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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-03-09

The Swedish minister of justice has
appointed royal commission for the
purpose of prohibiting the transport
ing along Swedish territorial waters
of all such goods as are forbidden to
be exported from Sweden. The prohi-
bition is said to be directed against
Danish merchants who are largely in
terested In Transporting merchandise
to Russia through Swedish waters.
This step will make the Baltic a still
more closed inland sea, the conditions
being especially aggravated by the
new mine fields which the Germans
have laid at the entrance into the Bal
tic. The Swedish Social Demonkraten
asks whether German mine laying is
being carried out SO as to permit
small ships, at least. to go around the
southernmost point OF Sweden. This
newspaper adds that 1t expects
Sweden to protest II any intention is
shown of placing the entire Baltic
traffic under German control.
X. r. Arnoldson, winner Of Nobel
peace prize in 1908, died, aged seven.
ty-one years. In 1908 the Nobel peace
prize was divided between X. f.
Arnoldson and NJ +. Bajer of Den
m TX. Mr.. Arnoldson. a member of
the Swedish rigsdag. announced at
the time Of the award that he would
devote the money received to the
cause of peace.
Reports from Stockholm" says
the Overseas News agency, ARE that
there are in Gothenburg total of
$1,000 parcels bound for England
which have been retained by the
Swedish government as a measure of
reprisal against British violation Of
Swedish mails"
II is probable that NJ Bronstroem,
the Swedish minister of marine, will
resign and be succeeded by Hans
Ericsson. M. Bronstroem has an in.
terest in an important shipping enter
prise.
The Stureplan building in Stockholm
is to be changed into first-class ho-
tel. There will be lis rooms and a
restaurant. 1t has been figured out
that the Swedish capital needs mod.
ern hotel offering all the conveniences
and luxuries found in the leading ho-
tells of the other capitals of Europe.
Members of the Ford permanent
peace tribunal sitting at Stockholm
are jubilant over the news that Ford
is to join them soon and that Miss
Jane Adams viii arrive in Stockholm
In April.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-03-09

Stavanger had real estate boom in
1915, the deals aggregating 1920, 900
for the year. This is about twice the
average annual sales. Most of the
deals involved small houses worth
from $4,000 to $4,000.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-03-09

Eight years ago the old steamer
Stalheim was sold to Swede for sl6,-
900. After the beginning of the war
Norwegian bought it for $160, 900.
But this is not all. 1t has changed
owners several times during the last
few months, and the last price paid
was $371.250.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-03-09

The value of the daily catch on the
fishing grounds along the coast of
Romsdal is from $4,000 to 100000.
About 5000 men are engaged in the
work.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-03-09

The government now owns forty
waterfalls, having capacity Of of $780,
900 horse power.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
DISTEMPER

Probably no disease to which our ca nine friends are subject is more fatal than the rnuch-dreaded distemper; nor does any one of the many afflictions cause a greater diversity of opinion on causes and cures of same. Every fancier, handler or kennelman has his particular sure cure. All the official dog magazines carry num- erous advertisements of so-caLed positive preventives and cures. The malady was unknown up to the seventeenth century Goethe the German philosopher has aptly said The spirit of medicine is easily conprehended." Far too much quackery is imposed upon the public in the practice of medicine today among dog owners, and if more common sense was relied on 1t would be much better for the dog and less expensive to the owner.
 No fixed rule can be layed down for the treatment of distemper; It attacks in so many forms that different remedies must be applied according to the severity of the case. In one instance the animal will have a loose case it's nose will run freely, thus relieving a great deal of distress which usually accompanies attacks of distemper; then aagin the nose will be hot and dry, and you can read in the face of your pa tient that it suffers pain. Then again the bowels will be locked and pergative must be constantly administered; or the bowels will be beyond control of the ami mal-will constantly run, and maybe reach q bloody mucous stage. In this case Soli-s tss..s must be used to check the ac- tions. Treat the case as you would a human, give a dose or two of paregoric. In bad cases, when the bowels seem irri- tated. l have found the following very effective: 10 grains of bismuth and 10 grains of pepsin made into one powder; give four of five every A hours. A dozen of the above 20-grain doses can be bought for about 30 cents.
 Distemper is on the order of catarrhal fever, and affects the mucus membranes of the head, air passag ges and alimentary tract thus causing the nervous system to often become involved, finally appear ing as distemper fits or afflicting the poor animal with local or general paralysis. Distemper is highly contagious, and the animal is liable to infection at any stage
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20

