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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-17

CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The life saving service at Washington
Monday received the following telegram
from IIattcras. n. c.: Schooner ashore
Gull Shoal Life Saving Station, North
Carolina. is Matilda y. Borda, coal from
New York to Savannah. Crew eight all
landed in surf boat from Gull Shoal life
saving station
The trial of several ice dealers In Jack
sonvillc, Fla, on the charge of cOmbn-
ing to raise the price of ice, contrary to
law. resulted Monday in a verdict of not
guilty of criminal intent to dcfraud This
verdict was reached after one of the
hardest legal fights in the history of the
state.
letter received BY s. w. III. Hewitt
OF New Haven, Ce.. from William Jcn-
nings Bryan contains the promise of the
latter to speak to Connecticut Democrats
Immediately after his return to this colin-
try. Mr.. Hewitt will try to make the
occasion a New England rally for Mr.
Bryan. The exact date of Mr.. Bryan's
visit is not announcer
x. Judge Gray in the United States court
of appeals at Philadelphia handed down
q decree Monday affirming the conviction
-of Henry Lear, former president of the
%poylestown. Pa, National Bank, who
was found guilty of abstracting funds of
the institution. The decision refuses Lear
n new trial and directs that the sentence
@of five years imprisonment imposed upon
him by the district court be carried into
effect.
q. Adam Scheuig. 80 years old. employed
at butchers shop in East 18th street
Now York. Monday shot and fatally
wounded Miss Louise Karcher. daughter
of his employer. shot and seriousl,
wounded the girls mother and committee
suicide by cutting his throat with
butcher knife. The supposed motive 70
the shooting was the rejection o
Scheuig's attentions to Miss Earcher b.
the young woman and her parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-17

the land. For his fivc-aCrc orchard he
has refused an Offer Of $1,000. He says
his orchard has paid four per cent in
tcrcst annually for the last 4 years on
$50. 900. He would not exchange it for
any orange grove in California of equal
size.
Mr.. Drinkwinc's dog one day last
week encountered Il porcupinc and had
his mouth and nose so filled with quilts
that the dog had to be shot.
Mrs Haynes has sold the grass on her
farm to w. II. Richmond.
H. n. Walton recently sold a prom
Using young com to Mr.. Williams of
Winthrop for $40.
w. B. Frost has collected a sum or
money to build new front fence to the
cemetery near James Gordon's.
George II. Bryant has recently had a
fine monument placed on the Bryant
lot in the above mentioned cemetery.
4. j. Pike, A w. Riggs, II. n. Wal
ton. J. NJ. Pike, ]. 7. Drinkwine and
A. n. Wing have each engaged and Will
soon have d telephone in their several
houses
The recent warm days have improved
the grass very much and haying will
soon be commenced all along the line
All crops are growing fast and farm
ers are taking courage and hoping that
Harvest time will not fail"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-17
fitted on the interior like city resi-

fitted on the interior like u city resi-
dcncc.
King c. Gillette of New York who
has purchased large tract of land a
short distance from the steamboat
landing and facing the ocean will not
build this year. it is reported, but in
tends to erect magnificent summer
home here next spring.
The Royal villa on so-callcd "Royal
Point" has been opened for the season
and members of the New York mil
lionairc's family are Spending the sum-
mer there.
DR.. W. p. Giddings Of Gardiner has
opened his cottage and with Mrs. Cid
dings will remain during the summer,
the doctor making weekly trips to
Gardiner (on Thursdays to attend to
his medical practice.
The young people are giving fire.
ouent hops in tie Casino, and one par
ticularly enjoyable was given Saturday
evening when Rallards orchestra of
Augusta furnished the music. which
was better than is usually enjoyed ut
the informal dances.
RaIph Rurnham of the Pleasant View
has purchased a new power boat, a 90
footer, which he placed in the water
today.
The early morning boat. leaving the
Point a few minutes after O'Clock and
connecting at Bath with the early train
to the east is meeting with heavy
patronage business men finding it n
great convenience.
HOLSTERS are unusually scarce here
abouts this summer, and the same con-
dition prevails throughout LinelIen's
Ray. Prices are high and the demand
is far in excess Of the supply accordinc
to the lobster fishermen.
r. Z. Beane Of Augusta has engaged
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-17
OCEAN POINT.
Hotels and Cottages Fill
ed for the Summer.
HOLSTERS Are Scarce But Moth
ing Else Is Lacking.
Hops at the Casino Sunday SenTCes---
Those at the Cottages.

