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Headlight Harry’s Flyer.

BY COL. A. F. HOLT.
AUTHOR OF “HEADLIGHT HARRY ” NOVELS, ETC.

CHAPTER I.
0 U T o F A 'r n A P .

“MY God! Lnok, Rural We’re in a death-
trap. sure’s my name is Headlight Harry 1”

With these startling words, the tall, slender
youth who occupied the engineer’s seat in the
cab of a speeding locomotive, leaped suddenly
to his feet and glarel wildly out upon the track.

It was an appalling situation.

Here, a long Express train drawn by Head- 7
light Harry’s pet engine, the Wildfire—a mode] “
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ly—polished metal-work that gleamed in the rays
of the blazing summer sun.

There, along row of freight-cars, engineless,
and without a human hand to control them,
plunging madly down the heavy grade, straight
toward the doomed Express.

,As, toiling laboriously up the steep ascent, the
Wildfire swept round a sharp curve, and enter-
ed the long, straight stretch beyond the sharp-
eyed engineer saw the impending danger, and
realized they were face to face with death.

It was easy to explain the presence of the run-
away cars, which were doubtless part of the
Through Fflht, that assed this point several
minutes ah of the xpress, and in the same
direction. This heavy rade extended for sev-
eral miles, being locally nown as J acob’s» Lad-
der, and at the summit wasa long sidetrack;
here the Freight was supposed to stop, and wait
for the Express to ass.

It would seem t at the train had parted, ere
reaching the siding, and the rear portion, con-
sisting of about adozen heavily—loaded cars, had
eluded the trainmen, and started on an indepen-
dent trip over the back track, raining fresh
speed with every passing moment.

' When seen by the occupants of the cab, the
“ wild ” train was some distance away, but ap—
proaching with frightful velocity. A terrible
collision was the question of buta few moments.
And such an event—seemingly inevitable——
could have but one result—the complete de-
struction of the Express and all on board.

It was a terrible moment. Rufe Ruffle, the
firemen, sat on his seat like a graven ima e—his
eyes protruding like peeled onions, his hair fair-
ly bristling with horror.

Not so with Headlight Harry. The brave
Euth took in the whole situation ata glance.

e realized that to him were intrusted the lives
of the scores of people, who rode at ease in the
following cars, unconscious of the menacing
danger. It was his duty to save them.

There was a slight chanca left, but only
rompt and fearless action could improve it.
be awful danger only served to ins ire the

youth with superhuman energy; and a ter that
one brief moment of indecision, Headlight Har-
ry was himself again—cool, steady and reliable.

“ Toot !” ‘

Sharpand shrill, a single whistle for “ brakes”

,J‘ung out upon the air.

“ The hand-brakes, Rufe! Quick, man l”yelled
the engineer, as, with lightning-like movements,
he closed the throttle and threw back the pon-
Herons lever.

The words and actions of his fearless associ-
a’te roused Rufe Ruflie from his lethargy, and
he 8 run, to the brakes with alacrity.

eanw lie the signal had brought the brake-
men to their posts; and every one on board the
train was thrown into a state of wild confusion,
as they eagerly sought to learn the cause of the
commotion.

0n rolled the ExpreSS; but the brakes were
working well and, with the grade against it,
the speed of the train steadily decreased. '.

It was the boy engineer’s purpose to run his
train back over the line, in front of the flying
runaway, trusting to superior speed to escape a
collision, until the reached the adverse grade

ex1sting several mi es behind,which would serve'

to chuck _the Imad career of the strange pur-
suer.

Was it possible to accomplish this? Even san-
guine Harry felt the chances were decidedly

. a ainst them.

ith a palling velocity the runaway came
on. , Won (1 that it might jum the track! But
no; it clung tenaciously to t e iron trail, as
though fully bent on annihilating everything in

its atb. , I

Jeaiitime, the Express was rapidly coming to
a standstill. Standing firmly at his post, Head-
light Harry carefully calculated the fast-dc-
creasing distance. be runaway was close
upon them now; but the heart of t e youn en-
gineer beat hopefully, as the huge wheels 0 the
Wildfire ceased to revolve, and the rain stood
motionless upon the rails.

“ Toot i—tout l”-— ofl.‘ brakes!

Swiftly the lever wasreversed—thethrottle,

Opened wide! Like lightning the great wheels
spun round upon the slip ry steel.

“Sand, Rufel” yelled eadlight Harry, and
the fireman sprung to obey. '

The Wildfire, snorting and groaning, shot
‘backward like a rocket. Not a second too soon!
With a' crash, the foremost car overtook and
struck the locomotive, which fortunately was
reversed in time to escape the full force of the
shock. .Even then, the cow-catcher was crushed
and torn away, while the whole machine trem-
bled at the blow ;but the Wildfire gallantly kept

 

{he track, and then began a thrilling race for
i e.

Punting, throbbing, lurching violently from
side to side, the engine plunged madly down the
dizzy decline, threatening each moment to over-
turn. The velocity was frightful; but, by a
miracle, the train kept the rails.

One hand upon the throttle, Headlight Harry,
cool and confident, keenly watched the pursu-
ing cars, from which, now, only a few feet
separated them.

“ It is nip and, tuck, but we manage to hold
our own,”he exclaimed. “ Our safety is assured
—unlcss we jum the iron 1”

Rufe Ruffle, c inging desperately to the side
of the cab, forgot his own terror to admire the
nonchalance of his young companion.

“Shoot me for a pole-cat! For unadulterated
coolness you win first money. An iceberg has
no earthly show with you,” he managed to
ejaculate.

On sped the racers! The steep decline was
ended and the Express flashed upon the level
grade beyond, closcly pursued by the runaway.
Hitherto, so great was the velocity acquired by
the latter, that it easily held its own with the
locomotivo; but now the situation changed. On
the level, the pursuer, with decreased impetus,
soon began to lose ground. Steadin the gap
widened.

“ Safe at last i” cried Rufe Ruffle, exultantly.
“Now nothing remains for us but to keep on,
until them cars git tired an’ stop of their own
free will.”

But Headlight Harry gave a sudden cry of
dismay.

“The Special!” he exclaimed. “I had for
gotten we are followed byan Extra! In fleeing
from one danger we are’ only rushing upon an-
other equally as terrible.”

h Again Rufe Ruffle’s face assumed an ashy

ue.
d“ What’s to be done?” he breathlesst demand-
e . .
For a moment Headlight Harry was distress-
in 1y disconcerted.‘ The S ecial train which
f0 lowed a few minutes be ind the Express,
must now be dangerously near. A collision
seemed inevitable. .

The young engineer cast a hasty glance
ahead. He saw they were fast approaching an
immense ridge, from which the company ob-
tainedtheir supply of gravel. Along this bank
a short, 0 n side-track was constructed.

Fruitfu in expedients, Headlight Harry de-
termined to throw the runaway train upon this
siding! Quickly he shutoff steam. The Freight
cars were scarcely a hundred feet away, and yet
running rapidly. '

“Take care of the engine, Rufe,” the young
man commanded. . .

The next instant he stood upon the step of the
flab. Between his teeth he gripped a switch-

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is the train flashed past the switch, Head-
light Ha swung lightly to the ground. With
catlike agi ity he alighted upon his feet. In a
twinkling he was at the switch. ,

Rarely uses, the switch was rusty and swollen,
and obstina ely refused to operate. But des-
peration endowed the resolute engineer with
superhuman stren th. Like a madman he
strained and tugge at the resistin lever, which
slowly yielded, inch by inch, and t on—

The runaway shot 12 nthe spot like a meteor!
Delighted, Headlight arry saw the wheels spin
upon the rails of the side-track! The Express
train was saved! , °

The Freight carsguickly reached the end of the
siding, and plunge down the precipitous bank,
piling upon one another, a total wreck,vthen-
wild career checked at last!

Replacing the switch, Headlight Harry ran
quickly to is engine which Rufe Ruffle, in the
mean time had brought to a sudden stop. Mod-
estly receiving the flood of thanks and praise
pouring from the lips of those whom his indom-

table pluck and, ecolness had saved from death,

the intrepid engineer climbed ,to his seat and
the delayed Express once more moved on its
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CHAPTER II.
THE KIDNAPPER.

Nana the outskirts of ’Richville, on an ele-
vated site commanding an excellent view of
that thriving Western community, stood the
stately residence of Gilbert Garland, the weal-
thy railrold' magnate; a masterpiece of archi-
tectural. beauty, Surrounded by s acious
grounds, with smooth laWns and shade walks
and driveways. '

One balmy nigglt in early June, the splendid '

home’of the Gar ds was pervaded with an air

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of unusual stir and activity. Them r .
wreathed from roof to basement with gay ,
ing, intermingled with countless festoons -
flowers and evergreens, while flags and stream-
ers flaunted guyly from every available posi-
tion. Lights gleumcd hos )itably from every
window, while the bull ing and adjacent
grounds were hung with myriads of colored
lanterns. Crowds of people, hurrying to and
fro, lent life and animation to the pleasing
scene. _

The Garlands were in gala. attire; and really
there was cause for mirth and glatlness, for was
it not the weddin anniversary of their only
daughter Grace an Ralph Renwood. tho popla-
lar young superintendent of the R. 8.: S. R. .?

Nearly two years had passed since the series’

of stirring adventures, in which Grace Garland
and chwood, then an engineer, figured so
prominently, and which ended in the overthrow
and destruction of the Black Brotherhood, in-
cl uding the leader, Black Bart, and Dave Darke,
his crafty subaltern.

Ralph’s heroism had served to establish him
firmly in the good graces of the magnate, and
the result was rapid promotion, until he now
held the superintendency of the Western Divi-
81011.

It was exactly a year since the dashing young
fellow led fair Grace Garland to the altar; and
the parents of the bride, Wishing to celebrate
the anniversary in a fitting manner, caused a
grand ball and reception to be held at the man-
sion, to which the public was cordially inv1ted.

Needless to say the invitation was not. ig-
nored. . Legions of friends flocked‘to the scene
of festiv1ty, and filled the grand mansion to
overflowing. , '

The. young couple—he tall, handsome and

manly, she. slight, graceful, and radiantly beau- ‘

tiful, were, of course, the subjects of universal
attention, and anodestly received the congratu-
lations of their many friends.

Millionaire Garland was here, ,there and

everywhere, with sprightly step and rubicund

countenance, bearing the weight of his sixty
years with an air of sublime contentment, that

only a happy combination of health and wealth .

could produce. ‘

‘ As the evening advanced. the spacmus: par-
lors were cleared for dancing, and armd the
merry mazes of the waltz, dull care was, left

behind, and unalloyed enjoyment filled every 1

breast. _

But the Fates had planned an untimely ter-
mination to the merrymaking. . A .

When the festivity was at its hight, a terrible
cry was suddenly beard :.

“ Fire l—fire l” - ~

The next instant, a servant dashed breathless-

m. . .

y“ Fire l—fire! The stablesare all ablaze! For
Heaven’s sake, gentlemen, make haste, or we
shall all be burned alive l” spluttered the terror-
stricken menial, who, making a dash for the
open air, stumbled and. fell sprawhng upon the
floor in an ungainly heap. I

This dread announcement had a demoralizing
effect upon the merrymakers. Ladies screamed,
some fainted, while the gentlemen made a gen-
eral rush out upon the lawn, only to find that
the servant’s words were true. .

r The elegant stables, and other out-buildings,
were built of wood and located about a hundred
feet to the rear of the mansion. When the
party reached the lawn, both ends of the long
stable were ablaze, showing without doubt that
the fire was of inCendiary origin. Fanned by a
strong breeze, the flames leaped furiously over
the dry timbers, threatening the entire building
with destruction.

Immediately the men united in a gallant ef-
fort to save the stable, or at least its contents,
among which were a number of blooded horses
highly rized by their owner- .

King ts of the ball-room quickly became
amateur firemen, who made up in zeal what
they lacked in experience. Ric ville was with-
out the services of a fire department; but a
quantity of buckets and ladders were obtained,
and then commenced a fierce battle with the
flames. ' . a

Working like beavers, little thought they that
the sensation of the night was yet to follow-—
that the incendiary fire was but a cunning ruse;
desi ned to ave the way for the accomphsh—
men of a. sti l more dastardly outrage!

Suddenly upon the ears of the fire-

was Waited a chorus of shrill shrieks an pite-

ous cries for help. They came from the interior

of the mansion, where the ladies had gathered
at the windows to witness the conflagration.

All e es were turned in that direction, just a!
the ta , uncouth figure of a man appeared in

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_ , ~ - a n , the beauteous hostess of the cvenmgl
' i~ Pauing for an instant, the maraudcr coolly
surveyed the scene; then strode deliberately
across the lawn to where a powerful horse im-
patiently awaited his coming. Swinging into
he saddle, the audacious stranger put Spurs to
his steed, and, uttering a. dcrisive yell, sped
swiftly along the avenue leading,r to the high-
way, bearing in his arms Ralph Renwood’s
bride!
The movements of! the bold abductor, made
. perfectly visible by the brilliant illumination,
, i , were so cool and deliberate that the Spectators

  

1. ' could only gaze in blank astonishment, until the
 a sound of rapidly-receding hoofs recalled them
to their senses.
.. Then, for a time, the burning stable was for-
” gotten, as an excited throng of citizens surged
- forward, wild with indignation, eager to pur-
 sue and punish the bold perpetrator of this mid-
«T; , nig‘lrit outrage.
\ .  1thin the mansion all was confusion. From
’ r -. the terrified ladies it was learned that the mys-
. ‘4' . tcrious unknown had suddenly invaded their
,. . midst, seized Grace in his arms and swiftly re-
3 treated, at the same time hurling some object
across the room.
Investigation’proved this object to be a heavy

I bowie, still quivering in the oaken 1paneling,
l deeply driven by a dexterous hand. inned to
, , ’ the wall by the glittering blade 0. sheet of paper
 .*  ' fluttered inscribed with blood-red characters.

“To RALPH Runwoon, greeting:—
“Long have you dWelt in peace, but this night
%our dream of bliss shall have a rude awakening!
eware! for Mad River has given up its dead ! The
time for revenge is at handl Tremble, wretch, for
swift and certain is the vengeance of
“Tar. Warm Pnanrx.”

Such was the ominous message that attracted
the attention of the people and filled them with
are and mystiflcation.

Meantime, while many were staring at the
threatening placard on the wall, the more self-
~ ed of the number were making active
preparations for the chase. Pursuit cn foct
was worse than useless, so a. general rush was

‘ made to rocure horses.

Ralph enwood was first to secure a mount.
As be rushed distractedly about, half-crazed by
the terrible calamity, a villager, attracted by
the fire, dashed up on horseback. To ex lain
matters took but a moment. and in a twin 'ling
the steed had changed riders and was being
spurred rapidly over the road taken by the
m steriousmarauder. ,

, he latter had chosen his course wisely, tak-
‘ ring the road that led out into the open country,
where he was free, from molestation. It was
«only by superior speed that the pursuer could
ho to overtake him.

adly through the darkness rode Ralph Ren-

wood. Words cannot depict the conflicting
emotions that raged uncontrolled Within his
breast. The knowledge that the woman be
cherished was helpless in the power of an un-
known foe served to kindle his fiercest passwns,
and transformed him into a veritable madman.
Bendin over his horse’s neck, with blazing
eyes fix steadfastly upon the trail, the young
. man urged. on the flagging animal, while the
'palelmoonhght reveal a face \pale as death,
at stern and resolute.

l‘l’ot an inch did he turn to right or left. Bet-
ter for him had he looked behind, for now a new
actor suddenly appeared upon the scene.

Far in the rear a number of Ralph’s friends
came stragglin in pursuit as fast as they could
secure mounts; ut in advance of these rode an-
other horseman, who drew away from the
others with marvelous ease. ,

A short, squat, un amly re, whose head
scarcely reached the evel of t at of his steed,
sat like a. statue in the saddle. The horse’s
hoofs were muffled and awoke no echo as on he
flew with‘ the speed of the Wind.

Like a shadow flitted the wonderful steed

. .with its mysterious rider, swiftly lessemn the
distance that'separated them from Ralph _ n-
wood, who still pressed madly on, unconscxous
that peril lurked behind.

Nearer—nearer, until the head of the pursu-
ing horse had crept up even with the young
superintendent’s saddle. Then the latter turn~
ed,dismayed, but too late to avoid the conse-
quences.

The gaunt form of the mysterious horseman
stretched erly forward and his uplifted arm
descended w1th terrible force upon the young
man’s head. ,

‘ . Without a cry Ralph Renwood fell back to

 be grasped in the sinewy arms of his murderous
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CHAPTER III.
THE DEAD ALIVE.

WHEN the hapless young superintendent re-
covered consciousness, it was to find himself ly-
ing within a small apartment, whose only furni-
ture was a rickety stool and the rude couch of
skins upon which he reclined.

The walls were thickly hung with the skins
of bears and other animals, while the floor was
covered by the same material. The roof was
constructed of polls, covered by broad strips of
bark, and toppml With heavy boughs, the whole
forming a perfectly storm-proof canopy. No
entrance was visible, but small orifices in the
walls admitted light and air.

Only this could Renwood see, for on attempt-
ing to rise, he found himself securely bound; so
he could only conjecture as to what was on the
outside of his prison.

Ralph’s brain ‘still reeled from the effects of
the terrible blow he received, wblle the tight
cords cut into his aching flesh; but bodin pain
was naught compared with the mental anguish
he endured, when the memory of the“night just
past returned to his confused mind.

Anxious to learn the fate of his beloved wife,
not to mention his own painful predicament,
the young man chafed with in his narrow prison.
The solitude was irritating, and he waited im-
patiently for some one to appear.

Presently a portion of the skin-clad wall was
pulled aside, and in the opening appeared a‘ig-
ure, at sight of which the prisoner gave an ex»
clamation of wonder, not unmixed with dis-

ma .

file form was that of a negro, black as the
proverbial ace of spades, and a more hideous
creature it is difficult to imagine. He was
scarcely five feet in hight, with broad chest and
shoulders, upon which rested a repulsive head,
bullet-shaped with flaming e vcs and cavernous
mouth which, opened, dis layed a set of sharp,
gleaming fangs. His bac bore the burden of an
enormous hump. The legs of this human mon-
strosity we: 9 [rightfully bowed. His arms Were
remarkably long, with huge hands that termi-
nated in fingers long and bony like the claws of
an as Is.

N 0tg satisfied with the manifold afflictions be-
stowed by Nature the hideous being had pierced
his nose and ears for huge rings cannibal fash-
ion, and also smeared his face with gaudy paints,
all of which went to highten the grotesqueness
of his appearance.

The creature’s attire was simple, consisting of
a scarlet shirt, and tattered breaches, the latter
bein tucked into dilapidated boots, and held
in p ace by a broad belt fairly bristling with
weapons. '

Such, in detail, is a description of the nonde-
script being who appeared efore Ralph Ren-
wood. For a moment he gloatingly contem-
plated the prlsoner, his ugly face distorted by a
diabolical grin then, without a word, withdrew
as abruptly as he entered.

The young superintendent drew a long breath
of relief, when the curtains closed between him
and the frightful apparition. He was con—
vinced that his recent assailant and captor was
identical with the huncbback; but certain it
was, he was not the abductor of Grace. The
team must have at least one accomplice.

Yes. A moment later the curtains were
again drawn aside. A man confronted the

prisoner.

Ralph’s eyes opened wide in surprise. Was
be awake or dreaming? Was this a museum of
human monstrosities, into which he was
spirited? .

The new-comer was by no means so repulsnve
as the first visitor, yet his appearance was none
the less wonderful. ’ He was a tall and muscular
fellow, roughly clad. and armed to the teeth.
What rendered him an ob1ect of wonder was
the fact that his face, neck, hands-4111 ViSlble
portions of his skin, were qf'a peculiar. snowy
whiteness! Even the hair and beard were
bleached, by some mysterious agency, to the
same immadulate hue! His face was Seamed
with many scars, of all shapes and sizes, which
flowed With startling vividness upon the snowy

m. i . .

This extraordinary disfigurement gave its
possessor an aspect strange and. unearthly. He
advanced into the room, fixin upon the pin-
ioned captive eyes that glowed ike balls of liv-

in fire.

5 My black friend told me you had recovered
your senses,” he exclaimed, in a cold, stern
voice. “It is well; for I have something im-
portant to say to you. Hal”

At the sound of the phenomenon’s voice
Ralph Renwood had wen a violent start of
recognition. The spea er observed it.

    

“ You know me, then, Ralph Renwoodi”ho
interrogated.

The young man eagerly scrutinized the ghost-
ly features of his Visitor. Of a surety he had
heard that voice before. A peculiar tone it i , . '
was, and the only person he ever heard use its _ l. -
like was his old foe and rival, the lieutenant of .' f
the Black Brotherhood— ,  l

“ Dave Darkel”

. The words fell wonderineg from Renwood’s

          
       
       
 

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lie of the spectral face laughed sardonically.

“ Your memory serves you well. I hardly
expected you would recognize me, such a
change has taken place. Very good! It saves
me the trouble of introducing myself.”

Hardly able to credit his senses, Ralph Ren-
wocd glared at the speaker in mute amnio-
ment. Dave Darke in the flesh? Im ossibl. l

With vivid distinctness he recallel the fatal
mornin that witnessed the destruction of the
Black rotherhood. With his own eyes he
had seen the outlaw-freighted locomotive take
its terrible plunge; had seen the forms of Darko I
and his chief as, locked in a close embrace, they V '
were whirle swiftl away upon the bosom of
Mad River. Even i not killed outright by the
fall, nothing short of a miracle could save him
from death upon the jagged rocks that streWed
the stream.

Yet the voice was the same—yes, the features
were familiar! Restore to the snowy skin its

    
  
 
    
   
  
 
 
 
  
 
   
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
  
    
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    
  
   
  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  

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color, and there was ave Darke, grim an un-
mistakablel

With folded arms and twinkling eyes, the
visitor gazed steadfastly at the prisoner, hugely r j
enjolying the latter’s bewilderment.

