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Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-04-02
A Great Form Clothed In White.

poor old Peter. You knocked him
down the day of the fire and he has
left the town, too"
Il tried to knock some of the liquor
and stupidity out Of the old varmint,'
retorted the farmer. Good radiance,
for he'd got too lazy and muddled to
work."
All Milwood was talking about
Farmer Sloan and his experience with
his daughters sutton and the burned
barn and the mysterious disappear
ance of young Hal Edwards. The lat
ter had come to the village a stranger
about three months previously. He
had secured a modest position in the
office of the local implement works,
had met Mary and they had gone to-
gether a good deal until the whimsical,
harsh-natured old farmer had inter
Tered. The night of the fire there had
been a scene and Sloan had insultingly
sent the young, penniless adventurer,
as he called him, about his business.
Sloan was well.to-do but misery and
grasping. He was in a constant tur-
MOL with his neighbors, and usually
deeply involved in litigation. He had
advertised in the local paper a reward
for the apprehension of young Ed
wards.
I've settled his hash!" he chuckled
maliciously to his wife. He'll never
have the face to come back here and
that saves Mary from a fortune
hunter"
Il don't know about that" demurred
the sensible housewife. "Mr. Edwards
is a gentleman and perhaps he has
gone away to bring back the proofs OF
1t to you"
POOH" derided Sloan. "He got
mad and burned me out from revenge
and has made tracks, like the miscre-
ant he is"
The very next day the ~quarrelsome
old tyro got into a new ENHANCEMENT.
Every farmer whose land bordered on
Lily lake kept a small boat. They
were usually crude weather-worn
skiffs, and anybody and everybody
welcome to use them for rowing or
fishing, provided they returned them
in good order.
Farmer Sloan found his boat miss
ing. A search discovered 1t drifted
ashore two miles away and the oars
gone. He made some inquiries to
learn that Nelson Dye, a neighbours
son. was responsible for the circum-
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-04-02
The Merry Life.

Some young folks have odd ideas OF
the life theatrical.
my, but I'd like to travel on the
road with a company" said a young
mar the other day.
What would you like most about
such a life?" his companion asked.
Il think it would be great" the am
bilious one exclaimed, Ito sit about
the railroad stations playing a banjo
and singing songs until the train ar
rived."-Youngstown Telegram.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-04-02
Monument to SchiapareHi.

The king of Italy has given his
sanction to the movement to erect a
monument by popular subscription to
the memory of the late Prof. Giovanni
Bchiaparelli, the distinguished as
tronomer. 1t is proposed to erect a
monument to him at his birthplace.
Savigliaro, in Piedmont, and to place
a memorial tablet in the Brera palace
at Milan. He was connected with the
observatory of Brera for 40 years,
most of that time as a director. To
the world at large Schiaparelli was
chiefly famous for his discovery Of the
so-called canals" of Mars in 1871.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-04-02
Sugar as A%ntiseptlc.

The use of sugar as a surgical an
tiseptic is strongly recommended by
DR.. George Magnus of Munich, an EN-
inent surgeon. All saccharine sub
stances are good for this purpose, but
pure cane sugar or beet sugar is best.
Its disinfecting and sterilizing quail,
ties are excellent. 1t Is not injurious
to the blood. as has been wrongly be-
lieved, and is a better preventive OF
putrefaction and contamination by
microbes than ordinary medical anti
seDtiCS.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-04-02
Orange and Grape Salad.

Pare large oranges and cut in thick
slices crosswise. Allow one slice to
each person. Cut the remaining pulp
into bits, allow an equal amount of
halved and seeded Malaga grapes and
one-quarter as much diced celery. and
marinate both separately in a French
dressing made o. cne-Quarter cupful
olive oil. one tablespoonful lemon
juice. one tablespoonful melted tart
jelly and a dash of salt. Set a slice
Of orange on each plate, pile the salad
mixture on to 1t and garnish with bits
Of parsley.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-04-02
GNQIES0F3
SSClENCE0
NANDVS
INVENT ION

