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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-24
Damage Likely to Reach SIS, 900, 900

The which moved tbrono
of half dozen middle states did probably
damage likely reach 700 telegram and
telephone commandments destroyed Railroad traffic been
numbed
Benson Dundee and Florence Nebr reported to have
been wiped out
Sixteen killed twenty injured at Yutan Nebr Fire
followed the storm. The practically DESTROYED
Omaha will be taxed for funeral Scores of finer
will be held simultaneously The first of the eighty victims
identified will be buried tomorrow Aavor Dabman
addressed the following proclamation people of Omaha
"a great calamity has struck city Many lives and
homes have been destroyed The authorities with the assistance
of Major e. F. Hartman of Fort Omaha with troops are
doing all that be done guarding property and resc e
dead and injured
Will be necessary properly to patrol this which
extends several miles of territory can be
usted that property be protected men have an on
portuuity clear the wreckag No one will be allowed nsi
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-24
SEVEN HUNDRED DEAD
. IN OMAHA; TORNADO
/. LEVELS FIFTY BLOCKS
Great Path Cut Through Home Section
By Twister; Streets Strewn With
Dead and Debris; Fires Add to Ror-
ror; All the City Hospitals Are.Filled.

OMAHA, NEBR March 24This city of dssolation and
waste persons dead from Sunday serrifc
and the may go 400 arenured ofhem
tally fatalities in other places likely will bring the total eah
list 700 4. .,y,. 81 r. =
Three thousand persons homeless here ! E3 y = &
forty fifty blocks downtby hewind
up which followed the storm. cdhdrst helped
the remen put city might consumed
of fine residence district has been wiped
blocks wide eight miles long bazed blythe wind
which attained tremendous velocity !
buildings of steel and granite trembd in th grip
wind and the earth rocked with the eapngpeas Of thunder
will he $2OOOOOO the hand
destroyed wholly part Hun
dreds of smaller buildings demolished.
The city under martial law Some troops spatrong the
streets.
LoOters will be shot.
United States regulars from Fort Omaha w cooperate with
the militia in policing the city.
Two companies of militia the Twenty
panes being rushed here by Governor Morehead.
Relief trains being sent here from neghboring cities with
speed They bear food clothing medicine and
Adutant General Hall command of the troops They
helping clean the city identifying bodies and searching for other
dead beneath the mountains of wreckage.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-24

two-day visit home. came to town TO-
day. All is well in Washington. and
the dominant tone Of the new admin
istration will be progressive, he said.
Stories of lack of harmony among
the Democrats Of the senate are just
stories" he said. Speaking of dis
cord in their ranks, YOU might say
there amt no sich animul.'
Newspaper men seeking a sensation
are responsible for the stories of lack
of harmony Democrats in Washing
ton are together, will stay together and
will stick by the president"
Woodrow Wilson, according to the
Georgia senator, is about the best thing
we have had in presidents.
Has Praise For Wilson.
Democrats have no cause to fear as
to the occurrences during the Wilson
administration Wilson is a great man,
a good Democrat, and progressive. And
with the Democrats at Washington be-
hind him, there is nothing to fear for
what promises to be a glorious admin
istration. and a glorious exposition II
Democratic principles
The incident of Senator Bacon's de-
feat for the office Of president pro TEN
of the senate drew no comment from
his colleague
Il don't want to talk about that" he
said
The incident whose threatening I'M
pleasantness disappeared. is a closed
book TO Senator Smith.
1t is past history" he said. at is
over, and everything is all right. When
Senator Tillman apologized-wen. /
won't say anything about that"
Senator Tillman had scored Senator
Smith for what he declared to be an
apparent lack Of loyalty toward the
senior Georgia senator Later Sena-
tor Tillman. on the floor of the senate.
adjusted his previous remarks to SEN
ator Smiths satisfaction.
Senator Met by Daughter.
Hoke Smith came to Atlanta at 11:15
o'clock from Washington, accompanied
only by Congre ssman William Schlev
Howard. At the Terminal station ne
was met by his daughter. Mrs. Ronald
Ransome. who formerly was Miss Mary
Brent Smith.
The senator had come nome and wa
in no mood to talk politics. Stopping
only once or twice hurriedly TO shake
hands with friends whom he saw m
the crowd about the station. he made
his way with his daughter To the wait
! ing automobile and was whIrIed away
at once.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-24
BODY. IN WATER TEN DAYS, FOUND.

