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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-07
Appointed Policeman

Charles j, o 'Donnell. of Harrisburg.
for eight years sergeant on the police
force, was to-day appointed police
man for the Harrisburg Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Of
fcer o 'Donnell was appointed to the
police force by Mayor Royal recently
but the Couneilmanie Commission re-
fused to confirm the appointment.
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Needed Aairing

What's the matter with yous'' de.
manded Borem hotlv ~ We got right
to air my opinions, haven I II"
"oh, of course" I" replied Brightly.
" They re so stale and musty they cer-
tainly need something of that sort. -
Philadelphia Press.
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Announcement was made to-day that
the Day Nursery will hold its annual
Flag Day" on Saturday, October "a,
or, in case of rain, on the following
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Governor Goes West.

Governor Tener left this morning for
Brownsville and tomorrow will par
ticipate in the exercises attendant on
the dedication of the new bridge over
the Allegheny river between Browns.
vile and West Brownsville.
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Board of Psrdons

The regular meeting of the Board of
Pardons will be held on October 81.
but already number of applications
for executive elemencv have been re-
eeived. The list will be large one
when completed.
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Public Service Commission

The Public Service Commission this
afternoon considered the application of
the Jersey Shore Gas aud Fuel Com.
panv to purchase the controlling right
in the Jersey Shore Gas Company. Sen
ator Edward e. Beidiemsn and George
r. Kelsey, of this city, appeared for
the applicants. The Commission will
announce its decision later.
George r. Dixon. vice president Of
the Pennsylvania railroad company, was
scheduled TO appear before the Com
mission late this afternoon in advocacy
OF FIVE per cent. increase ON inter
state freight rates. This propoSiti n
is now before the Interstate Commsrce
Commission and Mr.. Dixon s arguments
were along the line of those presented
To the Antinnal nnlv
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Miss Wilcox. the visiting nurse en-
pioyed by the Steelton Civic Club. win
be in her Office from a. m. to 9
a NJ. from 1890 p. IN. 10 $50 D. m
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Middle Division-101 crew to 90
first after 1.45 p. m: 223, 219, 226,
231, 230, 24S.
Brakeman for 101.
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RAILROAD
CREW BOARD
HARRISBURG SIDE
Philadelphia Division-127 crew to

Philadelphia Division-127 crew to
90 first after p. M: 105, 125, 12O,
l03, 119, 1872, 12S, Ill, 10S.
Engineers for 103, 127, 12S.
Firemen for 103, 119, 127, 12S.
Conductor for 10.
Flagmen for 120, 125.
Brakemen for 1903, 110.
Engineers up; Speas, Buck, Mcclure,
Heindman, Henneek, Gallagher.
Firemen up: Martin, Swank, Spring,
Penwell, Barton, E. c. Myers, Lantz,
Horstick, Libhart, Copeland, Behman,
Weaver, Myers.
Conductor up: Houdeshel.
iElagman up: Harvey.
Brakemen up: Busser, File.
Middle Division-241 crew to go
first after 12.40 p. m.: 237.
Preference: 8, 4, 3, z.
Engineer for 3.
Fireman for s.
Conductor for Z. :.
Flagman for Z.
Engineers up: Simonton, Briggles,
Hertzler. Smith, Minnick.
Firemen up: Davis, Stouffer, Liebau,
Drewett, Reeder, Seagrist.
Flagman up: Cane.
Brakemen up: Fritz, Werner, FIeek,
Matthias, Roller, Boyle, Wenrick, Schoff-
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Day Nursery Flag Day PLANS

