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plete tbe second slase"o? thdr Journey ( RIllersn reached his hotel, and. beinc Tte SILVER. HORDE ! By REX BEACH. Author ot Th Spoilert" nd 'The Barrier" 4 Cpynihl 1909. b Hrp Q Brothers - CUAPTER V. I ILL three knew the desperate I A I cnanL'e tne? were taking, and lW they spoke little as they ' nude tbelr way out Into the 8 traits. Their craft waa strange to them, and tbe positions they were forced to occupy soon brought on cramped muscles. The bidarka is a frail, narrow framework over which Is stretched walrus skin, and It Is so fashioned that tbe crew sits, one be hind tbe other, In circular opeulngs with legs straight out In front Gradually, Imperceptibly, the moun tain shores behind them shrank down upon the gray horizon. It seemed that for once the weather was going to bo kind to them, and tbelr spirits rose In consequence. They ate frequently. food being the great fuel of the north, and midday found them well out upon the hearing bosom of the straits with the Kadlak shores plainly risible. Then, as If tired of toying with them, the wind rose. Dad it sprung from the north It would hare wafted them on their way, but It drew In from the Taclflc, straight Into their teeth, forc ing them to redouble their exertions. In the hope that It would die down with the darkness the boatmen held on their course, and night closed over them still paddling silently. It was nearly noon of the following day when the watchman at the Uyak cannery beheld a native canoe creep ing slowly up the bay and was aston lshed to find it manned by three white men In tbe last stages of exhaustion. One of them. In fact, was unconscious and had to be carried to the house. lie did marvel, however, that another of the travelers should begin to cry weakly when told that tbe mall boat bad sailed for Kadlak tbe previous evening. "Too bad you didn't get In last night," said the caretaker sympatnea cally. "She won't be back now for t month or more." "Dow long will she lie in Kadlak V Big George asked. "Tbe captain told me he was going to BDend Christmas there. Let's see THEY. COUIiD NOT WALK, BUT CMSPT. today Is the 22d. She'll pull out for Ju neau on tbe morning of the 2Gth; that's three days." "We must catch her." cried Emer son quickly. "If you'll land us In Ka dlak on time I'll pay you anything you ask." "I'd like to. but I can't," the man re plied. "You see, I'm here all alone, except for Johnson. lie's the watch man for the other plant." Emerson turned his eyes upon the haggard man who sprawled weakly lo a chair. And Fraser. noting the ap peal, answered gamely with a forced smile on his Hps. though they were drawn and bloodless: "Sure! I'll be reudy to leave In the morning, pal!" The old Russian village of Kadlak lies on the opposite side of the Island from thp canneries, n bleak, wind swpt relic of the country's first oecu nation, and. although peopled largely by natives and breeds, there Is also a considerable white population, to whom Christmas Is a season of tbnnks giving and celebration, and It caused much comment when late ou cnnsi mas afternoon nn ice burdened cunoe, bearing three strange white men. laud ed on the beach beside the dock-or were they white men. ufter all? Their faces were so blackened aud split from the frost they seemed to be raw bleed Ine masks. Hiid their hands were crack ed and stiff beneath their mittens. They vara hniixw pvihI and caunt their cheeks suuken away as if from a wast inir illness, and they could not walk iitir rrmit across the snow covered Bhlncle on bands and knees, then, reaching the street, hobbled painfully while their limbs gave way as If parol yzed. A week later linyd and (Iwrpe were watching the Unlit ot Port Townseud blink out In the ;toom astern. A quick Change of boats nt Juneau bad raised tholr si.lrlts. iMHlilhs t.ie.n to com in less thai) tbe expected time. I suppose a feller bas got to dress pretty swell back there in Chl !i-! ." George ventured. "Full dress suits of I clothes. ebT' Yes." "Did you ever wear one?" "Certainly." Well. I'll be"- The fisherman checked himself and gazed at his com panion as If be saw bliu suddenly la a new light. "Right along?" be ques tioned Incredulously. Why. yes; pretty steadily." "All day at a time?" Boyd laughed. "I haven't worn one in the daytime since I left college. They are used only at night." A feller told me a funny thing once, weut on Ueorge. "lie said mem rich men back east had women come around and clean their finger nails aud shine 'em up. Is that right?" Quite rightr "Well. I don't suppose you ever had em snine your nnger nana, uui jou: Yes." The big man opened his mouth to speak, then, evidently changing hl mind, observed. "Seems to me I d bet ter stay here on tbe coast and wait for you." "No. Indeed!" the other answered quickly. "I will need you In raising that money. You know the