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THIRTEENTH INSTALLMENT
CHAPTER XVI.
BY Process Of EIimInation n.

BY Process Of Elimination
The weapon OF the renegade leader
Blake was aimed steadily enough. But
the fraction of time in which Roleau
changed the position he had taken
saved the life OF one man and cost
that of another.
1t was the fellow thief. Blake's COM
rade. fresh from the rendezvous. who
fell under the bullet intended for Ro-
leau himself.
Blake sprang forward, cropping un-
der cover of the smoke, to find the
body of his enemy, stopped. paused.
sprang back-it was not Roleau. but
bis own man whom he had slainl
Roieau by this time, with no more
than quick flash of self-congratula-
ton at his unexpected safety, had
sprung away. Blake called out to his
followers and started after Roleau. He
did not meet him at the outer open
ing, but ran into the arms of the band
of gendarmes who had followed Ro-
leau hither.
Seeing the renegade. pistol in hand.
and knowing that he had fired the
shot just heard, the sergeant seized
upon Blake and disarmed him. The
apache leader fought with all the Bit
ter desperation of his kind when cor
nered. crying aloud for help. His
cries brought others of the band. who
joined In the melee. SO that the issue
fog time WAS in doubt as between
the lawful and the Iawless-these last
two factions who were locked in strug-
gle by reason of the fortunes of the
missing coin.
At this juncture Roleau flung him
self into the conflict. His giant
strength proved such aid that finally
the sergeant and his men had sub
dued not only Blake the leader. but
others of his band As for Roleau. he
stood grinning at the turn of events
and making no fl rther attempt at es-
cape. Neither did the officer make
any movement to apprehend him
again.
Come with me, then. my friend"
said the officer you have fought
well for me. We shall see what we
shall see."
Whersfore Roleau, no longer under
espionage. went back with the
gendarmes toward the headquarters oi
the prefecture.
Much of this was noted by Kitty
Gray herself, who arrived upon the
scene in time to witness this not un
happy end Of her own quest. Count
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CHAPTER xLvllI.
In the Torture Chamber.

Count Frederick heard them ap-
proach the door. and darted around
the nearest corner. He knew which
way Sachio would go, and gave him
time to establish a lead.
Sachio went straight enough for a
time, guided only by his sense of di-
rection, but at length he halted, con-
fused in the passageways which ram
flied and spread this way and that. It
was at that moment that Frederick.
himself surprised, came upon him sud
denly. The two stood for half an in
stant. facing each other.
my dear Frederick" exclaimed
Sachio. looking his man fair in the
face with that courage which had
more than once stood him in such
good stead. How fortunatel | was
just on my way ON an errand of the
king"
Il know something of the WAYS be.
low here" said Frederick. 81 have
been here often. Perhaps between us
We may discover what you seek. In
view of what so recently has passed
it would be easier for you to be our
enemy than our friends 1t not true
dear Sachio?"
Sachio made no reply. They walked
forward, descending, advancing into
the darker portions of the subter
ranean passages.
by the way, my dear Sachio," SAID
Frederick. at length-he had Sachie
just slightly by the arm. and walked
abreast of him. SO there might be no
sudden treachery-"there is a room
yonder where we have long hidder
our medieval armor of this palace
Would you like to see it? 1t is Just be
| yond."
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| plicating factors here in his own bust
ness of finding a victim for the law.
What do you say now to this, sir?'
l-he accosted Roleau.
| 81 say now, your excellency, that
yonder thief and leader of thieves
who tried to kill me, knows all there
is to be known of the murder. He can
tell. If he likes, or If he does not like.
| He wanted there what we wanted
| we will call 1t a jewel that he sought
in her gracious excellency's rooms.
He guessed that 1t might have value
with persons high in power in this
country. That is why he followed US;
that is why murder was done there.
They all sought something. and we
know what 1t was"
You are the accused said the pre-
feet, turning swiftly TO Blake. his own
decision made. What have you to
say? Why do you not speak? Con-
fess that you know the secret of yon-
der murder-the motive for which we
ourselves now know. / know you,
Blake. Your band is broken now How
do you wish to spend the rest of your
life-would you purchase few more
moments at the price of a confession
OF the truth? Perhaps that may be,
when you have tasted the dungeon
away from that drug you crave-for a
few hours"
Il will confess" suddenly exclaimed
the king of the apaches. his face gray
with terror. 81 will tell you every
thing-only give met"
Then you killed the man in yonder
room?"
Blake tried to speak. but only nod
ded. Then at length. hoarsely. 'It is
as he said. What can l gain by delay
or by denial? Give me-that! Give
me-iti l confess 1t ALL"
What was your motive, then,
Blake?"
You heard 1t. He told you.
wanted what they had-the coin-the
Gretzhoffen coin"
"As to the coin, your honor" broke
in the deep voice of Count Frederick
at this time, II submit there is no
need of examination of anyone in re-
gard to that.
The prefect looked at him, willing
to punish any who cast slight upon
his power, but knowing himself help
less. Count Frederick smiled icily in
turn
Shall we three bid you good day,
your honor?"
The perfect bowed politely as he
| might.
Count Frederick only smiled, and
turned toward the door. He stepped
back. gravely. allowing Kitty Gray to
pass. After her followed the faithful
Roleau. Frederick smiled again. and
| looked after the two not unhappily
| although he saw where the greater al.
legiance of his former servant now
lay.
! AT last, Roleau!" exclaimed Kitty
eagerly. when finally they two were
alone at their hotel. I'VE are free, ali
| of us-you, and l, and"
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CHAPTER XIX.
lie Roi S'Amuse.

