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Show THE MORNING EXAMINER: CTAIL OQDEN, TliriiSDAV MORNIXO. to tio r. In :: the B. & OF H:$ TOUR ijiiu. "! v;- "'Vt j ean't y.m il'nw .t FESTER i the Policy of This Government to be in Defense of the Declares Weak Republics Compliments the People of Argentina on Their Advancement Ayres. Aug. IS. At the a banquet, given at the government Al-Iloose lari evening by President honor of Secretary Root, to ikich the diplomatic corpa and high fleers of atate only were invited, the a hat nraa conaidered KTtatary made Ikamokt Important speech he baa while on his tour. The scene weak republic, we were then in defense of its Independence and rights and front that day tu ibis the interest and friendship of the people of the Untied States f..r the Argentine republic.' have never changed. We rejoice in your prosperity. W'e are proud of your achievements. We feel that you are justifying our faith lu free government and that you are maintaining our great thesis. which demands the possession, the enjoyment and the control of the earth to the people who Inhabit It. So how can the people of the United 8rates help feeling a friendship and sympathy fur the people of Argentina? I deemed it a duty to come In response to your kind Invitation to say this, to ay that there is not a cloud in the sky of good understanding. There are ns political questions at Issue between Argentine snd the United States. There are no thoughts of grievances by one against the other. There are no old grudges or scores to settle. We can rejoice In each other's prosperity. We can assist In each other's development. We can be proud of each others success. without hindrance or drawback, and for the development of this sentiment In both countries nothing Is needed but more knowledge, that we shall know each other better and that not only the moat educated and thoughtful readers of our countries shall become familiar with the of-Id- n ni most tobrilliant. tender Rising the secretary an the sfirlal welcome and proposing wilth of Mr. Ror, the President mw! the similarity in the conslltu-haa- a progress and success in obstacles of North and South on the t merles and dweltof especially closer friendship nutual advantage between the races. Replying, Mr. Rout g over-loaitu- Mid; thank you. air, for your kind wel-ck- c and for vuur words of apprecla-iju1 thank you for niyaelf. 1 thank ns fur that true and noble gentleman in the United States of ahu hold iiuerios. the ssme eaalted office which m hold here. I thank you for the I'nlted sillUms of citizens in the 1 n. fates. -- We inherit the right to be fated in the Argentine republic, ivud of the Argentine people. ha time when Benjamin Rush He inter to be From was James jfhttng. from the day when llouroe threw down the gauntlet of a history' of the other, hut that the entire body of the people shall know what the relations and what are uie feelings of the other country. 1 should be glad that the people of the Argenyou. Mr. tine republic, not merely President, not merely my friend, the minister of foreign relations, nut merely the gentleman connected with the government, but the people of Argentine might know the feeling with w hich the people of the United Slates are their friends, as I know the people are tbe uf the Argentine republic friends uf the United States. l have come to South America with no mow specific object than 1 have stated. Our traditional policy in the United States of America is to make no alliances. It was inculrated by Washington. It has been adhered to by his successors ever since. But, Mr. w.