fWiP WBRHMMRBlEllHlBHnBHHMMaMaBa . 1 SYNOPSIS. Ken.iW.r J11 i) i'iIImiim N 0IT p'.l tli tlnrlfollo f.f Mi til. i 11I 1.1 11 In In Ti li.r'a piiIiIiii.I M. .I,, ii' ti.it If he an. pts j 1 in' mir nun iiii mm. I (Mi-KKII IIIUHl In' tUlch'l to tllp t'lumi i iil4 tn lull II tin- Iftclltlnllv r I'.lml.ilil Ullll ivn.illl tO Mrlio, t 111 oimli llulniii'os Vuii Kltsc, c lll'l Mi) llllll I . luillil llll'tlt-KM of tho l.nnIIMi aiiiti.iyailnr. I'nKi'iili.itii. lie "Otitis hlH sniitniy, Nli Iml.ix TtNt. to tirlliK dm t'ii 1 mi. hm to Ins ai tttini'iit Wlltll' M'lll'l llllIK I'll till' iKItntH 1' luillil', n lanliiL'i' iIUm-.s up anil hr Is lnlt'il to enter. The lift liiant Im the h ilntii nh. wlm mi.vn sin- Is licltiK iur.Miii'l The pursuers lire ulutki u nfi. The li.uoni ki nniii-nts to Hoe Callioiiii NlrholiiM iiuti'H that nlie linn lust n .llini. yhe les Nicholas tho rctualiiliiK hllppi 1 n .1 pieilKi' tluit hIh' will tell t'nlholin .ill, ami. nx Hi'illlU, Nicholas Klvi'M In r 11 titnki-l he luteiuhil for hln fUel heart. Klixaheth Churchill Nicholas Ix nrileieil In hiise at otiee fur Montreal on Male Ii.ihIih-h. Ii. Calhoun, who liax heeoiiie .vi'i ii'tniv of state, ami plans to hi. in, mini that ulKht Tlcr warns I'akiiihani that Intel feieuie by KiiKluml in the iiffulis of this eontluent Will nut he tuleiateil. The West ilc muiult) (lint the Joint oeciii.uiey of Ore gon Willi Uieat lliltiilu 1 ease, anil has rulseil the iy of h'ifiy-foiir. Torty or 1'lnht " The haroiiess tells Nicholas who will do her hevt to pit'W'iit his marriage, filio returns the trlnl.rt ami he promises to return her slup.i. Nhholas enlists the mi vices of I'oimn sstnaii iJiiudriilgi', n lejeeteil suitor of Kllziilielli'H. to assist in the airmiKi iintits lot tne wcitilitiK ami orit ruut- til 111 with tin return of the slip per to (lie harmless Tin eotmressuian Uts drunk nail si mis the slipper to lOlis-.u-lii'lll. The 1 dill Ilk' Is ileilmeil off. ami Nicholas Is oiiiiiiil from the house hv Kllziibi'th's futlii r. Nlchol is Is onleied to Balll neci ss to 11 Medina of the ililil Kon Hn ihti'i'lms In Mmitnitl ami learn KuKlnml's Intentions H'Sii.lhiK Oregon Nicholas sees the harmless leae the di rectors' meetliiK In Montreal, whero he had failed to ualn adiulss.mi She warns lllin (hat Ills lite l.s In thinner anil ho ac cepts 1111 Invitation to pass the nlKht at lier home Rhe quizzes lilm us to whether Ms wedding took place, and Bets no sat isfaction. She tells him 'that the slipper she gave lilm contained 11 message from tho attache of Tcmis (o tho Hrltlsh am bassador. suylriK that if tho United Ktntt'8 did not annex Texas within SO ilays, she would loso hath Teuis nnd Ori'Kon. He decides to tukn the im'sangi' to dllioim., Nicholas meets in Montreal n nuturallst. Von Ultteiihofeu. who tells him that KiikIiiiuI will tight for Oregon. He Invites lilm to Washington. The baroness has left Montreal huiiledly, und a British warship disappears quietly. CHAPTER XIX, The Gentleman from Tennessee. Women distrust men too much In iTen trul, anil not enough in particular. 1'hIItbort Comnierson, Now nil the more was It necessary for mo anil my friend from Oregon to hasten on to. Washington. Humors abounded, I found as soon as I stnick the first cities below the Caundlan line. It wns in tho air now that un der Calhoun there would bo put before congress a distinct and definite at tempt at the annexation of Texas. Stories of all sorts were on the ctreets; rumors of the wrath of Mr. Clay; yet other rumors of interesting possibilities at the coming Whig and Democratic conventions. Kverywhero was that strange, ominous, indescri bable tension of tho atmosphere which exists when a great people is moved deeply. Late as it was when I reached Washington, I did not hesitate to re pair nt once to tho residence of Mr. Calhoun; and I took with me as my best adjutant my strange friend Von Itittenhofen. who, I fancied, might add detailed information which Mr. Cal houn would find of value. Wo were admitted to Mr. Calhoun, and after the first greetings he signified that he would hear my report. lie sat, his long, thin hands on his chair arm, as 1 went on with my story, his keen eyes scanning nlso my old companion qb I spoke. I explained what the Int tor knew regarding Oregon. I saw Mr. Calhoun's eyes kindle. As usual, he did not lack decision. "Sir," said he to Von Itittenhofen