Evening Star Newspaper, July 30, 1898, Page 20

ri 0 THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, JULY 30, 1898-24 PAGES. (Copsright, 1898, “This is the finest spectacle I've ever geen in India, and I've knocked about the try for the last five years,” Norris, as he lit a cheroot nd and with her twisted waxed mustache. “It carries one back to the past, don’t you think?” a assented his companion, Mat- s like s picture from a suggestion of ain and ancie.t Rome in the ero thrown in. I'm glad I came with 3 Norris; I wouldn't have missed ft for a good Our host is a prodigal and a prince of entertainers.” fellow, the the rajah knows a thing or two,” captain. “He has the true blood his veins; I'l say that But I wish the show would com- : It will be a splendid fight ports are true.” “It is a relic of barbarism, though,” said Quin; “and I don’t believe the government will allow a repetition of it.” The t Was morning in the co = son » place was the residence of Runj sh, Rajah of Kolat, whose @iminutive state lay between the south- extremity of Hyderabad and the corner ¢ presidency of under British con- al sum to the nues made him the in India. As the fa ike race, he i d the spirit of his ancestors, and this found vent in a p: love of combat and kill times to er did menage ion for sport, a . which went at He had a splen- chief © an- o be wit- and his between African lion, import- om Madrid and Sene- to pit them @ spectacle cer had come miles in wor together, dog cart will ex- agent a party of > over A Visit to he met s earlier an iny cantonme iend of eed to gC much of Runjeet and they knew what a rare vilege they were about to their eyes, as they . us one that no other c could have shown, and it was icture ef ating nove nem, and dow vhich the or two. It all, above ac across from Quin Runjeet Singh him- an in the prime of I arrayed in whi left of him tling with ce on many ,, nd clad in and occup was a gig ying ntic or more In diameter. the audie ary precaut aced t ce, and it It eral entr on le of the arena. Overhead a vast ng was st 1 to protect the of the sun, b ne end, could be seen the minarets, the tiled t ed windows of the rajah’ av the exclaimed ast Ww: on the a lay you two to one t care to bet,” replied Quin, “but > inclined, I should certainly back ou would < lose, lion kille a buffa shall see trumpet pealed, and the gates on both sides of the arena flew open. Amid lou 1 two cages were trundied for- ve attendants, and put in po- = Opposite entrance to the big ramed inclosure, so that their doors ced each other. The lion was the first to be liberated, end the instant its sliding door was drawn it sprang with a roar into my dear fellow. The a fortnight ago. How- the ring. insolently as though it was in its native of Senegambia, the tawny brute paced round and round several times, and then lay down opposite the bull's ¢ rajah made a signal, and the second eage was thrown open. The Spanish bull, @ magnificent creature nearly coal-black, Wes out as quick as lightning. With low- ered head, it dashed at t lion, which Taised itself and lifted its paws to meet the @ttack. For an instant the two animals w blended in one movi-¢ mass. Then the lion shot through the ai- y nd. ing shouts arose i and Quin and the and fell heav- om the spec- aptain could restrain their excitement. The € of the tumult, made a few ackward and waited on guard. But finding t attack was not renewed, he plunged forward agatn, upset his enemy, gnd rolfed the enraged brute to and fro. The Hon, whose roars seemed to shake the overhead, finally twisted and fastened with teeth and claws antagonist’s hind quarter. The bull, shed out to with- go its hold and ac’ ing. An indescribable r follewed, some cheering one animal the other. , ot br cried Capfain Norris. ah for the bull! By Jove, Quin, I ve- you are right!" “It was a foregone conclusion,’ replied have seen Spanish bulls fight on ra occasions, and I would back one st any lion. The finish fs not far off i some he prediction was verified even sooner than he had expected. With a savage roar, turned and leapt at its enemy. But the bull was prepared, and met the at- a tossing the king The lion rose slowly, br nd covered dust. nd it no desire to prolong Like & whipped hound, it slunk around the ring, st the bul atra to reach its esult,” said Cap- wish they would have an- a fair fight,” replied Quin. “Give ampion his dues.” -t Singh lifted his arm {mperative- i the wild clamor of voices faded nto silence. He made another signal, and ‘om one side of the arena entered four at- fendants bearing an iron bar heated red- hot. y entered the ring by a small gate, and the lon at once darted past