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The Washington herald., 1911-05-21

friend. Male and female, of course: now
look out and be ready. l shall fire at the
first that shows itself. and leave you to deal
with the second"
A nod was the only reply, and both men,
after looking well to their arms, kept perfect
struggles OF the poor colt.
All was again quiet in the woods whose
gloomy depths were thrown into shadow by
the moonlight.
The men were sheltered by some dropping
branches, while only about thirty PAGES from
them stool the colt trembling with terror,
and its hide covered with lather of foam.
All at once hideous roar resounded in
echoes through the woods, and again deep
silence followed. while the two hunters cooked
their rifles.
Another moment and the roar again burst
upon their ears, a large light::coored form
dartoi through the air., alighting upon the
back of the colt and hurling it to the ground;
there was horrible sound of crashing bones,
followed instantaneously by the report of
Dego's rifle.
II .ook OUT" he cried to his companion,
"look above you! out w,,~ your knife, and
leave me to deal with the first beast"
The warning did not come a moment too
soon, for while the jaguar which had begun
the attack was only wounded, and of course
the more dangerous, high up among the
branches of the cedar two large evcballs were
shining like burning lamps, watching all their
movements.
1t vas the second iaguar, whose tail was
lashing the foliage and beating off the dried
moss from the branches in showers.
1t was a moment of extreme peril to both
men, each of whom had dangerous animal
to deal with single handed, while neither of
them could by any possibility assist the other
Alix, the second hunter, stood motionless
with his eyes hxed upon the two fierce gleam
ing lights in the tree, not able to use lls
taking correct aim, while down below the
wounled jaguar roaring in fury, the
blood spouting from a wound in its neck,
while one leg was evidently broken.
weakened by loss of blood, it fell short Of
the hunter, and rolled over, when. Diego bur
led his knife in its heart, and then sprang
aside.
A few convulsivc struggles, while it tore
was over. . . .
The sight of her mates death agony seemed
to rouse the female animal to utter fury;
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she thrust her head out from among the
branches, yet seemed afraid TO leave the shell
ter of the tree.
Alix. however, gave her no time to delb-
crate, for having now secured a correct aim,
just as a loud roar proclaimed that she was
about to spring the report of his rifle resound-
ed through the woods.
A noise Of rending branches, then heavy
fall, and the animal never moved more,
having been shot straight between the glow
ing eyes.
As for the poor colt, its death must have
been instantaneous. for it had never uttered
a cry from the moment of attack. 1t lay
stretched upon the grass, a deep wound upon
the back Of the heal and another upon the
nose, pointing out where the jaguar's claws
had fallen.
Its head. however, had been wrenched com.
pletely round, and the neck fractured.
Diego and Alix, having lighted large fire
to protect themselves till daylight then skinned
their valuable prizes, for each hide received
the usual reward Of ten dollars.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-21

@OlONEER settlers in America are often
P danger from the attacks Of wild ami, IL
IL mails. particularly the ferocious ia
~ guar. or tiger. Of the New WorLi.
which commits fearful havoc among
the herds of cattle.
the leaves till an unsuspecting traveller passes
by. and then down he springs noiselessy
and unerringly as cat, fixing his claws in
his victim There were two of these beau
tiful creatures at the Geological Gardens
some years ago, and they used to play to-
hurt each other though their large teeth and
claws made bystanders tremble as they watch
ed the rough play.
On one occasion, two men, both of them
one of these animals which hal for some
time kept Il whole cattle ranch in alarm. and
had hitherto escaped all attempts made for
its destruction. Each man was armed with
a rifle and hunting knife.
Soon after sunset they took up their position
near fountain the only water-spring for
the fountain, its lower branches dipping into
the water while behind rose the knotty
branches OF some mahogany trees, intcrsperscd
with Towering creepers OF many different
kinds.
On the opposite side from these trees there
lay little glade formed by cluster of ash
trees. In this place the hunters lay down,
having first tied poor lame colt to the stem
of the cedar tree by string cord 1t seems
tarribly cruel to do a deed like this but
in hunting for the iaglar it would seem that
living bait of some kind is absolutely nee
cssary to insure success
The weather was hot, and it was therefore
safe to calculate that the jaguar, which re-
quires a great deal of water and whose foot
prints of yesterday were clearly seen on the
soil, would return to the fountain when dark
ness had closet around
In this expectation the hunters were not
mistaken while talking in low tones to each
other. the colt, which had been from the
first extremely uneasy, all at once started and
reared, its wild eyes glaring out in the di-
rection of the mahogany trees.
Still the jaguar did not come; it takes some
time for even ferociOus animals to overcome
their instructive dread of man, but as the
night grew darker distant growing was
heard, followed by menacing howl
"lnstead of one jaguar there are two" /"
whispered Diego, the chief hunter, to his
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Astonished Indians

