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senger Como In"
| his car down the road again, and all
the devils of the night might follow
He feared nothing.
| But here again Milky planned toe
| fast. The servant who came out to
| open the doors Of the motor had
| brought a message. "His majesty de-
sires that the messenger come in,''
was the bomb-shell which exploded in
Nikky's ears.
Milky hesitated. And then some imp
of reckIessness in him prompted him
| not to run away, but to see the thing
through. 1t was, after all, chance
either way. These men beside the car
were doubtless armed-one at least,
nearest him, was certainly one OF
Karl's own secret agents. And, as
Milky paused, he WAS not certain, but
it seemed to him that the man took a
step toward him.
every WE'LL" said Milky, grumbling.
But have had long ride, and cold
one. / need Sleep"
Even then he had faint hope that
the others would precede him, and
that it would be possible to leap back
to the car, and escape. But whether
by accident or design, the group closed
about him. Flight was out of the ques-
ton.
A little high was Nikky's head as
he went In. He had done stupid
thing now, and he knew it. He should
have taken his letter and gone back
with 1t. But, fool or not, he was
soldier. Danger made him calm.
The lodge was noisy. Loud talking,
the coming and going Of servants with
trays, the crackle Of wood fires IN
which whole logs were burning, and,
as Milky and his escort entered, the
roaring chorus Of a hunting song filed
the ears.
Two Of the men flung or their heavy
coats, and proceeded without ceremony
into the room whence the sounds II
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country and the smaller cities were
comparatively quiet. 10 tar as demon
strations against ths government were
concerned. But unQuestionabIy they
plotted. As for the capital, It wes .
seething riot Of sedition, from the re-
ports. A copy OF Z newspaper, secret
ly printed and more secretly circu-
lated, had brought IRE to the kings
eyes. 1t lay on his knees as his
daughter entered.
"Well, father" she said. looking
down at him, how do you feel7"
"Sit down." he said. The question
as to his health was too perfunctory
to require reply.
Annunciata sat. with a Jingling Of
chains. She chose a straight chair,
and faced him, very erect.
How old is HedwigT demanded the
king.
Nineteen"
"Hedwig is old enough to marry.
Her grandmother was not nineteen
when married her."
1T would be better" said An
nunciata, ''to marry her while she Ii
young, before she knows any better"
ANY better than what" inquired
the king testify.
ANY better than to marry at all"
The king eyed her. She was not,
then, even attempting to hide her
claws. But he was IN old bird, and
not to be caught in an argumentativs
cage.
'There are several possibilities for
HedwiE," he said. II have gone into
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Milky FINDS HIMSELF IN A SERIOUS PREDICAMENT AS
ARESULT OF HIS FOOLIsHNEsS

William
DID, taken the and
of Bobby
little American night he
which
the
grandfather the old king ILL., The chancellor
which threatened
friendship of the neghboring
Princess Hedwg
Countess Lohek, adyinwaing
Princess Hedws mother love with King Karl
marriage Hedwig Hedwg who loves
dsmayed of the plans
King
substu
uon.h Karls chauffeur the envelope.
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Hedwia is offered as sacri-
hce to save the tottering king
dom. This act incidentally ex-
tricates Milky from a desperate
situation. Read about these de-
veIopments in the next install
ment-
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ITO BE CONTINUED,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-29
CHANDLER GIVEN LEAVE
TO TAKE UP WAR WORK
School Superintendent Becomes Head
of Vocational Training for
Disabled Soldiers.
TO COVER SIX MONTHS PERIOD
At End OF That Time He Hopes e
BE Able to Return to Work Here
"A. Ii. Hill Assumes Duties Of Su-
pcrintendcnt for Interim.

