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known her before g
II beg pardon

II beg pardonT'
ut Is not unusual for a young man
In search Of adventure to follow the
lady of his choice from place to place.
She came but recently. l recall"
"You think l knew her before and
followed her to EdelweissT'
II am not quite sure whether you
have been In Warsaw lately. There
Is a gap In your movements that
can't account for"
King became serious at once. He
saw that 1t was best to be frank with
this keen old man.
Baron Dangloss, | don't know just
what you are driving at, but I'll set
you straight. so far as I'm concerned
l never saw that girl until the day be
fore yesterday. / V spoke to her
until today"
"She smiled on you quite familiar
ly from her window easement yester-
day said Dangloss coolly.
"She laughed at me, to be perfectly
candid. But what's all this aboutf'
Dangloss leaned forward and smiled
sourly.
..Take my advice-do not play with
fire." he said systematically.
"You-you mean she's a dangerous
person? | can't believe that, baron"
"She has dangerous friends out In
the world. She is Olga Piatanova.
Her mother was married In this city
twenty-five years ago to Professor Pa
tanova Of Warsaw. The professor was
executed last year for conspiracy. He
was one OF the leaders of n great rev
dictionary movement in Poland. They
were virtually anarchists, as you have
rome to place them in America. This
girl Olga was his secretary. His death
almost killed her. But that Is not all.
She had a sweetheart up to fifteen
months ago. He was a prince OF the
rovaI blood. He would have married
her in spite of the difference in their
stations had it not been for the inter
vention Of the crown that she and her
kind hate so well. The young mans
powerful relatives took a hand In the
affair. He was compelled to marry Il
scrawny little duchess. and Olga was
warned that If she attempted to entice
him away from his wife she would be
punished. She did not attempt it, be
cause she is a virtuous girl. Her IN
Gle, Spantz, offered her a home"
Barren, are you sure that she Is @
red p asked King.
"Quite. She attended their councils.
"She doesn't look it, pom my word
I thought they were the scum Of The
earth"
1.-THE kind you have In America are
But over here-oh. well, we never car
tell
'Tm much obliged. And I'll keeI
my eyes well opened. l suppose there's
no harm in my going to h shop tt
he has for saleT'
"Not In the least. Confine yourself
t to k~nickknacks, that's ALL"
isn't Spantz above suspicion?
"No one is In my little world. BY
/ the way, | an very fond Of your fa
ther. He is n most excellent gentle
man and a splendid shot"
Truxton stared harder than ever
whats that"
81 know him quite well. Hunted
wild boars with him five years ago IL
Germany. And your sister! She was
, beautiful young girl. They were a
|, Carlsbad at the time. Was she quit
well when you last heard?'
"She was" was all that the wonder
/, ing brother could say.
, The baron left the American stand
; ing at the head Of the steps, gaZinl
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harshness. 'Tou are a splendid little
man, Prince Robin" he said. 81 glory
in you. l shall not forget the lesson
in loyalty that you have taught me-"
Bobby's eyes filed with tears. The
genuine humility Of the hard old man
touched his tempestuous little heart.
"It's-it's all right, du-your grace.
I'm sorry l spoke that way too
AS the prince strobe soberly from
the "room Of wrangles" every eye was
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IAN
keeping well out PASSED OUT OF
Of sight himself. THE o
I'll come in oon to look at those
rings" said King, placing the notes on
the counter. Spantz merely nodded,
raked In the bills without counting
them and passed the sword over to the
purchaser.
TruXton picked up the weapon and
stalked away.
A few minutes later he was on his
way to the castle grounds, accompa-
MED by the short legged Mr.. Hobbs.
Hobbs led him through the great
park gates and up to the lodge of ia
cob Fraasch. the venerable high stew
ard Of the grounds. Here, to Kings
utter disgust, he was booked as a plain
Cooks tourist and mechanically ad-
vised to pay strict attention to the
rules.
Its no disgrace" growIed Hobbs,
redder than ever. you're inside the
grounds, and you've got to obey the
rules, same as any tourist. Right this
way, sir. Ven take a turn just inside
the wall. Now, on your left. ladies'
~and-ahem!-I should say-ahem!-sir.
you may see the first turret ever built
on the wall. 1t is over 400 years old.
On the right we have
"See here. Hobbs" said King, stop
ping short. I'm dashed If III let you
lecture me as If l were a gang Of hay
seeds from Joshville."
VERY good, sir. No ofense. I quite
forgot, SIR"
"Just tell me, old chap. Don't lee
ture. Hobbs. this is all very beautiful
and very grand and very SLOW" said
King. stopping to lean against the
moss covered wall that encircled the
park within 9 park. the grounds adj
joining the grotto. Cant I hop over
this wall and take a peep into the
grottoY'
by no means" cried Hobbs. Mortified.
Ito be continued.)
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CHAPTER ~.
X TREsPAssEs.

