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we insist on the rapier, 700, when this
American is, as you know, the ag-
grieved party, we shall be casting a
slur on our mans courage. No Rus
sian nobleman fears any adversary
with any weapon"
By this time Koukolnik had taken
so many pOtations of vodka that the
bravado in this sentiment appealed to
him.
You are right" he cried, "and pis-
tolls it shall be. Prince Romanoff
shall shoot this tradesman down-he
shall not soil his rapier on him."
GortchakoV was jubilant over this
arrangement and he hastened to
Hardy's quarters in the hotel to tell
him OF the success of his negotiations.
"All you have to do now," said the
dapper young Russian, lis to shoot
the great bully through the heart, or
between the eyes,"
Hardy glanced at Gortchakov's
flushed face. He was struck by the
eagerness of his manner, and his evi-
dent delight at Romanoff's mortal
peril.
Don't wait till he shoots first"
counseled the lieutenant; for he has
a sort of awkward skill with the pistol
himself. Take aim and shoot just as
you hear the word three My associ-
ate and I will see that you do not get
into serious trouble with the law. We
shall testify to the grossness of the
insult. The princess, too, will stand
by you. Whatever her feelings for
Romanoff, she is too much of thor
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Alexieff, why can we not drive Mr.
Hardy by the Slaviansky Bazar? The
lieutenant has a new pair of white
Arabian horses, which he is anxious
for me to see. | am sure that Mr.
Hardy can appreciate fine horses"
Il shall be most happy" replied the
lieutenant, "if Mr.. Hardy will accept
"Oh, l am sure he WILL" laughed
the princess, "if he is sufficiently
urged"
She left the room, and Gortchakov
began to explain that he was driving
her to a reception, and that the Sla.
vainsky would be on the way. He had
not been talking over a minute, when
Boris Romanoff entered, superbly
handsome in evening dress. An older
man accompanied him. Romanoff
shook hands cordially with Gortcha-
kov, whom he addressed as "Alexieff, -
and to whom he introduced his com
panion. Gen. KOukOlnik.
He did not introduce Koukolnik to
Hardy, but said to the latter with an
evil, insolent smile:
Hello Hardy, how's trade? But
these Americans are enterprising!"
he explained affably to the general.
This fellow here is a store-keeper,
who, it seems, is working the Russian
nobility for all he is worth. What's
your scheme now? Tell us, that's q
good fellow! You shall have our in
fluence with the princess-she ought
to be an easy mark, under the cir
cumstances-eh, general"
The American paled with rage, but
he looked Romanoff full in the eyes,
returning insolence for insolence.
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MADE UP HIS MIND QUICKLY
Prospective Juror Evidently Was Not
FaVorabIy Impressed with Pris-
oner's Appearance.

In a southern county of Missouri,
years ago, when the form of question
ing was slightly different than now.
much trouble was experienced in get
ting jury in murder trial. Finally
an old fellow answered every question
satisfactorily; he had no prejudices.
was not opposed to capital punish
ment and was, generally, valuable
find Then the prosecutor said, SOL
emnly:
Juror, look upon the prisoner; pris-
oner, look upon the juror"
The old man adjusted his spectacles
and peered at the prisoner for full
half minute. Then, turning to the
court, he said:
Judge, durn if don't believe he's
guilty"
The unconscious humor of it so con-
vulsed the court and everyone else,
except the prisoner, that the loss OF
another juror was overlooked.
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CHAPTER XxxIV.
The Princess Commands.

