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Sm HENRY MORGAN, BUCCANEER By CYRUS TOWNSEND BRADY, Author of "The Southerners/* "For Love of Country," "The Grip of Honor," Etc COPYRIGHT. 1905. BY G. W. DILLINGHAM COMPANY CHAPTER XL must have assistance." cried the viceroy in dismay. "Alva? rado, do yon go and sum ?^mM^m, mon"- s ^ *^^p the womejfs apartments, my iwcdT - *=Nay, I will go. Watch yon here," ?answered the old man, promptly run ytfrng through me window and ont on 4be balcony toward the apartments of 3t?s -dsaghter. He went quickly, but Tnwrtfing no noise, for he did- not wish r?ne ?events of the evening to become .public. Tieft to himself. Alvarado, resisting "?ne temptation to take the prostrate Usem of his love in his arms and cover . 3ier -cold face with kisses, knelt down lbj her side and began chafing her Viands. He thought it no breach of pro? priety to murmur her name. Indeed, could not keep the N^ords from his Bps. Almost instantly the viceroy de . parted there was a commotion in the oater hall lhere was a knock on the ^locr, repeated once and again, and be? fore Alvarado could determine upon a course of action Don Felipe burst Into Ifce room, followed by Senora. Agapida, She duenna of Donna Mercedes. """Sear excellency," cried the old wo TITBTTI in agitation, "I missed the se? norita. I have searched" ."But who is this?' interrupted De ?ohai, stepping over to where Aivara <3? still knelt hy the prostrate girl. ~*"TIs not the viceroy!" He laid his land on the other man's shoulder and recoiled in surprise. ?"Dominique!" he exclaimed. "What ?k> you here, and who" There lies the Donna Mercedes r shrieked the duenna. ^Sfce is hurt?" asked Felipe, for the moment his surprise at the presence of Alvarado lost in his, anxiety for his be? trothed. **t know not," answered the distract ?ed old woman. ""iShe lives," said Alvarado, rising to l?s ?ei?t and facing his friend. "She fcafh bat fainted." ""Water!" said Senora Agapida. Both men started instantly to hand 5?KT ?e carafe that stood on a table rnear Tby. - Don Felipe was nearer and j ;'50fc It lirsL :Seno:ra Agapida loosened the dress of j Sie young woman and sprinkled her j . face and hands with the water, laying lefter head back upon the floor as she did and ira a moment the girl opened . ' "ber ?yes. In the darkness of the. room, : tor no lamp had as yet been ligated. . jshe had not recognized in her bewilder- ; xasss&t who was bending over her, for j --Alvarado had forced himself to draw \ i?sbck, Twlding his place to De Tobar I as if by right "iAlvarado!*' she murmured. ""She lives," said Don Felipe, with re- ' fief and jealousy mingled in his voice, and then he turned and faced the oth ""And now. Senor Ala varado, perhaps j -joua will be able to explain how you ? ?ame to be here alone at this hour of .night with my betrothed and why she Cb Tobar recoiled in surprise ?alls thy name! By St Jago, sir, have ^en dared to offer violence to mis 3a?y?" His hand went to his sword. To ?draw U was the work of a moment. Se snenaced the young soldier with the point. **I -could k>i! you as you stand there!" 5bc cried in growing rage. "But the .TBeraory of our ancient friendship ?stays my hand. You shall have a <&ance. Where is your weapon!" .'Strike, if it please you. I want Clothing but death." answered Alvara? do* making no effort to defend himself. "Hast deserved it at my hands, "then?' exclaimed the now infuriated JDe Tobar. -3Stayr interrupted the viceroy, re? membering the room. "What means this 3S??anlt upon my captain? Donna Mer? cedes"?" - ""She revives," said the duenna. **Is it thou, senora ?" said the viceroy. ^ soucrht thee unavailingly." "Your highness." said the old wo? man, "I missed the senorita and found lier here." "And how came you unbidden into my private cabinet Don Felipe?" "Tour excellency, Senora Agapida iou nd me in the corridor. She was dis? traught over her lady's absence. We Knocked. There was no answer. We ^entered. _ I crave your pardon, but it -was "well T "came, for Illound my"l?? trothed and my best friend alone here," 3te pointed gloomily. "A Spanish gen? tleman alone at this hour of the night rwith" '.tSDencel" thundered the viceroy. ..Wouldst asperse my daughter's SBSB? Darest thou- By heaven, you l?sid a weapon in your hand. I am old, ?