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16 THE OMAHA DAILY UElli SlTM)AV, iNUVKMIJBU U, 1000. CAVESSON AND THE CENTIPEDE. IJy GUY UOOTHHV. Part III -Cavessou's Success. (Copyright, 1500, by C-uy Hoothby.) It Is Just posslblo that you may romcm ter tho attempts made by Inspector Caves on of tho Queensland mounted potlco to effect tho capture of tho Centipede, the notorious bushranger, who, for a longer tlmo than Cavesson ever likes to think of now, had kept tho pastoral districts, with in a nvlluE of 300 miles of the township of Mulga Flat, In a state of continual ter ror. Ono of tho metropolitan tapers, not Inaptly, spoko of him as a criminal will-o'-lho-wlsp, and tho term dcsclbcs him as well, If not much bettor, than I can pos sibly hopo to do. As n mutter of fact, ho was hero today and gono tomorrow! stick ing up a station on tho eastern side of Mulga Flat ono day and plundering a bank 100 miles distant tho next. Try how Cavcs son would, ho could not lay hands upon him, and when on several occasions ho thought he had really pot hold of him, tho rascal, by somo Ingenious means of his own devising, managed to slip through his lingers and be off about evil business ouco more. Meanwhile, as I havo already told you. Parliament made naBty remarks, the commissioner of police olllclally rep rimanded hlra, a tpcclal mnglstrutc was Bent up to take charge of tho district, while Hevcral of tho papers went to fur as to afflrm that ho wub not only in leaguo with tho enemy, but that his failures to effect his capture- woro only tho natural results of tho bribes ho had received. Ah may be supposed, between one nnd the other, Cuvcs feon's llfo was made miserable! as a man's could well bo. At last, ns has been al ready narrated, ho had tho good fortune a porusal of tho Btory, entitled "Cuvesson"s lieutenant. How tho man contrived to eu capo, assisted by his notorious employer, a perusal of tho history, entitled Cuves3on's lllundcr." will reveal. It Is sufllclcnt for tho present that, when the nows reached tho public ears, tho Inspector's position bo ramo oven more, unbearable than It had been before. Madly In lovo with Mlnnlo Walkett as ho was, ho had to remember her father's own words, which wero to tho effect that, unless ho could como to hlra nnd say that ho hud captured tho Centi pede, ho should not dream of giving him his daughter's hand In marrlago. Hut how on earth was that capture to be effected? Ho hud tried every concelvublo plan, but without success. Ho had schemed and plotted in vain. Not only his marriage, but his own good name depended upon his bringing tho outlaw to book, but, puzzle his brains as ho would, ho could not see how It was to be accomplished. "I've got 3G0 standing to my credit nt tho bank," he said to himself, as he paced up and down his otllco ono hot Rum mer's incrning, "and, by Jove, I'd willingly plank it down it I could lay my hands upon tho rascal In return. He's separating mn from Mlnnlo and ho's ruining my career. What havo I done that fato tihould saddle me with such a load?" Ho went to the window nnd looked out upon the street. It was by no means n cheerful prospect that he Baw there. Tho heat wan torrlflc and the road was Inches doep in dust. Tho Iron roofs of the houses opposite reflected the glaro and when n .enrolling blast drove down the ntrcct It was llko a sandstorm In tho great Sahara. "And to think that it I could only cap ture the fellow I could bo out of this for ever," ho said, glaring ut u small dog that was scratching himself ngalust tho ve randa post outside. Then tho sound of wheels attracted his attention and u mo ment later tho mall coach, n. cumbrous, unwieldy affair, covered with duat and drawn by tlvo panting horses, appeared n sight, passed tho pollco ollico and rolled slowly on down tho street toward the prin cipal hotol. Cavcssou touched tho bell iion hla desk. "Tho coach has Just passed," ho paid to tho sergeant, who uppeared in answer to his summons, "On down to tho post office nnd bring me tho letters us quickly as cosslblo," Then when the man had vanished once more, ho sat down at lis desk and amused himself with spearing his blotting pad with his pen. "More wiggings from tho commissioner, 1 suppose," ho said, gloomily. "More let ters from kind friends, enclosing cuttings from the metropolitan pupers, inch of which will refer to what they call my 'gross neglect of duty my Inability to capture tho Centlpedo and will Inslnuato that I am taking bribes to allow him to re main at large. Oh, It's a