tails, $3.50 814S $50 IS 1888 2474 1900
Evening star., 1914-04-12

Low bridge! Duck!' sings out Andres, and piles
into the cockpit all in heap big cypress branch
scrapes the top Of the cabin.
Half dozen times goes through that duclin'
process for the river gets and until
fin lly brings up with bang against limb that too
low for the launch to get under.
We'll have to tie up here says Andres, and go the
rest OF the in the Sk1ttS.
60 he brings alongside the two little boats we'd been
town behind, loads campn' outfit and light
luggage into en- and slows in after. One boat had
little gasoene engine screwed on the stern, and this
tows the other
Andres points out alligator, at which Billy Bounce
almost upsets the boat, and begins yeln for his gun.
"Oh you can't get em bucking this current says
Andres 3Wat until down.
All we got glimpse of big black thing scuttin
for shore; but it was thriln' enough. The grand
thrill comes, though when gets to the end Of the
river; or, should say, where it begins.
@Weee-eee- owl shouts Andros, wavin' his hat
enthusiastic. Big POOL Big POOL"
And take it from me, it all he'd said, and more.
About half block across should say, and the deepest
clearest water you looked into In the middle
Deep Hole we stopped right where it bubblin up
strongest, and gazed down. down, down. until could
see the water boin' out Of the sand.
"Hundred and ten feet, right under us" announces
Andros.
Then Mr. Robert drops in dime and we all watches
it, waverin' and waverin, down and down, until it
stops on the white sand.
@Gee!' says l. at would take some dive to bring
that up"
@By George, though! but wouldn't it?" says Billy
Bounce. IL shouldn't care to fall in, YOU know
glances at him. and blamed his face amt gone
white his shirt. Say, guess all felt good deal
the way; for mighty careful about tippin
the boats any, and know I lot easier in my mind
when starts for shore
Maybe it want some gorgeous campin we did that
night under the live oaks and pines the edge of Big
Pool with the kind of moonlight you dream about, and
them gars playn leapfrog out of that deep water! And
I couldn't blame Andres for chuckin chilly chauffn
Job in New York. with this calm him back
Maybe I'll get there again but my trip up
the Wiggvwash is goin to be worth thnkin for
many frosty day. Then sleepin in that warm, soft
air. and wakin up to hear mocllin birds singin and to
smell bacon fryin'-say, could stand weeks of that
without conplanin'!
ut Billy Bounce he's anxious to start huntin' aliga-
tors about ninethirty packs up and gets under
way for the trip down the river In the first boat goes
Mr. Robert, Andros and Billy I'm stationed in the
stern of the second boat and instructed how to
her round the bends with oar; while in the bow is
Mr. Krump He's got his vas-covered package
aong-and the minute he undoes it the mystery is
solved It's movin' picture
"Ah hal" says Mr. Robert, he spots the outfit $50
that's the ideao Great head Billy. But where did YOU
find your OPERATOR
@From our studio in Jacksonville, saws Billy. "Were
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taking most OF Holy Land scenes there now. you
know. And say, krump, don't turn loose until we
sight alligators.'
But this scenery protests Krump "We ought to
get few reels for exhibition 1t would make"
"Oh, hang the scenery- says Billy what want is
just pictures of shooting algators, nothing else.
Understand
YES, Sir says Krump; but he adds few private
remarks under his breath
We'd got along two or three miles before Andres
sights the first gator. When Billy Bounce gets the
word his first move is to signal frantic to kr1np
start the film, and his second is to hunt up his rifle
by the time he got to shootin all he did to bore
