Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 5 November 1892 — Page 12

INDIANA.

Interesting Dispatches from Various Parts of the State.

Want Ten Dollars Raise.

.. INDIANAPOLIS, Intl., Nov. 2. —The committee representing the dispatchers and operators of the Big Four system in a demand for an increase of wages left Tuesday evening, having-laid the matter before Superintendent Peck and Superintendent of Telegraph Rhodes. The committee stated they would expect an answer by the last of this week. They declined to make any reduction in their demand for an average increase of SlO per month per man. If t.he advance is not granted the dispatchers and operators will appeal to President Ingalis before laving the matter before the chief of their order. The granting of their request means :in annual increase of expenditures of close to £75.000.

She Cninp oinis.d I ho Suit. LOG ANSPOUT. Ind., Nov. 2.—The S10,000 damage suit of Mrs. Francis Maurice against Mrs. India Callony was compromised Tuesday and dismissed from the docket. Jt is not known how much was paid, but the sum is variously estimated from Si,000 upward. Mrs. Callony is the widow of a former wellknown business man and a. sister-in-law of George Stevens, ex-superinten-dent of the Wabash railroad. Mrs. Maurice is the divorced wife of John .L. Maurice, a wealthy business man. 11 er complaint was adultery with Mrs. Callony.

No More (.iirls at Central.

LA PourR, Ind., Nov. 2.—The new telephone exchange just completed in this city and known as the Strowger automatic telephone system is now in successful operation. The system •differs from the old in that it does away with the "hello girls," the switching being operated and performed automatically. La Porte lias the honor of being the first city in "tvhic.li the system lias been introduced. Thursday will be celebrated by entertaining a special train load of capitalists and electricians from Chicago, New York, San Francisco and Europe.

Thrown Into the River.

ENGLISH, Ind., Nov. 2.—While a funeral procession was crossing the bridge over Oil creek, 10 miles from liere, Monday afternoon, bearing the remains of John Jainisen to the Jfrave, the bridge gave way and precipitated seven two-horse buggies into the creek below. Those who were injured the most severely were: Anthony Robertson. collar bone and right arm broken, sind Thomas Rathbone, hip dislocated. The hearse had just left the bridge when it gave way. Three horses were shot on account of injuries received.

A (iriiilKe Leads to .Murder. PitiNi:r:To.\, Ind., Nov. 2.—Abilm Montgomery shot and fatally wounded his brother-iu-law, l&aac Newberry, Tuesday. Both are well-to-do farmers. There has been a bitter feeling between them for some time. They met at Montgomery's mother's, near town, where the quarrel was renewed. Montgomery is in jail and Newberry will die.

"I4'sit li of Jdlin M. I'VusUu.

SOUTH 1!I N:I. Ind.. Nov. 2.— Mr. John M. Fenska. who was so frightfully burned in a gasoline explosion Sunday morning, died in terrible agony from his injuries Monday night. Mr. Fenska was 4(1 years of age and formally years had been foreman of the ('liver ulow works foundry, lie. leaves a wife and four children.

A 'IVrribU* (tenth.

OKT A\ A F., ml., Sov. 2.—.1 nines McMillan, while oiling a shaft, at the Horton Manufacturing-Co.\s plant, had his clothing caught. His body was whirled around fifteen times before the machinery could lie stopped, both legs were broken, his collar bone fractured, ami the ribs 011 the left side were pressed into his lungs. He died in a short time, lie leaves a familv

Tore His Head n.

WIN A.MAT, Ind., Nov. 2.—Ferdinand Wiltzer was training a team of colts Tuesday, lie had fastened to the neck yoke a rope and had thrown the other end across his shoulders. The colts became unmanageable. Wiltzer fell between two stumps of trees and became wedged and the colts started 011 a run, tearing Wiltzer's head off.

liurned to Death In Her lloi BATKSVILLK. Ind., Nov. 2 Mrs liuima Andrews, aged

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burned to death .Monday evening in her 1 home near here. In her enfeebled eondition the old lady got too near the tii e, when her clothing ignited and she died in a lew minutes. The fire was extinguished by neighbors before milch damage was done to the house. 1

1'lieivinK Toliaeeo Causes a -Murder. LOG A N'si'oitT, Ind., Nov. 2.—Charles I Harrison, of Adainsboro, kilied llenry I'arker Monday nig-lit. Both were sons of prominent farmers. The two quarreled over a plug of tobacco. Parker hit Harrison with a club and Harrison returned the blow with a stone, fracturing Parker's skull.

lirutal Abuse of ive Stoek. VAL.I'AHAiso, Ind., NOV. 2.—Unknown persons visited the stock farm of D. E. Simon, near this city Monday night, knocked the horns off of his fine Jersey cow, drove a sick horse through a barbed wire fence and turned the other stock into the public highway.

