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tryside Is entirely deserted during the sea-
son, except by those peasants who are too
poor to travel elsewhere. The only precau.
lions DR.. Sambon took were to have every
WINDOW, door and chimney wire screened
TO remain indoors from before sunset until
after sunrise, all the windows being omen
10 the air. During the day he went out
investigating the habits of the MOSQUITO,
and engaged in other researches No in.
mate or the house was infected with ma.
ra a,lS WhlIe every peasant living in the
nelghborhood had an attack To completes
the experiment DR.. Manson (the son of the
distinguished Prof Manson, known ell
over the world for his researches concerns
ing tropical dtseases) allowed himself while
living In Cambridge to be bitten by mos
quitoes sent to him by Prof. Sambon after
pelnS Ted on inalarious patients in Italy.
he contracted the disease. The demon-
stratlon was complete. This fact, which
shouid be universally known, l find to be
unheard of by a large number of people all
over the world in countries where malaria
is prevalent
O. The parasite may be killed In the blood
py sufnciently large doses of Quinine. This,
however, is only effected at a certain stage
OF us development. But If the mosquito
SUCKS the blood from a man saturated
with qulnlne, she cannot obtain the living
parasite Hence If every individuals blood
was saturated with quInine the disease
would not be conveyed. This measure was
attempted by Prof Koch in certain COM
munities in German East Africa with a
certain degree of success only and the
evils of such constant medication are cerl
tainly not small when other measures are
so much more effective. However all
travellers in tropical countries know the
value OF daily dose of quinine as pres
cautlonary measure; for innumerable In
fections must thus occur which come to-
nothing through the parasite being killed
py the qulnine In the travellers blood.
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turbed, presently, to find him too big to
lie in her lap, and he had desire for other
food than milk. His stout legs carried him
far into Burzee's heart, where he gathered
supplies of nuts and berries as well as sew
eral sweet and wholesome roots, which
suited his stomach better than the bell
udders. He sought Needles bower less fire.
quentIy, till finally 1t became his custom to
return thither only to sleep.
The nymph, who had come to love him
dearly, was puzzled to comprehend the
changed nature of her charge, and uncon-
sciously altered her own mode Of life to
readily through the forest paths, as did
many Of her sister nymphs, explaining as
they walked all the mysteries of the gigan-
tic wood and the habits and nature of the
living things which dwelt beneath its shade.
The language of the beasts became clear
to little Claus; but he never could under
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CHAPTER II.
The Child of the Forest.

Once, so long ago our great-grandfathers
could scarcely have heard it mentioned,
there lived within the great Forest of Bur
zee a wood-nymph named Necile. She was
closely related to the mighty Queen Eur
line, and her home was beneath the shade
of wide-spreading oak. Once every year.
on Budding day, when the trees put forth
their new buds, Necile held the Golden
Chalice of Ak to the lips of the queen, who
drank therefrom to the prosperity Of the
forest. So you see she was nymph OF
some Importance, and, moreover, 1t is said
she was highly regarded because of her
beauty and grace.
When she was created she could not have
told; Queen ZUrline could not have told
the great Ak himself could not have told
1t was long ago when the world was new
and nymphs were needed to guard the for
ests and to minister to the wants of the
young trees. Then, on some day not re-
membered. Necile sprang into being; radl-
ant, lovely, straight and slim as the sapling
she was created to guard
Her hair was the color that lines a chest
nut-bur; her eyes were blue in the sun
light and purple in the shade; her cheeks
bloOmed with the faint pink that edges the
clouds at sunset: her lips were full red,
poutng and sweet For costume she adopt
ed oak-leaf green; all the wood-nymphs
dress in that color and know no other so
desirable. Her dainty feet were sandal
ering other than her slken tresses.
