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The Raymer enterprise., 1916-02-10

to handle them, your majesty. and !
promise you safety. promise you to
send them away.
you are indeed my friend, after all
Count Frederick" exclaimed Michael.
What you counsel seems wise. Use
your own discretion. but disperse them
-disperse them"
Count Frederick. hastened to ad.
dress the people. who now halted, un-
certain as to what move next to make
His own agents had been among the
people, and had made known his own
plans. Yet here was their master, evi-
IDENTIFY, for some reason. disinelined to
give the word for actual outbreak. and
now counseling calm consideration.
dispersal
MY good people," began he. as he
stood at the head Of the great stair.
way above them-"his majesty thanks
you for the honor you have done him
In coming out upon this occasion He
himself has found great pleasure in
coming here to meet you tonight, al.
though he arose IRON . sick bed to do
-. He wishes Jos 70 b. calm In these
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By EMERSON HOUGH
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0opynght. 1915. By Wright A. Patsrson)

kings good graces. Because. revolu
tion or no revolution, the throne oi
Gretzhoffen was not worth having un
less his owner had both halves OF this
missing coin. Frederick cared not to
be a penniless king. and only the unit
ed coin could give any king Of Gretz
hoffen actual wealth and actual power
The murmurs OF the people, vague,
indefinite, had from time to time been
audible at the open door Of the grand
entrance.
why do We starve while they
dancer
They began to edge towards the pal.
ace steps, dark. dense mass. The
soldiery were not eager to oppose
them with steel. The soldiers were
themselves Of the people. Moreover,
they had had small cause for loyalty
to the king and court OF Gretzhotfen.
They were III paid and III governed.
The people lacked leadership. Count
Frederick had hinged his own plans
Of action upon one eyent-the public
disgrace Of the king-and that event
had not occurred.
He frowned as he stood looking out
over the dense mass which filled the
streets. Even he began TO feel, al.
most In spite OF himself. some sort OF
a vague pity for these less fortunate
ones.
Still over the voice OF the strings
and reeds rose the low mutterings OF
the mob. strange to hear, impossible
to describe.
King Michael heard this sound, All
heard It. this voice OF the people. as
yet undecided. The kings face paled
terror smote home upon his soul.
The courage of his usual alcoholic
stimulant being tonight denied him,
his weak nerves gave way.
He saw Count Frederick. now re-
turning to the salon. from the great
entrance door. The latter saw the ter
ror on his monareh's face, and recog.
nized on the instant the opportunity
for himself to strengthen his own po-
sition in the kings good graees.
Your majesty" exclaimed the astute
nobleman, now advancing and offering
his hand. forgive me! / was In fault
today in my conduct toward your ma.
iesty. Twas but a mad Jest OF my
own. Give me but opportunity to
prove my loyalty to your person and
our country, and you shall not find
me lacking. The people are about us
yes, II Is true-there is danger OF
revolt, Of revolution. ! shall not al
tempt to deny that; but give me leave
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tween them. they viii take away from
Count Sachio what want for myself"
He slipped In now from the gallery,
through the open window. Stealthy
as q cat. he crept up inch by inch
upon the two watchers.
II tell you." cried out Count Sachio.
crashing his fist drwn upon the
table. there Is no sdkh thing as( (ex.
planning thing like this! This fail
ure can never be justified. I sent Ru.
dolph to get the coin-he knew where
1t was-he was not suspected by any
one-l told him precisely what to do.
Has he done It? No. And here We
wait It is something shall not for.
get"
These loud words caught Kitty's ~
tention. She pressed forward eagerly.
her figure still half shrouded. Her
own senses. strained as they were to
catch what was going on In the main
room. were less regardful Of what was
going on Immediately about her. =
The silent man who had spied upon
them crept inch by inch toward them.
Slowly. deliberately, he raised his
right hand above the unsuspecting
girl. In that hand he held poissd .
murderouslooking blade.
ro IN coNTNuuDA
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CHAPTER XVII.
Al Count saehlo,s Lodge.

