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The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1920-07-01

II have died." he whispered to him.
self. 81 should have done It sooner"
Something In the oil made him forget
Andrew March. They wound him In
silken cloth, loosely, after which
they clapped their hands twice. Two
brawny negroes shuffled to the edge
of the bath, and laid Lexington upon
pallet, which they raised as high as
their thick shining shoulders. The
white man sighed as he was borne
along corridor, up series of stone
steps to a wide balcony 4, which was
open to the skies. A third negro now
advanced. picked him up in his arms.
and carried him to covered bed
against the wall just within door.
The pillow was cool to Cons check.
He fell asleep.
A mild green glow In his face waken.
ed him. He glanced up at the figured
green curtain enclosing his bed.
stretched himself slowly, full length.
then turned over and slept again.
Upon his reawakening the curtains
were drawn back. A familiar head
was near, and new smell brought
the fact that Con was being shaved.
He had glimpse of the razor, a
straight broad blade shaped like key
in the yellow hand. He doZed through
this performance.
"What time is IT." he inquired.
at is near sunset" said voice. also
in English, and only then did Con
hnt Oh
pected it. Chez Ming stood near. hav-
ing noted the tonsorial process to its
finish. He bowed slightly. and the
folds of his white robe fell away from
the narrow bosom. There was some
thing strange about being so near him
again.
Thanks" said Con. 81 appreciate
all the attention.: but l don't under
| stand it."
81 do not understand" replied the
Chinese.
But somebody must"
at is the will of our princess" Chez
Ming said with quiet hostility.
Does she wear gray, and ride?"
When the yellow man had nodded,
Con said: "Then please convey to her
my gratitude. Or show me how 1 can
tell her myself. 1t seems you are sort
of prime minister here"
Chez Ming answered coldly: 81
have the honor to be known as vizir
at this court"
Lexington made his gravest gesture
of respect.
"And where is my friend March?"
he asked
Chez Ming did not choose to hear,
and simply walked away. Con fingered
perfect effect of barbering upon his
smooth. hard chin. Again the servant
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1920-07-01
Hlustrated by
Irwin Mye,.s

witness the arrival Of trespassers from
a strange world. Gray and brown
faces stared up at Lexington. In them
furtive malice showed.
Some of the people wore sandals,
but most were barefoot. and not every
man showed queue Faces at latticed
windows were heavily yelled. Children
ran about naked and screaming Old
men, large of frame but failing and
spent, stood over their sticks and gaped
in ugly amazement. The common
dwellings were close packed under the
fOrtifications. while the palace was set
further within, wide lawn separating
II from all else Three white foun-
tains were jetting, and the grass was
spread with yellow-sun-diamonds A
white-faced monkey grew frightened
at the approach of the company, and
leapt from the rim of the nearest pool
to the silver stem of fountain, and
clung there, watching with haunted
eyes the tattered, uncouth men behind
the warriors.
Here along marble curb, a canopied
litter approached from the palace. It's
six bearers came gliding swiftly. The
curtains were satin. embroidered in a
design Of pearls. and the pole was
ringed with silver. The crowd gave
way before it. The black runners were
clad in short white tunics and satin
turbans. AS it came opposite, the car
riers halted. and likewise the horse
men and captives. The curtains were
parted heavily.
Con could not for a moment look
down into the litter, but he heard the
voice, and shivered. The leader of the
riders raised his Land in salutation.
| and 1t was clear that his reply to the
voice was one OF contrary opinion. A
momentary silence followed this dis
agreement. The people held still.
| Then the litter and the horsemen re-
| sumed their opposite course. AS the
white curtains were being drawn, Lev
| ington forced an instant of vision into
his swollen eyes, and saw, reclining
| beneath a soft white robe, the eminent
parsonage Chez Ming.
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1920-07-01

