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Continued from last week.

The news staggered me. Could there
he anything in what be said: II 1t
was true that Jasper Titus contemplate
ed such a quixotic move there could
be but n compelling force behind the
whim-sentiment. But not sentiment
on the part of Jasper Titus.
II cannot believe that he considers
doing such a thing" I said. rather
oiankly. "You see. II any one should
know. l am that one. He has not ap-
preached me, Of that you may be sure"
He did not appear to be interested.
my information is not authoritative.
Mr.. Smart" said he. 1T came to me
through my representatives who con.
ferred with his lawyers a fortnight ago
in regard to certain difficulties that
had existed between us. From what
they were able to gather. the idea has
taken root in the old mans head. Now.
l want to buy this place for no other
reason than to tell him that he hasn't
enough money in his possession to pur-
chase it from me. D'you see? Vanity.
you may call it. as l do. but it pleases
me to coddle it."
Very thoughtfully l strobe along be.
side him. Would l be serving the
countess i'll or we'll by selling the place
to Tarnowsy? 1t was her whim. Of
course. and it was a foolish one.
Suppose that be offered you twice
what you are to pay me for the place."
said l. struck by a sudden thought.
He laughed easily. You will not. 1t
seems. acquit me Of cupidity. Mr..
Smart. l should not sell to him under
any consideration. That Is fnal. Take
It OF leave It"
By this time we were in the rooms
once occupied by the countess. He
glanced about the apartment ~carelessly.
Deserted. ! observe" be remarked
with q queer smile.
My heart almost stood still. "Eh?
What do you mean"
III | am not mistaken. these are the
rooms once occupied by your Wallets
wife. Am / right?"
steadied myself. "She has gone
away" l said. Couldn't stand the
climate"
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SYNOPSIS.

