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The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-01-09

n"HrfF srfsf'T h1a gKTcvFT aaeW ~
sniDss People who syant,t 10 know exaotlv
issn now things sare, gofngrwpnder whtrher
the censors OF news are enlfyted as
'rn' three nnbntts men, Or III, serve I'm The,
90 9h2 Tf the waf.'o~r go ,rbr-s IT.
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The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-01-09

THERE'S one thing !, that bale, \
headad mnasought to be tkankfafsfor.i
hnd khatas that his thair int red
EssAf9l}4 u al ~ =. .xsl - NJ tfs
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-01-09

Whatever happens.e let u.s. all hope,
that 10 harm WIN befali. the Mona,
Ississs1 thsI' af- 1uodG srr TN,.,, -
NNT- strafraaar.r -. -
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-01-09

Tile, ,spiahssEs from me aif lsoa new
NUISANCE Of 'mnSoaefh WaFFafs7 : IF n
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-01-09

fossibfy the ffext'fasfIionable dance
WIFI be fke sg66sestep ".rea ~ s,c.
tNSPf Sntfptyo lptt,na
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-01-09

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES famine, is not
causing any great popular distress ~
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-01-09

.Edfopen has no ARMY rof tfiee unerh-
plS Sys 9pr any pnempl6y ed armies. a
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-01-09
Almost any man can put up good
front II he is well backed up.

Sometimes love at first sight goes
Jtpne blind Immediately afterward.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-01-09

'''fn'-ur,w,Df 91' 80 pP0V WV1T- al. -
mere never was war that involved
inrsqnnaRN hNphens as the prevailing
sstcoRnacts In Europe, There's, an idea
sneleaN call it,the Hyphenated, war.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-01-09

~ t@'' 'JNt anime G1 tvp
AND remembers yOuf smust not put
on your christmas shopping too late.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-01-09

- ihie-' NhfVaN qE' - ertsut g.,
,Eueepa esaecially needs g. heavy i'm.
portatacn OF ,peaceirya9 t..p .ro $50
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NOTICE

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Survey No. 1928, January Lode
Y. S. Land office, Carson City, New.
Deco. 81, 1914.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-01-09

Nahpax, cares 1 BSasgS, much 'snbonpodnt
az h0ystfH has, s,e,s a., = /" w.. ,a'7
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-01-09

Mah'sS strongest arguments ares
made while he keeps the battered sidss
pf hif bread tpss sws}ss ~
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-01-09
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LEWIS n. BEAS0N,, Editor e. Mgr.

y'HIIt5 sFf 20 istr:rn .
What must Mars think Of the toings
In fEuropA ?noifEnisS sHt No sat -sxct
sc MttrrqnN 1armsnn,r .nn....
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-01-09

es. 81 cups. 50 saucers AZ sauce dish
es, 90 tea spoons. IS table spoons. 80
knives. 50 forks. pitchers assorted
sizes. ? butcher knives. meat saws,
one cleaver, one axe, II large platters
SIX medium platters. one hatchet, one
buck saw, one coffee pot, one meat
grinder. three oval milk pans. five
round milk pans three 5-gaIIon pots
Two 3-gaIion pots. two 40-gaIIon pots.
three I-gallon pots. three coffee pots
khrSs, tea pots. seven. 1Tyi9g,. pans, six
'bretH pans, tnree milk PANS one { sitgh-
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pot 5wo iron bed tfz olt0~ re8inine
one-sssaing tableaane sdebqM els gla 5
water pitcher, one nlckie plated waite
bottle, one nickle plated coffee pero-
lator, two thermo bottles. one batl
tub and toilet accessories. one wicker
arm chair, one dresser, one dresser
stand. one wall phone, two water
boilers. three lamps. one rug, one car
pet sNl0. one cook range, one kitchen
cabinet one small set Dishes one chat
ing dish, two alcohol geperating stoves
or heaters, one set cooJiIIg. 4lepsHSs one
brass bed with springs ana ;hEfes3. one
palr blankets, one bed sireseEI pillows
! sheets oioI pillow sIipI IL w 4 F>ins,
quits, one double bedsteadS ana spring
one double mattress, one washstand one
lamp, distlllate tanAs, one 5-ton Howe
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Mine signals for sale at the Record
office.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-24

