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of these sea-lawyers in the cabin a-com-
ing home, unlocked for, like the devil at
prayers. Wait, is what say; but when
the time comes, why, let her rip!"
John" cried the cockswain, you're
mani"
you'll say so, Israel, when you see"
said Silver. "Only one thing ] claim
l claim Trelawney. I'll wiring his calf's
head off his body with these hands.
Dick!" he added, breaking off, you
must jump up, like a sweet lad, and geo
me an apple, to wet my pipe like"
You may fancy the terror was in.
I should have leaped out and run for it,
if l had found the strength; but my
limbs and heart alike misgave me. I
heard Dick begin to rise, and then some
one seemingly stopped him, and the
voice of Hands exclaimed:
"Oh, stow that! Don't you get suck
ing of that bilge, John Let's have
go of the rum
Dick" said Silver, "I trust yon. .'ve
a gauge on the key, mind. There's the
key; you fill a pannilin and bring it
up"
Terrified as I was I coald not help
thinking to myself that this must have
been how Mr.. Arrow got the strong wa
tiers that destroyed him.
Dick was gone but a little while, and
during his absence Israel spoke
straight on in the cooks ear. 1t was
but word or two that / could catch,
and yet L gathered some important
news; for, besides other scraps that
tended to the same purpose, this whole
clause was audible: Not another man
Of them'll jine." Hence there were still
faithful men on board.
/ When Dick returned, one after an
other of the trio took the panI.ikin and
drank-one ITO luck;" another with
Here's TO old Flint" and Silver him
self saying, in kind Of a song: Here
to ourselves, and hold your huff, plenty
of prizes and plenty of duff"
just then a sort of brightness fell
upon me in the BARREL and, looking up,
| found the moon had risen and was
silvering the mizzen-top and shining
white on the huff of the foresail; and
almost at the same time the voice on
the lookout shouted: Land ho!"
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Jack aboard of her. | see things going
vs. l think, not quite right. And ash
you to take certain precautions. or LEI
me resign my berth. And that's ALL"
Capt. Smollett," began the doctor
with a smile, "did ever you hear the
fable of the mountain and the mouse I
You'll excuse me, dare say, but you
remind me of that fable. When you
came in here I'll stake my wig you
meant more than this"
Doctor" said the captain, "you are
smart. When I came in here I meant
to get discharged. I had no thought
that Mr.. Trelawney would hear a
word"
mo more would" cried the squire.
Had Livesey not been here / should
have seen you to the deuce. As It is.
have heard you. I viii do as you desire
but think the worse Of you"
THAT'S as you please, SIR" said the
captain. "You'll find do my duty"
And with that he took his leave.
"Trelawney," said the doctor. ICON.
trary to all my notions, believe you
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"Easy all. Long John" cried Israel.
"Who's a-crossin' of you?"
"Why, how many tall ships, think We
now, have l seen laid aboard? and how
many brisk lads drying in the sun at
Execution Dock ?" cried Silver; land all
for the same hurry and hurry and
hurry. You hear me? l seen thing
or two at sea, / have. Ii you would
on'y lay your course. and pint to
Windward, you would ride in carriages
you would. But not you'll know you.
lou'n have your mouthful of rum to-
morrow, and go hang"
Every body llnow'd you was kind
of chapling, John; but there's others
as could hand and steer as well as you,
said Israel. ''They liked a bit o fun,
they did They wasn't so high and dry,
nohow, but took their fling, like jolly
companions every one"
"So?" says Silver. We'll, and where
are they now? Pew was that sort, and
he died a beggar-mau. Flint was, and
he died of rum at Savannah. All, they
was sweet crew, they was! only, where
hip VIZ
But" asked Dick, "when we do lay
'em athwart, what are we to do with
em, anyhow
"Theres the man for mel" cried the
cook, admiringly. That's what I cal
business. Well, what would you think
Put 'em ashore like maroous? That
would have been England's way. On
cut 'em dawn like that much pork
That would have been Fhnts or Billy
Bones"
BILLY wpf the man for that" fait
Israel. "pbad men don't bite, says he
Well, he's dead now, hisself he knows
the long and short on it now; nd il
ever a rough hand come to port, wa.
