davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-12

Membership In tho Los Angeles Realty
board Is virtual guarantee OF reliability
Provision Is made for arbitration of any
differences between members and their
clients. Accurate Information on realty
matters is obtalnable from them. Valua-
uons by competent committee. Dlrec-
tory OF members FREQ at the office OF Her
bert Burdett. secretary. 525 Security Build
Ing. Phone Broadway 1898.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-12

TIE Herald will pay $40 in cash to-. any
ono furnishing evidence that will lead to
the arrest and conviction of any person
caught stealing copies of The Herald from
the premises of Our patrons.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-12
THE CITY

Strangers are invited to visit the exhibits
Of California products at tho Chamber Of
Commerce building. on Broadway. between
First and Second streets, whore free infor-
nation Will be given on ell subjects pertain
ing to this section.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-12
STRAY DOG BITES BOY

While petting stray dog in the
yard of his home at 2122 Central ave-
nue. yesterday afternoon, Bruno Brod-
erson, 13 years old was severely bit
ten on the hand by the animal. He
was taken to the receiving hospital,
where his injury was dressed. The
wound was a two-inch laceration in the
palm of the right hand.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-12
Shoes Half Price and Less

over two hundred big display bargain
tables are displaying shoes for men. women
and children, on sale in many instances for
half price and less Convince yourself and
come to the
MAMMOTH SHOE HOUSE,
$40 South Broadway.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-12
WANT CONVENTION HERE

Los Angeles will be the scene Of the
national convention of carriers in 1913
If the efforts of the local mail men are
successful. Having chartered the
Belasco theater for the second Tuesday
night of each month, they hope to Sc
cure sufficient funds thereby to pro-
vide a good convention fund. The pro-
ceeds each Tuesday night will go into
the fund.
POSTPONE 5ARTENDER's TRIAL
w. S. Nichols, bartender in a down
town saloon, who is alleged to have
assaulted w. F. Harrington in the sa-
loon several weeks ago. causing him
to suffer a basal fracture of the skull,
was given As hours by Police Judge
Rose yesterday to get witnesses to
prove his innocence. Harrington was
assaulted following a dispute over the
payment for some drinks. Several wit
nesses declare that Nichols hit Har-
rington over the head with a bottle
while the bartender testified yesterday
that he merely showed him and he fell
striking his head on the edge of a
piano.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-12
REDONDO BEACH rHH RBsasF. 1REAl

BEACH GREATEST COMFORT
& REDONDO
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1910-07-15

Captain Macpherson recovered him.
self; his tone became once more quick
and incisive. ''Ye're right: I'm gone
daffy. Wen get this business over in
a decorous and decent manner" A
number Of orders followed
AS the chief mate disappeared to ex-
ecute the commands he had received
the harsh noises of the breaking ship,
the seething of the sea about her, the
Tapping of canvas like helpless, broken
wings. was supplemented by babel
of new and terrifying sounds. the
screaming and cursing of the convicts
below, their blasphemous shrieking to
be let out! To this turmoil and uproar
were added the frantic appeals and in
quiries of the passengers who, more or
less dressed. had hurried to the deck
and who were now speaking to the
master of the ILL starred vessel. He
answered them briefly. What could be
done would be done.
Its question of the boats. sup
poser" Sir Charles. one of the calmest
of the ships cabin party. asked quick
ly.
in ten minutes they'll be ready for
the launching with nae lack of water
and provision. Get plenty of wraps
and greatcoats. It'll be Il bit disagree
able nae doubt out yon in the wee
craft"
The boat was soon overhauled, the
lockers and water butt were filed, and
the passengers, one by one. set into it.
On the whole. at that moment for leav-
room for criticism. One or two of the
women who had appeared on the verge
of Mysteries now restrained audible
manifestation of emotion. Sir Charles
proved monument of helpfulness, as
sisted in placing the women here and
there and extended helpful hand to
Lord RonSdale, who had become some
what dazed and inert. Total darkness
added to the difficulties of their task,
for the moon. which until then had
shone with much luster. now went be-
hind curtain of cloud. But Captain
| Macpherson coolly called out by name
the men to handle the lifeboat, and
with no evidence of disorder they
crowded in, none too soon. AS the boat
with its human freight hung in readi-
ness for the lowering the remaining
spar of the Lord Nelson fell with a
mighty crash.
Remember the name of your ship
lads" Captain Macpherson's voice
seemed to anticipate movement of
panic among the seamen on deck; if
there had been any intention to rush
the already well loaded boat it was
stayed. "Mr. Gillett. I'll be troubling
ye for the keys to the convicts' deck.
Mr.. O'Brien, get in and take charge
Steer southeast with bit of rag; it's
: your best chance to get picked up.
Hold near the ship until the other
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1910-07-15

