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Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-06-08
XIX
The ApaeheA

The Apaches.
The man who had proved himself
the last possessor of the kings half Of
the GretzhofYen coin was the most un-
worthy Of any thus far concerned in
its destinies- True, Kitty's recollec-
ton had been correct-she had indeed
seer him among Landozits condottiert.
Yet lawless as the members Of that
band were. he scarce was fit to claim
comradeship with them.
His name in truth was Blake-a rem.
egade Englishman, who had for some
time belonged to the underworld of
the capital of Gretzhoffen. II, animal
ed by some greater ambition Of his
own, he now and then Joined the bands
of the desert rovers, his real prefer
ence was for the underworld Of the
city, where, with his comrades Of the
cheaper thieving gentry. he might for
the most part smoke or loaf in idle
ness, not concerned in deeds Of activ-
ity or daring. 1t had been by mere
chance of his proving nature that he
had learned something about the own
ership of the broken coin-had guessed
that it might have some value, and
had resolved to possess himself Of it.
As he fled now, therefore, he made
not for the desert SO much as for the
dens of his own sort in the purlieus
Of Gretzhoffen town itself. When at
length, after his long ride across the
neutral country. he found himself once
more near to what he called home, he
cast loose his horse and completed his
journey on foot.
At the door Of the underground dive,
where he counted upon meeting most
of his friends, he made the usual sign
of admission. 1t was q choice band OF
kindred souls who rose to greet him
as he entered. They asked him what
cheer.
What have I done-what have I
taken?" Staggering, he pushed them
aside and threw on the table in the
center of the room a bit Of coin which
he took from his pocket
Something. comrades, I am think
Ing.
A roar Of laughter broke from them,
as. . motley group. they surrounded
him.
HE Is a Jolly Jester. is 1t not so, my
brothers," exclaimed one. "A coin!
II It were whole It might be worth per.
haps a Ira or so, but broken--it Is
worthless. What can we get for this
in . bank, my brothers? So, Blake,
ia this your days work."
you may laugh. comrades" said he.
"all you like: at the anne time, !
venture you that coin will be worth
something to US before we are done
with It."
"What is 1T" exclaimed one, curl
ously, examining the inscription. An
old Roman coin, do you think?"
"True. there is a mystery about It,
my DULLES. v doubt that. It II q
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-06-08

thought It? never dbl" And that
attitude Of surprise at the fight Of
years. which wrought no ageing effect
upon his heart. wal characteristic Of
him TO the end. He refused to accept
the evidence Of photographs. 1T
might be a satisfactory picture Of the
Ancient Mariner" he remarked Of one
portrait. but It was not himself.-Lon.
don Chronicle.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-06-08
No optlmlst.

No optlmIst.
why did you leave your last
place."
"The husband of the lady l worked
for made love to me, ma'am."
We'll, If you 60 to work for ME Ill
see that nothing of that sort happens
here"
"Yessum, l hope SO. but you never
can tell"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-06-08
DON'T LOSE YOUR HAIR
Prevent II by Using cutIeura Soap and
Ointment. Trial Free.

II your scalp is irritated, itching and
burning and your hair dry and falling
out in handfuls try the following treat
ment: touch spots Of dandruf and
itching with Cuticura Ointment and
follow with hot shampoo Of Cuticura
Soap. Absolutely nothing better.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-06-08

craft. the old tubs and their derelict
masters are making a fortune in fish,
ing. It 10 true. they engage in a risky
business and run the. chance Of both
mines and submarines. but the reward
for q good catch Is several times that
of the old days.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-06-08
Bibles on Watch Chains.

The devout Of all lands have their
own particular way of giving outward
demonstration to their piety. In Rus.
STA it frequently takes the form Of
wearing miniature Bibles as charms
on the watch chain. They r got up
in attractive form about an inch
square and three-eighths of an inch
in thickness, and they contain five
books of Moses. The text Of the book
is in Hebrew and the titles in Latin.
1t is true that the book could not be
read without the aid of a powerful
magnifying glass, but that does not
trouble the Russian. He places his
great reliance on the fact that he car
ries the WORD" on his person.
Peculiar.
PA, what Is q hypochondriac?"
"A man whose idea of a treat Is .
treatment"
Every time 1t rains we ire remind
ed that not all displays of fancy
hosiery are confined to the shop win.
dOws.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-06-08

Coney Island is to make a $1,000
900 trolley terminal. work on which
will sOon be commenced.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-06-08
Charlie, dickens Ever Young.

Charles Dickens Ever Young.
Charles Dickens had the gift Of per.
petual youthfulness. This IL my
birthday" he wrote on February Z,
1889, Lord bless my soul! Twenty.
seven years Of age. Who'd have
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-06-08
Get The Genuine
II ls an excellent tonic, appe.
tizer and stomach medicine.

