Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 8, Number 25, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 15 December 1877 — Page 6

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THEilAIL

PAPER

FOR TME

PEOPLE.

THE EA £t$*

SS8SS1

BV *U» MULOCH,

Why do we heap huge mound# of years Before as and behind, «7'* And .scorn the little (lavs that pass it,

Like angels on the wind Each, taming roand a small, sweet fiule/ An h"aattfu1 as near— BfrrfUiw It Isso small a face

We will not see It clear. .- vr^a,$*. And no It turn* fr man and gees 1 $ A war tn sad disdain Though we could give our Uvea for it,

It never coin« twain.

DON" CALL IN THE MOUSING

Now, Ronald, yon know that I love yon You know that my pioralseisi rue Ard I think there 1* nothing more pleasant

Than leading the German with you lint listen. rvosomethlnK to whisper, Be Hure 'tis no perilous warnIng. Put your fears all to rej»t, 'tis a simple request. ~Piea«vft:nald, don't calln the morning, How. Kona d,don't wrinkle your forehead,

Andop*n your eyos 'Ike a goose Don't try to look rueful of horrid My lov-, It will be no «se. On* can't arrange puff, braid and ringlet,

With only a hair minute's warning, And when dcshal/ille one really can't say One longs for a call In the morning. Rdkldex/mamma think) It Is silly,

And a irely dear mamma must know, For sh?'s been a leader of fashl These thirty odd sead ns, or so. Don't talk of simplicity, dearest

What's beauty withoutsom** adorning? One looks like a fright after dancing all So

night. Konal Id. don't call In the morning.

SARATOGA.

—AN—

Iff I) I AX TALE OF FHOXTIER LIFE.

A TRUE STORY.

I" Saratoga was commenced in The Patunlay Evening Mall, Vol.8, No Jd, uotober tt»h Bnek nun hers can be had of news* dealers, or at this pitlce,or sent by mail for live cents each.]

CHAPTER XXI, MR. VALCOfR.

If the reader will tak« the trouble to recollect, or, if ho can not recollect, will bo «t the pains of turning back and re ferring t« some of the incidents related near the commencement of this story, ho will lind that the flrat mischief attempted by wild Jacob was announced bv the gray hound that had accompanied the p»»rty. Since fclie fright which tho poor dog subHoquently got froui the crv/v.tnan, we have entirely overlooked hit* 'movement*, or, rather, he had disappeared from our little drama.

At tiie time of these occurrences, Mr. Valeour, the father of Luelle, was, as ban boon already intimated, remaining at ftallslnn, then a place of much more frequent resort than Saratoga.

He had boert too' feeble to accompany his daughter on the little excursion wl:h ('nlonel Belden's family, bn', had urged her to undertake it, thinking that It would be aaourco of much pleasure and healthful excitement. The day on which thavs'arteJ had, with tym, pass- «»_ jiJa

turbed When

eveniug *et in without their reappear ance. Then some hour* were passed by him in conversation among hisacanain tance*. niter which, and still early in the evening, he had retired to his chamber.

.one. Ttios* who huve for the first time found t:.ennelves in a retired country hamlet, surrounded by forest, will recollect the overwhelming sense of retirement and isolation from mankind which they experienced. There is something In the prevailing allenoe, and somcthinit more in the slight noises which pervade the air and enforce the notice of the sertses, which awakes in the h^art Mew and vivid emotions, refresh'ng to the jaded mind, and long retained in the memory. The little un duliitiona which agiiate the atmosphere like pebbles or drops of rain falling into a still pond, only seem to create a more profound repose. At least, they give the suggest! of it.

To all these impressions the old man was suspectlble. He enjoyed the s/ivan scene fr.mi his open window. Tha mooulight, falling on dark green trees, ever a grateful and beautiful spectacle, was to him, »t that moment, peculiarly pleataiH. From his casement, which opened f«oin a room next above the ground tl or, he could look out. and divide his nlances* between the shadowy earth below and the effulgent sky above studded I* pile stars. He paced his rw«'. ». -v* then slowly pausing stlnierv »,* w» enjoy that scene of *imrular rap ard Jovellnesa. Mstnling there he .u',1 uear the low hum ol insects, and catch themft and delicate odor of wild ti .wera, arising from the bh»w»miug wori.l below, s»ilw d«w dtttoenued upon U.

