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to await the arrival of the tender Bala
Khan The white elephant was worth
ten thousand rupees He might not be
obliged to share these bags of silver.
His men could not complain. They had
discharged him. Let them have the
pipes. He himself would only pretend
to smoke.
too much for his will power. He
sucked in the smoke, down to the bot
tom of his very soul. and suddenly
found peace. The superdrug with
which the poppy had been mixed was
unknown to Ramabai but he had often
witnessed tests of its potency. 1t
worked with the rapidity of viper
venom. Within ten minutes after the
first inhalation the nine brigands sank
back upon the sand, as nearly dead as
any man might care to be.
At once the elephant was liberated,
and the party made off toward the
town. Col Hare, suspicious of every
thing these days, marveled over the
simplicity of the trick and the smooth
ness with which it had been turned.
He began to have hope for the future.
Perhaps this time they were really go
ing to escape from this land accursed.
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be a well. and with them was the
sacred white elephant. Bala Khan was
for giving orders at once to set out
with his racing camels to catch and
cruelty every mothers son of them on
the city walls. But Ramabai inter-
posed.
LAS I came toward the compound
was given a message. The man who
gave it to me was gone before ! could
get look at his face. These men who
stole the sacred white elephant are
brave and desperate At the first sign
Of pursuit they promise to kill the ele-
plant"
And by the beard of the prophet"
cried Bala Khan. his face purpling with
passion, these men of the desert keep
their promises. And SO do 1. l prom
ise later to nail each one of them to the
walls to die hanging to nails"'
''But just now said Ramabai, quiet
,ly, "the main thing is to rescue the
elephant, and 1 have a plan"
Let me hear it"
From what you told me last night"
went on Ramabai, those nomads or
brigands are opium fiends."
Bala Khan nodded.
Bruce Sahib here and I will under
take to carry them doctored opium.
know sonethinp about the drug I he
lieve that we saw the thieves last even
ing as we came through the streets.
My plan is this: We will take five rae
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There was great powwowing and
salaaming at the gate as the sacred
white elephant doomed into sight. The
old Brahmtn who had charge of him
wept for JOY. He was still a person.
age. respected, salaamed to. despite the
preponderance of Mohammedans. HIS
sacred elephant!
Bala Khan was joyous. Here was the
sacred elephant once more in the COM
pound, and not n piece out of his
treasure chest. He was in luck. In
the midst of his self-congratulations
came the alarming news that a large
body of men were seen approaching
across the desert from the direction
of Alfalfa Bala Khan. his chiefs and
his guests climbed to the top of the
wall and beheld the spectacle in truth.
1t required but single look through
the binoculars to discover to whom
this host belonged.
'Umballah" said Ramabai.
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Guided by a servant, Bruce and Rama
bal set off for the opium den. The pro-
prietor understood exactly what they
desired. There were times when men
entered his place who were in need of
long sleep, having money tucked
away in their fantastic cummerbunds
So, mounted upon five swift camels.
the party started off on a wide circle.
Whether they caught the brigands at
the well or on the way to their noun
tain homes was of no great Importance.
Ramabai was quite certain that the re-
suit would be the same. The colonel
grumbled good deal Surprising the
rascals did not smoke; what then? -
They will smoke" declared Rama
bal, confidently. 1.-THE old rascal of
whom we bought the opium has en-
tertained them more than once. They
are too poor to own pipes. Have
patience, Colonel Sahib. A good deal
depends upon the success of our adj
venture this morning. If 1 know any
thing about Umballah, he will shortly
his word"
Had it not been for liberal use of
opium the night before. the brigands
would not have tarried so long at the
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soon be free"
Exit. this time. if return to Alfalfa
shall die. 1 feel it in my bones
And say MOI"
and the woman with you shall this
day seek two camels of the five you
borrowed from Bala Khan. You will
journey at once to Alfalfa But do
not waste your time in stopping to
acquaint Bala Khan. At the first sign
of armed men each of those left shall
die in yonder tiger cage"
I'VE refuse"
Then be first to taste the tigers
fangs!"
The chief called to his men to seize
Ramabai and Pundita, when Kathlyn
interfered.
GO, Ramabai; it is useless to fight
against these men, who mean all they
say and who are as cruel as the tiger
himself"
"It shall be as the memsahib says.
replied Ramabai, resignedly.
