Show r v - - - S tl c ’ ' V MA0AZ1KK SKCTION' THE IffiR AIJD-EEPUBLIC- SALT HACT CITY UTAH SUNDAYJ ANUJAK Y AN 121 MHAZiNH 1917 HH By ' inherited a lot of it” “Pretty brave fellow to duel with a bandit haying such a repu“A girl who lives near the border tation as Lopez’? suggested the other v Liberty a Daughter of the U S A has to know something about fighhe was killed too” Liberty “But ting” replied Liberty him: for informed do we what can then “Now After the death of Pancho Liberty ‘‘Too is 'Then the general “This bad” the to went and Pedro left the house and general1 you!” inquired hi& studied here much there barracks isn’t papers for a moment Sudthe quarters of the peons at the rear only a he have we towards her “I preturned with to viewentertain but what denly of the ranch for the purpose of sume knew of' the re ward the you ing the body of Lopez to be sure that is at your disposal” and Cap- United' States government had offered “I thought Major Winston there was no mistake ” ? v were gho re- for the capture of Lopez?” here tain cot V one in Rutledge He had beep placed on a A answered t she “Yes” 'V corner of the room and as Liberty plied “ You were right” answered the “I will have to send a squad to the gazed on all that was left of the bandit leader she reviewed the pain and ter-- general as he returned to his work hacienda in order that 'ye may have he have both an official corroboration tot this man had subjected her to “Theytowere here but theyThen continued as he handed the he as message could gone she stood sh there And yet as Washington” the countenance-ohis visitor: to one of his aides with instructions hardly suppress her admiration for his studied ‘ ‘ The captain left a couple of days to see that it was sent immediately courage and determination While these scenes were - being enThe major left yesterday” The attitude of Pedro was entirely ago - near the border i Rutledge anil acted “Washington?” murmured Liberty different He expressed intense satisthe Then she added in a major were far from idle in Washfaction over the dead leader and with thoughtfully a gentle rebuke from Liberty the two tone of surprise: “What could have ington- Immediately upon his arrival the major had gone to the jail where left and returned to the house to taken them there f” “Haven’t the slightest idea” re- it did not take him' long to effect the pack their things preparatory to leavplied General Latham “ Perhaps release of Bob Then they went to ing for the border Later when the sun was well on its they’ve gone there to enter politics” the hotel where both cleaned them“Isn’t there some way Ican reacl selves up after whieh they donned way towards the western horizon Liwire ? ” asked Liberty some- their best uniforms and started for the them berty’ leaving some of the peons in what by White House where they arrived just distressed and perplexed charge of the hacienda came out and before the closing Nonexecutive office “If you’ll just write your message hours mounted a fresh horse whieh had been brought up by Pedro who took his I think I can locate the major” said The major had previously been to place on another beside hers and the theHegeneral The the war department 'where after a qt Lopes ' handed blank a her telegraph two started away a message to the major session with tbe secretary during said the President as he grasped the Arriving at the point where Put-led- and she wrote him : of the death of Lopez which ‘he explained 'matters so satis- hand of the ranger : :' had found the major the two informing Pe‘ was he that his and of the escape of herself: and factorily r ? Thank given back crossed the border and were-halteyou ” replied Bob as he commission an had been she dro border had across When the appointment herY‘ by a sentry Liberty identified finished she handed it to the general arranged with the nation’s chief ex- sailed self ‘‘And you v Major Winston” conecutive “I think that might interest' you” tinued the President “ There is hardLiberty andPeilro rode on to the she vSq when the major and Bob reached ly remarked barracks where they were received anything I can add to the praises “Must I read it?” inquired the of- the White House they were shown into which with cheers and escorted to General you have been receiving for so ficer as he accepted it from her and the executive office where found they Latham’s headquarters many years You seem to be the same the President seated at : his desk writ-ing- old rV The general was a fine looking old hesitated fighter There are few who can will she relieve 77 mind” “It your boast with a record such as yours ” :Wv true military bearing gentleman ‘ and I think will Bob was not the' least bit nervous who had spent most of his years fight- returned smiling Then Bob at once related his adsomewhat’1-Thaffect duties looked he him the for man before your ventures in Mexico and explained the upon ing Mexicans and Indians in Texas general was somewhat puzzled as one who had simply been a little important part Liberty had played id and around the border His hair and whiskers were as white as the snown as he raised the message and read its' more lucky than lie had been The the efforts of the major and himself capfied peaks of the Sierras but his contents His countenance gradually major was truly a remarkable figure to" exterminate Lopez and his band eyes contained the fire of youth and changed from surprise to satisfaction in his blue uniform with its gold lace The President listened attentively and disclosed the rugged tenderness behind for it was the first news he had re- and despite hi? years he carried him- was very much interested in the story lie self with the tame