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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-30
WORTH KNOWING

An easily attached shield has been
invented for protecting the glass wind
shield of an automobile from rain with
out interfering with the vision.
A careful test of two Swedish ships
of identical design showed electric mo
tors more economical for propulsion
than triple expansion steam engines.
A Texas inventors tooth brush is
made OF fabric to fit over finger, one
side being designed to apply pow
der and the other to rub the teeth.
Women in England are wearing
"Proud-of-Him" badges. These badges
are made of metal enameled in colors,
with the design of the union jack.
They are inscribed either Husband
with the colors," Son with the colors,
Brother with the colors or Father
with the colors.'
The United States navy will estab-
lish wireless station on Cape Cod
especially equipped to guide vessels
along the Atlantic coast in time OF
fog.
The new state capitol at Salt Lake
City is about finished, and the scat
tered state officers are moving in
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-30

they were not now as they had been
then. Both bore marks of conflict,
and of conflict which had not gone al
together to their favor.
How, now, you dogs?" cried the
captain. Whats wrong with you?
Have you been fighting among your
selves?"
One, quicker witted than the other,
gave his assent to this at once. The
second was not so fortunate.
Twas the animals" said he, with
cunning not quite equal to the issue.
What? You disagree, then?' said
the captain. What does this mean,
fellows? Animals? What animals?
Lions ?-tigers?-I did not know we
carried such!"
The sailor hung his head, and the
captains suspicious grew.
"You are covering up something
here. Speak, you rufflans, and speak
the truth"
Captain" began the man once
more, I'VE are innocent, But we found
two stowaways below, and thinking to
bring them up, they fell upon us and
beat us-a man and a woman"
How did they get aboard-where
are they then-who are they?'
"They must have come in with the
freight by the lift from the dock, cap
tain. The young woman-she is beau
tiful-and as you say, she is like a
tiger. AS to the man, yes, he was ike
a lion. They fought us, you see.
Where are they now, spitzbuben'
ruffians?"
The speaker paled suddenly. They
are there in the hold he said.
Lead us to them then"
They turned to find their way to the
lower portions of the ship, but even as
they did so they met an interruption
An agitated man, grimy and dirty III
oil-stained clothing, came running 10
wards the captains room-none less
than the chief engineer of the vessel
who obviously had been engaged III
commoner duties than naturally De
longed to him.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-30

Yes, young American of youtb
and much beauty. She was IN th;s
country on business of her own. With.
Out plan she became involved in af-
lars between these two monarchs
one has been the victim of evil for
tune not through fault of her own
NOW am telling you the truth-since
nave gained my purpose of an audi.
ence with you. You may rely upon
what | have said. captain. This is the
truth, so far as know it,"
Ihen why not let them sail for
.heir own country-if she has been in
!ured here why not let her go back to
ner own country? l am booked for
new York. II that be a CITY of her
native land. why not that port as we'll
as any other? And how shall I know
your own motiyes?"
Count Frederick paused in thought
at THIS. True-that is true" said he.
very well. we will search your shin
When we find the young woman let
her decide what she wishes to do JY
she says she wishes to go back to her
nome, will not prevent it. But if
she De asked to go back against her
viii, then ! shall take her with me-
no matter at what cost. At least she
should have the choice of decision
she should not be slowed aboard like
dumb beast with no volition of her
own"
we are quite at one as to that. /"
assented the captain. Good, we will
search the ship-I am convinced we
shall not find these persons in any
of the cabins"
Stay" he added an instant later.
1 recall that short time back there
was complaint of noises below decks,
L sent some men to look into that.
Where are they?"
He pressed bell and soon one of
his assistant officers came.
GO, bring me the men | sent to ex-
anime the cargo while ago. There
was some talk of noise as of loose
animals in the hold"
After time the officer returned.
pushing before him two seamen. They
were the same who had been dis
patched on the errand mentioned. But
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-30

