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mand it. AS you say, we cannot tell
what may happen. The rebellion may
prove a fizzle; but, one way or the
other, there will be death. ! want you
to leave us, for we are indeed ac-
cursed!"
The man at her side laughed. To
her ears it was the same laughter she
had heard in the desert. In her heart
she knew that he would not go. Was
she glad?
my life is mine, Kit" he said. re.
leasing her hands. "and ! give 1t to
YOU. But l promise not to speak of
love again till you are safe and sound
ON the broad Pacific. There are All
med and Lal Singh and Ramabai, and
| will be their lieutenant BY the
Lord Harry, besides yourself there Ia
only one thing l want: my hand round
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recurrence of that strange duality
which she had first known in the
Temple of the Lion.
I'VE have failed" whispered Lal
Singh. The palace soldiers betrayed
US, All are prisoners, shortly to be
shot. Food and water there.
(. Fly," And thus Lal Singh
gave up his cobbler's booth.
AS in a dream Kathlyn ran from the
house into the street Winnie would
have followed. but Pundita chung to
her. refusing to let her go. The stony
look in Kathlyns eyes had warned
Pundita of the futility Of trying to
coerce her.
} With the sun breathing in lances Of
light against the ancient chair armor.
her golden hair flying behind her like
a cloud. on. on Kathlyn ran, never
stumbling, never faltering. till she
came out into the square before the
palace. Like an Amazon OF old she
called to the scattering revoiutionists
called. harangued. smothered them
under her scorn and contempt, and
finally reused them to frenzy. She
became again in their eyes the white
goddess whom no beast nor trap coul'
harm; and they would have gone t.
the gates of hell at word from her
And many did.
In her madness Kathlyn turned tn
tide; and when her fathers arm close
round her she sank insensible upo
his breast.
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silent armed men. With Ramabai In
the secret gallery were the chiefs. Ra'
mabai indicated the blazing swords.
MY friends, choose among these
weapons. The gems are nothing. but
the steel is tried and true"
Lal Singh selected the simplest. sa-
laamed, and slid the scabbard through
his cummerbund.
AS for kathryn, she could not keep
her eyes off the beautiful chain cuirass
which had once upon time been worn
by one of Pundita's forbears. war.
rior queen.
Beautiful. beautiful" she ex
claimed "Pundita. may | put it on
And tell me the story of the warrior
queen. To be brave like that, to fight
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sCopyrishs by Harold Macorash,

Flicker-ficker went the lights; flick
er-tiicker went the tongues. And the
peaceful oriental stars looked down
serenely.
Umballa remained in the palace,
burning with the fires of murder. Mes
senger after messenger came to report
that the fugitives were still at large.
Contrary to Ahmed's expectations, UNI
balla did not believe that his enc
mics would be foolhardy enough to
seek refuge in the house OF Ramabai.
The four roads leading out of the city
were watched, the colonel's bungalow,
and even the ruins of Bruce's camp.
They were still in the city, but where?
A kings peg, and another, and UNI
balla stormed, his heart filled with
Dutch courage.
Ramabai made his preparations In
case the hunters entered the house,
He opened a secret door which led
into large gallery dim and dusty, but
still beautiful. Ancient armor covered
the walls-armor of the days when
| lueT0 SAlSleu III Delhl pCoSoSN
throne; armor inlaid with gold and
silver and turquoise; and there were
| jewel incrusted swords and daggers,
a blazing helmet which one OF Pun
dita's ancestors had worn when the
Great Khan came laundering down
from China.
Here" said Ramabai to the colo
nel," you will be safe. They might
search for days without learning this
room existed There will be no need
to remain here now. Time enough
when my servant gives warning"
They filed out of the gallery solemn
ly And Kathlyn went out into thu
garden, followed by Bruce.
do you know" said Kathlyn, "tht
sight of all that armor, old and still
! magnificent, seemed to awaken thu
recollection of another age to me?"
He wanted to take her in his arms
, but he waited for her to continue tn
thought.
81 wonder if in the dim past I wa
not an Amazon?"
{ Il wonder, too" he said.
1T is marvellous how this horri
country has brought out in me things
emotions, and the like, that | neve
: dreamed existed. Tonight | feel lik
a pagan. / want to put on one G
those amazing chain armors, take
sword and go forth.
She stretched OUT her arms and sue
denly he caught them and drew theI
down.
o mo, no! l refuse to let you b
q dragged into this l want you to q
!. to go now while there is time. con
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A shrilling OF flies and a rafting Of
drums distract you and break in upon
the story. A company of trim. wiry
Gurkhas tramp past, and you know
by the flag they carry under whose
rule Alfalfa works out its destiny to-
day.
What became of the captain of ths
guards?"
He was ordered to the arena lions.
But We saved him. Ioosing the arena
lions to do so. Huzoor. am thirsty
again"
And you buy him another cup Of
sweetened water
But we cheered the white goddess
that day! There are men who will
swear that her feet never touched the
earth as she walked. But knew that
she was the daughter of Colonel Sahib.
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" side with the man she loved!"

