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Show SERIAL p STORY S 44 ''Ay' 44 -A A t 4 4 44 gyj A 4 THE SMUGGLER By ELLA MIDDLETON TYBOUT by Ray Walters Illustrations f- ffts fw r f 4 ere (Cum rig 111, iMil, b 4. U. UyilHWU Cu.) 8YN0P8I3. Elizabeth, Oabrlll smt th for Canada to spi-nEll" th-rOn board atHHrner they aunimer nt-- d mm frlghtem-- by an apparently bait i(T who, flmiln one of thorn, took enjoyment In to trfKT, a photo of th trio, Tha ymin-ommet a Mri. Graham, anxlounly waiting hi'r hualiand, who had a mania for anillng. They were Introduced to Ixird Wilfrid and Lady Kdlth. A cottaita rented. Two men by the orean wa railed. They proved to be John C. Blake and Gordon Uennett, on a Mend of Klliaheth'a father. A wlop of yellow hair fnm Mr. Oraham'a poeket fell Into the handa of Ellae. Mra. Oraham'a hair waa blark. Fearln for the aafety of Edith left them In a lomi Kema, afe at the rottHK. Mr. Gordon Dennett Waa properly Introduced, explained hi o.tlona on board ahlp. Kline, alone, explored the cellar, overhearing: a conversation there between Mary Anne and nan. He proved to be her eon. chawd with murder. At a eupper, whleh waa eield on the rorka, Klliabeth rather loat her riiiK, canning a search by the entire party. Oabrlelle wltneaaed atormv areno between Iady Kdlth and Ixird Wilfrid, Jealouay being the cauae. tary Anne broiiKht backwithKllaabeth'a Gordon went nailing ling.net Kltae t. He tried to persuade her to Hen return the Jewela left In the glrl'a care Edith. At midnight Kline aaw by men one of them Gordon Uennett two lidy ttetnntlng to force an entrance Into their boathouae. She admitted to herself him and he- that ahe had nearly loved herself naed aa m tool. Mra. Sieved nick, told Elian of her huabnnd'a for another woman. Gordon Ben- and Bluke returned with Mr. felt bodv. He had been murdered, Kdlth liord Wilfrid grew aulky. confided to Kline that Wake and Ben-e- tt were thieve. , Threa (tlrln d ntHr-lt-- open. Lady Edith's face appeared very white and haggard In the moonlight, and the light shawl she wore rose and foil swiftly with her quick breath. "The "It holds!" she ejaculated. . door holds!" It seemed to be a stannch door, Indeed, for, In spite of repeated efforts, It stood Impregnable, until at last they ceased working over It and retired to the end of the slip, talking earnestly. "They have given If. up," she whispered! und ber voice seemed to thrill exultantly. "See, they are going away. They are easily discouraged, are they not?" It was quite true they were going away. . We saw them step Into their little boat and glide Into the moonlit water toward the end of the Island, which they must round In order to get home. "You are safe for she said. "I am almost sorry I told you, for they will not return, and they cannot. Let us go back to the hotel and forget It." 1 shook my head and watched the little boat, now speck on the sparkling water. "I am not going back," I said dully. "I do not care to dance. I'm going home. Mary Anne Is there, and I shall not be afraid. Will you tell the girls I did not feel well, and came home?" "Poor child!" she said. "I understand. I knew you would not go back, and arranged with Wilfrid to bring the others home. He knows all about, It, but he will not speak until I see him. I will stay with you." Lady Edith was very gentle and very tactful when she went back Into the cottr,;;o with me. She explained to Mary Anne thai I had one of my headaches and wanted to go quietly to n Idy ly Jj ' 'Pi tdy CHAPTER XV. Continued. I uttered a smothered ejaculation. . "There Is more to come," she said, "and I do not quite know how to tell when you are all here you. at the ball; these two men Intend to force an entrance to your cottage. I know this to be true in fact, they have already gone." She paused abruptly and added In a tone of real solicitude: "Have I hurt you so very much?' "No," I hastened to reply; "no. of course not Why should I be hurt? He is nothing to me. But you must prove it; you might be mistaken, you know." My head was swimming with the sickening sensation often caused by swinging too long, and I scarcely knew what I said, but felt vaguely that I time, and that might In this way gain time was valuable. ' "I will prove it," she Bald, catching up a wrap and handing it to me. "Would you believe me If you saw with your own eyes? Then come with me. You are quite safe do not be afraid." I was not afraid, but as I walked by her side through the quiet village and down the familiar little path to 'our cottage 1 wondered dimly why she had brought me there why she bad not selected one of the others. "We have nothing valuable," I said, at last "nothing. He knows that." "You have my pearls," she returned; "but of course you have never mentioned them." What I stopped short, horror-strucBad I not done, by toy thoughtless gossiping? "Oh. but I did!" I cried. "I did! . I told hint about the aafe and what was la it." "Ah!" It was a short exclamation, pregnant with meaning. Then she turned quickly and took my band in hers. "Never miud," she whispered; "It will bo all right. Don't