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Prisoners and Captiyes
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BY H. s. MERRlMAN

would take the ship home if there was no
watch below for any of them.
This program was ultimately carried
out to the letter. With the aid of good
fortune, safe and rapid passage was per-
formed, though, indeed, there was not too
much sleep for any on board. No mean
energy was displayed by Muggins among
others. lie gravely superintendent every
alteration of sail, every bit of work re-
curing all hands, and was never missing
from his post by night or day. When at
last the Channel pilot came on board,
gazing curiously up aloft, where things
were anything but taut, Muggins was
among the first to greet him with that
self-possesSed gentlemanliness which he
welded so unconsciously.
And during the voyage home Lieut..
Grace had studied his companion with
slow, comprehensive scrutiny. The two
commanders had not been thrown much
together, by reason of their duties being
separate, but it was not to this fact alone
that the naval officer attributed his fail
ure to make anything of Claud Tyars.
He had found this ex-wrangier calmly in
stalled in the humble post Of second mate
70 merchant sailing ship. Moreover,
there was no attempt to conceal an iden-
tity which was, to say the least of it,
strange. Tyars appeared in no way con-
scious of an unanswered question existing
in his intercourse with the naval officer,
and there was no suspicion of embarrasS-
ment such as might arise from anomaly.
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In Due Form.

Proprietor Ito new bookkeeper)-
Toungman, heard you swearing at the
way your predecessor kept the books,
Ind l may as well tell you that l don't
ike profanity and wish to hear no more
IF it.
New Bookkeeper-i beg your pardon,
Mr.. Trett. | was mcrely-er-t taking the
oath OF Office
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CHAPTER Y.

