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CHAPTER XIII.

CHAPTER XIII.
UNDER ARREST
Darrell Grey remained perfectly silent
and glanced through. the hole in the
ceiling. Seated at a table was Danton,
and opposite him the object Of all Oar
rel's quesS-the bandit leader, Dyke
Despard.
The latter was disguised as q Mexican,
but his dark, flashing eyes betrayed his
true identity to the young scout
A few grains Of plaster had fallen on
the table between them.
sWhat is that?" Despard had de-
manded.
@What?"
sThe plaster is falling"
@The rats, probably. Go on with your
story, Despard. We have no time to
lose."
Despard paid no further attention to
the falling plaster and asked, @You have
the gold dust?"
Eyes" replied Danton.
HWhere is it?"
aIn this sachel."
"What have you learned?"
Nothing"
@The boys are all scattered9"
Eyes"
aAnd the diamonds cannot be found?"
mo. White Fawn took them"
@And cannot be traced?"
II fear not.
@Very we'll; then we must content our
Jelves with what We have"
@We're forced to-"
@And leave the country at once"
ayes; for we are not in much favor
here"
There's that land that was left by
Tracey"
ain California;"
EXACTLY"
THE old hermit said 1t was worthless.
ats something, and have the papers
to it If we only had the girl"
@Inez?"
eyes" ...
aShes in the hands OF the Modocs."
1You think SOP"
u am sure Of it.
Darrell became so excited that he
made careless move at this juncture.
He slipped from one Of the rafters, and,
in doing so, fell upon the frail plastering.
There was q crash, and the next mo-
ment he went flying through the air:
He landed directly on the table between
the amazed conspirators.
@You are my prisoners!" i....
Darrell had regained his presence OF
mind instantly. Drawing revolver he
sprang to the floor. His main attention
was directed to Despard.
Danton had taken the alarm quickly.
Before Darrell could detain him he had
gained the window. With crash he
went through 1t, shutters and all.
At that moment the rear door was
opened. Brown, the Sheriff, stood on
Its threshold.
"Dyke Despard," he said, @you are un.
der arrest"
fro BE CONTINUED
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GLOVES AND SLIPPERS.

White undressed kid gloves are
worn with full dress evening toilette,
no matter what color the gown may
be, and are of any length fancied,
some meeting the short sleeves, while
others leave the round elbow exposed.
These white gloves are also worn with
calling costumes in the orchestra
seats.
Small Empire fans are the newest
fancy, but many of larger size are
carried. White kid fans painted by
an artist in such matters and mounted
on sticks of mother-of.pearl are
charming. Gauze fans with bluet
spangles or those of glowing red
forming the decoration are carried by
young women. The graceful ostrich
feather fans are st II used, both in
colors and black, many having gilt
tering spangles as an ornament.
White satin slippers with pointed
toes trimmed with rosettes of mousse
line de sole: very large and full, are
worn with dresses of any color. But
white gloves and white slippers give
the effect of large hands and feet,
and while there is nothing to vie with
the white gloves, the slippers may
give place to those made of the ma
terial OF the gown, or else to the black
satin slipper which makes the foot
look very small. ll.-Harper's Bazaar.
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HATS AND BONNETS.

Bonnets are IN strangely transitory
state, the very small bonnets decked
with wide bow at the back are quite
out OF fashion, and the buckle laid
lengthways above the fringe will also be
quickly given over to the provincial
danes. The idea has been overdone.
The boat-shaped hat, in every color
and texture of felt, and with every
width of brim, is becoming most popu-
lar. Stiff wings, ospreys and most
charming fancy ribbons, are the chief
adornments used. There is one mani
fest advantage in boat-shaped hat.
1t is the perfection of good style, and
has not become common, as it appeals
principally to gentlewomen.
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One Of these appliances, which is
believed to have done much duty in
the hands of smugglers, is can with
numerous rings, made to tow over
board from the stern of steamer. 1t
was water-tight and contained large
quantity of cigars when captured.
An oil can with chamber to cone
tain brandy was also taken from one
of the engineers of an incoming
steamer. Perhaps one Of the boldest
of these devices was bogus log CT
wood, or rather a log which had been
followed out and was found kicking
about harmlessly on the deck o:
steamer. 1t was closely packed VII
cigars.
Imitation Jumps o. "oel haye also
been made for this purpose, a2d these,
painted black, have beer almost I'M.
possible of detection. - was good
Joke on tie smuggle1s, however, when
one of these got lost in load OF coal,
and the fine cigars which it contained
ultimately went up in smoke through
the furnace of the steamer.
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fifty cents yard, five yards for the
coat three yards of fine black lining
for the waist and sleeves; big black
buttons, which she recovered with
some black silk velvet for revers. She
had it cut and fitted by her dress
maker, which cost her dollar extra,
and then she made it herself. You
would think that it cost $25 at the
very least calculation. She lined only
the waist, and will wear it with silk
blouse or black webbing underwaist,
as she has made it skin tight, to be
worn as one would wear dress waist.
These long coats may be made OF
very heavy material, but are hand
somer and not so burdensome when
made OF lightweight broadcloth or
some one of the camel's hair woods
that are so much in vogue. They are
of al colors, one recently seen on the
avenue being bright red. The model
shown is dark blue diagonal serge OF
heavy quality, and has narrow band
O; fur edging it all around the neck
and revers and down the front.
For slender figure there is most
charming garment that is half coat,
half cape. It has body like coat
and is remarkably elegant when made
OF watered silk or satin-black, of
course-and trimmed with handsome
lace and jetted passementerie. That
makes a costly wrap, however, and it
is quite as pretty, if not as elegant,
when made of some soft, dark woolen
material or ladies' cloth and trimmed
in lace. The wing-like sleeves, which
are open underneath, when put on
over the large dress sleeves, give an
appearance of breadth to narrow
shoulders and must be avoided by the
woman who is sensitive about her size.
A pleasing style of cape has the sur
plice effect in front. The design is of
light tan covert cloth with black velvet
ribbon trimming. The bands in front
are of black velvet, lined with black
silk.
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SKIRTS AND SLEEVES.

