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end of the large dock picturesque Co.'S
tunes and bits of color were notice able.
The Government has five transfer
boats and three barges, capable of carry
ing $500 people. These meet the incom-
ing steamer az her dock and take OF her
living freight with great expedition.
Most of the landings are made in the
early morning, so that the passengers
can be examined and Investigated and
sent on to their prospective homes the
same day. Over the steamers side they
are hurried, and their baggage taken on
the barges. In most instances the barges,
which were intended only for baggage,
have to take passengers, too, for it is
found impossible in many cases to dis.
sever the immigrant from his personal
effects. He lugs it around with him
everywhere, and when he is waiting, in
varisbly tries to sit on the whole Of it.,
no matter how many pieces it may hap
pen to be. When he is away he gets q
friend to sit on it.
The trip from the steamer to the little
island is very perplexing to most of the
foreigners. Years OF Governmental op-
preston have perhaps rendered them
iocile, and at the same time cunning and
suspicious. Most of them think the
island is merely a doating dock, though
why they should be taken there when
their destination is in the interior OF
the mainland they cannot understand.
But, as will be seen, the idea is in every
way wise and excellent. By no other
arrangement could the country and the
immigrants themselves be as eftectually
protected. By it those not wanted can.
not escape, and can he readily returned,
and those acceptable are protected from
the sharpers and harpies who, on land,
would be waiting for them.
Told in all the languages available
that they must land at the island, the
immigrants lug along their possessions
to the great building and are ushered
into pen. Their eyes open upon the
greatest transportation depot in the world.
It measures 40 by $50 feet, and is di-
vlded OH into separate compartments ny
large. meshed wire ncttings, so that the
whole is always under scrutiny, and
there are no corners tor cunning tricks
or evil deeds. AS they come into the
room the newcomers are closely inspected
by corps of medical experts under the
charge Of DR.. John Godfrey, OF the Ma
rine Hospital Service. Then they are
passed on to the registration department.
"What's tho matter with mel" ex-
claimed one irascible Irishman the other
morning, "I'm no Bashi-Bazook, nor no
Phanian. neither! Yet those fellows
wild the caps on suiffed and smiled and
smelled me all over. Here's me papers
to show for it."
His papers were all right, but he
looked a triRe consumptive, and the
doctors had laid their ears close to his
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fear of breakdown on the part of one
of the horses.
"We intend starting in June" said
the Duke, "for a preliminary cruise on
the Kent and Sussex borders. This is
perfect paradise for the amateur
photographer, as at present the camera,
black cloth, and tripod are almost un-
known there; the scenery is magnificent,
the old churches and ruins of ancient
monasteries deeply interesting, the roads
are good "a matter of Importance to the
caravanist), the hills are not very bad,
and by hiring a third horse We hope to
get along capitally.
"After we have got things little in.
to shape, the Bohemian will work her
way along the south coast, and eventu-
ally enter another Photographic para
disc, the New Forest, where we shall
probably cruise about for some weeks if
the weather is propitious; but even on
dull or wet days there will be plenty to
do, for we shall have Photographic work
to attend to, the animals to look after,
the piano and typewriters to amuse US,
and, above all, 'the log to be carefully
written up, as we hope to make this
of interest to our friends. Pail Mall
Gazette.
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Ederafe-than my mother, else she would
not have preferred you before Giles
Ellis"
And did she so2" Arthur Proctor's
face beamed with pleasure.
-Or would not say so. My father g
heart was set on Giles Ellis-but my
mother likes thee best"
Arthur Proctor clasped her hand fer
vently. Trust me to serve you both.
could not rest until I learned the truth
concerning this wild rumor from your
own lips. The very air is burdened,
poisoned with malice and folly Of all
kinds. Old women's gossip, children 8
talk, matters men should not repeat il
earnest, become as grave as though the
know how it lies with YOU I will 90
I will find him at Thomas Beadles tav.
ern, dare say. 'Tis there all the gossips
gather-e1cept such as wear women 8
clothes, added Proctor, scornfully.
Beware Of Giles Ellis"
Why should beware of Giles Ellis2'
he asked.
Because he left me with an evil l:ok.
He will not harm me. He will wJesk
his hatred on some one dear to me, l
knos. IT'S in his heart, and he has the
power"
Let him try his worst with me. I defy
him."
You do we'll to keep up a stout
heart"
And do you, too, keep up stout heart.
Now III away to the tavern and see what
may"
A moment her hand WAS clasped firm
y, then Janet Lee stood alone, signing,
saying to herself: Il must keep up q
stout heart. Trouble never comes singly.
Poor Uncle Martin. This will be worse
than all. How it will end heaven only
knows!"
She pondered long, then walked to the
dresser, aad, taking some cakes from the
plate, hastily concealed them, but not 80
quickly as 10 escape the lynx eyes Of
Ezra Easty, who stood near the window
observing her in obedience to the com.
mand of Ann Bigger. He waited outside
until Janet entered the adjoining room,
then, seeing the way clear, entered and
approached the dresser, smiling grimly
over his discovery. He was looking at
the cakes when John Lee came upon
him so suddenly that the apprentice
started. His master demanded, in stern
tones:
What now, Ezrs?"
Il was looking at the cakes"
DO not add lying to theft.
Il am no liar"
u There there; say no more. You only
make worse Of it,
But, Master Leo
Go, go, before Dorothes come Cease,
I say. We will discuss this after prayers.
The apprentices face was wrathful as
he seated himself in his usual corner
for Dorothes Lee, entering at that mo-
ment, lit the rushlightiand placed it on
the table. Janet and Ann, following her
into the room, seated themselves, while
John Lee sat with bent head, his thoughts
seemingly far away. He held his spec
tacles idly in his hands many minutes, a
thing unusual. Rousing himself at last,
helooked about him, and in stern voice
said:
Il will read less on from the Book Of
Life"
fro BE CONTINUED
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A Remarkable Swinging Rock.

