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Show BUll, declare, A fehaw' RelL DOUBLE-BAS- S 'co, atetWltb: Extraordinarily ll 8 began hen Madame having recovered heraelf in-about It, 7eU u be know Napoleon, fr1 l?er dld you hear 8ucb w improbable story?" From himself. was the laconic re- - i dlatr,, 'r theL Park BV which WITH ARY iEVEREUX ILLUSTRATIONS BY OON C. iu.?rr wiLV. 4 Largo Instrument Made In Germany for Uee In Chicago Orchestra. The extraordinary large double-bas- s here illustrated was made by Herf Otto Roth In Markneuktrchen, and ia - waa fllle1 with exulta-Bt- . ability to give hla alstep-l- i'tf hJd fluently expressed her dtsTiln.0fh.8.,ntlmaC5r wlth Ufltte a Information which he was Quite aware would, with her- -a wor- fiP!r,u0f 010 Ulu8trlus Corsican the Baratarlan leader in a position second only to him whose he could claim. I cannot credit such a thing," she teclared. You could, and you would, had you been where I was, to hear what he d J 0en- - Jackson. It came about ia this way: A week or ten days ago, I.afltte rendered an Important service, of a private nature, to Claiborne, and the governor urged him to name some-nas a reward for his services. hat i.afltte asked was a picture ol Napoleon, which It seems was his own nope-v- . although he was not aware of it the time. It had been looted y one of our men during that September attack on Baratarla. and Claiborne had rescued It, being about as C'ad over Napoleon as you, yourself, sister mine; and Ufltte had seen it tanging on the wall of the governor's study. The other day, at headquarters. I vas present when Jackson and I.afltte i'ere having a conference, during Attch the general spoke of the ma er, and rallied Lafltte upon the sendental price he had named for so a service; he added that prob-ibly- , like all Frenchmen, he made a :ort of male Madonna out of Na- MONSTER. .hl idlu, - Continued. rianclng at the clock on the mantel the' from its I missed picture Vhad ! Idaho tu?nte. bl.m- -,lt late, and I must bis hearth at Baratarla; headquarters. I shall look of the lowing there were others like It, norn?n t0frefirt to me t Mne In the were ad was looking over matters In de- ;,d no thought that he own. his ) 1804, been itu. I must know precisely as to the had tfhat lently, with a sign Indicating re-- , amount of assistance I am to count wtlrelj handed the last paper upon from you; and there are jackson other and leaning forward, things about which I wish to consult Claiborne, w Gari I arms his of the understand that no man Is so jou rihlJ elbows upon R.Co familiar as yourself with the Mld, his voice showing more of country isful Ipt than anger, Most edifying to the south and southwest of here, la this true? lament of reading, to be sure, battery Are these all these Yes, gereral, as I think I may a. Lafltte. klyi, say of them addressed to without egotism. papers, two So I supposed; and I shall to his CipL Percy's Instructions have Panlei seme questions to ask of you In rethe proclamation ordinates, and lent d: gard to It. My knowledge of the counpeople of this state? ? last try is not entirely complete, and I Hess are all, general; and they wish to obtain all possible Information within Information ind the the ail my jj, Lafltte re- - respecting the roads and waterways." burned nr to give you now, I shall be happy to serve you, sir. to to refold the the pasbest of my ability; and I thank jbome began Ltle tille the general turned to La- - you, gentlemen both of you. for the 'hlch h favor you have shown me. ?romon The sudden husklress of Lafltte'r 111 line offer you have received firm voice was the only Indication of Lucln ill you can possibly desire." h fish-- will lie raili take, nothing that his pent-u- p feelings, as he added. To can ever have to offer me, r.lght, Gen. Jackson, I thank you Ir $jd m added, with sudden fierceness, words; but I hope to soon manifest oneer hits the nation, and Its ways! my gratitude In a more substantia W W could Induce me to accept, form one that shall cauase you nc Cor ever, any terms from the peratoj Eng- - regret for the Justice you have shown eet on to Jean Lafltte of Baratarla. ISt left them his departure heir; they po first unguarded evidence of any-vi- e i ora cordial liking now manifest-ael-f as rapid and quiet as had been his np In Jackson's face. Tet there pearance; and Jackson, turning to , ly!ni poleon. of this In his voice as he Claiborne, said, with a smile of grin nothing Dollar: I wish you could have seen Lafltte'! I believe that we cai satisfaction, I May I ask, then, Capt Lafltte, Dollar r.ce when he arswered. 