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baboon's cage, which caved in, rather
disturbing the elephants calm. He
sank to the ground.
The baboon leaped through the OMEN
ing and made off to test his unex
pected liberty He was friendly and
tame. but freedom was just then para
mount.
The elephant remained under the
tree, as II bordering, while the child
began to cry loudly. One Of the ma.
tives saw her predicament and hast.
ened away for assistance.
Ahmed was greatly alarmed over
the loss of the baboon. 1t was a camp
pet of Colonel Hare's and ran free in
camp whenever the colonel was there,
He had captured 1t when mere baby
In British East Africa. The troglo-
dyte. with that strange reasoning vet
untranslatable, loved the colonel de-
votedly and followed him about like
a dog and with scent far keener. So
Ahmed and some Of the keepers set
of In search OF the colonel's pet.
He went about the search with only
half heart. Only little while be-
fore he had received the news Of what
had happened in the slave mart that
afternoon. 1t seemed Incredible. To
have her fall into Umballa's hands
thus easily. when he and Bruce Sahib
had searched the jungle far and wide!
Well. she was alive: praise Allah for,
that; and where there was life there
was hope.
Later kathiyn was standing under
tAe cell window gazing at the yeiioY
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have heard yet Ahmed will find ;
way Take care of yourself I'm off!
When Umballa appeared before the
Council their establishment knew M
bounds. The clay tinted skin, the
shaking hands, the disheveled gar
ments-what had happened to this
schemer whom i'll luck had made theil
master?
He explained. 81 went too near oul
prisoner. A fash of strength was
enough. They shall be logged"
But the woman!"
Woman? She is a tiger-cat. and
tiger-cats must sometimes be logged
1t is my will. Now l have news fol
you. There is another sister, younger
and weaker. Our queen" and he sa
laamed ironically, "our queen did moi
know that her father lived, and there
l made my first mistake"
But she will now submit to save
himl"
All! would indeed that were the
case. But tiger-cats are always tiger
cats, and nothing will bend this maid
she must be broken, broken. 1t is my
viii, with flash of fire in his eyes.
The Council salaamed. UmbalIa's
will must of necessity be theirs, hate
him darkly as they might.
The bungalow of Colonel Hare was
something on the order of an armed
camp. Native animal keepers, armed
with rifles, patrolled the menagerie
NO one was to pass the Gordon with
out explaining frankly his business
whence he came, and whittier he was
bound.
BY the knees of one of the sentries
a little native child was playing. From
time to time the happy father would
stoop and pat her head
Presently there was a stir abou,
camp. An elephant shuffled into the
clearing. He was halted, made tc
kneel, and Ahmed stepped out of the
howdah.
The little girl ran UP to Ahmed Joy
fully and begged to be put into the
howdah. Smiling, Ahmed set her il
the howdah, and the mahout babe the
elephant to rise, but, interested il
some orders by Ahmed, left the beas,
to his own devices. The child called
and the elephant walked off quietly
So long as he remained within range
OF vision no one paid any attention tc
him. Finally he paused under a tree
near the cages and reached I'D fol
some leaves. The child caught hold
of limb and gleefully crawled Out
upon it some distance beyond the ele
plants reach. Once more, she be
came frightened, not daring to craw.
back
She prattled elephant talk" but the
old fellow could not reach her. The
baboon in the nearby cage set up 6
The child ordered the
elephant to rise on his hind legs. H,
placed his fore legs on the roof of the
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60, my lord; and may all the gods
nay, the Christian God-watch over
you'll"
Forward" growled Ahmed. First,
though, he saw to it that the pulling
chains were well wrapped in cotton
blankets. There must be no sound to
warn others of their approach.
Ahmed" began Bruce.
Leave all things to me, sahib," in
terrupted Ahmed, who assumed a
strange authority at times that con-
FUSED and puzzled Bruce. 1T is my
memsahib, and am one of the fingers
OF the long arm of the British raj. And
there are books in Calcutta in which
my name is written high. No morei"
Through the moon-frosted Jungle
the two elephants moved silently. A
drove OF wild pigs scampered across
the path and the wild peacock Kissed
from the underbrush sleepily. All ST.
lence again. Several times Ahmed
halted, straining his ears. 1t seemed
incredible to Bruce that the enormous
beasts could move so soundlessly. 1t
was part of their business; they
were hunters of their kind.
At length they came out into the
open at the rear of the prison walls.
Here Ramabai got down and went in
search of any sentries. He returned
almost at once with the good news
that there was none.
The marble walls shimmered like
clusters of dull opals. What misery
had been known behind their crum-
bling beauty!
Ahmed marked the tree and raised
his hand as sign.
Bruce Sahib!" he called.
Yes, Ahmed I'll risk it first"
Bruce moved the elephant to the
barred window. His heart beat wildly.
He leaned down from his howdah and
strove to peer within.
"Kathlyn Hare?" he whispered.
who is it?"
Bruce"
Father, father!" Bruce heard her
cry; they have found us!"
Ahmed heard the call; and he sighed
as one who had Allah to thank. To-
gether! God was great and Mahomet
was his prophet.
Listen said Bruce. I'VE shall
hook chains to the bars and null them
out, without noise If possible. The
moment they give Have you
something to stand onR"
Yes, taboret."
THAT will serve. You stand on II
and I'll pull you up and through.
Then your father"
Father Is in chains"
Ahmed, he is in chains. What in
Gods name shall we .o?"
Return for me later" said Hare.
Don't bother about me- Get Kit away.
and quickly. Umballa may return
at any moment. To work, to work,
Bruce, and God bless you'll"
They flew to the task. Round the
hooks Ahmed had wrapped cloths to
ward against the chink of metal
against metal. The hooks we're deftly
engaged. Bruce gave the signal and
the elephants started forward. The
chains grew taut. So far there was
but little noise. The elephants leaned
against the chains; the bars bent and
sprang suddenly from their ancient
sockets.
kathlyn was free!
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CHAPTER X.
The Escape

