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$A I â€".A0CIMINq done :. BC IBQUITCG We descended on Yank like a storm. | "Nothing." 1 replied. "What is there 1 wili say that MeNally at any tiMme o po gone?‘ was irresistible and irrepressible. .but "Dou‘t knuow." said be. replacing his aspecially so in his cups. We laughed ‘Plln: thee sreund the stem of Ht, "I uwarselvres sick that afternoon. The was fond of those people." Morenas were enchanted. Under inâ€" s "So was â€"I." 1 agreed sincerely. structions. and amply supplied with ‘"Have you thougbt what a lucky es dust, Morena weut to town aud re ‘eape you yourself had ?* turued with various bottles. ilenon‘ Yauk nodded. We sat for a long Morena cooked a fine supper. In the |time in silence. My thoughts turned meantime I, as apparently the only reâ€" islowly and sullenly in a beavy, imâ€" »pousible member of the partY, 90â€"‘ porent anger. A small bird chirped saddled the animals and brought 'm':plulmlvely from the thicket uear at bardens into the cabin. Although Mcâ€" ‘BHand. Except for the tinkle of our Nally‘s statement as to the loads conâ€" Pllme stream and the mufled roar of wisting exclusively of gold was soOMe ‘the qistant river, this was the only what of an exaggeration, nevertheless soung to strike across the dead Diack the cantinas were very heary. NOt guouce of the autumn night. So perâ€" knowing what eise to do with them, I {sistently did the bird utter its single ‘thrust them under Yank‘s bunk. |call that at last it aroused even my ; The evening was lively, 1 will CODâ€" |gowncast attention, so that 1 remarkâ€" ;fess it, and under the influence of it led on it carelessly to Yank. Heâ€"came jmy caution became hazy. Finally, cur of his brown study and raised his ‘when I at last made my way back to ‘Lead. . my own camp, I found myself vastly | "It‘s no bird; it‘s a buman," he said “‘“NMD to m'mw':' d!':kk Ilobbll:g after listening a moment . ‘"That‘s a ; aloug by my side. on‘t know why : ‘he came with me, and I do not think | ..1?:-“;:3: g:e ::‘ l;gflt It is Just wan C Fabm "at any fate werler; e lanal | in the depths of the thicket I foun« M tus io deed vonneane, piae t 1 a human figure crouched. It glided t« 'mrw.m::,‘:::p h:":::.:h:,’n:;‘:;d in :h:: | me, and 1 made out dimly the squa 1*“ places to lie. | form of Pete, Barnes‘ negro slave The Government has passed an ord: erâ€"inâ€"Council putting in~o effect at once, pending the passing of an act of Parliament its pledges of abolition in patronage in the Civil Service. fvod bealth and since that time when I have felt the need of these medicines I bave taken them and always with perfect satisfaction.‘‘~â€" Mrs. Ww. Baxer, 33 Page St. me, and at the time 1 started to take it I had not been able to do anyâ€" thing for over a year. I took the * Fayâ€" orite Prescription‘ and the ‘Golden Mediâ€" em. Digeovery‘ as well. It took several hottles, ont I was completely restored to Btratford, Ont.â€"T was all runâ€"down, weak, nervous. 1 also suffered with severe pmins through my back. . I was very miserable when a friend advised me to try Dr. Pieree‘s Favorite Prescription and one bottle seemed to give renewed atrength. Tt stopped the pain in my back, also helped my pervous condition. It is surely a good tomic for women.â€"â€" Mss. Frommucs Comivx, 100 Multor 8t When a girl becomes a woman, when & woman becomes a mother, and when a woman passes through: the chauges of middle life, are the three periods of life when health and strength are most needed to withstand the pain and distress often emused by severe organic disturbances. Many thousands in this section would testify as do the following : We scattered at last to our various eccupations. 1 was too much upset to work, so T returned to where Yauk was smoking over the fire. He had, The victims were buried by a large concourse that eddied and hesitated and muttered long after the graves had been filled in. Vaguely it was felt that the condition of affairs was inâ€" tolerable, but no one knew bow it was to be remedied. Nothing definite could be proved against any one, and yet 1 believe that every honest man knew to a moral certainty at least the capâ€" tains and instigators of the ‘various outrages. A leader could have raised an avenging mob, provided hbe could bave survived the necessary ten minâ€" utes! St. Catharines, Ont.