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Show THE SAUNA SUN, SALINA, UTAH He stopped at sight of the passion Seneca's face. But twas Corlaer who spoke first. "That Is fery stranche news, gofer-nofor on der frontier there is talk that an enfoy is coming to deliver a message to der tribes at Jagara from der king of France. Joncaire is calling a grandt council to meedt in der summer. All der Indians from beyondt der lakes and der west vlll come." "Strange news I" repeated the governor. You may well say sol Murray overrides our law! Joncaire sets ont to. builds a stone fort upon our soil at Jagara; the French king sends an officer. experienced on the frontier, with a special message for a grand council of the tribes. "All these three events come simulTis Impossible that accitaneously. dent so disposed them. Here we have the first Indication of the culmination of the plot Aye, 'tis graver than I had supposed. laid down tlie unopened letter from Juggins upon the table. Let some other read this. he said. Rut It serves no purpose. This Englishman and are brothers. Corlaer, too, will take the Englishman Into his friendship not because he carried. this writing across the sea, but because he Is a man to be trusted. So much Is to be read In bis face. And now Ga-e- n I would ask tlint may retire. What yon have told me has clouded m.v heart with hatred, and I may not think straight. Ilis right arm swept up in the gesture of farewell, and the door closed upon his bronzed back. What bath happened to Irk him so? inquired the governor In surprise. Idt was this Dp Yeulle who ran away with der dotter of his uncle, Corlaer, replied stirred again from his habitual silence. remember, Interposed Colden. 'Twas 'some four years ago. I remember having seen the maid nt a council at Albany. She was called (Hanging. Flower), a pretty child and woudrous dainty for an Indian. Tis a sad Rtory, commented the Is It certain De Veuile governor. took her? He didt not take her. She ran away with him. I wonder what became of her, I said. Tis only some three years since De Veuile appeared In Paris. Corlaer shrugged his shoulders. Suppose you findt der Doom Trail andt come to La Vierge du Rois. Maybe then you know. That Is exactly what we wish to do, Corlaer ! exclaimed the governor. Do you think It enn be done? Corlaer reflected, ponderous as a sleepy moose. It will take much time nndt money andt then all depends upon der Indians. What Indians?" Der Six Nations. If we findt der Trail, gofernor, what then. We haf der Keepers. They are a strong bandt. We must fight them. You cannot send sotdiers. That would be war. We must fight them with Indians. Andt what Indians couldt you get but der Iroquois?" "Can we get the Iroquois?" I do not know," confessed Corlaer. Rut If you get them, you smash der In the Tit r, i(S)D2Q -- Ey Arthur D. Howden Smith . Author of PORTO BELLO by WMJ Service Brentano.) CHAPTER V COLD , Etc. Continued 11 He Is Is your friend, not the friend of Onontitio (the French governor general of Canada, regardless of Identity), who rules at Quebec. Most of the s to white people are not the Indian. I am come here with Cor-lae- r to prove my friendship. On the frontier 'tis said Joncaire, the Frenchman who governs the trading post hy tiie falls of .Jagara (Niagara) is about to begin the building of a stone fort." A fort ! protested the governor. "Sure, 'tis Impossible! 'Twould he a direct violation of the Peace of Utrecht." "Idt is true, spoke up Corlaer. His voice was high and squeaky, and sounded ridiculous coming from such a giant. de"Hath the building begun? manded the governor. "I think nodt. broughdt me der wordt at Onondaga. We comedt to you as fast as we couldt." came because It was partly the fault of his people that the French are settled by Jagara," said the Indian. Onon-tiYes, replied the governor. and Joncaire first mnde the Onel-da- s drunk, and then bargained with them to soil the Senecas land. They had no right to do so," assented Hut somberly. now will you believe that is your friend?" I believe, said the governor.1 Rut I pray you tell me why you feel for us tliis friendship? When I came to New York to govern the province my predecessor told me tiiat the experiment of having you educated hy the missionaries had failed, that you had returned to the forest, closer wedded than ever to Indian ways. The Indians face lighted up again with that grave smile which showed Itself with scarcely a contraction of the muscles. Yes. it failed to win from the ways of his people. Those ways are best for the Indian. Rut learned that of the two white races the English were tlie kindest to the (The People of the Long House Indian name for Iroquois.) The French always have fought with us. The English have aided us. The French pay little for our furs; the English pay much. I think the white man can never be an honest friend to the Indian, for he wants what the Indian has; hut prefers the Englishman to the Frenchman, whatever may be the Issue. Na-li!" have finished.) I can give no adequate conception of the impressiveness with which this speech was delivered by a savage sneaking in a tongue strange to him. Eerv word rang in my ears. Who is this man? I whispered to Co! den as lie finished. s lie is one of