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Show A WARRIOR BOLD. By ST. AuflUr aroiiQE RATnnORSE, LUO Hut Milhoiu." Wi" Jck i OaayriSbx l0l. Street H hio i', "Jfkjj TKi 9puUr-- t 14 ul Smltk. New Vox. CIlAPTKR XII. Waylaid By the Ogre This spirited way of doing thing truck Charlie as Just about right. It suited his own aggressive nature, always bent upon carrying the war tato the enemy's country and striking tjulck blow s. That's kind of you, Artemus, he said. Immediately, and I shall be only too pleased to meet the captain." Fate decreed that they should meet Capt. Brand as they sauntered toward the exit. Both gate him a cold bow It was no more nor less than he was accustomed to from thcte friends of Arllue, and yet he looked after them suspiciously. Ah! had he but dreamed of whither they were bound, and for what purpose, the ogre would have considered that the case called for something beyond suspicion Keep an eye on him, Artemus, aid Charlie. Well, rather. It would precipitate matters if he chanced to see us meet the original ghost, of we may so term Capt Brand." But apparently the ogre had awakened to the fact that he was assailed by a thirst which would not be denied, for the last they saw of him he was heading in a bee line for the barroom. Once clear of the hotel, the two friends turned along the avenue. Artemus knew where he was going; this was his old stamping ground, over which he had ranged for years, always searching for that which until now had eluded his grasp a sensation that would take the theatergoing public by storm, a&d make his refutation at a bound. So he led Charlie at length into a public bouae, where many men came and went, where silver and cut glass gleamed upon the buffet back of the bar, and tables Invited a social chat Before they reached a distant table, Charlie had located his man; it was easy enough after he tad points given to him. Nor was Artemus an iota out of the y way in his diagnosis rough-and-read- the mans character. Charlie saw be had been a bluff, genial sailor, and .these years of wild life on the Sahara, with the wandering tribes of nomads into whose bands he had fallen, had not eradicated these predominant traits. Warmly be shook the band of the f Wanderer. ' Eye looked into eye and read there ' the nature of the man back of it. - Acd .jCapt. Bran waa -- thanking heaven mentally that his child had been beloved by one whom he v sized In his soul to be natures nobleman. Long they sat there and conversed. The hours passed unheeded. Charlie was enthralled by what he beard. Ther was no braggadocio about this man, as in the case of the ogre, and yet he had evidently passed beside which through adventures even the Imaginary ones of the other paled Into Insignificance. He asked eager questions about his child, and it could be seen how anxious the father was to enfold her In his arms. Taken in all, they passed a most pleasant time of it, and were finally astonished when one of the waiters came with the Information that midnight had arrived it was time to close the house, and would the gentlemen have the kindness to vacate? Which, of course, they did. Arrangements were made for another meeting. Capt Brand also yearned to embrace his wayward boy, whom he felt aur he could easily lead Into the , right path. ' Charlie walked on air as he returned alone to the hotel, Artemus pleading private business elsewhere. Possibly his study of dramatic art Included also the stars of the stage, and he thought it his duty to see some divine Casino girl to her home. There were many reflections to keep Charlies poor mind in trouble, and ward off sleep. This appearance of the real Brand on the scene was a remarkable event so opportune that he could not but . look upon it as providential. Indeed, bad (he affair been left entirely in his hands, the chances were he would never have conceived so brilliant a climax as to raise Brand from (he grave he was supposed to occupy in Africa, and bring him upon the scene to confound the ogre. Little did this latter Individual dream of what was in store for him, or that he stood upon a volcano that . was ready to explode. It was a man very - well satisfied .with the way the world treated him, who sauntered into the Windsor late that night, and ran upon his bete poir at the very first turn. Charlie believed Brand bad been Waiting for him; bis manner seemed to declare it - ffhat could be want? There was something so exceeding audacious about the fellows gams that Charlie was forced to admire his nerve, even --though he felt angry with Mm t the ame time because be had deceived Arllne. Capt Brand as we may a till call the eld rogue, through courtesy. - though well aware that this wss not his right came Capt. Brand bad evidently., made up his mind that the time had come for a plain understanding with this young fellow who courted Arllne. He had fortified himself for the interview with various potations calculated. according to his way of thinking, to put courage Into a man. So he had kept watch, waiting for Stuart to appear. And doubtless bis particular thirst needed attention at frequent Intervals. Charlie saw at a glance the man was hardly himself, as