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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-04-07
CHAPTER XVII.
The Counterfeit Coin.

Count Frederick finally aroused
himself from the apathy of inaction~
IN which kitty's sudden disappearance
had left him Now he learned that
the message from the king asked his
attendance at the palace as soon as
might be. The king had, 1t seemed, a
communication which he desired to
make to Count Frederick at once
Confound his royal highness!" ex-
claimed Frederick to himself. 81 never
leave him but he asks me back at
once. He is always in some trouble,
and [ am ill-disposed now to be nurse
to any king. for 1 have affairs Of my
own to trouble me sufficiently
Nevertheless, grumbling, he went
his way to the palace, for the royal
will was something not yet at least to
be set aside
Good! Count Frederick" Michael
greeted him. Il asked your return be-
cause of sudden thought that had
come to my mind"
AS to what, your majesty? Did it
come to you alone, unassisted?"
The king was too much preoccupied
to concern himself with sarcasm
Eyes, assuredly. It is regarding the
CON-
1.-The coin! I thought your majesty
cared little for it-so little that you
gave it away unasked to one who is
not even of our country-a stranger
the young American
Precisely. That is true. And had
cause for ny act. But, see you, one
does not make gifts unrequited. Now
the young American has disappeared.
ana so has the coin. Perhaps, rather,
l should reverse that, and say that the
coin has disappeared and with it the
young American. AT least, that is to
say-they both are gone. So I sent
for you, my dear Frederick, to tell me
what to do
The nobleman stood for a moment
put half concealing his real feelings.
gaugfng the man before him, this imi.
tation of a king.
She was a most charming young
person., began the king, trying to
conceal his own thoughts. DO YOU
not think such hair as hers is rare?"
Rare, indeed, your majesty-she is
IN all things rare" suddenly ex.
claimed the count.
And where is she gomez"
do not know-I have no idea"
But you can find her-you certainly
can bring her back"
Il hope it, your majesty hope it
very much. But then, as to the coin ?"
ne added, somewhat maliciously-for
he knew we'll enough where sat the
wind in royal quarters.
On, yes, about the coin. Well, I
was only going to ask you to find i,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-04-07
For House of Representatives.

I hereby announce to the Democratic
-oters of Halifax County that l am g
andidate for the House of Represen
.atives from Halifax County, subjec'
the action of the Democratic pri-
nary to be held on the third day O.
rune, 1916. I promise, if elected to
hat position to do my best to repres-
mt the best interests Of said county in
he General Assembly. The support
# the voters at the primary is cordially
olicited. Yours for service,
J. L. ASTON, Essex, N. G.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-04-07
CHAPTER XVIII,
Means to an End,

Kitty, left alone once more, found
herself in better heart than she had
been but now. At least, she had seen
Roleau-had found once more proof
CT his faithfulness and his efficiency.
Surely he would help her to escape yet
again. And as for Sachio-better he
OF whom she knew something, than q
stranger of whom she knew nothing
at all. OF late despair had been knock
ing at her heart in such fashion that
the summons Of opportunity found no
hearing, but now she began to plan
once more
She sought to study the exits of the
apartment in which she found herself
There were two doors, SO it seemed.
both fastened. She pushed strongly
at one; it opened before her. She
stood once more face t., face with
Count Sachio. the hooking conspira-
tor who had Of late had so much to
do with her own misfortunes!
"Mademoiselle!" said he, II am 40
pleased"
For myself" rejoined Kitty indis.
nantly, Il was never SO much dis
pleased as I am now. So the gentle.
men OF this country in this way show
their quality-in their treatment OF
women? compliment YOU"
Your words are at least better than
your absence. mademoiselle-I like
neither"
And what of me? What shall I
say OF man who treats me as a Grim.
mai! Nay, a criminal would be- treat.
ca better In my country-he would
have trial. There would be nroces.
OF law. observance of the law. Is the
haoeas corpus writ a thing unknown
IN this country-have the people never
yet wrung that right from the hands
CT tyrants? In my country there are
some recourses which any citizen NAV
have"
your own country? Why did you
ever leave 1t. MAIDEN oiselle
ne reasons concern me alone. sir +"
indeed. you mistake-they do not
concern you alone. We are many of ma
IN this country also concerned with
them. We would that you never had
come from America. There are manv
reasons moving to that And. indeed
we even ask your return to your own
country"
SO, then, 1t was your message to
me that l got? Most melodramatic
OF you, Count Sachio-but by what
rlgnt DO you demand my return?"
mere are some large rights.
mademolselle, which need small ex-
planation."
But which allow you to hinder mo
IN the performance of my own duties
TO ask ne to be rnfafthful to my EN-.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-04-07