side by side with the man she loved!'
She put the cuirass on.
Quite involuntcrily her eyes roved
to Bruce, who was staring at her like
one entranced. The hearts of both OF
them leaped, but their lips remained
mute. There was, however, message
in the eyes which each read with equal
clearness. Oh. to be free, to be back
in the old familiar world!
Lowly Pundta told the story. AS
she unfolded the tale Kathlyn ex'
perienced a strange exhilaration, un
like anything she had previously
known She wanted to snatch down
one of the swords, start out for the
| palace, to stand in the midst OF bat
| tie. And the odd part of it was this
exhilaration was not transient; 1t grew
and expanded magically, like fakir's
peepul tree.
The sky was yellow when the little
army started off upon its desperate
emprise A guard was left behind fol
the women.
/ NOu US Will yOu, odiu AAnShAy II, os
she gave her hand to Bruce.
"Kathlyn, I'm afraid Of you,' he said
earnestly.
In what way?"
What made you put on that chain
armor? And your eyes look so strange!
All, promise me that you will stay
here and obey the men left to guard
you. You know the way to the secret
armory. Fly to it at the first sound OF
firing. No one knows how this Is go
ing to end I would not give rupee
for the word of any soldier in Alfalfa
Promise, or shall not be able to keeI
my mind on what is before me-
Il promise that only in the matter
Of life and death will | stir, Oh,
impulsively, why was | not born 8
mani"
81 much prefer you as you are
He smiled, kissed her hand, and tool
his place among the eager revolution
lists.
Kit" said Winnie when the won
en- were alone, Kit, that man love:
you!"
"And, Winnie, girl, if anything
! happens to him it will kill mel" Kath
J lyn wrapped her arms about her sis
ter.
. Pundita solemnly gave each of tn
I girls dagger.
. What is this for?" Kathlyn asked
D III my lord fails there will be wors
] things than death in store for us.
J Pundita was again the fatalist. IN
i husband strikes openly now. II
must win or die"
y War; Rebellion Great clamo
/. and shouting before the palace stairs
n "Give us Umballa and the Council!
e "Give US the gutter rat, Durg
e RAM"
1--WE will bury him with the swine!
t "Umballa!"
a From one end of the city to th
d other there was turmoil.
b Umballa heard the shouting and {
first did not understand; but soon tn
!, truth came to him. The city was
1. revolt He summoned what servant
r. he could trust and armed them. An
Is when the captain of the guard entere
It to seize Umballa he was himself owe
o powered. The dispatch with whie
this was accomplished stunned the SC
diers, who knew not what to do wit
out their leader
When Lal Singh staggered into Il
house Of Ramabai. holding his side
b mortal agony. dying. Kathlyn felt Il
..~s &sA..rN ,
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III TdidHqutu.
and that she had red blood In her
veins, like the rest of u.s. Women are
mysteries. Here was one who fought
like an ancient warrior; and yet she
swooned In her fathers arms! That
is all today, huzoor. | am an old man.
and my throat dries quickly. Come
tomorrow and will tell you more"
But tomorrow comes to find you In.
terested in something else; and the
old beggar juggles his bowl before the
steps of the mosque. patiently waiting
for another listener
Kit, Kit" cried Kathlyns father
when she came to her senses. MY
girl, my girl'
"Dad!"
How could you do it,"
do what?' vaguely.
Lead forlorn cause to victory;
you, grill"
She brushed back the hair which
tumbled about her eyes, glanced at the
her, glanced at the toppled throne, at
Bruce. at Ramabai. She made an eff
fort to explain, but the words would
not come.
Il would not question her." said
Bruce to the colonel. For my part,
| never SO thoroughly believed in God
as | do now. She does not realize
what she has done"
The colonel bent his head rever
emily.
I'VE owe our lives to her." said Ra
mabai. Somewhere in the dim ages
there was great mother, and today
her soul entered the memsahih."
"Mine!" murmured Bruce. This
beautiful, strange woman is mine! God
send the day quickly when l can take
her in my arms and guard her! Ra-
mabai," he said aloud. 'go to the
balcony and proclaim Pundita queen,
Let us have done with this before
there is any chance of Umhalla recov.
ering. What shall we do with the
Council?"
Waltz responded Ramabai 1T
is for another to say" And he point
ed to the marble flags at his feet.
And all understood what honor
meant to this man of dark skin.
Now" he continued, Il wish to go
home at once. We will leave suffi.
cient guard here to watch over the
palace. My wife waits; and the death
of Lal Singh may have"
The same thought flashed through
Kathlyns mind: the dagger. Dying
Lal Singh had declared that Ramabai
was prisoner; and well would Pun
dita comprehended what that meant.
Eyes, yes. let US go quickly!" Kath
Ign cried. Pundita might be dead ant
Winnie crazed with grief.
They left the palace Immediately.
The overthrow of Umballa seemed
to be complete. Everywhere the sol
diers surrendered, for it was bette
to have food in the stomach than lead
Tomorrow there would be many a pyr
at the murning CHATS, but today was
,, day of victory.
Every one began to hunt for Umbal
la. There was as yet no price on hi
! head; it was the zest of hunting onl
:, that set the people to it. They ran i
and out of Umballa's house, and wer
not above looting, though word ha
= gone forth that Ramabai would hay
every looter shot If found in the ac
But search as they would, they coul
: find no trace of Umballa.
A woman who loved him-the onl
: one loyal to him in all Alfalfa that da
: had hidden him in palanquin
the garden Of brides. Crouched dow
. in the narrow space shuddering at th
sound Of shot. whether near or "a
= dying thousand deaths, wishing
= had never. been taken from the quite
willing to give up his Jewels n
= plate. simply to live
ro~<s~.. = - rooc Hn,,r
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-05-29

