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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-27

Eve fixed the sheep, then took to the
lookouts to watch. About midnight
we saw him-a wonderful specimen,
with head uplifted and nostrils smiling
in the wind. Suddenly he crouched,
and then crept slowly toward the
frenzied sheep that was bleating in its
terror. Then there was sudden swish
of the tail, a powerful spring, and in
moment tiger and sheep had disap-
peared.
From the pit there came the terri
BILE warnings of the trapped beast. The
nit was large and there was no danger
either of his getting out or of injuring
himself. We had just begun to de-
scend when we heard the roaring of a
second tiger not far away, and evil
IDENTIFY in answer to the one We had
trapped. Nearer and nearer grew the
cries, and suddenly out into the patch
of moonlight bounded the most mag
nifcent female tiger l have ever seen.
She stopped a moment, evidently try
ing to locate the cries of the male, and
then crept slowly toward the pit.
"And then down below came UP the
howls of, the Gagged mate. The female
had ceased her roaring and walked
SLOWLY around the mouth of the pit,
examining every part carefully, paw
ing here and there and emitting low
purring the while. AS though ne
knew that help was by, the male tiger
remained quiet. Soon her eye caught
sight of a sapling that had not fallen,
but which hung, supported by two 9TH
ers. on the side of the pit. She walked
out on these, testing their strength at
every step. My heart almost stopped
beating as | realized that probably
would catch them both, and my hopes
proved true
GAS she reached the center Of the
sapling there was a crack, and the
whole mass dropped into the pit. Then
came such roarings as 1t had never
been my lot to hear before. The beat
ers and myself came down from the
trees and danced dance of Joy around
the mouth Of the trap. stationed
sentinels around the imprisoned beasts
and then went to my tent to make
plans for catching them. We had them
in. hut the hardest part was to get
them out.
1.-THE next morning we started to
make a cage that would hold the
beasts. At last it was done, and the
next question was how to get them in 1t
from the pit. We fenced off part OF
the bottom of the pit by letting down
strong planks from the top, and into
this Enclosure the tigers were driven.
Then natives constructed a gang
plank from the bottom Of the pit to
the month of the cage. Along the
gangplank the blood of calf was
SMILED and the calf itself put In the
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-27

regularities on Vibert's part, and sss-
poets that Sis signature was scored
by fraud. He has come to the SOM
mary to warn Sis against believing VI
beyt's promise Of marriage, but finds
her skeptical. Vibert, overhearlns her
answer to Ridy, takes advantage Of her
evident prefence for him, and, having
Just heard Scarboro say that he had
not as yet secured the proofs Of his. w
berts, crookedness, demanded that the
girl decide between them. Sis takes
vibert's part and ,dsmisses her old
sweetheart. Vibert then makes . fOrI
NAL offer OF his hand to Sis, on condl-
ton that she sigp-the agreement. She
has scarcely Left the room. In a sem
pest of Joy at the prospect of being the
wife OF the man she thinks she loves,
when Miss Van Ness; the young teacher
whom Vibert has already proposed to
time and time again. enters. Bellev-
ing, as he does. that Sis will soon re-
turn with the Instrument that will
bring all his business plans to fruition,-
ne luCiuCHtdliy AdhCo LILO oesAAAO SaASA
to Miss Van Ness, and she, glancing
toward the conservatory, sees. Sis, who,
is coming back with the signed agree
ment, and draws Vibert out for the
purpose Of ending the delusion under
which her young friend has 50 long
rested. ,Vibert, falls readily. into the,
trap, and Sis slips away heartbroken,
without his having seen her. Elsie re-
jects Vibert's offer Of marriage with
scorn, and hes fellows her of. protest.
ing against her coldness5 Sis returns
to the room sobbing. and is, Joined by
her father, who, with other. Of the
neighbors,r lis at the seminary on the,
occasion OF the Commencement exer-'
.cises. Seeing his daughter convulsed
with sobs. he tries to learn the cause
Of her depression. She tells him that
a man is at the bottom of 1t. and he
Jumps at the conclusion that the young
farmer lawyer has Tilted his offspring.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-27
OBEDIENCE OF AN ELEPHANT
Listening for That Voice That 1t Would
Never Hear Again.