but soon after l engaged myself to
look after him word was brought to
the department that a poor woman
had been murdered. a cheap music
hall dancer. She had seen better DAYS
however"
Lord Ronsdale. who had been look
ing away. yawned. as IL finding the
police agent "wordy." then strolled to
the rail. 6
suspicion pointed strongly in his
direction. and we got him after a
struggle. 1t was q hard fight, with
ont referee. and maybe we used him
a little rough. but we had to. Then
Dandy Joe was brought in. Joe's a
plain. mean little gambler and race
track follower with courage not big
enough for broad operations. But he
had wide knowledge Of what we
term the thieves catacombs, and, we'll,
he peached on the big fellow-gave
testimony that was of great service
to the prosecution. The case seemed
clear enough. There was some sort of
contrary evidence put in. but it didn't
amount to anything. His record was
against him. and he got heavy SEN
tence. with death as the penalty II he
ever sets foot in England again."
Sir Charles assisted his lady from
her chair. Coming. Ronsdale"
Believe won't go down." drawled
the nobleman at the rail. "Air better
up here" he explained.
Sir Charles laughed. got together the
other members of his party. and all
followed Mr.. Gillett to a narrow COM
panionway. There strong iron door
stopped their progress: but, taking
key from his pocket. the police agent
thrust it into great paddock, gave it
a turn and swung back the barrier.
Before them stretched long aisle, at
each end of which stood soldier with
a musket. On one side were the cells.
small. heavily barred.
Mr. Gillett peered into the cells at
his charges with keen, bright gaze
that had in it something of the ami
NAL tamer's zest for his part.
well. how are we all today?" he OBJ
served in his most animated manner
to the guard. "All doing well?"
mo. 6 complained of being i'll. but
l say it's only the dumps. No. IA has
been garrulous."
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1910-07-15

"Garrulous. eh? Not little Eighty 2"
The guard nodded. Mr. Gillett whis-
pered few instructions and asked
number of other questions. Meanwhile
the child had paused before one of the
cells and, fascinated. was gazing with
in. What was it that held her-the
pity Of the spectacle. the terror of it?
Her blue eyes continued to rest on
the convict. a young fellow of no more
than one-and-twenty of magnificent
proportions. but with face sodden and
british. For his part he looked at her
open mouthed. with an expression Of
stupid surprise at the sight of the fig
ure so daintily and slenderly fashion
ed, at the tangles of bright golden hair
that seemed to have imprisoned some
of the sunshine from above.
''Well. Pm blowed. he muttered
hoarsely. "Where'd you come from?
Looks like one O. them bally Christ
mas dolls had dropped often some
counter in Fleet street and got in here
by mistaken"
A mist sprang to the blue eyes. She
held her white. pretty fingers tight
against her breast ut must be ter
rible here" she said falteringly.
The convict laughed harshly. Hell"
he said laconically.
The child trembled I'm sorry" she
managed to say
The fierce dark eyes stared at her.
What for?'
because you have to stay here"
swell. I'm But this time he ap-
.parently found no adequate adjective.
IF this amt the FUNNIEST Christmas
donw
She put oft her hand Here's some
thing for you. poor man." she said as
steadily as she could It's my King
George gold piece. date 1862. and be-
longed to my father, who wore it on
his watch chain and who is dead. Per-
haps they'll let you buy something
with it."
He looked at the hand IF she amt
stickin' cut her duke to me right
through the bars. Blamed if she amt!
Looks like a lily-a bally white lily"
he repeated wonderingly. lone of them
kind we wonst run acrost when the
cap turned up adrift on an island jest
to waller in green grass!"
Don't you want it?'' said the child.
He, extended great, coarse hand
hesitatingly. as If half minded to and
half minded not TO touch the white
finger tips.
"You amt afraid?"
The golden head shook ever so slight
ly. Again the big hand went toward
the small one, then suddenly dropped
Right this way, m'lord-m'lady!"
The face of the convict abruptly chang
| ed. Fury. hatred. blind instinct to
kill, were Enthusiastically revealed in his
countenance as he heard the bland
voice of the police agent. From the
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1910-07-15