â€"‘‘Over forty years ago 1 was restored to bealth by S taking Dr. Pierce‘s d ‘r . Favorite Prescripâ€" ~ tion. It was after medicive and doe °s ’“ tors had failed to ; f help mae or . give \I /.b relief 1 had, 1 t3 through . overwork, t\ vtae & J in become _ all _ run }/“' ‘.a / l@/ â€" down in health. T a o e i was _ w eak â€" and Ks. _ ~ â€" fiually became â€" a 1| f nervous wreck. The 2 C ‘Prescription ‘ was recommended t o ‘The excitement caused by this frightâ€" ful crime was intense. Every man quit work. A‘great crowd assembled. Morton as sheriff was very busy, and loud threats were uttered by his satelâ€" lites as to the apprehension of the murderers. ‘The temper of the crowd, bowever, was sullen. No man dared trust his neighbor, and yet every honâ€" est breast sWwelled with impotent inâ€" dignation at‘ this wholesale and unâ€" provoked m*-cre. No clew was posâ€" sible. _ Evetybody rewmembered. of course, how broadcast and publicly the fact of the gold had been scatterâ€" ed. Nobogy dared utter his suspicions if be bad any. MOTHERS OF CANADA PREPARE FOR TROUBLE CHAPTER XXiV. The Last Straw. HE sun was high when we awoke. We were not feeling very fresh, to say the least, and we took some little time to get straightened around. ‘Then we weut down to the Morena cabin. 1 am not going to dwell en‘ what we found there. All four of its inmates had been killed with buckshot and the place ransacked from end to end. Apâ€" parently the first volley had killed our former partners and Senora Morena as they lay. Morena had staggered to his feet and halfway across the room. "Good boys:" be cried. "Wouldn‘t barim a Oy!" And | could veer him to ne other point of view. Barry agreed to everything, very solemn and very h fl S â€" GOL D . BY STEWA RT EDWARD WHITE. Copyright, 1913, by Doubleday, Page & Co. o P P P his shoulder. ‘Through one of bis barâ€" keepers he caused to be called to his presence four men. Three of them .were miners, the fourth a lookout at the Empire. He met them in his little room quite openiy, which. as 1 have explained. was in accordance with his usual custom. . He detailed the exact situation in a few words. as near as I can remember, said not one word since the discovery of the tragedy. On my approach he took his pipe from his mouth. Nothing done*" he inquired. "Nothing," 1 replied. "What is there to be done?" Each assented, with apparent deep satisfaction. "Now," said hbe briskly, "Munroe, you go to the lower trail, near the big oak at the second crossing. Wait there. If the express messengers bave not passed by tomorrow morning at 10 o‘clock return bere. If they do come by stop them and tell them to Wbym.utolwthuz thay know of and fo walt thers "Now," he ended, "we get busy. Are you in ?" "‘That is serious news. Pete," sald 1. "Who were talking?"* But Pete, who was already frightened half to death. grew suddenly cautious. "I can believe that," said I thoughtâ€" fuly. "Pete," I turned on him sudâ€" denly, "don‘t you know they‘d skin you alive if they found out you‘d been here?"* Pete was shaking violently, and at my words a strong shudder went through his frame, and his teeth struck faintly together. "Why did you do it? "Massa Fairfar is quality, sab," he replied with a certain dignity. "I jest a pore nigger, but I knows quality when I sees it, and I don‘t aim to have no pore white truck kill none of my folks if I can help it." ‘"‘The fools!" he cried. "I gave them credit for more sense. Hit at Danny Randall‘s men, will they? _ Well, they‘ll find that Danny Randall can protect his own! Forgotten that little point, have they ?" The cool, impassive, mild little man had changed utterly. His teeth bared, the muscles of his cheeks tightened, two deep furrows appeared between his eyes, which sparkled and danced. From the most inoffensive looking creature possible to imagine he had beâ€" come suddenly menacing and dangerâ€" ous. "We‘ll ripen it dall. "I don‘ jest rightly know, sab." he said sullenly. "L couldn‘t tell Jes‘ Massa Mo‘ton. He say he gwinesw‘ar in good big posse." ‘"Pete," said I, fully satisfied, "you are a good fellow. Now get along "Yank," I announced, returning to the fire, "I‘ve got to go uptown. ‘That was Pete, Barnes‘ nigger, to say that they‘ve got out a legal warrant for the express messengers‘ arrest for that killing last week. Neat little scheme." 