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They sprang up in terror when he entered, but were so overwrought with mere physical distress that they col lapsed again to the bed on which they had been seated and waited in a stupor of silence the pleasure of their jailer.
 Ever and anon their fascinated eyes would wander from the stolid Asiatic faces of the guards to the erect and domineering figure of the man whom they had been taught by bitter cir cumstances to regard as the personifi- cation of evil.
 His complete immobility and air of absorption were more affrighting than almost any words of threats. The un- known, when it prolongs danger, is far more awe inspiring than actuality. Probably neither of those two timid withstood the strain for long. It is not surprising, therefore, that they screamed shrilly when Manning was brought in by two other orientals.
 His eyes were bandaged, but his hands were free save in the sense that each arm was tightly held by his es- cort. He recognized their voices, of course, and his expressive lips opened in a reassuring smile.
 "Dont be afraid now. girls" he said quietly. ''Nothing very terrible is go- ing to happen. I am here of my own free will, and you will be set at liberty quite soon. I have All Singh's guaran- tee as to that, and believe the scoun- drel will keep his word."
 Ali Singh himself, listening with a grim smile, stepped in front of the cap- tive and tore the bandage from his eyes. With gesture he indicated that the guards were to stand clear and block the doorway. So, at last,
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Errol Manning and Ali Singh came face to face.
 To all appearance each was unarm- ed. The American, after swift glance at Margaret and May, as though bid ding them be calm and not interfere, met his enemy's gaze with steady and frank defiance which was not without it's spice of curiosity. This was the first occasion that he had been able to scrutinize his antagonists fea- lures at leisure. That he personally was in a position of imminent psrn did not weigh with him in the least. It might be the Higher Ones intent to strike him dead then and there. Il that were so not all the resources oa the United States could intervene to save him. But he fancisd that such was not the mans design.
 It was almost a certain thing, he thought, that an effort would be made to extract from him some guarantee of immunity-even some pledge of gov ernment action favoring the mysteri- ous cause which had converted this man into a political maniac-and if that were so 1t would mean long discussion, from which the girls would necessarily be excluded.
 It was a supreme crisis, because each second that passed drew ever closer a ring of steel and lead from which neither Ali Singh nor any of his gang might hope to escape. Above all else 1t behooved Manning not to give his enemy the slightest inkling of that which was about to happen. His ex' pression must be inQuiring rather than
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whole of his gang, but the authorities would be given ample time to perfect

whole of his gang, but the authorities would be given ample time to perfect their arrangements.
 Seldom, if ever, have three men weighed every circumstance in tick lish undertaking with such scrupulous care as those three gave to their prof. ect that night. After a little while it became abundantly clear that Hong Kong Harry had resolved to make a clean breast of things. Not only was he quite outspoken as to Ali Singh's present intentions and whereabouts, but he cleared up many doubtful points connected with earlier episodes. That was Kemp's way of testing him. If the man told the truth about the past his information as to current events became all the more reliable.
 So they perfected scheme which seemed almost infallible. They re- viewed it from every conceivable stand point, yet could find no flaw. Double and treble ST 'cguards were invented. If Ali Sing escaped this time he would have to pass through cordons such as no mortal man had hitherto met and broken.
 None of the trio slept many hours. Hong Kong Harry, still enfeebled from his wounds, was sent to a bedroom and attended medically, but the oth- CTS could not bring themselves to sep arate until long after midnight, when Kemp insisted that they must snatch the rest urgently needed if they were to be ready for the serious fray plan ned for the succeeding evening
 So a new day wore slowly till the
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| that has gone before. Put me in pris- on or sentence me to the chair if you feel that way about it, but first let me get even with Ali Singh, and l can do that only by acting with you. That fiend isn't fair even to his own friends and helpers. I stuck to him through thick and thin, except when he began torturing Najla. I couldn't stand for that. What man could have looked on and seen the woman he loved torn on a rack? Yet that is just what he threatens now to those two young ladies. Trust me, MT. Manning, and you, MT. Bronson, and Ali Singh will be your prisoner tomorrow nighg"
 There was no withstanding the mans deadly earnestness. Even the skeptical Kemp was convinced, and the representatives of law and order were soon deep in consultation with their enemy's one time lieutenant.
 With restored sanity came the knowl- edge that the interests of the state were paramount. Every other person. al consideration, of course, impelled Manning not to lose moment in res cuing Margaret Bronson and his sister. Though the girls might not be in real jeopardy until the expiration of the time limit set by Ali Singh, it was certain that their mental sufferings must be almost unbearable So it was cruel necessity which decreed that All Singh ought to be lulled into false security.
 If, however, he was allowed to as- sume that Manning would accept his conditions and offer himself as pris- oner on the following evening at 8 o'clock, not only would it be possible to capture Ali Singh himself and the
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Hateful hour when Manning, alone and unarmed, waited at the corner of Two Hundred and Forty-third street and Broadway and admitted his identity to short, stockily built oriental who approached with pleasant grin on bis broad face-being, in fact, none other than Sato, the aviator-and said in a confidential undertone:
 You Mis'r Errol Manning, I t'ink P
 "Yes," was the calm reply. Are you Ali Singh's messenger?"
 At the sound of that name the ori- entails eyes took on look of scare. He bowed and made an almost imper- ceptible sign of the crescent. It seem ed that the confederates held Ali Singh in such awe that they never alluded to him by name.
 "very we'll" said Manning calmly; Head on. You need not be afraid of being followed. That policeman there,' 5 and he nodded toward a patrolman standing in the middle of the road, "has not the least notion who either of us is. Are we to wafk?"
 "A leetle way" said Sato, whose
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SYNOPSIS.

