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"The. Princess Perigof, Morton. You're in

"The' Princess Perigof, Norton. You're in
no hurry, are your"
Not now" smiled the reporter.
"Ah!" said the princess, interested. 1t
was the old compliment, said in an unusual
way. 1t pleased her.
The reporter sank into chair. When TO-
active he was rather a dreamy eyed sort OF
chap. He possessed that rare accomplishment
OF talking upon one subject and thinking upon
another at the same time. So, while he talked
gayly with the young woman on varied themes,
his thoughts were busy speculating upon her
companion. He was quite certain that the
name Braine was assumed, but he was also
equally certain that the man carried an ex-
traordinary brain under his thatch of salt and
pepper hair. The man had written three or
four brilliant monographs on poisons and the
uses of radium, and 1t was through and by
these that the reporter had managed to pick
up his acquaintance. He lived well, but In.
conspicuously.
Suddenly the pupils of Braine's eyes mar.
rowed; the eye became cold. Over the smoks
OF his cigaret he was looking into the wall
mirror A man had passed behind him and sat
down at the next table. Still gazing into the
mirror, Braine saw Norton wave his hand:
saw also the open wonder on the reporters
pleasant face.
Who is your friend, Norton?" Brains
asked indifferently, his head still unturned.
Stanley Hargreave. Met him in Hong
kong when was sent over to handle a par.
OF the revolution. War correspondence stufr
FIRST time ever ran across him on Broadway
at night. We've since had some powwows
over some rare books. Queer old cock; bravo
rs Hon but as quiet as a mouse"
Bookish, eh? My kind. Bring him over"
Underneath the table Braine maneuvered tn
touch the foot of the princess.
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ton more terrible than any Jewel. She knew
him to be great and daring rogue, cunning,
patient, fearless. Packed away in that mind
OF his there were a thousand accomplished
deeds which had reused futilely the police of
two continents. Braine! She could have
laughed. The very name he had chosen was
an insolence directed at society.
The subject of her thoughts soon arrived
at his destination. I fight of stairs carried
him into dimly lighted hall, smelling evily Of
escaping gas He donned a black mask and
struck the door with series of light blows;
two, then one, then three and again one. The
door opened and he slipped inside. Round
table sat several men, also masked. They
were all tried and trusted rogues; but not
one of them knew what Braine looked like.
He alone remained unknown save to the man
designated as the chief, who was only Braine's
lieutenant. The mask was the insignia Of
the Black Hundred, an organization with all
the ramifcations of the Camorra without their
abiding stupidity. from the assassination of
a king, down to the robbery of country post
Office, nothing was too great or too small for
their nets. Their god dwells in the hearts OF
all men and is called Greed.
The ordinary business over, the chief dis
missed the men, and he and Braine alone re.
mained.
Vroon, have found him." said Braine.
There are but few: which one?"
Eighteen years ago, in ST. Petersburg"
remember. The millionaires SON Did
he recognize your"
II don't know. Probably he did. But he
always had good nerves. He is being followed
at this moment We shall strike quick for
II he recognized me he will act quick. He
Is cool and brave You remember how he
braved US that night in Russia. Jumped bold
ly through the window at the risk Of break
ing his neck. He landed safely; that is the
only reason he eluded us. Millions: and they
slipped through our fingers. If could only
find some route to his heart! The lure we
held out to him is dead"
"Or in the fortress, which is the same
thing. What are your plans?"
II have in mind something like this"
And Hargreave was working out his plans,
too; and he was just as much of a general
as Braine. He sat at his library table, the
maxillary muscles in his jaws working. So
they had found him? Well, he had broken tn,
law Of his own making and he must suffer
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"I don't know" said the reporter dubiously.
He might say no, and that would embarrass
the whole lot of us. He's a bit of hermit.
I'm surprised to see him here"
"Try," urged the princess. al like to meet
men who are hermits."
II haven't the least doubt about that" the
reporter laughed. "I'n try; but don't blame
me If I'm rebuffed."
He left the table with evident reluctance
and approached Hargreave. The two shook
hands cordially, for the elder man was rather
fond of this medley of information known as
Jim Norton.
Sit down, boy; sit down. You're just the
kind of mar. I've been wanting to talk to
tonight"
Wouldn't you rather talk to a pretty
woman?"
