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LIST DAY.
Afternoon.
Introductory Exercises.
Grand Concert, The Merrilees, Sing
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Organization of Children's Hour
Admission Is. Children 15c
Evening.
Concert, The Merrilees.
Lecture-"At the Front in France,
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Morning.
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Afternoon.
Song Recital, Knight MacGregor,
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er.
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Circus Time in Fairyland, A Play
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This whole story by utmost com
posure and without hesitation all She considered Raspun
as the incarnation of the DEVIL and she thought good deed
TO put him out Of the Of committing evil For the
rest she did not what to become Of her. As she
knew that she had not long i've and with the illness with which
she afflicted existence itself
sacrifice her order retain it. She had
pces and she had consulted In spite Of the efforts which
made to induce her say
tons and the inspiration Of odore she denied absolutely add
ing that had she spoken to him about her intention she knew that
he would have dssuaded her from and he might
warned the police frusrate her design.
In the meanwhile Raspun had room
and kilograms dispatched everywhere for DOCTOR The
though deep, not serious and had attacked any
vital organs The in danger but his disciples chose
to that miracle Of Providence that he had
cumbed at under the blow which had him.
Prophet when he had felt himself stabbed
some TO ARREST that who had HE him." Then he
caused several kilograms to be his friends
burg in which he described the attempt against his life
OF the DEVIL who had inspired the Gousewa induced
her to commit her abomnab action He added that at the
when her had touched him he had descend
from Heaven her and then
to stop from bleeding and that only this
Intervention Of the Almighty that he had escaped
the believed by crduous people accepted
Of his words manifestation Of the will Of
and he became than saint whom began
atars and to regard the light another Saviour
mankind from the terrors Of sin.
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THE STORY THUS FAR

TON weathiest in Cuba has
~ through the of and
chamber
throughout
wife, Isabel
he
SEBASTIAN the only share
information
from to at
steadfasy
and
ROSA children his
be
the time his life
has the black chained . window grating and fogged.
Sebastian dying from thirst the torture of the flies his
window him
He finally But further Information she fails
free kills his master and several others before he finally shot
that there treasure and he lays his plans to get it,
a upon
Isabe ask for the hand Rosa He and well along
mothers support But despite the ates willingness she holds little
another.
JOHNNIE OREILLY, commonly called THE o'RETLLY.
While talking In secluded Of the
he for Colonel Lopez
insure
the he
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What do you mean, Don Mario?" in.
quired the girl.
Come, come" the planter cried, i'm.
patiently. Don't you see you can trust
me? God! The recklessness, the folly
Of young people! Could you not leave
this insurrectlon to your elders? Or per-
haps you thought It a matter Of no great
Importance, an amusing thing"
Rosa Refuses
Don MarioI" Rosa interrupted. 81
don't know what you are talking about"
You don't, eh?" The callers wet
cheeks grew redder; he blew like a por.
poise. Then call Esteban quickly! There
Is not a moment to lose" When the
brother appeared De Castano blurted out
at him accusingly: well. sir! A fine fix
you've put yourself in. I came here to
warn you, but Rosa prstends ignorance
Perhaps you will be interested to learn
that Colonel Fernandez has issued orders
to arrest you and your sister as agents
Of the Insurrectos"
'What?" Esteban drew back. Rosa
turned white as a lily and laid a futter.
ing hand upon her throat.
You two will sleep tonight in San
Severino," grimly announced the rotund
visitor. You know what that means.
Cubans who enter the Castillo seldom
come out. Have you noticed the big
sharks that swim about under the walls
Of II? Do you know what bait keeps
them there7 Well. I'll tell youl It's the
bodies Of rebel sympathizers-foolish peo.
pie like you, who call themselves pa
triots."
Rosa uttered a smothered cry.
Colonel Fernandez" Don Mario pro.
ceeded, impressively, did me this favor.
knowing me TO be a sultor for Rosa's
hand. In spite of his duty and the evil
dence he"
Evidence? What evidence?" Esteban
asked. sharply.
For one thing, your own letter 70
Lopez, the rebel, warning him TO beware
OF the trap prepared for him in Santa
Clara. and advising him OF the Govern
ment force at Sabanilla. Oh, don't try to
deny III 1 read it with my own eyes. and
II means-death."