Woman Burned to Death.

BOCHESTKK, Ind., Nov. '.'.—While •working around a range Tuesday the •dress of Mrs. Joseph Bobbins, the" wife of a pioneer farmer, caught lire, and •before assistance could be given she •*vas fatally burned. 4

lirotliers Charged with Murder. LLUANON, Ind., Nov. 2.—Arthur and Alva Hampton, brothers, were arrested at Thorntown, this county, Tuesday morning, charged with tiie murder of their cousin, William Morrison, at Manson, Ind., Monday night.

SCHWATKA DEAD.

The Explorer Summoned to Fathom Eternity's Mysteries.

HIS SUDDEN DEATH IN OREGON.

'leked I'll In an l'nconscloun Condition on the street -He Hud Taken Laudanum, Kitlier with Suicidal luteut or as Medicine.

AN EXPLOKKK'S SAD FA TIC. PORTLAND, Ore.. Nov. 3.—Lieut. Frederick U. Sehwatka, who made his name famous bv commanding the expedition to the Arctic region in search of the records of the lost Sir John Franklin party, is dead. The lieutenant was found at 3 o'clock Wednesday morning lying in First street, near Morrison, by a police officer. By his side was a half empty bottle of landaniim. He was in a comatose condition and was immediately removed to St. Charles hotel, where be was placed in a chair. The supposition at first was that the lieutenant was intoxicated, but as his condition grew alarming at the end of an hour the patrol wagon was called and the sick man was taken to the city jail. Dr. Wheeler, the city physician, at once discovered that the lieutenant was suffering from what appeared to be narcotic poisoning. From the jail the lieutenant was immediately sent to the Good Samaritan hospital, where everything- was done for him, but he died at 5 o'clock a. m.

Taken to Relieve SuH'erinp. Lieut. Sehwatka had been suffering from a complication of troubles and had shown symptoms of apoplexy on numerous occasions. His life had been marked by such a degree of conviviality that his stomach had of recent years given him much trouble, and for the purpose of finding relief he used small quantities of laudanum, usually taking- from fifteen to twenty drops. Tuesday eveningiliis stomach trouble came 011 with such severity that he complained bitterly and sought relief. Going to a drug store he asked for two ounces of laudanum. The druggist asked him if he had a prescription. He replied that he had not, but as he was a graduate of a medical college. he could soon write one. The druggist replied that it was not necessary, and gave Lieut. Sehwatka the drug. He went away, and after visiting a political club he was not seen after 9 o'clock until picked up on the street.

Dr. S. Wheeler held a post mortem examination Wednesday afternoon. The brain was taken out intact and registered a weight of 5-I'. ounces. The tissues were all in healthy condition. with slight traces of alcoholic congestion and slight adhesions to t.he membranous lining of the skull. The-e was nothing to indicate apoplexy, and the only assignable cause of death is that Sehwatka tool an overdose of laudanum for the purpose of relieving the pain in his stomach. No arrangements have been made for the funeral.

Was In Good Spirits.

Dr. Nieklin, an intimate friend, said: "The lieutenant and myself took dinner Tuesday evening together, and I left him about 7 o'clock. He was in the usual jovial mood, but complained some about a pain in his stomach. Hi6 prospects were encouraging, and he expected soon to perfect arrangements for going to .Mexico, where lie had a gigantic scheme with some Mexican laud company. He was also enthusiastic about his plans for having the government make a national park of Mount Hood. He seemed to feel highly encouraged and believed all of his plans would materialize."

Lieut. Sehwatka'* Career.

