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CHAPTER w.
WAYLAID AND ROBBED.

When Tom Scott went ashore in
Frisco he found the city was Klon-
dixie mad. On every hand were huge
posters calling attention to the SUI
perior merits of some particular route
to the fields of gold and men of all
walks in life were straining every nerve
TO be among the first to reach the Yu-
kon with the advent of spring. Several
steamers were loading at the piers, but
every inch of space on board had been
engaged months ahead. After consult
ing with Capt. Coffin he determined to
go by rail to Seattle and trust to luck
to secure a passage from that port.
He made no mention of the singular
secret bestowed upon him by the old
miner, but frankly told the captain of
the money he had received from the
same source, and the latter promptly
gave him some good advice.
Better not be drifting round 'Fris-
co with all that stuff in your pocket"
he said. ''I've got a good little safe
here and you're welcome to use it.
There's some desperate characters on
the water front here, and plenty of 'em
would kill man ten times over for half
your pile. They've all got the gold
fever now. My second mate is going TO
leave me. He's got it, too. Hope the
mate doesn't follow suit"
Tom was wise enough to listen to the
warning and left the larger part of his
money in the safe, but he kept the two
in, lo14
proceeding which he was to regret very
soon.
lie found there was special excur-
sion advertised to leave the following
morning, and was just in time to secure
Il ticket. After taking in the sights of
the city during the afternoon he pro-
cured his supper in a restaurant and de-
cided to spend the evening at theater,
for it must be remembered that he was
country reared and with few rare ex-
ceptions, when he had visited Boston, a
thcater had been beyond his reach.
He thoroughly enjoyed the perform
ance and started down toward the wa
ter front when it was finished without
a thought of any danger as he strobe
rapidly along the well-lighted thCr-
oughfares. While he is thus engaged
let us take look at Obed Rider, the vii
lainous mate of the Seabird, and see
how his schemes are progressing.
While Tom was watching the foot
light favoritss Obed Rider was sitting
in a little drinking saloon near the
wharf where the Seabird had been
locked Before him was bottle Of
liquor and glance at his face was suffi
cient to show that he had been indu]g-
ing deeply. His small, bloodshot eyes
were fixed upon vacancy, and he was
apparently meditating deeply.
He'll be off tomorrow" he NUT
tered, savagely, "and then my chance is
gone. I must have those papers and
money enough to get an outfit. 1 das-
sent get anyone to lend me a hand for
then the cat would be out of the bag.
If had that paper the old man give him
what's to hinder my going and claim
ing to be Mr.. Scott? There's fortEHc
in it, but it's ugly business"
Filling his glass again he drained qs
at a gulp as if trying to screw up kis
courage to the necessary point for some
resolve. Then he looked at his watch
and said:
"Ten o'clock. No time to lose. First
to see if he is on board yet"
[To BIZ Continued
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CHAPTER H.--CoNTINUEp.

