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The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-07-29

Never under-rate your enemy.
The coming contest is the dying
struggle Of the republican party.
Although disheartened. the party is
well organized, and viii use all its
power and strategy in its attempt to
carry the day.
Democrats if you do not wish the
shackles of radicalisn again forged
upon yol, let no seeds Of dissension
be sown in tie party. Stand true
to your party. Remember that
eternal vigilance is the price Of
liberty.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-07-29
knew You. Letters.

A. B. in your bonnet my friend Come
and C as and 6 your horses right round
in front of our toor. H threw them up,
come in, get your weather, open by a
look at bargains. Don't be ] and
neglect this good turn o O yourself We
r in earnest when we promise to suit
you to T, Bring along Y and we will
w up half dozen bargains. Y do We
do this simply because our prices are all
knocked uspide down.
Youis tor business,
MAX MARCUS,
The Big %, Patton Avenue,
z New York Clothing House,
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a ChiId KiIIetI.

Another child killed by tho use of opiates
oten in the form Of Soothing Syrup. Why
mothers give their children such deadly poison
is surprising when they can reliev the child of
the peculiar troubles by using Aeker's Baby
ker It contains no Opium or Morphine.
Sold b all druggists.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-07-29
somefhing startItnc.

Those Japanese goods, the latest
designs; Fancy goods in the China de-
partment; newest designs in handpaint-
ed silk, and gauze fane-very unique and
elegant; splendid assortment in new
silver ware. just being received at Laws
China Emporium 81 and SO S. Main ST.,
will startle the people for their elegance
and reasoI able prices. These goods are
the finest ever brought to Asheville.
Call carly and examine.
Laws,
opposite the post Office.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-07-29
nnck1en.s Arincn salre.

The best SalYe in the world for cuts, bruises
sores, ulcers, rheum, fever sores, tetter,
chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin
eruptons, and positively cures piles, or nopay
equired It is guaranteed to give peri 60
abstraction, or money refunded. Priee25 c t
c- boz. Far sale ny 81. e. LYONS. da "
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-07-29
Relipious Worship.

Elder T. A. Reynolds, of Jefer-
sonville, Ind, viii hold services in
the Christian church, on Bailey ST.,
at II q. m. and s p. m. Sunday, July
% 1898.
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Canned Goods

We still have few cas- of H
8 lbs. Peaches at 25 cents per ca.
2 20 .''
Best TBS Tomatoes at S1.S5 per dL. -!
Oathakes at cents per Il.
Cracked Wheat, 5 cents per Ii.
Oatmeal, 5"
String Beans, 10 cents per can.
Corn, S1.35 per dozen.
2 TBS. Corned Beef, at "a cents per can.
15 %
Marrowfat Peas, Is
Fine Mixed Table Nuts, 20 els. per h;
Blueing, 80 cents per dozen,
Pots Potash, 8 per s ball. ball
Gallon Bottle Pickles, 40 cents
Quart {" %
pint IN i"
Acme Sauce, 10
Pearl Grits, 81 cents per ID.
Brooms, 81 to 25 cents.
Magnolia Hams, IA TO Is cents per ID.
We have full .line of imported and
domestic Olives. Olive Oil, Sau ees, Cats
ups, Maple Sugar, Candy, Oranges, ,Lemons
Canned Apples. Apricots, Cherries
Peaches Pears, Pine Apples, Asparagus.
Corn, Beans, Okra, Peas, Squash, Succos
tash, Tomatoes, Devilled Crabs, Lobsters.
Mackerei, Goldfish, Oysters, Salmon.
Shrimps, Sardines, imported and domestic.
Potted and Deyilled Meats. Condensed
Milk.
Also a iull line OF Farinaceou's Goods.
Wheat FLAKES, Oatflakes, Cracked
Wheat, Sage. Tapioea, Oatmeal, Grist,
Rice, Barley, Beans, Peas
Yeast axes, Crackers. Macaropi, Ger
nieelii, Muehroems. Macedones, Prunes
kaisinf Gnrrants, Citren, Soap. Starch
Cheese. Lard, Bacon, Hams, Salt, Candles,
Gelatine, Flavering Extracts, Soda, Baks
ing Powders, Cream Tartar, Chocolate,
Cocoa. &c.
Brick Bath, Steve Polish, Vinegar
Snuff, Tobacc. Cigars, Cigarettes, Paper
and Paper Bags utter Trays, pwine
Oil Grain, fiay Bran. Sholss, and in fac
everything that con Ge found in 4 first.
class Grocery H,,ese.
All Of which We otfeI - - css !. lick
defy competitors.
The prices we name are retail.
We viii make special prices Il. Whole
sale buyers.
mNRnaRea q nnYsE
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wHITLOCK's
NidsGmso"r Sp eciaI clearing Sale O
Summer Goods,

