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Tins lying helpless in the sandy plain.
they themselves made all speed posi-
BILE back to the capital. In spite of
his regret at violence to woman, ex-
ultation sat on the dark features OF
Count Frederick.
Nov, Grahame,' he exclaimed, "at
last we have it."
'Excellency," rejoined the other,
you have but half the coin. | told
you where the two pieces were
where each was One you have at last,
and after some trouble. But the other
is still in the possession of Michael
the king. He may not yield it easily"
with ease or difficulty, he shall
give it up growled Count Frederick.
"We will take it from him if need be-"
And straightway to the Royal pal
ace of Gretzhoffen they Jared on, fast
as might be- There was no difficulty
in securing admission, for Count
Frederick was well known at the pal
ace, almost as the king himself
King Michael II looked with GER
tain disapproval upon Count Fred
erick's dusty clothes.
Il ask your majesty's pardon, but !
have had no time to arrange myself
in proper courtesy. My errand is ur-
gent But l fancy you cannot guess
it?"
Not in the least 1t could not be
that you wish to ask me again what
you asked me the last time you came
here-about the broken COIN"
yes, it was precisely that"
why, them"
Your majesty has promised me
some little thing in reward for GER
tain service which was able to rem
der not long ago. 1t was rude of me
to remind of that-but suddenly there
came up need for some little trinket
some jewel-some oddity. Your
majesty, ! wish it for a lady, and my
ieweler told me he could make of
this broken COIN
There is a woman in it?" The
puffy eyes of the king showed inter
est now.
TO be sure-~there is always a
woman.
why not then pearl, sapphire,
a diamond perhaps? Take as you
like" He waved an indifferent, pudgy
hand toward a cabinet Michael the
Second keeps all his promises"
But why not the coin, your mai,
esty?"
"You persist? SO do T. I suggest
that for a lady-and you say there Is
a lady-you make some gift more fit
ting. I have explained to you that
the coin is not presently at hand. But
as said, help yourself to something
that is better"
Count Frederick was man of wit
quick enough to see that here was no
Time to force an argument. Defeated
once more, he even accepted his de-
feat. He stepped now to the little
lrawer which the king pulled open for
lin, and selected very modest little
ing, which carelessly he dropped into
his own pocket.
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| face She fell, stunned at his feet.
"You rufIian, what have you done"
exclaimed his master, as with thin
smile Grahame held up the chamois
bag.
But Count Frederick ripped II open.
took from II what he saw, and thrust
It into his pocket. Even as this hap
pened, the pursuing car was closing in
! upon them. II was Roleau who sprang
from the seat and hastened forward,
revolver In hand. AS he did SO
weapon cracked from the car of
Count Frederick, and Roleau, STUN
bling. fell forward and lay still.
Come Grahame-quick." An in
stant later they had taken possession
Of the motor impressed by Roleau
How long she remained senseless,
she herself scarcely knew, but when
Kitty stirred, raised her head, she
saw lying close beside her the figure
Of the man who had sought to be-
friend her
Kitty suddenly raised her hand to
her neck. The cord was gone. The
packet was missing.
When after a time she ceased in a
useless effort to lug the heavy body
of Roleau into the shelter of the car,
she turned to gaze about her. She
paused, her gaze arrested. Yes, a
little caravan, apparently from some
far OFF land, and journeying hither
frankly enough across the neutral
ground between these two little king
doms.
The apparent leader OF this little
caravan was reticent, dark.bearded
man. He advanced now quietly to-
ward the young woman
THE lady is in distress? There has
been trouble here-robbers, bandits
your man has been killed, perhaps.
Yes, there are many such in this land.
between the two Kingdoms. There is
no law here, mademoiselle. cross
as you see, with my own men armed.
/ am, If you please, merchant of
Grahoifen. Sometimes | do little
merchandising between the two king
doms.'
He pointed to the coat of arms on
the door of the disabled car. THE
Count Frederick OF Gretzhoffen has
been here"
Aye, the Count Frederick! 1t was
he VINO left us here"
He made a gesture now to his at
tendants and as some of them lifted
the limp form Of Roleau, he himself
assisted Kitty to mound. A few mo-
ments later and the strange process
sion was again on its way.
'Mademoiselle," said the leader at
length, as he drew up alongside, Il
must continue on into my own coun-
try. We are near the edge Of it here
At the little stream which lies just
beyond there is a house OF a peasant
lit is but hovel and no fit place
Tor you, that Is true. But even so,
hat Is better either for you or for
your man."
They advanced now little distance
until within full sight of the
peasants little hut, Radoz made signs
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CHAPTER VII.

