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Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-15

own door Raven drew up reeking and foam
ing his sides streaked with blood from tb,
interacing branches he had burst through. \
As he stood with heaying hanks and droop
ing crest, he looked around at me with
wistful look of his full dark eye, which exI
pressed great deal if l only could havl
read it. 1
/ now felt sure he had some reason for h7
strange conduct and had not tormented nj
for more willfulness, and that he was tryi12
to make me understand it by that pathetA
wistful look.
And though did not understand pett&
and soothed him, and tended him with my
own hands till / saw him quiet and calme{
down.
left him then to my servant, who wa
nearly as fond of the horse as myself, and al
most in tears-at the state in which his chargI
had been brought in. j
Raven looked after me till the stable do&
closed and heard a little low neigh of san
isfaction that told me he was all right. Popf
Raven / have ridden many a steed sine
but never one so feet of foot, so true and loV{
ing of heart
We had much discussion that night over th4
cause of the horses behavior. Colonel MS
Adam had been very uneasy about my absence
until SO late, and his opinion was that had
depend upon It." he said, there was al
tiger lying in wait for you, and by that in,
stinct nature gives the horse, Raven detected
it and saved your life: What plucky. fellow
he must be, TO lace Cne DANGER anu ftizt inc
moment in which the tiger, weary of his
watch, and perhaps startled by the strangs,
noises had retreated for few seconds
The opinions 6f the others were dividedj
No tiger had been heard of for length "A
time in the near neighborhood, and Raven 81
character ~ eccentricity had long been set1
tied. -, -,
Jones. sDidn't some one say.
That beast and bird have seen and heard
That which man knoweth not
''Try him tomorrow, and II he balks again.,
voull know it's haunted spot.
But the morning sun had not long risen
when my bearer reused me from my sleep by,
rushing without ceremony into my room. \
"Sahib, sahib,, he cried, his dusky face;
tineed with pa1lor, "a tiger has carried off
one of the workmen who are making th4
road!"
the rang Of convicts who We're constructing it,
had arrived on the spot that morning, al
huge tiger had sprung out and carried off the
head man.
7 went at once with several other officers
to the scene Of the catastrophe. It was ex-
actlv within the jungle on the side of the
beach, the very place: where had struggled
40 hard the night before to make Raven en-
ter. I could doubt no longer that he had
saved my life.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-15

might have consoed myself by catching
sea turtle, for it was the time at which
they used to come up on shore to lay their
eggs scuttlng back again in such a violent
hurry that we rarely succeeded in capturing
them. Now and again we did, however,
and left them sprawling helplessly on their
backs.
But this night saw none; my ill-luck pur-
sued me. was in no hurry to leave the beach,
The air was deliciously cool after the hot day,
and my eye was fascinated by the great rolling
ocean before me. 1t was calm, except for that
restless swell which never ceases.
was scarcely more than lad, and had
not long parted from home and friends. A
longing came over me that could see them
that lonely shore? Were they thinking of
me? Had my thoughts power to bridge over
space and touch theirs with a remembrance
strange and melancholy and mysterious in the
waning light. All, they have crossed a more
mysterious ocean since, leaving me alone on
the sands of Time, as ! was that night on the
sea beach of Akyab.
| | had not taken much note of time was
reused to remember it by the uneasiness which
Raven began to show, and then ! saw it was
high time to get back. The waves were dark
ening, the sun fast going down, and nightfall
to the beach. 1t was their favorite resort
then; they crowded to it to lick the salt of
the sands, Many and many time had seen
their tracks, and | started as l realized the
lateness of the hour
Time to get back" said, turning Ravens
| head from the shore.
| And, with delighted bound. he sprang
forward, .scorning every impediment in his way,
| leaping lightly over tufts and tangled roots,
Irejoiced to get away from the beach.
Raven never liked it much or the roll in of
the mighty waves on its sands. He would
shiyer and start as their thunder broke, and
gave little snort of relief when they swept
back, Watching them wistfully as from afar
he saw them form and advance again.
| Raven was no coward, though the waves
| thus affected him. He was high-mettled as
the Arab of the desert whose blood he boasted,
and this evening, in his splendid impatience
land fiery spirit, looked the picture Of pride
and strength, his glossy coat, black as ebony,
shining in the last rays Of the sun; his proud
head thrown back, his fiery eye glancing from
side to side with restless movement peculiar
| TO his wild nature.
| We came opposite the road leading through
the jungle. As we drew near, Raven began
to snort violently. l wondered what he saw
or heard. He went on little further then
suddenly stopped short with another tremen-
dous snort. pressed him with my heels Il
had no whip and had never touched him with
| spur), but felt he must be made to under
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-15

