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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-12-31

can never - 1ustifahle among civilized
nations To say CHRISTIAN should never
engage IN warfare except that moral war
fare which : waEei IN his onn bosom =
70 say that man whom God has edcirp@d
WITH muscles. 6ratnS. skill and a prophetic
vision Of consequences should rest in su-
pine quiescepce and allow wrong 20 tram
pie upon right atheism and pagauism 10
sGQptant Christianity. II ls the most pU-
sllansm0us tNadile. aud IS unworthy the
utterance of an intelligent man Men 60
not fight today for the sake OF fighting.
but for the sake Of some great principle.
Rome fought for ACKNOWLEDGMENT Bar
harous nations fought merely for pastime.
Amo-uous mon9rchs have fought for ser-
rtory. few have waged wars merely for
commercial reasons We are rapidly pass
tng beyond the boundary Inc OF SlcE un-
worthy sentiments. Therefore, I say, tho
dawn IS breaking We are apPrOac ning the
glorious peace which snail Some tirue en-
vel0p the world I'm its sDotless nantes as
IN the silent shades of night the frost king
flngs MS hab-lments OF purity over for
est and meadow and stream | cannot Ae
forced into The belief that God expected
no Christian 10 take part in war When
personal insult IS offered il IS Christian 10
be- pacific. tranquil. forgiying when weak,
helpless humanity IS Wronged We have a
right to resist H. and believe with force
doers hs made 20 shrink, and bestial ra-
lures De conquered. How ardeutly We AL
desire peace. not shameful peace. nut a
glorious peace
Rev. Il. f. Johonnot said; Like thun-
der clap out Of a clear sky, President
Cleveland's recent message and the puoli-
cation OF Secretary Oiney's note in the
Venezuelan matter has brought the nation
10 the most serious war crisis it has met
since the Nason-Sl.deli episode. This mat-
ter demands the serious attention of tho
pulpit. II is not of main Importance what
the Monroe doctrine il, nor whether Il *
involved here in this issue We are not
hound 20 follow precedent entirely in cs-
tahlishing our national policy We have IS
much right TO make precedent now as
did Monroe in his time. Neither is il of
main Importance whether the Monroe do.-
trine Is a part of international law. Each
nation has a right 10 INSIST on what is for
IL own best interest. The main question
is. on the one hand, what is necessary TO
preserve our national interest and safety
and. on tlls other, what policy - in accord
With the laws of humanity and Justice Ii
is time 10 insert new principle in inter
national law, that the strong nations shall
guard the weak ones against aggression
This spirit bresthes IN olney's note, and il
Is this tone which rouses the nation To tho
support OF its position. ! am proud OF my
country II she has tnterfered on the ground
OF simple justice TO a weak nation and
tahl,shed this precedent in international
relations. How far such interference shall
r. whether to involving us in war is an
szes matter. but the principle is sound sni
z4ould De adopted in International matters.
uVng rights, let US dare maintain them,
no matter at what cost. Let us stand for
Justice"
Mr. Rush spoke in similar strain.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-12-31
CRISIS IN THE TRANsvAAL.
Foreigners Demand Equal Privileges
will the BGer~.

London. Dec. 30.-Prof. James Rrice.
NJ. +. for the south division Of Aberdeen
has arrived in England from South Africa,
and was asked for his views upon the sit
uation in the TTansvaal. He said: There
Is pretty widespread feeling of dissati
faction with the existing condition OF af-
fairs in the Transvaai. Much would de-
pend on President krueger's attitude. II
IS hoped that the Transvaal government
will recognize that the situation Is or may
become serious. The population Of Utland-
ers is increasing rapidly" Prof. Brice
said that when he was at Cape Town. in
the British territory OF Cape Colony 1.0oo
persons were leaving there weekly for the
Rand,
johannesburg, South Africa, Dec. 30
The political crisis here. brought about by
the efforts Of the foreign population TO oh
tain an equal political footing with the
Beers, has reached an acute stage. The
exodus Of wemen and children is increas-
ing All the trains leaving are crowded.
and the price of foodstufTs has risen great
ly. All kinds OF hellicose rumors are cur
rent, and the government has notified the
burghers 20 be ready for active service in
case Of an emergency. The mercantile as
ISOLATION has formed itself into a town
guard for the purpose Of preserving order
and protecting life and property. They
viii not take part in a revolution or riot
OF any kind. and have asked the govern
ment TO supply them with arms and am
munition. Several OF the leading mines
are expected TO close today. President
Kruger, in an interview with a represen-
tative OF the Associated Press. expressed
regret at the recent agitation. and said.
IF the position Is aggravated many dis
astrous consequences are tn be apprehend-
ed especially In mining and commercial
enterprises The present attitude of the
I-tlen1s~s does not C0nduce 10 calm con-
sideration OF their alleged grievances. The
government will give them an opportunity
for free speech on their grievances, such
as does not incite 20 rebellion. hut is fully
prepared 10 stop any movement against
dlsturhance OF law and order"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-12-31
Heavy snowfall In The Fast.