Al Count Sachlo's Lodge.
Such speed did Roleau manage TO
get out Of his own car that Kitty and
he arrived at the hunting lodge Of
Count Sachio well In advance Of -
others bound thither that eventfl
morning -
Kitty and Roleau moved aDouf very
much Is they pleased after their entry.
1t pleased them best to hide them
selves In a small room adjacent to the
main hall where they fancied the main
events Of the day would perhaps find
enactment. A door and window made
connection between these two rooms,
and behind the curtains In the smaller
room they fancied they could be sui
ficiently concealed.
But there were others who had an
interest in the events to occur In the
hunting lodge Of Count Sachio that
morning. The tangled skein Of the
mysterious coin was expanding. draw
ing In yet others. Hardly had Kitty
and Roleau secreted themselves be-
fore they heard footballs under the
window Of the gallery which ran along
that side Of the chalet. They won
dered who might be the author and
what his purpose.
1t was somewhat later before they
heard the mingling Of voices and the
sound of footballs.
Rudolph" exclaimed Count Sachio.
why has he not come? What has
gone wrong?"
But none could explain to him why
Rudolph had not arrived-nor at the
time did either Kitty of Roleau know
who or what Rudolph might bs-al.
though. as q matter Of fact, 1t was he
whom they themselves had left tied
hand and foot in Count Frederick's
palace. Nor could any Of these pres
ent know that before this time Count
Frederick himself. returning to his
palace. had found yonder intruder,
bound and left helpless, In his own
private apartment. The man had
made such excuses as he could by de-
claring that he had been robbed and
thrown in the room by a rufian, al.
sisted by a beautiful woman. And
Count Frederick. finding on the floor
OF his own apartment q tiny handker.
chief, had needed scarce more than
one guess as to who that young won.
an had BEEN '
But as to all these side scenGs
which had been enacted. Count Sachio
was altogether ignorant. Wherefore
he now walked up and down, now ex.
claiming his own doubts. His irrita.
ton was obvious enough to Kitty az
she peered through the veiled curtain
and strained her ears to learn what
he was saying.
Even as she stood intent on what
was going on in the main room, Ro-
leau close at her side. also absorbed
the author Of the stealthy footballs on
the gallery below the window crept
silently up and looked In upon them
as they watched-a spy upon those
who In turn spied upon others.
so, she is not alone!" he whis-
pered to himself. That man with her
will make different proposition. Be-
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SYNOPSIS.

Kitty Gray, newspaper woman, finds In
a curio shop half OF a broken coin, the
mutilated inscription on which arouses
her curiosity and leads her at the order
OF her managing editor. 10 go to the prfn-
cipaiity Of Gretzhoffen to piece out the
story suggested BY the inscription. She Is
followed. and on arrival In Gretzhofren
her adventures willie chasing the secret
Of the broken coin begin
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CHAPTER XVI.
Another Seeks the Coin.

Debarred by his own station In life
from participating in any such func-
ton - the state ball. the faithful
Roleau had contentsd himself a best
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Accordingly he did bfnd the irats
ofncial Of Grahofen neck and crop.
"Quickl" said Kitty. Stealing away
silently they lsft the door locked and
took with them the key.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-04

To the Citizen 0t Birmingham:
 In closing for the beng educational call the bond illustrated by the attitude the Commissioners.
 One make the believing that the will be sufficiently only the and make for lost ample the yeWhenthe President of the Commission tried to have the ordinance authorizing the bond election provide that the the bonds should be charge against the the this Commissioner definitely refused for
 Another Commissioner took the definite stand with the charges his thought still further his that the bond be used club effective then the will be built
 until the the bond ordinance has been that not satisfactory.
 Why, then, the Commission hard to find force us reduce rates?
 The has been made that this bond issue and, therefore, must be good thing for the City,
 hs the of other munpy owned and rated and have ghng example North Bmngham) has resulted additional without corresponding benefits pany 7% of the total and licenses of Birmingham naturally increasing this burden
 Further muncpy operated lighting plant capital The money necessary will be forthcoming only but community which deliberately capital keep away from doors.
 J. s. Pepedr, President
 n-
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UNITY

WEST-A number from the Main
road attended the graduation exer-
cises Of the grammar schools, Friday
evening, in the I. O. o. F. hall.
Henry Foster, Fred Whitehouse
fishing trip, in the vicinity of Shir-
! ley making the trip by auto.
Mrs Whitaker is visiting her
daughter. Mrs. J. NJ. Waning and
family.
George Gerald and family visited in
Liberty Saturday and Sunday
| Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Perkins, from
Vassalboro, called at l. P. Fosters
Sunday.
E. B. Rand and others from Invic-
tus Lodge. 1. o. o. F. Unity, visited
the Lodge in Searsport, Friday night
The Once-In Awhile club was pleas
antly entertained Saturday, at tho
home of Mr.. and Mrs. E. NJ. Jones'
The Ladies gathered in the afternoon,
passing the time in conversation,
sewing and music. The gentlemen
arrived in the early evening, and then
all present partook of bountiful
supper, provided by the hostess, to-
gether w 18th pastries contributed by
the guests. The evening was spent in
playing croquet and games on the lawn
until darkness settled, then while the
younger ones made the dining room
ring with laughter, the older ones en-
joyed the excellent photograph music.
And later, all joined in singing hymns
At "a late hour, the guests departed all
Y1oo tho nvanincc
entertainment Those present were,
Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Jones and daugh-
tiers. Mildred and Mrs. Rena Chand-
Ter from Houlton, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Murch and baby, Mrs Henry Foster
and three children, E. H. Foster, Mr..
and Mrs. f. B. Rand, Mr.. and Mrs
Preston, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Gerald
and daughters Myrtle and Glenice, Mr..
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SIDNEY

