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Evening journal., 1893-11-09
lPWORTHS THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY.

The Sunday school Rendered an Interest
ing Program In Epworth Church Last
sight The Singing Ezesiisa Former
Efforts.
The thirtieth anniversary of Epworth
Sunday school was celebrated last
night in EpwOrth Church at Tenth and
Lombard streets. The church was
crowded by friends of the scholars and
teachers
The pulpit was removed and a magnih-
cent bank of flowers adorned the rear Of
the platform. The musical part Of the
program was under the direction Of
George +. King. The school excelled It.
self in singing and the good parts were
loudly applauded.
Three hundred scholars assembled in
two columns In the Sunday school room
and marched upstairs to the main audi
ence room, while Mrs w. p. Saxtoa
played march upon the organ ia a
skillful manner. The scholars took
seats in the front part Of the church,
which had been reserved for them. The
school then sang Coronation, accom-
panied by Miss Lille Mahan, organist,
and John Wallsmith cornetist
Prayer was offered by Rev. John
France, Of Scott NJ. E. Church, and the
school sang Marching in the Light
Reoitations and dialogues followed
John Wallsmith gave a cornet solo selec-
ton and was encored
The exercises of the infant school
were interesting. The feature was the
kindergarten performance by Misses
Louisa Gee and Blanche Grouse 'Save
the Ship" a poem, was magnidcently
recited by Miss Susie Spring. Her pro
nunciation was clear and distinct and
brought forth great applause.
During the past year four scholar.
and q teacher have died. They were
Miss Lizzie McKaig, Miss Bertha Daniels
Miss Lottie Tyson and Mrs Ami,
Buggy, and Mrs. Ella Faucet, the latter
the teacher. Memoirs were read by
Miss Margaret S Hilles, for the de-
ceased.
Two weeks ago cards were distributed
among the scholars and by their use $S
was turned in TO the treasurer last night
Doxology and benediction by the pastor
Rev. Isaac Jewell, concluded the enter
tainment
Evening journal., 1893-11-09
SUNDAY BREAKFASTS HERE.
NEW WORK FOR THE WILMINGTON
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR UNION.

Substantial sunday Breakfasts VIII BE
Given to the Poor Men and Boys of
Wilmington and Prayers and Christian
Guidance win BE Taught.
The Wilmington Christian Endeavor
Union having heard of the Sunday
Breakfast Association, of Philadelphia,
and having examined into its workings,
nss decided that it is a much-needed
work in this city.
1t was thought advisable that this
should be an inter UNCONVENTIONAL work,
and would be good work for the VIII
mington union 70 take up.
The work will be carried on by AEON
mil tee composed Of one member for every
twenty FIVE, or fraction thereof, as they
appear on each society's active member
ship list, from each society represented
in the union. II will be known as the
Breakfast Association Committee Of the
Wilmington Christian Endeavor Union.
This Committee will organize and elect
officers as follows: President, vice
president, sec cretary and treasure.
This committee will appoint subcom-
mittees on finance, Religious work. pro.
vision, ladies' committees, employment
and pledge committee, and such other
committees as may be necessary for the
proper conducting of the work.
The duty of the finance committee
will be to look after the financial portion
of the work, to invite prominent perso ms
to visit the work, and to solicit subscrip.
tions for the maintenance of same
The duty of the religious work
committee will be to look after the
spiritual welfare of the work, and to sec
that able speakers are provided for each
and every breakfast service. or any Other
service that may he held and to bring
more men into the influence of the
chapel, and to properly advertise the
meetings.
The duty of the provision COMMITTEES
will be TO see that ample provisions arr
provided for tuese men every Sunda,
morning, using the best possible judg
ment in the matter. The ladies' com
mittee which shall be composed Of thu
ladies' Of the general committee. shall b.
to prepare food every SATURDAY.
evening, provide a choir for every Sun
day morning service, and aid il
many other ways in which they are in
dispensable. The duty of the employmeL
committee shall be to endeavor TO hnl
emp oyment for new converts, eithei
temporary or permanent. The duty oil
the pledge committee shall he to have
pledge table with an ample supply q
pledges, and some one in attendance a
every service.
Evening journal., 1893-11-09
ACCIDENT NARROWLY AVERTED.
Two Members OF George W. Bush's
Family in Peril on Market Street.

