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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-02

be pleased to have you come with me"
with pleasure. your hiGhnr>S As
Kate spoke she took the princess nat
from the table
If your maj eSty consents" said the
princess. seeking her fathers approval
We Shal! ne very grateful" the king
FASTENED TO reply
As Kate and the princess turned 10
go to the apartment there was a look of
recognition between Hawthorne and
the princess. The princess stopped
then aud waited 10 hear IL there were
further instructions from the sinG.
Guards We're placed on the stairs and
doors Turning to Ivan the king said
1T is pity that her highness WAS
unattended
Her roya; hiGhness' governesS mas
been summoned your majesty" replied
Ivan
she will come for you when it is
safe for you 70 leave" said the king TO
the princess. who. with Kate then bow
ed and took her leave.
De WITT. minister of police entered
burriedly
An. DE Witt" came the greeting
from the king What have YOU 10 re-
port?"
My investiga tons thus far. sire. con-
vince me that it was the unaccounta-
BILE act of a madmau"
Has Prince Vladimir been summon
ed?' asked the king. at the same time
seating himself Oh couch
Yes. sire" replied De Witt The
prince is now waiting below
During this conversation Hawthorne
had moved slowly toward the king
Your majesty" he said. when inter
rupted by a guard. who stepped be
tween him and the king.
1t was this American gentleman,
your majesty" said De Witt, turning
and Fastening to explain. who first
laid hands on your aSsailaut-"
The guard quickly drew back when
he hea I'd that
So" Queried the king. with IanGuid
interest. We are greatly indebted to
you, greatly indebted"
"Oh. that's all right. your majesty"
replied Hawthorne dismisSing the
royal gratitude with an impatient
wave OF the nEnd. I'm only too glad
] happened 10 he on The job. but 4"
he went on. more earnestly Il think
your life's still IN danger. more than
it was from thar crank's bullet
Chancellor ana minister started in
surprise. Hut the king only opened
nis tired Old eyes little wider.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-02

cellor. 81 would stake
The door few open, and the Prince
Vladimir Of Halberstadt stamped in
with as scant ceremony as Hawthorne
had stamped out His alert little equer-
". Raduski. was al his heels A de-
cided change had come over the princes
manner in the past day or SO. In
stead OF being merely hooriSh. he had
begun TO assume the tone and manner
Of dOmineering master
IL have been waiting downstairs for
some time" ne said TO the king in the
voice OF one correcting u lazy servant.
land am not used TO being kept wait
ing"
Your hiEhness"' warned the ever
watchful RaduIski in a low voice
The prince. needless Of etiquette
(which keeps all men on their feet in
the presence Of a reigninS sovereign
until permitted by him to seat them
selves. flung himself sulkily into 4
chair that creaked noisily beneath his
great bulk. The kings white eyebrows
rose slightly at this gross breach OF
royal decorum. But he contented him
self by saying in mild irony:
Pray be seated. prince"
Vladimir suikiIy crossed his legs and
glowered up at the fran. gorSeously
dressed old man.
what's the matter" he grumbled
his dense brain az last noting the odd
mental atmosphere OF the place.
You have no idea?" asked the king
How should l have?" dema nded
Vladimir. but there was a trace OF un-
easiness in his gruff voice.
Prince Vladimir" purred his males
ty, would it have disturbed your SUM
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-02
CHAPTER ~.
The Yankee and the King

- treat SCOTT, He's in the
" midst uf it. shouted Blake
rs ne watched from the no
To-. balcony the progress OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-02
CHAPTER w,
fraueup,
The Plot.

TIHEN Hawthorne was so bold
| " as to tell the king that he
e-sS==- WIS the victim OF frame
kEAsESl up" the two rourtiers stood
aghast at such unheard of language in
the royal presence They babbled forth
volley of rebuke But the king stilled
them by a gesture.