Bringing Some Food for Her.
all. Nor did he have too much Tor
Roleau, whom he must have ranked
wholly faithless servant. He did not
punish him-but even sent him of
after the girl! Excellency, my word
for It, he seemed to miss the girl as
much as the coin-did Count Fred
erick"
Follow them then, Bartel Follow
Roleau-if you can find him-he will
lead you to the girl, wherever she may
be. For myself, I cannot guess"
It was this counsel, followed dill
gently by the unhappy messenger of
Count Sachio, which resulted in a
quick shifting of the forces of Kitty's
enemies. 1t was true Roleau had
gained access to point within sight
OF kitty's window, where still he
tried to be Of aid 70 her-still hoped
she soon would be able to aid herself.
But here he was surprised by these
emissaries OF Count Sachio-it was
none less than the nobleman himself
Who led the forces now
Therefore when, after all her toll,
Kitty at length managed to make her
escape through the barred window, it
was but to find herself once more a
prisoner-Roleau once more prisoner
with her! The fact of captivity had
not changed-only the phases of cap
tivity. She and her ally had only ex-
changed captors. Who her last prison
guardian had been Kitty could not
tell. Now, without doubt, she was
once more to be subjected to the scant
courtesy Of the nobleman of Grahof-
fen.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-04-07
CHAPTER XVI.
Solitary Confinement.

When Kitty in her blind impulse of
self-preservation sprang out of Count
F'rederick's room, she did net at first
contemplate continued flight Once
Out of reach Of Immediate danger, she
paused, loath to leave what she had
come there to obtain, and loath also to
abandon her stout-hearted ally in his
time of stress. She turned back
paused just outside the door once
more. As she did So yet another door
opening into the hall was pushed
silently ajar-opened fully. Yet an
other man, whom never in her life
had she seen before, now stepped out
She felt hard hand close upon her
mouth, more than haif-stif1ing her
scream for help. "Silencel" she heard
his voice insist. Go on ahead Of me
Once more Kitty undertook to
scream, and again the firm hand
stopped her voice. 1t seemed to her
that some pungent aromatic drug
filled the car with it's fumes. She
struggled less violently. Events
seemed to pass by her in dream,
and she regarded them carelessly,
alphabetically. In short, either in part
or in whole, she had lost conscious
ness.
When at length she fully regained
her senses she was alone-alone with
a terror which seemed to her more
overpowering than any she yet had
known. Instead of her own apart
ments in her hotel, instead of the room
OF Count Frederick or the hunting
lodge OF his quondam friend, Count
Sachio, she found herself surrounded
by four barren walls-in what edifice
or in what place, she could not guess.
There seemed some sort of door
! yes. There was small, high, barred
/ WINDOW but the latter was at such
! height as to be almost beyond her
1escn, For the time Kitty was Of the
oelei That her senses must leave her
forever. The sense of solitude was q
poignant torture
HOW long she had thus remained
she could not tell, when at length tho
ciose-nttlng door in one side of the
loor walls opened An old woman
came In, bringing some food for her
-hltty tried her in every language
winch she had ever known, but got no
answer. The old woman shook her
nead' and after time retreated 81.
lently as she had come.
Getting no answer to her appeal fol-
heip' Kitty sat down once more. fight
ing herself to retain her faculties he,
caim' her poise. Escape? How could
there be hope for that? For once she
was at her wits end as she looked
ABOUT her. She sat moody and silent
too dazed, suffering tee much. too nm
certain in her own mind to plan intel
hgently any course of action. She
was brought to herself somewhat nv
nearing the tinkle Of some object or
the floor at her feet.
1t was bit of stone wrapped tight
~ In little wad of paper. Surely
1t had been meant as some communi
ea.lon TO her-from someone outside
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-04-07

