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A DOCTOR'S MISSION
"Glenkoy,"
CHAPTER II. (Continued.)
"Things Logan to mend with him after
tlila and business prospered, and before
all years pasfeii away, speculation had
o enriched him timt n rouno uiuiseu
the possessor of millions. Retiring then
to private life, ha bought this place in
Youkera, In order to enjoy himself in a
quiet way. But ill health visited mm; a
trokt of paralysis rendered one aide
comparatively helpless, while the asthma,
which be had been subject to for many
years, increased to an alarming extent.
"During all this time one wild wish
has been his, and that waa to solve the
mystery of his brother's fate, and so
clear his own good name of the unjust
auspicious Unit otill clung to It. Lately
this wish has become uncontrollable. He
prays that he may not die with this stain
still clinging to his name. He has there
fore decided to ask you to undertake the
caae for him." ,
"But," here Interrupted the amazed
listener, "there must be some mistake. I
am no lawyer, simply a physician; and
as such, what can I do?"
"Everything. We think fur more than
t lawyer," replied Mr. Gray. "Of course,
you would have to sell your practice in
Nw York and aettle in England. There
yon, aa a growing physician, would gain
th confidence of the people. You would
be admitted to places where no one else
would, and could study th characters of
rich and poor.
"Sir Reginald Olendennlng married,
two yeara after the disappearance of bis
brother, the same lady who was to hav
been his bride, Alias Constance, and they
now occupy Ulendeunlng Hall. You will
probably be called to attend their fam
ily, and so can see the room where poor
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iiTifffll-lilli i inBM
A FLASH OF
Blr Arthur mot his sad fata, and can
study th location of th place,
"For all this trouble Mr. Roppelye, as
w will still call hlin, will pay you hand
somely. Five thousand per annum shall
be youra as long as lie lives; and at his
death you will, If successful, b munifi
cently rewarded, as his will, still un
signed, can testify.
"Are you willing to serve him a be
wishes Will you undertake th task of
clearing his good name of th foul as
persions cast upon It?"
There waa a long pause, during which
th pal fact of the Invalid seemed to
grow a tbade paler under hia eager gaze.
At length th alienee waa broken by Dr.
Elfenateln, who said In a calm, ateady
tonal
"I will undertake It."
"Thank you," murmured th sick man,
as he reached forth his band to clasp
that of bis visitor. "For this your sol
emn pledge, I aa solemnly promise to
place In your hands, through my banker,
the yearly sum of five thousand dollars,
end I will also provide for your future,
should my death occur before your task
la completed. Thia will of mlna is al
ready dictated, and only awaita my sig
nature. Mr. Gray, I will sow aummon
Mrs. Stobblns and on of my servants to
act as witnesses, while I writ my nam
to my last will and testament."
Mrs. Stobblns and Harriet Bevier then
placed their names opposite ss witnesses
to th solemn transaction, and again
withdrew, after Mr. Ilapnely had de
sired them to bid the coachman prepare
to carry Dr. Elfensteln back to th depot,
a hs had declined passing th uight
with them.
"When shall you be ready to leav for
England?" asked Mr. Uappelye, aa he
held bia hand at parting.
, "In about on week's time I think I
can settle my owu affntra, and arrange
a home for my mother during my ab
sence. I shall take the first steamer I
can, and will come again to receive fur
ther instructiona before I leave, if you
wish It."
Thu ended an Interview which was
destined to be the cause of bringing to
light events of the most atartling charac
ter, the developments of which would
place our hero amid scenes and circum
stances so terrible and tragic In their na
ture that could they hav been foretold
might bav caused inauy moments of
hesitation.
CHAPTER III.
Dr. Elfenateln did not see hia mother
on hia return, on account of the lateness
of the hour, but at the breakfast table
he met her.
"Good morning, my son," she snid,
pleasantly, on hia entrance; "so you huve
returned in safety!
"I have; and In a pecuniary point of
lew, the visit brought f great change for
the better. From this day I am to re
ceive tire thousand dollars annually, as
I have entered Into an engagement to
that effect."
"My dear Earle, you do surprise me!"
"This engagement obliges m to sell
my practice, and aall In aliout one week
to aettle in a country village in England."
"Oh, Earle!"
"Mother, dear, you shall have your
Cholc sow; whether to accompany ui at
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BY EMILY THORNTON
Author of " Roy Rcssuiii Role,"
"Th Fashionable Motheb," Etc.
once, or allow m to board you at your
brother's In this city for a few months,
until I survey the ground, and fully es
tablish myself. In case you remain, I
can any tlm com for you, after I see
uuam u'lll h . nnmianent home.
