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v; - ( V \ \ f p " f mvwhfi 1YJL X JL1 11L/J BY ST. QEORQI COPYRIGHT 1803, r.0131 CHAPTER V. "it jov must fight, take a man of tour size!" The fair Molly is taken nback by this intelligence? her lace shows it; but she is not the one to remain long in such a condition of mind, and her clear laugh serves to brush away the mist that seems to be gathering over the little company. "This is indeed a pleasure?a peculiar coincidence ? you saved me, and one in our employ rescues you from the water," she says. "Kismet! It is fate," groans Sandy, but they pretend not to understand hiin, though his meaning is as plain as daylight. "You will forgive me for speaking of you as the poor German castaway ?the peculiar name led me astray?" she goes on, just as if she and Joe were alone in the bijou parlor. "It is natural?I am used to it. Behold the effect of having a nickname saddled on to one in boyhood. It has followed me everywhere. A waggish companion corrupted the name of 'Miner' into 'Mynheer' and tacked 'Joe' to it. Long ago I gave up in despair the attempt to live the name down. 'Mynheer Joe' it will be to the end of the chapter." There is an oadity about it that strikes her as singularly pleasant. All her gentleman friends are "Mr." or "Colonel" or the "Hon." This or That. Mynheer Joe stands out alone. It has an individuality that marks it above all others. ^ "And you are the messenger from ! Khartoom. You come with news of General Gordon?" she continues. "Yes," he replies simply. , "When did you last see him?" "On the 26th day of January." ( "As long ago as that? But I forget , what a tremendous distance Khar- J toom is away. How glad the whole j civilized world will be to hear from him!" Mynheer Joe bites his lips, but j says nothing yet. "The people love . him so! I have alweys hoped to meet ; him, of all men, If ever I visited Egypt, and just to think he has talked , with you, eaten with you; even fought at your side!" "And died as close to me as you are - etanding at thitf moment, Miss Tanner." "Dead! Gordon dead?" she whispers, aghast. "It is even so," he replies sadly. "Can it be possible? Oh, how terrible it is to believe that grand man is no more! What a shock it will cause wherever the telegraph can carry it!" she murmurs. "That reininQs me," exclaims Sandy, with a hasty glance at his watch, "that I have business before me. ' You will excuse'my haste." And, with a parting salute; he vanishes. Mr. Grimes is the only one who notices his departure, for the others are too interested in what is passing. "And you saw him fall? You won't mind telling me the sad story?" Miss Tanner pleads. "If you will be seated, I will relate j It -iiiKt ns T hnvp to Sandy. In the < morning all the world will know the facts. Surely, there have been rumors concerning this thing?" "Yes, but people refused to believe / them. They came from untrustworthy sources, and were hardly in before contradictions came after. We have all been waiting for positive truth. It comes at last with you. Now tell me, you who were with Gordon, how he fell." Mr. Grimes finds himself a nonentity, and, with a smile, betakes himself from the bijou parlor back of the portiere. True, he has no cablegram to send just yet, but he fancies he may make use of the wires later on in sonnection with private business. At present he can amuse himself watch+Ka Krlrrhf CAnn r\ i r* anH AVti Shepherd's, and speculating upon the trange vicissitudes of fortune that one day have a man in rags aud the next elevate him to a princely income. Mr. Grimes is nothing if not a philosopher. The two left in the cozy little parlor 1o not miss the silver king at all, so wrapped up is Mynheer Joe in his , companion, and so deeply interested floes Molly become in his narrative. He teds it modestly, for this man ean never boast of his own exploits. A.t the same time he is by force of cir- , cumstances compelled to give facts, nnd Molly is at liberty to draw her }wn conclusions. As she already has & high opinion of Mynheer Joe, she is apt to make a liberal judge. How her eyes kindle as she sits there, spellbound, listening to the rtory of Gordon's death! It is a tale to thrill the pulses of all who admire % brave, generous heart, devoted to the good of his fellowmen. Molly hardly seems to breathe as she drinks in his words. Thi3 man, in her eyes, is also a hero ten