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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-29

The adoption in Mexico OF American
STYLES in clothing has been very
marked in recent years. Weii-to-oo
Mexicans are discarding the old
"charro'' suits, high sombreros and
pointed shoes for American-style cloth
ing. hats and shoes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-29
At Work on Shamrock m.

"'asgow, Oct. 2S.-The actual build
e VI 'he Shamrock III will be begun
.",h fortnight. The bending of
frames is nearly finished and the
napihg OF her keel plates has COM
menced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-29

of ~ meeting of the executive officers
dar rie Bangor Festival Association. Mon
10 esenlns 1t was unanimously voted
R,rvne iect as musical director of the
of tbo renorus Prof. Karl p. Harrington
rinct", University of Maine. Prof Har-
twe ' " mas served as director the past
rae S sears and under his charge the cho-
ias mas done efficient work. wy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-29
TWO FAILURES
But Two Fast Miles by Cresceus
and Dan Patch.
Former Foes in 2.05 l-2 and Latter
in 2.0l ~ at Memphis.
Weather Cold, With Strong Breeze
Down Back Stretch.

Memphis. Tenn, Oct. 2S.-Cresceus
failed in his attempt, today. to lower
his mile record of 2.02h, trotting the
mile in e.05e. The weather was too
cool for comfort and a strong breeze
was blowing directly down the back
stretch.
Dan Patch. the PAGER. also made an
effort to reduce the worlds mark of
i.59A. but his effort proved not better
than that of Cresceus the mile being
paced in 2.01h.
In the race for 2.13 PAGERS Gentry
won first money from Cubanola. after
Rank had been substituted for Mccoy
The ga trot was won in straight heats
by The Dean. from Hugh Wynne. a.
j. d.. owned by A. ]. Wathen of Louis
vile, Ky, won the PIP trot in straight
heats. Invader finished strong in the
second heat but could not quite get
up
The 30 pace to wagon. amateur
drivers, was won by Mr.. Billings DR..
Monioal in good time. The summaries:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-29

B. A. Griffon of San Francisco has
presented to the Park Museum in that
city a mastodon skull. the first speci-
men of the prehistoric animal found as
far south as San Mateo county. where
ii was unearthed by Mr.. Chiffon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-29
AfoRTvME FOR ACTIVE AGENTS

WE want able men-men who will give
their best energies--to act as stock sales
men. We have q clean and conservative
proposition which will interest any pros
pectiye client. None Of our salesmen
made less than $500 last year. This II an
unusual opportunity. State references
and previous experience. Address p. o.
BOX 347S, Boston. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-29

The Hamburg liner Adj
rondack. which arrived at New York.
Tuesday. from Haytien ports, en-
barked General F'irmin at Gonaives,
Oct. Is. and landed him at Inagua,
Oct 16
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-29

The total value of Canada's min
eral products in 1900 reached over $685.
900 900, or s12 head of the population.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-29

Someone has been fisns,nsi il oa' YEAR v and
Der OF woru .,srara to be l1.soo.oOo words.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-09-26
A Sad Death.

Henderson, aged % years, son OF
Dir. V. f. Harouff, Of Back Creek
died Sunday at Huttonsvllle, W. va
The body was at once brought &c
his home and interment took place
Tuesday morning. Rev. Il, L. Euts-
Ter officiating.
Henderson had been working al
a lumber camp in West Va. where
he contracted fever, ard feeling III
ness coming upon him started tol
home. lie made his way as far as
Huttohsville where lie became vlo'
lently sick ard diedin short while
The funeral service was unusual
ly sad. and for the bereayel family
and friends genuine sympathy Ii
expressed.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-09-26
RalstGn-De Beverage.

