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Thirteenth INsTALLMENT
CHAPTER XLvt.
BY Process Of Elimination.

BY Process Of Elimination.
The weapon of the renegade leader
Blake was aimed steadily enough. But
tho 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,
spreng back-it was not Roleau, but
his own man whom he had slain!
Roleau by this time, with no more
than quick fash of self-congratula-
tiOn at his unexpected safety, had
sprung away. Blake called out to his
followers and started after Roleau. He
die Aot 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
for time was in doubt as between
the lawful and the lawless-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 further 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."
Wherefore Roleau, no longer under
espionage, went back with the
gendarmes toward the headquarters of
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 xLVlIi.
In the Torture Chamber.

Count Frederick heard them ap-
prpach the door, and darted around
the nearest corner. He knew which
way Sachio would go, and gave him
time to establish 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. 1t
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 fortunate! l was
just on my way on an errand OF the
king"
II know something of the ways be.
low here" said Frederick. Il have
been here often. Perhaps between us
we may discover what you seek. In
view Of what 80 recently has passed
It would be easier for you to be our
enemy than our friend-is It not true,
dear eaehioy~
Sachio made no reply. They walked
forward. descending. advancing into
the darker portions Of the subtsr.
rAnean pas1aeoQI
by the way, ny dear sschio." said
Frederick. At lsngth-he had Sachic
just slightly By the arm. and walked
abreast OF him. % there might be not
sudden treachery-'thWe 10 Q room
yonder where We have long hidden
our medieval armor Of this palace
Would you IKE to see Il? II 10 just be-
ycrA'' -a
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plicating factors here in his own busi-
ness of finding a victim for the law.
what do you say now to this. sir?"
he accosted Roleau.
Il 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 it jewel that he sought
in her gracious excellency's rooms.
He guessed that it 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 it 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
iife-would you purchase few more
moments at the price of 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. Il 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 ! gain by delay
or by denial? Give me-that! Give
nett l confess it ALL
What was your motive, then,
Biake?"
You heard it. He told you. I
wanted what they had-the coin-the
Gretzhoffen ccin.'
AS to the coin, your honor" broke
in the deep voice of Count Frederick
at this time, Il submit there is no
uGSu VI cAdHlludIlOl VI dIlyOu III 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, Rolcau!" exclaimed Kitty,
eagerly, when finally they two were
alone at their hotel I'VE are free, all
of us-you, and l. and"
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Frederick in turn found his own
errand done. These two likewise
turned toward the Hotel de Vile.
Monsieur le prefect." announced
the servant. when at last they had
reached the presence Of that Official,
this man"-pointing % Blake-'hrsd
OH this other man and tried to kill
him. That IL what 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
A.lariSan-Caunt Frederick"
The prefect turned his gaze upon
the new arrivals. himself none too
we'll pleased. He found them but com
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Kitty Gray. newspaper woman finds in
. curio shop half Of q broken coin, the
mutilated inscription on which arouses
her curiosity and leads her, at the order
of her managing editor, to go to the prin-
cipality of Gretzhoffen to piece out the
story suggested by the inscription. She is
followed, and on arrival In Gretzhoffen
her adventures while chasing the secret
Of the broken coin heRin.
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And his excellency, le Comte Fred

And his excellency, le Comte Fred
erick."
"Well. yes. himself a. well, then.
Nor am sorry that 10 true. l fancy
perhaps ! may have been unjust to
him. He has done much,. after oil, for
me. his enemy"
What. you, his lenemy!" grinued
Roleau. mot In the least. Au con.
tf4ire. Inademoiselle!"
'.Tais.toi!" exclaimed Kitty. hw
color rising once more.
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CHAPTER l.
The Battle.

Sachto and Ladislaw, az may be
GUESSED. allowed no grass tc grow un.
der their feet as they hastened toward
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CHAPTER XVII.
To Anme.

Dispersed under the wrath Of their
savage sovereign. the courtiers OF 0ra.
1onen were cudgeiinS their wits to
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PUT STOMACH IN
fine CONDITION
Says Indigestion Results from an
Excess OF HydrochIorIo
Acid.