One morning Umballah entered the
judgment hall Of the palace, disturbed
in mind-anonymous notes. bidding him
not to prosecute Ramabai and his wife
further, on pain of death. He had found
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What. Am a goat to put MY head
inside the tigers jaws? Nay. I shall
hold you here for ransom. Let them
bring gold. Now, take hold" indicat-
ing the trap cage. I've shall take this
fine maneater along with US. 1 am
speaking to you, white men, and you,
pig of a Hindu! Chalu! 1 will kill
any one who falters. Opium! All. yes!
You shall pay for my. headache and the
sickness of my comrades Chalu! And
you white woman; she shall give ran
som of her own"
The village jutted out into the desert
after the fashion of a peninsula On
the west of it lay another stretch of
sand. They followed the verdure till
they reached the ase of the rocky
hills, which were barren of any vege-
tation; huge jumbles of granite the
color of porphyry During the night
they made about ten miles, and at
down were smothered by one of those
raging sandstorms, prevalent in this
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through Bruce's heart. Home! Would
he ever have a real one? Was she to
go out Of his life at last? sKathlyn
Hare.
But you, Ramabai?" said Kathlyn.
IT shall return to Allaha, I. and Pun
dita," replied Ramabai.
twill be DEATH" objected Bruce and
Kathlyn together
II think not" and Ramabai permitted
one of his mysterious smiles to stir his
lips.
"Ramabai!" whispered Pundita, fear
fully. Z
Yes. After all, why should we
waltz" T.,
"I?"
Even SOL
what is all this about?" inquired
Kathlyn.
"Allaha is weary Of Umballah's iron
heel, weary Of a vacillating council
And tho time has arrived when the
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gained with the chief. He did not
want all the prisoners, only one Three
bags of silver would be forthcoming
upon the promise that the young wom-
an and the young man should be dis
posed of.
by the tiger?"
Umballah shrugged. To him it mat
tered not how. The chief, weary of his
vigil, agreed readily enough, and UNI
ballah turned over the silver.
THE guru, my Kit! You see? This
is the end. Well. am tired. A filigree
basket of gems!''
$50" said Umballah, smiling at Kath-
Ign. you and your lover shall indeed
be wed-by the striped one: A sad tale
I shall take back with me. You were
both dead when I arrived"
Presently Bruce and Kathlyn were
alone. The could hear the brute in
the cage. snarling and clawing at the
wooden door.
(To BE CONTINUED NEXT sunday
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Ramabai stated his case briefly. Col.
Hare and his daughter were being held
prisoners for ransom. Three bags Of
silver-something like five thousand
hupees-were demanded by the captors.
The council looked toward Umballah.
who nodded, having in mind the part OF
the good Samaritan, with reservations.
to be sure. Having trod the paths of
the white man, he had acquired a GER
tain adroitness in holding his people.
They had at best only the stability of
chickens. What at one moment was
q terror was at another feast, For
the present, then. he would pretend
that he had forgotten all about Rama
BATS part in the various unsuccessful
episodes.
To the council and the gurus Cor priests
he declared that he himself would un-
dertake to assume the part of envoy:
he himself would bring the legal king
of Allah back to his throne. True.
the daughter had been crowned, but
she had forfeited her rights. Thus he
would return with Col Hare as soon
as he could make the journey and re-
turn.
HE is contemplating some treach-
cry" said Ramabai to his wife. ct
must try to learn what 1t is
In his shop in the bazaars Lal Singh
had resumed his anvil. He had, as :.
companion, a bent and shaky old man.
whose voice. however possessed a re
senance which belied the wrinkles and
palsied hands.
1.-The rains" said Lal Singh, ARE very
late this year. Leather will be poor"
AYE"
All of which signified to Ahmed that
the British raj had too many affairs
Just then to give proper attention to
the muddle in Alfalfa.
But there is this man Ramabai He
runs deep
"So.,
HE has been conspiring for months"
Then why does he not strike?"
He is wary. He is wary; a good
sign" Lal Singh reached for his pipe
and set the water bubbling. "In a few
weeks 1 believe all will be ready, even
the British raj"
why will men be Sheep"
Lal Singh shrugged. only Allah
knows. But what about this gurus
curse you say follows the colonel
sahib?"