At the home Of the bride. on
Strait Creek, Wednesday morning
Rev. r. L. Eutsler officiating, Miss
Mary Beverage, daughter Of James
c. Beverage Esq, and Mr. Cecil w
Ralston of Grab Run, were united
in marriage. After the ceremony
Nr. and Hrs. Ralston proceeded tc
the home of the groom's parents
where they were heartily welcomed
by their numerous friends.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-09-26
Beware of The Knife.

No profession has advanced more
rapidly Of late than surgery. but 1t
should not be used except where
absolutely necessary. In CASES OF
piles for example, it is seldom need
ed. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
cures quickly and permanently
Unequalled for cuts, burns, bruises
wounds, skin diseases Accept no
counterfeits. II was so troubled
with bleeding piles that | lost much
blood and strength" SAYS }. Z,
Phillips, Paris, Ill, "DeWltt's
Witch Hazel Salve cured me in a
short time" Soothes and heals
K. Il. Trimble, NJ. D.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-09-26
Berlin Crummett Hurt.

Berlin, Youngest son Of Mr.. and
Mis-. 5. W. Crummett, while out
near town Sunday evening with
some of his young friends, gather
ing chestnuts, fell from a tree a
distance Of some twelve or fifteen
feet and was so badly hurt that be
had to be assisted home by his COM
panions, and for more than 4 day
and night his condition was such
as to give his parents much alarm
He is yet very sick, his swollen
and bruised face and neck and brok-
Ell teeth being evidence that he re-
ceiyed Il shock from which he could
not recover in a short while. The
accident is serious indeed as it re-
suited, but it is remarkable that he
came through it with his life.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-09-26
RexrOde against Armstrong,

A suit for SANDER, lately mstl-
tuted in the Circuit Court, and will
likely he heard at this term, a large
number of witnesses having been
summoned, is that of Mrs. Louisa
Rexrode against Abel H. Arm
strong. J. NJ. Colaw, Esq. is at
torney for Mrs. ReNrode and Hon
Charles P. Jones is representing
the interests of Mr.. Armstrong.
An indictment for forgery stands
against Mr.. Armstrong in the coun'
ty court Of Highland, it having
been presented by the grand jury
at the last March term, since which
time he has not been resident OF
the county or state, his probable
place of abode being at some point
in West Virginia.
Mrs. Rexrode is the wife of Am,
brose Rexrode, and resides neal
PalO Alto.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-09-26
Wino-HUll.

At the home Of the bride. neal
Vanderpool, Tuesday morning, Rev
II. T. Heironimous officiating, Miss
Bruce Hull, daughter Of MIR. jacob
n. Hull. and MIR. a, G, Wine OF
Spring Creek, Rockingham county
were united in marriage. Amid
the wellwishes and hearty congrat-
ulations of friends the happy pan
took their leave Immediately fol
the groom's home.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-09-26
Executors Sale Of Personal
Property.

As executor Of Jno. NJ. Hook
decd, | will, on SATURDAY. OCT0-
Der l1TH, 1902. at his late residence,
at Mcdowell, Va, proceed to sell
by public auction the following
personal property: Two head OF
horses. ) cows, 6 two-year-old cat
tie, > yearlings, 5 calves, 6 stacks
Of hay, about IS shocks Of corn, l
moving machine, 1 buggy rake, 2
wagons, ! buggy, harness, l cider
mill aud many other articles too
tedious to mention.
TERMS: A credit of SIX months
will be given on all sums of $500
and over, purchaser to give bond
with approved security.
j. NJ. Colaw, Executor.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-09-26
4 Parsons Noble Act.

