Pittston Gazette

              I Established 1850. 1 TOL. XLIXNo.32 \ Oldest Newspaper in the Wvomine Vallev P1TTSTQN LUZERNE COUNTY. PA., FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 1899. A Weekly Local and Family Journal. IIIOOi Tar ; in AdTUM. I When JCearts Were | I SSrave AND Urue. i 7[ By JOHN P. RITTER. "^"ST'""• S the road and uttered a little cry of delight. For a few rods ahead could be seen a cluster of dwellings, with smoke curling up from their chimneys. The buildings were only log huts, bnt this in itself was encouraging, for it indicated that their owners were stout hearted pioneers, who would hasten to respond to her call. gold is hid, why. then, ye mnst hang, that's all. " Then, turning to his men. he assea quicKiy, ••nave any 01 ye got a rope?" laugh. wrongfully connned, ana we naa fled together to get married and begin life over again in another part of the world. But unfortunately we were induced to accept the protection of Claudius Smith. He promised to see that we were married and offered us a retreat with his outlaws until the ceremony was performed. But we soon found that we were his prisoners. He kept a guard placed over us and deprived us of our liberty, and so it happened that we were in a position to become acquainted with his designs. services narrated in this chronicle and ended their days in happiness in a land they so nobly served. It is probable that the historians of the region have confounded Roblin's career with that of Polly Westbrook's outlaw lover, Richard Smith. It is a well known fact that this outlaw was only second to his father in ferocity, and that he ended his days in Canada a fugitive from the laws of his country. THE SUNDAY SCHOOL. CUTTING A TIGER'S CLAWS. "Aye, but ye must catch me first, ye blarsted rebels!" he growled between his teeth. rhe Animal Gare the Zoo Mam Plentr The suggestion acted upon the passions of the ruffians like a spark applied to gunpowder. Then he turned and ran quickly toward one of the dormer windows. Scarcely had he reached it when there was an onrush of footsteps on the narrow stairs, and a number of furious frontiersmen sprang one after another into the loft, where they scattered and began searching the lumber and rubbish for the bandit chief. Presently one of them caught sight of him as he was in the act of crawling through the dormer window. With a shoot of exultation he hurried after him, arriving at the window just in time to see the fugitive scramble nimbly down the sloping roof to the gutter, swing himself to the veranda below, slide down one of its pillars and escape across the lawn to the place where his horse was tethered. LESSON III, SECOND QUARTER, INTER- of Pan. NATIONAL SERIES, APRIL 16. There was a lively time out at the too the other day, with the big Bengal tiger as the chief actor in the hubbub. For some time past this animal has Buffeted with an extraordinary elongation of his claws, which, growing beyond their wonted si«e, have turned up and pierced his paw cushions, producing painful sqree; so yesterday Head Keeper Manley Setermined to perform a surgical on the tiger, who, unfortunately, w23 just In the humor for fight. Backed up by a corps of attendants, he approached the sage armed with a lasso, which he finally succeeded in throwing over the tiger's head. His Bengal highness made a wild dash for the other end of the cage, and to prevent his strangling Manley was compelled to play him like a fish. He raged from one side of the cage to the other, emitting the most fearsome howls, and the other animals joined In the chorus. Then a couple of attendants grabbed the tiger's tail, but It was slippery, and fhe keepers couldn't hold on. "Hang the rebel! Swing him upl" they yelled, crowding around the prisoner and shaking their fists in his face. Text of the Lemon, John *111, 1-1T. Memory Verses, 14-17—Golden Text, John xill,lS—Commentary Prepared br the Rev. D. M. Stearns. As Polly galloped furiously into the settlement she aroused all the dogs to yelping, so that when she drew rein the inhabitants came running from their houses alarmed by the disturbance they raised. One of them ran off quickly and soon returned with a stout cord. A running noose was made at one end of it and thrown over the prisoner's head: Then he was hurried beneath the apple tree. In conclusion it may be well to say a few words concerning the fate of poor Zadie Price, as they may serve as a warning to lovers to remain faithful to their plighted troth. It is said that Caleb Shurker turned out to be a fraud, after all, and that his reputed wealth was chimerical. He treated his young wife cruelly, so that she was at last obliged to leave him and return to her father's home, where the sight of her old lover's happiness with his wife, Polly West brook, caused her to go into a decline. She died of a broken heart. [Copyright. 1899. by D. M. Stearns.] 1. "Having loved His own whloh were In the world, He loved them unto the end." How good it is that He never ceases to love us! He never finds out anything new about us, but before ever He told us of His love He knew us thoroughly, and He loves us with an everlasting love (Jer. xxxi, 8). He came from the Father into the world. He Is now about to return to the Father, and He has some last words and lessons for His disciples, many of which are full of assuranoes of His love/ such as chapter xv, 0. 2. At one time the devil used the serpent, but since Eve listened to him the devil has always been able to find men and women enough for his purposes. He puts before us. evU thoughts, and If we receive an evil thought then he will show us how to carry it into an evil deed, and he will come into us himself and consummate it. In this verse he puts the thought into Judas' heart, and in verse 27 he comes in himself. "This morning," she continued, "he returned after a long absence to his camp and, after resting until late in the day, called a council of his officers to lay the plans for thie night's raid. Realizing that he was up to some mischief, I crept up to their place of meeting, listened to what they said, and so became acquainted with their purposes, and then I determined to outwit them. As Edward Roblin was forced to accompany the Tories on their raid I was compelled to undertake the task alona But fortunately I had an accomplice to help ma" } "What is it, gall" cried a burly frontiersman excitedly. "Have the Injuns come over the .mountains?" "No, not that," panted Polly, "but something far worse. Oh, if you be true men arm yourselves and mount your horses at once, for a neighbor stands in need of your aid." By this time eight sturdy fellows were gathered round her, with a circle of gaping women and children in the background. "A neighbor in trouble?" asked their spokesman. "Then tell us his plight, lass, and we'll stand by him." "He's to be robbed and murdered," cried Polly. "Oh, make haste or it will be too lata" Then, seeing the Lien still looked questioningly at her. she added: "Claudius Smith and his gang are on their way to Caleb Sharker's to make him surrender his hoard." This announcement