AT o'clock that night the Martial
found rest at last, moored safely along
side the quay in the East India dock.
There was little crowd of idlers upon
the pier and on the gates of the tidal
basin, for the fame of the ship had
spread. But more eyes were directed to-
ward the man who had done this deed
of prowess, for the huisan interest is,
after all, paramount in things in which
we busy our minds. For one who look
ed at the ship there were ten of those
mariners, dock laborers and pilots who
sought Tyars.
He amt one of us at ALL" muttered
a sturdy lighterman to his mate. "a gem
tleman, if yer please"
But gentleman or no gentleman, these
toilers of the sea welcomed the plucky
sailor with hoarse cheer. The stately
ship glided smoothly forward in all the
deep-seated glory of her moss grown
decks, her furnished brass, her slack
ropes. There seemed to be living spirit
of calm, silent pride in the tapering spars
and weather-beaten hull, as if the vessel
held high her head amid her sprucer COM
peers. She seemed to be conscious that
her name was far above mere questions
of paint and holystone. Her pride lay in
her deeds and not in her appearance.
Her sphere was not in mornings, but
upon the great seas. She came like a
soldier into camp, disdaining to wipe the
blood from off his face.
Tyars stood near the wheel, hardly
noticing the crowd upon the quay. The
pilot and the dockmaster had to some ex-
tent relieved him of his command, but
he still had certain duties to perform, and
he was still captain of the Martial, the
only man who sailed from London In her
to return again.
When at last she was moored and his
command had ceased he went below and
changed his clothes. When he came on
deck little later Claud Tyars was trans
formed. The keen, resourceful sailor was
merely a gentleman of the world. Self
possessed and somewhat cold in manner,
he was the sort of man one would expect
to meet on the shady side of PiCcadilly,
while his brown face would be accounted
for by military service in tropical eli.
mate.
Cro n. eoufinuedN
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Grace and Tyars were left alone amid
ships, for the men were busy throwing
their effects into the attendant boats
II hope" said Tyars, shat you will
not get into row for coming straight
home without calling at Madeira on the
chance of picking up more men,"
II don't anticipate any difficulty" was
the reply; my uncle has the pulling OF
a few of the strings, you know
Tyars nodded his head. There was
nothing more to be said. The two men
were already clambering down the ships
side, eager to get ashore.
"Good-by," said Grace, holding out his
hand "I-eh--I'm glad We got her
home"
"Good-by"
They shook hands, and Tyars stood still
upon the deck he had trodden so bravely,
while the little officer moved away to-
ward the gangway. Somehow there was a
sense of insufficiency on both sides. There
was something left unsaid, and yet Meth
er could think of anything to say. Grace
had not gone many yards when he stop
ped, hesitated, and finally returned.
II say, Tyars," he said, hurriedly, sis
this going to be the end of it all?
mean, are we going to lose sight of each
other now? We have been tnrown togeth-
err in rather singular way, and, under
peculiar circumstances, we have got on
very well together-haven't we?"
Tyars changed color beneath his sun
burn.
Yes he replied, with the awkward
geniality of a man accustomed to the
exercise of an iron reserve over any emo
ton. YES, we have got or very well"
II don't think we ought to lose sight
of each other" suggested Grace.
mo; | don't think we ought"
Then will you come up and see us in
town. The guv'nor would like to make
your acquaintance. Come and dine to-
morrow evening. No. 105 Brook street,
Grosvenor Square. You won't forget the
address,"
Thanks; shall be most happy. What
time do you dine?"
'Well, don't know. have been away
from home four years; but come at
seven"
Seven o'clock; No. 1O5 Brook street.
Thanks"
They had reached the gangway, and
Grace now turned with a little nod of
acknowledgment, and began making his
way down the unsteady steps into the
boat awaiting him. Tyars stood on the
grating, with one hand resting on the rail
of the ship, the other in his Jacket pocket.
by the way" called out Grace, as the
boatman showed off, bring Muggins."
That sage dog, standing between his
masters legs, wagged the white stump
that served him for a tail and dropped
his pointed ears in quick acknowledgment
of the mention of his name in way
which he knew to be friendly.
He is not accustomed to the habits
of polite society,"" remarked Tyars in a
shout, because the stream had carried the
boat astern already. HE has got out of
the way of it."
"Muggins is gentleman" shouted
Grace, "who knows how to behave him.
self in all societies and all circumstances.
You must bring him."
"All right!' laughed Tyars; and he
smiled down at the upturned eager face,
the quivering ears and twitching tail of
the dog-for Muggins knew well enough
that he was under discussion, and wait,
ed the verdict from his masters lips.
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''Bowly calls his wife's dog Sim
pie Life"
"Gracious! Whyy'
Because she leads it."-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
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or all Americans those of French
extraction spend the smallest proper
ton OF their income on food.
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Ito b. continued,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-26
The Gar and the Douma.

The ear appeals from the douma's ap-
peal to the people. He Issues. through his
new premier a statement explanatory or
the reasons which animated him in order
Ing the dissolution OF parliament The
statement reads like a weak attempt ar
Justification for an error of judgment II
ignores the dominant spirit of the period,
the spirit of progression.
The douma was created to avert a crisis
10 meet the demands Of the people for a
measure OF representative government Its
existence was based upon so-caIled funda-
mental law which outlined its powers and
prerogatives. II IS true. as the czar de-
clares. that Il had no sooner assembled than
IL began to reach for more power There
Will be none but partisans to question its
right 10 do so. the right OF every people to
seek a greater degree of freedom. The
douma found upon assembling that Its sjur-
isdiction was so limited that II continued In
existence II would serve no purpose what
ever for the amelioration OF the evil condi-
tions besetting Russia. Its program
promptly presented to the crown was in
erect revolutionary. II sought the material
enlargement OF the fundamental law The
car could not agree TO 1t. The dissolution
was the inevitable result.
II Gar Nicholas would ct this junesure
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-26
Fifty Hours on Duty.

Two freight trains came into collision in
Georgia Sunday morning. three trainmen
being killed and about fifteen cars totally
wrecked. The news dispatch concludes:
"The wreck was caused by the negligence
of the northbound conductor, who failed to
read his orders right. He claims that he
and the engineer had been on duty for fifty
consecutive hours"
Here Is one OF the most potent causes of
railroad accidents in this country. No man
can stand the long continued strain of I'M
interrupted service. 1t Is charged that on
some of the largest roads of the north en-
gineers, partly out of regard for their de-
sire to make extra wages, are sent out on
runs Immediately after they have brought
trains into terminals. Public sentiment has
for several years been pointedly demanding
the enactment of rigid laws forbiddfng the
employment of any person connected with
the running and dispatching of trains more
than a certain number OF hours in each
cay If such statutes were written and en-
forced there would be fewer mistakes In the
reading of orders and in their sending,
fewer errors of judgment in signal towers
and engine cabs. and in consequence fewer
disasters
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-26
More Business for Bryan.