Two Members OF George w. Bush's
Family in Peril ON Market Street.
A spirited private team, belonging to
George w. Bush. made a dash for liberty
at Eighth and Market streets last even
ing. 1t was caused by one Of the horses
slipping and falling. This broke the
yoke strap and they got beyond control
of the driver, much to the dismay of two
members of the family who were in the
carriage.
George B. Ward, of Tenth and Market
streets, saw the danger He leaped from
his wagon and rushed to the head of Mr.
Bush's horses, catching the brides and
forcing the animals on the pavement in
front of st. Psuls NJ. E. Church. The
front wheels jsmmed against the curbing
and served as an additional check.
Mr.. Ward quoted the horses and held
them until the yoke straps were fixed.
He received the thanks of the occupants
Of the carriage for his timely assistance
which prevented a bad runaway down
the business thoroughfare of the city.
Evening journal., 1893-11-09
ON A WRIT OF MANDAMUs.

The Board OF Public Education Decides
to Proceed Against State Treasurer Bur-
mite.
At a meeting of the Finance Commit
tee of the Board of Public Education of
the city of Wilmington held yesterday
afternoon, it was decided to sue State
Treasurer Burnite for money for the
colored schools Of this city. The
Superior Court win be the scene
of the conflict and writ
of mandamus the Weapon used by'Peter
L Cooper. Jr ard Lewis c. Vandegrift
If they DO LOT get a decision in the
state courts they threaten to carry the
matter to the Supreme Court of the
United States.
1t was Attorney. General Nicholson
who advised State Treasurer Burnite
not to give the colored schools of this
city their prorata share, and he will
doubtless defend the state.
Evening journal., 1893-11-09
APPOINT MONTGOMERY
Was the Cry of Hundreds of
Good Democrats in Dover.
GOVERNOR REYNOLDS BEsIEeBD

Prominent Politicians and business Men
of Wilmington and Vicinity Go TO Dover
to speak In Favor of c. q. Montgomery
for Recorder OF Deeds-Five Hun
dred Letters and Long Petition.
At OS this morning ablg delegation
of Democrats, good and true, went TO
Dover to see Governor Reynolds and urge
him to appoint c. G. Montgomery as re-
corder OF deeds TO succeed James T.
Shallcross. The delegation had the ap.
pearance of small army rs Il congre-
gated around the p, W. ~ b station
awaiting for the Old Point express train
TO arrive.
This delegation Is the largest in size
that has gone 20 Dover on like mission
In years The Young Mems Democratic
Club also sent a petition several feet in
length. The governor will probably hear
the delegation in the chamber Of the
House Of Representatives, as his quarters
in the State House will be too small Ia
hold the delegation.
Mr.. Montgomery also has about SOC
letters which recommend that he be ap
pointed recorder OF deeds.
Returning. the delegation will leave
Dover at "a p. m arriving here at 0. /;
o'clock.
The Wilmingtouians who boarded th,
special cars for Dover, with Mr. Mont
gomery were:
Evening journal., 1893-11-09

PHILADELPHIA AND READING
i ROAD-"Royal Route" between 'hlaeel-
phia and Atlantic City-Ihe only double
track line. 49,. =. ,-,...,...
ATLANTIC CITY DIVISION.
Leave Philadelphia. Chestnut Street " THAR
and south Street Wharf
FOR ATLANTIC CITY.
Week Days Express, 800 M,
snndays-Express, 900. 1000 q. m. Accom-
mediation, 500. a. m. and 4.3O p. m
Returning, leave Atlantic City depot, 40.
lanffc and Arkansas avenues. week days
Express, 100, $50 am, and 400 p. M. Accom-
mediation, 8. 40 a. IN. and 4.iO p. M
Sundays-Express, 400, 5l5 p. VA. Accom-
rnodation z. 10 a. m. and 4.l5 p. IA.
pa1lor Cars on all Express trains.
j. IA. SWEIGARD. q. q. HANCOCK.
Genl Superintendent. Gen. Pass. Agent
Evening journal., 1893-11-09

