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#€Q€§€€€€€€Q€€€€QQC€R Chapter IV.â€"Cont. “You will find him a nice-spoken, easy gentleman to sail with, but you had better let him have his way in anything outside the navigation of the ship,” Nathan had said on handing the letter, and then he had ei‘nphasized the words by adding signi ficantly, ‘ ‘Them’s instructions, remember, ’ ’ ’ 'As there still remained nearly a Week before the date of departure, no signs of bustle or activity were as yet apparent on the steamer, which laygalongside the wharf with her gangâ€"plank out, and only one or two men visible on deck engaged in polishing and painting. Nathan had told me that the main portion of the crew Would not be shipped till two days before sailing, and ' that I should only find on board the officers who were ship-shape. taking in ceinmenced. I-laving satisfied myself with 'a general view of the vessel, I picked my way towards her across the lumberâ€"strewn quay, and was about to step on to the gang-plank when for the third time the uneasy feeling that had moved me in the oflice of Nathan & Co. took hold of me. Inâ€" stinctiver raising my eyes, I saw that a man was leaning over the rails of the gangway, watching my and a few permanent hands retained to keep things Even the business of the stores had not yet progress with quiet interest. He wore a goldâ€"braided cap with a peak and from this and his darkâ€"blue brass-buttoned frock coat I judged him to be one of the officers. That, however, was not the cause of the thrill that ran through me. Rather was it that the face was the face of the man who had turned and looked at me outside the Flower offices in Leadenhall street, and that the eyes Were the eyes which had been so vividly recalled the mysterious slits in Nathan’s chart of the Black Sea. But the strange part of this lasti the meetingâ€"whether it was really second or the third I. could not sayâ€" was that, as his eyes met mine and . I returned look for look, the uneasy feeling left me at once, and I wonâ€" dered at myself for ever having enâ€" tertained it. He began beaming at me with a genial smile of good felâ€"| most imâ€" lowship that promised the friendly relations, and almost mediately sang out,â€" “Step aboard, sir. the Queen of Night." Quickly crossing the plank I found him waiting at the other end to re- ceive me, when he added,â€" ' “A passenger to view the ship ?” I was dressed in plain clothes, so that the question was a perfectly natural oneâ€"provided that I had been mistaken about the eyes in the map, and that his presence outside the Flower offices had been accidentâ€" a1. There was certainly nothing in his demeanor to Show that he had ever seen me before, or that he was not thoroughly above board. “No,” I said. “My name of Forâ€" resterâ€"Captain Forrester. I have been appointed to command the ship. I have a letter here for Dr. Za~ Welcome to vertal. ’ ’ “My dear Captain, I am delighted to be the first to receive you,” he said, shaking me warmly by the hand. "I am Dr. Zavertal. Come into my den and refresh yourself; or perhaps you would prefer to make your tour of inspection first ?” fiééééfiéééfifiéééfiééfifiééfiéEG é(‘€&§éfiééééééééfifiééééééfis V in v - V g? A Tale if of the t t fa if . at g Rollin-g Wave g V m ' w sees»sensesseesaaseeeeaesneeeesaaeeeasessasesassif‘ I told him that I should be very glad to begin with a chat, and he led the way to his deckâ€"cabin amidâ€" ships, glancing at Nathan’s open letter .of introduction on the Way. The combination of surgery and study into which he showed me was, like every other portion of the steamer, luxuriously furnished and softly upholstered. The walls were match-boarded with some costly polished wood, and the floor was thickly carpeted. On' the two sea“ ward sides were plate-glass windows: instead of the usual circular lights. At the fore end Were fixed shelves for drugs and medical appliances, while right across the after part of the Cabin hung a, gorgeous curtain shutâ€" ting off the doctor’s sleeping apart- ments. A canary and a couple of gaudy parrakeets twittered in gilded ‘cages, and there were bright flowers everywhere. “Snug quarters, Doctor,” I said, coming to an anchor in a huge club armchair, while he busied himself with glasses and decanters. _ “Yes ; it’s not a