presently, "wo ourselves nre young, yet I trust not lacking in a great na tion's interest in tho arts and sciences. It occurs to mo now that in yourself we have opportunity to add to Jour store of knowledge In respect to cer tain biological features." The old gentleman rose nnd bowed. "I thank you for the honor of your flattery, sir," ho began; but Calhoun raised a gentle hand. "If it would pleaso you, sir, to defer your visit to your own country for n time, I can secure for you a situation in our department In blologj, whero your services would bo of extreme worth to tiB. The salary would also allow you to continue your researches into the life of our native tribes." Von Itittenhofen positively glowed at this. "Ach, what an honor!" he began again. "Meantime," resumed Calhoun, "not to mention tho value which that re search would have for us, wo could also find use, nt proper remuneration, for your private aid in mnklng up a set of maps of that western country which you know so well, and of which even I myself am so ignorant. I want to know tho distances, tho topography, the means of travel. I want to know tho peculiarities of that country of Oregon." Few could resist tho persuasiveness of Mr. Calhoun's speech, certainly not Von Itittenhofen, who thus found of fered him precisely what ho would have desired. I was pleased to boo lilm so happily situated and so soon. Presently wo dispatched him down to my hotel, whero I promised later to make him more at homo. In his elation over tho prospect ho now saw before him, the old man fairly babbled, i 54-40 FIOHX BY EMERSON HOUGH .A.VTHOR. OF THE MlIflPPI DUODLE IUU5TRATI0Ny hy MAGNUS O.ICJBTTNER copyRioHT 1909 txy noD.j'-MEmi-i. coMPAry W1 T f 1A " iiiiSnpAiUMiVli' Mm' J J I J ( D jfluwk X V IK llllmlllxvlwk i"" ' "yh """T11 ,""' flllli ililllmwm 1" ' Vv 2$ J "We Still Have the Dona Lucrezla and Her Little Jealousies." Germany seemed farthest from his mind. After his departure, Calhoun again turned to me. "I want you to remain, Nicholas," said he, "bcrause I have an appoint ment with a gentleman who will soon be present." "Hather a late hour, sir," I ventured. "Are you keeping fnlth with Dr. Ward?" "I have no time for hobbles," ho exclaimed, half petulantly. "What I must do is this work. Tho man wo are to meet tonight is Mr. Polk. It is important." Porhajis half mi hour Inter, Mr. Cal houn's old negro man ushered In this awaited guest, and we three found ourselves alone in ono of those mid night conclaves which went on in Washington even then as they do to day. Mr. Polk was serious as usual; his indecisive features wearing tho innsk of solemnity, which with so many passes ns wisdom. "I havo come, Mr. Calhoun," said ho when tho latter had assured him that my presence would entail no risk to him "to talk over this TexaB situ ation. How do you stand in case war should bo declared against Mexico? That ought to bo a popular measure. Tho Texans have captured tho popular Imagination. The Alamo rankles in our nation's memory. What would you sny to a stiff demand there, with a strong show of military forco be hind It?" "I should say nothing as to a strong showing In any caso. I should only say that if war came legitimately not otherwise I should back it with all my might. I feel the same in re gard to war with England." "With England? What chance would wo havo with so powerful a nation as that?" "There is a God of llattles," said John Calhoun. The chin of James K. Polk of Ten nessee sank down Into his stock. His staring eyes went linlf shut. At Inst he spoke, tentatively, as was always his way until he got the drift of things. "Well, now, perhaps in tho caso of England that is good politics," ho bo gnn. "It is very possible that tho peo plo hnto England ns much ns they do Mexico. Do you not think so?" "I think they fear her more." "Hut I wns only thinking of the pop ular Imagination!" "You nre always thinking of tlte popular imagination, Jim. You havo been thinking of that for some time in Tennessee. All thnt outcry about tho whole of Oregon Is ill-timed to day." '"Fifty-Four Forty or Fight;' that sounds well!" exclaimed Polk; 'oh?" "Trippingly on tho tonguo, yes!" said John Calhoun. "But how would it sound to the tune of cannon fire? How would It look written in tho smoke of musketry?" "It might not come to that," said Polk, shifting in his sent. "I was thinking of it only ns n