“ see you are nonplused at sight of, me.
Well, that is not to be wondered at. But listen, v. .
while I offer a brief explanation, which mav re—  .~.
lieve 1your perplexity. First, however, 1 have
somet ing to show on!”

The man who claimed to be Dave Darke ad-
vanced to the end of the apartment opposite r 
that through which he had entered. Drawing
aside the benrskin curtains he revaaled another . gs
room similar to the first. It contained an occu- k g .i
pant—a lady, who, bound hand and foot, re-
clined upon a couch.

It was Grace Renwood, clad in her elegant
ball-dress. Her luxuriant hair was tossed in
wild Confusion; her face wore traces of severe
mental anguish. .

The eyes of husband and wife met in painful
recognition. A
G “ 11, Ralph, my husband, save me!” shrieked

race.

At sight of his helpless bride, the young-man’s
fury was rekindled. With desperate ene , he
sought to free himself, but the cords defle his
mightiest efforts. His arch-enemy watched him

derisively. ’ , 
“Calm ourself my dear Renwood “he ad- V, ‘ .f
vised, coo y. “It’s quite useless to work ' ‘

yourself into such a state of frenzy. Pra be
attentive, while I my marvelous tale unfol .”
He drew up the stool, and seated himself in I.
position where both prisoners might hear. . '
‘ Of course,” he began, “ you well remember,
the catastrophe that brou ht the Black Brother-
hood to an untimely en . When the engine
plunged down to destruction, I in common
with my assomates, was too terrified to move a
finger. Down—down we went, strikingb the
water with a mighty crash. A living 0 ject ."y '
struck me upon the head, and I knew no‘ 

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“When I regained my senses, it was to find \ r 
myself lying in this very cabin. I looked about 
for my deliverer. He soon ap ared, in the , ., ’
.shupc of the horrible being W cm ou have 

just Seen. To my weak and cloud imagina- f»,- -;
tion he seemed a very fiend from Hades. In .- .
my fury, I sprung up to grapple with the de«  4
mon; but the effort was too great, and I again .  L;  "
fell back unconscious. , . ,: . 

“ For long, weary weeks and months I lafiiin . .i   .
a semi-conscious state. New lying for ys ‘* V * ' ' '
like one dead; anon, raving and cursing like a
madman. All memory of the past was lost to - ’
me. My grotesqttie companion cared for me as l ‘ "v
well as his limi .d knowledge would permit. "
At last I began to improve, very slowly at first,
but steadily. One by .one, past events came ‘ .
back to me. My body regained its naturalrg ~\
powers; and at length I arose, as well and Wrongs“? ..
as ever, but how changed! . , , ' "

“Darin my_illness every particle of mg
skin, toget ergw1th my hair, turned from the I .

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I disfigifirement, when revenge is within one’s
_ gras

' “ ell, no sooner had I regained my facul-
ties, than I began to consider the situation. I
found myself upon a small wooded island in the
middle of a vast swamp. The negro, whom you
have seen, is a Wild, ferocious creature, with a
heart black as his skin. Forced to flee from
civilization for some crime or other, he has
existed here for years, his only companion
9. hu 6 bloodhound even fiercer than his mas-
ter. consider it a miracle that he possessed
humanity enough to pull me from the river and
nurse me back to life. But my strange and
supernatural a pearance has inspired his super-
stitious soul w th fear and reverence. Hence-
forth I am his master. I have dubbedhim the
Swamp Demon, and the name suits him well.

“Immediately 1 arranged my future lans.
It had been my ambition to command the lack
Brotherhood, but that ad organization is
wept out of existence. determined to organ—

: ize a new brotherhood, that would rise from the
ruins of the old, like the famous bird of fable—
a veritable Phenix, to spread destruction and
terrorize the community! Dave Darke is on
more; but from his grave has arisen a demon,
whose on! object is plunder and revenge. The
world she I tremble at the name of the White
Phenix !”

The man had delivered his lengthy speech
rapidly and vehemently, and now arose from
his seat, his eyes blazing with an insane light.

“ This swamp-island shall be our stronghold.
Wild and impenetrable, never visited by man,
who could conceive a better place? Already
is formed the nucleus of an organization, that,
within a month, shall become the scourge of the
community. But enough of the future. Let
me speak of the present, which more particular-
ly concerns you and yours.

“ I had not forgotten you Ralph Renwood,
nor the lovely Grace, whom I, long since swore
to possess. My first thought was of revenge!
Paticntly I waited for a favorable opertumty
to strike. It came—the night of your wedding
anniversary! Could I choose a more fittin
time? Carefully my plans were laid. While
lurked in front of the mansion, 'my faithful
Demon crept to the rear and ignited the sta-
ble. The result was exactly what I antici-

pa" In wild confusion you all rushed to extin-
' guish the flames, while I came and boldly stole

away your bride. I had not planned to capture

you; but chance led my baboon friend to your

side, and, knowing my intense hatred for you,

he kindly knocked you over and brought you to

me. I hardly expected such good fortune.
“ I  you are anxious to learn your
fate. , Grace, after a lapse of years shall
at last become my bride. Here, on this dismal
island, far from home and friends, she shall
reign as the queen of the White Phenixl

“As for you, Ra] h Renwood, the enmity
whiehhas long exists between us can only be
fixpiatgd by death! Prepare to meet your

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With these ominous words, he who had called
himself the White Phenix turned abruptly and
vanished from the cabin, leaving the hapless
prisoners to their own reflections. .

CHAPTER IV.
ran rmeuan’s DAUGHTER.

NEAR the railroad track, not far distant from
the Richville Station, stood a modest co c. It
was the home of Seth Sharon, an honest, indus-
trious fellow. for many years a trusty employee
in the service of the company. . i '

‘ Some time before, Sharon had injured his
limb in an unfortunate accident, and after
many long weeks of confinement, arose to find
himself a cripple for life.

However, his faithful services were not forget-

ten by a grateful company, for they set aside a
piece of land near the village, and built thereon
a co fortable cottage for the use of the veteran
and is kin. ,
' Incapacitated from his former duties, Sharon
still found em loyment as fiagman at the busy
crowing near he depOt, and in his cosey home
lived a life of peace and'con tentment.

His wife being long since dead, Seth‘s only
com nion was his daughter, Ruth upon whom
dev ved the duties of t e household.

Ruth Sharon was a level girl, barely eighteen,
just buddin into the full loom of womanhood;
a very pi ure of beaut , slight, supple and
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Reared in a higher sphere, this modest maid
would have become a belle among belles; but
Ruth was contented with her lot. It pleased
her, day by day, to contribute in every possihie
way to the comfort and he pincss of her father,
whom she dearly loved. uppy in his society,
she cared for no other—

Unless it was that of the dashing youth who
flashed by daily, perched in the locomotive of
the fast Express. Headlight Harry, as they
thundered ast, always looked for a smiling face
in the win ow of Seth Sharon’s cottage.

Late one afternoon Ruth sat by her favorite
window. Bewitching she looked in a pretty
dress of calico, as she placidly contemplated the
result of her long day’s labor.

Everything in the house was scrupulously neat
and clean. The floor was polished until it shone.
Every article had its allotted place. The sides
of the cottage were adorned by skillfully trained
vines and redolent flowers, and from the win-
dow she could look out upon a luxuriant garden,
alre d bringing forth the fruits of her own
carefu labor.

“ Half— ast five! I must prepare father’s sup-
per,”exc aimed the girl, as she glanced at the
quaint, old-fashioned clock.

Before she could rise however, a shadow
crossed’the threshold, foliowed by the figure of
a man.

Ruth gavo a low cry of dismay, as she recog-
nizd her visitor.

He was a tall, muscular young fellow of
twenty-five, with a face that, once handsome,
now were traces of dissipation. His keen black
eyes burned brightly, and from-his manner it
was evident he had been drinking.

“Goodoafternoon, Ruth! Happy to find you
alone. Jove! you are looking pretty as a pic-
ture,” complimented the rake, as he advanced
familiarly into the room.

Instantly Ruth Sharon was upon her feet, rosy
with indig ation, one finger pointed threaten-
ingl at th intruder.

“ ‘top, Duke Derbyl” she exclaimed. “How

dare you come'here, when I told you never

again to cross this threshold? Your impudence
is sublime, sir.”

“To be tald so by such fair lips as thine is
certainly an honor,” returned the visitor, with
asuave smile. “ Be not angr with me, fair
Ruth. Happening in this loca ity, I saw fit to
call, thinkin perchance you have concluded to
alter our ecision. Doubtless you recollect
the su ject to which I refer.” .

“ Yes; I remember perfectly well how, with
amazingfudacity, you asked me to be your
wife. y answer was, and is, decidedly,

( No !, fl
“ So you still remain obdurate. I see where
the shoe pinches. You prefer that young

grille, Headlight Harry, infernal beggar!

“Coward! .While Herr Hilton is a mere
youth,,who toils for his dai y bread, yet he has
the qualities of a gentleman, which you, with
your fine clothes and boasted, (position, fail to
possess. What are you? I ler, drunkard,

, gambler— Heaven knows what else!”

Duke Derby’s face flushed with anger at these
spirited words.

“ Have a care!” he hissed. “ Beware how you
anger me, for I am a devil when aroused. Once
more, Ruth Sharon, I ask you to become my
wife. You will fare hard, if you refuse. What
say you i”

“No! Come what will, my answer is still
the same. Loathsome wretch, I detest and defy
you! Begone, scoundrel, lest my father return
and kick you from the house!"

Duke Derby laughed amusedly.

“ I will save the dear old man the trouble "he
said: “but, before I go, one kiss from t ose
warm, ripe lips i” ' .

Gloatingly the fellow advanced, to receive a
welcome he had not anticipated. ' i

As she quickly retreated, Ruth Sharon
snatched a broom from its accus omed place,
and aimed a desperate blow at er insulter.
There was no, little strength and energy in those
plump arms, and the novel weapon, swung
round at arm’s-length, caught Duke Derby un-
der the chin with a resoundln thwack! .

Lifted fairly from his fee , the rufllan fell

rawling upon the floor. from which he arose,
looking decidedly crestfallen.

,Duke Dg'b was furious; but experience had
tau ht hi t at the maiden was fully capable

of efending herself, and he wisely desisted.

from a second attempt.

“ Minxl—spitfire! ~vixan !” he hissed, terribly
enraged. “ I’ll find a way to tame your spirit.
Bewaii'g, proud beauty, for we ' shall meet

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With these threatening words, Duke De .
withdre V, leaving plucky Ruth Sharon mistres _
of the sxtuati on.

Leaving the cottage, the discomfited scoun- '

drel slowl made his way in the direction of the
town, his main busy with evil schemes.

The warm reception with which he had met,
surprised and disconcertcd him; and it was not.
until he had re iched the nearest saloon, nnd.
poured several glasses of liquor down his capau
cious throat, that he felt himself again.

Leaving the bar, the sport passed into a rear
apartment, devoted to gambling, the room con=~
tnining several tables, most of which were now"
occupied.

Advancing, Derby leaned over the shoulder
of one of the players, a dissipated young fellow,
and whispered softly:

“hIt’ve goththe schemaagxecli, Dan. dMeet meutlitt
eig at t e a in ace, an pass 9.
word’to Dick.” ppo p

The other nodded, while Derby passed care--
less] y on, seating himself at a vacant table. He
was a proficient gambler, and was soon immers—
ed in t e intricacies of “ stud—horse poker. ”

Luck was against the sport, for he lost with
a regularity that was exas ting. Steadin
his pile decreased, until final y he staked his last-
dollar—and lest!

With an oath, Duke Derby arose and quit the
room.
“ Trust me for a drink, Alex?” be queried of
the barkeeper. “ I’m cleaned out—haven’t a
nickel left. ’ -

The beer-dispenser grinned assent, and the
gambler, after tossin off his glass, coolly saun—-

He took a rounda ut course that led gradu—
ally from the town, and eight o’clock found him
in a retired spot fully half a mile from habita-
tions.

The others were already there;

“ Hello, boys!” Derby saluted.
you here on time.”

“ Any luck?"1nquired one of the fellows, in:

spouse. .
“Bad luck, yes! Clean bu’sted again. How
is it with oul’

“ Dead roke, as usual,” groaned Dan.

“ And you, Dick 3”

“ Haven’t the price of a drink left.”

“Things are looking decidedly blue for us,”
declared Duke. “ Something must be done to»
raise the wind. I have been thinking it over
to-day, and have conjured u a plan which,
properly executed, ought to pr uce the requisite-
wealth. ’

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toIierby’s companions leaned eagerly forward
ear. .

“ As our usual luck at cards has deserted us,”
continued the sport, “ I propose that we try our
hand at train—robbing. Ha! The idea startles-
you eh? Well, if you are afraid—”

“It ain’t so,” interrupted Dick, promptly.
“No one can accuse us of cowardice, if there’s
boodle concerned.” . '

“Good! Well, m plan is to .attack the Ex-
press that arrives ere in the evening. This.
train carries a’ heavy mail and generally, many
valuable Ex ress packs es., I mean to derail
the engine,t en, when t e confusion is at its
hight, secure the spoils and decamp. I am
aware this is a daring scheme. but if successful,
we reap a golden harvest. .What do you say,

“We’re with you, Duke, through thick and
thin. The prospect is too dazzlin for us to
turn our backs. When is the job to e done?”

“Tomorrow night. Meet me here \at dark. ‘

Bring spades, picks and crowbars, and see that
not a soul observes on. In the mean time I
will arrange the data is. Understand i” i

‘ Ay, pard. We’ll be on hand, never fear.”

“ Then good-night!”

The trio of worthies separated, returning to-
town by different routes, ignorant of. the fact.
that sharp ears had overheard every word.

As the arch-plotter hastened along. wrapped

upon his shoulder, and a stern,voice rung inh
startled ears. ' ‘
“ Stop! A word with you, Duke Derby!”
The gambler wheeled to find himself confront--
ed by a personage whose face gleamed ghastly
white in the mellow moonlight. He eyed the
swagger with surprise. ‘
“ he the blazes are you i” he demanded.

in his own evil thoughts, a hand was laid heavilg .,

“Not so much of a stranger as you thinki. '

Derby. What in name is doesn’t matter.
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low. What do you wanti‘"demanded the sport, ‘

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,  on was overheard. Quite a creditable plot, to
be sure.”

" Blazes! You were listening?”

“ Exactl l”

The gam ler made a sudden movement, then
:stopped abruptly, for he found himself looking
into the glistening barrel of a six—shooter.”

“Be careful l” warned the stranger. “ I’m up
.to snuff, youn man.”

Derby saw t at he was covered.

“ Well, have your own way,”, he said, with ap-
“ arent unconcern. “If I may ask, what is your

'ttlc game i”

“ I simply want to take a hand in this racket,
with, of course, a share of tho plunder. An
‘ ual division would suit me.”

‘ And supposing such a partnership is dis—
tasteful to me?”

, “Then I shall at once lodge information

."against you with the town authorities. By

.daybreak, this vicinity will be too hot to hold

on.
y “ Listen, Duke Derby 1” went on the Phenix.
“‘ I come to on, not us a foe, but as a friend and
comrade. am an outlaw, with a price upon
. ,my head. People believe me dead, but I still
live, and propose to rear an organization that
shall make our names a terror all along the line.
‘ I know you, Derby, to he a. man of my own
stamp—cool, brave and reliable. Such as you I
.need to complete my band. I will make you my
lieutenant. Think of the wealth that passes
daily to and frol A few months of' skillful work
will make us all rich men. \Vhat do you say to
.the arrangement?”

Duke Derby had listened attentively. The
tempting Words of the Phenix impressed him
favorably. Though at first resenting the inter-
ru tion of his lans, yet he reasoned it were
fol y to refusie t e profl’cred assistance. If suc-
cessful, the haul would doubtless be a large one,
and he could easily afford a division of the spells.
Besides,the gambler shrewdly foresaw the value
of the l’henix’s assistance in his designs against
,Ruth Sharon.

' After due deliberation he decided to accept
the roposition, and said as much in a few
wor s.

“ Very good!” exclaimed the White Phenix.
"“ I hope you will never regret it. I shall deal
-.squa.relyr with you, and expect you to do the
same. ow, I heard you instruct your friends
to meet you here at dark to-morrow. I, too,will
.be here, ready for business. To«morrow night
shall witness the first work of the White Phenix!
Until then, good-by l” '

The white~faced outlaw then turned and dis-

appeared as silently as he camel .

CHAPTER V.
RUTH TO THE RESCUE.

RUTH SHARON stood in the door of her father’s
fvine-clad cottage, as the clock upon the kitchen
shelf chimed out the hour of six.

It was the afternoon following that which
'brought the unwelcome visit of Duke Derby.
Ruth had seen nothing of the gambler that day;
but his menacing words still rung in her ears.
Knowing the character of the man, she felt that
he would hesitate at nothing to accomplish his
purpose. _

It was time for her father to come home. On
the table a smoking hot supper was spread, pre-
pared by her loving hands. Eagerly Ruth
watched the narrow lane, down which the famil-
iar form of Seth Sharon was wont to come.

I But the usual time failed to bring the old flag-
man. He was late; and as the moments flew by,
the maiden grew alarmed, for his absence was
something unusual.

_ Darkness fell; but still Sharon failed to ap-
gear. Perhaps he was detained by some extra

ntyl Ruth tried to conscle herself with this
thought‘ but, striveas she might, she could not
throw of! the growing preentiment of evil.

The girl was unable to longer endure the sus- ‘

pense. Filled with a sudden determination to
find her father, and without stopping for hat or
shawl. she rushed out into the night.

Seth Sharon was not’at his post, for all the
.day trains had passed. Anxious inquiries from
 various persons whom she met elicited no in-
- formation concerning him. No one had seen
:the flagman that night.

. Ruth was overwhelmed with fear and anxiety.
E1113”. Stay! A sudden thought ' occurred to
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It was the custom to inspect the road, at
nir: fall, after all daytrams had passed, to in-
, ‘sur. a safe track for the passage of the night
 trams. of which there were several. Men were
 . appointed to go over the line for specified dis-
t, fiancee, mounted on: hand-cars, keeping a care-

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ful lookout for the broken rails, washouts or
other possible obstructions. Each station had
its sect10n, running a certain distance, and con-
necting with the adjoining divisions. In this
manner ever rod of the road was carefully ex-
amined night y.

This process was technically known as
“ track-walking,” and it was art of Seth
Sharon’s duty to “ walk” the iichvillo sec-
tion.

Ruth saw a possible solution to the mystery
surrounding her parent’s absence. Doubtless
being detained at the crossing, he had hurriel
to go over his allotted beat before coming home
—-though this he had never done before.

Hope struggling with fear and doubt, the girl
hastened to the car-house. There was the well-
known hand-car in its usual place. The flag-
man had not been there!

Poor ltuthl At that moment her beloved fa-

ther, bound and gagged, was lying, bruised and

senseless, in an a jacent fieldl

The flagman‘s daughter felt the premonition
of coming evil. Something was wrong on the
railroad! She knew the next train was the
evening Express. and the driver was her friend
and lover, Headlight Harry. What if he were
in danger!

The thought inspired the girl with courage.
Seth Sharon had failed to perform his duty;
but she, with indomitable pluck, determined to
“ walk” the track herselfl

Quickly she set to work to place the heavy
car upon the track. It was a task that taxed
her womanly strength, but it was finally ac—
complished. No one was near to observe her
movements.

To adjust the belt and light’ the red lantern
took but a minute, and Ruth Sharon was ready
for her wild night ride.

It was the custom of the flagman to go over
the eastern and first; but a subtle power guided
the movements of the girl, who turned the car
westward to meet Headlight Harry and the in~
coming Express.

Taking her place at the crank, the brave'maid
moved away, slow] at first, but with steadily
increasing speed. '1 he lights of the village were
quickly left behind. ~

With amaaing energy, Ruth propelled the car
over the rails, while the light of the lantern
danced fantastically upon the track as they
flew ahead. _Often had she accon‘lpanied her
father upon his rounds, cheerfully tugging at
the cran , charmed by the merry music of the
humming wheels; and now the training served
her in good stead.

For three miles the car sped on without inter-
ruption. The region was a lonely one; dense,

loomy woods skirted the track on either hand.

t this point the road penetrated a loft ridge,
through which a deep out had been ma 9, local-
ly known as the DeVil’s Ditch. On either 'side
of this narrow gorge, steep walls of rock and
earth rosa to the ight of a hundred feet.

As Ruth Sharon drew near this dismal spot,
she saw a sight that thrilled her soul with hor-

ror.

The full moon was rising above the crest of
the ridge, and the girl beheld a group of shad-
owy forms standing upon the edge of the cliff, in
bold relief against the lighted sky.

There were five of them, fantastic figures in
silhouette, whose movements were plainly
vealed by the moonlight. Industriously they
labored to dislodge a huge bowlder, several
tons in weight, which rested upon the very
brink of the ,I'irecipice. \

All this Ruth Sharon saw at a glance. ‘The
truth was obvious. The men on‘ the hight,
striving to hurl this ponderous mass of rook
down upon the track, could have but one object
—-the destruction of the Evening Express, which
would soon be due. ' -

Tho bravo girl was determined to save it. To
do this she must pass through the Devils Ditch,
and already the huge rock quivered, seemingly
about to fall. , .

Desperation lent her almost superhuman
strength, and the hand-car scarcely seemed to
tough the rails, as on it flew toward the fatal
spo .

.A loud shout from above told that she was
discovered. The whir of wheels had reached
theyigilant ears of the maraudem. and. as if
divming the girl’s purpose, they worked desper-
atel y to dislodge the bowlder. '

Like a meteor the car flashed between ,the
echomg walls. just as the might mass, pried
from its foundation, rolled rapi ly doWn the
hillside, followed by a stream of earth and
stones. ‘

With a mighty crash, it fell squarely across

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But Ruth Sharon was safe. Bva hair’s-breadth,
she had escaped the falling howlder, and now
her red 11 ht flashed defiance, as she sped on her
mission ogrescue. '

Yells of rage came from the baffled wreckers,
followed by a volley of pistol-shots. Bullets
flew thick and fast. One actually grazed her
check; another shattertd the lantern and extin-
guished its light.

