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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18
ONE ON LEAP YEAR.

This is the latest on leap year: \
well known young gentleman declined
to call upon a very charming young
lady living in Queen Anne town When
pressed for u reason he said: "She is
too much like Rainier Beer. She's
bright, sparkling and pure, and so
full of life am afraid she will pop. I"
On tap or in bottles at the Criterion.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18

Christisn Gpriz, a native OF Neck
lenburg, Germs any, died this after
noon at his residence after pro-
louged illness. The deceased had
resided in these islands for the past
80 years, and caves wife and .
lumber of children.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18

The Zsalandia arrived about IL
O'Clock on Saturday night and sailed
at 6 O'Clock yesterday evening. She
was nearly 81 dsys from San Fran
cisco. Her oyuamo broke down and
she had to take one from here.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18
NOTICE.

A ii. TENANTS AND OTHERS IN
N debted to Liliuokalani will please take
no ice that tho undersigned has been APP
pointed agent OF her estate, under full
power OF attorney. Prompt payment OF
Indebtedness is requested
j. U. CARTER,
4S-lm 20S Merchant Street.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18

Read what the Hawaiian Hard
ware Co. has to say in their "rlmely
Topics" column to-day. 1t will be
found to be Of especial interest to
honsekeepers.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18

Among the passengers by the
Z4alaudIa for this port were W. n.
Armstrong, 9. III. Athertou aud
family, &. p. Castle, Frank l.. Unger
aud a member OF retueniug families.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18

There was no cricket on Saturday
owing to the apathy and lack Of
energy on the part OF the Honolulu
Club. The Barrack team was ready
and willing to turn out.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18

w. w. Dimund has again some
important information to mpart 10
the public in another column.
His communications are always
interesting.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18

The sale of the Pratt lots at Wal
kiki was started this morning aud
good prizes were realized. Mrs. Vida
bought beach lot for $4,000 aud
Mr.. w. Wolters one lot for $500.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18

Minister Cooper hes granted
Willie Gregg permission TO return
to Honolulu on brief visit.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18

Jack" Atkinson has been made
base ball manager for the Ann
Harbor team.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18

Mr.. Society" Redpath, the Ga
zette embezzler, aud who has had
the s, mpathy OF the Prison Direct
ors, Warden Low and other officials,
is not yet cured OF his proclivities.
Only lately an amount of fancy
weaving apparel stolen from a fell
low prisoner was found in his trunk
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18

Jayasuriya, the Cingalese importer
has opened a new store at No. 6,
Hotel St., almost at the corner of
Hotel and Nuuanu streets, where he
has some splendid specimens of Gin
gslese lace and jewelry. The prices
are within the reach Of all from the
poorest to the richest. An inspection
will amply repay the lovers of the
curious and beautiful.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18

G. A. Peacock left by the Zealandia
yesterday TO attend to certain
business matters 10 connection with
his brother.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18

Hoshino, the japanese jewelry
smug Ter, is reported to be
dangerously i'll in Oahu Jail.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18

Prince Cupid entertained y
member OF friends at the Lei LAM
boat house on Saturday evening.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18

Two nicely furnished rooms for
lady or gentleman to rent al No 4,
Garden Lane.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18

Scotch whisky has become one of
the favorite beverages in Honolulu
during the last year. The different
business houses have competed to
find the very best brand The Royal
Aunex now claims to have imported
a whisky which cannot be- excelled'
Il. V. f. is tho name and the letters
stand for "The Very Finest" This
whisky will be served exclusively at
the Royal Annex and connoisseurs
will do we'll to step in and taste the
T, V, Il,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18

The w. G.. Hall brought 62Sl bags
sugar, and rs bags of coffee
yesterday.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18

Attention is again called to the
TACT that there are several families
at the Leper Settlement sadly in
need Of clothing for infants. All
hose whose baby has worn out OF
It's dresses will do a good act bv
sending the clothing to Mr.. W. w.
Hall, who has kindly offered to for
ward it.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18

The James Makee brought 1850
bags NJ. S. Co.'s sugar for Brewer e.
Co. yesterday.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18

The salvage case in the matter Of
the LurIiue is being heard in the
Circuit Court to-day. Pilot Eogli-h
aud other Maui men are in town as
witnesses for the plaintiff, Wilder's
S. S. Co,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18

