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Show THR SUNDAY e. EXAMINER, It would be for r. any '.me pf your town or it on you could r tr prut vt i: er t - pome of yourgaur-ij- ... foc.r Tin sound like a don't look n:e. ysu crian!. drrKui. I ke h ii'.i. dear i.sAiewi she cried. T am the humble leader of iLe furtn fill band who will die with me when the time come. We are nut er u.ii.jl, your highness. In return for what service 1 may have performed for you. 1 implore you to question me no further. Let mo be your slave up to the walls of Ganlouk, aud theu you may forget Baldos, tbe goat hunter.1' I never ran forget you." she cried, Beverly aat at hia feet and daintily touching hia injured arm gently. Will - --The relation between, CHAPTER began the operation of picking a bone you forget the one that gave you this with her preity fingers and teeth. X jnuitark. a email and la slated wound?" and Axphain. to the north, am sorry we have no knives aud Tt la a very gentle wound, und I love forks," of south the to it. be apologized. lad Dawebergen, so that I rray it may never heal. it GabPrince 1 don't mind," said she. have become strained. I wish She looked away suddenly. riel a half brother of the reigning you would remove that black patch." Tell me one thtug, she said, a mist oriace ef Dawabvrgen, Imprisoned in "Alas, 1 m us i resume the bated dis- coming over her eyes. You say they Graustark for the assasai nation of A chais-- e enemy might recog, are bunting you to tbe death. Theu Prince Lorens of Asphaln, has escap-- n guise. nize me." thou your fault must be a grievous one. arixed the tlirqne of Dtwaber-Your your clothes have been Have you have you killed a man?" Asphaln demands the lmmed-Uishe remarked, with a furtive she added hastily. He waa silent for recapture of the escaped prince. Graustark (the glance at hia long leg. The trousers a long time. Princess Yeilve of Wiff. pf an American, one Grenfall Lorbad been rudely sewed up and no band"I fear I haTe killed more than one in Washi- ages were visible. ry) who baa been sojourning Are you your man," be said In low tones. Again she this of news, ihe receipt upon ngton, lege terribly hurt?" shrank Into the corner tit the coach. CalII Beverly leaves for home. are badly scratched, but not "They senHistory says that your father was a of States United a houn, daughter seriously. The bandages are skillfully brave soldier aud fought In many batprin-etsa-!. ator, is an intimate friend of the She obtains the consent of her placed," he added, seeing her look of tles. he went on. doubt. Ravone Is a genius. Yes" she said, thinking of MaJ.ir father to visit St. Petersburg. Ill Rev-er"Well, I'll hurry," she said, blush- George Calhoun. by a squad of Cossacks, ing deeply. Goat hunter though be leaves St. Petersburg for Greu-itarHe killed men then, perhaps, as 1 While- - passing through was aud Ac a priuce, bis eyes have killed them, be said. the Cossacks hear that the gleamed with the Joy of her beauty, "Ob. my father never killed a man! believe their chatge to be and hla heart thumped with a most cried Beverly in devout horror. have laid and Yetivs the Princess "Yet Graustark reveres his mighty unruly admiration. "You were very, plans to intercept the aoach. The terbrave on the field of battle last very she said at said night. prowesa last, information and ror inspired by this and her rescuer smiled contentedly . he, half laconically. ihe sound of shooting cause the Cos-lar: She was not long in finishing the Ob, she murmured, remembering and even the coachman to abantroop of ragged, half rude but wholesome weal aud then that ahe was now the daughter of don her.