The brave girl 'never flinchad from the storm
of lead. With compress d lips and flashing
eyes, her hair, unconfined, flying wildly to the
breeze, Ruth Sharon stood resolutel at her

post, while the vehicle bore her rapid y out of
dancer.

Ahl’ew moments later, she heard the long, low '
It was the Ex- _ '

whistle of a distant locomotive.
pra-ss, less than a mile away.

Ruth’s heart gave a joyful bound, only to be
followal b a feelin of consternation.

Her lan cm was rokcn and useless. How
could she signal the train and save it from de-
strui-tion?

The moon was now obscured by a threatening
bank of clouds. that portended an approaching
storm. Utter darkness reigned. The engineer
could not see her until too late

The train was ra idly approaching. Not a
moment to lose. ust all her efforts be in
vain? .

Nol Woman’s wit devised a way out of the
difficulty. -

Leaving the car to proceed slowly by its own
momentum, Ruth quick] tore off a stri ) of her
undershirt. Hasty scare in the locker rought
to light, in addition to various tools, an oil-can
and a box of matches.

Saturating the cloth with the contents of the
can, she tw1sted it into a rude torch, and applied
a match, just as the headlight of the locomotive
flashed into view.

Springing to her feet, Ruth Sharon raisad her
improvised torch, and waved it frantically at
the same time pressing the foot-brake that
checked the motion of the car.

Faiincd by the wind, the beacon-light blazed
brightly, flashing its warning to the keen eye
of' the engineer. .

The panting monster moved slower—slower
and paused at last, its giant eye gleaming full
upon the frail hand-car and its fearless occu-

ant.
p Headlight Harry, followed by his fireman,
sprung from the engine and hurried forward.
In utter astonishmeth he behold the flagman’s
dau liter.

“ nth Sharon! What are you doing here?”
he demanded, excitedly, as he clasped the brave
girl in his arms.

A crowd of passengers and trainmen had
gathered round, impatient to learn the cause of
the delay. Ruth hastened to explain, much to
the surprise of all.

“Your bravery is unparalleled, young lady,
and shall oei‘tainl meet with. its reward,” de—
clared Conductor base, who had charge of the
train. “ Now,then, Hilton, move ahead cau-
tiously. I hope the obstacle is not too great to
be removed; otherwise, We must return to Vin-
ton for assistance.”

“ But the train-wreckersi” ,

“Pshawl Little fear of them, for they .will'
hardly dare attack us now, knowing we are pre-
pared tqgive them a warm reception.” .

Headlight Harry shook his head doubtingly.
However, Chase was in authority, and a the
youtih mounted his engine without another
worl . ,

Ruth Sharon was permitted to ride withher
lover, while the hand-car that brought her on
her merciful errand was also taken aboard.

The train moved ahead slowly and ten minutes
laterarrived in the dangerous Devil’s Ditch. ,

It was seen at a glance that the bowlder was
too heavy to be removed. Nothing but powder
and drill could affect the ponderous mass, and
to procure the necessaryimplements for blasting
it was necessary to return to Vinton,a station
several miles away. i g

A brakeman was sent ahead to signal all ap-
proaching trains, while the Express started on
the backward run. -

Nothing was seen of the would-be wreckers, v
and the passengers breathed more freely as the.
train bowled smoothly along.

Headlight Harry. however, still scented dan-
ger. A subtle instinct told him they were run-
ning into a trap. Standing in his cab, he eagerly '
sought to pierce the gloom. x

Suddenly there came a peculiar, atin
sound, instantly followed by a violent, giving
motion of the cars. The experienced engineer
knew the meaning well.

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Leaning far out of the cab, Headlight Harry
peered anxiously ahead. ‘

At this moment a number of shadowy forms
rushed toward the cars, while the air echoed
with the sound of rapidly exploding fire-arms!

CHAPTER VI.
THE WHITE PHEle scones A VICTORY.

THE Express train had been saved from one
trap only to run unwittin ly into another! The
dev1lish cunning of the bite Phenix had as-
serted itSelf, and rendered fruitless the heroic
efforts of Ruth Sharon.

When, passing safely under the descending
bowlder, the brave girl sped on her errand of
warning, defying the futile shots of the train-
wreckers, the latter luu'ried to the truck, mak—
ing the very air sulphurous with their oaths.
Disgustedly they hovered near the spot, breath-
ing dire vengeance upon her who had thwarted
their cunniniplans.

But as the eadlight of the locomotive flashed
into view, it was seen that the trainmen were
boldl advancing to investigate; and instantly
the \ hite Phenix’s artful brain conjured a plan
whereby to retrieve disaster.

Crouching in a thicket, at a point several hun—
dred yards from where the enormous rock
blocked the way, the five wreckers lay low
while the train moved slowly past. When the
last car was at a safe distance, the men sprung
energetically to work to place a new obstruction
in the path of the ill-starred train.

Directed by the white-faced outlaw, the work
was speedily accomplished. Four rails, two on
either side, were quickly unspiked and buried
down the embankment. Before further mis-
chief could be done, the train was heard rc-
turning —

Dropping their tools, the wreckers retreated
to cover, while weapons were drawn and made
ready for service.

No hope for the doomed train, now! Cun-
nin machinations had completed a trap from
which there was no escape! ,

Running backward, there was no headlight
to reveal the ugly gulf in the track; and those
aboard knew nothir g of this new peril until the
wheels of the first car left the rails.

There was a tremendous jarring and shaking,
as the wheels pounded over the bare sleepers;
then the cars, overturning, pitched down trze
Embankment, and lay upon their sides in the

itc .

The smoker, dragged down by the two pas-
senger-cars, was wrenched loose from the Mail
and Express car, which, together with the en-
gine, still kept the irons.

As the ill~~tated train plunged down the em-
bankment, there ensued a scene wild and excit~
ing. Scores of passengers, some severely injur-
ed. most of them bruised and all in a state of
wild confusion, struggled desperately to escape
{rem the overturned cars ‘

Those who escaped the fearful plunge, heard
the piteous cries of their less fortunate fellows,
and hastened to releasc them from the chaos of
shattered timbers.

At this moment, the train robbers made a
quick and determined assault.

Yelling like fiends, they came on, swiftly dis-
charging their weapons as they advanced. The
Mail and Express car was the object of attack.

 

White Phenix led the rush. his ghastlyface~

gleaming with demoniacai triumph. and at his
eels darted the horrible form of the black
Swamp Demon. Duke Derby, with his two
gambler associates, followed close behind, en-,
tering into this. their first train robbery, with a
spirit worthy of a better cause.
In that moment of wild; confusion, attention
hwas centered upon the wrecked cars and the
’imprisoned occupants so the bandits met with
but little opposition.

The men who occupied the coveted car were

. too surprised to offer much resistance. and after

a few ineffectual shots, went down before the
deadly tire of the marauders.

The latter were now masters of the situation.

The valuable contents of the car were at their
disposal, and the rascals worked rapidly to
gather up the available plunder.
, Meantime, Headlight Harry had not been
idle. At the first admonition of danger, he
comprehended the truth, and quickly reversed
his engine, hoping to save at least a portion of
the train at least from derailment.

This successfully accomplished, he drew a re-
volver and eagerly watched for an opportunity
to strike a blow in defense of the trains, But the
Mail car was already captured. -

Pell-mell. the victorious outlaws, spoil-laden,

now‘ beat a hasty retreat. : As they fled, Duke

.‘Derby caught sight of Ruth Sharon, whol

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crouched tremblineg in the cab of the VVild—
Ere. With a joyous shout he darted toward
er.

Headlight Harry’s nerves were like steel, as
he deliberately drew a bead on the advancing
Eobber and pulled trigger. The weapon hung

re /

Before he could raise the hammer to fire
again, Duke Derby bounded into the cab like a
tiger, and grappled with the engineer. Strug-
gling furiously, they tripped and went down to-
gether. Unfortunately, Headlight Harry fell
undermost, and his head struck the floor with a
forcethat rendered him for the moment un-
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Rufe Ruflie sprung to aid his friend, but a
bullet from the weapon of an outlaw laid him

ow.
Scrambling to his feet) Duke Derby seized the ~

terrified maiden in his arms. With an inarticu-
late cry of triumph, the rufiian leaped from the
engine with his prize, and followed after his
associates who were already in full retreat.

At this moment Headllght Harry recovered
his senses, and struggled to his feet just in time
to view the flying gambler as he bore away
Ruth Sharon.

Immediately the bold youth rushed headlong
in pursuit, without pausing to consider the os-
sible consequences of so rash an act. ‘he
knowledge that pretty Ruth was in the hands
of the bandits causcd his blood to boil with
fury, and, alone and unaided, he dashed madly
in the direction taken by the night marauders.

The latter took to the woods, and precipitate-
ly made their way through the tangled under-
growth. Guidcgl by their eav footsteps, Head-
light Harry f und no difficulty in following.
Soon, however, the voice of the White Phenix
could be heard, directing his followers to mode-
rate their speed.

“No need of breaking our necks,” he said,
grufiiy. ! “ The galoots yonder are too busy sav-
ing their own precious skins, to think of pursuit.

Now, let’s halt and make a brief examination of ‘

our booty. Perhaps some of these bundles are
of no use to us; in which case we are only in-
cumbering ourselves with worthless weight.”

As the freebooters paused, b no means 10th
to rest from their heavy load,
who was only a short distance in the rear, also
stopped abruptly; but his foot slipped, and he
was precipitated into a clum of tangled bushes,
lwith a noise that reached t e ears of the rob-

ers.

Instantly the latter were on the shut.

“ Look alive, boys! We are followed!” cried
the White Phenix.

Entangled among the treacherous boughs and
vines, the young engineer struggled to regain
his feet, 'nst‘as the huge form of the terrible
Swamp emon came toward him with long,
panther-like bounds.

Unable to rise, the youth, who still held his
revolver in his hand, lifted the weapon and ner-
vously blazed awayat the advancing shape.

Thrice the pistol spoke inqnick succession, but
the bullets all flew wide; and with a ferocious
snarl the black Demon hurled himself upon his
victim.

Headlight Harry struggled desperately, but
he was like an infant in the grasp of that her-
rible being, whose long, bony fin ers encircled
his throat in a deathlike grip. n a few mo-
ments the luckless engineer lay motionless upon
the sward.

By this time the others had reached the spot,
and White Pnenix dragged the Swamp Demon
from his prey.

“Easy, there, Demon! Let’s see what fine
bird ygu have caught, before you tear him to
pieces.

Matches were! struck, and by their light the
bandits scrutinized the still, pale face of the
engineer.

"Headlight Harry! Why,I thou ht 'I had
finished the fellow,” ejaculated Duke erby.

The white-faced leader smiled grimly.

“From present indications, it would Seem

that my faithful imp has completed the ob for.

you. Yet, see! His heart still beats! 9 has
more lives than the traditional cat. Well, I am
glad I pulled the' Demon off in time, for, you
see, I have an old grudge against this young
gentleman,and I prefer to settle the score in
my)own p liar way.”

uke Der y was satisfied.

“The idea suits me,”he said. “I.too, have
a grud e against the fellow, but I yield to your
prior c aim. So long as the young upstart is
Sarasotame squelched, I have no ‘cause to com-

in. I. '

Without further delay, the outlaws now pre-
pared tocontinue their flight. The mail-bags

  
 

 

eadlight Harry, ! deliberately replaced Ralph’s bonds, then, still '

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and other articles of plunder were arranged _ _
more portable shapes, and the way was re-
sumed, each man bearing his allotted burden.

, The fiend-like swamp-dweller brought up the
rear, and upon his broad back he carried, with
ridiculous ease, the inanimate form of Headlight
Harry.

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CHAPTER VII.
THE DUMB SENTINEL.

MEANWHILE, how fared the prisoners at the
stronghold in the swamp?

When the White Phenix took his departure,
after delivering his lengthy speech, Ralph Ren-
wood was left alone to contemplate the horrors.
of the situation. -

He had not the slightest doubt that the outlaw
would execute his diabolical threat, and racked

his brain to devise some way of averting the ‘,
vengeance of his arch-enemy. ' V
From where he lay the young man could see . 4

and talk with his wife in the adjoining apart- :
ment, and strove to cheer her with consoling
words; but within his breast he felt the situation i .,
to be indeed a hopeless one.

The hours were slowly away. About midday
the giant African again appeared, bearing a

enerous supply of food. It was not the White

henix’s intention to starve his captives, at any ,
rate. . ~

Setting d0wn the food, the hunchback liberat— r
ed Renwood’s arms and assisted him to a sitting, 1
posture, after which he fell back a few steps,
and stood. with a malicious grin, watchfully re-
garding the captive. ’

Although Ralph’s arms were free, his limbs
were still tightly bound, and there was no hope
of escape so long as the keen—eyed Swamp De—
mon stood there, armed to the teeth. \.

The young superintendent did not ignore the
proffered meal. Realizing the prudence of pre»
serving all his strength, he partook heartily of
the food, which, though rudely cooked, was by
no means un alatable.

Food wasa so proffered Grace,but she refused
to eat.

After the meal was finished the black guard

 

grinning demoniacelly, silently withdrew’.

Once more left alcne, Ralph Renwood, as he
lay up in the floor of the cabin, chanced to see a
faint ray of light that gleamed through an on-
fice in the wall.

Rolling over and over, he managed, with con—
siderable difficulty, to reach a position where he
could look through the opening, which was but
a few inches above the floor. '

In this manner he could obtain a partial view
of the surroundings. "

He saw that the cabin was in the center of a ,  I .
small clearing, encompassed by a dense growth i ,.

 

of trees, through which the gleam of distant. , ‘  '

water mi ht de seen. .

Unders elter of a huge rock was kindled a.l
rousing fire, over which the white-faced bandit
and his grotesque companion were busxly pre-,
paring their own meal. Ralph watched their
movements intently. .

After eating to their stomachs’ satisfaction, . 3,‘
the swamp-dwellers reclined at their ease upon , 7 /'
the sward. The White Phenix was talking rap,- ‘ *
idly, emphasizin his remarks by frequent ges—
tures; he was ev1dentl explaining some inter-
esting theme, for the unchback listened with
marked attention. Renwood strained his ears
to catch the words of the! outlaw, but the dis-
tance was too great.

The afternoon wore away, and as night ap-
proached, the two rufiians began to make active , . ,
preparations for some event or other. ‘Weapons ,‘ ,'
were carefully cleaned and loaded; and,present~ r ‘

 

 

ly, the swamp-dwellers left the camp, without fl:

bestowing a glance at the captives. J” ' '
From his loophole of observation, Ralph Ren- .  . V

wood Watched the forms of his foes, as they flit—  ,9, i.

ted among the trees and finally disappeared.

It was plain that they were bound on some 
important expedition: and the young man was if _
surprised that the White Phenix should thus : " "
leave his prisoners unguarded. Doubtless the
outlaw calculated that Ralph’s bonds were
strong enough to hold him safely until they re-
turned.

What a,chance for escape, if he could .only
free himself from the cords that held his limbs
in a. hempen vise! .

The young man’s e es suddenly fell upon a ' .  ‘
shinin object on the oer, which had hitherto M...“ \
esca his notice. It was a long, keen-edged .. I ‘
home which had probably drOpped from the .
belt of the Swamp Demon, and remained with J, 

 

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‘ l of joy, for he saw a possible means of libera-

' out the darkness.

 

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«ing, when escape seemed so near, to be held at

 

I wood arted ahead, headless o

' Crashing through dense undergrowth; stum-

‘ ‘of Fate. Ralph could hear the ominous patter

 
  

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tion.

Laboriously he wormed his way to the spot,
assuming such a position that the sham kmfe~
blade pressed against the cord encirc ing his
arms. Then, by a steady, oscillating motion,
he sought to saw the obstinate bonds asunder.

It was a slow, laborious task, but the knife
held firm, and steadily its keen blade performed
the work of liberation. Soon the last strand
parted with a snap.

Joyfully Ralph Renwood snatched up the
weapon that had served him so opportune] y. A
vigorous slash released his feet, and he arcse
free at last.

His first act was to liberate his wife, who
wept with joy at the excellent prospect of es-

ca . .
girthis time darkness Tpervaded the gloomy
recesses of the swamp. he wooded island was

 

wrapped in loom and silence.
Renwood elt that delay was dangerous, and 1'
prepared to leave the place at once, before the
enemy returned. ‘ !
He opened the door of the but, and cautiously I
peered outside. Apparently the clearing was
deserted. But as the young man took a step
forward, a deep ominous growl fell upon his
startled ears, and two blazing orbs glared from

 

Ralph paused in surprise, just as the animal,
an enormous bloodhound, leaped at his throat,
with a ferocious snarl. Quickly recovering,
the young man retreated within the but, and
closed the door in time to avoid the infuriated
beast.

Here was a new and utterly unexpected phase
to the situation. chwood had forgotten the
bloodhound, mentioned by White I’lienix as be-
ing the faithful companion of the sable Swamp
Demon; but now the huge brute made his pres-
ence manifest in a most forcible manner.

Peeping through a chiuk in the door, Ralph

 

fore the cabin, his glowing orbs fixed upon the

Armed only with a knife, the young man saw
the sheer folly of attacking the formidable ca-
nine, and so the bloodhound remained master of
the Situation.

In a fever of anxiety, the young man paced
the floor, vaguely planning how to dispose of
this unlocked—for adversary. It was exasperat- ‘

bay by a dog. Momentarin expecting his foes’
return, Renwood planned to elude the watchful
brute, and make a bold dash for freedom.
' There was but one entrance to the but; but
Ralph, moving noiselessly to the rear", hastened
to make another by cutting into the wall,which
was constructed of deerskins laced together
with thongs, Working rapidly, he soon made
an opening of the requisite size.

A hasty glance from the front entrance re-
vealed the basilisk. eyes of the bloodhound, who
still crouched at his post. Now for it!

the wall, and together they moved stealthin in-
to the thicket._ '

' Better to risk a battle with the dog than

gemaéiéi’tamely at bay till the arch-enemy re-
urn

Cau- *
tioasly Ralph led his wife through the hole in ‘

 

But scarcely had the fugitives proceeded a
hundred rods, when an ominous sound assailed
their ears. It was the cry of the bloodhound! *
Already had he scented the fugitives l

Clas ing Grace-in his strong afrms, Ralph Ren- I

Where his foot-
steps led, thinking, only to elude that terrible
foe. Impenetrable gloom shrouded the path.

bling over rocks and logs, on—on he fled, with a
speed born of desperation.

But of .what ' avail was his flight against
the superior fleetness of the four-footed pur- l

suerl
. The bloodhound came on with the persistency

[of feet, swiftly spurning the ground. Despair-
ingly he looked quick y about for a place of
re uge. ,

, Close at hand loomed an enormous bowlder,
, with precipitous sides, the top of which was flat, »
and fully a dozen feet from t 9 ground. Could

he reach it? I _ .

With an ener y fairly superhuman the young
man 'scrambl u the side of the rock, still
claspuig Grace in is arms, and finally succeed-

 

_‘ Expecting the. beast would spring, Ral h
wiupgad out his knife and braced himself or I
the s uggle that would surely follow should

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the animal reach his position; but the attack
camenotl

The bloodhound stopped at the base of the
rock, and. squatting upon his broad haunches,
fixed upon the shadowy forms of the fugitives
orbs that gleamed with almost human sagacity.
He seemed to comprehend that the couple were
“tread,” and evidently, in his dog Jisb mind, de-
termined to thus hold them at gay until his
master, returning, should discover the loss of
the prisonei s and hurry on the trail.

Ralph ltenwood viewed this proceeding with
unutterable disgust. Thwarted again by this
demon dog! He would have given all he pos-
sessed at that moment for a trust revolver.

The rock upon which the fugitives crouched
was split by a wide fissure, doubtless the Wol‘k
of lightning, and by dint of hard labor Ralph
succeeded in dislodgng a fragment several
pounds in weight.

With both hands he raised the rock above his
head and hurled it at the huge beast below. Un-
erringly the missile flew, striking the dog square-
ly between the gleaming eyes.

Ralphleaped exultantly from the bowlder, to
find the bloodhound stretched upon the ground
with a shattered skull. HOWever, “to make
assuranCe doubly sure,” he plunged his knife
several times into the quivering bOdy, then
turned to assist Grace, satisfied that the formid-
able canine was effectually disposed of at last.

Yet, the fugitives were by no means “out of'

the woods.” They were on an island seweral
acres in extent. low and swampy except the
portion where the huts were built, and sur—
rounded by watcrs of unknown depth. How to
traverse the dismal expanse of the swamp was a

' problem that now presented itself to the young

superintendent. ,

But as, reaching the edge of the island, they
cautiously moved along the bank, Ralph en—
countered an obstacle that proved to be a birch
canoe, half-hidden among the reeds and grass.
Delighted, he hastened to launch the craft, and
after helping Grace to a seat, he himself em-
barked and paddled cautiously away. -

Though ignorant whither he was going, Ren-
wood knew that the great swamp had its outlet
in a small stream that flowed into Mad River;

and this outlet he hoped to discover.

It chanced that into this very creek luck di—
rected the course of the canoe. ' Presently they
approached a spot where the forest was less
dense, and through the tree-tops mellow moon-
light penetrated the swamp, lighting the dark,
dismal waters with’ a ghostly radiance.

As the frail canoe shot silently into the moon-
lit space, Ralph Renwood was astonished to
lear voices ahead, mingled with the Splash of
cars. At the same time two boats, laden with
men, flashed into sight; and in the foremost,
his blazing eyes fixed triumphantly on the
luckiess fug itives, rode the death-faced White
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CHAPTER VIII.
LOST IN THE SWAMP.