worry." I tried to ay something, but she motioned me to be silent, for we were approaching the cottage now, and she Btepped softly, as though fearing to disturb some one. At the corner of the house she paused, listened a moment, then beckoned me to come nearer and pointed toward the kitchen. At the outer door lending into the cellar knelt two figures, men In evening clothes. I did not need the assistance of the moon, which Just then emerged triumphant from behind a cloud, for I recognized them at once. "No use," salil Mr. Wake's even voice; "this door seems to be fasteued by an Iron bar Inside. We must try the boathouse ugaln. I suppose the servant Is Inside." "Yes," replied Gordon Dennett; "I saw her a moment ago, when she passed tho window. I hope we'll have lurk with the boathouse this time." Wo shrank Into the corner of the house, and they passed so close we jiilylit have touched them. As they disappeared down the steps leading to the slip, my companion followed them, still holding my hand and drawing me after her. "hook!" she whispered. And I attain saw the two men before the boat house, Just as t hud seen them once before; saw them try the door, and vou set their shoulders against It with, un ineffectual effort to burst It Op To-nigh- t, . . They Passed So Close We Might Have Touched Them. bed. She told her also to bring me a cup of hot tea, and when I resisted followed her into the hall, and I heard a conversation, of which I distinguished only the concluding sen" tences. said well," Mary Anne, In a "Very tone of sullen remonstrance that stir prised me; "very well, I'll make the tea, but I'll give It to 'er meself, so 1 will. I'll have no 'and "That la quite enough," said Lady Edith, sharply. "You will make the tea and bring It here. I will come out and get and take It to Miss Ellse; she Is III, and cannot have you lumbering about her room." After all, it was Mary Anne who brought me the tea. pushing the bedroom door open and marching to my side with the manner of one determined to do or die. I drank it, and she went away again, without a glance at Lady Edith, who sat beside me, saying nothing Indeed, but occasionally touching my forehead with fingers which were cold rather than cool and now and then trembled slightly. I fcatew that In spite of her admirable the evening bad been an exhausting one for her as well as for me. After a while we heard Gabrlelle and Elizabeth come home, and she met them In the hall, telling them I had fallen asleep at last, but had been quite prostrate with a sudden headache, and would no doubt be all right In the morning. I heard them say good-nigh- t and tome upstairs very softly In order not to disturb me. Then the lights went out, the house grew quiet, and I lay there alone with my secret my two kecrets, Indeed, for I knew why Gordon Uennett looked at me so strange-- ; and knew also that he was unworthy a woman's love. So I clinched my handa and fought my fight, and after a while the tumult In my brain ceased, for sleep Is merciful and brings with It oblivion to exhausted nature. low-voice- d In" noise and waked Elizabeth, and we both listened. It was In the dining-room- , and oh, EHse " "Lady Edith's pearls!" I finished In an awed whisper, adding as an afterthought: "Where is Elizabeth?" "Gone to wake Mary Anne. Do get tip and put on your, wrapper; we might as well be prepared." I have' since asked Gabrlelle If she thought it unconventional to receive burglars in a robe denuit; at that time, however, I did not question the motive of her command, but reached obediently for my slippers, and was enveloped In my pink kimono when Elizabeth appeared in her blue one. Elizabeth was very pale and looked as though she had encountered a regiment of ghosts, as she collapsed In a crumpled heap on the foot of my bed. "She wasn't there," she said, In a frightened whisper; "her bed had not been touched, and oh, I'm afraid!" We all were, for that matter, and huddled close together, listening Intently. Mary Anne, a tower ' of strength In any emergency, had failed us in our hour of need, and we felt as well as weakly Incompetent alarmed. " , We listened with strained attention and every sense alert, dreading the unknown, yet still more fearful of the silence which enveloped the house like a pall. We heard nothing, however, except the sound of the waves, usually soothing In Its regularity, but to night accompanied with an overpowering sense of loneliness and a realization of our helplessness and complete Isolation. i Hut as the slow moments passed and nothing happened we grew gradually calmer, and even ventured tc creep noiselessly Into the hall and lean over the banisters, ready for Instant flight back to my room at the first suspicion of a movement below there to barricade the door and insure personal safety If possible. Again we listened, and again nothing happened. "Would you be afraid to go downstairs?" suggested Gabrlelle, always the most valiant. "It seems all right" We were afraid, and said so emphatically. "Of course," said Elizabeth, after another period of silence, "we might have been mistaken about