times over. Even had it cot been his arm that plucked her out of the cruel Mediterranean at Malta, still would she accord him this exalted position. For has he not been with (Gordon, and does not the re fleeted light of the great chieftain fall npon him? The inan whose sword avenged the death of Chinese Gordon :an sever be aught else but a hero in her eyes. It tnkes some time to tell all. for Mynheer Joe rather enjoys this tete-atete with the girl who has become the belle of European Cairo. Even when tie rapidly sketches his late trip upon the Nile, and brings the story to a conclusion she has many questions to asl: that are right to the point, and which, upon being answered, bring the situation out in a clearer light. Then Mr. Grimes ? considerate Mr. Grimes?who believes lie has left them llone long enough, makes his appearance. There does not ?eem to be any oarticuiar necessity ior ins coming. i Mit he evinces an interest in the explorer that no person Las ever seen j er Joe. ; *9999999 t S ; pATHBORNE. | ! *9999999 ? :rt B'ojtkzk'b Sons. J j bini sbo~ for any one else. Sandy finds then still together when he returns after sending bis wonderful dispatch?the great dispatch that will bo f the sensation of the day in London and America. Flushed with success * he appears before them and mechanically glances at bis watch?a villain- f ous habit be has upon every occasion. 1 The action catches Molly's eye, and 1 with a little feminine scream she 1 snatches out her own timepiece, studded with diamonds, and looks at 1 the tell-tale face in consternation. t "Eleven o'clock! As hour and a.half 1 away from the ballroom! What will s Lord Quinsy and the baron think? And I bad engaged a dance each with 1 them! They will never forgive me!" ' "I am sorry to be the cause of your 1 trouble," begins the explorer, humbly. < "Please don't mention it! I wouldn't I have missed this hour and what I ? have heard of brave Gordon for ten t nr fiftv hnrnns Tt was onlv the I governor I was thinking of. They * must have asked for me, and the dear I good man will be fairly wild looking c for me." * Mynheer Joe imagines an insignifi- s cant, bald-headed, good-natured little 1 man tearing around the hotel pleading with every one to help him find his * daughter. If he comes across such an ? individual he will recognize him at * once. ? "You will excuse me, Mynheer," she c says, holding out her hand again?the * hand upon which flash diamonds that, s with those in her ears, at heV throat and in her bonny brown hair, are sure- t ly worth a king's ransom. He murmurs that he will be glad to * meet her again, perhaps in the morning, if circumstances are favorable, s with a sidelong glance toward Mr. d Grimes, that has no apparent mean- D ing, and yet which causes a grim smile t to appear upon the face of the silver ^ king. a Then she glides from the bijou par- P lor, Sandy holding the portiere aside, * though he has to stand on his tiptoes * in order to make it clear her head. * The three gentlemen are left alone. Sandy takes out a cigar and looks at c the others. The mute invitation is 0 immediately accepted, for a couple of b bands are extended, and the weeds c jxchange owners. " "Let's go outside. The house is no f ilnr ;> for smokincr. in mv oDinion," re- I ^ narks Joe. So the trio adjourn to the piazza. t< More than one curious glance is cast q :oward them; for, in spite of the se* a :recy that has been exercised, rumors v aave gotten around concerning the' h :ruth. It Is strange how these things ii eak out?a word is sometimes enough :o start the ball rolling, and people, t< )nce interested, add a little here and a rifle there until a story has been man- n ifactured out of whole cloth. a Hardly have they reached the piazza r< ind Joe stops to light his weed when o i dapper little fellow, Sandy's counterjart in nervous ways, steps up and n :aps him on the arm. *' n "Beg pardon?do I understand you t< lave arrived from up the river, sir? 'rom KhartoomV" asks this sprightly v Cnn/ln f I .imp, appai tfLinut iiuuv.iu5 ou.uuj %.