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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-05-15
CHAPTER Xxx.

Toward the close of the following
day the Poonah dropped ancRor in the
river roadstead off Rangoon; and with
in the ensuing hour her passengers
had deserted her, De Hyeres and Miss
Pynsent in their van, O'Rourke among
the las. to leave. And nothing hin.
dered him, not the least hitch delayed
his Decentralization. 1t was curious,
it was incredible, it was disturbing.
He took away with him no ease Of
mind whatever.
There we're tikkagharries waiting,
and without breath's delay the ad-
venturer and his servant climbed into
the nearest and desired to be con-
veyed to the offices of Messrs. Sec
retan and Sypher. The vehicle whirled
them swiftly away and into the main
travelled way Of Rangoon, Mogul
street.
/ In front OF a structure Of stone and
iron 30 palpably an Office building
that 1t might have been transDlanted
to the Strand without exciting COM
ment-save for the spotless cleanli-
ness Of it-their tikkagharry drew up.
The gharriwellah indicated the Of
flcea Of Messrs. secretan and Sypher,
one flight up-and named his fare.
o'Rourke paid him and alighted, vita
Danny at his heels and his heart try
Ing to choke him. The hour Of full
alment was at hand-and OIL was
well! he VINO had faced desth In .
hundred shaDaa ~ te1Fo1. unasncains.
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Palm.
was afraid. He's superstitious about
the stone-believes 1t bad luck to
touch It so long as 1t remains away
from Its Bdddha. So he came to u.s.
myself am not superstdous'
but :"
He ceased to speak abruptly, for the
Pool of. Flame lay naked, a binding
marvel, in the hollow of his palm.
o'Rourke heard him gasp and was
conscious OF his hastened respiration
Watching the man intently, ne saw
a strange shade Of pallor color his
face.
"'Tis meself," said the adventurer,
that's no more superstitious than ye'
sir. Yet I'm willing to confess I'm
glad the things out Of me hands at
last"
Sypher seemed to recollect himself
as one coming out of a state OF stu
por. He stood up and buttoned the
ruby carefully into pocket OF his
trousers. Come" he said crisply
Let US step across the street to the
bank. The moneys there for you, sI
tho reward"
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found himself in a fiutter of nerves
that would have disgraced a school

found himself in flutter of nerves
that would have disgraced a school
girl
He lodged into the building, took
the steps three at a stride and
suddenly found himself in the pres
ence of, more than that, closeted with
the man to meet whom he had crossed
half the world at peril of his life:
Mr.. Lansdowne Sypher.
Colonel o'Rourke?" sypher's man
ner was very cordial. "I'm glad to see
you. You are within your time, yet
had begun to despair of you.' BE
seated" He indicated chair beside
his desk. "And permit me; you OF
all men will appreciate the precau-
tion."
He laughed and went to the win
dows, adjusting the wooden shades IN
such manner that the light was
tempered and no portion of the room
could be visible to anyone spying
from a window in one of the adjacent
buildings. The he turned and smiled
cheerfully at the stupefled adventurer.
Thave 1t here" said O'Rourke; safe
be the mercy of several highly poten-
tial saintsi" He laughed uneasily,
fumbling in hie breast pocket. There
1t is," said r ossing the stone in Its
chamois : ag upon the solicitors
desk.
Sypte Himself betrayed some evil
dences of nervousness as he sat for
ware and lifted the case by its leath-
ern thongs. He let it d>ngle before
him for an instant, watching 1t with a
curious. speculative smile. {.
WELL" he said, really y
And after pause; 81 congratulate
you, Colonel o'Rourke. And 1 admire
you immensely. You see,
when this commission was offered us,
considered seriously the project OF
going in search of you in person and
bringing the stone back to Rangoon
myself. But then-although I'm not
really a timorous mani knew the
circumstances so WE'LL feared l
should never reach Rangoon alive.
Yes" He thrust hand into his waist
coat pocket and produced penknife,
with which he began to slit the
stitches that enclosed the ruby.
you've been wondering, no doubt,
why so enormous a reward was Of
fered. -
81 have that" assented O'Rourke.
"It was partly because of the dan
GER" said Sypher, intent upon his oc-
cupation. you know, these Burmese
are curiously pious folk; when one
of them grows rich he employs the
major part of his fortune in building
a temple-or in some such work. This
particular gentleman very wealthy
merchant-chose to give half Of what
he had to the restoration of the Pool
of Flame to the Buddha from which 1t
was originally stolen. But he, too,
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schemes protected the hardwood floor
ing. To the right a door stood a1ar
and permitted broad shaft of light
to escape from the room beyond. On
the other hand g similar door, like
wise open, showed a DINNER glow.
Two other doors were closed;
O'Rourke assumed that they led to
the kitchen offices.
Having waited few moments with
out event, the Irishman knocked sec
ond time, and would have knocked a
third when he thought better of it
and glanced at his watch. 1t was only
a matter of ten minutes after eight;
strictly interpreting the intent Of
Sypher's invitation, he was trife
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CHAPTER xxxIT.