the (wo of the Iroquois league, both of whom are Senecas. Ilis name, which signifies Needle-Rreakeis actually a form of title which goes with the office. Moreover. he is a nephew of the who Is Guardian of the Western Door of the Imng House, lie was taken as a youth and given to tlie missionaries with the result that you see. He broke off, for the governor was well-wisher- o (I o war-chief- r, Roy-an-e- h addressing me. Have you any objection. Master Ortnerod, to my acquainting the chief gwa-ra-g- 'I o for Albany. . You need spure no exMy own funds are pense, Peter. pledged to this, and Master Juggins, too, is offering his aid. Corlaer deliberately donned tils cap of fur. It will not be money, but friendship andt hate will serfe your turn, goteruor," he said. You have not yet read the letter from Juggins, I reminded him as be walked toward the door. So I haf not," he admitted, and took the letter from me and slipped It Inside his leather shirt Will you have it read? asked Colden. No, der young man Is all right has chudged him." With that he was gone, and a sense of . bewilderment stole over me. It seemed incredible that either of the two odd characters of the wilderness with whom I had talked could really have existed. Rut Governor Rnrnet lost no time In doubts. He paced the room, rubbing his hnuds together with satisfaction. "We have' done well, Colden. We could not have done better. Master Ormerod, you were Indeed fortunate in going to the help of the Seneca. You earned, not only his friendship, hut that of Peter as well. You are to he congratulated. Rut 1 must ask you to excuse me. I have much work to do. Pray grunt me the pleasure of your company for dinner tomorrow. Colden, will you show Master Ormerod out? It was dusk in the streets, a soft purple dusk that became velvet darkness under the trees; and I felt in no humor to return to (lie drab company which the tavern offered. So I wandered at huzard until I found myself In an alley leading down to the waterfront and heard of a sudden the thud of flying feet. I spun around In time to see a monstrous bulk come sailing through the air, knife and whirling In either hand. Ill kill yer, varmint," howled an ugly voice. 'TU cut yer heart out aud skin yer and take yer scalp I dodged the knife and grappled the wrist which swung the tomahawk, twisting myself behind him so as to hinder his attack. But he was far stronger than I arid slung me back In front of him us If I were a sack of tom-uhaw- k 1 chaffed wheat. 'I still clung to his tomahawk hand and contrived to knock up another blow of his knife, but He jjiust have disemboweled me in the next vicious sweep of the blade. 1 The ferocious yell made my blood run cold. It startled my assailant even more. Ills muscles slackened just long enough for me to leap clear of him. he snarled, lie drew one arm back to burl his knife at me, but something whirred past my shoulder and his head Jerked violently to one side. There was a sharp clang, and he fled precipitately, shouting curses. Against the nearby house wall a small, bright object glimmered through the shadows, and I stooped to snatch It up only to leap Instantly erect as a voice spoke at my elbow. My brother was In danger, said the voice quietly. saw the Ited Death follow Ormerod Trail." from the Governor's house, so I see," said the governor. "Yes, followed him." there Is every reason why the Iroquois The tall figure of the Seneca was should join us. Look you, Corlaer, this discernible in the gloom. Is tlie obvious plan of the French. scarcely Was- it Rolling? I asked, Willi Murray's aid they will cram their raised the lie shining object from magazines with trade goods this sum- the was his tomahawk, It ground. mer. They will push ahead the buildand curled about the blade was a lock ing of the fort at Jagara. Once that is finished, they will have a curb on of greasy red hair. He pointed to IL That time missed, the necks of the Iroquois. They will Some day tlie light be able to hold up the fleets of fur he said grimly. will canoes from the upper lakes that now will be better and miss." not to our post at Oswego on pass down "Although you missed, you saved my the Onondagas river. In two seasons I answered warmly. Tis un life, will enhave wrested the trade they I shall not forget. obligation tirely from our hands, and then if He laid his fingers to ills lips. they are ready they can strike with he said. Hark, musket and scalping knife. ' I listened, and from the waterAnd who, think you, will hear the front came the thunderous voice of brunt of the first blow? Who but the the bellman. Iroquois, whom the French have and a fine dreaded since Champlains day? with a southwest breeze. And night True," murmured Colden. his the governor Is pleased Yes." assented Corlaer; you haf to excellency that whereas divers perproclaim der right of It, gofernor. What is your sons have mocked, assailed or sought plan?" to humiliate visitors to the city, tlie I shall send this young man" he lias made a rule- that such laid his hand on my arm "with you governor persons, upon apprehension, shall be and to spy out the set jn the stocks for twelve hours the ground at Jagara, to search the wilderfirst time and upon tlie second offense, ness for signs of the Trail, to work shall he publicly whipped at. tlie. carta upon the Iroquois in our Interest. tail along the Broad-WiyMaster Ormerod hath had experience replaced his tomawith tlie French and he knows De hawk in its sheath. Veuile of old. "There is no talk of obligations beWhen do we start? replied Cortween brothers, lie said. Come, we laer simply. will walk together to your taveru. Within the week you must leuve (TO UK CONTINUED.) 