The ''swinging rock" of Mount Tan
dill in the Argentine province of Buenos
Ayres is one of the most remarkable
features of South America. A gigantic
block. twenty-five feet high, eighty-two
feet long and fifteen feet broad, with a
diameter of more than 1880 cubic feet
and weighing about $4,000 pounds,
seems pivoted to its base by an invisible
pin, and has lateral motion from east
to west, produced by the wind or by the
propelling strength of man. The rock
is shaped like an irregular cone. When
the wind begins to blow from the south
east it begins to rock to and fro in the
air like the branches of a large tree
Philadelphia Press.
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A Dukes Country House on Wheels.

The rage Of this season Is to be cara
waning, and az carried out nowaday it
certainly has its charms. The quaint
gypsy house on wheels, with its solitary
room and tiny windows, the hugh red
and yellow box houses of the menagerie
and circus, the Home Rule, Salvation
Army, Church Association and artists
caravans, with which we are all more OF
less familiar, are simply nowhere in com.
parison with some of the gorgeous
palaces on wheels that are being built
this season in walnut and ash with
saloons and kitchens, silver knockers
and plate glass windows. And quite
unique, even among these, will be the
Duke of Newcastle's land yacht, the Bo.
hemian, in which the Duke, in coE pany
with Mr.. Gambler Bolton, F. R. G. g.,
and valet, intends from time to time
making series of Photographic tours in
Great Britain and on the Continent,
commencing Immediately after he returns
from his five weeks trip to America.
The Bohemian will carry beam OF
six feet nine inches, which is fully nine
inches wider than any other caravan YET
built; and, as she is nearly fifteen feet
long from bow to stern, she will require
some careful steering to get through
narrow lanes without running aground,
and, in passing through gateways, with
out wrecking the posts.
The table will be unique, as, to gain
space in the saloon, when rot required
it will disappear into the floor, leaving
good clear gangway in which to walk
up and down and entertain our friends,
not to mention room for the morning
tub. There are, in addition to the sleep.
ing berths, hammocks and a tent, and
accommodations at a pinch for six OF
eight persons.
The motive power at present will be
supplied by two useful London dray
horses, able to do little trotting with
out breaking down, while at the same
time they will be fully up to their load.
No one can carefully watch the Signs OF
the times without seeing that electricity
will be the motive power OF the near
future for railways, carriages and cara
vans, and the sooner this becomes un
fail accompli the better, for one OF the
greatest drawbacks to the successful
cruising of land yacht is the constant
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at Dorothea Lees face. She was regard
ing him calmly; if there was more than
reasonable surprise or curiosity, her eyes
did not reveal it. Janet Lee contem-
plated her mother and father with an un-
disturbed countenance. At last the Mar
shal cleared his throat, and with hat IL
hand, in Q voice that was far from clear,
said:
L came as friend, rather than in my
Official capacity"
.For which / thank you, John Lee an
swered. Then leaning nearer the Mar
shal, he added: Speak on. AS friend ID
or Marshal Of Salem, I am ready to lis
ten. What may thy errand be, Master
Hobbs?"
Il came to warn you you are suspected
Of harboring witches"
Upon hearing this, Ann Bigger made
the sign of the Cross in the air unper-
ceiyed by the others. Ezra Easty's knees
trembled, his teeth we're inclined to
chatter; but he braced himself fzmly on
his seat, looking with shifting, fearful
plances at the Marshal, the picture of ab-
ject fear.
Witches! God save all here!" e1-
claimed Dorothea Lee, standing upright
III Q6f al6rm- Uducs ACO o10AO AoO0OSA
calmly from her parents to the Marshal.
John Lee made o movement as though he
would resent the charge, then reconsid-
cred, turned toward his wife, and, re-
alizing that the amazement in her coun:
tenance was reflected in his own, placed
q hand heavily upon the table beside him,
and sank into his seat overwhelmed, stu
pefed with amazement and horror that
could find no utterance in words.
The Marshal did not anticipate the ef-
feet his words produced. he seemed.
now that he had accomplished his errand,
at loss what to say or do next. He
