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Show was bont on ending the struggle avalanche of roaring fire at the firth, and there In Order to do so er end. Charlie led her directly toward It, effectively be let out still ankink, aitd surprised bis enemy yet she trusted him implicitly it was with a succession of tricks that coma glorious symbol of the power he was to exercise in all time to come, pleted his utter demoralization. It was the work of a gladiator. Char- if so be they escaped with their lives. The stairs at last lie, having stunned 'the ogre with a Another minute and it might have blows, hurlmultiplicity of short-ared him In a shuddering heap aside, been too hazardous to attempt a deand found himself once more free to scent but that small space of time has won kingdoms ere now. go forward. Down one flight that much was saved them at any rate, even should CHAPTER XV. the worst aappen. When Charlie Kissed Her. When they started upon the second The flames had been making hid- descent, it wa3 like running the eous progress while this mad en- gauntlet; fingers of fire stretched out counter took place, and already their yearningly toward them, and one even red tongues leaped Into view at the came so close that Arllne Involuntarfurther end of the corridor. ily uttered a scream, thinking CharCharlie was panting like a hunted lie, who had thrust bis body on that stag, hardly able to catch his breath side, was doomed. This narrow escape told him that la that smoke-burdeneatmosphere yet, no sooner had he hurled his en- It would be utterly Impossible to make emy to the floor, and found the coast any further use of the stairway In clear, than he started along the ball-wa- advancing their cause, since below It was wreathed In flames. The numbers on the doors now Their only course was to retreat stood out plainly enough, thanks to from tbe fire as far as possible, and the illumination afforded by tbo there await rescue or provide for It flames, and be knew he was close to through their own Ingenuity. Still they heard the shrieks of where Arllne might be found. He saw tbe door was closed. women, cowering In corIt gave him a Bhock then she had ners or rushing wildly through the not escaped with the first she must corridors calling for the Lelp that could never reach them. still be within her room. Such a scene of horror must haunt He pounced upon the knob and one while life lasts, so fraught with turned It Horrors! There was no response human suffering and the utter Inathe door utterly refused to glvo bility to render aid. He had not calculated wrongly; way, being locked within. Charlie pounded with his fist upon while tbe smoke remained more dense than ever, the danger of immediate the panel. "Open the door, Arllne! Open, for fire was not so great, although he saw it pushing toward them from three Gods sake! The hotel Is on fire!" loud shouted he separate and distinct quarters, as enough Apparently to arouse the dead, yet no answer though closing in upon Its victims. An open window at the end of the came from beyond. Stuart knew of but one resource hall was Charlies objective point. He had hopes of discovering there left It was a desperate case, and rethe iron ladder that would enable quired a desperate remedy. those who had tbe nerve to grasp its He raised bis foot. One mighty blow shivered the lock rounds to drop to safety below. Alas! disappointment awaited him, as completely as though a battering ram bad been brought to bear against keen and cutting, since there was no such avenue of escape provided In It. this quarter. The door flew open It was a dizzy distance down to the Nothing barred his progress now, and with a bound tbe Briton was In street, and only a maddened brain could conceive the Idea of leaping out the room. Arllne lay upon a Turkish lounge into space. the crash of tbe door had done what Charlie leaned out to survey the all else had failed to accomplish, for situation. she had just raised her bead and was Immediately a roar of warning arose staring at him with eyes dilating in from thousands of throats below, horror as they discovered the whirl- while arms waved him back, doubtless ing clouds of smoke that curled In under tbe belief that he meant to after him. take tbe mad plunge. Charllo ran to assist the girl to lie was not quite reduced to such her feet, at the same time calling: an Insane policy bis resources had "The hotel is on fire, but be brave, not yet been exhausted. and I will save you. If possible!" now he Charlie had his His manner calmed her more than remembered the bearings lay of the land-sur- ety all else. there must be a better chance She looked Into his face, and al- of in tbe rear. escape though her voice trembled, she kept Into another corridor, whlcl Turning a brave front as she said: led In the desired quarter, he pushed "I trust you with my life, Charlie! on. Arllne clung to his arm with Tell me what to do, and God help us face and eyes that reflected whitened both!" of her soul, but, thank horror the Brave little woman! That was what Heaven! as yet her steps did not falhe thought her then and there he nor did she give any signs of ter, ocon had believed It that former while his great courage re casion, when she wandered In tbe collapse, to buoy her soul up. dark Steen dungeons and passages, mained The situation grew more Intense and now It was made doubly sure. It would have been worth something with every passing second, and Charto Stuart at this critical Juncture, lie knew all too well that unless forcould he have become possessed of the tune speedily gave them an opening valuable Information which the fallen it would be too late, since the fire was now with remorseless fury ogre had held regarding the waya and over sweeping the