Lie lSlduQ HES DcCWCCh ShV hiousA@'
of two great rivers Kuladine
and the Myoo.
Those of us who were sportsmen were in
"happy hunting grounds" and thought little
of the Arracan fever when camping out on
some of our "shikaree" expeditions There
was every description of large game that is
found in India, but the difficulty of getting
at it by reason of the dense jungles was very
great.
Tigers absolutely swarmed on the island
when it was first made a military station,
but SO necessarily did the soldiers wage war
on the beasts that at the time / write of it
was believed that scarcely one remained, al
though occasionally one or two would swim
from the mainland to give us chance at a
shot.
The ping Of the rifle will not be heard so
often as the white mans ak lays low the
forests of Burmah and his skill drains its
swamps and morasses, and / suppose the next
generation will listen to tales ofgthe old sport
ing days in its (then) wild regions, much as
we read of the Indian raids, the buffalo hunts
and the wild lives Of the Western hunters
and trappers, on the very regions where now
great cities are sending up to heaven the busy
hum of dense population. The world is
moving on very rapidly.
Between the cantonments and the sea there
was III LuOSt udys prOdu bcit "a uSiicS,
swampy jungle, through which clearance had
been cut and rough road constructed that
enabled us to get down to the beach,
Between the belt of jungle and the sea ran
plains Of high grass, and in this grass different
species of small deer were often to be found.
A frequent amusement of mine was to ride
to the beach toward the cool of the evening,
when the sea breeze blew, mounted on my
favorite black Arab, Raven l used then to
ride through the grass, rifle in hand, ready for
ANYTHING we might start, and many "snap''
shot / would get at brown-backed deer as
it rushed through the long grass when started
from its covert.
| need hardly say that such a method Of
shooting was not always successful, and on one
particular evening of which i am going to tell
you / made no "bag."
My want of success led me to good dis
tance from the jungle road-the only way
back. The daylight began to wan: rapidly;
SO gave up the lookout for game, and pro
ceeded slowly home by the beach, ] thought
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-15

ONE of my youth, and not the least
happy part of it, either, was spent
on the island of Akyab. in British
Burmah, in the province of Arracan.
The island lies between the mouths
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-05-17
Closing Exercises at the M 3. S

The final annual commencement ex
ercises of the Mary Baldwin Seminary
will begin Friday. May "a at s p. M,
with graduates recital. On the 25th
the art exhibition takes place, and the
next day, Sunday, at II a. M. Rev. j.
S. Lyons, d. D., of Louisville, KY.
will preach the baccalaureste sermon
in the First church.
On Monday evening following is the
concert and Tuesday morning at 10
o'clock are the closing exercises.
awarding of hOnors and addresses to
the graduates
The graduates are as follows:
University Department-Mis ISIS Sib-
ert Noon, Virginia. and Miss Eta
Maud Stickley, Virginia.
Academic Departmeent-Mis Reba
Reeves Mohler. West Virginia, and
Miss Mary Sydnor, Virginia.
Instrumental Music-Miss Marie Ell.
lis Bowles, Virginia. Miss Marie Davis
Smith, Virginia and Miss Mary Eliza
beth Wallace. Virginia.
Vocal Music-Miss Katie Herr Left
wich. Virginia.
Art.-Miss Annie Woodrow Var
Devanter. Virginia, and Miss Kate
Elisha VoItz, Alabama.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-05-17

