An Elephant Hunt in Ceylon a Rogue Elephant Tale
An American traveler recounts a Ceylon elephant hunt from Trincomalie into jungle interior. He describes pursuing a rogue elephant, the peril of charging, the single vulnerable skull spot, and the thrill of the shot that felled the beast.
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Ceylon
Indian Ocean
Hindostan
Lanka
Serendib
Solomon
India
Bengal
Trincomalie
Patna
Sir Jombo
Jack P
Jack
Rome
Angel Gabriel Green
Thave
Elephants and Public Works in Ceylon and Their Use
A historical account describes how elephants were captured for public works and temples in Ceylon. It details kraal methods, the role of old bulls, taming by paired elephants, and the dangers of legal hunting. It praises elephant intelligence and notes their pivotal help in road building and lifting heavy stones for infrastructure.
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Public Works Department
Ceylon
Major Rogers
Ceylon Rifles
Duke of Edinburgh
K. H
Guelph
Department
Ping
Kandy
Chicago Herald
Rothamstead
Lawes
Henry Stewart
N.¥. Times
American Publications in 1884 85 and Alaska Drama Venture
The report shows 1884 4 088 American books and 1885 4 030 with fiction at 934 last year religious works 435 law 431 juvenile 388 medical 188 biography 174 poetry 171 social science 163 literary history 148 fine art 148 history 137 useful arts 100 physical science 92 sports 70 domestic 30 mental philosophy 25 humor 18. A Seattle man forms a dramatic company to perform in Juneau marking Alaska’s first dramatic venture.
Hydrophobia legend and a method for safety
A quirky satirical piece notes hydrophobia as a fashionable fad in New Jersey, tracing its punny origin from a watermelon incident. It mocks public panic, medical authorities, and society’s reactions, proposing a drastic Pasteur recipe and a macabre dog-safety method while lampooning credulity and elitism.
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New Jersey
N. B
Hamat
Republic
Gener
Pasteur’ S
United States
Peck
Blind Witness Cautions Against Jumping to Conclusions
A local justice hears an assault case as a blind witness cautions observers not to jump to conclusions. The witness recalls being struck and blinded briefly, then seeing the fight only after hours, while a lawyer presses for complete testimony. Also includes light humor from Harper's Bazaar and Merchant Traveler quotes.
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Bill Spooner
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