beautiful, beaii tlful world, and If It weren't for Mlno, by Jove I I could almobt wish myself out of It." A quarter of nu hour later tho sergeant returned with his superior's letters, which he placed upon the tablo. Cavesson glanced at tho various missives and then selected ono, tho cnvelopo of which was addressed In a lady's handwriting. Tho contents must havo been distinctly pleasing, for ho read the letter several times before he placed It In his pockot. "God bless her," ho said, and added n moment later, with equal sincerity, "and confound the Centlpedo." After that he turned his attention to the remainder of bis correspondence. Selecting a long, official-looking envelope bearing the letters O. H. M. S. upon its face, be opened It. If the expression upon 8 his faces might bo taken ns any criterion, it was by no manner of means as pleasant as tliu last, It ran ns follows; Hlr I nm directed by the commissioner of police to Intorm you that, In consequence of your continual failure to effect tho u.r lest of the Centipede, who for so long n limn has been troubling your district. It lion been decided to transfer you from your post nt .Mulga l'lnt to another station. In spector niciuo'i will relievo you on tlio Huh of tho iirtnent month, when you lire directed to nand over to him the men in your charge nnd to report yourself ut Ihh ofllcd us promptly ns possible. I havo tliu honor to bo jour ob illent orvant. j. wiirrTAKBU-niat.u Seerclury of tlu Commissioner. Cavcssou groaned aloud. "This Is the end of everything," he said to hlmsolf. "I'm proved Imcompetcnt and Dickson Is sent up to rellovo me." i Ho brought his fist down with such a' bang upon the tablo that the Ink poll Jumped Into the air and camo within an ace of overturning. It would have been I a bad day for tho Ccntlpedo If ho had "GOOD EVENING, LANDLORD," HE stood before the lrnto officer at that mo ment. After uwhllo ho picked up the letter and read It again. "Dickson will be hero on the 13th," he said to himself. "If that id so I havo still my flvo days' gruce ullowcd me. Flvo days In which to win Minnie; flvo days In which to show them that I am not us incompetent as they supposo me. Rut there, what can I do in such a short time? If only that brute would glvo me one olew us to his whereabouts I might accomplish something. Hut, as it is, I might us well stretch out my hand and try to touch tho moon as hope for such a bit of luck. I'm a miserable beggar If ever there wub ono In this world." That afternoon ho informed Mr. Hab lett, tho magistrate In churgo of tho district, that no was to be supersoded and could see that tho latter was by no means displeased ut tho turn nffalra had tuken. Even slnco his own misadven ture with tho Centlpedo tho other had cherished n dislike to Cavesson; and, though ho did not say so, he hnd the sat isfaction of knowing that it was In a great measure duo to Ills communication to head quarters that the Inspector was bolng re called. For the next three days Cavesson gal loped ubout his district llko n madman, making Inquiries in every posslblo direc tion and sparing neither himself nor his men in his endeavors to bring his enemy to book beforo tho now inspector should arrive. Ho was no more successful, how ever, than boforo nnd when on tho Wednes day night ho retired to rest It was with tho feeling that, so far us tho Centlpedo was concerned, his doom was sealed. Ac cording to custom he slept with his window open. In Mulga Flat burglurs woro un known luxuries and, Indeed, It thcro had been n stray gentleman of the craft In the district tho bedroom of tho Inspector of police would scarcely have been the crib ho would havo been likely to crack. Nevertheless, Cuvessnu's bedroom was vis ited that night by a stranger from tho out sldo world, but who that stranger was and how ho got In without rousing the Inhabitants has never yet been discov ered. When tho owner of tho room went to his dressing tablo next morning ho was surprised to find a grimy letter addressed to himself standing ngalust Ills looking eUbs. Tho writing was quite unknown to him und tho spelling of his name betrayed tho fact that, whatever else might bo, spell Ing was evidently not tho author's strong est point. "How tho deuce did It get horo?" Ca vesson asked himself ns ho picked It up. "It wnsn't thcro, I'll swear, when I went to bed lust night, and surely no ono would havo hnd thci cheek to enter ray room while I wos asleep." . And yet the fact remained that tho letter had reached him and that It was