Ocean Point, Me-, July h6.-(spcciap.
The summer season at this resort
continues to be very active and every
boat brings a large number of cot
tagers and city visitors who find ac-
commodations at the hotels and board
ing houses, and at most of the latter it
is impossible to find desirable rooms
unless they are reserved in advance.
Ocean Point appears to be enjoying d
boom.
f. A. Hussey of Augusta has opened
ms line new cottage and his family is
installed there to enjoy the summer.
Mr.. Hussey's cottage is one of the fin
est on the point and is furnished and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-17

One Of the handsomest touring cars
that has been seen in the city this
season was the 20-hOrscpowcr Frank
lin which arrived in town at about
$50 last evening driven by J. l.. Grouse
of Syracuse, n. Y, who brought the
car overland from that city. Mr..
Grouse was accompanied by III. ]. Will
lard of Portland and the two gentle
men came over from Lewiston yes
terday afternoon, making the trip in
one hour and 20 minutes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-17

At the Monday morning session of
the municipal court Lena PoOler was
arraigned on a charge of drunkenness.
and on being found guilty was allowed
her freedom upon promising to get out
of town. Charles Miller and Jim Nc
CURE of Togus were arraigned on a
charge of search and seizure and Will
fred NARROW of Togus on liquor null
Sance charge, and all three pleaded
not guilty. Evidence against them
was sufficient however, to warrant the
court imposing the usual fine, from
which an appeal was taken and the
men were held in the sum of 5000 each
for appearance at the September term
Of the superior court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-17
Cards Of thanks, obituary notices, Re,

buttons Of respect, etc, will be
charged at the rate Of ten cents per
line. No charge less than rs cents.
All advertising announcements Of en-
tertainments, whose object Is the
raising Of money. will be charged at
the rate Of fifteen cents a line.
Advertising notices, news form, will be
excluded from our local columns. ex-
cept such as refer to advertisers oc-
cupying space In our advertising
columns, and will be run under a
separate head on one Of the local
pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive ths
Journal promptly will confer a favor
by notifying the Office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-17

A very pleasant family reunion was
held yesterday at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Helene Gagnon. Water street,
when her sister, Mrs. Mercaline Toll
louise and Mrs. Susanc MERCER of Can
ada, and her mother. Louis Bouch ee
of Livermore Falls were her guests.
The ages of the quartet aggregate 2SS
years. an average of 72 years, the re-
spective ages being as follows: Mrs.
Gagnon So, Mrs. MERCER 6S, Mr.. Bou-
cher Il, Mrs. Toulouse so.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-17

Daniel st. Pierre and Odilon Pro-
vost were arraigned before Judge An
drews last evening on a charge of as
sault and battery preferred against
them by Gideon DoyOn. A plea of not
guilty was entered, but the evidence
was against them and they were fined
81 each, which was paid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-17

w. w. Jackson of this city Is build
ing a cottage on Sanborn point at
Togus pond. and will use 1t for sum
mer home. 1t is of the bungalow style
of architecture, 12x1S feet on the
ground, with broad piazza In front
and platform onsone side, with a
cookhouse and stable separate. The
location is Il good one. and the place
win be very desirable one in which
to pass, ones leisure hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-17

The engagement is announced of Miss
Iva l.. Fairbanks of this city and
Harry X. Upham of Brockton, Mass.
Both young people have many friends
in this city, Miss Fairbanks is en-
ployed as stenOgrapher at the office OF
Williamson & Burleigh, and Mr.. Up
ham was until recently brakeman on
the Maine Central, on the Portland and
Bangor run.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-17
List of Unclaimed Letters.

WOMEN-BlaiSlell, Miss Lucy
Glcnalvon. Ben; Gridson, Miss a. ca,
Holway. Miss Daisy T.; Leighton,
Miss Edith; Parson. Mrs. q. F.
Smith, Mrs. II. 3.
MEN-Collins. Mr.. Jos. H.; Johnson,
Mr.. Leonard; Nolan. Mr.. Pat; Rob
bins, MIR. Geo. A.; Welch, Mrs. Chas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-17
q COWS AND TOOLS INCLUDED.