BODY, IN WATER TEN DAYS, FOUND.
COLUMBUS. GA, March 24.-The body
of John Boggs, who was drowned on Fri
day night March IA, was recovered to-
day. a short distance below where he
lost his life. 1t is not known whether
the drowning was accidental or with sui
cidal intent
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-24
Streets impossible; Martial Law Rules

The residence district impossible at points
House fallen walls, uproOed and telephone poles are
piled up great tangled mass.
Mayor Dahman issued statement putting the city practically
under martial law and asking aid for the
national guard will be used shelter the homeless until
be made temporary has been established
Scenes of harendng grief occurred constantly during
search of families loved anguish air
the bruised and battered body of relative
Women swooned and hardened sights of grief
Whole families wiped out.
Work of cleaning the city will be rushed with all speed
An epidemic feared the streets not cleaned and the
bodies removed Carcasses of dogs are buried
under the debris
Survivors of the cyclone told thrilling stories of escapes
Many families whose homes escaped threw open their to-day
to the homeless Distress has made great family resi-
dents of this stricken city.
The Illinois Central bridge the Missouri was badly
damaged One report said it destroyed.
Omaha got the full force the hurricane towns and
cities in this state suffered in a relative degree
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-24
RACING
RESULTS.

First-Maden year olds, 6 furlongs
Pandarita 102 (Montour), So, IL. out,
won; Anna Claire. 102 CWolfel, 10, 4, S5,
second; Syosset, l04 (BuXton), 1876, As,
"a, third Time, 1:15 3-5, Fuchsia, Snow
flake, Pink Beau, Sweet Times, Clfitop,
Coo, H. V. SABBATH, Kenneth. b. Oldham
also ran.
Second-Four year olds. selling, fur
longs: Casque, ll3 q. Hanover, s, So,
SIS, won; York Lad, 109 (Montourl, 2, /.
IL, second: Claque. 104 CNolfeD. 5, ,, l,
third. Time, 1:l5 10. Also ran. Miss
Jonah, Inspired, Sidon. Jim Wilton Edith,
Inez Merise, New Star. Hereto also ran.
Third-Three year olds and up, "a fur
longs: Shackleton, 10 (Wilson), 6-5, out.
won; Samuel K. Meyers, III Goose, 3-5.
out, second: Grosvenor, 80 CSnider), 6,
10, out. Time, 1907 1-5. Royal Message,
Monocacy also ran.
Fourth-Three year olds and up, mile
and 10 yards: DR.. Duenner. 100 (SHirvinl,
2-5, out, won; Armor "a (Snider). 6, 80,
out, second; NOlthorpe, l03 tBuXIon), Z,
IS, out. third. Time, las 1-5. Noble
Grand, White Wool also ran.
Fifth-Three year olds and up, selling,
furlongs Wiley, 80 CMontour), g. 3, 8-5,
won; Nimbus IS CDeronde), LIS, $40,
20, second; CoppertOwn. 102 (Dreyer)
IL, /, IL, third Time, 1:l4 rs. Tom
King, Fatherola, Cutie b, Ethel Berg II,
Towtonfield also ran.
Slxth-selling, 4 year olds and up. mile
and an eighth: Cuttyhunk, Ill Bauer,
7, So. l, won Lord KLEIN. So tWolfe), 3.
l, $50 second; Stairs, 100 (MonIour), So,
10 l3, third Time, 1855 40 Wood
Dove, Idleweiss, Plant also ran.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-24
Jim Brady Pitches Swell Ball
for Five Innings, Giving Up
Only One Tally.
BRAVES HIT BECKER
HARD IN THE SEVENTH
Score by Innings:
BOSTON 010 600 4
ATLANTA 600 600 0

PONCE DE LEON BALL PARK, March
24.-With one victory apiece the Boston
Nationals and Crackers clashed in the
third game of their series here this after
noon. Manager Stallings sent Otto Hess,
the big southpaw, in to face Smiths
crew, with Rariden catching Smith
pinned his faith in Brady and Graham.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-24
Of
REFORM IN
COUNCIL
BOLD
Fourteen CounCiImen Band To-
uether to Ignore Demand
of Mass Meeting.
REACTIONARY MEASURE
GOES TO LEGISLATURE

