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Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-24
COWGIRL PASSES
WITH WILD WEST
Daring Maid Lives Only on Stage
or in the Moving Pic
ture Show

DETROIT, July 23.-Farewell to the
romance of the ranch life of the west
ern states. The march of civilization,
the spreading of the mighty arms of
the great railroad lines, the springing
I'D of little towns with their shops and
tiny houses have slowly but surely
driven the way of the great herds of
buffaloes the picturesque figure of the
American cowboy, and nov has COM
menced the passing of the rollicking
cowgirl. the type of American woman
hood that sprang into existence when
the great tide of settlement from the
east began to roll across the wide
western prairies.
The magnet of home life may be one
reason for this change in western liV-
ing conditions. The influence of good
literature may be another, or visits
east to come in contact with the refine
ment and culture of others of their sex
may have much to do with the alter
alton. The fact remains. The cowgirl
is rapidly disappearing and more of
the type that have time and again
been made the herOines of novel after
novel are to be found among the vari-
Gus Wild West shows exhibiting in all
sections of the country than actually
exist in real life.
When the tide of settlement from the
east rolled over the great plains of the
west it carried before it, first the buff
faloes, then the Indians, and lastly the
cowboy.
The very women who are now leaving
off the masculine habits that gained for
them the title of Cowgirl" were the
real cause of the old-fashloned cow
boys obliteration.
The advent of women into the wild
west had a softening influence on the
rough plainsmen Promiscuous shoot
ing, sleeping under the skies rolled in
blanket, riotous revelry, all of these
things soon became nothing but men,
cries following her arrival.
The first women became coWglrls Tor
this reason-to maintain their influence
over the reckless men with whom they
had chosen to share their lives.
They adopted the high-pommeled
saddle. learned to ride astrde, to brand
a calf: in short, to be "good fellows
and comrades" They became as
adept in the use of the lasso and six
shooter as their husbands and brothers
and could round up q herd with dett-
ness equal to that of the more properly
designated cowboy.
The nresent-day woman rider of the
west is now as much of a horsewoman
for enjoyment as for work. She keeps
up her riding for the fun she gets out
of it, nothing more. She Is stlIl able
to throw the lariat, but the accom-
plishment is not essential Her hus-
band does the work; she "keeps house. .
Life on a cattle ranch now is much
the same as that on a big eastern
farm.
The cowgirl Of today is as much in
terested in Partisan fashions and socia'
affairs as any woman in the east, and
when one of these women travels east
ward she is generally accompanied by
several trunks, packed brimful of up
to-the-minute gowns and lingerie.
Oftentimes the wives and sisters OF
the men who have charge of the big
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-24
AMERICANS AFRAID TO BE
THOUGHT M0LLYCODDLES

BOSTON, July 23.-In a German res
tuarant in Boston. Opposite the clerk a
red, policeman looking person. Enter
pale, poetical-looking youth, adorned
with a large delegation of bachelors
buttons Sits next policeman-looking
person. who remarks, Fine day for
the ball game" "Ah, yes says the
youth. 'I wish was privileged to go,
but I cawn't-I caWnt. HoWeVah |
was out in the country yesterday. The
flowers were very, very lovely Rhap-
sody on said flowers. Policeman-look-
ing person obviously burning to Kill
that youth.
Enter a German, rough, griZzled,
heavy-a very epitome of the mascu-
line. Hears the gush about the flowers.
Joins in, and goes it several better,
For ten minutes continuous lyrical
outburst on floral loveliness and the
higher beauties. Policeman-looking
person severely puzzled.
OF these three the pOliceman-looking
person seems to he the one to ponder
over. He had the typical American
point of view. He could understand
the pale youths feryOrs and despiSe
them. He could not understand the
same fervors in the viriles rugged Ger
man. For the life of him he could not
make out why n real man should md
a place in his heart for the sweet and
exquisite things of our world and re-
sponsive chord in his soul for poetry
Here, methinks we have run over a
severe American defect. In older coun-
tries 1t is not so. There man can be
human clear through, yet nohody
snorts, The champion oarsman writes
verses The senator COmposes music.
sentimental fellow, given to moon
ing among the lilies, has slain nine
Berbers at Casablanca. And any day
YOU win see plenty of big, red, police
men-looking persons in the art mu-
cp1lT1
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-24
SOMNAMBULIST
TURNS ON GAS JET
Girl Finds Man Nearly
Dead from Fumes

