What 39 Reported. J

suit, > horns

hat you its. and

Captain James Richmond was ushered lato the rooralasUeace. and ibo door ulseed after him. It was not the first time by a tood many that he had croaed the threshold, but he had not before had any deeding with the prut-

eat homo secretary.

"Captain Richmondr - the secretary queried with a quick scrutiny of the tecs of his visitor, who returned the

r.. look as he Inclined his head. "Sit

down, sir. I am pleased to meet you.

i I understand that you were commla-

loned by my predecessor Jo Inquire : into the abuses in connection with control of Blackenhem prison, and that your inquiry was entirely saccsssful. | I believe"—with a smile—"that were sentenced to four year: were liberated on a Ucket-of-ltave fcy order of my predecessor, after eljht months' Incarceration. Have you since reported yourself to the police, as you are bound to by the conditions of the

I ticket to do?“

j-' "Ko.” Captain Richmond replied, “1 have not reported myself." “Good." returned the secreUry. "that Will facilitate matters. I wish you. if you are at liberty, and not disinclined to return to prison life, to enter Shash- ' sal prison, and ice If you cab-ge^-to the root of the mystery there. If you care to take up the matter, and are successful. you will not findcthla office ungrateful. When will you be ready lor

aneat?"

“The day after tomorrow. If that will

suit."

“Very well. Be In Chandos street between 3 and 4 o'clock oo Wednesday f morning, with a chisel and a few other bandy burglar's tools In your pockets [ Sergeant Crame will be there to’arrest you. as before. I will arrange that you aerve your sentence at Shash-

nal.“

“How shall 1 conuruuaicate with

i you?”,'-—

[ “Qfce of the vtaltlng Justices wtl! /make a point ‘^f seeing you privately ; whenever he visits Shaahnal." the secretary replied. •'You will ray only as

tstlce; what-

again for sums days, and then adopted

an entirely different manner.

Thlrty-nlnc had been In Shaanal prls-

prlsi Jus-

tot long to v A tall, thin,

ty-etne to the further end

r you t< r, so th

to the Justice

know tl

you v

little delay.

me with very

made by wishes clear?" • “Perfectly so. sir." “Is there anything I can do for you?' ! “Nothing, tfnless you can expedite my arrival at Shaahnai. t am Itching

to get there."

• "You are interested, eh? Well. I I cannot do much to expedite your sen- | tence, but what can be done judlclous- | ly ahall, I promise you. The preltmij nanes mast, of course, be extremely annoying. 1 may add." the secretary said, holding out his hand, "if you carry this matter through successfully you may rely upon any influence 1 may 1 hare in the matter of a queen's mesL . •engership, for which I see your name iif been down some considerable

time."

“I’ll get to the root of the matter." Captain Richmond muttered, as he ; walked toward the Strand, "If It has a if", roof' • • • f . “Thirty-nine! Do you call that the I* way to roll your bod?"' ' “What's the matter with it?” f “No back questions, please!" shouted the warden, "or, as sure ss your name's ‘Arris 111 dock your grub! Roll that bed, now, or— report! Next time, mind, report!" He slammed the door to and went flown the corridor. L Thirty-nine t-mlled blandly after him. “When I get out of this and that man Is dismissed—and I'll take good care he 1»—JTl waylay him and give him one of the soundest hidings he ever bad. The question la, when shall I get out of hare? Five days of the five years gone, and I don't see anything f queer. Still 'there's a decent balance left for discoveries." The cell door swung open and another warden looked In. [ “Thirty-nine, talking! Won't do, my ront do!" “Raying my prayers," replied Thirty-

“Say 'em to yourself, my lad!' And the door slammed to again. Karly In the evening of the same daj

_ "All right?" he inquired genially, as be locked Thirty-nine carefully over. “Yes. thank yon." the convict rs-

S with some surprise.

“Pell yourself ms cofnfortable as at Blsckenhsa? Orrid 'olfe. -Blackenham! Nearly at bad for th* officer* as the

Was therV four years my-

na? Orrid 'olfe. Blackenham! i bad for th* officer* a* the . Was therV four years mynine pricked up his mars

/

ime's Winiama," the warden I with tacregflng aftfblllty.

Thirty-nine nervously.

“My i

eontlnu*

not. Can't say I remember you. we see so many new faces while

don’t, so I ' - ' ‘

afftfbllity.