Foes of genuine revision OIL <A'i'iii''' .
antiquated system of government, APP
parently in the majority boldly moved
in city council this afternoon to throw
the reform charter of the committee OF
q demanded by the people into the
waste basket
Defying the( overwhelming demand
voiced at the great mass meeting IN
tn. Auditorium for a vote on the peo-
plCs and the politicians charter, they
decided to have city council present to
tine legislature the reactionary docu-
ment only and completely sidetrack the
genuine measure.
This daring move was made in a
.a.olution fatnered by Councilman
Smith and signed by the following four
teen members.
No.tug.
Spw,in@.
Maddox.
smith
Greer
Baskjn.
Hail.
Boynton.
Thomson.
Ashley.
White
Mason.
Shepard.
Wardlaw.
This was apparently a majority. OF
the council of so members as Two were
absent and taking into account the man
IN the chair
Members of the committee OF IOo' APP
pointed by Captain English, were OH
mana TO usht ior the people me-, III Gu, =
ATTAIN Ellsi'SH anu ma ies .-op
Mus presenter liie ieSo'oI'o'0 u
WIS mass Illee''lS' asNl"s 'ii''' CIV w
"e 'Io"eo u pass oil '''0 Nv
measures.
opposition argument
bernard 9utller presented d su'''ei''s
D" l''or Oh tIle opposItIoh eii''i 'e'' &
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-24
LANGFORD AND M'VEY
FIGHT 20-ROUND DRAW

special Gable TO The Atlanta Georolan.
f,i nRlSB ANE, March 24.-Sam Lang
49, ~ could not duplicate his last knock
~, ~ over Sam McVey when the two
go IsAles met here today in a twenty
- <la.hgford started out in whirlWind
II. >L'loh and in the early rounds it look
as II he would finish the Paris black
a ~ short order. McNey fought
~ Aaid however and in the fnM
mus was fighting furiouely.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-24
Farmer Shocks Ticket
Seller by *Unbelting'
"A 0zs. of Gold Coins
South Carolina Patron Startles H
H. Hunt by Shower of
Yellow Metal.

II. II. Hunt. district passenger agent Of
the Rock Island lines, in Atlanta, to-day
had the shock of his life when a man who
said he was a native of Pickens, S. c.,
walked into his office and literally "un
belted" "a ounces of gold coins on his
desk.
Hunt was busily engaged during the
morning. Looking up from his desk dur
ing the rush hour he noticed a tall fellow
in the dress of a farmer standing at his
side.
II want two tickets, first class, from
here to Gridley. CAL" said the man.
How much -
Hunt named the price.
The stranger leisurely unbuttoned his
shirt, then pulled out a money belt
From its leathern folds he shook out "a
ounces of S. goldpieces The money
weighed just that at the bank.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-24
Civil Service Rules
Keep 0ffice-Hunters
From Forester's Job

WASHINGTON. March 24.-Candi
yates for the position of chief forester
nave been informed that this position
Il d clVll service job. Therefore before
t IIeLe can be a vacancy, the incumbent
ttlsHfy ). Graves, either must resign or
'e relieved for cause.
Likewise, the successful applicant
aLyef the vacancy has been created
- .r.SI pass civil service examination.
--- pace paws a SALARY of s. GOO
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-24
COUNCIL MOVES TO DISCARD new CHARTER
Senator Smith, Home, Sees Harm ony
Denies War Among the Democrats

@ ENAToR HoKE SMITH
- and daughter, Mrs. Ronald
Ransome, photographed at Ter
minal Station when Mrs. Ran
some met the senator upon his
arrival from Washington for a
two-days visit.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-24
THE WEATHER

Unsettled Weather: showers TO-
night or Tuesday. Temperatures: 3
.. m. 90 degrees; 10 a. m. GA de-
grees; IL noon. 50 degrees; ? p. m,
73 degrees; sunrise, $50; sunset,
5;52.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-24
Georgian Declares Party Pre-.
SentS United Front Under
Presidents Command.

