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EUGENE CITY GUARD. 1. 1 CAMPBELL. PreprleUr, EUGENE CITY. OREGON. MUSICAL SUGGESTIONS. ' Haw Uouohald Irad(r Might Mad Hoarr of fc.uluBint. Itlsperhsps owing to tbe fact that wt all loTO music, that muklo U Intro duced into varlou objeot unto wlilcb II Lean not the slightest relation, and with which It It not even remotely as sociated. In no other way cn wo ac count for the pecuniar, If not artistic, auoooss of the album which, when opened, discourses aoine popular oper atic air. If diumIo be enjoyable, ren dered by an album, we ean not ace why tbe achemB ahould not be carried further. We might bare ordinary bouaebold object fire forth tunea at various porlods, to sorve a signals and warnings, a well aa for the aplrltual pleasure thoy would be sure to Impart When the Hibernian cook Is bending oyer a coffee-mill which she can not bold steady between her knees, Itseem reasonable to fanny that abe would be unconscious of the pains shooting through her knuckles, If tbe mill were filling bnr patriotic soul with tbe stir ring strains of tbe "Wearing of tbe Green." Or perhaps the "Rocky Road to Dublin" would be better, as tbe time is livelier, and would in all probability eauae the cook to work faster. On the samo principle, "Tim Flnnn gan'a Wake" could bo fliod in the lawn mower, that the operator of the same might caper gracefully over an upgrade lawn, and fancy blinw lf at a land league meetinir vowlnir destruction to (ireat Britain. The thermometer out in the ball might hare a sot of tunes In it that would toll the temperature, and save near-sighted man the trouble of taking it out on tbe lawn to ascertain that fact. When at the temperature of spring, the mercury could cause it to Oil the air with "Spring, Gentle Spring." If the mercury should reach that point peculiar to the season when Hlrlus rites and aota with the sun, it could delight the bouse hold with "Old I)g Dray," or. "Kuyser, Don't You want to iluy Dog?" The temperature of autumn, when tbe pipe of the quail gayly bunts on the plumber, would be Indicated by a run action of that soulful lyric, "Leaf by Leaf the Rose Kali," or "Johnny, (Jot Your Gun." while the inro mark of winter could bo manifested unerringly by "Greenland's Icy Mountain. "Down Went McGlnty," with sultahl variations, could be given by tbe pump in auch way that the cook a soul would be surcharged with an intoxicating, de lirious bliss, that would carry bur away and cause her to pump the tank full la period oonsldered by her necessary to fill a pall. As thero ha recently boon a greater advance In lamp art than in any other, we fancy It not out ot place to suggest to the manufacturer the u'sthetlc, pro priety of turning to muslo for novelty. "Coal Oil Johnny" woald not be out of place In a kitchen lamp, while one for the dining table might bavu a gaxtrn nomlo air, such a, "Dud's Pinner-Tall. " And it is only fair to assumo that all mother would hall with dollgbt the In' trod notion of an automatic cradle that, while rocking, would play "Uuith-e-by llaby on tbo Tree-ton." a abe would then be abln to place the baby In the tame, feeling certain that It would be rocked and sung, or, rather, played Into the anowy arm of Morpbeu; and that it would remain in tbe tender embrace of the same poppy-wreathed individual until her return, oven if she wanted to atop out to match a piece of dress goods, or to call on a neighbor, to show oil her latest duck ot a bat The burglar alarm could regain the knight of the jimmy with, "In the Prison Coll I Nit," while the door-bell could improve on it rattle and bang with, "Home, Hwcet Iloinol" a well as the ru ral front gate oould glad the moonlight sophyr with "Love's Young Dream. Puck. PLEASANT MANNERS. out of tha I.Ihm .u hlrh t'nlflhnM Works lu Ihtlljr Life. The old-fuHhloncd division of society was into superior, equal and Inferior. One of tbo rarest thing in American so ciety is genuine courtesy toward superi ors. ToadyUm there la plenty of, and It la a disgusting habit which Is unneces sary to condemn here. The more ooin icon and lea conspicuous mistake 1 withholding through tolflshnes the deference which lsduesupcrlorltr. Let a person of a little more culture, a little better position, larger experience, be thrown among u and we too often as sume a cold dignity. The glorious duo- trine of the equality of all men we quote in aelf-defence. Unselfishness would alter this manlier and tell ua to do the honest thing and the only poll to thing give bis worth Its due and ourselves the opportunity of gathering what we can from hla broader life. This princi ple is constantly Ignored In our villages and towns. The sharp Hue which are drawn between cllquoa Is reully often, if not as a rule, the fault ot those w ho feel their social poult Ion to bo leas than that of another act and who assume a rigid formality when thrown Into their company. The manner which shows deference combined with self-respecting Independence Is one of tbe most charm ing good society sees. The great strata on this principle undoubtedly conies from association with equals. A man Is polite to bis dally associates In propor tion aa he lays snide bis own claim for consideration and substitutes theirs. But it must be spontaneous, natural, un pretending uni.elfl.hncM. An affecta tion of unselfishness giving up a thing In so pronounced a manner