NEW YORK. July 23.-A
somnambulistic feat per-
formed early Friday morning
by Stephen Brown, 20 years
old, an employe of the Garrett
SON Gleason Lumber compa-
ny, at the residence of w. w.
Dings, 5715 Won Versen ave-
nue., may result in his death.
He arose from bed while
asleep, walked to the kitchen,
turned ON the unlighted burn
ers of the gas stove and was
found several hours later un-
conscious from the fumes.
During a brief period of con-
sciousness Brown told DR.. w.
G. Nicks he was a somnambu-
list, and declared that he had
no recollection of leaving the
bed after he had retired at
$3.50 p. m. Thursday. He is
being treated at the Deacon
ess' hospital.
Brown is separated from his
wife, but denied that the es-
arrangement caused him to at
tempt to commit suicide.
Dings is secretary of a lum.
Der company and at present is
absent from the city with his
family on a short vacation.
Brown, according to infoma-
tion obtained by the police,
has been sleeping at the Dings
home for several nights to
protect it from visits by burg
lars.
Miss Alice Ernst, 1927 Wells
avenue, who cares for the
house during the day, found
Brown in the kitchen shortly
after o'clock. He was lying
on the floor in front of the
stove, attired only in his night
robes. None of the windows
in the kitchen were open. but
windows in the adjoining
rooms were.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-24
CHEAP LAND NOW
IN GREAT DEMAND

1t is a fact that many persons from
the middle west are taking up cheap
land, and this has been especially true
in the vicinity of Long Beach. What
was once considered desert is being
transformed into green fields by the
process of irrigation in every part OF
the south is the declaration of Mr..
O'Reilly of the Long Beach firm of
Wiseman & O'Reilly.
The demand for this class of land is
increasing and land is getting scarce.
Plenty of water is now being found
where 1t was once thought impossible
to get a well.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-24
BIXBY PARK HOMES
IN GREAT DEMAND

AS the demand for high class, i'm
proved residence property in the vicin-
ity of Bixby park increases it is be-
coming rapidly evident that scarcely
anything can be obtained in this loca-
tion at anything like a reasonable
price.
A little incident is told by a party
who purchased a Westlake park resi-
dence In Los Angeles four years ago
from a daughter of Gen. Fremont. At
the time the purchase was made the
property brought 100000, This year the
parties have refused 100000 and are
holding the same at $4,000.
At BiXby park Long Beach, many
improvements are being made, and a
small sized boom seems to have been
launched.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-24
SEES BODY FLOATING IN
OCEAN OFF LONG BEACH
Woman Reports to Police Mans
Remains Drifts Out to Sea

LONG BEACH, July 23.-Mrs, ]. H.
Malone of 952 East Second street re-
ported porte to the police here tonight that hat
She She ST saw a mans body floating in the
Water wat a few feet from the end of 3, a a
concrete bulkhead behind the Unique
tbeater on the Pike. The police de-
nartment and divers began searching
for the body at once, but up to late
hour had been unable to find IT.
According to Mrs. Malone the pUpy
was attired in dark ciothlng: tIIt ne
waves O., washed it up within few feet
Of where she was standing. but before
she could summon aid it was carried
TO sea, No one has been reported
missing to the police here and they
have no clew as to the identity OF the
drowned person.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-24
LONG BEACH BOOM
ON, SAYS MILLER

Building activity in Long Beach is at
present showing a burst of strenuosity
not equaled in years. Irving Miller,
a resident of Long Beach for thirteen
years, says that he has never known a
time when Long Beach was erecting
as many residences, apartment houses
and hotels.
"'The encouraging feature of our
building BOOM" declared Miller, lis
that nearly all of the home building is
for permanent residents and not put
up as a mere speculation. Conditions
generally are improving so rapidly here
that it is creating considerable demand
for outside property, and acreage is
becoming scarce"
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-24
REFORM BUREAU LEADER
VISITING LONG BEACH

LONG BEACH, July 23.-Dr. Will
bur F. Crafts, president of the Inter-
tional Reform bureau, with headquar-
ters in Washington, d. c., is a visitor
in this city. The breau has been
back of the anti-race track gambling
legislation movement and the Sunday
rest laws.
DR.. Crafts is expected to make an
extended stay at the beach. He will
be invited to address the meeting to
be held at the auditorium next Sun
day under the auspices of the Y. M.
C. A. and the younug peoples socie-
ties of the various churches of Long
Beach.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-24
SHARK GETS AWAY WITH
WOMAN ANGLERS TACKLE

