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taut. Dene."
DE ws-As We 20 down here, mon
sisurr' I Qusstionsd. my voice falter-
ing.
"Hsrs, O. nst at an; there are guards
posted yendsr evsey TIVE yards. This
10 our ealy chance 70 escape unseen" :"
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slip slewly through his hands down
into the Aarkness, below, until It hung
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MOTHERI look At
CH|LD'S TONGUE
II cross, feyerish, constipated,
give California Syrup

A laxative today saves sick child
tomorrow. Children simply win not
take the time from play to empty their
bowels, which become clogged up with
waste. liver gets sluggish; stomach
sour.
Look at the tongue, motheri II coat
cd, or your child II .Hstless, Cross, fev.
erish, breath bad, restless, doesn't eat
heartily, full Of cold or has sore throat
or any other children's ailment. give a
teaspoonful Of California Syrup Of
Figs" then don't worry, because it IL
perfectly harmless. and in a few hours
all this constipation poison, sour bile
and fermenting waste win gently
move out Of the bowels, and you have
q well, playful child again. A thor
ough fnside cleansing" is ofttimes all
that is necessary. It should be tho
firs. treatment given in any sickness.
Beware Of counterfeit fig syrups.
Ask at the store for 5O-cent bottle Of
california Syrup of Figs" which has
full directions. for babies, children Of
all ages and for .grown-ups plainly
printed on the bottle. Adv.
Cheyenne record., 1917-02-08
CARE FoRYoUR SKIN
And Keep It Clear by Daily Use Or
Cuticura-Triai Free.

A hot bath with Cuticura Soap fol-
lowed by gentle amounting with Cuti-
cura Ointment clears the skin or scalp
In most cases Of eczemas, rashes and
itching of children and adults. Make
Cuticura your everyday toilet prepara--
lions and prevent such troubles.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L..
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
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that It stood there deserted, but not
destroyed, and it was our judgment
the inhabitants were hiding among
the river bluffs. Without canoes they
could not travel far, and are probably
concealed out yonder. II we can find
them our greatest peril il past"
"They are friendlyT
"Ay, and have never shed white
blood. know them well, and with
leadership they would be a match even
for the Iroquois. De Tonty led them
once against these same warriors, and
they fought like fiends. Come, we will
follow the stream, and see II we cannot
find trace of their covert"
It was but cluster Of rocks where
the hut stood, and few yards below
we found the forest creeping down to
the very bank of the river. The sky
had lightened above us, the obscurins
clouds opening to let the silver CLEAN
of stars through. and we paused a mo-
ment gazing back and upward at The
vast rock on which perched the be-
leaguered fort We could dimly per
ceive the vague outline Of 1t silhouet.
ted against the lighter arch of sky. In
massive gloom and silence 1t seemed
to dominate the night, the grim forest
sweeping up to its very walls. Not a
gleam Of light appeared; not a sound
reached us. I felt D'Artigny's arm
about me.
"I would that really knew what
was going on yonder meath the screen
of trees" he said gravely. "Some In
dian trick, perchance. which it might
be in my power to circumvent-at least
bear to the lads fair warning"
''You would risk life for that?"
"Ay, my own readily. That Is les.
son Of the wilderness;' the duty of
comrade. But for your presence l
should be climbing the hill. seeking to
learn the purpose of those savages-
else were no true soldier Of France
"what think You their purpose Il,
monsieur" -
"An attack in force at dawn. Those
who passed MS were heavily armed,
and crept forward stealthily, stripped
and painted for war. There were other
parties, no doubt, creeping up through
| IuS WOOuS blue0. 4lS uy
thought the hour has struck for them
to make their great effort. They have
scattered the friendly Indians, killed
them, or driven them in terror down
the river Their villages have been
destroyed Now an the warriors who
have been at that business have r.
turned, filed with blood lust. aud eagei
| to strike at the French"
sBut they cannot win1 Surely they
cannot capture the fort. monsieuri
why, II II all rockT
ION three sides-yes; but to the
south there il ample space for attack
IN forcs. Those woods yonder would
conceal q thousand. sayages within q
few hundred yards Of the fort gates.
and what Of the defense1 Opposing
them II one hundred and afty feet Of
stockade, protected at best BY 1f1
rifles There are NO more In the fort,
officers, Indians. and all; and Boisron-
det says Scarcely 4 dozen rounds If
powder and bail to . man II de
Iroquois know this-And why should
they not1rtwiIl be No great feat Of
arms b batter their way in. would
DO that which b right AdelgL n I Aw
cloariy.~
! go m cossxngunDa
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CHAPTER XXI.
We Reach tho River.

