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FRIDAY, AUGUST l.
(Continued from Yesterday.)
The colonel extended his hand and
drew Kathlyn up beside him; and now
for a moment the whole affair trem
bled In the balance: Kathlyn felt her
self possessed with a wild desire to
l?ugh.
The chain of gold, representing the
betrothal, was now ordered brought
from the treasury.
The populace, outside the palace,
paving been acquainted with what war
taking place, hurst out into cheers.
The treasure room, guarded by
leopards in charge of incorruptible
keepers, was now approached by Um
balla and his captain of the guard.
Umballa presented his order on the
treasury. The leopards were driven
into their cages, and the magic door
swung open. The two gasped for
breath; for Umballa had never before
looked within. Everywhere gold and
gems; fabulous riches, enough to
make a man ten times a king.
"Highness,” whispered the captain,
"there is enough riches here to pur
chase the whole of Hind!”
As ho stared Umballa surrended to a
passing dream. Presently he shook
himself, sought the chain for which
he had come, and reluctantly stepped
out into the corridor again. He
would return soon to this door. But
for that fool of a white man who had
saved the king from the leopard, he
would have opened this door long
since. And as walked to the outer
door he thought briefly of the beauty
i f Kathlyn. She was dead, and dead
likewise was his passion for her.
Beyond the gate to the garden of
brides Ahmed and Lai Singh waited
with elephants From here they would
make the north gate, transfer to new
elephants, and leave Allaha and its
evil schemes behind. They created
no suspicion. There were many ele
phants about the palace this day. In
one of the howdahs sat Bruce, armed;
in the other, Pundita, trembling with
dread. So many tiir.ee had siva, that
evil spawn, intervened that Pundita
would r.ct believe all was well till
they had crossed the frontier.
"They will be coming soon, sahib,”
said Ahmed.
Bruce wiped the sweat from his
palms and nodded.
Now, when Umballa and his captain
of the guard departed with the be
trothal chain they did not firmly close
the outer doer, which shut off the
leopards from the main palace. The
leopards were Immediately freed and
began their prowling through the cor
ridors, snarling and growling as they
scented ilia air through which the two
men had just passed. One paused by
the doer, impatiently thrusting out a
paw. The door gave.
In the throne room the mockery of
the betrothal was gone through, and
then the calm Ramabai secretly signi
fied that the hour for escape was at
hand; for everywhere now that the
ceremony was done, vigilance would
be lax.
Immediately the high priest an
nounced that the successful candidate
would be conducted to the palace zena
na and confined there till the final
ceremonies were over.
Umballa dreamed of what he had
seen.
To Ramabai was given the exalted
honor of conducting the king and his
betrothed to their respective quarters.
Once In the private passageway to the
harem, or zenana. Ramabai threw cau
tion to the winds.
“We must go a roundabout way to
the garden of brides, which will be de
serted. Outside the gate Bruce Sahib
and Ahmed and Lai Singh await with
elephants. Once we can join them we
are safe. And in a month's time I
shall return.”
Meantime one of the leopard keep
ers rushed frantically Into the throne
room, exclaiming that the seven guar
dian leopards were at large. Even as
he spoke one of the leopards appeared
in the musicians’ balcony. The panic
which followed was not to be de
scribed A wild scramble ensued to
ward all exits.
The fugitives entered the royal
zenana Kathlyn proceeded at once
to the exit which led to the garden of
brides. There she waited for her fa
ther and Ramabai, who bad paused
by the door of one of the zenana cham
bers Between them and Kathlyn lay
the plunge.
Ramabai addressed the lady of the
zenana, telling her that If guards
should come to state that Kathlyn was
concealed In her own chamber. To
this the young woman readily agreed.
Suddenly a leopard appeared behind
the colonel and Ramabai. Kathlyn,
being first to discover the presence
of the animal, cried out a warning.
“Fly, Kit! Save yourself! lam ac
cursed!" called the colonel.
Ramabai and the young woman at
the chamber door hurriedly drew the
colonel Into the chamber arid shut
the door. The colonel struggled, but
Kamaba! held him tightly.
"We are unarmed, sahib,” he said,
"and the memsahlb never loses her
aanj.” .
The Adventures of Kathlyn
By HAROLD MAC GRATH
Illustrated by Pictures from the Moving Picture Production of the Sellg Polyscopr Co.
"Ramabai, I tell you 1 shall die here.