Billy"
Right you are" said Silver, "~ougl
and ready. But mark you here; I'm al
easy man-Tm quite the gentleman
says you; but this time it's serious
| Dnotv Is doOty mates | give my VOt,
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seemed we'll content, and they
must have been hard to please
il they had been otherwise; for
it is my belief there was never ships
company so spoiled since Noah put to
sea. Double grog was going on tho
least excuse; there was duff on odd
days, as for instance, If tho squire
heard it was any mans birthday; and
always barrel of apples standing
preached in the waist, for anyone to
help himself that had fancy.
Never knew good TO come of IL yet"
the captain said to DR.. Livesey. "Spoil
fok's'le hands, make devils. That's my
belief"
But good did come of the apple bar
rel, as you shall hear; for il IL had not
been for that, we should have had no
note of warning and might all have
persisted by the hand of treachery.
This is how it came about:
We had run up the trades to get the
wind of the island we were after-I am
not allowed to be more plain-and now
we were running down for it with a
bright lookout day and night. It was
about the last day Of our outward voy-
age, by the largest cUnputa ton; some
time that night, or. at latest, before
noon of the morrow, we should sight
the Treasure island. We were heading
S. s. W., and had steady breeze
abenm and quiet sea. The "Iispan.
lola" rolled steadily, dipping her bow
spirit now and then with a Whit OF
spray. All was drawing allow and aloft
every one was in the bravest spirits
because we were now so near an end
of the first part of our adventure.
Now, just after shutdown, when al
my work was over, and l was on my
way to my berth, it occurred to me
that 1 should like an apple. I ran or
deck. The watch was all forward look
ing out for the island. The man at the
helm was watching the huff of the
sail, and whistling away gently to him
self; and that was the only sound ex
cepting the swish Of the sea against the
bows and around the sides Of the ship
In I got bodily into the apple barrel
and found there was scarce an apple
left; but, sitting down there in the
dark. what with the sound Of the wa
ters and the rocking movement Of the
ship, had either fallen asleep. or wa,
on the point Of doing so, when heavy
man sat down with rather clash CLOSE
by. The barrel shook as he leaned hi!
shoulders against it, and 1 was jus
about to jump up when the man begar
to speak. II was Silvers' voice, anc
L. 4
would not have shown myself for al
the world. but lay there, trembling ant
listening, in the extreme of fear an,
curiosity; for from these dozen word
I understood that the lives of all tn,
honest men aboard depended upon M
alone.
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have managed to get two honest men
on board with you-that man and John
Silver"
"Silver, if you like" cried the squire;
"but as for that intolerable humbug, l
declare l think his conduct unmanly,
unsailorly, and downright un-English."
Well" says the doctor, I'VE shall
see."
When he came on deck. the men had
begun already to take out the arms and
powder, yo-ho-ing at their work, while
the captain and Mr.. Arrow stood by
experimenting.
The new arrangement was quite to
my liking. The whole schooner had
been overhauled; six berths had been
made astern, out of what had been the
afterpart of the main hold; and this
set of cabins was only joined to the
galley and forecastle by spared pas
sage on the port side. It had been
originally meant that the captain. Mr..
Arrow, Hunter, Joyce, the doctor, and
the squire were to occupy these six
berths. Now Redruth and were to get
two of them, and Mr.. Arrow and the
captain were to sleep on deck in the
companion, which had been enlarged
on each side till you might almost have
called it roundhouse. Very low il
was still, of course; but there was
room to swing two hammocks, and even
the mate seemed pleased with the ar
rangement Even he, perhaps. hac
been doubtful as to the crew, but that
is only guess; for. as you shall hear, we
had not long the benefit of his opinion
We were all hard at work, changing
the powder and the berths, when the
last man or two, and Long John along
with them, came off in shore boat.
The cook came up the side like "a
monkey for cleverness, and. as soon a:
he saw what was doing, so no
mates" said he. whats this?"
We're exchanging the powder
Jack" answers one.
why, by the powers" cried Long
John, "if we do, we'll miss the morning
tide!"
MY orders!" said the captain, short
ly. You may go below, my man
Hands will want supper"
SAY, ay, sir" answered the cook;
and, touching his forelock. he disap
peared at once in the direction of hi:
galley.
That's a good man, captain" sale
the doctor.
VERY likely, sir" replied Capt
Smollett. Easy with that, man
easy" he ran on, to the fellows who
were shifting the powder: and theI
suddenly observing me examining thu
swivel we carried amidships, Ions
brass nine-"Ilere, you ships boy
he cried. "out O. that! Off with you t.
the cook and get some work."