1T is true. I was there" said All
med. And here am I, with a price on
my headr'
always be a price on our heads. And
Umballah will bring back the colonel
sahib. What them
1--WE know what we know, Lal Singh"
and the face under the hood broke into
a smile.
Five days passed. The chief of the
brigands was growing restless. He
finally declared that unless the ransom
was delivered that night he would rid
himself of them all The tiger was
starving. In order to prove that he
was not chattering idly he had the
prisoners tied to the wheels of the
cage. 1t would at least amuse him to
watch their growing terror.
Look. Some one is coming" cried
Kathlyn.
The chief saw the caravan at the
same time and he set up shout Of
pleasure. Three fat bags of silver
rupees!
Umballah, the good Samaritan, bar
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these notes at the door of his zenana,
in his stables. on his pillows. In his
heart he had sworn the death of Rama
bal; but here was a phase upon which
he had set no calculation. Had there
not been unrest abroad he would have
scorned to pay any attention to these
warnings; but this Ramabai-may he
burn in hell,-was a power with the
populace, with low and high castles
alike. and for the first time, now that
he gave the matter careful thought. his
own future did not look particularly
clear. More than ever he must plan
with circumspection. He must trap
Ramabai. openly, lawfully, in the mat
ter of sedition.
Imagine his establishment when,
few minutes after his arrival, Rama
bal and Pundita demanded audience,
the one straight of back and proud of
look, the other serene and tranquil.
Umballah felt a wave of bland hatred
surge over him, but he gave no sign.
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the well from the west. That will not
look like pursuit"
But fve camels?" Bala Khan was
curious
Yes. In order to allay the suspi-
cions of the brigands, Kathlyn Mem
sahib and my wife must accompany
U.s."
The colonel objected. but Kathlyn
oyerruled his objections.
But. Kit, they will recognize u.s.
They will not have forgotten me- They
will know that we have come from
the town, despite the fact that to all
appearances we come from the west
Bruce also shook his head cit doesn't
look good. Ramabai Why not we three
men?"
They would be suspicious at once.
They would reason if they saw Kath-
lyn Memsahib and my wife with US
that we were harmless. Will you trust
meg"
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two must be abolished. A thousand
men await the turn of my hand. And
of Alfalfa than Pundita, my wife?"
Good" cried Kathlyn, her eyes
sparkling. Good! And If we can help
Kit" interposed the colonel I'VE
can give Ramabai and Pundita only our
good wishes. Our way lies to the west.
to the seaport. and home"
Ramabai bowed.
And the party returned to the COM
pound rather subdued. This quiet young
native banker would go far
And II I am ever a queen, will my
beautiful memsahib come back some
day and visit me?"
THAT I promise Pundita, though L
have no love for Alfalfa"
1--WE will go with you to the coast"
said Ramabai. land on our return to
Alfalfa will see what has become of
the faithful Ahmed
For that, my thanks" responded the
colonel Ahmed has been with me for
many years, and has shared with me
many hardships. If he lives he will
be a marked man. 80 far as Umbailah is
concerned. Aid him to come to me.
The loss Of my camp and bungalow is
nothing. The fact that we are alive to-
day is enough for me. But you,
Bruce; will 1t hit you hard?'
Bruce laughed easily. II am young.
Besides. it was a pastime5 for me,
though I went at 1t in a business way"
II am glad Of that. There is nothing
to regret in leaving this part of the
world Yet the colonel sighed
And Kathlyn heard that sigh, and in
tuitively understood. The filigree basket
Of gems OF such was the minds of
men.
But the colonel was taken i'll that
night, and it was a week before he left
his bed and another before he was con-
sidered strong enough to attempt the
fine host, for he loved men of deeds.
and this white-haired old man was one
OF the right kidney. He must be strong
ere he took the long journey over the
hot sands to the sea.
A spy of Umballah's watched and
waited to carry the news to his mas
ter. the day his masters enemies de-
parted from the haven of Bala Khan's
walled city.
that his guests should use his own
camels and servants. and upon Rama
bars return the elephants would be
turned over. to him for HIS journey
back to Alfalfa Thus, one bright
morning, the caravan set forth for what
was believed to be the last journey
And Umballah's spy fastened away.