the bull nd took refuge in its cage, the door of hich was drawn shut. But the bull's blood was up, and he was 4 no mind to yield, As the men approach- $4 he dashed at them with a thunderous re” undismayed by the heated iron. ey Gropped the ber and fied in terror. ree escaped, but the fourth was caught ‘gan NOTESBroK | EAST AGED ag LEAves raent His SY vy- MURRAY GRAYDON THE RAJAH OF KOLAT’S TRAINER. by William Murray Graydon.) and pitched in the air. He fell on his back, and as the bull ran at him with lowered head, he reached both hands up and seized the brute by the horns. A thrilling struggle ensued. The man held on grimly as he was dragged over the sand, and the bull tried hard to break loose, so that he might gore his victim. Cries of horror rose, and for a moment none ventured to the assistance of the poor fellow, whose death seemed certain. Then a man darted suddenly Into the arena from the left. He had black hair and mustache, and his muscular figure was set off to advantage by white trousers end jacket and a scarlet kummerbund. He ran fearlessiy and quickly into the ring, tore off his jacket, and by a dexterous movement fastened it over the bull’s nose and eyes. The victim of the animal's rage let go of the horns, and promptly dragged out of reach by his rescuer. Half a dozen attendants now entered the inclosure and picked up the heated HE RAN FEARLESSLY bar. The bull had by this time shaken off the jacket, and was ready to renew the fight. But a few prods from the hot iron c him to alter ais mind, and he sul backed into his cage, where he w secured by closing the door. A deafening burst of applause greeted {this finish of the struggle. and the man in red janced around he obtain kummerbuni calmly and proudly at the audience. Quin, as 1a good look at the swarthy, er face, started with surprise. At once his memory flashed back to the past— to a jungle by an African river; to a night Scene on a barge moored by the bank of he mighty Brahmaputra: to a farm house in far-off Norfolk. He knew that he could not be mistaken. He was gazing at his oll my, Antonio Silva. Desirous of avoid- ing recognition, he leant partly behind Cap- tain Norris. A plucky fellow that,” said the capts ks like a native, but he is really tuguese. He has been in the rajah’s for a couple of years in the capacity ner to the wild beasts. His name is uel Torres.” ~ may be that now,” Quin exclaimed on the spur of the moment, “but I know him as Antonio Silva. “Quite right, Mr. Quin,” said a quiet voice from behind. “He is Antonio Silva.” Quin turned with a start. The speaker was an Englishman—a short, shrewd-faced, clean-shaven man. “I don't know you,” Quin said, curtly. “I don’t suppose you do,”’ the stranger re- plied, “but I know you by sight and by reputation, I ought to, since I am in the The Elephant Trotted Out. employ of Moss & Crawley of Liverpool. My name fs Calcraft, 2 I think we have & mutual interest in the apprehension of Mr. Antonio Silva.” “I would give & good deal,” admitted Quin, “to settle old scores with the rascal.” “Well, you can do that by helping me. claim comes first. You remember Sil- disappearance “Yes; three years ago. He robbed Moss & Crawley of some thousands of pounds by a clever somgery So trom England and completely ba the best detectives in Scotland Yard.” . “Exactly,” said Caleraft. “Nothing was heard of him until a few months i when Moss & Crawley received private in- formation that he was in the service of the Rajah of Kolat. They sent me off to India post haste, and here J] am. As soon as I recognized Silva—I had a glimpse of him yesterday—I wired to jeutta. I ex- pect a police official to arrive with a war- rant of arrest in a few hours.” “I congratulate your le on Be ee a ee be more than satisfied if you secure the rascal.” “By Jove, this ts interesting!” exclaimed Captain Norris. “I have heard you spin several yarns about Silva. If you need any help, count on me.” At that moment the Portuguese withdrew, bowing to the plaudits of the audience. The native he had rescued, who seemed to be hurt, had been removed. The attend- ants were now dragging the cages contain- ing the lion and the bull from the arena. “Silva doesn’t know me,” Calcraft said to Quin, “for I only saw_him once, and then I wore a full beard. But I am afraid he may have recognized you.” “No; I kept my face concealed,” Quin replied. “I don’t believe he suspects that he is in danger.” “TI hope not,” said Caleraft, “but he is a cunning rogue, with eyes like a hawk. However, I'll wait and see what turns up.” “That is the best plan,’ Quin assented. “It will hardly do for you to leave the Place now. There is to be a fight between