@ORTY years ago the Indians in Color
H RADIO knew but little of the white
1T man, and nothing hardly of his ways
or habits except from tradition
~ Among the people who went TO set
tie in Colorado at that time was q
man with very red hair. He and his party
were thrown among the Indians, who thoughc
at first that his hair was painted, just as they
painted their own bodies and faces.
An old chief came up to him one day and
looked at his hair very carefully.
"Ugh!" said he.
And then. turning to the interpreter who
had the party in charge he wanted him I'd
ask the man where he got the kind of paint
that would color, and yet not be greasy on
look dabby. He was told that the mans hair
was not painted, but he would not believe it,
He once more walked up to the man and
them and looking at his fingers.
and half fancied that the chief was calculat.
ing how nice red scalp would look hung to
his belt. The interpreter, however, laughing
ly told the man what the chief had said.
Two or three more OF the Indians then
gathered around the party, and they and the
interpreter had pow-wow. Finally the in
tcIpreter asked the man if he would object to
putting water on his hair.
He saw the Indians would not believe but
that it was painted, until they saw that the
water would not wash the color out The
man took some water, rubbed it on his hair,
and then showed his hands TO them But il
took four or five days of wondering examina-
ton to convince them that he had not found
some peculiar paint and got himself up in
bright red suit Of hair.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-21
Eel-SPearine

OBODY realizes more fullr the truth
mi of the saying, cas- slip"ery as an
~ eel" than does the person who goes
fishing Tor one. 1t is preat sport,
however, and, If you are expert with spear,
you will soon have enough fish to make an
eel pie. But the spear sometimes slips, and
the Indians of the Northwest Territory and
of Canada, knowing this, use an eel spear SO
constructed that the squrming, slinpery fish
cannot possibly get away. This is how an
Indian. spear is made:
The pole can be just as long as you want
it, with sharp spike driven in the end. To
each side of the pole and near to the end
fasten a strip of wood called a rocker. The
rockers must be shaped so that they will
nearly touch each other below the point of
the spike, and so that the space between
them at the middle of the spike will he
large enough to admit the body of the eel to
be spcared.
When you strike the eel the rockers spring
back and let the spike stick to it. Then
they close under the eel and hold it fast
When you have got your eel into the boat
you have only to place your feet against the
cells back and push it off the spike and the
spear is ready for work again.
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|ONEER settlers in America are often
exposed, even at the present day, to
danger from the attacks of wild ami
mails. particularly the ferocious ja-
guar. or tiger. OF the New WorLi.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-21
Waves
COPYRIGHT BY JAMES sLvsRsON

~ HE true primal cause Of the great at
r nosrheric disturbances, which, hav~
ing their origin in the West IndieSs
occasionally sweep across the oceark
. to the United States, Is not posi}
lively known y
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-15
WAUREGAN
Plans for Telephone improvements
New Raceway Nearly Completed.