Minnie Dimelow, Laura White, Nellie
Arnold, Elva. Ross, Annie OFT, Clara
Hudson, Lille Oliver, Mary OFT. f. Horn,
E. Toulson, Clara Hall, Ella OFT,
Harry Saville, Lee Church, William
Buckmsster, Frank Ross, Marshall Smith,
Willie Minnick, Frank SandersoD,
William Church. Wilson Ferguson, Wal
ter McMullin. William Howlitt. Arthur
Toulson, VIII Shellady, Edward Mat
thews and Walter Foster.
Rev W. A. Wise and daughter, Miss
Edna, of this city, are visiting at POGO
moke City, Md.
The Junior Board of the Homeopathic
Hospital will give a supper for the benefit
of the hospital. In the drRwing-room of
the New Century Club, on Tuesday even.
ing, November IA, after . o'clock. Ad-
mission win be free.
Judge Grub is confined to his room by
sickness
Miss Nellie Matthews aud Horace
Smith, Of this city. attended a party
given in honor of Miss Cora Walls, Of
Chester, the other evening.
At the New-Century Club they have
started conversation class. 1t is under
the direction of Miss Emma Worrell
Everyone in the class will be required to
take active part in the conversation. It is
intended that each one speaking shall
hold the floor for five minutes con-
secutivly.
Christopher L. Ward was in New York
yesterday.
Mrs. Willard Hall Porter was in Phila
delphia today.
4. Garman aud wife. of Dowingtown,
Pa are registered at the Clayton House
| A private Charity Dance" will be
given in the New Century Club building
on the evening Of December 1. 1t is fol
the benefit of the Alcott Club, which
supports a ward in the Delaware hos
pital.
Evening journal., 1893-11-09
ADJUSTMENTS.


To night the attraction at the Grand
Opera House will be 1.-The Black Crook
Animated throngs of clever dancers,
attired with a magnifcence rejecting
the richness of Oriental spendor, will
form the most beautiful tableaux, and
under the dazzling light of countless
colored lights, the grand march will take
place. headed by the beautiful Amazon
ian guards
Evening journal., 1893-11-09
eReAT MEETINGS AT AsRuRY

Isaac Naylor, the English Evangelist.
sways the Vast Audience BY His Eio-
quence.
Rev. John d. C. Hanna is delighted
with the success attending the revival
services now going on at Asbury NJ +
Church Every night the old church is
crowded by people eager to hear Rev
Isaac Naylor, the great English evange
list and orator Long before the SER
vice hour, the church is filed.
Last night Mr. Naylor did
not select a text. but presched on
the subject THE Cry Of Jubilee" AT
first one is conscious of the English style
Of pronunciation e. the broad g. the
triled "r" and the hiss OF the sibilants.
His gestures are free and unstudied, and
with his rugged face lighted up by his
own emotions and his flights of logical
oratory, he carries convection with bis
every word. As the result Of his
eloquencs the altar is crowded and the
greatest religious enthusiasm prevails.
Evening journal., 1893-11-09

The case Of Straus, Thanhsuser & Co 4,
of Philadelphia, VS.. Sallie Brady, of this
city, was amicsbly settled yesterday by
J. Frank Biggs and Colonel Samuel A.
Macallister, counsel for the respective
parties. The claim was 5000 for
goods purchased. The company accepted
$l65 and dropped the case.
Evening journal., 1893-11-09

A copy of the first annual report OF
Fifth Auditor Thomas Holcomb TO Sec
rotary of the Treasury Carlisle has been
received at this Office. 1t is for the
fiscal year ended June 80. and is replete
in information pertaining TO his Office.
Evening journal., 1893-11-09

Oyster Revenue Collector Alexander
Minner, of Kent county. presented Re
corder Of Deeds James I. Shallcross with
six large oysters yesterday. They
weighed six pounds and grew in the
Delaware beds Collector Minner drove
fourteen miles to FELTON, to present
them to the recorder.
Evening journal., 1893-11-09
Cut by a nuteher knife.

Mrs. Rachel Burgess, a market woman
living near Blackbird, was cut by falling
back in her wagon, at Front and Market
streets. yesterday afternoon. Her horse
became frightened and it forged ahead
She was over-balanced, and her hand
struck butcher knife which was in the
rear of the wagon. A severe cash and
an artery was cut on her wrist
Evening journal., 1893-11-09

This morning Chancellor Wolcott con
6rmed the sale Of aportion Of the estate
Of Hannah Ann Cleland TO Nathan
Barsky, for 81 S33 33. The Equitable
Guarantee and Trust Company is the
trustee
Evening journal., 1893-11-09
"Mel.n rrnet,, Land sold.

Sheriff Gould sold the property of the
late Samuel Combs at Kirkwood yester
day II consisted Of four acres Of ground in
the "Welsh tract Robert T. Gam, ST.,
purchased it for $500.
Evening journal., 1893-11-09
DARKNESS WITHOUT, LIGHT WITHIN.
The Stormy Weather Does Not Interfere
with the Sunday School Convention at
Mountaineering Addresses.