81 want all the world to know" writes
Pow CT 8ublong of Ashaway r l.. what
. 'I IEoronrhiy good and reliable medicine
4 4 s Cav" in Electric Bitters They cuEcd
, ,n l0 Of i1nnIice and liver troubles that
had caused me great suffering Ior many
wears. For a genuine alI-around cure
ihey EXCEL any thing ever saw. Liec'
tri C Gitters aie the surprise Of all 10!
,heir wonderful work il. Liver, Kiancy
and stomach troubles. Don't fail to try
them. Only so cts. Satisfaction Is
guaranteed by X. II. Trimble.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-09-26

Mr.. Andrew Revercomb of Glover
Creek was up recently. He is still
suffering from an injury CT two
broken ribs, occaSi0ncd by a fall
from a horse six weeks ago. MIR
Reyercomb speaks disconragingly
Of the drought in his section. Tie
says he has been feeding his stock
for three weeks and other farmers
are doing likewise, and that the
Bullpasture valley, viewed from
the mountain top, has the appear
ance of plowcd field, it is so brown
and bare.
Prof. w j MaIoy who has been
conducting a summer school at Lee,
Fla. has returned to Madison, Fla.
to resume work as principal Of the
school there.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-09-26
Lingering Su MINER Colds.

Don't let a cold run at this sea-
son. Summer colds are the hard
esi kind to cure and if neglected
NAV linger along FOR months. A
long siege like this will pull down ~
the strongest constitution. One
Minute Cough Cure will break up
the attack at once. Safe, sure. acts
at once. Cures coughs, colds, Group,
bronchitis, all throat and lung
troubles. The children like 1t.
X. H. Trimble, M, D,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-09-26
List of Petit Jurors.

The following persons have been
summoned as petit jurors for the
September term of the Circuit
Court which convenes Monday, the
29th:
S. b. Rexrode. J. D. Simmons,
IS. W. Sierrett, L. B. Byrd, G. ..
Fleishtr, G. T. Siple, G. Arson
Bird, C. It. FIeisher. E. A. Dudley,
C, G. Burns, D. W. Carpenter and
r. d. Folks,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-09-26
A Sad Disappointment.

Ineffective liver medicine is dis
appointment, but you don't want to
purge, strain and break the glands
of the stomach and bowels. De-
Wits Little Farley Risers never
disapoint, They cleanse the system
of all poison and putrid matter and
do it 50 gently that one enjoys the
pleasant effects. They are tonic
to the liver. Cure biliousness. tor
pid liver and prevent fever. X. Il.
Trimble, NJ, D,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-09-26
Grinding OH Thursday.

The rIonterey Milling Company
has decided to do grinding on
Thursday of each week and as long
there after as is necessary to grind
the supply that has come in. The
wheat crop is very light. and this
is done to curtail expenses in the
frequent starting Of the mill.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-09-26
Fortune FavorS a Texan.

"IIaying distressing pains in head, back
and stomach, and being without appe-
lite, began to use DR., Kings New Life
Pills" writes w. P. Whitehead, Of Ken
nedale, Tex. "and soon felt like new
man." infa.lible in stomach and liver
troubles. Only SOC at X. II. Trimble's
drug st0re,>
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-09-26