Ah he was pa*»lmr, 'k«d panSied by the window, he fn~••*-3 tnn» h» \t

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aottn 1, dHtant, taint, at w—a sound still dittettsat from all Olben* which art se from the d*eliiiiir» and wilderness around aim. He listened attentively, but it was not then repeated. He resumed hi* slow and meditative pace. \Vh«n airaln he came along by the open o«u»rlitem. a«aiu did thst ur off Intonation lr*ak upou Wts ear. In few ments it lwK*aH'- more market! and now It might be taken for the howl of *ome distant wolf, or for s'une other of the wild and inelan^huiy sound* which at nlath s.»ir,ctim«« disturb the s-HUMe* of great loresta.

Again it sHrtinded forth: but whether from the old mans *m?y or not. it aeemed tn have becoorn mora regular, ami lUeexprewloo ra^ panioned, more hmnao and th*n the coarse crv- of a wolf, or sharp wall o' panther.

Though still judging it to be of Httl* or no accouut. Mr. Valeour, In his sentry like pacing to and fh, and pau»ing. ooul not avoid attending to the ever swelling and more #onoita*outcry.

The Uttie village, or rather hamlet, •eemed to be wrapped in repose So people were astir. In those primitive days, early hours both In retiring to rest and in rlsiag ftwai it, were practiced.

Beooming more and mote interested

nrcm a so that eooiraftw* much so hi* ast*'• '.ishtB'' J'id somewhat to his alarm, h? was fiamliiMto

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sent forth by his own dog, returning to bim In this unwonted and ominous manner. This conjecture turned out to be correct for In a tew minutes after he got sight of the animal approaching the house. Leaning oat of the window, and calling :o the dog by name, he saw the latter exhibit sigua of recognition.

For the old man to descend and let his faithful follower into the dwelling, was but the work of a moment. When he returned to his room, be endeavored to ascertain by such marks «s might be upOD tbe quadruped, wh6th*r floy, fcnd what circumstance of an unusual char acter bad taken place. In this be was disappointed.

Tbe dog was panting, covered with dirt and moisture, and exhibited other signs of a long run and great fatigue but there were no marks of violenoe, no spots of blood, torn skin, or wonnded limbs, to indicate that any straggle bsd taken place.

For all this the dog appeared to be ill at ease and though be answered to the caress of bis master, and fawned upon bim in bis gladness, yet he would still walk restlessly about tbe room, whin Ing piteously and now and then •scratching at the door. Then cowing to tbe old man's side, he would again fawn upon bim, and look wistl®lly into his face. From this he would sooietiines turn quickly and walk to the door, looking back, as if he sought to lead the way, ard wanted to be followed.

To all these signs tbe old man was irost attentive. He puzzled his brain with useless conjectures, and with more useless apprehensions. A dog is socounted the roost taithful of followers— the most reliable and incorruptible of friends and for what cause th one had thus apparantly abandoned his mistress seemed Indeed a mystery. It was not in the nature ottbe animal to tire of the woods, and it was hardly a possibility that it could have got lost. Could it have wearied of the unenterprising society of ladies, with whom there was but little activity, and no hunting? But then, what was the moaning of those prolonged and tnournlul howls, which in the depths of night had heralded its return?

What forebodings of instinct, what subtle and instinctive sense of misfortune, had awakened the apprehensions ol the poor brute, that he should come thus in thedarkness, to announce tbe mystery to those who might feci interested in its sotution?

Mr. Valeour bad seen too many vicissitudes in tbe course of a long life, had been accustomed to too many false alarms and empty premonitions of evil, easily to give way to asenseof unknown calamity. In the present case, however," it was more than himself that he felt to be concerned. His daughter, more precious to bis heart than his own life— than all his earthly or future hopes inigbt be threatened with, or surround ed by dangers, from which the humble energies of a poor dog would be power less to relieve her, but might not be entirely uselt'sa in summoning aid. Long and painfully, and with nervous uneasiness, did the old man pender on the circumstance.

As yet, he csMed upon no friend. He thought that bis fears might be looked upon as idle, and treated with ridicule by others not so deeply interested as himself. Still he resolved, on the next morning, if no information arrived, to seek out an explanation by some personal eflort. He determined, in that event, to set forth himself and even if be had no attendance to find out bis

.. .. 'VI uwii »*IW« «V"»| UW UUU UU HliMJUUOU' O V" ed quietly over. He did not expect the daughter, aud assure himself of her safeimmediate return nf the psrty, and was ty.

