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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-07
Obituary.

Many and bright we're the hopes blighted in
the death Of WIZ. G.. PANCAKE. In the flush OF
early manhood, he had yet lived long enough to
exhibit those qualities Of head and heart which
endeared him 10 his many friends at home and
abroad, and which gave such rich promise Of fn-
ture usefulness. All remember his quiet. unob.
uusive bearing, his warm generous nature, and
his steady diligence in the discharge OF duty. A
child Of the Covenant, he had assumed 70 him
self the VOWS bis parents took for him in his ban.
tism, and had consecrated all his powers 70 the
service Of the Saviour
For three years he had prosecuted bis studies
at flamPden Sidney College, and had Just com
pleted his Junior year-having won by his dill
gence the highest place in his class-when he
came home for the vacation and was seized bv
the fever which terminated his life. While no,
regularly under The care Of the Presbyterv as
candidate for the ministry, it was well known
to his pastor and friends, that he was LOOKING
forward to that Office II hes pleased the Lord
Of The Harvest to call him to higher service
And while il is sad to see such sun 20 down in
carly morn, IL is mforting to have such good
grounds to hope that that sun has set in this on.
ly to rise in another sphere and shine with in
creased and ever increasing brightness.
Soldier Of Christ, well done
Praise be thy new employ;
And while eternal ages run,
Rest ia thy Sayiour's joy"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-07
Baltim Cattle Market.
THURSDAY. July 30 1874

BEET CArTLE.-The market opened early in the
week Mt an advance of about &c on common Cat
tie and ! on the best, of which there were We
ry Few on hand, the canse of the advance be.
ing an anticipated light run. This being real
lied operations nearly all through the market
were somewhat more active, becoming rather
slack only towards the close, aud the advance at
the early part of the market was partially lost
ne large majority of the receipts consisted of
medium and rather thin Cattle there being We.
ny few sales at the extreme prices Of 25O16 GA
hose left over unsold will mostly 90 east at
their owners risk.
Prices to-day for Beef Cattle ranged as fol-
lows 1: Best Beeves nj 3 506S6 62-that gen.
orally rated first quality 3709S5 so: medium
or good fair quality 3 750S4 81: ordinary thin
Steers, Oxen and Cows 25G6S3 70; inferior
and lowest grades of Cattle o OO9OO OO-oen-
eral average of the market to-day 81 so: ex-
treme range of prices 3 25@S6 CO Most of
the sales were from 90 to SIS % r 100 lbs.
VI the receipts $50 head came from ohio, 4s3
from Va, 79s from w. Va, As from Maryland.
and % head from Pennsy lvania- total receipts
for the week 1903 head, against 223O last
week, and 1927 head same time last year OF
the offerings 942 head were taken by Baltimore
butchers, IL sold to Washington city dealers
229 to York County, Pa, dealers. and 100 TO
Eastern speculators. Total sales for the week
1862 head, against 1861 last week and 1926 head
same time last year.
Cows.-We quote Mich Cows at 25@S45 per
head.
SHEEP AND LAMBs.-The Sheep market was quite
full again this week, though the quality was not
rs good as last week. There WINS more activity
in the operations, but in view of the quality no
change in figures The cause of the improve
ment in the tone Of the market was a demand
for shipment to Philadelphia and New York.
chiefly the former where some 1000 head have
been taken. There is a good demand for open
wool stock Sheep. We now quote Sheen at 4I15
cents per pound gross. Stock Sheep 2 '5O@93 so
FOR nod ri q n Co
common. Lambs at OO@S4 90 per head, as TO
quality. Receipts this week $3.50 head, against
627l last week, and 1897 head same time last
year.
HoGs.-The continued advance and firmness in
the West for Hogs and their pr oduct have caus.
cd a natural improvement in this market. which
opened on Monday at 9@SlO. These figures
have been well maintained here since, the chief
sales being recorded at 9C9SlO 90 perl0Opounds
net out few sales as low 50. The opinion
generally prevails thatany concession to lower
figures is likely to be temporary, the tendency
from the tone OF the Western markets being to-
wards higher prices. Receipts this week 6947
head, against 1861 last week, and 7l47 head same
time last year.-Sun.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-07