* n the background. v Mynheer Joe puffs away, and be- h :ween each puff he nods his head up o xnd down in an affirmative way that sets the little man fairly wild with S suspense. He will speak soon?when t! ae gets ready?but not until that time o monies. It is plainly evident Mynheer n loe knows how to manage the crea- ii ure known as a press agent. t Sandy is chuckling near by, dread- c fully tickled at the thought of having f for once obtained an advantage over liis rival. j "You are quite right, sir. I have ar- c rived this very night from Khar- s Loom," finally admits the object of a ill this attention, having reduced his t weed to a point of subjection, where jj it would burn without much care. g Out come the pencil and note-book. n "Would you mind giving me a little ii information regarding the state of af- Is fairs at Khartoom when you left? I s represent the New York Hetald, the o London Times and the Faris Figaro. I shall be pleased to take your views, sir, and give you every courtesy in my [lower," rattles on the little correspondent; then catching sight of Sandy his face blazes up, he waves F his hand as though in warning, and 1 cries: "Too late, Barlow?you're left! Fall * to the rear! I may let you pick up * some crumbs presently, but don't a bother now. As yoti were saying, my a dear sir, at the time you quitted Khar- F toom matters were assuming a serious 0 aspect?" "Very," replies Mynheer Joe, grave- c iy"And Gordon?you left him well, 1 hoping for the coming of the British 1 line even now on its way there. His I views and yours would be very ac- 1 ceptable reading for the world. A 3 vast audience, Indeed, sir. Would you 1 kindly relate your story in detail, or ' at least that portion of it concerning f Gordon." ^ His manner is persuasive, his voice { honeyed, and butter would fail to ( melt in his mouth. Unfortunately he ( has laid hold of the wrong man. Myn- 1 lieer Joe lays a hand on his shoulder 1 and almost crushes him. ' "For particulars I must refer you to my press agent. Just now I am en- , gaged. Your arm, Mr. Grimes, if you l please." "But where can I find liim? I beg that you will inform me. This is a matter that concerns the whole civilized world. Think of it. sir! Tell me the name of this gentleman," and the excited correspondent even lays hold oi' the explorer's coat in his eagerness to gain his attention. "You will find him yonder. Sandy, will you attend to this gentleman?" "Great Scott! Barlow knows it all! I see it now! A grand conspiracy to heat me off! Well. I've nicked un all ' umors. and Fll consolidate them Into i sensation that will equal the truth. Jateli a weasel aslee]), eh?" F He is just about to rush off when ? Sandy laughs. | "Left again, old fel. The wires are = entirely at my service from now until * seven o'clock in the morniLj. You wouldn't get a lino out now cn your ndividual responsibility if the Khelive committed hara-kiri." "Barlow, let me into it a little. I'll )e entirely disgraced if I'm left enffrey on this deal. Is Gordon dead?""Yes." y< "And Khartoom truly fallen?" t( "Without a doubt." ? "What will you take to let me send ive lines merely announcingthefact?" "What will you give in promises for he future for a few crumbs, my boy?" So the rival correspondents walk lown the piazza haggling. Santly has ong waited for this hour; his cup is nil and mnning over, pressed down vitli good measure. Meanwhile, the other couple move ilong the piazza in an opposite direc:ion, enjoying the delicious atmos)here, their cigars and the bright icene. By this time the great crowds have n a measure ceased to jostle elbows n the square called Esbehiyeh, for the lour grows late. Still there are nough present to keep up a lively ap ava Af fhn nh jearuiice?10 iiicuoe tuc i-.tc iuv icrver with the change of colors as hey pass to and fro. Something is on the mind of Mr. Sriines, but he perhaps thinks the >resent moment is hardly a propitious ~ ?ne in which to speak. Several times ai le opens his mouth, as though the c' pirit mows him, but on each occasion tr le shakes his head and remains silent. u As they cross the light thrown from ** he windows more than one curious al ;lance is cast upou them, for already a] ius word been whispered around that *l Jynheer Joe has come from the scene Dl if action, and there is an air of mys- " ery thrown about him, which his per- 8( onality increases rather than dimin- 01 shes; for, as has been said before, his ace and figure are such as would at- 8* ract attention even on Pall Mall or he Champs Elysees. U! Looking Into the dance-room they ee Molly Tanner gliding about in a J* Ireamy waltz with a foreign-looking nan wearing an immense mustache ^ hat curls up to his ears?no doubt the iaron. She nods her head to them :r