davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1910-04-07

you a certain degree of courage, con-
siderable shrewdness and any amount
of insolence. But you are making a
sad mistake If you hope to force your
way into high society simply because
you happened to kill a Chinaman or
two on the Amur. You may take ad-
vantage of my cousins good nature.
but you can not impose on the rest
Of us. The best thing for you to do is
to accept a good, substantial check
for your services to the family, and
take yourself OF. How much shall II
be?"-and he pulled a check-book
from his pocket Better take my
advice and accept 1t now, while we
are in the mood. and the offer is
open"
Upon my soul" exclaimed Kou-
kolnik
Il suppose that shall be offended
at this later" drawled Hardy. when
| get to thinking over IT, At the pres
ent you are too interesting as a study
in-ah-zoology. / do not believe
there is such another boor and ruf1an
living in all Moscow as you. Certain
ly, the Russians OF the better class
that have met thus far have all been
gentlemen"
Il trust this doesn't bore you,
Alexieff, nor you, general" said Ro-
manor. but | really must settle with
this fellow once and for all, and have
II over with. | met him first in Japan,
where he played me a low trick, for
which he, no doubt, received money
from the japanese authorities. He be-
came infatuated with a woman of dis
reputable character there. and he and
the woman had me put on a boat, os-
tensibly sailing for Vladivostok.
soon found out that / was to be i'm
prisoned or put to death. This fellow
remained in Japan with his paramount,
and he came on here afterward at his
since by the police, and 1t is certain
that he is an enemy of the govern
ment, and perhaps a Japanese spy.
1t is known that he consorts with
Jews, and / strongly suspect that he
is himself an American Jew. The Ro-
manor family is, unfortunately, under
certain obligations TO him, for which
] am Offering to pay him literally.
Come. now, my man. how much shall
it be?"
There must surely be some mis-
take here" said Gortschakov. Il was
introduced to Mr.. Hardy by the prin-
cess, who recommended him 20 me as
possible friend. What have you to
say to these accusations Of the prince,
Mr.. Hardy?"
Nothing" replied the American,
save that If we we're not under the
roof of lady, should tell Romanoff
that l can not believe that he is mis-
taken"
you would have us think them
suggested Gortchakov.
that he is undoubtedly lying!"
Have a carel" cried Romanof,
raising his voice. do not presume
too far on the protection of the prin'
cess! Once more and for the last
time, l ask you, how much do you
want?"-and he thrust the check book
under Hardys nose,
you are positively growing tire.
some." said Hardy. and he Tipped the
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1910-04-07
SYNOPSIS.

Frederick Hardy, a fashionable Boston
society man. lost his wealth, was Jltsa
by a girl and sent by friend 10 tshS
charge OF an American Trading COMPANY
store in Russia. On his journey through
Japan he met stapleton Neville, sup
posedly an Englishman. Ihey asreeu "
go together TO Russia. because OF sus
picious circumstances they were several
times molested by the Japanese. haIus
was arrested and found upon ms psrs.on
HARDY was proven gultless. On tram
he met Aisome Sano, daughter OF SaR
merchant In Neville's shoes Jap iouhu
russian spy Hardy departed for Rus,
STA on a steamer. which was wrecked
shortly afterward He was rescued by
Vostok he was well treated. He started
Tor Siberia, meeting Princess Romanovna
on the train. Hardy boarded a Nessel LOT
EXPERIENCES as a rifle shot. The steamer
maid were attacked by Chinese. Hardy
Hardy Tor his heroisrn. Manchurians
fired upon the craft. Hardy slew their
chief Burning arrows were hurled upon
made TO board the vessel The attacking
Chinese were repulsed. Romanon sneereu
at Hardy's solicitude for the princess.
Stanka, a messenger sent for help. was
nailed TO a cross on the shore. To put an
end to the a.sful torture Hardy hlmseiI
put Stanka out Of his misery, taking ms
aced the vessel; Hardy volunteered e, 70
go for help Refused permission ne
Jumped overheard and started TO sT, n
with the princess distress s in res Ne brays
efforts 10 rescue the princess. lie wooed
her in his own savage way. he salu
anese girl Help came and the princess
was rescued. Hardy journeyed on a ratt.
Arriving at his destination he TOOK
charge of the trading company's busl-
ardx a letter
cial leader in Boston and another from
Aisome. Hardy took lessons In RUSSIAN
Of JeT thus thus t gS9nee Hagdy received
letter from the princess, thanking MIN
Tor his bravery. Hardy's teacher was in
danger Of death: He emplsoSy yo W anS o @s
he was invited to call upon the princess.
He started for the palace home OF Prln-
cess Romanovna. Harry arouseo uiid S,,
announcing that he was going TO cali on
the princess. He engaged cabman VINO
drove him 10 large house on poorly
lighted street After entering the house,
Hardy discovered that Il was a resort OF
nihillsts who supposed he was fellN HUI
lin, come 20 tell them OF a powerful eN-
plosiye he had discovered. The real Huhn
arrived and denounced Hardy as an Inn
postorf The nihilists determined to Kill
Hardy in order to protect themselves.
coat pocket, he pointed It at Hulin's
bomb, which lay on the table, and swore
TO blow them all up together ~ they
touched him. Holding the nihilists at
bay, Hardy started TO leave the room
when the police were heard at the outer
door. Hulin threw his bomb killing sew
eral policemen, the nihilists fled and Ba-
ruch the Jew, suddenly appeared and led
Hardy TO the cellar. Baruch conducted
Hardy through an underground passage
20 another house, from which he boldly
emerged and returned to his hotel. Hardy
visited the princess. contributed to the
fund for the relief Of the victims OF the
nihilsts.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1910-04-07

