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IN The CHURC H e S

Epworth Leag,,ers from this city who at
tended the recent great international con-
yention of that body In Indianapolis. We're
much surprised d, hear Bishop Hurst make
an address in five languages. The speech
was in response t, the address of welcome.
His introduction was in English. and he
cordially thanked those who had greeted
the league. In Spanish he referred to the
acquisition of Cuba, Porto Rico and the
Philippines and of the opportunity for
the league to do good work in the new
possessions. In French he referred to the
traditions and memories of the Huguenots
and the work of the league among those
among the Germans was referred to in that
tongue, and the conditions in Italy were
discussed in the Italian language.
Great interest Is felt here in the approach
ing celebration of the golden jubilee of
Mother Mary Theophila, the head of the
order of the Sisters of Notre Dame in the
United States. This will take place In Bal
timore during the present month. and sis
tiers will attend from washinston. Mas
sachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Penn
sylvania, st. Louis and Milwaukee
The exercises proper will begin the 18th
instant, when Bishop Curtis will celebrate
pontifcal mass and an address will be de-
lvered on the life and work of Mother
Theoohila
This venerable lady was born In Bavaria
and In company with ten other sisters Of
the order came to this country In March.
1851. about four years after the order WAS
introduced into the United statea The
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should see no farther than the point of his
sword. and hear no more than his orders.
In short, under many circumstances he has
10 use for an Independent judgment. He
must leave that to those whom he is pledged
to obey, and with whom rests the ultimate
responsibility. soldiers single duty is
blind obedience"
Hollywood bowed. and continued to await
his orders in silence.
THAT is we'll l am about to send YOU to
koTn Ford, where you will meet the mid
night mail from the frontier. At the foot
of the mountain incline, about half way be-
tween the stations, the train will be stopped
and person placed in your custody. You
Will take this person back with you to the
Ford block house and keep him there until
you receive orders to bring him into Re-
vonde. ! especially charge you that no vio-
lence is to be used, but he is not to be per-
mitted to escape. The Importance of the
duty (which is intrusted to you cannot be
too highly estimated
This, then, was what the duke meant.
Hollywood was to place himself unresery-
eddy at the disposal of M Selpdorf Yet
the preamble troubled him. 1t seemed to
be assumed that he might be tempted to
eyade his orders.
Il am to start at once, your excellency?'
I'm half an hour" Selpdorf's face clear
ed; something of his former geniality re-
turned to him. Tonight, Capt Rallywood
the duke has need of a man. There are
others l might have sent whose claims are
greater than yours, but You my nomf-
nee to the ranks of the guard, and / would
! justify my choice. His highness also is IL
clfned to favor YOU"
Selpdorf contemplated Rallywood kindly
as II prepared to be interested in his an
swer. He was trying to draw something
from the man, but Hollywood only stood
straighter and Rugged his wooden silence
closer. Any reply he could make would
give the advantage to Selpdorf. For the
present he himself held it. 1t is often So
The man who speaks ten words has a pull
over the man who speaks hundred
Il thank your exceilency," he replied.
There is" Selpdorf began again, medi-
tatively, as If permitting himself the lux
ury of a little frankness before trusted
adherent, IAN end to everything, and a be-
ginning. The line drawn between the new
and old is never defined; the two overlap
We may regret the old, but since the new
is irresistible the wise man makes the best
of it," He looked up with an alert interest
were not long ago at the dividing line Your
"Wellp said Hollywood, as If fIingiIg
back challenge.
The chancellors round eyes met his
"Ah, thought ihSy. uid be so. You were
half inclined that night to let fortune go
by you. You must mount her, man, not
lead ner by the brfdle.t
Then Hollywood broke silence.
Il doubt, your excellency, If she will car
ry me where want to go, in spite of hard
riding" he said
THAT will depend upon yourself i'm
agine. Good day, captain"
CHAPTER xxIv-On the Frontier.
The evening train vas almost due.
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synopsfs of Preceding Chapters.

Maasar, a little duchy in Europe, which
has maintained its Independence because OF
the jraic,:sies = the large surrounding coun-
trits seems ab,Ut Il be swallowed up Ger
many i. represented at Ravoatle. the capital,
by the shrewd staff snan. Barron Won ElTnur-
EngiH2yI-s Influence is sucug ana Major
COINS ,Ilor's pIeseT.ce TBcars much France
and R;:ssi1 are also playing the diplomatic
game. At the time the story opens J0Hn
Rally -socd. young EnglIshman. who has
served seycU years In the Madsau frontier
cavalry. is ab,ut to resign his commission.