Intended for himself. Ho uccordlngly opened It and scanned tho contents with n considerable amount of curiosity. It was shurt, but, as it transpired, very much to tho point. "If Inspeckter C.ucsln," It ran, "wants to catch tho Scntlpecd, he'd hotter take a friend's advise and bo at tho 'Jolly Irish men' grog shanty on tho Yurrawatta Cross ing, on Thursday night, when the man he wants so bad will bo thcro dlsgtsed as a preest. You'd best catch him then, as he's cleerlng out of tho Country, aud you won't get another chunst." Cavesson put the letter down and donned his considering cup. "Is It genuine, or Is It only n hoax to lure mo off In another direction, In order that ho shall work ono of his villainies In tho neighborhood while I am nbsont?" Ho scarcely know wlut to think or what action to take. T.e writing was certainly disguised; tho paper told him nothing. Ho finished dressing nnd sat down to break fast with the weight of this now complica tion lying heavily upon his mind. If It wero not n hoax how gladly would ho era brace tho opportunity it offered hlm of getting evon with his foe; If It were, and he should act upon It and auythlng 111 should result, then be would vacate his po sition and tako his depnrturo for the south in one last furious storm of ridicule nnd abuse. It was by no means a pleasant position for a sensitive man to find him self placed in and Cavesson grew almost, dlny as he thought of it. After break- fast ho discussed tho matter with his faith ful adherent, Htirke; tho maglstrnto ho resolved to leave out of his calculations altogether. And, as the sequel proved, It was Just as well that bo did so, "Well, Blr," enld Uurke, when he had heard everything, "If you'll excuso me, It peeing to mo to be, In a manner of speaking, like our last chance. Tho Centipede, as wo all know, has got enemies as well as friends In tho district, and It's ns likely as not that ono of them has turned rusty. Why not glvo It a trial, sir? You can leave tue hero with three of tho men, and you may be qulto sure that I will keep my eyes open, If only for your sake. It's a black shumc, sir, that you should bo recalled because you can't mnnago to catch tho chap. The devil him self couldn't do it, so I'm thinking. Fix yourself up a bit different, sir; llko a work ing man, so to speak, und go to the grog shanty. If n priest turns up, arrest him. It's Just posslblo you may turn tho tables on your enemies utter all." "ily Jove! I've a good mind to take your ndvlco and to risk It, Ilurke," said Caves son, "Things couldn't be much worso with mo than they aro at present; while it Is Just possible that one of tho Centipede's enemies may bo giving him away, after all." In this fashion It was settled, and for the remainder of the morning Cavcsson busted hlmsolf preparing for tho adventure that lay SAID, APPROACHING THE COUNTER. before hlm. Shortly after midday, had there been any one there to see it, a most utiusual sight might have been witnessed on tho road thut led from Mulga Flat across tho plulns to the crossing on tho Yarnxwatta river. A gigantic table-topped wagon, such as Is used by carriers for conveying goods from civilization out of tho fur west, drawn by thirty oxen, might have been observed slowly crawling nlong tho road. It was loaded with bales of wool, but Instead of bolng conductod only by carrier and his mate, it was accompanied by four stalwart men, who, though dressed after tho fashion of ordinary bushme-n, in reality comprised tho Inspector of police nnd three of his most trustworthy subordinates. Hour after hour tho vngon crawled on its way, and at least half n dozen times in every 00, minutes Cavesson, nnd tho hands on tho top of the load, called down maledictions ou tho bullocks for their slow traveling. Comparatively short though tho distance was, night had fallen beforo they reached tholr destination and were able to call a halt by one of the large water holes that wero all that remained of what la winter was a river of moro than a quarter of a mllo wide. Onco In camp the work of un yoking commenced nnd after this had been satisfactorily accomplished and tho ani mals had been conducted to tho water and good grass It was tlmo to think about carrying out tho plot they had arranged. A lire was accordingly lighted and tho cooking of tho evening meal commenced. In tho meantlmo a space had been cleared among tho wool bales and In this a bed was urranged, upou which one of tho troopers, n somewhat cadaverous fellow, rejoicing In tho namo of Ilrowu, was to