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THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 1940 .'4# AND MUNDY COPYRIGHT-by TALBOT MUNPY THE STORY CHAPTER I—Captain Carl Norwood has been sent from his native England to the Kadur River district In India, along with his indispensable manservant, Moses O'Leary, soldier of fortune. Norwood’s job is to sur vey the district to determine whether a valu able secret diamond mine belongs to the temple priests or to the ruler, the Mahara jah of Kadur. CHAPTER II—Norwood calls on the Brit ish Residency to pay his initial respects. On his way he catches a glfmpse of two women in a palace carriage, one of whom is young and beautiful. The other woman he knows to be the Maharanee of Kadur. O’Leary later tells him that the young woman is an American girl named Lynn Harding, who with her aunt, Mrs. Deborah Harding, is a guest at the palace. CHAPTER III—Mrs. Harding and Lynn, her niece, are guests at the Maharajah's palace. On a sightseeing tour Mrs. Harding sprains an ankle, and sends to the palace for aid. Prince Rundhia. handsome, spoiled nephew of the rulers, comes to her rescue and takes her back to the palace where he meets Lynn for the first time. A Bengalese doctor attends Mrs. Harding, despite her protests. Mrs. Harding and Lynn are any thing but friendly, due to the former's ex acting demands. Mrs. Harding does not like the royal family, especially Prince Run dhia, but is forced by circumstances to accept their hospitality. CHAPTER IV—At a 'banquet that night in the palace, attended by Captain Nor wood, Mrs. Harding takes one of the native doctor’s pills, and becomes violently ill. She is placed in bed and arrangements are made for Lynn to move out of the quarters with her aunt and stay with the Maharanee. CHAPTER V—That evening Prince Run dhia attempts to make love to Lynn. She is unwilling to listen to him, and at the crucial moment Norwood appears on the scene, much to Rundhia's disgust. Norwood sees her home. CHAPTER VI—O'Leary has located the secret entrance to the diamond mine which is being worked by the temple priests. He takes Norwood to the mine, where death is narrowly averted when a live cobra is thrown in Norwood’s face. Later Norwood visits the Brahmin priests, one of whom slyly slips a packet of diamonds in his pocket, unknown to Norwood. They are In tended as a bribe. CHAPTER VII—While Norwood is talking to Lynn the diamonds fall from his pocket. She notices them, and sees that he is sur {rised. Later, when Rundhia tries to make ove to her, she mentions the diamonds in order to divert his mind. She realizes it was a mistake. CHAPTER Vin—Rundhia. though cha grined bv Lynn’s attitude, is elated to hear of the diamonds. He goes immediately to the British Residency, and tells the Resident of the diamonds, accusing Norwood of tak ing a bribe. He also reveals that Lynn told him. CHAPTER IX—The Maharanee knows of the ill-feeling between Lvnn and her aunt, who has threatened to leave Lynn penni less. She offers Lynn, whom she has grown to love, a position in the palace so she will be free from her aunt. During this time Norwood has called a' the Resident’s office to tell him about the diamonds. The Resi dent, skeptical at firs', has already heard the story from Rundhia, and thinks that Norwood may be trying to "cover up.” CHAPTER X—O’Leary gets further news. He hears in the market place that Norwood has been bribed, and reports his findings to his master. Norwood is anxious for Lynn and her aunt to leave the palace, knowing Rundhia's intentions. He calls and sees Mrs. Harding and tells her she Is far too high-handed in the treatment of her niece. CHAPTER XI Moses Lafayette O’Leary sat on a box in front of Norwood's tent, less sober than he looked, and looking not so sober as he should be. Facing him sat Sergeant Stoddart, weary from a day’s work surveying the river. Norwood dismounted near the horse-line, issued sharply detailed orders about the care of his horse and strode toward the tent: “I will send for you when I want you, Stoddart. Come here, O’Leary.” Norwood’s servant removed his riding boots and produced whiskey and soda. Norwood drank. O’Leary watched him drink. Norwood light ed a cigarette, smoked half of it, and then spoke to O’Leary: “Now then. Sit down that box and begin. Omit the introduction. Tell the news.” ’T’s bad, not good, news,” said O’Leary. ‘‘Might have got some good news if I’d had more money. Good news comes expensive oftener than not. What I’m tellin’ you now, I’d tell to Father Manoel, on bended knees, and none but him and Saint Antonio to hear me. So get it first time. If I have to say it twice over, I might get