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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-07-15
FAIRY RINGS.
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Several species of mushrooms grow In
such a fashion on our lawns and
meadows that they often form regular
and almost perfect rings or circles.
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the rings of one particular species,
known Ia b]utaUistS As Marasmius
prcadrS. To suit. however. our own
purpose we sNali name these fungi fairy
caps as Ia their turui. and fairy bread
as 10 their substance. for no dainty hips
of our modern fairies should ucsplSr the
delicate morscl these plants otler MS
either in their natural state or when
prepared for the table by an expert
fairy tribe deserve a great deal more
attention tlnn they have received in
the past. Their peculiar habits, their
pleasing appearance and great useful
ness as a delicate food, should make
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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-07-15

Laura--IIave you read that new
story. "They That Sit in the Dark?"
FIora-No. It's q love atory, isn't it?
Cincinnati Enquirer.
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Something to Depend On.

Mr.. James Jones, OF the drug firm O
Jones 4 Son, Cowden, ILL.,, in speaking q,
DIR. Kings New Discovery, says that last
winter his wife was attacked with la
grippe. and her case.grew so serious that
physicians at Cowden and Rama could dc
nothing for her. 1t seemed to develope
into hasty consumption. Having DR..
Kings New Discovery in store, and sell
ling lots OF it, he took a bottle home.
and to the surprise of all she began to
get better from first dose, and half dozen
dollar bottles cured her sound and well.
DR.. Kings New Discovery tor consump
ton. coughs and colds is guaranteed to
do this good work. Tryiit. Free trial
bottles at d. T. Macdonald's drug store.
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"Tbey are mounted Cossacks return
ing from the search, he said confident
~. 1T will soon be safe for as TO
leave"
But will they give up the pursuit
entirelyr inquired Phil.
eyes. 30 far as concerns the soldiers
In garrison at the Mines" answered
Piatoff. "Of course our sscape, With
full descriptions. has been telegraphUd
I'll over Siberia. and at every villass
end posting station they win Ne On -
lookout for MS, but we will keep away
from all such dangerous places; trust
me for that"
The change in PlatofY during the
last few days had been marvellous He
actually seemed to have grown taller,
and the weary. hopeless expression hsd
departed from his face, leaving u bsASht
and sparkling with animation. His
taciturn. moody disposition was gone,
and he beguiled the weary hours spent
In the cavern with tales and incidents
that were absorbingly interesting to
the boys. Thus the time went swiftly
by, and they woke on the sixth morn
ing to find the air mild and damp and
q drizzling rain coming down steadily.
"This puts an end to all pursuit that
may still be going on. F" said Platoff.
1T is impossible for horsemen to trav-
ell through the slushy snow. Today we
will spend in packing up and preparing
for the start"
"But how can we travel better than
horses in such weather." asked Maurice.
wait till tomorrow" said PlatofY
knowingly. "Theie may be a change.
The Russians prediction was still
unfulflled when evening came, but
some time during the night Maurice
woke and sat up shivering. Outside he
heard the wind roaring, and GOLD air
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gether.
heard in the distance that seemed to
grow more distinct each second. PlatoR
threw himself upon his knees and put
his ear to the ground. "As thought,
he exclaimed, "the mounted Cossaoks
are coming. They will spread In all di-
rections and carry on the search In
squads of three and four. Now is the
time to show your speed. Here, give
me hand, each Of you"
He dashed off again, fairly dragging
his companions with him. Faster and
faster they ran, louder and louder grew
the trampling of hoofs in their rear,
and then with sudden effort they
checked themselves on the bank Of the
Kara.
Here we are'' exclaimed Platof
fervently. "There is one important
thing in our favor. The direction In
which we must go is the very last one
that will be suspected. But 1t will be
terrible ordeal and full Of suffering
Can you endure 1t. do you think9"
"what do you meanr' asked Mau-
rice, not quite catching his meaning.
1.-THE water" was the reply, "the
icy channel Of the river. We must wade
for several miles. 1t Is our last and on