had an electrifying effect upon the men. "Claudius Smith on another of his raids, d'ye say ? The robber t The murderer I" "Now, my lads, swing him up I" commanded the Tory chieftain. CHAPTER VII. TH* ATTACK ON SHUKKER'S. window to window, picking at the shutters with his saber. It was in vain. They were all firmly bolted on the inside and could not be budged from tneir fastenings. An indescribable nproar followed these words. Roblin could see nothing but a struggling mass of men surging around the prieoner, whose body presently shot up above their heads, dangling at the end of a rope. But he was not permitted to witness the end of the tragedy, for at that moment he heard the sound of footsteps upon the attic stairs. As it was fully 20 miles to the house of Caleb Sharker, Claudius Smith decided to start out at an earlier hour than he had at first intended, for this would enable him to advance slowly and spare the horses for the return journey. He cast a glance upward. A row of dormer windows projected from the sloping roof, and he observed that one of them was open. If he could only reach the roof he could easily make his way into the building through that passage. But the roof was too high up to be gained. In the meantime Roblin had narrowly escaped death at the hands of the other assailants. On their first wiming into the attic they had passed him by unnoticed, and he had since been too mnch bewildered by strange events transpiring before him to pay mnch heed to their movements. Indeed while they were searching the loft for the Tory chief he was engaged in administering to Zadie, who had relapsed into unconsciousness when Claudius swung his saber at her defender. The frontiersmen came upon him while he was chafing the hands and temples of the girl with the idea of restoring her to her senses and, setting upon him furiously, would have dispatched him in the darkness had he not warned them quickly that he was not an enemy. "Hold, my fine fellows I" he cried. "Would you slay a true American f" So when Roblin reached the glade where the bandits had gathered he found them already mounted for the march. Claudius turned upon him savagely."What J Must we be kept waiting while ye make love, varlet? Fall in the ranks, sir, and see that ye behave with spirit!" THE END. Instantly divining that some skulking Tories had left their comrades to come hither and plunder in secret, he ran to the head of the flight and, picking up his saber, awaited their appearance through the opening. He was just in time, for the next instant the first of the bandits reached the top of the stepe. He was in the act of passing into the attic when be received such a rap on the sconce from Roblin's saber that he plunged headlong to the floor below, where he lay tike one dead. This had the effect of dampening the ardor of his comrades. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR. Two of the attendants rubbed ashes on their hands and went for his tail again, while Manley and another took a fresh grip on the rope around the recalcitrant animal's neck. A couple of other keepers entered the cage and slipped noosed ropes around each of his paws, the tiger being finally pulled out to all fours by the keepers' combined efforts. Then a new phase of the operation developed. The angered beast was gnashing his teeth so fiercely that Manley feared a molar complication to top off the trouble of the ingrowing claws. So huge chunks of wood were thrown to the patient, who crunched them like peanuts. Aooording to Keeper Manley, a big stove on a blizzard day couldn't touch the tiger as a fuel destroyer, and when he had finally succeeded In clipping the claws with a pair of pinchers the floor of the oage resembled that of a pinning mill.—Philadelphia Record. In the meantime the men who had climbed with him upon the veranda had descended to the ground again, and he was alone. He was on the point of imitating their example when his glance chanced to fall upon the crescent shaped holes which had been cut through the shutters for ventilating purposes. There were two of these perforations—one in the lower and the other in the upper panel of each shutter. By inserting his hand and feet in these apertures it was possible for an active man to raise himself to the roof. At this point in her narrative Polly blushed and cast a confused glance toward her lover. He reassured her with a smile, and ahe resumed as follows: for the Week Betlnnlac April 16—Comment fcy Rev. a. H. Doyle. Topic.—The eternal morning and modern missions.—Ian. lx, 1-13. "It will be unnecessary to narrate how I succeeded in procuring a horse and making my escape from the Tory camp. My ride to yonr homes to enlist your help is known to yon all, but there are some among ue," she added, looking in turn toward Roblin, Zadie and Caleb Shurker, "who are ignorant of the gallant manner in which yon responded to my appeals for help and of the bravery you dipslayed in effecting their res cue. As I am sure they will be interested in the story I will tell it for their benefit." This chapter is 41 song of triumph upon glorified Zion. It 1b a magnificent picture of the church in its glory and beauty after the light of Qod has shone upon it, and may be looked upon as a~ picture of the ideal Zion after the return from captivity or a picture of the New Jerusalem or heaven. Three characteristics of this eternal morning are prominent—darkness, moral and spiritual, in the church is to disappear; many of the nations of the world are to be gathered into heaven; the nations that will not serve God are to be de- j stroyed. 8. Jesus was conscious that all power and all things were His; that He came from God and was going to God, and because of what He was He did what He did. He did not try to make Himself equal with God, for He was equal with God, one with the Father. If we have received Him, we are children of God by faith in Him, heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ (Rom. viii, 16, 17), and as we believe this we will be enabled to do or bear cheerfully whatever Ho sends us. Then turning to his men be shouted: "All ready, men 1 Forward I" There was a rattling of arms, a trampling of hoofs, a prancing and wheeling of horses as the bandits formed in line at march and the cavalcade cantered two bj two from the glade. Placing himself at its head, Claudius Smith led the way into a broad bridle path that wonnd through the forest and proceeded for about a mile at a rapid gait. Then the path narrowed and the men fell in single line, picking their way along a rugged descent with their horses at a walk. Peering through the opening, Roblin observed that they hesitated, consulted together and then beat a hasty retreat He beard them running down rapidly through the house and knew that they had gone to bring others to their assistance. Although he realized that he had no hope of successfully withstanding the odds that would be brought into requisition, be determined to defend Zadie to the last He fully believed that the outcome of the straggle would be death. Nevertheless this did not deprive him