DR.. j. a. C. Chandler. superintendent
or schools of Richmond is going to
take up war work. y leave of absence
mas been granted him by the State
Board of Education and the School
BOARD OF the city OF Richmond for n
period OF six months. During the In
term Assistant Superintendent A. H.
til has been elected by the State
of schools
Federal Board for Vocational Educa-
ton. and the position that he will as
sumo viii he chief of the division of
vocational education OF disabled SOL
RECOMMENDATIONS of principle and poll
ICY III administration OF the Smith
sears act and to put into operation the
education Of disabled soldiers; in other
words: to effect an organization of the
united states for the rehabilitation Of
on account of physical disability.
His work will also include a study of
the plans now being used by the French
and English governments for the re-
expected that Or. Chandler will take uD
his duties with the Federal govern
ment in week or ten days. W. II.
education for the Richmond schools, is
already in France Investigating the
educational methods used in that coun-
Try for crippled soldiers.
DIR. Chandler said: III Is a real sor-
row for me to think OF disseminating
my work III Richmond for even day,
and when the first request came to me
this important work. I did not see how
il was possible for nc to do so. Tho
Federal board has again asked me to
orEanizzc the work and after careful
clusion that il is a patriotic duty that
L must endeaNor 20 PERFORM.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-29
USE OBSERVATION BALLOONS
TO DIRECT ARTILLERY FIRE
observer Experiences Most of Danger
of Air Service Without
Any Thrills.
Rv Associated Press. |
BEHIND THE Ii.

BEHIND THE LINES IN FRANCE.
September oS.-Ohsc-vation balloons
N the allied armies are utilized LOT
so much for the purpose OF discovering
los.ble enemy targets but Tor the very
important task OF directing artillery
fire so that the targets may be des-
;royed.
The lot Q. the balloon observer may
be considered on par with that OF n
observation aviator. except that while
the avai:or's risks are compensated by
the excitement % dying, the balloon
observer experiences most OF the
danger OF the air without any ot its
thrills
There is one moment In the lie OF
the balloon observer when Re enjoys
THRILL not found perhaps in aviation.
and that is when, his balloon success
fully attacked by an enemy -v!a.o.. he
jumps over the side @: is basket with
10 more than . parachute 20 sustain
him in his night to the earth. anywhere
from one thousand 10 e!ga. thousand
feet below.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-29
SANTA CLAUS TO VISIT
VIRGINIA ARTILLERYMEN
Richmond Howttxers' Association PInnn
to Send GOO Christmas
kits ONcrseus.

Kits Overseas.
Six hundred Virginia artillerymcn.
now ~ the lighting front. will be tho
recipients of Christmas boxes provided
oy the women's auxiliary of the Rich
mond Howitzers' Association.
In looking after the good cheer OF
the Richmond artiilerymen. the women
or the association have discovered that
there are four companies of the Vir-
gina artillery: made up largely of
hichmond boys. Hence they have de-
cideo to load the Howitzcr Kris Krin
Eie pack with presents for them all.
mere are Slightly over 600 in the four
companies: the Richmond Howitzcrs.
pany
To make provision for such large
NUMBER, large fund must be raised.
10 create this fund the ladies have ar
ranged TOT series of benefit dances.
Inc nucleus nf the fund was obtained
from the receipts of the big war dance
held at the Blues Armory last Saturday
night. which was attended by 500 dane
ing couples.
SO great has been the demand for
repetition OF the affair the association
iast night announced that the How
tiers ball Will be repeated next Sat.
urday night The same program will
he followed. soldiers. sailors and civil
ians being welcomed with equal
new war dance will be in tho hands
II the Same committees. Everything
will be delightfully."- Informal. The mill
itary ball will begin at $40 and close
at 1880 o'clock Saturday night.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-29
Jury FAILS TO AGREE
IN THE CANTRELL CASE
Trial Will Be Continued When the
January Session OF
Court Opens.
HAS SIX SONS IN THE ARMY
Gypsy Gang Arrested ut Winchester
for Theft, but Later Released, AMI
Will Visit Richmond-Ncws From
Various Virginia Points.

Is BRISTOL, VA. September cS-The
tria! OF Jesse Cantrcll charged with
OF extensive farming interests. which
occurred on July .. near here resulted
In a hung jury in the sullivan County
Court Thursday. Eleven jurymcn were
for second degree murder. while one
stood for first degree murder. The
Strial will he continued In thc january
trell were alleged 10 have been drink
ing heavily on the day OF the murder
Cantrell claims that he was not re-
sponsible for his actions, due TO his
had no memory OF the killing. on the
other hand. the prosecutors of Cam
jtrell say that the murder was n pre-
meditated one. as he walked a mile TO
his house 10 procure a pistol.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-29
Posed for Loan pnin,ipr

CHAkLpTTESNlLL VA. Septe.
Der 2S.-Corporal Joseph w. Purvis. o.
on n Visit TO his sister Mrs. r. r.
Burgess. recently, in Boston posed for
the famed Liberty loan painting. Met
By Might" which the well-known Bos-
ton artist. Arthur Merton Hazard. has
donated 10 the Womans Liberty Loan
Committee OF New England for the
purpose Of stirring patriotic endcavor
during the ensuing loan campaign. The
painting represents soldiers o! France,
England, Italy and America, and the
figures arc nearly lie size. After be-
Portland. the original vii! be presented,
TO PrcSiGeuf M-ilsnr
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-29
Church Delegates uear Reports.

