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Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02

refer for the most part to the pleasure
of walking alone. The man who has
the true passion for the woods, tho
fields and the waysides does not like
to have his attention diverted at the
most thrilling point by the necessity
of carrying on q conversation with
someone at his side. In short. you
want to be in the woods and fields,
and not in England, Italy. Greece or
Persia, in Broadway OF In my lady's
boudoir, or wherever else the vagrant
fancy Of a wandering conversation
may take you.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02
ALONG GATuN LOCK FRONT
New Economic Conditions Among the
Natives Have Been Produced by
Building Of Canal.

Gatun lake will undoubtedly pro-
duce new economic conditions among
the natives Of the adjacent district.
These natives formerly had 40 other
waterways but the few rivers that
traversed the interior basin and were
available for navigation only to o lin.
tied number Of villages
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02

Sanford Quest. master ~crlminologist of
the world. finds that In bringing to JUS
tice Macdougal, the murderer OF Lord
Ashleigh's daughter. he has but Just be-
u a life-and-death struggle with a mys-
FERROUS master criminal. In a hidden hut
in Professor Ashleigh's garden he has
seen an anthropoid ape skeleton and a liv-
ing inhuman creature, half monkey. half
man. destroyed by fire. In his room have
appeared from nowhere black boxes. one
containing diamonds torn from a lovely
throat by a pair of armless, threatening
hands. both with sarcastic, threatening
notes signed by the %inscrutable hands. He
is arrested for the murder of his valet,
Ross Brown, n a Miss Quigg, in his
rooms. Laura and Lenora, his assistants.
suspect Craig, the professors valet. Le-
nora is abducted by the threatening
hands. but is rescued. Quest clears him
self Of the murder charge. but fails to
trap Craig. In his rooms another black
box appears in the rified safe and, return
ing the diamonds a second time. the ac-
complaining note tells him he has no
chance against the Inherited cunning OF
ages.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02
SOLITARY WALKING IS BEST
Unless With Ideal Companion, Who
Really Knows the Necessity
Of Silence.

Walking clubs are an excellent IN
stitution. for to most people the pleas
ure OF a walk needs to be shared In
order to be enjoyed thoroughly. The
real and inveterate walker, however,
generally prefers to go alone. The
two great essays on walking, by Henry
d. rhorean and William HazDtt both
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02
CAUSES FOR SMALL LITTERS
Ono Reason Which Contributes to
Trouble More Than Any Other 10
Breeding Young Sows.

"Can you tell me why my brood
sows only bring between three and six
pigs per litter?"
Replying to this question Prot. G.
W. Barnes, live stock specialist Of the
University Of Arizona agricultural ex-
tension service, says:
IF you have studied hog conditions
in the United States you will find that
about four pigs per litter is the aver
age; and I can point to you men in
Arizona who are actually raising for
market two and three pigs to the lit
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02

Such rivers were the Chagres. Trini.
dad and Gatun. Now the far-extending
lake shores provide such an accessible
waterway that the natives are learn.
ing to navigate on lake waters, and
every morning their cayucas may be
seen lined up at the native market
along the lock front at Gatun.
Being primarily river boatmen, how
ever, they are yet somewhat distrust.
full Of the lake winds, and do most Of
their travelling at night when the winds
die down. During the dry season
from January to April-the WINS
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02

blow across the lake toward a north.
ern quarter of the compass, and just
the reverse holds true for the rest Of
the year.
This wind at times becomes strong
enough to threaten small boats seri.
ously. and at practically all times OF
the day would be a strong check on
the progress Of the native dugout that
was facing it.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02

1t Is not that m does not like n
companion. Almost anybody likes a
companion. In nine cases out Of ten
the true walkers objection to a COM
panion rests upon no surly nissan.
thropy whatever, but solely upon a
desire to enjoy intimately the scenes
and sounds that are delightful to him,
without distraction-to walk when
walking pleases, and to loiter or halt
when the mood moves, without the
necessity of conforming to the moods
of someone who, perhaps, Is not In
sympathy with cues own caprices.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02

replied promptly. you've stretched
your ten minutes out some. Mr..
French"
The inspector Unanswered to let the
others pass on, and descended the
stairs by Laura's side.
Couldn't help It," he confded,
lowering his tone a little. Had some
information in about that house I
couldn't quite size up. You're looking
we'll this morning, Miss Laura"
Say, who are you guying!" she re-
piled.
Il mean It," the inspector persisted.
THAT hat seems to suit you"
Laura laughed at the top OF her
voice.
Say, kid" she exclaimed to Le-
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02
Moose W.. Halter.