The Rev. Isaac M. Motter, president
Of the school board of Frederick, Md 3,
has brought on himself the righteous
Indignation of the Grand Army of the
Republic, by some sighting remark
be is said to have made about that Or
ganization. This bit of lese majeSte,
is truly awful. Wedo net know what
Mr.. MOtter has said, but We know q
good many things that could be said,
since we live In a community where
women were insulted, old men hung,
houses burned. children and sick per-
sons set in the road to starve and die,
by the gentlemen who compose that
organization. We only wonder whether
Gov. Warfield will remove Mr.. M0tter.
He enjoys political association, If
not faith, that is liable to rem owe
mountains.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-05-17
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion Of the eai'
There is only one way to cure deafness,
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an infiamed con-
ditiOn of the mucous lining of the Eus
tachian Tube. When this tube gets in
famed you have rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing, and when lis entire
ly closed deafness is the result, and un-
less the Inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored to it's normal con-
dition, hearing will be destroyed for
ever; nine cases out Of ten are caused
by catarrh, which is nothing but an in.
famed condition of the mucous sur
faces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case of deafness (caused by ca
tarrh) that cannot be cured by Hall s
Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free.
F.J. CHENEY & CO.,
Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for con
stipatiOn-
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-05-17

An article recently appeared in the
Baltimore Sun predicting a sale and
reorganization of the Valley railroad,
placing it on basis which would rem
der 1t useful to the section through
which it passes and to Baltimore city
which is the largest individual stock
holder. There is little hope of any
such good news. The b. & o. has al
ways adopted DOG in the manger'
if not more reprehensible policy with
reference to this road. 1t has SO ma.
nipulated the accounts as to advertise
it as bankrupt. But the facts are that
it's conduct is but repetition IN a
small way of the manner Of account
lpg that went on for so long time
with the Metropolitan branch and the
road between Baltimore and Wash
ingtOn.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-05-17

A GATHERING STORM.

We now are informed that the States
are to be despoiled of their sovereign
ty by the very creatures they gave
birth. This is apparent by lie con-
duct of the railways in regard TO the
cent rate enacted in Virginia and
other States. A mother might as we'll
be turned upon and outraged by a
degenerate son. as for the States to be
turned upon by the railroads in such
an att, m pt as they are now making to
destroy their inherent rights. This is
doubly true in Virginia where many
of the railroads not only were nurtur-
ed in the bosom of this commonwealth,
by the granting of such charters as
permitted them to invade the property
and even the homes and sacred rights
of her citizens, almost to the extent OF
scattering the buried bones of their
dead, but in addition thereto Virgin
las munificence fastened upon the
people of the State a burden under
which they today groan, in the shape
of an enormous debt for the construc-
ton of railways which she afterwards
gave away to foreigners, aliens, and
hostile persons, from the revenues OF
which they now revel in wealth, whilst
the sons and daughters of Virginia toll
in slavery to pay the cost of the prince
ly estates which those hostile pluto
Gratis enjoy, and which should be the
property of Virginia today. And yet
in the face OF these facts, in the very
teeth of conditions which they ought
almost to be ashamed to enjoy, seeing
that the bondsmen and bandswomen
of Virginia are staggering under the
yoke of debt which make them rich,
they are going still further, and defy
ing the lawful authority of the State
even to the extent of depriving her of
her most cherished birthright-her
sovereignty.
Today the railroads are arrayed
against all of the States of the Union,
they are forcing SO far as they can a
GENERALIZATION of power in the Nation
al government. Not content with die
tating who shall hold this OF that high
Office as they have done for Years, they
now walk squarely up to the States
which created them and absolutely at
tempt to fell them to the earth and
would, when felled, grind them to
powder under their heels. There may
be some who do not see the trend of
affairs, and who are willing to sit down
and permit conditions to drift whittier
they may, but to those who think, and
who read history, and who know that
like conditions produce like results, to
them this last step of the railroads is
but the sowing of the wind, the reap
ing of the whirlWlnd will come later.
They can see the storm that must fol
low. The people have almost become
aroused now, this can be discovered IN
many places, but the gathering storm
will break when it becomes apparent
as it will soon. that these agents are
bent on defiance, and disregard OF
State laws and States rights, and are
blazoning on their banner their motto
The people be damned"
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-05-17
THE CLEVELAND SUGGESTION.