- IV- announced her reudluesa to be on the Yetivea father. "I see. You are not tarred men emerge from the mountain shadows. The leader, who speaks way. With the authority of a genuiue a a a mere murderer, then?" "No. I have been a soldier. That is English well, tells Beverly that they princess she commanded him to ride an goat hunters. These men believe Inside the coach, gave Incomprehensiall." ofYclive Princess and la the that she ble directions to the driver and to the Thank heaven!" she murmured and fer to escort her to the borders of escort and would listen to none of hie was no longer afraid of him. "Would Graustark. This toads Beverly to pose When the clumsy vewould a pardon be of any especial to aocept the offer. protestations. u the Prtncasi and hicle was again In the highway and benefit to you?" she asked, ReV They camp in tha mountains. wondering assured by their courtesy, Beverly bumping over the ridgea of flint the bow far her influence might go with tbe goat hunter was beside his princess on Trineess Yeilve. dines with the men. VI In rescuing "It la beyond your power to help Beverly from n mountiln lion, Baldos the rear seat, hia feet upon tlw opposite cushions near Aunt Fanny, a well me. he snid gravely. Bhe waa silent, is accidentally shot by Beverly, who has fired at tha beast, arranged bridge of boxes and bugs pro but It was the silence of deep reflecTiding supiiort for bla long legs. Your highness left the castle tion. "We want to go to a hospital, Bev- ten days ago, he sold, dismissing himCHAPTER VII. erly had said to the driver very much self as a subject for conversation. a wan COHERE soft, warm, yelat she might have spoken hud she been "Have you kept In close communicaI I low glow to the world when in 8be was standing tion with Edelweiss Washington. during that time?" 111 Beverly Calhoun next looked bravely beside the fore wheel, her face "I know nothing of what Is going on LmJ upon It The aun from hla flushed and eager. Baldos from hla there, she said quite truthfully. Bbe Ihroue In the mountain tops was smilserene position on the cushions watchknew that she had sent a mesonly ing down upon the valley the night ed her with kindling eyes. The grix- - sage to the Prince Yetive apprising had ravaged while be was on the other her of her arrival in Bt lYtenburg side of the earth. The leaves of tha and of her Intention to leave soon for trees were a softer green, the white of the Graustark capital. the rocks and tha yellow of tlw road "Then yon do not know that Mr. were of a gentler tint The brown la still on the Dawsbergen fronLorry and green reeds were proudly erect tier la conference with representatives once more. from Kerne. He may not return for The stirring of the mountain men a week, so Colonel Quinnox brings ! had awakened Aunt Fanny, and ihe In bock word." turn called her mistress from the surnews to me," murmured BevIt'a prisingly peaceful slumber Into which erly. perfect health had sent her not no "You do not see in jo be alarmed. he entrance hours before. At the . many ventured. Yet I fancy It Is not a danto the Improvised bedchamber stood gerous miMlou, although Prince Gabuckets of water from the sprlug. briel la ready to battle at a moment's "We hare very thoughtful chambernotice." maids," remarked Beverly while Aunt - "I have tbo utmost confidence In Hr. Fainy was' putting her hale .into pressold Beverly, with proper Lorry, entable shape. And an energetic pride. mok, she added a the odor of broil"Baron Dang loss, your minister of ed meat came to her nostrils. police. Is In tlieae mountains watching Ah caln' see nothin o' dat beaatce, the operations of Axphain scouts and UIm Beverly, an' Ah Ah got mah suspspia. icions," said Aunt Fanny, with sepul"Is he? Yon are very well posted. It i chral despair In her voice. coins. the thrown awful They've thing Into the river, concluded Beverly. "Moreover, the Axphalnlana are planning to attack Ganlook upon the first "Dry's cookin' hit! said Aunt Fanny signal from their ruler. I do not wish Mlemnly. Feu setU pardon me for not rtofitg." to alarm your highness, but we may aq Good heaven, no! cried Beverly. led driver grinned and shook bis bead well expect trouble before we coma Go and see, this minute. I wouldn't sit that catlike thing for the whole despairingly. "Oh, pshaw! You don't to the Ganlook gate. You are known to be In tbe pass, and I am certain world. Annt Fanny came hack few understand, do you? Hospital she spelt It out for him, and an effort will lie made to take possesminutes later with the assurance that till he ahook his head. Others In the sion of yonr person. they were roasting goat meat. The klu of the midnight visitor waa motley retinue were smiling broadly. "They