And then, as l was hurrying off,
heard him say, quite loudly, to the doc
tor:
III have no favorites on my ship"
Iassure you was quite of the squire
way of thinking, and hated the captain
deeply.
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SYNOPSIS.


( CHATTER 1.-Billy Zones, an old sea
hog, much addicted to rum, lodges at Ad-
miral Benbow inn.
CHAPTER II.-Stranger, called BLACK
Dog" meets Bones; an interview ends In
fight and disappearance of stranger.
Zones suffers apopiectic stroke.
CHAPTER III.-Rlind bcggar comes E, &c, to
Inn, presses something In Bones hand
and leaves. Ton o'clock! Bones
FRIES "Slx hours. Wen do them YETI; at
which moment he is struck dead by apo
plexy.
CHAPTER Iv.-Near Bones body, is
FOUND n little round paper blackened on
bne side, on the other the words: You
have till ten tonight" Gold Is found in
Homes sea chest, and an oilskin packet
Flight taken from inn.
: CHAPTER V.-Blind man pew with
eompanions attack the inn. ChaSrined at
hot finding "Flints fist" the scoundrels
Scatter. Blind Pew Is run down and killed
by a horse.
CHAPTER VI.-Young Hawkins takes
packet to DR.. Livesey, who, with squire
Trelnwncy opens 1t and finds minute d.
rections for finding of vast treasure.
CHAPTER VII.-Trelawney fits up ex-
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CHAPTER Y.
THE VOYAGE.

An that night we were IN a great
hustle getting things slowed in their
place, and boatfuls of the squire's
friends, Mr.. Blandly and the like, COM
ing off to wish him a good voyage and
safe return. We never had night
at the Admiral Benbow when | had
half the work; and ! was dog tired
when, little before dawn, the boat
swain sounded his pipe, and the crew
began to man the capstan-bars. might
have been twice as weary, yet l would
not have left the deck; all was so new
and interesting to me-the brief COM
mands, the shrill notes of the whistle,
the men busting to their places in
the glimmer of the ships lanterns.
Nov, Barbecue, tip us a stave."
cried one voice.
1.-The old one" cried another.
"Ay, ay, mates" said Long John
who was standing by, with his crutch
under his arm, and at once broke out
in the air and words knew so well:
Fifteen men on the dead mans chest"
And then the whole crew bore Choir
us: =.
"Yo-ho-ho. and q bottle OF rum!
And at the third "hol" drove the bars
before them with a will.
Even at that exciting moment it car
ried me back to tn old Admiral Ben
bow in a second; and seemed TO hear
the voice of the captain piping in the
chorus Rut soon the anchor WAS short
up; soon it was hanging dripping at
the bows; soon the sails began to draw
and the land and shipping to fit by or
either side; and before could lie down
10 snatch an hour of slumber the His
PAMELA" had begun her voyage 20 the
Isle of Treasure
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Irelinquishing my hand, "who did you
Say he WASP" he asked. "Black what?"
DOG, sir" said I. HAS Mr.. Trelaw-
ney not told you Of the buccaneers? lie
was enc of them"
"So?" cried Silver. I'm my house!
Ben, run and help Harry. Oneof those
iswabs, was hep Was thatyo( drinking
with him, Morgan? Step up here"
The man whom he called Morgan-an
old, gray-haired mahogany-faced sailor
came forward pretty sheepishly, roll
ing HIS quid.
Now, Morgan" said Long John, very
sterniy; you never clapped your eyes
on that Black-Black Dog before, did
you, now?"
Not l, sir" said Morgan, with n
salute
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CHAPTER VIII.

AT THE SIGN Ot liE 81 Itl4SS.
When l had done breakfasting, the
squire gave me a note addressed to John
Silver, az the sign of the Spyglass, and
told me ! should easily find the place
by following the line of the docks, and
keeping a bright outlook for a little
tavern with large brass telescope for
sign. / set off, overjoyed at this OPP
portunity to see some more of the ships
and seamen, and picked my way among
a great crowd of people and carts and
bales, for the dock was now at its busi-
est, until found the tavern in question.
1t was a bright enough little place OF
entertainment. The sign was newly
painted; the windows had neat red
curtains; the floor was clearly sanded.
There was a street on either side, and
an open door on both, which made the
large, low room pretty clear TO see in,
in spite of clouds of tobacco smoke.
