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Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1916-07-21

brate1. eve In q country where beau
tiful women were the rule. And she
was additionally attractive because OF
her pleasant disposition. She was
kind and generous, beloved by people
OF all classes. She was surrounded by
mystery. There could be no question
ing her patrician descent, but her his
tory was entirely unknown. Only a
/, few people In the world knew that she
was the daughter of the Empress Eliz-
abeth of Russia. Catherine, of course,
was one OF the few who knew the
truth. and the continued existence of
the Princess Helen was a source of
luneasipess to her. That uneasiness
now became alarm when she learned
of the projected marriage, for she
knew that Prince Charles was danger
GUS.
Radziwfn, prince palatine OF Wilma,
hated Russia and the Russians worse
than poison, yet had dreams OF be-
coming emperor of that country. He
had set himself up as a candidate for
the throne of Poland, considering that
but stepping stone TO the place he
really coveted. II may easily be seen
how a marriage with the Princess
nelen would have been desirable in
the furthering OF his schemes. He
was a bold and enterprising man, and
Catherine was afraid of him.
Prince Gregory Orloff responded TO
her summons at once. He was a man
of majestic appearance. viewing him
from the front, He had all kinds OF
rich brown whiskers. and a naughty
lace. He had commanding figure
and immense shoulders. But the back
OF his head gave him away. 1t was a
straight line up and down. Prince
Gregory was one of the strongest men
the world ever saw. He could twist
iron pokers into corkscrews. and roll
heavy metal plates into balls. He
could throw a small horse over his
head. Men OF average strength were
as children in his hands The orloffs
were all mighty men. II was Alexis
Orloff who absent-mindedly placed his
fingers around the neck of Peter III
and when he removed those fingers
Peter was dead, and has been dead to
this day.
Catherine invited him to read the
message from Florence, and then
said: go and bring that woman ia
Russia"
Gregory bowed and straightway
boarded Russ.a's best warship, ano
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1916-07-21
PROPER TEST OF BROOD sow
Indications OF Good Mixer Shown In
Thrift Of Pigs-8eware Of Fat
tening Animal.

The principal test of whether a SOW
Is a good mixer or not Is the thrift
nj her pigs and her condition while
sucking them. II they do well and
she eats literally and keeps up good
health and digestion, and at the same
time gets little thin while nursing
them, 1t is pretty good evidence that
she is a good mixer and will do to
keep as long as her usefulness lasts.
But look out for the SOW that fattens
between narrowing and weaving time.
Her pigs either die of or become
runts, for she is not making the use
Of her feed that a good mother should
make
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1916-07-21
THE DAMsEL AND THE DUNGEON.

In the year 1894 the Empress Cath
crime ii was seated upon the throne
of Russia, but not SO firmly that she
really enjoyed herself. In those days
II was impossible to throw brick
in Russia without hitting two or three
conspirators. Intrigue was a profess
sion rather than pastime, and the
leading patriots had q disagreeable
habit of strangling and otherwise muir
,dering their rulers.
SO Catherine, as she sat on her
throne. reigning according to the rules
laid down by the National league. kept
close tab on all that was going on,
not only in Russia but wherever II was
possible to have her spies. She was
determined that she wouldn't be taken
unawares. One day she received a
message from Florence, to the effect
that Prince Charles Radziwill was
paying court to Helen Tarakanoff. and
II was the general belief in Italy that
the two would soon be married.
Catherine became so agitated that
she almost upset her throne when
she sprang to her feet and shrieked an
order for Prince Gregory Orion to
wait upon her.
Helen Tarakanoff had been the
belle of Florence and Leghorn for sew
eral seasons. Her beauty was cele'
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1916-07-21
USEFUL In THE SICK ROOM

pierced in the edge of the tin, securely
sew II in place. Then sew flounce
of flannel of sufficient length to reach
to the bottom of the tumbler. and bind
the flannel at the lowest edge with
narrow ribbon.
The edge of the lid is finished OF
with a silk cord. and in the center
three little loops of satin ribbon are
sewed on, which form kind OF handle
by which the "cozy" can be lifted up
when occasion requires.
In the sick room a little article of
this kind will be found very useful. as
it forms capital cover for glass,
whether 1t contains warm or cold
liquid.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1916-07-21
EXCELLENT FEED FOR SWINE
Rape Is Large Succulent Plant ant
Grows Rapidly--one OF Best
Foraaes for Hogs.