Lieut. ScliWiitUu wns born in Caieun, 111., on September 181!!. After ^radu.ilion at the United Stales Military academy in 1871, lie was appointed second lieutenant in tlie Third cavalry and served 011 garrison and frontier duty until 1377. He studied law -and medicine iind was admitted to the bar in IH7." and received his medical degree at Ilellevue hospital. New York, in 1H70. lie then resolved to search the Arctic, regions for traces of Sir .lohn Franklin's party, which had been lost, and obtaining leave of absence in 1S7H her lilted out -an expedition and .sailed iu the Eaihen for King William's land.

In the Areties.

On September 22, 1880, the party returned having discovered and buried manv of the skeletons of Sir John Franklin's party and removed much of 1 he mystery of that expedition's fate. I.iout. Sehwatka found the grave of Lieut. John Irvine third ofllcer of the Terror, and. in addition to many interesting relics, a piper which was a copy of the Crosier record that was found in by Lieut- William I\. liobson, of Sir Leopold McClintocU's expedition, and which contained two records, the latter, under date of April 2f, 1848, stating the death of Sir John Kranklin on June 7, 1S47. This expedition was also noted for the fact that he made the longest sledge journey on record, having traversed •V-'.'il statute miles. During the trip he discovered Hock'.- river, which he named in honor otf President Hayes. Lieut. Sehwatka was led to make this trip by reading the story of Cupt. Thomas F. Harry's whaling expedition iu Repulse bay in 1871-'73. Capt. Harry met with Esquimaux who described strangers who had passed through that region several years before,and who had buried papers, silver spoons and other relics in the cavern. The result of Lieut. Schwatka's explorations created a great sensation at the time throughout the civilized werld.

Explored Yukon River.

He afterward explored the course of the Yukon river in Alaska, and in July. 1881, he rojoined his regiment. The August following ha resigned the commission of first lieutenant, Third cavalry, which he had held since March 18, 1879. Two years later the New York Times fitted out an exploring expedition and placed Lieut. Sehwatka in charge

Nearly three years ago, W. J). Boyce, of Chicago. sent him to Mexico to discover and bring back to civilization a race of people known as the "cave dwellers." Ho cucceeded 111 getting three different bands or families of these people, bul all got away from him except the last family, which he took to Chicago and put on exhibition at Central Music hall under the manag&ment and linanciai backing of W. D. Uoyce, of that city. After exhibiting these people tliero for several months, he sent them buck to Mexico.

Lieut Sehwatka received the Hoquette Arctic medal from the Geographical Society of Paris and a medal from the Imperial Geographical Society of Russia. He was made an honorary member of the geographical societies of Geneva, Home and Bremen. Among his most noted writings are "AIOIIK Alaska's Great River" and "Nlrnrod in the North," published in 1885. and "Tho Children of the Cold," published in 1886.

'l'he town of Callery Junction, Pa., was almost entirely destroyed by fire.

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H00SIER HAPPENINGS.

Electric Flashes from Various Portions of Indiana".

liurned to Dentil.

BRAZIL, Ind., Nov. 3.—Mrs. Sarah Shepard, liviug a few miles southwest of this city, met with a horrible death Tuesday afternoon. She was 104 years old and lived with two of her stepsons on a farm. It was the custom of the boys to leave the old lady at the house alone during the day while they worked on the farm. Tuesday evening they were attracted to the house by the old lady's ,screams, when they found her lying on tho floor in a nude condition, her clothing having burned from her body. She was terribly burned and died iu a lew hours. She was unconscious when found and was unable to tell how the accident occurred. It is thought her clothing- was ignited by a spark from lier pipe. Mrs. Shepard was the oldest woman in the state and enjoyed good health.

Damage by a liale at Jellersonvillo. JKKFKUSONVILLE, 1 nd., Nov. 3.—Aj strong gale, accompanied by heavy rains, passed over the city Tuesday night, doing great damage to resideuces. The storm was fiercest on tho river. While the Louisville and Madison packet Kanawha was rounding- at this port to land the steamer became uncontrollable, due to the high wind blowing at the time, and was forced broadside against the steamer Sunshine, The Kanawha was well laden with passengers and a panic followed. Tho larboard side of the boat fore and aft was badly damaged, bull rails and stanchions broken and a portion of the boiler dock torn away. The Kanawha was unable to proceed to Louisville.