PHILADELPHIA Cattle Market Aug 3.-Beeves
were more active this week, and prices are high.
er-sales Of 200 head, extra Pennsylvania and
Western Steers at 7 OOGS7 80, fair TO good AZ
GOOSE -, and common at SOFAS 30 per 100
lbs. Sheep were in less demand-sales Of Ie 600
head at 4l@5t cents per 10 gross. Stock Sheen
2C9S4 per head. Hogs we're n demand and high
er-sales Of $500 head at 10 5O@slO IS per 100
pounds.
BALTIMORE, THURSDAY, Angus A.
Flour, sales Of Western Super at 81 l25 Extra
at 50 ~ Howard st. Family at S66G 50 per Dbl.
Wheat, sales Of Southern red at 35GSl a.
Western red, at l5@,l % per busbel Corn.
sales Of Southern white at 9O@92 cts, yellow
at sl@s3 cts. Oats at 63@65 cents per busbel
Rye no sales.
In New York, on the 9Th, gold closed Al 1904
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-07

cal Preachers, Recording Stewards. and Law
Delegates, of each Station, Circuit. and Mission
Is required d. THOMAS, p. E.
A Camp Meeting viii be held by the Evapreli-
cal Association, commencing on Friday. the 2s,b
day of Augnst next fisT4, on the lands Of Mr.
jackson Carder, 81 miles South of Romney. and
mile West of Mr. Isaac Haines' Mill. frear the
Grassy Lick Road, and ample accommodation
VIII be furnished on the ground. No huckster-
ing viii be allowed within the limits prescribed
by law, without consent Of the preacher in
charge. Plenty OF good water on the ground
for man and beast.
J. A. GRIMM, Presiding Elder
JOHN I. BOwLES, p. nc.
July II, 1874.
ES-A Camp Meeting will be held in the beau
h'ul grove in Parks Valley, Hampshire County,
West Va, by the North River and adjoining Cir.
cults of Baltimore Conference ~ E. Church
South, commencing August goth and closing on
the 27th. Every thing necessary for the comfort
oil all desiring to attend from distance il being
prepared. Board can be obtained per week or
day very low.
All persons desiring to tent on the Camp-groun
at Parks Valley, will please attend the meeting
to be held on the ground August l3, 1874. All
can make a selection of site for tents that day,
and all are cordially invited. The committees
appointed from each appointment, on North Riv-
er Circuit, will please attend and secure as much
help as possible to prepare the Camp
Ii. g. GEARHART, Pastor
July IL 1874 North River Circuit
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-07
Religious Notices.

REV. Mr.. Cooper, Presiding Elder Of Win
chester District, Baltimore Conference, will
preach in the NJ. T.. Chnrch 10 this place, Provi-
dence permitting, on Sunday night next
"A Camp Meeting, for South Branch Circuit,
Methodist r. Church South, will be held in the
grove near Burlington, Mineral County, West
Va, commencing August 2sth, 1874, to continue
one week. All are cordially invited to attend
No huckstering will be allowed within the lin
its prescribed by law.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-07

Ey'At the primary election in Rich
mond, on the 2Stb ult., the Conservative
voters nominated Hon. GILBERT G. WALK
Err, late Governor of Virginia, as their can
didate for Congress in that district. The
gentleman who was supported by his oppo-
nents was Col. John H. Guy, late of
Goochland. WALKER received majority
OF two thousand four hundred.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-07
By Yesterdays Mail.

ey Reports from the election 10 Ken
lucky, on Monday las, Indicate tia, JoNEs,
The regular democratic nominee for Clerk
OF the Court Of Appeals, has been elected
by large majority. Other nominees have
been elected according 10 local feeling.
Party lines in mos; places were no. strictly
drawn.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-07
EF THE steamer par Roorpswas hmm

