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Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1911-12-01
LITTLE MOTHERS
FRIGHTFUL TRIAL
Snakes Threatened Baby. and
She Was Unable to Hep.
LOCKED UP IN SMOKEHOUSE.

Luckily Little Chap crawled to Safety,
and She Was Released In Time 70
Save Her From Becoming insane by
a Neishbor Passing BY.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1911-12-01

TIE SNAKE DRFYING MRS. KELLY TO PASS
got her so excited that she jeriSed the
door of the smokehouse open. stepped
inside 20 grab the pitchfork. let go the
heavy door, and in another instant
had slammed shut and iatchtd. she
was prisoner inside. while her baby
boy was out there within II few yards
OF two deadly serpents.
Mrs. Kelly tried her best TO force
omen the door. but II wouldn't bulge.
Then she began shouting and shrek
ing hut she might as well have shout
ed i'm n cave as in that pen. Tor her
voice did not penetrate the heavy board
walls. She fancied she heard one OF
the rattlers ''singing," the ONE mat lay
nearest the door The thought that
one or both OF the reptiles might NJ
tack the baby or that he might crawl
~ where the snakes lay made MTs.
Kelly Wild with fear She called ana
called 10 the child. hoping that her
alarm might send him toward the porch
Of the house and away from the dan
ger
Mrs. Kelly finally tried new
scheme Of alarm She pounded with
the handle OF the heavy pitchforb
up0n the sides Of the smokehouse. th'
whacks making a succession OF sounds
thar could be heard i0u yards away
And they we're heard too. A boz
driving along the road from the black
smith shop heard tire poundlngs ~ sh'
end OF perhaps half an hour af,e
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1911-12-01
tne monsters stowach.
Rode II Like a Horse.

tNOQN - ~-NN =" NNtioNa
And now comes the most exciting
mart OF the adventure--the story Of the
unfortunate mans ride Pira found
that n each time the crocodile at-
tempted to dive he pulled upon It's
uostrils bard enough Il promptly came
to the surface.
As soon as the sun rose Plra espied
two men near the river bank and
shouted 10 attract their attention.
The crocodile started at brisker
pace 10 go downstream Eventually
IL arrived at watering place, where
four men were waiting with long
rope. BY pulling the crocodne's snout
In their direction rira managed to
re, close enough 20 catch the end OF
the rope when II was thrown to him.
Those on the bank pulled him In as
fast as they could. and after month
in the hospital he was up and around.
apparently NJ well us ever. The croc-
odile has not been seen In that part
OF the river since
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1911-12-01
HEALTH HINT FOR TODAY.
That rhross Trouble.

II the throat is,rough and the
voice hoarse. relikf can be had
by packing II IN Wet cloths over
night Wiring QUIZ thick wash
cloth from cold water. put 1t
around the necAcovered by a
IpInea ~ ya4asa -tuw@
el or oiled silk ATAere Is no dan
ger in this remedy IL one Is suf-
fciently protecteA and the cloth
ing is not allowed to get damp.
This will also Stop a hacking
cough at night a sore thront
can also be warded OF by inn
mediate gargling with salt water
o. some good antiscpt;c wash.
Use a fiat teaspoonful OF salt to
half pint of water When
there h tightncss In the bron-
chial tubes or chest call n doe
tor. but If he IN not TO be had,
rub well with turpentine and
lard mixed, take Il warm drink
to induce persplntion and keep
In room OF even temperature.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1911-12-01
II Had Taken Man to Its Gave
and Started Eating Him
plRA RODE IT TO SAFETY.
PIseky East indian used Tee Nostrils
% q Bit and Kept Il Racing on the
eurfaee Of the River TIL Friends
Threw Him Rope.

N S remarkable tale OF desperate
"a courage under extraordinary
danger as is In the worlds
history is related by a mis-
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1911-12-01