And the anxious ones still pursue him.
The latest man to cross the Atlantic to
lay a case before Mr.. Bryan is the Hon.
Ollie James. the representative in Congress
from the first Kentucky district Things
political In the bluegrass state are in a
serious way. and the disruption OF the DEM
ocratic party is threatened. Beckhamites
and anti-Beckham are in battle array.
In November, ut primary. a democratic
state ticket and candidate for United
States senator are TO be nominated. Next
year the nominations are to be submitted
TO the people. and hot time Is expected.
The republicans. encouraged by the dissen-
siens In the ranks Of the opposition. are
strengthening their organization and are
hopeful of success. They won In 1895 over
a divided and angry opposition.
Gov. Beckham, who is a candidate for
the Senate against Mr.. McCreary. Is ac-
cused OF controlling and manipulating a ma
chine. The cry OF his opponents therefore
is. Down with the machine!'' The gov
ernor and his friends denounce the charge
as false, and proclaim themselves as much
the friends OF the people as the members
of the other faction. Candidates for the
places ON the state ticket, from governor
down. are ciassed as Beckhamites or anti
Beckhamites. machine men or anti-machine
men. and the temperature Is so high there
Is fear that the party may be sunstruck
and the field next year left open to the
republicans.
II is a situation full OF difficulties for an
outsider. Mr.. Bryan is very popular with
the bluegrass democrats, and they hear him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-26
Tom Johnson to the Front.

Is It Tom Johnson's idea to make the
arti-iniunction issue his own? Behold him
In Cleveland calmly pocketing the decree
of court and going ahead as If nothing
had happened Don't mind a little thing
like this" was his manner toward the
workmen whose operations he was direct
ing. And they didn't mind 1t. Mr.. Johnson
stood his ground. and the workmen, under
his eye and orders, continued tearing UP
a-railroad track. For the moment the
courts injunction was not worth the pa
per 1t was written on.
And then another point. which may show
Mr.. Johnson in the light of a maneuverer
for public favor. He was moving in the
interest of a lower street car fare Three
cents is the fare his company would es-
tabish. Presumably five cents is the old
company's fare. Here then Is no defiance
of law in mere anger or outrage, but in
the peoples behalf. Mr.. Johnson would
bring street car riding within the reach
of all. and In an effort to do that takes
chances with Judge on the bench
The case altogether presents some enter
tanning contradictions. Mr.. Johnson ap-
pears first as champion of the law. and
then as it's defer. The Cleveland council
had directed the removal of the street car
tracks on a certain route and the street
car company had ignored the order As
the mayor of the city Mr.. Johnson had
repaired to the scene and was supervising
the carrying out of the law when the
courts injunction was put into his hands.
The street car company on it's part ap-
pears first as defer of the law, and then
suppllant asking the laws protection
in its defiance OF the law. 1t paid no at
tention to the law as enacted by the COM
mon council of Cleveland. but rushed to
court and invoked the laws aid when
brought to book by Mayor Johnson.
Mr.. Johnson is an energetic sort of man.
a breezy politician, and this Is a case which
should develop all of his fighting qualities.
The question is pat to public interest Ohio
will soon be seething with politics. Mr..
Johnson Is In office, and wants a continue
ton of public favor He knows his audi
ence. He has courage. He likes applause.
He has been suspected of aiming as high as
the White House. For the moment there
fore let US all watch this round and solid
buckeye.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-26