book from Romanoff's fingers, so that
it flew fiuttering halfway across the
room.
"Hell and furies!" exclaimed Ro-
manoff. Take that. you son of a
dirty Jewessl"-and he struck Hardy
violently in the face with the fiat of
his hand. The blow staggered the
American and left a number OF red
welts, that contrasted strangely with
the marble Wilderness of his cheeks.
This insult must be answered for
elsewhere" he said in low. even tones.
Lieut.. Gortchakov. I am a compare
tive stranger here; will you do me the
honor of seconding me in this AFFAIR.""
You wart me to fight a duel with
your" laughed Romanotf. with you.
a Jew storekeeper? Leave this house
instantly. or | shall have you kicked
into the street"
Il am an American" Hardy ex-
planned to Gortchakov, "and the gen
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1910-04-07
cHAprER xxxIII.-continued.

The American was puzzled for
moment. He knew why this hand
some daredevil Russian had sub
scribed so large an amount. That
Boris Romanoff was touched by the
suffering of the poor was a thought
TO bring a smile to the face of any
who CHANGED to know him.
Hardy was not rich, as we know.
He had saved a few thousands from
his fortune, and his salary and profits
from commissions brought him re-
spectacle income. He held his pen
for a moment suspended, as he re-
marked, looking the princess quizzic-
ally in the eye:
Your cousin is very tender-hearted,
is he not-quite charitably disposed?"
"He has responded handsomely, has
he not?" she replied, carelessly, but
there was an amused look in her eye.
But he is rich and doesn't mind lit
tie sum like this. Besides, he knows
that am anxious to make these poor
people comfortable"
Hardy scrubbed his name on the
paper and handed 1t back carelessly
to the princess.
But, monsieur" she gasped, my
friend, / could not accept so much
from you! You have made some mis-
take here!"
He adjusted his gold pince-nez,
looked critically at the paper, and
read soto voce:
Frederick CORTLAND Hardy, ru-
bles $500 No, that is quite correct,
your highness. / shall take great pleas.
ure in sending you a check in the
morning. You have little idea of how
this cause appeals to me-"
The princess flushed and held the
paper in her hand for some moments
in silence, looking at It.
THE Americans are as generous as
they are brave" she said at last, in
a low voice. 81 shall accept this noble
gift on behalf of my poor people, in
whose name / thank you"
At this moment a servant appeared
at the door and announced:
Lieutenant Gortchakov!"
81 regret that must be leaving you
now" said the Romanovna; but stay.
! should like 20 introduce you to the
lieutenant. He is great admirer of
America and Americans. Show the
lieutenant in, Aleko."
The lieutenant entered, tall, in his
twenties. very slender and handsome.
He was attired in the uniform of the
Imperial Guards. Seeing the princess,
he bowed very low, clicking his heels
together. Then he walked rapidly to
her, and, bending with exquisite grace
and assurance, lifted her hand to his
lips. After which he turned politely
and inquiringly toward Hardy. who
arose.
Lieut.. Gortcnakov," said the prin.
cess, this is Mr.. Hardy, the brave
American. OF whom you have heard
WE speak. desire you to be friends.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1910-04-07
CHAPTER xxxv.
The Princess Entreats.