bad crib for a struggling medico, is it ?” he as- sented j‘ovinlly. “You see my deâ€" partment is the health happiness and comfort of the passengers. I [couldn’t keep them healthy, happy, and comfortable if I wasn’t all that myselfâ€"so I do myself well.” _ V , “I can understand that you have your hands full,” I replied. “The 'doctor on a regular liner hasn’t too ,soft a time of it ; on a ship full of }healthâ€"scekers you must almost need an assistant.” A wink seemed now quite natural to those smiling eyes which had istruck me with such a queer chill at lfirst, and Doctor Zavertal winked as ihe said, “Oh, don’t run away with gthat idea. Captain. They’re not so 'sick as all that. Only about ten per cent. each voyage are what you might call invalids, and of them not more than half are bad cases. This is a very gay ship, I can tell you. Nathan will have said as much ?” . “Yes ; he seemed to set as much store on social qualities in his skipâ€" per as on seamanship,” I replied. “Well, hardly that. It is a com- bination of the two that is indisâ€" pensable in our line of business,” said Zavertal. “Old Nathan is a sharp man. If you’ll allow me to 'say. so, Captain Forrester, I think he’s got the article he wants. At any rate, you look the part.” It cros:=.ed my mind that to “look the part” was about all that would be required of me in the character of a Master of the'Ceremonies, if what the little Jew had told me was correctâ€"that Zavertal himself bore the brunt of the entertaining. That would suit me very well, for I was never a lady’s man, and should much social philandering be expected of me, my appointment would? not be likely to be a durable one. ‘.‘Well, Doctor,” I said, “after all I’m here to sail the ship, and that must be my first care. I have no doubt that with you to do the soâ€" lcial part I shall be able to look it all right.” He waved his hand deprecatingly, as though pleased that 1 had no in- tention of usurping functions which he had been in the habit of per- forming ; and then, for the fraction of a second, his eyes hardened, and there came into them that peculiar glint which had startled me as he stood on the curb in the city street. It was as if he shot one keen glance to probe my honesty of purpose and Breasts gains and Kidney Disease Deveioped Fifteen Years of Sufi‘er Into Qropsy â€"- After ing Cure Was Effecteci by DR. GHASE’S ifflliiE‘f-Lllffli PiLLS. Dropsy is a. natural result of negâ€" lected kidney disease. When the kidâ€" neys become deranged uric acid is left in the blood, and the blood be- comes watery and vitiatedc Flesh and weight gradually decrease and strength is slowly exhausted. Swulâ€" lcn ankles and legs are among ' the first indications of dropsy, and this symptom arises from the fact that the system is filled with water that should pass off by way of the kidâ€" hays. There is probably no ailment which leads to such dreadfully painful and fatal diseases as derangement of the kidneys, and consequently- the good which Dr. Chase’s Kidneyâ€"Liver Pills do in checking kidney disorders and preventing dropsy, Bright’s disease, diabetes, etc., can never be estimat- ed. Mr. Arthur Walden, Ferryville, Carleton (30., N.B., writes :â€"â€"“l'.fy wife was a great sufferer from kid-3 ney disease for several years. She was troubled with pains in the small of the back and in the side. was gradually losing flesh and growing weaker. She got into a very bad state, suffered dreadful pains and her ankles would swell up so that we were afraid of dropsy. We had a book of Dr. Chase’s in the house,‘ and reading about Dr. Chase’s Kidâ€" nay-Liver Pills, decided to try them. Relief soon came with this treatâ€" ment. My wife has been entirely cured and says she would not be without .Dr. Chase’s Kidney-Liver Pills for ten times the price." “I am using Dr. Chase’s Nerve Food myself, and it is building me up wonderfully.” Dr. Chase's Kidney-Liver Pills, one pill a dose, 25 cents a box. 9ft .all dealers. or Erlmanson, Dates 8.: 00., Toronto. was satisfied, for the look passed and the eyes smiled again. Let me say here that though 1 was this man’s nominal chief, and he treated me with proper deference, yet I felt from the first that his was the inâ€" fluence which, with‘the owners and, passengers, if we ever came to a conflict, would prevail. We smoked