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The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-19
UNIVERSAL PEACE

This nation is now in the midst of a controversy as to how best to pro mote universal peace. That question we will leave for diplomats to dis cuss, but peace within nations is no less important than peace between nations and it is heavily laden with prosperity for every citizen within our commonwealth
 Many leading politicians and ofttimes political platforms have declared war upon business and no cabinet crisis ever resulted. Many men have stood in high places and hurled gas bombs" at industry; thrust bayonets into bus mess enterprises and bombarded az riculture with indifference. Party leaders have many times broken dip Iomatic relations with industry: sent political aviators spying through the affairs of business. and political sub marines have sent torpedoes crushing into the destiny of commerce. Dur ing the past quarter of a century we have fought many a duel with prog ress, permitted many politicians to carry on a guerrilla warfare against civilization and point a pistol at the heart of honest enterprise.
 No man should be permitted to cry out for universal peace until his rec ord has been searched for explosives, for no vessel armed or laden with munitions of var should be given a clearance to sail for the port of Uni versal Peace Let us by all means have peace, but peace, like charity, should begin at home.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-19
We Should Smile,

The thing that goes the father est towards making life worth while, That cost the least and does the most. is just a pleasant smile-The smile that bubles from the heart that loves it's fel low men. Will drive away the cloud of gloom and coax the sun again. It's full of worth and goodness. too, with manly kind, ness olent; It's worth a million dollars and it dosen't cost a cent There is no room for sadness when we see a cheery smile. It always has the same good luck it's never out of style; It nerves us on to try again when failure makes uo blue Such dimples of encouragement are good for me rnd you. So smile away: folks understand what by a smile is meant-It's worth million dol. lars and it doesn't cost a cent La Junta Republican.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-19
What Do You Know!

Do you know that an editor or a reporter for a newspaper can in his rounds stop and ask a hundred persons what is the news?" and ninety out of the hundred will reply. Nothing special, and yet 50 out of that number knows something that, if not found in the next paper, will astonish them greatly and disappoint them more, and per haps make them madder than hornets. Don't be afraid to lei us know it.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-19

Calvin Lewis, for tEe last two years assistant physical director of the Young Mems Christian association, has rendered his resignation to the board of direct ors of the instution, effective August 7th Mr. Lewis will leave Nashville on that date for his nome at Warrensburg, Mo. for an extended visit with relatives. Following this he will go to Springfield, Mass, where he will enter the International Y. NJ. c. A. college to take more extensive work in physical education.
 Than Smiling Jack" Lewis. as he Is known to his friends. there is no more popular instruct or and member of the Y. M. c. A., aud he has a host of friends here who will learn with sincere regret that he has served his connection with the Y. NJ. c. A Nashville Tennessean and Nashville American.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-19

Misses Mabel Wickland and Donnie Riley, J. A. Smith and Keller Lilly, accom- panied by Mrs. J. S. Bass motored to Little Rock Saturday evening.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-19
Home Coming At
 Old Austin.

The sixth annual Home coming will be held at old Austin. Lonoke County. on August 19 and 20. A number of prominent speakers have accepted invita- tions to be present and speak on thar occasion.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-19

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Harris and Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Ed wards of Cabot motored over to Carlisle Sunday afternoon.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-19
FOR SALE.

A nice little 1 room dwelling has two lots and barn, is beautifully located one block from high school. Will trade for Automobile. For par ticulars apply at this of flee.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-19

A. B Cameron. Cashier of the Daifymens Bank left Monday accompanied by his brother, Guy Cameron of Little Rock for St. Louis where they will be gone about 10 days.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-19

MT. and Mrs. ". K. Saunders Of Little Rock spent Sunday with home folks here.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-19

A. H. Bacus Is assisting at the Dairymens Bank this week in the absence of Mir. Cameron who Is in St. Louis.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-19

Miss Alice Thompson of Brink ley was visiting relatives near town last week.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-19

