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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-20
ASK BANK RECEIVER
Paisley & Sons Three Banks Fail to
Stem Heavy Withdrawals.

Chicago, Sept. 20.-Application for
receiver for three private banks OPP
Grated by w. H. Paisley & Sons was
made today by the owners as a result
of recent failures of half a dozen pri-
yate banks Heavy Withdrawals of
deposits made the action necessary, It
was said The deposits in the three
institutions total s2S5.000 and every
dollar will be paid. officials said
Groups of depositors gathered in
front of the banks when they failed
to open for business but there was no
disturbance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-20
HOW THEY GO SHOPPING DURING STRIKE

Since the beginning of the great
traction strike in New York the
autoped. the latest single passenger
motor vehicle, has been more promi-
nent in the streets of the city thar
ever before. The young woman seer
in the picture did not permit the
strike to stop her shopping tour, ant
she made her inspection of the stores
on her autoped. Many persons trave
to work on them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-20
Arrest Tiffaax,s son-in-Law.

Oakland, Cal. Sept z0.-Arthur N
McAdams, under arrest for the theft
OF an autono bile robe, today stated he
is a son-in-law of Tiffany, New York
jeweler Clippings found in his pock-
cts, show he created a stir in Los An
geIes society by an elopement with a
social fayorste and by reason of ''sIl-
heutte dances" performed by lightly
clad misses before the windows of an
exclusive seminary in the glare of the
spotlight of the young mans automo-
bile
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-20
Pine-Tar Relieves a Cod.

DR. Bells Pine-Tar- Honey contains all
the soothing elements of the pine forest
1t heals the irritated membrane, and by
its antiseptic properties loosens he
phlegm, you breathe easier. and what
promised to be severe cold has been
broken up. For that stuffed-up feeling.
tight chest or sore throat take a dose of
Dr. Bells Pine-Tar- Honey and prevent a
wearing. hacking cough dragging through
the winter. At your Druggist, 25c-Adver-
tisement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-20
Dynamite Kills Wei Digger.

Johnstown, Pa, Sept. 20.-One man
was killed and two injured, one seri-
ously, when dynamite they were using
in the sinking of a well near Nicktown
let go.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-20
COURT OF HONOR DANCE

Don't miss the big dance Friday
night at Moose hall, given by the Court
of Honor for members and invited
friends. No lodge meeting. Music by
Doel and Lobach. Non-members 25
cents couple.-Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-20
Yeggs Crack p. O. Safe.

Des Moines, Ia. Sept. 2O.-Safe
crackers blew the safe at Polk City
postoffice early today, escaping in an
automobile with 5000 in stamps and
500 in currency.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-20
Breaks Leg Cranking Car.

Kansas City, Mo, Sept 20.-Walter
Aliens leg was broken when he
cranked his motor car with the gear
in high" The car lurched and
knocked him down.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-20
COOL, DRY WEEK
Light Frost Over Kansas Did
Only Slight Damage.
Fall Flowing and Seeding i'm
Progress, Says Report.