practical side of tbe fishing business, and I don't" Finally the steamer docked, and the three men put up at a hotel. "You better train me up to wearing . . it a dress Bull oerore we gei eusi. George warned, "or I'll make your swell friends sore and spoil tbe deal I could wear It on the cars and get easy in it." "My dear fellow, it takes more than a week to 'get easy' In a dress suit." Boyd smiled, amused at his earnest ness, for the big fellow was merely a boy out on a wonderful vacation. "Well, if there is a down east mani cure woman in Seattle show her to me, and I'll practice on her." he Insisted. "She can halter break me at least It was the labor of sereral hours to fit Big George's bulky frame, and when the two returned to the hotel Emer son found the representative of an aft ernoon newspaper anxiously awaiting him at tbe desk. "Mr. Athens sent me down to get a story." "Athens Billy Athens!" "Yes. He Is the editor. I believe you two were college mates. He want ed to know If you are tbe Boyd Emer son of the Michigan football team." "Well, well." Boyd mused. "Billy Athens was a good tackle." He thought you might have some thing Interesting to tell about Alaska. Your partner has been telling me all about you and your trip and your great success." "My partner?" "Yes. Mr. Frobisber volunteered an Interview In your name." "Frobisber!" said Emerson. "Sure. That's him over yonder." The reporter indicated "Flngerless" Fraser. who. having watched the interview from a distance, now solemnly closed one eye and stuck his tongue luto his cheek. "Oh. vea. ves - Froblsher!" Boyd stammered. "Certainly!" "He Is a character. Isn't he? ne told me bow you rescued that girl when she broke through the Ice at Kalvlk." "He did?" "Quite a romance, Isn't it? It's a good newspaper story, and I'll play It up He Is going to let me In ou that hydraulic, proposition of yours too. Of course I haven't much money, but It sounds great and" "How far along did you get with your negotiations about this hydraulic proposition?" Boyd asked curiously. "Just far enough so I'm all ou edge for It I'll make up a little pool among tbe boys at the office and have the money down here before you leave tonight" I am sorry, but Mr. Frobisber and I will have to talk it over first." said Emerson grimly. "I think we wili keep that "hydraulic proposition' in the family, so to speak." "Then you won't let me In? "Not Just at present." "I'm sorry. I should like to take a chance with somebody who is really successful at mining. When a fellow drones along on a sal dry month after month It makes him eurlous to see you Klondlkers hit town with satchels full of colu. Perhaps you will give me a chance later on?" "Perhaps," acceded Boyd, but when the young mau bad gone he strode quickly over to Fraser. Look here, Mr. Froblsher.'" he said in a low tone, "what do you mean by mixing me up In your petty larcenv J.rviW "Yes, sir; she is expeettng you. This way. please." Boyd followed, thankful for tbe sub lucd light which might conceal his agitation. He knew where tbey were going; she had always awaited him In tbe library, so It seemed Hawkins held tbe portieres aside, and Boyd heard tbelr velvet swish at his back, yet loTTue Urle7e"SI Instant be did not see her, so motionless did she stand. Then he cried softly: "My lady!" and strode forward "Boyd! Boyd!" she answered, and came to meet him, yielding herself to his arms. She felt his heart pounding against hers like the heart of a run ner who Las spent himself at the tape. felt his anus quivering as if from great fatigue. For a long time nelthe spoke. "Weil, I am sorry you didn't mal; fortune, my boy. But rich or poor. your friends ore delighted to see you, and we shall certainly keep you for dinner. I am Interested In that north western country myself, and I went to ask some questions about It." Jt was well otil-VtiH tnldul-t wh"ii tx full of his visit with Mildred to Kieep. lie strolled through tile loliby and into the Pompclan room. Boyd Emerson! By Jove. I'm glad to sec you" lie turned to race an anaemic youth whom colorless, its wrinkled Into an bleached face was expansive grin. "IlelU Altou!" They hook hands like old friends. while Altou Clyde continued to ex press bis delight. "So you've been roughing It out In Nebraska, eh?" "Alaska." "So It was. I always get those places mixed. Come over aud have a drink. I want to talk to you. Funny thing. I Just met a Kloudlker myself this evening. Great chap too! I want you to know him; he's immense. His name is Froellch. but he lsu't a Dutchman. Come on, you'll like him." Clyde led his compaulon toward a table. Mr. Froellch shoved back his chair and turned, exposing the face of "Fln gerless" Fraser, quite expressionless save for the left eyelid, which drooped meaningly. 