the noise. But, then, there's Mary Anne what of her?" Gabrlelle sat flat upon the floor, mingled relief and dismay In her face. . "That's Just It!" she exclaimed "It was Mary Anne." "Wrhat.do you mean?" "The noise It was Mary Anne. Don't you see? She has been deceiving us about her son; he Is still banging about somewhere, and she goes out at night and meets him, so it Is no wonder she was not In her room." "Why, of course" Elizabeth accepted the theory without question, while I maintained an uneasy silence. "I'm so' relieved but I'm sorry, too. I hate try think she has deceived us ' again." Gabrlelle snuffed the wick of her candle and rose to the occasion, for, as she said afterward, she felt herself more than equal to Mary Anne, although she might perhaps flunk a masked burglar. "Now, I'll tell you our best plan," she said, decidedly. "We'll go downstairs and see If she has left a door or window open (as, of course, she must), and then we will lock it and wait until we hear her coming, and , then" HER ROUND THE CAPITAL PHYSICIAN Information and Gossip ricked Up Ber and There Is Washing'toB. ADVISED Roosevelt May Complete Work on Canal There appeared in the other day a story to the effect that when former President Roosevelt returns to this country from his African hunt President Taft will request him to take charge of the Panama canal and complete tbat gigantic work. Friends of the former president say it would be no surprise If the report turned out correct. Mr. Roosevelt, as Is well known, took the greatest personal Interest In the Panama canal and there Is no gainsaying the truth that had It not been for the "little opera bouffe revolution" on the Isthmus there would have been no Panama canal, and had It not been for Mr. Roosevelt there would have been no successful "revolution. ' But that is history now and the work of constructing the canal, according to the reports received here, Is progressing nicely. Just about two years ago, when the country was discussing the question of the renomination of Roosevelt, a certain western senator In conversation said: , "I do not believe there Is any foundation for the stories that President Roosevelt will be a candidate to succeed himself. I think he was sincere WASHINGTON. when he made his famous statement on the night of election, 1904. Now the question Is, what will he do after he leaves the White House? "While I have not discussed the question with the president, I feel that the one great work for him to do, after leaving the White House, Is to complete the construction of the Panama canal. He Is Just the man to carry this great undertaking to a successful conclusion. It would link his name with this great waterway and preserve It for all time to come. "President Roosevelt has the energy, the force, the determination, and the ability to push the work to a speedy completion. I do not know that the president would undertake this task, if requested, but I am satis-flethat his selection and acceptance of the appointment would give general satisfaction." It would seem that the senator, In view of the recent publication, bad a "hunch," as it would strike one as a coincidence that the name of former President Roosevelt should at thli time be brought Into the limelight ai the one man to take charge of the work of building the Panama canal with which he had so much to do ai president of the United States. ... It can hardly be questioned that but for the midnight successful revolution In Panama the location of a canal would still be up in the air, as it had been for many years. The friends of the former president say It would be a fitting tribute to him that be be asked by President Taft to take bold and complete the work. d Taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound "I have taken Columbus, Ohio Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com. auring pouiiu change of life. My doctor told me it was good, and since taking it I feel so much better that I can do all my work I think again. Lydia E. Pinkham's f y egetable Com-pouu-d a tine remedy C ) for Another Woman Helped. Charles Barclay, R.F.D., -- .a, Granite-Till-e, Vt Women who are passing through this critical period or who are suffering from any of those distressing ills peculiar to their sex should not lose sight of the fact that for thirty years Lydia E. rinkham's Vegetable Compound, which is made from roots and herbs, has been the standard remedy for female ills. In almost every community you will find women who have been restored to health by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. . Is Poor Place for f- woman's Graniteville, Vt "I was passing through the Change of Life and suffered from nervousness and other annoying symptoms. Lydia E. rinkham's Vegetable Compound restored my health and strength, and proved worth mountains of gold to me. For the sake of other suffering women I am willing you should publish my letter." Mrs. THE rrj all and I troubles, never forget to tell my friends what it has done ror me." --Mrs. E. Hanson, 804 East Long St., Columbus, Ohio. Fortune-Hunter- DANGER SIGNAL