of his courage. It was a hazardous feat to attempt, but Roblin determined to undertake it Selecting a shutter underneath the window be wished to gain, he slung his musket over his shoulder and thrust his. fingers and toes intp the holes. Then, exerting all his strength, he raised himself up toward the gutter. Twice were his efforts baffled, but the third endeavor proved successful. He managed to get a firm hold on the gutter and swing himself up to the roof. And with these exclamations of rage they hurried away to prepare themselves for action. Accustomed as they were to respond to sudden alarms, the men of this border settlement were not long in making ready for the road. Within a few minutes after the me«- tenger's arrival they were prepared to ride to Caleb Bhurker's rescue, and, placing herself at their bead, Polly continned her journey. She bad now eight men with which to oppose 20 outlaws. Conscious of the inadequacy of this force, she turned to the leader of the frontiersmen and asked as she galloped by his side: "Do you know where we can find other true men to join usf" "Let me think a bit!" he answered, knitting bis brows. "There's Simon Bevier, that lives three miles from here, near the Qoshen pike, and there's Luke Harding, about a mile further cn, and then ye'll find no living creetur ontil ye strikes Hasbrouck's. on the Minnisink trail whar thar's old man Jones and his sons, Tom and Isaac." "And do you think these men will join ust" asked Polly eagerly. "To be sure they will," was the response.At this they dropped their weapons, and one of them lit a torch and held it close to his face. For a moment he scrutinized the young man's countenance keenly. Then he broke oat into a cry of amazement: 4. Laying aside His garments is suggestive of the glory which He laid aside when He came to earth for us, and girding Himself with a towel makes us think of Him as our great high priest, ever ministering to and serving us. He is still girt about the breast with a golden girdle (Rev. 1, 13) and is at God's right hand for us as well as in the midst of the churches. She then gave a vivid account of the desperate ride of the rescuing party to reach the Shnrker farmhouse in time. Gold Carelessly Handled. Men have risked a great deal in the ■earch for Klondike gold, but the way It is handled In that country would astonish those who are accustomed to bankers' methods. Miss Flora Shaw, writing from Dawson City, says that the carelessness with which the gold Is handled at the mines is equal to the recklessness with which it is spent In town. On aooount of Its weight the men do not, as a rule, carry their own gold. Jn the log cabins In which the miners live it has to take Its chance along with boots, cooking utensils and provisions, waiting to be transported by the first pack train passing down to Dawson. Any receptacle is good enough to hold gold. Old tobacco canisters and aprioot tins stand foil of nuggets upon the shelves, and sacks of gold dust are flung upon the floor. One little pack train of three mules brought down not long ago $180,000 worth of gold la common sacks, over which the mule driver, acting on his own responsibility, fastened a bit of sailcloth, lest a mule, falling on a rock or against a branch, should accidentally rip open a sack and spill the contents. The whole lot was thrown with other goods into the packer's office and left there until the following morning. On another occasion $40,000 worth waa sent down on one horse. The packer in charge did not know who {pd given it to him, and there was no sign of ownership attached. It was duly claimed the next morning and identified by the fact that within the larger sack of dust was a sack of nuggets. The bags are never sealed, but are merely tied at the mouth by a leathern thong er a bit of twine. The bearing of this passage upon the subject of modern iiilainiiii is clearly evident As they descended lower and lower along the mountain side the sun dropped from view and gradually the twilight deepened. It grew darker and darker. One by one the stars appeared through openings in the trees overhead, and at last it became difficult for the men to descry each other in the deepening gloom. "When we were nearing the end of our journey." she continued, "we saw • man riding slowly along the highway ahead of as. At first he was disposed to pat spars to his- hone and escape us, bat he soon realized the impossibility of doing this. 80 he drew rein and tremblingly awaited our approach. When we drew up to him, I asked him to join oar band. "By the powers above, it's Edward Roblin 1" 1. In the light of th* eternal morning modern missions are seen to pay. Modern missions have two specific purposes, (1) to dispel the spiritual darkness of the world and replace it with the light of Qod, and (2) to lead the gentite nations to Qod through Christ and to eternal salvation. The picture of the prophet in its application to eternity proves that both these results are to be accomplished. The darkness of the church is to be dispelled and the light of Qod is to shine upon it The nations of the world are to flock to the church of Qod and are to bring their wealth and consecrate it to Qod. These facts prove to us that mission work is successful; that it does pay. Thecry that missions are a failure should be forever silenced by this picture of eternity as given to the prophet by Qod Himself. It gives us a view of the result of missionary efforts, and it is one that should encourage and inspire all who are interested in this great cqpse of God to increased zeal and earnestness in the cause. 5. Washing and wiping the disciples' feet—how dumb with astonishment they must have been, and what an opportunity for blessed service some one lost! How slow we are to see the opportunities until they have passed. He never lost one. The young man glanced quickly at the speaker, and bis heart nnk within him, for he found himself face to face with bis relentless persecutor. Farmer Price. He was just in time, for at the moment he was passing through the window the front door gave way with a crash, and the Tories rushed howling into the hall Indeed, so far as carrying out his original intention was concerned, he was too late, bnt be might stHl save Zadie if he made haste So be rushed frantically about the attic, searching in the darkness for the stairs leading down into the house. While he was waiting the return of the Tories the girl regained her senses. "Where am IT" she moaned feebly 6. "Lord, dost Thou wash my feett" With amazement Simon "has watched Him passing from one to another, but now that his own turn has come he cannot stand It and thus cries out, adding, "Thou shalt never wash my feet" (verse 8). To see our Lord Jesus taking the place of the-most menial servant was too much for Peter and perhaps made him wish that he had been quick enough to do this instead of his Lord and Master. At last they reached the base of the mountains and struck into an unfrequented byroad which ran in a northerly direction. Here they again formed two by two and proceeded at a canter until they reached