Pluck And Luck (1089) (1919 04 16)

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t] ju bio 1 bi HARRY EK. WOLFF, PUBLISHER, 166 WEST 23D STREET, NEW YORK. s NEW YORK, APRIL 16, 1919. Price 6 Cents He hastened to draw the canoe up. No sooner had he done this when suddenly from the forest along the river bank a score of Black Feet appeared. They closed in upon the young hunter. —

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= PLUCK: AND LUCK 3 STORIES OF ADVENTURE 3 o Issued Weekly—Subseription Ree $3.00 per year; Canada, $38.50; Foreign, $4.00. Harry E. Wolff, Publisher, 166 West 23d Street, New York, N. Y. Entered as. s. Second-Class Matter, February 10, 1913, at the Post-Office at "New x York, N. Y., under the Act of March 8, 1879. ¢ Z No. 1089. NEW YORK, APR 165-1929: Price 6 Cents. — § OR———_ MAKING A HOME ON THE BORDER By AN OLD SCOUT Snead . , : CHAPTER I. He was no ‘other than young Allan True, the son of Col. ‘ie . Albion True, who was regarded as the leader at Hort Poin ‘ THE CLOUD APPEARS, ; In all questions of war or of other matters, the people ia turned to Col. True, whose word was law... Re rate ee in the forest wilds, where the panther and the bear, The colonel’s family consisted, besides Allan, of his + ; _ the beaver, and the otter for unknown centuries had held do-j|and two daughters, one Myrtle True, older than, Allan, a -tminion, tardy spirits of a wild frontier had laid the nucleus | Alice, a child of ten years. * a town. Nothing on earth was so dear to the salon as his. famil a ites half a hundred brawny, rough-clad, but noble- | Little Alice was his especial favorite. te hearted sons of the border had here cast their lot, and stood} Allan True, with whom our story will have more to. ready to dare the perils of a mighty untrodden ‘wilderness. | than with. the others, was a bright and plucky boy. * ‘The location was one more than ordinarily blessed by na- Not even among the old trappers could there be foun: Pritebes 2." better rifle shot or a keener woodsman all around. , It was” a point of land merging into. ihiecaue bluffs} Allan had served in a good school and had won proficienc upon a tributary of the Upper Missouri, In canoes and flat-) He had been upon several war-like raids, and underst _ boats these hardy pioneers with their families had left civili-| very well the art of fighting the Blackfeet. “ ; _zation-and dearest ties behind, and had come hither to make} In the bottom of his canoe there was a number. of fine ae -. a home on the bordey. | peaver pelts. He had been to visit his traps not a half do iP _ There are few living to-day who o com rehend what this| miles away, and had not met with luck. ' meant in those primitive and early days. Summers of hard| Whistling merrily, Allan paddled his canoe along lighth ta work and winters of long duration and privation. — - | There’ was no thought of danger, for he was now a most ‘Un Cabins had sprung up as by magic. The. ‘woodinan's ax|der shadow of Fort True, as the palisade and block-ho had done wonders, and even a substantial blockhouse ‘with | were called. a high palisade stood upon the point. — He paddled on until the reached a point just: aber This was to be the citadel or the place of aise of all in| fort. Here he drove the canoe inshore, — e settlement should it be attacked by Indians, _| A man was standing upon the bank overhead, He “pot The region was infested with savage Blackfeet, who, upon| ed the butt of his rifle on the ground and cried: * 1e slightest provocation, would go upon the war-path. “Hello, Allan, been out to the traps, have ye?” hes forests were full of wild and savage animals, All y “Yes,” replied Allan, tersely.. : Ye 1ess and primeval depths of forest, and the ring of, “Didn’t see anything: of Ingins, did’ 2” gdkced: the oddman’s ax or the crack of his rifle made a thousand. who appears ‘ed to be a sort of woodsma) himself. oe 1 those solitudes. d “Indians!” exclaimed Allan, tersely. at didn’t” see ai ite of its danger, there was a mighty charm in all thing of them. But, then, I wasn x looking for. them. or the rough settlers. - } “Waal, that’s good!” ‘said the fellow, cheeringly. a rh a} ardy bushy dah) spirits, and not one of} glad to. hear that. But you know I reckon thet there’s a big ae lave exchanged hi is cag with a ‘New York ig ee the Binge. ith take this dee rhs sone a 4+. “Indee iat its a Bh ah hie _war arlike Blackfe t ‘were many hnntinede in Het Asses the settlement numbered only the use _ of the rifle, and the pavapes. | did not often} man, - } Bae pie g - 1 thought flashed t) she dear ones there shelt at shou ‘the Blackfoot chief ‘preva er Bill,” ‘Be he’ said, slowly, _ troub) comes. tins have Stents were ein , wicayos en ry’ Aide 7

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BOY PARDS. é - Jad. They know of ther party of a hundred new settlers | ~ comin’ up ther river on flat boats to jine us. Old Black | _ Thunder is a powerful clever old varmint, an’ he’s ‘goin’ tew | " ‘strike ther blow naow, while he thinks things are weak. ' We'll naterally be stronger when thet party jines us.’ There was an anxious cloud upon Allan True’s brow. oS pee you seen my father?” he asked, ee ot yet, lad. Vm zjest off the train, an’ happened tew _ see yew comin’ ashore hyar. But here’s evidence that I ’ know what I am talkin’ about.” ‘The trapper made a gesture over his shoulder, and. from . the copse there instantly bounded a young Indian, straight and lithe and handsome in symmetry of form and contour of feature. . ay He wore the war-features of the Assiniboines, and the token of a chief, despite his extreme youth. ‘There he stood, with folded arms, haughty brow, an curling, scornful lips before the two settlers. _ “Little Arrow!” exclaimed Allan with a pleasant thrill in, is voice. “I welcome you, my red brother!” The boy chief’s manner relaxed a trifle, and she shot a ased glance at Allan. : pos Arrow he glad to see white brother. pper’s words, are straight. Leaves are ypon the trees, rs are in the sky, but they are not more than the Black- t coming to fight the spaleface. Little Arrow speaks.” Allan bowed slowly in Acquiescence. ___-“Then we are sure of the help of your people, the Assini- _ boines?” he asked. ; The boy chief made a dramatic gesture. ntil the water dries up in the big river, ‘until Gitche be ceases to speak with his big voice in the sky, the siniboine will fight the Blackfeet.” id been sworn foes. Both Allan and Beaver Bill, therefore understood the ung chief’s. words. ‘The Assiniboines, however, were few umber in this locality, yet the white settlers were al- ways able to count them in as allies. ittle ‘Arrow go back to his people,” said the young chief. ring them to fort. Here they die with palefaces. | Thunder will come within three ‘days and three nights. e ready.” “Rut won't you come to the fort first?” asked Allan. But the Indian had waved his hand in adieu, and. plung- _to the bushes, was gone from sight. “True and the’ trapper gazed at each other. u can see that what I tell you is true, lad,” said the odsman, bluntly. “Thar’s going to be a big ruction in ighborhood, and not far off, either. Ugh! 1 dread lan’s face paled,” but his manner was resolute. His gripped the stock of his rifle tightly, and he said: rt and see ey father at once.” with ye!” an* pi 1 is pelts from the cande, after does ti on the ature: He laid the beaver pelts down, and k hold of the gunwale of the canoe to draw it into a ick bunch of reeds, which would be a hee hiding-place. _. as he did so he saw that which nigh paralyzed his for the moment. The most poisonous reptile lying San of din could not ‘have eter ‘him such a — had lan could}. "an, ane Secs sae was on the ‘bank’ atest ‘but he rae fit aan Ttinsyt ie i The lad’s it tis ditto 5) eon alone heb question an Alife or ene sonia have The white}: From ages immemorial the Assiniboine and the Blackfoot | must make preparations for A storm. Let us go to A second report rang out. Beaver Bill’s aim was deadly. The Blackfoot dropped in a heap. Down the bank sprang the trapper and dexterously lifted the savage’s scalp. “Hyar’s number one!” he eried, holding the ghastly trophy aloft. “Thar’s more tew foller on. By gunstacks, lad, this chap is one of ther big medicine chiefs of ther tribe! Boas close call fer yew!” ig “You're right, Bill,” agreed Allan, who had examined his hip to see that the wound was but a seratch. But before further comment could be made by either, from | the distant depths of the forest there came thrilling sounds. The crack of rifles and the wild whoop of Indians was plainly heard. ‘Each looked at the other. “What did I tell ye!” cried the trapper, excitedly. “That’s some of our people in trouble, as sure as ye live. Come, lad, let’s see what’s up.” Allan needed no second bidding. He nike up his rifle and followed Beaver Bill into the forest. ¢ CHAPTER II. BOY PARDS, It was easy for Beaver Bill and young Allan True to follow the sounds of the distant conflict. They were not far dis- tant, and the trained hearing of each taught them that not many were engaged in strife. Beaver Bill had mentally concluded that some three or four of the settlers, returning from a hunt, had been set upon by | a band of Indians in ambush. On they pressed through the undergrowth. The trapper skilfully loeated the position of the opposing parties, even at that distance, and a few minutes later a thrilling seene was. brought to view. Me 4 Behind trees three white men were holding at citys a score of the wily Blackfeet. roe A desultory bush fight was in’ progress. ; Beaver Bill gave a sKout, and the three ambushed men | gave a cheer ‘his had a demoralizing effect upon the savages, They evidently conceived the idea that reinforcements had arrived, and not knowing the number, caution, the predomi-~ nant trait of the Indian nature, had caused them to abandon ~ ‘the fight. ane In three ‘minutes the battle was over, the savages having vanished deeper into the forest. Beaver Bill and Allan stood face to face with the three men _ whom they had thus rescued from what. might have been the death of perhaps all. ? ’ All three were dressed in buckskin, one ‘eu, and strong framed, with a heavy beard, the second short and stout wit a smooth face, and the third a youth of Allan’s Bien of his build. he tall man with the beard - threw down his rifle, and Fxg, shy age and tristing forth his right hand cried in a hearty voice: “Waal, I swow! if it ain’t Beaver Bill Hedges. glad ter’ see yew, pard!”? “iit Carson, as I’m a livin’ sinner!” ented Beaver Bill, with r beck Eeaepett of. joy. “What has brought yew inter ‘ther: for’ we The Sistinguished prabper, scout and painanine. Kit feta ns son, it ‘was who stood before the wondering gaze of Beaver — Bill and Allan True. All over the United States his ia i was a household word, i Allan, who had never seen the famous Indian fighter be- — ’ | fore, gazed upon him with something akin to awe. Me ntally ait |the lad admitted to himself that he had never seen a finer — | built, more sinewy and splendid specimen of muscular man-— hood 4 his life. ‘The youth’s \admiration was este arouse Introductions were in order. ie man and 1 youth eat i I’m du med at-boats. d having aise so near { ie Carson and Harry, hi

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BOY ——————— eee — “He has indeed!” replied Allan. glad to welcome newcomers!” ~ “is it true, then, Bill, that the Blackfeet are on the ram- page again?” asked Kit ‘Car: son. “= -"Yew:.bet they are,” replied the trapper. Black Thunder, is a-makin’ things howl. If ever I kin draw a bead on ther varmint, I reckon he'll make all his howlin’ other side of Jordan. Kit, I’m dog-dashed glad tew hev yew up hyar fer a while. Thar’s a big buffalo hunt on fer ter- morrer, an’ we must be counted in fer it. There’s likely tew be hot times with ther reds hyarabouts.” ‘Kit Carson smiled at his confrere’s earnestness. “Then you think | eerL find plenty of fun up in these yer! parts, do ye, pard?” “T’ll bet yew will, Kit.” ¥ jeale » a ! “By all means stay, Mr. Carson,” said David Mains. “You'll! i _ want to see our people settled down and partake of our hos- +» pitality at least before you return.” , “Rest easy, friends,” said Kit, with a laugh. or m goin’ to} roost a while with ye in the mighty Nor’west, an’, Bill, I kin tell yew that I’m counted in on ther buffalo hunt. Now, let’s £0 on up tew ther fort an’ see ther kernel.” ~~ This settled the matter at once. The three men went on ahead with long, loping strides, chatting the while, * Harry Mains and pay True followed on behind, com- pletely engrossed with eac other. - _ The two lads had almost instantly formed a deep liking _ for each other. The section in Kentucky from which Harry had come had once been the dark and bloody ground where Boone and Wetzler fought the Shawnees. But civilization had claimed that territory forever, and the wild Northwest now presented to adventurous Harry Mains - just the field for adventure his spirit craved. _ “It required but a brief while for the two lads to learn that _ their tastes were inimical, and the foundation ofa deep and lasting friendship was at once form Bright pd happy was the ‘conversation of the two lads. My out like it up here first rate, Harry,” said Allan, ; warmly. e’ll have lots of good times together. take in that buffalo hunt to-morrow.” “Oh, that'll be jolly!” cried Harry, with sparkling. eyes. De you know, Allan, I’ve taken a great liking to you?” BG isa mutual thing,” replied Allan. “And as you and I are the only two young fellows of an age at the fort, why can ft We not be pards?” “Do you mean it?” bs “T do!” Th hey gripped hen de, is settled. From this on we are pards, whether at in the chase, or fighting the Indians!” es.” : e boy pards, as we may gated call them, continued in this strain until the fort was reached, Har old the story of the lowe and perilous trip up the d spoke kindly and affectionately of his mother, = now with the ‘party on the flatboats. Gi ‘ss We must int as a place of settlement... - Quite a sensation was created in the little border Settle ee a of the advance, guard of the new colon- peeue- with awe by most of the fron- rho were convers ant with his fame. Colonel ie man of Pelehed manners and military comed them to the forts | long and interestedly with Mr. Mains and Kit 2 f the future of © ‘ont Point. 2 ei ‘that his seneouing that it in great num eee are to tr eed, at this, bi 1 arkt to: head | h “My father will be woes “Pheir chief, | jand thoughts of lightness. stened with interest to Allan’s eulogistic praise of Z PARDS. Kit Carson siniled grimly. my “{ am going ter abide a while here with yer, colonel!” ey 4 said. “I think mebbe we kin teach ther varmints a bit of a 7 lesson afore we git through!” The colonel expressed his delight, and offered to put Kit in pipe of the fort. But the famous backwoodsman de- cline : The neweomers were shown about the town. In most re- | spects it did not greatly differ from the ordinary frontier sete i tlement. But a number of the Assiniboines driven before the vietorit A, ous Blackfeet had come in and pitched their teepees in the — outskirts of the town. They were disposed to-be honest and — 7 , friendly, and were considered as faithful allies. oN ,, it was near the close of day, and the smell of venison be- “he ing prepared for the evening meal came tantalizingly to the 2S nostrils of the party. ee “You shall all dine with me!” said Colonel True. To-mor- row we have a buffalo hunt in which you must participate.” “But it will be safe ter leave ther fort fer the hunt?” asked Kit Carson. “Only a dozen or more of us.are going on the hunt,” re- — plied the colonel. “There will be enough to defend the set- 5 tlement!” : Thé colonel’s cozy little home was invaded. Mrs. True, fine, matronly lady, received the visitors. Allan and Harr werealready there, = Myrtle True and little Alice were introduced to Harry, ai the rare beauty and gentleness of manner ef Myrtle mac ‘an impression upon the boyish soul of young Mains. “Never in his life, he secretly thought, had he met! one | the opposite sex so charming and whom he liked so well. And Myrtle, on the other hand, was instinctively attracted toward the tall, handsome young "woodsman. In her eyes instantly became the ideal of all that was noble and_ true. e It needed not the tell-tale blush upon her cheeks ; Harry of the fact that she liked him. ~ ‘ The evening meal at Colonel True’s was most enjoyabl Kit Carson) though in the woods 2 rough man, was in.¢ pany most p@lite and entertaining. Time passed most e joyably until’ the meal was half done. ‘Then an incident occurred:to at once dispel all happine An old Assiniboine chief, B Dog, suddenly appeared in the doorway. “White man go quick!” he cried in his hohe Eng ea “Heap Blackfeet down ribber, fight paleface, break canor e kill quiek.” : In an instant all were upon their feet. The recbre) é quickly substantiated that the Blackfeet had attacked party of hunters a shoyt distance down the river,’and h them hemmed in on al] sides, were likely to annihilat In a few moments a party of relief was. organized. Bill and Kit Carson were at the head of them. “By bufflers, let’s give the” sarpints a right good. lesson * time!” cried Beaver, excitedly. “They're drawing thei li closer every day, and we need ter give ’em a yed hot lesso _ This sentiment was responded to “with cheers., " Only a score of the fighting men were allowed to go. “Colo hy /\nel True and the others re me Rai at home to guard the fo against attack. But folly a hundred of the. ssini oines came ‘out in. wa paint and joined the settlers: ie ade quite a As was usual in such cases, the women and childr called inte the fort’ to pass the night... eeincea had down thiek and impenetrable. * What of the boy pards? ; Were they content to remain behind as defen ers fort? Not they! .It-was too. good an opportunity. al for them to have a pit of daring adventure. In the very van of the relief party were the two turous youths, Into the forest they boldly plunged. - And before a mile had been covered the distant: ‘he conflict were plainly hea 7 On pushed the relief party, ‘unti] a sudden plazi ng fire Aoaped from the woods in ei ue them: i i CH AP" TER. um on a ea the purpose of the wily sat They had become apprised of the app Ra a woods

