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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-21
DOVES IN THE RAIN,

Dull and asben the day;
Drip-you may near the caves,
Drip-you may see the leaves;
RilletS bubble and run;
Newer q CLEAN of sun
While the gray hours wear away,
Over the sIanting states,
Under the cupola'S crown,
Snowy and blue and brown,
Crouch the forms OF the doves,
Cooling their matin loves,
Mates to lmorouS mates
Lo, the gloom is gone
Gone like a deep-night dream,
Lost in the sunrise Beam,
DazzleS before my eyes
The sweep of Venice skies
With its pageantry of dawn.
Venice skies and the square
San Marcos dOlneS ashine
Like the amber Asst wine:
The giant in the tower
Eammering out the hour
On the hush of the southern air.
This, and the throng of doves
On the palace cornlceS.
FIocking cTevice and frieZe,
With fiutter and perk and pree1
In the gold-Shot azure sheen,
AS they muT1nur of their loves.
Woo and coo again.-
Yea. I am we'll content
With all that is blurred and blent
Hours of the radiant past
AS though in a mirror glassedl
On the rhy thmic fall of the rain!
Clinton Scotland in The Outlook.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-21
A Tilt il, Back Bay.

Mrs. Grimes-Why should you take up
Mrs. Barnes cause? You don't know her;
never saw her, in fact
Mr.. Grimes-No. but I'm sure she must
be unusually good looking and uncommon
fbout so much by women who are neither
good looking nor intelligent.-Boston
Transcript.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-21
Education in Mexico.

The peOn child Of Mexico may now
pass from his letters TO the highest d.
plOma entirely at government expense,
and the government hopes shortly to.
make education cOmDuls0ry
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-21
TO
Bears the q The Kind yoa Have Always Bought
s' "a &@XAzztzx
Motoring Pays.

The French motoring Journal, L'Auto,
Bennett race NJ Camille .Jenatzy will net
from the makers of his vehicle and it's
tires about $4,000, and that he will be
presented with q car-EXchanpe
New-York tribune., 1903-05-27
MIDI AND RAILWAY:

The picturesque hon-'ors honte rauIe through the
Ils IaSsf s Fnriand IMPROVED EAPhLs0 ad 0pRTNcIPAL
LIVERPOOL GsnTFaRR % Ichang 70 Sc Scotland
Tq6I5H TqMS to LoNpoM f,o pAmasl hotel residence
New York para OF eorauanys Pas
pier IL s ..bex rnaps, DC. 10 ths az snd tJs5
guides time .AD ressrs r Cook Son soi A1a %. 81
fs-ssdxay 10 Messrs Fretrht TTafnc freight
osasr 6Ios 81 Midland Agents fol = -
BeaEef - an parts OF Great BriaiH
Evening journal., 1903-03-20
STRIKERS MAY TIE
UP STEEL PLANT
Electricians of Diamond State
Steel Company May Go
Out on Monday

There is likely to be a strike at the
plant Of the Diamond state Steel Com
pany on next Monday that will tie up
the whole works. The cranemen and
electricians demand an advance and II
II is not granted them they viii not
return to work after this week.
The men are now working ten and
a-half hours a day. and receive from
$3.50 to 1925 a day. The petition.
which was handed in to the officials Of
the company. asks for an increase of
25 cents a day for all employees in these
departments. An unique thing about
the petition was that a circle was
drawn and the signatures placed
around it, thus keeping the company
from knowing who was the first
signer.
The men employed I'm these depart
ments number about twenty, but they
are important, and without them a tie
UP is sure to follow
There was a strike a few years ago
for the same amount. and the men
won. If the company refuses to grant
the increase, the men will hold out.
Evening journal., 1903-03-20
BURGLARS CONTINUE THEIR WORK
Visited Several West Side Houses on
Wednesday Night, But Secured
Little Booty.