Skirts are fuller. More than one
has deep double-bo1 plait on either
side, while for tall, slender women a
third plait is being placed in front.
Under these skirts which are mostly
built in smooth-faced cloth, silk pet
tlcoats, elaborately stiffened with the
finest and lightest of steels, are worn,
with distinctly distended result. For
the street. however, narrower,
palmer skirt, slightly founced below
the knee, is still permissible.
,Stealthlly, but enthusiastically, sleeves
are slipping toward the arm. The ex-
treme outer edge of the shoulder is Tow
ordained as the correct spot for the
line of the armhole. Sleeves themselves
are immensely iull AMI quite short.
The forearm is now Eare above the ell
bow to the wrist.
Thin people may enjoy the conscla-
ton of tightlyftting lover sleeve of
lace or gathered tulle, but it snculd
be as rearly invisible and akin to flesh
color as possible, although black tale
is very pretty and effective on white
arm
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visaged and reverend-looking gentle.
man with white whiskers. ."
He took passage on q Channel
steamer for England, and was noied
among his fellow.passengers for the
care and attachment he displayed to-
wards the holy book. The man turned
out to be notorious smuggler, who
in small way had for years been de-
frauding the revenue by bringing in
articles supposed to pay duty. .e.. .'
Several loaves of bread followed out
inside SO as to contain cigars have also
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lately been seized and from the same
gang of smugglers was taken concer-
tina hlled with choice Havana cigars,
upon which high duty would have
had to be paid if brought in in the or
dinary way. ...
Another equally bold attempt to
pass the customs inspectors was made
by handsome woman who expressed
great indignation when it was pro-,
posed to search her person. She said
that she had been insulted, but the
officials had reason to suspect her.
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CHAPTER xxi.
Oh THE TRAIL.

One week sitter the occurrence Of the
avents narrated In the last chapter, q
solitary horseman emerged from the .Nst
of series Of lonely mountain passes
and struck off into a forest beyond
which reached the isolated mining dis
'trict of Gold Valley.
The spot was located about one hun
dred miles south of Miners Gulch, and
although remote from any large busi-
ness center, was prolific Of numerous
little settlements and mining camps.
The horseman took q rapid but close
survey Of the landscape before he de-
scended from the hills.
@Yonder are the New Era mining
camps" he murmured. at is here that
] expect to find Dyke Despard For two
days I have traced him, and have rea-
son to believe that .Danton, his accom-
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HEREDITy.

Your structures are unmerited,
Our follies are inherited.
Directly from our gram'pas they all cane
Our defects have been transmitted,
And we should be acquitted
OF all responsibility and blame.
We are not depraved beginners,
But hereditary sinners, i
For our fathers never acted as they
should
'Tis the folly Of our sram'pas q,
That continually hampers
What a pity that our gram'pas weren't
good! r
Yes, we'd all be reverend senators,
II our depraved progenitors q
Had all been prudent, studious, and wise
But they were quiet terrestrial,
Or we would be celestial .
Yes, we'd all. be proper tenants for the
skies! IS y
II we're not all blameless sages,
And beacons to the ages, ,r@.f=
And fit for prlncipalities and powers,
II we do not guide and man it,
And engineer the planet,
'Tis the folly OF our forefathers--not oq
Mildred Lancaster. in Home and County,.
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National Ice OF Japan.