ly hope"
Little wonder that the boys recoiled
at this prospect They were suffering
intensely now from the bitter cold.
Platoff gave them no time for delibera-
ton, .ta E
He plunged sturdily off the bank into
the running water. and they followed
without hesitation. The Kara is river
only in name. The channel Is shallow
and not more than 80 yards broad at
the widest part. The water flows swift
ly over gravel bed and among big
stones that rise In profusion above the
surface. Being fed entirely BY noun
tain springs, II never freezes IN winter,
though a fringe Of ice forms on the
edges and floating cakes are borne down
with the current. The fugitives waded
into midstream through water waist
deep.
1--WE must throw these bloodhounds
of the track" said Platof. "and I
think know how to do it."
He led the way across TO the other
shore and climbed out ON the bank.
"Now come with me-" he said 10
Maurice, mo, you stay here. right %
this rock" be added 70 Phil. who SSatt
ed to follow. 1.-TWO Of rs VIII b
snough." "a =. s.eM st4.
He, dashed "a, strtght angles 30 she
stream and halted 30 or 20 yards from
ne bank. Then. still facing forward, he
logan 10 take great strides backward
Inward the river. bidding Maurios 70 DO
the same. ,,. 80 -. y ...--- :
"it will appear a. though thGFe &1ee
suur ot us !" Be ssaarhsE ~ &6s
: IN - III - 6 RI -
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answered by shoIE and Then aXokKs0
ana another boom Numbered from IN
little cannon in the courtyard and ths
echoes quivered through the valley.
Platof leaped to his feet. "The alarm
gunP he exclaimed. 1.-THE whole set-
Element knows we are free. Run as Won
never ran before and keep me always
In sight"
With great strides he plunged fns-
ward over the snow. Close at his heels
came Maurice and Phil, amazed at their
own speed. The sentry. catching feet
Ing glimpse of the fugitives, raised his
rifle and fired. The bullet whistled
overhead he fred again and again.
shooting aimlessly into the night
SIX times the rife cracked. and the
red flash blazed briefly atbwart the
darkness. Then came silence, an omi.
nous, fateful calm, and the daring fugi-
tives fleeing across the valley heard
nothing but the rapid tramp of their
own footsteps. In single file they sped
over the deepening snow, facing the
cutting blast and breathing quickly
through olinched teeth.
Platof ran at the head. every muscle
strained, his ears alert to catch the
faintest sound. From time to time he
uttered cheering words to his compan-
ions.
Before them and on both sides was
darkness, but looking over their shout
ders they saw the twinkling lights Of
the prison still pei .,ously close at hand.
Twice Maurice stumbled, exhausted
by the fearful strain, but Platoff drag
ged him to his feet with new encourage
ment.
Then Phil gave out almost entirely,
and his companions had to help him
along between them.
'You must keep up" said Platoff
impatiently. "See, we are on the down.
ward slope now. The river is not far
off. Once there we are comparatively
safe. -
Listen. What is that?'' cried Maui
rice. and as he spoke dull noise was
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The three-year-old boy Of J. A. John
son, of Lynn Center, H., is subject to
attacks Of Group. MIR. johnson Is sat
isfied thatthe timely use OF Chamberlain
Cough Remedy, during a severe attack,
saved his little boys life. He is In the
drug business, member OF the Arm Of
johnson Bros. Of that place; and they
handle a great many patent medicines
for throat and lung diseases. He had all
these to chose from, and skifled phys
clans ready to respond to his can. bot
selected this remedy for use IN his own
family at a. time when HE child's life was
in danger, because be knew Il to be sup
erior to any other, and famous the couh-
Try oyer for It's cure Of Group. Mr.. John
son says this Ia The best selii6g cough
medicine they handle and that Il gives
splendid satisi6ctioo Ia all cases. Sold
by Sodergren 4 Sodergren druggists.
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Jubilee Year.

This being Jubilee Year OF the I'm.
proved Order OF Red Men, the Great Sa
chem Robert Winery OF Grand Rapids,
has granted dispensation to Red
Jacket Tribe No. AZ, to admit pale faces
at almost charter fees. This is great
opportunity when you get to understand
that it is a four degree order. All those
who wish to take advantage Of the sams
can do 80 by applying to
WILLIAM III. HODGES, Hecla.
JOHN ID. Rowe, Tamarack.
JAMES OLIVER. Red Jacket.
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CHAPTER xv1n.
OFF At LAST.

