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great, brutal faced fellows. with barred
arms that denoted toll as we'll as spoils
The third man grasped the prisoner by
the feet, swearing in a language OF
his own. The Yankee desperate took
his shoulders. and together. with ear.
nest grunts. they followed the man
with the lantern. He could see that
they We're crowding through a low.
narrow passage. finally depositing him
with scant courtesy upon the rocky
door of what proved to be a rather
commcdious cave
Daylight streamed into this conyen-
lent hole in the wall" lying upon his
side. Truxton faced the opening that
looked out upon the world. Near the
opening stood the tall. gaunt figure of
man. thin shouldered and stopped
His back was to the captive. but King
observed that the three men. with two
companions. who sat at the back of
the cave, never removed their gaze
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The arrival of Hobbs. pttifuI but
heroic object. at once arrested the at
tention of every one His story was
heard by Il most distinguished audi
ence
There is nothing supeEnatufal about
. Kings dIsappearance. said Iuiiis
sharply. That's all nonsense. He had
money about him. and it perhaps turns
out that there really was a man at
the crack in the door, a clever brigand
who today has got the better of our
vainglorious friend The shooting in
the hills is more disturbing than this.
to my mind"
This mystery coming on top Of the
other is all the more difficult to under
stand-I mean the disappearance of
the Countess Marlanx." said Baron
Dangloss. pulling at his imperial in
plain perplexity. But we must not
stop here talking. Will you come with
me. Mr.. Tullis. to the tower? | shall
send out my best man to work on the
ease of the lady. 1t is most amaz-
ing thing. still have hope that she
Will dppfdG Ala pSlSOb ~ captain lhS
affair"
81 think not" said Tullis gloomily
'This looks like abduction-foul play.
or whatever you choose TO call it. She
has never left her fathers house in
just this manner before. l believe.
baron. that Marlanx has taken her
away by force. She told me Yesterday
that she would never go back to him
If she could help it. l have already
given you my suspicious regarding his
designs upon the-ahem"' Catching
the eager gaze of the prince. he
changed the word throne" to treas
ury"
Lorraine her cheeks white with reso-
luton. turned upon John Tullis. You
might leave the rescue of the countess
to the proper authorities-the police"
she said calmly. Il think it is your
duty as an American to head the
search for Mr.. King If Count Mar
lanx has spirited his wife away. pray
who has q better right?'
But we are not sure that he"-
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CHAPTER XII.
UNDER THE GROUND


