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The National tribune., 1888-05-17
TRAPPING A TIGER.
Showing How a Man-Eater was Canght with
Corpse for Bait.
[From "A Shot0mon's Experience. y

Il
We were astir at an early hour next morn
ing The tigers lair was in piece of woods to
the west of the village, and very likely in a
rocky ravne in the center Of the forest. We
soon found that he used one path in APP
preaching the village, and as he had ca \
nothing but human flesh for several months he
might be expected to come and go by this path
as long as anyone was left in the village. Mid
way between his den and the village we built
a stout log pen just to one side Of the path,
and when it was completed the door was held
up by cord running inside to a spindle on
which the bait was to be attached We had
everything ready by midafternoon, and then
came the question of bait. Nothing but human
flesh would do, but that did not worry the natives
a bit. / think the head man would have
ordered a sacrifice but for piece of good luck.
An old woman died about noon, and we OBJ
tanned permission to make such use Of the body
as we desired. 1t seemed horrible thing to
do, but if we were to rid the district Of the
beast we must entice him into the trap The
body was carried there, seated in an upright
position behind the spindle and lasLed to it,
and then dog was tied up in corner of the
pen. A second dog was killed and his blood
scattered over the leaves and earth about the
pen, and just before dark we returned to the
village. After supper orders were issued for
every person to remain indoors for the night,
and to keep as quiet as possible, and by the
time it was fully dark the village was as quiet
as a graveyard. 1t was about 10 o'clock when
we heard from the man eater. There was a
yell from the dog and howl from the tiger in
one breath, and we felt sure we had trapped
him. 1t would not do to move out, however,
and such was the suppressed excitement that no
one in the village slept an hour.
Soon after daylight couple of natives went
on a scout, and in the course of half an hour
they came running back with the news that
the man -eater was safe in the pen. He had
killed the dog and torn the dead body in
pieces, and was reported in furious rage
| After breakfast the cage was carried up, and
we had little difficulty in transferring the
beast. When we came to get good look al
! him everybody was amazed. He was the long
est, heaviest, and tallest tiger any one of us
| had ever seen, and this was also the verdict OF
! all others who got peep at him. He was in
! his prime with teeth and claws at their best
and more fcrocoas disposition no beast ever
/ had He fatally clawed two natives on the
way down the river, and killed a sailor while
on the voyage to Amsterdam. He was sold t
an English Snowman at big price, but resold
to the Royal Museum Of Russia on account Of
| his savage disposition and untamabie nature
When portion of the buildings burned abou
five years ago. Satan" as this man-eater haC
been appropriately named, persisted in the
flames
The National tribune., 1888-05-17
Why Dumlcy Cut Brown.

DO you know if Brown is man Of ability,
DumleyY"
- don't know anything about Brown or his
ability either, and don't want TO know. lie
refused to lend me So six months ago, and
haven't noticed him since"
q" He seems to be man Of financial ability,
DurnfpvU
The National tribune., 1888-05-17
THE N1TLnNAI 3

THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE IS the only
champion the soldiers haze among The great pc
per8 Of The country. The best rag to help alt
Ueteraas is By getting It more subscribers.
The National tribune., 1888-05-17
Not Drawing differences.
lLife.l

Ho-I see that old Mr.. Bently was buried
yesterday.
Wife Shocked Why, is old old Mr.. Bently
dead?
He (who has Just beeu sat upon 1.-THE
paper doesn't say whether he is dead or not (;
simply that he was buried yesterday.
The National tribune., 1888-05-17
Clerical Circumspection.

Minister'S Wife whose husband IS short of a
sermon)-Here is an old one, dear that you
preached several years ago, before you accept
cd your present call why not use tbat2
Minister-What is the text?
Minister'S Wife-It's about the camel and
the eye of the needle.
Minister-That wouldn't do at all. Don't
you know that preach to a S200,000,000 con-
gTegation every Sunday morning?
The National tribune., 1888-05-17

Erery man 1oao 1core the blue, and erery
friend Of his, should take THE NATIONAL
TRIBUNE. It gices more and better matter
than any other family leeekly paper, AID casts
oaIy tVo cents q ,geek.
The National tribune., 1888-05-17

THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE as the only
champion the soldiers haze among The great pa
pers Of the country. The best aCay to help all
veteraa8 is by getting it more subscribers.
The National tribune., 1888-05-17
Positive and Nesatire.
IRaLLinalon M nc Press