£nrt,

With these resolutions, though with many misgivings, he at last scugbt repose. Slesp, however, to the aged, comes slowly, and lingers reluctantly. Hours passed away without his closiuif his eyes. The lethargy of age is not snc

evening, he bad retired to his chamber, bis eyes. The lethargy of age is not snch uanging uusues. The night had been a quiet and jieaceful as to soothe the brain or hush the nerves ca»ulotusly asrtd^,^ wid^disdosed to quiet.

Dull wakefulness haunted the old mun on his uneasy couch, like a black winged phantom, ever brushing bis eyelids at they drooped in forgetful nest and adding coherence to his thoughts, as they sought to mingle in unconnected oonfusiou. Thus uueasily did he lie and to*s wearily upon his fevered bed of anxiety.

Rosy morning, with its bright snd virgin I.lush, was already crimsoning the east, before full fo'rgetfulness fully rested upon the troubled spirit of the old man. Then indeod, the wand of sleep would seem to have been waved ovejr him, and to have dropped Its dew ol repose upon his eyelids. Slumber, that sister of Death, as called and sung bv the classic poets, then sat beside bis couch, and like a watchful nurse, smoothed his pillow and quieted his uneaev spirit.

Morning camo with its wide spread, pale light. Birds and bees awoke to labor and. to song. Sun rays stole under thickly laughed trees and through closely drawn curtains. Men and other animated creatures walked abroad. And in the tnll career »»f the new *H»rn cycle of light aud life did the old man again awake, unrelresbed by sleep an un-ooth-ed byttemporary forget fulness. ...

CHAPTER XYII.^1 JOB US PBRIU

When Walcott and bis two associates, Catfoot and M'Carty, started for the s^c ond lime, in pursuit of Jacob, they «t firs' supjKJsod that be might havo uot hack into the cave. Knowing his violence, and the II: tie restraint which even beauty, youth and lnnwence could ex erebe upon him, they had but small expectation of finding poor Joe alive. Still the conceits of a eras? man are so erratic —so out of the ordinary course of thought—his conduct Is governed by motives so peculiar and altogether Incalculable, that all speculation as to what had heen done, in tbe present case, was entirely ldl*.

As it was now daylight, they bad but little difficulty, at first, In following the trail. It did not point oj lead to the cave, but kepi away to the eastward and southward. From this circamstance they supposed It not unlikely that tbe futfntive bad betaken himwlf to bis old haunt on tbe brink of tKe Ksyaderoaeeras valley, tn this hypothesis of abor.t ail hour they came into the viduity of that place. tbey paosed following .. engaged In misehioi be noisy and uproarious enough to be heard. Having waited for aome time, however, without bearing the expected sounds, It was determined to proceed.

When

they arrived near to the copes,

in tbe midst of which was Jacob's place

ing tfc»fe sbowed column oi smoae rising

a short ve, distingu$*h, iy above the plaiK It wasnM intuj that he tlHHight, that the! thin* tor Jacob to ^v» afire built •nutvi li\ rtad no echoed In the distaaos, ai was nw |«tiwd forth iu meJaucboly sliarpiiesms upon tbe night air closer 8t and.

neither more nor

leas than hw or yelp of a honnl ft seemed rapidly ap-

It was shocking to imagine, uselesa

TTT11TWTm.

ar08e.

UU ^lUWUU, by movement, diebushes In tbe di-

l« WW livii (til D»U UUUP| VMS Mwv WW "W cure tbe person of so dangerous a character to prevent tbe recurrence of events like those which bad reoently taken place.

For this reason Waljott was proceeding with unusual oantion. He knew well that unless he could come suddenly upon bim, and in suob a way as to render escape difficult, if not impossible,

bbSgofdruX him^in'a^i'rect1chasw

times heavy and dark, as if wet or fresh fuel was added to tbe fire from which it sprung.

The air, meanwhile, was so motionless thst tbe tall vapor shaft generally seem _r

otheis the view beyond. In the centre of tbe open space there, was a circle of dried sticks and brushAt one point'tbis was already in flames. In tbe midst of the circle and securely lashed tD a stake in tbe ground, was poor Joe, for wboui tbey were so anxiously looking. Singularly enough, be seemed more indifferent to passing events thsn they, for be neither moved or spoke and on a closer inspection it was discovered tuat he either was, or feignea to be f«st asleep. With tbe characteristic stoicism of his race, be bad witnessed tbe preparations for his destruction, with the coolness and apparent disregaid, which are generated by constitutional pblegm, or a sense of fatality.

