The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1913-06-12

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The announcement was welcomed by
the committee. Blake happened to be
lowering about the hotel, and when he
saw the two guards being greeted by
the crowd as Americans he gave way
to good laugh He quickly commu
nicated the news to Hawthorne.
well, that's a good one" said Haw'
thorne.
But be didn't see the joke as did
Blake. He hurried down to the hotel
instead. The senator and the two 9TH
er Americans" were sitting about the
table ready to announce their decision
lust as Hawthorne walked in.
There's no doubt in my mind. gen
tlemen. The coins are genuine. | have
some Of the same with me-" said the
senator
Probably given to you by Haw.
thorue," remarked the prince.
The senator arose from his seat pre-
pared to take issue with the prince. but
quickly realizing that any demonstra
ton at this time would only thwart the
plans of Hawthorne he merely over
looked the insult temporarily
well, gentlemen, what is your judg-
ment2" asked the chairman of the com
mittee Of the irst Englishman.
Bad
Just then Hawthorne appeared at the
door.
LAS was about to say" said the
Engishman, bad coins are to be found
everywhere. and it Is very difficult to
tell them offhand. 1t requires consid
erable observation"
"And your decision?' the second Eng
lishman was asked.
las my friend says" was his reply,
bad coins are very hard to detect I
shouldn't care to give a hasty judg-
ment, Now. If you would take little
adjournment-say until o'clock this
afternoon-we perhaps could give the
matter the serious consideration which
1t requires"
An approving nod from Hawthorne
caused the senator to remark:
Yes. perhaps on second thought 1t
Is only fair that the gentlemen should
ne given little time to consider. They
are right. There are lots of bad coins
floating about the country"
The princes temper was again be-
yOnd the control of his highness
II ought to kill the dogs" be told
Radulskl after they got out Of the COM
mittee room.
wouldn't help matters now," said
bis aid consolingly.
Find the fellows quickly"
The prince went to a room of the
hotel, while Raduski told the two Eng
llshmen they were wanted Immediately.
You houndsr' the prince hissed the
moment they entered the room. why
did you betray meT'
Now, prince, be easy" said the tall
man. "You see, me and my friend are
business men We have come to the
conclusion that 1t Is worth just little
more than our freedom to put this deal
through"
How much do you want? I'll give
you 100000 oralos apiece"
That looks pretty good" he replied.
And you'll decide In my favor?"
THE decision goes to the highest
bidder" remarked the spokesman as
the Englishmen bowed their way out
of the room.
Blake was waiting for the English
men downstairs In the hotel.
Hawthorne wants to see you,"
whispered Blake at the same time
pointing to the direction in which the
American might be found.
How much did they offer your
asked Hawthorne quickly.
zone hundred thousand oralos apiece"
was the reply.
"By the way asked the smaller of
the two, "how much is thatT
"Oh, about $24 80 in American mon
ey," said Hawthorne. "Now, see here,'
said the American. pressing coins into
their hands. mo money this fellow
can give or offer you will be any good
unless they have this good American
coin to back their government. There's
$500 apiece for you In good gold. Now.
you fellows go down there and vote
right. That's all I've got to say to
you"
Late in the afternoon the crowd be-
gan to gather again.
What's your decision?" asked the
prince nervOusly Of the two English
men as rney made their way to the
committee room.
'The highest bidder gets it," was the
reply. And the prince took it for grant
ed that he was the winner.
well, gentlemen, have your deliber.
ations brought You to any conclu'
siOn" asked the chairman after the
committee was called to order.
They have" said the first English
man. '"The coins are perfectly good
You can melt them and find that they
are pure gold"
Cheers greeted the decision.
stop, stop, peopleW shouted the
prince in frenzy. Don't be tricked
Two Of your committeeman are Jail
birds"
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