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THE OREGON SUNDAY JOURNAL, PORTLAND, SUNDAY HORNErS. JUNE 14, 1903 The'Robbers 4t AT Billy, X 'predate ever to ' much your gettln mo la the band o 'Robbers'I" "Aw, don't mention It," replied the valiant captain of the ' "Robbers"; you're too decent feller to be kept out of It." . But although Billy Mumford disdained to accept thanks, he was . inwardly much pleased with the gratitude of Ar tie Cronan. latest recruit of the "Bloody Bobbers." ; Searching carefully In his pocket, he dug forth a rusty copper. This ho proceeded to Invest at Todd's grocery store, after which lie and Artie shared the "sucker" which represented -tie purchase. -.n'i "Are you goln'to the plcnldT" aaked ( Billy, when, under the Influence of the "sucker." perfect relations had been established. !XHE -ROBBERS" GO A-BERRTINQ Little Artie shook his head sorrow -tully. "I'm afraid not," said he. "Ma cays If I pick enough blackberries to pay my way I can go; but I'll never huve enough money in tune," For a long time Captain Billy remain- -d In thai deepest of thought. Finally lie said: "Artie, I'm goln to tell you a secret. On the edge of Noble's wood, not far from the stoneplie, there's a big tree. There are blackberry bushes all 'round, an' these berries grow so loose that -when the wind blows real smart they're blown off and carried under this tree. I've often found piles and piles of 'em. They're ail cleaned out now, but if you fo there on Wednesday afternoon I think you'll find a lot" Here Billy observed that important ARTIE FOUND THE BERRIE3 business necessitated his presence else where, bo he and Artie parted. Artie was greatly excited over Billy a Information. Suspecting no plot, the little chap decided to take Billy's ad vice, so that on the following after noon he tramped to the woods, with a hi bucket under his arm. Sure enovgh, there were any number of berries I And the fact that they were in buckets didn't seem to Impress Artie. Joyfully he filled his pall and hastened home to market them. Meanwhile. Billy and the other "Rob bers." who had generously filled the buckets and placed them under the tree, were filled with delight at the suc cess of thelf plan. , , But Artie's a nice fellow, an ho de serves to go to the picnic as much as any of us,?' declared Captain Billy, And the others mllinarlv aereed. They al ways did agree with Billy. , -'Til ALTHOUGH the picture shows but two of ths "playfellows," In reality there were three of thern. it the third was only A boy.-and ii.erelore not nearly so , Interesting ,,, tlie two little St, Bernard puppies. . u doggies, by the way, are no long , r puwie. Oh. dear nor They've j ru ten times as big by now. And is . boy is almost a man. :uy a frolic had the three com. j i s. It was tn the winter, how i, r. that the doggrie playfellows en: .,-d themselves best of all. for then y ciuld roll In the snow, burying1 - -mse.lves until onlr the tips of their . uxiles could be seen. So you may ,w what a delightful time they ,a, when, some years after they were ,.,.m, they accompanied their boy play- iiuw across the oa to Bwitserland, t :i anions the snow and les and gla- 4 !,l!e the' three were In Swltier. : 5 . I they became separated for al- t the first time In their Uvea- la- l, wer It not for ths dogs, per il, the third playfellow would have ,i l"t not only to the trio, but to iv pti else. It happened one after- . u (.its tb boy stole away, .wltb , xx r r -1 rr r - rr ir - " , UNDER THD bPE-LL Or A JWMBY. d OKCE-RER ' -i . . f : - miiiiiufiini i Ai.m !. i. ,.i nn'imi a a .'Hum USUI- mi mi mi. iiiimi.inn i ianewii .. , i i Synopsis of Preceding: Chapters. THE twins. Ray and Raymond., visit a natural history museum to Inspect ths fossil collection. They are locked In. . During the night a mummy blah priest of the Egyptians, angry at their Intrusion, sends them bacfc- millions of years to live with the animals whose bones they have been examining;. They attend a meeting- ot toothed birds. Escaping from two battling monster, they ride upon the back of the iovial Zeuglodon, who swims out to sea nth them, where they witness a great sea fcattle and make the acquaintance of witty Mr. Cuttleneh. Mrs. Hoppy Drometbertura saves them from the eaber-toothed TCger, but leaps with them over