We nave heard enough. Sir" he said
in his wOnted gentle voice. yet with an
air of utter dignity that awed even the
irrepressib.e Hawthorne. We have
beard quite enough. We hope your in
tentions were good in taking so strange
an interest 10 our concern. But you
have permitted yourself to say a great
deal that is impertinent. And YOU will
now do us the favor to withdraw"
But I'm sure cried Hawthorne.
Go" repeated the king.
And with grunt of disgust Haw-
thorne went. Slamming the door behind
him with a bang that set the windows
a-rattle and utterly forgetting 10 bow
or to walk backward in taking his
leave OF ROYALTY
"Shatl order his arrest. sire" asked
the horrihrd De Wiz
40. let mm 70" returned the king.
Us tAungh the freedom of a trapped hy
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witnessed IT.
lust then the king was announced.
Hawthorne and the reporter walked 10
the edge Of the balcony. The ling en-
tered. preceded by two guards and fol-
lowed by Count Ivan and others. The
guards on duty there Saluted. The
king, once wen INTO Cne room, stopped
and saluted Then he saw the prin-
cess and hurried to her side.
Trina my child. you are safe his
voice quivering with fear that some
injury might possibly have come 10
his daughter despite the assurances he
had received concerning her.
oh. yes the princess hastened to
explain. This American lady and her
friends have been very kind "
We thank you" said the king. with
a great deal of feeling.
The senator snapped his fingers rs a
signal TO Blake. and the two walked
toward the king
with your majeSty's permission we
will withdraw. said the senator.
Bow" he said to Blake. emphasiz-
ing his instruction by poking him 10
the ribs.
Our birthday" said the king 10 his
daughter after the senator and Blake
bowed and departed. was very nearly
a dual anniversary. 1t is necessary
for you to remain here for awhile be
fore returning to the palace. There
still seems to be a feeling Of unrest
in the streets"
Kate was quick 10 offer the use of
her apartment to her royal highness.
You are very kind" replied the priu-
cess. And if you don't mind | shall
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-02

IT believe hurried on -he American.
that this was only the Torerunner of
plot to dethrone your majesty"
''FrepOsterOusr' sDorted he Witt.
who as head Of the police. COZ siderec
he had q corner on sill knowledge of
plots.
"You-you are an American, under
stand?' drawied the king. unmoved.
Yes, sire. and
II fail 70 understand your reason for
50 much interest in orr affairs
Il can't stand by and see you-and
ethers-tricked by a man you trust"
You refer to-
TIE Prince Vladimir
Sire" protested De WITT, is it not
possible that t.
"One moment" fnterposed the king.
and again the tired old eyes blinked at
Hawthorne. Have you anything fur
Their TO say"
Have I? Why. haven't started
yet. Look here. your majesty" he
went on. going TO the balcony and
yanking thence by force very badly
frightened man: this is reporter on
/ the Borrovins Scimitar. Now, then,
/ old man he urged the reporter. give
me that paper you showed me awhile
/ ago. Thanks. Don't he scared. Buck
up, No ones going 10 bite you. Your
( majesty, isn't il true that your palace
is practically ungusrded? That nearly
! all the life guards-the only regiment
you can trust-have DPen sent TO a
place called MavOritZ or some other
brea kfast food name?"
They were sent there" put in the
chancellor, Ito quell mutiny in the
garrison
Yes" Hawthorne snapped up: "a
mutiny caused by speech made 10 the
garrison by Prince Vladimir. Here's 8
copy of it" passing a paper TO the min
lister of police. The prince suppress
ed its publication. Last night-right
here in this hotel-the prince attended
meeting of the leaders of the opposi
ton This reporter tried 10 get tht
story. but they kicked him out. That:
So isn't it. SON. he added. looking Il
the reporter for confirmation.
"Y-y-y-es your eXceIIeucy,' sputtereC
the scared reporter.
