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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-13

The Governor called to him into the
Executive Chamber the so-called steer.
ing committee of the Senate. con-
sisting of Senators Brown, the Ecpub
lican leader, Argetsinger OF Monroe.
Mlls Of Manhattan. Thompson o'
Niagara. Walters Of Onondaga and
Spring Of Chautauuua. Those represent
ing the Assembly were Speaker Thad-
deus G. Sweet. Republican leader
Harold j. Hinman and Alexander Mac
donald. chairman OF the Assembly Ways
and Means Committee.
When the election law amendments
were taken up the Governor and the
Assembly were found arr1yed against
the Senate, Tn. conference was not so
badly split that the Governor had to
threaten TO veto the whole election bin
if 1t came to him containing the referen-
cum, it Is said, but 1t Is known thar
the organization men fought strongly
for the proposition.
When the labor consolidation bill came
up the Governor again took a position
opposed 10 the state organization. The
measure introduced In the Legislature
some time ago and on which the Labor
and Industrial Committee Of the SEN
ate held a hearing las week. was drafted
as result of the work OF Republican
organization Senators, but the Governor
opposed II, and as a result new bill
was substituted tonight.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-13
BY RABINDRANATH TAcoRE.

An intensely human story, breathing the
spirit of India. by the wonderful Ben
gall poet, winner of the Nobel Prize.
In next Sundays SUN
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landlady below. She sank into a chair
puzzled and unhappy. Then she heard
heavy footsteps. The door was opened.
1.-The The man in the blue serge suit entered
There's no sense in coming here to
worry the young lady" Mrs: Malony
declared. irritably. ''As for Mr., Craig.
!Sd,s tod you a, that ~ he'd &c, gone out" .n.,,.,
speaking in a thick disagreeable tone.
Why. ] watched him In here not ten
guess you'd better cough up the truth.
Where's this precious uncle Of .yours?',,
replied, drawing herself up. He left
five minutes ago."
''sneaked out by the back way. may
be. the man sneered.
IF there was any fear Of your
he would" the, girl retorted. boldly
MY uncle Is rather is rather particular
about his acquaintances."
The man laughed.
whats that in your hand?" he de-
"something my uncle gave me before
haven't looked at 1t yet myself"
Give it here" he ordered.
She spread 1t out upon the table.
she agreed. MY uncle did not tell
me not to show 1t to anyone"
They read 1t together. The few lines
seemed to be written with great care,
legal document. to which was affixed
the seal Of notary and the name OF
a witness:
I. ,Iohn Craig, being about to
receive the just punishment for
n my my H,ess sin' hsry hasTsey csrca a If
moneys and property belonging to
me. a list Of which she will find at
this address. make one condi-
ton only Of my beauest. and beg
1t is that she never Of her own
consent or knowledge speak to
anyone of the name of Ashleigh.
osr,n or associate with ,o4ayy any SeAi Of that
The man folded UP the % paper. per-
"lll take care OF this" ne said.
It's yours. right enough. Well just
need to borrow It for. time; Go and
get your hat and coat on. miss"
uncle told me me. Il IL anythins sn hsrpensd
to him. that was to remain here"
And remain here she shall. as long
as she likes" Mrs. Mallory insisted.
ys given ny promise rs too E0ows to LEX iSsk
am an honest woman"
You may be that" the man rc-
both tc understand this, Tn from
HARM saf POnf M come Sna Toa tn the si say %s
lony. and she shall come back here,
but for the present she Is going to
accompany me to headquarters. II
you make any trouble. only have
to blow my whistle and I can fill your
house with policemen"
I'll CO." the girl whispered.
In silence she put or her hat and
coat, in silence she. drove with him
to the police station. where she was
shown at once into an inspectors
office. The man who had brought
her whispered for a moment or two
with his chief and handed him the
nupor. Inspector French read IL and
whistled softly. Ee took up'the tel
ephone by his side.
SAY, you've something of md
Sinth HSreh he rsmarS"d S"a to tho the plain;
Mr.. Quest. please" he added. speak
ing into the receiver.
The two men whispered together.
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his hand. walked to the other side of
the tent. The flap was open. but there
was not sign Of anyone In sight. He
looked around and came back.
queer thing!' he exclaimed ut
sounded just as though someone had
naps open, but there isn't soul in
81 expect Il was fancy" Lenora re-
marked. marked .still there isn't breath Of
Quest returned to his place and they
recommended the game. Just at that
moment the entrance to the tent was
lifted and Laura ran in. She pumped
down upon her bed with her hands on
either side of her.