LONG ZACH, July ga fishing
rod an outfit were stolen from Mrs,
j. L. Harris of Ell Paso, Tex, at Ala
mitos ay this morning. The thief was
six-foot shark, which, after being
hooked, put up a fight, finally escap-
ing with the woman anglers finhing
tackle.
The Texas woman put up a game
battle, with the big fish for several
minutes, but a sudden plunge made
by the shark tore the rod from her
grasp. The plucky tourist bought an
other outfit and resumed fishing.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-24
HIS MEASURE

The Inouiring Stranger-Do you hap
nen to know a man around here named
Sifers?
The Accommodating Resident-Well,
I ought to; he's an old neighbor Of
mine.
The 7. s.-He's a pretty brainy man,
isn't he?
The A. R.-Pretty brainy? Say, you
make me laugh. Why if Sifers walked
on his head you couldn't find his trail
in million years!-Chicago News.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-24
BIG GUNS

Lord Kitchener, at one of the din
ners rendered him in New York, apollo
gized for his want of eloquence. :.
Il can't speak; that is why don't
he said 81 think it is better to keep
silent than to put you to sleep.
"The officers of the British army are
noted for their inability to make a
public speech. Whenever an ofncer is
Foolish enough to rise to answer a
toast the guests say to one another
significantly as he sits down.
"Wel, you know, the bigger the
gun the bigger the bore. Washington
Star
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-24
SOCIETY LOSES HAIR

LONG BEACH, July 2S.-Local soci-
ETY. is in a stew. A large number of
prominent women claim to have been
swindled by a eanvasser who has col
lected their hair combings and old
switches, under contract to make them
over in down-to-date false hair devices.
The goods, they say, have never been
delivered. Prominent women were
named as references by the canvasser.
Telephone messages from one woman
to another elected the information that
no recommendations were obtainable.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-24
HIGHT BROTHERS
DOING BUSINESS

THE we'll known Long Beach realty
erp1 Ine OF TII Hight & Hight predicts {.
germ eenuiDe De boom in Long Beach @ RI realty tbg
fniS 9eI5 for for the past few years and have
a large listing of residences, acreaeG aore,ted
and unimproved lots and improves o,.e1i
business property. The business Is ,s+I, NGi'
ere have seen tremendous advances III
L o.,rr Ionach reality.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-24
ARousEs INTEREST

LONG BEACH, July 29.-The news
+bat secretary Snow of the state board
Of health proposes again to enforce the
Vaccination W law in all cities throughout
the state has aroused excitement in
this city, which contains many anti
vaccinationists. .-.,,..,,4
The effort to secure an amendment
or repeal of the compulsory vaccination
law originated here two years ago.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-24
THE MODERN WAY

A couple of young men on the Mar
ket street viaduct Tuesday evening Of
fered a new version of an old saw.
After they had passed a couple of
auburn haired damsels one OF the
young men took his stand at the curp
and gazed up and down the bridge.
what are you looking for?" in
quired his companion.
Pointing at the red-headed girls the
young man answered:
I'm trying to see a white automo-
bile. ."-YoungstoWn Telegram.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-24
| oNc BEACH MAN DISAPPEARS

LONG BEACH, July 2S.-N. S. jill
son. a contractor who lives at German
avenue and Anser street, mas peeh
,-,iSsin, for n week, it was reported this
aftarnoon. Several amounts of money
are coming due him shortly, and his
disappearance is mysterious.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-24

captain R. L. BISBY'S airship
spiralway continues to hold the
~ center of attraction along the
famous Long Beach Pike. All DAY
long the little cars may be seen, rap
idIy circling the big steel tower, filed
with pleasure seekers.
The entire spiralway has now
reached a stage where every NIUE
piece of machinery works perfectly
All of the flooring has been completed,
everything has been painted ana at
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-24
HER HOPE

"Of course you hope to occupy a
heavenly homer"
"Of course" answered Mrs. De Style.
zone in some nice restricted neighbor-
hood. don't you know."-Yonkers
Statesman.
You can buy It, perhaps at many places, but
there's one REST place TO buy it-and that
place advertises.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-24
Battle Creek Sanitarium Methods

$3.50 per upwards Finest and Best Equipped In
stitution West Every and Com
fort. Descriptive Booklet Free.
W. RAY SIMPSON. Manager. Long Beach, Cal
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-08-25
Busy Legislature Ahead.

