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with the two officers beside him in this in
vitation by a slight inclination of the head.
The three men accepted. but there was a
little stiffening in the attitude of each, for
Hollywood hau friends here who were re-
solved, if only for the honor of the frontier
corps, to see their late comrade through the
coming trouble
Before the wine filed the glasses Adolf
was already deep in the story of Unziar's
shooting match with Abenfeldt.
ALLOW me the honor of drinking with
you, monsieur. said Colendorp to Rally
wood. 1T was in truth a notable perform
ance; we have never had even in the guard
surer shot than Unfair he added, allud-
ing to the anecdOte.
Hollywood had just time to make I'D his
mind and determine upon his course of &C
ton.
clashed upon the floor, when the men set
their heels upon them. Then Hollywood
turned to Unfair:
Il compliment you, Lieutenant UnZiar"
he said. Il already knew that you were
a swordsman not easily to be matched
snice, in fact, the little affair at Affau,
when had the pleasure of acting as your
second. But the pistol Is, L venture to say,
another matter"
Unzier set his shoulders back with an in
describable suggestion of scornful defiance.
May L ask you to state precisely what
you mean, monsieur" he answered.
Il mean that, although man may shoot
any number of swallows Of a morning be-
fore breakfast, it does not follow that he
can hit man at, say, twenty PAGES" Raj
(, lywood spoke deliberately.
The whole group of men listened in
silence. Then Unziar leant toward Rally
wood with smile.
we can't but try, Captain Hollywood"
he said gently.
Although every one in their immediate
neighborhood was listening, from the other
side of the hall they looked, no doubt, like
group of tall men engaged in the ordinary
conversation and common amenities of So
ciety. the only noticeable difference being
that unfair was little more deprecating
and lowvoiced than usual. Elmur stand
ing near by, filled his glass and drank with
a silent nod at Unfair.
Il shall be delighted to assist you in set
| ting the question:" returned Hollywood;
then, consulting his card, he added, II find
l have an engagement for the last dance
some twenty minutes hence. May recon-
mend the interval to your considerations
| The two frontier men stepped forward
! simultaneously to offer their services to
Hollywood. He thanked them and was
about to accept when Capt. Adiron inter-
posed.
| IF either of these gentlemen will resign
| In my favor shall feel 1t obligation as
wood as one of his seconds
Courtesy demanded that Rallywood and
| his friends should fall in with this pro-
| posal, and Hollywood, replying to Adiron,
added:
You have heard exactly what passed be-
| tween Lieutenant Unfair and myself and
| l am sure / cannot do better than leave
| the matter in your hands In conjunction
| with my friend, Colonel Jenard."
| Colendopr and Adolf, as representing I'm
!, ziar. accompanied RaIlywood's seconds to
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ing the river has been glazed in, but in the
interval of waiting Hollywood could hear
the water FLASHING and sobbing against the
foundations of the old walls. and the wild
sound of the tsa sweeping down from the
snowy frontier above kofn ford, as 1t wall
ed and howled drearily along the dark
water. He almost started when Adiron
approaching him, said:
You have won the first shot Cant Ra1
lywood'
Then l am afraid 1 must beg Of YOU to
DO me the great favor of rearranging the
affair replied Hollywood: "for If I should
be unfortunate enough to kill Lieut. I'm
ziar, or even to disable him, the question
at issue between us must remain undecided
Tor at the best an indefinite time, and pos
slbly for ever. If you recollect the mat
ter over which he was pleased to differ
with me was my expressed opinion that
though good shot may bring down swal-
lows to perfection, he might miss a man at
moderate distance"
You have won the toss" demonstrated
Adiron.
Yes, unluckily. But 1 feel sure that
Lieut. Unfair will be kind enough not to
hold me to that. since it is evident that the
first shot should be his
Adiron grinned. 1t was his way of show
ing many mixed emotions.
Il like your way of conducting DISPUTE
Capt RallywoQd," he said, but as your
second 1 must, warn you that 1t is the
worst luck in the world to refuse luck. You
have won the toss. In declining to profit
Hollywood Shrugged his shoulders
smiling "
las for thatM might be decided on a
different basis later on" urged Adiron
For the second time that night Ral,v
wood looked at his watch.
Il have an engagement in seven min
utes." he said. II shall be glad if you win
convey my meaning ITO Lieut.. Unfair"
LAS you wish.' said Adron; but In case
Of accident I should wish to take the on
portunity of saying to you now, that in the
whole range Of my experience 1 have never
derived more pleasure from the attitude of
principal than I have on this accession
from yours"
Adiron concluded with a bow and re-
crossed to the other seconds Since the
Englishman was determined to go to his
grave in so excellent and gallant a fashion
by heaven. 1t was Victor St. Just Adiron
who would escort him to It's brink with all
the honors of a fine and hereditary cour-
tesy! He was man quite capable of los
ing himself in a cause; therefore, as he
a partisan of Rallywood's resolved that
his man should have his will in spite of ali
or any opposition.
"My principal" he began. "has Just
pointed out that this meeting is rather of
the nature of the justification of an opinion
than quarrel in the ordinary sense:"
then. repeating Rallywoods contention, he
added: You will see that it remains for
Lieut.. Unfair to prove himself in the
right"
Colendorp threw out bitter oath, Adolf
objected softly and Jenard stood silent and
In dismay. What could Hollywood mean by
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Out in San Francisco.

