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Again :" said Miss Braithwaite shortly.
And raised her eyebrows.
ITS n very soft pencil" explained the
Crown Price when press down on it.
tit busts.'
1T busts-breaks." Evidently the English
people were not familiar with this new and
fascinating American word.
lie cast n casual glance toward Mr.. Glad
stone The word was certainly poor. sud
denly n sense Of injustice began to rise in
him. lie had worked rather hard over Mr.
Gladstone. He had done so because he knew
that Miss Braithwaite considered him the
greatest man Stree Jesus Christ. and even
the Christ had not written THE influence OF
Authority in Matters OF Opinion
The injustice went TO his eyes and made
him blirk. lie had apoogized for yester-
day, and explained fully. 1t was not fair
As to commas. anybody could put in enough
commas.
The French tutor was standing near
photograph Of Hedwig, and pretending not TO
look at IT, Prince Ferdinand William Otto
had a suspicion that the tutor was in love
with Hedwig. on one OCCASION wheh she
entered unexpectedly. he had certainly given
out the sentence, "Ce dragon etait lie NieuN
serpent, la princesse," instead OF "ce dragon
etaitS,e vieux serpeLt, lie roll
Prince Ferdinand William Otto did not
like the French tutor. His being silly about
Hedwig was not the reason. Even Milky
had that trouple' ana once, Wuei. they "eIe
all riding together, had said. "Canter on the
snaffle, trot on the curb" when he meant ex-
actly the opposite. 1t was not that. Part of
It was because Of Clis legs, which were in
cliEed to knock at the knees. Mostly 1t was
his eyes, which protruded. when he reads
my French exercises" he complained once to
Hedwig. "he waves them around like an
ants"
He and Hedwig usually spoke English to-
gether Like most royalties, they had been
raised on languages. 1t was as much as
ones brains were worth. sometimes, TO try
TO follow them as they leaped from grammar
10 grammar.
Like an aunts?' inquired Hedwig mysti-
fed.
IAN ants. They have eyes on the ends Of
their feelsrs, Y q knew. NJ {, I :. =,
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lie advanced.
How old you?"
'fwenty-three. sire"
In the Grenadiers, | believe"
Milky bowed.
Like horses?' said the King suddenly
Very much. sire"
And boys?"
"l--some boys, sire"
"Humph. Quite right, too. Little devils
most Of them" lie drew himself up in his
chair Lieutenant Larisch," he said His
Royal Highness the Crown Prince has takev
a liking to you. believe It is to you that
our fright today is due
Niklsy's heart thurnped. lie went rather
pale.
ut is my intention. Lieutenant Larisch. to
place the Crown Prince in your personal
charge. For reasons need not go into, IL is
imperative that he take no more excursions
alone. These are strange times, when sed-
ton struts in Court garments. aud kings may
trust neither their armies nor their subjects.
| want" he said, his tone losing its bitterness,
"a real friend FOR the little Crown Prince.
one who is both brave and loyal"
. Afterward, In his small room. Milky com.
posed neat, well-rounded speech, in which
lie expressed his loyalty, gratitude and un-
dying devotion to the Crown Prince. It was
an elegant little speech. UnlucSily, the occa.
sion for 1t had gone by two hours.
II am grateful sire" was what lie
said. II ----" And there he stopped and
choked up. 1t was rather dreadful.
81 depend on you. Captain Larlsch" said the
King gravely, and nodded his head In a ges.
ture OF dismissal Milky backed toward the
door, struck a hassock. all but went down,
bowed again at the door, and fed.
"A fine lad said General Mettllch but
no talker."
'All the better" replied Ills Majesty, 'I
am tired Of men who talk we'll Aud'-he
smiled faintly-''I am tired OF you. You talk
a.,
10 think. I've been thinking all my life 1t
is time to rest, my friend"
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THE STORY THUS FAR

