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The Washington herald., 1911-09-22

Japan has more suicides, in proportion
to its population, than any other CIV
ilized country.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-22
Sane Fourth Pageant.

A night pageant of historical tableaux,
an aviation meet and athletic and
aquatic meets were discussed as possible
features Of the celebration by the commit
tee on a safe and sane Fourth Of July
at q meeting in Commissioner Rudolph's
once yesterday.
The pageant, an idea advanced some
time ago by H. B. F. Macfarland, has
practically been adopted by the commit
tee. as have the aviation and athletic
events. It is believed the pageant alone
will cost in the neighborhood of 5000
The Washington herald., 1911-09-22
DISTRICT WANTS
DENTAL INSPECTOR
Examinations to Be Held on
September %.

Examinations for the establishment Of
an eligibility list from which TO select a
white dental inspector for the public
schools Of the District will be held at
1724 F street northwest, on September
%. At present there are no persons elIgi-
BILE for appointment TO the position.
An examination was held recently, and
while several dentists passed the test.
they failed to meet the qualifications by
not having had five years Of experience
in the District. Only three applications
have been received by the Commissioners
for the coming examination.
The examination will begin at O'clock
and will last seven consecutive hours
Applicants must be not less than twenty
one years old, must be graduated of some
reputable school OF dentistry, and must
have had at least five years experience in
the practice Of dentistry in the District.
ShnRer, I4th and i, Evolves the Most
The Washington herald., 1911-09-22
Court VIII Decide Suit to Dust
Hutchins Trustee.

Chief Justice Clabaugh yesterday heard
the argument Of counsel in the case OF
Mrs. Rose Keeling Hutchins to oust
William J. Dante as trustee Of her hus-
bands estate.
The court will announce it's decision
on the question of Jurisdiction next week
in reply to Attorney Brandenburg' s
statement that the trustee doubted the
Jurisdiction Of the court. and would be
in fear OF paying any bill or increased
allowance to the wife in the face Of the
notice served on the trustee by the sons
of Stilson Hutchins that he made any
such disbursements at his peril.
Attorney Cuttings, for Mrs. Hutchins,
argued the court had full jurisdiction,
and asked the chief justice to make
q suitable allowance to cover the ex-
penses of the household.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-22
LOCAL MENTION.
ExCuRsIoNs ro-nAx

Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Coupany',
steamers from foot Of Seventh street for Old PopI
Comfort and Norfolk daily at SIS q. m
Steamer Charles Mscalester for Mount Vernon apd
Marshall Hall leaves Seventh street wharf A. Il
q N. and 2:so p. m daily. except Sunday.
Cars frnm Fifteenth street and New YORK avenu,
every quarter hour for main entrance Zoo Park
Chevy Chase. and Kensingtm.
Washington. Baltimore and Annapolis Electric
Railway operates sixtythTee limited trains each day
between Washington and Baltimore, leaving III.
teenth street and New York avenue on the hour
and half hour. Also trains to Annapolis hvs min
utes after the hour.
Cars from 18th and b streets northeast direct u
National Training School and Bladensbuus
Chesapeake Beach train schedule IN raflrosd
column. Take New York avenue columbia Lipel
street car. For additional Information 'phlne
Lincoln le9.
To Great FsIls-Great Fam and ola Dominica
Railrctd can every few minutes from T1irty-sixth
and II strestA
The Washington herald., 1911-09-22
Rites for Mrs. Emma Poesche.

The body of Mrs. Emma Poesche. promi-
nent In German literary and social cir
cles. who died Wednesday afternoon at
the Rupert Home. Aanacostia, win be cre-
mated this afternoon, and the ashes in
TERED IN the grave with those of her
husband, Theodor Poesche, in Rock
Creek Cemetery. Services viii be held
at O'clock. In Lees Chapel 2s2 PENN
sylvania avenue northwest.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-22
QUESTION OF JURISDICTION.

