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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-25

q The best you can do,
the best you can be, the
best you can buy!
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-25

G. All clothes are just a
little different, and Perry
Suits are the most unlike
of all!
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-25

q In the nature of things
there's only one such!
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-25
Everyday Suits
and Others!

u If you are a man worth
your salt, you are satisfied
with nothing short of your
Best!
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1915-08-20

In your room, It is true, or near to 1t,
at least, and was set upon ty ruffian
and young woman. Between them
they bound me and left me helpless
flung me into your room here as you
see. l ask no belief of you. Take me
to Count Sachio-I am his man. Let
him plead for me. shall make no
plea at al"
Count Frederick found upon the
floor a little kerchief, which told him
much.
Every WELL" said he to Rudolph,
"that is precisely what / shall do! We
shall go to find your master, Count
Sachio. There has been too much
mystery of late; perhaps he can ex-
plain a part of it."
1t was thus, therefore, that Count
Frederick and his new passenger had
come in a swift car from Gretzhoffen
direct to the lodge of Count Sachio,
beyond the neutral lands. And hay
ing arrived at the chalet Rudolph had
lost no time in fiinging himself from
the car and fastening to explain to his
master that absence which he knew
would be so resented. Seeing Roleau
there in advance of him-and bound
his own rage overcarne him and he lost
not an instant In casting himself upon
Count Sachio's prisoner.
This was not altogether fortunate
matter for any; Roleau, surprised at
the attack, and by this time somewhat
in possession of recuperated powers,
made so stern a heave at his bonds
that he broke them; and thereupon ad-
dressing himself to the combat once
to do.
Meantime Count Frederick, thinking
it we'll to guard all exits of the chalet,
himself had gone to the rear, and had
found the open window through which
Kitty and the stranger had escaped.
What he now saw, therefore, in the
main room, was his own late prisoner
engaged in conflict with Count Sachio's
prisoner.
''They find him a Tartar!" exclaimed
he to himself; for at that moment Ro-
leau, casting Rudolph aside, made for
the outer door of the chalet.
"Stop!" cried Count Sachio loudly,
as others would have followed him.
1T is useless! Wait-he has not the
coin. Why waste time on him!"
They fell back as the count once
more took charge of this complicated
situation.
LAS for you, Rudolph" he exclaimed,
you have come late, and you have
failed-you have not the coin that you
were sent to bring me-"
"Excellency, mo- have failed. That
mamie pointed to the door where
Roleau had fied-"he and a young
woman caught me even as / was
searching for it where you directed
me. They fell on me and trussed me
up and left me helpless. l stayed
there until the master of the place
came 1t was he who brought me
hither-I told him you would make
any explanation that could be made"
"And a fine explanation anyone can
make!" exclaimed Count Sachio bit
terly.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1915-08-20

ters, as was generally known, lay lit
tie way back on the cross-trail Of the
main road, between the two Kingdoms
of Grahoffen and Gretzhoffen, which
crossed midway Of the neutral lands.
When Kitty fed after the thief
Blake, it was at first with no definite
purpose OF her own; but she had not
gone far before she realized that alone
she could accomplish little against
such men as he; and she doubted not
that he was on his way to join his
comrades. What then was there to
do? Who could aid her?
Even as she rode the thought came
to Kitty's mind of the debonair bandit
leader, Landozi, the same who had SO
CALAMITY freed her and escorted her
to the city's gates but a short time
before. She was woman enough to
know the impression she had made On
the bandit chief-and shrewd enough
also to hit upon him as an ally in her
own plans. Therefore, as Kitty rode
now-not SO fast as not to leave abun-
dant bits of paper On the trail SO that
Roleau might be able to track her-it
was not towards any citadel of the law
not to Gretzhoffen town itself-but
towards the capital Of lack of law;
the rendezvous of the ragged ban
ditti of the desert.
They sat, these rude and careless
folk, ill clad, ragged, yet not i'll con-
tent, under the sheltering rocks which
mado their lair or den on the cross
road in the neutral lands. Cooking,
eating, drinking, they spent the time
as persons of no more mentality than
theirs would spend it-joking, con-
versing, talking of what they had done.
vaporing of what they were about to
do. Most prominently in their minds
seemed to linger the memory of their
little expedition in which they had
taken prisoner the Count Frederick
and tho beautiful young American.
"And the chief let that prize go!"
grumbled che. "Out Of the whole en-
nothing. What the count gave US
would not have made two lire apiece,
divided fairly among our band. The
main prize--the young woman-we
got nothing for her whatever. And
yet, what a chance for ransom!"
''Such a chance does not come Oft
en-. But | wonder where the chief
himself is tonight. And are the pick
cts out down the road? In these times
we cannot be too careful, for they say
that between the two kingdoms war
may come, and If SO it would be but
our luck for one of the armies to
ask US to recruit with them"
go, you fellows, two of you," in
structed one who seemed to be some
sort of lieutenant. "Step out and
scout down the road bit"
1t was not long after this that the
men left at the rendezvous heard in
the darkness a woman's scream.
With this came the laughing shout Of
their comrades.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1915-08-20
CHAPTER Xxx.
The Sewer Rats.

