Evening Star Newspaper, June 18, 1898, Page 20

THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, JU NE 18, 1898-24 PAGES. (Copyright. 1895, Tae following remarkable adventure oc- { gurred when Matthew Quin had been for | ebout eight years in the employ of Karl Hamrach & Co., and It very nearly proved the ruin of his vocatien. Short of that, it led unexpectedly to his paying off an old and planted in his nature a deep- injury rooted aversion to the opposite sex. Thi clung to him in after life, as witness the case of the Hindoo girl Zora. The story in the Straits Settle- rents, in the long, busy, straggling port of Singapore, which clings to the low belt of land it has snatched from rank jungle and hungry sea; a town noted for its wicks dess, the mart of traffic for China and the Dutch and Spanish islands, populated by ropeans and Americans, Indians, Ma- jays, Japanese and various other races. An hour after darkress on a sultry even- ing two 1 Sat on a balcony of the Hocel | Du which was then the chief resort of its kind in Singapore, and was ably con- ducted by its French proprietor. — They were »king and chatting, the while they had frequent recourse to cooling drinks sted on a tabi etween them. In beyond a narrow strip of the town, was the moonlit sea, dotted with the lights of anchored vessels; from the rear came faintly the murmur of squalid streets, given over to revelry and dissipation. Matthew Quin, who had landed only that morning, that fron was one of the two. His companion w Fri Hofburg. the local agent for Ham- rach & Co., for Singapore is the animal wart for Java, Sumuira and Borneo. He took the Hotel Duval, but slept Warehouse of the firm, in a street near by. Since it was imperative for Quin ak his journey at Singapore, he naturally chose to spend the time of de- tention with Hofourg, who was an onl friend. “You were detained over yonder,” the latter remarked, having reference to the neighboring Malay peninsula, where Quin ad spent the past four days. Yes," was the reply. “As you know, I had a business matter to settle with the Sultan ot Jonore, and he bargained and palavered like any oid Jew. 1 got away jest in time, for my steamer is due here at midnight, and she leaves at 10 o'clock to- merrow morning for Calcutta. If I miss her I lose a deal up in Bengal, which will be worth some thousands of pounds to the firm. So I'm anxious to put the thing through, my dear Fritz.” “It will mean a lot to you,” assented Hofburg, “and I wish you luck. I'm sorry I can't see you off tomorrow. I'm going twenty miles down the ceast to buy a cou- ple of tigers that were trapped by a plant- er. I leave at midnight in a small boat—I ver travel in the heat of the day if 1 can help it.” “quite right!” approved Quin. of tigers?” he added. “They always fetch @ fair price. And that’s a jewel of a I saw in the warehouse this after- “A brace fine brate,” replied from Sumatra. “He devil's Hofburg. But he has tne came own temper, and has weakened two cages already. I'll be shipped to London.” and rose. glad when I get him He drained his glass t2" said Quin. I must; it’s nearly 11 o'clock, and I have some preparations to mak Well, Pil walk as far as your digging I don't feel like turning in. The two left the hotel, and turning frem the crowd and the lights, the n of and drinking, they strolled wly through quieter streets. In five min- y stopped at a large, gloomy build- a strange odor ched to it. hin came a rasping snarl that both men recognized as the panther’s voice. it wis followed by shrill outery that was halt a yelp, half a whine. “That was Niak,” said Hofbure, & a liver-colored bloodhound that had prer a number ¢ jeve he knows you ate about. Of cours: he does,” replied Quin. “Poor ©, how glad he was to see me this af- ternoon! He hasn't forgotten what pals we mean- been kept on the years. “Ib s foi were Uy ars ago, when I spent a month in S : “He never forgets," mutter-d Hofburg. “He's worth his weight in gold, that dog. And for tracking man or beast I'll match him against any hound in the world. Come in and see him,” he added, taking the key from his pocket. “My clerk can't be back— it's al! dark—and I'll tim: to smoke a cigar with you.” “No, I should only detain you,” said Quin. I want some fresh air—it’s been a scorch- ing day. So I'll be off.” With a few words, with the lack of out- ward emotion that characterizes the Teuton and t Englishman, the two shook hand: and parted, though ‘they