that every body will see that a sacrifice has been made is never good form. It call at tention to tbe doer. It auggeaU to all who ae it that they have missed an op portunity to do a polite thing. It I In better taste to omit doing an unselfish thing which one sees tbe opportunity for, if It Is going to make others feel that they have been rude or careless. Good manners are Ilk dress, that Is In beattasie whose hsrmony Is so complete that noliudr thinks of it Respect for opinions, tolerance with eccentricities, klndlinea toward the uninteresting, wiUtngnev to give up comfort, readi ness to dn In suggestions for social en tertainment ignoring unpleasantness the dally practice of social niceties, sbartnr pleasures, generosity In admtr Inr. these am but a few ot the line on which un4ltiahuesa works in daily life. Cfeauteuijuaa A New York Assembly bill province a fine of 11,0k) and one yrar's imprison ment fur anv person who prevents a col ored person from enjoying sny rt sort or convenience open to the public DUN RANCH A Story of American Frontier Life. By Capt 0HAELE3 1350, 0.8. A, Author ofThtCotmuCt DavghUr "from (As limit "Th DtrUr tfft "Oh, It's rou, Is It, doctor?' aiwwereil tbe capUiln in tones of evident reliel "It Is far too chilly for this youny woman to be sitting here without wrap, U It not? Come Inside, Dolly Como. doctor. Uullool what s thnff A cavulry trumpeter came springing through the gate and up oil tiie veranda "Is Cunt. Ktryker liereT he punted "No. What' the matter?" demanded Perry. "Trouble at tbe tablet, tlr 8erj,i Gwvnno' assaulted agtiiu. 1'erry sprung from the veranda and went tearing across the dark level or nit parade a fust as active leg could tarrj biiu. leaving the doctor fur ueiiinu a he plowed the company quarters lie noted that several men were leaping from men broad gulleries, some lust pulling on blouse, others In their shirt sleeves, Im all hustunliig towards the stables, when dim light could be teen flitting aboui like will-o'-tho-wlspe. One of the trot'per cuine bounding to his side and would have passed him in the race, in recognized the athlotio form even In tin dark now and hailed hlin: "That you, Sergt Leary? What's gon wronur "It's tli ins blackguards from below sir. Who else could it ber "Those iieople at the rauchr "Tbe very ones, sir. No on else would harm Hergt. Uwynne. Sure we ought lo have wound 'em up the on night wr hud a chance, sir. Hreathless, almost, they reached tin stables. Tbe horse were all snorting anri plunging about In their stalls, showing everr Indication of excitement and alarm. From the stable of the adjoin ing companies other men bad come will lanterns, and a grtiip of perha half dozen trooMTs was gathered about tin form of a cavalry sergeunt who wasaeui ed, limp and exhausted, at the western doorway. One soldier wo bathing lib face with a onge; the llrst sergeant ol Die troop was bending over and trylnj to feel (lie pulse. "Huind buck, you menr he said, au thoriiutively, a he caught light of tin lieutenant (boulder tra. "Leave lantern here. Now, Uwynne. here'i Lieut. Terry Can you tell him who It was' (1 wynne feebly strove to rise, but Pern checked him. "Hit down! The doctor Is coming don't iitteinpt to move," punted the you nc. olllcer. "Tell me what you know about It. Kcrgt llosmer." "Nothing but this, sir. I was In tlx ofTlce w hen Trumiieier Petersen ran in and said they were killing Sergt. Uwynne I sent hint for the captain and gruhiiet! my revolver and ran here a bard an I could, lie was lying Juki ouunie uh (1. Mir when I got here, and not unoihui soul In sight Hergt It. aw. of r troop and Herift raiflin. of li. eunie with then lanterns Iroiti the stable next door, but they had not even heard the trouble." here was tbt stable giuirdr 'Inside, sir, and he' there now , U neard the cuifte, he says, and ran to give thenliirm and to protect the er Kcniit but l he men acatlend when he cuine. and he i tw pone of them.' Tell him u roue here. Lei some of these men go Id and quiet the horses Hie captain will be here In a minute, -stiit h will wnnl to so that stableman. Who Is III' Kelly. Jt Hv this nine Dr. Quln came IuiiiImt- mg neaviiy up tne slope to tne statue ilimr III manner wa very unlet and very grave as he bent over the injured mnii and carefully studied Ills face by the light of the sergeant's lump The lix-tor sHike gently: 'You know me, sergeant? Dr, Quln I an you tell me what struck you? Are yon hurt else hue than in the bend? 0 wynne nmde no reply for a moment then faintly answered: Stunned, mainly, and one or two kicks ufter I was knocked down." Then came a deeper voice, quiet but sutlioiitativo. aid the group that bud begun lo do in a'ulii alsnil the doctor and his atiii,l fell buyk osCapt Strykor strode Into their midst 'Hergl llosmer, send all these men of the troop hack to their quarters at once, mid ierinll no more lo uoma out I he much hurt dm'turf" 'Somewhat stunned, he says. I've imile no examination yet." The captain looked about him Ex cept one sergeant holding a lantern, the (her trooper, obedient to his order. were slowly fading liack Into the dark ness on their way to the barrack. Only the doctor, Mr. I'erry, and the sergeant remained by the side of I he Injured man Then cam the questlout 'Who did this. GwyuneT No answer A deeper shade of pain tnd trouble seemed lo pan over the sergeant' face. He mad an effort to pe.k, hesitated, and at last replied! "I cannot any, air. You know, do you not?" Again pained silence and mlrra- ment At last the sergeant leaned slow ly forward and pok: Captain, (ht nteu were uiaiked. the voIim disguiaxj. I could not see the Irene In tbe Juusiiest. twos struck on die head almost the instant I got ouuide (he door, and it would be liuMwsibl for m lo identify on of them." 