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THE YEARS THAT TELL
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 That when the greatest change takes place in boy -.rcn l5 to 25 The ten years between the two ages bring sbou, changes that noticeable there as,sr From . 5 makes little difference 50 far ss sp PesarceS are concerned 1o- does any other decade der one so completely uRrecOguizable
 Ha dropped into tha office the other day-a boy we Id nor seen for len years Al l5 he thin and awk ward, -5 he full rounded and manly, AS boy he ro: especially p-omisins-5ust plain. ordinary. every day hoy who hesiaed when he spoke twisted his eyes away from you ~hea you addressed him. paid little attention his dress and tried escape from your pres snce quickly possible <, 95 he spoke directly. looked you seua-ely the face he spoke careful Q; his apparel and down in chair and talked bus you long you had anything of importance ,alk about The len years had done the business
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PEACE Is COMING.

CT course there is much 70 be done yet never theless we think we can see peace ahead. II we star from the far East. we can see the ferocious and indomni-abIe Russian bear ready 70 squeeze the life out CT Lemberg. With this accomplish ed. | leaves only step 10 Przemysl and with ar accumulated roll ot victories. the latter strong hold will only be 2 uou-htuI for the terrible bear
 Thus bringing Austria 10 her knees and peace 10 the far Eas-. Or the Western front. the allies
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yarn. With this done, peace in Europe will be re stored. Now. with Mexico in the stew pot with one hundred thousand American soldiers as the cover, things look favorable for the coming win ter If the world can induce Seattle to attend to its population ot l. W. W.'S. everything shall be well with the exception of the election of the Republican President. But that need not worry anybody. because he is as good aS elected Yes indeed. the prospect of peace iS bright.
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AN IMPENDING CALAMITY.
N-tCSe- ry

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ON WALKING

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Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-08-03

TT is dark" said Sachio. laughing
lightly, and h%esitating. What Is
there In there?"
1T might he the very torture cham
Der OF old Gretxhoffen. my dear Sa.
chic! It might be the treasure cham.
Der OF the king himself-the old king!
It might be here that were concealed
the treasures Of Gretzhoffen-is It not
true? You know OF them?"
81 have never heard Of them. my
dear Frederick" replied Sachio.
Not 80. my friend. You have half
the coin. It is but counterfeit. The
true half--that half which you sought
in my quarters so feloniously-is in
possession OF another"
"You mean that wench-that Amer
Jean"
1t was that instant that the heavy
hand Of Count Frederick smote him
full in the face. "You shall not men.
tion her!" he growled: and the next
instant he had Sachio by the shout
ders and was thrusting him with all
his power toward the open door. It
had all along been his intention to i'm
prison Sachio here in the torture
chamber.
The NEXT moment Count Frederick
felt at his back the impact Of another
man. The three struggled furiously.
Quick! Shoot HIM" painted Sachio.
"KM him! I cannot last"
II am not armed" cried Ladislaw.
LET me search"
Frederick felt the hands Of his new
enemy feeling at his pockets, search.
ing for some weapon, and rejoiced that
he also at the moment was unarmed.
At least the conflict would be o
even now.
But they were more than a match
for him. Count Frederick felt an arm
throttle him. felt his eyes almost
start from his head, felt his breath
leaving him. Slowly slipping. inch by
inch. he felt himself impelled toward
the open door. Strive as best he
could. he found himself unable to re-
sist the joint attack Of these two des.
perate men.
A moment later he heard the heavy
clang of the door behind him.
He "a alone. He had proved the
victim Of the plan which he had
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-08-03

which provided for the issuance Of re-
vOcnble permits. Because 1t was i'm
possible under that system for an indi-
vidual to be certain of the duration OF
his tenure, many persons showed re-
straInt in muking material improve
ments on the grounds they held. It
was largely because Of this that the
present law wns made. The term per-
mits now granted necessitate the
yearly payment of fees ranging upward
from S. according to the location Of
the ground selected. Persons antIci-
pnting making improvements not In ex-
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-08-03
CHAPTER XIX.
lie Rol S'Amuse.