VI lhA0SSsEk1sO-f Sp eCAaA SAedEhHS SSaAV y
Summer Goods,
DRY GOODS DEPARTMENT.
Prices cut in half, cut of so per cent.
on Millinery Goods and Straw Hats.
25c Hat for 15c.
SOC Hat for 25c.
$1.00 Hat for SOC.
$1.50 Hat for 75c.
sc Lawn for 23c.
123c Gingham for 6!c.
The same cut on Gents light Scarfs,
Ties, and Underwear.
25c Scarf tor l5c.
SOC Scarf for 25c.
75c Scarf for 40c.
$l00 Scarf for SOC.
pc Gauze Shirt for 15c.
SOC Gauze Shirt for 25r.
SLIGO BalbriEgan Shirt
and Drawers SOC.
$3.50 Balbr;ggan Shirt
and Drawers for 75c.
Other light summer goods in same
proportions.
This is bona fde to close these lines out
to make room for early fall goods. Call
and be convinced.
This is chance not to be missed.
Call early, at WHITLocK's,
46 S. Main ST.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-07-29

HriahTs Pond Lily Toilet Lotion is
the b, St and cheapest floral preparation
for the toilet and bath, also splendid
thing for cleansing purposes, 25c.ap tie
at CARMIOHkRI 8.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-07-29
"Protective Tariff Club"

Our friends, the enemy, yester-
day afternoon organized, E'Pro-
tective Tariff Club in this city
with the following officers:
President-P. 4. Cummings.
Vice-President-W. H, Malone.
Secretary-C. A. Nichols.
Treasurer-Geo. W. Cannon.
One hundred and ten members
were enrolled, and we learn that
the club will hold regular meet
ings once a week, during the
campaign. EProtection, what
sins are committed in thy name,
thou knowest not.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-07-29
HYa.fora TaIss .Ns tiee.

IF ycu are desirous OF saving your
money call at Pelham's Pharmacy, IS
Sonth Main st. Full stock of Drugs,
Fancy Goods. Toilet Articles, de-
it1lt, 90 DIFF
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-07-29
& REPORT

RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS
OF THE
CITY OF ASHEVILLE
FroEn tho Ist day OF July, 1857. 20 the
30th day of June, 1855.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-07-29
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

II ,osT,
AN alligator. yellow pocket-book, between
SW anuanOa liver bridge and public square,
Asheville, on Friday evening. The book contains
papers. valuable only to owner, who will reward
the finder. N h. REYNOLDS,
dit AsheVille, N, C.,
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-07-29
THE lDAILY CTTIzEN

LARGER DAILY AND WEEKLY CIR
CULATION IN WESTERN NORTH CARO-
LIMA AND EAST TENNESSEE THAN ANY
OTHER PAPER. CONSTANTLY INCREAs-
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-07-29
SPICES.