Listening for That Voice That 1t Would
Never Hear Again.
An old elephant taken into battle on
the plains of India was standard
bearer and carried on his huge back
the royal ensign, the rallying point OF
the Poona host, says the New York
Press. At the beginning OF the fight
he lost his master. The "mahout" OF
driver had just given the word to halt,
when he received a fatal wound and
fell to the ground, where he lay under
heap OF slain. The obedient elephant
stood still while the battle closed
around him and the standard he car.
ried. He never stirred a foot, refus-
ing to advance or retire, as the conflict
became hotter and fiercer, until the
Mahrattas seeing the standard still
flying steadily in its place, refused tc
believe that they were being beaten
and rallied again and again around the
colors. And all this while, amid the
din of battle, the patien. animal stood
straining its ears to catch the sound OF
that voice it would never hear again
At length the tide Of conquest left the
field deserted The Mahrattas swept on
in pursuit of the flying foe, but the
elephant, like a rock, stood there with
the dead and dying around and the en-.
sign waving in its place. For three
days and nights 1t remained where it,
master had given the command to halt
No bride or threat could move it. They
then sent to a village 100 miles away
and brought the mahout's little son
The noble nero seemed then to remera
Der how the driver had sometimes civ
en- his authority to the little child, anG
Immediately, with all the shattered
trappings clinging as he went, paced
quietly and slowly away.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-27
jaw Power of viva Beasts.

The power which carniverous ami
mails have in their jaws is astonishing.
Mr.. Archibald T. Montgomery, Brit
ish traveller and scientist, has noticed
that the tiger usually seizes an Indian
native by the shoulder, and with one
Jaw on one side and the other Jaw on
the opposite side, bites clean through
the chest and back, penetrating the
lungs. In nearly all cases the bite PEN
etrates the lungs. This kind OF q
wound is characteristic OF the attacks
of many of the cat family. Scarcely
any bird RECEIVERS from cats bite for
the same reason. The canine teeth
are almost instantly driven through
the lung, under the wing. The leopard
when selling smaller animals, such as
dogs, brushes the head; when attack
ing raea 1t aims at biting through the
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-27
How Two Royal Ben9a1s Were
Brought to Captivity.

center Of the cage. Then the door was
arranged so we could shut 1t the mo-
ment the animals were inside. After
that the tigers were released from their
limited quarters, and then we waited
They smelt the blood. Slowly the head
of the male tiger appeared at the top
of the plank. 1t had taken us three
days to make ready, and in that time
the animals had had nothing to eat.
He saw the calf and crept toward it.
The moment he was inside the cage
the door was dropped and he was our
captive. The female was served in the
same way. They threw themselves
at the bars of the cage, but they held,
and the beasts were ours"
The coloring of these royal Persian
tigers is magnificent, with great stripes
of orange and black; the hair clings
close to the body and is unusually long
and luxurious, particularly about the
head and abdomen. A great tuft
ringed with black is on the top Of the
tail This long hair gives the animal
a singular appearance, almost as
though the heavy fringes Of some ORR
entail robe were thrown over 1t.
The variations in kinds Of tigers can
clearly be seen by comparing these
Persian beasts with the great Siberian
tiger just received at the Berlin Zoo
Scientists say that the Siberian tiger
IL HI a
the great cane tiger Of prehistoric
days. The Siberian tigers hair
is short, shaggy and thick and
is not marked SO plainly, its
color being almost uniform drab.
1t is larger and heavier and does not
seem so highly developed a type as
the Persian.
Ancient Persians loved danger as
they loved their horses. No sport was
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-27

ut takes about three seconds for .
third baseman to field sharp hit
down to him and make the long throw
to first with slight recovery after the
pickup" says Chicago man. Nov.
If the best time National league run
ner can make for the ninety feet Is
3 2-5 seconds, 1t is utterly useless to
waste strength and run out on such q
play II 1t was made perfectly every.
time. But when you consider that
there Is a chance Of two fumbles. that
a first baseman may be Disconnected
with runner coming at full speed at
him, especially II the throw pulls him
toward the runner; that the throw may
be Wild; that the first baseman may
drop the ball out Of the glove, II it's
low to the ground, for q fraction of a
second-you will see the base runner
has, chance and should run every ball
out"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-27

