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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-04
Entertainment at LaureI-street.

An entertainment will be given at
Iaurel-Street Methodist church tonight
for the benefit of the church. The follow
ing programme will be rendered: Over
ture. by audience and choir. Prayer, By
pastor. Rev. T. J. Taylor. Solo. by Cap
tain f. w. Cunningham. Lecture, by Hon.
NJ. F. Maury. of Ashland, Va. Selection
nv Laurel-Street church choir. Reoita-
ton, by Miss Virgie Pollard. Trio by
Messrs C. A. Carter and Elba Koran
and Mrs. Hooper. Recitation, by Miss
Linda Flippin. Solo, by Mr.. George r.
shoebridge. Solo. by Miss Alma Irene
Mccormack. Selection, by Jefferson Quar-
tette. Benediction. The committee of Ar
rangements consists OF Messrs. S. e.
Atkins chairman. Albert Hoverstock, and
Edward ID. Mccormack.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-04

education and the general public With
the same generosity which has always
marked the dealings of the Thomas 1am-
lily with Richmond College, the income
from this wisely Invested fund rs ample
TO bring the leading specialists OF the
two hemispheres TO this classic platform.
Only men of recognized leadership IN
their departments OF work In the educa-
tional world are sought after, and the
instruction they bring Is original and
fresh from the students and thinkers
brain. IL Is the leader OF science and
the maker OF literature whom Professor
Wlnston's committee want and will have
no other. On the catalogue OF previous
lectures are the names Of some OF the
most distinguished educators and think
ers OF America and Europe. Professor
Breasted, who delivers the present course,
though a young man, Is leader In the
study Of the Egypt wonderland.
From the earliest dawn of the age OF
investigation, and from the infancy OF
history, Egypt has been regarded as
land OF a mysterious benighted, but glori-
Gus past. Every line OF the known his
tory Of this country thrills with interest
and before the advance OF earnest. per-
sistent study and early-morning thought
the dimness Is melting away. The HER
ogIyphics have descended from the cate
CORY of mystery TO the level of language
and can be read with ease. This wonder
full advance marks the key which VIII
unlock many dark chamber or Egypts
and the worlds past. Dr. Breasted has
spent much time in Egypt. is thoroughly
familiar with the topography of the coun-
try. 1t has been his good fortune TO
sail on the waters Of the great Nile ana
pick his way among the ruins of its fallen
temples. The lecturer is represented as
a pleasant speaker. having in a marked
degree the power OF vivid portrayal OF
his thought and mental picture. To in
terest and aid the hearer. the whole
course will be richly illustrated by stere-
opticon views OF the land
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-04
Genuine Negro Minstrels Tonight.

Richards q Pringle's Georgia Minstrels
Ne the attraction. at the Academy this
evening. This Is the hrst visit OF TINS
NganizatiOn 10 this city since they have
increased the strength OF the company,
Which % now led By Billy Kersands, the
most C0mical genuine negro minstrel
lp)n the stage. The company Is COM
posed entirely Of colored men, and the
tiicrmauce that they give is reputed 10
1e Tree from vulgarisms. and as enter
aiming as those given by white COM
sanies. The troupe, which numbers forty
nem6ors, includes Neil Moore, Jr., the
Williams Brothers, Allie Brown, the Dia-
hold Quartette, Gauze the cont0rtionist.
go other fan-makers, who have appeared
pr The hrst-ciass theatres OF the South.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-04
Richmond College VS.. Columbian
University.

Richmond College viii meet the Column
bian University of Washington. on the
gridron here tomorrow afternoon at S:45
O'clock This viii no doubt be one of the
most exciting and interesting games
played here this season. The Columbian
boys gave the Richmond Athletic Club
their nrst defeat. and the game with the
strong Richmond College eleven is looked
forward 10 with a great deal OF interest
Manager Dean says he has every conf
ocnce of winning the game. Richmond
College has won three straight games,
and The Columbian University two. The
college team, though light one, plays
The best scientific game played here his
season. The eleven will be on the cam
pus every afternoon this week practicinS
against the second eleven under the m
siuctIons OF their fine coach Mr. WI
liam Wertonbaker, OF the University OF
Virginia. The game will be called at $40
o'clock. ana there VIII be SUFFICIENT
humber Of officers 10 keep the crowd
back one OF the features Of the last
fame was the keeping Of the crowd of
OF iN" park near the bleacheries ana
sir ud.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-04

Schedule Effective October 3, 1so7'
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND. VA.

