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Show A WARRIOR BOID eelv'od gen,...-- CLa.,its play v By ST. QEOIiOE RAT HBORNE, Atkrf 'uttu y, Jackt Wtt,nDr v.i Ceyyrlskt. 101. Street nd Mint ( Suiirr , apru ,;t , Nw York. ttlAI'TEK Ul. Take Care. Captain Brand' Artemug looked imo Iih companion's face aa the other made this fctrange and unexpected avu.ouiueuieui Himself something of a practical Joker, It was natural that the dramatic student of human nature alioulj Lie suspicious lebt he fall a victim to borne deep-lai- d plot to bung down up m his, head the laugh that cuts so keenly But Charlie looked as grate as a deacon. Had he been atti nding the obsequies of the man who was hung he could not have appealed more solemn. Matters of this character aiwats possessed for h ui a peculiarly strong in- terest, and he was eager to gua the particulars. Well, It Isn t given to mo-,- t of us to see a man hung and then meet him afterward alive and v.el! fell me about it Charlie my boy There isn t a great deal to narrate At the time an insunct lion In Chili was causing the moet Intense excite ment, and some very bloody battles were fought about Santiago I chanced to be, as I said, in al- paralso. One day I found myself in a crowd of excited citizens and soldiers in the midst of whom stood a prisoner a spy, caught upon whom they were about to execute summary judgment That was Captain Nathaniel. The word was given, and I heard a roar from five hundred throats as the wretch was jerked off his feet, One moment I saw him as he dangled in space, hands and feet stria mg out wildly a spectacle 1 shall never forget to my dying day. There came a sudden shot, ahd Kedge fell to the ground In a heap-so- me d one had cut the rope with a bullet. Immediately the deuce of a row broke out, but ble&B you, the affair died away as speedily as it began, and then, gradually, it dawned upon the minds of the crowd that a great hoax had been successfully carried out. For when they looked for Kedge, In order to complete their artistic little job, behold! the man who had already been partially hung had disappeared, nor were they able to discover him, though Valparaiso was thoroughly searched. That Is my little story, and I am almost ready to swear that our Capt. Brand in yonder la the identical ?mtr Kedgg, grown a little gray la the service of beating the world, but just the same old sixpence. Artemus nodded, and they separated for a time. But their meeting had not been unobserved. The ubiquitous baron had his eye on them, and possibly figured out some wonderful game as connected with his mysterious conversation. Charlie went back to Arllne and Capt Brand, and the three chatted tor a while. Then Arllne graciously consented to play several favorite pieces, while Charlie Idly glanced through a book made up of fugitive songs and music. It was while doing this he suddenly came upon an opportunity to make another test of the mans Identity. So n Charlie handed the book of to music the fair girl. j Play that for me an old favorite always revives pleasant recollections. Charlie was so situated that a side glance Into a massive pier glass gave him an excellent view of the man who had arisen from the dead. What Stuart had so accidentally, yet fortunately, come across was the Chl- Ban National Hymn. He watched the effect upon Capt, Brand. When the first rather weird notes ot mublc throbbed this Spanisb-Amerlca- n upon thealr, Brand sat bolt upright upon the divap. Involuarfffiy he seemed to gasp for well-aime- V. well-wor- artly-protruded s. .i y i lent a 1 i . a ert is onal shi No e ' A . ' l!n-- aj m t iat she seeuRii Han bis n, . y Y ii u an could must be and rab'e ,inins;s! So he trusted bliculy If the-- e was- - a pit, he would fall Into It, beadluu? for one had already banded ban Or was the Russian hear still on guard Could the hotel be surrounded by bis emissaries ready to entrap the wonderful adventuress Having decided to smoke k weed ahd take a look around ere retiring to hia bunk Charlie lighted up and sauntered toward the open door hading to the street When h stepped out of the hotel door he was astonished to discover little knots of men dressed in the well known uniform of the Antwerp gendaimes, standing near the Hotel de iuIm la Palx Then It burst upon htn that he bad not plated though sign fiiance upon what the baron had t infided to him This did not mean the me e arrest of a ilever adventuress, charged with no specific irine save that of enslaving men of rank and compelling them, through her witcherv to contribute from their wealth towaid her regal for something It stood support grander, something that might yet shake a greater part of Europe with a mighty convulsion, blnce the conspiracy in wl.uta the Countess Isolde was connected concerned more than one Impel ial throne Charlie forgot that he had been sleepy. His eyes were never brighter than AnJ tee cau t was one in which I onsi ii rable knockllg etuld siard about with eoii'i laceney. He waultd tin fculcl door. Tu baron would be sorry on account f bis bunder. , Naturally, he would want to make amends, and Charlie had ariady concluded to enlist bis valuab e services In the work of unmasking Capum Brand If anybody co.iid accomplish thla matter, surely it was Peterhoff, whose long experience and facilities for securing information would stand him In good stead Ah there