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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-19
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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-19
Cd ar 16Res, but row hope. I ndnst

Cd an thnes, bx row hope. I nanst
IL shall hope!"
He stopped toward her now, and fof
tho moment each was careless OF tna
strange surroundings in which they
stood. For a half moment the heart
of Kitty Gray was on the point OF sur
render.
Monsieur lie comte, for that we
have no time now" said she gently. 1t
was but chance which brought me
here"
Chance? Yes, if fate, if the hand
of heaven mean chance, 1 shall call II
chance, not otherwise. I say that 1t
was the plan of fate long ago that you
should come to me, now and here.
I'VE have come close to the secret
said Kitty Gray slowly. But we have
come closer to perils."
True, more than you know.
what do you mean?"
"Sachio was hero-it was he and hif
man who thrust me in here, where
had planned to place him. They know
il all-a1l that we do now, made
moiselle. Sachio himself has gone tt
carry his news to his king. We are
undone mademoiselle! There will b
war"
IF war, then why do we wait here?'
she demanded Of him. WAR is wha
we have sought to avoid for this king
dom by our own knowledge OF tn
coin. II it be too late-why, then
we must fight All, how I wish
were a man, that 1 might fight q
WE'LL"
"You have fought well for all OF vi
mademoiselle,' said Frederick. wv
have repulsed our enemies. Woul
you repulse-yorr friend?'
She made no answer, but was ava
before him in the dark passageway.
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know what it was.
"You are the accused" said the pre-
feet turning swiftly to Blake, his own
decision made what have YOU 70
say? Why do you not speak? Con
TESS that you know the secret OF yon-
der murder-the motive for which we
ourselves now know. L know ySu'
Blake. Your band is broken now low
do you wish to spend the rest CT your
Hfe-would you purchase q few more
moments at the price of G confession
Of the truth? Perhaps that may be,
when you have tasted the dungeon
away from that drug you crave-for
few hours"
II 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, 1t is
as he said What can I gain by delay
or by denial? Give me-that! Give
met! l confess it al"
What was your motive, then,
Blake?"
You heard it. He told you.
wanted what they had-the coin-the
Gretzhoffen CON-
LAS to the coin, your honor broke
in the deep voice of Count Frederick
at this time, Il submit there is no
need Of examination Of anyone in re.
gard tc that.
The project 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, an(
turned toward the door. He stepped
back, gravely, allowing Kitty Gray tt
pass. After her followed the faithful
Roleau Frederick smiled again, anG
looked after the two not unhappily
although he saw where the greater al
legiance of his former servant nov
lay.
AT last, Roleau!~ exclaimed Kitty
eagerly. when finally they two were
alone at their hotel I'VE are free, FL
OF us-you. and I, and
We'll, yes, himself as we'll, tnel
Nor am l sorry that is true | fame
perhaps | may have been unjust t
him. He has done much, afte, all, fC
me, his enemy
What, you, his enemy?" CRIME
, Roleau. Not in the least. Au COZ
tralre. mademoiseIla,
Tais-toi!" exclaimed Kitty, he
colcr rising once more.
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given over to Vine anu bOastIulness.
There was one who did not accept
thus lightly the issue of the day.
Count Frederick Of Gretzhoffen, most
serious of mind by this time, had
turned his steps toward the palace,
bordering many things meantime. 1t
was now his own deliberate purpose
to demand some decision of his mon
arch as to the eminent enterprise with
which all Gretzhoffen was soon to be
concerned He had given orders, as \
an officer of the army high in power, to
mobilize all the forces of the king
dom.
And even as these plans quietly
went forward here, King COrtislaw OF
Grshoffen was pacing his floor, con-
sumed with wrath of a sort not easily
placated. Listen, gentlemen" said
he to his officers who gathered about
him after SachiO had departed. why
do you wait. We will win all, or we
will lose all today. March then!
Cortislaw calls every man under arms
to join the colors now"
Thus, as Count Frederick made his
way to the palace, the military forces
of both countries were making ready
for a struggle which might soon en-
sue. He passed almost without plan,
toward that portion of the palace
where he knew he would ind King
Michael But at moment when bo
was alone and passing near door
which made off from the hall, he heard
wholesome voice which suddenly he
70 f0
the deep voice of Sachio of Grahoffen!
He held his breath that he might catch
every word that came from tho room
within.
Listen. Ladislaw," he heard Sachio
say What, did you tell me that you
had it? Give it to ne, in my hand
It cannot be true"
"None the less, 1t is true,' said an
other voice, that of the man called
Ladislaw. Apparently he held our
something which both regarded.
"Ladislaw, you have won fortune f'a
us both There is no price can be pu
upon this half of the coin. It is GU RS
at last"
Count Frederick smiled to HIMSELF
smiled for an instant only.
Eyes, Sachio," he heard the al
swer. Now if we had our other hs
here, we could join the two"
81 do not need it," exclaimed Sacb il
e1ultantly. II have it in my head.
know the reading of both. 1t tells G
the secret recess under the fiouf @
the torture chamber"
} Count Frederick heard Sachio kaug
r;
self-satisfed.
Never again." said Sachio, will
} abuse good wine! 1t fuddfed kin
for our use and benefit today"
"You are going-there?"
:, Yes. To the last hiding place {
: what we seek"
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Fre1c~tcl, n turn found his own
erfarl dome. These two likewise
tg.no4 tov ard the Hotel de Vile.
n r-als rr le project" announced
ti.e ., when at last they had
rc#ala d size rreseuce Of that official,
IT. rla- -rointing to Blake-"fred
OF tins Llr man and tried to kill
h.u. Taao is what 1 do not under
siam
The sound OF the entrance Of 9th.
ers ar -ra Office now attracted their at.
.'E,ar oEce11ency.' announced the
ser IT, these others, the young
Al ,..-n- Count Frederick
a.. go. rel turned his gaze upof
III ,- ,rniVals, himself none toe
". l..-. 10 found them but com
pie 1rs here in his own bust
ne C. victim for the law
"N.-, dc goa say now to this, sir?'
10 s--aa.Ce Gelc4u.
- say H-FE, -Gur excellency, that
ycHJ,- t'.ine and leader of thieves
VINO ,e Ill me, knows all there
is Il -i .---.,s @ the murder. He car
tel. ~ likes, Gr if he does not like
He vast RI here wrat we wanted
we VIII >c.E : q jewel that he sought
in he. s-aesC,7s eIceilency's rooms
Fa -geeaad tt.at it might have value
" -e h;gh in POWER in this
co.: 80 Is Why he followed us;
r. Ky murder was done there
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-19
--..,i..; lNSTALLMENT
~ r7recczs CT elimination
al. .E SEVf.

