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THE RED STORM Or the Days of Daniel Boone B y J 0 E L CHAPTER I. The vast forests of Kentucky had re verberated to the sound of the wood man's ax. The tide of population was flowing toward that wild and picturesque country which had been represented by those who had explored Its fertile levels as another Eden. A fort had been erected on the south ern bank of the Kentucky river by Dan iel Boone, that daring and indoniitabl- man whom no danger could appnll and no difficulties discourage. At the dis tance of eight miles from Boone's fort Captain John Harrod had built a sec ond fortification, while Colonel Logan had raised a, third at St. Aspnh's, in Lin coln county. The few adventurous set tlers that had penetrated into that coun try were continually harassed by savage ' foes, not unfrequently led on by French men and British Canadians. ' Bold men worked in the new clearings with' arms by their sides, and became soldiers by necessity. -The thrilling scenes that were of daily occurrence at that period eclipse the pen of romance, and imagination is surpassed by start ling reality. The shrill warwhoop grew strangely familiar to . the ears of the pioneers, and the shafts of destruction, hurled from the rifles 'of ambushed ene mies, were continually ' striking down friend and neighbor. Aided by the Brit ish posts at Detroit, Vincennes and Kas kaskia, the Indians began a war of ex termination. Against Boonesborough In particular was their hostility directed. A few rods below the Salt Lick, near which a fort and stockades had been erected by Daniel Boone and his asso ciates, there was a highly romantic spot, half shut in by trees. A grassy glade sloped down to the water, and gentle eminences, and rocks overgrown with verdure, formed very acceptable seats for those who might enjoy the tranquil beau ty of nature in her spring vestments. A young lady, in the summer of maid en loveliness, was reclining upon a mossy knoll, and the waters of the Kentucky were flowing at her feet. She had gath ered violets and evergreens, and a wreath of the latter bound her brows with a careless grace, while the former she was leisurely forming into a bouquet Her face was uncommonly attractive, and her figure very symmetrical in its outlines. That common figure of the blending of the lily and the rose was perhaps never more felicitously illustrated than upon the fair cheeks of Rosalthe Alston. The soft, pensive expression of the eyes, and the sweet light of intejligence that streamed from beneath the penciled lids, 4 were enough to fix the beholder's atten tion In a steadfast and admiring gaze. The sound of human footsteps upon the river's bank caused Rosalthe to cast hurried and alarmed glances around her, It was not deemed safe, at that time, for females to venture out of sight of the etockades. Rosalthe had In this Instance as on several other occasions, violated In some degree the established custom; for, from the spot where she had been reclining the stockades were not visible. , The cause of Rosalthe's alarm -wag dl Tectly apparent; a man appeared in the glade, and, without hesitation, approach ed her. The young lady drew the folds of her light scarf hastily about her per son, and was on the point of leaving the spot with considerable precipitation, When the intruder addressed her. "Stay, mademoiselle! Why should you fly at my approach? Am I indeed a savage? Is my skin red?" "Excuse me, Monsieur Le Bland," she said, rather coldly, "if my fears appear ed somewhat excited, for I did not ex pect that is, I had no reason to sup pose that my pleasant meditations in this agreeable retreat would be Intruded upon." "I am, then, It would seem, to be re garded as an intruder?" asked Le Bland, . In a tone less courtly than at first, i - "No matter, sir let the subject pass. ,., I seek no cause of disagreement," . re turned the lady, with a smile. "Neither do I, fair Rosalthe; your frown of displeasure would make me mis erable," said Le Bland, earnestly. A scornful smile played for an instant over the rosy lips of the lady; Le Bland observed it, and contracted his brows. "Coldness may not quite crush me," he added, "contempt I never could bear." "The old theme, Mr. Le Bland; the old theme," returned Rosalthe. "It is a theme never old with me. Small streams may be turned aside Into new channels, but large and swiftly Sow ing rivers cannot be easily diverted. It is thus with the human affections; when they become fixed and strong they cannot be changed or trained to flow in other directions. I have sought you, Mademoi eelle Alston, to lay bare my heart before you, and to ask you to see the treasures of love that are garnered