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"6.44 'JJ"6" '1'" C'JJ4, position is not equal to his ambition. He is of a restless, eager temperament,, and is not content. to, plod on slowly to success. He wishes to carry the situation by a coup de main. If ha could give some valuable information to his Government-something that would show he was a man of unasual capacity and resource—his fortune would be made. In Russia they cannot afford to ignore brains in those who serve the State. PracticaJly there is only the official world between the throne and the populace, which is eaten through and through with discontent and sedition." The Chief spoke with some warmth. He wa=i an admirer of the Russian nation, but he con- sidered it doomed by ages of tyranny and ineo-mpetency. "My friend has been on the watch for such a chance for years, and at last he has hit on something which, if he NJuld carry it through, would give him all-and more-than he has dared to hope. It would prove his zeal and ability and could not fail to make him a persona gratissima at Court- I looked up inquiringly. "To our matter-of-fact English notions the scheme may seem a little wild and theatrical, but perhaps we err on the side of being over- practical. A little imagination widens the horizon. Briefly, then, Monsieur Bonteneff has set his heart on obtaining some papers belonging to a secret society giving details of plots against the Government. They were in the possession of Count Donhoft', the notorious conspirator, a year ago, but Bouteneff has good reason to believe they were never given into anyone else's charge." "And this Count Donhoff, where is he now? Cannot Monsieur Bouteneff lay his hands on him?" "He has disappeared completely. Donhoff was on the point of being arrested at St. Petersburg when he made his escape, and from that time to this no one has ever seen or heard anything of him. It is a most com- plete and mysterious disappearance. He was a conspicuous figure, both by reason of his rank anI his personal appearance, which was strikingly handsome. He was a blonde giant of over six feet. with the bearing of a Prince, and the ambition of Lucifer. I believe his plotting and planning had his own advance- ment in view more than the general good. Not a man to hide-or be hidden-away in any hole or corner, you see." "And if he has disappeared so completely for so long, why should Monsieur Bouteneff think there is any chance of finding him now?" "He has been working on this scheme for months, and at last he has discovered that Donhoff made his escape on a Russian brig— the Sonia—which was bound for the far North on a trading expedition in skins and furs. As far as he can ascertain-and on this point he is practically positive—the brig never re- turned it seems to have vanished as com- pletely as the man. Boutenetf has. however, obtained information which leads him to be- lieve that the vessel might have been caught in an icc-floe and frozen up. She was too far north for the time of year, and when pile was last spoken in Davis Strait she complained of being hampered by the drifting ice." "I am scarcely prepared to undertake an ex- pedition to the North Pole on such a vague chance," I said. "It is hardly as bad as that," Sir Edward replied with a smile. "Taking it for granted, as Bouteneff does, that the brig has been frozen up all the winter in Davis Strait, where she would be shut off from any outside com- munication, he is of opinion that—unless she has already gone to pieces-thpre may be a chance of her being released with the warmer weather, which is now approaching. In which case he has worked out, by studying the tides and currents, that she would probably drift down towards the Azores. I cannot give you the scientific explanation he gave me-I have not his knowledge-but I think you may rely on his facts and premises. "But what, then, has become of the Count and his companions?" I asked. "Has Monsieur Bouteneff formulated some theory to" account for their disappearance?" "He presumes that they would naturally have stayed on the vessel as long as there was any chance of succour or of the ice relaxing its grip, but when this hope was gone, and the long Arctic winter stared them in the face, with death from starvation or cold, they would abandon the ship and make a struggle to reach land and find some human habitation. Such a struggle in such a region would be almost hopeless from the beginning, particu- larly for a man like the Count, who had never roughed it. The probability is that all the crew have perished—particularly as nothing lias been'heard of any one of them-but I think it may be taken for granted that Don- hoff is dead." "In which case," I said, "what becomes of any chance of recovering the papers?" "Bouteneff maintains-and in this I agree with -him—that it is most unlikely that the Count would have burdened himself wtih any but absolute necessaries on such a difficult and dangerous undertaking as to reach land. You must remember that the papers would have made rather a bulky pack- age, consisting, as th- did, of the rules of the brotherhood to which he belonged, and )f which he was president, with the various pam- phlets. etc., through which the society pro- pagated its dootrines. He left St. Petersburg in such haste that he could not have had time to destroy anything, and yet no paper of im- portance was found, which goes to prove that he took them with him. He would probably consider the documents safer on board than on his person, for an ice-bound ship should surely make a secure hiding-place." "You do not think it likely he would have destroyed any incriminating writings during the voyage or before leaving the vessel?" "I should say not from what Bouteneff tells me. There must have been some papers of im- portance. which could not be replaced, and by means of which the society could keep its hold on any members whose enthusiasm for the cause showed signs of abating. Besktes, Donhoff was careless to the verge of reckless- ness. If he had had time he might have des- troyed any dangerous matter when it came to leaving the ship, but the probability is that they left in haste at the last, and the horrible death that stared them in the face would have occupied all their attention." "What waa the name of the society, do you know?" "The 'Hidden Hand,' signifying, I presume, their habit of striking secretly and in the daik. It is a most dangerous and powerful association, consisting chiefly of members of the upper classes with money or influence, who know neither fear nor remorse. The brotherhood adopted the braggart motto: "Ni Dieu ni Maitre." Though several people were suspected of being members, owing to Don- hoff's escape nothing