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musketeers also made forward and
fired, and before we had proceeded 20
yards farther it seemed that not fewer
than 100 buccaneers were either slain
or wounded.
This could not last, The enemy was
having it all his own way, and unless
we could turn upon him soon he would
lay us all dead or drive us off the field
A man in front of me swung out and
fell sidewise on the grass. A ball
struck the stock OF Mac Ivrach's mus
ket, and as 1 turned my head to make
sure that Mr.. Tym was safe l felt a
sharp, spiteful rap on my own head
piece.
Paul CRADLE was a little way on my
right, and he had begun to swear when
shout went up from those in front
and with great suddenness the whole
command came to halt. l saw three
or four of the captains running out
into the field, and in a moment their
several commands were following
them. and now we were wheeled short
and faced toward the city.
A sort of growl of relief and satisfac-
tion went round, for at last this play
ing as living targets was over. We
looked to our printing and brought
forward our bandoliers.
keep close!" cried Mr., Tym in my
ear. "This will be the most desperate
business of ALL"
"White arms and pieces of eight"
roared Paul CRADLE.
"Aye, aye!" shouted man near me.
The trumpets sounded quicker n ote,
and we broke into run.
i could glance between the heads
in front of me and see what sort of place
we were approaching. Five or six little
huts stood out in front, some paddocks
or cattle yards ran along in the rear,
and still back of these was long, low
stone building. The fat roof of this
was mounted with cannon, and behind
the rails of the paddocks were the
crouching figures of soldiers. A troop
of horse was drawn up at the right
of the long building.
We lowered our heads and made
straight forward. Then the enemy's
discharge broke, and men went crash
ing down on all sides of me. Before the
smoke had lifted we returned the fire
and were Immediately among the little
huts. I threw down my gun and drew
my sword, and fetched glance around
for Mr.. Tym. He was not to be seen
Mac Ivrach was few PAGES away, and
through the smoke were some other ia.
miliar figures. hesitated, being filled
with lively anxiety concerning the SUI
percargo, and while 1 delayed the last
of my companions passed on. Iglanced
hastily about, not really caring to be
abandoned, and at that moment felt
sudden and strange shock. per
ceived that I had been hit, and stag.
gered toward a hut and leaned against
it. After little interval it seemed to
me that I made out the shape of q
human figure breaking through the
smoke. / could see but dimly, but
thought the man was Pradey.
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Not long ago three shabby tramp
musicians played on the terrace of
hotel in fashionable watering place
in Germany, after which one of them
took up a collection in his hat. A
famous physician who was present
recognized in one of the shabby-look-
ing fellows a former comrade, who
had served with him in the same regi-
lnent 30 years ago. Astonished and
panied, he approached the poor fel-
low, full of sympathy, but soon he
burst into laughter. The three men
turned out to be a high Berlin police
official a sculptor and doctor, who
had conceived the original idea OF
travelling as Bohemian musicians
through all the watering places, to
earn money for a monument to
Brahms, the composer, in Berlin.
They slept for three or four pfennigu
per night in lodgings of doubtful char
acter, and had many amusing adyen-
lures. Several times they were ar
rested on suspicion, but the Berlin Of
fetal always got them free.-N. Y. Sun.
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"True," said I, shat will be wise.
But now what of the fortunes of the
day? Itwould eeem that we had won,
but in what sortP Have we taken the
city,"
"Well, II you will talk" said he, shak-
ing his head, II trow you may as wei
have the whole story. Aye, we have
beaten the enemy and tuken the city.
Nevertheless, Morgan has, for little,
withdrawn, fearing, as it is said, mines,
poisoned water ald other snares, but
l think in reality not desiring to trust
the men. He will be for waiting till
their blood is little cooled and he can
be sure of obedience"
"Well," said l. little wearily, and
withal my head fetching pang, "tell
me one other thing and l am content.
How has it gone with Mac Ivrach?"
"Not so much as scratched" he an
swered. "He was here but little time
ago."
was glad to give over with this, and
lay for awhile quietly. Mr.. Tym sat
down in the door of the hut and began
to care for his arms, and was on the
verge of falling asleep. OF n sudden
there was a far-off noise of shouting,
followed by long-drawn, agonized
scream.
"What," cried, starting up, "has the
fiends' work begun already"
at would seem So" he said, with a
sigh. 81 conceive they are putting
some poor creature to the torture,
Doubtless Morgan will have an early
word concerning treasure, and also
seek to learn Of traps and snares,"
Would that God might blast him and
all his foul crew" I cried, in fiery in
dignation.
Mr.. Tym composed his lips, as though
to assent, but did not answer.
81 smell smoke" l said, after little.
"Will they be burning the town."
He stepped to the door of the hut and
looked out.
"Nay, think not, yet building here
and there is burning. Aye, one of the
cathedrals is ablaze. I will try to
learn what it means"
Here heard some people hurrying
past, and Mr.. lynn, going little far
ther out, hailed them.
I could not distinguish what they
said, but in n moment he returned
"There are no orders for burning,
so 1t is claimed, yet four or five consid'
cradle buildings, including one cathe'
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[To BE CONTINUED ]
CHlVALRY AT CHAPULTEPEC.
The True HerOism of Young MIssis.
sippi Soldier in That His
tOric Battle.