FERDINAND of
the ARCHDUCHESS ANNUNCIATA. his
HEDWG
eathiy a wild him
O i?--that il was prohibited On
landing
railway prohibited the where Bobbie
acts o
cOnfe
and
is
in all
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William Ottos feet to wriggling 1t p~ne-f
trated the gloomy Businesses C the old room,
and showed its dingy furniture. its great
desk, its dark velvet porteres and the old :
cabinet in which the Crown Prince kept his
toys on the top shelf. He had arranged them Z
there himself. the he was fondest Of In
the front row. so lie could look up and see
tham drum which he still dearly loved
but which made Miss Braithwaite's head
ache; a locomotive with a broken spring (
steam engine which Hedwig had given HIM
but which the King considered dangerous
and which had never therefore, had its BAN
tism OF fire, and dilapidated and lop-eared :
cloth dog. 91t
The Dog
lie was exceedingly fond Of the dog. For
quite long time he had taken 1t to bed With
him at night and put its head on his pillow
lt was the most comforting thing when tn
lights were all out. Until he was seven has
had been allowed bit of glimmer q tiny
wick floating in silver dish of lard oil. for<
nlsht light But after hiS eighth birthday
that had been done away with, Miss Bratth~
waite considering IL babyish.
Prince Ferdinand William Otto tore a.
the corner of a piece of paper, c,Iewed II de-
liberately, rounded and hardened II with htx
royal fingers and aimed it at NJ. Puaux II
struck him in the eye. "a
Instantly things happened NJ Puaux
yelled and clapped hand to his eye. Miss
Braithwaite rose. His Royal Highness wrote
u rather shaky French verb. with the wrone
termination And on to this scene came
Milky for the riding lesson. Milky, smiling
and tidy, and very shiny to riding boots
and things, and wearing white kid gloveN
Every one about palace wears white Kid
gloves except the royalties themselves. IL.
is extremely expensive. IS
Milky surveyed the scene lie had. of
course, bowed inside the door, and all that
sort of thing. But Milky was an inforrnna|
person ana was quite apt 20 bow deeply
before his future sovereign and then poke him.
in the chest. II
Well" said Milky.
Good morning." said Prince Ferdiza,,,1
William Otto. in small and nerve GUS voic4.
Nothing wrong. is there?" demsxG1
Milky. F}3
NJ PuauN got out his handkerchief ~
said nothing violently.
"otto.' said Miss Bratihwaite. "whsr
you do?" <t
Nothing lie looked about H0<
quite convinced that NJ. Puaux waa
Bobby would have termed a poor sport
had not played the game fairiy.N The
at the railway. he felt, would not have
and wept. "Oh well. / threw 4 -
paper-thats all l didn't think Il q
hurt"
Miss Braithwaite rose and glanced ~
carpet. But Milky was qulc&
understanding. He put his shiny toct
the paper wad
Paper !" said Miss Braithwaite. 'sui
| you throw paper? And at NJ. Puaux ~
! IL just felt like throwing sou>1l
explained His Royal Hixhness. Il 0Qc
| the sun. or something" 't 4.j
Milky dropped his glove, and mlrk61
when hs had picked i up the iitflp
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CHAPTER VIII-COntinued
Copyright. 1917. by tho Public Ledger

FiE might have protected justice
had been for unfortunate decision by Chief Justice Shars
wood parte Snman Hense 95 Penna State
Reports 22o where he practically oerued the opinion of Chief
Justice Gibson Ausens Rawle 19 Two lawyers, who
their newspapers charged the
with making corrupt judicial decision political The
limits punishment for contempt of "to such
tempts shall be committed in court This ofense
med outside the The limitation constitutes absurd
distinction order by has relation doors
windows and legislative attempt to lessen the constitutional
power the The dsbared the lawyers
Sharswood renstaed hem He probably failed what
tent he enabling interfere with the functions of
the judiciary and srendeng the prerogave of himself and
his bench Substantially all which
have the trials
the result of this kind of outside influence which Judges have
not sufficient strength of character With present
denotes the is gaOpng along the road which leads inevitably
the overthrow in the future of their constitutional pv
leges.
In the of 1890 Mrs. Pennypacker and trip
Europe. Mr.. Blaine sent me the following letter:
Department of State Washington June 10, 1890
"To the Diplomatic and Consular Officers the United
"Genemen-It affords pleasure to introduce the
Pleas of Philadelphia University Pennsylvania
president of the Society Pennsylvania be-
journ abroad
81 am gentlemen,
"Your obedent servant,
JAMES G. BLAINE"
We left Philadelphia the Red Star Begenand July
49, and after crossing the going through the English Chan
mel and the Sched landed at Antwerp July 30 The
the boat while not the
in respects unusual and the of the long they
pretty closely welded together There
physicians including Dr. f. Henry and DIR. Philip Leid, who
going to attend medical convention and there
three school teachers who had determined ballot
popular the State and being the
Philadelphia Press They the Misses Elizabeth
Annie NJ Bishop and Jennie NJ Davis For entertainment given
the way a number jeuX dospr touching
of the and the lighter events which happened They
written pencil the back of which, being
thrown found by the steward sold
Much SURPRISE return found them making the
paper rounds, and now include three of them:
at seat lady named Davis
To her notebook she but slave is,
She writes down within it
What happens each minute,
And when Goodwin upset by the is
The minister 10 sea-,
The minister got sick,
1t cared for him
Than for any hereto
Y The captain jolly and round
His stomach and lungs both sound,
With one foot on the bridge and eye the
He spreads out his sail
To catch every gale
While the passengers watch him to how done.
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Love VS.. Politics

