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V???????i ! ihhbb iin thp r.i jg II 1 JL AJIM WJ || A NARRATIVE C |g By SETVAKD 3xP (COPTOOnT 1?9 ET Ri ?BS&Sf&8BH9jG3Mg CHAPTER III. I WESTWARD, HO! I am not telling a detective story, neither am I going to relate a great police tragedy. It is not my purpose to dwell at length upon the efforts put forth by the police of San Francisco in the search for Annie Ralston. All the e>:ginery of law and force that wealth and influence could control was brought into action. But it was of no , use. The wily Chinaman and the man with the scarred face had done their work without an error. They had left no sign to betray them. The police were mystified. I met the father of the missing girl. ' He was a splendid specimen of American. I judged that when not suffer- j ing from a great affliction the ex-Sen- , ator was a man whose talents and bearing would make him a marked man in any sphere or any land. My heart went out to him in his great grief, and J ? the more I saw of him and realized the awful burden under which he was staggering the more I cursed myself for a brainless fool for not strangling the Chinaman the night I saw him and h&d a chance to do it. I met, also, Annie's brother. Edward Halstou was a man of many \ noble qualities. He was intellectual, he was noble-minded; but his time was spent in his library with his books. When called upon to meet the world and grapple with one of its tragedies he floundered helplessly, utterly lost in the whirlwind of crime that he saw whirling around him. He resembled somewhat the girl I had seen, and whose picture the captain of police had shown me. After a few days' acquaintance with Edward Ralston, I declared him to be a royal good fellow. In this I was heartily seconded by my legal friend. I had even dragged Langston into the case. His experience in complicated criminal cases?always, of course, in a professional capacityassisted me not a little in solving some of the riddles of this peculiar kidnaping or abducting or -whatever else his legal lore might name it. As for me, the more I thought over it the more morbid I became. I had come to believe that upon me lay the responsibility for the second disap, pearance and escape. This thought >. being burned into my brain, it was but another step to decide that it was my duty to search until Annie Ealeton was found, no matter what the cost. I was haunted day and night by visions of that pale, beautiful face lying so helplessly on the pillow. Often I would grow almost sick and dizzy when I thought of her and her probable fate. Langeton, much to my surprise, plunged heartily into the search. He was better posted on police ways than I was; and often when I rebelled at a seeming lack of interest, he would assure mo that it was all right and t.hen toll mo nf nnmo soorfit line of action that was being followed. Bat it was all of no nse. In the language of the people who choose their phrases for their expressiveness and not for beauty, we had been "put to sleep." We began to get discouraged. In fact, that became my chronic condition. I neglected my meals; I neglegfced my patients. My entire being I was absorbed by the thought that I must find Annie Ralston. One day, when the police had about < exhausted their efforts and were going to declare the game lost, and the poor father's heart was full of misery, the superintendent received a telegram from Victoria, Vancouver, that again plunged us all into a fever. At the same time it lifted our hopes and overwhelmed us with despair. Thin toldtrrom to??i short,* it. micht l mean nothing, it might mean everything. All it said was: "Youagr woman answering description A.nnie Ralston sailed in steamship Ketoto to-day, 2 p. m., with two Chinese servants. "Bayub, Chief." Upon receiving this telegram the superintendent called us together for immediate consultation. No details of identification were given. The news was very meager. Of one thing we were certain: Annie Ralston did not sail on the Ketoto of her own will. A telegraphio correspondence between the superintendent and Chief Baylis followed. iJut little more could be learned save the important fact that the young woman had not engaged passage in person, and her name did not appear on the books of the com^ Tntrt lin/1 Imioyi (HI _ uaujt i. \i u oiaitivjuiuo auu gaged; one for Chang Lung and the other for Sid Kee and wife. It was further stated that, Avhen the passengers appeared, Sid Kee's wife, a beautiful American, was very ill and apparently unconscious. It was believed by the agent of the company at Vancouver that the two Chinamen occupied one stateroom and Sid Kee's ' wife" the other. This information, as may well be imagined, simply whetted my appetite for the chase. But the police seemed to lose their ardor. At any rate, the superintendent professed to doubt the identity of the woman on the Ketoto as Annie Hals ton. "It is impossible," he said, "that these Chinamen could get an unconscious girl out of San Francisco with x ii.. i: :i ?