Being only a merchant" replied
cultivate good manners to a certain
extent. Were | 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 were adorned with
a network of varicose veins, the re.
suit of innumerable deep potations of
vodka. He was that anomalous com.
bnation, an excitable fat man, ard
he had a habit of jerking so fiercely
at his long, pointed side-whiskers that
he pulled down the puffy underlid of
his eye, disclosing the red conjunc-
tiva.
Romanoff flushed with rage.
Fellow" said he, Il am not going
to waste any words with you. | grant
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 off. How much shall il
be?"-and he pulled a check-book
from his pocket. Better take my
advice and accept it now, while we
are in the mood, and the offer is
open"
Upon my soul!" exclaimed Kou
kolnik.
Il suppose that I snail be offended
at this later" drawled Hardy, "wher
get to thinking over it. At the pres
ent you are too interesting as a study
in-ah-zoology. l do not believe
there is such another boor and ruff1ar
living in all Moscow as you. Certain
ly, the Russians of the better class
that have met thus far have all beer
gentlemen"
II 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 havV
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am obliged to decide that he die very
spirited and proper thing in knocking
your check-book from your hand. In
the name of the Romanoff family, Mr.
Hardy, | ask your pardon for this in
suit that has been heaped on you I'm
der my roof!
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?
It 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 l have been fortunate enough
to render you-to express a hope that
you might be able, in fact, to do some
thing for me in return. l now demand
a gentleman's satisfaction for this
blow. 1t is all that l shall ever ask
from the Romanoff family"
Il shall also pay you for the blow"
snarled Romanoff.
The princess glanced Indignantly at
Romanoff, then turned her eyes
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, l
am your debtor and grateful servant.
l have the honor of wishing you good
evening and he walked from the
room.
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little or no knowledge of the rapier.
A combat a outrance with swords
would mean just as surely his destruc-
tion. He is, as you well know, the out
ragged party, and the choice of weap-
ons should be his. Romanon, 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-
nik's associate, believed Hardy's rep
utation for skill greatly exaggerated.
The fellow is a plebeian, too," he
urged, "a mere tradesman, who will
lose his nerve when made to stand up
and be shot at. Take my word for it,
Koukolnik, his arm will tremble like
a dogs tail when you pat it on the
head. If it were I, I'd rather shoot
him down than dirty my sword on
him, and I've no doubt in the world
that Romanoff will feel the same. II
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careIessness with Firearms.

Georgia has a colored gen'man IA
nous for the wild turkeys he can bag.
He also can deliver luscious tame
fowls, and Judge H of There
abouts ordered Gustavus to bring him
an exceptionally fine specimen of the
latter variety for the New Year spread.
At the feast he carved the great bird
with much satisfaction, until his knife
struck bunch of shot.
The next day Gustavus was hailed to
the judges office.
Gus, you black rascal" said the
irate Judge, Il ordered you to fetch
me tame turkey; you brought me a
wild one. Don't deny it; here are the
shot from it; now, what have you got
to say?"
The colored gen'man shuffled and
twisted his cap, then he grinned
sheepishly, and explained:
THE fac am, sub, confidential. The
fac am this-them shot were inten-
toned for muh. Ha! ha! ha! ha!"-
Circle.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1910-03-31
Some Few Essentials Must Be kept
In Mind, and One Of These ls
Advertising.

A man may have several carloads
OF ability. He may have brains and
ideas and other desirable things. But
all the ideas ever "ideated" will not
avail to raise man who neglects that
all important item of advertising. You
simply must get attention. OF course,
you can get attention by firing of a
revolver during office hours, or you
can do it by wearing loud clothes and
proclaiming your kinship in the
sporting fraternity. But most men
who have risen from the ranks have
carefully neglected to use methods
of this kind.
Every Office man must act as his
own salesman. He must first pre-
pare himself by increasing his ef.
ficiency. He must be able to do the
work for which he is hired. Not only
should he do that FOR which he 10
hired, but he must do that work bet
ter than It ever was done before.
When that item has been attended to
1t is then time to look about for more
work.
the wise employs win keep his eye
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tion. DO you forget that you are in
my house?"
BLESS my SOUL" exclaimed Koukol-
mix, 1T is the princess! Madame, l
humbly salute you"-and clicking his
heels together. he made low bow.
"Ah, good evening. cousin" said Ro-
manoff; Il beg your pardon for this
disturbance, but really, this fellow
here is to blame l offered to pay him
for the service which he has rendered
to a member of the family. He
knocked my check-book from my hand,
and l very properly chastised his in
science by slapping his face. AS the
head of the family it is my duty to
protect you from low adventurers.
demand now most decidedly that you
bid him begOne!"
"Oh. Boris!" cried the princess,
more in sorrow than in anger, "out of
your own mouth / condemn you. If
you offered this gentleman money, l
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Oughbred to see an injustice done, and
she has great influence with the czar."
There was a slight break in GOrt-
chakov's voice when he mentioned the
name of the princess, an agitation in
his manner that suggested a possible
explanation of his hatred of Romanoff
Hardy remembered the adage: "All is
fair in love and war"
The princess beauty was of the sort
that breeds murder in the hearts of
men.
IF her highness loves her cousin, !"
Hardy said, sadly, killing him will
not make her love him the less, Or
or-us the more. She is not the sort
of woman who loves twice in life
time"
"She does not, she can not, know
what a worthless brute he is!" cried
Gortchakov. 'Tf she loves him, 1t
would be saving her from a rate worse
than death to kill him. And think of
the insult which he heaped on you!
And 1 assure you that you can kill
him with perfect safety"
Hardy laid his hand on the younger
mans shoulder.
"a gentleman does not think of the
consequences to himself when he is
vindicating his honor. l shall settle
this score with Romanoff with full
realization of all the aggravating cir
cumstances."
Gortchakov seized the Americans
hand impulsively.
Pardon me, my friend" he said,
II intend no imputation on your cour-
age; but there are others besides my
self who are tired of this great bully,
Romanoff"
when is the meeting to take
placer" asked Hardy.
Tomorrow morning at eight, In a
grove on the banks of the river. II
you will permit me, l shall call for you
at half-past seven with my sledge, and
shall drive you there"
Il shall be deeply indebted to you.
And now, if you will take no offense,
l shall ask you to excuse me, as I
must get good nights rest. There is
no medicine like sleep, and plenty of
it, to make the hand steady and the
eye clear"
The young Russian glanced at the
other admiringly.
you have the nerve of a Russian!"
"Or of an American" replied Hardy,
smiling. You will find me ready at
1880, and don't fail to be on time. We
must not be one second late at this
rendezvous"
Left to himself, Hardy sat for q
long time with his head in his hands,
thinking.
OF his ability to kill Romanoff at
the distance agreed on-3O paces-he
had not the slightest doubt. He was
also aware that he stood a chance
himself of being wounded, or of losing
his life. Romanoff enjoyed the repu-
tation Of being a fair shot, though
how much this meant in Russia, Hardy
had no means of judging. Probably
not much, according to American
standards; but even poor shot will
sometimes hit the mark.
Was the princess in love with her
cousin? The more Hardy debated
this possibility in his mind, the more
it took on the shape and tangibleness
of probability. That she had COM
manded the prince to fight was no
proof against the suppositicn. She
came of fighting blood, and the man
she loved must be no coward. More
over, Hardy had taken advantage of
her own princely word to himself, and
had claimed fulfiillment of the promise
that she had made to him.
(TO BE CONTINUED)
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CHAPTER Xxxv.


