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1 The DURHAM RECORDER. ;SEMI-WEEKLY. I o TT EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY. 1 1222 OlSOner By ZEB. P. COUNCIL. ZCDCla ESTABLISHED 1820. t By ANTHONY HOPE 93 ft ine poeiomc- si uurnam, a, i v Com pan v C, under the act of Congress of March .frit.,t.4.,H,H, , 1879. CONTINUED. I could not speak. I kissed her hand aud went out cursing myself. Outside I fouud Master Fritz, Quite reckless of the footmen, playing at cat's cradle with the Countess Ilelga. 'Haute it," aald he, "we can't al ways be plotting: Love claims bis share." 'I'm Inclined to think he does," said t, and Fritz, who bud been by my side, dropped respectfully behind. Subscription Rates : One year $1.00 Six months 50 cents rbree months 35 cents Rates for advertising made known on application. DURHAM, N. C, Mar. 29, 1907. Those interested in advetising will lose some pointers if they do not watch the "Rise of Jimmie Johnson," and learn the cause of his rise. mm Small-Pox is in many counties in the state at present and very little is being said about it In fact, if you did not take the trouble to go about in Durham asking about it you would not know that we had a case near at all. The city aldermen have de cided to ask for only half of the amount of bonds that the bill CHAPTER IX. F I were to detail the ordinary eveuts of my dally life at this time they might prore In structive to people who are not familiar with the insides of pal aces; if I revealed some of the secrets I learned they might prove of interest to the statesmen of Europe. I Intend to do neither of these things. I should be between the Scylla of dullness and the Charybdls of Indiscretion, and I feel that I had far better confine my self strictly to the underground drama which was being played beneath the surface of Rcritanian politics, f. need only say that the secret of my Im posture defied detection. I made mis takes. I had bad minutes. It needed aU the tact and graciousness whereof I was master to smooth over some ap- bonds to be voted $450,000. in May to t!sc fn tV, WislnrnrA cava parent lapses of memory and unmind- . ., j y I fulness of old acquaintances of which privilege of being voted for. It x wa3 guiitT. But f escaped, and l would be 0in at It rather heavy I attributed my escape, as I have said rn aslr fnr SSnO .000 ritv bonds fore. most of all to the very audac- and $300,000 County, bonds at the ft, gtTen the necessary physical like- Same time. This reduces thel ness. It was far easier to pretend tc be king of Ituritanla than It would have been to personate my next door neighbor. One day Sapt .came Into my room He threw me a letter, saying: "That's for you a woman's band, I think. But I've some news for you first" -What's thatr "The king's at the castle of Zenda," t aid he. How do you know?' Because the other half of Micbael'i Six are there. I had Inquiries made and they're all there Lauengram. Krafsteln and young Rupert Ilentzau There may be no machine in State politics, and really we are not sure we fully understand what is meant by the term, but if any thing to amount to anything is done in county affairs and a ring is not formed i for pushing it through to a successful end we do not remember the time. m I ----- HtOtVIU UUU VUU UUCI I MlMt Ul Those 'days when men go into I three rogues, too. on my honor, as fine onpn rnnvpTition without havinc as live In Rumania." figured out just how things are to be run are passed if they ever really existed. ALREADY there are ninety seven cases on the criminal docket for the next term of Dur ham superior court, but this 'does not mean that there are ninety- seven to come before . the court on some charge, but many cases are made against one man in some instances. However, one case will settle the whole charge and all the difference there will be when the trial comes off that there will be more e sta attached to the settlement. Kinston Free Press: Monday evening while on his westbound trip, and just before reaching New Bern, Capt Charlie Han cock, being put on the lookout down fellows." for such a person had his sus picion aroused of a negro passen ger who got on at Newport and phoned to the New Bern police to meet the train. The negro was placed under arrest and proved to be Jenks Graham, .wanted for the murder of his brother-in-law, a negro named Sills, at