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die. He seized tho goblet ere It
reached her lips. drank. and flung It
aside empty. He was as good as dead.
for there were no antidotes for
poisons Umballa gave. Those seated
about the table were too astonished to
stir. The majordomo put his hand to
his eyes. reeled. steadied himself; and
then Ramabai understood
"Poison!" he gasped. springing up
and catching the majordomo by the
shoulders. Poison. and it was meant
for me. Speak,"
Lord. will tell ALL l am dying!"
1t was a strange tale Of misplaced
loyalty and gratitude, but it was Pc
culiarly oriental. And when they
learned that Umballa was hidden In
his own house and the king in hut
outside the city they knew that God
was Just, whatever his prophets name
might be. Before he died the major
Ing the secret chamber.
The quail and pheasant. the fruits
and wine remained untouched. The
hall become deserted almost imme'
diately. To the king first; to the
king! The Umballa should pay his
debt
They found the poor king in the
hut. in a pitiable condition. He laughed
and babbled and smiled and wept as
they led him away. But in the secret
chamber which was to have held Um-
balla there was no living thing.
For Umballa had. at the departure
Of the majordomo. conceived plan
for rehabilitation 80 wide In its rami-
fications. SO powerful and whelming.
that nothing could stay it once 1t was
set In motion. The priests. the real
rulers of Asia; the wise and patient
gurus. who held the most compelling
Of all scepters. superstition! Double
fool that he had been not to have
thought OF this before! He knew that
they hated Ramabai. who in religion
was an outcast and pariah. who
worshiped but single God whom none
had ever seen, of whom no idol had
been carved and set up in a temple.
Superstition!
Umballa threw off his robes and
donned his candy sellers tatters. left
the house without being questioned by
the careless guard. and sought the
chief temple.
Superstition!
To COW the populace. to bring the
troops to the mark. with threats OF
curses. famine. plague. eternal dam
nationi Superstition! And this is why
Ramabai and his followers found the
empty chamber.
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CHAPTER XXI.
Allaha's Real King Killed.

In the rear of the temple Umballa
sought was a small chamber which
was used by the priests when they de-
sired to rest or converse privately.
which was often. The burning temple
lamps of brass emphasized the dark
ness of the room rather than dis
PEELED It. A shadow occasionally lick
cred through the amber haze-an ex-
ploring bat A dozen or more priests
stood in one of the dim corners. from
which their own especial idol winked
at them with eyes like Goals blown
upon. The Krishna OF the Ruby eyes.
an idol known far and wide but seen
by few.
In the temple itself there was
handful of tardy worshipers. The
heat of the candles. the smell of the
eternal lotus flower and smoking In
cense sticks made even the huge vault
sitting. Many OF the idols were be-
jeweled or patched with beaten gold
leaf. and many had been coveted by
wandering white men. who. when
their endeavor became known. dis
appeared mysteriously and were never
more known in the haunts of men.
A man in tatters appeared suddenly
In the great arched doorway. His tur-
ban came down almost to his eyes
and a neckcloth covered his mouth.
All that could be seen of him in the
matter of countenance was pair OF
brilliant eyes and PREDATORY nose. He
threw a quick, piercing glance about.
assured himself that such devotees as
he saw were harmless, then strobe
boldly II hurriedly toward the rear
chamber, which he entered without
ado. Instantly the indignant priests
rushed toward him to expel him and
give him a tongue-lashing for his i'm
pudence, when a hand was thrust out,
and they heheld upon a finger a great
green stone. They stopped as sud-
denly as though they had met an In
visible electric current.
The curtain fell behind the man in
tatters, and he remained motionless
for a space. A low murmuring among
the priests ensued, and presently one
of their number - the youngest -
passed out and stationed himself be-
fore the curtain. Not even a privileged
dancing girl might enter now.
The man in tatters stepped forward.
He became the center of the group:
his gestures were quick. tense. au-
At length priest turned to
priest, and the wrinkIad faces became
more wrinkled still: smiles.
"Highness." said the eldest, I'VE
had thought of this. but you did not
make us your confidant."
CTo BE CONTINUED,
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MOTHER! LOOK At
CH|LD'S TONGUE
f cross, feverish, constipated,
give "CaIifornia Syrup
of Figs"