1t is usually the bold and reckless
swimmer who is drowned-especially
in the sea of matrimony.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-06-08

FITS, EPrLEpsY, FALLING SICKNESS
Stopped Quickly. Fifty. years Of uninterrupted
success Of Dr. Kline's EpilepSy Medicine lneGtSs
KLINE COMPANY, Rod Bank, n. J.-Adv.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-06-08

Mica is produced commercially in
eight states, North Carolina leading
In the industry.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-06-08
Out Something.

T Out Something.
What have you there?"
"oh. a telegram from a fool friend
advising me to cheer up"
That's thoughtful OF him."
mo, 1t isn't, either. He sent II
collect"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-06-08

The Sick Mans Advantage.
"This hospital ia very strict about
observing visiting hours"
YES" sighed the sick man. That's
one advantage about being In a hos.
pital-the bores can't stay forever"
Williams news., 1916-05-25
CALLED E0a MUCH ATTENTION
Users of Quill Pens Had to Be En-
 dowed With Great Deal of Patience.

We have complained of our foun- tain pens, but the constant mending required by quill pens must have proved severe trial in the days when no others were available, says the London Chronicle. Alexander I of Russia thought it necessary to employ a man whose sole duty consisted in cutting pens. He was required to have a supply of not less than one hundred quilis always ready.
 This number was by no means eX- cessive, for Alexander would never use the same pen twice. Even the writ ing of signature spoiled a pen, in his opinion, for subsequent use. The quill cutter, who received a salary of &340 a year, accompanied the czar in all his journeys, including campaigns against Napoleon.
 Writing implements changed consid- erably for the better during Sir Wal ter Gilbey's long spell of life. Though quill pens are still in use," he remarks in his "Recollections of Seventy Years" T remember the time when one seldom saw any other kind Steel pens in their early days were ex- pensive and i'll made, and few people used them. The paper we had 70 years ago may have been partly to blame; it had neither the substance nor the surface we take as matter of course nowadays.
 'I remember when envelopes came into use, and what a boon they were considered after the old systems of closing letters with waters or wax. Before envelopes were invented letters were always written with an eye to the position of the wafer or seal, a blank space being left to correspond with the space where this would be put on the outside, lest the written portion should be torn in opening"
Williams news., 1916-05-25
CHAPTER xx.
He That Was Dead.

Yes, it is I, the unlucky penny; Old Galahad, in flesh and blood and bone. shouldn't get white over it, Arthur. It isn't worth while. ] can see that you haven't changed much, unless it is that your hair is a little paler at the temples. Gray? I'll wager I've a few myself There was flippancy in his tone that astonished Warrington's own ears, for certainly this light mockery did not come from within. At heart he was sober enough.
 To steady the laundering beat of his pulse he crossed the room, righted the chair, stacked the books and laid them on the desk. Arthur did not move save to turn his head and to fol
Williams news., 1916-05-25

tive. It was all very strange, this re- quest to make the restitution in per son. We'll he would soon learn why.
 He drew the certified check from his wallet and scrutinized it carefully. Twelve thousand, eight hundred dol lars. He replaced it, opened the door, and walked in. A boy met him at the railing and briskly inquired his busi- ness.
 q have an appointment with MT. Elmore. Tell him that MT. Ellison is here"
 The boy returned promptly and sig nified that MT. Elmore was at liberty. But it was not the "old man" who looked up from busy mans desk. It was the son; so far, the one familiar face Warrington had seen since his ar rival. There was no hand shaking; there was nothing in evidence on either side to invite it.
 "Ah! Sit down, Paul. Let no one disturb me for an hour," the young vice-president advised the boy. And close the door as you go out"
 Warrington sat down; the bridge builder whirled his chair around and stared at his visitor, not insolently, but with kindly curiosity.
 You've filled out," was all he said After fully satisfying his eyes, he added: T dare say you expected to find father. He's been gone six traits over his desk.
 It was not at the "old man" War rington looked longest. "Who is the other?" he asked.
 What? You worked four years with this company and don't recollect that portrait?"
 Frankly, l never noticed it before J Warrington placed the certified check on the desk. With interest" he said.
 The vice-president cracked it, ran his fingers over his smooth chin, fold. ed the check and extended it toward the astonished wanderer.
 We don't want that, Paul. What we wanted was to get you back. There was no other way. Your brother made up the loss the day after you went away. There was no scandal Only few of us in the office knew. Never got to the newspapers"
 It was impossible for Warrington to digest this astounding information at once. His mind could only repeat the phrases: No scandal, only a few of us in the office knew, never got to the newspapers. For ten years he had hidden himself in wildernesses, avoid ed hotels, read no American newspa pers, never called for mail. Oh, monu mental fool!
 And I could have come home al most at once!" he said aloud, address ing the crumpled check in his hand rather than the man in the swivel chair
 "Yes. I have often wondered where you were, what you were doing. You and your brother were upper-class men. I never knew Arthur very well; but you and I were chummy, after 2 fashion. Arthur was little too book
Williams news., 1916-05-25
Why, mother, you mustn't talk like