We Reach the River.
It was tho voice of Boisrondet which
recalled us to q sense Of danger.
"It is late, and we must not linger
here" he insisted, touching D'Artigny'a
sleeve. 1.-THE guard may discover your
absence, Rene, before We get beyond
the stockade. Yet how can We get
madame safely over the logsY'
"Shs must venture the Same a. we
Follow me closely, and tread with
care"
80 dark was the night I was obliged
to trust entirely to D'Artigny's guild
ance, but it was evident that both men
were familiar with the way, and had
thoroughly considered the best method
Of escape. No doubt De Tonty and
his young lieutenant had arranged all
details, 10 As to assure success. We
traversed the nat roofs of the chain Of
log houses along the west side Of the
stockado until We came to the end.
Ths only light visible was dull glow
Of smbers before the guardhouse near
the center of the parade, which re-
vealed a group of soldiers on duty.
The stockade extended some distance
beyond where We halted, crouched low
on the fiat roof to escape being seen.
There would be armed men along that
wall, especially near the gates, guard
ing against attack, but the darkness
gave US no glimpse. There was no
firing, no movement to be perceived.
The two men crept to the edge, and
looked cautiously over, and clung
close to D'Artigny. nervous from the
silence, and afraid to become separat-
ed. Below us was the dense blackness
Of the gorge.
'.This Is the spot" whispered DAT
tigny, land no alarm yet. How far
to the rocks2"
DE Tonty figured the distance at
forty feet below the stockade; we have
Hfty feet Of rope here. The rock shelf
is narrow, and the great risk will be
not to stop of in the darkness. There
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At the Inquiries Bureau.
Excited Tourist-Informati given
out here?
Tired Attendant-It has.-Yale Rec
ord. 9f ~
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CHAPTER xxiI,.
We Mess earpr,se,

Net until We had felt carefully from
wan b wall did We admit our disap-
pointmsat There were No OVERHEAD
owing trses here. and what small glim-
0sf q nGht cana from the dull slies
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A Fair Eiaht

A Fair Fight.
"Does your wife love her neigh
bors?"
"No, but they conduct their warfare
on high and honorable plane"
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Quite the Reverse.
Il hate to play poker with Hobbs"
"A hard loser, is heT'
'No; an easy winner"
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The Wreck of
The Luncheon

| rushed to the scene, to discover, TO my
dismay, that the beautiful luncheon which
had been prepared had been completely swept
from the tables, and that reclining on the
velvet carpet of the saloon was an inextica-
BILE mess of lobster mayonnaise, condiments
of the season and a splintered, glistening ar
ray of broken wine glasses. Needless to say,
the "follow-on" dishes were not served, and
the Kaiser guests were unable to satisfy
their curbed appettes until dinner was served
on the Hohenzollern at night.
The third Meteor, which was subsequently
built in America, duly entered the lists at
Cowes Regatta, and was ploted by German
captain, Captain Peters, who had previously
been racing skipper for Herr Krupp. Need
less to say, the Meteors victory afforded the
Emperor intense satisfaction.
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Portugal Arrives at the War

that time. lust two years ago. Partly British
bv descent, as his name, Morton, suggests
the new minister had proved his worth oo'A
as soldier and as administrator in the Portu-
euese Colonial Service. He began from the
moment Of his taking Office to Justify the con-
fdence Of those who appointed him. HIS
task was twofold. lie had TO create an army
and he had 20 prepare the national mind ior
it's employment on the side Of the Allies. IN
Portugal il could DO nothing. II must be sen;
abroad The idea Of his had to be made Ia
rniliar TO the people.
The Minister for War made it familiar By
keeping his new army in evidence. He formed
large camps Of instruction in different parts
If the country, where the cOnscripts were
,boroughly trained in full view Of the coun-
trvside He formed new officer corps by
eonscripting the educated manhood Of the
eountry up 20 thirty years Of age engineers,
architects. barristers, business men. lNow
,bis conscription applies TO all up TO forty
eve1 lie set up schools for non-commis-
,ioned officers, which gave excellent results.
To- q surprisingly short time he had an expe-
di,ionary force ready 70 20 TO Africa with
f,l equipment, and PortugaPs military oper-
,,ions against Germany began.
In all 10000 Portuguese troops have been
,ent 70 fight the Hun in Africa very gooc
serylce they have done there, both east ana
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sion he presented me with a pair OF sleeve
links set with diamonds and rubies in the de-
sign of the imperial crown, and subsequently
invested me with the order of the Red Eagle
Third Glass;. There were no iron crosses
in those days, otherwise | might have received
one of those also.
Although during the many years ] was IN
the imperial service | was principally occu-
pied in catering on the royal racing yachts,
used to supplement the cooking staff on the
Hohenzollern on special occasions, and in
variably accompanied the Kaiser on his
Mediterranean cruises. | was also especial
ly appointed 70 reinforce the kitchen stan az
the Castle of Berlin for the Kaiser's silver
wedding festivities, and while there drew up
several menus.
When dining the Kaiser used a double
pronged fork, one edge Of which could be
used for cutting purposes, his withered left
arm being quite useless. As rule he was
very abstemious in the use of wines and
spirits though his guests did not always
follow the royal example.
Although | could by this time speak and
understand German very WELL his majesty
always addressed me in English, which he
smoke excellently, though with a slight Ger
man accent | wonder if lre ever speaks Eng
l,sh now
The English retainers generally returned
home at the end of the yachting season. Oc-
c,sionallv. however. remained behind. One
year I was summoned to Castle Friedrlchs-
hof. at Kronberg to minister to the creature
comforts of the Empress Frederick Her
late majesty, though so long resident in Ger
many. still retained most of her English
tastes and habits. which were simple IN the
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dow the Head of the House of HOhen-
zolern Once Aped the Play of
American Magnates

Parker. in my opinion one of the greatest
racing skippers of all time, and Vice-Admiral
Won Eisendecher was deputed to engage the
crew. was appointed chef. When we ar
rived in German waters few German sea
men were also taken on board, doubtless with
the intention of their assimilating British
yachting methods.
The new Meteor had quite successful
career, gaining succession of victories on
the Elbe, at KEEL Travemunde and other
pleasure resorts. The Kaiser was much graf
flied with the reflected glory of her achieve
ments, and warmly congratulated Captain
Parker on his capable handling of the ship.
And here | may perhaps be permitted to say
that he was only giving Parker his due. On
the water Parker was wizard. He could
place yacht wherever he liked. have seen
most of the foremost racing shippers of the
last quarter of a century,, but | cannot re-
call one who could maneuvre yacht with
the same unerring facility the late Cap
tain Ben Parker
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UPPER LEFT-KaiSer Posing as
Navigator of the HohensolIern
RIGHT-Abont to Eat
BELOW-One of the -Four Royal
Yachts, All Named Meteor

return from China, and she was also visited
by Princess Victoria of Schaumburg- Lippe
and other notabilties. Before leaving the
Villa Margola the Empress presented me
with a gold monographed circle.
In my early years aboard the Kaiser's
yacht occasionally encountered the Crown
Prince, but that was before he had developed
his notorious sabre rafting propensities. As
a matter Of fact, he spent eight days Of his
honeymoon on and off the Meteor. He and
his royal bride cruised about from port to
port, and were just as happy as young lovers
should be-
The princes knowledge of yachting was as
elementary as it was superficial, and he used
/ daily to mngle with the crew with a view
/ to supplementing it. Yachting was fash
! ionable pastime, and it was in the natural
! scheme of things that the Crown Prince
should be able to pose as an expert. Conse-
quently he absorbed all the knowledge he
| could CLEAN during his visits to his fathers
yachts. While in port he and the princess
generally went for a motor spin returning
for dinner in the evening
One has TO acquire the yachting tempera-
n.ent To the unnitated yachting is te-
dious pleasure when the breezes fade away
to mere zephyrs and there is no particular
objective in view. The Crown Prince could
scarcely be accused of being an enthusiast,
and occasionally he had his moments of
ennui. even on his honeymoon. These he
used TO beguile with playful frolics which
to-day he would scarcely regard as dignifed
Thus. one day he challenged the princess to
race up the Meteor's main rigging, she TO
run up one side while he skipped up the
other. The princess won-probably he de-
sired it so.
Another day they had somewhat alarming
experience. They were seated, after lunch
con. in the Emperor's cabin, when the prince,
doubtless with the intention of obtaining a
better view. unwittingly opened one of the
portfolios The action may be desirable on
an ocean liner, where often the atmosphere
is sitting, but it is the height Of indiscre
ton on a racing yacht, which bends-often
with majestic rhythm, but at other times with
rude abruptness-to every passing breeze"
Suddenly while the prince and princess
were toying with their coffee cups, the yacht
heeled over, and before they were conscious
of the circumstance the water was rushing
through the portfolio in a cleaning green
cascade. The princess screamed in alarm,
and when several of the deckhands rushed
below they found the floor Of the cabin COM
pletely flooded and the half-prostrate princess
cinging 10 the prince for protection. AL
most needless to say, many Of the cabin ap-
continents, including the magnificent pile
carpet, were ruined. Afteward the port
hole was impenetrably sealed, to be opened
only when the Meteor was complscently rid
ing at anchor.
We were favorably impressed by the
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west. Now Portugal has a considerable force
in France also, acting with the British army.
What saw of them made a favorable i'm
preston. General de Mattos says their health
and morale are all that could be desired He
is proud of them, as he has every right 70 be;
they are proud of him. too, and trust him q
keep them supplied with all the munitions
and all the reserves they need.
ave shall have 10 work harder than ever
now in Lisbon" he told me. "There is no
possibility Of slackening our effort. have
not time to think when the war will end /
must go on as if it were to last forever
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1t was as the royal food provider that !
came personally in contact with the Kaiser.
In drawing up the menus on the Meteor
was practically allowed free hand. ! hat
ter myself that ! understood the Emperors
tastes to nicely, and it was only on rare
occasions that he revised the bills of fare
to be submitted to his guests. One Of the
exceptions was when the Empress was ex-
pected to dine on board, and he asked me
what | could serve them with. The follow
ing menu. when submitted to him, met with
his complete approval:
Consomme Royale
Filet Of Sole
Lamb Outlets
Roast Capon and York Ham
Sweet Omelette
Cherry Tart
The latter was the Kaiser's favorite sweet.
His personal requirements were quite SIM
pie. and for luncheon he was perfectly salts
fed with cold chicken, ham and tongue served
with a little meat jelly, and breast OF
pheasant or other game as reserve. One day
as we were cruising | served up dish OF
minced beef with a decorated border of
mashed potatoes Meeting me on deck after
luncheon, the Kaiser beamngly asked me
for the recipe, and on receiving it added: 81
must have that on the Hohenzollern and at
the Castle" As a mark Of his appreciation
he thereupon conferred on me the Order Of
the Crown Third Class, which was pinned
on my breast by Baron Zenden, chief Of the
Marine Cabinet at Berlin, in his majesty's
presence.
This was the first Of quite number OF
royal favors bestowed upon me. For my ser
vices on the Hohenzollern on another coca
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kNLFhRAL days ago the news came from
y the Western front that Portuguese
troops have been in battle with the
'efmans. This was the first intimation that
~ army Of the little republic Of Portugal
'a' On the French fighting line. The Gre
s =. Of this army, General Norton de
aa'''s, is the popular hero Of Portugal.
''I TWO years ago he was major. Now
= 10 Minister of War. 4 man Of resolu-
,Dh' an excellent administrator, General de
S'S''s more than any other man prepared
-" country 70 take active part in the war.
:. = correspondent Of the London DAILY
'''"1 describes him as "a short, square
:" u gray uniform, with clear, piercing
'e and with square, solid cheeks and
~ he recently visited London, and as
=. 'st ms hotel on the way 10 the War
80 me writer overheard bystander
~. IDoks like an Englishman, doesn't
What IL he, them" inquired another
!. Portuguese Minister Of War" was
'sp'y' The correspondent continues:
.s'srsi S,rton de Mattos Is the man who
p.rs r'f'sgusse army. Those who know
pet ssy that the only mar in the
49, "ho could have done il was Major
r Hsttos, for he wss only major nt
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The Russian Village
WRITER in THE Scientific Nor

A WRITER in THE Scientific Month
n ly," in commenting upon phases of
Russian village life in wartime,
takes occasion to point out the tremendous
influence brought to bear by the national
prohibition which has closed the vodka
shops:
Vodka, the curse of the population Of Rus
STA, has disappeared. The green sign Of the
kazyonka (vodka shop has departed forever.
This does notmean that Russia has stopped
drinking-shades of Bacchus, no. There is
hardly peasants hut in North Russia which
has not three or four hop vines growing near
by, and every peasant woman knows how
10 brew braga homemade beer) The towns
people comfort the inner man with wonder
full and awful mixtures whose basic com
ponents are furniture polish, denatured spirit
and eau de cologne. But (and it is very
large butt these compounds do not penetrate
to the remoter villages, and even if the popu-
lation does indulge in key Of beer now and
then, the crops are not turned into alcohol
as was the case before the war.
One illustration from the writer's personal
experience will show the far-reaching con-
sequences OF the measure. In one miserable
village in Northeastern Russia the income
from the vodka shop had been $4,000 rubles
(S12,l60 year. There were % courts in
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Why He
Was Beaten

Yet on one occasion he incurred the En-
perors displessure. 1t was notable event,
for the competitors included, in addition
to the Meteor and other craft, Whitaker
Wrights Sybarita and Captain Orr-Ewlngs
Rainbow The race was from Kiel to Trave-
mtnde, and during its progress the Sybarita
got out of her course and obstructed the
royal Yacht And, to the Kaisers annoyance,
the Sybarita was awarded the race. Had
Parker chosen, he could have legitimately
disqualified her, but true sportsman this
he forbore to do. Keen yachtsman as he
was, he was one of natures gentlemen.
At the conclusion of the race the Kaiser
in his most mperious manner demanded an
explanation why he beaten
"Your majesty Parker replied, 81 could
have won had | literally observed the rules
Of racing. | could for instance, have cut
the Sybsrita in halves, and, in a racing sense,
have been justified, but that, felt sure, was
not your desire
The reply Of the Kaiser was characteristic.
"Well, Parker, if such thing occurs again,
do it! Never mind mel" He at the time
surrounded by a coterie of court fatterers,
who manifestly acquiesced in the imperial
dictum.
On another occasion, at Travemunde, the
Meteor had apparently won race which was
given to the Hamburg formerly and better
known as the Rainbow on technical OBJ
lection, whereupon the Kaiser did not seek
to disguise his petulance. He sulked for days
afterward, and at length Prince Henry of
Prussia, who had been sailing on the Meteor,
appealed to Captain Parker 10 endeavor to
conciliate him, which he eventually did.
As a rule, the Kaiser remained on board
the Meteor during racing in German waters,
hut when the weather stormy he followed
its progress from the deck of the Hohenzol-
lern. His physical disability made this not
only desirable but imperative. In yacht rae
ing every one on board has to be amazingly
alert, and it is not an unusual experience for
any one remaining on deck in stormy weather
to be suddenly shot overheard.
| wildly recall such an occasion. The Kali
ser had invited a distinguished company on
the Meteor, but as it was a case of "a wet
sheet and flowing sea" he discreetly returned
10 the more convenient accommodation al
forded on the Hohenzollern His guests, how
ever, remained behind, and | had been told
to prepare a special luncheon for them. When
well out to sea the storm increased in in
tensity, and sudden squall carried away the
Meteor's foretopmast and the bowsprit The
vessel nstantaneously heeled over. causing
the mainsails to drag in the water. The
guests were about to 90 below for luncheon
when there was terrific crash.