Capt. H. ii. omythe of the Iva
lani is receiving the careful attention
of DE-. Murray.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18
LOYAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

The Zaalaudia brought the new
postage stamps.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18

The Clandiue arrived yesterday
with 1924 bags OF sugar.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18

There was very pleasant celebra'
tion at the japanese Consulate on
Saturday in compliments to Consul
General Shimamura. IL was attend
ed by very large number Of the
leading japanese who enjoyed the
beautiful decorations and the
bountiful repast.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18

The Miowera should be along in
the course OF the day.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18

The Literary Circle Of the Kilo-
hsua Art League meets this evening
at 8 O'clock.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18

Berger has prepared an excellent
program for to-nighps full moon
concert at Emma Square Mr.,
William j. Cuelho's Hawaiian Glee
Club will aid in the enjoy ment OF
the evening by their charming 81 ngs
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18

John Emmelutb, Ell. Towse, f
Rowland, aud Julius Asche are t,
join the honorary roll of Co. A.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18

Mr.. Walter Il. Wall ia now in
charge Of the weather bureau,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18

Abraham Fernando has 40 lots
for sale back Of the Kamehsnleha
Boys School aud facing Kalihi road,
also stone for ballast or foundation.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18

Many happy returns of the eveut
Mr.. Hay Wodehouse. Mrs. Wode-
house aud the baby are doing we'll.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18
NOTICE.

~ E. BoARDMAN Is temporarily To-
W. ed at corner of Queen and Nuu-
anu Streets, ready to attend to any
business entrusted to him, 444-lm
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18

Arrangements are being made Tor
"regimental" annexation meeting
to take place in the near future
The sentiments of the men with the
bay onets are t. be heard.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18

There is a change around of
Chief Engineers to-day in the Inter
Island Company; Charles j. Wall
to the Mauna Loa; w. H. Bromley
to the Kauai; Louis Wesner to the
Iwalani; B. H. Norton to tho Mika-
hala aud VIM. Donnelly to the
Noeau. Capt. Peterson moves to
the Noeau from the James Makee
aud mate Tullett Of the Iwalani is
promoted to his position.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18

Ralph Turner is now composing
Lula 10y for his new boy.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18

Captain Paul Smith and Company
A. paid Captain Tim Murray Of Com
pany B. the special honor Of sur
prise party on Saturday evening.
Officers of the U. S. S. Alert and dir
tinguished officers OF the n. G. b.
we're present 1t is nspdless to say
that until the hour OF the return
march to town the time flew past on
merry wings.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18

The Pac fic Cub have presented
to Fred Yates, the artist, an en-.
crossed vote of thanks signed by Ga
members of the Club for the life
like portrait OF DIR. McKlbbin pre-
sented by him to the Club. The
engrossing is the handiwork Of
VIggo Jacobsen.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18

A very pleasant dinner was given
at Sans Souci on Saturday evening
by Fred Harrison to George Greig,
King OF Fanning's Island, and some
of his relatives and personal friends.
The evening passed away merrily
with toast aud song aud friendly
greetings until the hour arrived to
depart for Robert Wilcox's luau at
Moanalua.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18

The matter Of match between the
N G. H aud the Sharpshooters will
ne decided this evening.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18
That favorite draught Seattle.

From casks rotund, the mellow brew
or Psbst springs perfect to the
light.
For nature sure and science true,
Conspire to brew it right.
The Royal and Pacific too,
Supply this perfect gem.
The Cosmopolitan is not behind
With checks which change with
them.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18

The criminal calendar at the Jauu.
airy term OF he Fourth Circuit
closed on the 9Th inst.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18

Sheeting, Bedspreads and Blsn
kets in all qualities at Kerr's.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18

On Saturday Robert w. Wilcox
entertained upwards Of thousand
frieu DIS at his place at Moanalua in
honor OF the birthday anniversary
OF his son Garibaldi, 1t is an
nounced by all present that it was
the finest and most hospitable luau
given in Honolulu since the day
when Royalty shone in such dis
plays. The Attorney General l.. A.
Thurston and w. A, Kinney and
others were present
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18

Sabsoribs JOT the Independent, so
""'''s gee 'aoAlh,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18
NOTICE.

al PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS
n against w. y. Reynolds. please leave
the same with II. ] TESLA.
475-St 1927 King Street.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18
MARIA FAUSTINA,

