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Show V LIVED ON DOG MEAT. Vwo Men xf . ity v .v xV vV x vV vV xV xV kV n .. n , xV vV xV x vV ,. .v ... . n .... Mi 'If I XV AVm V XV A WARRIOR BOLD. X XV X n Author 6f little Miss Millions," "The Spider's Web9 AUss A xv X XV XV !i v kV xV W XfX xV xV xf xV AW AfA JtX. CHAPTER II. xV xV xV xV xV (X (Coutlanflrt.) Naturally, Charlie Stuart was Justified in believing tho girl to he the child of some Flemish citizen. True, she was not dressed in the usual Dutch fashion, but her golden tresses and blue eyes, that shone like twin stars, made him take the fact for granted. He was, therefore, considerably surprised when, springing to her feet, she advanced a step or two toward them, holding out her hands, a look of great joy illuminating her face, and in a voice which the echoes of her recent sobs still haunted, addressed them in purest English: Ilcaven has heard my Oh, sirs! prayer and sent you to my rescue!" Stuart made up his mind then and there, Btrange as such a proceeding might be, that there was a deeper mystery about the presence of this young girl In these terrifying surrounding than had at first occurred to him. Many things united to make him believe this the fact of her not being missed by her party, her manner in avoiding any reference to the friends who should be so anxious yes, then and there he became convinced that a story lay back of it as startling as auy product of an opium smokers dream. Charlie knew It would be well for him to divert the girls mind as much as possible from the horrors she had so recently been forced to face. Thus as they walked along, he even grew somewhat merry, and his object was they came upon a young porcupine. This they ran down and clubbed to death and devoured partly roasted. Twenty days after they had started put the men wandered Into a wood choppers camp on the Yukon, almost dead. After a few days they were nourished sufficiently to travel. LIVES IN PERIL. One Hundred Men Have Narrow Escape from Death In a Fire. Fire, caused by the explosion of an automatic burner In the Pennsylvania! railroad shops at Pitcairn, Pa., Tuesday, destroyed the passenger car repair section and cabinet shop, entailing a loss of )15,000 to the company. Over 100 men were at work In these departments, and they barely escaped with their lives, many losing theli tools and the clothing which' they wore to work. There was a shortage Df water, and the fire burned so fierce-lthat for a time It was feared that the immense shops and round house would bo destroyed, but the excellent work of the railroad fire brigade kept the flames confined to the repair section. accomplished, since the girls tempor- ary trembling fit had passed away and she was now calm enough to ask questions regarding their opportune presence In the dismal place. Several times Charlie knew she was y ROUND-U- m , X s A FILIPINO x 1 the Klondike Endure Great Suffering. Reduced to starvation In the Arctic In the Yukon region, V'c. wildernos-tor Virgil Lowry and John Bovina ot Dawson maintained their lives on dog and porcupine flesh. The story of tac Buftering and hardship ot tho men baa Just reached Bawmn by mail. The two men were en route from Dawson to the Koyukuk diggings. They left Dawson October 10. The fifth day after being lost their food becamo The men were In desperate straits. They had no gun with which to shoot game, and not a living eoul nor a place of reruge was known to bo within hundreds of miles. In their desperation they could not parley over the proprieties of nicety, Lowrys faithful dog, his companion for three years, was the only available ' Bource of food. The dog was killed anL eaten. But the flesh from the animal did not last long. The two enervated men traveled two days more without a mouthful of food, when In MANY e 'e o .. looking at him Intently. He believed that he could guess the reason that she had a story to tell, a story far out of the ordinary run, and was studying him when she thought herself unobserved, studying him to determine whether she dared entrust him with Its astonishing details. P. CHAPTER lit. Government Taking Step to Pacify Makes an Engagement Charlie Two Province. Who was sheT The government Is preparing to This question came Into Challes thoroughly round up the disorderly mind many times while they walked elements In the provinces of Bulacan through those ghostly passages, seekand Rlzal, where the constabulary, in ing the worn stone stairs at the top accordance with orders received from ot which stood the roughly hewn oak the war department, will be reinforced door studded with rusty nails. At the foot of the worn stone steps by several companies of native scouts. the girl came to a sudden stop. The rumors from the disaffected 9 Sir," she said, addressing Charlie are believed to exaggerate the as though he were the only party In number of bostllcs, of which It is said eight, unless J am mistaken these there are 2,000 In the field. More trust- - steps lead up to the museum of the worthy reports say there are net over 8teen, and we have reached the exit 600 natives under arms, and that the of this horrible underground tomb," We can be In the light as soon as I bulk of these scattered