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Hoy can that beg" demanded Myra,
o on in spite OF her haunting preinonifion
~ will show you inside O. an hour f.,
~ mr5t telnphone to my assistant. Dan.
start to S Sr,Hk the things oyer here: May /
". surrey ire boGtor" agree the girl. But
s Gs must a6solpseiy pledse poor mother to
plumbers. She has spoiled so many Of vour
w wi.hs' ana yet you are always SO patient
AIden smiled generously.
pes = Gur mother is like nearly everyone else.
doubts. And she must tell her doubts to
1,ners; ! am afraid that there is a leak in
after this We must be very careful with the
servants. Willis. the butler. is the only one
So Il was that in little over an hour a
t TorH ma who had announced to the maid
pany to make some repairs, appeared In tho
rnra!F carrying a heavy bundle OF appa-
Alden. after swearing Mira. Maynard to alb
% u s.'ehce, sent him around the house
over Myra's window.
This eonnsction was brolEh, inconspicu-
onSiy INTO the room, and carried along the
wall. to 4 three-panelled ,reen which had
this screen vas see OF M oydIna Led. One side Of
DECORATION OF embroidered Japanese silk. Eut
hundreds OF delicate vcrticaj wires a ousrter
o! an inch apart, running parallel with each
o,her from the top to the bottom cross
Myra regarded 1T with awe. as the physi-
e, ran his myers up and Dc WI the wires.
ne mad been too busy ,nstructins his
assistant In the delicate tas< OF arranging
the connections to explain tn. nature of thu
instrument. But now. satisfied with his prem.
arataons' he turned toward her with a smile.
Wen. we are ready for the astral travel
Tors ne exclaimed. This wiring is coated
win a chemical called sulphide Of calcium
a substance which CLOVIS in he presence of
an astral BODY. So this is the important part
He turned toward tho butler and his work
nlan-assistant.
now" A' 81
When they had left the room ne took from
a grip a small selenium eel, such as used
In electrical experimental laboratories. This
ne placed on the floor near Myra's dressing
'aoie. By It's side he laid a storage battery
and a small electric bell,
This CELL he said. pointing to the con-
taIninE case is SO delicate that II will not let
eiectricity pass through Il in the dark. But
,.S congestion Is such that in the light il
VIII cohduct a current. So, you may see
how this can be utilized"
ne connected the storage battery with the
Dell. ana attached the wires 70 the tiny tabs
on the side OF the selenium cell case. Then
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as though they ached from some tremendous
strnininE OF the muscles. The Master gave
coming hours. and Varney gave strict heed
to the important details which were his to
c~onsummate.
Alden was busy working in his bedroom.
wall lamp. which had been adjusted in such
n way as to throw a ray Of light upon the
An electric bell was affixed to the wall.
close beneath tho lamp. At last he seemed
satisfied with his arrangements.
Now. let them bring on their astraIs," he
The room. surveying his handicraft from
AS II In answer to his challenge the bell
sIddely tangled. while tho electric torch
Great Scott" he muttered. making sure
that he had not given his apparatus a cross
wire; Yet. It is not dark yet. They can
hardly have sent a visitation at this time"
toward the telephone and was soon talking
What has happened?" was his anxious
H n6n was no: anS Ts. Sa WITH f3a a sl, rysGsy 7s"sh.
But. l don't understand? Has something
frightsned yon% he persisted.
And fe a very vt s's sorr Mss the s.ss sur pr, reply.
mouse! 1t ran across my bedroom floor and
made me Chamber up on a table. 1 had to
call Wills to the rescued"
Alden was astounded.
But got the signal that IN astral body
cell, to SEQ II 1t has been disturbed" he
said. Myra did so. and reported that Willis
had taken the lid off to hunt for the little
gray miscreant.
Well, keep It covered until you go to
PED. I'm glad It was nothing more serious.
~ see you Mt the dance tonight. however.
He rang of. laughing. Not a bad way at
all. for testing the wires" he told himself.
Then he made certain memoranda for his
nights work. 80
And back within the unholy solitude of
his leaden lined-chamber, the High Master
OF the Devil. Worshippers was even buster
In planning his own line Of activities.
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Suddenly the figure of Myra nrose and slowly
Heated through the window.
CHAPTER XLyII.
The Master Instncts.