want first class bear dog, just as you would want pointer or setter to hunt birds
 Although the writer has hunted almost everything else but bear, the only reason never partool1 of a hunt is the fact that the opportunity never presented
 itself The nearest I ever came to a bear hunt was in the swamps of Florida. One day while hunting squirrel with a small-bore rifle we came across 8 small bear eating young palmetto sprouts. But as a 22-caliber rifle is poor backing in face of trouble, the bear and myself part ed in the best of spirits-he hitting it one way and I the other
 The illustration on this page of pair of Norwegian Bear Dogs slows the rough and ready animal that he is. They are an imported dog, and have been bred ex- clUsively for centuries for the hunting of bear and none can compare with them. It is a hardy dog, with the wolfish aspect of the Eskimo. The coat is very thick and straight with winter undercoat as fine as sealslkin. They swim admirably and hunt alone or in a pack eually well. They are instnctive- ly courageous and very persevering on cold track, which they never quit until they tree or bring their quarry to bay, and will stay at tree day and night until the hunter arrives. They are very quick and active on foot, and can harass and hold a bear without danger to itself. They display great intelligence and won derful powers of trailing in working out a cold and puzzling trail. The Rookwood Kennels at Lexington, Ky, claim to be the only kennel in this country handling this breed, and imported their original breeders at great expense. They train them to nip the hind feet of bear and to harass and worry rather than fight and get killed. If old Bruin ever gets a chance to do the bunny hug with one of his tormenters, 1t is good night with MT Bear Dog. The owner of this kennel writes that more hunters are interesting themselves in bear hunting. and as no game laws conflict with this sport, the field is unlimited for the sport.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
THE FOXHOUND

According to the observations of sports men who have had much experience in fox hunting, the hounds, horses and foxes appear to enjoy the sport as keenly as the fox hunters, although the fox often faces certain death at the finish of a chase.
 A lover of the sport once remarked that Reynard lives in the present and is not afflicted by the constant regret of the past, nor is he in fear of the future like mankind. Humanitarians and others of the misinformed community talk about the cruelty of the hunt, but the kick gem orally comes from clty-bred people, who, as a rule, live an easy life and are not &C., eustomed to face death every day. We're these people to be hunted themselves it would be terrible thing, and from their own. standpoint they regard the case of the fox. Could the fox himself talk, per- haps he would say that his chief delight was in playing sharp tricks on the dogs and taking the horsemen at breakneck pace over the rough ground.
 With the hound it is the same case, for the minute the kennel door is opened the pack know that they are out for sport and are alert from the first call of the huntsman. The first blast of the horn puts a really spirited horse on his mettle, numerous queer stories being extant of the capers caused in huaiers by the sound of the bugle.
 In speaking about the horse, hound and fox, an English student of fox hunting Lionel Edwards, says, take, for example the young fox who, though never as yet hunted, has been disturbed. perhaps il clubbing season, and may have distinct recollections of the loss of some Of his relatives. He returns home one morning to find his retreat stopped up. He can de- tect the scent of man, and both instinct and memory remind him that man is dan gerous to his interests. But is he alarmed? Not bit. Having probably dur ing the night made a raid upon her roost, resulting in sumptuous fare al the time, not to talk of the ample sup plies carried home to his larder, 1t is only quite natural, the sun being now warm, for him to yield to an inclination to slumber, and instead of leaving the place of danger with all possible speed he probably buries his provisions in tenn porary hiding place and then quickly drops off to sleep. A few hours later he is awakened by the sound of the hunts mans voice as he throws his hounds into covert at the far end, Is he alarmed now? I think not. Rather, he is alert. On one occasion remember watching g fox under just such conditions when out on a chase, and was then in a position tt notice all his actions. From where to his den, and considerable area oi ground surrounding it. Soon after thu hounds came into the covert up came MT. Reynard. He sniffed at the stopped earth and then stood listening with ears
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20