VI IHc CCbCTts
Convinced against her win, as she
hurried along in the grasp of the two
powerful men, that compliance would
serve her purpose better than resist
ance, Kitty Gray took her place on the
seat Of the motor car,
more and more admire you," said
the man at her side, as the motor
swung into its speed. What wom-
an you are! II you would but give
me time"
"You shall have all the time you
ask, Monsieur 10 Comte!"
Still, ponder as to your motive in
all this. It cannot be money"
Indeed IL is money-in part"
How much, mademoiselle?"
"A years salary--I have got much
at stake, on my word. Twelve hun
dred dollars, Monster le Comte. 1t is
a fortune for me"
Count Frederick flung himself back
upon the cushions and laughed long
and loud. Twelve hundred dollarsl"
said he. Twelve hundred dollars in
whole year, in nn entire year? My
dear, give me the half coin you have
upon you, and I promise you shall
have twelve thousand dollars to spend
as you like each and every day of your
life. as long as you live. Come now,
is 1t a trade? You said you came to
talk business"
For the first time now Kitty looked
about her, scarce having realized how
long their journey had been. So
great had been their speed that by
this time they had cleared the city
walls of Gretzhoffen and passed the
titled farmlands Of the villages II
was what was known locally as the
desert--a neutral ground, not titled
and incapable of successful tillage.
which lay between the two Kingdoms
OF Gretzhoffen on the east and Grahof-
fen on the west.
Whether 1t was the heat of the sun
which had expanded the air in the mo-
tor tires, or whether there was some
sharp stone under the wheel, there
was no time to determine; yet sudden
ly. with the usual rifelike report,
there was an explosion of the tire
The car was practically helpless.
Kitty looked about her vaguely,
fearfully, but as she bent from the
open window she heard in the dis
tance the chug of another motor, driv-
en- rapidly. thrown wide open and
coming forward at great speed. |
"Quicki Grahame," the count de-
manded This is your work She
has it on her person. You must-yes,
you must take it at once"
AS he laid hand upon her, all the
hot indignation OF Kitty's soul famed
up She battled as best she might
She defeated the man in his purpose
Of snatching at the string which he
saw suspended about her neck, His
suspicious were well founded, for once
more Kitty had concealed her portion
Of the coin in a little bag which she
carried thus. Bafied, and knowing
that be had small time TO finish his
work, Grshame at length raised dss-
Iardly hand and struck the girl In thea
RAIDER WANTS BRINGS RESULTS
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CHAPTER X.
Greek Meets Greek.

Arrived at his own home, Count
Frederick Of Gretzhoffen found little
pile of unopened letters waiting for
him, and picked up one bearing the
crest of Count Sachio of Grahoffen, a
man he had known for many years
and with whom, if truth be told, he
had had certain plans which neither
would have cared to have come into
public knowledge. He tore open the
envelope.
so, Sachio asks me to join him at
little hunting party at his lodge in
the forest beyond the neutral ground!
l believe I'll go. After all. it might
not be bad thing to find out little
more about the condition of those two.
We left yonder in the desert. Yes, I'll
ride back the very way just came"
Mile after mile slipped ribbon-like
beneath their speeding wheels. Soon
they had left behind them almost all
sights of the green commons and the
fenced fields which lay under the
walls of Gretzhoffen town. It was
Grahame who first detected, far ahead.
a little dust cloud Of advancing trav-
elers. He called the attention of his
master.
Glasses. Grahame-fnd what it ia. .
Even the stolid Grahame gave O
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A TEXAS WONDER