*at- Onard thv?splf r? nP called, whip ping out his sword wIO "?sTtm?shl agility. ! "I cannot fight with you/' said 1 Tobar, lowering his point ??But e plain!" "The Donna Mercedes is as pure heaven," asserted Alvarado. ??Then why did you bid me strike ai stand defenseless a moment since?" '?Because I love her and she is yours ??Death!" shouted De Tobar. "Tal up thy sword!" '?Stay," broke in the old vicer< quickly. ?'Keep silent. Alvarado. *'L me tell it all. I am her father. I wou consult with the captain upon the jon ney of the morrow and other matte: of state. With us here was my daug ter. Is there aught to provoke tl jealousy or rage in this? Overcome I -er-the events of the day, she fain ed. One of us had to go for ai 'Twas not meet that the young ma should go to the women's apartment; I left them together." '?Alone?" queried De Tobar. "Aye, alone. One was my daughte a De Lara,Nand she was senseless. Ti other was almost my son. I knew hin He had proved himself. I could trus Mm." ??Your excellency, I thank you!" erie Alvarado, seizing the hand of the ol nobleman and carrying it to his* lips. "You said you loved her," said D Tobar, turning to Alvarado. "And so I do," answered Alvarad< "But who could help it? It is an ii fection I have caught from my friend. "Have you spoken words of love t her? Have you pleaded with her? Di you meet here by appointment?" "Don Felipe," cried Donna Mercedes ! who had kept silent at. first, nardi; comprehending, and then holding he breath at the denouement "hear me Captain Alvarado's manner to me ha been coldness itself-nay, he scarce]; manifested the emotion of a friend." She spoke with a bitterness and re sentmont pahifully apparent to Alva rado, but, which in his bewildermen Don Felipe did not discover. "I swear to you, senor," she went oi cunningly, "until this hour I neve heard him say those words, 1 lov you.' But this scene is too much fo me. I cannot bear it Help me hence Nay, neither of you gentlemen. Witl Senora Agapida's aid I can manage Farewell When you wish to clain me, Don Felipe, the betrothal shall Ix carried out and I shall be yours Good night." De Tobar sprang after her and caugh her hand, raising it respectfully to hi? lips. "Now, senor," he cried, turning back "we can discuss this question unhin dered by the presence of the lady. Yoi said you loved her. How dare you, ? man of no birth, whose very name ii an assumption, lift your eyes so high?' "This from you, my friend!" cri?e' Alvarado, whiter than ever at this in suit "Sir," interposed the voice of th? viceroy, ??restrain yourself. 'Tis true we know not the birth or name of thi? young man whom I have honored witt my confidence, upon whom you hav< bestowed your friendship, but he hat! ever shown himself-and I have watch? ed him from his youth-a gentleman, a Spanish gentleman whom all might em? ulate. You wrong him deeply" ?'But he loved her." "What of that?" answered the vice? roy. "Aye," cried Alvarado, "I do love her, and that I make no secret of it from you proves the sincerity of my soul. [ Who could help loving her, and much less a man in my position? For, in so far as was proper in a maiden, she has been ! kind to me since I was a boy. I cher? ish no hopes, no dreams, no ambitions. I locked my passion within my breast and determined to keep it there though it killed me. Tonight with her help? less at my feet thrown on my pity, it was wrung from me. Lut I swear to you hy my knightly honor, by that friendship that hath subsisted between us of old, that from this hour those words shall never pass my lips again; that from thisthour I shall be as silent as before. Oh," trust me! I cm sadly torn. Thou hast all, I nothing! If thou canst not trust me-I bade you strike before, strike now and end it all. Your excellency, bid him strike." 'Thy lire is not thine," answered the older man. "It belongs to Spain. We have fallen on evil times, and thy coun? try needs thine arm. Thou hast said aright. Senor de Tobar," he cried, "he is thy friend. Take him back to thy affection. 1 am an old man and a fa? ther, bur. were I young and one so beautiful crossed my path as Donna Mercedes-bj* Our Lady he hath excuse for anything! He speaks the truth, though it be to his own hurt. Canst stand unmoved, senor, in thy happiness i before such misery as that?" "Dominique, forgive me!" cried De j Tobar. "I was wrong. I am ashamed. ? Thou couldst not help it I forgive I thee. I love thee still." He made as if to embrace his friend, j but Alvarado held him off. "Wilt trust me fully, absolutely, en ! tirely?" "With all my life," answered De To? bar. "Thou shalt be tried," said the vice? roy. "We march toward the Orinoco in three days. I had proposed to establish Donna Mercedes at La Guayra under care of Alvarado." "Not now, your excellency!" cried the T?A,in<r mor? ""Nay; I shall, provided De Tobar is .willing." "A test, a test!" answered that young man. "Gladly do I ' welcome it As thoa lovest me and as I love thee, guard my betrothed." "Your excellency, take me with you tc the Orinoco and let Don Felipe stay at home with Donna Mercedes in La Guayra." "I am no experienced soldier to com? mand a town," protested De Tobar. "Nay," said the viceroy. "It shall be as we have said. Wilt thou take the charge?' "Aye, and defend it with all my soul!" answered