there. But your impatient gestures, your curling lip, your rebuking glances, forbid me to pra ceed. "I am glad you have done," she said, "and you could not better evince the good sense which I have always given you credit for possessing than by so do ing. I will now return, and hope you will enjoy the beauties of this pleasant morning and of this lovely spot as truly as I have done." "Not yet, mademoiselle not yet, I have other matters to discuss which re el u ire your earnest attention. I refer to the dangers which environ and menace you on every tide. The red men of the wilderness are gathering in great nunv bers to march against Boenesborough end level it with the dust," returned L ROBINSON "Whence had you this information?" "From one of my countrymen whom I accidentally met while out hunting yes terday." "Who Incites our savage foes? Who supplies them with arms and ammuni tion?" interrogated Rosalthe, with in creasing earnestness. "I know what you mean," said Le Bland, coloring. "I am aware that it is reported that the British posts aid and encourage the Indians in their move ments. But to the subject unller consid eration. I have heard, -from undoubted authority, that Captain Du Quesne will soon appear before Boonesborough with a large body of savages, to demand its surrender." "And what will be the consequences if Daniel Boone refuses to yield?" "The consequences will be that Du Quesne will hurl his savages against Boonesborough, and take it by storm. The slaughter will, in such a case, I fear, be indiscriminate. And now comes the most important part of my business: It is to earnestly request you to go to Harrodsburgh, and istay until after this tragedy is enacted." CHAPTER II. Le Bland paused and waited anxious ly for an answer, but Rosalthe remained silent "Will you go. to Harrodsburgh, Made moiselle Alston, In order to escape the fate in reserve for yonder brave but infatuated families t" asked the French man, seriously. "And leave my dearest friends?" sain Rosalthe, calmly. "Your motives may be excellent, sir, but I reject your xoun sel. I will not go; I will remain and share the fortunes of those I love, what ever they may be. But I would 'not appear ungrateful. I thank you for your kind attentions. Adieu! ' My decision is final." "It is not it must not be!" cried the Frenchman, emphatically. "I can I will not consent to such a sacrifice!" "I cannot understand whence comes your Intimate knowledge of the contem plated movements of the Indians and their French and British allies," said Rosalthe. "Neither can I fully appre ciate the motives which can induce yotf to offer safety to me and no others. You have been for a period the guest of the settlers, and) Captain Boone, my father and others have treated you with kindness and true hospitality; why not go to them and make known the dan ger that is hourly drawing nearer and nearer?" "There are many reasons that shape my actions which I cannot explain, bnt a strong an irresistible desire to . save you has Induced me to give yon a word of timely warning." "My resolution to dare every peril with natural guardians and protectors is as strong as human will can make it," said Rosalthe. "Promise me, at least, that you will lock this secret in your own bosom, and reflect on what I have said for four-and-twenty hours," continued Le Bland, con siderably agitated. "I will make no promises, if you please," answered the young lady. "How vexatious! how perverse!" ex claimed the Frenchman, petulantly. "Mademoiselle, you must listen to rea son; you must be rational; you must promise to keep my secret for at least twenty-four hours," and Le Bland placed himself before her and barred her fur ther progress. Rosalthe quailed before the stern glances of Le Bland, and would have called for assistance had she dared; but the terror which the Frenchman's con duct Inspired, sealed up her' lips, and shrinking from him, she exclaimed: "I promise; let me pass." "It Is well; be careful that In some unguarded moment you do not betray the secret," rejoined Le Bland, In a mild' er tone, but without, moving from her path. "This Is annoying, sir, and 111 becomes you as a guest and a friesd," said Miss Alston, whose perturbation momentarily iucreased, and was now mingled with some just indignation. "Stand aside, sir, if you are a gentle man," said a voice that made Rosalthe's heart bent with gladness. She beheld a young hunter at the distance of a few yards away, with a rifle In his hand, a powder horn and ball pouch slung at his side, together with the usual accompant ments of Buch a calling. The stranger's face was somewhat flushed with resent ment, and his eyes were fixed sternly upon the Frenchman. Le