" hen Selpd IT. the chancellor and man of
the i.cuT.' sends for him and makes hin
gentleman Of the guard Rsllywood meets
NGle-ie SeIpiOrf. the chanccllOr's daughter.
TIE gentleman of the guard object to the
appointment Of the EngiishEan. UDziar.
leader. and saitor for yalcries hand. ar
ranges for the cnair Of honor involved.
misses his shit and. with his companions.
Is overcuIns by the manly bearing of Rally
wood The guests at the palace ball over
whclm the young Englishn all with congFit-
ulations. Countess Sdgan takes great in
terest IN Rallywcod and invites bin TO
Castle Sasan With party. Ven Elmur
plots with Salpdorf in behalf Of Germany
TO disband the guard. AT the castle Valerie
ofTenjs the duke Sagan. fearius that the
wom.l viii spoil the plot, wishes to cause
the GCsth Of Valerie and his wife. Won
Eimur Will not consent becauses he wishes
T. mrrry Valerie. and still believes he can
carry out bis plan with Selpdorf. Meantime.
the guards Unfair. Colendorp and Rally
wood must be disposed Of. Won Eimur.
Unfair and Raiiywcod WOO Valerie Coun-
less &Igan foresees the danger OF the young
Engnshma1 and warns him. Caien,!afp
l.. II, ~. ,l4,l-a and il.
murdered by SasaD in the presence Of Won
ElEiur. The followers OF SIGan attack the
Guard in the castle Hollywood AMI UBziaF
are oyerpcwer-d. bat Major Counsellor in
disguise rs the Duke. appears and the whole
affair is hgfshed uF- Sa=an doss not dare 20
carry out his present plot. since Geruauy,
Russia ard England would know the facts.
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He took pleasure in the Engiishman's
frank readiness.
II have to thank you for your energ- in
the matter of Colendorp.' he began. We
have, however, decided to leave the whole
affair in allegiance for the present So M.
Seipdorf has sent for you. What for?'. he
added with the curiosity of an idle man.
II do not know, SIRE.
Now remember, he did mention some
thing about-welf. well. we have worse
enemies in the state than the chancellor"
he wandered on, for he had had an inter-
view during the morning with Selpdorf, and
was more than half persuaded to place
himself once more ~unreservedly under that
able direction. For Selpdorf had almost
succeeded in lulling his suspicious and i'm
Turing him back to the old comfortable hab-
1t of believing in a false peace. He half re-
GREETED the doubts he had lately entertained
or his prime minister, and was weakly will
ing to disabuse the Englishman's mind of
prejudice. He did not know that Rally
wood was quite unaware of Selpdorf's con-
rection with the Sagan plot. THE excel
lent Seipdorf is unsparing of his agents.
went on the duke N vague connection, but
he is also unsparirg of himself. Therefore
see that you obes him loyalty. For me, he
does what he wills with me-" He laughed
and raised his hand by way of dismissal.
Haywood went on wondering what the
duke meant to convey by his praise of his
great minister, and. in fact. set many con-
structions on the empty words.
Selpdorf received MIN with an air of grav-
1ty, almost or restraint, entirely unlike the
debonnair interest he had shown in him
on the occasion of their last interview.
i have sent for you, Captain Rallywood,"
he said after a moments consideration, ito
Intru5t to you a very delicate mission
He ceased and waited for some response
He was standing opposite TO Hollywood on
white fur rug. The outstanding corners of
his mustache, his upright carriage and the
ineffaceable mark left upon him by his short
term of military service-for consumption
obtains IN Maasau-had their effect upon
Hollywood. He picked out the soldier from
the chancellor and saluted in silence.
SelpGorf smiled. Yet he wished the man
had spoken; SO much may be deduced from
tone of voice. Did he guess how much
Selpdorf knew of his relations with Valerie?
But there was nothing to be gathered from
that rigid front
Before 1 give you any information /
must ask you first to say whether you will
serve his highness or not?'
Il have taken the oath, your excellency."
Yes" the chancellor said obviously
times not all the way. Has not some writer
said that it is the main that makes the oath
believed, not the oath the MANI
L have taken the soldiers OATH" repeated
Hollywood
But he had no protestation of fidelity to
offer. 1t rested with Selpdorf to choose the
right man for his mission
If personal inclination had had any part
in the chancellors plan of life, 1t is GER
tain he would have liked Hollywood. AS it
was, in trusting he distrusted him. Rally
wood could be relied on to follow straight
path. he knew; bat If it swerved from hon
or, what then?"
