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Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1913-08-21
You don't believe

You don't believe . . ?"
MY friend, l believe in all things
that haven't been proved impossible.
You've been knocking about here long
enough to know something Of the
tenacity of the Arab and the East In
dian. Given a just cause, an IDOLS
eye or a holy carpet, and they'll fol-
low you round the world ten times, II
need be. | never worry needlessly,
but / lay out before me all the points
of the game. There Is one man in Bag
dad who will never cease to think OF
me. This fellow Is an Arab, Mahomed-
El-Gebel by name, the real article,
proud and savage, into whose keeping
the Holy Yhiordes was given; Ma
homed-El-Gebel, the Pasha's right.
hand, a sheik in his own right"
But you haven't got the rug now"
mo, Mr.. Jones, | haven't: but on
the other hand, you have. So, here
we are together. When he gets
through with me, your turn"
George laughed. Ryanne grew
thoughtful over this sign. Percival
Algernon did not seem exactly wor'
ried.
Aren't you a little afraid"
Il? Why should I be-" inquired
George innocently. Certainly, what
ever your Arab friends arguments
may be, moral or physical, I'm going
to keep that Yhiordes."
Was he blufing? Ryanne wondered
Did he really have nerve? Well,
within forty-eight hours there would
come a test.
Say, do you know, l rather wish
you'd been with me on that trip-that
is, If you like a rough game" Ryanne
said this in all sincerity.
81 have never been in a rough game
as you call it; but I've often had q
strong desire to be, just to find out fol
myself what sort Of a duffer I am"
Ryanne had met this sort Of man be
fore; the fellow who wanted to know
what stuff he was made Of. and was
ready to risk his hide to find out. His
experience had taught him to expect
nothing of the man who knew Jus'
what he was going to do in a crisis.
did you ever know, Mr.. Jones'
said Ryanne, his eyes humorous, "tha'
there is an Organization in this world
of ours, a company that offers a try
out to men of your kidney"
whats that? What do you mean?'
What I say. There is an established
concern which will, upon application
for a liberal purchase Of stock, ar
range any kind Of adventure 20,
wish"
WHAT" George drew in his leg.
and sat w. What sort of a jolly II
this?"
you put your finger upon the one
great obstacle. No n will believe
that such a concern exists. Yet 1t Il
! a fact. And why not?"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1913-08-21
CHAPTER vI.-(contlnued.)

Some one was sitting down beside
him. 1t was Ryanne, In evening
clothes, immaculate, blase, pink
checked. There are some men so hap
PLY framed that they can don ready.
made suits without calling your atten'
ton to the fact. George saw at once
that the adventurer was one of these
fortunate individuals.
Makes a rather good picture to
look at; eh?" began Ryanne, rolling
a fiake-tobacco cigarette. "Dapce?"
mo. Wish I could. You've done
quick work." with admiring inspection
mot a flaw anywhere. How do you
do it?"
e Thanks. Thanks to you, / might
say. I did some tall hustling, though
Strange, how we love these funeral
toggeries. We follow the dance and
we follow the dead, with w q
variation in color. The man who in
vented, the modern evening clothes
must have done good business during
the day as chief-mourner."
why don't you send for your lug
gage?"
Ryanne caressed his chin. "My
luggage is, I believe, in the hands o.
the enemy. 1t is Of no great import
ance. / never carry anything of value
save my skin. I'm not like the villain
in the melodrama; no discriminating
documents, no lost wills, no directions
for digging up pirates gold"
II suppose you'll soon be off fol
. American" George asked indifferently
Il suppose. so, BY the way. l saw
you at the game today"
mo! Where were your"
TOP row. / am going to ask
favor of you. 1t may sound rather ode
to your ears, but / know those two
ladies rather we'll. l kept out OF the
way till l could find some clothes
The favor / ask is that you will no
tell them anything regarding the cir
cumstances Of our meeting. l an
known to them as a globe-trotter ant
a collector"
That's too bad" said George con
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1913-08-21