Shaffer, I4th and i, Evolves the Most
artistic floral work. All choice flowers
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-02-17
FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE.
A GUARANTEED INVESTMENT.
HOME BUILDERS STOCK. I'll

FOR SALE-In five or ten-acre
tracts finest cantaloupe land. Easy
terms. 31G East Van Buren,. up
FOR SALE-I am offering in a
body - lots in Kensington Place
cor. Seventh Ave and Mckinley St.
at a tremendous cut for cash. Also
warehouse property lots in a bunch
which will go at bottom prices for
cash. | must have money and that
at once. Come and see the property
and IL it looks good to you. quick
action is necessary Call at A. NJ
Watts, S04 North Seventh Ave. bin
FOR SALE-I6O-acre ranch; pri-
vate ditch. Price s35 per acre.
For Saie-All furnished: Double
frame house, Z rooms; one Broom
portable house, one Groom portable
house, all on the same corner lot. Lot
is 100x145 feet deep. Chicken house,
woodshed, fruit, grapes. water, gas,
electric lights Only $4,000.
Furnished and unfurnished rooms.
Light housekeeping rooms.
HENDERSON & COLE,
21o West Washington ST. II
FOR SALE-A nice lot i'm Wood
land Addition. Inquire at AZ West
Washington. BIN
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-02-17
FOR SAlE-REAL ESTATE.
HOMES WE RECOMMEND
BUYS THAT ARE SAFE

Fine lot 75x2OO and good seven
room house. only $500. a fine prop
osition for the man who wants to
make money. Small payment and
very easy terms
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-02-17

HOW to find desirable tenants for
apartments. flats and houses is
problem that confronts many land
lord. People are continually moving,
and even the most careful property
owner sometimes finds a vacant house
or flat on his hands. A quick solu-
ton Of the problem is a Want Ad.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-02-17
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Man and wife would like to keep
house for widower or bachelor in re
turn for use of house Would not
mind two or three miles from city.
Have no children Please apply TO
Box S61 at once. bp
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-02-17
WANTED-TO RENT.

WANTED-By healthy family small
furnished or unfurnished house Must
be close in and have screened sleep
ing room, shade. bath. etc. If rent
reasonable and location desirable par
ties will stay all summer. Address,
W II. G., Republican
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-02-17

WANTED-To rent few good mich
cows; plenty Of eed and good pasture
will pay good rent. Smith. ~ Demo-
crat office. II
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-02-17
A CORNER LOT

Suitable for a home or business in
good locality on the car line, $500
Fine terms.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-02-17

WANTED-By first class stenOs-
rapher good permanent position. Can
give best OF California and also local
references. Coed health Address
Box =. ]. W. Republican. bp
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-02-17

Fur SALE-Saddle horse. saddle
and bride. Price reasonable. Party
leaving town Inquire the Walker
Stable (Hocker'D, Center st. and Van
Buren, II
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-02-17
$3.50 DOWN-FOR 5 ACRES

All in alfalfa, just two miles from
town. The man who knows will tell
you. it's the biggest bargain on the
market Only $3.50.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-02-17
FOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

FOR SAlE-WelI drilling outfit, the
best in Arizona. Everything completes.
including hydraulic jacks and string
of tools for wells of all sizes from s.
inch to 16-inch. Outfit cost more than
s4.5O0. Is good as new and can be
bought for $1,000 If taken at once.
Address Well Outfit, care Republican.
FOR SALE-At a bargain for cash:
High grade upright piano. mahogany
case. Might talk easy terms to a re-
sponsible person. Particulars at 421
Fleming Block bn
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-02-17

THERE are many boarding houses
that have no SAVIOR of the vaudeville
jokes regarding the landlady and the
prunes-and they may be easily To-
Gated IL you consult the Wants, or
send a Want of your own telling Just
what you would like.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-02-17
FOR SAIE-LIVE STOCK.

FOR SALE-One pair of mares
weight 1900 each. Both with colt.
Price 100000. Also spring wagon.
New State Corral. cor South Fourth
Ave and Madison ST
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-02-17

To BE AT THE HEAD of the pro-
cession of modern activity keep in
close touch with the Wants.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-02-17

WANTED-Ry white girl position
as nurse for children. Overland 25O5
or call 945 East Roosevelt St. br
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-02-17
AUCTIONS,


AUCTION SALE-Saturday Feb. IS,
at 1:30 y. M. Il ". jefferson. complete
line household goods; all kinds OF
horses. wagons. buSgies. cows. poultry,
and lots of other things too numerous
20 mention. Bring anything YOU want
sold. Also a good Brush Automobile.
- .5CMulIry. Huctioneer. bp
AUCTION-C. o. McMurtry. expe-
TienCed livestock auctioneer: call
sales anywhere IN the territory at
reasonable rate See him before
making your dates. office l. North
First Ave. Tel. B. 1881 II
NOTICE TO HORSEMEN-A
sale February % at 10 a m. at Hig-
ley's corral: Twenty head OF the
famous Ross herd, consisting of brood
mares and colts, together with the
registered stallion Golden King. one
of the worlds sweepstake winners,
taking highest honOrs at the universal
exposition in ST. Louis in 1904. Terms.
all sums under $50, cash in hand:
over $50. bankable notes for six
months bearing 10 per cent. or dis
count OF per cent for cash at time
of sale. w. K. Ross. owner; w. w.
Hutchinson, auctioneer. dl
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-02-17
FOR SAlE-REAL ESTATE.
GREEN & GRIFFIN REAL ESTATE
AND INVESTMENT CO.