It is useless to attempt to aid me. I
am accursed, accursed! Kit, Kit!"
The leopard stood undecided before
the door which had closed in his face.
Then he discovered Kathlyn, fumbling
at the wicker door at the far side of
the swimming pool. There was some
thing upon which to wreak his tem
per; for all this unusual commotion
and freedom had disturbed him great
ly. Kathlyn opened the wicker door
closing it behind her. Clear headed,
as Ramabai had said, she recollected
the palanquin which had been last
to enter the garden of brides. She
ran into the garden, flew to the palan
quin just as she heard the leopard
crash through the flimsy wicker door.
She reached and entered the palanquin
not a moment too soon. She huddled
down close to the floor. The leopard
trotted round and round, snarling and
sniffing. Presently he was Joined by
another. From afar she could hear
shouting. She readily understood.
Through some carelessness the leop
ards of the treasury were at liberty,
and that of her own and her father
was in jeopardy. Just without the
garden of brides was Bruco and help,
and she dared not move.
Bruce, from his howdah, heard the
noise in the palace; female shrieks,
commands, a shot from a musket.
What in heaven's name had happened?
W r here was Kathlyn? Why did she
not appear? He fingered his revolvers.
But Ahmed signaled to him not to
stir. The knowledge of whatever had
happened must be brought to them;
on their lives they dared not go in
search of it.
“This comes from your damnable
oriental way of doing things. If I had
had my way, Umballa would be dead
and buried.”
“All in good time, sahib.”
The elephants stirred restlessly, for
the - scented the cat whom they hated.
Within the palanquin Kathlyn dared
scarcely to breathe; for outside seven
leopards prowled and sniffed and
snarled!
CHAPTER XV.
Panthers.
Crouched in the palanquin, Kathlyn
waited for the onslaught of the
leopards. Once she heard a tre
mendous scratching at the rear of her
hiding place; the palanquin tottered.
But the animal was not trying to get
inside; he was merely sharpening his
claws after the manner of his kind,
claws which were sharp enough,
heaven knew, since, regularly, once a
month the keepers filed them to needle
point.
An elephant trumpeted near by, and
Kathlyn could have wept in despair.
Outside the wall were friends, doubt
less by this time joined by her father
and Ramabai, and all wondering where
she was. She dared not call out for
fear of attracting the leopards, whose
movements she could hear constantly;
the jar l of their padded feet as they
trotted under and about the palanquin,
the sniff-sniff of tbedr wet noses, an
occasional yawning.
By and by her curiosity could not be
withstood, even though she might be
courting death. Cautiously and sound
lessly she moved the curtain which
faced the wall. A mass of heavy vines
ran from the ground to the top of this
wall. If only she could reach it; if
only she dared try! Presently the
keepers, armed with goads and ropes,
would be forthcoming, and all hope
of flight banished. Umballa, upon
close Inspection, would recognize her
despite her darkened skin and Indian
dress.
From the other window she peered.
There, in the path, were two leopards,
boxing and frolicking in play. As she
watched, always interested in the gam
bols of such animals, she noticed that
two other leopards left off prowling,
approached, sat upon their haunches,
and critically followed the friendly set
to. Then the other three, seeking di
version, sauntered into view. Kathlyn
quickened with life and hope The
seven leopards were at least half a
dozen yards away. It was but a step
to the vines sprawling over the wall.
To think that all depended upon the
handle of the palanquin door! If it
creaked she was Jost; for she would
fail into tbs hands of the keepers if
not under the merciless paws of the
cats.
But the longer she hesitated the less
time she would have. Bravely, dhen,
she tried her hand upon the door
handle and slowly but firmly turned it.
There was no sound that she could
hear. She pressed it outward with a
slow, steady movement. Fortunately
the dress of the Hindu was short,
somewhat above the ankles, and with
in her strong young body was free of
those modern contrivances known as
corsets and stays.
She sprang out, dashed for the vines,
and drew herself up rapidly. In unison
the seven leopards whirled and flew at
her. But the half dozen yards which
they had first to cover to reach the
wall saved her. Up, up, desperately,
wildly, with a nervous energy which
did far more fop anT than her natural
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strength. The cats leaped and snarled
at her heels. She went on. Beneath
her the leopards tore at the vines and
and tried to follow, one succeeding in
tearing her skirt with a desperate
slash of his paw. He lost his hold and
tumbled back among his mates.