nd smiles as she glances toward her artner in,the dance; there Is some- p hing so spicy and roguish about it 81 hat Mynheer Joe feels drawn toward n he girl more than ever. "She's. a dandy," the effervescent orrespondent had said to him, while n the way to the hotel, and the more ^ Hor? Hid liof+Ar fills riPf'llliflr omparlson applies, though, upon tryag to analyze it he is bound to coness the meaning ambiguous and a rifle dim. From the window they walk down o the end of the piazza. Here an acuaintance seizes hold of Mr. Grimes nd begs a few minutes' private conereation with him, which, of course, e gives, asking Joe's pardon for leavjg him. * The latter steps down to the square > walk a little upon the cool flags. The events of the night have been lore than singular, when his fortunes re concerned, and he has plenty to eflect upon as he strolls there in front f the hotel. Around him are scenes also that mst make some impression on bis lind, although they are far from new j him. While thus strolling aimlessly about, rith the intention of killing a little ime, so that he may rejoin Mr. Grimes rlien the latter is disengaged, Myneer Joe chances to pass that portion f the hotel known as the bar. In common with all other hotels, hepherd's has a retreat where the iiirsty traveler can wash the dust out f his throat, and judging from the lanner in which it is being patronsed on this night the dust must be on he move in Egypt. A sandstorm ould not cause the guests to call more requently. *" Mynheer Joe arrives upon the scene t< ust in time to witness a rather comi- e al spectacle. Of rows in the grand ji quare there is always plenty, but as g general thing these are not among s he guests of the hotel, but rather dis- f: mtes between the travelers and their v aily-dressed dragomans, or, as is g nore frequently the case, with these ii ndividuals and the owners of (Moneys, while the donkey-drivers them- n elVes are about as quarrelsome as n ur boys upon the canals. tl rr~ /-i ? _ *: 1 t ir 1.10 UL' tuiiuuuuu. J f< I'rnponed Celebration. q A national celebration of the 200th r( ,'nniversary of the starting of a news- ti taper in America will take place in f< 004, owing to the suggestion of Mayor fichols in an address before the State editorial Association at Wilkesbarre, 'onn. Tue association appointed i t committee to confer with the issoeiations of other States, and If m >osslble bring it about. In the course ;1 if his address Mayor Nichols said: tl John Campbell is the real founder it ?f journalism in the United States, si 'The Boston News Letter" was born e Vpril 24, 1704, and existed until 177G. i< during the first sixteen years of this u >eriod it was the only newspaper fi jrinted in the colonies. Fourteen B roars prior to Uampoeirs venture m-n- a amin Harris issued one copy of "Pub- a ick Occurrences," which was iiumedi- a itely suppressed by members of the v King's official family because of a listasteful paragraph. The beginning fi >f American journalism is truly an s fvent that ought to be commemorated a ind its author deserves a conspicuous d dace in American history. p Si Spcciea of the American Skunk. There are distinct species of the Ymerieau skunk?the jet black and the . ilack and white striped. The latter s regarded as one of the most beauti:ul creatures of the animal kingdom. ^ [ts pelt is highly prized, as.it makes p' he prettiest of muffs, wraps and neck f] joas. The jet black pelt is also high- ^ y prized, but is not so valuable as the t] dack and white striped. The pelt of j. he latter can always be sold tor one jj lollar. The oil from the skunk 13 ' ^ ,vorth? fifty cents an ounce, and is j, lsed in severe cases of croup, colds ^ ind kindred diseases. The oil does lot have the uupleasant aroma of the r, ikunk. 