The average watch Is composed OF
ITS different pieces.
A "f%eathering propeller" has been
made for dirigibles.
Geneva is building a natural history
museum at a cost of $230,O0O.
Horse hair automobile tires have
been patented by n French inventor.
There are 2S pounds Of blood in the
body of an average grown.up person.
Diamond production in German
Southwest Africa Is reported unusu-
ally large.
A motor driven aerial propeller,
placed in front, draws a sleigh invent
ed by a German engineer.
X.ray apparatus has beer invented
for killing the tiny parasites that eat
small holes in leaf tobacco.
Included with recently patented sun
goggles Is a shade to save a wearer's
nose from being sunburned.
The government Of Uruguay has
organized an institute Of geology, with
an American director and assistants.
Delicate apparatus to Measure and
record the growth of plants has been
invented for the use Of plant SCI
entists.
Battleships Of the United States
navy will be equipped to assist city
fire departments in fighting fires near
city water fronts.
A new typs OF German %hot.water
bottle Is made of metal. hinged In the
middle. aha so shaped that II can be
fitted to the curves OF the body and
limbs.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-04-02
EVERYTHING Depends.

Tommy-May l sit up a little
longer?
Ethel-What do you want to stay up
for?
TOMMY want to see you and MIR.
Green playing cards.
Mr.. Green-But we are not going to
play cards.
Tommy-Oh, yes, you are, for l
heard mamma saying to Ethel that
everything depended on the way she
played her cards tonight.-Liverpool
Mercury.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-04-02
Really Had the Best Of II.

A southern negro put up a sign on
his place, For Sail" He was ridiculed,
and changed 1t to SELL" and finally
tried a third time, his sign reading
Sail" 1t had not been up an hour
when an old colored man came along
and. aueried. docs yon mean dat dis
place am fur Sally? What yer swine
to Civ de place to Sally fur" An
YOU lndin' fault wild dat sign?" asked
the other. well, | doan' quite cotch
on to be spellin'." you dcan. eh? tias
YOU go sehen hundred do!lahs to pay
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-04-02
Not So Bad.

you look cheerful for a man whose
chauffeur has just eloped with his
Wife"
1T might have been worse. 1t was
a last years model"
Your wife a last years"
ooh. no, no! The auto is a last
years model"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-04-02
DATING MACHINE FOR BANKS
Apparatus, Invented by Kansas Man
Has Wheels for Stamping Years,
Months and Days of Month.

The Scientific American in describ'
ing a dating machine, invented by +.
E. Gregory of Central City. Kan
says:
Mr.. Gregory's invention relates to
dating machines, particularly for use
in banks. real estate and loan offices.
and more particularly to an apparatus
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-04-02
Just the Same,

81 met Dunkey today for the first
time for years. He hasn't changed
much"
"Oh, he hasn't changed at all, but he
doesn't seem to realize It,"
How do you mean?"
"Oh, he's forever talking about what
a fool he used to be."-Stray Stories.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-04-02
Hose In Sink.

II the dishes are washed in the sink
attach pieces Of white rubber hose to
the faucets. of convenient lengths, to
carry the water over all the dishes.
This will be found to be very conve
nient. and also save dishes that might
otherwise be broken by striking
against the faucets.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-04-02
Rare Find.

Here's a good joke from a London
newspaper"
You don't seem very much excited
about it."
why should | be eXcited?"
Didn't you say 1t was good joke
frce a London newspaper"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-04-02
Focusing Binoculars.

In focusing binoculars the tubes
should be extended to their limit be-
fore placing to the eyes and then
adjusted, for II extended afterward
an optical nerve strain is caused that
sometimes results seriously.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-04-02
The Time He Scored.

Six years later he returns. His
sweetheart Of former years has mar
ried. They meet at a party. She has
changed: between dances the recogni-
ton takes place.
Let me see," she muses.. with her
fan beating a tattoo on her pretty
hand, was 1t you or your brother
who was my old sweetheart"
Really, l don't know; probably my
father"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-04-02
Soul Stuff.

"And now the ladies are to wear
gowns to fit the SOUL"
1T is a good thing the men are not
to wear a garb to fit their SOULS
Now, | wonder why YOU"
Anything to fit your soul would not
be bigger than a beauty patch"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-04-02
Altogether Conversational.