The Texas Wonder cures kidney
and bladder troubles, dissoIves gravel
cures diabetes, weak and lame backs.
rheumatism, and all Irregularities or
the kidneys aad Bladder in both men
and women. Regulates bladder
troubles in children If not sold BY
your druggist, will be sent by mail
on receipt of $100. One small bottle
is two months treatment, and sell
dom fails to perfect cure. Send
fer testimonials from this and other
states. DR.. e. w. Hall, 1926 Olive
Street, St. LoNis, Mo. Sold by drug
gists.-Adv. %fN MM
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him. Had met this gentleman" he
nodded toward Landozi, with whose
identity he was we'll enough acquaint-
ed, perhaps l might have needed
greater argument"
"All is we'll that ends well, my good
Sachio!" exclaimed Count Frederick.
Be my guest instead of my host. Ride
with me now to my own home and at
another day will return with you to
your hunting lodge"
you know this lady?" asked Sachio
aside, nodding towards Kitty.
But slightly" rejoined Count Fred
erick. And you?"
''But slightly" smiled Sachio. and
he told no more.
Who is she?" asked the captain of
the troop, soto voce, of Roleau.
81 tell you all. my friends" answered
that sturdy soul. she is a highness
from abroad, an excellency. Take no
liberties here. She goes to the palace
she is TO meet the king"
To BE CoNTINUED)
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We talk of human life as a journey
but how variously is that journey per-
formed! There are those who come
forth girt, and shod, and mantled, TO
walk on velvet lawns and smooth ter.
races, where every gale is arrested,
and every beam is tempered. There
ale others who walk on the Alpine
pathts of life, against driving misery
and through stormy sorrows, over
sharp Affections; walk with bare teet
and naked breasts, faded, mangi'd
and chillde. Sidney Smith.
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a couah Remedy that Relieves.

It's prepared from the healing Pine
Balsam. Tar and Honey-all mixed in
pleasant, soothing Cough Syrup
called DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-Honey.
Thousands have benefited by its use
no need of your enduring that an
noying Cough or risking a dangerous
Cold. Go to your dealer. ask for
25c original bottle DR.. Bells Pine Tar
Honey. start using at once and get
rid Of your Cough and Cold.
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SYNOPSIS.

Kitty Gray newspaper woman. hnds n
q curlo shop half Of a broken coin The
mutlIated Inscription on which arouees
her curiosity and leads her, at the order
OF her managing editor. 20 go 70 the prin-
cipanty 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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IN WORLD

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CHAPTER TX.

When Count Frederick and his ac-
complice Grahame left their tive vic
LEADER WANTS BRING RESULTS
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erano,ns of the Teams.

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LEADER WANTS BRINGS REsULTs
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LEADER WANTS BRINGS RESULTS
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LEADER WANTS BNlNVs REsULTs
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-22
Stripping Nor
Godbee Come Up

ATLANTA, Ca, Dec. 22-Though the
full prison commission was in session
to-day the statement was made from
their office that no important cases of
any kind would be taken up or passed
on before the end of this year. This
is taken to preclude the possibility of
termination of either the Stripping or
the Godbee case for the present
Governor Harris said this morning
that five cases in which executive Gle
mency was extended yesterday would
likely be all that he will pass on be-
fore Christmas; that he will very pro-
badly have some additions to that list.
1t is his purpose to continue tonight
the cases which have been already ar
gued before him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-22
MEETING TONIGHT.
C0NCLUD|NGONE Of.
THE CURRENT YEAR