were signs of life. A number of sombie dosed vehicles came dashing down the- gassen. They drew up before the hotel. A few loungers gathered In the doorway out of idle curiosity. Heads appeared at the windows across the way, as though some spirit of intuition, passing through space, gave warning that strange events were occurring. Charlie s captors began to move along toward the hotel door, and Of couisehe was forced to accompany them He was still twenty paces away when the baron came out.bearlng upon his arm a lady with a sylphlike form, hut who was heavily veiled Charlie's traitor heart leaped at sight of her The graceful carriage was so like that of Arllne, ao queenly and perfect. et he knew beyond peradventure that this was the countess who had finally fallen iuto the toils of the - ht it re-sa- rd n s . The granny Muff. A great futrkr having declared that this ebosld be lesson of large muffs, the graBV V Ovlf Immediately became the fashbn. lome fortunate woman promptly vlsftai tj,Pir atucs and unearthed H1 Huffs carried by their grannies aif fears ago Dane Fashion, who will Uwajg pause in her rapid flight long enough to pick up a forgotten 8t.vH saw that the granny muff waz worth culm atlng and the rewoman has one gen sult la that unlne or Otherwise. Some of the hand omest muffs are of sable, 30 inches a yard wide. Others round and ej Charlie was Inclined to rush M1 I'W ' N WOM ANS ,.,I:N,TKE..EST meter to the tiny button of gold, silver, steel or Jewel, which Is no larger than a dot. Half a dozen large buttons may be placed on the front of a coat, and In dressy garments many down on the bust, or a wreath of morn- other places are found for these beauing glories running down one side of tiful articles, which nowadays are the corsage ahd ending in a spray on works of art. the skirt, gives an artistic effect that Ijirge buttons In enamel designs, la is as charming as It is picturesque. openwork or In art nouveau effects, will be used on coats while the vesta will show rows or clusters of small Buttons in Profusion. A form of trimming which will be buttons. used In profusion this season Is fancy buttons These are employed In all sizes, from an Inch and a half In dla der; a bow ot black velvet ribbon at the top (on the right or left) of the decolletage, a bunch of violets at the belt, or a long ostrich plume nestling along one shoulder and falling EVENING GOWNS FROM PARIS. Sleeves in general are tending to smaller proportions st the wrlat and increase the size of the top. Turnover collarettea of pleated chiffon having long front pieces of fan shaped pleated chiffon are among the pretty novelties. Stylish dimity shirtwaists, freak from the hands of the maker, designed for spring and summer wear, are to be had for prlcea ranging from 1 and seize upon his friend, the baron; but those two guards held bis arms in a grip of steel. to 2. The popularity of .the bright red dancing slipper as an appropriate footgear to wear with a white chiffon dress is more and more apparent among the debutantes of the season. The unique ribbon rose, made entirely of satin ribbon colled deftly to represent the flower, is being used to place of a buckle on many of the light suede shoes for evening wear. of the Champagne etamlne delicate colors In a delicate fabric that promise! to be very popular for tea and dinner gowns for the season. Reseda green, generally popular for early spring gowns and hats, is as usual among the leading color tones for everything from a pair of gloves to a copious evening wrap. Attract post-Londo- ' The first (own is of bluish-gramouaellne de sole, or crepe de chine made up wr, illk ot the same shade and trimmWf4 ith an applique embroidery of bunches of grapes and their gre leaves. The grapes are of stuffed, or raised, embroidery in silk, the shade of delaware grapes. The skirt is tnished at the bottom with two narrow ruffles. A similar ruffle borders the low neck and is headed bf a festooned band of velvet matching the grapes which, falling over the ruffle, also border the low neck. The sleeve is finished st the elbow with frill of the material headed by a band of the velvet knotted on the outside The girdle is also of the velvet, prettily knotted In front The other gown is of white chiffon or mouse Use de sole, made up over white silk. I of The skill las a little hip-yok- e are melonshaped and again another style is heart shaped. There sre some lovely comllnatlona of velvet and fur. Nothing Is prettier than a muff of the same material as the gown worn, say a sapphire Hue velvet is trimmed with sable and has ths hat and muff to match, Mstalllo Calcium, Metallic calcium now costs about 12,000 a pound, but a new process of reducing It from chloride of lime has been discovered by a Belgian chemist which will bring the cost down to fl a pound. As the metal la white lace, or embroidery, tncrusted prehaps as butter and rapidly oxidizes insoft with pink silk, or panne. Below the to lime if left In the open air, it la ot yoke the skirt Is shirred and puffed no use for. construction purposes, but for a short distftjnce, thert hangs free It is a valuable agent la certain chemito the bottom, which Is finished with cal processes. ruffles of the material embroidered with knots of small pink flowers and Black Velvet-Tie- d Bouquets. thin green leaves and headed and borThe smart girl ties her bouquet