assurance which of Liberty and the great perils she them He rose as Liberty entered and ceived of the death of ’Lopez the and message immediately had always characterized him as a had risked in the hands of the Mexistepping in front of a table littered dropped in became interested 'detail? distinguished personage But under- cans further V with letters and jwpers put out liis bandit the the chief about end of uniform neath sevenhe that carried ‘f I have never heard of a girl as linad “I’ve heard of you” he began as “How did it happen V1 he inquired teen bullet wounds which he had re- brave as Miss Horton” he remarked ceived in the service ofTiis country “and I will ask Congress for' the lie grasped her hand Liberty “IHe- knew of “lie with duel was shot in a Pancho That alone is enough to make any power-tColonel Horton very well send an efficient force into was " man’s chest swell with pride one of the host lighters we ever had Leon” sho replied Mexico for tlie purpose of rescuing t to commend you Captain her' and within the next ' forty-eig- ht in these parts” Then as his eyes “Pancho Leon? That name sounds sparkled as they looked down into the familiay to me” pondered the general Rutledge for the excellent reports hours the men should be on their two big ones which were upturned to “He w &3 one of the trustees of my which have come to the war depart-me- nt way” him le udded: “But I guess vou’ve estate” she replied of your work along the bonder” At that moment the President ’s pri- V - -- V ! 1 : -- of-this”- - f v - : : V-- - ge - - d ’ ’ - ‘ : - - -- y: - ' ' ' 1 v e : - - “I-wan- - Mrs v - : Sundays then Excuse me for interruptin’ for: I know you’ve' got a little business to attend to” said the major as he came : to them v v up “You dear old soul” said Liberty as she threw her arms about' the major and planted a big kiss " on his healthy red cheek “And here’s Pedro” said Bob as he turned to the faithful old slave who was standing nearby gazing about him For Pedro had never been north of the Horton estate before in his life and his expression showed it ' too': her’j "- - a generation a woman's hand pushed on into power or thrust Imck into oblivion the officers of England’s army That same hand was slipped interferingly into the romances of high English society bringing together two young people here' separating forever two others there It was tlie hand of one of the most beautiful women of her day a woman whose wit was greater than that of kings or prime ministers whose genius for machination rivaled that of the most accomplished diplomat She was the maker and unmaker of social and military celebrities She had many enemies of course rich and powerful and often titled enemies too But they failed to bring about her downfall And where they had failed a mere Irish sergeant succeeded Still he was only the instrumentality that served to bring about the end of her sway It was really a changing England — an efficient England that wa intolerant of — that really intrigue and closed the reign of this untitled queen And there is no doubt that the reign of Mrs William Cornwallis-We- st as an arbiter either in military or social affairs is closed forever Following the stinging rebuke administered to her by a military court of inquiry a few days ago it is reported that the king and queen have decided to cut her off the court’s visiting list This will mean that virtually every one of the of England will leading noble houses be elosed to her ' This woman to whom the gossips 'referred as the “petticoat general” The Princess of Pless daughter of Mrs Cornwallis-We- st and reputed to be wielded a strange and unexplained in- J ‘the most beautiful woman in Europe’ V'1'£ fluence over the British war office It was her boast that she could influence And the reverse side of this same fact casionaUy slipped past the censors any decision made by that office The accounts for tbe sudden toppling from speeches in parliament by men whose source and reasonv for her peculiar prominence of several men who seemed indignation caused them to lose conpower in this direction have never to have promising careers opening be- trol of their tongues told 'of visits by been revealed The court of inquiry fore them English society women to' the British which censured her went no farther A Scandal That Was Hinted headquarters in France 'Afternoon ' One of the particular friends of receptions - back of the lines tea than thi particular ease on whichit was Field Mar- parties and bridge were distracting passed judgment It is probable that Mrs: Cornwallis-We- st ’“for the public good’’ no further de- shal Sir John French and it is openly the attention of the English officers tails ever will be made public But asserted in England that he owed his so these occasional dispatches and unhints and rumors have been many and command of the British forces - in guarded speeches said V Sir John it is a pretty well established fact that France to her influence That she kept French ’a' name was mentioned in con’certain generals in the Boer war and up her interest in him after his ap- nection with these affairs but that of in the present European conflict owed pointment to the command is quite his patroness was' not Mrs Corn- known their advancement to her friendship Dispatches that 00- - wallis-West knew that publicity never ng ' -- - - - T Finally he turned 'to her and in tones almost inaudible remarked : “Will you marry me dear?” i : Instantly she turned herhead and gazing into the eyes of the big fellow seated beside her she replied: “Yes ' : Bob” - ‘ - t : ' ! - - The Extraordinary Relations of a Gifted Woman With High Authorities and Their Results Mrs