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Mexico. They were Gently visited
by learned traveller, Mir. Carl Lum-
holtz, who finds them a very crude
race (the TsrahumarD, going about
almost entirely naked, except in cold
weather, and seldom adding anything
in the way of improvement to the
natural recesses in which they seek
shelter. The cliff dwellings, of the
United States are quite different, being
pretentious structures akin to the
Pueblo town houses, which are well
represented by extensive models in
the museum.
Occasional references are made in
chronological writings to somewhat
obscure race, dwelling underground,
in parts of Asia and Northern Africa
These people aggregate in towns,
which, of course, cannot be seen by
the traveller until close upon the
entrances to the rooms excavated be-
meath the surface. The dead are
placed above ground, these people re-
serving the sepulchre-like excavations
for themselves during life. Their
homes suggest the subterranean houses
in which some residents of India take
refuge from the heat-an unsatisfac-
tory, cellsr-like refuge, from which
the occupants are glad enough to
emerge into the more cheerful out
door air.
Tree dwellers are found wherever
danger from animals or water makes
desirable an elevated domicile.
Several models represent houses of
the low lands of India perched on
stills, as a protection against poison
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GUS insects, venomous snakes and
dangerous quadrupeds.
Many of the Chinese live in boats,
and in the Malay archipelago houses
are built on great bundles of bamboo
which float in the water-s model of
one of these is contained in the collec-
tion.
'The house is the product of
environment in some way or other; /;
there is always connection between
them" One of the most interesting
results of environment were the lake
dwellings, of prehistoric Switzerland.
It was q social environment, for
nothing but a desire for safety from
human foes be regarded as mo-
tive sufficient to induce people to
move from the abundant land to habi-
tations erected over the surface of
body of water. Although some refer
ences to these tribes were made by the
ancient classical writer's, it was only
in comparatively recent years that q
somewhat thorough knowledge of their
habits of life are status of civilization
was obtained through archaeological
study, following upon the discovery of
the submerged remains of the ancient
piles. Industrious search made known
the existence of great numbers of
these, and the ethnologist at work in
the deposits under the long since de-
stroyed platforms found that these
lake dwellers made use not only of
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house, containing objects of tempta.
tion to the covetous or needy. The
home of the arctic man is burrow,
like the home of his neighbors-the
fox, wolf and bear. In this region he
does not attempt to build, but crawlt
under ground. Where he cannot dc
this, he initiates the burrow with the
snow hut.
In those arctic regions where drift
wood abounds an underground house
is made by the building of wooden
frames, which, covered with turf, form
the igloos of the Eskimo and the
yourts of the Siberian native. Whale
ribs in places are used to form arches,
over which earth is spread, and the
entire lack of timber, or its substi.
tute, compels the circumpolar man to
use snow. Both the turf and the snow
types of dwelling are attractively rep
resented in the case, and added inter
est is given to the snow house by a
presentation in section, showing the
long entrance passages and the skin
beds and fireplaces of the interior.
On the plains of the temperate zone
the absence of forest materials makes
residence in q tent imperative. In
the Allegheny region the rectangular
log cabin prevailed. Many people
are under the impression that the red
man learned of the invader to erect
dwellings of timber, but if any imita-
tion was practiced it was on the part
of the white man, for the Indians used
this form of shelter and protection be-
fore the advent of the European.
On the west coast the big trees were
split in the construction of the great
communal places of abode peculiar to
these residents of North America. A
very curious model of one is in the
museum case. The type of architec-
ture is more pretentious than that
displayed in the simple log cabin; the
great slanting roof required for it's
erection considerable architectural
ability. The walls are decorated with
curious designs, and from the en-
trance rises hugh tree trunk, carved
into grotesque images. In the trop-
les the palm, the bamboo and other
growths give form to the architectural
products of the natives.
Thirdly will be presented the inau-
ence of family organization on the
development of the house, anG, fin
ally, evolution, invention and pro-
gress will embrace the multitudinous
designs of civilized conditions. "All
the great forms of architecture, said
the curator, "come out of some primi'
tive form of abode"
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el,ff, where the lone defeneer was sta