AuuIehsehs
special Correspondence Evening Journal
NEWARK, Nov. 9.-The sixth annual
convention of the Sunday School Asso-
citation of New Castle county convened
in the M. E. Church here this morning
The stormy weather in the early part of
tire morning had the effect of keeping
many delegates away. Notwithstanding
this, however, the church was well.filled
by teachers, officials and many scholars
Of the Sunday schools of the county.
Although the day outside was dark
and cloudy the faces of the delegates
were made bright by the interest they
took in the work. The delegates left
Wilmington at AZ o'clock this morning,
and as soon as they arrived at the
church the convention was called to
order. The addresses and topics for
consideration were very instructive.
The convention was opened by a song
service, followed by the reading Of the
Scriptures This was followed by some
routine business, after which an address
was made by George w. Todd His
subject was 1.-The True Aim of the Sun
day School" It was full of useful infor-
nation for those engaged in Sunday school
work
Following the discussion of the above
Mrs. William G. Mahsffy spoke on 1.-THE
Necessity of Adaptation in Teaching the
Lesson" At noon the convention ad-
journed for lunch but before the adjourn.
ment George w. Bush delivered an inter
esting address on 1.-THE Importance OF
Nemorizing Scripture.
The addresses of the afternoon meet
ing were: winning Souls" Rev. John
Y. Dobbins, D. D.; benefits of Denomi-
national Co operation in Sunday SchoO
Work, Rev T. E. Martindale, d D
How to Retain Our Young Men il
Sunday School. " Miss Mary l., Lacklen
Evening journal., 1893-11-09

Mogulllans of Industry Conclave, No.
p, will devour bivslves, on half shell
aud without shells to night. in Eden Hall.
The feed will be begun at o'clock.
Evening journal., 1893-11-09
WILMNegoN AND NoRT Tl II, Rail Al

WILMINGTON AND NORTHERN RAIL
w ROAD. Timetable In effect Sept. %. l1s.
ton, fer b. q o. Junction, Montchanin, WIN
ferthur, Guyencourt, Granoguei CoeSart,
Chadds' Ford Junction. P0copaon, e-t
Chester, Embreevilt, MOrtonville, Do.tiee-
Vile and intermediate stations, daiil. ux-
cept Sunday, at Z O. and $50 m. %. 80 tnc
SIS . m; Sunday only, at SOP. M; ~ ana
4 4b p. m.
For Wayneshurg Junction. Springfield and
intermediate stations, daily, except sunday,
AT O6 a IA, 2 IS and o S. p IA. sunday only
at 500 a m, l % and 4 As N
For Joanna. Birdsboro, Reading and inter-
mediate stations, daily except sunday. At %
a M and 2 s. IN. Sunday only al " M.
and o. p %. 49, -
A..6f. McCAUSLAND. Superintendent
BOWNESS BRIGGS. General Passenger AK
Evening journal., 1893-11-09

Burglars entered the bakery of w. 4
] Lang, at Fifth and French streets, on
Tuesday. and took away with them
clock. number Of penknives and ses-
eral other articles.
Evening journal., 1893-11-09

NOTICE CONFORMITY WITH THE
IN provisions OF the act OF the General As
sembly, Of the Stale of Delaware lpassed at
Dover, March 4. A. ID. 1885, notice is hereby
given that an application will be made 10 the
Hon. lgnatius g. Grubh, associate judge ~ the
supreme Court OF the state of Del aware resid-
ing 10 New Castle county OnSHturday the 18th
day OF November az 10 o'clock a. IN. at the
Court House. in the city OF Wilmington, for
rho Incorporation Of a company 10 be called
the Delaware Washed Sand aud Gravel CO.,
the objects of which are for manufacturing
purposes. j. FRANK BALL,
Atty. for lncnrpOrators.
Evening journal., 1893-11-09

John c. Gallen has been appointed a
special agent by the Secretary of the
Treasury for the sixth special agents
district which embraces, Philadelphia,
Wilmington, Bridgeton, Trenton and
Big and Little Egg Harbor.
Evening journal., 1893-11-09