Huntington W. tfGe FresS.l
Aurela Bascom who has had her photograph
taken for the first time, comes in to see her
negatiVe)- Goodness, gracious what a looking
object! Ready to cry.l Why that can't be
me!
Photographer, ha5tily-That's only the mega
tive, Miss.
Miss Bascom-Well, for PHYS sake, let me
be positive; l am sure it would. become me
better.
The National tribune., 1888-05-17

Haze yoU asked all your acquaintance to
subscribe for THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE2
If not, do 50 at once, to gre the paper more
pO1oer IN champjoaiRg the cause Of the Ueteraas.
The National tribune., 1888-05-17

OI,D WATCH S:ss.-The Best Way-Sl.90 per
- week The KEYSTONE WALCH CLUB COla
Nd 500 Chestnut s., Philadelphia
Mention The National Tribune.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-06
virginia 3ree gress,
". ". h. GALLAHER, Editor.
CharIesto ~ JEFFERSON County, west "a
December o, 1855.
Lires of me Presidents.

A book of genuine interest to all
The Presidents of the United States,
from Washington to Cleveland, Compris-
ing their Personal and Political History
is soon to be published by Lee and
Shepard, Boston. The authorship Is
Jointly that Of John Frost, Ii. D., and
Harry w. French, author Of Our Boys
in India" etc. etc. The volume is en-
riched by life-like portraits Of the twenty
two Presidents of the Republic. The
biographical sketches of these distin-
guished men are pieces Of prolix word
picturing neither are they. so abridged
as to lose the fascination which is gained
by interesting detail but they are con-
else, truthful narratives of the lives Of
these men as they actually lived, giving
characteristic anecdotes of their boyhood,
and of their mature years telling the
story of their careers in way to show
what manner OF men they were in pri-
vate life and public station the chief
matters associated with their administra-
tions; the impress they made on their
times; striking events connected with
their public service; their personality,
and that of their families and ancestry.
1t is book which every Ameican citizen,
and especially the American youth, will
take pleasure in perusiug, and from which
wide range of information may be gain
ed, and it should be in schools and in Ii
braries, for accurate reference as to the
main incidents in the lives of all our
Presidents.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-06
POETR v.
{" The After-GIOlc."

When the last red star of the sunset
Has sunk meath the shifting sea,
And its golden path on the ocean
Is thing that has ceased TO be,
Then over the motionless ether,
And over the restless flow,
Comes the light that God made-and mortals
Have christened the After-Glow.
Soft skies that grow pale for q moment,
Soft clouds that grow strange with light
Part rose from the clasp of the sunset,
Part wan from the kisses of night;
Like love when the first flush IS over
Is the stiffness above and below;
And q sense of new longing and lenguor
Is born of the AfrerGlow
The sun and the old loves are faded,
Thenew. like the moonlight are cold;
And my heart is borne back on the ocean
To the graccs and slories of old,
When rose was a rose TO the seeming,
Ere time brought its weeds and its woe;
And left me all lonely to linger,
In the light of the After-Glow.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-06

Tuesday morning week Patrick Waters
and Jesse Bates were married at st George
Tucker county. Next morning, at o'clock,
the couple were taken from the waters Of
the Black Fork, at Slas Ferry, apparently
dead. Mrs. Waters was restored to life at-
ter an hour of unremitting effort, but her
husband was past all hope. They were on
their wedding tour, and H. attempting to
cross an unfinished bridge, Mrs. Waters fell
in. Her husband jumped in after her, but
was swept away by the current.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-06

1t is said that corn cobs whel treated as
follows make an excellent fire kindling
Put six gallons of water into boiler, and
one pound of saltpeter. Heat it to the
boiling point, and then put in as many cobs
as the water will cover. Let them stand a
short time, and then take them out and
place in the sunlight until thoroughly dry,
when they can be easily lighted with a
match and will make a hot fire.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-06

The New York Strr pays Senator Kenna
the following handsome compliment:
The latest intelligence from West Vir
ginia is that the Legislature will be Demo
cratic on joint ballot. Thi- result Is highly
satisfactory in saving to the Democracy the
velv valuable services Of United states
Senator Kenna. There are few men in the
party whom it would be harder to spare in
the next Congress than the energetic, able
and thorough-going, young Democrat,
whose career has reflected so great honor
on his State, bis party and the country"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-06

