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'Qufnt!' 'Seix!'' Sept ct lie var in turn
called Law, still coolly. still regarding with
ilttie interest the growing heap of coin upon
the board opposite the ,glittering ring which
he had left lying the table.
V1ngt-un, ct lie var
Good God"' cried Castleton, the sweat
breaking out upon his forehead. See the
fellows luck!-Pembroke, sure he hath
stole thy slipper. Such run of cards was
never seen In this room since Rigby of the
Ienth made his great game four years
ago."
'Vingt-cinq; ct lie var said John Law.
calmly.
VIII touched his sleeve. The stake had
now grown till the money on the board
meant matter of hundreds of pounds
which might be removed at any turn the
winner chose. 1t was there but for the
stretching out of the hand. Yet this strange
genius sat there, scarce deigning to smile
at the excited faces Of those about him.
I'll lay thee fifty to one that the next
turn sees thee lose!' cried Castleton
Done" said John Law
The icness in the air seemed now an
actual thing. There was, in the nature of
this play. something which no man at that
BOARD. hardened gamesters as they all were,
mad ever met before 1t was indeed as
though Fate were there, with her hand
upon the shoulder of a favored son.
You lose, Mr.. Casteton," said Law,
calmly as the cards came up again his
way He swept his winnings from the
coin pushed out to him.
Now We have thee, Mr. Law cried
Pembroke, zone more turn, and l hope
your very good nerve will leave the stake
Oh the board, for so We'll see it all come
BACK to the bank, even as the sheep come
home at eyentide. Here your lane turns
Apd It's at the last stage, for the next is
the limit Of the rules of the game. But
you'll not win it.
Anything you like for a little personal
wager" said the other, with no excite
ment in his voice
Why. then, anything you like yourself,
SIR" said Pembroke.
Your little slipper against fifty pounds 2"
asked John Law.
"Why-yes-," hesitated Pembroke for
the moment feeling doubt of the luck that
had favored him so long that evening I'D
rather make it sovereigns, but since Won
name the slipper, l even make it So for l
know there is but one chance in hundreds
that you win"
The players leaned over the table as the
deal went on. Once, twice, thrice the
cards went round. A sigh, a groan, a long
breath broke from those who looked at the
deal. Neither groan nor sigh came from
John Law. He gazed indifferently at the
heap of coin and paper that lay on the
table, and which, by the law of the play,
was now his own.
''Trente ct lie va he said. IT knew that
1t would come. Sir Arthur, I half regret
to rob thee thus, but shall ask my slipper
In hand paid. Pardon me, too, If I chide
thee for risking it in play. Gentlemen,
there is much in this little shoe, empty as
it isl
He handled it upon his finger, hardly
looking at the winnings that lay before
him. Tis monstrous pretty, this little
SHOE" he said, rousing himself from his
half reverie.
"Confound thee, manr cried Castleton,
that is the only thing we grudge. OF
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CHAPTER Nv.
The Point of Honor.