Fred Girard of Worcester spent Sun
day here with friends.
Misses Sanese and Malvina Plankey
have returned from Pittsneld, Mass,
where they have been guests of rela-
tives and friends.
Telephone improvements.
phones here preparatory to the install
lation of the cannon battery system
which will go in effect September LIST.
Finger Crushed.
Miss Malvina Chagnon employed in
one of the card rooms of the Waure-
gan Co.'S mill. had the index finger of
gear Wednesday morning.
The new raceway for the company
is nearing completion. The cofferdam
will be removed in a few days.
William Wild has returned from a
short vacation spent at Warwick, r. l.
The rumor afioat last week that the
Decosta farm on the Brooklyn side
had been sold is denied.
The scarlet fever epidemic
seems to be on the wane. No new
cases having been reported of late.
Called on Army Conrade.
Linwood Harris, a member of the
Third Connecticut Volunteer infantry
during the war with Spain and later in
the Philippines called on his old COM
rade, F. E. Kies this week.
Blueberries are very plentiful and
are being picked by young and old in
large quantities.
Farmers hereabout say about half a
crop of nearly everything raised on a
farm will be the average this year.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-15
LETTERS FROM TWO STATES
WOODSTOCK VALLEY
City Owners Occupying Summer
Homes-The Weeks Visitors.

William n. Whiting of Providence
spent this week at Allen w. Ken
yon's.
H. c. F'iske aid family. Mr.. and Mrs.
Cady of Stafford Springs, were at AL
len w. Kenyon's Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. John Spencer and sons
and Miss Lucretia Breed of Whitman
tic and Miss Wood of Glendale, R. L.,
We're at Allen Kenyens Sunday.
Mrs. Lyon of North Windham spent
Sunday at Asa Thayers.
Miss Edith Briggs of Ponfret spent
last week with relatives in the Valley.
Miss Jessie Butler returned to Attle-
bore, Mass, last week.
Miss Fannie Kenyon is visiting rela-
tives in Putram
Mr.. and Mrs Gleason and daughter
of Rye. n. Y, were at Allen W. Ken
yons last week.
Miss Maria Hiscox has returned from
a visit in Flushing, L. l.
MIS-. Forest Marcy is extremely i'll
with pleura pneumonia.
Miss Edith Carpenter has just re-
covered from an attack of grip.
Occupying Summer Home.
Mrs. Marian Vroom and two daugh-
tiers and Miss Josephine Newfall are
at their summer home from East Or
ange, n. J.
Mrs. Leonard and family from Flat
bush, L. l., are at their summer home.
Calvin Esterbrooks has been enter
tanning his daughter from Fiskdale,
Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank r. Jackson and
daughter, Mrs. Sumner. called on
friends in the Valley Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-15
TGLLAND COUNTY
SOUTH WELLINGTON
Tax Collector Must Prod Delinquents
ALBERT E. Vose's Funeral-WiIllam
P Bakers Death at 49,

James Service; Jr. collector of taxes,
has been able to collect a large per
cent. of the personal taxes, but there
are still some remaining unpaid. AS
he has no choice in the matter, he is
preparing a list of delinquents to hand
to The constable, who must at once
proceed to prosecute such claims. If
it is hard TO pay the personal tax OF
So, it will be harder to pay costs of
81 or So in addition.
Funeral of Albert z. Vose.
The funeral of Albert E. Vose, who
died Sunday morning IN ST. Joscphs
hospital, Willjmantic, was held here
Tuesday. Burial was at the Hill GEM
etery. Deceased was 81 years of age
and had until recently lived in West
brook. He is survived by a widow,
formerly Mrs. Fannie Scott of this
village.
William P. Baxter died at his home
July at the age of 70 years. The
burial was in Mansfield, the 9Th. A
brother who is in Canada, and a sis
ter, Mrs. Marlin Knight, survive him.
Lightning Burns Barn.
A small barn belonging to John
Lescovitz. just south of this village,
was struck by lightning and burned to
the ground asst Thursday evening.
About 1 1-2 tons of hay had just been
stored in the barn and was burned.
The loss was partly covered by in
Suranc2.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-15
USQUEPAUGH.
Alvin Clark Dies from Effect of Heat.