wouldn't dare!" she exclaimstretched upon tha ground not far "Bpeak to him In your own language, ed. "Uncle Sain would annihilate them yonr hlghneea, and he will lie sure to In a week. iwty. understand, ventured tbe patient. And how la he?" asked Beverly, "Uncle Bam? Is he related to your "1 am speaking In my I mean, I preAunt Fanny? I'm afraid he could do jamming a hatpin through a helpleaa fer to speak In English. Flcase tell but little against Volga's fighting men, hunch of violets. "He's ve'y 'apectably akun, yo hlgh- - him to go to a hospital, she said conhe said, with a smile. fusedly. Baldos gave a few Jovial InThey'd sonu find out who Uncle I don't mean tbe animal, atupid. structions, and then the razgedcst Bam Is If they touch me, she threatcourtier of them all banded Beverly ened grandly. He seemed puzzled, but Yo' mean 'at Mlsteh Goat Han? into the carriage with a grace that was too polite to press her for explaHe's sortin' np an chartin' ns If nothin happened. He says to me 'at we staht amssed her. nations. "But he Is a long way off on onah "You are the most remarkable goat and couldn't do much If we were sudway jes' as soon as yo' all eats R' b'eakfns'. De hoeeee Is hitched hunters I bare ever seen, she remark- denly attacked from ambush, could he? ed In sincere wonder. np an' What would they do to me if I were "And you sxak the most perfect taken, as you suggest?" Bbe was more Has everybody else eaten? Am I file English Ive ever beard. he replied. concerned than she nppeered to he. only one that hasn't?" cried BeverlOh. do you really think so? Miss ' With yon In their hands. Graustark y. 'Optin me, yo' highness. Ah'm as Grimes used to say I was hopeless. would be utterly helpless. Volga could Yon know I had a a tutor," she hasdemand anything she liked and your hungry as a posh mans dawg, an Don't you think It ministry would lie forced to submit." 'And be la being kept from tbe hostily explained. strange we've met no Axpbain solI really think It would lie a capital pital because I am a lasy, good for nothing little Come on, Annt Fanny; diers? she went on, changing tbe sub- Joke on the rrincess Volga, mused vs haven't a minute to spare. If he ject abruptly. Beverly reflectively. He did not know look We are not yet out of the woods." wbat she meant, but regarded her soft very 111, we do without break-hit.- " he snld. smile as the clear title to the serenity Rot Baldos was the most cheerful "That was a purely American aphor- of a princess. Bin In tbe party. lie waa sitting with ism, she cried, looking at him IntentBbe sank back and gave berself over Mi hack Whore Old you learn all your to tbe complication that were likely to against a tree, his right arm ly. h a sling of woven reeda, bla black English grow out of her Involuntary deception. PWrti set "I had a tutor, he answered easily. Tbe one thing which worried her more upon the proper eye. Ton will pardon me for not rising, "You are a very odd person, she than all others was the fear that Yetive lie said rheerlly, but, your highness,' sighed. "I dont believe that you are might not be In Edelweiss. According I am much too to nil reports, she bad lately been In St awkward this morning a goat hunter at all." a, t as befitting a courtier In tbe If I were not a goat hunter I should Petersburg, and the mere fact that she presence of hla sovereign. You hare have starved long ago, be said. Why was supposed to be traveling by coach lept well?" was sufficient proof that she waa not do you doubt me?" Too well, I fear. Bo well. In fact, "Simply because you treat me one at her capital. Then there was, of flt yon have Buffered for It Can't moment as If I were princess and course, the possibility of trouble on tbe start at once? Bbe was debating the next as If I were a child. Humble road with the Axphain scouts, bnt Bevherself whether it weuld be goat hunters do not forget their sta- erly enjoyed the optimism of youth and Oiilte civilization. good form to abate bands with tion in life. file I have much to learn of the deferreclining hero. In the glare of tbe Baldos, the goat hunter, was dreamily thinking of the beautiful young woJod daylight he and his followers ence due to queens. he