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CHAPTER Il.--contlnusd.

Here tne conversation was inter-
rupted by the arrival of supper. and
the two men talked of trivial things
until the conclusion of the meal, when
Pope produced a bottle OF brandy,
filled glass, and passing the bottle
to the leveled arm of his guest, began
in sober earnest:
1.-THE idea of trying for my fortune
as a pirate came into my head on
hearing of Jackman's adventure. You
have the spirit of the buccaneer and
know something of the life of the
pirate. Why should not shrewd, res.
olute and fearless man easily fill his
hold?"
Given ship, given a crew, there
is plenty to be done, no doubt" said
Crystal. But it's perilous work; it's
short shift if you're nabbed. But why
won't you give me your scheme?"
Captain Pope considered a little.
A'If l satisfy you that it may be done,
will you join me as second in COM
mand?"
YES" answered Crystal like an
echo.
See here" said Pope, in q low,
cold emphatic voice. Il want money
to fit out this expedition. Now there
was deal Of valuable plate in my
family and 1t all went, In ways there
is no need to describe, into the hands
of an aunt Of mine, a woman who
lives on a small income in a little
house called Updown, hard by Mar
gate. A large portion of that plate
is mine by right Of my being my
fathers son. / choose to think it so,
and | mean to have it." He clenched
his fist and let 1t fall.
''The value?" said Crystal coolly.
"All fifteen hundred pounds"
"That1l buy you the ship. Where's
the cash to come from to victuaI
herr"
"Staunton will take three hundred
down and bill for the remainder.
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CHAPTER III.
The BURGLARY.