MILO - ci""OP'
MIR Benz Warner Of Hightown
called to see us while in town W ed
nesday. He says it is too dry to
pillow for wheat.
rlr EV Hook, one Of the mail
men took few DAYS off and made
a visit to Albemarl county return
ing to work Monday.
Mrs Sidney Wilson, of Radford.
Va. returned this way Tuesday
from visit to her sister, Mrs bar
ry Moore of Dunmore, W Va,
Miss Nettie Johnston Of Lewis
burg. w Va. is visiting her uncle
Mr. John X Johnston at Wander
pool.
NV gallery will be closed from
the lst to the Goth Of October, dur
ing which time | will be in Frank
lin. A. &. Suddarth.
Mr. Willis Gibson came in from
Horton Saturday and will remain
at home until after circuit court.
He and his sister. Miss Sallie Gibson
were in town Wednesday.
Hiss Nellie ncLaughlin whose
illness we mentioned. and who was
operated on at Richmond hosp!-
tai is doing nicely we understand.
Rev. R L Eutsler left Wednesday
for his home in Augusta county
where he will spend u couple OF
weeks taking a much needed rest
MrC S Peterson has shipped sew
eral loads of cattle by way OF Dur
bin. Three loads are on the way
this week, from the farms OF Hon.
| CP Jones and E a Dudley Esq.
Mrs Charles P Jones is attending
an annual, dist. meeting Of the
Womans Foreign Missionary So
cietv in session this week at Staun-
ton.
Mrs Randy williams and sister
Miss Rama Ralston Of Ohio arrived
here Wednesday to visit their
mother Mrs polly Ralsotn OF Mill
Gap.
WANTED by Monterey school Board.
a moral, competent teacher for tue
colored school in monterey, High
land County Va. for the school
term 1923, male preferred,
Stanton News insert one time
ut.
Losr-About month ago my led
ger. light brown Dashboard bac&'
! book about Is by 7 inches and one
,inch thick, containing accounts
receipts &c. was through careless
ness. or bv mistake taken from my
table in the sitting room OF my
home. Any one furnishing ME
with any information in regard to
| the cook will be rewarded.
Mrs. NJ. C. Trimble.
The remainder of the fat cattle
of John Trimble and Dir ii Trim
Die and G " Hevener, 80 in num-
Der. were started for market We'd
nesday by Hoover & Co. In value
thew represented something over
$4,000.
Rev. David Bush of Stanton
presiding elder of Rock ingham dis.
trict, during the rast week held
quarterly meetings on Crabbottom
Monterey and Mcdowell circuits
and preached at Monterey Monday
night.
ANY CHURCH or parsonage or IN
stitution supported by voluntary
contribution will be given a liberia
quantity of the Longman 4 Marti'
nez Paints whenever you paint.
NoTE:- This has been our custom
for twenty-Seyen years; anv bulId,
inc not satisfactorily painted, vii
be reprinted at our expense; about
one gallon of Linseed Oil to be adj
ded to every gallon of paint tc
make ready for use; it's mixed II
two minutes, and cost Of the pain
thereby made less in price thar
any other. Yearly product ovel
one million gallons.
: Longman & Martinez.
Sole Agent John }. Hiner,
Mcdowell, Va.
Aug. 15-5t.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-09-26
Farmers Fay0rite Drill.

The Bickford and Huffman, Far
mpr's Favorite drill is undoubtedly
The hest on the market, Parties
thinking of purchasing can pro-
cure same from me the county
agent, w. A, Cunningham,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-09-26
Final Registration for Stone
wall.

The Registrars of Stonewall dis
trict will sit Oct. II, 1902 to com
plete the registration. Notice fail,
ed to designate place-Ed.)
{ H. T. Bradshaw,
Registrars W. R. sirOn,
J. O. Armstrong.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-09-26
Subscriptions.

A list of new subscribers to the
Recorder, with those who have re-
newed or paid in full or in lirt
during the past 3 weeks:
Roy Waggoner University OF Va;
Preston Echard. hardwood Propst.
W w Botkin Monterey; Robt. l.
Botkin, Churchville; Lewis Sim
mons Valley Center; Rev. G & Ar
bogast Green Bank; } 6 Harold
Meadow Dale; Ms. Mary l. Sim
mons Sugar Grove; Rev. Father
Payne Clifton Forge; Mrs. NJ }
Hull Rock Cave w Va; e 5 Me-
Nulty, Andrew Jones, Homer
Stephenson W e L University; DR..
G G Rodgers Arber Hill; A 5 Will
Mynard, Neb; } E Vance Mellow
ell J H Burns, G B Gibbs Bolar;
N W Arbogast Miner. Ill; } Z
Matheny Ottobine; J G Boggs
Cass, W Va; Esaw Rexrode, } Ii
Farmer, Arthur Colaw Crabbottom
Mrs. W W Winston La Monte, Mo
Russell Jones R NJ College; Miss
Mabel Jones r NJ " College; BOYD
Stephenson lIampden Sidney Got,
lege; Miss Janet Stephenson N !, !
Seminary; Prentiss Campbell Ii M
Academy; Swope H Will Liberty
O T; Chas. P Jones Jr Coving:on
JAS, Fl Blagg Doe Hill; Mrs, Mary
f Newbanks Lexington, Ill. pei
J II Rlagg; Andrew Reyercom!
CLOVER Creek; DR.. F 5 Snddartl
Williamsville; Flora + kTkpat
rick Fay, O. Ter; Sidney Wilson
! RadfOrd. Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-09-26

