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Gilpin observer., 1910-05-19

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?
1t 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 hope that
you might be able, in fact, to do some
thing for me in return. l now demand
gentleman's satisfaction for this
blow. 1t is al! that 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
Gilpin observer., 1910-05-19
CHAPTER xxxiv.
Tho Princess Commands.

Being only merchant" replied
the American. II find 1t necessary to
cultivate good manners to certain
extent. Were I 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 were adorned with
a network Of varicose veins. the re.
suit of innumerable deep rotations Of
vodka. He was that anomalous com.
bination. an excitable fat man. and
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.
RomanoR flushed with rage.
Fellow" said he, II am not going
70 waste any words with you. grant
Gilpin observer., 1910-05-19

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.
Gen. Catkof has already told me
of your heroic deeds on the Amur,"
said the lieutenant. II have been
hoping for some time that l might
have the honor Of meeting you. had
no idea that you were in Moscow"
Gortchakov was a frank, ingenious
youth, to whom the American took an
immediate liking.
Il shall leave you two together"
said the princess. rising, while go
and get my wraps. Oh, by the way.
Alexieff. why can we not drive Mr..
Hardy by the Slaviansky Bazaar? 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 fne 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 reception, and that the Sla-
vainsky would be on the way. He had
not been talking over a minute. when
Boris Romanon 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 a
good fellow! You shall have our in.
1uence 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.
Gilpin observer., 1910-05-19
CHAPTER xxxv.
The Princess Entreats.

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 mur.
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, 81 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 well 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.
tentlon. the Baron Koubelik. Koukol-.
nik's associate. believed Hardy's rep.
utation for skill greatly exaggerated.
"The fellow IL q plebeian. too" he
Gilpin observer., 1910-05-19

you a certain degree of courage, con-
siderable shrewdness and any amount
of insolence. But you are making a
sad mistake II 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 it
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 shall be offended
at this later" drawled Hardy, when
l get to thinking over it. At the pres
emit you are too interesting as a study
in-ah-zoology. do not believe
there is such another boor and ruffian
living in all Moscow as you. Certain
ly, the Russians of the better class
that I 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
1t 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 woman of dis
reputable character there. and he and
the woman had me put on a boat, os-
tensibly sailing for Vladivostok. l
soon found out that | was to be i'm.
prisoned or put to death. This fellow
remained In Japan with his paramour,
and he came on here afterward at his
leisure. have had him watched
since by the police, and 1t is certain
that he is an enemy of the govern.
ment. and perhaps Japanese spy.
1t Is known that he consorts with
Jews. and l strongly suspect that he
Is himself an American Jew. The Ro-
manor family is, unfortunately, under
certain obligations to him, for which
l am Offering to pay him literally.
Come. now. my man. how much shall
1t be?'
There must surely be some mis-
take here" said Gortschakov. II was
introduced to Mr.. Hardy by the prin.
cess, who recommended him to me as
possible friend. What have you to
say to these accusations OF the prince,
Mr.. Hardy?"
Nothing" replied the American.
save that II We were not under the
roof OF lady. l should tell Romanoff
that can not believe that he Is mis-.
taken"
you would have US think them"
suggested Gortchakov.
that he is undoubtedly lying!"
Have care!" cried Romanoff,
raising his voice. do not presume
too far on the protection of the prin.
cess! Once more and for the last
time. I ask you. how much do you
want?"-and he thrust the check. book
under Hardy's nose.
"You are positively growing tire
soms." said Hardy, and he dipped tho
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searchingly on Hardy, who stood there,
white to the lips. rigid as 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.
l have the honor of wishing you good
evening and he walked from the
room.
Gilpin observer., 1910-05-19
CHAPTER xxxIII.-continued.