NORTH-The graduating exercises
of the Sidney town schools will be held
in Grange hall. Friday evening, June
80. Haynes orchestra Of Oakland will
furnish music. The members Of the
graduating class are as follows: Doris
Wyman, Mildred Shaw. Doris Drum
odore Longley, Russell Bailey and
Clinton Davis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Merton Chase and sons.
Lee anu Manley of Clinton, were cal
lers Sunday at A. T. Clark's.
Mrs Julia Eastman Of Boston, who
has been passing several weeks with
her sister, Mrs. F. E. Blake, returned
home Tuesday.
School in District No. 2, taught by
Miss June Towle, held an exhibition
and sociable Tuesday evening. Ice
cream was on sale and a pleasant
time was enjoyed.
Ellen Brown of Ellsworth was a
guest over Sunday at J. E. Durrelrs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred o. Hamlen took
an automobile trip to Augusta Wed
nesday. They were accompanied home
by the latter's sister, Miss Eliza A
Gilman, teacher in the Smith school
Grade T. who will pass the summer
vacation at her home in town.
Nathaniel P. Merrill who in April
last suffered paralysis Of the left arm
is so far improved as to take an an
tomobile trip to Augusta Friday
wrere he will pass few weeks in the
home of his sister, Mrs. George w
Merrill and receive treatment. AS
yet Mr.. Merrill has no use of his arm
Miss Addie Baker, who for several
years has been in the home of her
sister, Mrs. Horace G. Farnham. left
last week for her home in New York
Miss Ruby Dougherty Of Augusta
was a guest over Sunday of Miss
Olive M. Palmer.
Mrs. Flavilla Taylor of Waterville
arrived last week at the home of her
son, Ira G. Taylor, where she will
serve as housekeeper, which position
was formally filled by Mrs. Moody of
Oakland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-28
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
State Highway Construction.

Sealed proposals addressed to the State
Highway Commission. Augusta, Maine,
for building a section Of State highway, In
the city OF Gardiner, ASS miles, and a
section In the town Of Richmond, 0.56
miles. adjoining the Gardiner section,
each endorsed with the name of the Town.
will be received by the Commission at its
ONCE In the State House, Augusta, Maine.
until eleven o'clock. A. NJ. July 9Th, 1916.
and at that time and place publicly
opened and read. The work will consist
OF grading. draining. and gravel surface
ing
blank form provided by the Commission,
for copy Of which one dollar will be re-
uuired. and must be accompanied by a
certified check for 1915 Of the amount bid.
payable to the Treasurer Of State Of
Maine. The certified check will be re-
turned to the unsuccessful bidder unless
forfeited under the conditions stipulated.
A surety company bond satisfactory to
the Commission. of not less than one
fourth nor more than one-half Of the
amount Of the contract. will be required.
Plans may be examined and copy of speci-
fications and contract may be obtained
at the once Of the Commission. Augusta.
Maine.
The right Is reserved to reject any or all
PHILIP J. DEERING. Chairman.
WILLIAM N. AVER,
FRANK A. PEABODY.
State Highway Commission.
PAUL d. SARGENT. Chief Engineer.
Dated at Augusta. Me-. June %. 1916
- tnM-2s-s-30-jly1-s
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cially registered at the National Head
quarters of the Boy Scouts OF Amer
lea, according to the statement obtained
at the headquarters today. This is an
average Of more than $1,000 per month.
The figures for June II show the num-
Der of registered scouts to be 1921 As
against l40,S31 on the same date last
year. The number of scoutmasters has
increased from 6,442 to S,621. and the
number Of assistant scoutmasters from
5,295 to 8.474.
The progress of boys in their scout
work is strikingly shown in the item Of
the record which shows that 35,6l2
Merit Badges have been awarded fer
demonstration of proficiency in various
lines. Merit Badges are not awarded to
scouts until they have passed through
all Of the classes-Tenderfoot. Second
Class and First Glass Scout.
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ALMA