Bland, who appeared chagrined and displeased, stepped from Rosalthe's path, bowed as she passed, and then turned towards the hunter with an presslon that might be construed into anything rather than approbation. With a smile of contempt he scanned him from head to foot, then remarked as if his words were intended for no ears save his own. "A knight In a hunting shirt a speci men 01 tne miant cnivairy oi iven tucky. Young fellow, what may be your business with me?" "I have no further demand to make of your courtesy, sir," replied the hunt er, looking after the retreating figure of Rosalthe. "Extremely modest and ingenuous youth!" exclaimed the Frenchman, iron' lcally. "By what particular combination of letters are yon usually known?" "The condescending monsieur wishes to know my name; it la Allan Norwood," replied the hunter "Did It ever occur to you, excellent Allan, that meddling with other people's affairs Is not always safe and profitable business?" said Le Bland, knitting his brows. - "I have some knowledge, proud Frenchman, of what belongs ro a gentle man. I know how to defend my honor, and punish Impertinence," rejoined Al lan. 1 "You are there, are you? You carry it bravely. I'll humor your mood, my doughty rustic, and though you are not my equal, I will meet you on equal terms. . Have you pistols, worthy Al lah?" . "I have, and yon may take your.eholee of the pair," answered the hunter, calm ly. "Let us walk yonder, then, out of hearing of the settlers, and adjust this little affair." " The two now diverged from the river's bank, Le Bland leading the way. rush ing aside the bushes at every step and passing over some pretty rough ground they soon reached a large growth of wood, free from underbrush and brakes, and emerging from that they" stood on the border of one of the beautiful levels characteristic of the country. Allan paused to admire the natural beauty of the spot, and the Frenchman observed him asknnce. While the parties stood thus a small bird alighted on a willow bush at about a distance of ten paces. "I'll trouble you for one of those pis tols, sir," Baid Le Bland quietly. Allan instantly complied with his re quest, and gave him his choice of a brace of well furnished pistols with rifle barrels. The Frenchman took one of them and remarked, with his usual court liness of style, "that he was considered a very good shot, but want of practice had unfitted him for nice shooting." With these words, and smiling agnia he raised the weapon, fired without much apparent care, and the bird fell dead. 'Rather clumsily done for me. i should have shot his head off; but it is all owing to want of practice. Be good enough to load It, young man, and we will soon finish this business," added Le Bland carelessly, but at the same time glancing stealthily at Allan to ob serve the effect of the shot. It Is one thing to shoot at a bird and another to shoot a human being," re plied the hunter coolly. "Such a feat does not surprise me; I have done as much myself. But there Is one' art in which I have never been emulous to ex cel; I allude to the art of dissimula tion." "Rash and foolish boy! You have pro voked your fate. Your tone and manners are highly offensive, and add greatly to the sin of your first rudeness," retorted Le Bland, angrily. "I care nothing for the loftiness which you affect; I only remember the cause of this auarrel. You offend an Insult to a vounz and beautiful maiden. I ap- Dear as her chamnion. and will abide tne result, whatever It may be," answered the hunter, firmly. Le Bland measured the ground by paces; and then walked back to his for mer position. "Who will give the signal to nre, since we have no seconds?" asked Allan. "I will arrange that. I have an alarm watch which Btrikes any given time, by reculated movement. I will set It so that it. will strike in precisely two min utes." Le Bland drew a repeater from his pocket and proceeded to set It with much nonchalance. When he had done so, he hune it by the chain upon a bush. A minute of deathlike silence elapsed, when the Frenchman suddenly dropped his weapon and exclaimed: "The game is up!" Norwood Instinctively turned his gaze toward the spot upon which Le Bland's eyes were fastened, and perceived a man of a figure bold and striking. He was dressed in deerskin hunting shirt and leggings, and his feet were encased in Indian moccasins. The handle of a hunt ing knife, the blade of which was thrust Into a sheath under the wallet, was visi ble, while in his right hand he held a rifle. "Tis Daniel Boone!" cried Le Bland, "Put up your pistols, and we will defer this business until another time; for I do not wish to Incur his displeasure." Allan mechanically placed his weapon