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looked back A breathlessness of excite
ment held the pirates in wise. From above
the hanging lamp threw strong shadows
across their faces. bringing out the deep
lines. accentuating the dominant passions
faces. their firearms. their filth, they showed
in violent antithesis to the Immaculate
white of Old Scrubs cabin, its glittering
brass and its shining leather. 1 darted I'D
the steps.
The contrast Of the starry night with the
glare Of the cabin lamp dazzled my eyes. I
stood stock still for moment, during which
the only sounds audible were the singing of
the winds through the rigging. the wash of
the sea and the small. sharp click Of Per-
dosa's instrument as he worked at the
chest.
Presently I could see better 1 looked
forward and aft for Pulz, but could see
nothing of him, and had just about con-
cluded that he had gone forward when I
happened to glance aloft. There, to my
establishment, I made him out huddled in
silhouette against the stars, close to the
main truck. What he was doing there /
could not imagine. However, did not
have time to bother my head about him.
further than to rejoice that he could not
obstruct me.
I should very much have liked to get hold
of rife and ammunition, or at least to Law
in biscuit and water. but for this there was
no time. 1t was not absolutely essential.
The dull glow Of the island was still visible.
had my pillar of fire and smoke to guide
me. Without further delay jerked loose
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row. The two of US could make shift to
live on fish and shellfish and mutton. The
plan rapidly defined itself in my brain.
From the remains Of the Golden Horn we
could construct some Kind of a craft in
which to run free to the summer trades.
Thus we might in time reach some one or
another Of the Sandwich Islands, whence a
passing trader could take US back to civil
ization. There were many elements of un-
certainty in the scheme. but it seemed to
me less desperate than trusting to the ca
prices of these men, especially since they
now had free access to the liquor stores.
While I leaned over the rail .engrossed in
these thoughts, one of the black thunder
clouds that had been gathering and dissi-
pating over the island during the entire aft
ernoon suddenly glowed overhead with a
strange white incandescence stGrilinsly
akin to Darrow's so-called devil fires"
Strangely enough, this illumination, Utilize
the volcanic CLOVIS, appeared to be cast OF
the clouds from without rather than shot
through them from within, as were the
other volcanic emanations. At the same in
slant 1 experienced a sharp interior revul-
sion of some sort, most briefly momentary,
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THE MYSTERY
~ STEWART EDWARD WHITE SAMUEL HOPKINS ADAMS.
ecDpyrisA. Phillips . oeJ
but of a character that shook me from head

but of q character that shook me from head
to toe.
I had no time to analy.e these various
Impressions. however. for my attention was
cabin came the sound Of q sharp fall. then
q man cried out. and on the heels Of 1t
Pulz darted from the cabin. screaming nor
rfbly. We were all on deck, and as the lit
tie man rushed toward the stern Handy
Solomon twisted him deftly from his feet.
my God, mate. what Is It? he cried. as
he pinned the sufferer to the deck.
But Pulz could not answer He shivered.
stiffened, and lay rigid. his eyes rolled back.
Fits" remarked Thrackles impatiently.
The excitement died Rum was forced
between the victims lips. After a little he
seizure.
After the dishes had been swept aside
from supper Handy Solomon announced a
second attempt to open the chest.
"Pancho. here. says he's been a me
chanic," said he. II right we'll know he's
been housebreaker. So he's got the sabe
for the job, and you can kiss the Book on
that
Perdosa. with grin, leaned over the
cover from behind and began to pick away
others drew close about 1 slipped nearer
the door, imagining that in their riveted in
terest 1 saw my opportunity. To my sur
prise caught a glimpse of legs disappear
ing up the companion. I took stock Pulz
had gone on deck.
thought every man interested enough In the
supposed treasure to wish to be present at
Its uncovering; and 1t annoyed me still more
the success of my plan demanded a clear
deck. However, there was nothing for 1t
now but to trust that Pull had wished to
the afterworks empty.
I paused at the foot of the companion and
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XVIII.
The Catastrophe.