- He second day after his incar-
ceration began King was given
I food and drink 1t was high
time, for he was almost fam
ished. Thereafter twice day he was
led into the larger room and given a
surprisingly hearty meal
Peter Brutus had just voiced the
pleasure of the majority by urging the
necessity for physical torture to wiring
the governments secrets from the pris-
oner. King, half furnished. half crazed
by thirst. had been listening to the
fierce argument through the thin door
lat separated the rooms. He heard
sudden, eager movement toward
Re door of his cell and squared him.
self against the opposite wall, ready to
fight to the death Then there came
voice that he recognized.
A woman was addressing the con-
spirators in tones of deadly earnest
ness. His heart gave bound. It was
the first time since his incarceration
that he had heard the voice of Olga
Platanoya. she who still must be- his
friend
Gro BE CONTINUED
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from the striking figure outlined
against the sky.
The watcher turned slowly to take in
the altered conditions behind him.
| King saw that he was old, gray haired
| and cadayerous This. then, was the
"old man." and he was not William
Spantz.
"Your name is King. believe" came
from the thin lips of the old man.
Yes. May / Inquire
! mo; you may not inquire. Put a
gag in his mouth. / don't care to hear
anything from him. Gag him and cut
the rope from his feet. He may walk
| from now on"
Three men sprang to do his bidding.
King felt in that instant that he was
looking for the first time upon the fea-
| lures of the Iron Count, Marlanx the
dishonored He lay there helpless,
speeches. for many minutes, glancing
at this cruel tyrant. 1t was enough
| that Marlanx suspected him of being
In the way To be suspected was to
be condemned.
Marlanx was speaking. Truxton
! looked up, as at an executioner. The
Iron Count sat upon bowlder near his
: feet
eve have met before. Perhaps you
remember meeting my eye in Dame
Babba's cabin-twice, l think. You
remember, | see Ha, ha! You were
very slow not to have caught such an
old man. I dare say you are wonder
ing what intend to do with you, now
that l have you. Well, l am not the
man to mince words. Mr. King, you
are quite young. but the good die
young. am very old, you observe.
will not say that you are to die to-
night or tomorrow or any day, for
| do not know. / am going to send you
I, to court Not an ordinary court, Mr..
King, but one of extreme perspicacity.
l fancy you viii die before long. We
can spare you. | do not approve of
meddlers, It seems to be quite settled
that you are a police agent
The steady. cruel eyes fascinated
King. He knew that he was in des-
perate straits
Il am glad you called again at my
temporary abode. Mr.. King. Ameri-
cans are always welcome: the sooner
they come. the sooner it's over. 1t
may interest you to know that I am
very partial I'd Americans. Were 1
a cannibal | could eat them in relish.
If had my W;g. all Americans should
be in heayen. The earth surely is
not good enough nor big enough for
them. and. he'll Is already overcrowded.
Yes. 1 love the Americans dearly,
should enjoy lsinilar visit from Mr.
John Tullis. expect him to visit me
in my humble eastle before many days.
/ should like toShave him remain there
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BOLD YOUNG from the tens
FRIEND, muscled p tive
and directed his final instructions to
the guards. With a curt nod to the
men, he strobe out through the mouth
CT the cave and was gone. Dusk had
settled down upon mountain and val
ley. One of the men cut the rope that
| bound Truxton's feet.
Get up said the Newport man.
We've got to be movin'"
Still gagged and somewhat dizzy,
King was hurried off into the narrow
mountain path. closely surrounded by
the five men.
The silent, cautious march down the
valley, through the gap and along the
ridge carried them far into the night.
This much he knew-they were in
the hills directly above the northern
gates The vague, black shadow of a
ltghtless house doomed up before them
In Il tWinkling he was hustled across
the road and into door, then down
a flight Of stairs. through pitchy dark
ness. guided by two of the men.
whispered word of advice now and
then from the Yankee saving him from
per1lous Stumbles. He was jerked up
sharply with a command to stand still.
A light flashed suddenly in his face,
binding him for a moment
Soon he saw that they were in
broad, bare cellar: three men in heavy
black boards were in earnest conversa-
ton with several of his captors; all
were gesticulatfng fercely.
His Newport companion enlightened
him between puffs of the pipe he was
struggling with. Here's where we
say goodby, young fellow. We turn
you over to these gents, whoever they
are You go into the village gay with
these 'sWabs' by the sewer line, l
guess" Truxton pricked up his ears
The old man has had hole chopped
IN the sewer here. they tell me, and it's
snap to get into the city. Not very
clean or neat. but it gets you there,
Vel, so long. They're ready, 1 see
Ihey don't monkey long when they've
got thing to- do
In another moment his guardianship
was transferred; he was being hurried
across the cellar toward an open door
way. Down q few stone steps he was
led by the bearded crew. and then
pushed through a hole in what APP
peared to be a heavy brick wall. He
realized at once where he was. The
gurgle Of running water came up to
him 1t was the great sewer that ran
from the hills through the heart Of the
city. flushed continuously by diverted
mountain stream that swept down
from above.
He did not know how long they
Erayersed the chill sewer In time,
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CHAPTER <.
THE IRON COUNT.

w YHEN King, in the Kindness OF
No. his heart. grasped the old
woman to keep her from fall
ing to the floor be played di-
reetly into the hands of very material
agencies under her control. The next
instant something struck him in the
face. Then with fierce jerk this same
OBJECT frightened about his neck.
A moose had been dropped over his
head, As be was pulled backward his
startled. bullying eyes swept the cell.
Ing. Above him square opening had
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Col. A. D. Vega, popularity known a.
Cheap Tony, has just received a full line
of spring dress goods and ladies spring
and summer pattern hats. Also fresh
stock of mems fine sprtng and summer
suits. Call and see the seasons selection
of silks, hosiery, underwear, etc.
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lies to the north.
This is merely a
land of promise to
me. You go south
ward, to the city
of EdelWeiss. But
not through the
G a t e s; oh, no!
There are other
ways, as you will
find. Goodby, my
brave Sir Galahad;
| may never see
you again. "
With Il courtlv
bow he turne
n
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1--WE are sure that t-r King is either
dead or in dire need of help" she in
terrupted hotl.
Colonel Out nox is quite competent
to conduct the search" he said shortly.
But Colonel Quinnox has gone forth
on another mission He may be un-
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Are you found of rye breadg You can
get it fresh and fine at Winters Model
Bakery every Wednesday and Saturday.
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able to give any OF
his tim e to the
s e arc h for Mr..
King. 1t is out
rageous, John Tul-
lis, to refuse help!'
''I don't e f u S e
help." he exclaim-
ed. But I'll tell
you this-I consid-
er it my duty as a
man to d ev o t e
W b a t strength l
have to the service
of q W o N a II in
trouble. Co N e,
baron; we will go
to the tower"
Count Halfont in
teryened, hastily
proposing t b a t a
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Send 1oc.. name of paper and this ad for our
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POPULAR ELECTION or SENIORS.