C. e. Kenyon has finished working
for his father and is now engaged in
business at Ashaway. He moves next
Monday
Miss NJ D. Palmer, who has been
visiting friends i'll Providence, return
ed home Tuesday.
J. M. Phillips cut A W. Kenyons
grass.
Hattie Holgate called on friends at
West Kingston Tuesday.
Died from Heat.
1t has been reported here that Alvin
Clarke committed suicide at Matinnuck
"Wednesday, but later news says he
was found dead by the roadside, over
come ny heat.
party was held at Fred Webster's
Wednesday, in honor of Milton A.
Woodmansee's fourth birthday.
DIR. E. e. Kenyon attended the meet
ing of the Washington County Medi-
zeal society at Wakefield Thursday.
Friends of E. K. James were very
sorry to hear of his death Thursday
morning. Mr.. james had been i'll sew
eraI weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-15
BOLTON
Excellent Sermon by Rev. Francis
Bachelor-Vacation Notes.


Rev. Francis Bachelor of Ta1cott-
vile occupied the pulpit of the Con-
grega tioral church Sunday morning in
exchange with the pastor, Rev Charles
w. Burt. Mr.. Bachelor preached an
excellent sermon: the text was l. Co
rinthians viii:7.
Mrs. E. E. Daily is entertaining rela-
tives from New Jersey.
Louis d. Eaton of New York is Wis
iting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
H. Eaton. Mr. Eaton has recently re-
turned from a business trip in the
southern s ates which lasted several
months.
Clair S. Hutchinson and Mrs. Hutch
inson of Hartford are in town for the
summer
Mrs. Charles NJ. Lee mas returned
from a months visit to Bosom. Mrs.
Lees mother, Mrs. Meade, returned
with her for a stay,
Guest from Ohio
Miss Cora Massey of Chic is the
guest Of her brother. John Massey.
j. KeIlo ag White and AIec:< White
are spending some time in HEIR n
with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E.
=. White.
Miss annie Pensa of New YORK is
visiting her uncle. Andrew l.. Maneg-
ga.
Misses Mary and Hattie Warner Of
South Manchester are at Mrs. Mar
Warmers
Miss Jennie Ferry of Hartford was
a recent guest of Mrs. J. E. Connors.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-15
DAYVILLE
Local People on Summer Outings
Visitors Being Entertained.

Fred Ormsbee, who has just return
ed from Norwich, has gone to New
Haven for the summer.
Robert Bennett is visiting in Provi-
dence.
DR.. A. E. Darling has been confined
to the bed for a few days.
Milton Burnett is working for c. E.
Aver during the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank NJ. Bennett
spent the week end at Kelsey Point
with Mrs. c. A. Russell.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Chase left Mon
day night for the summer with their
daughter, Mrs. Jenney.
Miss Mae Burnett is in the Boston
Store at Danielson.
Misses Emma and Clara Lone and
Mrs. Reynolds were in Providence on
Tuesday.
Mrs. Mary D. Stokes entertained her
son over Sunday.
NewIyweds Welcomed.
The friends of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Campbell welcomed them home from
their wedding trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Miller and daugh-
ter, Deborah, are guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Miller.
NJ. and Ralph Elliott are visiting in
Grosvenordale.
Miss Lillian Andrews is visiting
friends in Providence
Mrs. r. d. Curtis is entertaining
Miss Helen Curtis of New London.
Mr.. and Mrs David King and daugh-
ter were recent guests of Mrs. Sarah
Geer.
Roy Shippee is the owner of a mo-
torcyc1e. He has made a trip to and
from Putnam on it.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-15
COLUMBIA
Cow Mired in Swamp for Two Days
Funeral of Mrs. Charles A. Post, a
Former Resident.