The Catastrophe.
He approached me with q confidence that
proclaimed the new leader. brace Of
Colts revolvers swung from his belt, the
tatters OF his blood-stained garments hung
about him.
well. here we are" he remarked
I nodded. waiting for what he had to dis
close.
And lucky for you that you're here at
all, say t. he continued. "And now that
you're here, wat are you going to do?
That's the question-w'at are you going to
do?" He cooked his head sidewise and
looked at me speculatively as a cat might
look at a rather large mouse. I'VE been a
little rough" he went on after a moment,
land some folks is strait-laced. There
much"
What do you want Of me?' demanded
cts just this" he returned briskly. Il
you'll lay US our course to San Salvador
we'll let you go as one Of US and no ques-
lions asked"
eff not?' inquired.
He shrugged his shoulders. II leave 1t to
YOU"
"Theres always the sea-" I suggested.
"And it's deep" he agreed.
We looked out to the horizon in a diplo-
matte silence. I did not know whether to
be angry. amused or alarmed that the man
estimated my cleverness SO slightly. Why,
the hook was barely concealed. and the
bait Of the coarsest. That 1 would go safe
to a sight of San Salvador did not doubt;
that 1 would never enter the harbor I was
absolutely certain. The choice offered me
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Ran Away to Sleep in Dreamland.

NEW YORK. July Trembling with
chills and faint with hunger, a small boy
who later said he had run away from his
home in Mahanoy City, Pa. was found hud-
died in a packing case under the pier at
Dreamland. Coney Island, by Casey, the
South African dog. which is a member of
the Dreamland police force. When he had
alone tried in vain to awaken the boy the
dog returned to his master, Peter OHagan.
the chief Of the resorts night police, who
accompanied Casey to the spot where the
boy had sought refuge from the midnight
cold and rain. The runaway said that he
in the "breakers." He was paroled in care
of William A. Ellis, Coney Island show
man, who will give him an opportunity to
work as soon as he Is discharged from the
Coney Island Hospital
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GENERAL NEWS GATHERED
ON THE RIVER FRONT

1t is estimated that fully four-fifths of
the travel from the north and west to the
jamestown exposition goes by way of this
city either going to the exposition or re-
turning from 1t and the steamers running
between this city and Norfolk are going
and returning we'll filled on every trip. The
travel by the steamers. however. does not
represent more than half the travel, as
large throngs use the trains instead OF the
boats. While the Norfolk and Washington
line boats are doing an excellent travel
business. the business out of Baltimore has
increased but little and parties there who
had chartered boats to run between Balti-
more and the exposition have been out of
pocket by their venture. The big steamer
Columbia. which has been on a route be-
tween Baltimore and Norfolk. has been
withdrawn from that servioI and will, IL Is
stated go to Norfolk for service in running
excursion trips to historic points on the
James. York and other Virginia rivers
Within the next two weeks all the steam
boat lines operating steamers on the Po-
tomac via have their summer schedules in
effect. and numerous trips between this city
and river points will be made weekly. The
siX-trip-per- schedule or the steamers
OF the ashington and Potomac Steamboat
Company went into effect yesterday, and
will be run until about November. The
daily trips of the excursion steamer OF the
line VIII start w euneSuay, anu VIII
continue until about the middle of Septem-
Der Ii is understood that the Maryland.
Delaware and Virginia Railway Company
line Will inaugurate its five-trip-per-week
schedule between this city and landings
the Potomac to Baltimore about the middle
OF this month. and this schedule will be run
until some time late in the coming fall.
These schedules will mean the employment
OF seven or eight steamers on routes touch
ing at the landings along the Potomac.
Arrived: Schooner Farmers Friend. lum-
Der from ST. Marys river for James creek;
schooner Lottie Carter. cord wood from
Potomac point for the dealers; schooner J.
d Bell. pine lumber from Nomini. schooner
Osceola cord wood from Aqua creek for
the local market; tug Camilla. with tow
from the lower river; tug ]. T. Selectman.
with tow of loaded sand and gravel laden
lighters from Greenway fats.
Sailed: Bugeye Eleanora Russell. light, for
a river point 10 load for this city; schooner
Rover. light, for a Virginia port TO load
for this city; tug Minerva. towing four light
scows TO the dredging machines at work
down river: schooner BERTHE. for a Virginia
point TO load for this city: barge a. E EN-
bry. light. for Fredericksburg. Va, to load
ties for Philadelphia; barge Baltimore, light
for Baltimore to load for this city.
Memoranda: Barge Atlantic is at river
point loading ties for a northern port /:
schooner Lizzie A. Williams. which sailed
Saturday, will load lumber at North Car
DINA port for this city; steamer Dennis
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renewed the vogue of entertaining at the
embassy, a custom which was also much
affected by Mrs. Levi P. Morton and Mrs.
Whitelaw Reid, the latter the wife of the
present United States ambassador to Eng
land.
Mr.. Henry Vignaud, for many years first
secretary of the embassy, is an authority
on social law, and has rendered valuable
aid to every ambassador and minister in
dealing with the problem of entertainment.
Mrs. White, newest incumbent Of the
place Is building up a popularity that will
probably be great as that Of any of her
predecessors.
Nine. Anna Gould did much to help the
final recognition of Americans in even the
most exclusive set of the Faubourg St.
German, for. in spite of her troubles with
de Castellane. she was recognized as a
woman OF tact and generosity. and though
the nobility scorns her husband, it has not
withdrawn from her one jot of the popu-
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the painter and drew the extra dory along.
GA Dizziness Overlook Me-"