A rope with a oos in 1t Is some
what cheaper to tie ar animal with
than q good halter, but II the moose
happens to slip. or the animal geta
into some unusual position which
draws the rope tight enough to choke
the animal to. death, the halter proves
q whole lot cheaper in the end.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02

Scrub Bull Does Much Damage.
The scrub bull has done more dam
age to the stock business than any
other one factor. He has been re-
sponsible for too much veal and short
age of beef.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02

Pig Needs Protection.
The pig hasn't . very heavy coat
Of hair. It needs artificial protection
from cold drafts.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02

Why 4 Pig squeals.
A pig never sQueals because he has
too much to eat.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02
f. PHMuPS OPPENHEIM
SYNOPSIS.

Novehzed from the PhotoP Play OF the Same Name. Produced BY In Universe
Film manufacturing Company.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-02

Optimistic Thought.
Good management Is better than a
good income
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-11-30
sion Jeanne Christophe followed SOB

sion Jeanne CBristophe followed SOB
hing.
One glance told Charlfs Brown what
rested upon that stretcher-that it was
moments before had stood there in the
slanting sunlight of the summer after
noon and faced the firing squad Out
of respect he removed his hat. He
did not know who the unfortunate
might have been. But nevertheless he
was profoundly shocked.
Poor devil, I'm sorry for him
whoever he vast he said.
Major Won Brenig drew a paper
from a pocket of his coat.
Here is your pass" he told the
American as he handed him the doeu-
ment. We have decided that you shall
60 to Brussels" he added. The major
appeared to be in something of a
hurry to speed the parting guest He
was. as a matter of fact, disturbed that
the unfortunate execution had taken
place under the very nose of a New
York newspaper man. And now he
wished to hasten Mr.. Brown upon his
way before he had further opportunity
to pry into the details Of the tragedy.
But as l told you" Charlie Brown
began, taking the pass from the officer,
"as [ told you, l want to"
at is not a matter for argument"
Major Won Brenig said stif1y.
'And you had best start at once"
Streetman added.
Charlie Brown saw that his aspira-
tons to proceed back of the German
lines were doomed. And now he &C
cepted the situation as cheerfully as he
could.
''Say good-by to old Christophe for
meH he enjoined them. Tell him I'm
sorry l didn't get his chicken dinner,
but better luck next timew He held
his hand out to the major. But hand
shaking fell outside German military
etiquette. Major Won Brenig saluted.
II may warn you" Major Won Brenig
cautioned the American, II may warn
you that if you are found off the road
to Brussels the consequences will be
serious
"In fact, you will be shot, my friend"
Streetman said, to make the matter en-
tirely clear. And he appeared not at
all uneasy over the contingency. In
fact, he impressed Charlie Brown as
being irritatingly cheerful.
st know you hope for the BEST
Brown told him. He could not deny
himself that passing retort. But don't
worry" he told the major. 81 won't
miss Brussels road. And, Streetman,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-11-30
band" he told Streetman. 81 met your
vyifa in parliO

band" he told Streetman. ST met your
wife in Berlin"
Streetman sneered.
Her husband? So that's
what she told you! That's goodr He
even laughed at the thought, in spite
of the menacing revolver that Captain
Redmond pointed at him
Henry! Henry" Ethers boldness
had forsaken her now.
She could not bear to hear such
things said-and before Larry, of all
men.
81 don't understand" Captain Red
mOnd said slowly.
Then let me eXplain-since you and
she are in love. 1t may be of some in
terest for you to know, Captain Red
mond." Streetman could scarcely have
prayed for more complete revenge than
this.
ooh, don't! Don'tr' Ethel entreated
But Streetman continued ruthlessly.
This lady" he said, this lady has
the honor to be"
Don't say it, you dogw Larry
warned him. And his finger curled
caressingly about the trigger of the
revolver.
"No, no! t. It isn't true! Don't be-
lieve himp' Ethel urged. 81 thought [
was married honestly-truly married.
l loathe him. l despise him.
You do believe me? oh, say
that you dO-pleasen
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-11-30
CHAPTER XVIII,
Death HoVers Near Ethel.