Try our pure Spices, and you will use
no others.
oBELTSE
Our Obelisk Flour al 1926 is the best
-four ever offered in this ma. Eet.
Favorite at 1915 is a bargain for
straight -four.
Waterloo is a good Family Flour for
1925.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-07-29

Lost-A bunch of keys, with the
name "MoseIy" on check, return TO
this Office.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-07-29
One Price Store.

A large and very attractive Dne OF
Mems, Boys and Children's Suits rang.
ing from low priced goods to something
very fine.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-07-29
FOR THE STATE SENATE.
Seth District,
New Advertisements

STLest-N. A Reynolds.
ElVisitors Take Notice-at Peiham's.
Report of the City of Ashevile-F. II. Miller
City CLERK.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-07-29

Rev. J. A. Munday, the evangelist
will preach to ''men cnly," at the
court house to-nipht.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-07-29

Send your job Work of all kinds to Tie
Citizen Office, if you aOant 1t done rsectly,
cheGply and agitk dispatch.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-07-29

All-Wool Dress Goods of the popula
fabrics in great vasiety, also Satines, Per-
Gales, Dress Gingbams, WINS, Prints, &c.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-07-29

Measures taken for A. Raymond & Co.,
New York Tailors, and fit guaranteed.
Samples now ready for inspection,
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-07-29

A large and very attractive bne OF
Mems, Boys and Children's Suits rang.
ing from low priced goods to something
very fine.
Measures taken for A. Raymond & Co.,
New York Tailors, and fit guaranteed.
Samples now ready for inspection.
All-Wool Dress Goods of the popula
fabrics in great vasiety, also Satines, Per-
Gales, Dress Ginghams. WINS, Prints, DC.
Dress Silks in the new WeaYes, Rha-
lanes, Satins, Velvets and Pushes
Carpets, AIT Squares, Smyrna Rugs,
Oil-Cloths, Mattings, Curtain Goods in
great variety, Damasks, Towels, Napkins
Covert cts, Blankets, &c.
Zieeler Bros, Merriam & Tyler's,
Morgan Bros and StokleY's Shoes for
ladies, misses and children.
Banister's and ziegler's Fine Shoes fo
Dsu.
Packard & Growers celebrated "$250
AID "2.c9" Shoes for men and q SINH
lIr grade for boys.
Derby Hats, Eilk Hats, Soft Hats, and
Steamer Hats.
Wool and Gauz; Underwear, Hosiery
Kid Fabric Gloves, Collars and Cuffs
Ruchings, Scarf, ! les, Ribbons Corsets
Buttons, BTaids, and Fancy Goods anC
5mallwares gener&,ly.
Parasols, Umbrellas, Fans, Shopping
Bags, Club Satchels, Trunks, &c.
Mems Furnishing Goods.
Cassimeres, Coatings. Tweeds. Ken
lucky Jeans, Domestics, &c.
H. Redwood 3 Co..
Nos. Z K Patton Avenue.
mar23dtf
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Arrival and Departure of Passenger
Trains.

sALIsBURY-Arrives 4s1 p. n. leaves tcr Nor
ristown at 4:40 D. m.
TENNESSEE Arrives at Lie p. m, and leaves ct
1:95 p IN. Arrives at 9:<6 p. m, and leaves for
Salisbury at 9:e5 p. m.
Observation-Disclosures at Z .. n; leaves for
Salisbury at 7:10 p. m.
WAYNEsvILLE-Ieeves AsEeTille at S25 & m,
and arrives at 3:29 Q. m
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-07-29

Dress Silks in the new WeaYes, Rha-
lanes, Satins, Velvets and Pushes
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Happiness and Contentnent

Happiness and COntentnlent
cannot go hand in hand if we look on the dark
side of every little obstacle. Nothing will SO
darken life and make it burden as Dyspepsia.
Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets will cure the worst
form of Dyspepsia, Constipation and Indlges-
tiou, and make life a happiness and pleasure.
Sold at 25 and so cents by al druggists.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-07-29