Continued cool but sunshiny wealth
er was general over Kansas this week
with only a few showers, most of
which occurred in the southern part
or the state, according to the sum-
mary of weather and crop conditions
IN Kansas for the week ending Tues
day. issued today by the weather bu-
reau Light frost was reported from
nearly all parts on the 18th and
heavy frost in a few extreme northern
counties but practically no damage
was done.
Except in some western counties
the moisture in the ground was suf-
flclent to start pastures in fine shape
and enable fall blowing to make good
progress. Most of the ground is now
ready for seeding and in the western
part of the state from a fourth to
half the wheat has been sown but in
the central and eastern parts this
work has barely begun as there is a
tendency among farmers to hold off
until the fly free dates Volunteer
wheat is making good growth in the
Danger of Frost
Corn cutting is still in full blast in
the northern counties but has been
practically finished in the southern
part of the state. Silos have been
filled in all parts, In some south
eastern counties corn is reported to be
dry enough for husking.
The outlook for a yield of grain
from the sorghum crops is not good
Besides showing considerable injury
FROM drouth they are behind the sea-
SOL and in many places it will REQUIRE
from month to six weeks before the
bulk OF the crop will mature suffi-
GENTLY to be safe from frost The
average date of the first killing frost
in fall varies from September 81 in
the northeastern counties to October
% in the southeastern.
Alfalfa now growing nicely iY, al
parts with good prospect for an
other cutting in many places. Gener-
ally this cutting will be used for a
seed crop, with a prospect for a fair
yield.
The broom corn crop is reported to
be about half pulled in some western
counties and will be a fairly good
c1oI.
Apple harvest is general in the coun-
ties that produce this fruit in COM
a good yield is considerably below the
average and in the Arkansas valley
the quality is generally poor.
Report From Washington.
Washington, D. c., Sept. 20.-Late
corn was injured by frost in the
northern portion of the corn area and
in part of the eastern, but the bulk of
the crop is beyond injury. Cutting has
made rapid progress. In the south con-
ditionS favored late corn.
Flowing for winter wheat is mostly
progressing well, but was delayed by
dryness in portions of the middle Mis-
sissippi and Ohio valleys. Seeding is
progressing in the more northern por
tions. Threshing is nearly completed,
but there was some delay caused by
rain in Minnesota.
Conditions were favorable for oats
and buckwheat.
Flax was considerably injured by
frost.
The harvesting of tobacco is almost
completed. with satisfactory yield.
Potatoes are poor in many central,
states. and there was some injury by
frost in northern states.
Cemeteries are doing well and sug-
ar beets are promising.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-13
CHAPTER Xxx.

Quest awoke the next morning,
stretched out his hand and glanced at
the watch by the side of the bed. 1t
was barely six o'clock. He turned over
and dozed again, looked again at half
past six, and finally, at a few minutes
to seven, rose and made a hasty
toilet. Then, in the act of placing his
watch in his waistCoat pocket, he gave
a sudden start. BY its side. half GOV
cred by the handkerchief which he had
thrown upon the little table, stood a
small black box! For a moment he
was motionless. Then he stretched out
his hand, removed the lid and drew
out the usual neatly folded piece of
paper:
Even time fights you. It loses that
you may Iose.-The Hands.
Quest for a moment was puzzled.
Then he hurried into the next tent,
where the professor was sleeping
peacefully.
Say, professor, what's the time by
your watch?" Quest asked, shaking
him gently.
The professor sat up and drew his
chronometer from under his pillow.
Seven O'clock" he replied; five
minutes past, maybe"
Quest nodded.
THAT seems all right" he declared.
I'll explain later, professor"
.-.tl r-x t-t~ INn,Lt, x--H
and found the inspector just drawing
on his shoes.
French, what's the timer" he de-
manded.
Three minutes past seven, or
thereabouts." French replied. yawn-
ing. I'm coming right along. We've
got lots of time. Three-quarters Of
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-13