burglars are again operating in this
city and the work appears 10 be- that Of
one or two men They leave behind them
IN every instance candle grease drppings
ON carpets. tables and chairs. and con-
nne their work to the lower floors only.
on "wednesday night three houses were
entered. including the residence OF Vet
erinaIy Surgeon ]. r. Mahary. at No.
9Oi Jackson street. and silverware taken
10 tho value Of s25. The burglars LETT be-
hind them valuable silver. ornaments
showing that they must have been fright
ened on
The home OF w. o. Lynch. Of No COS
Franklin street was entered and an over
coat stolen.
At the residence Of Joseph Atkinson. No.
s1l Clayton street. the invaders made an
Nutcmpt 20 enter thc house. but did not
succeed. being frightened on. No further
night
Evening journal., 1903-03-20
TROLLEY CAR CRASHES
INTO OBSTRUCTION
Stones Placed Between Rails
AT Riverview By Malicious
Persons

Special car No. 12. of the Whining
ton City Railway Company, with a
number OF lodgemen, members Of the
knights Of st. John and Malta, on
board, crashed into two large stones at
HiVerview shortly before 1 o'clock this
morning. The obstruction had been
placed between the rails by some ma
liciously inclined persons and the pas
sengers were rudely shaken by the sud-
den Jar.
The members Of the order were re-
turning to this city from social func-
ton held at Chester, and many did not
reach their homes until early this
morning as a result Of the accident
When the car struck the stones It
bounded across the rails and crashed
into the iron fence which surrounds
the Riverview Cemetery, tearing a
portion OF the railing down.
The affair IS shrouded in mystery.
and the railway authorities are at sea
as TO what motives actuated the perpe-
traitors of the deed. Whether it was
done for the purpose OF robbing the car
or as a prank cannot be learned. but
one thing is certain that had the car
been going faster the accident might
have resulted in a more serious affair
The authorities are INVESTIGATING the
matter and win run the culprits down
If possible.
Evening journal., 1903-03-20
LAWYERS ARE COMPLAINING
Printing of Bills Passed BY Lesisla-
turs Should Not Be Delayed.

The fact that It is generally the fol-
lowing August after the adjournment
OF session OF the Legislature before
the bills passed are printed is a mat
ter which many lawyers complain Of.
They say that the new laws should be
printed in at least two months after
adjournment.
In speaking OF the matter this morn
ing a prominent attorney said that
that they often have business dealing
with the new laws shortly after they
are passed. and such cases have to
find some one who remembers all OF
its provisions or send 10 the secretary
of State for n certified copy.
Evening journal., 1903-03-20
DICK MAY Be NAMED DEPUTY
Expected That Finn Will Assume Du-
ties as Marshal in a Few Days.

It is expected that William r. Finn,
having been confirmed by the Senate as
u. S. marshal for the district of Delaware,
viii take charge of his new office IN
few days. Marshal Short has everything
in readiness for turning affairs over to
his successor.
There is some speculation as to who
will be the deputy, and several names
have been discussed. George II. Dick, oil
Smyrna, may be the man, as he has the
Endorsement of the Kent county commit
tee. David w. EllSinton, Of New Castle,
is also mentioned as he was a candidate
for the place Mr.. Finn secured. 1t is not
known, however, whether he would ac.
eept. 1t is said that David S. Clark, OF
Kenton, and James w. Robertson, OF this
city, are also after the place, but as they
are Union Republicans, their chances OF
securing the plum are very slim.
Evening journal., 1903-03-20
PRESIDENT BLAINE
SIGNS GARBAGE CHECKS
Acted on Advice Given in the
Matter By City Solicitor
Reinhardt

Acting upon the advice OF City Solicitor
Reinhardt. President Of Council Charles
II. Blaine this morning signed the checks
OF Garbage Contractors Keogh, Slaughter.
Wdtsel and Montgomery, which have been
held up pending n decision In the matter.
There were four checks made out to each
contractor and represented the amount
due them for four months work by the
city up to March /.
An agreement had been, reached between
the city solicitor and Robert G. Harman,
counsel for the garbage collectors that by
paying the checks the action would not be
construed as a recognition Of the three
year contracts entered into with the con-
tractors by Council. which We're vetoed
by Mayor Fisher.
The case is now in court and will be
heard during the coming term.
Evening journal., 1903-03-20
wIewAM OFFICERS ELECTED
stoekholdsrs of Rad Mans Hall Com
pany Held Annual Meeting.