1t was not often in his muddled life
that Michael had SO full warrant TO
give rein to his impulses. He had not
noted the absence of Sachio or Ladis-
law. After a time, his attendants,
hesitating. told him that woman was
waiting to be admitted Her name
was one which came to his brain now
above all others.
admit her at once, yes-why do
you delay?"
She came before him now, pale,
downcast, almost trembling. Heavy
enough had been the burden of anx-
iety she long had carried. She had
come to the king, but she sought not
this weak kings comforting. No. she
had come hither in search of the man
on whom even the king must rely.
"Ah, mademoiselle," he began. half
maudlin, you have come to us at last.
Why were you so absurdly long? We
have grieyed for you, and who would
grieye the king?"
Your majesty" said Kitty Gray.
and half shuddered as she gave the
title, gazing as she did upon the bloat-
ed face of this man who claimed to be
king. Your majesty, you are more
than kind to remember SO unimpor-
tant person"
"Unimportant! Do not say that
word. Unimportant-whe all we have
thought of was yourself. What has
| kept you away?-though / am sure
you came as soon as you could
"Yes. your majesty. as soon as /
could"
And because you have heard of
what we have done today, of how we
| have routed the army OF yonder King
Cortislaw-it was cleverly done,
mademoiselle. though l do say it"
| And what OF him who was with
you. your majesty?"
Whom do you mean? Count Sa
chio?"
Count Sachio? Was he here. your
majesty? ! meant another"
''Ah, always you mean that other
Always he seeks to come between his
king and his kings DESIRE" said he
complainingly.
And what is 1t that your majesty
desires?"
why, my majesty desires a man,
things, my dear" he replied, in vinous
] liberty. "Mv majesty desired. while
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1T is dark" said sachio. laughing
lightly. and hesitating. What Is
there in there?-
1T might be the very torture cham
Der of old Gretzhoffen. my dear Sa-
chiol 1t might be the treasure chant
ber of the king himself-the old king,
1t might be here that were concealed
the treasures of Gretzhoffen-is it not
true2 You know of them?"
Il have never heard OF them. my
dear Frederick" replied Sachio.
Not so, my friend. You have half
the coin. 1t is but counterfeit. The
true half-that half which you sought
in my quarters so feloniously-is in
possession of another"
You mean that wench-that Amer
ican-"
1t was that instant that the heavy
hand of Count Frederick smote him
full in the face. you shall not men
tion her," he growled: and the next
instant he had Sachio by the shoul-
ders and was thrusting him with all
his power toward the open door. 1t
had all along been his intention to i'm
prison Sachio here in the torture
chamber.
The next moment Count Frederick
felt at his back the impact of another
man. The three struggled furiously.
Quick! Shoot him," painted Sachio
xiii himi / cannot lasti''
Il am not armed" cried Ladislaw
Let me search
Frederick felt the hands of his new
enemy feeling at his pockets. search
ing for some weapon. ana rejoiced that
he also at the moment was unarmed
At least the conflict would be more
even now.
But they were more than a match
for him. Count Frederick felt an arm
throttle him, felt his eyes almost
start from his head, felt his breath
leaving him. Slowly slipping, inch by
inch, he felt himself impelled toward
the open door. Strive as best he
could, he found himself unable to re-
sist the joint attack of these two des-
perate men.
A moment later he heard the heavy
clang of the door behind him
He was alone. He had proved the
victim of the plan which he had
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the of
Manufacturing
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Frederick in turn found his own
errand dore. These two likewise
turned toward the Hotel de Vile.
Monsieur lie project" announced
the servant. when at last they had
reached the presence of that official.
this man"-pointing to Blake-''fired
on this other man and tried to kill
him That is what 1 do not under
stand"
The sound of the entrance of 9th
ers at the office now attracted their at
tention.
Your excellency," announced the
sergeant, these others. the young
Amer,can-Count Frederick"
The prefect turned his gaze upon
the new arrivals. himself none too
well pleased He found them but COM
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SYNOPSIS.