The American was puzzled for a
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 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 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 It back carelessly
to the princess.
But, monsieur" she gasped. my
friend, could not accept so much
from youS 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 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.
1.-THE Americans are as generous as
they are brave" she said at last, in
. low voice. II shall accept this noble
gift on behalf OF my poor people, in
whose name / thank you"
At this moment servant appeared
at the door and announced:
Lieutenant Gortchakov!"
II regret that I must be leaving you
now" said the Romanovna; but stay!
should like to introduce you to the
lieutenant. He is a 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,
ne 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 II Mr.. Hardy, the brave
American. Of whom you have heard
me speak. desire you to be friends"
Gilpin observer., 1910-05-19
SYNOPSIS.

Frederick Hardy, a fashionable Boston
society man. lost his wealth. was Tilted
charge of an American Trading Company
store in Russia. On his journey through
Japan he mot stapleton -, Neville. sup
go together to Russia. Because of sus,
picious circumstances they were several
was arrested and found upon his person
were papers showing maps Of Jap forts.
Hardy was proven guiltless, On train
merchant. In Nevilie's shoes Jap found
pictures of forts. proving him to be
Russian spy Hardy dsParted for rs hus
a Russian steamer: On reaching vladi,,
for Siberia, meeting Princess Romanovna
on tho train. Hardy boarded vessel for
Amur; Hardy sh9wed ,n the princess s,sa hls
vs. stranded, III. princess and hsI
maid we're attacked BY Chinese ,, Hardy
bred upon the craft. Hardy slew their
chief: Burning arrows were hurled upon
made to board the vessel. The attacking
Chinese were repulsed. Romanon sneered
Hardy, soStudo for f the bp pTnes.s
nailed to a cross on the shore. To put an
end TO the awful torture Hardy himself
own lie in his hands. Forest fres men
aced the vessel; Hardy volunteered to
20 for help. Refused permission ne
Jumped overheard and started to swim
with the princess distress message. Ro-
manor was angry at Hardy for his brave
efforts to rescue the princess. He wooed
Hardy had made love openly to a. Jap
anese girl. Help came and the princess
was rescued. Hardy Journeyed on raft
Arriving at his destination he took
ness. Hardy received a letter from a So
cial leader in Boston and another from
Aisome. Hardy took lessons in Russian
way with that race. HARDY received
letter from tho princess. thanking him
for his bravery. Hardy's teacher was in
danger Of death. He employed Wang as
a servant. Hardy went to MOSCOW. where
no was invited to call upon the princess.
cess s Soma Romano Ss HARDY aroused unac-
announcing that he was going to call on
the princess. He engaged cabman who
drove him to large house on poorly
lighted street. After entering the house.
nihilists who supposed he was Felix HUI
lin. come to tell them of powerful ex-
plosive he had discovered. The real Hulin
arrived and denounced Hardy as an Inn i'm;
postor. The nihiists determined to kill
Hardy in order to protect themselves.
Finding an unloaded revolver in his over
bomb. which lay on the table. and swore
TO blow them all up together II they
touched him. Holding the nihilists at
bay. Hardy started to leave the room
door. Hulin threw his bomb. killing sew
eral policemen, the nihilists fed and Ba.
ruch the Jew. suddenly appeared and led
Hardy to the cellar. Baruch conducted
Hardy through an underground passage
TO another house, from which he boldly
emerged and returned to his hotel Hardy
fund for the relief Of the victims of the
nihilists.
Arizona republican., 1910-07-24

those who have not seen it, and il was written by d sure enough tramp and anyone in Iron Springs can tell you in which cottage to look for it. This has beer a fine stop. Everything certainly is tip-top. Reading magazines and smoking cig
 arettes,
 oh. We have enjoyed life. you bet! Alarm clocks we have galore, And carpets we have on every floor. A chandelier lamp we use, too. Hoboes that can do that are but few. And sleeping in an outing gown Is equal to box al the Orpheum in
 town"
Arizona republican., 1910-07-24