N s remarkable tale OF desperate
"a courage under extraordinary
- danger as is In the WORLDS
history is related by mis-
sionary from India in the Worlds Mag
azine. It tells Of probably the only
time that man seized by crocodile
and carried to its underriver cave es-
capped TO describe his experiences.
The man In question Is a poor native
named Pira. who went TO the river
bank near his home in the Alaratha
country at sunset to oil water jar.
He was standing In the river about
thigh deep when he felt something
strike against one of his feet and was
Knocked over on his face. Before he
could realize what had happened n
crocodile seized one of his legs and
proceeded to pull him under the water.
After being taken In this manner for
about forty yards the creature came to
the surface again. and the man was
able TO breathe once more.
Taken to Crocodils's GAYS.
BY this time he was half dead With
fright aud nearly drowned and must
have tainted. When he recovered con
seriousness he found he was in wlnt
he calls THE crocodile's house. which
appears to have been q sort of cave
under the river bank with a smo"th'
muddy bottom. He afterward comput'
ed he had been unconscious Tor
night and Il day before his senses re-
turned TO him. Now, ns his BRAIN
cleared be became aware OF the horrl
bic fact that the crocodile was on ms
bnck. with its tail over his head ano
Its mouth nj his feet. where II was
making n meal Off one OF his heeis
shortly afterward the brute left OF
feeding and went away.
After having been away about oil
hour the crocodile returned. The maj
law still. aud shortly afterwnrd TIN
brute departed. having only snihed II
It's victim. some time elapsed, nn'
the crocodile did not return. so. think
ing he was fairly safe, the man bega
To examine his surroundings 10 disco'
or II there was any possibility OF es
cape
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1911-12-01
Brute Waited For Him.

Encouraged by the fact that he had
been left so long alone. Pira crawled
nearer to the river THIS. however
was the sign for more trouble. for the
crocodile. which had been all the time
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1911-12-01

Luckily Little Chap crswlsd to Safety,
and She Was Released In Time 70
Save Her From Becoming insane BY
a Neishbor Passing BY.
Hw1HE ingenious torturcrs OF by.
gone days never thought out
anything like such horror as
befell young Mrs. Thomas
Kelly. wife of prosperous farmer in
the Slnnemahoning region OF Pennsyl-
vania. That she did not lose her rea-
son Is little short Of miracle
She has little son. ten months old.
too young to walk, but an indcfatigable
crawier. The Kellys have on their
place. says the Philadelphia Record.
strongly made but small building out
near the spring. which they use as
smokehouse.
Self Locking Prison.
There is no knob or catch whatever
on the inside of the door, and once In
doors In the stuffy little apartment.
with the heavy door sprung shut.
means Imprisonment. And that Is ex-
actly what befell Mrs. Kelly, though
her becoming prisoner was accom-
panied by circumstances very much
out OF the ordinary.
Mrs. Kelly had just finished her
weekly churning and was on her way
to the springhouse TO deposit the but
ter roll, carrying her baby on her arm.
Near the door of the springhouse she
was startled by the unmistakabie
sound OF a rattlesnakc's alarm and at
another glance saw the serpent colling
In yellow ring I'm the very path In
which she was travelling. She nrst
turned TO run into the house. But she
was alone on the premises that inter
noon. her husband having gone to n
neighboring farmer 20 help get In has
Baby Left With ssrpents.
She hnally determined to put the
serpent out Of the way. Putting her
baby down upon the deep grass fully
thirty feet away from where the snake
law, she bethought herself of heav!
pitchfork which she knew was i'll the
smokehouse. In order 10 get this
weapon she was compelled to make
detour through the grass past wher'
the snake lay. and in doing 80 she ~
most stepped on another one Th''
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1911-12-02
4. SCHANTl
CONFIRMS
SALE HERE
NEW MEN ARE INTERESTED
N THE DAY1ONA PLANT
PLANS OF NEW COMPANY CALL
FOR BIG IMPROVEMENTS IN
PRESENT SERVICE AND SEEK
ING GAS FRANCHISES.

That the move of Adam Scha1ltz in
disposing of an interest in the bnsi-
ness and plant of the Schantz, Elec-
trio, Ice and Water company in this
city was made with the idea OF get
ting more capital behind the company
to enlarge the business and imp owe
the service, is indicated by a Telegram
from MIR. Schantz to the Daily News,
IN which he confirms the news OF
the deal.
Mr.. Schantz is now in. Boston,
where he has been for several days
completing the sale of a part interes1
in the business here and arranging to
continue the business under the same
name and. in the same progressive
manner as it has been conducted in
the past.
The new MEN interested in the
Schantz company here are experts in
gas and electric properties and have
large holdings in various parts OF
the country. With the additional cap
ital which they bring TO the local COM
pany the present electric service will
pc much improved and arrangements
viii be made to supply gas to Day
tona, Seabreeze and Daytona Beach.
if the franchises asked for and in
preparation are accepted by the three
councils, and the one in Daytona rati-
fled by the voters, requirement in
this city. The three men who re-
Gently visited Daytona and vicinity
with Mr.. Schantz to investigat
present conditions and prospects for
the future are Messrs. Childs, Clark
and Whitney, all of whom were much
impressed with the prettiest winter
resort in the world and its surround
ings.
The telegram received by the Daily
News from Mr.. Schantz in Boston is
as follows:
q have succeeded in interesting
financially Messrss Childs, Clark and
Whitney of Boston in the Schantz
Electric, Ice and Water company OF
Daytona. These men are experts in
gas and electric properties and have
large holdings in various parts OF
the country. We will soon make ap-
plication for a gas franchise and wiz
start various improvements for giving
better service in all departments.
The recent visit of Messrs. Childs,
Clark and Whitney TO Daytona es-
pecially pleased them with the
growth and future of the city and
vicinity and resulted in a substantial
Investment in the Sehantz properties
there" "ADAM SCHANTZ.'
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1911-12-02
THANKSGIVING SERVICES
At The PUBLIC SCHOOL
BAD WEATHER FAILS TO PRE-
VENT GOOD SIZED CROWD FROM
ATTENDING TO LISTEN TO
GOOD PROGRAM.