a little spring that gushed from the side of a precipice. At this place Claudius Smith called a halt for rest and refreshment The bandits dismounted, partook of a hasty repast and after watering their horses at the spring and quenching their own thirst with copious drafts of spirits from their canteens sprang into the saddle again and resumed their journey. ] About 10 in the evening they sirnck into a highway that wound along the base of Shawangunk mountain. Then the command for silence passed from Up to lip, and they advanced with extreme caution until they came in sight of a great stone farmhouse which Btood at the right of the road. The shutters were all closed, and it was evident that the inmates were sleeping. Roblin recognized it at once as the home of Caleb Sharker, and his heart beat quickly with a desire for vengeance. Captain Smith now called a halt and uMBSii a uriei wmsperwa uMamuw, with his officers. Roblin was about to draw near to listen to the discussion when it was rudely interrupted by the furious barking of a dog. The faithful Roblin hastened to her side. "Be still, Zadie!" be whispered, bending over her. "Your safety depends upon it. It must not be known that you have taken refnge here." CHAPTER X. ALL'S WKJJL THAT ENDS WILL. " 'What for?' he asked. " 'To rescue Caleb Shurker from the Tories,' I replied. It was fortunate for Roblin that at this moment Zadie came out of her swoon, for Farmer Price had flown into a towering rage on recognizing her former lover. He had learned of his escape from jail, accompanied by Joe Westbrook's pretty daughter, and had heard it darkly hinted that they had taken refuge with the Tories in the mountains, and now he jumped at the conclusion that Roblin had led the Tories hither for the purpose of carrying off biD daughter. It would be an effectual way of wreaking bis revenge, he argued, and at the same time procaring plunder for bis comrades. "'What,' he exclaimed in surprise, 'and is Claudius Smith really after the old man's treasure? Why, I'm Caleb Shurker's father-in-law. and if what yon say is true I will go along with your party most willingly. Indeed I was on my way to Shurker's when you fell in with ma' "Yes, yes, I know now," she moaned sadly. ' 'The Tories have broken into the house. They are after my husband's gold. Oh, poor, poor Caleb 1 If they deprive him of his money, it will kill him." Suddenly be heard a rush of footsteps upon the stairs, and, running in the direction of the sounds, he arrived at the head of the flight just in time to catch Zadie in his arms as sbe reached the attic and fainted. Taking a firm hold on her limp form, he carried her back into the loft and laid her gently upon the floor. Then he returned to the stairs and, placing his musket and saber within reach, mounted guard at the entrance to the attic. 7. "What I do thou knoweat not now, but thou shalt know hereafter." The hereafter does not necessarily refer to heaven and the life to come, but to a later period in this present life. We often have some light as the years pass on upon God's dealings with us, but doubtless the full light will not come till the morning, and many things may remain dark till then. Suddenly the stairs resounded to the tread of many footsteps, accompanied by confused shouts and the rattle of steel against steel. The Tories were approaching. Some of tbem were carrying torches whose light alrea'dy penetrated the darkness of the loft "So Mr. Price joined our party," Went on Polly, "and we continued on our way. As we drew near the farmhouso we neard a lona commotion, it seemed as if a thousand devils were •creaming all at once. Then we knew that the Tories were plundering the dwelling and that we had no time to spare if we wished to prevent murder. So we put our horses to their utmost •peed and dashed on to the end of our jonrney. We arrived in the nick of time, for «s we dashed in among the bandits we saw Mr. Sharker's body dangling from the limb of an apple tree. We immediately cat the poor man down and removed the cord from his neck. Fortunately, at the time we made oar attack Claadias Smith and half his band of outlaws were in the house endeavoring to reach the attic, where Edward Roblin was defending Zadie. This made it an easy matter to overpower We pat the rogues who were torturing Mr. Shnrker to flight and afterward surprised the bandits in the farmhouse. I believe we killed quite a number, bat unfortunately Claadias Smith and his son, Richarfl, made their escape. However, my friends," she concluded, making a graceful courtesy to the rough frontiersmen, "yon have helped me accomplish my purpose, aod I thank yon once more for yoar gallantry." "Then do you lead the way," she cried, "and ride at foil speed, for time is pressing." So the frontiersman placed himself at the bead of the galloping troop and called upon bis comrades to quicken their speed. After following the rotfd for about a mile they branched oft into the woods and disappeared among the trees. By this time the night was far advanced and they lost sight of (me another in the darkness; but. with an instinct that was unerring, the frontiersmen made their way rapidly along a winding bridle path until they emerged upon the Goshen turnpike close to the house of Simon Bevier. Having enlisted this stanch patriot in their company, they dashed on once more until they came to the log cabin of Luke Harding. While they were awaiting his preparations to join them their leader called one of the men to his side and said: "Ride over to Hasbrouck's, Seth, as fast as ye can and tell the old man that he's wanted. Tell him to fetch the two lads along, and then take the short cut through the woods to the Shawangunk road, where ye'll find us awaiting ye at the spring." Seth listened to these instructions intently and then dashed off upon his errand at a furious gallop. Shortly afterward Luke Harding appeared upon the road, mounted on a spirited mare and armed to the teeth. As he took his place in the company their leader called out: "Now, my lads, forward!" And, digging his heals into the flanks of his charger, he turned back along the turnpike and led the way toward the place of rendezvous. It was fortunate for Polly that the horse Richard Smith had provided her was possessed with great powers of endurance, for the pace was so terrific that otherwise/she must have dropped behind her companions. For mile after mile they never slackened speed, and when at last they arrived at the spring appointed as the meeting place their horses were well nigh exhausted. While waiting for the Hasbroucks to come up. however, the poor beasts had a charce to recuperate and on resuming the desperate race were almost as fresh as when they started. Now, it chanced that Polly had observed the remains of the Tories' supper in the bushes around the spring and the hoof prints of their horsea where they had stooped to drink from it These telltale signs informed hei that Claudius Smith had already passed that way, and realising that only speed could avail now she dashed once more 8. "If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with Me." As to this washing see chapter ill, 5; I Cor. vi, 11; Titus iii, 5; Rev. 1, 6; Eph. v, 26. We cannot have part with Christ till He has made ys meet, but it is His work, and His alone, can give us this necessary cleansing. 