Hilling in tho Riee Will Case. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Nov, 3.—Judge Brown, of the circuit court, Wednesday decided that the will of the late James 11. Rice, the democratic politician, had not been properly probated, and that the clerk exceeded bis by admitting the instrument to proIrate outside of open court. This was a victory for the contestants, and formal objections will be offered to admitting the will to probate. It is charged that tlie signature to tlie will is not that of the deceased, and also that he was unduly influenced by his sister, Mrs. Ryan, iu making the will, by which lie disinherited his other sisters.

I'olieo Stopped the Fight.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind., Nov. 3.—There was an exciting prize tight in Mozart hall, this city, Tuesday night between Joe Foppiano, an Italian fighter of note, and Chris Wrade, a local pugilist. The men weighed in at 150 pounds. Foppiano received the most punishment, and when the police stopped the battle in the fifth round Wrade was clearly the prospective winner. (Jus Hill, the champion club swinger, acted as referee and declared the fight a draw. About So,000 was up on the result

Miss (iriltln Dpclurecl Insam*. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Nov. The insanity proceedings against Miss Anna Griilin, the young woman who created a scene at St. Joseph cathedral by declaring that the "Lord, ruler of the universe," had decreed her to become the wife of Rev. Father Gavisk, ended abruptly. The defense which had been begun by her relatives was withdrawn and the commissioners declared her iuSliilO. 31 isfting :iml Much Wanted.

J'KF'KKISSO.WILLK, Ind., Nov. .1.—Henry A. Richards, treasurer of the Roman Knights of St. George, has been missing for several days. Richards' sudden disappearance has revealed that he is a defaulter and forger and guilty of obtaining money by false pretenses. As treasurer of the Knights of St. George he is a defaulter iu the sum of S2UU. ?-•. *,

Suit for Slsintlcr.

(losnrc.w Ind., Nov. 3.— KaulTman entered suit in court Wednesday against

Mrs. Anna the circuit Edward R.

Laeey, a well-to-do coal merchant, for

alleged slander, asking So,000 damages.

Mrs. Kaliftman is the foremost woman doctor of this section. The defendant made a partial public retraction and subsequently repeated the objectionable words.

Removed to 1'revont a Lynching. COUYDON, Ind., Nov. 3.— Sheriff Shuck was taken to Jeffersonvtlle Wednesday for safe keeping. Marshal Heath was murdered in cold blood by Shuck Tues-

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My sweetheart! my leveling! 'you darkened all the day. When from my silent dwelling your footsteps turned away, The morn was dark as midnight, the noonday sad as dr.wn, The milk white daisies drooped their heads along the dewey lawn.

My darlingl my dearcsti sought the garden round, But never in a blossom your precious face I found. No rose was red beside your lips, no lily like your throat, No sound or thrilling of your voice in any thrush's note.

Ah I what is like your eyes, dear! gray sparkles of the sea, So clear and crystal shining their beryl glances be. And where is any flower of all that any may coin pa re With the softly dancing glitter of the sunshine in your liair?

Alone through lingering daytime I listen for your feet, Those springing steeps no longer along the pathway beat. I hear the dewdrops rustle in the branches overhead, But home and you together for many a day have tied.

My life is sad and weary, too dark with want and pain, But your dear eyes would bring its light and gladness back ajxain. Mv soul is tired of desert sands bereft of cheer and balm, For you were like the diamond spring beneath its lonely palm.

Come back, come back, my darling! Across the spaces hear1 Come light this night of grief and gloom, my

Ilespcr shining clear,

Not long have 1 to linger, not long to call or cry, Come back, my treasurei come, my heart, and bless me e'er 1 die! —Rose Terry Cooke, in N. Y. Independent.

IVAN, THE COURIER.

A Thrilling Experience in the Wilds of Siberia.

Ivan Valosk and his wife had come from Russia to settle in Siberia. They

authority were both young, and with the greatest hopefulness looked forward to their future in the new country. Although agriculture .is the principal occupation,

Ivan did not undertake to leave his Russian home and make the long and tedious journey for that purpose. He had been appointed by the government to fill the office of special dispatch agent and postman on a section of the great post road.

