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old gentleman took the first oppor-
tunity. as soon as the doctors back
was turned, of sitting up late to write
a Latin ode. and then afterward re-
ceived a high church dignity in audi
ence. DIR. Lapponi is evidently not
made OF the same metal as S%chwening-
err, who was Blsmarck's doctor.
~Schweninger realized OH the day OF his
appointment that he had got q very
unruly charge. His services were call
ed into reGuisltion, and after an ex-
animation he forbade his patient 10
partake OF a very favorite dish. All
the same, Bismarck had the forbidden
fruit brought to him, and was doubly
enjoying 1t when DR.. Schweninger en-
tered the room, took hold Of the dish
and hurled 1t out OF the window. The
man OF blood and iron gasped-and
then discrectly surrendered. He had
met his match.
Dir. Gladstone had many doctors.
and, except the last, outlived them all.
The most famous was Sir Andrew
Clark, who was held In high esti-
nation by the @. o. NJ. But he had
more than a handful In the statesman.
On one occasion Mr.. Gladstone prom
ised to speak only a half hour, and
the doctor sat by, watch in hand, to
time. When the half hour was up the
G. o. M. threw away the last Of his
notes, and Sir Andrew replaced his
watch with a satisfied air. But Mr..
Gladstone was so absorbed that he
went on for thirty minutes longer be-
fore stopping.
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The recent shipment over the Cana
dia Pacific OF many heavy guns and
much war material to the new naval
station at Esauimsult indicates the
intention OF the British government
to erect, at the gateway OF British
Columbia, a Pacific Gibraltar, which
will render the British possessions In
this quarter OF the world absolutely
secure against aggression by any other
nation.
The policy Of Great Britain ever
since II became a naval power has
been to seize strategic points and forti-
fy them so strongly as to render them
invulnerable, and thus. by their pos
session, control immense stretches OF
sea n large land territories which
could not be held In any other way
a v by a great outlay. This policy
Is illustrated In the Mediterranean, for
instance. by a simple statement. At
the western extremity OF this great
inland ocean England holds Gibraltar,
which has long borne the reputation
OF being the strongest fortress In the
world. In the center there is Malta.
which is scarcely inferior to Gibraltar
In the effectiveness of it's fortifca-
tions. At the eastern extremity there
Is cyprus, which has not yet been full
ly fortified, but no doubt. in pursu-
ance of the British policy, will be dur
Ing the next few years. There are no
fortifications on the Suez canal, but
the majority of the company stock Is
owned by Great Britain. Egypt has
virtually become a British province.
and there is not the slightest doubt
that. should there be n prospect OF
serious trouble with any foreign ma
ton involving the Egyptian and east
ern interests Of Great Britain the ca
nal would be seized, and, IL necessary,
fortified and defended by English
guns. At present there Is no need OF
such action, for, although Suez and
Port Said are lot defended, England
holds at the southern extremity OF
the Red Sea the great fortress Of Alder
and the island Of Perrin. and could in
stantly close the Mediterranean and
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Getting Ready.

In consequence OF the delicate ma.
ture of Franco-English affairs the
dsSenses of such waterways as the
Firth of Forth. the Clyde. the Humber
and the Bristol Channel are under the
consideration OF the British war au-
thorities, and probably a statement
will shortly be made to parliament.
The scheme places strongly armed
forts at all the important points along
the coast and on the larger islands In
the channel, which last will be fur
Their protected by submarine mines
and powerful searchlights.
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Human Ever.

Mrs. William f. Curtis. the wife OF a
Chicago journalist, probably posses ,es
the most unique necklace In existence.
which was exhibited at the Chicago
worlds fair. The necklace Is COM
posed Of three rows Of human eyes in
a perfect state OF preservation, polish
ed and mounted In gold. The eyes
were procured from Peru, where the
dead are buried In a sitting posture.
and the hot, dry air acts more effec-
lively than any embalming fluid In pre-
serving them. A mummy can there
be obtained for about S., and the eyes
alone are much cheaper. Polished
and mounted as they are in this neck
lace, they make a very striking orna-
ment. Mrs. Curtis wore the necklace
once only. and It was much admired
until her friends were informed that
they were petrifed human eyes, and
not gems that were set In II, whev
the admiration turned to revulsion.
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CHAPTER XVII.