knew that the might not m2et again for years. Hofburg the an ere warehouse to prepare for his rney Quin turned down a cross street leading to the The cool night air refreshed and stimulated him. H2 walk- ed along the coast, by docks and wharves, to the far end of the town, where he sat down on the moonlit sands and smoked Beveral pipes. Having retraced his st2ps, he learned un t the steamer he must take en the morrow, the Bushire, had arrived sharp on time, and was lying out in the offing. F ig rather drowsy, he now turn- ed in the direction of the hotel, and he was within two blocks of it, on a quiet and lone- ly street, when a woman stepped suddenly tr m the shadow of the houses and barred way “Mr. Quin?” sh2 sald In a low votce. “Madam, that is my name,” Quin replied. ‘or a brief instant he surveyed her keen- and suspiciously. She was enveloped from head to foot in a cloak of dark ma- nd but ttle of her face could bz that little was attractive and ; a spot of color burned on each and her eyes were big and black. must seem inexcusable, sir," she “I should not be here alone an but if you will let me explain— are you and what can I do for you?" Quin interrupted. “How is it that you know my name?” * “I learned by accident that you were in ed woman answered. “I was to come to the hotel, so I waited and Watched for you. On long ago, we lived under the same roof—in a lodging house in Bedford pla Bloomsbury, London. I was Mary Woodfall then. Don’t you remem- ber me?" Quin shook his head. “It is fifteen years since I lodged in Bed- ford place,” he replied, “and 1 only stopped a ght. I do not recall your name ace. His hand strayed toward his pocket, but the woman check=d him by a gesture, half | haughty, half appealing. that!” she cried. “Don't think a begger. Listen! I will tell you all in a few words. I have Leen married for five years to the best and kindest of men. My 8 name is Philip Herman, and he is a naturalist and a traveler. I have al- Ways accompanied him, and two months ago We came to this island to shoot and to collect specimens. But he was taken {ll with fever in the interior, and when the native bearers brought him down to Singa- pore the drafts that he was expecting had not arrived. We were penniless and did not know what to de. And now my poor hus- band lies. at the point of death, in a wretch- is t on. at nigat. “Who or} ed bungalow just beyond the town. Oh. won't you let me take you to him?—he will be so glad to see a friendly face. And hi has some rare birds, ailve and in cages; I hoped you might purchase them—" “But sucely, madam, you knew that th: was a British pert,” Quin interrupted. “Why did you not apply to the authoriti for relief?” “My husband would not let me. He ts « proud man—very proud. And then he lookes for the drafts each day.” Quin hesitated for a moment. He was dis- posed to believe the woman. Her face, dim- iy revealed though it was, appealed to him. And as he watched her slight and shrinking Singapore Bungalow. »y William Murray Graydon.) | house. “It is a sad story.’ he said. “I will do what I can for you. My time is limited, for I leave Singapore tomorrow. But if you The Affair OF THE stay years before in a Bloomsbury lodging will send a messenger to my hotel in the morning—you know where it is—I will visit your husband. And if he has rare birds to dispose of. I can find a market.” “For the love of heaven, sir, come with me tonight,” begged the woman. ‘Tomor- row may be too late. What my husband needs most is 2 word of encouragement and cheer. He is ill in mind and body, and the sight of your English fece may mean the difference between life and death to him. Pray, don’t refuse me. I have dared so much for love of my husband—I havesuf- fered so bitterly! And you are my last hope.” Quin wavered, unabie to withstand such a pathetic appeal. He knew little of wo- much with the clothes—only a watch and a few shillings. I suppose I owe it to the woman that I wasn't knocked on the head and finished. The rogues are probably hid- den in fhe slums of Singapore, and I'll_be even with them if I miss the steamer. No; IT can't do that; I must leave the matter in the hands of ;the police—” 3 A queer, rasping noise outside cut Quin’s reflections short and brought a look of | startled apprehension to his face. The next insiant in the open doorway appeared a | at panther. At once the brute glided the threshold. It advanced a few feet into the room, then paused and crouched low