Because 1t wouldn't be real; It
would be going to the moon a Ia
Coney Island"
Wrong, absolutely wrong. II I
told you that l am q stakeholder In
this company, and that the adventure
of the Yhiordes' rug was arranged for
my special benefit, what would you
say?"
"Say?" George turned a serious
countenance toward the %adventurer.
why, the whole thing is absurd on
the face of it. AS a joke, 1t might go;
but as a genuine affair, utterly impos-
sible."
NO." quietly. a" admit that It
sounds absurd, yes; but ten years ago
they'd have locked UP, as insane. a
man who said that he could ny. But
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1913-08-21

tritely. But I have already told
them"
THE devil you have!" Ryanne drop
per his cigarette into the ash-tray. "1f
l remember rightly, you asked me to
say nothing"
Il know" said George. visibly en-
barrassed. 81 forgot"
well, the fat Is In the fire. dare
say that | can get round 1t. 1t was
.isky. Women like to talk. I expect
every hour to hear Of some n ar.
irving from Bagdad."
There's no boat from that direction
till next wees," informed George. who
was q stickler on timetables.
There are other ways Of getting
into Egypt. Know anything about
sacing-camsls2
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1913-08-21
SYNOPSIS

George Percivai Algernon Jones, vice.
president of the Metropolitan Oriental
Rug company of New York. thirsting for
romance. is In Cairo on a business trip.
Horace Ryanne arrives at the hotel in
Cairo with a carefully guarded bundle.
Ryanne sells Jones the famous holy Yhi-
ordes rug which he admits having stolen
from a pasha at Bagdad. Jones meets
Major Callahan and later is introduced to
Fortune Chedsoye by a woman to whom
he had loaned $50 pounds at Monte Carlo
some months previously. and who turns
out to be Fortunes mother. Jones takes
Mrs. Chedsoye and Fortune to n polo
game. Fortune returns to Jones the
money borrowed by her mother. Mrs.
Chedsoye appears to be engaged in some
mysterious enterprise unknown to the
daughter.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1913-08-21

officers and directors in the United
Romance and Adventure Company,
Ltd. sat In the majors room. round
the boudoir-stand which had tempo
rarily been given the dignity OF q
table. The scene would not have been
without interest either to the specula-
tive physiognomist or to the dramat-
list. To each 1t would have represent
ed one Of those astonishing moments
when the soul Of a person comes out
into the open, as n might express It,
incautiously, to be revealed In the ex-
pressions Of the eyes and the mouth.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1913-08-21

HHu SVH'Hs Nw~J S"sou'
fore are unable to prepare for II. You
do not see It, my dear. but 1t is there.
nevertheless"
Wallace nodded approvingly. Ry.
anne shrugged. =
Failure is practically impossible.
And l want excitement; I crave It a.
you men crave your tobacco"
"And there We are, Kate. 1t really
isn't the gold; it's the excitement Of
getting It and coming away unscathed.
II I could only get you to look at all
sides Of the affair! It's the Rubicon.~
CTo BIN coNTINuEDS
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1913-08-21
VII.

Ryanne Tables His Cards.
During this time Mrs. Chedsoye, the
major, Messrs. Ryanne and Wallace,
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-12-17
YEARS OF LABOR ARE
 AT LAST REWARDED.
(From Wednesdays Daily)

What is considered by mining men the most important determlna- ton ever made on the McNary group Of gold mines in Copper Ba- sin district, reports of which have been in circulation for several days, has been confirmed by the owner, R. C. McNary. who IS in the city.
 He states the results of running a cross-cut have practically solved the future possibilities of his hold ings, a fifteen-foot ore body being in evidence that will give at least $ per ton. The cross-cut was driven for a distance of about zoo feet. when the ledge that crops on the surface was cut into, and at a depth of over 100 feet from the apex. The cross-cut has penetrat- ed the vein and a favorable mineral condition was established by the pay streak being practically a solid one, and so compact that no waste whatever was in evidence. Pending the exploration going on for some time on this property, the continu- uance of operations Is assured. the owner having an associate who Is to expend quite a large sum to put 1t on a productive basis.
 Drifting on the ore body IS to begin at once, and 1t Is probable arrangements will be made for treat ing the yield at the Mint mill situated nearby. McNary has been in that field for over quarter oi century, and has devoted his time mainly toward opening up that par ticular property. Shipments made 1 in years gone by gave satisfactory
 returns. hence his efforts to reacf
 depth and explore for definite re Sfilts
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-12-17
QUAKE EXTENDED OVER
 A LARGE TERRITORY.
(From Wednesday,s DaiIyD