The war with Mexico is part of our
martial history. Taylor and Scott and
Davis and Lee came out of it immortal
The epic of that great struggle was
the storming of Chapultepec. That
frowning fortress was the Gibraltar
of Mexico. Its massive walls seemed
impregnable. But American daring
halted at no obstacles, and an intrepid
band of volunteers was chosen to scale
and assault it.
Among the first of the dauntless few
who braved their way through shot
and shell to the fortress on that dread
full day was young Mississippian,
handsome as Alcibiades, proud, conf
dent and thrilling with patriotic fer
yor. He was among the first, if not the
first, to scale the wall, and, sword in
hand, dashed along that storm-swept
rampant in advance of all his fellows
to cut down the waving flag Of the
enemy and reap the Immortality of the
deed. He was the first to reach the
flag; his sword was raised, when he
heard swift footsteps behind him. He
paused, turned, and saw his command
ing officer, to whom he was tenderly
attached and deeply obligated.
And then this gallant Mississippian,
without moments hesitation, with
the bow of Chesterfield, lowered his
sword, and with the point at rest
stood aside while his friend and COM
manding officer cut down the flag OF
Mexico and was bulletined for the
laurels of that splendid day.
In the history of battles there was
never more gallant, more chivalriC
deed than that. And the real hero Of
Chapultepec. MANNED and gray, but
glorious still, sits just before me here
tonight in the person of my noble
and beloved friend, Gen. william S
Walker, of Atlanta.-From an Address
by John Temple Graves in Atlanta.
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SYNOPSIS.

