Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-10

organization, but merely marvel Of mech ani
cal ingenuity, constructed upon principle
subversive OF all society as at present con su
tuted-in short, monster whose very exist
ence must even be revolving to right-mindsd
persons with brains OF honest gray and white
But the solemn promise to DR.. Rapperschwyl
sealed his lips.
tri1lng incident suddenly opened his eyes
to the alarming character OF the situation, and
filed his heart with new horror.
One evening, few days before the date de-
signated for the departure OF the Boston party
from Havre for home, Fisher happened to enter
the private parlor which was by common con-
sent, the headquarters Of the Americans of his
set. At first he thought that the room was un-
window, and partly obscured by the drapery of
the curtain, the forms of the Baron Savitch and
Miss Ward of Portland: They did not observe
his entrance Miss Wards hand was in the
Barons band, and she was looking up into his
handsome face with al expression which Fisher
could not mistnterpret.
dow, pretended TO be interested In affairs on the
Boulevard. The couple emerged from the re-
cess. Miss Wards face was rudy with confu-
sion, and she Immediately withdrew. Not a
sign OF embarrassment was visible on the Ia
ron'S countenance. He greeted Fisher with
perfect self-posses and began to talk of the
great balloon In the Place du Carrousel.
Fisher tiled but could not blame the young
lady. He believed her still loyal at heart to her
Boston engagement. He knew that her loyalty
could not be shaken by the Establishments Of
she was under the spell of power more than
human. Yet what would be the outcome? he
could not tell her all; his promise bound him
1t would be useless to appeal to the generosity
of the Baron; no human sentiments governed
his 1neXOrable purposes. Must the affair drift
on while he stood tied and helpless9 Must this
charming and innocent girl be sacrificed to the
transient whim OF an automation? Allowing
that the Baron's intentions were Of the most
honorable character, was the situation any less
horrible? Marry a Machine! His own loyalty
to his friend in Boston, his regard for Miss
Ward, alike called loudly on him to act with
pl emptiness.
not owe plain duty to society, to the liberties
of the world? Was Savitch to be permitted to
proceed in the career laid out for him by his
creator, DR.. Rapperschwyll? lie (Fisher) was
the OILY man in the world in a position to
thWart the ambitious programme. Was there
ever greater need of a Brutus?
Between doubts and fears, the last days of
Fishers stay in Paris were wretched beyond
description. On the morning of the steamer
day he had almost made up hts mind to act.
The train for Havre departed at noon and at
eleven o'clock the Baron Savitch made his ap.
pearance at the Hotel Splendid to bid farewell
to his American friends. Fisher watched Miss
anaer oea lis In hes
Baron incidentally remarked that he should
make it his duty and pleasure TO visit America
within very few months, and that he hoped
then to renew the acquaintance now inter-
rupted. AS Savitch spoke, Fisher observed that
his eyes met Miss Wards, while the slightest
possible blush colored her cheeks Fisher
knew that the case was desperate, and demand
ed desperate remedy.
He now Joined the ladies of the party in urg-
ing the Baron to remain and rartake with them
drive to the station: savitch gladly accepted
the cordial invitation. Wine he politely but
firmly declined pleading the absolute prohibi-
ton OF his ply slcian. Fisher left the room for
an instant, and returned with the black bottle
which had figured In the Baden episode.
1.-The Baron" he said, "has already ex-
pressed his approval Of the nobiest OF our
American products, and he knows that this
beverage has good medical endorsement - SO
saying, he poured the remaining contents of
the Kentucky bottle into glass, and presented
Savltch hesitated. His previous experience
with the Iectar was at the same time Jempta-
ton ard warning, yet he did not wish to
seem discourteous., A chance remark from
Miss Ward decided him.
81 he Baron," she said with smile, s'will
certainly not refuse to wish us bon uoyage in the
American fashion,"
Sav.tch drained the glass, and the converse.
ton turned to other matters. The carriages
were already below. The parting compliments
were being made, when Savitch suddenly
PRES 81 his hands to bis forehead and cluJched
at tie back CT chair. The ladies gathered
1T Is nothing" he said, family; mere "tem-
"Tl ere Is no time to be lost said Fisher,
press ng forward. .'The train leaves In twenty
minu' es. Get ready at once, and Will mean
FISH er hurriedly led the Baron to his own
bedroom. Savitch fell back upon the bed. The
Baden symptoms repeated themselves. In two
minu eS the Russian was unconscious.
FISH er looked at his watch. He had three
minu es to spare. He turned the key In the
lock and touched the knob OF the electric an
Then, gaining the mastery of his nerves by
one supreme effort for self-controi Fisher
pulled the deceptive wig and the black skull
cap from the BarOn's head "Heaven forgive
m If / q
thought. 8. But believe it to be best for our
selves ard for the world" Rapidly, yet with
steady land, he unscrewed the silver dome
The Mechanism lay exposed to his startled eyes.
The Bare n groaned. Ruthlessly Fisher tore out
the wOndrOuS machine. He had no time and
no inclination to examine It. He caught un a
EMBODIED 1t. He thrust the bundle into his open
travelling bag. Then he screwed the silver top
firmly upon the Baron's head, and replaced the
All THIS was done before the servant answered
the bell "The Baron Savitch is III" said Fisher
to the attendant when he came. There is no
PAthenee for his valet, Auguste." In twenty
seconds Fisher was in a cab, whirling toward
the station ST. Lazate.
sea. with Ushant I'VE hundred miles In her
wake, and countless fathoms Of water beneath
her heel, Fisher took newspaper parcel from
his u aveling bag. His teeth were firm set, and
his lips rigid. lie carried the heavy parcel to
the side Of the ship and dropped it into the
Atlantic. 1t made little eddy in the smooth
water, and sank out OF sight: Fisher fa9cied
that lie heard a wild, despatring cry, and put
his hands TO his ears to shut out the sound.
gun came circling over the steamer-the cry
may have been the CULTS.
Fisher felt light touch upon his arm. He
turned quickly around. Miss Ward was stand
ing at his side, close TO the rail.
"Bless me, how white you are!'' she said.
"What In the world have you been dOing?"
81 have been preserving the liberties of two
continents" slowly replied Fisher, 'and per-
haps saving your own peace OF mind"
':Indeed" said she; land how have you done
that?"
II have done it, was Fishers grave answer,
"by throw ing overheard the Baron Savttch"
Miss Ward burst into ringing laugh. "You
are sometimes TOO dron, MIR. Fisher" she said.
IN. Y. Sun.
Tigers.
Tigers can lay themselves SO fiat on the
ground, and lie SO perfectly motionless, that it
is often very easy thing to overlook them On
one occasion, when the Purneah hunt were out,
tigress that had been shot got under some
cover that was .trampled down by line OF