There is going the rounds just now
a new doctrine, it is called The Cleve-
land suggestion" This may need ex-
PLANTATION, but not much. There is
little mystery in the language and it
is not written In Latin, or Greek, or
Hebrew, it Is just plain English, that
Is all. 1t means that some ''safe and
sane" persons have again suggested
the name of Grover Cleveland for the
next Democratic nominee. The idea
seems to be that Roosevelt will be the
nominee of the Republicans. He will
be third termer. The Democrats
will, however, out Herod Herod, by
nominating Cleveland, who would
likewise be third termer, thus COM
uniting both parties to the Third Term
idea. and having the fight fought out
not as was the scrap between little
David and big Goliah, when one was
armed with stealthy sling and the
other with big stick, but where both
combattants are giants, both carry
fourteen inch Harveyized armour plate,
and all the paraphernalia of modern
warfare, and where the "sinews of
war" will be equally strong.
The idea is a magnificent conception,
but the Sage of Princeton is far too
foxy for such bout. He would rather
enjoy the memory of his two terms in
the White House than the doubtful
honor of third term If absolutely as.
sured. He has no more idea of going
into this fight than Bob Fitzsimmons
has OF going into the ring with Jim
Jeffries. But in addition to this what
would the Democrats say? 1t would
be funny to see them scatter. Lord
how they would take to the brush.
Fishing would be tame sport that day,
they would be afraid to 60 TO the bank
of a stream and sit in the sunlight on
the day of election, lest they be oyer
Whelmed by some dreadful event for
not getting further from the polls.
They would seek the deep woods, the
dense forests, if not indeed the caves
and dens. 1t is our positive belief that
If Cleveland were nominated he would
not carry a State outside of New York
or New jersey, If be even could do that.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-05-17

been born tn the Spanish throne was
received with great interest in official
circles this week, and Senior Pima. the
Spanish Minister, was the recipient of
as many concentrations as though it
had been his own baby instead of bis
prospective King. President RoOse-
velt Immediately on being notified. sent
by cable congratulations to the royal
parents.
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OFFICE,
' Staunton, Va, May 16. 1907.

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
~ Staunton, Va, May 16, 1907
Crum. B. w.,
VS.
Palmer. Ella B., ct ais.
All parties interested in the above styl
ed cause, now pending in the Circuit Court
for the county of Augusta; Take Notice,
that pursuant to decree entered in said
cause on the 7th day of May, 1907, shall,
at nv office in StauntOn. Va on the 18th
day of June, 1907, proceed to take. state
and settle the following accounts, viz:
First-Said Commissioner shall ascertain
the amount of real estate owned by the
defendants and the fee simple and rental
value of the same.
Second.-He shall ascertain whether or
not the judgments of the plaintiff, b w.
Crum, are a subsisting and binding lien
upon the property of the defendant. Ella
B. Palmer.
Third-He shall ascertain the liens
binding the property of the defendants
and the order of their prioritles, includ-
ing any unpaid taxes due thereon.
FOurth-He shall ascertain whether or
not the rental of the land belonging to
said Ella B Palmer Is sufficient to pay of
the indebtedness within i've years.
Fifth-Any other matters deemed per-
tinent, &c. 81. II. KERR,
Commissioner in Chancery.
John A. Alexander. p q. SHAT
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-05-17

Last Friday at the closing of Bever-
ly Manor Academy diplomas were
awarded to Misses Vivian LOhr and
FAY Blackburn, its first graduates.
Hon. John w. Todd. of the county
school board presented them.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-05-17
A MILITARY PARADE.
The Blues Wore the Grey and the 6reys
Wore the Blue.

An impressive parade OF local mill
tia and cadets was viewed by crowds
Of our citizens on Monday evening
last. The parade was composed of the
Staunton Rifles and West Augusta
Guards, respleudent III their bright
new uniforms. the drum corps, the
Stonewall Band laid fouI fine companies
t om the Staunton Military Acadimy.
A number of mounted officials lent ad-
ditlOnal dignity to the pageant. The
cadets made fine appearance, and
ELECTED deserved applause. In the
line There was u friendly minglinx OF
The blue and the grey, but strange to
hay, The yankee boys wore The grey and
the conf ederates wore the blue. This
m be but coincidence, but 1t illus
trAles IN u pleasing way the p sssjng Of
ctIonal predj udices. and growing
irleu"iIiness between the North and
th. s ,nLh. After parading the princi-
pal streets the proc essiOn marched 10
Athletic Park where the soldier boys
were reviewed at dress parade BY Col.
W. j Perry and other officers of the
Seventeen Reg menG.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-05-17
BRYAN and Daniel His Ticket for 1908.