IF that man" she began.
Suddenly she sprang up with a little
cry which turned almost into a scream.
From look of humorous Indignation
her face suddenly assumed an express
sion Of absolute terror She shrank
away. ~. Re-.
There's something soft In the bed 7"
she shrieked. II felt II with my hand ="
They all looked toward the cot Quest
held up the lantern. They distinctly
saw a movement under the bedclothes.
The inspector. STOPPING down, suddenly
entered the tent.
''say, what's wrong herer he de-
manded.
There's something in Laura's bed"
Quest muttered. Here. give me the
camp-stool." -....
He stole toward the bed, gripping the
camp stool firmly with his right hand,
and slowly turning down the bedclothes
with the feet of the chair. Suddenly
there was a piercing scream. A huge
snake, coiled and quivering for the
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Come on, boys" one Of them cried.
well have to see this matter
They found the spot where the
Chinaman had escaped from the
wagon. but even at that moment they
heard the sound Of horses hoofs
and saw flying figure In the dis-
,''said he COULDN'T rider French
when she wanted him to go and warn
us Of the fire. Look Mt him nowv
rCome on, all of you.' one OF the
cowboys yelled. as they rushed for
she horse. Bring your lariats. wen
French with his start, was the first
70 reach a horse. They gailoped Off
through the shadows Dimly visible,
thoy now and then caught a. glimpse
or their quarry. Sometimes he FADED
out OF sight altogether.
We'll have him through that patch
OF brush" Long Jim shouted. He
won't dare to ride the pace there.
They saw him for a moment bending
low over his horse. but they did not
see him slip easily from its back. roll
concealed. They heard the thunder Of
hoofs ahead and they gailoped by.
When they were out Of sight the China
man stole away into the darkness.
Nearly an hour later the little party
came UP with the rlderless horse. The
language Of the cowboys was pictur-
esque
Spread out, boys. Well round him
up going back, If we can," Long Jim
directed. 'Tf he was spilled of. we'll
get him. sure. But II the dirty coyote
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Iwas saying to the young lady that there
was only one thing / could wish for
SSits SSu oc,n; sn & and that was that you 'werent
Craig seemed scarcely to hear her.
.,rlLTook LOOK across the road" he begged.
Tell me II there is q man in q blue
serge suit and bowler hat, smoking q
Mrs %s %aonsy sfTpsi snd ths hsfs sisi both oeeysd.
Yes" she announced. hHe is look
Ing straight at these windows."
cba,a Craig sroaned and sank down upon a
Leave US. II you please. Mrs. Ma
lony." he ordered. "I'll ring when I'm
Mrs. Mallory hesitated with the door
I'm not wishing to say anything that
might sound offensive" she observed:
slowly, but IL It's a case of trouble Of
any n.y. sort with the police. Mr.. Craig.
That VIII do" Craig interrupted. 1T
You are not likely to suffer by having
me here, Mrs. Mallory. or by looking
after my niece when / have gone"
The landlady left the room silently:
hs s her srm 70 s her neeK n''
uncle" she p pleaded. d A'G' II have been g
happy since have been with you"
He patted her head. felt In his pocket
oAsa NsW ~ a httic papSI GeP, ,rS :
which he shook bunch Of violets' The
girl pinned them in her frock with
little cry Of pleasure.
How kind you are to mel" she ex-
claimed. You think OF everything
III had had you for a little longer,
Mary" he said. perhaps I should have
been a better man. Go to the window,
please ana tell me II that man Is
She crossed the room with light foot
steps. Presently she returned.
"He is Just crossing the street she
announced. II think that he seems to
be coming here"
Craig took the girl for a minute into
his arms.
"Good-by dear" he said. IT want you
to take this paper and keep II carefully.
You will be cared for always, but / must
60"
"But where must you sor", she asked.
bewildered.
II have an appointment at Professor
Ashleigh's." he told her. II cannot tell
you anything more than that Good
by"
He kissed her for a moment passion
ately. Then suddenly he tore himself
away. She heard him run lightly down
the stairs. Some instinct led her to
the back window. She Saw him emerge
from the house and pass down the
yard. Then she went to the front. The
man in the blue serge was talking to the
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o,.s %

"Surel" Quest replied. Il am tusx
sending word up to them now
The professor moved towards the door.