Master Ardick, Just reached his majority
and thrown upon his own resources, after
stating his case to one Houthwck, a ship
master, is shipped as second mate on the
Industry. bound for Havana. Mr.. Tym
the supercargo. describes a sail. The strange
vessel gives chase, but is disabled by the
1ndustry's guns. In the fray one of the
crew is killed and Houthwick is seen to
fall. The captain Is found to be dead, but
the Industry Is little damaged. Sellinger,
first mate takes charge and puts into Sid
mouth TO secure new mate. Several days
later, when well out to sea, an English
merchantmen Is met, whose captain has a
letter addressed to jeremiah Hope, at
Havana. The crew OF the vessel tell
strange tales of the buccaneer Morgan,
who is sailing under the kings commits
sion to take Panama. One night a little
later, the English vessel having proceeded
on her course, bit Of paper Is slipped into
Ardick's hand by one of the sailors This
Is found to be q warning of mutlny plot
headed by Pradey, the new mate. Ardick
consults Mr.. Tym. They resolve to secure
the mate. but Pradey, eavesdropping In
the cabin, makes through the door and
arouses the crew, Capt. Selllnger joins
Ardick and Tym. The crew break through
the now barricaded door, but are forced TO
retire, having lost seven Of their number,
Finding themselves now too short-handed
to manage the boat Pradey decides to scut-
tie and desert the vessel, taking his men
off In the only available boat. The captain,
supercargo and second mate soon discover
their plight, but hastily constructing raft
get away just before their vessel sinks.
The next morning Spaniagd draws near
them. The man in the rigging shouts: "lf
you would board us. take to your oars. BE
speedy, or you will fall short" on board
they are sent forward with the crew, be-
ing told they will be sold as slaves on reach
ing Panama. The ships cook they find to
be Mac Ivrach, "frae Clagvarloch," so a
friend. Four days later the Spaniard is
overhauled by buccaneer flying the Eng
ll5h flag. The three Engllshmen and Mac
IYrach plan to escape to the buccaneer on a
rude raft Selllnger, the last to attempt to
leave the Spaniard, is disabled. Just after
the others put off they see a figure dangling
from the yard arm, whom they suppose is
Capt Sellnger Hailing the buccaneer, our
three friends find themselves in the hands
OF their old mate, Pradey. He treats them
kindly and offers to do them no harm If
they will but remain quiet concerning the
mut!ny he headed. The Black Eagle, Pra-
Gey's ship, comes to Chagre, Cuba, which
town they find Morgan has taken under the
English flag. From her the Black Eagle
with Morgan's feet proceeds to Panama.
In the plain before the city Morgan's s
force is met by 5000 horse of the Spanish
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as to engirdle the city, but such was
the fervor of the sun that the move
menl was performed slowly, and with
general mien of flistlessness. At last
1t was completed, and then little COM
pany was to be seen at short intervals,
with guards walking between, and at
one point Morgan's headquarters, with
a body of two or three score in attend.
ance. Mac Ivrach had been summoned
to take his place with the other guards,
leaving Mr.. Tym and me together.
Why this latter arrangement was
made we did not then learn.
About nightfal Mac Ivrach re-
turned, having been relieved, and then
we were told that Phibbert had been
chosen captain in place of Pradey, and
that it was to his good nature that we
owed Mr.. Tym's exemption from guard
duty,
Night finally drew on and the watch
fires of the guards were lighted. The
moon had not yet risen, and the mount
ing flames, driven presently by wind
from the sea, tlared up with land
ward slant, and partially obscured
with clouds of smoke the white walls
of the outlying houses. In the direc-
ton of the harbor there was a pale
radiance, showing where the ships, and
doubtless the quays, had been set off
with prudent lights. The city itself
was nearly quiet. Now and then dog
barked or horse could be heard gal
Looping along hard street, and once a
bell rang and we heard the faint, sweet
sounds of chant, as it might be the
priests were tunefully asking mercy Of
God, but there were few other sounds
through the night than these.
fro BE coNTINUEDl
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CHAPTER XIII.-CoNTNUED.

1t would be much to my mind if |
could describe with clearness and pre-
cieion what followed. Unfortunately
it is beyond my power. 1t was all a
whirl and a maze of figures and the
putting in and breaking of clouds OF
smoke, and beyond that little but some
Gathering of swords and guns and
much jostlng about. was not in the
front rank, and could only step this
way and that, as my companions ad-
yanced or rctreated, and beyond once
'tscharging my gun did no actual
ghting. 1t was soon over, and l saw
that the enemy had broken.
After them, and take some prison
ers!" Morgan roared.
| was Immediately left in a little
clear space, with only Mr.. Tym and
Mac Ivrach near at hand. The others
had made dash after the flying Span
iards.
My two companions, like myself,
were unhurt In this respect they
were more fortunate than 20 or so of
our mates. Nine or ten Of these were
killed outright, and the others were
doubled up with pain or sitting about
bloody and bewildered.
The smoke gradually thinned out,
and Z looked toward the city. l saw
the Spaniards slowly but doggedly re-
treating, stopping at intervals to
wheel and fire a desultory volley. Our
advance men we're at their heels, but
did not pursue far, for, having taken
five or six prisoners, they let go a part,
ing shot or two and returned.
Morgan now harangued us briefly
saying that victory was assuredly
within our reach, and that we had but
TO put forth one more effort to secure
1t. This speech being well received, he
left a guard of 200 with the wounded
and also to act as a reserve, and LED
the rest to the attack Mr.. Tym, Mac
Ivrach and myself were included il
this Assaulting party.
We marched directly toward the
enemy, and at once received their tlre
losing ten or twelve in killed and sew
eral wounded. Then, of sudden, Nor
gan sprang to the right, and we, wheel
Ing after him, he led us almost at & run
from the road into the meadow. | i'm
fnsdiately perceived what ne woulC
do, which was to avoid the forts ant
this strong front of the town, and at
tack weaker place. To effect this hi
lad feigned TO make an assault, there
by holding the main force of the enc
my where it was.
It was soft footing, and we raj
rather heavily. but still we were max
Ing some progress when the fo'
.rniGed their cannon on us, ard though
we were in luose formal on the!
brought down welI-nigh score. Theil
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THE GOODBYE KISS.