The national ice of Japan consists,
of sweet beans served with hailstones,
and japanese belle rivals her Eng
lish cousin in the amount of these shet
can devour with relish. The frozen
dessert, however, which approaches
nearest to our ice-cream is perfumed
snow. Very many fruit and flower
scents are used for this, the latter be-
ing as popular with them as vsnllla|
and chocolate in this country. New
York Dispatch. ]
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No the Mail and Express made of cloth in that color
happily named toast with large collar developing
either side plested edged with
raccoon this falls
the hem of the skirt this being covered by gd of silk cords
plated fastening in the front with tasseled ends
No coat Of wn color somewhat deeper
DETAIL boasng strapped the back and down
the of the 'front.' where buttons double breasted with large
white pearl bottoms and this has lovely collar of beaver
material used for the this boing
like surfaces and yet being of the texture of thick 1t made
shade large collar
three points back, edged with
Ztka
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SUBSTITUTES FOR ALCOHOLIC BEvERAu.s.

The Scottish Temperance League Journal,
Glasgow, in C. recent editorial says:
One Of the most remarkable results Of
temperance efforts in this country during
recent years is the substitution OF nom
alcoholic drinks for beer in hay and harvest
work throughout the country. This new
drink Is called "Stokes," because 1t Is
largely used by the stokers. It Is now
gradually finding lis way into gas works,
iron foundries, the dock and shipbuilding
yards, etc. 1t is not only pleasant to drink.
but is most thirst-quenching. 1t consists Of
composition OF fne-ground oatmeal,
lemon and white sugar. A gallon OF this
drink can be made for threepence, and II six
twopence gallon.
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He examined the house closely. He
knew that it had q large unfinished loft,
used for storage. Ten minutes later he
was clambering over its rafters, and To-
Gated the room Danton was IN. Then
he began to cut q small hole through
the thin plastering.
He had made chink large enough to
look into the apartment when he paused.
Evidently the falling particles OF
plaster had attracted the attention OF
the occupants of the place. For voice.
unmistakably that of Despard, asked
quickly:
9What is that?"
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CAPES AND COATS.
THE FAVORITE OUTDOOR GAR
MENTS FOR WOMEN.
Long Coats Boon to Stout Figures
Half Coat Half Cape for Slender
Women-Coats for Young Girls
Comb and Couture.
TEE long coat is the fayorite of

TEE long coat is the favorite of
the hour, says the Washing
/ ton Star. There is nothing
more becoming to stout fig
ures then the long, unbroken lines
that fall from neck to hem, and to
such the long wrap is a boon. The
short and three-quarter coats made
them look like frights, and the long,
loud protests have brought about a
much needed reform. The long coat
is economical, too. Since it is for an
outdoor garment, you can, if you
like, make it do duty for a visiting
gown, carriage wrap or walking dress.
You can make it cost much or little,
just as you like, trimming with fur,
passementerie braid, velvet, or not at
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Sicilian railway. are making special
efforts to attract tourists. Among the
new arrangements is one which en-
ables visitors to leave Palermo in the
morning, see all the temples and ruins
on the Sicula Occidentale Line, and
return to the city in the evening.
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of the comb 30 as to be able to catch
loop on the spike of the comb on the
right.
The hair should them be slightly
twisted to form circle by amcvement
of the hand from left to right, then
passed over ring of the comb, thus
catching the hair on the spikes, which
gives solidity to the coiffure. ..
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CHURCH AND SALOON.

The saloon keeper received another heavy
blow when the Knights OF Pythias barred
him out OF their organization. Protestant
churches shut him out long ago, and several
Catholic bishops have closed their societies
against him. When man so surrenders
himself tc satan as to 60 into the drunkard-
making business he has no claims upon any
respectable rganization.-Lutheran World.
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Self-assertion in utter disregard OF
the rights and claims of others has in
many famous men amounted to almost
madness. Carlyle was q noted exam.
pie Of this form of eccentricity.
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all. One young lady, who has a ge-
MUS for the needle, accomplished q
very handsome looking long coat last
week, and it cost her just S6. She
got a damask figured black cheviot at
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When her corset was taken of by
one of the women inspectors it was
found to contain numerous pockets
filled with contraband goods. This
article of attire now reposes in curl
ous little collection of smugglers' de-
vices which is constantly being added
to-.
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A COMB FOR THE coIFFURE.

