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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1910-05-05
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
STATE and GENERAL News.


John w Kern, candidate for Vice
President on the Democratic ticket
in 1908, was nominated for the
United States Senate over Thomas T
Taggart by the Indiana Democratic
State convention last week.
H G Harden of Clover, York
county, representing Wofford COL
lege in the intercollegiate oratorical
contest held at Greenwood Friday
night, was awarded first honor; the
second honor went to M G Nc
Donald, of Winnsboro, Fairfield
county, representing Eriskine Col
lege.
Gen E P Alexander died at Sa-
vannah, Ca, Thursday, April 28.
At the close of the war he held the
rank of brigadier general in Long
streets corps. Until recently he
owned North Island near George
town, with its fine game preserves,
where he spent part of his time
nearly eyer year.
In a room at the Hotel Sumter
of Sumter, Monday night Chas S
Poole committed ssuicide by taking
bi-chloride of mercury. Poole was
a native of Sumter but had lived
elsewhere for several years and was
at his old home on a visit when he
committed the rash deed.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1910-05-05

The man who is too busy to
pay small accounts ought to be
too busy to make them.
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In all seriousness, it looks as if
there is in the atmosphere of
Sumter a suicide germ.
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Great Bargains in Mems Pants
Jenkinson Bros. 1t
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-09-23

That u wooden shoed, simple
minded goose girl should plunge
mUu0rcjs and n1onarchies into a
most mysterious confusion Of of-
fairs is q novelty. Yet The love
u Gretchen, the heroine Of this
fascinating old world novel, did
just that, for no one can deny
that Elvcnsfein is a land Of ro-
n1arcc. There Carmichael, the
foshine young American consul,
learned Of The danGcrs Of falling
~ !c"e ;Y:fh q princess; there
i:crGcck, The willy chancellor,
tried q master stroke, cviHy de-
signed, to change the history of
q throne; there royalty in dis
suisc wandered and plotted and
learned to know fellow human
beings; there the tredcherOus
MGsyar gypsies lurked in the
shodows to obducf a princess.
And through all the little goose
girl frod her lowly way toward
a fate that the magic wand of
chance had destined she must
Jill---a fate as amazing as it is
fascinating to read about.
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Ir only 1t might De an encnantmenr.
be Thoughtful only he might find her,
as the grim old chancellor had found
her. in garnet. What? Dreaming
again He shrugged.
why did you do that?" she asked
quickly.
1t was momentary dream I had.
and the thought Of its utter impOssi-
bility caused me to shrug."
This dream-was there not wom-
an in it,
''Oh. no; there was only an angel"
you interest me: you always inter
est me- You have seen so many Won
derful things. And now 1t is angels"
only one. your highness." This was
daring But perhaps am putting my
foot where angels fear to tread"
which was still more daring.
angels ought not to be afraid of
anything" She laughed. There was
Il pain and a Joy In the sound Of 1t.
She read his heart as one might read
written line.
lpTtUIllS are uINuyS uuuuiSueu
things" he said. getting back on safer
ground.
what is she like. this angelo" fore
ing him upon dangerous ground again
willfully.
~ dare not tell you" His eyes
sought hers unfiinchingly. The chan
,ellOr and Baron Won SteinbOck came
up.
Your highness." began the benign
voice Of the chancellor. 1.-The baron de-
sires. in the name Of his august mas
ter. to open the ball with you. Be-
hold my fairy wand" gayly. This
night have made you a queen"
Can you make me happy also?' said
she so low that only the chancellor
heard her
IL shall try. All. Herr Captain" with
friendly jerk Of his head toward
Carmichael. will you do me the honor
to join me In my cabinet quarter Of
an hour hence
Il shall be- there. your excellency."
Carmichael was uneasy. He was not
certain how much the chancellor had
heard.
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so HIS MAJESTY DECLINEs 7" HE SAID
EVENLY.
word that its contents shall not be re-
peated to the duke. your father. If
let you read 1t will you agree to tlat"
"And who has written this letter"
noncommittally.
