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would pay any ransom for his
release. The Red Emir sends the
negro and two Of his Arabs to
bring Sais to him.
In the meantime the English
garrison has sent out a company
of soldiers, and the Red Emir
tells his prisoners that they will
be impaled by his followers If
Sais does not arrive in time for
his band to elude the troops.
Just as the Arabs are about to
break camp and kill their pris-
oners, Sais and Ell Addar ride
into camp.
Dick expects the Red Em!r to
call them to the discussion con-
corning their ransom. But the
Red Emir has other plans. Sais
is to be the ransom. The rene
gade hurriedly breaks camp and
leaves Dick and Hoodless bound
in their tent. Ell Addar comes
with a note from Sais in which
she writes that she will escape
and see Dick at LUXOR. About
four hours later the soldiers
rescue the two men. When Dick
arrives at Luxor he goes to the
hotel for his mail, and is glanc-
ing at the handwriting on the
enve Hopes when a lady ap-
proaches the office
1t is Mrs. Lammarsh. She tells
him she is in Luxor alone and
that her husband has disap-
peared. They spend a great deal
of time together, visiting the old
ruins. and Dick soon realizes that
he is falling in love with her. He
returns to the villa one night
with his mind full of Louise
Lammarsh-to find himself face
to face with Sais. She had es-
capped from the Red Emir after
ten days by drugging him with
some powder concealed in her
ring.
Mrs. Lammarsh returns to
America, and Dick and sails have
their holiday at the Luxor villa.
Then the secret flame Of passion
waivers; but they are spared the
painful progress of the newt
able estrangeme at pre-
cisely this stage of their relations
cable from England announces
10 Marchurst the death of Lord
Lissmere, his own succession and
the urgency of his return.
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and circumspectly in Sais's pres
ence than ever before. But March
urst was not of the East. as were
these, and, unlike them, he could
not guess at the chill and implac-
fury poised, balanced and per-
fectly controlled in the deep heart
of Sais. Nor, in the brief time
which ne remained at the Villa
Blanche, was he allowed to suspect
that the white side of Sais's nature
had dreamed of accompanying him
to share openly. as his wife, the
"glories' to which he went-and
had suffered disappointment that
her dark side would avenge.
On the following day he went
down the river.
Ell Addar went with him to
Cairo, and at Cairo was paid off
with a liberality which startled
that black adventurer into one of
his rarest impulses-an impulse of
generosity and kindliness-so that
to his profuse thanks he added
word of warning.
"When next my lord desires to
shoot lions let him be wise and
pass through Cairo quickly-not
lingering at the house of Sais"-
he glanced over his shoulder, and
dropped his voice to harsh
whisper-''the house of Sais-
which to him will ever be a house
of danger and maybe of deathv'
He stepped back and most
deliberately saluted, turned and
strobe into the crowd.
''Now, what did that black ras-
cal mean by that?" demanded
Dick of Crichton Hoodless, who
had met him.
"Lord knows! You overpaid
him-probably he threw his warn
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CHAPTER XXI Continued J

