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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-06-28
HOUSING THE wHccAcoR's cHRmcAL.
All Arrangements Finished for To-mor-
row Nights Affair.

The committees OF the Washington and
Weecacoe Fire Companies have in charge
the housing ceremonies Of the latter's new
engine at meeting last night considered
all arrangements fof the affair. A reso-
luton was adopted requesting everybody
along the route Of parade to illuminate
their houses
John J, Mealey and Dennis s. Shields,
members of the purchasing committee
yesterday were in Baltimore In the inter
est of the company and were told that the
new engine would DO here by Tuesday
morning.
The formation of the parade will be as
follows;
Squad of Mounted Police.
Chief Marshals L. j. Neidermaier of the
Washington Company and William J.
Bayley of the Weccocoe Company.
Aids: A. j. Neidermaier and Gorge W.
Sasse.
Chief Engineer Weldie. Assistant Engl-
neers SHELLEY and Welch.
Hyatts' Military Band.
Washington Fire Company.
Weooaooe Chemical Engine, Driver Frank
W. Hyatt of Washington Company.
Co mpany Marshal, William McFadden.
AIDS: j. NJ, Dlckerson W, p Carr.
Washington Fire Company, 40 Uniformed
mon.
Chemical Engine, Driver Joseph H. Green.
Hose Carriage. Driver r. G. Porter.
Engine, Driver Eugene Heckendorn.
WeccaCoe Purchasing Committee ID. s.
Shields, Francis J, McNulty, John
j. Mealey w lillian T. Green,
james McGrath
First Regiment Band.
Company Marshall, NJ. j. Kelley.
Aid Simon p Dougherty.
Weccacoe Fire Company, 50 uniformed mon
Hose Wagon, Driver John c. Campbell
Engine, Driver Thomas + henney
The route Of parade is as follows: Form
on Third street. left resting on French, up
French to Fifth to Walnut to Ninth to
Poplar, to Fourth, to French, to Front, to
Market, to Eleventh, to jefferson, to
Ninth, TO West TO Sixth, to Washington.
to Fourth, to Monroe, to Maryland avenue,
to Linden, to Jackson. to Second, to the
Weccacoe engine house and dismiss.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-06-28
The finest and best fire works ia the
city are being sold by James Morrow, Nos.
sO6 and2n Market street. ~.
DEATHS.
HgRsTTAt Rsadlng, Pa, on the "a b
Inst, Alcxaddsr Hurst, aged 30 years. .

Inst, Alexander Hifst, aged 80 years
months and days.
Relatives aud friends Of tho family also
Ogaliala Tribe, No. 1856, Improved o. r.
M. and fellow employees Of Scott works are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral
without further notice from. his late resi-.
dence, mo. 738 Chestnut street, Reading,
Pa., on Tuesday afternoon at O'Clock.
Services at the house. Interment at Chas.
Evans Cemetery.
McCORMICK-In this city, on June a7th.
1897, Margaret Mccormick.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funora on Wednes.
day morning at 0 o'clock, from her late
residence, northwest corner Front and
Market streets High mass at St. Peters
Pro Cathedral. Interment at Cathedral
cemetery.
MAILMAN On June 2Stb, 1897, Warren,
EiDfant son of James w. and Katherine
!. Mailman aged years and 2 months.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral services ON Tuesday after.
noon ut O'clock from the parents resi-
dence, Lancaster Avenue. Silverbrook.
Interment Mt. Salem cemetery.
Our first in Heaven.
~WHITCRAFT-O On June 9Th, 1897, Rich.
ard X. Whitcraft, aged ~ yoars.
Relatives and friends are invited to at.
tend the funeral from his late residence
near Strickersville, Pa, on Wednesday.
the Both instant, at 10 o'clock q. m. Inter.
mont at London Tract.
MAHONEY-On June 90, 1897 Rachel,
wife of Albion W. Mahoney, aged IS
years.
Relatives and friends are invited to AZ.
tend the funeral from the residence of her
husband, No. 1906 West Third street, on
Tuesday, tho Goth instant at $50 o'clock
p. IN. 1ntermGnt at Mt. Salem
ANDREWS-On June Goth, 1897, Meriel
f., daughter Of Russell II. and India A.
Andrews, aged months.
Funeral from parents residence, No.
1929 Washington street, on Monday after
noon, at 2 o'clock.
STEVENSON-At No. 1922 Regent Square
Philadelphia, Pa, Anna NJ, widow of
the late Isaac Stevenson, aged GS years.
Relatives and friends Of the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral
from No. l0i West Seventh street, Wed.
nesday afternoon, June 50, 1897, at $50
O'Clock. lnterment ut Wilmington and
Brandywine cemetery.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-06-28

