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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-28

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The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-05

fiscal relations with allied neutral and enemy countries unless 1t were agreed that the home and dominion governments should act together in the negotiations. After consultation with various interests a committee drew up a tentative tariff, the duties under which vary from 30 per cent maximum to 10 per cent maximum, ad valorem, for wholly manufactured goods, to five per cent maximum on raw foodstuffs (some being admitted free). Raw materials would be ex- empt from duty. Alcoholic drinks, to- bacco and other articles now subject to duties would bear an extra fifty per cent when imported from enemy countries, and a substantial duty would be imposed on German and Austrian mineral waters.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-05
BR| |T|SH FAVOR RECIPROCAL
 TRADE

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 It was suggested that a tentative tariff for five years on an ad vaiorem basis might be applied. subject to ne gotiations with all parties concerned for the settlement of scientific tariff with specific duties. if the latter should eventually be considered pre- farable. The Dominions should. how ever. be left free to determine their
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-18

The lieutenant stared. "But if she
should be Miss Blithers, what them
at might simplify matters tremend-
ously," said Robin, but not at all con-
fidently.
Later on, while they were breakfast
ing in Robins sitting room, Hobbs
brought in the morning newspapers.
He laid one Of them before the prince
and jabbed his forefinger upon a glar-
ing headline
miss Blithers Denies Report.
Signed Statement Mysteriously Re-
ceived American uciress Not to Wed
Prince of Graustark. Shall l read the
harticle, sir?"
Robin snatched up the paper and
read aloud for himself.
The following card appeared at the
head of the column and was supple
mented by complete resume Of the
Blithers Graustark middle:
Miss Blithers desire to correct an
erroneous report that has appeared in
the newspapers. She is not engaged
to be married to the Prince of Grau-
stark, nor is there even the remotest
probability that such will ever be the
case. Miss Blithers regrets that she
has not the honor of Prince Robins
acquaintance, and the prince has spe-
cifcally stated in the public prints
that he does not know her by sight
The statements of the two persons
most vitality affected by this disturb
ing rumor should be taken as final
! Sufficient pain and annoyance already
have been caused by the malicious and
utterly groundless report" The name
Of Maud Apologize Blithers was APP
| pended to the statement, and it was
! dated Paris, Aug. 30.
! 1t appears that the signed statement
was left in the counting room of the
various newspapers by heavily veil
| ed lady at an hour agreed upon as
about 10 o'clock" There was abso-
lutely no clue to the identity Of this
! woman.
well. she appears to be here" said
Robin as he laid down the last of the
! three Journals and stared at Dank as
if expecting hope from that most I'M
reliable source.
81 suppose you will now admit that
| am right about the letter b. said
Dank sullenly.
when l see Miss Guile l shall ask
point blank if she is Maud Apologize,
Dank, and if she says she isn't I'll take
her word for it." said Robin.
And if she says she is?"
We'll" said the prince ruefully. I'll
still take her word for it..
And them"
"Then | shall be equally frank and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-18
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Renodelng Sale--Sacrificing An the Surplus Stock

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-18

Grcustark will be assured" He said
it lightly, but there was a dark look
in his eyes that belied the jaunty
words.
cam l to understand that you in
tend toto ask her to marry your"
demanded the count, profoundly
troubled Remember, boy, that you
are the Prince o. Graustark, that
you
"But / am not going to ask her to
marry the Prince of Graustark. I'm
going to ask her to marry R.
Schmidt" said Robin composedly.
In the baron's room at the Ritz that
night there was held secret confer
ence.
The three conspirators were of the
same mind. 1t was clear that some
thing must be done. But what?
That was the question. Gourou de-
clared that the people, were very
much disturbed over the trick the
great capitalist had played upon the
cabinet; there were sullen threats of
revolt il the government insisted
on the deposit of bonds as required
by the agreement. More than that,
there were open declarations that the
daughter of Mr.. Blithers would never
be permitted to occupy the throne of
Graustark. Deeply as his subjects
loved the young prince, they would
force him to abdicate rather than
submit to the dissertation of throne
that had never been dishonored.
They would accept William w. Blith-
ers' money, but they would have none
of William w. Blithers' daughter.
The afternoon papers had published
the brief statement prepared by Rob-
in in the seclusion of his stateroom
on board the Jupiter Immediately
after a most enjoyable hour with
Miss Guile. 1t was a curt and ex-
tremely positive denial of the ru-
mored engagement, with the addi-
tional information that he never had
seen Miss Blithers and was more or
less certain that she had never set
eyes on him.
A rather staggering coincidence ap-
peared with the published report that
Miss Blithers herself was supposed to
be somewhere in Europe. word hav-
ing been received that day from
sources in London that she had sailed
from New York under an assumed
/ name The imaginative French jour-
nails put two and two together and
dwelt upon the possibility that the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-18