s first rank, says the Washington Star. Tbey are quick to learn whether ot not foreigners who pose as nobles really "belong,", and are quicker to act when they find mere commoners aspiring to titles. When the society columns announce that Sir Henry oi Sirlelgh Commons, Drentshlre in the Woods, Hartley, is circulating about Washington society he Is promptly In vestigated in that quiet way In which the foreign embassies work, and with In a few hours his status Is known If has been gently whispering that he hopes to make a moneyed alliance with a view to re building the faded glories of the old manor bouse at Hartley in a way fit ted to his noble ancestors and can't deliver the goods in the matter ol lineage, every matron In Washington is given enough information aboul him by the English embassy to earc for him Icy stares on bis next approach. It's the same way with all the fals "hyphenated" crowd, whether theii pretenses are great or small. And the chevaliers, barons and whatnots ol other nations get the same sort ol treatment from the embassies of the country in which they claim noble ot royal birth. Pierce-Brown-Jon- national capital Is the poorest In the United States for for tune hunters who seek marriage with rich girls as a means to acquire wealth. It is not that the mothers of Washington have greater intuition than their sisters of less conspicuous cities of the United States. Indeed, the reason Is far from the Individual or collective abilities of Washington society women. The foreigner who poses In Washington as a count, princelet, baron or any other of the noble offices soon finds that his game d A Is known. but determined demand is made on him within a day or two to leave Washington. If he does not do so, the pseudo-noblsoon finds himself In Jail or so thoroughly exposed in the immediate circle In which be Is trying his wings that be Is glad to go elsewhere. In this work the foreign embassies take THE d soft-voice- e "Well," I Inquired, as she paused Irresolutely, "what then?" "Why, then well confront her." Gabrlelle spoke firmly, and we felt aa though the act of confronting must be In the nature of the ancient ordeal of red-ho- t ploughshares. "Let us go right down," she continued, "before she has a chance to come In. Doth of you get candles and come on." "I don't quite like it," demurred Elizabeth. "Suppose she brings that man with her? He might not object to A RMY are asking why is It three other murders if he thought it r that surgeons young physicians are not anxnecessary." ious to become attached to the army. I got my candle In puzzled silence. There Is at present a lack of candiGabrlelle's explanation was very probdates who present themselves for exable, and I fervently hoped It might amination for appointment to commisprove to be true, but I had a mental sions In the medical corps The exvision of the figures at the door of the aminations held a few weeks ago In boathouse, and my heart sank with- all parts of the country by special in me. convened for the purpose reboards (TO BE CONTINUED.) ' the sulted in producing about one-hal- f number of provisionally qualified canShopper Got the Best. .Not all young matrons are so un didates needed to fill the existing vasophisticated as is the customary "Mrs. cancies. The Initial pay of a new appointee Newlywed" bf 'th'e 'newspaper funny man. One striking exception resides amounts to more than $3,000 a year, In Harlem. which Is much better than a young Entering a butcher shop on the eve physician is likely to receive when he of a large house party to be given at begins bis practice In civil life upon The known advantages ber home, she saw displayed a dozen graduation. in the way ot promotion and certainty chickens. "Please pick me out a half dot en of Income and final retirement at the chickens that are tough?" she said. "' age of 64 years or before that time for disability would, It was thought, have a special reason." prove attractive. The butcher ; H aside seven. "Are these all?" she added. "Ye, ma'am," was the reply. "These are all tough ones." 'Then send the other five to my CHAPTER XVI. housa at once," said the young ma "Ellse, wake up." tron. Gabrlelle, looking unnaturally tall The butcher Is guessing still. In her yellow kimono with Btorks and large chrysanthemums Keeping Out of Trouble. straggling Indiscriminately across It, "Whnt are you dodging Hrown for' stood beside my bed the lighted can- I thought you two were good friend?" dle In her hand held at an angla "So we are. but his wife has genu which caused the grease to drip upon away for a visit, and he's one of those my face and materially assist In rous- married men who think that we single MORTEZA KHAN, the Persian ing me. to the United States, Is men owe It to Ocm to sit up all nlglit GKN. "What's the mutter?" I demanded, and entertain them." Detroit Fret' one of the tallest men In Washington, sitting indignantly upright. "I'd only Tress. being six feet four inches in height, Just gone to sleep." lie also enjoys the distinction of boA Day of Days. 