\ HARRISONBURG, VA, September IS.
Yesterdays session OF the Virginia
Church was devoted largely TO hearing
business and committee reports. notable
among them being that OF finance.
showing that the conference was in n
flourishing condition. 1t was announced
that Rev. \. s. Hammack, y. d, of
Dayton. Va, had been reelected as
will begin at once upon his tenth term.
During the afternoon the conference
decided TO launch a campaign fund OF
$4,000 for the Shenandoah Collegiate
institute. located at Dayton. The con-
ference next year Will be held At Mar
tinShurg, W. Va
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-29

= LINCIiBI RIG. Va, september Is
James Williams. colored who is en-
Piles National Bank Building. and who
lives at SOS Jackson street. has six
sons in the army, two in training camps
In this country and four in active scrv-
Ice in France -Four OF the sons went
to the army from Pittsburgh. Pa. and
two from New York City. whore they
were working at the time. They are
Charles. Edward. Thomas Douglas.
George Anderson, Clarence and John
Wesley. The father OF the six men is
fifty three years OF age.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-29

BRISTOL Va, September 2S.-James
Canter Will he placed on trial again
Monday on the charge OF heing impli-
Wilson, wife OF . farmer near hera
Canter was once convicted and sem
fenced 10 die when his brother. Luther,
was executed. The latter. however
declared he alone was guilty Of the
crime ana n stay OF execution was oh
tanned. Since then CaAGr haa made
five lights for his lifc.- :.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-29

HARRISDNBURG, September rs
Spanish influenza has made its appear.
lance in Rockingham County IN me ,o,rr
of Dayton. Il was reported last nich
that there were forty eases there tlUr.
sfy-fve being at the Shenandoah col
legiate Institute where the diseas,
originated, ard fifteen among the res
sidcnts OF the town There has bee!
one death
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-29

WINCHESTER. VA. September 2S--
"A band OF thirty-tive gypsies. of all
ages, was held UP here las; evening on
complaint OF grocer named Osborne,
of MartinsburE. W. Va. who churg ed
them with rihing his cash drawer of
over 5000 in currency, but they were
released after sevcra! hours. osborne
mond wpera six ~ me 'er' L"r n'E en-
their questionnaires early next week.
One of the women. claiming 10 he from
Herndon, Va was held on n charge
of stealing a horse near MartinsburE.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-29
Innucnxn M Co,I,y.

LINCHBUKG. VA, September 2S.-A
number Of cases of mild type OF Span
ish Influenza have developed at Ran
cciph- Macon Womaus College but /;
was SAID TO-DAY mat none OF the pa :
tients are very II Precautions are be
ing taken 10 prevent the lnalady from
spreading. ana no grave concern is fcl,
as yet over the situation
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-29
Lynchburg Nan Promoted.

LINCHBCRG. Va. September Is
Word has been received here of the
promotion OF Captain q. MUrrpll Alex
ander. OF this city, to'thc rank OF major.
He formerly was captain OF Company
l., First Virginia Infantry. se-viI. with
1916, and was put in command Of Com
pany l. One Hundred and sixteenth
when the TWO Lynchhurg companies
were merged into that last year at
Camp Mcclellan. Re Is graduate OF
Nirgi nia Military Institute
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-29

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, September
2s.-City Manager Hubert a Steckcr.
recently appointed a captain in tn.
army, left to-day for WASHINGTON. 10
report to the officer in charge Of me
construction division for duty as as
sistant TO the officer In charge Of util-
tiles. His hrst ass snmen. will be at
the cantonmcn, a. Camp Logan Hous-
ton, Texas. where hc VIII be IN charge
or grounds, streets and Buildings.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-29

lieutenant sam Hubbard ~ the Tire.
HUNDRED and Eighteenth Infantry vhG
was wounded IN action H Irancc An
gust 9th. in a letter 10 his mother Mira
Louisa y. Hubbard, Of Foycs; saVs a
sshrapne) burst on a bank just In front
Sof him, and two fragment LODGED in
hts throat and eight into his back
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-29