A laxative today saves a sick child
tomorrow. Children simply will not
take the time from play to empty their
bowels. which become clogged up with
waste. liver gets sluggish; stomach
sour.
Look at the tongue, mother! II coat
ed. or your child is listless, cross. few
erish, breath bad. restless. doesn't eat
heartily. full of cold or has sore throat
or any other children's ailment, give =
teaspoonful OF California Syrup OF
Figs" then don't worry, because It II
perfectly harmless, and in few hours
all this constipation poison. sour bile
and fermenting waste will gently
move out OF the bowels, and you have
a we'll. playful child again. A thor
ough inside cleansing" is ofttimes all
that is necessary. 1t should be the
first treatment given in any sickness.
Beware Of counterfeit fig syrups.
Ask at the store for 50-cent bottle Of
California Syrup uf Figs" which has
full directions for babies. children of
all ages and for grown-ups plainly
printed on the bottle. Adv.
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is. Should they near the hut in which
| have hidden him, see that he Is
killed. He Is also useless"
The major domo departed with
heavy heart. Ramabai was an honest
man; but Durga Ram had spoken.
At the banquet, with its quail and
pheasant, its fruits and flowers. its
rare plates and its rarer goblets for
the light wines high castles permitted
themselves occasionally to drink. Ra-
mabai toyed idly with his goblet and
thoughtlessly pushed it toward Keth-
lyn, who sat at his right.
Imbued with a sense of gratitude for
Ramabai's patience and kindness and
assistance through all her dreadful
ordeals, Kathlyn sprang up suddenly
and without looking reached for what
she supposed to be her own goblet. but
inadvertently her hand came in con
tact with Ramabai's. What she had in
mind to say was never spoken.
The majordomo stood appalled,. This
wonderful white woman over whom
the gods watched as they watched
the winds and the rains. OF whom he
had not dared speak to umballa She?
No! lie saw that he himself must
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SYNOPSIS.

kathlyn Hare believing her father. Col
Haha nome india In mba to Ee 5e h 10 the
throne of that principallty. has imprisoned
the colonel. named by the late king as his
10 informed by Umballa that. her father
being dead. she is to be queen and must
marry him forthwith. Because of her re-
deals with wild beasts. John Bruce, an
American. saves her life. The elephant
trials runs away. separating her from
the rest Of the party. After q ride filled
with peril kathiyn takes refuge in a
from It She finds a retreat in the Jungle.
sniy to fall l;a into the hands Ef slave trad
who: finding her still unsubmissive.
father. Bruce and his friends effect the
the fugitiyes are given shelter in the pal
and servants by that hospitable prince,
the party endeavors to reach the coast.
Ssnds Is ons fbs by band Of Ifi
colonel being delivered to Umballa, Kath-
iyn and Bruce escape from thier captors
learns that her father, while nominaily
King. Ii in reality prisoner. Kathlyn
rescues him. and once more they steal
learn that Winnie. Kathiyn.s young SIS
ter. has come to India. umballa makes
her a prisoner. She Is crowned queen of
Ailaha. kathlyn. in disguise. gains ad-
mission to Winnies room. but is discov-
cred by Cmballa, who orders that she be
offered as a sacrifice to the god Jugger-
his friends. Kathlyn. disguised as an ami
p1I trainer. takes part In a public exhi-
and rescues her sister. Kathlyn. Winnie.
their father and Bruce find a hiding place
In the home of Ramabai. The Iatter's
Ia tha In f,,1 NJ
Alfalfa and public sentiment in her favor
z growing. The people at last. weary of
Umballa's misrule. rise against him. The
rebels at first are defeated, but Kathlyn's
timely appearance inspires them and the
ude turns in their favor. The arena lions
escape and kathlyn seeks safety In de-
serted house. She Is discovered by Um-
balla, who is fleeing with the rebels. Mad
Tor revenge he sets fire to the house.
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find 1t burning CHAT in less than an
hour. Look!" She pushed him toward
the window. Look! They are flying
from the houses. Would you die?"
He flung her off. She returned.
beating him with her fists. He swore
and staggered to his feet and struck at
her blindly. She laughed. clutched his
sleeve. and began to drag him to the
rear stairs. He struck at her again.
this time with fairish aim. Her box
of trinkets clattered to the floor and
she whirled upon him with a dagger.
The sight Of the steel sobered him a
little.
Listen to me. Durga Ram; touch
me again and you shall die! Can you
not see am trying to save you be-
cause my sister SO Wills It? The fire
will spread. for the wind has risen.
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HAVE ROSY CHEEKS
AND FEEL FRESH AS
A DAISY-TRY THIS!
Says glass Of hot water with
phosphate before breakfast
washes out poisons.