two young people who had never
seen <.ch other might have crossed
the Atlantic on the same steamer,
seeing each other frequently and yet
remaining entirely in the dark. so to
speak. Inspired writer's began to
weave romance around them
The newspapers also printed def
mite bit of ncss in the shape OF a dis
patch from Few York to the effect
that Mr. and Mrs William ". Blithers
were salIlng Tor Europe on the ensu
ing day, bound for Graustark.
However, the chief and present con-
ern of the three loyal gentlemen in
midnight conclave was not centered
in the trouble that Mr.. Blithers had
started, but in the more desperate
situation created by Miss Guile. She
was the peril that now confronted
them. and she was indeed peril.
by jove" exclaimed Dank, so
lo.%ly that his companions actually
jumped in their seats.
What ails you. Dank?" demanded
the baron, removing his eyes from the
young mans face long enough to
glance fearfully at the transom.
Twelve got it," cried the soldier.
Count, you remember the big red let
ter B on all of her trunks. don't you?
Hobbs is positive he
Count Quinnox sprang to his feet
and banged the table with his fist.
by jove." he shouted, suddenly
! comprehending.
"The newspapers say that she sailed
from New York under an assumed
! name" went on Dank, thrilled by his
own amazing cleverness. There you
are, Plain as day. The letter B ex
plains everything. Now We know who
Miss Guile really is. She's
Maud" exclaimed Quinnox, sinking
back into his chair
Miss Blithers." cried Goursu. d.
vining at last. by jove." And thus
was the jovian circle completed.
Robin was informed bright and early
the next morning In fact, he was still
in his pajamas when the news wa:
carried to him by the exhausted Dank
who had spent five hours in bed. bu
none in slumber Never in all hi
ardent career had the smart Lieutenant
been so bitterly afflicted with love
sickness as now:
II don't believe a word OF it," sale
the prince promptly. You've beer
dreaming, old chap"
That letter B isn't a dream, is it?'
mo. it isn't" said Robin. and in
stantly sat up in bed, his face yer!
serious. IF she should turn out I,
be Miss Bllthers, I've cooked my COOS,
to crisp. Good Lord, when l thinl
Of some of the things ] said to he
about the Blithers family. But wait
If she is Miss Blithers do you suppos
she'd sit calmly by and hear the fami
ly ridiculed? No, sir. She woul,
have taken my head off like fash"
81 suppose you'll see nothing NOR
OF her, your highness," remarke,
Dank, a SLY nope struggling IN nj
breast
You'd better put It the other way
She'll see nothing more Of me-" lugu
briously.
II mean to say. sir. you can't go OF
with it. can you?"
III there is really anything to 60 Of
with, Dank, III go on with it. believ
me-"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-18

head. We'll, he's got lot Of nerve"
II shudder when think Of what is
likely to happen to those architects
when they begin shopping around the
CASTLE" said Gourou dryly. by the
way, have you seen Miss Guile this
morning."
Robins cheeks were now completely
suffused. Certainly not"
"She was in the Rue de la Paix half
an hour ago. l thought you might,
You saw her, baron?"
Yes, highness, and it may interest
you to know that she saw you"
1.-THE deuce you say! But how do
you know that it was Miss Guile.
You've no means of knowing"
ut is a part of my profession to rec
ognize people from given descriptions.
In this case, however, the identified
ton was rendered quite simple by the
actions of the young lady herself She
happened to emerge from a shop just
as you were passing, and I've never
seen any one, criminal or otherwise,
seek cover as quickly as she did. She
darted back into the shop like one
pursued by the devil.
Where did she go from the Rue de
la Paix?" asked Robin impatiently.
ITO the Ritz. | was there almost as
soon as she. She handed an envelope
containing letter, fancy-to the
carriage man and drove away in the
direction of the Place de POpera
have sly notion. my prince. that you
will find note awaiting you on your
return to the hotel. All, you appear
to be in haste. my young hunter"
II am in haste. If you expects to
keep alongside, baron. you'll have to
run" cried the prince, and was in
stantly in his seven league boots
Won't you sit down. baron? I'll be
at liberty in a minute or two" he said
on reaching his room at the hotel,
and coolly proceeded to scan the brief
message from Miss Guile.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-18