0 Z1 ... - . J Tl^E HTS>I?T? New York City.?The comfortable, ?t tasteful morning jacket is essential ) every complete wardrobe and ?n> ly repays both the trouble of making MOBNING JACKET. ad the cost of material. The really larming May Manton model illusated combines many desirable featres, and is well suited to -washable ibrics as well as to challie, cashmere, batross, French and Scotch flannel ad the like. The original is made om linen Batiste with trimming of ii- ?5??Ai.fiAn ftn/1 tlia L't? UIU WUIH 1UOC1 llV/ii UUU VUgiUb, tuv ont8 being cut away to form the juare neck and the standing collar nitted. The fronts can be finished > the neck, as shown in small fetches, and either gathered or tucked > yoke depth, the sailor collar being sed or not as preferred. The backs are simply but correctly tted with curved centre and side ack seams, the wide underarm gores jnnecting it smoothly with the shapej fronts. Each side of the opening 1 centre the fronts are laid in small icks, which run to yoke depth and rovide graceful fulness below. The iilor collar is joined to the back and jlled over its edge, meeting the outide tuck, and the trimming is ex 0*1 FANCY ZLiZ snded to the lower edge, giving a vest ffect to the full fronts. When the aeket is made high the neck may be athered, simply finished with the tanding collar and buttoned down the ronts. The sleeves may be finished *ith the trimming in bell shape or athered into the straight cuff bands 1 bishop style. To cut this jacket for a woman of ledium size three and a half yards of laterial twenty-seven inches wide, iree and a quarter yards thirty-two iches wide or two and a half yards arty-four inches wide will be reuired. To trim as represented will ;quire two and a half yards of inseron one and a half inches wide and >ur yards of edging two inches wide. Woman's Fancy Waist. The waist with a shawl collar makes marked feature of the season's styles while tucking'in some form is allost universally used. The very larming May Manton waist shown in le large drawing combines the two i a most attractive manner, and is ngularly well adapted both to entire nstnmes ami odd waists. The model J of white Liberty sati'n with trimling of lace, and is made over the tted lining, but white and colored latiste, organdy mull, Swiss muslin nd all 1 lie similar materials offered s well as soft silks and wool fabrics re admirably adapted to the style ;ben the lining may be omitted. The lining is simply shaped with ronts and backs, only over it the. eamless back of the waist proper is rranged with the fulness drawn own in gathers at the waist line. The lastron made of inserted tucking is ewed to the right front lining and ooked onto the left, under the edge f the fronts, which are plain at the boulders/and gathered at the waist ne. The shawl collar is tucked in roups, as indicated, finished and atached to the ncek and fronts. The in hislinn stvlc Willi the ulnef>s arranged in tucks that fall ree *o form puffs at tiic -waists. When tie waist is made unllned the plastorn ? stitched to iho right front and ooked or buttoned over onto the left eneath the collar. The standing colir is joined to the neck of hack and lastron and closes at the left side. To cut this ivaist for a -woman of ledium size five and a quarter yards f material twenty-one inches wide, ve vards twenty-seven inches wide. I Of f ASH ION. I - _ ,_ , __ _?.l tnree yaras imriy-iwo iiicues wiue ui two and a half yards forty-four inches wide will be required with three-quarter yard in any width for plastron and stock collar. Fancy Bolero of Broadtail. A beautiful example of a gray bolero in broadtail?the very darkest grayis worn over a severely plain skirt of panne of the same shade. The front shows a waistband of the latter material decorated with tiny gold braided buttons and a chemisette of black and white chiffon crossed with gold and silver braid. The inner sleeves, which appear from under the, bell shaped fuiones, are of the goffered chiffon in a tiny band of black panne at the wrists, adorned with the gold buttons. To give a ridiculous touch of summer to this cozy cold-weather costume there is a large toque composed of four or five shades ofjblue tulle and some wonderful lace, with a gold wrought dagger stuck in at the side. New Style Barretter. The barrettes worn at' the back of the coiffure to keep tidy the short loose hair are growing more valuable intrinsically. The preferred metal is sterling gold. The new model is a handsome ovoid shape, with a substitute for the little round pin which formerly fastened the barrette. Our new beauty hc~ a broad oar-blade plate of gold, almost as wide as the outside frame of the barrette. This diminishes to a tongue narrow enough to fit into the fastening clasp. The new model is far more conspicuous than the first t.