Perhaps I shall not care to remain after
a few months."
' "Earle, I dread the ocean, and I shall
dread a foreign home. Perhaps I had
best remain, as you say."
By th close of the week Mrs. Elfen
steiu was comfortably established in a
room furnished with her own familiar
things, while the son succeeded in dis
posing of th rest, as well as his prac
tice, and had engaged a passage on th
Oceanica.
A short visit was then paid to Mr.
n..ni.r. hn vivi him full Hirprtinns
IVBjiiv, niiw 6 " ... - "
how to proceed, and many minute details
of th place and Inhabitant, rroinismg
to write weekly, keeping him Informed
of every movement, the young man few
houra later was upon the outward bound
ateainer. Surrounded by strangers, it is
not a matter of surprise that a feeling of
weariness and almost desolation crept
over him. II turned away from his post
of observation on deck aud aought the
mors lively saloon. Taking a book from
on of the tables, he affected to read.
Presently his eyes rested upon middle-aged
lady, who seemed In feeble
health, aa ah leaned back languidly in
an easy chair, while her pale face and
.... . - .a 1 1
attenuated ngur spoil oi prolong ui
feringa, but a patient spirit. Her dark
eyes continually wandered towarda the
door.
Dr. Elfenateln looked at ber with In
creasing Interest
Suddenly a brighter look floated Into
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LIGHTNING REVEALED A FIUGIITEUL PTECTACLE.
th lady's eyes. Following the range of
her vision, he was surprised at In-holding
the most perfect picture of youthful
beauty he had evor yet beheld. It waa
all embodied In the person of a young
girl of about twenty summers, who smil
ingly draw near. She spoke, and th
melodious accents of her voic tilled
Eurle with delight,
"Aunt Gertrude, ara you weary? I
stayed out longer th,an 1 Intended, but
I could not bear to lose sight of the
faintest speck of th land we hav left
boh hid us. It has ail disappeared now,
and 'the aea, the sea, the deep blue sea,'
at thia moment la on every side, rising
and sinking In all Its beauty. Shall I
lead you to your stateroom, auntie? Per
haps It would be as well for you to lie
down before you becoin seasick and
fuint."
"I feel rather dizzy now, my lore, and
will take your advice."
Rlalng alowly, the feeble woman lean
ed on the strong young arm of her niece,
and ao passed to a stateroom quite near
th on engaged by himself, and tile
young physician smiled contentedly, that
they wer to be clos neighbors during
th voyage.
Several daya parsed In rather an un
eventful way, brightened occasionally by
a glimpse of tb young girl, whoa name
he found to b Ethel Nevergall.
On rough aud atormy day waa draw
ing to a clos when, leaving the damp
atmosphere of th deck, where he had
passed a couple of hours watching the
leaden sky and th storm-lushed waves,
Dr. Elfensteln, In passing to his state
room, waa atartled by a low cry of dis
may coming from th room of Mrs. Nev
ergail, followed immediately by the pale,
frightened face of her niece, who ex
claimed; "Oh, sir. something d-eadful Is the
matter with my sunt. Do you think
thers is a physician on board?"
"I am one myself. My name la Elfen
ateln, of New York. Shall I sec her?"
"If you will be so kind."
Stepping Inside, our young friend ad
vanced immediately to the berth, Vhere
he found Mrs, Nsvergail In a fainting
condition, caused by extreme exhaustion.
With th greatest sympathy, the doctor
at once applied proper restoratives,
which fortunately had the desired effect,
and aoon th young girl's feara were
calmed.
"Your aunt la better now, and I think
immediate danger haa passed. But I will
nut deceive you; hfr case Is beyond hu
man skill to cur."
"I know It, doctor, and she also is well
aware of her condition. My uncle died
in New York a few months ago, and in
taking care of him she contracted the
cold that haa ended in consumption. Our
family physician thought she might live
to reach th only relatives we have on
earth, residing In Liverpool and vicinity.
Do you think, doctor, that she will sur
vive until our passage la made?"
"I trust so. Good nursing sftrn ac
complishes more than medicine. We
will do all w can. Our staterooms are
fortunslely near each o;her, s any time
that I can b of service, do not hesitate
to Inform me," said the doctor, s he
bowed snd left ths narrow quarters.
On afternoon as Earl was standing
upon deck looking out upon th vast
ocean, be became conscious that a light
step bad approached and baited quits
near. - It was Miss Nevergall. While
hesitating to consider whether his pres
ence would be acceptable to ber, an ex
clamation of- terror startled him, and
glancing toward the spot where sua
stood, he saw that she waa striving to
steady herself, being dizzy from a sud
den lurch of th steamer. Springing to
ber side, he Instantly offered his arm,
saying, as ah gratefully accepted It:
"Allow me to assist you to a mor
quiet place where motion will Dot be so
perceptibl."