Swansboro Saturday night. Graham while on a spree Saturday night at Swansboro be gan beating his wife when Sills interfered, Graham stabbed Sills to death and escaped. -weiir "Well, Fritz wants yon to march tc the castle with horse, foot and artil "And drag the ruoat?' I asked. "That would be about It," grinned Bapt, "and we shouldn't find the king's body then." "You think It's certain he's there?" "Very probable. Besides the fact ol those three being there, the drawbridge s kept up and no one goes in without an order from young Ilentzaa or Black Michael himself. We must tie FriU up." -I'll go to Zenda." said L "You're mad." "Some day." "Oh, perhaps. You'll very likely staj there, though, If you do." "That may be, my friend," said carelessly. "His majenty looks sulky," observe 8apt. "How's the love affair?" "Hold your tonguer I said. He looked at me for a moment. Then be lit bis pipe. It was quite true that I was In a bad temper, and I went ot. perversely: Wherever I go I'm dogsred by half a 'I know you are. I send 'em," he re pllwl cmpdly. "What forr "Welt" said Sapt, purling away, "It woiiMu't ! exactly ln-nvnlfrit fot P.lak Michael If you disappeared. With you gone the old game that w stoppHi would be playl-or he'd bav a shot at it." "I can tk ear of mys"lf." "De i;.iut-t, lU'rwnlo aud iMchnrd are In ftreWau, nwl any one of them. lad. would cut your tliront as r-ndlly as readily as I would Blink Ml.liml and a d'l more treacherously. What the letterr I ojH-nd It and read It aloud: If the kin dlr to know whit I 6Wo)y concerns tb king to know lt hi di a f hi letter tl'U him. At t end 01 the New avenue thw stand a hou le larare ground. Th boua has s portlr-o with a Utu of a, r.mph In It. A wl InclotHi the rrdi; there Is a aU In 1M wall st tt tack. At U v I or it tonlxht If the kins; enters alona fcy that cat. turns to Ute right and walks tw.nt) yard, h will find a summer hnuw, ap broached tr oicht of ais stf". if to mount and enter ha will And aom ww who will tH him what tourbM moat dearly his life and tils throna. ThlM There are some that are of the opinion that the Fifth Dis trict combine accomplished its mirZi sion whenit persuaded Hon. V. W. Kitchin to announce that he was a candidate for Governor o that some other gentlemen could come wnr . J-w-JJft J;,"- Ma llfn wHl be In darir. It Mm ahotl this to no on, or t will ruin a wornaa who lev fcUn-UUtk Mbbael oa no. ptrCuu. "No," oW rved ftrpt ti I endd, "but be rsn dictate a ? try pretty letter. 1 bad arrived at the as roe roncJasloa and was about to throw the letter awsy wben I saw there wat more writing on the other side, "Hello! There'a some more." If you heattat fibs Wrtttf eonlnii4 tot)ult CtiUmrl Ban -VkT x,lalm'd that gentleman, srn in for the congressman's seat, and they might as well say that Solicitor Brooks was assisting in the combine for the purpose men tioned, as he is the only person so far that has announced his candidacy. It does not differ about "how come" Mr. Kitchin to decide to run for governor, so far as we are concerr.td, he is as trood as elected, lie is large noutrhind straight enouzh to nlnelv MonlMied. "I she take a fill an fifFica tha tjeonle mav tiut for a greater fool than your Kim in rhnrtr tit. I waved to Lltu to be ailetit Ask him what woman would do most to prevent tho duke from marrying hla cousin and therefore most to prevent hli becoming: king? And ask If her name be gins with A. , I sprung to my feet. Sapt laid down his pipe. h . ' "Antoinette dc Mauban, by heaven!" cried. ' x , "How do you know?" asked Sapt I told him what I knew of the lady and how I knew It He nodded. It's so far true that she's had a great row with Michael," said he thoughtfully, . (': If she would, she could be useful," I said. "I believe, though, that Mlch&a: wrote that letter." i so oo l, but I mean to know for cer tain. I shall go. Sapt" "Xo, I shall go," said he. "You may go as far as the gate." "I shall go to the summer house." "I'm hauged If you shall." I rose and leaned my back against the mantelpiece. "Sapt, I believe In that woman, and shall go." ' "I don't believe In any woman," said Bapt "and you . shan't go." I either go to the summer house or lack to England," sstd I. ' Sapt began to know exactly how far be could lead or drive and when he must follow. We're playing against time." I add ed. "Every day we leave the king where