Owing to the fact that rape grow
rapidly, is large, succulent plant ant
palatable to hogs, 1t makes one of the
best swine forages. II rape is moi
pastured too closely 1t will grow VI
and make fall pasture. A good growth
of rape will furnish pasture for about
% to 20 hogs to the acre.
For pasture purposes the Dwar
Essex variety is most used. The seet
can be bought usually for eight cent
a pound, therefore seeding is done a
small cost, as not more than fiv'
pounds of seed per acre is Required
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1916-07-21
Novel Tumbler Cory.

panying sketch, and 1t could also be
used for keeping warm the early morn
ing cup of tea that is often left stand
Ing for time.
To make IT, Use the top OF round
tin. large enough TO cover the top OF
the tumbler or cup. and in the edge of
the lid pierce number of small holes.
Cover the surface of the lid with fan'
mel and turn the material over at
the edges. ard. by means OF the holes
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1916-07-21
Little Mary's SUGGESTION.

Her father took Mary out for walk
one day in the country. They passed
pasture where some. bulls. were In
closed. The bulls were believing, and
Mary's father attempted an imitation
of it, to the great amusement OF Ms'Y.
who finally said. after many enco,
had been z,endered' for her 'berS "
Daddy, wouldn't it'be a good Joke q
we were to hide behind |" tree, apd
when people came. by you would undo
your voice and frightsns thems"
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1916-07-21
Painted Boots.

We might have been prepared, and
in a way we were, but all the same
everybody turned to gaze at pair OF
painted boots that tripped down
Broadway the other afternoon. Some
very modest little conventional berries
were painted across the instep. but
they were quite sufficient to challenge
every gaze.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1916-07-21
Not satisfactory.

Margaret was an unusually naughty
little girl One day when she had
been more than. ordinarily obstfeper-
GUS her-,rather Aaid to her.. ''"Why
don't YOU try being good, Margaret.
ADD see how II would gos"S MRfgaret
stopped crying to reply; T,dh try
It once. papa, and didn't get any sat
isfaction out of IT," +,
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1916-07-21

modish revers. Silver and turquoise
embroidery adds a color touch and
decorative feature to the overdrapery
of georgette.
The dress may be made at home,
using materials of good quality. for
SIG, estimating four yards OF taffeta
at $3.50 per yard. the same amount
of georgette, of which a very fair
quality may be obtained for $3.50 a
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1916-07-21
TAKING PLACE OF THE MUFF

along in buoyant manner, apparently
free from care. There are many new
artistic handbags which can be made
inexpensively and changed to CORE
spond with the costume and which
could be used in this way.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1916-07-21
PREVENTION OF OK MARBLES
Spraying With Kerosene Emulsion or
Fish oil VIII Kill Grubs-
Remove All Found.

Cattlemen estimate that the MARBLE
Dr. common grub in the backs OF cattle
does from $35,O00,000 to $50.000,000
damage a year. The damage comes
through loss of flesh. lowered milk
production, and decrease in the value
of hides.
The grubs may be located under the
skin on the back of cattle In late win
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1916-07-21
Section Through Skin Of Steer, Show
Ing Grub With Head Pointed to
Opening.

ter or early spring by the Characters
tic Jumps or swellings. The parasite
has made little opening in the skin
at the top OF the swelling, and may
be pressed out through IL. In small
herd the grubs may be removed, and
all should be destroyed.
Examine the cattle every two or
three weeks, and remove all found.
Spraying with kerosene emulsion, fish
oil or train oil will kill the grubs, but
the wounds do not heal readily unless
the grubs are removed.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1916-07-21
AFTERNOON COSTUME THAT
WILL MEET WITH APPROVAL.
May Be Made by Homo Dressmaker at
Comparatively Small cost-Metal
Embrolderles a Feature Of Gar
ment That Enhances Worth.

The pretty afternoon dress here
shown is made of purple taffeta, and
front and back widths are draped with
navy georgette crepe. Bands OF navy
satin trim the skirt, the same mate
rial being employed for the narrow
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1916-07-21
Cory That May Be Relied Upon tS
Keep Liquid Warm for Any
Required Time.

