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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-07-06
By PARRISH

might be well TO question him and
the chief also" He turned to the
nearest soldier. Tell the Algonquin,
Altudah. to come here, and Sieur
d'Artigny."
They approached together, two speci-
mems of the frontier as different as
could be pictured. and stood silent,
fronting Cassion, who looked at them
frowning, and in no pleasant humor.
The eyes of the younger man sought
my face for an instant, and the swift
glance gave harsher note to the COM
missaire's voice.
I'VE will reload the canoes here for
the long voyage" he said brusquely.
THE sergeant will have charge of
that, but both of you will be in the
leading boat, and will keep well in
advance of the others. Our course is
by way of the Ottawa. You know
that stream, Altudah?"
The Indian bowed his head gravely
and extended one hand beneath the
scarlet fold of his blanket.
'Five time, monsieur"
How far to the west, chief?"
ITO place call Green Bay"
Cassion turned his eyes on D'Arti-
gny, a slight sheer curling his lips.
And your he asked coldly.
but one journey, monsieur, along
the Ottawa and the lakes" was the
quiet answer, and that three years
ago, yet l scarce think l would go
astray. 'Tis not a course easily for
gotten"
"And beyond Green Bay?"
81 have been to the mouth Of the
great river"
"You!" in surprise. "Were you of
that party?'
Eyes, monsieur"
"And you actually reached the sea-
the salt water?"
Yes, monsieur"
saint Anne! l never half believed
the tale true, nor do | think overmuch
Of your word for it. But let that go.
Chevet here tells me you know a
shorter journey to the Tlinois?'
Not by canoe, monsieur, 1 fol-
lowed Sieur de la Sale by forest trail
to the straits, and planned to return
that way, but tbs a foot journey"
"What will be your course from
Green Bay"
"Along the west shore, monsieur
it is dangerous only by reason of
storms"
And the distance?"
"From st. Ignace?"
cay! from st. Ignace! What dis.
lance lies between there and this Fort
st. Louis on the ~Illinois?'
"'Twill be but a venture, monsieur
but l think it's held at a hundred and
fifty leagues"
"Of wilderness?"
when l passed that way--yes; they
tell me now the Jesuits have mission
station at Green Bay, and there may
be fur traders in Indian villages be
You'd"
NO ClduCe " pIuCule SuppllcS
"Only scant rations of corn from
the Indians"
Your report is in accordance will
my instructions and maps, and nj
doubt is correct. That will be all
Take two more men in your boat ant
depart at once. We shall follow i'm
m~ediately."
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which the fish came in great numbers
on their way in to spawn. He was
right in his selection of a site and the
salmon were caught in vast quanti-
ties. They were all, however, Of the
light pink variety, and the fisherman
was In despair. At that time no light
colored salmon had been shipped and
the demand everywhere was for sal
mon of an almost red hue. The man
canned his catch and sold It by means
of a label which implied that It was
the only sanitary fish on the market.
The label read: This salmon is war
ranted not to turn red in the can" The
most of the catch went to the southern
states, and the drummers selling Il
did their business so we'll that in
many of the cities Of that locality you
can hardly sell a red salmon. The peo-
pie think 1t is spoiled, and has, there
fore, turned red in the can.-Christian
Herald.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-07-06