with dered with ruches of pale green mous- black ribbon velvet streamers. The seline de sole. black brings out the soft tint ot tbo 'The blouse Is almost covered with blossoms to perfection. A bunch of these embroidered rucheedged ruf- sweet peas and asparagus fere or a fles, the upper one headed by a garland cluster of daisies and maidenhair of pink roses and green leaves, wbteh would be especially lovely when tied in also forms the border of the low neck. black. On the left side is a chou of the pale Cluny Lace. green mousseline de sole, from which An expensive lace with which many escape long ends finished with plak of the new and stylish gowns are trimroses. med is a heavy Cluny, in old convenTwo deep embroidered frills edged tional wheel designs and wide lnaer- with the green ruffle form the sleeves. ttons. - Sometimes the material be-The girdle Is of darker green panne. neath is cut away,. while many prefer4 . Wiener Mode Album. It left uncuL BEAUTIFUL OPERA GOWN, cot for thin be buttered. If the knife is heated new bread can be tut as easily as old, but the knife will eventually be ruined --2., Before brew is It with the sand-wlch- -- should bread heating. All fatty tissues covering the shoulder or le ot mutton should be removed before roasting to prevent the strong odor and flavor. If the spurs of a fowl are more than a quarter of an Inch long, or if they have been chopped off, It Is more likely than not a sign that the bird is old. ? A fruit cake which has no fruit in the batter bat instead has alternate layers of mixed raisins, currants, nuts and citron chopped fine and hed together with a meringue of white of egg and powdered sugar, is a favorite in the Booth, and It is declared by all delicious. Cotton may be distinguished from linen wbes one is making purchases by moistening the tip of the finger And pressing it ot the fabric: If it wets through at onre it is linen, while if any cottos enters Into Its manufac- ture it will taks several seconds to wet through the threads. In linen the threads ais more uneven than in cotton. Finishing Touches. It Is the llUle tenches in waists end tht give them - their distinguish tons after the fashionable lines have been cut by the modiste. A black This opera gown fa of stiver gray cluster of green velvet leaves top each satin bow tied at the back of the waist, A filet ot silver leaves is with a cameo or Jeweled buckle; chiffon spangled in steel, with a plas- shoulder a dainty vest beneath a bolero of lace; tron of steel on the bodice. Tbs fly- the single but effective ornament of a strap of black velvet over the shoul- - away" sleeves are of gray tulle and the coiffure. gowns. -- i z- - , f well-know- me from his mouth, as though he were being choked, while his hand crept up to his throat and clutched his loose collar, as if to tear it away. Charlie exulted in the sight It confirmed his suspicions. There was no longer the faintest doubt remaining In his mind. This was the man! Finally they said good-nigCharlie managed to whisper a few sentences in Arlines ear while the captain waited at the door, so that he was assured of seeing her again on the morrow. Capt Brand led her away. One smiling glance she sent back over her plump shoulder gods! what a thrill gave the bachelor who received it' Here was a miracle. He felt daxed felt as though he walked in a dream. He who had scoffed st such a ridiculous thing as love at first sight who had always declared the holy passion' s flower of slow growths foundedupon mutual friendship and esteem, now discovered his theory in niter ruin, and not only that hut himself engulfed in the. chaotic debris. Finally he aroused himself to a realization of the fact that there were a few more people In the world besides - Arlfne t Brand. How about the baron? Had he learned of his mistake by this time with to the Identity of the Countess - Isolde? The Idem of taking Arllne for the fascinating countess was absurd. Howcould so shrewd a man bsvs been de- i;I fow ler. the attention of Peterhoff It seemed that the eountess had fin- he could not, since the other bad eyes ally made a stupendous blunder, and only for the woman at his side, knowPeterhoff s hour of triumph was at ing his men were capable of executing the orders previously given. band. So be assisted her into a vehicle and It would mark an epoch In the lives of many prominent men In Europe swept one list glance around. Charlie cried out. when' Isolde Brabant vanished behind Caher sounds there were "In the the walls of a military fui tress At any rate, the Some who had been in the tolls street Just then would breathe easy for the first time baton never vouchsafed a single look in many moons, and drink a bumper In his quarter, but waved an arm, to her long residence In her new and jumpi d into the vehicle and was gone. By this time the gendarmes were exclusive palace. So Charlie watched and waited, deep issuing from the hotel, each with a in reflection. companion, most of the prisoners being gentlemen. When bis cigar was about half conAs fast as the vehicles were filled sumed, he thought he would saunter down the street a short distance, to with guards and captives they dashed away. see what effect, if any, his appearance Charlle'a turn came. He attempted a might have upon the officers on guard. The result was really more than he protest, but was roughly shoved along