and chatted for half an hour, and then I asked'him to show me over the snip and introduce me to the other officers. To the first proposition he agreed with alacrity ; the second was out of his power, as the three mates were liv- ing on shore during the steamer’s stay in port. The chief oflicer was expected next day, but as present the ship was in charge of the bo’sun. I made the acquaintance of this honest sailorâ€"man, and was conduct- ed by him‘ from stem to stern, the result of the inspection being that never had I seen a better found and equipped vessel, with more generous owners honestly desirous of promotâ€" ing the comfort of the passengers and crew. Doctor Zavertal accomâ€" panied me through the after part of ,the ship, but after a while he left me with the bo’sun, who took advantage of his absence to fire off a volley of, eloquence on the benefit of serving such a firm as Nathan S: 00. in such a craft as the Queen of Night. “Jest a seaâ€"goin’ ’otel, she is,” was the bo’sun’s verdict. “Plenty of vittles, lib’ral grog, and every one to enjoy theirselvesâ€"’fore the mast. and in the cabin. It may be kind~ ness of ’art, or it may be the way the owners takes to make ’em forget the funerals. I don’t say but what it ain't a bit of both, but it makes a live ship anyway." “To forget the funerals ! What on earth do you mean, my man ?” I exclaimed. “Well, you see, sir, said the bo’sun, l'ithhing up his trousers, “there be some as come aboard the I! ' Queen in search of ’elth as finds the other thing. Bound to be above the average of sea-burials on a craft as is in a manner of speaking a ’elth resort as well as a big yacht. You may have observed, sir, that ’elth resorts is mostly the parryedisses of the on’elthy.” My bo’sun was-evidently a philosoâ€" pher, and gruesome as was the idea, I could well understand that it might not be altogether groundless. There is nothing more depressing than a funeral at sea, and the ownâ€" ers would be quite likely to do their best to counteract the influence by infusing as much gaiety as possible into the life of the ship. But surely, I asked, the passengers were not in the habit of dying wholesale ? “Lor bless you, no Captain,” was the reassuring reply. “Sometimes one, sometimes two, but never more than three or four a voyage. That’s not bad out of three or four hun- dred, and it ain’t always the sickest as snuffs it the quickest, neither.” We made our way aft again along the main deck, taking the engine- room with its lumbering “triple-exâ€" pansion," "twi1_1â€"screW” giants en route. In passingalong I could not fail to be struck'with the beautiful fittings of the state-rooms, with the ‘electric light and electric bells ev- erywhere, while the cooks' quarters with their shining copper utensils and cool marble slabs, the great iceichambcrs, and the bandâ€"room, now empty save for rows of uniform coats and the bright brass instruâ€" ments, claimed my admiration in turn. As for the grand saloon, music-room, and smoking-room, though I had sailed in many crack liners I had never seen anything to equal the lavish splendor of the (le- corations in white and gold, the costly pictures, and tasteful har- mony of coloring that prevailed. Mounting to the upper deck, Simâ€" mons, the bo’sun, showod me my own cabin, which was situated under the main-bridge, next the chartâ€" room. It was a large, comfortably furnished apartment, having a bed- stead, instead of a bunk, in a curâ€" tained alcove, and good enough for a lady’s boudoir. I had never .been berthed like that before, and as I looked at the cushioned couches and easy-chairs I remember feeling posiâ€" tively afraid lest I should grow “soft” amid so much luxury. Outside my cabin I dismissed Sim- mons from further attendance, and went towards the surgery to take leave of Doctor Zavertal before quit- ting the ship. Approaching his cabin from forward, I had to step on several coils of rope that had not yet been stowed. and these so dead- ened my footfall that I reached the door without giving any warning sound. Owing to this cause I over- heard a few Words of conversation which I now know Were not intended for my cars. . “If this cursed American really means to go the trip, I should inâ€" deed be glad to have you with me,” Dr. Zavertal was saying. “But how about yoUr schemes for