PHILADELPHIA y.
As an Advertising Medium THE PRESS
Is Among the Rest Ia tho
United states.
Press Want ads" give the greatest
results. The people believe IN them aud
use them. THE PRESS prints as high
a. AOl want advertisements In single
issue and has received lu,ubi answers 10
Dress Want Ads. IN "a single day.
This shows why Press Want Ads. give
the greatest results.
Rates for Classified Advertisements
tPrepnidD
"Situations Wanted, Half Cent Word
Help Wanted, One Cent a Word
Real Estate" One Cent Word
Boarding" Two Cents Word
"Rooms." Two Cents Word
For Sale" aud Sundays, 2 Cents
Business Op Word
portunities. -" Weekdays, 1 Cent aWord
For small amounts one-cent or two
cent stamps are accepted same as cash.
Evening journal., 1893-11-09
JustIoe Demanded AotIon.::

Justice demanded that the sureties
should have SHAT power exercised in
their behalf by the Levy Court. The
been trying to get out Of Dougherty the
money be held for the year 1889 ss well
as 1890
contend that the statutes referred TO had
been repealed and the Five Commission
ers act had gone into effect. Conse-
quently the Levy Court had no longer
the power to remove or appoint a col
lector.
Argument consumed almost the entire
day.
Evening journal., 1893-11-09

John G. Farra, George II. Bates,
A. g., Wilson, V. B. Wooley,
i. j. Ford, y. II Giles,
James Megarey, James NJ. Ponder,
II. M. Helss, i. l.. Cooper.
g. b. Rhoades. n. g.. Hartman.
Theodore Stuart, James =. DOhb,
l.S.Marshal Lannan, Patrick Neary,
Deputy Hughes. Hubert Cassidy,
II. II. Brennan. John j. Cassidy,
Colonel h. II. Taylor. William r. kurtz,
John w. Aydcn, Anton Hnuher.
J.. A. Bertolette, y. q. Mammele.
W. III MCCARTHY. Garrett j. Hart,
William y. Norton, l.. +. Shockley,
W. j. Gibbons, A. W. Sulnk,
James McNey, John A. Kelly.
J. Harvey Spruance, James 3. HaHson,
Police Commissioner Monaghan.
ID. n. Matchett. n X Cochran. Jr.,
J. Harry Monaghan, William :. Knight.
w G.. Bryan, William A. Kelly.
NJ. -. Murphy, John Y. kegan,
=. n. Smeltz. ~ j. klOhurg.
James r. tlsnRghan. John j. NJ uhin,
II. p. McCloskey, ID. ". Mule,
John Kitchens. n. A. McDluskey,
John J. O'tiara, Joseph Slmms.
Dennis Carr, Edward Moore,
NJ. J. Conway. r. II. Hughes.
r. j. King. NJ. j. lnnnun,
NJ. 4. Kelly. John M. Newell,
John 4. splan, A. II. Niewig,
John /. Finn, ErumHn Holman,
Or. j. =. Tuill, John !. Hayes
Charles J. Campbell, D0dO Sparks.
| Captain Condor, James A. McGee,
| JOnn j. -Crogan, W. q. kobelen,
John j. MRgahann, George Mcintyre,
Martin +. Fairy, u. j. tNeidermair,
/ p. j. Mundy, b, Bonner,
/ John Russull, John 4. Jordan,
/ =. b. Mckeag, Emile Buck,
i George Lloyd, Samuel b. Knee,
i j. Smith Brennan, q. y. OConnor.
| John X. Bradford. j W. Reynolds,
/ A. q. McCausland, n. A. Murphy,
| John =. Grohe, II. n. Kaiser,
DR.. Willard springer, II. Bucher.
| W. A. Nc Jahetty, j. II. Callahan,
Thomas McGillOn, Carmine DiMarc.
| W. "A. Hartlove, John Ciceri,
| A. l.. johnson, n. A. Murphy.
| Thomas Reardon, W. A. MRhoney,
j. n. Dickey, ID. w. Lynch,
! g. j. Finck, John j. Mealey.
| Thomas II. Lally, John II. Ahrens,
John McCloskey, W. T. Matthews.
John Hamilton, ~. n. Kane,
John J. smith, Councilman Meaney
james Clark. h. j. AlcNulty,
| Michael Newell, Is. DOnahOe,
| Patrick Fahey, John JacOby,
II. A. Miller, John r. Callahan.
| Thomas MCHugh, II. r. Smith.
J. NJ. Mulrooney.
NEW CASTLE
Colonel e. q Boyd j. b. Toman.
Captain J. h. Phillips. J. g. Mahoney.
CHRIsTIANA HuEDRED.
Harry Day. Amos Anderson,
Robert Fraim, Christopher Fighter
CHRIsTfANA.
George McIntire, George Willis.
Joseph Foster, Thomas Foster.
Evening journal., 1893-11-09