lie Rol S'Amuse.
It was not often in his muddled life
that Michael had SO full warrant to
give rein to his impulses. He had not
noted the absence of Sachio or Lads
law. After a time. his attendants,
hesitating, told him that a woman was
waiting to be admitted. Her name
was one which came to his brain now
above all others.
Admit her at once, yes-why do
you delay?"
She came before him now. pale,
downcast, almost trembling. Heavy
enough had been the burden Of anx.
iety she long had carried. She had
come to the king, but she sought not
this weak kings comforting. No. she
had come hither in search Of the man
on whom even the king must rely.
"Ah, madenoiselle," he began, half
maudlin, you have come to US at last,
Why were you so absurdly long? We
have grieved for you, and who would
grieve the king?'
"Your majesty" said Kitty Gray,
and half shuddered as she gave the
title, gazing as she did upon the bloat'
ed face OF this man who claimed to be
a king. "Your majesty, you are more
than kind to remember SO uninpor
tant q person." .
"Unimportant! Do not say that
word. Unimportant-when all we have
thought Of was yourself. What has
kept you away?-though l am sure
you came as soon as you could"
"Yes, your majesty. as soon as
could"
"And because you have heard Of
what we have done today, Of how W.
have routed the army of yonder KIM
Cortislaw-it was cleyerly done
mademoiselle. though / do say it."
AND what of him who was witt
you. your majesty"
Whom do you mean? Count Sa
chio?"
Count sachio? Was he here. you
majesty? meant another"
"Ah, always you mean that other
Always he seeks to come between hi
king and his kings DESIRE" said he
complainingly.
"And what Is It that your najest,
~desires?"
why, my majesty desires q man!
things. my DEAR" he replied. in vinouI
liberty. NY majesty desired. q Will
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THIRTEENTH l~NsTALLMENT
CHAPTER XVI.

BY Process Of Elimination.
The weapon of the renegade leader
Blake was aimed steadily enough. But
the fraction Of time in which Roleau
changed the position he had taken
saved the life of N man and cost
that OF another.
1t was the fellow thief, Blake's COM
fade, fresh from the rendezvous. who
fell under the bullet intended for Ro-
leau himself.
Blake sprang forward, cropping I'M
der cover of the smoke, to find the
body OF his enemy. stopped, paused.
sprang back-it was not Roleau, but
his own mar whom he had slain!
Roleau by this time, with no more
than q quick fash Of selfcongratula-
ton at his unexpected safety, had
sprung away. Blake called out to his
followers and started after Roleau. He
did not meet him at the outer open
ing, but ran into the arms Of the band
of gendarmes who had followed Ro-
leau hither.
Seeing the renegade, pistol in hand,
and knowing that he had fired the
shot Just heard. the sergeant seized
upon Blake and disarmed him The
apache leader fought with all the bit
ter desperation of his kind when cor
nered. crying aloud for help. His
cries brought others Of the band. who
joined In the melee, SO that the issue
for . time was in doubt az between
the lawful and the lawless-these last
two factions who were locked In strug
gle by reason Of the fortunes Of the
missing coin.
At this juncture Roleau flung him
self into the conflict. His giant
strength proved such aid that finally
the sergeant and his men had sub
dued not only Blake the leader, but
others of his band. Az for Roleau, he
stood grinninE at the turn of events
and making no further attempt at es
cap. Neither did the officer make
any movement to apprehend him
again.
Come with nee, then. my friend
said tho officer. you have fought
well for me. We shall see what we
shall See"
Wherefore Roleau. no longer under
espionage. went back with the
gendarmes toward the headquarters Of
the prefecture.
Much Of this was noted by Kitty
Gray herself. who arrived upon the
scene in time to witness this not I'm
happy end Of her own quest. Count
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Qruuuist,s Hard Luck.

An amateur p%Oultryman received a
shipment Of fancy perfume atOl1izers
for the holiday trade.
After he had tried n few OH his
friends and has: arranged the stock on
the shelves he went home to say good
night to his hens anu to gather what
eggs had been laid during the day.
He reached into one nest and felt
fur, which Turned out to hp fur of a
genuine willow pussy IN the full flush
and vigor Of young pussyllood.
He says he didn't mind his expert
ence in the chicken coop half so much
as he does the foolish comments Of
business acquaintance who keep talk
ing about "faunal atOmizprs."
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Frederick in turn found his own
errand done. These two likewise
turned toward the Hotel &c Vile.
Monsieur le project" announced
the servant, when at last they had
reached the presence Of that of1cisl.
this man"-pointing to Blake-"hred
on this other mar and tried to kill
him. That IL what l do not under.
sta1d."
The sound of the entrance OF 9th
ers at the office now attracted their at
tention.
Your excellency," announced the
sergeant, these others, the young
Amerfcan-Count Frederick"
The project turned his gaze upon
the new arrivals. himself none too
Vel pleased. He found them but COM
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-08-03