This groat postal road, as it is called —not because the mail is carried over it, for in Siberia flic mail service is not very eliieient—along which wheeled vehicles pass in summer, and sleighs, with a greater rapidity, in winter, extends from one end of Siberia to another, beginning at Tyumen and ending at the port of Vladivostok,. on the sea of Japan. -•••.:

A dismal day was drawing to a close, and a fine snow, falling slowly, was blotting out hill and dale like a somber curtain, l'he air was still, but bitter cold, and the ice under the thin coat of deceiving snow was like glass, and most treacherous to poorly shod horses.

The mail from the west had been brought in by Ivan some two or three hours before, and he was impatiently waiting to return—not waiting for mail, as there was none, for mail was seldom carried west from Vladivostok except when some ship arrived, and even then there was little but leg-al and important documents were often carried by the mailmen. Official men of Vladivostok very often had occasion to send such documents to like men of other towns on the great postal road. And this cold night Ivan was to carry such a one. This was what he was waiting for, and as he contemplated the weather he became impatient and even a little anxious: but his moody reflections were suddenly checked by I the arrival of the document. Now, this especial paper was of the utmost importance, and Ivan was given eareI fill instructions not to lose it and by all I means to have it in the hands of the party to whom it was addressed at. a certain time ihe nc.vt morning, lie must not fail in this, for tiie most di.--wuuld follow

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Four WAYNK, Ind.. Nov. 3.—One of the largest crowds that litis assembled at a political gathering- in this city rtur ing this campaign listened to Robert T. Lincoln Wednesday noon at Princess rink. Excursions from all directions poured in during the morning and the dipiomate was given a very enthusiastic reception.

A Novel Kxhibit.

JKFFEUSOXVII.LE, Ind., Nov? 3.—A model, composed of iron and steel, of the Jeft'ersonville depot of army supplies and intended for the World's Columbian exposition, has been completed by direction 6f Col. Henry C. llodges, U. S. A., in charge of the depot. The model will be shipped to Chicago in a few weeks, &

People's l'sirty Ticket Sniasluxi p. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Nov. S.—A special to the News from Jeflersonville, Ind., says: "Every man on the people's party ticket recently nominated in this county (Clarke) has withdrawn his name, and the party has gone completely to pieces here.

A i'*nshionnhl« Weilillng. •V£S5'M? ..S: HUTLKR, Ind., Nov. 3.—Grant Fislc, ol Toledo, and Miss Mao Boots, of this eity, were married Wednesday eveningin the presence of 400 invited guests. It was the most fashionable wedding that has ever taken place ii De Kalb county. Mr. Fisk is a Toledo traveling man.

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soon astride his horse and on Ins way towards his destination, a town some sixty miles distant. It was in this town I that Ivan lived, and his route extended from here to Vladivostok. Two montns' experience during better weather had made Ivan perfectly familiar with the road, and on this night, although it was snowing hard and was extremely cold, he dashed along, whistling cheerfully,

ing it as disagreeable as possible.

The snow fell faster and thicker, and only close at hand were the trees on the ways.de discernable, and then they towered ui in the darkness like so many leafless skeletons.

The horse which Ivan rode was an excellent one and possessed a great power of endurance but above till he was noted for his lightness of foot, and, although he had often been in dangerous positions, had never been known to make a misstep.

Imagine, then, Ivan's surprise and alarm, on going up a slight incline, when his horse suddenly slipped, and by a great effort saved himself from falling-. Ivan felt the blood rush to his head as a startling fact occurred to him. Never before during his life did fie remember neglecting a duty but on this night of all others, when his safety, perhaps, required it, and although he had fully intended to do it, he had actually forgotten to have his horse newly shod before leaving Vladivostok.

The horse needed it, that was certain, as Ivan easily saw when he took the trouble to watch his movements closely.

The situation was uncomfortable, to say the least. Anyone who has taken a journey during stormy winter weather along a country road alone and at night, knows how dreary and lonesome it is but when, added to this, one is in constant expectation of his horse slipping and falling, the situation is not to be envied at all.