muddled. I’m drunk, on account of having had to drink cheap liquor. Seeing it was your responsi bility, and none o’ mine, me being under your orders, I went gambling. Cock-fights. I lost a little money to a man who don’t know cock-fighting from puss-in-the-corner. But he’s runner for the layers of odds who’d bet you you don’t know your own name. And they’d make money do ing it. But there weren’t much news there. “Never mind the details of your bet. Tell your story.” “I betted five rupees. The insid ers are offering five to one that the Maharajah won’t live the week out. I betted he will.” “Why?” “If me and you weren’t on the job, I’d hedge. It was a woman told me why the odds are five to one he’ll die within a week. She was as drunk as a Bombay crow, and she told me who’s taking the five to one, same as I did, only for a different reason. I asked her, and she laughed like a hyena—” “Never mind what she did. What did she tell you?” “She didn’t tell me nothin’. She asked questions. If the Maharajah should die, who would come to the throne? Who owes a lakh of rupees and has promised to pay when he comes to the throne? Whose credi tors have threatened to appeal to the British Resident? Whose aunt, being angry with him, this very day refused him money with which to pay off his creditors?” “That sounds like palace gossip,” said Norwood. “-L 22-44 --u i'^orc-than th?/, W.N.U. SERVICE that’s happened in the palace,” said O’Leary. "They’re betting even money that the Maharajah will be dead by midnight tonight.” Norwood threw his cigarette away. “Go on with your story.” “It’s a string o’ questions, not a story. When they tell you a thing in plain words, 'tain’t true—ever. Here’s a question: if the heir to a throne should owe you money, and you’d get paid if he comes to the throne along o’ someone dying and the odds was five to one that the someone would die within a week wouldn’t you bet heavy against his dying, so that if he didn’t die, you’d get some money anyhow? That’s what Rundhia’s creditors are doing. If the Maharajah dies, and Rundhia comes to the throne, they’ll get paid. And if the Maharajah doesn’t die, they’ll win their bet. You get that?” “What else did you hear?” O’Leary stepped outside the tent. “You ain’t goin’ to like this one!” “Come back, you fool. Sit down. Now, tell it.” “Naming no names. Everybody says Rundhia stopped a wallop on the snout from her that kept the doctor busy for a half hour. That’s all. I didn’t hear nothing else what ever. Not enough money. I spent what I had like a paymaster-gen eral. What’s that you have in your hand?” “Get me a dog and we’ll find out. It’s some of Mrs. Harding’s food.” “There ain’t no dog in camp, bar ring that cur of Stoddart’s. Stoddart keeps him tied up, on account o’ his having bit the cook. Stoddart don’t favor the cook, he ain’t that stupid. But if the cook gets hydro phobia, we’ll all be biting one an other and—” “Bring the brute here.” “You mean the cook or Stoddart?” “The dog.” Norwood sat smoking and frown ing until O’Leary came towing the dog, at the end of a length of in sulated wire. It was a mean-looking brute with pale blue eyes, a vaga bond slink in its gait, and an insatia ble void in its belly. The sight of any kind of food excited the ani mal. He pricked his ears. Nor wood tossed him the piece of toast. He gulped it. “Hold him,” said Norwood. The dog sat there seeming to ex pect Norwood to go on feeding him. Neither Norwood nor O’Leary spoke until the dog’s attention wandered and he began to strain at the leash. “That will do. Let him go.” The dog took six strides. Then he stopped, and the toast cams forth like Jonah from the belly of the whale. “Meaning?” asked O’Leary. “Somebody wasn’t intended to die,” said Norwood. “Merely in tended to feel too ill to interfere with someone. Can you sober up? Or shall I—” “I’m sober. Forget your medi cine chest! Once was enough o’ that stuff! What do you want done? I’ll do it!” “Do you know Rundhia’s Bengali doctor?” “Sure.” “What’s he doing?” “So I needn’t be too particular?” “You will be on your absolutely best behavior.” “What you want is a miracle.” “Yes. And to produce one, if you must, you may admit that it was I who sent you to make enquiries. Get busy.” CHAPTER XII Prince Rundhia returned from his interview with the Resident charged with that mysterious sensation that can lead a genius to startling vic tory. He had tasted success. He had made a British Resident squirm. Rundhia had crossed his Rubicon. He had started something. He felt like a genius, and he looked the part now as he stepped out of his Rolls Royce at the palace front door. The Maharanee came fussing into Lynn’s bedroom: “Lynn darling, Rundhia