Kitty Gray, newspaper woman. finds in
a curio shop half of broken coin, the
mutiiated inscription on which arouses
her curiosity and leads her. at the order
OF her managing editor. to go to the prin-
cipality of Gretzhonen to piece out the
story suggested by the inscription. She Is
followed. and on arrival In Gretzhoffep
her adventures while chasing the secret
of the broken coin begin
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formed. He was locked in the torture
chamber of Gretzhoffen. that place of
horror which he had reserved for his
enemy. He had failed. He had lost
all-all! He had been the cause, per-
haps, of the ruin of his country!
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CHAPTER L.
Tho Battle,

Tho Battle.
Sachio and Ladislaw, as may be
guessed. allowed no grass to grow un-
der their feet as they hastened toward
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CHAPTER xLvII.
To Arpna.

Dispersed under the wrath OF their
savage sovereign. the courtiers of Ora
hoffen were nudgeling their wits to
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And his excellency, lie Comte Fred
erick'
We'll. yes. himself as well, then.
Nor am l sorry that is true. | fancy
perhaps | may have been unjust to
him. He has done much. after all. for
me. his enemy"
What. you, his enemy?" grinned
Roleau. mot in the least. Au con-
traire. mademoiselle.'
''Tais-toi!" exclaimed Kitty, her
color rising once more.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-28
Jofre Becomes
Marshal of France
Press and Public Unanimous in
Welcoming ReUiual Dignity
Of Ancicnt Title.
iBy Associated Press

PARIS. December 27.-In addition
TO decree creating General Jonre Il
marshal of France, President Poincar-
has signed another revoking the de-
crecs of December ,, 1915 and Decem-
bcr l3 1916. The first OF these ap-
pointed Marshal Joffre commander in.
chief Of all the French forces, except
those In the colonies and Morocco: The
second said: General Jonrc. com
mandcrin chief OF the French forces.
VIII act as technical adviser to tn.
government in all concerning tho
direction of war
The high command AS now settled:
finally consists OF the war committee.
composed Of Premier BRAND. General
II. Lyautcy. Minister OF War: Rear.
Admiral Lacazc. Minister Of Marine:
Albert Thomas. Minister of National
Manufactures: AlcAandrc Ribot Min
lister Of Finance, and President poin.
ears" The duty OF the Minister OF War
is to notify the other ministers and
commanding generals concerning th-
decisions OF the committee. and TO take
measures TO insure their concerted cx-
ccntion. IN addition. he ia responsible.
for everything concerning the prepa
ration and maintenance OF the nations
military resources There arc TWO gem
erals commanding. General Nivciie. OF
the armies NJ tn" north and northeast
also assures a liaison with tho allied
stanS. and General Sairail of the army
OF the Orient. who. as already an
nounced. is no longer anSwerable TO
grand headquarters. hut directly TO the
Minister OF War.
The press and public are unanimous
I'm welcoming the revival of III" dignity
of marshal in favor OF General Joffre
All agree that he broke tho German
power once for all by the victory of
III" Marn" and saved the capital OF the
country from humiliation and destruc.
tion.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-28
Impression Made by Amer
ican Proposal Strength
ened BY Belief hatH's
lndorsed byNeutrals.

