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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. ;
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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."
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"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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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| 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.
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TEACHING TRUA
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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