The meeting of city council tonight
will be the final one of that body as
now constituted, and the first meeting
Of the new council, as it will stand
during the good year 1916. Tonight
Aldermen Harris and Bolton, the lat
ter veteran member of council
through long period of years, will
retire from the arena, to be succeeded
by the newly-elected mmbers, Alder
mn Kalmon and Horton. Alderman
Poole, also veterant councilman, goes
in tonight as his own successor for an
other term.
Judge 2. A. Littlejohn will admins
ter to the three incoming councilmen
the usual prescribed oath, this form
ality following the adjournment of the
council as it now exists.
Friends of the councilmen and the
general public are invited to attend
this dual meeting of "the old and the
new always an occasion of interest.
Mayor l.. G. Council will tonight an
nounce the standing committees of
the body for next year, and about this
makeup of committees interest is CEN
tered. The license tax ordinance for
1916 will be discussed and probably re-
ferred to committee for re-arrange-
ment, and report to council at another
meeting to be held prior to January 1st
when the ne wschedule becomes opera
tive. The loss of $4,000 in revenue
next year will necessitate, it is
thought, material increase in special
taxes for 1916.
This subject and others bearing upon
municipal affairs will be. discussed,
and will interest citizens and taxpay-
ers who attend the meeting tonight.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-22
Report From London.

LONDON. Dec. 22-The vote Of the
British House of Commons for another
million men brings the paper strength
o. the army to four millions with the
increase.
Lieutenant General Robertson, chief
OF the general staff. has been recalled
from France to become chief of the
imperial staff. He replaces Lieutenant
General Murray, who will receive an
important command. These changes
are taken to mean closer cooperation
OF the Allies in the west.
The Teutonic powers are represented
as taking the full advantage Of the
moral effect produced by the with
drawal of British troops from CALI
poll. They are trying to get Greece
and Rumania on their side. II the
news that the Russians have occupied
Varna proves true, the Russians are
losing no time to forestalI these ef-
forts.
Along the western front the British
official report says that the Germans
have suffered heavy losses while try
iLg to occupy mine craters along the
Armentieres front.
Bad weather hampers the French but
they have taken considerable portions
of the German positions on the summit
OF Hartman Weilerkoff. The Germans
claim to have recaptured a portion of
these. The French claim 1900 pris-
oners.
The Russians are reported to have
occupied Kun, indicating they re
making importante advances into tn
Persian frontier.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-22
NOTE is SHORT AND is
PLAIN IN ITS MEANING
u. S. Holds Austria AnsWerable For
Wanton Act of Her Ship
Commander

eminent questions or disputes them.
The government of the United States
therefore find no other course open to
it but to hold the imperial and royal
government responsible for the act of
its naval commander, and to renew the
definite but respectful demands made
in it's communication of the 9th of De-
cember, 1915. 1t sincerely hopes that
the foregoing statement of its position
will enable the imperial and royal
government to perceive the justice OF
those demands and to comply with
them in the same spirit of frankness
aud with the same concern for the
good relations now existing between
tie United States and Austria Hun
gary, which prompted the government
cf the United States to make them.
(Signed) LANSING.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-22
GEORGIA ELKs
WILL ASSEMBLE
AMER|CUs NEXT
1916 DATE WILL BE FIXED ON
JANUARY 10.

The date for the 1916 convention OF
the Georgia Elks' association, which
was re-organized last spring, will
be fixed at meeting of the executive
committee in Atlanta, Jan. 19, accord
ing to a statement just given out by
]. E. Bowden, president of the asso-
citation.
The Waycross convention last NAV
selected Americus as the next con-
vention city, but left the date of the
convention to the executive commit
tc.
The meeting of the executive COM
mittee in Atlanta will be held on the
same day Grand Exalted Ruler Nichol-
son, Past Grand Exalted Ruler Sulli-
van, Grand Secretary Fred Robinson
and other prominent, Elks of the coun-
try will visit Atlanta Lodge, No. rs.
A big banquet will be rendered he
visiting Elks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-22
THE UNITED STATES DOES NOT
FEEL CALLED UPON TO DEBATE
SAYS LANSING TO AUSTRIANS
WILSON'S MESSENGER
To CO TO EUROPE

NEW YORK, Dec. 22.-Colonel E.
n House, confidential adviser of Pres
ident Wilson, stated last night that he
will sail shortly for Europe at the re-
quest of the president
Colonel House declared the sole pur-
pose of his trip would be to deliver to
certain American ambassadors infor-
nation regarding this governments at
titude On various international mat
ters now pending. He denied emphati-
cally that his trip will in any way
be peace missoin.
Colonel House said he expected to
sail from here within the next two
weeks, and probably would be in Eu-
rope about six or eight weeks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-22
BASKETS GIVEN
AMERICUs POOR
BY ASSOCIATION
SUBSTANTIAL AID DISTRIBUTED
BY LADIES TODAY.

