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hins1cms, jealous OF the Other. ant
rivaling methods of richer empire
than their own, mad developed as bes
it could each branch of the servic'
| approved in modern warfare. Eacl
| had its little corps of air craft, eacf
its miniature navy, its submarines. it'
destroyers.
| Full details of all this Roleau die
not know. He knew well enough
none the less. that escape for him lay
by water and not by land.
II was night when he approached
the wharves along the Grahoffen har
| Dor front. At their anchorage lay the
dim gray bulks of the few battleships
| belonging to Cortislaw. At one of the
docks signs of activity attracted him
A yacht. a long. clean-lined vessel, q
| thoroughbred in all details, beauti
fully equipped and apparently well
| manned and differed, was getting
| ready to set out. Roleau looked at
| 1t closely. 1t bore the royal ensign.
In truth, 1t was none less than the
yacht of royalty itself.
Good morrow, SIR" said Roleau to
the captain of the yacht, before whom
he presented himself a little later. 81
see you are setting out. Would you
take passenger, one as anxious as
yourself to leave this placer"
The captain looked at this intruder
for a moment with none too much
favor.
This boat is not for charter" said
he. 1--WE are leaving, it is true, but
we offer no passage for the public"
Nor am l under charter for the
public" rejoined Roleau calmly. 81
am in high service. None the less,
am ready to pay for transportation
from this place. am careless where
you may be sailing. Ask me not too
many questions, and will not inquire
of you, my dear captain, why you are
now sailing with the kings yacht"
This bold chance thrust went home.
Roleau suspected now that the cap
tain was sailing under orders of his
own and for reasons of his own. The
man hesitated now.
WOh, tHOh, o1iu iS, at 'ChStH, VIC
have room, that is true. But as to
refugees"
Call me no refugee!" said Roleau
firmly. IT tell you, am on business
of Importance, and care little where
you go, save only that you take me
hence, / can pay"
By this time Roleau was aboard.
The captain neither welcomed him
nor repulsed him. He only shrugged
his shoulders, and accepted some
coins which Roleau placed in his
hand.
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CHAPTER LII.
BY Land and Sea.


| In the confusion which followed the
retreat of the Grahoffen troops upor
their own capital, Roleau found him
self swept away from the officer who
first had taken him in charge.
Roleau, not unused to scenes OF VIC
lenee, had himself well in hand, and
now studied his situation calmly, find
ing 1T somewhat to. his own advantage.
He say that he now had better oppor-
tunity for escape than at any time
before.
Resolved at last, he slipped away be-
yond his guards, and made of through
the city, not to the westward toward
the plain which lay between the two
cities, but to the east where lay the
water front OF Grahoften.
The desert which lay between thes,
two little kingdoms ran far to the
southwark in barren peninsula, on
either side of which swept the blue
sea- Each kingdom. therefore, might
be said to have a seaport as good as
the other, although that of Gretzhof-
fen lay closer to the Mediterranean
Nevertheless the Grahoffen
harbor was an ample one, and here
all the tiny navy of the little kingdom
ay--beyond the avi; ton grounds
where the scanty corps of that serv-
ce sometimes held their maneuvers.
Al may be seen, each Of these little
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" A.
of