a high cliff. The twins awaketo nnd themselves in the Ter . tlary Age. While attending a reunion of, different families In the forest they take a troll with the Woolly Rhinoceros. Rhlney scatters a band of snarling Hyenadontj: In th meantime, crabbed Tony Megatheriura . runs away with the boy and girl. They es cape, however, and become friends with tna Mlsnlng Link. The Mammoth finds them, plaoes them upon his back snd travels wltn thr-m to loin the herd pf mammoths to which bt belongs. On their way to the drlnking-place the herd suddenly halts and , prepares to meet a foe. ChgptcTviII THE ATTACK. GREAT was the wonderment of the twins as to what animal would tare attack' the huge mam moths, each of which was twice the siz of an ordinary elephant While the mammoths did not seem frightened, still it was evident from their careful plana for defense that they respected their adversary. Again the herd trumpeted defiance. Then, like a flash, an immense tiger bounded into the open space before them. Displaying Its teeth in a hideous snarl, it stepped from side to side, seek ing a place to attack. Now that the mammoths saw the foe, they screamed their haired, throwing: trunks aloft and shaking tusks threat eningly. But the tiger was too wary to advance directly upon those sharp tusks. Lashing its tall and snarling in counterfeited disappointment, it turned as though to make Its way back into the forest. . But not more than a few paces had It retreated, than with & suddenness the eye could scarcely fol- h, X S s only his chums. : Up ths snowy moun Uln path he climbed, although such . ways were forbidden except when un- der the guidance of grown-ups. The ! boy, however, didn't cars to have grown-ups with him that afternoon; ; he wished only bis chums to share the fun.. .. v:, - , - . w , . But the boy didn't have'half the fun he expected. While recklessly follow Ing the path he slipped, and in an' Instant he was careening down a cleft ' between walls of Ice. Luckily, a pro i lection of ics , ; arrested his flight ,if There he clung, while his chums bark ed in dismay from the path above. Then one of the wise doggies gallop- . ed toward the hotel in search of help. Not long afterward a party came to the rescue, but It is doubtful If there would have been a boy to rescue even ' then, had not the other doggie barked ; his encouragement continually to the -' boy, who, chilled through and throogh. found the utmost difficulty in remain ing -upon his dangerous perch. So : the three playfellows were ' ' United.' And the boy was taught a- , lesson.-; Since then he has taken good : care not to become lost to his piay fellowa Nor, If he has bis way, will the doggies sver be lost to him. , 1 V " i . low, It wheeled, shot across the open and launched Itself over a pair ot tusks on to the unprotected flank of a young bull mammoth. There It tor with wicked claws and fangs, bury ing Its muxxla Into th quivering flesh with fiendish satisfaction. But the enraged mammoths quickly cam to their comrade's aid, and in a moment the savage tiger was thrust through In a dozen 'places by the sharp tusks. Ray and Raymond had put their hands before their faces to shut out this hideous spectacle, when a thunder ous roar from behind drowned the dm about them. Era ths reverberations from this terrible volume of sound had died away the mammoths were scat tered, fleeing In all directions. " 'Tls the Cavs-IJonl" cried the Mam moth to whoso back ths twins clung. And ths boy and girl, glancing over their shoulders, saw a gigantic lion, at least fourteen feet long and taller than the largest ox, leap upon one of the terror-stricken ragimmoths. But the act of turning their heads cost them dearly; for a leafy branch swept them from the back of the Mammoth, and before they could call, their friend was far away. Fortunately, they were held from tail ing by the thick foliage. They crawled along the branches to where a crotch mads by a limb and ths trunk formed the nicest kind ot a seat. Leaf-clusters screened them from ths view of any an imal passing below. Bounds of the heavy tread of mam moths . were heard no longer. Cave-Lion and Tiger were . silent. In place ot mighty uproar, a stillness that was al most ominous bad settled upon the for est Ths quiet frightened the twins as much as the terrific noise bad done. A scurrying and rustling of leaves overhead caused them to jump in ter ror. Much relieved were- they to find that the newcomers were only a troop of monkeya .These mischievous crea tures peered at the boy and girl from the skies. Then one of them cried to the others that the Human Beings were friends ot the link, who was a mortal enemy to the band. Immediately the monkeys surrounded the- twins, making Impudent faces aad .calling all sorts of bad names. There is no telling what other means they would have taken to :. ,6..fcn(.'