"HERE was a sparkle in Kings
eyes as he struck out across
town after breakfast the mex
morning. lie burst In upon
Mr.. Hobbs ut Cooks.
Say, Hobbs. how about the castle
today-in an hour. say? Can you take
a party of one rubbernecking this
morning? l want you to get me into
the castle grounds today and show me
countesses cavort."
"Of course. sir. you understand there
are certain parts Of the park not open
to the public. The grotto and the play
grounds and the Basin Of Venus
"In not trespass, so don't idget,
Hobbs. III be here for you at 10"
Truxton hurried to the square and
across it to the shop Of the armorer.
not forgetting. however. to look about
in some anxiety for the excellent
Dangloss. who might, for all he knew.
be shopping in the neighborhood.
Spantz was at the rear OF the shop
talking to q customer. The girl was be-
hind the counter, dressed for the street.
She came quickly out to him. a dis
turbed expression in her face. AS he
dotted his hat the smile left his lips.
He saw that she had been weeping.
"You must not come here. Mr.. King"
, she said hurriedly In low tones. Take
your broadsword this morning, and
please. for my sake, do not come again.
II may not explaiL why | am asking
you to do this"
"Just a minute, please" he interrupt
ed. "Tve heard your story from Baron
Dangloss. Are you In trouble? DO
you need friends. Miss PlatanovaY
1.-THE baron has told you all about
me?" She smiled sadly. ALAS. he
has only told you what he knows But
1t should be sufficient. There rs no
place in my life for you or any one
else. There never can be. Do you
question me? can say no more.
Now / must be gone. IL have warn
ed you. Do not come again"
She slipped into the street and was
gone. King stood In the doorway,
looking after her, a puzzled CLEAN In
his eyes. Old Spantz was coming up
from the rear, followed by his GUS
toner.
Hello, Mr.. Spantz! Good morning.
I'm here for the sword"
The old man glared at him In unmis-
taxable displeasure. Truxton began
counting out his money. The custom
er, a swarthy fellow, passed out of the
door, turning to glance ~intently at the
young man. A meaning look and q
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tale Of the smart set In New YORK,
for, as you know, we are bound Dy
tradition to follow the trail laid down
by our hero, no matter which way he
elects to fare. He confided to his
friend from Cooks that he could new
err have forgiven himself II he had adj
hered to his resolution to leave on the
following day.
II didn't know you'd changed your
mind, SIR" remarked Mr.. Hobbs In
surprise.
"Of course you didn't know it," said
/ Truxton. How could you? I've just
changed it this instant. ! didn't know
it myself two minutes ago. No. sir.
Hobbs-or Is it Dobbs? Thanks. No,
sir. I'm going to stop here for a-well,
q week or two. Where the dickens do
these people keep themselves? l
haven't seen 'em before"
ooh, they are the nobility-the
swells. They don't hang around n
streets like tourists and rubbernecks.
sir" in plain disgust.
81 say. who is that just passing
the lady in the victorian King asked
abruptly.
THAT is the Countess MarlanX."
"Whew! l thought she was the
queen"
Hobbs went into details concerning
the beautiful countess.
81 was lust going to ask II you know
anything about a young woman VINO
occasionally tends shop for William
Spantz, the armorer." King finally
asked.
HOODS looked interested. "She's
quite a beauty, sir, l give you my
word"
81 know that, Hobbs. But who is
she?"
81 really can't say. sir. She's his
niece, I've heard. Been here a little
over a month. I think she's from War.
saw"
"Well, I'll say goodby here. If you've
nothing on for tomorrow we'll visit
the castle grounds and-ahem!-take a
look about the place. Come to the no.
tel early. I'm going over to the gun
shop"
he WIS NulSliluS 6usS - III
tered the little shop, ready to give a
CHEEKY greeting to old Spantz and tc
make him q temporizing offer for the
b~roadsword. But it was not Spantz
who stood behind the little counter
Truxton flushed hotly and jerked of
his hat. The girl smiled.
81 beg pardon" he exclaimed. az
~. IN-I.n, fa, NJ Cnnnf1 ~
"He Is out. Will you wait" She
turned to the window, resuming thu
wistful. p%reoccupied gaze down thu
avenue.
"Beg pardon he said politely. &c
wanted to have another look at the
brOadsword there"
Very quickly-he noticed that she
went about it clumsily despite be-
supple gracefulness-she withdrew TIT
heavy weapon from the window ant
laid it upon the counter.
81 an not-not what you would cal
an expert" she said frankly.
"What's the price," he asked, hi,
courage faltcring under the cool, i'm
personal gaze.
81 do not know. My uncle has tolC
you. l am quite new at the trade
1 hope you will excuse my ignorance
My uncle will be here in n moment
She was turning away with an al
that convinced King Of one thing-sh,
was a person who in no sense hae
ever been called upon to serve others.
$50 I've heard" he observed. Tn
bait took effect. She looked up quick
ly. He was confident that a startled
expression fitted across her face.
you have heard? What have yoJ
heard of me?" she demanded.
Mr., King was inspired to fabricate II
the interest Of pSy- -n~
chicnl rnCnnrnh &LHMlE
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the interest Of pSy-
chical research.
81 have h @
that you are not
the niece Of old
man Spantz." He
watched intently
to catch the effect
Of the declara-
ton.
"You have heard
nothing of the
kind" she said
coldly.
"Well, I'll con-
TESS l haven't"
he a d m t e d
~cheerfully. ut
pleases me to de-
duce that you are
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CHAPTER III.
MANY PERSONS IN REVIEW.