| ployed into action in regimental front
the leader cheering his men on into
the charge. They met the advancing
infantry of Grahoffen, many of them
| with their rifles unloaded, depending
upon the bayonet-met them, and
rode them Gown. The line of assault
unsuspecting this new resistance, re
coiled and turned.
Kitty had pressed forward behind
the column which now pushed back
the advance of the enemy.
The plan of Count Frederick was
completed. But as TO Count Freder-
ick, where was he? She found him
at last, surrounded By a little group
of his men, who supported him as he
lay.
What do you here, mademoiselle?
said he. "Retire at once. This is no
place for you
"You are alive! You will recover" "
Kitty Gray was on her knees beside
him.
Frederick essayed to rise, but fell
back for a moment. "Giye me a mo-
ment's time," said he. lam not hurt.
The shell came close, but my horse
saved me, l suppose. I am but slight
ly wounded. think it was the shock
of the explosion. l was dazed for an
instant. Where are my men? Come,
let me upi"
"Your men are on ahead, Count
Frederick" replied Kitty Gray; too
far for you to catch them up now.
Come, you must rest Come with
me-"
with you, rnademoisclle?" she
heard him say. He staggered to his
feet.
But now-and her woman's heart
admiring ever the strong and 'reso-
lutte, rejoiced to. see it-Count Freder-
ick's gaze was turned not to her but
toward the front where the fighting
lay.
"My men," said he. Look at them
the royal reserves! Who brought
them on? We have won! They are
broken. The battle is ours, after ALL"
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treasure. l myself have been in tina,
room. / have been beneath the walls
4 know the very place where that
secret is concealed. Look, we have
all the coin-and even IL this half is
counterfeit, their half, the true half
though 1t be, is no more than half
They cannot read the riddle of their
own treasure. and yet we know it.
Who, then. has won this battle?
Riches are needful for any king With
out the secret which we ourselves
hold, what may they hope? No. not
all is yet lost, your majesty"
The old king turned upon him his
burning eye. Count Sachio." said
he. you have disappointed me time
and again regarding yonder coin; yet
after all. of all my noblemen, you
have been the most successful. for
surely you brought to us the secret.
That is true. At one time we had all
the coin. Long we have had half the
coin. Today we held it all in our pos
session, and We still hold it. Bring
me the coin. want to examine both
halves once more with my own eyes"
1T is well. your majesty. will go
get both halves, We will compare
them"
Count Sachio FASTENED to the room
where on his return from the battle
field he had changed his dusty apparel.
His tunic and trousers lay where he
had left them. Evidently his orderly
had fed.
Count Sachio took up the trousers
and thrust a hand into a pocket. He
knew where he had kept the coin, in
his little leather folding portemon-
maize. But he withdrew his hand and
looked at it curiously. The blank look
on his face remained as he felt quick
ly in other pockets of the same gar
ment. as he searched nervously
through every pocket of the tunic
which he had discarded.
When Count Sachio returned to his
king he was in deep pallor; conster-
nation sat on his face.
'Wen, well. Sachio!" demanded that
iiOudi Cu, teolily. Ou nave OH SOul
face now the same look which I have
learned to know. But surely you have
not failed. Come, let me see it."
II cannot. your majesty. 1t is
gomez"
Gone? Yet you had it,"
Eyes, your majesty. Both halves-I
had them both. You yourself gave
them III my keeping on the field. 1
was responsible for them, that is true.
But, see here where / hid them-ev-
erything is empty now. They have
been taken away by someone. And
who could have known of it?"
A silence fell upon the group.
"Stay!" added Sachio little later
there was a man, prisoner. who
was brought to me just before our re-
treat began-the man named Roleau."
Find that mani said Cortislaw,
coldly, returning savage eye upon
Sachio.
The prisoners taken by the Grahof
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there along the water front, giving
| this order and that.
in the kings name!" one mar
cried
| 1t was, indeed, in the kings name
| for now, shallow though was his dis
guise, none less than Cortislaw had
| joined Sachio in this last pursuit OF
the evasive coins. Hurried inquiry
had convinced Sachio that Roleau had
made his escape in this direction.
AS for Cortislaw. he ragged.
at is nothing, your majesty" re-
joined the dauntless Count Sachio
"All is not ended till all is done. We
shall not let them evade us. Come,
we have craft of our own. Here are
some of our fast boats. Would your
majesty dare the submarine?"
Il dare anything that another man
dare" rejoined Cortislaw savagely.
Quick, then-order the first boat
ready"
Now in truth the nobleman and his
sovereign were to embark in novel
undertaking. The long, slim fish
nosed craft, with its upright peri.
scope, received them. They heard the
hatch closed firm above them, heard
the singing of the air pumps and saw
the gay Opaque wall of the water, not
below them, but around them, above
them, as at length the craft, obedient
to the command of it's officer, slid out
from its slip into the harbor and head
ed forward after what had been
pointed out to it as its prey.
Part of the time submerged, most of |
he time just breaking the surface with |
he deck, they spef on.
When at length, with matches open |
Ind access given to the deck, they |
ped on, unsubmerged, close upon
heir quarry, none of them at first
leard the curious humming which
anne on from the rear, none for the
moment saw the vast shape which ap-
roached from behind them and above.
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SYNOPSIS.