act the part of an invalid. Then tho evening meal was oaten and after that Cavcbson called his men together. "Now, lads," he began. "I want to say a few words to you. As you aro aware, this morning I received some lnfonnntlon thut may possibly enable mo to get hold of the man who has outwitted us so long. I beltevo you are as anxious to bring hlm to book as I myself and If you play your parts well tonight, as I feel sure you will do, I see no reason why tho nrrest should not talio place. In a quarter of an hour tho carrier and I will set off for tho grog shanty. You, Drown, will go to bed on tho load, whllo tho rest of you will tako up your stations among the hushes close at hand. When wo aro ready to capture tho prisoner, you will tako your signal from me ns I direct. If ho escapes It will not bo our fault." "You enn trust to us, sir.' said ono of tho men; und tho others echoed his remark. Everything having been arranged. Ca vesson and tho teamster set off for the grog shanty, which wns situated something like n quarter of n mllo further down tho river bark. It was a plaeo that possessed a far from good reputation und on moro occasions than ono Cavcssou had had tho best of reasons for suspecting tht tho pro prietor hud given tho information to tho bushrangers which had enabled them to escape from tho trap that ho hud net for them. On reaching tho house, tho two men entered tho bar Tho teamster, according to tho arrangement previously agreed upon, called for drinks and the landlord, who was behlud tne bar, served them. Ono of tho daughters of the house, who wns wip ing glusses nt tho further end of the room, looked up ns they entered und Cuvesson could huvo sworn that ho detected an anxious look upon her fuco ns sho took stock of them. "If tho Centipede is here, I should not bo surprised to find thnt sho Is tho woman who has given htm away," ho said to him self. The landlord nnd tho teamster, as Cu. vc-sson was well aware, worq. old friends, for this reason, wheu tho latter stated that ho had n dying man out at his cump, tho other's suspicions wero not aroused, "Surely you remember hlra," suld tho teamster. "Jim Heggarty, him ns used to bo on the Ilouli.i road boforo he camo south 7" "In courso I remember him," tho land lord replied. "Poor Jim, and he Is real bud, Is he7" "Had; why, he'B as close to death as ever hoil be In this world," tho carrier an swered. "He's moaoln' an groanln' out there as If ha'd never know no comfort again, which It's my belief he won't. When ho wns up and about he never believed in nolhlnk, didn't give a cuss for anything, nllvo or dead, he used to say. Hut now he's down It's nil tho other way. lie can't rest noways, because ho laughed ut religion, ho says, and mother church and such llko," Cavcssou noticed that tho woman be hind the bnr gave n sudden start on hear ing this. Next moment, however, his at tention was attracted by tho sound ,of horses' hoofs outslda tho house. Pres ently tho door at the) further end of the bar, which led out Into tho stock ynrd, opened, and n Hnmnn Catholic priest en tered tho room. Although dusty nnd travel stained, he wns neat and natty, and seemed to bo on the best posslblo terms, not only with himself, but also with tho world In general. "Good evening, landlord," ho said, ap proaching tho counter. "I presume you can glvo me n room tonight?" "With pleasure, your reverence," tho landlord replied, "llavo you ridden far today?" "Only from Durnford station, " the olher answered. "You may doubtless havo heard that the eldest daughter was married yes terday to young Mr. McPhcrsun of Coot natnbrllla. I went out to perform the cere mony." Cavesson looked at tho man and took particular notlco of tho dark, restless eyes and clear-nut features; also of tho small scar on the left side of tho mouth. Ho I was tho Centipede without a doubt. After a nobbier of brandy nnd a few moro unim portant remarks, tho priest ordered his supper to bo prepared for him nnd then mado us If he would leavo tho room. Tho i teamster, however, In tho tnenntlme, had said something In au undertone to the landlord, who, In reply, somewhat unwil lingly addressed the clergyman. "This mnn, your reverence," he sold In an apologetic tone, "asks mo to Inform you that ono of his mates wants to know If you would havo any objection to going out to see him. Ho says js don't think tho poor chap will live till morning." Tho priest looked Intently at tho car rier nnd then from him at tho landlord. Cavesson could boo that ho was placed In an awkward