looked from one to the other, advanced
slowly to the door, opened it noiselessly,
turned, swept the circle with a compre-
hensive glance. then closing the door
after him as people do when entering and
leaving the presence Of the dead, walked
soberly away.
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the visitors strollcd in the Battery Park
while waiting for the next one. All the
seats were filed with newly arrived
would-be citizens, and Others stood in
groups, their bags and bundles aud
babies at their feet. It was easy to tell
when the boat was coming back, for
most of them left their seats and crowded
the entrance to the dock.
It is a delightful ten minutes sail to
Ellis Island, spot of land at the mouth
of the North River and directly behind
the Statue of Liberty. It seems to be al
together covered with buildings, and it
is very nearly so. The Government has
just completed hospital and other neces-
sary outbuildings, and there is little
ground left unoccupied. In front OF the
large building two steamers were being
moored, both of them black with crowds
from an incoming European vessel. As
we passed close to them to land at the
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q pillow and bolster of their belongings.

a pillow and bolster of their belongings.
There are cots for about twenty in tho
mems hospital; only five we're occupied
on Tuesday, and it was about the same
in the women's. The contract lsborers
and others who are to be returned are
fed by the Government until the vessel
which brought them is ready to sail, and
the expense is charged to the steamship
company. If, after being returned to
the ship the passenger escapes, the COM
pany can be fined $500 for each one and
the clearance papers withheld until the
fines are paid.-New York Advertiser.
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patton. amount of money they have, il
they have railroad tickets, and if they
have ever been in the country before
In the case of those able to speak Eng.
lish, the last question generally comes
first.
Those about whom there is sny ques-
ton are crowded into the next depart.
ment and detained. They may be there
for few minutes, an hour or 80 or until
the steamer which brought them is ready
to take them back. This department is
under the charge of N. J. Arbeely, Major
Semsy and Morris Sinverstein, trio who
speak most of the European and Asiatic
languages. The first named, who is a
Syrian, and was for some years the
United States Consul at Jerusalem, claims
to speak eleven languages; Major semsy,
Hungarian, speaks six, and Mr.. sinver-
stein, Eve. So when Mr.. Arbeely walks
up to an immigrant he rarely says "Ke
voulette9" or its equivalent in French OF
German; but his "what-can-I-do-for.
you" salutation is generally in Arabic,
ssShoo biddah2"' or in Greek, "Tee
telete2" or in Turkish, "Ney stinrsin"
The same with the other two gentlemen.
No one would think they were all asking
the same question from the words or the
manner of putting.
While we were detained by curiosity in
the detention pen, Colonel Weber came
hurrylng through and recognized the
greybeard of the little party as an old
acqu aintance. he explained that the
immigrants returned comprised paupers,
criminals, contract laborers, those suffer-
ing from contagious or loathsome dis
eases and insane and idiots. Of all these
there had been retained during the year
ending April last, 2094, out Of AS 900.
This. too, was about as many as Castle
Garden (when the Emigration Bureau
was State Department. had returned in
four or five years. Colonel Weber invited
the little party to view his Offices, which
are situated at the west end of the build
ing. They are fine, largo rooms, flooded
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breast aud back to listen to the work
ings of his lungs and heart. The doc
tors pick out the sick and prescribe for
:hem at once, or send them to the hos
pital in the rear, where they receive
treatment. Those liable to have con-
tracted contagious diseases are sert to
the contagious diseases hospitals, and
the idiots or lunatics are taken lmmedl-
atcly 10 the New Jersey State Asylum
ut Hoboken.
Those of good health are passed on to
the Registry Department, where they
produce their papers, answer to their
names, give their age, nationality,
whether they can read and write. where
they are going to, to whom, their occr-
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TEMPERANCE.
IMPORTANT FOR DRINKERS.