Until noon they continued their ex-
ertions not without success; they were
not three miles from the land, but as
the sun passed the meridian a change
took place; the breeze blew strong, the
swell of the sea rose rapidly, and the
raft was often so deeply immersed In
the waves as to alarm them for the
safety OF those upon her. Their way
was proportionately retarded, and by
8 o'clock they had not gained half a
mile from where they had been at
noon. The men. not having had re-
freshment of any kind during the la
Dor and excitement of sc many hours,
began to flag in their exertions. The
wish for water was expressed by all
from the child who appealed to its
mother to the seaman who strained at
the oar. Philip did all he could to
encourage the men. but finding them
selves so near to the land, and so
4vercome with fatigue. and that the
approached their haven, they muir
INJURED. and talked of the necessity of
casting loose the raft and looking out
for themselves. A feeling of self pre-
vailed. and they were muunous; !, but
Philip 'expostulated with them, and,
out OF respect for him, they continued
their exertions for another hour, when
a circumstance occurred which decided
the question. upon which they had re-
commenced a debate.
: The increased swell and the fresh
breeze had SO beat about and tossed
the raft that It was with difficulty, for
some time, that its occupants could
hold themselves on 1t. A loud shout,
mingled with screams, attracted the
attention of those In the boat, ard
Philip, looking back. perceived that the
lashings of the raft had yielded to the
force of the waves. and that II had
separated amidships. The scene was
agonizing; husbands were separated
from their wives and children-each
aoating away from each ~other-for the
part OF the raft which was still towed
bx the boats had already left the other
far astern. The women ROSE up and
screamed; some, more frantic. dashed
into the water between them. and at
tempted to gain the floating wreck
upon which their husbands stood, and
Ank before they could be assisted. But
the horror increased-one flashing
having given way. all the rest loon
followed; and, before the boats could
trtg and give assistance. the sea was
strewn with the spars which composed
the raft. with men. women and chill
drsh clinging to them. Loud were the
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E~SQUIMAULT HARBOR.

Red Seas to the commerce Of the
world by stopping navigation at Gil
braltar and Alden.
The policy which governs the Brit
ish government in the Mediterranean
and Red Seas has prevailed elsewhere
and any one who Is curious to observe
to what extent the British govern
ment controls maritime affairs by the
possession OF strategic points and is
lands can enlighten himself by CLAN
cling over a map Of the world, when he
will find that the earth is girded by
Lines Of British fortresses, which
have been established In the last CEN
fury and a half. Great Britain is thus
the policeman Of the ocean,, all seas
being patroled by ironclads displaying
the union jack.
Up to this time, however, the val
liable English dependencies which lie
along the North American coast OF
the Pacific have received comparative
ly little attention. Now 1t appears
that the British government has be-
come thoroughly aroused to the i'm
portance OF Its great Pacific colony
and means to establish at Esquimault
a naval station OF the first class, which
will be the rendezvous for the Pacific
fleet. Esquimault has been but re-
Gently selected as a suitable point and
consequently Its name is to most
readers rather unfamiliar. 1t Is sit
uated on a beautiful and commodious
haX thrQa miIAa IN thu uvAot - tkn
city of Victoria, on the island OF Van
couver. 1t is thus In an important
mi the fortress which will protect
the capital OF British Columbia from
foreign attack. II Is said that at first
the propriety Of establishing a station
at Victoria was suggested. but the
close proximity Of a fine bay and har-
Dor led to the selection Of Esqulmault
rather than OF the capital as the prop
er site. Esquimault will defend not
only the capital OF British Columbia,
but also. among others, the important
city OF Vancouver on the mainland
and the western terminus OF the Ca
madam Pacific railroad.
At present Esquimault is a station
In embryo. Extensive docks have
been built and Notifications begun.
but the town now consists for the
most part OF the houses OF employees
and workmen. The extent OF the gov
ernment's preparations, however, In
dlcates work OF the most extensive
character. and In the next two or three
years Esquimault will become the site
Of great workshops and %foundries,
where shipbu,lding will be carried on.
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STAIRCASE.
Brought to Philadelphia. but II Has
Since Been Lost.