"Why, mother, you mustn't talk like that!"
 Wicked! My son, my silent, kind ly, chivalric boy, will you forgive your mother? Your unnatural mother?"
 He caught her before her knees touched the floor; and, ah! how hun grily her arms wound about him.
 Whats the use of lying?" he cried brokenly. My mother! I wanted to hear your voice and feel your arms. You don't know how I have always loved you. It was long time, very long time. Perhaps I was to be blamed I was proud, and kept away from you. Don't cry. There, there! I can go away now, happy" Over his mothers shoulders, now moving with silent stabbing sobs, he held out his hand to his brother. Presently, above the two bowed heads, Warrington's own rose, transfgured with happiness.
 The hall door opened and closed, but none of them regarded it.
 By and by the mother stood away, but within arms length. How big and strong you have grown, Paul."
 ''In heart, too, mother," added Ar thur. "Old Galahad!"
 You must never leave us again, Paul. Promise"
 May I always come back?"
 "Always!" And she took his hand and pressed it tightly against her cheek. "Always! An, your poor blind mother!"
 Always to come back! .. I am golng to China in little while, to take up the work have always loved, the building or bridges"
 And I am going. tool" It was Elsa, at her journeys end.
 Jealous love is keen of eye. There was death in Arthur's heart, but he smiled at her. After all, what was more logical than that she should ap- pear at this moment? Why sip the cup when it might be drained at once, over with and done with?
 "Elsa!" said the mother, holding Warrington's hand in closer grasp.
 Yes, mother. An, why did you not tell me all?"
 Arthur walked to the long window that opened out upon the garden. There, for moment, he paused, then passed from the room.
 Go to him, mother" said Elsa, wise ly and with pity.
 The mother hesitated, pulled by the old and the new love. by the fear that the new-found could be hers but lit tie while. Slowly she let Paul's hand fall, and slower still she followed Ar thurs footsteps.
 q wasn't quite brave enough" he said, when she found him. They love. And love me well, mother, for I am the broken man."
 She pressed his head against her heart. My boy!" But her glance was leveled at the amber-tinted window through which she had come.
 To Warrington, Elsa was a little thinner, and of color there was none; but her eyes shone with all the splen- dor of the oriental stars at which he had so often gazed with mute inquiry.
 "Galahad!" she said, and smiled. Well, what have you to say?"
 q? In Gods name, what can I say but that I love your"
 Well, say it, and stop the ache in my heart! Say it, and make me for | get the weary eighteen thousand miles I have journeyed to find you! Say it. and hold me close for I am tired! Listen!" she whispered, lifting | her head from his shoulder. From out the stiffness of the sum- mer night came a jarring note, the eternal protest of Rajah.
 THE END.
Williams news., 1916-05-25

Warrington reached mechanically for the portrait in the silver frame, but Arthur stayed his hand.
 "No, Paul; that is mine."
 Warrington dropped his hand, pug zled. q was not going to destroy it," ironically.
 "No; but in a sense you have de- stroyed me. Compensation What
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-08-25
STATE GIVEN SUM
FOR FOREST ROADS
Washington Receives $91,739 From
Federal OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Also Profits.

Washington state gets $91,739 for
the construction of roads within the
borders of national forests, under the
allotment of the federal appropriation
of $1,OOO,0O0 made for that purpose
by the last congress, and announce
ment by Secretary of Agriculture
Houston. The state is required to
put up an equal amount.
Other northwestern states partici-
pating are: Idaho, $1OS00O; Oregon,
$127,794; Montana, s69,9O1; Alaska,
$4,000; Utah and Wyoming, $4,000
each; California, $4,000.
The last congress passed a general
road bill, involving the eventual ap-
preparation Of s75,0OO,000 for post
roads, the distribution Of which was
announced recently.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-08-25
TEXAS COAST SUFFERS GREAT
LOSS IN LIFE AND PROPERTY
-FREiGHT SHIP SINKS.
SHIPS ARE WHIPPED ASHORE
Eighty-MiIe Blow Lasted for Three
Hours.-N. Y. Guardsmen Suffer
ed-over 4 inches Rain Fell
Army Supplies Gone.