holes in the water.
"Ah, say!' says Andres disgusted. you know YOU
can't get EN- to pose for YOU
A right, I'll get the second one says Billy "AIr.
krump you'll know when to start the machine next
time, trust, without my telling you
Billy don't make hit with Krump. Nobody does,
for that matter. He growls at Billy, and then turns
around and finds fault with the way m steern'.
Keep her clear of the bushes, can't you? says he.
Say what do you think l am, ferryboat pilot"
says I. @My regar job, if you want know, is head
office boy
you are at this, then
"Gator ahead!' yels Andres.
TJP jumps Billy Bounce, grabbin his gun determined.
Up gets Mr.. Krump and trains his the
boat ahead. It's just we're roundn another curve.
Low bridget calls Andres, duckin' lively
But Billy is just sightin' at sevenfoot alligator
that's maxim for the opposite bank, and he's in
trested that he don't the low branch at all until
it colides abrupt with his belt buckle.
"Bangl goes the rifle, the bullet zppin through the
treetops.
Wool remarks Billy, and proceeds to do a neat
back fall, caromn solid Andross bent shoulders and
then boundin merry overheard with a splash that
nearly swarnps the whole outfit.
As an lmpronptu performance it's more or less
tertanin, and all enjovin' it hearty, until
livelier things begun to happen For when Billy lands
Andros impetuous he sort OF interferes with the
navigatn department. The head boat swings into the
bushes along the bank, bumpin into it. and
we're all mixed up when feels something hot on my
right Also hears vicious buzzin sound
@Hornets! sings out Andres Lets get out OF this"
@Help Help!' yes Billy Bounce, standin' up to his
neck shore Come and get me, can't youo7
Stay where you are, you chump!s shouts Mr..
Robert battn the air wild with both hands.
Well, don't know which of us got the worst of it. us
Billy Bounce; for the four of left in the boats had
accumulated dozen bites while he was only soaked.
And if you've ever been sampled by two impatient
hornets all at you know it's vivid sensation
Gettin ducked didn't discourage Billy, though
After we got clear of the and ished him aboard
still hangin onto his gum he insists havn another
into goodsized alligator. Andres hauls the specimen
out on the bank and Billy, srikn daredevil attitude.
kills it all again three times, while Krurnp
off few hundred feet OF film
"There!s says Billy. @Now you may use
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runs OH feW hundred 1eet OF him.
"There!" says Billy. "Now you may use
as many reels on the scenery as you please.
Have them developed as soon as you get
back to the studios. and send them to the
New York office without a release date. I'm
going to have private first run performance
for some of my friends when get back"
With Mildred in the audience, eh?" SAYS
Mr. Robert
Billy Bounce wags his head satisfied.
Ought to help some, hadn't it?' says he.
WELL, here we are, at the mouth of the
Wiggywash, located in the crudiest
lookin little hotel that ever happened. But,
say, it's half hidden by palm trees in front.
there's an orange grove in the back with
all the fruit you can eat for the pickin', and
the way they can fry fish is enough to make
your mouth water. We've been fshin and
huntin' and explorin' and just layin' around
in the sun bein' lazy.
There's only one thing l can think Of
that's going to make gettin' back to New
York at all nt'restin'. l sure want to be at
Billy Bounce's movie party when them reels
are run off for Miles benefit. You see,
happen to be wise that that Krump guy
kept the film goin all durin' the time Billy
was doin' his back dive act. Uh-huh! A1illie's
got treat comm to her!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22
Bq HAROLD MAC GRATH..