I ~ 7rc@c1s CT Elimination.
) 70 --efr1o Of the renegade leader
HIalzc -us lined steadily enough. But
tho fr- t.on o. time in which Roleau
c-- tzs Ecsitton he had taken
sav-- I'D 20 OF one man ard cost
tn O. another.
= VS. E1c Glow thief. Blake's com
"a fresh l-oU, Tie rendezvous, who
feu u-~-c he bullet intended for Ro-
la1u himself.
I-2-e sa-- forward. cropping I'M
de- cover q The smoke, to find the
BOZ CT his enemy, stopped, paused,
s:gc-r ra-,--ic was not Roleau, but
h or.-- u eu E,ho-n he had slain!
70 GIL 7- this time, with 10 more
tI,ac > quick lash Of self-congrstula-
ten 81 rs uoexpected safety, had
srrEo- ~. lake called out to his
fc-.a-E-r= aea started after Roleau. He
iiiG T-5 meet him at the outer open
il,~, -. -l1 = : the arms Of the band
OF g--- mes 3. no had followed Ro-
lea l.trcr,
Seeing --a -e-egade, pistol in hand
an Lllvt-y that lie had fired the
stot 5ye Lc1r5, the sergeant seized
upor E--.,a and disarmed him. The
apae7 &c. fought with all the bit
tes 4 .z- lan % his kind when cor
ncr --rr3 a-c-d for help. His
crtcz r-a-.s It oth1rs Of the band, who
jo, e- F., tsa melee, SO that the issue
70 . time 7-.s II doubt as between
tn ' and he laUless-these last
t"o -r-lo were locked in strug
gle E Of tie fortunes Of the
nj =. c-.a.
IT Ills 5.1c5,.re Roleau flung him
SCI <t5 conflict. His gian1
str c.ogll such aid that finally
IL age and his men had sub
d. ...l Gz.T ElaEe the leader, bn
OF .s band. AS for Roleau, hi
stcgl el1-lg II the turn of event:
ar ---a. ID fErtncr attempt at es
ca. nor did the officer make
a.. movement to apprehend hin
..---s With ne, then, my friend,
sal Inc C--cr you have tough
So r--. We shall see what W,
.---e 2r3eau. no longer unde
esr.--rc. --gnt back with thu
g. :caard the headquarters 0
the ..tl-e
Ma Of MS vas noted b. Kilt,
Or r-s--f. mo arrived upon tn
SC ne ga, Ina 70 witness this not un
hal -sa 81. ler own quest Ccun
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YOUR TIME