Rev. w. B. Hague Of Portland who
has been called to the Congregational
church at Head Tide for the summer
months will occupy the pulpit for the
first time Sunday. July 2.
Miss Mildred Albee has gone to
Boothbay where she has employment
for the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Jewett and fam
lily went to Bremen Saturday to at
tend the unwilling of the Com. Tucker
monument.
The three act comedy drama, Mrs.
Tubbs. Of Shanty Town" will be given
at Erskine hall Thursday evening, June
20. for the benefit Of the Alma Baptist
Boys Club. If stormy next evening.
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all winter took Prof. CaldWells treat
ment and reported tina the was entire !.
iy cured, and is telling his friends far
and near the wonderful thing Prof.
Caldwell has done for him.
The Specialist Who Cures to Stay
Cured.
Prominent people testify to his
cures.
Lewiston. Me. May %. 1913
For a number of years l have suffer-
ed with stomach trouble. accompanied
by severe headaches, cramps and back
ache. chronic constipation, nervousness
and shortness of breath. l was also un .
able to get sound. restful sleep. l doc
tored with several physicians. who
were considered first class. but failed
to receive any benefit whatever. When
/ heard Of Prof. Caldwell. l went at
once and began to take his treatment
This finished four weeks ago and
have had no return Of my old troubles
since. I consider myself cured.
My husband has also taken Prof
Caldwell's treatment with wonderful
results.
Mrs. L. S. LYON.
100 Davis Ave. Auburn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lyon are both we'll
known in Auburn and Augusta.
He cures not only consumption in its
first stages but other chronic diseases.
The Blood Diseases-Scrofula, all
kinds Of Tumors, Diseases Of the
Stomach and Digestive Tract.
Those fearful Nervous Diseases Of
men and women. no matter from what
cause arising. Paralysis. Headache,
Prostitution. Lame Back. Neuralgia,
Sciatica and Rheumatism.
Diseases of the Liver, Kidneys and
Bladder. Male Troubles, Weakness ono
matter from what cause).
Diseases of Women-Ulceration Dis
placements, Falling Of the Womb, Pro-
fuse, Painful or Suppressed Menstrual
ton.
Women who are racked with pain in
the pelvis. side, back Of head. or suf.
fering from nervousness and many
troubles peculiar to their sex. can find
speedy relief and permanent cure with
out examinat ton.
Young men who are beginning to
suffer the mental and nervous retribu-
tion for early folly may avoid the con-
sequences by seeking the aid of
science.
Consult Prof. Caldwell at once
Hours 10 IL A. NJ. to and I to s
+. NJ. except Sunday, Monday or
Thursday 43 Grove ST.. Augusta.
tn2s-M
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WISCASSET

Misses Amy Libby and Marion Gray
were in Bath on Saturday.
Bryant Fowles.
Miss Mabel Fowles and Leland
Bryant were united in marriage on
| Saturday. June "a. by the Rev. ]. H.
| Peardon.
! Miss Edna Mahar has returned from
Waldoboro where she has been teach
ing school.
Miss Mary Clark was in Edgecomb
calling Saturday.
Mrs. A. G. French has been in South
port the last week visiting her daugh-
ter Inez
Twenty-Five Of the Garrison Hill
Chapter, o. E. s.. went to Boothbay
where they were entertained by Mt.
Pisgah Chapter on Thursday evening.
They went on the : Winter Harbor
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home. They were accompanied by
Mrs. Higgins and baby.
Prof and Mrs. Robert Weber and
little daughter Marguerite Of Milo have
arrived in town for the summer and
are guests at Hillcrest. With bril-
liant outlook and substantial raise in
salary Prof. Weber has accepted the
position Of principal of Milo High for
another year.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. c. Ingraham and
party which included Miss Christine
Webb Of Augusta and Mrs. Chas. Pope
took a motor trip around China lake
on Saturday evening which was most
delightful one. A brief call at Clover
Ridge farm was a pleasant incident
of the trip.
Mrs. Olive Pope attended the all-day
meeting Of the Christmas Club which
vas entertained recently by Mrs Yves
ley Fitzgerald at her cottage on the
shore Of China lake.
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VASSALBORO