CHAPTER. XXI (Continued)
+ Re told her at once, almost
II blqntly. ;. ;. .,.,.,
Sais. l am no longer a free man.
There are duties" he concluded.
"Ahw
Her lids fell for a moment.
"What of me, Dick?"
He hesitated.
Her swift wits interpreted his
hesitation instantly.
"You cast me off-throw me
awayw
Her eyes blazed. There was no
sign of weakness, for tears were
not a weapon to which the dane
ing girl was prone to fly.
II have known from the begin
ming that it would be thus. For all
that l have done, the risks that I
have taken, the things that l have
suffered, | knew that in the end it
would be like this. ] knew very
well, can see in your eyes, that
you are glad-no, there is another
word-what is it, yes, relieved
that is it, you are relieved that you
have to go back now to your rank,
your nigh "osition, your great
wealth, and your pale lady of New
York"
That last startled him a little.
Sais had never mentioned Louise
Lammarsh and he had forgotten
the she must long ago have heard
from Olympic and doubtless others
of his intimate friendship with
Louise.
But Sais had spoken quietly and
he saw, with immense relief, that
she was going to take this abrupt
ending of their holiday. of their
relations, in a reasonable" way.
There would be neither furious
anger nor hysterical reproach. She
was looking at him with curious,
deep-seeing, almost calculating ex-
preston, and little pang that was
akin to pique touched him, as it
occurred to him that she could let
Kim go without grieving deeply.
Even the little spate of reproach
with which she had received his
announcement had been sardonic
rather than violent
1t bruised his vanity'a little as it
came to him that Sais did not care
much-that she was almost indif-
ferent to his going.
She sensed this queer, illogical
dissatisfaction and smiled.
II think you would be better
pleased if / were to weep and
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make you a terrible scene," she
said. "But that is not my way
I am Saisv' ~. IT,.
She made a graceful, lofty
gesture that implied a shrug of the
shoulders, even "a swapping of
finger and thumb. almost a COM
plote Indifference.
"You are deeply in my debt,
Dick" she said. "But you may
go. understand you as well as
any other woman ever will. When
you are settled in your position in.
your own country there will be
time for you to consider your debt
to me-"
She shrugged openly.
II shall do everything in my
power to repay my debt, Sais,"
he said.
eyes. you will do that" she
agreed. Her voice was sweet as
ever-out underlying the sweet
ness was a faint, steely edge of
menace.
He stared at her. In spite of
the curious, and, to him at least,
novel position, the first and most
iRsistent thought in his mind was
still of her singular beauty. One
could not escape the living, Turing
charm of it. . Even now, at
the moment of leaving her forever,
as he fully intended it to be-he
could not blind himself to that. He
knew as he looked at her that,
physically. she would have jewelled
any position in any country. And
she had wit and keen intelligence
and great courage. But that was
the whole of her white side-and
there was a dark side. He knew
that she was wholly non-moral-in
the sense that she was incapable of
seriously attaching the least i'm
portance to a question either OF
morals or of honor, save only when
it affected adversely or favorably
her personal comfort, or ends, or
desires
But he was aware that there
were many like that-one need not
travel TO Egypt to find them.
The dark side of Sais was even
more profound, more abysmal than
her moral deafness implied. There
was in hel psychology a strange,
black and remotely terrifying
capacity for intricate and fantastic
sin. He had sensed at times a
secret unholiness. 1t had flashed
out once or twice-like the sudden
flicker of the forked tongue of
serpent-indescribably sinister and
nriN niohk
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ynopsis of Preceding Chapters.

TIcK MARcHURsT. heir to an
H. English title. and his friend.
kCrichton Hoodless, arrive in
sCairo. Egypt, on their way to
khunt lions. While there Dick
sfalls in love with Sais, beauti-
Eful Egyptian dancing girl. Hood
Hess tells him that Sails is not the
tkind of girl. he should love. Dick
PRESENTS his remarks and leaves in
Anger for the girls house.
a. "A. week later; Dick sends for
WIoodless and tells him he has
Skilled ga man who insulted sails
and himself. Hoodless looks at
The body, and sees that the man
is an American disguised as an
Oriental. He secretly takes a
wallet containing letters from
the mans pocket.
Hoodless examines the letters
and discovers that the dead man
is Charles Lammarsh, an Ameri-
can, and the husband of Louise
Lammarsh. who is stopping at
their hotel. He does not tell this
to Dick. On the day they are
leaving for the hunt Dick is
much pleased when Louise Lam
marsh wishes them luck. and he
promises that he will bring a
1eopard's skin back for her.
The first night in camp one of
their servants is attacked by an
enormous leopard. In the pur-
suit the mate of the killer leaps
for Dick, and Hoodless pushes
him aside Just in time to save
him, Hoodlessis arm is badly
torn by the claws of the beast.
Shortly after. this they are
captured by band of Arabs un-
der the leadership ola renegade
Engtfshman called the Red Emir.
FL Addar. Dicks headman, tells
the Red Emir that. Sais, of old
Cairo. is in love with Dick and
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-24
BISHOP ADVOCATES INTELL|GENT FAITH
Sane People Afraid To Use Brains In Religion, He
 Tells BoStOnlanS