Alvarado firmly. "Senor Alvarado and Don Felipe, you have shown yourselves true Spanish gentlemen this night hidalgos of ?Guard thyself!8 ? whom Spain may well be proud," cried the viceroy in pleased and proud con I tent "To you, De Tobar, I shall give my daughter with assurance and pride, and were there another to bear my name I could wish no better husband for her than you, my poor friend. Now, the hour is late; I have much to say to Alvarado. Don Felipe, you will pardon me? Good night." "Good night your excellency," promptly returned De Tobar. "I shall see you in the morning, Dominique, ere you set forth for La Guayra. I love thee and trust thee, my friend." CHAPTER XII. THEY set forth early in the morn? ing. There was a cool fresh l ness in the air from the storm i ' of the day before, and if they wished to avoid the necessity of trav? eling in the heat of the day early de? parture was necessary. Although the season was summer in a tropical laud not far from the equator, the altitude of Caracas lowered the ordinary tem? perature to an agreeable degree, but after they-crossed the pass of La V?ta and began the descent toward La Guayra they would be within the con? fines of one of the hottest localities on the face of the globe. Early as lt was, the viceroy and his officers, including, of course^ De Tobar, were assembled in the patio to bid the travelers godspeed. While De Lara gave a few parting directions to Al? varado, Don Felipe took advantage of the opportunity find of his position as the publicly affianced of Donna Mer? cedes to address her a few words in farewell, which she received with list' less indifference. The final prepara? tions were soon over. Don Felipe lift? ed Donna Mercedes to the saddle of her Spanish jennet; some of the other gentlemen assisted the Senora Agapida to the back of the sure footed mule which she had elected as her mount; Alvarado saluted and sprang to the back of his mettlesome barb, and, fol? lowed by a half dozen troopers who constituted the escort, the rear being brought up by servants with pack mules carrying the personal baggage of the two ladies, the little cavalcade moved "oit"Si? "genliem??^ln The vice? roy's suit standing bareheaded in the doorway as they disappeared under the trees and began the ascent toward the pass. Alvarado, whose white, haggard face showed that he had passed a sleepless night, rode at the head of the column. Some distance in front cf him rode a trooper, for there were even then thieves, wandering bands of masterless i men who levied bloody toil on travel- j ers from the capital whenever they got j opportunity. Next to the captain came the sergeant of the little guard, then the two women, followed closely by two more of the soldiers, after that the j little pack train, which he had ordered j to close up an J keep in touch after ; they left the city, and, last of all, the two remaining soldiers to bring up th<* rear. The soldiers, servants and muleteers were in 'high spirits. The day was i pleasant; the scenery, though familiar, j was at the same time grand and beau- j tiful, and they were happy-all, that is, j except Donna Mercedes, the duenna I and Alvarado. The worthy Senora Agapida with j womanly shrewdness more than sus- j j pected the true state of affairs. In- | j deed, Mercedes, who loved the old j i woman, who had been as a mother to I j her, her own mother having died when I i she was a mere child, had scarcely j taken the trouble to conceal her mis- I j cry. and the old woman's heart was j ? wrung whenever she looked at the j j drooping figure at her side. She would j fain have brought the flush of hardi? ness to the face of the girl she loved by throwing her into the arms of Al? varado, but as a distant connection of the De Laras herself the worthy dame j had her own notions of pride, and her honor would not permit her to do any? thing for which the viceroy could properly fault her. When Mercedes had met Alvarado early in the morning she had acknowl? edged his profound salutation with the j curtest and coldest of nods. She was j furiously and bitterly angry with him, for, between duty, honor, friendship and her love, he had not chosen her. She knew that he loved her. She had known it a long time, and. if she had | the slightest doubt, the sincerity with which he had spoken the night before, the fierce, passionate fervor of the kisses that he had pressed upon her lips, his utter abandonment to his pas? sion, had more than satisfied her. Yet when she had offered to throw every? thing to the winds- love, duty, obedi? ence-if he would only take her away, he had hesitated. With her, a wom? an who had all Venezuela at her feet, held in his arms, he had repulsed her. refused "her! 