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her brother Francisco-a man who
puzzled him greatly-and Dom Miguefs
daughter. label de Mar.
The next morning he had an IN
pleasant experience with Madam La
bel, who had been acting as Dom
MigueTs secretary. but was relieved
by him. The revolutionists did not
trust her Dom Miguel revealed 10 him
the secret OF hidden vault where all
the party's papers and treasure were
hidden While they were entering the
vault with lights extinguished Madam
label suddenly appeared. struck a
light and tried to discover how the
lock was worked. The father seized
her. and. denouncing Ter as a spy,
sent her from the room
Meanwhile HarcIifTe had been getting
deeper in love with Lesba. and more
deeply mystified by her brother, who
was chief of Dom Pedro's police
one night Dom Miguel aroused his
secretary with the startling statement
that label had stolen the ring which
was the key to the treasure vault.
They captured her as she came from
the vault with a bundle OF papers.
When Dom Miguel went to return
them, she dashed a lamp into Har-
cnffe's face. locked her father in the
vault and fed toward Rio The secre-
tary followed. but she eluded him and
caught train at distant station.
On the train she was stabbed to the
heart and the nnger bearing the ring
was severed from the hand. Harcliffe
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n OBERT TIARCLIFF5. fresh from
X college and a member Of a firm
in New Orleans, OF which his
Uncle Nelson is the head. is sent by
his uncle TO Brazil to act as private
secretary and confidential companion
10 Dom Miguel de Pintra. head OF tho
revolutionary movement against Dom
Pedro. Dom Miguel had been a good
customer OF the HarcIines'. and he and
the elder member of the firm were fast
friends. Liking the prospect OF ad-
venture. Robert consented 10 go.
On the voyage he encountered Val-
oour, a spy sent by the Emperor Of
Brazil, who knew that the American
secretary was expected. This spy had
decided that Robert was the person for
whom he was looking and had planned
10 make way with him.
But the American cleverly threw him
of the scent and reached Rio In
safety. There he was. however. ar
rested, but on the way to the police
headquarters his captor was murdered
by Police Sergeant Marco. a revolu-
ZIONIST. and nc was allowed to escape.
finally reaching his destination through
the assistance OF many devotees to the
cause At the beautiful home OF Dom
Miguel he learned more of the revo-
lutionary movement. He met the Sem
horita Lesba Paola- his hosts niece;
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so 1 will. Senior Paola; but in an
other fashion, was the grim reply.
He drew a paper from his breast and
continued, II will read to you my orders
from his Majesty, the Emperor Dom Pc
dro. OF Brazil. dispatched from the sta
ton at Cuyaba as he was departing for
his capital to quell the insurrection..
He paused and slowly unfolded the
paper. while every eye-save that, per-
haps. of Observation-Disclosures fixed upon
him with intent gaze.
You are instructed to promptly ar
rest the traitor Francisco Paola, togeth-
or with his sister, Lesba Paola, and
whatever revolutiOnists you may be
able to take. and to execute them one
and all without formal trial on the same
day that they are captured. as enemies
of the empire and reasonable conspira-
tors plotting the downfall OF the Gov
eminent -
The captain paused a moment, i'm
pFessively, and refoIded the document.
1T is signed by his Majesty's own
hand, and sealed with the royal seal.
he said.
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there came a furious blow upon The
door that shattered the panels
Bastro raised his rife and fred. A cry
answered the shot, but instantly a sec
ond crash followed. The bars we're torn
from their sockets. the splintercd door
fell inward. and before we could recov-
er from the surprise We We're looking
into the muzzles of score Of carbines
levcied upon US.
Very we'll" said Paola. tossing the
end of his cigarette through the open
doorway we are prisoners of war
Pestel my dear captain; how energetic
your soldiers arer'
\ moment later we were disarmed,
and then, to our surprise. de Souza or
dered our feet and our hands TO be Sc
curely bound. only Lesba escaped this
indignity. for the captain confined her
in a small room adjoining our own and
placed a guard at the door.
During this time Valcour stood by,
sullen and scowling, his hands cliuched
nervously and his, lips curling with
scorn.
You might gas us. my cautious one"
said Paola. addressing the officer who
had planted himself stern and silent. iu
the centre of the room while his orders
were being executed.
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news does our noble Captain Bastro
bring OF the Revolution7" he continued.
with a slight note OF interest in his
voice that betrayed his eagerness.