1 found Danoy Randall in his acâ€" customed place. At a hint be sent for Dr. Rankin. To the two I unfolded the plot. Both listened in silence unâ€" til I had quite finished. Then Danny leaped to his feet and hit the table with his closed fist. "What do you intend, Randal!?" asked Dr. Rankin. He was leaning slightly forward, and he spoke in a geutle voice, but his hand was clinchâ€" ed on the table, and his fAgure was rigid. Danny Randall a& general would. ingy word to Cal "Loâ€"dee, massa," whispered he, "done thougbt you nevah would come." "What is it, Pete?* I asked in the same guarded tones. "1 done got somefin‘ to tell you. While 1 ketchin‘ a lil‘ bit of sleep ‘"longside that white trash Mo‘ton‘s place 1 done heah dey all plannin‘. to git out warrant for to arres‘ Massa Fairfax and Massa Pine and Massa Ma‘sh for aâ€"killin‘ dem men las‘ week. and I beah dem say dey gwine fer to gib dem trial, and if dey fight dey gwine done shoot ‘em." "Do?* repeated â€" Randall fercely. "Why, run thut gang out of towil, of course!* in the depths of the thicket I found a human figure crouched. It glided to me, and 1 made out dimly the squat form of Pete, Barnes‘ negro slave. from the hotel. net ripe ? He disappeared before the words were fairly out of my mouth. thourht vyou said the time was issued his orders as First be sent warnâ€" Marsh, still nursing * said Danny Ranâ€" |Firemen Ask Raise. i The members of the Brantford fire 'do,mnmonl anre framing a petition. to lm- presented: at the next meeting of j the City Council, for an increase in ]\\'agtw. First year men now â€" receive #2.60 per day and the other men reâ€" l(‘clve §2.70 & Soed Oats, Horses O A.C. No 72 Oata at $1.20 per bu. O.A.C. No. 2 Oats at $1.25 per bu. Bay team 4 and 5 yeary old. Cheap work horse, 12 years ols "Now git!"" he finished. After informing Yank of my pro jected absence 1 waited at the ap poiuted place until the appointed time then returned to the Bella Union. To each of the other four men he assigned a different watching on othe: trails, giving them the same instruc "That‘s all right," Danny greeted my report. "They came across the Hog‘s Back and are now safely in hiding He:sw‘â€"he gave me a slip of paperâ€" ue OB en OR Ww ImoWy d Ti oo i y 2 ue He says fremrone is an ::her comâ€" For Sale. pound which dries immediately and o tms smm never l:hmos or even irritates the h eurrounding tissue or skin. A quarter un e Aammnes 9 h [of an oul::ol freezone will en.lt ver . AC, No 72 Onts at $1.20 per bu ‘little at any drug store, but is u.'- c am a ana‘s vause ond * rhaan "worh cleBt 16 Ninovo‘ov'ry hard or soft team 4 and 5 “"""z pid. | ChesP *O*R corn or callus from one‘s feet. Millions horse, 12 years ol |of Amerlcan women v::: welcome this JOHN STRCKLE, Râ€" R. 2 Kitchener Announcement since the inauguration Municipal phone 25 R 20, of the high heels, . , aeed me. Understand?" "If dey fight dey gwine done shoot 1 returned to report these facts, re ceived an indifferent nod, and. uuder further | instruection, went «uietly fte camp to await the ayreed bonur We started np the trail sbout & O‘clock. _ Yank dusisted that bheâ€"war guing. if he had to roll uil rthe way but. after a dittle we simamltaneeusl remembered _ that tho o\ senas Na: (To Be Continuee "@uring the day contrive to see thexe men. . Make it casual and eansy, a~‘ though you just happened to see them . Chat a few minutes and teil them this | ‘Danoy Randall calls a secret miners meeting at the upper horse flat at £ o‘clock tonight. . Slip up fhere withon: being seen.