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that's what he is. Some day in a race he'll
get away in front av his horses, an beat
EN- by the length av a street. He'll be q
hun red to wan, an nobody'n have penny
on"
When they arrived at the stable Mike
headed straight for the harness ROOM The
ilght was dim, coming from a small, high,
tWo-paned window; but Mike knew where
every bride and saddle should be- He put
his hand on Diablo's head-gea and bring
ing 1t down, carried 1t through the passage
70 the stable door. where he examined it
Jest what fought! Look at that" and
ne handed 1t to Carter for inspection. How
90 you size that up, Ned?'
me rein's been cut near through" re-
pied Carter. Il wonder it held as long as 1t
"A dirty, low-down trick" commented
Mike TIL hang it back on the peg jest
now; but don't use 1t agin fer bit"
AS he re-entered the saddle room briskly,
ms heel slipped on the plank floor. bringing
him down. I'D take me oath that was
banana peel, II it was on the sidewalk he
nearly dislocated his neck. Some of you
I'm thinkin'"
More out of curiosity than anything else
ne peered down at the cause of his sudden
slip. What the divil is it. onyway?" he
muttered, kneeling and lighting a match
winch he held close to the spot. Bot
tumbs!' he exclaimed. Its candle grease
a candle? It's agin the rules"
There isn't candle about the barn, an
you know 1t, Nike" cried Carter, indignant
ly.
Mike was prospecting the floor with anoth-
er light.
Here's two burnt matches" he continued
picking them up. An they were loighted
last night, too. See that; they're long, an
that means that they wasn't light used fer
lightin a pipe or a cigar-jes' fer touchin'
off a candle, that's all. / know they was
loighted last night" he said, as though to
convince himself, FER they're fresh, an
amt been tramped on. If they'd been here
fer two or three days, roight in front of
the door, dey'd have the black knocked off
EN- wild you boys feet. This wan didn't
light at all hardly, an there's a little wool
wan sthruck it on his wool pants. 9th the
lantern, Ned, p'raps We'll fin out somethin
more The light from that hgh-up winder
amt good enough fer trackin' bear
When the lantern was brought Mike con-
tinued his detective operations, nose and
eyes close to the floor like black-tracker
What's that, Ned?" he asked, pointing
boards.
Carter crouched and scrutinized Mikes
find. Tobacco Spit and he gave little
laugh
"Roight you are, that's what it is. Now
who chawS tobacce in this stable?" he de-
manded Of Carter. with the air of cross
examining counsel.
Il don't"
docs Finn?"
mo, don't think so'
Didn't Shandy always have a COB Of it
in his cheek-the dirty pig?"
Yes. he did, Mike
Il fought so; fought it was that black
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10 VictisI

sing the hymn Of the conquered, who fell in the
battle OF Life
The hymn of the wounded the beaten. who died
overwhelmed in the strife;
Not the 1ubilant song If the yictors whom Tho
resembling SccIaiw
or lions was lifted in chorus, whose brows wore
the chaplet Of fame,
But the hymn Of the low and the humble. the
Who stroxe and who failed. acting braycly a Sc
lent and desperate part:
Whose youth bore no flower on its branches, whose
hopes burned in ashes away.
From whose hands slipped the prize thcy had
grasped at. who stood al the dying OF day.
With the wreck Of their life all around them. I'M
pti@d. UNDECIDED. alone.
With Death swooping down DER their failure,
and all but their faith oyerthrpwn.
While the voice OF the world shouts Its chorus
While the trumpet is sounding TRIUMPHANT and
high TO the breeze and
Glad banners ere waving. hands clapping and
hurryiug feet
Throngng after the laurel-crowned victors. stand
the field of defeat,
In the shadow, with those who are fallen. and
wounded and dyin" and there
Chant a requiem low, place my hand on their pain
knnttrd brnws hrra the prayer
Hold the hand that is helpless, and whisper,
They only the victory win
Who have fought the good fight, and have vau-
q1ishAd the DER Tcmp;s Us within:
Who have held TO their faith unseducrd by tie
prize that the world holds high:
Who have dared for a high TO suffer. resist.
fght-if need be, 10 die
Speak History who are LIES victors: rnran thy
long annals, and say.
Are they those whom the world called the yictort
who the success of a day:
Tho martyrs. Nero? The Spartans, who fell az
Thcrmopylae's tryst.
Or the Persians aud NerNeS2 Ills Judges Soc.
W. w STORY.
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DOG AND CAT REMEDIES.
A Few Practical Medicines for Our
Domestic Animals.
From the Baltimore American.

From the Baltimore American.