The Sewer Rats.
"Who was the thief that robbed you,
excellency?" demanded Landozi, as
they drew up near the edge of the
city-did you see him well?"
Perfectly" said Kitty. Moreover,
I am sure have seen him before"
"Where?"
with your own band, monsieur-he
was one of those who rode with you
the other day!"
"Ah, a slim man-sharp face
white?"
"Precisely-the same"
"T know him-Blakei He was with
US that day, yes, but promise you he
is not really of our brotherhood. He
is not worthy of association with gal
liant gentlemen like ourselves. We
ride the trails-he creeps through the
alleys of the city. We are borderers-
he is a common thief. Blake-truly,
it must have been he. No one Of our
own gentry would have robbed a wom-
an. Now, you help me in your own
quest. | know Blake's lurking place.
He and his kind have sort Of den
in the low quarter Of the town. The
project of police leaves them pretty
much alone, because in these times
the officers Of the law have much else
to think about. Their opium lair
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1915-08-20

peal in her eyes as any man would
have found it difficult to resist. II
am in need-I am in pursuit of a thief
and I"
And you ask a thief to catch a
theft" The bandit chieftain smiled
grimly.
mo, not in the Ieast-I do not call
you so, you brothers Of the desert.
You yourself, Captain Landozi, told me
to come to you if needed help. Well,
1 need it now. tonight, this
very moment! am all alone.
need conduct to Gretzhoffen
town. l am convinced that the man
who robbed me fed thither. What,
would you allow one to escape who
would rob a woman?"
mo-" exclaimed Landozi. THAT is
not our trade. 1t is our profession
that we take only from the rich; and
we do not side with those who rob the
weak. Excellency, my word is my
word. You come to us for aid, and we
should be barren of all honor did we
not give you aid. What can we do?"
ride with mel" exclaimed Kitty.
,"Yourself-two or three men-show
me the way from here to Gretzhoffen.
Shield me against any other possible
riders who may not be of your broth
ehrood. Is it agreed?"
cit is agreed" exclaimed Landozi,
and with small discussion they soon
were in the saddle again-Landozi,
two or three of his stoutest men and
Kitty; and once more she felt the
rush of the wind against her cheek,
as a good horse carried her forword.
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"Ho, brothers, cried the ruffian who
held Kitty in his arms-"By the Lord,
it's the same!-'tis the young Amer
lean highness whom we lost!"
Loose me! Let me free!" cried
Kitty vehemently-"I came to you for
help. l trusted in you. / am in need
and I ask you gentlemen to be my
friends
What, your friends!" They laughed
loudly at this.
Eyes, your leader knows me-do you
not remember how he took us captive
the other day? He told me then If
needed aid to count on him. Does one
of your brotherhood speak falsely?"
They fell back from her now re-
spectfully, impressed in part by what
she said, and in part by the fear that
they might offend their leader. This
latter fear was well placed. for even
now they heard the sounds of rapid
hoofbeats.
"Hist!'' exclaimed one, "Landozi-it
is very likely he"
And 1t was he, the man whom they
all respected through their fears. He
flung himself from his horse now and
strobe into the lighted circle.
What now, fellows!" exclaimed he,
as he caught sight of the young WON
an standing there, disheveled, pale.
do you not know this excellency?
What, would you insult her!"
81 came hither for help" exclaimed
Kitty, addressing him with such ap-
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1915-08-20
CHAPTER XIX.
The Apaches.