Marion Underwood of Stutt- gart visited his relatives E. NJ. Proctor and family here the last of the week.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-19

Roland Stallings, Mgr. of the Hazen Telephone Company was in town the first of the week on business.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-19

;. L. Ducharme was busi- ness visitor to Little Rock Tues day.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-19

MT. and Mrs. J. H. Griffin spent Sunday visiting in the country.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-19

W. H. Nichols left Tuesday for Memphis where he will at tend the convention of the South ern Merceants Association.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-19

Maurice Jessup of Little Rock visited J. H. Sims and family Sunday.
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Guy Cameron of Little Rock was here Sunday visiting relati- yes and friends.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-19

Miss Clyde Virginia Blair of Conway is speading several days here visiting friends.
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Born, to MT. and Mrs. Vernon Whitaker an eight pound boy on Friday Aug. 18th.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-19

c. c. Mitchell of Miami, Okla. left fo" his home last Friday after weeks visit with relatives here. He is a cousin of Vernon Whitaker.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-19

Deputy Sheriff, Eldon Masters of Lonoke was over on business Saturday afternoon.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-19

MT. and Mrs. c. A. Hutson spent Suneay in Lonoke.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-19

Mrs. NJ. J. Turrentiue is visit ing in Little Rock this week.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-19

Prof. E. l.. White who is visit ino relatives North of town was here Saturday,
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-19

Mrs. J. Stanley Bass spent Sunday with home folks here.
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Old papers for sale at this office.
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c. OTIS BOGLE.

of Brinkley. as candidate for Prosecuting Attorney for the 17th Judicial Circuit, subject to the Democratic primary election.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-19
For Prosecutiong Attorney

The Independent is authoriz- ed to announce
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-09-16

III have made my plans. My own regi-
ments will be faithful. The regiments
Of the king are none too faithful. The
banditti of the desert are with us. To
morrow there will be a new king in
Gretzhoffen, and that king will be-
Frederick the First"
Kitty slipped from the room. The
hall was empty. An instant later she
was out of the great entry and passing
to her car.
At her hotel once more she hurried
20 her room. Here was somewhat to
be done. She knew the plot now-all
was plain as to the intentions of Fred
erick in regard to the kingdom of
Gretzhoffen and to the monarch who
held the throne.
Your majesty" she wrote In her
rolling hand now, "the young Ameri-
can SO much honored by your gift
which is returned to your care at mid
night tonight-has by chance learned
Of plot to injure your majesty and to
lnjure the kingdom of Gretzhoffen as
WELL. Trust her to explain when op-
portunity shall come. Meantime have
the word of one who is solicitous for
your safety. Drink no wine. Beware"
Once more she telephoned to the
bureau of telegraphs, called for mes
senger, and sent her simple missive to
the king.
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i at 1t she saw face thrust out-a face
upturned towards her.
"Roleau!" she exclaimed. Can II
be possible? Roleau, help mel" Kitty
extended her arms appealingly. II am
prisoner here-they have locked me
in-there is no way out. Help mel
Roleau's own presence in the palace
she did not at the moment undertake
to explain. AS matter of fact, he
had but that day come in from the
camp of the banditti, where he had
been detained.
Wait" he cried. Il will show YOU
An iron grating, with the stairs OF
fire escape, led down directly in
front of Roleau's window. He came
out upon this, braced his legs across,
and back under the rail, and held out
his mighty arms.
Jump he cried; 1T is safe"
An instant later she was on the iron
grating and into the window, and Ro-
leau. gaunt, unshaven, smiling, her
friend and rescuer, had led her to the
door.
Come he said, and without paus-
ing for any discussion, he hurried out,
she following.
1T is late, Roleau," whispered Kitty
back to him. at is eleven o'clock
The king goes to the great ball at
midnight. Hurry, l must be there
Quick!"
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CHAPTER XII.
Before the Ball.

