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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-09-01

Your majesty, it is because they
| want what belongs here in Gretzhoffen
they covet the Gretzhoffen coin"
The coin? What coin? Impcssi-
Bile! I have it myself-at leasl a
half of it, mademoiselle.
! "You-your majesty-how can that
be? For see, myself have it fed
with it to get safety for it."
King Michaels wits were not quick
enough to meet this sudden demand
upon them.
1T travels, that coin-I would not
believe that you could have it. SO now
| they think he has it and have COW
eted it? Shall yonder ruttian Cortis-
law take from us that which is ours?
No, mademoiselle, you are right! You
are a faithful messenger to bring us
this news. Listen. myself will go to
the rescued"
"Your majesty speaks as a king"
said Kitty Gray.
Pompously. the less rapid for his
avoirlupois. King Michael turned now
to the halls.
Call out the guard!' he command
ed. Sound the bugles now and bring
me my officers here. Quick, equip me,
you men-We must ride-the troops
| must FORM"
The word passed quickly. Within
/ the half hour iron hoofs rang on the
pavements OF Gretzhoffen avenue as
the guard, their sovereign at their
head, rode out at speed.
Left in the care Of one of the house.
hold women. Kitty was shown to a
room of her own, where she might
the better arrange her apparel and
dispose herself for rest. She did
not know anything OF Sachio's pres
ence in the palace-indeed, Michael
himself had not been aware OF that:
but that crafty individual, readily
! enough learning what was meant BY;
all this excitement. himself sped away
from the palace even before the guard
was out. !;
On the mpuptain side where they'
had been left, Count Frederick and,
Roleau, once master and man, now,
partners elbow to elbow in a COM
mon cause. lay and looked down
AS they looked they saw the adj
vance Of the troops below them halt;
ed. Why was this?
Surely" chuckled Roleau uncon.
cerned, I'VE have beaten their whole
army, the two Of us! Are they no
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-09-01


Drawer than that, these men OF Ora
hofren!"
Something has happened below
there" rejoined Count Frederick. I'VE
could not hold out against their forces,
and it is not fear that has halted
them.
They turned in the other. directing,
gazing across the edge OF the plain
along the upper. Gretzhoffen roadway.
A cloud of dust was advancing swift
lS q Who goes there. naster?' said
Roleau. Are they men OF this king
dom OF Of our own?' 1s5sE q
The eyes Of Count Frederick KIM
died at the sight. by the Lord!"
said he, the girl has won! Now they
are coming-it is police duty for
neither OF these. but army against
army! Will it be war, or peace"
In the event, it proved to be peace.
The counsel OF Count Sachio pre-.
vailed. Cortisaw's Unborn prudence
held back his hand even row, angered
as he was at this failure to secure pos
OcSSIOll u lHC toNClCA Gull Okl WHICH
he counted so surely to mend his own
waning fortunes. He sent forward
band Of trumpeters with white flag
for parley. They met the advancing
forces of King Michael. There were
explanations, apologies. Within an
hour after the dust cloud first had
been discovered, Count Frederick was
shaking the hand OF his own monarch
and making such explanations as he
might of this scene of turbulence.
rThere were two of>us only, your
majesty" said he. laughing, AID point
ing up the mountain side to the steep
ridge they had left. Two. beside the
young woman"
Yes, yes-she came-she brought
the news You owe your safety to her.
as usual"
The pourparler at length ended. the
two bodies OF armed men salutel, each
dipping its banner to the other. And
so, with much sounding of trumpets,
each turned back in its own direction.
The leaders OF each army turned back
as well to problems of their own. The
coin was now IN Gretzhotfen-or half
e. ..
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-09-01


yes, a vast and cumbersome affair OF
iron. She tried it, 1t did not yield
Where then was the key, If there was
one?
With no special plan. she cast her
light here and there along the wall
She found at last, near to the janb vi
the heavy door, an iron prong project,
ing from the wall, on it a vast and
rusty bit Of iron--ths key.
With all her strength she twisted
the great key. At length she felt the
lock turn. yield. One moment she
halted, and then threw her weight
against the door 1t swung open. ST.
lently. She found herself within.
Had anyone, whether friend or foe,
been near to Kitty Gray at that time,
they would have heard her sudden
scream Of mortal terror-woult haze
seen her fall and crumple, In 4 limp
heap, on the floor.
(TO BE CONTINUEDJ
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-09-01
SYNOPSIS.