said. more ragged and famished than "That jnst like The Mikado or man at his side and of the queer freak tofore, but they also appeared, more' Tlnafore,' I befortune had played In bringing them she exclaimed. Picturesquely romantic. lieve yon are a comic opera brigand or together. As he studied her face be could not bnt lament (hat marriage at you have eaten of our humble a pirate chieftain, after all. hre. your highness the last meal at least established a barrier between her "I am a lowly outcast, he smiled. Hawk and Raven. "Well, Ive deckled to take yon Into and tbe advances bla bold heart might But I'm not a bit otherwise he willing to risk. His black Edelweiss and hungry. 'it is very considerate of yon, but "Pardon me, yonr hlghneea," he aald hair straggled down over hla forehead, equally unreasonable. You mint eat firmly. "That cannot be. I shall not and hla dark eyes the patch had been wore we start. go to Edelweiss. surreptitiously lifted were unusually I nm't bear the thought of jour raf"Bnt I command you" pensive. fing when we should be hurrying to "Its very kind of yon, bnt I cannot Tt Is strange that yon live In Gran-star- k hospital and competent surgeons. eater a hospital not even at Ganlook. and have not seen Its princess-befor- e," laughed gijly. Oh, yon needn't , I may as well confess that I am a she aald, laying groundwork ,un!i- - I know we it hurts. You say hunted man and that the. Instructions for Inquiry concerning the acta and esunnt reach Ganlook before tomor-!r-? are to take me dead or aHve. whereabouts of the real princess. Well, we cannot stop here a "Impossible! she gasped. Involun"May It please your highness, I have longer than we thank Oh, shrinking from him. not lived long In Graustark. Besides, A ragged servitor had placed a tarily "I have wronged no man, yet I am It Is said that half the people of Ganbowl of meat and some fruit r. being bunted down as though I were look have never looked upon yonr a beast." he said, his face turning hag- face. Sit down here, yonr highness, and gard for the moment "The hills of "I'm not surprised at that Tbe pro"Tare yourself tor a long fast W Graustark, the plateaus of Axphain portion la much smaller than I Imag,3until nightfall without food, and the valleys of Dawsbergen are ined. I have not visited Ganlook, game is scarce, and we dare not alive with men who are bent on end- strange as it may seem to you. for lute the hills. . k tw- ! m- - r I1 mr Inftineenlfnit One nf '"mrsiv fell In w'ti I- I pnn-rfMUt- v. e fi-- lr Ax-phx- in - t r be-he- - -- ytU city wnlil-- t..oot you t ill. i forty of B v..- i. 1- : ih.il : i " - rd It . u -- out I a very y-- aul-.l-.- mind. Tu the mount:. ins many leagues north of this pass, ll i.l you taken that route Instead of this you would by this time have left Lahboi for the town of Erros. a half day's Journey from Ganlook. Instead of xagatmuds your escort would have beeu made up of loyal soldiers, well fed. well clad and well satisfied with themselves at least.'' "But no braver, no truer than my soldiers of fartnue." she said earnestly. "By the way. are you informed as to the state of affair in 1 lawgiver gvu?" "Scarcely as well as your highness must be." be replied. "Tbe young pnnee what's his name? she paused, looking to him for the name. "Dantan? "Yet. that's It. What has liecome of him? 1 am terribly interested in him." He la a fugitive, they say." "They haven't captured him, theu? Good! 1 am so glad!" Baldna exhibited little or no Interest in tbe fresh topic. "It Is strange you should have forgotten his name," he said wearily. "Oh, I do so many ridiculous things! complained Beverly, remembering who she was supposed to lie. I have never seen him. you know," she added. "It la not strange, your highness. He waa educated In England and had aeon hut little of his own country when he was called to tbe throne two years ago. You remember of course that hla mother waa an Englishwoman, Iwdy Ida Falconer." "I I think I have heard some of hia history. A very little, to be lure, she explained lamely. 