rallying cry for tho campaign. Dash mo I beg pardon " ho looked round to seo If there were any Methodists present "but I believe I could go Into the con OTZs vention with Hint war cry behind me and sweep the boards of all opposi tion!" "And afterwards?" "Hut England may back down," ar gued Mr. Polk. "A strong showing In the southwest and northwest might do wonders for us." "But what would be behind that strong showing, Mr. Polk?" doinnnded John Calhoun. "We would win the combat with Mexico, of course. If that iniquitous measure should tako the form of war. Hut not Oregon we might as well or better fight In Africa than Oregon. It Is not yet time. In God's nninc, Jim Polk, bo enreful of what you do! Cease this cry of ta king nil of Oregon. You will plunge this country not into ono war, but two. Walt! Only wait, nnd we will own all this eontluent to tho Saskatch ewan or oven farther north." "Well," snid the other, "have you not said there is n God of Battles?" "The Lord God of Hosts, yes!" half screamed old John Calhoun; "yes, tho God of Battles for nntlons, for princi ples but not for parties! For tho principle of democracy, Jim Polk, yes, yes; but for the Democratic party, or tho Whig party, or for any demagogue who tries to lead either, no, no!" The florid face of Polk went livid. "Sir," snid he, reaching for his hat, "at least I have learned what I cumo to learn. 1 know how you will appear on the floor of the convention. Sir, you will divide this party hopelessly. You nro a traitor to tho Democratic party; I charge it to your face, hero and now. I camo to ask of you your support, and And you only talking of principles! Sir, tell me, what have principles to do with elections?" John Calhoun looked nt him for one long instant. He looked down then at Ills own thin, bloodless hands, his wasted limbs. Thon he turned slowly and rested his nrms on the table, his face resting In Ills hands. "My God!" I heard him groan. To seo my chief abused was a thing not In my nature to ondure. I forgot myself. I committed an act whoso re sults pursued me for many u year. "Mr. Polk, sir," said I, rising nnd facing lilm, "damn you, sir, you are not fit to untie Mr. Calhoun's shoo! I will not see you offer him one word of Insult. Quarrel with mo If you like! You will gain no votes heio now in nny caso, that is sure!" Utterly horrified nt this, Mr. Polk fumbled with his hat anil cane, and, very red In tho fnee, bowed himself out, still mumbling, Mr. Calhoun ri sing nnd bowing his adeaux. My chief dropped Into his chnlr again. For a moment ho looked at me directly. "Nick," said lie at length slowly, "you have divided tho Demo cratic party. You split that party, right then and there." "Never!" I protested; "but If I did, 'twns ready enough for tho division. Lot It split, thon, or any party llko It. If that Is what must hold It together! I will not stay In tills work, Mr. Cal houn, and hear you vl Med. Plat forms!" "Platforms!" ?choed-my chief. His white hand dropped on the table as he llJk ' still sat looking at me "Hut he "will gi-t ou Hiiinf lime. Nicholas' " ho sinlleil .I1111 Polk will not forgot" "Lot him I'littii' at mo ns ho likes!" I fuuu d. At Inst, seeing mo ro wrought up, .Mr ('tilhi)iiu rose, and smiling, shook 1110 homtlly by the hand. "Of course. Mils luul to enmo one lime or iniother." snid ho "Tho Hpllt was In the wood of their piopnsod platform of bluff and Insincerity. 'What do tho people say" asks Jim Polk -What do thoy think'" asks John Calhoun. And being now, In God's piovlili net', chosen to do hoiuo thinking for them. I hate thought" lie tinned to the table and took up a long, tohlml document, which I saw was done in his cramped hand and with ninny Intorlliioatlotin "Copy this out fair for iuc tonight, Nicholas." iild ho. "This Is our answer to tho Mieideen nnie. You havo alioady h lined Its tenor, tho time wo nut Mr Paki'iiham with Mr Tlor at tho White llotico." I grinned. "Shall wo not lake It ufioss dlioct to Mr. Illalr fur publica tion in his Globe?" Mr Calhoun smiled rather bitterly at this lest The hostility of Illalr to the Tyler administration was a laet rather more than well known. "Twill alt get Into Mr. Polk's news paper fa m enough," commented he at him. "He gels all the news of tho Mexican ministry!" "Ah, you think lie cultivates the Dona Lucrela, rather than adores hot!" "I know It! Ouothlrd of Jim Polk may