'He bad "heard' the < confession of her overwhelming for him, and he had resisted With the feel of her heart bes against bis own be had strained to his breast and prated of honor duty! . She was mad with anger and di pointment She loathed him; she h him; she raged against him in heart. Why had he not killed De T where he stood, seized her in his a braved the anger of her father galloped away-anywhere out into mysterious southland where they c be together? Well and good-she w marry Don Felipe. She would sume a happiness that she could feel and kill him with the sight o He had disdained her; he should su suffer in proportion to his love, s torments as he had made her si last night-shame, disappointment, dignation. She had not slept the entire ni either, mmking these things, yet it not all been pain. How nobly he lied to save her-he to whom a lie worse than death! He had tried to sume dishonor for her sake. He lo her-yes, there was no doubt of She closed her eyes with the thou and her whole being was filled with quisite anguish. He loved her, he 1 made for her, yet when he might h taken her he refused. De Tobar 1 indeed a brave anti gallant gentlen but his qualities were as moonlighl the sunlight compared to those of varado. In spite of herself, thoi the mere suggestion of it angered ] she found herself obliged to grant t there was something noble in t^at sition he had assumed which so fi] her with fury. It was not with I a question of loving duty and ho more than herself, but it was a qi lion of doing duty and preserving h or, though the heart broke and soul was rent in the effort. In spite of her careful avoidance his eyes, her cold demeanor, that mo ing she had marked the haggard, p face of the young soldier to whom t had given her heart, which shov that he, too, had suffered.' She wat ed bim as he rode, superb horsens that he was, at the head of the lit cavalcade. Tall straight, erect, gra ful, she was glad that he rode in < vance, with his back to her, so that ? might follow him with her eyes, I gaze unheeded by any but Sene Agapida, and for her she did not ca As he turned at intervals to surv his charges, to see that all were ke< lng closed up and in order, by furti glances she could mark with exultati the pallor that had taken the place the ruddy hue on the fair cheek of t lover. She could even note the bia circles under the blue eyes beneath t sunny hair, so different from her OT midnight crown. And indeed his thoughts were b ter. What must she think of him? I had been' a fool. Happiness had be his for the taking, and he had tbrov it away. Why had he not brushed [ Tobar out of his path, silenced the vic roy-no, not by death, but by bindii him fast-and then taken the worn: he loved and who loved him, for si had proved it by her utter abando ment of herself to him? Those old s< diers who had served him for mai years would have followed him whe ever he led. The viceroy's arm wi long, but they could have found a h ven where they could have been t gether. God had made them for ea( other, and he had refused. He ha thrust her aside. He had pushed tl cup of happiness from his own lij. with his own hand. He wished it was all to do over agah Now it was too late. To the chains < duty, honor, gratitude, had been adde that of his plighted word. Knowin his love. De Tobar, his friend, ha trusted him. Knowing his daughter' love, the viceioy had also trusted hin He was locked with fetters, bound an sealed, helpless. And yet the tempts tion grew with each hour. He had sui pected, he had dreamed, he had honec that Mercedes loved him; now he wa sure of it. Oh, what happiness migh have been his! What was this mystery about hi birth? He had been picked up a bab; in a deserted village outside of Tana ma. He had been found bj- the Coun j de Lara, who had led his troops to tin succor of that doomed town, which un fortunately he had reached only af?ei tlie buccaneers had departed. Searcl had beeu made for his parents, bu ! without success. The viceroy, finding ! none to claim the bright faced baby j had given him a name and had causee ! him to be brought up in his own house ? hold. There was nothing in his ap ! parel to distinguish him save the ex quisite fineness and richness of the ma j terial Thrown around his neck nae! been a curiously wrought silver cruci? fix on a silver chain, and that crucifix he had worn ever since, it lay upon ; his breast beneath his clothing now. ! It was the sole object which connected him with his past, j Since he had reached mr.n's estate j he had thought of those things often i and had prayed that in some way. at j spine time, the mystery might be solv ! ed, for the suspense was worse than ! any assurance, however dreadful. Ile I had often thought with longing upon j his father, his mother. He despaired . at last of over finding out anything, j What mattered it now? Ile might be j of the proudest and most honorable i lineage in New Spain, a Sotomayor, a Bobadilla, even a De Guzman. It would advantage him nothing since he had lost Mercedes. In spite of him? self he groaned aloud, and the girl rid? ing a little distance behind him heard tho sound of anguish in his voice. Tier heart, which had boen yearning toward him with increasing force, was stirred within her bosom. "Ride thou herc.