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II
seives!" and Armitagt
49, waved his hand to thu
line of empty sleeping rooms 81 be
lieve M. Durand already knows the
way about. He may wish to explore nay
trunks again." and Armitage bowed
to the two men, who. with their wrists
tied behind them and strap linking
them together. looked the least bit alb
surd.
"Now. Claiborne. that foolish Oscar
has first aid kit of some sort that he
used on me couple Of weeks ago. DIG
1t out of his simple cell back there
and wen clear up this mess in my
shoulder. Twice on the same side
but l believe they actually cracked a
bone this time"
He lay down on long bench. and
Claiborne cut off his coat.
I'D like to hold little private exc
cution for this" growled the officer.
"A little lower and it would have
caught you in the heart"
Don't be .spfteful! I'm as sound as
wheat We have them down. and the
victory is ours. The great fun is to
come when the good Baron Won Mar
hot gets here. If I were dying be-
lieve / could hold on for that"
you're not going to die. thank God!
Just a minute more until ! pack this
shoulder with cotton. I can't do any
thing for that smashed bone. but Bled-
soc is the best surgeon in the army,
and he'll fix you up in jiffy."
"That will do now. must have on a
coat when our honored guests arrive,
even if we omit one sleeve-yes.
guess wen have to. though it does
seem a bit affected. Dig out the bran
dy bottle from the cupboard there in
the corner and then kindly brush my
hair and straighten up the chairs bit
You might even toss a stick on the
fire. That potato sack you may care
to keep as souvenir"
BE quiet now! Remember, you are
my prisoner. Mr.. Armitage."
Il am, ami But win wager ten
courses at Sherry's the baron win be
glad to let me or"
he laughed softly and began repeat.
ing:
Why. hear you, my masters, was
It for me to kin the heir, apparent !
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they distributed themselves along the
wall and awaited the onslaught. Then
they grew still and lay low out of
sight as the silent riders approached.
The hoofs of the onrushing horses
rang now and then on the harsh out
cropping rock and here and there
struck fire. Armitage sat erect and
steady in his saddle, his horse speed
ing on in great bounds toward the bar
ricade. His lips moved in a curious
stiff fashion, as though he were Ill,
muttering:
"For Austria! For Austria! He
bade me do something for the empirev'
Beyond the cedars the trie held their
fire, watching with fascinated eyes the
two riders, every instant drawing clos
er, and the runner who followed them.
'They can't jump this! They'll veer
OF before they get herew shouted
Chauvenet to his comrades. "Wait
till they check their horses for the
turn"
"We are fools. They have got US
trapped" And Durand's hands shook
as he rest1essly fingered a revolver
The big Servian crouched on his knees
near by, his finger on the trigger Of
his rifle. An three were hatless and
unkempt. The wound in Zmai's scalp
had broken out afresh, and he had
twisted a colored handkerchief about it
to stay the bleeding A hundred yards
away the waterfall splashed down the
defile, and its faint murmur reached
them. A wild dove rose ahead of Ar
mitage and few straight before him
over the barricade. The silence grew
tense as the horses galloped nearer
The men behind the cedar lined wall
heard only the hollow thump Of hoofs
and Ciaiborne's voice calling to Armi-
tage and Oscar to warn them of his
whereabouts.
But the eyes Of the three conspira-
tors were fixed on Armitage. 1t was
his life they sought. The others did
not greatly matter. And 50 John Ar
mitage rode across the little plain where
the lost legion had camped for a year
at the end Of great war, and as he
AO0S ou luc OclcuucTS VI tu6 UO"lQer
barricade saw his white face and noted
the useless arm hanging and swaying
and felt in spite Of themselves the
strength Of his tall, erect figure.
Chauvenet watching the silent rider,
said aloud, speaking in German, 50
that Zmai understood:
1T is In the blood. He is like a
king"
But they could not hear the words
that John Armitage kept saying over
and over again as he crossed the field:
"He bade me do something for Aus
TRAITOR Austrian
"He Is brave, but he is great fool
When he turns his horse we win fire
on him." said Zmai
Their eyes were upon Armitage, and
in their intentness they failed to note
the increasing pace of Oscars horse.
which was squirting slowly ahead
When they saw that he would first
make the sweep which they assumed
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to be the contemplated strategy of the
charging party they leveled their arms
at him. believing that he must soon
check his horse. But on he rode, bend
ing forward little. his rife held across
the saddle in front Of him.
