbell country home at
Hyada park during the fall and
early part of the winter.
Mrs. I. e. Hoska is entertaining
at cards this afternoon in honor
of her mother, Mrs. Nelson of San
Francisco, who will leave for her
home tomorrow evening after a
visit of two weeks with her daugh-
ter.
Mrs. Harry H. johnson has is
sued invitations for an afternoon
social at her home on North Union
avenue tomorrow afternoon, in
honor of Miss Leith of Nelson.
B. c.. who is her guest.
Complimentary to a small group
of friends, Mrs. w. C. Bardsley
will entertain at am informal card
party at her home on North
Fourth street this evening.
One of the most fashionable
weddings of the season took place
at Trinity Episcopal church last
evening when Miss Jessie Nicoll
Baillie, eldest daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Alexander Baillie. be-
came the bride of William Rey-
nolds Ripley of this city. Follow
ing the service at the church, a
reception was given at the resi-
dence on Tacoma avenue. The
young couple left late in the even
ing for their honeymoon trip,
their route being kept secret.
They will return to make their
home in Tacoma.
The first social of the winter
series of Alpha Degree of Honor
was held last evening at Odd Eel
lows hall. The evening Was
agreeably spent, the hostess being
Mrs. M. Nelson, who was assisted
by Messrs. Hickey, Kruppe, Hal
lam and BOIL.
The auxiliary of White Glover
chapter is being entertained this
afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Sharp, 754 South Forty-first
street.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-16
DaiWSborfSforY
Writer'S Paralysis

With the new management o.
the Twelfth National bank came
changes in its roll of clerks. Ed
ward Hilgemann, for Is years
general bookkeeper, was advanced
to the vacant cage of the note
teller.
The first day in his new posi-
ton Hilgemann managed to get
along very nicely. His predeces'
sor had consented to stay for {
day to initiate the new note teller
and consequently Hilgemann wa!
not called upon for much oner-
GUS duty at the window. In thi
way the day passed without an.
of the new. management discover
ing that his right hand was abso
1utely useless and that, as a re
suit, he was extremely slow.
The second day, however. whei
Hilgemann was thrown on his own
resources, the vice president OF
the bank soon saw the note tell
er's afflication.
whats the matter with you
right hand, Hilgemann?" aske
the vice president, kindly.
Writers cramp," HilgemanI
replied. 1--WE been at the book
here so long that it's paralyzed
/ can't even hold a fork in it,"
TOO bad" murmured the vic,
president, still kindly. "And i:
your left hand all right?"
1.-THE muscles in it become
cramped IL ] use it too continu-
ously." was the reply. "I'm afrait
it's getting into that hand, toe
I taught myself to write with m,
left hand three years ago."
"Ah," murmured the officer
and walked away.
After banking hours that da,
Hilgemann was called into the of.
flee of the president.
"Mr. Hilgemann," said thc
president. 81 believe that for your
own good you should look for an
other position. You must realize
that with your paralysis it will
be impossible for you to continue
at the note tells cage, and even
If you go back to the bookkeeper's
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-16
A HELPING HAND
fs Gladly Extended by a Tacoma
Citizen.

10 Gladly Extended by a Tacoma
Citizen.
There are many enthusiastic cit
Teens In Tacoma prepared to tell
their experience for the public
good. Testimony from luch a
source is the best evidence. and
viii prove a helping hand" to
scores OF readers. Read the fol-
lowing statement:
Mrs. Mary Isaacson, 543s g..
Thompson Ave, Tacoma, Wash.
says: Some time ago / noticed a
slight lameness in the small of
my back, but failed to attend to II
until 1t grew worse. My general
health became run down but l was
ct . loss to know how to better
my condition until learned OF
Doan's Kidney Pills. They were
20 highly recommended for such
troubles that I procured a box at
Malstrom Bros.'s drug store and
began their use. They afforded
me such prompt relief that / con-
tinued taking them until the back
ache disappeared. have such
great faith In the curative power
Of Doan's Kidney Pills that I rec
ommsnd them to anyone suffering
from kidney complaint"
gor sale By ell dealers. Price so
cents. Foster iIburn Co., Buff
Eaio. New York, sole agents for
tho United States.
Remember che name - Doan's
.--,nud take no ether.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-16