on the floor. With open jaws and rav- enous eyes it glared at the Englishman; its tail angrily switched its tawny, variegated flanks, In the flash of a second Quin thought many things. He knew that this was Hof- burg’s panther, and that it must have broken out of the warehouse during the night. He was weak and u med, and escape from a hideous death seemed im- possible; but nevertheless his pluck did not desert him. He rallied all his strength to meet the attack, meanwhile looking the beast straight in the eyes. He wished vain- ly that he could get hold of the broken bench. ‘The panther quivered for the leap, and from the blood-red jaws came a snarlini passionate scream. Quin staggered quick- ly to his feet, flung out his arms and shout- ed with all the power of his lungs. The human sound checked the creature. it quatled and drew back a little, whimpering with disappointment. Then, with another screech, it came closer and ‘crouched in a springing attitude. Quin shouted more loudly than before, but without effect. “It's no use,” he thought bitterly. ‘The brute is mad with rage, and won't be scar- ed off. I'll try to grip it by the throat— that’s the only chance for me. Ah, here goes for the tussle—” But just then, before the tawny animal could leap, a deep, gruff bark was heard outside the bungalow. The panther wheel- ed around on the instant that a huge hound darkened the doorway, and with a deep gasp of relief, Quin recognized Niak. “Good dog!” he cried. “So you've come to the rescue! Siss—catch him!” men, but for his mother's them in high respect. And fn this case there seemed no room for couvt, ‘Tae so picioa of some dark trick was indignantly sake he held | “GOOD DO HE CHIED, “SO In a trice the room was the scene of a thrilling combat. With equal fury panther id hound sprang at each other. A tan- sled whirl of limbs, a dash of intermingled YOU VE COME TO THE RESCUE.” rejected as quickly as conceived. But if there should be anything wrong, he reflect- ed, he was quite able to look after himself; a loaded revolver rested in a convenient por The thought shamed him, and he hesitated no longer. I will go with you, Mrs, Herman, id. “It was reckless and foolish of come into the town alone, and you tainly can’t return by yourself. And 1 should not sicep tonight if I had refused to do a service to a fellow-countryman in distress, I hope we shall find your husband better— “You will save his Ife, Mr. Quin! heaven bless you! kindne: She centinued to pour out her gratitude, | fervently and tearfully, until Quin checked | her. “I am doing what any man would do un- der the same circumstances,” he said. “And, if you will pardon me, I have very little time to spare. I must ask you ‘0 lead the way promptly. “Come; I will show you!” Drawing her cloak tightly about her head and shoulders, so that only her eyes were visible, the woman started off at a. brisk pace. Quin kept at her side, and for twen- ty minutes they pushed steadily across the town. From the more respectable quarter they came to slums that held every form of vice. Lights flared from drinking dens and gaming houses, from filthy hovels ten- anted by the scum of all nations; the air was filled with quarrelsome voices, bawling and cursing in a score of dialects and tongue: The woman looked neither to right 10r left, treading her way with a fine disdain. Quin’s right hand was close to his revolver, but his appearance inspired a wholesome respect, and beyond insulting jeers and epithets, to which he gave no heed, the canaille of the slums did not venture. At last the town straggled and fell behind, and a foul space of trampled reeds and mire brought the two sharp up against the jungle that barred civilization from sav- agery. Quin looked back, and was relleved to sce that they had not’ been followed. s the place near?” he asked. “It is not far, though it is difficult to reach,” the woman replied. “But I know every step of the way—you can trust to my guidance.” ‘They plunged first forcing a p they picked up he uu May I shall never forget your into the fastenesses, ge with difficulty. narrow at Then path where {t For five minutes, in silence, they went on. The serried masses of vegetation thickened, and scarcely a ray of the moon's light penetrated from overhead. Quin, as he fol- lowed the twistings of the path, felt a growing sense of annoyance, but before this could ripen to suspicion’ he emerged with his guide on a smail clear space, sur- rounded by