> oat lue puuoe nuuniu^; 11. "I don't know about that," I replied, bluntly. "They succeeded in getting her out of a house, with one of your own men on guard. What are you going to do about thisy" "I cannot see that there is anything for me to do," he replied. "Our police, of course, have no standing in China. The Ketoto sails for Shauxhai. It is now a matter for national action. In that Mr. Ralston is better post6il than I am." I grew hot and impatient. The loss | of the promised reward being probable, the police ceused to be greatly in- j terested. 1 was very indignant but j powerless. Poor Mr. Ralston sat with ! bowed Lead, now and then an uncon- j tollable sob shaking liis stalwart. I ti\M SEA | k~ sigk )F ADVENTURE. |? $ a** w.; hopkins. |j| dbeet Boxkkb'b Sons.) j frame. Oh, how my heart ached for him! His white hair seemed almost holy as I pictured the awful grief that had come upon him in his old agel I could not give up the fight. "Langston," I said, with ugly determination surging all through me, "this is a shame! This hunt must go on! I am as certain that Annie Ralston is on the Ketoto as I am that we are here. Couldn't get out of this city and the police not know it! Nonsense! Suppose they told us that no person could have left that house without Sykes seeing him. What then? We know they left the house. What, then, must be our conclusion in regard to the honesty of Sykes? And now Sykes is a synonym for the entire force. I do not include in this the superintendent or his officers of rank; but this I say, that Annie Ralston has been taken out of San Francisco, and there is another Sykes in the case somewhere." Langston stood pensively studying the floor. Hie hands were thrust deep in his pockets. I had seen him that way when studying out a case for presentation before a jury. - When I had finished, he slowly raised his head. He did not reply to me. He looked calmly and steadily at the superintendent. "He is right," he said. "If that is so," said the superintendent, "I will find the man, if it takes my entice lifetime. I regret that 1 am placed in this position, seemingly indifferent in the case. I know how you feel about it and do not blame you. But I am not omnipotent. I have done all that one man in my position could do. and I have failed." Mr. Ralstou jumped up from bis chair and grasped the hand of the superintendent. "You have done nobly. I honor you, sir, and thank you. That you have failed is, I am convinced, not your fault. But I am almost crazy! What shall we do?" He sank into bis chair and gazed helplesslv at Langston and me. Edward Ralston stood by, as helpless as bis father. His hungry eyes?hungry for news of'his beatiful sister?hungry for hope*?seemed to burn their way into my soul. I felt rebuked by the speech of Mr. Ralston. I, too, advanced and took the band of tbe superintendent. "Pardon my hasty words," I said. "I am a little overwrought. I meant nothing." The superintendent smiled wearily. "It is nothing," be replied. "Iget that every day." "Have you anything in the way of advice to offer?" asked LangstoD. "Not now. Give me time to think. Come here to-morrow, and I will try to plan something." "Very well," said Langston, in a tone of disappointment. Then turning to me, he said: "Crickmore, let ue go to<mv office, where we can talk this/jver calmly and at our leisure." "Better so," I replied. "Come, Mr. Ralston, will you go with us?" Langston led the way, walking with Edward. I followed with Mr. Halston. We said little on the street. Each one of us was deep in thought. Beaching the office, Langston opened the door. 