In her hotel, albeit something of a
subject of gossip, as she herself could
not but know, Kitty felt herself at
least safe from any such occurrences
as of late had been her lot. Roleau
still was missing.
1t was the morning of the great
black and white ball when Kitty, her
gown finally in her own possession,
stood before the tall mirror in her
rooms to give it its final proving.
The case on her crossing table now
held but a few simple rings and
brooches, trifiing things which had
been given her or which from tAne
to time she had purchased for her
self
The only thing of value which lay
upon the table was something which
she most wished to conceal, and not
to display. The broken coin-how
could she make sure that it would be
safe?
Kitty swiftly conceived a plan which
she fancied would afford greater safe
ty for the cherished coin. There was
at hand no machinery of ceremony,
even had she been familiar with it.
The simplest way is the best" said
she to herself, her lips compressed.
She sat at her desk and inclosed
the broken coin in double sheet of
paper. Upon one sheet she wrote
these few words:
Your Majesty, the young American
woman SO honored with this gift asks
Its safekeeping for little time"
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the world who wished him to drink
vine. Why? Who was that person?
Might it not be this man here-Count
rrederlck-the man whom really he
feared? If SO, would not feigned in
toxlcation serve we'll to discover the
others nature?
Reasoning thus, King Michael with
small exertiOn of histrionic art man.
aged to give an excellent imitation to
his friend OF monarch far gone in
wine. Frederick, pleading fatigue and
thirst, piled him farther, and Michael
apparently yielded, using still such
arts as served him for the time be-
ing.
When, not too long before the ap-
pointed hour of midnight, Frederick
left the palace. he left behind him as
he was assured, monarch hopelessly
fuddled.
So the lights famed on at all the
windows of the Winter palace.
Suddenly the music broke, crashed
and swept into the national air. A.
murmur went about! The king! The
dancers fastened back to the sides
OF the room. All eyes turned toward
the great entrance.
Under the festooned flags, escort
ed by his uniformed officers, himself
wearing all his decorations and CARRIED
as king should be, there appeared
King Michael Of Gretzhoffen.
The hour Of midnight struck. The
eyes Of more than one man on the
great dancing foor-including those
Of Count Frederick Of Gretzhoffen-
looked at the king amazed. Here was
no staggering monarch, maudlin in his
cups. come to make spectacle Of
himself before his people. No, he
walked straight as any. And behind
him from the street there came not |!
shouts of derision. but something OF !
welcome, Of confidence-a pitiful ex- !:
preston Of a people willing yet long |
err to endure king. :
At the kings side, her hand on his |
arm. there walked the figure of a tall ;
and beautiful woman, arrayed-as ;
were all those others present-in a |
costume of black and white-a tall ;
present recognized. A few passed the .
word, "The Americana"
The music Of the royal anthem
ceased An instant and the orchestra
broke out once more in the sensuous
strains of southern waltz. King
Michael as yet did not dance, but he
gave word that the ball should pro-
coed. A uniformed officer Of the court
now approached Count Frederick as
he stood not far removed from the
royal presence.
Monsieur, the count" said he de-
ferentially, Il have had for some
hours in my possession this package
which have not opened. 1t is marked
to be presented to his majesty at mid
night here. Do you think it should be
delivered?"
Even as they spoke the king him
self, accompanied, in accordance with
his request by the young woman who
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dispose your majesty wholly to thu
good Of his people?"
Precisely. 1t is as I would have
said 1t, mademoiselle. You Americans
are extraordinary"
Kitty took from his hand the broken
bit of metal and regarded it thought
fully
Il thank you more than I can tell
your majesty" said she, soberly. 1T
shall be my mission to find out for
your people the uncompleted message
of this coin"
A silver bell sounded afar in the
hall. announcing the approach of q
servant. An official Of the palace en-
tered and stood motionless near the
door.
What then, Andreas?"
THE Count Frederick of Gretzhof-
fen; the Count Sachio of Grahaffen."
Let them enter, Andreas."
Both gentlemen bowed deeply as
they entered and each kissed the
royal hand respectfully. Kitty ig-
nored Count Sachio and bowed but
coldly to Count Frederick.
Count Frederick, in whose mind
seemed to linger but scant remem-
brance of any unpleasant scenes in
which he had figured, smiled now, and
after the American fashion, as he
fancied, held out his hand.
Kitty could not refuse it. Quickly
she shifted the broken bit of coin
from her right hand to her left
quickly, but not SO quickly as to es-
cape the keen eyes of the man who
faced her now.
Count Sachio, you are welcome
from your kingdom to ours. l believe
you have never heard of the young
American of distinction who has como
among us of late-you have not metz"
Kitty looked calmly at the count
and made no reply.
Pas encore, votre majestic" replied
Sachio in the common language used
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had entered with him, approached
Count Frederick. He raised hand to
beckon to the official.
Your majesty" whispered Kitty
Gray, that is the package which |
myself sent you this morning-take it
quickly marked it for you at mid
night"
Shall l open it for your majesty ?"
Count Frederick bent forward polite
ly.
No. said Michael. Il know the
one who sent it. Let herself open it
noW,"
Kitty broke the simple seal upon
the plain envelope in which she had
enclosed the coin that morning. She
smiled at Michael radiantly now, and
at Count Frederick. though not "a
dainty.
The dance swept on, the crash of
reed and brass filling the arched dome
or the great salon. In through the
great doors came the cries OF those;
not splendidly CARRIED. those who;
stood without the palace--"Long live:
the king!"
But the king stood curiously regard
ing the change in expression which:
he saw on the face of the young!
American. !:
We'll, then, mademoiselle ?" said he.i
(TO BE CoNTINUED9 |:
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CHAPTER XIV.
The Ballroom