hurried search in the confused freight
age of the ships hold. At last he
found that which he sought.
She tried feebly to raise herself as
she heard footsteps, heard a voice she
knew to be that of her friend.
"Mademoiselle-tha God!' was all
Count Frederick could say.
1T is you, them" was her reply.
What has happened? Why are you
hore?"
81 am here, my dear rlademoiselle,
in the justice of the immortal gods
to save you-to care for you. l heard
of the plot against you. My own boat
lies alongside have come. am here
to take you from this ship, if so you
wish. Come thea, let us hasten. There
is scant time"
They all crowded now to the lad
ders up from the hold, and. rapidly as
they might, found their way back to
the upper deck. There came confu-
sion, noise, trampling, shouts, sounds
not ordinary at this stage of the voy-
age of vessel putting out to sea. The
passengers themselves suspected
something to be wrong. They crowd
ed now about the captain excitedly, ex.
postulating. The master Of the ship
pushed them aside.
well, Miller" he demanded again
of the oil-stained engineer who hurried
up, what is it?'
at may be minute, sir-or less!"
In an instant they were face to face
with the ultimate peril of the seas
fire, explosion on shipboard.
There came from. below that sound
which had been expected, dreaded
! muff1ed, heavy roar, comparable to
nothing in the world in terrifying quail
ity at such a time as this. Tho ship
so lately safe and strong beneath them
all, now trembled. Midway her decks
rose, spread apart, fell. A cloud OF
binding white steam rolled from the
engine rooms, sitting and scalding al
within its way. Cries of anguish came
from below decks, cries of despair. Tt
! these were added now the far more
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-30

Captain-quick!" he exclaimed.
There is trouble with the engines"
What's wrong?' inquired the ships
master.
The right-hand tubular has gone
bad exclaimed the engineer "She
has been pounding like a million ham,
mers. The water is low, and the in.
takes clogged. Something's wrong
| cannot tell what We have tried to
shut her off and can't The boiler may
go at any minute"
"Explode?" inquired the captain
calmly.
The engineer could only nod.
Stay" called Frederick at this
juncture. Let the engineer go back
to his work. Let US first find the help
less persons below. II danger impend
let US bring them up to have their
chance for safety"
The captain, gallant man withal,
turned to him and nodded grimly. go
back to your post, Miller" he said to
the engineer. I'VE will join you pres
emily"
He himself led the way to the lift
which led to the lower decks and the
hatchway which covered the ladders
into the ships hold.
They found themselves at last deep
in the bowels of the vessel, among
the bales and casks of the cargo,
where for time all was darkness and
mystery. But as they hurried here
and there, commanding the guidance
of the two recreant seamen and cast
ing the rays Of their lights hither and
yon, at last they saw a trussed-up
bundle behind bale Of goods which
seemed to have some human sem
blance. 1t was Roleau. Frederick
himself was first at his side. He bent
over him, freed him, and after a time
revived him.
"Monsieur-your excellency!" said
he at length. 1T is you"
where is she?" demanded Freder.
| lex. Was she here?"
Il have known nothing for some
time, it seems. Yet she was here, yes
she is gone, know not where"
| Frederick left him to continue his
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-30
CHAPTER Xxi.
The Discovery.

ne discovery.
The two kingdoms now hung on the
fate of two refugees, two castaways,
themselves forlorn and hopeless. Even
as Grahoffens king and its leading
man of affairs pondered the absence
of these two, so likewise the kingdom
of Gretzhoffen was concerned in their
absence. in their welfare, in their fu-
ture, in their return.
Count Frederick stood on the deck
of the Prinz Adler liner and fronted
the captain of that vessel, who was
severe in his resentment of the lib
critics he deemed to have been taken
with himself and his ship.
Il tell you" said he. Il have moth
ing to do with your little war here.
l am neutral am carrier in the
open trade of the open sea. My gov
eminent will demand reparation for
this insult to our flag"
Sir" said Count Frederick, your
government be damned! l will take
my chances with your government.
OF what use will your government be
to you if we blow your ship out OF
the water?"
"You threaten me. then?"
mo. I do not deal in threats. /
tell you that know the persons whom
mentioned are on this ship. / mean
to take them off"
And l tell you again that there are
no such passengers On my ship. The
ships lists show all who have sailed
with us. You may look for yourself
examine our books all you like. DO
you take US for pirates-are we be-
yond all responsibilities"
q do not call you pirates" said
Count Frederick, calmly. 81 only call
you dupes. l believe you have been
deceived. You are not in possession
of all the facts. My own men have
/ told me that these persons were to
be smuggled aboard the snip
"Heiliger Gott!" mused the captain.
What is this that has been under
taken here? l never discovered 1t.
Who and what are these persons-if
there be indeed any such aboard?"
Two, as / said One is a man OF
small rank, no more than faithful
servant, powerful and resourcefui
himself, once loyal in my own serv'
ice now loyal in that of his mistress
And she-the other?"
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erous cries of those in mortal ter