I'm an old man."
Bah! That's hypocritical bluff, AMI
you know it. My friends at the next table
have asked me to bring you over"
Il do not usually care to meet strangers"
MAKE an exception this once" said tn,
and g curious to know why the appearance
of Hargreave in the mirror had brought about
that metally gleam. Here were two unique
men he desired to see them face to face.
This once. My fault; I ought not to be
here; feel out of place. What life though,
you reporters lead To meet kings and presi-
dents and great fnanciers, Socialists and an
archists, the whole scale of life, and to slap
these people on the back as if they were every
day friends!"
Now you're making fun of me- For ons
king there are always twenty thick brogans
ready to kick me down the steps: don't forget
that"
Hargreave laughed. "Come, then; let us
get it over with"
The introductions were made. Norton felt
rather chagrined. So far as he could see,
the two men were total strangers. Well, it
was all In the game. Nine out of ten oppor-
tunities for the big story were fake alarms
but he was always willing to risk the labor
these nine entailed for the sake of the tenth.
At length Braine glanced at his watch, and
the princess nodded. Adieux were said. In
side the taxicab Braine leaned back with a
deep, audible sigh.
"What it is?" she asked
The luck of the DEVILS own" he said.
~Child Of the steppes, for years I've flown
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II was q quarter after TO- Miss Susan
Farlow had just returned to the reception
room from her nightly tour of the upper halls
to see II all her charges were in bed, where
the rules Of the school confined them after
9:S0 1t was at this moment that she heard
the thunderous knocking at the door. The old
maid felt her heart stop beating for moment.
Who could 1t be, at this time of night? Then
the thought came swiftly that perhaps the
parent of some one of her charges was Ill and
this was the summons Stilling her fears, she
went resolutey to the door and opened It
There was no one in sight.
"Who it it?" she called.
No one answered. She cupped her hand to
her ear. She could hear the clatter Of horses
dimly.
well! she exclaimed; rather angrily, too
She was in the act of closing the door when
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$1,000 FOR 100 WORDS.

The publication of The Million Dollar
Nystery" begins today. The story teiU
run for t,eenty-ttoo consecutive soeeks in
this paper. By 90, arrangement toith the
Thdnhouser Film company it has been
made possible not only to read the story
in this paper, but also to see it each soeek
in the pdrious moving picture theaters.
For the solution of thie mystery story
$4,000 TOLL be giUen.
CONDITIONS GOVERNING THE
CONTEST.
The prize of $4,000 soiIl be .oon by tho
man, tcoman, or child tcho torites the most
acceptable solution of the mystery, from
tehich the last t,co reels of motion picture
drama toill be made and the last too
chapters of the story soritten by Harold
MacGrath.
Solutions may be sent to the Than-
houser Film corporation, either at ON
caoo or Neso York, Gnv time up to MD
night, Dec. IL They must bear post
Office mark not later than that date. This
ollotos four tceeks after tho first appear
ance of the last film releases and three
soeeks after the last chapter u pabEisheS
In this paper, in tohioh to submit soIx-
tions.
a board Of three judges soiH dstersi~s
sch|ch of the many solutions received 70
the most acceptable. The Judgment Of
this board TOLL BE- cbsoIase and final.
Nothing of hterary natxre soiU Be con-
stdered IN the decision, nor 9iusn anr
preference in the selection OF the winner
Of the $4,000 prize. The last too reels,
sohich soiI 9ipe the most acceptable sols-
tion to the mystery, TOLL be presented IN
the theaters having this feature as soon
as 1t is practical to produce same. The
story corresponding to these motion pio-
tures soiH appear in the nesospapers oofn-
cidentally. or as soon after the appear
oace of the pictures as practical. Wa
She last too reels toiU be shoton the pio-
tUres of the soinner, his or her home, and
other interesting features. IL is Under
stood that the newspapers, 60 for as prao-
ficdl in printing the last tsoo chapters
of the story by HaroId MocGroth, toiH
also shoio O picture OF the suooesstGI oon-
testdnt.
Solutions to the mystery mast not be
more than 100 soords loa1. Here are some
questions to 30 kept in mind in conneo-
tion soith the mystery as an oid to
solution
No. f-Whdt becomes of the nnillionoiref
No. 2SWhdt becomes of the 81 ,000, ,000f
No. 3-Whom does Florence narryf
No. 4-What becomes of the RHssiaa
countess?