-n-. lx-e- ng. Thr Grand Army of the Republic his often marched before; It will trek until its members can march Mi more, and then it wU commence its greatest mftrch , of ail through time unto eternity and into lta ordained reward. Bme small token of what this guerdon fiom posterity is to bo waa given tae old soldiers who filled the ranks tods". They were made to realize tor the first time, at least, material- was gone and the daya of the kernes were come sgain. At times their ears were greeted by cheers that The last of the line waa lta soldiers received hear-It- a Minnesota, ty greetings as they closed the long line. The column was about three The j hours In passing a given point. drowned the roar and trash of Utalr line of march waa two miles. an;-- ' hands at times they passed through living lanes, where every tongue was still, every eye waa dim, sad every head was bared in rever-mo- p E fnr what they had suffered and ton tlit for the wejfare of their fellKentucky. ow men. The parade was a notable affair, as such things go. well bandied, quick "ring and inspiring to look upon. It was a day of pride for the old wldiei, in themaelves and for the multitude In the soldiers. Oier the heads of the veterans, aa they marched along, countless flags PH In BERLIN The day was ideal. Several sharp allow em during the night dispelled tba opITc-eiv- u heat of the day and a cool hre-j- the streets. swept head of the column, which nor-r- : promptly at 10 o'clock, was a mounted platoon' of police. Directly hritind them, at the head of the proper, came the magnificent Cook drum corps and ' band of Den-,ein-shining Zouave uniforms making a The appearance. treniy.iwo young women, who form driii corps and are a portion of the vraaiwaijon, were especial favorites i;h the multitude and ware given a 'uriniujun ovation during the panda. I!it ny behind the head marshal of 'h parade came Van and his chief of staff. General tted k. Wood. Adjutant General of j1tuip,oih. who was followed by effl- -' and composing tha regimental s'f' ''Hirer of the Minnesota National :;a: I. then, marching In splendid, 'anks. with thdr formation "ipr-b- lj kept throughout tna entire came the first of the old sob J Columbia post of Chicago act, J18 g as the peraonal escort of the Behind ahia poet r,!r''nmman(hT-in-Chief Tanner, mi anr attended by hi peraonal f. t hi- At AND LONDON GUESSING TO THE PURPOSE. Psopls of Both Countriss Expect Good to Como From Conference of .Their Rulera. pa-tm- h' r. spit-ndl- rB-- Hesoe-NasssPrussia, Cronberg. Aug. IS. King Eld ward arrived, here Frank-fortoday on a special train from at 8:46 a. m. Emperor William n, and Prince and Princess Frederick met him at Charles of Hesse-Xassa- u the railroad station. The Emperor assisted the King In alighting and then they kissed each other on both cheeks. The meeting waa very cordial. The King wore a black Prince Albert coat and a Silk hat. The Emperor had on the uniform of the Posen Jaeder regiment with a steel helmet. King Edward was accompanied by Sir Charles Harding, permanent of the foreign office; Major General Sir Stanley Clark, E.chief equerry, and Major Frederick Brlt-!-G. Posqon. Sir Frank Laacellet, the ambassador to Germany, and the British consul general. Francis joined tho royal party at Frankfort. After introductions had been exchanged. the royal party and their following proceeded to Friedricbabuf In antomobtles. tbe Emperor, K'ng Edward and Prince and Princes Frederick Charles occupying the first machine The streets were profusely decorated with evergreens, flags and atreamera. The sovereigns were heartily cheered children by (he crowds and school vhtt were lined, up all along the route. Manv Englishmen from surrounding watering plaeea were also present. After retching Frledrlchshof tbe 9 royal party breakfasted snd then Emperor and King epent some time l secretary ran arrange to meet afterward." the unconHla father smiled scious sujierliirlty of tlie man who firmly beHerea hs la coutrolhd by an iutelllgenra Infinitely wine and beyond about that?" There was a round as of the click- all human conception. No amount of could bao convinced him ing of a lock, snd he presented tbe argunieut a that Irovidonce waa not burning mnssle of a shotgun. an of and tluilier feet of atandtng "Ob, say," said MrClintork gently, mrasloual town solely for his guid"you bad better not try to use that! It ance. In hla simple aeriouNuesa be row Your worse. will