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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-09

treasure. myself have been in that
room. l have been beneath the walls
KNOW the very place where that
secret is concealed. Look. we have
all the coin-and even il this half is
counterfeit, their half, the true half
though 1t be, is no more than half.
They cannot read the riddle of their
own treasure, and yet we know it,
VINO, then, has won this battle?
Riches are needful for any king. With
out the secret which we ourselves
mold, what may they hope? No, not
all is yet lost, your majesty"
The old king turned upon him his
burning eye. Count Sachio," said
he, you have disappointed me time
and again regarding yonder coin; yet
after all, OF all my noblemen, you
have been the most successful. for
surely you brought to US the secret.
That is true. At one time we had all
the coin. Long we have had half the
coin. Today we held it all in our DOS.
session, and we still hold it. Bring
me the coin. 1 want to examine both
halves once more with my own eyes,"
1T is well, your majesty. / will go
get both halves, we will compare
them"
Count Sachio fastened to the room
where on his return from the battle
held he had changed his dusty apparel.
His tunic AID trousers lay where he
had left them. Evidently his orderly
had fed.
Count Sachio took up the trousers
and thrust hand into a pocket. He
knew where he had kept the coin, in
his little leather folding portemon-
male. But he withdrew his hand and
looked at it curiously. The blank look
on his face remained as he felt quick
ly in other pockets of the same gar
ment, as he searched nervously
through every pocket of the tunic
which he had discarded.
When Count Sachio returned to his
king he was in deep pallor; conster-
nation sat on his face.
Wen, well, Sachio!" demanded that
monarch, testify, "You have on your
face now the same look which have
learned to know. But surely you have
not failed. Come. let me see it."
Il cannot, your majesty. 1t is
gone!"
Gone? Yet you had it?"
Eyes, your majesty. Both halves-I
had them both. You yourself gave
them in my keeping on the field.
was responsible for them, that is true
But, see here where l hid them-ev-
erything is empty now. They have
been taken away by someone. And
who could have known of it?"
A silence fell upon the group.
"Stay!" added Sachio little later
there was a man, prisoner, who
was brought to me just before our re-
treat began-the man named Roleau."
Find that mani" said Cortislaw,
| coldly, returning a savage eye upon
Sachio.
The prisoners taken by the Grahof-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-09
GATHERED FACTS

France yearly consumes seven gal
Ions of beer per capita.
Pearls having an average total
value of 100000 are exported annu-
ally from La Paz. seaport on the Gulf
of California, near the southern end
of Lower California.
The Italian government has made
strict regulations concerning the width
of wheels on wagons and carriages.
The breadth of its wheel depends on
the gross weight of the vehicle.
Japan is such q mountainous coun-
try that it has to resort to intensive
cultivation in order to raise enough
rice. In 1912 it used fertilizers to the
value of more than s104,000,000.
The streets Of Milan are watered
from the electric tram cars. On these
watering cars reservoirs have been
adapted to the platforms, and these
reservoirs are emptied as the car runs,
by means of perforated tubes placed
fan shape at the front ami back of the
car.
The wind in England blows from the
southwest on 112 days during the
year.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-09

ployed into action in regimental front.
the leader cheering his men on into
the charge. They met the advancing
infantry of Grahoffen, many of them
with their rifles unloaded, depending
upon the bayonet-met them, and
rode them down. The line of assault,
unsuspecting this new resistance, re-
coiled and turned.
Kitty had pressed forward behind
the column which now pushed back
the advance of the enemy.
The plan of Count Frederick was
completed. But as to Count Freder.
lex, where was he? She found him
at last, surrounded by a little group
of his men, who supported him as he
lay.
What do you here, mademoiselle? p
said he. Retire at once. This is no
place for you"
you are alive! You will recover!"
Kitty Gray was on her knees beside
him.
Frederick essayeG TO rise, but fen
back for moment. Give me mo
ment's time" said he. Il am not hurt
The shell came close, but my horse
saved ne, suppose. l am but slight
ly wounded. l think it was the shock
Of the explosion. l was dazed for an
instant. Where are my men? Come
let me up!"
Your men are on ahead, Count
Frederick" replied Kitty Gray; "toc
far for you to catch them up now
Come, you must rest. Come with
me-"
With you, mademciselle?" she
heard him say. He staggered to his
| feet.
But now-and her woIuan's heart
admiring ever the strong and reso
lutte, rejoiced to see it-Count Freder
ick's gaze was turned not to her but
toward the front where the fighting
lay.
My men," said he. Look at them
the royal reserves! Who brought
them on? We have won! They are
broken. The battle is ours, after ALI
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-09
TAKEN FROM EXCHANGES