'I revere him save New Orleans; and If we do. by pglbly some motive of personal rejibo, l n the man I have knoun and loved with thp Eternal, a good share of the cred ig brought you here I lease itice I was a young boy, and who has Unal of your offer? It will belong to the men whom latter. een as truly my guardian angel ns Mte's face flushed through its called pirates and robbers,' and ap a good Catholic could pray toe Uess; It then of T. Mc( paled, and grew proved your hanging! Mother to be. And I wish yon Holy nsumn ould have seen Jackson's face as he understood that you needed n XXVIII. CHAPTER rty In rnrl it." of all, artillerymen; that The December sunshine about lying state, Madame Relfet gasped, and the twe arms cannon and Lt Tete des Eaux gave a warmth and i also needed i said lets. I came to offer all I have brightness that would have made the girls exclaimed in amazement. ed npo It was In France, then, that Cart of nen and resources, for your season of the year scarcely to be real rand that of Louisiana. I ask no teed by one born to New Englands Jean knew him? Madame said won r tor myself only for my men. If Ice and snow; and the cold breeze ceringly. Naturally, Louise, as Napoleon has never been In this country. The gen cral now consulted his watch, ani added, I must be off; and, by the way, let none of you mention the sur prising fact that I have Just related as it might not be pleasing to Capt Jean. He said no more than I have repeated, and was unmistakably averse to enlarging upon the subject He always seems averre to talking of himself, or of his past life," Lazalle said, as It thinking aloud, while they rose from the table; and Madame Riefet remarked rather severely that it was perhaps because there was some disgrace connected with his past, and that this it might be which bad made him leave France. The look of resentful Indignation which this uncharitable comment s brought to Mademoiselle de face waa softened somewhat when the general, laying a hand on either of his sisters plump shoul ders, said, as he kissed her cheek, For one so naturally kind of heart as you are, Louise, it I eurlans what wrongful things you occasionally think in regard to other people." After he was In the saddle, and the ladles were standing oa the veranda to see Mm depart, he warned Extended both hands, which Lafltte grasped cordially. that, for the present at least, she excursions HI; if, not, then 1 will try to taka stirring among the trees wonld have should confine her aquatic 'ofthat, and they are yours with- - teen but the frosty breath of early to the immediate vSctnity of the W. The one Then, observing the perturbed thing I demand is fall, turned by the sunrise to dews k I hive Btated y that drenched the grass and few expression hla words had brought to already a full Madame Riofets face, he added that men and myself a pardon fallen leaves. 8 offenses or alleged offenses La Roche was hurrying they were not to worry about the Eng Gen. iat the laws of this state or of the through breakfast, while his saddled lish, as the latter were not at all likely of Lake i4 States." horse, In charge of a mounted negro, to appear in the neighborhood waitas he stood Borgne. blaming," said Claiborne, Impatiently that pawed (To be continued. ) Thing la as you say, and that ing for his master. 2 La Roche had returned home only Proposition is accepted, what so-Conductor Haa Reward Coming. hive I, as governor of this the day before, for a brief visit, and to combination of strike, rain and The all was well with jj to responsible, not only to Its assure himself that surface cars has been hard crowded it Co now his of tot consisting his household, to the President, that you j and children who must women on IlSSOtl Cazeneau. do MU sister, Uzalle. and Rose your agreement? down town. A mite of and flood Aioa, with an Even at this, the last hour of his travel up Impatient glance at In the rain at Thirty-thirstood a he news girl of Items the some of Lrne, started to speak; but