Love VS.. Politics
The King snarled But Mettlich had taken
his courage in his hands and went on Their
neghbor and hereditary foe was Karnia.
Could they any longer afford the enmity OF
Karnia? One cause Of discomfort was the
expense Of the army and of the fortifications
along the Karnian border II Karnia were
allied with them there would be no need OF
80 great an army. They had the mineral
wealth and Karnte the seaports. The old
dream Of the empire, of a railway TO the sea
would be realized.
lie pleaded well. The idea was not new
To place the little King Otto IN on tho
throne and keep him there In the face of op-
position would require support from outside
karnia would furnish this support-for
price.
The price was the Princess Hedwig.
outside, Milky Larisch rose, stretched and
fell to pacing the floor il was one o'clock
and the palace slept.
He lighted a cigarette, and stepping out
Into "A small balcony which overlooked the
square, faced the quiet night.
THAT is my plea, sire" Mettlich finished.
Karl of Karnia is anxious to marry and
looks this way. To allay discomfort and
growing insurrectlon, TO insure the boys
safety and his throne, to beat their swords
into plowshares'-here he caught the King S
scowl and added-',to a certain extent. and
to make us a commercial as well as a mill
tary nation, surely. sire. 1t gains much Tor
us and loses us nothing"
But our independence said the King
sourly.
However, he did not dismiss the idea. The
fright OF the afternoon had weakened him
and IL Mettlich were right---he had what the
King considered a perfectly damnable habit
of being right--the Royalist party would
need outside help TO maintain the throne
'Karna !" he said "The lion and the lamb
with the lamb inside the lion And in the
meantime the boy"
He should be watched always"
The old she-dragon. the governess-I
suppose she Is trustworthy"
Perfectly. But she Is a woman"
"IIe has Lussin." Count Lussin was the
Crown Princes aide-de-camp.
He needs a man, sire" observed the
Chancellor. rather tartly.
The King cleared his throat. "The young
ster he Is so fond Of. young Larisch. would
he please you better?' he asked, with ironic
| Difference.
"A god boy. sire. You may recall that
| his mother" He stopped.
Perhaps the old Kings memory was good
| Perhaps there was a change in Mettlich's
| voice.
"a good boy?"
'None better. sire. He is devoted TO His
| Royal Highness: He is still much OF a lad
| himself. have listened to them talking
1t Ii a question which is the older He Il
| outside now!
Bring him in. I'll have look at him !"
| Milky. summoned by chamberlain
stopped inside tho doorway and bowed
~. = - " &, ~ III
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many Schencn in the directory and venture
His counting house the second In
could muster explained him that
Historical Society Pennsylvania and interested
genealogical research that had heard the existence of the
manuscript anxious to discover whereabouts.
care you looking for cstate?' he inquired
"Oh no. my interest is purely historical
"Wel" he sad "you the first American who
locking Then he his produced
the book. straight 1t carried of
about 1854 visited the village of Adkerk
dirty filled with squat houses church where
Graef born. lie delegate the Con-
venon grandfather OF the three
brothers and sister who to Germantown in 1855.
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CHAPTER IV-COntinued


L broke. what is new?"
I'VE have broken up the university meet
ings, but fancy they go on, in small groups
i was gratified, however, to observe that n
group OF students cheercd His Royal High
ness yesterday as he rode past enc univer-
sity buildings"
Socialism at twenty" said the King, "ls
only symptom oe the unre~t Of early a1o'es-
cence. Even Hubert"--he glanced at the pic
ture--"was touched with it. He accused me.
j recall of being merely an accident. u sort
OF stumbling-blocll in the way of advanced
thought"
He smiled family. Then he sighed. And
the others?" he asked.
"The outlying districts are quiet. SO, too,
is the city. Too quiet. sire"
They are waiting, of course, for my
DEATH" said the King quietly. "lf only you
were twenty years younger than l am 1t
would be better" lie fixed the general with
shrewd eyes. what do those asses of doc
tors say about me?'
with care, sire"
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Ott0's GOverness