San Francisco is right behind New Or
leans In respect to the amount of hard
liquor its men put away. No hour of the
day is too good for the San Francisco man
to take a horn when he wants 1t, and he
doesn't abide by airy drinking rules. The
San Francisco drinkers do a good deal
more mixing than is good for them, and
this Is no doubt the reason why it is so
common a thing to see well-groomed men
'tanked up beyond all reason on the streets
of San Francisco lot of imported spark
ling wines are consumed by San Francisco
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white blaze of anger on his pale face, and
the wine in his hand trembled. Adolf sud
denly stretched across to take up a de-
canter, and catching the glass with the
sdge Of his heavy epaulet, knocked It from
UnZiar's fingers.
I'VE are losing sight of the main ques-
tion," he said. May I suggest, SIR" to
Colendorp, who happened to be the captain
of his own squadron. that it is unusual to
be obliged to act so carefully as we have
bean advised to do in this case?'
Colendorp's dark face grew darker, but
the honor of the guard OVERRIDE all per-
sonal considerations.
Il have bean hssty, Unfair" he said, in a
stified voice, after slight pause.
Unfair bowed and continued as If the in
terlude with it's covert illusions had not
taken place.
1T has been difficult to get at Hollywood
this evening. Yet let us see how he shoots
before We conclude that he has any rooted
objection to handling pistol. I agree with
Capt Colendorp, that the affair should be
brought off tonight. 1 will go and find the
Engishman."
He had already walked toward the broad
arched doorway, when among the palms
and the hangings which shrouded 1t two
men appeared. One was Counsellor, in his
blazing red uniform, beside him Rally
woods tall figure, clad in soft brown tones
of velveteen, looked almost black.
Benlnd them again appeared other faces.
Hollywood took in the meaning of the
situation at a glance. Without any per-
ceptible pause, he held out his hand to
Counsellor.
We'll goodbye, major, since you are 60
ing. l will turn up tomorrow as early as l
can" he said.
Counsellor understood also. In his posi-
ton 1T was impossible to do anything for
Hollywood. AS an agent secretly accredft-
ed by the court of st. James, he must hold
aloof and neutral in all personal quarrels.
He appreciated tie tact with which Rally
wood dismissed him from scene which
promised to be distinctly awkward but his
hand itched to shoot down the flower of
the guard of Maasau for the insolence that
dared to doubt the Worthiness of an En-
gishman of birth to hold a place among
them.
Goodbye, RallywOod," he said gruffly,
and turned on his heel to find himself face
to face with Baron Won Elmur and one or
two officers of the frontier cavalry.
There is about to be a storm, major
observed Elmur, passing Counsellor with a
cool nod
80 1T seems. A storm in a teacupI" re-
torted the major der.sively
Meanwhile Hollywood, with the men of
the cavalry, his old brother officers, behind
him. advanced to meet Unfair.
I'VE of the guard are hoping to break
glasses with you gentlemen of the cavalry
before the night is over began Unfair, al
luding to a fashion among the military
contingent in Nassau of taking wine to-
gether and breaking the glasses afterward
as a sign of unalterable good feeling and
mutual loyalty. Unfair included Hollywood
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CHAPTER vi.
The ClOisfer of ST. Anthem,