How two splendid Persian tigers
were captured for the Berlin Zoo is
told thrillingly by the agent OF the in
stitution. He says: "One night l was
sitting at our camp, close to the crum-
bling cedghas, shrines, tombs and fort
ress palaces Of city whose name Is
now forgotten. An ancient kosik,
around whose crumbling walls half
effaced Persian and Arabic inscriptions
told Of the beauty of some woman dead
centuries ago, stood behind our camp.
Suddenly my head huntsman appeared,
a scraggly, withered little being with
dingy turban wound around his head.
He was Juggling a matchbox as long as
himself, loaded half way up the barrel.
He was bedecked with amulets and his
beard was stained red. Despite his
grotesque appearance, knew the man
was a profound student of woodcraft,
and as tracker of signs knew him to
be without an equal.
MAY l be your sacrifices? he cried,
balancing to the ground. While
searching for my lad came across the
footsteps of the great grandfather OF
tigers. l followed them to nala and
saw him. Tamarisk bushes and ka-
rinda grew thickly, but saw him, and
he is as big as buffalo bull
$50 we started preparations to cap
ture him. We built our pit near the
nala, and at shutdown that night placed
on it bleating sheep. 1t was arranged
so that when the tigers reached the
sheep the planks would give way,
dropping the beast into the pit below.
I had given special instructions not to
kill the beast. I would rather have
lost several of my beaters than the
specimen. l was told by the natives
that he had been around terrorizing
the district for weeks, laying daily
tribute on fat bullocks and sheep.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-27

lhent. IS felt, by all those interested in
the girls ,happiness at:the success Of
an experiment by. which physicians
expect to restore to old Hopkins his
memory, which. has become impaired
through an accident. He still believes
in young searbofts perhdy, and has
tfreatened to-, kills him on sight.
None of their friends, not even Mrs.
Hopkins, knows the cause of the old
mans -prejudices against his former
favGtite. Sis, who. has besome polished
by travel, into cemely young woman,
arrives and is heartbroken at her
fathers failure to recognize her. When
she-inquirss who is to blame for her
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-27
THEATRICAL TOPICS.
SAYINGS And D1gEGS or THE
PLAxEKsC:K,
Sis Hopkins IL Well ReoAlSc< - New
York - Described as One ct the
Strongest Pastoral Playa of Recent
Years.

One Of the prettiest pastoral plays OF
recent years is Sis Hopkins, whlck re-
ceived its initial production in New
York the other night, by the following
company Of players: ~ gi
Pa Hopkins, ]. R. Armstrong;: Addi-
son vibert. e. c. Gillespie; Gabby
Higgins. Horace Newman; Ridy Scar
boro. Alden Bass; Bart Varnum, John
McVeigh; Obadiah Odium, John Keefe;
Elder Berry, Leo Hardman; Connie
Dart. Harry WEIGH; Signor Srtini and
iez Cuppy. Geo. A. Sphinx; Ezry. Rob-
ert Robson; Mlz. Snively's boy Reuben.
VIM. H. Hallett; Harp Sutpliin. Frank
5. Dearduff; Ma Hopkins, Adella Bar
ker; Elsie Van Ness, Edith Hutchins;
Widow Varnum, Ann Fairchild;. Mar
gerry Melrose, Ella Ray; Pansy Fen
nell. Estelle Holland; Tishy Standifer,
Annie Lloyd; Harriet Ann, Alma
Bradley; Parthenia Peckover, Ma bel
Blake; Lolo Stewart, Bella Miller; Fan
ny Freeman, Primrose Archer. Carrie
Shepherd. Minnie Searles; Sis Hopkins,
Rose Melville. -
The story Of the play is as follows:
Sis Hopkins, who is the daughter Of
mlddle-class Indiana farmer folk. has
been set apart by her parents when .
child as the prospective wife OF Ridy
Scarboro, purposeful young neigh
boring farmer. Through the coming to
that section of railroad promoter, the
agent Of construction company which
has the contract for building the
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-27

frogs" because they jump into the
water upon the approach of rain OF
bad weather, and come out again when
the weather shows signs of changing
to clear. When full grown these tiny
frogs are little more than an inch
in length. In captivity, the weather
frog is kept in glass pan or globe
which is covered on top with wire
screen. Water is put in the bottom OF
the jar, and at convenient height a
stick is placed for the little frog to
jump upon. The frog is fed on flies
in summer. and in winter on meal
worms. It's food must be alive.-New
York Herald.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-27