The customers were mostly seafar-
ing men; and they talked so loudly
that hung at the door, almost afraid
to enter.
AS l was waiting, man came out of
of side room, and at a glance, was
sure he must be Long John. His left
leg was cut Off close by the hip, and UNI
der the left shoulder he carried
crutch. which he managed with Won
derful dexterity, hopping about upon it
like bird. He was very tall and
strong, with a face as big as a ham
plain and pale, but intelligent and smil-
ing. Indeed, he seemed in the most
-f..l .-tA 80, y ,nI
about among the tables, with merry
word or slap on the shoulder for the
most favored of his guests.
Now, to tell you the truth, from the
very first mention of Long John in
Squire Trelawney's letter, had taken
q fear in my mind that he might prove
to be the very one-legged sailor whom
had watched for so long at the old
Benbow. But one look at the man be-
fore me was enough. ! had seen the
captain, and Black Dog and the blind
man Pew, and thought knew what
buccaneer was hke-a very different
creature, according to me, from this
clean and pleasant-tempered landlord.
plucked up courage at once, crossed
the threshold, and walked right up to
the man where he stood, propped on
his crutch, talking to n customer.
"Mr. Silver, sir ?" asked, holding out
the note.
eyes, my lad" said he; such is my
name, to be sure. And who may you
bc?" And when he saw the squire's
letter, he seemed to me TO give some
thing almost like start.
"Oh" said he, quite aloud, and offer
ing his hand, 81 see. You are our new
cabin-boy; pleased am to see YOU"
And he took my hand in his large
firm grasp.
just then one of the customers at the
far side rose suddenly and made for the
door. 1t was close by him, and he was
out in the street in moment But his
hurry had attracted my notice, and
recognized him at glance. Itwas the
rallow-faced man, wanting two fingers
who had come first to the Admiral Ben
bow.
"Oh," I cried, "stop him! it's Black
Dog"
81 don't care two coppers who he is, "
cried Silver. But he hasn't paid his
score. Harry, run and catch him"
One of the others who was nearest the
door leaped up and started in pursuit
eff he were Admiral Hawke he shall
pay his score" cried Silver; and then
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""That mans a perfect trump" de-
clared the squire.
"And, now" added the doctor, slim
may come on board with us, may he
not?"
"To be sure, he may" says the squire.
"Take your hat, Hawlsins, and we'll see
the ship"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-09
Japanese Lawn Social.

A Japanese lawn social was given last
evening at the residence of Mr.. D. C. Foun-
tain by the Junior Mission Band Of the
East Washington Heights Baptist Church
Dressed in Japanese costumes of varied
colors, the members of the band present ed
unique appearance.
An octet consisting of Misses Mabel Hav-
enner. Cecial Lanham. Nellie Lohr, Verna
Lohr, Bessie birmingham, Stella Havenner
Nellie Ley and Mary Shipley, sang several
japanese songs, to the great delight of
their numerous hearers.
REGULATIONS on Japanese subjects were
given by Misses Ethelyn Starkwea Their
Teresa Starkweather Stella Havenner and
Nellie Ley, while Master Briscoe Lanham,
also in Japanese costume, rected The
japanese Creeping Baby
The literary and musical features were
concluded with a song. The Jap Doll" by
three little misses. Rachel birmingham
Katie Havenner and Edith Shipley who
themselves were excellent illustrations of
their song.
The young people were drilled for the oc-
casion by Miss f. B. Fountain, who pre-
sided al the piano.
Refreshments We're served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-09
THE ANTI-sALooN LEAGUE.
Semi Monthly Meeting Held Monday
Evening Reported.

The regular semimonthly meeting of the
Anti-Saloon League was held in its rooms,
No 522 9th street northwest, Monday even
ing. James L. Ewin, president, in the chair.
Mr.. Hermon c. Metcalf acted as secretary
and Mr.. ]. S. Blackboard as financial secre-
tary. Rev. Walter H. Brooks, DID, led the
devotional exercises
A brief session of the executive committee
preceded the league meeting, during which
several matters were discussed informally.
The resignation of Mr.. Metcalf chair
man of committee on revival meetings was
accepted, and the chair was authorized to
appoint a special committee to arrange a
program for revival week, which occurs
early in October next Mr.. Metcalf reported
that the schedule for the season at Wash
ington Grove had been made up and that
the Thursdays in August were the only
ones open for a league day there. After
brief consideration the matter was laid over
for future action.