could be proved against them. If Bontsneff could get possession of the lost papers they would furnish him with price- less information. He could deal such a blow to Nihilism as would practically paralyse it for some time to come. For the last year the members of the Secret Police have been living on a volcano: they do not know when an ex- plosion may come." "And how can I assist Monsieur Bouteneff iti his search? "He is afraid to trust any of his compatriots and he cannot go himself. Some might be traitors in disguise, and others might seize the opportunity to advance their own interests He is naturally anxious not to run any risks of this kind with such a prize in view, and he thinks he v:ill be safest in English hands. He asked me to recommend him a perfectly trust- worthy person who would go out to the Azores and wait the course of events." "It is a great undertaking," I said very gravely. "It almost takes my breath away.' "At first sight it may seem a more suitable venture for a man than for a woman, but Bouteneff'is very anxious not to arouse sus- picion. And in dealing with such a society as the 'Hidden Hand' you cannot be too cautions; they have spies everywhere. There would be nothing to excite any one's suspicions in a lady leaving England vith a small party (,f friends for a yachting cruise across the At- lantic. The 'friends' would be people I could trust, who would be under your orders—you must be prepared for all emergencies-but they would be told as little of the real facts of the case as possible. Once out in the Atlan- tic it would be easy to make your way to the Azores, where Bouteneff is convinced the ice- bound vessel must drift, if it is released at all." "It se.^ms a very hopeless quest." "Not so hopeless as an attempt to find Don- hoff-and that is the only other thread where- by to unravel the mystery. If the Sonia should fall into your hands and you should find no incriminating documents in the Count's lug- gage, Bouteneff will then send out a search- party to explort the coast of Davis Strait for some sign of the missing men; but he thinks the other course the more promising, and so do 1. If you land at the Azores, choose one of rhe smaller islands, which ib sparsely m- habitated, and then your movements will at- tract little attention Well, will you undertake the commission?" "Yes," I said, after a little consideration, "though I do not think I have ever had a more difficult one." When money is plentiful most business pre- liminaries can be arranged with ease and dispatch, and in a week or two I was at sea in a comfortable steam yacht, manned by an efficient crew. and accompanied by my maid and four "friends," one of whom, for the sake of appearances, passed as my brother. These assistants were previously unknown to me, but had been chosen by the chief for their courage and discretion. A hint of treasure- trove had been given them, but they asked no questions, being accustomed to obey blindly. The one I had chosen to pass as my brother in the eyes of the crew and give them my orders was a young man of gentle- The Sonia Heaves in Sight. I j manly appearance and higher education than the others. He told me he had been secretary at one time to a member of Parliament, with whom he had travelled a great deal abroad, so that he spoke French and German fluently. His name was Richard Pilgrim. Spring was breaking in the Arctic Regions when at last we sighted the Azores, a cluster of nine islands in the North Atlantic. I had, of course, formed my plans as far as possible during the voyage, and, after having made as close an inspection of the islands as I could from the yacht, I decided to land at Corvo with my companions. Corvo is the most north-westerly of the group, only six miles long by three broad, and of volcanic origin. It had suffered reaey,tiy from a bad eruption. so that at the present time it was practically deserted, which suited my purpose admirably. I had ascertained that beach-combers were not unknown in the islands, wrecks being apparently fairly plentiful, so I Arranged that Pilgrim and one of the other men should take to this last refuge of the destitute, which would enable them to keep a keen look-out for any sign of the missing Sonia, and prevent her falling into other hands. What they were to do on land, I should do at sea, so that it seemed impossible-if, indeed, the lost brig should come our way-that we could miss her between us. In case she should drift into the little harbour I warned Pilgrim and his com- panion that they were not to board her under any circumstances. That was to be reserved for me. Some dilapidated apparel suited to their miserable calling waiJ left with the men, as well as plenty of provisions, and then I and two others returned to the yacht. I intended t ) cruis? about during the day, and to anchor at night off the Azores. And now commenced a most anxious time of waiting and watching. The fir3t night, though I knew a good look- out waa being kept, I-hardly slept at all, and when I sank into fitful slumber it was to dream of the lost brig. I saw her coming-a weird spectacle—with torn sails, and battered sides, drifting helplessly along, the ghost of a ship. Icicles hung from her rigging, and the frozen snow lay thick on ber decks, signs of the foe whose embrace had so nearly crushed her. She was that most pitiful sight, an ocean derelict; a danger to others, a misery to herself, c.nd in my dreams my heart ached for her. as though she had been a living thing. Six days and six nights passed, and each day I sent a messenger to C'orvo, who brought back the same report: no news. And, indeed, I could see for myself that nothing had happened of any concern to me. Once some wreckage had been tossed upon the island, but there was nothing to indicate whence it came, and I had no reason to think it might have belonged to the unfortunate Sonia. Then. on the seventh night., towards morning, the weary waiting was suddenly broken. I was asleep in my state-room, when there came an imperative knock at the door-I had given instructions that I was to be called at any hour of the night if a ship answering my description of the Russian should be seen- and the voicr of one of my coadjutors in- formed me in an excited undertone that a strange vessel was in sight. Throwing on some clothes I rushed up on deck. There, almost as in my dreams, I saw her coming-I knew her at once. I did not need to ask anything about her. or to listen to the murmurs around me, to know that my strange quast was ended-that what had ap- peared the mad fancy of a monomaniac had been realised. She came slowly out of the grey dawn like a ghost from another world. "A Russian !"—"What a queer looking craft!" "Where has she come from?"