Ia only this may prove to be the
Quest spent the next hour or .o in
restless deliberations. There were stjii
many things which puzzled him. AT
about ,usS quarter arIaa past nine I'm Lsnora and
ton. Quest threw open the window ana
looked out across the city. A yellowish
haze which, accompanied by a sulphur
out heat, had been brooding over the
creased cty "a in Density The air %ss stn,ns n
I'm afraid we are In for Z bad
thunderstorm, girls" Quest remarked.
Laura laughed.
there. Mr.. Quest"
Lets 80. them" he replied.
They descended into the street anA
drove to the professors house in silence,
Even Laura was feeling the strain %
way they picked UP French and =
plainclothes man and the whole party
arrived at their destination Just as the
storm broke. The professor met them
lost to some extent T his custornsrs 4 nary
Fhey fsliowed him into tn. library.
Chairs were arranged around the table
sat % DOWN The ns ooi aad tasy es &. ~
watch. It was five minutes to ten.
I'm a few minutes" he continued
solemnly. this weight is to be lifted
from the minds of all Of US. I have
come to the conclusion that on this
occasion Craig will keep his word, /
am not sure, mind. but believe that
he fs In the house at this present mo-
ment / have heard movements in the
room which belonged to him. I have
not interfered. / have been content to
wait"
He has at least not tried escaps."
Quest remarked. French here brought
news of him. He has been living with
his niece very quietly. but without any
particular attempt at concealment OF
any signs Of wishing to leave the city"
II had that girl brought to my
office" French remarked, .pareiy an
hour ago, but she slipped away while
we were talking. Say. what's thatf''
In momentary iull Of the storm they
could hear distinctly girls shrill CALI
ing from outside, followed by the
clamor of angry voices.
Gee! ] bet that's the girl" French
exclaimed. Shed been looking up the
professors address IN q directory"
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The Story of the
Coat Collar
Dandruff!

We often see well-dressed
men of otherwise splendid ap-
pearance with coat collars
and shoulders marred with
the tiny grains Of dandruff.
Yet this disgusting condition
is easily remedied. If the
hair is given a good hard
brushing daily and Speiser's
Scalp Tonic is used in connec-
ton, dandruff will soon dis
appear.
Above all things, avoid
preparations containing CO.
coanut oil or alkalis. Foaming
solutions always contain aka
lis as DO all soaps. They serve
to dry out the scalp and cause
more harm than good. Spei-
ser's Scalp Tonic gives i'm
mediate relief and its con-
tinued use soon restores the
scalp to its naturally healthy
condition. It sells for Soc and
can be obtained only at
ODonnell's Drug Store, 904
F Street. Mr.. O'Donnell has
such faith in this preparation
that he offers to refund the
money should it fail.
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Quest declared. HE sticks to It all the
time. He'll win out with Laura in the
end. you mark my words"
I hope he WILL" Lenora said. She's
dear girl. although she has got an
idea into her head that she hates men
and lovemaking. I think the inspector 5
Just the man for her."
The two had paused outside the cook
wagon. Laura held out the flowers to
the Chinaman.
Say, can't you find me bowl for
these?" she asked.
He looked slowly up at her.
mo bowlee for flowers" he answered
All want for eatee.'
Laura leaned over and shook him by
the shoulder.
We'll. I'll eatee off the ground" she
old fool"
Why Why don't you obey the lady?"
Very slowly the Chinaman rose to hts
feet. disappeared inside the cook wagon
and reappeared with a basin, which he
handed to Laura. She thanked him
Ghss they sa stood a'S oS asa eaest 9n and 2
nora saw the look which for a moment
nora shivered.
'I'll be glad when we get away from
here,' she declared. clinging to Quest 8
arm. That Chinaman hates Laura like
poison. and I'm afraid Of him."
Quest nodded
"She seems to have put his back up"
he agreed; AS to going on, think we
rgnt arRs III ,nst r,sh, as well move tomorrow My
eagerly.
don't let him slip through their fingers.
! haven't much faith in his promise to
turn UP at the professors. Let's see
what VIVA Laura and French have to
Cant see any sense in staying on
here any longer" was French's immedi-
ate decision. $50 long as you two in
valids feel that you can stick the journ-
tow, ey Iessaes SSsnts,t Were using UP these fell
We'll get everything in order to-
night" Laura decided. "and start first
thing tomorrow"
They busted themselves for the next
their evening meal the two men walked
with Lenora and Laura to their tent.
think you girls had better go to
oed, Quest suggested. Try and get
That's all very WELL" French re-
marked, but It's only s O'clock What
about ssc "a a stroll Miss Laura, just up to
Laura hesitated for a moment and
glanced toward Lenora.