Twelve days had passed since the
foregoing. Approaching Margate roads
was a small sloop with a great main
sail swelling at her mast, which was
stayed In the most unsightly manner
aft.
Crystal and Pope stood together
near the long tiller over which Bobbin
was hanging, gazing at the scene
around them.
II have been turning the matter
over, Crystal" said Pope, and I'm
certain our best chance lies in bring.
ing up off Margate and sending the
boat round to Dumpton Gap to wait
for US after we've landed. If this
sloop comes within sight of the
Families she'll be sending a boat"
You're right in keeping ont of sight
Of that there Families, gents" Cx-
claimed Bobbin. Il don't know ship
of-war where brighter lookout's
kept"
Presently the sloop was within an
easy pull of Margate town. Here Cap
tain Pope brought her to stand, and
the boat was launched. Pope and Crys-
tai had talked long and earnestly. All
was settled and nothing remained but
to go ashore, get the plate, and sail
away for Hamburg
There were three men and Captain
Pope; these were to go in the boat,
leaving Crystal to see to the sloop,
whose canvas they had snugged for
him. The three were to plumber poor
Miss Horribly, and Captain Pope, her
nephew, was one Of them.
When the boat reached the shore
he stepped out, and the hired men,
one Of them named Steve merely, the
other called Madison, followed.
It was drawing on to midnight whom
Pope and his men came to gate in a
tall hedge. Pope pushed open the
gate and the three walked swiftly to
the house, using one side Of an emer-
aid sward that was divided by mar
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stare at the shapes which were grow
Ing in the gloom and therefore APP
preaching, cried out with one OF those
oaths he was so free with, IL believe
| see their muskets. Are they armed2
II so they arc blockaders and we
must cut them down or be taken"
mot by two" says Madison, and
he struck the pistol in his breast.
The line Of path rose and fell.
There was not bush behind which
the three could conceal themselves.
But since the approaching men were
plain in view, the three also must
have been seen by them. II was use.
less TO turn aside.
"Shove right on" says Pope, and
leave me to do the talking. They may
not be what | think"
He set his teeth and they trudged
on, grotesque in bulk with their bun.
dies. The approaching men were
walking lelsurely. Not until they were
within pistol shot, so unsatlsiylng
was the light, could Pope make sure
that each carried a musket on his
shoulder, that they we're sailors, a
couple Of blockaders, In short, from
the man-of.war in the Downs. They
stopped and one challenged Pope's
party.
You're out late, bo's. Where e
bound TO. Are them your kits on your
backs"
Were bound for Ramsgate." Pope
answered. I'm master Of a ship lying
in the Downs, and these are two OF
my men. Goodnight. lots pass
you"
And he made as II he would ad.
vance.
Whats in them bundles?" asked
one Of the man.of.warsmen gruhiy and
determinedly. Come. we must find
that out"
These bundles contain property OF
my own" said Pope, speaking coolly.
see here we are three 10 two, and
shall we ask you to give US or your.
selves a chance7 Why. my hearts,
though we serve under different
flags, we are sailors all. Here's ten
guineas to divide between YOU"
He dropped his bundle to get the
money. and the plate clanked as II
smote the hard path.
Take this" said he. pulling out
long leather purse, "and let US be
gone as peaceably disposed men In the
name Of the King
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"But first, sir" says Captain Pope,
win you ask your lovely daughter to
bring us something to drink"
Miss Crossman placed bottle OF
brandy upon the table and went out,
langulshing at Pope, who had very
good knowledge OF the use Of his own
eyes.
"Crossman," says Crystal, opening
fire at once, ''I'll tell you what we've
come here to talk to you about. My
friend Captain Pope is the son of
gentleman who owned a quantity Of
plate. This fine silver plate found its
way into the possession Of an old
lady, Captain Pope's aunt. but 1t don't
belong to her, it belongs to Pope. He
was at sea when the lawyers got fin.
gerlng the property, and, like all sail
ors he was robbed. My friend wants
to recover his own"
very natural and proper" exclaim.
ed Crossman. What might be the
value Of this ere plate, slr?"
From twelve to fifteen hundred
pounds" answered Pope. But it'll
fetch, allow, no more than from six
to eight hundred"
Crossman nodded as though he
should say, Fire away, don't see
your meaning"
Pope then told him that the plate
was slowed away in a lonely house,
near Margate, occupied by the old
lady. and maybe others-he could not
yet tell; that he had once had an idea
Of fetching his property by road; but
was hindered by the troubles and
perils he foresaw when he and his
companions left the house with the
plate.
I'm fact" he eaid, I'VE should be
chased and captured"
And hanged" said the ex-prize.
fighter.
For possessing myself Of my own"
cried Pope, with his eyes full Of cruel.
ty and temper, as he bridled and
threw his strong arm dramatically on
to the table.
They'd hang US, Pope" grunted
Crystal.
ANY way" continued Pope, flashing
into cheerfulness and cordially. the
road being out Of the question, Mr..
Crossman, nothing but the water re-
mains; and We propose to proceed for
our property by sea-"
How can l help your said Cross
man, looking uneaslly at Crystal.
"7ou may put me In the way Of
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Curse him! II he didn't give me that
chance, he'll find his ship gone. For
I've made up my mind. I'm a des-
perate man. The black flag flies
aboard the Gypsy already. and l see
plumber enough In our hold to main
tain US as gentlemen for life"
"How dye mean to fetch this
plate?" asked Captain Crystal.
There be two ways" responded
Captain Pope; you may take 1t by
road, or you may take it by water.
My idea, Crystal, is to hire a ten or
twelve-ton cutter, and sail to Margate,
land, seize the plate, march with 1t
aboard, and sail away across to Ham
burg, where | know merchant who
would take the stuff of my hands at
a good price. We should then return
and there will have been no risk"
ut may be DONE" said Crystal, but
what with the burglary, and what with
the bringing of the plate across coun-
try, and what with It's shipment on a
coast where the blockaders get the
sight Of lynxes and the smell OF blood
hounds from the Jobs the smugglers
put 'em to, it'll prove as dangerous
an undertaking as could ever make
the stoutest heart pause"
do you pause?" cried Pope, wild.
iy leaning forward and staring with
desperate glowing eyes at the other.
Crystal tapped here and there with
his square foot.
"I don't pause" said he. 81 raise
objections to grease your keels with.
It may be done, say. Where do you
look to find seamen"
T may profess respectable voy-
age. and they'll sign for an honor
able run. When we are at sea, I'll
call them aft, and those who object
I'll send adrift."
That's IT," said Crystal grinning
~T1l help ye to find some stif 'uns.
How many Of a crew."
"A hundred and eighty TONS" unused
Pope. ALLOW for ten men to be sent
adrift. What say to a company Of
forty?"
"oh, plenty" echoed Captain Crys-
tai swiftly, but plenty II you please,
Pope. for sharp work. This sort Of
cruise is not Z thing a man extends"
NO. by heaven" answered Pope
But I shah want ten thousand pounds
OUT of It
"A man must live" said Crystal.
I've fought for this country as pri-
Waterman, and ~ God Il our saviour
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I don't mean to starve for her. I'm
with ye, Pope"
They sat drinking and talking until
about the hour Of eleven. Pope found
the ideas, and Crystal the objections;
and In this fashion they trimmed the
sail of their ordinary project, till, with
a strange hearty cry. Pope struck a
powerful hand into his friends, say
ing, "You see now how 1t may be
done? Tomorrow we'll dine together
at the Mitre, and thence to Rother-
hithe."
Mr.. William Crossman was we'll
known character at Rotherhithe in
the early years of this century.
His public house was after the regu-
lar pattern of low taverns. 1t had a
bar behind which stood sometimes
Mrs. and sometimes Miss Crossman;
and It had q parlor which was very
comfortably fitted. The place smelled
foully Of acid ale, and was commonly
full of seafaring men, some of them
of rather peculiar type.
Now, after dining at the Mltre, as
had been prearranged, Captain Pope
and Captain Crystal arrived at the
Camperdown public house, and en-
tered
"This is Captain Pope. friend of
mine, Miss Angelica" says Crystal,
and Pope flourished his hat to the
lady, who bowed and simpered as she
sank in a curtsey.
Pope was about to order two glasses
Of brandy, when Crystal stopped him
by saying they would drink with Cross
man, and as he spoke Crossman him
self stood in his parlor door taking a
view Of the company with his enc
eye. He saw Crystal and nodded. and
the two captains Immediately made
for him.
We've come to have yarn with
you" says Crystal, taking Crossman's
great fist. This is my particular
friend, Captain Pope. Shut the door,
! William, for we want to be private"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-07-30
ODDITIES IN PET NAMES.
Varying Terms Of Endearment In Dlf.
ferent Countries.


