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CHAPTER Il.
The Big Assignment.

Kitty Gray did not go to her usual place for luncheon that day. Instead she hurried into a nearby delicatessen shop and bought a sandwich. which she put in her handbag. After this she hurried on back to the office. Ar rived there. without ceremony she went again to the desk of the city edi- tor. and silently laid down before him her empty purse her antique fan, her sandwich and her broken coin. Cutler looked up with professional calm.
 "Yes, Miss Gray? Why all this or derly array of fresh and interesting objects?"
 That is my story" said she.
 What makes you think so? Are you seeing things, Miss Gravy"
 Look here"
 Kitty picked up the coin and showed it to him.
 See. 1t is broken quite across-more than a third of 1t gone. The inscrip- ton is Latin. It is not so much what Is on the coin-it Is what Is of of it. Perhaps 1t commentaries something"
 "Commemorates what, Miss Gray?" "Precisely-what? That's the story!"
 By Jove!" Cutler was studying at the inscription. Sub means under what does it say?-under the bam- boo tree?"
 No, under the sidewalk or the 'fiagstone.' or floor" Underneath tk> fagstone' or pavement or 'foor'-'in the angle or 'corner'-whatever that may be- chamber of torture'-'room of tor ments'-whatever 1t is-'there will be found treasures'-'of the king'-'of -"
 "-'Of Gretzhoffen. concluded Kit ty Gray. You have not forgotten all your Latin, have you. Mir. Cutler? There is story for you-if we can only dig it out. There'd be an assign ment, wouldn't there? I'd rather do that than society in the summer time"
 Billy Cutler, time.tried news man, grown thin and grim and gray in the
  thought. Wait a minute. please,' said he at length, and rose to leave the room.
 Kitty did wait anxiously enough, for what reason she could not tell, She sat at her own desk, the mysterious broken coin tight clutched in her hand. It seemed an hour before she saw the slender form of the city edi- tor returning from the door which led to the office of the manager and pub fisher of the Evening Star He looked at her thoughtfully as he approached He held out a check. Three thousand dollars!" Kitty Gray's eyes grew larger. Expense money. Three months vacation. Full powers as missionary plenipotentiary of the Evening Stcr to Gretzhoffen, ambassadress to any old place you happen to think of, Miss Gray. never knew the old man to go on his head before, but he has this time"
 Plugging at her heart the swift feel ing that she was leaving her usual modest and safe line of life to ad. venture upon something perhaps fate ful--perhaps indeed fatal--Kitty Gray. sober.faced. turned from the door of the Evening Star and walked slowly toward the corner where customarily she took her car for home. She entered her apartment. cast one
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CHAPTER V.
The Encounter.

 Meanwhile, during the interview Kit ty Gray had with the American consul scene of other import was enacting elsewhere in the GretZhoffen capital. In the interior of white marble fronted palace. perhaps mile or so distant from the humble quarters of the American consulate, tall, dark, imperious man was pacing up and down restlessly, his eyes now and again turned upon the door of the great apartment. as though he expect | ed someone to enter. At length the door did open. A soft-footed servant | appeared.
 Monsieur Roleau, excellency," he announced.
 What. Roleau!" exclaimed the tall man impetuously. as the visitor en- tered. What has kept you? The ship docked hours ago. And have you got it? Come, come. mani" The individual addressed as Roleau bowed deeply. "Excellency." he said, T came as soon as l could be sure would not be watched He was a man of dark complexion, of strong and sturdy build. of broad shoulders and deep chest-a man half a giant, one would have said-but his eyes dropped as they met the stern gaze of him he addressed, as though he might have been his master. You found it-you succeeded, then tell mel"
 Excellency-sire-ye The newcomer extended hand which trembled slightly. T swear it was in this bag"-he was offering a little chamois bag tied with ribbon at the top-a bag which apparently had been once suspended by the broken silk cord attached to it.
 You say it was in this bag-then why not now?"
 The tall man caught the little re- | ceptacle from the others hands | ripped 1t wide-shook out the con- tents. There fell into his hand upon the table near which he stood, only a | few trinkets of a woman's toilet-a | little dainty handkerchief-a coin. yes, coin.
 The tall man held this up in his hand. his face distorted with rage.
 What, a half-dollar of their cursed money Curse you!" He half shrieked, and as he did so flung the piece full | in the others face, with such violence that the skin broke under its i'm pact.
 The coin!" went on the eAraged speaker-"what do you mean? Do you mock me. Frederick. your real mon arch? You shall die for this. You have failed-you have not found it. you have lost it."
 His own eyes half starting from his head in his anger. he strode forward and caught the throat of Roleau in his two mighty hands. shaking him as he would have shaken child.
 "Go!" he said. and flung him toward the door.
 | It was as Kitty Gray, after leaving the American consulate, was speeding to ward her hotel in her hired vehicle that she caught sight of man stag |
 | gering from the side entrance of a great mansion house of white marble front. He seemed to have escaped from some calamity--from an attempt ed robbery or murder Without paus ing to ponder upon propriety. she halt ed her vehicle and sprang out, hasten ing over to the sufferer, who stood at the edge of the curb.
 What is wrong?" said she. You are in trouble-you are hurt! Shall take you home-to some hospital to the hotel? Come in, you are vel come"
 The man looked at her mutely, he's itating.
 Come. will carry you where yor like" She had him by the arm now and unsightly as hs seemed. hurrist
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chamois bag was worthless-it had held only a kerchief, a bit of powder puff, perhaps little silver-nothing more. Her real treasures-she knew where they were now.
 The captain was outraged at what he learned when at length she gained admittance to his cabin. With marine precision. he acted at once. From that time on all through the voyage, a passageway which led to Kittys state room.
 No trace of any other robbery could be found. nor any clue by which the intruder could be identified.
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was their oyster, and they opened 1t and scraped the she'll
 Now. in case the Count Frederick, the big plunger, or his man Grahame or the little King Michael the Sec. ond, should ever get hold of the re. maining clue to the whereabouts of old King Michael's treasury-pouf, you know what would happen then There would, Miss Kitty, to quote a certain American ballad, be a hot time in the old town in that case"
 Its a story" said Kitty Gray, draw ing long breath. But troubled light came to her eyes at the same time How will fellow dig 1t out?" she asked whimsically.
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glance about the first little room, and