Please Co." the latter begged. IT
really don't feel like going to sleep Just
"!'ll look after Lenora." Quest prom
ised. you have your walk. There's
the professor sitting outside his tent
wouldn't you like to take him with
Laura glanced Indignantly at him as
they strolled out, and Lenora laughed
softly.
How dared you suggest such a
thing" she murmured to Quest. DO
look at them. The inspector wants her
make up her mind about it. Why
Lagra's getting positively frivolous"
Guess we'd better not watch them
any longer" Quest decided. What
about a game OF bezique2"
81 should love it," Lenora assented.
You'll find the cards in that satchel."
They sat and played for half an hour
by the light of lantern. Suddenly Quest
paused in the act of dealing and glanced
over his shoulder.
What. the mischief was thatT he
muttered.
Sounded as though the tent tapped"
Quest rose, and with the lantern in
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spring, lifted its head. Even Quest
seemed for the moment nerveless. Then
from the doorway came the sharp report
of a revolver and the snake fell. limp,
inert thing. They all looked at the pro-
fessor as though, fascinated. He came
step farther into the tent, the revolver
still smoking in his hand. Standing over
the snake. he deliberately fired again
and again into the body.
II think" he remarked, in his usual
calm tones, that we may consider the
creature now beyond any power Of do
ing harm. You will be interested to
hear" he continued, bending over the
remains OF the creature, that this is
an exceedingly rare species. a sort of
second cousin to the rattlesnake, found
only In this part Of the world and fatal
ly poisonous"
But how could it have got there
The professor shook his head gravely.
II am afraid" he said, that there
can be no doubt about that, I saw
the Chinaman whom Laura Is SO fond
of sneaking away from this tent few
deviltry. That is why went and fetch
ed my revolver"
There was a roar of anger from
French. He snatched the weapon from
the professors hand.
"rii KIN that yellow dog" he shout
ed. Where Is he?"
He dashed across the open space
toward the camp wagon. His teeth
were set and there was murder in
his blazing eyes.
where's that Chinaman?'" ho
yelled at the top of his voice.
The cowboys struggled to their
feet. The Chinaman, who was sitting
inside the cook wagon poring over
a book by the light OF lantern,
recognized the note of fury in
FernChs tone. and raised his head,
startled. A paroXysm of fear seized
him. The very moment that French
threw open the door Of the wagon he
kicked the lantern across the floor
and plunged at the canvas sides OF
the vehicle, Slipping underneath until
he reached the ground. French. left
In darkness, groped around for a
moment and then emerged. The cow
boys had gathered together outside.
Say. Mr.. Inspector French" one OF
them demanded, whats wrong with
John Chinaman? You folks seem 10
have sort of grudge aPainst our
cooks. What's tho Oriental been do
"rried TO commit a filthy murder"
French shouted. Brought a snake
and put II into ths bed OF ono OF the
young women,
They hesitated no longer.
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CHAPTER xxxIy.


THE professor. who was comfort
ably seated in Quests favorite
i easy chair. glanced at his watch
and shok his head.
Il am afraid. my friend" he said
that Craig's nerve has failed him. A
voluntary surrender was perhaps toe
much to hope for"
Quest smoked for a moment In silence
Cant understand those fellows let
ting him give them the Slip" he NUT
tered. He ought to have been under
close suryeillance from the moment he
he AIDED. turning to the door
His servant entered bearing q note.
This was left q few minutes ago
SIR" he announced. ''hy a messenger
boy. There was no answer required"
|. The man retired. Quest unfolded the
shsnsed,p ssssa % paDer' His expression suddenly
''Listen.' he exclaimed:
To Sanford Guest:
Gather your people in Prof. Ash
leigh's library at 10 o'clock tonight.
story gi be there and tel goE% EHS K GKxIs xhGl.
The professor sat for a moment
Then he meant 1t. after alll' he e1-
claimed at last.