usual, when the liquor was In the wit went out. He might have preferred avoiding the interview If given his choice, since no good could come of it save to let this man understand they were deadly foes; but Brand 'Intercepted him, and appeared to be decidedly in earnest. Cnarlie knew no reason why he should run away. He believed he could give the fellow as good as he sent, a Roland vfor au Oliver, and perhaps find a evince to pick up some Information It occurred to Charlie at that moment how much of truth there might be In the old saying to the effect that "whom the gods would destroy they first make mad." Capt. Brand exhibited a fair sample of it; he was not only mad. but slightly inebriated; not enough to Interfere with his utterance, but to muddle his wits a bit, and render him ' Incautious. Of a truth, whisky has ere this, played the deuce with the most wonderful plans that were ever conceived in the minds of men. Charlie could not refuse the horny palm offered to him. It had served its owner many a good turn, and also brought him Into much trouble. I want to see you, Stuart very important couldnt wait till morning. Come this way. If you please Know its late, but wont detain you long. Must get it off my mind." So Charlie, obliging always, went with him. Brand bad his eye on s couple of chairs In a corner where they would be isolated. What he had to say was of a private nature, and admitted of no eavesdropper, nor would it have been safe for any curious person to have loitered near while he was la this chaotic condition of mind. Prudence does not ally Itself with the Indulgence in strong drink. "Ah, said the other, dropping into a seat, with the air of a weary man, fairly well loaded, this is something like comfort, Stuart Ive learned. In my long and wearisome exile, the value of taking it easy while you may. Trouble files fast enough as It is. By the way, excuse me, but 1 quite neglected to ask you to Join me In having something." Thanks. I should have declined anyway." "Then no harm' done. Now, of course, you wonder what Ive buttonholed you for." Naturally so." Cant you guess? Too tired to make the effort to- night; besides,' Im not good at conundrums." Ha! ha! this is a conundrum sure enough I consider all girls puzzles." Then Is about hm your It daughter?" "Myself and my future support, b . said. The cat was out cf the bag. make term Capt Brand desired-twith the man whom destiny tad appointed to be Bis successor. Charlie felt the deepest disgust for so base a wretch, and determined to bait him as the toreador does ths maddened bull. Let me see. do I understand just what you mean? You now receive a certain allowance from your daughter, which-- she haa willingly given yon a a pledge of her affection. This yos fear may be stopped should aha map ry? Yes, yea, you have it down very o NEWS-SUMMAR- "And believing that I have at least a fair chance to secure her consent to be my wife, you are desirous of entering Into some specific arrangement with me whereby this allowance may be continued during your life- time" "That Is It, exactly; you could not have hit It better had you thoug'g the whole thing out Charlies manner gave hlnr great hopes that he had found a ready dupe, Now, be perfectly frank, captain are you fully satisfied with ths amount?" Well, theres a point I wanted to There are times put before you. when, truth to tell, I have thought the dear child, of course, unconsciously, was treating me shabbily. Twlcs the amount would put me on Easy street, and Im sure she wouldnt miss It at alL" The glow of avarice waa in bis face his eyes snapped eagerly, and Charlie could see his fingers working though In Imagination they already clutched the golden prize, w Ah! would twice the amount satisfy yon, then, captain?" Ch arils queried, softly.. "I am sure of It And on my pai I would agree to use all the Influence I possess in, order to make her yours forever. Think of it, my hearty that sweet girl Is worth any sacrifice. Them are men, doubtless, who would quadruple the annuity If they could secure so rich a prize; but, alrfTny conscientious scruples stand in the way. Above all things, I must see her happy." Charlie was secretly amused It was as good as a play to him. A laudable ambition for a fond parent, I am sure. And the curiosity 1 entertained regarding the limit of your desires has been most amply satisfied." Do I understand "Curiosity! you aright, sir? Do you mean to er imply-thyou bad no other motive In making such rigid and searching Inquiries Into the sacred feelings of a parents heart? Curiosity, the devil! be snorted. It is a cool word, but It cover the case, so let it pass." Perhaps er my terms have been a little bit too high, and It might b a , comp- possible for us to miss." t .Oh, no not a bit too high! - Indeed, five times as much would not be considered excessive if you could deliver the goods." "You doubt my ability?" eagerly. "I know It for an actual certainty," as he looked squarely into the captains bold eyes, that now fell before his gaze. I can prove my power over the girt. I will influence her to turn coldly from you; when next we talk terms, my price will be double what I ask