elf, where the lone defeneer was sta
toned.
Several times they started boldly for
ward up the torturous mountain path.
barrels steady fire, however, dismayed
them, and drove them to cover again.
Each onslaught brought them nearer to
the fort Of rocks, and this fact the young
scout noted with some anxiety.
A glance behind him showed no sign
OF his recent companions. White Fawn
and Inez had disappeared, and he hoped
they had found means OF escape to the
valley in safety.
Meantime It had begun to rain, and
dim mist began to gather over the
ravine. It partially shut out the posi-
tion OF his enemies, and he feared would
enable them to make q secret advance
to his stronghold.
In this his fears were not groundless,
but the climax came In different manner
from what he had apprehended. Itseemed
that the bandit leader had, few mo-
ments previous, been made aware Of the
exact position Of affairs. A man he had
sent to reconnoiter had returned very
much excited 80,
@Well, what have you learned9" asked
Despsrd.
@That there's only one person in the
fort up yonder. -....
sThen the girl who escaped?'
VI don't know where she Is; SIZE ain't
in the place there" -
Despard looked perplexed. He had
believed that, whoever was defending
the fort, the rescued Inez was also there.
III there is only one person." he said
to Danton, "the girl has been sent away"
@Where?" . ...'..
aPerhaps there is descent to the
other side Of the valley"
Danton started.
@Hal I never thought Of that he
muttered.
sAnd whoever Is in the fort is simply.
holding US at bay to cover the girls es-
cape" .-.
aWhat shall we do?"
sSome of US hurry around to that side
OF the ravine."
@We can't do that, Captain, spoke the
man who had reported the state Of af-
fairs.
"Why not?"
because, we're IN q bad tx"
"A bad fixl What do you mean, msn?"
G1ndians."
@What?" " ....
Eyes, Captain; Modoca I saw them
In the valley from over yonder.'
Despard looked very much concerned.
aAre there many Of them?"
@Two to one against u.s."
@Shsdow Snakes men,
@They look like it I saw them before
the mist came down upon u.s."
Despard and Danton discussed the
situation for some time. They finally
decided to continue their ascent, but In
line beyond the fort. Their enemy
did not notice their movements, or did
not care to attack them, for their prog
ress was uninterrupted.
They reached the eminence, and Des-
pard at once began to Investigate the
other side Of the cliff. In his wander
ings he came to q place where some
twisted grape vines showed signs Of
recent passage from rock to rock. A
bit Of cloth torn by bramble from
dress told him that Inez must have ned
this way.
aWe're on the right trail, |" he said to
Danton, confidently. ..t,.
aYou think the girl has gone this
way?" asked the latter.
u am sure Of It's
@But there seems no way to reach tho
valley"
Except by careful climbing from rock
to rock
aCan You go that way IN ssfetyP'
sThe girl seems to have done so.S
"Very we'll; we can try It.
[To BI CONTINUAL
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used in this way for winter. Fancy
velvets, with mixed .colors, gay and
snowy, are the correct thing, and they
may be worn with all sorts OF skirts,
Simple black cloth skirts for wear with,
all this madness Of separate bodicea
look very meek and demure. Never
theless, they are lined throughout
their generous breadths with good
heavy tafetas in some of the new light
shades-maize water-green, old pink
or Mediterranean blue.
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CHAPTER XVI.
THE Escape