Late with Mrs. Renner, has opened
DRESSMAKING PARLORS
AT 1872 Fort Street, upstairs, opposite
LOVES new building and is. prepared to do
first-class work AZ reasonable rates.
l53-3w
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18

Lace Curtains from 81 to $40 per
pair at Kerr's.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18
DIR. S. KOJIMA,

No. 10, BEBETANrA STREET, OPPOSITE
QUEEN EMMA HALL.
Office Hours: "A, NJ. to II NJ, 8 T. M. to
P. NJ. Telephone 47e, 377-6m
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18

Plain Colored, Sateens all the
good shades, 15c. per yard at Kerr's.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18

Our ever vigiIant police enjoyed a
we'll earned banquet on Saturday at
their Head quarters, the Court room
for he nonce being turned into a
banquet Hall All were present and
the Attorney General in proposing
the toast OF the Police Department
paid the officers and men deserved
credit and honor for their vigilant
care aud bravery in watching over
the lives, property and interests OF
the community.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18

Ralph Turner is pow composing
Lula 10y for his new boy.
Mr.. Walter f. Wall is now in
charge OF the weather bureau.
Two nicely furnished rooms for
lady or gentleman to rent al No. 4,
Garden Lane.
G. A. Peacock left by the Zealandia
yesterday TO attend to certain
business matters 10 connection with
his brother.
There was no cricket on Saturday
owing to the apathy and lack Of
energy on the part OF the Honolulu
Club. The Barrack team was ready
and willing to turn out.
The matter OF match between the
N. g. H aud the Sharpshooters will
ne decided this evening.
The criminal caleudar at the Jauu.
airy term Of the Fourth Circuit
closed on the Sth inst.
John Emmelutb, Ell. Towse, f.
Rowland, aud Julius Asche are to
join the honorary roll of Co. A.
Many happy returns Of the eveut
Mr.. Hay Wodehouse, Mrs. Wode-
house aud the baby are doing well.
Abraham Fernando has 40 lots
for sale back OF the Kamehsneha
Boys School aud facing Kaihi road,
also stone for ballast or foundation.
Arrangements are being made for
"regimental" annexation meeting
to take place in the near future
The sentiments of the men with the
bay onets are t. be heard.
Tha salvage case in the matter OF
the Lurliue is being heard in the
Circuit Court to-day. Pilot Eogli-h
aud other Maui men are in town as
witnesses for the plaintiff, Wilder's
S. S. Co.
Mr.. "Soriety" Redpath, the Ga.
zette embezzler, and who has had
the s, mpsthy OF the Prison Direct =
ors, Warden Low and other officials,
is not yet cured OF his proclivties.
Only lately an amount of fancy
weaving apparel stolen from a fell
low prisoner was found ia his trunk.
Attention is again called to the
hat Fan ltac
at the Leper Settlement sadly in
need Of clothing for infants. All
hose whose baby has worn out OF
its dresses will do a good act by
sending the clothing to Mr.. w. w
Hall, who has kindly offered to for
ward it,
Captain Paul Smith and Company
A. paid Captain Tim Murray of Com
pany B. the special honor of sur.
prise party on Saturday evening
Officers of the U. S. S. Alert and di,
tinguished officers OF the n. G.. b
we're present. 1t is nsedless to sa,
that until the hour OF the return
march to town the time flew past or
merry wings
There is change around o.
Chief Engineers to-day in the Intel
Island Company; Charles j. Wal
to the Mauna Los; w. H. Bromle,
to the Kauai; Louis Wesner to thu
Iwalani; B. H. Norton to tho Mika
hala and VIM. Donnelly to thu
Noesu. Capt. Peterson moves t,
the Noeau from the James Make
aud mate Tullett OF the Iwalani i
promoted to his position.
TWO 40 ONE.
Clarence Macfarlane and Julia Make
Kitchen Joined in Wedlock.
The marriage of Clarence w. Mac
farlane and Mrs. Julia A. Kitchen
nee Makee, took place on Saturda
afternoon, the 10th instant, at tn
Waikiki residence of Mrs, A. Mac
farlane, the mother OF the groom.
The wedding was strictly private
and only the immediate relatives c
the contracting parties we're presen
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Straw Hats at yonr own price at
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18