Kerosene is often advised for use on dogs
and cats. but It is not wise to employ this
means of killing feas It is more likely
to Kill the animal itself One cat was
brought to the league last summer with
every hair gone and her skin bare and in
famed. She was suffering terribly. as one
would suffer from a bad burn, and the
whole cause was that her owner tried an
application OF kerosene to Kill feas. Many
case of injury from the use OF carbolc
soap and liquids made OF carbolic acid are
known. Simple and not severe remedies
are always advisable for external or in
ternal use.
This is a good time of the year to rive
your dog or your cat q little course Of SUI
phur. There various ways of giving II.
You may sprinkle an even teaspoonful OF
powdered sulphur on meat or in a saucer
of milk or mix IL In any food that is given:
or in the case of cats mix half teaspoon
full with teaspoonful Of lard and put II on
the cats paws or fur, and the cat viii lick
1t off Another way is to buy the homeo-
pathic preparation of sulphur pellets. and
a dog will eat them readily as he would
candy. Many persons who keep cats and
dogs use homeopathic remedies entirely for
their ailments. / have given nuX Vomica
often to my maltese terrier when he lacks
appetite or has a bad-smelling breath. ]
and in the morning. 1t is usually quite safe
to give the same remedies TO dog or cat
that you would give to a child, and in about
the same proportion, taking age, size, etc.
into consideration. Sweet oil Is valuable In
any tendency to constipation, and most dogs
and cats like II. For small dog a table
spoonful poured over light white bread that
has been cut up into dice may be given
twice week to advantage unless there Is
some special reason against II. A cat will
take it clear II 1t is given in place of food.
or it may be put on little bits of raw beef
or cooked fish.
Give water-gtve water to your dumb ami
mails. Whatever else you neglect 10 do for
them do not let them suffer for that simple
thing which costs you nothing but little
trouble and thought. Keep dish of water
night and day where your dog and your cat
can get 1t, and change it at least every
twelve hours.
Dogs are not infreQuently attacked by
commissions, and this dread disease, which
is often by ignorant men and boys called
hydrophobia, is generally caused by one OF
three things-not drinking water enough to
Keep the system in good condition; inn
proper or insufficient food, causing acute in
digestion; too violent exercise in hot wealth
er, such as following bicycle or q fast
horse, or running all day after a team, or
having no shady, quiet place TO rest I'm. A
dog that is taken good care of seldom has
fits.
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ing the other visage. Was her mother
right-was she so heartwhole7
AS IL her thoughts had bearing on her
mothers mind. the latter said: II wouldn't
have spoken to you of this matter while
your father is so 81 IL Il weren't for the
fact that our position is very urecarious L
can't understand just how badly of We
are, but IL anything were to happen Your
father 1 hardly know what would become
OF us"
And Mr.. Crane has promised 20 help us
lf-if- There was a hard ring in the
girls voice as she spoke. getting not past
the If, refusing TO put into words the
distressing thought
There is no If about IT, daughter. Mr.
Crane is our friend your fathers friend.
and he is going to help us; and he only
spoke of his regard for you by way or an
excuse-it was delicacy on his part. thinls~
ing that I would have less compunction in
accepting his good Offices. All l ask, girl.
Is that you Will try to like Mr.. Crane; it
You can't, well, you won't find me making
you unhappy. But l can tell you this.
Allis, unless matters mend, and how the
change is to come I can't say. your father
VIII lose Ringwood and il will belong IN
Mr.. Crane. Even IL the horses were sold
on, the money would not clear the debts:
besides, 1 think that even the horses are
incumbered
Allis stood I'm indeclsion for little think
ing deeply: then she went up TO her mother.
and, taking her face in her hands, kissed
her.
II understand. mother" she said. YOU
are worrying over the dear old place. over
my future. and over father, and IL is moth
ing but worry, worry, worry all the time.
But III save Ringwood for you, mother.
hope father will soon be well again and
that luck will change. but anyway, mother,
l promise you that no matter what effort
1t costs me you shan't sacrifice the house
you've lived in all your life"
Mrs. Porters eyes were wet with tears
Of gratitude. She was thinking only OF tho
redemption OF the place through Crane:
but Allis' words had meant far more than
she had taken from them. They were m
spired by a faith that she could save their
fortunes without sacrificing herself to
Crane. If not, If she failed. she was brave,
she was a Porter and would keep her word
and save Ringwood even at that price.