A COW belonging to Mr.. Antonio
Gregoria failed to come up at night
with the herd one night last week.
After searching the pasture and woods
for two days the animal was discover
ed mired in the swamp in an exhausted
condition; with the help of several OF
his neigh5ors, and with aid of ropes,
pulleys and team, the COW was ex-
tricated from the mud and is now re-
cuperating
Mr. Gelon Randall and family of
Colorado are visiting friends and rela-
present they are located at the lake.
Funeral of Mrs. C. A. Post.
The body of Mrs. Charles A. Post,
who recently died at Hartford was
brought to this place for burial last
Saturday. Mrs. Post was for many
years resident of Columbia. She
was a daughter of Chester Bill at one
time landlord at the "Old Inn
Mr.. William Godtfring and family of
philadelphia are spending the summer
in this place, with the family of Will
lam Bertoch. Mr.. Godtfring will be
absent a considerable portion of the
time on business.
Lawn Social Successful.
The Ladies Aid society held lawn
social at Yeoman's hall last Wednes-
day afternoon. Supper was served
lIOiH y W anu ice -cGedI1 Was sup
piled to all who desired it. The social
was well attended considering the busy
season. of the year.
Rev. H. M. Lawson Peached.
Last Sunday the pulpit in this place
was occupied by Rev. II. M. Lawson as
a supply. Our church is without a
pastor and we are still consolidating.
Mrs. Edge of New York is spending
the summer with the family of Abbott
Little.
The American Thread Co. of Wilt
mantle have commenced to draw on
Columbia lake for Waterpower. There
was not sufficient rain during the past
year for the lake to reach high water
mark.
A good delegation of lads from the
Center church, Hartford, with their
manager, attended the morning church
service last Sunday The company is
camping at the lake.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-15
STAFFORD
Overcome by Heat-Rev. A. Arnold
Ross Resigns Passionate of Univer-
salist Church.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Wilton Of
Monson, Mass, spent Sunday with Mr.
and Mrs. F. J. Glover.
n. Adelbert Jenokr was overcome by
heat last Friday A physician was
called to attend him.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Mitchell and sons,
of Columbia, We're the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. F. A. I.asoury last Sunday.
Mrs. William Park and daughters,
Misses Eunice and Mabel, Miss Blanche
Soule and Angus Park are at Mantle
for two weeks.
Called to Alabama
At the parish meeting of the Univer-
salist church last Wednesday evening
the resignation of the pastor, Rev. A.
Arnold Ross, was read and accepted.
Mr.. Ross has received q call from a
church in Brewton. Ala, where he was
formerly pastor
Miss Maud Booth and Miss Annie
Brown are sent as delegates from the
local Y. P. c. Y to the national con-
vention Of the Y. P. c. Y, being held
in Portland, Maine. Miss Margaret
Glover and Miss Blanche Shippey are
also attending the convention.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-15
WASHINGTON COUNTY. RI.
RICHMOND
w. C. T. u. Outing at Home Of M.
and Mrs. p. n. Briggs-Personals.

Edward K. James died Thursday
morning at his home in Beaver River
Valley after several weeks illness
Alfred Dixon of Peace Dale has been
visiting his cousins, Henry and Edwin
Hoyle for few days.
companied by DR.. X. G. Barber Of
Washington, D. c., took an auto trip
to Watch Hill one day recently.
Everett Moore and H. Kelley have
been employed by 3. B. Moore this
week. "a
Mr. and Mrs. William J. DawIey
We're callers in Beaver River Valley,
Sunday.
John Beresford of Carolina was a
business caller at William H. Kings
ley's one day recently.
Harold w. Potter is i'll with typhoid
fever.
The Clark's Mills w. C. T. u, in
connection with their July meeting
enjoyed an outing Tuesday at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Presbary H.
After the repast the following pro-
gramme was carried out: Scripture
reading by the president, Mrs. S. r.
Dawley. Prayer, Mrs. Walter N. Rey-
nolds. Rollcall, the text word being
labor: Singing, Mrs. Albert Hoyle.
Blanche Meadowcroft. Reading, The
RumseIler, Miss Carrie Lanphear. A
duet, Mrs Presbary H. Briggs and Mise
Ruth Briggs. Reading, Prayer and
Praise, Mrs. S. R. Dawley. Reading,
The Well-Ordered Day, Mrs. Walter
n. Reynolds. Solo, Mrs. Albert Hoyle.
Reading, A Prayer for Jimmie, Miss
Ruth Briggs. Reading, Our White
Ribbon, Mrs Albert Hoyle. Solo, Mrs.
S. r. Dawley. Reading, With the
Sailor Boy Mrs. Agnes II. Phillips.
Reading, Mary at the Sepulchre, Flor
ence Barber. Singing. The meeting
closed with the w. C. T. U. benedic-
ton.
Mrs. Jane Marshall of Beverly, Mass.
who has been visiting Mrs. A. H.
Phillips has returned home.
Fred Hoxie of Phenix spent Sunday
with Presbary Briggs.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-15