John Bellamy Smart. unmarried and
heir to Z fortune. while abroad with his
secretary. Poopendyke. and his valet.
Britton. buys q dilapidated old castle on
the Danube. in care OF the schmicks. and
discovers q mysterious woman inhabiting
a OF h towers.
Smart fails to batter down . huge door
leading to the east wing in search Of the
fair lady. He interrupts . visit Of Amer
lean relic hunter.
Their amusing attempts to buy some Of
the castles ancient furniture result in
their discontinue and hurried departure.
Smart catches q glimpse Of his fair neigh
boris waving hair.
Another visit to the mysterious east
wing fails, but later the beautiful stran-
ger strikes up an acquaintance with the
new owner through a secret loophole.
She agrees 10 entertain him at tea.
Meanwhile he learns the history Of the
old castle from the Schmicks and receives
Q visit from a crowd Of tourists.
Refusing to be put OH by the fair chat
elaine's plea Of a headache. Smart bat.
tiers down the doors to the maiden's
apartments. N'ere a surprise awaits him.
He learns she is a rich American girl.
divorced from her nobleman husband, and
u In hiding, having kidnapped her "
baby.
The Hazards, friends Of Smart, visit
the castle. bringing with them the count
ess' husband, masQuerading as Mr.. Plea
Smart learns the villains identity.
Smart aid the n to foil her ex-
husbands attempt to nnd his way
through q secret door and tries to throw
the count of the track.
Smart dimes with the countess in cele-
bration of the departure Of the count and
other guests and she speaks Of buried
treasure.
The newspapers publish statements in
which Smart is made to a he upholds
Count Tarnowsy In everything. Smart
sends a denial.
The count invites the "fool' to lend him
500, 900 for which he offers doubtful Sc
curity. He shows resentment when the
money is refused.
Smart is informed he is in love, an i'm
preston his secretary aids in creating by
sending flowers to the countess. Bangs,
a lawyer, reports to the countess. =
Count Tarnowsy and a Mr.. Schwartz
muller visit the castle. offering to restore
ancient frescoes for $4,000. Blows are
struck. and the u draws a pistol.
The countess unfolds a plan whereby
her mother. Mrs. Titus. hopes to get hel
safely out Of the country.
Smart motors to he railroad station t.
meet Mrs. Titus. but she arrives will
her sons, C%olingraft and Jasper. by a DIFF
ferent route.
The mother and the boys establish
themselves in the castle with the SAM
freedom adopted by the countess. Smart
fearing detectives. forbids Mrs. THU
leaving the grounds.
Smart fears the n is in low
Nth Lord Amberdale. Tarnowsy kills
man in 4 due and is a fugitive.
Smart smuggles the countess and he
child out Of the country. He kisses her
and she seems to be much displeased.
She reaches America in safety and ask
Smart to follow. Tarnowsy offers to bu
the old castle.
Tarnowsy finds his baby's doll in tn
castle. buys the castle itself and the
hunts for buried treasure.
The count finds gold and jewels wort
100000. and Smart sails for America
where he meets the countess father.
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ri see." said he. but he was still
smiling. "How does your valet stand
it,"
Nicely" said I. with a conscious
blush.
Il mean the separation. of course"
Certainly. He is used to it."
Isn't it rather odd that he should
still think she is here in the castle!"
Docs he?" | murmured.
II inquired for her when ! encoun-
tered him downstairs. He said she
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plicating factors here in his own busi-
ness of finding victim for the law.
What do you say now to this, sir?"
he accosted Roleau.
Il say now, your excellency, that
yonder thief and leader of thieves,
who tried to kill me, knows all there
is to be known of the murder He can
tell, If he likes, or If he does not like.
He wanted there what we wanted
we will call it a jewel that he sought
in her gracious excellency's rooms.
He guessed that it might have value
with persons high in power in this
country. That is why he followed US;
that is why murder was done there.
They all sought something, and we
know what it was"
"You are the accused said the pre-
feet, turning swiftly to Blake, his own
decision made. What have you to
say? Why do you not speak? Con-
fess that you know the secret of yon-
der murder-the motive for which we
ourselves now know. l know you,
Blake. Your band is broken now. How
do you wish to spend the rest of your
life-would you purchase few more
moments at the price of p confession
of the truth? Perhaps that may be,
when you have tasted the dungeon
away from that drug you crave-for
few hours"
Il will confess" suddenly exclaimed
the king of the apaches, his face gray
with terror. II will tell you every
thing-only give met"
Then you killed the man in yonder
room?"
Blake tried to speak, but only nod
ded. Then at length, hoarsely, 1T is
as he said What can | gain by delay
or by denial? Give me-that! Give
nett | confess it all
What was your motive, then,
Blake?
You heard it. He told you. l
wanted what they had-the coin-the
Gretzhoffen COIN
"As to the coin, your honor" broke
IN tllp uttp NDlCc VI 'OullJ IlcuCi I'm
at this time Il submit there is no
need of examination of anyone in re-
gard to that.
The prefect looked at him, willing
to punish any who cast slight upon
his power, but knowing himself help
less. Count Frederick smiled icily in
turn.
Shall we three bid you good day,
your honor?"
The perfect bowed politely as he
might.
Count Frederick only smiled, and
turned toward the door. He stepped
back, gravely allowing Kitty Gray to
pass. After her followed the faithful
Roleau. Frederick smiled again, and
looked after the two not unhappily,
although he saw where the greater al
legiance of his former servant now
lay.
AT last, Roleau!" exclaimed Kitty,
eagerly, when finally they two were
alone at their hotel I'VE are free, all
of us-you, and |, and"
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1T is dark" said Sachio, laughing
lightly, and hesitating. What Is
there in there?"
1T might be the very torture cham
Der of old Gretzhoffen. my dear Sa-
chic, II might be the treasure cham
ber OF the king himself-the old king!
1t might be here that we're concealed
the treasures OF Gretzhoffen--is it not
true? You know OF them
81 have never heard OF them. my
dear Frederick" replied Sachio,
Not so, my friend. You have half
the coin. 1t is but counterfeit. The
true half-that half which you sought
In my quarters so feloniously-is in
possession of another
you mean that wenck-that Amer
Jean"
1t was that instant that the heavy
hand Of Count Frederick smote him
full in the face. you shall not men
tion herr" he growled; and the next
instant he had Sachio by the shoul-
ders and was thrusting him with all
his power toward the open door. 1t
had all along been his intention to i'm
prison Sachio here in the torture
chamber.
The next moment Count Frederick
felt at his back the impact OF another
man, The three struggled furiously,
Quick! Shoot HIM" painted Sachio.
"Kill him! cannot last!'
Il am not armed" cried Ladislaw-
"Let me search
Frederick felt the hands Of his new
enemy feeling at his pockets, search
ing for some weapon, and rejoiced that
he also at the moment was unarmed.
At least the conflict would be more
even now.
But they were more than match
for him. Count Frederick felt an arm
throttle him, felt his eyes almost
start from his head, felt his breath
leaving him. Slowly slipping, inch by
inch, he felt himself impelled toward
the open door. Strive as best he
could, he found himself unable to re-
sist the joint attack of these two des-
perate men.
moment later he heard the heavy
clang of the door behind him.
He was alone. He had proved tire
victim of the plan which he had
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THIRTEENTH INSTALLMENT
CHAPTER xLVI.
BY Process Of Elimination.

