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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-21
AFTER LIONS.
The Exciting Pleasures of the Hunt
Bring the Hunters Into Grave Danger

The Exciting PIensures of the HINT
Bring the Hunters Into Grave Danger
From the Nineteenth Century.
Some OF those evenings in the jungle are
among my pleasantest recollections What
greater pleasure than coming in from
successful hunt to find ones companion has
had his share of SPORT and over the post
rrandial coffee to mutually recite ones ex-
periences of the day? The darkness sue
ceeding the fall of day is just giving way
to the bright light of the rising moon,
whose rapidly widening silver edge we see
through the tops Of the mimosa Jungle
The circle of fire in the zareba throws a
rudy glow on the picturesque figures of
the men grouped about them at their meal
or preparing for rest In the far distance
we hear the howl of the hyena or the gruff
bark Of the questing lion. His majesty may
perhaps be inclined to visit US later in the
evening; very we'll, We will give him
royal reception. ''Achmed, tell Alden to
put the ten-bore and half a dozen car
tridges in my bed"' Eight o'clock-time to
turn in. Where's my revolver? All, here
it is: 1 will put it under my pillow. as
usual, fer fear of accidents" Good
night! Night" and we are soon asleep
to brief lullaby from the sentry, who
asleep, but not a heavy slumber; any un-
usual noise and We shall both be wide
awake, having Weakened up suddenly with
out movement unless it be that of hand
TO a weapon; wide awake. to drop off
again the moment we are satisfied that all
Is well.
1t is wonderful faculty of the human
mind which enables it to adapt its sleep to
circumstances; at home we lay our heads
down and sleep till shouted at by a servant
who has banged about the room for ten
minutes previously; go to the jungle or the
prairie, and our sleep is set on hair-trig-
ger: we wake ten times in the night and
ten times We are asleep again within half
a minute. having made sure all is right
AS the night advances we are glad to pull
the waterproof sheets over us, sometimes
right over our heads. to keep off the heavy
dew, which otherwise would soak I'D to
the skin. Long before daylight jana would
he called by the sentry (whose clock was a
starr, and in his turn go and wake V. with
the remark: Il think so. sir; it's half-past
B." V, drawing his watch-our only chro-
nometer-from under his pillow, would
check the accuracy Of Jamas assertion
with the aid of a match and, If his state
ment held water, would order a start. My
own watch, a cheap one, broke down very
soon after entering the Haud, SO we had to
rely entirely on VS. timepiece, an excel
lent lever watch, for our observations
On one occasion the sentry must have
dropped off to sleep a moment and then
Weakened up again to find the stars obscur-
ed by clouds. Thinking, apparently that
he had had prolonged nap. he woke JANA
who addressed to V. his usual matutinal
salution of L think so, sir; It's half-past
g." Imagine my companion's feelings when
he found, on consulting his watch, that it
was only just midnight!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-21

Drummond will return shortly, and IL he
sees that people look sideways at him, he
may challenge an inquiry. I've nothing to
say"
Cant blame We, Mason, cause you amt
a public officer. but there's a good many
who think something ought to be done"
Free frcm his friendly tormentors at last
the doctor was well on his way back to
Fairview when he met Philbrick. He would
have passed on with nod. but Philbrick
stopped him.
"One moment, DOCTOR" he said, good
humoredly, as If he were unconscious that
his unfailing equanimity irritated the doc
tor more than a torrent of angry words
would have done; Il don't expect you to
make up with me and be friends, but you
asked for an understanding this afternoon,
and so far as 1t Is in my power 1 want to
have one"
The doctor made no comment, and Phil
brick continued:
Il don't bear the slightest iii will be-
cause you attacked me. or for any other
reason. In fact, l rather like you but 1
suppose that statement is offensive"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-21
DOES WEALTH DISPEL LOVEf
| Woman Who Seems to Think That
1t DOes-Her Comment.
From the Century.

