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after these housekeeping beasts, when they
do not loaf, calls into play all the marching
power a nIan"can summon to his aid. More
over. it was damp. hot, ,eneryatdng ather,
which made an"inteFvai OF rest very wei.
cone; so as the SunbeamS slanted more and
more we began to look for suitable camp
ing ground.
Some time before the heats break in
India, there is an uncertain and threaten
ing period. Those great rains that rein
viGorate nature have not yet commenced
there are at most only OCCASIONAL showers;
but gusts heralding the monsoon blow with
extreme violence, and vast, portentOuS
cloud masses gather or high. ..
No words can paint such splendors as
that sky displayed when emerging from
the forest; dangerous on all accounts to
sleep in, cur party climbed a steep slope to
settle themselves upon one of those terraces
which mark most mountain sides. Black
vapors lowered towards the zenith over
many-colored bands of light. This meant
wind, and soon it came, rushing down upon
| the vast egpanse of woodland below until
the forest tossed and roared like a stormy
| sea.
/ One scarcely expects comfort on such an
l:expedition; yet it was really comfortable
PUP there, with a rock screen to keep thirgs
| from being too much flown about, abun-
dance of food, and all those boisterous, un-
restful surroundings standing out in strong
contrast with our secure and tranquil nook.
| Nothing except a panther was likely to
molest us; while as for that contingency,
everybody was too well trained for il to
disturb them. On the contrary, all slept
peacefully, with hurryipg cloudwrack
overhead and the wild symphonies OF eddy
ing winds to lull their slumbers.
| We had not gone very far next morning
before it became evident that these animals
were not travelling as they did on the previ-
Gus day. Everything betrayed it; their
shortened stride and less direct courJe, the
tendency to straggle now displayed--a sure
sign that this herd was going slowly, even
| had not shown the same thing. Such a
| change of purpose caused no surprise. To
be desperately intent for the time upon one
object, soon equally absorbed in another,
and wholly Indifferent TO both shortly after
wards, is characteristic Of this species.
! Those proceedings eliminating in their
capture by scores are, from first to last,
based on the well-known fact Of an ele-
plants almost incredible vacillation and
forgetfulness. Hatred, hypocricy and re-
venge seem to be his only permanent
traits; but as these do not admit of observa-
| ton while the creature is free, it is quite
likely that such mental states may remain
comparatively latent until the circum-
stances of life attendant upon captivity
develop them.
| Towards noon it was plain that our game
must be close by, and then the greatest pre-
cautions were necessary; for, notwlthstand-
ing it had now grown nearly calm, once
in a while slight puffs of wind blew over
our heads, rippling the leaves before us,
and with animals possessing scenting
powers like these have, any one OF those
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watts would convey intelligence of mans
presence no matter how silent or invisible
a hunter might be. When Anil gave
warning we circled round 10 face the breeze,
broke into open order, and stepping cauti.
ously, took advantage of every object
affording cover There were none among
this party who did not know how to stalk;
Furthermore, as the herds exact position
had yet to be discovered, all kept within
sight of each other; since it might happen
that an outlying elephant would appear at
any time. This, indeed. is what occurred;
for we had not t,gone far before tracker on
our right flank stopped and threw up his
arm in the way which signals halt. Then
he pointed to something: several more did
likewise. they gesticulated, and most prob
ably cursed immoderately, nevertheless
nothing could make good those defects
which belong TO eyes mostly educated
among civilized surroundings.
No stranger in the Jungle sees so well as
its natives, and it was some while before an
