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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-01-04

This - tn. second time I've seen tears
this morning. and it's only ) O'Clock.
Not like my Virginia Now, my dear,
you'd better prepare Tor your journey
to London.
Virgnia-Oh don't think ! can
go now.
Mr.. It-of course you'll go. You can
do no good here. The house in Its
present condition-Id rather YOU were
away.
Virginia don't want to leave
Ernest.
Mr. B.-Dr. Marlarcn won't allow YOU
or any one else 10 see Ernest. Besides,
there's your aunt; you tell me Ernest
promised to dine with her to-day; she's
| evidently far from well, and if there's
no one to explain in some way that he
| won't he able Ia he I ere shcll--dcar,
dear, of-of course You iust 20. my
love. I'm quite sure Ernest would wish
YOU to go.
| (Dr. Maclarcn cnters.)
Mr.. b wanted. doctor. to see you
again-a little point want I" make
sure about-the wound on Mr. H"rons
head-could it have been caused by
fall-the head striking?
| DIR. Mac.-Most unlikely. lie was
! attacked,
Mr.. B.--f'rom behind?
DIR, Mac.-No, from the front; the
bruise is here.
| Mr.. B.-Bruise? 1t is bruise?
| DIR. Mac.--.Yes; he was stunned, you
| see. | incline to the opinion that
| Welding weapon was used--surh as n
| sandbag
| Mr. B.-Sandng? That scarcely
sounds like "A burglar. How is the
patient?
DIR. Maxwell. a wonderful c"nstitu-
tion-grea ho"s-great hopes lie
Mr.. B-Still unconscious?
DIR. Mac.-Yes, but he may come
round at any time. When ne does It's
absolute quiet-nobody must see hini'
Mr.. B.-The old man Is lost IN
thought-(he takes the camellia from tn,
box. )-This puzzles me-Ruddock' TINS
camellia-found in Mr.. Heron's hand
Where did Mr.. Heron get this camellia
from, and why should he he holding 1t
in his hand? Could he have been try
ing to prevent somebody else getting II
. from him? who would want It? II
might be that somebody was jealous Of
his having 1t. But who--and because
Of whom?
Ruddock-Might it have got there by
accident, sir?
: Mr.. Neutrality-suspicious. How coult
il get there by accident? Now wonder
if-h'm-m. Turning on Ruddock.]
, Accident! Ridiculous! You might a.
!, well ask II It grew there. ] wonder Il
2 he had it In his coat. 1t might nave
, been In some one else's coat-could III
have snatched 1t from somebody? Tit
rufiian who evidently had struggle
= with him?
!, Would II burglar he wearing
a camellia, sir?
Mr.. b didn't say II was burglar
:, but II It was he might have been wear
!. ing anything-or nothing. or course
he found himself falling he might hav'
grasped at anything within reach
what could have-this eye falls on tn
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-01-04