be human, but tho other two thirds Is politician. U will Hatter Hint lady Into confidences. She is well nigh distracted at best, these days, what with tho fickleness of her hus band and the yet harder abandonment by Kt old admirer, Pukonhnm; so Polk will cajole her Into disclosures, never fear. In return, when the time comes, he will send an army of occu pation into her country! And all tho while, on tho one side and the other, he will appear to the public as a moral and lotty minded man." "If wo temporarily lack tho Bar oness von Itlt. to add zest to our game," I hazatded, "wo still havo tho IJoua Lucrezla and her little Jealous ies." Calhoun turned quickly upon mo with a sharp glance, ns though seized by some sudden thought. "By tho Lord Harry! boy, you glvo me un Idea. Walt, now, for a moment. Do you go on with your copying there, and ex cuse me for ti time." An Instant later lie passed from the room, his tall figure bent, his hands clasped behind his back nnd his faco wrinkled in a frown, ns was his wont when occupied witli some problem. CHAPTER XX. The Lady from Mexico. As soon iih women nro ours, wo aro no Iniigfr theirs. MoutulKuc. After a time my chlof reentered the olllce room und bent over mo nt my table. I put before him tho draft of the document which he had given me for clerlcul care. "So," he said, "'tis ready our dec laratlon. I wonder what may come of that llttlo paper!" So now, till far towards duwn of tho next day, wo sat and talked. 1 put before lilm full details of my doings across tho border. He sat silent, his eye betimes wnnderlng, ns though ab sorbed, again fixed on me, keen and glittering. "So! So!" he mused nt length, when I had finished, "England has started a land party for Oregon! Can thoy get across next fall, think you?" "Hardly possible, sir," said I. "They could not go so swiftly as the special fur packers. Winter would catch them this side of the Hookies. It will ho a year befoio they can reach Ore gon." "Time for a new president and n new policy," mused he. "Tho grass Is Just beginning to sprout 011 the plains, Mr. Calhoun," I begnn eagerly. "Yes," he nodded. "God! If I wero only young!" "1 am young, Mr. Calhoun," snid I. "Send me!" "Would you go?" he asked suddenly. "I wiib going In any caso." "Why, how do you mean?" lie de manded. I felt tho blood como to my faco. "'TIb all over between Miss Elizabeth Churchill and myself," snid I, as calm ly as I might. "Tut! tut! a child's quurrel," ho went on, "n child's quarrel! Twill all mend in time." "Not by act of mine, then." said I hotly. Again abstracted, ho seemed no! wholly to hear me. (TO UH CONTINUED.) Will Not Be a Success, Patience My brother has written n society play. Patrice What on earth does bo know about dresses? I HELPS ALL TO BUILD HOMES Benevolent "Undo John" a Money lender Out He's a Hero In Hl Town. Snbotha. Knn In this town Is unique character. Ho's really somo thlug different. In fart, It Is Just about tlmo for Ed llowo or William Allen W'hlto to lmmortnllzn him by adding him to their list of country town fhnrncters His tinino fomen down In tho Mr, but lib deeds nro away up In I). "1'nclo John" Mow tier Is our "vlllago hero." Ho has lota of inono but wears frayed cuffs ns If ho didn't havo ho much. In fnct, ho h-id on a pair of frayed cuffs one day he sat for tho town photogrnphor. Whnt's tnnro, the town "points with pride." to liH frayed cuffs ns an indi cation of his ordinary, everyday hu man sort of style. Ills local fame, "Uncle John" Mowder. nowevor, Is not duo to his cuffs but to his usefulness as a citizen lie's a benevolent money lender. There nre many men and women bore who awo to "Undo John's" faith In them tho very roof on their homos. For this farmer-capitalist la n money lender who stnnds tho very farthest removed from Shylock. His hobby Is thnt every man In Snbotha should havo a home, and to humor thnt hob by he has loaned, often on tho most monger stcurltlcs. to cveryono In town in whom ho believes. A trip through Snbotha discovers many a comfortablo homo which "Undo John's" money oroctcd Many of these were built by clerks nnd widows with stnnll Incomes the seemingly Impossible feats In other towns. Yet, so far as can to learned, "Undo John's" trust never has been betrayed. No ono recalls n caso In which tho farmer-moneylender over lost a dollar. 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