'Trince Gabriel, hla half brother, la the non of Pripce lxiula III. by his first wife, who was s Polish countess. After her death, when Gabriel was t wo years old, the prince married Lady liln. Dantan Is their son. lie has a sister, Candace, who is but nineteen yean of age." "1 am ashamed to confess that you know so much more about my neighbors than I, ahe said. "I lived In Dawsbergen for a littla while aud waa ever Interested in tbe dolnga of royalty. That is s poor mans privilege, you know. "Prince Gabriel must be a terrible man," cried Beverly, her heart swelling with tender thoughts of tlw exiled Dan-ta- n and hla llttje sister. You have cause to know, aald be shortly, aud she waa perplexed until she recalled the atoriea of Gabriel's misdemeanors at tlw court of Edelweiss. Is mice Dantan at handsome as they say be &?"'hbd asked. "It is entirely a matter of opinion, be replied. "1 for one do not consider him at all prepos (leasing." Tlw day went on, fatiguing, distressing In Its length and Its happenings. Progress was necessarily slow, tho perils of the road Increasing as tbs little cavalcade wound deeper and deeper Into ibe Wilderness. Thera were timea when the coach fairly crawled along tlw edge of a precipice, a proceeding so hazardous that Beverly shuddered as if Jn a chill. Aunt Fanny slept serenely most of tbe time, and Baldos took to dreaming with his eyes wide open. Contrary to her expectations, tlw Axphalnlana did not appear, and If there were robbers In tho bills they thought I tetter than to attack the valorous looking party. It dawned upon her finally that the Axphalnlana were guarding the upper route and not tlw one over which she was traveling. Yetive doubtless was approaching Ganlook over tbe northern pass, provided the enemy bad not been encountered liefore Ijtbhot waa renebed. Beverly soon found berself fearing for tbe safety of tlw princess, a fear which at last liecame nlmost unendurable. Near nightfall they came upon three Graustark shepherds and learned that Ganlook could not be reached before the next afternoon. The tired, hungry travelers sprut the night In s snug little valley through which a rivulet bounded onward to the river below. The supper wns a scant one, tbe foragers Laving poor luck In tlw bunt for food. Daybreak saw them on their way once more. Hunger and dread had worn down Beverly's supply of good spirits; she was having difficulty In keeping the haggard, distressed look from her face. Her tender, hopeful eyes were not so bold or so merry as on the day before: cheerfulness cost her an effort, but she managed to ke-- p It fairly alive. Her escort, wretched and hnlf starved, never forgot the deference due to their charge, but strode steadily on with tbe doggedness of martyrs. At times she was Impelled to disclose her true Identity, but discretion told ).vr that deception was her best safeguard. Late In tbe afternoon of the second day the front axle of tbe coach snapped In two, and a tedious delay of two hours ensued. Bsklos was strangely silent and subdued. It was not until the misfortune came that Beverly observed the flushed condition of hla face. Involuntarily and with the compassion of a true woman, ahe touched hla hand and brow. They were burning hot Tbe wounded man was In a high fever. He laughed at her fears snd scoffsd at the prospect of blood poisoning and the hundred other possibilities that suggested themselves to her anxlons brain. YYe are close to Ganlook, he said, with tbs setting of tbe sun. "goon yon may be relieved of yonr tiresome, cheerless company, your highness." You are going to a physician, ahe said resolutely, alive and active once more, now that the worst part of tbo Journey was coming to an end. 'Tell that man to drive In a gallop all tlw rest of the wsy. Marine workers on the Great are on strike, and have practically IrS -- r elf ft'nnlrr. t!ii - l:: viii. . ,. ipi- -r t'iH i.ii' POm 20, 1 prot-ntm- 13 purchase moneyFOR A PRINCESS y were pjssing huts that lu.irL-ovis of a hnVahle Those wore the :ij homos of sho-iii- , uutors and oilier mhiw I.':!! o::s related especialFarther ou there ly to ibe iuoi'.hm'iik were sign of faruiiui: Interest; the homes t.fiaii.