after Sundays the door up yonder," he said unlock fight. It is believed that the chief quietly. difficulty will be concerning them, j One moment, before we ascend. I Is There little doubt but that the hos. want to catch my breath to tell you tiles will be speedily suppressed, how grateful I am for your timely assistance SEDITION CHARGED. Please dont mention It," said Charlie. Judge Calls Editor to Account for . Indeed, it was a great pleasure, fair Criticism of Court and Jurors. lady, chirruped Artemus, eagerly. You overwhelm me with confusion. John W. Trame, editor of the Dailv Record-Mine- r of Juueau, Is confronted I have, as you may well suppose, rewith the charge of sedition. In a con- ceived something of a shock, and to the task of exfeel troversy growing out of the attempt hardly to equal now what you plaining strange just of Judge M. C. Brown to put a stop circumstances brought me into the to gambling, tho MJncr has freely desperate predicament from which I criticised the court and Jurors. Judge have been rescued by your assistance. Brown has appointed a committee of But I trust I may see you again soon, the leading members of tho bar to in- when the explanation that Is due will vestigate the utterances of the editor be gladly given. Forgive me It I say and to report their findings to the I have been studying you all this time, and somethin tells me I may surely court trust you with my life. God knows I need friends. TROUBLE IN THE BALKANS. Iler words thrilled Charlie. Russian Officers Ordered Ready to Fardon me. miss I should have told you before my name Is Charlie Rejoin Regiments. at present an exile from It is announced In a dispatch from Stuart I am In search ot a mission. a news agency from St. Petersburg old London, I have found one." he said, Perhaps that all tho officers of the Russian with an amusod smile. armjr reserves have been notified tc A faint flush chased across her counhold tbemsolves in readiness to rejoin tenance. their regiments In twenty-fou- r "And I am Arline Brand." hours. She bad a small reticule attached to In the event of mobilization orders being Issued. The measure, It Is added, her girdle, as was the custom. Openappears to be connected with fears ing this, the took out a qnalnt little of trouble In the Balkans. inlaid cardcase and handed him a bit ot pasteboard. . CARRIE NATION ARRESTED. "When you call, ask for roe under 8aloon 8masher Violates an Ordi. that name, by which I am known. But let me say again as a duty I owe you, nance In Los Angeles. Mr. Stuart let me give you full warn Mrs. Carrie Nation, who Is filling a log that, while I appreciate the great lecture engagement at the Chutes the. favor you have done me, I must tell atre In Los Angeles, was arrested you I have enemies, and that It you Tuesday for violating a city ordinance, Should seek to continue the acquaintforbidding tho advertisement of at. ance ao strangely begun, It might poa-Ibtractions by the use of carriages dee. bring you Into trouble." orated with painted banners. The or. "I never yet have allowed fear of dlnaneo bns never been mado effor. mortal mad to Influence my actions," five, and Infringement of Its provls. Stunrt said, proudly. tons has usually been overlooked In "But these men are cruel and unthe past. Mrs. Nation was released on scrupulous. You can realtzo that after hall. seeing to what a dreadful fate they would have condemned me because I Spaniards Desire Martial Law. The strike situation In Barcelona refused to carry out their will" "They are a set of precious scounand Cadiz is regarded aa most grave. drels and cowards!" he declared. The Impartial demands that martlAl "Ah! but perhaps they are lax? bo proclaimed in Barcelona, at court -- men In touch with a where, It asserts, mnny hundreds tif dynanty that rnn shake the euuh If foreign refugee anarchii.l have joined life the large body of rddent unnrc'.ilst'H. aroued, to whom one poo human test-tng a felen leaf," she said, ns If ,s,' 'ous disturbance! ur reported from Is ashis lojrvty. r.nnoltmn, where tb goteiumi ut bus "It Is the same I see no reason why oidered tlm siiMn'tjHiim tf the labor (.delations nnd th ture.t of all tin lr 1 should draw buck." Taking out til Dl.iiurl mu os nl:u or. j watch, ho continued. In tho most eoimntnltteiM, currcd In Cadi on Tuesday, rioter be- liberate fashion: It Is now almost ing dlupersed by police. prov-lneG- f ly t xv xV xV xV xV xV xV A fA xV xV A x fA 'if high noon. At eight, then, this evening, to the minute, I shall do myself the honor of calling upon you at your hotel, and until I am convinced that it is unlawful for me so to do, all the police of Antwerp shall not stop me in my rights of a British citizen traveling under the protection of his flag." Arline impulsively held out her hand. "I thank you. God bles3 you, Mr. Stuart! she said, in broken tones. And Charlie, as he felt the little hand quiver and throb In his, found a strong indignation arising within his breast, directed against those unknown parties who had so mercilessly condemned so charming a young woman to a cruel fate. ' It was Artemus who unlocked the heavy door and ushered them into the garish light of day, who gravely relieved Charlie of his brass candlestick