Al lh5t kNOod bdiuS ldlnllys ESt0DdHs
warned you"
Estsban was taken aback. but II was
plain that he was not in the least fright
ened. "They haven't caught me yet" he
laughed.
you say they intend to arrest mo
also7" Rosa eyed the caller anxiously.
''Exactly!'
But why7"
"Yesl Who accuses her, and Of what?"
Esteban Indignantly demanded.
"That also I have discovered through
the courtesy of Colonel Fernandez Your
accuser is none other than Pancho cuetc."
"CuetoT
yes he has denounced both Of you as
rebels, and the letter Is only part OF hls
proof, believe. ! don't know what other
evidence he has. but take my word for It.
the Government does not require much
proof these days. Suspicion II enough.
Now. then. you can gaess why am here.
am not without influences; I can savo
Rosa. but for you, Esieban. fear csn
do nothing. You must look on our
self. Wellg What 40 you Ha ere
wasting precious time standing d WIN
our mouths opeu.
tcoNriNunr xoNoeRQW,
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CHAPTER Y (Continued)

ONE morning. IL the 18th of july 1914 Rasputin waS Ieay
ing his house his way church. whittier Il was his cuso
repair day. On the threshold of dwelling woman was
awaiting him. She had her face mud shawl in spte Of the
weather When she him she herself on her knees
him. Of her kind invariably did when they met him.
prophet stopped and asked her was she wanted from
Her only reply plunge stomach large kitchen
knife which had held the hidden under her shawl
The Attack on Rasputin
Raspu uttered and upon ground The crowd
which always following him rushed toward and lifted him
while two local policemen who had been authorities IN
guard him threw themselves upon woman and seized
violently by both She remained perfectly quiet dea
they need not hold her she had slightest nte
running She knew very we'll she had DONE and
do it for long time asked what had been
motives she declared that she would speak the mas
% and only asked to be meanwhile against the
fury the mob that threatening her to pieces in it's
She did not to be the least by what she
done and throughout she showed the cool
and self possession.
Very it ascertained that she native Of the
of Sarato and that her When
Ran had been preaching In Sarato she among
who had been taken in by his speeches. and though she
her husband and family follow prophet" He very
proceeded to clean her from sn according to his
favoe expression. We know, of what this meant
Gouewa who at that time young pretty only shared
the fate of other women deuded
of the new Saviour" that only by means of
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tha miatress Of the house. Then, being
man OF action, he, too, issued swift orders
with the result that by the time he and
Esteban had run to the we'll both rope and
lantern were ready for their use. Before
Esteban could form and fit loop for his
shoulders there was sufficient help on
hand TO lower him into the treacherous
abyss.
II was q commentary upon DonA Isa-
bel's character that during the long. slow
moments of uncertainty while HSteban
was being lowered the negroes exhibited
more curiosity than concern over her
fate. In half.pleased excitement they
whispered and Eiggled and muttered to-
Gethsr, while Pancho lay prone at the
end OF the oFifies. directing them how to
manipulate the rope.
Sebastian's Curse FULFILLED
That was a sruesome task which fell
to psteban. for the we'll had been long un'
used, its sides were oozing slime, its
waters were stale and black. He was on
the point OF fAintinE when he finally
climbed out. leaving the negroes to hoist
the dripping. inert weight which he had
found at the bottom.
Old sebastiSn's curse had come true;
Dona Isabel had met the fate he had
called down upon her that day when he
hung exhausted in his chains and when
the fiiOs tormented him. The treasure for
which the woman had intrigued 80 tire
lessiy had been her death. Like an ignis
fatuua. n had luFsd her TO destruction.
Furthermore. a. II In grimmest irony,
she had been permitted at the very last
to hnd It. Living. she had searched 10
no purpose whatsoever; dying, she had
almost sTaspsd It in her arms.
Once the frst excitement had abatsd
and messenger had been sent 20 town.
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Cueto drew Esteban aside and questioned
him.
"A shocking tragedy and most pecu-
liar" said the overseer. Nothing could
amaze me more"
Exactly! And all because OF hsr sleep
walking. I'm all in tremble."
She was asleep? You are sure7"
Have I not told you so?" Esteban
was impatient.
But 1t is said that people given to that
popularity never come to grief. They
say some sixth sense guides them-gives
them warning Of pitfalls and dangers.
IL can't understand"
THAT we'll was menace to a waking
person. / didn't realize how near to IL
she was; and when I cried out to her It
seemed only to hasten her steps" The
young man shuddered, for the horror Of
the thing was still in his mind.