While we breakfasted Bastro related
the events OF the morning, and told how
the news he had received of the activ
ity of the Uruguayan guards, in con-
nection with the impOssiblity OF learn
ing from Rio what Fonseca had ac-
complished, had induced him to dis
band his men.
But can you again assemble them.
II you should wish toy" inquired Dom
Miguel
Easily answered our host; but he
did not explain how,
While he and Dom Miguel discussed
the fortunes Of the Revolution l made
bold 70 ask Captain Mazanovitch how
he came to be in this isolated spot.
II was warned by the Minister of Po-
lice to leave Rio,' answered the de
tective; for it appears my-my friend
VaIcour would have been suspicious
had not Paola promised to arrest me
with the others 1 have been here since
yesterday"
Your friend Valcour is a most per-
sistent foe to the Cause said l.
thoughtfully. 1T would have pleased
you TO watch him struggle with PaoIa
for the mastery. while the Emperor
was by. All. how Paola and VaIcour
hate each otherr
MazanOVitch turned his passiOnless
face toward me. and il seemed as though
a faint smile nickered for an instant
around his mouth. But he made no an
SWer-
After breakfast Pedro wa sent back
70 Cuyaoa Tor news, being instructed to
graph wires, and TO communicate with
US as soon as he had word from Rio.
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STORY OF LoXE. INIK!GuE AND ADVENTURE >

features. leaned back in his chair and
regarded his trussed ankles with whim-
steal Indifference Indeed. if the cap
tain thought TO startle OF Ierrify his
captives lie must have been grieVously
disappointed for one and all received
the announcement OF the death sentence
with admirable composure-
1t was Nalcour who broke the silence.
Confronting the captain with blazing
eyes. while his slight form quiVered
with excitement. he cried;
This is nonsense. de SouZa. The En-
peror must have been mad TO write
such an order. You viii convey your
prisoners 10 Rio for trial.
Il shall obey the Emperor's com
mands." answered the captain. gloomi-
~.
But il is murder
1t is the Emperor will"
Hear me- Captain de Souza,' said
Naicour, drawing himself up proudly !;
you were instructed 10 obey my com
mands. 1 order you 70 convey the prs
oners to Rios that they may be tried IN
a court of justice.
The other shook his head
The order is to me personally, and L
must obey. 4 soldier never questions
the commands of his supeTiors-
But I am your superior
Not in this affair, Senior Naicour
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Whatever happens to you viii hap
pen TO me-" declared the girl, springing
TO her feet Give me gun. uncleT'
Now came another summons from de
Sousa.
"Listenr, he called: the house is sur
rounded and YOU cannot escape us.
Therefore it will be well for you 10 sur
render and rely upon the Emperor's
mercy"
Il fear we may not rely on that with
any security" drawled Paola, who had
approached the door. Pray tell US. nay
good de Souza. what are your orders re-
speeding us2''
ITO arrest you at all hazards re-
turned the captain, sternly.
And then?" persisted the Minister.
leaning against the door and leisurely
putting his cigarette.
But another voice was now heard
Nalcour' s-crying:
open at once. or we will batter down
the door"
Before any could reply Mazanovitch
pushed Paola aside aud placed his lips
10 the keyhole.
Hear me. Valcour." he said, in a soft
yet penetrating tone. we are able to
defend ourselves until assistance ar
rives. But rather than that blood
should be shed without necessity, We
will surrender ourselves If we have your
assurance of safe convoy TO Rio"
For a moment there was silence
Then. How came you here?" demanded
the spy, in accents that betrayed his
agitation.
THAT matters little,- returned Maza-
novftch. Have We your assurance OF
safety2r
We heard the voices of Valcour and
de Souza in angry dispute; then the
captain shouted. Stand aSide!" and
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And the EmpeTor's order is doubtless to
be obeyed above that OF his spy"
Valcour WINGED. and turned away to
pace the floor nervously.
But the lady-surely you will not cx-
ecute the Donzena PaOIa i'm this brutal
fashion, he protested. after an inter
val of silence
The captain flushed. and then grew
pale
Il viii speak with the lady" he said,
and motioning aside the guard he en-
tered the room where Lesba was con-
fired, and closed the door after him.