Kitty Gray, newspaper woman, finds in
q curio shop half of a broken coin, the
mutilated inscription on which arouses
her curiosity and leads her, at the order
of her managing editor, to go to the prin-
cipality of Gretzhoffen to piece out the
story suggeste by the inscription. She is
followed, and on arrival in GretzhoffeD
her adventures while chasing the secret
of the broken coin begin.
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CHAPTER LII.
RoIeau, the Spy.

| noiC0Ir Tic 0Pys
In all these rapid events of the last
few hours Roleau had been left quite
to his own resources. His mistress
had slipped away from him without
| his knowledge. Count Frederick was
gone, he knew not where. He guessed
| rather than knew that each of therl
might be seeking the other That
meant, according to his reasoning,
that they must be at or near the royal
palace. 1t was thither Roleau at
length turned his own footsteps.
Discovered at last through the notice
attracted by his lack of uniform, he
was halted by an officer, who brought
him forthwith to the commander of
the army, none less than Sachio, who
sat close to the king, watching the
progress of the battle.
General" said the officer to Sachio,
here is a man who was trying to
get through our lines. What shall we
do with him? We think perhaps he
is a spy"
$50, fellow, You are here again ?"
he said, grimly. Il know you, yes,
well enough. We have met more than
once before now. l recall you at my
lodging, and elsewhere. What do you
here? Where is she, your mistress,
the young Americana"
"Yonder somewhere, excellency,"
said Roleau, pointing toward the pal
ace.
Take him away, lieutenant, and
keep him safe until call for him.
1t was thus that Roleau remained
for a time unobserved, but was ulti-
mately caught in the general rout of
King Cortislaw's armies. 1t was night
when finally the rout ended under the
walls of Grahoffen itself.
Cortislaw was an old man when he |
1ad started out that day. Since morn
ng he had aged yet a dozen years.
Nothing was left to himi The end
If his life's dream WAS at hand.
Courses Upon an thiugss" exclaimed
i'd Cortislaw, at last, sweeping level
lance under his bushy gray brows at
ds courtiers. "Once more they have
moved too much for us. 1t was my
ne remaining chance"
None dared raise voice against the
vrafh of the broken king. After a
ime, he went on:
What use, then, Count Sachio, was
heir coin, after all? We had 1t, and
'e lost"
Count Frederick told me, your ma
,sty," began Sachio. that what we
ad was only counterfeit. He said
g gave 1t to the king of Gretzhoffen I
| a bit OF deceit for purposes of his ,
wn It read the same-that may be
worm. ITS errand should have been +
e same. But as to our victory 8
ok, it was counterfeit" q
YES" said Cortislaw, slowly, count 8
at not for us, but against US. / say b
q cursed coin is bewitched-it is in II
o service of Gretzhoffen, not our (,
vn. 1t is the evil spirit of our own D
ngdom, that / will be sworn" h
But" said Count Sachio, after q a
ne, "the end never is till all is done Ia
'ue, we have failed at arms, your W
ajesty, but after all, that does not ic
'ect the existence Of the Gretzhoffen
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fen men, more by chance than plan
in their own tempestuous retreat,
had been grouped under loose guard
in the rear compound of the Grahoffen
palace. 1t was with them that Roleau
had been confined. Thither Count
Sachio now turned his steps. Hastily
he inquired of this officer and that. of
this prisoner and that.
Once more the spy Roleau had es-
capped!
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CHAPTER LlV.
Bv Air and Water.