a leopard and a bear presently, and Silva will likely appear again.” Calcraft settled back in his seat, and Quin and the captain turned their atten- tion to the arena. The gates had closed on the cages, and after a short interval a party of jugglers entered, who gave a won- derful performance of twenty minutes’ du- ration. They were followed by a trompe*of Nautch girls, clad in gauzy garments, who danced gracefully to the accompaniment of a band of native musicians. While this entertainment was going un a Hindoo servant was seen to make his way to the rajah, at whose ear he spoke a fev words. Runjeet Singh showed unmis: able consternation. He rose at once hurriedly disappeared. ed to have noticed @ancing continucd without interruption. “Did you see? The rajah was summoned y!” Quin whispered sharply. and he looked like a man in a biue funk,” said Capt. Norris. “Something is wreng,” added Catcraft, “and I feel in my bones that it concerns Silva, though I don't know why. Any- way, I'm off.” Curiously enough, Quin and the captain felt a premonition of the same sort. They and Few persons seem- he incident, and the followed Calcraft to the exit—it was close by, and not many persons were between— and the three were quickly. outside. They hurried across a s of which slous court, at one side *h were the vehicles, mechanical and INTO THE RING. imate, which had brought the to the show—dawkgarries, traps, dog carts, saddle several gorgeously caparisoned el E They saw Hindoos running to and fro, and heard confused voices, and when they reached the palace and mounted the mar- ble steps they found the rajah himself in © outer hall, surrounded by a knot of ex- ited servants. what is the matter?” t. I have been cried Singh, his black eyes flashing. “A thict has stolen a casket’ of precious stones, Many of them belonged to my ane and they were of the greatest val Do you know who took them? Quin. rajah’s demanded Cal- © robbed!" Runjeet “Yes: my trainer. Manuel Torres.” “I thought so!’ Quin exclaimed. “Your highness has been deceived. Torres en- tered your service under a false name; he is a notorious criminal and a fugitive from Justice.” He must besaught!” shouted Calcratt. “By heavens, I will never forgive myself if I lose him. He can’t have gone far yet. If your highness will tell us all the partic- ular sat once we may be able to recover the jewels. “I will vouch for my companions,” added Capt. Norris. You can trust them.” Sa ed by this assurance from one he knew, the rajah poured out the story in fluent English: “A ser’ ant came and told me," he said, “that Manuel Torres had a few moments before taken flight under suspicious cir- cumstances. When I left the arena I learned that the story was true. An ele- phan belonging to one of my guests, Rao han, was waiting behind a grove of trees Just outside the court. Torres escapei on tis beist. He climbed into the howdah, compelling the mahout to do his bidding at the point of a pistol, and rode off at a furidus pace. I hastened to my private apartmeats in the palace, and found, as I fear that the casket of jewels was gone. The thief must have known where they were kept, and it was easy for him to carry them off unobserved, since most of the servants were present at the enter- tainment.”” “It's as clear as daylight!" exclaimed Quin. “The Portuguese recognized me, and Knew that the game was up. As for the plunder, he thought he might as well en- rich himself while the chance offered as go away empty-handed. He is a cool-headed scoundrel.” “It's just as you say, without doubt,” as- sented Calcraft. “But how can he hope to escape? What direction will he take?” He will probably steer for the raflway line, in hopes of catching a train,” sug- gested Captain Norris. “Yes, he made off for the southwest,” cried the rajah; “but his aim is most likely to reach the lonely jungle and forest to- ward the Ghauts, where he could hide from pursuit and in time get to the coast. “I believe we can overtake him,” sald Quin. “There is no time to lose, though.” “Then go at once,” the rajah exclaimed, hopefully. “I will give you a fleet elephant and a skilled mahout. You shall be richly rewarded if you capture the thief and re- cover the jewels. I will follow later with an armed escort. At present, while my guests are here, the claims of hospitality must keep me at the palace.” Quin and his companions. jumped at the opportunity. “Dead or alive, Silva must be taken,” ex- claimed Calcraft. “It will be rare sport—man-hunting on elephant-back,” said Captain Norris. “I hope we'll have all the fun,” Quin re- plied, “but I doubt it. The Portuguese is armed, and he will fight for his freedom.” At