To see the tinge of healthy bloom
in your face, to See your skin get
clearer and clearer. to wake up with
out headache, backache, coated
tongue or a nasty breath, in fact to
feel your best, day in and day out, just
try inside-bathing every morning for
one week.
Before breakfast each day, drink a
glass of real hot water with a tea
spoonful of limestone phosphate in it
as harmless means of washing from
the stomach, liver, kidneys and bowels
the previous days indigestible waste,
sour bile and toxins; thus cleansing,
sweetening and purifying the entire
alimentary canal before putting more
food into the stomach. The action of
hot water and limestone phosphate on
an empty stomach is wonderfully in
vigorating. 1t cleans out all the sour
fermentations. gases and acidity and
gives one a splendid appetite for
breakfast.
A quarter pound Of limestone phos-
phate will cost very little at your drug
gist or general store, but is sufficient
to demonstrate that just as soap and
hot water cleanses, sweetens and
rreshens the skin, SO hot water and
limestone phosphate act on the blood
and internal organs. Those who are
subject to constipation, bilious attacks.
acid stomach, rheumatic twinges, also
those whose skin is sallow and com
plexion pallid, are assured that one
week of inside-bathing will have them
both looking and feeling better in ev-
cry way.-Adv.
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What! Am one of your slaves that
you lift your hand against me?" She
seized a bowl containing some flow
ers and cast the contents into his
face. Fire, fire. and death!" she
shrilled at him.
The douche brought the man out Of
his stupor.
"Fire?" he repeated.
"Come!"
wiping his face on his sleeve.
They heard the great shouting in
the street. but did not tarry to learn
what had caused 1t.
One Of Umballa's bearers. upon real
izing what his master had done. had
run down the street for aid. He had
had two objects In view-to save the
white goddess and to buy his freedom.
A few hundred yards away. in an.
other street. the colonel. Bruce. and
Ahmed were dragging a net for the
purpose of laying 1t for lion at bay
in blind alley. Into their presence
rushed the wild-eyed bearer.
Save the white goddess" he cried.
Bruce seized him by the shoulder.
What is that?"
THE white goddess. sahib! She is
on the roof Of a burning house. Durga
Ram, my master. set fire to 1t. He is
drunk and hiding In a house near by"
THE man is mad" declared the
colonel. Kit would not have lost her
way this far. He is lying. He wants
money"
Ahmed spoke. The bearer fell upon
his knees.
Three shots, at intervals!
The colonel and Bruce stared into
each others eyes.
God In heaven!" gasped the colo
mel: these are revolver shots!"
Bring the nett" shouted Ahmed. To
the trembling bearer he said: Lead
us; we follow. And II you have
spoken the truth you shall not only
have your freedom but rupees for your
old age"
A lions net is heavy affair. but
with the aid of the keepers the men
ran rs quickly and lightly as II burden
less. Smoke. There was a fire. The
hearts of the white men beat painfully
And the same thought occurred to
both of them; they should have gone
to Ramabai's home first, then turned
their attention to the lions. And Um-
balla was hiding in a house near by!
Well for them that they entered the
doomed quarters as they did. Kath-
lyn saw them, and the muzzle OF the
revolver which she was pressing to
her heart was lowered, the weapon
itself slipping from her hand to the
roof. God was not going to let her
die like this.
Spread out the nett" commanded
Bruce. "Kathlyn, can you hear me?"
he shouted. cupping his hands before
his mouth. Family he heard her re-
ply. when l give the word. jump. Do
not be afraid"
Kathlyn stepped upon the parapet. A
great volume of smoke Obscured her
for q moment. Out of the windows
the vivid tongues II flames darted
flashing upward. Sne summoned all
her courage and waited for the call
of the man she loved. Inside floor
gave way with a crash and the col
lateral walls of the building swayed
omInously. A despairing roar accom-
panied She thunder OF falling beams.
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JOYS Of a Farmers Life.