BY Air and Water.
Roleau Weakened at dawn. The
ripple of water was in his ears. The
yacht was under way. Soon it was
out Of earshot of all that went for
ward at the wharves. None aboard
might know what meant the little
group of men who hurried here and
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-02-19
Michigan Democrats
lDdOrSH President

Lansing, Mich, Feb. 16-Michi-
gan Democrats nominated by ac-
clamation a ticket for the spring
election and Endorsed, in most en-
phatlc terms, the administration of
President Wilson at their state
convention here today. The plat
form adopted commended the
stand of President Wilson on the
ship purchase bill ard denounced
the Republican opposition to the
measure as being un-American and
against American prosperity. The
platform pledged President Wilson
the support of the Michigan dele
CATION for denomination and re-
election.
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A BROOM FACTORY

Parties from Triton visiting in
Fitzgerald last week were i'm
pressed with the broom factory at
that place and there is possibili-
ty that we will have one here.
Such a factory requires little
capital and the goods MANUFACTURE
ed are as staple as sugar. The
product offers another side crop
for farmers who care to grow
broom-corn and the price paid is
said to afford the grower a nice
profit.
Such factory would give Tiff
ton another industry and would
keep more money here that is now
being sent away from home, be-
sides affording employment to
many people that need it.-Tifton
Gazette.
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Can Secure
COrdGle Franchise

Mr.. H. S. Baggs of the A. B, 6
A. is in receipt of a telegram from
parties wishing to dispose of the
Cordele franchise in the Georgia
State League. The base ball fans
of the city might get in touch with
Mr.. Baggs and get in on the
ground floor. The telegram stated
that the franchise can be had for
$1,000; $3.50 cash and $3.50 in notes
inclusive of all contracts with
players etc. An option on three
of the players has been sold to
Charleston, S. c. for $1,000 which
If taken up, would pay for the
franchise.
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Motorcycle Show
on WashinstOn's Birthday
Indian Agent to Hold Spe-
cial Display of New
Models.

Because of the strong local
interest in motorcycles, Feb. %
has been selected by the Hendee
Manufacturing Company. Spring
field, Mass. makers of the well
known Indian Motorcycle, as
one of the desirable points of
the initial Indian Day display,
Feb. %, Washington's birthday.
L. Il. Dickerson, : local dealer
will have on exhibition dupli-
Gates of the new models which
were the sensation of the big
New York and Chicago Shows.
The store will be open all day,
and each visitor will receive a
handsome catalogue of the 1915
Indian.
In a season marked by a scar
city of important Mechanical
Developments, the Indian stands
out as the standard bearer Of
nine big Developments. The
Little Twin is the pioneer of its
type, and the most advanced
lightweight model ever offered.
In the development of igni-
ton and lighting forming one
instrument. the Indian blazes
the way with the Magnetic Gen
orator which has excited the adj
miration of electrical experts.
Everyone is cordially invited
to attend the Indian Day open
ing and inspect the new models.
Riders of all makes are equally
welcome. 1t will mark the Off
cial opening of the riding season,
and the best motorcycle display
of the year.
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Local News Items

Mr.. VIM. Hubert and daugh-
ter. Miss Vera have returned
from Stromsburg Neb.
Mr.. Guy Robertson returned
from Five Points, Ala, where
he was called on account of the
death of his mother.
Mrs. Mary L. Saxon, of Con-
nersville, Ind, is visiting her sis
ter Mrs. EIlars. Together they
made on enjoyable trip to Florida
last week, Mrs. Ellars taking two
days of well earned vacation
from school.
Mrs. A. F. LeGost and two
sons, Urban and Frank, of New
York City are the guests of Mrs.
j. B. Wall.
Rev. Walter Anthony of Cor.
dele will preach at the Central
Methodist Church Sunday morn.
ing.
The Public is inyited to a tie
the opening of the Carnegie Lii
brary next Monday afternoon and
evening. Members of the Wo-
mans club will be in attendance
during the day to entertain the
visitors. Everybody is welcome.
Spalding No. A rose seed,
Irish potatoes. Best for this
section. Plant now. For sale
at Bee Hive Gro. & Seed
Store. Phone II.
Neutrality is a good thing as
long as it floats.
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Oyster Shell
Lime Fertilizers