- - more uutuerou aud us more m appearance. The rock lined gorae broadened into a fertile t alley; ihe road was smooth aud level, a condlil-- n which afforded relief to the truieVr. Uavone bad once more dressed the wounds Inflicted by the lion, but he a as unable to provide anything to f.ilidae the fever. Baldos was undeniably ill. Beverly, between her exclamation of Joy and relief at being la sight of Ganlook, was profuse In her expressions of concern for tha hero of the Hawk and Raven. The feverish fleam in bla dark eyes aud tbe pain that marked hia far touched her deeply. Buffering softened hla lean, auu browuad features, obliterating the mocking lines that had impressed her so unfavorably at tha outset Bhe waa saying to herself that ha was handsome after a most unusual east; It was an unforgettable face. Your highness, he said earnestly, after she had looked long and anxiously at hla half closed eyes, we are within an hour of Ganlook. It will be dark before we reach the gates, 1 know, but you have nothing to fear daring the rest of tbe trip. Frans shall drive you to the sentry post and turn over the horses to yonr own men. My friends aud I must leave you at tha end of the mountain road. Wo are" "Ridiculous!" ahe cried. aITI not penult it! Yon must go to a hospital. "If I enter the Ganlook gates tt will he the same entering tbe gates of death, he protested. "Nonsense! You have a fever or you wouldn't talk Ilka that. 1 ean promise yon absolute security." 'Ton do not understand, your highness." "Nevertheless, you are going to a hospital, aha firmly aald. "Yon would die out here In the wild, so wbat are tha odds either way? Aunt Fanny, will yon be careful? Ikm't yon know that the least movement of those bags hurls him? riease do not mind me, yonr highness. 1 am dotug very well, ho aald, smiling. Tbe coach brought np In front of a roadside Inn. While some of tho men were watering the horses others gathered about Ha open window. A con- I'u- much interested n m -- i.fonm-1 'They most bh'e r Kussian us to your route or ole- escort decided to taLe iLrough by the lower and more Kvht-.- ms wsy. It was our luck that you cuxe by the wrong road. Otherwise wo should not Lave met each o'.her. hiM the lion," be said, smiling reflectively. Where in Lebbot?" asked she. intent up-- u tha one upitermiwi in her uiui'i 1- 1 lia- at Lahi"i iadt-ed.- " 1 MORNING, MAY .ho iJju'hxV; fr-i- i day g::rr.-- ii SUNDAY UTAH, OGDEN, n au. Ir.iicd from lJage Nine) ou aii:i who much UTAIINA ran aaaume magnificence autely grace a Spanish Englioh noblemen, on the iar occaMoua when they appear in il.eir lobes sud ooroaeis. look as though ashamed of tboir finer), but ilia Spaniard In a gorgeou uniform lake just aa much pnde in it a a peacock in his tall feathers. The marriage caremony will be performed by Cardinal Sanche. aaaisled by a lot of archblchopa, bishops and minor rhurch prelates. At tha moment wit, u tha oouple are made one for life. Alfonso, in accordance with a queer Spanish custom, will hand to hia bride, thirteen gold ouliia. which are supposed to symbolise, in some wav. Christ and the twelve Apostles. He will accompany the art by the words, Wife, lake this 'arras.' which 1 offer Accordyou aa a pledge of marriage. ing to oine antiquarians, this presentation of "arras. far from possessing any religious significance, la really a survival of aa old heathen custom when bridsa war bought on the C. O. D. system. Bo that aa it may, the newly made quaen will take tha money, but bridaj dresses being unprovided with pocket, she will arise the first convenient opportunity to slip the money into the hands of one of her attendant satellites. At the conclusion of the ceremony the royal couple will drive to the False iu tho wonderful ebony and psarl coach, and the procession that will 'rail afier them will he tho most gorgeous ever witnessed In Spain in modern times, or Alfonso will be sadly disappointed. It U ratlmated that It will i retch at leaci two miles. It will move along to the acoompanlment of salvos of artillery, national sire played by the beat bands In tho country, and all Madrid turned Kknm. Soon after the arrival of tho royal couple at the Palace, there will occur a dramatic episode. Outside, of course, there will be a vast concourse of people, anxious to catca a gllmpae of tho King and his fair young