Boat leaves Wilmington, King street wharf,
daily Except Sunday at 40 m, ~
and So p m. Sundays only, 800 m, and l5O
and 5.D pm.
rne 20l p m boat from Wilmington connects
at PennsgroNe with steamer Major keybQld
for pennsville, New castle, Delaware Olty
and Salem.
Boat l-aves Pennsgrove daily Except sun
dqy.) al 8 Oh and 20 % a N ana 4.oO p m.
sun iavr only at $40 a IN, u aOand 4o0 p m.
Inc 10 90 a m Doat from pennsgroye has con.
1 ections from Delaware River Railroad and
from Steamer Major Rey bold.
A. G.. MCUAUSLANB sun rntendenI
Evening journal., 1893-11-09

Mrs William Virgins and daughter
OF Crumpton, Nd, are visiting her parents
in this city.
Evening journal., 1893-11-09

A pleasant surprise party was rendered
TO Miss May Mcbride at her home. No.
1918 West Fourth street, last night.
Those who composed the party were
Misses Blanche King, Fannie Chambers,
Evening journal., 1893-11-09

DENNSYLVANlA RAILROAD STA
4 ARD Railway 1T AmeriOa-Protecie
Throughout by tho Interlocking switch AMI
'ntk ei.l4.ll system.
PHILADELPHIA, WfLM INGTON and hAf
riMOhE RAILROAD. 1901 "a. M. September
Evening journal., 1893-11-09
RANKING AND FlNANcIAL.

Open daily from o'clock, =. m, until p.
n, and on tuesdays and Saturdays from 70
Evening journal., 1893-11-09
Ihe PTeSS COmpalY. LlmlLed,

Drafts. checks and other remittances shoul
be made payable 10 the order OF
Evening journal., 1893-11-09

Boston, SO rs y m daily. with Pullman buffet
sleeping cars running through to Boston With.
out change via Poughkeepse bridge, landing
passengers N Is q III station. Boston.
PHILADELPHIA. TWELFTH AND MAR
ktI STREETS, week days, 50 o., s7T % 30,
w 35a m, 81 ~, % 80, 81 30, Ell 90 m SUI lays,
" W. 50 CO. 80 % IN, " 40, 50 58, " 3e, a
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1893-05-13
oPEL0UsAs, LA- SATURDAY, MAY T. 1898.

IoWara rne Kraal. NOW the daylight
came quickly, and the sun had been up
an hour when reached the spot where
should turn If wished to hide the cat
tie in the secret place, as Mona had bid
me. But this | would not do No, |
would go on to the kraal with them, and
tell all men that Nona was a thief
Still, | sat down and rested awhile, for
| was tired. AS | sat, / heard noise
and looked up. There, over the slope of
the rise, came crowd of men, and lead
ing them was Noma, and by his side
the headman who owned the cattle.
stood still wondering, but as | stood
they ran toward me, shouting and way
ing sticks and spears
There hei isP' screamed Noma. .'There
he is!-the clever boy whom | have
brought up to bring Shame on me.
What did tell your Did not tell You
that he was thief? Yes-yes! know
your tricks, Mopo, my child! See! he is
stealing the cattle!' And he made
rush at me with his stick lifted, and af-
ter him came the headman, grunting
with rage.
| understood, my father. My heart
went mad in me. Everything began to
swim round; a red cloth seemed to lift
itself up and down before my eyes.
have always seen it thus when | was
forced to fight. | screamed out one
word only tLiar!"-and rushed to meet
him. On came Noma. He struck at
me with his kerrie, but | caught the
blow upon my little shield and hit back.
Wow! ! did hit! The skull of Mona
met my kerrie, and down he fell, dead
at my feet. yelled again and rushed
on at the headman. He threw an asse-
gal, but it missed me, and next second
hit him too. He got up his shield, but i
knocked it down upon his head, and
over he rolled senseless. Whether he
lived or died know not, but his head
beng of the thickest think it likely
that he lived. Then, while the people
stood astonished, | turned and ran
They turned, too, and ran after me.
But none of them could catch me, and
presently was out of sight and alone.