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your watch kept better time. 1t is M
business to keep your watch in GOOD
order. Ny work is first class and i,
guaranteed to give you satisfaction.
How about pair Of good glasses? You
can get them here at sl.00 VI per pair
Satisfaction guaranteed.
B. w. MARTIN, Jewclcr,
with Z. T. Whitehead Co.
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NOR TRYING TO START A TRADE
WAR WITH ANYONE. AM ONLY
TGgING TO MAKE A LIVING.
WONDER IF SOME OF THE LARGER
HOUSES WOULD KEEP ME FROM
DOING JUST THIS.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-19

.- @~-v-, .:ewspaper woman. finds in
..rt al.n aI}f of broken coin. the
..-...5 Lls-e- ntiou on which arouSes
49, ,.. en4 leads her. at the order
: .. $3.50 - editor. TO go to the prin-
.-y ,' -. e,--.l often 10 piece out the
1 = aa1,.s. ny the inscription. She is
Shore. -lI 81 arrival in Gretzhotfer
e- -.tz while chasing the secret
{ t-.- s-l..-.l coin begin.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-19

formed He was locked in the torture
chamber Of Gretzhofen, 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 XVII.

To Arms
dispersed under tire wrath of their
savage sovereign. the courtiers Of Ora
hoifen were cudge!ing Their Wits to
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-19

odxhF-o ffs f l5aEiEas bkENr.-. ~ :.
He Vas alone. He had proved the
victim of the plan which he had
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1916-08-23

Mrs. K. D. Adams and little
daughter. of Portsmouth, Va,
returned Tuesday after spending
a few days with relatives here.
Mr.. H. G.. Sanders. of McBee,
is here visiting for a few days.
Miss Eta Ogburn left Monday
to spend few days at Marsh
vile and Badin, N. G..
Mr.. ]. w. Gale and son, Bruce,
OF Polkton, N. G., were visitors
here Friday and Saturday.
Mrs. M. A. King and Miss
Alice King, of Lydia, have been
guests at the home of MI. L. G..
Watford for several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Forbis re-
turned yesterday to their home
at Charlotte, after spending sew
eral days with relatives here.
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Personals

Miss Kathleen Clark, of the
Chesterfield section, spent part
of last week at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. H. L. Outen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robt. Horne and
Mr.. Sidney Rodgers, of Rich
are spending several days
with relatives here.
Mr.. H. V. Mungo leaves to-
day for New York and Balti-
more to buy goods far Mungo
Bros.
MIR. and Mrs. L. L. Parker,
leave today for few days in
New York, Washington and
Mrs. Cordelia Hunter and
Miss Beatrice Richardson, of
Lancaster, are visiting at the
home of Mr.. r. A. Evans.
Mr.. S. E. Brewer and daughter,
Miss Eula, are visiting at the
home of Mr.. P. G. Brewer.
Mrs. l.. ]. Watford is spending
a week al her old home near
Lydia.
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1916-08-23
Program Annual Meeting Ches-
terfield w. M. u. Sept 5-6
1916 Cross Roads Church

5th.
10 a. m. Conference of Exec
ut1ve Committee.
Devotional service, Mrs. E. K.
Smith, Cross Roads.
Welcome address, Miss Nan
ME Pittman, Cross Roads.
Response, Mrs. G.. G. Jenkins,
Jefferson.
Introduction of visitors.
"Why Send the Gospel to Bra
zil," Mrs. G.. H. Rivers, Chester
field.
History of the Chesterfield w.
M. U.
Report of Superintendent and
divisional Presidents.
Election of nominating COM
mittee.
Appointment of Committee on
time, place and resolution.
Noon Hour
Afternoon Session.
2 p. m. Devotional service,
Miss Caroline Gaskins, Hope
well.
Reports of Sunbeam, Y. w. A..
and r. A. Superintendents and
Societies.
Demonstration, "How the
Standard Convinced" by the
Pageland w. Nj. S.
THE Needs of China" Miss
Mary Adams.
Dismissal.
Sp. m. Address by Rev. J. G..
Lawson of McBee, S. G..
9th.
10 a. m. Devotional service,
Mrs. D. A. Campbell, Ruby.
Medical Missions, Mrs. B. S.
Funderburg, Chesterfield.
Address, Miss Jessie King,
State Treasurer.
Obituary Report, Mrs. E. G.
Funderburk, Liberty Hill.
Noon Hour
2. p. m. Devotional service,
Mrs. A. NJ. Moore, Mt. Croghan.
conditions in India" Mrs.
w. G. Jenkins, Dudley.
Awarding Sunbeam Banner.
Mission Study, Miss Jessie
King.
Reports of Committees
Election of Officers.
Adjournment.
Edna V. Funderburk.
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PageIand Insurance &
Realty Co.