On Saturday night a raid was
made by Detective Gus Cordes on
the Saratoga and Long Branch, the
we'll known Waikiki bathing resorts,
John Ashworth and James Sher-
wood, the respective owners OF the
resorts, we're arrested on charge OF
selling liquor without license.
They we're released on their own
reeognizsnces, and their cases we're
set for Wednesday in the District
Court.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18

Ladies Chemises 3 for 81, Ladies
Skirts for SO cents at n. S. Sachs.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18

LOYAL AND GENERAL NEWS.
The Zealaudia brought the new
postage stamps.
The Miowera should be along in
the course OF the day.
The Candiue arrival yesterday
with 1924 bags OF sugar.
The w. G. Hall brought 62Sl bags
sugar, and 26 bags Of coffee
yesterday.
The James Makee brought 1850
bags NJ. S. Co.'s sugar for Brewer &
Co. yesterday.
Capt. H. ii. omythe of the Iva
lani is receiving the careful attention
of Dr., Murray.
Jack" Atkinson has been made
base ball manager for the Ann
Harbor team.
The Literary Circle Of the Kilo-
hama Art League meets this evening
at 8 O'clock.
Minister Cooper hes granted
Willie Gregg permission TO return
to Honolulu on brief visit.
Hoshino, the Japanese jewelry
smug Ter, is reported to be
dangerously i'll in Oahu Jail.
Prince Cupid entertained q
member OF friends at the Lei LAM
boat house on Saturday evening
The sale of the Pratt lots at Wal
kiki was started this morning aud
good prizes were realized. Mrs. Vida
bought beach lot for $4,000 aud
Mr.. w. Wolters one lot for $2l00
w. w. Dimond has again some
important information to impart 10
the public in another column.
His communications are always
interesting.
Read what the Hawaiian Hard
ware Co, has to say IN their "T,mely
Topics" column to-day. 1t will be
found to be Of especial interest to
housekeepers.
Among the passengers by the
Z4alaudia for this port were w. n.
Armstrong. @. III. Athefton aud
family, g. p. Castle, Frank l.. Unger
aud member OF retueniug families.
The Zsalandia arrived about III
O'Clock on Saturday night and sailed
at 6 O'Clock yesterday evening. She
was nearly 81 dsys from San Fran
cisco. Her dynamo broke down and
she had to take one from here.
Berger has prepared an excellent
program for to-nights full moon
concert at Emma Square Mr.,
William j. Cuelho's Hawaiian Glee
Club will aid in the enjoy enL OF
the evening by their charming ngs,
The Pac fc Cub have presented
to Fred Yates, the artist, an en-.
crossed vote of thanks signed by Ga
members of the Club for the life
like portrait OF DIR. McKibbin pre-.
sented by him to the Club. The
engrossing is the handiwork Of
VIggo Jacobsen,
There was very pleasant celebra
ton at the Japanese Consulate OF
Saturday in compliments to Consu
General Shimamura. IL was attend
ed by very large number Of til,
leading japanese who enjoyed tn,
beautiful decorations and tn,
bounliful repast.
A very pleasant dinner was givel
at Sans Souci on Saturday evening
by Fred Harrison to George Greig
King OF Fanning's Island, and som,
of his relatives and personal friends
The evening passed away merrill.
with toast aud song aud friend,
greetings until the hour arrived t
depart for Robert Wilcox's luau a
Moanalua.
On Saturday night raid wa
made by Detective Gus Cordes oil
the. Saratoga and Long Branch, tn
we'll known Waikiki bathing resorts
John Ashworth and James Sher
wood, the respective owners OF tn
resorts, we're arrest ed on charge O
selling liquor without a license
MI. .noso .olo,eaJ an THAR ON,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18

Ladies Black Cotton Hose Fas
Black 50 25 per doz-n pairs a
Kerr's.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18

To find beer to suit all tastes
Was not an easy battle,
But the Louvre won when it obtain.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18

The Summer sea is ever shining,
And when it drops tear,
'Tis for the lack OF sense OF those
Who don't drink Anchors beer
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-18

