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Gilpin observer., 1910-06-09

fortune. It was too great an honor to
be hoped for-that should ever be of
service to your highness again"
The mere presence Of this woman
transformed him from the merchant
into the courtier and polished gentle
man.
You forget" she said, while the
ghost of one of her merry smiles light
ed up her beautiful features, that
such things are to be said in French"
The maid, Hardy scarcely noticed.
She came out at the last moment, her
head covered with fur hood that al
most entirely obscured her face. and
took her place In the bottom Of the
sledge.
There were long desolate stretches
Of snow. with here and there a house,
the roof covered with snow, nesting
among the white hills.
They passed occasional patches Of
forest, the limbs etched very black
of snow. They had left the town about
two o'clock and it was half-past three
now.
There must be farmhouse some
where near" observed Hardy, IF your
highness feels cold. / saw large dog
running among the trees a moment
ago"
Just then the driver pointed with
the whip toward the woods and
crossed himself. The princess also
made the sign Of the cross. and said
quietly:
Those are wolves! May the holy
Virgin protect us!"
Two large, gray animals with bushy
tails. that were dogs and yet not dogs,
were seen fitting among the trees.
Their tongues hung out Of their
mouths, and as they glanced from
time to time at the sledge and its &C.
cupants, their teeth could be plainly
seen.
Have no fear" said Hardy, they
are SO few they will not dare to at
tack"
At that moment a third Joined the
| two and ran with them. They ran
easily. fitting along as lightly as
thistle-down driven by the wind. The
driver arose in his seat and cracked
his whip over the horses heads.
BE careful. Ivan." said the prin-
cess, do not tire them out. How far
1t is yet to Pctrovska?"
Twenty versts," he replied, I'VE
should make It in something over an
hour. II the horses hold out. It was
near here over . year ago that Farm
er Gogol was dragged from his sledge
by wolves and devoured. had not
heard Of many being seen this year.
The Virgin defend us!"
For at this moment one Of the ami
mails emitted . long. mournful howl.
the most dismal and terrible sound in
nature.
II beg Of your highness not to be-"
commenced Hardy. but she laid her
hand ON his arm. and whispered:
"Listeni"
Far in the depths Of the forest an
answering howl was heard. then an
other. farther away. and still others,
both up and down the river.
Ono Of the wolves. fitting along
the bank. lifted up Ais voice. to b IN
Gilpin observer., 1910-06-09
CHAPTER XIII.
Gray Ghosts.

0Tay 0UOoSUs
That part Of Siberia which lies east
Of the great inland sea, Lake Baikal.
and west Of the mighty Amur, which
here turns abruptly and bends north
ward, is known as trans-Baikalia. The
Stanovoi range Of mountains, contin-
uing to the south, divides it nearly in
halves, forming watershed that
feeds the lake on one side and the
Amur and its tributaries on the other.
The trans-Siberian railway. the
great artery through which the blood
Of Russia flowed uninterruptedly
from Alexandrov to Vladivostok and
Port Arthur, pierces these mountains
at an advantageous point, and, pass
ing through Stryetensk, breaks into
Manchuria.
On q river in trans-Baikalia that
runs for many miles parallel with this
mighty ant-trail. sledge was flying
eastward, drawn by three horses, all
abreast. The river was frozen to the
very heart and SHOWS, drifting
over 1t. had swept and polished
its surface till 1t was smooth
as glass. Wrapped in furs and his
head shrouded in thick cap, the
driver sat on the forward seat, partly
protected by the high-curving dash.
and managed the lines. On low seat
behind him were a man and a woman,
also wrapped deep in robes of fur,
while third woman sat silent in the
bottom Of the sledge.
Somewhere behind them the rails
had spread and the road had given out
and the trains were halted while re-
pairs were made.
There Frederick CORTLAND Hardy,
on his way to Stryetensk, had over.
taken the princess. Fastening to the
front. undergoing all hardships, en-.
tirely forgetful Of self, that she might
employ her strength, her fortune and
her high courage and example in the
relief Of her wounded and suffering
countrymen.
She greeted Hardy with frank
friendliness, explained her mission
and told him that he had arrived Just
in time to help her carry out a plan
of hers.
I'VE can take sledges down the
river" she said. ITO Petrovska-Zavod,
where I have no doubt we shall be
able to catch an outgoing train. I
should have started before. but was
deferred by the fact that-that-in
fact. was afraid. Now. with my gal.
liant defender Of the Amur. I shall
have NO hesitation in going. viii you
come with us-with my maid and
met"
Eyes" he replied gravely, II will
80. am overwhelmed By my good
Gilpin observer., 1910-06-09

