Synopsis.—In a New York jewelry stores Philip Severn, United States consular agent, notices a small box which attracts him. He purchases it. Later he discovers in a secret compartment a writing giving a clew to a revolutionary movement in this country seeking to overthrow the Chilean government The writ- ing mentions a rendezvous, and Severn decides to investigate. Find- ing the place mentioned in the writ. ing apparently deserted, Severn visits a saloon in the vicinity, A woman in the place is met by a man, seemingly by appointmen and Severn, his suspicions aroused, follows them. They BO to the des- ignated meeting place, an aban- doned iron foundry At the ren- dezvous Severn is accepted as one of the conspirators and admitted He meets a stranger who addresses him as Harry Daly The Incident plays into Severn’'s hands and ha accepts it. His new acquaintance is a notorious thief, “Gentleman George” Harris. Concealad, Sev- ern hears the girl he had followed address the conspirators. She urges them to hasten the work of the revolution. The girl discovers Sev- ern listening. She accepts his ex- planation of his presence and makes an appointment to meat him next day He tells her his name is Daly Harris informs him of a& scheme he has to secure a sum amounting to $1,000,000, the revoly- tionary fund. and offers to “split" with him. Severn accepts the prop- osition Severn learns it was his new friend and a “Captain Alva" who had lost the box which started him on the trail CHAPTER VIi—Continued . “And then, of course, up Alva? “The next morning, before any bank opened. I thought over it all you hunted needed it, Smooth guy. him, but I too, for this Alva was a It took some nerve to get knew, through Horner's he never supposed was known up in this country; so when I sprung them, niatural-like, he quit being offish. fave me the glad hand.” “Who is he? A crank? “Not by a d—d sight. He's a cap- tain in the Chilean army, military at- tache to the embassy at Washington intrusted with certain work. really working to overthrow the pres- ent Chilean government revolution there, I until I was black in the face, but I must have kept within bounds. for he got to me real well. He was a high-roller, and I put Him onto some things In New York he had been steered against before. made a hit with him. There Sut he's gettin’ down lied liking ‘hat long, and early the next morning breezed into a downtown hotel, went to bed.” “What hotel? “Search me. We'd been tanking up on champagne and were and That's the honest truth. coffee a little” cigar. “And you actually retain no knowl. ge of where you spent the night?” “Not the faintest glimmer. Can you beat it? Alva lost part of a lefter somewhere, and a curious sort of box he had picked up in Chinatown. He put them both in his pocket, so he says, but that was the last he ever saw of either. Queer looking box that was; nothing I cared about, but it cost the guy a hundred bucks, and he was daffy over it. Anyhow, that night put me =olid with Alva.” “But the money? He's never drawn it” “Not a dinky red. He claims the time hasn't come yet, and that it's safer with Krantz. But I've stuck to him like a brothersand he's took me In with his gang, 80 now I know every move that's going on. I'm on the in- side, all right, and now it's beginning to get hot.” “They are ready to act?’ “Sure; that's what tho meeting was about tonight.” “What are they after--ships?”’ “Well, they've got to have some, but mostly arms; then there is a guy down there who's got to be croaked. I don't care what it Is; when the time comes they won't find a handful of change to act with, I'm some patriot, I am. and I'll put a bigger crimp in their salls than the whole United States government secret service,” “But see here, Harris” soberly, “how do you know you are going to get this? Of course, I see the game the way you've mapped It out, but suppose Krantz pays in check, or draft. That spikes your gun.” “Hl, yes; but he won't. I've sized up this man Krantz. He's in the game for money. He don't care who wins ILLUSTRATIONS AWEIL d--n revolution, for he gets his share out of the pot right aw ay. He's playing the game secretly on his own account. Get that? He expects It it does come his share of profit will be likely a hundred thousand. That is willing to take the chance.” "Quite likely that's true: no bank would finance such a project.” “Of course not—the directors would a fit. Well, now, that kind of on & raw deal like He isn't [eave any lying hang himself any or checks to pass through the Not on your life: he fox for that. Krantz evidence with wily a for months or more And now he's got away, nobody When Alva six currency stored up the receipt in his pocket and wait till he can cash In through those guys in London. So now it's I the dough; we've got to ocite Lena “Why? “Because the job looks easier human and no money grubber just liable as not to carry whole wad around with him: d—n it that's just what he wil won't dare deposit such anywhere. That's why 1 so long, without attempting ike—I'm banking on the army cap ain to offer me a soft thing. What do you say? I had the whole story now in a nut ahd it was think That Harris had played his cards wel was sufficiently evident. Now | fully cautious in playing mine I felt the fellow had given me his full actually me to the use me in what job of his life He's He's as the for he ha ve one to over mest be as confidence : believing be Daly, and on same . was the biggest led into the of confiding to me the full truth of If I kept my head had it in my power to and thus bring the Justice. 