only make nutters or preposterous in tba alisurd nothing bouse has got to come down. We got Idea. He said: to save what we can of the town." "I've wanted to escape, Dannie, for Williams made no answer to this, but sake, not fur mine. But when I your Mcdlntock saw him draw tlie butt of Inseen you tonight I know the the gun up toward hla shoulder. The men at his back were perfectly tended wo should keep together, llo atlll. They filled the street snd, breath- didnt bring us here for. nothing. That hlu't his wsy. There's no uue to go ing hard, pressed licsrlly against the with you I nit me, and you can't go picket fence, which bent beneath the tone. weight of their bodies. I will!" And Dan swore nn- You'd better be reasonable. We , . "I can . , h are losing precious time," urged Me b,tu'1 move bis father. He Cllntock. "In an hour or two this place word of would carry his point, just as be alwill be on fire. "I've got no kick coming If It bums, ways bad. Durks csbio running along the platbnt It ehau't be pulled down." "Fut up your gun, and we'U give you form from tbe deiiot. hla brad. "Tho "It's no ose." shaking lift at getting your etuff out." down. Say. you want to keep wire's "No, yon won't" It may MriTIntoek kept hie eyes on the your eyes open for be on the aiding at Isrker'a Bun, and muzzle of the shotgun. 1w on tbe main tratk, It ain't the property loss we are It may made a laat aiqiral to bis fattier. Dan of loss of Its the possible thinking listen to wlist I say? "Won't you lire." be eaid mildly. hia voice to a boarae whlsjier. sinking "IT! chance It retorted Williams you---bear? If i mil-Ilon- OMSMTO London,' Aug. 15. The strictest silence Is maintained In official circles as to tba subjects to be discussed by King Edward and Emperor William at their meeting at Frledrichahof. Up to the last moment it waa not admitted at the foreign office that Sir Charles Harding would accompany the King. He had been away on a holiday and broke It up to Join the royal party on the continent. Hla presence adds significance to the meeting. As the permanent under secretary of the foreign office, he Is really the man who carries on the fortha eign affairs of the country and fact that he la attending King Edward leads to the belief here that the discussion between their majesties will be of the wildest range, taking In all questions outstanding between the two countries and Ibtfse likely to come np In the. future. Germany at present is more directly Interested in Persia-thaany other country and ft Is believed here bst secure a port on she has promises the Persian Gulf aa a terminus for tha ... briefly. Well, we wont." Williams nude no reply. He merely fingered the lock of hie gun. "Put down that gun, John!" commanded McClintock sternly. At tbe same moment be reached around and took an ax from the hands of tbe nearest man. "Put It down." he repeated as be . stepped quickly toward Williams. The listening men pressed heavily against tho fence In their feverish ans-letto mlaa nothing that waa said or done. Tbe posts snapped, end they poured precipitously Into tlie yard. At tho same moment the gun exploded, and a charge of buckshot rattled harmlessly along the pavement at MeClIn-tock'- e y feet Then succeeded a sudden pause, deep, breathless and Intense, and then the crowd gave a cry cry that waa In answer to a hoarse cheer that' had reached them from tbe square. Bagdad railway. An Instant later the trampled front a Itching piles provoke profanity, but yard wss deserted by all save profanity wont cure- them. Dnan'a in the doorway, ne atlll held the Ointment rures itching, bleeding or amoklng gun to. his shoulder. protruding pllee after yean of sufferWII-llam- ing. At any drag store.' CHAPTER XXIII. Rog'-- r Oakley appeared KILLED BY LIGHTNING. the platform at Burkborn Durks started Deb Moines, Is.. Ang. H. B. A. Laro-vowhile Dan took a banker, cashier of tbe a weal-h- y Bank of Ankeny, was struck by light- quick step forward snd placed a warning band ou tbe old ronviet'a arm. He ning and killed this morning. Ht.fr feared wbat be might say. Then he blowing the officers of the organl-''i'u- i eaid to the operator. Ha'll do. Go see came the men who were tha If you ran get Antioch. Try Just once of the nation the heroes of more. If you succeed tell them tbe enFOREST FIRES. 