Undigested food delayed in thu
stomach decays. or rather, ferments
the same as food left In the open
air. says noted authority. lie
also tells va that Indigestion IL
caused by Hyper-acidity, meaning
there Is an excess OF hydro-chloric
acid In the stomach which prevents
complete digestion and starts food
fermentation. Thus everything
eaten sours In the stomach much
liko garbage sours In a can, form.
Ing ncrid fluids and gases which
initiate the stomach like n toy bal.
loon. Then We feel heavy, lumpy
misery In the chest. we bclch IN
gas. we eructate sour food or have
heartburn. flatulencc. water.brash
or nausea.
He tells us 10 lay aside all dIges.
tive aids and instead. get from any
pharmacy four ounces OF Jad Salts
and take n tablespoonful I'm n glass
Of water before breakfast and drink
while II In effervescing and furth.
ermore, to continue this for a week.
While relief follows the first dose.
II In important to neutrallze the
acidlty. remove the gas-making
mass. start the liver, stimulate the
kidneys and thus promote free
flow OF pure digestive juices.
Jad Salts Ia inexpensive and is
made from the acid OF grapes and
lemon juice, combined with llthIa
and sodium phosphate. This harm.
less salts IL used by thousands OF
people for stomach trouble with OK.
coIlent results,
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OLD FOLKS need
.'CASCARETS'FOR
LIVER, BOWELS
Salts. calonel. pills act on
bowels like pepper acts in
nostrils.
Enjoy lifei Don't stay bilious,
sick. headaehy and
constipated.

Get n i0.ccnt box now.
Most old people must give 10 the
bowels some regular help. else they
suffer from constipation. The con
dition n perfectly natural, IL IA
Just as natural as Il ia for old PEG
pie 10 walk slowly. For are Ia never
so active as youth. The muscles are
less elastic. And the bowels arc
muscles.
SO all old people need Cascarc,s
One might as well refuse to aid
weak eyes with glasses "a TO neglec,
this gentle aid TO weak bowels. The
bowels must be kept active. This II
important at all ages. but never 20
much as Mt fifty.
Age IL not time for harsh
physics. Youth may occasionally
whip tho bowels into activity. Hut
a lash cant be used every day.
What tho bowels of tho old need ia
a gentle and natural tonic. One
that can be constantly used without
harm. The only such tonic IL Cas-.
carets, and they cost only 10 cents
per boxsat any drug store. They
work while you sleep.
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Alfred Young. Maehias. Wash. :
Minnie Husee. H. r ID. Seattle
Marjorie calligAn. 1871 W 5Tth
at. Harriet Daughman. SIS Ken.
yon At. Aifa Barnhart. Bellevue:
Agnes Lindsay. Rsnton. Arthur
B.rr. sos 2Tth ave-: Robert berg.
sos 2Tth ave-: Anna Barstow. 1924
10Th ave; Clara Barnsow. 1894
10th ava: Helen Wales. soie First
ave. ". r.: Harold Hcndrickson.
1T0s w. s7nd at: Frank Parker.
Edmonds. wash: Lester Fey.
Monroe: Evelyn Holland, STA
Woodland Park ave: Alice Hickey.
2t2s w. Sand ST.: Freda Sullivan.
Bellevue. Wash: Grant Brown. tai
2Tth ave. y.
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why I THINK GEO. WASH
iNCToN A GREAT MAN
ny Gerald Warman

George Washington IL probably
the most respected and most
''looked.upto" parsonage In the
history OF tho United States. His
deeds have been tho subject OF
the school boys history for years
and nearly every episode In his
life IN known TO the average stu
dent.
Personally. think Washington
tho greatest man In this nations
history. Born IN Virginia. OF Eng
lish parents. he hesitated not a
whit. but threw In his lot with the
eoioniAts when the need arose 70
overthrow the tyrranic rule or the
British kings Before that time. he
had rendered invaluable aid with
the British forces In their wars
with the French and Indians.
With the early Americans. the
eoionists. he wss hero. and. M
president OF tho republic. he was
a public idol. His life was m
open book. He was kindly, and
sympathetic. believed by all the
people. high and low.
Other reasons are too long 10
enumeraie here. but these are the
principal ones why think he was
a great man.
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Welfare PROGRAM
PARTLY OUTLINED

DIR. Ella q. Stone. director OF the
baby welfare exhibit Of the City
Federation OF Women's clubs. 10 be
held at the Bon Marchc the week
OF March 4. Friday announced q
part OF the program Sunday,
March 4. preachers deliver sermons
on the work. Monday VIII be Par.
entTeachers' day. Tuesday Will he
moving picture day, when special
films viii be shown on baby health.
Wednesday Will be Federation day.
Thursday VIII be Institution day,
with DIR, Lippincott OF the city
health department In charge OF ex.
hibits and lectures
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n r.. wensdy--wlilium blinkens
- keeping l eye open for n new
4ktrt to take the phase OF the he
noo been buying flours and theay-
" tickets for
willium was getting In purity
Good with this swell wren Il he
thought all he had to do was TO
~ the word 4 she'd marry him
u cnct but she had some idea her
seIf about that hurry up stuff
which she never told him about
the other mite he brought her up
= boz u candy & some roses &
ne had on some mitey nice glad
1nGs which made her look good to
V1I1ium. 10 he says TO hisself this
- the time Tor me to ask her to be
ny littel wife
when the old folks got out 4
W1llium had turned off some of the
}itee = had been holding susie's
hand fop about hour or so he
says susie dear will you be my
wife
willium, susie replyed very soft
HE, befour give you my anser
you must tell me some thing
willium began to get a skeared
thinking she was going to give
him the icy mitt 4 his hart was
going about 60 miles hour, but
he manadjes to say. yes. darling.
what II II
II Is. susie said. 10 you drink
anything
wfIlium's face which was purity
frubbeled looking began TO brake
cut In smiles as he throwed his
arms around susie giving her a
omack rite on the mouth.
yes. darling Of my hart, dri1k
anything
4 the nut don't even know yet
now he got out OF the house or why
tho guri said goodnite mr. blinkens
here's your hat tohny
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- -
LETTER FROM HARRIET