little party, on their return. eagerly,
| Quest at once came and sat by her
side.
where's Laura, he asked, land the
INSPECTOR
She smiled and pointed to the ris
ing ground behind them. In the faint
moonlight two forms were just visi'
Bile.
Quest smiled.
French has got it bad" he de-
clared, almost as badly as | have,
Lenora."
She laughed at him. Her face was
a little drawn with pain, but her eyes
were very soft.
II wonder if you have it very bad.
w. she murmured.
He held her hand for a moment.
81 think you know" he said.
LAS they talked they heard the
coyotes barking in the distance. Pres
emily Laura and the inspector re.
turned.
Nice sort Of a nurse I am" the
former grumbled. ITS all the fault
of this man. He would keep me out
there talking rubbish"
They sat round the opening before
Lenora's tent till the moon was high in
the heavens. Quest. who had been on
the outside of the circle for some little
time. suddenly rose to his feet and
crossed over to the cook wagon. Long
Jim, who was sitting on the steps,
glanced up a little surlily.
Who's inside there" Quest asked
Long Jim removed his pipe from his
teeth.
That don't sound hone too civil a
question for a guest" he remarked,
but if you want to know. u new
Chinese cookie is there"
Quest nodded.
Sorry if seemed abrupt" he
%apologized. You've been very good
to US and I'm sure we are uncommon
ly obliged to you, Jim. The only rea-
son / asked the question was that /
saw a face in the door there and it
gave me a STAR. For a moment
thought it was Craig back again."
Hes gone to New York, or going
tomorrow morning" Jim replied. Il
don't think he's so powerful fond of
your company that he'd come round
here looking for it."
Quest strolled off again and glanced
at his watch as he rejoined the little
group.
WELL" he said. Il think we'll turn
in. Seven o'clock tomorrow morning,
inspector. Jim's sending one of the
boys with us and we shall catch the
Eastern Limited at the junction"
This open-air life makes me sleepy"
he confessed.
ITO bed, all of u.s." Quest concluded,
turning away.
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an hour ought to do it. the boys s.y."
They walked outside to the camp.
where the cowboys were finishing
their breakfast,
"Say. boss" one of them called out.
you're not making that $50 train to
New York;"
why not?" Quest asked. quickly.
ITS only three-quarters of an hours
ride. is it,"
Maybe not" the other replied. "but
as it's eight now, your chances amt
looking lively. Kind Of oversight,
haven't you?"
Both men glanced once more at
their watches. Then Quest thrust his
back with a little oath.
Our watches have been set back"
he exclaimed. The Hands again."
For a moment they locked at ono
another, dumfounded. Then Quest
moved towards the corral.
Say, is there any quicker way to
the depot?" he inquired of the cow
boys.
They heard his question indiffer-
emily.
Fifty dollars Quest continued, ito
anyone who can take mt by a quicker
route"
One of them rose slowly to his feet.
WAL he observed. fifty dollars
would come in kind of handy. Yes.
l reckon can cut off a mile or two for
you
Fifty dollars for you. them Quest
replied, as they hurried towards the
horses. and an extra ten If We make
the train.
They galloped off into the distance.
The cowboys finished their breakfast
and went off to their work. Laura
stole out from her tent and started off
in rather a shamefaced manner for a
walk. Presently Lenora opened her
eyes. She. too. stretched out her
hand for her watch Suddenly she
sat up in bed with a little exclamation.
On the table by her side was a small
black box. She took off the lid with
trembling fingers, drew out a scrap
of paper and read.
Fools! Tongues Of flame will cross
Quests path. He will never reach the
depot alive.
Lenora glanced at Laura's empty
bed. Then she staggered to the open.
ing of the tent.
Laura" she cried.
There was no one there. The cow.
boys had all gone to their work. Laura
had passed out OF sight across the
ridge in the distance Lenora stag.
gered to the cook wagon. where the
Chinese cook was sitting cleaning
plates.
"Listen!" she cried. They are in
danger. the three men who have gone
off to the depot! If you'll ride after
them, I will give you a hundred dol
lars. Give them this" she added,
holding out the scrap Of paper.
The Chinaman shook his head. He
glanced at the slip of paper indiffer-
emily and went on with his work.
mo can ride. missee" he said.
Lenora looked around helplessly.
The camp was empty. She staggered
across towards her own horse.
Come and help me-" she ordered.
The Chinaman came unwillingly.
They found her saddle, but he only
gazed at it in a stolid sort of fashion.
mo can fix" he said "Missee no
can ride. Better go back bed"
Lenora pushed him on m side.
With a great effort she managed to
reach her place in the saddle. Then
she turned and, with her face to the
depot, galloped away. The pain was
excruciating. She could only keep
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-13