Organized baseball seems to be pay
ing considerable attention to the Fed
eraN, considering the easy confidence
Of an earlier date that the youthful
rival would never start the season.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-05-29

It is claimed that the Russians have
taken a part of Przemysl. Let US
hope they did not take the middle OF
it. il it is to continue to figure in the
war news.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-05-29

If the thieves who robbed the ex-
hibit Of the rolice chief convention OF
handouts and revolvers, are captured,
they almost deserve release for their
remarkable sense of humor.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-05-29

A woman moralist is quoted as say
ing: When in love, be calm" Might
as well tell the ire department to
90 slow when responding to an alarm.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-05-29

The department Of agriculture had
the interest Of the consumer in view
when it issued its circular urging
farmers and dealers not to hold eggs
too long.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-05-29

A husband likes to give his wife ad-
vice, although he knows it won't dc
any good.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-05-29

A leading divine announces lecture
on the inner esoterics" of Christian
ity; those acquainted only with the
outer exoterics should attend.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-05-29

Great Britain is said to be buying
10000 Missouri saddle trees. But
then. such trees are comparatively
worthless for shade purposes.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-05-29

Fur-bearing animals are also enthu-
siastically in favor of the wear cot
ton" movement.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-05-29

Never despise little things writes
Chicago news philosopher. How
about red ants?
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-05-29

Even poetry can be forgiven this
glorious weather." says paragrapher.
Not war poetry.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-05-29

Any person craving excitement can
get all he requires by becoming war
photographer.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-05-29

When a woman with a past marries
q man with past there really isn't
much material left for problem play.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-05-29

What alarmists used to call the AN
nual slaughter on the gridiron' will
seem a tame performance this year.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-05-29

It Is noticed that thus far none Of
the Zeppelins has struck sunken
bomb in those London fogs.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-05-29

Strange that nobody has thought of
blaming the new comet for all this
war.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-05-29