There was little doubt but that tho
outlaws would soon discover the fugi-
tives. Several of them were coming
directly up the path the latter had pur-
sued in their fight, and must inevitably
come upon Darrell and his companions.
The breaking light Of day showed
grim determination In the face Of the
Modoc princess.
sYou are armed?" she asked Of
Darrell
"No, my revolver was taken away
from me by Despard."
The princess handed him small re-
volver, and herself poised small rife
she bore over the edge of the natural
fortiication behind which they were con-
cesled. This commanded view Of the
path leading up to the place. -
I'VE must hold them at bay" said
White Fawn determinedly.
GThey may not find US.
@Yes; they are coming directly up the
path" ,..
There was q brief spell of silence.
Through the interstices of their rocky
barricade, the three beleaguered fugi-
tives watched the advance Of their enc
mics One party was searching the
ravine for them. Despard led them.
The other division Of the outlaws, headed
by Danton, consisted Of half dozen
men, and these were rapidly nearing the
crest Of the cliff.
Crackl
The rife in the hands of White Fawn
gave forth sharp report Its echoes
ended with the yell Of wounded bandit
fifty feet be.ow. Instantly the bandits
knew where their enemies were located.
They disappeared behind sheltering
rocks as If by magic.
"You have revealed our hiding-place
to them," said Darrell
got still nearer II we had not done 3d."
replied White Fawn. "Take my rife
and fire II they make any advance"
"Where are you going?"
ITO see II there is not some means Of
escape from here"
The Indian princess crept cautiously
in the shelter Of the rocks toward the
other edge Of the cliff.
Darrell watched the mountain path and
ravine closely. He saw Dsnton retreat
cautiously to the valley. Here he joined
Despard and his party and close con-
sultation was held They seemed to be
devising some plan to surround and cap
ture the fugitives. Darrel's observs
tions were Interrupted by the appear
snce Of White Fswn.
@What have you discovered?" he
asken.
"A means Of escape; But it is peril
Gus one"
ain what way?"
@We inust lower ourselves from cliff to
cliff, to the other side of the valley"
"Then let US not delay"
"Some one must remain here to keep
back the outlaws and give time for the
escape"
Darrell glanced anxio1sly at Inez, but
said, 81 will do that"
"Come," said White Fawn to Inez.
The latter cast q tender ok at her
brave lover, and followed the Indian girl.
Darrel's attention was now e.rtirely
centered on the foes he was to keep at
bay. He had confidence in White Fawp.
and knew that her long familiarity We,
frontier life constituted her safe guay
ian of the woman ne loved. y
Despard and his men, to Darrel's set
isfa 'tion, did not apparently suspect the
attempt to escape. They appeared in
stead, to be combining their forcss for
general assault on the summit Of the
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who can "carry themo we'll.

who can "carry them" well.
The material is very rich novelty
of wool fancy brocade. The back is 4
plain princess, with side pocket flaps.
The Medici collar and bertha are vel-
vet, embroidered richly with jets, and
the gauntlet cuff is the same, The
front is formed of deep side pleats,
meeting in the center. My readers
will be able to see at q glance how very
elegant is the design Of this "dress
cloak" although it is not one difficult
to make. Any dressmaker can easily
COPY the cloak. It is warm, and on
the whole an economical design, as
one can wear it with any dress.
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HUMAN HOUSES.
THE PROCESS OF EVOLUTION In
MANS HABlTATIONS.
Some Of the Primitive Forms-Infiu-
erces Which Controlled the Early
Dwelling Builders - Men
Lived in Caves.

T>ROFESSOR MASON has
- formed the nucleus of what
is to be a new and important
collection at the National
Museum. It will illustrate in its mul-
tiform aspect, according to the Wash
ington Star, the human dwelling, the
feature of life conditions, which has
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MUFFs ARE SMALL AND DArNIY.

= y =
Mufs are fancier and sm aller than
they were last winter, and, like other
articles of dress, are made OF all sorts
and kinds of materials velvet, fur,
lace, feathers and flowers. s
Those sketched herewith show fash-
ions latest caprice in London. One
is made half of fur and half of velvet,
with the inevitable bow at the top.
In the fur muff a boa would seem to
have been turned to account, both the
head and tail of the animal being zen
evidence" A border of Thibet 1S: -.
trims q satin-lined black velvet Ia y
with butterfly bow on top. The
is intended for dressy occasions. $40
band in the centre is fastened wilma
Rhinestone buckle. Feather aigrettes
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TEMPERANCE.
DOWNWARD STEPS.

Glass number one, only in fun.
Glass number two. as other boys "a,
Glass number three, 1t woa't Surt me.
Glass number four, only one more.
Glass number five, before drive.
Glass number six. brain in a mix.
Glass number seven, stars up in heaven.
Glass number eight, stars In his pate.
Glass number nine, whisky-not wine.
Glass number ten, drinking again?
Glass number twenty, not yet o plenty.
Drinking with men just now and then.
Wasting his lie, killing his wife.
Losing respect, manhood NIL wrecked.
Losing his friends-thns Il all ends.
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IN THE UsUAI. tiRooyE.