Last evening the tent at Third and
French streets was packed with people to
hear the captain and his wife say farewell.
When we went TO Dress on Saturday he
Ind received orders to remain ut Whining
ton but a p. m, Saturday he received
orders to say farewell on Sunday and leave
this city on Wednesday morning On
Saturday and Sunday evening crowds
gathered at Fifth and Market and took
the captain and his vile by tho hand and
wished them GJd speed in other fields of
labor Petitions have been sent to Col.
Lindsay, New York, and Major Lindsay,
Philadelphia by the members and friends
to ask them to let the officers stay II while
longer Us they have done a good work in
this city. Even the Colured people ran
after the captain to shake hands with him,
saying they were sorry to see him leave as
he always had word Of cheer for them,
The final farewell will be On Tuesday
evening. The new Officers will arrive to
take charge on Wednesday evening. Mrs.
Borrous If this city is warm friend of
the Volunteers
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-06-28
DOTS

The Wilmington Local Preaohers' As
toclation conducted aitday services Ut thu
Peoples Mission yesterday,
A horse belonging 10 Slngley Brother
dropped dead from Collie In the stable o.
jester and Mcdaniel on ga day. He
was valued at sl75.
Winfield S. Robinson fell off shifting
engine at West Yard Saturday and badly
cut his head.
| J. B, .Appleby has been appointed a
fourth-class postmaster at Christiana, vice
G. W. Currinder. removed.
Rev. Harvey w Ewing and Rev Ralph
I. Coursey will address an Epworth
League Rally at Madeley Church, Thurs.
day night.
Rev. o. D. Robinson, D. D., OF Bethel
A. NJ Il, Church, preached to the gradual.
Ing class of the Howard School yesterday.
Clerk of the Peace Foard has now re-.
oeiyed new supply OF marriage license
blanks signed by Secretary OF State
Hughes.
John Williams, who claims to live In
Cleveland. o., fell at Seventh and Rail
road avenue on Saturday night and broke
his leg,
Carrie Burton Is suffering from dtph
liberia az Dover. Her home has been thor
ouBHiy uSinleCteu,
The Associated Charities mood funds TO
continue the fresh air visiting. Peter j.
Ford, Alfred ID. Warner John s. Rossel
and Samuel c. Biddle will receive contri-
buttons
Delaware Conclave, No. 430. Improved
Order OF Heptasophs, will celebrate its
first anniversary in the Masonic Temple.
on Thursday evening.
miles which Is four square miles larger
than Reading which has population of
$4,000
Angelo Russo, an Italian, living at
Fifth and du POnt streets, fell down an
areaway in IN alley on Fifth between
Orange and TatDall streets last night A
deep cut was made in his head. Dr. j. NJ.
Hughes dressed the wound
A good farm hand may find work on aD-
plying to Herman Lang at the Shelpot
near the Philadelphia pike.
Isabella Horton, the little girl preacher
will preach in the Union A. NJ. Il. Church
French street above Twelfth, Tuesday eve.
ming, June 2oth, at O'Clock p. III. Don't
fail to hear her,
The Rev, A. p Mimi of the German
Baptist Church, spoke at the Y. NJ c. A.
mems meeting yesterday afternoon on
1.-The Change IN Great City"
II. J. Hubbard, quartermasterg general
of the Union Veteran Legion, and Will
liam Mackey, ddo.camp on National
Commander Donahoe's staff, We're in vii.
mington yesterday.
The Wilmington Prohibition League
held meeting at the Peoples Mission on
Saturday evening Addresses were made
by the Rev Asbury Burke. the Rev. Alon
70 w, Davis md Hugh Toner.
Rev. S. X, Braun will lecture in Della
ware Avenue Baptist Church tomorrow
evening on the subject, Where are the so
called lost ten tribes Of Israeli" Admis,
sion 10 cents
, handsome spaniel dog Ia offered for
sale by j. q. Strauss, No, 700 East Seventh
street.
Oh arman Scott of tho tho Levy Court
was at the Court House this moruing liz.
urng on County funds preparatory to fix.
Ing the County tax rate for the year begin.
ing Thursday,
Jas. Morrow's chinese bombs make the
loudest noise, Nos. 206 and oil Market
street
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-06-28
ONE WORD IN TIME
Is Better Than two Afterwards
A Chance to Profit by a Cam
den Citizens Experiences.