Dear Uncle Jack; I think the
Star Circle Is improving and GER.
taiuly living up In Its motto.
Make tho best better. and tho
better best"
Lately the banks have been ad.
vocating thrift, so much that I
wish the Clrcleites could write
with that m their subject.
| hardly feel able 10 compete
with these high school scholars
who are sending in such good es.
says.
HARRIET BAuGHMAN,
5i5 Kenyon 81.
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CAN CARRY NY BURDEN
BRAvELY7

A week OF comparative comfort
and then the whole thing had 10
be done over again. This time the
doctors made an incision In my
leg and put In n plate to keep the
bones In place.
Tho constant shock 10 my
nerves made the effect OF ths last
operation OF more Importance than
the others. when they told me
that ! had TO no thru II again !
just felt II was not worth the
trouble.
Dear Mrs. seiwin." I said (she
had come up TO comfort me a lit
tie on the night before the opera.
tom. Il don't think II matters. !
Just feel aK tho II would be better
for me 10 die than 10 20 thru with
this long siege OF pain when ! am
nothing but trouble and expense
TO my friends. II I could Just die
decentiy and In order. II seems 10
ms things would then adjust
themselves on a much better and
flrmer foundation for those who
would be left behind"
Dear Mrn. Selwin looked NJ me
nhrewdly. "Margie. my child.
she said. there IL ono great oh.
stacie 10 the working out OF your
morbid theory. In the first place.
we cant die by Just wishing 10 do
So. which by the way. IL a good
thing. "a most all OF us have wish.
ed for a moment at some time or
other that we could die, and. II
the Wish waS always granted. the
world would be depopula;ed In
short order.
You don't wish 10 die. my dear.
yon only wish 10 get out Of your
present unhappiresn.
She was silent for moment,
and then taking my hand in both
OF hers. she continued. "Margle, 1
believe yoI have some other
things on your mind and heart be.
side physical pain. ! don; want
10 pry into your affairs. my dear
child, but II u would relieve you
TO tell me your troubles. you may
do so freely"
7 know IL. dear Mrs. selwin."
Here. little took. became all
AZ once conscious that ! had trans.
ferred that word dear 10 Mrs.
seiwin. IL almost seemed TO be a
beqncst from dear Aun, Mary.
was also sure that dear Mrs.
Sslwin could not counsel me better
than dear Aunt Mary In my pres
emit trouble. Aunt Msry's life had
been sinEuiariy an unevenifui one
and like the happlest countries the
happlest wives have no histories.
Dear Mrs. SelwIn had been thru
u all. You remember. little book
Sho had told me about tho time
when she. too. stuck"
Looking into the beautiful old
saee that was smil!ng into mins Il
took comfort. for ! Jaw that she
hAd perhaps M much to bear as I.
and s'iil found life good.
The greatest surprise 10 me-
shc raid softly as kept silent. is
tho courage and patience OF hu.
nanity. tho patience with which II
bears It's Ills.
There must bc some great soul
strength OF which We are unaware
that keeps us upllfted above all the
slings and arrows OF outrageous
fortune
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MA1 NYNzk
Gm5MA4e-