take him first" cried Chauvenet
Then be ready for Armitagew
Oscar was now turning his horse, but
toward them and across Armitage's s
path, with the deliberate purpose Of
taking the first fire. Before him rose
the cedars that concealed the line of
wall, and he saw the blue barrels of
the waiting rifles. With great squirt
Of speed he cut in ahead Of Armitage
swiftly and neatly; then on. without a
break or pause-not needing Armi-
tage's cries-on and still on, till twenty,
then ten feet lay between him and the
wall, at a place where the cedar bar
rier was thinnest. Then, as his horse
crouched and rose, three rifles cracked
as oae With a great crash the horse
struck the wall and tumbled, rearing
and piunging, through the tough cedar
boughs. An instant later. near the
same spot, Armitage, with better luck
clearing the wall. was borne on
through the confused line. When he
flung himself down and ran back Clai-
borne had not yet appeared.
Oscar had crashed through at point
held by Durand, who was struck down
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"e Hd9' Here they
are" called Claiborne and flung open
the door as Shirley, her father and
Baron Won Marhof rode up under the
billowing ensign. Dick stepped out to
meet them and answer their questions.
"Mr. Armitage is here. He has been
hurt, and we have sent for a doctor.
but and he looked at Shirley.
''If you will do me the honor to enter
all of your And Armitage came out
quickly and smiled upon them.
I'VE had started off to look for Dick
when we met your man." said Shirley,
standing on the steps. rein in hand.
What has happened and how was
Armitage injured?" demanded Judge
Claiborne
There was a battle" replied Dick,
grinning. land Mr.. Armitage got in the
way of a bullet"
Her ride through the keen morning
air had flooded Shirley's cheek with
color. She had been awake much of
the night. On returning from the ball
at the inn she found Dick still absent,
and when at 6 o'clock he had not re-
turned she called her father, and they
had set off together for the hills. to-
ward which, the stableman reported,
Dick had ridden. They had met Os-
car just outside the Springs and had
returned to the hotel for Baron Won
Marhof. Having performed her office
as guide and satisfied herself that Dick
was safe, she felt her conscience eased
and could see no reason why she should
not ride home and leave the men to
their council. Armitage saw her turn
to her horse, whose nose was exploring
her macintosh pockets, and he stepped
quickly toward her.
"You see, Miss Claiborne, your broth
er is quite safe, but ] very much hope
You will not run away. There are
some things to be explained which 1t is
only fair you should hear"
"Wait. Shirley, and we will all go
down together" said Judge Claiborne
reluctantly.
Baron Won Marhof, very handsome
and distinguished. but mud splashed.
had tied his horse to post in the
driveway and stood on the veranda
steps, bis hat In his hand, staring,
look of bewilderment on his face. Ar
mitage, bareheaded, still in his riding
leggings, his trousers splashed with
mud, his left arm sleeveless and sup
ported by handkerchief swung from
his neck. shook hands with Judge Clai.
borne.
Baron Won Marhof, allow me to pre-
sent Mr.. Armitage," said Dick. and Ar
mitage walked to the steps and bowed.
The ambassador did not offer his hand.
Wont you please come inY said
Armitage, smiling upon them, and
when they were seated he took his
stand by the fireplace, hesitated mo-
ment as though weighing his words,
and began:
Continued Next Week
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Where Is the Servianw demanded
Armitage.
i The soldier saluted. glanced from
Chauyenet to Durand and from Cial-
borne to Armitage.
He will not come back" said the
sergeant quietly.
THAT Is ba6." remarked Armitage.
Take my horse and ride down to
Storm Springs and ten Baron yon Mar
hof and Judge Claiborne that Captain
Claiborne has, found John Armitage
and that he presents his compliments
and wishes them to come to Mr.. Armi-
tage's house at once. Tell them that
Captain Claiborne sent you and that
he wants them to come back with you
Immediately"
"But Armitage = not Marhof - for
Gods sake, not Marhof." Chauyenet
staggered to his feet, and his voice
choked as he muttered his appeal
Not Marhofw
I'VE can fix this among ourselves
just wait little till we can talk over
our affairs. You have quite the wrong
impression Of us, assure you, mes
sieurs." protested Durand
'That is your misfortune. Thanks
for the brandy. M. Durand. feel
quite restored" said Armitage. rising.
And the color swept into his face, and
he spoke with quick decision.
"Oh. Claiborne. win you kindly give
me the timer
Claiborne laughed. 1t was a laugh Of
real relief at the change in Armitage's
tone.
"It's quarter of Z. This little scrap
didn't take as much time as you
thought it would"
Oscar had mounted Armitage's horse.
and Claiborne stopped him as he rode
past on his way to the road.