Kitty Gray newspaper woman. hnds In
curio shop half OF broken coin. tho
Inutilated Inscription on which arouses
of her managing editor. to go to the prin-
cipality Of GretZhoffen to piece out the,
story suggested by the inscription. She Is
her adventures while chasing the secret
Of the broken coin begin.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-09-01

OF it at least. Precisely as much could
be said for Grahoffen. The old king.
COrtislaw. was shaking in his wrath
and humiliation that he had but halt
the coin.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-09-01

Everyone seems to want the army
enlarged, the people for better protec-
tidn and the politicians for more jobs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07
WHEN YOU ARE 40
 WHAT KILLS FIRST Scientists Tell How Long You Should Live-Vitalitas
 Adds New Influence


 Ine man or woman who reaches the az. or 40 in good health is expected 10 live 26 years and 1 months. At lea.t that IS what the insurance companies expect. Not many American people attain ,neif iortieth >year in perfect health. fAcccrolhg to noted scientist there t.e s three classes of ailments that af- Aiict people most at the age of 40 and wnlcn iead to their death. First comes sto'hach disorders; second, liver o. orders. 'oNS ''s
 Those of the first class stomach trouble, die the soonest accord,us t., this scientist. Their demise aversres letween 45 and 50 Those of tha .cc- end class. liver or kidney disorders. live to be between 55 and 6n. while nose with pervous disorders. the most distressing of all. fidget along to the age of 70 or better.
 stomach disorders are more common than the other ailments and are The most deadly. Man made medicines msy give temporary relief but nature sup- plies the real curative force to over come them.
 Vitalitas will help to prolonr hu- man life. It is the greatest nature cure Of the age. Stomach disorders. rheu matism kidney or liver ills. bilio,,s. ness. catarrh. nervous disorders. de- bility and similar ailments are relievcd and cured by vitalitas. See the disnlav and sample vitalitas at Averyt's Drug Store, l0s-111 20th st., or write thcr.s for information. Also for sale by Peg ann m-Patton Drug Co. Bsssemer, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07
NEW DECATUR

New Decatur May s.-(speciaL )-Much satisfaction is expressed here at the an nouncement today that effective May 16 the Louisville and Nashville railroad would operate local trains Nos. 5 and Ia on Sundays. Heretofore these trains have been run only on week days. Under the new schedule Mo- 15 will leave the Deca- turs daily at 6:45 a. m. for Birmingham and No. 5 will leave at p. m. Returnin g local trains Nos. and IA will leave Bir- mingham at a. m. and D. m. respec- lively for Decatur and intermediate points.
 At the meeting of the congregation of the Central Baptist church of New Deca- tur, held last night, no action was taken on the resignation of the Rev. H. B. Woodward as pastor of the church. In- stead, 1t was arranged to hold a congre- gational meeting at the close of the morn- ing services Sunday, at which some ac- ton on the resignation will be taken Rev Woodward has as yet made no statement as to the reasons prompting him to tender his resignation, but has intimated that he will do so at an early date.
 Mrs Florence Forbes secretary of the Ala abama Poultry association, and one of the best known breeders of poultry in the south, was advised by telegraph today of her appointment as one of the judges who will constitute the international jury of award at the Pana nfa-Pacific exposi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07
COMMENCEMENT AT
 IRONDALE SCHOOLS
Closing Exercises Will Be Held To. nilGt--Dr. J. w. Johnson to
 Deliver Address

The closing exercises of the Irondale public schools will be held tonight nt the schoolhouse and an appropriate programme has been arranged for the occasion. Dr. J. W. Johnson, pastor of the First Methodist church of Brimirg ham, will make an address. The pro- eramme is largely musical, feature being the Boat Song rendered by the children of the sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth grades, more ths n 100 voices taking part. The chorus numbers will be directed by Prof. John Slowe. Professor Reese, the principal of the school, will preside.
 The programme follows:
 Address of welcome Professor Reese.
 Introductory chorus by school chl- dren
 Solo, "Harkl Hark, I Hear Them Calling"
 Chorus Far Over the Ocean,"
 Duet, Hand to Hand"
 Chorus, Behold the Queen
 Ballad, 'If Hearts Could Speak"
 Address, pr J. w Johnson
 Chorus. "All Hail to the Queen."
 Aria, "The Shades of Night Are Fall ing
 Solo and chorus, Away, Away"
 All the patrons and friends of the school invited to be present. The exercises will commence at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07
SONG SERVICE AT
 TEMPLE EMANUEL