frankly declare to his people and to the
world that he believes he went in the man
ffesto of last winter as far as 1T was safe
to go at the present. with certain distinct
promises of future advances toward
greater degree of liberty and representa-
ton In government, he would put his case
upon a much sounder basis than criticism
of the douma That body acted upon the
theory that the cxar's vague promises OF
future reforms were insincere. 1t had every
reason to question the Intentions OF the
crown. Generations OF reaction have bred
a persistent distrust of the autocracy. The
Russian people are practically convinced
today that they must fight for whatever
they get. and their representatives In the
douma were fighting when they adopted
the tactics that brought them into conflict
with the czar and led to their dispersal.
The douma Is not, Of course. immune from
criticism. 1t failed to develop harmonious
dominant party with consistent program.
1t demanded the establishment OF a respon-
sible ministry and could not offer COM
pact faction strong enough to sustain such
a ministry Therein lay its gravest fault.
and the one that will be most persistently
charged against it in the final Judgment OF
the case But in it's criticism OF the crown
and its ministers for their actions. its de-
mands for agrarian reforms. its investiga-
ton of the Bialystok disorders. 1t was
clearly within it's rights. morally II not &C
cording to the letter of the fundamental
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-26
The School superintendency.

The statement has been publicly made
that the colored members OF the board OF
education have combined in opposition to
certain out-of- town candidate for the super
intendency of the public schools. and that
the combination went so far as to prefer
the appointment of a "weakling In order
10 keep this splendid educator from out of
town from coming into his own People who
make this sort Of statements ought to have
the very best evidence before giving them
publicity. for such charges are calculated to
do untold injury to the future work of the
board of education by creating factions in
side the board. If untrue they are miserahly
unjust to the colored members of the board
So far as known. there is not an atom OF
truth in the alleged position of the colored
members of the board. These members are
men and women selected by the judges of
the Supreme Court of the District as emf
nently qualified for service on the board OF
education. They are people of good stand
ing in the community, and it is a piece of
impudence to assume that they have not
the best interests of the schools of Wash
ington at heart as earnestly and honestly
rs any other member of the board. Be
cause one. or even all, OF the colored MEM
bers can no special gain to the local
situation In choosing from a city forty-fve
miles from here superintendent. who has
been in hot water during all of his service
in that city. Is neither discreditable to them,
nor does II place them in class by them
selves. If such is their position they I'M
doubtesly have company on the board and
plenty on the outside.
The Star believes that every member and 1t
places emphasis on the every-of the board
of education is graphing with this choosing
of a superintendent III an honest way and
with the earnest Gesite TO do the very best
for the public schools of the District of
Columbia; it believes that the sole desire of
all is to get a man as superintendent on
whom the board can rely with confidence as
an educator and administrator, In this ear
nest search for the best The Star believes
that a local man would be better fitted to
deal with the local school problems than
any outsider, provided that a local man can
be found competent and with his useful
ness unimpaired by too close competition
with past factonalism. II the board Is pre-
pared to say that no such man can be
found in the Washington public schools.
then the board must take the responsibility
for experiment with an imported super
iutendent, and any man, II does not matter
who he Is or how eminent his services have
been in Kalamazoo or Oshkosh, who is
brought here to deal with this delicate local
situation is going TO be an experiment, and
an experiment with the chances against it's
success. The board of education is made up
OF residents of Washington. and II is not
likely when its final Judgment crystallizes
into action 20 either make this admission
or try this experiment. and it is very little
likely to be affected by the pitlful platform
adopted by few-that any outsider is bet
to hllins position of responsibility and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-26