In spite of the bad weather a
fair sized audience Of fond mothers
and others interested Tor various
reasons iourneyed to the high
school Wednesday afternoon where
in the auditorium the usual Thanks
giving exercises were to take place.
Those that yentured forth, how
ever, were well rewarded for this
year something out of the ordinary
had been prepared, and nearly the
entire school took part.
The program opened with read
ing by Miss Irene Eseh of the
7th grade, followed by a comical
playlet by number of boys and
girls, entitled Children Of Story
Land" in which each child was
dressed in ridiculous fashion to
represent some book known to al
most every boy and girl in the land.
Miss Lenna Stubenbord followed
with recitation, we'll rendered, fol-
lowing which the children of the
9Th grade sang several verses of
the song, Geography. Miss Myrtle
Zuber next sang a solo, her number
being followed by another short
comedy, presented by Miss Florence
Citizens, John Parkinson and William
Gardiner, the name of the sketch
being, THE Train Tomorrow" and
it made the children present scream
from start to finish. The program
finished with patriotic drill by
! the boys and girls of the 8th grade
led by Miss Alice Green. Red,
Whito and hI,,o hnanc and tho aoS-
,, tuning of the boys and girls made
a very pretty effect as they marched
through the various maneuvers. Mis-
Maggie Morgan acted as pianist dur
ing the entire program in a very
creditable manner.
Prof. Wright stated that at the
next entertainment held in the audi
torium he hoped the new drop cur
tain, which is now on the way, would
be here and in place.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1911-12-02
ELkS WILL
GIVE AWAY
BIG BABY
LOCAL LODGE TO PRESENT
ONE TO SOMEBODY SOON
BIG DOLL TO GATHER CLOTHING
AS SHE is PASSED AROUND
AND WILL MAKE A BEAUTIFUL
PRESENT.

The Elks' Baby will be an attrac-
ton at the Charles e. Gardiner COM
pany store from Monday until Satur-
day of next week and thereafter will
be on exhibition at one or another of
the business places in the city until
the Elks' home-week celebration when
she will become the property Of the
person holding a certain ticket which
calls for her possession.
The Elks' Baby is beautiful, blue
eyed. flaxen haired doll, 80 inches in
height and wearing clothes enough
for a year old child. She has been
tastefully dressed by Miss Louise Jos
in clothing supplied for the purose by
the Charles E. Gardiner company and
every little garment is as carefully
made as it could be for real baby
At each place in which the baby is
exhibited she will be presented with
some article of clothing or adornmen
and all these donations Will go with
the baby to the holder of the lucky
ticket and these tickets will be place
on sale at each place of exhibition.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1911-12-02
VARIED WEATHER CONDITIONS
DURING THE PAST WEEK.

various and Sundfy weather con
ditions have prevailed here during
The past week. Sunday was cloudy
and unsettled. Monday was bright
and fairly warm. Tuesday morning
about daybreak rain set in and con-
tinued throughout the day and We'd
nesday was much the same, though
the day was cooler. Over four in
ches of rain Is said to have fallen
during Monday morning alone A
heavy fall in temperature took place
Wednesday night and Thursday morn
ing the Thermometer reports ranged
from "a to 3S degrees and ice is
said to have formed both ON main
land and on the peninsula. Thursday
was bright, but the temperature con-
tinued low. not rising at any time
above 80 degrees and shortly after
nightfaH it sank to the freezing
point, but remained stationary and
although ice was again formed no
serious damage resulted beyond that
to the most tender vegetation.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1911-12-02
GOOD ROADS ENTHUSIASTS
Will PASS HERE TUESDAY
AT LEAST so AUTOS CARRYING
PEOPLE TO RALLY AT FORT
PIERCE TO GO THROUGH CITY
OF DAYToNA.