Well, p'raps

But you

you might remtm-

Wereo't you

rcoinlng

break In. eh? Well, to 1* trade. Bat I < i with a prisoner we 'ad n a large scale—quite a small mint Vd basn. Sure you never tried t 'sad at coinin'? No? Well, well. t 'are been my fancy, then, iebody something like yon. I sup-

s. Right!"

What did he come tor?" Thirty- _ friend William*. But Williams did not show hlaxif,

usual

wait for hla own call,

thin, lawycr-llke man entered

the cell, dismissed Williams with a

gesture, and turned to the convict,

drew Thirty-

o! the cell.

"1 am directed by the home office to r.srry any communications vou have *!o make.” he said. In a whisper. - "1 have pen and paper, if you want to write. But be prompt." Thirty-nine took the sheet of note paper and the fountain pen. and wrotp a few hurried lines: T want a complete list of convictions against prisoners 78 and ii. here; also any other facta bearing upon the nature of their crimes. Sooner, the better. Convey through chaplain, who 1* honest." He dried the note on the slip of blotting paper between the leaves and handedilt to the Justice. A moment later he was alone in his

cell again.

"It sounds a wild notion. I must adtnHjt' he thought, “a very wild notion. Perhaps I am wrong. But It Is queer ‘.hat 24 and’ 78 are never at labor, and thgt they alone are nevor taken near the governor's house. There may be -a doien reasons for It, und it may have no possible connection with Williams' first visit to me. but there Is something radically wrong and 1 sec no other peg on which to hang my suspicion than the privileges of these two men and what Williams said to me. He has aever given me or anyone in my hearing a civil word or look since." Thirty-nine bad to wait until the next visit from the Justices for his answer from the home office, and In the meantime he bad discovered little that supported his suspicions. But the letter the justice brought him gave him the utmost satisfaction. It gave a list of convictions against the two prisoners whom Thirty-nine had Inquired about Starting as a boy. with petty larceny. Seventy-eight had turned to burglary, purse snatching. frauds and coining. Twenty-four, a younger man.was the son of the notorlpus "Jim Crow." His first conviction was for stealing leadpiping from ant empty house. He was known to have assisted his father In extensive counterfcit-colnlngschesies and. upon the death of "Jim Crow" Inherited £2000 or £3000, with which he started himself as a bookmaker. He lost-hls money, and was mobbed for • welshing" at the Uverppl meeting In l8—. Next he wws arrested for attempting to pass bad money In Not-

itity of

itlng tor a

period which corresponded with the length of time he had been In the town. Later he waa sentenced to four years

for passing base coins.

"Any message to take back? Y6u had better Mot keep this paper.” said

return It to the of-

fice? I will write a message back.” He took a pencil from hla visitor, and

wrote:

"Endeavor to trace move menu of every coiner who has passed through here—movemenU since they left. Want my discharge, tor time being." Three days later a warden entered the cell of Thirty-nine and threw down upon the pallet a bundle of clothe*. They were fhoee In which Thirty-nine had enured the prison. “You've got to change an' come to the governor'*," he said. Thirty-nine changed and followed

the wi

the <x

The governor sat at his table, and two men In ordinary clothes stood by. "You’re transferred to Portland, Thirty-nine, under an order from the home office,'' said the governor. “These officers are here to fetch yon. If you give me your word not to molest them attempt to escape yon ■hall'jtot be handcuffed!" "I won't get np to no game, air, and thank you,” Thirty nine replied. struck by the fact that hla re la plain clothes. But It occurred to him that prisoners were not then conveyed from prison to prison In their convict dress, as had been the rule, and it waa therefore only consistent that wardens should not be in their uniform, or the spirit of the reform would be loeL -i » . V His custodian ushered him into a fly that was Malting In the prison yard. iBd. aa they took their seaU facing dm, the elder man smiled, and said

iwetly:

thU mUT* 1 ron ^ U3rou * 11 "I think so,” Thirty-nine replied. "We shall take you to the station, If

or the the driver

he justice.

"No. Will you rets

write a t

hh waa shaking hands- with th>

itary.

"You were In a hurry to get out,” secretary said, with a deprecai smile. "I'm afraid you cannot havj discovered much In the time.”

ik I coi

ided. "I have draa

Ions.

put from ouulde. 1 have only to waitnow tor the reports concerning the movements of coluen who ha ve passed

through Sbasnal."

lere are the records of three cases, an get others for you. if uccesosry.