Ever since she succeeded in in
weighing Lieutenant Baum into reveal
ing to her the secret Of the fork in the
road, Ethel had waited her opportunity
TO telephone the news to the French
front 1t seemed to her that the Ger
man intruders would never leave the
public room, even for five minutes.
Meanwhile she had lowered near And
at last she was convinced that the
coast was clear
Cautiously she opened the door and
peered inside. She saw no one. So she
stepped into the room. For just a few
moments she hesitated, to assure her
self that there was a lull in the move
ments of the enemy. Apparently they
had withdrawn to spruce themselves
up after their long march.
She nerved herself to her task.
She stole to the fireplace, glanced
over her shoulder for one last hurried
survey Of the room, and reached her
hand out for the instrument. She had
barely taken it up when she heard the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-11-30

If you ever come to America, look me
up! I'll give you one good time"
Il fear he will never get to Brus-
sels," Won Brenig said somewhat pen
siyely, after Charlie had gone. Ger
tainIy he wished the American no i'll
luck. But he knew that not all Off
Gers whom he might meet would prove
to be Columbia men.
at is his own risk" Streetman said.
Gle did not have to come here. .
Now, major, there may be other spies.
Would it not be best to replace the
around this room? Then If anyone else
comes to the telephone, we shall
know"
The scheme appealed to Major Won
Brenig. Accordingly, they had or
dered the man Otto to return the in
strumeut to its hiding place. And sta
tioning others where they might keep
watch of the fireplace, and yet not be
seen by anyone who entered the room,
they instructed Lieutenant Baum to
arrest the first person who approached
the telephone.
Report to me at once, in such an
event." the major said.
eff necessary, shoot before any mes
sage can be sent" Streetman told him.
The man from the Wilhelmstrasse
then hurried away to see General
Freund, promising to return to join the
major and Captain Karl at dinner.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-11-30

he eXuIted. 1t will be here at trench
27"-Streetman made q mark upon the
map-''it will be here that I shall be
found he said.
Trench 27r' Won Brenig repeated.
Yes! l shall be skulking around
and be taken prisoner. Then l shall
give the English false information
about a surprise attack that will en-
able you to break through their lines
and smash them
Splendid. Splendid"' Won Brenig
cried by the way" he added, as an
important detail came into his mind
"a man arrived here this afternoon
from the Wflhelmstrasse on a special
mission"
yes? Who is hep
"a Captain Karl!' Major Won Brenig
said. "YOu know him."
mo! And | must meet him.
''You don't suspect"
$40, no. Streetman assured him.
"At the Wilhelmstrasse few Of US know
one another; still We cannot be too
careful"
HE dimes with US" the major ex-
planned.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-11-30

then handed the revolver back to Ethel,
who Immediately huddled behind the
counter. Then Larry banged the trap
ssor shut. And backing away from L.
lie waited for the men who as he knew
would soon come running in.
In another moment they burst upon
lim.
Herr captain-you are wOundedr'
Lieutenant Baum cried.
'Tis nothing" Larry replied. And
1e proceeded to bandage his bloody
hand with a handkerchief.
Others Joined the startled knot of
Germans-among the newcomers, Ma
ior Won Brenig.
THE spy-the woman spy-where
is she?" he asked
Larry told him that the woman had
escaped.
The major swore roundly at that.
And then Larry explained that she
had suddenly produced a revolver and
shot him. Before l could draw nv
own revolver she'd got away" he said.
"She raised the trapdoor an6 went
down there" he continued, pointing to
the floor
Inc major remembered that there
was no outlet to the wine cellar. And
without hesitation he raised the trap
door, to face a binding burst of light.
He backed away quickly.
what the deyfIr' he Shou+ed
And at the same time Larry warned
him to be careful
''She must have one of our pocket
flashlights" he said. what a target
it made of you, major! And in the
dark you could not see her, could your"
MOI Won Brenig admitted. and
she can pick off our men one by one
as they go down unless we rush her"
Larry closed the door quickly.
''If | may make so bold as to sug-
gest-" he began; and seeing that the
major gave him permission to continue,
he said, IF there is no way out of the
cellar save that why waste our men
when all we need is to leave her there
to starve-ttll there's no fight in her?'
why not leave her there forever?'
Won Brenig asked. He was, above
everything, a practical man.
Ills better still-'tis just fate for
spy" Larry agreed.
'Baum-run a bayonet through the
haspr the major ordered. The paddock
had fallen into the cellar UNDECIDED
when Larry first opened the trap
Later you will make the fastening
permanent" Won Brenig said.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-11-30