TELL me- friend Castleton," said Penn
broke. banteringly. art still adhering to
thy country drink of lambs wool? Me-
thinks burnt ale and toasted apple might
better be replaced in thy case by a beaker
of stronger waters. You lose, and still you
LOSE
May a plague take it," cried Castleton.
i've had no luck these four days. It's
that cursed lap-dog of the duchess. Ugh! I
saw It In my dreams last night
Cad your own fortune in love must be III
enough. Sir Arthur" said Beau Wilson. as
he pushed back his chair during this little
lull in the play Of the evening.
And tell me why Beau?''
Because of us all who have met here at
the Green Lion these last months not one
hath ever had so steady a run of luck. Sure
some fairy hath befriended thee. Sept ct
de va, sept ct lie vail hear 1t in my ears
tonight. even as Castleton sees the lap-dog
Man, you play as though you read the pack
quite through"
"Ah. ten. you admit that there is some
such thing as a talisman. I'll not deny that
1 have had one these last three evenings.
but I feared to tell We all, lest I might be
waylaid and robbed of my good-luck
charm
Tell US. tell us. man. what 1t ISL cried
Castleton. Sept ct lie va has not been
made in this room before for many a month
yet here thou contest with the run of sept
ct lie va thrice in as many hours"
We'll, them continued Pembroke. still
smiling, I'm make a small confession.
Here is my charm. Salute it!'
He cast on the table tie Indian mecca sin
which had been shown the same party at
the Green Lion few evenings before.
Eager hands reached for it.
'Treacheryr' cried Castleton. II did Du
Mesne four pounds for the shoe myself"
"Oh ho!' said Pembroke, so you too
were after It. Well, the long purse won, as
1t doth ever. / secretly gave cur wander
ing wood ranger, ex-galley slave of France.
the neat sum of f25 for this little shoe.
Poor fellow, he liked Ill enough to part
with It; but he said, very sensiby, that the
E25 would take him back to Canada, and
once there. he could not only get many such
shoes. but see the maid who made this one
Tor him, or, rather, made 1t for herself. As
for me. the price was cheap. You could
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not replace 1t in all the exchange for any
money. Moreover, to show my canniness
I've won back It's cost a score of times this
very night
He laughingly extended his hand for the
moccasin, which Wilson was examining
closely.
IT'S clever made said the latter And
what tale the owner Of it carried. If halt
ne says be true, we do Ill to bide here in old
England Let us take ship and follow Mon
sieur du Mesne."
Twould be long chase. mayhap," said
Pembroke. refiectively. Yet each Of the
men at that little table in the gaming room
OF the Green Lion coffee house ceased in his
lingering the cards. and gaZed upon this
product of another world.
Pembroke was first to break the silence
and as he heard football at the door, he
called out:
"Ho. fellowl Go fetch me another bottle
or Spanish, and do not forget this time the
brandy and water which 1 told thee to
bring half an hour ago."
me step came nearer, and as 1t did not
retreat, but entered the room, Pembroke
called out again: Make haste man, and
go on
The. footsteps paused, and Pembroke
looked up, as one does when a strange pres
ence comes into the room. He saw. stand
| ing near the door a tall and comely young
man. whose carriage betokened him not III
born. The stranger advanced and bowed
graVely. Pardon me, SIR he said, but
rear am awkward in thus intruding. The
man showed me up the stair and bade me
enter. He said that l should find here Sir
Arthur Pembroke, upon whom l bear letters
from friends of his in the north"
Sir" said Pembroke, rising and advanc-
ing, you are very welcome and 1 ask
pardon for my unwilling speech"
Il come at this hour and at this place. -
said the newcomer, for reasons which may
seem good little later. My name is John
Law of Edinboro', SIR"
All those present arose.
Sir, responded Pembroke, II am de-
lighted to have your name. l know Of the
acquaintance between your father and my
own. These are friends Of mine and / am
delighted to name We to each other Mr..
Charles Castleton; Mr.. Edward Wilson We
are are all mere to XIII the ancient enemy, time.
It's an hour of night when one gains an
appetite for one thing or another, cards or
cold joint. l know not why we should not
have bit of both2'
With your permission. shall be glad to
join We at either" said John Law. II have
still the appetite of traveler-in faith,
rather a better appetite than most travellers
may claim, for 1 swear I've had NO more
to eat the last day and night than could be
purchased for pair of shiIings.''
Pembroke raised his eyebrows scarce
knowing whether to be amused at this
speech or nettled by Its cool assurance
Some Ill fortune?'-he began politely.
There is no such thing as Ill fortune ;.
own fault. Forsooth 1 must explore Roman
roads by night. England hath builded bet
ter, and the footpads have the Roman WAYS
My brother Willie waiteth below. n We
please. good friends; and is quite as hungry
| as myself, besides having pricked finger
to boot-and l lost what little we had about
us. and we came through with scarce a
good shirt between the two"
peal of laughter greeted him as he
pulled apart the lapels OF his coat and
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CHURCH CALLS PASTOR.
Rev. j. Luther Franz Invited to Serve
Washington Congregation.