'Froellch !" said Boyd angrily; "good heavens. Fraser, have you pick ed another? I thought you were going to stick to 'Froblsher.'" Turning to Clyde, he observed: "This man's name Is Fraser. One of his peculiarities Is a dislike of proper uanies. He has never found one that suited him." "I like 'Froellch' pretty well." ob served the imperturbable Fraser. "It sounds dlstanguay and" "Don't believe anything he tells you." Bovd broke In. seating himself. "He is the most circumstantial liar in the northwest, and If you don't watch him every minute he will sell you a hy draulic mine or a rubber plantation or a sponge fishery. Underneath his ec centricities, however, he Is really a pretty decent fellow, and I am Indebt ed to him for my presence here to night" Alton Clyde made his astonishment evident by Inquiring Incredulously of I Fraser, "Then that scheme of yours to establish a gas plant at Nome was all"- "Certalnlv!" Emerson laughed. "The Incandescent lamp travels about as fast as the prospector. Nome Is light ed by electricity and baa been Tor years." "Is it?" demanded Fraser, with an assumption of the supremest surprise. "You know as well as I do. "U'm! I'd forgotten. Just the same, my plan was a good one. Gas Is cheaper." He reached for his glass. at which Clyde's eye fell upon nis missing fingers, and the young club man exploded: "Well, if that's the kind of pill you are, maybe you didn't lose your mitt In the Boer war either." Emerson answered for the adventur er: "Hardly! He got blood poisoning from a hangnail." Clyde began to laugh uncontrollably. "Really, that's great! Oh. that's love ly!" Clyde said he was In poor health and wanted a chance to regain lost appetite and lost money. "I'll give you a chance to recoup." said Boyd. "1 am here to raise some money on a good proposition. The younger man leaned forward eagerly. "If you say It's good tnats all I want to know. I'll take a chance. I'm In for anything from pitch nnd toss to manslaughter." I'll tell you what It la and you can nse your own juagmeut "I haven't a particle." Clyde confess ed. "If I had I wouldn t need to In vest Go ahead, however; I'm all ears." The other outlined the plan To Clyde, Boyd Emerson had ever represented the ultimate type of all that was most desirable, and time bad not lessened bis admiration. "It looks as If there might be a Jolly rumpus, doesn't It?" be questioned. It does." Then I've got to see It. I'll put In my share If you'll let me go along.' "You go! Why. yo.i wouldn t like thot sort of thing." said Kmerson, con siderably nonplused. "Oh, wouldu't I? I'd eat It! It's Just what I need. I'd revel In that outdoor life." He threw back his uarrow shoul ders. "I'm a regular scout wbeu It comes to roughing It Why, I camped In the Thousand Islands all one sum mer, and I've been deer hunting In tbe Adirondack. We dldn t get any they were too far from the hotel. But I know all about mountain life." "This Is totally different" Boyd ob jected, but Clyde ran on, his enthu siasm growing as he tinted the mental picture to suit himself. Clyde was lost In an exposition of his fitness as a fisherman when Fra ser burst out: "Hello! There's George." vw, see here, Fraser, I want you to leave me out of your machinations absolutely. You've been very decent to me in many ways, but If I hear of anything more like this I shall band you over to the police." "Don't be a sucker all your life," ad monished the roguo. "You stick to me aud I'll make you a lot of money. I like you"- Emerson, now seriously angry, wheeled and left him, realizing that the fellow was morally atrophied. Ho could not forget, however, that except for this Impossible crenture ho himself did "not suit I.... :.!!uiv kiviu.u o.h . the operator with an odd minilinu ? timidity and defiance. This done, he hastened to one of the leading banks, and two hours later returned to the hotel. Jubilant. He found Big George In the lobby, staring with fascinated eyes at bis fluger nails, which were strangely purl fled and glossy. "Look at 'em." the fisherman broke out admiringly. "They're as clean as a hound's tooth. They shine so 1 das- sent take hold of anything." "I have made uiy deal with the bank." Boyd exulted. "All I need to raise now Is $100,000. The bank will advance the rest. That $100,000 makes all the difference In the world. The task Is eusy now. We will make It go sure. These bankers know what that salmon business Is. Why, I had no trouble at all. They say we can't lose If we have a good site on the Kalvlk river." That evening Boyd and George start ed away, but could not locate Eraser. When the train pulled out a familiar voice greeted tbem: "Hello, you" and there was Fraser, grinning. "What are you doing here?" "Oh. I'm on my way east" "Whereabouts east?" "Chicago, ain't It? I thought that was what you said." He seated him self and lighted another long cigar. "Are you going to Chicago?" George asked. "Sure, we've got to put this cannery deal over." the crook sighed luxurious ly and began to blow smoke rings. 