"Of course, my dear, I love your
Larry said quietly, as if that were rea-
son enough-and more-for his com
plete trust in her
what a delightful triangle we pre-
sentr' Streetman remarked with a
nasty smile. He adopted the pose of
forgetting the revolver in Captain Red
mond's hand. And he moved, tenta-
lively, to see what would happen. He
found out quickly.
81 wouldn't move if l were you"
Larry told him sharply.
'No?" Sneetman inquired with a
sarcastic smile. Permit me to point
out that when someone enters this
room"
"When someone does, if you say one
word, or do one thing, I'll kill you--sG
help me God / will?' Larry promised
him.
But the threat was far from alarm.
ing the fellow.
"Afterward, you and the lady will
follow me-" he pointed out to his
enemy.
HIudpS. Larry SIdutcu- Dul
you'll go first Remember that! II
they find me in this uniform, I'm done
for anyhow, so I've nothing to lose.
You have. You don't want to
die. You're a coward or you wouldn't
have treated her like that-cheated,
robbed herr
at was a way to serve my country
and my country is above all. For moth
ing else do l care" he announced
piousIy.
His hypocritical answer reused Ethel
to ineffable scOrn.
"Why, he isn't a German she
scoffed He's a Russian in the Ger
man pay
"a Russian, eh?' said Larry
What if | am?' Streetman retort-
ed. Il am loyal to Germany"
(To be continued.)
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-11-30
CHAPTER XVII.
A WalI-and a Firing Squad.

AS the door closed behind the SER
geant and his prey, Streetman turned
to Major Won Brenig.
1.-THE damned Americans. we shall
have trouble with them yet" he as
serted.
Il hope not. They are not bad peo-
ple," the more moderate major replied.
'Oh, major-have my English clothes
my civilian clothes-arrived from
Berlin?" Streetman asked.
Yes. They are upstairs with my
kit
Good! Then l can start tonight for
the British trenches the spy ex-
claimed.
The older man looked at him some
what obviously.
You think then that your plan to
be captured by the English will sue
ceed?'
1T must succeed. This is map OF
their positions" He drew paper from
his breast pocket and unfolded it. 1.-The
very keystone to their entrenchmentsr
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-11-30

ne realized how she had fricEed him
4 Hed-yes!" she confessed. 4 lied,
too, when | said the English fleet had
dispersed. 1t hadn't 1t went to the
Kiel canal. I've lied to you every min
ute-every minute since we left for
Brussels"
You said the man you married was
a German spy" Larry reminded
Ethel. But you can't be her hus-
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-10-06
FOSTER CENTRE.

The Foster voting lists have been posted
George p. Nichols was in Providence on
Thursday.
The roads are very poor in this section oI
the tow.
The Foster Tax Book for 1916 is in the
hands Of the printer.
Rev. F. ID. Smock preached at the
church Sunday a. m.
The summer guests in this section have
gone to their city homes.
new trolley wire is being put on the
p & ID. line in this section.
John w. Bowen, Jr., is cutting off =
wood ot near the Connecticut line.
NJ iss Ttssie Hill continues 10 be II
fined at home by illness. Her school at
Howard Hill is being taught by Mrs
Ben nsmin Eddy.
The Foster Town Council will hold a
regular meeting on Saturday afternoon Of
this week. Considerable probate business
is to come before the meeting.
1t is understood that the lawyers employ.
ed by the Providence Water Supply Com
mission to look up records at the Foster
Town Clerks Office, have concluded their
labors there.
At the Republican Caucus held last Sat.
urdsy afternoon, Walter Z. Simmons was
nominated for senator and James II. Phil
lips for representative. Delegates to the
State convention: Curtis II. Foster, John
II. Phillips, George A. wetherbee aud
Arthur Hopkins. For delegates to the
Second Congressional District convention:
willoughby Young, George A Tucker,
Ralph v Nichols and Ellis Dennis. For
members Of the town committee: Byron
o. Angel, Harris A. Hammond, George
A Weiherbee, John II. Phillips, William
II Phillips, Frank o. Plummer and Leon
A. Dexter.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-10-06