The meanlug of all that Lad been done around bim, he well understood. He feltnimself to be a legitimate object ol Jacob's vengeance and now having fallen into his power, be expected noth

surprised at the manner in wbloh it was 1 kelv to take place. Like a sentenced convict, therefore, he could, and did sleep soundly, tbe hour before his execution.

The fire had not yet sufficiently advanced to disturb him by its heat. To a looker on, however, the sight was an ap palling one. The young man was eager to rush forward and release the victim at once hut the Indian, more prudent, still restrained bim. Up to this time thev bad se*n nothing of J*cob. Tbi« doubtless, was the causeoI Catfoo"sh|s i(**tion.

But they had not to wait louz for him. In a few moments, b-? was discovered

Jacob

eyes _r ... would take tbe homing brands from one place, to dispose them in another, in such a manner liattlie lin communicate more rapidly, and lnrn more brightly. Tbe fresh armful which

ti iiiiiiHfriTnii.niii,

TERRE HAUTE SATURDAY EY EN IN MAIL

well as By this time the fire had' considerably thick stnoke which

Increased, sed the

So far all was still, and that tall, white arose from it, mingling with Joes know, silent, spectral column ofsmoke seemed breath, and the growing best beginning would? .- .jj ... k. hmli of iKa in iffunt hia nakpri limba. he at lSSt I do to add to tbe profound bush of the scene. Catfoot was now detslled to move forward and reoonnolter. He dropped softly upon the ground, and by a rapid and stealth appeared beneath tbe

to effect his naked limbs, he at last awoke. In his first ance around, there was perceptible the startled look of fear. In an instant after, however, his ooontensnoe, which had thus been momentsri

uppranni uvumvu tut? uuoura iu vuo rectionof the spot over which the smoke ly disturbed, like a surface of w#^er

Walcott and M'Carty, in the meanbile, remi" —1 they stood.

ruffled hy a flaw of wind, settled beck

wliile!"remaiVied perf^ily outlet wh^re rUtMiTjaeoS'"&ThmTy 'watched, and t?.th legs as to prevent him from gtvintf desirable, not only —w

like a roast

S»!okhoi

7°aI

ed nearly perpendicular, and only young man then stepped q«'Ckly for-

waved or oscillated in various direc- ward, and just as Jacob had drawn back

He was on tha .int of moving forward tipon tbe suspected spot to ascertain directly how affairs stood, when suddenly the Indian re-appeared, and

I t!i plain win i.C'i tho siuoku arose. Where thty thoij were, the hill was exceedingly steep, rough and rocky, aud it was with no little difficulty that tbey made their way forward. The crest of the hill was sharp, like the angle of a wa'l, aud they were carefn. to keep so far below it that any person on the upper level, and a short distance back could not see ti em. Proceeding in this manner, it was n^t long hefore they came, as they imagined, within a short distance of the tire, the smoke of which had attracted their attention. They could in fact hear its crackling as dried sticks and twigs seemed to be baaped upon it. The odor of smoke, and the peculiar hitter vegetable smell of burning leaves, now also became perceptible. It was evidently neccssary that they should exercise greater care than ever. Keeping close together, what little communication took place between them, was done more by looks aud signs than by words..

At length they reached a spot where above them, and fringing the edge of tho clivity, was a thick line of overbanging bushes. Catfoot thrust these

tions, as a suspended rope will swing his powerful arm to pierce the bodyjf j, money, but they do not. with the lightest breath of wind in a still his victim with the weapon be carried- V» atmosphere. Walcott** hand was laid upon bis shoul

This extreme quiet rendered it more der. likely that if Jacob was astir and any The crazy man turned fiercely upon where near at hand he would soon be bis interrupter, but his eyo quailed beheard from. After waiting with pa- fore the bold, determined glance which tience for a long time Walcott began to was bent upon him his arm dropped, think that he was taking unnecessary and bis manner at once became pacific pains, aud that it might all be for noth and submissive. iQg.