Also 1 must remind you that a soldier
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might be able to Persuade his master to en-
ter into some Professional arrangement with
Germany.
You have not got any definite news for
me, after ALL" Tffnur remarked at the end
or ten minutes. Il begin to believe the
counts declaration that his highness can
only be driven into reasonable treaty with
us by He stopped and sketched rapidly
on the paper before him. "by-n fset-the
fiat of the swWd. shaH we say?"
Seipdorf turned look on his companion.
Gould you trust Count Simon to put any
man ana most df all the one upon whose
property ne has q reversionary claim. in
fear OF death? And, further, trust him not
voked by faiiureei
Elmur shrugged his shoulders
we should have Duke Simon to deal
with with IN that eass,. instead of Duke Gus
M; Selpdorfs round forehead wrickletl
sngntly. He was apprehensive of this new
temper In Eimur, The chancellor was too
70 De quite honest, and too honest
~ pe quite unf1inching. "A man, in fact,
nus weaker and a little stronger than his
Ie..ows. IEsn the counts methads still
.ullnieIto themselves to you, the niscar-
rage OF the plan at Sagan notwithstand-
ing? he asked, with an fnvidious smile.
u ms h1ghness can be brought into a
conpiacent frame of mind as regards our
proJect To-Day and before the English pro-
Posais are laid before him, think we shall
hot neeo the methods of the count" Elmur
whispered. Count Simon has undertaken
70 heip us on the frontier. Maj Counsel
or VIII De detained under some pretext at
nom FORD bioekhouse, and later you mon
sieuf, VINO nave 80 consummate a skill in
covering the mistakes of other people, will
SET tnis mistake right by graceful apollo
gy. The fat major will arrive in Reyopde
oenind time, that is all. In the meanwhile
ms dispatches will be forwarded to you if
you VIII select safe person to meet the
count messenger beyond the river. Later
you can return them to Mai. Counsellor.
ana score point by the act
Seipdorf made no comment, but changed
the subject. II have had a little talk with
my daughter
Elmur laid down his pen and his irnpas-
s1ve air became more marked than ever.
Am then to have the pleasure of an in
terview with mademoiselle today?" he in
any blame in connection with the an
nouncement made at Sagan?"
Entirely. But she is inclined to insist
that her consent was conditional = no
more
II only desire the opportunity of assur-
ing her of my entire DEVOTION" said Elmur
Il do not fancy that she wrongs you,
my dear baron, by doubling that
There is then a difficulty on the part of
mademoiselle? 1t is unfortunate"
1T cannot be overcome. She is still very
young, and her imagination has been
touched. The Englishman Capt. Rally
wood. has, as you once remarked the
knack of making himself picturesque,
which appeals, in fact, to the Imagination.
/ am myself sensible of something of the
kind when dealing with him. Valerie
iniagines him to be quixotic.
Has mademoiselle said this?" Elmur
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jure him by giving way to girlish and
perhaps passing dislike"
Father, / cannot"
What are your reasons?" he asked after
a pause.
II do not-like Baron Won Elmur."
That is unfortunate, but your dislike
may be overcome when you know him bet
ter"
ooh. no!-never!'
''Why not?'
..Is it possible to explain a dislike?' asked
Valerie rather petulantly.
mo, perhaps not-for a woman" said
Selpdorf ref1ectively, but since there is no
other" he waited, then putting his fore
finger under her chin, he raised her face
and looked into it. UNLESS indeed you
prefer some one
direct glance they had not inherited from
himself, and her pale gravity dismayed
him.
very near my heart" he said quietly.
A tremulous smile came to Valerie's lips
And near mine-or 1 should not oppose
you, father"
selpdorf pushed her away from him with
a gentle hand.
you don't know what you are doing'
he said shortly, and gaZed out with undis-
guised chagrin into the mists that over
hung Revonde. Presently he stood up.
We'll, well; it only goes to prove that
the human element is variable quantity
he remarked.
cam l only human element in your
plans? Am no more than that to you?'
She put her hands upon his shoulder.
NJ. Selpdorf drew her nearer and kissed
her forehead.
'You know what you are to me, Valerie.
I had hoped to join our interests in all
things, but" he turned to the door.
Father the girl cried, don't leave me
like this. You don't understand. l only
knew by chance. He is too noble to"
"Ah." Seipdorf recoliected Eimur's
phrase. There is always the picturesque
captain of the guard" He paused before
speaking. "Then this noble individual does
not propose to take my daughter from me
altogether-on1y to entangle her in a senti-
mental embarrassment?