Dear Misc Grey, You have not
put the question of lntermarrylno
up TO your readers. but would like
10 tell the young man who con-
templates marrying the girl who 10
one-eiohth negro, Of . case Of that
kind In ksnsss- knew the family
personally and know II 70 be the
posItive truth. The mother had
only . slight flow Of negro blood
In her veins They had elk chill.
dren, all white. Then came q pair
o. twins, . boy and a girl. The
girl was . fair. blue-eyed beautiful
baby. and the boy was a. black a.
any negro ever born.
NY advice 20 the young man To-:
For the sake Of children that nnIohf
come OF such q marriage, DON'T
MARRY THE GIRL"
ONE WHO KNOWS.
o.--Is Winston Churchill, the
first lord Of the admiralty In Eng
land, the author Of "he Crisis"7
BOOK LOVER.
A.--No. The author is an Ameri.
can who has the Same name.
o.-Pfease tell me what will make
my finger nails soft. They are very
hard and brittle. SOPHIA.
A.--Anoint the nails each even.
ing with white vaseiine or olive oil.
Frequent use OF the nail buffer and
nall powder has tendency to make
the nails hard and brittle. Polish
your nails more lightly and less
frequently.
al have been engaged TO a
man for . long time. He respects
me and treats me we'll. but he
will never spesk about our mar
riaoe. This worries me. ! have
given him all my attention for q
long time and have given up other
friends for him. but stIIl I Know
nothing Of my future. am too
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II In only for . moment or two
that this strength wcakens and II
IL than that some OF " think We
wonld like to find a place where Il
is always sunshiny afternoons.
Look about you. my child. and
see how few IN all this great world
are not bearing their burdens more
or less bravciy.
You are not going to be one OF
the shirkers. are you,
Take up your burdens. Margie.
whether they are those OF soul or
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MOTHER NEW MEMBER

Dear Uncle Jack: would like
10 Join tho Circle. am a giri Of
Everett am years Of are and
have read tho Circle ever since I
have been able 10 read. live at
2sosis Grand ave. Everett. Yours
truly LORESE MADDEN.
Dear forene--You become q Cir.
cielie the moment you send In an
answer 10 any OF Uncle Jacks
contests.
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body. II you must carry them.
carry them proudly with head erect
and unflinching eyes ever looking
aheadr"
But II In 20 hard--so hard to
know what 70 do--which burden to
carry and which 10 leave behind"
| sobbed.
lust now I would lay aside for
little all but my physical bur-
dens." she said softly. and shc
rubbed my head lightly until ] fell
akleep.
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ALICE NOW A ciRcLeIrE

Dear Uncle Jack: have been
very much interested IN the Star
Circle. 40 now wish TO become
n member and be regular con-
tributor.
! am n freshman In the Ballard
high school and IL years old.
ALICE HICKEY.
2426 w. 62nd st
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"Thriff" Is Subject
for Next Contest;
Dollar Is the Prize

Suggested by Harriet Banghman.
the next contest will be on
Thrift" As Harriet says. many Of
the Leading banks are advocating
thrift for other than their own
business.
IL 10 we'll TO be thrifty. n
penny saved IL penny earned"
il n good motto 10 follow.
Write general essay on
Thrift" telling why you believe II
II better 10 save your money than
to spend II nccdIcmaly.
Tho usual rules viii prevail.
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THE STAR CIRCLE
BY Uncle Jack
Gerald Gets Coin
for Best Essay on
Geo. Washington

Gerald Warman. n. r. d.. Seat
tie. gets the dollar this week for
the beat short easay on George
Washington. Geraid'r essay GER
tainly i- bear. II you'll pardon
the slang. Read II.
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PROUD to speak Of u first What
can . dor A olRl.
ADO not let pride keep you
from finding out what you really
have a right to know. II IL no
more than Just that you should
como TO an understanding. Have
talk with your fiance. You can
tell him that you object 10 iong
engagements. and you wish 10 be
free 10 have other friends. N he
Intends to marry you. he will not
release you on such terms. II r.
n4ncisi difficulties keep him from
marrying you. he should explain
them TO you; II he does not intend
to marry you. you should know IL
now.
al am extremely nervous and
seif-conscIous. Whenever ! am in
. crowd. or whenever any one
speaks TO me, my face gets red.
This 10 annoying and makes me
more confused. Can ! overcome
thar v. NJ.
Ayes. you can control your
nerves and forget yourself. Yon
must mix with people ut every OPP
portunity. Cultivate confidence IN
yourself. Don't become excited.
As you acquire dignity and poise
you VIII gain in personality and
power.
al am much In love with a
young man. but his parents will
not give their consent 20 our mar.
riage because we are 20 young.
am ~ and he 10 10. 10 there any
way we can get married without
his parents CONSENT RUTH.
A.--Unless his parents consent.
you canrot obtain a license In this
state. His parents are doing the
only sensibls thing when they re-
fuse their consent to the marriage
OF two such children. In a few
years you will both laugh heartily
over the affair.
o.--couid you inform mo whore
high school books can be obtained.
such ~ German arammars and
algebras7 ! would have liked TO 90
to high school, but for certain rea.
sons ! cannot 90 before next term
and ! wish TO be prepared.
DAISY.
Afr you will mako your inten-
tons known to the principal OF the
high school You Will attend next
term, quite likely you can get the
books there by paying n small de.
posit. n not. you should be able 10
obtain them at any OF tho large
book stores.
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