Marooned at Night on an Alpine Peakin a Furious Mountain Storm. "If the cable should hreafcl” shud dered Helen, gazing down the sheer cliffs. "Cable?” scoffed Warren. “No ca bl« could pull you up this mountain. That’s a cog wheel track. Look up there ahead of us. Jove, it’s steep! -Some stunt to run thie to the top. Wonder if it's a government road?” “Maybe it tells here,” turning to her ‘'Lucerne” guide book. ‘‘The railway built U|i the stony slopes of Mt. Pilatus took five years to construct, and testifies to the skill of Swiss engineers. ‘‘Trains run twice daily in the touirst season. The ascent takes 11-2 hours.” "Hope these dinky little engines don't get stalled,” Warren leaned out the window as they paused with creak ing brakes. "Wouldn’t want to be stuck up here.” The vegetation had dwindled to a few stubby, fir trees that alone sur vived such arctic heights. The ground was bare, except for patches of hardy moss. Slowly the four, small "hanging” carriages were drawn upward, the rocky cliffs growing more bleak and barren. "There’s snow!” eagerly Helen sight ed a grayish-white patch. "I wonder if that's the everlasting snow? Some of It’s been here for centuries.” They were ahove the mountain streams now. above the roar of tum bling waterfalls. Only the panting, laboring engine broke the desolute si lence. 'I can t imagine a hotel way up here. If we could stay over night to see the sunrise! They say it’s mar velous. Listen to this," consulting the guide book: " 'On the summit of Mount Pilatus, once the Inaccessible Mecca of all Alpine climbers, now stands a modern hotel, offering a comfortable night's lodging to those who wish to view the incomparable panorama at sunrise.’ ” "Now don't spring any ‘all-nighr stuff," growled Warren. "An hour up hero's enough for me.” "But, dear, we may never be here again. It seems a shame not to— ' “Now drop it! We're coming down with this car. Jumping Jupiter, look at that overhanging cliff! We're to tunnel up through that!” Plunging into abysmal blackness they came out above the projecting rock*. Bight lakes and at least a dozen villages lay map-like in the valleys below. How still and strange and far away It all seemed! "And we re only half way up! What will It be like at the top'.’" "May not see anything. Above the clouds up there. Jove, It's cold," but toning his overcoat. "I wanted you to bring your sweat er. What’re those light streaks on that mountain way over there. Look like veins of silver. Why, they're streams!" An hour more of steady upward climbing, through the obscuring fug like clouds—and at last they were at the summit. Only nine passengers in the four carriages, they came out on the plat form. awed to silence by their first glimpse of a world above the clouds. The guard announced in French and English that they could climb to the observation tower and then have tea at the hotel before starting down at 6. By the aid of the stout hand rail they scranbled up the sheer rock, an additional 500 feet, to the lookout post on the very peak. Holding tight to Warren's arm, Hel en stood on tiptoe to peer over the protecting wall at the fearsome depths below. It was like looking down at the world from another planet. A vast sea of turbulent clouds, pierced here and there by the loftiest Alpine peaks. "It’s terrifying,” she whispered all atremble. One of the party, a Frenchman, gave a shout to try the mountain I echoes. After a long moment It re turned in three uncanny, waiting vi brations, as though flung back by mocking gods. "Oh, how weird," shivered Helen. "Hear, you try it." "Hello!" boomed Warren, clutching his rap against the furious wind. A long wait, so long that It seemed the sound ha«l been lost. Then from far off came three cries, “Hello! Hello! Hello!” Too awed for words, Helen swal lowed an emotional lump. Below them clouds piled on clouds. Black clouds clinging to the grim mountain tops that shouldered through them. White clouds blend ing with tho snow of other heights, j all in savage gigantic chaos. Helen thought of the peaceful val leys, the blue lakes, the green fields and sleepy villages, hidden far, far below. Aroused by Warren's brisk, "Let’s have a look over the other aide," she followed him across the platform. Again on tiptoe ahe viewed an even more terrifying panorama. A rift in the clouds opened straight down to dizzy, fathomless depths. A sheer drop, as though the mountain had been sliced off by sonj*» giant knife. "Oh,” shrinking back, still clinging to his arm. "I can’t look! It gives me a hideous feeling. I want to jump over!" Better not. Couldn t ■crape up enough for a funeral," with mascu line contempt for her timidity. "By George, that's a peppy waterfll down there!" His steadying arms about her, she again peered down to an angry gla cier stream that sprang from into rocks, hurling downward a straight furious fall. They were too far above to hear Us wrathful roar, for no sound broke the haunting stillness of that remote height. * "Jove, it looks black over there! Wouldn’t relish a storm up here." A mass of dark clouds that had hung about a distant peak was now drifting menacingly toward them. The next moment, with the sudden ferocity of mountain storms, came a terrific roar. Great guns, It's raining below us! We'vo a front seat a a storm making show." A storm In the making! Helen forgot her fear in the wild chaotic scene below them. Wind driven clouds crashed together emit ting mighty roars. The mountain gods, enraged, were hurling titanic thunder bolts, "That black cloud’s rolling up this side. Come on,” Warren dragged her away. “We'd