-.v .y -,.r ,;'. ;-;Vf . . ELSIE SEA-SHELL Second Adventure. : ERTAINLT. no artist could bars I ' refused the appeal of Mrs. Sea-' - Shell. Besides, this artist was a very kind-hearted one. -60 he imme . diately aet about making other Sea-.-Shells. -v. , ...... Upon the canvas he placed another' clamshell in such a position that the crook or umbo formed ths chin. Then around the face made on the shell he sketched the figure of a nice ybung lady. (Copyright, 190. by Ths North American Company.) . "AN IMMENSE tease ths boy and girl had not soma one else put In an appearance. It was Mrs. Orang-Outang. who sent the little imps flying over the treetops, as she came to Investigate the reason tor disturbance. "ADVANCED TOWARD EACH OTHER" "Those idlotlo apes haven't the slightest Idea of the courtesy due a stranger," Indignantly exclaimed Mrs. Orang-Outang. She assured Ray and .Raymond they had no further cause for alarm, and led them to the giant tree With his magic paint he gave her a blue costume, a blue hat and made her eyes blue. He painted her hair and gloves a light brown and used a very dark brown for the eyelashes and eyebrows. When completed the little Sea-Shell lady came , to life, through the virtu of the maglo ; paint, and joined Mr. and Mrs. Sea v Shell, who at once christened her Elsie, Again Mr. Artist placed a clamshell ' upon the canvas. This time the umbo formed the retrousse or "turn-uv" nose. 1 Very shortly Elsie s brother was cre . ated. with a green suit, a red vest and . tie and red dots In his hose. Even his , cigar was lighted when he came to life. . , This was Johnny Sea-Shell. Thankinar the artist for all h!scour tesies, the Sea-Shell family sauntered along the beach. "First of all." said Mr. 8ea-Shell, ws . must find some sort of a home." What is that little building over there T" exclaimed Johnny. They all ran up to investigate, and' found the dearest little castle one could ' possibly Imagine. It was built of damp sand, packed hard, and It contained tiny, airy chambers, while the outside was . ornamented with majestic towers and ' parapets. ' . The Sea-Shells were delighted. Gath ering shells and pebbles, they construct ' ed little chairs and couches. Then they at down for a little chat All at once there was a rush of wa iter, and. without the slightest warning;, their castle tumbled about the Sea 4 Shells' ears. Tou see. they had forgot ten all about ths turning of the tide. . And the next moment they felt them selves lifted up, together with a shovel- ful of sand, and dropped Into a pail. It eeemed that the boy who had built the castle had returned to see the waves de- mollsh it, and. observing what looked lke several pretty shells, he had scoop ' ed them up. . But even In this dangerous situation the wits of Mr. Sea-Shell did not desert him. "Cease your struggles!" he shout ed to the members of his ftimlly. In- stantly every Sea-Shell became as of : stone, so that when ths boy picked them up to examine them he supposed . ' they were merely Uttle dolls mads in very clever fashion. The limbs of each .. one of this curious family were hard . and brittle, and by simply keeping still ,' no one would have Imagined they were really alive. v ' -y .... To amuM himself ths -boy; stuck- ths TIGER BOUNDED INTO THE SPACE where she mads her horns most of the time. Here the twins amused them selves playing with the little orang outangstiny little fellows who kept near their mother, and who were ap parently afraid of the boy and girl. Just as all were becoming quits friendly ths baby Orang-Outangs flew In terror to their mother. But before one of them could reach this refuge the body of a great snake swung from a branch over head and wrapped the little fellow In Its toils. Realizing that Interference was hope less. Mrs. Orang-Outang fled with her remaining baby, crying aa she did so "Oh, the cVuel monster! Not content with having eaten one of my children, the dreadful Boa-Constrictor much rob me of another!" In her grief she did not observe that ahe had far outdistanced the boy and girl in her flight. In truth, she had for gotten ail about them. Chapter IX AN INTERRUPTED FROLIC. 