9. Simon, not understanding, now asks for more than our Lord waffling. Possibly he had some thought in mentioning hands and head as well as feet of the blood and oil upon the ear and hand and foot in the consecration of the priests and the cleansing of the leper (Lev. viii, 24; xiv, 26, 28). 10. "Clean every whit." What a wortl concerning such as Peter and John and the others! Yet it is true of every sincere believer. Sanctified as well as justified by the one offering of Jesus Christ once for all—yes, perfected forever and complete In Him (Heb. x, 10, 14; Col. li, 10). This is our standing in Christ through His finished work. As to our daily life we need constant cleansing. The feet suggest our contact with the world. Hastening back to his post, Roblin could see tbem bnrrying toward the Btdlrs like a pack of hungry wolves. When they reached the bottom of the flight, be drew back into the shadow and waited. "You infernal desperado I" be bawlad loudly. "So yon thought to ran off with Zadie, after all I Oh, never fear, we'll not kill yon. for It would be a shame to rob the gallows of its prey I No, yoa thieving varlet! We'll pat yoa back in prison and keep yoa there until the hangman calls for yoa. That's what we'll dot" CHAPTER VIII. POLLY'S DESPERATE KIDS. 8. In the light of the eternal morning we see the necessity of modern missions. "Darkness shall cover the earth" except where the church exists. How important therefore that the church of Christ should extend over the whole world, that this glorious light of God may be worldwide. Again it is said that at that time the nation and kingdom that will not serve Qod shall per- j ish; those nations shall be utterly wast- j ed. But how can the heathen nations serve God unless they first know Qod ? And how can they ever know God except the church of Chnist sends them the knowledge of God ? The responsibil-1 ity for the salvation of the world is upon us. How will we meet it? Depending upon God for strength and encouraged by the assurance of success, let us rise to the full measure of our responsibility. Shortly after the departure of the bandits Polly put on her cloak and bonnet and .stole cautiously out of the cavern. Two Tories were mounting guard on the platform outside, but they merely raised their eyes as she passed tbem and made no attempt tCfttop her. It was evident that so far Richard Smith had proved as good as his word and that he guards were acting under his instructions. Presently a flaming torch was protruded through the door, followed by a ferocious face searching the darkness. Roblin swung his saber and the rash intruder fell backward down the steps, carrying two comrades with him. The crash of their fall was followed by a The "Which _ yonV asked "I mean lr ally." His friend tioner went with all yoal his sympathy Independent _ you and stimulates lng, stirring "I* youoldar man the oornen. of those men man who may views, but" Jot Put ah loner. sort of man is most helpful to t one clergyman of another, jroa personally and Indlvldulooked puzzled, and the queson: "la it the man whoagreea views and so helps you with and comprehension or the thinker, who argues with you to write Convlnojermonsf" • really want to know," said the with symptoms of a smile at of his mouth, "it isn't either who helps me most. It's the y or may not agree with my who cares enough about my oome to church on stormy Suni most people stay at home, beat helper!"—Youth's Com* Roblin glared at his persecutor defiantly and replied: "Whatever I may be, old man, I am not a perjurer 1 I never kept a man in jail on a false charge. And. as for wishing to steal your daughter, I have risked my life to protect her." "Yea. indeed." broke in Zadie. who bad at last found voice to interpose, "this man has defended me bravely without letting me know who be was." Then, turning to Roblin. die continaed in a sorrowful tone of voice: "So it was yoa. Edward, who so bravely defended me from the Tories. Strange that I did not gneas it before 1" \ rx-r-U The son had not yet sank behind the mountains when she reached the clearing where the bone was awaiting bar. She fonnd the animal tethered to a tree near by and. taking it by the bridle, led it throngh the bashes to the trail. There she monnted and proceeded as fast as the ragged way wonld allow towr-d the valley. At f rst the necessity of advancing cautiously was a sore trial to her patience! animal had been sleeping on the porch of the dwelling and, awakened by the approach of the Tories, now came bounding into the road, making the welkin ring with deep mouthed warn- ings. "Blarst the cart" exclaimed the Tory chieftain, with an oath. Then, turning quickly to his men, he bawled out hoarsely: "Surround bouse, lads, and let no one escape, be quick!" The bandits immediately put spurs to their horses and a few seconds bad formed a complete cordon around the dwelling. Roblin had taken his station before the front door with an idea of taking an active part in the proposed attack, bat while be was gazing fierce- 11. "Ye arc not all clean." Judas never had been a true disciple. IJe was only of the number of the twelve, not of the twelve. Those who go out from the number of Christ's followers never ta return make it manifest that they never were true followers (I John 11, 19). Those who are true disciples can never perish (John z, 87, 28). The Lord knoweth them that are His. Bible Readings.—Isa. xlix, 20-28; lii, 1-7; Nah. i, 15; Math, xxviii, 18, 20; Luke xv, 1-10; Acts i, 1-8; xiii, 1-8, 44-49; xvi, 8-10; Rom. x, 14, 15; Rev vii, 9, 10; xxi, 22-24. "Oh, why can I not ride faster T" she muttered. "The Tories are already on their way to plunder the Shurkers, and I have not a second to spare if I would bring them assistance." While she wu speaking her father gated at her in bewilderment, (or her words bad a cooling effect upon bis rage. sermon* tc days, when He's my panlon THE ROYAL BOX. With these words she smiled sweetly upon the oompany'and, gliding quickly ■cross the apartment, sat down by the tide of her lover. The Pledge In EagUul. "You eay that this man defended yon, Zadie?" he stammered ont at last The pledge that is generally need by Endeavorers throughout Great Britain is the original one, with the introductory sentence, "Belying on the Lord Jesus Christ for salvation, and trusting in God for strength, I promise Him." No one seems to know who composed this introduction. The theologians think that there is a confusion of persons in the Godhead in the phrase. They ask, "To whom does the 'Him' refer?" Some societies, especially the Irish Methodist, have adopted the American revised pledge. It was agreed by the British National council, at its recent session, to adopt, after the phrase, "I will pray to Him and read the Bible every day," the words, "that I will support my own church and its services in