see you safely alone. Until then do
not seek me. l have your word"
He did not answer, for the commits
saire grasped my arm. and thrust him
self in between us, his action so swift
that the impact of his body thrust
D'Artigny back a step. l saw the
hand of the younger man close on the
knife hilt at bis belt, but was quick
enough to avert the hot words burning
his lips.
"a bit rough, Monsieur Cassion," I
cried, laughing merrily, even as l re-
leased my arm. "Why so much haste?
I was near falling, and it was but
courtesy which led the Sieur d'Arti-
gny to extend me his hand. 1t does
not please me for you to be ever
seeking a quarrel"
There must have been that in my
face which cooled him, for his hand
fell, and his thin lips curled into sar-
castle smile.
"If l seemed hasty," he exclaimed,
ut was more because I was blocked
by that boor of a Chevet yonder, and
it angered me to have this young
gamecock ever at hand to push in.
What think you you were employed
for, fellow-an esquire Of danes? Was
there not work enough in the camp
yonder, that you must be testing your
fancy graces every time a boat lands?'
There was no mild look in D'Arti-
gny's eyes as he fronted him, yet he
held his temper, recalling my plea, no
doubt, and l fastened to step between
and furnish him excuse for silence.
"Surely you do wrong to blame the
young man, monsieur, as but for his
aid / would have slipped yonder,
There is no cause for hard words, nor
do l thank you for making me a sub
ject Of quarrel, Is 1t my tent they
erect yonder"
cay" there was little ~graciousness
to the tone, for the man had the ma
ture of a bully. "'Twas my thought
that it be brought for your use; and
if Monsieur d'Artigny will consent to
stand aside, it will give me pleasure
to escort you thither."
The younger mans eyes glanced
from the others face into mine, as
though seeking reinsurance. His hat
was instantly in his hand, and he
stepped backward, bowling low.
"The wish Of the lady is sufficient
he said quietly, and then stood agar
erect, facing Cassion. "Yet," he ad
ded slowly, 81 would remind monsieur
that while l serve him as a guide, il
is as a volunteer, and l am also ar
officer of France"
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CHAPTER Vn-Continued.

You appear greatly concerned over
his safety"
Not at all; SO far as l have ever
heard the Sieur d'Artigny has hereto
fore proven himself quite capable Of
sustaining his own part. IT'S more
like | am concerned for you"
For me? You fool! Why, l was
a swordsman when that lad was at
his mothers knee" He laughed, but
with ugly CLEAN of teeth, "Sacre! l
hate such play acting. But enough of
quarrel now; there is sufficient time
ahead to bring you to your senses,
and a knowledge Of who is your mas
ter. Hugo Chevet, come here"
My uncle climbed the bank, his rifle
in hand, with face still bloated and
red from the drink of the night be-
fore. Behind him appeared the slen-
der b~lack-robed figure of the Jesuit
his eyes eager with curiosity. 1t was
sight Of the latter which caused Gas.
sion to moderate his tone of com
mand.
"You will go with Chevet," he said,
pointing to the fire among the trees,
until | car talk to you alone"
"a prisoners"
"No; a guest" sarcastically, "but do
not overstep the courtesy"
We left him in conversation with the
pere, and l did not ever glance back.
'Chevet breathed heavily, and I caught
the mutter Of his voice. "What mean.
eth all this chatter?" he asked grufly,
Must you two quarrel so soon?"
why not?" 1 retorted. "The man
bears me no love; it's but gold he
thinks about"
"Gold!" he stopped and slapped his
thighs. "'Tis precious little of that
he will ever see then"
"And why not? Was not my father
a land ownerT
HAuf fiII +hn Iipp tooIy to-
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DESERVED TO KEEP HIS LIFE
Hunted Boar Showed Much Clever
ness In Making His Escape When
Hard Pressed by Pursuer.

The boar is a terrible enemy, and
also an alarmingly agile one. An Eng
lish sportsman tells of a splendid es-
cape made by one Of these creatures
In India.
This boar, which had been hard
pressed, galloped into a nullah, a very
sharp. deep cut. more like a narrow
chasm than a ravine. Down this, along
the bottom Of 1t, he raced, followed
by a man on a swift horse.
The banks on each side overhanging
the boar we're six feet or more in
height. Suddenly the creature turned
a sharp corner, which hid him from
view. Then, by a tremendous effort
he scaled the bank and gained the top.
He turned short around, leaped the
entire width OF the nullah, and landed
safely on the other side, clearing both
horse and rider as he jumped, save for
the mans pith helmet which he
knocked off. He had escaped by q
narrow margin.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-07-06
SYNOPSIS.

