Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-09
THE SATURDAY STAR.
An Importnnt Announcement of n
New Serial story.

Anna Katharine Green's great detective
story, Agatha Webb which has been fol-
lowed with such close attention by thou
sands of readers, will reach conclusion
in The Saturday Star this week. Following
close upon this The Star will print next Sat
urday the first installmcnt of a new serial
by f. & II. Heron, entitled "A Modern
Merccnary" Curicusly enough, the collab-
orators bear the unusual relation Of mother
and son. z. &. II. Heron is the nom de
plume for K & Hesketh Pritchard. They
have air lady published several powerful
short stories and serials but "A Modern
Mercenary'' is their best and latest novel.
The players of this game with a king,
the prize of which is the winning of
kingdom. are Count Sagan. gruff. I'M
scrupulous, reckless giant. the commander
of the guards of Nassau. He plays as
tool in the hands Of Selpdorf, chancellor to
the king, the man of the hour And be-
hind these two, old Major Counsellor, rep
sesenting England, the shrewdost diplomat
of Europe and Baron Won Elmer of Ger
many play the intricate keys of diplomacy.
The King of Nassau, who is weak, worn
out and suspicious, is mere puppet in the
hands of these master players The pawns
of the game are John RaIlywood. the mod
crn mercenary, a straight-back, fearless
young Englishman, who fights duel as
cheerfuly as he makes love to nobleman's
daughter Valera, the heroine, and the
Countess Sagan. who loves the hero and
appears as Valeria's bitter rival All this
takes place in the independent state of
Nassau, which is so small that it is hardly
noticeable even on the largest-sized map of
Europe.
Among the special features Of interest in
The Saturday Star the following deserve
particular mention:
ALONG THE AMAZON Qlustrated)
Frank Carpenter describes a trip he made
on an ocean steamer up the greatest
valley in the world.
IN THREE DECADES Gllustrated).
R. Hoe the famous manufacturer of
printing presses. has written a most
readable account of the advances made
in the art preservative" since 1871
LOT 104' Qllustrated).
A very odd tale of am English auction and
an acrobat. told in a charming manner
by Bernard f. j. Capes, the well-knOwn
English writer.
HAS MANY MILLIONS QIlustratcdD.
Dean Hoffman, the head of the Union The
illogical Seminary in New York, is prob
ably the richest minister in the world.
LATE PARIS STYLES Qllustrated).
Beautiful ribbons and laces; chiffon and
tullc are much used smart gowns for
summer.
AGATHA WEBB Ullustrated).
The final installment of Anna Katharine
Green's fascinating story of crime and
mystery.
AN EXTRAVAGANT ERA Ollustrated).
The Stars New York correspondent says
it takes money to dress we'll these days;
lace gowns and trimmed fiounces are all
the rage.
HOW BASE BALL BEGAN.
This is an article that will appeal strongly
to every lover Of the national game for
it is full of interesting history.
AS PLAYED IN PARIS.
Sterling Heilig writes a most interesting
account If the game of poker that is
popular with the French people, and
says that it has many weird features and
rules.
TO HEAR THE MUSIC.
A clever word picture of the crowds that
gather every Saturday afternoon in the
White House grounds when the Marine
Band plays.
EUROPEAN MATTERS.
A letter from The Stars special London
correspondent discussing the probable
outcome of the peace conference and
other subjects of interest
Kee Mar Resort.
The Kee Mar summer resort near Hagers-
town. Nd, will be opened the 18th instant
The management will be new and the ac-
commodations first-class in every respect
Information will be given by Miss X emf