The night was drawing to a close. The
long supper room was almost deserted.
Among the lingerers were a few officers
in the uniform Of the guard, who stood
talking together in one corner.
THE fellow has given you no chance"
Adolf was saying, gloomily.
Have him in here! Kick him in mere, il
necessary said Colendorp.
81 don't think you will find him reluct-
ant" drawled Unfair. Il have spoken with
HIM already this evening, and I-ah-rather
liked what he said
Then why haven't you arranger 1t? To-
morrow he joins-and he must nevsr be
permitted to join the guard. We might have
asked Abenfeldt to remove him, but the
guard has, up to the present day, bean able
10 set its own house in order" added Colen-
dorp, with sour glance at Unfair. HAS
his excelleney the chancellor thrown cut
too powerful hint about the fellow?-I
saw mad moiselle dancing with nim this
EVENING" mean a hint too powerful to be
disregarded by those who wish to retain the
good opinion of NJ. Selpdorfr'
Unziar scowled
Il permit no one-not one of my own regi-
ment-to insult ms," he re5oined, with q
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A MODERN MERCENARY.

BATTERED myself that you said something
else just now
Yes, a friend: but I made a mstake-I
nave none-no, not one true friendr' the
husband
Hollywood almost lifted her clear of
some crowding couples, and then gently
released her. In vague way he felt the
force OF her appealing beauty as he had
felt 1t internationally for some months past
1t touched him for the moment, but he was
apt to forget both 1t and the very exist
ence of the woman herself directly he
parted from her
Count Sagan is colonel-in-chief of the
guard?'' he asked, and the question SEEM
ed to fit in with her train of thought.
She made no immediate response, but
with light touch on his arm led him to a
fower-banked apartment, about which a
few couples were scattered in various con-
venient hooks She sank upon a seques-
tered settee, and made room for him be-
side her
Yes, he is colonel-in-chief of the guard,
because they think him too old to act any
longer as its real commandant. He was
the first soldier in Nassau, and the most
uncqualed sportsman. He was all these
things, and l am proud Of them. But look
al met
She rose languidy and stood before him.
Rallywood saw a slight woman, tall and
cxquisitely fair, who carried her small head
with its cleaning corOnet royalty. Her
skin and her soft flushed cheeks had the
pure eFdneSCent qualty or a child'S COM
plexion. Moreover, her chief charm was
perhaps her air of childlike innocence.
Isolde of Sagan had seldom looked more
lovely; she was honestly touched by self
pity, and was posing as the proud yet dis
llusioned wife of a man hopelessly older
than herself. and for the time being she
believed earnestly in that view of her lot.
"All these things have BEEN, she added
softly, her eyes filling with tears. but L
am. Can l ever be satisfied with what only
was?' Rallywood's face altered. Like any
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make the necessary arrangements. Mean
while Hollywood strolled back to the gal
lery above thehballifoom and looked down
at the dancers He could not see Valerie,
but he remembered Selpdorf and his in
functions to avoid quarrel, and smiled
as he thoughtAoverY the words, since the
chancellor must have been perfectly aware
that he had pushed an unwelcome foreign
er into position that could only be held
by force of arms, even in the case of a
Maasaun candidate Of noble blood. At that
moment he saw his own position clearly.
He knew himself to be an unconsidered unit
In the big game of diplomacy that was be-
ing played over5his head and he remember
ed that the day of human sacrifices is not
yet, as many suppose quite thing OF the
past. The gods are changed or called by
other names, and the high priest no longer
dips his hands in the actual blood of the
VICTIM but the whole deadly drama goes on
repeating itself as it always must while
the gene rations of men have their being
under various notifications of the primeval
system of the strong hand. That his life
might be deliberately requisitioned by Selp-
dorf to forward some secret policy of his
own was by no means an impossible sup
position. Hollywood glanced at the clock.
In another quarter of hour he must
either be dancing with Valerie Selpdorf or
lying dead in the famous closter of st. An
thony which overlooked the river, and
where MANY another man had died under
much the same circumstances.
Hollywood laughed again and turned on
his heel. At that period 1t did not seem
to matter greatly which way 1t ended, but
he was going to carry the undertaking
through with what credit his wits afforded
him.
In the meantime the cloister of st. An
thony had been Lit up from end to end
with a brilliant light, and while the other
two seconds went to fetch their respective
principals to the spot Adiron and Adolf ex-
changed word or two they waited.
The Englishman took it very well,'' re-
marked Adiron.
"Devilish WELL" lisped little Adolf; .'he
made rather a favor of it, just to satisfy
Unfair, you know! He's too sure of him
self, this Hollywood. If he kills Unfair,
which is unlikely, l shall have to finish the
affair myself!' With frowning import
ance that sent Adiron into one of his ready
roars of laughter
The cloister was still echoing with the
sound when Rallywood accompanied by
Jenard, arrived from the other side Of the
palace, where the state rooms were stu
ated On the way Jenard explained to Raj
lywood that the procedure decided upon as
being best suited to the requirements of
the case was simply alternate shots at
twenty PAGES.
Hollywood and Unfair being placed, one
of the men sent coin spinning up into the
air. Then followed long minute of 81
lence.
st. Anthonys cloister looks inward
toward a quadrangle; the outer side border
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Synopsis of Preceding Chapters.

