account of the jail being crowded, he was locked up in the cell with Germany. When he was put in, Germany was changing his clothes in order to appear in court, and in doing so his left arm was exposed. No sooner had the old man caught sight of his arm than he rushed across the room excitedly, exclaiming: "Mine Gott in himmel; it iss de Count; it iss mine Carl," at the same time throwing his arms around him. The policeman, seeing his actions and thinking him crazy, opened the door and caught hold of him. He resisted so strenuously that the officer had to use considerable force in subduing him. Just as he pulled him out, Capt. Winkler came in, and upon being told the cause of the trouble, asked that the old fellow be released, promising to take him home, where he could find work. After a short interview with his client, Winkler left for the courthouse, to be followed a little later by Germany in charge of a constable.

The crowd in the courtroom was the largest it had ever been known to accommodate. Among the crowd was quite a number of ladies, including Mrs. Winkler, who greeted Germany with a smile.

The prosecution opened the case, calling up John Simmons, their first witness. Upon being duly sworn, he said that he was a clerk for Sanders, Morgan & Company; that at half past twelve on the morning of December 12th, while standing on the steps of his boarding-house, talking to Bruice Johnson, he saw John Germany pass, going in the direction of Cox & Ballentine's, and about one hour later saw him returning, carrying a small hand-satchel.

The testimony of Bruice Johnson was

found in Germany's overcoat pocket, and rested the case.

Capt. Winkler then called Clyde O'Neill and William Murray, the two young men who had been in Germany's room the night of the robbery. The reader is already familiar with their statements.

That the jury would reach a verdict without leaving their seats was the opinion of every one, and in that they were not disappointed; but that the verdict would be "not guilty" was not considered among the possibilities.

Just as Capt. Winkler rose to announce that the defence would close, the courtroom door was opened and a young lady hurriedly entered, followed by a colored woman leading a little girl about thirteen years old. Straight down the aisle she went, calling to Capt. Winkler, who turned, and recognizing his stepdaughter, asked the judge to excuse him and hurried to meet her.

Their conversation lasted about one minute, when the lawyer procured seats for them, and addressing the judge, said: "May it please your Honor, I have two more witnesses to examineJane Small and her daughter Ellen." Then addressing the woman he told her to take the stand. She testified that on the night of December 11th she sent her daughter to the store of Cox & Ballentine to buy a peck of meal; and that after sending her she and her other daughter had gone to church and did not return until 1 a. m. They found Ellen in bed and thought she had been there some time, but learned only this morning that she had just gotten to bed when they came in, and would not tell for fear of being whipped for not returning sooner.

Ellen was then put on the stand; the Bible was again brought out, and she, like the others, swore to tell "the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help me God."

The interest in the trial was now intense, and well it might be for the audience was going to be treated to a sensation that would satisfy any of them.

Capt. Winkler then said: "Ellen,

your mother says she sent you to Cox & Ballentine's; now tell us what you did, what happened at the store, and what time you got home."

After considerable hesitation, she said: "When me ma sent me fur de meal, I went right ter de sto; an ebry body bin so busy dey couldn wait on me, so I gist sat down on er bale er hay an wait. I dunno how long I stay dar for I sho go fass sleep, an de next ting I knowed, I hearn er nois what woke me up. I riz up on one arm an seed er man I tuck fur Mr. Gurmany. De sto aint had no light it it, cep, in de offis whar de man bin. I bin so sprise, I gist stay dar an look at um, and see um git down on he knees by de safe wid de lamp in he hand. Atter twistin at er little knob on de do, it come opn, an he reach inside an tuck out some bunls. I couldn see what dey wuz, but he pear like he in monstrus big hurry. After gittin de bunls, he put um in er barl gist outen de offis do, an tuck er bucket an dip up rice outen er nuder bar an put it in on topin de bunls. While he bin doin dis, he hat fall off an he grab at um an I see he mustache fall on de flo; an, bless de Lowd, it warnt no mo Mr. Gurmany dan I wuz; it warnt no body but Mr. Jones. Just atter I see dat, I sneak outin de do an run fass as I could home.

During the latter part of her recital, the court room was so quiet, one could have heard a pin drop, so intent was every one, and the surprise of the audience can hardly be imagined.

After her statement the Judge sent the sheriff with a constable to arrest John Jones; and the two lawyers with the jury went to the store to see if the money could be found. On their return, they reported the arrest of Jones, also having found the money. The jury immediately announced their verdict of "not guilty," and the court took

a recess.

Germany's friends were highly elated, especially those who had believed him the victim of a plot. They all came forward to offer congratulations, Capt. Winkler, his wife and daughter, being among the first. Katherine told of only

that morning having accidently found out that the girl knew who robbed the safe.

While Germany was receiving congratulations, the old man, who had been put in his cell came in, and attracted the attention of every one by crying out. "Mine Gott, vat dey do mit Carl. Iss de gude people see anydings of Carl? Eh? Vat, no pody

aint see him?"