Necile's duties were few and simple. She
kept hurtful weeds from growing beneath
her trees and sapping the earth-food re-
quired by her charges. She frightened
away the Gadgols who took evil delight
In flying against the tree trunks and wound
ing them so that they dropped and died
from the poisonous contact. In dry sea-
sons she carried water from the brooks and
pools ant mOistened the roots of her thirsty
dependents.
That was in the beginning The weeds
had now learned to avoid the forests where
woodnymphs dwelt; the loathsome Cad
gols no longer dared come nigh; the trees
had become old and sturdy and could bear
the drought better than when fresh sprout-
ed. So NeCile's duties were lessened, and
time grew laggard. while succeeding years
became more tiresome and unevent III than
the nymph's joyous spirit loved.
Truly the forest jewellers did not lack
Amusement. Each full moon they danced
in the Royal Circle of the queen There
were also the Feast of Nuts, the Jubilee of
Autumn Tintings, the solemn ceremony of
Leaf Shedding and the revelry of Budding
day. But these periods of enjoyment were
far apart, and left many weary hours be-
tween.
That a wood nymph should grow discon-
tented was not thought of by Needles sis
tiers. 1t came upon her only after many
years Of brooding. But when once she had
settled in her mind that life was irksome
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the nymphs filled with surprise and conster-
nation, but the brow of the Master Woods
man gradually clearing as he gazed intently
upon the beautiful immortal who had will
fully broken the law. Then the great Ak,
to the wonder of ALL laid his hand softly
on Needles flowing locks and kissed her on
her fair forehead.
For the first time within my knowl-
edge" said he, gently, "a nymph has defied
me and my laws; yet In my heart can
find no word of Gliding. What is your de-
sire. Necle:
LET me keep the chiIdi" she answered,
beginning to tremble and falling on her
knees In duplication.
Here, In the Forest of Burzee, where the
human race has never yet penetrat ted p,
questioned Ak.
Here, in the Forest of Burzee," replied
the nymph. boldly. TT is my home and
am weary for lack of occupation. Let
me care for the babe! See how weak and
helpless 1t is. Surely it cannot harm Bur
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abe had no patience with her condition. and
longed to do something of real interest and
TO pass her days in ways hitherto I'M
dreamed OF by forest nymphs. The law Of
me forest alone restrained her from going
forth in search of adventure
While this mood lay heavy upon pretty
Necile 1t CHANGED that the great Az Visited
the Forest of BurZee and allowed the wood
nymphs-as was their wont-to lie at his
feet and listen to the words of wisdom
that fell from his lips. Ak is the master
woodsman of the world; he sees everything.
and knows more than the sons Of men.
That night he held the queens hand, for
he loved the nymphs as a father loves his
children: and Necile lay at his feet with
many of her sisters and earnestly hardened
as he spoke.
We live so happily, my fair ones, in our
forest glades," said Ak, stroking his griz-
Fled beard thoughtfully. that we know
nothing of the sorrow and misery that fall
TO the lot of those poor mortais who in
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stand their sulky and morose tempers.
Only the squirrels the mice and the rab-
bits seemed to possess cheerful and merry
natures; yet would the boy laugh when the
panther growled, and stroke the bears
barred its teeth menacingiy. The growls
and snarls were not for Claus, he well
knew, SO what did they matter?
He could sing the songs of the bees recite
the. poetry of the wood flowers and relate
the history of every blinking owl in Bur
zee. He helped the Ryls to feed their
plants and the Knocks to keep order among
the animals. The little immortals regarded
him as privileged person. being especially
protected by Queen Zurline and her nymphs
and favored by the great Ak himself.
One day the Master Woo6sman came
back to the forest of Burzee. He had visit
ed, in turn, all his forests throughout the
world, and they were many and broad.
Not until he entered the glade where the
queen and her nyEphs We're assemble to
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another brief span and you will be but
memory, while she remains Necle''
Then why, if man must perish. is he
born?" demanded the boy.