Naa<au Is n lt,Ie du,hy in Europe which
has lLr< far maintained its independence
because q The je1lausiCs Of the large coun-
tries International affciTs are now. how
ever, al a critical stage. rud the little state
seems about 30 p, swallowed up. Germany
is represented at RHyoude, the capital, by
one Of her ShrrTdest statesmen, Barren Won
ElHlur Eu@Iaud's influence Is felt I" be
great and the presence Of Major Counsellor
means much II was through Counsellor
that John Hollywood. fellow countryman,
had served seven years in the Nassau from
tier cavalry. I;lliywood is about To resign
his commission when Seirdorf. the chancel-
IDr and --uIln e the hour sends for him
and makes him a gentleman Of the guard.
During ;he visit to the palace Raiywood
meets v.u EImur and Valerie Ssigdorf. the
c:..f,-II HIS daughter. The gentlemen Of
the guard object TO the appointment of
Rally wood, and UEzia. one Of the leaders
and "a sutton for NsI-ries hand. plans TO
XIII tie stranger Al The palace hail Rally
wood meets Valerie, ho kr"ws his danger.
81. Promises him the last dance. which
viii rot take place until after the affair
involving ,he honor Of The guard has been
settled
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1t Made a Difference,

From Leslie's Weekly.
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Ruined the Pen.

From the Chicago Tribune.
Il wonder what is the matter with my
pen. The point is rough, and punches
through the paper
Il know, mamma. 1 used il little while
ago to write my German exercise"
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He Has No Tact.

FROM Life
Mr. Dinkey has no tact at ALL" said
Miss Gildersleeve to Miss Frocks.
Hasn't hep"
mo; he won't even pretend that he I'M
derstands golf.'
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II you want work read the want columns
Of The Star.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21
ELIZABETH CITY.
Mays Head Resort to Be I'M
proved.
'Ew" Marriages mt south Mills Fer
sonni Montion-Dcnth or Mrs ID. w.
Pearson Truckers Supplying
Elmo Strawberries.
Especial to virginian- Pilot.)

Elizabeth City. N. c., May 20.-Mr.
c. w. Grlce and DR.. ]. b. Grisgs will
so down TO Mays Head Tuesday with
Il force OF hands to put the pier and
hotel in order for the season now near
at hand. They will rebuild tho pier
and light 1t up with new automatic
light. and make several chungcs nbout
The hotel. They are going TO prepare
Tor the accommodation of large
number of guests and have every rca-
son 10 believe that this will be one of
the best seasons in the history of this
popular summer resort
Several of our young men will leave
Monday TO attend the Peace Jubilee in
Washington City Among those who
nave already decided to go are Mr.. l..
II. Old. j. N. Whtehurst. w. T. Old,
Z. w. Holland and w. n. Old.
Our neighboring village. South Mills.
was The scene of two marriages this
week. as follows: Nr. Henry Will
liams and Miss Mary Daily, and Mr..
j. ~ Whitehurst and Miss Kate spence.
Inc young friends OF Miss Ida J.
flora were made glad yesterday by her
return home. She has been in Raleigh
School
MISS Alice Wallace. of Gilmerton. Va,
came to-day on n visit to her aunt, Mrs.
T.. a. Shepherd. on Poindextcr street.
Mrs j. II. Gard and children left
yesterday to spend some days with her
mother and friends in TyrclI county.
Mrs -. w. Pearson died very un-
cxpecteuly yesterday. The funeral SER
wees VIII be conducted by DIR. w. S.
fcnlck from the home. on Riverside
avenue. Tomorrow. Mrs. Pearson was
about 40 years old ana leaves Il hus-
band. one brother and two sisters ia
mourn her departure
The United States buoy and light
mouse tender Jessamine came into port
yesterday.
our truckers are supplying the mar
Net win the finest strawberries this
season we have ever had. They soil nc
berries as large as peaches for cents
per quart. but do not furnish the sugar
and cream
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21
1T TX NEW BERN.
(Raleigh Post.)