That's all said Hawthorne, releas
ing his grip on the reporters arm anC
allowing him TO scuttle from the room
Nov. then. grntlemPn"-
sire" interpOSed he chancellor
with your permission | will speak L
this American. Young man. you vii
perhaps understand how mistaken
.. how foOliShly mistaken-you are whel
| tell you that his majesty and Prime
Vladimir have just signed a treat
which
"Oh. yes" scoffed Hawthorne; ''
know all about that treaty, and teI
6 you it's a trirk-a trick of Vladimir
to get himself into the capita! Yher
he could carry on his campaign 10 de
, throne your majesty. Why. that trea
~ was the craZiest piece of wall eye
Observation-Disclosures that ever came dow
the.pike TO force girl like lr-like he
royal highnesS to marry that big stiff
Say. king. how in blue hlazes coui
your majesty have stood for such
frameup?"
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before I've done Forbidden to make
speeches, am !? Let them wait! You
sent for the others"
They will he here directly. your
highneSs"
Forbidden TO make speeches. en-"
fumGd Vladimir. -
The hasty advent of Hohenloe. min
lister Of war and one of Vladimir's
stsuchest secret adhereuts in Borro-
VIVA, checked the torrent of snarlinS
words.
Your highnesS." exclaimed dohep-
loe, who rad hurried in. with one or
two more of the princes adherentS at
his heels. II have just received an or
der from his majesty that the life
guards be recalled at once TO the CAPT
tai. He suspects
Not necessarily" said Radulski
The shooting today may have fright
ened him. II need not change any Of
your highness' plans"
s"Ihen." declared the prince. ''in any
case It becomes doubly needful for uS
to make haste. Hohcnloe. arrange the
attack on the palace for midnight To-
night You say the army Is with It's tos
man and that your orators have stirred
( the mob to the right heat. Remember
raat the signal for attacking the palace
Will be-
Radulski, who had been Riancins
nervously about him, suddenly held up
q warning hAnAfer gileace, then strobe
to the nearest door and dung 1t open
Anthony Hamilton Hawthorne strolled
unconcernedly across the threshold.
Thanks" he said, nodding pleasant.
| ~ at RaduIski.
Gentleman" said the prince loudly,
addressing his followers. once more
thank you for your visit of cougratula.
ten on the signing OF the treaty. I
will detain you 10 longer"
Taking the awkward hint, the plot.
tiers bowed themselves out OF the room,
leaving only Hawthorne. the prince,
Raduish and Hohenloe. Vladimir
turned savagely upon the American.
And now. sir" be grOwied. we
shall attend to your case"
$50 good Of you" murmured Haw-
thorne. lighting a cigarette.
Were you listening to what was said
in this room p demanded the prince
Were you saying something you
were ashamed to have heardT' pleas
aDtly retorted Hawthorne.
I've had enough of your accused
1mpertlnencer'
"Yesr' quer1ed Hawthorne. that's
too bad For you're liable to get a
whole lot more of 1t before you're
through"
"Radulskir' ordered the prince. go
and call my guard! Quick"
Three to one isn't good 'enongh odds
for you. hey?" drawled Hawthorne as
Radulski sped on his errand.
do you know to whom you're speak
iDg?" hustered the prince.
II feel sure that I'm in bad COM
pany." meekly responded Hawthorne.
$50 guess I'll CO."
Not yet" interposed the prince.
waxing more and more domineertng at
the Americans air of timidity. while
Hohenloe, at a nod from him. moved
between Hawthorne and the door
You'll have 40 opportunity FIRST TO
repent of your insolence in jail"
Say" retorted Hawthorne. his meek
ness vanishing. I'm not any too stuck
on you as 1t Is. And you'll make ne
mislay my temper in a moment"
80? jail is an excellent place for
the finding OF lost tempers. Jail Is also
an excellent place for the housing Of
impudent Yankees. as you will learn.
wish I could put more Of your loud
mouthed countrymen there. 1t wG1ld
keep them from meddling with the
business of their betters."