The ApacheS.
Tho man who had proved himself
the last possessor of the kings half of
the Gretzhoffen coin was the most I'M
worthy Of any thus far concerned in
it's destinies. True, Kitty's recollec-
ton had been correct-she had indeed
seen him among Landlords condottieri.
Yet lawless as the members Of that
band were, he scarce was fit to claim
comradeship with them.
His name in truth was Blake-a rem
egade Englishman, who had for some
time belonged to the underworld Of
the capital of Gretzhoffcn. If, animal
ed by some greater ambition Of his
own, he now and then joined the bands
Of the desert rovers, his real prefer
ence was for the underworld of the
city, where, with his comrades of the
cheaper thieving gentry, he might for
the most part smoke or leaf in idle
ness, not concerned in deeds of activ-
ity or daring. 1t had been by mere
chance of his prowling nature that he
had learned something about the Cwn-
ership of the broken coin-had guessed
that it might have some value, and
had resolved to possess himself of it..
AS he fed now, therefore, he made
not for the desert so much as for the
dens of his own sort in the purlieus
of Gretzhoffen town itself. When at
length, after his long ride across the
neutral country, he found himself once
more near to what he called home, he
cast loose his horse and completed his
journey on foot.
At the door of the underground dive,
where he counted upon meeting most
of his friends, ne made the usual sign
of admission. 1t was choice band of
kindred souls who rose to greet him
as he entered. They asked him what
cheer.
what have I done-what have l
taken?" Staggering, he pushed them
aside and threw on the table in the
center Of the room bit of coin which
he took from his pocket.
Something, comrades, l am think
ing"
A roar of laughter broke from them,
as, motley group, they surrounded
him.
HE is jolly jester, is it not SO, nay
brothers," exclaimed one. "a coin!
If it were whole it might be worth per-
haps Ira or SO, but broken-it is
worthless. What can we get for this
in a bank. my brothers? So, Blake,
is this your days work."
"You may laugh, comrades" said he,
"all YOU like; at the same time, /
venture you that coin viii be worth
something to us before We are done
with ii"
what is it?" exclaimed one, curl
ously. examining the inscription. An
old Roman coin, do you Think"
"True. there is a mystery about it,
my DULLES, never doubt that. IL is a
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1915-08-20

mystery that will pay well when
solved. Besides, it might act as some
sort of safeguard for us. There has
been plenty Of talk Of late that our
band may need friends to keep US
from the moose. Very we'll, them
think the ownership of this coin at
least will give us friends when we
may need them. Guard it well. that
same broken coin, my brothers"
What do you mean?" asked the
spokesman curiously. "Who has
sought 1t, them"
Such men as Count Sachio Of Ora
hoffen. 1t was of him / took it. There
was pursuing 1t, also, that same young
American-and that ruffian of hers,
who serves her so like dog-Roleau,
l heard her call him. My word, he
had a grip of steel in his hands-he
well-nigh did for me before 1 could
make my escape. I saw Count Sachio
drop the coin upon the floor. / threw
my man so / could pick 1t UP, and
then fed. My word to you, brothers,
I fed at speed! So here am"
Now, while these thieves Of the city
were holding their little conference,
their holder brethren Of the desert.
not SO far away in their own rendez-
vous. were gathered for an evenings
CONVERSE dozen or more Of Lam
dozi's band Of desert riders, hail fell
lows we'll met, friends of the kings
troops and enemies, as they boosted,
Of none but the rich. Their headquar-
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1915-08-20
FIFTH iNSTALLMENT
CHAPTER XVIII.
A New Intruder.

A New Intruder.
The keen senses of Roleau, schooled
in peril, told him of some hidden dan
ger-the very tenseness of the situa-
tion warning him. Turning, he saw
the appraised weapon, and in flash
a blow from his own powerful arm
had sent it flying through the window.
It fell clinking on the floor at the feet
of Count Sachio and his friends. Kit
ty, rescued from the danger which
she had not realized, sprang back. An
instant later Roleau had grappled
with the intruder.
Hearing the sound of this encoun-
ter, Count Sachio and his companions
sprang at the intervening door, broke
II in. They found two strange men
engaged in an encounter whose cause
they could not guess, but both of
whom undoubtedly were intruders in
this place, and who, therefore, might
be regarded as enemies.
"The American" exclaimed Sachio,
as now he saw also the young girl,
who was endeavoring as best she
might to give assistance to Roleau
in his struggle with the stranger.
Quick, excellency, run!" exclaimed
Roleau.
The strange man was not easily
to be disposed of, but gave even the
powerful Roleau all he liked to do to
handle him. Meantime Sachio flung
himself upon Roleau, his comrades did
as much for the stranger.
In the melee, which slipped from
place to place upon the floor, Sachio
let fall the little bag with the kings
half coin-in his excitement he had
forgotten that he still had it in his
hand. The stranger, whose shifty
eyes caught everything, saw the bag
as it lay upon the floor
Working gradually towards the
place where the little bag lay, now
underfoot, now scuffed aside by the
struggling men, the stranger managed
to trip and throw that one of Sachio's
friends who pressed him most closely.
They fell directly before the packet.
Swiftly. the long hand of the stranger
reached out and caught 1t up.
There remained for him no more
relish for the fight. An instant later,
his crossed arm against the throat OF
his assailant, he broke away, flung
through the open window and left the
others to shift as they might.
Roleau, still held in the powerful
grasp of Count Sachio himself, strug
gled furiously, all the time calling to
Kitty to make her own escape.
"Roleau!" called Kitty. Quick, he
he has it-he has stolen it. We must
follow him!" And Roleau did his
best to shake himself free.
mot so fast, not so easily" painted
Sachio,s whose stern grip still held
Roleau's collar. You will not get
off Just yet. Who are you, to come
prowling about my p!ace-thieves
against thieves? You shall tell me
what all this means"
go, excellency, rum" painted Ro
1eau. still to his mistress. Leave
them to me. I'll come when l can
Kitty turned, knowing that she
must act quickly or be taken prisoner
herself.
Follow me. Roleau!" she cried
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COPSR 1915,