200 pound sacks only 75cts or
1850 per ton, the best cheapest
product to put on your lands
broadcast to sweeten the soil and
make it produce what it should;
everybody that has ever used this
on their lands has got the best OBJ
tainable results. "Buy a ton of
OYSTER SHELL LIME" Car
lot Just received.
Dodd Supply Company.
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WANTED

200 bushels Corn in shuck, 10
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10 AutOists

l have purchased the Cadillac
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former place on E. Magnolia to
the Main street Garage on account
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Observation-Disclosures
Prayer Meeting
Central Christian Church.

February q. $50 p. M.
Leader-W. G. Smedley.
Subject-Favorite Chapters Of
the Bible and Why? Song.
% Psalm in Concert.
Prayer by DR.. r. M. Hall.
Song.
What Chapter do you find help.
full in time of temptation?-J. M.
Davis.
In time of sorrow?-Mrs. Helen
Maldoon.
In time of doubts?-Ida Nc.
MILAN.
In time of rejoicing Mrs. L.
A. Turner.
Favorlte chapters and why
Mrs. Jackman, DR.. Hall, Mrs. r
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Sentence Prayers.
Open Discussion.
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when a fellow tells you he
wouldn't be rich if he could"
it's a safe bet he is on a still hunt
for easy money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-10
KENTUCKY STAKE
 WON BY bACELU Other Races Feature Day at Lexington Grand
 Circuit

Lexington, Ky. october e.-The Pastime stables Bertini colt, Bacelii, won the 3sth renewal of the Kentucky stake for s-year- old trotters the chief event on the Grand Circuit card this afternoon. The Dinner stakes, sweepstakes affair arranged for W. A. smiths Blngens Daughter. A. B. Coxs Ettle Dillon and J. O. Winston's Sunloch, resulted in straight heat vic- tory for Sunloch. Bingen's Daughter failed to start.
 The 2:16 pace carried over from yester- day, when Peter Worthy won the second heat, was captured by Peter Worthy. who easily defeated Charlie C.. winner of the first heat yesterday.
 Cox drove Earl Jr, to victory in the 2;05 pace after losing the first mile to Fred Russell.
 Ames Albingen, under a good drive by Mcdonald made straight heat race of the 2:1s trot second money going to Judge Jones, driven by Pop" Geers.
 Because of the cold weather. Peter Volo, 2:o2, did not start to lower his rec ord.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-10
ASTOR CUP RACE WON
 BY GIL ANDERSON
..ssss.ss....ss.s.... .....s.sssssssssssssss

forced out of the race because of engine trouble, there was not one untoward in- cident to mar the contest Twenty of the speediest automobiles in the world had entered. but before the race was finished more than half the drivers, including many favorites. had been forced cut
 The weather was ideal, With the cup. Anderson's share in the cash prizes was S2o.0o0. Both Anderson and Tom Rooney, who finished second. beat the former worlds record. Rooneys prize was SlO,Ooo.
 After Anderson, the finlshers were: Tom Rooney, second. S:25:2a. beat the former worlds record of s:s5 ;25 .ss: average speed log 19 miles an hour. Ed ODonnell third, 3:S9:55, b minutes and 1s seconds behind Anderson; average speed e5.i5 miles an hour.
 O'Donnell's push to the front furnished one of tho most exciting features of the last 50 miles of the race. As far behind as fifth and seventh place in the first 800 miles. he moved Into third place dur ing the last 10 miles. Bob Burman was third at S46 miles, or four miles from the finish, when engine trouble forced him to stop.