BY Process Of Elimination.
The weapon of the renegade leader
Blake was aimed steadily enough. But
the fraction of time in which Roleau
changed the position he had taken
saved the life of one man and cost
that of another
1t was the fellow thief, Blakes COM
rade, fresh from the rendezvous, who
fell under the bullet intended for Ro-
leau himself
Blake sprang forward, cropping un-.
der cover Of the smoke, to find the
body of his enemy, stopped, paused,
sprang back-it was not Roleau, but
his ov man whom he had slain
Roleau by this time, with no more
than a quick flash of self-congratula-
tion at his unexpected safety, had
sprung away. Blake called out to his
followers and started after Roleau. He
did not meet him at the outer open
ing, but ran into the arms of the band
of gendarmes who had followed Ro-
leau hither.
Seeing the renegade, pistol in hand,
and knowing that he had fired the
shot just heard, the sergeant seized.
upon Blake and disarmed him. The
apache leader fought with all the bit
ter desperation of his kind when cor
nered, crying aloud for help. His
cries brought others of the band, who
joined in the melee, so that the issue
for a time was in doubt as between
the lawful and the lawless-these last
two factions who were locked in strug-
gle by reason of the fortunes of the
missing coin.
At this juncture Roleau flung him
self into the conflict. His giant
strength proved such aid that finally
the sergeant and his men had sub
dued not only Blake the leader, but
others of his band. AS for Roeau he
stood grinning at the turn of events
and making no further attempt at es-
cape. Neither did the officer make
any movement to apprehend him
again.
Come with me, then, my friend"
said the officer. "You have fought
well for me. We shall see what we
shall see."
Wherefore Roleau, no longer under
espionage, went back with the
gendarmes toward the headquarters Of,
the prefecture.
Much of this was noted by Kitty
Gray herself, who arrived upon the
scene in time to witness this not un-
happy end of her own quest. Count
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CHAPTER xLVlII.
In the Torture Chamber.

Count Frederick heard them ap
proach the door, and darted around
the nearest corner. He knew which
way Sachio would go, and gave him
time to establish lead.
Sachio went straight enough for a
time, guided only by his sense OF di-
rection, but at length he halted, con
fused in the passageways which ram
fled and spread this way and that 1t
was at that moment that Frederick,
himself surprised. came upon him sud
denly. The two stood for half an in
stant, facing each other.
my dear Frederick" exclaimed
Sachio, looking his man fair in the
face with that courage which had
more than once stood him in such
good stead. How fortunate! ] was
lust on my way on an errand of the
king"
81 know something of the ways be-
low here" said Frederick. 81 have
been here often. Perhaps between Us
we may discover what you seek In
view of what so recently has passed,
1t would be easier for you to he our
enemy than our friend-is it not true,
dear Sachio?"
Sachio made no reply. They walked
forward. descending, advancing into
the darker portions of the subter'
ranean passages.
by the way. my dear Sachio." said
Frederick, at length-he had Sachio
Just slightly by the arm, and walked
abreast OF him, so there might be not
sudden treachery-'there is a room
yonder where we have long hidden
our medieva' armor of this palace
Would you like to see it? 1t is Just be
vond." .--
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CHAPTER XIX.
lie Roi S'Amuse.