1t is strange thing how people will pu
away an opportunity until 1t Is to late;
It's only little things that go to make VI
our every day existence; the trouble is WI
don't pay sufficient attention to them.
"A wink to the wise may BIO sufficient"
but sometimes we don't get that wink and
thon we are not at all wise. Now for in
stance backache is little thing. Some.
times 1t comes after hard days work or
slight cold. 1t will pass Off you say;
its only the result Of ovor.taxing my back
There is where you are wrong. 1t isn't
the fault of your back but your kidneys.
The exertion or standing has interferred
with their delicate meohsnlcism. You
call 1t backache, but it is really kidney
ache. II the kidneys are not realized
chronic disorders set in, and there is where
the ''little things" should not be passed
over. A Camden woman has learned what
delay means. We refer to Mrs. Lizzie
SOM, of ll03 Sycamore street, who says:
II have bad kidney trouble for ten years
at least, 1t began when l was tailoress
and know Of no other reason but the
sedentary employment that could have
caused Il. Often l had to stay at home
for weeks at time for | could not walk.
i took nitre to relieve the kidneys and
urinary trouble, but it only afforded tenn.
porary relief at first and finally lost Its
power. When | had the last attack
sent TO Cowglll's drug store for box of
Doan's Kidney Pills, They almost i'm.
medtately strengthened me so that | am
not Inconvenience by rising at night.
The relief came So rapidly shat it surpris.
ed me- kept on with the treatment and
trouble
For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents.
Mailed by Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
n. Y, solo agents for the u. 5.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-06-28
Inspection OF Teams.

The regular semi.annuai inspection of
the teams Of George W Bush G. sons Co,
took place in fl ant Of their stabns on
French street, at O'Clock this morning,
when the. Judges, Messrs. Collins, Horn
and Bradbury, awarded the prizes to II.
Robinson, Samuel Harris, Martin Mont,
gomory, Joseph Sampson and Isaac Shields
for the best kept teams. This practice has
been followed by this company for several
years, and che influence eXerted over the
drivers by it can be seen IN the grooming,
care OF harness, the condition Of the
equines under their management. Tho
prizes are valued as mumcnroo5 and the
rivalry to obtain them exerts an influence
on their general conduct rs well as In the
care anl Iuhunnemnnt Of tnnlr tnnIna
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-06-28

Saturday afternoons goIr-lourualneut
Of he Delaware Field Club was won by
y. Leslie Carpenter. new player. Trustin
Draper was second and D. ID. Bush third,
Next Saturday will he gala day at the
club During the afternoon there will 10
rennt5, golf and cricket tournaments after
which tea will be served. In the evening
thsre will be display of py,otcchuics Il
will be the clubs Fourth of July celebra
lion Should the weather BIZ inclcment
the festivities will Le gwen Monday after.
noon and evening
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-06-28