"After you deliver Mr.. Armitage's
message, get a doctor and tell him to be
in hurry about getting here"
Nor began Armitage. Good Lord
no! We are not going to advertise this
mess. You will spoil it all. don't
propose to be arrested and put in Jail,
and doctor would blab it all. l tell
you, nor
oscar, go to the hotel at the Springs
and ask for DR.. Bledsoe. He's an
army surgeon on leave. Tell him
want him to bring his tools and come
to me at the bungalow. Now gor
The conspirators' horses were brought
up. and Claiborne put Armitage upon
the best of them.
Don't treat me as though l were a
sick priest! l tell you. feel bully!
If the prisoners will kindly walk ahead
Of US We'll graciously ride behind. Or
we might put them both on one horse
Forwardr'
Chauvenet and Durand, as they
marched ahead of their captors, di-
vfded their time between execratinG
each other and trying to make terms
with Armitage. The thought of being
hailed before Baron Won Marhof gave
them great concern.
"Wait a few hours. Armitage. Let us
sit down and talk it all over. We're
not as black as your Imagination paints
usr
"Save your breath! You've had your
fun so far. and now I'm going to have
mine. You fellows are all right to sit
in dark rooms and plot murder and
treason. but you're not made for work
in the open. Forwardp
They were worn company that
drew up at the empty bungalow. where
the lamp and candles f1ickered eerily.
On the table still lay the sword. the
cloak. the silver box, the insignia Of
noble Oh ders.
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slipping away through the underbrush
a hundred yards ahead of him. He
threw up his rife and fred after the
retreating figure. jerked the lever spite
fully and waited. In a few minutes
Oscar rode alertly out Of the wood at
his left.
1T was better for US a dead horse
than dead man-yesY was the little
sergeant's comment I'VE shall come
back for the saddle and bride"
"Humph! Where do you think those
men areT"
Behind some rocks near the edge of
the gap. 1t is poor position"
I'm not sure Of that They'll escape
across the old bridge"
"Nein. A sparrow would shake it
down. Three men at once-that would
not need our bulletsr'
Far away to the right two reports in
quick succession gave news Of Armi-
tage.
ITS the signal that he's got between
them and the gate. Swing around to
the left, and viii 60 straight to the
big clearing and meet you.'
"You will have my horse-yesY Os-
car began to dismount
mo. do well enough this way.
Forward! The word is to keep them
between US and the gap until we can
sit on them
The mist was fast disappearing and
swirling away under sharp wind.
and the sunlight broke warmly upon
the drenched world Claiborne started
through the wet underground at a dog
trot. Armitage, he judged. was about
half mile away, and to make their
line complete Oscar should traverse an
equal distance. The soldier blood in
Claiborne warmed at the prospect Of a
definite contest He grinned as it oc-
CURED to him that he had won the dis
tfnction of having horse shot under
him In an open road fight almost with
In sight Of the dome of the capitol.
The brush grew thinner and the trees
fewer. and he dropped down and
crawled presently to. the shelter Of .
bowlder, from which he could look out
upon the open and fairly level field
known as the Port Of Missing Men.
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As he looked about he saw 1fmifage.

his horse at q
walk, ride SLOW
ly out Of the
W ood at his
right. Claiborne
jumped up and
waved his hat,
and a rife ball
ficked his coat
collar as lightly
as though an un-
seen hand had
tried to brush q
bit Of dust from
it. AS he turned
t o W a rd t b e
marksman be-
hind the cedars
three shots, fired
In a voney, hum
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by the horse s
fore feet. He lay
bowling W ! t b
pain. with the
hind quarters of
t he PROSTATE
beast across his
legs. Armitage,
running back to-
ward the wall.
kicked the re-
yolver from his
hand and left
him. Zmai had
started to run as
Oscar gained the
wall. and Chau-
venet's curses
did-not halt the
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you're not going to die, thank Godp
him and in moment saw that he
slept. In an inner room the voices of
the prisoners occasionally rose shrilly
as they debated their situation and
prospects. Claiborne chewed a cigar
and watched and waited. Armitage
wakened suddenly. sat up and called
to Claiborne. with a laugh:
II had a perfectly bully dream, old
man. dreamed that / saw the ensign
Of Austria Hungary flying from the
flagstaff Of this shanty; and, by Jove.