"Thank you," returned th young girl,
"I suppose I ought not to venture upon
deck alone, unused as I am to th sea,
but I am so completely fascinated by all
this restless seen. Aunt Is sleeping."
"I never look upon a scon liks this,"
snld Earle, thoughtfully, "without feel
ing my own littleness, when compared to
the All-ruling hand that holds utie hol
low in Its grasp, and rules the winds
and storms. But It seems quite calm
agiiin. Will you not Join me in a prome
nade? Th fresh sea breeze will do you
good after your confinement to th sick
room of your invalid aunt."
Dr. Elfenateln found his young com
panion an intelligent and brilliant con
versationalist. Th fascination of ber
cultivated manners Imperceptibly wove
a feeling of interne admiration around
hia heart, of which he was Ignorant, until
too late to avert what, had he rearlzed
th mischief It would bring to futur
feelings, he would have made a duty at
one to auppress.
(To b continued.)
Titles Were Up lor Sale.
rrlnce de Vitanval lg a man of cour
age and Imagination. He Is a young
Frenchman, whose real name la La
forge, who haa Just returned to Paris
after serving six months' sentence for
unlawfully selling order of nobility.
His history Is Interesting as showing
what a young man of Imagination and
courage ran do. A year or so ago he
began to negotiate with the Vatican
for a title. Had he, a penniless youth,
asked for a simple knighthood of St.
Gregory he might have bad some
trouble In getting It, but his aim was
higher than that. He asked for the
title of prlnee. The papal nuncio said
It would cost him f.10,000, and he re-
4 M. fl.
5 I t
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quested the nuncio to get the patent
The Vatican made him prince aud he
forgot to pay for the honor, which
minor fact, however, has not luvall
dated his title.
As soon as he got his title he organ
I zed an order of knighthood, which he
called the "Order of St. Leon," and
began to sell titles for this at a good
price to any one who wanted to buy.
A decoration is very dear to a certain
class of Frenchmen, and the prince
prospered so much thnt he confem
plated buying an estate on the Riviera
which would place his princedom on
a sure foundation. About this time
the law stepped lu and decided that
lie hud no right to sell the decoration
He was prosecuted and sentenced to
serve six months In Jail and pay a
fine of 1,(XX) francs. He paid the fine
and served his sentence. New York
Commercial Adverlser.
Outwitting; the Police,
Her Wolf von Schlerbrand, for a
long time chief correspondent of the
AsBOcilated Press In Berlin, tells a
story of his last weeks there. The
Argonaut repeats the tale. Schler
brand had given Information of a too
Intimate nature about the kaiser, and
was ordered to leave.
The American ambassador secured
a respite of two weeks for him, dur
ing which he could wind up his affairs,
but he was a marked man, and the
police shadowed him night and dny.
At last he hit upon the expedient
of placing a stuffed dummy of himself
on the front porch, with Its back to
ward the street, and while the police
sealously watched the dummy he was
daily slipping out by a side door and
going unmolested about his business,
disguised In a pair of blue goggles and
an old slouch hat.
The manikin sat In the chair, with
occassional Interruptions, from nine In
the morning till ten at night, and was
pulled Inside by a string at bedtime.
On the morning of Herr von Schier
brand's departure for the United
States It was turned with its wooden
face toward the street, displaying a
small placard for the edification of the
police, reading:
"Thanks; I'm off."
Eye to Economy.
Mother Do you think that young
man has matrimonial intentions, my
dear? Daughter -1 certainly dd. m.im
ma. lie tried to convince me last night
that I looked prettier In that two-dollar-
hat than In the one that cost
twenty. Judge.
$ theory and Practice.
Theory Is almost always still busj
taking aim long after practice ha?
made a bull's eye.
; WHERE THE GRCAT BATTLE OF THE YALU
' n mi i ii i i ,
- ; .l--r-...v-i ..m. n-mgfr
THE WHITE CROSS IN THE BLACK CIRCLE SHOWS WHERE OVER
Chicago American.
The accompanying map shows how
tacked and almost destroyed the Russian
River. The Japanese headquarters were
sians' at Antung. The little villages
and Klu-Llen-Cheng were occupied by Russian batteries,
the hills surrounding these places being fortified. Early
In the week preceding the battle the Japanese artillery at
Wlju and Ohongju, on the Korean side of the Yalu River,
and the Japanese gunboats which steamed up the river,
began a duel with the Russian artillery. Late Saturday
FIRESIDE JOURNEYS.