The party pressed eagerly forward
and were soon standing In the shadow
Of the pines. The trees were indeed sew
en- in number. all Of mammoth size and
growing close together on the vs:y
verge of the cliff. Huge rocks were
scattered about In all directions
"Now for the cave" said .Platoff. as
he began to go over the ground inclosed
by the seven trees. inspecting every
stone and peeringn into each Granny.
The boys Joined in the search. but In
spite of their efforts the location Of the
cave remained undiscovered. With
nervous haste they went d, ovw tho
ground again aud again. afraid 10 con-
fess their own fears. .s
Finally Maurice crept 10 the verge Of
The oliff and looked down. The rock
had sheer descent for . Distance Of 20
OF 50 feet. At its bssel the hill sloped
more gradually toward the valley. Four
feet below the edge WEE q narrow plat
form on which grew few scrubby Pine
Imp ,imp.lled by ! asnsuI.r impui..
Msurlce oaptiqusfx iuvvrsd blHsslt -
this edge. and stocpf.g iow wss con-
ftpnted By hole q hnSs.se1Aas Alssk-
..TM cave tho peysr'- - Eisd md
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from the search"
was drifting down the cavern's mouth.
Wrapping some of the abandoned clothes
about him, he fell asleep again. Then
he began to dream. He was riding on
horseback over q snowy plain that
stretched far In the distance. BY his
side, mounted ON black horse, was
Lora Melikoff, her dark hair streaming
in the wind, her cheeks aglow with ex-
oitement. A steady tramp. tramp was
ringing in his ears-the din of the pur-
suing Cossacks-and ever and anon ri
fies cracked sharply and the whistling
bullets Kissed overhead. But suddenly
the plain vanished. and great black
gulf was before them. Faster and fast
or sped the horses, still closer came the
awful chasm, and now they were tread
ting on the brink. Crash, crashl They
toppled over the edge Then came q
ringing voice In his ear and hand ON
his shoulder:
Come, get up The morning has
come and the rain Is over
Maurice sat erect. rubbing his eyes
with his fista "Lora-where Is Lora?''
he asked
"Ah, you have been dreaming" said
Platoff, with merry laugh. "Come
out to the ledge. Did not predict a
change In the weather. Well. it Is al
ready here, and tonight we may bid
farewell TO our cavern"
He led the boys to the opening, and
the first touch of the cold. piercing air
made them shiver. A cry Of astonish-
ment burst from their lips. The sky
was intensely blue and clear, and in
the sunlight, as far as the eye could
reach, hillside, valley and plain spar
killed. like myriads Of diamonds
1.-THE cold is intense" remarked Pla-
tof. "but it has done us good service.
An icy crust has formed ON the SNOW
overnight that will bear ms. At the
came time IL is not strong enough for
horsemen. Our opportunity for escape
could not be better. At shutdown we
will be off-oR for Vladivostok and
freedom"
The brave Russians voice shook with
emotion, and "a tear trickled slowly
down his cheek. Brief as that day real
ly was, 1t seemed an eternity to the
impatient fugitives The provisions
Of which a considerable supply remain
ed-were divided into packages, one for
each man.
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CHAPTER XVI.
FREE.