A kiss, and he took backward look
And heS heart grew suddenly lighter
A trife, you say. to color day,
Yet the dull gray morn seemed brighter;
For hearts are such that a tender touch
May Danish look Of sadness.
A small. slight thing can make us sing,
But frown will check our gladness.
The cheeriest ray along our way
Is the little act Of Kindness,
And the keenest sting some careless thing
That was done In moment of blindness,
We can bravely face life in home where
strife
No foothold can discover,
And be lovers still, If we only will,
Though youths bright days are over
All. sharp as swords cut the unkind wordI
That are far beyond recalling,
When a face lies hid meath coffin lid,
And bitter tears are falling,
We faln would give half the lives we live
To undo our idle scorning.
Then let US not miss the smile and kiss
When we part in the light of morning.
San Francisco Call.
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CHAPTER XIV.

OF THE CONCLUSION OF MY ADvEN-
TURE AND THE FALL OF THE CITY.
LIKEWISE OF THE STRANGE THING
THAT HAPPENED THEREAFTER.
I made kind of dreamlilie effort to
come back TO myself, and for an in
slant half succeeded. The advancing
figure came out palmer. saw the face,
and it was indeed Pradeys. Istruggled
to keep it steadily in view, but it insist
ed on swimming in with the puffs of
smoke, and as my giddiness increased it
lost all shape and outline. must have
slipped from my position against the
hut at this point, for things gave
kind of upward flash, in particular, one
object danced out like a bright piece of
steel, and then / was conscious of a
hard jolt and all was blackened out.
The next that l am able to recall is
great swaying and swinging sensation,
followed by an abrupt pause and then
a little cold shock. opened my eyes
and found wet cloth on my forehead,
the ends hanging down on my cheeks.
I put up my hand and drew the cloth
away. AS | cleared my eyes figure
close by stepped forward and l per-
ceived with joy that it was Mr.. lynn.
He was in his fighting gear, wanting
only the headpiece, and seemed to be
quite unhurt. He smiled as | stared
up at him.
NNo,, oyo 90 4ba,, Op enid
"To be sure, and you, also. 1t was
but little furrow turned along the
skull, but might easily have been seri-
Gus. Nay, but you had best remain
where you are" he pursued, as | would
have risen. "There is some hea in your
wound, and in this weather it were easy
to provoke fever"
perceived the wisdom of this advice,
and settled back in my place. Iglanced l
about, however, and saw that / was
in a shelter made of the rails of one
of the neigbboring paddocks covered
with palm thatch. by the brightness
of the sun that came N at the door and
the oppressive heat l guessed that it
must be nigh noon.
My thoughts seemed now to fall into
their natural order, and l made haste
to question him.
"How does it happen that I am here"
l said; "and in what manner was l de-
livered from Pradey?"
81 killed the villain" he answered
I quietly. ut were best that you did
not talk overmuch now," he went on
"but to satisfy you I will say that
missed you and turned back, and found
you wounded, and with Pradey making
in upon you. | had scant time. but
fred and was fUrtupate enough tc
send ball through his head. Then
dragged you bit aside, and presently
was able to secure the aid of one OF
the men, when we brought you hither.'
This was great news, to be sure-ir
especial, the part that related tc
Pradey-and / was content to remaiI
silent n moment and reflect upon it.
"Then that villain is gone! Surely
we have reason TO rejoice" said al
last. "But how think you will the
other buccaneers take it? Do they
know the manner of his death?"
"Nay, and it were best that they
should not" answered Mr., Tym, low
ering his voice. "Let it seem that h,
died in action"
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The notion that savages do not com
nit suicides has often been exploded
Lionel Decle says in his new book on
savage Africa that among the Barotse,
north of the Zambesi, man will kill
himself on the tomb of his chief, fancy
Ing that he hears the dead man call
him and bid him bring him water
Y World
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He-What's the use, my name will
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She-And why?
He--Because it's Jones.-Philadel-
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Critical.

THAT musical young mans voice is
remarkable for its volume, isn't itP"
remarked Mrs. Blykins.
"Volume!" echoed her husband;
"when he gets to telling you what he
knows it's a whole library,"-Wash.
inpton Star.
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In Dear Old Paris.

Mrs. Lakeside--Garcong, garcong,
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oh, why don't you walters understand
EnglishP
Waiter (politely)-Why doesn't
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