Tell me. how did you come to be there
at such an hour. eh?"
Esteban saw the malevolent curiosity
In Cueto's face and started. 'T-- That
Il my affair. Surely you don't think"
NOinoI AOu NAl tNubl me.
The overseer winked and smiled.
II had business that took me there"
stifiiy declared the younger man.
CuetO and Esteban
Exactly! And a profitable business It
proved" Cueto laughed openly now.
Well. don't mind telling you. Dona
Isabels death is no disappointment to
any one. Anybody could see"
'stopl" Esteban was turning alter
natsly red and white. you seem to
imply something outrageous"
"Now lie: us be sensible. understand
you perfectly, my boy. But an officer Of
the tGuardia Civil may arrive at any mo-
ment and he win want TO know how you
came 10 be with your stepmother when
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ears, for his sister slept like a kitten.
Reassured. he stole out into the hall. Here
he paused a moment with his ear first to
Pancho Cueto's door, and then to the door
Of his stepmother's room. He could hear
the overseer's heavy breathing and
Isabel's senseless babbling-the latter was
moaning and muttering ceaselessly, but.
being accustomed to her restlessnsss.
Bsteban paid no heed.
Letting himself out into the night, he
took the path that led to the old sunken
garden. Nocturnal birds were chirruping;
his way was barred with spider.webs,
heavy with dew and cleaning in the
moonlight like tiny ropes Of jewels: the
odor Of gardenias was overpowerIng. He
passed close by the WE'LL and its gaping
black mouth, only half protected by the
broken coping, reminded him that he had
promised Rosa to cover II with planks.
In its present condition 1t was a menace
to animals, II not to human beings who
were unaware Of its presence. He told
himself he would attend to II on the NOR
row.
Inc secret meeting
Seating himself on one OF the old stone
benches, the young man lit a cigarette
and composed himself to walt. He sat
there for a long time, grumbllng inward
ly, for the night was damp and he was
sleepy; but at last figure stole out Of the
gloom and Joined him. The newcomer
was a rag sed negro, dressed in the fashion
Of the poorer country people.
well, Asensio. I thought you'd never
come. I'll get a fever from this" Esteban
said. irritably
1T is a long way, Don Esteban. and
Evangelina made me walt until dark.
tell you we have to be careful these
days"
What is the news7 What did you
hear?"
Asensio sighed gratefully as he seated
himself. zone hears a great deal, but one
never knows what to believe. There
is fighting in Santa Clara, and Aaceo
sweeps westward"
Taking the unaddressed letter from his
pocket, Esteban said, II have another
message for Colonel Lopez"
THAT Lopez! He's here today and
there tomorrow; one can never find him."
"wen, you must find him, and imme-
diately, Asenaio. This letter contains iui'
portant news-so important, In fact"-
Estebah laughed llghtly-"that II you ma
yourself In danger from the Spaniards
ia advise you to chew 1t up and swallow
IL as quickly as you can"
'T'l remember that" said the negro,
"for there's danger enough. Stir. Tear
these spaniards less than the guerrilleros;
they are everywhere. They call them
selves patriots, but they are nothing more
than robbers. They"
Assnslo paused abruptly. He sei1ed his
companion by the arm and. leaning for
ward. stared across the level garden into
the shadows opposite. Something was
moving there, under the trees; the men
could see that It was wlats and formless,
ana that II pursued an erratic course.
whats that1'' gasped the negro. He
began to tremble violently and his breath
became audible. Esteban was compelled
10 hoid him down By main force Jesus
Cristol It's old Don Esteban, your father.
They say he walks at midnight carrying
his head In his two hands"
Young Varona managed to whisper,
with some show OF courage; "Hushl Wait
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How st. Petersburg Reacted to the Attack

In St. Petersburg the Of the attempted assassination
Raspun had produced immense impression had
mented in different Some people
ton Of the secret police who had been told get rid way
other Of who fast becoming public nuisance
for everybody for those who had
through their acquaintance with him. Others
punishment for his evil deeds, Gousewa
been badly inspired when she had
terrible which one
anxious to learn how the would be certain
quarters and the bevy of feminine worshpers
wrapped in that Of Raspun Public curiosity
not destined be satisfied because nothing
concerning the feelings Of these adopts his
occasion.