wishes to see you. And I have told him I won’t speak to him until you forgive him.” of course. Lynn laughed: “All right. Come and hear me forgive him. It seems to me you’re more afraid of Run dhia than I am. Read this first: it’s a note from Aunty. Isn’t it per fect? Aunty is one of those people who never use more than ten words in a telegram.” The Maharanee read the note aloud: “Refuse the Maharanee’s invita tion, pack your things and come away. Deborah Harding.” “You will obey her?” “No,” Lynn answered. “I have obeyed her for the last time. May I say I have accepted your invita tion?” “Please, Lynn. Please accept it.” “Very well, let’s keep Rundhia waiting, while I write her a note.” So Lynn wrote a note to her aunt, but she did not show it to the Ma haranee. (To be continued) So What? There are no bears in Africa, no Eskimos in Iceland, no movies in Nepal, no railroads in Albania, and no icebergs in the North Pacific ocean, reveals Collier’s. POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENTS John H. Davison Republican Candidate for Probate Judge of Allen County (Subject to May Primary) John H. Davison is a popular can didate for the office of Probate Judge of Allen County. As we all know, he is one of our successful lawyers and during the years he has been practicing his profession before the local courts, he has gained a reputa tion for his brilliance, keen knowl edge of the law and his aptness at repartee. He is prominent in club and social life, and is a man ardent ly imbued with a strong sense of civic pride which he is ever ready to actively manifest in behalf of the welfare of his community. Lincoln the lawyer, provided the statesman ship which preserved the unity of this country, and it is not presuming to say that despite his greatness, Lincoln the rail-splitter, could never have been the complete statesman he was, without his professional train ing as a lawyer. Attorney Davison undoubtedly has the material of greatness, so we do not hesitate to quote his followers who predict his election and a tenure of office that will be marked with sagacity, since he too, has had the same kind of valuable, legal training. Attorney Davison is not only a good lawyer but he is a right living and right thinking man whose first thought has always been for the people and he deserves the support of all those who are interested in their community’s advancement. Arthur (art) C. Shappell Democratic Candidate for Allen Co. Commissioner (Subject to May Primary) That there will be a particularly strong campaign waged in local po litical circles in Allen County goes without saying, but there are some candidates whose position is so strong that their constituents need not worry about their candidates’ success. That strength of position is one of natural admiration and popularity rather than one obtained by political force. For example, Arthur C. Shappell who is a candidate for Allen County Commissioner. Being in politics naturally creates opposi tion but Mr. Shappell has made many friends. When the citizen who knows how to think for himself looks deep into the facts and then forms his own deductions, he will decide on voting for a candidate that has shown by actual performance that he is the kind of man best fitted for public office. By actual perform ance we refer to the manner in which he has lived his life, socially and in business. We mean the way he has treated his fellow beings and the kind of civic pride he has evinced as a citizen. Allen County knows Mr. Shanpell by these tests and like him all the more. He is therefore not only well liked but also popular. His cand.decy is a strong one and he well deserves the support of the voters, regardless of partisanship. Paul T. Landis Republican Candidate for Renomination for Prose cuting Attorney of Allen County Paul T. Landis, who so ably holds the office of Prosecuting Attorney of Allen County must cope with all the best legal ability and sometimes be pitted against a battery of these legal lights. There are some Prose cuting attorneys who adopt the policy of convicting in all cases, regardless of extenuating circumstances, their desire for personal aggrandiz.ement and political ambitions being too great to temper their views with the demands of real justice. Attorney Landis has the view point that the office is a public trust and not a machine tc lift him to dizzy heights in the political arena, using unfor tunate ones who have erred against society, as mere puppets to serve as stepping stones for his personal ad vance. If the crime is the first of fense or committed under circum stances that seem to condone it, due consideration is given by Mr. Landis. It