"Tf man in this country calls his
wife cat, the foundation is laid for
a divorce suit" said the man who
travels. But a French woman
takes the same word as a term Of en-.
dearment. It's odd how the choicest
phrases in the vocabulary Of affection
Of one people are used for quite an
opposite purpose by another nation.
Ore OF the most familiar and most
coveted phrases Of endearment
among the French. for instance, il
my little pig and my little puppy
dog Is also well liked.
But II the Frenchman were to
call Mime. Narcisse duck as an
American husband might call his bet
ter half, she would be very much
offended. One of the oldest pet
names that I ever heard OF was that
used by a famous German general,
who always called his wife my little
kernel Of coffee They were divorced
at last, however, and cynic said
that the generals pet name should
have been my dear little stack Of
bayonets,' for the lady was said to
have had a very sharp tongue.
know a devoted disciple Of Walton.
who, when writing to his wife while
on a fishing expedition, calls her my
dear little speckled trout"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-07-30
CHAPTER w.
The March to the Sea.

When they left the cottage they
shut the house door, securing 1t by
a wedge. Not living shape moved
in any direction. Come now" says
Pope, "and let's step out lads"
They got into the road, every man
with a heavy bundle of plate over HIS
shoulder, and started at a walk that
came near to trot. By-and-by they
came to narrow turning which they
took, and skirting the little town Of
Broadstairs, they entered Some undu-
lating fields, sinking and rising over
which went tape-like path.
Look" says Steve, coming to a
stand, "aint those two men ahead
yonder lookouts?"
Captain Pope. after prolonged
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-07-30
A "cHIMNEY" OF BABEL
Antwerp Village Possesses the TaliesI
Factory Shaft.

Antwerp Village Possesses the TaliesI
Factory Shaft.
Hoboken, a village on the Schelde
u few miles above Antwerp, and CON
nected with It by river. rail and tram,
boasts to-day OF possessing the tallest
factory SHIFT in the world. II was com,
pleted last year and can readily be
distinguished from Antwerp. rising
above the distant trees. Its height
is 4lO feet 60 feet higher than St
Paul's cathedraD. It's inside base diam
eter 80 feet, and that at It's summit
10 feet The walls begin with thick
ness OF 81 feet, but at the top have
dwlndled TO single Flemish brick.
and measure only ~ inches. Eight
great underground flues connect the
monster with the smelling furnaces II
IL built to serve; they are high enough
for a man to walk In. One hundred
feet above the ground the shaft 10
cIrcled with an immense reservoir,
carried on stone corbels, which feed
the works with water at constant
pressure. This chimney has been built
for a company that carries on the un-
usual business Of melting down pig
lead TO extract the small amount OF
silver It contains. Interest and con-
sideration for others dictated the I'M
usual proportions Of the shaft; for
not only were the furnace fumes
found noxlous to nelghborIng vegeta-
ton, but also II was discovered that
to condense the heavy smoke and wash
the SCOT for escaping silver was =
profitable course TO adopt.
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Brief, but Pithy.