By a close margin of the Massa- chusetts senate, the resolution to petition congress to change the federal constitution. so as to pro- vide for the election of senators by the people has been defeated.
 The resolution passed by an al- most unanimous vote in the lower house of the legislature and was defeated by a majority of three in the senate.
 This postpones the inevitable end which must come some day. It is only by allowing the people to vote for the election of senators can the habit of bribing legislators and buying legislative votes to se- cure a seat in the senate. be bro ken up.
 It was hoped that Massachusetts would follow the action taken in other states. But although it has failed to do this, this action of only two more legislatures is really needed to compel congress to call such a convention, in which the desired change can be made. Up to date twenty-nine states have lodged with congress an appliea- tion of this kind. It requires thir- ty-ene such petitions. This will constitute the constitutional ma jority required before a convention can be called for the purpose of changing this section of the con- stitution. After the amendment is made it must be ratified by the of three-fouths of the states.
 Public sentiment is leaning to- ward the popular idea Election of United States senators by the people would unquestionably put an end to the corrupt methods now used to elect senators. The cases of Senator Clark and Senator Lori mer need no discussion. The facts in both cases have been i'm pressed upon the people the coun- Commercial Appeal.
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LODGE DIRECTORY.

ROWLAND LODGE No. 594 F. & A M.meets every second and fourth Satur- day evenings at z:5o o'clock. Visiting Masons always welcome.
 c. A. BERRY, w. M. T B. WEAVER, Sec'y.
 HOWARD CHAPTER, No. 122, R. A M.-meets every first and third Thurs day evening at Masonic hall. Visiting companions welcome.
 w. R. MAusER. H. P. c. A. BERRY, Secy.
 HUTTIG CHAPTER No. 52o. Order ol the Eastern Star, meets every first anc third Friday evening at z:5o o'clock Visiting brothers and sisters welcome.
 MRS. L. G. GIBSON, W. M. Mas. W. L. RIcKs, Sec'y. HUTTIG LODGE No. 548 I. o. o. F. meets every Tuesday evening. Visiting brethern cordially invited to attend.
 M c. PINNELL, N. G. J. c. PHILLIPS, Seoy.
 SWEET BAY CAMP No. All w. 0. W. meets every first and third Saturday eve nings. Visitors made welcome.
 c. M. CALDwELL,C c. J. c. BRIDGES. Clerk.
 BAPTIST LADIES AID SOCIETY, meets every Thursday afternoon at s Q clock in the Ladies Parlor of the Union church. Visitors welcome.
 MRS. c. HOWARD, Pres. MRS. J. c. LYoD, Secy.
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weak the Republican party is in statesmanship. For instance, the banks in each state should have a chance at it. or part of it. The Government pays the depositor 2 per cent and the banks can pay the Government 8 per cent and then the banks can lend it into channels of commerce at 6 per cent. and thus get the money from its hiding place into circulation, which is the principal object of the hill
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Assessors Notice.