Denver. Dee a-The wiHlstorn IN Den
ser today vas one of the worst ever ex-
.--trnre1 here At a. n. the Wind vas
fi1winz at the rate ~ fortv-nye miles an
haa~ II Increased On. velocity uRtH : -.
ana f7r ave minutes blsG - the rate ~
rn8e "a minute All tae mountain lines ~
tha Colorado Telephone Company are down
~ Louis Dec 35- Dispatches from
Southern Illinois say the heaviest snow-
storm far several years IN that section IS
pre4 alling
TnI.araroIis. Dec 8.-one n the hcav-
lest snswstorFus receatly seeT set 81 here
last night and today a foot Of snow COW
srs he ground
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-12-31
Enormous immigration IN 1895.

Now York. Dec - Deputy Commission
er ~ immigration AcSweeny estimates
that about 6@e0 more immigrants arrived
al Ellis island the past year than tn 1895.
Thus FAR fn December So lf9 immigrants
have. arrived Fstimatiug i4H9 for this
month. the total for 1895 is - G87, and the
increase over last year q SO For ls$i
the arrivals at the immigrant station we're
is- a8 and FOR I~2 Is2 s44. DepHty Com
m ssIouer NJ Sweeny says the character
of the immigrants is much better than IN
previous years This Improvement IS due
ro the ria,id enforcement u the inWigra-
zion Iaws. he saws The imu7i grants or last
year brought s. @19@o with them. The
immigrants of this year brought much
larRar sAm.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-12-31

Boston. Dec. 30.-lt is impossible to ber-
row money here today The hanks would
not accept Pullman stock as collateral
at per cent Several banks have APP
piled 20 the clearing house for certificates.
There is a suspicion that money IS being
boarded 10 buy the expected new govern
mcnt bonds.
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r,.. Kar.an s,,ro,io, Crt,,ca,

s. Petersburg. Dec 50-A dispatch to
the Nova Nreyma from Niafivostock says
the situation OF affairs in Korea Is most
serious The king IS constantly surrounded
bv Jaoanese snies. and fears ne viii - a
s., -sfnat tasi The king Is guarded nightly by
American missionaries
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pus-ia and France Are with Is

Vienna. Dec 30 The St Petersburg
correspondent OF the Freie Presse teie-
graphs that Russia and France have ac-
tuailv promised diplomatic support 20 the
United States In. the Venezuelan troubles.
and adds that Russia Is prepvred 10 faeii-
tale a United States loan with her own
gold reserve.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-12-31
~ THE PULPIT.
ago Preachers ~av IL J. Oar Duty
70 Resist Oppression