raEraph has been in
military aviator to
. atons and still have
s,, ...a's 2S9 agricultural
,- San Francisco have
prize Iowa took first
.'e contest.
population is about s.
.4 has nearly 100000,
1000 and Roumania g.
Nv. billion dollars worth of
ne are within grasp of
vac. ....a army in Alsace and will
r~o. ...' i.s sion of France if the
so ,'... is -a.i after the war. This
es,. 'saa alone will largely compen
tr,s lance for its huge war expendi-
t Inc deposits are known as
,.o 5s4eaoraoh mines. They are stu
,rnr. vi a straight road from Thanh to
ia. -, ,, Loa4on shops are displayed neck
ba o.5 .'''Sn al hrst appearance seem to
On .,a mary black and gray scarfs; but
snce.a, examination they prove to be
ave mans Of the war operations.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-09

The streams OF water used in ny
draulic mining are said to be so swift
that II one tried to hack into them
with a sword the weapon would fly to
pieces. The water is moving so rap
idlv that il has no time to yield be-
meath the stroke. and in consequence
is like a bar Of iron.
A Kansas City man drove a golf ball
200 yards and across a ditch, hoiing
out to one. during a recent matcn.
Mathematical fends have figured out
that he has one chance in 1,6Oo'oOO Oh
repeating.
Peru was the first nation to ada IN
struction in aviation to its pubic
school curriculum.
A German method for removing
stumps is simpler and less dangerous
than our way. They bore hole IN
the stump and pour into it equal parts
of nitric and sulphuric acids. After
few weeks the largest stump OF haru
wood are eaten by the acid ana easiiy
crumbled with pick.
During the ten-year period ended IN
1909 on all the railroads oil Great
britain and ireland only one passen-
ger was killed for every 1z'ooo'oVo
carried.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-09

there along the water front, giving
this order and that.
In the kings name!" one man
cried.
1t was, indeed, in the kings name,
for now, shallow though was his dis
guise, none less than Cortislaw had
joined Sachio in this last pursuit of
the evasive coins. Hurried inquiry
had convinced Sachio that Roleau had
made his escape in this direction.
AS for Cortislaw he ragged.
1T is nothing, your majesty" re
joined the dauntless Count Sachio.
"All is not ended till all is done. We
shall not let them evade us. Come,
we have craft of our own. Here are
some Of our fast boats. Would your
majesty dare the submarine?"
Il dare anything that another man
dare" rejoined Cortislaw savagely.
Quick, then-order the first boat
ready"
Now in truth the nobleman and his
sovereign were to embark in a novel
nosed craft, with its upright peri
scope. received them. They heard the
hatch closed firm above them, heard
the singing of the air pumps and saw
the gray Opaque wall OF the water, not
below them. but around them, above
them, as at length the craft, obedient
to the command of it's officer, slid out
from its slip into the harbor and head
ed forward after what had been
pointed out to it as its prey.
Part of the time submerged, most of
the time just breaking the surface with
the deck, they sped on.
When at length, with matches open
and access given to the deck, they
sped on. unsubmerged, close upon
their quarry. none of them at first
heard the curious humming which
came on from the rear, none for the
moment saw the vast shape which ap-
preached from behind them and above.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-09