of the doomed mala portion means of reaching a fire escape. As It was, he found himself cast structure. Charlie Stuart knew he had to solve upon his own resources and compelled the proble mof his existence, as well to make a virtue of necessity. as that of the gentle being who clung One thing was absolutely certain be could not count on assistance, and so eagerly to bis arm. No man was ever better equipped If they escaped It must be through his for the fray. persistent and determined work. He had everything to urge him on Then, again, be kept before his mind the fact that escape must be to superhuman efforts abounding downward that flight to the root life, with all that means to a healthy would only render their immolation young man, and, besides, the knowlthe more certain. edge that he was beloved by the girl Each story they could descend to whom his heart had gone out. would take them nearer the street Yes, if ever a man had reason to and Increase their chances of being strive with might and main for vlo assisted through the medium of tho tory, It was Charlie Stuart. fire ladders. Manfully he met the requisition. Charlie bad taken hla bearings (To be continued.) be knew the fire had not as yet spread over the entire building, though the HOW SLEEP MAY BE WOOED smoke must have done so ere now. The stairs ho had ascended Were still free from flames, though this Position In Which a Person Should Lie to Induce Somnolence. could not long be said, as they were Few persons In an ordinary assemIn Jeopardy. ran tell offhand what positions blage which a cloak ha Snatching up found, be pressed It about Arllne. they assume to induce sleep and yet Some craze must have been running there Is not an lndlvtuual In the riot in Ms veins at the time, for as world who has not some trick of disher sweet fare came close to hla own tributing limbs and trunk to insure which he be deliberately kissed her; nor did slumbers blissful spell she by look or word protest there practices unconsciously. This is s was something almost holy in the net night habit as perpetual and immutaIt wna as though the man wished ble under normal conditions as the her to know the great love that was succession of tbe seasons. No sooner In Ma heart before they faced the are we really off to the land of nod drendful ordeal which might be their than the night habit asserts Itself. destruetlon. As though he might thus Our bands and arms seek the same seal hla claim upon the woman l:e parts of the bed or tbe same portions adored, even though together they of our bodies upon which they have were doomed to journey toward an- nightly rested since Infancy; our feet and legs stretch at the same angles other world. Come! Have courage, tny darling." or loosely entwine In comfortable rebe said. laxation as commanded by unconscious Probably few tnen on earth have will. It Is seldom of our own deliberate given so strange an opportunity to declare their love, and under such volition that we place our bodies In conditions who could envy Charlie position for sleep, as you will find on going to bed If you reBtuart the brief spasm of delight which he experienced, for tho first member these words. In truth, If you time he passed his arm about Arllne i do not seek to combat the Instincts wntwt with n sense of prnprlt torshlp. yon will be surprised at the disposiIs a strong factor In the race tions of the various members Involuntie f.lrl nskht have been rendered tarily male. If you endeavor to go fnntlc with fear had she found her-sel- f to sleep by a new arrangement of tho ah ne fare to. Lice with tho ts)dy you will also be surprised by tbrcMenlng destruction, but with hla the revolt aralnst slumber which will flrt m arm to lean upon, m l the surely ensue, but even before the Lnowb-.J-ef Ms declared pt !n n it, struggle Is well begun you will prob-nbls'.a'ulo ter, st e could moi-- t tie dreal surrender and permit the . Uh::o wlh right ha'dt to reinstate Ard It required till the nerve those little details of position which pose sued to keep from screaming long practice has made necessary to when once in tho hall she saw tlw your comforL WHY BALD MEN UNCOVER. Ha then most other By ST. OEOnQE RATIIB0IIN1S, Author 9f "Utllt Wit Milllont," Tht Bpld-r- 't ' Wtb, -- Dr. Jack't Widow', CavyrlfbL I SOI. -- Mitt Capriet," Street end Smith. New York. CHAPTER XIV. Battle of Giants. Some of the most frantic hovered at the windows, as though ready to plunge through space if the worst came. They were crazed for the time being and could not be blamed. Many a precious life went out that fatal day, that might have been saved by the exercise of a little Judgment and coolness; for of all the attributes which mortal man Inherits or acquires those prove the richest legacy In such a time of actual panic. Having taken his bearings, and discovered which way the numbers ran, Charlie started upon what he believed was the last leg of bis course. Now be must speedily realize the worst; If he came upon Arllnes rooms and found them empty, he would know she was somewhere about the Intricate passages, lost and facing death, as when ne first found her. What a travesty of fate such a thing would be. Tragedies were being enacted within those walls, that had many times with the scunds of gayety, echoed and tow rang with shrieks; already the greedy fire fiend had cut oft many from escape, and yearned to encomA pass their destruction. Borne doors were closed, but the jnajorlty stood gaping wide open, whence the terrified occupants bad lied Just as they were. In passing one of these Charllo had a glimpse of a lady, richly attired, bending over an open trunk, evidently seeking to lay hold of her precious Jewel boxes ere flying. Mayhap they cost her what all the Jewels from Cleopatras