'We are at least comfortable here, and can study this thing thoroughly. Sit down, Mr. Ralston, take that easychair. It will rest you.". The old man dropped into a big arm-chair and sat with bowed head. KTT IIT : 3 ??T nurrj U{J, A OUlU? uci o ugai what you've got to say first." "Well, in the first place," began the lawyer, getting himself in an easy attitude and speaking slowly, "you are thoroughly convinced from the description that this girl on the Ketoto is Annie Ralston?" "There is no doubt of it," I replied. "No, there is no doubt of it,'\said Edward. "Not a bit of it," added his father. Langton stared at the ceiling in silence. "Oh, you are too slow," I said im patiently. "Lawyers are eo methodical. Now, in my business, we learn to act quickly." "Well, go on," replied Langston, smiling. "There is no use sitting here, planning and studying," I continued. "The girl is gone. Now, then,'the thing is how to get at her. Gentlemen, I am going to China." Langston nodded approvingly. The tr:o Ealsions looked at us as if waiting for the nest word. Their powers of concentration were gone. It was plain to be seen that they depended upon us. "Yes, I am going to China." "I will go with you," said Langston. "Hooray!" I exclaimed, slapping him on the back. "True blue, every inch. Langston, we'll do it!" "You mustn't leave me out," said Edward Ralston. "To attempt now to exnress anv thanks to both of vou woulc! be useless. I am too full of gratitude on one hand and grief on the other to be myself. But I shall share your dangers. Not only that. I will place at your disposal all the money you will need for any kind of enterprise you deem advisable. This "is about all I oan do. As you know, I am a student. I do not know the world as you do. Hence, I shall have to rely on yon for the leadership." "H we are only equal to it," I said. "\t any rate, we can g?t to China. Then our adventures will begin." "Ah, you are friends to have!" cried Mr. Ralston, wringing our hands. "May God bless you, both of you! I am reany 10 go wun yon. uo wuai you will, and draw on me for all the money you want. Ah, I will go with you: I will hunt down the vile desecrator of my home and slay him. Oh, my child?my poor, poor girl! Oh, bring her back to me! She i9 my darling. Briug her back 1 Bring her back!" "Father, you must not go." said Edward, laying his hand on Jhis father's ahoulder. "You mu6t go back to ** ? mother. You know how she is. She needs yon. We will <jo to China. We will find Annie. Buv yon must stay with mother. Don't you know?" "Yes, yes, it is so! But oh, my heart will go with you! My heart will go with you in its sorrow!" "Now let's see what's what, : said Langstan. "If we want to accomplish anything when we get to Shanghai, it is time we were getting ready. Let's see, I've got a traveller's guide here somewhere. I had it the other day when I went to Los Angeles. What did I do with it? Ah, here it is! Now let's sel." I "What time will the Ketoto arrive at Shanghai?" I asked, standing so I could look over his shoulder. "Yes, that is first. The Ketoto belongs to the British America and China line, and might not be in this guide, which is only domestic. Here! What is this: 'The Pacific coast line of steamers connects with the B. A. and C. at Vancouver.' Ah, here it is: 'The B. A. and C. from Vancouver to Shanghai every Wednesday. Passage, twenty-two days.' This is the 21st of December. The Ketoto, then, would be due iu Shanghai on the 12th of January. That is all right so far. Now the fastest line between here and China is the Occidental and Oriental Line, stopping at Hong Kong and Bangkok. We don't care about the Bangkok .part of it. Where is it? 0. and 0., page 110. Now: 'Occidental and Oriental Line of steamships, San Francisco to Hong Kong, twenty days; Bangkok, twentythree days. Well, Baugkok is no good. You see, that lands in Hong Kong first. 'Sailing Thursdays. Empress of India, December 15. City of Rio de Janeiro, December 22.' Good! That will bring her into Hong Kong on January 11, just one day before the Ketoto arrives at Shanghai. I believe the distance by rail from Hong Kong to Shanghai is about eight hundred to a thousand miles. By making connections quickly, we ought, if we sailed on the Rio de Janeiro to-morrow, to be in Shanghai at least as soon as the Ketoto reaches there." He closed the book and lay back in his chair, waiting fcr someone to speak. The Ralstons, father and sou, had followed him breathlessly as he had proceeded, and now Edward, whose face showed great emotion, Said: "Fate works with us. But cau you go to-morrow, both of you? What about your professions?" "Let them take care of themselves," I said. "For my part, I am going to China on the Rio de Janeiro if I lose onorr -notionf-. 