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for better or for worse" was his apps
trophic declaration. made while he was
turning into Shawnee street a few
doors from his lodgings; and a minute
later he was opening the Widow IIol
combs gate.
The house was dark and apparently
deserted as TO its street-fronting hall
when he let himself in at the gate
and ran quickly up the steps. The
front door was open, and he remem
bered afterward that he had wondered
how the careful widow had come to
leave it so. and why the hall lamp
was not lighted. From the turn al
the stairhead he felt his way to the
door of his study. Like the one below,
It was wide open: but someone had
drawn the window shades and the in
terror OF the room was as dark as q
cavern.
Once, In the novel.writing. follow.
ing the lead of many worthy predeces.
sors, Griswold had made much Of the
sixth" sense; the subtle and indefin.
able prescience which warns its pos.
SCISSOR Of invisible danger. No such
warning was vouchsafed him when he
leaned across the end of the writing
table. turned on the gas and held a
lighted match over the chimney Of the
working-lamp. 1t was while he was
still bending over the table, with both
hands occupied, that he looked aside.
In his W pivot chair. covering him
with the mate to the weapon he had
smashed and thrown away, sat the
man who had opened the two doors
and drawn the window shades and
otherwise prepared the trap.
you bought a couple O. these little
playthings, Mr.. Griswold," said the
a quietly. Keep your hands right
where they are. and tell in which
pocket you've got the other one"
Griswold laughed, and there was a
sudden swapping OF invisible bonds.
He dismissed instantly the thought
that Charlotte Farnham had taken him
at his word; and IL she had not, there
was nothing to fear.
II threw the other one away a little
while ago." he said. Reach your free
hand over and feel my pockets"
Brof1n acted upon the suggestion
promptly.
you amt got 1t on you, anyway"
he conceded; and when Griswold had
dropped into the chair at the tables
end: 81 reckon you know what I'm
here for"
81 know that you are holding that
gun of mine at an exceedingly uncom-
Portable angle-for me-" was the cool
r~ejoinder. i've always had a sgueam.
ish horror OF being shot in the stom-
ach."
The detectives grin was apprecia-
tive.
you've got a good. cold nerve, any
way" he commented. I've been put.
tin it up that when the time came.
you'd throw a fit O. some sort-what?
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CHAPTER XXx-continued.

~
"Margery." he began. when the in
terval OF thoughtful heart, sea- ching
had done its illuminative work, what
would YOU say If l should tell you
that your some day has already
Gomez"
She started as II he had thrust a
knife into her. Then she slipped out
of his arms and caught up his hand
to press II against her cheek.
Il should say. Whatsoever seemeth
good in the eyes Of my dear lord. so
let It be-"
But think a moment, girl; II one
has done wrong. there must be atone.
ment. That is the higher law-the
highest law-and no man may evade
It. Do you know what that would
mean for me?"
1T is the Price, boy. dear; I don't
ask you to pay 1t. Listen: My father
and l have agreed to disagree, and he
has turned over to me a lot Of money
that he took from-that was once my
mothers brothers share in the Colo
RADIO gold claims. What is mine Is
yours. We can pay back the money.
Will that do?"
He was shaking his head slowly.
NO" he said, 81 think II wouldn't
do"
Il was afraid It wouldn't" she
sighed. but l had to try. Are they
still gnashing their teeth at you?-the
dreadful things, i meal?'
He did not answer in words, but she
knew, and held her peace. st the end
OF the ends he sprang up suddenly and
drew her to her feet.
Il can't do it. Margery. girl! l can't
ask you to wait-and afterward to
marry a convict! Think of it-eyen If
Galbraith were willing to withdraw,
the law wouldn't let him, and I'd get
the limit; anything from seven years
to fifteen or more. Oh, M God, no!
] can't pay the price! ! can't give
you up!"
She put her arms around his neck
and drew his head down and kissed
him on the lips. III wait oh,
boy, boy! I'll wait! But l can mel.
Their push you over the edge nor hold
you back. Only don't think Of me;
please don't think Of mel
Whatsoever seemeth good'-that is
what you must think of; that is my
word: Whatsoever seemeth
And she pushed him from her
and fed.
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BROUGHT HOME THE MONEY
Youngsters Ideas Of Finance Some
Whist Primitive, but They Were
Also Effective.