the report given out that the police
have secret proof Of his innocence,
but are on the track Of the real cul-
prit"-and she sank again on her
knees.
Rise, daughter" said the car kind.
ly. I'VE have already decided on this
course. It's a relief to know that he
is innocent, the American ambassa.
dor is SO troublesome. Pypine, see
that this Is done. Tell the proper au.
thorities that 1t is our will"
Gilpin observer., 1910-06-09
CHAPTER XIII.
The Gift of Aisome.

nc SlTt OF AISOTncs
Not more than ten minutes in all
could have elapsed since the appear
ance of the first wolf, and they had
already gathered in terrifying num-
bers.
How far is it yet to Petrovska p"
asked Hardy.
About 20 versts," replied the man,
I'VE can make it in an hour if the
horses hold out"
But this is the same answer that
he gave before!" said Hardy.
HE means that it is a long way"
explained the princess. Twenty
versts-about 20 versts! 1 fear the
horses can not run so far!"
But the wolves?" asked Hardy;
will they not also tire?"
They are very hungry" replied the
princess; they could run for ever!"
At this moment the entire pack
wheeled as if at a word of command,
and drifted obliquely down on the ice.
Some ran beside the sledge, couple
of rods away, while those in the rear
came up closer. Though the mad
dened horses were going at their ut
most speed, their hoofs making a con.
fused and incredibly rapid clatter on
the ice, the fierce, wild dogs simply
drifted. drifted along, without the
least seeming effort. The pack was
evidently nearly complete now, though
an occasional gray form would fit out
from among the trees. stand and look
with lifted head, and then join the
chase with long, easy lope.
The little maid, crouched In the bot.
tom Of the sledge and bundled in furs
still remained motionless, speechless,
as though paralyzed with terror. The
princess sat erect, looking straight
ahead, the seal Of a sublime courage
set on her pale, noble brow. The
blood of the Romanoff did not fear to
die. She turned to the man at her
side and smiled sweetly-more sweet
ly than he had ever seen woman
smile before.
Forgive me, my friend" she said.
''for bringing you into this fearful
danger"
IT thank God" cried Hardy. that
I am here and nowhere else!"
His voice rang out with sudden fer
vor. with a sob Of Joy.
THANK you, my friend said the
princess simply.
May shoot now?" asked Hardy.
Several of the wolves were close
to one of the horses, and were look
ing up at the animals throat. This
was the horse that was running free;
he was crowded against the other two
Of the team in his terror.
mot yet, not quite yet" replied the
princess, they become maddened
when they smell blood"
A moment later wolf darted sud
denly in and leaped at the throat of
terror, and then bounded ahead with
sudden burst of incredible speed.
Hardy arose, and leaning against
the drivers seat, took quick aim and
fred at this particular wolf, the one
that had begun the attack In earn
est. He fell kicking and writhing
on the ice and instantly the entire
pack huddled above and about him
snarling. swapping. scrambling, tear
ing-an indiscriminate mass of fur
and fury, teeth and hunger.
There are II shots in the maya
zine. and i've in the revolver" said
Hardy, who saw q ray Of hope in this
action Of the wolves. with care.
they should last US to Petrovska. How
far is It yet to Petrovska, Ivan?" he
shouted.
about 20 versts." replied Ivan. I'VE
should reach It in"
Hardy glanced behind. The strug.
Cling. snarling mass was still there
ON the Toe. but already several mem.
bers Of the pack had left It and were
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-07-06
FISH FROM WAYNE POND.
Brings Delight to Peckville's Pisca-
tOrial Pilgrims-Another Catch
Coming.

