Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 58, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 March 1914 — Page 2

SERIAL STORY

Tii== Isolated Continent

A Romance of the Future

By Guido von Horvath and Dean Hoard

OtwHftli MS, by W. Q. Chspnui In tbs (MM toln Mi QniililttU. BYNOPSIS. For fifty years the continent of North America had been Isolated from the rest «f the world by the use of Z-rays, a wonderful Invention of Hannibal Prudent. The invention had saved the country from foreign Invasion, and the continent had been united under one government with Prudent as president. For half a century peace and prosperity reigned in this part of the world. The story opens with President Prudent critically ill. His death is hastened by the receipt of a message from Count von Werdensteln of Germany that he has at last succeeded In penetrating the jays. Dying, he warns nls daughter Astra that this means a foreign Invasion. He tells her to hurry to the Island of Clryne, but dies before he esm tell the location of the place. Astra ta nominated for the presidency by the continental party. Napoleon Edison calls on Astra, informs her that he waa a puf»ll of her father's, and promises to help ler. He glvea her a ring made of a aew1/ discovered substance which, he says, will solve the problem of flying. Chevalier d> Leon appears In Europe. He calls on von Werdensteln and offers him tho secret of making gold in. return for absolute disarmament and peace. The chevalier is suspected of being an American. •He Is seized at night and carried off In an areoplane. Astra is Inaugurated as president. She receives a message from Edison, whose long silence has worried ner. that he has been a prisoner for two months on the island of Helgoland and has Just escaped. He announces that the confederated fleet of Europe has sailed for America, He promises to call on her the following night. Countess Roslny, a spy. becomes a prisoner In hope of securing Napoleon’s secret. She falls in love with him. She agrees to join him in an attempt to escape. By the use of fireworks he summons a curious flying ma-‘ cliine which resembles a monster eagle. He escapes and sends his message to Astra. Edison calls on Astra as premised. He tells her his plans for defense have been completed, put that he will give fuller details at his workshop on the Island of Clryne In the Pacific. They make the trip in three hours. His plans are based on the peculiarity of the new substance, oiryntth, which is lighter than any known metal and !s practically indestructible. The Europeans succeed In passing the line of -Isolation, but find that the Americans have established a second one. Edison delivers a note to von Werdensteln in his flagship demanding that the fleet be withdrawn. Edison is attacked, but by the use of some mysterious power he destroys two warships and several aeroplanes. Realising his helplessness Werdensteln withdraws his fleet and consents to universal disarmament. Edison’s mother Is 111 on the island of Clryne. Countess Roslny offers to go and comfort her, hoping to discover Edison’s secrets. She be- ’ gins to weave a net around Santos Duprel, Edison’s assistant. The countess gets a letter from Werdensteln offering ner the princedom of Schomburg-Lithow for Edison’s secret. Edison and Santos start in search of a new deposit of ciryn--Ith. their supply being almost exhausted. They find it on the estate of SchomburgLithow. The couptess finally gets Santos Into her clutches. She gets another letter from Werdensteln asking her to find out why Edison is Interested in the Schomburg estate. Edison applies personally to Werdensteln with an offer for the property. but gets no satisfaction. f ■ CHAPTER XVl.—Continued. ‘ ”Is there an answer?” he asked In English. ‘‘Will you see the countess personally?" asked the chancellor. ..... “Who?” he asked stupidly. “Oh, never mind," answered the chancellor, knowing the man knew nothing whatever about the message. •‘Who will come after the answer, if there Is one?” “A bird man " Tr X bird man?** The count did not" know whether the man was really simple or not. “Where do yon live?” “In- America ” “H’m; that is a broad answer. Yes, there will be a message.” He sat down and wrote: “My Dear Countess: lam glad to hear from you. Your wishes will be fulfilled to the letter. I will do my best to prepare things for your reception. Your legal advisers will receive the necessary papers in due “With best wishes and hoping to hear from you soon. I am, “Von Werdenstein.” He sealed the letter, then gave it to the man, who left the room. \ The chancellor pondered over the situation, then started for the royal palace to report Napoleon s visit and Roaitta’s promises to his majesty. • When Napoleon arrived home he bad a long conference with Astra. They ..were-both somewhat depressed. His disappointment in not securing the Peak Suemeg was great, because he had many inventions that required the use of cirynith, and he knew that the count's actions were a menace to the peace movement.. They decided that they would marry J* the month of July. That evening they went to Clryne to tell determination to Mrs. Edison. Napoleon and Astra spent another day on Clryne. This time Napoleon conducted the three women through the wonderful plant where cirynith was refined and manufactured Into parts of aerodromones and other useful articles. Rnsitta kept her ears and eyes wide open, but not being trained along mechanical lines she could not Understand many of the things she saw. Still she was glad that Napoleon honored her with bis confidence as from new oa there would be no objection to her visiting the shops whenever she *«•<*. 1 :