Mr. C S Waybright former mer-
chant of Crabbottom, left Tuesday
for Portland, Oregon to seek a
home, and will be absent two or
three months.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-09-26
Personal
Brief Items of Interest to Home
Folks About Their Friends
And Acquaintances.

And Acquaintance.
DIN A Whitelaw of Hightown
was over Monday.
Mr. James Cross who has fever,
continues to improve.
Mr. Fl H Terry of the River was
up Saturday on business.
Mr. Cornelius Winner of Crabbot-
tom was over Wednesday.
Mrs J L Hiner is visiting rela-
lives near Lcwisburg, W Va.
nr Josiah Crummett OF Back
Creek was in town Wednesday.
Mr. Jas H Blagg was a recent
and valuable caller at this ofhce'
Mr. W A Mullenax of the Bot
tom was town visitor Saturday.
Al Waybright cut his leg right
badly with an axe few days ago
Write or phone Jas. w. Liggett
care Shreckhise g. Bear for samples
of the newest things for Fall and
Winter gowns.
Charles Diggs has gone to Dur
hin to work on rlr Tate Hlner's saw
mill.
rlr George Gutshall took a lot OF
cattle to Rockingham county this
week.
Mr. Orion Fleisker Of Strait Creek
was doing some trading here We'd
nesday.
Mrs w NJ Trimble and Miss Ed,
IA Slaven are visiting relatives al
MarlintOn.
Mr. ME- Wiley of Hendricks "
Va. visited his farm on the klyel
this week.
Mr. Jacob Heyener Jr and wife
Of Crabbottom spent Monday IL
Monterey.
Mr. viii Hull and son of TIT
Hightcwu neighborhood was II
town Saturday.
Sept. 18th, and 18th, are the day
for the Fall and Winter opening a
Shrek & Bears. Stanton va
Mr. Uriah Hevener Of Crabbot
tom spent short while III towl
Saturday.
Attorneys L ii Stephenson an
Ell McClintic are attending Da'l
county circuit court.
Hiss Lucy Hiner Of McDowel
visited her aunt, llrs AMANDA AT:
bogast recently.
Mr. Collingwood Dickson spen
Sunday in Monterey, the guest 0
MIR W A Cunningham.
We regret to announce the 6eat
Of Miss Maggie Ball, whose Hines
we reported in last ISSUE
Our Fall and Winter stock is nov
omen and ready for your Inspector
LShreckhise & Bear, Stauntoh' VI
Mrs. Preston Clark of " va.
visiting her daughter, Mrs. I
McNuity of Meadow Dale.
MIR Tim Shultz of Staunton
with his father Mr. John SIult liz
Mill Gap, who is dangerously Ill.
Mr. Will Revercon,b and Mrs }
McGufin of Warm Springs wef
stopping at Hotel Star Saturday
rlr ADAM Lightner and sIste'
Hiss Ada of Valley Center wef
visiting Monterey friends Wedne'
day.
You are invited to visit us an
inspect our line OF up-to-date fa
and Winter goods. -ohrecN ii'o
Bear.
Seventy three more of Mr.. L
Stephenson's herd of tine ne c a
were shipped Monday by Mr. . !
Porter.
MIR Charles B Gibbs and fami!
Of Bolsr neighborhood were l
town Saturday doing some shoI
ping.
Write or phone us for SAMPLE
of Fall and Winter goods wine
are now REPRESENTATIVES 4 bea
Mrs. Cameron Gum and chiidre
of Warm Springs are visiting Hlgi
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-09-26
convincing proof that tn,
Iay ava 0pt 81 Oyjav
What to Do

