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the world who wished him to drink
wine Why? Who was that personf
Might 1t not be this man here-Count
Frederiek-the man whom really he
feared? If so, would not feigned in
toxication serve well 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 APP
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 kingl 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
nf no ann h.,
| great dancing floor-including those
| of Count Frederick of Gretzhoffen-
| looked at the king amazed. Here was
no staggering monarch, maudlin in his
cups, come to make a 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 people willing yet long.
er to endure king
At the kings side, her hand on his
arm, there walked the figure of tall
and beautiful woman, arrayed-as
were all those others present-in a
costume of black and white-a tall
9Ouls WOHiuu NUN not MANY Ol tUOS6
present recognized. A few passed the
word, THE American"
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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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 1t it's final proving
The case on her dressing table now
held but a few simple rings and
brooches, trifing things which had
been given her or which from time
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 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 incIosed
the broken coin In a 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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servants.
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 1t. Let herself open il
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 ra-
dainty.
The dance swept on, the crash of
reed and brass filling the arched dome
OF 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.
Well, then, mademoiseIle? ?" said he.
ITO Re CONTINUEDl
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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 70 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. "I'll 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"
sudden resolution came to Kitty's
mind even as a sudden flush came to
her cheek
so? Then l will wait his coming
If you please, the apartments of mon
sieur the count"
The man left her, and she closed the
door. An instant later she was at work
turning over the articles on the
dresser, peering here and there, look
ing this way and that-and unsuccess-
fully.
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. l saw
TT felt it in the envelope, am sure.
mere is some plot afoot. And
brought the news as soon as possible,
but have searched for you long"
Come" said Frederick, and he
hastened 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 COnpt b{,~aro1f
The honor is mine, mademoiselle!
said he with icy politeness. True,
mad 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
the nall 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
olack 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
dark-save one window directly below
her on the opposite side. fifteen feet
oeiow, ten feet across the narrow
courtway. Even as she looked dow
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CHAPTER XIV.
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-
sells, 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 a
glass of our own vintage have a
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 a certain message
handed to him but left until now I'M
opened. He frowned as he looked at
the word, irreverent when addressed
to royalty, and urging haste "Im-
portant. Is it so? What shall l do,
my dear count? Throw it away?"
Count Sachio cast a glance upon the
inscription
Your majesty said he, lit is in
the hand of lady. By no means
throw away any letter a woman
writes to you-and by no means write
one yourself. Am | 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
esty long and happy reign" He
raised his glass and waited.
Drink heartily, good Count Sachio,"
said King Michael. "As for myself,
have dined but lately, as l said. The
doctors say dreadful things to me.
You excuse me?"
He had poured but a 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 l ask. Make ready for the ball
time presses now. | myself will
hasten to see the king before he leaves
for 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
wine.
A certain idea came to the brain
of Michael, the king, as he now &C
knowledged the visit of Count Fred
erick at so late an hour. If this
message had warned him not to drink
wine-then there must be someone In
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SYNOPSIS.

Kitty Gray, newspaper woman, finds In
curio shop half of broken coin, the
fnutilated 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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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
ent. 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 grave official to her car.
Evening journal., 1915-08-24
Leather Slip Seat C1 EE
DININGROOM CHAIRS @ @AsOO

Right at a time
when it seems that
the cream has been
taken from the Au-
gust Sale induce
ments we come to the
front with these
great values. These
chairs are built en-
tirely of quartered
oak and finished in a
rich golden. They
have leather slip
seats and at the
above price we are
compelled to limit
the sale to 6 to a GUS
toner and none to
dealers.
Evening journal., 1915-08-24
CONGRESS TO Be Asked
TO BUILD rifle RANGES

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24.-1t is ex-
pected that the army estimates, when
submitted to the next Congress, will
contain provisions for a general plan
of range construction throughout the
country as the preliminary steps to-
ward the training of citizens Of the
country in military rifle shooting
High military authorities are in ac-
cord as to the necessity of such train
ing for those who are available as
volunteers. and that any scheme FOR
a reserve must provide also for the
rife training Of its members.
Provision will probably be maintain
ed also for the proper supervision
and training of rifle clubs and the is
sue TO them of ammunition and target
supplies. Congress at the last ses-
sion authorized the Chief of Ord
nance 10 issue free to rife clubs the
krag rifles in storage at the arsenals,
as well as ammunition to be used with
the same. This ammunition was left
over from the Spanish-American War
and it has deteriorated greatly. The
supply would soon be exhausted. how
ever. and provision must be made
for the further manufacture of Krag
ammunition at the Frankford Arsenal
if the rife club movement is to be
encouraged.
Evening journal., 1915-08-24
MARSHALLTON vIsITORs.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
MARSHALLTON. Del. Aug. "a
Willard Fisher, of Wilmington, spent
Sunday with his uncle, George P. FL
lott, here.-Mrs Gray is visiting her
daughter in Elsmere.-Miss Ella
Morgen was a recent guest of Miss
Edna Campbell.-Miss Lillian Gray
recently entertained Misses Mable
Blackstone and Florence williams
Horace Livergood, of Wilmington.
spent Sunday with George Ferguson.
Miss Vera Scott who has been Wis
iting Mrs. George Elliott, has return
ed home.-Charlie Fisher, Of Will
.mington, spent Sunday with his uncle.
George Fountain.-Miss Martha
Gregg, who has been i'll, is nver-
ing.-James Brown has returned
home from Emoryville. Pa.-Mrs.
Robert Crow entertained her mother
on Sunday.-Mr Humphrey Lynch
and family we're recent guests in viii
mington--George Ferguson recently
visited his sister Mrs. Forbes, in VIII
mington.-John Gallagher is at Glas-
gov.
Evening journal., 1915-08-24
RAILROAD MEN no RETIRE.