WINCH ESTER, VA. September IS
Two douhle-hcader freight trains on
the norfolk and Western Railway were
in collision yesterday near the Carson
Lime Compauy's plant AZ Rivcrton, a
number OF cars being smashed Others
derai!ed ana an engine badly damaged.
Wrecflng crews from Hagerstowu. Md
and Shenandoah, Va, were called. ana
In the meantime passenger traffic was
delayed unit! late iu the day
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-29
Veteran. Hold Reunion.

WINCHESTER. VA, September IS
The annual reunion OF the survivors OF
Colonel John :. MoSby's famous Con-
fedcratc command. held 1T Front Roy
al Va, was attended by most OF the
members of the Organization and by
many other veterans. all OF whom were
entertained at an oid-time Virginia
dinner by the Daughters of the Con-
fnderucy
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-29
PASTORS Wife Dies.

HARRISoNBuRG. September IS
Mrs Adelia NJ Bowman. wife OF Rev.
i. S. Bowman. died yesterday morning
at the home OF her brother, James c.
Bowman, near Goods Mill. Her nus
band is stationed At Jordan Mines. Va.
as minister in the Brethren Church.
Mrs bowman was forty-siN years OF
~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-29
Activities of Dan
Cupid in Virginia
Many Couples United in Matri-.
monial Bonds During The
Past Week.

tINCHBuRG, VA. September Is
smith Hudson and Miss Wrayburn Hem
son. both of Pcdlar Mills. Amherst
County, were married in Washington
Tuesday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-29
Kitten by NriwI,tnr,, DO.

LYNCHBERG. VA. Scptelnbc! % -.
Mrs. Saul SchcnborE, wife OF !. Main
sStret mer chant. Vas severely bitten la,.
at her home by doc
(which. IL is feared. was suffcring win
tfabies. The dog was killed. aud It's
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-29
Delightful Party.

a most delightful surprise party was
given in honor OF Misses Thelma and
Lucille Holt AT their home. 405 West
Twerty-fourth Street w o d ! d
Heights. THURSDAY.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-29

Let the Help Wanted Ads In The
TimcsDispntch take your appeal to
tho worker. of Richmond and vicinity.
Call Randolph ].
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-29

WINCHESTER. VA. September IS
T.. Carlin Gray and Miss Mary Kath-
arine Setback, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles II. Setback, were married
w Wednesday evening ut the home OF the
brides parents here.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-29

Your vacant rooms be turned
into n source of revenue by advcrtis-
ing them for rent In Times-Dispatch
Want Ads
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-29

head has been sent 20 Washington for
examination. The dog belonged 10
mNlEhbOr.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-29

NORTON, VA. September 2S-Thc
Presbyterian Church. OF Norton Va
was the scene, on the evening OF Sep
tcmber 9TH OF beautiful wedding and
when Miss Esther Hydnham Esser
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Es-
ser. became the bride OF Percy Wynd-
ham Crookford. OF Norton.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-29

WINCHESTER, VA, September 2S.-
oliver NJ. Funk Woodstock Va. and
Miss Florence Virginia FOCAL. Shen-
andoah County, were married Septem-
her 81 AT stephens City by the Rev.
l.. y. Stroiher. of the Methodist Church.
HEATHESNILLE, VA, September %.
Miss Mary Irene Robertson and Willie
T.. Robertson were quietly married by
Rev. FOX, Tuesday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-29

The elegance and dura-
bility In these Satins but adds
to their popularity. for fash
ion has claimed them for her
very own this season, and the
style world has taken them
up with greater Zest than we
have ever previously known.
These very exceptional values
we're certain you'll like them.
Satin Daphin-36-inch, all silk,
fine, firm durable texture, in
Taupe, Navy, Brown, Black,
Plum. Extra value, at So
Satin de Chine, Sc inches wide;
unusual in every way-texture,
weave. quality; an unusu- $3.50
ally important value. 80. q YD
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-29