According to statements made by Gus Chapman and L. B. Butler who arrived yesterday from Flag staff. the earthquake of last Friday was distinctly felt at points as far north as sixty miles from the above city.
 Both are rangemen and have in terests near Franconla, in the eN- tremc northern part ot Coconino county and .near the boundary line of Utah. They were traveling on horseback and Butler states his hrst intimation of the disturbance was in having his horse come to a standstill. instantly thereafter the first vibration being experienced. Another significant matter was that band of four deer was seen about 200 wards distant in the open and at q standstill. intently watching the two borsemen. They came out ci gulch thickly timbercd and 1t Is the belief of the two travellers they were looked upon by the animals a' being responsible for the seismic exhibition. |,
 The duration of the first shock , was not over lIlGt 9NNp4ANe'
 about i've minutes later the second occurred. and in rapid successIooij
 and with intervals of less than ,. seconds four other quakes followed They continued on their lournel in the snow reaching Flagstaff tn
 following day. Chapman was Il
 that section two years ago, an'
 states the last quake was not as SC
 were as previous ones. He says in
 country ;s frequently shaken up an
 in various localities at regular III
 tcryals nearly every month Ill tn , wear and old-time residents pay n . attention to the visitations. Tn | source of the quakes is attribute . to the hundreds of extinct crater that abound in that region oi whit; t Sunsce is the largest. having d , amctcr of over one mile and
 5 depth to the cone of hali mile.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-12-17

The Louise is one of the best known silver and gold groups i'll that belt, and the owner in years gone by has performed large line of exploration. He proposes to go ahead with the work now under headway until determinations are conclusive and feels we'll pleased over what has been accomplished in the past three months.
 Speaking of general conditions in that field, MT. Marmont states that more mines are developing and the outlook is more encouraging than has been noticeable at any time in the past decade. Every foot ot ground is located, he said. from which one can infer what interest the miner is showing in the district, and what he expects is in store for those who own their own ground sooner or later.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-12-17
PLACER HOLDINGS ON
 LYNX CREEK LEASED.
(From Wednesdays Dailyo

O. O. Smith. w. L. Alexander, IT.. and William Biount have taken q bond and lease or the placer holdings of w. s. Goldsworthy, on Lynx creek, the intention being to begin operations immediately. "ih engine. centrifugal pump, with capacity of throwing 300 gallons ot water per minute, d pipe line and other apparatus have been shipped bv the Arizona Mine Supply Com pany 10 the camp to be established, above the crossing of the wagon road. ..-
 Three claims are under option which have been thoroughly eX- inbred. the ground being cut with channels that gave IlattcrinG re- turns ill gold dust. The purpose of the new company Is to conduc' siuicing operations, and with me favorable conditions in evidence thi' syndicate of practical miners tecl' very much elatcd over the pOssibil ;tics of the property. This note worthy movement to a certain eN I+eut is due to the heavy ralntal 1 of the past month, from which al abundance of water IS iorihconinA
 It will also be the first pr"ctIca effort on a large scale to recldin the aurifcrous values ot that stream in very many years, and alolii
 sluiciag line. The movement !
 attracting very much comment 2 mining circles of this held. an Iol q favorable character.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-12-17

injured internally it is not believed serious results will follow.
 An operation was performed early in the afternoon, which is said to have been warranted from the na- ture of his injuries. the automobile falling on his back and affecting the kidneys. These organs, how ever, are said to be unharmed, which is considered a favorable symptom It will be several days, however, before he will be able to leave the hospital, as he IS badly bruised on his body and a rib was also found to be fractured, with contusions to the face and other portions of his head.
 Mir. Hutchinson had a miraculous escape from death. When the car turned turtle he was caught under meath and jammed with all the force of the heavy vehicle, that was running at a high rate of speed. Mrs. Hutchinson arrived from Phoenix yesterday afternoon and will remain constantly with her husband.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-12-17
AGE DOES NOT AZ
 FECT THEIR PROWESS
(From Thursdays Daily.)