According to the department OF ag-
riQulture, the three-cornered alfalfa
hlbper Is a menace. Can't some way
be found to flank him?
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-05-29

A big gun that is hopelessly stuck
in the mud is about as useless as big
gun several thousand miles removed
from the scene of war.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-05-29

European war correspondents must
be using different maps from those
In use in this country-their stories
don't fit.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-05-29

To be in the fashion and out of dan
ger warships should wear their tor
pedo nets
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-05-29

A fashion note says skirts will be
fuller next season. Some of them are
SO full now that they are almost burst
ing.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-05-29

II hose who suffer from laziness rare
lysget rich enough to suffer from ennui.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-05-29

When 1t comes time to revise the
maps we can well do without sucn
names as Przemysl.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-05-29

Why should a man try to hide his
light under a bushel, when peck
would answer the purpose.
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LEWIS H. sEAsoN, Editor & Mgr.

Cosmetics are sometimes not even
skin deep.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-05-29

Why not provide steam heated
bleachers for the football season?
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-05-29

One of the secret, gnawing fears
that prey upon men is that the women
will take to resembling the new fash
ion pictures.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-05-29

1t may be rather early for Christmas
shopping, but better early than never.
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continu ed on Pass -Four
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-11-03
High School News.

The sophomores gave a Halloween
party at the high school Friday eye
ming
Hunting vacation is to be held dur
ing the latter part of the season.
School closes Friday noon, Nov. 10
and remains closed until week from
thefoIlowing Tuesday morning. The
high school students only receive this
vacation.
Waach for Little Buckshot" to be
staged soon after Thanksgiving.
Five new students have been enroll
ed in Miss STEMS room. They are:
Ray SWEET, Laura SWEET, Bernard
Flynn, Myra Behn and William
Christians
The ''rink" has been put in a fit
condition for basketball. The win
dow are shielded, the baskets put ur
and all we need now is a little prac-
tice. No decision has been made as
to what evenings we will use it.
Miss Arbutus Thomas of Clearwater
Lake visited school Monday.
Most of the high school studies are
going to attend the box social at Mrs.
Bomier's Friday evening.
A note was found on the floor the
other day. 1t read:
H. N.-Dearest. What goodies
are you going to have in your
basket Friday EVENING""
Underneath was written the follow
ing reply;
an. Cake, cookies, stick can
dy and the like"
Then followed this enlghtening re-
mark:
III. Nah right, if you want
me to take you, will, but don't
forget the stick candy"
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ted.
For Sale.
Notice to Contractors.

Notice is hereby given that sealed
bids are desired on the following work.
In the town of -Conover and State
Lii e to build a road commencing at
stake ia on the Eagle River and State
Line road, thence in a northerly cour-
Sc along said highway to stake 1922 be-
ing 2O,8 feet.
In the town of Arbor Vitae to build
a road com mencing at stake on the
Boulder Junction road thence in nor
therly course to stake 1876 being in all
$4,000 feet.
In the town of Plum Lake to build
a road commencing at stake 40 on the
plum Lake road and thence in south
erly course to stake 125 being in all
$500 feet.
In the towns of Arbor Vitae and
Pennington to build a road commence
ing at stake where road is now com.
pleted from Arbor Vitae to Eagle Riv-
er and thence in an easterly course to
stake 337 being in all $500 feet.
Plans and specifications for the above
mentioned work are>On file with the
County Highway Commissioner at his
office in the Court House in the will
age of Eagle River and also with the
Chairmen of the different towns as
mentioned heretofore.
Bids will be received for each job
separately and also on the entire work
as described.
Bids, will be received at the County
Highway Commissioners Office in the
Court House in the village of Eagle
River, Wisconsin, up to Two O'clock
in the afternoon on the 9th day oil
November 1915 when they will be pub
Hcly opened and read.
Proposals must be made on blanks
furnished by the County Highway
Commissioner and in a sealed envel-
ope addressed to the County Highway
commissioner of Villas County and
plainly marked designating the par
ticular job on which the bid is made.
All bids must accompanied by $10C
in currency or by certified check OF
like amount made payable to the
County Treasurer of Villas County
Wisconsin.
The undersigned reserves the right
to reject any and all bids.
j. T. NEMACHECK
COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMISSIONERS.
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Appreciate Assistance.