now. There are others, Mr. Charlie Stuart, who aspire to secure what you have spurned." ' "What of the fine sense of honor that compels you to consider your daughters happiness?" tauntingly. "Bah! mere words, and you know It! What of that wonderful sense of Intuition which warned you I was the mate appointed by Destiny to watch over your daughters future and yours?" (To be continued.) at son-in-la- clear-sighte- her hatches are es locomotive or freight car can be lowered into her bold Intact The bunker capacity Is 6,000 tons, and the driving power will come from two vertical Inverted direct acting, triple expansion surface condensing In an wss launched APfil 16, at the plant of its builders, ths United States Shinbuilding The0, at New London, Conn oct toat, which has been christened the Minnesota, la exceeded In size by but to other vessels In tile world, the Celtic nnd Cedric of the White Star lins, thich were built abroad. 'ft Minnesota Is to be one of the great of Intermediate freight and 1th which the pask'tger ships, Great Northern Steamship company ainu gain control of Pacific ocean traffic, it is 630 feet long, 73 feet 6 s Inches wide, 88 feet hleh to the bridge, and 177 feet high to he log 0f the masts. She will be schooner and IlggMta a hi all will have nine decks, five of which wni be continuous. Her total cargo capacity will bs largest vessel ever built 30,000 tons, and Awwlean shipyard cotn-PkB- large that j, cap-taln- four-maste- d CORRUPT NEW YQRK e s marine engines having an indicated horse power of 10.000, which means a speed of about fourteen knots per hour Fire In the hold can be extinguished by steam, valves for controlling which are always accessible on the upper deck. Officials of the building company believe the launching of the Minnesota means 'much for American shipbuilders who have heretofore never built any but war vessels of the largest type. Foreign orders for merchant ships are now expected. gt JURORS. BRIGHAM YOUNGS LONGCAREER -- " District Attorney 4 Is Sever In His Indictment Ei'geo Jcr Phllbln of New York, has a poor opinion of jurors, grand Late Mormon Leader Active In Build-Ing up the Church. Brigham Young, son of President of toe Mormon Young, founder church, who died In 8alt Lake recently, had been 111 for a long time and spent last year In Idaho ia search of health. Mr. Young was born In Kirt-lanOhio, in 1836., He was president of the Council of Twelve, A pestles, and by virtue of that position waa in direct line to become the head of the church, to which place be would undoubtedly have succeeded had he lived, because of his family connections and the influence of the name In Utah. Throughout his life -- andpwty, In that city. In an Columbia university on The District Attorney's Office" he referred as follosa to the corruptibility of Jurors: "There are men on grand juries jq New York wbosaflrst object is to protect the pollilcal party to which they "belong. One Jury recently refused to Issue a presentment because the person affected was a good political" worker in the district of one of the jurors. The grand jury not infrequently stands between the criminal and the just penalty of his crime. The district attorney is confronted with the necessity of attacking police exists, corruption which so clearly but he finds It almost impossible to secure a conviction for bribery owing to the character of the witnesses, have sees cases where the moral evidence was complete that certain jurors were corrupted, and one haa confessed to me. d, -- Conan Doyle's Religious Ideas, I Sir Arthur Conan Doyle cherishes Aany Interests and one of them la Last week to knight wark a-- . bazaar In aid of a fund tuvard a chapel to the memory of the Hugh Price Hughes and be took advantage of the occasion to remark tint he did not agree with the ays-to- t of keeping religion In water-tigh- t compartments, each having no coioectlon with the- - other. All, he sail, were working for the amel'.ora- tics of mankind and he had profound respect for all and would gladly help than. Sir Arthur, by ths way, was brought up a Roman Catholic. Free Railway Libraries. Danish railway company has just Introduced a system of free libraries by rail for the benefit of its third-cis- t passengers. The system Is already in full operation on the Hues of aeveral companies In Sweden, where a good election of works on history, travel, poetry and fiction is placed at the disposal of the third-els- e passengers. The advantage Is much appreciated, and, notwithstanding the poverty of a large number of those using the books, loss from dam-aor theft Is trifling. -- A gt His "Subjects The czar ex- the other day which proved to Urn that there Is such a thing as national spirit among the common peofle of Russia. A he drove through the streets of St Petersburg the crosds cheered him to the echo and It it said that the autocrat perience sad-face- d beamed with pleasure over the evidence of popular approval of him. The cordial outburst waa due to the recent ukase announcing fortbeomig reforms. positively iTOWER to had been promiBrigham Young nently Identified with the work of the Mormon church both at home and abroad. He was a member of