In its accustomed place, and then Daniel Boone approached toward them. "Mr. Le Bland, what means this" "Pantomime, sir; nothing but panto mime," replied Le Bland, somewhat dis concerted by the reproving glances or the far-famed forester. "Let it end thus, sir, for we want no more diooq snea man husuiulo ueceu- slty requires. I perceive that there is a quarrel between you and " this ybung stranger; but drop It right here, and. let It go no further. If you are wise, you will take my advice", for I assure you that your friends at the settlement yon der are not numerous." The Frenchman reddened, and for a moment was embarrassed by the sharp tones and keen glances of the pioneer. "As you will, Captain Boone. I yield to your cooler judgment," he said at length. Boone stood for a few seconds as if lost In reflection, and then turning ab ruptly to Allan, added, with much frank' ness: "Come with me, young man, to Boonesboroueh. You appear to be of that class which we need at this crisis; vou shall be welcome to hunter s fare. This honest and open invitation made Norwood's heart beat with pleasure, for he trusted he should again see the fair mAldon fnr whose Bake he had dared the nrnnd Frenchman's ire. "Will vnn bo with us?" asked the nlnneer. addressing Le Bland. "Not now, I will follow presently," replied the latter. Daniel Boone and Allan Norwood then walked toward Bonesborough, whie the Frenchman, giv ing our hero a threatening glance, moved slowly away. . . (To be continued. CAUGHT BY THE Pneumonia Po'lowed La Grippe Pe-ru-na the Remedy That Brought Relief. Mr. T. Barnecott, West Aylmer, On tario, Can. writes: ' "Last winter I was ill with pneu monia after having la grippe. 1 took Peruna for two months when I became quite well, and I can say that any one i an be cured by it in a reasonable time and at little expense." Systemic Catarrh, the Result of La Grippe. Pe-ru-na Receives Credit for Present Good Health. Mrs. Jennie W. Gilmore, Box 44, White Oak, Ind. Ter., writes: "Six years ago I had la grippe, which Was followt d by systemic catarrh . The only thing I used was f eruna and Manalin, and I have been in b. tt r health the last three years than for years before. I give Peruna all t,he credit for my good health." Pe-ru-na A Tonic After La Grippe. Mrs. Chat. . Wells, Sr., Delaware. Ohio, writes: "After a severe attack of la grippe,' I took Peruna and found it a very good tonic." "Most Effective Medicine Ever Tried for La Grippe." Koht. L. Madison. A. M., principal of Cullowhce high school, Painter, N. C, is chairman of the Jackson county board of education. Mr. Madison Bays: "I am hardly ever without Peruna in my home. It is the most effective medicine that I have ever tried for la grippe." . Mrs. Jane Gift, Athens, 0 , writes: "I had la grippe very bad. My hus band bougnt Peruna f r me. In a very thort time I saw improvement and was soon able to do my work." Not Ambition fur Father. ' A New Hampshire man who had at various times been a candidate for public office, says the Boston Herald, has a small son about 6 years of age. The Herald says 0 years, and that part of the story la probably aa true as the rest. The lad, who had been meditating upon the uncertainties of kingly ex istence, asked his mother: "If the King of England should die, who would be king?" "The Prince of Wales." "If the Prince of Wales should die, who would be king?" Ills mother endeavored to explain, but the boy, with a deep breath, said: v "Well, anyway, I hope pa won't try for It." Kay Enough. "Well," pondered the new answers-to-correspondents editor, "I wonder how to answer this. Here's a sub scriber who wants to know what's a good thing to take ink stains out of white flannel." "That's easy," replied the sporting editor, "a pair of scissors." Philadel phia Press. Independent of It. "My friend, how can you consent to live under such a government as this?" "I don't." "You don't?" "No; I'm a-funnln' of a moonshine dis tillery." Atlanta Constitution. Catarrh is usually regarded as nothing more serious than a bad cold or Blight inflammation of the inner skin and tissues of the head and throat, when it is, in fact, not only a vexatious and troublesome disease, but a, com plicated and dangerous one. It is true that Catarrh usually begins with a cold in the head, but when the poisons, which are thrown off through the Becretions, find their way into the blood, it becomes a constitutional trouble that affects all parts of the body. It has more annoying and disgusting symp toms than any other disease. There is a sickening and offensive discharge from the nostrils, a constant buzzing noise in the ears, headaches and pains in the eyes are frequent, while filthy, tenacious