fathers condition her mother refers 20
young Scarboro. WHO has come in tho
hopeoof clearing up TIE mystery Of old
'Hopkihs' dislike fer him. He II az
much in the dark az the others In the
matter. and 1t becomes all tbs more
Necessary for the happiness Of all cch-
icerned that by some means the old
mans memory OF the past shruld BE-
restored. This Is accomplished Il last
through. single trick conceived BY
Sis. In his great pride for his daughs
ter's supposed mplishmsnts the old
man had earlier in the play, attempted
to have her taught to sing his favorits
sopgl annie Laurie On the last
strain from the old ballad she slips
from her shoulders wrap which has
enveloped her entire figure and stands
before the awakening eyes Of the in
valid. attired In the homely costume In
which she is seen at the beginning Of
the drama. A word sufices to clear up
the misapprehension regarding young
Scarboro, and the play ends by the en-
tire company singing annie Laurie"
while Sis is seen at the back Of tho
barn. framed by the rafters, as a pic
ture of rogulsh girlhood.
Rose Stuart was born in California
and made her first appearance on the
stage at the early age CT 7, playing
Eva in large production of Uncle
Toms Cabin" at the Grand opera
house, San Francisco. For three years
afterward she continued playing child's
parts, when her parents placed her in
the Convent Of the Sacred Heart at
San Jose Cal. where she remained for
some years. After finishing her educa-
ton she returned to the stage, and has
appeared with w. A. Brady, Smyth &
Rice, and for the past two seasons
with the Broadhurst Brothers in what
Happened to Jones'" This season Miss
Stuart is playing the part Of Mrs.
Smith in the road company OF Broad.
bursts "Why Smith Left Home"
"The Dairy Farm" another pastoral
play, in four acts, by Eleanor Merron.
was originally produced Sept at the
Casino, Middletown, N. Y. The story
has to do with the people Of little
New York state village during the
period Immediately preceding the war
of the rebellion. Its plot is we'll con-
ceived and skillfully wrought out by
very capable company. The situa-
tions are many, and its dialogue is OF
maintaining interest An old man.
Squire Hurley, owner Of the dairy
farm, becomes angered with his father
less nephew at his refusal to marry to
suit him. The old man turns his
nephew and the girl of his choice (who
is poorhouse girD out Of doors. The
young mans mother, who had been the
old mans mainstay since his wife's
death, goes with them. The nephew
prospers. while his uncle becomes poor,
and the young man returns in time to
save the dairy farm from foreclosure.
There are two villains" one Of whom
meets tragic death, while the other
receives his just dues in jail The play
is full of quaint comedy and has a
delicate thread of pathos running
through it. The characters are we'll
drawn. Each of the four acts has a
special setting, which is very elaborate.
that of the fourth being particularly
pretty. ~
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-27

so popular as that of hunting the great
royal tiger that roamed Persia. Men
were mangled and men were killed, but
the royal menagerie of the Persian
kings must have its tigers, and the
royal appetite must have its glut OF
danger. And now the museum at Ber-
lin boasts of the only pair Of Persian
tigers in captivity.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-27

Honesty is the best policy because
It Is the only policy which insures
against loss OF character.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-27

A Maine hunter claims to have onc
had his pipe Lighted ty aash Of light.
ming
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-27

PSls Is without the girls knowledge.
and. the fathers leaves her, promising
to send her abroad, so that she can for
get, and. threatening vengeance on
Scarboro when they meet. 'Vibert,
who has been scornfully dismissed by
Miss Van Ness, returns and asks Sis,
with every feeling, Of confidence. for
the signed paper. For answer, she lets
the torn fragments fall to the floor,
telling him that she is going away
and. learn to be false, and to lie "like
folks that breaks folks hearts" and
vibert. departs crestfallen. The first
scene of the third act occurs in the
drawing room of THE Naples" a
rather pretentious house In. which the
Hobkinses.. through material changes
which have. occurred in their fortunes,
4have taken up their residence. The
spcoasibn,.is the evening on which Sis
is expeGted.to return from abroad with
. M IS Van Ness, who has been her COM
sphnionj on her travels. Great excite
= | s..z,A "a NJ ,st Avg Az -. =, = : :
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-27

A dollar well spent Is worth two in
an old sock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-13