ANY battles lately?" asked n
Mexican journalist.
Not exactly" replied the other.
Nothing more than a skirmish.'
Have you all the details?"
"Of course not. l don't write short.
hand"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-04-02
His GrowI,

"A man ought to know when to say
no."
You know when to say no, all
right"
Thank you. | think l do"
Yes, you said no when you felt
sure l would ask you again. And you
said yes when you saw me beginning
to weaken"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-04-02

cash down fur dis placer" "No, sab"
Den you pass on, an shet up! Maybe
| doan' spell just de same as you do,
but lie got p~rospccks of handlin' seb-
en- hundred dollahs, while you got boat
knees out to de weddah. Go long. ole
man; yo' too fly on jogerfy."
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-04-02
Warming for BalIoonist.

To warn a balloorist if his cir craft
is rising or sinking there has been
invented a vertical tube, containing
a horizontal fan which rings two bells
of different tones as air enters the
tube from above or below.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-04-02
Cornered.

II suppose you will be gald to go
back to school and see your dear
teacher?" asked the patronizing old
gentleman.
The small boy looked varied.
why don't you ansver?"
II don't know how. Father says I
must always tell the truth and moth
er says l must never hurt anybody's
feelings."
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-04-02
Deadly Stuff.

"Dobbs seems to be in high good
humor."
He's made a great discovery"
will it benefit %science?"
1T may benefit the medical profess
sion. He has found a place where he
can buy mince pie two inches thick"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-04-02
Restore Historic Palace.

The School Of American Archaeoi-
ogy has restored the historic palace
OF the governors at Santa Fe, N. NJ.
which was erected In 1905 and was
occupied as the home Of government
officers during the Spanish regime in
the southwest.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-04-02
That's Different.

Wydeman-Excuse me, young man,
but l think your mother needs atten-
ton.
Nahrow-The lady is my mother-in-
law.
Wydeman-Oh! l beg your pardon.
Judge.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-04-02
The Solitary Occasion.

81 never knew old Simpson acknowl-
edge that he had made a mistake"
"Ah! did once"
Really. How did 1t h%appen?"
ale put the lighted end of his cigar
IN his mouth London Taller.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-04-02
Enouoh to IrrItate Him.

- woman in Pittsburgh says her
husband has beaten her 1850 times"
We'll, can you b'Ime the poor man?
Think Of having a wife stubborn
enough to keep the exact s~corel"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-04-02
PISTOL SHAPED FLASHLlGHT
Handle Serves to Carry Battery While
at End of Barrel Is Placed
Lamp and Reflector.

The latest novelty in the flashlight
line is this device in the form Of an
automatic pistol body. The handle
serves to carry the battery while at
the end of the barrel is a battery lamp
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-04-02
Cheaper TO Hire a Taxi.

"Biffels is always buying suburban
lots. what in the world is the matter
with him."
"Oh. he can't resist the free auto
mobile rides offered by agents."
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-04-02

"Does old Tom %Splinters drink"
NO." replied Farmer Corntossel.
HE amt tempted that way at all. He
kin talk an act foolish enough to sat.
isfy anybody, jes' naturally"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-04-02
Best WAY to Clean Garnet,

There Is nothing better than news
papers, wrung out OF water and torn
In bits. for cleaning a dusty carpet;
scatter over the floor before sweeping.
They will gather more dust than you
would imagine was there.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-04-02
Anclents Lived on Sand,

From tho fact that the teeth in tAe
skulls Of prehistoric men that have
been fourd in Europe from time to
time are much worn, a French sci.
enlist has drawn the conclusion that
they lived upon food much contami.
mated with sand,
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-04-02
PUTTING His Foot In Il.

Miss Mugg-You wonder who that
homely looking man is, do you? Well.
he happens to be my brother.
Mr.. Mixit-Oh, pray excuse me; l
should have known 1t by the resem.
blance.-Boston Evening Transcript.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-04-02
The Secret.

Mr.. Gazip-That romantic Miss
Passe says there is a secret connected
with her birth.
Miss pickles-So I've heard. It's
the date,-New York Globe.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-04-02
Dating Machine.

embodying stamping wheels for the
years, months. and days of the month,
having means for advancing a prede-
termined number OF days through a
single actuation Of a certain portion OF
the machine for this purpose.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-04-02
lust Like Old Times,

THAT young Rawlings stays till a
very late hour, Nora, What does your
mother say about it?'
she says men haven't altered a bit.
pa."--London opinion.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-04-02
The Goat,

Visitor--I understand that you are
the responsible person in this office.
Drudge--No, | amt. I'm just the
one chats always to blame for every.
thinC.-Judge
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-04-02
Disposjno of Dead.