A gardener just outside Boston has
u magnificent field of green peas.
do they taste as good as they
look?" | asked him jokingly.
"Bless you," he replied. 'it would
be like eating money for me to use
them on my own table. haven't
tasted pea. except out of can. for
five years"
oh. the joy of farmers life,-Bos-
ton Post
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entered one VI tnCm-thrOugh panel
concealed behind q hanging Ispahan
rug.
On the night after the revolt. Um-
balla. sober and desperate. had skunk
back disguised as q candy seller.
The house was not guarded then. SO
he had no difficulty in gaining admit
tance. But he had to gain entrance
through window in the zenana- He
would not trust either his servants.
his slaves. or his chief eunuch. To
the women of his own zenana he had
always been carelessly kind. and wom-
en- are least bribable of the two sexes.
Umballa entered at once his secret
chamber. and food and water were
brought, one Of the women acting as
bearer, on the morning after the
guards arrived. and Umballa knew not
how long he might have to wait.
Through one of the women he sent a
verbal message to the ma1ordomo.
with the result that each day he
learned what was taking place in the
palace. So they hunted for the king?
He was very well satisfied. He had
had his revenge: and more than this.
he would also gain his liberty. He
had ransom to pay: the king him
self!
Now. then. Ramabai felt 1t incum-
bent on him to hold q banquet In the
palace. there to state to his friends.
native and white, Just what he intend
ed to do. And on the night Of this
sober occasion he sat in the throne
| room before a desk Uttered with docu-
ments. AS he finished writing note
he summoned the majordomo.
Have this delivered at once to Hare
Sahib, whom you will find at his bun
galow outside the city. Tell him also
that he must be present tonight. he.
his friend. and his daughters. 1t is
of vital Importance"
Pundita, who was staring out OF the
window, turned and asked her lord
what he was sending the Colonel Sa-
| hib hat he could not give him at the
banquet
"A surprise, an agreeable surprise"
The majordomo cooked his ears; but
Ramabai said nothing more.
AT the colonel's bungalow there was
rejoicing. Ramabai had written that
| since the king could not be found he
| would head the provisional govern
ment as regent, search for and arrest
Umballa. and at any time the Colonel
Sahib signifed would furnish him
with a trusty escort to the railway.
three days journey away. He added.
however. that he hoped the Colonel
Sahib would be good enough to re-
main till order was established.
The majordomo contrived to tarry
long enough to overhear as much OF
the conversation as needed-for he
understood English-and then re-
turned to the city to carry the news
to Umballa. To him Umballa gave a
white powder.
Tonight. you say. Ramabai gives
a banquet?"
Yes. huzoor."
We'll. put this in his cup and your
obligation to me is paid"
The majordomo stared long time
at that little packet of powder. A
cold sweat formed upon his brow un-
der his turban.
"Well?" said Umballa, ironically.
''Huzoor. 1t is murder!"
Umballa shrugged and held out his
hand for the packet.
The majordomo swallowed few
times and bowed his head. ut shall
be done, huzoor. My life is yours to
do with as you please. have said it."
"Begone, then. and bring me the
news on the morrow that Ramabai is
dead. You alone know where the king
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CHAPTER XXI.
Saved Fror- the Flames.

Saved Fror- the Flames.
When the lions sniffed the acrid
smoke the two of them fell to roaring
thunderously. They reared and at
tempted to climb the ladder. only to
fall back jarringly. The ran up and
down the hall, struck with that inborn
terror of fire. They dared not de-
scepd in face OF that lurid smoke
which rose from that sparkling magic
which they had feared since the be-
ginning of time.
Alas. Kathlyn could have descended
now without fear of the beasts mo-
Testing her: but 1t was too late. Finally
she threw down the trap and the
smoke cleared a little. but the inferno
below went on cracking merrily.
The houses on each side were single
storied. She would break every bone
In her body II she Jumped. There were
four cartridges In the revolver. She
held 1t in her hand and studied 1t in a
curiously detached manner. She could
face wild beasts. men. steel. and lead:
but fire. the most horrible Of all tor
lures. Why hadn't she killed
him as he leered up at her from the
street?
Four cartridges. three for help and
one for herself II help came not She
raised her arm and fired three shots
with intervals between that might
suggest call for aid. Then she moved
to the farthest end Of the parapet.
tarthest from the smoke and the fire.
Suddenly the roof shook and quivered
as II an earthquake had disturbed the
foundations. She understood. The low
er staircase had toppled.
From the lions the denizens Of this
part of the bazaars had fed inside
their houses; but the sight of the fire
and its nearness drove them terrified
into the street. They began taking
out their valuables. The household
goats bleated. and children screamed
and women shrieked.
But none of them could help the
white goddess upon yonder doomed
roof. And why should they make the
attempt? Did she not bear a charmed
life? Was she not the reincarnation
of some ancient goddess? She had
done something in heaven to offend
the gods. and these things were her
punishments. The gods would liberate
neT WHen Tue pTOptT IuOIueut dITlNeu.
But fire! The gods themselves
could not control that; that was the
right hand Of silva. Al. al. al! The
wailing rose to the girl on the roof.
Al, al! The bazaars were doomed.
There was neither water nor men who
knew how to use 1t. Besides, who
among them would offend the terrible
silva by meddling with his plaything?
The painted dancing girl in the
house where Umballa had taken tenn
porary refuge began to gather her
trinkets. her amber and turquoise
necklaces. bracelets. and anklets.
These she placed In brass enameled
box and tucked 1t under her arms
Next she shook the sodden UmbaIla
by the sleeve.
"Come!" she cried.
Il would sleep" he muttered.
"Durga Ram. l risk my life in offer
Ing you shelter; but I refuse to risk
II in fire. Come. There is way
through the rear. to the house Of a
friend of mine. The fire will not
reach there. And tonight you can seek
shelter in the jungle. or where you
will"
let -: would sleep"
-''Jc' --hoss TEEo remain here will
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"CASCARETS' FOR
LIVER, BOWELS
For sick headache, bad breath,
Sour Stomach and
constipation.
Get a 10-cent box now.