And now the roar of the storm could
be heard as the line of foam swept on
over the darkened sea with frightful
velocity. Louder and louder came the
noise, and the surface of the water be-
hind the advancing line was like a vast
sheet of snow fattened down by the
force of the wind.
Nearer and nearer came the CHASTITY
line, while every man stood at his post
in silence. Suddenly the captain
roared:
Hard up your wheell Hard up!"
The two men who grasped the spokes
had barely time to obey the order when,
with shrek of wind and rush of boil
ing water, the white line struck the
bark and pressed her over until the
yards touched the surface to leeward.
The storm staysail and maintopsail
were rent to ribbons, but the head sail
held, and, as the stanch bark slowly
righted, this caused her to pay slowly
eff, and she gathered headway at the
same time. Slowly at first and then
with increasing speed she bounded
along before the hurricane.
And now the sea began to rise in all
its majesty. The masses of water
swept in wild waves before the hur-
ricane, their crests blowing off into
spray as they met the full force of the
wind After several efforts the crew
succeeded in loosing a few inches OF
the foretopsail, and for awhile this held
nobly. Then came a stronger puff
than usual, and the sail was torn bod
lily from the bolt-ropes, disappearing
in the gloom like some huge white
bird.
There was nothing to be done but
run before the gale, and, after send
ing the mate and half the crew below,
the captain advised Tom and Avery to
retire, which they did, somewhat re-
assured by the collected bearing of the
slxipper, who seemed to take it all as
a matter of course, especially as the
wind was sending his vessel just where
he wished to go.
In this manner three days and nights
passed, until it seemed to Tom that the
world was made up of wind, waves and
darkness.
On the fourth morning the wind be-
gan to abate and the sun appeared, en-
abling the captain to ascertain his po-
sition. He found that the Seabird had
made IL knots an hour during the en-
tire period since the storm struck her.
which caused his satisfaction to show
itself in his round face unmistakably.
Sail was now made, and ten days later
the Seabird was sailing proudly on the
bossI of the Pacific, having rounded
Cape Horn with the greatest slant of
wind" the old skipper had ever expert
enced. The vessels head was pointed
TO the north, and Tom began to COM
ute the days before they could hope
o reach San Francisco.
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The next moment he had stolen soft
Iy down the cabin stairs, entered Toms
room and tried the lid of the chest.
To his surprise it was notlocked, and
there on top, half hidden by the sleeve
of an old coat, lay John Avery's belt be-
fore him. His fingers trembled as with
feverish haste he pulled it open, and
then a furious oath came through his
bristling beard.
The belt was empty!
A rapid search convinced him that
the object he sought was not in the
chest, and hastily rearranging the arti-
cles as he had found them he closed
the lid and stepped out of the room to
meet Capt. Coffin face to face in the
narrow passage.
''What are you doing in there?" de-
manded the latter
"We're going to wash decks and the
portfolio was open," he stammered. II
just stepped down to close it,
Whatever comment the old skipper
was about to make was interrupted by
the man a1oft, who again gave that long
drawn out, indescribable cry, so dear to
the sailors heart:
Land ho!"
The captain forgot everything else
instantly and sprang on deck at once,
exclaiming:
"It's the Golden Gate or I'm lub-
ber! I've made a record passage this
time for the old bark! We're only SO
days from Boston and we'll keep it
down to two figures if the wind holds
and have day to spare! Slap the
canvas on her, Mr.. Rider! There's let
ters and fresh grub waiting for US over
the starboard bow! Sweat her for all
she's worth!"
His orders were promptly obeyed,
and as Tom reached the deck and came
aft the captain added:
"WeIl soon be ashore, Mr.. Scott. If
my reckoning's right, that is the en-
trance to Frisco harbor and we ought
to be tied up alongside the dock to-
night. You've never been there, have
you?"
Tom replied in the negative and the
captain continued:
"Well, see here. I don't know how
you're fixed, but always live aboard
when I'm in port. It's cheaper and I
keep a good cook by her. If you like
you can stay with me and it won't cost
you red I've made rafting trip
and you are welcome"
"Thank you," said Tom. ''I'll do so
until I start north. I shall be glad to
have familiar face with me. This is
my first trip, you know"
"He's going to Live aboard" chuckled
Obed Rider, who was standing close by,
"and it'll be queer if he doesn't run into
trouble coming down through Tar fiat
some dark night. Things are coming
my way all right. The fool must carry
that paper somewhere about him and
L can easily find some one to help me
in the job"
Without the slightest suspicion of
what was passing in the mates mind
Tom watched him bustling about the
deck and congratulated himself that in
short time he would see the last of
the red-faced sailor who had brought
the only taint of disgrace into his life.
Early that evening the Seabird was
anchored in the magnificent harbor of
San Francisco, and the long voyage was
over.
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CHAPTER Ill.