Never before, unless it was back in var
times, were there SO many important mai
tiers to come before the Vermont legisla-
ture as this year. The constitutional
amendments are only one Of several im-
portant items. Among them are: the
proposed state road plan to prevent the
encroachments Of corporations on the
public service commission; to secure q
Workmen's compensation act or some
other plan to care for the victims OF in
dustrial accidents; to develop the agricul-
tural resources Of the state and to estal-
fish one or more agricultural training
schools; TO revise and mOdernize the rules
and procedure Of the legislature so that
all the members may take part in the
work instead OF putting all the important
bills in the hands OF a few men; 10 secure
a uniform and just system OF weights and
measures; to provide a uniform system Of
town accounting; TO either abolish NUM-
cipsl courts or provide that they shall do
the business to earn what they cost; TO
compel the fish and game department 10
use the money It now receives to supply
lingering trout for planting instead Of
sending around fry 80 per cent OF which
diei TO help along the course OF education
especially by giving more state aid for the
installation Of manual training schools;
TO secure a los uniform rate OF taxation
on money leaned at a reduced rate OF in
terest for the development Of Vermont
business or TO help the Vermont farmer
or Vermont w~orkingman to own his farm
or his house; to do all possible to prevent
the legislature from fooling away the
state money for trivial things or any rails
ing OF salaries or fees and also TO prevent
the frittering away OF time in unprohta-
BILE discussion when there are so many
live issues that need attention; to prevent
any increase in state expenditures and to
stop raids on the state treasury. These
are only a few Of the services the state
needs and demands. There are other
questions which we all know will come
up and still more which will require in
telligent study and prompt action. The
man who goes to the legislature and does
his duty has bard work for every minute
OF bis time while there. Bennington
Banner.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-08-25
The Doctor Is Busy.

Can't Mead's campaigners induce the
Republican candidate to follow progress
sive ideas and announce his campaign ex-
penses ? That should be their hrst effort.
Barre Times.
We are apt to demand a good deal OF
the Republican state committee in its
campaign work, but the absolutely i'm
possible must not be expected. There Is
nothing that can induce DIR. Mead to re-
veal his political expense account for the
past year. He is in favor of next years
candidates doing il, but il that little cur,
called campaign expenses, which has al
ready caused him so much real trouble,
comes to his front door, waggiDg its tail,
simply because be patted it on the head
before the folks in the state convention,
It will get kicked into the middle Of the
street, good and hard; and then see il it
knows enough to keep out Of sight. The
DR.. is a very busy man with his thoughts
and other things and must not be dis
turbed. -Northheld News.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-08-25

Judge c. 5. Palmer of Burlington, the
man who in the Montpelier convention
sought to Justify DIR. Mead's methods by
asking If this were the first time money
had ever been used in a Vermont canvass,
comes out in the Free Press with a novel
scheme for helping his man. Satisfied
that some thousands OF Republicans will
not support Mead for governor, be pro-
poses that the Mead men even things up
by scratching the rest of the ticket
straight down through. He frankly says
that he has no other purpose in view than
to make it appear that Mead has the nor
NAL Republican strength OF this year
says be has no fault to find with any can
didate that be proposes to scratch, many
Of whom are his personal friends. Speak
ing Of the infamous bolter, how about
Judge Palmer?
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-08-25
OF ECZEMA
and DANDRUFF
BY One Box Of Cuticura 0intmenta,d
One Cake Of Cuticura Soan,
Head Perfectly Clear.

81 am pleased to inform YOU n,
have been cured by Cuticura Sosn
Ointment. Since / was a bow Tt-I
suffered with dandruf, not onlv f,ru
the itching but from its disagresstIa
appearance in q scaly form all a. nN
head. / had TO brush il of nv cia,Sg.
all day long. i used every kind a ~.
aration supposed 10 cure dandr1H ~
soaps and shampoos, but il seemed y
me that. instead Of improving VIA
these remedies, the dandniH incrss..5
wen my hair began to fall out and ~
result was that two months ago ezews
developed on my scalp.
Il suffered so from this that A. . A..
resource l thought / would try CutcT,
Soap and Cuticura Ointment. They NJ
the most gratifying results Tor III
used only one box of Cuticura Oinimar,
and a single cake Of Cuticura Soar w.
/ was cured. the eczema and dapdwS
were gone and my head perfectly ~,
II can assure you that So long a
live no other soap than Cuticum Silk
used by me and all those near "a ne
will also add that / will ALWAYS -
Cuticura Ointment as a dressing "a, ~
hair. feel that you should knox a nv
cure and II you desire you NAV use M.
as a true testimonial which CONES from
q sufferer Of thirty years standing
will be happy 10 tell any one q nv q.
perience Ia order TO assist those who NAV
be suffering from the same disease.
Acevedo. General Commission Merchant
SO Pearl St., New York, Apr. p. 1870
cuticura Remedies afford the NOS s.assz,z
treatment Dor Aneetiona % the skin and SAP
cake o. CuticurA soap f15cl and ! box q cuirm
Ointment t50e1 are often suncient sod hnun
out The World Potter DuR A 6sm cup. 81
PFopa. las Coiumbua Ave. Boatnn Mas
ASrhaiied free. s2-paee book an AutkrHyn
Ne Care and Tfcatmsnt Of the SAN. scalp ~ M
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-08-25
EIeetrIe storm Doc, pnmnnn.