'Do you think it wa the lame gang rou had the trouble with at Dunravenr" " I oould not say, air." Do you susect any of our own meuj "I would not say that air." 'Where Is the stable euurdT aitked Uryker "Send him here. And prreently lTiper Kelly a wiry little IrUhman, with a twinkling eye and tn expression of mingled devilment and uupvrturliahility In his face vame forth from the stable door and atood attention "Where were you when this osaaull look place, Kellyr At the far end of tht atable. sir. replied Kelly, with prompt and couti- deut tone. Then of course you taw and know nothing of It" "Not a wor-rad, air. Why did you let a gang from that English ranch com her and beat your ergeanl before your very eyesf ' Kelly reddened at the very Idea, "I'd ha' died Art, stir! Sure they'd nlver dared" And then Kelly stopped short His Celtic pride had been touch ed U tht quick, od had U not proved Ux much for even Irish wit? "How did they get the sergeant out of the stable at this hour of the night'" 'Sure they called him out, sir." 'And I he sergeant happened to lie down theiv b) the door at the timer" ''No. lr. he was in bi room bey.int up there by the forage." "That' a long distance from this door. Kelly; and If he could hear It In his room you could hear It farther away." "I wasn't further away thin, sir: I was down here when thoy axed for him." "Then why didn't you open the door and see who was making such a racket, shouting for Sergt Uwynne after tajis?" "Sure they didn't ihout at all at all, sir; they axed for him quiet and re spectable lit, an' I wint and told him." "Ah, yes, I see. And than, having told him, you went away to the fur end of the stable." "Yis, sir, just so, sir; an' tbe moment 1 heard the tcrlmmidge, ir, 1 ran at hard at I could." "Of course you considered it was none of your business what people might want with tho stable sergeant at night" "No, sir. If he waated me he bad a right to tell me to come." "We differ oo that point Kelly. Re lievo bltn, Sergt. llosmer." On the following morning CoL Brain ard was surprised to note in Capt Stry ker't column of remark explanatory of the alteration from tha (talus of the previou day: "Sergt. Uwynne from daily duty at stable sergeant to sick in hospital; Sergt Leary from duty to arrest, and Private Kelly from duty to confinement" CII AFTER XIIL orwrrnsTANDiNOthe fact that there wo an at mosphere of suppressed excitement over the gar rison this May day morn ing, Mrs. Belknap' hunt came off according to plan, and the three heroines of the previous run rode forth with but slight change of escort Cnpt Btrykcr felt constrained to remain In garrison; h bad a quiet investigation to make, and was observed to be In close conversation with Dr. Quln at the gay party assembled In front of CoL Bral nard quarters. Mr. Perry appeared tn his captain's stead, and very politely re quested the honor of being escort to Mrs. Lawreuco, who accepted, vet looked- trille embarrassed as she did so. Indeed, not until she had stolen an appealing glance at her huslmnd and heard hit cordial "By all means, dear; Perry can guide you far better than 1, and perhapt you'll win another musk," did she thank fully say "Yes." Dana roue witn mi. Belknap, as before, and It was the colo nel himself who suggested to Stryker that Mr. Perry should accompany Mrs. Lawrence Ibis day, and that he, the colonel should ride with Mrs. Sproguo. Perry hud eagerly lent himself to the proposition: he llgured that now he could have an uninterrupted chat with Mrs. Lawrence and hear what she had to toll about Diinravun. JiiHt before starting ho sought dipt Lawrence, laughingly told him the terms of their agreement, and begged that he would relax hi marital Injunction and permit hertogiv him inch details us she happened to be In possession of. "Indeed, Capt. Law rence," he said, "I ask from no idle curi osity. I have been to the ranch, as you now know, and huve good reason for asking." To his surprise, tho captain replied substantially that while he had regretted Mrs. Ijiwrenco's Impulsive rev- elations, he had thought It all over and decided that the bcHt way out was that Perry should be told the wholo story and be able to soo how very little there wa to It He had decided, therefore, to toll hlin himself; "and this evening, Perry, If you will dine with u informally, wo'll talk It over afterwards. Meantime, I prefer Mr. Lawrence' name should not be mentioned In connection with any story there may be afloat: so oblige ro by saying nothing to nor on the subject TV is was oiii matter for reduction and something of a surprise; but there was till another and tven greater one. That very morning, just before guard mount, and while ho wo dressing, Perry shout ed, "Come In, responsive to a knock at hi elitins; room door, and In came Capt Stryker. Tho object of his early call was explained in very few words. "Perry, said he, "I have been over to tot Sergt G wynne this morning, and the doctor walked back from the hospital with me and told me