sH0 escape.
kathlyn flung herself into her IA,
Tiers arms.
Dad. dad! To leave you alone!"
hit, You are wasting time. Be OF.
trust me; | wasn't meant to die in
this dogs kennel. curse or no, curse.
Kiss me and go!"
Curse? What do you mean "a.
ther?"
Ahmed will tell you. In Gods
name, go, child!"
Come. Miss Kathlyn," Bruce called
anxiously.
hatniyn then climbed up to the win.
dow' and Bruce lifted her into his
nowdah. bidding her to lie low. How
Continued on page 81
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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-11-21
UNUSUAL TRIBUTE
PAID IN MEMORY
Of JUDGE MANN
Procession From Railway Sta
ton to Undertaking Rooms
Reaches Size of Really Biz.
Funeral

THE arrival OF thc body 80 judge q
a. hauu u Albuquerque last night
WAS marked hy 70 quiet respectful
Demonstration iuEenu0uslF expressive
w the rtteem in which the late iurist
Was held
a crowd of nearly goo persons had
gathered uu the platform of the Santa
O., station when train $50. S arrived I'D
1d o'clock This included not only
he Masonic committee, assigned 20
Het #H escort. ANA hie representation
OF the bar association, but ALSO many
friends off Judge Mann Tho process
sion which preceded and followed The
wagon from the station to Strong
Brothucrs undertaking rooms reached
thc proportions OF "a big funeral.
Funeral Tomorrow
Tho funeral VIII hc held tomorrow
afternoon at the Mann residence.
Sixth street and Roma avenue. Ser
Vices win begin at o'clock M win
De Masonic Blue lodge funeral with
n knight Tcmplar escort. from Pill
grim c0mmandcy Tho Rev John r..
Class. assisted hy the Rev HUGH
Cooper VIII conduct the religious ser-
vices Burial Will Doe in Fairyicw
cemetery
an special meeting of the Ecrna-
lill0 County Bar association, held yes
lerday morning. resolutions OF condo
lence were adopted ana committees
appointed 90 make arrangements for
The attorneys part tn the funeral and
10 request the district court % set
aside dnto for memorial services.
Tho association Will attend the funeral
in q body
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-11-21
individual Service