me alnster Inrtrncts.
Within the dismal quarters OF tho Rl,cv
order an unwonted air Of excitement wa
noticeable among the evil brethren.
earnestly with Arthur Varney. now p eEs
IKE the others in the flowing black robe
suddenly the crash Of tho Masters Ron.
resounded through the eerie room.
which shut off this compartment from tho
a secret session OF the most trusty wo rtars
OF the sect; it was a call to the pit Of tho
Earney., the leader and four other members
exchanged the Sign of the order. thumbs up'
hsts clenched against fists, and then walked
slowly through a low door in the rear Of
the council room. This Was shut and barred
even the curiosity of the remaining broithhers
Within tho coffin room, where standing on
ranged in a Circle. the si9 me@ e1sksts ar,
to await the appearance of their guiding
suddenly one OF the coffin lids flew omen.
like a door. ~
were, disclosed. In the curious crimson Glow
winch aiways seemed to hover about him in
He leered. with keen scrutiny of the
s aver faces: as he returned the diabolicai
Are You ready for the last step in the
'n%Ste5y OF the hands he asked,
struggles of the last three nigyhts!" a n
sw .sYen % S9H OF OF the kneel,ng men.
work" snarled their ruler. "But this viii
De the end. 1 have no place for weary oilers
mere; ana there 10 no place for Black Order
prethren TO go from this council but to
death. 80. beware of disobedience!"
The members bowed.
the Master seated himself upon a coffin.
and beckoned to the leader OF the cere-
monies.
Lie upon the floor" he commanded.
HIS order was obeyed. although with evil
dent apprehension OF what was to follow.
The Master waved his hands toward two Of
the prothers, as he spoke to Narney.
hypnotic them. and bring forth their
astrals" he ordered curtiy. II will do SO
with the other two"
Narney stood before one Of the mon.
few dexterous passes Of his. hands, and the
sklilrul pressure between the eyer Of a tense
thumb caused the subject to pass into the
condition which was the prelfmi-
nary or the protection. The second man re-
spohued readiiy. as did the third and fourth
tlced IN this uncanny work were they. and go
used TO tho mental dominance OF tho Master,
that the meSnerio effect was nlm ost mechani-
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XLVIII.