iETltOGRAD. December - 1via Lon
dom.-Switzcrland's Endorsement OF
president Wilson's initiative in solicit
ing the formulation OF peace terms by
the warning powers, and the news that
other ncutrais will follow suit has de-
c!dedly strengthened the IMPRESSION
made here by the American proposal.
and corrected whatever tendency there
existed III certain quarters to regard
MI wilson's not" as inspired by other
motives than those set forth In we'll
Informed quarters it is said there il
II" reason to believe that the added in :
nuence Of other neutrals will in any
way chang. the point of view express cd
by the Foreign Office. or alter the ma.
tional conviction that the present time
is inappropriate fur the. consideration
"f peace terms. But the tone Of the
press comment has become to-day CON
Siderably more inclined to view tho
possibility Of intervention on its own
merits The Move Normya which bit
tcrly rcproached President Wilson in
its earlier comment for what it terms
tll-tmed interference, now SAYS that
however President Wilson's efforts may
he received there can be no possible
Interpretation of the note as unfrieud-
ly To the ent"ntc allies, or having be an
sent with other than the best of in
tcutionS
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-28
RUSSIAN LINES PIERCED
At SEW EnAI. POINTS
Try Associated press.I

BERLIN. December - (via Sayvilic).
The five day battle that has been in
progress in Eastern Wallachia has re
suited in the piercing of the Russia u
lines at several points. army head
quarters announced to-day. The Rus
slams were definitely defeated on a
front Of seventeen ki!omctcrs south
west Of Rimnik Sarat Several forti-
fled villages have been captured by the
Tcutonic Danube army. and the Rus
slams have been forced to retreat to
prepared positions farther north
total of 1000 prisoners and twenty
seven machine guns have been captured
since December 90 by the Ninth Army
and more than 1900 prisoners by the
Danube Army.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-28
NO TRACE OF THE MARYLAND
tonst .unrd Cutter Gresham SIM En-
EnEcd In search for Dis
tresScd Steamer.

NANTUCKET MASS. December ~
IA" steamer Maryland. which reported
Christmas night that she WAS sinking,
mad not been found at u late hour to-
niEh'. according 10 a message received
from the Coast Guard cutter Gresham.
The message said that the Gresham
was S'ill engaged in search for the
vessel II was believed that if am.
of the Msrylands boats had succeeded
In getting away from the steamer. they
would have Grifted westward in the
path OF transatlantic steamers
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-28
ORGANIZED EFFORTS
OF NEUTRAL. POWERS

Tho Bourse Gazette, which expresses
the belief that tho suggestion Of prcSi-
dent Wilson was not a casual act of
the American government. but the re-
suit of organized efforts Of the neutral
powers. which are already equivalent
10 81 neutral league with a united aim.
says
The picture is now quite changed.
The affair is taking serious turn.
The union of neutral governments in
An effort to secure u general ana last e.
ing peace opens UP quite a new com
hination Of world interests and the
part played by the neutrals will hav.
n tendency to lay the basis for stable
world peace"
The newspaper concludes, however
hat peace cannot be secured =" h.
ncutrals and their typcwriters" but
must arise out OF the sacrifices and
!abors Of the fighting nations.
"All the ncutrals together" saws III
Course Gazette. cannot guarantee I;
world peace because they arc not mill
tary powers and -'hen the Germans
again show their teeth they will h'
able to add othinE by good wish
and typcwriting to convince German
psychology"
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Bundle Day Collection
Takes Place To-Dav

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mOnd people to take their old
clothing md shoes. discarded hut
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-28
CHICAGO FACES BIG DEFICIT
Plans for Rctrenchments I'm 1917 An
nounced by Citys budget
Committee.
LBv Assncin,cd ernss1

CHICAGO, December 27.-P!ans for
retrenchments In 1917 in the various
municipal departments to meet a de-
felt OF S4.000.00O in Chicago's nurse
were announced to-day by the city's
budget committee. and according to
department officials will mean various
curta!lments of efficiency in several
branches OF city service. The plans
include:
90 per cent reduction on the nor
NAL number OF street lights.
Seven hundred fewer policemen.
Abolition OF twenty-five fire COM
panies.
Elimination OF 100 positions in the
health department and of several hun
dred positions In various City Hall de-
partments.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-28
$4,000 ARMENIANS STARVING
"nditi"n brought thout by Tenn
p"rnry Suspension "f Hrli-f
appropriations.
: ~ AssooIetei rrcss