The return of Richard Bradley,
Dwight Beardslee, H. A. Thomas and
Arthur Thompson Saturday from an
automobile fishing trip to Williams
pond was the signal for the mem
bers of the Peckville Rod and Gun
club to gather at Hotel Wilson for
their annual banquet Tuesday.
Mr.. Bradley gave to the members
a history of the trip. Mr.. Thomp-
son. in Isaac Walton style, told how
the biggest fish got away.
Mr.. Thomas thrilled the members
of the club with enthusiasm by tell
ing of the big eel Mr.. Bradley
caught but which became loosened
from the hook. Mr.. Thomas pounc-
ed down on the eel, which he stated
would weigh at least 10 pounds.
The eel, Mr.. Thomas and all went
into the lake and the placid waters
of Williams pond closed over them.
Mr.. Thomas came back, but the eel
never.
The hit of the evening was by
Mr. Beardslee. His theme was
Fishing with a silver hook" He
told how members of the club went
out fishing and without wetting line
returned with a nice string of pick
erel, but lost their 'silver" hook.
Thompson and Thomas shot thirty
two water snakes while on the trip.
A swapping turtle as large as a wash
tub was hooked by Mr.. Beardslee and
was being pulled into the boat by his
partner, Mr.. Thompson, when the
line broke. The turtle fell back in
to the water and thus the club lost
their turtle soup.
Another delegation of club men,
bers went out Monday.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-07-06
DEFENDS SUNDAY FISHING.
Commissioner Meehan Says It's just
as Good as Church-Going.

Advocating the repeal of the anti
Sunday fishing law, Commissioner
of Fisheries William E. Meehan, ad-
dressing the meeting of the United
Sportsmen of Pennsylvania at Sus-
quehanna, said the Sabbath, accord
ing to the Scriptures, is made for
man and not man for the Sabbath.
1T is not a question of whether
or not Sunday fishing is prohibited
by the Bible" said Commissioner
Meehan, "but in case of being prac-
tical and providing recreation and
legitimate rest on the day set aside
for that purpose.
1T does not take a fisherman to
see that the men of our cities are
far better off angling the bank of
a rustic stream than hanging about
the towns street corners idling their
time in useless and harmful pas
times.
when we refuse even a man, as
some will say, this privilege of seek
ing the quiet of some shaded creek
with his hook and line, we are deny
its result as going to church. We are
refusing this class of man a chance
to become a better citizen.
"Can you deny that anyone is un-
der the purest of influences when
he is communing with nature by the
bank of the babbling brook? He
hears the song of the birds that
L. hA
butterfly flying hither and thither
in its innocence, he absorbs refresh
ment and moral strength from the
green trees and flowers. Going back
home in the evening, he has strong
purposes in his heart and new ideals
to strive toward.
1--WE cannot afford to restrict
these men who toll six days a week
from this good which might be
theirs on the Sabbath. Fish were
not given to our streams alone for
the well-to-do anglers who can af-
ford to journey whenever they wish,
but they were given to the poor
man also.
eve are throwing aside the best
means of lettering our citizenship,
and then some of us complain be-
cause the laboring men of our cities
are not abler and better men. l sim
cerely trust that at the next meet
ing Of the legislature this anti-Sun-
day fishing law will be crossed OFF
the code, and I trust that our United
Sportsmen of Pennsylvania will do
all in their power to bring this ac-
tion about"
The United Sportsmen are strong
ly In favor of this action.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-07-06
a CHAT WITH
OUR NEIGHBORS