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BOY PARDS. ‘Along the ground through the underbrush with race-horse speed it ran. A powerful night wind was sweeping it straight down | upon the relief party. In a moment their position was ren- ' dered one of most awful peril. | The flames mounted seemingly to the zenith. ' to pass through them was madness. "was to yield the field to the red foe. . - What was to be done? There was no doubt but at every moment the savages were! drawing closer lines about the beleagured paleface hunters, ' who were holding: off till the last and waiting and hoping for the relief. i ‘Cheese fail to adequately describe the eniaHon in its en- ire ys But in this dire extremity there suddenly rose above the ‘roar of the flames the elarion voice of Kit Carson. “Boys, strike this. way! By thunder, we'll fool ’em yet! Follow me, every mother’s son of ye!” ._ With a ‘cheer, the relief party surged in that direction. This was str aight toward the river. Here there was a strip _ of land one hundred yards in width which was clear. But here the savages had entrenched themselves behind ome fallen trees and rocks, and as the party appeared, opened fire upon them. One moment the relief party wavered. A few of the Assiniboines had fallen. ‘Two of the settlers To attempt To retreat before them So o. were wounded, Cc J: eagle eye Saw the exigency, and nS daring spirit aay “Charge ther yarmints!” he yelled. Foremost of them all, the brave plainsman led the relief party across that open space. The Blackfeet, terrified at the 1 wight 'so daring, and fearful of a close encounter, broke ind fled. eo It was a fatal move for them. After them, in wild haste, ee the avenging Assiniboines. Tomahawks and scalping a tie were freely used upon the Blackfeet foe. ‘he beleaguered hunters had been six in number. . survived, but these had long held the foe at bay from - position pehind a circle of piled up boulders. The battle vas over and the vietory declared for the settlers. . i! ‘Th march back to the fort was both a triumphant and a ir of the settlers had fallen. beneath the Blackfeet’s aim left sorrowing families behind. They were buried in the y morning just under. the shadow of the fort, and there lenty of sy pathy and cheer for the bereaved ones. there was eae yeason for triumphant feelings on ac- he result of the battle. ( ypend ‘upon it thet. ther icarmints won't inane uch fer some time ter come!” declared Kit e “Tell make ’ ei smart fer shied you ais aan we can go. ete the “puifalo Sant swith’ ee said 6 Colo ie, joyfully; “that j js the best of news. We should by night several hundred good hams ‘for curing. ‘th rica of provisions we gan stand the winter well.” | vd rdingly, with the first dawn of day afrangements were ig buffalo hunt. # e sen ev ywhere through the woody aus over and with the cheering intelligence that d yeyon the upper river. i n ght the news that the ‘Black- ing th forces. ae a concerted attempt to ettlement forever ‘from the face\ of the earth. ome fox several days,” said Colonel True. ¢ eave the horizon: when a score, rode out of the fort yard. The light of the flames made all as day. Kit| of the brutes. - Suddenly, as they topped a little roll in the prairie, Allan True pulled up his horse and shouted: “yhere they are!” Away in the distance was visible a dark, moving body. 4 Experienced eyes would at once recognize the buffalo. ts Signs were made to the others of the party, and then the drive was begun. First, half of the party went on a circuitous route to come up behind the buffalo and start them. It was designed to drive them toward a timber belt five miles away, and there corral them, and in the melee shoot as many as possible. The scheme worked well. i The sight of the mighty body of buffalo thundering down across the plain was truly a grand one. The boy pards sat upon their horses with flushed faces. * Suddenly there was a split, and a hundred or more of the ; buffalo came thundering by the party. : “After them, pards!” cried Kit Carson. This was) enough. “Come on, Harry!” “All right, Allan.” After the hunted animals went the hunters. were close upon their heels, Crack! 2 Kit Carson’s rifle spoke; and one of the herd fell. Mr. - Mains brought down another. Harry fired and dropped one Now they But Allan’s horse became unmanageable and dashed right among the herd. In a moment his awful danger of being unhorsed and trampled to death was seen by the others. Beg He was right in the midst of the maddened herd. Now a — big buffalo bull surged against his horse and sent the iad. plunging into the air. Kit Carson on one side and Mr. Mains on the other were riding furiously to try and split the herd and save the im periled boy. Mr. Mains shielded his mouth with his le hand and shouted: is “Keep steady, lad! We will try and split them!” 9) | Kit Carson in another moment had broken the line. But at that moment Allan’s horse fell. For a moment a | shudder- ing ery went up, and the boy was seen rolling in the dust. feu. the herd was past, and he was seen’ scrambling to. his eet He was bruised and eked but not badly heist om Carson caught his horse and brought it back Houle tas _Allan mounted and sat for a. moment in an effort to catch his breath. Kit was anxiously questioning him. The ‘othe oe eo on. Not ‘fifty feet distant lay the eareass of ak uffalo. | ie “Are yé sure ye ain’t adly hurt, lad ? asked iia ‘trapper, ‘ anxiously. “I fear ye’ve broken some bones. Yr Bae! “Pm all right, thank you,” replied Allan, “1 ought to hav known better than to have let Firefly get away with me,” The two sat upon their horses watching the scene for moment. It was a thrilling sight. \ “Everywhere the buffaloes were making a ma race, - ‘and — everywhere the hunters were relentlessly pursuing them. Dozens were shot, and’ the outlook was fine for a. big supply of the buffalo ‘meat, ‘gh “Ther hunt is a big success, lad!” cried Kit, tes reckon iv ‘ be a big haul.” ’ But Allan’s blood was once more er and’ he ia’ : to be off with the other hunters he ee a oe | ject ‘on the plain caught his TEN heavens, what is tha se ence tor he fun were the elses aie! #08 plain. HETELis ia messenger fro : Kit Carson gave an ‘exclamation of si abies and of Ae - ie a foam-fiecked horse, sp my ht up to the two watchers h plunge fell exhausted. od era PAGROR hi ee Od ted f to the fort, every. on f ve ‘gasped. Kit Carson, “hey the again 277") + Nath ns to eat ; ‘tell Us. what is the matte

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BOY PARDS. Alice. Keep up, lad, for we'll rescue her or die in ther ‘ecl cue. Armed men were upon hand, and a plan of action: was. ¥ ‘@ tempt.” quickly determined upon. -.. ‘Avhoarse, awful cry broke from Allan’s pallid lips—a cry] In the midst of the excitement the tall form of Kit Caxson of horvoy ‘and despair, passed through the crowd. He doffed his coonskin cap and walking up to Mrs. True, took her hand in his. : “Madam,” he said, respeetfully and earnestly, “I ain’t much Y CHAPTER IV. of a speechifier, nor of a ladies’ man, an’ if ye'll excuse n ; roughness I mought say that I am sorry for you; very sor ON’ THE TRAIL. I am, an’ by the hookies, if there’s such a thing possible on : earth, I’ll fetch yer leetle gal back to ye safe an’ well. Don’t _. The awful declaration of the courier from the fort that his| have any fears on that score.” little sister, Alice, had been stélen away by the Blackfeet, “I thank you, sir,” replied the weeping woman. “I am as- for a moment caused Allan True to nigh yield to suffocation, | sured of your sincerity.” ie “Bear up, boy!” eried Kit Carson, springing to his side} “Well, Kit,” said David Mains, a short while later, “w “ - and supporting him. “It’s hard, but by ther great beavers | course are you going to take? we'll raise heaven and earth ter save ther léetle one.’ “I’ve made it up, all right,” replied the old trapper, rea “Call father!” said Allan, huskily.. “Where is Harry? We/ily; “that lad yonder,” indicating Allan, “and myself are go * must go back at once. No more hunting. How did it happen, ter go by ther river in a canoe. We'll meet the rest of ye ut _ Digby?” the forks, six miles below yer.” The settler had doffed hig coonskin cap, and said: So it was decided. Allan was only too well pleased ta, . “We didn’t reckon on a Blackfoot being within ten miles.| with Kit. The others were to take the trail through ee Waal, thar children war all playin’ thar, my girl with ther woods on foot. rest, when out of ther reeds jumps a Blackfoot, grabs up yer| . In this manner it was hoped to intercept the savage ab j little sister Alice, leaps inter a canoe, and pulls across ther} ductor at the forks of the river six miles below. At thi river. Ther last seen of: ther cuss he war: strikin’ inter ther| point Kit Carson and Allan were to meet the rest of sh) ~~ woods, with little Alice faintin’ in his arms.” party. , “Qh, my heavens!” cried Allan, wildly. » “We must be to the| The searching party under the leadership of Colonel 'Tru _ rescue. Call to my father, Har ry.” crossed the river. Harry Mains remained at home with | Up to the spot rode Colonel ‘True at that moment. brave band to defend the fort in case of an attack, Kit ~The rest of the party were quickly on hand. The awful Allan entered the canoe and drifted down the river past tidings caused all thought of pursuing the buffalo hunt fur- | fort. ther to be abandoned. But the day was fast drawing to a close. The sun had Colonel True was nearly, prostrated with the awful news. passed beyond the western horizon, and the shadows wi t With white, set face and stern voice he said: fast deepening over river and forest and hill and _plai “{ want twenty brave men to go with me to the rescue of} “Well, lad,” said Kit Carson, as the light canoe was s omy child.” driven along, “T yeckon thar’s sharp work ahead te “All that are here will go!” eeea Kt Cations ak But if ye keep a steady hand an’ stick close by me, an’ “Ay, that we will!” shouted the brave backwpodsmen, do anything rash I reckon we'll be all right. ’ heerily. : “T shall follow your directions very closely, wet sald." “The enue parent’s face brightened. lan, sincerely. A couple of brave men remained to take care of the buf- See ye’ve had a bit of experience on the trail zi gee meat, which could not very atl be left to spoil upon the now? : ae ‘ - plain. Then the others, with Colonel True at their head, rode| {Yes, sir, I have. way’ furiously for the fort. Waal, I'll risk ye, then.” The boy pards, Harry and Allan, rode side by side. Harvy | Nothing more was said for a time. The shadow spoke a few words of a comforting sort to Allan. _ cad settled down quickly now. . “We will never give up until we have rescued Alice,” said) | Overhead the ‘stars were gleaming brightly im nay, , firmly. “And, heaven helping us, we will succeed, ether. As the canoe glided on like a feather over th current Kit at times studied the firmament above. — «The canoe now reached a ee of the river where thi fool was swift and where it ot pte necesss dle, but simply to hold the te ; i The old trapper gazed upward for some moment then ina rum’ mating way, said: “It’s powerful queer about all them little stare) l They 3 say as ‘how they’re worlds just like this one. it mt ‘make a man feel a Disignisloance poot pete af the brutes do her no harm I think there is a chance,” ‘said Allan, hopefuily. _ “TV. hardly think they will. ‘Thei ey game, no doubt, is to a bie her away and count upon working upon your father’s feelings to such an extent that he will give a large ransom | her return” only ask for stre eer,” said Al ie a the ae ate estas pai faster ea the in white ridges rolled from the anks of the lopin; horses. Truly fie was a hard ride. f pain ‘| _ But now the edge of the plain was reached. They were in me ee cr eb ‘Svee sapere was) strained. | path to get to the. fort and give. bie la be ae joes, indeed, ” agreed Allan. “We are ‘but | this big space.” “Kerrect, Jad! T’'ve done a pomental heap “of th ‘net thing, an’ I kain’t make it out at all. 1 reck kon as cn eh eas been tew skule an’ know a thing or two. Kin you tell ‘ - where ell ‘thar, air people like us up in them thar stars? Mie = : ‘| “That is not known,” replied Allan. “Som tried to establish the fact that there are in e moon, but others claim that: there is no on ere (0 keep them alive.” - The trapper shook his head slowly. “Tig my qaauber ne a fie of stuff fer pec h 4 feet was an an | more I wonder\w y ther mist vhty i Ne powerful raha SE enone ern ‘us all. Waal, now, jes’ think ia man who has grit ter stand up an’ cuss God, 1 He dot “Myrtle he’s doin’. ae ‘then, thar’s the fervold Kit te ment iatah: ee the settee an was aS only a, short gallop, to

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oa was the old trapper to act though. Up he sprang, and ae Crack! ; __ His own rifle spoke spitefully. His keen eyes had followed the fiash of the foe’s rifle instantly and the aim was deadly. _ There was a wild, despairing ‘yell, and a dark body came ee tumbling down the bank and fell with a splash into the water. “You caught him!” exclaimed Allan in a whisper. “Are there others there?” _ “T’s durned hard tew tell, lad,” declared the old scout. “We better vamoose, I’m thinkin’. Let me have ther paddle.” _ Dropping his rifle, Kit. seized the paddle. With quick stroke he sent the canoe across the river and into the shadows of the opposite bank. : Along the shore the canoe glided. A fallen tree hung over ‘the water. Under the thick branches the canoe glided, and ere it remained, the two occupants keeping it in place by holding) on to the branches. : ( - The move had not been made any too soon. _ ‘The consequences which would have overtaken them had _ they kept on down the stream were now made plain. For a light flashed for a moment against the opposite bank * ee x id just below. _ Then shadowy forms were seen. ‘Allan breathlessly noted this. “Tnjuns, by thunder, an’ a hull gang of them!” muttered t Carson. “I reckon we’ye a bad showing, my lad. It’s ne ce us that we got out of ther clear space in ther river ime. f “You are right,” agreed Allan. “But is not our position _ dangerous here ?? » *?Tain’t nuthin’ else. But I don’t see what we kin do bet- ter than ter stay yer, If they try to root us out we must fight, thet’s all.” } “Tam ready!” said Allan, as he placed fresh caps on the pple of his rifle. : pS 7 4 ’ 7] ‘ SWagh! wouldn’t I just have liked to give them critters 4 ‘ oup f shots!” he muttered. “But it would hev been fool- Ea sal fer they would hev located us at once.” Allan; “It would have been a fatal move for ok out fer mischief,” ayerred the old trapper. *% - they have gone.” a a. Reins n’t ye be too sure!” chuckled the scout. “Wait a bit. ther pizen sarpints are ther quietest then is ther time fear them most.” Ridi, Weta . _ Stillness most intense was upon the forest now. The great its sluggish course made little ripple or sound. — ceasionally through the forest there came the shrill note ynightbird, or the distant howl of a coyote. : ia xiously the -two white\ trailers under the fallen tree ted developments. They were not long in coming. © iddenly Kit clutched Allan’s arm. Wircrees Sa ean he whispered. “What did I tell ye?” 0 Be und, black objects seemed bobbing up and down ace of the river and nearing the fallen tree. 7 t { ; Y } a , j a. ree tha the |age’s companions on the shore had not dreamed of such a - |we’re in a bad scrape, lad. ‘ Hold on tight.” BOY PARDS. And so indeed it seemed. Nearer every moment they drew. The two watchers began to grow nervous, cm Kit Carson drew a deep breath. He leaned over the gun- ale of the canoe and whispered hoarsely: “Hold on tew the branches, boyee. Keep the canoe stiddy.” Allan with tingling veins complied. The moments passed, The gentle splash of the swimmers could now be heard as_ they momentarily drew nearer. ‘ a The old scout’s right hand gripped the handle of his hunt- . ing knife. Now one of the savages reached the shore and - crawled out upon the sands. i Another followed. Silenth , like shadows, they gathered there. Then the critical moment which Kit Carson had feared came. ' : olay ~ One of the swimming Indians had probably conceived the possibility of the fugitives being in hiding under the branches of the fallen tree. He swam cautiously up to it and thrust his ugly visage through the foliage, The darkness under the tree wasifor a moment too great. _ When the Blackfoot’s vision did clear sufficiently for him to see objects there it was too late. j ott ie For a long arm was: thrust forward, sinewy fingers — clutched the savage’s throat, and his head went under water. There it stayed until the deadly knife twice went to the — hilt in his back in the region over the heart. Held under. — water as he was the doomed savage could not struggle. ores He was obliged to succumb, and the waters reddened with the life current presently, swirling carried the body down eneath the surface. ay iki All had been done so quick IS w ly and ‘so silently that the sav- = thing. ; V A Eat Allan drew a deep breath and hung on resolutely to the — branches, f pass But the savages neve foes. 2 ea v It was suddenly evident that they missed one of their — They appeared to scrutinize the face of the river, . and several nightbird screams were given as a signal. ye In that moment Kit Carson knew that the ji Their hiding place was sure to be discovered. °_ fa |. The savage swam quickly toward the foliage. His com> panions watched him. Just as he reached the tree he gave — the guttural call of the frog. Then his dusky visage was — thrust through the foliage, - ree Sah. - % Unlucky: redskin! oe fingers clutched his cwindpipe. Se poe was a silent splash as he vanished beneath the sur- ace. " ‘ ie; Wy Then once more the Mirrent was reddened with blood, and’) |the undertow took down another corpse. Kit drew a’deep _ eatin The perspiration was rolling in great streams from is brow. ; é : Sh Sree! 1 Je * Th N richo!” he, whispered to Allan. © “I’m - Dey mighty afeerd ; £7 So Allan said nothing, but he realized fully what this meant, hie ‘y Life hung in the balance, and he was not slow to grasp the |exigency. Yet did not lose cpurage. eu i He tood like statues. e ota * red - The other eo s i on the bank above. - Presently one of them imitated the note of a sereech owl, But no reply was accorded him. ; OS kee Then there were guttural exclamations.” The savages sus- pected something wrong, and were advaneing toward the fal- en tree. . ‘ ) div y “k action must be made. Hes