Senator Hohe Smith, with a smile
on his face betokening the fact that he
had DOTTED his fighting clothes for a
, 1913-03-15

Lvsthavendo, der onskoT at 0Vertago dem
ne Geverancp, anmodes on at iudsende Tor
seglede
Skrirtlige Tlbud merkede:
tI1i5ud on Lcrerauce til RichD1ond Fle"g
SCI OF SYaoo'stole1'
til undertegnede Fornand mden den % DIS.
udeholdende de Pri~er, hyorfor de vile ley
ere ovennavnte Artikler ellef Dele at samme.
Tilbudene Vile blive aabnede pna Pojjti-
kamret navnte Days Form ddag II. 10
Overy;ereIse uf de Lysthavende, som maatte
give Mode.
Christiansteds Fungselskommission, den
Z Marts, 1913.
POULSEN.
Translation.
, 1913-03-15
NOTICE..

n N Extraordinary General Meeting of
- the Company ST. Croix Hojere Skole,
will be held at Friedensfeld School, Mid
land, on WEDNESDAY THE 18th INST.
at 3 o'clock p. m.
ORDER or DAY.
/. Alteration of the Laws of the Company.
2, Eventual election of a President and
Vice President.
3. Power to buy property for the School
in Frederfksted
A1guilla, 7th March, 1913.
+ LUNNFY,
CHltJuuJt
, 1913-03-15
Translation.


THE aforementioned articles for the
- Leper Asylum are hereby put up for
Licitation for the period from lst April to
Both September 1913 according to condi-
tons which can be seen at Chrlstiansted'S
Police Office.
1900 lbs. Cornlheal,
5000 bs. Muscovado Sugar,
1900 lbs. Beef,
1900 lbs. Yellow Peas,
1900 lbs. Mess Pork,
900 lbs. Hake Fish,
5000 lbs. Bread,
600 Bottles Milk,
Parties wishing to undertake the delivery
of such articles or parts thereof are required
to forward sealed Tenders marked
"1enders for articles for Leper
ASylune'
to the undersigned Chairman before SAT-
URDAY the 22nd March &C. at 9 o'clock
am. containing a statement of prices for
which the parties will deliver ill or part of
said articles.
The Tenders will be opened at Christian
steds Police Office at 10 O'Clock an. on the
day above stated in the presence of those
who may appear.
Board of Directors for the Ueper Asylum,
the 5th March, 1913.
, 1913-03-15
PUBLICATION.

gE LENDERS are hereby solicited for the
ID purveyance of the following articles fer
Richmond Prison and Sickhouse for the pc
Rod from the 1st April to the Both Septem-
Der, a. c.
The conditions can be seen at the Police
Office.
Cornmeal yellow, kiln
dried) ca. 1880 Tbs.
Biscuits nccording to
samplo) " $500
SugarCight,dry Mus
covado) 5000
Herrings ca. L. 20 brIs.
, 1913-03-15
Translation.
PUBLICATION.

~ENDERS are hereby solicited for the
u purveyance of the following articles for
Petersfarm Hospital for the period from 1
April to 80 September a c.
The conditions can be seen at the Police
office.
, 1913-03-15

Petroleum 80 test !" 80 k0sser.
Lysthpvende, der onsker at overtage
8enne Leverance, anmodes ON at indsende
f~orseglede
Skriftlige Tilbud m@rkede:
"7t1bttd ON Lecerdnce til Peter$torn1
UoSpjtdE'
III undertegnede rormand linden D DIS. in
t3eholdende de Priser, hvorfor de vile levere
otennavnte Artikler eller Dele at samme.
Tilbudene vile blive aabnede paa Politi-
kamret navnte Days Formiddag III. 10
Oververelse af de Lysthuvende, som MATTE
give Mode.
Christiansteds Hospitalskommission, den
z Marts, 1913.
POULSEN.
, 1913-03-15
list OF UNCLAIMED LETTERS IN
FREDERIKSTED'S POST OFFICE
Paid