the painter and drew the extra dory along
side.
had proceeded Just so far in my move
ments when the most extraordinary thing
happened. I shall try TO tell you of 1t as
accurately as possible. and in the exact or
der Of its occurrence First long, straight
shaft of white light shot straight up
through the cabin roof to a great height 1t
sbone through the wooden planks as an or
binary light shines through glass. By con-
trast the surrounding blackness was thrown
into deeper shade. and yet the shaft it,
self was so brilliant as almost to scotch
the sight. Curiously enough. 1t was de-
fined accurately. being exactly in shape like
one of the rectangular tin air-shafts you see
SO often In city hotels. At the instant Of
its apoe rance. the wind fell quite calm
Almost Immediately the rectangle on the
-oof through which the light made it's pas
sage began to splay out, like lighted oil,
although the column retained still the in
tegrity Of its outline. The fire, If such it
could be called, ran with Incredible r, pidity
along the seams betIye1' tie planks, .ur-
ward a.d aft, until the rntire deck was
sketcheu like a pyrote"lnic display In thin,
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artists Of France used to gather and show
their art as amateurs purely for the en-
tertainment of their friends. Here would
be found Emma Nevada. the American
prima donna, q daughter Of the west, who
charmed all Europe with her voice. and
trait painter: Christine Nillson. CoQueiin.
Nine Hading. besides such American So
cial leaders Mrs. James G. Blaine the
Roosevelts, the Butterf1elds. the Potter
Palmers and half hundred other we'll
known figures.
But these salons no longer flourish as
they did, say ten years ago Mrs Hooper
is dead and Mrs. Mackay divides her time
between Paris and London. But in their
stead other gathering places have grown
up, and the American who would have
standing in Paris must be able to get the
entree to at least one of the better known
of these salons.
The Comtesse de Trobriand. daughter OF
Mrs Mary Mason Jones of New York, Is
an American hostess in Paris VINO main
tains the traditions set by her mother.
The count fought for the Union in the war
of the rebellion. The penchant of the
comtesse is to entertain royalty, and In the
grand room OF her home she mas a raised
throne, so that kings in exile. Of whom
many are in Paris may entertain In state
worthy their rank.
Another comtesse. Renee de Coetlogon.
who was Miss Georgia Blake of Boston
holds a weekly salon in her palace on the
Bots de Boulogne, and here are to be met
the foremost French men in public life, as
well as all prominent visiting Americans
who hold the open sesame.
Importance Of the Embassy.
To a large extent the American embassy
is an important factor in the social life or
Paris 1t could hardly be otherwise. for
France Is a country Of Difference to official
dom, and the representative of the Ameri-
can people is recognized as having right
to participate in all functions where his
countrymen are hosts. The great per-
sonal popularity of all the men who have
filled the post in the last three decades
has made this fortunate custom.
Mr. and Mrs. Horace Porter made
talented host and hostess, the latter in
particular doing much to bring together
Americans of various sets in the capital
They gave a large weekly reception and
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Longshoremen Strike at New York.