But every' minute the vines, sturdy
as they were, threatened to come tum
bling to the ground.
Her long and lonely experiences
In the Jungle had taught her the need 1
of climbing quickly yet lightly. She
flung herself across the top of the
wall, exhausted. For the time being,
at least, she was safe. She hung there
for a few minutes till she had fully re
covered her breath. Below the
leopards were still leaping and strik
ing futilely; and even in her terror
she could not but admire their grace
and beauty. And. oddly, she recalled
the pet at home. Doubtless by this
time he had fallen back into his sav
age state.
When she dared risk it she gained a
securer position on the wall and sat
up, flinging her legs over the side of
it. She saw things in a bit of blur
at first, her heart had been called upon
so strenuously; but after a little ob
jects resumed their real shapes, and
she espied the two elephants. She
called, waving her hands.
“It is Kathlyn!” cried Bruce; for the
eyes of a lover arc always keenest.
“Kit!” shouted the colonel, who
shared the howdah with Bruce. “Kit,
hang on for a moment longer! Ah
med, to the wall!”
The colonel and Ramabai had left
the zenana by one of the windows
overlooking the passage which ran
past the garden of brides. They had
had no trouble whatever in reaching
the elephants. But the subsequent
waiting for Kathlyn had keyed them
all up to the breaking point. The pity
of it was, they dared not stir, dared
not start in search of her. Had it been
leopards only. Bruce would have made
short work of it; but it would have
been rank folly to have gone in
search of the girl. If she had been
made captive, she needed their free
dom to gain her own. Besides, the
counsel of both Ahmed and Lai Singh
was for patience.
Ahmed had the greatest faith in the
world in Kathlyn’s ability to take care
of herself. Think of what she had al
ready gone through unscathed! Kath
lyn Memsahib bore a charmed life,
and all the wild boasts oV the jungles
Rescued by the Shepherd.
of Hind could not harm her. It waa
written.
And then Bruce discovered her upon
the wall.
It took but a moment to bring the
elephant alongside; and Kathlyn
dropped down into the howdah.
"A narrow squeak, dad,” was all she
said.
“Let us get on our way,” said the
colonel, hoarsely. “And remember,
shoot to kill any man who attehnpts to
stop us. My Kit!” embracing Kathlyn.
“Perhaps the escape of the leopards Is
the luckiest thing that could have hap
pened. It will keep them all busy for
an hour or more. Since Umballa be
lieves you to be dead, he will be con
cerned about my disappearance only.
And It will be some time ere they
learn of my escape. Forward, Ahmed!
This time . .
"Don't father!” Interrupted Kath
lyn. “Perhaps we shall escape, but
none of us Is sure. Let us merely
hope. I'm so tired!"
Bruco reached over and pressed her
hand reassuringly; and the colonel
eyed him as from a new angle,
"Good!” he murmured under his
breath. "Nothing better could hap
pen. He is a man, and a tried one, I
know. Good! If once we get clear of
this hell, I shall not stand In their
way. But, Winnie, Winnie; what in
God's name will that kitten be doing
all these terrible weeks? Will she try
to find us? The first telegraph office
we reach I must cable her under no
circumstances to stir from home. Ah
med,” he said aloud, “how far are we
from the nearest telegraph station?”
(To be continued Tomorrow.)
(E AUGUSTA HERALD. AUGUSTA. GA,
THE KAISER PUBLISHES
PROCLAIM! TO THE
BERMAN NATION
Berlin (via London).—This proclamation by Emperor William to-tho
German nation was published today:
"Since the foundation of the German empire it has hern for forty
three years the object of ilie efforts of myself and my ancestors to pro
serve the peace of the world and to advance by peaefui means our
vigorous developments.
JEALOUS OF SUCCESS.
"Our adversaries, however, are jealous of Lie successor our work and
there has been latent hostility to the esnt to the west, and hevond the
seas.
"This has been borne by us till now a? we were aware of our re
sponsibility and our power
''Now, however, these adversaries wish to humiliate 11s, asking that
W'e should look on with folded arms and watch our enemies preparing
themselves for the coming attack .
"They will not suffer that we maintain our resolutie fidelity io our
ally, who is fighting for her 'position as a great power and with whose
humiliation our power and honor would equally he lost.
THE SWORD MUST DECIDE.
"So the sword must decide.
"In the midst of perfect peace the enemy surprises us. Thereffore
to arms!
“Any dallying and temporizing would ho to betrai the fatherliznd.