The semi-tailored effects
that have "the call" to-day
are the ones we wish spe-
cially to mention.
New lots are here in Cot
tons and in Silks, Voiles,
Striped Organdy, Crepe de
Chine and Georgette.
A beautiful tailored Blouse, in :
heavy Crepe de Chine; white or
f nssh; very sy stylish and eff So.
Georgette Blouses, tall $r.0S
ored effects ........... y
Cotton Wolfe and Striped Or
CANDY Blouses in splendid and
distinctly stylish group Of un-
usual sightliness and val $3.50
ue, at e EA
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-29

Here's dressiness itself-the
very richest of dress fabrics, beau
tifully lustrous and perfectly fin
ished This cloth Is 81 inches
wide and is here in Black, Navy.
Brown, Plum. Priced $3.50
at I'D
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-01-17
CHAPTER VII.
The New Tenant.


1t was two hours later and Holme
and l sat alone in my room. Marcus
had just left, dubious, perhaps, of the
story l told, but still willing to fresh
en- his wits with my Scotch whisky.
10 what lengths of suspicion his
doubts might grow, time would have
to prove.
"The trouble with u.s." I said to
Holme, sis lack of individual knowl-
edge of all the threads in this case.
You hold some, so do I, and Marcus
has more. We can't combine them
for solution"
II don't think it would be healthy
telling Marcus about the empty
SHELF" said Holme quizzingly.
mo. 1t wouldn't do" was think
ing more particularly of Isabelle
Reade, whose story did not intend to
tell either Marcus or Holme. Il am
sure Marcus is not so constructed that
he could believe in our empty shell
theory. He is questioning my two
o'clock appetite right now, and God
knows where that is going to lead
him! Pm not bit certain I'll sail to.
morrow morning, Holme."
"You can postpone that. What we
must do is unravel this mystery"
paced up and down the floor, dodg-
ing trunks. 1t seemed that everything
and everybody was in league to keep
me tied here in San Francisco when I
should be at my new vocation, teach
ing steamers economy. Well, would
MT stand for it! would place Miss
Reade aboard her train with instruc-
tions to the conductor, and I'd sail ON
the Wilton.
My mind made up, ! was perfectly
willing to help Holme at his solving
game, SO long as 1T meant only the
exercise of my gray matter. I'd 60
just that far and no farther, conjec-
ture TO my capacity and stop this side
of action. Holme,. his story written
and sent TO the Office, was ready now
to theOrize.
"Its another part of the same
crime" he began, "and the man Is
probably just AZ much stranger here
as was the girl. A quick Identification
would of course, set us galloping
along the trail of both murders, but
we needn't expect that. We have to
start on the surmise that both are un-
known, or little known, in San Fran
CISCO"
You are ready to admit The muir
ders were done in the building and
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-01-17
ITO be Continued,
One Cir, Refuses Tips.

Seattle, Wash.--May Stehle, i'm
charge Of the cloakroom at the Hotel.
Washington here, is untippabie.
If she would take tips she could
make $2500 year in addition to her
salary. But" she says, Il would lose
my self.respect."
The hotel management could, IL it
desired, fire Miss Stehle and save her
salary, and, TO boot, sell the cioaa-
room privileges" for $3.50 a month.
But the mere fact that it has an
emplOye who actually spurns tips has
proved such an advertisement that
the hotel can't afford to let Miss
Stehle go II it wanted to--wllich Il
doesn't.
The travelling public cannot believe
It's ears when 1t hears Miss. Stehie 70.
fuses tips. Thank you," she SAYS.
with a gracious smile. but do nor
take tips"
When some lneIi fail To ma:,a siit
try IN, Hr
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-01-17

When some IneIi fail to ma;sa ada
they try to fix the responsibility On
,tG hammer.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-13
Lead and Zinc Notes
Special to The World.

special 10 lhe world.
MIAMI. Okla, June 12-The
American Metal company drilled
into a good body OF ore last week on
its lease just west Of the Blue Mound
that has all the indications OF being
winner. The ore was found at a
depth OF ITO feet and the drill was
still in ore at 220. feet. There has
been some very rich prospects
opened on this property but the
superintendent says this is the best
they have opened. A mill wall be
moved from the Joplin camp and
erected on the tract at once. This
will make five mills the company
has There is a great deal of activ-
fly In this part of the Miami district
and there will be many mills built
there this summer