7'rAcrnt. Tint nhnnt the vfw*j rwv-v? - - o? passage. It's rather late to obtain staterooms." "Rather," said I/angston. "Bat, fortunately, I am well acquainted with the agent of the Occidental and Oriental, and I think I can fix it. But there is a great deal more to be done than that. To begin with, we have no passports. That must be arranged between the State Department and the American Consul at Hong Kong by cable. If Mr. Ralston will telegraph or write immediately to the present Senator from California, who is now, I believe in New York, he conld, no doubt, have that arranged better than we could." "I will do so," said Mr. Ralston. "Senator Balmor is a personal friend of mine. He will take great pleasure in helping me at this sad time. And, Edward, you had better see Brown & Brown and obtain letters of credit." "That will be very necessary," said Langston. "We will probably need plenty of money to see U9 through. We shall certainly want to eat something besides rice. And that reminds me that it is nearly supper-time. It is too late for you to see your bankers to-night, Ralston; so leave it till morning. Tbe ship sails at ten a. m., but you will have time even at that. But now I must go and see about our pasage. Of course, we won't mind a little crowding." "No. For my part," said Edward Ralston, "I would be willing to travel as freight in the hold. Dc anything, spare no expense, but do get us passage on that ship to-morrow." "Well, then, I propose that you and your father remain here while Crickmore and I hurry and perfect our arrangements. We will not be gone more than forty-five minutes, and then we will join you for supper." "Very well," replied Edward Ralston, "and then father had better take the evening train to Oakland." "Suit yourselves about that. Any way, make yourselves comfortable here till we como back. We'll do it up quickly." [to ee continued. ] An Enterprise For Women. Two bright young women, who recently graduated from a prominent college, liave solved the problem of independent self support in a manner that reflects great credit upon their business foresight and ingenuity. The young women, upon their return Irom college, cast around for means of support, but found nearly every avenue crowded with those who were also anxious for employment. Then the pair thought out a plan, which not ? i? T -.11 ?lx ~ mnvlra rvri rri r> q 1. OHIV JiUS an tuc CUJ. Uiui no Wi i'y, but promises a great success. A room on West Walnut street -was rented and handsomely furnished. Pretty monogram circulars were sent to a iarge list of fashionable friends, containing the information that all sorts of knowledge would be given and suggestions made concerning new gowns in contemplation, 'or old gowns to be remodeled. The difficulty confronting the woman who had the money to be in style, but did not have the time or taste, would be removed by consulting these young ladies, who had made a study of style, material and how to adapt both. Clients began to flock to the partners and soon they had to call in assistance. Now they have enlarged the business until it takes in a purchasing agency, as well " J as designing ami cuusunttuuu,?i. un adelphia Record. Gratifying a Prince. Prince Ferdinand of P.oumania, who has been hunting in the Carpathians, expressed a desire to kill a bear, and soon after had the luck to start up two, one of which he shot. 0;i examining the carcass he found a hole through the nose, as ^though the animal had worn a ring, and inquiry brought out the confession that ono of his retinue had bought the bears from a showman in order to gratify the Prince's wish. tTHE REALM New York Citt (Special).?This dainty yet simple waist formed part of a dressy toilette of gray and white satin foulard seen on the Avenue a few FANCY WAIST. day's ago, the yoke being of tacked white .mousseline over .satin. The trimming consists of gray and white ribbon ruching and a fancy belt with silver clasp encircles the waist. The waist is supported by fitted linings that close in centre front. The yoke is shaped from "ready made" tacking or the material is tucked before being shaped by the pattern. The lining backs Are covered to yoke depth with the tucking, the front yoke being included in the right shoulder seam and closed over on the left. A stylish ' ? - * Al, _ -1. 