II was not often in his muddled life
that Michael had so full warrant to
give rein to his impulses. He had not
noted the absence of Sachio or Lads
law. After a time, his attendants,
hesitating, told him that woman was
waiting to be admitted. Her name
was one which came to his brain now
above all others.
Admit her at once, yes-why do
you delay"
She came before him now, pale.
downcast, almost trembling. Heavy
enough had been the burden OF anx-
iety she long had carried. She had
come to the king, but she sought not
this weak kings comforting. No, she
had come hither in search of the man
on whom even the king must rely.
"Ah, mademoisele," he began, half
maudlin, you have come to us at last.
Why were you so absurdly long? We
have grieved for you, and who would
grieve the king?"
Your majesty" said Kitty Gray.
and half shuddered as she gave the
title, gazing as she did upon the bloat-
ed face of this man who's claimed to be
a king. Your majesty, you are more
than kind 10 remember so unimpor.
tant person"
"Unimportanti Do not say that
word. Unimportant-when all we have
thought of was yourself. What has
kept you away?-though / am sure
you came as soon as you could"
Yes, your majesty, as soon as
could"
And because you have heard Of
what we have done today, of how we
have routed the army of yonder Kinl
Cortislaw-it was cleverly done
mademoiselle. though do say It"
And what of him who was witt
you, your majesty"
Whom do you mean? Count Sa
chio?"
Count Sachio? Was he here, you
majesty? ! meant another"
"Ah, always you mean that other
Always he seeks to come between his
king and his kings DESIRE" said he
complainingly.
"And what is it that your majest,
desires!"
why, my majesty desires a man,
things. my dear" he replied. in yinoui
liberty. My majesty desired, a Will,
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Frederick in turn found his own
errand done. These two likewise
turned toward the Hotel de Vile. ;
Monsieur lie prefect." announced
the servant, when at last they had
reached the presence of that oflclai,
"this man"-pointing to Blake-nrea
nm this other man and tried to XIII
him That is what | do not under
stand"
The sound of the entrance OF oth'
ers at the office now attracted thelr a''
tention.
Your excellency," announced 'ne
sergeant, these others, the youhs
American-Count Frederick
The prefect turned his gaze upon
the new arrivals, himself none TOO
well pleased. He found them but COM
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CTo BE CoNTINUED.I
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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 suggested by the inscription. She Is
followed, and on arrival in Gretzhoffen
her adventures while chasing the secret
OF the broken coin begin.
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CHAPTER XVII.
To Arms.

To Arms.
Dispersed under the wrath OF their
savage sovereign, the courtiers OF Gra
hoffen were cudgeliQg their wits to
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formed He was locked in the torture
chamber of Gretzhoffen, that place OF
horror which he had reserved. for his
enemy He had failed. He had lost
all-all! He had been the cause, per-
haps, of the ruin of his country!
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CHAPTER L.
The Battle.

Sachlo and Ladislaw, as may be
guessed, allowed no grass to grow un-
der their feet as they FASTENED toward
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invIgorating to the Pale and Slckly
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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-01-21
Patrick Case Is Echoed