Several answered saying that they did not know him. Next moment, he caught sight of Germany, and hastening to him exclaimed: "Ah Gott be praist, here iss Carl," whereupon Capt. Winkler said: "My good man you are mistaken; his name is not Carl; it is Germany."

"Vat, I meek mistak? You dell me, Herman Gutzeit, vat raised de boy's fadder, dat hees name vas not Carl? Look at hees left arm, und you vill see de totoo vot I put on him mineself ven he vas yust two years old."

Mrs. Winkler came forward, and catching Gutzeit by the hand said: "Herman, I thought you dead long ago, Fritz Schultz said you were. Don't you know me?"

"Gott in himmel, yah; it iss de Countess Slosser; but vi you peoples dry to fool me und say he iss not Carl.' Without waiting for a reply he said to Mrs. Winkler: "Oh yah, I see; I unner stand; you haf nefer see hees arm," at the same time, pulling up Germany's sleeve. "Now you see I vas not grazy; don't you remember the mark?" Then to Germany: "Poy, you vas a Count. You vas Count Slosser. Unner stand? You vas no more name Schermany."

Here the old man was seen to totter then fall. They picked him up and took him to a friend's house, and a physician was called. He said the excitement Gutzeit had undergone had been too much for him, but that he would soon be all right.

Carl went home with the ladies, while Capt. Winkler remained to look after Gutzeit. Mrs. Winkler told Carl many things about his family, part of which concerned her. She also told him of the large estate waiting his return. One thing she did not tell;

and that was that his and Katherine's fathers had said they should marry. She was afraid they would never agree to any pre-arranged plan.

Capt. Winkler returned about dark reporting Gutzeit much better.

CHAPTER VIII.

Although Carl had been at Fireside three years, he had never been entertained by, the Winklers. Mrs. Winkler told Katherine to do all she could to make Carl's stay pleasant; she objected to any extra effort, saying he had shown himself a gentleman long before he was known to be a Count, and that he should have been given the consideration due a gentleman when he was on the place before, even if he did hold a lowly position; and finished by saying she did not want to act as if she thought "Count Slosser" better than plain "John Germany. '

Katherine was far from happy that evening. She had been happy for a little while that morning when the jury announced its verdict, thinking that John would explain his past coolness when he came to thank her for the part she had taken in the case. But that old fellow Gutzeit had spoiled everything by proving that John was a Count, and she was afraid he would not care for her now.

While thinking of the events of the day, the idea suddenly occurred to her that she would like to take a stroll with Carl down among the flowers he loved so well-the place where she had so often met him when he was just "John Germany "the gardener-the place where she had learned to love him. There was a good excuse for asking him to go since she had recently planted a new variety of palms, and wished to show them to him.

The invitation was eagerly accepted, in fact, nothing could have pleased Carl better. They spent a few moments admiring the palms, when their footsteps led to a rustic bench. In the old days Carl was bashful when in Katherine's presence, because he was afraid he might say too much; now, however, he was determined to say all he wished

and, after they had taken their seats, he told the following story:

"I had a friend who was once employed by a wealthy man to do certain work on this place. Unfortunately, this young man did not know who were his parents; and although he was honest and tried to be a gentleman at all times, he was not received as an equal by the rich man's family. About two years after he began work on this place, the daughter of his employer came home from school, and from the time he first met her, his life was continuous sunshine. Never a day passed without his seeing the young lady, and the love flame, kindled on the day he first met her, grew until it became almost beyond his control.

"Timid at first, he had not mentioned his love for her, but as time went on he had reason to believe she loved him; no doubt he would have declared his love, but something happened that cast a gloom over his life, where before was only sunshine. One day he was an unwilling eaves-dropper to part of a conversation between her and her mother; and what he overheard was this: "No mother; I could never love John, (John was my friend) and not loving him, I would never marry him." This after he thought her demeanor toward him suggested the contrary. She had flirted with him, his hopes were▬▬

"Now just stop right there; not another word," broke in Katherine. "To-day in your case, the jury brought in a verdict of "not guilty," and everybody considered it just—the last witness for you had changed the verdict. Now had the case gone to the jury without giving that girl an opportunity to testify, you would have been treated very unjustly. The young lady whom you style "the rich man's daughter" was accorded just such treatment by your friend John.”

"Since I was so fortunate to find the all-important witness in your case, pray allow me the same privilege in your friend's, or, I may say, in the unfortunate young lady's case. I shall appoint you jury in the trial of this lady for flirting; and after hearing me, the

last witness, you can render your verdict guilty, or, not guilty'. You, as the jury, have already heard all but the last witness, so it will only be necessary to hear what she has to say. The young lady did say she'could never love John, but wait, what John was it? In the language of the last witness in your case, "it warnt no more Mr. Gurmany dan I

wuz.

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What, Katherine, was I mistaken?" "You most certainly were. It warnt nobody but Mr. Jones.

"Well then, Katherine, dear Katherine, will you, can you give me some hope? As John Germany loved you, so does Carl Slosser; though my name has changed, my love remains the same."