Since Bcen Lost.
Where Is the poet Millions stair.
case?" asks the Philadelphia Record.
"This staircase was brought from Lon
don by Richard Rush and built into
his country home. named Sydenham,
which was located at what is now CO.
lumbia avenue and Sixteenth street. A
small street OF the same name, Syden-
ham, marks the place. Mr.. Rush was
United States minister to England
when Millions house was torn down to
make room for modern improvements.
Being an admirer Of the author OF
Paradise Lost Mr.. Rush bought the
old-time staircase and had 1t erected
In his home and inscribed with a sill
YER plate setting forth the dates and
facts. Upon the death OF Mr.. Rush his
estate was divided among his children
and the real estate O o came into the
market for building lots. S~ydenhain
house was torn down and the antique
Milton staircase doubtless fell to some
one OF the heirs. II would be inter-
esting to learn where this relic found
Its final shrine. Sydenham was q
quaint old place. Just opposite the
country seat of Judge Stroud. II has
a variety of odd rooms entered by in
visible doors. and much antique furni-
ture, massive silver and many old por.
traits"
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CRAFT OF COAL STEALING.
How the Railroads Are victimised b.,
Those In That Industry.

How the Railroads Are victimised b.,
Those I'm That Industry.
Coal stealing from railroads, COM
mon along the lines OF all %coal-carry-
ing roads. has been reduced to q sys-
TEN In Syracuse, the Post-Standard Of
that city says. The thieves work hard
and take many risks, not only Of de-
lection, but Of bodily injury. Their
methods would be called clever II en-
ployed in an honest business. The
heaviest thieving Is done by men with
sacks. who climb up between the cars
Of a slow-moving train with two or
more bush.l sacks concealed under
their clothing. As opportunity offers
they I'll n sack and throw 1t from the
train. to be picked up by accomplices.
Another trick is adopted by men who.
dressed like tramps, board trains as IL
with the intention of stealing a ride.
These men travel along from one car
to another. apparently seeking a COM
Portable place In which to lie down,
but In their progress they manage to
dislodge a large amount of coal, which
is subsequently picked up by the
women and children who are employed
In the Industry" Large quantities OF
coal are stolen by these and other
methods. the plumber being disposed of
to INSCRIPTIONS dealers, who subse-
quently rob the honest poor by dishon.
est measure.
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PHANTOM SHIP
OR
The Flying DUtchman.
~~-BYc CAPTAIN MRHYAr.
CHAPTER XvI.-oContinued.)

CHAPTER XVI.-(Continued.)
Philip made no reply; he felt a re-
spect even for Capt. Barentz' mis-
placed regard for the vessel. They
made but little way. for the swell was
rather against them, and the raft was
deep In the water. The day dawned,
and the appearance of the weather was
not favorable; 1t promised a return OF
the gale. Already a breeze rufled the
surface of the water. and the swell
appeared to Increase rather than 60
down. The sky was overcast, and the
horizon thick. Philip looked out for
the land. but could not perceive It. for
there was a haze on the horizon, so
that he could not see more than five
miles. He felt that to gain the shore
before the coming night was necessary
for the preservation Of so many indi-
viduals. of whom more than sixty were
women and children, who, without any
nourishment, were sitting on a frail
raft. immersed in the water. No land
In sight-a gale coming on, and In all
probability a heavy sea n dark
night. The chance was indeed desper-
ate, and Philip was miserable-most
miserable-wben he reflected that so
many innocent beings might, before
the next morning. be consigned to a
watery tomb-and why?-yes. there
was the feeling-that although Philip
could reason against, he never could
conquer: for his own life he cared
nothing; ever the idea OF his beloved
Anime was nothing In the balance Of
these moments. The only point which
sustained him was the knowledge that
he had his duty to perform, and, In
the full exercise of his duty, he re-
covered himself.
Land ahead?" was now cried out
by Krantz, who was in the headmost
boat. and the news was received with
a shout Of Joy from the raft and the
boats. The anticipation and the hope
the news gave was like mamma In the
wilderness: and the poor m on
the raft. drenched sometimes above
the waist by the swell Of the sea,
Sclasped the children In their arms still
closer and cried, my darling, you
shall be saved"
Philip stood upon the stern-sheets
to survey the land, and he had the
satisfaction of finding that 1t was not
five miles distant, and a ray OF hope
warmed his heart. The breeze now
had gradually increased and rippled
the water. The quarter from which
the wind came was neither favorable
nor adverse, being on the beam. Had
they had sails for the boat, 1t would
have been otherwise; but they had
been slowed away and could not be
procured. The sight Of land naturally
rejoiced them all, and the seamen In
the boat cheered and double-banked
the oars to increase their way, but the
towing of a large raft sunk under
water was no easy task. and they did
not, with all their exertions. advance
more than half a mile an hour.
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No Doubt About II.