'I GIVE MY SHARE TO YOU"
Good luck and fair winds followed
our adventurers until they reached the
storny Gulf of California, where an ac-
cident occurred which greatly affected
Toms future plans.
1t was an hour before sunset and the
two passengers were leaning over the
stern watching the water fly swiftly
under the counter, when a loud shout
from aloft attracted their attention.
Looking quickly up they had barely
time to spring aside when heavy block
struck the deck beside them with ter
rife force. 4 rope attached to it hit
Toms companion across the chest,
sending him backwards. His heels met
the wheel ropes and the next instant he
struck the water astern and disap-
peared from Toms sight.
1t had all happened so quickly that he
hardly realized what had occurred until
the sailor aloft shouted:
Man overboardl Man overboard!"
With the promptitude of a sailor the
man at the wheel sprang to the rail and
cut adrift the life preserver, which was
always ready for use, and at the same
time the captain rushed on deck and
ordered the ship hove to.
Then Tom tore off his coat and shoes
and ieaped over the rail before the cap
tain could detain him. a.
Like most Cape Cod boys, he had
learned to swim at an early age, and a
pond in Merrivale had enabled him to
indulge in the exercise in late years, so
that WHEN he came to the surface he
felt no anxiety for himself, although
the vessel was some distance away.
lie struck out with ali his might in
the direction of the vessels wake, and
soon caught glimpse of white face
ahead rising and falling on the waves.
Keep up till reach you'll" he shout
cd to encourage Avery, who was fully
so yards away.
There was no reply, and when Tom
was within dozen strokes of his friend
the latter suddenly threw up his arms
and began TO sink.
Tom reached the spot just in time to
grasp his hair and drag him to the sur
Aface, where he lay utterly unconscious
and unable to assist himself. Tom sup
ported him as best he could, but his
clothes soon began to drag him down,
and his limbs felt like lead. He was
nearly spent when something white
swept before his eyes on the top of a
sea, and he saw that it was the life
buoy. With last effort he struck out
and succeeded in grasplng it.
In the meantime the Seabird hadbeen
broughtto the wind and u boatlowered
with all possible speed, but ii is slow
operation at best. and the craft was a
half mile distant before the boat struck
the water with Capt. Coffin in her stern.
Although the buoy supported Tom
easily, he found it no easy task to keep
the unconscious mans head above the
surface, and when the boat reached
them he was pulled from the water in
I state of utter exhaustion.
Avery showed no signs of life, and
when the vessel was reached he was
taken to his berth, where the old cap
tain gradually resuscitated him, Tom
having changed his clothes in the mean
time and regained the use of his limbs
When he reached the stateroom DE
-,-as shocked at his friends face. There
,Aos a look there which comes but once
humanity. and which froze the words
on his tongue.
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The NATIONAL Conventions.

Prohibition at Chicago, June 27-2S, 1900.
Tickets on sale June 1927.
Democratic at Kansas City, July 4, 1900.
Tickets on sale July "A.
The road to take to attend these Conven-
tions is the Chicago Great Western Ry.,
the popular Maple Leaf Route" with its
vestibuled trains, free chair cars, satisfac,,
tory dining car service, and it's unsurpassed
sleeping car accommodations.
Only One Fare for The Round Trip.
For further particulars apply to any
Agent of the Chicago Great Western, or ad-
dress F. H. Lord, G. P. & 7. A, ll3 Adams
street, Chicago.
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Marouette. ON Lake superior.

is one of the most charming summer resorts
reached via the Chicago, Milwaukee & St.
Paul Railway.
It's healthful location, beautiful scenery,
good hotels and complete immunity from
hay fever, make a summer outing at Mar
quette, Mich, very attractive from the
standpoint of health, rest and comfort.
For copy of "The Lake Superior Coun-
try" containing description of Marquette
and the copper country, address, with four
"a cents in stamps to pay postage, Geo. II.
Heafford, General Passenger Agent, Chi
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Fourth of July Rates.

Be patriotic and take holiday trip on
Independence day. Cheap rates in every
direction are offered by the Chicago Great
Western railway One fare and third
for round trips, children half rates. Tickets
on sale July and 4; good to return July s..
For further information inquire of any
Agent G. G. W., or address F. H Lord,
G.. p. & T. A, 113 Adams street, Chicago.
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The Counted PhtIo.onber

Woman" said the Cornfed Philosopher,
"will never succeed in her demand for the
same pay as man for doing the same work.
The only way to get the same pay for the
same work is to howl for more pay for less
work. Press
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The Right Spirit.

''What did COL Stillwell say about the
branded cherries sent to cheer his con-
"He said he was afraid he wasn't strong
enough to eat the fruit" replied the little
girl, ''but that he appreciated the spirit in
which it was sent."-St. Louis Republic.
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Tom-"Did you ask old Gilfoyle's consent
to your marriage with his daughter?" Dick
-"Yes." Tom-"How did you come out? p
Dick-"I really don't know. 1t all hap
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I am sure Pisos Cure for Consumption
saved my life three years ago.-Mrs. Thos.
Robbins, Maple Street, Norwich, N. Y,
Feb II, 1900.
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Shelf it wasn't for the old bachelors
there would be no firts." He-"H it wasn't
for the firts there would be no old bache-
lors. Sydney Town and Country Journal
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The GRAND Trunk Railway system