"Ab. but they haven't any bRtters."
was the irritating reply of Hawthorne.
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Il
~ midst of it." shouted Blake
- rs he watched from the no
~ To-, balcony the progress OF
Hawthorne through the crowd.
Keep back. Rodney" commanded
the senator.
A. he spoke he ran toward Blake
with the evident intention Of restrain
ing him by force
But" announced Blake as he stood
on the rail waiting ~ leap, Tony IS
in some kind ~ mixup"
Rod. Rod Don't you dare TO
leave" pleaded Kate Ballard
But Tony protested Blake. who
felt that IL wus u crime 10 leave Uaw-
thorne down in that crowd alone.
He'll take care Of himself-that boy
lives on trouble" responded the sena
tor. who had great confidence in Haw-
,horne's ability to get away with any
thing ne tackled.
Look said Kate They're coming
in here with the princess"
Though the king was unhurt the
shock OF the attempted murder had
proved too much for Princess Irma' S
already overstra ned nerves. and when
the danger was quite past she very
quietly tainted. which resulted in a sec,
ond scene Of street panic
To clear the way and to dispense the
hySterical crowd would be a matter OF
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.Rut once more Vladimir forced him
self to an unnatural and unwonted
calm-a calm that unpleaSantly re-
minded Hawthorne of a motioEless rat
tleSnake
His majesty is waiting for you.
Irma." said the prince in a mutfied
voice. Let me take you to the car
rage
He offered her his arm. Instiuctive'y
she shrank back For single instant
Hawthorne and Vladimir LOOKED at
each other. And their glances were
like the claShing of sword blades.
Then the princess recovered her COM
posture and took the proffered arm.
Without word she and Vladimir pass
ed out of the room.
The second the outer door closed be-
hind them Hawthorne shouted for
Blake. Rodney came gathering down
from his room. wondering at the fran
tic summons.
"Rod." exclaimed Hawthorne. there's
the deuce and all TO pay. and want
you 70 help me. There's a plot to de-
throne the king. and
is there a chance of the plot win
ming out?" asked Blake with sudden
eagernesS.
I'm afraid so It's a cinch. The
Bully" exulted Blake. IF they
kick out the king the princess loses
her royal job too. She won't be a
princess any more. That gives you a
| chance to get her. What can / do to
! help?'
mo, no. man, You've got it all
| wrong. We've got to try to keep the
! kings throne for him. The princess be-
! lieves IN these people so. If they de-
throned her shaky kneed old father it'd
break her heart"
You've sure got 1t bad. Tony" sigh
ed Blake. slowly grasping Hawthorne's
state of mind.
'Bad?' Knocked Hawthorne Rod
I'm gone. She's just everything. Moth
! ing else matters. Not even me. And
its all so rottenly hopeless. Oh, I'm
nutty. all right. | know that. But II
hand you one ice cold fact: She sham
marry that cur Of a prince. I'm going
to stop that the only way | can. I'm
going to get proof positive of this rev
OlutioD. and then
Can help"
Yes. Take this suit case with oul
hundred thousand bank roll In it ant
lock 1t up in your room. I'll tell you thu
next move later"
Blake. reverently picking up the sui
case with its weight of treasure, start
ed upstairs with it. nervously Tending
off an otficious porter who met him OF
the stairs and wanted TO carry the bur
den for him Hawthorne started off II
another direction.
But the big room was not long empty
Into il almost at once strobe Prince
Vladimir who. having escorted tn,
princess TO her carriage. had returned
with vague idea of wreaking his an
ger in comparative safety on the un
known American. But the American
was not there. and Vladimir was forcet
TO take out his il! temper on the faith
ful RaduIski. who battered along in hi
wake Ike meek fox terrier.
"Oh. your highness. your highness!
pleaded the equerry. when he coul,
get in A word. Calm yOurself!'