Quern. Suddenly, all the window of the Palace giving on the balconies will bo thrown opt-and the bride and bridegroom will step forth, accompanied by tbo members of the royal family and tho court. Then Madrid will show how It can cheer. On the afternoon of the urn day, following another curious traditional custom. Cardinal ISancha will call at the Palace to solemnly blea 'the habitation of the newly married couple, and the nuptial bed. In the old limes this was bold to be necessary la order to put to flight any demon and evil spirt i who might be lurking around, and give the newly wedded coupla a fair rhanco to start housekeeping happily. Nowadays, even In Spain, demon! and evil spirits arc no longer believed in. esoept among the humbler classes, but that la not regarded aa any gnod and sufficient reason why tha old practice of exercising them should not be kept up. On the night of tha marriage Madrid will be Illuminated; free performances will be given In tha five principal theaters and in the bonaea of tha nobility all over th land there will b feasting and merrymaking. Of course, no ocea.on of national rejoicing la ever held to bo complete without. a bull fight, and tho royal nuptials will be celebrated by the biggest thtng In that line Madrid haa over witnessed, In which ali tha erackajaek toreador of tbe roiintry will participate. Princess Kna does not Ilk but ah will have to conceal her aver ion to them or aha will never bo popular In Spain. The celebrations following tba marriage .will Include a state banquet, si which all of tba great people of Bpaln will be present, and a grand ball at the Palace, at which no leas than 5,000 will attend. Attest he ma.rlagt the Queen Mother, who heretoiore has enjoyed (?) all th honors and prerogatives of a Queea Consort, takea a bark aeat In tba royal household, it ought to ba a moat welcome rbange tu her. Hba will b abl to take things easy and llva her Ufa hoat of attendants without having trailing after her wherever she goes. Bha will no longer bo required to attend all the grand function and pretend that they do not bora hor a bit. Bhe will ba relieved of all participation In the affairs of state, and will have time to cultivate hobbles like other elderly women, If ahe care for them. The new Queen will taka on nil th show busIneM. Bhe will have no leas g In attendthan forty ance upon her and a lot of other more or leas exalted flunkeys, who will sea to it that everything aha does la done In regulation court style. Aa long aa ahe la Queen aha will never ha able to give them tha slip for more than a few minutes at a time, except when ahe la asleep. In reality, her position in the Royal Palace will ba much that nf a queen bco In a hive. All her waking Ufa will be hedged about with conventions and regulations and ceremmial absurdities. She will have half a dozen magnificent palaces and all kinds of exalted privileges, but no woman In tha land will she pleases. Tba be leas free to do discipline of the British navy, In which her brother is now rniered aa a la nothing to that to which ahe will bo subjected. The minutest detail of each day's proceedings la mapped out for her In advance. The King himself la almost aa much a rlave to the ptutetlHoua court etiquette that for over two centuries haa undergone no change. For example should he wild to visit the Queen's private apartment a after dark ha most wear sllppen over bis shoe, a black mantle thrown over hla shoulders and carry a shield on bln arm. He must also carry an antique lantern and a long sword. Aa n wooer he haa been allowed considerable license, but na a husband he will have to conform to ;he despotic rules and regulations prescribed for hla ancestors generation RALPH HARTLBY. ago. To-Nig- THEATRE ht The New Bittner Co. Ill Out of the Fold ft Prices 10c, 20c, 30c. EAR IN MIND th fact if yauV a transfer job before you that we've a equipment capable of accomplishing It quickly and to yaur great satiafactien In manner and cast. Allen Transfer Co. to send your laundry work elsewhere remember that you tak chances of dissatisfaction by so doing. Wa do up th lsuncry work sent us aa nearly perfect aa human hands can do It, and return tha