of your threatened disagreement of last ulght If it had not beeii for that sudden cull to the stable I fcincy liter might have been a quarrel Now, I think you know I'm one of the tost men to let an olllcer of my regiment peciallv my troopbe placed lu false position, and you can afford to leave this uiatter lu my hand, can you uotr Certainly, Capt Stryker." Then I want you to aay notldng tc Quin on the subject and to treat hltu, as far a poMiblo. as though nothing had haplH'tied. Hi relation with the lady i father and family were, and are, tuch that she ought to treat hlin with respect and deference, and to accept hi advice even thou gh it be given in a style thai (.irlyle, his favorite author, it mainly responsible for. There wa absolutely nothing tn in that. Well, captain, tamtuered poo Ned, "I don't know how to ay what I want to say." lie wanted to say then waa nothing In that interview which could powihly be criticised, but It sud denly occurred to him that on the con trary there was a good deal Then Im desired to assure the captain that, to fal at he was concerned, there wasn t a sus picion of wrong doing; but heaven! and earth! that was equivalent to say ing the lady was doing all that wot open to remark, aud nothing would ever in duce him to "give away a woman," a he would have expressed It Perry stain niered and reddened all tht more, and at last gav it up in despair, Strykei utting there the while with a quiet grit on his bronted luot and mechanically slashing his boot leg with a ridinf twitch. "I think I understand the situation. Perry, and there's no great harm don. Our, le) tht matter djo-to. far t till WW. ... doctor Is concerned, I mean; I do not presume to obtrude ad viot upon you ai to anything else." And. though he had meditated a dif ferent course, and bad fully intended hunting up Dana and tending him wit a note to call upon the doctor for tu "explanation," be was glad to have t man of Stryker '( (finding cry halt AU the aume be wa ore Incensed agaiw Dr. Quin mainly because of tho jeal ous puiu he suffered at the knowledge ol hi being to welcomed by Gladys Mait land when he taw fit to visit the ranch, and this pain gnawed all the more an grily now at thought of the einbar rassing even suspicious situation ir which that very man had foun 1 him on the previou evening. Pressing dutia and hurried preparations la t bja from brooding too much upJJ ti!M tore points, but the yoo6grt J rallied him upon hi pto.-u?JtJ. while ai their merry breakfast Us.. Ce had ro s lived that there waso- .feug ho could and would bring to a, i&sue with Dr. Quin. and wa all Impatience for the coming of evening, that he might bcai from the lis of Copt Lawrence the act ual stories that had been in circulation concerning Dunraven Runch. lie ne vol went out to u hunt so utterly indifferent to tho fortunos of the day, o euger tc have it all over and done with. And yet and yet never had there opened lo him a day so radiant with glorioui possibility; never before io all his young life had nightfall proved to unwelcome when it finally came. The first rabbit was started before they were a mile from Rossiter.and the houudi tumbled over him nearly a league away down the valley of the Monce. It wai while they were watering their horses it the stream that Mrs. Belknap rode up bo uido them and laughingly addressed Mrs Lawrence: "That was too much of a straight away foreitherof us, Sirs. Lawrence; but what wager shall wo huvo on the first mask after this?" "Why, Mrs. Ilelknapl I can never horn o rival you. It was mere accident and ;ood guiding on t'ae part of some of the .Hirer who were kind enough to stay by ue, that enabled me to bo ' in at the death' ho other day." "You have Mr. Perry to lc.nl you today, lurely with such a guide you ought to be nHpircd. Am I to see unythiug of you today?" she almost whiscred to him, at her stirrup brushed his riding boot "Certainly," he answered, quietly, and looking her over with frank blue eyes that were rather too clear und calm for her mood. "If Mrs. Lawrence will ex cuse me a few moments by and by, il will lie a pleasuro to come and ride with you. I'll ask her." "Indeed you nhull not." was the lo toned reply, while the dark eyes fairly snapited with indignation. "I do tot borrow other women's escort If yo-l know no other way thut ends it" And then Mrs. Hpraguo's cheery vob had hailed them as her eager borne cumc splashing into the stream; noopportu.ilcy occurred for further impressive remarks, but as tho "Held" rodo out upon the prairie again and the dogs spread tl.cir yelping skirmish line along the front. Mm. Ilclknup fell confident thut before they returned to lionsitor she would hive her big. simple hearted admirer lu rae shape for discipline. Two capital runs added to her self satisfaction, for i.l one of them she was side by side w-.th the foremoHt rider at the finish, and in both she hud left the other women fur ji rear. Then came a third, and with it 1 1 evolu tion to one and all. It was almoKt noon, and firm a point well out on the prairie to the northeast of Dunraven the "Held" was hunting slovly homeward, horses and hounds pretty well tired out, and the riders quite content with their morning's sport i'p to this time Perry had been in con stunt attendance uRn Mrs. Lawrence, and had made no effort to join Mrs. Bel knap. Now, however, he could not but see that every little while