Schedule Effective October 3, 1so1'
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND. VA.
ZOO A. NJ, No. IL. southern Express,
daily for Atlanta. Augusta, ana
banvilie. Greensboro. Salisbury.
and Charlotte. Sleeper open at s'So
Il. NJ.
Connects AT DanviIle, Salisbury.
and Charlotte with the Washington
and Southwestern Limited tNo. 80,
carrying sleepers New YORK 10
Ashevllle. Hot Springs, Chattanoo-
ga, and Nashville; New York 70
Memphis; New York 10 New Or
leans; New York 10 Tamps; an ns,
Washington and Memphis. Connec-
tons are made for all points IN
Texas and California. Sleeper open
for occupancy at $3.50 =. NJ.
1900 noon; No. 2. solid train aahy o ior
ley with Farmville and Powhatan
railroad. AT Keysville for Clarks-
vile. oxford, Henderson, ana Dur
ham, and at Greensboro tor Dur
ham. Raleigh. and winston Salem;
at Danviile with No. IS, United
States fast mall solid train. daily
for New Orleans and points Soutn.
which carries sleepers New YORK 70
New Orleans. and New York 10
Jacksonville. Through sleeper Sails
bury TO Nashville via Chattanoosa,
also, Pullman tourist sleeper every
"Wednesday Washington to San
Francisco. without change.
600 r. NJ, No. II. local. daily, except
Sunday. for Keysville and interme-
TRAINS ARRIVE AT RICHMOND.
500 A. M.
6:25 p. NJ, from Atlanta, Augusta,
Asheville and Nashville.
$40 A. NJ, from Keysyille.
LOCAL FREIGHT TRAINS:
Nos 81 and So. between Manchester ana
Neapols. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-04
Reception at DIR. Hogs's Church.

IN, me oihcers and teachers Of the Sunday
ta0oi OF the Second Presbyterian CDR.
suofe0 church have invited the pastors
s sne officers and teachers Of ali the Pres
tilaa Sunday schools OF Richmond ana
- chester to meet them at a reception
~ DC given al the Sunday~school room OF
~ hcEe's church this evening al 5
=, Of social nature. some matters Of i'm
ket1nte 10 the Presbyterian sunday
ha.pe' Union will be considered IL y
az that there will be a full attend
sseS Of an the officers and teachers OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-04
MUST HAVE THEIR LICENSES.
Many, summoned Before Justice
John Because They Have Not.

Justice Johns cases in the Police
Realm yesterday morning ran into the
thIr,ies. fortles, and ffties. These were
mostly vell-known gentlemen, who have
been operating their many trades and
professions without license. The effect
vas to bring out the necessary
Change" and, in consequence, most Of
the cases were dismissed.
Willie Ragland tcOloreO was charged
with striking Jennie Ragland, his most
dutful spouse, and backing her eye
William the Conqueror owned up to the
puenistic hit, and was taxed $40.
John Allen, the colored man who some
time ago succeeded in making his eS-
cape from the "pen," was brought INTO
court. but the case went over until
Saturday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-04
oEcyproLoGyv AT THE COLLEGE.
Prof. Breasted to Begin His Course
of Lectures Tonight.


Professor James IL. Breasted, OF the
Chicago University, begins tonight his
series of five lectures at Richmond Col
lege on "Egyptology." The hour OF the
lecture is SIS o'clock, and the exercise
win take place in the college chapel.
professor Charles II. Winston. chairman
of the Lecture Committee. VIII preside
The specific subject of the discourse TO-
night win be the Beginnings; the HIS
toric opinion of Egypt; the pecipher-
ment of Champollion; the Nile and It's
valley; the People: the Dawn OF CIVIL
1sfion Tomorrow night the second
of the series will be given, tho discourse
being an expansion of the same general
subject. AS is known by the great many
~ oyor the state who have had the
Measure 10 attend these courses OF lee
lures. they are provided by the James
Tbomas lecture endowment fund, ana are
free 10 all friends of the college. higher
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-04
DEPARTURE OF STEAMERS.