Mr. Whittaker,' SBid Walcott, 'you have carried on this jest long enough. You must not frighten people any more in this way, or by and by, they may

suoaeuiy me iiiuiau ro-Hu^iueu, auu think you are in earnest. Catloot,' hs by a sign gave tbem to understand tbat continued, turning to companions, they should lollowr hiui. He went to 'you and M'Carty had better take Joe the right of the course at first taken, as out of tbs fire while I have some private if he intended to turn the position sup- with mv friend Whittaker posed to be occupied by Jacob, snd the others followed him with as much silence and caution as possible. After creeping along for some distance they came to the brow of the bill, and passing over it, Catfoot changed bis course to the left, aud then moved directly tow

out of tbe fire while I have some private

conversation Witb my friend Whittaker

here. This last direction was quite unnecessary, for the two men were already engaged upon tbe task indicated. Meanwhile, the condition of poor Joe had become critical indeed. While the smoke had grown almost suffocating, tbe fire itself WHS beginning to scorch aud blis ter his naked skin. Though he uttered no cry or complaint, and though pride, or obstinacy, or aboriginal superstition, thus sealed his lips, all manifestation of fear and agony could not be suppressed The sco.died fiesh quivered, and the fixedness of despair shone in his eye. Trie arrival ot Walcott upon the scene did not entirely reassure bim for Walcott he no *r regarded as his mortal ene my. and he looked for no forbearance or kindness at his hands. It was not until the other two men had kicked aside the firebrands around him, and cut the thongs which bound bim, that he began to re jover hope, and to believe in the reality of his reseue.

Fortunately no great evil had yet been done. With the exception of a little blistering, he found himself so far unscathed. But bis limbs were stiff from long confinement while he was so astounded by his sudden and unexpected release, th.+tfor a moment be stood like a man who had fallen asleep, and awoke In another world.

Meanwhile, Walcott did not for a single instant leave tbe side of bis prisoner and scarcely did lie even turn away his look from him. It was a sort of moral chain by which he kept him fettered. This time he was determined to make sure work, and to allow no escape. The transaction which he had just Interrupted was a sufficient warning sgalnst any future negligence, and showed tbe im propriety and the danger of allowing such a creature any longer to remain at larger

As yet, poor Joe continued to be almost helpless. Tbe reaction of bis sudden escape united to the stiffness of his limbs, through which tbe arrested blood had bardlv yet resumed its circulation, rendered bim weak and faint to snch a degree that he sat down upon a stone hard by, to recover both his thoughts and bis strength'. •M'Carty,' said Walcott, 'be good enough to bring me some of those cords and some fresh bark. I perceive, sir,' be continued, turning to Jacob, 'that vou have been slightly hurt. We will

lug less tban death, #nd was in noway just put afresh dressing on tbe wound, .. t- .. apd {t Will then, dodbtless, soon get bet-

ter' Jacob's leg was, in fact, just telow the knee, already rudely bandaged up with bark and thongs. The injury had been caused by the bullet tired st him by Joe. The two meu soon came up. bearing the required articles. Jacob looked foolish enough, as he regarded his wounded log, aud saw the toils in his wounaea log, auu mo ...

In a few" moments. b- was discovered resting firmly upon bis shoulder, snd DID aia IH^'UH, «.

stealt illv entering tbe bushy inclosure his gase riveted steadily upon his face,

from the opposite side, bearing in his as if to read his intentions, and to be that mulo bad anything to eat again, he arms a quantUy of dried bushes and ready to thwart them, tbe crazy man bad grown so gaunt and gentle that he sticks, with which to feed the growing gave way to th* moral force

aware of the condition of his victim and reasonable, let me call your att?n««oto

went about preparing tbe fiery surprise these friends of mine. I^lieve^m ,Hard

Moving about on tiptoe, while his good enough

sparkled wUh teroci)us ^joy^he a few moments, while weaee what is we

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•i:

by the phlegmatic Meanwhile poor

"iSlbis request Jacob yielded a reluctant compliance. While the others stood

uiuro front of bim, very quickly removed tbe «oo° be brought was added to the circular rough binding in which tbe _»•_ mm

pile Tbe affair was growing critical, and Walcott waa growing more impatient than ever to rush forward at any hazard, in order to save tha prisoner from tbe leg not

swathed.

till ftlttDt «|r|HH«wvy bum f- 1» a I swMUy, a yomig infant It most have been wry painful

.-.v waiting tor some decisive event. When 'to ascertain whether or not the tmll is ther£ and aspects! iy at that hoar In the Jacob*-"* inaida. The ©Deratton will be a