The family of Newton Bying-
ton, who suffered the loss of their
home on the Deerskin a week ago,
take this method OF thanking the
public in general for SO generous
ly contributing clothing and
other necessities. The donations
are taken in the spirit in which,
they were given and we again
thank all of you.
NEWTON BYINGTON
AND FAMILY.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-11-03
Drove Down State.

Messrs. H. w. Morris and
Herm. Folts left Sunday for Osh-
kosh, taking the Morris car to
that city for the winter. Mrs.
Dice d cousin ofMr. Morris came
up Saturday from Oshkosh to
enjoy the beautiful ride of nearly
two hundred miles by auto. Mr.
Folts is on his way to Frank
fort, N. Y, where he spends his
winters.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-11-03
SAW WHITE DEER.

Co. Supt. of Schools A. ]. Aus
tin and 0. C. Luther had the rare
experience of seeing white deer
near their hunting camp in the An
vii lake region last week. They
had been out to repair their cabin
for the coming season and on their
return saw the white deer grazing
on a hillside with two other deer
of ordinary color.
White deer are seldom seen and
their appearance is an omen of i'm
portance in Indian legends.
The photograph reproduced was
taken of an albino deer killed at
Winchester few years ago.
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ADVERTISING RATES.



c. A. Rush was down from
Phelps, Monday.
Mrs. J. J. Roderick went to
Rhinelander today.
John Knobla was down from
Donaldson Monday
Tom Olson and Alex Barry were
over Friday from Star Lake.
Robt. Thurston spent the first
of the week at Clintonville on
business.
Glen Hart formerly of this
place but now of Chicago is here
this week visiting his father.
Alex Higgins spent the latter
part of last week at several
points down state
Anton S. Lalla of the Sanborn
Co, returned Wednesday from a
weeks trip to chicago
Mrs. W. A. Hoy, Miss Mamie
Bent and uncle, were down from
lake Mamie the first of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Lawson
returned to Harvey, ILL.,, this
morning after spending six weeks
here.
lanes Merical, who has been
working on a summer home at
Lac Vieux Dessert the past sum-
mer, returned home yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. August Ziebell
and son Leonard left Monday
for a lengthy visit with numer-
Gus relatives at Wausau.
Mrs. D. E. Lundberg and little
daughter came down Monday
from Tenderfoot lake, the guest
of friends, returning yesterday.
c. NJ. Wagner, the Milwaukee
real estate man, spent the latter
part of last week in Villas, the
county of the" Big Dairy Dollar. l"
Mr.. and Mrs. M. S. Fournier
were Sunday visitors with their
Eagle River friends, having driv-
en- up by team from Butteruut
lake.
August Blank and family, after
weeks visit with Mr.. and Mrs.
Gus. Lau on the Bradford farm,
returned yesterday morning to
their home in Minneapolis.
J. [. Jackson arrived from
Marshalltown, Iowa. He was
accompanied by couple friends
who will visit a few days with
the Iowa colony on the Wisconse.
Thos. Cunningham brother to
Mrs. ]. J Roderick, and formerly
connected with the Review Office
years ago, spent last week visit
ing here. He is now located at
Minneapolis.
VIM. Farrell, operator for the
Northwestern at Eagle River
left Monday for a trip to the
coast where he will take in the
Panama exposition. Billy has
held down the Eagle River trick
the past two seasons and will be
returned again next year.
Mrs. D. c. Meneiee left last
Saturday for a visit with her bro
Their at Ladysmith. She will re-
turn Thursday and will be ac-
companied by her mother, Mrs.
NJ. J. Jordan who has been Wis
iting in the central part of the
state the summer past.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-11-03
Guild Supper Thursday.

Ladies of the St. Ignatius Epis-
copal Guild will serve supper at
the Masonic hall Thursday even
ing, Nov. 4, instead of Wednes-
day evening; as was previously
announced. The supper will be
served in cafteria style, pay for
what you eat, and the menu is
varied. Remember the date,
Thursday, Nov. 4th.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-11-03

Miss Marion Nemacheck en-
tertained her freshmen classmates
at Halloween party Friday
evening. The young people en-
|joyed a pleasant evening replete
with novel Hallowe' Ell stunts.