At a regularly called meeting of the con-
gregation of ST. Marks Lutheran Church
held yesterday morning, Rev. ]. Luther
Frantz Of Salem, Va, was unanimously
elected to the pastorate of the church to
fill the vacancy caused by the resignation
of Rev. ]. c. Bowers. The call will be
formally extended to Mr.. Frantz at once
and it is confidently expected by the con-
gregation that he will accept.
The congregation also acted upon the
resignation Of Rev Mr. Bowers, which was
rendered October 8, in order that he might
accept a call to Calvary Lutheran Church.
Baltimore 1t is stated that the congrega-
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man is a stranger to me- l hardly got his
name fair
Wilson is his name sir" said Penn
broke, "a very good friend of us all. He is
of good family, and doth keep his coach
and-four like any gentleman. For him we
may vouch very we'll"
wilson," cried Law, springing now to
his feet. Its not him known as Beau
Wilson? Why, my dear sirs his father
was friend to many of my kin long ago
why. sir, this is one of those to whom my
mother bade me look to get my first ways
of London well laid OUT
These are some Of the ways OF London"
said Pembroke grimly..
But is there no fashion in which this
matter can be accommoda ted?
Pembroke and Castleton looked at each
other, rose and passed him, each raising
his hat and bowling courteously
Your servant, sir" said the one: and
Your servant, sir" said the other
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tion made every effort to retain Mr. Bow
ers as pastor of the church. and his resig-
nation was accepted with universal regret
by the members of the church, as his rela-
tions win the congregation during his ras-
torate of six years have been most salts
factory. MI Bowers leaves for his sue
cessor, 1t Is said, loyal, hard-workins and
harmonious congregation. .
In the last week of this month a farewell
reception will be rendered the retiring mas
tor, and he will preach his farewell sermon
next Sunday night. Mr.. Bowers expects to
take charge OF his duties in the new field
November 9
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Suit for Maintenance.

Suit for maintenance was filed today In
the Supreme Court OF the District of Co
lumbia by Annie B. Conway. through At
torney Mason n. Richardson, against AL
bert P. Conway. 1t is stated that the
parties were married the 26th OF June, 1888,
and have one child. Mrs. Conway asserts
that her husband deserted her May 10 last,
since which time he has failed to contribute
toward her support.
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ton and forever stand a monument to
American patriotism"
1t was further resolved that the adjutant
general be instructed to send properly at
tested copies Of the preamble and resolu-
lions to all the members of the Senate and
House of Representatives
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-13

The mayor Of Toronto has cabled an ap-
peal to the mayor of Cardiff to induce the
coal miner operators to give Canada the
preference In meeting the emergency aris-
ing from the American coal strike.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-13

A. B. Chinn, one of the most prominent
business men in Kentucky, was shot to
death in his home, in Lexington. by two
masked burglars.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-13
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.
Chicago News.