numerous cries or those IN mortal ter
ror.
Obedient to their orders for a time,
the crew held to their posts. The boats
were lowered one after another. Yet
into each there piled senseless mass
of packed humanity, overcrowding and
rendering it useless as it reached the
surface of the sea-
Children and women and strong men
fought now for place in the last of
the boats. Discipline broke and failed
What had been happy party of trav-
elers was now disorganized mob.
His arms supporting Kitty on one
side, those Of Roleau on the other.
Count Frederick did his best to reach
the rail. Useless, hopeless. They were
forced back time and again.
Jump" cried Frederick at last.
Jump! We will swim for it. We
must take the last chance"
The look on the face Of the girl at
his side was ono in part of despair,
but more of trust Unhesitatingly the
three sprang together.
The sea closed over them. They rose
after an agonized instant which
seemed death itself-rose but to see
the giant ship which had carried them
raise her bows aloft, SILVER and
tremble. and slowly slide back and
down beneath the waves. In the whirl-
pool which marked the spot they were
but little human units, floating as best
they might among scores and hun
dreds of others.
This way!" cried Frederick, and he
and Roleau aided Kitty to a floating
piece Of wreckage. But others saw it
also. Time and again they were
fought back from it as others strong
er or more remorseless claimed it as
their own.
In all this commotion OF shouting
and struggling men. of wailing won.
en-, of failing arms and beating fists.
Frederick and Roleau lost sight of
Kitty at last-she had gone, they knew
not where, in that chaos of the sea.
where is she?" demanded Fred
erick weakly, himself well-nigh spent.
Which way?"
Il know not" gasped Roleau, him
self in as bad case as the other. Il
cannot tell, but fear that she is gone. "
They swan about for a time in
search, but could not make out the
whereabout of her whom they sought;
then they hoisted themselves one on
each side of floating spar and rested.
ALLOW me, excellency," said Roleau.
and flung across the end CT his belt.
Let US lash fast. / cannot hold much
longer"
Spent and hopeless, they rested as
they might and allowed fate to have
it's way with them.
"Our boat-the yacht, excellcncy,"
exclaimed Roleau at length. Where
is she-the vessel which brought you
out?"
Frederick could only shake his head.
Gone" said he. 81 doubt not she was
scuttled by the heavy ironwork blown
out by the explosion. There is no
hope"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-30