gladly on all subjects as their national
leader But In this matter he might well
hesitate to speak. He has friends In both
factions Gov Beckham Is his friend. and
has entertained him in Frankfort. Several
years ago. before Mr.. Watterson's con-
version to the Bryan cause, the Louisville
editor made a sIashing attack on the Me-
braskan, and Gov. Beckham, in introducing
Mr.. Bryan to Frankfort audience. resent
ed 1t warmly. Mr.. Blackburn. who 10 at
the head of the antf-Beckhamites and In
rotund phrase has vowed the destruction
of the machine has Mr.. Bryan's good will
and confidence. So. unless he can bring
the two factions together--and that seems
fmpossible-how IL Mr.. Bryan to speak
without offending men to whom he is at
tached and who are attached to hina7
Kentucky is stiIl the dark and bloody
ground" and the poet laureate OF the
state, Judge Mulligan of Lexington, in q
widely copied deliverance. has said that
the politics of the commonwealth 10 the
DID of all varieties. Even Mr.. Bryan should
carefully consider before accepting an in
vitation to cross the border and stand be-
tween two such hot fires.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-26
For the High-Pressure System.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
A new campaign has been started for the
high-pressure water system, and the argu-
ments used by the advocates of the system
are so convincing that they should sweep
away all opposition. The reduced rates that
are promised by the insurance companies
appeal directly to the self-interest of every
owner of property within the hgh-pressure
district. They show that contributions made
under special assessment are In the ma
ture of a good business investment. Aside
from this. there is the certainty of better
protection. The system will aid immensely
in the quick suppression of fires. 1t will
help to prevent their spreading from build
ing to building. Every standpipe will have
its special value where 1t Is erected and a
general value that will be felt throughout
the entire territory.
1t is natural. therefore, that the move
ment should have enlisted the enthusiastic
support of so many strong business organi-
cations. and 1t will be approved by every in
dividual property owner who is not blind to
his own welfare.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-26
Friday Bargain i'm
Linen Department.

100 Irish Damask Pattern Table Cloths,
showing an oil spot from the machinery. a
heavy thread or some similar slight defect,
which neither affects the appearance nor
wear. These we offer at
"a Off Regular Prices.
2x2H yds, $.3.2s each.
2x3 yds., $2.75, $500 each.
2x3H yds., $3.50, $5.e5 each.
100 dozen Huckaback Towels. in various
sizes. These. while not strictly perfect, are
practically So
"a to Is Off Regular Prices.
75e. to $2.5 so doz N.
1000 yards Ail-linen Crash Toweling,
Is inches WIDE
Special value, Ioc. yard.
500 yards Blouse Linen. natural fax
color; q inches wide.
Special value, rye. 4 yard.
Second door. Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-26
Ostrich Like.

How like the ostrich Is the man
Who. when his steps go wrong.
Believes concealment is the plan
To put him right and strong!
He chides his conscience should 1t dare
At devious deeds to hint,
And says. with triumphant air,
II kept 1t out of print
The Russian potentate doth rise
His royal wrath to wreak,
at is my will that men," he cries,
Shall suffer and not speak.
Though blood the ignorant may spill
And ravage without stint.
Mine Is a great achievement still;
I've kept it out of print!'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-26
The Isle of Pines Affair.

President Palma has done a gracious and
at the same time wise thing in promptly
at the request of the United States govern
ment. pardoning the three Americans. one
OF them a woman. who were recently
thrown into prison because they erected
and maintained a toy telephone or teIe-
graph line at Neuva Corona. Isle OF Pines.
The ofrense of these people was at the
worst only technical. They had not earned
more than a mild reprimand by the court
To- admonish them Of the existence of a law
against constructing lines OF electric com
municatton Yet they were treated by the
island authorities as though they had com
mtted a heinous crime and were thrown
into prison with felons. The woman was
given the option Of being moved to the
house Of the mayor. but she preferred to
remain with her companions
This episode undoubtedly grows out of
the unfortunate attempt of the American
residents Of the Isle of Pines to secure an
neXation to the United States The propa-
Eanda aroused much resentment on the
island. and the faction lines were sharplv
drawn. II will be deplorable If the people
who so there for business purposes from
the mainland are not content to live quiet
~ with the Cubans and accept their SOW
ercgnty without question. The United
States has admonished them that they
have no rights save as jewellers in a for
elgn country.
The telegraph line incident does not in
ITSELF deserve any especial consideration
The island authorities attempted to justify
their harshness on the ground that the wire
was being used for the forwarding OF the
annexation scheme, a plea too absurd to
have been entertained. 1t is to be hoped
that there will be no further agitation of
the matter. but that the pardon so properly
granted by the president Of Cuba will be
accepted as full atonement for whatever
wrong may have been done