 "Old men for counsel and young men for war" was somewhat re- Yersed in principle few days ago on the Fort Rock cattle range, when w. H. Denny, at the age of nearly three score and ten years, shouldered musket and went on the warpath for a big mountain lion. He got bead on his meat and with the assistance of William Russell, also nearing the goal of sixty years, both veterans of the pioneer colony, brought the carcass into camp to receive the bounty ot the stockmen's pool.
 Mir. Denny stated that it did not make any particular difference" about getting the money, but he wanted to show the stylish dude hunters with their new fangled fire arms that the skill of the old 'uns was still triumphant and whenever there was anything in sight. the older generation could put one over on 'em for money or marbles"
 These hunters were somewhat warmed up when they saw a line two-year-old colt being chewed on by the lion and forthwith they took the trail After three miles of a chase their prey was cornered, and the fusillade ended its further de struction of livestock. Denny aud Russell have gone into the field for the rest of the winter, not for financial remuneration, but for the fun of the thing" Both are well to do, and Denny informed several friends: "We will bust the pool and put it out of business, even Ii my son, who is one of the biggest members of the combine, has to go into bankruptcy to meet the de mands that are sure to follow Tn the | slaughter that is on the boards from Russell and myself"
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-12-17

I. E. Russell for the plaintiff, he withdrew the application for the writ.
 Rutherford and Gordon, a firm of attorneys, some time ago repre- sented Lee Hee in a suit. Iheir client received a judgment for ST. 327 against George Avery of Je- rome. which was scheduled to be paid in four different payments. The first payment of Sl00 was made to Rutherford and Gordon. Several days later. Lee Hee called up the court clerks office and asked to have remittances sent direct to him. As the courts order made no pro vision for the attorneys office as q collection institution Tn this in- stance, NIT. Farley sent the next remittance of $500 direct to Lee Hee .,
 Yesterday the lawyers. through their local attorney. filed a suit against their former client for S5O0, which they alleged is due them for securing the $1,327 judgment. Un- der the impression that Court Clerk Farley was retaining the second m stallrnent of $500 for disposition at the order of the court, the plain tiffs asked for a writ of garnish- ment. Informed that the money had already been sent to Lee lice this matter was dropped.
 Another payment of $500 from Avery was scheduled to be made two days ago.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-12-17
SPECIAL KILLS A
 DEER WHILE FEN ROUTE
(From Thursdays Daily)


 Trainmen all along the line from Ash Fork to the local yards were yesterday expressing their amaze ment at the feat accomplished by the Hutchinson special, which brought the prominent ranch owner to Mercy hospital from Ash ForK, following a serious injury received in an auto accident. Not only was special speed record established, hut the unique experience had or running down and killing a deer en route.
 The deer yarn is absolutely on the square and huge five pointer now in the possession of Brakeman Davis will surely vouch for the aD- sence of nature flake" scenery Queer experiences have been en countered in the hunting ot the deer but the train episode IS con sidered one of tine best on record
 Engineer Fred Lebsch was put ting on an extra burst ot speed at mile post No. IS or two mics north of Cedar Glade, when he suddenly sighted in front ot hln a band of seven or eight dee' several of them strolling lelsurell between the tracks. The rush O the train frightened away all ou one which, bewildered by the tlas' of the search-light, stuck ln th' center. .,
 No stop was made to claim tn game, but upon his arrival here Engineer Lebsch phoned to AS } Fork telling the freight train cre' of the south-bound train yeSterda
 morning to keep oil the lookou Swiftly" Morris and the others the crew found no trouble i'll ic
 eating the game, which lay dea
 several feet from the track. On
 of the points had prodded bac
 into the brain and this injury prot 1 ably caused death instantly.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-12-17
SECURE TITLE.
From Wednesday's Daily.(