and placed It, together with the rusty keys, where they belonged. Charlie saw that his companion glanced hastily to the right and left through her veil. Once he was almost sure she gave a start, but by no word did she signify discovery. Could you get a cab for me?" she asked with a perceptible tremor In her voice. Easily, no doubt There are usually vehicles waiting outside the Steen. This way, please." Before the vehicle started, Arline Brand threw back the veil, and again Charlie was given the privilege of looking Into those honest blue orbs, rivaling the heavens In their hue. I will release you from your promise if you regret making It, Mr. Stuart," 6he said, softly. Thanks; but I am a singularly obstinate man, I fear. At eight I said. Besides, I confess to much curiosity to hear what you promised to to-nig-ht tell." Those wondrous eyes beamed upon him; a little hand crept out to allow of a parting pressure; then the vehicle lumbered away, leaving blm there In front ot the historic Steen, watching its progress down the crooked thoroughfare, and wondering at the change that had broken Into his quiet life. When Charlie Stuart reiterated his rash promise with regard to seeing the owner of those marvelous cerulean orbs that same evening, he had but a faint conception of the magnitude of the task he had taken upon himself. He was dimly conscious of a figure hanging from the rear window of a second old vehicle a figure that made all manner of pantomime gestures, and In which he recognized his friend Arte-jnu- a, Remembering the quaint methods by which Artemus invoked the dramatic muse, he ended with a laugh. "No harm done, I imagine, he said, aloud. To his surprise some one added: That remains to be seen, young air." Turning Indignantly to see who had dared to thus address him without Invitation, Charlie faced a middle-agegentleman of military aspect, who was regarding him with much urbanity. "I am quite ready to explain the meaning of those words I uttered, young sir, on condition that you favor me with your name. Charlie's first hasty Inclination was to refuse hut he had up to this point of his existence never known the time when he found reason to be ashamed of his name. It belonged to one of tho best families In Scotland, and his ancestry dated back to the days of Bruce and Wallace. "That Is a condition easily complied with, as I have never yet refused It to any man who felt enough interest in me to ask. It Is Charlie Stuart" The other bowed. "Good! I see we shall get on together amazingly well. There need be no trouble whatever, since we agree bo charmingly," he said. Ah! about what, now? asked Charlie, once more keenly on his guard. "Hra! Say, tho pretty frauleln." "But perhaps we do not agree on d point-blan- k, and Paris as in Antwerp Baron Demetrius Peterhoff. This wonderful man had been at the head of the famous Third Section in Russia; he had been the terror of head Nihilists for years; an argus-eyeof police; until, unfortunately, a cog slipped with fatal result, since tho Czar Alexander was murdered through the Instrumentality of a bomb, and from that hour Baron Peterhoffs usefulness In Russia was at an end. BELY OM d TO FIGHT A COLDS AND GRIP, COUGHS, CATARRH, rrfTTTYTTTTTYTTTTTTTn PE-RU-N- YTTTTITTTTTTTTTTrnrYTTTTTirYTTI rrTTTTTrnTTTTTT Ah! Charlie said, very calmly; I have heard of you very often, baron; but, really, I confess the prospect of meeting go renowned a character never entered my mind. To what am I Indebted for the hnor? Again the distinguished gentleman uttered the word that had startled Charlie before. To the pretty frauleln. Charlie frowned. See here, baron I know this lady as Mile. Arline Brand. Surely there must be a mistake." She has golden hair? "Yes. And eyes so blue holding up his hands In a dramatic manner that would have delighted Artemus that they shame the lovely skies of the Riviera. Charlie groaned an assent. weight seemed to press upon his brain and he felt as though tottering on the verge of a precipice. As to the name, continued the baron, coolly, what does It matter? Mile. Arline Brand Is as good as another Indeed, when you come to examine it, there Is something of the adventuress stripe about so delightful a cognomen, dont you think, young air? To my knowledge that Is only one of a score of different names the lady has adopted within the last few years. Adventuress!" How like the shock of a rattlesnake's stroke the mention of that word fell upon Charlies hearing. Since you have been so kind as to give me warning, suppose you tell me who this wonderful lady of many names Is?" he asked, coldly. You must have heard of the Countess Isolde Brabant." It was a name he had often seen mentioned in London and continental papers, a name belonging to a beautiful Russian young woman, given over heart and soul to the cause of Nihilism, connected with high families In the Land of the White Czar, banished through royal decree, and now turned adventuress In Vienna, Paris and other capitals of Europe. He shuddered at the picture. "At least I am under favors to yon, baron, for your kindness; and If I make a fool of myself it will not be for lack of warning." i Well, young sir, I owe my life to your father. Before Sebastopol, when