For several minutes o'Rourke re-
NAMED beside the body, making two
notable discoveries. For he was quick
to note The fact that one Of the dead
mans hands was tightly clenched,
while tie other lay half-open and
(To BE CoNTINUED.)
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The POOL
of FLAME
Continued from Opposite Page)

am entirely that a humble soldier Of
fortune should be known to ye be
reputation"
ooh, I've grown quite weary Of your
fame. Colonel O'Rourke," she coun-
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-08
GIANTS MUST
HUSTLE, SAYS
n. !. EXPERT
Bv Sam Crane.
T EW YORK, Aug. 8.-This season
with the Giants has been eX-

T EW YORK, Aug. S.-This season
" with the Giants has been eX-
ceptional. for the reason that
they have broken old records and made
new ones with startling frequency, ana
with such spectacular effects that local
fans have been kept in a state of eX-
pectancy from the very start of the
championship race until the present in
teresting situation.
The race is not over, either, by any
means, and is liable to bring forth
other sensations before the last game :
are played on Sunday, october next.
The Giants still have an s 1-2-game
lead on their nearest rivals-the Cubs
showing that the latter have not been
able to gain hardly any on McGraw's
team since June Is wnen the Cubs
played their last game at the Polo
grounds of their first visit here
Still. it must be taken into consider
alton that the Cubs have improved in
their playing since that time. two
months ago, when they first COM
menced to fash as possible contendcrs
with the Giants. The latter have hard
ly kept pace with the Cubs, either. al
though the record of an s 1-2-game
lead appears to show it.
On July MCGraW had his players
fifteen games in the lead over his near
est opponent. and it is since then that
the Giants have fallen off more than
the Cubs. Four defeats by the Chance
crew out of five games played in Chi
cago on the Giants last trip there. and
three out of four at the Polo grounds
more recently, gave the Cubs their big
gest lifts and they are playing just the
style of ball now that still keeps them
in the Giants danger zone. The latter
can not afford to let up a particle in
any series they play from now on. They
can not even hold the tail-end Boston
Braves too lightly. because the Cubs
have the feeling imbued in their scrap
py minds that they are going to beat
the Giants out and they in conse-
quence. will fight from the drop of the
hat in every game they go into.
The Giants do not want to get it into
their noodles that their lead is lead
piped" until it is absolutely cinched as
enough to win beyond the shadow of a
doubt.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-08
COBB MAY DEMAND S45,000
FOR NEXT THREE YEARS

DETROIT, Aug. S.-This is Ty Cobb's
last year under the $4,000 contract
which he signed three years ago with
the Detroit club Before the great play
er dons a uniform next spring he VIII
have to be signed TO a new agreement,
and il is needless to say that this will
call for. decidedly more salary than he
is at present drawing.
Cobb is mum on the subject; only to
say that If he plays next year he viii
be we'll paid While there is nothing
authentic about it, It is asserted that
he proposes to demand three year
contract which calls for S45, 600, a fig
ure by no means eXorbitant when his
ability as a player and his drawing pro-
clivities are taken into consideration.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-08
Cross and 0'Brien
Go Ten Fast Rounds
To Draw in New York

NEW YORK, Aug. S.-Both Young
Jack O'Brien and Leach Cross today
claimed victory as a result of their ten
round boxing contest at ST, Nicholas
rink last night Fight fans who saw
the contest were divided in their optn-
ions. Some declared for Cross others
for O Brien. while still others thought
that the boys had fought to a draw.
O'Brien, who is not yet 10 years old,
showed himself a marvel of speed. and
al times had the New York lightweight
guessing by his fast work. In the fourth
round Cross tried to put the Philadel-
phian away and went after him hard,
but Jack stood up and saved himself.
Johnny Dundee beat Patsy Kline, of
Newark, \, J.. in the semi windup
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-08
BOXING
Late News and Views

The boxing game in California is not
doomed. The petition that was circu-
lated around in an effort to put the lid
on boxing turned out to be the lone eff
tort OF Los Angeles sporting scribe The
peutlon was thrown out by the county
clerk.
Freddie Welsh and Grover HAYES fought
a draw few nights ago at Winnipeg
rms Is the second time they have met
ana both times draw was the verdict
Abraham Attell is probably through as
a TOP notcher. The little Hebrew trained
ms hardest for his fight with Tommy
Murphy ON the coast last SATURDAY. vet
the best he could do was to get a draw
Jack White has arrived in New orleans
ana started training for the two bouts he
mas scheduled there. on August u
WHITE Is matched to fight Frankie Rus
Seu' while on August ~ he will tackle
Joe lhomaS. II he defeats these two
pGgS ne viii be matched with the winner
OF lne Mandot-Rivers bout to be staged
on the coast Labor DaN
The boxing game will be reopened at
81. Joseph, Mo. August . when a fifteen
round engagement between Tommy
. Rourke and Freddie Daniels will be
staged.
The ST. Louis Athletic club of St
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-08
KID HOWARD'S ARM BAD:
Is GIVEN HIS RELEASE

Kid" Howard the popular little col
lege player. who was with the Atlanta
team part of last season and also who
was tried out part of this season. was
given his unconditional release this
morning. Howard has been given
every chance to make good by the local
association, but the Kid could not get
his arm to come around In fact, it
seemed to get worse in place of bet
ter, and for the last few days he has
been unable to throw the ball across
the intield,. Unless his arm gets bet
ter, Howard may never be able to play
ball again. However, his arm should
find itself after he has rested up for
several months.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-08
CATCHER WELLS BACK
IN CRACKER UNIFORM

Phil Wells. the Crackers second
catcher last season, who was farmed to
the Gadsden team in the Southeastern
league this season, under an optional
agreement, has been recalled by the
local association, as the Southeastern
league has busted up. While the Atlanta
team is not in need Of catcher Wells
will be carried along until he can be
placed with some team for the rest Of
the season If no place is found for
Phil. he will be carried along with the
Crackers until the season closes, and
then be disposed Of
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-08

Louis. Mo, is making an offer to secure
a match between Joe Rivers and Harry
rrendall to he staged some time in Oc
tOber.
Danny Goodman, the Chicago light
weight, who fights Prince Henry in Au-
rora tonight, will probably be the next
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-08

American pug to sail for Australia
Danny is in receipt of a letter from Hugh
Mcintosh asking him to make the trip 10
the Antipodes and fight some Of the
lightweights there
jack Johnson has picked Bob Mona as
the closest contender for the middle-
weight title
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-08

Cobb only secured one hit in four
times up yesterday. Speaker gained a
bit by having a perfect average. He
was up twice and made two hits. Jack
son only got one safe swat in three at
tempts. Collins had good day, garner
ing two hits in three trips to the plate.
lajoie failed to connect in two at
tempts.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-08
Yesterdays Results

Atlanta Montgomery, off day.
Memphis 2, Mobile l.
Nashville 2, New Orleans 0 FIRST gameD
New Orleans 3, Nashville l Second
game)
Chattanooga Birmingham, rain.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-08
STANDING OF the Clubs.
YesterhaN,s RestIIta.

Philadelphia Z. st. Louis ?.
Detroit 7, New York 0.
Washington 10, Chicago /.
Boston 4, Cleveland 4.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-08
Standing G the cluha.


Albany II, Macon 3
Columbia 2, Jacksonville l C1rst game)
Jacksonville 7. Columbia ,second
Columbus Savannah, rain.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-08
The Big Race

Here's how the Big Five" of the
American league are hitting the ball,
the averages including yesterdays
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-08
AMERICAN LEA5UE-
Games To-Day.

Philadelphia in Chicago.
Washington in St. Louis.
Boston in Detroit.
New York in Cleveland.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-08
THE BASEBALL CARD.
SOUTHERN LEAGUE.