the Utah legislature for several terms and bad occupied many positions of honor and trust- - He went to Utah in 1849, making the perilous journey across the .trackless plains while yet a mere boy. Like all the pioneers of this valley, his early life, when not fighting hostile Indians, was spent In performing hard manual labor. Brigham Young mads several trips abroad In the interest of his church, and in 1864 was president of the European Mission. In 1879 he was imprisoned tor refusing to turn certain church property over to the government agent but wss released after three weeks confinement Had Distinguished Wedding Guests. It is doubtful if any negro in the state of Missouri ever had a list of more distinguished wedding guests than did Judge" Addison Greene, the venerable Janitor of the court of appeals, who was married to Ellen Jordan of Jefferson City by Judge Gulnotte the other afternoon. Those present included the entire bench of the court of appeals, clerk of the court his deputy, the marshal, the criminal judge, ten county officers, five prominent lawyers and a score of deputies. Work is soon to' begin on the erec- having already been set aside by on Mayor Gllnes for the carrying out of memorial observatory such a purpose. Prospect Hill Is noted for ths P prominent part It took in the Revolutionary war, and It was from the top of this hill that the first American .1 flag was thrown to the breeze. The observatory Is to take the form of a tower, and will closely resemble an old English castle. The tower will be forty-fivfeet high. The top will be fist and protected to a height or four feet by a parapet, with Iron gratings la the embrasures, and will afford a view toat cannot be equaled In Boston. On a clear, day the. vision can travel to the Blue Hills, Boston Light and to the Whit Mountains. . The walls of toe tower will be of rough granite and will be thirty feet In diameter. Two rooms will be set tom fmx.saf7TP-aa&jtkArxtoat sfzmpuz ar AKoimrrr apart for the .exhibiting of historic fivs&oj&s. relics and - souvenirs. The structure from the second floor will be hexathe top of the historic Prospect HOI, gonal in shape, resting on six colSomert;!ie Maas., a sum of money umns. tion of t I PgeJj e xr -- d1-- 1 1 mark historic spot 5' n Congressmen Villuendaa and of Havana, Cuba, last wwk 'f mendia was wounded s.iabny in the left wrist Four Cubaa congressmen acted as seconds. Miss Bossle Greenwood of Droklyn who, at Mrs. McKinleys request was to have sang to the president oa the day he was shot has refused an offer of (1,000 to appear on the stage twice a day for fifteen minutes. Pittsburg, Pa., is to have a great university tost will rival toe big colleges and universities of the country. For Its endowment It is said, the millions of Andrew Carnegie and twenty other Plttsburgera are pledged. The coroners jury that Investigated the lynching o the negro at Joplin, Mo., found a verdict holding three men. The men are to Jail, while seven or eight other men reported to have v been in the mob, have left the city. The seven British sailors who deserted from the ship Amphion and entered on a course of piracy, which waa quickly ended, are now said to be la the wilds of southern Yucatan, where they have been captured by Indians. Miss Stella Nichols of Palmer, 111., has sued E. F. Caldwell, a school teacher, for (2,500 damages, alleging that because of a hug tie gave her t shoulder was ' against her will thrown out of place, permanently injuring her. t A ccurtinartlal has been ordered to try Ensign Hussner of the German navy, who on Good Friday killed an f artilleryman named Hartman with hit sword at Essen for not saluting' him properly, according to Hussners version of the affair. President Palma of Cuba haa summoned a conference of administration senators, at which he will explain the United States new proposition for a new permanent treaty, and will ask the leaders their opinions before pro ceedlng therewith. Tne Albanian aoldler who ahot the Russian consul at Mltrovltza, Inflicting a wound from which the latter died, has been sentenced, to death, ths Russian embassy here having demanded a revision of the previous sentence of fifteen years Imprisonment. , Unable to determine the real cause for the recent explosion on the Iowa, the board of Investigation has recommended . a critical ' mechanical and chemical testunder the direction of an expert board to establish the condition of the metal of the burst cannon. Frank J. Feeley and his wffe quarreled on the street to New York, and less than an hour later both their bodies were taken out of the North river. The police believe the woman committed suicide, and toat the husband was drowned to trying to rescue iM opted f beer the Czar.. of Russia had a new States-Colombla- Gar-mend- w -- .. The recent cold snap In Germany ' will be responsible for a shortage of fruit tola year. ... The towns of Carapano and Gumsna. Venezuela, have been reoccupled by government forces. In a fit of jealous anger, Anton Lino-llan Italian, of Rome, N. Y- -, shot ' end killed hi young wife. Tom Logan, a lineman at Redlands. Cal., was electrocuted while at work. 33,000 volts passing through