■pom Ing i

Ichmon omesu

. and the test musi

prla. It t/<

"Her I ran

Yhy you pick upon imlerauhd." "On the other hand, these r led, a sllgt

*>rds," colot

you've no objection, may smell a rat. Th

to London, and two sovereigns I was lastructad to hand you tor your re-

turn expenses.” the elation and the booking |obby.

your train walling, sir,” end officer, "so we'll wish

you a respectful good morning. We're com * not returning till s later train.” to get them. "Good morning,” replied Captain Bthel llicbjsond, as the train moved out of that's

you aa being strange, sir, that each ol these men left the country almoet Immediately upon being released from Shnsual? I note ono went to Australia where he bought a small farm, whlct be has since successfully cultivated; another went to America, ahere he qulckTy ran through a sum of money M-mch was considerable for a man of his position, and then turned bis attention to forgery; the last went on Durban, bought the good will of a small public house, and drank himself to death. In this taste for emigration, which seems to have been inculcated at Shasnal to one convicted for coining, I seem to see a great deal to support my conclusions." "Which are?" intcrorgated the secretary. "That there la a secret mint

• rrepoaterous!" the minister ejacuulated. "A mint In one of her majesty'a prisons? Dear, dear! You must i....... «„_..th.Ua possible!" "Pardon me; but I cannot think of anything more possible to a man In the governor's position, ^vho had the Instincts of an enterprising criminal. He has every facility—immunity from raids, unlimited strong could readily be turned shop*, a pretty regular succession of skilled coiners, whose assistance could be bought for leniency and a little money .o start them on their release from prison, sod whose secrecy could be absolutely relied upon. - "Looked at like that. It appears possible; but U Is rather risky to base conclusions upon mere possibilities." the secretary replied, with quiet cynicism. don't—at least, not entirely. War-

pted any

vas remarkably genial until he learned that I had not, when he became surly > brutall

light m

ty-four, who were the ohly _ Shashnal who had any coining. These two men were never In the labor yard. Why? They always looked pictures of health. Time after time I saw them enter or leave the entrance of the basement cel

Louse,

years ago as unhealthy.’''

i!' we have something tangible

of the condemned basement the secretary said thoughtfully,

matter ahall be Inquired Into at

Th* beat thing you can do is

to send In your report. Captain Rich -

"Ah!

In the u

e can duly consider

id In your rep

mond. and then we

the matter.”

He rose, Mandlly, and held out hla

hand.

Next day Captain Richmond received a cheek for hi* service*. He tor* It up In disgust, and then wished he had not. He waa still debating In hla mind whether he could aak for another check

tber he i n he rw

appointing him a queen's messenger. For a time he was pnxxled to know why he had been appointed. But h* waa not kept long In the dark, tor ha wq* called to the home office, Ihe secretary graciously apotogl hevIng scouted the coining tneory. Two prison commissioners had visited Shsshnsl to Inquire why the basement cells were being used. It was denied that each waa th* case, Th* commtsn i on era demanded to look over the basement. No one knew where the keys were, Other obstacles were put In the commissioners' path, but everything waa overruled and the basement opened by fore*. "Dlaoovei lea were made which left no doubt that yonr conclusion was only too aecar&tely drawn," sai l the secretary, hovering between confidence and reticence, “The governor resigned beleft, and the

“ a i evening a raid wag mad* upon a pasrabroket't shop in Mile Bn.l, kepi by Warder Williams’ brother, and between «4M and of baa* cola was found there, ptrange to say, th* .polios hare bee* fotersated In that shop tor some time, owing the frequent complaints of sallo largely frequent it, that bad

passing the coins, W* are Inquiring what other methods were also adopted, Shaahnai, but^lTlTundmdrabla that the matter should become pttbUa knowledge," the secretary *soneluded, "The profits appear to have been vary MMUersUe. and the coins are really

masterpieces of their kind.''

yon about leaving

khel, how often hash I toU to almost all

Arrived at the s nus. ex-Thirty-nine and drove away to _ hour lata.*, attired In a a:

M. U» Mtur « uT

NEW JERSEY STATE NEWS. Latest Condensed Special Dispatches From Many Points. PATERSON R0LU.N0 MILL SOLD.