Yes, yes, exclaimed Platoff. "Wss
] blind not to think Of it before? Pass me
mat log out as quickly as possible. But
Is moro dangerous" he added.
From the top Of the stockade we may
Pc seen by the men on guard in the SEN
Try boxes outside, but it is our last
aance. We must not think of the risk. {"
During this conversation PlatoF was
sanding in the narrow avenue in
Plain view Of any sentry who might
nance that way, and just around the
eNs were 10 or 80 armed soldiers.
maurice and Phil lifted the heavy log
na showed one end at right angles
through the opening. It stuck fast sew
sai times, but Platoff by main force
ragged 1t clear. and lifting 1t In his
rms placed 1t at slight angle against
he stockade.
NOW come on" he whispered, and
sting Maurice through the hole he
.sed him to the top Of the log. Bid
ns him cling firmly 10 the boards, he
Donted behind him. A clever spring
uueo him ON Maurioe's shoulders, and
second later he was straddling the
bckade
Sthe coast olear''' whispered Maui
rlatoff made no reply. His face ex-
used sudden terror, but the darkness
."eaied this from his companions.
~ distance from Maurioe's head to
np OF the stockade was less than
fieet. Bending down In silence, Pia-
grasped the lads outstretohed
anus and drew him quickly to the top.
ni instantly gained the vacant place
'ne log. and in less time than IL
100 70 tell he. too, was safely on the
mmit Of the stocksda
not sound for your livesr' whis-
% Platoff, and with q trembling
~ ne pointed through the driving
~ :. +" dark object some 90 yards dis
.ne sentry" he whispered. "His
- turned. We must drop together
run. Don't lose sight Of me-"
~ THIS moment, when. the danger
: most critical q startling interrup-
oame from the prison yard. Round
tiont angle strobe q sentinel. rife
'aouider, He marched down the ave-
= 0eneath the very noses Of the fright
A., 'ueitives staring straight ahead
-, the visor Of bis oap. He, failed to
we log protecting hom the stock
'ao' catching his foot on the end,
tho no went with crash full length
lump "np Qutok," whispered PiatoT,
az ~ snree speapg from the stockads
\. I h landing bssvily On tho snowy
~oa,t RIA ;, 40 Plato0, Follow
~ hands and .fneoS !" He $1,000
Vi into NE dsskDDcSss y : spweed witch
Sys focnd dianoult 10 cQuni.
ns 70 their right tbsy saw tbs
sa S sill moAsoniess It bis .posx
'ner he W. fsoiva IT,. q not Il
iaposstbas b III FooS by foot
- TIE eoaESd& lbaaGd. and still
' - W. - :. Then On tho
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fro BE Continued
wanted worn For Paps.

Philadelphia was treated TO novel
sight the other day. A little girl. APP
parently about 8 years of age. trudged
mp Chestnut street carrying pole from
which was suspended a plscard bearing
these words. Work wanted for my
papa" 4i
The child was immediately neat,
despite her poverty stricken appearance.
Close behind her plodded the little ones
father, leading a boy about 6. The man
was M Braesch, a pocketbook maker.
Of 1l42 Carpenter street. Camden.
Chicago Tribune
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Slowly along the crowded street 90, ,...
Marking with reverent look zach passer q fnca
Seeking. and not IN vain m each 70 trace
That primal soul whereof ne 70 the show.
For here stiil move, by many eyes unseen
The blessed gods that erst olympus Kept.
Through every Euise. these lofty forms serene
Declare the all holding fifs hath never slept.
hath been Il.
And every tear that hrs nd eyes have wspt
A1ns for mai The heavsniy vtsisanes- az
We greet them sim - most unwelcoms gusste,
Answering their smile With hssefui Ioohs
askanca, 1899. y .,--as ~---t
Vbsk nered spsseh WITH foolish .hittsr Sssts
Dat. On. whet y n 10 imperial Ssvs
xane snm pous ~gsy sefases ~ ~ eveS
-oksSso A. pnnA n CAAsaeo Rssosa
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rhe Finlandsrs,

Mutual Fire Insurance company Of
Houghton and Keweenaw counties, or
ganized in 1890 according to the LEWIS az
the State OF Michigan, will insure proper.
ty OF It's members. Have paid fire Iosses
over "a, 900 and dividends nearly Sc, 600
during the last seyen years to members
Of Ave years standing. On the first dag
OF July, the company had SAL men,
bers. $466,943 worth OF property in
sured and $11.121.13 In treasury. For
further particulars apply to the under.
signed. JOHN BLoMovIsr, President.
ALEX LENoNEN, Secretary.
Office, 448 Pine street. upstairs dRs
Jacket.
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,c,,xrirht. 1897, by the woolfau Publishing
!0AsS Company.l