he is there is fresh risk. Every day I masquerade like this there is fresh risk. Sapt we must play high. We must force the game." "So be it" he said, with a sigh. To cut the story short, at half-past 11 that night Sapt and I mounted our horses. Frit, was again left on guard, our destination not being revealed to him. It was a very dark night I wore no sword, but I carried a revolv er, a long knife and a bullseye lan tern. We arrived outside the gate. I dismounted. Sapt held out his hand. "I shall wait here," he said. "If I hear a shot, I'll" "Stay where you are. It's the king's only chance. You mustn't coino to grief too." ' "You're right lad. Good luck." I pressed the little gate. It yielded, and I found myself In a wild sort of shrubbery. There was a grass grown path, and, turning to the right as I bad been bidden, I followed It cau tiously, ily lantern was closed, the revolver was In my hand. I heard not sound. Presently a hirce dark ob ject loomed out of the gloom ahead of me. It was the summer house. Reach ing the step. I mounted them and found myself confronted by a weak. rickety wooden door which hung upon the latch. I pushed it ojK'n and walk ed In. .A woman flew to me and seized my hand. "Shut the door." she whiskered. I olteytHl aud turned the light of my lantern on her. She was In evening dress, arrayed very sumptuously, and ber dark striking beauty wn marvel ously displayed in the flare of the bullneye. The summer house was bare little room, furnished only with a couple of chairs and a small iron table, BU-.b as one sees !u a tea garden or an open air cafe. "Don't talk," she said. "We've no time. Listen! I know you. Mr. Has sendyll. I wrote that letter at the duke's orders." "So I thought" said I "In twenty minutes tliree men will be here to kill you." "Three the three? "Yes. You must le gone by then. If not tonight you'll be tilled' "Or they will." "Listen. llten! When you're killed your body will be taken to a low quar ter of the town. It wilt be found there. Michael will at once arrest all your friend Colonel1 Sapt and Cap tain von Tarlenheitn fiM proclaim a state of siege In Strelwau and send inewnjier t Zenda. The other three will murder the king in the cactle, and the duke will proclaim either himself or the princess himself If be is strong enough. Anyhow, he'll marry ber and becomo king In f. ct and soon In nam. Do you see?" "It's a pretty plot. But why, ma dame, do you" "Sny I'm a Christiaii-or say I'm Jealous. My ;!. sliail I soe him mar ry h'r? Now g. bi t rfmembfr tht Is what I liav to tH ym that never by night or by day nr you safe. Three men fuilow you ns n guard. Is It not , A voice came from outside a voice that spoke ierfect English. " "Mr. Ras8emlyU', It said. I made no answer. : , , , "We waut to talk to you. Will you promise not to shoot till we've done?" "Have I the pleasure of addressing Mr. Detchard?" I said. : "Never mind names." , " . "Then let jniue alone." , "All right, sire. I've an offer for you." I still had my eye to the chink. The three had mounted two steps more. Three revolvers pointed full nt tht door. "Will you let us la? We pledge oc? honor to observe the truce." "Don't trust them," whispered An toinette. "We can speak through the door," said I. "But you might open It and fire," ob jected Detchard, "aud, though we should finish you; you might finish one of us. Will you give your honor not to fire while we talk r "Don't trust them," whispered An toinette again. A suddeu idea struck me. I consid ered it for a moment It seemed feasi ble. 'I give my honor not to fire before you do," said I, "but I won't let you In. Stand outside aud talk." "That's sensible," he said. The three mounted the last step and stood Just outside the door. I laid my ear to the chink. I could hear no Panama CannI Erie Canal. Machinery is liginK the. Panama Canal a thousand times quicker than the shovel dug the Erie. Machinery produces the L. & M.' Paint at 50 times less co.t for labor than if made by hand. - The L. & M. gives the best job in the world, because h. & M. Zinc hardens L. & M. White Lead and makes L. & M. Paint wear like iron for to to 15 years. It only requires 4 gallons of this cele brated Paint and 3 gallons of Linseed Oil at 60c. per gallon, to paint a moderate sized bouse. . If any defect exists in L.