Rev. L A. Webb will occupy the
pulpit at the Riversid., church this
morning at II o cicck.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-07-29

Carpets, A;t Squares, Smyrna Rugs,
Oil-Cloths, Mattings, Curtain Goods in
great variety, Damasks, Towels, Napkins
Covert ITS, Blankets, &c.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-07-29

Ziegler Bros, Merriam & Tyler's,
Morgan Bros and StokleY's Shoes for
ladies, misses and children.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-07-29

No sales were had at either of the
warehouses in the city yesterday,
and very few planters we're in
town.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-07-29

I'm. MILLER, City Clerk.
eThese items are for debts contracted by the
Board previous to the incoming OF this
administration.
july % d2t&wlt
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-07-29

Parson G. r. Penland, from Reems
Greek, secured the floor, .and
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-07-29

Bishop Northrop delivers Il scrip
tural discourse atSt. Laure0ce's this
morning, st II O'Clock. The public
cordially invite q to attend.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-07-29

Wool and Gauz; Underwear, Hosiery,
Kid Fabric Gloves, Collars and Cuffs,
Ruchings, Scarf, les, Ribbons Corsets,
Buttons, BIaids, and Fancy Goods and
3mallwarps ceueT..iy.
The Red Cloud chief., 1888-02-17

beOA III 0AII0SAL 1kDsCAb ReoR81oGyo C02RA1S.
We wish to eaii the attention a every married LADY
epragae for Woman We desire the cooperation Of
every married lady. Send for our circular. - IL costs
but . postal card to Obtain IL. and from IL learn some
thing valuable. MEDICAL DlsPENS
The Red Cloud chief., 1888-02-17
Who Struck Billy Patterson.

About forty years ago, at one OF the
medical colleges Of this country. the
students had i trick Of hazing every
new man who entered tine institution.
They would secure him hand aud foot.
carry him before a mock tribunal. and
there try him for some high crime with
which they charged him. Hc would he
convicted, Of course and sentenced to
be led to the block and decapitated.
A student named William Patter-
came along in time. and was put
through the court and sentenced in
the usual solemn and impressive man
ncr. He was blindfoldcd and led to
The block. and his neck placed in posi-
ton. The executioner swung his axe
and buried it in the block. allowing it,
to be sure. to 60 nowhere lear Patter-
sons head. The students laughed
when the trick was at an end, but Pat
terson was dead. He had died from
what medical men call shock. All the
students were put under arrest. and
tie question arose. ''Who struck Billy
PatterSon?' On the trial it was shown
that nobody struck him. but the medi-
cal students retained the expression.
and it In. come down through them to
the present days.. Louis G!obc-Iem-
Ocrdt.
The Red Cloud chief., 1888-02-17

and still the silver tip was getting the
better Of the fight. All ut once the des-
peratc animal raised his huge paw and
brought it down with a terrific force
upon the head IF the man. The scalp
was torn away BY this last stroke and
the poor fellow was blinded by his own
blood. Again the bear struck him.
and the Swede tOttered on the brink
with nothing in reach to lay his hands
on by which he might ave himself.
Evidently with the desperation of death
staring him in the face Franck did the
only thing possible under the circum-
stances. As he was swaying backward
and ready tn 60 over he threw from him
the useless knife. and. in despair Of all
hope. madly clutciled the beast around
the neck with both arms. The force Of
the last onslaught carried the animal
too far. for the next moment both the
silver tip and the man. in that awful
embrace of death. went rolling V
the fri-htful precip:ce Together anu
were dashed into al unrecognizable
mass on the rocks and pines hundreds
of feet below. Franck's rifle was found
in 4 bunch Of q~uaAing aspens. broken
short off 1T the stock. There were no
cartridges in the chamber. which
proved that the seven-foOter had
certainly exhausted his magazine Le-
fore drawing his knife. and that after
he had shot all his shells the silver tip
had insisted upon fighting at close
quarters. which accounts for the broken
stock aud v~erifies the probability of the
man clubbing his gun when the mad
deaed beast rushed upon him. 1t was
late in the fall when the encounter
occurred. probably 1t n time when the
monster was heavily equipped with fat.
and. Of curse, the long keen knife
would have tn pass through \ thick
layer of ''blubber'' before encounter
ing a vital part.-Fort Eeoyh (A. ~
Cor. v. 7. Times.
The Red Cloud chief., 1888-02-17
n PATENT FIEND.