better beat it to that hotel.' A blinding flash, another rendering bolt, and the rain was upon them. Too late to get to the hotel, they all rushed to the shelter of the cupola, huddling close together under the small roof. Suddenly a stout middle-aged wo man, screaming something in French, ran out into the storm. An excited vociferous moment, and the others followed. A sign, boldly printed In four lang uages, had caused their flight. WARNING! Do Not Take Shelter Under This K i t During a Storm. “That means lightning!" gasped Helen. “That man we lr-ard about at Geneva—In was struck under one of these mountain sheds." "We'll take our chances," grlmtned Warren. "I'll not go out In that rain. Jloly smoke. It's hailing, too.!” It was dark now. The clouds en veloped them with the blackness of night. The sign was no longer visi ble, but Helen was quiveringly con scious of Its ominous warning, “Oh!" burying her face against his arm at a sharp spasm of light. Another streak and a nearby crash of rending rock! "It struck — near here! Come, come!” hysterically tugging at him. "That'a pretty close," was his mut -THE REALIZATION ^ OF YORR ANTICIPATIONS The Tourist’s Delight The Motorist’s Mecca The Fisherman’s Paradise The Golfer’s Wonderland The Polo-player’s Pride The Surf-bather’s Joy The Yachtman’s Rendezvous , The Aviator’s Dreamland The Finest Climate. The Livest Resort* j The Most Beautiful Tropical Scenery* i The Best in Every Outdoor Sport* j The Most Adequate Accommodations. J SEASON NOW OPEN -Month earlier then usual \ hxtra fast trains with through Pullman service now t operating to Miami from all large Northern — '' cmes including l.birago and St. l.ouis. Mid-Winter Regatta and National Aeronautic Flying Boat Meet March 7th and 8lh. Valuable prizes, including the famous Curtiss Trophy. U. S. Nary Sea-Planes will participate. Seven Golf Courses ARTHUR PRYOR’S FAMOUS BAND Concerts Twice Pally in Roysl Palm Park New Year's Day Grand . 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Before a blazmg log file a child a child was playing with a bow and arrow—the inevitable Swiss toy. “Get off that cost!" Warren shed his own dripping ulster. They were warming before the lire when the surprised innkeeper ap peared. Get us something 4 hot to drink," was Warren's abrupt demand. "We got caught up there in the storm. Where’re the rest of the party?” He explained, in halting English, that the others had taken the train back. "The train back?” exploded War ren. "Why, it doesn't leave until 6!” On account of the storm it had left earlier. In the excitement they had not been missed from the party. But they could spend the night here, see the sunrise and go down on the supply train in the morning. "Of all the rotten luck! Parked up here all night In this God forsaken place!” "But, dear, we can see the sun rise. We may never be here again!” "Heluva lot I care about th« sun rise! I'd like to wring that guard’s neck for going back without us.” “What time will you want dinner, sir?” Their host returned with two steaming glasses. “Soon as we can get it,” grumped Warren. But the hot Swiss punch had an ameliorating effect on his temper. “Not had," when he put down his half-empty glass. “They know how to make hot drinks up here; guess they need ’em. That's got a kick like an army mule.” ^CHRISTMAS - TIME^ When Milady Adds to Her ATTRACTIVENESS Holiday time is essentially the time for Milady to look her best. Our new hair goods will fa cilitate the building of an ar tistic home hair dress. Three Stem Switches 810.00 Side Waves 95, 810 end 812 Yuletide Gifts for the Dis criminating Are Displayed in Our Shop. Crawford Beauty Shop 1001 W. O. W. Bldg. 14th and Farnam Sts. ik Phone JA 3325 A "It s delicious.” Helen was sipping hers in blissful anticipation of a night in thin 1 emote mountain Inn. “Move back a little; you'll burn your shoes." sniffing burnt leather, as he stretched too near the tire. "Wonder what kind of a dinner well get," draining his glass. "Now that we're stuck up here, he ought to trot out some real food " “Just listen, that wild storm out side! And we re so warm and cozy here. I'm glad the others went hack. I love being hers alone-»-just with you.” moving nearer his chair to nestle her hand in his. "Dear, it's a real adventure!" “Too darn much of an adventure,” glaring at his wet cot hung on a chair. "I’m fed up with these excur sions you dig nut of your blooming guida books! Here," squelching her sentiment by jerking his hand from her purring caress, ‘'look in tny coat there and git to.v pipe. And see if you can gun up some watches!” (Copyright. 1921.) Xext week: “Bucking Roulette at Lucerne.” Society of Fine Arts When Mr. Frank W, Weitenkampf speaks before the Fine Arts society, December 18, at the Fontenelle hotel, one of the most Intceeted listeners will he Dr. Alfred O. Brown. Dr. Brown has been a friend of Mr. Weltenkanvpf's for many years. He says of hint, “Mr. Weitenkampf Is one of tiie world's greatest art critics and an authority on etchings, en gravings and prints. He has spent his whole life in the Oncnt. From Seittle From S«n Fr»rid»co Q. Mtlffamt-— Addntt -- ‘Do you know that San Antonio has the purest arte sian water to he (ound any where; that there are 47* parks and plazas in the city; that the paved road mileage in Bexar County ,is exceeded only by one Other county in the United States? The Chamber of Com merce will gladly answer any inquiries about San Antonio. Write today. Winter tourist fares to Sai Antonio—apply to nearest rail road agent. 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