20 acres all in alfalfa, Class 4 land
for $4,000 per acre. Close to the
Osborn school, on the New Black
Canyon road. This is a we'll locat-
ed piece and is worth all asked for
it. Good terms.
10 acres very close in, highly i'm
house with screen porch. Chicken
houses and corral, all fenced. This
place is all in alfalfa: fine stand
Price. s35OO.OO. Northeast of the city.
80 acres on Mcdowell Road. Class
a land. All in alfalfa. Fine well OF
water. This will make fine build
ing site for some one wishing a home
close to the city. Price. 100000 per
acre
90 ACRES OF land 31s miles north
west OF the city. for s125.OO per acre.
Is acres is Class A and acres Glass
c. Best OF soil, level, and has raised
a crop This is a corner 90. II
should be investigated by anyone
wishing a reasonable priced piece of
land.
40 ACRES, Glass A land, all in cul-
tivation. Has good fences, redwood
posts and barbwire. Raised grain
and milo maize last season. Only
one-quarter mile from Glendale street
car line. Good soil: is a corner 40.
Price s125.00 per acre. Good terms.
We wish to call your attention to
this farm for dairy and hog PROPOSE
ton Ninety-fIve acres of alfalfa;
twenty-five acres Of wheat. and forty
acres of barley. OF the alfalfa. 40
acres is two years old. fine stand, Is
acres is one year old. good stand. and
40 acres OF new seeding. put in with
drill. 20 pounds to the acre. Buck
eye seed. This farm is fenced and
cross fenced i'm 60 acre fields. and two
fo-scTe fields are sub divided
Good house. good well. barn and car
riaSe shed All class 4 land. An eX-
ceptionally good price will be made on
this property, 10000 per acre. with
good terms. 80 tons of alfalfa hay in
stack goes with the farm at this price.
Any man looking for dairy ranch,
who has COCO bunch of cows. it will
pay him to look into this proposition.
GREENE & GRIFFIN
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-02-17
FOR sAIE-LIvEsToCk.

FOh tOSh.
FOR SALE-A fine 1900 pound work
mare. Work single or double. See
Thomas. end of Indian car line. bS
REWARD for one sorrel mare mule,
years old. weight $50 pounds. collar
marked. Return to 80 North Second
st. bn
FOR SALE@A fine young driving
mare. lots of style, and fine
traveller. See Thomas at end OF In
dian car line.
For Sale-Good saddle mare. safe
for lady or children, $500 See
Thomas at end of Indian car line.
For Sale-Six well bred colts from
one to two years old. Or will ex-
change for fresh cows. See Thomas.
end OF Indian car line. II
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-02-17
VALLEY REALTY & TRUST CO.,
1896 WEST ADAMS ST.

Los PALMAS lot cheap. Address.
Postoffice Box 531. br
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-02-17
FOR SALE
A FINE DAIRY FARM AT A BAR
GAIN.

We have eighty acres of land, with
about 35 acres in alfalfa. and the bal
ance in grain. Well located for dairy.
Glass 4. At $3.50 per acre for all cash.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-02-17
NEW 10 HOME

Perfectly new. Build for a home.
Furnished i'm the best material. Large
deep lot Exclusive locality. Will be
sold at sacrifice Terms.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-02-17

THE CAMP TANNEHILl CO. offer
some good bargains in the following
properties:
Some choice building lots on the In
dian school car line. on easy terms.
A fine 6-room brick residence on
the avenues. Lot 75x137S. A good
buy at only $4,000. One-half cash will
handle this.
Ten acres in Lincoln place, on In
dian school extension: fine sandy soil,
leveled bordered. ready for seeding
and entitled to water. at s2600.
We have others. Come and see.
THE CAMP TANNEHlll CO.,
80 East Adams st. II
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-02-17

FOR SALE-Beautifully situated g.
acre tract with four-room brick house
and screen room. Windmill, storage
tank, and water piped to kitchen and
bath room, Galvanized corrugated
iron barn. chicken shed. corrals.
fenced with Page Woven Wire. In
direct line of most select and rapidly
growing residence section OF Phoenix
Two blocks to city limits and three
blocks from car line Fine for subur-
ban home or a big money maker for
subdivision into 90 full sized city lots
Price 100000 $4,000 cash, balance in
years E. e Pascoe. 10 North
Center st. II
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-02-17