We could hear his voice through the
thin partition. speaking in low and ear
nest tones. Then burst Of merry
laughter from Lesba fell upon our ears
with something of shock, for the mat
ter seemed serious enough to insure
gravity. Evidently the captain protest
ed, but the girls high-pitched tones and
peals Of merriment indicated that she
was amusing herself at his expense. and
suddenly the door burst open and de
Souza stumbled out with a red and an
cry face.
The woman is a fend!" he snarled.
Let her die with the others"
Valcour. who had continued TO pace
the floor during this interview, had by
now managed to get his nerves under
control. for he smiled at the captain.
and said:
Let US see II have any argument
that will avail"
While the officer stood irresolute, Val
cour bowed mockingIy, opened the door.
and passed into Lesba's room.
II was de souza's turn now 70 pace
mea sared strides; hat although We
strained our ears, not a sound OF ths
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interview that was progressing reached
US through the partition.
After considerable time it seemed
that the captain regretted having al
lowed Nalcour this privilege, for ne ad-
Nanced 10 the door and placed his hand
on the knob Instantly the spy ap-
peared. closing the door swiftly behind
him and turning the key in the lock
1 withdraw my opposition. captain
said he. You may execute the lady
with the others, for all 1 care When
is the massacre to take placer
The officer strOked his mOustache and
frowned.
The order commands the execution
on the same day the conspirators ara
arrested he announced. Il do not like
The job Vaicour, believe me; but the
Emperor must be obeyed. Let them die
at sunset
He turned abruptly and left the house,
but sent a detachment of the Uruguay
ans TO remain in the room with US and
guard against any attempt on our part
10 escape
We INDUCED in little conversation
Each had sufficient 10 occupy his
thoughts. and sunset was not very far
away, after all. To me this ending of
the bold conspiracy was not surprising,
for l had often thought that when Dom
Pedro chose to strike he would strike
Ia a way that would deter all plotting
against the Government for some time
TO come. And life is of little value in
these South American countries
Where are the records2'' 1 whispered
to Dom Miguel who sat near me.
safe with Fonseca in Rio." he an
svered
DO you imag CINE that Fonseca win
suCceed?" I continued
He is sure to- said the chief. a soft
gleam lighting his eyes. 1t is only we
who have failed, my friend He paused
a moment, and then resumed: Il am
sorry L have brought you to this, Rob
ert For the rest of US it matters little
that we die. Is not a free Brazil a glori-
Gus prize TO be won by the purchase OF
a few liveS2'
1t was futile to answer. A free Bra
I'll meant little TO me, l reflected; but
TO die with Lesba was d bit comforting,
after all I must steel myself to meet
death as bTavely as this girl was sure
TO do
Paola, after sitting long silent. ad-
dressed ValcOuT, who, since the cap
tain's exit, had been staring from the
window that faced the forest.
What did de Souza say 10 Lesba?''
he asked.
The spy turned around with a counte-
nance more composed and cheerful than
he had before shown, and answered:
He offered TO save her from death II
she would marry him.
All; and she laughed at the dear cap
tain, as We all heard. But you, senior,
made an effort TO induce her 10 change
her mind-did you not?''
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The man had no sooner disappeared in
the forest than. as we stood in the road
way looking after him. a far-Ofr patter
of horses feet was distinctly heard ap-
preaching from the north
Silently we stood, gazing toward the
curve in the road while the hoof-beats
grew louder and louder, till suddenly
two horses swept around the edge OF the
forest and bore down upon US.
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saw a form standing at the windOw-the
form of a little man clothed neatly in
black. He turned to greet us with pale.
expressionless features and dropping
eyehds
1t was Captain Mazanovitch.
Good morning, Senior Harcliffe. he
said. in his soft voice; and 1 wondered
how he had recognized me without
seeming TO open his eyes. And what
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his arm while he rolled and lighted
cigarette. think of his grief at being
separated from you
Size laughed again. with real enjoy
ment. and shook Che tangled locks of
hair from her eycS4
Perhaps if i accept his attentions he
will marry me. and L shall escape she
rcjoincd, lightly
open. ! couuland ybui' came the
voice from without,
Really said Lesba, looking upon us
brightly. lit was too funny for any
thing. Twice this mprning the brave cap
tain nearly succeeded in capturing me.
lie might have shet me with ease, but
called out that he could not bear TO in
jure the woman he loyedr'
- " y .