DOG: Animal that emulates
the hen in scratching.
SCALES: A weigh Justice has
of hedging.
LEMON: A fruitless sort Of
fruit, acid were.
CIRCUS: First aid to grand
parents seeking an excuse for a
frolic.
BELLE: One who only needs
q mate to produce wedding chime.
PEANUT: Principal food Of
monkeys. baseball fans and vege-
tarians.
NECKTIE: Compromise Christ
mas gift for a man; when the re-
cipient il father. 10 also COM
posite.
COAL: Contents OF a scuttIe;
not to be confused with suds.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-16
P]I;;LlAAMZ!|I; 81 )|LI;Nl!G!!g
Dear Miss Grew.

Dear Miss Grey:
l would like q recipe for peach
butter that will keep. Also cat
sup recipe. M. e. e.
A.-Peel and slice fine the
peaches and add three-quarters as
much sugar as fruit. Set on slow
fire and cook In the Juice that
forms, until peaches are tender.
Then pour into a shallow pan
and place in medium oven. Cook
until thick. stirring often.
2-Slice one peek tomatoes with
eight onions and boil together.
When soft. rub through a colan-
der. Return to the fire with a
bay leaf. a tablespoon of pow
dered mace, of pepper, of cloves.
of sugar. of salt and of celery
seed. Boil In one pint of vinegar,
bring, to a boil. then pour into
bottles and seal.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-16
PAULsoS RELEASED.

Fred Paulson, who was arrested
Aug, rs charged with forging the
name of John Rignell to a check
for $40 on the Scandinavian
American bank. was released from
custody yesterday by Judge Easter
day on motion Of Deputy Prosecu-
tor Bell, who stated that the state
had not enough evidence to secure
a conviction.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-16

chat DAY HILGEMANN WAS
JAILED INTO THE OFFICE OF
HE PRESIDENT.
.esk it will be only a short time
until your left hand goes back on
fou."
Hilgemann stumbled from the
DOM and the building. He was
ired-that was what it amounted
o. Fired for an affliction which
lad come upon him because of the
'ervice he had rendered that very
Iank. A great wave of rage at
he new management swept over
lim, and he swore to take all the
money that he could lay his good
eft hand on and then flee.
The next day he battled during
Ill the business hours with the
.emptation to steal. His rage
corched him, but deep in his
leart Hilgemann felt that though
re was apparently beaten in the
Jattle for success, still he could
'emain a man. At length his bet
,er nature triumphed. He left the
window without a cent of the
banks money in his pockets. He
vas nearly penniless and out of
work, and nearly incapacitated,
but he was still a man.
With his head held high Hilge-
mann walked to the presidents
Dom to say goodby. The presi-
lent greeted him cordially.
Mr.. Hilgemann," said the
president, "the directors and l
have been thinking over your case
md the former president of the
)ank tells me that you used to
rave charge of the banks adver-
Using. We have decided to put
you In entire charge of that de-
Dartment at the salary of note
,eller. You win have a stenog-
-apher. SO you will not have to
Use your hands,"
Hilgemann, as he thanked the
president, breathed deep prayer
Of thankfulness that he had con-
1uered the temptation which had
nearly overwhelmed him.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-16

This gorgeous coat is as beauti-
full and decorative as 1t is useless
SO far as protection against cold
Is concerned.
1t is made of heavy, coarse silk
net, braided with white silk cord
in intricate and elaborate design.
It falls straight and full from the
and to add to the guam
tity of material used it has angel
sleeves.
, And its cost? That must be an
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-16

extravagant sum- Even IL one
were to make It ones self, its cost
would still be beyond the average
woman's purse.
But then we're glad some of us
can wear such coat, and the
photograph may give those of us
who have thinner purses an idea
or two for an evening coat for
ourselves. It could be developed
in less expensive material. you
know.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-16