dense jungle. Here, looking | weird and dreary in the pale light, stood 4 long, low bungalow of the Malay type. The woman slipped under the shadowy veranda and turned about. t is dark within,” she said. my husband has fallen asleep. he will be to see you! Com Quin made one step forward, and that quickly he was grasped from’ behind, a pair of muscular-arms encircling his throat and face. He had no time to struggle, or even to cry out, for a cloth saturated with some hauseous, stupefying drug was press- ed against his mouth and nostrils. Swiftly he yielded to the deadly odor. His limbs xed and his senses faded. He heard a low, mocking laugh, and then all was a blank. A small, squalid room containing a few Gishes and a broken bench; a window ad- mitting the gray glow of ‘early dawn; a door hanging on one hinge and revealing a green vista of Jungle—this was what Mat- thew Quin saw when he returned to con- sciousness and looked about him with blinking eyes. By an effort he half rose from the bed of dried grass at the far end of the room and leaned back against the wall. He was weak in every limb, his head was heavy and a pungent smell was in his nostrils. At first he was at a lors to account for his strange surroundings, but soon his muddled brain cleared, and he remembered how he had been decoyed to this lonely bungalow. Stupefied by some drug, he had lain here all night, for it was morning now. Outwitted by a woman! The thought filled him with rage—with shame that he had been so easily victimized. And the motive! Why had the woman and her confederate taken such pains to get him into their kower? The mystery deepened when he discovered that a suit of coarse clothing had been substituted for his own attire. He found a flask of brandy in one of the a was necessary to walk in single file. “T think How glad figure, read the earnestness in her eyes, he Seemed vaguely to remember the name of Mary Woodfall in connection with his brief pockets, and a stiff dose of it had a speedy and bracing effect. * “Looks like a case of simple robbery,” he said to himself. “But they didn't get yellow fur and liver-colored skin, was all that could be seen. This way and that they rolled and floundered, biting and claw- ing in their wild rage, making a deafening outery and mapping their course on the dirty floor with streaks of blood. For moment Quin looked on, helpless cinated, shrinking involuntarily the wall as the brutes swerved Then the spell was broker realizing the faithful hound’ roused to action. ‘One good turn shouted. “I'll » you, Niak, a single crack at that tawny cevil! With that, watching his chance, he dart- ed toward the bench; but just as he reach- ed it the partly open door was hurled back on its hinges and into the room hurried four men—three sturdy Sikhs in the uni- form of the Singapore police, and a hard- featured English inspector. The latter, taking in the situation at a He forgot his weaknes: peril he was deserves another!" he if I can get cluded, “but the first thing Is to get hold —they are clearly olRowler end: the yom . confederates, and Must have knewn that I Pid you detain the wo- was in Singapore. man?” The inspector shook hig head. “Then you've blandered nicely,” cried Quin, “Roth are probaly out of reach by this time.”” a s “No both about it,’ was the reply. “You may as well own up, myjman. The woman will be on hand to give evidence against you. 2 “What! do you William Fowler? story?” “You are William: Fowjer.” (he inspector answered, curtly..j“and, that settles Come along, we've wasted time enough.” “Where are you going lo take me §till Believe that T am {Do “you discredit my “To police headquarters. You'll have a hearing before i at noon. A hea at And the Uushire sailed ai 10 o'clock? Quin realized that the matter had gone beyond a joke—that he in a decidedly ugly and awkward fi Niak was too badly injured to help him by making signs of recognition. Mofburg w out of ch, and he was, unfortu not known by sight to the would certainly miss the Calcutta stea and by so doing disappoint his employers and blast his own career. A single chance remained, and that a slim one. “I assure you that you are making a great blunder,” he said, speaking as calm- ly as possible. “For you sake, as well as mine, grant me one thing. Take me to the Hotel Duval. The proprietor will vouch for the truth of my story.” ‘The inspector hesitated an instant. “That's fair enough,” he replied. “The hotel is but a step