elephant standing in front materialized.
Suddenly, however, his form apparently
condensed itself ont of empty space. He
stood leaning against tree. his head
turned from us, and it is likely that he was
asleep. But even after. being sighted the
beast did not seem real. A phantom-like
look hung about it; there was too much
transparency for an actual object, and then
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bringing it into view; although as a rule
Indian animals do not travel with any,
thing like the same vigor or persistency
which is common with those in Africa.
Sometimes, as on that occasion, these
former move continuously over consider
able distances; usually, however. they
saunter along in an aimless, desutory
way, pulling down saplings, digging up
bulbs, tubers and roots, tearing off limbs,
or destroying bamboo clumps to get at the
succuent tops, and leaving an appearance
of general wreck and ruin behind. O.
Elephants are incomparably wasteful
beings, always spelling far more food than
it is possible for them to consume. Yet
very little real damage to those forests they
live in ensues. New growth soon makes
good the losses caused by wanton destruc-
ton, and wrecked jungle repairs itself
with astonishing ceerity. So long as
these beasts can be kept away from cuiti-
waited lands, no irreparable damage is done;
but raids upon the latter are often ruinous
to crops.
The herd then being trailed. appeared as
if journeying towards some particular point
it was intended to reach without delay.
Everything indicated this, and walking
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and trying what could be done against
them separately.
Elephants were plentiful, and all who
went out might expect to meet with them;
consequently each OF us saw to the COM
position and equipment of his own small
party very particularly.
There is much in these solitary expedi-
tions which recommends them to those who
have real zest for adventure or an inborn
love of Natures varied charms. Alone
with your dark and silent guides, wholly
dependent upon yourself. that which is seen
or turks unseen around, flows into ones
mind as if brought by the set of strong and
steady tide. Resolve and gentle melan-
choly, the readiness coming from anticira-
ton or mystery, those delights which
beauty gives, and peril's stern excitement
blend their influences here. More than
anywhere else. men who are not merely
fighting animals learn. to know themselves
In these wastes Of India. No wonder ma.
tive5 think the forests haunted when sight
and hearing are so often Knocked by shifting
Elusive lights in which objects vanish and
reappear, while reverberation and. echo
cheat the ear as if one were beset by ma
licious spirits.
Khudeck. the Incompatible, did not gc
along; Capt. Montel captured him, and
Anil Khan took his place. That attenu
ated and taciturn individual pretended to be
Moslem-anyway, he never used any but
Mahometan oaths; most likely this mar
was true believer after the fashion oi
Khudeck's Hinduism.
We had been out nearly all day on Z
somewhat uncertain trail, when Ami
halted by the sandy bed Of an evaporated
pool. "Sahib," said he. extending lean
arm, these elephants were lately at this
spot; moreover that old one was at his
studies and has written much" Then oul
factotun proceeded TO expound signs with
equal certainty and precision. Here was
the spoor Of a young tusker, restless anC
interfering, who had been chastised by
some elder male-not their chief, however
There, there, and there, COW elephants lef
tracks; they stood about and waited unit
the pundit-ji (sir wise onel was at leisure tt
go Oh. Those sweepings show4d where
some busted themselves; but these fine
lines before the largestfootprints were writ
ingS. God knows what language it was
nevertheless he mad seen such things many
times, and old elephants became extremely
deep-they also concealed their wisdom
like priests.
This herd departed several hours befor,
our arrival, and with a short halt for lunch
we followed it till nearly sunset withou
The National tribune., 1899-08-17
Apples from a Wreck.