Real Estate and Investment Co. If
d.. FOR RENT-Choice five-acre tract
in alfalfa and with new 4-roOm bun
galow; also good well. See II. G.
Thomas r. Z. & Inv. Co. end Of In
dian car line. II
20 ACRES
10 acres I'm nine year old orange
trees, highly improved. sf3,500. Good
terms.
f3f ACRES
miles west of town. "A" water
500 per acre. $4,000 cash, balance
on or before ten years at per cent
100 foot corner on Washington St.
business property. close in. s12.500
Best APARTMENT house site In
Phoenix, close in and a bargain.
THE n. !. LATHAM CO.,
REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE,
West Adams ST.
Telephones: Overland $50. Con. Main
40 II
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-02-17

FOR SALE-Elegant 5-acre tract
in alfalfa with 4-roOm modern cot
tage. near carline. s2500.00. See
Thomas. end Of Indian car line. If
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-02-17

WE CONSIDER the following acre
age good buys, all having "A" water
and most all OF them are improved:
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-02-17
EVERGREEN HEIGHTS

EVERGREEN HEIGHTS
Have you seen anything like 1t?
An opportunity to secure a lot in one
of the best residence sections Build
Ing restrictions. Houses going up on
every side. Cement sidewalks and
all city improvements. Burroughs. IA
w Adams street. n
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-02-17

FOR SALE-Hart-P arr IS II. p.
traction engine. used but little and in
good repair See Fitzpatrick at Pratt
Gilbert's. bp
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-02-17
FOR RENT-FURNIsHEp Rooms

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms at
reasonable price: modern. 1924 y. 3rd
ST. on Indian car line. id
LARGE, sunny furnished front room.
All modern conveniences. Close in.
A South Third avenue. br
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-02-17

GREENE & GRIFFIN,
1877 NJ. CENTER ST. If
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-02-17

. FOR SALE-ALMoST NEW 1911
MODEL EXCELSIOR AUToCYCLE,
IN EXCEL lENT CONDITION.
CHEAP FOR CASH. MUST BE
SOLD AT ONCE. BOX TIT, CARE
REPUBLICAN,.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-02-17

FOR SALE-In five or ten-acre
tracts finest cantaloupe land. Easy
terms. 316 East Van Buren,. up
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-02-17

FOR RENT-To healthy young
man, large. neatly furnished upstairs
screen room; rent reasonable. Apply
at 700 North First st. II
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-07-26
-
Notice, Obituaries, Etc.

:. The Dispatch is forced to repeat
what it has so often said before. we
cannot print cards OF thanks, obitu-
aries, aud the like FREE Of charge.
We will publish, however, obituaries
Of 100 words free and, charge at the
rate OF one-half cent q word for all
over 100 words. Cards Of thanks will
be published at the rate Of one-half
cent word straight. Our space is
what Y make our living out Of, and
we have it to sell just the same as a
grocer sells his meat. lard, flour, sugar,
coffee, etc. Always make remittsnces
when sending copy. This will save
us q lot Of bookkeeping.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-07-26
The Id. CulluIEl Co.

On the front page of this issue Will
be found the attractive display adver
tisement of The L. D. Cnllum Co.. CT
Batesburg. This firm is too well known
to the people of this county to need
any words Of commendation from US.
MIR. G. E. Livingston, manager OF their
mammoth buggy and wagon depart
ment, has just returned from the sev-
eral factories, where he inspected the
material going into each buggy and
wagon handled be this firm, thus plac-
ing the firm in position to guarantee
every buggy they sell. -. >,
Give Mr. Livingston call when IN
Batesburg, whether you wasn't to buy
q vehicle or not.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-07-26


T1re friends Of Col. E. A. Aull, of
Newsezsy, and espe cially those of the
newspaper fraternity, learn with much
regretof the death of his beloved wife,
(which occurred at her home in New
berry kst Friday, following three
weeks'NNness Of typhoid fever. Mrs.
Aull was indeed most estimable
character and her friends were legion.
The writer knew her personally-krew
her In Ter home where her beautiful
Instincts and noble character were
be displayed. Only those who have
passed Through similar bereavement
can folly appreciate the loss that has
ecms TO our good friend:
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-07-26
In New Quarters.