Civilization In Africa is running In tho
usual groove. At Funchai. Madeira, In 1893.
there were declared in transit to several OF
the new States $50, 900 cases OF gin. $4,000
butts OF rum, $4,000 cases OF brandy, 800, 900
demijohns Of rum, $4,000 cases OF Irish
whisky, 81, 900 barrels of rum, SO. 900 cases of
"Old Tom," $1,000 cases OF absinthe and 40
1(0 cases Of yprmr1th - ~
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appear on the left side, while on
the right the velvet bow forms O
cushion, as it were, for a bouquet Of
flowers.
1t is becoming more and more the
fashion for women to use natural
blooms on their muffs.
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FOE PIPE-STESf AIMS.

They call it @ mousquetaire sleeve
now, but it is only the old gigot or
leg-o'-mutton, with the outside wrink-
led on the lining clear down to the
wrists, like mousquetaire glove, and
is meant for women with pipe-stem
arms.
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TRAINS WORN BY BRIDES ONLY.

A Partisan authority says that trains
are not worn this winter even for very
ceremonious occasions, except by
brides, who must, in obedience to-
Mrs. Grundy's laws, wear the majestic
and traditional train and veil
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'What peoples" he was asked,
'.live without homes of any kind?"
"None. The crudest peoples will
at least go into a cave or pile sticks
against rocK."
The cave is conceded rsabe the
primitive form of abode. Simple cave
dwellers still live in the dec apd
torrid canons of the Sierra MAJ
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4 GREAT sINaER's VIEW

madame Patti believes any one who as.
pIfes to success as n vocalist should be a
.9eai aostainer. She says: "AIcoholic slim
ulahts OF any Kind tend to irritate the throat,
and should be entirely abstained from Even
light wines are no exception to this rnIe
MOST people are familiar with the hoarss
voice OF the hard drinker, und it Is often said
OF such IN individual that he has burnt his
t1rost with drink. Even Moderate use of
aiconoi may, therefore, tend to make the
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many of the domesticated animals and
cultivated plants, including some
cereals, that are in present use, but
also the flesh of wild animals that
long ago ceased to be included in the
fauna of Southwestern Europe.
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A WORD ABOUT BoDICE.s.

The unmatched and unmatching
bodices seem to be gaining ground.
Some of the newest are of velvet,
which, it is prophesied, will be much
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A MOTHER AT A SALOON DOOR,

In 1874, saw my mother kneeling in the
snow to pray at saloon door, and I crepr
out by side way, stepping softly in the saw
dust, ashamed Of her. That days work cost
her her life. but the saloon did not even
pause, and her only child sped downward to
the hell OF darkness; but that snow-set
prayer persisted at Gods throne through
thirteen awful years, and for importantly He
could but always hear, and when '.would,"
He spoke to me, and speaks-and will speak
on--and on-until on some sweet Christmas
eve find my mothers arm again, and, lean
Ing on her 81 at heart, celebrate the end OF
the crusade.-J. G.. Woolley.
ALL OPPOSE DRINKING.
n writer who is discussing the question OF
drinking and total abstinence from a practf-
cal business point OF view, and ignoring the
moral and sentimental side, says Life In
surance companies find the moderate drinker
more dangerous risk and his mortality
greater, hence refuse to insure him at ordin-
ary rates, or at all. Mercantile agencies
find that business conducted by moderate
drinkers Is more precarious and followed by
greater number OF failures, hence rate such
firms low as to responsibility. Railroad
companies find that accidents and losses in
crease under the care of moderate drinkers !,
that the income and stability Of the road are
diminished, compared with the same service
by total abstainers. Capital everywhere dis
covers by figures which have no other mean
ing that under the care and control OF mod
crate or excessive drinkers the losses, perils
and risks OF business are increased.
TEMPERANCE AND oBsr1NAcY.
The temperance principles of the regiment
OF Illinois Infantry Volunteers. known>as
the Zone Hundred and Two Dozen" are
we'll illustrated In an incident related by the
reglmentGl chaplain. In the battle OF Cham-N
pion Hills Orderly Sergeant Abraham New
land, Company D, was shot in the face, anu
left to die upon the field. but was picked up
later and carried to the hospital.
Sergeant Newland's jaws and mouth
seemed to be all shot to pieces, and he was
In sinking condition. Seeing this the sur
geon ordered him to have little brandy,
which the dying man, as they thought him
to be, refused. The surgeon told him he
must take some stimulant or die.
Newland motioned for paper and pencil
and wrote, "f die, I will die SOBER"
This obstinacy angered the surgeon for
moment and he muttered, "Die then" But
his kind heart conquered and he gave the
: sergeant the best Of attention, and saw him
recover with scarcely trace OF the wound.
The surgeon remarked afterward:
sergeant Newland was too obstinate
about the brandy; but no doubt his temper
ance principles saved his life, since drink
ing man never could have rallied from such
Woupd,n
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ROYAI RANGER RALPH;'
tls gaif Of the Western Prahi@
.Y WELDON J. COBB
.-3@ -.