stranger-whom now he saw to be one
of Count Sacilios men. He had noted
him at the hunting lodge. He himself
had not time to reason as to the pres
ence Of this new factor in the general
imbroglio, but at last, able to bring
his own weapons into play, he stayed
the issue for a time. They both had
time to recognize one another as they
stood, the one as much bamed as the
other, and neither quite comprehend
lng Whet the other was doing here.
Very naturally the sounds of all this
confusion could not be concealed The
scream of a woman had rung widely
through the halls, and used as they
were to extraordinary circurnstan
hereabouts, the servants could not fail
to investigate the cause Of this. They
fastened in the direction Of the up
roar, but their advance was stayed by
the COMMAND of the master of the
palace himself.
The men in the room, as they
paused for breathing space, heard a
steady football advancing to the door.
heard the calm Voice Of Count Fred
lerick himself.
"Gentlemeni"
The intruders, whatever the errand
of each, took their eyes from one an
other and turned now. recognizing yet
another man who scarce had come in
friendship.
"You honor me greatly, gentlemen"
said Count Frederick with his usual
ton. But might I ask why you care
thus to disarrange my apartment?
lad I known your own CURIOSITY re-
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-04-07
Announcement.

1 hereby announce myself as a car
jidate for the House of Representative.
rom Halifax County, subject to the
Democratic primary. Ny record in tn
asst General Assembly will show tina
was faithful to the interests of tn
people of the county. I will appre
late the support of all Democrats.
j. H. DARDEN.
April 3, 1916.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-04-07
Notice.,

BY virtue of power vested in me by
certain deed of trust executed to me
~ David Smith on the 18th day Of
February, 1910, and recorded in the
'ffice of the Register of Deeds for
Halifax county, North Carolina, in
Book 211 at page SIT, I will on the 10
lay of April, 1916, sell for cash to the
highest bidder in the town of Scot
and Neck, n. c., the following de
scribed real estate to wit:
That tract of land, in Halifax coun-
y, North Carolina, at Grab All, being
OF No. ], in the division of the lands
y Charles Smith, deceased, which is
July recorded in the office of the Reg
ster Of Deeds for Halifax county, and
beginning at the corner of the road,
rear the store, thence N. 81 E., %
coles to stake, thence N. 21b W.,
10 poles thence S. SO W., 80 40
oles; thence s. 71a W., Is poles to
he beginning, containing PA acres,
more or less, being the same land on
which the said David Smith resided on
he 18th day of February, 1910.
Place of sale: In front of Scotland
%eck Bank.
Hour of sale: 12 o'clock NJ.
Terms: Cash.
This the 18th day of March, 1916.
STUART SMITH, Trustee
j. ct f.;
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-04-07
VCt
SYNOPSIS.

Kitty Gray. newspaper woman, finds in
q cUrio shop half of a broken coin, the
nluulated inscription on which arouses
her curiosity and leads her. at the order
of her managing editor, to SO to the prin-
cipalty Of Grctzhoffcn TO piece out the
story suggested by the inscription. She is
followed and on arrival in Cretzhoffen
lcr adventures while chasing the secret
C the broken coin begin.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-04-07
i


1t is violation OF law for any one
~ drag dirt, blows or anything, in
he drains on either side Of the
,ublic roads We hope everyone
i'll abide the law. as we do not wish
.indict anyone 1t is our duty to
protect the roads.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-04-07
ATTEN OF TEACHERS
 LARGEST IN HISTORY