In the preliminary arrangements
for the duel, Lieut.. Gortchakov repre-
scented the American with zeal and f.
deity. Romanoff's seconds. fully
aware of TIardy's reputation for skill
with the pistol. objected 20 that
weapon.
"Why, bless my soul" exclaimed
Gen. Koukolnik, IAN exchange OF bull
lets would be nothing Jess than muir
der, and none of us, as Russians. could
permit that. This American could
shoot his adversary through the heart
or between the eyes without the least
trouble in the world, and his hatred
of him Is so great that he will certain
ly do 1t. We can't permit that-upon
my soul, we can't"
For the. time being" replied Gort-
chakov, with firmness, II shall forget
that am Russian, and shall demand
justice for the man who has asked
me to represent him. My man has
little or no knowledge of the rapier.
A combat L outrance with swords
would mean Just as surely his destruc-
ton. He is. as you we'll know, the out
ragged party, and the choice of weap-
ons should be his. Romanoff, more
over, is not unskillful with the pistol,
and there is no doubt as to the quality
of his nerve"
Fortunately for Gortchakov's con-
tention. the Baron Koubelik, Koukol-
niks associate. believed Hardy's rep
utatlon for skill greatly exaggerated.
THE fellow u . plebeian. too" he
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1910-04-07
CHAPTER xxxIV.
The Princess Commands.

Being only a merchant" replied
the American, 81 find it necessary TO
cultivate good manners to a certain
extent. Were / a prince, l might also
be a boor."
Upon my soul" exclaimed Gen.
Koukolnik, but this is a very pep
perry merchant" The generals
cheeks and nose we're adorned with
network of varicose veins, the re-
suit Of innumerable deep potations of
vodka. He was that anomalous com
bination, an excitable fat man, and
he had habit of Jerking so fiereely
at his long, pointed side-whiskers that
he pulled down the puffy underlid OF
his eye, disclosing the red coniunc.
tiva.
Romanoff flushed with rage.
Fellow" said he, Il am not gong
70 waste any words with you. l grant
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1910-04-07

searchingly on Hardy. who stood there.
white to the lips. rigid as a statue,
looking scornfully at her cousin.
%You must fight him. Boris" she
said at last. in voice low. yet per.
fectly distinct in the tense silence.
Romanoff bowed gracefully, with an
evil smile.
Il shall kill him with pleasure, since
you desire IT," he said.
my seconds will wait on you in the
morning." said Hardy. Madame, !
am your debtor and grateful servant.
| have the honor of wishing you good
evening"-and he walked from the
room.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1910-04-07

Il will pardon him." replied Hardy,
after he has fought me. according to
the custom among gentlemen In this
country. He has struck me and he
must give me satisfaction"
What" cried the princess. "a duel?
II is against the law. l shall not per
NIT IT,"
This Jew, this shopkeeper, wants
me to fight him." sneered Romanoff.
Your highness has been pleased to
express gratitude for certain services
which | have been fortunate enough
to render you-to express hope that
you might be able, in fact, to do some
thing for me in return. now demand
a gentlemans satisfaction for this
blow. II is all that | shall ever ask
from the Romanoff family"
Il shall also pay you for the blow"
snarled Romanoff.
The princess glanced Indignantly at
RomanoG, then turned her eyes
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-03-10

man and We are sure he Will
make friends and we'll most any
where.
Mr., and Mrs, Windfeld Reed
and girls OF Rcayely were visiting
relatives and friends on Reed,
Creek Saturday and sunday
Mr.. and Mrs, Geo. Moreland
and Mr.. and Mrs Jas. Eastburn
spent Sundry IL Rich HUI with
Alva Moreland and family
Mrs. II LiHeddeu is spending
a few days with her parents in
Rich Hill
p. O.. Browns school at White
Rock closed Friday.
Tuesday was Bessie
Burkholder's birthday and her
young lady friends surprised her
by spending a pleasant day with
her. Mrs Burkholder and Miss
Lucy did their part by preparing
q nice dinner for them
Clipper of the Review said
Peggy OF the enterprise almost
wished she had been a Repub-
lican so she could take that trip
TO Europe, we think she had bet
t e r change her politics as We
would like for Peggy" to take
that trip. We are sure Miss
Peggy is choicy but think her
choice will be some nice Repub-
yet.
Mr.. and Mrs, Abb Hess spent
Sunday with Hardin Summers.
Miss Jessie Williamson =
spending this e k with her
friend Miss Bette HuchiSon.
y. Y. Y
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-03-10
SENATOR NEVER FoReErs.