INFORMANT FOR DRINKERS.
A man who drinks whisky
Will feel awhile frisky.
And paint the town brilliantly red;
But soon in the gutter
With misery utter
He'll wish with curse he was dead.
Aman who drinks brandy
Will feel like q dandy
As long as the smells on bis breath,
But soon in the 'tremens
Snakee bogies and demons
Will chase him an d scare him to death.
A man who drinks wine q
Will feel very fine.
And play funny antics and shout;
But for it he'll pay
With headaches next day,
And die when he's young from the goui
A man who drinks gin
With pleasure will grin
And have what he calls good time,
TIL with red nose
And dirty old clothes, So
DE, homeless, will beg for dime.
A man who drinks rum
VIII tnink lts yum-yum,
For may be, an hour or SO, ~
Till, poisoned his blood -
And brains turned to mud,
he dies In sad spasms Of woe
A man who drinks beer Fl
Feels good for a year. Il
And thinks It don't hurt him bit,
Till bloated and red
And hog-li In head,
He falls on the street In fit. ff
81, q.
Anapple jack drinker 5
Feels gay as tinker grEA
Until the bad feeling comes on; *
Then, nerves in q quiver,
he jumps in the river,
Or blows of his head with q gun.
A man who drinks water,
AZ everyone ought ter,
Enjoys to the utmost his life; 8
Hes happy and healthy,
Respected and wealthy, GaG
And loved by his children and wife. &.
n. &. Dodge, In Chicago sun.
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NO LONGER DEBArABLR.

Whether the drink habit Is increasing or
abating is beyond proof, and is the subject
Of much assertion In both directions. The
moral and physical destruction Of mankind
by the drink habit is no longer open to de-
bate. It Is conceded by every one that II
alls our almshouses, jails and penitentiaries
with its victims and our homes with pow
erty and indescribable suffering and distress.
The practical question for statesmen and
philosophers Is, "What is the best method OF
reducing the evils Of intemperance to the
Observation-Disclosures Hubbard, of Iowa. ,
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JANET LEE
In the Shadow of the
GaUOWS.
BY DAVID LOWRY.
CHAPTER yI-Continued.

CHAPTER yI-Continuod.
-'Tis not of him I was speaking
Would that all the world were like Master
Lee"
who, then, of the Lees"
If you command me to speak plain.
Il command nothing, nor can I, by vir:
tue of my Office, command any man.
simply execute the will of those in su:
thority, as you we'll know. And tell
thee, Giles Ellis, I like not the duties OF
nv Office in ill times. God save us all
from making more of our Office than
strict, even justice calls for in perilous
seasons.
The Marshal of Salem exhibited more
feeling than he had ever been known to
reveal. Giles Ellis, too, looked very
grave now.
Since you speak SO plain, Master
Hobbs, I must even speak as plain in
return, lest you misconstrue my meaning.
And since you are friend of John Lees,
all the more reason for plain speaking.
1t is said some of his family mas dealings
with the evil one."
1T is ssid!" the Marshal repeated, in
visible alarm. ~Oh! an it come no closer
than 1t is said'-"
Il do not say it of my own accord. 'Tls
in friendship say it. Neither can say
anything touching this Of my own knowl-
edge. but do this to advise you in
time, 30 you may prepare John Lee
in case you are compelled to do your
duty"
.Oh!" exclaimed the Marshal, greatly
relieved; so you know nothing more than
idle rumor?"
Nothing but what report says"
AYE, but report, as you know well,
may hang the best man in Salem. But
I'll make a note of it, and thank thee,
Giles Ellis, for timely warning. And,
now, what is this rumor?"
The misfortune that befell John Wins
low was in everybodys mouth. The Mar
shal Of Salem was on the point Of asking
Giles if any of Lees family were sus-
pected or mentioned in connection with
the monstrous cruelty, bnt Giles antlcl-
pated him.
AM it 60 no farther, it is said that If
the truth were known some there are in
John Lees household who could explain
how John Winslow's horse and lambs
were killed."
a'Tis past belief" said the Marshal.
Mistress Lee is as kindly as any woman
III oblcus ON&1Ot ID 90 4AA0 Iva ASO 80
any daughter born of woman may be. 'Tis
o thing past all belief"
Il am glad We are of one mind. Master
Hobbs. But if the people will talk
eye, and if any accuse John Lee OF har-
boring witches-"
why, then, I will say 'tis false. will
stake my life on it."
EASY, Master Hobbs.
~True-I had forgot. There is his ap-
prentice-but there is neither force for
much good or evil in Ezra Easty-and as
for the maid-it would 60 hard with me
indeed to be compelled to take any OF
John Lees household in charge"
That believe, and it does you credit,
Giles Ellis answered. My interest in the
welfare Of the family is 50 great I could
not forbear speaking to you"
"A very proper man, and a kindlier than
had thought him, said the Marshal to
himsel when Giles Ellis passed on. "A
very good citizen. will do my best to
defend John Lee from foolish and evil
tongues. No harm shall come to him or
his an can prevent it."
Pondering thus, the Marshal OF Salem
pursued his way, marveling at the evil
fimoc
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cHIcAGo's SALOON RpyrNrt

The number Of saloon licenses issue 1 n
Chicago 50 far this year is about 600 whicl
is 700 more than for the corresponding period
OF last year, and will give $3.50. 600 add1
tional revenue to the city. The amount h
De received from saloons this year PROMISE
70 exceed $s, zoo GOO: This will give the world
some faint idea Of the importance of onr rp1
tail traffic in liquors, when saloons alone pav|
over one-tenth Of the whole city expenses
Midas Criterion tChicapo,. = -,
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ON ELLIS ISLAND.
THE NEW sY STEM OF HANDLING
IMMIGRANTS.
An Average of 1000 Poor Foreign
ers a Day Are Coming Here
How They Are All Exam
ined and Disposed OF.

ITH one of the par
ties of visitors who
apply daily at the
Barge Office tor per
mission to visit El-
lis Island, the writer
made the trip on
Tuesday morning.
The boat runs from
the Barge Office to
the island about
every forty minutes,
from GAS A. N. to
$50 P. NJ, and one
was just leaving, 30
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Come Down. Dr. Grimm.

WASHINGTON, July l5.-The Presi
dent has sent to the Senate the follow.
ing message: IL withdraw the nOmi
nation, which was sent to the Senate
OH the Both Of June, 1892, of William
ID. Crum, to be postmaster at Charles
ton, $. g." Cram was q delegate at
large to the Minneapolis ConVantion
The South Carolina delegation was in
strncted for President Harrison, bu,
when the delegation reached Minneap
oils, Crum was considered doubtful, and
1t Is said did not declare himself for MIR
Harrison until the postmastership OF
Charleston was promised him. After
the convention the nomination of Crum
was sent to the Senate and referred to
tho committee on postoflices and post
roads. Meetings vera held in Charles.
ton. protesting against the confirma.
tion of Crum, and the delegation from
South Carolina opposed 1t Lefore the
committee, and proved strong enough
to induce the President to withdraw Il
much to the satisfaction of the delepa.
tlon and business men of Charleston
Crum Is q colored physician,
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A Shocking Accident.

PRINCEssANNE, Md, July 17.--Chris-
toPher Z. Ball farmer living about II
mile and a half from here on Manokin
River, yesterday morning was the hap
py father OF nine children, six bows and
three girls. Yesterday afternoon four
of his boys were drowned while swim
ming In the river back of his farm.
The names of the victims are: Willie.
aged l6; Lewis, l5; Thomas, 12; and
John, TO-. These. with their brother,
George. III years, went in swimming.
George was the last 90 in. When he
began to wade out he saw his brothers
were In trouble. He hesitated He
Then saw his four brothers drown, one
after another, within twenty feet
or him, and he was powerless to assist
them. The current was running yery
strong and the water was very deep
The only person besides the boy to wit
ness the sad accident was a colored
man on hill some distance away. but
"a, ne was too far off to give any assistance.
me bodies OF the boys were recovered
during the night.