the subse- quent voyage ?" “They would have to go by the board for this once,” came the reâ€" ply, in a well-modulated, gentlemanâ€" ly voice. “We have done so well that we can afford to lose our speâ€" cial profits on one trip. What we can’t afford to do is to take risks.” At this point I stepped into the cabin. and found the doctor with a tall, finelyâ€"built fellow, who had apparently net long arrived, for he stood just inside the door and was in the act of removing his gloves. Neither he nor ~ the- doctor showed any apprehension of having been overheard, but the latter said quickâ€" 1y i-j' “Ah, so you have completed the round of the ship, Captain ? This gentleman, Mixâ€"thank you, I did not quite catch the nameâ€"Mr. Viz- ard, is a possible passenger, and has come to have .a look at our accomâ€". modation." ‘ “I hope he will be as pleased with it as I have been,” I replied, bowing to the stranger. » " “This is Captain Forrester, who has just been appointed to the cemâ€" mand,” explained Zavertal. Mr. Vizard had been regarding me with a rather critical stare, but on the introduction being made mutual he smiled politely and remarked that he hoped to have a pleasant voyage in the Queen of Night under my auspices. I made the proper sort of reply, and having arranged to take up my abode on the steamer on the following day, I bade them both goodâ€"day, and went ashore. “But why,” I asked myself, as I passed through the dock gates, “did Zavertal hesitate in giving Vizard’s nameâ€"as though to convey the im- pression that it was unknown to him '2”- The anSWer was beyond me, for I Was ready to swear that they were not strangers to each other. Vizard was the man who had been with Zavertal in Leadenhall street on the previous day. And who was “the cursed American,” and what did “risks” and “special profits” mean ? (To Be Continued.) â€"â€"â€"-â€"+ THAT OLD PAIN. AGAIN. Gnaming, Piercing Pains that Al- most Make You Scream. It is your old enemy, rheumatism, come again with the winter to tor- ture you. These pains, remember, are. caused by had blood, you may ease them by rubbing with liniments and outward lotions, but cannot get rid of them in that way. Rheuma- tism is caused by bad blood and the only certain way to drive it out of the system is to enrich your blood by taking Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills. There is no case of rheumatism Dr. Williams' Pink Pills will not cure if given a fair trial. By making new, rich red blood and strengthening the nerves they strike at the very root of such diseases as rheumatism, sci- atica and lumbago. We .give' one case out of thousands to prove the truth of this statement. Mr. A. G. Lacombe, Sorel, Que., says: “For five years I was a victim to the tortures of rheumatism. At times the pains in my knees, shoulders and hips were almost past endurance. Often I could not dress myself with- out assistance. I tried many reme- dies but I never got more than temâ€" porary relief until I began the use of Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. I used alâ€" together eight boxes, and since takâ€" ing them I have not had a twinge of the trouble, and I feel better in ev- ery way than I did for years before. I would strongly advise. every rheumatic sufferer to give Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills a fair trial.” Remember that only the genuine pills will cure â€"â€" imitaâ€" tions can’t cure. therefore see that the full name "Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills for Pale People” is found on the wrapper around every box. Sold by all medicine dealers or sent post paid at 50 cents per box or six boxes for $2.50 by writing direct to the Dr. Williams’ Medicine 00., Brockville, Ont. + IF MARS HITS US. Our world is spinning thiuigh Space at a speed of over 1,000 miles a minute, says an astronomer. Should it come into collision with a globe of equal size going at the same rate of speed, what would be the result? The very best thinkers of the age tell us that heat enough would ,be generated by the shock to transform both of the colliding bodies into gigantic balls of vapor many times their present circum- ferences. Some'have thought that, in case the center of the earth is composed of solid and colder matâ€" ter than is the generally accepted beâ€" lief, this