Arizona republican., 1908-01-26

"Dr> Siddons. you will forgive for this inter- ruptio1 of your pleasures. have telephoned your house and learned where yCu are I do not know your interest in Yung Kin Wan. but I learned to- night that death is at his heels and if you can and choose to do so you should warn him without m hours delay" sr
 Making the best excuse I ccuId to the family. I got into my furS and drove rapidly to University Place Kelensen was doubtless at the opera. but I wished to advise Peter Hahn to admit to the house. Thence hurried to the opera house and met Madame Mentona just entering. She. too, was in search of Keensen. His mother was very i'll. He was singing this night and as We entered we saw him the stage. Madame MeEtona said he would not be of for time. Just then encountered the manager and, after I introduced, said:
 'I came here tonight to warn MT. keensen of plot among some Chinese in which he may be in- terested. It may be than servants con spiracy, but he should know of it at once.
 Strange, indeedi I did not know he hai Chi nese servant" answered the manager. But this is all very queer. for tonight a young Chinese. with laundry bags. was about Kelensens room drove him cut of doors. We must wait until the end of this act before we can communicate with him
 With an unreasonable impstience, took my seat with Madame Mentona in the managers box.
 As Kelensen advanced for his sclo saw that hs staggered slightly With every sign of vigor in bis arms head and face his limbs seemed to be unco1. trollably weak. and as he went Madame Mentoua laid her hand on my arm suddenly and exclaimed;
 Heavens. pr. Siddonst He has cut out more than half of 1t. What he the matter with him?">
 Grandly. suDerbly the chorus fell in behind him. Then suddenly Hendrix Kele2sea seemed to crunpe. He crashed down like los. hut instantly raised his head. He the~Tnost astorpde1 Of all. He sat up and appeared unharmed that his legs were though pa-alyzed Nct more than few notes did he lose. going right Oa with the f~0le. and the tain came down amid rigHt~N burst cf applause which even the thing that had just happened could not restrain. He had fallen, but L. . I9hed he fell.
 As we picked him up his body twisteJ as if he entirely cut in half at tho waist and I felt through the thick padding his hips another pair of pinioned there.
 We laid him the floor of his room and closed the door He raised his head looked first at me then at the manager PeTcevihs he alone with us with fine vigor he ripped open his clothing. undid the metal fastenngs of two strong straps and dragged himself away by his hands and appeared be- fore eyes a perfectly strong, healthy man. that his two legs had been cut of at the hips. Be hind he left something ttat dead something that all legs. that 1t had a head and shoulders the worst hunchback have seen I turned the head. It showec-the face at the window,
 This is the work of Gross, the theatrical manager gentlemen. He found after had lost my legs at sea. He also found poor Iung there and bribed him to this slavery. Gross made learn to speak Chinese He drilled not only me but Yung in the roles. I must not only be dramatic under my vest and coat, but Yung must be actor clad to his neck in trousers. After few years patience it all enough. He could out to guide his feet. Now you know, or imagine. all Hendrix Kelensen, the basso dies with his hired legs and you may send word to my poor old mother that will go back to our quiet little house in Ryndam together, Tell them outside that the great Hendrix Keensen Is dead"