Mr.. H. Ah' What makes y"u 50 sure
Of that?
Susan-B Because he picked the flower
after.
Mr.. B.--Oh. he plucked the flower
after. All was it "A camcllia?
Susan-Ycs. sir.
Mr.. B-Ah-um' I.ooking for ca
mellia on tablet You know this camellia
was found in his hand
Susan Cooking at the flower on the
table, Yes. sir.
Mr. Bah he took the flower him
self. Album | hoped this Hover
might have led us somewhere. Throws
| il carelessly on the table, Disappoint-
ing Disappointing ,Suddcnly the old
man catches Susan about tn touch the
camclla and he is most Indignantly
What are you doing Nuu have no right
| to touch; you must not presume
| Ruddo,k she's crying, sir.
Mr.. What, crying oh, every
body's crying this morning Inkind'
| Ridiculous rubbish To Susan. Sc
verely) Are YOU crying? Was un-
kind? Here, here. don't be foolish
Here, here. fumbing with his purse,
| giving roim buy hit u ribbon
| Don't he silly, l'nkind, Ridiculous
rubbish. Now tell M, what did YOU
want to see this flower for"
Susan wanted to louk-look at II.
Mr.. u. deliberately why did YOU
wish tn look at ii?
Susan because ! wasn't sure II was
the one Mr.. Ernest wore last night
Mr.. y. What makes you think that
Susan Might just 81" il II moment
sir?
Mr.. r. Certainly. certainly--if you've
any sound reason
Susan No. this is not Mr. Ernest's.
Mr.. H.. what makes You think that
Susan don't think II, sir know
Mr.. B,-Dh, hut come, come, tamellia
are all very much alike. How do you
know il?
Susan-Becausc the one Mr.. Ernes
wore had n hair tied round the stem.
Mr.. B--A hair tied round tho
You're sure of that?
Susan-Luite sure, sir tied the han
ON il myself
Mr.. B.-Why did you tie "A hair roun,
it: why not some string, or II bit o
cotton?
Susan-Thcre wasn't any III the room
sir.
Mr.. B.-Rather ingenious of Mr.. Er
nest tn think of II hair.
Susan--Mr. Ernest didn't think OF II
sir.
Mr.. B--oh, II was your idea?
| Susan--Yes. sir.
Mr.. B.--What made you think of 1t
Susan--Well, sir,-I-I,
Mr.. B.-Now, don't look at the car
pet--look at me and answer my uues
ton.
Susan--I-I thought thought
would make Mr.. kcbie jealous.
Mr.. B.-Ah, was keble thrr" at III
time?
Susan--Yes, sir--he came into IN
room for a moment to fetch Mr.. Jar
lNiss cigar case to pack.
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w. '"' ~, w. w II ,,,....
=" n.y. "' ""' VIZ
c, VI,
Al, ~ AMI did ynur rms, succeed
i'm making th, man j,alous?
susan II think IL did sir
Afr n What makes Won think SO,
s,sou Ito mad, such an ,vful face.
cir
n, n pisurn,.f,,l behavior most
ron,,h,ns,l,, I,,t that hail. mirht
hay. come, off
Susan don't think So sir Th,r,
was -, kind or lind ON IN. stem and We
tied the hair ,bnv. that. and Mr.. Erncs,
Eupbinrly said it wonld stop ON for
.v.r
AIR n show M, .x,ctIy what Won
did
susan With In. hair. sir?
Mr. E-Ycs
Susan ,Shr has In. cam.lia in one
hand with III. other sh. pulls on, a
hair-and winds the hair round the
STEM. VIII you kindly hold the camilla.
sir? There. sir-it was Just like that
and that wont come. Off
Mr.. E-Your. perfectly righ, il
won't come off. think. Susan. yuu
NAV 60. oh. stop a minute. stop \
minute Was thai tn" last YOU saw u
Mr.. Ernest?
susan NJ. 81 lac wa, in here when
I cam, in To- turn out the lights be-
fore going To- bed.
MIR H. Was there any on. else here,
susan Not in the room, sir.
MIR n What do Won mean hy not
in the ROOM How could any one else
Il, her, and nnt i'm the rnump
Susan-\t- at the window. sir
Mr.. B-Dh-Oh -outsilo the window,
susan Yes sir
Mr. B.-Wha, WAS Ia. doing
| Susan Innl,inp in sip
| Mr. H-DiI n. ,un,,r tn ba Inoliiny
nr ANYTHING in ror,icull,2
| Susan .Ycs sin,
AR Wb.to Ssh, doesn't on.v,rl
Came como. van say n. y,s Ln,l;inr
al something in plrtlrular-wh WAS
IT. VIVA, was io
| Sus,r-M,. sir
Mr.. H. ON. indeed VIII, WAS it,
Susan AIR I<rrl,. sir
Mr. Il Disrr,rrful- most r.ur,h,n.
.ilI, ,,,n,I,,, y,,,. ,,,n, Susan .,,,l
| Susan. Nnu viii bc good enough Ia say
Mailing nf mi. +, any. onn
su.,p- ", sir
| Mr.. Ri is most important that ynu
! shulI,d say nothinr
| Co., , .,,.,,.
,,,,,,, - 10
Mr., H'-It Thought YOU would
~ vow. WV "''o,',' ','"'' ~
| ~" "a ''" '' ""' "'' W. ~" '''
until this mystery is cleared mp. don't
az an approve OF inns phiiand"rlhG WIN
| MT. f'rh'~l 'honSh nam" nm great
ueai more IMAM hiin" you. Is" on
| win YOU susan goes oifD ] never
| "' ''","' "H'' "''"" NV
| tSure that slri mas.
"""" "i'' W. Hpu 'h'"N VI
Whn' she mas t"id YOU SIR
! lIu"'i"'h YES SIR
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-01-04