AFTER a long period ‘ of unconsciousness,
Headlight Harry opened his eyes. The lad’s
head was spinning like a top, and for some time
he failed to comprehend his situation; but his
aching throat brought to mind the'grip of the
Swamp Demon's bony talons, and gradually he
recalled the stirring events connected with the
train-robbery. ’

The outlaws, embarked in two boats, were in-

dustriously making their wayDamong the water-
courses of "a vast swamp. arkness shrouded
the scene, for only at intervals didifihft e moon’s
rays penetrate the dismal depths. Giant trees
arose on every hand. The monrnful hoot of the
owl, or the shrill cry of the nighthawk, mingled
with the sullen splash of oars, were the only
sounds that broke the silencc. .
. Winding between bogs and half-submerged
islands, the bandits guided the boats, cursm g at
numerous snags and fallen trees that frequent-
ly retarded progress. The first boat contained
the White . Phenix, sitting in the how; his
hideous satellite, the Swamp Demon, whose
powerful arms untiringly propelled the craft;
also. Duke Derby, who sat‘in the stern, with
Ruth Sharon clasped in his arms.

The other heat. following a few yards behind,
was occupied by the worthv pair of gamblers
one of whom rowed, while the other maintaine

a comfortable position upon the legs of Heads

light Harry. who lay near the stern. Thiscraft
also carried the bulk of the robbers‘ plunder.
All these details were duly' observed by the
young' engineer, from his position in the beat.
Shrewdly he lay without moving a muscle, and
while the two gamblers fondly believed him still
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unconscious, the wide-awake youth was planning
with busy brain. -

His ca )tors had not troubled to bind him, but
the weig t of the burly fellow Who sat upon his
lch formed an excellent preventative to easy

fli ht.

fleadlight Harry, aware that Ruth was in the
pom-r of the outlaws, knew that, free, he could '

e of far more service to the girl than if a fel-
low- irisoner; and he decided to make a bold
brea for liberty. '

Bringing every nerve and muscle to bear, the
engineer gave a mighty heave, nearly overturn-
ing the boat and completely upsettin his near-
est foe, who‘ little expected so marve ous a dis—
play of energy.

The robber pitched violent] forward into the
arms ofyliis associate, who ( ropped the cars,
and, lesing his balance, fell back in the bottom
of the craft~

Taking advantage of'the temporary confusion,
Headlight Harry quietly slipped over the boat‘s
side into the water, just as the occupants of the
first craft, hearing the disturbance, bore down
upon the scene.

The youth was at home in the water, and
dropping noiselessly beneath the surface, swam
away like a fish. Vthn at length, unable to
longer breathe he came up for air, it was to find
himself many feet from the boats, and clcse to
the shore. '

Under shelter of an overhangin bank, he
keenly watched the movements of t 1e outlaws,
who were making strenuous efforts to find the
escaped captive. The rufflans were greatly in-
censed at the occurrence, particularly the l hite
Phenix, who cursed until the very air seemed
redolent of sulphur and brimstouc.

As the boats darted to and fro, Headlight
Harry, secure under cover of darkness. laughed
at the fruitless efforts of the enemy. But, pres-
ently, elation gave place to dismay l The bandits
suddenly shaped their course toward the shore,
evidently sus iccting that the youth was con-
cealed somewhere among the tangled growth of
water-plants and grasses.

Headlight Harry saw,'with disgust, that one
of the boats containing his foes was advancing
straight toward his hiding—place. Asthcy slow-
ly skirted the bank, one of the men shed with
uplifted oar, with which he viciouslvprodded
every~object that might possibly shelter .1 fugi—
tiVe.

The young en ineer feared this operation
would result in ( riving him from his refuge.
Clinging to a projecting limb with one hand, he
hung motionless asa statue. submerged to the
chin; Keenly he watched the craft approach,
until it was fairly opposite. Then, quickly rev
linquishing his grasp. he sunk beneath the sur-
face, just as the ear of the inquisitive boatman
descended upon the very spot where his head
had been.

The slight noise made in executing this move-
ment was drowned by the splash of the descend-
ing car, and so the occupants of the boat kept
on in blissful ignorance of the cunning trick
just performed beneath their very noses. .

When Headlight Harry came to the surface
the enem were full ten yards away, and he
hastened o regain his position, chuckling glee-
i‘ ‘ll Iv at the success of his ruse.

The swamp-fiends now give u the Search in
disgust. As a last resort they rew their wea
pens and fired shot after shot at random, hop-

ing, perchance, to strike the concealed fugi-

tive. v

Bullets flew promiscuously in every direction,
but the engineer escaped injury. though some
of the missiles came dan erously near. After
emptying their revolvsrs t e robbers abandoned
this wholesale waste of ammunitipn and reluct-
antly continued their way. ' . .

The sound of cars grew fainter, finally dying
away, and once more silence reigned over the
dismal expanses of the great swamp. ‘

HeadlightHarry’s heartwas heavy, for, though
himself free, the fair girl he loved was being
borne away into a terrible captivity. .While
fully resolved to exert himself to the utmost in-
Ruth’s behalf, yet the youth‘ realized that
against such formidable odds,l.ns own unaided
efforts would be of little avail, and so wisely?
concluded to look for assistance before trailing ,
down the denizens of the swamp. ‘ . ‘

Satisfied thatthelattcr would not return, the ' '
engineer'left his'hiding- lace and laboriously
climbed the shelvmg ban . His feelin ,meno
tal and bodily, were by no means com ortable. A ..
The icy waters of the creek had chilled him to ‘ 
the bone, and he shook and shivered in the
m litair. ' 4“ 

arkness pervaded the scene, so dense thatche f: f:  -
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ignorant of his whereabouts,the youth hesitated
to advance, and it was With the utmost caution

that he movod ahead. His first steps precipi-

tated him into a treacherous hole filled with
water from which he extricatod himself with
difficu ty.

Undaunted, Headlight Harry again started,
but after a few minutes’bliud stumbling among
the treacherous bogs, With several narrow cs-
capes from disaster, he wisely concluded to wait
for the light of day ere venturing further into
the unknown mom of the swamp.

Reaching a neighboring tree, he ensconced
himself upon a convenient branch. Under the
circumstances slop was out of the question. so,
chilled to the hour, the youth waited impatient-
1y for the dawn of day.

After hours that Seemed as days to the wear
engineer, objects began to grow distinct. t
was adreary prospect! In every direction, as
far as the eye could reach, 5 )read a cheerlrss
expanse of swamp land. waste of foul,
slimy waters;lowi nds densely Covered with

root moss-grown trees; quagmires and bogs,

angerous to the foot and overgrown with rank
rass and weeds; a rt gion dismal, awe-inspiring,

t only for the habitation of its natural denizens
—-owls, bats and hideous reptiles!

Headlight Harry shudderingly gazed upon
this forb;dding vsaste, through which he must
make his way. He was at a loss which way to
proceed, but after due deliberation be com-
menccd the perilous journey, shaping a course
which he be ieved would soon bring him to the
ed 6 of the swamp.

e proceeded slowly and laboriously, leaping
from bog to bog; or when the distance was too
great to covor by jumping, he pluckily waded
or swam the stagnant waters,slime—covered and
rocking with misty vapors, over which myriad
water-snakes, hideous but harmless, hissineg
glided to and fro.

Unilaunted at the man obstacles confronting
him, Headlight Harry ept determinedly on.
Luckiess youth! . Unconsciously he had taken
the wrong direction, and every step only led
him deeper into the weird mazes of the vast
swamp.

For long, weary hours be pressed hopefully
onward. until, though ignorant of the fact, he
was fairly in the center of the marsh. Reach-
ing an elevation higher and dryer than the
others, the youth concluded to snatch a few mo-
ments of much-needed rest ere continuing his
laborious way.

Approaching a group of rocks, he threw him-
self upon the nearest, rejoiced to find even so
comfortless a resting—place for his exhausted
frame. Ominous sounds reached the young
man’s ears, and be bounded quickly to his feet
again. .

The spot was a veritable den of snakes. scores
of which writhed hissingly at his feet, stirred
into activity by the sudden and unwolcome in-
trusionl

With a yell of horror, Headlight Harry fled
madly from the hideous reptiles. Long; , ower—

Aful bounds carried him swiftly from t 9 ob-

jectionable spot.

Suddenly his flight was checked. As, scarce-
engineer
crashed in to an adjacent thicket t 6 ground
opened beneath his feet, and he fell down, down
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CHAPTER IX.
IN THE TOILS.
HEADLIGHT HARRY dropped swiftly through
a ace, bringing up with a jar that nearly drove
the breath from his body. Fortunately, he
landed upon his feet, escaping serious injury;
and after assuring himself that his anatomy was

still entire, the outh hastened to examine the
place into whic he had been so abruptly pre-
cipitated.

He found himself at the bottom of a pit or
shaft, sunk pe ndicularly into the ground to a
distance of per ups twenty feet. The shaft was
onl a few feet in width, and the top was care-
ful y covered with a pile of brushwood, through
which Headlight Harry had involuntarily made

7 this we .
‘ By the light that streamed through this open-

ing, the youth could see an object hanging upon

' the side of the pit, which. on closer inspection,
' ‘prowad to be a narrow ladder, neatly construct-

of rope.

At the foot of the shaft adtunnel led to some

roun . r‘

Headlig t  was greatly astonished at
. e_ underground passage, the

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human beings Were in the vicinity; perchance,
the very gang for whom be searched.

The young engineer eered inquisitively into
the mouth of the tunne . Utter darkness reign-
ed, and he had no means of procuring a light.
Determined to explore the mysterious passage,
the youth advancul courageously.

He proceeded with the utmost caution, lost a
chance 'misste might plunge him into some on-
seen abys<. he tunnel was narrow and seemed
to ascond gradually. -

Aftgj advancing, as be judged, fully three
hundred yards, Headlight Harry was surprised
to find that the passage abruptly terminated.
On all sides he was confronted by the solid
eaith. .

W hilo marveling at this peculiar situation. a
happy thought led the engineer to examine the
roof above his head.

His hand touched what were, unmistakably,
boards. This, then, was the exit from the tun-
nel. By pressing against the boards, he found
that they could easi y be uplifted.

But Headlight Harry now heSitated. Anxious
though he was to penetrate the secret of the un-
derground passage, yet discrrtion held him
back. To leave the tunnel meant, perhaps, to
walk into the very midst of his enemies, and,
alone and unarmed as he was, such a move was
suicidal.

After long hesitation, however, the young
man’s curiosity mastered his fears. Nerving
himself for what might fOIIOW, he threw his
shoulders a ainst the frail barrier, which in-
stantly yiel ed.

Boards and bearskins were hurled one side,
and Headlight Harry, popping up through the
opening like a jack-in-the-box, uttered a sharp
cry of amazement, for he found himself looking
into a small apartment, and face to face with
his friend, Ralph Renwood!

The surprise was reciprocal. In mute wonder,
the younglsuperintendent stared at the familiar
figure of is friend, who had risen through the
floor as if by magic, still dripping with the
waters of the swamp.

‘ “ Headlight Harry! Is it you, or your ghost?”
he managed'to utter. , r

“ It‘s the genuine article, old pard; real flesh
1and blood, you bet,” assured the engineer, rush-
ing eagerly to the side of his pinioned friend.
“But I say, old feller, how come you here,

he i” ,

Igor Harry was amazed to find Ralph Ren-
wood in this place. Nothing had been seen of
the superintendenttsince his sudden disappear-
ance, the very night that Grace was boldly ab-
ducted from the Garland mansion, and his
whereabouts were clothed in profound mys-

ter .

Home! explanations were at once in order.
Ralph first related his adventures—how, after
being brought to the swamp-island, he at last
ucceeded in escaping with Grace, only to fall
’ againinto the hands of the outlaws, as they were
returning from their plundering expedition.
Then Headli ht Harrytold of the train robbery,
and briefly epicted his subsequent adventures,
ending with the lucky discover of the under-
ground passage which conducte him to the side
of his friends. '

Ralph Renwood was already aware of the
robbery, for, as be explained, he obtained the
information from Ruth Sharon, who now shared
with Grace the adjacent room.

Headlight Harry was'gladly welcomed by the
trio of disoonsolate prisoners. Always light-
hearted and cheerful, the presencepf the intrepid
young fellow inspired his friends With renewed

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mmed‘ tely the two young men planned to
leave th island. Although the subterranean
passage was available, there was no means of
traversing the watery expanse by which they
were surrounded, unless one of the outlaws’ boats
might be obtained. This could only be accom-
plished under cover of darkness. ‘

Therefore it was decided to wait till night,
before attomptin the escape. In the mean
time Headlight arry was to retire to the tun-
nel, carefully replacing the flooring, while Ralph
retained his bonds, in order to divert suspicion,
should an of the gang visit the hut.

Their p ans thus satisfactorily arranged, the
engineer bade his friends a cheery “ Good-by,”
and turnefl to-leave the cabin.

At that‘moment the door flew open, and there
stood» the distorted form of the dread Swamp-
Demon. . .

A ferociOus snarl escaped the monster’s lips,
as he gave a prodigious bound'forward, With
long arms outstretched to . ggasp the .. reisreatin
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as the fiend reached out to sieze him, the adroit

tween the great bowed legs. Win!) the baffled
negro tnrm d, Hari y had reached the door. '

Dashing pell-niell from the but, the youth
found himself in the very midst of the Swamp
Outlaws, v. ho, hearing the disturbance, were
hastening to the scene.

Headlight Harry’s only chance was in prompt
and fearless action. Like a human thunderbolt
he shot among the bandits, striking out ener-A
getically with his fists, which were his only
weapons.

In rapid succession two men want down like
ninepins, and, taking advanta e of the mo-
mentary confusion into which his tempcstuous
rush threw the enemy, Harry cleared himself of
the group and raced madly away. ‘

Flitting lightly among the trees, he quickly
reached the shore. Three boats were drawn up
on the bank. lnto one of these Headli ht Harry
bounded. Confusion! Tho oars had been re—
moved! The craft was practically useless.

No time to reach the other boats, for the out-
laws were in hot pursuit. With a defiant shout

the engineer leaped into the water and swam /

dos eratelyaway.

he robbers came racing down to the shore.
The pale-faced Chieftain led the van, and in his
hands he held a long lariat, which he uncciled
as heran. ' There wasademoniaca]smilewreath~
ing the lips of the White Phenix, as be noted
the frantic efforts of the swimmer. Pausing on
the bank, he coolly measured the distance, and
with the utmost confidence made his cast.

For years a cowboy,the hand of tho'chief had
not lost its cunning. The lasso sped through the
air likea great black snake, and the noose unerr-
ingl y settled over the head of the receding
swimmer.

truggling vainly to throw off the cruel cord
that encircled his neck, Headlight Harris; was
dragged backward through the water y re-
morsaless hands, and finally landed on the bank,
nearly suffocated by the noose, and in an ex-.
hausted condition.

The outlaws gathered around their prisoner in
high glee. ,

“ So, my slippery young friend, you are again
our guest,” laughed the White Phenix. “ This
time I’ll see that ryou don‘t depart so uncere-
moniously. Sma as you are, it’s dollars to
gughnpts y‘ou’ve cut your last caper, Headlight

arry. . _ .

The young engineer was securer bound, and
placed within the prison but to join his compam ~
ions in misery. The prospects were dismal

enough, now; and the feelings of the ca tiv

once buoyant with hope, were suddenly p ung
to the depths of despair!

CHAPTER X. ’
ran PHENIX IN msonmr.

 

SUCH events as have been depicted in'the pro. '

ceding chafipters had served to plunge the good
people of ichville into a state of feverish ex-
citement nigh bordering on frenzy. .

First, the abduction of Grace Renwood, coupled
with her husband‘ssudden disappearancemrous.
ed 0dpopular indignation and furnished ample
to for conjecture; then quick] followed an .
afterclap, in the form of the xpress train
wreckage, which resulted in the loss of several

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carried away by the audacious freebooterS.
These successive outrages were all-sufficient to
kindle the wrath of a righteous community. .
Gilbert Garland, the wealthy railroad mag-
nate, promptly offered a reward of $10 000 for
the recovery of his daughter and apprc ension
of her abductor; while this was supplemented
by an equally liberal offer, in behalf ofvthe com-'
pany, for the capture of those concerned in the
train-robbery. 4
Stimulate by such munificent promises
strenuous efforts were’being made to apprehend
the offenders. Parties of armed men scoured

the ’country in all directions, with xiii-success, .

yet over hopeful; While among those whom ,cxr-
cumstances compelled to remain at home, the

recent outrages formed an all-absorbing topic a 4

of conversation.

It was the night following that of the memo -'

orable train-robbery, when Gilbert Garland, the
millionaire. sat alone in a cosey corner' of his

magnificent mansion.- This room, his own pri- ,-
vate study, was located in one of the wmgs, its 

 
      
   

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"" faithful, loving wife long years ago, the affec-
. tions of Gilbert Garland had since been centered
on his only child, Grace, whom he fairly idol-
:Iized, andt is terrible blow struck to the very
heart of the millionaire.

Two days had now elapsed since theiabduc-
‘tion, and still no hope; for the abductors had
concealed their trail so effectually as to defy de-
tection. Garland despaired of ever Seeing his
darling child again.

The hour grew late, and all the servants had
retired, but still the light burned brightly in
the stud , where the master sat with bowed
head am a heart wrung with agony.

Suddenly a slight noise reached his ears—an
unmistakable cough; and Garland looked up in
surprise, to behold——~

A tall, stalwart form, enveloped in a somber
cloak; a face heavily bearded, and half con-
cealed bye. broad-brimmed hat! Thus appeared
the. man who, with folded arms, stood calmly
contemplating Gilbert Garland . i

“ The devil !” gasped the latter, in unfeigned
amazement, bewilderedly rubbing his eyes as if
to assure himself he was not dreaming. .

“ No; only a friend of his,”returned the in-
truder, uietly. _

el , where in thunder did you come from,
and 0w did you get 111 here?” demanded the
mystified gentleman, for the door was closed
.and fastened.

In response, the stran er nodded carelessly
toward the window, whic had been left open,
as the night was oppressiver warm. By this
means he had effected an entrance, and none-
lessly tiptoed over the velvety carpet to his
present position.

Gilbert Garland was dumfounded at the cool
~9fl’rontery of his visitor; but, he was not want-
ing in courage, and faced the intruder deter-
minedly. _

“Well, sir, now that you are here, kindly
state your errand. I am anxious to learn the
cause of this unwarrantable intrusion,” and the
magnate’s voice run with indignation.

The midnight viSitor whipped from beneath
his cloak a huge sheet of paper, which he flour-
ished before the face of the other. r

It was a gigantic poster, one of the hundreds
‘which Gilbert Garland had caused to be 1a-
carded all over the town, proclaiming the oss
of his daughter, and bearing at its head the
magic legend:

“$10,000 REWARD! !”

“In regard to this matter I have visited you,”
declared the stranger. “ As your name is ap-
pended to the placard, I infer you are the proper
person to apply to for the reward.” _

For the reward! At these words, Gilbert
Garland’s heart gave an impulsive leap.

“What do you mean? Speak, man! Do you
know aught of my daughter’s whereabouts?”
£6 1zeagerly demanded,- leaping excitedly to his

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“ Compose yourself, my dear sir,’ and allow
.me to explain in my own fashion,” said the man
in the cloak, coolly waving him back. “ Ah! I
see you have refi eshments. Pardon me for my‘

boldness. but my inner man cries aloud for sus-- .

tenance.” .
. He made his way to a convenient sideboard

containing Wine and cigars of the choicest
brands, and proceeded to sample the beverages
with great gusto. From port to sherry, from
sherry to madeira, he flitted with an appetite
that was astonishing, pausin at last from the
wholesale slaughter of driniables, only to fill
his capacious pockets With chOice Havauas. Then
lighting a fragrant weed he drew up the most
comfortable chair he could find and complacent-
ly seated himself oppOSite the dumfounded cap-
italist, who‘ had Viewed the movements of his
visitor with disgust and anger. . -

“ Sir, you aston'sh me 1” exclaimed the latter,
indignantly. “ For pure, unadulterated self-
assurance. you are certainly entitled to the

premium.”

. “ Exactly !” lau bed the midnight visitor.
‘-‘ However, you wil pardon inylittle eccentri-
citics when you hear the good news I havein store
for on.”

“ Ah! Concerning my daughter ’1!”

“ Preciser I” . .

“Well, sir?”anxiously. ' ’

“ To commencewith, dpes this reward busi-
ness go? That is, is this $10,000 a bona fide of-
fer, or only a blind?" -

“ My name. air, should vouch for the reliabil-

 ity-oftheoffer. The man who furnishes the
' required information shall be $10,000 richer for

. ., .‘hiSSer vices.” - i

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“You refer to the train-robbery?”

“ Exactly.”

“Then, assure you the company will do pre-
cisel as they promise.”

" V (~11, 1 Suppose I must claim the $20,000,”
said the cloaked stranger, with an assumed air
of uouchalance “ for I possess the information
so highly prize .”

“The deuce you say! Hasten to explain, sir!”
cried the excited magnate.

“ To be brief, I am acquainted with the per-
son who kidnappcd your daughter. lie is an
outlaw who st les himself the White Phenix,
and is also the eadcr of the party that robbed
the Express last night.”

“ Am‘ his whereabouts?”

“ He can easily be found. In fact, the fellow
is at this moment within the limits of Rich-
ville.”

“ I will send at once for the sherifl’. Then you
shall conduct us to the haunt of the man you
accuse, and if our story proves true, the re—
‘ward is yours,’ and Gilbert Garland arose and
looked excitedly for his hat.

But the stranger calmly waved him back.

‘fNot so. last, my dear Sll',” he said, coolly.
“What security have I to Show that you Will
really pay the reward as you agree?”

“ My word as a gentleman, sir.”

“ Bah! Excuse me, but I prefer something
more substantial.”

“ “’ell, w hat do you demand?”

“ Five thousand dollars, to be placed in my
hands before we leave this room.”

“ But, providing I do as you demand, what
reason have 1 to believe you will keep your part
of the compact?" inquired the rich man, sus-
piciously.

“ You have my word as a gentleman,” return-
ed the visitor, sarcastically. “ Come. do you
accept the terms? If not,.I will go,” and he
turned toward t e window, as if to depart.