To solve the problem of disposina
of the dead a famous German archi.
tect proposes to erect in the chief
cities immense pyramids, each Of
which would hold the ashes of 1,0OO,-
900 cremated bodies.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-04-02

practically as important as the pri'
mary purpose of the harness, for there
sometimes arise emergencies when 1t
is imperatively necessary for the avia'
tor to leave his machine without cere-
money, and instant freedom is vital.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-04-02

"You paid $4,000 for a suite on an
ocean liner?"
Yes. I'm trying to disprove that
statement about it's being cheaper to
move than to pay rent"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-04-02

my story's characters were taken
from life," said the author, proudly.
Taken from life, were they? 2" asked
the critic. THAT accounts for their
being such dead ones"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-04-02
Novel Bed Mattress.

A novel bed mattress Is ventilated
through the sides, being composed OF
more than 1000. separate spiral
springs.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-04-02

Your friend Banks has a very su'
percilious air. What makes him hold
his nose SO high?"
He can't help it, dear boy. He's
an official egg inspector"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-04-02
A Novelty Pocket Light.

and reflector, says the Popular Electri-
city. The trigger is the switch by
which the light Is controlled.
The Washington times., 1914-10-04
CITIZENS TO PLEAD
FOR SEATS ON CARS
Federation OF Associations to
Send Representatives Before
Utilities Board.

The Federation If Citizens ASsoCia-
tions I'll naugurate the fall and winter
season ~ appearing before the Public
uhueS Commission October - L" he
heard on the subject pf crowded street
cars. F. \ Bryant. W. NJ. Cromwell.
ami WiIIilm Nick CLAYTON w,Ie e".cr.t- =
Cd last night hv the federation TO rec
| onrmend 100 seats 20 IS persons in rush
| hours and SCventy-f!a seats to 100 per
sons in other hours.
The federation. Whirn met in the
rooms of the Chamber Of Commerce.
Passed resolutions opposing the BOriand
amendment. which puts half the cost Of
street improvements on property own
ers. Allen Davis, of tire Southeast
Washington Citizens Association, Who
Ere sided in the absence of President ID.
A. Edwards. said he objected to the
payment of taxes to meet the expense
of wear and tear on streets. which per-
hapS he, as a property owner. did not
use. but which neral traffic did use.
The abolition of the fee system in the
office of the &uditor IF the District Su-
IRENE Court and placing tie officer on
Il salary basis was favored in a reso-
luton. and the Kahn bill. providing free
rides for policemen and firemen in uni
fern, also was approved hv the fedora
ton, although not by unanimous vote.
1t was pointed out that the salary of
these municipal employees was not lib
eral. and that 1t was only just that
1 they should be allowed to ride free
while on duty. James NJ. W ood opposed
the bill because he had observed, he
said. that under the old system police
! men spent too much time on street
cars and not enough on their beats.
A successor TO Secretary W. y. Cron-
we'll. VINO has novel 10 Chicago. will
De elected at che next meeting of the
federation.
The Washington times., 1914-10-04
River and Harbor Work
Is Ordered Continued

Pending the adoption of a plan for
the expenditure of the lump sum ap-
propriation of s2O,0OO.OOO on river and
harbor work. General Kingman, chief
of engineers. has sent telegraphic in
structions to fourteen engineer officers
in charge of river and harbOr districts
to proceed with urgent projects in their
care.
This action was thought necessary to
prevent deterioration of any public
works. Secretary of War Garrison. on
his return tomorrow will pass upon a
plan prepared by General kingman for
continuation of work upon about Ia
river and harbor projects in various
parts of the country.
The Washington times., 1914-10-04
DISASTER INVITED
BY ARMY, Says WOOD
Declares Army Needs More Men,
Officers, and Artillery in
Case of War.