Is acres $1,000; this is a snug little farm;
cuts . tons hay, from rolling fields;
pasture for s cows: wood and timber for
home use: - barrels apples in season;
house 6 rooms: barn l0xt0. with baScmnct;
water supplied by wells; mail delivered
and cream collected: . miles from village;
near nciGhbors; to settle estate; includes
4 cows, = hcifcrs, ! wagon. l single har
ness. and all farming tools: price only
81 go 800 down and the balance on easy
terms: details in 'Strout's list. No. 1G.' Il
catalogue. Illustrated, describing hun
drodS of bargains in New England, New
York New Jersey and the South, mailed
free by Z. 4. STROUT. 30 Water St,
Augusta, Me. j1Gdlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-17

Notices were posted Monday by City
Marshal Donovan for a draw
ing of three grand jurors for the Sep
TENDER term of the superior court,
which will be held at the office of the
city clerk at o'clock Wednesday morn
ing, July %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-17
Henry L. Morrill, and DR.. L. l.. Dol

y
liver who enjoy the delights of cot
tage at Weber pond during the sum-
mcr season have launched a power
boat in the waters of the pond. 1t is
a comfortable model, II feet long and
fitted with a 3-horsepower engine, and
particularly noteworthy because of the
fact that it is the first gasoline boat
that ever ripplcd the waters of the
pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-17

The three-masted schooner Lizzie j.
Call, Capt. Garland, was towed up the
river Monday forenoon to the mill Of
the Augusta Lumber Co.. where she is
loading lumber for the New York mar
ket.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-17

The light of the fire which was re-
ported to have been seen in the direc-
ton of Sidney Sunday evening, and was
thought to have been caused by burn
ing buildings. was ascertained Monday
to have been a brush pile burning near
the Newman farm on the road leading
from Brackets Corner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-17

The report from the City hospital
Monday afternoon concerning Conduc-
tor A w. Beane. who was injured by
being knocked from his car Saturday
afternoon. vas that he was as comfort
able IS could be expected, but that his
condition was serious.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-17

The annual harvest of the hay crop
on the State grounds on the east side
Of State street, opposite the Capitol
has commenced, and a crew of men
from the Insane hospital was at work
with the moving machines Monday
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-17

At the class convention OF the Re-
publican voters of the class composed
If the towns Of Dover, Sangerville and
Pariman. held Saturday afternoon III
Central hall at Dover, DR.. CroWel =.
Hall Of Dover, was unanimously re-
nominated to the Legislature. Inc pd-
sis of representation was as loii'"s
Dover Il: Sangerville. $; ParKmah. T.
The convention was called TO order py
William C. Woodbury. OF Dover ana
Angus @. Campbell of SanServilie act
ed az chairman, while Mr.. woodbury.
took the psition Of secretary. The fol-
lowing class committee was cluSeli ioi
the ensuing two years: O. Il. iiiiailS'
Sangervillc: s. A. Buz2ell' farkmah'
Victor l.. Warren, Dover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-17

The annual Field day of the Fra
tcrnaI Order of Eagles of the State
will be held at Merrymeeting Bay to-
morrow and a large delegation from
the Augusta aerie is expected to at
tend. The usual Field day sports will
be enjoyed, a banquet will be served in
the afternoon. The program as ar
ranged is one full Of promise and the
several aeries in the state will par
ticipate in the merrymakfng.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-17

Z. Locke has gone into the meat
cooking business quite extensively.
He now cooks and furnishes
customers veal loaf, corned beef and
native ham. No western process
about this.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-17

The great Barnum & Bailey show ex-
hibits in Waterville today and many
from this city have planned to take in
the greatest show on earth Special
rates on the NJ. G. r. II. prevail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-17
MARRIED..