A four-year-old sol n a Winchester.
Ind, family often ia a help to his
mother when he returns family wash
ings to different houses. Often he is
puzzled when asked how much is due
for the work.
Cne day last week the lad returned
a washing to a certain Winchester
hone. Several extras were included
in the laundry and, naturally, the own
er expected an additional expense.
How much is it this week. the
owner asked.
The child appeared to be in deep
study and did o answer.
How much is it?'' the owner asked
Tor a second time.
"Ah-h-h-three nickels more than
it's" the child quickly replied.
The owner had formerly paid s1.25
each week, so sl.40 was paid this
time.-Indianapolis News.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-25

Since you're clothed in your right mind,
we'll get down to business. First, I'll
ask you to hand over the key to that
safety-deposit box you've got in Mr..
Grierson's bank"
Griswold took his bunch Of keys
from his pocket, slipped the one that
was asked for from the ring. and gave
1t to his captor.
"Of course I'm surrendering 1t under
protest." he said. you haven't vet
told me who you are, or what you are
holding me up for"
Brofiin waved the formalities aside
with a pistol-pointed gesture. I'VE can
skip all that. I've got you dead to
rights, after so long a time, and I'm
goin' to take you back to New Or.
leans with me. The only question is,
do you go easy or hard?"
Il don't go either way until O
show your authority"
81 don't need any authority. You're
the parlor anarchist that held up the
president Of the Bayou State Security
bank last spring and made a getaway
with a hundred thousand-what?"
All right; you say so-prove IT,"
Griswold had taken q cigar from the
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-25

convnlescent president OF the Bayou
State Security from the Grierson man.
sion TO the south,bound train. An.
drew Galbraith was not alone In the
carriage. and possibly there were those
In the sleeping car who mistook the
dark.eyed and s~trikingly beautiful
young woman. who took leave Of him
only after he was comfortably settled
in his section. for his daughter. But
the whispered words Of l~eave.taking
were rather those of a contidante than
a kinswoman.
I'll arrange the Raymer matter as
YOU suggest" she said, and II | had
ven a speaking acquaintance with
God, I'd pray for you the longest day
| live, Uncle Andrew. And about the
trial: I'm going to leave 1t all with
you! Just remember that | shall bleed
little drops of blood for every day the
judge gives him, and that the only
way he can be helped is by a short
sentence. He wouldn't take a pardon;
he-he wants to pay. you know.
Goodnight, and good.by!" And she
put her strong young arms around An
drew Galbraith's neck and kissed him,
thereby convincing the family party in
lower seven that she was not only the
only mans daughter. but a very affec-
Tomato one, at that.
The little-changing seasons Of cen.
trail Louisiana had measured two com.
plete rounds on the yearly dial OF
times unremitting and %unhasting clock
when the best hired carriage that
Baton Rouge could afford drew up be-
fore the entrance to the states prison
and waited. Precisely on the stroke Of
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-25