D. A. Bernstein, Freddy Dallintone, Miss
Josephine James, Mrs. Jackson, Mr.. NJ.
Minnton, Mr.. Saabvc. TIL. J. Van Dam.
Unpaid.
Miss Thea c.. Brown tBetty's Hopel 30
Bit, Richard Greenaway (Est. Bettv's Hopel
SO Bit, Miss Louisa Henry (Est Di"mond)
SO Bit, Lee f. Hardwood (Est- Riverl 30
BIT, John Henry (Lower Love- 80 BIT,
Augostena Isaac (Est. Sprat Hai) 20 BIT,
NIanney Morton (Est. St. George's) so Btu
Frederiksted's Postkontor, den 4de Marts,
W. BJEkG.
, 1913-03-15

$50 lbs. N|lajsnel,
5000 lbs, Sucker, blunt,
1900 lbs. Oxeki6d,
1900 lbs. Guile Erter,
300 lbs. Salt Flask,
90 lbs. Salt Fisk,
5000 lbs. Br0d,
5000 Elasker MUIk.
Tvsthavende let 6nsket al oyortagc denuo
Leyerance eller Dele deraf anmodes ON ut
indsende forseeIede TiIbnd merkede:
"IIIjud ON Leocru1ce It'd
Spe@alShhedS0syIef"
til undertegnede Formana linden LORDAG
den 22de Murts ia. Formiddag XXI. 8, indie
holdende de Priser hvorfor de vile levere
ovenuRvnte Artikler eIler Dele af samhe.
Tilbudene vile blive aabnede paa Politi-
komret Clrlstiansted npvnte Days For
midday III. 10 Over,nrelse of de Btdende
som MATTE indtinde sig,
Bestyrelsen for SpedaIskhedsasylet den
ste Marts, 1913,
HEYN.
Formuad.
, 1913-03-15
Bekendtgorelse

u FTERNEVNTE Artikler til Spedals&-
49, hedsasylet udbydes til Licitatlon for
T%idsrummot fra lste April til 3ote Septem-
her 1913 j HeuhoId til Konditioher der
henligge til Eftersyn paa Politiknmlot i
ChristiDnstp1
, 1913-03-15
BEKENDTGORELSE

n EVERANGEN af efterueynte Artikler
- til Peterstarm Hospital udbydes til Lii
CITATION for T|idsrummet fra L April til 30
September d. A.. / Henbold til Konditioner,
, 1913-03-15
BEKENDTGORELSE

R EYERANCEN af efternmvnte Artikler
- til Richmond FnngSel OF SygeaustaIter
udbydes til Licitatlon for Tidsrummet fra
L April til 30 September 4. A.. j HenhoId
til Konditioner, der henll2ge til Eltersyn paa
Politikamret:
MojsmoI (gult, ovntoreD
Gu. 1880 lbs.
Beskojter (~efter Prove) " $500 "
Mu5covadosukker Qyst,
torN 5000
Spegesild (lste Klasses
No. " 20 Til
Oyekod " 2,200 lbs.
S or (Kosmor) 600
Erter (gule) " 1,S0o "
Flpsk. salt " 1900 "
Fisk do " 1900 "
Br0d 9" $4,000 "
Aplk. $500 "
, 1913-03-15

Sealed tenders marked
"7euders for articles. for Fe'erSUm Hos.
pitai."
to be sent to the undersigned Chairman be
tore the 22ud lust. containing a statement Of
prices at which he parties will deliver all or
part Of SAID articles.
The Tenders will be opened at the Police
Office at 10 O'Clock n. m. on the day above
stated in the presence Of those who may APP
pear.
Christiansted's Hospital Commission, the
7th March, 1913.
POULSEN.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-17

thorne, who was nursing broad grin of his own.
 '.Why, you're going to tell me that you're not going back to America and that you're going to-
 ''Yes. That I'm going to run for president of Borrovina.'
 'what7'' gasped Blake. "wen, you sure have handed me a surprise
 And you're to be my campaign man. ager."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-17
POLLS VAUDEVILLE
(By the Poli Press Agent.)