The E. G.. Dreher Company have
moved into their new quarters in the
Lexington Department Store building,
where they will be pleased to serve
their many friends. No firm in Lex
ington has grown more than the E. G..
Dreber Co, and they have filled long
felt want in this community. Mr.. E.
G. Dreher, head Of the firm is now in
Baltimore and New York, buying up
fall goods for his establishment. Now
is good time to save money on suit,
and, at the prices they are going at
the E. G. Dreher Co., it will pay you
10 buy.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-07-26
BARBECUE.

I willfurnish my annual 'cne with
refreshments at my place on Southern
railroad, one mile from Gilbert, Satur-
day, August 18th. Passenger trains
viii stop both ways to take on and off
passengers. Several prominent speak
ers will be present to address you.
Music furnished by band, the photo
man will be on hand to serve yop.
Come and enjoy one Of the best 'cues
of the season. Charges for dinner
reasonable. IOOR HAYES.
July 19-4WS0
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-07-26

Since the election last Thursday
Hhere has been an increase in the de-
aasnd for building lots in the town of
lexington, all Of which goes to show
shxt poor.e like to live in 9 progress
aae. frnsshng town. We venture the
assertion that by the time the new
ten thousand dollar school house is
completed on q beautiful site there
will be the greatest demand for resi-
dence lots in the history of the town.
Tbose who buy lots now will save
money.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-07-26

We beg to call the attention OF, our
eubseribers to the local ad. OF SamI.
b. George, who has spent much time
and money in TIE telephone industry
In Lexington county. There are sew
ana, sections of the county without
marty lines and it these people will
Soall on him they will be surprised to
and how cheap they can build direct
10 this place. He only yesterday sold
. party line Of fourteen phones out in
che Brook neigh5orhood. Call him
up.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-07-26
CIRCULATION $500.
Notice subsesib be2s,,

A Red X,on your paper denotes your
SUBSCRIPTION expires in the issue eros
ned. A Blue < shows that you are IN
arrears. Please make settlement. ::
~ Those subscribers who are IN
arrears will please bear In mind that
tae printeris ever IN need OF his cues,
aud that we will appreciate an early
remittance.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-07-26

When weget that new ten thousand
dollar school building and state-aided
high school, Lexington will be in the
..nifty'' Glass; provided the school
trustees erect the building on site
that will be in keeping with the pro-
xressive spirit Of the people last Thurs
<5ay.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-07-26

nColumbia can raise $4,000 within
che next three days the National Corn
Exposition-will be held in that oity.
Itgoes without saying that the amount
viii be raised.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-07-26
e..pew-Drop In,'' is a familiar sign
ON one of the principal thoroughfares
of the city Of Charleston.

The ministers Of Columbia are ap-
cesling to the city council for better
enforcement Of the Sunday laws. A
stop in the right direction.
Democratic messenger., 1911-11-18
SAVAGE FISH.
Perai Have Been Known TO Tear an
Alligator TO Pieces.

Alligator TO Pieces.
The most savage and bloodthirsty
fish In all the waters of the earth are
the peral. declares Charles Livingston
Bull In "t'ndcr the Roof Of the Jun
gle" They are from twelve 10 four
teen inches 10 length and look not IN.
like the northern bass. although moro
powerfully built. They have been
known 10 attack an alligator. discover
rent In the skin Of the great reptile
and tear and devour him until moth.
ing but his bones and rough skin waa
left.
The perai are silvcry green In color.
Their thick. muscular jaws are armed
with rows Of teeth like those of Il
crosscut saw. sharp and triangular
and fitting exactly together. These
Jaws and teeth are most formidable,
being able TO cut 10 pieces anythin:
less hard than the shell of a tortoise.
The lower lobe Of the tail Is longer
than the upper one and all the fins
short. giyins the impression, as do the
thick. rounded body and head. OF
great strength.
II Is fortunate that in all the length
and breadth Of northern South Amer
lea these rapacious little murderers
are found only in widely scattered To-
calities Thus one pool will harbor a
great schoc; OF them. while for miles
In either direction up or down the
same stream there may not be another
individual.
Were II not for this peculiar local'-
cation the iungles would be nearly
stripped of ~nimaI life, for beasts AMI
birds and reptiles must drink. and.
while those OF few species can get
all the water they need from the dew
on the leaves in the mor,ilng. by far
the greater number must come 10 the
streams and pools. Even creatures
like that IN stcr fisherman. the otter
must give the pcrai wide berth. and
no other fish can inhablt the same
waters.
They have heen known to leap n
foot out oc water and bite piece out
Of a mans hand as he was stopping
to dip up drink.