Mrs, Kirby Still In a Serious Condition

Mrs. sophia Kirby, who was burned by
an exploding gasoline stove at her home nj
Thirty. first and Market streets, Saturday
afternoon, remains at tho Delaware Hos
pttal, physicians at which institution this
afternoon reported her condition still ex.
tcomcly serious Mrs. Kirby Is burned all
ever the BODY
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-06-28

Detectives McVcy and Witsil this morn
ing arrested E,nc- and Thomas Wilmer
and James JUlmt 90 colored boys, on the
charge OF steaile,,! Jpounds Of copper wire
from the Storage house OF the Atlantic
Telephone Company at No. 2l9 Orange
street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-06-28

A number Of young men engaged in a
fight Saturday afternoon near the Column.
bus Inn which resulted disustrOusly to ono
Of the number who was beaten by four
young men. Tho fight was ut intervals
duilng TWO hours anu strange to say not
an officer appeared in TINT time
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-06-28
Ribbons.
Ribbons.
Ribbons.

Last week was the largest we
ever bad i'll. Ribbon selling, and
we are going to sell more Rib
bon this week.
225 pisces of wide Rib
bon arrived in our store
Saturday. We expect to
sell them nil and more TOO
by next Saturday.
Black gauZe, with dots,
5 inches wide, IS cents.
No. 80, GauZe, Velvet
Stripes, IS cents.
White, with black
stripes, Nos. 90 and 80, 10
cents yard.
No. 22, Pink Taifeta, 10
cents.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-06-28

Tomorrow promises to be clear and
rather warmer. Somewhat similar a0ndi-
lions will probably prevail on Wodnes-
day.
The thermometer ut W. C. Taylors
drug store, 80! King street, registered to.
day rs follows:
7o'clock 10 o'clock o'clock
G6 n "a
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-06-28

At the meeting of the Preachers Assoc
lation held to-day Rev, j. d. G. Hanna felt
that there was no necessity for not hold.
ing the meetings during the summer.
AS July will DO next Monday there will
be no meeting, On the following Monday
Rev. Alfred Scott will present paper Cd
h0l tnuss
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-06-28

Rev. Joseph a. Flynn, brother of Rev.
DR.. Flynn, rector of st. Putrick's church
will be raised to the priesthood tomorrow
morning at s o'clock in st Patrick
church by Rt. Roy j. NJ J Monaghan,
ID. D. Father Flynn will celebrate mass
in St Pa.rck's church Wednesday morn.
Ing at o'clock.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-06-28

The Wilmington newspaper folks, who
have been guests of the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company at Cape May ii nee Fri
day morning, returned home this after
noon, well pleased with their trip, and
loud In their praises Of the hospitality Of
the railroad COmDnnv
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-06-28

Miss Susan Driscoll, Of No. 1888 Walnut
street is lying at her home in a critical con
d'tIon. suffering from blood poisoning.
On Friday last while removing screens
from the windows at her homo nail
scra ched her finger, The above condition
- the result Of the scratch. DR.. Stevens
Ii in attendance,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-06-28
Cans and Bottles Boycotted.

The Secretary Of the Board Of Healt h
gives notice that On and after July / no
garbage will be collected that contains
other cans or bottles. As tbs garbage is
creinatcd the old canned goods cans inter-
tere with the working Of the furnaces
The new crcmatory will DO completed by
July ana Will be ready for use ono weei;
later,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-06-28

All the 75c., S5c.
and 81. 90 Children's
Parasols are now SO
cents.
All the 81 Is Chill,
dren's Parasols are
now Is cents.
Ali t h 9 Ladies'
Fancy $l,25 a n d
$3.50 Parasols are
now 95 cents.
All the Ladies'
Fancy $3.50, SO 90
and $3.50 Parasols
are now $3.50.
Balance Of Ladies'
Tailor made Suits
all the $40 90 all-wool
suits are now $500.
All the $500 and
$500 are now $40.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-06-28

The Thermometer button Is a great
novelty, Call and SUI it, Prof We'll, oJ-
Market street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-06-28

AGO Boxes OF cigars at Soc. box. Half ton
Of tobacco zoe Id. Darst0in, 0 e. Second
street,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-06-28
WEDDING
ANNIVERSARY
Socill Doing OF Nilmingtonians
and Thier Friends Many off
For the Seashore.
Es "- FIFrIETH ANNIVERSARY.