His majesty the king Of Jugend-
heit," slowly.
"a letter from the kingr' she cried.
curious. SHOULD 1t not be brought to
me on golden salver"
ut is probable that am bringing it
to you at the end-of a bayonet." SOL
EMMY. III the duke learns 1t contents
the inevitable result will be war"
A silence fell upon them.
"He declines the honor Of my hand
Is that not it?" she finally said.
The chancellor assented.
"Ahw with note of pride In her
voice and flash in her eyes. "And IY'
"You will tell the duke that you have
changed your mind" gravely.
"And If l refuse to change my
mind"
II am resigned to any and all
events"
"Warw Her face was serious. "And
what has the king to suggest?"
HE proposes to accept the humilia-
ton Of being rejected by you"
"Why. this Is gallant king! Pouf!
n( tctl nA ~
Then she laughed. There was nothing
but youth in the laughter-youth and
eladness. listen to me. I declare
to you that I am happier at this mo-
ment than ! have been in days. To
marry a man have never seen. whose
looks. character and habits are un-
known-why. l have lived In a kind of
horror. l am freer And she uttered
the words as with the breath Of spring.
The chancellor's shoulders dropped
trifie more. and his hand closed down
over the letter.
There will be no war;" resumed her
highness. Il know my father. Our
wills may clash. but In this instance
mine shall be the stronger"
"But this is not the end"
You mean that there will be other
kings?"
"Yes, there will be other kings. am
sorry. What young girl has not her
dream Of romance? But princesses
must not have romances. Yours, my
Child. must be political marriage. 1t
Is a harsh decree"
my highness will or will not marry,
as she pleases. Am a chattel that |
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''HER SERENE HIGH came along with
NESS THE PRINCESS energetic stride.
AiIDE'A"DE' Grumbach rose
and caught Carmichael by the arm.
Your pardon, sir. but you are Mr..
Carmichael, the American consult
II am"
Twill you kindly look over my pa
pers?" Grumbach asked
You are from the United States? p
Then Carmichael remembered that this
must be the cOmpatriot who arrived
the night before Il shall be very glad
to see you In the Adlergasse ut half
after 10. Any one will show you the
way. l cannot transact my business
In these dusty clothes. Good morn
Ing"
Grumbach liked the cOnsuls smile.
More than that, he recognized Instant
ly that this handsome young man was
gentleman.
He had more than an hour to idle
away, so be wandered through the
park. admiring the freshness Of the
green, the well kept flower beds, the
crisp hedges and the clean graveled
paths. Nothing had changed in DEF
berg save the Konigstrasse, whose cob
bles had been replaced by smooth
blocks Of wood. At times he sent swift
but uncertain glances toward the pal
aces. He longed to peer through the
great iron fence, but he smothered this
desire. He would find out what he
wanted to know when he met Car.
michael at the consulate Here the
bell in the cathedral struck the tenth
hour. Not a semitone had this voice
Of bronze changed In all these years.
1t was good to be here In Dreiberg
again.
lie had put out his first protest
against the world in the Adlergasse
forty years since. He came TO a sta nd
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You WILL BE A GREAT QUEEN"
had suffered: she had felt the pangs
Of poverty. the smart Of unrecognized
merit. She had been one Of the people.
and her sympathies would always be
with them. for she knew what those
about her only vaguely knew. the pa.
thence. the unmurmuring bravery. Of
the poor
Gentlemen" said the duke. rising
and holding up his glass. this night
give you toast which 1 believe will
be agreeable to all Of you. especially
to his excellency Baron Won Steinbock
Of Jugendheit. What is past is past.