'Trelty nice train, ain't It?' "Yes," ejaculated Emerson, nndecld ed whether to be pleased or angered at the fellow's presence. "Which Is your car?" "This one same as yours. I've got the drawing room." "What ore you going to do In Chi cago?" "Oh. I ain't fully decided yet. but I nilzlit do a little promoting. Seattle Is too full of Alaskan snares;' The younger man shook his head "You are Impossible." said he. "and yet I can't help liking you." In Chlcugo. as In Seattle. Fraser ae compauled bis fellow travelers to their hotel aud would have registered him' self under some high sounding alias except for a whispered threat from Boyd. Promptly ot 4 o'clock Emerson call ed a cab and was driven toward the north side. As the vehicle rolled up Lake Shore drive tbe excitement under which be had been laboring for days Increased until he tapped his feet nerv ously, clinched his gloved fingers and patted the cushions as If to accelerate the horse's footfalls. Would he never arrive? The vehicle drew up at last before one of the most pretentious residences, a massive pile of stone and brick fronting the lake with what seemed to him a singularly proud and chilling aspect During the moments that be waited he found bis body pulsating to the slow, heavy thumping of bis heart; tLen a fatnllar face greeted him. "How do you do. Hawkins!" b heard himself saying as a liveried old man ushered blm in. "Is Miss Way laud In?" as Simplicity Eloganco Refinement Stylo i are all expressed in our "QUALITY CLOTHES" for Fall 19i0. The peo ple of this commun ity have come to rec ognize in this line of high-grade-read v-for-service clothes, tbe best things to be had in men's apparel. Surely this season the most beautiful models and most at tractive styles are here shown. We invite you to see them. You owe it to yourself to do so be fore making any purchases. All of the new browns, grays and blues are here. Prices as always $20 to $35. SPECIAL FOR THIS WEEK ONLY! Boy's school shirts dark colors 3 for $1.00; sizes 6 to 12 years. Men's blue denim overalls, double sewed 45c. A few pair boy's overalls 25c slightly soiled, regular 50c quality. Bring this ad. ULILUosGOii'sSonsJ THE HOME OF SATISFACTION Continued in next issue BENT KB WRITES FROM HIS WASHINGTON HOME FUNERAL GF THE LATE PETER MUMM HELOITHIS MORNING From Tuesday's Dally At St Paul's church this after noon occurred the funeral of the late Peter Mumm, one of the old settlers of this city. The funeral was con ducted by Rev. Steger, pastor of the church which Mr. Mumm attended. The church was filled with sorrow ing relatives and old time friends who came to show the respect they felt for the high character of the deceased. The procession which followed the. hearse to the cemetery was ' a large one. The floral offerings were pro fuse and beautiful, Indicating tn high esteem In which the deceased was held in the community in which he dwelt. The pall bearers which bore the remains to the grave were: Conrad Meislnger, Jacob Trltsch, William Hassler, John Bauer, Sr., William Weber and Hans Tarns. would be lying at Petellln's store at Katmal with no faintest hope of com pleting his mission, whereforo he did his best to swallow his Indignation. Boyd hurried to a telegraph office and despatched two messages to Chi cago, one addressed to his own tailor, tbe other to a number on Lake Shore drive. Over the latter he pondered long, tearing up several drafts which From Tuesday's Dally Charles Martin, the Main street barber, has Just received a letter from Bent KInkead, who went to Seattle, Washington, to make his home a few weeks ago. Bent says the first thing to attract his attention when entering the city was to see all of the fruit trees loaded with fruit, pears, plunis, apples, peaches, all breaking down with their loads. The home of Mr. KInkead and family is on Dens more avenue and near some fine lakes on which steam launches ply. The smoke from the forest fires has obscured the view of the moun tain peaks bo that only one or two views of Mount Ramler has been had and the Olympics bave been Been In the west once or twice.. The weather has been delightful, not too warm for comfort during the day, and cool enuogh at night to require two or three heavy quilts, and the tender foot can not get enough sleep when he first lands there. Bent says "I notice our old "four flush" T. R., has taken a big scare and is out tickling poor fools with all sorts of rot about conditions, giving every man a square deal, equal opportunities, etc., etc. I have seen horses which were unwill ing to be bridled and worked, and have seen their masters take an ear of corn In one hand, a bridle In the other, holding the corn In front and the bridle behind out of sight, so when the short sighted animal came within reach the corn was thrown to the four winds, the harness clapped on them, and was worked harder