out of the way—I'll stop there. We must be off at once, though.” brightened up, believing that now ‘afe to catch his steamer. He beg- ged permission to carry Niak over to the bed, and to his great relief he saw that the faithful hound’ was likely to recove he placed himself between two of the and marched from the bungalow. Rapidly and in silence the little party threaded the jungle path. After entering the town they chose —unfrequented thoroughfares, and attended them when Hotel Duval. Heartng the noise, the land- lord waddied to the door—a ’ corpulent Frenchman, puffing at a cheroot. ieur, a grave mistake has been exclaimed Quin. “Have the good- to assure this man that I am your guest—that I am Matthew Quin.” Alphonse Duval gave one look; then his eyes opened wide and the cheroot fell from his lips. “Sacre! not so,” he gasped. “ the gentleman, though, indeed, you resi le him. Monsieur Quin was out all night but he returned two hours ago, paid his account, and left with his luggage.” “As I expected,” the inspector said, an- but a small crowd they reached the you are not grily. “What did you hope to gain by tricking me in this manner?” “It is not a trick,” cried Quin. “Every werd of my story is true. Unless you re- lease me at once you will d the blunder. It is’ of the utmost impori- ance that I catch the 10 o'clock steamer. As for the Frenchman, he has been Ce- ceived himself. It was’ Fowler who came ¢ in my clothes, who left with my lug- fe! And he and the woman have doubt- made good their escape— The inspe in with a harsh com- and the Sikhs seized hold of Quin mand, s and moved on. They dragged him lown the sing crowd— ly pay for street, followed by an inc hauled him roughly and forcibly along in spite of his struggles, his threats and as- sertions; for his rage was so sreit that ne lest all self-control. The steamer would leave without him, and he would e held in custody until Fritz Hofburg’s recurn, The thought maddened nim, and he fougnt every foot of the way with his captors. But when the Hotel Duval was a block behind and just ahead was the mouth of a street leading up from the coast, the un- expected happened. A dull clamor of voice: was heard, and round the corner poured a throng of people. In the midst of them, guarded by half a’ dozen Sikhs, were two prisoners—one the woman who had Inred the Quin to bungalow, the othe “4 Inan who was the very counterpart of Quin himself; he wore ‘the stolen clothes and carried Quin’s portmanteau. “What does this “mean?” demanded the ector, as the two parties met danged if 1 know, Wilson,” replied an Englishman who was with the Sikhs. “Are there two John Tukes? I've got one of them—took him off the Hongkong steamer Just now. Englivh Kate. charges him-—” “And you've got the right one,” cried the woman, in a shrill and angry volce. ‘This is John Tuke, and that,” pointing to Quin, “is an innocent man.” She turned like a tigress on her feliow prisoner. “I'll tell the truth if I'm Jailed for it,” she went on. “Oh, you lying wretch, you base deceiver! I did it for your sake. You got me to trick the other man to the bungalow because he was like you—because you could play nis part and escape from Singapore. I was to tell in: the police where he was hidden, and then you were to meet me and tak> me with you. And how did you keep your promise? You gave me the Slip, and tried to leave with- out me. But I paid you up for it. I saw you go aboard the Hong Kong steamer, and I brought the police just in time. That's What you get for playing me such a dirty trick. Oh, I wish I could tear your eyes ou ilence the woman,” commanded the ctor. “Mr. Quin, I'm sorry for this,” he added. “I don’t Know how to apologize. glance, boldly advanced to the struggling But you are a free man.” HE WAS WEAK IN EVERY LIMB. animals, pistol in hand. He fired quickly, and, more by chance than skill, he put a bullet through the head of the panther, which leaped eonvulsively away from its opponent, and after a brief struggle lay dead. Niak, bleeding from a dozen bites and lacerations, tried to crawl. But he was too weak, and with a pitiful whine he rolled over on his side. Quin, starting anxiously | toward the hound, was firmly grasped by | the three Sikhs. “What do you mean?” he demanded, in- dignantly. “‘Unhand me!” “Your little game is up, my man,” replied the inspector, “‘and you may be glad that we have saved you from yonder savage beast. I arrest you, John Tuke, on a charge of robbery. Shall