The Maynard mansion never looked moro
rived that night. Mrs. Maynard was enter
tanning a number Of the girls friends with
mat conservative yet charming hospitality
tocrat.
The music room was festooned with smIlax.
the walls decorated with flowers. and the
gardener had brought in from the conserva-
tory or the estate n great array OF the
which had been the especial pride Of Myra's
rather In his strange life Of seclusion and
was transformed into n veritable fairy bower,
while the gay young people danced in the
craving room. through n garlandcd doorway
Myra. however, was the fairest blossom of
them All. Alden's gloved hand trembIed as
sweet vision OF maidenly loveiiness. ''
Her glorious wealth Of golden hair was
longed to caress 1t. N
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he removed the cover. allowing the light to
strike the sensitized cell
There was a janglfng Of the electric bell!
MyTa ciapped her hands as Gelightedly as
a child with a new toy.
oh. that's wonderfully she calculated.
"Sut now about that with the az trail bodies7'
There's the point-if an ASTRAL body, or
more than ono. should como to tails room, the
wire screen coated with sulp,ide Of CAL
cium Will glow. The light will fall on the
selenium ~ lid you arc to remove
when you have turned the lights oH-and
that will connect with this outside wire.
That leads directly to my rooms, ana viii
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their rigid limbs.
Now bear him to the side Of the chamber!'
commanded the Master.
The body. floating as 1t seemed, on space,
was borne in the direction indicated by his
preemptory gesture.
Now! The supreme test of the astral
9trength!' called the ruler. use all your
Iorces-rise from tho ground and lift him
with you! There-there! Lift! Lift"
The strange sight Of the leaders body
being raised against the high vaulted ceiling
or the great room sent a thrill Of horror
through Varney. used as he was to such
supernatural scenes.
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was brought bacl; to the spot from which
ne had been raised. The ruler walked toward
the four taut figures. snapped his fingers
SHARPLY before their eyes. and the sleeping
faces twitchcd.
Awake h" commanded. Awake"
Their eyes opened. and they gazed about
them in surprise
1t is succcssful," gloated the Master. 81
have taught YOU w.ll. Tonight we will
succeed, for "" have brought to our re-
source the greatest power Of the physical
world. com fn"d with my psychic strength
The men shuddercd, and unt,ed their arms.
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ring a warning bell there, to let me know,
80. have no fear. for tonight ] will be abie
to act ""io
Mrs. Maynard shook her head hope,ass,v
when they tried to explain the apparatus to
her. !"
l can't believe such things" she said
on may be sure that l will tell no one
about IL. because they would think mo very
SHY to even allow you to put it in the
house" 'o
Ali"n and Myra exchanged smiles. and
went downstairs TO enjoy their afternoon
tea without further efforts to convert her.
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cal In Its prompt re-
Spouse to suggestion.
T h o nj q n O W
pressed the foreheads OF
all four, in turn. He
walked toward the re-
cumbent figure of the
leader of ceremonies,
and waved Varney to
one side Of the room.
Let your astrals come
FORTH" he cried with
strident tones. Il com
mand you to walk 10
the side Of Brother
Varney was watching
intently, mystified AT
what was to ensue. I'm
hypnotiZed himself, the
separation of the spirit
from the ffashly bodies
was invisible to him.
Now. two stand on
either side!" called the
Master. place your
astral h a n d s a b o v @
Brother Zela and lift!
Lift! Lift,
Narney had never seen
spirit deviation OF ma
terial objects before.
He was astounded to 500
the form Of the leader
suddenly rise Il few feet
from the ground. UNI
supported by any visible
things. He turned to
look at the stiH, un-
conscious figures of the
four men. They hardly
seemed breathing: there
was no indication Of
muscular activity In
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Written by Hereward Darlington,
The Distinguished Authority IN Psychic Phe-
non1ena.
Dramatized by Charles w. Goddard,
phs Wen kno0n author Of "7he Pert1s Of
dess;' ttThe Misleading Lady, "7he Ghost
Breaker;' "The Man From the Sea-"
Everything You Read Here Today You Can See
This Wees st the Victor Theater in Vivid Motion
PICTURES Produced by the Famous Wharton Studio
for This Newspaper.
With MIR. HOWARD E%STABR0OK as Dr. Alden,
Miss JEAN SOTHERN Is the Charming Myra Maynard.
Next Sunday Another Chapter of "The Mysteries
of Myra" and New Pictures.
Copyright STAR Company 1876 All forsn rights reserved.
SYNOPSIS o. PREVIOUS CHAPTERS.
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The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-19
EDITORIAL PAGE.

shin lines in the seattle-Alask2 trade have recently given notice of a raise in ratas on account of the expehse of complying with the law in reference to life boatage and extra watches, as well as on ae- count of the special conditions brought on by the war. Seattle lines, it is announced, will be obliged to -xpend approximately $5OO,oOO to comply with the re- >Qr;rcments.
 Alaska freight rates have there fore been advanced from s1 to $S per ton, and passenger rates have also been Iised slightly. The statement is made by shipping in terests that, even with the ad- vanced rates, ships will be Operat- cd at a less net profit than under the old conditions.
 Alaska lines have been hard hit by the La Toilette law, and they have met these losses in the face of tempting offers from Atlantic in t 'ests to purchase the larger ships tt tw~ or three times the values of the vessels two years ago.
 In the present condition of AL pska development the loss of these oarci,rs wouIl have been a great | ow to Seattle trade. This trade | as survived many hazards in it's years Of upbuilding, but none more
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-19
FLOATING