At the annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Red Mems Wigwam Com
pany last night the following officers
We're elected: President, Leonard Heiss;
vice-president, William H. Taylor; secre-
tary, George C. Guthrie, treasurer, Rob
ert II. Hanna; directors at large for three
years, Harry w. Chairs, George G. Guth-
rie and Jonathan Clayton; auditors.
Harry w. Chairs, Edward McIntire and
William II. Taylor.
The company is free of all floating
debt and has a large working surplus.
The hall, which is situated in Shipley
below Sixth, is one of the best in the
city for lodge purposes.
Evening journal., 1903-03-20
FRIENDSHIP HAD NO OFFER
President Leibrandt Says Company is
Not DESTROYS Of Selling It's
Property.

Notwithstanding the many reports
that have been heard of late to the ef-
feet THAT the Friendship Fire Company
was about to sell It's property on Tenth
street William G. Leibraudt. presi-
dent of the company stated to an
Evening Journal reporter yesterday
that there was no truth IN the rumors.
Mr. Leihandt said that the company
had not even received an ofier for the
property and that they were not de-
slrous Of selling. as the present build
ing wits centrally located and had been
the Friendships home since 1859. He
also denied report that the company
owned q lot on which It could build
in case the present property was sold.
Negotiations for the purchase OF the
Dilworth property and the Young
Mems Christian Association are still
going on but the deals have not been
closed. All tenants In the Dilworth
building have either "a one OF two years
lease. A number OF them were seen
yesterday, and stated that no advances
whatever had been made to them in re-
gard TO inducing them to vacate
Evening journal., 1903-03-20
RAILROAD OFFICES TO OPEN
General Superintendent Brooks, of the
Pennsylvania. System, to Remove
Here About April I.

1t is now thought that General Super
intendent Brooks, of the Pennsylvania
railroad and his staff of clerks, win be
installed in his new offices in the old
Harlan mansion, this city, about April J..
It was the original intention to remove
the offices from Philadelphia here some
time during the present month, but the
house, which is occupied by Captain Will
lard Thomson. could not be secured as
is not completed. As soon as the family
Of Captain Thomson removes, a number
of workmen under Master Carpenter
Kennedy win rush the alterations and il
viii be but three days after the removal
of the family before the house will be
ready for the reception Of the general SUI
perintendent.
Evening journal., 1903-03-20
WILL Be MANY EXCURSIONS
Moro Applications Received at Will
mineton Steamboat companys Of
fees Than Ever Before.

This season promises to be one Of
many excursions, Judging from the
amount Of applications already received
at the Office of the Wilmington Steam
boat Company for dates and places.
Agent Stayton is making arrange
ments with up-river resorts for the
excusionists. many OF which will stop
at hincon Park. National Park was
visited by many last season, but 1t Will
not be open this year. Many commu-
nications have also besen received from
Chester and Philadelphia Sunday
schools and lodges asking for dates dur
ing the months Of June and July for eX-
cursions to Brandywine Springs and
Shellpot Parks.
Evening journal., 1903-03-20
NA{ElD II ERFALLING BANK
Wor<men Badly Injured BY Emban<-
ment Falling Upon Him
at Todd's Cut.

A falling embankmvnt at Todd's Cut
this morning caught Lorenzo Mortucci,
living at No. 1918 Walnut street. be-
meath it. crushing him and breaking
his left leg. Together with a number
Of laborers employed by Ryan & Kelly,
contractors. Mortucci was digging for
the new railroad when the bank caved.
The others, seeing it in time. escaped.
but the injured man was bending over
and was not aware of his danger.
He was brought to the Emergency
Hospital, where Detective Jones dress
ed his wounds and he was removed to
the Delaware Hospital.
Evening journal., 1903-03-20
CARPENTERS WANT INCREASE
Spirited Meeting of the Union Was
Held Last Night.

