Big Sea Lions in the River.
The two big sea lions that escaped from the park aquarium, at Philadelphia, Pa., and wriggled their way to a canal leading to the river, are cornered in the first lock, but have balked all attempts at recapture. They haughtily spurn all tempting morsels of fish which it was hoped would lure them back to their tanks. It is virtually impossible for them to get through or over the lock, but their capture is uncertain. Crowds, including many children, enjoy the futile efforts of their would-be captors.
Auto Wrecked by the Gale.
Harry Goodhead died at his home in Milford, Conn., from injuries sustained when his auto was wrecked some hours before in a gale. Carlton Quirk, who was riding with him, was badly crushed and will probably die.
The men, on a gunning trip, were speeding on Fort Trumbull Beach, going forty-five miles an hour, when the gale smashed the windshield, causing Goodhead to lose his hold on the steering wheel. The auto lurched, struck a telephone pole, and overturned. Both men were buried under the car and were unconscious when found.
Young Dog’s Strange Fancy.
A lady living near Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, tells of a young dog that is a fierce foe to cats. He will chase them from the house and barn, and should he catch one, he will bite off its tail or inflict bad wounds on its body. Several stray cats came to the lady’s home, and she took them in temporarily. Among them was a black one.
One day the black cat followed the mistress to the pasture gate. When the horses were coming pellmell for their drink, the dog stood right over the cat until the last horse had passed through the gate, and the dog was never known to harm his black favorite, but seemed to enjoy her company.
Death Penalty to All Spies.
From time immemorial the spy has been one of the most dangerous factors with which military men have had to deal. Death is the punishment when caught. Although methods of communication have been greatly increased, the spy appears to be more dangerous to-day than ever, and daily executions have followed captures in the war[Pg 58] zone. Women have paid for their daring with their lives. The number is unknown, but they are said to be numerous. Following are two dispatches, each of which tells its story of war: