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Evening star., 1897-01-09

mebbe she's right-mebbe she's right. Any
how, she don't like it and that lets you out
though / won't answer for Pache and
Laramie when my backs turned. You kick
ed 'em both But I'll just return the blow. -
The mate had but Strengthened upon top
OF the hatch house. when the terrible pistol
spat out another red tongue. and his yell
followed the report, as he clapped his hand
to the ear through which the bullet had
torn.
Hands UP there thundered the shooter
and the mate obeyed, while a stream OF
blood ran down inside his shirt collar.
ANY more bosses here?' The second
mate did not respond, but Pache's pistol
sought him out, and under its influence.
and his cultural Il know you; get up" he
followed his superiors.
Amy more?'
A manly looking fellow stepped out of
the group and said: You've got the cap
tain and two mates. I'm bosun here and
yonder's my mate. We're next but we're
not bosses In the way O. being responsible
for anything that has happened, or might
happen TO you We b'long forrard. There's 8
no call to shoot at tile crew, for there's not
a man among 'em but what 'ud be glad to
see you get ashore. and get there himself -
Silence, bosun," bawled the captain.
But the voice Of authority seemed pitifully
ludicrous and incongruous. coupled with
the captains position and attitude, and
every face on the deck wore . grin. The
Evening star., 1897-01-09

skylight, he shouted: Steward, bring up
my pistols. Bear a hand. Lower your
weapons, you sccundrels. This is rank mu-
tiny
A pistol spoke and the captains hat left
his head. There goes your hat" said a
voice; now for a button" Another bullet
sped, which cut from his coat the button
nearest his heart Come down from there
come down." said the voice he had heard.
Next shot goes home. Start, while I
count three. One-two'' Captain Belchoir
descended the steps-"hands up same as
the rest" Up went the captains hands.
Such craftsmanship was beyond his phil
osophy. "Pache." went on the speaker; "go
up there and get the guns he wanted The
steward, with two bright revolvers in his
hands. was met at the companion hatch
by man with but one; but that one was
SO big, and the hand which held it was so
steady that it is no matter of surprise that
he obeyed the terse command: Fork over;
handles first" The captains nickel-plated
pistols went into the pockets of Pache's
coat, and the white-faced steward, poked
in the back by the muzzle Of that big fire.
arm, marched down to the main deck and
Joined the others.
Go down that place, Pache, and chase
out any one else We find called the leader
from behind the crowd. Bring 'em all
down here Pache descended and reap
peared with frightened cabin boy, whom
with the man at the wheel, he drove be-
fore him to the steps. There was 70 v ind
and the ship could spare the helmsman.
Now, then. gentlemen" said the tall
leader; Il reckon we're all here. Keep yer
Evening star., 1897-01-09
A LOST NINE.
How the Old Hunters Keep Attention
Alive to Their Stories of Hidden Gold,

How the Old Hunters Keep Attention
Alive to Their Stories of Hidden Cold
From Lppincott's.
A usual feature is that a particular In
dian sometimes with a companion or two,
used to return from the west every year at
certain moon, ostensibly for the purpose
OF honoring the graves of his fathers and
to use again his ancestral right Of hunting
the deer and bear among the wild but YER
duroHs hills; yet gossipins tar-heels hold
that, really, the visits were for the purpose
OF opening again the concealed mine of
lead and silver, whose rich spoil the sons
OF the forest have been seen bearing off II,
their packs.
Another form of the story relates that
certain old hunter always won't tell"
or now dead or moved west') got all
the lead for his bullets from the foot Of a
mountain above cove on a certain creek.
or an old counterfeiter (now "in the peni-
tentiary or fled into unknown parts,
used 10 coin quarters and halves of good
silver (still seen in circulation, vet was
never known to buy silver in any form
Weeks and months were spent every wear
In searching for these secret treasures or
casionally the enthusiasm would mount to
the height of sending far off somewhere to
fetch back the "old hunter" More than
once such a one has been persuaded that
there was more richness in his bullets than
ne had supposed; and, 1egretting vainly the
many pounds of good silver that he had
shot away at deer, coons, geese and other
game, he had been brought back to mis- old
haunts Then, with many a keen eye track
ing his goings with his persuadnp friend
weeks would be spent in bush beating
cliff climbing and laborious search along
rocky shores, about cavernous hills, in fens
DOGS and dismal dens In the deep woods
but only to the utter disappointment of ali
their fond anticpations. The "old hunter"
nnds that time has obliterated his way
marks; bush and tree and rock and rill lack
the iamiiiar aspect; and he, whose confused
recollections formed the basis of vast
schemes of gain, returns to his distant
home dispirited and dishonored.
Evening star., 1897-01-09

Written for The Evening Star.
.aThrice is he aimed that hath his quarrel just.
Bard of Avon
But -FOUR times he who gifts his bio in fust'
Josh Billings.
Captain William Belchior was more than
a martinez. He was known as 'Bucko'
BeIchiOr in every port where the British
language is spoken, having earned this
prefix by the earnest readiness with which,
in his days as second and chief mate. he
would wtirl Delaying pins, beavers and
hard spikes about the decks; and by his
sue cess in knocking down, trlcing up and
working up sailors who displeased him.
With blow of his fist he had broken the
jaw of a man helplessly ironed in the
tween deck. and on the same voyage,
armed with simple belaying-pin, had
sprung alone into a circle of brandiSh-
ing sheath knives and quelled mutiny.
He was short, broad, beetle-Drowed and
gray eyed, of undoubted courage, but with
the quality of sympathy left out of his
nature.
During the ten years in which be had
been n comand, he was relieved of much
of the executive work that had made him
famous when he stood watch, but was al
ways ready to ratify his reputation as
-'Bucko" should friction with the crew oc-
cur past the power of his officers to cope
Evening star., 1897-01-09
New York Street Cleanipr
"A Call for Home Patriotism" in the Ian


"A Call for Home Patriotism I'm the January
Century.
New York now be looked TO with
profit by other cities for guidance I'm the
work of good city government. The two
years of her reform admins trat;on lave
accomplished one remarkable result and
many others that are valuable. The one
success which overshadows all Others is
that of Colore, Waring in the street clean
ing department. For the first time ia the
history OF the country we nave a great
American city whose streets are as well
cleaned as those of any other city in The
world. One of the most common and most
Illuminating charges against municipal gov
ernnent in this country is thus wiped out
so far as our chief city is concerned. In
securing this advance for us Colonel War
ing has done something even more import
ant than to clean and keep clean the ave-
ments of New York streets. lie mas
SHOWN the whole country that the most
has no politics" in 1t. Every great city
in the country had for years a street clean
ing force under the control of politics. but
IN 10 city were the streets cleaned Colonel
Waring constructed his force on new prin-
ciples; he defed politics and politicians:
was obliged to face bitter opposition and
persistent Misrepresentation because OF his
defiance, but he won in .he end. and sGc-
ceeded in doing what no practical politi-
cian' had ever done. Herein was vic
tory for the theoretical reformer." which
no man can gainsay. Furthermore. while
doing this he organized force which has
become a causf of public pride. Before his
advent 70 public servant was more despica-
BILE than a street sweeper. Now he is a
self-respecting member Of uniformed
force which marches in annual parade
through 9Th avenue. and Is displayed with
the fire department to distinguished foreign
visitors as one of the institutions in which
the city takes pride. The men feel that
they are their own masters, that they hold
their positions because they are fit for
them. and tha. SO long they do their
work we'll no political boss can harm. them.
In other words, freedom from political in
reference has made mea of them. and they
do their work like men, and not like slaves,
Evening star., 1897-01-09
She knew what to Do.

From tine Cleveland Plain Dealer.
He had listened to her upbraidings for
two hours by the down stairs clock.
my love- he said mildly don't you
think 1t is about time for you to adjourn
sine die?'
She knew her Cushing's manual like
book.
II shall adjourn sine die presently" she
coldly remarked, land then-I will at once
call an extra session."
And the poor henpecked husband rolled
over with hollow groan.
Evening star., 1897-01-09
MOST POPULAR WOMAN IN MEx,co
fhe Wife of the President is Bel,,x cd
by Every One.

fhe Wife of the President is Bel.zx ed
by Every One.
From the New York Times
Nine. DE Diaz, the wife of the president
of Mexico, is not only the first ladv Of
the country, but is the most popular wo-
man of the republic. Sonora Dona Carmen
Romero REbio de Diaz is known ar,ony
her people, from the mansions of the rich
IN the brilliant capital to the humblest but
on the frontier, as Carmelita meaning
Our little Carmen Her popularity eyer
increases for each year sees a larger num-
Der Of good works dispensed by this gen.
erous won an. who uses her power to i'm
prove the lot of a long oppressed and I'M
happy people. Madame DaZ is often an
pealed to on behalf Of some one or other
sentenced to long Imprisonment or death.
Official pardon is delicate power for any
one 10 mold, and the presidents wife is
naturally careful for the justice of her case
DeIore she goes to her lord to plead for
executive clemency. But the president
himself M IS OF forgiving nature, and not
inIrequenuy the pardon is granted. Neither
the president nor his wife attends the bril-
liant but brutal bull fights, and In every
way they use their influence against the
degrading spec tacles. 1t is certain that
the president will entirely prohibit them as
soon as public sentiment gives any hope
of upholding his wishes
"Carmelita" is the second wife of Gen.
Porfierio Diaz, and is in her thirty-third
year. She stands as a type of advanced
Spanish-American womanhood. and among
other accomplishments speaks English and
French almost with equal f1uency She is
remarkably well informed on current
events, and her advice is often sought by
her husband. The president is sixty years
old, and is very proud of his fair young
wife. When their marriage took place, in
1884, they took their wedding tour through
the United States. Her girlish grace and
simplicity of manner well match her
beauty. Her ancestry dates far back into
the nobility of old CASTLE, and the evf-
dences of long culture are easily marked
1t Is plainly apparent that a considerable
part of the republic of Mexico and the
desire of the people to keep President
Diaz in office are due to the general es-
TEEN for his lovely wife.
Evening star., 1897-01-09
What Would My Captain Say:
rom Horpnr'c Pound T.,Ilo

5
Frederick the Great of Prussia used to
tell laughable story of an experience of
his own. During one of his campaigns in
Silesia, he made 1t his habit to stroll
through his camp in disguise at night to
come more in touch with his soldiers. One
night he was stopped by sentry, but.
giving the proper password, was permitted
to proceed. Instead of doing so, however.
he endeavored to tempt the sentry into
accepting a cigar, saying that a smoke
would solace his long watch.
1T is against the rules" said the SOL
dier.
But you have my permission" said
Frederick.
your permission cried the soldier.
"And who are your
Il am the king
1.-The king be hanged!" said the incor-
ruptible sentry. What would my captain
say?"
Evening star., 1897-01-09
Curious Lore Disseminated I in These
Ancient Publications.
QUAINT ANECDOTESssAND, WOOD CUTS
Interesting Chat by a coI|ecto
About Some Rare Copies
OF COLON TALI TIMES
Written for The Evening Star.
HISTORY OF

almanacs, should 1t
ever come to be writ
ten, ought to prove
both interesting and
amusing. The curl
GUS nature of these
publications, the seri-
BUSINESS with which
their authors took
themselves, and the
credulity of the pub
lie which accepted
their predictions for
gospel truth. are all
Evening star., 1897-01-09
Manhood.

Manhood.
Not till life's heat has cooled
The headlong rush slowed to a quiet pace
And every purblind passion that had ruled
Our uoisier years at last
Spurs us in vain, and weary of the race,
We care no more who loses or who wins
Al! not till all the best Of life seems mast
The best Of life begins
To toll for only fame,
Hand clappings and the tickle gusts Of praise
For place or power gold to gild name
Above the grave wheretO
All paths will bring US, were to lose our days
We on whose ears youths passing bell has t0llet]
In blowing bubbles, even children do
Forgetting We grow old.
But the world widens when
Such hope of trivial gain that ruled us lies
Broken among our childhood's toys, for then
We win to self-control
And mail ourselves in manhood and there rise
Upon us from the vast and windless height
Those clearer thoughts that are unto the soul
What stars are to the night.
"A. ST. JOHN ADC0K.
Evening star., 1897-01-09
Ambiguous.

your ~ife, Cicero
''Yes. pahson.' bat de Lawd knows wot'a
bes' foh u.s."
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-05-17
V q Licking.

The butchers boy who had called to
deliver a parcel had thoughtlessly left
the garden gate open, and the 7-year-old
ruler Of the house called after him:
Here! Come back and shut that gate!'
The butchers boy stopped, but show
ed no inclination to obey the command.
Il don't have tor he shouted defiantly.
"Yes, you do" insisted the 7-year,
old. "You come right back and shut it
now, or somebody's going to get the
worst licking he ever had"
The butchers boy came running back.
full Of fight.
"He is, eh:" he said. well, who's
going to lick i'm, en-"
Mother is" calmly remarked the
youngster. IF you leave that gate open,
I'll be certain to go out into the street.
Mother'l see me, and I'll get licked.
Shut it tight, please, SO I can't get out. >
And the butchers boy did.-Chicags
Times. Herald.
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A GREAT RIVE
sIarco Polo's Report Concerning the Gi-
gantic Xang-tse-k iang.

sIarco Polo's Report Concerning the CT
gantic Ysng-tse-k iang.
Noah Brooks quotes the following
from the great Venetian traveller in his
series Of st. Nicholas papers, THE
True Story of Marco Polo"
And | assure you this river flows SO
far and traverses SO many countries and
cities that in good sooth there pass and
repass on its waters a great number of
vessels and more wealth and merchan-
disc than all the rivers and all the seas
Of Christendom put together. 1t seems
indeed more like q sea than river. Mes
ser Marco Polo said that he once beheld
at that city Is, 600 vessels at one time.
And you may judge if this city Of 10
great size has such a number, how many
must there be altogether, considering
that on the banks of this river there are
more than 16 provinces and more than
400 great cities, besides towns and viii
Lagos, all possessing vessels.
Messer Marco Polo aforesaid tells us
that he heard from the officer employed
to collect the great khan's duties ON this
river that there passed up stream 20O,-
600 vessels in the year, without count
ing those that passed down! Indeed, as
it has a course of such great length and
receives SO many other navigable rivers,
it is no wonder that the merchandise
which is borne on it is of vast amount
and value. And the article in largest
quantity of all is salt, which is carried
by this river and its branches to all the
cities on their banks and thence to the
other cities in the interior.
The vessels which ply on this river
are decked. They have but II mast,
but they are of great burthen, for l can
assure you they carry, reckoning by our
weight, from 4, 900 to ~, 900 cantars
each. In going up stream they have to
be hauled, for the current is 80 strong
that they could not make head in any
other manner. Now the towline, which
is some 300 PAGES in length, is made of
nothing but a IT'S in this way:
They have those great mes Of which I
told you before hat they are some Is
PAGES in length. These they take and
split from end to end into many slender
strips, and then they twist these strips
together SO as to make a rope Of any
length they please. And the ropes so
made are stronger than if they We're
made Of hemp.
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Electric Eyes.

The latest adjunct that science gives
to the surgical operator is an electric
eye. Strictly speaking, it is not an eye
at all, but rather a sort of searchlight,
which is used to aid the human eye in
delicate surgical operations.
Oftentimes surgeons are handicapped
in their work by the fact that they can
not see distinctly the parts upon which
they must operate. The formation of
the human body is such that in many
instances nc light a be put directly
upon the particular part of the human
anatomy that is to be operated upon.
The eye can see to the extent of human
c~apability, but in intricate operations,
however strong the light in the operat-
ing theater may be, the rays lack that
penetration and power of concentration
SO necessary to delicate surgical opera
lions.
Professor Charles E. Quimby, of
Bellevue hospital, New York, has pat
ented this new aid to surgery. From an
ordinary electric light wire a connection
is made with this device, which fits the
FACE much in the manner of a pair of
sp~ectacles. The appliance in itself con
sists of two small incandescent lamps,
which are fitted one above and the other
below the eye of the operator. They are
SO adjusted that the rays focus at a point
sufficiently near the ordinary point of
vision to throw all the power of the
electric rays upon the point desired.
1t is practically a portable searchlight
adapted to the operating theater. The
lamps are in the form of an annular
glass globe, with an Illuminating con-
ductor. An insulated backing, consist
ing of a metal leather lined band, which
passes around the head. prevents the
heat from affecting the wearer, and at
the same time holds the light in position
and prevents any possible effect that
otherwise the electricity might have
upon the wearer. The lights more near
ly resemble long glass tubes than any
thing else. Within these tubes are placed
the lamps, which can be adjusted to any
desired angle. When direct downward
ray is desired, a small reflector is fixed
above the light and the rays thrown in
the desired direction.-San Francisco
Examiner.
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TO PROTECT AMERICANS.

warships Available For Foeeign wseers
In the Event of . E~urOpeaa Wsr.
Should there be a general war among
the European powers owe the disposi-
ton of Turkey and its dependencies
President Mckinley would have to take
some action to protect the lives and
property Of American citizens, and his
action would have to be immediate.
Officials of the war and navy depart
ments are already talking about the
threatened outbreak, and it seems prob
able that the European squadron will
be greatly strengthened within the next
few weeks. The only vessels now in the
Mediterranean are the flagship San
Francisco, the cruisers Minneapolis and
Cincinnati and the gunboat Bancroft.
The cruiser Detroit is now on its way
from the China station to the Mediter-
rarean by way of the Red sea and the
| Suez canal. The ship was last reported
from Singapore and will probably be
heard from next at Ceylon.
Most of the ships Of the north Allan
tic squadron are needed in home waters
ON account of the threatened complica-
lions with Spain over n arrest n
execution Of American citizens in Cuba
and to prevent the violation Of the neu-
trality laws by filibustering expeditions.
There are several ships, however, which
could be spared, and among these are
the armored cruiser New York, the
cruiser Columbia and the battleship
Texas.
Rear Admiral Selfridge is in COM
mand of the European squadron, and
with the three or more additional ships
which might be sent him would have q
force sufficiently formidable to COM
mand respect, even among the great
fleets which are now gathering in the
little port Of Khania, Crete. He would
be able, naval officers say, to afford
Americans in Europe ample protection.
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Civilized mothers do
not throw their babies

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A OF BIT LIFE.
sat within the door

A maiden sat within the door
And sang as many times before.
A man to daily toll passed by,
No love nor pleasure lit his EYE.
But when he heard the merry sons
he whistled as he went along.
A woman by the window wept
For one who in the churchyard slept.
But when upon her hearing fell
That tune she knew and loved so we'll.
The flood Of burning tears was staid,
And soon a song her lips essayed.
Her neighbor heard the tender strain
And softly Joined the sweet refrain.
Thus all day long that, one son bore
Its joyousness from door to door.
Sara j. Denton.
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...OnK cuppOs,s.o...

1.-The people moved out of that house
this morning, and that is the landlord
Just going in"
"He appears to have a great many
prospective tenants"
Irrespective tenants, indeed! They
are only neighbors going to see in what
condition the people left the house. -
London Fun.
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