a-- Dse 81 Tho Nanez1~lan q1es-
.ss.a firr shed "a tex} far palpt es-
e, .r the snaay sermons. EsF. M t-
- Favnes. ~ the F.azfe~eod EapE y
P4v r.. F. Jahonuot. ~ the fttk
T-r.rar.au CHURCH. and Rev John
OF the Militant. spoke oD the SUI
.r--na~ - a~'}ssse ran through Afr.
s- ~rrxr4Eaftou when nc SAID
p ug.sk h4na8.tv - WrouEei Ne
r.gat 10 rs-vat .t. and Hellsse "a q q
- a~-nz Mr HAYNES s43. auaof =
f..~g~ WY 90 m netsa No0
- knezs 10. p.ety say taAt N-r
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Los Angeles Dec. "a. . Majors. AK
sress!xe nne utter Of the 4. =. A. no wBs
assaulted on FRIDAY uiEht last. u very
badly injured ard ir 4 low condition f0-
aav 4 dtfflcult operation u retieve the
pressure on bis brain EIl De attempted
tbs afternoon
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-ewer. of the supreme court. has accept
a place on the Venezuelan commits
IN.
David Josiah Brewer was born in Smyr-
&. Asia Minor. June -. l,31. He studied
Wesleyan University and at Yale.
lere ne was graduated in lS56 Ttudied
y IN the Office of his uncle. David Dud-
Field. IN New York city, was gradu-
"A az Albany Law school in 1S5S. was
mitted 20 the bar in New YORK city.
gagged in farming in Stockbridge.
,ss. In ts5S and 1853. removed Go the
4 ~ and practiced his profession 10 Kan
city. Mo, andi afterward in L"aven-
4 rth. Kan In ls6l-4 he was "A United
feS commissioner in lS62-l Judge Of
d hate and Judge of the I@aNeuWorth
4 mtg criminal court: iu lSl-,-f9 iuuEe OF
nrst judicial court nj the state. and at
Il same time superintendent of public
n 1ols. tn lSs4-79 city attorney. and in 1870
lSsi Judge of the Kansas supreme
u r. he hiled the office also Of vice
NJ sident. and subsequently, that Of presi-
2 of th.. board Of education. In 1854
III Mas appointed United States Judge for
II Eighth circuit. and in lss3 be vas ap-
ri ted a supreme Justice.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-12-31
POPTLISTS DON'T Vote.
The Republicans Take the Con-
troll of the Senate.
NEW COMMITTEES ACCEPTED.
Democrats Insist That the Repub-
licans Are Now Responsible.

The Free silver Republicans Dictated
Terms to Their Party-A Scholarly
speech by Lodge, In support of the
Monroe Doctrine.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-12-31
rho scnndals on ti,e Renr.

San Francisco. Dec. af-The examina-
tion Of the scandals growing out OF the
last cruise Of the revenue cutter Bear be-
Gan today. The programme was In the
nature ~ a preliminary examination n
the charges recently made by fhe vessel s
crew against fieuts- Derry and Daniels
"a order 10 determine vhether the accuse
tlora uazeess sufficient merit 20 warra nt
= regular court inquiry. The examination
ie erected 80 ~ productive ~ some very
saneatioaai stories, as the crew cf ths
paar upon whom the burden 81 proof
rests promise 70 Furnish evidence e. sup
mort their charges.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-12-31

Never Iet = cough rua on from day -
sav 10 Indicates either infamfnB ton or
irritation. whiea. Il allowed - eontinue.
nav result iu serious injury - the lungs.
4 few desez or Ayers C8Frry PsctOral
cures any pulmonary complaint not en-
t.rely beyond the reach % medicine.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-12-31

when you want cossl free from rock. dirt
AID SCOT, order Newcastle
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JUDGE BREWER APPOINTED
, Be Member of the Venezuela ian
Boundary Commission.

Washington City Dec. 30.-Jusiice
-ewer. of the supreme court, has accept
a place on the Venezuelan commits
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Continued OF Second P-se.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-24
A Lucky Lion.

A few years ago a number OF gen
tlemeu residing in Hawaii, who were
tired oil politics and who felt the
depression caused by the establish
ment of the republic, decided to
emigrate to South Africa. 1t was
commonly reported that Tommy
Lucas would be among the adven-
turers. He didn't go, and those who
who did enter on the adventure have
succumbed to fever and lions.
Lucky the man who preferred to be
the roaring lion in Honolulu rather
being inside lion in Africa.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-24
"Not Much"

1t is stated in a paper that Colo
mel w. II. Cornwell is DESTROYS OF
buying into the Fashion Stablet.
The Colonel, who left for Maui
yesterday, was interviewed by rep
resentative of this paper and ans
wered most emphatic mot much
Mr.. Cornwell has all the experience
and money in the stable business
that he cares for at present.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-24
Timely Topics.
Honolulu, July S9, 1895.