—"What is she called?" were some of the ejaculations I heard. And then presently, putting down his glasses. the captain answered the last ques- tion: "The Sonia." And my heart leapt to my throat as I heard the name. The silence grew almost deathly as we watched her drawing closer and closer. I, who knew all that he.. advent mizht mean, might well gaze at her with dilated eyes and suspended breath, but even on the sailors her ptrange spectral appearance produced all awe-inspiring effect. There was no sign of life on her. I might discover Count Donhoff'a papers, but it was evident the arch con- spirator himself was not to fall into my hands. became apparent now, to my great relief, that she was drifting into the little harbour of Corvo. She woutd be safe there until I cculd reach her. I gave orders for a boat to lowered, and, accompanied by only one < f my subordinates-.I wished to do my inspec- tion as quietly and secretly as possible-I prepared to be rowed ashore. I went below to get a warmer cloak from my cabin and, see- ing my revolver handy, I slipped it into my pocket. It might be as well to have it. One could not tell what one might find on the apparently deserted ship. As I stepped into the boat, a sharp report I smote the still air. It was a pistol shot. I stood still in amazement. What could it mean? There was no doubt irom which direction it came It was Corvo. Was it possible that at this early hour in the morning there could be some wretched creatures haunting the beach, watching for wreckage, and had they come into collision with my own men? Or—and my heart beat faster at the thought-had a stranger thing come to pass; was there life on that battered hulk? Life that feared to be molested? I urged the sailors to make haste, and in a few minutes we were in the little harbour close to the brig, which had drifted on to a sandy beach. I looked around, expecting to see Pilgrim rush forward to meet me, excited 1 and overjoyed, as I was, at our good fortune; I but there was neither sound nor movement. The stretch of beach looked dreary and deserted in the dim grey light. But as I stepped on shore I saw something lying on I the sand close to the wreck. I hastened up and, to my horror, I found that it was Pil. grim's companion. He had been shot, for blood was oozing from a wound in his side, but he was not insensible. As I spoke to him, he muttered something unintelligible and made a gesture in the direction of the ship. It was evident that something was wrong there. Leaving the wounded man in charge of my companion, telling him that should I need his assistance I would summon him by a whistle, I made haste to go on board the Sonia. I must look there for the solution of the mystery. I took the precaution to have my revolver ready, thonr^h I was more be- wildered than afraid. What could have be- come of Pilgrim? Had he been injured, too? But there was only one shot. Or had he followed the assailant on board? Stepping as softly as possible, I slowly des- cended the companion-way. Who could tell what might await me beiow? But though I looked cautiously all round I could see nothing. As I stood still for a moment, in th\>- half darkness, wondering which way I should turn, I heard a sound in one of the cabins. Treading on tiptoe I went in that direction and, the door being ajar, I looked in. I could not restrain a startled exclama- tion as I saw that the man who was bending over an open portmanteau, hurriedly sort- ing some papers by the light of a lantern on the floor, was none other than Richard Pil- grim! He 4iad evidently been too engrossed to notice my approach, but at my exclamation he looked up and his hand shot out to his re- volver. which was lying on the table. "Touch it and I fire!" I cried, and though he hesitated a moment, as he saw the shining barrel pointed at his breast, he threw up his hands. I had the advantage of him by a frac- tion of time. "Make the slightest movement, and you are a dead man," I said. and he knew it was no empty threat. I had had some revolver prac- tice on board to while away the time, and he had seen what I could do. "Sit there," I said, pointing to the end of the cabin farthest removed from the portman- teau, having previously placed his weapon out of reach. "Now tell me what this means. I would advise you to speak the truth it will be of most service to you. If not, I shall dis- cover it for myself and then I will have no mercy. I give you five minutes; after that I shall summon assistance, and your chance will be gone." A silver whistle hun& from my girdle with a few other useful articles, and I held it up as I spoke. "Want do you want to know?" he asked sullenly. "Who you are and what you were doing at that portmanteau," I replied. "If I tell you, will you give me my liberty?" he said. "I can be of no further service to you now, either for good or evil. I am a per- son of no importance; to punish me would -n- jure no one else, and I do not think you have any grudge against me personally. It is no idle phrase to say that under the same circum- stances I would spare you." I had learnt to look upon this mail as a friend, and, though his treachery was like a blow in the face, I was inclined to be as lenient to him as duty would permit. "If I can spare you, I will," I said. "You may believe me." "I do Well, then-as you may have guessed-I am a humble member of the brotherhood of the 'Hidden Hand,' whose hand though hidden, is everywhere. We heard of BoutenefF's speculation, and in case it should prove successful I was deputed to accompany the expedition, being able to pass as an Eng- lishman. It was not an easy matter to arrange, but we are seldom baffled. If I could not have got on board by fair mean3 I should have done so by foul. Fortune favoured me wonderfully at first, but she is a not have got on board by fair means I should have done so by foul. Fortune favoured me wonderfully at first, but she is a slippery jade, and in the moment of success she has forsaken me. I had just foitnd the important papers Donhoff took away with him when you came in. In another minute they would have been burnt, for I did not intend to run any risk by keeping them, and the brotherhood would have been saved. Now—" and he threw out his hands. "I cannot pretend to feel any regret at the prospect of such a wasp's nest being des- troyed." I said coldly, "but as your object has been defeated I am willing to show you per- sonally some mercy. You shall be left here, where you will be out of harm's way for some time to come. If the surroundings are some time to come. If the surroundings are lot all that could be desired, it is at least jetter than Siberia." I Then I put the whistle to my lips.