The Ballroom.
In his own apartments that evening
Michael the king had passed the time
in somewhat preoccupied fashion. Left
alone, and hence unhappy in his coun-
sels he welcomed the announcement
of the chamberlain who advised him
of the presence of the Count Sachio Of
Grahaffen, who wished to pay his com
pliments to the king.
Come then, my dear count" said
Michael to him. you are very well
come at this hour. You will have
glass of our own vintage have
cask of Lucoyen which is quite worth
while"
with all my heart" said Count
Sachio.
The attendant removed the cork
from the bottle reverently, poured
slowly, gently, the amber fluid into
the tall glasses upon the table 1t was
at that moment that King Michael be-
thought him Of certain message
handed to him but left until now un.
opened. He frowned as he looked at
the word, irreverent when addressed
to royalty, and urging haste. I'm
portant.' Is it SO? What shall do
my dear count? Throw it away?"
Count Sachio cast glance upon the
inscription.
Your majesty" said he, ut is in
the hand of lady. BY no means
throw away any letter woman
writes to you-and by no means write
one yourself Am l not good coun-
sel?"
Smiling, King Michael broke open the
small hotel seal, frowning as he did so
at what seemed to him undue familiar
ity on the part of someone, he knew
not who. But as his eyes ran over
the few lines of the message his ex-
preston suddenly changed. The words
remained deeply written on his mind.
Your majesty young Ameri-
can drink no wine."
Count Sachio looked on respectfully,
his glass arrested, naturally venturing
no comment. King Michael made no
effort to turn the conversation. He
left his wine untasted,
Indeed, our people also are grow
ing in audacity," went on Count Sachio
presently But | pledge your maj
1sty long and happy reign" He
raised his glass and waited.
Drink heartily, good Count Sachio,"
said King Michael. las for myself, ]
have dined but lately, as | said The
doctors say dreadful things to me.
You excuse me?"
He had poured but small portion
in his own glass, and raised his hand
against more.
Sachio was obliged to admit to
Count Frederick, whom now he early |
sought. that he doubted the full sue
cess of his errand.
Leave him then to me-" ex-
claimed Frederick-"he never fails to |
do as | ask. Make ready for the ball |
time presses now. l myself will /
hasten to see the king before he leaves
Tor the winter palace
Frederick, making urgent excuses
now to enter the apartments of the
king after his arrival. found the mon
arch in the same apartment, stolidly
regarding the now empty bottle of
vine.
A certain idea came to the brain
If Michael, the king. as he now ac-
the visit Of Count Fred
9rick at SO late an hour. If this
Message had warned him not to drink
there must be someone in |
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CHAPTER XIII.
A Prisoner.