Passengers can leave Richmond DAILY
via Chesapeake and Ohio railway at $50
A. M, or Richmond and Petersburg rail-
road Norfolk and Western route) A.
NJ, connecting at Norfolk with Old Do
minion Line steamer, sailing same eve
ning for New York.
ALL-wATER ROUTE.
Steamship old Dominion leaves Rich
mond every Monday al 3 p. NJ for New
York via James river.
Company's, 9O3 east Main street; Chesa-
peake and Ohio railway, and Richmond
and Petersburg railroad depots, and AT
company's office. 1919 east Main street,
Richmond. Baggage checked through.
FREIGHT
for New York and all points beyond can
be shipped by direct steamers, sailing
from Richmond every MONDAY AND
leaving Richmond WEDNESDAY s T..
NJ. for Norfolk, connecting with steamer
for New York.
Manifest closed one hour before sailing
time.
Freight received and forwarded. and
through bills OF lading issued for all
northern, eastern, and foreign ports.
FROM NEW YORK.
Passengers can leave daily except Sum
day. TO Norfolk or Old Point Comfort.
connecting with Norfolk and Western
railroad or Chesapeake and Ohio railway
Direct steamers via James-river route)
leave every SATURDAY passenger and
freight. and MONDAY dreight only.
Sailing from cOmpany's pier, No %
North river, foot OF Beach street, at 3 T..
M: Saturday, p. Nj.
Freight received and forwarded daily,
except Sunday.
For further information apply to
JOHN Il. MAYER, Agent,
1872 east Main street,
Richmond Va
w. L. GuilIaudeu. Yics-President and
Traffic Manager, New York. &C IS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-04
Meetings at Grove-Avenue Baptist
Church.

After deciding by a rising vote to hold
a series Of meetings, the GroVe-AVenue
Baptist church began the work on sun
day last. with a very large congregation
ON Monday night, in the midst OF
heavy storm, there was an excellent
turnout, and the exercises were lively
ana interesting Messrs. I. II. Elicit
j. A. Jacob, and Caleb Jacob all spoke
with much interest. and Rev. j. G. hiden
preached a short sermon on "Ihomas'
ana His Loss" on Tuesday night the
congregation was probably three or four
times as large as on Monday night MI
ii. r. Pollard opened with fine tax
on Christ as the Vine" Mr. Elicit
followed with a stirring and highly-en-
coufaging talk, and Rev. }. Z. hldeh
preached on what We ought to Seek
iYrst and Why" The attention was
deep and solemn, and the pastor and
people are looking for a genuine ana
general revival. and a large harvest.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-04
Y0RK-RIYER LINE VIA WEST POINT
THE FAVORITE ROUTE NORTH.
LEAVE RICHMOND.

4:3O p. NJ, No. 1s, Baltimore Limited.
daily, except Sunday, for West
Point, there making close connec-
tion on Mondays, Wednesdays, and
Fridays with steamer for Balti-
more also, with stage at Lester
Manor for Walkerton and Tappa-
hammock on Tuesdays. Thursdays,
and Saturdays.
days, Wednesdays, and Fridays, FOR
West Point and intermediate sta
tions. Connects with stage at Les
ter Manor for Walkerton and Tap
pahannock; also, at West Point
with steamer for Baltimore. stops
ZOO < NJ. No. IS, Local Mixed. Leaves
daily. except Sunday, from Vir-
ginia-Street Station for West Point
and intermediate stations, connect
ing with stage at Lester Manor for
walkerton and Tappahannock.
TRAINS ARRIVE AT RICHMOND.
o:17 A. NJ. daily.
1O:4O A. NJ, Wednesdays and Fridays
500 p. NJ, daily, except Sunday, from
West Point and intermediate sta
Steamers leave West Point at p. NJ
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. and
baltimore at 3 p NJ Tuesdays. Thurs
days, and Saturdays,
street. Open from A. M. to p. NJ,
and from $50 p. NJ to A. NJ. City ticket
office. 900 east Main street.
j. NJ CULP. w. A. TURK,
Traffic Manager. Gen. Pass. Agent
w. II. GREEN, General Superintendent,
" q W WEEsTBIJRY. Travelling Pas
senger Agent. 900 east Main street. Rich
Va 2
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-04