glance about the first little room, and then paused.
 The rug in the hall was turned over at one cornef-was it by accident? The pictures all hung on the walls, yet several were askew, and-the lit tie wall-safe back of one of the pie tures-which had held some small ob- jects of little value. an old daguerreo- type or two, some silver spoons, a few gold pieces which she had cher ished-had been broken open. It's contents now lay upon the floor. Amazed, Kitty stopped and picked them up, one by one. Nothing was missing-even the gold coins were there. Nothing had been harmed. But who had done this, and why?"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-10
Daily Grain Letter.

Furnished by hanson Bros, Co,
Masonic Temple. Phone 1881
Chicago. Aug. 0.-Wheat-Y ester
days report had the effect of frighten-
ing a few weak holders and encourag-
ing hears to greater aggressiven esS
The result was an early decline OF
about cent a bushel in wheat The
volume OF buying increased as the
market declined, and at inside prices,
commission houses bought in fairly
liberal quantities. The prospects of
rain in the west and reports of excess
rainfall already in western Kansas
combined with export news to bring a
sharp recovery.
Corn-The expectation Of a sharp
break in the entire list led to general
selling Of corn on the part OF locals
The action of wheat was reflected in a
sharp recovery in corn and fair gains
for all deliveries. Today's receipts. like
those OF yesterday. were liberal but
his was less than the early estimate.
Shippers and industries readily absorb
ed the few cars that were not applied
on previous contracts. The improved
demand in Liverpool and high Argen-
tina freight rates are reflected in
Song cables.
Il Oat-An improved, export demand
for oats strengthened the cash market
which reacted favorably on the price
of futures. Nearby delivery Showed
the greatest strength. gaining five
Fights of a cent for the day, while the
later months were about one-fourth OF
a cent higher. Official stocks OF stan
slard cats in store showed only 5000
bushels and these were cancelled for
shipment today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-10
NOTORIOUS spy DIES.
Richard Won MiIIar, Who Posed
Count, Expires Still Unidentified.