s0rovrfght 1891. by the Woouhu fuDosnin8
Company.l
t,hspter Vladimir Saradoff. Russian.
heIng heir to the fortune of his nephew. Maui
vce.Bammond an American. In case of his
nephew s death, conspires to have him sent to
Russia in order to get him In his power II
Hammond and his friend Philip Danvers ar
1--WE at St. Petersburg and Saradoff lays plans
"a have them arrested as conspirators against
the government. III and IV-Hammond at a
review saves the live of Col. Jaroslav. Pro-
ceedIng TO Mosrow they are arrested and sent
10 sboria On the way the boat on which
they travel catches fire, and they, with two
other conyicts, escape In a skiff.
[coNrNUEol i
. 1.-THE coast is clear" said Platoff
Iter a brief survey. 1.-THE glare from
the fires is visible at each end Of the
passage, but don't think there is much
danger Of being disturbed. don't in
tend to run any risks, though; so you
two will remain inside till all is ready"
He nimbly orept through the aper-
ture, and with the bayonet began to
work at one of the big boards of the
palisade.
twas evidently harder task than
be had anticipated. He inserted his bay
onet first ON one side, then on the 9TH
en-, but the board was firmly in place.
Then he put too much strength into
the effort. and his weapon snapped
sharply in two. At this critical moment
death and disaster stared the fugitives
In the face. Their best weapon broken,
Of what avail would be the knife or the
wedge? Platoff flung the fragments ON
the ground and turned 10 the boys with
gesture Of despair.
II fear we are lost" he said hoarse.
". "The stockade is firmer than sup
posed. 1t is impossible to loosen any
OF the planks without tools. And even
now our time must be nearly up"
AAh, ! have plan," whispered
Maurice. "The stockade cannot be more
than 10 feet high. Take this log outside
and stand it on end. Twill mount the
log, and You, Platon, shall climb over
my back TO the top. You are strong
enough to pull as both after you, are
you nots"
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Lake Linden stage.

Stage leaves Pearce's livery stabk
Lake Linden, every day at 8 a. m, 10 q
m, 1 and A p. m. Stageleaves McCluret
livery stable, Red Jacket, at 8 a. IN, 1e
q. m, and 1 and A. p. m.
THOMAS PEARCE,
JAMES MCCLURE,
Proprietors.
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Do you wish to protect your houset
Ii so coat it with Hecht & Znmmackt
celebrated paint. Your neighbors have
used it and will recommend it. Get il at
Z. Ryan's.
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In parlor, dining room or bed room
furniture we have a large new assert
ment in brass. iron and popular woods
to suit your tast and pocket. f. RYAN.
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Grease spots, pitch, tar, paint, etc.
can positively be removed without the
slightest injury by our new French pro
cess oil clothes cleaning.
MICHIGAN DYE WoHKs.
Over 312 Fifth Street,
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Portage Lake and Lake Superior Ice
company headquarters at Slattery 4
Ryan's. Telephone connections. Jamef
Allen. manager
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Big bargains in stockings, II cents
per pair, all wool. Gentleman's white
handkerchiefs, one half dozen IL cents at
M. Gittler's.
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We have all kinds ofbrushes, ysrnishes
oils. colors in oil. etc. s. OLSON.
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We sell the celebrated Sherwin- williasu
paints. s. OLSON.
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To be sold my grey horse which has
been used in the the pop team. Apply to
Joseph James. Pine street.
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Vife AmuI ID Wllu anu u6sOldJ6 Lie
post road follows the river, Of course,
with stations at long intervals, but we
must avoid that There are wolves and
deer In the hills and fish In the river.
while In the vicinity of Vladivostok
fierce tigers are said 10 abound. But
with our arms we need have little cause
for fear. !" Platoff spoke more fully CON-
corning the valley Of the Amur, an
swering the boys questions with o
readiness that proved him to be 40
Quainted with the general nature Of the
country. ,..
At last. after q hearty meal, they
went to sleep with 4 feeling Of absolute
security.
When they awoke, twas apparently
late In the afternoon. II was still snow
ing. and 90 thfck1y that from the mouth
Of the cavern it was impossible to see
any distance into the valley t.,
For several days this Storm, contip-
ned. and the fuRitives felt thankful In
deed for their secure refuge. The time
passed monotonously, It is true. but
they had plenty TO eat and were coTn-
fortably warm. !. Melted snow supplied
them with water.
On the fourth day 4, tho. weather
changed. becoming clear md cold
From the ledge. II was possible. TO see
across the valley to thu settlements The
prison and many Of the houses were. IN
plain view, but at such Distance II
seemed peaceful and Rsxope. 40. 4 ,.,s..s..
Late, thst a6tenQpn. bsfqp ~ Asp
[ Hsb s@,
di6arcnt directiouA