Nobody connected either directly or In
directly With "The Million Dolla.. Mys-
terry" toill be considered as contestant.
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idly lingering some papers which lay on the
study table. He shrugged at some unpleasant
thought, settled his overcoat about his shoul-
ders, took up his hat, and walked from the
room, frowning slightly. The butler, who also
acted in the capacity Of valet, always within
call when his master was about, stepped
swiftly to the hall door and opened it.
:" may be out late, Jones'" said Hargreave.
"Yes, SIR"
Hargreave stared into his face keenly, as II
trying to pierce the grave face to learn what
was going on behind It.
How long have you been with me3"
Fourteen years, sir.'
Some day shall need you."
Ny life has always been at your disposal,
sir, since that night you rescued it."
swell, haven't the least doubt that when
I ask you will give"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-06-27
Copyright: 1914: BY Harold MacGrath.l
CHAPTER I.
q CALL IN THE NIGHT.

CALL IN THE NIGHT.
~~ HERE are few things darker than q
country road at night, particularly Il
one does not know the lay of the land
1t is not difficult to traverse q known
path; no matter how darl it is, one is able to
ad the way by the aid of q mental photo
graph taken in the daytime. But supposing
YOU have never been over the road In the day
time, that you know nothing whatever Of its
topography, where it dips rises, where 1t
narrows or forks. You find yourself in the
same unhappy state of mind as a blind man
suddenly thrust into strange house.
One black night, along a certain country
road, in the heart of New Jersey, in the days
when the only good roads were city thorough
fares and country highways were routes to
limbo, a carriage went forward cautiously.
From time to time it careened like blunt
nose barge in a beam sea. The wheels and
springs voiced their anguish continually; for
1t was good carriage, unaccustomed to such
ruts and hummocks.
Faster, faster!" came a mufaed voice
from the interior.
Sir, l dare not drive any faster" replied
the coachman. Z" 1 can't see the horses heads,
sir, let alone the road. I've blown out the
lamps, but can't see the road any better for
that"
Let the horses have their heads; they'll
find the way. 1t can't be much farther.
You'll see lights"
The coachman swore 10 his teeth. All
right. This man who was in such q hurry
would probably send them aIl int the ditch.
Save for the few stars above. he might have
been driving Beelzebubs coach in the Bottom
less Pit Black velvet, everywhere black vel
vet. wind was blowing, and yet the black
ness was SO thick that it gave to the coach
man the sensation of milo suffocation.
By and by, through the trees, he saw a
flicker of light 1t might or might not be the
destination. He cracked his whip recklessly
and the carriage lurched on two wheels. The
man in the carriage balanced himself carefully,
30 that the bundle in his arms should not be
unduly disturbed His arms ached. He
stuck his head out OF the window.
That's the place." he said. "And when
you drive up make as little noise as you can"
Yes, sir" called down the driver.
When the carriage drew up at its journeys
end the man inside jumped out and hastened
toward the gates He scrutinized the sign on
one of the posts. This was the place:
MISS FARLow's PRIVATE SCHOOL.
The bundle in his arms stirred and he hur-
ried up the path to the door of the house. He
seized the ancient knocker and struck several
times. He then placed the bundle on the steps
and ran back to the waiting carriage, into
which he stepped.
OFF with you'll"
That's good word, sir. Maybe we can
make your train"
"Do you think you could find this place
again?"
You couldn't get me on this pike again,
sir, for thousand not me"
The door slammed and the unknown sank
back against the cushions. He took out his
handkerchief and wiped the damp perspiration
from his forehead. The big burden was of his
mind. Whatever happened in the future, they
would never be able to get him through his
heart 30 much for the folly of his youth.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-06-27

without question, sir. It was always 90
understood"
Hargreave's glance sought the mirror, then
the smileless face of his man. He laughed,
but the sound conveyed no sense Of mirth;
then he turned and went down the steps
slowly, like man burdened with some thought
which was not altogether to his liking. He
had sent an order for his car, but had imme-
diately countermanded it. He would walk till
he grew tired, hail a taxicab and take run
up and down Broadway. The wonderful illu-
mination might prove diverting. For eighteen
years nearly; and now it was as natural for
him to throw glance over his shoulder when
ever he left the house as it was for him to
breathe. The average man would have grown
careless during all these years; but Hargreave
was not an average man he was, rather, an
extraordinary individual 1t was his life in
exchange for eternal vigilance, and he knew
and accepted the fact.