Mr.. A. E. Shoemaker, attorney for the
league. made an extended report of his
work to prevent the issuance of licenses
and explained the changes in procedure
made necessary in certain cases by the new
legislation just gone into effect
Mr.. Jesse Suter a former active member
of the league, now resident of Tarrytown
N. Y, was present, and in brief address
testified to his continued interest in the
league, and expressed his wishes for its
success.
Nineteen affiliated bodies were represent.
ed at the meeting, and receipts of dona.
tons, amounting to $3.50, were reported.
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EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Marshall Hall at
Ia am. 2:3O and $50 pm; Indian Head at
ESQ pm.
Steamer Pcr:z for River View at 10
2.15 and G:45 pm.
Steamer Norfolk for Fortress Monroe ann
Norfolk at $50 pm.
Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon at
10 a. m. and go pm.
Weems line from 9TH street wharf for
Baltimore at pm.
Trains leave Pennsylvania avenue and
13ia street for Alexandria and Arlington
ever half hour. Mount Vernon hourly, ~
a m. to ; pm.
Steamer EsteIIe Randall for Glymont at
$50 am
Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach.
Wirts wharf and intermediate landings at
am.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington,
Fort Myer and Falls Church.
Trains leave Baltimore and Ohio depot
for Bay Ridge at $40 am. and 30 pm.
Washington and Alexandria ferry steam
erS leave eth street wharf. See schedule
under Excursions as to time.
Trains leave District line station for
Chesapeake Bea h-Un-the-Bay at 10 30 m,
l, 80 J:lJ and { pm.
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INSTANTLY KILLED
CORPORAL BOYD : OF MARINE
CORPS MANGLKD BY TRAIN.
Was One Of Admiral Dewey's Order
lies in the Battle of Manila
Bay.

Corp. Samuel l. Boyd of the United
States marine corps was struck by the
Atlantic City special train due here last
night at o'clock and almost instantly
Killed The accident occurred near Ma
gruGer station, on the Pennsylvania rail-
road, not far from the Ordway rifle range,
where the marines had been engaged in
target practice. Boyd and several of his
companions started from the rifle range to
go 10 the station, and just before reaching
the tracks the Atlantic City special came
in sight. Thinking the train would stop to
take them aboard, Boyd ran across the
tracks to reach the platform before the
train made the stop. The fast-moving ex-
press struck him and threw him more than
one hundred feet from the tracks. His
companions ran to his assistance. They
were greatly shocked at the horrible sight
presented one leg of their companion
had been almost severed and his body was
badly manSled. His remains were brought
here on the train that had inflicted the ia
tai injuries
The body was removed to the morgue.
coroner hewitt decided not to hold an in
quest, as the accident occurred In Prince
thorities were notified but it is hardly
probable that they will take any action,
the body having been taken out Of their
jurisdiction.
vi poldl boyu was a general ldNoIilc
with the men at the barracks. He was a
native of California, and had served nearly
one term of enlistment. His term would
have expired this fall, and he had intended
then to return to the home Of his parents
in San Francisco
Boyd was stationed on the flagship Olym-
pia, and was one of Admiral Dewey's order
lies during the battle Of Manila bay. To-
day the authorities at the marine barracks
took charge of the remains and notified
BOyd s relatives of the fatal accident. 1t
is likely that the interment will be at Ar
lington.
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YOUNG WoMAN's MISHAP.
Miss Lena Harris Jumps From Moving
Car and is Seriously Hurt


Miss Lena Harris. jumped from a moving
car in front of her home at Oak Grove, on
Brghtwood avenue last night. and was so
severely injured that she had to be brought
to the city and taken to the Emergency
Hospital for trea tment. Besides receiving
a number of cuts and bruises, three fingers
were cut from her left hand by the car
wheels.
Miss Harris was a passenger on the car
and was returning home from the city. and
just before reaching her house she made an
effort to ring the electric bell. 1t is stated
that she failed to find button attached to
the car post, and seeing the car was not
going to stop she became excited and
jumped off The car was stopped and the
| injured woman was removed to her home
by the conductor and motorman.
DIR. Stone, the railway company's sur
geon, was summoned and went out on a
special car. The doctor dressed her in
jures and made her as comfortable as pos
sible, and subsequently, took her to the
Emergency Hospital The three fingers
were amputated after she reached the insti-
tuition, and Miss Harms will probably be
compelled to remain under treatment for
several days