1 realized probat ly heen and block whale scheme, nerve, | everything gang to swift danger of such an attempt, the | peril of endeavoring to accom plish this alone, yet at t perceived no other way I main Daly and appear eager to obtair diate moment he must re my share of the spoils “A slick piece of work, admitted admiringly, Judge you have Harris" 1 “and so far as | figured They look I'm with you, old man—shake !™ “That is say, Harry" on now and Our hands clasped. I thought you would more familiarly, “Come I put the stuff down, rather feeling the need of it, and desiring to estab. lish our intimacy more closely “Then that's settled, George I'll have another cigar iy the way.’ up, “there was another thing I wanted to ask you about there was a woman here from Wash ington. What's the idea?” “D—n If I know, but 1 guess it's all right. Still 1 don’t quite cotton to the dame. This Is how I get it from Alva Those junta fellows-—the big ones, you know--think this New York bunch’ is pretty they want some action for their money. who seems to be engineering the deal, decides to send somebody over here to stir up the criminals. But he's watched every minute: secret men are as thick as flies, and if one of his underlings was to leave for New York, he'd never get ten feet without being spotted. Mendez is wise to this so he gathers in privately a skirt he believes is all right, and sends her It's not a decent job for a woman, and that's what makes it safe. He a good guess, too; that female is as smart as a steel trap. She gave me the cold shivers” . “You don't think she suspects you?” “No, I don't; there ain't no reason why she should; but she gave me the once over, all right, and I am perfect. ly willing to know she is on her way back to Washington. I never did play in any luck with a woman in (ae game —perhaps that's what makes me afrald of ‘em.” “What's her name?” “Gessler, so Alva sald—Marle Goss. ler; South American, I suppose; any. how, she talked that language like » native. [I steered clear of her most of the time. Somehow she got my goat, However, that's nothing to worry over.” He glanced gt his watch, “The dame's safely off by this time. What do you say-—-let's go home.” I signified my willingness, As we passed out together through the narrow passage, extinguishing the lights behind us, the one overpowering ~YOR slow ; desire in mr mind was to he once more alone, 80 as to think over, and plece together as best | might this fabric of villainy with which I wns confronted, The situation was fairly clear, yet there were strange lights and shadows in it I found hard to reconcile. Moreover, what should 1 do? How could 1 serve best—by im- mediately telling my story to the of- ficers of the law, and thus washing my hands clean? or by continuing to en act the role of Harry Daly, and in this way entrapping these fellows red- handed? 1 had had fully enough of Harris for the present. His boastful- ness and pride of erime disgusted me. I had no desire to be associated with the fellow, or pretend, even for a worthy purpose, to be his companion, Yet all this had happened so sudden- ly and unexpectedly 1 could not de- termine the best course to pursue, | remained dazed and confused, the only clear decision being an eagerness to bring him, and these others also, to Justice, We were the last to leave the place, and emerged from the building into the deserted yard. leaving all In si. lence and darkness behind us. The door closed tightly, secured by a night latch, and we stood motionless in the drizzle. By that time I was ready with a suggestion, but by good fortune he took the Initiative reckon,” he whispered, way, and then you through the lumber yard, catch the same car going down. don't, “I'l go up take a sneak Likely we'll If we this that is? isn't it™ Ask for Parker, be all right. where | know where “Sixth “Sure, —y ou avenue, and It will If I ain't in, leave a note hunt you I got to can up don't get away with the stuff.” “You expect him to draw r “Not before night; but, just the same, | want to know for sure. You wait here five minutes, for I've got the You'll show up right “You can't good.” all lose me; It looks too He chuckled and patted me on the of friendliness extent the eXCPRS evidently feeling to some “That's long.” He slipped out through the gute into | leaving it slight. follow, high soft the talk, Daly, Well 80 ly ajar for me to I sheltered mysedf hind the | behind fence and to the board stened giush of his and all about was silence and dark 1 waited only long enough to be out of the way, and eager to he off One certain, I would make no