NEW YORK, December 27-Fifty
thousand dcportcd Armcuians arc
starving in the vicinity Of Aleppo.
Asiat!c Turkey. as a result OF a re-
cent temporary suspension OF relief
appropriations. according 10 !; cable
gram from American Ambassador
Eikus. received through the State De-
rartment at Washington and made
public here Tonight by III. American
Committee for Armenian and Syrian
helief An appeal is made for in
creased appropriations to alleviate the
suffering.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-28
= Press More Inclined
to View Wilson Act
on Its Own Merits
New York to Prepare
for Southern Visitors

NEW YORK. December "I.-An-
nounccmrnt Wns mndc to-nlEht that
oscnr y. Struus. chairman OF tic
Public Service Comm ission of this
city. Ind accepted the chnirmnuship
of the New York committee to direct
the preparations for the ninth nm
nnni convention of the Southern
Commercial Congress. to he held
here October - to IL next. An cN-
position of the rnw mntcrlnls md
manufactured products OF the South
will hc held here simultaneously
with the session OF the congrcss, II
WIS announced.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-28
FARM LOAN BANKS
IN TWELVE CITIES
Locations and Districts Into
Which Country Is Divided
Formally Announced.
TO BE ESTABLISHED AT ONCE
Virginia Placed in District No.
2, With Baltimore as
Banking City.
TO BE ESTABLISHED AT ONCE
iH' Associated Press

WASHINGTON. u. G.. December o7.-
we've cities in which arc To be 10.
Gated the Federal farm loan banks
wer" announced to-day by the Farm
Loan Board, and it is expected that
"ithin sixty days the new system will
he III operation. ready TO make th.
loans for which applications ALREADY
arc pouring in from every section of
the country
Tn" banks will be set UP in Sprinr
hc!d. Mass: Baltimore. Md: Columbia.
> C.: New Orleans. La: Houston. Tex.
81. Louis. Mo; Louisville. Ky: st.
raul MINI; omaha. Neb; Wichita.
k'ns; Spokane, Wash. ana Berkeley.
Cal.
Virginia will be in the d:.tric: served
by Baltimore. while North and South
Carolina Will be in the Columbia dis
tric,.
stock subscription books of the
banks will %" opened within the next
ton da%s. probably about January .. TO
remain open for thirty days II is ex-
pected. however. that the government
VIII have TO supply most Of the
so."oo.o10 capital. under that section
OF the Law which empowers the SOC
rotary OF the Treasury to make up ,he
unSubScriled stock
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-28
TOTAL DEPOSITS AMOUNT
TO sun or SI.,4SS, 600 600

The principal changes between Sep
tcmber IL and November II show an
increase of sl.lO9. .00o. 600 In resources
an increase OF SLIPS, 100000 In deposits.
bringing the total deposits OF national
banks up to sl2.4SS. .000; an increa Sc
OF S4S5, 10000 in loans and discounts.
and an increase of So37. 100000 In re
serves. bringing the total reserves held
up to 100000. the highest OH
record by slS5. 000O
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-28
AMERICAN GOODS IN BELGIUM
Company Organized TO Co-Orerate in
Movement 10 Have Gern,nn
Articles Displaced.

CHICAGO. December 27.--A com
pany was organized here to-day to CO.
operate in movement TO have Amer
ican-made goods replace in France and
belgium articles of German manufac-
ture AT the close Of the European war.
Representatives Of France and Eel
Eium are said to be encouraging the
movement. The plan contemplates the
organization Of branch companies in
every large manufacturing center in
the United States
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-28
SELECTED NAME FOR ELKS
Francis &. LnnEhorne. Whose Vote Re.
suited In Choice, Died at
Plninf1eld, y. j.

PLAlNFIELD. y. j.. December Ell
Francis Charles Imnghorne. who was
member of a committee that select ed
the name for the Fraternal Order Of
Elks, died at his home here to-day.
He was seventytwo years old, and
was born In New York His vote is
said to have decided the choice OF the
Elks instead OF Buffnloes.