a. is possible, on wha, ! have /" say.
Susan-Yes. sir.
Mr.. B.-YOu We're first To- see Mr..
Heron when h" arrived last evening"
Susan-Nes. sir.
Mr.. B-Nery good. Did YOU have any
conversation with him?
Susan--Nes. sir.
MIR. BE good enough to tell m"
what transpired.
Susan Well. sir-cr-(shc H. nervously
lingering her apron).
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-01-04
After the robbery.

After the robbery.
Mr. B.--Go on calling you a pretty
girl?
Susan No, sir. ] meant him to stop.
sir.
Mr.. B.-rm' Wanted to kiss YOU. and
called YOU pretty girl. Most "Ntra"r-
dnarN, Most extraordinary
susan hope You won't forget sir
Mr.. Ernest has knnwn m" sine" | was
"A child.
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Mr.. H,-i should conclude that the ac-
uuain,ancc had been of some duration.
Now, tell me--you'Ve got "A very bad
habit Of fidgeting with your apron;
please. please, y"u should really en-
dcavor to break yourself Of a habit OF
that sort. Tell mo. when h" arrived,
was he wearing any kind II p"sy?
SUSANNA. sir.
Mr.. B.--Dh. \ ramellia?
SUSANNA. sir.
Mr., B.--Iourc sure Of that?
Susan-Quite sure, sir.
Arizona republican., 1914-05-10

To this Ahmed agreed with shake of his head.
 "Let fnish," said Kathyn You will tell him, Pundita, that he alone. He will promise. but by sign or other he will signify his follow. Well, the guard may follow. Once Umballah steps into the bungalow will seize and bind him. His life will depend upon his writing the cl to berate my father. If he refuses the leopard" The leopard?"
 Yes; why not! leopard the basic of all this misery and treachery. Let give Umbaah Of it. Am I cruel? We'll, yes all that gentle and tender in either have vanished hardened. He put terror into my heart; let put it into hs
 It is all impractical" demurred Bruce.
 "He will follow Pundita," said Ahmed.
 "Then shall we sit. down and waltz" Kathlyn asked bitterly {" At least let try He will not harm Pun dta, since it is he wants"
 "She is right" averred Pundita. "A woman can do more at this moment than a hundred I will go. Memsahib; and. more, I will bring him back"
 But if he should hold you as a hostage?" suggested the harried Ahmed. "What then?"
 "What will be will be-" answered Pundta with orien. tai philosophy.
 You shall go Pundita," said Ramaba; and Durga Ram shall choke between these two hands if he harms hair of your head"
 And now to bed," said Ahmed
 We'll for Kathlyn that she had not the gift of clair voyance At the moment put ner ne2Q upon the pillow her father writhing under the lash but a sound came from his lips. Kit free. Kit was freei
 Tomorrow and tomorrow's tomorrow you shall feel the lash," cried Umbaah when he that his victim cou stand "Once more, where is the fligree basket?"
 Feebly the colonel shook his head.
 Tomorrow, then! Up till you have known only neglect. Now you shall feel the active hatred of the you robbed and cheated An, rubies aLd pearls and emeralds; you shall them"
 Nor shall you."
 Wait and There's another way Of twisting the ----et from you Wait; have patience" Umbalad laughed.
 And this laughter rang in the colonels long after the doo- lad closed. What new devry had he in mind? The next morning Kathlyn into the living room dressed for the first time in weeks She felt strangely uncomfortable For long time her body had been free that the old familiar garments of civilization ars they ciylized?) almost sufocated her.
 You not afraid, Pundita?"
 " Mo- Memsahb. Ahmed will have carried to within few yards of the gate and after that it will be easy to find Durga Ram. Ah Memsahib. if you but knew how I hate him!"
 After Pundita had departed Ahmed brought in the leopard Kathyn petted it and crooned and tte magic tmbre of her tones won the spotted cat He purred
Arizona republican., 1914-05-10
(BY HAROLD MAceRATH)