6NNOF0I6s
 Mr. Thomas H. Clark, United States consul at the Chinese treaty port or Kan koi, worried over the activities of All singh, who has succeeded in banding to- gether the antagonistic races of the Tar east, writes to Errol Manning, confidential state department agent at Washington Ali Singh's niece, Mime. Najla, is being educated at Vassar college. riot breaks out, which is quelled by Ali Singh, who seems to bear charmed life. Ali Singh sails for the United States. Manning takes steps to prevent his entry. It IS re- ported that Ali Singh is drowned. It later develops that this was ruse, that All Singh is in the United States. He threat ems the life of Banker Bronson's daughter, Margaret, who is a chum of Mime. NaJla. May Manning and Margaret Bronson are walking in the garden when they are rendered unconscious. Margaret Bronson is taken to a Chinese joint in New York, where she is held as a hostage until her father withdraws his support of Senator Johnstons anti-alien bill. Manning and young Bronson rescue the girl Senator Johnston is found dead in the library. Najla saves her old friends from a similar fate She explains that Senator John ston's death was brought about by poisonous insect. Hong Kong Harry makes violent love to Najla. She is res- cued from his clutches by Captain Kemp.
 
 after Ali Singh, who again escapes. Sen ator Stevens, an advocate of the anti-alien law, is assassinated. Margaret Bronson, Najla and May Manning are decoyed in an auto and Kidnapped. Banker Bronson is assassnated Najla is put on the torture rack. She is saved by Hong Kong Harry, who shuts off the electric current May Manning escapes but Margaret and Najla are still held prisoners. In order to get the formula for high explosive Ali Singh kidnaps Maxwell Judson, an inventor Najla saves Hong Kong Harry from death. policeman finds Margaret Bron- son, half demented, on the street. A Turk enissary of Ali Singh, about to put to sea with the formula for the Judson explosive, is overpowered and the formula recover cd. Hong Kong Harry promises Najla to save Errol Manning. Instead he attempts to kill Manning with bomb. Ali Singh and his minions steal an airship. Najla saves the life of Hong Kong Harry. From the airship Ali Singh wrathfully views a military tournament in New York. May Manning and Margaret Bronson are again Kidnapped. Manning decides to give him. self up to Ali Singh to save the girls.
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N H AA/ he was prepared to give him. w self into the hands of Ali Singh on the implied condi- tion that Margaret Bronson and his sis ter would be set at liberty his friends refused at first to take him seriously. Kemp seized some pretext to send the detective away, and Willard Bronson Forthwith protested with certain de- gree of heat.
 You and I are exactly in the same boat, old fellow" he said. "What hits you hits me. If I believed for a mo- ment that Ali Singh would keep his share of the compact I'd give myself up to save those girls. But he won't. He fears the pursuit you have organ ized and is taking this means of stop ping it.
 What would you have me do," de- manded Manning sadly-"remain here Ignore Ali Singh's letter and calmly take for granted that after 8 o'clock tomorrow night Margaret and May will |UG COTCureu tO uedlu!
 'No, not that" put in Kemp sagely #sWe'll fix some game to queer Ali Singh You must let the police follow you, Mir Manning. I can't go to the Commissioner and tell him that al lowed a government agent of your standing to make death bargain witt Ali Singh on the off chance that he may carry out his threat against the two young ladies'