A curious thing has resulted from the
wreck of the Dominion liner Labrador,
which went to pieces on the western coast
of Scotland last March, says The New York
: Commercial Advertiser. A large part of
her cargo consisted of ap lies. and large
:: quantities of these drfted ashore on the
: isles of loan and Null. From these have
: sprung thousands of sprouts along the
high-water mark Of the Spring tides, and
the thrifty crofters Of the islands have been
busily engaged in transplauting them into
: their gardens. Some of the shoots are
already five inches high, and give promise
OF vigorous growth. More curious wreck
age never went ashore.
The National tribune., 1899-08-17
A HUNTING TRIP
In INDIA.
Thrilling Adventure With a Herd
OF Elephants.
ty T.. J. HAMPDEN PORTER

IN those days no strict preserve placed
elephants throughout the Government
forests OF Central India beyond reach; a
sportsman might go where he would and
shoot what he could. Thus it happened
that, when shortly after our tiger hunt,
some wandering herd stampeded one night
near camp and seemed to be tearing them
selves and everything else to pieces, we re-
ssoIved to set forth in search of these animals
determined also upon prospecting singly,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-16

by the side of hs ancestors. 4 large con-
gregatlon of the friends and relatives %
the deceased were present az the simple
but impressive ceremonies. Numerous
and beautiful floral offerings were fho
mute testimonials of s0rr0Wng .rends.
The remains OF me dead senator wcrs
brought 90 Lexington over the Chesa-
peake and Ohio railroad. arriving here
Thursday night The body was aiken 70
the Presbyterian church. Sreean'-at-
Arms Watkins OF the senate. was IN
charge Those accompanying me remains
from Richmond were. Rev Dr T.. W. Me-
C0rkle. of clifton Forge. and u. ~ Me-
Corke. OF New York brothers of the de-
ceased Mrs Alice Dunlop bis sister. and
her husband. Mr. J. r. Dunlop. OF Ro' k
bridge. Senators !. y. orie. ~ Augusta,
and O. W. Le cato. or Aocomac. Dele
gates r. H. Barclay OF Rockbridge. j.
w Churchman of Augusta. and Dr. A.
s Priddy. OF Charlotte
The active pal-bclrcrs wore: r. l..
owen. A. \. Myers. b j. Cornell o. Me-
Corkie. r. Moore, and It, Glasgow.
The honorary pail-belrcrs were; Eir-
gnla Legislature Senators Op.e and LIS
Cato: Delegates Barclay. Chlrchman and
Priddy: -Rockbridg county sheriff T.
A. Sterrett, Treasurer S. r Moore, Cir
cult Clerk r. r Witt and Dr. a. y.
Johnston. Washington and lee Cnsvcr-
slty-J. l. Campbell and Dr. j. T. Howe.
Virginia Military Institut'-Mtior +. W.
Houston and Colonel r \. Mari; Lex
ington Rar-Judge % Letcher. Com
monwealth's Attorney Robert Catlett. W
T Shields ana " A. Anderson. Medical
Associalion-Dr J ~ Campbell snd Dr.
Reid White. Press-Wm d. Kennedy AID
NJ W. Paxton. Business Men-Jas. Nc
Doweu and T.. n Brockcubrough.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-16
A RAILROAD CASE.
Gen Hill settles a Matter OF Much In
lerost 20 NalleY PeOple.

Representatives OF the Baltimore and
Ohio and the Southern Railway compa-
MES appeared before Railroad Commits
sloner James g.. hin yesterday. in re-
sronse 10 summonses.
There have been complaints as 20 me
lack of proper connections between the
reads AZ Strasburg junction. General Sn-
perintendent Barrett and Division Supe.
intcndents Rider and West. with counsel
represented the Southern Division super
intendent Prince. Of the Baltimore ana
Ohio. and Senator Iupton ana the uele,
cstos from Frederick. Shenandoah and
Rockingham counties. were also present
Aftor hearing both sides. General iill
decided that the Baltimore and Ohio must
hold its train az Strasburg for the SCUM
ern's train. which will arrive I'VE minutes
earlier than heretofore
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-16

Rev =. r. Throckmorton, OF Fulton. has
just received a call TO the pastorate OF
the Pamunkey Baptist church. at Indian
town King William county.
Mr. Throckmorton was pastor or this
church i'm 1888. but resigned on January
/. ls99 Since that time the pulpit has
Daen vacant and Mr.. ThrocNmorton has
filled the charge
The church held a meeting recently. and
a committee recommended pastor The
recommendation was not received, and the
body decided 20 call Mr.. Throckmorton.
Mr. Throckmorton has not decided as
yet what he will do but will probably
give his decision IN a few days.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-16
SENATOR M'CORKLE'S FUNERAL.
Renting Honors Paid To His Memory
af Lexington.

LEXINGTON. VA. Dec. l5.-Speeiai-
The funeral Of the late state Senator
Charles L. McCorkle. Of the Seventh Vir-
GINA District. who died Thursday morn
ms, At the Virginia Hospital IN Richmond.
took place from the Pre- Dyter'ah c"u' ~
this afternoon az O'Clock. Inc serVi'
u,e,o conducted by Rev j. \. Quarles,
n ID O. Washington and Lee University
assisted bv the pastor of the church. Rev.
Thornton Whaling. y. d. The remains
were inferred in the Lexington cemetery
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-16

Mr. Joseph Mallory and Miss Ada r.
Terry We're married in Washington Thurs
day afternoon. They were accompanied on
their trip by Mr. Roy Powell, who acted
as best man.
On their return 10 the city Thursday
night they were given an elegant re-
cepti0n at their new home, 1893 west Clay
street. The young people are we'll known
in Richmond, and have a host Of friends
here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-16
Tn. doc, TIA, pa.,, saw had hi. In.erip.