bors or whether we all went straight
to Davy Jones' locker together. A bad
let, you have already informed us, but
| how bad?"
well, we haven't exactly NJ. Duval
or Mr.. Turpin in the pen. but we've
| one or two others almost as celebrat-
ed in their way. There's Billy Burke,
as desperate a craftsman as the coun-
try can produce, WITH" complacently.
"a record second to none in his class
He And Mr.. Gillett. with consid.
| cradle Zest entered into the details OF
| Mr.. Burke's eventful and rapacious
career. Then there's the Frisco Pet,
or the Pride of Golden Gate as some
of the sporting papers call him."
THE Frisco Pet!' Lord Ronsdale
started: his color slightly changed; his
lashes dropped over his cold eyes. HE
| is on board this vessel?'
Eyes. You remember him, my lord.
l dare say?"
'In common with many Others
| shortly.
"Why." asked Jocelyn. Ibid they call
him such a funny name-the Frisco
Pet?"
Because he's Yankee bruiser.
prizefghter. or was before the drink
got him." explained Mr.. Gilett. Some
| one brought him to London. found out
about his talents and put him in
| training. He was low, ignorant
sailor-could scarcely write his own
name-but he had biceps and a thick
head. Didn't know when he was
| whipped. / can see him yet as he
| used to look. with his giant shoulders
and his swagger. as he stepped into
the ring There was no nonsense
| about him or his fist--could break a
! board with that. And how the shouts
used to so up! The petv-'a quid on
| the petv-'ten bob ON the stars and
stripes"-meaning the costume be
wore. Oh, he was a favorite in Cam
| den Town. But one night he failed
them-met some friends from the fore
castle of Yankee trader that had
dropped down the Thames-went into
the ring with stagger added to the
swagger. Well. they took him out un-
conscious. Never was Il man worse
punished. He never got back to the
sawdust, and the sporting gentlemen
| lost bright and shining light"
Broke his heart. suppose" observ-
ed Sir Charles.
The police agent proceeded. AFTER
, that it was a case of the rum and the
toss pots, and when he was three
sheets in the wind look out for squalls,
He got put in quad. broke out and
F, overpowered and nearly killed two
| guards. Took to various means of live
lihood until they got him again. Trou-
| BILE in prison and transferred to the
| solitary, with little punishment
thrown in for reminder. When he
! got out of limbo again he lived in bad
company in one of the tennels near
the Adelphi. Hard place for the DO
| lice to rout cove from. He made it
| quite interesting for the police-quite
| interesting. So much so he attracted
me, and l concluded to take u hand"
! Mr.. Gillett paused. Obviously in his
case egotism allied to enthusiasm
| made his duties pleasure. He SEEM
| ed now briefly commencing himself
in his own mind. up to this time"
he resumed. "our friend the ex-pugil-
is. had never actually killed any one.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1910-07-15
Hal If a
Chance
By FREDERIC S. ISHAM,
Author Of The Strollers. "Un.
der the Rose" 1.-THE Lady
Of the Mount" Etc.
Copyright, 1909, by the Bobbs-
Merrill Company.

A gripping story having to do
with the most vital forces that
affect the human being; a thrill
ing narrative of the combat of
an American against the worm
eaten dristocrocy of the old
world las such may the novel
Half Chance" be briefly de-
scribed. The brilliantly drawn
characters, typical of London.
range from, Jocelyr Wray, the
beautiful young debutante. sought
and wo1shiped by score of
noblemen, TO Tom Rogers, the
british flcher. htghwaymon and
debased n1agsman. A feature of
the story is the influence that
can be e1erted on her ascot
ates of low and high degree by
the sweefaess, simplicity and
purity of little girl. She was
confident that there was some
thing good in a man, no matter
how lon he might have sunk. She
set out to prove it. The manner
of her endeopor and the events
associated with it 60 to make the
story one Of rare fascination.
And the vivid pen picture of the
struggle of q great human spirit
to emerge from the abyssnal
depths of wrong living and deg
radiation will long be imprinted
on the memory of the reader.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1910-07-15