effort to Join him on the car: I would ight to out the prob- ness i followed, thing was use the remainder of the n de cide the future, working I avolded any the fellow cyry ood + aroagn i0ne wring thoroughfar * enough, or a as far as 1 dimness of the street houses see In the lamps. The rain was steady ment shin the pave vith moisture, the mttering of the drops policemen were ns, and, with co ears, I chose to the block to the of a street car The factory district ended ina row dark and silent at this hour good, and 1 forward briskly, so buried In thought as to practically In- unplegsant surround. ght had been a full one expectations, more puzzied than ever as to duty. So far I knew of no crime with which these men connected ; they were mere. iy proposing a future attack on a neu If, however I con nd the possibility of houses, the walking was pushed become The ni ar exceeding my left my ings me own of be tral government. would not only be In danger ample Alva and his any for their conviction evidence to block the daring plans of thik inter national thief. Altogether It seemed to me that the wiser course for me to pursue was to wait, and watch, ready to act at any moment, but keeping my own council until certain that the specific moment had arrived. impression left upon me by counter with Marie Gessler. She had peculiar, and her words and actions remained as a constraint. Why had and talked to me In that way? Had she a purpose, an aim? Did she believe my explanation? or wis her suspicion arcused into a de. termination to verify it in some way? Although 1 could not decide, yet doubt- less the latter theory was the most probable. That was why I had been pledged to call at “247 Le Compte street,” and ask for “Mids Conrad.” This was the same place where Harris had secretly met Krantz. Evidently It was another headquarters for these precious villains, Once there, and safely in their power, the truth of my identity could easily be established. Was that her (dea? EE —————— (TO BE CONTINUED.) HATS OF THE HOUR! Parisiennes Are Devoted to the | Cloche Shapes. Enormous Picture Types, Worn by | Pretty Women, Are Conspicuous at the Races, At the fashionable race meetings ind In all the smartest restaurants, asserts a Paris fashion writer, fecognizes that a war of hats is in full wing, Quite early in the spring sea ion Lewis—who has great influence in the feminine world announced the speedy arrival of very large picture ty, with wide, flat brims and rather low crowns. one And side by side with these models 1¢ showed—at Monte Carlo and Biar- eitz—cavalier hats of remarkable out. Ine, the sort of hat that Cecile Sorel nas always worn. Now it happens that the more ec- ectic Parisiennes hive 0 cloche shapes become devoted and smal, In they to Inrge devoted are ‘harming that nothing enn in luce them to look, seriously. at these styles other models, The favorite hat of the hour | remains the cloche At the ture hi or smnll ple Men, large FACES OLE Bees pr ormous 118 worn by ire who have heen lar vie It is a nl arisinn elegante very pretty w these flimost always manne paid to shew off rare ming le-hrimmed ing ! We shall War with least watch interest two of the Paris flat-brimmed but no o are big that effort this ” Hat Of Azsle nk A md Black Fit Pv Pink Oran " rsa With Slsch 5 Waved Leave = Jeweled Ornaments. Jeweled ornaments eateh Turquo brilli Iraperies of dance frocks urrous 1 f wit? it : ith thon WW CAMeOs are fashios for this purpose, The new corsets are absolutely flat give an are slightly higher over the legigned to back, bu: bust and the gides curve ward =a trifie Bi extremely now ack sil Jersey COrsets are popular with Parisiennes | If Gloves Wear, If your otherwise good gloves have worn through nat ture thew inside out and stiteh around the Then pull will have the finZer tips, them to. the finish them. they tips of gether and of n new Ironing and Bleaching Simple Matter Which May Be Easily Accom. plished at Home. . becomes limp with may be restored by press. | with a warm iron over a damp A white straw or leghorn hat, | correspondent, may be by washing with soap and | A hat which ing it writes a If the oxalic acid forms bub- | too strong for use and If the straw is brit. The hat may Black straw nats may be cleaned | If it Is still not Colored straw hats may be | commercial dyes come In dark A straw hat may which are soiled | first by shaking flowers be cleaned Faded should If the | WRAP AND NECKPIECE This stunning wrap and neckpiece in viclet and angora wool makes a charming cutfit for summer wear. FASHION BRIEFS oriental In- wrolderies show an martly trimmed seen in ntine neckiine is wt every dressy afternoon gown are nearly al the bodicex are of unted in tortoise skirts elinborate than In frocks the WAYK more The Wes fans ad dye cogue shell. A perk) tt} est of om Huere With Dia« silk linen up white livens wardrobe is complete crepe rage just now, popular canton opx are showing all- i} derwear. Even milady's nigh i2 a thing of laces, high ilates Span- made of have a fire show a predilec- not gray being a soft 1% bilge will cher. worn