I'll take the hint! We owe it to the
distinguished ambassador who now
approaches to fly his coiors over the
front door. We ought to have a trum-
peter to herald his arrival, but the
white and red ensign with the golden
crown-it's in the leather covered trunk
in my room-the one with the most
steamer labels on it. Go bring It. Ciai-
borne, and Well throw 1t to the free
airs Of Virginia. And be quick-they
ought to be here by this timer ~,
He stood in the door and watched
Claiborne haul up the flag. and he
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made a mockery
Of saluting it as
it snapped out
In the fire 8 b
morning air.
"The Port OF
Missing Men! II
was designed to
be extra terrific.
rial. and there's
no treason In
hauling up an
alien flag" And
his high spirits
returned, and he
stalked back to
the fireplace,
chatting Clai.
borne and warn
ing him against
ever again fight.
ing under an un-
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Claiborne jumped ttIst as the tDounded
animal rolled OUey dead.
and gap they won't care to drop into.
I'm off for the gate. You wait here.
and if Oscar fires the signal give the
answer"
Armitage galloped of to the right
and Claiborne jumped from his horse
Just as the wounded animal trembled
for moment sank to, its knees and
rolled over dead. ...'
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Durand's pockets upon the ground and
tossed flask to Armitage
We win discuss matters at the bun
galow. They always go to the nearest
farmhouse to sign the treaty Of peace.
Let rs do everything according to the
best traditions"
A moment later Oscar ran in from
the direction Of the gap to find the
work done and the party ready to
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Are you "Up-so-snuffs" Advertiser
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Chapter XVI

WHO ARE YOU, JOHN ARM1rAeE?"
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.ChapterXXV
THE PORT OF MISSING MEN.

4AIBORNE climbed upon
a rock to get his bear
ings. and as he gazed off
through the wood a bull
let sang close to his
head, and he saw a man
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Do, JOHN ARMlTAGE !
ESE gentlemen doubt
less wish to confer. Let
them sequester them
seives!" and Armitage
waved his hand to the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-08
BALTIMOREANS DEFEATED.
First Basket Ball Game Of the Sea.
son Ends With a Close Score.

The team of the Central Y. NJ. G. A. OF
Baltimore last seasons champions of tho
Tri-City League. went down to defeat at
the hands of the local association last
night in fast game Of basket ball by
the score of % to D. At the start it was
easily seen that the game was to be
fast and exciting, and the large audi
ence which filled the gallery applauded
the good plays OF the different men, The
teamwork of the Centrals in the first
half was excellent. but they could not
score after getting the ball down the
field owing to the good work of Regis
and r'owler of the locals.
In the second half the locals outplayed
the visitors at every stage of the game.
and although they took brace near the
end 1t was of no use. Croghan was the
bright particular star Of the game. and
Fry of the Orioles also made hair-rais-
ing one-handed throw which resulted in
a goal. In the preliminary game the Re-
publicans trounced the Democrats by the
score of 10 to B. The lineup of the big
game follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-08
Basket Ball Team Disbands.

The dsbanding of the I'd Regiment
Basket Ball team this season means the
passing of one of the best amateur teams
that this section of the country ever had
1t was formed under the management
OF Sergt w c. Robbins of the local
militia at the beginning Of the season
OF 1867. and was composed Of players
Bopp, Schlosser, White. Hubbard. Scrog-
gins and Regis. The team finished the
season second only to the strong Carroll
Institute five, and in the following year
won the District and South Atlantic
Amateur Athletic Union championships.
Great team work characterized their play
and their signal victory over the strong
Belvideres of Baltimore. the Maryland
champions. demonstrated their superiority.
This team will not defend their hard
earned honors, as Schlosser, last years
captain, is to play with the Georgetown
five. Hubbard and Regis have Joined the
Y. NJ e. A., Bopp and White have re-
tired, and last years new additions
Earnshaw and keliher-have not decided
where they will play. 1t is to be regretted
that they did not play at least one more
season together. as the team stood for
clean sport and was popular wherever it
played.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-08
B0ATH0UsE GOSSIP.

The annual oyster roast Of the Potomac Boat
Club will take place Sunday. November ID. on
Analostan Island. The committee In charge. con-
ssting Of Messrs. John ]. Nolan. E. hicnard
Gasch, F. Russell Underwood and Spencer Bliss,
is devising different ways to make the day one
of memory, as they will have running races
base ball and foot ball and any other old game
that will anuse.
John Kennedy. the rowing mentor OF Yale, has
taken charge Of Bennett, the Springfield scuiier,
in the hope OF bringing him back to Champion
ship form. Bennett Is anxious 70 oeIeat ufe1
once more.
The Analostans will give big oyster roast
the latter part Of the present month.