Napoleon took Astra hack to Washington late in the afternoon. Mrs. Edison and Rositta walked down to the sandy shore and sat listening to the waves. The mother was dreaming of the happy future for her son. The other was weaving fine threads of the net she was tangling about her friende. Santos was away, but he was expected back soon. She disliked to see him leave her side, as she feared to lose the control that she had gained over him. He returned that evening When Mrs, Edison retired the countess stole out of the house and strolled toward the shore, where she knew Santos would be awaiting her. Santos was the happiest of men when she greeted him with passionate embraces and kisees. He was like a faithful, obedient dog Whatever Rositta asked he did without question. Tonight he handed her the count’s letter, that came in answer to the one he had sent for her. Rositta opened it, and he held his pocket flashlight so she could read. “My little blond the time Is nearing when my name will be changed to Duprel. What do you think of that? Mrs. Duprel? Doesn’t that sound good to you?” Santos’ only anewer was kisses; he had begun to master the so-called lost art very quickly. “Do you 'know how I have missed you? Mr. Edison add Astra were here, but since I know you I can’t enjoy them any more. I know it is not right to feel that way, as Napoleon has been very good to me, but my sympathy 1b with you, dear.” Her arm slipped around his neck. ”1 cannot hear him criticise you.” "Criticiee me? Is he dissatisfied with me?” The words were heavy with dismay. Rositta knew that had touched the right strings.- “Who told you that?” "Don’t take It seriously, Santos. I have tried to keep it to myself, but I—l could not.” “Did he say that I had not served him well? Did he say that?” “He did,” whispered Roeltta. Santos breathed fire and flame. Rositta subtly convinced Santos that he was the man, and not Napoleon Edison, whose name should be the revered one in American history. When arguments were weak, kisßes strengthened them, until poor Santos was molded into a form that suited Rositta. Then she said: “I own the cirynith deposits in Hungary. I never will give them to Napoleon. I want you to be his master. Will you come with me?” “I am with you and yours forever!” The tone in which this was said was enough for Rositta. She knew she had won.

CHAPTER XVII.

The Fifteenth of July. July 15, the marriage day of Astra and Napoleon, had been declared a continental holiday. Prom near and far came congratulations. They had not planned a gorgeous ceremony, but they could not stop the expressions of love that came from the loyal citizens. The whole capital was alive with color, and the messages that came and the sincere joy of all, made the day one to be remembered for years to come. Astra had missed Rositta very much. She had been unable to attend the wedding, as she had been ill on the Island of Ciryne for the last few weeks. When Napoleon heard that the countess was unable to attend their wedding on account of her indisposition, he thoughtfully shook his head. It seemed incredible that Rositta, who was so full of vitality and energy, should be ill. He only said: ‘‘Every illness has a remedy.’* fee did not give the matter further thought. He spent the last day before his marriage In his aerodromone, the American Eagle. Where he was, or what he did, no one seemed to know, and he'did not volunteer the information. y? After their wedding luncheon Astra returned to her presidential office, as there were things that she wanted to attend to personally. Especially the criminal case of Nikolay Mozrak. The Criminal Court of the continent Lad decreed capital punishment for at tempted assassination of the President of the United Republics of America, Astfarread the document carefully. and instead of signing it, she wrote: "Pardoned, and shall be instantly released.” (Signed) ■ "ASTRA PRUDENT EDISON.” She dispatched the pdrdon by a special messenger, and then took up other matters. At seven o’clock she was at the Crystal Palace, to dress for the banquet of the Continental Commercial and Industrial Association, one of the most powerful societies organized to promote the welfare of business people. She and Napoleon drove to the new Capital Hotel in an open car. The banquet was arranged for 4,000 guests and the whole upper floor was thrown open for the purpose. At eleven o’clock the presidential pasty left and threaded its way toward the Crystal Palace. At the Palace Judge Scanlan of the Continental Court awaited them His miseion was to deliver a heavy looking letter to the President. “Your excellency will pardon me for taking this liberty, but Mr. Mozrak, the prisoner you so kindly pardoned, insisted that this letter is important, and would not leave the prison until I promised him that I would deliver it personally." Astra took the letter and thanked him for Its safe delivery, then diemissed him with a few kind words. Napoleon Moorteri hts mother‘lo her rooms, then returned to . the library.