II has been said Of Senator Alden
Smith Of Michigan that he never
forgets-either his friends or any
body else. lie was visiting in Mich
igan City and was taken down a
line Of 800 people TO be introduced.
He looked them all ia the eyes and
every person was tabulated in his
brain. One Of the strangers was ons
George Loring, an old war veteran.
How are you, Mr.. LoringP'
asked Smith.
Poorly. Got rheumatism vas
the quick answer, a. Smith proceed
cd down the line. -Four years latG,
when Smith was making his fight
Tor the senatorship, he was at Ian
sing and Loring went 10 see The fun,
As he came ont Of the hotel Alden
came y -lsnced around, caught
the eve Of the -?,yran and vent up
to shake hands with him without
hesitation. "How are you, LoripgI p
he said, Cordially. The day We mex
you we're complaining Of rheums-
tism. Chicago Tribune
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-03-10
free Seed Corn.

Why not qutt raising "-rfuh
corn? Why uot plant rnuu Do pa
bird seed this spring Ia ruu,Iy yu
for the future? rhers r. us mu
dinsrnee between 'Scruh corn nu
purs bred corn ~ there L. bytvr.u
scrub" steer Hnn q pur uu -fr
Pure bred corn viii prutuH m
larger yield per acnr rhn "r.lu
Until iurt pr u"tic,'. 900.
nirr aud Breeder. puhiishr r
umbiA, No, will give away fu,u
qu ri Of pure Dp-i - C.Th .
every naw subscription. quot
viii plant a qugTtrT ui an Acc u
give you all "a, pun -,,u 500 ,.
for future use. The Mumc d u
er ID Missuuu's nue new iaru 900
stock Journal. IL l. u muu,ug 60 10
coats only 50c per y,aI g. ruu
lished In the home uf M,--uuri sd.
Agricultural College Hud ever. l.-a
Ia full Uf aTticl'H 10y Agriculture ,a
PEI II on she raisiuR 81 ait hiuu,,
Farm IFups, the Carr Nud 'u...
Of Live Stock. ualrs ny t,.Is ulr
ing, FeFtilisiug the on, ub..
Raising aud every Other TARA sor
iect. Any siugie issuv II r,u tu
prize. Every ounce ui time -,,u ~
be- tested by seed experts b,tuur 30 d.
sent tout Nuu ssu bHv,vItuvi s,.
low or white variety This uot
tlsrmeut ID appear iu huuut.u-
newspapers aud u suppi. vl 81,
Wil be exhausted. SO suuu so lv..
your subscription at once o tU
office ui lHe runuSE when viii iu.
ward &c 10 Tie.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-03-10
COTTON. GROWING IN AMERICA
Culture Dates Back 70 the Year tea
-Flrst Mandatory Estsb-
iiehed In i1Tb.

The cotton plant was found grow
ing in a wild state BY tho first Set-
tiers OF the southwestern portion of
this country, but 1921 is generally
regarded as the FIRST ypNr Of ootton
culture in the United States. 1ts
cultivation was for a long time lin
tied 70 small patches for domestic
uses. In 1888 cotton seed was
brought into Carolina, and in 1874
cotton was planted in Georgia from
seed sent 10 the trustees from Eng
land. About l770 southern planter
began turning their attention TO the
cultivation OF cotton rs a staple
crop. In 1873 the first mandatory
for cotton was established in Phils-
delphia. 1t also Manufactured
goods from fax and wool. In 1887
the FIST regular cotton factory in
the United States was built at
Beverly, Mass. The legislature made
a grant Of $500 to assist the new en-
terprise. The year 1898 was made
memorable by Eli Whitney's inveR-
ton of The saw gin.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-03-10
ESCAPED JslIblrds OldS't Get Far.

The Butler Democrat says Ed.
Winn and r. Il. Lee, prisoners
at the county jail, who skipped
out Wednesday morning about
10 o'clock were caught by Sherin
bullock near Archie and brought
back To Butler on the evening
train and landed in Jail.
VIM and Lee had been work
inn about the jail and that morn
ing thoy we're told to move some
cinders and do other work about
the premises. When Sheriff Bull
lock reached home for dinner he
found both had skipped out.
He telephoned to the different
towns around Butler and finally
got ON track Of them at Adrian,
some one having seen Lee as he
passed through that place. The
Sheriff boarded the local freight
going north and caught both OF
the fugiti -es at the water tank
near Archie.
VIM is serving a six months
sentence in Jail for breaking into
a store at Passaic several months
ago and his time would have been
out some time in April.
Lee is the fellow who was SEN
fenced to seventy days in Jail for
entering a room in a Rich Hill
hotel recently and steling some
wearing apparel.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-03-10