All day long they wound in and out,
over and down the rolling mounds of
sand. pausing only once, somewhere
near I o'clock. when they dismounted
for a space to enjoy a bite to eat and
a dish Of tea. Then on again, through
the night. making about sixty miles
in all At dawn they came'upon a well,
and here they decided to rest till sun
set Beyond the wall, some twenty
five miles Law the low mountain range
over which they must pass to the sea-
At the foot Of these hills stood a small
village. which they reached about 10
o'clock that night.
They found the village wide awake.
The pariah dogs were bowling. And
on making inquiries it was learned
that q tiger had been providing about
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well; but they were terribly thirsty, a
bit nerve shattered and craved for tho
drug The chief alone had fully re-
covered. He cursed and raved at his
men, kicked and beat them. What!
After all these weeks of waiting, to
let sleep stand between them and
thousands of rupees? Dogs Pigs!
Did they not recollect that Bala Khan
had a way of mailing thieves outside
the walls of his city? Well, he for one
would ont wait. He would mount the
sacred white elephant and head toward
the caves in the hills Let them who
would decorate the walls of Bala Khan.
The threat of Bala Khan put life into
the eight followers, and they were get
ting ready to move on, when one of
them discovered a small caravan ap-
preaching from the west
Camels? Ha! Here was a chance of
leaving Bala Khan's city far in the
rear. And. there would be loot be-
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given my word to protect you. and tn.
word of Bala Khan is as sound as Brit
ish gold"
For that said Bruce. thanks"
Keep your men from the walls.
cried Kathlyn, land bring me the white
elephant 1 would deal with this mar
Umballah.'
Her request was granted. So wher
Durga Ram and his soldiers arrived be.
fore the closed gates they beheld Kath'
lyn mounted on the white elephant
alone.
:: X
What wish you here Durgan Ram
she called down to the man on the
richly caparisoned war elephant.
"You! Your father and those who
have helped you to escape"
Indeed, Well, then, come and take
u.s."
81 would speak with Bala Khan" i'm.
periously.
You will deal with me alone" de.
clared Kathlyn.
Umballah reached for his rife, but q
loud murmur from his men stayed hit
impulse
ut is the sacred white elephant, high.
ness. None dare fire at that" his cap.
tain warned him. Those with him o,
upon him are in sanctity."
Tell Bala Khan" said Umballah
controlling his rage as best he could
tell Bala Khan that I would be hi.
friend, not his enemy
"Bala Khan" doomed a voice from
the other side of the wall, "cares no,
for your friendship. Whatever the
Does Alfalfa want war for the sake Of
gratifying Durga Rams spite2 Be.
gone, and thank your evil gods that
am not already at your lying. treach.
erous throat. Take yourself off, Durgs
Ram. The people Of Bala Khan do not
make war on women and old men. The
memsahib and her friends are undel
my protection"
IT will buy them shouted Umbal.
lah, recollecting the greed of Balls
Khan
my word is not for salei" came back
Kathlyn understood by the expires.
sion of Umballah's countenance whai
was taking place. She smiled down a,
her enemy
80 be it, Bala Khan" snarled UNI.
ballah. his rage no longer on the rein
I'm one months time I shall return
and of your city there will not be one
stone upon another when I leave IT."
"One MONTH" Ramabai laughed.
why are you always smiling. Rama.
bai?' asked Bruce.
II have had a dream, sahib." answered
Ramabai. still smiling. "Umballah will
not return here"
You could tell me more than that"
Il could, but will not" the smile Civ
ing way to sternness
''If I only knew what had become Of
Ahmed" said the colonel. when the
last of Umballah's soldiers disappeared
whence they had come. II should fee
content
I'VE shall find, or he will find us, Il
he is alive" said Kathlyn. Now le,
us make ready for the last journey
One hundred miles to the west is the
Arabian gulf It is a caravan port. an6
there will be sailing vessels and steam
ships" She shook him by the shout
ders joyously. Dad, we are going
home, home,"
Kit, want to see Winnie
The word sent twinge Of pair
T.
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for three or four nights, and that they
had set q trap cage for the brute. The
colonel and Bruce at once assumed
charge. The old zest returned with all
its vigor and allurement Even Kath-
lyn and Pundita decided to join the ex-
petition, though Pundita knew nothing
of arms
Now. this village was the home Of the
nine brigands, and whenever they were
about they dominated the villagers
They were returning from a foraging
expedition into the hills, and discov-
cred the trap cage with the tiger in
side. Very good. The tiger was no
use to any but themselves. since they
knew where to sell 1t. They were in
the act of pulling the brush away from
the cage when they heard sounds Of
others approaching. With the suspicion
which was a part of their business they
Immediately ran to Fver to see who
1t was.