“ StOpI” cri Gilbert Garland, promptly.
“ I acree to your_ roposition.”

“ Very good. old on—no checks. Common
bank notes are good enough for me,” as the
magnate produced a pocket check-book. , .

So Garland brought to view a plethonc wal-
let, the contents of which be rapidly counted.

“Not quite three thousand here” he said,
briefly. “ Is not that sufficient for earnest
monpiy?” .

“ ardly. Yet, there’s your watch, chain,

diamond pin, etc., which will make a very

acceptable guaranty for the balance,”suggested
the_stranger, whose keen eyes were fixed ad-
mirineg upon the sparkling jewels of the rail-
road prince.

Gilbert Garland hesitated but a moment, for
the prospect of recovering his daughter over-
came whatever doubts he may have entertained
of the visitor’s sincerity; and his valuables, to-
gether with the roll of bills, were promptly
placed between the eager palms of the man in
the cloak.

“Now, if your rapacity is glutted, we will
go,” declared the magnate.

But the other. only laughed derisively, as he

stowed away the “plunder.” »
‘_‘ No need for such a course, I assure you,” he
said, coolly. “The place for you, dear sir, is
in bed, where you had best remain until you re-
cover the propcr use of your brains.”

“ What do you mean?”

“Simply that you are a fool. I have been
working you for a sucker, and I must say you
caught at the bait to the queen’s ow'n taste.” '

" Then you are an impostor?” demanded Gar-
land. Wiathfully.

“By no means; for I will keep my promise.
I agreed to show you the man you want so bad-
ly, but to do so it is not necessary to leave this
room. If you wish to see the one who stole
away your daughter to be his bride, who holds
prisoner your precious son—in-law, who planned
and led the attack on the Night Express. and
who hoodwinked so completely your own a uuust
Self—then look at me, for I am the White
Phenix l" . g

The long cloak was flung aside. while a quick
motion of the hand removed the false beard, re-
Zealing the milk-white face of the outlaw cap-

ain.

Gilbert Garland staggered back, dumb with
amazement, while the White Phenix regarded
him With a demoniacal smile.

“Pardon me if I have shocked our sensitive
nerves,” he sarcastically exclaim . “ You see,
I hit upon this as anovel scheme to swell in
private exchequer. Now that the pigeon s
plucked, nothing remains for me but to bid you
good-night and pleasant dreams 1” .

Rec0vering \‘his self-possession, the em (1
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ally pulled a projecting knob. Instantly the . ,
sharp ting-a-ling of many bells sounded a wild  L '
alarm through the silent mansion. -

The White Pheuix laughed soornfull as he
leisurely turned to retreat; but Gilbert arland .. a}
threw himself in the way, and grappled deter- 7:13;
minedly with his enemy. 

Exertin g all his gigantic strength, the masked '
outlaw lifted his weaker adversary in his arms
and dashed him fiercely to the floor, where he
lay stunned and bleeding.

At this moment a group of servants, awaken-
ed by the alarm, dashed breathlesst into the .
room. just in time to catch a fleeting limpse of H
the White l’heuix, who leaped throng the open -
window with a single bound. .

Several hasty shots were fired, but a taunting
laugh answered them, as the audacious bandit .
fled swiftly across the lawn, and was swallowod \ I
up in the gloom! j r 4,

An hour later, silence deep and unbroken
reigned over thriving Rlchville. The towu was
wrapped in slumber. Scarcer a light to be
seen, and not a soul astir to disturb the solitude
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sultry—the sk pervaded by an inky blackness u"
that dimmed t ie very stars! 1'

But thi.4 wondrous quietude was destined to :77-
be ruder disturbed. An observer might have ., "2*

suddenly seen a bright tongue of flame shoot
upward, followed quickly b another, and still ,
another, until at last it deve oped into a broad- .
sheet of fire, leaping, raging heavenward, blaz— 13;;
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iligher, fiercer, until the inmates of the bum-
ing building awoke to their danger, and rushed
half-clothed into the street. A

“Fire! fire! ’

Quickly the dread alarm was sounded, awak-
ening the «hues of the once silent streets. '
Roused from peaceful slumber, the inhabitants ,
hurried forth to face a new disaster—40 begm a. i _; I ’
fearful struggle with the grim fire-fiend! , “ 

And now, even as the townsan hurried to
the scene of the conflagration, a second alarm
was sounded from an. opposite quarter; and this
was quickly followed by yet another.

Three distinct fires were now ra ing. Clearly 5
this was the work of some fiendis inCendiary. 
The situation was well- calculated ‘to appall the
stoutest heart, for the entire community seemed
doomed to destruction!

.As the flames of the burning buildings leaped
higher and higher, reddening. earth and sky
with a vivid low, and the aflnghted people of
Richville uni ed in a gallant effort to save life ~
and property,two horsemen rode leisurely along ,
a lonelyvroad that led from the fated tow-n, ‘ 

The hite Phenix Was .the first rider, while
the short, misshapen being who dogged his
steps was no other than the ungainly Swamp « '
Demon. \ ' L

"Ha, ha! Nobly done, my fpeerless Demon,” .
laughed the white-faced chie ,with a gloating i‘f 

lance behind. “Now, away to the swam - ' ‘
island, for we deserve a good rest after this .
grand night’s work !” > “i \

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swiftly away, while behind them the terrible ‘
conflagration kindled by their, remorselees .
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CHAPTER XI. ,
AN ILL-STARRED REBELLION. -, ,

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WHILE the White Phem‘x and his black l
satellite skulked through the by—ways of Rich- . ,
Ville, intent upon» their mission of rapine and
ruin, other events were transpiring on the
swamp island, which, if not so startling, had ant-l
important bearing upon the future of all our,
characters. ' ' ‘
Although the new “brotherhood ” had been in ’ .~ A.
existence scarce] four-and-twenty hours, yet "
already seed; of issensmn were sown among its ' ' .-
iuembers. _ 7 
Soon after reaching the stronghold, on they a
morning after the train-robbery. the'White' ‘
Phenix had called-bis colleagues together, for;
thepurpose f div1din the spoils. The mail-
bags were cu open, an ever package endlet-'«
ter carefully examined. here was a'larg
registered mail, added to which the contents of-
many valuable Express parcels, helped to. swell
the sum total to finite a respectable amount. 7 .
As xleader of be hand, the White Phenlnr,
claimed one-half of the plunden, and, with . w
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acious ket, and as the huge negro was
en rely su servieut to his master’s will, there
was little likelihood that the former would ever
fin er a cent of the ill-gained boodle.

’fhis left the remaining half to be divided
among the three gamblers, all of whom failed
to a preciate such an unequal division. , Duke
Der y, in particular, was quick to feel the iii-
justice done to him and his asxociates, but, at
the same time, he knew the danger of question—
ing the authority of such a man as the White
Pnenix, so he discreetly held his tongue, await-
ing a more favorable opportunity to evince his
dis leasure.

if these insubordinate feelings the robber
chief had no suspicion ' and when night came he
went away, accompanied by the Swamp Demon,
ostensibly to obtain new men for the band, but
in reality to execute a cunningly-laid scheme of
his own, as shown in the foregoing chapter.
Thus the camp'and prisoners Were left 1"! charge
of Lieutenant Derby and his two worthy asso-
ciatcs.

Here was the opportunity for which Duke
Derby was looking; and scarcely had the
boat containing the White Phenix disappear-
ed when he called his companions for consulta-
tion. .

“ See here, pards, I’m sick of this bargain al-
ready,” he began, impetuously “ When I
Went into this thing, it was with the under-
standing t‘rat all plunder should be divided
equally, share and share alike, without distinc-
tion as to rank. Now, at t'JO very outset, this
chap who calls himself \Vhite Phenix takes ad-
vantage of his position as captain, and shows
his voracious greed by deliberately pocketing
the lion’s share of the s ils. I, for one, object
to playing second fidd e to this cheeky indivi-
dual with the milky face. What say you,’
boys?”

“Your sentiments suit us to a t, Duke,” one
of the gamblers promptly responded.

“ Good! Then from this moment our allegi~
ance to the White Phenix is eternally dis-

. solved ”

-“ What shall we do? After what has happen—
ed, it would be decidedly unhealthy to return to
town, for our connection with the train-robbery
is 'sure to leak out.”

“I, for one, have no desire to return. This
COSey island home is good enough for me,” do.
clared Duke Derby. “Listen, boys, while I un-
fold a little so heme.”

“Spit it out, ard.”

“ Well, to be list, I propose to wipe out the

' White Phenix and that black imp, the Demon,
and take possession of the remises. You see,
there’s the ca tain’s self-a otth share of the
booty—a. goo ly sum to us poor fellows; and
after he is out of the way, we can settle down
to a life of ease, reasonably sure that no one
will molest our island retreat.”

“ What will become of the prisoners?”

“As for the men, I’ll quicklylind a we to

ive them an effective quietus. I bear no eve

' or either.” /

“ And the girls?”

“ One of them, Ruth Sharon, will be my bride

- a-my island queen. As for the other, you may
draw lots for her if you choose,” . said Duke
Derby, with a brutal laugh.

The daringplau of the gambler met with -

read approbation, and the trio of traitors im-
med ate! put their heads together to arrange
the detai s.

“ Of course you understand this is to be no

‘ child’s play,” cautioned Duke Derby. "'On the

contrary, we must play our cards well to insure
success. True, we are slightly superior in num-
bars, but that goes for naught when we consider
the men against us. White Phenix is a very
devil to fight, while his right bower, the bunch-
back, possesses the strength and cunning of a
down ordinary men. I prepose to hide in am-
bush. and assail them as they return, for unless

'  ‘e we can take them by surprise, the game is not
1'23 - “worth a rush. v '

As the intended victims might return at any
moment, no time was lost in preparing for the
struggle. Their revOlvc-rs were carefully clean-
ed. and the cartridges drawn and replaced by

- fresh ones. Then the trio repaired to the shore,

and concealed themselves in a clump of bushes, I

_  to the spot where the White l’henix mus
D I . ' ’
The latter’s absence was protuacted,and the

V ,men'in ambuscade had ample time to exercise

-. their patience, as the leaden hours were slowly
' away.

_". It was not until the gray light of morning
pervaded the gloom recesses of the swamp,
whet Duke'Der y’s istening ears caught the
'diptantsplash of cars; and presentlygthe long-

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looked—for boat shot into view, propelled by the
herculean hunchback.

The White Phenix sat in the stern, his death-
face lighted bya complacent smile, serene in
gossessmn of the riches so adroitly wrested from

ilbertGarland—a verysatisfactory recompense
for his night’s labor.

A landin was'quickly effected, and after se-
curing the oat, the two outlaws walked up the
bank together , not a suspicion of the truth en-
tered the mind of the headless leader

Crouching low in ambush, tight! grasping
ready weapons, the three stern-facet. gamblers
nerved themselves for the critical moment.

“ Steady, now, boys! Everything de )ends
upon the first shot, ’ softly whispered uke
Derby. “ Aim at that cursed nigger, both of
you! I'll ’tend to old chalk-face myself!”

Crackl—crackl—crackl Three pistol - shots
rung out in swift succession. Three stalwart
flirms leaped cxultantly from their hiding-

ace.

p But alas! for Duke Derby and his well-laid
scheme. Even as he pulled trigger, the outlaw
chief slipped upon the slimy bank and fell for-
ward; and this slight mishap saved him from
the bullet of the assassin.

Quickly recovering, the White Phenix was
amazed to see his three subordinates in battle
'arrajy. .

“’ reachery !” he cried; and a revolver leaped
into either hand.

Meanwhile, Duke Derby’s associates were
equally, unfortunate in their attack upon the
Swamp Demon. One shot missed the black a1-
together: the other lodged in his brawny shoul-
der. But heeding not the stinging missile, the
huge hunchback rushed to the aid of his master,
with a snarl like that of an infuriated tiger.

Then foIIOWed a rapid fusiladc, mingled with
the shouts of excited combatants; but the con-
flict was of brief duration, and resulted in the
utter discomfiture of Duke Derby’s party.

One of the gamblers fell dead, pierced
through the heart by a bullet from the bandit
chief’s revolver. His companion was seized by
tlée terrible Swamp Demon, dashed to the earth,
a dspeedily choked to death by those long, bony
fingers. Duke Derby alone survived.

The arch-plotter, seeing the game was lost,
made a reek ess dash, and succeeded in reach-
ing the boat just vacated by his foes. He pushed
off, seized the cars, and rowed desperately
leiilway, while bullets flew thick and fast around

1m.

The two outlaws hurriedly launched another
boat, and dashed swiftly in pursuit. The W hite
Phenix was not satisfied with victory; nothing
but the life of the traitor could appease his ter-
rible rage. Crouching in the prow, while the
hunchbeck rOWed, he fired shot after shot at the
fugitive, but too recking motion of the craft
made his aim uncertain, and Duke Derby kept

on.

Fear lent the traitor wondrous power, and he
actually held hgs own against the superior
strengt of the ‘wamp Demon. It is diflicult
to determine the result of the chase had not an
accident occurred.

One of the hunchback’s oars suddenly snapped
in twain. The boat whirled half-way round
and instantly capsized, leaving its occupants
stru gling in the watrr.

Wghile the baffled outlaws were devoting
their energies to righting the overturned craft,
Duke Derby rowed triumphantly on and disap
peared in thevdark depths of the swamp!

CHAPTER XII.

DUKE DERBY’S FATE.

MEANWHILE the four prisoners within the

but were havin a Very miserable time. Talk—
ing was their 0 y solace; but the situation was
not conducive to pleasant conversation, so but
few words were spoken.
, The afternoon following,r Headlight Harry’s
recapture were slowly away. Night fell, and
the two young men, completely exhausted, soon
drop ed into a profoundsluinber.

In orpheus’s dreamy arms danger and hard-
ships were forgotten and dawning day found
them still peacefully sleeping.

They were awakened by a familiar sound—
the sharp report of fire-arms. Were friends
coming to thp rescue? Instantly the captives
were on the alert. ’l‘he fusilsz-de continued for
several minutes, then all u as still. '

Rolling to, the wall, Headlight Harry peered
throu hthe loop-hole, hoping to learn the cause
of thg disturbance. Presently he saw the
White Phenix approaching, followed by the
Swamp Demon, who bore in his arms a quan-
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other members of the band. The outlaws pro
ceeded to examine the garments and appropri-

ated the contents of the pockets, after which:

the clothing was carefully laid aSide. I,

Suspecting the truth at first, Headlight Harry
now felt that his suspicions were affirmed, when
the hunchback held up a coat of peculiar pat-
tern, which the engineer had seen upon the back
of one of the gamblers.

So it was no attempted rescue, after all, but
a disagreement between the robbers resulting in
a victory for the White anix. )Virh feelings
of bitter disappointment Headlight Harry im~
parted the intelligence to hm; friend.

Once more plunged from the pinnacle of hope a

to the depths of despair, the capiiVes lapsed into
a moody Silence, which was only broken when,
several hours after, the White Phenix entered
the cabin.

For a minute he gloatingly gazed upon the
helpless prisoners without speaking. His terri—
ble face here an expression of malignant,
hatred.

“ Well, dear friends, are you beginning to
tire of your situation ?" he asked, grinning mali-
ciously. “Do you find it uncomfortable lying
there like trusscd-up turkeys? Well, cheer up,
forI have arranged to give you both a little
exercise. .

“ I meant to attend to you before, but circum-
stances prevented. Now, however, is a favor-
able time, and I proposa to begin the festivities
while the mood is on me. Ho, Demon l”

The black hunchback grinning satanically,
quickly appeared in answer to the summons.

“ These gentlemen wish to look upon our re—
cent preparations. Condpct them outside I”
commanded the outlaw captain; and, accord-
ingly, the prisoners were carried bodily from
the but by the herculean Swamp Demon.

9‘ See!” cried the White Phenix.

He pointed to an adjacent tree. from which a.
stout limb projected horizontally like a giant
arm. Two snort ropes, a few feet apart, each
ending in a noose, swung suggestival y from the
bough. On the ground underneath was accu-
mulated a uantity of brushwood dry grass,
and other in ammable material. There was no.
mistaking the significance of these preparations.

“ You see, everything is ready for the enter-
tainment in which you are to act a prominent
part,” explained the outlaw chief. “ The 1'0

ranime is short but highly sensational. irst

e will hoist the victims, arranging the nooses
just tight enough to give you an idea of what is
to follow. Then a gentle fire will be kindled, to
take the chill off the atinOsphere, also to impart
more animation to your movements, as you
amuse us with a liver dance in mid-air. Fi-
nally, after this entertainment has ceased to
interest us, a good, strong pull upon the ropes,
and theshow is over! What think you of the
prospect, gentlemen?” I ,

Neither of the prisoners made a response to
the taunting speech. While the h rrors of the
situation fairly curdled their blo d, yet they

managed to maintain an outward composure

that amazed the outlaw.

“ Now, I’m not altogether unreasonable,”
continued the White Phenix. “It would be
cruel to tear you away from the joys of this
earth on a moment’s notice. I’ll give you one
half-hour to say your prayers, make your Wllls,
and attend to other matters, such, for instance,
as sa ing farewell to your dear lady friends,
who ou‘btless W111 be 0th to let you go. Ha,‘
ha ha!”

ha prisoners were now returned to their ,

quarters. Despair filled their breasts, for there
was no hope for mercy from such a fiend as_the
White Phenix. Only thirty minutes to live!
The thought was horrible! ‘

Hark! 'A faint rap suddenly reached the ears
of the captives. It came from the secret pas-
sage, the eutrance to which had been carefully

re-covered after the discowery of Headlight ,
A moment .later ' camea cautious

Harry.
“hist l” .

Was hel at hand? The-hearts of the doomed.
prisoners eat hopefully, as they hastened to
answer the signal. .

“ Hello, Ralph Renwood and Headlight
Harr !” called a faint voice from below.

“ ello, yoursolf !” retorted the engineer. 1‘

“ Are you alone?” * v

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The acoring was suddenly upheaved, and a
tall figure appeared in the o ning.

“Shoot me for a cat! t’s Duke Derby-l”
ejaculated Headlight Harry. '

It was, indeed, the notorious gambler, but _, -.

how changed!

Although escaping with his life, Duke Derby ‘ . .1
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chee ; one car was shot entirely away. Ilis

garments were soaked in blood that oozed from : deck,” cried Headlight l-larry. “
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Phenix’s marksmanship, and now presented a I At that moment there was a lusty shout, as

their dreaded foes darted into view, a consider-
able distance away.

“Hr-110! Chalk-face an’ his ni ger are on
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the tug-of-war. It’s pull Dick, pull devill Go

face of the gambler was now deathly pale, and I it for your life, old pard !”

his eyes burned with a feverish light. It was
only with great difficulty that he climbed from
the tunnel. The chief’s lead had not been
wasted, after all, and Duke De! by’s hours were
numbered.

Without a word, the gambler produced a
knife and liberated his former foes, after which
a_llike service was performed for the captive
gir s.

Then commenced a fearful race for life and
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CHAPTER XIII.
our or run TOILS.

OVER the rocking waters of the dismal swamp,
swiftly sped pursuers and pursued. The latter

“ What does this mean, Derby?” was eagerly ; possessed a good lead; but could they maintain

demanded, as the delighted fellows rubbed their
bruised and benumbedlimbs to restore the circu-
lation. “ You are an angel in disguise.”

The gambler smiled faintly, as he staggered
against the wall for support.

" A queer—looking angel I reckon,” he said.
“ You see, 1 tired of t e *Vhite l’henix’s au-
thority, and planned to 'ill him; but luck was
against us, and we.lost the game. I, alone, es
caped, but the devils left their mark here.
Well, it’s only what I deserve, for the trick was
a dirty one, anyway i”

“ But why did you return to assist us?”in—
quired Ralph Renwood, curiously.

“ Well, it happened this way,” returned the
gambler, speaking with difficulty. “ I was row-
ing up the bayou, after my pursuers swamped
their boat, growing weaker every moment from
this wound in my side, when a strange voice
seemed suddenly to assail my cars. '

“ ‘ Duke Derby,’it says, ‘ you have got your
billet at last. Before another sun sets, you will
shake hands with old Satan. N ow, think of
those poor deVils helpless in the clutches of the
White Phenix. Perhaps you can save them if
you try. Duke Derby, you have lots of sins to
anSWer for. Try to atone for the past by doing
one kind deed before you die 1’

“ So back I come, prompted by the influence
of that mysterious voice. It was rough work,
for my strength was failing fast, but I succeed

this advantage against the lierculean powers of
the foe?

Both young men were excellent oarsmen, and
the blades rose and fell in perfect unison, as,
with quick, energetic pulls they urged the craft
along. But, fast as they flew, the pursuers
came on with equal rapidity.

The grotesque Swamp Demon held the oars,
and, despite the fact that a bullet was deeply
imbedded in his shoulder, his long, powerful
strokes caused the light craft to fairly skim the
Water. ‘

Had the two young railroad men been the sole
occupuifts of their boat, the \Vhite l’henix could
have speedily ended the chase by shooting down

I the Weaponless youths, but the presence of the

ed in skirting the island, and, landed near the ‘

exit of the underground )assage, which the
chief had revealed to me. ow I am here, and
have done all I can'for you.”

The prisoners were visibly affected by the
touching words of the stricken. gambler. .

“ Your hand, Derby 1” exclaimed Ralph Ren-
wood. “This noble action at once wipes out
the ast. I am glad to call you friend!"

. is es; put it there, old hossl You’re a trump
card, an’ no mistake,” sopplemented Headlight
rry. ' .

Duke Derby’s eyes were turned inquirineg
toward Ruth Sharon. I

“And you—do you, too, forgive me?” he in-
terro ated,

“ es,” answered the fair girl, simply; and
shetook the shaking hand of the ambler.

“I feel like a new man now. can take the
dread journey With less fear of the hereafter.
Harkl” he cried, with sudden energy. “ I ear
up reaching footsteps. Fly to the tunnel! You
will find the boat on the shore. Quick! or you

v are lost l” .

“And you?” interrogated Renwood, as the
part rushed to the assage.