day to this could not replace life. Once a woman had seized upon' him crazed by fear, she clutched him as a drowning man might a straw. Charlie could not have his mission by such detention he Jeopardized was compelled to break away, shouting at the same time for her to go to the stairs and descend while the chance remained. God only knew bow long this golden opportunity might bo held out to them, for the greedy flames were making hideous headway and presently the entire building would be a cliarnal house. All obstacles had thus far been overcome by his iron will determined to reach and save Arllne, he had swept them aside as the March wind wb'.rls the dust out of Its path. But the end was not. One barrier remained. Charlie suspected k not until the thing burst upon him, sudden and unexpected as lightning from the clear sky overhead. Again a detaining hand. This time It brought his forward movement to a complete stop, and be realized there was something more serious In the detention than when tb poor groveling chambermaid had dutcoed bis knees. It wa a man; through the hazo he bad seen his presence without paying the least attention to him, and now the fellow, probably as terrified as the women, frantically clung to him. "To the stairs or the fire escape! let go!" shouted Charlie, and when the other laughed with devilish glee In bis ear Stuart turned hla head to see close to bis own the face of the bogus Capt Brand, transformed by passion Into the countenance of a fiend. Was It accident or deep design th.n brought Macauley to this floor of the bote at such a tragical moment? When Charllo felt that grip on his arm and looked Into the maddened orbs of the ogre, he seemed to realize that a great crisis In his life had arrived. The stake was Arllnes love. This man might be Innocent or guilty of murderous design, hut appearances were mightily against him. Ills manner Indicated as plainly ns words; "This far shall you come and to farther." Instinct warned Charllo to prepnro for the worst, to throw hints df Into a position that was agur stive even while defensive. It was a wise pnvintleu. for the other, even while he c mtlnuej t glare malevolently Into Ms face, suddenly threw himself upon Stuurt. Aa he exported, Charllo found a man gifted with tremendous muscular power. Like trained athletes, the two men whirled around, each seeking the downfall of tho y ether. To Charllo each second meant a closer approach of doom, white with the other the passage of time broug! t savago satisfaction, ns his bus; plans grew nearer realization. Charllo retracted a mop mustering every atom of power In hla muscular frame for the storm which he meant to spring upon tho already gloat lu; enemy. Macauley was drunk with the sue. cess that had seemed to be already within Ms grasp. lie thus could be InM- -i ofT h!i guard, and once lu retic.it. conplese rout must follow. Bo sudden was the attack, so ovo, whltnlng In Us r tHt!cs energy t liar l the egro fell back lu e uf so how to Just met knowing ly trangn a rally. And Btunrt followed U up 1 e full well that what wra worth doln t at all was wor'h doing v eil, , it City Salesman Manifests Curiosity on y d men. "Why do so many of them take off their hats In public conveyances and other places where a heal covering Is the proper caper? he lnquiies, with It Is no uncommon grave concern. thing to see men take off their hats s of those In street cars, and One would who do It are think they would be afraid of catching their death of cold riding about. In that exposed state In draughty weather, but evidently they are troubled by Neither does no such considerations. vanity deter them. A denuded scalp nas no terrors for them. I asked one man why so many of his kind thus cheerfully advertised their paucity of locks. He said he couldnt answer for other men, but that he did It to give his hair a chance to grow, and I would like to know if all would give that reason." nine-tenth- I Ths old, Invariable bald-heade- virtue of St. Jacobs Oil makes It tbe k!n curs for Sprains and bald-hepde- d Bruises Price. 25c. and 50c. THE SCENE WAS CHANGED. d Ioe bald-heade- would d to-nig- the Point question the city salesman like answered pertains to One DYSPEPSIAOfWij Smoker Has Lived Long. The oldest man in California lias added two years to his century. He and has been a smoker for eighty-five a moderate drinker for seventy-fivyears, but never touched modern breakfast food3. You can do your dyeing In half an FADELESS hour with PUTNAM e DYES. Wave Motors Not a Success. Tbe United States government has allowed more than 150 patents for wave motors, according to Lippincotts Magazine. Of these over ninety are accredited to tbe Atlantic and nearly sixty to tbe Pacific coast Of the latter class nearly all have been actually or experimentally tried, only to be destroyed by tbe tremendous power of the surf. Loving Husband Not So Ready With Hie Autograph. He kissed devotedly the hand tbat passed him the autograph album, and wrote therein: "I write my name upon this virgin page. Would that I could Inscribe it upon the purer scroll of your heart in tbat Invisible Ink which shall only appear when the thing upon which it is written is warmed at the fires of love which takes no note of time!" That as a year ago. They are married now, and when she asks him for bis autograph. In the shape of a goodly sized check, to liquidate her millinery bill, he grasps that album or a larger book, if handy, and threatens to throw it at her. New Move of Cincinnati College. The University of Cincinnati graduates this year Its first class of elec- trical engineers. 'pt Vi Mrs. E. B. Bradshaw! Guthrie, Okla., cured of a set case by Lydia E. Pinth I Vegetable Compound. 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