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where Astra awaited him. Her oa» did, beautiful face was pale and tears glistened in hhr eyes. Her whole being expressed sorrow. “What is it, dear?" asked her hue band, sympathetically. Instead of replying, she handed him a letter. He recognized the fine handwriting of the Countess Roslny. It read: “My dear Friends and Protectors: “I am writing this to you both, as I know you will be married when you receive it, I know you will receive all kinds of presents, surprises and congratulations, as you are both the beloved of your followers. But in order Jo gfve~mdre value to the kind wishes, I have decided to tell you the truth, the unvarnished, cruel truth. “I wonder if it will .surprise you to find that I am. and have been in the service of Count von Werdensteln. You have been the kindest of hosts, indeed, so good that you made my task really despicable but much easier. “Don’t take this very seriously. Life is made up of an equal portion of bad and good, and the end is always the same. Death gathers us all— tar and puts in our places others who may find pleasure in destroying all that we have created. You both dream of world peace—l wieh I could create peace in my own heart! “I admire you both, especially Napoleon, and for that reason, I bate yon both, being unable to love you,—aa there are no middle streams in my ture. “There is no use of my telling you what I intend to do; you will know tt soon enough, and you both will be sorry that you ever met the unhappy person whose name was, once, Rositta Rosiny. “And now, I wish you all happiness, until we meet again. “ROSITTA, Napoleon quietly folded the letter and handed It back to Astra. He d)d not seem disturbed at all. He picked up the envelope and saw the New York postmark. “It is clear. The countess has the secret of cirynith and, very likely, of the aerodromone.” “But how did she get It?” “That remains to be seen. Werdetistein evidently thinks that everything is fair in love or war.” “Will you read me that other letter, the one the judge brought?” asked Astra. “Of course, dear. This is Mozrak’s communications I wonder what he has to say.” He opened the heavy envelope and a number of sheets fell to the table. “To the President of the United Republics of America: “Since that unhappy event, in which I was selected by Pate as the instrument of Death, I have had many hours to think clearly and to learn from my inner self that it Is the rule of Love, and not the rule of Force that should rule the world. I have set down the following facts, so that your ladyship shall know all the motive powers that may govern human actions. “The fact that my bullet went astray is due, not so much to the quickness of the great humanitarian and American patriot, Napoleon Edison, as to the fact that I beheld the Countess Rosiny In your company. A moment of hesitation is enough to frustrate plans. Her influence naturally, unintentionally saved your life, as my hand and eye are always,true. I am happy that things turned out as they did. "Before I explain why the countess' presence saved you (she has done, however, involuntarily, at least one good act in her life), I want to tell you that my name is not Mozrak, and 1 am not a Russian. "My name is Aetzel von Kothenberg, ard some years ago I wore the uniform of the famous Red Hussars “Years ago, when on a vacation trip, I traveled through Italy; at that time I could enjoy the greatmarvels of Nature. 1 was young and noble-thinking —and free. On the shore of the Lago di Maggiore I found destruction. “I was tramping through the country with a sketching outfit and let people think me an artist In a secluded and beautiful spot, from where I had an uninterrupted view of the snow-covered peaks of the Alps, and a wide vista of surroundings pine-cov ered land, I struck my easel and began work. A girl emerged from the only path and walked toward me. I Say a girt but I oughL to- say a vlslon— She was the most bewitching creature I had ever seen. .. - - - - -. ; “She cam« to me fearlessly and greeted me In a friendly way; I sketched her in my picture. Inside of an hour my fate was sealed, as I had fallen in love with her. “One day near the end of my vacation, I received an invitation to visit the castle of the Rosinys. There 1 found her. She was married and had a beautiful little girl about three years old. She told me that she loved me. .that her husband was cruel to her, and 1 believed everything. We eloped—and she mad& me a traitor inside of a few weeks. I was entrusted with important secret* and I entrusted them to her. 1 loved her so! (TO BE CONTINUED.)

Vanity.

• • • There is a stirring of the body. People are breaking down under the tyranny of material posses sions. There never was a time when women's intelligence was so eager and inspirational; never a time when men were so weary of metal and meals and miles. It is all clear to a prophetic understanding that we are nearing the end of our lessonß in three dimen sions and five senses.

Striving to Oblige.