Il have made my plans. My own regi-
ments will be faithful The regiments
of the king are none too faithful The
banditti of the desert are with u.s. To
morrow there will be a new king in
Gretzhoffen, and that king will be-
Frederick the First"
Kitty slipped from the room. The
hall was empty. An instant later she
was out OF the great entry and passing
to her car.
to her room. Here was somewhat to
be done. She knew the plot now-all
was plain as to the intentions of Fred
erick in regard to the kingdom of
Gretzhoffen and to the monarch who
held the throne.
"Your majesty" she wrote in her
rolling hand now, "the young Ameri-
can so much honored by your gift
which is returned to your care at mid
night tonight-has by chance learned
of plot to injure your majesty and to
injure the kingdom of Gretzhoffen as
we'll Trust her Ia explain when OPP
portunity shall come. Meantime have
the word of one who is solicitous for
ytur safety. Drink no wine. Beware"
Once more she telephoned to the
bureau of telegraphs, called for mes
senger. and sent her simple missive to
the king.
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at 1t she saw face thrust out-a face
upturned towards her.
"Roleau!" she exclaimed. Can it
be possible? Roleau, help mel" Kitty
extended her arms appealingly. Il am
a prisoner here-they have locked me
in-there is no way out. Help mel"
Roleau's own presence in the palace
she did not at the moment undertake
to explain. AS matter OF fact. he
had but that day come in from the
camp of the banditti. where he had
been detained.
Wait" he cried 81 will show you"
An iron grating, with the stairs of
a fire escape, led down directly in
front of Roleau's window. He came
out upon this, braced his legs across,
and back under the rail, and held out
his mighty arms.
Jump" he cried; 'it is safe"
An instant later she was on the iron
grating and into the window, and Ro-
leau, gaunt, unshaven. smiling, her
friend and rescuer had led her to the
door.
Come" he said, and without paus-
ing for any discussion, he hurried out,
she following.
1T is late. Roleau." whispered Kitty
back to him 1T is eleven o'clock
The king goes to the great ball at
midnight Hurry. l must be there.
Quick,"
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the world who wished him TO drink
wine. Why? Who was that person?
Might it not be this man here-Count
Frederick-the man whom really he
feared? If so. would not feigned in
toxication serve well to discover the
others nature?
Reasoning thus. King Michael with
small exertion of histrionic art man.
aged to give an excellent imitation to
his friend of a monarch far gone in
wine. Frederick. pleading fatigue and
thirst, piled him farther. and Michael
apparently yielded. using still such
arts as served him for the time be-
ing.
When, not too long before the APP
pointed hour Of midnight. Frederick
left the palace, he left behind him as
he was assured, monarch hopelessly
fuddled.
So the tights famed on at all the
windows of the Winter palace.
Suddenly the music broke, crashed
and swept into the national air. A
murmur went about, The king. The
dancers FASTENED back to the sides
of the room. All eyes turned toward
the great entrance
Under the festooned flags, escort
ed by his uniformed officers, himself
wearing all his decorations and CARRIED
as king should be. there appeared
King Michael of Gretzhoffen.
The hour of midnight struck. The
eyes of more than one man on the
great dancing floor-including those
of Count Frederick of Gretzhoffen-
looked at the king amazed. Here was
no staggering monarch, maudlin in his
cups, come to make a spectacle Of
himself before his people. No, he
walked straight as any. And behind
him from the street there came not
welcome, of confidence pitiful ex-
preston of people willing yet long
er to endure king.
At the kings side, her hand on his
arm, there walked the figure of tall
and beautiful woman, arrayed-as
were all those others present--in a
costume of black and white-a tall
young woman whom not many of those
present recognized A few passed the
word, The American
The music of the royal anthem
ceased. An instant and the orchestra
broke out once more in the sensuous
strains of southern waltz. King
Michael as yet did not dance, but he
gave word that the ball should pro-
ceed A uniformed officer of the court
now approached Count Frederick as
he stood not far removed from the
royal presence.
Monsieur, the count" said he de-
ferentially, Il have had for some
hours in my possession this package
which | have not opened 1t is marked
to be presented to his majesty at mid
night here. Do you think it should be
delivered?"
Even as they spoke the king him
self, accompanied, in accordance with
his request. by the young woman who
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-24
CHAPTER XII.
Before the Ball.