Follow me when you can. I'll leave
a trail" And as she caught up book
from the table Roleau guessed what
she had meant by this-a paper trail.
She looked this way and that, but
could see no trace Of the stranger
who had thus treacherously intruded
upon their own plans. A strange feel
ing came to her mind that perhaps
she had seen him elsewhere before
now. Where could that have been?
Ransacking her memory she conclud-
ed that he must have been some one
of the band of banditti who had sur
prised her and her companions In the
desert.
Trusting to fortune to bring her
aid, she ran forward in the general
direction which she supposed the man
had taken. She passed from the floor
of the gallery, which held no trace of
footprints to the softer ground where
she might see the trail, and caught it
now. He was running in great leaps
towards the edge of the forest, where
the road came in. Yonder lay the
trail to Gretzhoffen. He seemed bound
for that Yes-she presently heard
sound of horses hoofs.
"Horses!" thought Kitty to herself,
recalling the stables where some OF
Sachio's mounts were kept-indeed,
she doubted not that some might be
saddled and waiting in the yard. 1t
was true-an instant later her own
flying hoofbeats pursued those now
lessening in the distance. And as
she fed Kitty left trail.
AS for Roleau, his faithful heart
was wellnigh broken when, having
seen his mistress follow his advice
and make her escape, he found him
self in spite of all unable to join her
in the pursuit of the escaping thief
who had their coin. The grasp Of
Sachio upon him did not relax, and
now others REINFORCED their leader.
'Ah, we'll, messieurs," he said grin
ming, at length, "you have the argu-
ment."
Search him!" exclaimed Sachio.
"I have lost the coin. 1t was here. 1t
is gope-he has it about him some
where"
The companions of the count COM
piled, but could make nothing of the
search, Roleau stoutly asserting that
he knew nothing of it and had it not
in his possession.
'I dropped it on the floor in the
eouHoO ovoIoipood Gaohin "SurllV
this man must have it, or it has wings!
l had it in my hand but now, this very
moment That American-surely she
is a witch. Did she take it, fellow?
Tell me?" He turned furiously upon
Roleau.
Monsieur, how can tell?" replied
the latter.
At last, however, there came the
sound Of one driving furiously.
"On guard, gentlemen!" exclaimed
Sachio. 1--WE do not know who comes
i hope it may be Rudolph"
It was indeed this missing stranger
the man who had been left bound in
Frederick's apartments.
It should be understood now that
when Count Frederick had returned
to mis- own apartments and found his
private room occupied by man who
evidently had been there for no good
purpose-a man left trussed up and
bound by yet other intruders-he had
had some parley with the helpless in
truder in the way of learning what
had been the cause of his strange
plight.
81 know wou, fellow" said he. "You
are of Count Sachio's suite. You have
been quartered here with him as
guest of this house-and now you
would rob me.
"Your excellency," exclaimed Ru-
dolph, "spare me! I was found here
-
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1915-08-20
SYNOPSIS.

Kitty Gray, newspaper woman, finds In
a curio shop half Of broken coin. the
mutilated inscription on which arouses
her curiosity and leads her, at the order
OF her managing editor. to go to the prin-
cipality of Gretzhoffen to piece out the
story suggested by the inscription. She is
followed, and on arrival in Gretzhoffen
her adventures while chasing the secret
of the broken coin begin.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1915-11-17
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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1915-11-17
SATURDAY LAFAYETTE DAY.

ATLANTA, Nov. 16.-Saturday of
this week, November 20, will be La
Fayette day all over Georgia, with
the official permission of Governor
Harris, and Georgians on that day
will be requested to make Christmas
donations for relief work in France
and with the allies.
The Lafayette day idea originated
with DR.. f. l.. May, French consul
in Atlanta, and is enthusiastically
supported by the women's clubs here
and in other cities.
In Atlanta on that day 500 school
children will sell flags and medals,
while in various other Georgia towns
and cities the work will be in the
hands of the women's clubs and sim
liar organizations. Anyone who wish
es to make donations direct may do
so by sending them, either money or
supplies, to DR.. F. E. May, here.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1915-11-17
,EVERE PUNISHMENT
OF Mrs. Chappell, Of Five Years
Standing, Relieved by Cardui.

Mt. Airy, N. C.'-Mrs. Sarah M. Chap
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| tried most every kind Of medicine,
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read one day about Cardui, the wo-
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