DENVER. Jan. 21.-Hearing be-
gan in the United States district court
here in the suit OF Leonidas Hill. a
Denver mining man. against John T.
Milliken. St Louis millionaire. for
an accounting OF funds used in the le-
gal fight TO save Albert T. Patrick
from the electric chair at Sing Sing.
Milliken and Hill are brothers-in-law,
and Patrick. pardoned after convic-
ton Of the murder OF William Marsh
Rice. is a brother-in-law of each Of
them
Hills complaint alleges that in 1907
he turned over to Milliken oil stock
now valued at from 100000 to $780,
600. as a part OF the fund to be used
in. saving Patrick. Milliken. II is
charged. has refused to make any ac-
counting TO show how much OF the
stock actually was used in the Pat
rick case.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-01-21
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ING DANDRUFF, THEN HAIR
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After washing your hair with soap
always apply a little Danderine 10 the
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Just moisten a cloth with Danderino
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STATE HOSPITAL HERE
MAY Be GIVEN FUNDS
TO BUILD ADDITION
SENTIMENT AMONG LEGIsLA.
TORS FAVORABLE TO IN
.LARGING INSTITUTION.
Pruning Hook Is Used ON Budget for
Hospital at Salcm-Members Of
Legislature VIII visit Pendleton
Soon to study Needs Of Hospital
More Pruning 70 BE Done.

SALEM. Ore. Jan. 2f.-At a Joint
meeting OF the senate and house ways
and means committees Tuesday night,
;46.545 was pruned out Of the budg-
et for the oregon state hospital at
Salem. This is in addition to over
100000 that had already been prun-
ed out by the state board OF control
And the joint committee Is not yet
through with the institution. The big
items OF salaries and maintenance
and the request for $4,000 for a
new wing for the receiving ward have
not been disposed OF.
Disposition OF these items will not
be made until after members OF the
two committees visit the state hos
pital at Pendleton. A request is made
in the budget for $1,000 for a new
addition to that institution. II was
the prevailing opinion among the
members that neither OF the requests
for new additions should be allowed
II Il is found possible to get along
without them. but II II Is decided that
one should be allowed the general ex-
pressions were that II should be for
the addition at the eastern oregon in
stitution.
The committee disposed OF all the
requests for appropriations for the
hospital at Salem. with the exception
Of the request for an addition to the
building. as stated, and the salaries
Of officers and employees, which ag-
gregate S2S5.O2O for 221 employees.
and the general maintenance. which
Is placed at s376,9sO for the two
years.
The committee went after the ap-
propriations with a sharp pruning
hook, the opposition to the appro-
priations being led chiefly by Senators
Day and La Toilette and Representa-
tive Clark.
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course she will be able TO bend he
! victim To- her viii
The Fool' is an em!ssary on al
| important foreign mission. on tn,
steamer crossing over ''The Vampire.
In some strikingly conceived scenes
manages to lighted her grip on his
already vacillating nature. BY the
I time Italy is reached THE Man" Is
completely at her feet and ready TO dc
ner bidding in everything. In heI
arms he forgets his diplomatic duties
ms wife ana his own career. The
Vampire has woven spell about him
that nothing short Of death can break
Even his child ceases 20 exert any
good influence over him. with curses
and violence he hepels all attempts ia
bring him to his senses. The YAM
pire' shrugs and smiles as she sees her
work progressing
Drink and drugs stlll further sap
his viii till, at The Vampires be-
hest he leaves his wife and child al
together 1t Is the beginning OF the
tragic end of THE Fool" The rag
and bone and hank OF hair" TO
whom he has made his prayer" toys
with him like "A tigreSs with her prey.
A smile from her sends him into the
seventh heaven. II she frowns he Is
frenz!ed with jealousy and weakly vi.
olent His fortune has slipped away
and only one friend remains to him,
fine -charactered man who tries in
vain. time and time again, to break
the chains that bind "The Vampires
miserable victim. She merely laughs
at these attempts. she knows too
well the strength and tenacity of the
web he has woven.
Ruined. broken in body and mind,
THE Fool" at the last tries to break
wrecked and blasted his life. But II
is OF no use At the end he tries to
crawl to the side of his enslaver, while
she laughs cruelty at the spectacle he
presents She sees nothing but what
is amusing In the pltiful semblance Of
manhood that begs her to free him.
kiss me, my fool" she orders, but
as he strives to reach her side he
crumples up, His tragedy is over
"The Vampire" with an inscrutable
smile looks down at the huddled shape
at her feet Tearing some crimson
roses from her corsage she scatters
the petals, like crimson drops of blood
over all that remains OF her wretched,
broken victim.
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