In her hotel, albeit something of a
subject of gossip, as she herself could
not but know, Kitty felt herself at
least safe from any such occurrences
as of late had been her lot. Roleau
still was missing.
It was the morning of the great
black and white ball when Kitty, her
gown finally in her own possession,
stood before the tall mirror in her
rooms to give it its final proving.
The case on her dressing table now
held but a few simple rings and
brooches, tri1ing things which had
been given her or which from time
to time she had purchased for her
self
The only thing of value which lay
upon the table was something which
she most wished to conceal, and not
to display. The broken coin-how
could she make sure that it would be
safe?
Kitty swiftly conceived plan which
she fancied would afford greater safe
ty for the cherished coin. There was
at hand no machinery of ceremony,
even had she been familiar with it.
THE simplest way is the best" said
she to herself, her lips compressed.
She sat at her desk and inclosed
the broken coin in a double sheet OF
paper. Upon one sheet she wrote
these few words:
Your Majesty. the young American
woman so honored with this gift asks
It's safekeeping for little time"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-24
CHAPTER XIV.
The Ballroom.


In his own apartments that evening
Michael the king had passed the time
in somewhat preoccupied fashion. Left
alone, and hence unhappy in his coun-
sells, he welcomed the announcement
of the chamberlain who advised him
of the presence of the Count Sachio of
Grahaffen, who wished to pay his COM
pliments to the king
Come then, my dear count said
Michael to him. you are very well
come at this hour. You will have
glass of our own vintage have a
cask OF Lucoyen which is quite worth
while"
with all my heart" said Count
Sachio.
The attendant removed the cork
from the bottle reverently, poured
slowly, gently. the amber fluid into
the tall glasses upon the table. 1t was
at that moment that King Michael be-
thought him of certain message
handed to him but left until now un-
opened. He frowned as he looked at
the word, irreyerent when addressed
to royalty, and urging haste. I'm
portant Is it so? What shall do,
my dear count? Throw it away?"
Count Sachio cast glance upon the
inscription.
Your majesty said he. ut is in
the hand of a lady. BY no means
throw away any letter a woman
writes to you-and by no means write
one yourself Am l not good coun-
sel?" :
Smiling, King Michael broke open the
small hotel seal, frowning as he did so
at what seemed to him undue familiar
ity on the part OF someone, he knew
not who. But as his eyes ran over
the few lines of the message his ex-
preston suddenly changed. The words
remained deeply written on his mind.
Your majesty young Ameri-
can drink no wine"
Count Sachio looked on respectfully,
his glass arrested, naturally venturing
no comment. King Michael made no
effort to turn the conversation. He
left his wine untasted,
Indeed, our people also are grow
ing in audacity," went on Count Sachio
presently. But | pledge your maj
esty long and happy reign" He
raised his glass and waited.
Drink heartily, good Count Sachio,"
said King Michael CAS- for myself,
have dined but lately, as said The
doctors say dreadful things to me.
You excuse me?"
He had poured but small portion
in his own glass, and raised his hand
against more.
Sachio was Obliged to admit to
Count Frederick, whom now he early
sought, that he doubted the full sue
cess of his errand.
Leave him then to me-" ex-
claimed Frederick-"he never falls to
do as ask Make ready for the ball
time presses now. | myself will
hasten to see the king before he leaves
for the winter palace"
Frederick, making urgent excuses
now to enter the apartments of the
king after his arrival, found the mon
arch in the same apartment, stolidly
regarding the now empty bottle of
wine.
A certain idea came to the brain
of Michael, the king, as he now ac-
knowledged the visit of Count Fred
erick at so late an hour. If this
message had warned him not to drink
wine-then there must be someone in
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[HE BRoKEN(QIN
| sImy Of Mystery and Adventure
b. s'' EMERSON HOUGH M
Z r,om the Scenario W "
E!p['AlI 'C CUNARD s sss~ss,s