Ex Senator J. y. Camden, of this State,
is about to commence operations on the
proposed coal and coke railroad in which
he is interested. 1t is to run from Fair
mont to Clarksburg-9O miles Some Of the
B. & o. directors and president Spencer are
expected to visit that region and look over
that ground. The new road will be Bal
timore and Ohio feeder-Keyser Tribune.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-06

Mr.. james Mcmillan, of Detroit, who Is
booked to succeed the Hon. Thomas w.
Palmer rs United States Senator from Mich
igan. is poor speaker, but is estimated 70
be worth Sl5,OOO,0OO. He began business
as purchasing agent for railroads-after-
wards built railroad cars
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-06

We have a speedy and positive Cure for
Catarrh, Diphiheria. Canker Mouth; ana
Head Ache. ia SHILOHo CAIARkH
REMEDY. \ Na-ai Injector free with
each bottle Use it If you desire health
and sweet breath. Price 30 cents. Sold
bv c. FRANK JUNEs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-06
Tie jefferson Co. Mutual
Fire Insurance Company.
ESTABLISHED 1878.
Odce. Gibson Building, Court-House yard,
CharlestOWn.
r. A. ALEXANDER, Secretary.

OFFERS to people of Jefferson County,
~ Insurance I'M "a safe Company at the actual
cost of insurance, which is much cheaper than
,he rates usually charged, and keeps the money
10 home. Good risks from responsible parties
are invited.
Executive Committee meets every Friday.
DlRrcroEs-N. S. White, Henry b. Dayen-
port. j. Garland Hurst John W. Rider W. II.
L. Lewis. r. Preston Chew, VIM. J.. Wilson,
Eugene Baker. $. w. Washington, James Logic
Charles p. Wilson, John ii. little, Jacob ).
Melvin. r. q. W. Herr, isaac H. Strider.
COL. r. p. .....................Presdent.
II. b. DAVENPORT. ,............ ......... Treasurer
EXECUTIVE CoMurTEE-N. 5. White, VIM.
H. T. Lewis, Eugene Baker, Isaac IL. Strider,
r. j. Chew. 5. w. Washington.
Local -Nliddleway-J. G.. Shirley;
uarpcr's Ferry-Chas. E. Trail; Shepherds
cown-JS Fleming; Dulields-C. L.Barnnart;
arlestown-WashingtOn IL Alexander.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-06

I,itnot worth tie small price OF - cents
to free yourself OF every symptom of these
distressing complaints, if You think 80 call
at our store and get a bottle Of Shiloh's
Vitalizer. Every bottle ha, printed guar
antee on it. use accordingly. and if 1t doe.
YOU no good IL will cost You nothing. Sold
bv c. FRANK JONEs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-06

The report Of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad for The year ended September 30,
1858, shows that after paying all fixed
charges the company had a handsome BAL
ance left in It's treasury. The gross earn
ings for the year were $50, ,353, ,49l the net
earnings from the various railroad lines,
s5.8485ll; the income from sources other
than railroad operation, 81, POS $50, making
a total net income Of $7,0jj, Al. Deduct
ing fixed charges, which aggregated s., ,24G,-
5j8. there remained S308 9l8 Of net income.
Col Samuel Spencer has performed the du-
ties Of the Presidential Office with signal
ability and will be reelected.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-06
BErTER THAN BLOODY BATTLES.

General Wheatcroft Nelson, says: My
experience in the English army as well as
in America, cOnvinces me that nothing so
thoroughly purifes the blood or adds to
Shealth, yigor and life as Acker's English
Blood Elixir" This great Remedy IS sold
under positive guarantee by c. Frank
Jones.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-06

IMPORTED Green and White CASTLE Soap,
/ and Imported Bay Rum.
IN GALLONS pure Norwegian Cod Liver
III Oil and gallons Extra Pure White Oily
cerine.
Z IDNEY Wort. dry and liquid Wells and
IN Richardson's improved Butter Color, three
sizes % and 80 cents and 81 .0O. Fine stock IN
store AISQUITH Il co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-06
Eagle Avenue Gardens.