came, now bearing folds of soft white
cloth, his purpose to swathe the white
stranger in 1t. A mysterious winding
began, too complex to follow. Padded
sandals were placed beside the couch,
and a satin turban built up in intricate
laminations upon Levington's head.
Tartar fashion. In the attendants
eyes was kind of patient. evil humor.
The balcony was more properly a
fiat roof leading out from the apart
ment. The western sun shone into the
rooms, Frightening every color of
woven silk. There was a second divan
In the inner chamber, obviously not
for masculine use rose-tinted. yielding
to the touch like new fleece. A
tapestry of astronomical device, lilac
and silver, covered one wall of this
room. Above the outer doorway was
sheathed huge iridescent sword with
craven hilt. Standing beneath 1t, Con
looked out across the roof upon the
valley of many fields, squared off neat
ly as far as he could see. To the
north were vineyards and flocks of
sheep. The sun was lowering beyond
this world, sending back food of
orange radiance. Lexington raised a
thin white goblet to his lips, and
drank Of cold water.
A messenger prostrated himself
across the sunny threshold, then arose.
standing erect before the prisoner.
guest, and showing his smooth stupid
gray face, muscular neck, animal eyes,
and thick ears. Con fumbled in his
white garments for pocket. for a
coin.
The slave wished him TO follow, and
without being able to inquire what
might be expected Of him. the white
man obeyed. down a rock stairway tO
the courtyard. .sonward amid the arche'
and low stone fences. beyond anothe'
] fountain. He wondered where March
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1920-07-01
CHAPTER VII
The Blend of Tau kuan.

They were not consigned to jail.
Such Asiatic courtesy as they were
shown was traceable to the spoken
command of the gray rider at the top
of the ravine road.
But it would not have greatly mat
tered to Con if they had run him
through with their lanceS. His limbs
were dead with fatigue, his nervous
system deranged by thirst. He had
scarcely a mental surface upon which
to receive the wonder of these faces
about him, the walls and twisted
cornices, the red blocks of desert.
quarry. Andrew March was in a fever.
Lexington found that his friend had
grown strange TO him, as If in America
he had never glimpsed the true March.
The companionable. big-hearted man of
fifty was gone, with the substitution
of gaunt, dark person, of no land
or period, living ghost of the Cobb,
product of sands and barren hills only,
the sun, cruel winds, and utter wilder
ness. Con did not know this Andrew
March who was silent and glltter-eyed
But the pain of the knowledge was
dulled like everything else.
might ] have drink?" he asked of
the nearest, as his eyes closed again.
The coolness Of fountain spray was in
his nostrils, hurting him curiously, and
the ineffable sweet smell of green sod
was release like death itself.
They lifted him from his horse. He
for a lpu a rrhun 20
and sheltered walks. The stone flag
ging was like cold knives under his
bruised feet. The hands Of those who
led him were strong as iron. The
tnkle of water sounded near in the
pleasant gloom. and Lexington grinned
at the torture, until white cup wn'
held TO his lips, Startled, he opened
| his eyes; and then came the half
dark again at the touch Of water upon
his tongue. His sigh was grOan, and
| he swooned.
The last sunlight reached In through
n high window, falling golden across
bath of clear water, level with the
stone floor. ccnser had been light.
| ed, and its soft fumes went TO Cons
head like wine. They had reused him.
Big hands were placing him infant-wise
upon the shallow steps of the bath. in
the sun-warned water. Lexington
drew a breath that seemed to have nc
end.
A purple curtain was drawn across
the high window, taking all save O
mellow glow of light from the pool
They bathed his body from head to
TO foot. He relaxed In their arms
having neither power nor inclination
to resist Presently he was placed
upon mat and rubbed. He found
he could use his eyes, and almost
trust them. Only two Of the captors
remained, and these were OF differ
ent caste, clad in short white jackets
and snug trousers. nothing of the war
rior about them. Their heads wer,
shaven-yellow men. and aged, theil
hands very skillful upon the human
structure.
The oil was delicately aromatic
cedar, cinnamon. and the grape. bu
family mingled. Levington's body wal
glowing; his legs ached with superb
satisfaction.
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1920-07-01

will be left off heavier fabrics.
Boomers in color or white should be
provided for these playtime dresses.
When checked ginghams and other sub
stantial materials are chosen the
boomers match the frock.
Plain chambray gives a good account
Of itself in the rompers pictured. The
collar and cuffs have narrow frills of
dotted swiss and this material is used
for the irresponsible but pretty bon
net and its ties. A band and bow of
ribbon make 1t very dainty affair.
less practical than its rival.
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1920-07-01
CHAPTER vl-continued.