is such fairness and humaneness that makes him so beloved and feared at the same time for the hardened offender suffers from his unmitigat ed prosecution, which is both thor ough and effective. After all, such men deserve political preferment all the more. Attorney Landis indeed well merits a place in the realm of public service and should have hearty support in his campaign. THE BLUFFTON NEWS, BLUFFTON OHIO POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENTS Harry Marshall Democratic Candidate for Allen County Treasurer (Subject to May Primary) It has always been Harry Marsh all’s first interest to see Allen Coun ty advance and progress and it has been that desire that inspired him to enter the political arena. It is a compliment to politics in general that a man of Mr. Marshall’s hign type acceded to popular request to become a candidate for the office of County Treasurer. In such an office of importance it requires the services of a man of very high caliber and ability, to give a really efficient ad ministration. But not always is a man of such high type available. Thus, Allen County may well feel gratified at the opportunity uf hav ing Mr. Marshall as a candidate and that this is true will be splendidly exemplified when the vote of the citizenry is taken. Mr. Marshall has always been an exemplary citi zen, public spirited and always alive to the needs of the community. In the office of County Treasurer he would apply those same fine prin ciples as he has done in his own personal pursuits of a private na ture, and with the same success. Allen County knows the advantages of a businesslike administration and they have been educated to the fact that any other kind of administra tion is costly and that their taxes pay that cost too. Mr. Marshall is a logical choice for County Treas urer and his large following is signi ficant. Roy E. Layton Democratic Candidate for Representative to Con gress from 4th Dist. In the lawyer may be found an ideal combination of talents. He is not only a friendly advisor in times of stress but he is competent in the capacity of the law giver especially for his understanding is that of tech nician, practioner and creator. He has seen the law at work, he under stands how laws, genial in intent, can prove banal in effect. He is, therefore, in a position to profit by the mistakes of others, less gifted in experience and training. Constantly in touch with public needs, he is es pecially prepared to give the people exactly what they want. Therefore, the candidacy of Ray E. Layton, Auglaize County attorney, for repre sentative to Congress from the 4th Dist. has been received with hearty approbation. Equipped with a sym pathetic understanding of all classes, honesty and love of justice, he will undoubtedly fill the office with dis tinction. No individual, clique or organization vzill ever be ahle to bend him to a small-sighted and selfish will. His interests are plainly of the people and it is this kind of man, kn nvn well to the voters by his actual performance, who will right fully receive their hearty support. He is one of Auglaize County’s most valued citizens and deserves consid eration of all who are interested in good government. Charles L. Mason Republican Candidate for Allen County Commissioner (Subject to May Primary) This promises to be a great poli tical campaign in the area and the forces that be are already preparing for the fray. But Charles L. Mason is a man who need not worry about his candidacy for the office of County Commissioner. With no dis respect to the other contenders for the office, he is a logical choice that is showing wide popularity on all sides. Aside from party affiliations Mr. Mason has attained to his high standing because of his ability, in herent and acquired, an ability that has proved beyond the peradventure of a doubt that he is capable of a real, businesslike administration that will show honest constructivencss, refreshingly absent from intrigue or selfishness. Mr. Mason is a man with the courage of his own convic tions, for he is a man who ccnsid ers the interests and rights of the people first and himself last, if ever he thinks of himself at all. It is such love for a community that is refreshing. Mr. Mason therefore has good reason for his large following and the esteem of his constituents and it is not at all surprising that his campaign is generally conceded as being one of the most forceful and promising of any candidate. Mr. Mason certainly merits hearty support in his campaign. POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENTS Francis W. Durbin Democratic Candidate for Congressman At Large In Allen County there is no one