Is light and gayety, You are safe
here, whatever our troubles may have
been. You say that you have money.
and II YOU are lonely" she added.
dropping her voice, you need not go
alone"
He patted her hand affectionately.
but there was something a little forced
about the action.
Child" he said. 1T Is so hard to
make YOU understand. I might lose
myself for a few minutes, 1t is true.
over yonder. Perhaps, even.'' he add.
ed. you might help me to forget. And
then there would be the awakening.
That is always the same. Sometimes
at night l sleep. and when l sleep l
rest, and when my eyes are opened in
the morning the weight comes back
and sits upon my heart. and the
strength seems to pass from my
limbs and the will from my BRAIN"
Her eyes were soft and her voice
shook a little as she leaned towards
him. Something in his helplessness
had kiudled the protective spirit in
her.
Has life been so terrible for you?"
she whispered. Have you left be-
hind-but no! you never could have
been really wicked. You are not very
old, are you? Why do you not stand
up and be a man? II you have done
wrong, then very likely people have
done wrong things to you. Why should
you brood owe these memories?
Why What are you looking at? Who
are these people?"
The professor. with Quest and Long
Jim, suddenly appeared round the cor.
ner OF the building. They walked
towards Craig. He shrank back in his
place.
IF these are your enemies" the girl
cried. iiercely. remember that they
cannot touch you here. III have the
boys out in a minute. if they dare to
try it."
Craig struggled to his feet. He made
no answer. His eyes were fixed upon
the professors. The girl passed her
arm through his and dragged him into
the saloon. They passed Jose in the
doorway. He scoffed at them.
Say. the boss will fire you. Marta,
if you waste all your time with that
Yankee" he muttered.
Marta drew the red rose from the
bosom of her dress and placed it in
Craig's buttonhole. Then she led him
without a word to a seat.
IF these men try any tricks in
here she said. 'therell be trouble"
Almost at that moment they all
three entered. Long Jim nodded to
Craig In friendly fashion.
It's all right. cookie he told them.
Don't you look so scared. This is
just 4 DIT Of parleyvous business.
that's all
The professor held out a piece OF
paper. He handed 1t over to Craig.
Craig. he announced. this is a
dispatch which | found in Allguez
with my letters. It is addressed to
you, but under the circumstances you
will scarcely wonder that / opened it.
You mad better read it.
Craig accepted the cable form and
read it through slowly to himself.
To John Craig, Care Prof Lord Ash.
leigh, Yonkers, New York:
Your sister died today. Her daugh-
ter Mary sails on Tuesday to join you
in New York. Please meet her.
COMPTON, Solicitor, London.
Craig sat for a moment as though
stunned. The girl leaned over towards
him.
Are they trying to take you on a
warrant" she whispered. Remember.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-13

choosing. Not satisfied with his rec
ignition Of their friendship they cap.
turcd the city again in 1904, and this
time crowned one Of their own lead
ers, Count baldwin Of Flanders as en-
peror of the East. But the Franks
of Europe did not support them; they
lacked the sea power to maintain
communications with tho West, and
in 1861 Michael ralaeolOgus, founder
of the last line Of byzantine cmperors.
was able to overcome the feeble rem
nant of the giant, mail.clad warriors,
who, for a brief space. had promised
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-13
South Australians Growth.

South Australia has, in proportion
to population the largest area under
cultivation of any Of the Australian
states. During recent years a large
extent Of country, principally malice
lands, has been taken up under varl-
Gus leases and agreements from the
crown. The work Of allotting land
to applicants Is intrnsted to a spe-
cially constituted land board, and the
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-13

SorS rouse
herself in the saddle with an effort.
Yet all the time that one sentence was
ringing in her head-'Tongues of
flannel" She kept looking around anx-
iously. Suddenly the road dropped
from a little decline. She was con-
scious Of a ave of heat. In the dis
lance she could see the smoke rolling
across the open. She touched her
horse with the quirt. The spot which
she must pass to keep on the track to
tie depot was scarcely a hundred
yards ahead, but already the fire
seemed to be running like quicksilver
across the ground, licking up the dry
greasewood with indeed a flaming
tongue. She glanced once behind,
warned by the heat. The fire was
closing in upon her. A puff of smoke
suddenly enveloped her. She coughed.
Her head began to swim and a fit Of
giddiness assailed her. She rocked
in her saddle and the pony came to n
sudden s%tandstill, faced by the mass of
rolling smoke and flame.
Sanford" Lenora cried. Save
mel"
The pony reared. She slipped from
the saddle and fell across the track.
CTO BE CONTINUED)
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-13
CHAPTER xxx.

The girl drew a low stool over to
Craig's side. He was sitting in a
rough chair tilted back against the
adobe wall Of the saloon.
LAS tired as ever" she asked, lay.
ing her hand upon his for a moment.
He turned his head and looked at
her.
Always tired" he answered. list
lessly.
She made a little grimace.
But you are SO strange" she pro-
tested. over the hills there are the
steam cars. They would take you to
some of our beautiful cities, where all
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-13
Rifle Brigade In Action.

Several battallons OF the British rife
brigade have been rushed to the froat
in the last few weeks. When going
Into action these men, unlike most
line regiments, double" to the attack.
They form on the TANKS and. Will.
the enemy is attacking the min
forces in the center, the rnemen at.
tempt to force their way r0S,d and
compel the enemy to break.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-13
Copyright, Isis, BY Otis +. Wood)
SYNOPSIS.