Mine is an humble, toilsome lot,
My horn a lowly cot.
And pleasant trips o'er land and sea
Nor wheel nor sail e'er proffers me.
Day holds me carebound, but th nigbt
Cheery with heartfire'a glowing light,
Vouchsafes rare Journeys with th elves
That hide in cover on my shelves.
From open page these curious friends
Come out at call, with power that aenda
Me in their wake, at lightning pace,
Through storied realms ot time and
space, -
From frozen fields of arctic snow
To vales where tropic splendors glow,
Past craggy heights, o'er waters wide,
Fearleas w soar, ws glance, w gild.
Famed kings and lovely queens w gret;
Knights-errant in their Journeys meet;
With founders and explorera atray,
Or talk with aeholars by th way.
Sages look on with solemn eyes,
Dropping their queries and repllea,
Whil mystic breath bewildering
dreams,
Till all th air with wonder teems.
The sweet hours come, the sweet hours
go;
Upon the hearth th fire burn low;
Then dainty singers, dreamy eyed,
From rhythmic covers softly glide,
Crooning their low, delicious runes,
Aud, lulled by cadence of th tune,
I fall asleep amid the elvea
That hide In covers on my shelves.
National Magazine.
-
ELL, Tom Llngfleld!'. sne
cried gaily, holding out ner
hnmi she came. "We
thought you had given up your own
country for good. You might have
dropped us a hint you were coming, I
think."
"I didn't know It myself until half
an hour before I sailed," he said.
"Well, here you are Sybil of old days.
I would hav known you anywhere,
though you have grown half foot
since I went away."
"Which Implies that I was rery
young five Jrear. ago." she laughed.
"I was only 17, and llttla ,lmPle
addition wilt enable you to observe
that I am not an octogenarian now."
"You don't look very old," be snld
critically. "I could almost believe that
nothing had changed since I disap
peared." "Oh, I am'worklng!" she said light
ly. "I hav been working three years
now. It Is great fun. So I walk out
every morning and I come In every
evening, and I earn my little salary;
and we pay as we go."
"Sybil." cried Tom, his accusing eyes
upon her. "And you never let me
know!"
"It couldn't be helped, Torn, dear,"
she laughed. "Besides, I like the new
life better than the old. My employer
Is lovely "
"And I suppose he Is some old fos
sil, making a fool of himself about
you?" Tom sold savagely.
"He Isn't so very old," said Sybil,
blushing still more now.
"And I am too later he said bit
terly. "I have dawdled about Austra
lia while my chance for happiness was
being lost here at home. Is It too late,
dear?"
"I am afraid It Is," she ald aoftly
and regretfully. "I'm afraid I Ilk my
employer very much Indeed."
With an Inarticulate speech that was
supposed to stand for good-night he
turned toward the door.
"Tom!" she murmured softly. He
was back In an Instant, looking at her
expectantly. -
"Tom." she almost whispered, "you'll
understand how It Is that I can't give
ATE BATTLE.
the Japanese at
army on the Yalu
at Wlju, the Rus
of Chlu-TIen-Cheng
him up. I have loved him ever since
I was grown up."
And then Tom accepted his conge
and went blindly out Into the night.
The next morning he went Into the
great business establishment, that was
now his since his father had died, to
bury his troubles In work. To the
manager he explained:
"I want to take hold pf things here.
I will take up the correspondence at
once. Have you a decent shorthand
writer now? not old Groves, I hope.
Send him In, please."
There was a quiet opening and clos
ing of the door as the manager went
out, and another quiet opening and
closing of the door as the amenuensis
came In. She stood before him, her
face rosy red, her pencil and notebook
In band.
The head of the Arm gazed at her
with astonishment and bewilderment.
Then he slowly arose.
"Sybil!" be said, with the light of
dawning comprehension In his eyes.
"I have come to take your letters,"
she said demurely.
"Am I your employer, Sybil?" asked
Mr. Llngfleld, still half-doubtful of his
fortune.
"I I think you must be," she said,
In deep embarrassment.
Tom Llngfleld walked gravely to the
door and called the manager from bis
desk. He knew when to take the tide
at the flood.
"Miss Harper Is going to be my
wife," be explained, thoughtfully keep
ing himself between her and the door.
"You will see that It Is Impossible for
her to go on occupying this position.
Will you find some one else, please?"
Chicago Journal.