Calm myself" snarled the prince
"How can /? You heard how was in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-02

some minutes Tor tEc life guards So
four tropp.rs M In, kings order car
ried the ,,useI.ss girl into IN. hotel
81 hon. sb, isu'f hurf Ger somp
brandy. rathcr-uulrk- and IN get nv
smelling salts" said Kat.
II bgven.t amy br,udv " rs,lfad tho
senator
I'm get some want TO see what's
bgnDsned fr Tony" Rroks voIunteer.1
~ ,,u ind T,py vou.U ror.,.,t all
oh,rt a. ., ,rf5 ,b.. s,,,,,r
Then mailing the landlord he sois
Hero I,udI,-d Tbis ts u Doll ~ q
rl,rc q, COINS, Tor rsst and ,ri.,".
Draw fb,t r,,r.b ,,.sr bars . ,rdarad
Kate 10 some soldiers as the life guard,
,.f.fer,.d tho r,t..r WITH, "a, ,rt,,r,s.
Amor the ,tfr,.r. mad d.n,Si'.d rn.i.
pracious hurt.n ara rr,. c,rcb KAN, IN.
opiras
us she br-.."
~, v.ri.r en-. .,i..r r.rris,.
..N, ,r..J..rIt,t..r, s.. r,s ,rry
tainted
Ea,. held the salts to rho prfrcess.
moss. Irno recovered consciousness Ia
ind Iote leaning over her with -ba
rpSroratives. while nevv Of courrier>
and note! attendants buzzed useIesslv
around lrua for moment Cazed
bIankIv nbuut her Then memory
rushed back and she started no in
dread.
The officer. turning TO soldier said
Report to his majesty that her royaI
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princess.
"Oh. don't speak OF it, said Kate.
III I can he Of any Assistance | shall
be very glad. Is there anything your
highness would hke?"
Thank you: no." sweetly replied the
princess Il feel quite all right, now
that know my father is safe. never
fainted before in my life. 1t was all
50 horrible
There" said Kate in a real mother
" sort Of way; try not TO think
about it"
Just then another officer came in
with soldiers and placed a guard about
the room.
May know" asked the princess,
"whom l am to thank for all her kind
nesS?'
MY name is Katherine Ballard, and
/ am an American"
American" cried the princess, let
ting her hand drop into her lap. "Oh,
yes. You were on the balcony"
Yes" answered Kate, land you
were looking up at US just as they-sh,
mean you were looking at us"
The princess glanced about her.
Ter" she ventured. thought there
was some one with you"
YES: my father and two friends
american friends?" inquired the
princess shyly.
"Oh. yes-Mr. Blake and Mr.. Haw-
thorue"
MIR. Hawthorne" exclaimed the
princess. VINO seemed TO be agreeably
surprised. I've heard OF Mr. Haw-
thorne
"Really?' replied Kate "Well. Tony
never goes anywhere without being
heard Of
I "His-er. his name is Tony" said
/ the princess slowly.
Yes. It's pet name" explained
/ Kate as Blake and the senator entered
/ from different directions.
Each carried bottle Of brandy, and
/ their way was quickly blocked by the
guards. who stepped in front Of them.
1--WE got it AT last" said the senator.
Here's the brandy, Kate" said
! Blake.
: ~ don't think we need it now" came
from Kate.
You may present your friends, Miss
Ballard" the princess said.
oh may I:'
And Kate's eyes fairly danced with
pleasure Bringing her father over tC
the princess she said:
My father. Senator Ballard. your
royal highness "
"Honored." came from the Senator
as he bowed low and at the same time
tried to hide the bottle behind his back
Mr. Rodney Blake" announced
Kate. Blake bowed awkwardly. bu
was not so successful in hiding tn,
bottle as the more experienced senator
and as result dropped it on the floor
neccssitating a few explanations to tn,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-02

suited in this very room. insulted By
an Oberitch. BY king whose own
people laugh at him
1T all happened for the best your
highness.' soOthed Radulski. NOW
you can claim the treaty has been
broken
Yes, and heads shall be broken, too,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-02
princess


"Nobody's hurt: the bullet went
wild" WAS the good news that reached
the ears of Anthony Hamilton Haw-
thorne as soon as he dropped into the
wildly excited crowd after those two
shots were heard. In the very general
uproar Hawthorne seized the would be
murderer. VINO was still fiourishiuG
revolver.