or Your Royal Highness." like the tutors.
She had taken him from the arms OF his
mother when he was a baby and had taught
succession of nurses how to fix his bottles
and made them raise the windows when lie
slept, which was heresy in that country, and
was brought up for discussion in the Parlia-
ment When II came time for his first tooth,
and he was wickedly fretful, and the doctors
had q consultation over him, IL was Miss
Braithwaite who had ignored everything
they said and rubbed the tooth through with
her silver thimble--boled first OF course.
And when one has cut Royal Highness's
first tooth and broken him OF sucking his
thumb and held a cold buttered knife against
his bruises 10 prevent their discolorng one
does get out OF the way of being very formal
with him.
Otto said Miss Braithwsite, sternly
So he went 10 work in earnest lie worked
at a big desk, which had been his fathers.
As a matter Of fact. everything in the ro m
was too big for him. II had not occurred to
any one 10 make any concessions to his size.
He went through life one may say with his
legs dangling or standing on tiptoe 10 see
things.
The suite had been his fathers before him.
Even the heavy old rug had been worn
shabby by the scuffing OF his fathers feet
On the wall there hung a picture his fareer
had drawn. II was of yacht in full sail.
Prince Hubert had been fifteen when he drew
II, and was contemplating abandoning his
princely career and running away to be
pirate. As matter of fact. the yacht
boasted the black flag, AS Otto knew quite
well. Milky had discovered Il. But none
Of the grown-ups had recognized the dasnning
fact. Milky WAS not strictly speakins,
Sss ! m y coma s.sss ~, AZ .n1
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Among Ancestral Relics

Cologne a of the old Roman wall, great
cathedral the skulls the 1000 virgins wrapped around with red
velvet the which the water turned into wine and Dr.
James Tyson the noted Philadelphia physician We related
in since he is Pennypacker and Tyson We went
the Rhine by boat and foot of the journey called
early family association At Worms the stately mansion Of
Johann Pannebecer Gehemer Regierungs Rath knight and
Sads Advoka with its memorial tablet setting forth that there
he had entertained the Emperor William From there
the Paatnate whose welled fields suggested Pennsy
van though they without barns and fences At place
posted large advertisement informing the people that
exhibition and could be At the village
Obroshem stopped water the horses and healthy
young fellow the road carrying rake said
TO him: WAS ist ihr nahm?"
Mein nahm ist Pfanncbecker" the rather surprising
sponse.
"Und mein nahm st Pannebecker auch"
continued, "Was st ihr Hande?"
"Ich bin cir Bauer he said
"lch bin Elm Richter" and parted.
At kregshem the village from which also of the
early settlers of Germantown endeavoed
Penn had preached and referred the the place.
who likewise the He could tell nothing
Penn but he hopable and he took the cellar where
kept the hogsheads of wne He filled the first
hogshead and rendered and
from the hogshead rendered
thirty hogshead in the ce Saying Danke sie ebt woh
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Hmnmao


Once, some years ago. sire came to you
with n plan. The Princess Hedwig was q
child then, and his late royal highness was
still with us. For that and for other rea-
sons Your Majesty refused to listen. But
things have changed. Between us and revo-
luton there stand only the frail life OF a
boy and an army none too large, and already,
perhaps. affected There Is much discomfort
and the offspring of discomfort is anarchy"
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said that ants have no eyes at all. She had
no Imagination.
His taste OF liberty had spoiled the Crown
Prince for work. Instead of conjugating a
French verb. he made a sketch of the SceLc
Ra 'lway. He drew the little car and two heads
looking over the edge, with Il sort of p0rcu-
pine effect Of hairs standing straight up.
Otto said Miss Braithwaite sternly
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CONTINUED TOMORROW
The Washington times., 1917-07-31
SI.1O to SIPS Values in
..WOmen'S
Fancy Silk
Hose,
CSC pair

Women's splendid quality silk
hose in fancy stripe, dress, shoe
and sweater shades, that ordinarily
sell for $1.10 and $1.25 pr. Priced
tomorrow at CSC pr.
Pure Thread Silk Hose, at $1.25
DR.. Unexcelled qualities that will
meet with the approval Of every
woman desiring somewhat better
than usual qualities. Made with
silk garter tops and some Isle tops;
in navy, gray, champagne, silver,
Russian calf, pink, black, and
white.
The Washington times., 1917-07-31