MANY PERSONS N REVIEW.
"RUXTON KING witnessed the
review Of the garrison. That
in itself was rather a tame ex-
hibition for a man who had
see the finest troops in all the world.
A thousand earnest looking soldiers,
proud Of the opportunity to march be-
fore the little prince, and that was all.
9 far as the review was concerned.
Mr.. King saw the court in all Its
glory scattered along the shady Castle
avenue-in carriages, in traps, In mo
tors and in the saddle. Els brain
whirled and his heart leaped under the
pressure of a new found interest In
life.
If Truxton King had given up In dis
gust and fed to Vienna this tale would
never have come to light. Instead OF
being the lively narrative Of q young
gentleman's adventures In -faraway
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after his ~retreating figure with a look
Of admiration IN his eyes.
Truxton Jared forth into the streets
that night with a greater zest in life
than he had ever known before. A
man with a limp cigarette between his
lips was never far from the side Of
the Americana man who had stopped
to pass the time Of day with William
Spantx and who from. that. hour was
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sly nod passed be-
tween him and
Spantz. The man
halted at the cor
ner below and
later on followed
King to Cooks Of
fee, afterward to
the castle gates.
outside of which
he waited until
his quarry reap
d. II |
King went to bed
Ia that night
this swarthy fell
low was close at
his heels, always
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not to let the young man out OF his
sight until another relieved him Of the
task.
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" HERE was a sparkle In Kings
eyes as he struck out across
town after breakfast the next
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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1910-09-22
WANTS NO MoDERNIzED BIBLE
King James Version tho Best Of All,
Says Writer In Success
Magazine.

We are Just old-fashioned enough to
take no stock In the modernized Bible
which is shortly to appear, "couched
in everyday language. with obsolete
words and phrases eliminated" The
King James Bible has done more to
preserve the good old Saxon words
and style, which are the best English
literature has produced, than anything
else. Instead Of movement to get
US further away from that~vigorous,
simple, classic style, and in the inter
est Of establishing the finest literary
ideals possible to a people destined to
use the curious hybrid which the Eng
fish language has become, 1t would be
more sensible to frown upon all efforts
to improve on the King James Bible.
1t is the greatest treasure house, In
SEPARATION and teacher Of good English
that we possess.-Success Magazine.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1910-09-22
DIFFICULTY OF INVASION.