bla body. Ths boiler of the Charles Bevans sawmill at Ruby, O., exploded, killing five people and injuring several others. The Illinois senate has passed th house hill making an appropriation of (5,000 for the relief of Mrs. J. P. Alt geld. The International Kindergarten union, In session In Pittsburg, elected-MisAnnie I.awa of Chicago president. Robert a carpenter of Johnstown, Pa., In a fit of jealousy, shot and killed Emma Foust and then took his own life. Mrs. Robert Fitzsimmons, wife of the former heavyweight pugilist, died at her home in Brooklyn Friday of last week of typhoid. Four hundred brick masons and teamsters in Cleveland, O., struck for higher wages, and as a result ths brick yards ars idle. The miners union at Idaho Springs. Colo., has notified all toe mins managers of the district toat an eight-hourday will be In force after May L A private dispatch from Bogota, Colombia, says that ths ratification of the United Panama canal treaty Is extremely doubtfuL Advices from" Fez' say the greatest excitement prevails there on account of the rumorgd approach of a large force of rebels headed by ths pretender. All bills amending ths law for nomination of candidates for offices at primary elections In Minnesota were killed by the state senate, leaving the law unchanged. Juan Angel Arias, who waa appointed president of Honduras by the retlr-tog president. Sierra, has surrendered to the forces of General Bonilla, the of Honduras. president-elec- t Ervin Kerr, son of a Methodist minister of Minneapolis, Kan., who waa found guilty of manslaughter for having Jellied A. B, Popham, has been sentenced to two years to the peniten. tiary, n, pat About sweet Arllne, sure enough. a fond parent I am, of course, solicitous concerning her future, and especially since she will In due time wiBh to give up the obedience she has so willingly shown toward my authority, and assume the sacred relation of wife toward some bright young man. That solicitude, my dear Stuart, brings me to a critical moment In my career brings me In contact with you. Charlie pretended to be dense; he even assumed surprise and perplexity. "How can your future concern me, Capt Brand?" he asked. MACHINE MADE TORCHON LACE. Ah, you are disposed to be humorlad. Or ous, .my perhaps you wljh Austrian Invention Hand-Mad- e Imitates to conceal your confusion under a Product brave exterior. Very good; every Some fair Imitations of hand-mad- e man to his taste, and. I am ready to by meet you fairly. Now let us reach an lace are already manufactured machinery, A recent Invention by an understanding." 1 am quite agreeable, cheerfully. Austrian named Matitach renders it The returned exile rubbed his possible to reproduce one more varihands together, and new hope forced ety, known as torchon lace. The real article is moderately coarse but a smile upon his face. I will say this, Stuart, that of all pretty lace and is used os garments the beaux who have come courting which it .is desirable to put through . my sweet glrlee 1 dont know of any- a laundry, Herr Matitsch, after being associone I would rather have for a than yourself," remarked the ated with ths lace industry In Vienna and Inventing a machine which did astute captain, soberly. not give satisfactory results, went to Ah, thanks, awfully. "Of course, Im concerned about Nottingham, England, where he perher welfare, her future happiness. fected the model In 1899. It was then Whet fond papa-woul- d not be inter- necessary to make the jacquards for 1 have been ested? studying you, each pattern that It waa desirable to young man, rhen you little dreamed produce. This part of the work waa your fate was being decided, held la performed upon the inventors return to Vienna. Hitherto it has been necthe hollow of my band, so to speak. What conclusions did you reach?" essary to have a separate machine for asked Charlie, calmly lighting a fresh each design. With the Matitisch maweed from the old cigar. chine It Is only necessary to substiI made up my mind that you were tute one jacquard fox, another, as in a very clever, reasonweaving doth. able fellow; that my child could be The Inventor does not intend to safe In your hands, and would never organize a company to make lace, regret baring transferred her lib- aays the New York "frib'ilne, or even erty." the production of more machines. He That was very good of you," smil- has already put nearly (100,000 into ing. his experiments and is now looking And I finally concluded that the for a company to buy his rights. The time had arrived, subject to a condition- Nottingham lace manufacturers pro,-when I might give over my fess not to be disturbed by toe proscharge- forever when Arllne would pect of competition and says that no longer be subject to my parental the Matitsch machine will Injure authority, for you know she has been French manufacturers chiefly. In a very dutiful daughter. Vienna the papers think that a ew "You mention a condition, sir?" era in lac making Is ahead. r "Yes, only one. In seasonable weather toe season"May I ask what It concerns?" Capt. Brand smiled broadly. ing often comes high. As jIAGNIFICENT VESSEL BUILT IN AMERICAN SHIPYARDS hr -- her. |