^^otnsthin* reroarksMe. therefore, waa brash behind w^Tch hTs pursuer* lay ry for tbe moment, to tie yow wow, to all probability taking place. Could concealed, and took from beneath a log WhlWsksr, sotbat yon It be oottsible that be waa roasting his along liuurp stake which seemed to while I am engaged. Otherwise, von unfortunate prisoner ailve? In thst: have been prT*»red for tbe occasion and ease aome ouWv of pain would be which to all appearanee was sbout to be anaeimanu, heard. And supposing tbe prlaooer al- used as an instrument of tortare or as a gave the Utter a signiflcant look. batlb'e aound Itself re*4y dead, wKt oannlbaTtboo^hts skewer, upon tbe body oi tbe poor vie- -Oh! as for that,' broke in Jaco are, and that it was might be entertained ttau

JtL ii&sdi

leg off

now that his prisoner was awake a.d whatpv. w»s forth loudly n.jury, and soon disco%*ered, what ... peculiar and dissonant in i*hler. had all along supposed, namely, that

!^ared

Tbe woond turned out to be more serious thsn wa» supposed. The ball bsd gone quite through the calf of tbe

MiBtaT death which so nearly awaited orU cut any of the large bloodvessels htm. He was still, however, restrained or'te

poor Joe, lashed securely to this time. J»ad msnds that tbe man shall not alt reticent, self-absorbed and silent in ti* midst of his family. Tbe woman who forgets to provide for her husband's tastes and wishes renders home undesirable for bim, In a word, ever present and ever demonstrative gentleness most reign or else tbe heart qparvea.

on, apparently as and swollen. To lodge from 3

tbs protectiBg bosom of its ly when Jacob was moving about. The woond will have to be probed, I Before interfering, Catfoot seemed am afraid,' said Watoott, looking up,

ippesrances il,espedal-

seemed to while I am engaged, uuwww, bv^hisoon

a rnyrr* for the occasion and may interfere wiuTme, you know. You fnf a IhSSr which to aft appearance was about to be unde^pd, M*^yT and Walcott

dost mind a scratch. You may cut

you like. It would be rather

pleasant just by wav of variety, you Hi

Is!

ha! D'u't you think it

'I do not think so,' replied Wslcott, 'nor do you and I be^ of you not to make any mor* such childish remarks.*

In the* meantime, the two other men had socured Jacob's hands behind him, and hound tliem strongly witb tbe cord they ha.I ''rousht. So far so good. The nr*xt thing would be, still under pretext

ruiueu vya uaw ui wiim,w»iw .. .... snd became qujet snd stolid ss before, of the wounded lsg, so to encumber a at l. .1 anrl II. .t l« aa In neanAnt I tn frrtlM trivintr

them the alio by running away. Wal •»rt«gain set himself to examine the

boj'hs shouted,'so hr! inv line red th* 'mil had passed entirely through, bullook! Yon begin te warm up at last There was thus no occasion for probing, do yon? You're not quite ro»dy ior the He then caused some fresh plantain first turn, or I'd give ye a touch of my lesvesto be pulled then hruisuig or fork "(here be gave a flourish to the mixing them with the soft inner rind of huge stake be bore in his bards). 'But elm bark, he made a kind of mucilagln wait till yon are

be bore in his bards). 'But elm bark, he made a kind of mucilaginarea little soft on one side ous poultice, which he spplied to tbe it potsto, and then I'll jist Injury. This was bound fast snd over a little to let out the steam, all and around the leg, were lasued a

ri you a IIUW Ml ICl/ HUl tun nwnui. an auu UUUHU «"D ««ft, You are nearly ready now are namber of splints, intended both

was out of the quwtion. toward the fire, balancing and pointing submitted to all these operations in si For some time after Catfoot bad dis- his formidable toasting fork, as if he lence. He was not so wild as to be the appeared beneath tbe underbrush bis was then ready to put his threat into dwpe of^so imanv pretended «j^ft"his two expcoUntcoujpauious heard neth- execution. The poor wretch withiu tha welfare but, he^ was atlll overawed ing from him. The smoke still rose fiery circle, gave one rapid glance areund and by some potent.moral force, fascl^above the trees, showing its high column to see if there was yet left him the least

sometimes white and thin, and some- chance of relief or eecape. None appear- immediate presence, and beneath the ed. Catfoot now silently thrusting aside the bushes in frout of bim, indicated by a sign te Walcott that be should pass through. This was instantly done. The

A W A A in an

be finished this he did in fact move preventV^from runn& The latter

nated

when bei^, ashe wss now, in the

eye of Walcott. A :i:' [TO BR CONTINUED.]