1 1 r- 1 h SO tired I can't go ancther step!" gasped Ray, as she flung herself upon the around. "Don't suppose you need run any far ther, anyway," panted Raymond, "be cause we've certainly left ths boa constrictor 'way behind us.- The two dropped themselves at ease against the base of a tree, gazlna thoughtfully at the branches closely in" tert wined above them. All at once Raymond laughed. tb reply to his sister's wondering look, ha ' explained: "I was only thinking what would JOHNNT SEA-SHELL , Sea-Shells in the sand, - Johnny, un fortunately, was obliged to submit to the indignity of being thrust in bead first . - While the boy was watching Ms new found toys, something very strange hap pened. At a word from Mr. Sea-Shell the manikins hurriedly yanked Johnny to his feet and then fled across the sand. Before the ilad could recover from hie aatonlshmeQt they were out of sight, v CONTINUED EXt EUNDAT4 '0rXA ' Z) BEFORE THEM' next Adventures have been following one another so rapidly that ws hardly, : have had time to breathe." "Well, I do hope," replied Ray, "that the next will be an amusing experience Instead of such a horrible ono as we've just passed through." "Want something funny, eh?" queried a voice, seemingly from ti e sky. The twins craned their necks this way and that, but no creatu.o could they distinguish until a woodpecker flew from a branch above them end perched him self solemnly on a stone nearby. "I say. If you wish to see something funny, all you haVe to do is to follow me," continued the wt-cpecker. "Gladly, Mr. Woodpecker," courteous ly responded the twins, although It was with difficulty that they succeeded in smothering a sigh at leaving such a comfortable place. Under the guidance of the woodpecker they traversed more than a mile of forest, when they abruptly emerged upon a plain. A'stranga eight met their eyes. Advancing toward e:h ether were two queer looking animals. One had the ap pearance of a great armadillo hils the other resembled a sloth, although It had the scaly tail of a reptile. When It would seem that the two jercatures .must surely bump together, they' passed, neither appearing to notice he presence of the other. But when a few rods separated them, each tturned and ad vanced .toward the other again, pass ing Just as they were about to meet This performance was repeated many times, and ..the curiosity of the boy and girl was roused to the highest pi ten. Their friend, the woodpecker, kindly volunteered to enlighten them. "That chap with the turtle-like Shell Is Johnny Giytodon; the other Is Arthur Mylodon. They are the only animals f their kind left in the w world, , you know; and so proud Is each of . that there is quit a rtvalrybetween them. Really, at heart they rs quite fond of each other, but their haughti ness will permit neither of them to aa- . dress the other first; so they march past, each hoping the other will speak. V "But since neither will speak, It seems to me that the ceremony will ;irobaby sro on forever," remarked? J'.iymona. Mr. Woodpecker winked en eye. would." said he. "were It not .for the .In terference of the Peerless -Orss. No sooner were ths words uttered than a partridge alighted oa a stump beside Mr. Woodpecker, and a rsjtlesnaks ap peared on the other side. Then, In unl ion, the partridge1 beat his winr with a booming sound upon the hollow stump. ?hr snake shook Tits rattle woodpecker rat-a-tapped upon a tree. Immediately this music oegan, jonnny end I Arthur forgot their ncestrai pride. Joined paws and began to aper in the most ridiculous manner. Round and round the two. uncouth creatures whirled. So grotesque, and clumsy were their antics that Ray and Raymond were convulsed with merrl ment? As the time of the music be came quicker ths enjoyment of the dancers Increased until they seemed almost wild with pleasure. Something whirred cnlnously by Ray's ear. In a second, orchest-a and