*' she said suddenly to Senora Agapida. "I go forward to speak with Captain Alvarado." "But, senorita, thy father" 'Ts it not permitted that I speak with the captain of the soldiery who escort me?" '.Certainly, if I am by." 4,T ii<> n >r ^oose to havo it so." re plied Mercedes, "with all the h??ghTi ness of her father. "Remain here. I will return presently." Brushing her aside with an imperious wave of her hand and a threatening glance before which the poor duenna quailed, for her charge had never shown such spirit before. Mercedes struck her Spanish jennet with the whip she carried, passed around the intervening soldier, who courteously gave way to her, and reined in her 1 steed by Alvarado's horse. So close, indeed, was she to the captain that she almost touched him. It was good to see the light leap in his eyes, the flush come into his pale cheek, as he became aware of her presence. "Donna Mercedes!" he cried in sur? prise. "Is anything wrong? Where is the Senora Agapida?" "Nothing is wrong. I left her there." "Shall I summon her?" "Art afraid to speak to me, to a woman, alone, Sir Captain?" "Nay, senorita, but 'tis unseemly" "Wouldst thou lesson me in man? ners, master soldier?" cried the girl ! haughtily. I "God forbid, lady, but thy father" "He laid no injunction upon me that I should not speak to you, sir. Is that forbidden?" "Of course not, but" "But what sir? It is your own weakness you fear? You were strong enough last night. Have you by chance repented?" There was such a passionate eager? ness in her voice and such a leaping hope for an affirmative answer in the glance she bent upon him that he could scarce sustain the shock of it. His whole soul had risen to meet hers, com? ing as she came. He trembled at her propinquity. The voice of the girl thrilled him as never before. The sergeant who followed them out of respect for their confidences checked the pace of his troop horse somewhat and the two advanced some distance from him out of earshot The unhappy duenna watched them with anxious eyes, but hesitated to attempt to join them. Indeed, the way was blocked for such an indifferent horsewoman as she by the adroit maneuvers of the ser? geant He was devoted to his young commander, and he had surmised the state of affairs also. He would have had no scruples in facilitating a meet? ing, even an elopement The two lov? ers, therefore, could speak ^unobserved, or at least unheard, by any stranger. "Lady," said Alvarado at last T am Indeed afraid. You make the strong weak. Your beauty-forgive me-mas? ters me. Tempt me not! I can stand no more!" he burst forth with vehe? mence. "What troubles thee, Alvarado?" she said softly. "Thou-and my plighted word." "You chose honor and duty last night when you might have had me. Art still fa th? sf me mind?" ; he cruc:hx "Senorita, this subject is forbidden." "Stop!" cried the girl. "I absolve you from all injunctions of silence^ L too, am a De Lara, and in my father's ab? sence the head of the house. The duty thou hast sworn to him thou owest me. Art still in the same mind as last night, I say?" "Last night I was a fool!" "And Ulis morning?" "I am a slave." "A slave to what? To whom?" "Donna Mercedes," he cried, turning an imploring glance upon her, "press me no further. Indeed, the burden is greater than I can bear." "A slave to whom?'' she went on in? sistently. She laid her r-nd upon his strong arm and bent her ~ead cKse to? ward him. They were far from the oth? ers now, and the turns of the winding road concealed them. "A slave to whom? Perhaps to-me?" she whispered. "Have mercy on me!" he cried. "To you-yes. But honor, duty" "Again those hateful words!" she in? terrupted, her dark face Hushing with anger. "Were 1 a man, loved I a wom? an who ioved me as I-as I-as ene you know, I wouid have seized her in spite ol' ail the woriu! Once she had fled to the shelter of my arms, while life beat in my heart none should tear her thence." "Thy father" "He thinks not of my happiness." "Say not so, Donna Mercedes." "'Tis true. It is a matter of con? venient arrangement. Two ancient namco, two great fortunes, cry aloud for union, and they drown the voice of the heart. I am bestowed like a chattel." "Don Felipe" "ls an honorable gentleman, a brave one. Ile needs no defense at my hands. That much, at least, my father did. There is no objection to my suitor save that I do not love him." "In time-in time you