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ae | But Kit Carson was as swift and wily as a fox, and led his enemies a long and hard chase through the wilds. » he succeeded, as he believed, in giving them the’ slip alto- ~ gether. But he was deep in the heart of the forest. However, it Was the same forest through which it was believed that little Alice’s abductor had taken his way. So it occurred to Kit that possibly he might run across the “wretch, or at least strike his trail. ‘He finally came into a well’ beaten deer path, which he followed for a long way. Several hours passed. ¥ q a eh suddenly the trapper became conscious of a thrilling fact. Es He was being followed. ‘ this. The ordinar y man would never have suspected the fact, nae the trained senses of the scout detected: it. “That is queer,” he muttered. “Wagh! I’ give that red his last medicine. He’d oughter hey better sense.” _ ® With a chuckle, Kitssuddenly dropped flat behind a tree. - ‘waiting was rewarded by a verification of his belief. 3 ‘He felt some one near him. He drew his knife and held | *s = blade. between his teeth. He waited with all due patience /row. But whar is the lettle gal? _ some: while longer. ‘Then suddenly there was a swift, rushing sound, and aj were lost in the bushes. -sinewy body was upon him. Had he been unsteady, that| their ears. -moment would have been the scout’s last. BOY PARDS. | it was a peculiar kind of an instinct which taught him) There he lay for several minutes like a log. Suddenly his | soil. “Wait!” he said, briefly. “He no do us harm. He dead ‘ Finally | {njun!” Pale | “Dead!” gasped Kit, in astonishment, Rite “Yes, me show you!” f Little Arrow bounded forward and» pushed against the — Blackfoot’s shoulder. His words were proven true. s t was a corpse leaning against the stump. It rolled over, { and then Kit saw the tell-tale bullet wound in his temple. — “Jupiter an’ little fishes!” he gasped. “Sculp me fer a — painter if he ain’ really a dead Injun! I’d sure hev wasted — a bullet on him in another minnit.” Litt le Arrow had bent down and was scrutinizing the dead ‘ savage’s face. i “Well, boyee,” exclaimed Kit, “what's the matter?” et The bey chief made a curious sign. Bb “Paleface listen,” he said. “Injun am de berry one anes steal little white girl.” 2 “What!” roared Kit. 4 3 “See!” The Indian youth pointed.to some footprints in the soft Kit Carson was given an electric thrill. ys They were child’s footprints. “Great heavens!” he gasped. ‘Ve’ re dead right, | Little Ar. ¥ The eyes of each followed the tiny footprints to where they Then a ergaeg sound reached y Tt was a distant, peculiar, wild shriek. It. went in tremolo But just in that flash of time he saw the uplifted arm and | notes, quivering, quavering through the treetops, The Indian : e gleaming tomahawk. Then he caught the foe’s wrist in| youth gave a quick spring forward. ty iron grasp, and was instantly in the other’s embrace. That would certainly have been the savage’s death knell d it not been for the war-whoop which pealed from his. Ips. That whoop was the saving of his life.” Kit Carson in- 8 tly relaxed his grip and hurled his antagonist from him, Ss uting: w ‘Assiniboines-friend of. the aleface!” te) t. We eae ‘orgivs Paine, up no know.” oe all right, Injun!” cried the white trapper, heartily., nly that yell saved your life. Why, upon my word, if it | ther. boy ‘chief, Little Arrow!” “Ph The gerat white hunter!” gasped 'the Tata lad. “Me " en no kill!you. You no kill me. We friends.” \— As course!” roared Kit Carson, “What did you think I ae: trail, Blackfoot, me_ think. Trail must hab cross. Look for Injun what steals white girl. See?” “I see,” cried Kit. “Well, my boy, I’m on ther same hooks. reckon we kin work cae Yew say. that yew have got the pies of that red that little Alice?” — ay that, saan roe va rmed the boy chief. “Little Ar- Never lie!” | ; ve eee ” said the stepper, Swell, we ‘gpl tee: no . Let’s keep right on.” aleface forget. No keep ‘tial in date, Neber see it. 1 daylight.” f 3 thas what yew war doing? ” He > S + did snot relish the ida He knew that Little eant to sleep | on the trail, that night and follow F sho ib)” declared the trapper. “We go right that gal; hear me? We'll : . . Lhar’s party in BEES woods here} » I reckon.” Es ttle Arrow nodded have gone on, r mind oo lacktoot, ls ee ab out t thay tt,” -tteap big eer ‘oy nen CHAPTER VI. FOUND AT DAST. In a very short. time he was well naeazed “that the coas' was clear, and that it would, be safe for him to emerge fy his concealment. hee There was apparently. not an Indian in the -neighborh and so, after a few minutes of careful thought, Allan go of the branches and the canoe drifted out into the ‘str For a few minutes the canoe swirled along in the s current, while Allan sat erect, with every nerve t upon the qui vive. Upon the opposite Hawt: once He fandied he: saw forms ing. But a closer scrutiny betrayed these. as antelopes | down to water. -He remembered the directions given him by ‘the itr : Kit Carson, to proceed down the river alone to the back and meet the others there. So seizing the paddle Allan sént’ the eanoe. along r Down the current the light craft swiftly sped. The you trailer > was careful to keep in the shadows, a at in th ; ae miles were past.) ap ' Something like an hour passed. Allan reckoned that he was not far from the. sk ow he suddenly received a startling surprise. . “In. the distance through the dark forest he cau f a star light. It glimmered brightly, ane san escape ed the young’ ‘hunter’s” lips. He campfire!” : Allan was p it of stantly the thought occurred to him that this merit ‘camp of the abductor of little Alice. " Allan was thrilled beyond description and. sat for ; a) in the canoe undecided how to act. ‘ at rnoment he felt*the need of navie that Kit was yet with him. man, Allar a ? he: ‘muttered finally. “Be a nr , pursue, and | ; one course. for you to leaning of that blaze.’ ‘ thes resolution that fu > aa ran his

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_ tended, yet he felt sure that he could manage to approach the eamp without warning its occupants, Carefully he crept forward through the underbrush. Nearer _ he drew through the forest to the light. ivery moment it drew nearer and more distinct. _ Then the blaze was plainly distinguished, and he saw be- yond doubt that it was a campfire. _ Allan wondered not a little why any one save Blackfeet - should have made camp and retired to rest, allowing the laze to remain. It seemed really like an invitation to a foe to came to the attack. Nearer every moment the young hunter crept. | He was as noiseless and lithe as a shadow. Part. of the way he traversed like a snake on his belly, a trick he had learned from that peerless strategist—Little Arrow? of the ssiniboines. In this manner he managed to draw very near the camp. ‘Soon he had reached a position from which he could com- and a good view of it. And now he came in for an astound- g surprise, ; ‘The camp was deserted. _ Flames played about several logs of wood, but there was ~ not a human being in sight. The young hunter ° was dum- founded. ; this state of mind he came near making a fatal mis- He was half tempted to arise and walk bodily up he fire. This would have been his death warrant. What restrained him was the peculiar cry of a nightbird, ch seemed to spring from a thicket just in front of him. - outlined against the firelight of that thicket he saw tufted head of a savage. an instant Allan saw through the game, and wondered hy e had been so dull as not to see it before. M ‘campfire was simply a decoy to lure the unsuspecting mee to his doom. The undergrouth about was alive with ans. y ‘he sensations of the young hunter may better be imagined an deseribed as this dawned upon him. He ‘realized in the awful danger of his present position. ‘He had crept somewhat curiously, unseen by the lurking edskins, right into their very midst. Indeed, he hardly dared e for fear of encountering one. ; o remain where he was would be fatal. me move for him, dangerous as it might seem, and was to get out of the vicinity as quickly as possible. ght spring to his feet and make a dash. But this be necessary if he could retrace his Besps as he } ‘proceeded’ to do. — iously he turned about and began noiselessly i worm through the undergrowth. _ a dozen yards he had splendid success, ‘Then suddenly - forth a hand he put it upon the. moccasined foot ite savage. 1 a the foot was withdrawn and a ‘guttural exclama- lowed. A dark form was over Allan, and he acted. new that the first bloy ah eign as a flas he raised his. rifle and pulled id rthly dehth: yell. “In an forest. \ _ like a frightened deer hear the “foe in pursuit, J eae wi ater, he Pes ner: into” ‘it and pushed > the’ st. er Phe paddled in ‘the shadows. : ere ag in es futile search. "Then BOY PARDS. ‘on the shore as well as Kit Carson and Little «The latter knew the call well and, instantly upon Hediaai | gave a spring forward and was off in that direction. flinging his rifle into the faces of his foes turned a back {handspring and went into the dugout. was the best, and he determined 4 effect. The little face was aglow 1.ith an expression of joy -in- tense, the child’s eyes were dancing, and the little arms were outstretched as she cried: “Oh, Allan, you come to take me home to mamma. Oh, I am so glad! The bad Indian is dead, and I ran away from him. Oh, I am so glad!” “Glad!” screamed Allan, leaping ashore, and catching his | sister up in his arms. “If you are glad, what am 1? Heaven be thanked, you are in my arms once more, little sister.” ; That was a joyful meeting. In an incoherent, childish way Alice told of her adventures. Allaniwas a little punelees when she told of her Indian captor being shot, “Who shot him, Puss?” he asked. “Didn’t the man who shot him turn up?” “T didn’t see any man with a gun,” replied the child. “He just fell right down and saidi ‘He shot!’ Then he died, and I ran away.” “How far from here is that spot?” asked Allan. vi lice pointed through the woods, but just at this moment Allan remembered that they were in a dangerous position.” — If seen by the savages coming up the river bad results would be sure to accrue, Accordingly, he hastened to draw. his canoe up into some reeds. No sooner had he done this, when suddenly from the forest along the river bank a score of Blackfeet appeared. They closed in upon the young hunter. For a moment he was appalled... Then, at a point further down, he saw a score of white men appear. ‘They were the rescue party from the fort. Allan brought his rifle to his shoulder, prepared to resist — to the last, and, opening his mouth, let out a wild, i a ak shriek to draw the attention of his. friends. But the next moment the Blackfeet were upon him, yi .! \ GHAPTER VIL. an ATTACK ON ‘THE FORT. Allan’s cry reached the ear of the Reety t ee searchers 2 : Arrow. The fort party on the shore came charging down as fast in as they could. Little Alice, with better sense than would _ ‘| have been credited to a little child, had, retreated to the canis ‘oy and crept into it, The Blackfeet would have anaile cadet work of: Anak ik d for: the youth’s dexterity. He fired point blank’ and then With the force the light craft, shot fifty feet out into the eam own, Puss!” he eried to ice “Keep low, or they will hit us.” nd othe ‘Tomahawl er missiles came ina shower all about ae the canoe, but Tacky the occupants were unharmed. n at that moment the band of rescuers from the cas the Blackfeet. A volley aoe their rifles had de: _ A brief and terrific. sonnet followed, but the ia were driven back. ; ‘For. a time w. ences followed. ini of exp are ehild) in, pos engi: Shae his A d Hi obs na mareh | 3 triump t venture to attack the back was de

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BOY PARDS. e Bes vs ES a / nN b Sines “Wait a bit, comrades!” he cried, in his cheery yoice. “Keep| “That settles it. By ther great guns, we'll give them reds _ perfectly quiet fer a moment an’ I'll be obleeged to ye all.”| a beatin’, or my name ain’t Kit Carson.” a “What's the matter, Kit?” asked Colonel True, anxiously. “Kain’t tell ye jist yet,” replied the old trapper, laconically. all eager and willing to Perfect silence was enjoined. Then the old trapper put his} disposed to grumble. ‘ear to the ground and listened for some moments. After a while he said: “Do any of ye hear anything?” | Then faintly to the hearing of all came the distant war- whoop of savages. “My heavens!” cried Colonel True. ' tacked the settlement!” Kit Carson nodded his head. . “I fear that mought be true,” he said. “Porward, then!” cried Colonel True, “for our homes, for - our dear ones—we must reach the fort!” All pressed forward. -mence was reached. ~ plainly heard, and a dark cloud of smoke lay against the northern sky. ‘ There was no longer any doubt that the Blackfeet had. - made an attack on the fort. ‘ Doubtless they had seized upon it as a good opportunity, knowing that the best part of the fighting men were absent . ao the search for little Alice True. All this flashed through the mind of Colonel True. The fort had been left in the charge of no one in particu- jar. Harry Mains was there, and perhaps the best in au- » thority, yet he was but a boy. _ Despite this fact, however, a stubborn fight was being made. The crash of firearms filled the air, and the wild yells “The savages have at- \ ef the attacking savages made a horrid din. .The rescue party now reached a point from whence a good view of the blockhouse and fort could be had. ee It could be Not a man in the group but turned pale.|the charge. A few minutes later a slight, emi-| clubbed rifle, The distant sounds could be more| great danger. Colonel True hastily called his men together. They were go. In fact, those left behind were — Ten minutes later the gates of the stockade swung open — and out rode the band. Kit Carson rode at the head, and — next to him were the boy pards, Allan and Harry. ~ wei Straight into the woods dashed the gallant little band on The savages fired volleys at their white foes — and began to make a retreat, which was all in accord with — their usual tactics. i aR ta Harry and Allan rode side by side. They discharged their — rifles, and then began work with their pistols. ora Suddenly they found themselves in the midst of the yell- ing horde. Harry was laying about him lustily with his wa when suddenly he saw Allan in a position of — Ne The youth was unhorsed and struggling with a couple of — powerful Blackfeet. The redskins were trying to batter his brains out with their tomahawks, but Allan laid about him — valiantly with his clubbed rifle. Nae . Harry spurred his horse forward, determined to save the life of his young pard. © loach ee CHAPTER VIII. - AN EVENING ON THE STOCKADE.¢ _ gly. “Hold out, Al!” he cried, cheerily, as he dashed forward hones the rescue. “I’m coming to help you! Don’t give up!” ‘ <a “Never!” shouted Allan, firmly. “I am not that kind, Harry!” ~ ae for Harry’s sudden interposition. Just then a huge savage — randished the tomahawk over his” ; : : : ¢ in time Harry struck up the weapon, and braine avage with the butt of his rifie. Swinging it over his ] he cleared a space about him in a very quick space of The boy pards now fought side by side for some wi! by ttlers It hap | body un 2h Z lecessary to face it ; he Blackfeet, from th ras Kit Ca the woods, kept up their | 7 mstantly threatened the destruc-| , ess of ttle. grow too weak to successfu’ . Kit Carson heard this, and said: — 'y “Brave men to the number of half a hundred are. now the way hither. We ought to look fer that’ number morrer morning sure. Ye'll soon see the flathoats poi vup the river, be sure.” piles he

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“al? ” said Harry, earnestly, “I’m awful glad I came to Fort Point. If I hadn’t we’d never have met probably.” “Not as soon as this,” agreed Allan. “I’m awful glad you came, for you ate the only person of my kind that 1 know hereabouts.” “Perhaps we'll always be pards.” “Of coere we will. I will stick by you as long as you do e. “That will be forever.” “Harry,” said Allan, after a while, “what do you think of Littie Arrow?” : ae the young Indian boy chief?” es -“T think he is the very finest specimen of an Indian I ever knew in my life.” 2 “Sodo-1.”. : “The most of them are very treacherous, but I would trust Little Arrow with my life. He is honorable and true.” “What do you think you’ll be, Allan, after you grow up to e manhood te Allan laughed lightly. ; ; “Well, I hardly know,” he at “T have not given the mat- Saar ter: much thought. Probably I shall be a border settler, like my father.” aay | ‘Ah, but all the border country may then be settled.” te “True, * agreed Allan; “but if there is a part of the world - remote enough from civilization, where primeval forest and ‘the charms of a wild life are to be found at the same time, I of + gall seek it, and there find happiness in,the free Jife of the unter.” , “You live up to the ideal,” laughed Harry. “However, I - agree with you, and will share with you that life, so that we may be pards through life.” - “Pards, forever!” cried Allan, impulsively. “T like you, ai Harry Mains!” The two boy friends clasped hands warmly. ‘more in that pressure than wowds could express. | Until a late hour the boy pards remained upon the stock- ade. Just as the moon shone out from’ behind a fleecy cloud slender figure in white appeared before them. A ghost!” gasped Harry. But Allan ledened hilariously. No, it’s Myrtle!” he cried. There was f “Come here, sister mine, and I heard some beautiful singing,” she said, in ‘her ot vi ane “and it impelled me to come, out. I hope I am not mg.” “ Intruding!” exclaimed Harry, in a thrilled voice; “do siot believe that. You are—that is—you are very welcome.” ; veins. He experienced something like an ecstatic thrill of ght as the young girl’s presence drew near to him her artless manner she joined them, not affecting to, - notice the bashful, eager attitude of Harry Mains. Yet she . ld not have been feminine had she not been conscious of effect her presence produced. That strange, subtle influence which instinctively . floats etween lovers held possession of both at that moment. But few words had ever passed between them, ‘and yet each was ware of a warm feeling toward the other. » Myrtle was a girl of angelic presence, unlike the other girls of. the colony in which ‘the hoyden element generally pre ominated. Shy, gentle and reserved, kind of heart and as steel, she had won his encomiums of praise and ade 2 mashes from all in the colony. “She is too mighty fine fer the rest of us!” declared one settlers; “her place is higher nor a life at Fort Point.” ‘a free, unreserved,’ yet charming maner, she sat there the stockade in the moonlight vand conversed with the ards. Finally Allan said; ih, Myrtle, Harry has a beautiful tenor voice, and it will ly with yours. Just sing with him, will you?” ~ y lifted his ¢yes questioningly to Myrtle’s face. young: girl faphed just a trifle, put puter instantly sin s aye sentimental ee full of depth | and BOY PARDS. ‘The young pioneer’s blood surged in hot masses through : ‘youth’s face was stern and white, and he cast a dark look When at length it died away Allan drew a deep breath. “Wonderful!” he exclaimed, impulsively. “You sing so beautifully, and you look so charming together that you ought not to be separated.” ‘This was an explosion which was most astounding to ees oo ees The young girl’s face was crimson, and she. erie “Why, Allan True! How could you be so rude?” Bre ss why, how could you? JI am surprised and—and———” She paused in absolute confusion. Harry was completely aghast with his extreme diffidence. But the mischievous. Allan laughed until the tears ran down his face. 3 “Well, well!” he cried, merrily. “What a sensation I have created! I declare-— But before he could finish a surprising’ thing happened. There was a gasping sound in their rear, and suddenly a ~ snakelike form seemed to rise from the ground almost at Allan’s feet and make an attempt to glide away into the © dense gloom. a : ! ' ‘ 1 . CHAPTER IX. Dr igeiese. . RIVALS IN. LOVE. | ao instant Allan’s trumpet voice arose in sharp com- man “Halt where you are, or I will fire at you!” é The slender figure came to a stop almost. instantly and a y broken voice in husky tones, said: “Forgive Little Arrow! Indian boy mean no harm. ‘He love to hear white girl sing. No harm.” - ¥ Instantly Allan dropped the butt of his rifle to the ground. “Oh, it’s you, is it, Arrow?” he cried. “Why, come right up here and join us, What are you afraid of ?, Ah, YOR: bashful rogue!” 5 But the Indian lad stood statue-like in the gloom. Some-. ifs thing like a sob broke from him, and - there was a peculiar thrill i in his voice as he replied: ‘ ‘Little Arrow go to his people. He say to white friends, _ good-night.” } - Then like a shadow he was gone. : For some moments the three young people stood gazing at each other in wonderment. “What in the world is the matter with the Arrow?” cried * Allan, in amazement. Then he glanced roguishly at ‘Myrtle. “Ah, T’ll_bet I can guess. He is dead in love with you, Myrtle. Have you been encouraging the poor chap.” - _These words spoken at random and in jest yet conveyed us ; more of meaning and of truth than any there imagined. ue Myrtle True turned deadly pale. She staggered and would « : have fallen but for Harry’s supporting arm, The latter into the gloom, “Impossible!” he said, ina tense voice; “the young India would never dare to do such a thing as that.” “Of course not!” cried Allan, forcing a laugh. joking, Puss. Don’t mind what I said.” “J do not mind it, Allan,” she said, quietly, drawing the 4] shawl closer about her shoulders. “You ask me though, if I. have encouraged Little Arrow. I may say that I ie never spoken to him but once. Then he asked me to be ae squaw——” as “The presumption of the seeundral ” eried Harry, hotly. “Vl thrash him for the insult!” hissed Allan. | But Myrtle stepped between a and ‘Ber air was that a tragic queen. “No!” she cried, in a firm, ringing voiée, “Yow have db too much Feed sense and manhood to do that. Remembe: the untaught soul and wild spirit of this poor Indian lad “T was only or ee ri) bear with him. He is not to blame for establishing an ideal even. in poor me, but he is unfortunate in not having met ee He is a noble young Indian, ae I Bee - “i