considered the question of serving lunch
on election day at the three voting dis
tricts. Arrangements are being made for
holding an open air temperance rally at
Post Office square Monday evening
Oct. l6.
The Needle Club met with Mrs. Mabel
Rice at the B. +. Smith farm Monday
afternoon with good attendance. The
drama TO be given for the benefit of the
Public Library under the auspices of the
club will be Saturday night, Nov. e. in
the Congregational Church. Mrs. Harry
w. Smith will entertain for the next
club meeting.
Herbert NJ. Edwards and Miss Ina II.
Wilcox of Cranston were united in mar
riage last Monday by Rev. Henry h.
WYE, pastor of Mount Pleasant Baptist
Church. They have gone to housekeep-
ing in the William Angel house on Main
street. The groom has been an en-
ploye of the Danielson electric line for
a long time and is we'll known. They
are to be congratulated upon entering
married life under favorable conditions
and will be welcomed to the village
circle.
The funeral of Susan NJ, widow of
George II. Peckham, former well known
residents here, was held from her late
residence last Saturday. Rev. George
Noble ofliciated. Mrs. Lewis A. Reed,
Mrs. ID. o. Chapman, Hervey Brown and
Carroll Durfee sang the selections, Jesus
Understands" and "Shall We Meet Be.
yond the Riveri" The bearers were ID.
NJ. d. Wright, Z. NJ. Spencer, Henry
Chapman and \. L. Wood, with burial in
Smithville Cemetery. She is survived by
one son, John II. Peckham of the firm OF
ID. w. Miner Co. of Providence
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-10-06
EIGHTY-FIRST BIRTHDAY ANNI.
VERSARY.

Mrs. Frances A. Conan of Rocky Hill
received the congratulations of many of
her relatives and friends at her home
Sunday, Oct. /. Cards of congratulations
her younger days. Many useful and
handsome presents were brought by low
ing friends.
During the afternoon a buffet lunch
was served and some very nice vocal
solos by Mrs. Byron Smith, chorus sing
ing by members of Laurel Grange and
solos by George L. Conan added to the
pleasure of the occasion. Among those
present were Mrs. Eldora NJ. S. Bowen
of Dorchester, Mass, Mr.. and Mrs. Nah.
Ion Gowdy, Miss Hazel Gowdy, Nathan
Wright, Mr.. and Mrs. Waldo Place, Mrs.
William Suddard, Mrs. Byron Steere,
Henry Douglass, and Mr.. and Mrs. AL
bert Germerschausen of Providence,
Agustus Schroeder of Pawtucket, Mrs.
lua hanlnett, MIS-. LucluS Steere, Mrs.
Seth Steere, Mrs. Rollin Harris and
Stephen Conan of Glocester.
Mrs. Conan was quite ill through Au-
gust and the greater part of September,
but is now enjoying good health and
spirits, and appeared to her friends to
be just as young RS she was at her s0th
anniversary, and is now looking forward
to the S2nd milestone.
The urn containing the ashes of Jennie
Olivia Kennedy, sister of Council.
man George A. Kennedy of this town,
were recently deposited in the family lot
at Rockland Cemetery with appropriate
services by Rev. G.. b. Cutler. She was
popular school teacher in Providence
for many years until her health failed,
when she went to California, where she
died this summer, aged 6s years. The
body was cremated there by her request.
The committal service was attended by
relatives, including the brother and four
sisters, one OF whom is the widow Of the
late Attorney Clarence Aldrich.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-10-06
PROBATE COURT OF THE Town
OF JOHNSTON.
Estate of Peter II. San souci

An instrument In writing, purporting To be
the last will and Testament OF Peter III
san Souci late of said Johnston, deceased, is
presented for probate, and the same Is re
ceived and referred to the tenth day OF
October A. ID. 1915. at O'Clock 4. NJ. nj the
Probate Court Room, In said Johnston foI
consid Grafton; and IL is ordered that notice
thereof be published for fourteen days, once
"A week, in the Olneyville Times.
8. X. LUTHER
sept %. St Clerk
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-10-06

Fred ID. Amdt has Jeffrey touring car
The farmers in this section are busy with
their fall work.
Several from here attended the Broektou
Falf this eesk.