ing from a deep hazel to a yellow. The hazel color is, however, to be preferred, although very seldom seen in red-and-tan hounds.
 Ears-The ears are thin and soft to the touch, extremely long, set very low and fall in graceful folds, the lower parts curling inward and backward Wrinkle-The head is furnished with an amount of loose skin, which, in nearly every position appears superabundant, but more particularly so when the head is carried low; the skin then falls into loose, pendulous ridges and folds, es- pecially over the forehead and sides of the face.
 Loose skin about the neck constitutes the dewlap; these characteristics are found, though in less degree, in the
 bitch
 Neck, Shoulders and chest-The neck is long; the shoulders muscular and well sloped backward; the ribs are we'll sprung and the chest well let down be- tween the forelegs, forming a deep keel.
 Legs and F'eet-The forelegs are straight with elbows squarely set; the feet strong and well knuckled up; the thighs and second thighs (gaslzins) are very muscular; the hooks well bent and let down and squarely set.
 Back and IIoins-The back and Joins are
 strong, the latter deep and slightly arched.
 Stern-The sterntail is long and taperins and set on rather high, with a moderate amount of hair underneath.
 Color-The colors are black and tan, red and tan and tawny. A small amount
 of white is permissible on chest, feet and tip of stern.
 Scale of Points for Judging Head 10, ears and eyes 5, flews and dewlaps ,, body and chest 5. legs and feet 10, color 5, coat 5, general appearance 5 Total 50. We are indebted to the Rookwood Ken nels of Lexington, Ky, for the magni- fioent head study of their imported blood
 hound, Champion Blackfriar (S190D. He was sired by Rallywood Ca son of Cham pion Wandle Warrior and Champion
 Charity GirD and out of Witchcraft Ca daughter of Forester and Benefice Ruth). Blackfriar is a litter brother of Cham pion Magician of the Imperial Kennels.
 He is a magnificent specimen and sires
 grand pups The management oS the Rookwood Kennels has taken keen in- terest in this series of articles and went to consderabel expense in seeing that good photographs were furnished. They have the best of breeders and ship both young and trained stock to all parts of the country, and many criminal now languishes behind prison bars owing to the keen scent of this strain of blood hounds and perfect training of this ken mel. and it's owner. Roger D. Williams, brides himself upon having brought his animals up to the perfect stage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
BY J. o. MOSES.

BY J. c. MOSES.
 The page on the dog today deals with four varieties of the trailing and hunting breed, namely, BIoodhounds, Foxhounds, Norwegian Bear Dogs and the Mali mute or Arctic hunting dog. Concern ing the last-named breed, not much is known, but we reproduce 9 photo as it is interest to know what this dog looks like. The Bloodhound and Foxhound we have with us in the south always, and are both useful-the one for sport, the other to run down criminals The Norwegian Bear Dog is coming to the front as a trailer of old Bruin more and more each year. Next weeks page will be a hand some one, containing the White English Bull Terrier, the Great Dane and the devil-may-care Griffon, new and con- ing breed. The always-present subject of rabies, both dumb and violent, will be thoroughly treated in our next page also
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
THE MALIMUTE

The reproduction in this article of the Malimute, OF Arctic hunting dog, must be considered treat. We had no idea of getting a photo of this dog of the cold regions, but Roger D. Williams of Lex ington, Ky, a breeder of wide reputation, in sending photos of Bloodhounds, Fox hounds and Russian Bear Dogs, included the illustration on this page in the batch, being one that he owned. Not much can be said about this species as the writer has never had the nerve to tackle the Arctic regions on a hunting expedition, so the public will have to be satisfied with the view they get of this breed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
BEAR DOGS