LIZ HE steamer PAT ROGERS was burn
ed on the Ohio river, on Wednesday morn
ing last one mile below Aurora, Indiann,
aud about 20 lives lost, the victims being
principally ladies. Several bales of cotton,
which formed part of her cargo, caught
hre from, it is supposed, sparks from the
chimney, aud the boat was burned TO the
water's edge.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-07

@ Tuesday morning last was the cold :
est ever known a, Concord, New Hampshire,
IN the early part of August. The mercu-
~ at five o'clock registered 46.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-07

re- The Democratic convention Of III,
Second district 10 Philadelphia, on Mouda,
last, nominated BENJAMIN RUSH, Esq.
for Congress.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-07
ABRAHAM JOHNSON,
EMANUEL POLLING,
JOHN w. MARSHALL,
CONRAD UMSTOTT,
Committee.
J. s. HUTCHINSON, p. G.

DIsrRicr CONFERENCES The Moorefeld District
Conference, will meet 10 the Methodist K. Church
(South, at Moorefeld, on Wednesday, August
18th, 1874, at 10 o'clock, A. VI.
full attendance Of all the travelling and Lo-
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-07

re- Elk SPEAKER ALoNzo b. CORNELL.
and postmaster General MARSHALL JEW.
ELL were apprentices together in an Ohio
telegraph office twenty years ago.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-07

ENIt is said that Miss McHENRY of
st. S'evan's Church, philadelphia, has rais-
ed $500, 600 in cash for three church homes
in which 600 children are provided for.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-07

EV The prospect in North Carolina j.
that the Democrats will certainly elect
out Of Congressman to which that State
is entitled, aud will carry the Legislature.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-07

EFThere was shipped from New York
on Wednesday last for Europe 500, SAG in
specie.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-07
Notice.

GUGAR-CURED HAMS, CHEESE, Of excel
NJ lent quality, and various other articles in
the grocery liue-just received and for sale by
ROGER PERRY.
ROmney, August Z, 1874
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-07

We are informed that the "ffteenth amend.
ment' had grand picnic, &c near New Creek
on Tuesday last. A brass band. composed of
colored men, enlivened the occasion.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-07

August term Of our County Court common
ces on Tuesday next
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-07

We understand that on Tuesday last the
body Of dead female child was found in the
North Branch, near Pieiraout
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-07

There is spring near Colusn, Cal, which
emits carbonic acid gas Of the rankest power.
The water is ice cold but bubbles and foams
with the gas. No living thing can be found
within one hundred yards Of IL. Birds that ay
over II drop dead. lizard a few feet above it
was killed in two minutes. Il would kill a man
in twenty minutes. One who stood over it FIVE
minutes felt dull, heavy, aching sensation, aud
his eyes began 10 sRim
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-07

Mr.. John II. Snapp, of Frederick county,
Va, an esteemed citizen, died on the Gath ult
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-07

cal PREACHERS, Recording Stewards, and Lay
Delegates, OF each Station, Circuit, and Mission,
Is required d. THOMAS, p. E.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-07

Our fellow-towusman James D. Armstrong
Esq, we regret TO learn, is still quite unwell
He is, at present, at Cspon Springs.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-07

Mr.. Henry Sites, miller at Millville, near
Williamsport, Nd, was thrown from his horse
on the End instant and killed, his neck being
broken.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-07

We are authorized 10 state that Hon CuAs.
J. FAULKNER will be in Romney on Tuesday next,
the ilth inst, and, If ii is the pleasure of the
Democrats, will address them on the two ques-
tons presented in tho notice published LIST.
Whether there should be Democratic Congress.
ional Convention, and whether the Democrats Of
Hampshire should be represented in that Con.
venton.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-07

Rev. L. Eddy filled Rev. G. W. Finley 8
pulpit on last Sabbath morning and evening.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-07

stroIling band Of gypsics passed through
cumberland on Monday last.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-07