Augusta on the 18th instant. The pro-
ceeds of this ball are to be used for the
benefit of the Augusta City hospital.
When the increased sick rate in the
organizations of the State Of Maine,
which had entered the United States
service during the war with Spain,
demanded immediate attention, the
hospitals of the State opened their
wards freely to the sick soldiers with
out a question as to remuneration.
The Augusta City hospital has been
exceeded by none in this work. It's
management opened new wards. added
to it's corps of medical attendants and
nurses. and in every way generously
and fully met the demands laid upon
it.
The ladies of Augusta. with their
well-known energy, have organized the
Charity BALI for the purpose of meet
ing the great expense that was incur.
red in the treatment of the sick SOL
diers. and are entitled to receive the
most liberal support. not only from
their own city but from every part Of
Maine. as the soldiers cared for at the
hospital came from every section OF
the State.
Yours very respectfully.
JOHN r. RICHARDS.
Adjutant General.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-13

chocolate table which stood in the south
parlor. where the guests were gracefully
served by Miss Mabel Gould and Miss
Lily Butler The tea table. decorated en-
tirely in white and ornamented with the
most exquisite white Brides roses. stood
in the library. Tea was served by Mrs.
Byron Boyd. assisted by Mrs. Elbridge
Drake and Mrs. George Bangs.
The dining room presented most en-
chanting picture as the guests ap-
preached from either entrance The pre-
vailing tone of the decorations was pink;
but the play of light and color. the beau
tiful flowers the elegant and picturesque
costumes of those who served. united in
producing brilliant yet harmonious
effect.
Ices, sherbets. coffee and the daintiest
products of the confectioner's art were
served by Mrs. w. Scott Choate and Mrs.
Frank Smith, assisted by Mrs. Audrey
Milliken, Mrs William Boothby. Mrs.
Charles Hichborn and Miss Myrick.
The music by Dennis Orchestra added
to the charm of the reception, which will
long be remembered by the many guests
as a most brilliant and enjoyable "At
Home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-13

BY an order of the secretary OF war;
;a,t col John r. McGinness, of the
ordnance department. is relieved from
4he command of the st. Louis powder
depot at ST. Louis, and will proceed 10
u,,;,, and report to the commanding
general of the United States force at
that place for assignment to duty as
chief ordnance officer under his COM
,,d a,d 10 s,,ch other duties pertain
ing to the ordnance department as ne
may direct. Col. McGinness was sta
toned for five years at the kennepee
,.s.a,,j in This city, He has hosts of
friends in Maine who congratulate him
upon his deserved promotion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-13
John 8. PRESCOTT LAUNCHED.
The Largest Five.masted Schooner Anoat
Launched at Camden.

Rockland. Me-. Jan. 12-The big FIVE
masted schooner John B. Prescott, which
has the distinction of being the largest
of it's kind afioat. was launched here
from II. NJ Beans shipyard. at II o clock
today The crowd which witnessed the
launching numbered thousands. No mis-
hap occurred.
The christening was made with flowers,
by Miss. Fannie Prescott of Webster,
Mass. a full description of the monster
vessel has been given in the newspapers.
Captain J. f. Crowley of Taunton.
MasH. one of the largest owners. of the
vessel, is the commander.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-13

The delightful home of Mrs. Arthur w.
Whitney was open. Thursday afternoon.
from 4 to 6 O'Clock. to a large circle of
friends. who greatly enjoyed the charm
ing hospitality dispensed by the gracious
hostess and her fair young friends
The house was decorated throughout in
exquisite taste. The hall and stairway
were festooned with smlax and rare and
beautiful trailing vines. The reception
rooms were effectively decorated with
the most delicate ferns and the dark
green foliage of the Southern smilax /;
while roses, carnations and large masses
of white lilies appeared mere and there
in lavish yet artistic PERCUSSION
Mrs. Whitney was assisted in receiving
by Miss Fannie Chase Mrs. William
Livingston presided at the attractive
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-13
THE CHARITY BALL.
LARGE Advance Sale Of Tickets Insures
Brilliant Success.

The advance sale of tickets for the
Charity ball at City hall, next Tues
day evening, has progressed rapidly
during the past few days. The leading
people of the city have interested
themselves in this event, which is sure
to be one of the most successful and
ENJOYABLE social affairs of the season
Arrangements will be made for run
ming special cars from Gardiner and
Hallowel for the people in those cities
who will be in attendance.
Advices received from other parts
of the State indicate that a number o..
prominent society leaders from outside
of Augusta will be in attendance.
Yesterday afternoon, canvass OF
tha State House was made and large
number of tickets sold. Members OIL
the Legislature and others desiring to
obtain tickets may purchase them At
the House post office of Mr. Walter
Neal
Those who have not already purchas-
ed their tickets should do SO at once
They may be obtained in Augusta OF
G. K. Partridge, F. w. kinsman. Bow
ditch g. Webster, Sherburn & DALEY
and J. f. Young.
Further details regarding the ar
ranpements for the ball will be an
nounced in the Journal.