Kingdoms. jealous Of the other, and
rivaling methods of richer empires
than their own, had developed as best
it could each branch of the service
approved in modern warfare. Each
had its little corps Of air craft. each
its miniature navy, its submarines, its
destroyers.
Full details of all this Roleau did
not know. He knew well enough,
none the less, that escape for him lay
by water and not by land.
1t was night when he approached
the wharves along the Grahoffen har-
Dor front. At their anchorage lay the
dim gray bulks of the few battleships
belonging to Cortislaw. At one of the
docks signs of activity attracted him.
A yacht, long, clean-lined vessel, a
thoroughbred in all details, beauti-
fully equipped and apparently well
manned and differed, was getting
ready to set out. Roleau looked at
it closely. It bore the royal ensign.
In truth, it was none less than the
yacht of royalty itself.
Good morrow, SIR" said Roleau to
the captain of the yacht, before whom
he presented himself little later. 81
see you are setting out. Would you
take a passenger, one as anxious as
yourself to leave this placer"
The captain looked at this intruder
for a moment with none too much
favor.
"This boat is not for charter" said
he. I'VE are leaving, it is true, but
we offer no passage for the public"
Nor am / under charter for the
public" rejoiled Roleau calmly. 81
am in high service. None the less,
am ready to pay for transportation
you may be sailing. Ask me not too
many questions, and l will not inquire
of you, my dear captain, why you are
now sailing with the kings yacht"
This bold chance thrust went home.
Roleau suspected now that the cap
tain was sailing under orders of his
own and for reasons OF his own. The
man hesitated now.
well, then," said he, at length, eve
have room, that is true. But as to
refugees"
"CsIl me no refugee!" said Roleau
firmly. Il tell you, l am on business
of importance, and care little where
you go, save only that you take me
hence, can pay"
By this time Roleau was aboard.
The captain neither welcomed him
nor repulsed him. He only shrugged
his shoulders, and accepted some
coins which Roleau placed in his
hand.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-09
CHAPTER LII.
RoIeau, the Spv,

In all these rapid events of the last
few hours Roleau had been left quite
to his own resources. His mistress
had slipped away from him without
his knowledge. Count Frederick was
gone, he knew not where. He guessed
rather than knew that each of them
might be seeking the other. That
meant, according to his reasoning,
that they must be at or near the royal
palace. 1t was thither Roleau at
length turned his own footsteps.
Discovered at last through the notice
attracted by his lack of uniform, he
was halted by an officer, who brought
him forthwith to the commander of
the army, none less than Sachio, who
sat close to the king, watching the
progress of the battle.
General" said the officer to Sachio,
here is a man who was trying to
get through our lines. What shall we
do with him? We think perhaps he
is a spy"
so, fellow, you are here again.
he said, grimly. Il know you, yes,
well enough. We have met more than
once before now l recall you at my
lodging, and elsewhere. What do you
here? Where is she, your mistress,
the young Americana"
"Yonder somewhere, excellency,"
said Roleau, pointing toward the pal
ace.
Take him away lieutenant, and
keep him safe until call for him."
1t was thus that Roleau remained
for a time unobserved, but was ulti-
mately caught in the general rout of
King Cortislaw's armies. 1t was night
when finally the rout ended uLder the
walls of Grahoffen itself
Cortislaw was an old man when he
had started out that day. Since morn
ing he had aged yet dozen years.
Nothing was left to him! The end
of his life's dream was ct hand.
Courses upon all things!" exclaimed
old Cortislaw, at last, sweeping level
glance under his bushy gray brows at
his courtiers. "Once more they have
proved too much for US. 1t was my
one remaining chance"
None dared raise voice against the
wrath of the broken king. After a
time, he went on:
What use, then, Count Sachio, was
their coin, after all? We had it, and
we lost"
Count Frederick told me, your ma
jesty," began Sachio, that what we
had was only a counterfeit. He said
he gave it to the king of Gretzhofen
in a bit of deceit for purposes OF his
own. 1t read the same-that may be
sworn. Its errand should have been |
the same. But as to our victory
look, ii was counterfeit"
YES" said Cortislaw. slowly, count
that not for us. but against US. say
the cursed coin is bewitched-it is in
the service Of Gretzhoffen, not our
own. 1t is the evil spirit Of our own
kingdom, that / will be sworn"
But" said Count Sachio. after
time. the end never is till all is done.
True, we have failed at arms, your
majesty, but after all, that does not
affect the existence of the Gretzhonen
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fen men, more by chance than plan
in their own tempestuous retreat,
had been grouped under loose guard
in the rear compound of the Grahoffen
palace. 1t was with them that Roleau
had been confined. Thither Count
Sachio now turned his steps. Hastily
he inquired of this officer and that, of
this prisoner and that.
Once more the spy Roleau had es-
capped!
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-09
Some Consolation.

After all your biting sarcasm does
not bring true happiness"
NO." confessed evil-minded ]. Full
er Gloom, "but it enables me to worry
the other fellow so much that | feel
tolerably comfortable by comparison"
Judge.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-09
Poor Loser.