Corpus Christi, Texas.-Blowing at
a 70 miles an hour velocity the fore.
runner of the tropical storm in the
gulf of Mexico was felt Saturday
night as it approached the Texas
coast at this port, Brownsville, and
on the intermediate plains. =.
In Corpus Christi the gale carried
almost everything movable before it.
In it's wake it left demolished sum
mer cottages along the beach front,
thousands of dollars damage to build
ings in the business section and a
heavy sea running in Corpus Christi
bay.
Waves Whip Over Beach.
Waves whipped over the beach in
the northern section Of the city, and
Bleaching small craft, and carrying
up on the short debris from a score
of docks and small bathing pavilions.
Freighter's Crew Lost.
OF the crew of the freight steamer
Pilot Boy, which was sunk in the
Gulf of Mexico, it was reported that
three of IL had been washed ashore
at Port Arkansas.
Guardsmen In Plight.
Fort Sam Houston reported the
following message from field wire
less station erected at McAllen, Tex
as, via the big radio at Brownsville:
Half of New York national guards
men tents down and nearly that many
at Llano, Grande, Mercedes and Mis-
sion. Thirty thousand soldiers are
sleeping in public buildings. Four
and one-half inches Of rain fell here.
There is lull now, but storm is re-
ported coming from the east"
1t was stated at army headquarters
that fear was entertained of losing
the immense quantity of army stores
and supplies in and around Browns
Vile. 1t was said that wind veloc-
fly of 60 miles an hour would dam
age the big national guard camps. An
80-mile wind, it was declared, would
level the camp, destroy canvas and
lightly constructed buildings and the
equipment. The latest reports said
it was blowing 70 miles an hour.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-08-25
Allies Gain Ground.

London.-Assaults by the British
and French forces against German
positions north of the Somme in
France have resulted in the gaining
of additional ground by the attack
ers, according to the British and the
French war offices. The French ad.
avnce was in and around Maurepas,
the scene of much hard fighting dur
ing the last week, and the British
gain was in the direction of Ginchy
and Guillemont, near the southern
end of their section of the Somme
front. The Anglo-French attack, as
London says, took place along the
whole line from Pozieres to the Som
me.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-08-25
The Effect of War on Drugs.

The United States department of
agriculture is taking a. particular in
terest in the question of the importa-
ton and local production of. drugs.
Due to the European war, the importa-
ton of many drugs has been largely
handicapped with the effect that these
drugs have risen in price to such an
extent as to materially affect the re-
tail market.
The department of agriculture
seems inclined to encourage local pro-
duction of many drugs which hereto
fore have been entirely imported. At
the same time the department calls
attention to the fact that there is only
a limited demand at the best for many
of these drugs and that any extensive
development of the drug raising in
dustry would be detrimental, since the
American market is not large enough
to take care of a large production.
Of particular interest to food deal
ers is the question of raising red pep
a good market for red pepper and
this is one of the imported articles
that can be easily replaced by produc-
ton in this country.
In relation to dye-stuffs, the Ameri-
can industry in these commodities
should certainly be encouraged. 1t is
much to be regretted that our textile
manufacturers are greatly handicapped
because of their inability to secure
dye-stuffs, which heretofore have
largely come from foreign countries.
Surely, this is an example which
should prove profitable to Americans.
1t should be the object of the govern.
ment to encourage local production,
not only Of dye-stuffs, but of all other
articles largely used in this country
and which heretofore have been al
most exclusively imported.
Doubtless the lesson of the great
European war will be of much benefit
to America in this respect. With the
increased home production of COM
modities of this nature it will be in
cumbent upon the government to
place a tariff protection upon home
grown merchandise.
We doubt if another war or any
other influence in the future will find
America unprepared as this war has
found it in relation to the production
of raw materials necessary in Ameri-
can manufacture.-Exch
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-08-25
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Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-08-25
N. Y. Papers Reduce Size.

New York.-Publishers Of daily
newspapers in Greater New York
took action which will result in a de-
crease of the number of pages in
their morning, evening and Sunday
issues of 121 pages week.
The reduction of so many pages is
a step to relieve the news print pa
per situation, which is regarded by
the publishers as very serious. Action
was also taken to eliminate returns
Of unsold copies.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-08-25
IF YOU HAVE
RHEU MATISM

you should try Anti-U Uric, the famous
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It is guaranteed to cure this cruel
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We want every reader of this pa
per who is suffering from Rheum-
atism in any form to try this discov-
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money refunded. Price $3.50 prepaid,
or we will send by Parcel Post G. O.
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Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-08-25
ASK CONGRESS TO MAKE
LAWS TO PROTECT CANAL

Observation-Disclosures of persons
suspected of being spies employed by
foreign governments to acquire infor-
nation regarding the nature and ex-
tent of the defenses Of the Panama
canal have made the administration
decide to request congress to supple
ment the existing laws against the
military and naval plans and forti-
mications.