We made brief mention last week Of the Sc
rious accident to Mrs. John w. Chambers, Of
Hardy county. We are now informed, and are
pleased to note, that she is fast recovering, and
will soon be about again -PeteTs5 urg Examiner,
Juiy 81.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-08-07

The old veteran, II. N. Gallahcr, Esq, of
the Free Press, is likely to be taken up and sent
to the Legislature from jefferson. lie deserves
il. -NartinSburg Independent.
The New York herald., 1874-07-24

fNHE STEAMBOAT j. S. UNDBRHiLr. WILL. RUN
between hisabcthp9rt and New YORK on sundays
80 "a; ~ Y NJ, n, sP s leaving Eiissbe Import IisaS,
The New York herald., 1874-07-24
COAsTWIsE STEAMSHIPS.

DACIPIC MAIL STEAMSHIP LINE
l. TO CALIFORNIA JApAN AND CHINA.
trip =
New York 10 San Francisco. $50, sloO, or silt
rency.
San Francisco to Yokohama, $50, Fotd.
San Francisc0 10 Hong kong, SOU, gold.
Steamers leave pier AZ North River, New York,
lows
Cay or PANAMA, Captain G. c. Lima, July 2S
noon. Freight aud way passengers only.
ACAPULCO, Commander A. e. Gray August !, b
noon
steamers Tor Central America and South racihc port
III ra steamers for freight and way passe ngers wi
Despatched on intervening Saturdays, necessity
require
follows
ALASKA. j nj
And every alternate Saturday
=. 9I ueRnt ana passage further informs u)n ap
& sne yompany's Office, on the wharf foot Canal str
NeW new, I0fk' ii. J. BULLAY,
Managing Director,
q. II. DAYTON,
Freight Agent
The New York herald., 1874-07-24

"A PASSAGE RATES REDUCED,
NEW YORK AND GLASGOW
STEAMER EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY,
from companys piers 70 and Il North River, New York
MAGEDoNIA IH, & Sat- July % % H0tIyIA. sat, 4ng g
VICTORIA. Sat, Aug. ELYs!A.:..,. Sat, Aug. Is
AUSTRALIA. Wed, Aug. s CALEDONiA.Wed., Aug. 10
Rates OF passage. payable in currency
TO GLASGOW. LIVERPOOL. LONDONDERRY,
QUEENSTOWN OR BELFAST
Cabin e66 to S90 according to steamer acc0mmoda
uons Return tickets issued at reduced rates
INTEhMEi late, SIS; srEERAGE. $lh
Drafts issued for any amount At lowest rates.
Send ior circulars, giving full Information, to Com
pany's Offices No. Bowling Green.
HENDERSON BROTHERS. Agents.
The New York herald., 1874-07-24
NEW YORK HERALD FRIDAY JULY a. 874-wrH SUPPLEMENT-
EUROPEAN sTEAMsuIps