Good morning. Dodswaite." said the
first comnuter, after he had settled
himself in a seat and partly regained
lis breath.
Morning, Gadson," said the second
conmuter, somewhat shortly.
You don't seemed pleased to see
me-"
Il should say not When / saw you
running just now ] made a bet with
the gentleman on my left that you
wouldn't catch this train. Drat the
luck! I've lost FIVE dollars"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-09
Too True.

Mrs. Gotham-They say that Ma
poleon's handwriting was so bad tnat
often he could not decipher it HIM
self.
Mr.. Gotham-Well, believe me, there
are a lot of Napoleons of handwriting
around right now, and they are not all
men.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-09
The Specification.

THAT incorrigible gossip, Mrs. Cad
dy, says she wants to talk business
to you"
Il don't doubt it, but it will be ey-
cry body else's but her own"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-09
CHAPTER LIV.
By Air and Water.

BY Air and Water.
Roleau wakened at dawn. The
ripple of water was in his ears. The
yacht was under way. Soon it was
out of earshot of all that went for
ward at the wharves. None aboard
might know what meant the little
group Of men who hurried here and
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-09
How 20 Cut Conversation.

Can you shave me in ten minutes
asked a man rushing into the barber
shop and pulling of his coat.
we'll, yes" replied the German bar
Der. slowly; "but can't tell you all
vol I want t. in dot time, already.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-09
Its Place.

Here's somebody says that Dorpat
is the threshold to Holy Russia.
THAT goes without saying ANY
threshold ought to have the door pat
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-09
The Variety.

What kind of melon is it which
the corporations cut?'
well, judging by the condition OF
their stock, it must be sort OF wa
termelon."
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-09

o,,,. newspaper s T2@an, como finds th 1e
sa .oIg.c35. 4t on WHICH &c the eFo oqdeT
elrosity ana .s .Ipa to go to the pT m
X Of Greeii5a ., he inscription. she Is
9ssggesled, by ARRIVAL n Gretzhofti,ea23
Id and on ,.t S.. chasing the secret
ldvysHI,...s- coin besL-L
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-09

SYNOPSIS.

,+i,n Picture Of the Same Name by the
From the aot.rTsa Film Manufacturing Company.
Arizona republican., 1915-09-04
Profs. Morse and Barnes Plan to Help tn e Ranchers in Apache. Navajo, Coconino and Yayapai Counties

The wonderful agricultural re- sources in Northern Arizona are much less undeveloped than those of South ern Arizona. The University of Ari- zona Agricultural Extension Service is maturing plans whereby the farmers of Northern Arizona will receive bet ter service than evers sbefOre. Prof. Stanley F. Morse, superintendent of Agricultural Extension Service and State Leader, L. s. Department of Agriculture, will make an extended trip through Yavapai Navajo, Coco nino and Apache counties. according to the following schedule. In Navajo and Apache counties he will endeavor to raise funds for putting in a farm advisor. Funds for this purpose have already been allotted by the United States Department of Agriculture, the University of Arizona and the Santa Fe Railroad company, but the counties must appropriate at least 30 per cent of the total funds before a farm ad- visor will be stationed there.
 Professor Morse's work in Yavapai and Coconino counties will be to as- sist the farmers in organizing local associations for social, educational and commercial purposes. There are now 36 local farmers organizations in Arizona.
 Prof. c. W. Barnes, livestock spe-
Arizona republican., 1915-09-04
SHORT BALLOTS MEAN GOOD
 GOVERNMENT

We have got the only governments in the world of business or cities or states or nations that are organized in the
 unavoidable fashion whereby the people
 elect men without competency or train
 ing to one important office after an
 other and even then even if they are
 able and are learning the business. turn
 them out in two or three or four years
 and put other green men in. *
 In ali my study of government in the
 United States for twelve years I have never seen a good government where
 the people directly hay to elect any officials to do tn work of government. never saw a good government where they mad long tickets-the tickets in the European cities are just one name long. The longest ticket a man can vote in the government of Great Britain is three names. You cannot have a long ticket where you have the proper meth ods of organized government. I never saw good government where they have frequent elections. They elect once in five or six years. It is impossible to
 have permanent officials and have them directly elected by the people. Suppose that in railroad corpora tion the people should have a referen- dunn and should vote as to what kind of a bridge should be constructed at some given place, or what kind of loco-
 motives should be bought to be used in some division, or to elect the train dih- patchers and superntendents. and so
 on. Anyone owning stock in that road would sell his stock as fast as he could. It would be impossible for a road to be
 managed under that condition. And ! suppose that some foolish legislature and I have known many-shou1d pass a law that the people Of this town should elect directly themselves their school teachers, do you think it would
 improve your schools? Would you call that good self government? Would you expect to get good schools under that
 method? No, you get the schools you want by securing the appointment of a
 man who has supreme charge of your i schools, and that is the one department 1, of American government that is well
 managed and in some cases as we'll managed as ia any country.-S. s. Me i Cure in the Rotarian.
Arizona republican., 1915-09-04
THE COMPLEAT MISER