Richard Won Millar, Who Posed ~
Count, Expires Still Unidentified.
Denver Aug. 1O.-The death of Rich
ard Won Millar, self-styled count and
man Of mystery. which he sought
rather than have his identity revealed
through a criminal trial, came to him
yesterday at the county hospital. He
died leaving unrent the mantle Of
mystery which covers his past. He
had not regained consciousness since
he eluded deputy sheriff Wednesday
and leaped from train travelling fifty
miles an hour while being brought to
Denver for having passed alleged bogus
checks.
His death leaves the investigation
by the authorities concerning, him still
complicated, though additional infor-
nation giving further strength to
the belief that he was a German spy
was obtained by them this morning.
1t developed that Won Millar was q
companion Of Paul Schwab, nephew Of
Charles Schwab, steel king, In Milwau-
kee, and that he was entertained roy
ally by German families Of prominence
in that city. He was guest of the
exclusive Deutscher Club OF Milwau-.
kee and was accepted as a count.
ACCORDING TO the tOU
Millar left Milwaukee leaving Paul
Schwab to pay for an expensive auto
mobile he had stood security for as
favor to the count" and had left also
other financial obligations which
caused a search to be made for him by
detectives. In Milwaukee he had had
open entree to the best clubs and the
best homes, and had been wined and
Al hnr - IL
he was in Denver before he left leaving
an unpaid board bill Of $500 at the
Brown Palace hotel and two worthless
checks.
One who may be called upon to make
Won Millar is Mrs. Robert Guy, daugh-
from whom. signed Marie. were found
in the baggage Of the mystery man.
Mrs. Guy explained one letter by say
ing she met Won Millar on a train in
California. that he proved to be .
charming entertainer and that he asked
her and her brother Hans to go to
dinner with him. He also asked for
her photograph, which she promised
him.
Addresses Of prominent Germans in
other cities also brought denials Of
their knowledge that they knew Won
Millar.
1t is declared by all who knew Won
Millar that there is little doubt that
he was formerly an army officer, Or
that he was a man of good birth and
education. He came to Denver armed
with letters of introduction to social
leaders. He had been gone from Dem
yer four days when he was arrested
at Salt Lake City on the request OF the
hotel management.
Then after he had lain at the hos
pital unconscious two days. a Denver
woman declared she knew Won Mi.lar
and that he was not an imposter. She
said she had met him and his mother
in Berlin ten years ago, and that
shortly after that he was dismissed
from the army because Of an unfortu-
nate love affair. Her Identification
of him helped to make the case more
mysterious.
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Chicago Horse Market.

Chicago, Aug. 10.-A fair run OF
horses arrived for the Monday market.
but traders were looking for rather
liberal receipts as army horse orders
are large and the demand can well axe
care of the offerings. Army horse in
spectors are operating on a large scale
at present and declare they will need
large number of horses, but are not
willing to pay very attractive prices. as
the supply at Chicago and elsewhere
has been very large. They are willing
TO take the crop OF horses. but expect
little concession when the supply is
larger than demand calls for.
Inspectors have discontinued their
work at country points and will con-
fine their trading to larger markets
one of them being Chicago. and in this
way they expect to facilitate their
work and will be able TO obtain the
same number of horses Commercial
trade was fair-toned on the opening
days trade. Shippers were in market
for some horses of good quality and
arrivals moved generally at steady
rates. The army horse demand is the
mainstay Of the market at present. az
the contracts are calling for horses OF
nearly all weights except tho extreme
heavy and the under weight stuff.
Mondays arrivals were estimated at
1900 head. against 1879 week ago.
ae7 year ago, and $50 for the same
day two years ago.
Poor Choice
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HONOR PRISONERS ESCAPE.
Men Who Were Good Under Warden
Allen Think Pledge AnnulIed.

Chica go, Aug. 10.-Revision of the
muster roll of honor prisoners at
Joliet penitentiarv has been ordered by
Governor Dunno as q sequel TO the
escape from the prison farm of three
convicts who had given their word Of
honor" pledge 10 Edmund NJ Allen,
former warden.
Acting Warden Lawrence Ryan. who
has had only a few weeks Of prison
experience. Is striving desperately to
convince the men who promised Allen
to keep the faith" that their word
also was given TO Governor Dunno, and
the state. A double force of guards
has been assigned to the farm. The
men are being told that the continu-
ance Of the system depends upon
themselves.
All guards in charge of the farm
from which the men escaped have been
suspended by orders of the governor
and members of the board of trustees
were dispatched to the prison last
night to remain until an Investigation
is completed.
Reports of restlessness among the
$50 honor" men and fears that gen
eral walk out might ensue have led 70
orders for special precautions.
Escape During Night.
The three escaped convicts stole
AWAY Sunday night under cover OF
darkness. Their absence was not noted
for an hour Then an alarm was sent
out. They are:
David Anderson, sentenced for life
for the murder Of Patrick Callahan, {
Chicago policeman, in 1908.
Harry Patterson. of Vandalia. indie
terminate sentence up TO twenty years
c. E. Barlow. Of Bloomington indie
terminate sentence from one to ten
years fer burglary.
Anderson. the "lifer.'' is supposed e
have led his companions to Chicago
Acting Warden Ryan says he has little
top. of the return of the fueitives.
Anderson received permission to go
swimming Sunday night" he said. He
started for swimming hole near the
honor farm. The others pretended to
be sick and went for breath of fresh
/ air. When they did not return in ar
hour. the guards became suspicious
and the alarm was given
/ Friends of Mr.. Allen, the form -
/, warden. insist the escapes demonstrate
/ that the warden's personality was
| largely responsible for the successful
| operation Of the honor system al
/ Joliet. The men at tire farm gave tflei1
word to Allen that they would not at
| tempt 10 escape The prison grape
vine PASSED along the story that Aller
| has resigned as the elimination of Z
! political fe11d. It was echoed out at The
/ honor farm. where on Sunday a groui
| If the pied ged convicts We're TALKING
/ ST o,o,-a my word RI Allen" remark eC
! Anderson. I'm not going to pass Ut
a chance like this now that the big
/ fellows gone
Same here" said Barlow, the con
victed burglar.
Me. too" echoed Patterson, sent VI
for theft.
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Chicago Produce.