her eyes sought his with significant glance and that she wot riding well out to the left of the party, Dana faithfully hovering about her. The colouel with Mrs. Sprague ranged alongside just then, and a general conversation ensued. In tht course of which Perry found himself a trille In the wuy. If thf-ro was one thing fastidious Nolan did net like, it was to be crowded by horses fur whom he had no particular respect; an i, as a number of riders were grouped ajiout Mis. Law rence nt the moment, it resulted that Nolan's teeth and I. e,' began to make play, and Perry lai.gl.l.igly resigned his pod'.ioti at her sidw, in order, as he ex pressed It "togiv yru other fellows a chanco." Bven thou, as ho fell to the rear, il was with o." thought or inten tion of joining Mis. 1'olknap But. once cleur of the merry g.- nip, his eyes sought the distant outline cf Dunraven Ranch, glaring In the tion.ijay sun beyond the Monce, and between him and that mys terious inclotuntt h hither his thoughts wer so constantly yandering there rode the dainty lady, tU Queen of the Chase, so far as that dy was concerned at least, and she win lignuling to him with her riding whip. Oddly enough, when Perry rode up to obey her summons. Mr. liana presently found means to ex cuse himself and join the main body. "Mr. Perry," sho said, as soon as Dana was out of hearing, "Mrs. Page will be with u to-night or to-morrow morning at latest." , '.'.Will shaj answered he, unconscious, forgetful, and with an air of pleased an ticipation. "How pleasant for youl I'll come and pay my respects Uie very first thing." "You do not understand," wat tht re proachful response. "You do not care, I presume; but this moans that you and I will have no more long talk and hap py time together." "I'm awfully terry, Mrs. Belknap, but I'm blessed if I can set why w shouldn't" "No," despairingly, "it Is plain enough that you oo nothing. Ah, well!" and the sigh was pathetic-profound, and the look from the dark eye wat unuttera ble In its sadneat, "I iippose it it better better a" She was eilent a mo ment and Perry' puzzled faculties took refuge in a long lxk over toward Dun raveu again: he fancied be taw figure mctmg down the slop on the southern MltC. ' On thing 1 want yon to promise int." tit presently taid, tad and .f. Md low. There wat no reply. Looking she saw bit head was averted. V'a ue feeling tlie Wing, then, after ai? Vat u actually suffering a little poug ! lei this affectation of nonchalance? "One thing you must prenaisu, for my take. she repeated. And still no an. came. .., ouu. tie wat bending over in tht (addle a thotigh turning from her, per hip to hid hi face from her and from them alL He hd slii fled the reins Into his right hand. and Wa apparently rumunng breast of hit riding coat with tho left Wot It tho handkerchief he needed? Wert there ttarting tear In those blue eyet that he dared notUbertee? fehe could not lose that luiuryl Out went the little hand and touched hi arm. Her tone wat twte thrilling, appealing, yet commanding: the would tee hi face. "Mr. Perry Nedl Look at me." "Eh! oh! WhMI I beg your pardon. Mrs. Belknap, but 1 wat trying to make out who that was In the timber yonder. Looks looks almost like a woman on horseback, doesn't it?" But when he appealed to her for con firmation of hi timid, hal credulous vision ho wa aghast at the look in her face. "You were not listening! You were not even thinkine of what I was saying!" i she began, her white teeth set, her soft I lips livid with wrath; but she tuddenly controlled berseii none vk soon, iur Dana came trotting up. "Say, Perry, what do you make tbat out to be down there In the valley? Col. Brainard and I feel turn it't a lady on horseback." And. looking at Perry, Mrs. Belknap saw that he had flushed to the vory tem pletthat au eager, joyout light had sprung to his eyes; but before she could say a word there came a shout from the huntsman, a yell from the leading line, a tiou'itaneous yelp tiio curt and mongrel among the -irregular," and bnr horse leafied at the bit and went tear iiig off toward the Monee, foremost in amd pursuit of a wild careering "jack." "Comef she called, at (he gbinced aver her shoulder; but tho sight was on I that only added to her wrath. Nolan, ClUngUlg UIIU Bliuriuig, "' -" ipot, while his rider, sitting like a cen vaur, was still eagerly gazing over Into, the distant cottonwoods. The next in stant she realized that all the field were thundering nt her heels, and the inxtinct of the sportsman came to her aid. Sho could not be beaten In the chase, For half a mile Hunny shot like a streak of light straight away south westward, the hounds bunched in a slaty, sweeping cloud not thirty yards behind the bobbing tuft of his tail. Then he began a long circle towards the stream, as though to head for a "break" that ex-tended tome roils back from the line of bluffs. Another minute and he hud reached iU partial shelter and darted in. For the next min ute he was lost to sight of his human pursuers, but presently flashed into view again down in the creek bottom and "streaking It" up along the northern bunk, with the whole pack ut his heels. The bluffs were steep just here, some of the riders a trifle timid, and all the "field" reined in a little as they made the descent; Dana, Mrs. Belknap, Parke, Mrs. Lawrence, Grahtun, the colonel and Mrs. Sprague straightened out for their