There was q spirited meeting OF the
Carpenters Union last night, when a
proposed increase in the rate OF pay Tor
the next year was discussed. Inc car
penters want 80 cents an hour, claiming
that amount is being paid in other cities:
Some members of the Master Builders
Association are in favor Of the increase
while others oppose it.
Evening journal., 1903-03-20
RA1LRIOAD

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RAllROAD
scnsduIs IN sreet Novsmaaa D. 1854.
=, All traana nluZinaoea wf1h Pintse
@ Express trafnM.
Trains leave Wilnington. Dslawars hvaa
.,5ISw NEW YORK, week days s.as 80
itedl ~ 1o.55 D. N. Sundays -5.2s.
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% ch6eatsT, week days. t.u. .s.a. ,.as .s.m
90. 7ls. sio. IS D. m. sis, sundas,n ~ 60
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Atiantic city, week aay.. .s4 1m
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(ROyal Limtted.)
Cape May and ocsan 0ty. week esyn
=, ou'ae - a; Z. m; 'z.bs >. M Sundays. To e.
Sea Isle CITY. weak days, go mx
:, ,z.es D. m. Sundays 'b.2a =. m.s '2.gS o.
Batimors snd Washington. week aava
.4ia 's0f II, 81 q. m; s1.2l. s2.W. f9.S0.
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.n M sundays. ala. g. o. a. m; i a d. %.
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Baltimore and way stations. week Ssvu.
w a. m, $50 p. M. Sundays. s.os =. "a :
:, Newark, week deys. 4.iG sn w.os
ni1i M s,,,ds,; a. dm;; La $50 '4le s.i2. g, oi p.
5.S7 ysuys W = =, ,tl4 's.oA s.os a. M: ia
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30 lp;1s "a p m Sundays. 800 a. M; '1.16
Cincinnati and ST. Toaiie ~ NJ
Ia 40 Is D. m, daily
Mnge-ly, accommodated. vvnnh N.va
o.oe a. m; 20, 6.11 D. ~. gundavu- "a
oays l,sndse4ss9srs' ! a n accommodates. wees
LEAVE MARKEr ST. srAr1ow 10
baltimore, week days, $50 q. m
n ooanoenDerg, p e. week days $40 q. m. a.5d.
NV p: n. sundays. Q.t0 n. M. g. 20 - M,
LEAVE PHftADFLPTIIA' for vii.
m.1dlnggton' M week days, $50. $50. s7.so. 10 AZ
i9.oo n. m; si2b0, u a. 11k q nj "a IN
e,O9. $50 g. .4s lRoyal Idmated). c.0e eH
1S oo ~ i;se "a p. m. sundays. elSs.
s.os ~ s. IS Rsyai himtstD, d;s Sn. ~ i ~ ~
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or Pullman parlor, observation ana din~-
p,,i,,,,..s' vsrs' 10 extra fare except rekuIaU
Delmarvia Telephone. No. 1854.
ID. & A. 1422A
X, Rats l,,s to to Western points lewes thar VI
III: H: A. MILLER rrav. Passsngur AReuu
Wilmington. Del.
Tranac.
Evening journal., 1903-03-20
seott Youna Women oraanize.

A Girls Home Mission Circle. known
as the Sunshine Circle. has been or
ganlzed by the young women OF Scott
NJ. L. Church. The following offccra
were elected: Ethel ~. Parsons. presi-
dent; Margaret Burgien. first vice.
president Anna Vernon, second vice.
president; Dora Keefer, recording Sec
retary; ella H. Wilson. corresponding
secretary; Eta Gilbert, treasurer.
Margaret Caldwell, chairman OF liter
airy Committee; Sadie Hall. chairman
OF Music Committee and Mollie Coll
Inns, editor OF Sunshine Review.
Evening journal., 1903-03-20
on THE LOOKOUT FOR ROBBERS
Local Police Notifod Desperate Gang
Is Headed Here From Vir-
s;-:o

The police of this city have been noti-
fed to watch for four men, who are
wanted for several robberios in Virginia
and who are supposed to have come this
way.
A description of the men is in the pos
session of the local police and the COM
munication states that while the men are
neatly dressed they are tough characters
and recently robbed hardware store of
several pistols and a large amount Of
ammunition and are desperate. Nothing
has been seen of them here although a
close watch has been maintained.
Evening journal., 1903-03-20
STATE RESTS
SIDE OF CASE
Continued From First Page.

other pair of overalls. In his opinion
the spot on the right leg oil Collins
overalls must have get there FIVE mir.
utes after it was shed.
A form of a woman's head, the wit
ness said, had been saturated with
blood and this was pressed against the
oyeralls This was done to illustrate
the kind OF spot that would be made
by fluid blood. The court refused to
admit them in evidence
The CO. tor said the ear Of com un-
doubtedly got blood on it from coming
in contact with blood before il was dry.
In redirect examination he said blood
will stop flowing in five minutes after
death.
Evening journal., 1903-03-20
Two Games Tonight.