he stay, were being street and Broadway for more than an .himself as Lafltte answered had brought from the city hour on Wednesday night, trying to Jt "My and upon. enlarged personal manhood and discussed reget a car up town. Finally a blockadt A curious charge of affairs, tok any merchant of New a car to stop near her. The caused Gen. that RIcfet, Madame with whom I have had deal-'Hirmarked was on the rear platform, conductor so be now trusting I failed to fulfil my con- - Jackson should in that he had not collecthemmed so who, only Ask any bank in New Orleans much to the Baratarlans, a fare for twenty minutes. ed donounced 1 were by piper has ever been dishonored. last September, Mister Conductor," said the child, woman or child, white or him, as well as by every one else." "Ill give you a dollar If you'll crying The general laughed. Mto knows my name, but will on." me were let Well yes. In September they that I always keep my prom- The conductor grasped the roor of but In banditti; hell!sh and pirates, himself up and, standare privateers, and the car, pulled JO answered!" lifted the weepAnd Jackson, December they dashboard, the I on Yet ing Ttlge of reserve tow swept their leaders are gentlemen.are brave ing little one Into the place he had that they a l"'rote from his chair, and com-- can assure you made vacant. Then he transferred to the table, extended both fellows and tremendous fighters, and to tbs trousers pocket his from save nickel the mon needed now to help comVJ! . grasped cordially. just Orleans." coat pocket where he kept the New manner underwent a . money. the Then, while folding his nakpln,could panys "I want your number, said the girl . ne although It was still How formal as be said, "Capt. general said animatedly, wont ever forget you, and Ill emmost a Wnnt do otherwise than be-t- 0 I have forgotten to tell you something nice." New of news about Capt. broider you Sun. "'necre, and to admire surprising piece York to man la a puzzle ! you to Jean? That young i wi most honorable course. I A Natural Inquiry. with "What now?" asked Lazalle to b able to recognize In of some former Insimplicity The Rocbe pushed i, Is illustrated by nd loyal citizen: and my marked Interest, as La looked at biz augural happenings has been revived rolnt you will be re-h- , taek bta chair and an odd story which and Is going the rounds at Washing morning. Meanwhile, in W"Jut this." answered between us, here ! nty u ton. It was originally told by Fredei at glanelng smiling at her, and thenshow that he lek Douglass In his lecture on John ifn1 his first lnaugur a moment's hesitation, the others In a way to appesrs Drown. Just after Lincoln was one day was about to itartls themi lt to'nded President his bent and lion band, i democratic fash-iort.a" a courtesy cold aa that that Capt. Jean has the SJLJL blacking hla hoots In with diplomats foreign sonal several acquaintance marked Clalborte'a former when amazea On "What!" chorused the thee called and caught him In the act Mr. sneerlngly: remarked, iSeWdently determined not to tow. Capt. of them In our countries the chief n ed. In an President. ffovernor'a attitude aa emperor! own the French executives do not black their m , 'or bis own, said, with in Jean knows nodded. Mr. laid Lincoln, Indeed," boots." U Roche TtoNness; "Capt. Ufltte, I , "But he la emperornolonsmy evident curiosity, "wboeo boot mnd you to the President with Ufltte when auch post, and furnish htia with dear, nor waa he da they black?" 5 knew him." of th1 Matter. But nd M CHAPTER XXVII g COu; HE HAS TROUBLE IN LOSING A "Then taka me to the station, perPRISONER. sisted the man. i'm your prisoner. Youve got me, havent you? (Copyright, by the Cenlury Co.) (Copyright, 1906, by Joseph B, UowIm.) Dlvll ta-aye, 1 can't lose ye! It was when Policeman Barney exclaimed Pollcemun Flynn, irritably. Flynn was a new man on "th foorce G'wan about ye-e- r business now, an that he lost a prisoner, and he frank- quit ye-worryln' iv me. ly admitted afterwards that he "niver The prisoner caught the pollcemnn shud e fouud him In th ftr-rby the arm and pulled him along. In other words, experience place. Hang it all! he cried. "Why dont taught him that the arrest was not you do your duty? Justified, but tho new policeman incommando 1 PoLave me loose! U' ye