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4 gn. Harry turned away, and leaving the/stockade had started = oe the cabin which his father had chosen for their temporary ome. -* ‘But he did not feel like retiring. The night air felt cool and refreshing upon his fevered brow. His footsteps led him to the river bank. { Here he leaned up against a tree and seemed lost in con- ig ei Se templation of the sluggish current. But his mind was oc- cupied with far different thoughts. he He could not banish the sweet face ‘of Myrtle True from his mind. In spite of his youth, he was quite capable of the 3 sentiment of love, and he was prone to admit that his was a bad ease. ') “I wonder if she really likes me?” he mused, and then re- M. membered her reassuring glances with an ecstatic thrill, _ Suddenly he heard a footstep in his rear and tured. The ~ gloom was not so deep but that he could recognize the form ‘of Little Arrow. The young Indian stood before him with folded arms. “Let not the white hunter be afraid,” said the young Assini- boine, in a voice which sounded soft and sad, “The Arrow is his friend.” One moment Harry hesitated. Then he impulsively put el his hand. _ *f believe you, Little Arrow,” he said. “Come, let us un- e “ders stand one another. You, love the white girl?” “The white boy has spoken truly,” replied the Assiniboine, ‘in a steady voice, “Little Arrow cannot help the thrill in his heart. He can see nothing in his dreams but the face of the “White Rose. His heart is heavy, his soul is dark, for he is Indian, and the white girl can never love him in return.” ‘Iam sorry for you,” said Harry, in deep sincerity. The eyes of the young chief bashed. “Little Arvow is an Indian,” he replied. “His sou] is filled with the passion of his race. He could ereep into the fort the night; he could steal the White Rose away; in the ds he could hold her ¢aptive and learn her to love him | & d to live in his teepee——” ‘You young scoundrel!” hissed Harry; “grasping him by Mihe ‘throat. “You'll never dare to do that.” _ The muscles of each were taut as tar ‘Their passion blazing faces were close together in the dim light, the eyes f eachsfiashed hatred into those of the other, their hot etesth nned each other’s cheeks, and thus they stood Bev- ~ eral seconds statuc-like. Then slowly the passion died away. a ge grip relaxed, d they stood facing each other. — “Me can sed it all,” said the young Indian, in a deep, ‘ange voice; “the white boy loves the White Rose.” Then he turned and began to glide away into the gloom, saying, brokenly: ndian boy can never have the love of the White Rose. s heart is broken, for the white boy has stolen that from m which was dearer than life. Little Arrow can hate!” ry stood irr esolute in the night for some'time after » Indian had disappeared. His brow was dark, and his hh, saw that there was a Byeat crowd upon the viver down, the river the ‘flathoats could be seen which were b @ to the fort the new arrivals from below. Harry ex- pe pass a. ibe of joy, for he Imew that his. own mother : as in the party. ~ - .. As he drew nearer he saw that in the party upon the river bank ‘were Myrtle and Alice, wu 0 she held by the hand. es inl’s face was turned s ightly away and looked: beau | iful, but a trifle sad. t Carson ae waving his cap excitedly. One of the pad vs had. climbed to the top of a rock and was doing le David Mains, with rifle in hand, was just turning | joined. the pariy i ' .. BOY PARDS: ‘ners stood upon a line. |neax the line, and with deepest interest watched the run ‘bosom eethed with conflicting passions as he made his way |. he ‘slept. that night. At an early hour he arose, and \sh nd at once fell. ae with: Allan. F } Be a jovial spirit. i drew he a in the natin ees and the plonders border sdttlarent, and that danger most awful was in. the near future. But there were bold hearts and strong arms to defend Ee the fort. Kit Carson had agreed to remain until it was an assured _ fact that the Indian outbreak was over, Then he declared that it was his purpose to go back to ‘the southwest. Re Thus ir Ni aah 4 Se fot several days at the fort. a A new stockade was built, inclosing all the cabins, ammu- nition was laid in’ goodly store, and every preparation. made — for « hard fight. And every moment the cloud hovering over the fort grew darker and nearer the bursting. CHAPTER X. TRIALS OF SKILL pre But in spite of all this the settlers allowed themselves some : little diversion from their stern duties. De There were hunting parties organized and little social en- tertainments givén in the block-house. Indeed, the sense of — dependence upon each other for amusement and entertainment was most. pleasant. a One day the Assiniboines held a fete. There were to be athletic games and sports, and the white hunters were in- vited to participate. The Assiniboines were all splendid athletes, Not even. their more powerful foes, the Blackfeet, could excel bee Ac in this respect. Everybody was interested in the affair, and none more so than Harry and Allan, the boy pards. ; Bixtensive preparations were made by the Indians, ‘wide and level plain just behind the fort was chosen as the field of sport, and at the appointed hour a Haass h crew ea were on hand, ab the fort at best was cardataneds, eid. anything in ‘the of festivity was exceedingly welcome. : The medicine men had a preliminary dance, and execute some rites of a heathenish sort to propitiate their gods. The the athletic sports began. First, the Indian braves stripped, save for ibeecsian ten the number of ten; the strongest and swiftest of all the. run Ss It was to be a race for a distance of about one hunire 2 yards. The Indian brave who won should have the priv of challenging the fastest paleface runner. Allen and Harry; with Myrtle and little Alice Tru “T shall select that tall brave with the scar upon cheek,” said Harry Mains. “He: is ‘the strongest and m supple, and ought to win.” “Pshaw!” exclaimed Allan, “le will not be the an al] pick Little Arrow. He is very light of foot. be “Little Arrow!” ant) - Harry glanced eagerly thr on oti the line for the slender boy chief, whom he had not seen before. He was given a start, for he saw that the Indian lad’s darkly flashing eyes ‘turned toward Myrtle, as. if to make sure that hex eyes upon him, _And the young pioneer saw the color gentignekaen Miyrtle’s face, and a ave pang of ses id eal t his Breast. y ae soon ' ia. be. ek : sri an stood Py, the line. and. gave a sud

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'Straining every nerve they went on, their brown legs _ the line. A great cry went up from all over the field. “Red Dog has it!” “No; it is Big Buffalo!” : Then the shouts of the crowd swelled into a mighty vo- ; Phe roar, and Allan True flung his hat high in the air, shouting: t _ | “Nfy champion has won! Hurrah for Little Arrow!” ~ — Tm the last ten feet Little Arrow had sprung ahead and on the test. He was the champion of the Assiniboine run- ners, and the one matched to beat the fastest runner among the palefaces. The boy chief came in for the ovation in which all joined. ‘As he stood in the crowd trembling with excitement, and with ‘flashing eyes and haughty poise received the verdict, he ade a picture of the type aborigine, which was exceedingly re. t “Well, Harry,” cried Allan True, stripping off his buckskin, t is our turn.” Harry Mains compressed his lips and his thin nostrils dis- ded like those of a thoroughbred horse. A queer premoni- ion was upon him that he would be the one to settle the final run with Little Arrow. F - But he endeavored to restrain this feeling. There were fast runners at the fort, men who no doubt could beat hi easily. So he told himself. But he would try. — ; Ten of the most supple and athletic of the settlers were ight to the line now. Allan and Harry were there. As they started for the line, yrtle True had given Harry a glance and a smile which | caused his blood to boil. I ~ “{ will win it,” he muttered, between clenched teeth, and somehow he felt that it was to win her favor that he was cing. : “He knew that he could easily outrun Allan. it he looked doubtfully at a lanky trapper who had d to have run down a duck deer in the woods. Then he bent low on the line and waited for the word. very muscle was taut, every nerve strained when it came. . “Ready! Gol” : f They were off in a flash. Down that stretch of green- sward they went like meteors. in his life. His lithe form was bent almost double, sped like a deer over that strip of turf. nd the only one beside him was the lank trapper. \. he latter was fast losing ground. Harry knew that if keep up the present pace he was sure to win. et his muscles had not flagged. Nearer he drew. e was reached. — Rage Now /ment. , his face buried in the turf. The proud Indian, spi “Mains dug his toes into the turf and ran as never struggling with v the goal drew. Now Harryjhad drawn clear of the { BOY PARDS. ~ “Go in and win, Harry!” whispered Allan True, passing twinkling in the sunlight, on and on. Now they draw nearer) near him. Then Harry dared to shoot one swift glance toward the spot where Myrtle sat. He saw the strange, startled, eager light in her eyes. It nerved him to make the one supreme effort of his life. S : / CHAPTER XL LITTLE ARROW’S DEFEAT. All were upon the qui vive now. The two youthful run-_ ners crouched there on the line waiting for the word. It came suddenly. “Go!” Instantly both lithe forms bounded forward. Little Ar- row gained the start, and flying down the course was a length ahead of his white antagonist. : From the start to the finish it was a close race. Little Ar- row’s speed never flagged. Everybody held their breath and watched the flying forms with a thrill. On and on they went. Nearer they drew — every moment to the line. : And now a deafening cheer went up. In the last twenty es. yards Harry Mains was seen to put on a spurt, and passed ~ his antagonist with the greatest of ease. Across the line they went thus. Harry winner. Ra: The din was deafening as the wild cheers went up. The result seemed very gratifying to the crowd. if The first to meet the victor was Allan True. embraced his pard in the transport of the moment. = “Vou have covered yourself with glory, Harry!” he cried. “That was a great race!” Rie this “TI simply did my best,” replied Harry, modestly. PUAN EY Then his heart gave a leap as he noted the glance of joy — which Myrtle gave him. He was a happy youth at that mo- | Mains was the He fairly S . / ah Upon the other hand, the result had produced a curious — effect upon Little Arrow. He Saat The boy chief had thrown himself upon the ground with — ; ; was. = stung by his defeat; the vengefulness of a savage mind was _ , better nature. — ie EAN aa In vain his owh ‘people tried to cheer him up. He would — not be consoled. Life looked drear to him. He had suffered — defeat. wever, Harry Mains started toward him. — ty Little Arrow’s heart is broken. von, and I want to be goo | friends with you, Arrow, just the ds ts a 80 Ac ee" Pg ; straight up to Harry and y% y the arms. a abe neh : #19 -mebbe can outrun the Arrow, but he cannot Indian’s eyes was comprehensiv ‘the young In well enongh what _ understood

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BOY PARDS. . 13 _ Without a word, but breathless with interest, the crowd They were electrical in effect, and but for certain things gathered about. might have had a most disastrous effect. # No one sought to interfere. The Indian mind is easily inflamed by a fancied wrong. Each understood ‘well enough that it was to settle a spirit}. None of them had really taken kindly to the defeat suf-— f rivalry between the two. The interest was intense. fered by their young chief. His declaration of war now Ain- ; Indian braves and trappers, squaws and white women and | dled the flame effectually. _ children all watched the contest with bated breath. A tremendous whoop went up on the air. Little Arrow was the famed athlete of the Assiniboine} The war cry went from one end of the Assiniboine camp_ tribe. Lithe and muscular and scientific withal, it was not'to the other. Warriors rushed for their weapons. Squaws Z an easy matter to defeat him. and boys began at once to cast their teepees. ea Harry Mains, however, had enjoyed good training. All this happened in a very few moments. Black Dog had | ae At the down-river settlemerits he had wrestled much, and|run out and among the Assiniboines. its Sag of the boys of his age could worst him. Yet he did not Kit Carson saw that a serious crisis was impending, y any means yield to over-confidence as he faced the Indian| The scout was a man of quick thought and action. He saw routh, at once that it was a prime necessity to nip this insurrection. a Now they closed, and the contest began. It proved a long,|in the bud. ard fought, and desperate one. He knew that the impassioned utterance of Little Arrow __ Lock after lock, and hold after hold was made, only to be| was but the spontaneous outburst of a savage nature unable = broken consecutively. Indeed, it was for a long time doubtful | to control its jealous impulses. s to which would win. But at last Harry succeeded in catch- Little Arrow ,had caught a tomahawk fr om Black Dog’ ists mg his lithe antagonist by the waist. belt, and was about to rush out into the village with the war- +E hs was a risky move, and all depended upon superior quick- ery upon his lips. ess. But the Indian youth was not quite agile enough this} But Kit Carson, quick as a flash, planted himself befor: ime, and almost before he had time to realize it he was| the excited Indian lad. hrown. ‘ He grasped the wrist of the hand which held the toma- ‘Down he went with stunning force upon his back. hawk, and wrenched the weapon from his grap. _ Strange to say, he did not.move. He lay there as if over-| “Hold, ye red varmint!” he shouted, fiercely. “If ye don’ ome with mute despair, gazing in a hopeless, anguished| i) take the heart right out of ye!” ay up into the face of his smiling young antagonist, who| ittje Arrow’s eyes blazed with fire. He writhed like a — tood over him. snake in the trapper’s strong grasp. “There you are, Arrow,” said Harry, with a friendly smile.|" But Kit held on to him, and he was like a child in th ut the Indian youth did not reply. powerful grasp. larry saw the vacant look in his eyes, and instantly The t ex sialdbhtia of ek aentaa’ ise hk: “and aide eee alized that he had fainted. The mental shock had been] ., tai 4o-him like a futwer, at ii gai , 4 much. i : r ‘In a moment: the young pioneer was down upon his knees ask a cist ng ol now. tt Sellen ah aa ee ar d supporting his head with eager solicitude. The crowd up ay up deal with sce an’ Harry. Ye had as good a cha a ee apes sympathetically nearer. as he ht Now, I don’t believe your people yen to fig ” « » | the palefaces. ef oe backs et isk ne pei f me tad, noes waa “Little Arrow has been wronged!” he gritted. “Only the oe nit some whisky!” cried one of the trappers, g bleed of his foe can atone for it!” — ae little of it was given to the Indian lad, and he revived. ie ee ee ae re not goin’ tew ~Buth listless and apathetic. o—" Diack baa. tke old Macinihasus chief, phe was Little Ar-|_ But in some manner Little pea mee aque veut te w’s warm friend, assisted Kit Carson to ipa! the Indian Pak ee ee aught to. nelp he re au Cea pare a couch, and the trapper banished ali! A stirring war-whoop pealed from his lips as he dashed | Je.from the room save Black Dog. _ among his people. Kit coat was quick to act. ts as quite a good nurse and doctor, and proceeded to Beatson Ad a a t tg Gieuit Coisae True and” e a hasty examination of Little Arrow, to if possible word had already reache f armed men rushed out from the stockade. i pipes Te as, injuted, waht here be alarm’ had spread. The settlers’ families pe Berets, 2 Pas slight bruises his body showed no marks ace “ter MA ae for thie: Midtenticn ee thevetbukatas i LSE swow!” ‘utters the trapper. “That is ‘queer. “Do they really mean fight, Kit?” cried ‘the uous: ; ut the lad is sick; an’ thar ain’t no doubt of it.” met the old trapper. kernél,” athe ae re ; “Then an. ree ‘of the truth began to dawn upon Kit. He dine ris jest one thin rae aot the trapper, us ay. drew a long, shrill whistle. ; “What? _ It was easy Bares now to see that the ad's trouble was | “Biray ‘em up with a short rope at Beat? They'll be,s fer it all -arter it’s too late. Show ’em sumthin’ now.” “You are right!” cried Calcat ‘True. “Come based be close in on them.” HH With a cheer the pioneer band at. once charged u upo Eesaenes. Jt was just as Kit had said, the best po. ; : ant wile move to make. cae ye eae me lon’ ye oe. y better| The Assiniboines saw the white settlers eoming. . ? t; foolhardy, as were the Blackfeet, and at once : Her heart. don’ chav ae i Bee cic : ieee y ge of sentiment resulted, ey ual. ih of. pain seemed to contort ee Indian i lad’s # fea- Corton menen pear ed, Pes A: reaction came. ‘The saree: nature was bound to Half the teepees | een i A lar; Assiniboines were in line But one of them y{ hands up for a truce. — 2 Ly “alt, men!” ¢ > Colonel True. “Let us : | they have to say.” — : . The white settlers halted, and the trace-bearer came 1 for ard. 4 ty : ie was ‘one of the prominent chiefs. of the tribe. He to Colonel True servile enough. al ack of alk up