old prison of Geeva, known IS Live che He is in excellent health
 It was as a delegate to the Paris penal congress that De Windt was al lowed to talk with Luccheni, who has seen no one except prison officers for years De Windt found him in a light airy, ward overlooking the lake. He is employed at bookbinding, but this is voluntary, as he need not work unless he is so disposed. He was cheerfully and amicably chatting with other con victs.
 He has never been in dark cell eX- cept for three short periods for refrac- tory conduct, one of which was a re- sent attempt to stab the governor of the prison with a weapon he had se- cretly fashioned from a sardine can. He told De Windt he was extremely we'll He has an abundant diet. a pint of wine and four cigarettes daily.
 De Windt described him as sallow- faced, sturdy little man, with dark rest less eyes and perpetual sinister smile. He constantly feigns insanity, but sue ceeds poorly. His intelligence is above the average. He reads much, especial ly the works of Montesquieu, Rous- seau and Dickens.
 He has a large cell, a comfortable bed, writing tablet, well-filled book case and electric light. The walls of his cell are covered with picture post cards, including portraits of European sovereigns. notably the kings of Eng land, Spain and Italy DeWindt was astonished to find among these DOT traits those of the Emperor Francis Joseph and of the Empress Elizabeth.
 These had not been noticed by the governor of the prison. who, when De Windt called his attention to them, tore them down and destroyed them.
 DeWindt raised the question wheth- CT the brutal, senseless slayer of the universally beloved empress is being adequately punished.-Cable Dispatch tO New York Sun.
Arizona republican., 1910-07-24

The members of the Iron Springs colony could be doing q good deal to preserve the beauty of this charm
 ing spot among the mountains. There is forestry work that everyone could do-cach on his or her own spot of ground. Those who have oaks should clear out the mistletoc. which is fa
 tai to the life af an oak It is an easy thing to mulch the ground around the great pine trees with pine needles and the pines are the greatest beauty of the homes; to dig drains so that the rain seeks the roots of the trees and does not run off. And a forest tree does better with the dead wood taken away. just as. our roses thrive from their yearly pruning. Mir. and Mrs. Burtis are undoubtedly pro longing the life of the beautiful juni- per tree which shadows their house by having all the water from their newly acquired bath tub drain into it's roots. Mrs. T. N. Pemberton has saved the fine juniper which shades her front yard and porch by filling up around the roots, which had been washed bare by the winter storms. MT w. J. Murphy is doing fine work on his place in the preservation of his trees. The great pines. the wide
Arizona republican., 1910-07-24
THE EASY LIFE OF A ReGlcIDE.

It has often been stated that Luigi Lucheni, the man who murdered the Empress Elizabeth of Austria in 1898. had either died in prison from the eff fleets of the seventies to which he was subjected, or was hopelessly insane and chained in dungeon. Harry De Windt of the Daily Express contributes to that paper the result of visit he made to the assassin recently. showing that the prisoner is leading an en- jcyable, almost luxurious life in the
Arizona republican., 1910-07-24
ccc CURES o.o.o. OLD SOREs

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   all who ATLANTA. GA.
Arizona republican., 1910-07-24

Postcard views of Phoenix churches and public buildings at Hinckley's F. o. News Store, 136 N. Center. al
Arizona republican., 1910-07-24

Indian baskets at Hinckley's r. O. News Store. 136 N Center al
Arizona republican., 1910-07-24
Iron Springs News
 Letter
First Heavy Rain cf the Season at
 Iron Springs.

Iron Springs, Arizona. July 22.- Especial Correspondence The Repub- hcan. 1.-The first torrential rain of the season came down this-ThuTS- day-evening So far, only very light rains of short duration have fallen, but about o'clock tRe heavens opened the black sky was rent and torn by the lightning, and the noun tain ranges were obliterated by the falling rain. The temperature fell 22 degrees in half an hour The rush ing torrents and waterfalls are not seen. as the thirsty earth is drinking in the rain. The storm has been coming up slowly all day long. but so gradually that it was feared that there would be only d slight rain, If any. For the thermometer has been lowering near 90 for two days and the storm was confidently looked for-and it came.
 As the people keep coming into camp and opening up cottages. the general question is, How did you find your house ?" This year the condition of things has been excel lent. and everyone remembers the condition a few years ago, when tramps held high revcl all winter. Some one is always apt to say. Don't you remember the poetry the tramp left?" and there is general laugh. This gem was written below the ,ndow sill of one of the cottages and as a sample of hobo poetry is quite interesting. Here it is for
Arizona republican., 1910-07-24

spreading junipers and the oaks are the beauty and glory of Iron Springs and every effort that is made for their care and preservation will be v.ell worth while.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-09-02
THE APPALACHIAN EXPOSITION.