Chicago, Aug. 10.
Butter-Higher; creamery, goa 241a.
Eggs-Higher; receipts, 9,34S cases:
at mark, cases included, I5@11l2;
ordinary hrsts, 1515 I161a; firsts,
northern, 17s as.
Cheese-Steady; daisies, IL twins,
new, 132 Oil; Young Americas 151a;
long horns, 1914; brick, Il.
Poultry-Alive. higher; fowls, 1872;
springs, 1911.
Pork-Cash 1890.
Lard-Cash S.07k.
Ribs-Cash s.75G9.ts
Rye-No. 2, LOS.
Barley-650 SO.
Timothy-5.5097.1o
Ciiover-s.25 @13.5o
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plenty "a Eat: Not So Poorly on.

Seaford. Del, Aug. 3.-People in Kent
and Sussex counties. this state, altho
unable to attend the theater frequent
~. or look at the big league baseball
games. are enjoying life very much this
summer. With the ocean and bay close
by. automobile picnics are in order,
while the camp meetings, which are be-
ginning now, to continue for the rest OF
the summer, are ready to furnish all
potatoes. Is cents a basket.
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Range Of Chicago Grain Prices.

chicago, Aug. II.
September opened at 1868;
highest, 1915; lowest, 1863 closed.
1918. December opened at l.06i X;
closed. LOSS.
corn-September opened AZ 737s;
highest, rs; lowest, 73A; closed, 747s,
December opened at $685. closed, 81.
Oat-Septenber opened at 3sas;
highest, 397s: lowest, 3S5s: closed,
391s. December opened at 3914; closed,
ss7s.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-10
LEAVES ESTATE TO SCHOOLS.
Religious and Education institutions
To Receive Lindaren Wealth.

Chicago, Aug. 10.-The bulk OF the
81 .o5o,O0o estate left by John r. Lind
gren. late vice president OF the State
pank of Chicago, goes to religious and
educational institutions, according to
his will, which was approved in court
today. Among the beneficiaries are
Northwestern University, Evanston,
ILL., Tho widow, who renowned her
dover rights, and daughter. receive
annuities of $4,000 and $4,000 respec-
lively, and certain specific bequests.
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CHICAGO Grain Close.

Chicago, Aug. 10.
wheat-No. . red, l,l4Ql.15; No. 2
hard, 1,2i91.24.
corn-So yellow. aoas1; No. 4
yellow. 1874 q 50.
oats-No. white 4794es4; old,
511? as; standard, 57i2.
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Grain Trade News Items.

FURNISHED by hanson Bros & Co,
Masonic Temple Phone 1881
Primary receipts-Wheat 100000;
shipments, $4,000.
Corn receipts-sos, 900; shipments,
$4,000.
Oats recetpts-5ss,o 900; shipments.
100000.
Cearances-whea and -four, 49,
900: corn, 5000; oats. 1000.
Northwest receipts Minneapolis,
ISL: Duluth, II: Winnipeg, 80.
Chicago receipts-Wheat, $50: corn,
90; oats, 17o.
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HOGS GO higher
ON LIGHT RECEIPTS
RECEIPTS FOR DAY LESS NUMER.
Gus THAN TRADE HAD REA-
SON TO EXPECT.
ADVANCE OF 5 AND 10
CENTS FOR ALL GRADES

Outbreak Of Foot and Mouth Disease
Near Chicago Has Little Effect on
Cattle Trade-Buyers Of Sheep and
Lambs Show Disposition to Hold
Off From Bidd;ns-Current Quota
tons.
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Chicago Potato Market.

Chicago, Aug. 10.
Potatoes-Unchanged Minnesota,
Dakota and Wisconsin Ohios, $50 per
barrel; receipts, 80 cars
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-10
c4AuTAuouA OWNERS FINED.
Newton Mayor Assesses Penalty For
Operating Without Liesnss.

