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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-08-17

hear them. AZ least tho native was
human and this experience
wasn't, hardly. He leaned TO-
ward the man, eyes aching with the
futile strain Of striving to penetrate
the blaclrness. He could see nothing
more definite than shadows. The boat
was resting motionless on the tide, as
II suspended in an abyss Of night,
fathomless and empty.
We'll, what now?" he demanded
harshly. BE careful. Dulla Dad"
I'VE are arrived, haEoor." said the
native calmly. IF you will be pleased
to step ashore. having care lest you
overtuTn the boat the steps are on
your left"
Where? Obi" Amber's
tentative hand. cropping in obscurity,
fell upon q slab Of stone, smooth and
slippery, but solid. You mean herO3"
AYE, hazoor.'
"And what next?"
II am to wait to conduct you back
to your place Of rest"
"Um? You are, eh?" Amber,
doubtful, tried the stone again; It was
substantial enough; only the boat
rocked. He struck a match; the short
lived fame afforded him q feeble, I'M
satisfactory impression Of long. mar
row. vaulted chamber, whereof the
floor was half water, half stone. There
was landing to the left. rather mar
row ledge. with a low, heavy door.
bossed with iron, in the wall beyond.
Shaking his head. he lifted himself
cautiously out Of the boat. you stay
right there, Dulla Dad" he warned the
native. until I SEQ what happens. II
I catch you trying to get away-the
boatll show up nicely against the
opening, you know-T'll give you cause
for repentance"
Il am here, hazoor. Turn you and
knock upon the door thus"-rapping
the gunwale Of the bOat-"thrice."
Amber obeyed. wrought up now to
30 high a pitch Of excitement and sus-
pense that he could hardly have with
drawn had he wished to and been able
to force Dulla Dad to heed him. AS
he knuckled the third signal. the door
swung slowly inward, disclosing, in a
dim glow Of light, stone walls-a bare
stone chamber illuminated by single
iron lamp hanging in chains from the
ceiling. Across the room dark en-
try opened upon a passageway equal
ly dark.
BY the door a servant stood, his at
titude deferential. AS the Vlrginian's
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-08-17

"Hazoor, It was charged upon mo q
say. I come from you know whom.
"The devil It was. Well
what do you want2"
II was to say. Hasten. hazOor, fol
the night"
i've heard that, too You mean
you're TO lead me to somebody. some
where-you can't say where?"
AYE, hazoor, even So"
Get over there, in the corner, while
think this overland don't move OF
I'll make you q present Of a nice
young bullet, Dulla Dad"
THAT Is as Allah wills; only re-
member, hazoor, the Injunction for
haste"
The man, q small stunted Moham-
medan, sidled fearsomely over to the
spot indicated and waited there, cring-
ing and supplicating Amber with elo-
quent gestures. The Virginian watch
ed him closely until comforted by the
reflection that, had murder been the
object, he had been a dead man long
since. Then he put aside the revolver
and began to dress.
only Labertouche would have to
communicate with me by such
stealth" he considered. Besides,
that reference to the photograph"
He slipped hurriedly into his cloth
ing and ostentatiously dropped the
pistol into his right-hand coat-pocket
I'm ready" he told the man. Lead
the way; and remember, II there's
any treachery afoot, you'll be the first
to suffer for It, Dulla Dad"
The Mohammedan bowed submis-
sively. BE It so, my lord" he said In
Hindi, and, moving noiselessly with
unshod feet, glided through the door
which opened upon the bund. Amber
close behind him.
In the water at their feet q light
boat was gently nosing the marble
bund. Dulla Dad. squatting, drew It
broadside to the steps and motioned
Amber to enter. The Virginian board
ed It gingerly. seating himself at the
stern. Dulla Dad dropped in forward
and pushed of. The boat moved out
upon the bosom of the lake with
scarce a sound. and the native, grasp
ing a double-bladed paddle, dipped 1t
gently and sent the frail craft flying
onward with long, swift, and powerful
guiding 1t directly toward the
walls Of the Raj Mahal.
Two-thirds of the way across the
surrendered to his mistrust
and drew his pistol. "Dulla Dad" he
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-08-17
SYNOPSIS.
~ LOUIS lOSEqr VINCE

David Amber, starting for q duck-shoot-
Ing visit with his friend Quain, comes up
on young lady equestrian who has been
dismounted by her horse becoming fright;
ened at the sudden appearance in the road
q burly Hindu. He declares he ls
Behart Lal ChatterJl. The appointed
mouthpiece OF the Bell" addresses Amber
as a man Of high rank and pressing
mysterious little bronze box. THE To-
Ken into ITO. his hand disapPssr9 In name 1me
BE In turn addresses her as Miss Sophie
Farrell. daughter OF Col. Farrell OF the
British diplomatic service In India and
visiting the Quains Several nights later
bronze box stolen. Amber and Quain go
hunting on an island and become lost and
Amber 10 left marooned. He wanders
about. finally reaches cabin ana rec.
'oGnizes as its occupant an old friend
named Rutton. whom he last met In Eng
land, and who appears TO be In hiding.
When Miss Farrell is mentioned Rutton Is
strangely agitated. Chatterti appears
and summons Rutton TO meeting OF o
mysterious body. Rutton seizes revolt
turns wildly excited. says he has Killed
the Hindu, takes poison. and when dying
asks Amber to go to India on mysteri.
GUS errand. Amber decides to leave at
once for India. On the way he sends
letter TO Mr.. Labertouche, a scientific
friend In Calcutta. by q quicker route.
Upon arriving he hnds a note awaiting
him. II directs Amber to meet his friend
nc knows his mission Is to get Miss Far
rell out OF the country. Amber attempts
to dispose OF the Token to money-len-
der. Is mistaken for Rutton and barely
escapes being mobbed. a message from
Labcrtouche causes him to start for Oar
'""li"g. and on the way. he meets Miss
feeling; on the way he meets Miss
her 10 become his wife.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-08-17

said gently; and the man ceased pad
ding with q shudder- "Dulla Dad,
you're taking me to the palace"
Yea, hazoor; that Is true" the ma
tive answered. his voice Quavering.
who awaits me there? Answer
quickly"
"Hazoor, It is not wise to speak .
name upon the water, where voices
travel far"
"Dulla Dad!"
"Hazoor, l may not say!"
The boat surged swiftly on. while
again and again Amber's finger trem'
bled on the trigger. Though already
the white cleaning walls lowered
above him, 1t was not yet too late
not too late; but should he withdraw,
force Dulla Dad to return, he might
miss WuaI9
He did nothing save resign himself
to the issue. As they drew nearer the
moonlit walls he looked in vain for
sign Of a landing-stage, and wondered
the lighted bund that he had seen
from over the water being invisible
to him round an angle Of the build
ing. But Dulla Dad held on without
a pause until the moment when II
seemed that he intended to dash the
boat bows first against the stone;
then, with q final dextrous twist OF
the paddle, he swung at a sharp angle
and simultaneously checked the speed.
Under scant momentum they slid
from moonlight and the clean air OF
night into a close well between two
walls; and then suddenly beneath an
arch and into a cavernous chamber
hlled with the soft murmuringS OF
water and with darkness.
Here the air was sluggish and heavy
and rank with the odor Of slime
''HaEoorl-
Il wns Dulla Dads voice. SLEEK Wilh
awning. Fuf az The rspllliVS1ssl q
the nconnfa AmbR Was not soFEy g
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-08-17
LADELPNIA FINDS
GREATEST THING
ON EARTH
important Discovery 10 Yours at Any
Tlme-cures Sores and Skin
Diseases.

Read what this man says. After
using only two cakes Of Resinol Soap
and one-half Jar Of Resinol Ointment
he cured sores and eruptions Of long
standing.
II had q very sore face, and after
trying most everything l thought !
would try your Soap and Ointment.
After using two cakes Of Soap and
part Of a Jar of Ointment found them
to be the greatest thing on earth. !
advise all those who suffer from any
skin disease to use Resinol Soap and
Resinol Ointment. I am glad to say
that my skin Is nice and clear and !
intend to use Resinol Soap as long a.
! can get It.
''T. X. MATTHEW. Philadelphia, Pa"
II Is evident that common sense re-
Quires everybody everywhere to have
on hand, ready for immediate use. the
one standard remedy for all skin trou-
bles. It is Resinol Ointment, put up
in screw.top opal containers and sell
ing at fifty cents or dollar, according
to size. This ointment should occupy
q prominent place in every bathroom,
on every medicine shelf and in every
travelling bag, that It may be ready
for immediate use. Resinol Ointment
does not contain q particle Of lead or
mercury or other poison. It is absO-
lutely non-irritant, and cannot injure
the most delicate skin. II Is highly
recommended by physicians and
nurses. For years Resinol Ointment
has remained the standard remedy,
noted for its effectiveness and com
plete harmlessness. II Is sold by
druggists everywhere.
Resinol Chemical Co., Baltimore. Md.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-08-17
RsmaInsd Long IN Rap. .AKona.rng con..mpaton Of T.

gaze fell upon him he salaamed re-
specially.
Amber entered, his eyes quick, his
right hand in his pocket and grateful
for the cold caress Of nickeled steel.
his body poised lightly and tensely
upon the balls Of his feet-ln a word,
ready. Prepared against the worst he
was hopeful Of the best: apprehen-
siVe, he reminded himself that he had
first met LAbertouche under auspices
hardly more prepossessing than these.
The clang Of the door closing be-
hind him rang holloway in the still
ness. The warder moved past him to
the entrance Of the corridor. Amber
held him with q sharp question.
"Am / to wait here3-
For q moment. heaven-born!- He
disappeared.
Without q sound a door at Amber's
elbow that had escaped his cursory
notice. 80 cunningly was It fitted in
the wall, swung open, and q remem-
bered voice doomed in his ears, not
without q certain sardonic infection:
Welcome, my lord. welcome to Khan
dawar!"
Amber swung upon the speaker
with a snarl. ''salig Singh"
"Thy steward bids thee welcome to
thy kingdom. hRzOorI"
Dominating the scene with his i'm
posing presence figure regal in the
regimentals Of his native army-the
Rajput humbled himself before the
virginisn, dropping to his knee and
offering his jeWeled sWordhit in token
Of his fealty.
"oh, get upI" snapped Amber I'M
patiently. I'm sick Of an this damned
tomfoolery. Get up. d'you hearl-un,
loss yOu want me % take that pretty
sword d yours and spank you VIA
a CULVER e q sslfEeprsusion.
moved - boay q ths nan q ~
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-08-17

you know It Whether or not you're
going to suffer what you call my In
science, / don't know, and l don't
much care. You've made a fool OF
me twice, now. and I'm tired Of It.
give you my word don't understand
why don't shoot you down here
and now, for l believe In my heart
you're the unholiest scoundrel unhung.
Is that language plain enough for
your
For an instant longer they faced one
another Extensively, Amber cool
enough outwardly and inwardly boil
ing with rage that he should have
walked into the trap with his eyes
open, Salig Singh trembling with re-
sentiment but holding himself in with
splendid restraint.
las for me-" continued Amber, Il
suspect I'm the most hopeless ass in
the three Presidencies, II that's any
comfort to you, Salig Singh. Now
what d'you want with me?"
A shadowy smile softened the black
ness OF the Rajputs wrath. He shrug.
ged and moved his hands slightly, ex'
posing their palms, subtly signifying
his submission.
Thou art my overload" he said
quietly, with a silky Difference. In
time thou wilt see how thou hast
wronged me. For the present, re-
main thy servant l harbor no re-
sentiment, owe thee naught but loyal
ty. await thy commands"
1.-THE dickens you do" Amber
whistled inaudibly. his eyes narrowing
as he pondered the man. You protest
lot, Salig Singh. II you're so much
at my service why, prove It"
BY way Of reply Salig Singh lifted
his sword in its scabbard from It's
fastenings at his side and, with q mag
nifioent gesture, cast It clanklng to
the floor between them. A heavy Eng
lish army pattern revolver followed
1t. The Rajput spread out his hands.
Thou art armed, my lord" he said.
Il. at thy mercy. II thou dost mis-
Judge my purpose in causing thee to
be brought hither. my life is in thy
hands"
"Oh, yes" Amber nodded. That's
very pretty. But presuming chose to
take it?"
Thou art free as the winds Of the
morning. See, then" Salig Singh
strobe to the outer door and threw
1t open. THE way Of escape is clear
mot even locked"
The lamplight fell across the stone
landing and made visible the waiting
boat with DulIa Dad sitting patiently
at the oar.
Il see," assented Amber. "WeIl?"
Salig Singh shut the door gently.
rs there more to say" he enQuired.
IT have shown thee that thou art
free"
CTo BE CoNTINUED.)
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-08-17
Looking 70, an Ak

There is a certain kind Of souvenir
iend that has pretty poor pickinga
these days." said the policeman. Il
mean the man or Woman-usually Il ID
q woman-who wants the az with
which the door Il cut. down and the
furniture smashed in 4 gambling raid.
There are Pluritans a-plenty who
beg NJ for these implements Of de.
struction. Egery raid that the public
gets wind Of brings out scores OF lst-
tsrs from foes Of gambling who have
the cotton batting ell ready 70 pack
away the AZ thai, struck q blow At
corruption. eigsGH
Unless re Old or sets lost IN the
shuttle sonahpdy b The crowd usually
11nh1 & % ~ polloa Who cen WTilo
~ net tolc1lng lst,tE.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-08-17
CTo BE coNT1NUED.)
insane for HlrInu Him.

This one was told OF the late Sen.
ator Dolliver. It is Of the trial Of q
man for murder, who was undoubted.
ly guilty, but was acquitted, greatly to
the surprise Of the presiding Judge.
The jury had been out two days con.
sidering the case, without reaching a
conclusion. Then the Judge called the
jury into court and asked what the
dificulty was. The foreman said:
Judge. there Is only one thing that
Is troubling Us. Was the prisoners
counsel appointed by the court. or re-
tanned by the prisoner himself"
The prisoner is q man Of means, I"
said the Judge. land be retained his
own counsel"
Ten minutes later the jury sent out
word that an agreement had been
reached. They fled into court. The
foreman rose and announced the YER
dict: Acquitted. on the ground Of In
sanity"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-08-17

Feet; then. with Q jangle Of spurs,
Salig Singh leaped up and stood at q
distance Of two PAGES, his head high.
his black eyes glittering Ominously
with well-nigh the sinister brilliance
Of his vibrating emerald aigrette.
MY lord!" he cried angrily. Are
these words to use to one who offers
thee his heart and hand? Is this inso-
lence to be suffered by a Rajput, q
son Of Kings?"
"As for that" returned Amber
steadily, giving him look for look.
your grandfather was q bunia and
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-08-17
DON'T BUY WATER.

When you buy bluing for your laur-
dry work, get RED CROSS BALL
BLUE. A pure solid ball OF blue, not
Q bottle Of colored water.
Used in thousands Of homes for 20
years. Makes clothes pure white.
Two sizes and 10 cents. AT ALL
GR0CERS.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-08-17
UneNpected.

Suddenly the umpire called time.
Jaw, what's the matter!" demand
ed the catcher.
Somebody in the grand stand ap-
plauded me-" he said, wiplng the
binding tears from his eyes. land I
wasn't prepared for that .
Play ball!"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-08-17

instrumental music Is sometimes
only instrumental in making the peo-
pie next door move.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-08-17

Mr.. Windows Soothing Syrup for Children
IeothIng. softens the guns, reduces lnhsmmA-
ton, allays pain. cures wind collie. sc a bottle.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-08-17
Father Time.

Time files"
Got the old man in an airshlp.
have they?"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-08-17

Everybody knows that other people
make mistakes.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-08-17

Bmith-My boy thinks he'll be Q
pirate when he grows up.
Jones-Thinks there is more money
In piracy than anything else, Ell?
Smith-Yes; but / think he's got
Morgan, the buccaneer, mixed up with
Morgan, the fnancier.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-08-17

Examine carefully every bottle OF
CAST0RIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-08-17

sl. ssea1 ;o Of G1HzZzZx
In Use For Over so Years.
Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-12-22

Mr.. Meyer Solomon came NJ
from New Orleans this week to spend
the holidays with his step-mother
Mrs. Alice Solomon.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. Roberts and
two handsome sons left this week
to spend Xmas with relatives in
East Baton Rouge parish.
WHEN YOU THINK OF BUYING
JEWELRY remember the bargains al
Haupt's Loan Office and Jewellers, 13l
North Commerce Street, Natchez.
Messrs. Jas. F. Curry. Sam w.
Hazlip, Jr., Myles Hopkins, Alex
Blanche. Jr., Norman Martien,
Balfoud Miller and Grayson Clark,
Tensas' representatives at L. s. u,
have returned home for the holi-
days.
Mr.. c. v. Ratcliff returned from
Natchez this week with his little
daughter, who has been undergoing
treatment in the Natchez Sanitorium
for some time. Her friends will be
glad to know that she has fully re-
covered.
WHY PAY FULL PRICES FOR
JEWELRY7 When you can save so
pei cent by buying from us. Haupt's
Loan Office and jewelers., 13l North
Commerce Street, Natchez.
Mr.. C. E. Lazarus and family
have moved up from the lower part
Of the parish to "Duckpond" plan
tation, where he will be engaged
with Capt. Worrell for next year.
We are glad to welcome Mr.. Laza-
rus and his excellent family to our
neighborhood.
The many friends Of Judge s. L.
Elam were delighted to see him in
st. Joseph last Saturday, after his
long illness. The Judge was look
ing much better than his friends
expected to see him and all sincere
ly hope he will soon be restored to
his usual good health.
Hon. E. C. Rhodes, candidate for
State Senator from this District, was
a visitor to st. Joseph this week in
the interest of bis candidacy. Mr..
Rhodes met a number of our people
and after leaving here went to New
elton, from which point he will
visit other sections of the parish.
We can now offer BARGAINS IN UN-
REDEEMED DIAMONDS, watches and
jewelry of all kinds, at prices unheard Of
before. Haupt's Loan Office and Jewels,
13l North Commerce Street, Natchez.
Mr.. Leroy DeLoach, who has for
the past three years managed Duck
pond plantation. for Capt. Rob't.
Worrell, has resigned his position |
and moved down to Concordia par
ish. where he has leased and viii
operate the Killarney plantation
next year. Mr.. DeLoach has many |
friends in st. Joseph who will wish |
him the greatest success in his new |
home. Anent Mr.. DeLoach's re-
moval from our parish dame rumor
has quietly limited that be also con-
templates another change, and a
much happier one, from the quiet |
state of single blessedness to the |
Elysium fields of matrimonial bliss. |
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1911-08-31
Notice of Proof OF Completion of
Works and Application of
Water to Beneficial Use
First publication August II, 1911.
Last publication September IA, 1911.

Notice is hereby given that
at ? P. NJ. on the eth day
Of september, 1911, at Bruneau County Of owy.
hee, State Of Idaho, before NJ. f. Reynolds. proof
will he submitted OF the completion Of works
for the diversion Of 80 cubic feet per second OF
the waters Of Spring and Of the application to
BENEFICIAL use Of said water in accordance with
the terms and conditions Of Permit No. 657l
heretofore issued by the State Engineer of the
State of Idaho
!. The name and postofice address Of the per
son, or corporation, holding said permit, are
Mrs. Addie NJ. Irons, Wickahoney, Idaho.
p Said works of diversion win be fully COM
pleted on the date set for such completion, and
the amount of water which said works are
capable OF conducting to the place of use. in
accordance with the plans accompanying the
application for such permit, is 81 cubic feet per
second.
3, The use to which said water has been ap-
piled is irrigation and domestic purposes and
the amount applied 10 beneficial use is 32 cubic
feet per second.
4, The place where said water is used is in
the Els SEA, Sec. !, T. b s., R. A E., B. NJ. and
Lots and Z, Sec. 6, TIP, ID S., Range s. East of
the Boise Meridian.
.. The date Of priority which said user is pre-
pared to establish is April lst, 1901.
A. E. RoBNsoN
Stale Engineer
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1911-08-31
Notice of Publication.

Notice is hereby given that at Il a. M, on the
18th day Of September, 1911, at Reynolds. Cops.y
of Owyhee State of Idaho, before A. C. Brun
zell, N P proof will be submitted Of the com
pletion of works foi the diversion Of SO cubic
feet per second OF the waters of Sucker creek in
accordance with the terms and conditions of a
certain permit heretofore issued BY the State
Engineer of the State of Idaho.
L The names Of the person holding said per
nit is H J Hudson
?. The postoifiee address of such persons is
Reynolds, County Of Owyhee State OF Idaho.
3. The number of such Permit is 5i9s
and the date set for the completion of such work
is September "A, 1911
4. Said water to be used for irrigation and
domestic purposes
s. Said works Of diversion VIII be fully com
pleted on the date set for such completion, and
the amount Of water which said works are cap
able of conducting to the place OF intended use,
in accordance with the plans accompanying the
application for such permit, is 81 enbic feet per
second
3. The amount Of lands for which said water
is available is loo acres, particularly described
as follows: Uns, land situated about i've miles
IN south-westerly DIRECTION from Reynolds p.
o. what will be when surveyed the EB NEIz
Sec q, sWA Nwl4 & Nw34 Sec. %, T. 8 S R.
4WBM
A. E. ROBINSON,
State Engineer.
First publication August II, 1911
Last publication September Ia, 1911.