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Pilgrim remained behind at Corvo, he an- nouncing this to be his own wish. The man who had been wounded in trying to restrain him from boarding the ship contrary to my express orders (recovered completely on the return voyage home. He had no suspicion as to Pilgrim's' real identity or intentions, and I kept silence then and afterwards. I took some skins and furs out of the Sonia and then left her to the mercy of the beach- combers. There were signs that she had been deserted in haste, and there seemed little doubt that the whole party must have I perished miserably. It was a proud moment for me when I put Count Donhoff's papers into the chief's hands, and received his congratu- lations. NEXT WEEK: "A VOICE OF THE NIGHT." [•Copyright in the United States of America by D. T. Pierre.)

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Newcastle-Em lyn Sensation, f — — PECULIAR CHAPEL INCIDENT. Minister Resigns Without Notice. Some senBation wLs created ai the Congre- gational Church at "Newcastle Emlyn the other Sunday evening. It appears that some few, of the members of the Chinch were, and had been for some time, "anti-ministerial," though the great body of the Church remained loyal and faithful to the pulpit. It is stated that some few, though attending the services fairly regularly, were not content with the usual mode of showing their indifference to what was going on, but as soon as the minister began to preach they actually too4 out papere or some other literature, and lis- tened to the discourse by reading intently. On the Sunday evening referred to the pastor, the Rev. D. 1). Walters, who has been minister of the Church, in conjunction with the sister Church at Brynaion—at which latter place the famous Dr. E. Her'oer Evans waa