word in the matter. You shall have
it when we reach the hotel-and that
reminds me of another thing. I'm
sorry that shall have to ask you to
countermand the reservation for
rooms at the hotel you mention. l
have already reserved rooms at the
Ritz-by wireless. We shall stop
there Where is Dank?"
THE Ritz is hardly the place for
But Robin clapped him on the back
and favored him with the good ma
tured, boyish smile that mastered
even the fiercest Of his counselors,
and the minister of police, being an
astute man, heaved deep sigh of
resignation.
Count Quinnox was gnawing his
mustache. "See here, Robin he said,
laying his hand on the young mans
shoulder, "you are in Paris now. and
not on board a ship at sea. Miss
Guile is a beautiful, charming. high
ly estimable young woman. and, l
might as we'll say it straight out to
your face, you ought not to subject
/ her to the notoriety that is bound to
follow il the newspapers learn that
she is playing around Paris, no mat
ter how innocently, with prince
whom
Gust a moment, count" interrupt
ed Robin, cold light in his now I'M
smiling eyes. "You are getting lit
tie ahead Of the game. Miss Guile is
not going to the Ritz. nor do expect
her to play around Paris with me.
AS q matter Of fact, she refused to
tell me where she is to stop while
! here, and / am uncomfortably GER
tain that shall not see her unless by
chance. You may be sure that l shall
not annoy Miss Guile, and you may
be equally sure that She
81 beg your pardon. Robin, but did
not employ the word annoy" protest
ed the count.
-"that she takes me for gentle
man If not for prince" went on
Robin. deliberately completing the
sentence before he smiled his forgive
ness upon the old man. Il selected
the Ritz because all rich Americans
go there, I'm told. I'm taking a
chance"
robin, my lad, beg Of you to con-
slider the consequences that
There's no use discussing it, old
friend. Trust to luck. There is a
bully good chance that she will send
me about my business when the time
comes, and then the salvation OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-18

tell her that am Robin of Graustark
That will put US all square again, and
we'll see what comes of it in the end"
The day was warm and clear, and
Paris was cleaning. Robin stretched
his long legs in brisk walk across
the Place Vendome and up the Rue
de la Paix to the boulevard. Here he
hesitated and then retraced his steps
slowly down the street of diamonds,
for he suspected Miss Guile of being
interested in things that were costly.
Suddenly inspired. he made his way
to the Place de la Concorde and set
tied himself on one of the seats near
the entrance to the Champs Elysees.
A man came up and took seat beside
him.
Good morning, Mr. Schmidt" said
the newcomer. and Robin somewhat
gruffiy demanded what the deuce he
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-18
CHAPTER XII.
The Red Letter So"

T the Care St. LaZare Robin had
"a brief glimpse of Miss Guile as
~ she hurried with the crowd
down TO the cab Enclosure,
where her escort. the alert young
stranger. put her tito waiting liz
CUISINE, bundled Mrs. CASTOR and
Marie after her and then dashed
away, obviously to see their luggage
through the douane.
She espied the tall figure Of her fell
low voyager near the steps and lean
Cd forward TO wave perfunctory
farewell 10 him. The car was creep
ing out toward the packed thorough
fare, He remained perfectly still,
with uplifted hat. faint smile on
his lips and not the slightest sign OF
annoyance in his face. She smiled
securely to herself as she leaned back
IN the seat and was satisfied.
Count Quinnox found him standing
There few minutes later. twirling
his stick and smiling with his eyes.
accompanying the old soldier was a
49,. sharp featured man with keen
49, eyes and a sh'n, pointed nus
taehe Of gray.
This man was Gourou, chief of po-
nee and commander of the tower in
Eoelweiss, successor to the celebrat-
81 Baron Dangloss. After he had
greeted his prince the quiet little
Aan announced that he had reserved
ior him an apartment at the Bristol.
i am instructed by the prime min
S'er, your highness. to urge your i'm
mediate return to Edelweiss," he
vent on. lowering his voice. "The
people are disturbed by the reports
'Aas have reached us during the past
@eeE Or two, and Baron Romano Is
convinced that nothing will serve &c
auodqe the feeling Of uneasiness thai
pfeFalls except your own declaration
III person-that these reports are
uatrue."
/ shall telegraph at once TO Baron
->oinano that 1t ia all poppycock,
'1d Robin easily. II refer, of course
&c the reported engagement. / an
h't going to marry Miss Blithers
AKA that's all there is TO be said. You
may see to II, baron, that state
A'eht is issued to all of the Pari:
newspapers today and to the CORE
pohdens Of all the great papers II
--arope and America. I have pre-
Jared this statement, under my Owl
signature. and it is to be the las
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-18
Children's Wash School Dresses