'vil war. The states marched ;h u ir.'.r gines and bose will lie there within an tha (if i heir admission to hour or they need not look for them. Blawabik. Minn., Aug. 15. Army. Illinois having the right " Do you understand?" e line, followed Several '"vge foroat Area are by Wisconsin, near here. fiercely "All right. Mr. Oakley." And Dnrka burning Ohio and --New York Manv settlers have been forced 'i 'he order, named. . Twenty- other 'moved up tbe platform with alacrity. to abandon their homea and He waa relieved of one Irksome refollowed these. have Inst most of their propertie band, which tha sponsibility. He had hie own theories preceded are mala an Wild invading ty. i'and veterans, were represent as to who the stronger was, bat be told " the limit of the vlllagea. Unvremes of enlistment in Alto self It was ...me of bin business. twenty-fou- r within fall rain less "r- - the me being Anson M. As eooh as lie was out of hearing hour. valuable trweta of of Moline, who, althouga M Dsn turned to his father and said ear. pine will be destroyed. if agr. marched in as upright-- n About 11 O'clock the went sightseenestly: nner and blew hie fife as thrll ing and after luncheon a visit was 1. "Look here, daddy,. I can't, allow you h did during the CM1 wsrmsd to Hamburg end the Roman ioOOOOOOOOOUOOOOO - 'm-e.- 'V te , h Oppen-faetme- r. tin rtieio of t retch ii and juning In what In- - cotu-eive- to lio worldly matter lie wa quile willing In abate by liau'a jinlgineiit. fur wblrh be bad profound respect. are we gulngV he asked. "llow Dan Mteadusl litinarlf suit Imleueil, w 1th a finger ou hia pulae, until lie caught tlm rhythmic swing of tlie engiue a it Jarred from one rail to another. Then he said: 'Twenty five miles au hour." It ain't very fast, 1 it. Dannie?" He waa evidently disappointed. "Well do twice that presently." Tlie old cuuvici looked relieved. They were running uaw with a strip of forest on one able of the track aud cultivated fields ou the oilier, but with each rod llH-- covered tlu-- went eitgiug In nearer tlie flame. At Iarker's ltuu tlie road croMied a little stream which doubled lack in tbe direction uf lluck-IwrJunction. Thera waa nothing sft-c- r that to stay the rogrew of the fire, and tlie real of their way lay through tin lilasiiig pine woods. Just I they reached tho ten tulle fill they came In Ihe atrip of burned titular that had sent Baker hack to Kuckburu earlier In tbe day. Here and there a iron was still hissing, hilt for tlie most part the fire bad sjient Its fat i -' Berlin, Aug. 15. The press at all sections treats King Edward's visit to Emperor William from the standpoint of being a sign of improved relations between him and the Emperor and the belief and hope are generally expressed that the visit w!H have a beneficial effect upon tha people of both countries, besides putting their political relations on a better footing. The papers here, however, avoid all extravagant hopes In this direction, evidently trying to keep within the safe minimum f practical results. Nopolitical arbody expects positive rangements, but the Cologne Gasette. which usually reflects tha vlewa of the foreign office, expects the rulers fully to dlseuaa all political questions concerning Germany and Great Britain, besides the general position of European politics. f ! MKHll. A U. "What for; Dannie?" "Yon fra sure to be seep and recognised If you atny about here. Your description has been ielegrahed all over tho state. For that reason I'll take you with me part way. Then HI alow up, and you ran bids again. Ita your only dunce. I am sorry I can't do more for you. I wish I rould. But perbapo wo lit presented the manfe of a shotpun. leave hero shortly. . We'U give you a hand." Awl the master mechanic pushed through (lie gate and took a step ' 1 down the path. cried on!" "Hold Williams, swinging out an arm. "I got something to say SILENCE IN LONDON. the breeze and their lines ?