A 8TOB OF REAL LIFE. Mr. arooney is foreman in a found and gets thirty dollars a week. Wit

jyir. Marooney is ioreman in a iuuuiiry

an(J thjrty

thig

houge With

aWrty

dollars a week. With

salary the family ought to get along

well and save money, but they do not. Mr. Marooney has a cousin, a shoemak± er, who nly gets fifteen dollars a week, yet who sails right along in lightning express, while Marooney comes lag gins along in a freight with a hot box. 'How do you manage it, Jack,' he would frequently ask, 'to get along the waj syou do? Here you actually keep your famlly and ssve money on fifteen dollars a week, while it takes every cent I make to live, and I get double tbe pay!' 'Ob, I don't manage it at all,' says Jack, 'I just tak» my money home to the old woman on Saturday night, and she takes her five dollars to run tbe

and puts the rest carefully

away. 'Do you give her all the money?' asks Mr. Msroonoy, musing. •Oh, no, not quite, I keep outs littlo for tobacco during the week, and a trifle to keep me from feeling lonesome. If I kept it all in my pocket I would spend it sure, but Mary keeps it tight and safe.'

Mr. Marooney talked it over with his wife that night, and they concluded to try Jack's plan. The following Saturday night he brought home his thirty dollars, and keeplog back one put the rest in her keeping, and she promised to do her level best to set the table on but

The first Week she squeezed through somehow, and got along with six ana a half. Mr. Marooney was quite pleased and began laying awake at night think ing about what kind of a house he would build. He thought a plain rustic cottage with a bay window would be about right

The next week her expense account only footed up five dollars and eig ty cents, and Marooney changed his design for a future residence from frame to brick.

The next week she brought it down thirty cents more, snd he added a wing with a wash bouse. Then she made a superhuman struggle, quit buying milk, and came within two shillings of the goal for which she had been striving. Mr. Marooney decHed on an irou fence front of bis premises.

The next week she lost ground, slipped and came out at the six dollar post. Mr. Marooney thought a neat paling fence was good enough for auybodv, but .vben the ensuing week she came in with flying colors and struck the five dollar mark In both eyes, Mr. Marooney had the iron railing reinstated aud granite steps running up to the door.

The next week she took tha money she bad saved, went and bought her a love of a hat, too cute for anything, a black silk dress, and a cherub of a cloak, tbat made tbe woman next door ory with envy till her nose got sore, and Mr. Marooney came to tbe conclusion thst it didn't pay to live in oue's own property, keeping up repsirs, Insurance, etc., and tbe worry and stew in dread of fire snd esrtbqosices more than counterbalanced any trifling advantages there might be.—Cincinnati Breakfast Table

THE MULE STRIKE.

Once there was a mule. He had a pair of limber legs with heels at the end of tbem. Mule thought his master did not

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lve him corn enough to eat. So one as the boss wss passing behind bim, be lifted up bis heels and boosted bim on the other side of the barn. This was what Mr. Mule called a strike. He thought be could get it, tbough. He wanted more corn. He didn't get that.

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which he was taken but as, In fnrtlve He went to bed that night without hi: *»ri Imn lr ant nr,An TVio navt. Hav HA f^ifl fl (it HtlVl a lances he every IIOW and then kept watch for an opportunity to escMoe, there would momentarily shine, in his restless eyes, a baleful and malignant light. Bat with the haud of Walcott

day was

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veloped nim, as a caged lion refrains ground. Toe strike was ended.

Fortunately the fuel, hitherto, had from struggling with tbe unyielding hurned but slowly, or the arrival ot harsof his iron prison. Wa'cott and bis companions might S\lr. Wblttaker. said the young man, ,Wby my dear Mrs. Jones, how can have been too laie. Jacob seemed fully at length, 'now tbat yon are getting wny.myaj- 1— have been too late.

seemed fully at length, 'now that yon are getting afford to dress so extravagantly In

with which he should be awakened, have met them before. They will awjst remained in business, did be with the same air as tbat with which me in dressing your wound and after school children play a trick upon a that, will accompany us 'oaom#'Certainly, he has kept on going as sleeping companion. where yon can be better *red

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supper. The next day he did not have to work be did not have to eat, either. Heuidn't have any company. All he bad to do was to stand still nd think. He couldn't think whv that master of his did notoune to feed bim. Tbe next

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