A new regime begins this night" He
paused. All eyes were focused upon
him in wonder. Only Baron Won Stein.
book displayed no more than ordinary
interest. Il give you" resumed the
duke. "her serene highness and bis
majesty Frederick of Jugendheitr
The princess grew delicately pale a.
the men and women sprang to their
feet. Every hand swept toward her,
holding glass. She had surrendered
that morning-not because she wished
to be n queen. not because she cared to
bring about an alliance between the
two countries. No; 1t was because she
was afraid and haa burned the bridge
behind her.
The tan thinned on Carmichaers
face. but his hand was steady. She
sat still in her chair. her lids dropped,
but q proud lift to her chin. Beautiful
to him beyond all dreams Of beauty!
God send another war and let him die
in the heart Of 1t, fighting!
In the ballroom the princess was
surrounded. Everybody nattered her.
congratulated her and complimented
her.
Carmichael was among the last to
approach her. By this time he had his
voice and nerves under control.
II thought you had forgotten me-"
she said. They walked to the conserv-
atOry.
Forget your highness" He bowed
over her hand and brushed 1t with his
lips. for she was almost royal now.
"Your highness will be happy. 1t IL
written. You will be great queen"
"Who knOws:" dreamily. when I
recall what have gone through all
this seems like an enchantment out Of
a fairy book and that l must soon
wake up in my garden In Dresden"
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"HerDecK. nothing would please ne
summated.'
Il believe you. We two peoples
should be friendly. 1t has taken me
months TO bring this matter round
The duke rebelled; her highness scorn-
ed the hand of Frederick Still, If you
saw all the evidence in the case you
would not blame the duke for his at
titude."
But those documents are rank for
geriesr'
$50 they may be, but that has not
been proved. What remedy Go you
suggest?" asked the chancellor.
Il suggest that the duke must not
know"
agreed. Go on"
"You will put the matter before her
highness.''
THAT will be difficult
LET her repudiate the negotiations.
Let her say that she has changed her
mind. His majesty is quite willing
THAT is generous. But suppose she
has set her heart on the crown of Ju-
gendheit. What them
In that event the affair Is no longer
In our hands. but in Gods"
rs there no way Of changing the
kings mind?"
Read the letter. count" said the
ambassador
IIerbeck read the letter II was the
work of rather irresponsible boy.
MAY take this to her highness?"
asked the chancellor. II promise its
contents will not go beyond her eye"
II will take the risk
Herbeck consulted his watch. 1t was
half after G. Her highness did not
dine till 8.
Il shall go to her highness imme-
diately. baron. shall return the let
ter by messenger. and he will tell you
the result of the interview"
God be with you" said the ambas-
sador, preparing to take his leave, "for
all women are contrary"
After the baron was gone the chan
cellor paced the room with hating
step. Then toward the wrath Of his
ambition he waved a hand as II to ex-
plain how futile are the schemes of
men. He proceeded to the apartments
Of her highness. Would she toss aside
this crown or would she fight for it?
He found her alone
He saluted her hand respectfully. II
have here letter. I have given my
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CHAPTER ".
AT TIE BLACK EAGLE.

AT TIE BLACK EAGLE.
7 z ANS GRUMBACH was stand
~ ing on the curb In front of the
Grand hotel. his back to the
a \ sun. 1t was 0 o'clock. Hans
was short, but strongly built-a mild.
blue eyed German. smooth faced. rud-
dy checked, white haired. with a
brown button of nose.
Presently two police officers came
along and went into the hotel. Grum-
bach turned with sigh and followed
them. Doubtless they had come to
look over his passports. And this hap
pened to be the case.
The senior officer unfolded the pre-
cious document.
1T is not yet vised by your consul"
said the officer.
Il arrived late last night. shall see
him this morning." replied Grumbach.
You were not born in American
"Oh. no; came from Bavaria when
twenty"
did you so to America with your
parentsY'
mo; l was alone"
what is your, business in America ~
Il am plumber, now retired"
you are fortyw said the officer. re-
ferring to the passports.
Eyes"
las soon as these are approved by
his excellency the American consul
kindly have porter bring them over
to the bureau of police. 1t will be only
a matter of form. I shall return them
Mt once"
Grumbach produced q Louis Napo.
leon. which was then. as now. accept
able that side of the Rhine.