special song service will be held at Temple Emanu-El this evening be- ginning at 7:50 o'clock. The regular choir of Temple Emanu-E will be as- sisted by the choir of South Highlands Presbyterian church and other voices The programme as announced last night is:
 Organ-(D Prelude Uandon Ron ald). (b) "Nachtstuck' (Schumann).
 Anthem-"The Earth Is the Lord s'' tHamilton), Temple choir.
 Evening service-Prayer book, pases 16 to 50. Music by Schlessnger Tenn ple choir.
 Anthem-"Come Unto Me" (Nichon South Highland Presbyterian church choir
 Anthem--"Prayer" (Wagner), Ladies' double quartet
 Solo-'If With All Your Hearts" tMendelssohn), MT. T. owen Gillesry.
 Anthem-"The City Beautiful' tFed- erlein), Temple choir
 Solo--"O Divine Redeemer" (Gou nod), Miss Willie McNaron.
 Anthem-"Deh Vieni'' (Mozart), I a. dies double quartet
 tchman, What of the Night?' (Field), South Highland Pres byterian church choir
 Benediction.
 Organ postlude, (Wagner).
 Choir-Mrs. F. G. Chandler, Miss Georgia Taul, Mir T. Owen Gillesry, and MT Erin Farley, assisted by Mrs M. Feis, Mrs. Ruby Montgomery. Mrs. L. M. Robertson, Mrs. k. G. Turren- tine and Misses Willie McNaron of An riston Lucy Bickley. Fern Minor, Clara Hirst and Mir. Wyatt Heflin. Emil Levy, organist and director.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07
A. c. s. DIRECTORS TO
 MEET HERE TO-DAY

meeting of the directors of the Alabama Great Southern railroad will be held in this city today with Fair fax Harrison. president. presiding Mir Harrison with a large party of off cials of the Alabama Great Southern and the Southern railway will reach Birmingham this morning from Merid- ian to attend the meeting. The party will include several executive officials of the two lines aside from Mir. liar rison. Three directors of the Alabama Great Southern reside here. They are John l.. kaul, Robert Jemison, Sr., and W. W. Crawford. It is said there will be elected successor on the board to the late Col. A. B. Andrews, vice pres- ident of the Southern, who was also d director of tho Alabama Great South orn. MT Harrison and his party will leave this afternoon for Atlanta and Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07
LOIS CAMPBELL TO
 SHARE BIG ESTATE

St Louis, May GA unanimous yer dict in favor of the defendants in the Campbell will case was returned by the jury here tonight The verdict de- clares that Lois Campbell now Mrs. Elzey Burkham, to be the daughter of James Campbell and therefore entitled to half of his s16.OOo,0 900 estate, willed her by Campbell.
 Upon application of attofneys for tre defense, Circuit Judge Kinsey immedi- ately after the verdict was returned dismissed the entire case, denying .ie contestants the right to a trial upon their allegations that Campbell was cf unsound mind and that he was unduIy influenced in making the will by meni- bers of the church to which the prop erty eventually would go after the death of his wife and daughters.
 The contestants have four days m which to apply for a rehearing
 The jury was out ? hours and 15 minutes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07
JURY IS D|SGUSTED AT FRIVOLOUS CASE
Appealed Case From Re. cOrder ArOuSes Ire in
 Circuit Court

After hearing the evidence in an ap- pealed case from the recorSer's court of the city Of Birmingham in the cir cult court before Judge E. c. Crow, the jury sitting on the case expressed their disgust of such frivolous case talk ing up the time and attention of the court and asked that some measure be passed relieving juries from passing on such cases.
 The case was that of a negro namci McLendon charged with assault and battery on his wife. McLendon was fined in the recorders court and took an appeal to the circuit court The evidence showed the negro was more "sinned against than, shining" and the jury was out only long enough to write verdict of not guilty" and to decide 10 express disapproval of the county being put to the expense. of trying such cases before a jury. sam Fowlkes was the foreman of the jury
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07
LITTLE GIRLS ARE
 BITTEN BY MAD DOG
Susie and Mary Harper Will Be Sent to Montgomery for Pasteur
 Treatment

The two little daughters of Mir. and Mrs W. Harper, S19 North Twentieth street, will be sent to Montgomery this morning to undergo pasteur treatment for rabies, as result of being bitten by a pet dog Wednesday morning.
 The children Mary, aged 4, and Susie, aged 3, were playing with their little dog when the animal became irritable and bit them. Mary was bitten on the left leg and Susie on the arm.
 Dr. J. Adam Phillips the veterinarian was called and killed the dog. He cut off the head and sent it to Montgomery for examination. He received a message last night stating that the dog showed traces of rabies and the little girls will be taken to Montgomery for treatment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07
Anti Tuberculosis Notes