pursuit in the order named, the instant they reached the level of the valley. The bounds were far ahead bj this time, and the two light troopers in charge of them close at their heels; but who what wa the figure that flashed into view between those huntsmen und the field, darting like arrow from the fringe of willows and dashing straight in wake of the quarry? Thirty yurds ahead of the foremost riders of the Rossiter party a superb English hunter, the bit in his teeth, his eyes afire and his head high in air, fresh, vigorous, raging with long imprisoned passion for the sport of the old islam! home, gaining on the hounds at every stride, and defy Ing the utmost efforts of his rider, leaped from the coveit of the timber Into sight of one and all, bearing a lovoly but most reluctant victim on his back. In vain witfc might and main the leaned back ami tugged at the reins though checked in hiK speed, the horse still tore ahead, keeping straight for the hounds, leaping in his easy stride every little gully or "branch" that crossed his path. Bunny took a sudden dive into the timber, fairly flew across a narrow gravelly rapid, and darted up on the op posite hank; the hounds veered in pur suit, the huntsmen wavered and sought along the bank for a better place to cross, but the mettlesome English bay lunged through in the very wuke of the hounds. crumbling the sandy banks and crashing through the pebbly stream bed. Out on the southern sloies went Hunny, close followed by tho hounds; outou their trail went the bi; hunter, but his rider's hat has been brushed away in the wild dash through the timber, and now a flame of beautiful gulden hair a great wave of light flit on the wind over hi glossy back, anil, though she still leans over the cantle tugging hard at the reins, she is plainly uwing strength. Some of tht Rossiter nrty burst through the timber In pursuit; some still ride hopefully up the north bank, and these are rewarded. for once again poor, badgered, bewil dered ni nny makes a sudden swerve, and, throwing half tha bounds far be hind, darts a second time to the sheltei of the banks, with the other half closei at his heels than before. Those who were watching tee the big hunter making a long, circular tweep, then once again bring up in the wake ol the leaders, once more go leaping, plung ing, crashing through the stream, and. in another minute, rabbit hound. huntsmen, the "field," and the fair In cognita are all strung out in chase along the northern shore, and all eyes can te that ne is an English girl and well nigh exhausted. Still, no man can catch that hunter and lay hands on the rein. Sh Is riding with the foremost now, leading tne trooper, tven, and still Bunny spini along in front the hounds gnashing not six feet behind him. A little point ol bluff juts out just ahead; tht stream winds round its base and tnkct a turn northward for a dozen rods. Bunny shoots the turn like the pilot of tht lightning express, the hounds strain k make it without lost of vantage gained the big hunter sways outward to tin very verge of the steep and crumbling bank, and a groan goes up from tin breathless pursuers; but he rallies and straightens once more in the track, and the golden hair, streaming in advance, la the oriflamme of the chose. Then at they round the point Dana gives a shout of joy Straight down tht slope, straight and cwift aa rode the darint huuar from whom h got hit name when he bore the fatal message like arrow flight from tht Sapoune crest a) Balaklava, down the bluff to the right front come Nolan, with Ned Perry ot hi back Perry, with tet resolute, yet almost frenzied face Perry with eye that flash blue fir in the intensity ol their gate, and Nolan'a vigorous stride) have Drought him in circling (weep, Ir just ten second more, dote to the bun ter's quarter, close behind tht flutterins skirt Just ahead then la another tuddec turn to the left; tht stream goet cot way, the bluff another, and between them lie a five-ocr patch cf rvel prairii thickly studded, her, there, tvtrywktr . . , ,... ,..n,,ri.1d ;itnl tiii v. cap- Wltll liny ear. iieu ..." . - . Ing. troacherou. hole-a praine dog village, by awfu" M,d runawav hunter, mad In the chase o the .weening bounds, 1 in the midst ol it before mortal baud can check ol twerve hint Another second, and they who pursue have veered to rgbt or lefl cTrerned'-ip m - Never faltering. Ned Perry is at bei bunter' quarter, almost at her tide. They tee him spurring, they tee hiui bending eagerly toward her, they e that he is shouting eomethlng to hcr nn knows what! Then there it t groan of misery and dread from a dozen breasts a groan tbat as tuddenly bursts Into the gladdest of cheers; tue uunieri Arfnt hat caueht In one of kJ ihou- and little death trope, down he goes, )lunging. heaving, quivering, rolling ver and over; but Nolan leaps gallantly head. and Ned Perry's strong arm has ifti,d the irirl from the saddle as her iteed goet crashing to earth, und Dears her, drooping, faint frightened, well olgh tenseless. but tofe and ciaspeu Ught to his thunkful and exultant heart Another Instant and Nolan is reinef In In the very midst of the tumbling hounds, and Gladys Maitlund Is tbo only woman "In at the death." CHAPTER XIV. l .1. . . I. n H. yiM W$S there a moment later is as interested a parry as the central figures are interesting. Unable to set her left foot to the ground and