convey the visitors, who. arrived in
great numbers on each incoming
train, to the various summer homes
out in the rural districts to pass the
Fourth. The great majority of Haw-
leyites went to Big Pond. This in
flow of summer visitors makes busi-
ness boom all around-groceryma
and cartman are kept busy.
George Thompson has secured the
chance of supplying provisions for
the Brooklyn Y NJ. c. A. camp of
boys that opened at Big Pond Fri
day. w. +. Langdon, secretary of
the boys work committee, who has
had charge of this camp several sea-
sons, is with them again this
year. About 60 boys arrived Fri
day. Wednesday will come another
installment of 20 and an equal num-
ber July 16. That the camp is here
to stay is assured by the purchase
of a plot of ground of Mrs. Weitz,
where contractor f. J. Denison and
a force of men are at work erecting
a lodge. The building is 36x64, will
contain an assembly room 36x40
with a large fire place and a stage
for amateur performances. The
camp office. and store, governors
Office and rooms for guests will also
be located in this building. DR..
Perkins, student at Syracuse uni
versity, arrived Wednesday and will
be the attending physician. w. F.
Hirsch, the general secretary of the
Y. NJ. c. A. has been at the camp
since last week.
The hotel Belvidere changed hands
Thursday. H. E. Taylor of New
York, former owner, sold to con-
tractor Frank j. Denison of Han
cock, n. Y, who took possession
Monday. This hotel has a prominent
location, corner of Main avenue and
Church street, opposite the postof-
fee, has all of the up-to-date equip
ments, while the building itself is
fine piece of architectural work
and should prove a remunerative
purchase.
Mrs, B. P. Ripley left Wednesday
to pass two weeks with her parents,
MI. anu NlTS. L.. .. COlllnS, OF una
dilla, N. Y.
Mrs. Brigham and baby daughter,
Alice, of Port Jervis, n. Y, will
spend this week with the formers
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. Wheele, of
Wilsonville.
Rhoda Florence, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Gilpin, died at her
home on Church street Thursday of
bright's disease and diabetes, aged
six years, nine months, and 2S days.
The funeral was held at the house
Friday afternoon, Rev. B. p. Ripley
officiating. Interment was made in
the Walnut Grove cemetery.
The Eddy hotel now presents a
more attractive appearance with its
fresh coat of paint. There has also
been repairing and improvements
added.
The Paupac river and picnic
ground still draws large crowds. The
latest attraction is a dancing pa
vilion, just completed, which was
used for the first time on the glori-
GUS Fourth.
Grace Unger, forelady in the Key
stone glass works, is enjoying her
first visit to the metropolis.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-07-06

Big men have larger heads than
small men. as a rule, not because
their bodies are larger. And, there
fore, the proportion of the head to
the whole organism must be taken
into account. Again, a larger head
may inclose comparatively small
brain. and a thick skull by no means
indicates intellectual force. Still fur
ther, a small brain may have a very
fine quality of organism. and a larger
brain may be very imperfectly organ
lied. Taking all these factors into
account, we cannot always be sure
that the man wearing the biggest hat
is the possessor of the biggest brain.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-07-06
BETHANY.
People That Come and Go In Village
On Breezy Hilltop.

MIR. and Mrs. Charles Pethick and
Miss Ross drove to Carbondale re-
Gently and spent Sunday.
J. b. Faatz has been handling all
of John Goff's berries this season.
There has been a large yield, but
Saturday there were not enough to
satisfy his demand.
Alta Many is spending her vaca-
tion at Torrey with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cott were recent
visitors with the latter's sister, Mrs.
j. B. Faatz.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Swoyer spent
last week at Mrs. l.. Pethick's. Mrs.
j. II. Swoyer Joined them Thursday
and all returned to Honesdale on
Friday.
Reginald Maddeford was stricken
with appendicitis and taken to a
hospital in Scranton Saturday after
noon to be operated on. His father,
George Maddeford, accompanied
him.
Miss Siko returned from Siko Fri
day and will leave during the week
on another case.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allan Lawrence of
Scranton came over in their auto
Thursday for a few days visit with
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Strongman left
Friday for New York in their auto.
On Tuesday evening Rev. Thomas
Houston will open his meetings in
the Presbyterian church
The grass on the square was cut
Thursday and taken in Friday by
John Henderson and several helpers.
Saturday and Sunday were the
hottest days of the season-86 de-
grees in the shade.
Mrs. H. N. Miller entertained for
the Fourth at her home Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Miller and daughter Mildred,
Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Paynter and
daughter Isabelle of Carbondale and
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Seifarth of
Brooklyn, N. Y.
Mrs. Edward Ward spent Sunday
with her brother, Emerson w. Gam
nell and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Ham of Ohio
were visitors here Sunday and Mon
day.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-07-06
HadIsy Orders Lynohins Inquiry.