Ivan cheerfulness entirely left him when he discovered that he was riding a smooth horse, but instead ho wore a j? it

look of anxiety and displeasure combined, which deepened as he advanced. IIow gloomy it seemed! The sting-ing wind went through him to the very marrow, but iu his vig'ilancc his nerves were, strung to their utmost tension, and the feeling of coldness was almost obliterated.

Ilis mind now ran in one channel to guard against the slightest misstep which his horse was liable to make.

Thoroughly engaged iu this he failed to notice the change that was taking place, and which had been going on about him for some time. lie rode for some distance, and all the while deeply' engaged in watching his horse. Then, suddenly, the snow ceased falling and the clouds began to break up.

This cheered Ivan up considerably, and when, later on, the moon rose, shedding its pale, welcome light upon the snow-clad earth, he was imbued with the hope of reaching his destination in safely.

A great part of his journey was over, but the shade of anxiety which lie still wore did not leave him, for lie knew that the worst part was still to come— a hilly, thickly-wooded portion of country just before he reached the end of his journey. He had been riding through a comparatively level section, but here was the dangerous part, and he knew that it would be tedious and slow, for he would have to walk his horse all the way.

It grew colder, and his hands, holding the bridle check, became numb. Two moderately 5.Seep hills had been passed in safety, and the thought of being near home added much to Ivan's hopefulness.

There was a profound silence—the silence of a midwinter night. Not a sound but the hushed sighing of the wind and presently the scream of some wild creature away beyond the summits of the hills. What a beautful night it had turned out to be! Ivan could not help admiring the effect of the moonlight on the white snow.

He had just crossed the summit of the hill and was slowly descendiag the other side. lie was holding tVs cheek in one hand and was beating the other against his chest. Thinkingof the beauty of the night, he neglected, for the moment, the care of his horse.

What harm a moment of nnwatchfulness causes! How did Ivan know that his innocent, admiration would cause a serious accident which might have been averted had he been as vigilant as he should have been, as he bad been at first?

Yet an accident did happen, and a serious one, too, which was no less than the one he had been guardiug against during his siow and tedious journey.

It was also sudden, so unexpected that Ivan was not. able to save himself. He was tiling heavily upon the hard frozen ground, bis feet tamrled in the stirrups. As a consequence the force of the fall was upon his head and shoulders causing insensibility almost immediately.

The horse, in his blind struggles to save himself, made matters worse by slipping and plunging. Struggling tc gain a footing cn ice, when be has oncc fallen, is a task which is extremely difficult for a horse to attain. In this case the slight sloping of tlie ground made the matter almost impossible, and it was only after repeated efforts and falls, a great many on the luckless, insensible rider, that the horse once more gained his feet, fortunately leaving Ivan free upon the ground. Thoroughly frightened, he. dashed off at mad gallon toward his homo. llow long he lay unconscious in the cold snow, Ivan, of course, had no means of knowing but when his senses did come back to him he seemed to be waking from some horrible dream to a worse reality. Tho pain war- excruciating and he was almost certain that both his legs were broken or at least terribly strained and wrenched. A sickening faint.icss stole over him as he tried to move, and he found he could c\o nothing but lie still and submit to fate.

Hut ah! what would that fate be? A chill of horror, succeeded by a feverish flush, stole over him. as, for the first time, he realized his awful position. Already he was numb with cold, and he knew it would only be a matter of time till he should pass beyond all suffering.

To be there unable to move, with the knowledge that every moment he was freezing to death, was agonizing to poor Ivan. Then he thought of his fatal neglect, his moment of liuwatehfulness, and knew that his punishment had been swift but sure.

How fast his thoughts flew' What would his dear wife do if he died? Was she waiting for him now, he wondered. Ah, indeed, perhaps the waiting would all be in vain.

Unt what is this hope springing up in the heart—what—what—and yet, what a mere chance it was! Was it possible, was it probable? Ilis horse! which way had lie gone? Home'.* Ah, if lie only dared to think so! But why not? lie was headed that way, and the sight of a riderless horse galloping into town, even if it was late, was sure to attract attention. A search would bo made and he would be, found. But oh! would tliey be in time? Would he last? He would try and do his best, at any rate. What ought he to do first, how keep his blood in circulation and the awful demon cold from getting a firm grip upon him? He turned his head from side to side and called. Again and again his voice rang out, causing a weird .and hollow reverberation. How

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strange it sounded! What utter stillness followed! It seemed to get colder, and lie was now calling with the desperation of despair. A half hour passed, and he felt the unmistakable drowsiness stealing over liim. Ilis wounds pained him fearfully, and he thought his head would split. Still he did his utmost to use his voice. He was getting weaker and weaker, and a fever was beginning to set in. Lie called art.d listened, then called again, but no answering hail came to his ears.