ther pain of death. He had found these notes at the door of his in his stables, on his pillows In his heart he had sworn the death of Ramabai hut here n phase upon which he had set no calcuia- ton. Had there been unrest abroad he would have pay any attention these warnings but this Ramabai-may he burn in helli-was power with the popuace with low and high castes alike, ani for the first time, now that he gave the matter careful thought his future did not look particularly clear More than he must plan with cireumspection lie must trap Ramaba openly, lawfully, in the matter of sedton.
 Imagine his astonishment when, few minutes after his arrival, Ramaba and Pundita demanded audieaee the straight of back and proud of look the other serene and tranquil Umbalah felt of bland hatred surge him. but he gave sign. Ramabai stated his briefly Col Hare an6 his daughter were being held prisoners for Three bags of silver something like five thousand rupeeswere demanded by the captors
 The council looked toward Umballah, who nodded, having in mind the part of the good Samaritan, with reservations be Having trod the paths of the white he had acquired certain adroness in hold ing his people They had at best only the stability of chickens What terror was at another feast For the present. then, he would pre- tend that be had forgotten all about Ramabas part in the various unsuccessful episodes.
 To the council the gurus Cor priess) he declared that he himself would undertake the part Of envoy he himself would bring the legal hng or Auana back to his throne True, the daughter had been crowned but she had forfeited her rights Thus he would return with Col Hare he could make the journey and return.
 He is contemplating some treachery" said Ramabai to his wife. !" I must try to learn what it is,'
 In his shop in the bazaars Lal Singh had resumed his awl. He had as n companion, bent and shaky old man, whose voice, however possessed which beled the wrinkles and palsied hands.
 The rains' said l4al Singh, "are very late this year Leather will be poor"
 Aye"
 All of which sienifed Ahmed that the British raj had too many affairs just then give proper attention to the muddle ill Alnha.
 But there is this man Ramabai. He runs deep"
 "So!"
 He has been conspiring for months
 Then why does he not striker"
 He is wary. He is wary good sign" La Singh reached for his pipe and the water bubbling. In few weeks I believe all will be ready. even ths British raj"
 Why will men be sheep?"
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" What wish you here, Durga Ram?' she called down to the the richly caparisoned war elephant
 "Youl Your father and those who have helped you to escape"
 :" Indeed We'll, then, come and take us'
 ." 1 would speak with Bala Khan imperiousy.
 You will deal with alone" declared Kathlyn.
 Umbalah reached for his rife, but loud murmur from his stayed his impulse
 |" It is the sacred white elephant, hghness. None dare fire that" his captain warned him. Those with him upon him in sanctity."
 Tell Bala Khan" said Umba.lah, controlling his rage as best he could. tell Bala Khan that would be his friend not his enemy"
 {" Bala Khan' boomed voice from the other side of the wall, cares for your friendship. Whatever the memsanib says is my word What. Does Allaha want war the sake of gratifying Durga Rams spite? Be- gone, and thank your evil gods that l not already at your lying treacherous throat Take yourself off. Durga Ram. The people of Bala Khan do not make war on women and old men. The ,1emsahb and her friends are under my protection"
 e will buy theml" shouted Umbalah recollectng the greed of Baa Khan
 My word is not for sale " came back.
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fully recovered He cursed and raved his men, kicked and beat them. WhatI After all these weeks of wait ing let sleep stand between them and thousands of rupees? Dogs Pgsl Did they not recollect that Bala Khan had way of mailing thieves outside the walls of his city? We'll, he for would not wait. He would mount the sacred white elephant and head to- ward the in the hills. Let them who would dec the walls of Baa Khan The threat of Baa Khan put life into the eight followers. and they getting ready to on, when Of them discovered small caravan approaching from the west.
 Camels? Ha! Here chance of leaving Bala Khan's city far in the And there would be loot besides. Those helmets by any white The chief scowled under his shading palm Women O, this was going to be something worth while
 When the within hailing distance the chief of the brgands stepped forward menacingly The arrivals informed that they prisoners, and bdden to dismount at once.
 But the way to the city of Bala Khan remonstrated Ramabai
 (Which you left this mornin-!" jee"ed the chief "Dsmountl"
 " But I selling opium therel"
 "Opiuml
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Where is it? Give it to us!" cried one of the
 The chief thought quickly If his men would smoke they should suffer penalty being the well await the arrival of the tender Bala Khan. The white elephant worth ten thousand He might be obliged to share these bags of silver. His could not complain They had discharged him. Let them have the pipes He himself would only pretend smoke
 But the first whif of the fumes was too much for his will power He sucked in the smoke. down to the bottom of his very sou and suddenly found peace The surerdrug with which the poppy had been mixed was unknown Ramabai, but he had often witnessed of its potency It worked with the rapidty of vpes Within minutes after the first inhalation the nine brigands sank back upon the sand, nearly dead any might to be.
 At once the elephant liberated, and the party made off toward the town. Col. Hare suspicious of everything these days, marveIed the simplicity of the trick and the smoothness with which it had been He began have hope for the future Perhaps this time they really going to from this land accursed.