Everything perishes except the world
itself and its keepers" answered Ak But
while life lasts everything earth has its
use. The wise seek ways to be helpful to
the world, for the helpful ones are sure to
live again
Much of this Claus failed to understand
fully, but a longing seized him to become
helpful to his fellows. and he remained
grave and thoughtful while they resumed
their journey.
They visited many dwellings of men in
many parts OF the world, watching farmers
toll in the fields, warriors dash into cruel
fray, and merchants exchange their goods
everywhere the eyes OF Claus sought cut
the children in love and pity, for the
thought of his own helpless babyhood was
strong within him and he yearned to give
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zee nor the Master Woodsman OF the
worldv'
But the law. child, the law cried Ak
sternly.
THE law is made by the Master Woods
man." returned Necile; 'f he bids me
care for the babe he himself has saved
from death, who in all the world dare OPP
pose me?' Queen Zurline, who had lis
tened intently to this conversation, clapped
her pretty hands gleefully at the nymph's
answer.
you are fairly trapped. oh, Ak" she ex-
claimed, laughing. Now, pray you, give
heed to Needles petition"
The Woodsman, as was his habit when In
thought, stroked his grizzled beard slowly.
Then he said:
She shall keep the babe, and will give
1t my protection. But I warn you all that
as this is the first time I have relaxed the
law, so shall 1t be the last time. Never
more, to the end Of the world, shall a NOR
tai be adopted by an immortal. Otherwise
would we abandon our happy existence for
one of trouble and anxiety. Goodnight,
my nymphs!'
Then AK was gone from their midst, and
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Wild Life.
From Country Life

From Country Lire.
The bird in question is an old cock grouss
in fine plumage and very healthy. He waA
first noticed last January. during seve<U
snowstorm, near a farmhouse on the edge OF
a moor in SoiIaryle, in Perthshire. He be-
gan by following the managers children on
their way to school, going with them acrosa
the fields to the banks of a small stream
where he waited for their return and acS
companied them home. In April he found
a mate; nest was made and eggs were
laid, but mate and nest came to grief, ana
the old bird remained alone, never seeking
the companionship of his own kind bud
consoling himself with the society of thu
children, with whom he would play Tor
shoulders and heads and pecking at thatr
bonnets, but absolutely refusing to eat any
grain offered to him. though various kinds
were tried.
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Williams Drug Store, 9th and F St s.

help to the innocent little ones of his race
even as he had been succored by the kindly
nymph.
Day by day the Master Woodsman and
his pupil traversed the earth, Ak speaking
but seldom to the youth who chung stead
tasty to his girdle, but guiding him into all
places where he might become familiar
with the lives of human beings.
And at last they returned to the grand old
Forest of Burzee. where the Master set
Claus down within the circle of nymphs,
among whom the pretty Necile anxiously
awaited him.
The brow of the great Ak was now calm
and peaceful; but the brow of Claus had
become lined with deep thought. Necile
sighed at the change in her foster-son, who
until now had been ever joyous and smiling,
and the thought came to her that never
again would the life of the boy be the
same as before this eventful journey with
the Master.
(To be continued)
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CHAPTER III.
The Adoption,

The Master Woodsman suddenly rose,
with knitted brows. There is a strange
presence In the forest" he declared hen
the queen and her nymphs turned and saw
standing before them Necle, with the sleep
ing infant clasped tightly in her arms and
defiant look in her deep blue eyes.
And thus for a moment they remained
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CHAPTER v.
The Master Woodsman.

Years pass swiftly in Burzee, for the
nymphs have no need to regard time in any
way. Even centuries make no change in
the dainty creatures; ever and ever they
remain the same, immortal and unchanging.
Claus, however, being mortal, grew to
manhood day by day. Necile was dis
The Washington times., 1902-07-24
GETAWAY DAY AT FORT ERIE.
Julia Junkin, Heavily Played, Finishes
Third-Three Favorites Win.

BUFFALO. July 23.-It was getaway
day a: Fort Erie, and the talent and
bookmakers had a fight to a finish
They broke even. three favorites getting
the verdict, the other three gcing to out
siders.