An Ingenious little device for keep
ing tumbler of hot milk or other
LIQUID warm is shown in the accom-
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1916-07-21
Rouah Skin.

II the skin OF the body is rough. a
good sand soap will be found more
beneficial than the ordinary toilet soap.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1916-07-21
Value OF EIderdown.

Value OF EloerooWn'
Eiderdown 10 ono or the poorest
conductors of heat, hapcs Its use
as q bed covering.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-31

Blake where have longed to find him
He shall not ride with us again. But
come" he added
they found their way through the
darkening streets in the purlieus of
Gretzhoffen town. Under the leader
ship of the ehieftain they threaded
street after street, alley after alley.
until at length their party descended
into steep gully in less important
portion Of the city. A faint Eght
sho ed through the chinks Of a val
which seemed to be the facing Of a
bank, but which really concealed some
sort of den within.
"Yonder, excellency," WHISPERED
Landozi, ''is the place where they hole
up-like rats in sewer-and they
have no more prjnciples-they are
worthy Of no more. Come, nv men.
close in
He pushed against the door round
which shone the CLEANS of light, and
hastened into a sort of passa geway.
| Their entry attracted no attention for
the time.
Only two of the gang remained. the
others having departed on one errand
or other of their own. When Kitty
and her companion looked through the
little window, which gave in upon the
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-31
CHAPTER Xxx.
The Sewer Rats,

"Who was the thief that robbed you,
excellency?" demanded Landozi, as
they drew up near the edge Of the
city-did you see him Weu?'
Perfectly" said Kitty. Moreover,
I am sure have seen him before"
"Where?"
with your own band, monsieur-he
was one Of those who rode with you
the other day!"
"Ah, slim man-sharp face
white?"
"Precisely-tIle same
"I know him-Biake! He was with
Us that day, yes, but J. promise you he
is not really Of our brotherhood. He
Is not worthy Of association with gar
liant gentlemen like ourselves. We
ride the trails-he creCps through the
alleys of the city. We are borderers-
he is a common thief. Blake-truly,
il must have been he. No one of our
own gentry would have robbed a wom-
an. Now, you help me in your own
quest. I know Blake's lurking place.
He and his kind have a sort OF a den
in the low quarter OF the town. The
project Of police leaves them pretty
much alone, because IN these times
the officers Of the law have much else
to think about. Their opium laic-
Their den for stolen goods-yes, yes,
know. But dare you go with meG"
Il must dare it," said Kitty firmly
Perhaps my friends will follow ne
1 do not know-but even If not, you
and I must get back what he has sto
len from me-
"And what was it, excellency?"
mo more than a broken bit OF coin
captain, OF value to meme as it is ROW
of great value to me provided I car
attain it and the other half"
"You need say not more The er
rand is enough to interest me-b2
4 cause now I shall have that feiln--
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-31

recess under the bluff, they saw sit
ting close to the table two men
Blake, the renegade, and another OF
his band. The keen eye of Kitty de-
tected Blake's hand lying upon the
table-and near it the object which
she sought-the missing coin!
Quick" whispered Landozi, and as
he spoke he broke into the room.
Without hesitation he flung himself
upon Blake, and Kitty, wishing to be
of service, and finding no better
means, caught up an empty bottle
which stood near and dealt SO inter
esting a blow upon the head of the
remaining rufian as to put him out OF
the combat for the time. An instant
later she had caught from the table
the coveted coin.
Let him go, Landozi - quick!
Come! have got it," she exclaimed.
And an instant later she was in the
passageway once more.
She had almost made her way out
into the OPEN when in the semidark-
ness she felt strong hand clutch at
her wrist-heard a low laugh at her
ear.
"Roleau!" she cried aloud.
mo, not Roleau,'' said a voice she
knew we'll enough-the voice OF the
Count Frederick
$50, you have it! Very well, cling
to it. then-but don't drop it. To pre-
vent that l will even hold your hand
in mine"
you brute!" exclaimed Kitty, sob
bing now in the intensity of her emo
tions-"after all have done to get
! it--and it is mine!"
"Why argue it, my dear young
lady?" exclaimed Count Frederick. Il
have told you must have it. l regret
as much as you that I must disturb
YOU"
Release me-let me sol"
Painting, she looked up at him in the
half light What she saw was a face
grim and full O. purrose-a face which
it seemed to her she would always
hate-but in which at least there was
no trace Of any fear.
Come" he said, and flung an arm
; about her waist IS he stepped toward
the open. Let R0Icau fend for him
self am satisfied with what I have
now"
an instant later lie halted. From
What sounds he heard at the rear, be
knew escape was cut off there. Ant
now crowding in at the entrance @
the main gallery in which they stood
there came vet Others Of the thieves
band, barring exit there as veil.
Count Frederick, shielding Kit!
stood at bay.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-31