CTo be continued)
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In his aynGr r barking eass
shandy: but whafd he Be dom there. Did
you see his face, fNed2"
I was too busy takfn' a wrap on Lucre-
TIA; she was getun' a bit out of hand"
When they came to. the gate which gave
entrance to RingEood house Mike said to
G .ss,, with rough sympathy in his voice.
snp IN anead, Ned. sand tell the misses
mat the boss hadahad bit av a SPILL. Say
he's Just stunned; that there's no bones
nrokeanot tumSs!s though I fear he's
1r aaSa int we ss fer s4aeer eo' Nsd q
ne called, as Carter slipped from the buggy,
see II you kan kApe tie misses from SEEM
the boss till the doctor comes. Git hould
OF the girl Cynthfs ansgive her the tip that
things is pretty bad. 90 on, now; I'll drive
slow wild wan hand"5
Mikes kindly precautions were of little
avall. Mrs. Porter saw the slow-moving
buggy crawling hp the broad drive, and
instinctively knew that again something
terrible had occurred That Allis was not
there added to her fear.
Hes just stunned, ma'am." Carter was
saying, as Mike reached the steps. But she
dldnt near him; her face was white, and in
ner eyes was the horror of a great fear, but
from her lips came no cry; her silence was
more dreadful than If she had called out.
We'll carry him, ma m, Mike said, as she
came down the steps to the buggy, and
clutching the wheel rim swayed unsteadily.
lest; lest GIT bit ready, missis." Gaynor con-
tlnued softly; Git bed ready, an he'll be
all roight afther bit. He's just stunned
that's all, just stunned
1t was curious how the sense of evil had
linteo each ones vocabulary.
Let me help" pleaded Mrs. Porter
speaking for the first time
Ven carry him, miSsis-hes just stun
neo. repeated nike in dreary monotone
as 1eehng each step carefully with his toe
ne and Garter bore the still senseless form
into the house
Mrs. Porter had got one of the battered
hanos between her own, and was walking
with WIDE, dry, staring eyes close to her
husband.
NOh, John. John! Speak to me. Open
your eyes and look at me. You're not
dead; Oh, God you're not dead" she cried
passlonately. breaking down, and a pent-up
as the two men laid Porter on the bed that
Cynthia had made ready
Ihere, missis. don't take on now" plead
ed Mike. THE boss is jest stunned, that s
all; I've been that way a dozen times me-
self he added by way Of assurance.
Where's the brandy? Lift his head. Ned.
Not so much. See!" he cried exultantly, as
the strong liquor caused the eyelids to
culver See, missis! He's all roight; he's
Jest stunned, that's all. There's the doctor
now God bless the little woman! She
wasn't long"
The sound of wheels crunching the gravel.
with sudden stop at the porch, had come
to their ears.
Come out av the room, maam," Mike
room an lave the dhoctor bring the boss
around
He signaed to Cynthia with his eyes for
help in this argument.
Yes, Mrs. Porter" seconded Cynthia.
come out to the porch. Miss Alis and I
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nut. AS he did so, thrown out of his stride,
his forelegs crossed, and he went down in
a heap, with the rider underneath.
The force of his gallop carried the black
full over on to his back. He struggled to
his feet, and stood shaking like leaf, with
low-stretched neck and fear-cocked ears,
staring at the crushed, silent figure that
lay with it's face smothered in the soft
earth
In dozen jumps Al!is stopped Lauzanne,
threw herself from the saddle, and leaving
the horse, ran swiftly back to her father.
"Oh, my Cod he's dead, he's dead!' she
cried piteously, the nerve that had stood
the strain of the fierce ride, utterly shat
tered and unstrung at sight of the senseless
form.
Hes not dead" said Carter putting lis
hand over Porter's heart. It's just bad
shakeup. Mikes coming, and We'll soon
get him home. He'll be all right, Miss
Allis-hell be all right" he kept muttering
in dazed manner, as he raised her fathers
head to his knee.
Take Lucretia and galop for the doctor.
Miss Allis,' commanded Mike. coming up
on the run. Wen get yer father home in
the buggy"
"In Gods mercy-dont let him die, Nike
and bending down she pressed her lips to
the cold forehead that was driven full of
sand. Get him home quick and try not
to let mother see. I'll take Lauzanne."
Lausanne had followed her and was
standing waiting, his big eyes full Of a
curious wonderment. Mike lifted Allis to
the saddle. AS he drew back his hand he
looked at 1t, then up at the girl
Don't cry, Miss he said, struggling
little with his voice. that was playing him
tricks: yer ladders just stunned a bit
The dhocter II brace him up all right"
This is bad business" he continued as
Allis galloped on her errand, and he helped
Carter lift the injured man. There, that
roght: jist carry his legs; I'll take him
under the back
As they moved slowly toward the buggy
that stood in the paddock Diabio follow cd
at their heels as If he had done nothing
gallop. You black divil!' muttered Mike
looking over his shoulder. You've murth-
cred wan av the bist min as liver breathed
If I'd me way I'd shoot you. I'd turn you
into cat meat, that's what you're fit fer!''