The Norwegian Bear Dog, breed that is not so familiar as some others, is a faithful fellow at his trade. Of course, there are not as many fanciers who care to hunt old Bruin in the wilds and swamps as there are among other sports. But when you go after the big bear you
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
THE BLOODHOUND

In the bloodhound we have dog that is far more useful than ornamental, his object in life being to hunt criminals.
 Roger D. Williams of Lexington, Ky,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
usually

WiIlis-How did Christmas go off at your place? Gillis-As usual Christmas eve we wrapped all the presents we gave and
 Christmas day we rapped all the pres ents we received.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1916-02-04

i have made my plans. My own regi-
ments will be faithful The regiments
of the king are none too faithful. The
banditti of the desert are with us. To
morrow there will be a new king in
Gretzhoffen, and that king will be
Frederick the First"
Kitty slipped from the room. The
hall was empty An instant later she
was out of the great entry and passing
to her car.
At her hotel once more she hurried
to her room. Here was somewhat to
be done. She knew the plot now-all
was plain as to the intentions of Fred
erick in regard to the kingdom Of
Gretzhoffen and to the monarch who
held the throne.
"Your majesty" she wrote in her
rolling hand now, "the young Amcri-
can so much honored by your gift
which is returned to your care at mid
night tonight-has by chance learned
Of plot to injure your majesty and to
injure the kingdom of Gretzhoffen as
we'll. Trust her to explain when op-
portunity shall come. Meantime have
the word of one who is solicitous for
your safety. Drink no wine. Beware"
Once more she telephoned to the
bureau Of telegraphs, called for a mes
senger, and sent her simple missive to
the king.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1916-02-04
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By EMERSON TI0UGTI M
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dispose your majesty wholly to the
good Of his people?"
Precisely. 1t is as would have
said it, mademoiselle. You Americans
are extraordinary"
Kitty took from his hand the broken
bit of metal and regarded it thought
fully,
81 thank you more than I can tell,
your majesty" said she, soberly. ct
shall be my mission to find out for
your people the uncompleted message
OF this COIN
A silver bell sounded afar in the
hall, announcing the approach Of a
servant. An official of the palace en-
tered and stood motionless near the
door.
What then, Andreas?"
"The Count Frederick Of Gretzhof-
fen; the Count Sachio of Grahaffen."
LET them enter, Andreas."
Both gentlemen bowed deeply as
they entered and each kissed the
royal hand respectfully. Kitty ig-
nored Count Sachio and bowed but
cOldly to Count Frederick.
Count Frederick, in whose mind
seemed to linger but scant remem-
brance of any unpleasant scenes in
which he had figured, smiled now, and
after the American fashion, as he
fancied, held out his hand.
Kitty could not refuse it. Quickly
she shifted the broken bit of coin
from her right hand to her left
quickly, but not SO quickly as to es-
cape the keen eyes Of the man who
faced her now.
Count Sachio, you are welcome
from your kingdom to ours. believe
you have never heard Of the young
American of distinction who has come
among us Of late-you have not metz"
Kitty looked calmly at the count
and made no reply.
"Pas encore, votre majestic replied
Sachio in the common language used
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1916-02-04
CHAPTER XII.
Before the Sail.

In her hotel, albeit something of a
subject of gossip, as she herself could
not but know, Kitty felt herself at
least safe from any such occurrences
as of late had been her lot. Roleau
still was missing.
1t was the morning of the great
black and white ball when Kitty, her
gown finally in her own possession,
stood before the tall mirror in her
rooms to give it its final proving.
The case On her dressing table now
held but few simple rings and
brooches, trifing things which had
been given her or which from time
to time she had purchased for her
self
The only thing of value which lay
upon the table was something which
she most wished to conceal, and not
to display. The broken coin-how
could she make sure that it would be
safe?
Kitty swiftly conceived plan which
she fancied would afford greater safe
ty for the cherished coin. There was
at hand no machinery of ceremony,
even had she been familiar with it.
'The simplest way is the best" said
she to herself, her lips compressed.
She sat at her desk and inclosed
the broken coin in a double sheet Of
paper. Upon one sheet she wrote
these few words:
"Your Majesty, the young American
woman so honored with this gift asks
its safekeeping for little time"
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1916-02-04

the world who wished hin 10 a.:..4
wine. Why? Who was that person
Might 1t not be this man here-Count
Frederick-the man whom really ~
feared? II so, would not feigned 4n~
toXication serve well to discover tho
others nature?
Reasoning thus, King Michael with
small exertion of histrionic art man
aged to give an excellent imitation to
his friend of a monarch far gone in
wine. Frederick, pleading fatigue and
thirst, piled him farther, and Michael
apparently yielded, using still such
arts as served him for the time DO
ing.
When, not too long before the ap-
pointed hour of midnight, Frederick
left the palace, he left behind him SO
he was assured, a monarch hopelessly
fuddled.
So the tights famed on at all the
windows of the Winter palace.
Suddenly the music broke, crashed
and swept into the national air. A
murmur went about! The king! The
dancers fastened back to the sides
Of the room. All eyes turned toward
the great entrance.
Under the festooned flags, escort
ed by his uniformed officers, himself
wearing all his decorations and CARRIED
as king should be, there appeared
King Michael Of Gretzhoffen.
The hour Of midnight struck. The
eyes Of more than one man on the
great dancing tloor-including those
Of Count Frederick of Gretzhoffen-
looked at the king amazed. Here was
no staggering monarch, maudlin in his
cups, come to make @ spectacle of
himself before his people. No, he
walked straight as any. And behind
him from the street there came not
shouts Of derision, but something of
welcome, of cOnfidence-a pitifUl ex-
preston of a people willing yet long
er to endure a king.
At the kings side, her hand on his
arm, there walked the figure of tall
and beautiful woman, arrayed-as
were all those others present-in
costume Of black and white-a tall
young woman whom not many of those
present recognized. A few passed the
word, "The Americana"
The music of the royal anthem
ceased. An instant and the orchestra
broke out once more in the sensuous
strains Of southern waltz. King
Michael as yet did not dance, but he
gave word that the ball should pro-
coed. A uniformed officer Of the court
now approached Count Frederick as
he stood not far removed from the
royal presence.
Monsieur, the count said he de-
ferentially, 81 have had for some
hours in my possession this package
which | have not opened 1t is marked
to be presented to his majesty at mid
night here. Do you think it should be
delivered?"
Even as they spoke the king him
self, accompanied, in accordance with
his request, by the young woman who
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1916-02-04

at it she saw face thrust out-a face
upturned towards her.
"Roleaul" she exclaimed "Can it
be possible? Roleau, help mel" Kitty
extended her arms appealingly. 81 am
a prisoner here-they have locked me
in-there is no way out. Help mel"
Roleau's own presence in the palace
she did not at the momenI undertake
to explain. AS matter of fact. he
had but that day come in from the
camp of the banditti, where he had
been detained.
Wait" he cried II will show YOU"
An iron grating, with the stairs Of
a fire escape, led down directly in
front Of Roleau's window. He came
out upon this, braced his legs across,
and back under the rail, and held out
his mighty arms.
Jump" he cried; sit is safe"
An instant later she was on the iron
grating and into the window, and Ro-
leau, gaunt, unshaven, smiling, her
friend and rescuer, had led her to the
door.
Come" he said, and without paus-
ing for any discussion, he hurried out,
she following.
''It is late, Roleau," whispered Kitty
back to him. 'It is eleven o'clock
The king goes to the great ball at
midnight. Hurry. I must be there.
Quick!"