still encircled by Perry t arm, Miss Maitland Btands leaning heav ily on his breast She is very pale for a moment, partly from exhaustion, partly from pain, for there was no time to free her foot from the stirrup, and the ankle It severely wrenched. Nolan, riderless now and cost loose, stands with lowered head and heaving flanks, a sympathetic but proudly heroic looker on; he know he ha played his part in that rescue. The huge English hunter is plunging in misery among the mounds a few yards back, hit fore leg broken. Ono of the troopers has seized his bridle, and an other is unstrapping the heavy English saddle. "Splendidly donel" says the colo nel, as be trots carefully up, casting a glance at tho fallen cause of all the mis chief; "but if that saddle had been one of those three pronged abominations be couldn't have swept her off as lie did. Graham has galloped to the stream for water, and the colonel lifts Mrs. Sprague from her saddle, and together tley advance to offer sympathy and aid. Mrs. Lawrence follows ns quickly as she can pick her way among the prairie dog holes. Dana has deserted Mrs. Belknap, and she alone remains mounted while all these others throng about tho two who stand there for the moment, cling ing to each other. And now Gladys Maitland has raised her head, blushes of shame, and confusion triumph ovei pallor and pain; she strives to stand alone, but Perry bids her desist. The moment she sees Mrs. Sprague's sweet, womanly, sympathetic face her eyes are filled with comfort and her heart goes out to her. Most reluctantly Perry re signs his prize to the arms that open to receive her, and then come the wondet ing exclamations of some, and the brief, breathless explanations. "Don't try to talk yet," plead i Mrs. Sprague. "We ore only too glac it was no worse." "Indeed, I'm not hurt," answnrs Gla dys, bravely "only a little wrench, but." and she laughs nervously, trying to carry it off with all the pluck and spirit of her race, "it would have been what we call a 'nasty cropper' at home if and her eyes turn shyly yet with a world of gratitude to his "it had not been for Mr. Perry." "Oh, then you know Mr. Perry P ex claims Mrs. Sprague, with frank delight, and Mrs. Lawrence turns in rejoicing to look first In his glowing face, then nt the dark beauty of Mrs. Belknap silently lis tening. "Why, we had no idea" And she concludes irresolutely. "Oh, yet; we met at the ranch at home. 1 am Miss Maitland, you know and that is my father's place. But we've only just come," she adds, with the wo man's natural desire to explain to new fouud friends why and how it was that they hail not met before. And then the group U joined by a bulky young Briton in the garb of a groom, though modified to suit the requirements of frontier life; he comes cantering to the scene all el bows and consternation; he gives a groan of dismay at sight of the prostrate bun ter, but rides directly to bis mistress. She is puling again now, and in evident pain, and Perry's face is a study as he stands, his eyes riveted upon her; but she trie to smile and reassure him. "You'll have to ride to Dunr to the ranch, Origgt," she said; "and there's no help for it papa will have to be told. Let them sen I for me," "Pardon me. Miss Maitland," Inter nip'ed C'4. Brainard. "You are almost under the walls of Fort Rossiter. and Dunraven is miles away. I have tent a twift horse for Dr. Quin and a spring ambulance. We cannot let you go home, now that you are to near us, until yo have hod rest and proper care." "Indeed we cannot Miss Maitland," chimed in both ladiet at a breath. "You ire to come right to my house until you ai fit to travel" "rra not very fit Just now. certainly," the answer. wi;h a faint smilo. "but 1 can turely wait tiere until they tend; Iwill not be more than an hour at most" "It will be two hours perhaps three Mis Maitland." pleaded Perrv, bending eagerly forward. "Do listen" to our la dies! And "our ladies" DrevaiUt nl,ii. Origgs went sputtering off to Dunraven with the sorrowful new, the ttron arm. of Perry and Graham lifted and oor llielr tne ish Caotive to tha .h..u of . clump Vnwlu': Snmii n. w f. I oprogtie and lira. Lawn-nee manared I to make a little couch for her as a tern- ! pormry resort Air. Belknsn nvt.. and was formally introduced, then cat loped away to Rossiter to aend blanket for the picnic couch and e to the niL I low, of th. arabulanc. TfcTJi ,1 , P 11 MIL- I -rirf . - grossed their attention while Grahsit went bock and sent two pistol bulleu into the struggling hunter' bruin, still. Ing hi pain forefer. Then cam Quin galloping like the wind down th familiar trail, uhlding "Gladys M though his right U do o were t loi1(( established thing, and thereby teuint Perry' teeth on o Igu. and long U.f0ft the call for afternoon stable was sound. Ing, the fair daughter of Ihinmvrn Ranch was ho isi-d within thewsJUof Rossiter and tie "ice was broken' Perry hud hail the joy of helping rjtrr, her into Mr tvriigue coolest und to j room Shs hud held forth bei hunj rh a Ion;; vhiie. beautiful liunj. and let II rcl in his while she ku,i You know how liiiKiUe it is fui u to tell you how I Hunk you. Mr IVrry and he hud si.nply bowed over it lunj.. iig to say what be thought, but pou(?. less lo think "f anything else, and theg he hail gone lo his own quarters and ,Ul himm.f n, Mrs hprugiie blest linn to cull aftei re ( nt.rm( invited