Having dispatched her messages,
Kitty Gray sat alone once more in her
room. There came to her mind once
more the reflection that now she had
not even one portion of the broken
coin. AS to that which had gone to
the king, she felt fairly sure that she
might regain it. AS to that which had
been taken from her by force by Count
Frederick, she was far as ever from
its possession.
"The simplest way is the best" said
she once more. "Pll go back there
again."
Il was not so fortunate as to find
monsieur the count at home before,
she explained to the attendants who
met her at the door.
Monsieur the count has gone out
but now"
A sudden resolution came to Kitty's
mind even as a sudden flush came to
her cheek.
so? Then I will wait his coming.
If you please the apartments of mon
sieur the coup
The man IL YER, and she closed the
door An ms later she was at work
turning o he articles ON the
dresser, : here and there, look
ing this, Il that-and unsuccess-
fully. t.ess
But meantime the attendant who
had left her, anxious to be of service
to his master, sent out posthaste to
summon Count Frederick to his re-
turn. He met the count himself, and
yet another attendant, upon the point
of entering the palace. The newcomer
was talking to the count excitedly.
"Excellency, l tell you the woman
is outwitting you. She sent her half
the coin this very morning-sent it to
the king by special messenger. I saw
it felt it in the envelope, l am sure
There is some plot afoot And l
brought the news as soon as possible,
but have searched for you long"
Come" said Frederick, and he
FASTENED the more when he met the
messenger advising him of Kittys
presence in the palace.
Her search still uncompleted. Kitty
heard footsteps approaching, and
turned desperately like some trapped
animal. There was no escape-the
narrow window, as she knew, was two
stories above the court below. And
even as she stepped to the door she
met there the smiling, sardonic face
OF Count Frederick himself.
The honor is mine, mademoiselle."
said he with icy politeness. TRUE, /
had not expected you"
shamefaced, confused, for once I'M
able to make, any explanation, Kitty
could but stand and stare at him. An
instant later she heard the click of the
lock and the passing of footsteps in
me hall once more. She was alone..
she was prisoner!
she sat alone, helpless, unanswered
IN spite OF her pounding on the door,
her cries for help, until she was utter
~ weary-until the shades of night
came.
She looked at her watch. The hour
was approaching eleven. The great
black and white ball was now in prog
ress at the winter palace across the
city.
she went to the window and looked
out into the night. All the court was
aark-save one window directly below
her on the opposite side. fifteen feet
below, ten feet across the narrow
courtWay. Even as she looked down
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at court with strangers present. mot
yet" His face flushed deeply as he
lied
"Ah, very well, then it is time. At
the ball perhaps we shall all be pres
emit Mademoiselle, your invitation
shall come from us duly
Kitty took this to be her dismissal,
and with deep thanks and the best
curtsy she could muster, bowed her.
self from the room, after to be es-
corted by a grave official to her car.
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SYNOPSIS.

Kitty Gray, newspaper woman, finds in
. curio shop half Of q broken coin. the
mutilated inscription on which arouses
Of her managing editor. to 60 to the prin-
cfpality of Gretzhoffen to piece out the
story suggested by the inscription. She is
followed, and on arrival in Gretzhoffen
Of the broken coin begin.