"Carl, my love has been given to another for over a year, but if you think you want me, and can make it all right with the other, I don't care. Just tell John Germany you have stolen his girl."

Carl immediately folded her in his arms, and almost smothered her with kisses. Next moment, two very much embarrassed young people were explaining matters to Capt. and Mrs. Winkler, who had accidently strolled in on their love-making.

Next morning Capt. Winkler went to town for Gutzeit, and on their return reported that Jones had committed suicide by hanging himself to the bars of the jail with his bed-clothes.

Gutzeit was anxious to know if Carl would be ready to start for the Old Country next day, and was greatly disappointed when he found he would not. However, he took things very well when Mrs. Winkler told him of the promise

the old Count and Capt. Bosche had made to each other regarding their children, and how nicely things were progressing.

Carl was anxious to be married within the week, but had to be satisfied when February 20th, one month later, was named as the date. It took considerable work to get things ready, but two expert dressmakers were secured and nothing was lacking when the time rolled round.

On account of the recent death of Mrs. Winkler's only brother, the marriage was a very quiet affair. The happy couple left immediately for Count Slosser's old home, going by the home of old man Germany, and later joining Capt. and Mrs. Winkler in New York.

About two weeks after their arrival at Neidernhall, Carl's right to the property was proven and he immediately took possession of the estate. He sold part of his holdings, and on the return of Capt. Winkler to Texas had him purchase a large tract of land adjoining Fireside, where he erected a handsome home, which he occupied four months of each year.

Herman Gutzeit was well provided for and lived to a ripe old age. To the men who secured him from the Gypsy camp Carl sent $5,000, and the little negress, who had taken such a prominent part in this trial, was liberally rewarded.

Once each year Capt. and Mrs. Winkler spend a month at the home of Count and Countess Slosser, where they are well entertained by this charming couple, ably assisted by little Carl and Katherine.

Trade unionism has made great advances within the last three years. The growth in membership has been large, but the change in the attitude toward unions both on the part of the employer and of the community marks even greater progress. To this result the

anthracite coal strike, so wisely led by John Mitchell, has largely contributed. That struggle compelled public attention to the trades-union problem in a degree unprecedented in this country.

The arbitrary attitude of the presidents of the coal and railroad companies

was an object lesson which made clear to many employers the unreasonableness of the position that an employer "must be free to run his own business in his own way."

From this warning example many employers learned also that one may deal with employes otherwise than directly or individually, and that the representatives of unions may be recognized without impairment of usual business honor. Since then it has become far more common for enlightened employers whether their shops be union or open, to discuss labor problems with the representatives of the unions as freely as they would discuss other problems with other business connections.

The people at large who had no special interest in contests between employers and employes learned also through the coal strike much about unions. Sympathy was generally with the men as against the coal trust. Even among employers there were many who realized that their interests lay with the workingmen as against the great aggregations of capital.

IN THE MAIN COMMENDABLE.

Sympathetic attention being drawn to the unions, many people realized that the aim of the unions was in the main commendable, even if particular measures of unions or acts of individual unionists deserved condemnation-for who could deny that the work of the unions in seeking to improve the conditions and to shorten the hours of labor, to raise wages-to protect children and women-made for good citizenship and the general welfare of the community? The attitude of the American Federation of Labor in opposing socialism is also gaining for the unions support from the most conservative classes.

A substantial advance has thus been made by the unions in the estimation of working men, of employers and of the public.

The achievements of the unions in improving the lot of the laborer are not to be measured solely by conditions in the union shop or even in the non-discriminating open shop.

Unions may well point, as their great

est triumphs to certain establishments where no unionist is to be found, but where the conditions of labor are far in advance of the standard ordinarily prevailing. Those are instances where wise, far-seeing employers have acted upon the spirit or hint of union demands.

These steps in advance have been taken often for the purpose of preventing trades unionism from finding a lodgement, often unconsciously as a result merely of the enlightenment that comes with the necessary thinking that trade-union agitation compels.

So the unions have already achieved much, both directly and indirectly, in shortening the hours and in improving the conditions under which labor is performed, and in raising wages.

How far can this increase in wages be carried, and how shall it be accomplished?

LABOR'S RIGHTFUL SHARE.

First-The unions should strive to secure for the workingmen all the earnings of a business except that part which is required to get for it the necessary capital and managing ability.

Into most businesses three elements enter:

1-The capital.

2-The ordinary labor.

3-The special labor, usually called the "management.'

The owners of capital are comparatively few in number; the possessors of the special ability to manage business still less in number; men competent to perform the ordinary labor very num

erous.

Obviously in our country we should strive to conduct our industries as we do our government; that is, to secure the greatest good for the greatest number. The employes being the greatest number, should get of the fruits of the business as much as possible. This is clear. The question is merely, What are the limits now possible, and how can those limits be extended?

It is absolutely essential upon any scheme of division of the fruits of industry among employer, capitalist and employe that the business should be profitable. By "profitable" I mean not