better known and respected than Francis W. Durbin. He has devoted some time to the interests and ad vancement of the community in which he lives and loves so well. Always a staunch disciple of the principles of the Democratic party in his politics, Mr. Durbin has proved over a period of time that there was never a more loyal advo cate in the advancement of the ten ets of that party, whenever there was an important campaign to be waged. His abilities have been re cognized more and more each year and today finds him a candidate for Congressman at large on the Demo cratic ticket, an honor and distinc tion which he deserves and will fill with distinction. Mr. Durbin is serv ing his second term as City Solicitor for Bluffton. He has also been re cently honored by Charles Sawyer of Cleveland, national Democratic com mitteeman by his selection as a delegate at large to the national convention at Chicago, an honor that has not been conferred in Allen County since 1892. He has also been endorsed by all the Democratic or ganizations of the Ohio fourth Con gressional district, for state com mitteeman for a second term, of which there are two members to be nominated. He will undoubtedly do his utmost to conserve and advance his community’s interests. Clay T. Cotterman Republican Candidate for Allen County Sheriff (Subject to May Primary) That Clay T. Cotterman’s an nounced candidacy for the office of Sheriff of Allen County is meeting with popular approval is well ex emplified on all sides by the expres sions uttered enthusiastically in his praise. We nil know the life and character of Mr. Cotterman is such as to command the commendation or everyone vitally interested in the welfare and standing of the com munity. He is not only a man of good heart but also of generous pur poses. He has never harbored malice and one usually finds a smile on nis face, a kind word on his lips and a warm clasp in his handshake and the best part is that all of these things are genuine and not affected. Mr. Cotterman has a host of friends CHEVROLETS VACUUM-POWER eas/esf of all gearshifts to operate... 80% Automatic- Onh/20% Driver ~ffort! Elrose Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Klingler, daughter Merilyn, sons Jack and Howard of Hardin county, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Nonnamaker and sons Harold and Dean of Hassen were Sunday guests at the Ami Nonna maker home. There was Holy Communion serv ices at Olive Branch, also baptismas services and reception of new mem bers Sunday morning. Callers at the Anna Koontz and A. J. Nonnamaker home Sunday evening were Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Koontz and daughter Martha. Harold Bell of Tiffin, Miss Flo Stratton and J. D. Clymer. Mrs. Albert Gossman spent Tues day afternoon of last week with Mrs. Ami Nonnamaker. N. R. Elzay was an evening caller Wednesday. Mrs. M. J. Stratton and John Rat tles are still on the sick list. A number from here attended the services held at Bluffton high school auditorium Thursday and Friday evenings. Rev. Zoller, of Detroit, was in charge. Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Stratton and daughter Flo had the following sup per guests Friday: Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Morrison of Tulsa, Okla., Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Steinman of Bluff ton, Mrs. Anna Koontz, Mrs. A. J. Nonnamaker, son Roddy and daugh ter Kaye, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Kling ler and daughters Gladys and Jean Ann, Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Stratton, son Ortho and daughter Elaine, J. D. Clymer and Jimmy Scott. Other callers in the same home during the past week were, N. R. El zay, Rev. H. D. Camp of Rawson, Raymond Tuttle, Mr. and Mrs. Haw ard Nonnamaker and sons Harold and Dean, Miss Bessie Arnold and Miss Mabel Battles, Mr. and Mrs. because he is himself a friend in the original meaning of the word, gen erous, kindly and warm hearted in his associations and in his disposi tion. He is an extremely intense man, in work or in play, and coupled with his inter.seness is a fixedness of mind and a tenacity of purpose that enables to successfully ac complish any task which he chooses to undertake. When once embarked on an undertaking, Mr. Cotterman is tireless his energy transforming him into a host, in himself, in its behalf. It is a privilege to have such a candidate in the field. HtW IO* I fftRtS dJf .. —1 PAGE SEVEN D. D. Williamson and Russell Elzay. Mrs. Luella Stauffer of Bluffton spent Monday afternoon with Mrs. Emaline Nonnamaker and Mrs. Dor otha Basinger. Mr. and Mrs. H. D. 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