A maze Of hoofs tangled about him,
but through this a clear voice sound
ed-and again. The gray figure, the
sentinel, was standing up In the stir
rups, with right arm upraised, and the
clear call of command was repeated.
Swordthrusts were halted, and the mad
horsemen reared back In obedience to
an imperious gesture.
A circle widened around the two
white men. The wild horses stood
trembling and disappointed. A further
command came from the person whose
face was again hidden by the left
forearm upraiSed, and who now spur.
red away out Of sight. A whispering
loudened among the battle-rders,
low giving and taking of advice. Four
OF their number dismounted, and Con
felt the familiar leathern thongs
tightening about him. The white men
were lifted up and set behind two
broad-backed horsemen, and the entire
party moved at walk up the ravlne
road.
"Ask for water" called Con to his
.comrade.
March did so, in native speech, but
no heed was given. The party emerged
apruptly upon an open plain at the
head of the road.
Here was the wonderland they had
come TO find. the treasure for which
generations of elect-wanderers had
given their lives. Lexington stared
DULY, believing it all a mirage.
Spread out as far as the eye could
discern, lay a green valley, moist and
fertile. An evening breeze drlfted the
fragrant earthly breath of life. Fields
were level and marked into squares
by bitches.
Ir the middle distance was a city
of red stone, its battlemented wall
enclosing roofs that cleaned. There
was, rising above all, a palace, its
many-angied roofs and long caves
blocked against the west; suns fire
fiared back from its lofty embrasures.
II was mansion set upon mansion.
each with the stonecraft of its own
age, a maze of narrow walls In irreg-
ular layers, pagodas pointing in the
mist, all in mad dreamy harmony
of architecture.
The white men logged behind their
captors. and accepted the city and
palace as a noble Illusion. The
beauty was bitterness, for they dared
not believe, they had not the strength.
'It's all over!" cried Con. my eyes
are gone"
"Too far" said March, "too far"
The bitches were cool. The main
road passed between patches of un-
familiar vegetation, pale green. The
palace seemed 10 leer from narrow
eyes. a thin smile that was evil and
secret. Its mass had strange red
dish cast, like the rust of the desert.
At the southern end OF the inciosure
was grove of trees, nothing less than
North American white oaks, somewhat
stunted. their tops showing just above
the rim OF the city wall. Lexington
looked again over the shoulder OF his
captor, and was even further from ad-
mitting these things TO himself. The
western plains were beginning to veil
under the violet mists of evening
Higher the palace lifted as they ap
preached. like an unnatural hill OF
bright roofs. and many apartments
perched In fantasy, to be reached by
some inner miracle of stairs. Now
from the city itself a murmur rar
around the white men, like invisible
bees
The notched wall had but single
broad gate. Beneath its masonry. an
elsnt and perfect, they rode fv'
abreast A crowd was gathered u
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1920-07-01

TTERE are two outfits for busy lit
i Il tie persons who are three, going
on four-Or more years-up to six,
that will make an instant appeal to
mothers. They are everyday togs-
a little dress with blOomers and attrac-
tive rOmpers, both made with sun bon
nets to match and fashioned of more
or less sturdy materials, according to
the kind of wear demanded of them.
The popular ginghams in very small
checks, plain chambrays, or any of
the medium or lighter weight cottOns
used for children's play clOthes-not
omltting unbleached dOmestic-might
be used for making them. AS shown
above, they are intended for the less
strenuous frolics of little ones, for the
clean sands of the beach, for the lawn
or veranda, but the models are good in
heavier and darker cottons.
The little frock as pictured Is made
of white and blue printed lawn. The
pretty, old-fashioned dress has a
straight yoke with body and skirt in
one, gathered to 1t, the Joining deco
rated with feather stitching. 1t has a
round neck and short sleeves all fin
ished with a plated frill of white
lawn. The dress has four rows OF shir-
rings at the back and front with
slashes at each side. A sash of lawn
slips under these slashes and this ar
rangement takes care of the waist line.
An adorably quaint sun bonnet. Is
edged with a crochet lace and has ties
of the material. A little ribbon bow
ts added when thin goods are used. but
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1920-07-01
PRINCESS OF TAU kuAN.
.t.by'
~ The Century Co.