large granaries on their farms. while
there is a great improvement in the
storage facilities provided by the gov
eminent"
1t is therefore no wonder that the
greatest interest was shown by those
who attended the Soil Products Ex'
position held at Denver a short time
ago, when II was demonstrated that II
was not only in quantity that Western
Canada still occupied the primar. po-
sition. II was there that Western
Canada again proved its supremacy.
In wheat, il was early conceded that
canada would be a winner. and this
was easily the case, not only did il win
the big prize. but it carried of the
sweepstakes. What. however TO those
who were representing Canada at this
exposition, was Of greater value proba-
bly,. was winning first and second prize
FOR alfalfa. The exhibits were beauii.
ful and pronounced by old alfalfa
growers to be the best they had ever
seen. First, second and third cuttings
OF this year 5 growth were shown.
AT this same exposition. there were
shown some excellent samples Of fod-
der corn. grown in the Swift Current
district.
Topping the range cattle market in
Chicago a short time ago is another Of
the feats accomplished by Western
Canada this year.
On Wednesday. October 10, CLAW.
Robinson and company sold at Chi
cago for E. H. Maunsell. Macleod. Al.
berta. a consignment of cattle. II head
OF which. averaging l,4e0 pounds,
brought $3.50 per hundredweight. top.
ping the range cattle market for the
week to date. The same firm also
sold for Mr.. Maunsell zoo head. aver.
aging 1,240 pounds, at $3.50, without Q
throwout. These were all grass cat
tie. They were purchased by Armour
and company. Clay. Robinson and
company describe the cattle as OF
very nice quality. in excellent condi.
ton. and a great credit 10 MIR. Maun.
sell. 1t speaks well for our Canadian
cattle raisers that they can produce
stock good enough to top the Chicago
market against strong competition.
there being over 1000 range cattle on
sale that day.
1t is one thing to produce crops
as are referred to, and another
get them to market. The facilities
OF Western Canada are excellent. The
railway companies. of which there are
three. the Canadian Pacific, the Cana
dian Northern and the Grand Trunk
have the mark of efficiency
stamped upon all their work. Besides
the main trunk lines of these systems,
which extend from ocean to ocean.
there are branch lines and laterals,
feeders which enter into remote parts
Of the farming districts, and give to
the farmer immediate access to the
grain markets. The elevator
Of the country is something
and il the figures can be
iigested. the full extent of the grain
producing powers OF Western Canada
may be realized. The total elevator
capacity is about 10, 000, 900 bushels,
nearly one.half of the entire wheat
production Of the Dominion in 1915.
Or this large storage facilities the
country elevators number $500. with
/ capacity of $4,000, 900 bushels.-Ad.
Tertisement.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-25
And You-You've Paid the Price,
Haven't Your"

twelve, a man for whom the prison
rules had lately been relaxed sufi
GENTLY to allow his hair to grow, came
out, looked about him as M dazed,
and assaulted the closed door of the
carriage as If he meant to tear it from
its hinges.
"Oh,. boy, boy!" came from the one
who had waited; and then the carriage
door yielded, opened, closed with a
crash, and the negro driver CLICKED
to his horses.
They were halfway to the railroad
station, and she was trying to per
suade him that there would be months
and years in which to make up for the
loveless blank, before sane speech
found its opportunity. And even then
there were Interruptions.
II knew you'd be here; no. they
didn't tell me, but | knew it, would
have staked my life on it, Margery,
| girl" he said, in the first lucid inter.
val.
And you-you've paid the Price.
haven't you, Kenneth? But, oh, boy,
dear! I've paid it. too! Don't you be.
lieve me?"
There was another interruption. and
because the carriage windows were
open. the negro driver grinned and
confided a remark to his horses. Then
the transgressor began again.
Where are you taking me, Mar
gery?-not that it makes any manner
Of difference"
1--WE are going by train to New Or.
leans, and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
we are to be married, in Mr.. Gal.
braith's house. And Uncle Andrew is
going to give the bride away. It's all
arranged"
And after?"
"Afterward, We are going away
don't know where. | just told dear
old Saint Andrew to buy the tickets to
anywhere he thought would be nice,
and we'd 90. | don't care where it is
do you? And when we get there, I'll
buy you a pen and some ink and paper,
and you'll go IN writing the book, Just
as If nothing had happened. Say you
will, boy, dear; please say you will.
And then I'll know that-the price,
wasn't-too great"
He was looking out Of the carriage
window when he answered her, across
to the levee and beyond 1t to the far
Their shore of the great river. and his
eyes we're the eyes of a man who has
seen of the travail Of his soul and
Is satisfied.
81 shall never write that book, little
girl. That story, and all the mistakes
that were going to the making Of it,
lie on the other side of-the Price.
But one day. please God. there shall
be another and a worthier one"
"Yes-please God" she said; and
the dark eyes were shining softly.
THE END.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-25

to Sir Robert Perkes. who among
other things revolutionized the I'm.
foreground railways Of London, organ.
lied the Million Guineas fund which
the Wesleyan M~ethodists raised some
years ago, and made possible the cree.
tion OF the magnificent hall which
houses the new club.
The club is open to all M%ethodlsts-
Wesleyan. Primitive. United and OF
both scxes-and whether they come
from England or other parts of the
globe. Indeed, one OF its aims is to
make the hall even more of a gather.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-25

ing place than 1t has been for all mem.
bers Of the great Methodist family,
numbers Of whom come to London
from all parts Of the earth and visit
the hall. The visitors book shows
many names from New York, Phila.
delphia and other American cities, as
well as those Of callers from Austral 1,
Africa and even from Asia.
Politics will be barred in the Yves.
ley club, and in the first line Of mem.
bers names prominent In all the Brit.
ish political parties appear. The club,
In short. Is intended to be a place
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-25
ALL ARE WELCOME TO CLUB
Dcors Of London institution Open to
Methodists Of Every Coun-
try In the World.