Even the pessimist thinks he's optimisn
Patience Is a virtue found chiefly in lazy
people.
A little learning often saves a man from
jury duty
Consistency is a Jewel that is often swapped
kissing may be unhealthy. but nothing risked
nothing gained
Some girls are engaged once too often and
some once too seldom.
Girls are illogical because they are too fond
Of begging the question.
Fewer marriages would be failures II love
were only blind In one eye.
Any man who boasts OF having small feet
also has a diminutive brain.
Laugh and the world laughs with you-unIess
you laugh at your own jokes
good many inventors plainly show that
they are related to necessity.
1t doesn't matter II a woman isn't pretty, II
she doesn't know she Is ugly.
Some girls go abroad to complete their educa-
ton and some marry at home.
A yellow dog counts that day lost when no
body condeseends to kick him.
What a pity It is that law preventing the
birth of fools is impracticable
Any woman who admits that her shoes are too
tight is inclined to be masculine.
To the ills that flesh is heir TO the average
woman adds the Ills she never has.
1t must be an awful strain on the red-nosed
man who tries to look intellectual
woman can forgive a mans self love II he
also loves another-and she is the other.
Beauty may be only skin deep. but the i'm
preston 1t makes extends much deeper.
A man usually has to go after things several
times before they begin to come his way.
If a man is in love his intentions are as
serious as his attentions are ridiculous.
Nothing is more distressing than young men
trying to act old or old men trying to act
young.
Money that man doesn't save by remaining
q bachelor would probably support a wife and
ten children.
When fortune begins to smile on some men
they think 1t is up to them to sit down and
bask in the smile.
Nothing pIeases q spinster when she has oc-
casionally to stop at hotel like being
signed TO suite 16."
Many an octogenarian can attribute his
longevity TO the fact that he never called an
other liar.
After blowing in his substance the foolish
youth visits the pawnshop for the purpose
of raising the wind.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-13
IN HONOR OF ocLETHoRPE.

II has often been remarked with sur
prise by Georgians and citizens of other
states that Georgia has no monument to
the memory OF her noble founder.
Several times an effort for the removal
of this reproach from Georgia's fame has
been undertaken, but for some reason has
never been carried through.
We observe with pleasure that char
tered corporation has been formed for the
discharge OF this patriotic duty.
The ineorporators are the following we'll
known citizens Of Savannah. Brunswick
and other South Georgia localities: Chas.
S. Wylly James L. Foster, Walter @.
Charlton, c. Downing VIM. B. Burroughs.
D. Watson VIM.
They propose to erect an Oglethorpe
monument at Frederick and in an address
to the people of Georgia make this strong
appeal:
ON the one hundred and sixty-eight
years that have elapsed since the found
ing Of the colony, we have grown from a
population OF one hundred and seventy
souls TO more than 100000, and from q
struggling colony TO a great state. In all
these years and with this great growth
not ever has there been placed even one
tablet in honor OF the man 10 Whom We
owe almost our very existence as a state.
Glynn county was his chosen place Of res
idence and on st. Simons Island is situat-
ed the only home he ever owned in the
new world. The association deems it a
very fit and proper thing that citizens OF
the state and county should erect a stone
to the memory of one who in life furnished
the brightest example in history Of those
highest OF Christian virtues, charity and
self abneyation, and whose life was con-
secrated to the struggling colony OF Geor-
fgia- We ask OF the public men, women
and children, such aid as they can extend
towards the furthering of this object.
subscriptions viii be received and &C
knowledged by any Of the association"
This cause must commend itself power
fully to the pride and gratitude Of the peo-
pie of this state.
In the hands Of such men as those who
have organized the James 2. Oglethorpe
Memorial association the enterprise will
surely succeed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-13
WHAT A FALLING Off

The distrust Of the Pennsylvania state
authorities on the part of President Mitch
ell and the striking coal miners generally
IS not to be wondered at.
Il IS a logical deduction from the record
of the party and the politicians who gov
ern that state and their predecessors in
office for years past. The following char
acterization of Pennsylvania present
government is so severe that probably
there is not another state in the union to
which it could be justly applied, but
there are strong reasons to believe that
It fits the case Of Pennsylvania.
The Chicago Chronicle says:
pennsylvania began its career as a
state as one of the most moral, enlight-
ened, Just and Democratic political So
cieties in the world. AS the chief seat
Of the protective tariff Moloch, the prin-
cipal altar OF the high priests Of favor
itissl, privilege. monopoly and plumber,
IL has become politically, industrially and
socially the rottenest commonwealth on
earth.
People who would understand the an
thracite coal problem and people who
would attempt to settle II must compre-
bend these facts. Many years of legal
tied crime and injustice are bearing their
The state OF Pennsylvania should deal
with the anthracite coal dispute. but the
state OF Pennsylvania is at present con-
trolled by the associated iron, steel and
ccal bandits, and the state Of Pennsylva-
MIA Is therefore but another name for the
criminals who manage the coal roads
and the coal mines.
THE governor of Pennsylvania is a
wretched creature of Matthew S. Quay
and his lawless associates. The leglsla-
ture Of Pennsylvania is an aggregation OF
corruptionists representing both political
parties, who are in the pay of the preda-
tory scoundrels who control the state.
Most of the courts of Pennsylvania are
corrupt or cowardly, many of them MAX
ing no attempt to conceal the fact that
they get their orders from the men who
are masters of the industry and the poll
tics of the state. Elections in Pennsylva-
MIA are conspicuous mockeries of a free
and enlightened suffrage. Intimidation,
bribery and false returns are habitual
Labor in Pennsylvania is the most
impoverished. degraded and brutalized to
be found anywhere on this hemisphere"
In order TO sustain this indictment It is
only necessary to put in evidence the I'M
disputed facts about the manner in which
the city of Philadelphia and the state of
Pennsylvania have plundered and dis
graced the last ten years by the men who
have been entrusted with their honor and
interests.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-13