plicating factors here in his own bust.
ness Of finding = victim for the law.
What do you say now to this. sir!'
he accosted Roleau.
Il say now, your excellency. that
yonder thief and leader Of thieves
who tried to kill me. knows al there
Is to be known Of the murder. He can
tell, II he likes. or II he does not like
He wanted there what We wanted
we will call 1t a Jewel that he sought
in her gracious ~excellency's rooms
He guessed that 1t might have value
with persons high in power In this
country. That is why he followed US;
that is why murder was done there
They all sought something. and We
know what it was"
"You are the accused" said the pre-
feet. turning swiftly to Blake. his own
decision made. What have you to
say? Why do you not speak? Con
fess that you know the secret OF yon'
der murder-the motive for which We
ourselves now know. I know you
| Blake. Your band is broken now. How
| do you wish to spend the rest Of your
life-would you purchase . few more
moments at the price OF a confession
of the truth? Perhaps that may be
when you have tasted the dungeon
away from that drug you crave-for q
few hours"
Il will confess" suddenly exclaimed
the king Of the apaches. his face gray
with terror. II will tell you every
thing-only give met"
Then you killed the man in yondel
ROOM"
Blake tried to speak. but only nod
ded. Then at length. hoarsely. 1T 1.
as he said. What can I gain by delay
or by denial? Give me-that! Give
met! / confess 1t ALL"
What was your motive, then
Blake?"
You heard 1t. He told you.
wanted what they had-the coin-th'
Gretzhofen COIN"
LAS to the coin, your honor" brok'
in the deep voice of Count Frederick
at this time, Il submit there is NJ
need of examination of anyone in re
gard to that
The project looked at him, Willing
to punish any who cast slight upor
his power, but knowing himself help
less. Count Frederick smiled icily II
turn.
Shall we three bid you good day
your honor?"
The perfect bowed politely as h
might
Count Frederick only smiled. ant
turned toward the door. He steppet
back, gravely, allowing Kitty Gray tt
pass. After her followed the faithful
Roleau. Frederick smiled again, ant
looked after the two not unhappily
although he saw where the greater al
legiance of his former servant nov
lay.
AT last, Rcleau!" exclaimed Kitty
eagerly. when finally they two wer'
alone at their hotel. I'VE are free, al
Of us-you, and I, and"
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Overrehnement.

William Dean H0wells, the novelist,
was talking about n poet.
"Hls work Is n%verrefined, overdeli-
cate, %Overnice," he said.
I'm short, his work reminds me of
the young husband who said to his
bride, mt the end If the honeymoon:
"'Darling, I'll have to leave you ev-
cry morning hereafter to go to bust
ness; hut, to make the parting less
abrupt, I'll no longer take the s:15
express, as l used to do-Ill take the
500 slow accommodation"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-08-03

the native African JIe Is king--a king
In his own right.
ain this regard, let 1t be affirmed that
20 elephant born In Africa hns ever
aOcilely paced a %bippOdrome stage,
trundled a circus wagon, or taken chill
den for a ride In the park. Those
sleep-walking cattle known to the
American public as elephants come
from India, and r mere bastard
cousins to the king. You may have
seer the African elephant In captivity,
but in subsection. Chain him
to the floor behind iron bars, and after
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GREATEST OF ALL SPORTS
Real Thrills In the Pursuit Of the Afri-
can EIephant-6east Not Afraid
4 Of Anything.

For many reasons the chase Of the
elephant stands at the apex OF sport.
Az q man-killer in open combat he
ranks with the lion and the African
buffalo. he Ia fhe only beast that fears
no other. While he will almost In
yariably run from the scent Of man.
he Is as invariably ready to attack on
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the slightest provocation. Fear does
not exist for him. His overwhelming
bulk, power, speed and intelligence
make him supreme beyond the range
Of rivalry.
AS though this were not enough to
establish his pre-eminence, he alone
carries a trophy which Is one OF the
staple products Of the industrial world.
The value Of ivory rises; 1t new fiuc-
tuates. Nor Is this all. In the mind
Of the East the elephant is intimately
associated with dignity, poinp, pageant
ry and kingship; but 10 the mind Of
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Used Many Deadly Weapons.

She went down into her cellar for q
jar of picked watermelon rind and
what should she find cOiled up on the
floor and ready to strike but a genu-
inc garter snake Of fearsome aspect
and most threatening demeanor. She
killed 1t with no other weapon than a
mop, Il hoe-handle, an old tlat-iron. an
empty crock and n board FROM n
Of the fruit shelves.
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Summer Homes In Federal Forests.