(From Wednesdays Daily0
 Charles r. Rose of Lower AGua Fria was m the city yesterday to' make final proof before Comm's- sioner Moore on his homestead SC lection. as well did Raymond Cage, of Thompson valley perform the same duty on his homestead tract: Mir. Rose states that the principal topic iu mining discussion m that section i, the big showln" made by the Copper Queen, miners stating that the deepest development dem onstrated d splendid cooper prop ertv a. determined beyoIid any question of doubt He states the rains have been abundant and all farmers were rejoicing over the s,lendid outlook
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-12-17
PRODUCTION NOW OF
 SECONDARY IMPORTANCE
n.ron Mednesday's DaiIy.l

Thomas Marmont was ill the city yesterday from his Louise mining camp at the head of Crook. can yon. where he has resumed de yclopment. He states the property i5 being explored and production i' of secondary importance for the present. until system of prospect iu0 is thoroughly carried out,
 He feels very much clated over the showing, and Is running cross cut to tap two veins that show on the surface. X point about l-o feet in the first two veins has been tapped and this work will be con tinued until the second Assure Is reached, under an old shalt sunk several months ago. Drifting is to go ahead afterward at botl sections. thi, character ol work al , iording depth and having the dd
 ditional attraction of providing ;
 practicah basis on which further
 explorations may be conducted wit l economical operating conditlon 4,-a hlP
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-12-17
Works of Artist
 Are to be Sold
(From Thursdays DaiIy.)

In another column will be found a notice of sale of the assets of the Louis Akin estate. It will be remembered that about a year ago this great artist, who devoted sew eral years of his life to the produc- ton of paintings illustrative of the Grand Canyon and the Hopi and Navajo Indian country, died al Flagstaff. His work is we'll and favorably kndwn throughout the East. as well as in Arizona, and on the coast.
 The inventory of his pictures, which are for sale, can be seen at the office of Robert E. Morrison This sale gives an opportunity to the friends of Akin and the lovers of choice productions of the ar lists brush to secure specimens ot Akin's work, which will be treas ured by those who obtain them.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-12-17
Indian Lands Soon
 to Open to Entry
CFrom Wednesdays Daily)

lErOm N cdneSudS Dd4i4-
 It was quietly reported in this city yesterday that the long de- ferred opening of the Parker re- serve along the Colorado river had been decided upon by the In- terior Department and that before January 10. next, the thousands ot acres set aside would be ready tor distribution. The alloting of cer- tain acreages to the Indians has also been accomplished, and the do-- main excluded for this race would be ready for entry by the public. In anticipation of the throwing open of the large area on the date mentioned or possibly sooner, land operators, home-builders and spcculators are preparing to move to the front from all sections. What manner of drawing l. tc prevail was not learned, bgt ii |: probable the system oi regisrato' ] that has been observed in pubh' land matters clswherc in past year. will probably be adopted. 1t an,
 rate, # is probable that the lon:
 delay incident to throwing opel
 this desirable tract of farming land
 is al last to be officially closed u
 and title given to those who are s
 keenly interested and have been pa
 ticntly waiting for the past thre I,rps--
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-12-17
To Next Try May
 Clark for Murder
(From Thursdays DailyD

(frOm nuISudJ NJ'f
 The case oi the State of Arizona vs. May Clark for murder is the next jury trial upon the criminal calendar. It is possible, however, that Judge Frank O. smith Will decide to try Fred Chanler upon the charge of burglary before the more important case IS started.
 Chanler pleaded not guilty to . charge of burglary alleged to have been committed in Seligman. Ills trial was set for yesterday, but the trial of the Fernandez murder case prevented the following out of the schedule. May Clarks triai is scheduled to start tomorro" morning. She is charged with the shooting of Charles Pitts at SellS' man.