Seems like It," Quest admitted. "I'll
just telephone to French"
The professor rose to his feet, knocked
the ash from his cigar, struggled into
his coat and took up his hat. Then he
waited until Quest had completed his
conversation. The latter's face had
grown grave and puzzled. 1t was OBJ
vious that he was receiving information
of some Importance. He put down the
instrument at last with curt word of
farewell.
Let me send a couple of men up
with you. professor" he begged. you
don't want to run any risk Of having
Craig there before we arrive"
The professor smiled.
my friend" he said, 1T Is seldom in
my life that have had to have re-
course to physical violence. but fiatter
myself that there is no man who would
do me any harm. We will meet. then,
at my house. You will bring the young
ladies?'
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CHAPTER XXXIII.

" HE woman who had just laid the
cloth for homely evening meal
smiled across at the girl who
stood at the window.
TITS all ready now directly your
uncle comes home" she announced.
Say you never seem to tire OF look
ing out of that window"
The girl turned around with smile.
She was very young and dressed in
deep mourning.
I've never seen anything like II be-
fore. Mrs. Malony," she said. 1T was
quite quiet where we lived in London.
and here, with the street cars and the
elevated railways and the Changing of
bells. there never seems to be a mo-
ments peace"
Mrs. Mallory came to the girls side.
Your poor uncle looks as though O.
little peace would do him good" she
remarked.
The girl sighed.
IF only I could do something for
him!" she murmured.
He's in some kind of trouble. I
think" Mrs. Malony observed. He is
not what you might call a communi-
cative person. but it's easy to see that
he is far from being happy in himself.
You'll ring when you're ready. Miss
Mary?"
The door was suddenly opened and
Craig entered. He was very pale and
a little out OF breath. Before he closed
the door he listened for a moment.
Just as we were speaking about you.
MT. Craig" the landlady continued. ~
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has tricked up and slipped off into the
brush. It's goodnight Wen never find
him."
French's hand frightened upon his re-
volver and his eyes pierced the dark
ness to right and to left as he rode
slowly back.
'Thcre'll be no trial II I can get the
drop on him." he muttered
Away in the distance. John China
man was reaching Allguez. The little
party of cowboys rode into camp with
out having seen a sign of him. French
narrated his failure to the three others.
Quest In silence handed him a cable
gram.
To Inspector French, Allguez. n. M:
leaving depot. Niece disappeared from
address given. No clues at present.
When are you returning?
French swore softly for a moment
Then he droped into a chair. exhausted
This he declared. is our unlucky
evening"
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GIRL TO SING GROUP
OF ORIGINAL SONGS
Miss Johnson TO Aid Charity En-
tertainment by Christ Church
Young People.
HE professor. who was comfort
ably seated in Quests favorite
i easy chair. glanced at his watch
and ahol< 1t, 49,

For the benefit Of the Episcopal Home
for Children. an entertainment will be
given in Epiphany parish hall by the
Young Peoples Club OF Christ Church,
GEORGETOWN, on Tuesday evening.
The feature Of the entertainment will
be a comedy, The Elopement or
Helen" In the cast are Miss Ada
Stearns. Miss Lenore Gerlach. Mise
Helen Knight. Eugene Blackford. Don
aid Mclean, Albert Stearns, and Mer-
ritt Bodine.
Miss Helen Johnson will sing group
other incidental music will be Furnish
ed by Miss Beatrice Seymour Goodwin,
Miss Helen Johnson and Miss Lenore
Gerlach, sopranos: Miss Marion Larner.
contralto. and E. Taylor Chewning.
tenor. and Aloin Lake. bass. and Mrs
Howard A. Coombs, plano.
The ushers will be Nelson Oliver ana
Allan Blackford.
The staging and production Of the
comedy Is under the direction OF George
II. Palmer. formerly with Belasco ana
savage.
The Young Peoples Club is a Joint
organization OF the Girls Congenial
Club and the Young Mems Club. Miss
Helen Knight is president OF the girls
organization. and the other officers are
Miss Genevieve Hughes, vice president;
Miss Ahbie Holdridge, secretary: Miss
Ada Stearns. secretary. and Miss Le-
more Gerlach. chairman OF dramatic
committee. The officers of the Young
Mems Club are Nelson Oliver, presi-
dent; Eugene Blackford, vice president;
Albert Stearns. secretary. and Merritt
Bodine, treasurer.
The advisory board is composed or
the Rev, James H. w. Blake, Fred
Duvall. John A, Stringer. Miss Alice
Sawyer. George A. King. and Mrs.
King.