THIS INSTITUTION HANDLES
THE ACCOUNTS OF ITS PATRONS
NOT MERELY IN ACCORDANCE
WITH GENERAL CUSTOMS BUT IN
THE MANNER THAT CONSERVEs
THE DEsT INTERESTS OF EACH
DEPoSITOR WHETHER HIS AC-
COUNT Is LARGE OR SMALL
DEPOSITS SUBJECT TO CHECK
ARE INVITED AND 4 PER CENT
INTEREST IS PAID ON TIME GER
TIFlCATES OF DEPOSIT.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-11-21
CITY NTrORNEY WILKERSON
GIVES ACCOUNT or INCIDENT

lis face swathod in hnnd8gca and
giving every evidence uf The terrific
strain through which hp h3d recently
passed, tIt} Attorney Thomas y VIII
kerguu WHOM seen At his home last
night tald OF the Egic ride from
4 The Gibson coal camp tu Gallup which
resulted in me DEATH OF Judge Mann
and the serious injury Of himself and
william Bickel
a cut under the left eye which for
70 time threatened the silht of the
eye q severely spraintd left shoulder
% fractured rib and badly swOllon
neck testified To- the physical injuries
which Mr. Wilkcrsou had sustained,
bat il was plain that he WAS suffering
more from the shock occasioned by
tho death of his close personal friend
than from any other cause. IL was
difficult for him 10 sic still in his
chair for more than "a minute at q
time ln relating the incidents con
uccted with ne accident he would
rise, clench his hands and pace rest
lcasly about me room
judge Mann and hid been to-
Rether almost constantly for two
DAYS said Mr. Wilkcrson "llc had
finished his business IN Gallup and
fHtiNt ~ f'f'ff 20 t' t''ftf' iasA .taA''tA 't
Friday night He was in unusually
bioyant spirits, ana kept us all laugh
ing With his iund of humorous stories
Friday afternoon Judge Mann, Mf
Manning. Mr. Bickcl and Whled
AWAY two or three hours In the Gallup
club playing "Bcd Dos new game
That Judhe Mann told us ne hau
iearnen ou the Paeiiie coast ana lhal
he taught u.s. Towards the latter patt
of The afternoon Mi Bickel sugeesteeH
that we had been indoors long enouRh
and offered 10 take us out 10 tht
mines in his ear We were an giad
10 get out and get seine fresh air. and
readily assented 90 The suggestion.
We went out 10 the Gibson NINE
1nd on the way back picked up q
STAY miner who asked us for litt To
Gallup tie got back in The seat with
Mr. Manning and nae which put me
between the two. con the front seat
We're Mf. hickcl Who WAS driNiuh dnd
Judge Mann
we had not gone more than mile
when We came to sharp turn up the
road, on the other side OF when was /
rulvcrt over the railroad tracks
We were going ! would say az a rate /
or about twenty five miles am hour
] wouldn't undertake 60 say what II /
was that caused us TO miss the cul- |
vent whether it was that Mr. Bickel /
Wdde too sharp turn or that the car
skidded-but 8ll az once the car be- I
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-11-21
WCkII AND Sl.AN MINER
ARE NOW OIT OF BNNGFi,