HISTORIC CARDIFF. "Ap Rhys's" reply to his critics ,will appear in the "Eveuing Express" of Monday next.

brought up-for a number of years, and is a man of considerable ability, after deliver- ing his sermon, announced that that that would be the last sermon he would deliver from that pulpit. As the rev. gentleman had not given any previous intimation of his in. tention to any one the words came aa a thunderbolt to the congregation. It is Mr. Walters's intention to continue to be pastor of the Church at Brynsion, which is about two miles distant from Newcastle- Enilyn.

THE KISSING CUBE. The Rev. G. Tompkins, Christian Science healer, is being sued by Miss Kate M'Calloch, of Voorheesville, for the return of 4,000dols., paid to him for professional services. She says: The treatment consisted in part cf kissing her, but that she is still deaf and still suffering from asthma. The defendant says that there was only one kiss, although the treatment lasted over four months, and that the plaintiff admitted that after the kiss she experienced a peaceful, resting feeling. The rev. gentleman still maintains that the scien- tific kissing did the patient good. We have always claimed for kissing a most important place in this hurly-burly world of ours, but we never so much as dreamed of recommend- ing kissing for the cure of deafness or asthma. That it often gives a peaceful, restful feeling we will admit. for we can speak from expe- rience. But other diseases, such as Indigestion, Liver Complaints, Wind on the Stomach, Sick Headache, CosMfceness, Nervous Debility, Pal- pitation of the Heart, Biliousness, &c., need curing, as well as Asthma and Deafness. For these we recommend, not kissing, but the world-famed remedy, Page Woodcock's Wind Pills. One of the most honoured and successful Evangelists England knows to-day, and one who has a world-wide fame, said to the Pro- prietor of Page Woodcock's Wind Pills, only a few days ago, "My wife takes your cele- brated Wind Pills for Indigestion. She has greatly benefited from their use; in fact, she swears by them—if swearing is necessary." Page Woodcock, of Lincoln, will send the Evangelist's full name and address on receipt of a post-card. Mr. H. J. Whitehead, Eagle, Newark, states: —"So popular have your famous Wind Pills become that we seldom sell any other kind. This speaks well for their great curative pro- perties as a remedy for Indigestion, Bilious- ness, Ac. Use my testimony as you please." Mr. Whitehead has not been paid to say this. -P.W. Page Woodcock's Wind Pills are sold by all Medicine Vendors at Is. lid. and 2s. 9d.; post free for price by Page Woodcock, Lincoln. E9297

GENERAL BULLER. New York, Friday.-The Mayor of Exeter writes to the "Sun" in reference to the Buller Memorial to be erected in Devonshire, I notifying where subscriptions may be sent.— Central News.

f A CHICAGO LOVE TRAGEDY. I Minnie Jenkins, an eighteen-year-old young lady. of Chicago, had two suitors for her hand. They quarrelled over her, and a duel was arranged. The girl heard of it, and rushed between them just as they fired, receiving both shots. She now lies in hospital I in a critical condition.

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THE CAPTIVE MISSIONARIES. Letter from Madame Tsilka. New York, Friday.-A Sofia dispatch to the "Journal" states that Mr. Gregory M. Tsilka, tha husband of Mme. Tsilka, who was cap- tured alonsf with Miss Stone, has arrived at the Bulgarian capital. Mr. Tsilka has just re- ceived a letter from his wife stating that Miss Stone and herself have been well-treated by the brigands since the time they were abducted. Mme. Tsilka says the brigands for the present are satisfied with their captures, and are in no hurry for ransom. Miss Stone, after her active horseback life, is bearing up well under her present hardships. The letter, Mr. Tsilka stated, had the words "The Earth" written where the name of the place whence the letter came should 'us, but was convinced that all along the Turkish officials at Rauslos, in Macedonia, have had information as to the whereabouts of the captives. Mr. Tsilka added that when he was held up by the brigands, along- with Miss Stone, he asked the brigands to retain him as Miss Stones companion, instead of his wife. For an answer lie received a thrust with the butt end oi a I rifle.

The Riots in Barcelona. Barcelona, Friday.The rector of the univer- sity. having criticised the military measures which were taken on the occasion of the recent disturbances here, has been removed from his post. The. students gave the rector a great ovation when the announcement was made. Much excitement prevails.-Reuter. 1

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Londoner Arrested in New York. New YorR, Friday.-A man named L. F. Sciiipy;s?sr, of Camden Town, Londonwas arrested to-day cn a charge of embezzlement I early in the year. A brother of the accused, is said to be now serving a. term of nine months imprisonment in Holloway, having been found guilty on the same charge. A sum of £ 24,000 is involved.—Central News.

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