Special to Times Republican.
Newton, Aug. 10.-The Redpatch-
vawter ciiautaaGua. system and Har-
old F. Strong, who managed the New
ton entertainment, was found guilty OF
operating a chautauqua without Ii
cense in Mayor Malmberg'e court this
morning. Each vas aned 800 and
costs. Notice of appeal was given.
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BETTER OUTLOOK FOR HARVEST
IN NORTHWEST CAUSES
EASIER MARKET,
EVEN LATE BLUE STEM
GRADE MAY ESCAPE RUST
Corn Responds Very Little TO Down.
turn in Wheat and There Is No Gen.
ersl Pressure to Sell-Traders in
Oats Are Guided by the Action Of
corn-Provislon Lack Support.

Chicago, Aug. 1o.-DecHnes in the
price Of wheat resulted today from i'm
proved weather for the harvest in the
northwest and free offerings counted
also against the bulls.
DISPATCHES indicated that even the
late bluestem grades might after all es
cape serious damage from rust. After
opening Is TO q lower, the market un-
de-wenu an additional sag.
The bulls were encouraged by an
nouncement OF large export sales yes
terday and of additional business TO-
day. The close was firm at = and :
to cent net advance.
Corn.
Corn responded only a little TO the
down turn in wheat There was no
general pressure 10 sell. TIE open
ing, which ranged from unchanged TO
"a down. was followed by. slight
hardening of values all around.
Predictions OF a falling off IN receipts
strengthened the market. The close
was steady, IS to IS and IS above last
night.
Traders in oats were guided by the
action of corn. Rural offerings We're
not large.
Provisions.
Provisions lacked support Higher
prices for hogs were virtually ig-
nored.
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Hotel Guest Assaulted and Robbed

Special to Times-Republican.
Merton, Aug. 10.-E. Moormaw. OF
Atlantic, was assaulted and robbed on
the porch of the Churchill Hotel at $3.50
this morning. He was struck on the
side of the head by an unknown as
sailant. His assatlant failed too find his
pocketbook, but secured about IS In
silver money There Is no clue to the
thief.
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Kansas City Cash Grain Close.
Furnished by Taylor & Patton, over
% East Main
Kansas City. Aug. 10.

EdSl -ld-lI.I
Kansas City, Aug. 10.
Wheat-No. red, 116d1.lS: No. 3
red. 110Gll2; No. 4 red. 1.04d1.o,:
No hard. 40 0l.45 No. 3 hard, l.22
d1.4o: No. hard. los G1.3S.
Corn--No. >, 7$la; No. 3. .5i2: No.
white, 70; No. white, ~ No. yell
low IS: No. 5 yellow. 1919
Oats-No. . $50 so; No. 8, 44d 20;
No. white. GIG a52; No. 8 white. 81.
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New York Produce.

New York, Aug. 10.-Butter-Steady
receipts 22.573 tubs: creamery extras
2sk @27A; extra firsts PAGES; extra
seconds 221z 1874.
Cheese-Ea sier: receipts 1907 boxes;
state whole milk flats special, white
or colored 13A OLA: average fancy
13@13k.
Eggs-Firm; receipts, 1926 cases;
fresh gathered selected extras, 231k a
%: extra firsts, Plaza; firsts, $50 20k;
seconds, 1914 @1sk.
Poultry-Alive, prices not settled;
dressed, quiet; western chickens. 196
g; hhIoiieTs, 1897; fowls. f2@17Mz.
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lixerpool Grain.

Liverpool. Aug. 10.
wheat-No. 2 Manitoba, no stock;
No. 8 MsafiiiStoo5ta, lis I'd: No. 1. north
ern, Duluth, lis I'd.
Corn-New American mixed, 9s.
Flour-Winter patent, 43s6d.
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Peoria Cash Grain Close.
Furnished by Taylor & Patton, owe,
% East Main.l

Y East Naln.J
Peoria, Aug. 10,
wheat-No. 8 red. los: No. 4 red
Les; No. s hard, lis
Corn-26 cars; y higher. No. 4
Ts1s; No. white 79l2; No. 8 white,
1919; No. white, 7Sla: No. yellow
7a1s;: No. 8 yellow, 79Ia.
Oats cars; no comparison. No
white new, 43: standard sample, 20.
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Range Of Prices.

Furnished by Taylor & Patton. grain
merchants, over % East Main street.
Phone IS.
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kan.a. City Livestock.

Kansas City, Aug. 10.
Cattle-Estimated receipts for today