and thrust into one of the closed vehad anticipated. lumbered presently He had not gone more than a dozen hicles, which down the street paces before, without the least warnAnd so the Innocent suffered with ing, he felt a rough hand laid roughly the guilty. . upon his arm. (To be continued.) As he turned to see what was wanta bis second other hand gripped ed, A MIDNIGHT CALL UPON METHUEN arm. A bended face looked Into his own, he Soldier's loose of Hiasa Hoi Destroyed 'Messieurs, I us sfrald you by Hard Work. began. The recent capture and release of Silence! Lord Methuen by the Boera has given Have made's little mistake. rise to a number of atoriea relating "Silence on your life! wss hissed. to this unlucky commanders career in He saw frowning platola. It was evident that the officers the army, says the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Long before the Boer war meant business. Charlie began to grow a little indig- began Lord Methuen was campaigning in South Africa at the bead of the nant. See here! send for the baron! he famous band of rough riders known as Methuens Horae. A member of the insisted. regiment, O. L. Chesterton, has sines "He Is engaged." But he Is my friend he will be made a reputation as a worker In the field of London journalism, and he it angry, with you for making so ridicuis who tells this anecdote of camlous a blunder. So. But we carry out hla orders. paigning on the borders of Bechuana-land- : Now, not a word more, mynherr. When we were encamped on the Confound "Do you hear? Not one word, on big hill overlooking the Setlagoli River, not very far from Mafeklng, Lord your life! Methuen used to occupy a common Charlie shrugged bis shoulders. Ah! a whistle! evidently a signal. bell tent, near to which slept a couple ot his orderlies and myself, his field The game was about to be called. Even as be stood there, held fast by trumpeter. One dark night the Hon. hla captors, he saw a man enter the Dick Cotton came stumbling into camp and, endeavoring to discover the door of the hostelry. whereabouts of the commander, apIt was Peterhoff. Another and another followed, until proached us, shouting in a high voice: Paul, I say, Paul, where are you? Charlie bad counted a round dozen. At the same time there was a Presently from the Inside of ths tent stretching of lines in the street Sig- came a more sonorous sound : Is that nals passed from mouth to moutn, you, Dick? What do you want?' The n Do you jaded wayfarer remarked: and Charlie understood that the Hotel de la Pali was in the know, Paul, that I asked one of your center of a strong cordon of officers, men where I could find you, and he ! Without a through which escape was Impossible. told me to go to for the countess! It was her moment's hesitation Lord Methuen Alas!, -Come lnaidg, Dick;-coin- hotrrofdonmt Ile listened, swayed by contending side.' emotions. Somehow Arllne was in his mind. Ths lattmlal Woms Perhaps there might be a fight. Men would bare a great deal more Some of those who would be found chance of success in their If in the society of Isolde Brabant were they understood better how wooinglike girls andesperate men. connected with to be wooed. As it Is, have no archists and nihilists, sworn to re- idea on the subject that they is at all useduce eociety in Europe to one dead ful, and many a lovers suit is unsuclevel. cessful just because he Is Ignorant of They might take their lives in their a girls tastes in that direction. hands and endeavor to give battle. Now, if girlB had the matter in their Still, the awful influence of Peter-hoff- 's own hands they would manage very dreaded name was sufficient, To differently. begin with, they would freeze under ordinary conditions, to never play the bashful lover. There Is the fighting blood in the veins of most men, however brave they might nothing less calculated to make a girl say yes to the Important question be. a To his surprise, he heard no shot, than the wooing of lover who is shy. man a She who cant have despises scream. or a not even a shout The barons sudden appearance in courage enough to' ask her boldly, and their midst mnst have paralyzed the when he stammers and hesitates over it, Instead of walking up boldly to the conspirators. Presently they would be trooping lions mouth, be reduces bia chances to forth under escort, to be hurried away a minimum, says the Philadelphia Inquirer. to gloomy prison cells. Above allThlngs, woman delights in And as for himself, feeling the superior strength of man. Charlie smoked calmly on. This was another experience, that When he comes and asks her to be his wife with a fine, bold front and manly was alL He seemed bound to suffer In the bearing, the battle is half won. She respects and tdmlrtf him for cause of ArMne Brand. Because she chanced to resemble the notorious pressing his suit with decision, and Countess Isolde in possessing an en- when she begins to admire a man love trancing figure. land also golden hair does not lag far behind. The tremlover timorous summer never skies bling. and eyes that rivaled the commands of Italy, forsooth, the baron must fall her respect Into error and bring about this - The fool who bttriee his heafftn the Well, perhaps til tbbs would work dust has usually the Impudence to detogether for good, if he but put his clare that there can be nothing shoulder to the wheel now. f, |