DETeRses one lecked with being un ick lace which to the el HY is very soft utter simplicity often and, by smart, A Ti: Ale gliowed Are very i lie dress Is thus fash and skirt each horizontal folds. Unity of Decoration. match the enr lamp shades and touch of hand Pretty and easy the hand touch is ap silk or cotton crepe in a floral a single motif unity of dec It is tains, bureau scarf charming to bedspreads, with a lery each embro on to achieve pligqued or fruit Just i a vy gesign. each article that on * 5 oration gives na is pleasing after which the center shade with a The edges of a darker brush the petals may The flow- ers may be dried by placing a weight on the stems and allowing them to hang from the edge of a table or shelf, proved edges, Malines, chiffon and laces are best cleaned in gasoline, They may be col. by trimming off all frayed water without injury, colored soaps will be found satisfactory in giving them new colors. Malines may be freshened by passing it before the steam is coming. Care rial from becoming too moist, Home.Made Flavors, The making of home-made flavor. ing to give palatableness and savori- For cakes, puddings and many new combinations may colonial Idea, just as is orange and lemon, Try lemon flavoring with cherry, apricot and mocha. with raspberry, pineapple, and elnnamon, go tot Modish Parasols, Parasols Imported from Paris and London are showing the vogue of the black and white effect, some of them being made of broad striped silk of alternating stripes. Flowered materi. als are being used for the popular lines Orange nutmeg LAND IN DEMAND Why Western Canada Can Take Her Pick of Settlers. Appeal to the Most Desirable-—~Pog. sibilities of Country Proved. While Canada wants settlers, pursuing every legitimate means 9 secure them, it Is realized. as pointed out by Hon, J. A. Calder, minister of and Is necessary, and In order to keep undesirables out of the country legislation that will doubt- less have As pointed out the class of settlers which ready to welcome who desire: Opportunity to acquire land, either free or at a their means, Opportunity to live in a country une der healthful ard liberal laws and intelligent and friendly Opportunity to is passed this effect, minister, Canada the stands most are those farm within good Oost conditions among an people, live In a country where children receive free public edu- amtion en. abled to start in the battle of life with, as advan tages, Opportunity ive In a country where industry i lied the land will the will afford and and where all children are nearly as possible, equal produce more than bare necessities of and within reasonable comfort independence, Opportunity where ambition not any birth, or every citizen to t chosen walk in These are the conditions which will peonle live In a country capped by but where right to aspire position in his or her "Hr a Creed, Clans, has the he highest e, desirable conditions } an Appen! to the most for or which, to a satomatic selection of the farm he this any Certain country degree, make fittest lands In had free or it & cost the resch of the set- tler of Ii Vast areas are available for settlement within reason- Land val. the last quarter of a cen impetus, Can state at r attraction, winy more attractive to the settler than were the free hon era. The its possibilities the trails founda. tions have Railroads, tele phones and heen provided : market the pral- ries and other tural districts; schools. churches. and all the marks ms of life abound, aver fact roduc Canada ORB R SOS large areas which may within mited means able distapces of rallways ues have ir tury received a 20 that still reasonable tremendous any good farm land which be secured in Its raw prices Is an Such lands are probably esteads of the pioneer country has been tried ont: have been proved have been blazed: the been Ia public roads have towns dot agricu of modert oor Records which have years lis been taker i period of establish the that Western tion is probably worthy of note grain countries tens flied Canada’s greater any other new country ’ that Acre in mans the p per has increased farming cost of land made r eOeRRATY. obtain te extent In (Cs vet the favorably with some which the cost greater than it is districts of the Deo minion. In most cases present owners of Canadian farm land are not cultivating it themselves are willing to mall at moderate prices and oa terms arranged for the convenience of the purchaser, provided that the par. chaser is prepared to go into actual operation and bring the land under cultivation and cause it to provdooe, That is the kind of settler which Can ada wants and to whom it extends open arms. -—Advertisement. very higt This any vield such land is very in the farming condition does not vot nada, and Compares countries In muct who Cor.-Wreckt. Al Bert—“How do these angles usually end?” Phi] Bert— “Most of them turn Into a wrecks tangle." —S8clence and Invention —— love tri Do you know why it’s toasted? To seal in the delicious Burley flavor It’s toasted. ——-
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