I go into details? Under the false name of Lord Melgrave you visited an English planter of Malacca, and stole a large sum of money in gold and notes. You escaped to Singapore, and hid in this deserted bungalow—” “Fool! you have made a mistake,” inter- rupted Quin. The inspector laughed. “We knew you were in the neighbor- hood,” he said, “‘but we failed to locate you until this morning, when your friend, Eng- lsh Kate, brought us the information,” “You mean the woman—Mrs. Herman?” gasped Quin. “I mean English Kate, a notorious char- acter of Singapore. You trusted her, and she betrayed your shelter. “Yes, she betrayed me,” exclaimed Quin. “But, all the same, you have made a big mistake. I am not the man you want—” “That's enough,” growled the inspector. “Do you think you can fool me? Your de- seription answers perfectly. Your record is known to the police of all cpuntries. You are John Tuke, alias Lord Melgrave, alias William Fowler. A light broke on Quin’s mind; a vivid memory of the past rose swiftly before him, and he knew that he had grasped the mean- ing of the blunder. “William Fowler!” he cried, eagerly. “Is he a man of about my age and build, and bearing a strong likeness to me? “You're as much alike as two peas, the inspector, with a wink. “But what's the use of keeping up this farce—" “I am telling the truth,” exclaimed Quin. “I knew William Fowler well. He was my first mate years ago, when I led a seafar- ing life, and we used to be mistaken for each other. He robbed me of a lot of money and ran away, and I’ve never laid eyes on him since. He went on briefly to speak of himself, stating his name and address, the business that had brought him to Singapore, and ex- plaining how he had been lured to the bungalow. ze “All this can easily be proved,” he con- “It's a good thing for you that the trath has com> out in time,’ Quin said sharply. “You played a clever tricka William Fowler,” he added, “and I hope you'll pay dearly for it.” “Don't crow too soon,” replied the pris- oner, with an ugly scowl. “We'll meet again, and perhaps it will be my turn to score then.” Quin’s anger had cool2d rapidly, and, all things considered, he admitted to himself. that he was fortunate to get out of thé scrape so easily. He recovered his clothes and luggage, and was detained only long 2nough to give evidence as to what he knew of John Tuke, alias Willlam Fowler. Then, having exacted a promise from the in- spector that Niak would be cared for, he boarded the Bushire just as the whistle blew for starting. 5 Six weeks later, whil2 up in the jungles of Bengal, Quin recéived“a long letter from Fritz Hofburg, an. extract from which should be of interest to the reader, since it clears up several doubtful points. “You will be gladto know,” wrote Hof- burg, “that Niak made a good recoy- ery, and except for a ‘slight stiffness is ncne the worse for-the scrimmage. Your dargerous Couble, Fowlef, got five years, but. English Kate Was let off with two months. By the by; I Have a new clerk. It seems that the old » taking advan- tage of the opportufiity, got beastly drunk the night I left Singapere. He forgot to clese the warehouse. doog and the panther broke out of the cage and escaped to the jungle. Some tire later, ‘after gnawing his repe, Niak took leave in ‘the same manner, very luckily for you. Whether the hound followed your scent to the bungalow or the trail of the pant er 48 a problem that must remain unsolved.” THE END. ——— Wanted Revenge. From Puck, © Subbubs—“I'd like to own a steam yacht and take a six-months’ cruise around the Atlantic.” 5 Howse—“Any particular object in view?” Subbubs—“Yes;—I'd like to show the cook that she couldn't leave us whenever she pleased! —_>—__-o-—__ Preliminary Charge. From the Boston Courier. Doctor—“I have concluded to go to the war as a@ surgeon, and as a consequence I ne2d all the money I can collect.” ppeatlent {examining bil} ie you n charge ie enemy as you have me, they tainly retire in disorder, iN THE CHURCHES Much interest is felt here in the coming second summer assembly of the Jewish Chautauqua Society, which will be held at Atlantic City, July 10-24. A leader of the society, in speaking to a Star reporter of the objects of the organi- zation, said: “This is purely an educatio: verk. We study the Bible, Jewish litera ture ard Jewish history, but with r thought of their religious bearing. Our platform is such a broad one that all can meet upon it, and it is a