Adele la Chesnayne. a belle of New
France. Is among c~onspirators at her I'M
cle's house. Cassion. the commissaire,
has enlisted her Uncle Chevets aid
against La Sale. D'Artigny, La Sales
friend. offers his services as guide 10 Cas-
.sion's party on the journey to the wilder
ness. The uncle informs Adele that he
has betrothed her to Cassion n forbids
her to see D'Artigny again. In Quebec
Adele visits her friend, Sister Celeste,
who brings D'Artigny to her. She tells
him her story and he VOWS to release her
from the bargain with Cassion. DArtig-
ny leaves promising to see her at the
dance. Cassion escorts Adele to the hall.
She meets the governor. La Barre, and
hears him warn the commissaire against
D'Artigny. D'Artigny's ticket to the ball
has been recalled. but he gains entrance
10y the window. Adele informs him of the
governors words to Cassion. For her
reavesdropping at the ball Adele is ordered
by the governor to marry Cassion at once
and to accompany him to the Illinois
country. He summons Chevet and directs
that he attend them on the journey. They
leave in the boats, Adele's future depend
ing on the decision of D'Artigny, whom
she now knows she loves, Cassion and
D'Artisny nave words. Uncle Chevet for
the first time hears that his niece is an
heiress, and begins to suspect Cassion's
motives.
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VIII.
| Defy Cassion.


Our progress was slow against the
swift current Of the st. Lawrence,
and we kept close to the overhanging
bank, following the guidance of the
leading canoe. We were the second
in line, and no longer overcrowded, so
that 1 had ample room to rest at ase
upon a pile Of blankets, and gaze
about me with interest On the chang
ing scene.
Ahead Of us, now sweeping around
the point like a wild bird, amid a
smother of spray, appeared the advance
canoe. AS it disappeared l could dis
tinguish D'Artigny at the stern, his
coat off, his hands grasping a paddle.
Above the point once more and in
smoother water, / was aware that he
turned and looked back, shading his
eyes from the sun. l could not but
wonder what he thought, what posi-
BILE suspicion had come to him, re-
garding my presence in the company.
In some ann | must keep him
away from Cassion-ay, and from
Chevet-until opportunity came from
me to first communicate with him.
Insensibly my head rested back
against the pile of blankets, the CLINT
of sunshine along the surface Of the
water vanished as my lashes fell, and,
before I knew 1t, l slept soundly. ]
awoke with the sun in the western
sky, so low down as to peep at me
through the upper branches of trees
lining the bank. Behind us stretched
a space of straight water, and one
canoe was close, while the second was
barely visible along a curve of the
shore. Ahead, however, the river ap
peared vacant, the leading boat hav
ing vanished around a wooded bend
My eyes met those of Casslon, and thu
sight Of him instantly restored me t
a recollection Of my plan - nothing
could be gained by open warfare.
permitted my lips to smile, and noted
instantly the change Of expression IL
his face.
81 have slept well, monsieur"
said pleasantly, "for | was very tired.
"'Tis the best way on a boat voy
age" assuming his old manner. "bu
now the day is nearly DONE"
As we skirted the extremity of shor,
I saw the opening in the woods, ant
the CLEAN Of a cheerful fire amid greer
grass. The advance I'M swung hal
hidden amid the overhanglng roots o
a huge pine tree, and the men wer
busily at work ashore. AS we nose,
into the bank, our sharp bow wa
grasped by waiting Indians and draw
safely ashore. | reached my feel
stiffened, and scarcely able to NOV
my limbs, but determined to Ian,
without aid Of C~assion, whose passag
forward was blocked by Chevet's hug
bulk. AS my weight rested on III
! edge OF the canoe, D'Artigny swun
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-07-06
caustic Rehuke.

There is loud chuckling in British
naval circles over the latest story:
Somewhere in the North sea- a GER
tain flotilla was ordered to proceed to
sea for gunnery practice. During the
practice a heavy fog came on, and the
ship whose turn 1t was to fire did not
sight the target until within 300 yards
range. She Immediately opened fire,
and blew the target clean out Of the
water. The senior officer of the flo
tilla, who is noted for his caustic
tongue, thereupon made the following
signal to the vessel in question: rs. O.
to captain of -: Why did you not
proceed closer and bite it,"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-07-06

Then even you do not know the
truth. am glad to learn that, for
! have dreamed that you sold me to
this coxcomb for a share Of the spoils."
"What7 o share Of the spells! Bahl
l am no angel, girl, o pretend to a
virtue more than | possess. There is
truth in the thought that l might bene-
fit by your marriage to Monsieur Cas-
sion, and. by my faith, | see no wrong
in that. Have you not cost me heavily
In these years? Why should I not
seek for you a husband OF worth In
these colonies? Wherefore is that a
crime? Were you my own daughter
i could do no less, and this man is not
Ill to look upon, a ~fair-spoken gallant,
a friend Of Ia Barre's, chosen by him
for special SERVICE.
'And with influence In the fur
trade"
"All the better that" he continued
-obstinately. "Wby should a girl OBJ
1ect II her husband be rich7"
but be Il not rIch.p / said plainly,
hooking straight into bis eyes. HE Il
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-07-06
Beyond the Frontier
By RANDALL PARRISH

down from behind the chief, and ex-
tended his hand.
"a slight spring" he said, "and you
land with dry feet; good! now let me
lift you-so."
l had but the instant; l knew that,
for l heard Cassion cry out something
just behind me, and, surprised as l
was by the sudden appearance Of
D'Artigny, l yet realized. the neces-
sity for swift speech.
Monsieur" 1 whispered. do not
talk, but listen. You would serve
me?"
"Ay!"
"Then ask nothing, and above all
do not quarrel with Cassion. 1 will
tell you everything the moment l can
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-07-06
Piety After SLAUGHTER.

The familiar story Of the sharp
shooter who said after each shot, "And
may the Lord have mercy on your
soul!" is matched by an incident de-
scribed in Ian Malcolm's book, War
Pictures Behind the Lines" "The cap
tain Of our guns" says the narrative,
was a priest; his altar a few empty
cartridge boxes. First Of all
he told us to pray for all for whom
he was going to offer the mass. Then
he added, Particularly | recommend
to your prayers the artillerymen whom
we have just destroyed and he recited
the DE Profundis.'"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-07-06

what is the subscription price Of
your paper?" asked the stranger, n
tering the editorial sanctum.
'Two dollars a year." replied the
editor briskly.
do you cater to any particular class
Of readers?"
Eyes; to those who have the two
dollars"
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Satisfactory Test.

so you want to marry my daugh-
ter, eh?" said the old man. do you
think you have the patience and for
bearance to make her a kind and in
dulgent husband?"
"Surest thing you know" replied the
applicant for the son-in-law job. Il
can button a collar on a shirt that is
half a size larger. without getting
angry, and"
Say no more" interrupted the old
man; "she's yours. Take her, my
son, and my blessing goes with her."
Unidentified.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-07-06
~Saven.Leaoue Boots.

Two Saxon cavalrymen were over
heard in conversation. One IA a big
fellow from a guard regiment, the 9TH
ell was a little fellow-a hpssar. Each
was standing up for his corps. But the
last word was with the big guardsman.
do you know, you runt," said he,
shat when q company of you pyg-
mics come along and you find a guards
cast-off boot lying on the road, your
captain calls out: Look out for the
tunnel
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-07-06

A man marries a girl against
her will. She determines to be
his wife only in name, and,
though associated with him
constantly in a company of
rough men in the wilderness,
plans to keep her maidenhood
until death parts them. Com
missionaire Cassion is equally
determined to enjoy matrimony
to the fullest. Their first clash
is described in this installment.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-07-06
July z, 1915.

Russians, strongly REINFORCED,
checked Teutonic advance toward
LubIin railway.
Austrians repulsed repeated ItaI-
ian attacks or Doberdo plateau.
Terrific bombardment of Goritz
%bridgehead.
Allies won furious fight in south
part Of GaIlipoIi.
italian cruiser Amalfi sunk by
Austrian submarine.
U. S. government took over the
SayvilIe wireless plant.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-07-06

Miss Jane Adams contradicted, at
Hull house. in Chicago. the idea that
poverty and hardship are good devel-
opers of character.
Adversely brings people out, yes"
said the great philanthropist, "but at
the elbows"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-07-06
The Modern Tourist.

Did Mr.. Chuggins keep a notebook
on his travels?"
yes. But all he wrote in II was
the number OF blowouts he had and
| tho amount OF fines he paid"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-07-06

"The Pittsburgh papers publish q
great deal Of Broadway gossip"
"You know why that is, don't your"
NO"
That's to let the home folks know
what the Pittsburgh m~illionaires are
doing when they are out Of town."
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-07-06
Salmon Of Fast Color.

And in this connection comes q
story, which Is fairly well authenti-
Gated, of how one Of the salmon kings
started his fortune in the fish indus
try on the basis Of the then despised
light-colored salmon. This man had
put up his cannery at a location past
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-07-06
Not Guilty.

I'VE eat too much?'
I'VE do?"
And we sleep too much"
"Yes?"
And we don't take enough erer
cise."
Don't we?"
Have you ever thought of these
things?"
mo. | get up at six o'clock and
frequently miss my breakfast in or
der to run t~hree-quarters of a mile to
catch a car"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-07-06

Commissionaire cassion accuses his
bride Of intimacy with Rene OAR
tigny. This she Indignantly denies, but
expresses a fear for the young mans
safety.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-07-06

age IL a good thing in wine, but 9
bad thing in women. Now, whyT
because while you can't put 1t
down in one, you have to put up with
It In the other"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-07-06
July 5, 1915.

Germans took French trenches
in Forest of lie Pretre.
Russians made desperate stand
between Pruth and Dniester riv-
ers.
italians sheIled Malborgeth and
Predil.
Austrians defeated by Russians
northeast of krasnik.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-07-06
July 6. 1915.

British expelled Germans from
trenches near PiIkem held since
April.
Teutonic drive In East sIackened.
italians gained ground on Carso
plateau and repulsed Austrian at
lacks.
Italy closed Adriatic to CONNER.
cial navigation.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-07-06

WoMAN's GROWING GLORY
is her hair. II yours is streaked with
ugly, grizzly, gray hairs, use La Gre
ole" Hair Dressing and change 1t in
the natural way. Price $1.00.-Adv.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-07-06
The Drawback.

"Why did you discharge your chauf-
feur? Wasn't he a good one?"
"Fine. But he took too much time
off to so to JAIL"
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THE EUROPEAN WAR A
YEAR AGO THIS WEEK
JuIy 8. fsis.

July 3, 1915.
German artillery furlously bonn
barded whole Eraneo-Brltlsh front.
French repuIsed two attacks nea
MetzeraI.
Teutons drove Russians beyond
Por river and took s%tudzIanki.
Italians repuIsed near FoIazzo
and Sagrado.
German submarine sank five
British and one Belgian steamers.
Russian submarine sank three
Turkish vessels In Black sea.
j. p. Morgan shot by Erich
Muenter, German-Amerlean.
July 4, 1915.
Hot artillery actions near Men,
port and Steenstraete.
Teutons attacked flereely along
the Bug and took heights near
krasnlk.
Battle raging along lsonzo river
between Caporetto and Gradisca.
General attack by Turks In south
ern GalIipoli repulsed by allies.
French steamer Carthage sunk
by submarine.
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july 8. 1915.

French took 800 yards Of trenches
north of Souchez.
British repulsed German attacks
near Pilkem.
Russians forced back Austrians
north of krasnik.
Teutons checked on lower zIota
Lipa river.
Italians repuIsed attacks in Car
MIA.
Last German forces In South
west Africa surrendered to General
Botha.
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July 9. 1915.

July 9, 1875.
British advanced north of Ypres.
French made gains In the vosges
ear Fontenelle.
Italians bombarded PIatzwisce
fort in Ansici valley.
Turks and Arabs threaten Alden.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-07-06

Gro BE CONTINUED
The Prescott daily news., 1916-03-06

fought the greatest navy in the world that they might win for their Nation the freedom of the seas. Half cen tury later they fought through an un- paralleled Civil War that they might establish for all time on this conti nent the inalienable right of life, lib- erty, and the pursuit of happiness. A third of century later they fought to emancipate an oppressed neighbor, and, victory won, gave back Cuba to the Cubans, sent an army of school masters to educate for liberty the Filipinos, asked no war indemnity from their vanquished enemy, but paid him literally for his property. Meanwhile they offered land freely to any farmer who would live upon and cultivate it, opened to foreign immi- grants on equal terms the door of in- dustrial opportunity, shared with them political equality, and provided , by universal taxation for universal education.
 The cynic who can see in this his tory only theme for his egotistical satire is no true American, whatever | his parentage, whatever his birth place. He who looks with pride upon this history which his fathers have written by their heroic deeds, who ac- cepts with gratitude the inheritance which they have bequeathed to him, and who highly resolves to preserve this inheritance unimpaired and to pass it on to his descendants enlarged and enriched, is true American, be his birthplace or his parentage what it may.
 LYMAN ABBOTT.