Colonel. you swear positively that
your regiment never received a pound
of embalmed beef In Cuba. How is II
possible for you to be so absolutely
certain" Because my regiment new
err got farther than Tampa, SIR"
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RIotous Proceedings.

Superintendent-The necktie depart
ment will have to be moved further
away from the counting room. Man
ager - Why? Superintendent - The
spring styles make SO much noise that
the clerks can't work.
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Dog Adopts Pig.

Savannah News: Quite a curious
freak can be seen at the home OF A.
Proctor. at Summerfeld. who has a
dog that has adopted a motherless pig.
The mother wiz fight her own OF.
spring to nurse the pig.
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All About the Peach Cro,.

Atlanta Journal: There Is yet hope
that We may have another great peach
crop this year. Without an abundant
supply Of Georgia peaches, the leas-
ure of life is distinctly decreased for
millions OF the people of this .oun-
try.
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FAMOUS FOLK.

And tho Troubles They Give Their
Doctors.
The pope is becoming very disobe-
dent. Though DIR. Lapponi, the papal
physician, recently insisted that his
holiness was not to leave his bed, and
not to receive anyone, the energetic
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His

"You admit" said the Judge, severe
ly. that you married these two wom-
en9" II did" said the unabashed big
amist. "They are my better two
thirds"
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indifference of Turk to Els wife.
Rarely, indeed, is a wealthy Turk
seen at his wife's dinner table. He
usually dimes In a part Of the house
remote from that occupied by his con.
nubial partner or partners.
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Each man is a hero and an oracle
to somebody. Emerson.
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Krupp's Cannons.
Krupp, the great German gun man
ufacturer. has made 10000 cannon.
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GAME EXPECTED.
Holy Cross Will Punt
Against Tech-Field
Day Tomorrow.

| The Holy Cross foot ball squad was out
for noon practice on the upper terrace
yesterday and Coach Conner directed the
men in punting and returning punts dur
ing the entire intermission. He thinks
that the Holy Cross eleven will find lit
tie or no difficulty in holding the Wor-
cester Tech men for downs, Saturday,
and in that event, Capt. Kenney will be
called upon to kick quite frequently to
save the men as much as possible for
their encounter with Williams the follow
ing Wednesday. Despite the fact that the
moist grassy ground rendered the spher-
old soggy and elusive, the squad handled
the ball we'll on punts and kicked finely.
Monahan's work in this respect is fast
improving and Coach Conner expects to
develop him into a good kicking full back
before the schedule has been played The
infirmary yielded up three of its foot ball
patients for practice DISQUALIFICATION,
w. Sullivan and Baldwin; and their re-
turn will reinforce the team greatly The
recesses for the next two or three days
viii be devoted exclusively to signal
practice.
Preparations for the annual inter-class
association which is to be held at the
oval, tomorrow, are fast being perfected.
The general arrangement committee has
$ cured a goodly number of suitable
prizes, to award first and second men in
each event; and the customary banner
has been offered for the class scoring the
largest number OF points. A gold medal,
suitably engraved, will also be forthcom-
ing from friend of the college for the
athlete who scores the greatest number
of points. There is much more interest
than usual manifested this year and there
is large squad of athletes in daily
training, either in the college gymnas-
iun or on the campus.
The class trophy will be closely con-
tested for by the freshmen and seniors,
both of which classes have a long list OF
reputable, men entered; and the gold
tween Eddie OConnor, Jere Moynihan,
John F. Murphy, James f. Sullivan, John
E. Common and Charles F. Sweeney.
The officials of the game will be: Ref
cree, DR. M ? Higgins; judges at the
Laughlin, Thomas P, Conner; timers. P.
II. Hurley, j. d, Delaney, C. j Car
mody; clerk of the course. William ].
Fox; assistants, Andrew J. Brennan,
Brennan; field judges, Mr., Johnson, Mr..
Walter, M. Conner, Manchester, N H;
announcer, John F. OMalley; assistant,
Joseph A. Mulhearn; inspectors, Thomas
Farrell; marshal F. Murray Monahan;
ASST tants, Richard Lawrence, James L.
Could scorers, James A. Sullivan, James
F. Mitchell.
The first private elocution class for the
members of the senior class was held in
Fenwick hall yesterday afternoon. Rev.
Charles C. Jones. professor of oratory at
the college, prefaced his instructions by
the announcement that the Rt. Rev. M
j. Harkins. Providence, r. l., had placed
| which is to be awarded as prizes for ex-
| cellence in elocution. The speakers yes
| terady were John E. McT1gue, Great
harrington, Mass; r. Murray Monahan,
| city; Joseph A. Mulhearn, Wilkesbarre,
| Pa.
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MERCER MIXES MATTERS