The Anti-Tuberculosis association desires to publicly acknowledge the following unsolicited gifts:
 J. K. Thompson. suit of clothes; Messrs. A. L. Fort and J. F. Temple ton, mems clothing; Mir. W. L. Harris, books; MT. and Mrs. w F. Bridges. through Miss Clement. $5; Council of Jewish Women, through Mrs Morris Newfield, SIC; Mrs. s. A. Spencer, $1 for milk; Father Reilly. who is car rying on Catholic work among the nc groes, B last month and again this month for milk; Trades Council, gro ceries for out patients. The Lucy Stratton class was represented by Mir. and Mrs. w. c. Hill in a visit last Sunday.
 The Sociological Congress recently meeting in Birmingham visited the sanatorium Wednesday afternoon. Ail these visitors expressed wonder eud delight at the beauty and efficiency of the sanatorium and at the marvel lous results accomplished with so Iit- tie funds. The deficit on current &C., counts to date is $500. Generous gifts are solicited The secretary again urges the people of Birmingham to become sustaining members making monthly payments. G. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07
DIOCESAN OFFICERS
 ARE ELECTED

Anniston, May 7-(Special.) )-The second day of the council of the Episcopal church in the diocese of Alabama opened Thurs l communion at 7:30 a. m. by the Rev
 John D. Wing, rector of Grace church in | this city. At 9 o'clock morning prayer 1 was held in this church by the Rev. John D. Wing and the Rev. NJ. s. Barn. well, the latter being rector of the Church of the Advent in Birmingham Tho business session began at the Ma ! sonic hall a 10 o'clock, and the following diocesan officers were elected: Treasurer of diocese R. H. Cochrane of Tuscaloosa i; registrar F. C. Andrews of Montgomery chancellor, A. Pelham Agee of Anniston; historicgrapher. the Rev. R. H. Cobbs of Greensboro.
 Standing Committee-The Rev. Stewa Tt
 Mcqueen president; the Rev. w. N. Claybrook, the Rev. E. E. Cobb, Robert Jemison, W. H. Tayloe and R. H. Mabry.
 Trustees of Bishops Fund-R. H. Coch- rane, treasurer; the Rev. J. A. VanHoose, Robert Jemison.
 Trustees of Hammer Hall-Hartwell Douglass, Frank Stollenwerck E. R. Taber, J. B. Jones and J. W. Mcqueen.
 Trustees of University of the South The Rev. Stewart Mcqueen, treasurer; w. M Marks and H. G. Seibels.
 Board of John E. Moore Memorial Fund Robert Jemison, treasurer; the Rev. |. o. Adams, the Rev T. J. Beard, D. D.. C.. E Walker, w. F. Garth and c. D. Walker.
 Trustees of St Marks Industrial School for Colored Girls-The Rev. c. w Brooks. rector; the Rev. J. A. VanHoose, T. O.. Smith. Forney Johnston and S. E. Thomp- son
 resolution was passed by the council Tor the moving of the church home at Mobile from it's present location to Spring Hill The home will still be in Mobile parish when it is transferred to the new location.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07
Recess Committee Invites Them to Be Heard This
 Morning
LAWYERS ARE ALSO
 ASKED TO TESTIFY
Harley Completes His Suggestions 10 Committees and Is Thanked for His Attendance - Discussion
 of Matter of Appeals

Tn order that both sides of the question in regard to the worSmen's compensation act may be brought before the legislative re- cess committee on judicial reform, now in session at the Motion hotel. representa- tfves of employers of labor have been invited to appear before the committee this morning and give their views on the subject. Chairman Davis stated yesterday ' afternoon that as the committee had heard the views of the labor leaders on this subject they thought it proper to give the employers an opportunity to be heard. I1e said that the committee was desirous of getting all light on the subject possi- ble and that it would be pleased to hear from anyone representing the employer s side of the question 1t is understood a number of prominent lawyers have been asked by the committee to appear be- fore it this morning to speak on this sub ject The committee wishes it to be un- derstood, however. that every person in- terested in this measure will be given a hearing by the committee.
 Among the attorneys who have been asked to give their views on the subject are: Forney Johnston, C. P. Beddow. James Bowron, F. H. Cabaniss J. Y. Stokley. H. G. Harsh, Frank s. White, Jr., A. c. Smith, Charles l.. Rice and others. The committee win meet at 9 o'clock this morning and the workmen's compen- ton act will be the first matter taken up.
 Harley Is Thanked
 Yesterday afternoon Herbert Harley secretary Of the American Judicature so- ciety, completed his arguments before the committee on the question of reform in the adminlstra ton of justice. He referred in particular to the municipal court Of Chicago which he contended is the great est example of reform in court practice and procedure in the annals of the Amer ican courts since they were establs shed He emphasized the fact that in almost every instance where judicial reform had
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07
ADJUSTMENTS
At The Lyric