G. i al aE e -
NANxW Np!!!lLS!!lM Is!
.s schedds b E1eet


LEAVE RICHMOND. DYnD-SxwGB1
STATION.
300 A. NJ. Daily flicnmond and Hor-
folk VESTlBULE LIMIT
ED. Second-clsss tickets nos
accepted OH this train.
Dos A NJ, Daily, THE CHICAGO IN
PRESS" for LynchbuFG.
Roanoke. Columbus. anc
Chicago. Pullman sleeper
Roanoke to Columbus; alsos
log Radforc. Bristol, Knox
vile. Chattanooga, and In
s;3O p. NJ. Daily. for Norfolk, su6olk.
lf:5o p. H.. Daily. for Lynchburg and
Roanoke. Connects af Eoa-
ncke with Warrington and
Chattanooga Limited. Pull
man Sieepers Roanoke 10
Memphis and New Orleans.
PULLMAN SLEEPER between RICH
MOND AND LYNCHBURG ready Tor oc-
cupancy at p. n; also. Pullman SIespof
Petersburg to Roanoke. t
Trains arrive Richmond from Lynch
burg and the West daily SIS &. A..
and s;5s p. NJ. From Norfolk and the
East IL .o5 A. NJ, and vestihuled Limited
Up. NJ. ONCE: s2S Main street.
r. w. COURTNEY,
District Passenger Agent;
w. y. BETILL~
General Passenger Agent.
General Offices: Roanoke. Va. j. .
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-04

CO: , '''' ; :;
Effective October 20, 1897.
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND, BROAD
STREET STATION.
$50 A. M, Daiiy, with Parlor car, ror
Norfolk, Portsmouth, Oid
Point, Newport News. ana
principal stations. Connects
daily with Old dominion
steamships for New YORK
$40 p. NJ, Daily, with Pullman, Tor
local stations, newport
News, Old Point, Norfolk.
ana Portsmouth.
1000 A. NJ, Local train, except SUNDAY
for w. Clifton Forge. Con-
meets at Gordonsyilis for
orange, Culpeper. Ceiver-
ton, MANASSAS, Alexandria,
and Washington; at Union
station. Charlottesville. Tor
Lynchburs; at Basic for Ha-
215p. NJ. Daily. with Pullmans to Cir
cnnati. Louisville. and ST.
Louis. StBs only at impor-
tant stations. Connects At
Covington daily for Virginia
Hot Springs. Meals served
on Dining No. Z. Local
Train, except Sunday. fol-
lows above train from Cor
louisville to stanton.
$50 P. NJ, Accommodation, except sun
day, for Charlottesville.
fO.aO p NJ. Daily for Cincinnati. with
r. r.. Y. Pullmans to Hinton. w Va.
and Gordonsvfllr TO Ctncin-
natl and Louisville. Meals
served on Dinng-cars. Con-
meets at Stanton. except
Sunday. for Winchester, Vn.s
and at Covihgton, Va, daily,
for Hot Springs.
TRAINS LEAVE EIGHTH STREET
STATION.
IL 80 A. NJ, Daily. for Lynchburg ana
Clifton Forge. Connects at
Bremo, except Sunday. for
White Hall, except Sunday at
Balcony for Lexington. ana
at w. Clifton Forge with No.
1 for Cincinnati
400 p. NJ, Except Sunday. Local ac-
commodation for Columbia.
TRAINS ARRIVE At RICHMOND.
pROAD-sTREET STATION.
a.oo A M. Daily, from Cincinnati.
,I:I5 A. NJ, Daily. from Norfolk and Old
$50 p. NJ. Daily, from Cincinnati and
$50 p. NJ. Daily. from Norfolk and Old
Point.
74s p. NJ, Except sunday, from
w. Clifton Forge.
TRAINS ARRIyEi rI EIGHTH STREET
$50 A. NJ. Except Sunday. from co.um-
e:2o p. NJ. Daily. from Lynchburg ana
Clifton Forge, and, except
Sunday, from Lexington and
"n''e JOHN d. POTTS.
Assistant General PASSENGER Agent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-04
Good SamaritanS.
Noble Hearts Ready to Rescue
UnfOrtunates Who Fall by
the WaySide DR.. Greene's
Neryura IS the Road to
Health and Happiness.

rnbittefed as many people arc by the
,,;sls and disappointments Of life, the
e,orious fact remains that there is much
-. or,od than evil in the world. There
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-04
4 n I ATLANTTC-C0AST
lie '" h LINE.
Schedule In Effect November 1, 1897.
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND-UNION
DEPOT.