think ye-e- r variably is Jealous of his authority and liceman Flynn. th his dignity. So, when ha had told the whole po-lfoorce? Ill not arrist man to move on and the man had re- anny wan on compuolslon. torted by making various sarcastic and But youve already arrested me," otherwise objectionable remarks, Po- urged the man. liceman Flynn deemed It necessary for Thin I let ye gc. the honor and dignity of hts official But I refuse to be liberated. Come position to assert himself And. he almost on, can't you? er ha-av- st ls SNAKE SET DANCER SIGNAL Choice of Sleeping Place Mada Trouble for Employes of Reptiles the Railroad. val-i-bl- 1 st Caze-reau'- plan-tatlo- par-itarm- T d ,. L, ld fr n awe-stricke- Intended for use in a Chicago orchestra. It is about 14 feet high, and Ita body about seven feet. The top part of the body is about three feet four inches across; the lower part about live feet. It weighs ISO pounds The Prisoner Caught the Policeman "Get a move on ye, now, or I'll he said. Well, run me in, retorted the man. Don't stand there talking about It, but do It "I will, said Policeman Flynn, hut he intended it only as a threat "Well, why dont you? was the taunting response. The man was one of the aggressively troublesome fellows who think they know all about individual liberty. I will, said Policeman Flynn again, and he took the man by the shoulder. Niver will It be said that anny wan to me. k on me beat can talk There spoke the new policeman who makes work for himself; the older ones are never so foolish. or will I Will ye go quiet-lik- e e a club to ye? inquired the policeman, as he tightened his grip on the mans coat "Oh, Ill go along all right," anI was thinking of swered the man. dropping in on the sergeant anyway, and well Just go together. I havent seen him in almost a year. Men Policeman Flynn hesitated. who want to see the sergeant are a rarity, and there ia always a chance at that they have some Infloonce headquarters. "If ye'll g'wan about ye-e- r business Ill Iave ye go," he suggested. asserted the man. But I wont, I'm under arrest and I'm going to the station. If Ive violated the law, you have no right to compromise the matter with me its your duty to lock me ye in, ba-ac- ta-ak- Running at the rate of 65 miles an hour near Harrisburg, Pa., a train of the Philadelphia A Reading railway, filled with passengors, came to a sudden atop, halted by the red light of a block signal. After waiting the hnlnute in which a train la supposed to clear the short blocks, the engineer proceeded with caution, expecting a wreck or at least a broken rail. When he came to ths next signal post the white light was shining bright and clear. He did not atop to investigate and hi spite of his fears of a medical examination to determine If he could distinguish between white and red light, he reported the occurrence. Aa Inspector was sent at once to the pole and found the red still showing. A thorough Investigation overhead and above ground showed no defect. The inspector finally removed the top of the underground case which contains the electric connections with the by the Arm and Pulled Him Along. rails. dragged the reluctant officer along ths A garter snake 22 Inches long lay street. colled, Ita head cushioned comfortably cried Po- on the delicate "Lave go iv me spring, depressing lt e I'll not liceman Flynn. anny so that lt made the contact necesman makln' me ktk him up ag'ln me sary to set the signal at danger. will. Lave go, I tell ye!" A second after the snake waa dis"Then come along peaceably, aald covered the semaphore dropped from the man. "You've no right to let me the to the clear position and a ' danger A I go, and wont go. police magis- white light gleamed from the pole. trate Is the only man who can free mi after I have been errested." FRIENDSHIP A STRANCE ONE "I'll not take ye," Instated Policeman Cat and Duck Are Chums, According Flynn. If you don't, asserted the man. "1 11 to a Story That Cornea from stick by you until you are relieved and England. have to go In to icport. I dont want want the real any imitation arrest; I We have bad the uaual crop of curithing, and It's only fair that I should osities as to nesting places and strangs have it The way youre acting is a families adopted by birds and animals, reflection on my