J. F. HartZ, of Detroit, the doyen of the American Surgical Trade Associa- ton, said at the fiftieth annual con- vention in New York:
 "'The war has rlited the price of car bolic acid ur to s1.65 a. pound-it sold before the war at cents a pound. The hospitals that use carbolic now have to be as economical and sparing as old Josh Lee.
 "Old Josh Lee was a miser, and he breakfasted every morning on oat- meal To save fuel, he cooked his weeks supply of oatmeal on Sundays. This supply, by the time Saturday came round, was pretty stiff and tough and hard to down.
 "One Saturday morning old Josh found his oatmeal particularly unappe- tizing. It had a crust on it like iron. He took a mouthful of the cold, stiff mixture-then he half rose, thinking he'd had to cook himself some eggs.
 But he hated to give in. He hated to waste that oatmeal. So he took out the whisky bottle, poured a generous glass and setting it before his plate, he said:
 " Now, Josh, if you eat that oat- meal you'll get this whisky; and if you don't you won't
 The oatmeal was hard to consume, but Josh. with his eye on the whisky. named it. Then, when the last spoon full was gone, he grinneG broadly, poured the whisky back into the bottle again, and said:
 r" Josh, my son, I fooled you that time, you old idiot!" "-Washington Star.
Arizona republican., 1915-09-04
EMPIRE SKATERS WILL
 DEFEND CUP AT FAIR

Empire state folks met last night with the president, B. V. smith, of East Culver street.and entertained of ficers of the Pennsylvania society, so that they might plan an outing for the members of the two organizations.
 The picnic was arranged for Sep tember 9, at Riverside and will occur all along the calendar from early af- ternoon until late in the evening.
 While they are meeting, the New Workers made plans to enter this years All States Parade at the fair. and to defend the cup which was won by the handsomest display and biggest turn out last fall. The cup must be won three times in order to become the per manent property of any of the state SO cieties. An important meeting of the officers of the All States Society was rumOred last night.
Arizona republican., 1915-09-04
J. OF 4. EXTENSION SPECIALISTS
 ID WORK IN NORTHERN ARIZONA

cialist of the Agricultural Extension Service, will accompany Professor Morse from Holbrook to Flagstaff to assist the farmers with their livestock problems. Professor Barnes will se- lect certain farmers as cooperating from demonstrators to carry on dem onstrations of profitable methods of handling range bulls. hogs and sheep under his personal direction. The bal ance of his schedule will be made public at an early date.
 The following schedule gives the place. date. time of meeting and local leaders:
 Phoenix, Saturday. Sept. 4. James Armstrong. farm advisor.
 St. Joseph, Sunday Sept. ,, morn ing, Bishop John Bushman.
 Snowflake, Monday, Sept. 6, after noon, President Samuel F. Smith.
 Taylor, Monday. Sept. 6. evening, Bishop Norman A. Brimhall.
 Show Low. Tuesday. Sept. '. after noon, Charles T. Savage.
 Lakeside, Tuesday. Sept. ', evening, Bishop A. P. Larson.
 Springerville, Wednesday. Sept. S, evening. Hon. Fred T. Colter.
 St Johns-- Thursday, Sept. 9, even ing, President David K. Udall, Levi S. Udall.
 Woodruff Saturday. Sept. II, morn ing Bishop l.. NJ. Savage.
 Flagstaff Saturday Sept. II, even ing, Lewis I. Johnson, Willis F.. Berg
 Williams. Monday. Sept. F, morn ing, Bert Eddy, Prof. Cureton.
 Prescott, Tuesday, Sept. IA, after noon. l.. l.. Bates.
 Phoenix, Wednesday and Thursday Sept 15 and 16, James A. Armstrong