Mobile in Atlanta. Ponce DeLeon park.
Game called at 4 o'clock.
Birmingham in Chattanooga.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-08
NekterdaY,a Reanlta-

Pittsburg I, New York 2.
Philadelphia 4, Chicago I.
BROOKLYN s, St. Louis 7.
Cincinnati II, Boston 3.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-08
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Games Today.
Cincinnati in Boston
St Louis in Brooklyn.
Pittsburg in New York
Chicago in Philadelphia
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-08
SOUTH ATLANTIC.


Games Today.
Savannah in Albany.
COlum bia in Columbus.
Jacksonville in Macon
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-08

The Washington team has maintained
a scouting force of one and has spent
$4,000 or so for players. And now look
at them
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-08

Somers spent 5000 for players for the
Maps last year and worked four scouts.
This year he will spend $4,000 and has
worked five scouts.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-08

If the Crackers finish in last place again
eTn league.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-08

Manager Jess TannehiI has released
ShOrtstOp Bierman and signed al Newn-
ham for the Chllocothe team
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-03-29
IDR, NORRIS INDICTED
s. ON CHARGE OF ARSON
BASED ON FIRING OF BAPTIST
CHURCH ON NIGHT OF
JANUARY II.
Counsel for Minister Expects His
Return Today from Health Trip
to Make Bond.-Warrant
Not Served.

Fort Worth, Texas, March 20
Rev. J. Frank Norris, pastor Of the
First Baptist church of this city,
was indicted for arson late yester-
day by the grand jury of the Forty
Eighth District Court of Tarrant
county. aa
The warrant was placed in the
hands of the sheriff Immediately,
for Rev. Norris left for Hubbard
City yesterday morning to obtain
q little rest. A. J. Paskin, one of
his counsel. said that in all proba-
bility his client would return today
and make bond.
| The minister is already under in
dictment for perjury in connection
sx.tl, !. Z - xs1.aas .st.@s,- -s.s,axss ~
him and q. H. Connefl. one OF the
church deacons, and the trial on
that charge has been set for April
1st
The indictment returned yester-
day is in connection with the fire
in the church the first time the
edifice was in danger. The. grand
jury which returned the Indictment
was empaneled March II by Judge
II. H. Buck of the Forty-Eighth
District Court and given special
instructions to investigate the mys-
terious fires, 1t has been in session
practically ever since that date and
has, 1t is said, gathered much evil
dencc Detectives have been at
work and dozens of witnesses have
been examined. Judge Buck being
absent from the city ON account of
the death of his father, the indict-
ment was reported to Judge Sim
mons
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-03-29
At the Majestic.

An excellent bill is being present
ed at the Majestic during the clos
ing part of the week. Miss Allie
Leslie Hasson does clever child &
part. She has good voice which
she uses to fine advantage. In addi-
ton to her singing she does little
bit of clever dancing. The Four
Musical Kleises have an act that is
filled with artistic musical num-
bers. Two of the youngest musicians
on the stage are introduced. Their
is remarkable The act is one that
never fails to bring the applause.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-03-29
|ACTUAl WORK BEGUN
ON NEW IATERURAh
Surveyors Begin Stalking Out Road
bed for Dallas Waco Corsica
ma Line.

The work of constructing the Wa
o-Dallas-Corsicana interurban OF
the Southern Traction company was
begun yesterday. the company's
charter having been flied the day
before at Austin. Two field parties
are now at work, one at Italy and
one at Rice. stalking out the road
bed for grading. Bids for the work
are now being received by the en-
cheering company, and dirt will be
flying April l.
The work is being undertaken by
the Southern Engineering and Con-
struction company, with offices at
1312h Commerce street, which has
been organized for this purpose.
Burr Martin, the president, has
been interested in the Texas Trac-
ton Company ever since its organ
ization. The vice president and head
of the engineering department Is
Luther Dean, C. E., formerly of
Tunton, Mass, a member of the
American Society of Civil Engineers
and man Of wide experience in in
terurban work.
1t is stated that other parties
will be placed in the field immedi-
ately, and that the road building
will be pushed ahead steadily from
now on.--Dallas News.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-03-29
Waxahachie Gas
& Electric Co.
CARNIVAL PLANS COMPLETE
Firemen Invite Clergy to View the
Attractions on Day of Opening