From the century.
Did anybody ever tell you that in some
far prehistoric time 1 was in love with my
hushand?" said Mrs. Romano, carelessly.
well, l was. I used to go to afternoon
services in Lent to pray for that love to
last because the sensation was so much
to my taste. l used to have ecstatc feel
ings when his foot was on the stair and 1
sat sewing little baby clothes. We lived in
a plainish way then; So spent in two thea
ter tickets was tremendous outlay and we
walked gu. to dinners, 1 tucking up the
train of my best gown under a long cloak
and laughing if the wind snatched 1t away
from me at the corners and whipped it
around my feet. Then he grew richer, and
we broadened the borders of our phyla ctery
and Observation-Disclosures knows if l cum
remember, we grew further and further
away from each other. Now, when he is
at home 1 AM aware of it, because he is
there behind newspaper, but that is all:
When our lips meet 1t is like two pieces of
dry pith coming together. 1 know nothing
of his affairs, nor he of mine l have money
in abundance. Interchangeable Cares
for money whsn a mans heart and soul
and brain have gone into it?'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-21

From the Contemporary Review.
Not so very long ago I heard a civil sur
geon gaily tell at a pess dinner how the
other day he had felt constrained to teach
a native somewhat forcibly his respectful
duty to the ruling race" The Niger"
as he put 1t, had his whiskers and beard
tied up-as all natives like to have them
when traveling-when he met him on a
country road. The doctor pulled him up
and demanded to know why he had not
undone his face cloth when he saw a sahib
coming Then. suddenly remembering that
he had pair of forceps in his pocket, he
dismounted, and. taking the poor mans
head under his powerful arm. extracted
two of his teeth, saing. Now tie up your
mouth, my man. You have some excuse
now" That is how some of US try to
teach the poor natives to be loyal A SIM
liar lesson we give in a slightly different
way to the wealthy and noble native. 1t
is auite true / believe, that governor Of
Bombay felt constrained to withdraw from
the membership of the yacht club when
he found that the rules debarred him from
inviting as his guest any nasive what
soever, no matter how distinguished or no.
BILE That was the governors protest
against the arrogance of his fellow-coun-
trymen and their supercilious treatment of
the natives, and the official world of Bonn
bay never forgave him for It
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-21
Rarity for Stamp Collectors.


Postage stamps collectors will be inter
ested to know that the short-lived republic
of Formosa last May issued a rev postage
stamps, which will naturally have great
interest and value. After the treaty of
peace In which China coded the Island Of
Fcrmosa to Japan, the people Of that
island refused to concur in the transfer.
and proclaimed a republic, with Liu Yung
Flu. who had been their Chinese governor.
as president. A declaration Of independ-
cree, a constitution and an appeal to for
eign powers for support and protection was
prepared by a Swiss adventurer who hap
pened to be living at Tainan, and he was
appointed prime minister Of the new re-
public. The stamps are said to have been
designed and issued by him. There is only
one denominati ton of the face value of 100
cash. which IS equal to five cents in our
money. 1t is of light blue color, very
rudely printed upon coarse rice paper. At
the Top are the words Republic Of For
mosa" In ancient Chinese characters, and
on the right in modern Chinese the words,
"One hundred cash." on the left the words,
Postage stamp" while the center and
about three-fourths Of the surface of the
stamp is occupied by tho emblem OF the
republic, a rampant tiger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-21