position. Hy nil tho rules of his cloth It would never havo dono for him to havo declined to go and yet, remember ing who he was and how necessary It was for hlm to bo close, ho had no desire to run tho rlskH of being drawn Into a trap. "Do you know this man?" ho Inquired of tho landlord. "Know him?" returned tho landlord with a laugh. "Lor' bless you, I'vo known hlm for years." "You aro quite sure that I ran trust myself with hlm?" This was w speech, ns Cavesson could see, thut was possessed of a double meaning. "I'll pledge my word on it," nnswered the landlord, who. ns may bo supposed, had no notion of tho teamster's connection with Cavesson nnd tho police. "Very well, then, I'll go." tho other re plied. "While 1 unt absent let my supper bo prepared aud see thut It Is ready for mo by tho tlmo I return. Now, my friend, lend tho way. and If the comforts of tho churchman help to assuage tho spiritual sorrows of your unhappy friend you may rest assured that they shall bo given In the most fit nnd proper manner. They left tho house together, und Caves son, who hail ut that moment been lolling up agulust tho counter, prepnred to follow them. As he did so tho girl behind tho bar allowed n glass to fall from her hand. "What did you do that for, you hussy?" asked her father angrily. "It ain't llko you to go clinching tho crockery about. Co and get his reveronco'B supper, and look sharp about It. Do you hear mo?" Ten minutes later tho strangely assorted trio reached tho rendezvous, where tho grey outline of tho wngou could bo plulnly dis tinguished, thrown Into relief ns It was by tho lcnplug flames of tho camp lire. If tho priest hud uny suspicions left, this familiar sight must havo tended to relieve hlm of thom. for ho iipprouched tho wagon with ull his old confidence. "Whero Is tho Invalid?" he Inquired, as ho passed tho lire. "I'pnn the loading," the carrier replied. "Iluw's It with you now, Jim?" "Had, bud, mortul bad," tho sick man ro plled In a husky voice. "Are you going to let mo dlo like u dog, without the bless lugs of tho Holy Church?" "No, no, my friend," said the supposed priest. "It Ih fortunate for you that I nm here to minister to your requirements." "If your roveronco would bo pleased to mount the wagon," said tho currier, "you'd bo able to see hlm for yourself. Here, you, Dick, hand us tho steps and look sharp ubout It." , Thus ubjured, Cuvesson produced the lad dor and propped It ngalust tho tailboard of tho wngou. A moment Inter tho priest had mounted and was on top of the load. Kueollng lies Id u the supposed sick man, ho Inquired tho tuituro of his iillmonts. At tho samo moment a woman's shriek rung out on the still night iilr und tho lnnkep cr's. daughter was to been hastening toward the camp. "What's that?" cried tho priest, leaping to his feet. "It 'means that bo fur ns you aro con cerned the gamo Is up," nnswered Caves son, coolly producing a revolver from his pockot ns he spoko. "Put your hands above your head, Centipede, or you'ro a dead man." "My dear fellow, there's not tho least nccsslty for that," returned tho Centlpedo, with a gentle little laugh that waB moro an expression of amusement than of anything else. "So you'ro really Cavesson, are you? Well, It wems as If you'd scored nfter all, doesa't It? I did not expect to be caught iu vain, a trial. only would advertisement, and there would be happier homes, I moan to do all I can for you in the future. I have you alone to thank for my recovery, for which I am rary grateful." Miss Emma Saidt, Jobstown, N. J. The homos of this country are filled with women whoso trials seem too hard to bear. Thoy have somo feminine disordor and do not got roliof. Frequently it is not possible for tho ordinary physician to understand tho fundamental cause of the trouble. Tho ono person who is best qualified to advise sick wo men is Mrs. Pinkham, and Why then should any trust to inexperienced hands tho complicated question of hor health ? Every one will agree that those aro tho strongest reasons why a woman who is ill should appeal to a person who knows tho most about tho kind of illness with which sho is afilictod -one who has had tho greatest experience in treating just such cases, and meeting just the symptoms that aro manifest m her particular case. Mrs. Pinkham's address is Lynn, Mass., and all womon are invited to write freely to her of their troubles. Mrs. Pinkham's great medicino for womon table Compound. Every illness or irregularity of tho female organs will bo helped by this sterling