that moment the rajah, who had gone into the palace, returned with three hand- some revolvers of the latest pattern, inlaid with gold and ivory. He gave one to each of the men, and then led them hurriedly to the stable compound. It was the work of several minutes for the attendants to bring out a huge elephant and equip it for the chase. The mahout, goad in hand, perched himself In the customary position between the beast's fore-shoulders, and Quin and his two companions, by the aid of a lad- der, climbed into the richly decorated how- Gah. The direction taken by Silva was stat- ed bf a syce who had witnessed the flight. “You have a fine animal there—a safe and rapid oi said the rajah. “He ought to overtake Rao Khan’s elephant withou much trouble. Do you want a couple of rifles In addition to the pjstols?” “No; we won’t need them,” Quin an- swered. “We're off now,” gdaded-Calcraft. “Good- PeRjgo-byet the rajah s -bye!” the responded. “Suc- “Fhe mahout pos sagacious out of the com- mahout spoke a few words, and the | elephant und. Meanwhilefa amor that some- Piing. was wrong§ caused by Runjeet Singh’s abrupt retirement from the show, had spread among the audience. As the three Englishmen rode past the arena and turned into the broad, white thoroughfare Jeading away from the pelace, they looked back and saw the crowd pouring out. “It's a good thingsawe Ipft when we did,” said Quin. “The few minutes we have gained may mean everything to us.” “I won't return without Silva,” Calcraft asserted. a Fortunately, the fugiti¥e’s elephant was likely to leave visible footprints wherever st went. At first the tratt kept for a quar- ter of a mile to the road, then turned southwest across the open country. The course was comparitively straight, except where it made a detour to avoid an occa- sional village. The pursuers foHowed at a rapid pace, over fields of grain, through belts of forest and jupgle, and across Patches of swamp land and tall grass. Three hours slipped by. The borders of Kolat had been passed,and Runjeet Singh’s palace was many miles behind. The ele- phant, obeying its mahout, tramped on rapidly and steadily, showing no signs of fatigue. But as yet there was no trace of the fugitive, though it was evident from the appearance of the trail, and from in- formation furnished by natives encountered along the way, that they were gaining a little. Toward 8 o'clock in the afternoon all evidence of civilization faded in the rear, and the pursuers entered a desolate ex- panse of jungle, which grew wider and more tangied during the next hours. But they continued to make good progress, since their elephant could easily force his way through the thickets and reeds. And to the mahout’s cunning eye the course of Silva’s animal was always in view. “We ought to be getting near the rascal,” said Caleratft. “Yes,” aSsented Captain Norris. “I thought he would come this wa The railway line is somewhere close ahead, if I am not mistaken, and beyond that the jungle stretches on to the Ghauts. So, you see—” “By Jove!” Quin interrupted, sharply. “Look!” All saw a thrilling sight. They had sud- denly reached a bit of rising ground, and barely fifty vards in front was the quarry they were after—Rao Khan's elephant,with Silva in the howdah and the mahout ‘on the animal's neck. The Portuguese looked around, waved a pistol menacingly, and then turned it on the mahout, who im- mediately urged the elephant to its top speed. The pursuers followed as rapidly, and the chase commenced in earnest. “Don’t shoot; we must take him alive, cried Quin. “He can’t get away trom us. ‘But he is gaining!” said Calcraft. “Yes, you are right,” exlaimed Captain Norris. Evidently such wus the case. The pur- suers saw with alarm that the distance was widening a little. But just then, when the situation was disheartening, fate took a hand in the game. The straps of the fu- gitive’s howdah: either broke or came loose, and instantly the structure slipped to one side. The fugitive thrown out on his head, and the elephant continued its head- long course, taking the mahout with it. “Hurrah!” eried Quin. “We've got him!” shouted Calcratt. They swiftly neared the spot, and as they ‘came within thirty feet of it the Portuguese rose suddenly from the thick grass. As quickly he leveled his pistol and fired. With the report the elephant ut- ed a shrill scream. He swerved to the eft, trembled, and came down heavily on his side. The bullet had pierced his eye and killed him. Quin was the first to scramble from the broken howdah, and then he helped Cal- craft and Captain Norris to climb out. They seemed to be bruised and stunned, and could scarcely speak. The