s!4EH5 sH#asgtte HA szstrfass @ HRHstso
The elegant Clyde built steamships viii sail IRON
GgkTHE, Captain Wilson ................. .yu,v %
from GsSaRs % uoSoEso SsSs
gLyMogTn, fosboss cHEEsotFe fs1Hh an ana HAMBURG.
s S gS
Prepaid Satfsss essl:s o@ 9aa H.mpaly sS
" For For freight apply 10 FuNch EDYE CO, Il South
For pa sage apply to KNAurH, NAcHop KuHNg,
General Agents, lis Broadway
N ORTIZ GERMAN LLOYD STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
rSH s1kyF5&H4N ANR SsEMES 5asan
Srush; viii sa "wednesday. July az 4. NJ M from
ssesmshp ODER Captain Kr otsrendorp on sa.ur-
ExfES OF PASSAGE nEEaE9 Ho EE99sDoS HAvRE AND
payable In gold or Its equivalent In currency ann
s0n1 srss Gapn; ana siS ~
steerage ~
No. 2 Bowling Green
INMAN LINK.-soUTHERLY COURSE
Royal mail steamers are appointed to sail ss follows
CITY CITY OF r CaEsTHR SATURDAY, July rs .t2PM
Sif Si; 81 S xSs z 4
seeraps to ana W. o ana ali Ss so reduced
SesrAa' 0's IS sna
GREAT WESTERN
u vpw vonv 81 STEAMSHIP "a IId I LISE IH Mn, n1ppcr
IN. steamers Of this line viii sail from pier Is East
coShWAIE .stamrer. .Iuesiay, Aug -
Gasin passage s7o 1ntsrmediate siSi stecrase, $50
Apply to the agent 70 south street " opo MO soSe
TINTED STATES MAIL LINE-srEAM TO QUEENS
= ra9, sailing Is. every Y E,1,S Tuesday = ~
WYOMING, Guard .,..,....; August 4 at 10 A. NJ.
Sssa Sspas PASSES s rSss lowest rates
sn to and Paris Nor
France and GermvnY At es. os rafs Agp 3
CPECIAL NonCE.-TnE SPLENDID MAIL STEAM.
sn msd y asna caS 1 w
~ each Ihe rooms contain four persons Every reau
Sn Apply SoH
FoR PLYMOUTH. cHERBouRa. HAMBURG
~ The Hamburg American Packet Compahy'siron mail
Rates Of passage to Plymouth, London, Cherboufs and
Fret Cabin-upper saloon sl2o; lower saloon, $50.
steerage to Gherbourg and Hamburg, $50 gold.
L9sdOn I snS an points in Eng
kTsaasDH Ts THHsFss a0 will sail Augast A. soA
York s.
FoR CARDIFF BRISTOL LONDON AND ALL
Wales IN rom
Railroad wharf, Jersey City, as iollows;- -, 20
wcdsssany ssSasS,y ASGas. SG3y 's
steersge cericates from Csrd sSs currency, Drafts
81 and 1ESalD ECE HsssF S1 % isRs to
The New York herald., 1874-07-24
PROFESSIONAL SITUATIONS WANTED
FEMALES.

A TEACHER OF MUSIC FRENCH AND ENGLISH
N desires Board In family for her services; city or
country; highest references Address N. B., box l62
Herald Uptown Branch ofica
The New York herald., 1874-07-24
NUNARD LINE.

CUNARD LINE. ,
With view Of diminishing the chances Of collision
the steamers OF this line take spcced course for all
seasons Of the year.
ON the outward passage from Queenstown to New York
Boston, crossing the meridian 81 ut u latitude
nothing to the north OF Il
on the homeward passage crossing the meridian of 10
at AZ latitude or nothing 10 the north OF a.
THE BRITISH AND NORTH AMERICAN ROYAL
MAIL STEAMSHIPS, BETWEEN NEW YORK AND
LIVERPOOL. CALLING AT CORK HARBOR.
FROM NEW YORK. FROM NEW YORK.
SBsA We WeS ayy jay q ASs AVE-
PRUSSIA ...wed., Aug. s sBOTHNlA. We'd, Aug. 8
CHINA. Sat. Aug. 81 BATAVIA Sat, Aug. 70
CALABRIA Wed. Aug; 12l BYaSINIA. Wed, Sept.
and following Wednesday and Saturday from New
gers Cabin passage, S 800 $780, gold, according 10
Steerage at lowest rates. Steerage tickets from Liver
pool and Queenstown and all parts Of Europe at lowest
rates.
For freight and cabin passage apply at the Companys
ONCE No Bowling Green. For steerage passage at Ill
Broadway, Trinity Building
CHARLES q. FKANCKLYN, Agent
Or to r. H. DUVERNET,
Clark and Randolph streets Chicago, III.
The New York herald., 1874-07-24
CLERKS AND statesmen.