The door TIA, Dants saw had this inscrip-
ton over IL; Despair OF hope. all ys who
enter here" Whea man despsirs Of hope
be drains the very dregs Of despair.
There are certain forms Of disease 10
which medical ignorance and popular su.
perstition have given the title Of Hope
less" That very fact handieaps tue suffer.
eTs from such diseases by robbing them Of
the courage 90 try To regain health. This 10
particularly true OF iung diseases. As soon
as disease fls,ens on the lungs, the victim
sits down, makes bis will and awaits his
fate lie wouldn't act that way If he were
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-16

City Attorney Pollard received a tele-
cram from judge Cot the first Of the
week. saying it would be convenient for
him IN hear the argument In this cele-
brated case on wednesday at the Waldorf
the civ Attorney left Richmond Tues
dav. lie was met 40 the hotel BY Nlessrs
carter and Holiday. counsel for the Bell
people. The day was consumed in the
presentation Of both sides Mr. Pollard
win receive Jdge COTS decision by jan
uuary lst
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-16

who enter here" What. Can there be
hope for the sufferer with the constant
cough. flushed face. burdened breathing
and emaciatcd hody2 The record saws
yes" Nnety-eight out Of every hundred
cases in which Or Picrce's Golden Medical
Discover has beer used have been per
mainly cured Golden Medical Discov-
cry" positively cures weak lungs. bIon-
chtis. obstinate lingering cough, bleeding
Of the lungs and kindred ailments which.
If neglected find a fatal ending IN consump-
ton It contains 10 alcohol, whisky or
other stiuiulart
" Your nrdiciuei the best have ever taken.
writes Mrs Jennie Dingnsn a. Nanburcn. kal.
kaska Co. Mich Last spring ! had a bad
cough. got so bad had 90 hcin bed al the time.
My husband thought bad consumption nc
wanted me 20 get doctor. bat ] tod him u "
was consumption they cou' not help me. We
thought we would try Dr. Pierces Col, IN hedi-
cal Discovery and before had taken one bottle
the oonEh stopped and have since had 90 signs
Of its returning
DR. Pierce's Pellets are the best for the
bowels Use them with the Discovery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-16

The services az The Soventccnth-Strcct
mission. which are being conducted hy
Rev. Gcorge IT Wiley Gre growing I'm in-
torest and VIII he continued Tor several
NIGHTS more.
A number ~ persons have asked 10 be
,raved for SIR Wiley Will preach there
again sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock and
again Sunday night at s.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-16

RELIEF IN SIX HOURS. DISTRESS
Ing kidney and Bladder Diseases re-.
ucved ia SIX hours By NEW GREAT
SOUTH AMEKl'N nlhNtl
II Is great surprise on account OF its
exceedtpg promptness In relieving pain
i'm bladder kidneys and back, IN maze
or female Relieves retention OF water
almost Immediately. II you want quick
nv w H. Scott and owens = Minor
Druk Co Richmond, Va
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-16

The regular monthly meeting of Post A,
VIRGINIA Division Travellers Protective
Association. will meet at their hcadQuor-
ions corner Of Third and Main street. to-
nieht at S o'clock. Several topics Will oe
discussed. which VIII be Of interest
Am visiting commercial travellers are
Cordially invited
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-16

Mr.. Sam Stern Is SIN waiting FOR the
owner Of a gun which was brought to him
By coored boy 70 pawn.
Mr.. Stern had several parties who
claimed 10 own the weapon call on him.
but they failed TO Identify the properly.
Mr.. Stern Is anxious 10 md the real
owner. ..t.t
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-16
Auxiliary Board.