Schedule In Effect November 1, 1897.
DEPOT.
900 \. NJ, Daily. Arrives Petersburg
9:3l A. NJ. Norfolk HIS A.
NJ. Stops only at Petersburg.
Waverly, and Suffolk, Va.
9:O5 A. NJ, Daily. Arrive Petersburg
$3.50 A. NJ, Weldon ~
a. NJ, Fayetteville 4:15 r.
NJ, Charleston 1920 I. NJ,
Savannah 1850 A. NJ, Jack
sonville 1880 A. NJ. Port
Tampa 6:20 p. NJ. Connects
al Wilson with No. AZ, ar
irving Goldsboro' $40 L. NJ,
Wilmington 5:45 p. NJ. Pull
man Sleeper New York 10
Jacksonville.
25o p. NJ, Daily. Local Arrives Pc
tersburg S:42 p. NJ. Makes
all stops.
$50 p. NJ, Daily. Arrives Petersburg
619 p. NJ Makes all local
stops, Richmond and Peters
burg railroad
1880 p. NJ, Daily. Arrives Petersburg
S:Of p. NJ. connects with
Norfolk and Western for
Norfolk and intermediate
points, Emporla $40 Com
meets with A. and ID. Tor
stations between Emporia
and Lawrenceville), Weldon
9:42 =. NJ, Fayetteville 1W
A. NJ. Charleston 500 A. NJ,
Savannah sos A. ~, jack
sonville p. NJ. Port Tampa
NEW LINE TO MIDDLE
GEORGIA POINTS.-Arriv-
ing Aiken 7:2S A. NJ, Angus
TO $40 A. NJ, Macon II A.
NJ. Atlanta 1915 p. NJ. Pull
man Sleepers New York 10
Port Tampa, Aiken, Angus
Ia, and Macon.
1850 p. NJ, Daily. Arrives Petersburg
1875 A. NJ, Lynchburg 80
A. NJ. Roanoke 1850 A. NJ.
Bristol Ills p. NJ. Pullman
Sleeper Richmond to Lynch
s:5G r. NJ, Daily. Arrives Petersburg
9:31 p. H.. Weldon 11:20 L.
NJ. Makes local stops be-
tween Petersburg and Wei
don.
TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND.
4:20 A. NJ, Daily, from Jacksonville, Sa-
vannah, Charleston, Atlanta,
Macon. Augusta, and ali
points South.
S:15 A. NJ, Daily. except Sunday, At
lanta, Athens, Raleigh. Hen
derson. Lynchburg, and the
West.
s:37 A. NJ, Daily. Petersburg local.
500 A. NJ, Sunday only, from Atlanta,
Athens, Raleigh, Henderson,
I.ynchburg. and the West.
IL :05 A. NJ, Daily. Norfolk. Suffolk, ana
Petersburg.
$50 2. NJ, Daily. Jacksonville, Savan-
nah, Charleston. Whining
ton. Goldsboro'. and all
points South.
700 p. NJ, Daily. Norfolk, Suffolk Wa
verify, and Petersburg
S:56 z. NJ, Daily. Petersburg, Lynch
burg, and the West.
]. r. KENLY, T. NJ. EMERSON,
General Manager. Traffic Manager
II. NJ. EMERSON,
General Passenger Agent
G. s. CAMPBELL,
no Division Passenger Agent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-04
DEPARTURE OF STEAMERS.
S7,ssz VIRGINIA NAVIGATION
VXsNR COMPANY,
JAMES RIVER
DAY LINE.

steamer POCAhONTAS leaves MON-
DAY. WEDNESDAY, and FRIDAY at
A. NJ. for Norfolk, PORTSMOUTH. Oia
Point Newport News. Claremont. and
iames-riyer landings. and connecting az
did point and Norfolk for Washington.
Baltimore, and the North.
sta.e-rocms reserved for the night at
moderate prices.
EIectric-cars direct 70 the wharf. Fare.
only Si.50 and 81 to Norfolk. Music by
Grand Orchestrion:
Freight received for aboye-named places
North Carolina. IRWIN WEISIGER,
General Manager.
A. III. Drewry. President. so IL
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Orders for printing Gent 10 the Dispatch
Company win be given prompt attention.
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THE KLoSDIKE.