Too many people in this life simply float They have no fixed amaidcu or purpose in life, show he a man with a definite program of action and that coupled with a determination to succeed or die in the attempt and l will show you a maL tha, some time in his three score snd ten will mount the lad der Of his ambition.
 I.ires actions are she same as any business. If d business organization We're tc open it's doors with no set form et action and take everything that came a.aos-ueyer seeking to better .ts condition-uever checking itself ur for improvements - it would dash CT the rocks and be smashed 10 pieces at the first storr. So a direct analogy may be drawn w'th th' individual. Unless one ,s closely following a mapped campaign oi action, his chances for 8 success will be numbered with the majority, which is, failure for eve uiue out of ten men who enter the business world.
 Yur course of action may have to rs changed from time to time as coudttiops present themselves make tie change, get up little more steam, cyen the throttle and sane the raI, then give it every unit Of energy that's in you. Hit tnmss square on the head.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-19
BANKS REPORT SUBSTANTIAL
 PROFITS

Picking - Reports just issued by China's ministries of fina9ce and communications would indicate q flourishing condition of the Bank of China and t9.. Bank of Commun- ications. The former notes for the East twelve muutks a gain in profit of $1,20O,OOO over the preceding year, and the latter a gain of $SOO,- 900.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-19
. Beware of Ointments for
 Catarrh that Contain Mercury

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange the whole system when entering 1t through the mucous surfaces. Such articles should never be used except on prescriptions from reputable physicians, as the damage they will do Is ten fold to the good you can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure. manufactured by F. J. Cheney G Co, Toledo, O., contains no mercury, and is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous sur faces of the system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genu- inc. It Is taken internally and made in Toledo. Ohio. by F. J. Cheney 6 Go, TeS timonials free.
 Sold by Druggists. Price 75c per bottle.
 Take HalfB Family Pilla for constipation
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-19
CHINA TO HA E MOTOR BussEs

Pekng - petiug's busy streets will soon remind New Workers of Fifth Avenue, for it is announced that NIT. Chang Cheng-hsun, a mem Der of the Tsan Cheng Yuan, (Chiuas provisional parliament has uetitioneG the government for the grant of charter to establish a motor bus system in this city. It is learned that the matter has been referred to tae ministries of in terior and communications, whose decision will undoubtedly be favor able. Mir. Chang proposes to open the service immediately on the writ ing of the charter.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-19
ALASKA RATES

An important effect of the opera ton vr the new seamen's law, apart from the feature that requires the employment of higb-priced labor, is the added expense of maintenance in other departments th't it places on American carriers. The steam
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-19

Zenith oil for clocks, watches and typewriters., Thin in body it quickly reaches the finest parts of these deitcate mechsrisms, lubricat- ing them correctly without gum ming; cleaning those parts and preventing rust. 1Oc, 25c soc bot ties. Keller Bros, sole skagway Agents
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-19

zeLith Oil assures the best pos sib'e- reults as lubricant for all light or delicate machinery. 1Oc, 25c, soc bottles. Keller Bros. Sole Skagway Agents.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-19
In eeston.

small Wuliam-Father kindly con vey to my mind the meaning of the word "hobs.
 Pntepal Ang etor- That Is the con. suetudnary desienatipn of an indigent traveller my sna.-indge
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-19

Dcn~ think that all the great fortunes have been made The.e were never suck opportunities as exist now for the young alert man.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-19

Don't be a snob. There's no room fir them in the business world.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-19
onlv one .Rromo oainlne''

Whichever you feel cold coming on,
 think of the full name LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININE. Cures Cold in one day. Cures Grip in .wo days, Look ioy siqnature ofE. ". Groveon the box. ?Sc
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-19

Have personality-the abil,ty t- put yourself in the best light
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-19

Work for the sake of work and nos 'cr money alne.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-19

Possess . reputation for absolute mteSrity and be q gentleman.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-19

Dcn.t think a college education is necessary for success. It isn't.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-19

D5n't lie to cover up your own shortcomings or failures.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-19
CHAs. ME,
 Administrator,
H. B. Le FeYre,

Fl B, Le Feyre,
 Attorney for Administrator,
 Juneau, Alaska. First publication, April 5, 1916. Fina! publication, April 26, 1916.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-19
Come and see me 4th Avenue; Skagwa
NOTICE OF HEARING FINAL AC
 COUNT