PEDESTRIANISM IN' FRANCE,
Walking; Adopted as a Fad Cross
country Kuua Faahtonuhle,
With the true Gallic enthusiasm that
characterizes their acceptance of any
fad or craze, the French people have
taken up athletics, particularly the
cross-country run or walk phase of
the strenuous life, says the Illustrated
Sporting News. This movement, which
has had for It more direct Inspiration
THE LAST SNAG REMOVED.
Brooklyn Eagle.
WAS FOUGHT.
aJiaMuaJ
100,000 MEN FOUGHT A DESPEB- .
night the Japanese general, Kurokl, threw his twelfth di
vision across a pontoon bridge at Chaugju, while his boats
were shelling the Russians lower down. The twelfth di
vision seized the heights overlooking Klu-Llen-Cheng dur
ing the night and fortified them. The Russian positions
were untenable, and when the second division of the Jap
anese army crossed at Wlju the Russians were soon com
pelled to retreat, In the face of the Japanese artillery Ore,
across the little stream, the Al-Ho, and flee toward Feng-Chuen-Cheng
(Feng-Wang-Cheng).
the wholesale pedestrlanlsm that has
affected all England during the sum
mer and autumn of the present year.
Is confined to neither class nor mass,
but Is the property of the whole peo
ple. What Is unquestionably the greatest
of'cross-country runs, or, for that mat
ter, of any such contest ever held, was
celebrated at Paris on Sunday, Nov. 8.
'i his affair, called "Le Marche du Petit
Matelot," In honor of a Parisian firm
that provides 10,000 francs In prizes,
received 4,348 entries In advance. Of
this number 3,800 men, the employes
of 100 business bouses in the French
capital, started on the forty kilometer
Journey, and 1,347 of the contestants
covered the entire course. The several
prize winners were separated at the
finish of what proved to be, apparent
ly, a four-hour Journey by seconds only.
So great was the Interest taken In
the affair that more than 200,000 spec
tators witnessed the start and finish
of the contest, many others lining the
roads traversed by the walkers, so
that the competitors went through liv
ing hedges practically the entire dis
tance. Each competitor wore a bras
sard a sort of white sleeveless Jersey
with his number on the breast Sol
diers and gendarmes on horseback
were called Into use to handle the
crowd, while on the march, once the
small army had started, automobillsts
and cyclists, deputized as marshals,
saw to It that the prescribed condi
tions wer adhered to, and that each
contestant was unhindered or unaided
In his race.
Safety Within Prison Walls.
Mrs. Henpeck I read this morning
about a man who was arrested twenty
minutes after his wedding and sent to
prison for fifteen years. Isn't that
awful?
Mr. Henpeck Oh, I don't know.
The law doesn't compel him to take
his wife to prison with htm. Balti
more World.
The trouble with the man who tells
a good lie Is that he admires It so
much he keeps on adding a few trimmings.
GEO. P. CROVELL,
' successor to K. L. Smith,
Oldest Siubllihtd House la lb valley.
DEALER IN
Dry Goods, Groceries,
Boots and ShoeSf '
Hardware,
Flour and Feed, etc,
This old-established bouse will con
tinue to pay cash for all its goods; it
pays no rent? it employs a clerk, but
does Dot have to divide with a partner.
All dividends are made with customer!
in the way of reasonable prices.
Lumber
Wood,
Posts, Etc.
Davenport Bros.
Lumber Co.
Have opened an office in Hood River.
Call and get prices and leave orders,
which will be promptly filled.
D
ELIOHTFUL ROUTE
AYUOHT RIDE
IZZY CK AGS
Kfif CANONS
A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY
Flee Nature In all her glorious beauty, '
and then the acme of man's handiwork.
The first is found alone the lin of th
Denver & Rin Uranrie Railroad, the lat
ter at the Bt. Ixuis Fair. Your trip will
be one of pleasure make the most of
It. For information and Illustrated lit
erature writ
W. C McBRIDE, Geo. Aft., FortUni Ortfos
;ON TON BARBER SHOP
L. C. HAYNE8, Paor.
The place to get an easy shave, an up-to-dat
hair cut, and to enjoy th luxury of a poroelala
bath tub.
E. WELCH,
THE VETERINARY SURGEON.
Has returned to Hood ltlver and Is prepared
to do any work In the veterinarjrlln. He can
be found by calling at or phoning to Clarke's
drug store.
HE NEW FEED STORE,
On the Mount Hood mad, south of town,
keeps constantly on hand the best quality of
Groceries, Hay, Grain and Feed at lowest
prices.
D. F. LAMAR, Proprietor.
J7UREKA MEAT MARKET,
McGUIRE BROS., Props.
Dealers in Fresh and Cured Meats, Lard,
Poultry, Fruits and Vegetables.
FREE DELIVERY.
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