Drink a bottle. you and your CON-
rade." he said.
This the officer promised to do forth
with and. followed by his assistant.
walked off briskly.
Grumbach took or his derby and
wiped the Precipitation from his fore
head.
Coming UP the thoroughfare with a
dash of spirit and color was small
troop Of horses. Grumbach watched
them till they disappeared into the pal
ace courtyard. He called to the
waiter
who arc they?"
THE grand duke and some of his
staff. herr"
1.-The grand duke? Who was the
gentleman In civilian cl(&hes:"
THAT was his excellency Herr Car
michael, the American consul"
Very good. And the young lady?"
'Her serene hishness the Princess
Hilde=arde."
Bring me u glass Of beer" said
Lrumbach. sinking down at a table.
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The ma iOrdomo was thunderstruck,

The maiOrdomo was thunderstruck,
He threw back the bolts, and the
carter pushed his way in. That ring
on the carter's finger,
Take me to the baron"
Vastly subdued. the majordomo pre-
ceded the carter into the Office of the
embassy and went In search of the
baron, who was in his study.
Your excellency. there Is a man In
the Office who desires to see you quick
". A carter"'
The ambassador jumped to his feet.
"One moment, your excellency. He
wore a ring on his finger. and l could
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low shoes. like two butterflies: little
cloak trimmed with ermine. II golden
locket shaped like Il heart,
Grumbach was very fond Of music
There was nothing at the opera. so he
decided TO spend the earlier part Of
the evening in the public gardens.
Subsequently he found himself stand
ing beside young vintner and his
peasant sweetheart. Their hands Sc
cretly met and locked behind their
backs. Grumbach sighed. lie would
always go his way alone.
The girl turned her head. She loos-
entd the winners hand.
DO not mind me. girl" said Grum
bach. his face broadening.
The girl laughed easily and without
confusion. Her companion. however.
flushed under his tan. and a scowl ran
over his forehead.
The band was playing lies Hugue-
nois." and the girl hummed the air.
4 hand was put upon Grumbach's
shoulder authoritatively. The police
officer who had examined his pass
ports that morning stood at Grum-
bach's elbow.
Herr Gsumbach." he said quietly.
Ibis excellency the chancellor has d.
rected me TO bring you at once to the
palace"
TO the palacey" Grumbachs face
was expressive of great astOnjshment.
My passports were wrong in some re-
spect:"
"Oh. no. herr. They were correct"
Grumbach reused his mind energet-
ically.
But whatever can the chancellor
want of meY'
THAT is not my business. l was
simply sent to find you. His excellen-
cy is always interested in German
Americans"
"Shall we go at oncew asked Grum-
bach. II never expected to enter the
palace Of the Grand Duke Of Ehren-
stein." Grumbach added. 1T will be
something to tell Of when I 60 back
to America.
1.-The palace is lighted up" was
Grumbach's comment as the two pass
cd the sentry outside the gates.
1.-The duke gives the dinner to the
diplomatic corps tonight"
n fine thing to be a diplomat"
Il myself prefer fighting In the open.
Diplomats: Their very precious hides
are never anywhere near the wars
they bring about. No. moths way.
We 20 In at the side"
you'll have to guide me- Yes. these
diplomats. Men like you and me I.
all the Work. | was In the civil war
In America"
THAT WIS great fight" remarked
the officer Il should like to have
been there.
-Four years pretty long. DO you
know Herr Carmicha-l?"
"The American consul? Oh. yes"
lie and | fought In the same regi.
ment'
Then you Saw some pretty battles"
Grumhacii took or his hat. See
that?"
Colt. That must have been an ugly
one"
The somber black of Carmichael's
evening dress stood out conspicuously
among the blue and green and red uni
forms at the grand dukes dinner. Eth
| quette compelled him to wear silk
stockings. hut that was the single con-
cession on his part. lie wore no orders.