every way in my power." This is to be the form suggested for ordinary use. 12. '• Know ye what I have done to you?" They certainly knew that He had washed and wiped their feet, but that was only the outward act. Did they understand its meaning? He made known His ways unto Moses, His acts unto the children of Israel (Ps. ciii, 7). King Oscar of Sweden has Just had his life Insured. He Is 70 years old. Queen Victoria's children and grandchildren never travel a day's journey without having among their luggage the proper habiliments far wear In case any member of the family should should die suddenly.Then she remembered that the band had started off without their supper and that it was no* likely they would attack their victims until late in the evening. "Yes, father," she answered eagerly. "He fought the whole band for my sake." For a moment the profoundest silence reigned in that crowded room. Then Farmer Price, who had been deeply impressed by the heroic girl's narrative, made his way to where Boblin was sitting and grasped him warmly by the hand. ly up at the windows, gloating in anticipation of his approaching] revenge, an incident occurred which completely swept away every evil purpose from his heart "But he came here with the Tories. He was one of them," returned Farmer Price dubiously. "They will stop to eat," she mused, "and will undoubtedly delay their attempt until late at night At all events I will soon reach the foot of the mountains and can then ride as fast as I like."* 18. "Ye call Ale Master and Lord, and ye toy well, for so I am." Paul loved to say, "God, whose I am and whom I serve" (Acts xxvil, 23). Elijah said, "The Lord God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand" (I Kings xvii, 1). On another occasion our Lord said, "One is your Master, even Christ, and all ye are brethren" (Math xxlii, 8). "I can explain all that," broke in a sweet voice from the direction of the staircase. Queen Mary of Hanover, the venerable widow of blind King George, holds court at Gmunden, along with her Son, the Duke of Cumberland, and his charming oonsort, the Duchess Thyra, youngest sister of the Princess of Wales. Queen Wilhelmlna of Holland pays frequent visits to the museums, especially to the fine collection of prints in the Rtjks museum, at Amsterdam. She is also studying the principles of political eoonomy under Professor J. de Louter. He saw one of the shutters on the second story open cautiously and heard a familiar voice call out in frightened tones: "I hope ye will forgive me, Edward. " he said in tones of deep emotion, "for I have done ye a grievous wrong. But I will make amends for it, my lad, rest assured. If ye wish to A flaming torch tcat protruded through the door. And a moment afterward Polly came tripping into the attic. "What would you have, friends?" It was the voice of Zadie, not as he remembered it of yore, when it was musical with the happiness it expressed, bat plaintive, subdued and indescribably mournful. It touched him deeply. ▲ flood of tender recollections overwhelmed him, and he resolved then and there to protect his old sweetheart from This reflection served to console her, and she became reconciled to her snaillike pace. As she was a skillful horsewoman the steepness of the descent, which at times was dangerously abrupt, did not appall her in the least. The animal she rode was accustomed to the rough trails of the mountains and clambered down the precipitous incline with sure and cautious strides. few seconds of profound silence, during which Boblin stood over the opening with uplifted weapon, ready to strike down the next Tory who might be bold enough to show his head. Then the stillness was broken by a hoarse voice, mingling strange oaths with direful threats. She carried a lantern in her hand, and her countenance was illumined by its light. It could be seen that her cheeks were flushed with excitement and that an expression of triumph glittered in her eyes. 14-16. "I have given you an example, that ye should do as 1 have done to you." We cannot be saved by trying to Imitate Christ, for there is no salvation except by His blood. "The life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls, for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul" (Lev. xvii, 11). But He saves us by His blood that we may follow Him as our example and manifest His life in these mortal bodies. Not saved by any doing of curs, but saved that wo may do. "We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before prepared that we should walk in them" (Eph. ii, 10). Nothing Vrill make us more apt to see quickly these good works which He has for us to do than a study of the life of our Lord in the four gospels, always supposing that we are filled with the Spirit both to study and to act. Many are. willing to do some great thing, but to lay aside our official robes and stoop to sarve those whom we consider beneath us—this requires more grace than most of us seem to have. "Com*" she said gayly, beckoning to the group surrounding Koblln. "Follow me into the kitchen, and I will tell the story of this night's doings. The Tories have fled to the mountains and we need not fear disturbance." The czar and czarina of Russia have returned from Livadla and taken up their residence at Tsarkoe Zelo, near St. Petersburg. The ocarina Is the mother of two little daughters, the Grandduchess Olga and Tatiana, the former being 8 years old last November and the latter 8 next June. Twilight was beginning to fall when she reached the foot of the range. There It was the voice of Claudius Smith. "Out of my way! Make room!" he roared, poshing his comrades to the right and left as be strode toward the steps. Faith In God. While this sodden revolution was taking place in hit heart Claudius Smith approached the window and called op to the girl in tones of mock politeness:In view of the prevailing and abiding love of Him in whose hands all power in heaven and on earth is lodged what a folly seems our unbelief and what a sin and shame onr worry 1 We have but the duty of the present. The provision for the morrow is our Father's oare, and because He cares and wills that we should have the help that never fails His trusting children in their hour of need we can put our whole strength into the moment's work, assured that the morrow'a task will never be allowed to pass beyond the morrow's strength. —Congregationalism "But my husband—Caleb—has be escaped unharmed T" asked Zadie in • tone of voice which suggested the suspicion that a negative answer would not have broken her heart Winter. OOBWTHT. Vague sorrow in the chill, now laden air; A bosh along the somber country ways, So fair with bloom and song in rammer days; Then night Slips down, and from her silent "Good erening, Mr*. Sharker! Pardon me for distnrbing yer rest, bat 1 would like to have a few wards with yer husband." One of the Tories pointed to the opening into the attic. "There's an armed devil yonder," he said, "and ye'd better not go near hitn " "Mr. Sharker has been brutally maltreated," answered Polly, "but he will soon be himself again. I