Gallup. y. NJ. Nov 20.-After mid
nieht This morning William Biekel
and John Dalsent the Slav miner
who were injured in the automobile
accident la which Judge r.. s. Mann
was killed showed Improvement
Bckcl rogained consciousness ana inn
mediatey asked about he other men
who were with him In the car II
was az first feared that Rickcl might
have received serious internal injuries
bat today he ls thought "a bc out VI
danger
The body of Judge Mann was cs-
tortrd To the Santa Fe railway station
by Use local Masonic order Gallup
hls not recovered from lbs shock of
tho tragedy
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-11-21
APPRAISERS APPOINTED
FOR FERGUSON ESTATE

Probate Judge Burg Yesterday ap-
pointed ?. T. McCanna special guar
dian NJ Francis -. Persuasion to sell
the minors interest in property of
Tho Harvey y FERGUSON estate. The
sno"ial Guardian later filed his re-
port The court approved the deed
Mr. McCHnna ana Al Coleman were
appointed appraisers of the Fergus
sum estate.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-11-21
THINKS ST0CKMEN'S
CONVENTION HERE
WILL BREAK RECORD

The meeting the Panhandle e
southwestern Stockmens association
here next March win be the most
numerousy attended convention held
Dos the orsanlzation owen e. Wilson
believes Mr Wilson. whose home
is at Silver CITY owns ranches in
new Mexico ana Arizona Mr. VII
son told Deputy United states Mar
shall j. r. Galusha that every cattle
man of tho Phoenix district with
whom he talked told him that he
was coming to Albuquerque
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-11-21
MURPHY WINNER
IN ORATORICAL
STATE CONTEST
Roswell Has Bic Day at Edu-
CatIonaI Meeting; Br0reIn
of the University Finishes a
Close Second

Do v.4e RneY.lI 81v Yesterday Iu
i the afternoon city euparirteudent af
school. ~ ~ nam who + president
|of the Nea Afexieo InterseboIastic.
Oratorical ana peclamatorv associa
tion U4s elocted president of Inc ed
|upational council IA the evening. 81
lyonno man from, Roswell I'D O. AIlr-
phy. of me MILITARY instftuto Vho had
+ been "a contestant Iast wear won the
gold medal with his Grafton .Hud-
SON Stuek
Tha silver medal Went Ia earn Bro
rein az an. I-niyarsity of New AIey-
go. who spoke on "Thc Mission of the
West Miss Edith Reagan. of the
Normal university East fas Vegas
stood third Inn H. contest was With
out doubt The closest since the estate
lishment of the oratoricaI association.
The high school auditorium was
more Than half fillct for tho occasion
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-11-21
singing The Praise Of Chamber

Ever s.nce J used Ciamh erlaln's
Tablets for INDIGESTION when living
In Fnlton. n ~ about five years ago,
and iltry did me 20 much good have
been singing their praise ia the ears
ef ncighhors and friends writes Afrs
Ernest Crookes Camilus, n. Y. oh
iain.tple esefs aAe4e.
The weekly Corinthian., 1915-04-29
CORINTH BOY SUSTAINS
INJURY ON SOUTHERN RY

Sam R. Dean, an employe Of the
Southern railroad, sustained sc.
we're injuries Saturday while at
work between Corinth and Mem
phis. He was firing Oh the east
bound gravel train and stopped
at Moscow, Tenn, to take water.
AS he stepped back to do his work
his right leg was caught between
the water tank and the tool box
on the rear of the engine. Only
presence Of mind possibly saved
him. Mr.. Dean is able to be up
today, but unable to resume work,
and it will probably be several
days until he can take up his work
again. ~~T
The weekly Corinthian., 1915-04-29
NOTED EVANGELIST TO
CONDUCT TEE REVIVAL
AT FIRST BAPTIST CHI.

Evangelist T. T. Martin, one of
the most noted evangelists III the
South, will be the speaker III the
revival that will begin next Sun
day at the First Baptist church.
Sam Raborn, a singer of promi-
nence, who is also well known
Throughout the south, will have
charge of the music during the re-
vival.
The people Of Corinth are look
ing forward to this revival with
much interest, and it is hoped that
it will be one Of the greatest and
most successful the town has en-
joyed in some time. Every worker
is asked to cooperate in this meet
ing, and those who are not mem
bers of any church are extended
a cordial invitation to attend each
service.
The weekly Corinthian., 1915-04-29

III today's issue of Ths e.
ian will be found the alz zounce-
ment Of Geo. Taylor Yo1ll who
aspires to be Tax Assessor of Al
corn county. There IS probably
not a man in this county better
known than Mr.. Young.
He was reared Id Alcorn colln-
| ty, and is 80 years old. He has
never solicited for public Office
before. He is member Of one Of
the best families Of the county.
He is a Christian entlenlan, and
is thoroughly qualified to fill the
office. He has made a success OF
business, and in this he has gain
ed a reputation for hard and per-
sistent work. He negleets no
duty, but finds 1T pleasure to
perform.
If elected, he promises to serve
the people Of the county as he
would his personal interests. Mr..
Young will make a thorough cam
vass Of the county and will pre-
sent his claims in person to the
voters. He solicits yoru vote and
influence. =
The weekly Corinthian., 1915-04-29
RIENZI ITEMS

Monday, April 26, 1915.
All the Rienzi cars went to Cor
inth sightseeing yesterday after
noon.
Miss Inez Roebke spent Sunday
with home folks.
Mrs. E. j. Green and daughter,
Mrs. G. B. Curlee were in Corinth
one day last week shopping.
Miss Willie Abbey of Corinth
spent a few hours here Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. John Droke, after
visit here, have returned to
their home in Okolona.
We are glad to report J. A. Nor
ris, who has been i'll, improving.
Dolph Rees was a visitor here
Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. B. P. Fullilove, after visit
ing several weeks in New Albany
and Blue Mountain, returned
home last week.
Mrs. Mary Hinkle who has been
spending the winter in Bonneville
returned home last week.
~ Reporter.
The weekly Corinthian., 1915-04-29
FROM TUESDAYS DAILY.

E. F. Meeks, Of Guys, Tenn.
was among the visitors here yes
terday.
Mrs. Thos. Kirkland and chill
dren, Of Guys, Tenn, were among
the visitors in Corinth yesterday
afternoon.
Mrs. E. G. Smith, OF Wenasoga
was a visitor here yesterday after.
noon, a guest Of her brother, D. c.
Gooch and wife.
Mrs. J. A. Lindsay, of Leigh
ton, Ala, arrived in the the city
yesterday afternoon to be be the
, guest Of relatives and friends.
Mrs. j. D. Devinney and Mrs.
! Albert Crocker, Of Pocahontas,
Tenn, spent a~few hours in Cor
inth yesterday afternoon shop
ping.
Mrs. S. H. Young and baby re-
turned yesterday afternoon to
their home in Grand junction,
Tenn, after spending the week
end with Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. G..
Young.
Misses Quay Cunningham and
Pauline Walton, Of Bonneville, who
have been spending the past few
days in the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
T. @. Smith, returned home yester-
day afternoon.
Fl. N. Briley and Fl. 7. Galyean
have purchased the mail contract
from c. L. Bryan to carry the mail
from Corinth to Pittsburg Land
ing, Tenn, effective yesterday.
Chas. Daniel will drive the car,
making one trip to Pittsburg each
day.
Mrs. N. NJ Gooch, mother of D.
G. Gooch, of this city, has been a
guest in their home the past few
days, leaving yesterday for Mich
lie, Tenn, to visit her son, w. I.
Gooch. While here Mr.. and Mrs.
Gooch entertained their mother
with a delightful motor drive, vis-
iting the different resorts Of the
city, which she enjoyed thorough
".
The weekly Corinthian., 1915-04-29
Rheumatism Yields Quickly to
Sloan's