a fierce engagement was In progress, I had been cut down and lay there helpless, when a squadron of British dragoons charged. They would hare crushed me to atoms, but that a wounded Highlander captain, crawling over, shielded my body with his own, and, raising himself, waved his tartan In the atr, at which the dragoons separated, sweeping past to the left and to the right. That brave Jllghlander was your noble father. For years we corresponded; but In my eventful life the memory of the debt I owed him more shame to me becamo obscured by other Issues. Young sir, for bis sake I have sought to save yon from the snare of the fowler. Be warned In time. A cab, doubtless previously signaled, dashed up, the busy baron jumped In, waved bis hand to Charlie, and was gone. He left a very puzzled and deeply worried young man In front of the Steen. Charlie seemed wrestling with the problem, and drawn first this way, then that; but his natural obstinacy finally won out he muttered through hie "Well, teeth, "I said eight oclock and, come weal or come woe, I shall keep the appointment. (To be continued.) QUESTION SISTER BEATRIX. 3 A letter recently received by Dr. Hartroaa from Sister Beatrix, 410 W. 30th street. New York, reads as follows : niiiiruntniiirniniiiii rrrrn ;TTTTMniinmmiT mmnuriimniTiiiimniiiiiiiiniTmiiiini Dr. S. B. Hartman, Columbus, Ohio': : : a Sir:" I cannot say too much In praise of Peruna. Eight bottles 3 Dear of It cured me of catarrh of the lungs of four years standing, and would j not have been without it for anything. It helped several Sisters cf Coughs 3 and colds and I have yet to find one case of catarih that it does not cure." 3 I SISTER BEATRIX. the Peruna was suffering from laryngitis, and loss of voice. The result ol the treatment was most satisfactory. She found great relief, and after farther use In every country ot the civilized world of the medicine we hope to be able to the Sisters of Charity are known. Not only say she Is entirely cured. "Sisters of do they minister to the Charity. Interesting Letters from Catholic Institutions. spiritual and intellectual needs of the charges committed to their care, but they also minister to their With so bodly needs. many children to take care of and to protect from climate and disease, these wise and prudent sisters have found g Peruna a safeguard. Dr. Hartman receives many letters from Catholic Sisters from all over the United States. A recommend recently received from a Catholic institution in Detroit, Mich., reads as follows : Dr. S. B. Hartman, Columbus, Ohio: Dear Sir: The young girl who used never-failin- This young girl was under the care ot the Sisters of Charity and used Peruna for catarrh of the throat, with good results as the above letter testifies. From a Catholic Institution In Central Ohio comes the following recommend from the Sister Superior. If yon do not derive prompt and satisfactory results from the use of Peruna, write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case, and he will be pleased to give you his valuable advice gratis. Address Dr. Hartman, President of Th. Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio. MW romo -SeMser all Promptly cures IT TAKES THE ACHES out of muscles and joints. Heals old sores. Takes inllammation out of burns and bruises. Stops any pain that a perfect liniment can stop. - M EX 5 CAN MUSTANG LINIMENT fnr initirtf's or aches of MAN or .BliAST. DEVIL COULDN'T ANSWER How York enable te Predict Action of Jury. While waiting for the verdict in the Fatrlck case a few days ago somebody remarked to Mr. Van Diver of the District Attorneys office, that he thought the Jury would acquit the lawyer who Marsh had conspired with William Rices valet to gain possession of the Texas millionaire' fortune. Mr. Van Diver, who had followed the case closethat subject; In fact, our views may be ly for several months, doubted this, diametrically opposite. Tell me, why but added reflectively: "Of course, nothing la more uncer- do you waylay me? I am a complete tain than the action of a Jury. I resaw never I before." you stranger; member a story my father told me "Quite true, quite true, young air, chuckled the other; but I have seen when I was & boy In Alabama. The you before. I know when you came (0 story was of Ilia Satanic Majesty and, a plain citizen who met one day on a Antwerp, and Just how you have emnarrow pathway cut In tho edge ot a ployed your time alnce." "The deuce you do! Then you must cliff. On aide there yawned a precihave known my name. Why did you pice. On the other aide waa the solid, ask for It?" with the light of suspicion rock. There waa only room for one to' and unbelief In his ryes. pass, and ot these two, one must lie "To ascertain how far you would down and let the other walk over him, " If youll propound throe questions have confidence In me. I aee you are Incredulous; but, young man. It la my I can't answer, suggested Satan, 'Til especial business to know every lie down and let you pass over my stranger who comes to Antwerp, body.' The citizen asked: "'What is whiter than snow? whether he be French, English, Rus-slaAmerican or Turkish; also to dis"Cotton, waa the answer. 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