But if he knows nothing whatever
of that scrap of paper-if he never
heard of it"
"All the more he will be willing to
part with it if we ourselves can find
it. AS to that, we do not know. This
is but drag-net sort of move on our
part. but it may take some fish-who
knows"
Good! Then what is our next
move. as you perceive it?''
'"Why, let US make a cautious move
to feel out their point-as a fencer
tests his adversary's wrist, to feel his
strength at the hilt Let us send a
note of friendship to Michael and ask
him If 1t be not better that these two
little kingdoms, separated by so mar
row a stretch of land, should not
henceforth meet in harmony, and
no longer join in armed encounters.
Let us point out to him that there are
other nations greater than either of
us-or both of us-which perhaps
some time may look our way. Let US
show him the virtue of an alliance be-
tween these two kingdoms. Let us
play upon his fears, his vanity, his
weakness, until we have convinced
him that friendship with us is thing
desirable for him. Let US ask good
Michael if he is not graciously dis
posed to be our friend today-to be
our magnanimous and powerful
friend"
Sachio grinned broadly at his own
irony, and his monarch gave vent to
a loud laugh, his gray beard curling
at the thought of his courtier's cum
ming as we'll as his loyalty to his own
king.
Excellent! Sachio. excellent" he
exclaimed Nor do doubt the sue
cess of this thing as you plan it. if
you yourself shall carry it forward.
Do you then write that humble mis-
sive that you suggest-do you your
! self ask Michael to be graciously gen
erous to a weak and pleading friend!
Hal hal Sachio. what next lies on
the board for us?"
why, then, your majesty, we are
alongside the fence that lies between
u.s. We do not know how far it may
/ be until we come to a gate or gap,
but sometimes there will be gate or
a gap, through which we may pass.
In some way doubt not, and others
may perhaps gain access to the palace
of Gretzhoffen. That gives US our
footing. AS for them. they sleep and
reveE AS for us, we act. 1t is the
man of action who succeeds. Let
/ them dream-we will act"
Your counsels jump with my own,
my dear Sachio," said Cortislaw. 81
have small use for the man who
dreams or the man who waits. 1t
shall be as you say. A test Of this at
least cannot harm US, and may prove
of extreme value. Go forward with it
then, as you have said"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-30
Indloo industry Revived in China,

The shortage Of the supply of syn.
thetic indigo IN the markets of the
world as result of the war in Europe
and the consequent high prices for i'm
ported indigo in Chinese markets has
led to a revival Of the native produc-
ton of indigo in various parts of China
Indigo production is one Of China's old
est industries. The Chinese developed
their own process of making the dye
and used their native product for many
centuries before foreign dyes were
known. The production of native in
digo has continued ever since.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-30
$3.50.

Joshua" said his father, may be
proud or sad over your record at col
lege?"
We'll, to tell the truth, pop, you can
be BOTH" said this dutiful son. you
see, l was the only man on the term
to bat 400 or better, and I'm sorry to
say was the only one to funk my ex-
aminations."
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-30
Woman Sculptor Studying Types.

Among the many American women
living abroad who have been forced by
the war to return to this country is
the sculptor, Leila Usher, who has a
studio in New York filled with inter.
esting studies OF her work in this
country as well as In Europe. She is
particularly successful in her portrait
ture of the ranks Of the unemployed,
whom she beguiles into sitting for her
by warming and feeding them in her
little kitchenette before she begins to
work.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-30
Weekly Health Hint.
If you must monkey with puZz-
saw, hire an ape.
On Parole in Arizona.

One hundred and ninety-five prison
ers were paroled by the Arizona state
prison during the year ended June 80
1913. Twelve OF these violated their
paroles, though not committing serl-
Gus crimes. All II were returned to
the prison.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-30
Hanneninn of the unexpected

Caller-'Is the editor in?" The
Imp-"Nope. Gone home" Caller
Not i'll. I hope?" The Imp-"Nope.
Wife telephoned the baby was asleep.
Went home to see what it looked
Ike
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-30
One Man for Lofty Position.

At the recent call for window clean
ers for New York's municipal building
of 81 stories. one candidate appeared
before the municipal civil service ex-
animation committee. The city hired
him in hurry.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-30
Parental Sarcaan.

You know the story of the prod
igal SOM" said Clyde Corntossel.
Yep" replied his father. He came
back home an took a chance on bein'
put to work, instid o pretendin' to
study an writin' home fur money
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-30
proof Positive.

How do you know the gallery goes
threw eggs at your asked the sou
brette. How do know!" echoed the
low comedian. aye gods Didn't l
catch the eggs In the act?"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-30
Cruel of Her.

81 knew what you were going to say
before you said il"
"Why, you must be mind reader"
ooh, that wouldn't help me any in
your case
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-30
CHAPTER XIII.


/ If Count Frederick and Roleau had
been dismayed when they saw Kitty
Gray swept away from them in the
mad struggle for safety III the sea,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-30
SYNOPSIS.