Senator TiIlman in q recent inter-
view at Atlanta, Ga, dominates Bryan
and Daniel as bis tibket for the presi-
Dental campaign next year. He thinks
that while the South has many states
men of the highest ability, fitted in
every way for the presidency, yet be
does not think the time opportune to
place Southern man at the head of
the ticket. He believes that Daniel
as a running mate with Bryan would
make the strongest ticket the Demo.
cracy could select. He also mentions
Culberson of Texas, or Hoke Smith of
Georgia, as fit running mates with
Mr.. Bryan.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-05-17

The kidneys are your
blood purifiers, they fill
ter out the waste or
impurities in the blood.
If they are sick or out
of order, they fail to do
their work.
Pains, aches andrheu-
matlsm come from ex-
cess of uric acid in the
blood, due to neglected
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-05-17

There is no copyright on the follow
ing. anybody can use it.
A story comes to us of yourg lady
who has had bug in one of her ears
for twelve years, which gave her con d.
slant trouble. Why did she allow her,
self to suffer thus when during that
time there were twelve new (y )ears for
everybody.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-05-17

nOMMI >SIONER'S OFFICE,
- Staunton, Va, May 8th, 1907.
Riley's Creditors.
Riley, F. C.'s Trustee, etc
and
G. f. Riley's Admir-,
Riley, Maggie M, ct ais.
All persons interested in the above
styled chancery causes will Take Notice,
that in pursuance of decree of the cir
cult court of Augusta county. entered in
said causes on April 22nd. 1907. l shall at
my Office IN Staunton. Va on
JUNE 9Th, 1907,
proceed to take, state and settle the fol-
lowing accounts:
1st of the matters set up In the petition
of Edward c. Riley and what sum, it any,
he is entitled to receive out of the fund In
this cause;
End A final settlement of the accounts
of James Bumgardner. Jr., Trustee; W H.
Landes. General Receiver, and =. A. Graf
ton, Administrator in these causes;
3rd A final Distribution of the residue
of the fund;
4th Any other matters deemed peril
nent etc.
R. f. R. NELSON,
5104t Commissioner in Chancery.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-05-17

MIR. Edward MerIlkeu has been At
the K ing's Daughters hospital for Tho
past Week, having been Taken there
Friday, suffering with a broken leg
which he sustained that day on his
mother 3 fai III near SGauntOn. He wac
thrown from horse VIII CT he caught
in the Held and was riding witho t.
very bad one, but he is now getting
along mic Aly.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-05-17
Oyer=WOrk WeakenS
Your Kidneys.
Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.

All the blood in your body passes through
your kidneys once every three minutes.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-05-17

kinney trOuDle.
Kidney trouble causes quick or unsteady
heart beats, and makes one feel as though
they had heart trouble, because the heart is
over-working in pumping thick. kidney
poisoned blood through veins and arteries.
1t used to be considered that only urinary
troubles were to be traced to the kidneys,
but now modern science proves that nearly
all constitutional diseases have their begin
ming in kidney trouble.
If you are sick you can make no mistake
by first doctoring your kidneys. The mild
and the extraordinary effect of DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-ROOt, the great kidney remedy is
soon realized. 1t stands the highest for its
wonderful cures of the most distressing cases
and is sold on its merits Et
by all druggists in fifty 1s: ::Es:Ea
cent and one-dollar siz- Ss:Et;I]
es. You may have =5ssas sE Esss 49,
sample bottle by mail Home of swamp-Root
free, also pamphlet telling you how to find
out if you have kidney or bladder trouble.
Mention this paper when writing DR.. Kilmer
& Co., Binghamton. N. Y.
Don't make any mistake, but remem-
Der the name, Swamp Root" DR.
Kilmer's Swamp Root. and the ad-
dress, Binghamton, N. Y, on every
bottle.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-05-17

The two Ohio monarchs, Bill and
Joe, have met, embraced and kissed.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-05-17
Saw Mills Wanted !

I can give good saw mills work for
two year in Pocahontas county, w.
Va. The location will be on Douthats
Greek, in a section easy of access. The
lumber to be sawed is principally oak.
l am In q position to give very liberal
terms Write to or call and see
H. M. LOCKRIDGE,
Huntersville, POcahontas Co, W. Va
4 26 At
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-05-17

Sutered at the Postoffice al StauntOn, Va,
as second class mail matter.