"Ho, brothers," cried the ruff1an who
held Kitty in his arms-"By the Lord,
ills the same!-'tis the young Amer
lean h1ghness whom we lost!"
Loose me! Let rae free!' cried
Kitty vehemently-tT came to you for
help. l trusted in you. I am in read
and I ask you gentlemen to be my
friends"
What, your friends!" They laughed
loudly at this.
Eyes, your leader knows me-do YOU
not remember how he took us captive
the other day? He told me then if l
needed aid to count on him Does one
of your brotherhood speak falsely?"
They fell back from her now re,
specially, impressed in part by what
she said, and in part by the fear that
they might offend their leader. This
latter fear was well placed, for even
now they heard the sounds of rapid
hoofbeats.
'Hist!" exclaimed one, "Landozi-i;
is very likely he."
And it was he, the man whom they
all respected through their fears. He
flung himself from his horse now an6
strobe into the lighted circle.
What now, fellows!' exclaimed he
"a ha caught aiaht of the vn,1ner ~u<,--
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-31

an standing there. disheveled, pale:
do you not know this exceiiency!
What, would you insult her!"
"I came hither for help" exclaimed
Kitty. addressing him with such ap'
peal in her eyes as any man would
have found it difficult to resist. Il
am in need-I am in pursuit of thief
and II
and you ask a thief to catch a
grimly.
mo. not in the least-I do not call
you so, you brothers of the desert.
You yourself, Captain Landozi, told me
to come to you if l needed help. Well,
need it now, tonight, this
very moment! I am all alone.
need conduct to Gretzhoffen
town. I am convinced that the man
who robbed me fed thither. What,
would you allow one to escape who
would rob a woman?"
NO" exclaimed Landozi. THAT is
not our trade. It is our profession
that we take only from the rich; and
we do not side with those who rob the
weak. EXcellency, my word is my
word You come to us for aid, and we
should be barren of all honor did we
not give you aid. What can we do?'
"Ride with mel" exclaimed Kitty
"Yourself-two Or three men-sllcN
me the way from here to Gretzhoffen
| Shield me against any other possible
riders who may not be of your broth
ehrood. Is it agreed?'
cit is agreed" exclaimed Landczi
and with small discussion they sool
were in the saddle again-Landozi
i two Or three of his stoutest men ant
Kitty; and once more she felt tn
rush Of the wind against her cheek
as a good horse carrios, her forword
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-31