What broke the rein?" he asked of Car
ter. as they neared the buggy; what start
ed thin galIopin'?"
Somebody was in the old stand" Carter
replied. as putting his foot on the step. he
raised himself and the dead weight of the
limp man.
There, steady. Ned. Pull the cushion
down in the bottom Now you've got 1t.
Bot thumbs! It's as good as an ambulance.
Here, Finn" he continued, turning to the
boy who had caught and brought up Luz
cretia, take the wee filly an that diyiI's
haste back to the barn: put the buste
bride by till have good look at 1t a fer
Go on, Ned; slow; that's 1t, easy does II.
When we get out on the turnpike, you can
slip along
When they had turned into the road h.
spoke again to Carter. "You were sayin',
Ned, dere was guy in de ould STAN
Yes, replied Carter; Somebody WAS
toutin' us of. A board broke, an that
frightened the boss mount
I fought I saw by skinnin' of the
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will remain here with the doctor to get
what's needed
''Ah, fan, eh?" commented Dr. Rath-
bone, cheerfully, coming briskly into the
room. Then he caught Mikes eye; it closed
deliberately, and the Irishman's head tip
ped never slightly toward Mrs. Porter.
Now, clear the room, as they say in
court" continued the DOCTOR with smile,
understanding Mikes signal. We mustn't
have people about to agitate Porter when
he comes to his senses. I'll need Cynthia,
and perhaps you'd better wait, too, Gaynor.
Just take care of your mother, Miss Allis.
I'll have your father about in jiffy''
He's jest stunned, that's all.' added
Mike, with his kindly, parrot-like repetition.
1t seemed million years to the wife that
she waited for the doctors outcoming.
Twice she cried in anguish to Allis that she
must go in, must see her husband. He
may die she pleaded, and 1 may never
see his eyes again. Oh, let me so, Alis;
I'll come back, 1 will
wait here mother commanded the girl!
''Dr. Rathbone will tell us if-if--'' she
could not finish the sentence-could not ut
er's hands firmly in her own, kept her in
the chair. Once Mike came out and said,
Hes just stunned, ma'am, the dhoctor
says he'll be all roight by-an-bye."
Hes worth a dozen dead men, ma'am:
he's jest stunned that's all"'
There was another long wait; then DR..
Rathbone appeared
IL
take time, it'll take time-and nursing. But
you're getting used to that" he added with
a smile, Out and he looked fixedly at
Allis, he must have au let I, will
Tell me the truth. doctor pleaded Mrs
Porter, struggling to- her feet and placing
both hands on bis shoulders, Il can stand
it, see, I'm brave.
I've told you the truth, Mrs Porter"
the doctor answered. There's no fear for
your husbands recovery if he has quiet for
a few days"
She looked into his eyes, then crying, IT
believe you, dector-thank God for his
mercy!" swayed and would have fallen
heavily but for gMikS's ready arm.
She'll be better after that" said the DOC
tor, addressing Allis.S 1T has been a hard
pull on her nerves. s. just battle her tenn
Piles and get her to fsleep If you can. I'll
come back in two hours. Your father is not
conscious nor will he be, I'm thinkin' for
day or two. He has heavy conclusion.
Cynthia has full directions what to do
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spread wider, the hoofs pounded quicker
and quicker, until the earth echoed with
their palpftatng beat.
The other horses heard the turmoil and
they, too, became more afraid and took
up the mad rush.
Diablos reaching nose was at Lausanne S
hip, when Allis took one swift, backward
glance. She saw the dangling rein, the set
look In her fathers face, the devil eyes OF
the horse, and for one breath-gasp her
heart fiuttered in ITS beat. AS quick, she
put the fear from her, and swinging Lau-
zanne shade wide, left Diablo more room
next the rail.
ION, Lauzannev' she called through
drawn lips; and hitched encouragingly in
the saddle.
Lucretia was still in front her speed
knocking at the swift rush of Lausanne and
Diablo. But how the black galoped!
Every post saw him creeping up on the
chestnut; and Allis was riding and nurs-
ing him to keep the runaway hemmed at
the turns. so that he could not crash
through the outer rail No one spoke again.
Each knew that nothing was left to do but
keep Diablo to the course. -
Just In front of Lausanne, with swinging
stride, raced the brown mare, waiting till
he should drop back beaten, that she might
take up the running with Diablo. That
was Carriers good Judgment and he rode
as though it were the Derby, and he was
nursing his mount for the last call at the
finish.