A unique club has Just been launched
IN London. 1t is called the Wesley
club, and It's headquarters are in the
great Wesleyan Central hall rear the
houses OF parliament, says the Chris.
tlan Herald. 1t Is the first club to be
formed solely In connection with some
religious BODY. and owes Its inception
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-25

refreshing. / felt
heavy and sleepy
after meals, was
always
and tired, had q
bitter taste in my
mouth, was dizzy.
h a d Fl oat g
specks before my
eyes, was always
ALs-,a -
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-25

dragging sensation across my loins,
difficulty in collecting my thoughts
and was troubled with short.
ness OF breath. Dodds Kidney Pills
have cured me OF these complaints.
You are at liberty TO publish this let
ter for the benefit OF any sufferer r'ho
doubts the merit OF Dodds Kidney
Pills"
Dodds Kidney Pills, soc. per box at
your dealer or Dodds Medicine Co.,
Buffalo, n. Y. Dodds Dyspepsia Tab
lets for Indigestion have been proved.
SOC. per box.-Ady.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-25
Flour AGED"

Bakers keep -four for about sixty
days as a rule, allowing It to age
before using. They sometimes point
to this fact when bread loaves do not
Immediately Increase In size in sym.
pathy with a decline in the price Of
the millers product.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-25

where members of the Methodist body
can indulge In that free-and.eass social
intercourse which has been M Of the
good results Of that outstanding Meth
odist Observation-Disclosures
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-25

mol soap. These are not at all expen-
sive. With the resinol soap and warm
water battle the affected parts thor
oughly, until they are free from crusts
and the skin is softened. Dry very
gently. spread on a thin layer of the
resinol ointment, and cover with a
light bandage-if necessary to protect
the clothing. This should be done
twice a day. Usually the distressing
itching and burning stop with the first
treatment, and the skin soon becomes
clear and healthy again.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-25
Parrot Called Police,

A Philadelphia parrot screamed so
that the police entered the house and
found the mistress dead from drinking
poison. Get OUT" walled the parrot,
when told what had happened.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-25
Some Show.

This play Is supposed to appeal
especially to the tired business man."
The idea being that II he isn't tired
when he comes In he will be before
the show is over, | presume"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-25

Hello. Bill. How do you like caddy'
ing for the Ladies' Golf club"
"Oh, 1t amt such a bad job, only
can't get used to hearing EN- say
Goodness gracious!' when they
foozle."
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-25
Useful Friends.

Il hope you are selecting playmates
whose companionship will be Of value
to you," said Jimmy's mother.
'Oh, sure" replied Jimmy. skinny
Jones is shown me how to spit
through my teeth, and Tug Higgins
says If I'll give him my roller skates
he'll teach me the punch that knocked
out Jim Corbett."
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A GRATEFUL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.

Mr.. F. c. Case of Welcome Lake.
Pa, writes: Il suffered with Back
ache and Kidney Trouble. My head
ached, my sleep was broken and I'M
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-25

Wash day is smile day If you use Red
Cross Ball Blue, American made, therefore
the best made. Adv.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-25

A man never realizes how insigniti'
cant he Is until he attends his own
wedding.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-25
How to Heal
Skin Diseases

A Baltimore doctor suggests this
simple, but reliable and inexpensive.
home treatment for people suffering
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-25

If a woman would have the neigh
bors respect her husband she must
set an example.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-25

Briefly defined, faith Ia a fixed be-
lief that the impossible is going TO
happen.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-25

with eczema. ring
worm, rashes and
similar itching, burn
ing skin troubles.
At any reliable
druggists get a jar
OF resinol ointment
and a cake Of resi-.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-25
Expensive.