%SN flFllEIH ANNIVERSARY.
A number Of Wilmington folks attend.
ed the dttieih wedding anniversary of
CaptUin Thomas johnson and wife Of
Concord" near Belle Haven, Accomsc
county, Va. Tho beautiful residence had
taken on the look OF a fairy bower for The
occasion. The entire family Of four Qeb.
erations and few friends were present.
The evening was also notable as The
thlrtleth wedding anniversary of Mr.. and
Mis-. JOhnson's eldest daughter and her
husband, Mr.. and Mrs. II, N Morley, Oh
Reads Wharf. Mr.. and Mrs, Johnson
were the recipients of many handsome
gifts among which was handsome plate
OF gold to tho amount OF $50 from tho
family. An elaborate COLLATION. was served
Captain johnson, revoking the blessing id
IN Appropriate manner The table was
beautifully decorated with ribbons, flowers
and nfty burning candles. After the
serving OF tho refreshments the guests ADJ
Journed TO tho purlor, where they wers
entertained with selections ON this ban ID
by Isaac N. Beatty. Piano selections BY
Miss Annie Il Morley, vocal solos and
duets by Mrs. E. N Morley and son, Ed.
ward U. Morley. Rcctatlons were also
given by Mrs, Il. N, Morley aud Miss e. N.
Morley, ami Miss Edua j. May An ad.
dross appropriate to tho OCCASION was also
made by Mr. johnson, editor OF tho Farmer
and Fisherman, after which all Joined Id
singing Homo Sweet Home" and th8
merry guests dispersed, wishing Mr. and
Mrs johnson many more years of happt
ness.
Among those present We're: Mr.. and
Thomas johnson. Mrand Mrs t. N Nor
ley, Mr.. and Mrs. M. Il. Smith, Norfolky
Miss Anna Morley. Edward q. Morley,
Mrs George W: May, Miss Edna j. May
and Clyde N. May, Mr. and Mrs L. 81
Hnrgis Mr.. and Mrs. Harry l.. Johnson,
Mr.. and Mrs, Howard M johnson and
son, lsacc N Beatty of Wilmington,
Del: Charles Talley, Captain Raynon
William Stewart, Barney Higgins, Frank
Battaile, john Henderson and Mr. Brit.
tingham, of tho steamer Eastern Shore;
Mr.. and Mrs. George o. Hutchinson. DIR.
Hyslop, John Barrett and Mr.. johnson,
editor of the Farmer and Fisherman. Suj
WILL GO ToEuRoPE.
The Rev. Francis H. Moore, d. D., Of
Forest Presbyterian Church, Middletown,
will leave for II "trip to Europe on Tuesday,
He will spond the entire summer abroad
Mr. Moore preached his last sermon pre-.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-06-28

The Rev. Francis IL. Moore, d. D., Of
Forest Presbyterian Church, Mddletown,
will leave for II trip to Europe on Tuesday,
Ho will spond the entire summer ABROAD
Mr. Moore preached his last sermon pre-.
paratory to leaving en- his trip, yesterday.
~ large congregation was present. ~
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-06-28

Jas. Morrow's chinese bombs make the
loudest noise Nos. POS and oil Market
ST
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-26
CHAPTER XIV.
A SURPRISE.