Honolulu, July g@, 1895.
1t cannot be denied that the
war cloud which hangs over the
world at present is getting darker
and darker. 1t is a historical
fact that the end Of each cen
fury has always been fraught
with bloodshed and strife, in
ternally as well as externally.
The great powers of Europe to-
day are making and unmaking
alliances of all kinds. The fact
is that diplomacy to-day is using
every means to postpone the day
when the crash must come and
gain time for the different coun-
tries to prepare themselves for
the gigantic struggle which will
and must take place before the
present generation dates its let
ters in the year 1900. Turkey
is threatened from all sides. The
Russian bear is extending his
claws and licking his blood
thirsty tongue towards the East
and South in anticipation of
gain. The passive and cold
brother nations who inhabit the
scandinavian peninsula are
now glaring ferociously ready to
spring at each others Threats.
Germany, under its impetuous,
indiscreet imperial master, is
drifting into the deceptive mael-
strom Of conquest, and war, in
which all past experience, all
knowledge gained through the
horrors of war are forgotten, and
where only false sentiment and
sham patriotism are ruling.
And while the giants get
ready for the great war their
leaders have realized one thing,
and that is, that no army will
have show, no militia a chance,
except provided with the indis-
pensable bicycle. And no Won
der that the monarchial coun-
tries of Europe prefer the "Mon-
arch" to any other kind, and
supply their "wheeling cavalry"
with that favorite brand.
We have watched proceedings
in the great countries with a
great deal of care, and we have
secured the sole agency for Ha-
wall of the Monarch Cycle. We
have realized that, not alone a
large stock is necessary, but that
a workshop, in which all needed
repairs can be done is in the in
terest of our patrons, and we have
established one above our stores
Oh Fort street. This "bicycle
infrmary" will attend to any
sickness" which the wheel
may meet through accident OF
lack Of care. Our prices are far
below veterinary figures. We
fix the Monarchs sold by us al
cost price if ever they should
need it. We have everything
on hand and have secured the
services Of a most experienced
bicycle man, whose work We
guarantee,
AS the bicycle is not only o.
advantage in war but love, We
wish to call the attention Of the
young boys and girls who have
to spend their vacations in Ho
nolulu, that we have wheels jus
suitable for them. If daddy
can't send them to the country
for a trip-or buy them a bow
wow-let them ask him for ,
Monarch. 1t will give more
pleasure and last much longe
than even a volcano trip.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-24

The Asiatic passengers in tn
City of Picking were released yester
day from the quarantine.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-24

Contractor Bickal is more than
satisfied with the terms of his settle
ment with the o. r. q J.. Co.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-24

One dollar spent at Sachs Clear
ance Sale will go as far as three
spent anywhere else.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-24

DR.. Armitage has been exonerated
by the Board of Health and left for
his post last night.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-24

Wilcox Hall, the gift of G.. N
Wilcox to the lepers, was dedicated
with appropriate formalities last
Thursday.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-24

Miss Anita Neumann is in town.
Her wedding to Consul Focke will
take place next month.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-24

The Won Tempsky family arrived
in the Hall to bid goodbye to Ma
jor Wodehouse and family
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-24

The Lehua has returned and gone
out of commission. She is now in
the service Of Wilder S. S. Co. They
get the money ($l0,000), she got the
fame. And who gets the blame?
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-24

Ladies cry for it, girls demand it
and the little kids howl for dresses
of Silk Striped Challies. There are
still some yards left of this fashion
able material at the store of l.. b.
Kerr on Queen street.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-24

The Mowers is not telephoned
as we go to press-2:30.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-24

Sam Woods, who lately met with
an accident, is improving rapidly.
He is now recuperating at Puuhue
ON Hawaii.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-24

The son of Jimmie Holt reached
his first anniversary of his birthday
last Monday and got fine send of.
Keep it up Jimmie.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-24

The guns and ammunition wit h
which the Lehua was ornamented
were landed yesterday and returned
to government charges.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-24

@. A. Brown is in town again.
The country feels safe.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-24

Elder Jensen of Salt Lake City
gave an interesting lecture to the
members of the Salvation army
yesterday.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-24

Mrs. Porter Boyd is recovering
from the effects of her accident.
She will with Mr. Boyd shortly visit
Hilo.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-24

Palmer Woods is in town.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-24

The Parker party is enjoying life
on Hawaii. The bracing climate of
Waimea has been highly beneficial
to the visitors.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-24
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

@. j. Felk is in town.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-24

The Mariposa will be here to
morrow from the Colonies.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-24

The Japanese bamboo village at
Wainaku has been destroyed by fire.
Photographers and other landscape
picturesquers have lost another
chance.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-24

Big reduction in every department
during this week at Sachs Clear
ance Sale. Don't miss this oppor-
tunity.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-24

Palmer Woods is not manager of
Kapapala Ranch as stated by the
Advertiser. Palmer runs his own
ranch, and its name is Puuhue.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-24
NOTICE.