70 promote n more general use OF the
national forest lands for summer home
and recreatiOnal purposes, a federal
law has been put into effect which al
lows the leasing ut nominal fees Of
tracts Of ground Of not more than five
acres for periods up to 30 years. This
plan replaces that hitherto In effect
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-08-03

cess of $1,000 are able to obtain land
permits fro1l district foresters which
are effective for Is years. Other
lenses must sbe approved at Washing
ton. When 1and Is to be used for ho-
tel or resort purposes the application
Is accompanied by the plans, speclica-
tions, and estimated cost Of the build
ings to be erected and improvements to
he made.-R'Opulnr Mechanics Maya
zine.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-08-03

Kitty Gray, Newspaper woman, nnds In
. cur1o shop half Of . broken coin, the
mutilAted Inscription on which arooses
her curiosity and lead her, at the order
q her managing editor. to 30 to the prtn-
ctpality Of Gretxhoffen to piece out the
story suggested by the inscription She Is
followed, and on arrival In Gret1honen
her adventures while chasing the secret
Of the broken coin begin.
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CHAPTER xLvHH.
In the Torture Chamber.

In the Torture Chamber.
Count Frederick heard them ap.
proach the door. and darted around
the nearest corner. He knew which
way Sachio would go, and gave him
time to establish a lead.
sachio went straight enough for a
time, guided only by his sense of di.
rection. but at length he halted. con,
fused in the passageways which ram,
flied ard spread this way and that. 1t
was at that moment that Frederick.
himself surprised, came upon him sud.
denly. The two stood for half an In.
slant, facing each other.
my dear Frederick" exclaimed
Sachio, looking his man fair in the
face with that courage which had
more than once stood him in such
good stead. How fortunate! l was
Just on my way on an errand of the
king"
Il know something Of the ways be
low here" said Frederick. Il have
been here often. Perhaps between us
we may discover what you seek. In
view Of what 30 recently has passed
It would be easier for you to be oul
enemy than our friends 1t not true
dear Sachio?"
Sachio made nc reply. They walked
forward, descending, advancing into
the darker portions Of the subter
ranean passages.
"By the way, my dear Sachio," said
Frederick, at l%ength-he had sachic
Just slightly by the arm. and walked
abreast Of him, b there might be moi
sudden treachery-"there IL q room
yonder where we have long bidder
| our medieva, armor of this palace
| Would you like to g 1t? 1t is just be
| You'd"
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ten years he Is still quick to throw
muck In the face Of the man that jeers
Mt hlm."-George Agncw Chamberlain
In Century.
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Naturally,

"a policeman ought to be able to
get on any trail"
"HOw sO?"
Don't you always associate a cop
per with a Scent?'
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More Like It.

"I'm the Cinderella of this home"
"Since we live In a fiat" responded
her husband, "sny rather the Kitchen
ettie, my charlottesville Courier
Journal.
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Most particular women use Red Cross
Ball Blue. American made. Sure to please.
At all good grocers. Adv.
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"And his excellency, lie Comte Fred.
erick."
well, yes. himself as we'll, then.
Nor am / sorry that 10 true. ] fancy
perhaps I may have been unjust to
him. He has done much. after oil, for
me. his enemy"
what, you, his enemy?" grinned
Roleau. Not in the least. Au con.
traire. mademoiselle!" Z.
"Tais-toi!" exclaimed Kitty, her
color rising ono more.
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CHAPTER XVII.
Arms.

Dispersed under the wrath Of their
savage sovereign. the courtiers Of Ora.
hofen were cudgeling their wits to
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The ret( sumnch blossoms make a
tart drink.
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CHAPTER L.
The Battle.

The Battle.
Sachio and Ladislaw, as may be
guessed, allowed no grass to grow I'M
der their feet as they fastened toward
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SYNOPSIS
COPYRIGHT. 1oI5. 80 WptS

From the Motion Picture Drama OF the Same Name Produced b
Universal Film Manufacturing Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-09

MICHELE RUrIGLANo-lufss Hard ~ 50.
,,o;rtsd water D. Bryant receiver Tor nicn. :
Rniisll,no. grocer a, CSC Crescent I" Iiahinties
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-09
Marks in Sham Advance.

Mark exchange rose sharply yester-
day. checks, according TO one report,
selling at as high as 7732 cents for
four marks. They closed al n, where
they showed = gain of 2@s cents in
comparison with the close on Monday.
Ono international banking house, which
has been known IS d heavy seller Of
marks, was reported to be out Of the
market Whether its action was in''u-
enced hv -ugce. ions from Berlin can
not. o. course. DC known. Neither is
there any knowledge Of just what
means are being employed outside o.
Germany. II any, TO give more favor
able appearance to mark exchange II
this country. There was an unverltied
report that gold had been sent to Hol-
land from Berlin TO better the German
exchange there; another that gold had
been sent 10 Denmark, where its effect
on exchange was not apparent In the
local market il seems as though re
cent advances in marks derived their
strength Is much from short covering
operations as from anything else, eX-
cept the forbearance Of bankers in not
adding 10 the supply