NEW YORK, July 1.-The longshoreinen
on the docks of the Cunard Line struck
yesterday, when the steamer Umbria, from
Liverpool, locked The men demanded 60
cents an hour for Sunday work, which was
promptly refused. Stewards of the vessel,
with the help of non-union men, removed
the baggage of the passengers after con-
siderable delay. 1t Is expected that the
strikers will work as usual. IL permitted.
today, as the question of weekday wages
is not involved. The trouble may be re-
newed next Sunday. The strikers are MEM
bers of the Longshoremen's Union, and re-
Gently returned to work after strike for
higher wages had failed.
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German. and there maintained the wor-
ship on the ancient aristocracy.
American women first stormed this cita-
del. and gained admission. Now they have
opened the way for others who are deserv-
ing and result the American colony
yields remarkable influence in the worlds
chief pleasure city.
Formerly the restrictions pla- ed on young
French people were so great that they had
no liberty whatever. The damoiselle could
not go TO the theater till her parents had
first seen the play. and decided that it was
fit for her. Similarly she could go no.
where without chaperon. and in the
matter of her marriage she was never con-
suited till her parents had picked "a man
of proper means and family. Then she was
allowed to have some say in arranging her
trousseau That was about all
But when Miss Columbia. with her breezy
western ways, took possession of Paris, she
slowly changed all this. At first the French
were frankly shocked by the liberties per-
mitted her. but gradually they discovered
that the girl from the young republic could
be trusted; she might do things that
charged against her any actual offense
against the moral code. She became very
popular, this bright. dashng child of the
west. Frenchmen took her to wife. and
her beauty won lavish admiration Before
long she was upsetting old conventions, and
Paris finding out that 1t could learn
much from the American colony.
Nine. Walden Pell was a great pioneer
among American women who won place
of social importance in the brilliant life of
the capital. When she died in 1902 Mrs.
Mackay took her place as the American
leader. 1t had been long battle before
Paris caDitulated to Mrs. Mackay, but the
splendor of her entertainments and the
magnificent hospitality she dispensed even
tually their way. The sister of Mrs
Mackay. the Countess Telfener is another
brilliant entertainer. with mansion on the
Bois de Boulogne.
To Show Their Art.
At the home of Mrs. Mackay and Mrs.
Lucy Hooper not long ago the foremost
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Simmons is at Edenton. N. c.. loading lum-
Der and shingles for this port.
The steamer Northumberland of the Bal
timore washington route of the Maryland,
Delaware and Virginia Railway Company,
which was out of service at Baltimore re-
ceiving general overhauling for the past
ten days. has returned to service on the
route. relieving the steamer Calvert which
Is 10 be painted and overhauled.
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Famous Berlin optician Dead.

BERLIN, July l.-Prof. Czapski. manager
OF the celebrated Zeiss optical firm, died
at Jena yesterday. Czapski was co-operat-
ing with Prof. Abbee. the well-known de-
veloper of the powers of the microscope.
The Zeiss firm, which employs over 5000
men, was the first German company to in
troduce among its employees the proft-shar-
ing system.
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Georgia Naval Reserves Home.

SAVANNAH, Ga, July 1.-The United
States cruiser Prairie, Capt Dunn, arrived
yesterday off Tybee Island. where trans
fer was made, eleven miles at sea, of the
George Naval Reserves to the Savannah
tug Cynthia. The reserves had been on
a ten-day cruise, which had included a five
day stay at the jamestown exposition. The
Prairie did not come to the city because
of hurry orders to return to PHILADELPHIA
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Meeting of Summer Congress.

Arrangements have been made for a
meeting of the summer congress OF the
George Washington University law schools
tomorrow evening in the main lecture hall
of the university 18th and H streets north
west. House bill No. 81. Resolved. by the
university congress, That women be given
franchise in all national elections will be
discussed.
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CHANGE SOCIAL CODE
American Colony in Paris Work
ing Miracles
In FAUBOURG ST. GERMAN
Restrictions on the Young Breaking
Before New System.
OLD CONVENTIONS FADING
Group Of Women From the States,
Who, With the American Embas-
sy, Are Influential.