mahout was lying unconscious un the ground, but Silva had disappeared. “Where is the scoundrel?” Culcraft asked, weakly. “Don’t iet him escape.”” "Il overhaul him if J can,” replied Quin, who was unhurt. “Follow me as soon as you are able.” With that he dashéd to the spot where the Portuguese hadpvanighed. He saw a couple of footprints in the soft earth, and heard the bushes rustling in the distance. He plunged in the @frection of the sound, determined that the fugitive should not go free. No obstacle checked him; he tore through gra:s and bushes, tripped among stones and vines. At last, when he had been running for five minutes, he stopped on the rising ground to gain breath and listen. He could Fear nothing, and us,he was about to push en he made a vexatious discovery. His pistol was gone; it must have fallen from his belt. And just then, from a tangled copse a dozen feet in front rose the slim figure of Antonio Silva. A ferocious, cruel smile distorted his swarthy face, and In his right hand was a leveled pistol. Quin, taken by , Was speechless for an instant, got you this time,” snarled the Por- tuguese, keeping a steady aim at his en- emy. “You've spoilt a good many games for me in the past, but you won't trouble me again. I'm going to make sure of that.” Quin felt a cold shiver run down his back. Brave man as he was, he could hardly face the prospect of certain death with equa- nimity. In the flash of a second he review- ed the situation, and saw that but one chance—and that almost a hopeless one— remained. “Would you murder me like a dog, you coward?” he asked, with a view to gaining tume. “Yes, like the sneaking cur you are,” Was the savage reply. “Here goes for wiping out old scores.” Tho ruffian’s finger was on the trigger, and there was not a second to lose. Duck ing his head, Quin dashed forward with the strength of despair. He heard a sharp report, and the whistle of a bullet »y his ear. Then he saw Silva looming out of the smoke, and the next instant he was upon him like a tiger. The two men grappled, clutched each other fiercely, and swayed to and fro for several moments. They knew as @ struggle to the death, and neither wasted breath in words. Finally they tripped and fell, and as they floundered in the grass a dull, rumbling noise was heard. The meanjng of it was unmistakable. The r: way line was close by, and a train was coming. Over and oyer the antagonists rolled, now cne uppermost, now the other. Quin got a grip of his enemy's throat, but lost it as his own windpipe was tightly pressed. Sud denly they tumbled, locked tightly to- gether, into a dense clump of bushes. Something gave way, and Quin felt himself falling. They rolled down a low embank- ment, bounced over a hard substance, and stopped between the metals of the railway Une, The rumbling noise was not a vibrat- ing roar, and to his horror Quin saw a train swing round the curve to the left. “Let go!” he cried. ‘We are on the line!” Silva gripped him the tighter. “We'll die together, curse you!” he snarled. Sy a hard effort Quin released one hand and struck the Portuguese a violent blow in the face. Then he wrested himself loose, Scrambled off the track and fell exhausted at the foot of the embankment. Silva sprang up as quickly, but his peril confused him. The train—the fast express from Bellary to Madras—was within a dozen feet. He ran straight down the line, and the next instant the engine struck him with @ dull sound. He was shot through the air and landed half way up the embankment on the right. ae: For a minute or two Quin was sick with the horror of what he escaped. Then, as he was feeling better, Galcraft and Cap- tain Norris turned ups, He told them brief- ly what had happened, and all hastened to the spot where Silva lay! He was quite dead—the blew had broken his neck. The casket of jewels wag inphis pocket, and Quin took possession of it, “I'm glad the poor wretch didn't die by my hand,” he sald. % * “He deserved whatthe got,” Calcraft re- Plied; “but I'm sorry;he gheated the law.” ‘The three men carried the body back into the jungle, where thoy found the mahout Recovering from his stupo¥F; no bones were broken. ‘They were soon’ joined by the other mahout, mounted on Rao Ihan’s ele- hant. Half an hour'laté® Runjeet Singh rriveg, accompanted’by tWo elephants and @ number of his guests ara attendants. There was room fér Quin and his com- panions in the howdahs,’ and the whole arty set off for the palace, reaching there rly in the night. ‘ney took the body of the Portuguese with them, and it was buried the next day by permission of the British resident. Quin was reluctant to ac- t any reward, as were Caleraft