goods to you at tha time they war promised. Why not try na with yonr handle this weak? Ogden Steam Laundry 437 Twenty-fift- Street h bnll-Aght- Aunt Fanny, win you be eanfult" venation In a tongue utterly incomprehensible to Beverly took place between Baldos and hla followers. The latter seemed to be disturbed about something. and there waa no mistaking tha nlicltoua air with which they regarded their leader. Tbe pseudo princess was patient aa long aa ixsialblo and then broke Into tha dincusalon. What do they want?" ahe demanded In English. "They are asking for Instructions, be answered. Instruct them to do ns 1 bid," alio said. 'Tell them to hurry along and get you a doctor; that's all. Evidently his friends were of the same opinion, for after a long harangue In which he was oltdnrete to tbe last they left the carriage, and be sank back wltb a groan of dejection. "What la It? site anxiously demanded. "They also insist that I shall go to a surgeon, lie aald hopelessly. His eyes were moist, and he could not meet her gaze. Bhe was fall nf exultation. "They have advised me to put myself under your protection, shameless aa that may seem to a man. Yon and yon lone have the power to protect me If I pass beyond tbe walla of Ganlook. -she cried, all "I could not thrust my head Into the jaw of death unless the princess of Graustark were there to stay their fury. Your royal band alone can turn aside the Inevitable. Alas, I am helpleaa and know not what to do!" Beverly Calhoun aat very straight and llent beside the misguided Baldos. After all. It waa not within her power to protect him. Bhe waa not the princess, and ahe had absolutely no Influence in Ganlook. The authorities there could not be deceived aa had been these ignorant men of tbe bills. If ahe led him Into the city It waa decidedly probable that she might he taklngblm to hla death. Bhe could only petition, not command. Onre at Yetlve'a aide aba waa confident ahe could save tbe man who had done so much for her, but Ganlook waa many miles from Edelweiss, and there waa no assure nee thst Intervention could be obtained in time. On the other band, If be went back to the hllla be waa likely to die of tbe poisonous fever. Beverly waa In a moat unhappy state of mind. If she confessed to him that aha waa not tbe princess be would refuse to enter the gates of Ganlook, and be perfectly Justified la doing so. (Continued Tomorrow.) ir ladls-in-waltln- placed by HANDSOME, LIGHT, but durable sad strong harness, such aa wa aalL Coma in and look at what wo have. Youll b surprised to learn how low tbo prices are. Wo make tho right kind of harness for tho Doctor, Lawyer, Merchant ot Farmer rig. 278 23rd 8L 2283 Waahlntoa Ave. - J. C. Platt Saddlery 2283 Wash. Avs. S78 Co. at Twairty-thlr- d ALASKA EXCURSIONS r "TOTEM POLE ROUtK e, Do it Now Profit by tha experience of th San Francisco loeera. Look over your Insurance policies and cut out all yonr "cheap John, cheap rata and inferior insurance companies and writ yonr Inmiranc In th boat companies. SEASON 1906 LAND OP THE MIDNIGHT BUN, GLACIERS AND A THOUSAND ISLANDS EN ROUTE. Inalda Passage. Saaatcknooa Un known, Tha Palatial Exoureion. STEAMSHIP SPOKANE Will Leave TACOMA, SEATTLE, VICTORIA, dime 7, 21; July 8 20; Aug. 2, Far reservations, literature and full taformatloa, apply C. D. OUNANN, Gan. 10 Market St, Saw Kelly & Herrick Pats. Agent Fianelnq - Fm rM, tow ibtoia pan Ww wTOcMaeia, in au. counvnica. sow Bmimmt Jmi wilt YuOyW .trf efln Ika fmjtnt. wy Patont Star, aid Witqiviat Pncfic Dotoaln'iy. ibaa WatMINOTON. Aa non-unio- , i la not th heavy, cumbersome kind that waa uaad years ago. Harness of double ful quality and poor flniah haa bean re- Sp-inla- The Glass Workers Memorial Day, We Represent Only the Best May 13, waa celebrated by all the local onions of tha United States and CanLet ns writ your renewals and wa ada. The day la net. apart in memory win keep all your Insurance policies of glaza workers who have died durIn our fireproof vault without charge. ing the preceding tweive months. a result of the a'und taken by the organised miner lat month the miners wagea of fully so.niKi have been restored to the scale of The Harness of Today D. e. |