The Three Travilla Brothers and their diving Sea Lion, are creating the furore the management said they would in the advance notices At each performance these daring water men endeavor to outdo each other in en- durance by staying under water as long as their tremendous lung power will permit and that is some time, when you learn that two of the broth CTS are worlds record holders for time under water The Sea Lion is grace full, large and playful and seems to en- joy it's five minutes before the audi ence as much as the three men do.
 Paul Kliest the mysterious harle- quin in bits of hfndoo black art and necromancy, with his coTnica1 whistle and funnier movements is making 8 decided impression.
 Mary Elizabeth, the dainty comedi- enne with her, line of funny batter and of the real bright spots in a most gloomy, rainy week. Mary Elizabeth is featuring He's More Like a. Friend than a Husband to Me" and puts 1t over in excellent shape.
 Crouch and We1ch the gingery sing CTS and dancers are as popular as dur ing their two former engagements and have considerable new material
 Jack Kennedy and Co.,, in "A Busi- ness Proposal'' and Cooper and Robin son with their darktown comedy, fill out the big programme and the Edi- son Talking Pictures with "The Poli- tician" and Dick the Highwayman'' are creating the usual profound inn pression with those who derive their pleasures from the miraculous movies.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-17

very close to her to catch her whisper ed words. 'I know why you did it all. You did it for me-for my sake. And then to spare my pride you wouldn't t tell me. You are greater than any king. You are the most wonderful man I ever knew.''
 Hawthorne thought 1t was about the right time to ask her if she would mar y him. Yet he could not forget that she was still princess.
 "Tell me-" he ventured. '(how will you like to live in republic?''
 'rI think shall like it, she smiled. Father tells me that we shall be even happier than we are now.''
 ''But-but", stammered Hawthorne, ''do you think you could learn to love a president7''
 "Well,'' she said softly, 'that would depend entirely upon whom the pres1- dent happened to be-
 And would you, princess. would you-er-er-marry a president?''
 ET night she blushed, 'if the right president asked me to-
 That settled it. He escorted the princess back to the palace and imme- diately hunted up Blake.
 Its all off," said Hawthorne.
 Blake was laughing now.
 ''Now, what in the name of heaven are you laughing at?'' demanded Flaw
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-17

full dances interrningled with hilarious comedy of the sort that would tickle the disabilities of an Indian stoic pre- dominate in Clarence Wilbur's funny folks. Wilbur is one of the best known of the younger comedians his work all ways calling for originality
 Another act of head1iner ca1ibre is Charles Lee Calder and Co.,, in a comedy sketch entitled "Too Many Millio1e'' this act from reports receiv- ed is simon pure laugh getter Lewis and Freeman styled that En- tertaining Duo'' are sure to make friends, both are clever entertainers and their act abounds brirnfu1 of sub tie wit with cross fire batter and touches of unmistakab1e merit.
 Babe Smith a charming and young comedienne is sure to elicit applause from Plaza audiences as imper- senator of 'fkid'' songs she is in a di- vision by herself Other acts pronf- nent on Jubilee bill are George Mur- phy the nimble stopper with dozens of medals to his credit won in danc- ing contests throughout the country, and Ned Dandy the real comedian. No advance in prices for this show, they always remain the same.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-17

goodby to MT. Hawthorne. hope you. too, thanked him for all he has done | here" '''I tried to- I congratulated him on his success
 His success? Yes. Quite so. But we have just learned that-for some reason of his own-Mr. Hawthorne has seen fit to take no profit for his services to Borrovina."
 "Fatherv'
 'He has done it unselfshIy. And 1t is we who have reaped all the reward. We thought him incredibly rich. We find he was not. He risked all he pos sessed to save us. But for him you and I should now be paupers and in exile and Borrovina would be a nation of the past.'
 "Oh,'' she panted, her voice shaken by sobs. And I never knew! I never guessed"'
 ''No? But now that at last you know, could you not perhaps convey to him"-
 cts too late!" she sobbed. eve said CT see him again.
 Leone" repeated the king. 'Yes. What a pity"
 An officer entered the garden and saluted.
 CT gave him the message just as he was leaving the palace, your majesty" he reported, and the next instant Flaw thorne was hurrying toward them.
 ''You sent for me. sire?'' Queried the American.
 Did I?'' asked the king slowly, as though trying to remember.
 Perhaps did. By the way, there is something that may interest you. It Is not yet made public. We have de- cided to adopt your American form of government. There will be no more kings in Borrovina."