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1 4 ep] “Waal, p’r’aps yew would like tew be driven out inter ther woods fer ther Blackfeet tew make mincemeat of. Why, gol-hang ye, we’re the only friends ye’ve got in ther world, -’ ye pizen reptiles!” - The chief stood doggedly aside and allowed Little Arrow ~ to do the talking. é The boy chief spoke in low tones. 3 f ‘1 “Tt is Little Arrow whose heart is bitter against the white boy. He hates him!” ; ae “And fer that reason you would involve your people in “For shame, Arrow, you disastrous war!” said Col. True. are too sensible for that!” 4 . had people are not afraid to’ fight,” said Arrow, reso- utely. ; Col. True had read the Indian youth’s heart aright. Sin- cerely he pitied him. He dismounted from his horse and ad- vanced toward him, holding out his hand. A “Arrow,” he said kindly, “I have always had a great deal of respect and admiration for you. I know that you are sensible, and that you will listen to me.” : “The white father speaks well,” said voice. *“T can assure you, my boy,” continued the colonel, “that Harry defeated you, but it was Suppose that you had defeated \ Arrow, in a softer “akin are not doing right. owing to your misfortune. ur people? This is not a sufficient cause for war.” As the colonel went on in kindly tones, the boy’s features worked. It could be plainly seen that he was struggling with his passions, He could understand the logie of the - colonel’s remarks, and knew that he was wrong. ~ He was too noble to be unfair. Indian that he was, he as neither treacherous nor cowardly, and in this respect 3 stood almost alone. His head dropped upon his chest. Then he drew a deep breath and suddenly lifted his head.) “The white father is right!” he said. “I will go to my ite brother and tell him I am sorry.” g it happened, Harry was not twenty feet away, in the ranks of the settlers. Little Arrow rushed up and threw his arms about him. I have come to tell my white brother that I love him!” he cried, in earnest tones and with tearful eyes. “Never shall there be bad blood between my white brother and Little Arrow.” : _ “ffurrah!” cried Harry, impulsively, returning the em- brace. “We will be friends forever, Arrow. As you say, ve will never fight again!” e : ~ And thus ended the affair, which came near disaster upon the settlement. day a runner brought in the alarming news that David $ had been captured by the Blackfeet Indians. He had bringing most em and had fallen into the hands of the Indians. Soon a lief party was organized by Kit Carson. The boy pards ere in it, and they soon distance the other members. All P ) Se a ter paddling for some distance they became aware that bandoning the canoe and the river on foot. Soon they struck a trail, and after following it for some @ perceived a party of Indians in single file going 1 a piece of woods. eles ye \ boy pards determined to try a Ye arated. Allan struck in after the Indians. Suddenly the f firearms sounded and several of the Indians fell. pursuing their way along the t fell Mains. — BOY PARDS | him. Would it’ be right for him to declare war against out with a party of hunters, had become separated from |. r canoe was filling from a bad leak, which necessitated |. a bit of strate 'y. go they clear Allan. sty te victorious pioneers began to think ; | the purpose to follow the river bank until CHAPTER XUI THE BLACKFEET DEFEATED. Down the river the settlers fought. Soon they had driven the foe before them. It was a plucky battle. The Blackfeet were beaten back, and the settlers for a time held possession of the field. aise now it was natural that they should think of David ains. 3 “He oughter be rescued,” said one of the hunters, sen- tentiously. “I say, iet’s go on the trail!” ; “That all vight,” said Kit Carson, “an’ we’ll all go if you'll tell us which way to go.” ! ; “Waal, I opine that the varmints have gone to the village.” “Do you know whar that it?” ee - “Waal, you. kin bet.” : q “Show us the way thar.” ie ee could not demur. He mounted a spare horse and cried: ‘ 7 aly “Gome on, boys! Hyar goes fer annihilatin’ ther reds!” ey The horse had been captured from the Blackfeet. Hedges was permitted to ride it as he was much exhausted. si The others followed on foot. In they went at full speed. All the rest of the day they. tramped tediously through the wilds... ©‘ : At night they camped in a small ravine. They were — nearer the village than they had imagined. NH Shortly after daybreak they came in sight of the Black- feet village. This was an astounding ‘revelation to them. é : ae village was in a clearing ‘upon the shotes of a placid ake, : 7 i There were the wigwams and the life of an Indian. vil- me lage. But out upon the plain was a sight which gave them a wild thrill. Arne sa Y Bound to stakes they saw two white men, Even at that distance they had no trouble in them as David Mains’ and Allan True. ‘ ye But all about the prisoners was a struggling, yelling mass — recognizing — of savages: The war token of the Assiniboines could be seen. : 4 2 Dy ge i It was an easy enough matter to comprehend the situa- on. Nc tapas Kit Carson took it in at a glance. ye : : Not a moment did the trapper hesitate. — hie nl In his trumpet voice he ip aes 3 : oF “Forward, men; kill every doggoned Blackfeet ye kin see! — Whoop-la! Charge!” } tal The words of the famous scout were as an inspiration e the avenging settlers. Forward they went with a wild cheer. a ; ' Harry Mains and the Assiniboines were battling fiercely ae with the Blackfeet. y hay Busty a Down came the charging pioneers under Kit Carson. the grim music of exploding Derringers and rifles. , _ The slaughter of the red foes was fora little time wholly immense. The Blackfeet fell like sheep. acy aah he They were driven from their village, and their teepees ie wrecked and destroyed. Back into the forest they were riven. ie The first move of Harry Mains 4s soon as he could ge f the crowd was to rush to the side of his father am _ Quickly he cut their bonds. The reunion was a joyous one. ; prea The Assiniboines captured many of their foe’s scal were happy. ‘The Blackfeet retired defeated, and that 2 5 of ide a Hel Through the forest they cut in a straight line. It ih S en the river bank was reached a thri ling’ iv “0

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BOY PARDS. i ere \Haa this been all the hares done all would have been well.| A short while later they were upon the river bank fully K But it was not. equipped. Three of the white settlers fell and two of them dead. It] Little Arrow was there with his canoe all ready, and on .Was a tragic incident, and palled upon the party for a mo-| Hawk came scrambling down to the water’s edgé ae ment so forcibly that they could not act. They piled into the canoe, and then Harry an “the Arrow + Kit Carson, however, was not long inactive. paddied the canoe up the big river. e Several houfs were consumed. on the trip up’ the river 2 - But finally the party entered the ereeck which was to lead them to the haunts of the beaver. ‘t eam CHAPTER XIV. , The creek grew narrower as they advanced. Soon they: ¢ io Sa came upon traces of beaver in plenty. # A BEAVER HUNT. There were remnants of dams, driftwood, and ‘the huts of : the most valued of ail furbearing animals. roa a The sudden attack of the foe at the river side, and which| But as yet nothing was to be seen of the beaver. : resulted in the death of two of their party was no light] The boys understood, however, that they must go some — blow to the settlers, _ — ways further on before ‘finding the animals. ; ee rt Kit Carson was the first to recover his self-possession. These were the deserted haunts of the animal. 4 He made quick action. Soon on up the stream they paddled. Suddenly Little oa + “Back!” he cried, in a voice of thunder. “Back for your) Arrow said: a " arm eve ry man of you.” “Wait! White boy stop here!” i : The order was quickly obeyed. Back into the woods} At once the canoe came to a stop. The Arrow sat sa e- - sprung the white settlers. They were none too soon. like in the bow, watching a ripple in the current ahead; — Another volley came rattling through the tree branches,! Suddenly, as swift as a flash, his rifle went to his should but it did but little harm, Just a moment a black object appeared above the waves Fe The settlers now began to retaliate. To do this it was first! some distance. ahead. at necessary to find the foe’s position. Crack! P ‘This, however, did not prove a difficult task. The rifle spoke sharply. They were in hiding behind the river bank, and a little} “Forward!” eried the young Indian, bending to the paddl flank movement brought half a hundred of them into plain| Forward the canoe shot. There, floating lifeless on to , view. the water was a fine beaver. ¥ At once fire was opened upon them. Their position was; ‘The animal was pulled aboard, and the canoe ani ; rs “now an exposed one, and they took to their canoes. But nothing more was seen of the beavers. The she. : They were evidently a part of the party with whom the| disturbed them, and they had beat a retreat, doubtless to be ' Laide settlers had done battle the night before. bottom of the creek. Out into the river shot the canoes. It was seldom that one could be bagged in this ma They, were now a clean target for the accurate aim of the Four fine animals were secured from the traps. - -woodsme n. were skinned, and then the boys went. about settin: $2 P, Shot nttek shot was given them with crushing effect. whe traps. -eurrent carried down the corpse of many a Blackfoot. | They had aecomplished this, and then it was decided ¥ But they finally got beyond range and the battle was over.! ashore and eat some dinner. e ae party after burying the dead started on the long! The canoe was accordingly run up on the sands. | mare oe back to the fort. “ The boys sprang out and were about to dash up the b i i In due course it was reached without furthey hindrance.| when a startling thing happened. An arrow came hur Ry -'Thé joyful reunion there was a glad sight to witness. through the branches and shriek: Little Arrow, the boy ae At the stockade gate Allan True was met by his mother|in the breast. ‘ at and little Alice. The boy was wrapped in his devoted - mother’s embrace while she wept and cried for joy. : : ae ia a “Qh, I have had the worst of fears!” she declared. “T CHAPTER XV, an did not. believe that I would ever see you alive again, my boy!” ' A SAD PATE. ae ' Harry Mains received the same greeting fiom his mother,| With a sharp cry of pain the boy chief reeled as a Re Myrtle True came up and said in her sweet, shy wave But even as the arrow had come, Harry had hee ch “T am so plea that you have come safely back. Oh, this | glance upward and'saw a dusky form through the b a 4x I hope will soon be over.’ Quick as a flash, he raised his rifle and fired. Re fs ry ra ee a a _ aie, their routine at the fort. , There was a Laden yell of agony, and out from the or aE The Blackfeet had evidently suffered such a repulse that | there leaped a ‘powerful Blackfeet brave. Down the he rolled a corpse. ‘Fhe shot had proved fatal. Allan threw one arm Little Arrow, and cried: “To cover! Quick, for your live!” / But as luck had it, this was the only enemy in “the ity. He had been alone. So the momentary alarm was groundless, hoys all reached cover:in the forest. na Then for a few. moments there was lively woeiel Ic scout tin in the' vicinity. But no other Blackfeet ‘were seen, Harry Mains held Little Arrdw’s head in his lay ap. arrow yet protruded fron his breast. fe It was not deemed safe as yet to pull it out, for, w awful sense of horror and anguish, the boys. sa had doubtless reached a vital spot, . ia The young Indian’s face had become ‘drawn ‘an pinche his eyes were glazed, and his breath came short quick. A greenish hue had begun to spread over his skin. It w certain that the’ deadly virus was in his iether ? But he reached up and caught Harry’s hand. © Already the rattle of death was in his throat. Harry’s hand and smiled in a: ‘pitiful way.. ee ‘Arrow “will die,” he said, slowly. they did not care to yenture another attack right away. Ar ‘se yeral days all was. quiet. i Thus matters were, when one day Little Arrow came to Harry and Allan and\proposed a trip up the Bear creek ‘some miles above to set some beaver traps. ~ ~The young Indian chief had recovered wholly ‘from his hatred is Harry, and was apparently extremely desirous of | cid _ iy Prien explained that he had some traps already set. up the}. Bis creek, and expected to find beaver in them. ‘Nothing could be better cached to fire the soul and Fi eon of the boys than this: yse they were ready and eager t a tiene yj enren you area trump!” cried alan’ slapping the | dian boy on the back, “Of course we will go.” “And me, too!” omen surprise to see a diminutive form tetote them, and a dusky face eagerly upturned. - Barc ie was: Little Hawk, the boy who had been with Harry upon the trail As § oe “Assiniboines some. nights previous. F Pi a ‘0, too ‘The aes ading sta and-words could not be resisted. —_| Jarry laughed boisterously and replied in a jolly manner: |y “OF course you sha. li—that i is, if Little Arrow. The et chief nodded his hea te ger} ly. Little Ha ed a handspring.and'ran oi #9 gel his’ bows and.

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BOY PARDS. : It was a sad moment. It was a bitter ending of a bright life—a sad termination of the happy expedition. ~ Still and rigid lay the dead form of Little Arrow. Silently weeping, his young friends knelt by it. - None felt keener pain than Harry Mains. In life they : had been rivals, in death they were certainly friends, _ _ He murmured a heartbroken prayer over the body of the - Indian boy. ‘Then, sadly, preparations were made for the return to the fort. It was, of course, out of question to continue the hunt further. Iti was decided not to bury Little Arrow there. Far bet- ter ‘make his last resting place by the fort, where a suitable “memorial could be erected. So his body was reverently lifted into the canoe. _ Then the canoe pushed out from the shore. "That was a sad return trip to the fort, but it was finally “over. _ The sad news ee great depression in the settlement. ed Eagle and the big chiefs of the Assiniboines took charge of the remains to inter them in their own peculiar fashion. ‘The Assiniboines were plunged into great sorrow over the oss of Little Arrow. Dances of mourning and processions of sorrow were held, A and finally Little Arrow was buried in sight of the fort, upon river could be had. " ane affair created Bites depression at the fort for some Ali oF ihe oung folks of the settlement visited the grave y oat offerings upon it. Not for many a day would aes of Little Arrow be forgotten. But other matters of a desperate nature began speedily to Now to the fort came a thrilling. report. ¢# Carson had been doing some scouting, and brought the startling intelligence which threw the garrison into i 4 state of much worriment and fear. This was that the Blackfeet nation had concerted a pow- il attack upon the settlement. e. This had come to Kit Carson’s ears just in time. ady the scouts and spies of the Blackfeet were swarm- the forest, and at any hour they might expect a attack, all this Col. True had been at work upon the vere Ceerenpihende greatly, and a couple of new aeered toward th ght picket town. Every possible precaution was adopte a Eni were moored at the river bank near the fort, sides built akqund their decks and long” sweep e the fort. was carried by the foe. tious about venturing into. the forest, and mat- cloud hung ae devoted: little border. settle- what eg breaking aati opag few could really CHAPTER Xv. me ae COMES. f ¢ repulsed. this time, mn able o mass a fore ‘cock and bull story.” eminence from whence a fine view of the wide, spreading | ey were resolved to sweep the settlement out of ex- | stockade. mendously excited. | non were set in place... A new stockade was built to} town, lines were established. in the woods bee $6 inpended. as a dernier resort and avenue of their children carefully in sight, the woods-| * eae ae any in om Ceci ed m nt ‘that the Bi awaited 2 pie ; Hs al by i little short of a Bat ey The Blackfeet, if they had any idea of attacking the fort, certainly made no outward demonstration. The news brought in by the scouts was meagre. Apparently all was quiet. But this was on the surface, | and Kit Carson knew the Indian nature well enough to re- fuse to trust to such an appearance. od as is always ‘the’ case, there were a few disaffected spirits A certain number of the settlers were disgruntled because they were unable to get at their work in the forest. The summer had slipped by, they said, and here it was autumn. ; They had done nothing but fight Indians, and they were tired of it. Nothing like reason would they listen to. They affected not to believe in the report of the presence of savages in the vicinity. Thus they argued. It is all false’ alarm and somebody’s ae they argued. In vain Kit Carson tried to. argue with em. ‘ “Ther crash will come when ye ain’t lookin’ fer it!” de- clared the trapper. “Ye won't be ready, an’ ye’ll be snuffed out like a taller candle.” : But the woodsmen would not listen, and finally a num- ber of them ventured to disregard the warning.” They went into the woods to work felling trees. . For two days they worked safely enough. Each niehe : they came home hboastfully. ps But the third day as they were swinging their axes and — singing their bluff songs, there was a crash of firearms, and four of their number fell. Every tree in the forest seemed to shelter an Indian. Every bush seemed to hold one. They came on in num-- bers, like the leaves on the trees, and with a quickness that. . was irresistible. 3 Nothing could stand before them. i The, woodsmen were shot down, not one of them escaping, ny Like the waves of the sea, the foe swept on. i The alarm reached the fort tardily. At once terrible exe ; citement was created. 7 The settlers’ families began to rush at once for the az, Armed men were stationed at the upper: end: et the village. igs The boy pards, Harry and Allan, had been fishing apa: hie the river bank just below the fort. wee They heard the fusillade of fir earms, and were at once tre- “It has come, Hal!” cried Allan, leaping to we feet. “Let us get back to the fort!” ; we don’t we're lost!” fi With all speed the boys rushed to the fort. They ran. as if, upon the wings of the wind.. "At the entrance to the village they saw the armed band of ratonpee , at From the woods came pouring the band of savages. With whoops and yells they came on. f “Quick, Hal!” cried Allan. “We’ve got to, make it or aie This, was true. | They were now between two fires. shout came from the 1 smoke. 1t was Kit Carson’s. sh “Boys, git. down!” he aneiitex: “Per yer life. git ce The two young pioneérs understood the meaning wel - Bullets were fiying about them. Not twenty feet were the savages, One of them with a bow in his h and a tomahawk in his belt was ; almost upon them, “Down, boys! Dow came pean te thunder, of But now a stentorian Down they went upon “the Le toward the stockade. Bullets ani cc were fly ying joke | ce aey. saw frit dians | aie. i ill crept ee th _ What saved them they were never. ‘hile’ to ota It s