Watch your step" was the only NJ
terauce by Hawthorne as he dragged
the now frightened fellow away TO
gcndarme The gendArme seemed to
fear that some one would shoot him IN
case he did his duty and arrested the
shooter
Then Hawthorne tried TO make his
way back L. the hotel, but the crowd
had him pretty we'll pinned in. He
quickly found out that it was far easier
10 imp into Il whlrlwiud OF trouble
than it was to jump out Of It. But he
finally squeezed himself through the
crowd and on the way picked up his
friend. the reporter The two then pro
ceeded 70 the balcony and appeared be
fore the princess Just in time TO inter
rupt Blake in his embarrassing attempt
to explain away the presence OF the
bottle
SAY. Rod" Hawthorne blurted. 81
Then he espied the princess he be-
came MS meek as the proverbial lamb,
and. bowling. he said softly:
Il beg your pardon
This is Mr.. Hawthorne your royal
highness." said Kate, who began TO
think that she was sort OF q charge
d'8daires
Hawthorne walked over to where the
/ princess was standing and knelt on
7 one knee. The princess slowly extend
ed her hand. but quickly changed her
mind and withdrew il.
You have come from the street. Mr..
Hawthorne ?" she said
Yes" replied Ha wthorne.
u have heard no particulars Of
Everything Is all right now. your
hiGhneSS. They've caught the chap
who caused the trouble You mustn't
be exposed 20 such danger again"
Oh" said the princess fearful that
her American friends should gain an
impression that SucH disorders were OF
frequent occurrence in her country.
'Such scenes are unusual in BOrrO-
vina. / am sorry you should have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-10
PARDON BOARD MEETS
IN MONTHLY SESSION
Session Busiest in Months, Many Ap-
plications for Paroles Being
Considered

Montgomery. September 9.-tSpeeial9
The regular monthly meeting of the state
pardon board was held today in the Of
flee of Secretary of State Cyrus b.
Brown, one of the members of the board
The session was one of the busiest In
many months, and a large number of ap-
ploatons for paroles were considered
The board also heard many personal
appeals for c1emeney in behalf of con-
victs. Aged fathers and mothers, wives
with little children. and relatives of APP
plicants for paroles appeared before the
board In other cases the applicants
were represented by attorneys of whom
there were a great many at the capitol
to0ay from various parts of the state.
The board will make its recommenda
tions to the governor. who will in turn
investigate each of the cases Executive
action is hardly expected on any of the
cases before Wednesday or Thursday.
All the members of the board were
present. The members are: Attorney
General Robert C. Brckell. State Auditor
c. Brooks Smith, and Secretary of State
Cyrus 3. Brown
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-10
AFTER KICK BY A HORSE
HIS COW Walks ON HIM

Tacoma. Wash. September 9.-(Special
George Simmons of Meeker Junction.
near Puyallup, is all broken lip over
the way his horse and COW treated him
when he was doing the milking George
and his animals are generally good
friends. which makes simmons all the
more panied when his wife rubs lini-
ment on his wounds and again tells him
the story of how 1t happened
Simmons had Just finished milking
when he arose suddenly. The horse.
who took friendly interest in the
operation and was looking on, was
startled at the sudden manner In which
Simmons arose, and whirled around and
kicked Three fractured ribs were the
result.
Simmons, who is a man who never
murmurs or repines at little things.
declared afterward he would not feel
so aggravated had the affair ended
there. but to have the chow walk in
on him after he had been injured by the
horse was rubbing it on a little thick,
he thought
Simmons was given medical attention
and will recover, says his physician.