-pp of round barrette. Straw and Gold. Tan straw braided with gold forms an extremely pretty spring hat. The crown is flat and the brim raised from the hair at the front and one side to admit a facing of velvet leaves in 'ovely soft shades of brown, cream and green. Traveling Cape*. Traveling and country capes are ot three-quarter length, the shoulders I; WAIST. covered with triple capes, shaped bertha arrangements or a species of broad hood, which is. however, purely of the ornamental type. The storm collar was at its best, but an ugly and awkward accessory, and ihe new collars, although still high, arc half turned over to form a frame lor tbe neck, instead of holdiug it like a vise. The Simple Wedding Gown. There has been a noticeable return to such fabrics as fine Swiss, French nainsook, Paris uiusliu. and tLie new wash cb iff on lor wedding gowns. Glrl'K Jacket. No wise mother permits her children to he without general utility jackets that can be worn over any gown. The attractive little garment shown is entirely practical, at the same time that it is essentially smart, yet is uot difficult to make. The or' aal, designed by May Mauton. is made of castor colored smooth faced cloth, but mixtures are admirable and tan is always in style, while dark blue is always good, and cheviots as well as.cloths are worn. The backs are made with a curved seam that renders the fit excellent, and is found in all the latest models. The fronts are loose tilting, lap slightly in double-breasted style to close with buttons and buttonholes worked in a fly, or through the fronts if so preferred. The ueck is finished with the regulation coat collar and lapels that are formed by facing and rolling back tne fronts, and pockets are inserted with tailor-stitched laps. The sleeves are bell-shaped at the wrists and can slipped on and off n'Kll MSP. I To cut this jacket for a girl of eiplit GI1U.'S JACKET. years of ago oue and three-eighth yards of material forty-four inches nvide or oue aud a quarter yards Jifty ! Inches wide will he required. goooooooooooocoooooooooooo | NEW mn LITTLE TRUANTS. ? 8 How the City Tries to Re? X fi form Them, 5 ? -v OYS and girls in the upper I??/ walks of life rarely come into J ) close contact with the at(, tendance ofl3cer of the truant school, but among' the poor, where mniith id n rlrocr rveij iivii-ctuuiu^ mvutu ? ?.?0 upon the other, the attendance officer Is a person of importance. The work of looking after truants is under the general supervision- of Mr. Valentine M. Collins. His corps of assistants embraces twenty-one attendance officers. Mr. C'111ns is very earnest and thorough in his work. He contends that in a country where citizenship means so much every young man is under the obligation of becoming a good citizen. KINDERGARTEN? "The young men of .the city of Neip York," says Mr. Collins, "are its glory and hope. Any work or Influence that tends to elevate and strengthen them in character and intellect deserves the support and encouragement of all good citizens. Tnis is what the truancy department seeks to do." The Compulsory Education law applies to private schools and parochial schools, as well as public schools, and all come under the care of the department of truancy. A boy or girl of fourteen whose parents are in such a position that the money he or she would earn is vitally necessary may apply to the Board of Health, obtain an employment certificate and go to work. Any factory, mercanti?^, house or business firm of any description employing child en under sixteen without such a certificate is amenable to the Truant law. The New York Truant School is established at No. 215 East Twenty-first street. Complaints are lodged here with Mr. Collins. A child committed to the truant school can only be held until the expiration of the school year. However, a child sent to the Catholic Protectory or the Juvenile Asylum is confined until the end of his school instruction. Mr. Collins by committing a boy to the truant, school reserves to himself the right of parolling him in the course of the scholastic year. Mr. Collins never holds out hope of such a pardon, but it always comes without previous announcement. For the sake of good discipline the parole i's never given without the consent of the principal to take his former pupil back and the knowledge of the attendance officer, and the whole school is made to feel that the pupil has won the prize by his own efforts. A probation card Is given, TRUANT OFFICER ARRESTING A BOY ON THE STREET. with which the discharged prisoner has to present himself at the truant school for inspection, first