oned to by any one, much less by him.
"Sir Charles and lady and Sir
Charles party have expressed. Cap
tain Macpherson. the desire to obtain
permission to visit the prisoners
deck" said Gillett.
! Captain Macpherson looked toward
Sir Charles and his lady, the other
passengers lounging around them. a
little girl at the rail. her hair blown
windward, splash of gold against the
! blue sky. What for?" said the skip
per brusquely.
/ ITO have a look at the convicts,
I suppose"
what good'll that do them?" growl-
ed the commander. Idle curiosity
that's what call it. Well. 60 along
4 and keep them away from the bars.
The weather has nae improved the
tempers of u few of the rapscallions,
and they'd like naught better than a
chance for their claws"
Thanks for the permission, and"
q little stiffsy. 1.-The admonition. which
latter" turning away. "a man whose
lifelong profession has been dealing
with convicts is most likely to stand
in need of and heed"
May l so too?"
The child with the golden hair de-
sisted in her occupation OF watching
the flying fish and other real winged
creatures and. leaving the rail. walked
toward the group that was about to
follow Mr.. Gillett. She was very
beautiful girl of ten or eleven. slim,
1elicately fashioned, of definite proud
type
May l co. too, aunt?" she repeated.
why, of course" interposed blase
cynical appearing young man who had
just emerged from the cabin Dom
know where she wants to go or what
she wants TO do. but don't say she
can't: really you mustn't. now"
We'll. since you insist on spelling
her, Lord Ronsdale''-
He twisted a blond mustache which
adorned handsome face that bore
many marks of what is called expert
ence of the world. Couldn't do that
Besides, Jocelyn and | are grea
chums. don't you know. We're going
to be married some day when sh,
grows up"
Are we?" said the child. THE maj
l marry must be very big and strong
and must not have light hair"
Lord EOnsdale laughed tolerantly.
Plenty of time for you to change
your mind, don't you know. Mean
while III not despair. Faint heart
and so on. But" turning to ST
Charles. where is it she wants tt
go?"
ITO see the convicts."
"Convicts? All" He spoke rathe
more quickly than usual, with accen
sharper.
You didn't know who your neigh
bors were going to be when you decid
ed so suddenly to accompany us?'
NO" His voice had a metalli,
sound.
Sir Charles addressed Mr.. Gillett
''Tell us something more definite abou
your charges whom we are going t,
inspect. Meant to have found out ear
lier in the voyage. but been so joll,
seasick, what with one gale after an
other, l for one until now haven't mucl
cared whether we had Claude DIVA
and Dick Turpin themselves for neigh
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1910-07-15
CHAPTER 1.
MR.. GI LLETT's CHARGE.

MR.. GILLETT's CHARGE.
haEY all means, mdeah, let's go
80 down between decks and
n 3 have look at them"
'0f course, if you wish,
Sir Charles, although Do you think
we shall be edited, Mr.. Gillett?"
THAT depends, m'lady"-and the
speaker, man with official manners
and ferret-like eyes. shifted from one
foot to another-"on what degree or
particular class of criminal your lady
ship would be interested in. If in the
ordinary category of skittle sharper or
thimblerigger" with a suspicion of
mild scorn, then | do not imagine
your ladyship would find much attrac-
ton in the present cargo. But. on the
other hand" In a livelier tone, IF your
1adyship has any curiosity-or shall we
say a psychological bent ?-regarding
the real out and outer the excursion
should be to your liking. for" rubbing
his hands, "a properer lot of cut
Threats and bad magsmen it has never
been my privilege to escort across the
equator, and this is my sixth trip to
Australia"
"How interesting-how very inter-
esting! The lady's voice foated Ian
guidly. ''Sir Charles is quite right.
We must really go down. At any rate,
it will be change after having been
shut up so long in that terrible state
ROOM
"OTe moment, m'lady. There's lit
file formality that must be observed
first. No one allowed on the prison
ers' deck without the captains permits
sion. There he is now
.'Then be good enough to beckon to
him." said the lady.
But this Mr.. Gillett, agent of the po-
lice, discreetly declined to do. Captain
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1910-07-15

child's hand the gold disk fell and
rolled under the wooden slab that
served as couch In the cell.
Good heavens!' Mr.. Gillett seized
the girls arm and abruptly drew her
away. my dear little lady," he said.
really you don't know the danger you
run. And near that cell of all of themw
"That cenYF observed Sir Charles.
"Then that Isl
1.-THE convict was telling you about
1.-THE Pet Of Frisco the Pride of
Golden Gate"
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1910-07-15
CHAPTER II.

A AESsAGE TO THE ADMIRALTY.
"HE following night Captain
Macpherson. In his cabin. roll
ed up carefully the chart he
had been scanning, deposited
It in a copper cylinder and drew
from his pocket a small pipe. The
weather had turned nasty again;
above the wind sounded loudly. Now,
1t descended on the ship like a fierce
scolding virago. then rushed on with
wild. shrieking dissonance. Suddenly
something happened that caused him
to change his mind; abruptly hurled
to the other end of the cabin. he found
himself lying half stunned on the
floor. A hubbub Of noises filed the
air-snappings, crashings. the rending
of woodwork.
Captain Macpherson staggered to
his feet and, swaying like drunken
man. stood few moments holding
his hand to his brow. Then his fist
clinched. and he shook it at the cylin-
der that had fallen from the table.
"Ye vigorous, lying thingr' he cried
and ran from the cabin to the deck.
A single glance told all: two Of the
ships giant spars had gone by the
board; entangled in her own wreck
age. the vessel thumped and pounded
with ominous violence against some
sunken reef. Captain Macpherson
groaned.
MIR. O'Brien!" he called loudly.
AYE. aye. SIR"
"How long do you give her?"
"Half an hour. sir"
The master shook his head. "She'll
nae last that long"
ANY orders. sir?" asked the chief
mate.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-01