waiting upon her he lost sight of his rival
for time.
II should have started to bring you soon,"
he said. Aren't you early? The boy said
4 o'clock
"A little early. perhaps" she replied, but
/ was all ready. and so thought I would
go along. l supposed you were here,
Mason"
She smiled upon him benignly, and the
doctor blushed There was no mistaking the
significance of her expression. 1t was
silent but direct accusation Of being Inter
ested," as she would have put It had she
spoken. In Miss Drummond.
How are the poor. dear young ladies?"
she asked, continuing without waiting for
q reply Professor Drummond was go anx-
ious of course. ! would come-he said you
would stay here to lunch-for couldn't help
feeling for the poor dears being left all to
themselves after such terrible event You
haven't any objection, have you, Mason?'
"Of course not, mother, how could II It
Is just like you, though, to put yourself
out for Others"
La! I put you out, too. guess, but I've
managed 1t all in my mind. You will take
your meals at Fairview and sleep at home
How will that suit your
Perfectly. Here we are, Miss Drum
mond."
Louise had heard them as they went up
the steps and was at the door to meet them.
them.
La. painted Mrs. Williams, what q
climb. It's like living In the garnet. isn't
It? / should think once you came in you'd
never go out again."
You won't mind it after day or two,
Mrs. Williams How good of you to comet
'Melia. here's Mrs. Williams Whyv
The last word was uttered as a little
scream and Louises eyes distended with
pleasant excitement.
What is it. dear?' asked Mrs. Williams
placidiy.
The doctor knew, although he had his
back to the road. that Louise had seen
Philbrick.
Il saw somebody knew. that's ALL re-
sponded Louise, and her cordial bow and
smile she acknowledged Phlbricks
raised hat. smote the doctor savagely upon
the inmost door of his heart
rs 1t possible that he will venture his
impudent presence here now?" he asked
himself, and he ventured to turn about to
see. No. Philbrick was not coming in lust
then. He had turned from the road and
was crossing the field toward the point
where he had begun fishing in the morn
ing.
Amelia came down stairs and greeted
Mrs. Williams with quiet cordially and the
next minute the three ladies were plunged
In household talk. planning for the coming
days. Mrs. Williams insisting that she
should do all the cooking, Louise that she
should cook herself and that Mrs. Williams
should have a vacation and SO on. 1t was
evidently a good start for a pleasant ex-
perience all around, and there was no ap-
parent excuse for the doctor to remain.
There was ample time for him to make his
usual afternoon trip through the village
before the evening meal, but yet he linger-
ed.
After Mrs. Williams had been shown
where her room was and had come down
again, she grdvitated to the dining roor as
did all who went to Fairview, and sat by
window looking out and chatting composed
ly with Amelia. Louise was flying about
evidently finding plenty of domestic work
Irif tad iro1a fro,
the dining room to hall and piazza and
around on the river side and back again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-21
ELEVENTH INSTALLMENT.

CHAPTER XI.-AMELIA'S EXPED1ENT
The sight of Philbrick set the doctors
nerves on edge. His interview with Louise
had not been productive Of all the JOY that
he could have wished, but there was as
surance in 1t that his suit was not hope
less, and so much was sweet to him. He
could have met Philbrick in the village with
not a trace of rancor, for all that had been
thrashed out in the physical encounter. But
to see him here. here Of all places, for, Of
course, he was coming to Fairview. was too
much for the doctors peace Of mind. But
for the approach of his mother he might
have invented an excuse for immediate de-
parture. little as appearance Of running
away was congenial to him. 1t is more than
likely that he would have stood his ground,
but conjecture Is unnecessary, for ne went
down to meet his mother and relieve her
If the travelling bag she carried. and in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-21

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ut seems to me uncalled for" said the

ut seems to me uncaIled for" said the
doctor.
this afternoon to find my rcd and take
away sucn fishing traps as l left on the
ledge at the top of the house"
Convenient" thought the doctor, but he
didn't say so.
II didn't find the rod. and shall look for
it again-tomorrow. 1t has probably lodged
somewhere along the bank"
Where are your fishing traps?" asked the
"At Fairview."
why didn't you take them away?"
I'm glad you ask questions" respond I'd
Philbrick, smiling, because 1t makes 1t so
Miss Drummond suggested that could leave
them at the house. put them in The base
ment."
it,"
IT'S about as near as 1 can get to one
at present, doctor. I said l should SO there
again tomorrow"
And the day after, suppose. Very well,
Mr.. Philbrick, l think 1 understand you,
but I'll ask no other question. Did you say
anything to Miss Drummond about our
Mortal combat" interrupted Philbrick, in
evident amusement. why, of course not,
my dear fellow. You really didn't think I'd
be so childish, did you?"
Il simply wanted to know" responded the
doctor. I'm obliged to you,' and ne passed
on.
fnllDrlcR looked a1ter MIN Win MS curious
smile, shook his head solemnly and pro-
ceeded on his way.
Before he arrived at Fairview DR.. Will
Jams felt better. The acknowledged and
determined rivalry of this Mr.. Philbrick
was to be preferred to game of subter-
fuges, insinuations and repeated misunder-
standings 1t put the matter where it be-
longed-in the hands of the lady to decide
between them.
Il cannot compete with Philhrick," re-
Elected the doctor. ''in what l suppose Is
called gallantry. I'm not witty, and can't
smirk and make eyes at girl. In fact.
/ don't believe I have it in me to really
please a woman, but 1 can try. Louise
must love me for what 1 am if she loves
me at all, and with that 1 must be content
to accept my fate"
Louise herself told him how she had seen
Mr.. Philbrick on the ledge, and had called
to him not to fall in again.
He thinks his rod" she said, has float
ed under the bank somewhere, and he Is
coming up tomorrow to look for it with a
spyglass.'
He thinks a good deal of his rod re-
marked the doctor.
Yes; he says it's souvenir"
If Louise thought to tease the doctor into
any manifestation of jealousy. even of
interest in Philbrick's doings, she was dis
appointed. His meeting with his rival had
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-21
EASY TO EAT FIRE.
An Ingenious Arrangement Which is
Only n Stage Device.