The duke sat ut the head Of the
table and her serene hiShness at the
| foot. And II was by the force Of his
brilliant wit that the princess did not
hold In perletuity the court mt her end
| of the table. For German princess
| of that time she was highly accom-.
plishcd She was ardent. whimsical
with flashing mentality which round
ed out and perfected her physical love
liness Above and beyond all this she
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not refuse him.
The majordomo
whispered two
words. The am
bassador rushed
from the study.
1t was dark in
the embassy of
flee. Quickly the
ambassador light
ed some candles.
Gas would be too
bright for such a
meeting.
well. your eX-
cellency?" said Il
voice from the
leather lounge.
"Who are yOu:"
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closed the smut
tiers and opened
his battered
trunk. From the
false bottom he
took out q small
bundle. Mad fool
that he had been!
How many times
had he Gaxed at
these trinkets IN
these sixteen o.
more years! How
many times had
the talons Of re-
morse gashed his
heart!
Two. Little yel-
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am to be offered
across this from
tier or that?"
The chancellor
moved uneasily.s
"YOu will, then,
tell the duke that
you have changed
your mind. that
you have recon-
sidered ?" he per-
sisted.
This evening.
Now. godfather.
you may kiss her
serene highness
ON the forehead"
This honor to
me-" The chan
ceIlOr tremhled.
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When the waiter
returned he said.
4: w h ere does
Herr Carmichael
live:"
The consulate
Is In the Adler
gasse. He him.
self lives here at
the Grand hotel"
So Herr Car
michael live d
here. That would
be convenient.
Grumbach decid-
ed to wait for
him. The Amer
lean consul later
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eHALI. NEED TIE ceIlOr trembled.
WHOLE ROOM TO "Eyen so"
"o -" He did not
touch her with his hands, but the kiss
he put ON her forehead was a benedic-
ton.
you may go now" she said, "for I
shall need the whole room to dance in
am free, II only fer little whlle!'
TO BE CONTINUED.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-01-06
BOARD HOLDS THE CASH.
100000 Gold In Treasury and S26o,ooo
With Banks.

Austin, Texas, Jan. State Treas
urer Sparks has now in the vaults of
the state treasury the sum of $4,000
in gold to the cerdit of the state bank
ing board. This money, Mr.. Sparks
said, is not part of the general funds
of the state. but he is merely custo-
dian of these funds for the benefit of
the state banking board and which is
available to meet any emergency that
may arise as to the closing or failure
of any state bank in the state.
This sum is one-fourth of the $780,
900 which composes the guaranty fund
under the state banking law, the other
three-fourths is held in the various
state banks and subject to the check
of the banking board.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-01-06
BEST HAIR TONIC.
All Over America the News of the
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Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-01-06
.REsUL7OF STATE CENSUS
Texas Has Population of Nearly Five
MiIIions-San Antonio Is the
Largest City.
CHerald Specially

San Antonio, Texas, Jan. 6.-The
scholastic census of Texas, just com
pleted and compiled, shows that the
Lone Star State had a population OF
4,735,454 on June, 1909, an increase
of 1,722, 1902 since 1900. The greatest
est increase has taken place in the
central and southwestern parts of the
state.
San Antonio is still the largest city
in Texas, although closely pressed by
Houston. In the report Houston ap'
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102,690 and San Antonio as second
with 1894, but in the latter figure
the population of Fort Sam Houston
some $500 soldiers and others is not
included. Dallas comes next with a.
039 inhabitants and Fort Worth with
62,6SS. Galveston is credited with a
population of $3.50. The relative po-
Sition of the cities named is the same
as in 1900 with the exception of Gal
weston, which has fallen to fifth place
in 1909, having in 1900 fourth position
with a population of 4O,24S.
Since 1905, 1855 miles of railroads
have been built and placed in opera
ton. Railroads now in the course of
construction have total length of
1,345 miles, and roads projected SIS.
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