Will serve you well to the choicest resorts
Of Canada, and the East.
For fares, descriptive literature, and gen.
eral information apply to j. H. Burgis, City
Passenger and Ticket Agent, 249 Clark ST.,
corner Jackson Boulevard, Chicago.
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The man who is too proud to beg isn't al
ways too proud to hint or proud enough to
refuse what may be offered.-Somerville
Journal
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Write DR.. G. j. Mofett, St. Louis, Mo,
for his valuable little Teethina WaSh-List
Book, free.
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'What an artistic pipe you have" said
Miss Hicks to Barber. "Artistic?" returned
Barber. ''Not bit of it. You can't make
it draw."-Harlem Life.
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Some articles must be described White'i
Yucatan needs no description. ''It is the
real thing"
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Usually all we can be certain of is uncer
tanty.-Chicago Democrat.
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Don't try to condense the milk of human
kindness.-Chicago Democrat.
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PUTNAM FADELEss DYES produce the fast
est and brightest colors of any known dye
stuff. Sold by all druggists.
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Some people fish for compliments with
bated breath.-Philadelp Record.
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Uncle Sam uses the best of everything
Uncle Sam uses Carter's Ink. He knows.
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To Cure a Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Al
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c
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Halls Catarrh Cure
Is a Constitutional Cure. Price, 75c.
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Remember that other peoples business
isn't any of yours.-Chicago Daily Democrat.
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(Signed) WILLIAM PAY.

The above letter was written to Mr..
j. Grieve, Canadian Government Agent
at Saginaw, Michigan. Information as
to lands, ETC., can be had from f. PED
LEY, Superintendent of immigration,
Ottawa, Canada, or J. S. CRAWFORD,
214 West Ninth St., Kansas City, Mo-;
w. V. BENNETT, sol New York Life
Bldg, Omaha, Neb.
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SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS.
Report Of Clerk in Charge for Past
Fiscal Year.

Fiscal Year.
In a report made to the District Commits
sioners by the special assessment clerk,
covering the fiscal year ended June 80. 1900,
the following data is given:
Compulsory permit ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
by Supreme Court, District of Columbia,
s242 10; paid s3.113.75; satisfied by sale,
$34SO9.
Assessment and permit work assessment
Levied. $S2377 .O3; paid, 77,O01.11; satisfied
by sale s7,332.3O.
Improvements and repairs assessments
Levied, So, OS93S; paid, $7,S7917; satisfied by
sale, $S3S.72.
Water service connections assessments
Levied, 81 1850; paid, 81 ,S34 49, satisfied by
SALE S1SS.43.
Construction Of county roads assessments
Levied, s1,325.9S; paid, $1,339.35; satisfied
by sale, S47.S0
Assessments have been levied under pro-
ceedings for condemnation of land fol-
lows:
Alley in block 81. Bloomingdale, s069.64
extension of Goth street. $500; widening
18th street extended, $50, 600; extension of
s, SD and Decatur streets, $4,000; extern
sion Of Rhode Island avenue, $4S, 80;
satisfied by sale, $513.11.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT by Supreme
Court, District of Columbia, 81 1913 81; can
ceed by Commissioners, District of Column
bia, S451. 40; levied S513SS paid, $1,OSO.49;
atisfied by sale, $63.31.
Board of public works and Commission
ers' ACKNOWLEDGEMENT by Supreme
Court District of Columbia, $91573.
Old corporation ssessmentS-Canceled
by Supreme Court, District of Columbia,
$12. 81; satisfied by sale, $3.50
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SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
Trains leave from Pennsylvania Stat

/,
Trains leave from Pennsylvania Station.
s:01 AN. Daily. Local for Harrisonburg and for
Charlotte and way stations
11:15'A.M Daily U. s. Fast Mall. Sleeping
Jacksonville. uniting at Salisbury with sleeper Cor
Asheyille. Chattanooga and Memphis and at Char
lotte with sleeper for Birmingham. Solid traio
Washington to New Orleans. Dining service.
81 AN. Daily. Local for Charlottesville.
4:01 Pm. Week Days. Local for Front Royal,
Strasburs and Harrsonburg.
4:30 PM Daily. Local for Charlottesville.
ing to Augusta, with connections for Aiken
and Charleston; and to Savannah, Jacksonville and
Port Tampa. Through coach to Jacksonville. Din
ing service.
s:55 PM Daily. Washington & Chattanooga
Limited (Via Lynchburg), Sleeping Cars to Roanoket
Knoxville. Chattanooga, Memphis and New or.
leans. Through coach to Memphis. Dining car
io:45 PM. Daily. Washington & Southwestern
Limited Sleeping cars to Asheville. Knoxville.
Birmingham. Memphis, Montgomery, Mobile and
New Orleans Dining car service Tourist sleeper
Washington to San Francisco Mondays. Wednesdays
anu Trims ON BLUEMoNT BRANCH.
Leave Washington $40 An Daily. 100 F. M.s
Sundays for Biuemout, e:2b Pm Saturdays for
Leesburg; e:25 Pm. week days to Herndon;
ton 6:42 AM, T:a5 AN. 2:15 P N. and $50 m.
daily From HarrssonbuIg 11:ss AN. week day.
and $40 PM daily. From Charlottesville s:28
Tickets. slseping ear reservations and other ~.
formation furnished and baggage called for ara
checked from hotels and residences by Union
18th St NV; 5l1 Penn. Ave. NV. and at Penn.
Phone l!4i e, E; 3. B Cab Service:
W. A. TURK. General Passenger Agent.
l. D. BROWN. General Agent. 3eJQ
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BURIAL OF WILLIAM SAUNDERS.
Tribute to His Memory by . Depart.
ment Clerk.

