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Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-10-20

King, with his mouth fun of curry.
Cid not answer, but his eyes smiled.
After lunch he was closeted with
the general again for twenty minutes.
Then one of the generals carriages
took him to the station; and it did not
appear to trouble him at all that the
other occupant of the carriage was the
self-same Major Hyde who had sat
next him at lunch. In fact, he smiled
so pleasantly that Hyde grew exas-
perated. Neither of them spoke. At
the station Hyde lost his temper open
ly, and King left him abusing an I'M
happy native servant.
The station was Crammed to suffo-
cation by a crowd that roared and
writhed and smelt to high heaven. But
the general himself had telephoned for
Kings reservation. so he took his time.
There were din and stink and dust be-
meath a savage sun, shaken into re-
verberations by the scream of an en-
gine's safety valve. 1t was India in es-
sence and awake India arising out
of lethargy India as she Is more
often nowadays-and 1t made King.
for the time being of the Khyber rifles
happier than some other men can be in
bathrooms.
Any one who watched him-and
there was at least one man who did
must have noticed his strange abil-
ity, almost like that of water to reach
the point he aimed for. through, and
not around, the crowd.
He neither showed nor argued. Or
ders and blows would have been equal
ly useless. for had it tried the crowd
could not have obeyed, and 1t was in
no mind to try Without the least ap-
parent effort he arrived-and there is
no other word that quite describes it
he arrived. He climbed into his car
riage and leaned from the window.
'Why are you here?' asked an acid
voice behind him; and without troub-
ling to turn his bead, he knew that
Major Hyde was to be his carriage
mate again.
ORDERS" said King.
rs that your answer?" asked the
major. Baked ambition is an ugly
horse to ride He had tried for q
command but had been shelved.
Il have sufficient authority" said
King, unruffled. He spoke as if he were
thinking of something entirely differ
ent. His eyes were as II they saw the
major from a very long way off and
rather approved of him on the whole.
'Show me your authority, pleasew
King dived into an inner pocket and
produced Il card that had about ten
words written on its face above a
generals signature. Hyde read it and
passed 1t back.
$50 you're one Of those, are you'll"
he said in q tone of voice that would
start fight in some parts of the world
and In some services. But King nodded
cheerfully, and that annoyed the major
more than ever; he snorted, closed his
mouth with a snap and turned to re-
arrange the sheet and pillow ON his
berth.
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CHAPTER l.

The men who govern India-more
hover TO them and her ARE few.
Those who stand in their way and pre-
s.end TO help them with a flood OF
words are host. The charge has
seen the light in print that India-well-
snrng of plague and sudden death
end money lenders-has sold her soul
10 twenty succeeding conquerors In
turn.
So when the world war broke the
world was destined to be surprised on
India's account. The Red sea, full of
Racing Transports crowded with dark
gsskinnpd gentlemen, whose one prayer
was that the war might not be over
before they should have struck blow
for Britain. was the Indian army's an
swer to the press.
More than one nation was deeply
Shocked by India's answer to "prac-
tices" that had extended over years.
But there were men in India who
learned to love India long ago with
that love that casts out fear, who knew
Exactly what was going to happen and
could therefore afford to wait for or
lders instead of running round in rings.
Athelstan King for instance, moth
ing yet but a captain unattached, sat
In meagerIv furnished quarters with
his heels on a table. He is not a
doctor, yet ne read q book on sur
3 gerry; and when he went over to the
club he carried the book under his
arm and continued to read it there.
4 In the other room where the telegraph
blanks were Uttered in confusion all
about the floor, the other officers sent
kilograms and forgot King, who sat
and smoked and read about surgery !;
and before he had nearly finished one
box Of chero0ts general at Peshawur
& wiped bald red skull and sent him
an urgent telegram.
Come at oncew 1t said simply.
King was at Lahore, but miles don't
matter when the dogs of war are
'ooscd The right man goes to the
right place at the exact right time
then and the fool goes to the wall In
that one respect war is better than
4 some kinds of peace.
In the train on the way to Peshawur
ae was not troubled by forced con-
yersation. Consequently he reached
feshaWur comfortable, in spite of the
beat And his genial manner of salut-
'ag the fuil-general who met him with
doscart at Peshawur station was
something scandalOus. Full-generals,
particularly in the e"rly days of war,
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dressed as dancing woman, yet very
few dancing women could afford to be
dressed as she was.
The general watched his face with
eyes that missed nothing.
"Remember-I said work with her :.
King looked up and nodded.
They say she's three parts Rus
Sian," said the general. ''TO my knowi-
edge she speaks Russian like a native,
and about twenty other tongues as
well, including English. She was the
girl widow of rascally hill rajah.
I've heard she loved her rajah. And
I've heard she didn't! There's another
story that she poisoned him. l know
she got away with his money-and
that's proof enough of brainsl Some
say she's a she-devil. / think that's
an exaggeration. but bear in mind
she's dangerous!"
King grinned. A man who trusts
Eastern women over readily does not
rise far in the secret service.
"If you've got nous enough to keep
on her soft side and use her-not let
her use you-you can keep the Hills
quiet and the Khyber safe! If you
can cOntrive that-now-in this pinch
there's no limit for you'll Com
mander IN chief shall be your job be-
fore you're sixtyt
King p0cketed the photograph and
papers. I'm well enough content,
sir as things are" he said quietly.
The general paced once across the
room and once back again. witt hands
behind him. Then he stopped in front
Of King.
''NO man in India has a sitter task
than you have now. A iihad launched
from the Hills would mean anarchy
In the plains. That would entail send
ing back from France an army that
can't be spared There must be no
jihad King There must-not-be-
onel Keep that in your head"
"What arrangements have been
made With her. SIR"
"Practically none She's watching
the spies in Delhi, but they're likely
TO break for the HIS any minute.
Then they'll be arrested. When that
happens the fate Of India may be In
your Lands and hers Get out Of my
way now, until tiffin-dme -
In a way that some men never learn,
King proceeded TO efface himself en-
tirely among the crowd in the hall,
contriving to say nothing of any &C
count to anybody until the great gong
doomed and the general led them all
in TO his long dining table. Yet he
dId not look furtiye or secretive. No
body noticed him. and he noticed ev-
erybody. There is nothing whatever
secretive about that
The fare was plain, and the meal a
perfunctory affair The general and
his guests were there for no other
reason than 10 sat food, and only the
man who happened to seat himself
next to King--a major by the nume
Of Hyte-spoke +" him at all.
why aren't you with your regi-
ment5" he asked
Because the general asked ne to
lunch. sir"
Il suppose you've been Fostering
hlm for sa appointment. :"
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Not drive to the station to meet
a. aF''lnS very often; yet King climbed
NV me dogcart unexcitedly, after
-lt'g the general waiting while he
''ecied trunkl
l"e general cracked his whip with
'' s1g other comment than a smile.
= 1'o91 mare tore sparks out of the
,'-','aaan and dusty military road
a To ribbon out between the
"fe's' Sentries in unexpected places
l'.-4'0d themselves with a ring of
. :. oteels as their rifles came TO
present" which courtesIes the
s.-4sai noticed with a raised whID.
~ ~ 'a- dogeart's high front seat star
49, a'Sht ahead Of him between
J. .'3es ears, King listened. The
"' p'd nearly all the talking.
t -e N9rth's the danger"
49,, -iIfed with the lids half-low-
'vr fun, dark eyes. He did NOT
,..-. .s'a.iy handsome in that at.
some men swear he looks ike
d. and others liken him TO a
I'll of them choosing 70 IL.
- -'" that zap transform his
fave Instantly.
-"A24-us india of troops
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you kindlee tell me, sir. where l could
find Captain King sahib2"
Certainly" King answered him. He
looked glad to be of help, Are you
travelling on this train?"
The question sounded like politeness
yelling from the lips of unsuspicion.
Eyes, sir, l am travelling from this
place where I have spent few days.
to Bombay, where my business is"
How did you know King sahlb is
on the trainf" King asked him, smil-
ing so genially that even the police
could not have charged him with more
than curiosity.
by telegram, sir. Ny brother had
the misfortune to miss Captain King
sahib at Peshawur and therefore sent
IL telegram to me asking me to do what
| can at an interview"
Il see" said King. IL see" And
Judging by the sparkle in his eyes as
he looked away, he could see a lot.
But the native could not see his eyes
at that instant, although he tried to.
He looked back at the train, giving
the man good chance to study his
face in profile.
"See that carrlage7" he asked, point
ing. 'The fourth frst-class carriage
from the end? Well-there are only
two Of us In there; I'm Major Hyde.
and the other is Captain King. I'll tell
Captain King to look out for you"
"Oh, thank you. sir" said the native
oilily. you are most kind! am your
humble servant, sirw
King nodded Good-by to him. his dark
eyes in the shadow of the khaki helmet
seeming scarcely interested any longer.
Couldn't you find another berthY p
Hyde asked him angrlly When he
stepped back into the compartment.
what were you out there looking
for?"
King smiled back ut him hlandIy.
Il think there are railway thieves
on the train" he announced without
any effort at relevance. He might
not have heard the question.
Hyde snorted and returned to his
seat in the silence of unspeakable
scorn. But presently he opened a suit
case and drew out a repeating pistol
which he cooked carefully and slowed
beneath his pillow; not at all a con
temptible move, because the Indian
railway thief is the most resourceful
specialist in the world But King took
no overt precautions of any kind.
After more intermlnable hours night
shut down on them. red-hot, hlack-dark,
mesmerically subdiyided into seconds
by the thump of car~iage wheels and
III at intervals by showers Of sparks
from the gasping engine. Then King,
strangely without kicking off his shoes,
drew Il sheet up over his shoulders. On
the opposite berth Hyde covered his
head, to keep dust out of his hair. and
presently King heard him begin TO
snore gently. Then, very carefully ne
adjusted his own position SO that his
profile loy outlined In the dim light
from the gas lamp In the roof. He
might almost have been waiting to be
shaved. Long after midnight his
vigil was rewarded by a slight sound
at the door From that instant his eyes
were on the watch, under dark closed
lashes; but his even breathing was
that Of the seventh stage Of sleep that
knows no dreams.
A click of the door-latch heralded
the appearance of hand. With skin.
Of the sort that only special training
can develop, a man in native dress In
simulated himself into the carriage
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without making another sound of any
kiad. Kings ears are part Of the
equipment for his exactlng br~'ness,
but he could not hear the door cIick
shut again.
For about five minutes while the
train swayed headlong into Indian
darkness, the man stood listening and
watching Kings face He stood 50
near that King recognized him for the
one who had oecosted him on Bawal-
Pindi platform. And he could see the
outline Of the knlfe-hilt that the luan s.
fingers clutched underneath his shirt
lie feigned sleep so successfully that
The native tu-red away at last
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-10-20