1 1 UMlOM - - - - ANTS SUMMER HOTEL Nancy had always said that she thought ants were splendid little crea- tures because they were so busy, and seemed to enjoy working over their homes and carrying food to their children. Ro Daddy told her that he had a story to tell her about a summer hotel that the ants had just finished building. The Idea started with young Mrs. Black Ant, who was quite a d d y Hy nnd A Gay andGiddy V' Young Creature. She loved lots of fun hut she was very capable, two, and she was known as one of tiie best little housekeepers In the ant world. She told the other tints thut In order to make their colony popular they ought to have a big summer hotel where ail the fushionable unts could come for tlie summer months, wear their best clothes, nnd listen to the concerts given by tlie crickets every evening nearby. SAY r. xx rr e, and INSIST1 DOES NOT AFFECT THE HEART .Accept 1 only Payer package which contains proven directions. Ilandy Bayer boxes of 12 tablets Also bottles of 24 and 100 Aiiiirlu tlie trad 1 mark ot Rarer Manufacture Spains Monks and Nuns Motiks und nuua in Spain at tlie beginning of tliis year numbered 17,210 and 54, 0(H), respectively, un increase in tlie last 24 years of 21.077. There are 4.5(H) inouastaries und convents. The province with the highest per ventage of members of religious orders is Guipuzcoa, with 152 for every Now, the ants thought thnt this 10,000 inhabit ants, while Orcnse lias was an excellent seheifie of hers. the lowest, G per 10,000. And she added thnt of course they must charge enormous prices, hpcnuse she said that folks who wanted to he fashionable were always willing to pn.v big prices for well, Just to be fashionable. Now, all the ants listened to young Mrs. Black Ant with the greatest of interest, nnd they wasted no time Say.s.JBaekache Often Means You about setting to work. Have Not Been Drinking They built their hotel on the top a Enough Water a of tine mound with beautiful view of the surrounding country, for another tiling that young Mrs. Black Ant When you wake up with backache had told them was tlint they rifust' and dull misery In tiie kidney region brag about their magnificent view. The hotel was built In less than a it may mean thnt you have been eating foods which create acids, says a day. n authority. An excess of It certainly was large. "In fact, the ants were almost afraid such acids overworks the kidneys in It was too large and thnt they would their effort to filter it from the blood never he able to get enough guests to and they become sort of paralyzed nnd leggy. When your kidneys get slugcome to it. They all went around to nearby gish and clog you must relieve them, ant cities telling She nuts about the like you relievo your bowels, removwonderful hotel they hud Just built ing all the bodys urinous waste, else you have backache, sick headache, with all tlie modern improvements sun heat, star light, fresh nir breezes, dizzy spells; your stomach sours, delicious food bought tiy (lie ant man- tongue is coated nnd when ihe weathagers who wore very fussy tiiat it er Is bad you have rheumatic twinges. Tlie urine is cloudy, full of sediment, would always lie of tlie best. And lusj and perhaps tlie most Im- channels often get sore, water scalds portant of nil would be the concerts and you are obliged to seek relief two of the crickets, which they could lis- or three times during tlie night,. Either consult a good, reliable phyten to every evening, when they could sician at once or get from your phardress, up In their best clothes. "Resides going around themselves, macist about four ounces of Jad Salts; take a tablespoonful in a glass they sent notices on little sticks of water before breakfast for n few h t e y which days nnd your kidneys may then net mailed In the ant fine. Tills famous salts is made from post office to the the add of grapes and lemon Juice, far-awaant combined with lithia, nnd lias- ben cities." used for years to help clean and stimI didn't know ulate sluggish kidneys also to neuants had a post tralize acids in the system, so they no o Ili c e , said longer irritate, thus often relieving Naucv. bladder weakness. . They certainly Jad Ralls is Inexpensive, cannot Inhave," rep.lied jure nnd makes a delightful, effervesDaddy. Their cent litliia-vvutc- r drink. Drink lots of postmen are any soft wuler. of tlie ants to happen to lie goLong Names Common ing near the ciiies and intricate names of HaLong where the loiters waiian children are not uncommon. A are addressed. baby girl lias been. named Well, tlie hotel Juliet was a wonderful Nakail, tlie first inline, moaning "tlie success. wreath und leaves are cherThey oened with a ball, and the flower ants who came to stay for the season ished hy (lie waters of the god Lono." If Kidneys Act Druggists. of MonoaeeUcacldenter of