Hsdley Orders Lynohins Inquiry.
Charleston, Mo-, July 6.-An exodus
of the negro population Of Charleston
is reported to be in progress following
a double lynching, when Robert Cole
man and Sam Fields were hanged for
the murder Of William Fox. a Missis-
sippi county farmer. Governor Had
ley has ordered an investigation.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-07-06
GOULDSBORO.
"Trip Round the World"-Chil.
dren's Day-Other Notes.

"Trip Round the world"-Chil-
dren's Day-Other Notes.
Mrs. James Catterson, who has
been spending several weeks at
Orange, n. j., as the guest of her
daughter, Mrs. William Marshall,
has returned.
Miss Beulah Tubbs of Blooms
burg is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Everett Smith.
Miss Grace Bowling, who has been
spending several days in Tobyhanna,
has returned.
r Miss Helen Smith has been re-
elected as teacher in Clifton town
ship.
The Bible class of the Methodist
Episcopal church gave a social and
entertainment, called "a Trip to
France" in the basement of the
church Wednesday evening. This
social was the first of a series of
socials entitled "A Trip Around the
World"
Children's day exercises were held
in the Methodist Episcopal church
Sunday morning
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hunebauch
and children have returned to their
home in Lehighton after spending
some time with her mother, Mrs.
LeClair, and sister Mrs. J. Fahey.
Mrs. T. Hutchins and son Donald
of Scranton, who had been visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Fahey, have re-
turned.
A meeting of the trustees of the
Lehigh Cemetery association was
held at the office of Fred Dierolf
Thursday evening.
Jennie Daggers, who after many
weeks of serious sickness was some
better, is again very sick.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. S. Fairless of
West End are entertaining their
niece, Miss Alice Crooks of Halle
ton.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-07-06
Wayne County's the Place to Fish

Several residents of West Scranton
fished the Paupack for trout Friday.
Among them were Frank Moxley, w.
II. Davis, Wallace d. Moser, the
mayors secretary, Clem Marsh and
d. F. Moylan. Some nice catches
were made.
Charles Kimmick, William O'Don-
nell, Henry Fox and Arthur John
son of West Scranton have returned
from a fishing trip to Long pond.
They were very successful, catching
a sufficient number of pickerel and
bullheads to furnish members of
the club that meets in Kimmick' S
hall with a fine supper. 1t required
two large baskets to carry the catch
home.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-07-06
CLASHES BETWEEN WHITES
AND BLACKS.

New York. July 5.--Following
Johnson's victory over Jeffries
dlsquieting reports have been
received from numerous cities
of clashes Between whites and
blacks bordering upon race riots.
Great uneasiness Is felt concern
ing the ultimate outcome of the
Fourth of July fight between
the white man and the negro.
Uvaldia, Ca, July 3. - Three
negroes were killed and many
wounded I'm a clash with whites
at construction camp near this
place.
The negroes had been eXulting
over the beating given the white
man by the black champion.
New Orleans, July 5.-There
were frequent outbreaks be-
tween whites and blacks as che
returns from the Jeffries-John-
son fight came in.
Norfolk, Va, July 5.-Assaults
on negroes by the lower element
of whites were committed in this
city and Portsmouth last night
following the announcement
that Jeffries had been defeated
by johnson. No less than half
dozen negroes were made vic
tins Of the wrath of mobs in
Norfolk
Washington, July ). - Wash
ington's negro population Of
100000 was stirred to a fever
heat by the negro pugilists vic
tory. There were numerous
clashes between whites and
blacks, but none was serious.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-07-06

Double Value of Good Highways.
From the Louisville Courief-Jour-
nal:-Good roads are double acting
they make money for the farmer
and with the money he buys an au-
tomobile with which he enjoys these
good roads. Good roads mean au-
tomobiles for farmers; the automo-
bile is helping to keep the farmers
boy at home. so good roads help keep
the family circle intact. A good
road may not cause two bushels of
corn to grow where one grew before,
but it will permit the marketing of
several at the former expense of
one.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-07-06
The Cali Of the Wild.

Twenty thousand pairs OF arms that beat
the frantic air.
Twenty thousand pairs OF eyes that gIeam
or gloat or glare,
Twenty thousand voices wild that scream
and yell and swear
Football; that's all.