fact over which I feel quite gratified, that there are quite a number of non-Jews In our ranks, earnest men and women, who are studying the Jew historically and socially. ' “One of our best features is the summer assembly that was started last year at At- lantic City. This is of a broader and more pepular character than the reading cour though it runs along the saine line year Wwe discovered, popularly sp Leo, N. Levi of Galveston, whose on “Thomas Jefferson’ was recognized as one of the most eloquent and appreciative studies of that great statesman that the country has ever heard. Mr. Levi will speak again this year, as wiil also Bishop Vincent, and while he is addressing a Jewish society, Rev. Dr. Berkonitz, one of the most distinguished rabbis in the coun- try, will be at the Methodist Chautauqua addressing iis member: Bishop Hurst has been elected chairman of the comm appointed by the bish- ops of the list Episcopal Church to make preparations for the ecumenical conference of 191. After the close of his summer vacation Bishop Hurst will be absent from Washington for a consider- period, as he has I lected to pre- at the ion conference, which meets rson, August 25; the California German, at San Francisco, Sep- tember 1; Pacitic Grove, Sep- tember 14 aiifornia, Santa Bar- bara, September®21; Arizona mission, Tuc- son, Arizona, September 29; New Mexico English mission, Silver City, October. 6, nd New Mexico, special mission, El Paso, Texas, October 1 Rev. J. Wynne Jones, pastor of a Presby- terlan chureh in a suburb of Baltimore, and who is known by almost every member of the Washington city pr . has caused to be built on his church property a num- ber of stalls for bicycles, and invites whe>l- men to ride out to his church Sun nd hear him preach. Mothers with crying babies have no need to remain at home on their account, as a space has been marx- ed off in the church by railings, and within that space are a number of comfortable rocking chairs for the use of the mothers. A_Corpus Christi procession took place at St. Joseph's Church, Ammendale, Sun- day last. After mass a procession was formed, composed of the clergy, Christian Brothers and members of the congregation, which marched through the grounds of the church and Normal School. Benediction was given at the various shrines and at the close of the procession in the church, A committee, composed of Messrs. Bailey, Havell, Wheeler, Wood and Swartwout, has been appointed by the board of directors of the Central Union Mission to arrange 1or mission work at Camp Alger. It is propos- ed to take companies of workers to the amp for evangelistic meetings, the meth- ods of the mission making it necessary that a good many persons go along to sing and speak. President McKinley has received from the general cabinet of the Epworth League, Bishop W. X. Ninde, president, a message stating that: “The general cabinet of the Epworth League of the Methodist Episcu- pal Church felicitates the country that in this crisis of human liberty America has s its executive head a true statesman, who has shown such magnanimity, patience and constancy in insisting upon liberty for ed and suffering Cuba.” ‘The league it is stated, 1,700,000 member: of an appeal have been received ty from the National Christlan the e¢: of a “new Fourth of July. this in Citizenship League, pleading for tablishmeat The appeal in part says: “At no tim since the Fourth of July was mad tio holiday has our’ ion been con- fronted with such dangers as war. These dangers are not found alone in foreign foes or hostile fleets, but also and chiefly In the unrighteous unchristian- conditions in The league directs attention to these con- G:tions, and says in no pessimistic spirit, but with full confidence in their ultimace correction. It calls upon ail Christian patriots to utilize this national holiday in impressing the need of that righteousness which exalteth a nation, and appeals in particular to all pastors, churches, young people's and patriotic societies and’ similar organizations, to unite in celebretions, mass meeting: creises on this day and the ceeding, as shall make it a * of July.” Rev. A. J. Gill, pastor of Ryland Church, this city, has accepted tion to assist in the camp meeting s at Emory Grove, Md., near B: during the month of August. [ne sixteenth annual r ing such other ex- bbath pre- Sew Fourth sion of mintain Lake Park Chautauqua will be the M held from gust at the 4th to Mountain