(', for miles between buildings DriHfmsi; decorated in their honor. ai MEET AND l Ihiuikliiig laid tie gun tiiMt grew into a lull and iuiulerou ruur a the eiigino riilied f.irwmd. Jnu kept a sharp winch for the freight. A I iurk bad said, it might lie on Die siding at Parker's Run, aud it might not. In tin Utter eveut his and bis lather's trouble would soon lie at au eml. lie rose from hi seat aud went to the door of the rail. We'll take It eay fur the first ten mile or so. then we'll In- - in tlie tiro, ami that will lie our tiiiie to hit lq-- r up. linger Oakley nodded bis ' persf-iratlo- a e. im-lau- t ley .' Tbe old convict did not catch more than the half of what he a id. but ho smiled and nodded hi head. Aa they swung around tlie cures a dead sycamore which tho fire had girdled at the base era died aernsa tho track. Tlie engine plunged Into Its top, rolled it over Mice aud tuaoed It aside. There was tbe smashing of glaas aud tlie rijiplug of leather as the sycamore's litulw raked tba rah, and Roger cry Oakley uttered a hoarse cry Dau did nut bear, but be turned, spitting dnt and cinders from hla lipi and saw the old ronvlrt atlll standing. Mliovrl in baud. In the narrow gangway that wefuirsted the euglne and tender. He hil net the whistle shrieking, and It cut high alsive the roar of tho flames, for off iu the distance uudrr a canopy of smoke lie saw the lights of Antierh sliiuing among the trees. Two iiiluule later and they wars miming smoothly through tlie yards, with the brakes on aud the hiss ef ee- - t strength. As they swuug past I'srkes's Run a little farther on Dan saw the freight, or, rather, wlist was left of II, ou the siding. It had been cutting out four fist rare loaded with Ilea, and lie understood the difficulty si glance. Un the main track a brick and stone culvert iauned tlie mu, Dut the siding much." BERLIN'S VIEW. I in t.iue seemed to hake. They bad been a moaircamnig net with ment tiff in tlie f'gvst it wa puavlbke to lor mile. Every Ires and bush nod forth diMiuct and separate. linger t nk Icy put down hi shovel for an tn fill a bucket with water from tiie lank on tbe tender. He plunged hi head and arms in tt am! pl.ilid ihe ret over his clothes. Don turned to him bf the last tinm. "It ln't fur now. h panted.- "Just around the next curve and we'll fee the town if It Mill there off in tbe valtiodie y camp at Ssalbarg. The King no this occasion wore a grey suit. It Is understood his appearance In civilian clothes was at the Emperor's request. At luncheon the party Included the crown prince of Greece and his sister. A program of assiduous sightseeing and drives has created the Imsurrounding pression among those their majesties that they wish to avoid prolonged political discussions. patades more prawns, spectacles more dazzling Hi bewildering, but never bzi then ton in this country one more appeal-izgl- y impressive than that which passed thmngh the streets of Minneapolis Curing the greater part of this morni- min 1, tilll-l- lie olid the Juu-liuii- . mid the track slum,- - yellow far uliead. where rile iie iimkeil iliiwu iinu it with it kiiigle eye. Ka.-i- i iiiiuute rts-i- r mml J "And now you waiit to go back. IHi you know wlint it means if you arw arrested? Have you ibought of ilmlF' Huger Oakley waved the query aside as though It concerned him not at all. "I want to lie with you," he said wistfully. "You may not get through ailvs, aud I want to In with you. You'll nrod ms. There's no one you can trust as you ran me, for 1 won't full you no matter what the danger is. And tliero's the girl, Itauuie. Have you thought of tier?" Dau set his lls. "My God, I rani think uf sny thing else." There wss a moment's silence. "Hero," said Iran, thrusting his hands Into bis pockets. "I am going to give you wkat money I have. It Isn't to Tears at the Sight For the for was finished Grand Army AmiiN D.l II d wick-edueas- On-look- ers Minneapolis, Aug. IS. its work 4 Its gbry won, the was In line today. There have many i " waa a aort of accident, and it was sort of creleanea, 1 hi mile," lie explained, with s touch of suHenucMit. "I hit him mil hard, mind you. 1 know I shouldn't have done iL hut he was in tlie wrong, and he wouldn't listen to roasmi. 