The only thing which learned regard whole affair
ladies who figured among prominent sup
pOers had started at for PokrOwsko and that celebrated
to see him re-
gardless of what his journey might cost.
CONTINUED TOMORROW
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I don't believe In ghosts" Nevertheless,
he was on the point Of setting Asensio
an example Of undiEnified fight when the
mysterious object emerged from the
shadows into the open moonlight; then
he sighed with relief: "Ah.h! Now see!
1t Is my stepmother. She 10 asleep"
A Vision
Asleep" Asensio was incredulous. He
was still 80 unnerved by his first fright
that Estebsn dared not release him.
Yes; her eyes are open. but she sees
nothing"
II don't like such things" the negro
confessed in a shaky voice. How can
she walk II she is asleep? II her eyes
are open, how can she help seeing us?
You know she hates Evangelina and me-"
II tell you she sees nothing. knows
nothing" For momen. or two they
watched the progress Of the white.robed
figure; then Esteban stirred and rose from
his seat. "She's too close to that well.
There is" He started forward pace or
two. They say people who walk at night
20 mad II they're awakened too suddenly,
and yet
Dona Isabel was talking in a low.
throaty. unnatural tone. Her words were
meaningless. but the effect. at that hour
and In those surroundings. was bizarre
and fearsome. Esteban felt his scalp
prickiing uncomfortahly. This was very
creepy.
When the somnambulist's deliberate
progress toward the mouth OF the we'll
continued he called her nAmo softly.
"Dona Isabelr' Then he repeated It
louder. 'Dona Isabel! Wake upT'
The woman seemed to hear and yet not
to hear. She turned her head to listen,
but continued to walk.
Don't be alarmed" he said. reassur-
iRsly. 'Tt is only Esteban--Dona Isabel
stoDr' Esteban sprang forward, shouting
at the top OF his voice, for at the sound Of
his name Isabel had abruptly swerved 10
her right, a movement which brought her
dangerously close to the lip Of tho we'll.
stop! Go backr' screamed the young
man.
Iuo ACCluOuL
Above his warning there came shrek,
ss1rill and agoniEed-a wall OF such abys.
NAL terror as TO shock the night birds
and the insects into stiffness. DonR Isa,
bel slipped. or stumbled. TO her knees. she
balanced briefly. olutchinE at random
while the earth and crumbling cement
gave way beneath her; then she slid for.
ward and disappeared, almost out from
between Esteban's hands. There was a
noisy rattle Of rock and pebble and 4
great splash far below; a chiokle Of little
stones striking the water. then a faint
bubbiing. Nothing more. The stspSon
stood In his tracks. sick, blind with h0r.
ror; he was swaying over the opening
when Asensio drasssd him back.
Pancho Cueto. being a heavy sleeper.
was the last to be reused BY Esteban'a
Outcries. When he had hurriodly slipped
into his clothes in response 10 the pound
Ing on his door the few servants that the
establishment supported had been thor
ouShly awakened. Esteban was shouting
1T them. explaining that Dona Isabel had
met with an accident. He was calling for
lantern. too. and a stout rope. Cueto
thought they must all b out Of thelr
minds until he learned what hed befailen
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fortunes and occasoned much distress such considerable
number of innocent She had followed Raspun long
time in ST. Petersburg but had able approach
enough to her But when had
knowledge that he returning Pokowskoe she had taken
indication that the Almighty would be with her in the deed
which she contemplating and she started for the distant
Siberian village There she had three days waiting for
favorable opportunity the morning when had
ceded getting him his body knife
which had carried with her than years.
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I2A III c,;,DI,@A XzzI[yT SAINT

complete union with himself that they could
SINS forgiven to them The unfortunate had only
one OF many When she had found rage
taken hold Of her. which had been further enhanced and strength
ened by the monk odo whom misfortune
hd already at the time she sought him become the deadly
enemy Of mis- former friend Raspun The miserable had
lost evythnghome, children husband raveson account of
her mad nfauaon for the deeve who had forget
her duties by the fascination which he had exercised her
weak mind She that would revenge herself and kill
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the prophet that other could be saved
the awful fate which had be fallen her.
After Rasputn had dismissed she had been compelled
lead dreadful kind Of existence order obtain piece
At last she had become attacked awful disease which
already eaten of her and completely dshgured
This prophet" despair
decided that she had nothing lose the best thing left
for her rid awful
who had much