garmetn donned, the combination worn
over the corset will be petticoat and
corset cover.
Fine lawn or nainsook are used for
these combination garments and dim
ity makes a satisfactory fabric for
summer use Val and Normandie
laces, or these laces combined with
CONTINUED on Page Seventeen)
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-01
MAY /, 1910.

an entire deux or ribbon beading at the
waist line. French corset covers never
show gathers at the back, which is fit
ted fatty to the figure by means of
garment donned, the combination worn
beneath the corset the combination
should include corset cover and draw
er; If, on the other hand, a union suit
of knotted silk or cotton be the first
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-01

A
o trimmings
andhn but
beautiu hguren o
= onlo o
continues the
ho of
th tft
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-29
Quarles & Wheatfield

Vile. Va: second. Charles Keyser,
Thoroughfare, Va. third. Virginia
II. w. Herring, Nokesville, Va
fourth BE Quick, T. w. Rollins, Ma
nassas. Va.
Ponies-First. Twinkle. Miss Jane
DERRICK. Dumfries Va; second
Tweedle Dee Mrs John Deitriek
Baltimore, Md: third, Amey, Herman
Portner, Manassas, Va.
Hunt Class-First, Mrs, Allen Potts
Gordonsville, Va.
Presidents Hunt Class-First. st
Blaize. Iden Il Goodwin, Annapolis
Md; second, Tawney. Julian c. Keith
Warrenton, Va: third, Lady Wash
ington. c, ]. Meetze. Bristow, Va
fourth. Sherry, Melvin c, Hazen
Washington. d. c.
Heavy and Middleweight Hunters
First, Willow King, Mrs. Allen Potts
Gordonsyille. Va, second. Keggy
Conner, Blenheim Farm, Baltimore,
Md, third. Gawrina DR.. S. c, Carter,
Warrenton. Va: fourth, Lightwood,
Blenheim Farm, Baltimore, Md.
Seven-eighths Mile Flat Race
Won by Benlala. George c. Brenton,
owner. Manassas, Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-29
WEyANOkES To MEET
CHRIST CHURCH TEAM
Fast Game is Expected Saturday
Afternoon on G.. c. A.
Diamond.

The fans and fannies OF the C. G. A.
grounds vii have an opportunity of
witnessing another good game of base
ball Saturday afternoon, when the
Christ Church Association team will
line UP against the strong Weyanokes.
Both teams are playing good ball. and
no doubt an interesting and fast game
VIII be pulled off. Carr Will be on the
firing line for the Weyanokes, while
the c. G. 4. team will line up as fol-
lows: Gregory, catcher: Smith, pitch
er; Dyson, shortstop; Atkinson, first
base; Jones, second base: Anderson,
third base: Boscher, Bryant, Murdoch,
Smith and Goodall. fielders.
The c. c. A. team are now open for
games to complete their schedule for
the rest of the season. They have the
following dates open and would like
to hear from any strong amateur team
in the city. especially the following:
Battle Axe. Collseians. Skreemers,
Manchester and Barton Heights.
Dates open are as follows: August
6. August 10 and August 27; Septem-
Der. 3. September Labor Day, even
ing Eame1. September 10, II and "a
II Ia to be that all games arranged
with the c. c. A. team are to be play
ed on the latter's grounds. where they
have an up-to-d date enclosed diamond.
Address all communications to c. l..
Burnett, manager. 2209 Venable street,
city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-29
BUGS BLANkED
BY THE CHAMPS
Cefalu in Great Form and Holds
Leaders to One
Hit.

ROANOKE. VA, July 2s.-The
Bugs were BANKED here yesterday in
their second game with the Champs
Cefalu had the high sign on them
and they were not able to solve his
delivery at all. The score was / to o.
1t looked as IL both teams would
be BANKED and that the game would
go into extra innings before either
club could score, but the Champs
started something In the sixth inning
and scored the one lone tally. Powell
led off with single and went to
second on Doyie's out, and took third
on Shaughnessy's out at first. Hol-
land scored him with a long single
to center.
Both teams played In great style
and the game was declared to be one
Of the greatest ever played on the
local grounds. The score: