New-York tribune., 1911-01-01

Harrison departed feeling that nstructing the youth
full princey Hindu mind in modern science was likely
prove difficult task, and well worth the handsome
compensation offered: but clearly before an attempt
could be made in that direction he must dispense with
an interpreter by learning the Marath language When
he explained this TO the Minister the old Brahman pro-
fessed himself heartily in accord.
"WdH WdH" he exclaimed. THAT is a good plan.
His Hghness the young Prince IS at present SICK and
not fit to draw knowledge from your Scholarships foun
tain of wisdom. By and by will arrange that matter.
In the meantime my son, SivaJ WaSsudev BhaSkar,
shall teach you the Marathi language. You will find
him very enlightened having studied many things at
Bombay University He is for change, therefore do
not always agree; but he my and OF great assist
ance in dealing with those tigers ot-wh these people
in kolhari. Every man puts hand to his knife when
he sees the tax gatEerer. ! am poor man who lives
only for the RAM and the young Prince.
THUS Siva Wassudev Bhaskar came 10 sit with Har-
rson as instructor in the Alarath language. Per-
sonay, he bore his face plainly the Marathi char
aceristc of treachery that Harrison inclined to be
suspicious of his company; but he made such effort
TO win the Americans confidence that he at last
fairly successful Beyond this he spoke English with
acquired uency and interested Harrison the curious
amount of information he had gathered. In this way
between lessons they fell to discussions Of scientific
prOblems,-eeCtricity, chemistry, and even medl-
cine, which, significantly or otherwise included the
subter forms Of poison. 1t was in the midst of
Of these arguments that Bhaskar gravey asked ques-
ton.
do you know what it is that troubles my father1"
Il haven't idea, replied Harrison.
"A mad monkey
"A what?" calculated Harrison in astonishment.
you may think it very strange and foolish, went
on Bhaskar; but nevertheless it is that my father
is greatly disturbed by a mad monkey. This monkey
has for long been regarded god and IS protected by
the priests OF the Temple Of silva but 1t has gone mad
Several people have been bitten and died That very
bad My father would like to have the monkey killed.
but does not dare to do so openly for fear OF priests and
people Il would be regarded as SaCr1ege.
well, why do you not have the beast poisoned Sc
cretly'" asked Harrison.
Bhaskar shook his head. I'VE dare not take upon
ourselves the risk Of discovery in Of such gravity
The priests might suspect poison and make trouble
We should prefer if possible, that the monkey be killed
as if by act Of silva. How to accomplish this is what
gives my father much anxiety.
Harrison leaned back in his chair thought for awhile
and presently nodded Can you obtain easy access TO
the beast2' he questioned
Yes, we who Of Brahman caste can do so
whenever we please to pay our respects and make
offerings"
slightly. ...,,
by the people Bhaskar inclined his head.
We'll went on Harrison, | think | see how silva
might claim his mad monkey IN quite surprising fash
ion. You know the quinne capsules given by ourdocors
in cases Of fever2'
YES. understand perfectly your system Of medi.
cine. I studied 1t at Bombay University.
Good! Take one OF those capsules nj! II win
nitrogelatin insert in the nitrogeatin OF illuminate
OF mercury and metallic sodium and cover IN the usual
manner Sheac the lower part Of the capsule up to the
rim of the interior cap Then Incltc the mad monkey
to open his Jaws and toss the capsule down his throat
II he swallows it, guess silva will astonish his devout
followers in KOlhari with a miracle. You might u
course give it to him concealed IN small rice cake or
other drv substance but the main thing Is 70 get
him 10 swallow the capsule whole. II he doc7 50" u
would be Just as well to give yoursei permission 10
depart
''Will that destroy the mad monkey suddenly, and
without fear of subsequent detection: asked Bhaskar
Very suddenly. don't believe there would oe