During the severe electric storm Aug.
Is, the house on the farm Of Curtis Mar
tin, on Maple hill, Plaiuheld, was struck
by lightning, the bolt tearing the chin
ney TO pieces and knocking down the
stovepipe. Mrs. Fred Martin, who was
in the room where the lightning entered.
was thrown to the floor and was rendered
unconscious for a short time. One OF her
feet was badly burned by the electric cur
rent. The telephone was also put out Of
use.
This is the third time that the light
ming has visited this farm recently. the
barn having been struck twice within a
few years.
Danviile was visited by a terrific thur
der storm the same afternoon, and the en-.
tire set OF farm buildings belonging to }.
Murray Dole about a mile east OF DanyiIle
village were completely destroyed. The
barn was struck first, aud the house
caught IRE from that. They were con-
sidered the best set OF farm buildings in
that vicinity. All the household effects
were removed.
Mr.. Dole's harms were well stored with
20 tons OF hay aud grain. One hog was
burned. The buildings we're valued al
$4,000 and 1t is said that they were well
insured.
A barn in Danville village. belonging
to A. ID. Smith, was struck by lightning
about $3.50 p. m. and for q time things
were rather lively at Hotel Thurber.
which is located just across the way.
One horse was the only animal kept In
the barn, and il was killed. The barn
was attached to the dwelling house Of
Mr.. Smith, and the local fremen had a
bard time sxtineuishing the flames; but
they saved the house and a shed between
practically uniuiured. The barn con-
tanned about 30 ION OF hay. The loss
was $4,000, with about 1900 insurance.
Both Mr.. Dole and Mr.. Smith will re.
build this fall The Dole buildings were
a few years ago from the same
cause.
Hotel Thurber had q close cali from de-
but aside from q blisterinR, the
property was not damaged. Had il not
been for the torrents OF rain which fol-
lowed the stroke Of lightning, other ada
cent buildings would have been DESTROYED
along with the Smith barn.
Another fire in North DanvilIe Is said
have been caused by lightning also.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-08-25

cost Of $4,000, and has pledged that sum
by subscription. This would relieve the
county OF all expense in the matter.
Morrisville Is 8 much larger village than
Hyde Park, and provides more Of the
county business. The conyenience Of the
county would be served about as we'll in
ons place as the other. Hyde Park de-
ponds very largely on the county bust
ness for its we'll being, and to lose the
shire would be almost q fatal blow, espe-
cially after the serious loss the village it.
self sustained through the FIRE. In a
published appeal to the county, Hyde
Park makes out a very strong case for IL
self. 1t claims that in the hour OF It's adj
versity the whole county hurried in with
messages OF sympathy. Morrisyille
joined, and with its sympathy disclaimed
any purpose Of trying to wrest the shire
away under such circumstances. An in
Identifying bond was framed, and signed
by prominent people all over the county,
thN 0AAAAiaA1 ~ E0 hutuA hnQ
rebuild without Legislative warrant. But
here Morrisyille showed her hand and re-
fused to sign until Hyde Park should
have installed an adequate fire protection
To overcome this objection,
Hyde Park went to work and has expend-
ed $40, 600 in putting in such a system.
The Hyde Park appeal conviets Morris
vile Of bad faith, as we'll as seeking to
profit by q neiehbor's misfortunes. As
to the fire, Hyde Park claims it started in
the Jail through defective heating appar-
atus, and that the county buildings burnt
Hyde Park instead Of the shire being re-
sponsible for their loss. Morrisville
doubtless will have something to say for
itself, and by the time the question comes
up in the Legislature things will be at
white heat. Poor Halsey Lewis, with
newspaper plants in both places, will be
virtually rent asunder in his effort TO
fairly and please both sides.