visitors been welcome to Atlanta than
embassy who here today behalf OF
Appalachian exposition at Knoxville The cause
they represent of national interest being of the greatest
enterprises souhs history and holding particular appeal
o Georgia and Atlanta.
Appalachian exposition will present in picturesque form
manifold of the Piedmont 1t will be both indus
The from which has to draw
wengh unbounded in their wealth and variety This favored
region produces everything that be anywhere
It's people have shown especially within the past
energy and that turning the
practical Mining manufacturing
forestry cattle raising farming have all forward with
giant strides.
present the south is alert along with the rest of the
conservation movement It's people realize
without due protection to the forests and streams their
country its fertility and How to foster the
productvenes how make fewer yield larger crops
through improved machinery and intensive cutvatonh
one of the south most interesting problems
And all these things will be presented at the Appalachian
exposition will show only what the section doing and
what do to continue its prosperity AS
enterprise the value of the exposition will thus be
immense will stimulate and intelligent pride the
south among will fresh interest from
the nation at large.
part the which the Tennesseans have
Georgia very much be hoped that they will
support Atlanta and of every other Georgia
community they visit There to be Atlanta day
exposition. Our citizens will find entertaining and
profitable to be present on that occasion.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-09-02
THE CITY ASID THE COUNTRY

need and the value of intimate relations between
city and the country cogeny urged in the current issue
Progress the official magazine of the Atlanta Chamber of Com
merce pointed that although urban and rural communi
coming together good WILL for the other they
working together definitely and practically those
prses that concern their mutual welfare
This is timely observation and especially is to be
commended of and boards of trade
The interests of city and country in hundred important
identical There be municipal advancement
through development of the surrounding territory
progress likewise dependent upon the growth neigh
boring and cities Yet rule when committee from
board of trade chamber of appointed work
and important enterprise is composed entirely
of from the city.
This should be- The from the country and the
from the city each has certain qualities which the other lacks
1t only their combined points Of view and judgment and
that accomplish the sounds and lasting results They
should know each other better profit by each others diverse
experience and outlook and work shoulder shoulder for
upbuilding of the whole community'S good
The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce has happily caught this
idea and pressing Some months the chamber
truck farming Aantas vicinity
of prizes for the products At present
gagged promoting show for Atlanta be held
November December This is specific effort bring
country and the city into closer accord
extraordinary significance.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-09-02
O. YOU MACON NEWS.

our good friend News virtue has
proved to be its but not its only reward.
Last Saturday afternoon while Bob Mckinney and T. j.
Simmons the old T I that everybody in Georgia knows
and the of the News vigorous force listening their
presses Keeling off columns of good stories and ads filed
committee of Macon citizens Something up.
One of the delegation stepped forward and in graceful
speech Mr. Mckinney the editor manager with
silver loving cup inscribed follows From the citizens of
Macon appreciation of valiant stand for truth and
justice August g. 1907 And then to Mr. Simmons the
aging editor and to Mr. j. H. Moore the editorial writer
presented gold fountain pens
This and merited we'll handsome tribute
1t indicates the appreciation of the people of Ma
for that type Of journalism which
lions and the deal Throughout the gubernaora
campaign the Macon News the public impartial
ed political At the time it stood valiany for
of progressive Democracy and the candidacy
There really conflict between standing by ones consci
and intelligence and the playing
other side This the Macon News did and that why the
its city, for which it has done and doing much beyond
the boundaries of custom to it such brilliant tribute
Good luck to such a newspaper and such spirit.