medicine. It has restored to health already moro than a million womon. MRS. MUELLER'S HAPPY Tin t fnq PfwiriTA? ua A. ! aauu In this slniplo fuHlilon uud Just as I was leaving tlio country, too." Thun bo added, looking nround hlm ut the others: "I supposo it would bo no use my attempting to mako u tight for it?" "Not In the least," Cavesson replied, nnd as ho spoke ho blew his whlstlo and tho troopers, who had hitherto lain hidden among the brushwood, rose and approached the wpgon. "Just put the handcuffs on him to raako sure. Drown," said Cavesson, and in reply to tho order tlio invalid roso from hla couch aud produced a pair of manacles, with which ho encircled tho Cemtlpedo'a wrlats. "Kancy my having allowed myself to be raught In this ridiculously olmplo lush- on," said tho Ccntlpedo, as he descended the ladder and stood beforo tho fire. "After . this you'll ho tho hero ot tho hour, Caves- hob!" "It's about time I had a little success," answered tho other grimly. And then, to inn Wo assuranco doubly sure, ho ordered that one of tho handcuffs should bo mado fnst to his own left wrist. That done, ho dispatched two of his men to requisition horses from tho Innkeeper, being desirous of returning to tho township aud setting his prisoner under lock mid key with au llttlo delay as possible. , "It Is all my own fault," said tho Cen- . ttpede, ns they stood together beforo tho fire, awaiting tho arrival of the transport service. "If I had not played faBt nnd looso with that girl, who, by tho way, has cleared out, I "should not he In tho pro- 1 dlcament I am now. 1 suppose she gave mo away." j "You don't oxpect mo to commit myself, I linpe?" answered Cavesson. "It Is sufll clcnt for my purpose that I have got you." ' "You're qulto right," tho Centlpedo ro plled, without tho least sign of Ill-humor. ' "It would not be buslness-llko to say whers one derives ono's Information." , Half an hour later they were on their , way back to tho township, and for tho , first time In many weeks Cavesson was able to look upon himself In tho light of n really happy man. Inasmuch as ho had i effected tho capture of the Centlpedo, noth ing could deprlvo him of the right to say that he had compiled with his future father-ln-law'H stipulation. Moreover, ho i hnd vindicated his honor, and shown his 1 detractors thnt ho was far from being tho fool they had not ouly supposed, but do- , clared him to bo. J Something under threo hours after leav ing tho crossing and just as tho pollco , station clock was striking 12 they rodo Into j tho township. Not a soul was about and, In ronticqucneo, ho was able to stow his i prlsonor carefully away In one of tho colls 1 without any onn but Durko and his troop- , era being tho wiser that tho notorious Centipede was In the town. It was a happy mnn who retired to rest ' that morning. Next morning ho was aroused from sloop by tho sergeant, who Invaded his Hleoplng apartment with tho Information that the j new inspector had arrived niul that, after 1 calling at tho pollco station, lmd gono oti , to pay his respects to tho magistrate. "Tho deuce ho has!" said Cavesson, i twirling his mustache. "He knows nothing j about tlio Centlpedo, I supposo?" i "No moro than any ono cl3o, Blr," said j Ilurke. "Thcro's not n soul In tho town-j fahlp dreamB he's here. 1'vt taken good j care of that." "All right," answered Cavciison. "Now i I will drcsB and when I havo dono that , I'll go nlong to Hiihleti's house und drop u shell Into their camp." I On reaching tho magistrate' houso ho i found, the now Inspector mid his hor.t nt breakfast. They wore more than a llttlo surprlord to hoo him. "How do, Dickson?" Bald Cavesson coolly, after ho had saluted Ills superior. "Had a pleusant Journey up from Ilrlsbano?" "So-so," said Dickson. "It's too hot for traveling. Any news of tho Coutlpcde?" "I fancy wo should havo heard some thing about it beforo tills If thnro hid been." put in Hablett vindictively. "When Cavesson catches him I shall expect to hear the church bell going, to lot us know there's something Important on hand." Cavesson bit his Hp, but managed wl'h ( MISS SAIDT WRITES MRS. PINKHAM A "Dear Mrs. Pinkium: Will you kindly ....ill...!., t 11 .1 1!