and Cap- in Norris. But the rajah, grateful for the recovery of his jewels, insisted on pre- senting each of the three Englishmen with @ fine diamond. f ee A Point Worth Mention, From the Chicago Record. “Are you in favor of en alliance with ART AND ARTISTS. Mr. Harold L. Macdonald is putting the finishing touches upon a half-length por- trait of Justice McKenna, and the canvas is now almost ready to leave studio, In View of the fact that the portrait is for” the Department of Justice, he has painted his subject in civilian’s attire and not in the robes of office. Justice McKenna is shown standing erect, holding in one hand a book, the place marked with his firger, and hOlding in the other hand the gia: that he has apparently just removed. ‘The pose is not as rew and original as some with which the artist has occasionally sur- prised the public, but it is far from being conventional, and expresses alertness and energy. The expression of the face is ihor- oughly characteristic, and Mr. Macdonald has given it a look of dignity and repose, without, however, sacrificing the humorous twinkle of the eyes, which is essential to a true likeness of Justice McKenna. The coloring in this work is fully up to the high standard that the painter has set for him- self in previous canvases the flesh tints being remarkably true and the general ef- fect rich and harmonious. Mr. Macrions)d has done more striking portraits, but ne has not produced any work that reveals more clearly his ability to handle a portrait With forceful directness, ignoring all m!ncr and non-essential details, . * Mr. Walter Paris is spending the summer ai Ipswich, Mass., which, like Annisquam, is drawing away many of the artists who have frequented Gloucester in past years, but who are deserting it for less fashion- able localities. Mr. Paris will not be able to find there to any extent the architectural subjects, in the treatment of which he ex- hibits his greatest skill, but the variety and profusion of other good motives ought to console nim very quickly. Perhaps the best pictori1l material is to be found in the salt Marshes, and it is this feature of the landscape that has made Ipswich such a favorite resort for artists. * Mr. Howard Helmick has a number of Pictures under way and one of these, a water color depicting one of the Irish scenes which he paints with so much sym- pathy and skill, is approaching a state of completion. The picture shows a bare- footed peasant maiden, who has set down her basket in the middle of the road, danc- ing merrily to the music of a wayfaring minstrel. Mr. Helmick has painted a simi- lar subject before, though in this new work he has introduced an entirely different landscape setting and has altered the com- position very materially. The figure of the strolling musician, who is crouched on a stone at the roadside, is unusually iuter- esting, and there is excellent study of ex- pression in his ~wrinkled weather-heaten face. Mr. Helmick’s usual delicacy of color appears to peculiarly good advantage in outdoor subjects, and the fine air qualities of this work are noteworthy, especially considering the fact that the picture has beeen produced entirely in the studio with previously painted studies as the only guide. * * Miss Marie Mattingly is spending the summer, as she has spent previous seasons, at Magnolia, one of the prettiest places along the rock-bound coast of the north shore of Massachusetts. Miss Mattingly plans to do little or no painting, and will give herself up to rest and recreation. * * ok Word comes from Italy that Mr. Trenta- nove is again at work in his Florentine studio, where he will be busy until his re- turn to this country in the fall. A task that will take a good share of his time is the modeling of the bas reliéfs for the pedestal of his statue of Daniel Webster, to be erected here in Washington. A part of the sculptor’s time will be given to the bust of the late Mr. William L. Scott, which he 1s modeling for his daughter, Mrs. Richard Townsend of this city, and a likeness of Mr. Hartley, a well-known western mine owner, will help to keep him busy during the summer. Mr. Trentanove took the striking busts, which he made here of William Jennings Bryan and Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, over to Italy when he sail- ed, and though exact information on that point is wanting they will either be cast in brenze or cut in marble. * * Mr. Paul Putzki expects to leave very soon for Boston, wheré he will visit for a time with friends. After that his plans are rather indefinite, but when he bids good- by to the Hub he has some thought of tak- ing a trip up to Nova Scotia, or