A Characteristic story Of the late
Sir Hector Macdonald is Just told.
Always a man Of few words. when
sending bis only son to public school
for the first time he addressed the fol-
lowing briss note to the headmaster:
Herewith boy Hector. to DO made .
man Of"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-07-30
Worse Than Some othsrs.

Husky Henry-"Dey say dat desc
Egyptian cigarettes will make you
sick"
Gritty George-"Sum Of dem will. A
dude give me one wild his name stamp
ed in violet on t."
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-07-30

Shooting 10 Popular
Shooting Il the most popular method
Of suicide
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-02-02
Delta Chi Anniversary Banquet.

The Delta Chi fraternity held its
first anniversary banquet on Saturday
night at the Delicatessen cafe. Delta
Chi takes its members from the law
department Previous TO the banquet
Frank Ray Yoke, of Morgantown, was
initiated. The dining room was taste
fully decorated for the occasion. Six
teen plates were laid. An elaborate
menu was served.
The following is the list OF toasts:
Toastmastcr, j. h. Brady; "The
Bench and Bar, Judge q. S. Kendall,
Of Fairmont; 1.-THE Alumni" M. M.
Nicely, of Fairmont; "Delta Chi Fra
ternity," H. l.. Duval; .West Vir-
ginia Chapter of Delta Chi" Robert
M. Brown; 1.-THE Initiates" Allison
Sweeney Fleming; 'Our Chosen Pro-
fession,r e. j. Wilcox.
The active members of the chapter
are: w. ID. Meadows, Harry Scherr,
Albert j. Cellett, Horace FL. Withers,
C. j. Hyer, II. L. Duval, j. B Brady,
L. D. linn, F. r. Yoke, Herbert w.
Dent, Robert NJ. Brown, A. Sweeney
Fleming, e. j. Wilcox, Francis
O'Brien, Benjamin f. Stout, and Rob-
ert III. Boyd.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-02-02
DELTAS INITIATE.
Greeks Have a Very Pleasant Time
Friday Night.

Friday evening the Gamma Delta
Chapter of Delta Tau Delta held in
their hall their second initiation for
this year.
Those who were led into the mvs-
teries OF this fraternity were Messrs
Eugene Barnhart of Shepherdstown,
Dnnkin Lodge of Bridgeport and
james A. GlvIniger OF Charleston.
After the initiation was over the
merry crowd repaired to the Delica
lessen for the banquet where an
elaborate spread was awaiting them.
The Alumni present were S. c.
Smith, VIM. S. John, Frank Corbin,
Walter Holland, A. 2. Collarn and
A. &. McChesney. Prof. Smith,
who always knows the right thing
to say at the right time and in the
right place was chosen toast master.
Fl. F. Rogers responded in very
pleasant and graceful manner to
"The Early History of Gamma Del
tai Charles G. Coffman ably and
enthusiastically discussed "The
Present Condition of our Chapter"
Lawrence P. Miller entertained very
attentively in his usual droll way on
"Heap Big Chapter OF Northern Con-
ference at Ann Arbor" Mr.. Miller re
Gently represented Gamma Delta in
this conference. Wade Burnside elo-
quently spoke on"What has the Fra
ternity done for me. Mr.. Gronniger
extemporaneously entertained on
my Short Experience 10 the Fra
ternity." The Alumni and other &C.
tives were given chance co express
their gratitude and warm feeling to
ward3 the local chapter as well as
the whole fraternity.
This makes seven men initiated
this year by the Delts, six of whom
are attending the University for
their first year. The local chapter
has now seventeen active men.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-02-02
Died.

JAcoBs-Died at his home on
Foundry street at five thirty Mon
day morning February 2, of the
weaknesses incident to age. MIR.
Cephas Jacobs aged rs years.
Mr.. Jacobs had been sick for some
time suffering from an attack of
paralysis AID tho end was not un
expected. His three sons Judge L.
Perry. of New Martlnsville, w. L.,
o; Indianapolis, and Elmer F., OF
tlnrgantown together with his wife
we're gathered at his bedside when
the end came. Death came painless.
Nv and he seemed to fall asleep. Mr..
Jacobs for many years had been
prominent in Morgantown but
during the past few years had re-
tired from active pursuits to spend
his declining years in well earned
repose. The entire community ex-
tends its sympathy to those who are
bereaved. The funeral announce
ment has not yet been made.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-02-02
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