"Many hayseed sprouts aiUer
he's transplanted ter tn city,"
The souse pole was discovered
the year they invented street
lamps.
Ty Cobb used a night watch
man to fatten his batting average
on.
WANTED: To exchange ele-
plant gun for barrel of gumdrops.
Apply T. R., Africa.
Cats have 80 teeth, and dogs
AZ.
Cook says Eskimos are great
athletes. How's this for a field
day program: Chasing the creased
walrus Every exciting); blubber
eating contest (diverting pas
time); 100-yard dash, Eskimo VS..
polar bear (highly dangerously /;
climbing north pole (popular) !;
and as the great feature, Cook VS..
Peary, in TOSSING THE BULLl
These are great days for the
man with whiskers. Ask Cook,
Peary and Pinney Earle.
Among the South American
monkeys tails are used to take
hold of the branches of trees, and
the under side of the organ is
naked and covered with skin like
that of a human finger.
The pigeon is found in every
part of the globe.
In birds, the normal tempera-
ture is 110-112 degrees Fahren-
heit-a temperature fatal for hu-
man beings.
All that Peary needed, appar-
emily, was someone to lead the
way for him.
There are more than 10000
steamships and sailing vessels Of
100 tons and upwards in the world
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-16

Dear Miss Grey:
How can / remove flypaper
stains from the pages of a book
without defacing the printing?
Airy alcohol or turpentine.
It will be a difficult task, but /
think It can be done.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-16

1t cannot be denied that the
odor of cleanliness produced by a
liberal use of soap and water Is
more pleasing to those of fas-
tidious tastes than the redolenc &c
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-16
S%MoRK IHAIT
gAEvER * nE $

Don't put food of damp, juicy
nature in paper bags. Chemicals
are used in preparing the paper.
and when damp it should not
touch food.
Serve fried foods Immediately
and do not cover them, as they
will steam and grow tough.
People who suffer from Sleep
lessness should try sleeping out
of doors. It's betetr than a vaca-
ton at the seashore or mountains.
Use rawlings of the same goods
when you wish to mend garments
of wooden material. If neatly
done, the mend will be almost in
visible.
A few drops of lemon juice add
ed to the water in which rice is
boiled will make the kernels
whittier and impart delicious fla
vor.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-16
People Of Tacoma Have No
Right to Save ANY Money ?

IF the $4,000 people Of Tacoma want to do
something for themselves; AZ they want to buy cleo
trio lamps at COST for instance and thus save the
profits Of middlemen; if they want to get frstgrade
lamps and not have dealers palm off on them sec
ond, third and fourth grade lamps at high price
why then they must not do it. They must never do
anything for themselves that somebody would like
to do and make profit off them.
That is the theory of Councilman Bell, special
representative of the Postal telegraph and other
porations in the city hail.
Mr.. Bell last night introduced resolution in the
council bewailing the fact that the people of Taco
ma in their organized capacity city are buying
electric lamps at wholesale for their own when
they ought to buy the inferior lamps as they used
from private dealers.
In view of this deplorable condition, which has
saved the people of the city $4,000 or more in the
last year, the councilman wanted the whole matter
investigated He deplored the competition of the
city, which means the whole people, with private
dealers, and he wants it stopped
The controller is to furnish figures on the case
next week.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-16

severely Theodore
That sounds famliaror does sound familiar?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-16

Guns and ammunition at Il. q.
Peterson, 924 Tacoma Ave. sss
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-16

"Ny wish make balloon ascension"
Nicholar Longworth would not allow she did :"
words Nck-to Roosevelt
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-16
Something Better,

Something Better.
Steamer Flyer to Seattle, maxi
ing FIVE round trips daily. Leaves
Tacoma $3.50 a. M, 1915, 1855,
1880 and II p. m. ***
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-16

Dear Miss Greyi
Are freckles a disease and can
they be cured? Make.
A.-No, they are not an evil
dence of diseases.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-16

All that Peary needed, appar-
emily, was someone to lead the
way for him.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-16

Dear Miss Grey:
How do you remove lint from
furniture which is left by the dust
cloth2 ANXIOUS.
A.-Dip your dust cloth in a
pan of water in which you have
put tablespoon kerosene. Wiring
out and hang up until nearly dry.
then dust your furniture with it.
1t will leave no lint and will pol
ish the wood nicely.