DOOKKEEPER.-wANTED A YOUTH FROM IS TO
ID 20 years in an oil store, thoroughly competent to
keep fboOks both by double and single entry
be first class pc nman, quick and correct at figures.
Address, stating where last employed and salary
pected, OILS, Herald Office.
The New York herald., 1874-07-24
SITUATIONS WANTED-MALEs.

WILL SOME KIND GENTLEMAN GIVE EMPLOY.
w ment to young man who has lost his eit arm; Is
much an object as steady employment Address b. box
149 Herald office.
The New York herald., 1874-07-24

A LADY, FULLY QuAL1FIED TO TAKE THE sU:
IA perintendence OF large boarding house, would
aid lady who has more than open on the ist Of
September relieving her of the supervision of anyi best
references given Address for week Mrs NJ. M, box
Ill Herald Uptown Branch Office -
The New York herald., 1874-07-24

A REGULAR DAILY MORNING BOAT FOR PEEK
"A Skill Sunday exccpted.-The steamboat TtOS
WAY will leave foot OF Barclay street. North River at
An Twentyiourth street s:lt A. NJ, and make IL,
Sing Sing, hayerstraw, Grassy Point and verpancks
with stages tor Lake Mahopac Tuesdays
Thursdays and Saturdays Freight received and dc
ltvered at Barclay street. until r. N.
~ - H. r. AYRES superintendent
The New York herald., 1874-07-24
COAsTWIsE sTEAMsHIPs.


NEW YORK AND HAVANA DIRECT NAIL LlNB
IN These first class steamships will sail every rucsdav,
at3P NJ from pier IS North river loot OF Cedsr street,
for Havana direct, as foilows;- ..-.,,
CRESCENT CITY Captain 4. s. CURTIS. August II
COLUMBUS. Captain Il. Reed: ....'..'..: July y
For freight or passage !aying nagnincent scc1mmo-
No 6Bowling Green
d. MCCLELLAN, Agent in Havana.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-08-06

him that he would have Immediately
rushed upon me.
To my astonishment the pony did not
appear in the least discounted, but re-
NAMED perfectly still, with the exception
of its long, bushy TAIL which it kept
switching off the brown buffalo-fies.
My surprise was consequent upon my
conversation with c. the previous
evening, when he mentioned that horses
had a great antipathy to elephants an
antipathy that was only equaled by the
dislike which elephants had for horses.
My surprise was also enhanced when,
on glancing behind me- ! saw the horse
keeper regarding me with broad grin
on his ugly features
Ny fret movements was to draw my
feet out of the stirrups, and slip off the
horse in very undignifed manner. In
doing so, my clothes which we're of a
very light material, were torn by the
thorns of the brake through which |
was passing.
struggled to regain my feet--having
lost my balance in dismounting- -and as
soon as ! did so, perceived the elephant
making a way for himself through the
jungle, in a direction at right angles
with the path l had been following.
Much to my surprise, the animal did
not appear to any extent disconnected
at our encounter, and was moving off at
pace but little quicker than walk,
forcing the underwood away on either
side of him with his trunk.
When | reached the bungalow found
that couple of neighboriHg planters"
--as my friend called them, notwith-
standing the fact that their estates were
considerably over fifty miles from his
own-had called, en- route for Handy,
the up.country capital Of Ceylon.
Considerable anxiety was evinced by
c. and his friends to know what was
the cause of my tattered appearance, in
addition to which Twas scratched good
deal about the face.
Dinner being announced shortly at
terwaTds | proceeded to relate my en-
counter with and escape from, the
e-elephant," and at the conclusion
of my narrative expressed my surprise
at having had what might almost term
a miraculous escape Turning to c.,
asked him how he accounted for the
quiet way in which the horse had CON
Quoted itself.
was greeted with roars of laughter
on every side why, Jack, said c.
do you think rogue elephant" would
have skedaddled as that fellow did2
Your adventure (save the marks) has
been with tame elephant belonging to
the head man of the village, and | may
tell you further, the horse is blind as q
batl"
need scarcely mention that | took
care not to allude to my adventure with
a Ceylon elephant during my sojourn
in the island