X X
The Old Dominions. while not much at pres,
ent on rowing. claim they have the best foot Dali
team and would like q game with either A.ia-
lostans or Potomacs. Such game just now
would be a pleasant advertisement for the club,
and Capt. douglas Of the Old Dominlons says
they Will gladly answer any challenges.
K =
The District government has placed in position
a stairway leading from Water street TO the
canal. AS 1t Is right in front OF the iotomac
boathouse, it will he u great convenience for the
Following its rapid advancement into other
athletics it Is stated with authority that Inc
LEI Of tine rsns ID to their
Grafton Years ago they had one known rs the
Rives Boat Club, and participated IN the annuai
repattas Of the Virginia Rowing Association
they have plenty Of spirit down at Charlottes-
VILE and il the organization Is cnce statteo IL
will become SUCCESS.
The National Association OF Amateur Oarsmen
would like very much the next national
regatta held on the Potomac river. SO would the
local association il 1t could see It's way clear
TO successfully finance the big two days regatta
Ii would help Washington along amazingly In
the eyes Of the aquatic world. 1t Is up 10 the
local Potomac River Regatta Association To SIT
up and take notice.
Despite the raw winds of the past week, a
number Of the more venturesome scullers OF the
Analostans and Potomacs were out IN their SIN
giles.
Capt Carl Mueller OF the Potomacs VIII keep
up his rowing stunts all winter, as he has
strong desire TO so to Germany next year TOT
the Berlin regatta, at which Emperor William
always is present and presents the medals TO
the successful oarsmen and scullers.
The Old Dominions will go out strong in the
spring. as Capt. Douglas and Lieut. roster Were
up visiting the Poiomacs last week on business
connected with the procuring OF U new eight
Dared she'll There is determined feciing among
the Alexandria boys that something must De
done to work up revival In their organisation.
and hence dances, germans and other entertain
ments will b. held to infuse new life in the
club There is also a movement to get the stu
dents of the Episcopal High School interested In
the snort in order that the Old DominiOns may
reap the good from such membership.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-08
MIDDIES UP TO SNUFF.
Continued from First PaEe.)

Capt. Northcroft had the other to his
credit. Northcroft had two other chances,
but missed by close margins both times.
The game was tull of spectacular features
besides the eighty-five yard run by Barry
One run of Daltons which ended in a
touchdown was for fifty yards and short
runs by the midshipmen were frequent.
particularly toward the close of the
game. Slingluff's touchdown followed
some remarkable playing. He blocked
one kick Clearly when V,llanova held
the ball on their own twenty-yard line.
but the ball was recovered by the visitors
on their fve-yard line. On the next
play, Slingluff again blocked the ball.
but this time fell on it behind the line
and secured a touchdown.
The visitors had variety of compli-
Gated passes and kicks which were in
tended to give their own players chance
20 recover the ball. but most of them
went astray. Navy players almost al
ways recovered the ball on the kicks, and
in several cases they led to good runs
Dalton's long run for a touchdown was
after one of the visitors short kicks. The
Navy showed a powerful attack. and its
force was not lessened after nearly every
regular was replaced by a substitute. Dali
ton kept up his long punts and placed
them with great accuracy. while the
visitors lacked a man who could get of
kicks of good length
The line-uD.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-08
HIGH MAN ON EACH TEAM.
Corcoran Cadets Swamped.


BALTIMORE, Md, November I.-Out-
weighed and outplayed. the Corcoran
Cadets of Washington, D. G.. were
swamped by the champion Belvedere
basket ball team Of this city at Cross
street market hall tonight, 20 to "a.
A. Schmidt was the bright particular
star of the game. Exactly twelve times
did the fast Belvedere forward basket
the leather. C. Schuerholz was close be-
hind with eight goals to his credit. For
the cadets. Bontz and Mccarthy. who d.
yided six goals between them. did the
best playing. Occasionally the visitors
would flash up with some pretty passing
and shooting, but the fast. hard game
put up by the locals was too much for
them The teams lined up as follows
Bclvederes-C Schuerholz and A. Schmidt. for
wards: W. Granger. center; w. Schucrhoiz and
w. Schmidt, guards.
Corcoran Cadets -Collingsworth. Bontz. Crown
and Ellis forwards: Mccarthy, center; Coleman.
Grove and Gibson. guards.
Goals-A. Schmidt u2,. G. Schuerholz tSl. W.
Granger "a. W. Schuerholz To-. W. Schmidt To-.
BontZ 81, Mccarthy 90 and Grove Goals from
foul-A. Schmidt 20, Neferee-V Bachman.
Timer-H. Dingle. Time Of halves-2O minutes
each.