The greatest upset Of the day was in
the first. Julia Junkin, thought to be a
sure winner and heavily played accord
ingly. going to the post at 3 to 8.
She finished third. Competitor winning
the race at 8. to Lin the betting. The
bookmakers are evidently not TO be
caught laying any fancy prices against
the jumpers, as evidenced by the prices
laid against the three contenders in the
sixth race today-a steeplechase over
the short course. The prices against all
three at post time was to =. The horses
go from here to Highland Park, which
opens Saturday next for a thirty-day
meeting.
The following are today's summaries:
First race-Selllng; for three-year-
olds and upward; six rurlongs. Com
petitor tMlnder). ) to /, won; Filibuster
kelly, 6 TO l. second; Julia Junkin
tGormley), 3 to 8, third. Time, 1:1G4.
Second race-Selling; for two-year-
oids; FIVE furlengs. Hallucination (Kel-
ly). , 10 2, won: Navigator Qrvin). ) to
]. second; Bottle (Gormleyl, to /,
third. Time. i:03&.
Third race-Selling: for three-year-
oids and upward; six furlongs. Jack Nc
CHM tGormleyJ, 3 to 2. won; Ringlead-
er tAlaire). 4 to !, second: Lady silver
,Castro), 10 TO l, third. Time. l:lGA.
Fourth race-Selling; for three-year-
olds and upward; seven furIongs Frivol
tPreston). to 2, won; Kings Pet tCas-
trol, 8 to /, second; Annie Lauretta
Dohnson). 2 TO 1. third. Time. 1:29.
Fifth race-For -year-olds; four
and one-half furlongs. LORNA (Kelly).
s to /, won; All Souls (Minder). I to ;,
second; DR.. Carr (Gormley). 6 to l, third.
Time. 0:57.
Sixth race-Steeplechase; handicap;
for three-year -olds and upward: short
course. Imperialist tBrazin, to .,
won; HandvIce Dosch), to 2, second;
Kingalong tHeider), to 2, third. Time,
3:12.
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to 5. won; Andes (Otis). IS to 1. second
Emma P. (Birkenruth). TO l. third.
Time. LEO.
Second race-Two-ycar- -olds; six fur
longs. Gregor X. (Ransch). l to 3. won
st. Minor CDonnellyl, 20 to /. second
Farmer Jim (Blake). 5 10 /. third.
Time. f:19 4-5.
Third race-Four-year-ol and up
ward; one mile. Prince OF Africa
tBuchanau). to 8. won; Nitrate tCo-
burn. 5 TO !, second; Priula II tHelger-
SOM. 9 to /. third. Time. 1:J1 As.
Fourth race-SellIng; threeyear-o
and upward; one and one-half miles.
Lady Chorister tDavisonl. 3 to l, won;
John McGurk u. Walsh. 3 20 l, sec
ond; SardoEic tBirkcnruih). S to S.
third. Time. 2:i9 40.
Fifth race-Handicap: three-year-
olds; ons mile and seventy yards.
Bragg tRanschi. eyer. won; Harry
Now fCoburn), J TO I, second; Marcos
DEAN, 10 10 J. third. Time, 1853 2-5.
Sixth race--Sell!rg; threeyear- -olds
and upward: one mile. Ravensburg
tMeade), . to !. won: Chorus Boy tCo-
burn). to .. second; Linden Ella
(Birkenruth). to ]. third. Time. $50.
The Washington times., 1902-07-24
EVEN BREAK AT DElMAR.
Three Favorites in Betting Finish First

ST. LOUIS, No, july 23.-An attrac-
tive card and delightful, weather drew a
large card to Delma- Park today. The
races we're all well contested, the tai
ent breaking even with the bookmakers,
as three fayorites in the betting got the
decision The winning favorites were
Felix Bard. Warner. and Kansas City.
all three going to the post at 3 to 2.