Whom are you eXpecting?" asked,
walking forward.
BOSS Jones and Brown.
These were not the individuals for
whom Twas looking, but the negro made
it clear with his next words.
Mr.. Jones was out heah dis mornin
and said as how him and Mr.. Brown
was to meet young gemman dat was
comm out heah dis obenin; reckons yo'
am dat gemman.
81 think 1 am. Did they mention my
name?"
"Doan' disremember. Won't yo' walk
inside?"
He made a movement, but 1 checked
him.
1.-THE night is not too cool to stay out
doors. -
"Den I'll brung yo' a cheer" which
he proceeded to do.
Thanks. " And / seated myself near
him, while he resumed his place in the
doorway. / lit a cigar, crossed my legs
and leaned back at ease, intending to
question him as to the past for there
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they had gone a long way bevond d.
now retraced their steps with consido.
able speed until quite near where tbo.
believed him to be standing. Then Ely
paused for whispered conference
You pass around to the right - so;a
the marshal, while / approach b;u u
from this side. The one that reacboa
him first scoops him in. A." ''
"All right" replied his assistar.
Immediately vanishing from sight
Let us follow the movements Of M,
shall yelling. --'i'
He was among the trees, but within
ten feet of the highway, and intended 20
maintain that distance until he cauabt
his man.
1t was necessary TO keep in shadow IN
order to hide his approach. AT the Same
time it seemed almost impossible to GOT
within striking distance of the fellow
without being detected. But no otber
course presented itself
Providence takes care of his own -
This exultant thought was caused bv
the rattle Of a heavy wagon coming from
Englewood and going toward the Pal.
isades.
The officer stood motionless until tho
rafting OF the heavy vehicle was close
Then, protected by the noise, he took
number of steps forward, only haltinc
when afraid of running upon the senh.
mel.
AT the moment the marshal was stand.
ing motionless and listening for soma
sound that would make known the exact
location Of his man he heard a stealtbv
movement, not in front, but behind him
His first thought was that by an ex.
traordinary turn he had passed the SEN
tinel without either being aware of it,
1t was clear, at any rate, that some
one was stealing upon the officer him.
self. 1t was case of the tiger hunting
the hunter when the latter supposed
himself to be hunting the tiger.
Who could this stranger be but the
criminal the marshal had set out to ar.
rest? Despite the extreme caution of the
latter, his approach must have been de.
tected, and now his man was seeking to
gain the drop on him.
But I'm blessed if he shall!'' NUT
tered the officer, COMPRISING his lips.
he was not only resolute, but he would
prefer death to having the tables turned
on him in so disgraceful a fashion. He
could never face one of his associates
after such humiliation.
He placed his hand on the revolverat
his hip and Strengthened up with his
eyes turned to the rear. He expected an
order to hold up his hand and was ready
to meet such command with pistol
shot.
FRO pF CoNTINITED |
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Yes. It's easy enough when You re
used to it,"
"But the deuce of it is to get used to
it. never did fancy climbing noun
tains.
1.-The Palisades are more'n twice as
high little farther up stream"
well, you needn't take US there.
This will do"
Captain Green lowered his sail and
made his boat fast.
"Do you want me to go with your"
''No. You re to wait here against our
return. We expect to have company.
"The boat will carry all you II bring"
but you re to show us the path. I"
The captain led the way short dis
lance up stream and paused.
"There you are. Just keep at it until
you reach the top"
1.-THE sooner begun, the sooner DONE"
remarked the marshal, starting to clam
Der up the slope, which was like the
roof of house.
1t was a tremendous task. The dirt
crumbled and ratified under their feet.
They stumbled and fell, advancing
sometimes ON their hands and knees, fire.
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CHAPTER XIV.
Cup WITH YOUR HANDsl"

Among the numerous sailboats NOV
ing over the ripping surface of the Hud-
son, opposite the upper part of the city
of New York, on that pleasant evening in
May, was roorny craft containing three
persons. One was the master, while the
others were heavily armed United
States marshal and his deputy.
They cruised for time, seemingly
with no object except the pleasure of
sailing, but as the afternoon drew TO n
close and night settled over the river
they approached the Jersey shore and ran
in where the water was deep enough to
permit them to touch land without
availing themselves of the rickety Fort
Lee dock
'WhewP remarked Marshal yelling.
glancing at the towering Palisades
That's going to be stiff climb"
You re sure there's a path, captainYu
was the inquiring remark of Deputv
Rnrtan '