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Twice it was brought hand to hand upon. the stockade. That was a critical moment. _. Had the ved foe once succeeded in getting a foothold in: _ the fort all would have been lost. ‘None knew this better than Kit Carson. was a host in himself. Mss Everywhere in the thickest of the fight, he seemed to bear | = a charmed life. - His powerful yoice shouted directions and encouragement. | The big trapper ful arm struck them down. And thus the battle went on. Col. True had been twice wounded. bs Dead and dying men} Were everywhere. a ae and Allan, side by side, loaded and fired their _ tifles, ' - Time passed, and yet the battle raged. Kit Carson had ' one hope. = Night was at hand. If the foe could be held off until dark- | Ne. as we kin only hold ther varmints off a while longer,” said Kit to Col. True during a lull in the battle, “I reckon we kin fool ’em yet.” : - “God grant that we may,” said the fort’s commandant, earnestly. _ Darkness now rapidly shut down over the seene. It for a time made it all the more horrid. ~The dark demon-like forms of the savages in the Tight of he blazing gunpowder, made the. scene hideous indeed. It ‘required nerve to face it. _ But, as Kit had fancied, the coming of night put an end ¢ to the battle for a time. Slowly the Indian foe withdrew to a safe distance. Occasional shots were fired, but the main conflict, was over. de the stockade. Altogether it was a terrifying scene which those in the fort looked out upon. Words ‘cannot, express it. _ The border men rested upon their arms. But, though thus y the victory was with them, the end was not yet. - They looked forward to the uncertain morrow. What would it bring forth? Would it. be victory, or. death and Shes? Alf was uncertainty and veernty ee . CHAPTER a eee curren. “ALICE MISSING, The Indian horde Gada ped. without the stockade, waiting , for daylight to continue their ‘attack, Kit Carson was not idle. He knew the importance lof ise of the cannon. e can switch them around and bring ‘em tew bear on ks we kin whip ’em,” he declared. ngly, work was at once begun, and many willing i engaged in the task... e strong men of the garrison | were e formulating new and thrilling pe y said Allan, “I have a plan, Let us e scoutin ; aaa outside the stockade ae see if we ape ck out some’ ee were enthused with the idea. nd. equipped, they. hs Lae tee hour jeter in an f the fort the he’ neni the ‘light of the block- the watch- -fires, was left behind s efor the coming of the dawn and the | they w oe safe from wie eee be which BOY PARDS. eRe rever, he came face to face with Blackfeet his power- | e demons now amused themselves firing the ‘cabins out-| fas engaged, I ight Gia' ‘settlers? wives and. the children | ae ae lei she fancied that they “were going upon a canoe ~ [es and her childish desire was at once aroused to go with them, “Alice go too!” she said eagerly, breaking unobserved eno ‘ |the group. | She seampered into the gloom and was just in time to see ithe dim forms of the two boys vanish through the em- — brasure. . lice catch ’em!” she cried gleefully. “Me go too!” She reached the embrasure and crept through it. Down the grassy slope she climped with wondrous skill. } Ses; There was a black patch of woods intervening to the river bank, But Alice-knew the path\and vanished in ‘the | pales with the firm belief that she was able to overtake the , boys. | Meanwhile, Allan and Harry, upon passing through the /embrasure, had turned in almost an exactly opposite di- | rection. Cautiously they passed on around the angle of the stock- — ade. There was a sentry above, but the. gloom was too thick for the boys’ forms to be observed. : | This very fact impressed them with a peculiar sense of bile and of danger. “Upon my word,” muttered Harry, “what on earth is to ‘| prevent their springing a surprise upon the fort? The | Blackfeet could creep here and actually invade the stockade. ° “You are right!” said Allan, in a troubled manner. “Ought we not to go back and see that this is guarded against?” — “Tt will spoil our scouting trip,” said Harry. “pet us take ailook about first. There seems to be no immediate ‘denR ES "i We can look out for that later.” This was decided upon, and the boys plunged deeper into the gloom. Soon they had reached a point upon the woode shore some distance from the fort. ; The light from the stockade was now reflected against the dark sky, and by it the boys saw several dark forms upon — the stockade and clearly outlined against the sky. Their position at that moment was in the shadow o dark copse, not twenty feet from the swirling current oF | yiver, “Heavens!” exclaimed Allan True, with @ shiver. foolish thing for them to do. | anyone here below!” The words had barely left his lips when ‘hate was a: click and a report, and one of the white settlers upon t stockade was seen to throw UP. his ar ms and fall. The ° then vanished. “This is dreadful!” said Hanes “But we, Gare got to out for ourselves now, Allan. The foe are all about They remained perfecly quiet for a moment in, the | They could hear and almost feel dusky forms mo about them. They would sige haye moved away, t would have been seg o have done so and remain discovered. Suddenly a yoleanic burst of flame leaped from one embrasures of the fort. There was a thunderous roar, and a cannon pall came rt ing down into the copse. The defenders. of the s rooted had brought a cannon to bear upon the spot. ; Of course, to remain longer in the copse was not consi t nt with safety. The boys realized this well enough. But what was nea ‘Both laid flat ina little hollow in th “Perhaps we will escape getting hit b ground!” ‘said Harry. “We can trust to luck. “Tt seems to be our “only course!” agreed Allan, in a per. “Ah! I believe our red neighbors are getting ou This” was, true. The savages had a wholesome fear | cannon, which now sent showers of hot shot down as copse. It was a living wonder that the she ‘a dts pins ‘ P nt in " 4 e savages go out in a urry. i. river bank, coe te dim Hea the boys « | | | i ind. ying flat 0 : Thay, bake

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ae BOY PARDS. % Tt was necesSary to warn the garrison of the intended at- tack. Could they succeed in doing this their scouting trip would not have been in vain. _ In the gloom they stood the risk of being taken for say- ages and shot down. This fact was an unpleasant one. But if they could cut off the Indians and reach that part of the fort from which they had emerged they might gain their ends, With all haste they set out across the neck of land. For- tunately this was covered with a. low growth of ferns through which they were able to creep silently and unseen. When they had crossed this strip they were satisfied that they were now fully one hundred yards ahead of the sav- ages, ‘ The grassy ramparts were now reached. The boys made fox the embrasure, but suddenly there was an ominous click, and a sharp voice said: ; “Halt!” Who goes there?” ; Allan recognized the sentry’s voice, and.answered: “Tt’s all right, Mr. Farley. The Blackfeet are coming along the river bank to make an attack on this side of the fort. They are not two hundred yards below here now. Call every man to this part of the fort!” *“Great guns!” gasped Farley. “And to think we moved _ them cannon away from hyar just now. Well, well! Ill i ¥ ei xf iy ; But - give the alarm!” ‘With which he placed a horn to his mouth and blew a loud blast. It was the alarm agreed upon, and the result was thrilling. In an instant the whole garrison was flocking to the spot. _ The most intense excitement reigned. _ Col. True and Kit Carson were among the first upon the spot. _ As soon as they learned from the boys how matters were, Kit Carson, in his bluff manner, cried: “Waal, by jingo! I must give these lads credit fer good clean grit. Thar’s not many of us here could have done age thay have done, an’ cum back with our ha’r on. That’s a The boys felt mighty proud of this push compliment. Hi tana ‘ aw, leaving many dead and dying upon It was another signal victory for the settlers. hwerelet loose. : AER RD: storm had come, and for a time it raged with bitter RA ies) 3 : U %i : + | offered no resistance. _ They fled in wild confusion, leaving their camp effects be- — : Injun?” A toy . “Yve Daylight was at hand. A scouting party was organized and ventured from the fort. Kit Carson led it, but to the surprise of the settlers, noth- ing was to be seen of the Blackfeet anywhere. Careful reconnoitering “showed that the decamped from the vicinity. The joyful news could hardly be believed by the garrison. The repulse of the night before had disheartened the sav- ages. that the Blackfeet were returning en masse to the upper. reservation near the territorial line. This would seem to indicate that they had abandoned the war for a time, if not forever, - In one sense this was joyful news to the settlers. But, on the other hand, what of little Alice True? was indeed in the power of the Blackfeet at once give pursuit, A pursuit party was quickly organized. Kit Carson had volunteered to lead it, and Col. True was to lead another. — Of course, enovgh men were to be left in the fort to de- | fend it. But everybody was interested in the search for little Alice. ; Harry Mains had done his best to comfort Myrtle. “Tf it is the power of hurhan beings to rescue your sister, I will do it!” he said, resolutely. Then he went in quest of Allan, could not be found anywhere. > Inquiry did not result in learning his whereabouts. Then it was rememberéd that he had been missing since the re- port of little Alice’s disappearance. f ; At last one man was found who remembered seeing him in company with the old Assiniboine chief, Black Dog. This was the last seen of him. that he had gone with Black Dog upbn the quest. “That is queer!” thought Harry. for me?” 5 - But Harry was resolved to participate in the quest the same. ; If she a just Accordingly, when the’ party of settlers, fully one hun- — , rode out of the stockade, — dred in number, and mounted Harry was with them. y had certainly — : The Assiniboine runners came in with startling reports — , it was necessary to _ : But to his surprise he | It was natural to presume i: “Why did he not wait - Kit Carson led the way, and through the vast forest they s picked their way. Around Tall Butte they went, and finally — came upon the Blackfeet camp. To their surprise the latter — Lt hind them. The victorious whites took possession of them. — A Blackfeet warrior was captured, and from him was — wrung a positive statement that the little white girl was’ in the possession of Black Thunder or his band. | + What was to be done? This was not an casy thing to decide. But Kit Carson was not to be beaten. ; pean: f d q not ; he This announcement only served to intensify the mystery. — The pursuit. of the Blackfeet was abandoned. ‘The party divided and spread through the woods. The sagacity of Kit Carson had hit. upon self and got lost. | fallen asleep, ar Waal,” said Kit Carson, tersely, « he Assiniboine shook his head. “Go away in canoe,” he said. “Go Bannan he een ve got it” evied Hany Main a eure aie sy } > eae = aie the right Mea, that the child might have strayed into the woods by her- + - a oe

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sen home. Pérhaps by Allan and Black Dog.” | The Assiniboine trailer seemed to confirm this theory. | “Yes,” he said earnestly. “One white man, one Injun; bbe Assiniboine.” ‘That settles it,” cried Harry. | + fort.” | A great cheer went up. ‘On to the fort!” “We'll surely find them at Away dashed the cavalcade. Striking into a wood path, it ~d not take them long to reach the open clearing. 1e fort was in view. » Up to the gates they rode, and into the stockade. In a “moment ever ybody crowded about them. “Well,” cried David Mains, | who had been left in charge, “have ye found the little one? “Found her?” roared Kit Carson. she ain’t here?” “Here?” exclaimed Mains, in wonderment. Then he stopped. * Everybody gazed toward the shore. A Dent canoe had glided into view, and from it sprang a tall; [ies savage. In the canoe sat Allan True with happy “Do ye mean to tell us Fs ih “Up the slope eame Black Dog, with the form of: little Alice | dripping wet\in his arms. It was known in a moment that the rescue was made, A great cheer’went up. In ‘a few moments the lost child iss was in its mother’s arms. It was a moment of supreme joy. Harry had rushed down to meet his pal, but at that mo- ment a terrible thing happened. . A puff of smoke came from a fringe of foliage across the _ Yiver, a sharp report, and Allan ih the canoe pitched for- en ward upon his face. i CHAPTER XIX. PREPARING FOR WINTER. aS the mishap which had befallen Allan. Whoever had fired the dastardly Shot from the opposite ank of the river did not show himself or fire again. | In a moment Harry was by the canoe and dragged it gut the wa. There was “Oh, my heavens!” wailed Harry, “he is killed! Oh, this is awful!” y- _ Allan lay in the bottom, white and senseless. red streak of blood across his forehead. Ina pees Kit Carson, Col. True and all the. ‘others were pon the sp en had started back for the canoe. he realized in the flash of time what it meant. ing Blackfoot. Quick as a flash, he raised a rifle an here was an unearthly yell, and a dusky form leaped yp! fo llan’s hurt was avenged. | length upon the green sward. ot ipaaithen learned that his wound was only a slight one. _' In a short while Allan was so far recovered as to be able) pm get about nicely. -He came in for general congratulations. en he related his adventures with Black Dog, and how on had found _ Alice half insensible at the foot of the tree. ? letels worn out. been a death slumber. { certainly looked now ‘as if the settlement was to see bet- ays, e Blackfeet had “‘peen | ‘badly repulsed and were in full} } The Assiniboines all declared that Black ‘Thunder| return to make another attack. no time to lose in Sy oe ready for the winter. cabins were tightly chink ‘ed and plastered, and in ASCs. banks of earth heaped. up. against them. ear of the Blackfeet had now h anise: aThere. was Q fee | - BOY PARDS. was with an awful thrill of horror that all had_ wit- Black Dee tid placed little Alice in her mother’s arms and |. : _ The quick eye of the chief had seen the puff of smoke, and ee .. He knew instinctively that it had been fired by soins owl opt CHAPTER XX. liage and went tumbling down to the water’s edge. Meanwhile Allan aa been taken ashore, and now lay at]. ld had wandered about until she had got com~ oy Then she ag given up to what. would f ; @ joy of the settlers was intense at the outcome ‘of Ahe} ly 4 little Alice has been found by some of the others dnd | Their agaal were closely grouped and tightened with new skins. Buffalo and bear skins were brought in in great quantities and made into robes and garments of various sorts. The Indian is singularly improvident in summer, but bitter experience has taught him to prepare for winter. The dark cloud had seemed to roll away at last, and the spirits of all in the community were high. Life began to take on a brighter aspect. 2 Everybody was keenly interested in making a home on the border: There were no sloths in Fort Point settlement. Fvery man, woman and child worked from morning until night. — It is needless to say that these were happy hours for the — boy pards, Allan and Harry. : Considerable corn and a had been raised despite the — Indian war. ; The new rich land had borne prolifically and goodly har- vest was made. A windmill had been constructed by a genius of the party who hailed from Holland, and a goodly grist was ground. The last big buffalo hunt was over and toothsome. hams hung. in the smokehouse by hundreds. There was enough and more to supply twice the number of people foy the winter. But it is well that ample provision was made. For about this time up the river came a couple " flat- _ boats, bringing a score of new settlers. December was ushered in with howling blasts and a big snowstorm. The thickest of furs became none too warm, and the set-— tlers were content to remain in cover except when it was — neccessary to go out. i The river was frozen solid. It’s smooth surface made’ good © : skating, and fishing through the ice resulted in fabulous: catches of splendid Yellowstone trout. he: Before the winter was over, however, there were thrilling Sees to relieve any feeling of monotony that might — exis oy The ‘AsathiBioines brought in an exciting report of a venge: ful black panther, which roamed in a certain part of the 5H and which no hunter had yet succeeded in brea ¥ ~~ Tides. the savage beast had rather the best of all sud attempts, and two of the Assiniboine hunters had fallen vi tims to its attacks and had heen literally torn to pieces. A sort of terrorism now entered the settlement. — an i Even strong men felt. timorous at entering the woods alone, and unless heavily. armed. Thus affairs were when a hue and cry was raised to. make ‘a general hunt ave and destroy the panther. : of Hey HUNTING THE PANTHER. ‘The move was a popular one. It. aay but little effort to inaugurate a committee of procedure, 4 A party was at once formed to hunt the plack Pp own, “, The boys entered into the spirit of the thing with enthusiasm, They were determined to participate. ars All the great hunters of the settlement got together and laid out a plan of action. ; Alaa patties were organized and a route fal cout for. eac. Lay None ° were to proceed in the same direction. course was laid out for each. f As soon asthe boys found when gain were going a sta they were not long in getting ready. ats Without saying a word to anybody, H and Al lan 3 the Indian chief, Black Dog, set out Ass e snows their snowshoes. _ im many places the snow was six fect deep, so s imagined that the boys couid not proceed vem ihe their snowshoes. 4 For hours Eid kept on. Ther Kkness began to shut down. But Black Dos

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2 Hemlock boughs were cut in great heaps, and a brisk little siceea aud made. Dried meat and biscuits formed the evening -mea _ With the first break of day they were astir again. Once more through the woods they marched. Mile after ‘mile passed by, and at length, in a little wooded vale, Black - Dog paused and bent down over marks in the snow. “What is it?” asked Harry, with interest. _The old chief chuckled. “T am on trail of panther,” he replied. : The two, boys experienced a thrill. moment to them. vhe chief again examined the trail, and then looked to the ‘priming of his gun. “White boy stay here!” he said. tain and find panther. to shoot. See?” _ The chief glided off over the snow, and was soon lost from 4 sig t among the fir trees, __ the boys waited a long while in the snowy dell, but heard bing from Black Dog. er Finally Harry looked up the mountain side, and said: 5 “He ought to be in sight. But that grove of trees obstructs ; one’ s vision. Ah! I will just take a look over this way.” With this he left Allan a moment and went some yards way _ a point from whence he could easily see the moun- side. He was straining his gaze in vain, when the still and osty air was suddenly broken by a ery from Allan, and the sharp report of a rifle. '.Then through the vale there went out a shriek like that of a lost spirit. It was the awful cry of the panther. arry was completely dazed for a moment. é@ saw 4is young pard start to retreat, and saw a long, sinewy, black body flying over the snow. _ “The black panther!” he gasped, for the moment overcome horror, en an awful sight was witnessed. : an instant the. panther was upon him. It was not a “animal, but ferocious, and possessed of terribly sharp th and claws. claws rent Allan’s clothing, and his teeth were set with uwxful grip into the lad’s arm. It was certain that the animal would have torn Allan all | pieces but for the quick work of Harry, ie young settler had an ax in his belt and a hontis knife. ie did not dare to use his rifle. Drawing these from his belt, he rushed forward with eadly resolution. He aimed a blow at the panther with the ay a came the blade upon the animal’s skull. It cleft the l the battle was done. The black panther was dead. ins could hardly realize what he had done. In the It seemed a critical “Black Dog go up moun- Mebbe come down here for white boys is side. t he es fainted. _ CHAPTER ie a CONCLUSION . lan, speak. to me!” ‘wailed Harry, in horror and ee ee I will not have it so!” © et. Black Dog help him. Me see.” oe chief, and he knelt down solici- lad. H come down from the vitness the last of a. scene. ed ae eer his. bee e praised!” fen se I, ain’t dead y Mead ‘Able BOY PARDS. ke of True & Mains. ‘ ‘True, sweet and pure, became his happy w ‘Kit Carson came in from the farther frontier and di % he through many a thrill ing experience, and also ] The old chief looked pleased with the turn of events, put withal there was a troubled light in his eyes. ) “What is the matter, Black Dog?” The old chief shook his head ominously and pointed to thie northeast. “No see way to get back to fort,” he replied. “Heap ve blizzard up there.” ; ' The boys exchanged startled pientes: “A blizzard!” both exclaimed. They well knew what this meant. could have threatened them. “What is to be done?” asked Allan, desperately. All this time the Black Dog had been stripping off the’. panther’s skin. He finished his task and ari sing, said: Hi “We meet blizzard. White boys come wif me.’ The boys were only too glad to follow. They left the dell and followed the old chief on snowshoes for some distance. This brought them eventually to a high’ mound of broken granite right in the heart of the woods. Trees, birches and syeamores grew out of the crevices in- the ledge, and snow was drifted there also. But Black Dog here'paused and lifted a screen of low grow- ing hemlock boughs. “Ugh!” he ejaculated, pointing beyond. The boys saw a low roofed opening under the broken granite. } It was dark and forbidding against the white snow. For — a moment the boys shrank from entering. Black Dog saw and understood their fear. At once he — took his hunting knife in his teeth, saying: : eh “White boys follow Black Dog. No fear. Once this den of panther. Black Dog kill him long ago. No danger now. Stay here till blizzard over.” fee This settled it. They knew — No more awful pecil The boys were not so foolish as to refuse. well enough that the old Indian was right. The blizzard was certainly something to be dreaded. if So they followed him into the disused panther’s den. The — opening was narrow enough, but upon gaining the inside they — were overjoyed and relieved to find that it was a large and ccommodious cavern. a Black Dog went out and brought in some hemlock boughs. 3 There was a great pile of old fagots and refuse wood in the place. A fire was made, the smoke finding its bag out through crevices above. And they were snug enough for’ the time. ' Twenty-four hours the storm raged. Not in the history of ‘ the frontier had a-worse one been known. Maven With high spirits they at once set out for the fort. ; They met with a happy reception when they returned. Awful fears had heen entertained by those in the fort, and a_ searching party had been organized. : | The other hunters had succeeded in reaching the fort be- %; fore the blizzard, not haying traveled as far as the boys. } he moment he thought only of his pard, and ie ‘Of course they had seen nothing of the black panther. But j ‘ ' Nai duced the monst 1’s skin the came dyed the white snow, and Baty saw by Allan’ Ss white whe Aupicana meray nreruce le he ‘3 for a grand ovation. From that time the boys felt that they had eeirrisdl ee Ne Nadia? to manhood. Prosperity shone upon them, and | both © became foremost in the settlement. There were great changes in the Fort Point settlement in the next few years. 3 Tt be- The town itself enlarged to a dozen times its size. came the most important trading post upon that part of iota frontier, — - Fortunes were made and ante: Among those lucky enougl to keep gir they made was the young and responsible firm For Harry and Allan continued to be Mande in ee well as play, and they soon established for themselve name for honor and integrity which was widespread. _ And Harry Mains was made particularly. happy, : wie, The ‘ceremony was celebrated in the old "blockhioude ith many of the old settlers at the wedding. : ig years of peace and happiness were promised ‘lwe hav followed thus far. We have seen our b they succeeded in m F aking a home on es bo done eae let 1 REN of Bs s now beg leave writ