In Delhi. King meets Rews
Gunqs Yasminfs man. who tells
him she has already gone north.
In Yasmin's house the captain
is given his first test Of chsrse-
ten.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-10-20
ADVENTURE AND ROMANCE EXTRAORDINARY

remarkable tale Mr. Mundy introduces mysteries
India and interesting
world knows little
caon King his hero wonderful tourney in
caves with him Yasminl,
marvellous publish king of
m Khyber because believe enjoy the
serial more ham any printed n a long time
THE EDITOR.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-10-20

Cro ~ CONTINUED
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-08-02
Uric Acid!

Ever since the discovery of Scheele in
l775 that uric acid was found within the
body-most eminent physicians agree
that rheumatism is colrsed by it; also
many distressing symptoms as head
ache, pain in back, stomach distress,
swollen feet and ankles gout, etc.
1t was DR.. Pierce of the Invalids' Hotel,
Buffalo, NY, who discovered new agent
- called Anuric, harmless remedy
that if taken before meals will carry off
the uric acid from the system and in
this way the pains and aches, the creeky
joints and all the distressing symptoms
Of rheumatism and other malades dis
appear. You can easily prove this your
self, by obtaining Anuric at almost any
drug store, or send DR.. Pierce Zoe. for
trial package. Try it and be convinced
that Anuric is many times more active
than lithia and eliminates uric acid as hot
water melts sugar.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-08-02
Hs "a Ne -
ESTRAY ADVERTISEMENT.

Notice is hereby given to whom it
may concern that the following de-
scribed estray animal was taken up
near Durango, La Plata County, Colo
RADIO on or about July %, 1917, to-
wit: One bay horse about IL years
old, left hind foot white. Goes lame
on right front foot. Branded
Said animal being unknown to this
board, unless claimed by owner on
or before August 20, 1917, said es-
tray will be sold by this board for
the benefit Of the owner when found.
STATE BOARD OF STOCK IN
SPECTION COMMISSIONERS.
82-1t.W. Denver. Colorado.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-08-02
SUMMONS.
STATE OF COLORADO !