& MPaintwUl repaint house for nothing. Sold by HACKNEY, BROS., Durham, N.C. , . , ' Bring the . Best Music to Your Home. , Hear some of the best jokes and. funny songs sung pn the stage. Humorous, Pathetic, and Inspiring Speeches and Saytngs. You may secure all of these with a Victor Tallin HacMie ail Records. H, A, GASKINS (Near Five Points.) Durham, - - N. C. so? Well, thrt follow tli.-rn. Michael's tliree are never 1P yards from you. Your l;f- U tttrt worth a moment If ever th'y find you alone. Now go. Stay-tin pate will le gmird! by now. Q down softly, u pa-t thfl siiiiiiiht hotuie, on for a hundred yards, and you'll find a lnM-r n-.'ilnst the wall, tiel over It and fly for your life." "And f'MY' I aked. "I have my gnim- to play too. If he finds out whnt I have done, we shall not ttie.-t again. If not. I uiny yet but never mind, f Jo st one." "Hut what will you t-ll hlmT' "That you hrver carnc-that yon saw through tin trick," I took tia-r hand and kil It. "Madame," mnUt L "you have served the king wi-ll toniht. WbTe Is be in the enstle?" Kh sank her voice to a fearful whis per. I llob-wd ingerly. ATn th' drawbridge you come to a heavy door, fu-hind that lies bark! What's thatr Tb-re were nietm outsMe. "They're coining: They're too soon! Heaven, they're too soonT And she turned pale nn d Mb. TVy soem 1 1 me." said I, "to be In the iilfk tit tifn." "Clme your linfern. Pe therrs a chink In the door, ('nn you ace thetnr I put tny r t tli dink. On the lowest stcn I saw thren dim figures. I n ked toy revolver. Antoinette bastl ly hid ber hand on mine. "You may kill one," an Id "bt,t What tlie&r' Th tulte cawjht them full and nuarc words, but Ietchard's head was close to that of the taller of bis companions (De Uautet, I guessed 1. "Il'm! rrivate communications," thought I. Then I said aloud: "Well, gentlemen, what's the offer?" "A safe conduct to the frontier and 50.001.) EnglUh." "Xo. uo." whispered Antoinette in the lowest of whispers. "They are treach erous." "That seems handsome," said I. rec onnoltering through tbe chink. They were all close together. Just outside the door now. I had probed the hearts of tbe ruf fians, and 1 did not need Au'toinette'i warning. They meant to "rush" me as soon as I was eugaged la talk. "Give me a minute to rounder." said L and I thought I b'-ard a laugh out side. I turned to Antoinette. "Stand up cloe to the wall out of the line of fire from tin door," I whis pered. "What are you going to do?" she asked In fright "You'll see." said I. I took up the little Iron table. It was not very heavy for a man of my strength, and I held it by tbe legs. The top, protruding In front of me. made a complete screen for my bead and body, I fastei.ed my rloed lantern to my belt and put tny revolver in a handy pocket Suddenly 1 saw the door move ever so slightly. Perhaps it was the wind; perhaps It was a baud trying II outride. I ilr-vv bark ns far as 1 could from the door, holding Hie table lu the posi tion that I have dewrltied. Then I called out: "Gentlemen. I accept your offer, re lying on your honor. If you will open the door" "iipen it yourself," said Itdiard. "It ens outward," said I. "Stand back a little, gentlemen, or I shall bit you when I ojhti It." I went and fumliled with the lat'h. Then I htole bark to my p!uet on tip- to'. "I can't njien It:" I rrled. "The latch has caught." "Tut: I'll open (tr -riiiI iMchard "Nonsense. Itersouiii! Why notV Ar you afraid of one man?" I smiled to tnyelf. An ImMant latet the door was ding hnek. Hie gleam of a lantern showed nie the three cloe to gether outside, their revolvers leveled. With a shout I charged at my utmost pace arrow the euinmer hoime and through tlie doorway. Three hots rang out and battered Into my shield. An other moment and I leaped out, and the table caught them full and square, and In a tumbling, swesrlng, struggling mans they and I and that brave table rolled down the strim of the sijmmet houw to the ground Mow. Antoinette de Mauban shrieked, lint 1 rose to my feet. laughing aloud. De (Jnutct and IScrsonln lay like men stunned. iN'tchard was under the ta ble, but as 1 rose be pushed It from bint and fired again. I raised my re volver and took a snap shot I heard blin eurse, and then I ran like a hare, laughing as I went past the summer bouse and along by the wall. I heard steps behind mc, and, turning round. I fired again for lui k. 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