Sanford Quest. master criminologist of
the world. finds that in bringing 10 Justice
Macdougal, the murderer Of Lord Ash
Ieigh's daughter. he has but just begun
a Nfe-and-death struggle with a mysteri-
Gus master criminal, In a hidden hut in
Professor AshleiSh's garden he has seen
an y skeleton and a living creature,
half monkey. half man. destroyed by fire.
In his rooms have appeared black boxes
containing notes. signed by a pair OF arm
less hands. Laura and Lenora, his assist
ants, suspect Craig, the professors serv-
ant. of a double murder. The black boxes
continue 10 appear in uncanny fashion,
Craig is trapped. but escapes TO England.
where Quest. Lenora and the professor
follow him. Lord Ashleigh is murdered
by the Hands. Craig captured. escapes
TO Port Said. Quest and his party follow.
and beyond into the desert. They are
captured by Monsars, escape with Craig
as their captive and turn him over 10 In
spector French in San Francisco. He es-
capes from French in a train wreck and is
chased by the party across the Mexican
line
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-13

terms are especially designed to bene-
fit settlers during the first years of
pioneering work. In contrast to the
general experience of the previous
decade, weather conditions in 1914
we're by no means favorable to pro-
duction. That, however, the demand
for land was keen Is shown by the fact
that during the year the board allot-
ted under ITO leases and agreements,
GOG.879 acres, involving $1,355,595 pur.
chase money and $lS,970 rental. or
the area mentioned 4s9.99S acres were
allotted on agreements to purchase,
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-13
CONSTANTINOPLE IN PERIL.
Turkish Capital at Least Twice was
Near Becoming a Prize Of
the Enemy.

Though Constantinople has never
fallen since taken in 1853 by Moham-
med u, thus extinguishing the Byzan-
tine empire. twice has II been in dire
peril and might have been taken but
for outside influence. Russia, in 1873,
was halted by the British feet when
her forces had reached San stefano.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-13
CLEAR RED PIMPLY FACES
Red Hands, Red Scalp With cutlcurs
Soap and Ointment. Trial Free.

The soap to cleanse and purify, the
Ointment to soothe and heal. Nothing
better, quicker. safer. surer at any
price for skin troubles Of young or
old that itch, burn, crust, scale. tor.
ture or disfigure. Besides. they meet
every want in toilet preparations.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura. Dept. l.,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
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10.
Craig shook his head.
This Ia something quite different"
he explained. Leave me for a mo-
ment, Marta. l must talk to these
people"
She slipped regretfully away from
his side and out into the darkness.
He sat with his eyes fixed upon the
cablegram. Then he turned towards
Quest.
Fate seems to be too strong for
me- he admitted. Leave me alone
and ] promise you that I'll go at
once to New York. settle Mary's fu-
ture and then make a full disclosure"
Jim touched him on the shoulder.
"Remcmber," he told him. you
amt no call to leave here unless you
want to. Those deputies don't go this
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-13
To Be Exact,

do you mean to tell me that you
know all the latest dance steps?"
Il wouldn't say ALL OF course, l
don't know what new steps have
been invented since I've been stand.
ing here chatting with you"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-13
In 1928 the Bulgarians were with

In 1yl2.I3 the Bu1garlans were With
In some thirty miles of the city. How.
ever, Constantinople was thrice taken
before Mohammed's time, and in view
OF the present attack on the Darda-
nelles it is significant that sea-power
contributed directly to its downfall on
each occasion. in 1903 the Frankish
warriors Of the Fourth crusade, d.
verted from their objective in the
holy land by Venetian intrigue, aided
by a Venetian fleet. under the great
blind Doge Dandolo, captured the city.
and set up an emperor Of their own
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-13

Dr.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the
original little liver pills put up 40 years
ago. They regulate liver and bowels.-Adv.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-13

58,S62 acres on perpetual leases. and
31,01S acres on miscellaneous leases
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-13

Physical Bar to Sacrifice.
Darling, | would die for you!"
"You can't; you're too bald"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-13

Overheard.
do you like planked shad??"
I'D as soon eat a paper of pins"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-13

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, 1916-04-13

A doctors pills may cure some ills
but not i'll humor.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-13

to renew the glories OF the empires
halcyOn days.