“ V in bring up t 9 rear.
wish to escape l” .

The fugitives hastily lowered themselves into
the tunnel, just as the White Phemx appeared
at the door. ' \

The half-hour of grace had eXpired, and the
chief had come for his Victims; he was scarcel
prepared for the sight that met his gaze. Wit
an infuriated cry he leveled a revolver at the
head of the gambler, but the movement was en-
tirely unnecessary.

Duke Derby suddenly pitched forward, blood
ushed from his mouth and ears, and he fell in a
uddled heap. effectually blocking the entrance

to the tunnel, his glassy eyes fixed upon the
White Pheni‘x in a look of triumph. I
, Meantime, the four fugitives were hastening
through the underground passage, stumbling
bliudl in the darkness.

“ I on’t hear any one in pursuit,” remarked
Headlight Harry. “Can it be old chalk-face
has 'ven up the chase?”

“ ot he. More likely he is at this moment in

Make haste, if you

' . his boat, hurryino'to intercept our retreat.”

'They reached t 6 it. and utilizing the rope-
ladder, were soon a the. top. Duke Derby’s
boat could be seen. drawn 'up on the bank close

at hand. The fugitives lost no time in embark— ,
:- ,. . Each man seized an car, and thecraft shot ' they reached the opposite bank and vanished in
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girls deterred him from pulling trigger. He
Could not afford to risk hitting the maiden
whom he felt bound to recapture, and soim-
patiently awaited the result of the black hunch-
back’s exertions.

The course of the fugitives was happily
shaped, for they soon found themselves between
the banks of the broad bayou which the knew
to be the outlet of the morass. This s uggish
stream would conduct them to the railroad, un-
der which it passed. To reach this point the
fugitives strained every nerve, at the same
time realizing that to accomplish this would
afford no shelter, yet hoping against hope that
chance would bring some passer-by to the res-
cue.

The swamp was now left behind, while the
shores were higher and fringed by dense thick-
ets. The course of the stream was serpentine,
twisting and winding through a vast meadow.

As the boats flew along, it was soon evident
that the pursuers were gaining in the chase.
The marvelous pOWers of the Swamp Demon
were too much for even the combined efforts of
the fugitives.

Foot by foot, the gap between the boats was
steadily narrOWed. The h unchback worked like
a demon. The White Phenix crouched eagerly
in the bow, and his pale face wore an expression
of fiendish delight, when he beheld the prey al-
most within their grasp.

_ Headlight Harry and Ralph Renwood, labor-
ing like herocs, saw in consternation that their
mightiest efforts were in vain. ’

"Our goose is cooked, old pard. Old Nick.
hisself couldn’t outrow that cursed nigger,”
panted the former, the perspiration pouring in
streams down his honest fac

“Never say die!” returned Ralph, his hand-
some face set in grim resolve. “When the
time comes, use your our for a club and battle
for life!”

Headlight Harry’s response was a joyous cry.

“ Hooray! We’re saved, or I‘m a Chiuaman l”
he yelled.

. As the boat followed a sweeping bend of the
stream, our friends were suddenly brought into
sight of the railroad; and along the track,
above a steep embankment, could be seen—oh!
welcome sight-a score of laborers busily‘ at
work.

Headlight Harry’s shout reached the ears of
the trackmen, some of whom immediately re-
cognized the occupants of the boat.

Qumkly comprehending the situation, they
rushed down the embankment in a body. Most
of the. men were armed. and weapons gleamed
conspicuously as they hastened to the scene.

This unexpected intervention threw the pur-
suing outlaws into confusion. The Swamp
Demon hastily backed water. as. a storm of
bullets flew Viciously around the boat. One of
the missdes 10d ed in the arm of the negro, who
started up Wit a roar of pain, dropping hthe

_ reac .

Left Without means of propelling the craft,
the discomflted swamp-dwellers sought to evade
capture by taking) to the water. Swimming
like beavers, with ullets flying thick and fast,

the thicket. ’

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Meanwhile the refugees hastened to eflect a“.
landin . scarcely able to realize that they were
safe at ast from the persecutions of the White

l’henix. Hardly was this accomplished when ‘

the fleeing outlaws were seen to emerge from
the timbers, some distance away. .

“After them, boysl” commanded the young
superintendent. ‘ They are the men who-
wrecked the Night Express, and there's a price
upon their heads.” ‘

This information was sufficient to stimulate
the trackinen to their best efforts. Ten thou-
sand'dollars reward! The thought lent wings.
to the crowd that rushed pell-mell in pursuit.

The White Phenix and his black shadow sped”
in the direction of the railroad. A few hundred
yards above was a short side—track. Here stood
the “construction-train,” consisting of an en-
gine and a single car, the latter for the trans-
portation of tools, and accommodation of the,
“gang” engaged in making repairs 0.1011 the
line. Toward this point the fugitive out aws
made their way, easily keeping well in advance-
of the pursuers. .

With characteristic cunning, the chief saw a
pessible way out of difficulty. Determined to‘
seize the train, he scrambled desperately up
the embankment.

The engineer and fireman were ensconced ina.
shady "nook, close by. deep in the mysteries of
severru“. They heard the shouts of the track-
men, but it Was too late to prevent the capture-
of the engine. ‘

The Swamp Demon quickly 0 mad the \
switch, while the chief kept on em bounded
into the cab. Inamoment the train was in
motion, the hunchback swinging dexterously'
aboard, as it rushed out upon the mam line.

Hurrying to intercept the fugitives, the“
trackmen delivered .a rattling volley as they
flew past, but the occupants of the cab threw
themselves upon the floor and escaped unscath--
ed. Several attempted to board the engine, but.
the only man who succeeded in gaining a foot—
hold received a crushing blow from the black,
hunchback, and dropped senseless to the-_
ground.

Down the line sped the triumphant outlaws:
with the stolen train, and a moment later van-
ished from the view of the baf’rled pursuer.

Ralph Renwood was exasperated to, think that
his arch-enemy was still at liberty: So lou as
the White Phenix was free, the superinten eat
and his bride must remain in Constant fear of
his terrible malignity.

At that moment, however, a shrill whistle
was heard, and presently a passsngerstrain tore.»
into view.

“ The. Mail-train! Hal We’ll have the scour:-
drel yet,” cried Headlight Harry.

The train was si naled, and the party hasten“ .

ed to get aboard. alph Renwood'climbed into-
the cab and ordered the engineer to proceed at.
full speed to Richville, a dozen miles away.
Here he intended to cut loose the engine (for an—-
other could be procured for the train) and press
on after the flying outlaw. .

The distance was quickly travel-89d. Rich—
ville presented a lamentable appearance. Half
the town was burned, with smoke still rising-
from the blackened ruins, while the streets.
teamed with indignant citizens. The arrival of‘
the loo -sought-forabsentees was greeted with
cheers rom the crowd collected around the sta—v
tion. The girls were borne in triumph to their
respective homes.

Hardly a moment was wasted here by the de-
termined mun-hunters. Relieved from the bur-
den of the heavy train, their locomotive once
more darted away in chase of the White Phe~

nix. -
Headlight Harry was at the throttle now, his

face beaming with enthusiasm. The engine was ‘

a superior one. and under his. magic guidance
tore over the irons at. a ternfic pace.
chw00d stood b the engineer’s Side, while t e
cab was crowdet with well‘armed en bent on
running the fleeing outlaws to the earth.

CHAPTER XIV.
rxrr warm ruimix.

Ar this moment the White Phenix and'his . 

black satellite Were about ten minutes in ad— ‘I. I

vance of their ursuers and proceeding at a:

moderate rate 0 speed: The fugitive chief ex, 
ulted in the fact that his enemies were left mandv  ‘i L
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miles from the nearest telegraph~point, an

consequentl , were powerless to continue the. '

chase, for, _i his excitement, he failed to think
of the mail-tram that, unfortunately for him,-

     
       

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was reached, then abandon the engine and take

‘ to the woods.

Little thought he that a relentless foe was at
that moment on the trail, rapidly coming near-
er and nearer! But the time Soon came when
the illusion was dispelled, and the While Cap—
.tain awakened to a true sense of his peril.

The railroad suddenly encountercd a broad
stretch of marshland, to avoid which a wide de-
tour was made, the track winding back upon
“the other side and forming agigantic horseshoe.
Half-reclining on the engineer’s seat, puffing
one of Gilbert Garland’s superb cigars, the out-
last glanced carelessly across the water as he
whittled around the.horseshoe and saw—

A solita y locomotive, rushing like a meteor
«on his trai ,its polished metal work glittering
in the sun!

Onlyafleeting glimpse of the pursuing en-
gine as it flashed among the trees, but it was
enough .to rouse the White Phenix from his
lethargy. The cigar dropped from his lips un-
heeded, as be bounded to the throttle and pulled
:it open to the furthest notch.

“The fellows are close at our heels. How
«came they here? Oh yes, I see—the Mail-train!
.FoolthatI was to daily the time away! Stir
yourself, Demon, and feed the fire! File on the
wood! Lively, lIVely, you black impl” yelled

V the outlaw captain, furious with fear.

The train bounded away with increased
But the stolen engine was an Old ma-
chine, worn out in active service, and now used
only occasionally to transport the construction
“gang,” and other light services. Indeed, ‘it
was not considered safe to run her at a very
high rate of speed. Under these conditions,
there was little hope of outstripping the fleet
.pursuer now hardly three miles behind.

The White Phenix knew it; and leaving the
engine to care for herself, he bade the bunch-
.back to low him, and bounded over the tender
.‘into the car. Snatchin up axes, the outlaws
went vigorousl at work emolishing theinterior
uge pile of combustible material
was soon piled upon the floor, and over it was

I poured the contents of several oil-cans, after
.which a lighted match was applied.

The flreblazed up brightly, quickly communi-
cating to the roof and sides, and in a moment
the entire car was burning fiercely.

White Phenix and the hunchback retreated

’to the engine. Just ahead, the line crossed a

"wooden bridge that spanned a tiny stream. It
"was the cunnin bandlt’s purpose to fire this
:hridge, hoping o destroy it in time to prevent
the passage of his pursuers. .

As they approached, he gradually slackened
speed, and finally stopped with the burning car
resting upon the bridge, which was built with

V_ high wooden sides.

The shackle-pin was quickly drawn, and the
headlon flight continued. Long absence of
rain be rendered the timbers of the bridge
.dry as tinder, and the White Phenix looking
gleefully back, saw that his labor would not be
in vain.

Three minuteslater, sweeping swiftly around
.a curve, the man-hunters were electrified to
find an unexpected obstacle across their path,
in the shape of the bridge, now burning with
irresistible fury.

The car was totally consumed; only the
trucks and wheels remained upon the rails.

‘.'I‘he sides of the bridge, together with‘the

sleepers, were a seething mass of flame.
Straight toward the burning bridge the en-
gine sped with the speed of the wind. Stand-

‘ .ing firmly at his post, Headlight Harry made

no effort to check his niachlne. , To stop meant
ntheescape of the outlaws: to keep on was, per-

 ,, helps—death! But the resolute trailer’s were in-
' - dined torisk the latter, and so the locomotive

rushed on. .

Would they succeed in running the tier =
v'gantlet? lWould not the blazing timbers give

wayzbeneath the ponderous weight of the en-

e.
g1lililvcry man held his breath, as they flashed

' into the terrible whirlpool of fire.

Crash! The obstructin trucks were lifted
d’rom the track and. hurl down the embank-
The engine uivered from the shock,
but gallantly kept t e irons. In a twinkling

 the perilous spot was crossed. Just in time;
{or even as the wheels of the tender flashed up-
.f. on the solid track, there was a mighty crash of

,falh'ng timbers, and the entire mass sunk sud~
,‘denly into the stream, leaving a great yawning
chasm where the bridge had been.

‘« Thankful for their providential escape, the.
man—hunters sped

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half a mile away.

The White l’henix, furious at the failure of
his trick, was seen wildly gesticulating to the
hunchhack, who steadily fed the fire, looking a
wry fiend In the light reflected from the seeth-
ing, roaring furnace.

“How they punish the fuel!” gasped Head-
light liarry. “ The old ‘ Veteran’ hasn’t taken
such exercise before for many years. I wonder
she stands it so well. Well, gents get your
shooters ready, for in five minutes the game—
Helio!” '

There came a thunderous report, and the out-
law hunters Wore horrified to see the stolen
engine lifted bodily into the air, shattered into
a thousand fragments, which flew in every
direction.

‘ ‘ Great Heaven! The overcharged boiler has
bursted! The White Phenix has worked his
own destruction!” cried Ralph Renwood, ex-
citedly.

In a minute the party arrived at the scene of
destruction.

Fragments of the shattered locomotive
strewed the ground on every hand. Nothing
could be seen at first of the doomed outlaWs,
hut—

“ Look!” suddenly cried Headlight Harry, his
face wearing a look of horror as he pointed into
a tree some distance from the spot. a

Lodged among the topmost branches, two
heads—one white, one black—dripping with
blood and doubly repulsive in death, glared
hideously down upon the startled group—all
that remained recognizable of the terrible W'hite
Phenix and the black Swamp Demon!

In speechless awe the trailers gazed upon the
frightful spectacle.

“So our trail is unexpectedly ended,” at
length remarked the superintendent. “Death
has cheated us of our preyl It is the work of
Providence 1” .

“Yes; and a mighty good job, too. Saved
the hangman some nasty work,” rejoined Head-
light Harry. “ Well, old pard our arch-enemy
is silenced at last. No possibility of resurrect-
ing yonder death’s head into another White
Phenix!” I I

There is but little to add. -

The fact that what threatened to be a formid-
able league of train-robbers had been thus effect-
ually squelched in its infancy gave rise to uni-
versal rejoicing, and our friends were warmly
congratulated for their instrumentality in bring-
in about this desirable state of affairs.

visit was paid to the dismal haunts of the
Swain Demon. All traces of! the bandit
strong old were destroyed, and the gfifomy
regicn left to the undisputed denizens 'p of
birds and reptiles.
,, Richville was not seriously crippled by the
incendiar fire. New and handsome buildin s
sprung, henix-like, from the ashes, and t e
tow? continued on its way to wealth and pros-

rl .
peHighlight Harry went. back to his beloved
engine. Always gay and free, yet his merry
face grows even bri hter when. daily guiding
his iron steed past eth Sharon’s cottage, he
sees fair Ruth waving welcome from the win-_
dow. He is eager] looking forward to the no
distant day when e will take the flaginan’s
daughter to a oosey home of their own. _

And now we leave them; but as Headlight
Harry’s lire is fraught with danger and eXCIte—
ment, it is possible that he may be heard from
again. .

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The Mississippi Miracle,

Ven Te Tide Cooms In.

Dose Lame Vot Mary Haf
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Pat O‘Flahcrty On Wo-

Thc Home Rulers,

Hezekiah Dawson 0n
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He Didn’t Sell The Farm,

The True Story of Frank-
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I Would I Were a Boy

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All About a Bee,

Scandal,

A Dark Side View,

Te Pesser Vay

On Learning erman,

Ma ’3 ShmallVite Lamb,

A I ealthy Discourse,

Tobias So To Speak,

Old Mrs. Grimes,

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Mars and Cats,

Bill Underwood, Pilot,

Old Granleg

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WidderG reen‘s last words

Latest Chinese Outrage,

The Manifest Destiny
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Peggy McCann, .
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Dar’s Nufiln New Under
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T e Stove Pipe Tragedy.
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Le ends of Attica,
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The Coming Man, .
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Readings and‘Recitations, No. 24.

Irishman's Panorama,
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The Tragedy' at Four Ace

Ruth and semi, [Flat,

Carey of Corson,

Babies,

John Reed,

The Brakeman at Church

Passun Mooah’s Sur-
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Arguingi the Question,

Jim W0 fe and the Cats, Pat‘s Correspondence

The Dim Old Forest. Death of th‘ Owd ’Sq ,

Rasher at Home, Mein Tog Schneid,

The Sergeant‘s Story, At Elberon, ‘

David and Goliah, The CI of Womanhood.

Dreaming at Fourscore, The Ju gment Day,

Rum, The Burst Bubble,

Whv Should the S irit of Curfew Must Not Ring

ortal' be Prou ? To-night,

The Coming Mustache, The Swell,

The Engineer's Story, . The Water Mill

A Candidate for Presi- Sam’s Letter,

Roll Call, dent, Footsteps of the Dead,

Accession to the Family, Chan y.

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The Widow O’Shane’s Fortunate. Fl an d e 1'!
Rint. [Pro Shows his Teeth,

Leather-lung’s 0m and Guiifiy, of Course,

A Cockney s rience. No ore French,

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Scipio Scmggs’s Ques- The (for:
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Declamation The Poet Bold

Shtichen OatsDot’szld,

Treadwater Jim ,

A Leadvilie Sermon on
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The Ass and the Lark,
Tony Johnson‘s Protest,
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Julius ‘msar Sumner’s

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John Jone—His Horn,

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Bu‘stin‘ the Temperance

Ediket,

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Pilkins’s Landladfi

The Collegian lumin-
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A Michiganderin France,

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Mrs. Breezy’s Pink Lunch

Rock of Ages,

J. Caz sar Pompey
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The Late Mr. Shakspe '

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Jenes’s Wife’s Aunt,

A Rhyme of the Time,

A Short Debate on Rum,

' The Good Woman,

The Clerk of the Weathel

That Noble Animal, Man.

The Bold Fisherman.

Cudjo Hardsin's

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The Sale of Old Bachekll

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Getting a Photo ph,

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01d Kit. Bandy. Detective.
146 Kit Bandy. Dem-me; or, Silver Star, the Boy Knight.
168 Kit Bume III Texan; or. The Young Muatangul’.
20" Kil’ llnmiy‘n (‘Illt'lli HI'.'l‘hn iiuw Hercule».
422 Kit. Bandy’a Riu'ht. Bower; or. Huh) 5a n.tho iiuy (Hunt
444 K", flundy‘. 3...,op; hr, Little iiilt‘imi.lll. the (‘entanh
478i Kit Bnndy‘a Silek Seheme: mind 'l'un. Rattler.
mil Kit Bundy‘a Dellverauee; or. lhmner lisn.
“NO Kit. llnudy'n I’urd; ur. ihnntlusn Dan. the Freelance.
7!" Kit Bume Rattled: or. 'i‘ht-inhml Giant.
795 Kit Bume In lied Ruin; Hr. 'Ih-r Y-rung Whirlwind.
799 Kit Bundy’a Bit: Ru~tle: nus...th K'uu Sam.
804 Kit Band) ‘N Brigade; or, Dan, tin: Mmlliinin Guido.

Jaek Drew, Detet-tlve.
153 Jack Drew. the Nemesis. m‘, Eagle Kit the Mo ' Demon.
182 Jnek Drew’n Ilroptmr, Little linrrimn-g the itoy Clplnln.
202 Junk Drew In Deadwood; or, l’rmpret l'ele.

Keen-Knife.
B7 Keen Knife on Guard: or, Antvinpu Alw, thn Boy Guide.
81 Keen-Knife. the Prime of the i’nurieu.

Other Novel: by 0" Cool-Ion.
5 Vagabond Joe. the Young \l‘anderlng Jew.
13 The Dulnb Hp)’.
41 Lanna Jan-k. the Young hlustanger.
58 The Border King: or, The Secret Foo.
71 Delaware illek’. the Young Ranger Spy.
74 Hawk-e 'e llarr ' the Young ’l‘mpper Ranger.
88 Rollo, t, e. Bo danger; nr,’l‘h.-ll.-iresn.
‘34 Sui-q Hhot Set I, lilo. lioy Ritielnan.
143 Rear-Face Saul, the Silent l’illiilt'l’
178 Did Solltary. the Hermit Trapper.
SIS Tiger Tom, the Texas Terror.
22—! liaahln Dlek: nr. Trapper 'i‘unn’l (Taulie.
228 Little \ ildilre, the Yunnu Prairie Ntvnmd.
988 The l’araon Detective: or, The Little Ranger.
343 The Ill-unlined Guide; nr, Wild Raven, the Ranger.
260 Dare-Devil Dan, the Young i‘rnirie Ranger.
972 Mlnkak‘iu Mike, the Boy Shurpdimiter.
890 Little Foxfire, the Boy Spy; or, ()ld (‘aleh Arbuckle.
800 The Sky Demon; or, Riilnhoil, lllr Ranger.
884 “' hip-kill]: Joe. the Boy Rilllt‘ih'rt).
409 llereulent “r. Dick. tho liny Ranger.
4]? “(ebi'oot Mode, the Trump Di-tet'tive.
457 “ lngedl‘oot Fred 3 or. Uld Polar Soul.
468 'l‘aluurne Tom, the Big Trapper Boy.
4833 Stonewall Bob, the ltoy 'l‘mmn.
562 Blunderan Bnnll. the Hermit Boy Trapper.
652 Don Barr, the Plains Frwinm‘e.
670 Norway Nell. the Bl): Boy Mountaineer.
778 Highland Harry. the Wizard Rlileman.