firemen Invite Clergy to view the
Attractions on Day Of Opening
The following announcement has
been made regarding the carnival to
be given next week under the aus
pieces of the firemen:
"A number of ladies will be In
terested in the carnival to be given
next week by the Waxahachie fire
men
Invitations have been sent to the
prominent preachers in the city to
attend the performances and pass
their judgment upon the merits of
the various shows given. The fire
men desire the presence of their
clerical friendg and wish them TO
join in the celebration. This
move in itself will assure all intend
ing visitors that the carnival will be
run upon the most moral principles
and that nothing offensive will be
permitted upon the grounds,
Reports have been received from
all the shows engaged that they viii
be in the city Sunday and there
will be no delay in opening the car
niyal at the appointed time, Monday
Mt 7 p m. Fifteen attractions will
be in line and all of them are ex
pected to appeal to the popular
taste. The firemen are busy mel
just now, arranging for the proper
locating of each individual show
and there will be but little space tc
spare when the entire outfit is final
ly located"
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-03-29

Is an almost certain result OF
kidney trouble. D. Toomey, 500 Il
Olive St.: Bloomington, Ill, says
] suffered with backache and pains
in my kidneys which were almost
unbearable. l gave Foley zsKIdney
Pills a good trial. and they done
wonders for me. Today can do
hard days work and not feel the
effects" Curlin's Two Drug Stores.
Curlin Drug Co. north side square.
Curlin's Pharmacy, west side the
square. d&w
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-03-29
Real Estate Transfers.

w. NJ. Wilson to b. L. Finch lot
in Italy; $500.
N. A. Green to T. w. Mcknight
one-fifth interest in 1874 acres on.
of the Mason Phelps survey; 49,
900.
R. A. Mccall to s. F. Hyde, lot in
Ennis; $4,000.
c. w. Simpson, executor estate
of Mrs. r. j. Coleman, to ]. E. Nc
Whorter, lot in Waxahachie; ST.
$50.
s. c. Harrell to w. H. Beene,
100 ga acres out of the Fletcher
Layton survey and IS "a acres
out of the ]. F. McNabb survey:
5000.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-03-29
Moltcrs, Manager Here.

Hon. John w. Hornsby of Austin
state manager of the senatorial
campaign OF Hon. Jake Wolters, Ii
in the city today. Mr.. Hornsby has
good many friends in Waxahachie
who are always glad to see him.
Mr.. Hornsby is on his way &c
Dallas to attend a meeting of the
state democratic executive commit
tee tomorrow.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-03-29
= o = = . . . Q = o = =
: LOCALS. =

= = o = o . = = . = 0 ,
Meet your friends at 1.-THE Family
Reunion" $40
F. s. Cronk Co. sell galvanized
roofing cheap. tt
It's great! "rhe Family Reun-
ion," opera house. $40
| April and 6. Follow the crowd
to 1.-THE Family Reunion" $40
Eighteen rolls toilet paper. holder
free. for s1.00. F. s. Cronk Co. II
Buy your pump from F. s. Cronk
Co All kinds. Prices way down tt
April patterns which heve been
delayed are now here. j. S. Camp
bell & Co. 300
When you need a plumber call
Bunkley, with F. s. Cronk Co. Both
phones "a II
By express today, pique and lin
en- skirts. Ask to see them, 81 to So.
j. S. Campbell & Co. 800
Mrs. c. r. LeBlond, who was Sc
riously hurt in a runaway several
days ago. is improving nicely.
ON Oil! See w. J. Sheldon and
j. w Kennedy at Harbin's office for
guaranteed oil propositions In Elec-
ira. tt
Have your horse clipped. He
looks better and does better. / have
the latest improved electric clippes.
John Davenport's Stable. Phones 2.
If
Beginning Tuesday, April End,
the banks of the city will observe
summer hours and close at 4 o'clock
p. m. except Saturdays when they
will remain open until 5 o'clock p.
III. 311
Claude Cannon received a mes
sage this morning from his father
at Roanoke stating that his broth
er's wife was seriously i'll with men,
nights and that there was no hopes
of her recovery
Buck Brown, editor of the Mid
lothian Argus, who was in the city
today. said a Wilson club would be
organized at Midlothian tomorrow
afternoon and the prospects were
good for large membership.
Douglass Bowen, the boy who
was attacked with meningitis last
Saturday, continues to improve. The
| nurse who has had charge of the
case was dismissed this morning
by the attending physician. The
complete recovery of the boy is now
| expected.