be cause he was hard to catch. T. R.'b antics remind me of sucn a perform ance. There are many men In Seat tle of almost all nationalities who will he hard to bridle so I am informed." A. M. Noftsger Here. From Tuesday's Dally A, M. Noftsger and wife of LamonI, la., visited over night with Mr. Nofts ger'a sister, Mrs. J. C. Cummins, en route to Longmont, Colorado, to visit Mr. Noftsger'a brother. Mr. Noftsger had not been In this city for forty-six years and he finds many changes here In that time. Mr. Noftsger formerly freighted across the plains, loading some times at Plattsmouth, some times at St. Jos eph, Mo., and at other times at Kan sas City, He Is a farmer and the crops in his locality will average about two-thirds the usual yield. Mr. Nofstger says the seed corn fraud has cost Iowa sev eral hundred thousand dollars, some concerns sold to the farmers poor quality of seed, thus causing them to get a poor stand this year. Prosecu tions have been started against some of the houses and It Is expected oth ers will be sued. From Longment, Mr. Noftsger and wife will go to south-western Kansas to visit his sis ter for a short time and later they will go to Oklahoma, and Arkansas to visit a son and daughter before returning to their home In Iowa. J. C. Brandon was a passenger to the metropolis on the morning train today where he was called on busi ness. Mr. Brandon returned recently from the Alberta country, Canada, He was not pleased with that coun try. Funeral of Julius DoclirliiK- From Tuesday's Dally The funeral service of Julius Doeh rlng occurred this morning at 10 o'clock at St. Paul's church In this city conducted by Rev. Steger, pastor. The A. O. U. W. lodge of which deceased was a member, attended the funeral in a body and acted as escort to the cemetery. The service at the church was simple and Impressive, the choir rendered some of the fa vorite hymns of the deceased. The floral tributes were very beautiful and were silent mementoes of the pure and upright life of the de ceased. The pallbearers wore chosen from among the neighbors and old time acquaintances ot the deceased, and were Mr. Joseph Tltel. Mr. Joseph Droege, Mr. Frank Neuman, Mr. Wlll lan Ottersteln, Mr. August Roesner and Mr. William Budlg, A PECULIAR DISEASE AT- TACKS THE MILK CO A strange and peculiar disease has made Its appearance among cattle la this part of the state, affecting tie mouths ot animals. Several deaths have been reported. It Is noticeable among the milch cows for the most part, as their mouths become so sore that they eat but little and the sup ply of milk. Is materially reduced. Competent veterinarians diagnose the trouble as caused by a fungus that some times forms on vegetation after a period ot drouth, such as thin section experienced during the last summer. One peculiarity noticeable is that cattle on good pastures with plenty of feed seem to be as subject as those kept on short pastures. It Is declared that only mature milch cows are affected, the young stock and male animals for the most part being Immune. The fungus Is similar to what la commonly called "smut" on oats and other small grain. It affects especial ly the tongue, lips and gums of tbo animals, causing a spongy or morbid condition similar to proud flesh la a wound. In some cases a large part, of the cow's tongue seems literally to rot off and the front portion slough away. So aore and sensitive does tbo mouth become that the brute wl.l touch neither food nor water, and can be kept alive only by giving water by "drenching" and by putting tho food well back In the mouth. A cow that refujes to touch fool will, It is said, eat ear corn whei once Inserted and placed far back In the mouth where she can grind without hurting the frontal and sorer parts. In some cases there Is a swelling of the throat, dark spots and sore lumpi on the udder and teats. Some also have sore places about the hoots, making it difficult to move about or to get up when lying down. The disease usually runs Its courm in from two to five or six weeks. Careful nursing is necessary, and ft lotion of peroxide of hydrogen occa sionally applied to the'affeeted part Is said by those who have tried It in be efficacious when administered In time. Glenwood Tribune. Commonwealth Company. From Tuesday's Dally The stockholders of the Common wealth Life Insurance company are ' bo congratulated upon the election of their new board of directors. Since the new men have taken charge ot affairs the company has been placet upon a good business basis, the stat-j auditor has Issued the necessary 1 - cense and the first month'B operatl' shows $200,000 Insurance in force ' over 60 policies written and new busi ness being done dally. Card of Thanks. To the many friends and nelghbn who bo kindly assisted us during o r recent sad bereavement, we wish to extend our heartfelt thanks. Mrs. Peter Mumm and family.