Little Rock, April 7,-The attend ance of the Arkansas Teachers Asso- citation is the largest in the history of the organization. It has demon strated the wisdom of changing the time of meeting from the Christmas holidays to Easter time.
 It has been announced that John Temple Graves, the noted journalist and lecturer of Atlanta, would deliver an address Saturday, but at the last moment he wired that he had been detained unavoidably, and could not come. This afternoon the visitors are heinz given an automobile ride over the city and reception at the city library. The principal speakers to- night will be President k. 0. Lovett of the Rice Institute at Houston, Texas. Dr. David B. Johnson, of Rock Hill. s. C., president of the National Educational Association, and Ii. w. Foght, of the U. s. Department ot Education.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-04-07
MARKET IS ACTIVE
 AND PR CES HIGHER
Demand Improves and Cotton Steadies-ClOse is 7-15 Points Up-Reports of Spot Demand in South Helped the Rally.

New York, April 6.-The cotton market showed increased activity and strength today, with July contracts selling up from 11.96c to i2.1lc and closing at 12.09c, while the general list closed firm, at net gain of from ' to 15 points.
 There was some irregularity dur ing the early trading. The cables were lower than due at the hour of the local opening and after starting at a decline of point to an advance of 3 points, prices here eased off 2 to g points under scattering liquidation and moderate selling of the late months by houses with Liverpool con nections.
 Sellers of near positions were buy CTS of new crop deliveyr, however. while there seemed to be some further trade buying of May and July, and the market soon turned tirmer. Re- ports of a good spot demand in the South helped the rally, while the later cables from Liverpool were firmer and the demand around the local ring became rather more active as prices worked higher.
 New crop deliveries led the advance and the general list sold about 10 to 15 points above last nights closing figures during the late trading This carried May contracts up l1.93c, while October sold at 12.2Sc, and December at 12.44c. The close was within q point or two of the best.
 Cotton closed firm.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-04-07
BANDIT HAS MOVED
 BASE FROM GUERREO
All American Officers Tacitly Agree Willy Outlaw Travels Fast For Wounded Man as He Weaves Way SOuthward.

San Antonio, April GA report from Colonel Brown indicated that he at least believed Villa had fled from the district about Guerrero and was making his way south. He sent his report from Cusihuirachio, west of Chihuahua, two days ago and said he was pursuing what he characterized as hot trail.
 Colonel Brown referred to the skir- mish his force had April 1 with 150 of Villas men in which three Mexi- cans were killed. It was assumed at headquarters that this was the same engagement reported by Major Evans to General Pershing. Major Evans sent no details, but General Pershing added that natives had stated that the Americans had killed between thirty and forty of Villa's men.
 Colonel Brown sent the report to Consul Letcher at Chihuahua, who forwarded it to General Bell at Fl Paso. It is the first time the Mexi- can wires have been used for military report. Colonel Brown said after the fight April 1 he had chased the Villa forces through San Antonio towards the south.
 The presence of detachment of the Tenth cavalry at Cusihuirachia on April 1 served to support the as sumption today of officers at head quarters here that the advanced force already has arrived at Satevo, south of Chihuahua. The air line distance between Cusihuiraehio and 'Satevo is fifty miles.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-04-07
LAUNCH CAMPAIGN
 FOR 1000 MEMBERS
Effort to Add Large Number to Sons of Confederate Veterans at Birmingham Reunion Many Attractions Provided.

Following the visit to Birmingham of Nathan Bedford Forrest, adjutant and chief of staff of the Sons of Con- federate Veterans, a campaign has been launched to secure over 2000 members of the local camp for the Confederate reunion which takes place in Birmingham May 16, F and IS. The local camp heard with deep in- terest the talk of General Forrest and he has injected renewed energy into the local leaders. The campaign which is being led by some of the most influential and prominent men in Bir- mingham, has already resulted in ac- quiring a large number of new mem- bers of the association. The plans contemplate unceasing solicitations until the largest camp in the south is organized here by the Sons of Vet erans.
 The forthcoming reunion of Con federate Veterans holds many at fractions for the sons of the Confed- crate veterans. They plan to lay aside all interest while the reunion is here and assist in every manned in the entertainment of the heroes of the civil war The sons will take charge of the visiting sons and daughters and with their help and cooperation will minister to the veterans that come here for perhaps the last reunion of the heroic army that struggled four years for the humanity of the world. 1t is stated that some of the most at tractive entertainments of the entire reunion will be sponsored by the sons in Birmingham with the aid of the visiting sons that are expected in large numbers during the reunion. Judge William F. Fort of Birming- ham, former commander of the local camp of sons, is authority for the statement that the local members of the camp will render the most un- selfish aid to the veterans and will prove themselves worthy of their rights as sons of the Confederate vet erans. General Forrest, before leav- ing Birmingham, expressed his very great satisfaction over the interest and enthusiasm displayed by the Bir- mingham sons. He said they had out lined plans to him which when exc cuted would measure up to the achievements of any camp that ever participated in the entertainment of the veterans at any reunion.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-04-07
NO POLITICAL SlGNI-
 FICANCE IN REQUEST
Governor Denies That Resigna- tiOn of Members Penitentiary Board Connected With Politics Does Not Give Reason.