The following not only explains IT.
eeif' put is very gratifying. 1t settles by
law long disputed point. and we be-
lave correctly. We are indebted to our
old friend. Colonel Oliver, for the let
yer. neatly and officially sealed with the
seal of the city:
The following act was PASSED nv
the General Assembly of North Caro-.
Nna:
IAN Act to Amend the Charter of the
City of New Bern.
The General Assembly of North Car
olina do enact
Section l. That the corporation here
1otore existing as the City OF Newbern
shall hereafter be known and design
ted as the City of New Bern.
Section .. That all laws In conflict
with above are hereby repealed.
Il prepared the above bill and sent
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DuRll VI.
(Speclal 70 NirGinian-Pilnt.1

Especial to Virsinian-Pilot>
Durham, n. c.. May 20-The West
Durham Baptist Church has for the
past two weeks enjoyed one of the
creates. revival meetings in the history
OF Durham. There have been ona
hundred and fourteen professions. the
majority of whom are grown people.
Iss+eatf-stss4 fs4.e5t-a;;.-a4
the faptist Church at HEREFORD n.
g.. who has been conducting the meet
ms. !ett for his home on the lao train
iaA' hisht. Ills able and earnest
preaching and his stay in this civ viii
be long remembered.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21
CHANGE OF CLIMATE
WON'T CURE CONSUMPTION
The SlOCum System is Needed.
A Curative Medicinal Treatment Founded on Modern
Scientific Truths is More Potent
- Than Air Alone. .s.-4
FREE TREATMENT FOR LUNG WEAKNESS.

IF those Of our readers who reside in
the most highly favored sections of this
country, where the climate is healthy
and invigorating, with a dry and tonic
atmosphere, will look about them. they
will see greater or less number of their
friends and neighbors dying of con
sumption, while many others have
already been carried off by that dread
These deaths have occurred from time
to time amid tho refreshing prairie
breezes of summer; in the fair and mel
low days of autumn. and also in the dry
and sunny seasons of southern winter.
EiSuch deaths amid such favorable sur
roundings afford positive and convinc-
ing proof that climate alone will not
cure consumption; that neither pine
laden breezes nor bracing mountain air
will restore weak lungs or build up a
constitution that Is being undermined
and broken down by the insidious germs
of fatal disease.
But. on the other hand, many thou
sands OF testimonials from grateful peo-
pie oil over this country, who have been
cured by the DIR. Slocum System of
Treatment, and are today in the enjoy-
mcnt of perfectly restored health and
oliCuStH, uHOIQ tho most convincing
evidence that this treatment, aided bv
favorable climatic conditions and sur
roundings, IS positive euro for Con-
sumption and all other chronic diseases
OF the Throat, Chest and Lungs.
Therefore. those who go to the noun
tains. the seashore or to southern eli
mates, as we'll as those who already
reside in such favored localities, should
not fail to take the DR.. Slocum System
of Treatment if they wish to derive the
full benefits of favorable climatic condi-
tons and scientific medication.
The DR.. Slocum System Of Treatment
consisting of Four Preparations) Is both
medicine and food. The medicines used
in it allay the cough and lung irritation,
heal the soreness and subdue the pains
in the throat. overcome shortness of
breath, improve the appetite and diges-
ton. and bring comfort, rest and re-
freshing sleep. while it's food properties
are building up the constitution, enrich
ing the blood and infusing the sufferer
with new life and vigor.
No single remedy will accomplish all
this. but the Four Remedies embodied
in the DR.. Slocum System of Treatment
will. More than quarter of century
has been devoted to perfecting this
System of Treatment: every indication.
every symptom in Consumption and
other diseases of the Throat and Lungs,
has been carefully studied in the devel-
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EDENTNN.
Especial to NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Especial to VirglnIan- Pilot.)
Edenton. N. c., May 20.-Baker, the
photographer. has recently received a
new set of instruments, material, &C.,
and is turning out some nice work.
Next Wednesday. at o'clock D. M,
the Jr. Q. U. A. NJ. of our town will
present the public school with a large
nag and a nice Bible. Rev. c. ~.
Thomas. OF Fayetteville. n. c., will be
present and deliver an address at that
time. and at $50 o'clock he will lee
ture at the Opera House under the au-
spices OF the order
1t Is likely that Mr.. C. II. Horton, OF
Elizabeth City. who for several years
edited the Courier at Hartford, will cs-
tabl sh paper here In Il short time
Mi. Theo. Ralph. an architect of our
town. has sent in his bid for the erec-
tion OF the fish hatchery building which
is TO be erected over at Pembroke nv
the Government. We hope that he will
be successful in the undertaking.