dignity and makea me but nothing more diverting than a felfeel mighty small and of no account lowship which exists between a cerDont you think !m worth arresting? tain ample "mouser and a duck of "Iv coorse ye aie. goosellke proportions. "I'm not too unimportant to be arPuss waits by the side of the pond 1 ? rested, am In which the duck takes its bath, then Niver a bit iv It. the two retire in company to the shade Then why dont ye run me In? of the trees and He down In amity. ha-aI throubles enough now. How .the cat tolerates the wet feathBut you must; I Insist." ers of Ita comrade Is a mystery; but drew a long there they He, the duck with one of Policeman Flynn breath. Its wings sprend as a shield over the Be a good felly, now, he said, "an cat, the tail of the latter curled like a business. , g'wan about ye-very smart boa about the neck of Ita "My business is to go to the station feathered friend. with you. 8o long as the worm keeps beneath to be con- - the turf and songsters do not stoop too "Fr why d ye wa-alow In the air the Idyl lasts, and ail local life wonders. ar-rm- !" ha-av- ve er nt OLD-TIM- E EDUCATION. up. This sounded to Policeman Flynn like a bluff. and he hastened to call It. Ill Come on, thin! he exclaimed. fast enough, put ye behind th ba-al an If ye dont come fillin' Ill th blue wagon. Nevertheless, he wasnt exactly Battened. The prisoner was too willing, and it is extreme!) disconcerting to have charge of a man who wants to be arrested. A man In the itrong grasp of the law ought to hold back and change hla tone. It began to dawn on Policeman Flynn before they had gone a block that perhaps the man was not bluffing after all. So he stopped short and release 1 him. G'wan, now!" he aald. I'll not be bothered with ye my more. Gwan home!" I wont," answered the man. 'Tm your prisoner, anJ It you connive at the escape of a iellow youve placed under arrest I'll prefer charges against you. Im going with you. "Ye'U ba aorry fr It, suggested PoYell And no feather liceman Flynn. beds at th station, an' there do he In th cells." Im taking my chances," returned th man. Come on!" "I won't," said Policeman Flynn In wud I What cha-srg- e his turn. in make ag "That's your business," said the man. sn officer "If ye'd been commented Policeman Iv th Flynn, " 't wu'd be all Oh, well, If it will help you any," aid the man, I'll reslat I'll punch you In the stomach and" If ye do," Interrupted Policeman Flynn, menacingly, ''111 hit ye n clip e th head with th' olub." rs ca-ai- yr ray-stat- ," in Aa a Matter "Then," Said the Man of Personal Accommodation to A Grecian bowl of the fifth century You, I Will Leave You." B. C showing the method of teaching thrary? pleaded Policeman Flynn. the young boys by Illustration. n Can't yo do a good fr a ? Book 2,000 Years Old. Do you ask It as a favor? A descendant of the ancient BabyF'r sure. I ask ya to g'wan home lonians, Mra. Annie Naparlan, of an Iav ma alone. Nashua, N. H., has In her possession a book written in the language of the re"Oh, well, as a favor to you, race and supposed by her to be dated turned the man, "possibly I might consent not to bo arrested on this occas- many years before the Christian era. tur-ru- ma-an- - ion." " T wa-a- nt wud be a ye. I ha-av- all." gr-re- at e lavor, dont no use fr ye at I The book Is IS Inches long, 8 inches wide and 5 Inches thick. The covers are made of black walnut covered with leather. The leaves of the book are not of paper, but are made of some kind of akin. "Then," aald ths man, "as a matter of personal accommodation to you I will leave you." A Fence of Doors. "Whin I wlnt or. th foorce," mutNear Ridgewood, In Brooklyn, there tered Policeman Flynn, as he resumed la perhaps the oddest fence In Greate hie beau I thought I might throuble keepln u prls'ner, but I niver er New York. It la composed entirely knew 't wu'd be so har-r-d Fr to lose of doora score of them, all of a' wan." height end Joined together. The fence has stood for years on the Myrtle The Kaiser Is having a new raring avenue line of the Brooklyn Heights yacht Mnstructed which will be al- railroad. What strange freak Induced, most end have a new its owner to erect It la a mystery, but Jt furnishes a constant source of com-- . of ballast system meat to persons pawing that way. ha-av- d, If |