 Kemp, it isn't fair to twist this hor rible situation into merely official af tair," protested Manning passionately You know as well as I do that Al Singh will murder both girls without scruple. Can't you read his fiendisf purpose? If pay no heed to that note he will kill one of them-my sis Ter probably--make certain that I ac .ept the ghastly evidence of the deed ind offer the same terms for Marga cts life. Let there be no further loubt or argument as to this matter m going to that rendezvous tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock, and I appeal tC he friendship which has bound us il 10 common tie that neither of you shal Interfere with me. You two must for let that l ever received Ali Singh's ote. I shall leave this house at the ppointed hour, after giving my serv- mt some ordinary and plausible pre- ext and thenceforth disappear Good sod! How can either of you pretend hat any other course is possible?"
 With a calm despair which showed ow completely his mind was made up Banning turned to the tabln, struck q hatch, and before Kemp or Bronson ould prevent him had set fire to Al ingh's Hateful message.
 There he said quietly. "That de troys the evidence. shall not forget he meeting place-Two Hundred and 'orty-third street and Broadway al :3O D. m. Now, understand me, both f you,' and he banged his fist on the able in sudden gust of furious ener M, "you don't know thing about this Arrangement between Ali Singh and Myself. The girls are missing and our earch continues with unabated vigor
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CHAPTER xxIV. Nicknrx Eut--

T five minutes to the door of the
 "A room in which the two girls A were confined was flung open
 without warning and Ali Singh strode in. He had just placed Najla in a trance.
 Two orientals entered at the same time and stood by the open door as though warned to remain on guard. Ali Singh crossed to window and looked out. He placed his feet well apart and clasped his hands behind his back. He was evidently deep in thought, and it was not to be expected that either of the terrified girls might fathom his recondite and crafty pur- pose. They knew nothing whatever of the ghastly compact he had offered to Manning. Poor creatures, they inn agined he was even then determining their own fate, whereas in reality 1t mattered no more to Ali Singh wheth- CT they lived or died than that the next gale should bring down couple of withered leaves from plane tree in front of the window.
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knowledge of English had evidently improved since he began taking avia- tion lessons. "You walkee front of me one block-so." And he pointed west.
 Manning obeyed instantly. He looked at his watch. It was then twentynine minutes to 8. In twenty-nine minutes his own fate and Margaret Bronson's and his sisters and Ali Singh's might be determined. He might fall. Even the girls were in grave danger.
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ELEVENTH EPISODE The Half Breeds
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CHAPTER xxili. The Hostages.

WV THEN Manning announced that VA/ he was prepared to give him. w self into the hands of Ali
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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-11-23
THE WINTER Of GREAT DISTRESS
Damp and Cold Weather Destined Cause Much Suffering
Among Rheumatics Guard Against It

Get ready for winter by realizing
that rheumatism is a blood disease
and must be relieved through the
blood. Throw away the liniments and
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Some of the most renowned physi'
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ly relieved-and WE KNOW THAT
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Rubbing with liniments, blistering,
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ment OF Rheumatism, but these sim
pie remedies do not reach the seat
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Rheumatism is due to Uric Acid
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tied in the muscles, joints and nerves,
and exposure to, the night air, cold
east winds, or any sudden change in
the weather, will bring on an attack
which may last tor. a few daysHOf
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-11-23
HONEST NAM IN POLICE
COURT c. THIS MORNING
Donovan Tells Court he Met Bot.
tie With Two Legs and That
Two Attacked it