THE public is respectfully informed that !
L ann now prepared to furnish plants of all
standard varieties vegetable gardens, such as
CABBAGE. TOMATO, PEPPER, EGG, LET
TUCE. SAGE. CAULIFLOWER, &C,
ALSO SWEET POTATO SETS,
at the EAGLE Avenue Gardens. (west of Mt.
Paryo"I and 40 my Town Branch ON Liberty
street. adjoining the residence of Hon. Jas. NJ:
Mason A share of the public patronage Will
be thankfully received.
6-Fre-h Vegetables I'm season.
April lS,6. f. !. WILLIAMS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-06
EROnrlgerS ggH0llted.

u7UE Misses Ware having removed to the
dwelling ON mt. Paryo" recently occupied
bv Mr. Jno. i. Brown and family, will take a
few boarders. The house is a very convenient
one-delghtfully situated.
Miss Lizzie Ware will continue her Mantua-
Making.
Anril 3 1SSS
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-06
OARELESS NOTIFIES.

Many mothers have permitted their chill
dren to die before their eyes when they
might have been saved. Any mother who
keeps house without a bottle of Acker's
English Baby Soother at hand, runs risk
which she may sometime regret. IL has
saved the lives Of thousands Of children,
and il doing 50 every year c. Frank
fonos
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-06
now DOCrORs CONQUER DEATH.

Doctor Walter X Hammond says: "Af-
ter a long experience / have come to the
canclusiol that two-thirds Of all deaths
from coughs, pneumonia and consumption,
nigbt be avoided il Acker's English Cough
Remedy were only carefully used in time"
This wonderful Remedy il sold under pos
tive guarantee by c. Frank Jones.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-06
NOTICE
TO-
USERS Of TIN PLATE.

We don't use small tin and
want everybody to know it,
The reason why we don't is
that if you have small tin put
on yourroofthe more seams you
will have and the more leaks
will be in your roof. Call on
us and we will prove to you
that large tin is the best to put
on your roof 1t will pay you
to look around. You will not
only save time but money by
calling on
EARNSHAW s DOOLEY.
Apr. I6, IS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-06

1t nov takes but three hours and quar-
ter by B. & Q. train from Washington 70
Philadelphia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-06

Mr. Thos. Branch, the Richmond banker
who died a few days ago, made bequest Of
SIS. 900 to the M L. Church, South, for
Missions.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-06
Il MISTAKE.

THE report that Il propose leaving Charles
i town is unfounded. / expect to remain
here and will pursue my vocation OF Match
and Clock Repairerat myroomso opposite carter
House Lee Hall Building. upstairs, and So
licit the continued patronage OF the people.
sent Is 1SS7. +. BBOWNOL
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-06
WATSON HOUSE,
Charlestown, W. Va.
JAMES WATSON, Proprietor.

MEALS at all hours to suit Travellers. Tran
Vi sient Boarding ON Reasonable Terms.
Hacks toand from AN trains Free of Charge.
1s- The Bar is supplied with Choice Wines,
Liquors. Cigars dc.
April D., 1ss3.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-06
Farms TgURfed.

DARTIES having improved or unimproved
/ FARMING LANDS for Sale i'm Jefferson
County and other Counties of the Valley OF
Virrinia will do well to communicate with me,
as have inquiry for such lands II held at
reasonable prices. .-l.--,.,-
Lock Box 46. Charlestown, jeff Co.. W. Va.
Feb >, 1SSS.-lyr.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-06
Surveying and Conveyancing.

7 WILL survey anywhere, promptly and at
short tnotice-accuracy guaranteed. special
attention paid in connection herewith t. DkA " .
ING DEEDS orauy yotherinstrumentso of Writing
P.O.-Charlest0wn, Jefferson Co., W. Va.
Dec. 6, 1871. ). HOW Bill BkO" y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-06

iTTOENET tTLUT

- MOORE
National Republican., 1888-03-16

hiob intiudts the contest OF the next Presidents
RtagtIon
National Republican., 1888-03-16
A Pertinent Inquiry.