Angry Diner—Walter, you are m fit to serve a pig. W. Waiter —I am doing my beat, ate* Judge

CHAMPION GOTCH PINS YUSSIF MAHMOUT

April 14, 1909, Gotch met and defeated Yussif Mabmout, Bulgarian, at the Dexter Park pavillion in Chicago. It was one-of-tbe great battles of the world champion’s career. Although the match lasted less than half an hour vastly more wrestling of the strenuous kind was packed into it than in the championship battle between Hackenschmidt and Gotch. Mahmout had defeated every wrestler of promihence 'except Gotch In America. He had proved a whirlwind against such wrestlers as Cutler, Americus and Beell. Gotch knew he was to face a dangerous wrestler of the aggressive type. He knew Mahmout possessed great strength and unusual endurance. The world’s champion objected to the Bulgarian’s wrestling in his bare feet. Anton Pierri, Mahmout’s manager, explained that it was customary for wrestlers to grapple in their bare feet in Bulgaria and Turkey. The Turk finally, consented to forfeit SSOO for this infraction of the rules. Gotch had trained faithfully for this match, realizing that he was to be opposed by a foe of exceptional class and as game as any wrestler who ever stepped on the padded canvas. Constant drill on the mat and long sprints on the road had put him in splendid condition. When the referee called time, Gotch backed away from his corner,' wheeled about with a determined look on his face and rushed into the referee hold with the Bulgarian. Mahmout seemed a trifle nervous. Gotch rushed in with the evident intent of making short work of his opponent. He pulled Mahmout forward with a head hold and the Bulgarian looked worried. Gotch tried for an arm hold, but Mahmout ducked away. The wrestlers milled It in fast fashion. There was plenty of action. Mahmout rushed for a leg hold but Gotch dodged away. Gotch bored in and Mahmout pushed him away. Gotch

CAREER OF FIELDER A. JONES

Former Manager of Chicago Sox Started Playing Ball Professionally With Binghamton. Fielder A. Jones, president of the Northwestern league and manager of the Chicago White Sox when they won, the world’s championship in 1906, was born in Shinglehouse, Pa., Aug. 13, 1871. He started his professional career in 1895 with the Binghamton team of the New* York state league, and later in that season was with Springfield in the Eastern league. The following season he was purchased by Brooklyn, where he made good and starred in the National league as a fielder and batsman from

Fielder A. Jones.

1896 to 1900, inclusive. In 1901, during the baseball war between the National and the American leagues. Jones jumped the Dodgers and Joined the Chicago Americans. He was taken from the ranks in 1904 and made manager of the team. His crowning success as a pilot took place in 1906, when the Sox defeated the Cubs for the world’s championship. Jones retired from the game at the close of the season of 1908. Last year he was elected president of the Northwestern league.

McGill Gets Indians.

J. C. McGill of Denver and W. C. Smith of New York have closed their deal for the purchase of the Indianapolis American association club. The negotiations were concluded by Smith and Manager Jack Hendricks, In conference with Sol Meyer of Indlanap- .. L_._.

Gotch Working for a Toehold.

went to bis knees and secured a leg bold. Mahmout fought frantically to break away. The wrestlers went to the ropes. Mahmout grasped the ropes in a desperate effort to escape, but Gotch gained a hold and drew him to the mat. Gotch feinted for a toe hold and then encircled Mahmout’s near leg for a crotch. The Bulgarian turned over on his side and Gotch secured a half nelson. Mahmout struggled long to escape from this grip, but finally Buccumbed amid a thunderous demonstration that lasted many minutes. The crowd, which feared America might lose the wrestling championship, gave Gotch one of the big demonstrations of his life. Gotch, following up his advantage, rushed Mahmout hard in the second bout. The Bulgarian, knowing he was outclassed, fought every second of the time. Gotch secured an arm hold but Mahmout broke the grip. Gotch pushed Mahmout back and then secured a double bar lock and rushed him into the ropes. There waa a wild scramble, Mahmout fighting desperately. The Bulgarian went to the', top apd the crowd cheered him. Gotch came to a sitting posture and then by sheer strength broke a waist bold, and went to the top. Gotch tried for the toe hold but Mahmout broke away. In another shuffle Hi the middle of the mat Mahmout went down. Gotch tried for a hammerlock and the wrestlers grappled to the ropes. They were ordered to the center of the mat Mahmout refused to give the same hold and the referee appealed to the Bulgarian’s manager. Mahmout broke a hammerlock hold. Gotch secured a half nelson and the crotch and the crowd began to see the finish of Mahmout. Slowly but surely the shoulder blades of the game Bulgarian were pressed to the mat by the world’s champion. Mahmout was so disappointed over his defeat that he wept bitterly. (Copyright, 1913. by Joseph B. Bowles.)