And yet, hark! what was that rustling? Not the wind, surely. It sounded like a step. lie. turned his head in tho direction from where tho sound came, but saw nothing. Again he called, and again he heard the sound, seemingly nearer. Why was tliero no answering hail? Once more his voice rang out upon the crisp, wintry air. This time there was an answer. A low growl sounded close to his right. lie turned his head quickly, and there in the bushes, not ten yards away, iv a sleek panther crouching upon the ground and lashing its tail as though ready for a spring.

To describe. Ivan's emotions is simply an impossibility. Utterly powerless, he could only await the end which was so sure of coming.

With almost a superhuman effort he tried to move, but this only brought forth a low growl from the beast. Slowly he put his hand to his hip pocket where he was accustomed to carry Ilia revolver, but found to his dismay that it was gone, having probably dropped out of his pocket when lie fell from his horse. Thus his last hope perished and as calmly as he could he resigned himself to tho fate which must come Boon.

Gazing steadily at the panther, ho was so engrossed, his thoughts and his efforts, to detect the slightest movement, that he failed to note at first tho sound of hoofs. The panther noticed them, however, and turned his head, growling savagely. Nearer and nearer they came, and the reader may imagine with what joy Ivan at last heard tiiem. The panther growled louder and lashed the ground with his tail.

In liis desperation Ivan screamed: "Help! helj! he—!" '-'-J The beast had bounded forward.

Crack! The sound of a rifle shot echoed from rock to rock and Ivan saw a liuga body descend upon him, felt the awful shock as it struck his injured body, and once more he became unconscious.

It was six weeks later that reason returned, six weeks of untold suffering, during which the vigor of young manhood fought desperately against grim death. Six weeks of anxiety to a loving little woman whose only thought and prayer were for her husband. But it was over at last. IT'1 '.vov.ld v^c^ver.— Ilenrv Eastman Lowell, iu Boston 1 ravellcr.

IN A RUNAWAY TRAIN.

Two Men Who Hud Evidently Never Suf« fered from insounna. Mr Crofutt tells of a thrilling experience in Echo canyon, when a train of sixteen flat cars loaded with ties and iron rails, was making its rapid way down to Echo City. The train had proceeded but a short distance down tlie canyon when it was discovered that it had parted, and four heavily-loaded cars had been left behind When the accident happened the grade was easy, and the portion attached to the locomotive had gained about half a mile on the stray cars, but now the. latter were on a down grade, and rushing upon the train with lightning speed.

Two men were on the loose cars, and might put on the brakes and stop the runaway. The whistle was sounded, but they did not hear they were fast asleep. On came the cars fairly bounding from the track in their unguided speed, away shot the locomotivi and train. "Let on the steam!"' came the order, and with wild and terrible screams the engine plunged through the gorge. "Off with the. ties!" and the frantic men cast them off as they flew, in hope that some of them would remain on the track, throw off the runaways and thus save the forward train.

Down the gorge they plunged, the wild whistle, signifying "switches open," all the time tliriling the air. That there was trouble was well known at Echo City, though its nature could not be surmised, and the switches were all ready.

If the leading train had but the requisite distance, it could pass on while the following cars might be switched off the track and spend their force against the mountain side. On shot the locomotive, the men still throwing over ties, and suddenly, just as they reached the curve outside the station, thi-y saw the dreaded pursuer strike a tie am 1 plunge down the embankment ..lo the valley below. "Down brakes!" screamed the engine, and a moment more the ears entered Echo City and came to a standstill.

The excited crowd, alarmed by the repeated whistling, set off toward the scene of the disaster to bring in tho dead bodies. When they arrived they found the two men unharmed but bewildered, sitting on the greensward. They had slept soundly all through their perilous adventure, until the moment when they were tossed down the valley.—Youth's Companion. J-

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