1 feature is tiie extension 01 me buuiuder portions on front and back to form prettily scalloped epaulettes over the sleeves. The upper edges of thS fronts and back are also shaped in scallops, the BASQUE AND ON right front lapping slightly over on the left and closing invisibly. The fronts are arranged with a modified blouse effect, the back having closely lapped plaits at the waist line. The neck is finished with a standing collar to which is added scalloped portions that flare gradually from behind the ears to the back. The two seam sleeves are of stylish shape, fitting the arm closely to near the top where the slight fulness is disposed in gathers. Stylish cuffs with pointed ends flare pver the hands completing the wrists. All-over lace, corded or tucked taffeta or spangled net may be used for the yoke, and if the sleeves are made from the same material, a pretty guimpe effect will result. Applique, lace, spangled bowknots, irregular insertions, ruchinga of chiffon or ribbon, passementerie or chenilie trimming will make stylish and effective decoration. To make this waist in the medium size will require one "'and one-half yards of material forty-four inches wide. A Striking Tailor Salt. Among the many striking combinations shown this season, black and white effects are much favored. The circular skirt of fancy black and white plaid shown in the large j illustration by May Manton, is stylishly worn with a tight fitting basque I of fine cheviot or broadcloth, which is I scalloped on the lower edge and strictly tailor finished. The perfect adjustment is accomplished by doable bust darts, under-arm and side-back gores. Tho fronts lap slightly in | double-breasted' style, and above the ! closing smart lapels meet the rolling j collar in notches. The two seam sleeves are fashionably close fitting -with gathers adjusting the slight fulness at the shoulders. The sheath fitting skirt flares stylishly at the foot, the front being cut on the bias fold of the material. The skirt is shaped in one piece and meets j in a seam at the centre back. It is j snugly fitted over the hips by short i darts taken up at the -waist line, and underlying plaits meet with cloth, covered buttons and loops over the placket opening in centre back. Black fancy straw turban iz trimmed with wings, satin bow and etrass buckle. i Attractive suits in this style may i have basques of tan, brown, green, : blue or red cloth, the rule being to i select the shade that harmonizes the 1 best with the coloring that prevails : in the ptaid. Suits having skirt and basque to i match may bo of plain, checked or 1 figured chsviot, 6erge, veiling, week' 1 OF FASHION. 1 hair, Venetian, broad or covert cloth, and braid, gimp, sp.'uin piping, or velvet may be used to trim if a less severe completion be desired. To make this basque in the medium size will require one and three-quarter yards of material forty-four inches wide. To make the skirt will require four and a half J yards of the same width material. A White Laco Novelty. White lace appliqued on colored stockings is a novelty. When lace is introduced in hosiery it is usually inserted, but the new style is to plaoe a lace motif on the front or sides of a stocking and embroider the edges with colored silk, "applying" the lace at the same time. Openwork hoBe have long points from instep to knee in front and zig-zag stripes at the sides. Wearing the Chignon. The chignon, when worn "now, is placed on the tfp of the head, in the form of soft loops or fluffy curls. The nape of the neck is left uncovered. Comws are used more .than ever and the broad shell ones are particularly pretty. A new and becoming way of dressing the hair is to have two bandeaux, descending rather low on the forehead, with the hair turned up in wavy cnrls at the sides. The coiffure is round at the back. On the top of the head the hair is rolled with two waved marteaux separated from the front hair by a band of velvet or satin, on which are fixed two gardenia blossoms. Ribbon For Bine and;Plnk Gowni. Narrow white ribbon, in which there are one or two lines of black, enongh to give it character, bnt not to make a gray effect, gives character when used e-piece 8xxbt. j as trimming for pale blue and pink gowns. Three rows undulating down the front on either sido of a blouse are particularly