will tell you all about him wheifwe reach the kitch- M »» (11. Zadie left tbe window and withdrew into the apartment, and a short time afterward tbe shatter was flung wide open and an old man leaned oat of the opening. "Coward! Poltroon!" shrieked his chieftain, beside himself with fury. "D'ye think I fear man, God, or devil?" Soft plumage falls till ere the dawa abe Sings A winding sheet of glory ev'rywhere. Blind with rage, he leaped upon the steps and monnted them with tbe agility of a tigers As his head came through the floor Roblin struck at it savagely with his saber. into the lead. "Wake up. friends," she shouted excitedly. "Ride for your very lives. The Tories are ahead of ua. and we've not a second to spare." i. Her companions greeted these words with suppressed exclamations of approval. and bending low over their horses' necks swept after her like a whirlwind. Did tbey arrive at the Shorkera' in timet The aequel will show. "Thank you," returned Zadie faintly, with just a trace of disappointment In her tone. The heavy cart along the cobbled street Pounds ont a measure bard and pitiless, A prelude to privation and distress; Then storm and night, a whirling flare, "Well, what do ye want of me?" he asked, in • quavering voice. The outlaw threw off his mask of civility at once. So they all followed Polly into the kitchen, where the remainder of tike rescuing party were already gathered, resting from the fatigues of the battle and administering to the needs of Caleb Bhnrker. For, as Polly had aaid, this unfortunate man had been very roughly treated by the bandits and was much nearer dead than alive. 'I 17. "If y» know these things, happy are ye if ye do them." Elsewhere He said, "Not every one that saith unto Me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven, but he that doeth the wil" Steel rang against steel, sparks scintillated in the darkness, and the weapon flew out of Roblin's hand. It had glanced off the blade of the saber with which the ontlaw had been shrewd enough to cover his attack. Parity Is Power. And squalid lite and death and dabbled dawn, oome on, The rose, among the sweetest and most beautiful of God's creations, is armed with thorns, nature's sharp bayonets for warding off attack. Parity is the defence of beauty; modesty is the safeguard of innocence. The severe chastity which repels familiarity is as absolutely essential for the safety of the soul as genial attractiveness is for its beauty.—A. J. Gordon. "What do I want with yet" he whined, mimicking the old man's treble. Then, suddenly changing his tone to • deep roar, he shouted, "Open the door, ye old rascal, and let me and my brave lads in." 11 of My "" - " •• •- *h. yil, — and not ■ *!lve8" CMK t»* '7!!!!IWI'*1 \h&t Kvv NAT«o^r^vi ; no' to Kr **  This Is a sSSS f rheumatism! to m*lp- I NETJSALGIA and rimilar Oampltiataf | are good And prepared under the stringent M 8D * story DR. RICHTER'S ifU .'JSiBSf114  2'Z fPAIN EXPELLERl address fir id. Eicfctn -Co.. 215Pr«ri8C, Hew lark. I , - f.w i 3* HIGHEST awards. i a few II 13 Eommu OnGlumh ■ vas mar- B »«»*. M J* E" 8*c ently did ».n.aocci, «*•*»■*•»». we Bold rimioi, n. MCKim' I **ANCHOR" RTOIUCEIX W fori 1 CW«C|PyMiiMl»|A8ta«i»eh CWMdm.1 With muffled tramping of • million fwt "I hope ye ttrtll forgive me, Edward." marry this brave lass, my boy, I'll put ye in the way of doing it If ye'll let bygones be bygones, Edward, ye can both come and live with me." Father which is in  SI). "Be ye doers of the hearers only, deceiving your The Tory chieftain sprang into the attic triumphant. He saw in the gloom the form of a man crouching away from him and raised his saber aloft to deal a deathblow. The next instant the blade cut a gleaming swath in the air and descended swiftly. (Jas. i, 23) "Therefore to him knovreth to do good and doeth il The old man disappeared from the window like a flash, slamming the shutter to behind him, and the next instant • rattling of bolts could be heard as they were hastily driven into their socketa.While passing down the stairs from the attio into the lower part of the house they stumbled over the bodies of several Tories who bad been thrown into snch a panic by the cudden onrush of the rescuers that they had scarcely raised a hand in defense of their lives. Evidences were nowhere wanting that the surprise had been complete. On reaching the kitchen Polly bade the others be seated, while Zadie, like a dutiful wife, went over to soothe and consol her moaning husband. Farmer Price, who was familiar with the domestic arrangements of the household, brought a great jng of cider from the cellar and also a store of more substantial refreshments. These he placed on the table, saying: "But I thought I was in your debt, sir," answered Roblin. with a scornful laugh. "At least I was imprisoned on that account, was I notT" faithful Baying, and these thini him it is sin" (Jas. iv, 17) CHAPTER IX. CAUGHT III A. THAT. that thou alii nn constantly tha She led the animal through the buthet to the trail. which have believed be careful We left Edward Roblin mounting guard at the head of the attic stairs. He oonld see lights moving about in the bouse below him and hear the hoarse cries of the bandits as they ran from chamber to chamber in search of plunder.Farmer Price hung his head in confusion.The Life Within. and profitable unto men" (Titus tain good -works. These things she turned into a highway that branched off from the trail and urged her hone to a gallop. As Ooshen was too far distant to admit of riding there for succor she determined to scour the The blow was well intended: nevertheless it missed its mark, for as be was in the act of delivering it a Tory rushed precipitately into the attic and jostled against him. At the same instant the sharp report of firearms, the clash of swords, cries of terror and shouts of triumph arose in a deafening tumult from below. Another Tory «ame tumbling into the loft. All as God wills, who wisely heeds "Ho, bo!" cried Claudius, stamping his foot with rage. "So it's to be an assault?" Then, turning toward his men with a gesture of command, be bawled j "Advance, my lads! Batter downthw door I Smash in the windows! Make bale* in the walls! Tear the house to places! Bat gat at the old varlet and drag him out of bis hole." In obedianca to his commands the Tories sprang from their hornet and rushed toward the building like a pack of hungry wolves. Some hurled themselves against the door, others endeavored to force open the shutters, while one or two, more venturesome than the rest, climbed the pillars of the veranda and attempted to enter the bouse through the windows of the second "The good book tells us, Edward, to forgive those who despitefully use us," he said humbly. "I am sorry for the harm I have done ye, lad. and am anxious to make amends for it." To give or to withhold And knoweth more of all my needs Than all my prayers have told! The Story of ■ Lette'i The National Advertiser tellb of an old bachelor who bought nocks and found attached to or a slip of paper with these wordi a young lady of 20 and would correspond