BOSTON, Mass, Dec. 23.-Bishop ". B. Lawrence of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of Massachusetts, today. expressed himself on the theo- the fundamentalists and modernists in the denomination. Declaring that the Christian who supports his faith by intelligence is stronger than he who thinks not. Bishop Lawrence said:
 "The Christian faith has been a potent source of the light of reason. Some timid people are afraid to use their brains in things religious. They believe in simple, emotional calls and ignorant faith. If our bodies are temples of the Holy Ghost our brains must be included"
 The bishop said that the public discussion of religious topics is not to be deplored and that 1t apparently signified a wide interest relating to the Christian faith.
 Taking as his text "In Him Was Life and the Life Was the Light of Man" Bishop Lawrence said:
 An editor of a New York daily said last week that religion is the best newspaper copy today. The question may be asked. Is it relig- ion? Is the discussion that has gone on in the last month religion% If by that word is intended the personal relation of man to God, no; but if in the word religion is included many important relations of religious thought and life, yes
 Many earnest Christians depore
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-24
WORK OF OPENING
 TUT TOMB STARTS
First Section Of The Golden Canopy Is Re-
 moved

LUXOR. Egypt, Dec. 23.-(By As sociated Press .)-The difficult task of removing the first of the three sections forming the roof of the inn mense golden canopy over King Entertainments resting place was successfully carried out this morn ing without damage. The lid proved to be far heavier than had been ina gined. In fact, the big front sec tion of it removed today is said to weight as much as one of the pom derous doors of the outer shrine.
 The inside roof of the canopy was found to be beautifully decorated with a series of five brilliantly painted hawks. with their wings fully outspread. as if to protect the monarch sleeping below. After much manipulation in the confined space at the disposal of the excavators the section of the roof was lifted out and placed on a wooden frame in the ante chamber of the tomb, where it was phographed.
 Howard Carter said today that the. work of removing the other two sec' tions of the canopy would be much delayed by the necessity of avoiding damage to the linen pail covering the second shrine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-24
PRICE IF COTTON
 HIGHER FUR WEEK
Increasing Spot Demand Is Healthy Factor-Ten Ml-
 lion Crop Predicted

NEW ORLEANS, La, Dec. H. Prices were higher throughout last week in the cotton market at the lowest, on the opening session. stand ing 0 to 35 points over the last sales of the preceding week, while at the highest they were 115 to POP points over. On the close the trading posi- tions were 92 to 1Ss points net high CT. January traded up to 35.20 cents and closed at 34.9o cents pound. More interest was taken in the new crop and October rose to 2S.35 cents. closing at 2S12 cents. In the spot department middllng gained 100 points, closing at 35 cents, against 26 cents on the close of this week last year.
 Constant reports of an increasing spot demand were the most impor- tant influences of the week, al thought the census bureau report on ginning, after 1t was digested, caused much buying, bec$use it was figured by most traders that it pointed to tota ado 6s corp p of ss fefa of s5ts S05 bales ginned to December 13 was larger than expected and caused selling furry immediately after 1t, was issued, but little later 1t was used as a buying argument.
 According to reports from the in- terior, the spot demand broadened out to embrace all grades, even the lowest characters of snaps and bellies, and, by many traders, it was considered that the entire market would go during the coming week in accord with the way the spot situ- ation continued to shape up. One argument was that the demand was mainly to fill December business, but another was that new business was coming into the market because of the small crop outlook and the scarcity which bullish trats0& pre- dict is ahead. Both English and American markets will be closed only on Tuesday of the coming week The winding up of the December po sition seems likely to affect the trad ing of the opening session, while first notice day for January, which will be Wednesday, may bring events of importance.
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such a public discussion. It is of no use to deplore; the discussion is here and will continue till the people are satisfied, and while there are many dangerous drawbacks, there is much it seems to me, to be grateful for. Is it not suggestive that millions of people, a large proportion of whom have no close relations with the church, are interested in the prob lens relating to the Christian faith.
 "There may be much that is super ficial, cheap and transient in the talk, but there is also much that is deep, real and permanent involved. The editorial comments, so far as have read them, have been thought ful. reverent and helpful. The re- porters as a whole-there may be ex- ceptions--want the facts and the true story to report to the office.
 Many people get their news from the headlines and while, as rule, the writers of headlines are correct I am not speaking of this discussion only-there are times when they do not seem to have the sense of re sponsibility which should go with that important position. One head line may make or unmake mans S reputation Untrue headlines which have no Justification in the text may sell papers for while, but in the long run the American people want the truth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-24
'LEGGERS MAKING DELIVERIES NOW
New York Getting Its Christ mas Cheer Despite Peri
 odic Dry Threat

NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-Ho- hum. The police are going to make New York dry again.
 The announcement was taken with frenzied calm by the better bootleg gers, who were calling on their trade in person with sample cases of cham . pagne, or it's substitute, and bottles of some strong fluid having the taste and smoky flavor usually associated with Scotch whisky. For the Christ mas trade the goods are wrapped in red CT white tissue paper and deco rated with seals showing Santa Claus with red conk which gives the old gentleman the appearance of a hearty, two-fisted drinking man.
 In cases where the customer is un- able to receive his bootlegger at the office, it IS no trouble at all for him logger at least was making deliv- cries to homes in the Bronx in a limousine that cost S10,000.
 Still, the police are going to make New York dry again. Inspector Ed win H. Hart made the announce sweeping down on two restaurants where liquor is said to have been found. Several walters were arrested.
 On the Jersey side, at the point where Pennsylvania beer must pass the scrutiny of prohibition agents De- fore being placed on the Hudson river ferries for New York. 150 bar rels of beer were seized.
 Along the seacoast there was small arms firing as three small boats were run down by coast guard vessels and another was intercepted by shore patrols. Two of the boats were released. Sixty-one cases of whisky was the aggregate seizure. ore of the beats was taken as a prize.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-24
HUNT FOR KORETZl PROVES PUZZLE
All Clues Have Led Up Blind Alleys And Authorities
 Are BaffIed

CHICAGO, Dec. Marlborough in- vestigation of all clues unearthed since the disappearance of Leo Ko- retz, Panama "oil bubble" blower. alleged to have swindled friends and relatives of upwards of s5,O00,0Oo, have all lead "up blind alleys and state authorities announced tonight they have nothing tangible to work on.
 While various theories have been held as to koretz's whereabouts sinceh Q dropped from sight Decem- Der 14 day before a report came back declaring oil lands and other properties of the Bayano company in Panama were myths, but no tangible clue has been found to aid author ities in their search for the missing man.
 Mrs. Koretz, questioned by Klar- kowski yesterday, expressed her will lingness to aid the authorities in their search for her missing husband and declared she would never forgive him for leaving her destitute and with her children to support.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-24
FEDERAL TROOPS CAPTURE PUEBLA
tContinued from Page one)

forces. had conference today with headquarters, during which he asked authority to appeal to military chiefs who still sustain the Obregon gov ernment in order that they may fol- low his example. which has been ap proved throughout the entire re- public.
 Gen. Romulo Figeroa reports this evening that he has occupied Puente Ixtla, Amacuzac and Zozocotla, con tinung his advance toward the capi- tai. At the hour of reporting he had passed Cuernavaca. Another column pertaining to General Figeroa's s command in combination with Gen eral Alvarado, is menacing Toluca. Gen. Enrique Estrada, in harmony with the plans of headquarters, has initiated an active campaign within his zone. He has defeated the enemy and has driven away enemy troops guarding the railway between Ira puato and Aguasoalientes. General Estrada also reports that he has cap tured two enemy groups.
 General Cardenas, commanding the eastern region of the state or Jalisco. in harmony with instruc- tions agreed upon by the council of generals, Yaatesperanza, has evacu- ated Puebla for purely strategic reasons"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-24
COKE INDUSTRY
 OF BIRMINGHAM
Continued From Page one)