He made no claim upon me. He was
compelled toto speak-for my saket
Il will not ask for further condolences to-
day, Valerie. But think over the whole of
just, even to Baron Won Elmur.
NJ Selpdorf knew that the longer an idea
is brooded over the harder it becomes to
part company with it. Therefore the fore
noon was yet young when Won Elmur drove
up to the Hotel du Chancellor in reply to a
summons. The German plot. was not yet
at an end. By judicious manipulation Selp-
dorf had cleaned dim knowledge of Coun-
sellor's errand from the duke, who was as
wax in his supple hands. Counsellors re-
turn had become one day overdue and
Selpdorf took advantage of the delay to in
fuse doubts and troubled suru1ises into the
dukes wavering mind.
He had recovered In some measure the
royal confidence, and felt almost certain
that II the English proposals could be SUM-
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bone and awaken. the latent germs Of

bone and awakens the latent germs Of
death
view over the bright, beautiful city. gilt
tering only yesterday with it's winter be-
dizenment of frost and snow, was changed.
Streams Of dirty water pourned from the
roofs, ann in the streets the miry snow
sluiced slowly down hill or stuck on pass
ing boot heels in treacherous pads.
The chancellor usually breakfasted alone
with his daughter. She was at once spirit
ed and adaptable-adaptable enough to fall
in with mans moods, and spirited
enough to hold Independent opinions. an
ideal combination in a comrade. Servants
were vigorously excluded from the room
during the meal. that father and daughter
might talk freely together
nave hardly seen you since you came
back, Valerie: 1 have missed you." Selp-
dorf said, as he turned away from the ia
BILE and lit a cigarette. Il am hurried to-
Cay, yet | must speak to you on subject
that cannot be put off. One incident of
your stay at the castle has been constantly
in my mind
Yes, father
The unconcern of her voice struck Selp-
dorf. Things were either about to go I'M
expectedly well or else very badly.
Baron voa Eimur tells me you yielded
to my advice and his wishes In fact you
consented to an engagement"
oh, yes; for the time being"
My dear girl he continued, gravely,
1T has been publicly announced. 1t was
stand"
Valerie looked at him with a vague
alarm in her eyes.
only by an unlucky accident" she re-
pied. 1T was never intended to be an
nounced. Baron Won Emur assured me Of
that
Il am sure Won Elmur's intentions were
most generous, but the fact remains that
1t was made public Valerie, you must be
aware of his feelings toward your
valerie came round the table and sat
down beside her father, slipping her hand
caressing1y through his arm.
Selpdorf smiled down at her.
valerie. 1 must ask you to consider not
Won Elmur's. 1t compromises Elmur no
less than 1t compromises you"
cannot carry out the enga cement"
said the girl quietly
M Selpdorf threw a great deal of sur
prise and disappointment into his counte-
nance.
Il did not know you were so greatly
pre]udiced against him. But, Valerie, we
are honorable people, you and /, and we
cannot allow Baron Won Elmur to suffer
because we unluckily misunderstood one
another"
Valerie grew very still, her fingers pressed
upon her fathers arm.
Nothing succeeds like success and up
to the present time Won Elmur has sue
ceeded,' he went on. But a failure in
love affair places man in an absurd posi-
ton, and to be laughed at means loss of
prestige Wherever he is known the story
will follow him. He has a brilliant future
before him, a future that it might be the
pride of any woman to share. 1 think.
therefore, you will hesitate before you in
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CHAPTER XXI.
Ir Love With Honor

Revonde was drenehed in a sudden and
depressing taaw. From her crowned ridges
down to the swollen river rushing at her
feet she stood shiyering in robe of cling
ing mist; yet the day was warm. with the
raw. deceptive cioseness that chiils to the
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sHUsH. MADAMEw

was stiffening at every sentence. Circun-
stances and not liking had put these two
men on the same side, and Selpdorf repaid
Elmur's sneers at the helplessness of Maa-
sau with sympathy for Elmurs position as
a lover. No man likes to be pitied in his
love affairs.
NO, no, my good friend: no name was
mentioned. It may be more convenient
that 1 should never know it,"
Then you think she may be persuaded
to alter her decision with regard to me?"
81 am certain of 1t"
And what do you suggest shall be done
with my-rival?' asked the German, with
sinister infection of the voice.
1--WE must break him."
''WDi it not be possible to work in this
small affair with Counsellors detention?
Send Captain RalIywood to Kofn Ford to
undertake the custody of Major Counsel
Tor. OF course, it will not be necessary for
you to mention the name of the person
about whom your stupid frontier officials
are to make SO convenient a mistake. When
Rallywood discovers the identity of his
prisoner, I fancy his honor will find the
weight of temptation put upon it too great.