With this he ordered the soldiers right about and proceeded the way he had come.
 Ahmed, where is she?" cried Bruce who was as nysti6ed the captain.
 Smiling, Ahmed raised one of the broad teak boards aEd the golden head of Kathlyn appeared.
 Ahmed" said Bruce, delighted, hereafter you shall be chief of this expedition. Now, what next?"
 Secure files and return for my master"
 Wait" interposed Kathlyn, emerging. "1 have plan. It will be useless to return tonight He will be too well guarded Are you brave Punditaw
 ' would die for the Memsahib..
 And l, too' added Ramabai. Ahmed and Bruce gazed at each other.
 What is your plan, Memsahb?" asked Ahmed, re- placing the board and helping Kathlyn out of the case the door o which he closed quickly the leopard was evincing temper all this nocturnal disturbance It is trap for Umballah."
 He is wise the cobra and suspicious as the jackal," said Ahmed doubtfully.
 Reason forbds that return tonight. Umballah will wat knowing Listen Pundita, you shall re turn to the city Two will accompany you to the gate. You will enter alone in the early morning..
 Pundta drew close to her husband
 "No, no, Memsahib"
 Listen. You will demand to see him alone. You will say that you jealous of You will tell him that you ready to lead him to my hiding place."
 "No Miss Kathlyn; that will not do at all,' declared Bruce emphaticay.
Arizona republican., 1914-05-10

This Umballah supernaturaly keen. What to do now?
 "Quick!" cried Ahmed "Get the howdahs of the elephants" It was done |" Hobble them" It was im- mediatey accomplished Unto the bungalow, all of you Memsahib, follow mel"
 "What you going to do?" asked Bruce "Hde her where none will dare to look," answered Ahmed
 He seized Kathlyn by the hand and urged her to She had implicit faith in this old friend, who had once dandled her his knees. They disappeared behind the bungalow and ran toward the animal cages He stopped abruptly before of the cages
 "A leopard, but harmless You'll know how to sooths him if he becomes nervous. Enter"
 Kathyn obeyed
 This cage was not movable one, and had cavity underneath The heavy teak flooring was not nailed. The soldiers arrived at the bungalow boisterously threatening the of tie entire if Durga Ramt slave not produced forthwith.
 You are mistaken" said Bruce There is slave here Search" ~&,.-siN
 You stand in extrerne danger, Sahib You have meddled with what does not concern you replied the captain who had thrown his fortunes with Umballah, sensing that here man who bound to win and would be liberal to thoseIwho stood by him during the struggle
 Search repeated Bruce
 
 The captain and his about but not without certain system of thoralshness. They examined the elephants. but bafed there, owing Ahmeds fore sight They entered the native quarters looked under the into tie enpfy cagS. on cellar to roof in the bungalow wher suddenly the captain missed Ahmed.
 Where is the colontl sahib's mani" he asked brusquey.
 Possibly he is going the of the animal cages" said Bruce, outwardy calm, but shaking within And thou, Ramabai, beware!"
 Of what. captan?" cooy.
 Thou too. hast meddled; and meddlers burn thei' fingers
 am innocent of any crime,' said Ramabai. "I am watched. know; but there is still justice in AI- lala.'
 Bully for you." said Bruce in English.
 The captain eyed him malevolently.
 Search the animal cages" he ordered.
 Bruce. Ramabai, and Pundita followed the captain. He peered into the cages, one by and at length came to the leopards cage And there the crafty Ahmed calmly sroking the leopard which snarled sud- denly. Ahmed stood up with fine imitation of sur prise. The captain, greatly hystifed. turned about Thou Ranabai hast broken thy parole. Thou vert not to leave thy house. It shall be reported" Then he took shot at Bruce; And thou wilt enter the city on the pain 0t death'" fsls Asssa
Arizona republican., 1914-05-10