1t is expected at least so automo-
biIes will pass through Dayt0na Tues
day evening carrying people inter-
ested in good roads 10 the big good
roads rally TO be held at Fort Pierce
Wednesday, the rally being in the
interests of the Montreal-to- Miami
highway.
Considerable work has been done
on the roads between Jacksonville
and Daytona to put the highway in
as good condition as possible for
the trip and little trouble is antici-
pated by the drivers of the automo-
biles. The Smith creek bridge, whic
caused the scout car, which went
over the route recently, to make a
detour OF about 20 mi.es, has been
put into condition and is now ready
for the autos.
Invitations have been extended to
the boards of trade, other civic or
s9nizations and county commission
ers along the East Coast to send
representative to the gathering
and there will be large attendance
when the rally is held. 1t is ex-
pected at least 20 machines will start
OH the run from Jacksonville and
is many more will join in the towns
through which they pass.
The start will be made from Jack
sonville Tuesday and that night viii
be passed in Titusville, where the
good roads enthusiasts will be en-
tertained at smoker. The run to
Fort Pierce Will be completed the
next day. The board of trade and
citizens at Fort Pierce will entertain
.he visitors in royal style.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1911-12-02
Big DlO|NGS
At MEETING
NEXT MONDAY
LOCAL B0lRD OF TRADE
TO ELECT NEW ofHgfS
PLANS FOR WORK or oRossixA
Tion DURING THE wihTEh
MONTHS WILL &c MADE AZ
CITY Hall AGTHE ERlNG.

Every business man and citizen nf
Daytona who is Interested II the
present and future deYelopmenl of
lhe city of Daytona and this seSziun
of the great East Coast shohid bear
in mind the annual meeting of the
Daytona board of trade, which will
ne held in the city hall nexf Mon
day evening. and every man should
be present.
take place at this meeting and the
future of the city depends upon the
selection of competent men to ~
these offices. Every MEMBER q the
civic organization has voice ~
the selection OF these officers and
should be present with suggestions
and his power to vote.
The present Daytona board Of
trade was organized less than year
ago, the business men and citIzepa
banding themselves together to work
as a unit IN securing better things
for Daytona and to make It and adr
vertise it as the prettiest wiukur re-
sort in the world. Many things
have been accomplished by tie pr-
ganization which could never have
been accomplished by as many in1is
viduals working singIy and the offf
GERS have been energeticaily faithf'It
in working to Loost Daytona afisi
this vicinity
A live board of trade. with live
officers supported by live members.
can accomplish more for city than
any other kind of an 0rganlz4zto0.
The interest In The DaytQna board oE
trade has appeal ed 20 wan during
the summer months. when many Of
the members We're in tAe north, hut
the organization win ba very much
alive from this time on and the work
for the winter will be 5,lanned and
mapped out at the anssslaI meeting
Monday evening. 1t Is ESSENTIAL that
you should attend this nit sting.
In selecting the officers to serve
the organization during the first year
of it's existence the members chose
wisely. President #. ~ Rowe has
proved himself the right man IN. the
right place and has devoted much 0f
his time to working for the interests
of the organization and the city.
Under ordinary circumstances one
year in this kind of service would be
enough. but it is probable the mem-
bers will insist that Mr. Rowe con-
tinue at the head of the organization
for another term.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1911-12-02
{. A. MOR0SS is IN TOWN;
WOULD BRING BENZ HERE
PROMOTER WANTS TO SEND
BIG CAR AGAINST ALL PREVI-
Gus RECORDS MADE ON FA-
NOUS DAYToNA BEACH.

E. A. Moross, automobile race po-
moter and owner of the big, new 300
Benz, arrived in Daytona this after
noon and will remain for a couple of
days in an endeavor to work up en-
thusiasm among the members of the
automobile club, auto owners and bus
mess men for the bringing OF Bob
Burman and the big Benz to Day.
tona sometime during the winter.
Messrs. Moross and Burman are
confident the new Benz will smash
all former time. records and are nat
urally anxious to give the big car a
chance on the finest speedway in
the world, where the best records
have been made and broken.
Mr.. Moross and Mr.. Burman have
been attending the big race meet at
Savannah, Mr.. Morcss coming on
from Savannah to Daytona.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1911-12-02
w. MAXWELL HAWKINS, JR.
e ARRIVED FRIDAY NIGHT.

w. Maxwell H..nkins, Js., arrived
n the city shorty before midnight
of last night and for the present is
with his mother at DIR. Bohannon's
hospital, First avenue. where both
are reported to be getting along
nicely. The 'aiheI Of the young
man, who is the popular proprietor Of
the Atwood Pharmacy, is making all
sorts of rash promises to his friends
IN response to their congratulations
over the advent of his son and her.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1911-12-02
DANCE
AT DAYTONA THEATER.