The passage by the Senate Of Mr.. Hale's
resolution prov ding for all investigation
into the present. workings Of the civil SER
vie. law in the seveol departments OF the
government is most appropriate and
timely measure. There has been an amount
Of hypocrisy about the Democratic appli-
cation Of the civil service law that ought
Senator Cockrell to talk ou al amendment
to Mr.. liale's resolution, providing for an
extension Of the Inquiry into what he chose
TO coll "the partisan activity OF Republican
oillcias' since The executive order Of Pres.
dent Hayes in June, 1871, was ridiculous,
and was intended to be Just what Mr.. Hosr
very aptly named II, "ar offset"
To investigate the workings Of the civil
service, and as was illustrated, is pertinent
in the highest degree because We are living
under an administration Of professed civil
service reform attributes; that iu fact
pleaded the reform OF the civil service rs
one OF the most potent reasons for It's entry
into power; that pledged itself before
heaven 1t would be faithful to its VOWS, and
that was conceived, born, aud nurtured in
order that it might be standing illu,tra.
tion before all men OF the beauties aud
benefits Of ciyil service reform.
No Republican administration was ever
brought into power Ou such professions
What was done for the betterment OF the
civil service by Republican administrations
wss done in honesty and sincerity. And
WHO will deny tina. real reforms in this
tranci "as +; complished under the admin
isration Of both Hayes and Arthur? But
what Uf the present administration Its
eally efforts, about which there was show
Of some earnestness, have long since been
discoGnt,d hy as comp etc q ilopover into
all the multiplied evils Of partisanship In
oil,cr, aud the old Democratic doctrine,
ITO the victOrs belong the spoils," is not
only proudly, but arrOgantly and Extensively
Triumphant
TIE attempt 10 practice deception on
tie people under cover Of great gravity and
se!Cusness Of purpose such as was assumed
hy the sanctimonious school oi politicians
10 which Mr., Cleveland, George william
Curtis, ct al. belong, ought to be cut wide
open with the sharp knife Of Official inquiry,
and The facts in the conspiracy fully re
Yealod. Go on, gentlemen OF the Senate,
AID when you get through with your In
curry you don't eXclaim here's rchuess.'
then we don't know what "richness" Is
National Republican., 1888-03-16
A Party Afraid of Itself

The Democratic party is in a queer stul-
tiOn. 1t has full control OF the House Of
Representatives, and 1t claims that stalwdrt
Democracy reigns at the white house. iei
the Democratic managers dare not trust
the Democratic members TO vote upon
several Of the leading measures before Con-
cress, and they dare not trust the Demo-
cratic President with the final determine
tion Of their fate.
They experimental IN the House with
one measure Of national consequence
bank bill which Mr.. Wilkins reported
it was with the definite knowledge that
their own committee measure would he
tilibustered 10 death, aud they were justified
Iy the issue. Most OF the important meas
utes, however are or a character TO invite
success in any legislative body, aud they
NUT he carefully guarded against the
Democratic majority. Some Of them, to),
are attractive 10 an Executive, too anxious
for popular approval at season which may
he called pivotal, or too handy with tue
veto IN directions which may subvert close
Democratic congressional districts.
The Blair education bill Is Oue OF the
objects Of deep solicituae on the part OF thu
dubious Democracy. Having passed the
Senate, the only way to avoid the veto,
which they anticipate with fear because Il
would still further shake the allegiance Oi
several southern states, Is to refuse a vote
IN the House. Tue bill will be stran4 led
in committee The general pension bill
stands IN the same attitude bUi II has ;dj'
advantage Seven Democrats on the ca q.
mittee are from districts where the 1llicr
vote is potent They must make a record
I by reporting the bill for consideration, nu
| then probably they viii try to kill IL bl
| amendments, unless they are assured that
| the President has reversed his opinion OI
| the soldier and will sign it. The justice o'
DakOta's claim to admission Is =.
| clear that even Denoirfly
partsans could not be depended on t.
| pass upon It's merits, and so the Springer
committee tacks 1t tD an OnIlDI'
bill, which it knows Congress cannot
approve. The managers have lost cDur
ege even with their pet tarir bill
/ ard dare not submit it To vote o.
! the House on It's dement's. II would b..
beaten by Democratic votes. They snsti
( coat II with a proposition to repeal a par
of the internal revenue laws, which they
ale equally afraid TO submit gu rs merits
fearing its passage and the future action Ot
the President. As to Mr., Rndalrs revG
nue bill, it is confidently asserted that th.
Mills iuuto have consigned It to the tomc
of the dalk lantern committee room. |
possesses too many merits to be entruste
even to a Democratic House.
Altogether this is nos happy ou'loo3
for the public business. One feature o
II, however, is encouraging. y part!
which dare not trust itself, in the person
OF its President and its legislative majority
cannot be trusted by the public. Tn
business Of the nation may be postponed
but 1t cannot be defeated. Defeat belou.
to the party which triles thus with its Op
portunities, and it cannot escape the veu
geance Of the taxpayers.