The undersigned, having filed his final account as administrator ot the estate of Henry Bernhofer, de ceased this, therefore, is to noti- fy all parties at interest that the Commissioner for the Territory of Alask4 and ex officio Probate Judge in Juneau Precinct has set Monday, June 5, 1915, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at his office in the United tates Court House, in the Town and Precinct of skagwaH in said Territory of Alaska. as the time and place for the hearing of objections, if any there be, and the settlement thereof.
 CHAs. WYE,
 Administrator.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-19

Brains are a bigger asset than money
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-19

serious than that Imposed by the new 7bipolng law and the emergent conditions, -searne P. l.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
FORD FOR PRESIDENT
 OF PROHIIS
Announcement Is Made That the Automobile Manufacturer May Be a Candidate on the
 Cold Water Ticket.
HAS BEEN APPROACHED
Eugene Chapin and Chairman of the Prohibition National Committee Believe that Detroit Man Will Be Their Nominee.

CHICAGO, July 8. - Eugene w. Chain announced upon his arrival here today that he will work for the nomination of Henry Ford, for President at tse Prohibition National Convention.
 colneldent With Mir. chafin's ar rival 1t wao announced that V. c. HInshaw, chairman of the Prohibit tiOn National Committee has had an Interview with Henry Ford on the subject Of the presidential nomina. tlon and chat Mr Ford's views on the liquor queesior were satisfactory to the National Committee.
 The Detroit manufacturer is con. sideriug the quesSon and he will an- nounee his p6&tloa in few days. That Mir. Ford wni accept the nom ination ls taken as toresone con cluslon by Mir. chafln.
 "Mr. Ford ls a stronger candidate than either Wilson or Hughes and if nominated he con be elected thIs year." chafin said.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
ELKS PLANNING TO
 HAVE A WHITE SUIT
 ORGANIZATION NOW

Just leave it to the local mem bers of the B. P o. E. to be right up in the first ranks of preparedness and progressiveness. Not satisfied with being foremost in matters of entertainment and a rousing organ izatiou the Elks are now planning to astonish not only the natives, but visitors
 Plans have been completed for the formation Of a white suit bri- gade. These white suits will be worn for parade purposes but os- sentially for the big big affairs given in the lodge rooms. Many of the lodges on the Coast have these white flying squads and the local Elks are getting ready to have one, too. All members are requested to get busy quick and report to any of the following members who will take orders for the new suits: Geo. IT, Forrest, Sid Jacobs, oscar Leaf green or John Mclaughlin.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
New Complications Arise

WASHINGTON. July S.-Unexpect. ed happenings occurred today in the Mexican situation First, Villa or his followers have become a factor; sec. ond, Carranza asks aid from the United States to crush Villa and third the defacto troops have suffered ab. solute defeat in a battle with ban. dits.
 Villa reappeared in the trouble durlng the past twenty-four hours or if he did not, bandits operating un. der his name made themselves con. spicuous. This was revealed whom an appeal was received from Car. ranza for a decided cooperation with his troops to suppress the bandits The appeal came to his represen- tative here who requested the state department to have American troops ready to guard the border from ex. pected raids by Villistas. Carranza has inumated in this request that he doubts the ability of his own gov ernment to successfully combat the expected raids.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08

LONDON. July S.-With the aid of inuumorable guns of the artillery. waves ot infantry of the British ar. my continue to make progress In a gigantic effort to bring the front line between Ancre and Montauban on @ level with the French line fur. thcr south. The French has pushed further ahead than their allies. This renewed effort on the part of the British has lead to most furious fighting that the British have been engaged in.
 The flower Of the German army has been brought forward to oppose the British. according to information received here. The Germans are us- ing their guns and ammunition law ishingly according 70 the reports from the front.
 Reports from Holland and Belgium claim that those districts have been deuuded of German soldiers to meet the Auglo.Freuch offensive. All rail. way stations and the larger towns are guarded by the older class of German reservists. This is accord. ing Co a report sent by Commander Haig. Further details are eagerly awaited although the arrival of the wounded tells the price that is being made Co oust the Germans