Co;fures are becoming more intri-
cate every day. The very latest are
such delicate affairs that some support
ls needed. A new kind of comb is
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Charles XII. of Sweden, gave manyI
signs of mental arrangement. He was
rash, headstzong almost to madness,
and fell into furious passion Oh the
slightest pro 7ocation, often en- none at
ell
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being manufactured to meet this want.
With the use of the comb shown here
elegant street and evening coifures
can be arranged, the use of numerous
hairpins avoided and the hair held

firmly on the head, according to, a
writer in the Domestic Monthly.
At the first step in the arrangement
pass the top end of the braid through
the ring of the comb as shown by the
cut, the n through the hole at the top
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slave you any w.tnesses?"
"Not here"
That's it, you sec. Despard has some
friends among the regular miners"
@Well?"
aThey would demand q speedy trial,
and, as you have no witnesses, doubt
II you could convict Despard."
But at Miners Gulch his crimes are
known"
aThat is different Now, I have .
plan"
aWell?"
sArrest him yourself"
@Alone?"
sNo; will help you. We will capture
him quietly and spirit him away"
~How?"
aWlll you pay the expenses for a ve-
hicle to convey him to the gulch?"
Eyes"
@Then return to the hotel"
@And keep watch Of the men7"
Exactly"
"And you?"
depend upon my being on hand when
the proper time comes"
agreed"
Darrell returned to the hotel. His
first question was of the landlord.
@Has your guests friend come yet?"
be asked, with affected carelessness.
"The MeXican?"
ayes"
HE just came"
an the room yonder, suppose"
ayes"
Darrell went outside again and walked
around the house. The shutters of the
room occupied BY Danton and his COM
panions were closed, however.
Il must see and overhear them," he
decided.
The evening world., 1894-09-01
SHE THOUGHT IT WAS MURDER.
Thrilling Experience of u Young Lady IN
u ftuiL,c0y Coach.

back into her comfortable corner seat.
The hrst-class compartment contained
no other passe niger than the charming
young lady in the sealskin coat and
crimson fe4thered toque who consulted
her complexion In the strip of looking
g,dss before she fell to overhauling her
bags and packages.
The journey was tedious, and would be
certain to he cold one upon this keen,
frosty January day.
But Kitty, who always was distin-
guished by admirable forethought In
matters where her own well-being was
concerned. had got all her little COM
forts around her.
Eau de cologne? Yes, the housemaid
put II In. How stupid OF Parker TO catch
bronchitis! OF course. ! was Obliged to
leave her behind. II | had Insisted on
her travelling. she would have been sure
TO incur fresh chill and die on me out
of spite.
III anything IN the shape OF an auNeh'
ture could possibly present Itself IN th'
course OF the humdrum seven hours ran
way journey between Norwich and LiV
erpool, I should be inclined to welcome II
unless II came In the form OF a raiiwa!
4maSh. Ugh! The bare idea makes on
shudIsr.
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| A number of buckles. crescents. crowns
and sprays In jet, cut steel and Rhine
played in the rich velvets are very effec-
tive. Heavy laces will be put on felt and
beaver for street wear. White margot
or elhia NTH on brown felt, with few
II there Is leader II is the Alpine hat
of felt, with the dual effect Of trimming.
1t does not follow that two rosettes, two
clusters or two mercury wings are mon
otonous Everything depends upon their
position. Opposing ornaments applied
automatically may be hard and give
sion: soften the lines, shift the planes,
have one cluster Of feathers smaller than
the other, and, instead OF monotony,
there is poetry.
the new ones are delicate in design,
| larger than ever and frosted with jet.
NOW. about buying hats and bonnets.
! The great thing is style. Materials are
cotton. velvets and domestic felts and
trimming: what the customer should
strive for is design that makes her
for the buckle in the back. Get the right
shape, your size, your style of design,
| and have the coveted buckle transferred.
The first step in ARTISTIC head-dressing
Is artistic hairdresslng Every perfectly
equipped millinery shop has a toilet set.
When an artist Is designing models he
sends the model to the best hairdresser
much depends on the couture that mil
liners who understand their business will
! not employ saleswomen who do up their
hair any way. The only acceptable way
I is the very latest style. The Fall models
are designed for the Psyche knot. pinned
! Just below the crown OF the head. with
| the rest OF the hair dressed in the soft
curls of 1880. The lady who wants to
wear the newest millinery should adopt
n coiffure of that character.
FITTING hats and bonnets is trying
| occupation. The most difficult customer
TO please Is the woman with smooth,
glossy hair. Formerly an effort was
made to dress her head as II appeared
Now the .saleswoman tells her that the
gloss makes hard lines--fights with the
bonnet-that she is going to take the
comb. or both, and shc y her the beauty
of the model. The desired results are
seldom missed.
or course, there are faces that the
smooth, tightly brushed tresses suit
In such case bonnet with a medium
brim, with a facing of lace, net or
some, fringe effect, would be soft and
pleasing.
The day of sedate, characterless mil
linery for women of mided age has
gone by. Years cut no figure in the
case it is youth, bright. quick eyes.
the fresh colors of health. the beauty
OF serenity and tranquility possessed
by women of gentle breeding. that a
milliner likes to dress. The percentage
Of attractive faces between fifty and
sixty Is larger than from thirty to forty
hats and little bonnets with better
grace than their young lady daughters
CURTIS.