1 will be at following places or dates named below for the purpose of assessing polls and personal property. of Union county for the year 1910. The school directors of each district are requested to furnish a list of-allta payers in their district:
 Norphlet, Monday. June 6. Smackover, Tuesday. June z. Griffin, Wednesday, June 8. Ed Smiths s, Wednesday night, June 8 Lisbon, Thursday, June 9. Cairo, Friday. June lo. Three Greeks. Saturday, June IL. Mt Holly, Monday, June 5. Payne's Store, Tuesday, June 4. Shuler, Wednesday, June Is. New Hope, Thursday, June Is. Wesson, Friday and Saturday, June lz and 18.
 Junction City, Monday and Tuesday June 2o-21.
 Upland, Wednesday, June 22. Caledonia, Thursday, June 25. T. w. Hudson's Store, Friday, June 24 Hillsboro. Saturday, June 25. Strong, Monday and Tuesday June 2z- 28.
 Lapile. Wednesday, June 29. Felsenthal. Thursday, June 80. Huttig, Friday, July l. Boldng, Saturday, July 2. Pagan's Store, Monday, July 4. New London, Tuesday, July 5. Willoughby's Store, Wednesday July 6 McGough School House, Thursday. July Z.
 Lawson, Friday, July 8. Union Church, Saturday, July 9. Champagolle. Monday, July |. Fl Dorado from July l2 until Friday July 22.
 Phease meet me promptly to avoid the rush on the wind up. PAUL TATUM
 Assessor.
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DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

Election September 5, 19lo) Governor
 Geo. W. Donaghey Secretary of State
 Earl w. Hodges State Auditor
 John R. lobe Attorney General
 Hal L. Norwood State Treasurer
 John W. Crockett Associate Justice
 Wm. F. Kirby Stand Land Commissioner
 R c. Dye Superintendent of Public Instruction Geo. B. Cook. Commissioner of Mines, Manufactures and Agriculture
 Fred H. Phillips Railroad Commissioner
 w. F. Mcknight Congress
 Hon. W. S. Goodwin. O1rCult Judge
 Geo. W. Hays Prosecuting Attorney
 J. Y. Stevens Representative
 Capt. W. E. Lacy Sheriff
 John W. Harman Circuit Clark
 B. F. Miles County Clerk
 John M. Mccain County Judge
 w M. Van Hook Assessor
 W H. Mathews Surveyor
 D. D. Cutler Coroner
 Dr. T. M. Pinsen Justices Of the Peace
 John c. Wallace
 Fred Poole Constable
 Charley Booth.
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Colored Column

The c. U. o. of F., had their annual sermon preached last Sun- day at 5 o'clock by Rev. A. Thom- as of Shreveport. He spoke on Odd Fellowship and it's origin. He especially emphasized the necessi- ty of the strong bearing the infrm- ities of the weak.
 Rev. J. M. Sutton. presiding el- der of the Magnolia district. came Monday and will be here few days conducting a series of meet inps. You are invited to attend.
 We regret to learn of the death last week of Henry Gullatt. brother of A. J. and j. w., who had been i'll for some time at Texarkana.
 Emma Craig isimproving slowly.
 Mary Howard returned to Cur don Tuesday.
 o. Bell of Fulleton, La, is here this week visiting friends.
 w. H. Davis of Monroe was here last week on business.
 Prof. L. s. Scroggins returned last Friday from Pine Bluff.
 Don't forget the Emancipation celebration. June Is. A big barbe cue is on and lively tune hoped for by all.
 The Literary society meets ev- cry Thursday night. Everybody cordially invited.
 Read The Huttig News.
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When we think of an innocent,
 honest man like President Taft being a Republican, we are almost persuaded that Republicanism is more of a disease than it a crime.
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Notice for Publication.
Department of the Interior.

Department of the Interior.
 U. s. Land Office, at Camden. Arkansas,
 June z. 1910.
 Notice is hereby given that Oliver F. Branch, of New London, Ark, who, on Sept. g. 9o5, made Homestead Entry Serial No. ol535.l No. 26s85. for NEt4 of NW14. Section 52, Township lz s. Range II w.. 5th Principal Meridian, has filed notice of intention make final five year proof to establish claim to the land above described, before County Clerk of Union county. at Fl Dorado Ark, on the goth day of July, l9lo
 Claimant names as witnesses: Jesse Phelps, R. T. Carter w. C. Raiford, J. A. Vorhease. of New London. Arkansas.
 H. G. FRIEDHElM. Register.
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NeighbOrhOOd News
Sadie, La.
.u[==]m[=