might not be the case; but after searching all the leading anâ€" thorities it must be admitted that there cannot be found a more apâ€" propriate "finis" than the follow- ing, which is from an eminent scien- . tist: Should such an unheard of event occur, the heat generated would be sufficient to melt, boil, and completely vaporize a mass of ice fully 700 times the bulk of both the colliding worlds â€"â€" in other words, an iceâ€"planet 150,000 miles in diam- and nhaoluto cure for each eter. , a? ' _ ‘ and every form of itching. lecdlngand protruding piles, the manufacturers-have guaranteed it. See tes. leonlnla in the deny were and ask yam-neigh- bors what they think out. You can use it and got our money back if net cured. 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Sold at 25 cents a box by all druggists, or sent post paid, iby writing direct to the Dr. Wil- liams Medicine 00., Brockville, Ont.,, Ior Schnectady, N. Y. â€"-â€"â€"+ There is no STORIES OF WELLINGTON. Some Characteristics of the Here of W‘aterloo. [It is never too late to learn new things about a great man. The Du‘ke of Wellington has been dead many years, yet the recently pub- li:.l‘.icr.l “Autobiography of Alexander Grant,” friend and physician of the Marquis of Dal’housie, once Gover- norâ€"General of India, number of new stories of the simpli- city, characteristic plain-speaking and indomitable mental courage of the heno of Waterloo. Whom the news of the bloody bat- tle of Ferozeshah reached England there was great consternation in the ministry. At best it was a drawn battle, and Sir Robert Peel was much depressed. “You must lose officers and men if you have great battles,” said the Duke of Wellington. “At A'ssaye I lost a third of my force.” . When the council continued to con- si-der the battle a crushing reverse, Wellington lighted up suddenly. “‘Make it a victory!” said he. "Fire a salute and ring the bells.” And so it was ordered and done; and the immediate heartening of the people proved the soundness of the old sol- dier’s policy. When Lord Dalhousie was about to go to India he begged the Duke to recommend for the personal staff any young officer in whom he felt an interest. He stoutly refused. “I would as soon recommend a wife for a man as A. D. C.,” said he. In 1824 the Cabinet, when it found itself committed to war with the King of'Burma, asked the Duke of Wellington for his advice. He reâ€" plied at once, bluntly, “Send Lord C ombermere . ' ’ “But we have always understood that your grace thought Lord Com~ bermere a fool.” ’ "Sb he is a fool -‘-' an utter fool; but he can take Rangoon.” When the Duke of Wellington was warden of the Clinque' Ports the queen went to Walmer Castle for change of air. The clerk of the works preceded Her Majesty and made some tawdry repairs, at which the Duke was greatly displeased. When the Queen went to Strathfield~ vsaye the same clerk of‘ works ceded her. But here, in his own home, the Duke was beforehand with him, amd ordered him off. No alterations were made. The Duke said, “I just got a few tables and a harpsichord, and. I asked the neighbors to meet her.” This was so much out of the ro'u- Itine of grand preparations and 'gra'n-d guests that Her Majesty was ~1nuch pleased. â€"+â€"â€"â€"â€" DEVICES OF .FISHERMEN. . Dutch fishermen have made some remarkable catches by means of a ivory simple expedient. They put a number of live worms and insects into a bottle partly filled with waâ€" ter, which is then securely corked. The bottle is dropped into the waâ€" ter, and the fisherman sinks his line alongside. It appears that the ,wriggling contents of the bottle so tempt the fish that they fall easy victims to the baited hooks. _...__â€"¢__..___ AN ANT'S GREAT STRENGTH. Mr. A. R. Miller recently weighed a small ant and a dead grasshopper which it was dragging to its nest. The weight of the grasshopper was found to be sixty times greater than that of the ant. The force exerted by the ant in dragging the grass- hopper along the road was therefore . proportionately equal to that of a man'weighing 150 pounds pulling a load of four and a half tens, or a horse of 1,200 pounds a load of 36 tons. + SCENTED CLOTH. Scented cloth, designed foF"‘la'(lies‘ dresses, is the latest novelty from Paris. 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