B. S. Funderburg, Baptist:
Pageland, End Sunday at II
and 8, and the 4th at 8. Sunday
school at 10.
Dudley, End Sunday at 4 and
the 4th at II. Sunday school at
3 except on the 4th when it is
at 10.
Leon Funderburk, Baptist:
Liberty Hill. End Saturday at 5
and Sunday at II. Sunday
school at 3, except on the End
Sunday at 10.
A. ]. Crane, Presbyterian:
Pageland, lst Sunday at 4 and
3rd at s. Sunday school at 10.
Salem, 3rd Saturday night at
8 and Sunday at II.
Beulah, ISt Sunday at II and
3rd at 4.
]. w, Quick, NJ. P:
Pageland, 3rd Sunday at IL
and End at $3.50. Sunday school
at 10 except on the End Sunday.
New Hope 1st Sunday at II.
Bethesda 4th Sunday at IL.
Bear Creek 4th Sunday at 4 p. m
J. F. Hammond, Baptist:
Union Hill lst Sunday at III
and Saturday at 3 o'clock. Sum
day school at 10. Prayer meet
ing everviSaturdayfnight.
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Church Service Directory

Shurch Sefvlcc Directory
J. w. Elkins. M. F.:
Pageland, 1st Sunday at 8: o.
m. and 3rd Sunday $50 p. m.
Zion, 3rd and 4th Sundays at
II o'clock.
Antioch, End Sunday at IL.
Mt. Croghan. End Sunday at
$3.50 p. m. and 4th at 8. p. m.
Zoar, 1st Sunday, at II o'clock.
Sunday school at all the above
churches at 10 o'clock.
r. w. Cato, Baptist:
Mt. Pisgah, 3rd Saturday 3. D
m. and Sunday at III. SUNDAY
school at 10.
Mt. Moriah, lst Saturday at 3
p. m. and Sunday at II. Sum-
day school at 10.
Bethel, End Saturday at 8. p. m.
and Sunday at IL o'clock. Sun
day school at 5 except on End
Sunday,
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1916-08-23
Sad Accident at McBee

McBee, S. c., Aug. 21-The
first sad news to reach McBee
on last Wednesday was a tele-
gram received by Mr.. w. j.
Gardner telling him of the death
of his niece, Mrs. Fannie Belle
Smith, wife of Mr.. Phil Smith,
which occurred at their home in
Darlington on Tuesday night.
The body was brought to McBee
on the morning train, and car
ried to the home of Mr.. w. J.
Gardner. The enterment was
at Union church cemetery at
4 o'clock Wednesday. Mrs.
Smith leaves a husband and
three children, and a host of
other relatives and friends in this
community TO mourn her death.
May God comfort the bereaved
husband and little children.
About $50 o'clock on the
same date the news reached
town of the sad death of Red
ding Bolin, youngest son of Mr..
and Mrs. A. A. Bolin. He was
just l6 years of age. He and
some other boys had been to
Black Creek fishing and hunting.
They left home Tuesday after
noon, and were returning home
Wednesday morning, when the
accident occurred. The boys
stopped at a we'll on DR.. Nc
Manus' farm five miles from
town to get some water. Red
ding carried double barrel shot
gun. In setting the gun down,
the hammer struck the side of a
tub, causing the gun to fire, the
whole discharge taking effect in
his face and head. His death
was instantaneous. He was bur.
led at McBee Presbyterian
church, of which he was a mem
Der. The funeral services being
conducted by his pastor, Rev. A.
w. White. A large dumber of
friends were present at the Gem
etery, and the floral offerings
were beautiful and numerous.
The grave was completely cov-
cred by a mass of lovely flowers.
Among the floral designs was a
beautiful wreath given by his
boy friends of McBee. This fa-
tai accident has cast deep
gloom over the entire communl-
ty, and to his grief stricken par
ents, brother and grandmother,
we extend our deepest sympa-
thy.
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1916-08-23
LAND EXCHANGE