He Invents . safety ~hos which Lands Him
In y Safe Resort.
EVAN to make $50. 900 this winter"
auerie,i y hawk-eyed man with q lap
shoulder to u shoe-dealer ON Michigan
avenue yesterday.
''Of course"
Then buy my patent"
He unrolled a package and brought
to light \ shoe. . tie funnel and u quart
Of wood ashes.
..Wha. Oh cartn is it," asked the
dealer.
lit is Bronson's Patent Safety Shoe.
Here's the idea: In winter our side
walks are dangerous from ice. By
sprinkling ashes or ice You produce
decomposition and render travel safe.
d" you follow"
But"
.1Of Nurse you don't. but I'll ex-
plain. This is a doublc-solcd shoe.
There is II space between the two sOles.
and the toe and heel ends are open.
You till this space with ashes and a.
you walk it tlips out in advance Of
you"
1.-The ideal"
..Yes. l worked twenty-five years on
the idea. The funnel fits into the heel
Of the shoe, and is used to load up
with"
But the ashe-P"
20. o hire Il boy TO follow you with
a pail of them. When he shoe is
empty you whistle and he loads it mp
again. There's nothing like it. l can
walk twenty miles 4 day over Il perfec:
glare Of ice. VIII You give me an
Order?:"
NO. sir. I:'s the mos. ridiculous
thing l ever heard Of"
sit is. ell! You'll see whether it IS
or not before the winter is over! Til
sell enough to buy You out and throw
your stock into the riverr
An hour later he WAS arrested for be.
ing drunk and hilarious. and as he
wen. down in the wagon he was ex-
planning To the officer:
''You puz on 'er shoe. you know. an
;yor puz in 'er ashes. you. know. an
you walk IN 'erice amer patrol wagon
comes long an gives you sleigh-rida"
Detroit Free Press.
The Red Cloud chief., 1888-02-17
Plantation Phiiosophv.

l knows some pussons dat l likes ter
talk ter, not becaze ! think so much O
EN-. but becaze wen l'verses wild 'em
l alIus thinks mo- o merse'f.
Natur'. it pear like. takes er sort o
pleasure in fingin' cold water on de
bright promises dat she hab made. De
blacklist hair is nearly al.us dc sOOnes'
ter turn gray.
Dar is many things WIS den de lie
dat is used fur ter kiver up err bad
truth: not dat kline dat hides er crime.
but de kin,. dat makes us b'lebe dat
suthin' good has been said erbout It's.
when de fsck is DAT suthin' bad has
been s:i.d.--.irkdnsalc Trdreier.
The Red Cloud chief., 1888-02-17
Is YEARS AGO.

For IS years Ihave intended writing You.
1 got my back hurt when about 10 years
old. When about 20 I took severe cold in
my back, 80 that for 10 or II years I suffered
death twice over, after almost giving up ]
Wa induced to try Merrell's Penetrating
Oil. Ny wife applied it to my back freely
years have passed and my back still re-
mains good. 1 have recommended Ner.
rell's Penetrating Oil to all like sufferers
since. A. long a. I live I canno cay
enough for it. FKLIx MILLER,
To Merchant, Hico, Ark.
J.. 8. MERRILL DRUG Co., St Louis, No.
The Red Cloud chief., 1888-02-17
lFlRELiGHT.