Only n Stage Device.
From La Nature.
The so-called fire-eating magicians have
long piled their trade in defiance of all ex-
plantations Of chemists and physicians. The
fire eaters usually give their performances
on a raised platform, which hides the
source of the fire. while 1t seems only to
lift the operator a triae higher from the
flc or of the scene, and 1t is ordinarily COW
cred with handsome carpet. 1t contains
in the hollow space beneath it bags of rub
Der filled with ordinary illumina ting gas and
compressed by weights.
The fire eater has beneath the sole of his
foot an ingenious apparatus ending in a
tube which fits exactly into another tube
coming up through the platform from I'M
derneath, and forming a tight connection
when he steps upon it; very fine rubber
tubes, of the same color as the magicians
dress which is usually diabolical scarlet
red, run up along his body and along the
arms to the farthest end Of the index fin
gers; anothe tube runs around the neck
and Up under his chin, which Is usually
covered by false beard, ending at his
netfer lip.
When entering upon the stage all the
lights are usually turned down to heighten
the effect CT the performance. The opera
tor steps upon the platform. makes his
cor nection, and after a sign that he is
ready, the gas is turned on from beneath.
Wien he feels that 1t is beginning to es-
cape from the tube at the end of his finger
he lights II by means of a little push bat
ton which is conveniently located near by,
and sometimes even within his clothes on
the inside of the cloak. The gas once burn
ing, he has it entirely under his control,
to light or turn out any one of the various
Jets he has previously arranged about his
body. The Jets on the fingers are controlled
by pressure of the thumb upon the thin
rubt er tube; the gas jet on his lip Is light
nv al
turns up his face, opens his mouth and
pretends to blow the flame from his mouth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-21
THE LARGEST TORTOISE.
Quarter of Ton in Weight and
Thirteen Feet Around.

FROM COSMOS.
There is reported from the Isles Egmont.
in the Indian ocean, not far from the Isle
Maurice, the capt,lrr of an enormous male
land tortoise, the largest thus far known.
These islands lie In about latitude 6O de-
grees, 40 minutes south and longitude 60
degrees, minutes east. They are without
fresh water, though one of them has
salt lake of considerable area. They have
not been known hitherto as the resort of
land tortoises, though the neighboring
islands have them in abundance. This tor
toise and his mate have been seen on tie
island recently at various times. Here are
his chief dimensions:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-21
A Dog Story.
From Harper's Round Table.

A London story is apt to be a hard sort of
a tale to believe, but is never lacking in in
terest. The latest is Of dog who takes a
daily walk with its mistress. The animal
has observed that at certain crossing the
policeman stops the traffic to allow his mis-
tress to pass over The other day the dog
went out alone. and when he came to the
crossing he Darked to attract the police
mans attention. The policeman observed
what the dog wanted. He stopped the traf-
fic and the dog walked solemnly across.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-21
Inches.

A CURIOUS tieShy eXcreScence on each side
of the shell is conjectured to be designed as
protection to the latter when the crea-
ture is in certain positions. 1t is not known
in other land tortoises, though it may be a
popularity of aged males. This tortoise Is
126 pounds heavier than the one now living
at Port Louis, Isle Maurice. recently known
as the largest captured living.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-21
Money TO Burn.

From the Salem Gazette.
Maud-"Did you know young Golightly is
awful rich7 Why. they say he has money to
burn"
Clara-'TIas he? Oh. how wish he'd taxa
me for a MATCH"
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