SUBSCRIBERS ARE RESPECTFULLY
- notified that all subscriptions are pay
able strictly in advance by the month,
quarter or year.
G. @. KENYON,
l7-tl Manager.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-24

1t is reported that A. M. Brown
is to be Marshal, r, Hitchcock his
deputy and A. w. Carter Attorney
General,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-24

The illness OF Chas. Hammer is
deplored by his many friends. M.
Hammer, who is one Of the staunch
citizens of Hawaii, has succumbed
to the fever now prevalent and is
under most precarious conditions.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-24

Ring up S41, if you have anything
to say to The INDEPENDENT.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-24
COyartneFSDip Notice.

TIME UNDERSIGNED HAVING PUR-
chased the business known as the
California Wine Company, beg to an
nounce 10 their friends and the public that
they have formed coparlnership to carry
on The business at the old stand, and have
assumed all accounts owing to and by said
firm.
tsigned) G. r y; ER EGTGnnoN
24-1W
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-24

Address all communications to the
Editorial Department OF the INDIE
PENDENT to Edmund Norrie. Bust
ness letters should be addressed TO
G. O. Kenyon, This is necessary Tor
the present as the Post Office will
withhold all mails addressed simply
to the INDEPENDENT, owing to the suit
brought by A, V, Gear. y
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-24

M. e. Silva has few samples Of
Challies which will be found on in
spection to be far superior to those
in any other store in town. A fresh
supply is expected by next boat
Prices and quantities to suit GUS
TONERS,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-24

Man-depraved man-now wants
to be well-dressed. Let him go
down to Queen street and select a
piece of goods intended to make a
most becoming and fashionable suit
and his object is gained. l.. b. Kerr
furnishes the material.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-07-24

The directors of the Baseball
League have decided that the pro-
test made by the Unknowns in re-,
gard to the last game is not based
on Justice, The Unknowns are over
ruled but they will win the next
game and 80 the season.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1895-10-23
Tree Trunks as Filters on Ships.

A well-known Australian engineer,
NJ. Pfstcr, is stated to have discovered
n remarkable property of the trunks of
trees, u.-mely, that of retaining the
salt of sea-water that has filtered
through the trunk in the direction of
the fbcrs. He has consequently con-
structed an apparatus designed to util-
ize this property in obtaining potable
water for the use of ships crews. This
apparatus consists of pump, which
sucks up the sea water into a reservoir
and then forces it into n filter formed
by the tree trunk. AS soon as the pres
sure reaches 1.5 to 2.5 atmospheres the
water is seen at the end of from one to
three minutes, according to the kind of
wood used, to make its exit. from the
other extremity of the trunk, at first in
drops and then in fine streams, the wa
ter thus filtered being potable, freed,
in fact, from every particle of the
usual saline taste which is such a draw
back to water obtained in the ordinary
manner,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1895-10-23
The Elephant as a PIayfellow.

A man who has travelled in India
great deal says that an elephant is
better playfcllow for boy than dog.
The native boys make the elephants
take them in swimming. They climb
on the elephants back and ride in tri-
umph to the best swimming hole. The
elephant walks into deep water and
keeps right on walking until there's
nothing to be seen of him except his
trunk and a good level island of back.
The boy stands on the island and yells
like - well, just about like good,
healthy American boy, and he dives off
the island, and the elephant grabs him
with his trunk and puts him up onto
"dry land" and answers his yell with a
cry that's half snort and half whoop,
and altogether he gives that boy just
as good time "in swimming" as if he
had lived in America and never
dreamed of using an elephants back
for a springboard. Queer country, In
dia, isn't it?