weekly, afterward semi-monthly, until finally he is wholly released. Mr. Collins is Poking forward to Al * ~ onliAnl in the uie erection ui ? uu?m. country, with grounds and buildings ample enough for a well appointed training school for manual and industrial instruction. The present building will be used as the receiving house for the now school. The*plans for this new truant school have been submitted by C. B. J. Synder. Superintendent of School Buildings. Although the institution will be distinctly reformatory in its object, every effort will be made to avoid the appearance of a reformatory or a place of confinement. i. TEACHING TRUA ? -* -i?J? i? ?!!? triinnt Tlie course 01 siuu,y m <. " ? school is the public school curriculum. The ages of the inmates run from eight to fourteen years, but there are a few at fifteen yea ft. The sleeping I Arrangements are on the dormitory \ \ \ * ) \ .. r system. A man Bleeps in each rooni occupied by the boys, and a watchman patrols the whole night. The disciplineis firm, but mild. Under the law no onmnroi nnnishmeiit. mav be admin* istered. The parents can visit the boy* once a month. I One officer, a woman, has b^en soefficient in her gathering in of truantftthat the boys all over the city hold heijin terror. For a long time she wore a gray felt Alpine, with a long white wing at one side. Like the password of a secret society this peculiar headgear was described, and became sowell known that she was forced to buy a new hat. The boys she was after would spy this white wing at a great distance and would then take to their heels. As the attendance officer, ow-. ing to her skirts, was not very fleet of foot, her truants generally got away; from her. The boys in the truant school arehappier than one wouitf suppose they ^ Fftfi- = " np DID Q mJLLLai i -f! T wonld be, and the majority give little" trouble,,as they are on probation, an<l if the rul?e and regulations are ob* served their time is shortened. So each boy has an object in vlev. 'or which he works hard, and the boy whose time is shortened is rather a "ble bug" with the rest of the school. and the boys who remain behind are spurred on to greater efforts to be a* big as he was.?New York Herald. STONE SAILS. A Curious Monument at the Tillage of Guadalupe. About two miles to the east of the ? City of Mexico is the village of Gua? dalupe, writes a contributor to theStrand Magazine, where, at the foot / 111 ' . *! M 11 I ^ jiw THE STONE SAILS OP GUADALCTPE. of the hill of Tepeyacac, Is a handsome church In honor of the Virgin of Guadalupe. On the summit of the hill, to which a series of stone steps leads, is a chapel named "The Chapel of the Little Hill."' Half -way up to the 4 chapel is a most remarkable monument in stone and mortar, representing the foremast of a full-rigged ship. The monument was erected by a sailor, who, being caught in a storm at sea, vowed that, if lie reached landsafely, he would build a stone ship to the glory of the Virgin. Either hi? funds ran short or his gratitude for his escape grew less, for he got no further in the construction of the ship than the foremast, the sails and reefpoints, all of which are realistically reproduced. This Is probably the only effigy in stone of part of a ship in natural size. A Prehistoric Elopement.1 Faster and faster sweeps the gllsfetP ing cave-man to and fro; lower and tenser grows the crooning-song. Dazed ??xi. xu. ?frnm Willi I Lie ujuuuu uj. uci utuu to side to watch the ever-changing, love-play, she does not heed the player's gradual approach, when with a sudden spring he dashes in upon herr . seizes her with his strong arms, and drags her screaming, struggling dowa the sloping path. But the glamour is dispelled, and, alive to the instinct of self-defence, the woman bites and struggles, and in. her young strength proves no easyconquest. Driven to desperate measures, the cave-man seizes from the ground a stone, stuns her with a sudden stroke, and as she throws up her arms to fall, seizes her about the waist, and, casting her lightly across his shoulder, hastens down the path. Down through the leafy, sunlit glades he strides, bearing the warm JilKJ! NTS TO BE NEAT. and yielding burden of senseless flesh| the nerveless arms adown his back; and the yellow hair streaming to tb ground; and the forest, with its greeu iipnths closes about them.?Dr. Men | nek Wliitcomb, in "New" LippincotV