METHODIST episcopal CHURCH., Nor
gantown, w. Va.
GEORGE G. STURGISS, Chairman,
Building Committee.
F. r. CONSTOCK, Architect, 20 East
And Street, New York City.
All estimates must be made out On
special blank forms obtained from Arch
itect or Chairman.
ALI estimates sealed, and delivered to
Chairman by mail, or personally, at his
office in Morgantown, w. Va, on or De-
fore two o'clock p. m February 10th,
1908.
No estimate received or considered
after above time, unless the postmark
shows that it was mailed in proper time,
so that under ordinary circumstances, it
mentioned.
All estimates will be opened at
O'Clock, the next morning after the day
when estimates are delivered.
A decision will be made in reference
to this work within three days from date
of opening estimates.
The uccessful contractor, when con-
tract is signed, will furnish bond for
80 per cent. of the total amount Of his
contract, for the faithful completion oil
his contract.
Said bond will be made to the entire
satisfaction OF the Chairman.
A general estimate must include ev-
erything specified in the portfolio for -
Mason specifications.
Carpenter specification, which In
cludes Glazing, Roofing, Hardware,
Painting, Iron Work.
Plumbing specification which includes
Gas Piping
Heating specification.
Electric Wiring specification.
No general contractor will include an
estimate Tor the following parts as spec
flied, for the building committee reserve
the right to get separate estimates or
each part:
Furniture and Organ Case specifica
ton.
Light Fixture specification.
Art Glass specification.
Interior Decoration specification.
Separate estimates can be made upor
any part of the work. but must be com
plete for that particular part of the work
For example, specified in the Masor
Specification, and bound up in the sepa
rate cover for Mason Specification.
Make out each separate estimate or
the blank form properly raarked for Thu
part of the work.
All Drawings, Details and Specifiea
tons can be seen at the Office OF thu
Chairman.
The Architect will be at the Peabod,
Hotel. Morgantown, W. Va, Februar,
9th, 1908, to answer any questions.
When You Build, Make No Mistake,
You will If you don't go and se
Middleton, the contractor, before let
ting your mason work.
Mr.. Middleton is general contrac
tor in all branches of masonry, and h'
would be pleased 10 furnish estimates
on all kinds of brick and stone work
all kinds of plastering, concrete, celia
walls, cement sidewalks, and all simi
lar work.
You can dnd him at All From
street, or by Peoples phone, or Z. o
Box asa tt
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-02-02

G. e. Mccoy of Hoult spent Sunday
in town. He recently returned from
a visit to the Southern part of the
state.
III. L. Scrafford who formerly lived
here is now in charge Of the construc-
tion of the Cum berland Pipe Line
in Kentucky. Mr.. Scraifvrd has
just completed 100 miles of the new
pipe line.
A VERY pleasant dance was given
at the Turn Verein on Saturday even.
ing. Many people went down from
town. These affairs at the club are
always enjoyed by those who attend.
EVERY night this week there viii
be something doing at the Opera
House. The list Of attractions is .
good one and there will be q fine
crowd out every night TO witness th.
performances. The glee club vii
draw fine house,
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Rent ana Want Ads.

For sALE--Three or four new bed
room suites. Have never been used.
Will be sold at bargain. Call al
this office.
For RENT:-Furnished room. In
quire OF Mrs. Echart, 1873 Bumbo
Lane, near Front ST.
LosT-A shield-shaped pin, with 8
reproduction of the Old Maryland fiae
on its surface. Finder please return
to this Office and receive reward.
WANTED: Manager for New Branch
of our business here in Morgantown
Write promptly, with references.
The Morris Wholesale House, Cincln-
natl, Ohio.
Fox RENT-Cottage from April
1st. Call on Frank Pride corner
High and Peasants St
POCKET BOOK LosT-Lost on Sat
urday night between H. S. Hayes
store and South Morgantown dark
red pocket book containing $35 il
cash. There was twenty, ten
and five dollar bill in it. Finder
will be most literally rewarded by
leaving the book at this office.
House FOR sALE-Six Thousand
dollars buys seven roomed hous'
on Front street. The lot is 434 by
1875 feet. Possession given on Apri
first. Apply at
H. C. BAKER Hardware Company
For SALE AT A BARGAIN: Home
grand graphphone including reprodu
ca Recorder, IA inch recording horn
shaving knife, and sixty five CRANE
records. Call on or addrss.
G. L. ST. CLAIR.
/ FaR sALE.-Three new houses ant
lots, all rented and paying IL pc
cent above taxes and insurance. $3
600 buys the three, Be quick ant
make something.
w. K. ST. CLAIR,
Point Marion, Pa