There will be two games Of basketball
at the West End Reading Rooms tonight.
The first will be between tho first Wesi
End team and the Boys team Of Phdladel-
phia. An interesting contest is expected,
as the latter team defeated the West End
team last month. The other game viii
be between the second West End team and
tho High School. Tomorrow night frs
West End team Will play Coatesvllle A. A,
Evening journal., 1903-03-20
Music at Rodney Church.

In Rodney Street Church on Sunday
the following musical program viii be
rendered: Morning-Organ prelude,
"Grand Chorus" Lemaigre; anthem, "Ie
Deum in y Fiat" Dudley Buck; offer
tory. "Guide Me O Thou Great Joho'
vah," Emerson. Evening Organ pre-
lude, Wagner's Prayer From Rienzii
quartette, 80 Taste and See How Gra-
cious," McFarren, Mrs. Lewis, Miss Van
dersloot. Messrs. Ayres and proudiit; Of
fertory. incline Thine Ear" limmel
Evening journal., 1903-03-20
OIL VESSELS LEAVE PORT
One Takes on Petroleum as Ballast in
Order 70 Get 70 Cuba.

The largo steamer Russian Prince
cleared yesterday from this port for
Havana, Cuba, with l6S.200 gallons OF
petroleum in ballast. valued at $9.S1S.
Upon arriving at Cuba the vessel will
dispose Of her cargo and take on an
other OF molasses in bulk, consigned TO
Philadelphia.
The bark Mexicano also cleared for
Vera Cruz with ~ COS gallons OF crude
oil ON board, valued at s45,42S.
Evening journal., 1903-03-20
Have installed Immense shears.

Stirlith Brothers Will install fve
pairs of shears for the cutting of iron.
one pair viii reduce armor plate or
steel rails to small bits as easily as a
person cutting paper. Heretofore the
armor plate had to be sent to the
larger cities to be cut.
Evening journal., 1903-03-20

Ladies', clean your kid gloves with
the Dry Cleaner. It is not q liquid;
leaves no odor and can be used while
the glove is on the hand. For sale only
by F. W. Woolworth & Co. Five and
Ten-Cent Store
Evening journal., 1903-03-20
Ryrne Not confirmed.

Among the nominations which failed
OF confirmation before the final adj
jcurnment OF the United States Senate
yesterday was that Of William Michael
Byrpe, twice named for United states
District Attorney for Delaware.
Evening journal., 1903-03-20
Masons Entertain.

An entertainment and dinner was
given by Washington Lodge. No. !, A.
+. and A. NJ, last night, at it's rooms,
in the Masonic Temple. The affair was
a success. There was musical and
literary program which was thoroughly
enioyed by the large crowd present
Evening journal., 1903-03-20
MlIItary Aeaasmx orehestra.

The new orchestra or the Whining
ton Military Academy "a making rapid
progress and viii probably be able 20
play at the next commencement of the
Institution.
Evening journal., 1903-03-20
NAV lmnrove Armory.

Officers of the National Guard held
meeting on wednesday night when
proposed Improvements TO the Armory
were discussed. Among the improve
ments contemplated is the installation
of a new floor in the basement.
Evening journal., 1903-03-20
Medical Society Meeting.

There was a meeting Of the New
New Castle County Medical Society In
the rooms of the Historical Society last
night. Medical matters were discussed
Evening journal., 1903-03-20
LENTEN GROCERIES AT LYNcHs.

Fresh Delaware Bggs; Deep Water
Goldfish, 12c. b.; Clam, Vegetable and
Tomato Soups, foe. can; Clam Chow
der 1Oc. and zoe. can; Crab Meat, zoe.
can; Smoked Herring and Kippered
White Fish, Sardines, Mackerel and
Samon. Fruits of all kinds. Stores;
Fourth and Madison streets, Eightf
Evening journal., 1903-03-20
W. c. 7. v. Moetinn.