After all the bad weather the dinner at Union church last Sun day was success. A large crowd and plenty to eat and everybody reported good time.
 w. T. Sehon and w. H. Brasher spent Tuesday on the river fishing. Gland Walker of Marion was here Monday.
 Miss Dettie Cobb visited with her sister. Mrs. F. M. Byers, at Lapeer the first of the week.
 Charley Anderson and sister. Miss Dena. of Litroe were the guests of the Misses Adams Mon day.
 Prof. Holbert made a business trip to Farmerville Friday.
 Ollie Smith of Huttig was here Sunday.
 w. s. Wood and family of Strong visited relatives here Sunday.
 Carl. Ernest and Tom Marony and Butler Phillips of Oakland were among the Sadie visitors Sun day.
 J. K. Adams and Jesse Farr made a business trip to Marion Friday.
 A. A. Cobb went to Camp No. l l Tuesday. l Grandma Sehon of Huttig was . visitor here Tuesday.
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If you meet thetariff onthe high way, knock 1t down. says the At lanta Constitution. Well the tariff is on the highway, alright.
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Proposed Amendment to the Constitution o1
 the State of Arkansas.

Notice is hereby given that the following joint res olution. proposing an amendment to the State Con sti,ution was passed by the General Assembly al its regular session of 9o9 and that the same will he submitted to the electors Of the State at the next general election. to De held Monday September l2 1910 for adoption or rejection.
 Proposed Amendment No. II.
 That the following articles shall be proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the State o Arkansas. which. when agreed to by majority Q sll the members elected 10 each House and adopted by a majority Of the electors of the State voting inc next general election for senators and represent atves shall become part of the Constitution of th' State of Arkansas.
 That all capital invested within the next ten year in this State in the manufacturing of cotton and Il her goods in any manner shall be and is hereby ex enpt rom taxation for period of seven years, next after and from the time the person, persons com pany or corporation have begun the business of sa manufacturing.
 The above resolution was filed in the office oi m Secretary of State on May 5lst. 1909.
 Each elector may vote for or against the abov amendment
 Witness my official signature this 9th day ( fso'ua's i''o 0. Q. LUDWIG. iseall Secretary of State.
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Mir. Ballingar went into the Cab met with an ax to grind, and the public will never be satisfied until the ak is used on MT. Ballinger's neck.
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So many colleges have made Roosevelt a doctor, he should be competent to diagnose the desper- ate case of his party.
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Warning Order.

Union Chancery Court w. c. Jett vs.
 Louise Jett.
 The defendant, Louise Jett, is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaint- if, w. c. Jett. o. A. MILES, May 9th. 1910. Clerk
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The cost of leather is steadily advancing, and we are bound to be- lieve that even low shoes will be hioher.
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Advertised letter list.

The following letters remain un- claimed in the Huttig postofice foi the week ending May Is. 1910:
 GENTS. W B Harrison Joe Gaston Hiram Hall John Green Preston McHenry B Standamire Chas Watson.
 LADIES. Ruby L Hamby Martha Barnes Elmira Lovely M E Moore. When calling for above letters please say advertised.
 J. U. BROWN, P. M.
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A Self Explanatory Letter From the Monroe Commercial College
Monroe, La, June z, 1910.

 The Hutig News,
 Futtig, Ark You will doubtless be surprised to learn that since taking charge May calls for of each have turned We vey having let good positions thrilled because able train enough students to fill them enrolled first grade teacher from Dodson La High teacher from Verda La We also enrolled two President of the Union Bank and Trust Co., of this city,
 enrolled young yesterday for the complete book keeping short hand from Hobart Okla young lady Montgomery shorthand; of the Clerk of the young who graduate of Ouaohta College and Tulane University of New Orleans La. We quite number of fine prospects for the future will eyeopener for those have Monroe Commercial College Monroe La is doing business that counts the right way. We always busy but have plenty of time all inquiries relative work.
 Most Sincerely Yours,
 W. L. MORRIS President
 Monroe Commercial College
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The Republicans are at logger heads over the disposition the Government is to make of the money received from the Postal Savings Banks. This shows how
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C. A. BERRY, Editor and Proprietor.
Saturday, June II, 1910.
TOWN OFFICIALS.

Tae following are the duly elected of ficials of the incorporated town of Hut tig:
 Mayor-Dr. R. E. Rowland.
 Rec5rder-E. c. Cox.
 Marshal-E. M. Cabiness.
 Alaermen-F. w. Scott. H. Breihn. C. Howard, L. M. Despair and o. D. Newby Board of Education ". H. Moore, F, ". Scott, M. L. Phillips. E. N. Collett E. G. Gibson and W. T. Terrell.
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Tell us the news and we be glad print it.
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Grandma Sehon of Huttig was a visitor here Tuesday.
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 Huttig, Ark