dispose your majesty wholly to the
good of his people?"
Precisely. 1t is as I would have
said it. mademoiselle. You Americans
are extraordinary"
Kitty took from his hand the broken
bit of metal and regarded it thought
fully
Il thank you more than can tell.
your majesty" said she, soberly. ut
shall be my mission to find out for
your people the uncompleted message
of this coin"
A silver bell sounded afar in the
hall, announcing the approach of a
servant. An official of the palace en-
tered and stood motionless near the
door.
What then. Andreas?"
The Count Frederick of Gretzhof-
fen; the Count Sachio of Grahaffen."
Let them enter, Andreas."
Both gentlemen bowed deeply as
they entered and each kissed the
royal hand respectfully. Kitty ig-
NONAl 0dCHlO OOW0Q Out
coldly to Count Frederick.
Count Frederick, in whose mind
seemed to linger but scant remem-
brance of any unpleasant scenes in
which he had figured, smiled now. and
after the American fashion, as he
fancied, held out his hand.
Kitty could not refuse it. Quickly
she shifted the broken bit of coin
from her right hand to her left
quickly, but not so quickly as to es-
cape the keen eyes of the man who
faced her now
Count Sachio, you are welcome
from your kingdom to ours l believe
you have never heard of the young
American of distinction who has come
among us of late-you have not met?'
Kitty looked calmly at the count
and made no reply.
Pas encore, votre majestic" replied
Sachio in the common language used
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-24
CHAPTER XIII.
A Prisoner.

- FTISOHSTs
Having dispatched her messages,
Kitty Gray sat alone once more in her
room. There came to her mind once
more the reflection that now she had
not even one portion of the broken
coin. AS to that which had gone to
the king, she felt fairly sure that she
might regain 1t. AS to that which had
been taken from her by force by Count
Frederick, she was far as ever from
its possession.
"The simplest way is the best, said
she once more. 'I'll go back there
again"
Il was not so fortunate as to find
monsieur the count at home before. :"
she explained to the attendants who
met her at the door.
Monsieur the count has gone out
but now"
A sudden resolution came to Kitty's
mind even as sudden flush came to
her cheek.
80? Then I will wait his coming.
If you please, the apartments Of mon
sieur the count"
The man left her, and she closed the
door An instant later she was at work
turning over the articles on the
dresser, peering here and there, look
ing this way and that-and unsuccess-
fully.
But meantime the attendant who
10 loft hnF. onvin4rc RI hn Of cnruipn
to his master, sent out posthaste to
summon Count Frederick to his re-
turn. He met the count himself, and
yet another attendant upon the point
of entering the palace. The newcomer
was talking to the count excitedly.
''Excellency, l tell you the woman
is outwitting you. She sent her half
the coin this very morning-sent 1t to
the king by special messenger. saw
it, felt 1t in the envelope, / am sure.
There is some plot afoot. And l
brought the news as soon as possible,
but have searched for you long"
Come" said Frederick, and he
fastened the more when he met the
messenger advising him of Kitty's
presence in the palace.
Her search still uncompleted, Kitty
heard footsteps approaching, and
turned desperately like some trapped
animal. There was no escape-the
narrow window, as she knew, was two
stories above the court below. And
even as she stepped to the door she
met there the smiling, sardonic face
of Count Frederick himself
The honor is mine, mademoiselle!"
said he with icy politeness. True, l
had not expected YOU"
Shamefaced, confused, for once I'M
able to make any explanation. Kitty
could but stand and stare at him. An
instant later she heard the click of the
lock and the passing of footsteps in
the hall once more. She was alonel
She was prisoner!
She sat alone. helpless, unanswered
in spite of her pounding on the door
her cries for help, until she was utter
ly weary-until the shades of night
came.
She looked at her watch. The hour
was approaching eleven. The great
black and white ball was now in prog
ress at the winter palace across the
city.
She went to the window and looked
out into the night All the court was
dark-save one window directly below
her on the opposite side, fifteen feet
below, ten feet across the narrow
courtway. Even as she looked down
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clined to activity. This psychology is
complex in its nature and Involves
pretty much the whole human system.
First off, the person knowing that
he does not have to turn out in the
morning relaxes completely when ne
goes to bed and sleeps without any
nervous strain Naturally he wouio
get enough if he went to bed at
reasonable hour by the usual rising
time, but instead of that he continues
in a delightful doze. This is induced
by the Sunday stiffness. The usuai
disturbing morning sounds are absent
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-24