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HEN Kathlyp re-
turned to the COM
pound it was with
the news that she
had discovered q
group OF men,
some twelve or
fifteen miles to
the west. They
had paused at
what appeared to
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1|r l|!H1 IL
SYNOPSIS OF PREVIOUS cHAPT RS

In peril. has summoned her. leaves her home in
6aiIah, pretender to the throne Of that prin ipal
ity, has imprisoned the colonel. tanned by tie
late king as his heir. because he fears the Amer
lean may insist his royal rights.
Upon her arrival in Alfalfa kathryn Is informed
BE- queen, and must marry him forthwith: Her
refusal infuriates him, but as kathiyns beafy
Die BE- yields the point for the time being A
priest announces that no woman may rule IN
married out because the Young iaeu Sic viii be
given seven days to decide.
the week of grace. her refusal to marry Omoai-
lab she receives sentence from the supreme III
bunai that she is to undergo two ordeas VIII win
wild beasts. II she she is TO De permit
ted to rlle without b ndrance. .-,-
John Bruce, an American and telio" :. pas Snssa
saves her life. The elephant which carries ne,
from the scene OF her trials becomes frightened
and runs away. separating her from Bruce aDa
After ride oiled with perl she takGs; Teinse
IN a ruined temple. The holy men and villagers,
believing her 10 10 an ancient priestess risen
from the tomb, allow her to remain a. tse ~ ia
dian Of the sacred fire. But kathlyns \. en- Is Is
also the abode # n lion. and sn" Is forced 10
fee from it, with the savage beast III P T,ngic
She escapes and finds retreat in the 9u ssrs
traders who bring her 70 Araha TO t 5ns n pu her
still unsuhmissive. throws her intS the dungeon
"I R,c neF and his friends effect the release OF
KstbIyn and the colonel UrnbaIlah's attempt to
rscaptnre them Is unsuccessful and the tuGt,lseS
are given shelter IN the palace OF Haia hhsn;
The same night the sacred white elephant Tue
khan's most priced possession, Is stoleh-
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Instantly the chief of the brigands
discovered that these new arrivals
were none other than the white people
who had given him and his men super
drug and thereby mulcted them out of
the sacred white elephant which was to
have brought them a fortune.
X X
Unfortunately, the men of Kathlyn's
party laid aside their weapons on ap-
preaching the cage to tear away the
brush. Eight brigands, at sign from
their chief. surrounded the invest-
gators. who found themselves nicely
caught
The natives fled incontinently. So did
Bella Khan's camel men.
Death if you novel" snarled the
chief. "Ah, you gave US bad opium,
and we dropped the logs. Swine"
He raised his rifle tnreateningly.
wait a minute" said Bruce, coolly.
What you want is money.
cay, money! Ten thousand rupees"
ct shall be given you If you let US
go. You will conduct US over the hills
to the sea, and Thea the money will be
given you"
The chief laughed long and loudly.
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CHAPER XII.
The sacred Elephant Recovered.

,drht ral4. by Harold MacGsath !
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-03
CASE OF "HEADS |
WIN,TAILS YOU LOSE"
IN FEDERAL SUIT

Chicago, April 1.-The Fedora
League stands to win. no matter what
the outcome OF It's suit to enjoy Will
liam Killifer from playing with the
Nationals, according to E. E. Gates,
the leagues counsel
If the United States court at Grand
Rapids after the hearing on Saturday
grants the Federal League its injunc-
ton the Outlaw" organization counts
on having Killifer, Banding, Kahler,
Baumgarner and Williams forced to
live up to the Federal contracts they
are said to have signed.
If the court refuses to grant the in
junction, thus denying the binding
power of the contract Killifer signed
with the Federals, Gates holds that
the contracts of the organized ball
would be considered equally useless so
that dissatisfied players could jump
from organized baseball to the Fed
erals without regard to contracts As
there are dozens of first-rate players
in the American and National Leagues
said to be held to their clubs only
through fear that the courts would
enforce their contracts. Gates figures
that the Federal League would be
winner in the general raid.