 There great powwowing ard salaamng at tns gate as the white elephant loomed sight The old Brahmin who had charge of him wept for joy. He still parsonage respected calaamed despite the pre- ponderance of Mohammedans. His sacred elephant!
 Bala Khan was joyous Here was the sacred elephant VI treasure chest He i- ek In the midst of his secongratulatons the alarming that large body of men were approaching across the desert from the direction of Alaha Rala Khan his chiefs, and his guests climbed top If the wall and beheld the spectacle in truth. required but single look through binoculars discover to whom this host be- longed.
 "Umballah!" said Ramabai.
 "Ah Durga Ram, to pay his respects" Bala Khan rubbed his hands together. It had been many moons since h. had met tulwar.
 The colonel examined lis revolver codly. The ment that Umballah within the colonel in tended to shoot This going to be settled definitely here and now. So long Umballah lived Q dread menace hung above Kathlyn's head So: then Umbalah must die.
 Baa Khan for ,eginning the warfare at once but Bruce argued him of this idea Let them earn r.t what Umbalah intended to do. There no reed of shedding blood needlessy.
 You white people always talk" grrmbled the khan, who fighting bern of a race of fight yet to bow the head to the yoke It Is better to kill and talk afterward I have given my word to pro tect you, and the word of Bala Khan is sound as British gold"
 For that" said Bruce, thanks
 Keep your from the wals," cried Kathlyn " and bring the white elephant would Zeal with this man Umballah."
 Her request was granted So when Durga Ram and his soldiers arrived before the closed gates ey beneld Kathlyn mounted the white elephant. alone.
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Lal Singh shrugged. Only Allah knows But what about this gurus you say follows the colonel sahib?'
 " It is true. there," said Ahmed. And here am I, with price my head!'
 In the business we are in there will always be . price on our heads. And Umballah will bring back the colonel sahib What then?'
 We know what We know Lal Singh" and the face under the hood broke into a sme
 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 starving In order prove that he chatterng idly he had the prisoners tied the wheels of the It would least him to watch their growing
 Look Some is comingi" cried Kathlyn. The chief saw the caravan at the same time, and he set up shout of pleasure. Three fat bags rupees
 Umbalah, the good Samaritan, bargained with the chief He did not want all the prisoners. only Three bags of silver would be forthcoming upon the promise that the young and the young should be disposed of.
 By the tiger?'
 Umbaah shrugged. To him it mattered not how. The chief. weary of his vigil, agreed readily enough, and Umbalah turned the silver.
 The guru, my Kit. You see? This is the end Well, am tired A flgree basket of gems!"
 "Sow said Umballah, smiling at Kathyn. You and your shall indeed be wedby the striped one! A sad tale shall take back with me- You were both dead when arrived"
 Presently Bruce and Kathlyn alone. They could hear the snarling clawins at the wooden door,
 fro BE ooNuNUEnl
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Kathlyn understood by the expression Umballan's countenance what was taking place. She smiled down at her enemy.>
 "So be it, Bala Khan," snarled Umballah, his rage longer the rein. "'n months time I shall turn, and of your city there will be upon another when leave it! "
 "One month ]" Ramaba laughed.
 Why you always smiling, Ramabai?" asked Bruce.
 I have had dream sahb," answered Ramabai, still smiling Umbaah will not return here"
 You could tell me than that"
 could, but will not the smile giving way to stern- If only knew what had become of Ahmed" said the colonel, when the last of mb4llahs soldiers dis appeared whence they had come " should feel We shall find, he will find us, if he is alive" said Kathlyn. Now let make ready for the last jour- ney One hundred miles to the west is the Arabian gulf It is port and there will be sailing and steamships She shook him by the shoulders joyously Dad, we are going home, home"
 Kit, want to Winnie!
 The word twinge pain through Bruces heart Home Would he ever have real one? Was she to go out of his life at last? Kathyn Hare.
 But you, Ramabai?" said Kathyn
 "I shall .o Allaha, I and Pundita,' replied Ramabai.
 It will be death! |" objected Bruce and Kathlyn together.
 "I think not" and Ramabai permitted one of his mysterious smiles to stir his lips.
 "Ramabai!" whispered Pundita, ,earfully.
 "Yes After all, why should we wat?"
 "I?"
 Even sol!
 "What is all this about?" inqu'l ed Sathly,
 "Allaha IS weary of Umbaahs iron heel weary of q Iatin An imq hns ed dvvhen Inn two must be abolished. thousand await the turn of my hand And who has better right throne of Alhha than Pundita, my wife?"
 Good |" cried Kathlyn her eyes sparkling. Good ! And if we help you"
 Kit" interposed the Colonel i've can give Ramabai and Pundita only good wishes Our way lies the west, to the seaport, and houe."
 Ramabai bowed.
 And the party returned the compound rather sub dued This quiet young native banker would go far.
 And if am queen, will my beautiful Mem sahib back day and visit mel"
 That I promise, Pundita, though have love for AIaha."
 We will go with you to the coast" said Ramabai, and on return to Aaha will what has become of the faithful Ahmed"
 For that. my thanks' responded the Colonel Ahmed has been with for many years has shared with many hardships If he lives. he will be marked to The loss of my camp and bungalow is nothing The fact that all alive today is enough for But you. Bruce; will it hit 70 hard?"