tiful hazard? Despite it's outward ugli-
ness. a carcass at the bottom OF the
sea. a mangled body rotting in de-
serted trench, does it not captivate the
imagination? Extinction, maybe;
blotting out, that complete and dream
less peace from which there is no
awakening, or yet-new life, new leaf
TO suit the newer day. A chance to
mend the broken shard. the rebirth OF
old enthusiasms. illusion recreated,
the larger aspiration. the fuller life-
After all, what a gamble with unseen
forces death is! incidentally. how
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-24
MEAN TRICK ON NEWLY WEDS
Railroad Butcher" Caused Them to
Sit Apart While They Were on
Their Honeymoon.

"You know Carl G. Fisher, president
of the speedway and Indiana Dixie
highway commissioner" says the In
dianapolis News. well, way back in
the years when he was younger Carl
was a peanut on the ]. NJ. & |. rail-
road. That is, he sold the passengers
things they didn't want for prices they
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-24
Old Sport of FaIconry.

Falconry is an ancient sport 1t ap-
pears to have been known in China
1000 years ago. and at an equally
early date in the valleys of the Nile
and Euphrates. The references to it
in Aristotle, Pliny and Martial are
definite. 1t was probably introduced
into England from the continent in
the ninth century and was followed
there down to the middle of the seven
teenth century with greater ardor
than any other sport, even than fox
hunting. Falcons we're allotted to men
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-24

lived largely. Then, the full measure
of earthly experience having been
lived. eternal values established and
the divine in US unfolding daily, II
holds the yet richer promises ana e1-
pectation in that continuation we nope
for and of which we know SO ilttie'
Change. growth, the opportunity 10
live more largely, and yet more peau-
tifully. In the other event, the iiiu-
sions of life all gone, its futinties
weighing us down, the pitcher broken
at the well, and the final WEAKNESS
at hand. is death not great and peau-
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never had paid anywhere except on the
train. But he was very good little
news butch and was very attentive to
the passengers.
Zone day bride got aboard Carts
train with her husband. They were. as
Harry Lauder would say, bound on
their hinnymin' Carl saw at a glance
that they were new in travel as well
as matrimony. So, as they climbed
the steps, Carl. standing on the plat
form, took charge of them.
"'Gents to the right, ladies to the
left, said the attentive Mr.. Fisher.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-24
VI As AN ADVENTURE
|said to Men,. en- Remark That Is
Cbs nave Been Made by

fles Fr rSal' We tsar death?" said
LusitaBis Now York. aboard
WOMAN Omaha as he gave his Iife-beIt
iure tba, Il is The greatest ad.
Is ver 1'( 4, can come to one" The
lenan 20, .'a,Ilellge 10 an American
iaure 'a 9n5 aaalty. Death an
and SO tits when one has
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-24

and the consciousness is not aroused.
1.-THE person isn't sleeping, he is
merely unable to pull his energies to-
gether and wake up. He is auto-in-
toxicated, doped or anything you want
to call it. His nerves are taking a
much needed rest through mental or
psychical influences effected by psy-
chical and physical causes. That's
plain enough, isn't it?'
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-24
Threats EXPLAINED.

Mrs. Exe-My husband got letter
today saying something dreadful would
happen If he didn't send the writer a
sum OF money.
Mrs. Wye-My husband gets dunned
for his bills, too.-Boston Transcript.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-24

brave and how beautiful must have
been, must still be a soul which, un-
der such circumstances, could have ut
tered a sentiment so exalted. To go.
not like quarry slave, but to wrap
the draperies of the deep about one
and lie down peacefully-isnt it fine?
Isn't it the quality that belongs Pc
culiarity to American manhood Tom
Bodine in the Paris (Mo.) Mercury.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-24

"And in they went, Mr.. Newlywed
taking seat to the right of the aisle,
his bride to the left. They rode thus
all the way to Louisville, each con
WINGED that Quaker Westinghouse
methods we're an abomination when
exercised on railroad trains"