The greatest upset Of the day was In
the nth race. n two-year- -old selling af-
fair at five furlongs Ben Lear was made
favorite at 3 to against. but the best
he could do was TO finish second TO
Crime. who won with plenty in reserve
at the good odds of to /.
The following are the summaries:
First rare - For three year -olds and
upward; six furlongs. West Baden
(Dade). to l. won; Little Chimes (Bat-
tiste). 10 to /, second. Ben Brainard
(Golden), 3 to /. third. Time. 1:161s.
Second race-selling; for three-yea
olds and upward: seven turlongs. We
lasquez "a. W Booker), 10 to ], won;
Annie Oldneld tMcJoynt, to ], sec
ond: Sam Lazarus. Esq. (Scully), z 10
l. third. Time. 1:3oA.
Third race Selling: for th-cc-year-
olds: one mile. Warner iBattiste). 3 to
2. won; Lynch tWatson). to /. second;
Precisely (Earle). 10 !. third. Time,
1:42h.
Fourth race - Selling: for four-year-
olds and upward: mile and seventy
yards Felix Bard IT. Walsh. TO 2,
won; Edgardo (Watson). 8 10 l, second,
Glenwood 81. O'Connor), to /. third.
Tine, 1:4e.
Fifth race Selling; for two-year-olds;
five furlongs. Crime IL. Daly), 10 /.
won: Ben Lear (Battiste). 3 TO 2, sec
ond; Pourquoi Pas tR. Murphy, 10 /.
third. Time, l:02&4.
sixth neutrality-suspicious. and up
ward: six furiongs. Kansas City
(o'Brien). 3 to 9. won, Nr. Mulkey (R.
The Washington times., 1902-07-24
EXCITING SPRINTS
ON COLISEUM BOWL

affair, the amateur riders of this city
made Just as good showing as their
brothers in the professional ranks. The
one-haif mile handicap race was one OF
the most spirited and interesting events
On the card and brought the spectators
to their feet and compelled them to look
close to see what was going on. Johnnie
Hill. Washington's best rider, show ed up
exceedingly we'll and won the race In a
walk after he had been in the rear for
five laps. His exhibition one mile race
behind pace. which was his first expert
ence. was very good. and he bids fair to
make crack pace follower.
The one-half mile national champion
ship. the first event on the card, was
a close race. 1t was decided In four trial
heats and two semi-finals. Kramer won
the first heat, with Lester Wilson Sec
Ond. Taylor won the second heat, with
kimble second. Lawson won the third,
and Collett the fourth heat.
The first semi final was won by
Kramer, with Taylor a close second.
Collett took the second semi-final with
Lawson pressing him hard. The final was
very exciting. 1t seemed to be a race
between the white riders against Major
Taylor. The riders whizzed around the
track formed in the shape of flying
wedge. Taylor was. of course. in the
center, and on several occasions Jagged
behind to spurt up, but when he attempt
ed to do so he found he was caught On
the last lap each rider began to think Of
himself. and then Taylor began to shine.
On the last turn the only chance he got
he spurted up, and came within two
inches OF beating Kramer out of first.
All of the others were far in the rear
and battIed for third place.
Won by Johnnie Hill.
The second event was the half-mlIe
amateur handicap. After two fast heats
Johnnie Hill. who started from scratch.
won the race. He was behind the other
riders until the last lap. when by beau
tiful sprint he SKINNED across the line
about fifteen yards ahead Of all competi-
tors.
Inc one mile handicap professional
was won by Williams. who had 120 yards.
who had so yards, came sec
ond. Taylor was in the first heat, and
was started from scratch. He did not
get a place and was out of 1t when the
final came.
Johnnie Hill then gave an exhibition
one mile ride behind Howard Rhine's
fast motor. Rhine steered Hill good
race, and everyone watched the young
ster's first attempt with great interest.
After this race Rhine cut loose the ham
perings from his machine and ripped
of half mile He negotiated the dis
tance In As seconds
A number of the professionals went
into the last race, the consolation race.