BY ’1‘. C. IIARBAUG".
28 Nick 0’ the ngbtx or. Th.- llny Spy of ’76.
87 The llldden Lodge; or The Little Hunter.
47 Nightlun‘ale hat: or, The Forest (‘1. llhln‘.
64 Band Jack: or, The Outlaws of the rough Trail.
82 hit I arel’oot, the Wood-Hawk; or, ()ld i’wflu-face.
94 )I ldnlght .l aek ; hr, Th llny Trapper.
06 (Nd Fronty, the Guide; 0 , The White Queen.
23 Kiowa Charley the White Multnnger.
89 Jud e Lynch Jr.: "r. The an Vigilante.
55 Go]. Trigger. the Sufi; ur.T a Girl Avenger.
($9 Tornado Tom; "I, n_|nn Jack From Red Core.
, Ned Temple, the Border Boy; or, The Mad Hunter.
{\rknlunw ; ol’. The Qum-n oi Fate’s Revenge.
Navajo Nit-k. the Dev Gold Hunter.
Cummn lhlllet; yr, Little Tobknnt'l Crusade.
phwk): run; or. Khan, the Roi Jezebel.
nu] "nu-o; or, The Rougha of the Rockies.‘
(“uplaln Apolit', the King-Pin ni' iiowie.
The iiueknklu Deteetlve: hr. The King at Road-agents.
01d “'hwh; or, The bilt‘iiniiiil Desperation. '
u mum“. "a"; or. The Bowie Blade of Gochetopa.
2 T 6 Mountain Deteetlvet 0!. The Trial“? "1"” 3‘1“!-
16 lllol l-Iellptle. Trump Card of Arizona.
6 The Ten l'uydn: ur, The Terror oi Take-Notice.
Biz Benson: or, The Queen at the Lam.
845 Pltileaa Matt: 0*, Red-Tlinnderholt’s Senrot.
856 “not Mum and l’nreix or The Terrible Six.
866 Velvet Foot. the lndhm Detective.
8%“ Captain Cutlamu or, 'l he 8- ccnneer’c Girl Foe.
0896 Rough Roll: or. The l'win Chainpiom ol'Bine Blazes.
411 The Silken .uauo: «r, The Rose or Ranch ltohin.
418 Felix Fox. the Boy Spotter: or, The Gold Gnngol‘New York.
425 ’l‘exoa ’l'rum . the Border Rattler.
_486 Phil Flani‘n; t 9 New York Fox: nr,The Mystery ofRoom‘li.
' 445 The (My amnireat or, Red Rolfe’l Plenum.
461 Due Again‘nt Fifty: or. Tim Lott Man of Keno Bar.
 gin gay Tl‘flldgwl or. Feliarl‘ox'l Hunt.
e .xree u or Sport: or. he Wuhin tons tb-r.
499 single in m. the One-Eyed Sport. ‘ W
.502 Branded en, the Night Ferret.
519 Jodccr Dick. the Wharf-Spy Detective.
iodzer Dlek’a Beat Dodge; nr. The. Gotham Gold Gang.
3‘ , and Falcon. the Bowery Shadows.
uer Dlek the Dock Ferret.
lot cor Dick a Double: or; The Rival Boy Detectives.
‘3... .‘t. Dick"- Denpexate Cnae.
568 u. g. . Diek- the 3W V‘d‘flli 0", The Gang of'l‘hree.
678 “he Two Shadowm 0?. “mitt” Dick's Stop Game.
582 Dod er Dlek‘n Drop: or, The Man from Jamey.
A“ 0 Lay]. the Street-Singer Detective.
0 1d Sklnncr. the Gold Shark; or. Tony Shot on Guard.
626 'i‘he Champion l’ardn: or. The uncii'ar 0 Silver Bar.
37 mck no“... the Dock Boy Detectiw.
t": (it. the Pavement Sharp-
uny nunmm, the Boy Beagle. ‘
.lieraey Jed, the Ilny Iiuaticr‘. or. shadowing
Happy flu in, the Boy Musician Detective.
Photo "1', Fred. the Camera Sharp.
“'ldo I wake. Len. the Quaker City Ferret.
Dally Dell. the inment Detective; or, Trapping Bug Game.
4 Billy “'lnka, the Bell liny Di‘iertlvu.
54 Bill \Vlnkn, the Ema BM" Shadow.
6H lung 6 Ned, the Boy on Guard: or, The Camp Spillerl.
80 Tonkawuy Tom. the Red “'lzard.

BY ilUOKSKIN SAM (Motor Sam. 8. null.)

984 (lid Rocky‘s “ Boyeoa; or, Benito, the Horn-Breaker
946 (niant George; or, The Ang’l of the Range.
275 Arizona Jack or Giant George’s Pard.

097 The Torin-tn] oi‘ Tao: or, Glnntfloorge’u Revenge.
80“! 'ljho Strange yard; or, Little Ben’l Death Hunt.

818 her-whens. her-whoo or, The Tarantula nf'l‘aoc.
827 Greening at. the God 0; or, The Red and White Fords.
88’ ‘rlo 1‘ red: or, The Tonknway’n Trust. .
844 'l he Fightink Trio: or. Rattlesnake, the Tonkaway.
Mg Whining olf "(infill-Foot Wygace to the Front.

7 e no a era or. Si .
4 Snap-Shot. the Boy, inmate; on Of F0" Pug-tow
5 Chlota. the Creek: nr.'l'he Three Thunderbolu.
; lllznndera gig: OfiFalo Fran;l.o the Front.
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l The Two Detective“ or, The Fortunec uia Bowery Girl.

6 Abe Colt, the Crow-Killer.

t Hui Ginger, the Ulinnt 'l'rnpper.

2 3 Joe Buck ot‘Angela and “in Boy l’ard. '

New York Nat. A Tale ut'Trickn and Traps in Gotham.

8 New England Niekt or. The Fortunes oi‘n Foundiiug.

Nllnble N lek, the Circus l’rinCe.

'l‘noa Ted, the Arizona S wort.

Cool Colorado, the Hall-Breed Detective.

518 Cool Colorado in New York; or, The Cowboy“: Fight.

B \ G EUR (.3 E 0. JEN lie.
Git Thur owney the Unknown.
tilt. 'l‘hur Dwney‘n Pledge.
The Demon Doetor; or, “ruliholnl, the Kid Detective.
Double-Curve Dan. the i'lll'ill‘l‘ ih-tectiw.
Flutl', 1"" Sink!” “Ulla-live; or, ilwney in a New Role.
The I'itvher Deteetlve’n Foilt or, Dan'- Dnnhh- Play.
The (Mean Deteetlvet or.’l‘!n- LantCrulm- ml the liiuek Bear.
The l'lteher Detective‘n Tougher-t ’l‘llaale.
‘ Larry the Thoroughbred; or, iteaten on Every Side.
iron "and, tin- Charmed Detertivr
r B\' CIIA "LES MDRRIB.
\Vlll Somera, the Ho} Detective.
I’hil llurd ', lilr “Mia lt.._\-.
I‘leayune ’ete : nr, Nicodemus, the Dog Doug-th
Detective Diet; or, The Horn tn Raga.
llnmluome Harry, the lieuthlm-lt Detective. .
“' ill Wlltlllre, the 'i‘lmrouyhhred. .
Black Bean. Will ll'lititire a Rut-er.
Mike Merry the Harbor l’nlicu Boy.
Will “'lldilre. in the. \V ooda.
"llly Bug age. the Railroad lio .
A 'l‘rulnp ,nrd: 01'. Will \i'ild re Winn and Lou.
Bolt Roekett: or. .‘lyuiuriou of New York.
“ob Rock-en the iinnk Runner.
The Hidden llandx or, Will Wildiire'a Revenge.
lt‘red Ilalynrd. tile Lila Built Boy; or. The smuggle]...
Bob Roek’ett: or. Driven to the Wall.
thdowed; or, Hob kurkutt'u Fight for Lite.
Dark Paul. the Thu-r Km»:-
212 Dnahing Dave. the Handy Detective.
224 Tom Tanner: or, The lilnck Sheep oi the Flock.
' Nam Char-(anal the Premium llarlty.
Shadow Sam. the Messenger Buy.
242 The 1‘“'o “ Bloods ": or, Shenandoah Bill and Hi! Gang.
252 luck "unhawuyx or, A Dakota Buy in (‘lllfl'l o.
1"“. Young Sharpe: or, itnilicking Mike's iot. Trail.
Jolly Jinn. the ih‘let‘livr Avrentlre.
289 Jolly Jlln’n Job; or. The oun i)el.erii\'l9.
298 The “’nier-Ilonud: or, The hung Thoroughbred.
805 liuahuway, ot'Dukutu: or. A “'mtlerll Lad in Quaker City.
Ralph Ready. the Hotel iioy Detective.
'l‘ony Thurne, the \‘agnhond Detorllvn.
The Reporter-Deteetlve; or, Fred Flyer'c Biluard.
W lde-A wake Joe; or, A Boy at the Times.
Larry. the Leveler: or. The Blood. oi the Bonlavard,
Firefly Jack", the, River-Rat Di-tm'tivu.
The Loat Fln‘gcr; or, The Entrapped Cuhier.
Fred Fl or he Reporter Detective.
432 lnvinelh e immm. the Pinkerton Ferret.
456 Billy Briek’. the Jolly Vagabond.
“'lde-.\wake Jerry, Detective; or, Entombed Alive.
Detective Dodge ; or. The il’ivnter)‘ of Frank Hearty.
hi “'lltl Dink Rat-kc : or, How He Fought for Honor.
1 Bootn, the Boy Fireman i or, 'l‘no Shun) for Um Slurp".
6 The. Secret M-rvlee Bov Detective.
596 J‘imm the Kid; or, A .alnb Among Wolvel.
627 'l om {rm-e oi Arkunxaat or. Th.- Wulfin the Fold.
65?: l’laeky Paul. the Boy Speeulator.
1667 Bob and Sam, the Dalay Detectives.
799 The Carin-tone Detective: or. Harry Haio’a Big Beat.
707 Detective Frank’s Sweep-atakel.
BY J. \V. DEBBN.
469 The Rival Ginntn ofNowhar’.
498 Cactus Burr. the Man from Hard chk.
 lll’ld Iliui'l‘i ’fi. tl’i‘e glen-a Shadow, =
own or , t e oy Miner: Or'. he Man Withnnta Put.
 {“gti‘y }|lori:-‘lt,' the VIetvran Deteél‘lse.
‘ 0 t k a II a: .911 no or. The lete oltnol l d
683 l’luuky Paul, tfe liov Pl‘mpclrtor. ‘ r, ' "I
751 Gold-Duet Dan, the Trail Patml.
755 Gold’Duut Dan‘a Oath; or, Reckleu Roy, the Regulator.

397 B b - u. an" m Pl’llllnlgim' rm 1

. o o o ower '; or. ‘ e I who u hm- Street.
415 The Vagabond De otlve: or. Bowery Bob’l Egon.
452 llotnpur Bob, the Street-Buy Detective.

460 The .awyer’a Shadow; or Luke’l Laney.

472 Jaunty Joe, the You: Hone-King.

494 Hnrly film. the Yonnur erryman Detective.

504 Five l’olnta Pin", the i‘nvmnent Prince.

609 Jack Jn “era. the Butcher Boy Detective.

5m 'l‘artar '1 lm; nr. Five Points Phil’s Menagerie.

526 North River Not. the Pier Detective.

683 Wreatllnc Rex, thi- l’rldooi‘the Sixth Ward.

511 Jeil' Flicker, the Stable Boy Detective. '

551 Nick Net! in. the liov Shadow: Of, The Old “'ell Myltery.
559 llnrlem Junk, tlle( Hie.- liny Deirrtlve.

669 Brooklyn Ben. the On-His-Own-Hoolt Detective.

577 Pavement Pete the Stem»! Sifter.

594R Jm-k-o’-l.unt.ern, the Under-Sea Procpcctor.

“OR \Vide-Awuke Bert. tin-Stwet-Steeror.

(H4 “'hlutllnz Jacob, the Detertiw’s Aid.

628 Iluek Bumblebee, the Harlem Hummer.

689 Hnnrlae Haul. the Express-Train Ferret.

649 “main Bob, the Btth'l’y Badger: or, Scnoping n Silppfl'y Sol.
653 Sky-Roeket Rob. lite LiinflWh '

6&8 Halt peter Sol. the New York Nnvluatnr

894 I“pit-y Jhn, the Univ One of Hit. Kind.

6 Tom Thistle. the Road-lions» Dem-tit...

t Monuulto Jack, the llustlm-Gnmln.

ti Dennla Dafi’ the Brown Smart}: Kid.

1 of the Dot-kn. the . with“ ntch.

i a Flipper Flynn, the Street Patrol.

71 Foxy Fred‘- (ldd Paul; or. The Keener’a Huge Hollie.
81 Cull-0i? Cale, the Scapegoat Deti-rtive. ,
, II" PHILIP H. “’ARNI’Z.

7 Potent-Leather Joe: or. Old Rnttlunnko. tho Charmer.
5 captain Arizona: or, Patent-Leather Joe'l Big Game.

9 (lnDtain l flak: or, Patent-imrther Joe’s Defeat.

91” he‘lml'd. t. In Duellat: or. The Mountain Vampire-c.

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83 Tea in Boy} or The Dwarf’s Revenge.
86 Little ‘oruado; in. The Outcnnte oftho Glen.
878 Little Jluro; or, the Queer Pard.

387‘ Little ilh-Iny or, Can ht in "la 0WD Trav-
401‘l.lttle Hhoo- ly or, 'A Race for a Ranch.
408 Little Leather. reeohefi‘ or, Old Jumbo’c Cum.
4§l Little All flint or, The Curse of Blood.
401 Colorado Rate. A Tale ofthr Mines.

80 Three Jolly Purdn: or. Tlu- Pet. ntl”a.1dy'a Flat.
17 Jim (-ladtien'a be at 1 "MT?" JUHY PM"! CM" fill“-
527 'l he Jolly ’urde {in t e lie-one; or, The Jack 0 Hearts.
547 Ran y An y; or. A Good Man Down.
55“ Lariat Iell; or, The Cost for a Life.
574 Old \Veaael-to . tin- Man with the Dog...
598 Keen Clem. the‘ilanch imp.

9 Jim nndy the N0~Name Snort.
618 Billy "lllll‘I; or The Sholetnn's Lopacy.
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2 Yellowutono J no]. 3 or, The Trapper,
4N lllaek John, the litmli-Auulll; or, he ()utlaw'a Retreat.

65 Ilurrlmuu- lull; or, hlnutanu Stun and Hit. You].

119 .‘lllltllll‘ 8am; or,’l‘he King out... Plaim.

It!“ Night-Hawk Kit; or, The Danghierot'the Ranch.
144 Dainty Lance the iiny Sport.

151 Panther Paul: or, Dainty Lance to the Rucuo.

160 The. Illaek Giant: or. Dainty Lance in Jeopardy.

168 Deadly Darth; or, Fighting Fire wnh Fire.

181. The Iloy 'l‘raileru; or, lhiihty Lam-e on tho War-Pull.
208 The Bo ' Partial or. Dainty Lam-e Unlnaakl. '

fill (lrooke (lale, the (fallhan ni‘ (‘eleutiul City.

810 The llarrauea “'oli'; or, The Beautiful Decoy.

lilit The Black Rider; or, The linrne—Thievel’ Leann.
885 Did Double Fth or, The Strange Guido

55 The King ol'ilu- l'oodn: or Huntei liuonc'a Lut Troll.

9 'lt. Fox. the l'iornier liov Detective
Ineapiu Dan. the loy Trailer.
ueapin Dain‘n Heeond Trail.

1 neapln Dan‘a llonu- Htreteh.
"ltl Crazy, the Man \\'ithnut a Head.
w Lightolleart Lute‘n Lemur-y.
. ii Lifht-Ileurt Lute‘u Laut 'I roll-
728 Hi verhlude. the fihoahone.
729 fillverblade, the liaii'—Hiond; or. The Bordnr Beagle at Bay.
789 Sliver-blade, the lit'lilil‘: or, The liurdrr liuage’a Trail.
74H Sliverblude the Friendly; or. The Border lieaglu’a Bay Part!
I!" EDWARD “ILLETT.
167 Alta Scott, the Steamboat Boy; or. The Mlnlilllppi I‘iratcl.
199 Featherweight the Boy Champion at the MullillKull).
223i lizark All} or, Featherweight. Among the Outiavu.
23% The Typo Detective; or, Weasel, the lioy Tramp.
I95 Fear-loan l’hil; or. The King onuartzviHo.
Ill 1 The Rovlllfi Sport: or, The Pride of Churkolnelt Camp.
822 Nemo. the Detective; or, Kit Kenyon'e Vondottl.
840 Clip the Oontortionlat-t or.'i‘h- Montana Vixllonlfl.
BY JACK FARRAGITT.

815 Ned. the Cabin Boy: or, The Witch urthu Fort.
820 The Sea Boreereu: or, The Boy skipper.

BY LIEUT. II. D. PERRY. U. B. N.
176 The Boy Runaway: or The Bum‘anur ot‘the Bay.
1!“) The Sea Trailer: or. A Vow Well Kept.
19% Captain Kit: or. The Mystery of Montank Point.

BY CAPTAIN M YNE REID. v
7% Blue Dick or, The Yellow Mei”: Vengeance.
37 The Land ’lratea or, The League 05 Devil'l island.
‘37 The De! lean Hunt 3 or, llaekwmuln Retribution.
1389 The Gel. met-her Guide! an The Lou Mountain.
BY CAPT. ALFRED B. TAYLOR U. B. A.
191 Bulralo Billy, the Boy Buliwhacker.
194 Buffalo Blil’l Bet: or. The Gauthier Guido.
BY CAPT. MARK “'lLTON.
256 Young Kentuek: or, The Red Lam.
270 Blizzard Bent or, The Riot at Kant» Comp.
980 Josh, the Boy ’l‘enderl‘oot.
BY MAJDR E. L. FT. VIRAan
99” Rancho Pedro, the boy Bandit.
801 Leadvllle Nlek the My Sport.
813 liedtop Rube, t as Vigilante Prince.
883 Brian-tone Bob, and Hin Lightning Hone Quartet“.
Tom. the Arizona Boy at “Sand.”
Bt‘iii‘linranmn Dave, the Yunne ilhuuu-Mn Vi'reatler.
371 Klnfiholt Ohrln, the Y mm: Hard-Shell Detective.
Bflll Ava anohe Alf. the Foothill: Guide.
890 Jaguar Joe. (lithe Mountain Mail-Lino.
BY EIHVARD B. ELLIS.
8 Bill Biddon, 'l‘ravpper.
8 fleth Jonen; or, ‘ a Captives ol‘ the Frontier.
I )0 Nat Todd or, The Fate ol'the Sioux Captive.
’31 Tue Front or Angel. _

93 The Boy Miloffll or, The Enchanted Inland.
182 The lluated Hunter; Or, The Strange Hot-union.
fl54 The Half-Blood; or, 'l‘h» Panther of the Plain.
371 The llugo limiter: or, The Steam Prairie Mon.

MISCELLAN EOU!‘ AUTHORS.

4 The “'ild-llorae lluntera. By Capt. Maya. 3.“ “a
Frederick Whittaker.
9 Adventures of Baron Munchouaen.

  
  

12 Gulliver-’1- ravela. B ' Deon Swift.

14 Aladdin; or, The Wonder ul Lamp.

16 Robinson Crusoe. ('21 Illustration-J

18 Sindhud the Sailor. His Seven Voyage; .

99 '{he Sea Serpent; or. The Boy Rob noon Crm.‘ By Jon

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88 The Ocean Bloodhound; or, The Rad Pint“ of tho
Carri‘nnea. ay‘s. . ism. i
Mi The Boy clown tor. The Arena Queen. By I a. run.
8!! Ned Wylde. the Boy Scout. By 'i‘exu Jack. i
51 The Boy ltli‘elt or. The Undelground Camp. By A. C.lroal.
95 The lllval Rover” or. The reeboourc of the Milalulppi.
By Linn-Col. Haleltine.
98 llobia flood. the iintlawod lethal-.11:- Merry Men MCI...-
wood. 3 Prof. Glider-leave. '
105 old Ru e, the Hunter; or, The Crow Captive. By Captain
Hamilton Holmes.
119 The Mad llnntert or, lheCave of Death. By Barium
194 Tinny. the Texan: or, The Young Champion. )7 Gaol-go

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198 The You]: Privateer: or,1‘nc Pinto’c Stronghold. By
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148 Sharp Sum : or, The Advonturu ol 3 Fricndlcu Boy. 3, J.
Alexander Patten. ‘ ‘
027 Hunky Darrell. 'i‘ra par. or, The Gm: Ranger olth Yul-

 

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901 Forum: Fear-n a ht the New Y a‘k Boy. B G. 1. Mill.
066 Kilih’nr. the u do; 1r.DIvy CMkfll'l cold Trail.

*1 E i: C. D. Warren.
:93 nil-«'2‘:in m. Duke-Eyed Trapper; «.11.. we oi o. cur.
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888 'ghg‘t‘kyml‘lgtetitivel 0". A 303’" "IN ‘0! W9 Illd Hour.
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850 “yd “tilpfifége ul‘llVel' Rover; or. The Brother’s ’30.
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nan Kilommelzuinm Rommel Domain. 3 LEI!“
874 (Sold-limit 'l‘omt nr. nnn’l Donhlr M‘m" { 9 ll. “an.
876 gnlil'ornla Joe’a First :l‘ruil. By Co and Thoma

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413 Billy llanlllfllllcll. the amt camber. By r. s. Winthrop.
‘75 The Dim-k SHE. By 0 n8 Warner. A
4 4 Domain-he Die and "in Three [I'lldhlua '7
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580 The Cowboy Dulce. By Edwin Brooke ram,
55% Ariel the At iota. By David Druid. .
585 wm Wu era, tic Bov hmt. By [Lingom
682 The Don “euotyive’a Double. By Gould Carlton.
7B] Maverick More the Arizona Detective; or.Thc turd
Urkon Paco. y Wll laenbee.
809 Don Danton, the Gent from Denver. By King Keene, 010:.
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Deadwood Diek Novels.

1 Deadwood Dis-k, the I'rnn-e oi the Rand.
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2 i Deadwood Dlel.‘~ Deilanee; or, Double-Daggers.