Cornwallis-We- st having married off one of her daughters in a wholly satisfactory manner sought a suitable husband for the other The heir to the dukedom of Westminster appealed to her as a fitting husband for her pretty 'daughter and England’s champion matchmaker set about accomplishing her ambitions Now the old Duke of Westminster was a gruff proud old man' easily offended and none too forgiving Mrs early won his enmity by one of her sharp witticisms and the duke forbade his son marrying Mrs He Cornwallis - West ’s ' daughter didn’t many her either as long as the old duke lived hut after he died the wedding was speedily solemnized' When Her Powers Failed Mrs Corn wallis-- est ’s matchmaking powers failed- - her once and the failure resulted in a bitter blow for the ambitious woman Her son George Cornwallis-We- st seemed due for high social and military honors His able mother got him a good start in both these fields of endeavor One of bis chums was young Winston Spencer Churchill the same stormy petrel who was later first lord of the admiralty Comwallis-We- st went to visit young Churchill at the latter'a home one day and met Churchill’s mother the handsome gifted widow of Lord Randolph ChurchilL The boy fell in love with the widow and began paying her at- tention Mrs Cornwallis-We- st was horrified Her' dreams of her son’s future were: tottering and she summoned every resource in her attempt fo break up the match She even’ sought the aid of her old friend King Edward who had been an admiring friend also of Mrs' ChurchilL The king lent his assistance because he guessed rightly that it was a- bad match He let his feelings on the snb- ject be known to both Cornwallis-Wes-t and Mrs Churchill but even a king cannot block the way of love or even infatuation whieh apparently is what this was ' Young Comwallis-We- st and Lady Churchill were 'married in 1900 He was 26 and she was 53 They appeared Com-wallis-W- ' V -- the kingdom had become war minister in the meantime ge I est W 8t - re-peat- ing - - Bob was thinking and thinking hanl ’ a young clean cut and unusually handsome sergeant' Just where she made his acquaintance whether it was at one of her: visits to the front or back in England1 is not known : But shb bepame interested in him In February 1915 Barrett was made a lieutenant The hand of Mrs Cornwallis-We- st was back of his move upward But Barrett had a Celtic dislike of trickery and instead ' of writing a letter full of gratitude to his benefactress he wrote one of remonstrance "taking her to task for her interference The scorned woman of 63 at Once set about to accomplish her former protege ’s ruin He was deprived of his commission and relegated to a sergeantcy But Barrett suspected the wire pulling back of the act 'and he appealed to the highest authorities in and tlie changing-Englanwas being wrought A court of inquiry yras ap’s pointed and Mrs Cornwallis-Wein the moves the 'of war tart many office’ was brought v to ? lighten The schemes she had plotted were undone and a sharp censure was administered to her A Cast a Spell Over Kings Now the tongues of English society have been unloosed and they are tales about Mrs Cornwallis-We- st that they hardly dared to tter before One of these 'deals with ithe strong attraction the women of her family had for three generations of English royalty1' This story in fact goes back to - Mrs Comwallis-West- ’s mother Lady OliyiaFitz Patrick who was one of thegreat beauties of 'her time:- When theLady Olivia was but a Jittle past 17 years old she was presented at court The young Prince Albert consort of Queen Victoria became fascinated with her They were together frequently and the prince consort visited the Fitz Patrick estate in Ireland Queen Victoria a t firm minded woman very much in love 'with her husband took a hand 'in matters and 'broke up the affair Lady Fitz Patrick was banished from court’: inherited her Mrs Cornwallis-We- st mother’s charms and after she had married a rich land owner she found a way of entry into court circles The v- - a became interested during Lloyd-Geor- past to-hea- r - the present war was Patrick Barrett FOR - - N That Long Only Furtively Whispered and Liberty the ranger was too happy to speak but when he did it was the most important speech he ever made in his life Liberty was seated beside him her hand gently resting in his- her gaze fixed on the street with its rnjTiad of lights which flitted A few moments later the party en“When?” he asked wondering The major and Bob were elated at tered a taxicab and were taken to one whether he was dreaming or not ‘“Now” she answered calmly as she the suggestion' and the former imme- of the big hotels on Pennsylvania avenue As cab the from wrote a they alighted squeezed his hand message to Liberty re? diately the could be heard to newsboys come to Washington “Do you mean it?” he exclaimed shouting questing' her Valmost loud enough for the chauffeur at once - While' he was writing this “Extra! Extra!” Bob bought one of the papers and the secretary came in with ' another “I have never lied to ‘you Bob” message which he handed to the Pres- as they entered the hotel he glanced ident It was from General Latham at the headlines There in-answered sdftly great she ' scare front across bead entire the he shouted jealously that “Gee!” been had Lopez stating properly Then he called to the chauffeur to identified and that Liberty and Pedro page of the "paper vat the announcewere undoubtedly entitled: to the re- ment that Lopez the bandit had been stop and Bob inquired where the nearward He 'informed the major and captured by Liberty ’Horton Below est minister lived and directed him Bob of its contents