Notes of Sportdom

The 1914 baseball season will opes on April 14 and close on Oct. 4 in the west and Oct. 7 In the east. • * t Hannes Kolemainen, the Finnish runner, holds 44 running records. Twelve were made indoors and the rest outdoors. ' - , ■ -■ • - r ■- 7—— “Doc” Tanner will be missed at the various meetings. He no longer is with the Billings combination for which he did grand work. * » * Robert (Brownie) Gessler. former big leaguer and baseball coach, has signed a contract to manage the Pittsburgh team of the Federal league. • • * The Canadian Snowshoe union will make applieationtotbeAmateur Ath-. letic union of Canada for recognition as the national governing' body in Canadian snowshoeing. • • • The major leaguers have at last got wise to themselves. They won’t take any action against the Feds, thus cutting down the publicity for the Federal league. * * * Bob Emslie will be made supervisor of umpires in the National league the coming year, according to gossip. Bot has been in line for that position for several years. * • • After several unsuccessful attempts Jim Flynn, Pueblo boxer, scored a knockout in New York. His victim was Jack Driscoll, the Brooklyn bat tier. • • • During the fifty years of the English Civil Service Athletic association they have run off contests in which over fifteen thousand athletes have taken part, and have presented Them with over two thousand prizes of a value of over $25,000. • • • The Polytechnic C. C. of London recently held its twenty-fifth anniversary dinner when W. J. Bailey, the world’B amateur bicycle champion, was presented with a specially struck gold medal as a meroentrf of his win of the world’s championship in Berlin.

WORLD'S COUNCIL OF SPORTS

New Organization Expected to Standardize All Things in Connection With Olympic Games. What will eventually become tho most powerful athletic body In the world Is the new International Athletic federation, organized in Berlin recently by more than a score of the world’s competing nations. While It has no official connection with the International Olympic council it promises to be more important and powerful even than that body. The findings of the new body are not binding upon the International Olympic council. They are merely suggestions to that organization, but they are so sensible and represent so clearly the practical Bense of the entire world that unless grave faults are found in their program the Olympic council will almost certainly accept them. What the new federation will certainly accomplish is the standardization of all things connected with the Olympic games. It will bring about a -standard list of events to be the same from year to year, the uniform definition of an amateur and uniform rules of competition. These are three things which America has been striving to obtain for a good many years. The findings will be presented to the In-

James E. Sullivan.

ternational council at its next meeting and most of them will in all probability be adopted. —That America is now the teacher of the athletic world was demonstrated more than once at this convention. James E. Sullivan, who has been America’s commissioner to the Olympiads, was recognized as the world’s leading authority. He was honored with the task of compiling a set of world and Olympic records.

WINNERS OF BIG STAKES ON THE HARNESS TRACKS Trotting,..: Kentucky Futurity.... .Etawah Horseman Futurity ....Etawah Horse Review Futurity Don Chenault Champion Stallion Stake..... Don Chenault M. and M. Reusens Transylvania Cheeny Charter Oak Tenara Paper Mills Tenara King Qeorge V Tenara Furniture Manufacturers^.^, Tenara Empire State ■ .Lord Dewey Michigan State .... Lord Dewey Hoster-Columbus.. .Lord Dewey Matron ...'.. .Dillon Ax worthy Horse Breeder’s Futurity.... .Dillon Axwortby Kentucky Futurity (2-year-olds) Peter Volo Horse Review Futurity (2-year-olds) Peter Volo Walnut Hall Cup ... .Fan Patch Castleton Cup Anvil October Prize........... Ross B Ohio Marigold Tavern “Steak” Euabel Buckeye Lady Grattan Pacing. Chamber of Commerce Frank Bogash, Jr. Tennessee ... Frank Bogash, Jr. Syracuse .... Frank Bogash, Jr. Comstock .... Leata J. Burdick Hotel Leata J. Hotel Hartman Leata J. Kentucky Fyturity Homer Baughman Horse Review Futurity Homer Baughman

Plays Plays Notre Dame.

Notre Dame and Yale will clash on the gridiron in 1914. Contracts for a game to be played at New Haven Oct. 17 have' been signed. It is the first time the two teams have met, and this game, together with the games against West Point, Syracuse and Carlisle, give Nptre Dame high standing in football. Notre Dame’s sudden leap Into the limelight on the gridiron comes after three years of splendid work by Its teams without a single defeat.

New Contract for Zimmerman.

“Heinie” Zimmerman is under «ontract to the Chicago -Cubs for the next four years. His. present agreement has another year to run, but the other day after a visit with his boss he signed for three additional seasons at a reputed salary of $7,000 par.