Whenever war is discussed invasion
is sure to be treated as matter to
be considered anxiously. Yet sue
cessful invasion has always been the
exception, rather than the rule. Eng
land has had fit Of the shivers every
few years for centuries at the thought
of invasion, and yet 1t has actually been
centuries since she has suffered from
an invasion, says Manchester Union.
In the last war with England there
was great deal of talk about inVa-
sion, both Of this country and OF Can
AGA, yet nothing came OF 1t all except
Inc taking Of York, now Toronto, by
Pike, and the capture Of Washington
by Ross, neither OF which had any
permanent results or even any impor-
tant influence on the course of the
war. Now and then something Is
said in the newspapers and In military
circles about abe invasion of the
United States by the army of some
hostile nation 1t Is well enough to
provide suitable coast defenses, for 1t
would be disagreeable and expensive
for some one of our seacoast towns
to be levied upon for a heavy tribute
by a hostile feet, but as to an inva-
sion which would reach anywhere into
the interior, 1t Is not for moment to
be seriously entertained.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1910-09-22

The latest public school develop
ment is the proposed establishment
of classes at Montclair. N. j., for In,
struction in the prevention of tuber-
culosis. A census OF the Montclair
schools shows that there are about IS
pupils who are predisposed to tuber.
culosis, and to save these children
and others the authorities propose
to establish outdoor classes in each Of
the schools. 1t would be good policy
TO make instruction in warfare against
tuberculosis general so that the pu-
pills may guard themselves against In
lection, and avoid inclusion in the
outdoor classes. The open air school
is becoming quite general. New
York has opened one and the school
authorities of Chicago are preparing
to do likewise.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1910-09-22
FARMING IN japan.

Those who despise the power Of the
Japanese people should correct their
estimates by a study OF the agricul-
tural prodigies OF this most capable
race, says New York American. In
war the first victory rests with the
commissary, and the last objective Of
all military operations Is the COM
mand of the wheat fields-or the rice
fields. Nations are strong not in pro-
portion to their natural resources, but
in proportion to their ability to make
much of what they have. Now,
Japan does its farming In a way that
is, from military point Of view. sim
ply formidable. 1t supports popula-
ton Of 100000 on an area Of ara
BILE land that could be contained In
a circle with radius Of 70 miles-con-
siderably less than the distance from
New York TO Philadelphia. There are
more farms that are called worn
out" in New England and the middle
states than would equal the whole Of
the tillable surface OF the Japanese
islands. Our lands are worn out"
OF course, merely because our scant
skill and tickle patience are exhaust
ed, and not because they do not con-
tain under their hldebound sods the
making of the food of millions The
teeming little farms of present day
Japan were cropped thousand years
before the Pilgrims landed on the Ply
mouth sands.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1910-09-22

A woman In New York obtained
$4,000 damages from railroad com
pany because she was SO badly burned
in collision with her automobile
that the scars preclude her from ever
wearing decollete gowns. The IA
nous decision Is yet remembered OF
New Jersey Judge who decided that
parents of children killed in an acct
dent could not recover any but nom
lnal damages, as the children had nc
money value. The vagaries OF the law
are certainly hard for the lay mind
TO understand.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1910-09-22
SOMEONE MInht Get Hurt.

Pietro had drifted to Florida and
was working with gang at railroad
construction. He had been told to
beware of rattlesnakes, but assured
that they would always give the
warning rattle before striking.
One hot day he was eating his noon
luncheon on a pine log when he saw
big rattler coiled few feet III front
of him. He eyed the serpent and be-
gan to lift his legs over the log. He
had barely got them out Of the way
when the snakes fangs hit the bark
beneath him.
"Son Of a gunal" yelled Pietro.
why you no ringa da bell?"-Every'
body's Magazine.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1910-09-22
LEWIS "sINaLE BINDER"

A handmade cigar fresh from the
table, wrapped in foil, thus keeping
fresh until smoked. A fresh cigar
made of good tobacco is the ideal
smoke. The old, well cured tobaccos
used are so rich in quality that many
who formerly smoked 10c cigars now
smoke Lewis Single Binder Straight
&c. Lewis Single Binder costs the
dealer some more than other &c cigars.
but the higher price enables this fac
tory to use extra quality tobacco.
There are many limitations; don't be
fooled. There Is no substitute! Tell
the dealer you want a Lewis Single
Binder"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1910-09-22
PIerp's Appetite.