LAlND LACllHlvUE
The Wise Investor is AL
ways
looking for opportunities to buy
real estate at a price less than its
actual value. The best way
10 Find Real Estate Bar
gains
is to keep in close touch with
our office. We are, every day,
listing property that may inter
est you. 1t is no trouble to
show the goods.
116 IL acres two miles from
Marshville, N. G.. Three horse
farm N cultivation, good build
ings, good water, good pasture.
good young orchard, no waste
land on the place. Timber
enough for all building purposes.
Public road divides place in two
equal parts. Price $275O.OO cash
or $3,OOO.OO on five years time.
35 acres one mile from PAGE
land. sandy and granite land
with clay subsoil. Two horse
farm in cultivation, good build
lngs, good water. Has all the
conveniences of a small farm.
If you are looking for small
farm near good school, this
place will suit you. 1t is Sd of
a mile from Pageland High
School, and has sand clay road
all the way. Price $15OO.OO.
81 2.3 acres six miles north
east from Pageland. Clay land,
produces we'll. l IL miles from
church. l mile from school.
Three room dwelling with barns
and other improvements. Slight
ly rolling, but produces we'll and
is well watered. A bargain at
the price $65O.OO.
80 acres two miles from Page
land, original forest growth of
oak timber. This land lies we'll
and has sold more than once for
$4,000 per acre. Worth that
now, but for quick sale is otter.
ed at $4,000 because owner
wishes to meet other obligations.
So acres half mile from Page
land. sandy land with clay sub.
soil close to surface. Three
horse farm in cultivation, good
pasture. good new dwelling and
good tenant house, with barns
on both premises, good well of
water at each dwelling. Not an
acre of waste land on the whole
place. kn ideal small farm, and
one of the best bargains on our
list. Price $3,000.OO.
a lots on McGregor street,
Pageland, each 81 feet front, 1872
feet deep, centrally located for
residence. Price $175.OO each,
or all four together for 100000.
3lt acres good sandhill land,
clay subsoil, located 5 miles
southeast of Pageland. Good
two horse farm in cultivation.
Price $3,25O.00, payable 100000
cash, balance on easy payments,
with interest. A good opportu-
nifty to buy d sand hill farm at a
bargain and do your own i'm
proving.
PageIand Insurance &
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1916-08-23

The third quarterly meeting
of the Jefferson circuit of the
M. E. church will be held at
Five Forks next Friday.
The local council of the Ju-
niOr order meets next Saturday
night. All members requested
to be present.
The meeting at Rose Hill
closed Thursday. Rev. ]. r.
Hutton did some fine preaching,
and much good was accomplish
ed. The crowds were good at
each service.
Mrs. R. L. Smith is spending
this week with Mrs. G. M. Smith
in Monroe. the latter having just
returned from a Charlotte hos
pital where she underw ent an
operation on her foot.
Mr.. !. A. Arant telephones the
Journal this morning that he has
bale of new cotton ready for
the market. He will sell at
Pageland or Monroe. He does
not fail to sell the first bale in
this section each year.
Mr.. Roy McColl left Monday
for Newport News. Va. From
there he expects to sail for Eu-
rope. 1t will be remembered
that he started once before, but
turned back because of the ac-
tivty of the German submarines.
The revival meeting at the
Baptist tabernacle here last week
was well attended, and there
was much interest. There were
49 additions to the church; 3
restorations, 19 by letter and 27
for baptism. The collection for
the workers amounted to a little
over $3.50. Mr.. Montgomery
paid $50 back to finish paving
for the tabernacle. He and his
sons are splendid workers. They
are at Pleasant Plains in Lancas-
ter county this week. This is
near where he was raised.
Demonstration Agent w. ].
Tiller has received a quantity
of seed from the National gov
ernment for distribution among
the people who were left prac-
tically destitute by the recent
rains and floods. Those who
are entitled to share in this must
be in very needy circumstances.
If there are any such in this Sec
tion they may meet Mr.. Tiller
at Pageland next Friday and
confer with him. There may
be those who are practically
without crops or means to pur-
chase seed. If SO they should
see Mr.. Tiller at once.
AS the Journal goes to press
the people and the candidates
are gathering here for the coun-
ty campaign meeting, which will
be held at the tabernacle on the
Baptist church property. Mr.. R.
H. Blakeney will be chairman
of the meeting, which is expect
ed to begin at 10 o'clock. The
township candidates, ten in num-
Der, are to speak first. The
citizens of Pageland have ar
ranged to give the county can
didateS dinner at the hotels, half
at Blakeney's and half at Black
wells. The weather is fine this
morning and a good crowd is
expected.
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1916-08-23

See S. H. Laney if you want bargain
in young horse and ball-bearing
buggy.