The American colony in Paris Is given
the credit by close observers of French life
of gradually changing the entire social
system.
The infusion OF the modern notions that
govern American women OF refinement and
wealth has had the effect of sweeping away
many of the antiauated ideas that once
closed the society OF Paris TO any but the
exclusive who lived in the Faubourg st.
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Thrown From Car and Killed,

JERSEY CITY, N. J., July IA Union
Hill trolley car jumped switch and turned
into Franklin street, Jersey City yester-
day, John ]. O'Reiliy, superintendent of
the public Fairgrounds. and Harry Good
rich were thrown off the rear platform.
Reilly struck on his head and died at his
home several hours later of a fractured
skull. Goodrich's right cheek was badly
cut.
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James E. McGettigan of Accident has been
elected president Of the board of election
supervisors Of Garrett county. Md. The
former president of the board resigned ow-
ing to his work being in West Virginia
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The advantage Of artificial shade in the
growing OF tobacco and other crops con-
sists of the conserving Of the moisture in
the soil.
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larity she built during the time she was
presiding over the home OF the count.
American Duchesses,

American Duchesses.
There are three American duchesses In
France, and they ali take prominent part
in society. The Duchess de la Roche
faucauld was Miss Matte Mitchell. and her
beauty was the talk Of Paris when her
noble husband first brought her to the cap
ital to preside over his home.
The Duchess de Dino, who was Miss
Adele Sampson. resides on the Rue Rey-
naurd. She was divorced from Frederick
Stevens before she married the Marquis de
Talleyrand-Perigord, who in 1887 was
created the Due de Dino Much of the
best known society Of Paris and New York
is to be seen at the levees of the duchess.
The third duchess. de Choiseul-Praslin.
was a sister of De Courcey Forbes of New
York, and the daughter of one OF New
York's old-time best-known merchants.
Perahps the best-known untitled woman
in Paris is Mrs. John Munroe. wife Of a
banker. She was Miss Hunt. and Is now
a widow. Mrs. Griswold Gray. a sister of
Mrs. James A. Burden OF New York. has
for many years made Paris her home. and
entertains with a generous hand. Miss
Fannie Reed is another American hostess
whose Invitations never fail of an accept
ance. Her speciality is music. and one of
her prominent lions is Thomas Pearsoll
Throne. a millionaire composer of songs.
Mrs. Clarence Lyman Collins was one of
Thornes functions Her daughter Edith
married to Prince Czayowski of the
Turkish embassy
Mrs. George Law. the handsome New
York widow of the noted millionaire, sell
dom goes out of Paris during the social
season. Mrs. William X. Vanderbilt and
Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt. jr.. may be
said to be bona fide members. since they
spend large part of their time in Paris
and are welcomed everywhere
Brilliant Entertainments
The Baroane Erlanger, who was Miss Sill
dell and cousin of Mrs. August Belmont
is another prominent member of the colony
None, perhaps, gives more brilliant enter
tainments than Nine. John Hoff, who was
Miss Grace Whitney of Detroit, and who is
noted in Paris for her broad and liberal
charitable work. which has included the re-
cent gift and endowment of a hotel for
American girl students in Paris. 80
One occasionally meets in the provinces
the Baroness Blanc, who was the daughter
of Antonio Terry. and whose husband was
once minister to the United States; the
Baroness de la Grange who was Miss Car
coll of Carrollton: the Baroness de Brin
who was Miss Anita Ledoux of New Or
leans. and the Countess de Rohan Chabot
who was stately Mrs. Gallatin of New
York: the Countess de PourtaleS; the Prin-
cess de Lynar. who was Miss Parsons; the
Comtesse dOsmoy, the sister of Mrs
George Vanderbilt; the Marquse de Bre-
teuil. who was Miss Garner, and the Com
Jesse de Laugier Villars, who was Miss Lfv-
ingston: Nine. Clemenceau, the divorced
wife of Minister Clemenceau, who was Miss
Plummer. and the Comtesse d'Aulan, for
merly Miss Norma Christmas, as well as the
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Thousands OF situations have been OBJ
tanned through the want columns Of The
Star
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Comtesse Hatzfeldt. once one of the most
prominent members of Partisan society.
The latest addition to the ranks of titled
women In France OF American birth is the
Marquise Renee d'Andtgne who wac Miss
Madeline Goddard Of Providence before her
marriage at Christmas
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To Show Their Art.

AT the home of Mrs. Mackay and Mrs.
Lucy Hooper. not long ago, the foremost