Mt. vernon-July s, Arthur Miner and
Miss Evie Beane. both of Mt. Vernon.
Litchfield-July 15 by Rev. f. A. Har-
low. Leroy NJ. Barney of Ltchheld and
Miss Maude a. Reynolds of Richmnod.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-17

Owners of unlicensed dogs in the
city are liable to bring trouble to
themselves in the near future. Ac-
cording to the books at the city clerks
office there are 1926 dogs in the city on
which the license has been paid, and
160 on which the $1.15 or s315. as the
case may be. has not been forthcom-
ing. The city marshal has the names
of the owners of dogs on which the
tax has not been paid, and there is
well defined rumor that there is to
be something doing because of the
neglect on the part of the owners OF
such dogs to pay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-17

The East Side gas supply will be
shut off from Z a. NJ. to T. NJ. to-
day and tomorrow, owing to the re-
pairs being made on the main.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-17

Il cottage at the Point for the month Of
August.
Miss Elizabeth J. Noble of Ioston is
spending the week at the cottage Of her
father f. =. Noble.
Roy Fly 1t Of Augusta returned home
today after spending Sunday at the
NcWbert cottage.
Sunday services will be held in the
Casino until further notice. Tic scr
vices ar" held in the forenoon and are
quite well attended. Prof. Emerson or
Montpelier, Vt, who is prominent
cottagcr has conducted the meetings
thus tar.
The Robinson cottage has been
opened for the season. Mr.. and Mrs. ID.
L. Robinson arriving from Boston last
week with a party of friends.
Mr.. Edward Fitz and family nave
taken the Starbird cottage for the sea-
son.
Earle Either Of Augusta was
visitor at G. f. HoXie's house over
Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-17

At regular meeting of Capital Aerie,
No. 9C4, f. 0. E., last evening, several
candidates were conferred with the de-
grees of the order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-17

r. w. Soule is offering great bar
gains in Tapestry Carpet remnants.
which at the low price will surely dis
appear in few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-17

A meeting Of the Augusta Yacht Club
will be held at the clubh ouse this eve
ming at the usual hour and all members
are requested to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-17

Perch fishing is reported to be good
at Togus pond and large strings of the
fish are being caught by local anglers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-17
LOCAL MATTERS.
journal Telephone Call 1856.

Sheriff Frank ]. Ham is driving a
fine horse which he recently purchased
from A. r. Tyler of Mt. Vernon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-17
FOR SALE

SECOND HAND MCCORMICK TWO
horse mower. six foot cnt in good condi-
ton. c. +. Stilson, X. Il. ID. No. 3. Au-
guSta. Box y. jlGd3tf
greatest thing OF its kind ever invented.
Dish washing made easy. No more red
hands. Apply to Mrs. R. White, agent.
44s Water St. Gardiner Me. mar22dtf
ADAMS HOUSEHOLD LOCATION
newly painted and repaired throughout.
Everything I'm first class condition. In
quire Of Geo. d. Haskell Cony st.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-17
Young Women " anted

At the Worcester Insane Hospital as at
tendants. Good wages with two years
course in training school. For circular OF
information address DIR. H. M. Quinhy.
1upt.. Worcester, Mass. j7dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-17

CONSULT THE WANT COLUMNS
If IN NEED OF HELP. 1T is A
PROFITABLE INVESTMENT TO
USE THEM.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-17
STATE NEWS.
KENNEBEC.
NORTH WAYNE.

Monday Of this week was the date set
for many To begin haying in earnest,
but the "l"udrd sky was not cheering
More than 50 persons were present 1T
the service in the church here Sum
Cay. Rev. Mr.. Hcrrick gave an excel
lent sermon from the text, Jesus
Christ. III" same yesterday, ana today,
and forever"
A very pleasant occasion was the
gathering at the residence OF Gordon
brothers Saturday evening. Invitations
having been forwarded to ncighbors
and friends by Mrs. G. H. Gordon to
meet her brother and sister. Mr. and
Mr.. John Spaulding Of Portland. The
grounds had been Illuminated ana an
awning erected in which was Mr.
Spaudins's ncW Victor phonogrl
ana the music produced was Of no or
binary character; several songs being
REPRODUCTIONS from Melba and other
noted voices Refreshments wera scrv-
ed and at Il late hour the guests de-
parted well pleased with the evening 5
ct,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-17

Thursday evenings, at close of theater.
j9dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-17

Fresh flowers for school orders and
other occasions. Ben Venue Floral
Parlors, "a State st. Tel. 303-3. je5dn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-17
WAYN E..