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~NEW MOBILE GUN FOR UNITED STATES ARMY. _ The ordnance department of the army has de- ‘Signed a powerful new mobile gun: which is to be uilt at the Watervliet arsenal, West Troy, N. Y. ‘The gun, which is intended for caterpillar mount, ‘ is 194 millimeters (21 feet 6 inches) long, weighs twelve tons and has an approximate range of ten], iles. The projectile weighs 175 pounds. Two of Ps i se guns will be built for testing at the Aberdeen wing grounds, Maryland. ‘CORNCOBS FOR FUEL: i The humble corncob has come into its own at last he luxury class. City dwellers who use the corn- ob to “prime” their fire have found that, owing to scarcity of the corn crop last fall, cobs have en an airplane stunt in price. Harry Sanderson, eary County farmer, living near Junction City, - Kan., one of the few men who had a good crop last all, is making money hand over fist selling cobs. y people drive out to his farm, shovel the cobs 0 their wagon and pay him $2 a load for them. e rend far exceeds the supply. Mirine siti FROGS IN SPIGOTS. Residents of Clarkston, Wash., have appealed to f te Fish Commissioner L. H. Darwin for some ef from a visitation of frogs. ( taken to joy riding thr ough the town’s water ‘Ogs. when they draw ‘their morning glass of r, and before venturing to take a bath the cau- esident listens for the song of the unbidden efore taking a plunge. Darwin recommends that. ; ba s and pickerel, the natural enemies of frogs, ii tu kel Toes in a town’ $ reservoir. PLUCK AND LUCK. IN TERES TING AR TICL ES Tt seems the frogs] _ People are greeted with the sprightly chirp | ter of an inch thick, and went thr ough the fe raft, for which vessels the light wood has extensi ,|of cork and looks like poplar. 0 -| port the weight of several men. é cked ne Trixie on she, j eobered dite vestibule io : oe | Grande. — Four or five years suffices shor To-.demonstrate the truth of this Trixie was © brought into court and scampered about among the jurors, who later returned a verdict for the dog's: owner. ON A CAKE OF ICE IN A BATHING SUIT. When most people sit by the fireside recalling the | “good old summertime” William Pilz, of Chicago, floats around Lake Michigan on a cake of ice, clad | in a bathing suit. : Recently Pilz set out for his, icy plunge armed s with a hatchet and a bathrobe. Chopping a man’s sized bathtub in the foot-thick ice Pilz plunged in —<isporting like a polar bear for some time. dae It was easy sliding into the water, but getting BS out was a different matter entirely. Try as he ee would, Pilz could not get a solid ‘footing on the © slippery sides of his bathtub. After repeated at- tempts, all hending in a “shoot | ‘the chute” back into the icy water, Pilz summoned aid. Securely — planting his arctic-clad feet on the ice, his rescuer yanked Pilz from the water. “Enjoyed the water immensely,” said Pilz, “but couldn’t get out. Thanks, very much, old man,’ and snuggling comfortably into his bathrobe the Chicago human polar bear beat it for his comfy fireside. LIGHT WOODS. HGS The best known of the lighter than cork wo a ; is the balsa variety, the lightness of which was vially demonstrated by a yacht club, which, by yr of novel invitation to an “affair,” sent out posta cards made of balsa wood. The cards were almos as long and wide as a cigar bex and about a q a 1-cent stamp. Balsa in the Ibero-American countries meand been used throughout the southern parts of thi isphere. Balsa wood is about one-half tl Its streng siderable, a moderate sized plank being ab ae u ‘parts lies mostly in the oS made for its use in aircraft, li The balsa is a luxuriant fe ‘growth. Tt occurs generally south of the ons of | a tree 50 or bat fe

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PLUCK AND LUCK. GOOD READING CADETS ALL IN DEBT, SAYS WEST POINT The cadet at West Point in these high cost of 2 hiding days. cannot keep out of debt on his pay, ac- g cording to the annual report of Colonel Tillman, the ~ superintendent, recently made public. It costs $1 a day to board a cadet and Uncle Sam allows only 40 cents. Besides this subsistence allowance the eadet gets $600 a year. This now barely meets cost of uniforms and laundry. On March 31, 1917, the os doe classes then at West Point were shia 844.33 in _ debt . BARBERS VICTIMS. - Some on@ played a joke on the four barbers of erea, a suburb of Cleveland, Ohio, a joke they do t relish. Haircuts went to 40 cents there recently nd shaves to ‘20 cents. Then posters appeared an- ouncing that a new shop would open which would these prices to. 30 and 15 cents. The four old s promptly announced a cut to 25 and 10 cents, e i ctive the day of the opening.of the new shop. e day the new place was to have opened two thing dummies appeared in its window with a ‘ sign around their necks: “We had lots of fun. Did the other . four? ?” The prices are still 40 and 20 BATTLE WITH APES. d off was et New on the programme. “Tt was tiny which a man and woman did battle for their by the courage and presence of mind of some 1e Prof. Samwells’ troupe of trained animals, sisting of | goats, dogs, cats and five large apes. wells handled the animals himself while on’ the aay: and their assistants abt ety in 25 were képt | in a large eage, and this been looked after by Mrs. Samwells, he animals out and returning th her husband was through \ wi ike a lady and rode about the stage awn by’ one of the dogs. © the state as rs. pre it against a couple onster ; en ‘aged Bea EES Ate i ee as the patrol wagon arrived were 2 taken to the. Mere at aches of the theater that the enraged brutes | of tne: evening’s phiertdinmone was fur- ‘The tendons were completely severad and there were a dozen wounds, reaching from the tips of the ‘fingers far up on the wrist. The wounds made by the animals’ teeth looked ‘as if they had been in- ees and after this was done’ and the dressing ap- | plied Mrs. Samy m to them. | art of the performance the largest When The professor patted it on the head and then — stooped to adjust the harness on the canine steed. Then, quick as a flash, the cunning brute sprang from the vehicle and fastened its long tusks in his wrist, driving them clear to the bone. In an in- stant the house was in an uproar, women screamed _ and strong mer turned their heads aside as the mad-— dened brute bit and tore at the man’s arm, while his screams for help ran through the building. “Grace! Grace! Take him off! He is killing me!” shouted Samwells to his wife. Mrs. Samwells, who was holding another huge ape in her arms, threw. the animal from her and rushed on the stage to her | husband’s assistance. She seized the big ape by | the throat and tried with all her strength to choke the beast in order to open its jaws, but she might as well have tried to strangle a Bengal tiger. She then did what few men would have’ done— i thrust her hand into the brute’s mouth and by a> superhuman effort wrenched the terrible jaws apart. _ It was just at this instant that the ape which Mrs. 4 Samwells had left in the wing sprang on the stage, : as if to the assistance of its comrade. There was — a ery of “Look out for the other one!” and the next instant the newcomer had sheer woman by the left hand and driven its sharp teeth clear through “ib Samwells, now free from the gr. aspsof the first mon- % ster, rushed to aid his wife, but he could render : Sut little assistance, as pean his hands were almost, corn to pieces. e: ‘At this moment sever al men rushed on the ogee snd the fierce brutes were beaten into insensibility - Ms with clubs and pieces of board torn from the scenery. © The ‘victims were carried from the stage and as soon. ceiving hospital. 4k ‘ Dr: Simpson, who was in Seiten haios: found ite the man’s left thumb was almost torn from the han flicted by a tiger, so badly was the flesh torn an lacerated. Every one gf the wounds had to be sewed. vells was attended to. nearly so badly. injured as her husband. a Mrs. Samwells said that this was the second time — She was not i aie, the same brute i had attacked her husband. They were showing in San Jose on ‘Thanksgiving oi and after the street parade the brute sprang Sau hand igi he eae Hh aeah ia! - and Hays his _

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HEATING RIVETS ELECTRICALLY. i With the employment of women in many forms _ of work heretofore considered too heavy for them it has ‘been necessary to modify the equipment and . form of work in numerous instances. Such a case = is the heating of rivets by electricity in char ge of _ women. Instead of portable, sooty forges operated ag _ by turning a heavy crank there has been introduced .. an electrically-heated forge which is clean, simple _ to operate and readily portable. It will heat a stand- ard rivet in 30 seconds. _WITH HELD HUSBAND PRISONER WITH. GUN. aoe Declaring that his wife had “abducted him, 2 marched him through the streets with her hand on ~~ a revolver hidden in a hand-bag, and held him a pris- - oner at the point of a weapon for three days and ‘nights in an-apartment in West Baker street,” F. R. ‘Campbell? a railroad engineer, has asked the Munici- pal Court of Atlanta, Ga., for a peace warrant against his alleged belligerent spouse. Asked by an attorney why he did not take the pishot away from his wife, Campbell said: “Simply because she’s a better man than I am.” _. And the lawyer reddened when Campbell added: eg A | like to see you try to take a pistol away from A Bes z i Fe + ae Be bt uae $200 peace bond was ordered. ~ SUGAR BEETS SOAR $5 .A TON. Sugar beet growers are contracting their 1919 rop of beets for delivery at $10.a ton, a price which is. According to a representative of the United tes Department of Agriculture, who recently re- ned from an extensive trip through the sugar t areas of the ‘United States, the prospects for 1919 crop are excellent. -An acreage'increase of from 20 to 25 per cent over A plantings of last | ear is indicated. The United States constimes about 4, 000, 000 tons _ of sugar a year under normal conditions, and of this mount approximately 1,000, 000 tons, consisting of : ae beet and cane sugar, are of domestic ag The “British Batteship. Saaaed ieiabeie the de Janeiro, building for Brazil and taken over British when the war opened, is notable for t that she has no less than seven two-gun | ti 2 a total of fourteen 12-inch. ey NY tate: PLUCK AND LUCK. FROM ALL ‘POINTS st from $3.50 to $5 a ton higher than pré-war fig- | said he could not avoid the conclusion th as her main battery. Her protection of nine inches of side armor is reinformed by three protective — decks, 17 main bulkheads and 365 water-tight com- _ partments. The ship, according to the Engineer, is a type quite alien to British naval ideas, which run just now to fewer guns of heavier caliber, and in — spite of her formidable armament she is not a very. popular ship. 150,000 SOLDIERS ATTENDING A. &. F. SCHOOLS. Brig. Gen. Robert I. Rees, U. S. A., formerly in — charge of the army activities at colleges, has com- — plete supervision over the educational work of sol- | diers in the American Expeditionary Force in France and Germany. The matter of arranging the — curriculum and determining the number and loca- tion of the schools is entirely within the control of — General Rees. The latest reports received from the © educational headquarters in France show that 150,- 900 men are now enrolled in the various schools © established by the A. E. F. The courses include ag- _ ricultural and engineering branches as well as the — arts and sciences. Reports indicate that nearly 15, 000°men are in attendance at the American Arm: University at Beune, France, alone. RY a 2: 4 ANCIENT SHIP WONDER. | : An ancient Syracusan ship—a Greek 1 Masreaiee i —that carried vast cargoes and had a gymna bath, lounge and gardens aboard, was describ Prof. W. S. Ferguson of Harvard in a lectu Boston, Mass., on Greek economic development. _ Prof. Ferguson gave a minute deseription 0 ti great ship, the wonder of its time.. He said i of the three-deck type, with 20 banks of oars, required one whole year in building and which. manned by a crew of 300 sailors, together with 6 10 marines. In its hold it could carry 110,00! els of wheat, wool, thousands of jars of alt P and other foodstuffs. Its cabins were decorated 1 elaborate mosaics, one set of them ‘picturing | the Iliad. Its chambers included a gymnasit lounge with a “book shelf,” a bath provided ' gallons of water, stalls for horses, “garde conservatories, and, in addition to all these and necessities, it had equipment and e@ defense which gave it the character almo ship of war. In such achievements as. the ship having been built at a time even when eco: decay had begun to beset Greece, Prof. of Greek oe in eae develep Hittle ae he oaks a

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Fr ie ORES y . aie feel hs alae” LUCKY 10E BROWN": 4 THE SMARTEST ae IN NEW YORK s Eas By J, P. RICHARDS ‘(A serial story) CHAPTER IX (Continued). “Near here?” asked Joe. “I know nothing of the city, remember.” ' “Where will you start from?” «The Astor House, New York.” » “Stopping there?” “Yes, till I can. get a better place.” ~. “Rather swell for a boy like you, isn’t it?” ae - «Possibly. I am not penniless, Mr. Ludlum.” “You are fortunate, and it is none of my business here you stay. Better take a Greenpoint car at the New York entrance of the Brooklyn Bridge. It Will take vou directly to South Ninth street, tt is + dix coke and, for a Meatoee: the best: “ Mare nen out. rather liked the ‘des’ of being a detective. gave promise of adventure. And then the pay! enty-five per: for a boy like him! He had never of such a thing. hy; if I get two weeks of it with board free shall have fifty dollars clear,” thought Joe. ° fe -eturned to the Astor House, determined to 1 SO ‘in sleep, for although Mr. Lud-| a 80, acy an idea yin he oe PLUCK AND. LUCK. lhe said to himself. Ma eeabas sae hire hye te ae “Senator Blakelee! I might ~ have guessed.” i And so he might, for the Senator’s fame had ex-. ~ tended even to Little Indian. se “Was there ever such luck?” thought Joe. “Here. a I have only been two days in New York, and I am | bumping up. against all kinds of queer things.” He put the card carefully away in his pocket- book. Ree But for the present he had no intention of calling i on Senator Blakelee. “He just wrote>that,as a matter of politeness,” e a thought Joe. “If I was to chase him up he would be sure to turn me down.” ay Joe slept for three hours and awoke ready to. ie make a night of it, if necessity required. cas Promptly at nine o’clock he presented himself at the number on South Ninth street. 4 A faded looking woman opened the door. “Mr. Ludlum has the front room .on the next floor,” she said. “I believe he is in. You can g0 right up.” 3 Joe ascended the stairg and knocked on the door. x “Come in!? Mr. Ludlum’ $ voice cease evel’ seen. It was most cosily furnished. if The wails Riche wed utes SO bat queer ties. { ‘Every chair was an easy one. A cheerful fire burned. under the ‘mantel-piece., as Mr. Ludlum, i in dressing-gown and slippers, le back, smoking a handsome meerschaum. 5 MY ‘Well, so you are on time! Vy he exclaimed. “That’s the first ‘point i in your favor. Do you smoked eR ¥ hie “No, sir,” replied Joe. aa i “So? Sit down. Make yourself “at! home, shan’t be on the move for an hour or so yet.. E you are not a sleepy- head. You probably on’t |much sleep to-night.” te fan ead Baio pe Ui I can do any- ees a ea a “Wise boy! she person t ri de looking ” ei i “J thought as much,” said Joe, droppi chair, “30 ‘T put in baie hours’ oe Wye 5 ae ee x Then hah came Pate cocked 2

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PLUCK AND LUCK. 7 AF TER BLACK DIAMONDS OR——— THE BOYS OF COAL SHAFT NO. 3 By WILLIAM WADE (A Serial Story) es CHAPTER VIII. ETTA SEES ROB NEWTON AT WORK. “But he used to be one of your crowd before he ent to work in the mine, and he could be yet!” re- rted Jane. It’s his own fault that he doesn’t come and see ; now, and because he doesn’t run with our hoy a said Tmily. 1 saw Harry to-day, and. he said that he was 1g with Bob Newton last night, and asked Bob he didn’t come out with the girls any more, and Newton said that he was too busy with his es nowadays, ” went on Jane. And you ‘say, he hasn’t always worked in the nes. now; then? vet : his father he had gambled away all. of. bis money and ~~ thing to ae care of his mother, so he started to’ ng home to fake her ap ines to her guardy. |: i way, Etta,” said Jane as they were part- you say to a trip down in the mine? own, and Will has said a dozen ae upon as the time for here wasn’t waething left, and Bob had to do some- |. Id oar us down. Why not go tn cere and the balk sa I the girl ed up her lips in a pucker which told that she was going to have her own way about this. Into the library of the Merlin home she rushed — when they reached the grounds, and threw her arms about the old man. “Guardy, I’ve brought you your present, and you’d better tell me it’s pretty or I won’t love you any more!” taking her arms away and perching on the | Side of his chair as she handed him a pair of cuff- — links. “Well, well, girlie, I should say they are pretty! Put your head down here and let me kiss you,” as the old fellow reached an arm about her waist Bis ; touched his lips to hers. “Now, Guardy, the girls want to go down in the mine to-morrow morning, and Will said he would take us down, but he says we can’t see the men at work, and I don’t see any fun of going if the ene are not at work.” : “Well, my dearie, you shall see them and nani they dig. Ill go down with you girls in the morn-— ing and we’ll see the whole thing.” “That’s an old dear,” as she threw her aims » about the man’s neck again, “I knew you would, you old sweetheart!” The man turned again to his writing and ites girl went to her room to sit down and think over the events of the day. - “Qh, Jane, Guardy’s ‘pole down. with us ‘this morning!” exclaimed Etta, as she rushed into the jarms of Jang the next morning at that girl’s home. ¥ “He told me last night that he would go with us and that we’d see the men at work, and all that. Isn’t he just the finest old dear of a Guardy?” - “Then Will’s not going with us?” asked Jane, “Yes, he’s going, too, but he told me last that we couldn’t see the men at work, and so I \to Guardy and he. said he’d fexe) down ath, us: . |that we'd see everything. ” ee ane with Gree spir its the cys all started away fr to the Ailes of the coal mine of aise ieee ‘Company, having first called up Mr. Merlin oad him of their coming. yet “Oh, ho! Look at Guardy! exclaimed | she ‘caught sight of the portly operator ina old over ae A ih sass and cae i many e slowly, as he signal ras cates ¢ i the bottom . a th tr?