“do ha or not, to be is the question for the empire which otir la
thers founded. To he or not to be 1b the question for German power
and German existence.
TO LAST BREATH.
"We shall resist to the last breath of man and horse and we shall
fight mil the struggle even against a world of enemies.
“Never has Germany been subdued when she was united.
"Forward, with God, who will be with us, He was with our ances
tors-
Italy Will Support The
President’s Mediation Plan
Rome (via Paris). President. Wilson's offer of medialmqm has pro
duced an excellent effect. Italy, while admitting the great obstacles to
its success, will warmly support the proposition.
Regret is expressed at the absence of the American ambassador.
Thomas Nelson Page, ai snob a critical tl'me hut Sanictan .lay who
enjoys the fullest confidence oT those in oflTclal circles, Is doing Ills
utmost, to promote the scheme. He lias had several conversations re
garding it with the foreign minister.
Relief in Foodstuffs Are Declared
Non-Contraband
New York. —How can America lift the blockade in Its foreign trade?
Every train coming Into New York and other Atlantic ports is as
grnrating congestion of unshipped merchandise, and so far no feasible
method has been devised for sending it across the Atlantic.
If wheat and other grain were to bo declared non-contraband the
problem would bo simplified to some extent. But If Great Britain gains
control of the Atlantic she Is not al all likely to accept any fcMjggestlons
rrom he United States or any other country on the subject of exempting
wheat from the regular contraband articles.
Every dav sees the congestion become worse without any prospect of
immediate solution of the difficulties.
One thing certain Is thal all risk must he acceptable to the forolgn
buyers. Before a single consignment leaves New York, payment, will firs;
have In be made to some acceptable party abroad This done, our Inter
national bankers are confident theycan arrange the foreign exchange
transactions necessary to squaring accounts.
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A pattern of this illustration mailed
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SOUTHERN CATTLE ASS’N
MEETS AT MERIDIAN, MISS.
The Southern Cattle Association
meets at Meridian, Miss., August 12
and 13, Wednesday morning at 10
o'clock. Following is the program:
Address of Welcome on behalf of
the City of Meridian, By Hon. .1. M.
Mcßeath.
Response, by Dr. J. A. Kieman, Bir
mingham, Aia.
Address, by President Daniel K
Combs, Hickory Valley, Tenn.
The Dairy Industry, by Mr. Ed H.
Webster, editor of Hoards Dalrymun
Ft. Atkinson, Win.
Cattle as a Basis of Credit, at the
Banks, by Mr. J. M. Taylor, Port.
Gibson, Miss.
Wednesday Afternoon.
Public Sale ot Pure Shortln 1 and
Aberdonn-AngUR Cattle at tl. Fair
Grounds.
Wednesday Night.
Address by Prof C F. Curtis, direc
tor lowa Experiment Station. Ames,
lowa.
Car rule to Highland Park and
Moving Pictures.
Thursday Forenoon.
it O’clock.
The Beef Cattle Industry, by Mr
Abram llenick, general manager of
Amertcun ,horthom Breeders' Asso
ciation, Chicago. III.; Mr. Chits Gray,
American Aberdeen-Angus Breeders’
Association, Chicago III.; Mr, K. J
Klnzer, Secretary, American Hereford
Cattle Breeders' Association, Kansas
City, Mo.
The Making and Maintaining of
Pastures by Prof E R Lloyd, direr
tor of the Mississippi Experiment
Station.
Tick Eradication by Dr, Tail But
ler. editor of the Progressive Farmer.
Memphis, Term
General Business and Election of
Officers.
Thursday Afternods.
Monster barbe tte and public stria
of pure breed Hereford cattle at thf
Mississippi-Alabama Fair Grounds.
NO SOUTHERNER HE.
"Tickets," said the collector a* he
a man who looked as If he was anohor
a man who looked hs fl he was anchor
ed to his seal The man handed over
the pasteboard, which was duly Inspect
ed Then, looking around, the OOilector
said; "is there another gentleman In the
ear?''
"No.”
"Is that other poHmantesu yours,
then, too?"
"Other portmanteau?*'
"Yes. on tl# floor there by the other "
"Those,'’ said the traveler with dig
nity, “are my feet."—-Houston Chronicle
STAGES OF A CAREER.
Knleker • What luck has Hmllh had
since he graduated from 'Village?
Bockei—*He severed a connection, re.
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