The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-07-26
fear Of Lew Pang did not declare herself.
Ny presence gave her the courage to do SC

the authorities, where he could not disturb l
her In her new found bliss. She suspected
the fellow OF being a smusgler. and had
proved 1t by the scheme of The sifted flour
in order to entrap h:a. His methods have
been wary. He feared to dispose of all
the opium at once. That might have
aroused suspicion and caused his arrest.
So he took it out a little at a time, and
was selling 1T by degrees. He feared dis
covery while abstracting 1t from the idol,
so he boldly carried the statue to his
room. where he could work in comfort
and safety. That explains the mysterious
disappearance of the idol. You Will learn
further that he has been absent for about
two hours every day between the after
noon and evening performances. That's
where he is now-off to the city disposing
of his Ill gotten stuff"
"WNl we lock him up when he re-
turns2"
The chief rubbed his chin respectively.
II think I'll let him finish the evening
performance. After that he'll go to the
temple to take his regular supply of
opium. I'd like to get him with the
goods"
AT this point Ching Moy came running
out of the dining room, her face flushed
with excitement. She t.midly touched
Barnes on the arm with her little waNen
fingers. He followed her into the building.
A flood Of light blinded his eyes and a
punsect odur, like incense, assailed his
n%ostrils. The long table had been arts
t.cally decorated; candles We're burning In
the center and on either end. At the head
of the board We're the paper dragon and the
paper paoentN fastened together with the
bits of red silk. Both were covered With
curious Chinese characters comprehend
ing the genealogy of Woo Tong and Ching
Moy. The Interpreter, acting as master of
ceremonies, gleefully exhibited the bill of
fare for the feast which was to occur after
the evening performance. 1t included
such delicacies as pineapple. dried nuts.
ginger. melon seeds, spiced fish, birds
nests with chicken, oolong tea, rice cakes,
cigarets and spiced duck. All Sin was
certainly a resourceful and Industrious
man to accomplish so much within so
brief a time.
Ching Moy watched Barnes countenance
and when he smiled his approval she
clapped her tiny hands with joy. After
that her face saddened for a moment and
she put out her arms with an imploring
gesture.
Custom House man no let Lew Pang
hurt Woo Tonga
NO. said Barnes, reassur!ngly. Lew
Pang won't be able to harm any one after
tonight"
A call from the prompter carried Ching
Moy off to the theater. For more than two
hours the tedious drama was played for
the benefit of a curious and tortured pub
lie. AT the end of that tine Ching Moy,
fatigued but happy, having rejected Lew
Pang for the twenty-flrst time. scampered
off the boards, and, making her way to
the long dining room. deftly put the fin
inshing touches on the we'll prepared feast.
Lew Pang and Woo Tong remained in the
theater for the concluding scene of the
drama, wherein the villain by the aid of
his blank cartridge snuffs out the life OF
the hero. Ching Moy religl.ted all of the
candles, re-arranged some of the decora-
tons with nervous fingers. and then with
q sigh of impatience sat down at the head
of the table. with one pink and yellow
cheek resting on her babyish hands and
her beady eyes Fastened on the paper
dragon and the paae! phoenix. The crack
of a pistol Shot rang out sharp and crisp,
like the breaking of a joint. Ching Moy
sprang to he- feet, the JOY of expectancy
banishing her restlessness.
AT last, she breathed, "allee ovel
now; Woo Tong come to Ching Moy."
Tho caterer standing in the doorway
caught the look of mma from her
eager eye, and his string of attendants be-
San carrying in the delicactes. Barnes at
that moment was attracted by a conllno-
ton in the tleatcr. lie turned to Clancy.
Tell the men to seize the opium-idol
and all. I'll be with YOU in a minute"
He hurried into the playhouse, while
Clancy carried out his orders to the let
ter. AS he concluded he saw an ambu-
lance and a police patrol wagon stimuli
t2aeously diving away from the theater.
Barnes emerged a moment later, uncoln-
monty flushed and agitated.
CHING Moy, coming TO the door of the
dining room. gave Il coQuettish whirl of
her little fan.
Custom House man take d.nner with
Ching Moy"'
He averted his head before replying.
Sorry. but ] haven't time; must go to
the office at once"
a premonition of trouble chased the 10y
from her eyes. She took his big right
hand in her two tiny ones and said pite-
ously:
TEL me. can Lew Pang hurt Voc Tong
any more?"
squarely in the face, said deliberately:
mo, Ching Moy; Lew Pang will never
hurt Woo Tong any more"
The childish smile returned; a look Of
cunning shone from the Leady eyes.
Lew Pang smuggle; Custom House man
put him In prison; Ching Nloy go back to
China with Woo Tong
Barnes nodded absently and walked
away. Clancy followed closely. He looked
at the chief.
Did you get Lew Pang?"
Yes; he's gone off in that police PATROL
ut won't be hard to prove the charge Of
smuggling in this case,'' was Clancys ad-
m!ring commen
The charge will have to be changed"
said Barnes, with a grave significance Of
tone.
ITO what?"
ITO murder!'
Clancy started. The absence of Woo
Tong. the pistol shot and the meaning Of
the ambulance dawned on him.
s.DiG Tong dia?n
INSTANTLY" said the chief.
Clancy felt a troublesome lump in his
throat
why didn't you tell herr he g,lped.
The chief turned and for reply pointed
to the room they had left. The lights shons
through all tho windows. The inter:oi
was radiant with warmth and comfort.
Ching Moy sat at the head OF the table
alone. The paper dragon and the paper
phoenix were before her, and she lifted
them up by means of the two strands Of
red silk and. tossing back her doll baby
ish head, surveyed the childish pledse Of
her love with a look OF ineffable bliaa.
Grudge Against Columbus.
From the Christian Advocate.
The late Bishop McCabe related the fol-
lowing story about an incident in Which