pretty. They relieve the flat tone not always agreeable on gowns of delicate shades. In French gowns they are set in with a. lace stitch on nif-lior ai<9o I Pretty TValut For a Mlu> Gray cashmere is here prettily associated with grayish green satin, tiny satin buttons and nilk paaeementerie forming the attractive decoration. Satin ribbon in the same shade is used for the crush belt that is prettily bowed at the left side. The waist is arranged to close in front, the liniags in centre aud the material nnde" the box plait at the left side, but the closing may be made in centre back. A stylish feature is the draped front, double box plaits being laid at each shoulder, which break into loose easy fold9 that blouse slightly at the waist line. Tapering box plaits are applied on the smooth back from shoulder to waist. A standing collar finishes the neck. The close fitting sleeves have gathered puffs at the top, over the lower edge of which the material is applied in pointed outline, the wrists being shaped and trimmed to correspond. Waists in this style may match or contrast with the skirt, attractive com? binations being possible. All-over lace, net, corded or tucked DRAPED 'WATST. taffeta, lancy silk, satin or reiver, shirred or tuckcd mouese'ine, with soft wool or mixed fabrics, may have Simp, insertion, ruched or plain ribbon or applique ombroidery for decoration. To miks this -waist for a miss of 'ourteen years will require one and :kree-fourth yards of material fortytour .nches wide. WrW' " ' HOME'LIFE OF AGUINALOO. Hia Mother, Sister and Wife Are Caring For the Inaorgent Wounded. The character and life of Felipe. Aguinaldo, the Filipino leader and general of the insurgents who have rebelled against the authority of the United States, are somewhat familiar to the people of this country. Aguinaldo, however, has a wife, mother and sister, to whom very little attention has been directed. MOTHER OF AGTTCNALDO, THE FTLITINO LEADER. The insurgent leader is now about thirty years of age. He is a mestizo ?that is, of mixed Spanish and native blood. He is of medium height and slender in appearance, these physical characteristics being common to the Filipino. Aguinaldo's.. father was a planter in the province of Cavite. His mother has Chinese blood coursing through her veins, being the daughter of a Chinaman' and a native woman. Aguinaldo's grandfather, on his father's side, was a Spaniard, who married a native woman, and hence the raoial features of Aguinaldo are accounted for. Aguinaldo's mother has had little to do with the career of her son, for he -was sent away at an early age. His mother and sister, however, have lived n nnn fVioir amo.11 nlanfafinn produces enough for them to gain their livelihood. Mies Aguinaldo y Jamy, the sister, is small in statue, possesses an olive complexion, and is quite active physically. She helps her mother, and'though she has often been woed, has not yet been won by any of her admirers. She is cfbmestic <in her tastes, has no vanity, except that common to her sex, and is true i /to her friends. She is a charming Filipino damsel, and a good type of | the mestizos of the islands. < Of Aguinaldo's wife very little is 'I known. She has been'doing good J work among the soldiers of her hus* i band's army in attending to the sick. 1 She has organized a hospital corps, j somewhat modelled after our Bed Cross Society, and in many ways has I Jffjl: iilf Jrw MISS AGUINALDO Y JAMT. (Sister of the FIHpluo leader.) made herself useful to the army. There is a pretty story told of Aguinaldo's wooing, but how much truth there is iu it it is impossible to tell. < During the first rebellion against ] Spain, when the Spanish soldiers were { committing almost every outrage con- J ceivable on the Filipinos, a troop of < soldiers was sent to arrest a planter [ who was supposed to be aiding the J rebels. Somehow Aguinaldo heard of 1 the intended capture, and, at a great * risk to himselt, went to the planter's a house, informed him of his danger, t and took him and his daughter to a ? place of safety. While in retreat ^ Agninaldo's kindness to them, in j, many ways saving them from capture, c softened the heart of the planter's fair !' daughter, and Aguinaldo made love to j, her after the fashion of the Filipino \ youth, which does not differ materi- p ally from the fashion the wide world over. In the course of time they were 