IA yotf loom, II IS true, or near to it, !
lat least, and was set upon by ruffian
and young woman. Between them
they bound me and left me helpless
flung me into your room here as you
see. ask no belief of you. Take me
to Count Sachio-I am his man. Let
him plead for me. l shall make no
plea at ALL"
Count Frederick found upon the
floor little kerchief, which told him
much.
Every WELL" said he to Rudolph,
that Is precisely what I shall do! We
shall go to find your master, Count
Sachio. There has been too much
mystery Of late; perhaps he can ex-
plain a part of it"
It was thus, therefore, that Count
Frederick and his new passenger had
come in a swift car from Gretzhoffen
direct to the lodge of Count Sachio,
beyond the neutral lands. And hav-
ing arrived at the chalet Rudolph had
lost no time in flinging himself from
the car and Fastening to explain to his
master that absence which he knew
would be so resented. Seeing Roleau
there In advance Of him-and bound
his own rage overcame him and he lost
not an instant in casting himself upon
Count Sachio's prisoner.
This was not altogether fortunate
matter for any; Roleau, surprised at
the attack, and by this time somewhat
in possession of recuperated powers,
40 81 OF ic h0n 6c
that he broke them; and thereupon adj
dressing himself to the combat once
more, soon gave Rudolph all he liked
to do.
Meantime Count Frederick, thinking
it we'll to guard all exits of the chalet,
himself had gone to the rear, and had
found the open window through which
Kitty and the stranger had escaped
What he now saw, therefore, in the
main room, was his own late prisoner
engaged in conflict with Count Sachio S
prisoner.
They find him fartar!" exclaimed
he to himself: for at that moment Ro
leau, casting Rudolph aside, made fol
the outer door of the chalet.
Stop" cried Count Sachio loudly
as others would have followed him
TT is useless! Wait-he has not thu
coin. Why waste time on him!"
They fell back as the count once
more took charge of this complicate'
situation.
LAS for you, Rudolph" he exclaimed
you have come late, and you hav
failed-you have not the coin that yo
were sent to bring me-"
"Excellency, no-I have failed. Tha
man"-he pointed to the door wher
Roleau had fled-"he and a youn
woman caught ne even as I wa
searching for it where you directe
me. They fell on me and trussed m
up and left me helpless. l stage
there until the master of the plac
came. It was he who brought m
hither-I told him you would max
any explanation that could be made
5 "And a fine explanation anyone ca
make!" exclaimed Count Sachio bi
terly.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-31
CHAPTER XIX,
The Apaches.

The man who had proved himself
the last possessor of the kings half of
the Gretzhoffen coin was the most I'M
worthy of any thus far concerned in
its destinies. True, Kitty's recollec
tion had been correct-she had indeed
seen him among Landlords condottieri.
Yet lawless as the members of that
band were, he scarce was fit to claim
comradesh1p with them.
His name in truth was Blake-a rem
egade Englishman, who had for some
time belonged to the underworld Of
the capital Of Gretzhoffen. If, animal
led by some greater ambition of his
own, he now and then joined the bands
of the desert rovers, his real prefer
ence was for the underworld of the !
city, where, with his comrades of the
cheaper thieving gentry, he might for
the most part smoke or loaf in idle !
ness, not concerned in deeds of activ-
ity or daring. It had been by mere
Ichance Of his prowling nature that he
had learned something about the own
tership Of the broken coin-had guessed
that it might have some value, and
had resolved to possess himself of it.
AS he fed now, therefore, he made
not for the desert so much as for the
Idens of his own sort in the purlieus
Of Gretzhoffen town itself. When at
length. after his long ride across the
neutral country, he found himself once
more near to what he called home, he
cast loose his horse and completed his
Journey on foot.
At the door of the underground dive,
where he counted upon meeting most
of his friends, he made the usual sign
of admission. It was a choice band Of
kindred souls who rose to greet him
as he entered They asked him what
cheer.
What have done-what have
taken?" Staggering, he pushed them
aside and threw on the table in the
center of the room a bit of coin which
he took from his pocket.
Something, comrades, am think.
ing"
A roar Of laughter broke from them
las, motley group, they surrounded
him.
He is jolly Jester, is it not so, my
brothers!" exclaimed one. "A coin!
II it were whole 1t might be worth per
haps Ira or SO, but broken-it is
worthless. What can we get for thi!
in a bank, my brothers? So, Blake
is this your days work."
"You may laugh, comrades" said he
'tall you like; at the same time,
venture you that coin will be wortl
something to us before we are don
with It,"
what is it," exclaimed one, cur
ously, examining the inscription. "a
told Romen coin, do you think?"
"True, there is a mystery about /
my DULLES, never doubt that. It is
mystery that will pay well whe
solved. Besides, it might act as som
sort Of safeguard for US. There he
been plenty of talk of late that OF
band may need friends to keep I
from the moose. Very well, then
think the ownership Of this coin I
psast will give us friends when v
may need them. Guard it well, TIL
same broken coin, my brothers"
What do you mean? asked tt
spokesman curiously. who h
sought 1t, then?"
| "Such men as Count Sachio OF Or
ino4en. It was Of him took It, The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-22

dppy oneoof
famous lines EIa & Marx oI cle1at ed trade
dhn complete OF esandn
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1916-10-29

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