Judge. met bottle on the street.
and q couple Of us attacked it." That
was the explanation James Donovan
9 stranger who said he came from
Garrison. gave to Judge Dolan In po
lice court this morning, when arraign'
ed to answer to the charge Of being
drunk.
"Y-y-yep," stammered the prisoner
1T had two legs" Despite the efforts
Of City Attorney McCurdy to learn
who this bottle was, Donovan proved
as stubborn as mule. Anyway, he
agreed with the attorney that thu
eagle stuff had q "kick." He also con.
fessed to drinking some bay rum p,r.
chased q: a drug store.
nnntn an was arrested at the Moth.
ern Pacific station last evening. He
told the police he has been working
at Garrison since being released from
custody here on the 10th Of June and
that he made $500 and was drunk
every night '.s 1...'7,s
He was sentenced to serve ten. days
in the county Jail.
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linger for months. Every battle with
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Rheumatism with it's sharp cutting
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INJUNCTION MAY HOLD UP
NAMING OF GRANT kEAT
CONTINUED from pagsNese)

NCO1Amue4 lr0m peSO N00e)
Morton county in, 1888, and who also
endorsed Thompson and Mcdowell.
:, For Elgfn
F.. G. BDettcher, as chairman OF the
Elgin delegation, advanced the fol-
lowing reason why his town should
be made county seat:
Elgin serves a greater territory
north and south than any other town
in the new county; Elgin offers the
people Of Grant q short drive by wag-
on and automobile and the long haul
by rail; .Elgin offers an opportunity
to every resident of the county to
visit frequently the seat of govern
ment; Elgin offers saving in mile
age for county commissioners and
other officials; Elgin offers county
seat of which all Grant county may be
proud; Elgin has sprung up from
nothing in q fey years; 1t has good
water; good concrete sidewalks; a
white way; village park: is one Of
the prettiest places in Grant county,
and has not one pepny's worth Of
bonded indebtedness. s#
Elgin declared as its candidates for
the county commission Mr.. B0ettcher
and Frank Bleick. s.
Mr.. Freytag, speaking for Elgin,
called attention to the towns $28O, 900
in bank resources, which he believed
greater than those of any other town
In Grant county, and to the fact that
Elgin is served by both the Milwaukee
and the Northern Pacific leilroads.
Minor md Pretty Rock representa-
tiYss als1 appeared for Elgin.
S75ss Eof, sLeitA
&; a w. Patterson spoke as chairman
az the Leith delegation. He referred
FL t,eith as the only town in the exaet
geQEraphical center Of the new coull-
y; as q; community only seven years
old. but one thoroughly progressive.
and with q location most Accessible
to the greatest .nup,bsr Of people. Any
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men in declaring their preference, and
after the votes had been delivered to
the governor, adjournment was taken.
Unless something unforeseen inter-
venes, the governors selection Of the
three commissioners will be announce
ed Friday. These commissioners will
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SATURDAY,
THE. Eye Of God"
Bluebird Feature

name a county seat, for two years at
least, and all county officers for that
period. They also will supervise the
transcription of Morton county rec
ords affecting Grant county; the
transfer OF property. and the collec-
ton of taxes due Grant. So
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to the chairman Of each delegation
blank upon which might be registered
the choice for county seat, first, sec
Ond and third. The vote. Mr.. Hanna
declared, would be regarded as abso-
lutely confidential, and the result
would be announced as soon as he
was officially empowered to select the
commissioners for the new county
Little time was lost by the chair
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The 0uinine That Does Not Affect
80 - p 800 -, A11d ~ u. 2.

Because of its tonic and laxative eff.
feet Laxative sBromo Quinine can be
taken by anyone without causing ner.
vousness or ringing in the head.
There Is only Zone "Bromo Quinine."
E.,.W. GROVES signature is on box,
CSC.
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board, and various other delegates
for their fav0rites.
Dream Decides Choice

After everyone had spoken, the gov
ernor stated the selection of commits
sioners for Grant had been much on
his mind that it had come to a point
where he had dreamed of the prob
lem, and that he would follow the
dictates Of his dream in submitting
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SIMPSON in THE CITY.

Senator-elect Leslie A: Simpson Of
Dickinson was an arrival in the city
today and is visiting friends. He is
making his headquarters at the Nc
'Kenzie. a.,