\: CHAPTER NV-Continued. .
The Indian princess had extinguished
light Darrell stepped forward and
He'd her name. She stepped slowly
% view and peered suspiciously into
kace- Then she siezed his hand i'm
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Of one. The design is quite elaborate,
and the dressy garment complete
ly covers the dress. These cloaks are
particularly becoming to tall ladies,
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This ugly dogs head papa drew for
Eddie, but Eddie was afraid OF him,
30 papa told him to turn the slate
around, and there was the picture OF
lamb. Sunbeam.
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nand unreal were the &C.
unit that Despard had
ped his susp cions OF
like Danton, he began
letr strange visitor was
b demented creatures
the frontier.
opened his hat and
it several small pack
will be q balloon
and lighted q small
allowed the hot air
nd into q fine rub.
a his hand
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friendln she cried.

8c2<--Il6n Sn6 SleZeQ nlS oduo I'LL
Ehe rangers friendl" she cried.
sYean s.-
aThen you escaped from the Crow, as
my father promised?" -:
IT did. Have you heard from the
fspger2"
sNo. But he is alive and on the trail
of hfa enemies. !" -..
Elbow do you know this?"
@The mountain hermit says It must be
/. DO, although he has not been able to
6nd him." trnt ~.
ait was he saw with you q few mo-
nents since?" asked Darrell.
4Yes. How comes the rangers friend
here2"
{: Briefly, Darrell informed her Of his
adventures since last they met She
kold him of being at the cave when Des-
bard had come to demand Inez Tracey's
fortune She had secured the casket OF
Jewels, and had become lost in the her
pit's place Of abode In the mountains.
Si When she found her way to liberty,
amid its intricacies, the ensuing day,
be found that her fathers tribe had
me.
aAnd was the girl Inez prisoner with
akhem9" asked Darrell an-iously.
sYess -r5
She went on to say that she had started
}&fser them, when she came across the
pldl hermit Walford. He had lost trace
bf Ranger Ralph, but was himself de-
] termined to rescue the daughter Of his
! old friend Traces. Together they fol-
n0Gd the tribe Two days previous
~ came up with . wounded warrior
of the Modocs. He told them that 9
portion of Despard's band had pursued
and overtaken the Modocs. A, fierce
conflict. had ensued, resulting in the
sftar dafaaf Of fha indiana The nIlt-
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Nests 6f tbe Gray Squirrel,

In the east the northern gray squir. rel is the commonest species, and that which is most widely known. There is no need to describe it here; but when you come to describe it's nesting habits, beware of making assertions as to what it does not do. In Washington once heard lively three-cornered dis. pute on this subject, which was quite instructive. One boy asserted that the gray squirrel nests in hollow trees, beech or oak preferred. Another de. clared that in summer it builds a nest of green leaves, for summer use only. A third contended that the summer nest is built of bark strippings from cedar-trees, made into a big, round ball. Within month we collected, within ten miles of the national mu. scum, three fine nests which proved that all three of the disputants were right! Moral: Never base a general statement or insufficient facts.-W. T. Hornaday. in St. Nicholas.