and then the two this was the story which alluded to to drive there ' In the meantime the Major had passed out' after promising that- be- Liberty" as the national heroine and fore many hours had passed the girl stated that tlie President was’ giving found Pedro in his room and proceeded with him to the White ' House who had endured such remarkable ex- a reception in her honor that night-awhich time she was to be decorated where a distinguished gathering of perience would stand before him' news who the stood conTwo Liberty reading later a little party people waited to witness the honor to days f over overcome so be conferred upon Liberty It was in ’was Bob’s shoulder cousisting of the major Bob and a the she from shrank the east room and the most brilliant that notoriety ple of army aides went to the sta- by to But the major assemblage of the season was there tion to meet Liberty and Pedro who going the reception had journeyed all the way from the and Bob finally overcame her qualms anxiously waiting for the honored border- The most excited one in the and she started "for her room to pre- guest They became impatient to sec for the evening": Liberty and the president inquired of party was Bob It had 'been weeks pare When Bob came down for dinner the Major what was delaying her But since he had seen Liberty aiid he waited impatiently for the train which was later in his evening clothes Liberty the Major was surprised himself to in the parlor waiting for learn that she had not arrived yet and to bring her to him Now that Man- was' already " him As his uel was dead air obstacles had been gaze fell on her he de- explained that she and Bob had left cided she was the most beautiful pic- for the "White House before he did removed from between them and prohe had ever seen And the major Finallj' as everybody was beginning viding he could muster up the re- ture rewas who him behind to in full feel anxious Liberty and Bob were Liberright quired courage he felt certain ' was in dressed announced and the people strained She galia never applauded would leave Washington ty ’ which a of to enhanced necks — their gown Miss alone as light pink Horton get a glimpse of Liberty a- - eliarm to as she added her compleXion’and passed down the narrow lane Finally the train arrived and when her He and them There was tremendous between Bob saw her coming down the platgracefulness perfect poise was world man the in the proudest form he dashed through the crowd cheering as she was presented to the she the was all for of eyes president by his military aide The next thing he knew she was in cynosure as on she corridors swept through thp his arms weeping tears of real joy Then the president made a brief adhis arm exclaimed he his as dress H big eulogizing Liberty after which “Darling!” to dinner arms tightened about her the After he pinned a gold medal on her breast party started leave the hotel when the major noted and prepared to give a reward to Lib“Dear” she sobbed “You’re my girl and believe me that Pedro was not among them He erty Horton But Bob interrupted Liberty to go on to him right there to say: you’re some giri’’ said Boh as he advised Bob and while House White lie went off to tbe held her away from him a moment “Not Liberty Horton but Mrs Roblook Pedro for ert Rutledge” and feasted on her beaiity whieh As the taxicab started off with Bob seemed more radiant than ever just (The End) -- llis-West : v of the British forces That marked the beginning of the end Among the men in whom Mrs Cornwa- IV as (Copyright - was helpful to intrigue Then sudden ly Sir John ceased to be commander British Tongues Arc Now Giving Free Sway to Gossip wire-pulli- vate secretary entered the room and handed a telegram to Major Winston who hastily" opened it It was Liberty’s message informing him of the death of Lopez and the escape of heri: 7 self and Pedro-With a sigh of relief tha major then read the message aloud to the President and Bob and 'both waxed jubilant as they congratulated each other “This will' save the A government much expense in ' addition to a great said the President “It manylives” r well to have Miss Horton be might come to Washington in order that the ' ' government' may properly reward -- Van Loan 116) Shown at Mehesy Theatre on Novelized From the Photoplay' Serial of the Same Name Released by the Universal Film Manufacturing Company TWENTIETH EPISODE " - srccrm Mrs Cornwallis-We- st England's ‘petticoat general Prince of Wales later King Edward man in the German empire In time became enamored of her and she kept she like her mother and grandmother his attentions until Lily Langtry came wove a spell about a man who' was into his ’ life' ' Tlie flirtation of the destined ta sit on the throne The beautiful-MrCornwallis-We- st and Duke of York now King George V court of the bad been married to his coldly austere the prince Ayas the scandal for quite a while but her incessant English princess only a short time He yearning for power led her to turn met the dashing wity Princess of her aftivities in other directions’than Pless at court and it seems he lost that of entertaining a- - very impyes--' his head completely over her But the duke’s spouse the present - 'Queen sionable prince est is the mother Mary is a - decisive’' sort of woman Mrs Corn wallis-of two daughters and pne of them be- little given to sympathy for royal came known as the most beautiful weaknesses and her husband suddenly This daughter went into retirement until the young woman in Europe when only 17 years old married the princess had gone back to her German Prince of Pless the second richest home: s "- -r W - - - i - (Continued on Following Pass) -- ‘ ’ |