even far- ther north. He will take this summer trip largely for the benefit of his health, but he hopes to bring back some interest- ing sketches to show for his vacation. * * * Mr. A. G. Randall, one of the younger members of the artistic fraternity, has gone to New York, not merely for a sum- mer sojourn, but with the intention of lo- cating there permanent!y. Mr. Randall's name has appeared frequently in the cat- alogues of the local exhibitions, and his studies in black and white have met with deserved apprectation. He is not studying to be a professional artist, however, but is endeavoring to perfect his knowledge in all the branches which will be of value to him as an art teacher. It was the greater opportunities which the metropolis offered him for study along the lines which he Wished to follow up that induced him to remove to New Yorks, * Ok One of the best things that Miss Daiay Firg has done this summer is the graceful nude figure of a woodland elf, as it is moa- eled with a lightness and delicacy that lend charm to such an imaginative subject. The figure is modeled in the round, and following the style which Rodin has em- ployed so many times, emerges partly from ths clay bebind, without being en- tirely detached from it. It has therefore: @ good deal the same appearance as a very high relief, and is perhaps even more ef- fective than an entirely isolated figure would be. In the times when she has not been busy with the large group that has keen occupying her attention for so many months, Miss King has modeled a number of small heads, which, while unpretentious in their way, show a very skillful hand. *~ * * Mr. H. B. Bradford left the city early in the week to go to Boston on business in connection with his work in illustration. He will probably remain there for a week or so, and will then run down to Bristol, R. I, where he will stay through the warm weather. He was at Bristol last year, and will probably employ himself in @ good deal the same way this season, spending his time in random sketching and in occasional work Ba portraiture. s* Mr. Keelmg is now staying in Newport as the guest of Mr. Powell Andrews of this city, and has commenced quite a num- ber of miniatures, among which is a por- trait of Mrs. Elisha J. Dyer. Mr. Keeling expects to hold a little exhibition of his work for the inspection of those who afé enjoying the sea breezes at Newport. . ——+.__ : Foot Ball and War, From the Philadelphia Ledger. - The college-bred men who are fighting in Cuba are giving a good account of them- sélves. They belong to the athletic divi- sion of the schools, and while they may find little use for their training in the high- er mathematics and none at all for their classics, they show the good influences of the gymnasium and the training table. Their constitutions are strong, their eyes are sharp, their muscles are tough, and, withal, their minds are trained so that they can meke the best use of whatever situa- ‘ion confronts them. They are the equals of the rough riders of the plains in all that England?” * ae ins to ‘ical end and “Not unless that nation calls home the | Pest of settle ene tae soe ee sparrow.” e ies when the mi just oppioment : Seer ee ee the body. It is ren that many “I don’t think Stuffer likes to sit-at the | such men have gone into army, many dinner with such a pretty girl.” of them a so at great personal bare a wry, not?” - | and it ts to note how well Gistracts his attention."—Lite. acquit ¥ z ADVERTISED LETTERS, The following is a list of advertised letters re- maining in the Washington (D. C.) Post Office Satarday, July 80, 1898. To obtain any ‘of these letters the applicant should call for “Advertised Letters.” If ‘alled for within two (2) weeks they will be sent to the Dead Letter Oitice. LADIES’ Adams, Nan Miss Adams, Betty Mrs Akron, Kate Mrs Ames, Marie Miss Allen, Eien Miss Anderson, Mamie Miss Anderson, Rosey Miss in, Fannie Miss ries, N Mrs mes, Louana Mrs Barrard, M Mrs Taser, ‘Elen Miss Miss . Annie Miss WL Mrs Bird, Bowen, Gertrude Miss Brady, Lucy Mre Branon, & Jane Miss Buttain, Ailee Mise Rrooks,” Mary Miss Brooks, Fenton Mrs Brooks, Susan Miss Broome, M J Mra Brown, Frances Miss Brown, Florence Miss Brown, M R Mrs Brown, Mary Mra Brown, Julia Miss Budd, ‘Ida Mre Budd, May Miss Budd. Rose Miss Budlong, H B Miss Busch, Anna E Miss Burford, la Miss Butler, Callen, C Mise Campbell, Surah Mies Campfield, Katie Miss Campbell, Grace Mrs Cepehart, Cornelia Mins Carter, Mary Miss Carmikel, Kate Carpenter, Kate Miss Oarr, 4 Miss |. Roth B Carter, D Mrs Carter, Annie Mrs a Miss Elizabeth Mrs G Mrs Sarah Miss . 