Docs he indeed love you. Lesba ?"
asked de Pfntra, gently.
o. 80 he says, uncle. But it must have
been sudden aspiration. for 1 never
saw him until yesterday"
Nevertheless, / am glad to learn Of
this resumed Dom Miguel; for there
is no Disgusting the fact that they ont
number US and are. better armed. aud 1t
is good 60 know that whatever happens
to US, you viii be protected.
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Then to the surprise Of ali we recog-
nized the riders 10 be Francisco Paola
and his sister Lesba, and they rode the
same horses which the evening before
had been attached to the carriage that
had brought me from de Pintras
As they dashed up both brother and
sister sprang from the painting animals,
and the former said. hurriedly
Quick. comradesl Into the house
ard barrlcade the doors The Uruguay
ans are upon u.s.
True enough; now that their own
horses had come to a halt we plainly
heard the gaIloping of the troop of pur-
suers With a single impulse We ran
TO the house and entered, when my first
task was to assist Bastro in placing the
shutters over the windows and securing
them with stout bars.
The doors were likewise fastened and
barred. and then Mazanovitch brought
us an armful OF rifles and an ample
supply of ammunition.
% - u u
do you think it wise to resist?"
asked de Pintra, hlling with cartridges
the magazine of rife.
A blow upon the door prevented an
answer
open, in the name of the Emperor
cried imperious voice
That is my gallant friend Captain de
Souza." said Lesba. with a little laugh.
L looked at the strange girl curiously.
She had seated herself upon a large
chest, and with her hands cIasped about
one knee was watching us load our
weapons with as much calmness as if no
-.
BE kind TO him. Lesba.r remarked
Paola, tucking a revolver underneath
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c h D p t e r X XII
THE DEATH SENTENCE.

TT GLANCED around the room to
tel note the effect of this start
E4A ling announcement upon my
tQ@E9cl fellow-prisoners. B str $
- scowling face was turned
fun upon the officer. but
showed no sign of fear. De
Pintra smiled rather scornfully and
whispered a word to Mazanovitch
whose countenance remained impassiVe
as ever Paola, with the perpetual SIM
per cistorting his naturally handsome
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Because Il was necessary to keep the
matter from the Emperor until the rec
ords had been removed" explained de
Pintra. Indeed, Francisco was on his
way TO us that morning to insist upon
our abandoning the vault. after having
given as warning, as you Will remem-
Der. the night before. that the clever
hiding place OF our treasure and papers
was no longer a secret"
= remember that he himself revealed
the secret to the Emperor" ! remarked.
dryly.
And acted wisely in doing 50, 1 have
no doubt. retorted Bastro. who stfu
stood beside US. But come gentlemen
breakfast must be ready. and l have a
Vigorous appetite. Be good enough to
JOIN me-"
lie led the way to an inner room.
and de Pintra and 1 followed his arm
In mine
II seemed to me, now that 1 regarded
him more attentively. that my Old friend
was less erect than formerly, that there
were new and deep burrows upon his
gentle face and that his eyes had grown
DIM and suuiSen. But that the old
dauntless spirit remained 1 never
doubted
As We entered the breakfast room 1
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OMPOSE yourself. my dear
Robert" said Dom Miguel,
pressing my hands in both his
own 1T is no ghost you see.
for-thanks be TO God.-I am
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-05-25
A Seven Wife ReIiuion.

A Doukhobor named Vazoff, who
was disappointed with the doings of
his fanatical sect in Canada, and re-
turned to Russia, has just been ar
rested and sent to prison, wires the
Moscow correspondent OF the London
Express. Vazoff aspired to be the
Joseph Smith OF Russian Mormonism
Having quarrelled with the Canadian
Doukhobors, he returned surreptiti-
ously to his native country, boasting
that he would found sect ten times
as numerous as theirs. Arriving at
Odessa he tramped inland, announc-
Ing to the peasants a new revelation,
according to which all true Christians
were In future to have seven wives,
"as was the case with good Cana.
dams" The villagers Of Ilovo passed
a resolution accepting Vazoff's doc.
trines, but when the mayor, his two
sons. and seven Of the eight rich peas
ants put the tenets of the new re-
ligion into practice there was a loud
outcry. and the young men OF the dis.
trict raided the mayors house and
nearly killed his sons. VaEoff fed,
but was pursued to a neighboring vii
lage, whore he was captured while
haranguing the moujiks on the virtues
OF polysamy.-Exchange.