Little Rock, April 7.-Another poli- tical sensation was sprung yesterday by Gov. Hays, when he demanded the immediate resignation of J. A. Brad sher, chairman, and J. V. Ferguson. member of the Arkansas Penitentiary Commission.
 Gov. Hays, however, says there is no political significance whatever in his act. Had there been politics in it," said he, "I would have acted be- fore the primary. 1 purposely waited until after the primary so that there might be no appearance of politics in it."
 The following pointed letter was addressed by the Governor to the two commissioners:
 ''l wish to inform you that your resignation as a member of the state pententiary commission will be ac- cepted. I trust that you will tender same immediately and thus avoid some other course"
 Under the law the governor is au- thorized to "remove for cause" and the governor is made the judge of "cause." Gov. Hays has declined to make any statement concerning his action, and the impression has been left that none will be made if the resignations are forthcoming. Neither has yet resigned Mir. Ferguson is at the state farm. and is expected to re turn this evening. MT Bradsher has made no statement. Both were ap- pointed by Gov. Robinson. Incident ally, both of them supported Dr. Brough in the recent campaign, but Gov. Hays says that fact has nothing to do with his request for their re- signation.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-04-07
Villa South of Chihuahua.

San Antonio, April 6-"S Somewhere south of Satevo" probably will figure frequently in future reports of mih- tary operations against Villa. Out of the great mass of unofficial and conflicting reports General Funston and staff have found none they re- gard more probable than that made by Consul Letcher of Chihuahua Sev- eral days ago when he said Villa was south of Chihuahua.
 General Pershing has made no re- port concerning the movements of the advanced cavalry, but General Funston said today he had no doubt that by this time ono detachment had gone so far as Satevo. From Satevo trails lead east and south and if Villa did go to Satevo it is regarded as practically certain that he has con tinued towards Parral. General Per shing is searching the district about Saveto, but this is to clear the section of scattered bands of Villas com- mand
 News that Secretary Lansing had denied the withdrawal of troops was received without comment at General Funston's headquarters
The Prescott daily news., 1916-04-07
ARkANSASAN MAKES
 FIRST AIR FLIGHT
Lieut.. Forest Ward at Newport News, Va.-Grinnel AerOplane Company Will Train Guard Of- ficers of Forty eight States.

Little Rock, April 7.-The Military Department has received report from Newport News, Va, to the effect that Lieut.. Forest Ward has made his first flight at the Curtiss Aviation School.
 Henry Woodhouse, a member of the Board of Governors of the Aero Club of America, writes that there are no further facilities for the training of officers at the Curtiss Aviation school. The Grinnel Aeroplane Company of Grinnell, Iowa, has offered to train an officer from the Guard in each of the forty-eight states, and Corporal Chas. T. Robbins, of Co. E, Little Rock, has been assigned for the service. Lieut.. Muse of Union county will also prob ably be detailed.
 The Aero Club of America calls at tention to the fact that in 1912-13 France raised s1,222,969 by popular subscription for the training of avia- tors, and Germany raised S1,S0S,626. Capt. Fredeman of the Arkansas Guard, says he proposes to continue agitating the question until Arkan- sas has several expert fliers attached to the Guard.