Synopsis. - Cornelius Lexington,
well-born, An orphan, comes to
manhood through the devious ways
Of the underworld. He Is saved for
n better life by Andrew March.
The strange adventures of yellow
Men Sleep" begin when Con takes
by force a small leather sack from
Chez Ming. the Chinese cook OF an
acquaintance. This sack contains
a Chinese map of the Cobb desert,
which Is precious beyond price to
Andrew March. Eighteen years
before armed men In the Cobb had
taken March's wife and infant
daughter from him. Now he sends
Con In search OF them. On the voy-
age Con finds Chez Ming a fellow
passenger. Con Is shot by a poi
soned dart, and while he is in the
consequent stupor his map is sto-
len. On the river boat to Peking
he again sees Chez Ming, and real
iZes they are seeking the same des-
tination. Con keeps faith with An
drew March and starts on his mis-
sion westward with caravan
After weeks of difficult travel he
reaches the little settlement of
Sndn-Sung and reaus inStTucuOnS
from Andrew March to the effect
that Con has been made federal
agent to search out Chez Ming.
who has brought quantities of ko-
resh, a deadly drug. to San Fran
cisco. At Shan sung Con is unex-
pectedly Joined by March. The two
Americans press forward into the
desert. Armed horseman swoop
down on them. rob them of every
thing and leave them to die in the
desert March has a map tattooed
on the sole of his foot They press
on, suffering incredible hardshIps.
Again they are attacked by horse
men. in command Of a sentinel In
gray
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1920-07-01
Again Leghorn Hats.

Leghorn hats are again in rather
high favor for summer; but the
tendency is to have a leghorn and silk
combination rather than hat entirely
of the leghorn. The crown may be slit
to let in bits Of silk, or an entire silk
crown may be used to top dropping
ieghorn briT.
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1920-07-01
New STYLE In Skirts.

The camisole skirt is the latest addi-
ton to smart wOman's wardrobe. Il
is a plated model hung from loose
waistline of a camisole. Over 1t Is
worn loose-waistod blouse which
matches the skirt
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1920-07-01
Con is condemned to die
after a month.
tTo BE CoNTINUED.)
Llzard,s EyeIld Transparent.

There is lizard living in the Trans
-aspian desert that has the lower eye
lid fused with the upper; II is trans
narent and like window, lets in
light, but excludes sand.
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1920-07-01
Home Above All.

Home is the chief school Of human
'irtues. Its responsibilities Toys. sOr.
ows. smiles. tears hopes and cares
orm the chief interest Of human
e.-ChanninR.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-23

We are sorry to learn that as soon as
1 she reached Chicago she took sick and
| IL confined to her bed. We hope for her
u speedy recovery.
! Rev. F. Knot. the state missionary
visited the Baptist church last Thursday
and preached good sermon to an APP
preciative audience. While in the city
he was the guest of Rev. and Mrs. J. II
Handy.
Rev. George Jackson was recently
called to Lee county to preach the
funeral of Mr.. Frank Dauson. Rev.
Jackson was accompanied by his wife,
Mrs jackson.
The Kings Daughters gave a supper
last Thursday evening at the home of
Mrs. Evertt Reed. On account of the
Indictment weather some were nnabie
to attend but those present reported
fine time.
Mr.. Eugene BMailey of /. w. G. sang
solo at the N. A. A. G. p. meeting
which was held in Ottnmwa recently
He was accompanied on the piano by
Miss Eta Seacy also of ]. w. G. Both
ofthese young people returned very
much enthused over the meeting.
Miss Agnes Mason left SATURDAY a.
m. for Davenport, Iowa Miss Mason
i. out in the interest of the Florence
Crittendon home for women and girls.
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WATERLOO ITEMS