Lake Parl under the superintendence of Rev. D: W. L. Davidson. The summer = schools will be in charge of leading educators from some of the be: universities of the west. The daily program includes addresses fro: some of the best known orators on the American platform, attractive music, rare and unique entertainments of various types and several courses of lectures by well-known scholars. the 26th of Au- , Maryland, Representative Nelson Dingley, jr., of Maine has been elected a vice president of the Congregational Home Missionary So- ciety, who! » annual meeting has just been concluded at Cleveland. Other office! ere elected as follows: President, Gen. Oliver O. Howard, after whom Howard, Univer- ty, this city, was named; vice president Joseph H. Hawley of Connecticut, Rev. J. K. McLean of California, Willis W. Baird of Illinois, Rev. Edwin B. Webb of Mas- sachusetts, Mr. Hollister of Michigan, Rev. Edward P. Gocdwin of Mlinois, Mr. Cor- nelius of New York and Rev. Eaton of Wisconsin; recording secretary, William H. Holman of Connecticut; auditor, George O'Dell; executive committee, to serve un- til 1901, W. J. Washburn of New York, J. D. Kingsbury of Massachusetts, Rey. B. H. Richard of Pennsylvania, J. H. Por- ry of Connecticut, Rev. C. W. Hearbard of New York. A lawn party was given Tuesday evening last by members of the Western Presb: terian Church, Rev. Howard Wilbur En- nis, pastor, on the lawn of Mrs. Reeves, No. 2224 N street northwest, for the bene- fit of the church mission. A few evenings previous a musicale for the purpose of raising funds to inaugurate a free kinder- garten in connection with the mission school was held in the hall of the National Capital University School and was very successful. Those who participated wer Soprano, Miss May Adele Levers; contra’ to, Mrs. Adele C. Oxley; basso, Mr. J. Walter Humphrey; violinist, Prof. Arthur E. Yundt; pianist, Prof. Leo Wheat, and reader, Miss Katherine Garner. ‘The children’s day exercises at the church Sunday last were in charge of the superintendents of the morning and even- ing school, respectively, Messrs. Lewis Denham and William I. Simpson. An address was made by the pastor. A fea- ture of the occasion was a_ presenta- tion to Mr. Ennis of a large basket of flowers, which was made up of small nosegays brought by the members of the mission school. The flowers were presented to Mr. Ennis on the part of the children by one of the small boys of the school, who made a neat and appropriate address. . ———— The Speed of Insecis. From the New York Herald. It is the popular belief that the flights of birds is much swifter than that of the in- sects, but a number of naturalists who have been making a study of the matter think that such is not the case. A common house fly, for example, is not very rapid in its flight, but its wings make S00 beats a second, and send it through the air twenty- five feet, under ordinary circumstances, in that space of time. When the insect is alarmed, however, it has been found that it can increase its rate of speed to over 150 feet per second. 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She then lays an egg in the cell and walls up the opening. The remarkable thing about this perform- ence ts the magic effect of her sting. Whether it 1s the result of a subtle poison of whether it is a special spot in the spider's nervous system where the sting is inserted we do not know. Certain it is that after being thus stung the spider lives on in a paralyzed condition for weeks and even months. It can move only slightly, and remains helpless in its mud sepulchre until the wasp egg hatches into a voracious grub, which at once falls to and eats with great relish the meat thus miraculously preserved. Whether the wasp sting renders the spider insensible to pain or not is a ques- tion not yet settled. However, the chances are in favor of the theory that it does. Anyway, We need waste no sympathy on the spider the most bloodthirst all the little people of the fields and woods. Thera is a sense of retributive justice in the thought of a spider helpless and at the mercy of a small insect which it would have mercilessly devoured had it been able. So we need not accuse our alert, indus- trious cement-maker of any unreasonable cruelty if she, like us, insists upon a meat diet for her young, nor need we ha fear of her sting, for sbe seldom u: a Weapon of offense or defense. eb A Hard Luck Stor; we Blatter. From Flieg: