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♦ TRUXTON KING I ! I ; -X? Story of ....Grau.starX' ! By GEORGE BARR M’C'JTCHEON Copyright, 1909. by George Bsrr > McCutcheon > Copyright. 1909. by Dodd. Mead ® , Company *•♦♦♦ »■» 6 CHAPTER v < < » I— I ruxton f King arrives in Edelweiss, capital oí Graustark, and meets the beautiful twice of Spante, a gunmaker. men of Edelweiss In the streets, sir,” ■napped Spantz. “Don’t they ever go out shopping?" “Hardly. The merchants, if you will but notice, carry tlieir wares to the houses of the noble and the rich But tomorrow the garrison at the fortress marches in review before the prince. If you should happen to be on tl.e ave- nue near the castle gate nt 12 o’clock you will see the beauty and chivalry’ of Graustark. The soldiers are not the only ones who are on parade.” There was an unmistakable sneer in his tone. “You don't care much for society. I’d say,” observed Truxton, with a smile. Spantzs eyes flamed for an instant and then subtly resumed their most ingratiating twinkle. "We cannot all be peacocks,” he said quietly. "You will also see tiiat the man who rides beside the prince's carriage wheel is an American, while Graustark nobles take less exalted places." “An American, eh?" "Yes. Have you not heard of John Tullis, tlie prince's friend? He, your countryman, is the real power behind our throne. On Ills deathbed the prince’s father placed his son in this A SLY. IMPULSIVE HMIT.lt PLAYED ABOUT I1FK Ki ll I.IPS. American’s charge and begged him to stand by him through thick and thin until the lad Is able to take care of himself As if there were not loyal men in Graustark who might have done as much for their prince!” King looked interested. "I see. The people, no doubt, resent this espionage. Is that it?” Spantz gave him a withering look, as much as to say that he was a fool to ask such a question in a place so public. Without replying, he got to his feet. “1 must return. 1 have been away too long." Tlie American sank back in ids chair. Suddenly lie became conscious of a disquieting feeling that some one was looking at him intently from behind. He turned in tils chair and found him self meeting the gaze of a ferocious looking, military appearing little man at a table near by. His waiter ap peared at his elbow with the change. “Who the devil is that old man at the table there?" demanded young Mr. King loudly. The waiter assumed a look of ex treme lusolence. "That is Baron Dan- gloss. minister of police. Anything more, sir?” “Yes. What’s lie looking so hard at me for? Does he think I’m a pick pocket?" “You know as much as 1, sir." was all tiiat the waiter said in reply. King pocketed tlie coin lie had intended for , the fellow and deliberately left the place. As he sauntered across the little Square his gaze suddenly shifted to a second story window above the gun shop. The interesting young woman had cautiously pushed open one of the shutters and was peering down upon a trio of red coated guardsmen. Al most at the same instant her quick, eager gaze fell upon the tall American, now quite close to the horsemen. He saw her dark eyes expand as if with surprise. The next instant lie caught his breath and almost stopped in ids tracks. A shy. impulsive smile played aismt her red lips for a second, lighting up the delicate face with a radiance that atMzed him. Then the shutter was dosisi gently, quickly, lie felt i»is ears burn aa he abrunUi turned away. , | I j ' ■ 1 | I It* fed rushioti. »Its the prlnc«, a»*oat lost in the huge old nahmt of his forefathers rhe prin <• was a sturdy, curfy haired lad. with hhr brown eyes and a lam Story 9f a Prtu Gang erd.tbl.i uoiicealile scratch ou tm» nose, •rqiiired in less stately but more prof By LIXJYR FALLS MOODY CHAPTER II. . irn lie pursuits lit seems that tie MEETING Or THE CABINET, had |H-eled tiis iHse while sliding ro Copyright. 1910. by American Press this time the principality of second base in a certain American Association. Graustark was in a most game tiiat be was leaching the Juve- prosperous condition. Its af »:!!*• aristocracy bow in play.I A hundred ¿ears ago there was a fairs were under the control About ,111c table »at tlie three regents farmer named John of an able ministry, headed by thy and ilie other men high in the adminis Connecticut Clough living ou the shores bordering venerable Count Halfont. The Duke tration of affairs, among them Gen His wife of Perse, for years a resident of St. Pe I eral Braze of the army. Baron Pultz on Iamg Island sound. tersburg and a financier of high stand of the mines. Kosioti of* agriculture. Katherine dearly loved her husband, ing, had returned to Edelweiss soon The Duke of Perse was discussing the and their union was blessed with ten sfter the distressing death of the late •.treat loan question I'lie prince was children. Princess Yetlve and her American tips watching his gnunt. saturnine face One evening when Katherine had band, and to him was intrusted the with more th.:ti usual inieresi. prepared Jobu's supper and was wait treasury portfolio. "Of course ii is not loo late to rescind ing for him to come home and eat it The financing of the great railroad :lie order promulgated at mir last sit i a small boy with eyes a-stare came project by which Edelweiss was to be ting. I'liere ¡¡re I’Ve bankers ill st. connected with tlie Siberian line in the Petersburg who will finance the loan running to the house crying:’ "Mistress Clough, your man's car north fell to bls lot at a time when no without delay. Wo need not delay the | ried oft’!" one else could have saved the little interminable length of time necessary "What d'ye mean?” asked ibe government from heavy losses or even to secure the intention amt co-opera frightened woman. tiankruptcy. tion of bankers in France and Eng "Some men came along while be The opening of this narrative finds land. It is alt nonsense to say that the ministry preparing to float a new Russia has sinister motives in the mat- was a seedin’ and took him by tbe S.ooo.otto gavvo issue of bonds for con 'er. We need the money tiefore the arms and run him down to a boat. They put him in and are rowin’ him struction and equipment purposes. winter opens. Why should we prefer out to a warship.” Ageuts of tbe government were ready England? Why France?" "Oh. uiy gracious, the press gang!" to depart for London and Paris to take For some uuaccount tide She ran out of tlie house and on to up the matter with the great banking struck the table violently w an eminence in time to see the boat houses. St. Petersburg and Berlin were u:id directed his glare upon pulling for a ship at anchor bearing not to be given the op[x>rtunity to gob tbe British ensign from her peak. ble up these extremely fine securities John Clough bad been pressed Into Tills seemingly extraordinary exclu ruler tbe British service. Katherine was so sion of Russian and German bidders lie fond of him that she could not bear was the result of vigorous objections Ills the idea of waiting for him to come raised by an utter outsider, tbe Ameri a r t. home after a long term of service and can. John Tullis, long time friend and Then it must have resolved to Join him if possible. The companion of Grenfall Lorry, consort occurred to him ship remained at anchor that night, to the late princess. tiiat the question and tlie next morning, leaving her Tullis was a strange man in many could lie answered children in the care of her sister. Mrs. particulars. He was under forty years no one save Clough cut off her hair, put on a suit of age. but even at that rather imma person to of John's and. taking a boat, rowed ture time of life he bad come to be whom it was so out to the man-of-war. There she of recognized as a shrewd, successful plainly addressed. fered herself for enlistment. She was financial power in his home city. New He lilted bis chin gladly accepted without a physical ex York. At the very zenith of his pow and piped up amination and donned a sailor's uni er he suddenly and with quixotic dis shrilly and with form. She was soon recognized by her regard for consequences gave up his a fervor that i husband. Imt she gave him a look of own business and came to Graustark startled even the warning, and he did not betray her. for resilience, following a promise intense Perse; The Britisher sailed about for some made to Grenfall Lorry when th« lat "Because Uncle time in American waters, her captain ter lay dying in a little inn near 1 Brus- "BECAUSE Jack said we here anti there impressing a man into seis. JACK 8 s h o u 1 <1. that’s; Ids service, desiring to fill up his SHOULD.” They had been lifelong friends. why.” crew, which was incomplete. Ils* Jestingly called himself the It goes without saying that the inno As soon as possible John and Kath prince’s “morganatic godfather.” cent rejoinder opened the way to an erine concerted to make their escape two years he had been a constant acrid discussion of John Tullis, If Katherine's plan was to assist John deut of Graustark. tiiat gentleman’s ears burned in re- to get away, after which ’she might His wide awake, resourceful brain, spouse to the sarcastic comments of declare Iter sex and get discharged. attuned by nature to the difficulties of the Duke of Perse and Baron Pultz, administration, lent itself capaity to they probably tingled pleasantly an the But they both knew that so long as tlie ship remained on the American the solving of many knotty financial result of the stout defense put up by coast a very sharp watch would be puzzles; the ministry was never loath Hulfont, Dangloss and others. kept on those Americans that had been to call on him for adv.ice ami seldom The duke’s impassioned plea was of impressed, so this task would not tie disposed to disregard It. An outsider, no avail. His confreres saw the wis easy of accomplishment. And if they lie never offered a suggestion or plan dom of keeping Russia's greedy hand made an attempt and failed one or unasked. To this single qualification out of the country’s affairs at least both would lie put in Irons. lie owed much of the popularity mid for tlie present and reiterated their They kept a sharp watch for an op esteem in which he was held b.v the decision to seek the loans in England portunity, but so strict was the watch classes and the masses Socially tie and Prance. The question, therefore, that none occurred. Finally prepara ■vas a great favorite. He enjoyed the would not be taken to parliament for tions making for a voyage warned freedom of the most exclusive homes reconsideration. Tlie duke sat down, them that the ship would soon sail in Edelweiss pale in defeat; his heart was more bit away and if they were to put any There was but one man connected ter than ever against the shrewd scheme into execution they must do wltli the government to whom the pop American who liatl induced all these so without further delay. ularity anti influence of John Tullis men to see through ills eyes. One day Katherine left the collar <>f At this juncture tlie prince, gather iter sailor jacket open Just low enough proved distasteful. That man was the Duke of Perse. On more than one ing from tbe manner of his ministers to betray her sex. A petty officer was occasion the cabinet had chosen to be that tlie question was settled to his the first to discover the fact and re guided by the sagacity of John Tullis liking, leaned forward mid announced ported it to the officer of the deck. iu preference to following the lines to ills uncle, tlie premier: Katherine was summoned liefore the "I’m tired. Uncle Caspar. How much commander and acknowledged her de laid down by the astute minister of fin.rrice. The decision to offer the new longer is if?* ception. Tlie officer would have put bond I ssue in London and Paris was Count llalfont coughed. “Ahem! her ashore at once, but she begged to due to the earnest, forceful argument Just a few minutes, your highness, be allowed to remain, for a time at of John Tullis—outside tbe cabinet Pray be patient er tny little man.” least, as cook. Her request was grant chamber, to be sure. This was but Prince Bobby flushed, He always ed, and she was transferred to the one instance in which tlie plan of the knew tiiat he was being patronized galley. But as there was not a wo treasurer was overridden. He resent when any one addressed him as “my man's garment of any kind aboard ed the plain though delicate influence little man." she must needs retain her sailor togs. of the former Wall street mat). Tullis “I have an One evening when the ship was at had made it plain to the ministry that with a stiffening of his back. anchor off New London John told his Graustark could not afford to place it The Duke of Perse smiled grimly. In wife that he could swim ashore if he self in iletit to the Russians, ftito whose his most polite manner he arose to ad could only get away from the ship. bands sooner or later tlie destinies of dress the now harassed princeling, But this was impossible, for marines the railroad might be expected to fall. who shitted uneasily on tlie pile of were on watch, and any one Jumping The wise men of Graustark saw Ills lawbooks. overboard would lie shot. If be were point without force of argument and "May your most bumble subject pre not shot a boat would be lowered, and Voted down iu the parliament the sume to inquire into tlie nature of he would be captured before he had duke’s proposition to place tbe loan in your highness’ engagement?” swum a hundred yards. The sailors St. Petersburg and Berlin. For this "You may, your grace,” said the hail got wind of the intention of tbe particular act of trespass upon the prince. captain to sail the next morning for •hike’s official preserves he won tlie The duke waited. A smile crept into England, and the Englishmen of the hatred of the worthy treasurer and his tlie eyes of tlie others. “Well, what is crew were much delighted at the pros no inconsiderable following among the the engagement?” pect of going home. deputies. “I had a date to ride with Uncle Though the night was not dark, the But John Tullis was not in Edel Jack at 11 and to review the troops." Cloughs determined to make an at weiss for the purpose of meddling Count Hal font interposed good liu- tempt. About eight bells a great flare with state affairs. He was there be moredly: "There is nothing more to of light, appeared in the galley, and cause In1 elected to stand mentor to come before us today, your grace, so 1 Katherine, who had secretly collected the son of bis lifelong friend, even fancy we may as well close the meet as much inflammable stuff as she though that son was a prince of tbe ing. To my mind it is rather a silly* could conceal and had touched a burn blood and controlled by the will of custom which compels us to keep the three regents chosen by Ids own sub- prince with us -er—after the opening ing brand to it. raised the cry of Jects. of (lie session. Of course, your high I "Fire!” A fire on shipboard, especially on a To say that the tiny prince loved ness, we don’t mean to say that you his big. broad shouldered, ruddy check are not interested in our grave deliber woollen man-of-war, where there are a magazine and more or less ammunition ed. adoring mentor would be puttitig ations.” it too gently; lie idolized him. Tullis Prince Bobby broke in eagerly: “Un always ready for use, is a danger need was father, mother and big brother de Jack says I've Just got to be inter ing paramount attention. All bands to the little fellow in knickers. ested in ’em whether I want to or not were called either to tbe galley or to One woman in Graustark was the He says it’s the only way to catch on the pumps, and all hands except John source of never ending and constantly to things and become a regular prince. Clough obeyed. He was on the fore increasing interest to this stalwart You see, Uncle Caspar, I've got a lot castle at the time watching the marine companion to the prince. That woman to learn.” nearest tiiui The man was too good a was. alas, tlie wife of another man! “Yes. your highness, you have," sol soldier to leave his post, but was too Moreover, she was the daughter of emnly admitted the premier. “But I much interested In the fire that might •im sure you will learn.” tbe Duke of Perse. cost him Ms Rfe to think of anything “Under such an able instructor as else. John Clough scuttled to the bow Tlie young and witty Countess of Marlanx •■nine often to Edelweiss. She Uncle Jack you may soon know more sprit, got down on to the chains, was n favorite at the castle, notwith than tlie wV-est man in the realm.” dropped noiselessly into the water and standing the unhealthy record of her added tlie Duke of Perse. swam for the shore. “Thank you. your grace," said the ancient au«l discredited busband, the The fire in the galley was soon ex Iron Count. Tullis had not seen tlie prince so politely that the duke was tinguished, and unfortunately as it at count, but he had heard such tales of confounded, "1 know Uncle Jack will first appeared for Katherine there him tiiat lie could not but pity this I lie glad to hear that. He’s—he’s afraid were evidences tiiat she had been an glorious young creature who called people may think he’s butting in too incendiary. Had she been a man she much." him husband. would have probably been hanged to "Butting la!" gasped the premier. At present we are permitted to nt- tlie yardarm. Even had the ship been At tills tlie Duke of Perse came to tend a meeting of the cabinet, wit ich she would have ■its occasionally in solemn collective Ills feet again, an angry gleam in his In an English port the civil autbori- been turned over to eyes. "My lords." he began hastily, ness jnst off the throne room within tlie tapestried walls of a dark little “it mu I certainly have occurred to ties. As It was she wgs considered a antechamber known to the outside you before this that our beloved tit person to get rid of and was sent world as the “room of wrangles." prince's English, which seems,’ after ashore. Meanwhile John had landed safely The question under discussion relates all, t<> be his mother tongue, Is not to tbe loan of 5.00(1.000 gnvvos, tiefore what it should lie. Butting in! Yes without even haying licen shot at. The mentioned At the head of the long terday 1 overheard him advisfBg your next evening the pair met nt their farm, embrii etl. bugged their children (Tobe continued) table, perched upon an augmentary 1 i giie of lawpooks, sutfuoimted b* a lit- and enjoyed a good supper. tu Ehe meamftnê Caron Dauglo*« •■■ watching him covertly from the •dg* of the cafe garden across the •quarr ______ A Plucky W oman HAVE YOU A PASTEURIZING MILK, CAMERA? Gimpl« and Convenient Method of Do ing It at Homa. Milk is most conveniently pasteur- ized in the bottles iu which it is de- lit ered. To do this use a small pail with a perforated false bottom. An inverted pie tin with a few boles punched in it will answer the purpose. This will raise the bottles from the bottom of the pail, thus allowing a free circulation of water and preveut- Ing bumping of the bottles, l’unch a hole through the cap of one of the bottles and insert a thermometer. Tbe ordinary dealing type of thermometer is likely to be inaccurate, so if possible a good thermometer with tlie scale etched on tlie glass should lie used. Set the bottles of milk in the pail and fill tile pail with water nearly to the level of the milk. Put tlie pail on the stove or over a gas tlame and heat it until tlie thermometer in the milk shows not less than 150 degrees or more than 155 degrees F. The bottles should then be removed from the wa ter and allowed to stand from twenty to thirty minutes. The temperature will fall slowly, but may lie held more uniformly by covering the bottles with a towel. The punctured cap should be No. 9718 replaced with a new one or the bottle should be covered with an iuverted cap. After tlie milk has been held Omco of Comptroller of the Currt-ncy as directed it should be cooled. To WaA.ti.jton, D C. April 5, |9|0 avoid danger of breaking the bottle tbe water should be warm nt first. lie Where»«, bv «atisfactorv evidence presented place the warm water slowly with cold to the nndersigned, it has been mad • lo appear water. After cooling milk should in that "I he First National Bank of Bandon” m all cases be held at the lowest avail the City of Bandon in the Countv ol Coos and able temperature. IF SO YOU WILL FIND THE LARGEST AS SORTMENÏ OF Films, Plates, Papers, Post Cards, Chemicals, Etc In The County At The Drug Co Bandon If You Have Not One, Buy One At Once It Wiil Pay You TREASURY DEPARTMENT Slate of Oregon has complied visions of the Statutes I DOGS’ BAD HABITS How to Break Them by the Persistent Use of the Lead. Dogs are very useful animals on the farm, especially where there tire slteep Collies are about the best breed to lie used for driving sheep, and if properly and thoroughly trained when young they cau be made to drive cows as well as any hired man. One thing that troubles many farmers Is the bad hab its acquired by dogs. One of the worst of these habits is tiiat of rush ing at vehicles and barking furiously. It is, unfortunately, one of the most diflicult to cure, and it is only by stern measures that anything in the way of Improvement can be made. The collie is one of the greatest offenders in this way. One of the best means found to with all the pro the United States, re quired lo he complied with before an association shall be authorized to commence th business of Banking; i Now Therefore I. Lawrence O. Murry, Comptroller of the Currency, do herei y certify that “ The First National Bank of Ban Ion" in tlie City of Bandon in the County of Coo, and Stale of Oregon is authorized lo commence the busi ness of Bankinii as provided tn Section F lily one hundred and sixty nine of the Revised Statutes of the United States. In testimony whereof witness my hand and Seal of office this Fifth day of April, 1910 Lawrence O. Murray [Seal) Comptroller of the Currency l-t-IOt —coo Halley’s Comet an Early Riser M;ry 3 -Halley's comet rose to day at 3:04 a.m., and tomorrow at 3:02 a.m. Sun rises 4:55 a. id . The comet's speed today is about 106,140 miles per hour. Comet’s distance from the earth today about 67,000,- 000 miles, but diminishing by sev eral millions daily. Alter 75 years of waiting the great climax comes next month. Should Use Care in Arrests The Gold Beach Globe has 1 een going after State Deputy Game cure him of this habit is to provide a lead, and whenever tlie dog starts Warden F, M. Morgan, charging attach the lead to his collar, thereby him with being over zealous to make letting liim know that he is being dis prosecutions in some insi.mces, and ciplined. Another habit which is almost as being dereiect in duty in others We are not bad is the persistent way a dog, on down in Curry county. being let loose, will rush up to people, conversant with the conditions in barking furiously. Many accidents have been caused in this way and old Curry county, but Mr. Morgan made people as well as young frightened. an arrest til this city recently, which, To prevent this the only thing to do while it was in accordance with the is to insist upon the dog being put on a lead before he is let loose. If this law, yet it was net cominendai lc tn is persisted in it will in time break any way, as the so-called offender him of tbe habit. had done nothing more than kill a bird that is destructive to the fishing industry of the community, and while THE FEEDER. these birds are protected by a game law that is a farce in many particu To make tlie mash properly the bran lars, there should be a bounty for should be stirred in tbe boiling water. killing such birds. It was probably Just as our mothers made cornmeal not the intent of the law to protect mush. any such birds, but it is the letter, Feed Rack Easily Constructed. A good rack handy for feeding sheep and thus gives a game warden the can be made by any one bandy with opportunity to exercise his authority tools. It will soon save its cost in the if he chooses, although he should economy with which oue can feed. use discretion in so doing No game Do Not Overfeed Sows. Sows overfed or made extra fat with warden will gain the good wiil of an extravagant allowance of corn will the people by protecting destructive uot breed so surely us if tlieir systems are iu a cooler and less feverish cou- birds. This article is not written to ditiou. as-ail Mr. Morgan nor any other Separate Cattle From Sheep. game warden, but merely lo point Sheep graze closer than cattle and therefore should unt be crowded into out what is just and right. No game tbe same lot with them. They chew game warden will ever lose his posi off the grass so short that the cattle tion or the respect of tlie people by cannot get a good nibble. using judgment in making arrests, Necessity For Feeding Shed. and they should be careful as well as Generally speaking, it is probable that anywhere in the corn belt fatten other officers of the law. A FAITHFUL COLLIE COUNTENANCE. ing steers are nine-tenths of the time as well off in an ordinary yard as they Would be anywhere else, but one-tenth of tlie time a shed is absolutely essen Hal. Salt For the Stock. Salt is necessary to the health and thrift of the domestic animals, and they should bave It in winter as well as in summer. They need more of it probably during tbe period of abun- Jant succulent feed, but the animal system requires more or less of it all the time A good plan is to keep salt in sheltered boxes where the stor k can get nt it at will. This is a safeguard against neglect, and. being accustomed to it at pleasure, there is no danger that too much will b« taken. ------ Ocx > ■ ■ Curry Will Have Bank. J. G. Loucks of Port Orford. Or., Was in Portland yesterday after t< - turning front a trip East, lie is completing financial arrangements to open at Port Orford , oil May 1st, the first bank in Curry Co. Mr. Loucks' principal correspondents will be tlie United States National Bank ol Portland and the Wells Fargo Company of San Francisco, Telegrata.