The Associated Charities of Ameri-
Gus will carry sunshine and good
heer today into many darkened homes
where the Christmas spirit would not
have been evidenced but for their
thoughtfulness and generosity. The
ladies of the Associated Charities have
been working industriously to this end,
and with success in keeping with their
expectations.
This morning the committee on dis.
tribution met and prepared $50 SUBJ
stantial baskets to be distributed this
afternoon and tomorrow among the
needy poor, white and black as well.
Each basket contained the following
articles of food supplies:
Twelve pound sack of -four, package
Of rice, one pound of coffee, package of
grits, pounds sugar, box raisins.
package of candy, supply of canned
goods, oranges and apples. These $50
baskets will be distributed where they
will be fully appreciated. A lot Of
clothing contributed today will also
be distributed to needy ones.
These same noble women will also
lave charge of the distribution of the
Times Recorders Empty Stocking"
fund when turned over to them to-
morrow.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-22
GREAT DETECTIVE SHOWS
HOW TO CATCH HUSBAND

DETROIT, Mich, Dec. 22-"Good, af-
tsrnoon," said the great detective.
Have chair--temporarily, of
course"
MY husbands actions have been
puzzling me-" began the woman with
the high-heeled gown. Every even
ing after supper he mysteriously dis
appears, and never returns until mid
night. He never tells me where he
has been, but l suspect the worst, fo7
he always comes back with smear of
face powder on his rights boulder and
I've found long hairs on his coat, all
colors."
Hum said the great detective,
thoughtfully, "Hum!"
81 should say So" replied the wo~
man in the high-heeled gown.
What's the nearest dance hall 20
your houes?' asked the detective, and
sic answered "The Palais de Eop."
Springing to the telephone the great
detective called UP the Palais de Hop.
Page Mr.. Dooser, please he re-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-22
CENTRAL TRAIN
CAR IS DERA|[ED
THIS AF F7ERNOON

A passenger car ON Central oil Geor-
gia railway train No. 6, due to arrive
in Americas at 2:05 o'clock Wednes-
day afternoon, was derailed near Eu-
faula, Ala, about seventy miles from
Americus.
So far as can re ascertained from
tile Central of Georgia officials in
Americus, no one was killed nor injur-
ed.
The Americus depot announces that
the train is being made up and is
scheduled to arrive in Americus at
4;3o o'clock Wednesday afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-22
BIC SAVINGS BANK
CLOSED IN Penn.

PITTSBURG, Pa, Dec. 22.-The
Pennsylvania banking department this
morning closed the Pittsburg Bank for
Saving. 1t was one of the best known
in the city. 1t had seventy-five thous-
and depositors, forty-five thousand of
whom banked their savings by mail.
Thirty thousand school children are
depositors. Deposits on September Is,
were over $10,oOo,ooo.
The decline of securities held by the
bank is given as the cause.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-22
ANOTHER GERMAN
ON HIS WAY BACK

NEW YORK, Dec. 22-Prominet Ger
mans in commercial and official circles
bade Captain Franz Won Papen, former
military attache to the German en-
bassy at Washington, good bye. He has
been recalled by the German emperor
at the request of the American gov
ernment
Won Papen had ticket to Rotter-
dam, via Falmouth, England, ON the
steamer Noordam. He has been grant
ed safe conduct by the Entente Allies.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-22
ONE WAY To STOP
THE MAYNARD BOY

ATLANTA, Ca, Dec. 22.-In order to
persuade her sixteen year old boy to
give up plan to leave her and go to
Jacksonville, Mrs. Mary Whatley took
poison yesterday afternoon and is in
a serious condition at the Grady hospi-
tai. Her suicidal argument will prove
effective if she lives, as the young man
says he will come home and never
leave again,