said without. exaggeration that the gov
eminent OF the Philippines without the
friars would be an impossibility."
Later. Primo de Rivera, who has been
regarded as no friend of the religious, re-
ported TO his successor as follows:
'I do not believe the frlars can be re-
placed. 1T is true that among them there
are vicious men who commit abuses. but
these individuals are exceptional, and 1
believe the evils of the system can be
rcmedied without going TO extreme meas
ures. 1t is certain that the immense ma
jority of the friars are good men, wor-
thy Of every consideration, deserving or
much praise"
Mr. Bonsals estimate of the effects
that would be insured by the retention OF
the friars is radically different from that
of Governor Taft and the other officials
IN the Philippines.
They declare that the people hate the
friars TO an extent that will make them
a disturbing and irritating influence as
long as they are permitted TO remain in
the islands.
The settlement of the question seems to
be no nearer at hand than it was when
our government first took It up.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-13
The NUT GROWERS.

An Industrial interest that has already
attained large Importance in Georgia
and several other southern states and is
growing rapidly is represented by some
OF its most enterprising and successful
promoters at the Nut Growers conven-
ton. held last week at Macon. A num-
Der OF practical addresses have been de-
livered before this body by men who
have had experience in the cultivation OF
pecans and other marketable nuts. These
addresses and the discussions on the
points they presented are impressive as
to the importance OF nut cultivation in
the south. They viii also be helpful to
amateurs in this business and those who
desire to devote themselves to it. That
it win pay well II properly followed has
been sbundantly demonstrated and IT
viii probably gain fresh impetus from
this convention.
There is much territory IN the south
that is admirably suited to pecan growing
and nowhere have better regions been
found for IL than can be found in Geor-
gia. The growing OF pecans may be car
ried on in connection with other farm
work in almost any part OF Georgia with
comparatively little outlay and without
interfering with staple crops.
The possibilities OF making a profitable
side line" Of pecans are attracting the
attention OF many Georgia farmers. and
pecans are the source OF increasing rev.
enue in this state.
Like any other agricultural interest.
pecan growing requires intelligent meth
DDS for the best results.
The nut growers. by organizing and
holding their conventions. viii do much
to extend the benefits OF this business TO
those who are already engaged in II or
may undertake IT,
It is not necessary to give up the land
to q pecan grove as soon as the trees are
planted. II has been shown that two or
three crops OF cotton can be grown where
young grove has been set out, and the
cultivation given to the cotton will prove
beneficial to the trees. Then, when the
trees have grown to a size making a cot
ton crop impossible. cowpeas and other
leguminous crops should follow; and live
stock may be probably pastured in the
grove. Poultry raising and bee keeping,
II Is said, are more in place on a nut
grove than on an ordinary farm, where
poultry and bees often damage crops and
fruit.
The nut growers are enthusiastic over
their work and fits prospects, and II seems
that they have good reasons for being So