The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-07-06

opened, land MlleR. who had aimed his rife
again, saw man whose Gestures he could not
recognize lall 10 the ground, with the words !"
de-"
Miller, Vladimir and Ivan at once rushed into
the room which The draft created by the open
door had cleared pretty well OF smoke The other
exiles all hurried through the passage down to
the river in order TO reach the boats and, In
them, safety from the closely pursuing soldiers.
The eXiles noticed how Caroline was cOntinu-
ally feeding tile flames. Several wanted to hurry
past her down 10 the Angara, but the Insane
woman thought they wanted TO put out the fire
and put herself in their way. The despe ate fu-
giIIYes raised her and pushed her INTO tile flames;
the woman uttered superhuman cry and fell
down faln.ing.
The wind had now scattered the clouds OF
smoke entirely and the bright sunlight once
more illumined the blackened walls Of the room.
Vladimir had at once recognized 10 The persons
who met him and his comrades his wife, his
uncle and General MOski. At the same mo-
ment be tore the gun from Miler's hands and
PUSHED Ivan aside.
:. The Contest" exclaimed Miller.
Count Lanin advanced.
My nephew among band OF rebels ~
Vladimir Interrupted him:
" Uncle, look at me. l am unarmedl flee
but Lave taken no part In the contllct!'
Lanin pointed at the body that lay on the floor
You have committed murderl You have just
now shot DR.. Haas!"
God Is my wtasss," cried Vladimir, THAT
That * my doing!" cried Miller. al am
rebel, aud | boast OF III"
The last exiles had left by this time. Already
The words Of command Of the officers Of the reg
ulars were distinctly heard, as they were stand
ing before the house. Miller cast a look through
The window. The fire kindled by Caroline had
not been able 10 consume tile house, and was go
ing out gradually. The guns Of the soldiers glis
tened IN the bright sunlight.
Make way there p cried Miller, drawing a
dagger from his bosom. "Vladimir follow
me ="
Lann declined. 81 surrender TO General
MOski." lie said.
Behind Vladimir Jana's form suddenly ap-
peared.
your promise ! need your evidence In order 10
save my husband !"
Miller hesitated moment then he cast aside
the dagger and said:
"Since you make that demand, Countess,
viii stay. Ivan, fee quickly Countess, you
surely DO not uemaDd tile death OF this man
also? God knows II would serve no purpose"
demand no mans death !"
She pointed at the window Quick as light
ming Ivan was through It and hurried down The
step rocks. The balls struck the valera
body fell into the waves From the ashes OF the
expiring fire human shape, black all over,
arose suddenly, uttering groans OF pain. She
was moving off, WHEN all al once a ball struck
Ine wall. glanced of and hit her In the bosom,
Caroline fell with heavy sigh Jana approached
the doctors body. Quite unarmed, as lie now
was, Miller followed her and raised tile head OF
the dead man. A ball wstled past between
Muller and the Countess THE soldiers were oc-
eupying the rocks on the bank of The river
Some exlles who had not been able TO reach the
boats were hiding behind prolTuding rocks fIom
the Russian balls.
g You have not told me yei," said General
LaulQ TO Nlaulnlf, hIOW got mixed with
this band of rebels?"
- / fled from my pursuers. ] had been SEN
fenced 10 death by running the gauntlet"
What You 10 run the gauntlet ?"
" Yes, indeed"
- Now, l see It ALL"
General ]" Jana called to him, while she and
Miller were busliy trying 10 move the dead BODY
into a quiet corner, could you not stop lie
fgbI2"
The passage was empty. The last exiles had
reached the ADga.a. They saw that they could
not possibly reach the boats OF the Tunguses aud
thus they prepared TO sell their lives as dearly as
possible. The regulars, on their side, did not
dare advance, because they feared an ambush.
General !" Jana repeated IN tone OF I'M
plorng prayer ''can you not make an end 10 this
unnecessary butehery ?'
A soldier cast a cautious look into the room
and made sign 10 his comrades. The Colonel
aud several OF the officers entered the room Of
tie travellers.
E" The Governor General ?" exclaimed The Col
onel q eaIly surprised
The soldiers presented arms, the officers bowed
low.
"Stop the firing /" commanded General MoskI.
The Governor enjoyed universal esteem In
Siberia. The soldiers did not like TO fight against
the exiles. They were, therefore, delighted when
thy saw the General. and his first order was re-.
ceiYed with genuine enthusiasm. The Colonel
al once stepped TO the door and shouted;
stop the fiTing!'
Here and there a single shot was sill heard,
but soon all was quiet. The Siberlans in their
boats on the Angara ceased rowing In amaze
nIeni; several Of the exiies jumped into lie
river 10 reach tie opposite bank, and a few sur
rendered TO the regulars, having no longer any
hope OF escape
Tue officers came up TO the station-house in
constantly Increasing numbers, and all ques-
ton the Two Generals. utterly dlsregardlng for
the moment military discipline, so great was the
excitement. Jana had carried lbs Doctors body,
with Miller's help, out Of sight. and then Miller
took his head and tenderly laid IL on his knees.
Gentlemen" SAID Jana, rs there, perhaps,
physician among your"
One of the younger officers Immediately hurried
Out TO bring the surgeon who had accompanied
the expedition. heavy post coach, escorted by
adetachment Of Cossacks, approached the house
slowly.
The doctor Will be here In moment. The
feVlsor is also c0ming.p
Countessi" declared the surgeon, after a
snort examination, sthe ball has entered the