Half an hour later he got into taxicab and
directed the man to drive downtown as far az
Twenty-third street and back to Columbus
circle. The bewildering display of lights, how
ever, in nowise served to lift the sense of op-
preston that had weighed upon him all day.
South of Forty second street he dismissed the
taxicab and stared undecidedly at the brilliant
sign of famous restaurant He was neither
hungry nor thirsty; but there would be strange
faces to study and music.
1t was an odd whim. He had not entered a
oil n
was unknown. He belonged to no clubs. Two
months was the longest time he had ever re-
mained in New York since the disposal of his
old home in Madison avenue and his resigna-
ton from his clubs. This once, then, he would
break the law he had written down for HIM
self. Boldly he entered the restaurant.
Some time before Hargreave surrendered to
the restless spirit of rebellion, bitterly to re-
pent for it later, there came into this restau-
rant a man and woman. They were both
evidently well known, for the head waiter was
obsequious and hurried them over to the best
table he had left and took the order himself
The man possessed keen, intelligent face
You might have marked him for q successful
lawyer, for there was earnestness about his
expression which precluded life Of idleness.
His age might have been anywhere between
40 and 80. The shoulders were broad and the
hands which lay clasped upon the table wers
slim but muscular. Indeed, everything about
him suggested hidden strength and vitality
His companion was small handsome, and ami
mated. Her frequent gestures and mutable
eyebrows betrayed her foreign birth. Her aga
was a matter of Importance to no one but
herself.
They were at coffee when she said There's
a young man coming toward us. He is look
ing at you."
The man turned. Instantly his face lighted
up with friendly smile of recognition.
"Who is it?" she asked.
A chap worth knowing; reporter just
little out Of the ordinary. I'm going to intro
duce him. You never can tell. We might
need him some day. All, Norton, how are
your"
Good evening, Mr.. Braine." The reporter,
catching sight of pair of dazzling eyes, hesi-
tated.
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CALL IN THE NIGHT.
~S~ HERE are few things darker than q
country road at night, particularly IL
4 one does not know the lay of the land
----- 1t 10 not diffinnlt To trauarss a knnwn
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RINGLING CIKCUSIS AN
,NOUNCED.

Worlds Greatest Shows and Spec,
tacie Solomon and the Queen
of Sheba' Now on way.
Official information confirms the
announcement that on Oct. 8 Ring
ling Brothers circus will give two
performances in Winston.Salem.
Many new features have been
added this year, the most notable
of which is the spectacle Solomon
and the Queen of Sheba." This
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with a cast of 1850 people, a ballet
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Fcamels and a trainload Of scenery,
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Following the spectacle. circus
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foreign and American acts new to
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plants, five girafes and a baby
zoo" The circus is transported on
SO double cars. Special arrange
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roads to accommodate the crowds
that will visit the circus from this
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Fraternity Sunday to Be Observed
BY Carolina Pythians.

The Knights of Pythias of North
Carolina, which is a strong and
growing order in North Carolina will
Eobserve the fourth Sunday in Octo-
Der as Fraternity Sunday" On this
date it has been decided to have
some minister in the towns where
the subordinate lodges are located
to preach a special sermon and
prayer will be offered especially,
that peace may soon be restoren to
War-ridden Europe.
The official proclamation was is
sued by Maj. j. G. Baird Of Char
lotte, who is at the head Of the order
in this State, and is as follows:
In view of the fact that the
United States is now the only truly
great nation not at war, with pro
found gratitude for the manifold
blessings that we as a nation are
enjoying, believing in the power of
prayer fervently offered to the God
of nations, | call upon all subordinate
lodges, Knights of Pythias, in the
domain of North Carolina, to OBJ
serve Sunday, the fourth day OF
October. as Fraternity Sunday when
all members with their families and
friends shall assemble in one of the
churches and hear a sermon from
some minister of their own choice
setting forth the beauties of the
brotherhood of man, with earnest
brayer to God that the cruel hanC
of war may be stayed and peace
in all its glory restored. j. G. BAIRD
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