-T1 "V bu""" 1UI vruuuunui runci j. mivo expononccu by taking liydlrv 13. Pink hnm's Vegetable Compound ? I tsuffored for a lonff timo with nervous prostration nnd general debility, caused by falliiip; of tho womb. It seemed ns thourjli my back would never ceaso aching. I could not sleep. I had dull headaches. I was weary all tho time and lifo was a burdon to mo. I sought tho Bmshore for relief, but all vja my ruium x rcsuivcu io Rive your I took two bottles nnd was cured. I can cheerfully state, if moro ladies would givo your medicino a fair trial thoy bleis tho day thoy saw tho bIio does it without charge. woman try to bear her burdons alono, or is Lydia E. Pinkhiim'a Vege LETTEk TO MRS. PINKHAM. Tf. nffnrH nift orrai nlenMirA to tftll nf flin I from tho use of your remedies. "I was greatly troubled with my menstrual periods, was very weak and ner vous, could not work at all. I have taken several bottles of Lydlu 10. Plnlcliuin'M Vegetable Compound, also used tho Liver Pills nnd Sanativo Watli, and nm wonderfully improved in health. My neighbors are all nurprisod to seo mo out and doing my own work. "I would advise every suffering woman to try Lydia E. Pinkham's remedies." Mrs. Henry Mueller, 643 MoAJpino Ave., Clifton, Cincinnati, O. MOO Bewail an effort to keep his temper. Tretcndlng to lgnoro tho question, ha asked Dlckaon when It would bo convenient for him to Inspect tho station and to tako over' com mand, according to tho tenor of the' com missioner's letter. "I am prepared to start ns soon as pos sible,'" tho latter replied. "Tho sooner tho bettor." "VI1 half an hour's tlmo suit you?" asked Cuvesson. ' "Admirably," returned tho other. Thereupon Cavesson bade them goodby and loft tho houso. At tho time arranged Dickson nnd tho magtstrato arrived at tho pollco station. They Inspected tho charje room, tho various ofllces, tho Inspector's qunrtcrs and tho stables and harness room and at last found themselves at tho cells. "What churgus havo you?" Inquired Hub kit. "In No, 1 a caso of patty larceny," said Cavesson, "In No. 2 a. drunken shearer. No. 3, however, Is more Interesting." As ho spoke bo signed to tho scrgoant to unlock tho door. "Who Is tho prisoner?" Dickson Inquired. "Tho Centlpedo," Cavesson answered simply, and tho surprise and chagrin he saw on tho faces of tho two men was Buffl cluut recompense for him for all ho had suffered at their hands. Two hours luter, the notorious criminal, who had kept the district in such a stato of terror for so long a tlmo past, was brought beforo the magistrate and re manded, in order that further evldonce against hlm might bo obtained. Threo days later he was committed for trial and was ordered to bo taken to Marywonga to stand hlB trial at the next assizes. Much to Cavesson's delight a letter from tho headquarters instructed his successor to attend to the matter of transportation. "Take my advice, Dickson," Cavesson said, when they discussed the matter, "and have him handcuffed to your wrist night and day. I know tho gentleman with whom wo have to deal and if you give him halt a chance ho'll bo oft and away and you'll never set eyes on hlm again," "I'll tako good care that he doesn't do that," answered Dickson, haughtily. "If lio can get away from me he's a cleverer mnn than I take him for." "I am only giving you fair warning," said Cavesson, with a shrug of his shoul ders, "Thanks," answered Dickson laconically, "When I want your advlco I'll ask you for It." Next day tho party started for Mary wonga uud Cavesson, who had no further renson fur lemalnlng In Mulga Flat, do clded to nccompnny them for the first 100 miles of their Journey. Then ho was to branch off to tho south and eventually catch the train for IlriBbuno. At the last moment tho pollco magistrate, to avoid having to accomplish tho Journey alono later on, also made up his mind to accom pany tho party and when the sun roso next morning they set off, tho prisoner riding n quiet horso and having his right wrist handcuffed to Dickson's left. For several reasons it was far from being a Jovial purty and Cuvesson was not sorry when tho tlmo arrived for hlm to say farewell to It. Then ho hade Dickson nod tho mag istrate goodby and afterward turned to the Centipede, who was watching him with his usual quiet smllu upon his face. "Goodby, my friend," ho said; "wo shall not seo enuh other again until wo meet In court. You havo caused mo a great deal of trouble nnd anxiety, but, clever as you wero, I think I must confer I beat you In the end." "You wouldn't havo beaten mo then," un swerod tho Centipede, "had It not been for a woman's treachery. However, 1 bear you no malice. Will you shtike hands?" "Of coureo I will," said Cuve.iHou, and ho did so, whllo Hablett and Dlcksou ex changed glances of disapproval. Then, bidding tho party goodby, he rodn off down a sldo track. Threo