Straw Hats at yonr own price at
Karr's.
Lace Curtains from 81 to $40 per
pair at Kerr's.
Sheeting, Bedspreads and Blsn-
kets in all qualities at Kerr's.
Plain Colored, Sateens all the
good shades, 15c. per yard at Kerr's.
Ladies Chemises 3 for 81, Ladies
Skirts for so cents at N. S. Sachs. :.
Ladies' Black Cotton Hose Fast
Black 50 25 per dom pairs at
Kerr's.
Scotch Ginghams in stripes, checks
and plain colors, l5c. per yard at
Kerr's,
Ladies' Muslin Underwear at bar
gain prices at N. S. Sachs, $40 Fort
street.
Don't worry aud make under wear
when you can buy it so cheap, all
ready made at n s. Sachs.
Dmities aud French Muslins
Plain and Dotted Swiss in all quail
ties at Kerr's.
Ladies Night Gowns we'll made
only so cents, Ladies Night Gowns
embroidery Yoke, trimmed. Gloves
for ST. at N. S Sachs.
The Summer sea is ever shining,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-31

fULL1s
number Of native proas partially hidden up
q creek, and there were signs Of q Malay
village back of the fringe Of palms.
"We may not be disturbed" he said
finally, "and hope we shall have no occa-
sion to fire shot, but my duty Is to pre-
paro for the worst. You understand what
these fellows are. If we should be attack
cd and overcome, they know nothing Of
mercy. To hide the evidences of their
crime every man will be murdered, and
when the ship has been looted it is easy to
scuttlc her."
Iquitc agreed with Captain Towle and
was ready to do my share toward defending
the ship should our worst fears be realized.
THANK God we have the moon," he
said as We turned away from the rail.
Arms were secured and the men given
Instructions. Fortunately our crew, while
small in point Of numbers, was composed
OF good material, and, knowing that life
was at stake, every man would fight with
desperation.
1 had been reading IN old book pub
lishcd In England concerning the spice
region and how the English came to hold
Singapore. One incident was very fresh
In my mind. It had produced feeling of
admiration for the genius Of the Quaker
in whose brain the scheme originated, and
l determined to take advantage of the op-
portunity to test its efficacy.
The captain heard my plan with awak.
ching interest, and at its conclusion en-
braced me.
my dear fellow, it Is simply immense
We all wear shoes. These pirates are bare
footed and half naked. In the hold are
some cases Of empty bottles going out to
10 filed with Dutch rum. I'll have them
brought on deck and set the men to work
with hammers"
His enthusiasm was Astounding, but I
begged him to go slow. The broken glass,
remnants Of two gross Of empty bottles
| shivercd into slivers under the sturdy
pounding strokes Of several hammers, need
not DO scattered about the deck until we
had positive evidence that we were about
to be boarded by the ferocious Malays.
Tho full moon wheeled up in an azure
ton of the ship would under ordinary cir.
cumstnnces have lulled US to slumber
But sleep had been cffectually banished
from our eyes by tho presence of the shadow
that overhung our vessel.
So We waited, and the minutes crept b.
with leaden wings.
1t must have been close on midnigh.
when the captain gave me q sudden nudge
md almost dercely whispered:
| There they come, sir. J"
| looked and saw that IL was true
In the misty moonlight could eco q
dozen Malay proas, each manned by q
score Of rowers, moving swiftly over ths
| water of the straits end heading toward
the Jane Eyre.
The shiycred glass was hastily scattered
| over the deck of the vessel, most Of it for
ward, as these straits pirates generally
board over the bows This done, We pre-
pared to fight for our lives. A small can
non, used for saluting purposes, had beeY
loaded and was trained to cover the deck.
On came the proas with their long on
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-31
THE RATTLE RxGED FURIoUsLY.

THE BATTLE RACED FURIoUsLY.
such q legion of desperate devils. All we
could expect to do was to die fighting, and
every true Yankee had made up his mind
to that.
Just then felt puff Of air strike my
check, and the captain cried out:
Look ut the water! See the ripple!
Thank God, my boys, we are moving!
The breeze has saved usP'
It was true.
Our sails had remained Get waiting for
this same night breeze. Stronger 1t blew,
and hope swelled within our hearts even
as the canvas did in the zephyr.
At first we held our own, even while the
pirates worked desperately at their oars,
and even set their small sails. Then We
gained. The breeze had cOme TO stay, to
watt us on our way to old Singapore, and
fortune had cheated the pirates Of the Ma
lacca straits once mere out Of their VIC
tins.
They shouted themselves hoarse, and
kept up the pursuit as long as they could
see Us In the bright moonlight. But j:
was useless. Two days later, upon reach
ing Singapore, some of the shivered glass
was still upon our decks to remind US q
our remarkable adventure.
ST. GkoIGE RAIHDoRER