Rev. Boyd delivered two very good
sermons Sunday upon Gideon. In the
morning his sermon was based upon
God IS aid toward Gideon.
Mrs. jamie Thornton, Mr.. Caesar Rob
irson and Mrs. Amanda Lacy are on the
sick list Mrs. Lacy was taken to the
st Francis hospital Sunday afternoon
for an operation.
Mr.. John Robey is quarantined for
small pox in the home of Mrs. Susie
Hoosman 324 Cottage street.
Miss Jose Davis and Mr.. Joe Daniels
were united in holy matrimony Sunday
afternoon, Rev. Boyd officiating. We
wish them long happy and prosperous
life. j
Mrs M. F. Fields returned last week
from her trip in Buxton.
Mrs. w. B. Arch is visiting relatives
in Kansas.
Z The Garrison Novelty orchestra made
their first appearance Monday April 10.
They rendered splendid program. Be
tween each intermission refreshments
were served. The program was appre-
ciated by very large audience.
Scott J. Mardis is musical director
aside from the numbers given by the
orchestra, vocal solos were rendered.
The Garrison Novelty orchestra is
composed of young men and is making
a record to be proud of. The members
represent some Of the best talent IN
our city among our race. Let MS boost
them with heartfelt fervor at every
appearance.
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MACON ITEMS.

Miss Lucille and Miss A. CreWes
entertained at Sunday dinner the tol'
lcwing: Mr.. Willard Cartier, Mr.. Il.
GIBSON. Lauarnce Carter and Fl. Pollard'
Misses Irene Howard, Miss o. l.. Neal
Miss Pollard, Edith Ham. A nice time
was spent.
The ralley was given at Vine and
Broadway Baptist church and 500 was
raised.
The young preacher of W. G. was
ordean. Mr.. Ross Brent, Mr.. Hodrlck'
J L, williams and f. Buckner.
Mrs. Mary D. Tolbert the Natlona'
Fred Toriuer club leader will lecture
ar the A. NJ. f. Methodist church, APP
ril %.
Miss Bessie Wallace and Mr.. Ben
Wallace and wife spent Sunday even
ing in Macon.
Mrs. Murtle Oliver and Mrs. Bessie
Grant is visiting in the city.
Miss Gussc Jones entertained last
week Mr.. l.. B. Anderson, Miss lcen
Quinn, Y. l.. Webster, l.. Grant ana
others.
Mr.. L. B. Anderson served supper TO
the new ordained preacher at VINE ana
broadway Baptist church.
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people being.in attendance.
Col. ID. J. Palmer, John Shields and
v. r McCaulley (white) were com
mittee who represented the other church
These men made a personal canvass and
sold FIVE hundred tickets in advance
The A. NJ. 4. church members feel very
grateful to Mr.. John Shields for sug
costing such worthy CAUSE which was
grand success.
The program under the direction OF
Rev. Wither Morris pastor in charge
was q splendid success and the mem
bers feel very grateful to Rev. Norris
for his untiring efforts and under his
direction the young people displayed ex
cellent musical talent. as no one has
ever before been successful in placing
them before such an appreciative audi
ence in Washington.
Much credit is due to him. The pro
gram was varied consisting OF solos
duets and qnartets by the talented
young people Of Washington.
The solos were beautifully played by
Miss Florence Hall and the Jubilee mus
is by Miss Helen Motifs.
The church realized $3.50 10.
Which will be used in making nee
cssary repairs on the church building
the A. M. f. church membership is
small and appreciate the help of Others.
The Allan Endeavor league was or
ganized Sunday evening at the A. NJ
+. church with the following officers:
president, Elizabeth Reid; vice-presi-
dent. Raymond Hall; secretary, Mil
bred Quinn; assistant secretary, Dala
Belize: treasurer, Kathryn Turner: or
oan'st, Florence Hall; reporteS Rev. j.
w. Norris.
Miss Sylvia Mason of Museatine at
tended the Jubilee concert last Thurs
day evening being the guest of Miss
Elizabeth Redd.
Mrs. A. G.. Clark returned to her
home Tuesday after visiting few days
a, the James Redd home.
Mrs Emma Black departed Saturday
for Delta to visit at the home of her
sister Mrs. w. NJ. LETTERS.