1 don't know when I ever seen a man so set lit hia of the Crowds, as the Parade Passed Along, at Times Drowned the Roar and Crash of the Bands Many will time since father lumte no direct re- be Tm ,iii liuuk hi-le- ail res.-t- Mill giNNl.' Tli,- l;,l W'lu-rot- Cheering . p'. well em-ui- e TO FEEL THAT THEY Were Moved 1 lll " Iliilll I f.iillul I'o tin b; ! "It klli-W- - j vict'a n.i . I IO T If Iim 1,1 "w up fur m I'll lime t i tin it ,1011 i I'll leaving imi in wure j President, the alliance that comes from unwritten and unsealed Instruments, as that from the convention signed and ratified with all formalities, la of vital consequence. We make no alliances, but we make an alliance with all our sisters In sentiment and feeling in the pursuit of liberty and justice. In mutual helpfulness and in that spirit I beg to return to you, sir, and to your government and the peowonderful ple of this splendid and country my sincere thanks for the welcome you have given me and my country, in my person. urs u m i.ivw,l. kniiVr uroitp of h; iiixi.t It. f.r lie y - nrr! - a lln-r- ! s lie l..rt-'J.- " to Ln- cori-cpi. i'i.iii-i- l In j square." He swung open a gate aa he tqtoke. "Williams keeps a team. A couple of you fellows run around to the tiara and book up." Juat then tbe front door opened, and ou the Williams himself apis-sreA dog barked, other doors threshold. opened, lights gleaned in a score of windows, and tbe north end threw off its cloak of silence and darkness. "Keep quiet and let me do the talkover Ills shouling," said McCliutoi-der. Then to the figure in the doorway: "We have come to help you move, John. I take It yon will he wanting to u.i'V we seMi.il iln.t. Dannie. we i turned into From the square th. Main street and Iron. Mu u street iuto the bead the north road, and a clusof the prucesaion baited lio.i-.i- ter of small frame resting in a hollow to their right 'These must come donu first," said e warn no mdse, Met 'llutoek. "New. men. We'U pass out tlu-i- r stuff quietly as we can and take it twk to the ib .iiUb t ,t. ; bivihris Cupjrisbl. 1H. by R;vr 5 I I I Conclusion of CMAi'iKU XXII. ii n iv ! And h s son :ie mki-- . fill I. nic with wlneti he tis-- l always met ami l,. ioic.-hhlIt will end n your jiresi. hh.1 we don't want tli.-- " "If inert- llicii likely Ill lie ed sooner or later, ai.yliow." l.- - .n,. With a wiiMeMioii of woar'!u-K- . n if this tvt-r- a matter it tm a w.iie vt titue to com- - iler. "'I he l.ord ha-- i set 111 fax- - again- - me 1L- - li w -- It I tdiould return. Ive lieeu ii:l!m a id ' ee tt. but; tiondxtroiig and wouldn't look there " And lie nodded toward tbe red weMcru k. "It's a mini nnnis. whether 1 want got to ola-to or not " It won't be mife No telling what they will ill) Willi you " That sui't the iuestinii. Ihtniue. that ain't at all the iielion. It's j not what ihey'll do to uie And he softly patted the baud ilut rested ou LI arm. j lhin Miy that lit riot lie hung lonely to hi mighty frame. They were torn and stained. He tuid tlie apiieur auoe of a limn who liad endured hard- j hip. privatum and toil. Ill glmicc I was fngitur ami ausion. Where have you Imvii all Hum w Idle?" he ak Not here y ed. "No; 1 liate lieeu living in the wood, from tlie country, ami trying to the fires wouldn't let ite. I went they were there ahead of me, dririug me back. "Why did you kill him? Iow did It haqeii?" Dan added. Or la It all a mistake? Did you do it T' The amile faded from tlie old con A. 3 '1 - By VAUGHAN If., We arc neither of hud eiio.it! f ir i: e m it 1: to The Manager of .n:r$T n, WHEN ooooooooooooooo - . ye-he.