0' married. Marketing In Cnba. Probably one of the most peculiar u customs noticeable in the Cuban mar- ^ kets is the extremely small purchases ?small in quantity?made by the :t( lower class of natives. Small gourd cnps holding scarcely more than a tablespoonful are used in measuring rice, flour, beans and peas. Cabbages * are cut in wedges the size of a cigar, ^ turnips into eighths, squashes into minute chunks and onions in halves, p Potatoes are sold by number. It is no uncommon thing to see a j) woman buy a piece of meat weighing w a couple ounces, then pass through the m ?nr/?lincinor a tftViIosnnnnfnl r>f " UlUi UWl, v ? ? ? ? W ^ vegetables here and a piece of garlic ;j there, and finally, after an hour of gossip, depart with food products worth five or six cents.?Philadelphia Inauirer. bl / y r. u __1 GOD'S MESSAGE TO MAN. . ' "J PREGNANT THOUCHTS FROM THE WORLD'S CREATEST PROPHETS. m Meridian?Weaving "Webs for the Fntnre ? Studying the Perfect Man ?The Kingdom of God at Hand?A Prayer n ta ? Snnnlloatlnn. ?v* 1 UliUVilUUUM*HV I have been young; but youth has passed r from me; Yet all youth held I hold, and close enfold, Like summer's sweetness, dropped in cells of gold, And hive 1 within some fast unleafing tree t I am not yet of those who bend the knee To Time, and "Respite!" cry?I am not old, Save by such rumors of autumnal cold As turn the birds to thoughts of oversea. Compeer in age with me?whoe'er thou art I R?joice,that now thehour of noon has struck, When all things stand,and rest, at equipiose, Youth braves it not withiu a fretted Heart, Nor Eld, with palsying fear, thy sleeve doth pluck; Humaue and mellow are thy noontide joys. "Would I be young again?" Ah, no! Not I. Think's thou that the Summer bough would re-enfold * Its leafage, like that magic tent of old Which could become a fan to conjure by? The silent harvests that now garnered iifr? Ihink'st thou they would renounce their gathered gold, lo be the bladed promise of the mold Beneath the April-tinted sky? "Would I be young again?" Ah. no! Ah, no! That were to run into the jarring fray Unarmed, and take how many a grievous blow Which cannot now undo, and?well-a-day! It were to learn again how Youth can go? The traitor whom no prayer nor gift can. stay. ?Edith M.Thomas.In the Congregationalism ? Weaving Weba Cor the Fntnre. The Christian appeal to (ear finds its et" (pianation, not in the vindictive character o' God bat in the stupendous possibilities, up or down, of the human soul. What science is at length tardily recognizing has lain revealed all these centuries uyon the pages of the New Testament?that man essentially' is spirit, that he belongs to an unseen order and , ' that he plays a part there in whioh Infinite Issues are involved. The insistent warn- . . ing note of the Gospel is that man is making or marring himself, that it is an immense and wonderousself he is making or marring and that the process is going on now. Heaven and hell are truly in this business, for, as said the old Persian poet: Behold, myself am heaven and bell. The one is the zenith of our possible spiritual fortunes as the other i< the nadir. Today we are weaving the structure we are henceforth to inhabit. The profound , speculations of Ulrici in bis Leib uhd Seele, where he conceives the thoughts, volitions and actions proceeding from our daily inner life as constructing the " spiritual body of the future, are entirely in a line with the genius both of modern science and of primitive Christianity. Surely . . v there 1b ground here for the most urgent and compelling appeal that one man can make to another?grqund for utmost awe and fear, lest our folly should balk these possibilities, lest our course should be towurda blindness instead of to the heavenly vision, down deuthwards instead of up to the ever fuller life. Studying the Perfect Man. Find out the people who are the friends of Christ. Read books about Him. Find '' TTo I, tl<* Tft Ylflf Ua uu n no ajjyao, nun uo u*cu, rt uak aio IIV^TU. for, how He died and what He died for. Faith cometh by hearing, and you will And as certainly as Anything that an irresistible > passion will rise within you. . . . You Bay to me, "Give me details about Him." I cannot do that, for time is passlpg. Read . Dllmann, read "Ecce Homo," read any of the recent grent biographies of Christ. Can you not spend thirty minutes of your life in jetting to know the