treat, and be bad totally forgniieii u Lawrenci-s dinner when be said i would be only 1hi glad lo come. AI the sounding of stable cull his darky servant liuiiged ut the door and rouwd him from his reverie. He rose iim-han ic-uliy and went cut Into the broad sun shine, glancing flint along the row see how things were looking at (lit Spi-agucs and wishing with all hie hi-urt that they were somewhere within rears, of a conservatory, that he might send i heaping box of frenh and dewy roses u, that sacred room where she lay How ninny a time, he thought, hud he strolled into foine odorous shop in the cities win ff. iiis "leaves" wore spent and care lescly ordered cut flowers by the cubit foot si-lit with his curd to some one wltb who.n he had danced the gernmn tht ni;;l.t In-fore and never expected w hj;ui.i' What wouldn't he give nun foi jusi u few of those wasted, faded, fur gluten lloweml titahlcs that urternom proved a sore trial to hlin. When at last the men went swinging homeward in their white canvas fnsl, aitl Perry could return lo hisquarlersin cress for his eagerly anticipated cull. Hit hrst thing that met his eyes as he ram ui sight of oflici rs' row wasa huge, bulky, covered traveling carriage in front n Sprugues' Twoor three ladies were then at the gate. Mr Ewen. the English man ager, was just mounting his horse. lr Quin, too, was there mid ill ready in swl die, and Is-fore ioor IVrry could get hull wuy ucroKH the parade, ami just as tin trtimiN-ts were sounding mess call fis supH-r. tbe bulky vehicle started. (Ik ladies waved their handkerchiefs and kissed their bauds, und. escorted br Ko and the doctor, saluted by Col liraiuanl und the adjutant with raised forage cn ( ; l.idys Maitland wu driven slowly away and Mrs. liclkuupHUMHl there in the little group of ladies smiling sweetly ujxiti lint) as he hastened inwards them For many a long day afterwards mess call always made him think of Mrs. Helknup'sKinile. and Mrs. liclkimp's smile of mess crdl lie idiudilered ut the sound of oneor ei-lit f the other. It was Mrs. Sprague who stepjied fur ward to greet him, her womanly heart filled with sympathy for the sentiment she nusected She had to push by Mrs lielkuap to reach him. but, this time, nc consideration of etiquette stood in th way "It couldn't be helped." she said, in low hurried tone, her kind eyes search ing his. so clouded in the bitterne-s ol his disapK)intment. "It coiildnt I helped The news of her accident en something brought on a seizure of win kind Mr Maitland was taken very ill and they sent for her The maiuu.'et came, and with him her old nun. .Mis Cowan, and Or Quin said she cv.uld Is moved without trouble; so she had lotii 1 hated to have her, too, for I've hanll) had a word with her: Mrs Belknap lia been there most of the afternoon, ever when she bad a guest of her own just arrived, too." And Mrs. Sprague couk not but show her vexation at this retro sped. Perry stood In silence, looking yearn Ingly ufter the retreating vehicle, li would lake him but a few minutes tc hasten to stables and saddle Nolan, h could easily catch them before they had gone two miles; hut there was parade, and he could not ask to be excused Not until he suddenly looked around and saw -that Mrs Hel knap's dark eyes wen fixed in close scrutiny upon his face did ho realize bow he was betraying himself Then he rallied, but with evident effort The colonel was standing bul a fe paces away, chatting with Mrs Law rence and his faithful adjutant Mrs Siragtie stepped quickly towards hilt and spoke a few words in a low tout, while Mrs Relknap remained lookint straight into Perry' eyes Ik-fore iu young fellow could gather himself. Col. Brainard. as though in reply to t sug gestion of Mrs Sprague's. tuddenly started, exclaiming, "Why, by al means!" and then called aloud: "Olil Perry, why not gallop down and overtake the Dunraven carriage and sal good-by? Mere's my horse all saddled now right in the yard. Take him and go: I would." There was something to hearty and genial and sympathetic in the colonel'i manner that Perry's face flushed despiu his effort ut nonchalance. The thought of seeing her again and hearing hel sweet voice was a powerful incentive He longed to go. The colonel' invita tion was equivalent to an excuse frou: tirade There was no reason why l should not go. He was on tho very point of thankfully accepting the tempt ing offer, when Mrs Belknap wordi I mrested him. Clear and cutting, bul still so low taut none but he could hear, she sxLe: "Take my worl for it, you are riot wanted, m.r any other man, when Dr. Q-.uii is with her." T0 bk continued!. Stan y says if he had left Emin wlice he found him he would have been at tbi monunt in Khsrtoum a common s'tve; nothingiould hsve esved him. lie wa much a prisoner as a Mluw in chain. The jeeple did not want him. There wns no g. vtrnment left, end the servants would not oliev h in. When he ai-ked how many would return with him only ; ODe man consented. The Pan-American .inference has I "lol;tP1 the report of the Committee on in " '"d a (unplemt nfarv report of the ! 9onini,"ee 00 Custon-s R gu'ations, rec- "n " raiauniniiirni 'b fin(ormalioniijiUa. tuunrning customs Th confession of Isaif B P- 11b is Onivt rssllv discredited st Ores! ' X' ,l ' K?oerallv tbotuht the Ur-? ' 'brition. II Sawtelle i the ,U,'0r' l h" eontrnctH it to make it thl u murder wat committed