28 Deadwood Dlel. In Dlngnlue; or, linll‘nl; Ben

85 Deadwood Diek In Illn Car-tie.

42 Deadwood Dlek’u Bonanza; Hr, The Phantom Miner.
49 Deadwood Dick In Danger: unomsnatlll.

57 Deadwood DIeL‘a Eagles; M, The I'anis oi Flood Bar.

Dlek on Dee : ur. Calamity .' Ine,thu llerolne
 Llaui.  or. Corduroy Charlie.
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::|Iell‘('n lif\ lee; ‘ur, The Double Crorm Sign.
e an Deteet \‘e.
Diek‘n Double: 0r. The. Gorgon‘s Gulch Ghost.
Dlek‘u Ilome liaise; or, illundu ilili.
Dlek'u Big fitrlke or. A (hunts of Gold.
Dick 01' Dead woo : or, The Picked Party.
Dlek'n Dream; or. The Rlvnifl of the Run .
DI('i('st \Vard; or, The Black Hill's Jezvhel.
line‘s: Ili’oonln .or, falflnllly Jane‘s Adventure.
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Dlek’a Death-Plant.
Dlek. A Romance of Rough and Tonghs.
Inc-Ii? Rivifle ‘nr,"fhe Spirit of Swamp Lake.
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Diek’n Deal; or, The Gold Brick of Oregon.
Dlek’u Dozen; or, The Fnkir oi'Phantmn Flats
Diek’n Dueatn; or, Days In the Di glngs.
lli'IIelifitinlteins-ed; or, The Terrible 'endettu.
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Dlek III Dead Pity.
Diek’n Diamonds.
Dlek in New York; or, A “Cute Co-o."
Dlek'u Dust; or, The Chained Hand.
Dick. Jr; Ur, The Crimson Crescent Sign.
  
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Deadwood Dick, .lr.’n. Raeket at 0111.1"! 10.
 =;1‘111:“'00(‘Il  gnzn. guru“; or, Blunernun Bill.
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4.41 Deadwood Illek. Jr" In Deadwood.
IIi'ead‘woot‘Ii  guys, (l‘olmmllet.
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Readwom}  :‘Ir.:u, lI’llglgilurns.
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“t-udwoofl  jr.;n, 'F'rotegee.
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Deadwood Dlek, Jr.'n, Danger Duekl.
Deadwood chln. Jr.‘-. Dentin liunt.
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55- eat woo e ', r- n lotuun.
561 Deadwood Dlek. Jr”, in Ros-ton.
567 Deadwood Diek, Jr.. In Philadelphia.
327’: Reagwoot:  .Ir., InflI‘hieago.
7 en woos e ’. r., oat.
(Si-i Deadwood Dlek, Jr., In Denver.
590 Deadwood Diek. Jr.'n, Deeree.
505's Deadwood Dlek, Jr., In Iieelzehub’n Basin.
31; Reagwoog Riot, gr? at (ope filliltlld.
.. on woo e , r. I. ma v o my.
612 Deadwood Dlek. Jr., Ill Detroit.
61!! Deadwood Dirk. Jr., In Cincinnati.
6.2.1. Deadwood Diek. Jr., In Nevada.
680 Deadwood Diek, .lr., In No Man's Land.
666 Deadwood hlek. Jr., AI’ter the Queer.
612 Deadwood .lr., III Iluifalo.
64H Deadwood Dick, .1 r.’s, Chane Aerom- the Continent
651 Deadwood Dick. Jr.. Among the limugglers.
669 Deadwood Dirk, Jr.'n Insurance, Case.
666 Deadwood Diek, Jr.. aek In the Mines.
672 Deadwood Dlek. Jr., In Dnrango; or,“(la_thered In."
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690 Deadwood Dlek. Jr.’a. Dollars.
695 Deadwood .Ir.. at Danger Divide.
700 Deadwood Jr.‘u, Drop.
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Jr., In flan Francisco.
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BY “'51. 0. I’ATTEN.
629 Violet Vaneg the Velvet Sport: 07, The Jubilee oi‘ Jsektovvn.
665 Violet Vane A Victory; or. The Jasper City Clean Out.
693 Violet and Daisy. the Posy Yards.
705 Violet Vane’n Vow; M. The Crnity Detectlvo’s (fruit.
4 Violet Vane“- Ven eanee; nr.Tbe “'ipe Out.
0 Violet Vane’n Vern lot: or, The (hnuu at Collin City.
1 Violet Vane, tllu Vu-nirlioqnlnt Vidocq. or, S wort vn. Sport.
0 Violet Vane. the Vnnqulshud: or, The Lite . truagie.
68 Violet Vane’s Viulon; or, The Flay "and of Fate.
The Diamond Sport; or, The Double Face oi Bed Rock.
519 0a tun :Ilyutery ; or. Fire in Ono.
.61 Da Dare the bpul’l from Denvar.
597 0111 ombahell, tin: Rnngor Detective.
604 Iron Fern the Man oi Fire; or, Among thn Vultures.
619 The Boy '1 ram Detective: "'.The Double Griletnm
641 Dismal Dave's land I'ard; onTheClue toCant. Claw
651 Round Roy Frank. t .9 Young Anmtenr Detective
633 “.116 Vllil‘ull, i-ll'! lame-Range Rider.
71-1 Did Milery the Man from Missouri.
774- Clear-Grit Cal, the Nevur fine-me Detective.
789 Ran Sheridan, the Sunni Service Special.
806 Cowboy Steve, the Ranch Mascot.

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673 Headlight ilarry’s Iiazard; or, The Lightning Express

rtective.
691 Headlight Harry’s linui; or,'l‘he Railroad Ponds.
727 Headlight ilarry’n flirt-n; or, Mad Madge.
759 Ileadlight Harry's Heritage.
794 lleadli ht llarry's llunt; or. The Girlie of Gold.
I99 lilaek fineknkin; or, The Mankod Man or Death Canyon.
419 Kenneth, 1hr Knife-King; or. The Damned Six.
435 Little Lighti’oot. the Film- of the Woods.
.98 The Dandy Sport; nr.’l‘ho King Pin Conspiratnl'.

DY BUFFALO BILL (Ron. Wm. 1". Cody).

8 Kansas King; or. The Red Right Hand.
19 The Phantom 8 yr or,The Pliotof the Prairie.
‘5 Deadly-Eye. the Bnknowu Scout; or, The Bonded Brotherhood
68 Border Robin flood; or Ths Prairie var.
158 Fancy Frank of Colorado; or. The ‘I‘rsppcr's Tmt.

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Rouelmd Roll the H mrl.
80 Ronehnd Rob; or, NuguvtIM-d. 1th Knight.
'44 Rosebud Rob on "and; ur, ldyi, the Hirl Miner
88 Rosebud Roh'u Rea pearnnee: or, I'liotograpll Phil.
121 Rdncbud Rob‘n Cha lenge; or, Cinnamon (Tidp.

Deliver Doll.
 [Denver Ihfll. tile Iit'lt‘l live Queen. or, The lekeo's Surround
281 Denver Doll'n \‘letory; or. Skull and (Ir vssbonrs.
3N5 Denver Doli'n Deeoy ; or. Little Ilill’a Bonanza.
D96 Deliver Doll’s Drii‘t ; or. The Road Queen.

’ Yreiut Jim.
80" 1 reka Jim. the Gold-iluilu-rer; or, Thn Life Lottery.
879 Yreka Jlm'u Prize; or, The “'oinM .d' Wake-Up.
8&5 Yreka .il I‘s Joker: or. The Rivals oi Red Nose.
8ND \lrelna .iim’n New Iole; or, much: lien.
894 \ reka Jim 01’ Yuba Dam.

Deleetlve Fritz.

209 Fritl, the Bound-Boy Detective: or, llot Let-tie lame.
216 Fritz to the Front; or, The Ventriloquist Hunter.

Sierra Ham.
24 1 Sierra flam, thu Frantic-r Fern-rt; or. A Flster’» Devotion.
E48 Hierra Ram’s Reeret; or The Bloodv FootprlntI.
E53 flierra Sam’u I’ard; or. I'hu Angel «d Big Vista,
258 Sierra Ham's Seven; 0r,'l‘he Stolen Bride.
Kangaroo Kit.
61531 Kangaroo Kii; or. The Mysterious Miner.
‘89 Kangaroo Klt’n Racket: or. The Pride of Played-Ont.
Deteetlve Ftorien.

39 Death-Face, Ilutet'tlt'e; or, Life in New York.

69 The [in Deieetive; or. Guld Iiillr. the sharpshooter.

96 “'utch- lye Ihe Detective: ur, Ar.hs and Angels.
11: Gilt-Edged Diek. n... s i-rt pawn...
14.5 Captains Ferret. tlm ew York Dniecliyo.
16! New York Nell, the Boy-Girl Deactiivo.
226 The Arab Deteetive; or, Snoozcr, the Day Sharp.
991 Turk. the Boy Ferret.
325 Kelley, "It'h't‘V ‘6 C0.. the Dett‘etlt'I-a of Philadelphia.
346 Manhattan Mike, the llnwery Detective.
400 \Vrlnklen, the Night—“'atrh Detective.
416 High "at Harry, the Dane Ball Detective.
426 Ram Slabsiden. the Begun-Iin Detective.
434 Jim Beak and i’al, rivate Iletm‘llvo‘.

iither Novels- by E. L. “'heeler.

26 (lloven iIooi', the Bniialu Dmnon: or, The Iiilftil'r Vultures.

82 Rob \Vooli’; Uf,TIm (:lrl iirnll-Sllnt.

45 old A valanehe r or, Wild Edna, the Girl iirlgnnd.

5!: Jim liluduoe. .ir., the Iioy Pheaix.

61 liaekhorn III“; or. The Red Itiile Team.

92 (innada Chet ; 0r, Old Anaconda in Sitting Bull’s Camp.
118 Jack Hoyle the Young Snrcuintr-r.
125 Bonanza Dill. Miller; M Madam Mylti-ry, tho Forgor.
183 “on! liob the King of Iiantb nrku,
141 Solid Sam, the lior Road-Agent. or, Thu Branded Drum».
177 Nobb Nlek oI'Nevnda; or. The Sierras Sramps.
131 \Vild ‘rank Ill" Buckskin iirnvo; or. Lady Lily's Love.
2136 Apollo “ill, the 'I'rnil Tornado: or, Rowdy Kate.
340 Cyclone, Kit. the Young Gladiator; or, The Locked Valley.
278 Jumbo Joe, the liny Patrol; or. The Rival llelrs.
'99 A No. 1, the Dashin Toll-Taker.
808 'Liza Jane, the 'lir Miner; or. the ilOn-NOI’VGd Sport.
830 Little Mela-Shot; or. The Dead Face oIDsggersv-lllo.
858 First-C an Fred. Ihe Gem Il’ulll Gopher.
8 Nahob Ned; or. The Sucret of Sluh City.
389 Cool Kit, the. KII g of Kidv, or, A Villain‘s Vengeance.
488 Santa 1'0 Hal, the Slasher: ur. A S :n'n Yenkr'iuce.
486 Bealakin Sam, the Sparklen or, The Tribunal of Ten.

BY J. C. CD‘VDRICK.
Broadway Dilly Novels.

490 Broadway llllly. tho Bootbiack Bravo.

Broadway Billy’s Doodle; or, Cleo:lngaStran;e Cue.
iiroasrway RIIIy’s ‘Diiiikilty.”

“root-way Billy’s Death Rat-lief»

llroac way BilP-‘a Surprise Party.

Broadway liil y; 0r,The Buybelmctlve'l Bin Innlnv.
Broadway Billy’s Dead Aetx M, The Lesgne oi'Seven,
Broadway Dilly Abroad; or, The Bootblsck in Frisco.
Broadway Billy’s Rest; or,Beating Ssn Francisco’s Finest.
Broadway DI iy In Clover.

liroadway Dilly In Texas; or, The River Rustlers.
{roadway Billy’s rand.

roe. way Billy at Fanta Fe; or, The Clever Desi.
iroat way Billy‘s Full “and; or, The Gsmin Detective.
u..- way Billy’s Business.

liroad way Billy’s Oarionl Case.

Rroat way Dilly In Denver.

iroat way Billy’s Bargain; or, The Three Deteellvsa.
Broat way Billy: the Retriever Detective.

Iroat way Billy a Shadow Chase.

766 liroad‘ way Billy’s Beagles; or, The Trlo's Que-t.
Iroas way Rilly'u Team; or, Th-I Combine's Big Pull.
irom way Rilly’s Brigade: or. The Deld Allvr.
from way Rilly'a Queer Request.

liroat way Dilly Boiled.

805 Rrom way Diliy‘a [Ill nal Scoop.

810 Broadway Billy’s 11' pe Out.

0ther Novels by J. C. Cowdriek.

860 Silver-Mask, the Rim oi Mystery; or, The Golden Keys.
369 Riva-ta, the Gold King; or, ForSsvan Years Dem.
490 The Detoctive's A prontlee; or, A Boy Without s Nuns.
494 Cibata John; or. red-Hot Tunes st Ante Bar.
439 Handy Sam, the Street Scout.
467 Dileo Dan. the Daisy Dude.
506 Rodllgllt Ralph the Prince of the Road.
524 The Engineer Deteetive; or, Redi‘ight Rslph's Resolve.
549 Mart, the Night Exprrlll Detective.
571 Air-Line Luke. the Young Engineer; or The Double Cue.
592 The Roy Pinkerton; or, Running the ltuscnls Out.
615 Fighting llarr the Chief of Chained Cyclone.
640 Bareback Bet , Ihe Centaur oi the Circle.

47 pewrlter Tilly. the Merchant's Ward.
6’59 oonlight Morgan, the " Piscnest " Man of Auto Bu.

RY LIEUT. A. K. SIMS.

5S9 Tom-Cat and i’nrd; or. The Dead Sat at Silver City.
6'32 'l‘ovn-(‘at’n Triad; or. Th.- Ail‘..ir ai Tombstone.

681 Tom Cat's Terrible Task; or. The Cowboy Detective.
688 Torn-Cat’s Triumph; or. Blsck Dan's Great Combins.
546 Captains (‘aetnu the Chaparral Pork; or. Josh’s Ten Strike.
568 The Dandy of Dodge; or. Rmtlinz Ior Millions.

576 The “liver Sport; or. .losh Peppe'mint‘s Jubilee.

588 Bali's-on Sol. the Man With a Shsdnw

601 "appfi' “nan, the Dutch Vidncq: or, HotTimes at Round-Up
611 Dildo Barnacle, the Detective Hercules.

646 Cowboy fluid. the Cattle—Range Detective.

657 Warbi llg \Villlaln, the Mountain Monatebanh.

665 Jolly Jeremiah, the Plains Detective.

676 Signal limo the Lookout Scout.

689 Billy (Ear-g Spy; or, The Mvslrrv of Two Lives.
699 Rimp e film, i e macho Banter; or. For lg Stalin.

712 The Me-meri-t floor-t; M, The Myst-Iliad Detsctlvo.
768 Toltee Tom, the Mad Prospector.

745 Kansas Jim. the Cross-Cut Detective.

761 Mar minke, the MnItoager Detective.

    

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Deieeilve Dlek Doom.

Diek Doom'n Death-Grip; or. The. [ll-inclin- hy Dl-llliny.
Dleh Dooln’u Dentlny; or, The liiver illarklee's ’I'crror.
Dieh Doom; orI 'I la- Sharps and Shark». oi New York.
’04 Diek Doom In lion-ton; or, A Man oi Many Masks.
93 Dlek Doom In Fillet-go.
“m Diek Doom In the Wild “'ent.
03 Dis-k Doom'n (‘Iean sweep; or, Five Links in a ('lne.
808 Diek Doom’n Deal h ('ine.
~ Dashing (‘hnrlle.
s :19 Dashing Charlie; or The Kl'llilll'ii)‘ TI-ndo-rhvol’s First Traii.
706 Dauhing (‘harlle'n Destiny; or, The Rem-gade's Captive.
760 Dav-hing ('harlie‘n I’awnee l’ard.
766 Dan-hing Charlie, the III'N'llel‘.

Ruek 'l‘avlor, (Ruifaio Rlll’n (‘owbo Chief.)
497 Dnek Taylor, King oi the Cowboys. y
737 ""017 Taylor, the (‘nnianrile‘e (.‘a dive. '
743 Buek Taylor-m lloyn; (-r, The Re Riders ui‘the Rio Grando.

l’awnee Bill.
500 Pawnee "III, the Prairie Shadower.
71 Pawnee. Bill: or. (‘m-i, the Mud Cowboy.
719 l’awnee Rill'n Pledge; nr. The Cowboy‘sDoom.
725 Pawnee "iii; ur,1)nringllick.
Deieetlve RedI'ern.
Redi‘ern’n (‘urioun (‘auei 4". '“l' RIVHI Slimm-
Redi'ern at Devil’n Rant-h: "r. Tiu- Sharp from Texas.
Redi'ern’n "lab "and; or Iilne .Int‘krt.
Redi'ern’n Last ’i‘rnil; or, I‘ll» lied Sombrero Range”.
Red Ralph.

Red Ralph‘s Rune; or, The ilnrcnnel-r Midnhi vmnn.
Red Ralph’s Bold Game; nr.'i'he Wizard . allwr.
170d Itilivh, the Shadow”, Ur, The Frerhuntcr's Legacy.

Butterfly Dilly, (Ruli'nlo iilll‘l Paul.)
644 Butterfly 1 Illy’e Div-guise.
650 Butterfly Billy, the l'nnv l’xprt-ss Rider.
656 Rutter-11y liilly'u Man ilnni.
662 Rutterin Biliy‘a Bonanza.
Kent, the ('nrd King.
Kent Kingdom or, The (in IV of the (Ii-rrlsnd.
kent Kingdon'n Hhadower; nr Ille (‘ard Queen.
Kent Kingdon'u Duel; ill‘, 'l‘n.- Surgeon Smart.
kent Klagdon‘a Doom; srl’. The Buckskin Avenger.
Lafitte. the Pirate.
545 Lailite Run Down 4; er, The Hamlin-«rs oi’ Barrntaria.
550 Lniltte‘n Legaey: or. Tl..- Avrnging Son.
555 Lalltte'n Coni‘euion; or, The Crcnic C! rsair.
The Dueluskln Brothers.
520 Bueknhln 1"", III!‘ ('omnnrln- Shadow,
525 The Ruekrkin Brothers In Texan.
530 The liaelmki-I lloweru; or. ’l‘ia- Cowboy mun”, ,
585 The lineknkin Rovers-g Ill‘,Ti)u l’ruirie Fugitiv».
540 The. ineknkia I’ardu' fluent; or, Captain Ku-Kiux.
The Royal Middy.
506 The Royal Middy ; or. The Shark and the Sea Cat.
507 The Royal Mlddy‘n Lnek; nr,’l‘hu Iluntm Midnhipmsn.
511 The Royal Middy‘u Foe.
“'Izard “'lli.
450 \Yizard \i'IIlt 0?. 'l'he liny Ferret 0! New York.
45-1 “’izard “'Ill’s Street Scouts.
474 “'Izard \Vill'u Paul or. Fin-ra. the Flower Girl.
488 Wizard “'Ill‘u Last lane; or. The Ferrel)! Ailuat.
Dunean Dare.
429 Duncan Dare. 1hr Boy Refugee.
488 Dans-an Dare‘l Flat; or. A Cabin Boy’s Luck.
487 Dnnean Dare'u I’rlle; or, The Sea Rnidcr
441 Dunc-an Dure‘n Secret; or,The Ocean Firefly.
The Young (‘onuplraton
409 Iaodor. the 1 onus Conupirator; or. The Fatal Imagine.
407 lsodor'n Double .haue; 1»,le I}? Insurgent. -
412 lsodor‘n War-Cloud Cruise; or, be Wild Ynchtsman.
Buffalo Bill.
216 “DIOR "III. the Prince oi the Reins.
922 Diaon Bill‘s Clue; or, Grit, the Bravo Sport.
Dead flhot Dandy.
804 Dead Shot Dandy’u Dilemma.
808 Dead Shot Dandy'u Double; or, Keno Kit.
914 Dead Shot Dandy’s Defiance; or. The lio Bugler.
607 Dead Shot Dandy‘n Chief; or, The River tectlvo.
Merle Monte.
245 Merle Monte)- Leap for Life.
250 Merle Monte's Mutiny; or. Brandt, the Buccsnsor.
264 Merle Monte’n Treasure II and.
B69 Merle Monte the Condemned.
970 Merle Manw’a Crnlae; or. “'Ihe (-‘old Ship ” Chase. ’
830 Merle ,‘I ontc'u Fate; or, The Pirate's Pride.
.84 Merle Honte’n Pledge; or, The Sea Mursndsr.
The Kid Glove Ii ort.
197 The Kid Glove Hport; or. tht e Grit, the Wild Rider.
204 The Kid Glove Sport’s: Doom; or, Buffalo Bill,
Pony Expreus Rider.

Other Novels by Colonel Ingraham.

731 Ruth Redmond, the Girl Shadower.
636 Orlando. the Ocean Free Flag.
617 Ralph, the Dead-Shot Heout.
602 The Vagabond oi'the Mince.
597 The Texan Deteetive; or, The Black Drawn.
591 Delmonte, the Young Sea wer; or, The Avenging Sailor.
590 The Dutealt Cadet; or. The False Detective.
495 Arizona Joe; or, The Buy Yard of Texss .lsck.
487 Nevada Ned. the Revolvzr Ranger
468 Neptune Ned, the llny Coaster; or. Pirate in Spite.
462 The Sailor Boy \Vanderer; or. The Born Guide.
446 Ilaphazard llarr : or. The Sea Sch grace.
893 The Red Claape llandn; or. The 0y Lieutenant.
887 \Vnr Mil Will. the Traitor Guide.
838 The ndlun i’llot; or, The Search {or Plrste Island.
877 Donodel. the Boy Rover or.Tbe Flagloss Schooner.
287 Billy Blue-Eyes, of the I I0 Grande.
237 Lone Star the Cowboy Ca tsin.
929 Crimson Kate, the Girl rniier; or,'l'he Cowboy’s Triumph-
116 The Ilnmlar Captain; or. The Hermit of Hell Gate.
111 The Sea-Devil; or. The hildshipmnn’s Legacy.
109 Dick Dead-Eye, the Sinnggler; or, The Cruise oi' the Vixen.
75 The Roy Duelist; or, The Cruise oi' the Ses-Woli.
62 The Shadow Ship; or, The Rival Lieumnsnu.
24 Diamond Dirk; or, The Mystery of the Yellowstone.
17 Ralph Roy, the Boy Buccanfier; or. The Fugitive Yacht.
7 The Flying Yankee; or, The Ocesn Outcast.

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