Perfect Mho? Go home amkti&e up the best of all the lives, the ?' ! Bxqulsite biographies by simple,honest men, Lhe authors of tbe Nfew Testament. Begin tvith Matthew; and if you don't ran aground before the end of the fifth chapter, I shall V be astonished. Ynu cannot help yourselves. Sfou read a few verses, and you fall hopelessly in love with a man you have so far neglected. Slowly the knowledge comes VyjJ into character, and that is changed in turn Into the same image. . . . Then you iisp, "My Lord and my God;" then you cn'ow His divinity. This is not a sudden ihange. . . You won't find this life in . Christ in these meetings; no sensation revival and sweop and all done. Today and ' :omorrow will be tho s ime, generally speak- * ing, because the evolution of a life is a gradlai process. Start in a moment. Be bom low; but,grow like unto Him,and be changed n time into His imago, for the kingdom of 3od cometh without observation.?Henry Drummond. TIio Kingdom of God at Hand. Could any message be more magnetic. r. jr offer ampler room for great souls? It la lot a sharply dellnad creed; it is n livinj; energy, it is not an empty phrase: It is i power. It to not meat and drink; it s righteousness and pence and joy in ho Holy Ghost. It is not external, mechanical and spectacular; it is inward, spiritual ami eternal. Hence of all "the signs of the times" no one is fuller of solace tnd hope tbnn tho fresh vision given to the Christians of the.se later days of the kinglom of God. , Everywhere men are rejoicing k; :o sea in all the service of mankind the widenng realms of divine rule. The kingdom jomes ? comes primarily through the ihurches;. but it also comes through the sress.when it is animated by a high purpose indsetforthe promotion of justice and truth: :omes by tho state, when its legislation lustains the weak against the tyranny of the . strong, guards the tempted and imperiled md facilitates the progress of sobriety and iurity: and comes through all the sianifold >rgans and servants of our widening human ife. Preach. thea, with tremorless assur-* i ince, the advuut of the rule of God, "as the e jood news" given by Christ for the nourishng of nil who go before His face.to prepare Bis way, into the entire life of humanity.? [)r. John Clifford. Kij v? A Piayer for Purification. Unto thee, 0 Christ, who hast conquered ieath and risen again, be glory evermore. Light of the world, Sploudorof the Father's >resence. Son of Man in humility of self, levotion, Son of God in power?thy risen ife is the assurance of our victorv. From >ur low estate?compassed with weakness, nado subject unto tlio death of the body, ricd and perplexed and tempted?we look ip with grateful and exultant hearts to thee. rhou bast fulfilled all righteousness and ;iven thy life for the sins of the world. Thou lost tasted death for every man and risen igain from tby humiliation into glory. As i hou bast called us to be one with thee in uffering. so lead us through experience 0/ by help in trial to the triumph of tby risen ,nd eternal life. Rid us of all absorbing ove of earth and of all bondage to the feai f death. Purify our hearts by tbe indwelltig of thy Spirit that we may wait tby com g with expectant joy. When weaknes? vershadows us teach us to rest in thee. Vbeu earth grows diinand the death shadow asses overcome and receive us to .byself. bat where thou art we may be also. An<? o God most high, the Goil and Father 01 ur Lord Jesus Christ, be praise and honoi vtir&:ore. Amen. Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty GotI nto us who know tbat we are weak. an<* rho trust lu th?e because we know that tiou art strong, the gladsome help of thy Xg sving-kindness, both here in time and her^ Iter in eternity.?Rwmaii Breviary. Tlianked For Moving Troop*. J General A. S. Kimball, Depot Quarteriastur of the United States Army in New ork City, has sent to the General Passener Agent of the Baltimore k Ohio Rail3nd in New York, a letter of thanks for the rompt movement of troops that were cketed over the Baltimore & Ohio road uring the past year. He reali-ed that nder many circumstances the company as nlnced in an emhnrr?ssincr msitlnn od the extraordinary efforts mude by the ne to give satisfaction in every respect erited and receive J bis fullest appreeiaon Flreg 370U Whots an Boor. ' ") A. rifle has been invented in Austria cap&? e of firing 2700 shots an hour. , - ^