- . "TbeyTl hang do you ever they lay hands on you they will show no mercy! It did not occur to him that his father would lie returning so exceptional Under circumstance that public sentiment might well undergo a radical change In his favor. Roger Oakley merely smiled as bo answered, with gentle composure: "I don't think we need to worry slmut thst. We are lu bis bsnds, Dannie." And be raised hla face to the bra vent. Imn groaned. ' he mid aloud. "Come, I'll throw tbe switch for your Anl the operator run down tlie track. Us was quite iomII1vc be should never era Oakley again, and be felt something akin to enthusiasm at the willing sac-- ! tbi rifice of his life which he conceived him to lie making. Fattier and sou stepped to the engine. The old convict mounted hravliy to bis post, and Dan sprung after him, his band gropl" f Urn throttle lever. There was the Idas of steam, and Jos cried from ibe darkness: And tbe en"All right, come ahead! begine, with Its tender and two ears, gs u Its hazardous Journey. As they slipped Jiast him the operator yelled his good by end Pan pushed 0M-the call window snd waved bis n band. Roger Oakley on the narrow Iron shelf between the engine snd the tend Into tbs er was already throwing furnace. HI fsce wore a satisfied exApparently lie waa utterly pression. unmoved by the excitement of Ihe moment, for he liput lo bis work aa If It were the most usual of tasks and tha ol occasion the most commonplace. He had taken off his oral snd vest and had tossed them tip on the tender out of h' I way. Dan. looking over the oiler's end. could see bis broad slmulders and the top of hla head. Ha leaned hark, with hla baud im the throttle. "Father ! be railed. The old convict rraighetied up Instantly. "Yes, Dannk-- crossed It on flimsy wooden lirldge. Jam turned, sparing dust and stadera from Mi Hpe. raping steam. As they slowed up beside tbe depot Dan sank down ou the seat In Ihe cab limp and oxbanatqd. Ho waa vaguely ranarlona that tlie platform waa crowded with people aud that they were yelling at him eidtedly and watlng their hate, but ha beard their cries only Indifferently wall. Hla rare were dead to everything except the noise of hla engine, which ' atlll echoed In hla tired brain. He staggered to bis feat and waa about to descend from Uw rah when be saw that hla father waa lying faro down on tbe iron shelf betwava tba engine and tender. Tie stooped and rained him gently In bin nrma. ' The old ronvlrt opened hla eyea and looked np into bis face, his Itpa parted aa If ba were about to speak, but no Bound cams from them. This bridge bad pratiahly been burning a tlie freight ImicImhI In for tbe flat rare, and when It attempted to pull out the weakened structure bad collapsed and the engine had gone through Into tbe cut. It rested on Its forward end, jammed between the sleep Ixuks, with It Mg drivers In file air. Of tlie rare there remained only the trucks and ironwork. Near Iqr a tool sited had formerly stood, but Hist wns gone too. The wheels end gearing of a hand car in the midst of a heap of ashes marked tlie spot. Dan turned to bis father. "Are you II right, naddy?" be asked. . "Yes, Dsunie." "Mind your fooling. It will be pretty sulky back there." They were still lu the Inirned district, where change In tlie wind that afternoon had driven the fire beck on Itself. It bad made a clean sweep of everything inflammable. Luckily the road had I men freshly ballasted, and the track was In fair condition to resist the flames. Bnt an oeraalunsl tie smoldered, and from tliesei tlie ruahlug train thrashed 1 lower of siwrks. Dsn kept his eye fastened nn the rails, wlikh allowed plainly In tbs Jerky glare of the headlight. It was well In lie careful while rare was possible.. By and by he would have to Ihrow aside all rant ion and trust to chance. Now , and tbe Inhe increased his sistent fluid of tbe wheels drowned every other round, even the faroff roar of the flames. At his luck at Intervals a ruddy glow shot upward into tha night when Roger Oakley threw open the furnace door lo fiMM In coal, Bats