matter drops back into the throat requiring continual hawking and spitting, and in certain stages of the disease the breath has an odor that is very offensive. Catarrh is worse in Winter, because the cold weather closes the pores and glands, and the pois ons andunhealthy vapors which should pass off that way are thrown back on the tender linings and tissues, causing the inflammation which starts the unhealthy secretions to be ab sorbed by the blood. When the blood becomes diseased with this catarrhal matter all kinds of complications may be looked for. As the blood circu lates through the body the foul mat ter fipds its way into the stomach, ruining the digestion and producing chronic Dyspepsia, or Catarrh of the stomach. It also affects the Kidneys, Bladder and other members of the body, while the general health is weak ened, appetite lost and the patient feels despondent and half sick all the time. But worst of all, if the trouble is not checked the lungs become diseased from the constant passage of poisoned blood through them, and Catarrh terminates in Consumption, the most fatal of all diseases. You cannot get rid of Ca tarrh by treating it with sprays, washes, inhalations, etc., because they only reach the membranes and tissues, while the real cause of the trouble is in the blood. These relieve the annoying symptoms for a time, but the poison is all the while getting a stronger hold on the system and when they are left off will manifest itself in worse form than before. S. S. S. is the greatest of all blood purifiers, and when it has cleansed the blood, this pure, rich stream circulates through the body, carrying healthful properties to the diseased parts. Then the inflamed membranes and tissues begin to heal, the dis- owowo PURELY VEGETABLE. ease permanently, and at the same time builds up the entire system by its fine tonic effect. S. S. S. is a purely vegetable remedy non-injuiious to the sys tem and a certain, reliable cure for Catarrh. Catarrh sufferers will find our free consulting department helpful in advising local treatment to be used With 6. 8. 8. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA, GAm GRIP - RELEASED BY PE-RU-NA Suffered Twelve Years Prom After Effects of La Grippe. Mr. Victor Patneaude, 828 Madison St., Topeka, Kan., member of Knights and Ladies of Security, writes: 'Twelve years ago I had a severe at tack of la grippe and I never really re covered my health and 'strength but grew weaker every year until I was un able to work. "Two years ago I began using Peruna and it built up my strength so that in a couple of months I was able to go to work again. "This winter I had another attack of la grippe, but Peruna Boon drove it out of my system. "My wife and I consider Peruna R household remedy." An Old Independent., The death of Senator David Wark, the oldest member of the Canadian Parliament, recalls an .anecdote which Illustrates his remarknble independ ence. At the age of 101 he was still holding the seat which had been his for almost half a century. During his last years his family had been worried about his habit of trav-, eling alone In mid-winter from his home in Fredorlcton, New Brunswick, to his post In Ottawa. They urged him to let his daughter accompany hlra. Senator Wark would have none of her. "A man of my age," he said, "has all he can do taking care of himself, without having a woman to look after." Running No Risk. Hardup I'll never go to that res taurant again. The last time I was there a man got my overcoat and left his In its place. Weloff But the proprietor wasn't to blame, was he? , , "No, but I might meet the other man." Tales. Against Conscription. The Idea of conscription has become more unpopular than ever in England since the Japanese introduced the new style of fighting. The Trades Union con gress In Leeds has declared by acclama tion against any Britisher being compell ed to fight for his country. ANNOYING .DANGEROUS Several years ago my blood was bad and I had in addition a dreadful case of Catarrh. My nose was stopped up,' I bad headaches, ringing noises in my ears and felt unfit for work. I com menced the use of S. S. S. on the recom mendation of a friend, and in a short time it oured me sound and well. It put my blood in good condition and I havo never had the slightest return of the) Catarrh since that time. GEO. D. CAEB, No. 209 Edgar St. Evansville, Ind. cnarges cease, tne general condition oi , the system is strengthened, every one i of the annoying and disgusting symp toms pass away, and the patient is left in perfect health. S. S. S. is the best remedy for Catarrh. It goes right into the blood and removes all effete matter and catarrhal poison and cures the dis BlaaA