with a bachelor with to matrimony." Name and were given. Enough that blessings undeserved Have marked my erring track; That whereso'er my feet have swerved Ills chastening turned me back. roads in the neighborhood of the mountains and arouse the whole region to assist her. But as the country here was but sparsely settled she realised lint •he must ridelike the wind. "Come, old fellow, " ehe said, banding forward and patting the glossy neck of her steed; "you must do your best for me tonight" Then she drew a whip from the saddle and plied it to the animal's flanks. And now began that furious ride which is still preserved in the traditions of the region. * Presently a terrified scream informed him that they had discovered the biding place of old Caleb Shurker and were dragging him forth to make Sim surrender his hoard. He was pleading piteously for mercy as they forced him to accompany them to their chief. With blows, curses and insults the ruffians drove him before them until they reach»d the lawn in front of the dwelling fCrhere Claudius Smith was awaiting them. The poor man's humiliation moved Polly's heart to pity. "Forgive him, Edward," she whispered. "Please do it for my sake." That more and more a Providence Of love Is understood, Making the springB of time and sense Sweet with eternal good. So Roblin, who could deny her nothing, generously forgave his persecutor. The bachelor wrote, and i days got this letter: "Mamma ried 20 years ago. The mercL bought those socks from evic7 not advertise or he would 1 them long ago.. Mamma handeu letter agd said possibly I mi you. I am 18 years old." "We are betrayed!" he shouted in tones that quavered with fear. "Run, captain, run, for the Americans have surrounded the house!" Indeed the night ended most happily for all concerned excepting the unfortunate Zadia She, poor girl, was miserable, for, although she had abandoned her old sweetheart, she still loved him as of old. That death seems but a covered way Which opens Into light. Wherein no blinded child can stray Beyond tlie Father's sight. Then he and his comrade scurried sway in the darkness and concealed themselves in the lumber that littered the attic. Their chief stood at the bead of% the stairs, looking down upon the tumultuous scene below like one petrified. The light of the torcheei borne hither and thither by bis men as they fought to escape from their assailants, threw fitful gleams upon his county nance, and Roblin could see had turned a hideoqq, livid hue from baffled Tage despair. "Fall to, my lads, and eat and drink four fill. Ye'll find that cider most exclient and the corn bread and bacon /ery strengthening." That eare and trial seem at last, Through memory's sunset air, Like mountain ranges overpast, In purple distance fair. The gallant horse responded nobly to Polly's urging and dashed forward at increased speed. On, on they flew, through forests, fields and swamp lands, up hill and down, trailing a cloud of dust behind and awaking the echoes in the neighboring hills with the sound of hoof beats. For mile after mile this furious gait was maintained, and yet not the sign of a human habitation appeared along the way. Polly began to despair. Roblin now left his post and approached one of the dormer windows. The frontiersmen did not wait for a tecond invitation, bat fell to with a will, and while they were disposing of the eatables Polly told the story of her ride. It is asserted by the historians of the region that the hero of this narrative pever deserted the standard of Clatidius Smith after he had been obliged to join it. They claim that he lived with Polly Westbrook in the mountains and became the most active of {lis captain's lieutenants. In fact, they would have us believe that when Claudius Smith captured and hanged at Goshen and his band of outlaws were dispersed Roblin and Polly took refuge In Canada, where they ended their days in obscurity.Looking down from this coign of vantage, he descried the shadowy forms of the outlaws gfouped around the per- Bon of their chief, who was standing Qnder the branches of an apple tree sternly questioning his quaking prisoner. He could hear the hoarse bass of the bandit and the quavering treble of bis victim slternating in inquiries and replies, but just what passed between them it was impossible make out All at once the bandit shouted angrily: That all the jarring qotes of life Seem blending iu a psalm And all angles of its strife JSUiw rounding Into calm. For Imomvla. A curious remedy for sleeplessness is need by the inhabitants of the Samoan islands. They confine a snake in a hollow bamboo, and the hissing sonnd emitted by the reptile ia said to quickly induce slumber Among those who chose the latter way of gaining access to the interior whs Edward Roblin, for even while the Tory chief was bawling his commands he bad fixed upon a plan of action. It was to get into the house before the outlaws, call upon the inmates to follow him into the attic, barricade the stairs leading thither and resist to the Ittrt gup. , . .. L Beaching the soof oT the veranda bef ftaa ft* sUton, ACTIVK 8OLICTTOR8 WANTED KVERYwhere for "The Story of the Philippines.*" bv Murat Halstead. commissioned by the Government as Official Historian t • the War Department The book wax wri't-n in army campeat San Francisco. on the Pacifli- with G"D Merritt. in the hospitals at Honolulu, in Hoag Kong, in the American trenches at Manila, in tne insurgent camps with Agninaldo, on the deck of tne Olympia with Dewey, ami in the roar of hattl D at the fall of Manila. Bonanza for agents Brin 1 '1 of original pictures • on by goveran 9it on the ot 1 arafe book. lCo' • arioes. Bi profits Freight paid. Credit LiVM. Drop all trashy unofficial war book . Outfit free. F T. «r I bar, Seo*T, Star Insnranoe Building, Chicago "Thank you, kind friends," she began, "for the service you have rendered me this night. Perhaps you are not aware of the great obligations you have placed me under. Well, listen, apd I will tell you I And so the shadows fall apart. And so the west winds play. And all the windows of my heart 1 open to the day. —John G. Whltt'«* A well known professor says that orer a large area of central Rnssia the j magnetic needle does not point north or south. It is in one part deflected to the west, and at another part to the east, and at one place it points due east and west, 1 presently a deep voice thundered pbove the din. "Ladies and gentlemen," said an Irish manager to an audience of three, "as there is nobody here, I'll dismiss you all The performance of this night will not be performed, but will be repeated tomorrow evening." "This man." pointing proudly at Edward Roblin, "was * captive with me in the mountains. I had helped him to escape from the jail i* which he waa "Can it ba possible," she thought, •♦tiMrtjMBapjde conn try V "Claudius Smith is in the loft! Up and at him. men! Give the outlaw no quarter 1" I "Blarat my eyes, what a stubborn fool *ahet It ja'UnotteUwhentha M this daodiua ntteted % defiant According to a well authenticated tndition. however, they performed the