Expensive.
Poor Simpkins! You know his wife
used to be a dressmaker's model"
Yes. What of it?"
Nothing much, only she expects
Simpkins to pay for the kind of gowns
she used to get paid for wearing"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-25
Dys

Dyspepsia.
PA. what is dyspepsia"
1T is the remorse of a guilty stom-
ach, my son."-Puck.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-24

Copyright, 1915, by Dwight Burroughs.
There was demand from every side.
From old and young alike,
That forthwith and without delay.
The umpire take a hike.
Some asked that he be slain outright,
For torture other pied.
But all agreed he would be,
Much better were he dead.
"A thief" "a robber," he was called,
"A beat" "a rummy," mite"
And other things the publisher.
Don't care for me to write.
And things were hurled toward the
plate,
And flew around his head.
Tin cans and bottles, bricks and
sticks,
And shingles from the shed.
But 10, the umpire held his ground.
And never blinked a lid.
Just threatened that he'd call the
game,
In fact he almost did.
So when the throng was tired out,
With ranting at the ump,
They settled back persuaded,
They'd get another bump
End Half 4th Inning.
Slabville believed that it could the
Third inning duplicate,
And chalk a few more runs upon
It's side Of the score slate.
But Kenny hit to Jimmie Gray,
And Wright got Kelly's fly
There was q chance for Smokey Sam
But he did not half try.
He hit a low one over third,
Then, stead of running fast,
He walked. The ball was winged to
first
And got there first; Sam last.
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Hank Simms, who in the slaughter
fest,
Had landed a home run,
Now fouled off the pitchers curves
He seemed to think it fun.
The sun that had been shining bright,
Now skunk behind a cloud,
The wind that had been keeping quiet,
Now whizzed and whistled loud.
1T looks as if we'd have some rain"
A bleacherite observed,
"A drop just hit me on the nose.'
woman said, unnerved.
And sure enough, the pitter pats
Of rain began to fall,
It didn't hurt the players much,
And they still chased the ball.
But drizzle grew to great downpour,
The rain came down in sheets,
The game was stopped and most the
fans,
Were washed clear off their seats.
The players all in wild dismay,
Dashed off the we'll drenched field,
And each sought shelter where he
could,
Beneath whater would shield.
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Il see the belligerents are calling
out the oldest reservists."
should be compelled to fight"
why not? They are used to 1t"
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The Slabville pitcher ambled up.
His pardon for to beg,
He said he didn't mean to hit
Poor Jimmie on his peg.
Come on, play BALI" the umpire
cried
And Jimmie Gray arose,
And brushed little dirt from off
The tip end Of his nose.
He hobbled off to take his base
With an offended air,
Although there was suspicion,
That Jimmie didn't care.
There was a man on every base.
Pohonkians' hopes went up.
Their rooter friends imagined that
They might yet get the cup.
Brave Vic O'Brien with a lunge,
Shot one out into left,
Which Ryan muffed and Pohonk' s
gang
All howled as II bereft.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-24
list Half 5th Timing.

list Half 5th fnning.
Young Ducky Brown for the Pohonks
His place at bat now took.
The Pohonk rooters stamped their
feet
The grandstand fairly shook.
He slammed a fly into right field,
Which Smokey Sam let fall,
And didn't half an effort make
To recover the ball.
In consequence of which young Brown
Got round to second base.
The rooters yelled: "A few like that
Will put us in the race"
Wright whispered low to Captain
White,
And then on his advice,
He hit a slow one towards first,
Making a sacrifice.
Shrimp Clark sent one down to the
fence.
It was a perfect beaut.
Brown scored. of course, while Clark
around
To the third base did shoot.
Old Slippery Smith flied one to short
Which Freckled Mike held fast;
Then railroaded it across to Simrms,
Who nailed Clark to the mast.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-24

The lightning flashed, the thunder
rolled,
The grandstand creaked and shook
The umpire ran beneath the stand.
And sought sheltered nook.
1t was indeed a fearsome scene.
The women screamed and cried.
It was the worst downfall in years.
And no one that denied.
Continued Meet Week.)
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-24

2nd Half 5th Inning.
Lets sew this game up fast and
tight"
The Slabville's captain cried.
And gave each man to understand.
On him their hopes relied.
Tubs Ryan had his eye with him,
And got pass on balls.
The deafening roar that Siabvllle gave
Sounded like waterfalls.