Children new wash dresses for
school and home, of bingham, cham
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o to Il years excellent S1.25
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-18

They Would Have None OF William w.
BIithers' Daughter.
meant by following him. Il have some
interesting news" said Baron Gourou
quietly.
From homer" asked Robin care
lessly.
Indirectly. II comes through Ber-
lin. Our special agent there wires me
that the Offices of Mr.. Blithers in that
city have received instructions from
him to send engineers to Edelweiss
for the purpose of estimating the cost
of remodeling and rebuilding the cas-.
tle-in other words. TO restore 1t to its
condition prior to the Marlanx rebel
lion fifteen years ago"
There was tantalizing smile on the
baron's face as he watched the chang
ing expressions in that of his prince.
Are you in earnest" demanded
Robin, a bright red spot appearing in
each cheek. The baron nodded his
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-18
Silk Dresses

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$500 to $3.50 Dresses
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Due to a most clever pur.
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combination silk and chiffon
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Georgette crepe and chiffon
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colors black, navy, Copen-
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ANOTHER LOT
Consists of elegant tafeta
silk dresses in the latest ex-
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ers wonder how we can sell
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Silk Poplin Dresses-pretty
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New Skirts in granite cloth,
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check, including extra sizes;
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-18
THE NEW SPRING GOODS

Mr.. n. J. Cronin New York buyer. has sent us in
wonderful values in spring Suits dresses,
coats, skirts waists, ec--the best the market offers
purchased at the lowest possible price-and marked
according to custom, at very close retail prices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-18

Continued Next Wednesday,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-18
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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-10-18
Pay Your Taxes!

l, OR ONE OF MY DEPUTIES
WILL BE AT THE FOLLOWING
PLACES ON DATES MENTIONED
BELOW:
Wednesday, Oct. 1S-Hefin.
Thursday, Oct. 19-Prentiss.
Friday, Oct. 20-WysoX.
Saturday, Oct. p - Williams
Mines.
Saturday. Oct. 21-Taylor Mines.
Monday, Oct. 23-Ceptertown.
Tuesday, Oct. 24-Matanzas.
Wednesday, Oct. 25-Kronos, a.
m.
Wednesday, Oct. 25-Ceralvo, p.
m.
Saturday, Oct. 2S-Rockport.
This will be the last call out of the
Office. S. o. KEOWN, Sheriff.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-10-18
MIR. JOHNSON MEETS TWO
COUNTY APPOINTMENTS

Hon. Ben johnson spoke to large
and enthusiastic crowd at Horse
Branch last Saturday afternoon and
at Centertown at night to, equally as
good a crowd. Messrs. Walker Myr-
tie, ]. b. Mcdaniel, p. H. Afford,
John G. Keith and others on COM
mittee of arrangements, long before
the hour for speaking had arrived,
prepared seats for 500 or more with
speakers stand in the grove just in
front of the Ragland old store build
ing.
Mr.. johnson began speaking about
1880 and held his audience spell
bound for over an hour and thirty
minutes, when he was taken to the
depot in Mr.. Virgil Geary's automo-
bile which he had kindly brought
down to convey Mr.. Johnson from
the station to the grove and return.
Mr.. johnson took the 1880 train
to Beaver Dam and was met there
by Mr.. Cooper's car and taken to
Centertown. There being pro-
tracted meeting in progress at Cen
tertown. Mr.. Johnson and those who
accompanied him, went to church
and after services were over, almost
the entire audience repaired to the
magnificent High School building,
where Mr.. Johnson entertained his
audience for an hour and half,
discussing the political issues.