troopers and gave them explicit orders He quite confident that Kathlyn would be carried to her fathers bungalow, only for change of clothes It was a shrewd guess.
 As the iron door changed upon the sill Col Hare leaned against the pillar and closed his eyes, praying silently.
 At the bungalow Pundita fell at Kathlyn's feet and kissed them.
 "Memsahib!" she cried brokenly.
 Pundta ]" Kathyn stopped and gathered her up in her
 After that Ramabai would have died for her under any torture.
 Now, Ahmed what did my father mean when hs said curse curse?'"
 "It's long story. Memsahb." said Ahmed evasively.
 "Tel it."
 It was in temple in the south The Colonel Sahib took sapphire from idols eye. The Guru, very wise and ancient priest demanded the return of it. The Colonel Sahib, being young man, refused. The Guru cursed him. That is all"
 No, Ahmed there must 5e more. Did not the Guru my fathers children and their chidren's chil- dren?"
 "Ah, Memsahib what does the curse of Hindu amount to?"
 Perhaps it is stronger than we know," glancng down at her dress.
 Further discussion interrupted by one of the armed keepers who rushing up wth the that armed soldiers approaching. Bruce frankly.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-06
Topics of the Times

The board Of control, according to
the attorney general, has certain parole
powers and may shift prisoners to the
other. But they can't parole the Rains
bargers. That seems to be up to the
governor.
How fortunate that Mr.. Meredith is
a good looking man and takes good
picture! But at that he'll never look
good to Louie Murphy.
If Carnegie insists on dying poor
there are number of Spanish prison
crs" inmured in Madrid and other
cities who would willingly help him to
accomplish his ends. Now that May
bray has reformed the Spanish pris-
oner" is the best bet.
Judge Dillon whose recent death was
noted in the newspapers was one OF
the able lawyers and judges of the
older school, a district Judge at an
early age, after member OF the su-
prene court, an appointee OF Grant
TO the federal circuit bench, and later
a lecture. in Columbia College.
Somebody in Des Moines is writing
10 the papers advocating a cut OF 5000
in the salary OF each councilman and
the manor. Some folks don't seem to
the administration.
No use TO dodge. The legislature
must stand up straight and take its
medicine with the governor and the
council.
The main difficulty with annexinG
MEXICO is that wed have TO annex the
VILLAS and Huer:as along with the
land.
Waterloo hasn't broken ground for
that Iowa building unless the shifting
Of the burden to the commercial clubs
might he called breaking ground.
MIR. Connolly is pleasant man 10
meet.-Al;on Democrat. Respectfully
referred 70 Nj. Meredith for anlenda-
tion or correction.
The idea OF single -chambered leg
islature refuses 20 be kept down. This
time il has cropped OUT in Kentucky in
the shape OF q constitutional amend
n7ent introduced by Senator T. J.
Moore. Il is very simple and provide
Tor the adjustment OF the present
legislature and the election in 1911 OF
two representatives from each congres
sional district and three from the state
at large sho shall hold Office for four
eyars. The legislature SO constituted
would divide the state into twenty five
districts, from each Of which one rep
resantat:ve would ae elected.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-06
THE FUSS At AnEs.