Sallcxllcacid Moving Mountain Range Tlie Andes tlie longest mountain system on eurth, covering u line of 4,500 miles In length are moving! Ro claims Dr. Bailey Willis, a noted American scientist. Moreover, Doctor Willis traces the cause of earthquakes In Japan and Chile to the heaving of this mass of gold and silver nnd copper, of lead nnd iron and tin, and of earth and stones. It wns the moving of the Californian mountains that caused the Ran Francisco earthquake in adds Doctor Willis. Bad Take Salts jf& 190G, Trour Horse! has a Cough, Cold or Distemper, write today for a' Free Semple Bottle spohns DISTtMPtR COMPOUND and $120 at Dnur Stores Writ for free booklet Spohn Medical Co., Dept. Z, Goahen, Indiana 50c well-know- y - said : them. Grandpa Was Tripping n little four, visiting her Hunt and was asked: Gloria, where'a grandma?" (who was traveling.) Oh. shes on a trip;" was her prompt reply. And where Is grnridpu?" she was asked next. Oh, he's tripping, too." Inadequate I retire. I might fit into them all right," replied the youth modestly, "but I don't know about your hat." Obey the Rulet Two I'ttle girls are pictured in London Humorist for Uni.' preparing "Edna," said Barbara, you havent said your prayers." Edna I'm going to say them in bed tonight. Barbara Oh. Edna, that isnt quette. Roston Transcript, A Common eti- Failing Tommy, you can't seem to gel any- thing rigid today? Tiie world's chanplons slump occasionally, fir," responded the offle boy mUdly. I.n Rochefoucauld. .Science Is true Judgment with reason. girl.- - "And row, Henry," remarked the fond father to his son, who had Just got out of school, I want yon Into the business with me so that you can step into my shoes when W. N. U., Salt Lake City, No. Followed Directions The young daughter wanted to practice nt linking while tlie mother took it drive. Upon her return tlie mother found every bowl in the house hud been used, and all were standing in a row on the kitchen table, ready for washing. Upon cook explained: lo beat eight Christian. Science Inquiry, tlie embryo Well, the .recipe said eggs separately. Monthly. Soil Photography Color photography is now being successfully used In the field Investigation of soil types. Photographs have been taken by the bureau of soils of the United States Department of Agriculture, and the various colors, niottlings and streaks show distinctly on the plates, permitting identification and study. - always needed." She was Relieve that itching, burning tor meat and start tbo healing with Unless above himself tie can erect It is- more shameful to mistrust your friends than to tie deceived by himself, how poor a thing Is man! 'Tliis is something this place has xx Many Firmly Believe in Influence of Moon BAYER ASPIRIN Proved safe by millions and prescribed by physicians for Colds Headache Neuritis Lumbago Pain Toothache Rheumatism Neuralgia - and Corlaer with what we have been discussing?" I shook my head. He turned to the Indian. The letter which you hold in yhur hand. Is from Master Robert Juggins of London, who was some time in the province when you were a lad." I remember Master Juggins," InterHe sent me rupted Is this Englishman my first musket. -:- x -:- x -:- x -:- x -:- x -:- x -:- x Xvivx -:- x -:- x -::xyx -:- x -:- x -:- xXyX -:- x -:- x -:- x -;his friend?" said He the governor. comes Yes," direct from Master Juggins, recommended to me for use In the plight I find myself in." A supposed Influence of the moon most Important, such ai agriculture, I will help the Englishman, agreed on and animals Is found mixed to the most trivial, as cutting the plants eagerly. Rut yeu .know nothing of the cause with the religious Ideas of neurly all nulls or ' hair. J.1 Munro Fox In the 1 am enlisting you In," protested the primitive jieoples. The moon, too. Is Forum. blamed forTriierferlng In the affidrs governor. Modern Mother and Child of men, and such beliefs persist today That matters little. said In folklore and superstitions. A woman who Is so fushionable that If you and this composedly. If we get Into touch with primitive she Is almost a stranger to her Rule Englishman and Colden are In it. It Is peoples, or even, nearer home. If we son decided that It was about time she an honest cause. What say you, Cor-laetake country folk aside and ask them became acquainted with him. . She read old books about the things It vlll pe gnodt enough for me," de- In confidence what they think of the personality of the moon and of fis mothers used to do, such a9 singing clared the Dutchman solemnly. Influence, many will give tills sort of lullabies and rocking to sleep The governor laughed. answer. And then, one night, she sent her M.v friends and I do thank yon fot They will tell us that the moon, wife or sister of the sun. shares nurse out and stnyed at home, Jut for the compliment you do us, rs. Rut I must lay our case before with the latter the duty of lighting a new sensation She crept Into her little son's bed you. for we seek your counsel. Do you the world. Perhaps we shall hear know that Andrew Murray hath se- further that for misconduct If has room, and began to 'croon, us she cured (he consent of the lords of trade been bnulshed to the night. 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