dayti later he- arrived at Hrlsbane, called upon tho commissioner, obtained a fortnight's leave ot absence and was on the mall train ou his way south In order to remind Mr Walkett of tho promise he had given hlra. I II PI WW H I IW II GRATEFUL LETTER. allow mo tho pleasure) of expressing ... V. - medicine hnnnflf T ImvA tTntnvArl bwuwu V J Ubl A flail W hire depotltH with the Nitlonct City Bank of I.ynn, Hui , j,o, which wilt be paU to any enoa who cam ahow that the a bore testimonial letter! ara ot geaulae, r were published before obtaining the writers' special permission. LYUIA K. riNKHAM MKOICIN CO., Lynu, Mask. "Well, well," said tho old gentleman, when they had discussed tho matter, "as Mlnnlo loves you, and I told you that I would consider the matter when you had caught tho Centlpedo, thcro Is nothing for it but for me to surrendor." Ho was as good as his word, and thit very day tho engagement was announced. Next morning, howovcr, a surprise, was in store for them. "God bless my soul allvo!" cried tho mil lionaire, bustling out, newspaper In hand. Into tho veranda, where tho happy couplo wore seated together; "Just listen to this," So saying, ho unfolded thu paper and commenced to read. " 'As our readers will doubtless remem ber, tho cauturo ot tho redoubtable bush ranger, Contlpodo, who for the past four teen months has been defying law and order In southwestern Queensland, wns ef fected by Pollco Inspector Cavesson, on tho 12th, on tho Yarrawatta river. In duo course tho mngtstrato at Mulga Flat com mitted him for trial at tho next criminal sessions, to be held in the town of Mary wonga, somo 200 miles distant. In order to make Buro of his due arrival tho prisoner was personally emducted on tho Journey by Pollco Inspector Dickson, an officer of high repute, who wan thcrcforo answerablo for hi safe custody and delivery. Tho magistrate who had committed him, the Inspector who had effected his capture and four troopcr3 constituted the remainder of tho escort. In duo course Inspector Cavesson, who hod received orders to re port himself at headquarters no soon an posslblo, said farewell to them and turned south. All went well with tho remainder of tho party until thoy wero within fifty miles of their destination. When thoy camped beside a creek and retired to rest In the customary fashion, tho prisoner wan sleeping between tho police magistrate and Inspector Dickson, to whoso wrist be was as usual securely handcuffed. Judge, there fore, of tho surprise of the party when they wcko next morning at finding the mag istrate and inspector manucled together and the prisoner gone. Roth gentlemen and also the troopers declare most postlvely that they did not notice him moving about during tho night and aro at n complete loss to understand how he managed to outwit them as ho did. Ah soon as tho fuct Was discovered a thorough search wus mado of tho neighborhood, but ontlrely without success. Tor tho time bolng tho Centlpedo had vanished ns completely as he had so often dono before. Noedless to Bay, tho result of this curious business Is being nnxlously awultcd In southern Queensland.' " Threo months after tho appenrance of tho abovo paragraph Cnvebuoti. who, nctlng In accurdancn with his futuro fathcr-ln-law's express wishes, hnd sent In his res Ignatlon or tho offilco of pollco Inspector In order to becomo a pustornllst and a husband, was married to Miss Walkett In the cathedral. It was u grand affair and many Important pcoplo wero present, In cluding myself. Wheu the rnretnony was at an end wo returned to Mr. Walkett'a residence for the reception. "By tho way, Cavesson," said the com missioner of pollen, buttonholing tho bride groom after tho cutting of tho cake, "this packet reached mo this morilng, with an anonymous letter, asking mo to convey it personally to you on your wedding day und stilting that It was a llttlo presont from a Wf'll-v Islior who was not conversant with your address." T wonder what on earth it can bo?" said Cuvesson anil forthwith broko tho reals nnd unwrapped tho paper that en closed it - A small cordboard box next camo Into view, ou opening which a mugnlllcent gold watch with un equally costly chain win discovered. "What a Hlrango thing," he snld. "Who ou earth can It bo from?" "Ib thorn no .Inscription that will throw light upon It?" inquired his wife. Ho turned It ovor and examined the back "Yes, there Is," ho nnswered, und rem! tho following: "Krom tho Centipede to Inspector Caves son, with all good wishes for his future" THIS END.