The prospect seems to be for fuss
at the Anes State School. Accordine
TO the press dispatches Professor Ken
nedy IS TO be dispensed with and
around this center the storm will ga til :
er. AS the matter stands now the
principals involved in such publicity as
mas been given It are Professor Ken
nedy and Jim Trewin and the state
board Of education. Later develop
n1ents viii no doubt bring further in
Movements.
II Is well 10 come 70 this prospective
row with an open mind. Fundamen,-
ally the interests OF the school and OF
Iowa educational institutions are TO be
considered first and above any indi-
vidual. Constituted authority has al
ways an advantage which constituted
authority should have. The schools are
OF much more moment than Trewin or
Kennedy or any member Of an educa-
aonal board or Of any faculty.
With this in mind let the case be
opened and full publicity be given the
contentious OF both sides Professor
Kennedy has earned the right TO place
his case before the state and nothing
could be better for the future Of the
scaoo, and the settlement OF the in
rernal difficulties that annoy the
schools and arrest their progress than
% make the interested people Of the
state fully acquainted with the reasons
for friction on whatever they may be
and whoever may he causing trouble #
the professor IS being prosecuted il is
Up 10 him 20 show how and why. His
is the affirmative. The board and the
authorities are within their powers
when they relieve him. They are the
managers OF the business wi.h power
20 bind and unIcose and there can he
no question OF their authority in the
case.
The question 70 ne raised ny the
professor Is not ore Of authority but
d justice or Injustice % himself. II
he chooses TO make an appeal TO the
state he has thru efficient service
earned the right 70 4 respectful hear
ing 70 his explanation Of The trouble.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-06

The Brewers s@ Rion may gain
somewhat from the unthinking by
pointing out hypocrisy in the church
on the liquor question but 1t will be
but temporary and negiible gain.
The churches however may profit vast
ly by the hint thus given them OF what
the average man thinks Of the church
louder and larger than other men and
grabs a booze profit with his hands be-
hind his back and of the church that
takes his contributions, seeks and
maintains his membership and thus
sells the meats of sacrifice from the
altar
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-06
CLEAN EXCERSIONE.
IrIintor Herald.

The movement of part of the river
stea,2tcat lines to make all their eN-
curs:ons respectable should have the
hearty backing Of the people OF every
civ along the Mississippi. There IS
NJ reason why liquors should be sold
on excursion boats patronized by the
men an6 women of this and other COM
rnun;t:es, and there is every reason
Why they should not De sold under
such circumstances.
RIVER excursions ought to be the
plea santest recreation for the resi-
dents OF river cities during the sum-
r.er months, but people who value
their self respect Will not &C. or take
their children, where they are apt 10
come into close quarters with lntoxl-
Gated individuals.
The steamboat owners are lighting
custom which has been forced onto
them by the interruptions among those
who engage in the business. They
should have the aid Of public senu-
nlent. and boat owners who fail to fall
in line voluntarily should pc forced
10 by the attitude Of the public.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-06
SAVAGE AND CUMMINs.

The Savage candidacy, launched in
the closing hours Of the time that re-
manned for filing nomination papers.
was ii! advised and untirnely II VIII
only do one thing-give those who can
no, he reconciied 70 CUmmins candi-
date 10 vote for in the primaries
The movement only tends to engen-
der fight which cannot be maintained
with benefit TO the party. Cummins
occupies position that will permit
,h. two factions to unite in his interest.
After the row Of two years ago there
canno. with good grace be any split
ting OF hairs in getting together. II the
no, is black. the kettle is Of the same
hue The main thing is to bring har-
n,ony ont of chaos The Savage candi-
dacv will not contribute 10 that in any
measure. The outlook should be to-
wards the future, not towards the
past.
The temper Of the republicans OF
Iowa is vastly different than ii mas
been in the last dozen years. Men who
have fought against Mr.. Cummins IN
every fight he ever fought within the
marty have openly been in favor. FOX
the good of the state and county tick
u
him in the coming primary
Those who chose 10 give battle rep
resent small portion of the party
They evidently cannot put aside tneir
bitterness in the hour OF need. An
Anamosa republican who has been an
ardent foe of the senator, put the PROD
lem in nutshell! when ne declared re-
publicans of Iowa cannot aHord Is
take a chance OF meeting defeat in the
coming senatorial contest Time vas
when the loss of republican senator
in Iowa did not mean so much. IneN
the republican majority in the senate
was the balance wheel the party de-
sired. Now we are struggling to re-
gain that lost power and prestige. ClVi
warfare is dangerous.
A life long republican who lives II
| the edge of Linn county, In a letter t
! the Eureka expresses belief that the