George l.. Riggs is repairing the
Sturtevant house which is occupied by
DR.. Gilman of Massachusetts as 4
summer residence.
]. NJ. Pike has a fine orchard which
he ct out % year ago. 1t has been we'll
cared for and has made an excellent
growth. Last year he pruned it heav-
lily. and this year he is summer tilling
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-17

Choice cut flowers. Mrs. J. w. Beck
norist. 16 Melville street. Telephone
1888. 2dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-17
LOCAL NOTICES

FRESH cur FLOWERS EVERY
day. F. D. Hartshorn. Tel. 219-3.
m1Sdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-17
POSITION AS NURSE WAGES $500

per day; city or country. Mrs. Annie
Mitchell. Gardiner. Maine, r. f. d. No.
II, care Mrs Ira Elkcins. july12dSts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-17
WANTED
AT ONCE A GIRL FOR GENERAL

Homework. No cooking or washing. Ref
ercnc"s required. Mrs. W. |. Eickmore.
ST Grove St, Augusta. Jlldtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-17
AMBITIOUS YOUNG MEN, OF GOOD

character able to read and write the
English language. can learn business
which Will enable them tn earn n good
living in any city and almost any town
without the investment of capital. Bos-
ton Educational Institute, No. 113 London
street, f. Boston, Mass. jl9dlmo-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-17

CONTRACT or DAY WORK REA-
sonable prices. Frank B. Lee Co.
m19dtf
AN ALL-ROUND EAMSTRESS,
machinist and dressmaker. "a State st.
juncl4dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-17
FOR SALE

TWO HORSE NEW MODEL BUCK
eye moving machine. Virgie Scribner.
Manchester. jl1d3t =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-17
TOILET

Ia FURNISHED COTTAGE OF 6
rooms at Ocean Point for the remainder
of July. Apply to l.. S. Lyon, Ocean
| Point Maine luIVl7dlw
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-10-18
OVER A CLIFF.


To 90 out after game In the hill
country of India means that the hunter
will find game, says Captain Glasfurd,
the author of Rifle and Romance in
the Indian jungle" One morning. fol-
lowed by his shikarees, or native hunt
ers, Captain Glasfurd was out looking
over rough hillside for bear. He had
passed round the curve OF high ledge,
when he found himself in front Of
large, low-roofed cave. On the sandy
floor Of the entrance to the cave were
the fresh ingoing tracks Of bear
Our position was sufficiently haZ-
ardous one. The ledge was extremely
narrow. overhung by rock. and on the
verge Of n perpendicular face Of sand
stone. We began quietly retracing our
way. But scarcely had we taken one
step when horrible disturbance Oc-
CURED in the depths Of the cavern.
This FASTENED our movements; but our
haste was as nothing compared to the
rapidity OF the eruption that was going
on behind us as the bear came yelling
and scramblng out Of the cavern. For
me there was nothing but a swift whip
round to face this horrid denouement,
my rifle not even permitted to reach
shoulder.
To right, blank wall Of smooth cliff
side; to left, swift descent to the I'M
known over the edge OF the cliff. and
in front raging, roaring mass Of black
hair shooting toward me with the speed
Of a runaway motor car.
Bang" goes my rifle, and the next
moment l am enjoying n strange. slow
moving nightmare, one of .he most vivid
Of its memories being the smooth
brushed appearance of the bears fore
head as her jaws closed on my right
thigh.
We bump and whirl swiftly down.
ward. A mi-unconsclousness held me,
and then came a shock. saw the body
Of the bear hurled far from me into
Ing at something.
1t was little tree that | gripped in
the strength OF despair | was hang
ing to it. head downward, on the face
Of the cliff itself.
My Jat orderly's voice soon sounded
In my ear. The plucky fellow had
crawled down that awful slope and
managed to seize my hands. | was
somehow drawn upward to the ledge.
Then my gaze fell upon that solitary
sapllng. rooted In some mere chink in
the rock. There was no other tree with
In many yards.
Two months on my back afforded
scope for thought as to my extraordl-
nary piece of luck.