dancers had diaappeared. To their astonishment Ray and Raymond , found r themselves , Raymond was the first u recover from urprlse. Running forward, he vcmA from the ground a rude arrow, tipped Human beings!" h tCONTINUED NEXT 8UNPAX) 4 righoraan'g Joks. Sammy was looking at a fins string of trout ths old nsherinan cairied. . . , "How do you catch themr' be asked. The old fisherman rolled the tobacco s In his cheek and solemnly rep"s- m 'Why you see, we wait until the fish pokes up their heads, . and then we throws a running knot over 'em and hauls It taut" Sammy tucked this wonderful bit of Information away in his head. When ha i returned to school, after the vacation, , tie was not slow in imparting it to his comrades. Finally the story reached one of the older boys. They teased the little fellow unmercifully, and for many.' going-to lasso-some -ct thoss fine trout, j Vows near , ths orett little t Marlanv' Victoria ' and , ' N ' Roberta, D Pled tha surface of Delightful breezes rip- rf the nlacld water enf .. brought refreshing coolness to the three girls. For a Ions- time thv rented with. out A Word, admiring their beautiful surroundings. Then Marian broke the . -J silence. .'. 1 ..-v . v "I wish I had lived in the days ct ehlvalry," said she; "that I dwelt in a magnificent castle from which I cqujd rids, forth each morning, a way, to the hunt, and be envied ot .all ths great ladies In the land." . "I would also live In a grand castle," . murmured Victoria "but, instead of a swift hunter, I should like to have g AttheHcmt quiet, mute.. Arid every , day . I should tide among my people, relieving all suf fering and doing my utmost to pro mote happiness." "Oh, how I should llks to be a power ful fairy, perching In my home among the swaying tree branches and looking down Into ths dwelling of every in habitant of the country! Upon the noses of mean and wicked folks I should make warts appear, or disfigure them In other ways, so that their bodies would be as ugly as their characters. Oh, I should be the Fairy of Justice!" cried Roberta. A swallow gracefully winged his way across the lake. Right by ths three girls he flew; and it seemed to them he twittered In their ears: "Your wishes shall be granted." ,. y e "Will yon hunt : this mornm-, most gracious lady?" asked the huntsman, aa he stood with a hooded falcon perched upon his gauntlet But Lady Marian shook her head dis contentedly. "I am tired of hunting 1 every day. I am tired of doing the same things time and time again. What a dull place this Is!" ' Meanwhile, throngs of beggars were crowding about the good Lady Victoria. To all she gave Impartially; and many unworthy fellows took advantage ot her bounty. Then, too. however industrious ly she distributed her gifts, still she. T as besieged by clamorous cries for help. At last she saw clearly how impossible It was for any one person tor relieve all the suffering in the land. Nor was the Fairy Roberta altogether happy, now that she had ialned unllm- Ited power. It Is true, upon great num bers of persons she cast heV spell, caus ing them to appear frightfully ugly. But her conscience reproached her, for she was not sure that she had not wronged some innocent people. She oe gan to believe herself a poor i'elry of Justice, indeed. The three girls were again by the lake. Together they compared their adven tures. " 'I don't believe, after all, that I wish to be the grand lady who lives in a castle," concluded Marian. "Nor I," admitted Victoria; while Roberta emphatically declared that she wouldn't be the Fairy of Justice for anything. It seemed that through the swallow they had learned well the Value of con tentment , - . , , Walking on His Head BOYS who have tried ts know that It Is by no means a simple feat to walk -for any distance upon the bands. How, then; do you sup pose any one could walk upon his head? And yet this has been accom plished by. a man . named Baptists Cromwell. -In the picture you see Monsieur ; UPON THE BALUSTRADE ; I ... ' ' - V . Cromwell "walking" down the stone balustrade of the City Hall at Char Idttenburg. Had he fallen over the outer edge there would have been a drcp of over 200 feet to the flaging be flow. No wonder his attendants were mervous: Polly Evans would advise cult , and less dangerous teats, , . 'A 1 :