County of La Plata
In the District Court.
w. H. Morris, Plaintiff. VS.. r. H.
Gillespie, F. l.. Gillespie, Margaret n.
Sawyer, Mrs. f. l.. Gillespie and Mrs.
Il. II. Gillespie. Defendants.
The people of the State of Colorc 20,
To R. H. Gillespie, F. l.. Gillespie,
Margaret Z. Sawyer, Mrs. F. L. Gil
lispie and Mrs. r. II. Gillispie, the
defendants above named, GREETING:
You are hereby required to ap-
pear in an action brought against
YOU by the above named plaintiff in
the District court Of La Plata coun-
ty, State of Colorado, and answer
the complaint therein within twenty
days after the service hereof, If serv-
ed within this county; or, If served
out of this county, or by publication
within thirty days after the service
hereof, exclusive of the day of ser
vice; or judgment by default will be
taken against you according to the
prayer of the complaint. And II a
copy of the complaint in the above
entitled action be not served with
this summons, or if the service here
of be made out of this state, then
ten days additional to the time here
inbefore specified for appearance and
answer will be allowed before the TAX
ing of Judgment by default as afore-
said.
The said action is brought to recov-
er judgment against the defendants
r. H. Gillespie, F. L. Gillespie and
Margaret Z. Sawyer upon the prom
issory note for $3150.00 and interest
at the rate of 10 per cent per an
mum from August End, 1913 the date
of said note. with reasonable at
orneys fees and the sum of $4,000
for taxes paid upon the property in
the trust deed securing said note and
asking for the foreclosure of a trust
deed as mortgage upon the SEA
of Section 6, township 33, north,
range IL, west N. M. p. NJ, and re-
corded in the office of the recorder
of La Plata county, Colorado, in
Book 1879, Page 1903, also asking gen
eral equitable relief. No personal
Judgment is asked against the de-
PENDANTS Mrs. F. l.. Gillespie and
Mrs. r. H. Gillespie, as will more
fully appear from the complaint in
said action to which reference is
here made:
And you are hereby notified that If
you fail to appear. and to answer the
said complaint as above required, the
said plaintiff will have your default
entered and Judgment and decree en-
tered as prayed.
Given under my hand and the seal
of said court at Durango in said coun-
ty, this 26th day of March A. D. 1917.
CLEMENT L. RUSSELL,
(Official SeaD Clerk Dist. Court.
First publication August 2.
Last publication August 30.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-08-02
SUNNYSIDE NOTES.

Mr.. and Mrs. E. D. Smith and son
of Durango, spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. A. A. Brown. While at
the ranch Mr.. Smith took a picture
of the fine field of oats Mr.. Brown
is raising.
Coyotes are levying heavy tolls on
poultry yards in this vicinity. One
of the animals recently feasted on
10 turkeys and one duck in Mrs.
John Bryce's flocks.
Steve Sideris entertained quite a
number of congenial spirits at din
ner Sunday. In addition to his i'm
mediate neighbors guests came from
Riverside and Durango. Fully 35
participated in the affair. and every
one reported good time and fine
eats.
The Woman's Thursday club gave
al ltt CICeil SOSldl az Tile TllCO Sc1OOl
house Saturday evening.
The Eureka grange held special
session Saturday evening for the pur-
pose of initiating few more can
didates.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alva Short motored
to Durango Saturday on business
mission.
- - - -
Where the Fields are Greener and
The Cows Wear Longer Horns.
Myron Bates, alias Bud, alias Hy-
rum, who has been bucking the Her.
aid linotype for the past year, de-
parted this morning for Albuquerque,
where he has accepted good position
on the Albuquerque Journal. Good
luck to you boy, and may the seat
Of your pants never grow thinner.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-08-02
LOCALS AND PERSONALS
FROM WEDNESDAYS DAILY

C. L. Coston went to Mancos to
view his harvested hay crop
r. r. Moore and bride of Farm
ington are spending their honeymoon
at the Savoy.
Mrs. D. Preston Bell recently re-
turned to Silverton. after spending
nearly year in Denver.
Mrs. George Thompson returned to
the Thompson camp at Cascade this
morning, after visiting her daugh-
| ter, Mrs. S. +. Monberg.
"a "a
Thomas Drysdale went to Ignacio
this morning, where he is to serve as
leader of the band. His wife win
join him after her brother, Corporal
Nabors, returns to his training camp.
| Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Hays and son
left this morning for Riverton, Wyo.,
after visiting Mrs. Hays relatives,
the Duncans, in the Montezuma val
ley.
Mrs. NJ. T.. Stark returned to her
home on the Florida yesterday, af-
ter spending a month in town TAX
ing osteopath treatments.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Krammer OF
albuquerque departed for home this
morning, after visiting relatives and
friends at Fruitland.
Read what the telegraph says
about the heat in the east and then
be justly thankful your lot is cast in
| Colorado.
The Carpenters union Of the Sill
verton camp has asked for raise
in wages to $6 day, the new sched-
ule to become effective August 15.
| ~ -
The Snow Flake properties in the
Silverton camp, of which c. 7. Sim
gleton is manager, made its first
shipment OF ore about a week ago
a pai,! of gov,r.i ient Surveyors
| ,rrived III & verton Re fore part Of
the week and on Tuesday afternoon
| started from the point near Molas
lake where the government commenc-
ed to build the urango-Silverton
road. The uncompleted portion Of
the road from Molas lake to within
few miles Of Silverton is being done
under contract by the New Way con-
struction company. with George ID.
Brown in charge of the work, says
| the Silverton Standard.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-08-02

known Montrose woman. Both have
many friends who wish them we'll.
The marriage service was performed
by Judge j. W. Howe at his office.
The newlyweds will reside in Mont
rose"
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-08-02
NOT A FISH STORY