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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-30
LI7srNTH INSTALLNENT
CHAPTER X
.,....,s of erahOf'en.

oI.tfers OF VI
he PORE sS crahofen, meantime
court ..,5o y. occupied III" minds minds
' anssoapsIbIe for the disap appear
T f.,,ty Gray and her servant
h a,3 Cortislaw and his re-
Va os Count sachio. foregat attn
~ 'l osIace rooms Immediately lately
As i, P'' acts which had meant
ID deportation. ,.,,oop de.
the king. .,.,os+vr I
..on a 'I distance saw The two
t tDsosrd in freight nets s. SIS. SO
la Nv Tbey went into the hold
y . sa..sI beyond any question
', :, not they come out again
,oocern. not ours
'9 aot So sure said the old
a.. M, mot so sure, True
~ ourselves Of potential
u mt at the same time we have
, D ourselves $, of potential aid in
!, J not vet solved. They might
en- useful. perhaps
q mean the girl?'
She has a mind, be sure OF
~ what she might have done
3 n rs we may no longer ask
.oSt-sbe now Is beyond our re-
80 is only as to her knowl-
tbsteyer it may have been, OF
- coin. As to this other enig-
scrap of paper, which may or
he connected therewith-who
I declare. I am like a horse
Ears-ready to shy at any such
a scrap Of paper blowing on
d.
y rfu have it, your majesty-we
81 from her
q but when We separate the two
rraD Of paper and the scrap OF a
Hal do we actually accomplish?
L. only a larger secret left, a
4 mystery. Curses on all women,
They only make US trouble.
ssops themselves, they solve no
L.. The best l hope for yonder
u is that she sinks at sea. /
sometimes our little kingdom
r to sink in its own waves Of
now. your majesty" said
q who disliked this discomfort
4 sovereign, at no time safe for
Mrier. let US see what we our
&ray be able to do in solution Of
|tys,ery which has been be-
h. u.s. Surely our minds are as
q those Of a rattle-brained girl
merica."
y it may be true. What do
pOse at Ieast?'
II your majesty, that is obvious.
Fe must do is to get into our
Ethe other half Of this scrap of
h 1t lies still somewhere over in
hfen, along with the other half
sGretzhofen coin.
along with the missing half
4 coin, alsoi They hold the key,
4 Of it, that is true And yet we
a much as they half of the
Each is complement Of the
Il That is 10 say. q stalemate, a
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The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1915-06-03

Agricultural labOrers in India are
usually paid in kind. but in the canal
colonies, where labor is scare, as much
as 80 cents day is paid for hired la
bora high rate for that country.
During the past ten years more than
100000 persons are said to have been
killed in India by snake bites, while
tigers, leopards and wolves have ac-
counted for another $4,000 deaths.
The average area administered by
ranger on the federal forests Of the
United States is about 100000 acres.
In Germany the area administered by
a man of equivalent rank is about 700
acres.
Twelve cities aud towns Of Ecua-
dor are considering or have In course
of completion waterworks improve
ments, six are studying sewerage
propositions. and three are considering
paving.
A flexible wire window screen that
a Wisconsin man has invented Is at
tached to the lower rash In such
manner that it unroIls and fills the
window to whatever extent the sash
be raised.
Ostia was once the seaport of Rome
It is now practically deserted vii
Daee. infested with malaria, and OWNS
to the continual deposit of silt from
/ the river. two and a half miles from
the sen. the place can he reached onl!
! by bicycle VI motor.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1915-06-03

A dog in bread pan. a woman with
dirty fingers poking chocolate cakes,
woman clerk carrying half dressed
baby and waiting on customers with
her free arm were among the sights
that greeted the Chicago councils sub,
committee on health recently on
bakeries inspection trip.
DR.. +. r. Bergius, the scientist who
has been conducting experiments In
producing artificial coal, has by en-
ploying high temperature and high
pressure changed cellulose to peat in a
few hours The same change by the
process employed by nature, he states
required 100000 years.
Dr. Vincent Llorente. physician to
the Spanish royal household. has re-
turned home after completing a two
months study of methods employed in
American institutions for the deaf and
dumb. He was sent here by the queen
of Spain to collect data regarding the
education Of Miss Helen Keller.