In the preliminary arrangements
for the duel. Lieut.. Gortchakov repre-
sented the American with zeal and f.
deity. Romanoff's seconds, fully
aware of Hardy's reputation for skill
with the pistol, objected to that
weapon.
why, bless my soul!" exclaimed
Gen. Koukolnik, ian exchange of bull
let's would be nothing less 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 it. 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. NJ man has
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1910-03-31

Hannibal entered northern Italy in
the year 21S B. c., and gained during
that year the two victories of Ticinus
and Trebia, both in Cisalpine Gaul.
The next year he advanced farther
south and defeated the Romans at
Trasymenus, and the year following,
having proceeded farther south, he
inflicted upon them the terrible de-
feat of Cannae, at which time his as
cendancy attained its maximum. He
remained for 13 years longer, but
gained no more decisive victories. He
was finally recalled by the authorities
at Carthage, which had never given
him anything like decent support
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CHAPTER xxxIII.-contlnued.

The American was puzzled for a
moment He knew why this hand
some daredevil Russian had sub,
Boris Romanoff was touched by the
suffering of the poor was a thought
to bring smile to the face of any
who chanced to know him.
Hardy was not rich, as we know.
He had saved few thousands from
his fortune, and his salary and profits
from commissions brought him a 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 a lit
tie sum like this. Besides. he knows
that | am anxious to make these poor
people comfortable"
Hardy scribbled his name on the
paper and handed it back carelessly
to the princess.
But, monsieur" she gasped, my
friend, l 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 Courtland 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. Il 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!"
''I regret that must be leaving you
now" said the ROmanovna; but stay!
/ should like to 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. Gortchakov," said the prin.
cess. this is Mr.. Hardy, the brave
American, Of whom you have heard
me speak. desire you to be friends
1T gives me great pleasure to make
your acquaintance" said the lieuten'
ant, extending his hand.
'The pleasure is mine, I assure
yOu," replied Hardy.
NSh' SdlhOn has ahSouy COlu He
of your heroic deeds on the Amur,
said the lieutenant. IL have been
hoping for some time that l might
have the honor Of meeting you. had
no idea that you we're in Moscow"
Gortchakpv was a frank, ingenious
youth, to whom the American took ar
immediate liking.
'T shall leave you two together.
said the princess, rising, while l e
md get my wrapA oh. by the way
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1910-03-31
Ever Eat SoanX Snun2

My! Isn't it nasty! When they use
cheap old yellow soap to wash the
dishes some of it always sticks there
and seems like you Can taste it all the
time. There isn't any excuse for it, il
your folks know about Easy Task soap,
which makes dishes perfectly and anti.
septically clean; and doesn't cost any
more than the yellow soaps that cause
the trouble.
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As pr. Johnson Said h.