Robert NJ. .Baleh, Milton Durkee and
Raymond o. Baker have recently join
ed the Babcock band.
Miss Eva S. SpooI1er, who for the
past few months has been in the en-
ploy of Mrs. w H. Plat, has returned
to her home in Westford.
Pleasing Entertainment.
The young people of this village
gave a fine entertainment in Bakers
hall. Friday evening of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs: A. NJ. Bassett have been
entertaining Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bas-
sett.
E. L. James and son, Earl, spent
Sunday with friends in WeStford.
Miss Genevieve Bicl1nell is attending
the Summer Normal school at Dan
bury
Mrs. E. A. Rossiter of Lilac Villa is
entertaining Mrs. William J. Ennis ana
child and Mrs. Charles Winkier of
New York.
Mrs. E. L. James spent the day in
Phoenixville recently.
Struck by Lightning.
Henry Lanphear's house was struck
by lightning last night, but no special
damage was done.
Mrs E. A. Rossiter gave her guests
an automobile ride on Thursday.
Mrs Everett .Mathewson and Miss
Mabel, who have been visiting at w.
L. Durlees have returned to their
home in Ashaway. r. l. Miss Ethel
Durkee accompanied them home.
Degrees Conferred.
Ashford grange, No. 90, gave two
candidates the third and fourth de-
grees last Wednesday evening, after
which an appetizing supper was
served
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-15
ONECO
Paper Mill Still Because of Low Water

Mrs. D. S. Kenyon is much better
Several attended the Ladies Aid So
ciety meeting held at Sterling at the
home of Mrs Horace Burdick, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Whitford were in
Providence Wednesday.
Mrs. E. L. Kenyon was in Moosup
Thursday.
Mrs o. F. Gibson attended the fu-
neral of John Tanner at Greene, r. T.,
Thursday.
Mrs J. S. Mowry and daughter
Gladys were in Moosup Thursday.
The paper mill was still Wednesday
for want of water in the pond
Mrs. William Littlefield was on Ster-
ling Hill Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-15
WEEKAPAUG.

Mrs. Howard Butcher, Jr. is enter
tanning Mrs. Clothler and son Of New
London.
Mrs. Mary Ghilerson of Geneva, N
Y. is the guest of Mrs. w. II. Cope.
Mrs. Smith and daughter. Julia Of
Hartford are among the guests at
Rocky Crest for July
Clarence Hammond Smith who has
been a guest of friends here returned
home Thursday morning.
Mrs. Lillian Logan is working for
Miss Leon w. Bliven.
E. E. Carpenter is assisting his SON,
Cleveland Carpenter with his haying.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-15
ELLINGTON
Heavy Rain Fell on Wednesday After
noon-Newsy Items.

Ellsworth Niles and friend of New
York are spending some time with the
foi mer's PARENTS, Mr.. and Mrs. Niles
Miss Annie Neelans of Wallup was
a visitor at F. B. Nang1e's over Sun
day.
Mrs. Katherine Geary is spending
three weeks at the shore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Hale attended
the funeral of Mrs Herbert Hale in
New Haven on Saturday.
A much needed rain fell on WedneS-
day afternoon, which was accompanied
by heavy thunder and lightning, and
in some places hail.
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Oates are en- :
tertaining relatives from New Jersey.
Miss Angie Elliott and Miss Edna
Clough are in Atlantic City as dele
gates to the Y, P. S. c.. e. convention.