You cant prevent an attack of
rheumatism from coming on, but
you can stop it almost immediate
ly. Sloan's Liniment gently ap-
piled to the sore joint or muscle
penetrates in few minutes to
the inuamed spot that causes the
pain. It soothes the hot, tender,
swollen feeling, and in a very
short time brings a relief that is
almost unbelievable until you ex
perience it. Get a bottle of
Sloan's Liniment for 25c OF any
druggist and have it in the house
against colds, sore and swollen
joints, lumbago, sciatica and like
ailments. Your money back If
not satisfied, but it does give al
most instant relief. ****
The weekly Corinthian., 1915-04-29

are glad to learn of their return
to Corinth. They are now domi
ciled in the home Of DR.. and Mrs
j. S. Voyles until they secure per.
manent apartments.
Mrs. Mona Crawford Of Poca.
hontas, Tenn, accompanied by
her mother, Mrs. Wooten, of this
city, returned yesterday afternoon
from a visit with Mrs. Jno. Par.
sons at Alcorn. Mrs. Crawford
spent last night here, returning
home today.
Miss Laura Lock received a
message yesterday afternoon an
nouncing the illness Of her sister,
Mrs. J. N. Smith, at her home in
Selmer, Tenn. Miss Lock left on
the afternoon train to attend her
bedside. Her friends hope her
condition will be greatly imprcv-
ed soon.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Lancaster,
of Lexington, Tenn, spent last
night in Corinth, guests in the
home of w. L. Bryant and family
and left this morning for Aber-
deem to visit their daughter, Mrs.
Drake, who is celebrating her
birthday anniversary today with
a house-party.
Announcement is made of the
birth of a son to Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Saunders, Friday, April %.
Mr.. and Mrs. Saunders are resid-
ing in jackson, Tenn, but are
now visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Lon
Roach. Mrs. Saunders will be re-
membered as Miss Willie May
Roach, andh her many friends ex-
tend congratulations.
The weekly Corinthian., 1915-04-29
H. A. BEENE SEEKS TO REP
: RESENT SECOND DISTRICT

The Corinthian has been author
lied to announce the name Of H.
A. Beene, as a candidate for Su-
pervisor from the End district.
Mr.. Beene is well known through
out the county as being an hon
ored and respected citizen. He is
familiar with the duties imposed
on a supervisor, and promises, if
elected, to do all in his power for
the Improvement and betterment
Of his district. He is one of the
most influential citizens of the
district in which he resides, and
asks the influence and vote of his
many friends throughout that
section. .mT Vt
The weekly Corinthian., 1915-04-29
CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY
Mondays Daily.

Mondays Daily.
Today, n years ago, Capt. T.
M. Darnall, one of the best known
citizens, discovered America. Cap
tain Darnall is n years old today,
and is hale and hearty, and i'll
good humor and still laughing.
His many friends extend their
heartiest wishes for many happy
returns Of the day, and join in
wishing him many, many more
happy birthdays. $780,
The weekly Corinthian., 1915-04-29

This is the time Of all times for
the Z. S. A. to make vast strides
let's all get busy. There s
nothing the matter with these
United States. There s nothing
the matter with business. We have
skill we have enterprise; we have
capital; we have courage. The
world can use all we produce.
Let's 60 ahead and produce as
much as we can. The only trou-
BILE was-that something got into
the wheels of business-that
something is out. The seller can't
start the wheels going. It's the
buyer who does that. SO let's buy
what we need and what we are
going to need and, Buy-It-Now!
The weekly Corinthian., 1915-04-29
Fifth District
j. B. DIXON
j. B. COLEMAN (Re-election)
J. III. COLLINS.
j. w. BUTLER
Justice Of Peace-Fourth District
E. p. JOBE.
JOHN COOK
WITHDRAWAL NOTICE

We are authorized to announce
to the voters Of Alcorn county
that j. E. Potts has withdrawn
from the race for the office of Cot
ton Weigher. Mr. Potts wishes to
thank all of his friends who have
rendered any aid in his candida
cy and assures them of his hearty
appreciation Of same.