Not summers noont,ce glory
Unfolding mountain hoary.
4 breadth o: woven guAi.
For moonheams as they culver
AT midnight on the river:
Nor starlight pure and cold:
Nor glare OF lamps revealing
The g'cdy mazes wheeling.
Z e that never tire
Can rival IN their splendor
mystic charm and tender,
trembling. fit:ul fire.
For while The gay light dances
Upon the wall. what cancies
Come dancing over the soul
Come quicker Yet and quicker.
The more h bright tongues flicker
In liGhtnlngs from the coal.
Then palaces are bu:lGed.
And days unborn are gilded
WIKI visionary CLEAN:
It's then the memory passes
Beneath the churchyarG grasses
In retrospective dream.
All. Freight weird. enchanting.
Fright hopes AID dreams i~mplantiux
Most swee OF lights and blcst,
Beneath thy b-ne..iction.
Hearts weary with lies friction
Can ind a moments rest.
-ChoDtLsrs' Journal
The Red Cloud chief., 1888-02-17
THRILLING
4 Famous SportsnNan's Narrow Escape
from an EnrA:ed Panther.

from an EnrASed Panther.
How it feels TO find ones self in the
Jaws IF a panther is that kind Of knowl-
.4l"e which most people are well con-
ten IN acquire 1t secondhand. Prob
ably all men would not have the same
sensations. but this is the account which
Colonel Barras gives of sucn an eN-
parience. He was Il born sportsman.
ana. of course. could enjoy many
ihing, which 10 ordinary persons would
seem n thing but pleasant:
The panther came for ,he with light
ming bounds. l could see nothing. w
ins tn its tremendous speed. but a
shadowy-looking form with two large.
bright. round Y e fixed upon me with
IN ~unmeaning stare. rs it literally flew
towards Me. Such was the vision Of 4
moment. Ny presence of mind did
not deser: me. I raised my gun and
fired with all the rare 1 could at such
shor, notice. But l missed. and the
panther Landed. light as a feather. with
its arms, round my shoulders. Thus
We stood for = few seconds. and l dis.
tinctly felt the animal shifting for my
throat. Mechanically l turned my
head so a to keep the thick. waddcd
curtain Of my helnet-cover in front of
the creatures muzzle: but still I could
hear and feel plainly the rapid vet
cautious efforts it was making e find an
opening. 50 IS to e open the jusular
vein.
Twas helpless. and 80 stood perfectly
still. we'll KNOWN: that Sandford would
liberate me. if possible. At the first
onslaught We were 50 placed that he
could have hit the panther only by
firing through mt. which would have
been injud;cious. at least. As may
easily be supposed. the animal did not
spend much time in investigating the
nature Of a wadIed h%at-covcr. and. be-
fore NV friend could take aim without
j~eopardizins my own life. the beast
bounced or my left elbow. taking =
piece out. and buried its long. Sharp
fangs in the joint till they net At The
same time I Wis hurled to the earth
with such force that l knew not how l
got there nor what became OF my gun.
Still. throughout, maintained a clear
impression Of what was going ON.
knew that WASHING on the ground
with the panther on top Of me. and I
could feel my elbow-joint wabbling in
and out rs the brute ground its jaws.
with a movement impercepti5le 10 the
bystandcrs. but which felt to me rs
though l was being violently shaken
all over. Now l listened anxiously for
the report of Sandford's shot. which I
knew would be heard Immediately. and
carefully refrained from making the
slightest sound or movement. lest his
aim should be disturbed thereby. In Il
few seconds the loud and welcome de-
tonation. which from its proximity al
most deafened me, struck upon ms ear.
l sat up. l was free! the panther
gone! Hooked round and found that
l was some distance from the place
where l had fallen. so that the beast
must have dragged ME some little way.
Sanford. rs soon ~ he had got tha
chance. had placed the muzzic of his
rifle 20 the side Of nv tagonist and
fired 4 large bullet right through it.
which had caused it tn dart back hastily
to its lair.-Icuth'S Companion.