may," gasped Alvarado. "Dost thou look within thine own heart and see a fancy so evanescent that thou speakest thus to me?" "Nay, not so." "I believe thee, and were a thousand years to roll over my head thine image would still be found here." S'.ie laid her tiny gloved hand upon her breast as she spoke iu a low voice, and this time she looked away from bim. Ile would have given heaven and earth to have caught her yielding ligure in his arms. She drooped in the saddle beside him in a pose which was a confession ot' womanly weak? ness, and she swayed toward him as if the heart in her body cried out to that which beat in his own breast "Mercedes! Mercedes!" he said. "You torture me beyond endurance! Go back to yo"?? duenna, to "Senora Agaoida, I beg of you! 1 can stand no morel I did promise and vow in my heart-my honor-my duty" -Aye, with men it is different" said the girl, and the sound of a sob in her voice cut him to the heart, "and these things are above love, above every? thing. I do not-I cannot understand. I cannot comprehend. You have re j jected me. I have offered myself to I you a second time after the refusal j of last night I, too, am a slave. I I love you. Nay, I cannot marry Don : Felipe de Tobar. 'Twere to make a sacrilege of a sacrament" "Thy father" "I have done my best to obey him. I can no more." "What wilt thou do?" "This!" The road at the point they had ar? rived wound sharply around the spur His instant promptness saved her of the mountain which arose above them thousands of feet on one side and fell abruptly away in a terrific preci? pice upon the other. As she spoke she struck her horse again with the whip. At the same time by a violent wrench on the bridle rein she turned him swift? ly toward the open cliff. Quick as she had been, however, Alvarado's own movement was quicker. He struck spur into his powerful barb and with a single bound was by her side in the very nick of time. Her horse's fore? feet were slipping among the loose stones on the edge. In another second they would both be over. Alvarado threw his right arm around her and with a force superhuman dragged her from the saddle, at the same time forc? ing his own horse violently backward with his bridle hand. His instant promptness had saved her, for th? frightened horse she rode, unable t> control himself, plunged down the clin* and was crushed to death a thousand feet below. (To Be Continued.) IMMIGRATION COLONIES. j Foreign Governments Charged With ! Sending Their People to This j Country. i _ i - ! Secretary Metcali of the Depart? ment ul' CwUiinicioc ultu L?* ?or ii? s sent to the House the report of Spe? cial Immigrant Inspector Marcus Braun on immigration. Mr. Braun declares that he has in? controvertible evidence that immi? grants inadmissable for various rea? rons are constantly brought into the country in large numbers "ty the con? certed action of some European gov? ernments and steamship agencies, by bankers and schemers of all sorts." He deciares that while these govern? ments have laws ostensibly intended to restrict immigration, instead of do? ing so, they actually encodage it by keeping alive "the patriotic spirit for the fatherland in the minds of these "colonists," by representing that un? less they adhere to the principles of home patriotism their governments would leave them without protection in "Barbaric America." This is especially true. Mr. Braun ;ays, in Italy and Hungary. He as? serts chat these countries regard the United States in the attitude of ad? juncts or colonies of their own, and by their instructions and teachings io immigrants benefit accrues io the i home government, to the detriment of this country. He cites the fact that I $30.000.000 was sent last year from ! the United States to Austria-Hungary I-. * ... ' atone from tnese immigrants. .Not a singie promise which the new Hunga? rian immigrant law guaranteed has been kept," he says. Mr. Braun states that in order to discourage Hungarians from becom? ing American citizens, the precaution is taken to advocte the establishment in the United States of Hungarian homes, schools, churches and institu? tions, the intention of which is to avert "rho terrible danger" of Hungarians becoming naturalized. The immigrant from the Turkish domains, both European and Asiatic, says Mr. Braun, is nothing less than a menace to this country; from there we positively get the worst kind of people in the world. t The foreign priest and minister, he. says, is a most dangerous meddler, and political agitator. It has become a favorite expression, he says, to speak of "our colonies in America." Always Increases thc Strength. *A reasonable amount of food thor? oughly digested and properly assimi? lated will always increase the strength. 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