'Hush don't iiuike a noise. There ng, outside the shah, tho richest man Is some one in tho house." s Hungry Traveler Have you got n n Persia. He Is reputed to be worth v ntcc plum enko for a poor titan that ,t least 110,000,000. "What?" s I was wide enough awake now, and hasn't had a bite to tat lu three days? He Is a most accomplished and Mrs. Jones Cake? Why, isn't bread the events of tho preceding evening host, and can both make and tlittilied across my rvlnd with unwel- good enough for you? our tea with an accomplishment and ' ' Traveler Not today. This Is my trace which is excelled by few leading come distinctness, "At least, we think so. I beard a birthday, mum! Royal Manual tie. Pierce-Brown-Jon- Uncle Sam Wants More Army Surgeons self-contr- The suggestion that the entrance examination is too exacting ia not ac cepted as a reason by the authorities who say the requirements are no mor than should be within the capacity ol graduates of the best medical schools One aid to the solution of the prob lem may be that of having a permanent examination board sitting in Washington, before which young men who are believed to be qualified may appear at any time during the year. There will be, as well, the usual semiannual examinations. It Is possible that the graduates have hitherto found It Inconvenient to await before the regular board at the Army Med leal school. When they pass the physical and professional examinations they will be commissioned at once as first lieu 'enacts In the medical reserve corpi .nd detailed for duty at some army 8t, later coming to the school Id the next regular class for training and the final examination which de ermlnes whether tire reservist shall co into the permanent establishment and In what position he shall be commissioned. It Is hoped by this mean to restore the army medical corps to (ts full strength required to meet th demands made upon medical odlceri at home and abroad. Persian Minister an Accomplished Host long-legge- gra-Urn- adles In the land. His Friday after noon receptions are a feature of the lfe of the capital. When he came to Washington It 906 he brought with him a rare as sortment ot rugs of almost Inestimable value, some of them, It' Is said, being from 1.D00 to 2,000 years old. The scred Idols of Persia are represented In bronze and silver In bis gorgeously furnished apartments. , He Invariably us(es orchids In a vase of cut glass as a' centerpiece on the table of his dining room. The cloth li or oriental weave, and tho plate Is usually of gold. Innumerable othef tables set with dainty dishes of, delicious and delicate cakes, bonbons and fruits stand about the room tempting) 7 In front of luxurious couches and ozy corners. "Yes, Freddy, I'm a sick man!" "Wot's der matter V "Why, I'm gettln' that restless an' wakeful, dat I can't sleep, only at . night f Would Findj Use for It. After a day and a1 night spent In answering telephone calls from people who wanted the latest news from Peary and Dr. Cook, the secretary of one of the arctic clubs had retired for a reBt, when the persistent 'phone bell rang again. A voice at the other end said: "Do you want the ambulance sent well-earne- d right over?" "What ambulance?" roared the Irate secrtiry. "Why, the one you sent for." "I sent for no ambulance." "You lie!" The secretary gasped, then he. screamed into the 'phone: "Send it as soon as possible, and you come over, too, and I'll send you back in it!" A Work of Supererogation., Henry dislikes being bathed and argues with his mother over every anatsquare inch of his four-year-ol- d omy. One night, when his patience was especially tried by what he consid- ered wholly unnecessary work, he exclaimed: "Ob, momma, couldn't you skip my stomach? Nobody ever sees my stomach!" Judge's Library. CHILDREN SHOWED IT Effect of Their Warm Drink In the Morning, A year ago I was a wreck from coffee drinking and was on the point of giving up my position in the school room because of nervousness. "I waa telling a friend about It and she said, We drink nothing at meal time but Postum, and It Is such a comfort to have something we can enjoy drinking with the children.' "I was astonished that she would allow vhe children to drink any kind of coffee, but she said Postum was the most healthful drink In the world for children as well as for older ones, and that the condition of both the children and adults showed that to be a fact "My first trial was a failure. The cook boiled it four or five minutes and it tasted so flat that I was in despair but determined to give it one more trlul. This time we followed the dlrec-lion- s and boiled It fifteen minutes after tho boiling began. It was a decided success nnd I was completely won by Its rich delicious flavour. In a short time I noticed a decided improvement In my condition and kept growing better month after month, until now I am perfectly healthy, and do my work In the school room with ease and pleasure. I would not return to the nerve destroying regular coffee for any money." Head tho famous little "Health Classic," "Tho Road to Wellvlllo," In pkgs. a Reason." 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