The Auxiliary Board OF the Old Do
minion Hospital held its regular monthly
meeting at noon yesterday at the resi-
dence ~ Mrs George Ben. Johnston.
Work of The winter was planned and dis
lu--aI
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-16

bitten by q tarsn
tiiia or a rauie-
snake. He'd SIGHT
then for his life.
But he is under the
IN fuencc Of the iC.
norant ard super.
stitious that write
" Despair Of hope %
over the door Of
such diseases as By
neglect or unskill-
iul treatment may
end fatally in con
sumption
There isancw in
scnption for that
doorway # disease,
made By rubbing
out the first two
words and leaving
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-16

The disposition OF the funds OF the
Girls Thanksgiving German has been re-
ferred to committee appointed Tor mat
purpose The money VIII ne devoted 70
charitable Institutions
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-16
NnOnnrnn.

The Sons OF the American Revolution
met last night az Sis o clock IN the rooms
OF the Virginia Historical Society. but
on account OF the small attendance no
business could be ~Nusacted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-16
Funeral Services.

The funeral az Mrs. ". 7 Hancock
took place yesterday at II o'clock from
the First Baptist church. Dr. Cooper and
Rev. Y 4. Goodwin om.latins. The IN
terment was in Hollywood
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-16

Cards are ont for the wedding OF Miss
Bertha Madeline Meredith ana Nr. John
ramon. which will take place from
rre cathedral Wednesday. December 2dh
al 1916 T. NJ.
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TO OUT-OF-TOWN READERS.

Gin out the Couron and I'll in carefully with name n' 6 So
and send with Is cents for paper covered volume 20 cents o th
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WASHINGTON
CENTENNIAL
This the Subject Of Or. {, N. CaIisch's
Address Last Night
TRIBUTE TO THE GREAT MAN
Not Alone First Among the Nations
Heroes But stood as chief Among
the Peerless Few Of the Worlds
Greatest and Best Men.
TRIBUTE TO THE GREAT MAN.

Rev. r. ~. CaUsch spoke last night on
o.. yv.e,t,eto, ce,te,rt.l t,lt,g RE
-,-.,
l'At 4.oih jugs dee 40 anu Hoh I"'a-'
for them judges who delivered them out
Of tho hands % those who desp0l,ed
etc.,.
Tie began oy 1'--''o''s me scene e
Mount Vernon on Thursday saying taat
% was tho most memorable and impress
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ing tAe "iiHo-' % P7'p'7 '"a' VIC
out l'or crowd ass moled for even the
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Whose memory was comm "oI"tod
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nlf rt.'' h.Io-- bil he e.o.' d. TO
| among lle peerless IT." Oh ~.
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and Dds people pure ana anu
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TO CITY READERS.

First clip out the Coupon printed Sundays and Thursdays bring to
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About Federal Offices.

The Civil Service Commission has noti-
fed Mr.. II. G. Fitzgerald. Secretary OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-16

Rev pr p \ Causch returned 20
Richmond Friday night.
Dr. CaHsch stopped in Washington on
his way back from Denver Col. where
ne had made the dedicatory address upon
the oueaine Of the National Jewish Hos
initial for consumptivcs His address was
highly complimented by the local papers
and snokcn Of in "a most favorable way.
The hospital is the only one In America
which Is FOR the exclusive treatment OF
tuberculosis and Is open only 20 the poor.
Ifisa monument 10 jewish charity In the
United States
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1899-02-02
Army Bill Pass d.

Washington, Jan. 31.-The
bill to re-organize and increase
the standing army to about 100,
600 men, but giving the President
authority to reduce the size of
infantry companies and cavalry
troops to sixty men each, thus
fixing a minimum of about 3d.
900 enlisted men, passed the
house to day by a vote of 16S to
125. This was the result of a
week of hard and often pictur-
esque fighting on the floor during
the progress of which the opposi-
ton compelled those in charge
of the measure to give this dis
cretionary authority to the
President, and to make other
notifications, among which were
a reduction of 331 in the number
of staff officers. In consequence
of these notifications the Repub-
licau opposition practically van
ished, and on the final vote but
six Republicans voted against the
bill.