A PARTY is NOW BEING FORMED
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-04
TO VIRGINIA EDUCATORS
ARE YOU TEACHING
MAGILL'S HISTORY OF VIRGINIA {?
THE STANDARD SCHOOL HISTORY
OF OUR STATE,
MARY TUCKER MAGILL,
OF Winchester, Va.


OF Winchester, Va.
The first edition OF TINS history was pre-
pared at the request of Virginia educators
in 1873 and was adopted for pubiic-school
use while iE MS 1t has been readopted
by every State School Board since that
time. In sentiment ii Is loyal TO the
cause for which the South fought, while
at the same time 1t inculcates the most
loyal devotion 10 our General Govern
ment. 1t has often been pronounced one
of the most delightfully."- written books In
the English language, and is from start
to finish deeply interesting TO both young
and old.
AS A VIRGINIA HISTORY,
1T HAS NO Equal.
12mo.-374 pages-substantially bound in
cloth. fully illustrated. and is sold under
contract with the State Board of Educa-
ton for school use at 81 per copy. 1t can
be bought from booksellers throughout
the State at that price. Special prices
will be made to both public and private
schools for first introduction. Specimen
COMES for examination with view 10
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boardss principals. and teachers of col
leges. and private schools at so cents per
copy. which amount will be credited on
the first order for supply of books after
such adoption. For full particulars APP
oily or write to
P' j. II. BELL COMPANY,
Publishers,
LYNCEBURG, VA.
Use 9th Sa&Tu
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-27

One in good condition for preserving as
a museum specimen. The shot from my
gun tears their skins to pieces and
spoils them"
"Oh, I'll fix that for you,' replied Sir
Graham. Tomorrow morning I'll send
our boy Sheelah with you, and he will
get you all you want, without the least
injury to their skins, either"
So in the morning, very soon after
daybreak. Sheelah and / started. Shee-
lah was what they call in the West
Indies ''red niger; that is. he WASH t
exactly black, nor yet white, but a sort
of cross between. He had enormous
feet, hands as big as small hams,
nose that spread half over his face and
ears like pumpkin leaves. His mouth,
also, was immense, his lips rolled out
like the top of sea anemone; but his
teeth were white and regular.
Sheelah had his good points, even if
he wasn't beauty, and one of them
was his unvarying gOod-nature. And
he could whistle; from between those
thick lips he could send forth strains
almost as sweet and fascinating as
those Orpheus is said to have produced
with his Tyre.
He carried no gun. or even club, for
the aperture of the iguanas. but mere
" short lasso made of lianas, or
wood vines. to throw over their heads,
and guuny sack to put them in hen
caught | had my small bird gun, but
he cautioned me not to use it, as the
noise would brighten our prospective
game.
Arrived at the mangrove-bordered
streams. we crept slowly along under
the spreading branches, until Sheelah
pointed to limb and said. Dab, dab,
Massa: YOU no see UNI? Golly, him
big one, fo' suah!"
| saw nothing but the mangrove limb
at first. but finally made out the mon
ster. lying close along it, so nearly the
color of the limb and leaves that L
should never have discovered it un-
aided Now yo' keep still, an me
whistle um to sleep.
The iguana was apparently part
of the tree, so notionleSS was he; but
when Sheelah said he would put him to
sleep. he seemed to wink at me one of
his acknowledged eyes, as much as to
say: Just let him try it; he needn t
take me- for possum."
But we both stood stock still, and
Sheelah pursed up his great fat lips
and began to whistle.
At first the iguana seemed disposed
to dart away. and held my gun ready
to fire at him if he, did so; but Sheelah
placed one hand warningly on my arm,
and let the gun fall again. The bright
eyes twinkied maiiciously, watching
our every movement, and the body
seemed to be held alert for instant
fight But at last, after perhaps five
minutes of uninterrupted melody, the
rigid form began to relax, and the eyes
TO grow DINNER and DINNER. until they