J. P. Morgan, ST.. was always a
good trencherman in his youth and
he has as good an appetite today as
he ever had, not only for corned beef
and cabbage-his favorite dish-but
for other foods. If the Morgan, who
dazzled the Teutons with his mathe-
matics when he was a German uni
versity postgraduate student, had &C
cepted the chair Of mathematics Of
fered to him by Heidelberg. instead of
his Yankee corned beef and cabbage
It might have been frankfurters and
sauerkraut.-New York Press.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1910-09-22
Standardization,

Religion should be native. It
should be concrete and applicable.
Religion is the natural expression Of
living, not a set Of actions or of hab-
Its, or a posture Of the mind added to
the daily life. The type of religion,
therefore, is conditioned on the kind
of living, and the kind Of living is
conditioned, in its turn, very large
ly on the physical and economic eff
fectiveness Of lige. The religion of
the open country should run deep into
the indigenous affairs Of the open
country.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1910-09-22
JAS. I. STAMPER,
Auctioneer

Don't claim date for your sale until you have
seen or correspended with him. he not only has
the natural qualifications for good auctioneers
But is well posted qualities and prices Of live
stock, and all merchantab le commodities and has
the mack Of getting long prices for the property
which means success for you as we'll as for himself.
Informttion in regard to billing and conducting
sales furnished on application. Terms reasonabls
and satisfaction guaranteed.
We hereby recomend Mr.. Stamper to any on
need Of his service.
LOUIS BoEHLER Cashier, Meade State Banb
F.. W. CURL Cashier, First National Bank
Meade Kansas.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1910-09-22
rrIbuta to HoId.un ArtIst.

"The train doesn't stop at Crimson
Gulch any more"
mo-" replied Three-Finger Sam.
"Tm afraid the town doesn't get
much respect from the railroad"
Respect! Why, that railroad Is
clean terrified. Ever since the news
got around that Stage Coach Charley
had settled here that train Jest gives
one Shrek and jumps out of sight"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1910-09-22

Every now and then one hears Of a
remarkably good counterfeit $50
bill" in circulation. Remarkably
good or remarkably bad, as you look
at 1t, since the excellence of It's imita-
ltion only increases its moral turpi-
tude. But large share of society is
not afraid of being deceived by bad
$50 bills.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1910-09-22
w. H. Tracy
The Live Stock Auction.
GeP.
Pratt Kansas
Pratt Kansas

If you contemplate having public sale at
any time or any place don't fall to write or
wire VIII. Tracy at Pratt, Kansas. He is
an up-to-date auctoneer and ha no other
business, consequently he devotes his entire
time in keeping himself posted in all lines of
property he may have to sell and is COM
potent judge of valves of all classes of live
stock. No man is fitted to sell your stock UNI
less he is posted on quality and values. Ist
the high dollar for you means a reputation
for him, end, he will work for you from the
time your sale is billed until the last article is
sold. His terms areFe reasonable and can be
had at The Meade State Bank, First Nation
al Bank or Fowler State Bank.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1910-09-22
$500 Reward.

Lakeview suborder No. 464 A.
H. T. A. will pay $500 reward
for anyone caught and convicted
of horse stealing from any of its
members. Smaller offense in
proportion. By order of the
lodge.
R. A. Hartman. Sec.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1910-09-22
Could Walt.

why didn't you stay to ascertain
how badly the man was injured?" de-
manded the Judge.
why" explained the chauffeur. IT
knew I could find out from the daily
papers,"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1910-09-22
Distinction.

Milly-Is this picture like your IA
Their?
Tilly-Of course not, sillyl 1t is
like father when he had his picture
taken.-Puck.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1910-09-22
Tho Modern PoIonius,

Nov, my boy, don't expect to work
wonders in this world"
"All right, dad"
"You can get quicker returns by
working suckers"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1910-09-22

Rome is preparing for its big exposi-
tion by raising rents. That may be
one way to attract visitors, but It lie
hardly good wav.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1910-09-22

A Newark man who admits he
wants to get married. but breads to
propose, is probably about to expert
ence the busiest time Of his life.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1910-09-22

Champagne is likely to be more or.
lpensive and great suffering is antici.
Ipated on Broadway.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1910-09-22

Music lends expression to that for
which the speech has no words.-Car-
men sylvia.