Who can ask Tor finer weather
than we have been having.
Fairview and Reavely teachers
had the pleasure of attending the
reading circle Saturday night,
held at John March's.
Mrs. Conger and two daught.
ers, Mrs. Gravit and Mrs Liv-
ingston and three children spent
a few days last week at the home
OF Will Rider. Mr.. and NJ r s.
Livington, who have lived near
Hume for several years, are now
preparing to move to Kansas.
Miss Grace Moreland's school
was out Friday, we understand
she expects TO spend the sum
mer in Colorado Springs.
Frank Hart, Of Oklahoma, is
visiting relatives and friends in
No.
The measles are still raging
as Mr.. Leonard, Ray and Black
have them, we suppose it is the
Glack measles. We understand
Mr.. Ray is not getting along as
well as we would like for him TO,
w e understand Jim Staieup
aud Ed Hedden have their shingle
out as carpenters and plssterers.
They are practising on jim He'd
den's house in Vernon county.
Alfred Church has purchased
a fine team Of mules, be expects
TO farm for himself this year that
looks a little suspicious.
The number o Fairview has
been changed from l6 TO l29
Miss Ashley's school at Del
closed Friday. She will finish
the school at old Metz as Miss
jewell resigned o n account Of
i'll health.
Mr. and Mrs Hilton entertain
ed about thirt, Of their neighbor,
and friends Frieay night, Il n /,
music and singing and all report
a good time.
Bruce Browns school closed
Friday, and he left Sunday fol
Warrensbur to attend
school. Bruce is a due youn5
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-03-10
KEEPING TOBACCO MOIST.

There are almost as many ways Of
keeping cigars and tobacco moist a.
there are kinds Of cigars and tobacco.
Many men stick TO the bit az moist
ened Hottcr or slice Of apple while
Others pay high prices for oak hu-
midors. An odd but perhaps effect
i've idea was shown the other GAY
in a quiet little club. The enter
prising steward had carved two big
carrots into the semblsnce Of fan
palms and the two reposed mijes-
tically in the case Of a dozen boIes
Of cigars and 80 or 40 boxes Of Gig
srettss.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-03-10
LITERALLY TRUE.

"Young man." said the old busi-
ness captain 81 made my start IN
life by aiming high"
81 know it, grandpa" said the
bright youth, pa tells mo that the
only reason you weren't put in jail
and held back was because you shot
two feet over the head of a man
you thought was a deer"
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-03-10
HORTON AND BALLTOwN.

Looks as though spring has
GENE at last.
Miss EdDs VanArsdale, who
visited a few days last week with
relatives in Nevada, has return
ed home
Mr.. and Mrs. VsnArsdale were
Rich Hill visitors Saturday.
Miss Cora Welch was a Rich
Hill visitor Friday
Mr.. and Mrs. Roberts were
Horton callers one day last week.
Mrs. Falls visited a couple Of
days last week with friends 30
Nevada.
Nj. Jones p n d son Charley
we're Horton callers one day last
week.
Miss Cora Welch is on the sick
list at this writing.
Oliver Thornell an d family
moved in the Carpenter house
last week.
Miss Cora WEIGH proved the
lucky one from Horton 70 work
through the II raids Pisuo and
Diamond Ring contest and as a
reward is wearing "a handsome
Elgin gold watch. which is a
beauty.
Rush Wilson of near Nevada
passed through Horton last Fri
day.
Tony and Finis Wilmoth spent
Sunday With their cousin Sam
Hughes.
Mr.. Roberts sold his 20 acre
farm which lies west OF town O
4 Lexington man las, week, price
paid $500.
A l. Handl"y and family have
moved 70 town, while Gus aru
wife moved on the farm d vl.0
try farm life awhile
MIR. Marshall OF De- M"iu.~,
Iowa, is loukiug after bushes,
on his ranch atthis plac- a.
present.
Mrs. Rosa Groves and j noi.
Rhea were NJ III callers SHiu 81
day.
joe Cole and fariv 10 We %
the Eu.oh r p co VI ,
last week
j. W Wrlch and son H,barr
were Nevada visitors on e day
last week.
VIOLET.
The bod o'ihe H
v b o died a. Rom, r.u
house Sunday night a week ag,
IL still being held AZ the Wheel
hArnnr No. LnL ......
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-03-10

TO SELL or RENr.-3O acres
pa miles s. y. vi Panama 10 SCI.
AT a bargain II sold Al once, or 90.
rent. inquire Oh u. . &
Proved & Co., Nevada, Alu.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-03-10
SURE CURE.

Knieker--Iherc is only one cure
for o cold.
Bocker-If the manager getS an
other singer TO fill the role.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-03-10
X E she ExeELLED.

"Is she good at pyrOgrsphyF
"You bet; specially hor apple
pivs. Baltimore ApmraSm.