A very enjoyable Thanksgiving
dance was he'd at the Daytona
Theater Thursday night, about forty
couples and a number of on-lookers
being present. The Crystal orches-
ira furnished the music and there
was dancing from to o'clock. A
moonlight dance was one feature o..
the evening, and refreshments were
served throughout the evening. A
very enjoyable time was had by al,
present.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1911-12-02
NEW FILM SERVICE
AT CRYSTAL THEATER.

Manager Titus of the Crystal the
ater, beginning next week, will serve
to the patrons of the Crystal the best
film service in the south, the same
excellent service which was given to
the theater last winter. The reels to
be exhibited beginning Monday eF-
ening will be new reels, secured i'm
mediately after being released and
exhibited in but three cities in the
state of Florida, Jacksonville, st.
tine and Daytona. From this
eiLy me reels are shipped direct to
New Orleans. IT is the best service
hat can be obtained in the country
and Manager Titus says the patrons
of the Crystal are entitled to nothing
less than the best.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1911-12-02
DAILY STOCKS REPORT.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2-Union Pacific
opened three-eighths> higher, Balti-
more & Ohio about half lower and
other stocks unchanged. Trading was
dull. Tobacco on the curb was an
eighth lower and cotton duh from
four lower to two higher.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1911-12-02
TERRIBLE
REVENGE
BY REBELS
Chinese IMPERIAL SOLDIERS
MURDERED IN COLD BLOOD
REBELS IN CONTROL OF NAN
KING KILLING PRISONERS IN
RETALIATION FOR MAssAcREs
BY MANcHus.

NANKING. (Wireless to shang-
haD Dec. 2-The revolutionists are
today exaeting terrible revenge for
the recent massacres by the Manchus
and killing with bayonets hundreds
of imperial soldiers, following the re-
capture of the city of Nanking by
the rebels.
The rebels are mereiess in carry
ing out their revenge and the main
portion of the imperial army is now
in full flight to the northward.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1911-12-02

Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Lore and their
daughter, Mrs. Eckman and hei
daughter, arrived Wednesday from
Ventor. n. J., and for the present are
in J. c. Clark's cottage on Bay
street. Mr.. Lore an family have
been coming to Daytona for several
seasons.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1911-12-02
WHEAT OPENS HIGHER
AND MARKET IS FIR

CHICAGO, Dec. 2-Wheat opened
firm today at half to three fourths
higher with December quoted at
$.94 Ia. Provisions were a shade
lower, with May pork at $1645, lard
at $9.45, ribs at $S.62, hogs strong
and cattle steady.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1911-12-02

Eugene NJ Sanchez, of the Foster
q Reynolds company, left yesterday
fteTnoOn for points down the coast
dr Sanchez had been here for few
lays in conference with Fenner c.
Smith who will be in charge of the
ASK MIR Foster" office this season.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1911-12-02
ENGLISH KING AND QUEEN
VISIT SUBJECTS IN

BOMBAY, Dec. 2-King George
and Queen Mary arrived today and
the brilliant ceremonies attending
their visit here have begun. A half
million subjects greeted the royalty
at the water front, while many guns
boone the royal salute.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1911-12-02

Mrs. e. H. Purdy has returned
to Hastings for few days, but viii
return in time for the formal open
ing of the Seville hotel on South
street.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1911-12-02
VAR Is ON;
TROOPS IN
THE FIELD
PERSIA DOOMED TO DEFEAT
BUT WILL FIGHT FOR LIFE
TWO PROMINENT RUSSIANS
HAVE BEEN AssAsslNATEo
AND 1000 cossAcks BEGIN
MARCH ON TEHERAN.

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 2 = An
army of 1000 Cossacks started from
the border this morning to march on
the Persian capital at Teheran. The
indications are that war has actu-
ally begun and more trools will be
sent forward at once.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1911-12-02

Harry Wray, who has been in the
city for a day or two, returned to
his home in Sanford yesterday after
noon.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1911-12-02
Persia To Fight Hard

1EHEKAN, Dec. z--ThOngh APP
parently doomed to defeat the gov
ernment is making frantic prepara-
tions to resist the expected attack by
the Russian Cossacks. Two promi-
nent Russian adherents here have
been assassinated and theSs feeling
against Russia is strong
young American, over whom the
trouble arose. is strongly guarded
and remains indoors to avoid being
assassinated.