At the three-quarters Lausanne and Di-
ablo were neck and neck; at the half the
black was Tapped on Lucretia; another fur
long and she was iaboring to keep her place,
nose and nose with him.
I'm DONE" painted Carter, feeling the
mare swerve and falter: I'm done. God
help usv'
Still there was no check in the black s
gallop; he was like a devil that could go
on for ever and ever.
They had turned into the straight. with
Lucretia a neck to the bad when Car
ter heard the girls voice, family, calling,
Pull out, Ned" The boy thought it fancy.
Lausanne, the despised, couldn't be there
at their heels. He had thought him beaten
off long ago. But again the voice came a
little stronger, "Pui. out, Ned.'
This time there was no mistake. It
might be miracle, but it was his duty to
obey.
AS he galloped, Garter edged Lucretia to
the right. Without looking back, he could
feel Lausanne creeping up between him
and Diabo. Soon the chestnut's head
showed past his elbow, and they were both
Tapped on the black. Half way up the
stretch Allis was riding stirrup to stir
rup with her father. Porter's weight was
telling on Diablo.
"She's got him. .Lauzanne II hold him If
he doesn't quit" Carter muttered, as he
dropped back, for Lucretia was blown.
Past the finish post Lausanne was a head
in front, and Diablo was galloping like a
tired horse.
Hes beat" calculated Carter. Hello!
that's it, Ell? My word what grl!''
He saw Alls reach down for the slack
rein, running from her fathers hand to
Diablo's mouth. Missed. She's got it,
he cried. eagerly 1.-THE devl!'
AS Allis grasped Diablos rein, the horse
with sudden fury at being drawn toward
Lauzanne his old foe, snapped at the chest
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CHAPTER XII.

After DR.. Rathbone had left, Mike and
Carter went down to the stables.
'.Tr jest have look at that broke rein. y
said Gaynor; that sthrap was strong
enough to hang Diable. II there's not some
dirty business in this, Ill eat me hat.
Thumbs up! but it was gallop, though
The black kin move whin he wants to-"
But what do you think of old Lauzanne?'
exclaimed Carter. He just wore Diablo
down-hung to him like bulldog. an bea.
him out"
''It was the gals ridin'; an Lausanne
was feared, too. He's chicken hearted.
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His Business.

From the Philadelphia Press.
Il hold" said the good feeder that no
man has any business to work on an empty
stomach"
i have to do 1t very frequently" said the
stranger.
Then I'll bet you've found # doesn't
pay"
Usually 1t pays as much as 500. I'm
surgeon.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1902-02-02
10 WEST KING STREET.
FIVE HOURS AND NOT A WINK.

In these days, when every means
Of making a livelihood is overcrowded,
a man who is the creator and only
expert follower OF a profession is rare
enough to be interesting. Such a man
is r. Howard HILL wax model man
who has caused wondering attention
and Ilt few wagers by posing in the
window of a music store as an auto.
matte pianola player and in a clothing
store as an artificial form on which to
show clothing.
when | was IA, which was twelve
years ago" he said, began to pose
for artists. | then lived IN Leicester,
England. made an exceptionally
good model, because was able to
stand perfectly still for so long at a
time. An artist told me If | would go
to London | could earn a fine living,
for good models were rare, and in great
demand.
Il ran away from home and was
soon doing well in London. One day
visitor to the studio where | was
posing said:
"'lf 1t were not for your winking,
no one could tell that you were alive.
That put the idea into my head,
and | began to practice holding my
| eyelids motionless. WinKing, you
know, is a natural. involuntary act. A
tear oozes from the lachrymal glana
and by the passing of the lid over the
eyeball in wink this drop is spread
in thin film over the ball and pro
tects 1t from the dust and the direct
contact of the air. When the lachry,
nal gland fails to act. the dry eyeball
becomes so painful that water has to
be dropped into the eye.
1T was difficult to accomplish. but
| finally succeeded. and can now stand
Tor five hours without winking. The
first quarter of an hour is hardest to
endure. The greatest difficulty is t.
keep the throat moist. | have abso
Lutte control of each muscle of the body
separately, and what would be impos
sible to you has become. through train
ing. perfectly natural and easy.
Most of my practice, by the way
was done In this country. | came ovel
here and perfected my work, and ther
went back and gave exhibitions in Ei
rope and England. | knew II coul(
come back here as European attrac
ton could demand better prices. Thi,
found to be true, and now I max,
an easy and more than comfortabl,
living. and have many more offers thai
can I'LL.
Il am perfecting a new Performance,
along the same line. which | will an
pear in here next year. Il is safe L
say that 1t will be source of create
establishment than the one am doinI
now. Chicago Tribune.