Peter Kratrude of Levuerne, Mimi.
gets his name in the telegraph be-
cause he owns hen which has adopt
;ed pig. He says the pig belonged
to large family, and was neglected
until the old hen took it under her
wing. The pig enthusiastically
watches its adopted mother scratch
for a living, but the correspondent for
the telegraph lost his nerve and did
not state that the pig learned how
to scratch and eat worms. He stated
that Mr.. Kartrude's pig is being
brought up on bottle.
- - ~ -
Richard Newells Remains
Forwarded to Macomb.
The remains of the late Richard
E. Newell We're forwarded to Macomb
Illinois this morning, and were ac-
companied by Mrs. Newell and Mr..
and Mrs. Theodore Parker. The Red
Men and Pocahontas and MANY
friends escorted the body to the train
Friends have done everything possi-
5le to Tighten the burden of sorrow
that is well-nigh crushing the bereav-
ed wife. For years the late Mr..
Newell has been familiar figure in
the railroad yards. Everyone who
shared his acquaintance in his ia
miliar haunts considered his passing
in the sense of a personal loss. He
is man who left a well-earned rep
utation for honesty, kindness and
square dealings.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-08-02
AGREE ON TAX.

WASHINGTON, July 81. - A two
per cent surtax on corporations, an in
crease in surtaxes on incomes over
$4,000, an increase of 81 gallon
on distilled spirits and so cents .
barrel on beer has been agreed upon
by the senate finaneiers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-08-02
ELEVEN BODIES
RECOVERED FROM FIRE

BERNE, B. c., July 80. - Eleven
bodies have been recovered by rescu-
ers trailing forest fires which trap
ped Sd employees of the Elk Lumber
company along the Spruce river. Thir-
ty are know to have made their
escape. 1t is believed that other bod
les will be found.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-08-02

You will escape many ills and clear no
the coated tongue, the sallow com plexion.
the dull headache, the lazy liver, II YOU
VIII take pleasant laxative made up Of
the May-apple,, juice OF the leaves OF
rellets.- You can obtain ut drug store
THESE vegetable pellets in vials for 25c.-
ask Tor Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-08-02
RED MESA ITEMS

H. NJ. Taylor was visitor at Lib
erty New Mex. last Sunday
Willis Taylor and wife were visit
ors at Kirkland New Mex. last Sun
day.
w. A. Walker was called to Du-
range last week as a witness in the
A. ]. Tough case.
Vina Walker is working for Frank
Pelcher in Cherry creek for about
three weeks.
Fl. M. Taylor went up to his sheep
camp last Monday. His sheep are To-
Gated at the head of Junction Creek.
Miss Goldie Helton was here last
Sunday visiting with her uncle, Kas-
par Helton, and family.
The Misses Mae and Ruth Walker
were over Sunday visitors at home
from Ft. Lewis, where they are at
tending school.
There has been quite number GO
down on the San Juan during the
past week to get cherries. There are
plenty of them according to all re-
ports.
We had a very good rain here last
Tuesday. 1t was certainly welcomed
by most of the farmers. 1t caught
some hay in the field but most of the
hay was in the stack.
There seems to be quite wave of
prosperity sweeping over Redmesa.
No. judging from the number of
Fords there are here but by the num-
ber of new wagons and new farm
implements you see on most of the
farms.
July oath was celebraed here in
commemoration of the coming of the
pioneers in to the west. The festivi-
ties included well rendered pro-
gram and games in the afternoon. We
should have had a baseball game but
Marvel flew the coop. The day end
ed with grand ball in the evening
There was quite number of our
Marvel friends down to enjoy the day
with us.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-08-02
Kikel-Mullins Wedding.

Of the Kikel-Mullins marriage the
Montrose Press says: "R. Jack Kikel
a local barber and well known bali
player, was married in this city Sun
day to Mrs. Dorothy Mullins, well
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-08-02

The Marvel Motor Truck 10 now
making daily trips to Durango, load
ing freight and parcels each way.
Leave freight orders at Ford garage
Marvel or Durango. 5-31-tf.