He also is in The English plot, remember.
and he will cooperate with his country
But by that time the duke must have closed
with another ally.
selpdorf comprehended that the German
was playing his own game in a double
private interests ana also hustiing ss s aMn
dorf along toward the German goal
L.
said the chancellor Disgrace win be more
effectual than death itself in this case
Disgrace? Abs yes. But know what
would happen to Captain Hollywood in my
country ElmuE,'ss eyes had a CLEAN in
them.
II am not so we'll informed Our state fs
more elastic in its laws than yours I cam
not foresee what will happen to him in
mine!" replied Seipdorf smiling
There is but one thing that could hap
pen to him under military law in any coun-
try. He will be shot!'' said Elmur pleas
antly. then added, with a sudden uncon-
trolled irritation, Ard that too is pic
turesque."
The chancellor spread out HIS hands,
What will you, my dear baron2 1t is
gained our point. The fellows breach of
faith is our point. Valerie will be disillu-
stoned; for recollect, pray you that va
lerie is in love with honor
CHAPTER XxIII.
How Hollywood Had His Orders.
Unfair had already departed to the from
tier on secret errand when RaIlywood
started for the chancellerfe through the
slush and fog. It was yet early in the af
ternoon. and an hour when the duke some
times drove out. AS Rallywood trotted
along the eInbankment by the river. he saw
the outriders OF the dukes carriage coming
toward him.
-Gustaye Of Maasau happened to be alone.
and. to indulge the humor of the monaenf'
be beckoned the young man to the side az
tn, carriage and spoke q few words, to him.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-15
Portland wholesale Market.

PORTLAND. Men. Ia
aTrading is very satisfactory all along the line.
and good increase in volume is reported over
the previous week, and values In many instan'
ces show considerable strength. tlour dropped
of little early in the week, but since then
the market has become strong owing TO a sud
den advance in Wheat, caused by an unexpect-
ed small increase In the worlds supply. togeth-
er with substantial claims of crop damage; May
Wheat closed to-day at 7o9sc and July 69ssc c.
Some of the milers are holders Flour about DC
above yesterdays figures. Corn and ats both
closed better to-day. fork proucts are frmer,
without change in prices. Sugars active and
firm; raws strong ana somewhat excited due to
the sudden rise in London; refined steadily held
at the recent advance. Molasses very firm and
excited; New Orleans open kettles are pracd-
ealy out of the question,a all having been absorb
ed; prices to Sc higher than March a year
ago. Common and medium grades OF Tea are
firner. Cheese scarce and adyanc ne. Onions
firm and fully 25c up. Eggs weak with receipts
increasing Oranges slightly higher. Rice quiet
but firm. Fish Oils stronger and better prices
expected. Lard Oil rather easy on prime Cod
Oils tending upward. Opeum lower at 3 COG
4 65, while Quinine has taken turn for the
better and still higher prices are looked for
now quoted at 43d46c Nails 10 TO 15c high
er. Dry fish firm. Chickens are scarce, Fresh
beef quiet; sides quoted sasc; backs 6R61ae;
binds 9091ac; forcs SIG acc rounds and tanks
$751;; rumps and lonS 11a12c; rattles 4a
atac; lambs higher at &C; mutton Sc
The followingquotauon represent the whole
sale prices for this market;
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The following are recent charters:
Bark Grace Deering, New York TO Auckland,
or second port and back. general cargo, p. l.
Bark Annie Lewis, Boston to Buenos Ayres, I.
o. b., lumber, owners account
Bark Glad Tidings, Baltimore TO Galveston,
coal 81 90, and back, Punta Gorda TO Baltimore
or Alexandria, phosphate rock 81 S5.
Schr Hattie c. Luce, Mobile TO Portland, lum-
Der So 90.
schr Frank G. Rich, Jersey City to Portland,
Portland cement 25c.
schr Nellie Eaton, weehawken to Portland,
coal 81 80.
schr W. II. oler, Philadelphia to Boston, coal,
PIT.
Schrs N. 7. Palmer, and F. A. Palmer, Phila-
delphia to Boston. coal 81 So.
schr h. s. Leaning Philadelphia to Salem,
coal 81 80.
Schr Arthur McArdle, Philadelphia to Ports
mouth, coal 81 40.
Schr ellie W. Craig Philadelphia 10 Boston,
coal 81 80.
Schr +. G. Pendleton, Savannah to New York,
lumber SO 25,-40 m. it per day.