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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-08-24

/ dark, set face cast In mold of In
science and pride. A bushy black
beard was parted at his chin and
brushed stiff1y back. Between his thin
hard lips. parted n shadowy smile.
his teeth cleaned white. Standing q
head taller than Amber and very
gracefully erect in clothing of q semi
military cut and Of regal magnifcence,
every inch OF his pose bespoke power,
position, and the habit Of authority.
At once impressed and irritated by
his attitude, Amber lowered his
weapon. "Well?" he demanded Queru-
lously. What do you want? What's
your part In this infamous outrage7"
On the others face the faint smile
became more definite. He nodded non
chalantly at Amber's pistol. My
lord intends to shoot?" he enquired
In English, his tone courteous and
suave.
That's as may be- retorted AM
Der deflantly I'm going to have sat
isfaction for this outrage Il die get
ting 1t. You may count on that, first
and last"
The man lifted his eyebrows and
his shoulders In depreciation; then
turned to his attendant. Put down
the light and leave us." he said CURLY
IN H1ndustani.
Bowling osequiously, the servant en-
tered and departed, leaving the lamp
upon q wooden shelf Draced against
one side Of the four-sQuare. stone
walled dungeon. As he went out he
closed tho door, and Amber noted that
It was heavy sheet Of iron or steel,
very substantial. His face darkened.
Z presume you know what that
MEANS. he said. with = significant
Jerk Of his head toward the door "It'll
never be shut on me alone, Wen
leave together, you and !, Il we both
90 out feet first. He lifted the pistol
and took the measure 81 the man, not
II any spirit 4 bravado. bit with ~
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-08-24
eTRoNcER THAN MEAT
A Judges Opinion Of Grape-NMs

"A gentleman who has acquired
aicial turn of mind from experience
on the bench out in the Sunfower.
State writes a carefully considered
opinion as to the value of Grape-Nuts
as food. He says:
"F'or the past 5 years Grape-Nuts
has been a prominent feature In our
bill of fare.
THE crisp food with the delicious,
nutty flavor has become an indis-
pensable necessity in my family's
everyday life.
1t has proved to be most healthful
and beneficial, and has enabled US to
practically abolish pastry and pies
from our table, for the children prefer
Nuts, and do not crave rich and
unwholesome food.
"Grape-Nuts keeps US all in perfect
physical condition-as preventive OF
disease 1t Is beyond value. have been
particularly impressed by the beneh-
cial effects of Grape-Nuts when used
by ladies' who are troubled with face
blemishes, skin eruptions. etc. It
clears up the complexion wonderfully.
"As to its nutritive qualities, my ex-
perience is that one small dish OF
Grape-Nuts is superior to pound Of
meat for breakfast, which is an impor-
tant consideration for anyone. It sat
isles the appetite and strengthens the
power Of resisting fatigue, while its
use involves none Of the disagreeable
consequences that sometimes follow
= meat breakfast" Name given by
Postum Co., Battle Greek, Mich.
Read the little book, 'vrhe Road to
MELVILLE. : in pkgs There's reason"
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuInes trace ana full O. humnR
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-08-24
CHAPTER x.
Maharana of Khandawar.

Maharana of khandaWar.
Both hand and voice might well
have been Labertouche's; Amber be-
lieved they were. And the darkness
rendered visual Identification impossi-
BILE. No shadow Of doubt troubled
him as he yielded 20 the urgent hand,
and permitted himself to be dragged,
more than led, through the reeking,
milling mob, whose numbers seemed
each instant augmented. He had
thought, DULY. to find 1t a difficult
matter to worm through and escape,
but somehow his guide seemed to
have little trouble.
Ever since that knife had flown
past his cheek, his instinct of self
preservation had been dominated by a
serene confidence that Pink Satin was
at hand to steer him In safety away
from the brawl He thanked his stars
for Labertouche-for the hand that
clasped his arm and the voice that
spoke guardedly In his ear.
And then, by the light Of the street,
he discovered that his gratitude had
been premature and misplaced. His
guide had fallen a pace behind and
was shouldering him along with al
most frantic energy; but a glance
aside showed Amber, In Labertouche's
stead, chunky little Gurkha In the
fatigue uniform of his regiment of the
British army of India. Pink Satin
was nowhere In sight. and 1t was Inn
mediately apparent that an attempt
to find him among the teeming hun
dreds before the goldsmith's stall
would be as futile as foolish-if not
fatal Yet Amber's impulse was to
wait, and he Notwithstanding
which seemed to- exasperate the
gurkha. who fairly danced with ex-
element and impotence.
Hasten, hazoor!" he cried. IFS this
time to loiter? Hasten ere they
charge you with this splitting of blood.
The gods lend wings to our feet this
night"
"But who are your" demanded Am
Der.
What matter IL that? Is It not
enough that / am here and well dis
posed toward you, that risk my skin
to save yours7" He cannoned sudden
Iy against Amber, shunting him un-
tremendously out Of the bazaar road
and into narrow black alley.
simultaneously Amber heard cry
20 up, shrill above the clamor OF the
mob, screaming that a white sailor
had knitted the goldsmith. And he
turned pale beneath his tan.
"You hear, hazoor? They are NAM
Ing you to the policewallahs. Comet
You're right" Amber fell into q
long, free stride that threatened quick
ly to distance the gurkha's short,
sturdy legs. yet why do you take
this trouble for me?"
why ask?" painted the gurkha-
did not stand behind you and see
that YOU did not throw the knife? Am
d dog to stand By and see an limo
cent man yoked 20 q crime?" He
laughed shortly. "Am q fool to for.
get how great Is the generosity Of
kings7 This way, hazoorl"
why call me king?" Amber
hurdled heap of offal and picked up
his pace again. yet you will find me
generous, though but sahib."
THE sahibs are very generous. !"
Again the gurkha laughed briefly and
unpleasantly. But this Ii no time for
words. Save your breath. for now Ne
must run"
He broke into e3vingy lope. biz
chin up, elbows III and chest distend-
Cd, his quick small fest sl0pR1ns -
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-08-24

Every Inch OF HteN Pose Bespoke
Power, Position and Habit of Au-
thority.
bodily into the arms OF gang of ruff
fans to be manhandled, and finally
locked up In a dark cell. don't sup
pose you've got the nerve to call that
courteous treatment"
He had an advantage, and knowing
it, was pushing 1t to the limit; for all
his nonchalance the black man was
not unconscious of the pistol; his eye
never forgot 1t. And Ambers eyes
left his not an instant. Despite that
the fellows next move was distinct
surprise.
Suddenly and with superb grace, he
stepped forward and dropped to one
knee at Amber's feet, bowling his
head and offering the hilt Of his sword
to the American.
my lord" he said swiftly in Hin
dustani, IF / have misjudged thee,
If have earned thy displeasure, upon
Iny head be it. See, give my life into
thy hands; but little CULVER Of thy
forefnger and | am as dust. /.
An N report OF thee was brought to
me. aNg / did err in crediting 1t. 1t
is true that l set this trap for theei
but see, NY. lord! though did 80, 1t
was with no evil intent | thought
but to make sure of thee and bid thee
welcome. as faithful steward should,
to thy motherland.N Maha Rao
Rama, Har Dyal Rutton Bahadur.
heaven-born, king OF kings. chose9
of the Voice, cherished of the EYE
beloved Of the Heart, bone of the bohe
and flesh Of the flesh Of the Body,
guardian Of the Gateway OF Swoyds!
I, thy servant, Salig Singh
bid thee welcome to Bharuta!"
Sonorous and not unpleasing, his
voice trembled with intense and Fun
questionable earnestness; and when
it ceased he remained motionlesss in
his attitude OF humility. Amber
hardly able to credit his heating,
stared down at the man stupidity hts
head awhirl with curiously commin.
gled sensations of amazement and en-.
lightenment Presently he laughed
shortly.
Get up" he said; get up and
stand over there by the wall and don't
be a silly ass"
"Hazoori" There was reproach in
Salig Singh's accents; but he obeyed.
rising and retreating to the further
wall there to hold himself at attention.
Now see here" began Amber, de-
signedly continuing his half of the
conversation in English-far too much
misunderstanding had already been
brought about by his too-ready IA
miliarify with Urdu. He paused lit
tie to collect his thoughts. then re-
sumed: Nov see here, you're Sally
Singh, maharana of Khandawar?"
This much he recalled from his con-
versation with Labertouche couple
Of hours gone.
"Hazoor, why dost thou need askf
Thou dost know" The Rajput, on his
part, steadfastly refused to return
to English.
but you are, dT0H your
by thy favor, 1t Is even So"
And you think I'm Rutton-Har
Dyal Rutton, as you call him, the for
mer maharana who abdicated In your
favor?''
The RaJput shrugged expressively.
an angry light In his dark, bold eyes.
ct pleases my lord to JEST" he COM
planned: "but am child, to be
played with Z"
I'm not joking. Salig Singh, and
this business Is no joke at all. What
I'm trying to drive into your head Is
the fact that you've made the mistake
Of your life. I'm not Rutton and I'm
nothing like Rutton: am an Amert
can citizen and"
fT0 RU C0NTTNUEDl
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-08-24
He,d the Records.

Two ladies seated at afternoon tea
fell to discussing the proves of their
respective bubbles.
After each had related several feats
of endurance and hardihood, one of
them remarked that her husband had
on one occasion dived under the wa
ter and remained down for fully two
minutes, without coming up to take
breath.
oh" said the other, that is
nothing. My first husband dived be-
low theNwater five years ago, and has
not yet cofae up to breathe"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-08-24
Il trust I make M

so,ute sincerity. Il trust make M
meaning plain?"
Most clear. hazoor" The other
showed his teeth In an appreciative
smile And yet"--with an expressive
outward movement Of both hands
what Is the need of all this?"
What" Amber choked with re-
sentiment. what was the need Of set
ting your thugs upon me-of kidnsp-
ing me?"
THAT, my lord. was an error OF
judgment on the part OF one who shall
pay for 1t full measure. / trust you
were not rudely treated"
"I'd like to know what in blazes
you call It." snapped Amber. I'm
logged by your spies-heaven knows
why!--lured to this place, butted
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-08-24
throw Cream Away.

She was city bride. who had never
before taken q hand In housekeeping
and knew but little about things IN
the kitchen. A few mornings ago she
got after the milkman.
What's the matter with your milk r
she said, with great vehemance.
It don't know" he replied. What
do you and wrong with it?''
well, she said. "eyery morning
it Is covered with d nasty yellow
scum"
And what do you do with the
scem7
sWhy, skim It OF. Of course, and
throw # ii The garbage can. Farm
- Guide.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-08-24
PIMPLEs COVERED HIS

my troubles began along ];
summer In the hottest weather.
took the form of small eruption
itching and kind of smarting
It took me mostly all over M
and kept getting worse until
my back was covered with
pimpIes which would burn an
night so that I could hardly
This condition kept getting
worse until my back was
Of big sores which would
and run. My underclothiI
q clot OF blood
81 tried various remedies and So
for nearly three years and was not
getting any benefit. 1t seemed was
in eternal misery and could not sleep
on my back or lean on chair. was
finally given a set of the Cuticura
Remedies and inside of two weeks I
could see and feel great relief. 1
kept on using Cuticura Soap, Ointment
and also the Resolvent, and in about
three or four months time my back
was nearly cured and felt like new
being. Now I am in good health and
no sign of any skin diseases and l
am fully satisfied that Cuticura Rene
dies are the best ever made for skin
diseases. I would not be without
them" (Signed) w. A. Armstrong,
Corbin. Kan, May rs, 1911. Although
Cuticura Soap and Ointment are sold
by druggists and dealers everywhere,
a sample of each, with 32-page book,
will be mailed free on application to
"Cuticura," Dept q K, Boston.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-08-24
HA>Method.

Mistress-Haves you reference?
Bridget Foine:; >ai held the poker
over her till I got it.A>Harper's Ba.
gar.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-26

priicd mv,clf ON shoon' ,m i'll the head; bu this n,
bv Hector | missed al but a cripple. Must moved.
hate to cripple things II WIS n KILN en-. t
been irwin to twist il ont with forkcd STICK but 1t
no Use"
George put ont hi, hand. My name is Gcorgc." he
announced. "Whom have the pleasure Of addrSSng'
"Gcorgc;" wondered the old mountHnccr. "Gcorgc
who;"
~Gcorgc -Holton George"
"Oh. the old man smiled kinder like the place IN
the Book that say the last shall be the hTst ana the ir.
shall be- the last We'll -ir, I'm Ickc Burkc This chap
here, my bow Bud. You're 70 hunn, rcckon|
"Ycs." answered George: and I've gone too far.
III be glad if YOU could tell me where could spcnd the
night. I'm willing 10 pay for all acc1minDla'i"n..
"You sh1l STAY al night with me- Mr.. George. Bur
kct said dccisycy. II never took cent for kccpn
man all night in my life 50 don't say any more bout
payin for 'commodation,. The only trouble Is won
der if you can put up with our way % dom
"Thcrc'll be no trouble there m sure, George mas
tened 10 say.
"Thcn ven CO. Bud call old Rock and the licc. Put
Old Rock at van end o. the hog and YOU stay at tins n
Put the fcc in the log It'll bring that squirrel ont into
old Rock mouth Stranger, les go.
IIoton George took up hi fpWlng piece and followed
the Old mounainccr down The cove On the way to the
cabin he noted that few lu,t above the house had
been cleared and that they were covered with cornStdkS
and the stub, Of tobacco plant.
Old /ckc BurLct, cabin Wa, built oi whole logs,
notchcd al the end and chlnkcf between wlth Spnt
square piece Of wood and daubci with clay from the
mount.unsdc The root WaerpNcrci with boards wllch
had been made b the liborpu- proC, Of splitting with
maui and wedge The floor alone had seen the @twml
but even this had not been dressed except by long wear
from shoe bottoms. Gcprgr noted % rc"on SKIN
nailed to Il great hcmloc tree a the corner Of the rude
hibitation.
\ wide fireplace flied with roaring oak ogs greeted
them o. they stepped a,rp the doorstep {" the main
room. To the gcst TIN appealed especially i"r the
day had been cool and the mountain ar WAS tmn
Brrkc took hi hat and g,mcbag. which hc placed ON
u crude table The hotWn be- placed IN rack over
head Then the mount,liuccr drew up two homemade
Ia. 4 In I tut,. 4 y
lc made as if 10 take ID seat also, woman voice from
the other room called 70 him, and he went Immediately
IN answer 10 1t.
IT, Iloton Gcorg, thl- mountain home Wa a novelty
uc noted that Il ladder led up to the loft and that
there was It very plump, comfortable looking bed IN the
New-York tribune., 1911-03-26

him and bring him in. Now remember TO be careful"
Ioton George held out his hand. I'm glad oi , the
chance to show YOU that can 90 things S'nl ne;
start from my hotel carly in the morning. JUST Ic' me
have. the gun now sir. Thank YOU. Goodby
And Henderson Wolfe told his prospective son IN law
goodbv with the air OF one who Is well pleased.
A r sunset the following day IIo,on George stood ON
n the mountain crest the old revenue officer had
poin,cd out 10 him from the window ol Ms nome ~
his side was It well filled bag OF game; there were SPUR
r,ls boomers. pheasant to prove MS illf''Eul1
R, his bgb booted feet rested the butt OF two-barclcd
shu,g1n. For q moment he forgot that nc was very
tired in the aurora Of the scttng SUM- II was canuu'
and from his point Of view he lhought II 8rdnu PcI"'
him, too spread the loVchcN' P"'''''" III '" WV
set eyes upon. -, .t:
The man from the North was enjoying the thing
hugely About him were scrbby mountain OAK Il ic"
fire ,corchcd and gnarlcd chestnut trees; over every
i, f thr groupd were moss covered gray stonc- from
between which in the summer just past fern, ana Itttc-
weed had grown luxuriany. He was cnhrallcd the
dr of tbc mountains Of dead leaves ana dead lcIIH'
was about him. great spirit OF absolute Ir'c"'''
Tbcn from in,l below the head Of the cove before
him, The one i'm which Wolfe had told him Bur kci hyci
there came the deep lhrpatcd. keen crack Z" Il I'is '"
relied squirrel nilc. u,t;.
arm and walked quietly toward thc point whence Ltd
come the report Of but "a moment '&' '"I'i"N ~
picked his way over the ,tonc> over '''lR Is' 'i'I
Lr,,n TO descend With the hunter instinct stThlE III
bm. he walked easily picking hi, footsteps cautiously
ng nong the hclcning ivy and laurel bushes, wt"se
leave gintcd golden in the fading sunlight 80 care
fuly did he walk that there w's hardly sound from MS
y6ung,h voice suddenly icll upon hi. ear. and #
c,mc from barely q dozen yard away "Pap wander
fcllcr with store bought cothc. ON and mulcy sh"'-
gum
THE Northcrncr turned sharply to hi- rghl. Before
l the end Of q hollow log he "a" "a gn1zlcd old man
Rnccling At hi- idc there stood the youth whom I'
I f.tt4,.. ItTfI. he
ing the earth from hi knee.
aTbem no-hammcr -holgn- Away reminded me Of
dchoned cow he remarked. q. If for want ol any ny,
thing else more appropriate. "GGod c,cnln stranger
~Good evening returned Iloon Gcorgc pau
With evident interest "What'. IN the log,'
"Squirrc answered the old man. awe d""a
New-York tribune., 1911-03-26

FIR F., months Old Wolfe had been in a quandary
Ez ... q brought home with her from the NOrth
'ae pho. Jn Of a very fine looking young man: and
,,r .., She had had q letter from the North each
week frankly confessed 10 her father that She loved
H,f. ...rg. very much.
T..o revenue officer often paused by the picture
ai t. .- II De- would read the character OF the
man '..a a tac exterior He told himself that there
could One objection 90 that young man. he was
Y..... rl Henderson Wolfe knew nothing about
iars- However, hc decided TO know something
about rau who took his name from the adored
EZJr. ID matters went certain way, ne dGief-
mc.ilt u' tD find out few things about TINS liCl-
"a G.. And Henderson Wolfe was sufficiently
.f'"- n IF, ends,
O\E u-..t morning there was a knock at the front.
~ il. RYAN, Of the law opened the do0r "ith
rr.rg. ... r..rg- II wi. the Young man OF the PIC
'-r IS r.t.d that IIplton Gcorgc was wei, 'cI
Up. clean ..i man whose eye as keen ana WHo'c
+" aa ..... be- a. square as his own J ne hcWCO"Ti
". ,. tl. -tuiiv little parlor where ne TOOK oiu
Wolfe ... uedcr- and -aid straight from the teelI'
"Nr " t. ! love your daughter and She loves me-
IH.,. ......, ion ~ marry her." There was NOM
H2 ..-.. . either bis word or his actions. II WAS
I'd. prompting. .. ..uc.ri,y alone.
Vol. -t ~lvc been expecting this. want
Betty ~ 1pr \ow If She's worth having ,Hc
worth te...., .lr am fighter -hgurativcy. ad-
n,r. 12 v.ut NV daughter 10 marry iI8il,cI'
j. '.le .r to got along in this world You udJI
stand. . .. .o can DO things. Are you willing 10 DC
-Bs g, water. SIR" the young Northcrner e%-
claimed .-'
,, hs. .. aid Wolfe his voice warming, re pI
H",on G.-.. over 10 window. Perhaps he had D'''i
planning Henderson Wolfe was entirely capaDc ol
2annt2 londer said be, pointing 10 CIcS} 81 ol .'o
b.le kits Mountains twenty miles away hidden IL - L.
pw that highest peak, on the olni o.c .,'.
.I''a aer ian who has made more whisky ilhllJWH nv
iin aa .a, -acu in this State. His name Is ~ ~
bllEct Br:, Inn tomc. if YOU want 10 marry my gTi
c IAeIe a. hesitation 10 the younger man i'&pn, &
Ie,'se enthusiastically. ~l' DO II, or tc'I Ip"i ,,h
INA, nnla. a the attempt You invest me WIN
'1.l'r' i.pu.zc me- that is 10 say;' ,,
Il ID, DO a.-rd Wolfe. @Start carly tomorTp"
m'rnin2 f.ar nave to walk Take my shotgun a. ;f
aus ipa at.r 10 90 as q hunter Go straight "'6' AL
R a rai Arrive at Burket cabin about dush' r,
'ii -n'> In the morning get the old man
'''i ' r.., lmc prctcxt or other put the Ho' '''
New-York tribune., 1911-03-26
Entry No. II in Our Prize Story Competition

I'D Henderson Wolfe had more moon
I lincr scalps al his belt than any
ether revenue officer in the State; and
when 1c looked into his keen far seeing
,r.- ri noted the squarcneS> OF his bearded
f.Wt Hi not wonder. He was tall straight;
lis ~W.- iron gray: his nerves were nerve
u ..'. And originally Henderson Wolfe
..m-t W. mountainccr. He had worked
..rt.. I'.'e Illicit di~tilling plant many the
lav u..u Young man. But he had been
.rc.t. t-.i fncd q hundred dollars and
lodged -c M in default Of payment. His
uil-. bro minded man with 81 convincing
manner n.t iei up his wrong, in light
that .oa. Henderson how ne was slurnng
,he m.-..-. ~ the law by making whisky
H'hou, license.
th...uugmoon,hincr had languishcd
.r prison t.- .12ht days, his mountain sweet
hear. had ..i everything She possessed and
.rlosa. q proceeds 20 pay her lovers fine.
They had uough left % be married on.
H.rt.-., Wolfe then tor~wOrc his former
u..-uto- ni launched forth as "a hunter OF
~..rnu. And he would have told YOU
tt.' t- d.tr because ne loved his people the
p..,. " M mountains. And il was that
Hat. .c at 'oyc his people, and though
-- .t t,w 81 comparatively well read,
.-. .....l man, he never forgot that love
.r.-. ....ri
H-t.rou Wolfe had been in the revenue
-.-. t. .u.utv wears. The wife Of his
.i..-c dos. .ad long been laid to sleep the
h.. .'..p p.uI.rtucccdar- and the ground ivy
r nc houcy.gOs'. But for an eighteen
s.. - daughter ms home was empty.
Young woman had been back from
.YI IN ,hc North for half q year.
s.-i with honor- Old Hcndcr-
u. Wolf H- pleased 20 the bottom Of his
r. ..r' u. aw in her blue eyes and
.- dr .lc perfected counterpart OF
u-#r h.i ,ou-ort. TO him she was the
.n. woman; She was the bloom Of his
life. ... al 'hcrc Wa left that was ike
New-York tribune., 1911-03-26

) Henderson Wolfe had more moon
hincr scalp> at his belt than any
.-lcr revenue officer in the State: and
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-17
K. \. BELL HELD SANE
WOMAN BALKED
Court Is Guided in Decision
- by Five Medical
Experts.

Kossuth H. Bell, former general SUI
ing company. was adjudged sane in a
decision handed down by Judge John
E. Owens in the county insane court
in Chicago yesterday after a trial last
ing nearly week.
The court was guided in his opinion
by the decision of five medical experts,
who decided, after a severe mental and
physical test, that Bell was not insane.
The physicians were Drs H l. Davis,
William j. Swift, V. II. Podstata. John
Leeming and J. G. Kiernan.
Bell was adjudged insane April %,
1909. but restored to his rights as a
sane person the following July. Mrs
Grace Wurmle his niece, filed a petit
tion in the county court May "a seek
ing TO have him declared insane again
Mrs. Emma NJ. Bell. his wife, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ira o. Jones, his son-in-law and
daughter. and his brother, Benjamin
l. P. Bell. testified that he believed
persons were following him and try
ing to harm him.
AS the result of Bells alleged rela-
tions with Mrs. Alice Gelder and a mar
supposed to be her husband he is said
to have paid over $4,000. $1,000 OF
which was paid to the woman by Mrs
Bell through Attorney George A
Trude.