What to Do.
There is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed that DR.. Kilrners Swamp
Root, the great kidney remedy fulflls every
wish in curing rheumatism, pain in the
back, kidneys, liver, bladder and every part
Of the urinary passage. 1t corects inability
to hold water and scalding pain in passing
It, or bad effects following use OF liquor,
wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity Of being compelled to 60 often
during the day, and 10 get up many times
during the night. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect Of SWamp-ROOt is soon
realized. 1t stands the highest Tor its won
derful cures Of the most distressing cases.
you need a medicine you should have the
best. Sold by druggists in SOC. and$l. sizes.
You may have a sample bottle Of this
wonderful discovery EGR~
and book that tells u 9: ::,:s'
more about it, both sentt 8 .s5:s
absolutely free by mail, $3.50 $50
address Dir. KilIner e. Homo of swamp-RoOt.
Co., Binghamton, N. Y. When writing men,
ticn reading this generous offer in this paper.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-09-26
The following is a list Of letters

The following is list Of letters
uncalled for in the post-olEce at
monterey, Va. which will be sent
to the Dead Letter Office if still Oh
hand at the expiration Of 30 days:
Mrs. Jennie KeIma. Mrs. Charles
Hevener, MISS Mary Davis, John NJ.
Rapp, N. D. Walter Lee Payne, (2)
and W. L. Payne.
Sept. J, 1902. II. N. slayen, Post
master.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-09-26
TnCure A Cold In One Day

Take Laxative Bronze Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it fans
r. rure, f. w. Groves signature oneach
box. 2jc.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-09-26

SCQlIIlClll vi SSb-
ting indicates an
+, unhealthy condi-
ton of the kid
neys; if it stains
your linen it is
evidence Of kid
ney trouble; too
frequent desire to
pass it or pain in
the back is also
- ILL.,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-09-26
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know it.
HOW To lind Out.

Fill bottle or common glass with your
water and let it stand twenty-four hours; a
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-09-26
The Highland High School,
EIGHTOWN VA.
REV. W. W. CARSON, A. B., Principal.

forB session begins SEPTEMBER
ST college seminary Careful attention given
constitutes of the course OF study "hcn
Literature Music, science An
Mathematics snd Typewng well as the usual Public schT
solid oundaon ior
life The climate and location can not be surpassed , sGS
things The faculty composed Of experienced and
thorough The discipline Is
U ov The advantages offered
$125 $780, including books board
tuition Flo further information address,
REV. W. w. CARSON. Principal
MISS MATTE CAMPBELL, Matron.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1902-05-27
The Eyes of Lion.

One night when some troopers were
encamped in South Africa, it came the
turn of Rennie Stevenson to 60 for va
ter to the spring, which was about a
thousand yards distant. He describes
the experiences in his booy, Through
Rhodesia." A comrade volunteered to
accompany him. When they were near
ing the spring, this man whispered to
Stevenson:
There's a lion skulking in the ,un.
derbrush on the right bank"
Yes, there were its eyes, cleaning
through the dark.
"Shall 1 fre?" whispered the SOL
der
eyes, fire, but take good aim. II
you only wound it, we will be done
for"
The trooper knelt and took long,
steady aim.
Bang! The sound of the shot re-
verberated through the surrounding
trees and up the river. But there were
the eyes, still cleaning.
Stevenson asked for the rife and
crawled nearer. trying to get better
shot. Closer and closer went the two.
their hearts in their mouths. Sud-
denly. when they thought they were al
most in the face of the "lion," they
found the "eyes" to be two glowworms.
The a,armingiy bright little creatures
had not felt it necessary to get out of
the way.