POPE AVENUE-Mr and Mrs. G.
c. Ingraham, Merle Ingraham and Mrs.
w. f. Lucas were among the visitors
Sunday at the muster grounds and
Island Park returning by way Of China
where they were entertained by Mr..
and Mrs. Frank D. Randall.
Christine Weber of Augusta who
has been visiting in town left Sunday
for a visit with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. r. Weber in South China.
Mrs. Leon Butts of New Portland
and her son Edward who have been
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. George Hug
gins returned Wednesday to their
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and Mrs. S. P. Foster and daughters
Virginia and Edith. Mrs. Hillman, Mr..
and Mrs. J. M. Waning and two chill
dren. Mrs. Whitaker. Mrs. VIM. Kei-
ley, Mr.. and Mrs. T. o. Knight, Misses
Violet Thompson and Gladys Clifford,
E I. Young, Albert Hillman. Enoch
feathers, Francis Getchell, Chas.
Dodge, r. Crosby, Edward Walton.
Jesse Preston and Percy Elwell from
Knox.
Mrs. Chas. Parkhurst and Mrs. Hor-
ace Parkhurst from Albion, called on
friends Sunday.
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Lewis Speed.

The remains Of the late Lewis Speed
former resident OF this place were
brought here and placed in the Nc
Dowell cemetery Saturday morning
Mr.. Speed was born and always lived
now owned by w. M. Prescott. Sell
ing out he went to Massachusetts
where he secured employment at East
9raintree. April 20 he had a severe
stroke of apoplexy from the effects of
which he passed away June 20, aged
SO years.
Mrs. Laura Alley Of Roxbury, Mass,
and Mrs. Carrie Clark Of East Brain
tree, Mass, were in this place for a
brief stay last week. They accom-
panied the remains Of their brother
and nephew the late Lewis Speed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Wentworth of
Hope were in this place Saturday for a
brief stay. They were accompanied
home, by Mrs. Laura Alley and Mrs.
Carrie Clark.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Poland arrived
Saturday from Maiden, Mass. and are
at Camp Medomak. Mr.. Poland will
open camp for the season next week
and already has about a hundred
booked. There will be the usual excel
lent corp Of councillors and all indica-
tions point to very successful season.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Cunningham
of Washington were callers at Ernes:
Lights last Sunday.
Mrs. Harriet Hall went to Warren
Saturday where she took the examina-
ton for a State teachers certificate.
F. A. Waterman and Ralph Ham
mond Of North Appleton were at c. E.
Overlock's on business Saturday.
F. e. Poland of Medomak Camp has
purchased Ford runabout and
motored through from Maiden in it
last week.
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Nearly Any Case
of tuberculosis

can be helped In some measure by
prompt and proper attention to right diet
and hygienic living II taken In hand in
the early stages. Eat pure. well-cooked
food and avoid excuses. Live in the
open air as much as possible and always
sleep with windows wide open.
IL such measures do not arrest the pro-
gress of the disease. try effective medi-
cation. For the best chances for recov-
cry Will he found in astrengthening of all
normal bory functions.
In many cases Eckman's Alternative has
helped In this needed upbuilding In any
case II may be tried without risk since It
contains no poisonous or habit-f forming
drugs. From your druggist.
Eekman Laboratory. Philadelphia.
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guests Of honor at the meeting OF
Skowhegan Grange Wednesday eve
ming There will be an interesting pro-
gram in charge of Mr.. and Mrs. c. D.
Miller and Major J. w. Fogler. Sup
per for all will be served at $50 in
the Grange dining hall. followed by
the entertainment.
A musical attraction Of unusual in
terest will be given at Lakewood Grove
next Sunday at P. M. when the Wat
erville Military band of rs pieces will
offer the first band concert of the sea
SON
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which had been chartered to make the
round trip.
Miss Mildred Holbrook is at home
from Gorham where she has been at
tending the Normal School.
Miss Alice M. Shea went to South
port on Monday where she will do
table work at the Ocean View House.
Legion Jackson Is visiting his aunt
Miss Jessie Jackson on High street.
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Rapid filters at Fargo, n. D. reduce
the number of bacteria in cubic CEN
timeter in the Red River of the North
SO to 99.5 per cent. In the raw water
the counts range from 700 to $4,000. The
hardness, which varies from 200 20 400
parts to the million of carbonates. is re-
duced about one-half, making an esti-
mated saving of $1,000 In the cost OF
soap.
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WASHINGTON

EAST-Mrs. Arabell Leonard of
Camden with her three children, Ma
dell, Chester and Olive are visiting her
brothers family, Mr. and Ernest Light
for a few weeks.
Chas. E. Overlook went to Waldo
boro Friday where he purchased d
Ford car at the Waldoboro Garage.