The w. C. r. Il. held its regular
monthly meeting ~ no. 100 West
Eighth street this afternoon. AIRS
Thatcher, Of New Jersey. one of the
national superlntcrdeuts. was present.
Evening journal., 1903-03-20

Clerk OF the Peace Winfield 8. Qugley
had the assessment lists for Wilmington
hundred hung up in various public places
IN the hundred.
Evening journal., 1903-03-20
Had hia and Reading Railway
CNnminwton udriassnA

Time table in effect November 1e.
Trains leave WtlminEton I1ins ntroM
chanin, Winterthur, Goyoncourt. CreIs~
e8uo, Coaaart, Chadds Ford Junction
iocopson, West Chester. Bmbroevllie.
a.ortonysiic. Coatesvillo and interm8dI3iN
~. ". daily A0 and go ,. m. eundaya oni1
Tor cuplcs, ElvorBon and intermediat1
tAuonn. daily, except Sunday. O. I& ~
az ll0 y. M.
Tor Joanna, islrdEboro. Reading ana M
term ediate Btaiions. daily. except 1.sr;s>=s;Sz>
~ W q. m and 80 D. m. Sunday onIR
AZ bU e. m. and alf. D. "a.
ATLANTIC CITY DIVISION.
From Chestnut street and Boutf gtFal
garTfGc.
Evening journal., 1903-03-20
poN,r nE PuLlEp M

DON'T BE PULLED IN
by slarng signs, for they are often de-
ceivlng II you want good Meats, go TO
"A reliable market.
ONLY CHOICE MEATS
are permitted TO enter our store. The
Meat We Olier Is rich. teuder. OF ihe
flavor and very nutritious.
A pound OF this Meat is worth two Of
the stringy, tough sort.
Evening journal., 1903-03-20

Daily. "f'' Sundays. r. Weekdays.
"K'' va subway. "a" Mouth 1t, am q. IN
"r' u0o Excursion
Detailed time tables al ticket ofnicea.
18th and Chestnut Gta., "a Chestnut It,
l006 Chestnut St, 609 South ld st.. Do1
Market St and at stations
Union Transfer Company will Sail faa
Gemce1.
W. A. GARRnrT. MDsoN J. wEnEM
ceal guBt genl paes'f At.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-05-14

of population, regardless of any
caprices of fancy or fluctuations of
demand. 1t will appeal more and
more strongly to women-for no
recreation, at their ready command,
is SO healthfu1 and exhilarating.
Out of fashion! Who put it out?
It's a standard thing now-not the
novelty that attracts for feeting
season. Were Prince Henry of Ger
many and his wife ruled out of
fashion, the other day, when they
were riding two new Columbia
chainless bicycles in one of the
Berlin public gardens and were held
up for running their wheels on the
sidewalk out Of the mud? Was
there ever SO big an attendance at
bicycle races as there was in Madi-
son Square Garden last December,
in the siX-day contest? Who can
shut out of fashion what princes
purchase and crowds applaud"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-05-14
The VuIfr1PQu

The question is mooted whether the
vulture knows of its quarry by sight or
smell. How does it communicate the
news of a feast to it's fellows? A tiger
had been killed.
Colonel Ramsay ordered the carcass
of the skinned tiger to be dragged out
from under the thick mango trees into
the open. Taking out his watch, he
asked us to make a guess as to how
long the vultures would take to clean
the flesh off the bones. Some one said
half an hour. AS there was not vul-
ture in sight, this seemed even betting,
but Colonel Ramsay gave them ten
minutes, which proved to be correct.
There was one vulture at first seen
soaring round and round very high up
in the clOudless sky. He closed his
wings and dropped on to the carcass
with swoop. In two minutes the sky
was full of vultures, all concentrating
from every side on the spot, and arriv-
ing with all the impetus their drop
from great height gave them as fast
as it takes to tell the story. Then
there commenced a frightful scene Of
literal carnage, every one tearing with
sharp, hooked bill at the entrails first,
then at the flesh, all fighting for room
to get a piece and tumbling over one
another with frantic haste.-"The For
ests of Upper India and Their Inhab-
itants," by T. w. Weber.