George Augustus Sala's eloquent
testimony to the superiority of Eng.
lish viands reminds us Of DR.. John.
sons outburst after examining 9
French menu.
Sir" said he to the faithful Bos-
well, my brain is obfuscated with the
perusal Of this heterogeneous con-
glomeration of bastard English Ill
spelt and foreign tongue. Bid the
rascals bring me dish Of hogs pud.
dings, slice or two from the upper
cut of a well roasted sirloin and two
apple dumplings."
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1910-03-31
Just Like Spaghetti.

Marjorie, aged six, was speculatively
examining the noodles in her soup.
Mother" she asked, what are
noodles made off"
Dorothy, aged eight. bursting with
knowledge, laughed scornfully. 81
know" she volunteered. "They are
not made at all, you silly goose; they
grow-just like spaghetti!"-Harper's
Magazine.
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To Rise in Business Life

on the Job ahead, or, better still, will
look at job which does not exist.
but which should exist for the good
of the business. The next step is to
think out selling talk that will get
the attention, arouse the interest.
create a desire, and bring about in
the mind of the employer a desire to
do what the live employe desires him
to do.-The Bookkeeper.
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An Excention

There is one thing l like about
Binks. No matter what he does, he
comes out in the open to do it."
81 know of one action he always is
careful to do under cover"
Il dare you to name it."
"Going home in the rain"
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Money Well Spent.

81 suppose to educate your daughter
in music costs great deal of money!"
"Yes; but she's brought it all back
for me-"
Indeed"
Yes; I'd been trying to buy out
my next door neighbor at half price
for years, and could never bring him
to terms until she came home!"
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National TraIts.

1t takes one hour to know French
man, one month to know 3 German.
almost lifetime to know an Englisk,
MAXWELL
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Vanity is due to a leak in ones wis
dom tank.
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Rheumatism Relieved i'm Six Hours by
DrDetchon's Relief for rheumatism 75c.
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DAVIS, PAINKuLER

has no substitute. No other remedy is 50 effective
for rheumatism. lumbago, stiffness, neuralgia OF
cold of any sort. Put up in 25c SSc and 50c bottlea
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A brother is a young man who
flatters his grown-up sister
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-15
RUSSIA AGAIN PROSECUTING
THE JEWS.

Once more comes from Russia the
familiar stories Of persecution of the
Jews The order has gone forth for
the expulsion of the Jews living IN
Hicv. who are IN certain prohibited
sections. II applies also % other
towns and cities. Certain classes Of
Jews. as students undergoing training
at the great universities, their parents,
and merchants belonging 10 the in
dustriaI guilds, are not 10 be driven
out. The number of those expelled,
however. viii be great, and the hard
ships imposed wiz be extreme.
The orjer OF expulsion applies TO
the whole section of the empire known
as Great Russia and comprising all of
the central provinces. jews haze been
vigorously excluded from this territory
for generations. but In recent years,
through relaxation OF the surveillance
OF the government, large colonies have
settled in the prohibited districts, IS
peeiallv at such centers as kiev, Mos
COW. and NiiEi-Novgorod-
Lately the Russian government has
taken alarm at the growth of the
Jewish settlements in the region nam
ed. tt was decided to wipe them out
and enforce the segregation law which
restricts the Jews TO the Polish prov
inces, and TO what is known as the
Ukraine. or Little Russia That the
alarm of the government arises from
the growing political Importance Of the
Jews more than from commercial ac-
tivity Is asserted
From this distance 1t Is hard to aP-
preciate the suffering which viii be
caused BY these wholesale explosions
It means tat great numbers Of fami-
lies must migrate under conditions OF
pover.y and seek new abodes for them
selves IN str,nge and distant provinces
.SvmDathize as Americans VIII with the
persecution OF these people. they are
powerless to prevent OF mitigate the
horrors OF Il. The stupidity and
cruelty of this latest performance Of
the Cars government Is IN line with
many past performances, and one
wonders whether the time VIII ever
come when that government viii re-
aiize that in its persecution of a large
share Of It's most industrious people
It Is striking at the heart Of the ma
tons growth and prosperity.