NEW YORK. OCt s-ThCrn are cOndi-
tfons in the United States ann. tn"
,ontinuaTcc Of which means disaster in
,;.se Of war" ACCORDING to \ report by
Mai. Gen. Leonard Wood. former chief
of staff and nov commander Of the De-
yartment of tho East. with ucadquar-
1ers at Governors Island. G neral Wood
makes the following Communications
First The establishment Of an ade-
ouate reserve of train ID men.
''Second-The prompt supply of tnat
lortion Of cur very moderate project for
field artillery. guns. and ammunition
which has not yet been provided for.
''Third-The creation of the necessary
organizations to give three complete tao
teal infantry divisions within the con-
tinental limits of the United States.
"Fourth-1'he enactment of such per-
sonnel legislation as will eliminate ef-
fectveIy the unfit and stimulate rSc ef-
frcient officer to continued efforts
through the establishing of a condition
under which progress in rank and COM
msnd will have a close and dependent
relationship upon capacity, fitness, and
accomplishment. Such is not the condi-
1ion now.
The first and second of the above
which should be cor-ected with the least
possible delay, as their continuance
means disaster in case of war. Their
correction will take time and measur as
locking thereto should be pushed as rap
joly as possible
Asks 1000 DIN Mobile Army
THE third is necessary to complete
one field army of regular troops within
the continental limits of the United
States. II means a feld army of about
7e,C00 mobile troops in population of
more than %!000.00O.
The fourth is essential if we are to
attain the highest degree of efficiency"
General Woods report places the
number of enlisted men in the Uni
Ted States army at 5000, and the num-
Der of officers, including ninety-one OF
the medical reserve corps, at 4,60Z, He
says the army should be increased by
making the enlisted strength of each
regiment 100 men to company, and
by adding more regiments. He says the
artillery Should be increased by twelve
battalions, and the engineer corps by
seven companies. In regard TO the ar
tillery, he says:
Attention is again invited to the
very alarming shortage of field artil-
1ery, guns, and ammunition for the mi
litia and volunteers. and to the fact
that this class of material cannot be
mace quickly. Dul HluSl pe prepared III
time of peace"
Shortage of Officers.
The report says that the officers
taken from the general staff by recent
legislation should be restored.
There is a decided shortage of Off
GERS throughout the service the report
goes on
They are the most valuable military
asset a country like Gus can have. main
tanning as il does a small army in time
of peace and looking to a rapid expan-
sion through the militia and volunteers
In time of war"
In discussing the problem of handling
military offenders, General wood says
that the building up of what may be
described as man to man relationship
between officers and men will do more
10 improve discipline and diminish de-
sertion than any other one thing.
The Washington times., 1914-10-04
Mobilization" Services
At Metropolitan Church

Special mobilization services were
held at the Metropolitan Baptist Church
this mo>ning. conducted by the Rev.
John Compton Ball. who delivered a
special sermon appropriate to Peace
Sunday. At the same church this after
noon, the Waugh and Epworth Metho-
dist and Eastern Presbyterian and Met
Topoltan Baptist Churches are uniting
in q union peace prayer service.
Anderson and Hunt. the noted eVanGe-
list and soloist. will conduct the service.
Special music will be rendered by a
choir OF sixty voices.
The Washington times., 1914-10-04
Daniels Approves Plan
For Army-Navy Games

a plan of the athletic committees of
West Point and Annapolis to have
the 1914 and 1915 Army-Navy football
games in Philadelphia and the 1916
game in New York has been approved
hy Secretary of the Navy Daniels and
only Secretary tIarrison's approval is
necessary to bring about its accept
ance.
The two academies agreed to the
three-vear schedule after long dead
lock, and If II is found successful per
manent arrangement for this alternat-
ing schedule will be made.
The Washington times., 1914-10-04
All Plans for Hague
Conference Called Of

All plans for The Hague peace confer
ence next year have been called of. il
has been announced by the State Dc
partment.
The Washington times., 1914-10-04

Floral Wedding Decorations by GUIDE
are noted for their great beauty. Chuic-
est homegrown flowers used. 1914 + st.
-AdVt
The Washington times., 1914-10-04
LOCAL MENTION.

?. T. v. Lunch, 1905 Pa. Ave, Is giving
patrons tickets Virginia Thea That's all
The Washington times., 1914-10-04

575 pairs of Mems High Shoes in Button and
BluCher styles. Every style new 1914 fall model
These the greatest bargains heard of in high
grade footwear. Just glance, you will be con-
WINGED. All sizes and all widths Don't fail to see
these before making your purchase elsewhere.