No odds how bad your liver. stomach
or bowels; how much your head
aches. how miserable and uncomfort-
able you are from constipation. indiges-
ton. biliousness and sluggish bowels
you always get the desired results
with Cascarets.
Don't let your stomach. liver and
bowels make you miserable. Take
Cascarets tonight; pat an end to the
headache. biliousness, dizziness. rerv-
BUSINESS. sick. sour. gassy stomach.
backache and all other distress:
cleanse your inside organs Of all the
bile. gases and constipated matter
which is producing the misery.
A 10-cent box means health. happi-
ness and a clear head for months.
No more days Of gloom and distress
II you will take n Cascaret now and
then. All stores sell Cascarets. Don't
forget the children-their little in
sides need a cleansing. too. Adv.
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Use Murine after Exposure in Cold
Cutting Winds and Dust 1t Restores.
Retreshcs and Promotes Eye Health.
GOOD for all Eyes that Need Care.
Murine Eye Remedy Co, Chicago.
Sends Eye Book on request.
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this year from almost nothing up tC
6I, ,491 .00% pounds.
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A Great Disseminated.

Il admit that my wife and | quar-.
rel occasionally. but 1t is soon over"
Yes. sooa all over the neighbor-
hood Mrs. Sextdoor attends to that"
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In Sumatra the horn Of the rhi-
nOoeros is esteemed as 4 cure Tor
poison, and for that reason is made
into drinking cups.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-02-25

There is an excellent market for
saws in Russia, as that great country
does not manufacture them.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-02-25

Palm fiber material is being sub
stituted for cedar in the making Of
cigar boxes.
Evening star., 1916-03-16
ATTACKS STEEL COMPANIES
Senator Ashurst Says They Sold
Armor Plate Cheaper Abroad.

Charges that armor-plate banufactur-
ers in the United States had sold plate
TO foreign governments at much
lower figure than they had charged
this country were made in the Senate
yesterday afternoon by Senator Ash
urst of Arizona. in urging passage of
Senator Tillman's bill authorizing the
United States to buy or build it's own
armor-p plate factories.
A policy adopted by the Navy Depart
ment in former administrations of di-
viding all contracts between the Beth
lehem, the Carnegie and the Midvale
steel companies stified competition, he
charged. leaving this country entire
ly at the mercy of the steel companies
In 1903. when the Midvale concern was
organized. ii received only it's third of
the contracts. in spite of it's bid being
much lower than it's two rivals. As a
result of this policy, he declared, the
Midvale soon Joined the Others and
future bids from all three were iden-
teal.
Evening star., 1916-03-16
FLORIDA SOCIETY MEETS.
Miss 0ffterdinger. in Hawaiian
Dances. Feature of Occasion.

An Interpretation of Hawaiian dances
by Miss Anita Offterdinger pleased
members and guests of the Florida So
ciety of Washington last night. Pat
ticipating in the musical program were
Mrs John Trice. Arthur McCreisht,
Ross Pollock and Arthur Chester Bor-
back, Miss Bertha Frances Wolfe gave
a reading in dialect.
Guns, from the days of the Grecian
war in which powder was used for the
first time until the huge guns of to-
day, was the subject of an address by
Commander J. II. Tomb, L. $. y.
Robert g. Wall, speaking of What Is
the Matter With the World?" declared
that there is nothing the matter with
the world; il is the people who live
in it.