‘ Be sure to let them un derstand that it is I who am issuing the call. Get them to tell you wheth. er they will or will not come." I 1 took the slip of paper and read‘ over the half dozen names it contain ed. They were all knownw to me; so I nodded my compreheusion and went out. All the rest of the day 1 loafed about, chatting with wozens of people. among the others with Morton him 1 coutrived to iuclude the sizx men whose names were on my paper, and to deliver imy message. _1 esplained as far as I knew. and got from each a definite and emphatic promise to be present. "It‘s thme this thing was brought to a hbead." said one man. "If Dauny Randall is taking hold of it 1 eulist." self. ‘That individnal profesed great zeal for law and order, and told of the wonderful things he, as sheriff. in tended to accomplish. . Among the lot NO MORE NERVOUS MUTUAL LIFE HEADACHESs | _ AbENTS MEET 50e. a hox, 6 for $2.50, trial size 25¢. Atall dealersor Fruitâ€"aâ€"tives Limited, Ottawa. ‘Fruitâ€"aâ€"tives‘ is fresh fruit juices, concentrated and increased â€" in strength, combined with finest tonics, aud is a positive and reliable remedy for Headaches and Constipation. _ MISS ANNIE WARD 112 Hazen St., St. John, N.B. "It is with pleasure that I write to tell you of the great benefit I received from the use of your medicine, ‘EFruitâ€"aâ€"lives‘. 1 was a great sufferer for many years from Nervous Headâ€" aches and Constipation. 1 tried everything, consulted doctors; but nothing seemed to help me until 1 tried ‘Fruitâ€"aâ€"tives‘. After l had taken several boxes, I was completely relieved of these troubles and have been unusually well ever since." Miss ANNIE WARD. Bs e on n oe mmey mmmenpte at once, and soon the corn dries up | | ~nd lifts right out without pain. | 0 lifts righ 1 | _ The necessary ordersâ€"inâ€"council piac Ilng these commodities on the free list ‘are now in progress of passing as war ‘measures and the prescribed cause will |be promulgated with regard to cattle ‘representations were made by Alberta Boards of Trade and ranching interâ€" ests that at a time when an increased production of live stock is so much a necessity the tariff of 25 per cent. plus the 7%4 per cent. yar tarif( operates unfavorably. An abundance of cattle is reported in Montana and adjoining states where feed is scarce. There is plenty of it in Alberta and none too lman,\- cattle. Morning, afternoon and evening sesâ€" ing due to the abnormal foreign ana sions were held, and subjecty relating domestic demand. The Western _ rcâ€" to life insurance discussed. quest has thus been acceded to. On Wednesday, the day preceding the annual meeting of the Mutual Life Assurance Company, a business conâ€" ference of the Ontario general agents and century club members which comâ€" prises those who wrote $100,000 of business during the year, was held in the Board room of the company. GUESTS OF MANAGER 1, Mr. 8. C. Tweed, assistant Superinâ€" tendent, of Agencies and Mr. W. H. Melrvine, spoke on â€" Allottments for 1918, Agency Organization and Devel opment of New Agents. At the evening session the Medical Director of the Company, Dr. J. H. Webb, discussed overweights and the Secretary,> Mr. Chas. Ruby, pointed out the Features of the 1917 Stateâ€" ment. Following the business conference, the social committee of the Athletic Association of the company served a dainty buffet lunchb. . 2 SV o n oag .. talk will be heard less here in town if people troubled with corns will follow the simple advice of this Cincinnati authority, who claims that a few drops of a drug called freezone when applied to a tender, aching eorn stops sorenesa Practical Subjects Were! * Mr. E. W; Bmith gave some facts relating to the Century Club with pros pects for 1918, and Mr. B. W. N. Grige spoke on Advertising. Cross Rooms In the afternoon at five o‘clock the agents and Century Club members were the guests of, the Managing Di rector, Mr. Geo. 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