New York City.—Bright red albatross ffi used for the dress with ecru lace Irlmi

L OIBL'a DBK8.1.

one of the most desirable fabrics for this purpose. The waist Is made over n fitted body lining that closes In the back, and Is faced with lace to n pointed yoke depth In front The full front Is gathered and arranged to ouffilne the yoke, a plain effect being maintained near the arm's eye. The back is closed with small gold battons and the wnlst forma a stylish blouse over the black velvet belt A lace collar completes the neck, blsbop sleeves fit the upper arm Closely and are finished with narrow lace wristbands. The skirt is made In one piece and gathered at the upper edge. It I* arranged on the body lining and cloees in the back. Clusters of three tucks at the top of the hem and also about half way up the Skirt provide a new and smart finish tor a plain full sklrL Attractive little dresses in this mode may be made of cashmere, cballle.

plain 1 The bl

juarter yards of forty-four-lncb

llrsultful W»w Koch*.

One of the new boas or neck ruche* seems almost too beautiful to It Is of cream white chiffon, massed la softly pleated folds about the throat, with a pleated and gathered cape the shoulders. Each of the fold* Ir edged with a quilting of the chiffon, and then they are severally Joined with festoons of tiny peerls. An a novel decoration la a "chow'' ostrich feathers, one placed at each side where the long end* Join shoulder piece. Pearls a here, a large cabochou ce of the feather ornament*.

A Handsom.' Gown.

An all-lace and linen and linen-col-ored gown has the foundation of the bodice, sleeves and skirt off In large plaids by Inch and band* of linen. There 1* a flounce of Ihe linen around the lower edge, and set Into this at Intervals are large diamond* of lace. This stock Is of lace, with a narrow stitched fold at upper

and lower edges. W«w Kvaulajc Ml**r*a.

Very picturesque are the evening gown sleeves, some of which are mere-

Clan Jake Cared Him ol Hiccos[h>—Ao EifS-Day Hea Fesap—CfcrUtenlni Rob* lor Qraerstloas—Newark Stores Afraid to Do Beils*** oa Sasday—Fatally Stricken

bows find opt This s«1 of

glove

lace or chiffon, shoulders to the el-

open at the top of the arm. sleeve necessitates long

Plctwreoqoo Sloovo*.

Very quaint and picturesque are the sleeves worn In the new silk coats that are so fashionsble at present. The

leews. The

istratlon shows three st^lsb arm

coverings.

No. 1 is s bell sleeve developed In black moire. It Is shaped with upper and under portions and conform* to the outline of the arm from shoulder to elbow. At that point it commence*

.jim.

The dog nuisance on the boardwalk a: Atlantic City has been solved by the enactment of a law which rules them off the promenade from May iy to Octobe15. The penalty is a fine of $5 for each offense. Council also passed the ordinance which prohibits people from walking through the streets in bathing costumes. which was opposed by some of the cottagers. The law is intended, mainly. !o' get rid of servants who. in returning to the hotels and boarding houses in w-et clothing, are careless and ruin the dresses of visitors. '’nfaj^Georgc A. Fuller Construction Coffiflany. of New York, bought the FasiSic Rolling Mill, of Paterson. The mill is one of the biggest establishments in the city and employ* about three thou sand men. It lias been working nigh: and dav for years. The price paid for the mill was understood to be $1,500.000. The mill has been engaged in manufacturing big *teei and iron girders for bridges and keels for battleships and steel for building construction. The shipment of tomatoes during the past week has been the largest in the histcAy of Cumberland and Gloucester counties. Over 411000 crates were shipped from Swedesboro the first hrec days of the week, the largest shipment for one day being 14.750 crates. The total shipment of tomatoes from Swedesboro so far this year has numbered 103.000 cratel. against 22.000 up to this time

last year.

Encouraged by tl Judge Lambert that

of New ’ the Judgi

A SKIRT WITH GRADUATED FLOUNCES.

aerge. French flannel or nan's veiling, with contrasting material tor yoke and other trimmings. It Is also appropriate tor lawn, dimity, cotton. cMViot or gingham. Tucked lawn or all-over embroidery may be used for the To make the dress for a glri eight years will require three and threequarter yard* of twenty-seven-inch material with one-quarter yard of *11-

'■»«r embroidery.

1C Isms* VI t< Gored Skirt.