for tiila It waa atlll quite dark in the call, wliere Dan aal with hla hand on the throttle lever snd watched tlie yellow streak that i an along the ralla In advance of tlie fnglue, Huddenly Ilia wall of light ahead lirlglitened visibly, and Ha glare fllb-- tlie rah. They were nearing tbe fire. Into Jammed tlie little window at his cIIniw ojien and iut out bis bead. A hot blast roared past him, auil the beat of the fire was In bla fare. He drew tbe window- - shut. It waa light as day In the cab now. lie leaned uerosa tbe boHeria end and, with a hand to his lips, railed (t, hla father, "Are yrfu all right T Tbe old iiihii drew himself erect and crept nearer. "IVbat'a Hint you ray, liannley he asked. Ills fare wan black with roal dust and grime. Are you all right? ran you Iwar j the bentr this "I am doing very nlreljr, ain't a int-- on wbat It's going tie. . (Continued fen Talk Wllknt Teniae, There seeds lo lie mistaken abroad,", remarked a doctor tbe other day In speaking of tbe can a of a man who had hla tongue rut out In an effort to run a rase of cancer of that member, "thst when a mnn 5a nofotluuale anojigh to lose bis tongue thenceforth all power of speech la denied him. This Is not so. Whflo It hi (me that not many men survive this ojierstiou far any great length of time. It Is equally true that they ran speak so long as they live and with only a enmpsrallveiy slight Impediment In their ntlerancee. If you will bold a pencil rmeswiys between your teeth and eieak while It remain In that position you ran get ,just the effect II has on human speech when the tongna la entirely removed.". spi-ed- tea er llrarrlf It lie true, as cnujm-tnreby tho latest explorers, that Lake Chad is rapidly drying up. tbe process will probably lie regarded by the geologists as simply a continuation of one wblrh has been going on for ages In northern Africa. Tbe whole of the Rahnra was certainly once either an inn of tho net or a vast lake, and Lake Chad la protiably only the final remnant of that huge sheet of water. The Habere era must always have been very shallow, a fart which made Its evaporation nay, and Lake (had la reported to lie morass over tho little more than greater portion of Its are. If ; I -- Ulriss Thera Fill. bt Home year ago George F. Haley of Blddeford was trying bis lint criminal ease before the supreme Judicial court of Maine, with Chief Justice John A. peters on tlie bench. Mr. Haley was In tbe middle of fail plea when a man In the audience fell over hi a convulsion. The young lawyer stopped, disconcerted. Go on. sir; go no. said the chief justice. "You're giving them flta!" h "Yes. tt will lie much worse, though tills is bail enough." "Rut we run stand It. tie must think of these floor people at Antioch. "We'll stick to tlie engine as long as the engine sti'ka to the rails," an Id Dan grimly. Hadn't yon better come Into the cab with me? You'll be frightfully exfHieeil when we get into the thick of it." I'll give you Not yet, Dannie? steam, and yon drive her aa hard as yon ran. He turned away, shovel In hand. Then, fell In n wnid. and they were In the burning woods, nishiug tie Death trees that were blazing to their very summits. Tlie track seemed to shake and tremble in the fierce light and fiercer beat. Ruruitig leaves snd branelien were caught np to be wbiripd In fiery eddie lack down the rails as the train tore along, for Dnn was bit ting her np. Tongues of fire stnrek aero at the two nicn. Smoke aud tine white ashes filled their mouths ami nostril. .Their Tomorow.) Aa HmnI Thief. ( a Parle theater n Germs a On leiA-Ingentleman felt for Me watch. It waa gone. Having a strong aneplciaa, he laid violent band on a man fat the crowd, who quietly gave up the ticker. When he got home, be found hia own watch tying on the, table. Park Joee-nsg l. j 1 ha asrsvilsrt Irtra. "This," remarked Mr. Fappybead, "ta my photograph with ray two Fwurfa poodle. You recognise me, eh?" "1 think ml" siM MIss Sulfuric, 'Too are the one with tbe hat eo, ore you not?" Houston Chroalda. |