meat Clerk.
The remains Of the late William Saun-
ders. the eminent horticultural. were in
TERED yesterday afternoon in Rock Creek
cemetery. the service being private. Re-
ligious services were conducted at Mr..
Saunders residence, 1908 Sd street, Rev.
Alexander Kent of the Peoples Church Of
floating. DR.. Kent spoke of the life OF
Mr. Saunders and paid a tribute to his
character and accomplishments. The pail
bearers were Major King, Captain Harvey
and Messrs. Trimble and Kerr.
Secretary Wilson and a large number OF
attaches from the Department Of Agricul-
ture were present at the house ceremo-
MES.
A clerk In the Department Of Agriculture
in a letter to The Star, refers to Mr.
Saunders and his past prominence in af-
fairs, and then mentions a phase of the
general sorrow over his death hitherto
overlooked.
Passing through the grounds of the
beautiful park surrounding the department
SO closely identified with his life labors
and lasting evidence Of his taste and
SKILL" says the writer. II noted the sad
faces Of the men who have worked with
him, and 1t was evident that they felt that
they had lost a good friend. One, an as
sociate for long years. could not speak OF
him without tear-dimmed eyes and tremb-
ling voice. Others recounted the kind
and friend and with grateful words regretted
and blessed him. Scores of associates well
remember his many kindnesses, his patient
teaching and ready help in time Of trouble
friend to the poor as well as the rich. he
Will live In the memory of his associates
connected with his position and duties N
department and has a monument in their
hearts,"
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POLITICAL GATHERINGS.
Democratic and Republican Local Or.
Ganisati0ns In Session.

Democratic and Republican Local Or.
Ganisations In Session.
A meeting Of the Maryland Democratic
Club Of Washington was held last night In
Harper's Hall, on G street, the members
being addressed by George N. Jesse, assist
ant secretary of the Kentucky campaign
committee, and Franklin II. Mackey. Both
saw democratic success ahead but said the
fight must be strong one. President
Peake Of the club presided.
The Kentucky Republican Association of
Washington met last night in Oppenheim-
er's Hall, on 9th street. Resolutions con-
demning Judge Cantrell the trial judge,
and the jury which recently convicted Ca
ieb Powers, and attacking the democratic
organization for having offered $4,000 re-
ward for the conviction of Goebefs assas-
sin were introduced and met with the APP
proval Of those present. L. NJ. Walters,
president Of the association, was In the
chair.
A letter from Senator Wellington giving
his reasons for deserving the republican
party was read last night at a meeting of
the East Washington Democratic Club
held at 200 Pennsylvania avenue southeast.
The speakers Of the evening were o. B.
Hallam and F. Edward Mitchell
The Sydney E. Mudd Republican Club,
colored. held enthusiastic and largely
attended meeting at Chillum, Md, Wednes-
day night Among the speakers who adj
dressed the gathering were Messrs. Frank
B. Metzerott and o. s. Metzerott.
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Moses annual September saIe.-Advt.
ST. AIMS Parish Lawn Party.

On next Monday and Tuesday evenings,
September Il and Is. there will be a lawn
party on the parish grounds, in Tenley-
town, for the benefit of ST. AIMS New
Church fund. supper will be served each
evening and refreshments will be for sa, e
Many attractions will be provided for the
entertainment of all who attend. The .fea-
ture of Monday evenings amusement will
be grand cake walk. On Tuesday there
Will be progressive euchre party on the
lawn, for which numerous prizes will be
given.
The ladies of the congregation and the
gentlemen who are in charge of the several
booths are taking the liveliest interest in
this entertainment and hope to achieve
great success.