Costumes made of heavy wash fabrics are called “tub dresaee" and well deserve their name, as they look Just as smart after many trip* to the laundry as they do when first made. Linens are quite elaborately embroldei

•old e red In e a beauti-

ful gloss, and this kind of decoral

is very attractive.

The skirt shown In the large Illustration forma part bf a tub duns. It Is made of pal* Ptok linen embroidered to dark red. The polka dots are very large at the hem of each flounce and

grow smaller toward the top.

The skirt la ahaped with narrow it and aide gores and wide backs

fitted smoothly around the over the hlpa without dart*.

•* of the centre back la errs aged In an underlying pleat at each aide of the closing. The pleats are flatly pressed and present a perfectly plain appearance. The flounces are of circular shaping and slightly full at the top, where they are gathered and arranged on the skirt. They are nar-

row to front and graduate to a c

front that 1

ly around the bottom. This abrupt flare, produced by the flounce*, is aeen to almost all the new skirts of th*

band of lace finishes the y be stylishly developed

^xTiSteth* Uea years Willi

> . I 1'/

to flare, and at the hand forms a wide belt A stitched band of moire finishes the lower edge and a fall ffils the bell. No. 2 is made of black taffeta with white peau de sole cuff*. It U ahaped with Inside seam only and fitted closely to the upper arm. Deep tucks axe stitched flatly from shoulder to elbow. At that point the fulness forma a large puff that Is adjusted oa a fitted cuff over which It droops gracefully. The cuff Is trimmed with narrow strips ol stmenterie. s developed In white peau de sole with black velvet trimmings. It Is adjusted with an inside seam and fitted' closely t< These ar but flare widely at the lower edge, where they are finished with narrow velvet ribbon. A broader band la arranged around the elbow and fastened with a silver buckle. To mak yards of No. 1 design, two and one-eighth yards

for No. 2 design, with ons-elgbth yard

contrasting material for the cuff, id two aad oM-half yards tor No. T

the recent decision of ’ old “blue laws"

obse :ct. a he <

Ne*’ Jersey, relative to *he observ:e of Sunday, are still in effect, and * idge's announcement that "

complaint made under

accept

even against

peace!"

hington a her. every day di

guaranteed to lay ; luring the year.

J of an egg e

hat the old “bit

relative to the obsei

are still sunceme:

xnplaint made under those laws, _ainst citizens indulging in a ceful stroll for pleasure, the members

of the Retail Gerks and Journeymen Butchers' Associations of Newark, renewed their crusade against the sale of

merchandise in that city.

Mrs. Henry A. March, of Munda. has offered the Civil Service Commission at

Washir

Munda hen has a record of an egg every day for a year. Mrs. March says that occasionally when then hen feels better than usual she lays two eggs a day. Constable John R. Kent, of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, of Newark, has been cured of what threatened to be a fatal attack of hiccoughs by drinking the juice of fresh dams. ThU stopped the convulsions, which had racked him almost without cessation from Tuesday until Saturday.

once famous

ally bad both legs am-

putated as the result of a railroad acddent. underwent a successful trephining operation ip Camden for an injury re-

ceived several years ago.

The Buckhom Portland Cement Company. capital $350.000; The Excelsior Underwear Company, capital $100,000. and The Mexican Cattle and Agriculture Company, capital $50,000. filed articles of incorporation in Camden. Vandals have been at work around Mulliea Hill. Besides the rural free delivery boxes being tampered with, flow-

ers a " ’ the ti _ _

The family of Jesse Jones, of Hurffville, is surely afflicted. Mr. Jones has been unable to work for a year, his wife is bedfast, s son-in-law is ill, and a grandchild is not expected to live. Mayor Nichols, of Clayton, has deeded to rid the town of tramps and imbrella menders, several of whom and the rest look the An organ association has been formed in the Williamstown Methodist Church, whose object is to collect money fp^ a pipe organ for that edifice. A weasel and a Belgian hare in the rabbitry of Edgar Charlesworth, in Elmer, had a fierce fight. The hare was

from apoplexy, aged 79 years. Chakra Spmffiag la Egypt. Cairo, Egypt (By Cable}.—One hundred and twenty fresh cases of cholera have been reported in this city. The drinking fountains have been dosed. The epidemic is of a most virulent character. Many of the native^ arc attacked In the streets and die in a few.minbtes.

cided umbrella menders, were locked up,

hint.

'