Washington, Oct. 9.-Washington took
the first game today by outplaying Bal
timore. The second went to the visitors,
who hit Mcfarland hard. Errors by the
home team also assisted them materially.
In the second game Msrcer disputed a de-
cision by Umpire Manassau, and ended by
catching the umpire by his shirt and
shaking him. Mercer was fined and or
dered out of the game. He resumed his
position at this, and was again ordered
off the field. He ran after Manassau,
grabbed the umpire by the shirt and, after
a struggle, tore it in several places. The
umpire started off the field, followed by
Mercer, who was intercepted by a police
man. Mercer finally left the grounds, APP
parently by direction of the policeman.
Score of first game:
rh o.
Washington .........1 000031 2-S 16 0
Baltimore ............ 0 o 011202 0--6 IA 2
Batteries, Evans and Kittredge;, Howell
and Smith.
Second game:
baltimore .................- % IL 0
w washington ............... OO IL Z 4
Called on account of darkness. Bat
ries, Mcfarland, weighing and Powers;
KitSon and CriSham
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It defeated that eleven by a score Of L

1t defeated that eleven by a score Of u
to O..
The absence of Harrison, who is at
mis- home in Rutland, VT, attending a
celebration in honor of Admiral Dewey.
VIII greatly weaken the line, and con-
siderable attention was paid to Wheeler
yesterday. He is the substitute centre
ana VIII be played at guard in Harri-
sons place. Wheeler has not had much
foot ball experience, although he PLAYED
with the team last year. He is a long
ways off from being capable of taking
Harrison's place, as the latter is one
OF the best players at the school.
Inc practice yesterday was of a gem
erai nature, Coach Beale desiring to
get line on the capabilities of the
men and also improve their general
work. 1t was the intention of the
coach to use new ball to accustom
the men to it, the lesson being learned
In the game with Williston Saturday
when the players fumbled highly in
Hated ball considerably on account of
constant practice with a soft ball But
on account of the weather a new ball
was not used. However, the practice
ball was not soft by any means. and
combined with the wet condition of the
ball after few minutes play the men
had good practice They were prac-
SASCN SOhSIuCAdO III Catching ana
showed an Improvement in the work.
w. F. Donovan will look after the
second eleven. The presence of a reg
ular foot ball coach was necessary in
order that Mr.. Donovan could take up
some of his regular duties He started
yesterday, taking measurements of the
men, preparatory to their entering
gymnasium classes and taking athletic
exercise. Mr.. Donovan. began with the
foot ball men and measured half a
dozen. The statistics will be preserved
and at the end Of the year another set
Of measurements taken to show how
much the men have benefited by the
gymnasium exercise. The taking of
measurements is q tedious task, as ev-
cry portion Of the body is measured
and several minutes are required to
complete the measurement of one man.
This task, combined with handling the
second eleven. will keep Mr.. Donovan
busy until the boys are called out to
training for indoor athletics.
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turned from Cambridge this afternoon,
and was on the field for work. assist
ed by Durston last years bucking half
back, and George Adee, quarter of
the '94 eleven. The latter paid espe-
cial attention 10 Fincke and De Saulles
at quarter. Durston took the halfbacks
in charge with Coach Bull and sent
them into line for gains.
williams and Brock, the veteran
oarsmen. who are also aspirants for
foot ball honors, were used a long time
today. Williams is trying for end and
Brock is trying for tackle, and was to-
day used in the line. He is strong,
but very green at the game.
The practice this week will be but
four days, IN preparation for the game
with Dartmouth In Newton. There
was no scoring today, and no attempt
to gain much ground. Formations were
practiced with the view of developing
plays. No tricks were tried, though
the formations are presumably prepar-
atory to that. Tomorrow the playing
will be heightened