Stevens G. Coverdale, of No. 314
East Seventh street, a car builder EN-
ployed at the Wilmington shops, will
be placed on the retired list of the
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washing
ton railroad on September 1. Mr.
Coverdale has been in the employ of
the local railroad since 1888. He is
65 years Of age.
Joseph H. Fairland, an agent at
Glenolden, will be placed upon the
retired list of the Pennsylvania rail
road on September /. Mr.. Fairland
entered the service of the road as
signal man in 1873. Two years later
he was promoted to the position as
parlor car conductor. In 1877 he re-
ceived the appointment as the agent
at Glenolden. He is 81 years of age
and resides at Glenolden.
Evening journal., 1915-08-24
OYSTER DEALERS
PROTEST RATES.

By The United Press.
WASHINGTON. D. c., Aug. pas
a reminder that the oyster season is
approaching came the news here that
the Oyster Growers and Dealers Asso-
citation of North America had COM
planned to the Interstate Commerce
Commission against all the eastern
railroads for alleged increases in
freight rates on oysters. They declare
that the railroads. by filing new sched-
ules which involve the withdrawal Of
the free icing privilege, have practi-
eally caused five per cent. increases
in the rates charged by the railroads.
The members of the association sign
ing the complaint are mostly in the
Chesapeake and Long Island terri
tory. Cancellation of the rate in
creases is asked.
Evening journal., 1915-08-24
MRRCHANTs EAT REEYEs.

by IUb UnIltu FTesS.
BIRMINGHAM. Ala. Aug. 24.-The
annual meeting of the Alabama Mer-
chants Association opened here to-
day with a barbecue at East Lake
Tomorrow night W\P. G. Harding, Of
the Federal Reserve Board, will
speak.
Evening journal., 1915-08-24
LARGE BALsAW APPLES

Joseph Dawson, of No. 1909 Church
street claims the banner for raising
balsam apples He has some that
measure from p to 80 inches in
length The vines have grown so
large that they invaded the back yards
Of neighboring houses and there are
so many that Mr.. Dawson is giving
them away.
Evening journal., 1915-08-24
BETHANY GUILD MEETING.

The monthly meeting of the Beth
any Guild will be held tonight at
o'clock. Every member is requested
to be present, as il is important.
Evening journal., 1915-08-24

We have always treated the public with absolute
fairness and impartiaty and we have always strven
to sell on the very smallest margin Of profit the
very best furniture obtainable Then came the idea
of setting aside month in which would share
our profits with you. The month of August de-
cded upon for this that you could by actually
comparing our prices with those Of other stores that
we are really SHARING OUR PROFITS WITH
YOU LOOK AROUND. SEE WHAT OTHER AU-
GUST FURNITURE SALES OFFER, THEN VISIT
THIS GREAT PROFIT SHARING SALE AND
COMPARE
Evening journal., 1915-08-24

YOUNG MAR
RIED COUPLES
and folks cOntem-
plating matrimony
this sale is your
greatest Opportu-
nifty to furnish a
house or an apart
ment. A very
small deposit will
be sufficient TO en-
able you to have
any of these sale
goods held until
you are ready to
use them and in
the meantime you
get the advantage
of these Profit
Sharing Prices.
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Al these meetings Count wit:e dis
cussed freely tire state or affairs IN
RUSSO. He also expressed hts views
to me on many important questions
In a series OF letters I have received
from him.
There are two achievements IN my
life OF which I am especially proud e
ne said to me n day in 1905 in his
beautiful home on Kamenno-ostrov-
sky Prospect, the Portsmouth peace
treaty and tho constitution OF Octo-
Der II. 1905. And ! know that these
are the very two things for which
the Car will eve forgive me.
There is a feeling non the rul-
ing spheres that Russia would have
defeated Japan and that 1t would have
been possible TO get better terms for
Russia after the Russian victories,
There is also an impression N tho
mind of the car that il was not nee
essary 10 go as far as granting a CON
stitution 10 the Russian people. He
believes that the extent Of the upr!s-
ing, the discomfort and reStlessn"ss
among the people at that critical
s'ase was Wv ,
ms'cpte =! , ~
mo P.op'o '"' 81
ioloo y" w.
'nus curIa1' III" p'"
ave ",r' "''-.. "P l'
m~nts 20 which conStitutionalism was
entirely foreign. served under ~"
most autocratic Of recent Russian
FmnerCrS Alexander III. cannot
say therelore' 'n"' low '''r,''"
tonallsm ana par'ah"h'ar1Nnn hu' !
urged II nv a pny'l'''h WON" "'b' u
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NJ HERMAN BERN STEIN,
Editor Of "The Day"