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From Chambers’ Journal, Most amateur photographers have ooca- sionally met ghostly markings on their ge! atine plates for which they could fot ac- count, and the manufacturer is generally blamed when such a spoiled plate is dis- covered. But it would seem from experiments late- ly conducted by Dr. W. J. Russell and de- scribed by him in the annual Bakerian le ture delivered before the Royal Society in London that several substances, some or- ganic, some metallic, will affect a sensitive plate by being kept near it and not neces- sarily in contact with it. Wood kept near a plate in darkness for a few days will picture itself on the sensitive surface, the image showing when the plate is developed. A sheet of perforated zinc will, in like manner, give up fis pattern the plate, and a nickel coin is especial! active, giving an excellent copy of all its markings in a comparatively short time. Gum copral and printers’ ink are two of the organte substances which are most act- ive—a reminder to the amateur not to wrap his plates in newspaper. Dr. Russell states that the general con- clusion to be gathered from the experiment is that the metals and substances under consideration have the property of giving off vapors which affect the sensitive sur- face of a photographic plate; that these vapors will pass readily through such bod- ies as gelatine, celluloid, collodion, ete.. and that the action is greatly intensified by a rise of temperature. - soe Cycling and I santty. he New York Tribune. of Scotland’s insanity experts, Dr. lock of the Montrose Royal Lunatic Asylum, testifies in an official report to the value of the bic; 4 in the cure of mental diseases. In speaking of the pa- tients under his care Dr. Havelock used these words: A few of the gentlemen, in suitable cases, been allowed to cycle and had materi- ally improved mentally and physically in consequence. It is believed that this form of exercise and recreation has a beneficial effect in the early stages of some forms of mental disorder. and I have seen several cases where it has hastened convalescence and established a sound recovery. Cycling seems to distract the mind from the morbid trains of thought and intense self-absorp- tion in such cases more effectually, per- haps, than any other kind of recreation available. These are not mere theories or conjec- tures. They are stated as the result of ob- servation and experience, and as such are entilled to great weight. The suggestions thereby conveyed may, perhaps, be utilized to advantage on this side of the Atlantic. Physicians here have become alarmed at the steady growth of insanity, caused, presumably, by high-pressure mental ab- sorption. If cycling will reduce the danger arising from the strain ‘on nervous systems or strengthen those actually suffering, wa may soon look for a substantial decrease in the number of insane patients. too Musk. 2 ’ From*the Manufacturer. Musk, which forms an {mportant part of Thibetan outward trade, is a secretion of a small deer (Cervus moschus). This animal occurs throughout eastern Thibet, but the largest kerds are said to roam over the plains near the Koko Nor. A great deal of musk passes out to North China. The consumption in Szu-Chuan is considerabie, and there is no article more easily smuggled. A single “pod” rarely ccentains more than one-third of an ounce of musk. The supply is less than it might be if the Thibetans had sporting rifles or if the dangers and difficulties of the chase were not such as to prevent Chinese mer- chants from hunting the deer. Good musk, which is recognized by its rich brown color and intensely pungent odor, is bought for ten to twelve times its weight in silver on the frontier. In Chung- King it sells for as much as eighteen times its weight in silver. The musk that goes to Shanghai is adulterated with grains of dyed sand and other extraneous matter to the extent, it is said, of 50 per cent. A few grains of good musk will perfume a whole reom; musk, however, is used not only as a perfume, but also as a medicine, and it is placed among clothing and furs as @ preventive against moths. said that practically all the musk Fron le: passes through Ts-Chien-Lu is adulterated by the Thibetans bef, reaches that market by means of and liver. The usual test for ni the purity of musk is running a t! rubbed with garlie through the pod. If ne odor of garlic remains the perfume is to be sufficiently pure. “Who's comin’, ma? Or are you goin’ to take me somewhere?” Im Great Lack. From the Indianapolis Journal. “Bill's got back from the Kiondike,” “Any luck?” “Yoh bet. Ten : and two fagers froze eit ose he ot et made to go to the war.”