Eliminating Smoke.' In discussion of the smoke problem he said;
 Health. vegetation and property all suffer by the presence of smoke, but it is almost impossible to meas ure the damage to the community in dollars and cents. The formation of fog is hastened in a smoky atmos- phere. The greater the quantity of smoke the more persistent the fogs, What sunshine there may be is less intense-dayligh is depleted. So far as the mental state is concerned, bright sunshiny days undoubtedly have a tonic effect, while dark, smoky days are spondingly de- pressing. It has been found that labor is less efficient on smoky days.
 The only industry benefited by smoke is the laundries-but you all know how soap has gone up in price and they wear no mans collar.
 AS I have said, every city has it's own smoke problem, but in Birming- ham it is perhaps more acute than in the average community, and every citizen is more or less interested h. smoke abatement. It has been esti- mated that there is as much as 250 tons of hydro carbon in the smoke screen overhanging the city daily. It is a mixture of varying propor- tions Of carbon, tarry products of coal distillation. sulphur acids and sh. Inhaled with the air we breathe it lodges in the throat and nasal passages and finer particles find lodgment in the lungs"
 Mr. Hunt went ton to say that the universal use of coke in the larger communities would do much to abolish the smoke problem, while soft coal could find it's market in smaller communities, where there is less con- gestion and consequently no smoke nuisance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-24
TOO CONSERYAT N0W, SAYS HURLEY
Nothing In Situation Which Does Not Warrant Expen-
 allure In Development
By EDWARD \. HURLEY Former Chairman sf the Shipping Board and Authority on Economies (Leased Wire to The Age-Herald)
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 CHICAGO, Dec. 23.-There is noth- ing in the business situation in this country at this time which does not warrant the expenditure by any American business man of sufficient money to expand and develop his business.
 Business in 1924 is going to be good if we make 1t good. The en- terprise and vision of great men has produced the America of today, and this is no time for the want either of enterprise or vision.
 Manufacturers and business men at this time, in my opinion, are tending to be over cautious. With European affairs in somewhat muddled con- dition, they fear for the future and it's effect on America. There has been a much lower production during the past nine months 6f 1923 than In the first three months, when manu- featuring of steel and its products was at high point of production The business pessimists point to this and claim that this denotes distinct slump.
 This is very far from true. Even as we enter 1924, the real sound do- nestle production and consumption Is as good as that of a year ago and there has been notable recent inn provement In exports. In the very first part of 1923, American manu- lecturers were benefitting by the re- suits of the invasion of the Ruhr They were producing heavily and selling their products to Japan and in other parts of the Orient-in markets hitherto served by Germany and Eng land. After March, this above fO c to normal. and since then business has been steady.
 Business is now being done sue cessfully on a national scale. This is particularly true in the middle west, and the Pacific coast is even expe- riencing boom" The fact that people are ordering in small quanti- ties may always be taken as a healthy sign.
 The condition of the farmer and his buying power are also consider ably improved He has either sold his crops for fair prices or is holding them for prospective high prices. As matter of fact, although this coun- try is so large that the question of crop failure has for many years not been taken as seriously as it should have been, rarely have we had a season where all crops have been af- fected. The general average has al ways been fairly high.
 The farmer is buying today for his immediate needs. He will buy more tomorrow; like every other class, he insists on keeping up with modern improvements and will buy more than the bare necessities as he comes nearer and nearer to the point where his buying power is equal to that of the employe in industry.
 Let manufacturers base their quo tas of sales on the normal output of their factories. and then go out and sell them. There are plenty of mar kets. If we can do as well as we did in 1923. while we were cautiously feeling our way and continually won dering as to what dire befalling would occur next. then progressive business men this year should be able to increase their business by at least