" TITH the passing OF Count Ser
\t/ gus Witte Russia has lost
w the most powerful states
men sEe has produced in
ue last half century. From a hum
o." nes. ming he rose 10 the highest
post ia the empire despite the OBJ
-'ac.es placed In hts way by the Rus
IAN ~ar.stocracy. by the reacttonary
'~ureaucrats n power and by the
court clique.
lie advanced under the regime Of
one OK the most autocratic of Russian
Ears, Alexander ILL.,: he introduced
'e.orns in the Russian railway sys-
ION, ne helped perhaps more than
any other man the development OF
Russian industry. he saved the Rus
san Government on micro occa-
SONS by securing loans at critical
prrods, he saved Russia from humilia-
ION IN the Russo-Japaness conflict
ana won for Russia at the Ports
mouth peace conference what the
russian army and the Russian bu-
'eaucratic system lost at Port Arthur
ma Mukden, in Manchuria: he won for
russia the only victory in the Japa-
'"'" war. Although reared amid sur
~''Nr"'nrs allen 10 the ideas OF con-
~iiAtonal and parliamentary forms
ny government. Count White, upon his
i''Irn from America, practically
wiring from the Car the manifesto
october II. 1905. granting Russia
Constitution.
Nt''~ had perhaps % enemies
'' any Russian statesman IN recent
oars While such men az PlehVe and
.' -dorostseT were despised by the
f'~'. elements Of tho Russian people.
'' were admired and supported by
"linP factions and the dark forces
'." empire for their reactionary
o. "rcl". and policies, which were
'" mad 20 keep ri the light OF prog
% Russia a. long as possible.
no Uts d.sliked by tho revolution
tut he was also despised by the
' |.'NuaricS. The rcVolutionists dis
.'' him and the reactionaries
.'.r.l him.
''' was TOO big a personality for
'tir and the mCd.ocrtties consti-
'i'las his circle OF advisers. They felt
.'r'ahie in his presence, they
'" -Uart.!kc ", Ell compared with
".rinil' iute .leCtual power, his
-rs to meet big problems
5. hs .nvgEtiyencss. his adapt
W., hs cunning and his
#.i tie good fortune to meet
.|. WHITE a number Of times in
= |eIers5urs IN 1908. 1909 and 1911.
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wanted at that time for Russia was
France has to-day. but they wanted
a. ono bound 20 establish in Russia
the French republic of the future"
"But | understand that they were
willing 10 cooperate with you" ] re-
marked. "lf I am correctly informed,
tho Constitutional Democratic leaders
asked YOU TO outline to them your
programme before they could work
with you. | understand that to this
you replied that you wanted them to
help YOU elaborate a programme. They
said that the presence OF the rear-
tionary Durnovo in your cabinet was
part OF a programme"
Yes, that il true" answered Count
Witte, but ! wanted their coopera-
ton I'm order 20 offset Just such in
fuences as that OF Durnovo. The Con-
stitutional Democratic leaders should
have known that I did not want Dur
move in tho Cabinet, that he was there
because the Car wanted him there,
and that ! hoped TO be able to over
come his influence with the Car with
the aid If these reforners"
! shall never forget me dramatic
statement that Count w.tte made to
me when | visited him a year later
in -. Petersburg. The late Prime
Minister OF the Russian Empire rose
from his writing table and walked
over 70 the window OF his study. over
looking kamenno-ostrovsky Prospect,
and sail:
you see the people on the opposite
side OF the street? I do not know
whether they are merely members Of
the Union OF Real Russians, the
Black Hundreds, OF whether they are
stationed there by the secret police
department I am being watched
constantly by the gents NJ Stolypln.
you ask me about the asssssina-
tion Of Herzensteln and Yollos. the
members OF the Duma, and the at
tempt upon my life, | have In my
possession all the documents showing
how these assassInations and the plot
against me were planned, organized
and carried out. | have the details
and the names OF all the people i'm
p~licatcd in this dastardly work.
81 do o publish these documents
at tins time because | do not want to
add confusion to rhe already confused
and chaotic state of affairs in Russia
Those who think that by destroying
me they will destroy the evidence
against them will be mistaken. for
tho moment | am assassinated the
documents, copies of which are kept
outside of Russia, will be published
and the fun story OF these crimes, AZ
well az the names Of all tho criminals,
Continued on Second PoSss
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" IITH the passing OF Count Ser
\t/ gus Witte Russia has lost
w the most powerful states
men rho has in