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26 3 ‘PLUCK AND LUCK, PLUCK AND LUCK. Seores of canaries have been carried away es their cages lately by butcher-birds, who by the thou- Nf Beta aise Geen ce i sands have taken up their winter abode in the fast- - j NEW ’ ’ ; nesses of Sutro forest California. The butcher-bird — ‘ is described as a-first cousin’ to the hawk, is about — : one-quarter the size and possesses a predatory. bill. TERMS TO SUBSCRIBERS It is his habit to cirele high in the sky until his sharp eile a eyes catch sight of a canary as it perches in a cage hung on some veranda. Then, when it is \satisfied | that its movements are not being watched, it swoops — noiselessly down, thrusts its talons and hooked beak through the bars of the cage, quills the luckless bird © from its domicile and flies swiftly away with its — prey. Sometimes the butcher-birds seem to be sat- A isfied ‘with the mere killing of the song-bird. The e butcher-birds hibernate each winter in Sutro forest, — but their number this year is greater than ever be- ~ fore. In the summer they fly to warmer climates. — , i ¥ 06 Cents .i5 Cents Bingle Copies ...........6. Z, One Copy Three Months .. One Copy Six Months .... > One Copy One Year .........2..005% Lecak Casiaintes 3.00 se POSTAGE FREE HOW TO SEND MONEY—At our risk send P. 0. Money Order. Check or Registered Letter; remittances in any other pare) Way are at your risk, We accept Postage Stamps the same as ~ | ash. When sending silver wrap the Coin in a separate piece : of paper to avoid cutting the envelope. Write your name and tate | address plainly. Address letters to HARRY E. WOLFF, Publisher, Al ia 166 West 28d St., New York GRINS AND CHUCKLES . Some one had left a button on the table in the sagt taurant in place of a tip. “Ah, well,” philosophized the wajter, “everything comes to ei isha waits. sh . GOOD CURRENT NEWS ARTICLES : oe he Daily Mail Petal a on September 29, last, _ Freddie—Are you the trained nursé mamma sai l was coming? Nurse—Yes, dear, I’m the trained nurse. Fr eddie—Let’s see some of your tricks, ee £1 ny of fetes from the new station at. Cagaae: —It‘is stated that the messages received at Sydney 4 eee: eM and distinct, despite direct if 5 ae Willie—Papa, is it sweari ing to talk about old $0 being darned? Papa—No, my son. Why? Willie— *Cause I wish Johnny would keep his darned olds out of my drawer. . | he War SE has announced that the only inction between service buttons to be granted ‘s upon discharge will be in the case of wound- ~ All men who were wounded in action will ive silver buttons, and the others’ will receive Ze buttons. The discharge button is in the 4 ae Mite. a He acted the poe of ‘i so well in a play last Meant Vee he got a Ping n Fifth avenue family. 3 distribution: “The buttons will be pea to sol- rs upon being discharged, and those who have left the service may obtain them upon appli- ‘High ‘Tinka <ttig/ help! Cool, help! — Mr, Coc What are you kicking up such a row about? E Jinks—Don’t you see how I’m fixed? Mr. Cool—Yes, but I/never saw you in pole yet you couldn't erawl out of. Uehmaihe Cat 8a Fae qr aie Visitoh-Aven't’ you glad you area little 2 tle Girl—No; Vd ia be a little boy. ‘Visita Sb move ihe Redfield eae. 18 years, it has been announced. e @ moving of 1,300 bodies und hun- |) -_ Redfield cemetery is ‘one of | over elethin: ‘Little Girl—Mother. isa soft eette ae in eae pe It ree ‘Be nei piety oe it won’t pale ata ! ence, ; oH A little angor boy sintised both his his se eacher not a little recen gies the followi

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ye OLD MAN GOOD SHOT. __ Although, past the allotted threescore and ten feet 1 at Albertson of Pekin, Ill. ll... is. still active , as a Nimrod, and never goes duck “hunting without Beating the limM—fifteen ducks. Mr: Albertson, who was a former member of the lower house in congress, belorigs to the Duck Island Gun ‘Club, _ which has the distinction of having had for mem- bers Benjamin Harrison and Grover Cleveland. The 4 limit of membership is ‘sixty, and no new members are taken in except when there is a vacancy caused by death or resignation. Mr. Albertson has been oe ardent fogs hunter since 1860. ; BROKEN NECK NO BAR. William E. Steward, a former resident of River- ton, Ohio, is-one of the few-persons with broken aot cks who recovered. Mr. Steward was injured in Washington and for a year lay ina hospital, where h he was treated for a broken vertebrae. ‘the finally overed so that he could be released from the hos- , but was obliged to wear a plaster cast about eck, ‘as the vertebrae would not hold his head . After wearing the cast from six to nine months neck became stronger and the support was dis- rded. Mr. Steward is now visiting Coos’ County, ind, although his neck is still a little stiff, he is able O earn a living. He has been working on a drain- 1g) eens} in the Sutro basin in California. CALIFORNIA’S GOLD. e first gold in California was discovered sev- one years ago, on January 24, 1848, by James on Mayshall. He was a native of New Jersey ge laneng phi: some rocks to make a eae ‘Wild eitenene Followed the ieee and ousands of miners and adventurers to the Golden Marshall, the discoverer, did not profit by a as would have spent his last ha in ‘pov- Pf CO erick 6 OF OLDEST. CANAL, | dest canal in the world, dating back nearly} PLUCK AND LUCK. A FEW GOOD ITEMS —_— | the best possible care and everything possible is be- — id gone West and settled on the site of Sacra-} |limited to a few varieties, such as dolls, “| models and the like. A great change has taken plac |says S. Kamiyama in the Japan. Magazine. La: mmortal rush of the “forty-niners” brought, ' as for its own. ars, and also eet aaa canal, measuring un ot The canal is now to be rebuilt and impr oved, says. the Scientific American. The project is too vast to be done at a single operation and the funds are not at hand. At present about $6,000,000 is available, and this sum will be used for the improvement’ of a section about 100 miles in length, leaving to a © later, date, when funds can be accumulated, the re- — construction of other sections. The work is to be undertaken by American engineers. WOUNDED MEN IN NEW YORK. _ A pathetic reminder that we have been engaged ae in the great war is Debarkation Hospital No. 3, in | the busy shopping district on Sixth avenue, between ee: Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets, New York City. Bs In this large building group ao less seriously wound- Ais ed men are allowed to sit comfortably at every s window in the large building, both on the avenue | x and in the side streets. The men look longingly at the passing throngs of people, many perhaps | in the — hope that they may see some relative or friend. Numerous passers-by greet the wounded men by 2 waving hands, the men returning the salutation, bs Relatives are allowed i in the hospital at certain stated — times. One reassuring fact that strikes those who | Ee pass the hospital is that the men inside are given 3 ing done for them that medical science and kindly — a attention for their comfort can do. The wounded > rh men at the windows look happy,, despite their, we opts 3 TOY-MAKING IN JAPAN. Four years ago the export of Japanese pth was year the total value of toys exported from Japa amounted to $4,200,000, and in 1918 will exceed $ 000,000. Thus the “land of dolls and flowers,’ ; Japan has been so charmingly called, has been ra: g- + formed into a country creating playthings of ev ~| description for the children of foreign lands, a i One might have supposed that. owing to ‘a ness of labor in Japan it long ago would hay est source of supply for the toy - off of the. German supp 1 never attempted seriou Pr

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{TEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST » ATR DUEL OVER | The Paris police have hoa a hand in the proposed aerial duel with machine guns between Leon Vaudecrane and Robert Schreeber, formerly army avi- pe ators. ‘The police give’ two rea- sons why the duel should not be held. One is that duelling i is for-} _bidden and the other is that peo- -.. “ple below would be in danger. ~~ Tt is’ suggested, however, that ‘the aviators might hold their duel over the sea. 2 CUB BEAR STARTLES TOWN A cub bear about ten months old, caused much excitement when it walked into Moose Lake, - Minn., and scratched at the back ‘door of a restaurant. The cook thought it was the owner’s dog. Her discovery that it was not be- gan a series of activities in the - kitchen which could have been equaled only by the bursting of a high explosive shell. When the ‘cause of the disturbance was learned the men of*the town formed an escort and drove the -cub back to its haunts. Bears . are protected by law and for that reason it was not killed. a a Be HIRI SSPE SST _ * WATERVLIET ARSENAL TO ~~ BE CANNON CE PER. ac bik E ‘It has been officially nounced at ithe: Watervliet (N. On me tiles woe oe GAZI, GIVES “xéu' ‘AN ANY OFHER ON TH ‘war ae eontaing Five Stories of the Best Films ant Half-tone Peenes. from, guess e Wale: Ps bs Oita ie Ry RE i PLUCK AND Merci Tlustrated Coin Valve Books sine, ones Get Posted at Once. $ be the center of the cannon in- b COIN CO., Box 35. Le Rey, ae Y. arsenal that the plant would dustry in the United States. The | —— local gun factory is to be the master gauge of all the shops in the country, the sponsor of every gun manufactured, and its poli- ties as directed by the chief of |ordnance will be those of other | plants in the United States. All patterns of guns are to be made a Watervliet and the organiza- tion of the arsénal is to be amended to accommodate the new demands made upon it. on those compartinents ; tionary ball. the black and immense seller. WOLFF NOV ELTY €0O., 168 W. 23d St., N DOG WORKS LIKE FARM- HAND. Albert McClure, near Nevins Station, Ky., has a spotted coach ‘dog that is a wonder and on which any granger wapld be willing to pay tax, even if it was several times what it is. All this season this dog has worked in the tobacco patch and did. as much in worming the weed as any $3.50-a-day hand. The dog takes his row like a hired hand and with his mouth attends to the pests. Should the worm be too high on the leaf for him to | reach he seems to know that ity would injure the plant for aes to rear up on it, so he barks and | one of the ‘other workers re- the boys. mail, ~~ Authors: velettes,. rom a by George Gilbert. 22 Bors ey on the fe-—Interesting cf aan s—Doings of S80) AIL OF RK mn Hdmund Condon. . FUN AND AMUSEMENT WOLFF NOV ELTY CO., qpent 6, Made of natural white wood turned, with f two compartments; a round, ~. all, FRANK SMITH, 383 Lenox Aven: Ni in nickel letters on the facé of i on the back for attaching it to ing. Send for oue and have som Price 15 cents, or 8 tor 40 cents 5 | post p x sponds and attends to the worm. HLF. jie 1815) Centre st. a Eee bau! Colored Bie. te Panes of > pki ng eo ; Famous. Artists—Fi ine Presswor contains exciting and mysterious detective stories serials and a large amount of other intere in this list... >. = — LATEST 1ss0ks — a 3H # akg COBRA MYSTHRY 2D CORRT SS vy Wiiem eee. THE vase erent * CEAGHE; « vuline Carring- ; far OLD COINS WANTED $2 to $500 HACIL paid for Hundreds of Coins. dated before 1895. Money. I sarge Keep ALL old You may have Coins worth a Premium. Send 10e. for New. = BOY! ANYBODY CAN: NOW LMITATE BIRDS, ~ FOW LS, ANIMALS, STEAM-— BOAT WHISTLES, MUSICAL ETC, with New book, | (ilius- OH, BR INSTRUMENTS, mouth and hands, “Mimiery simplified” trated), reveals how. Surpris- ingly easy. 37. bnitations — complete, 25 cents, postpaid. Address all orders to _ Be No. 165 W. 23d St., TRICK CUP. black ball, fits the other is a sta-— By a little practice you ae A a Sreat trick novelty — ball Vanish ; Price ie, postpaid: TWwo- CARD MONTE : This famous trick , ‘gets th You. pick up a card when you look at it you ang you thought you had, mail, postpaid, haven’t got the card Price 10c, ‘SHERIFF BADGE. + a rahe i With this badge so tached to your coat ye f vest you can shaw. Now 29 THE it OOR, by E rs wanved Hy 30 THY” nt Me hoa ARI Je nod LAW MAKER |. BREAKER,» Poynter.

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Indigestion—dyspepsia—sour stom- achs—bloated,gassy stomachs—belchy, miserable-feeling stomachs—these are Acid-Stomachs, What 2 lot of misery they cause! How Acid-Stomach, with its day- after-day sufferings, does take the joy out of lifel Not only that — Acid- Stomach is always undermining one’s health. Think of what acid does to the teeth-—how the acid eats through the enamel, causing them to decay. Is it any wonder, then, that Acid- Stomach saps the strength of the Strongest bodies and wrecks the health of s0 many people? You see ACID-STOMACH victims everywhere always ailing. They can’t tell exactly what is the matter; all they say is, ‘‘I don’t feel well’’—“‘I’m all in; tired, si¢kly.’? If they only knew it, nine times out of ten it is Acid-Stomach that is ailing. them. 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Doctor Says: “You Never See Aged Fat People” The physician is telling these two’ patients, each , of whom feels ‘‘more or less upset most of the time,” that if they reduce their weight they will become healthier, more contented—and longer lived. Overstoutness imperils the health in many ways. The accumulations of adipose tissue, packed around the vital organs, cause serious disorders, one of the most dangerous being the lia- bility ‘topsudden HEART FAILURE. If you are corpulent, you know the strain u a your heart, particularly when compelle undergo ‘some unexpected activity. youn life is no stronger than your heart. Don’t risk untimely death. Ask any physician what this means! REDUCE WEIGHT HAPPILY! _ Fat people are often vietims of apoplexy, collapse from heat or sunstroke. The risk of accidents is greater than among persons of normal weight. When fat people become ill from almost any ailment their risk of death is greater. And you want to live! Adiposity dulls the mental as well as the physical processes. It\impedes progress to- ward social) or professional, or business Beforean@é success. ‘It is the foe to efficiency, sym- After metry and personal beauty. Become slender! Do it by the best self- treatment in the world. Follow the pleasant and inexpensive AT Se MAIL OR> BY: MAIL Korein system by taking OIL. OF KOREIN and apply- ing the simple seven directions to your own life. Basy and satisfying. No thyroid, no salts, no calomel; eat all you need, no tedious exercising. The Korein system is a delight to overstout persons who have the ambition and good sense to reduce their size. Obtain. Oil of Korein In any busy drug store. The directions of Korein system ac- company it; also the $100.00 GUARANTEE that you will reduce 10 to 40 Ibs., or more (whatever, you need to), or your money re- funded without hesitation upon your re- quest, as specified. This is the genwine weight- @& reduction treatment that you have been seeking! BECOME SLENDER NOW! Weigh yourself ‘and use the tape measure before starting. Keep a record of your re- duction from week to week. Listen to the pleasant remarks of your friends when they observe how much tore attractive) you are becoming, If you have been refused life insurance because of your excessive fatness, you may soon be accepted as a “good risk.” Sparkling eyes, sprightly step: keenness of mind, suppleness, symmetrical figure, virility, ‘vitality—worthwhileness in. life— await you! Adopt the delightful Korein system. Make the start to-day. Add years and hap- piness to your life. | Before and After NEW BROCHURE FREE TO, YOU A brochure of MKorein . Tete | 2 bie profer ee sais? Oil of Korein from us, system, with aoe f rather than at the drug- testimonials, will be gists’, send $1 cash, malled free nm plain money order a Arid v4 KOREIN Bele Y, we: 146 NT-60I, New Work W uy wrapper) if you write to OREIN COMPANY, ine.. 146 East 32d St., NT-60!, New York, N.Y. ver onty.. or [2¢. . w to Hilersome it t Quickly saved Easily rows seieeeagh to are sax wi 8 ou Por exceptionally careful is powerful. your life. Heeb ae system, ple? weak, ‘in three days. a arte until yo with nicotine of hi zarette ! My ne ae ear es cae Ss see free, rite lowish liver, a chance as a hold D saaice! aa “mean slavery of nicotine. Dag Get rid of the vicious “habit. Become contented and spread hap- Enjoy tranquillity com- bined with forceful thought and real efficiency. I know what will conquer the tobacco habit You gain the MiCtOrN, com- oe and privately at home. book will be very interesting to i pring te: you in a plain wrapper, ou. will be surprised | io Edward | piness among others. to Fy tree from the Lengthdn PHOTOGRAP —» GENUINE Photo's of w' in different pose: : ation EY ice York, | ‘drug stor nd att

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e B LITTLE ADS Write to Riker & King, Advertising Offices, 118 East 28th Street, New York City, or 8 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, for particulars about advertising in this magazine. AIDS TO EFFICIENCY BE A DETECTIVE. Opportunity for men and women for secret investigation in your district. Write C. 1. Ludwig, 521 Westover Bidg., Kansas City, Mo. Mia MEN-BOYS, learn detective work, earn $25 weekly. Lessons $1.00. .Wmerson Manning, Tappahannock, Va. BOOKS AND PERIODICALS THE BOYS’ MAGAZINE—FREE. Send for a free sample copy. Splendid stories;, beautiful illustrations; handsome covers in colors. The Scott F. Redfield Co., 2747 ‘Main St., Smethport, Pa. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES SILVER MINES MAKING MILLIONAIRES through small investments. Address: Midwest Investment Bureau, 650 Boston Block, Minneapolis, Minn. 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Boston FOR THE HEALTH—Continued TO THE WIFE of one who drinks, I have an immport- ant confidential message for you. It will come in a plain enyelope. How to conquer the liquor habit in 4 days and make home happy. Wonderful, safe, lasting; reliable, inexpensive method, guaranteed. Write to Edw. J. Woods. WA-601, Station F, New York, N. Y. Show this to others, KOROLAX. Regulates the bowels;: overcomes constipa- tion, helps you get rid of superfluous fat. Aids in improving your health, figure and complexion. Box, post- paid, for 9 three-ct. stamps. Korein Co., ND-601, N. Y. DEPENDABLE special remedies for women. Write for our Relief Brochure and particulars, free. Plain wrapper, postpaid. National Medical Inst., Dept. RK, Milwaukee, Wis, DON’T SUFFER FROM CORNS. for cure 25 cents, George Ring, North Troy, N. ¥. HELP WANTED SALESMEN WANTED. 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