4oineh Fine White Voies, made OF 2-ply OSo
yarns: sheer quality, per yard ............. HON
4Oinch Fine Figured voiIes in big range Of 100
rich coorngs-and 29c quality at, per yard AVS
lsinch Heavy Bleached MerceriEed Table Nap
kins, patterns, hemmed, ready for use G1 Ok
$3.50 value, at, per dozen ..........-..-... OA"SO
6Ox66inch Bleached Hemstitched Mercerized
Damask Table Cloths. Unusual quality at, C1 m
each - 1900.
1915 Bleached Cotton Pillow Cases. Soft nnish
dressing 23c value, at. C0P
The Washington times., 1917-07-31
Wash Goods and DomesticS

42x36 Oneida Bleached Pillow Cases, heavy OQo
round thread, dressing. 3Oc value. each HCC
45x36 Oneida Bleached Pillow Cases. the equal
of Utica" in weight and finish 35c value ono
s1xeo Fine Bieached Round Thread sheets-free
OF dressing. Wide hens. Sl.35 values, CT 10
32-inch Anderson's 1vanhoe Ginghams, In small
and large checks: colOrs. pink, blue, green 900
black and brown, per yard AON
32-inch Anderson's Ivanhoe Plain Ginghams in
brown, green, blue, pink, and gray, OOo
PalaIs ROynI-SeeOnd Floor.
The Washington times., 1917-07-31
It Is a Patriotic Duty

spend ones wisely and with intent to retain that
which bought
purchased thoughesy only be returned later involves
efficiency and ultimately financial loss to
the public o the merchant
support plan the Commercial Economy Board of the Council
the Pai Royal for credit
exchange within days from receipt This
apply sold strictly nonretrnae
sanitary o other
The Washington times., 1917-07-31

No. 121 Derryvale Double Damask
Pattern Cloths. all round designs
in a new line Of rich patterns:
T2xT2 Cloths ....G8yOO each
72xoO Cloths so each
T2xlOS Cloths .... 5000 each
22-inch Napkins to match - dozen
Pinch Fine Bleached MerceriLed
Table DamAsk; excellent pat HSO
terms. Yard ........... OOS
bS-inch Heavy Bleached Mercer
lied Table Damask; 10 good S00
patterns. Yard .....- OON
The Washington times., 1917-07-31

No. 103 Derryvale Damask Pat
tern Cloths in circular designs,
beautiful quality, and free from
dressing:
TOXIC Cloths ........... 300 each
70XSS Cloths ........... $500 each
70x1O6 Cloths ......... $500 each
Napkins to match zee. $500 dozen
7O-inch Fine All Pure Linen
Table Damask; unusual quality
for the price. CT IN
Yard .......s...-.ss... OAsOO
The Washington times., 1917-07-31

TO-Inch Extra Fine All Pure Lin
en- Bleached Irish Double Damask:
fine range OF patterns. CT 90
I'd. O1sOO
70-inch Imported Irish Bleached
Mercerized Table Damask; fine nm
ish which will remain after 7So
washing. Yard ..... SON
7O-inch Irish Bleached Half Lin
en- Table Damask; rich de- CT Ok
signs. Yard ....-.... U1sAO
PaLaIs R0yaI-Seeond Floor.
The Washington times., 1917-07-31

All handmade garments Of
the daintiest styles. Hand-em-
broidered and hand-scalloped.
Wonderful values at this very
attractive Special Sale price.
Third Floor.
The Washington times., 1917-07-31

Made Of extra heavy crepe de
chine, with attractive lace and
ribbon trimmings. Choice of
either pink or white. Actual
values, $1.25. Special for open
ing Of this August sale at only
79c.
Third Floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-14
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

Every person, firm or corporation (resient or non-resident) liable to tax. ation on real or personal property in the Town and City of Bridgeport on September l. 1917, MUST FILE with the Tax Commissioner sworn state- ment of all taxable property owned by such person, firm or corporation in the Town and City of Bridgeport, on specially printed lists furntshed by the Tax Commissioners. Such liste must be filed during the MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, 1917.
 FAILURE so to do will compel the Tax Commissioner to make out such lists from the best information obtain able, to which a penalty of ten per cent. will be added as by law required.
 LISTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED if each parcel of Real Estate is not separately listed, and properly describ- ed, giving metes and bounds; street number of lot number. Buildings thereon must be entered separately from the land value.
 FAILURE to file list deprives the owner of the right to appeal to the Board of Relief. Lists may be obtained at the office of the Tax Com missioner, Room g. City Hall, during | the month of August.
 HOURS: g a. m. to p. m. daily g o. m. to 1 p. m. Saturday. A. F. CONNOR,
 Tax Com missioner.