Owen Kimble came first, with Newkirk
and Bedell in second and third places,
One-half mile national championship
Fist trial heat won by Kramer; Will
son second. Time. :OI rs. Second heat
CONTINUED on Ninth Page.)
The Washington times., 1902-07-24
st. Louis Entries.

ST. LOUIS, July 23.-Entries for to-
morrow:
First race Three quarters mile. Mar
garet Steele. 100; Lady Harrington. Mag
gle Young. l05; Mento, Brigand Queen,
107; Clara. 100; Oseetah, Aline D., los;
Mona b.. 10I; Miss Theresa, 105: Lola
Home. 100; Ruby Riley, 107.
Second race-One mile and seventy
yards. Little Lois. 102; Poyntz, 107; Bur-
Dett's Walkaway. 104; Morris Volmer.
109; Ladas. 106; Claude Walton. 80;
mizzoura, 109; Robert w. 1O6: Brown
Vail. 1O4.
Third race-Eleven- sixteenths mile
Avoid, Gehcimness, 10; Pettijohn, Robert
G.. Lansing. 10S; Fritz Brillar. 103:
Pickles. Mudiayia, Matte Harmon, 1O5;
Signora Pierson. 100; Canzonetta, 1O5;
Two Lick. 40.
Fourth race-Three- quarters mile
Frank Bell. 105; Blue Blaze, 90: Okla
sS; Father Wentker. 1l0; Jim Clark. 1l6:
Van Hoorcbeck 1903: Eva g Darling, 10l
Fifth race-One nile and seventy
yards Reducer 106: Hucena. so; Master
full. 1oi; Kitty Clyde, 113; Blue Mint. 80:
Terra Incognita, 109; Salinda, 104; Sill
yer Garter, 109.
Sixth race-Three-quarters mile-Lou
Ann. Polly Bixby, Vici Vance, Neck
lace. Belle Simpson, 107; Una Price.
100; Onanetta, 10I; Nyx, 105: Hazel
Hughlett. Imp Clonsilla, Kiss Quick,
Hurry 10Y
The Washington times., 1902-07-24
National Circuit Meet of
Professional Wheelnen
Last Night.
CRACK CYCLISTS CONTEST
Major Taylor, Fast Negro Racer, Fails
to Land First Place-Local Riders
Make Great Showing in Amateur
Event-Hill Wins.

The seating and standing capacity o.
the Coliseum was taxed to its utmost
when the national circuit meet of cy-
clists was held last night. Over five
thousand people saw many OF the crach
wheelmen Of the country struggle for
the short distance records OF the world.
No records were broken.
The center of attraction was Major
Taylor, the wonderful colored sprinter,
who recently returned to this country
from a very successful season in Eu-
rope.
The management OF the Coliseum had
everything arranged for running the
races off in quick succession, and every
thing was carried out to the letter.
There was no hitch, and no tiresome de-
lay to mar the pleasure OF the specta-
tors.
Many Crack Riders.
Among the riders on the program
were Iver Lawson. Frank Kramer. Les
ter Wilson. Tom Butler, Owen Kimble.
''Plugger Bilf' Martin, John Jacobson,
and Saxon Williams. These are the fast
est pedelars in the country, and as the
Coliseum is one of the fastest bowls in
the country. there was an abundance
of real sport.
The crowd was so large that there
were not seats enough for all. and sew
eral hundred were compelled to stand.
One OF the most enthusiastic and
highly interested spectators in the prin-
cipal grandstand was the wife of Major
Taylor, the negro sprinter.
Kimble did good work and scored a
number of points for his team. Lester
Wilson was In his old-time form, and
made his opponents ride their best In
order to beat him out. Kramer was the
lad that beat Taylor. The colored man
was right after him from the start, but
because OF his crowded position could
not win out.
Notwithstanding the city was crowded
with professionals from all parts of the
country, and the meet was a national