Jewell's manikin mimics should prove the greatest drawing card foi children that the Lyric has had tkis season. and as result the Lyric should be filled to capacity with young folks Ihe manikins are wonderful miniature creatures that initiate the great, stars of the stage and they will delight lit- ieEfolks
 The new summer policy of "conic when you like and remain as long as you please" will be inaugurated at the Lyric next week, commencing with Monday. The matinees will start ct { o'clock Instead of 2:30. and the night performances will be continuous fror, ? 50 to tO:30 o'clock. Seats will moi he reserved and the audience can corue in the house at any time after thc doors open.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07
|EEFL|N WILL SPEAK.
 FOR LOCAL VETERANS
Congressman to Deliver Bir- mingham Invitation at
 Reunion at Richmond

The invitation of the Confederate vet erans of Birmingham to the general re- union in Richmond to have the 1916 meet ing in this city, will be delivered by Con gressman J. Thomas Heflin
 Capt. John c. Smith of Camp Wilcox yesterday gave out correspondence with MT. Heflin in which MT. Heflin accepted the invitation to go to Richmond and deliver the invitation. The letters made public by Captain Smith were as fol- lows:
 Hon. J. Thomas Heflin. Lafayette
 Dear Sir: The Confederate veterans of Birmingham, backed by the Chamber of Commerce are going to Richmond, June 1, to try to bring the next reunion to Birmingham The veterans and the Cham Der of Commerce have decided that they need a good speaker to present our cause, and I have been requested to- write you to know if your engagements were such, that you could accompany the veterans to Richmond, and deliver the invitation ad- dress. We are all feel that yo uare the speaker for the occasion, and that no one could deliver an address that would be more appropriate and pleasing to the old old veterans, than yourself.
 Thanking you in advance for your kind and prompt answer. I am Yours very truly, JOHN ,G. SMITH.
 "Adjutant General Lafayette. May 5, 1915. Col John G. Smith. Birmingham.
 My Dear Sir: Your very kind invi- tation is highly appreciated and l thank you for the honor that you have done me. It will give me pleasure to represent you as best I can at the reunion at Rich mond Write me fully as to when We leave, etc.
 With best wishes for you all, I am Yours sincerely, THOMAS HEFLIN.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07
SAYS DUNKIRK
 NOW IS SAFE

Paris. May 6.-(6 p. m.)-General Eydoux, military governor of Dunkirk, issued a statement today to reassure the city's pop ulation that there was no longer danger of a renewal of the recent bombardment by the Germans. The statement says:
 Measures have been taken to prevent a further bombardment by heavy guns. The result of these measures can be seen and the inhabitants of Dunl<irk need only to remain quietly at home. Nearly all the victims of previous bombardments were killed in the streets. and all that is need ed is to seek shelter if the bombardment is renewed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07
FORMER SENATOR
 PUT UNDER ARREST

Vienna. May 6.-(Via London, 1895 p. m.)-Former United States Senator Lafayette Young of Des Moines, la., accompanied by a former American deputy consul at Bern, Switzerland, was arrested at Innsbruck, Austria. yesterday on suspicion of espionage. directed against Mir Youngs compan- ion.
 Mir Young was promptly released with apologies after a few hours de- tention in his hotel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07
EXPECT HARAHAN
 HERE THIS MORNING

W. J. Harahan. president of the Sea- loard Air Line. Is expected in Birming- ham this morning from Richmond Mfr. Harahan Is engaged on an inspection of the Seaboard Air Line properties. He will visit several industrial men and will look over the local properties of the Seaboard. MT. Harahan will re- turn to his offices this afternoon. ernOOn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07
FAMOUS SEED EXPERT COMING David Burpee Will Be Entertained by
 Local Seedsmen

David Burpee, member of the firm of William A. Burpee & Co., of Phil adelphia and one of the greatest seed experts in the United States, will be in Birmingham today.
 This is MT. Burpee's first trip to tho south and while here he will be en- tertained by Birmingham seedsmen. Last night it was announced that MT. burpee would be taken to the News paper club for lunch and during the afternoon would be taken for an au- tomobile trip over the city.