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Defoe and the Marsh DweIIers.

Defoe, the author OF Robinson Cru
soe," travelled through the great east.
ern marches OF England in 1922. He
records in that damp part of the
world" 1t was common to meet with a
man who had from Ave to fifteen
wives; indeed, he says, that some had
more. Defoe adds that a merry fel-
Low, who had himself had about a
score Of wives, told him that the men
OF the marshes, being seasoned to the
damp climate took little harm from 1t,
but that they went into the "hilly
country" for their wives When they
took the young lasses out of the whole.
some and fresh air they were healthy,
fresh and clear and well; but when
they came out of their native air into
the marshes among the fogs and damp
there they present changed their COM
pleXlons, got an ague or two and sell
dom held il above half year or a
year at most" One wife was sacri.
ficed, another was procured; and so
the process went ON. DefOe is care
sul to state that his merry inforner
"fbbed a little'-at least concerning
his own wives but he declares hat
uhe general statement is perfectly
true.
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Pilgrimage Of Russian Peasants.

From all parts Of north Russia peas
ants are travelling on a pilgrimage to
an extraordinary hermit. Prokhp Sell
evitsch, who Is known as "the hairy
man OF Archangel" Five years ago
In an access of religious mania, he cut
Off all his fingers on his left hand.
When he heard that the Russians had
suffered misfortune in the Far East
he declared that it was the result OF
their sins, which could be atoned only
by sacrifice offered to Mother Earth,
At first he said he did not know the
significance of this declaration. But
on John the Baptist's day he repre-
sented that he had been commanded
to plant himself in the earth and
there remain until the unbelievers
(meaning the Japanese) were beaten,
or until birch leaves sprouted from
his fingerless hand" He has accord
ingly planted himself up to the knees
In earth in his hut.
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souIREs IN THE SOUTH.
Title, Once Acquired by Citizen,
Is Carried to the Grave.

"The title of squire, which Is rarely
heard in the north, is still in vogue
in the south. When a man is elected
Justice of the peace in Dixie he is
squire, and although he may have
subsequent titles, his old friends and
neighbors always refer to him as
squire" said a southern lawyer who
Is attending the sittings of New
York court for the first time.
He had been introduced to several
attorneys as Squire Blank of Ala
bama, and he was asked by one what
the title signifed in his case. He
said he was elected justice Of the
peace in his town in Alabama at the
close OF the civil war, and although
he has been a state senator from his
district several times, and Is a major
in a military organization, he Is stlll
squire.
"Our people" he continued, "are
given to tacking title to any citizen
who is at all active in politics, but
they have a sort of reverence for the
old English esquire, which they abb
breviate by eliminating the first let
ter.
81 know a man who refused to be
a candidate for the Office OF justice OF
the peace simply because he would
have had TO give up his professional
title If he had been elected. He was
retired physician. He said he pre-
ferred to live and die as a doctor.
ain some OF the old graveyards in
the south one may find the title
squire carved on the headstones which
mark the resting place of the man
who in life was a justice OF the
peace.
"It becomes second nature to the
man who has the title to introduce
himself, where it becomes necessary.
as Squire So-and-so. A man with any
other title, except that Of doctor.
would not do so; but to say I am
Squire Blank is not considered bad
form in the best society.-New York
Sun.
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Oriuin of Ice Cream.

How many times a day does the
verage man dutifully pause to reflect
\ what a miracle it is that he has
is air to breathe and faithful sun
verhead to keep us all gong? And
low many barrels OF ice cream has
lat same average man swallowed, with
never a grateful thought of that bene-
factor Of mankind who invented the
stuff in the first place! Now, the
great philosopher Bacon knew that
by melting snow with salt congela-
tion would occur in any circumjacent
liquid. But to him it was no more than
an inedible, an extra-ray scientific
fact. Further than that this noble
seer never saw. 1t was a Frenchman
who, in all his humble nameless ess,
preparing for the Due de Chartres in
1774 snow-hke dish, was the origin
ator Of ice cream. A century and
half before the like was known in
England, epicures in France were par-
taking OF ices and aerated drinks.
And their start is not lad even in
France, for the French are said to
have caught the trick from travellers
returning from the sherbets OF the
Turks and Persians.-Boston Tran
script.