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CHAPTER XV. ISLAND CONSPIRACY In the lake at Khotalghar there is an island, a low green mound. at only some fifty yards distance from the bank. with which it is connected by a fragile-look- ing bamboo bridge. A place less outwardly suited for secret meetings could not be imagined. but the little green island had another aspect. which might have been dis- covered by anyone lingering on the lake's shore one moonless night some six weeks after Leonie Valence left the Struans. A tall darlc figure. walking noise- lessly crossed the bridge, pausing at the island end. where another greyish shape crouched. Neither spoke, but the new- comer made movements with his supple brown hands. Still moving quickly and noiselessly. the tall man passed out of sight. along a narrow path. skirting the island upon the lakeward side. until he reached a narrow gap in the green slope. But pass- ing through it. the secret of the island appeared. The low hill was hollowed out into a shallow cave. the dimness lit only by hurricane-lamps set in the corners. Three persons were there already. seated upon rugs and piled cushions strewn upon the beaten-earth floor; three persons who presented strange contrasts. One was an enormously fat man with a pallld. oily face. buttoned in a tight black frock coat. Next to him. motionless as a bronze statue. sat. crosslegged, an almost naked figure. a mere skin-covered skeleton. the head skull-like in its gauntness, lit by huge dark eyes. Elfâ€"locks of greasy hair hung over the face, and a Chaplet of amber beads dangled from neck to waist. The third person in the cave was the Maharajah of Khotalghar. He looked up as the last comer en- tered, casting a quick suspicious glance around him. MONDAY. OCTOBER 33!). 1938 “All is well Meta,” the Maharajah said. Ji? “It is alsolutely safe." the Maharajah answered. "the sentry at the bridge lets no one pass without the countersign‘ and he himself is a deaf-mute." The other answered with a grunt. seating himself near the doorway. His face showed sallow and peevish with deep irritable lines from mouth to nose and scaring the low forehead. In quick succession. with the same silence and secrecy. two other men ar- rived, one. small, wiry and very dark- skinned. with heady eyes. the other. a massive erect figure. with the shoulders of a well-drilled soldier. his black beard divided in the middle and brushed back towards the ears. He seated himself beside the Maha- rajah. before speaking in a deep voice. “We are all here?" Are you sure all is safe. Maharajah CANADIAN GENERAL ELECTRIC Eyestrain Days ron BETTER LIGHI’ â€" [Erna SIGHT-USE EDISON/MAZDA By' VIOLET M. METHLEY There is one ARE HERE AGAIN “To be trusted?" the soldierly man queried curtly. “Upon my word of honour." the Maharajah answered quietly. “That should be enough." the man called Meta said grudgingly. “I trust so indeed!" The Maharajah spoke sharply. “None suggested otherwise." Meta said suikily. ”But I have no time to waste; the sooner we get to business . . . the better!" ‘fiNothing need delay us." Zindla said coldly. “The person of whom I spoke . . . Ah!" He broke off. as a slim spoke . . . Ah!" He broke off. as a slim figure entered. There was a general murmur. a quick angry exclamation from Meta. “A woman?" he cried. "What doe: this mean?" “It means that this is the new asso- ciate of whom I spoke." the Maharajah confronted the suspicion in the man‘s stare unflinchingly. “For whose good faith I answer." “That. as you say. is what you have to make certain.” she agreed. “But how‘? What would convince you?” “This is she, as you say." Leonie spoke in her quiestest voice. her Hindus- tani correct enough. if hesitatlng. “And not less faithful to the cause for the colour of her skin." “That is what we have to make cer- taln." the black-bearded soldier saic‘ with a laugh, but Leonie's eyes met and held his calmly. “When do we come to business with- out wasting time?" Meta asked. “It is important, surely, that you should be satisfied of my good faith?‘ Leonie said. “Otherwise. my presence here would be a danger.“ Suspicious glances again from the conspiratorsâ€"glances which L60nie re- turned steadily. “After all, I take the greatest risk," she said. “One woman against strong menâ€"would I not fear to play false?" ”There is no question of it.” the Maharajah interrupted. “I have ans- wered for youâ€"that should be enough.“ THE “GOVERNESS” Before his arrogance the Bengali cringed, spreading out his hands; even the soldier lost something of his defiant look. Meta spoke in a peevish whine: “I have little time to spare: I wish to present my report." “We are ready to hear." the Maha- rajah said: and Leonie leant forward. chin in hand. listening intently. 60.. Limited :oldierly mar LID Meta spoke with the vehemence of a banked-down fire breaking through in spurts of flame. told of the discontent in his district, the names given to him. the committees formed The soldier told of disafi'ection in the armyâ€"not much. he confessed with a shrug. They were like sheep. these Sepoys of toâ€"day. can raise an army. he has riches. youth and courage. A‘second Tippoo Sultanâ€"â€" Hyder Aliâ€"Aurungzebe. all these and more. since to their qualities is joined “It is true:; there is only one way to strike at England and her Empireâ€" through India. the India she has en- slaved and trodden down for nearly two centuries.” The fat man sank back on his cus- hions, puffed up by his own eloquence; Leonie said softly: A curious shadow passed over Zindia‘s face as the Bengali went on, "Trusted, and therefore the more dangerous. Amongst his own vassals he “Because there was no worthy leader.” Leonie spoke deliberately. “The princes of Delhi were weaklingsâ€"the Nana Sahib was no soldier. That was why you failed in '57â€"â€"-why you need not fail now. For all will work together under one Chieftain.” “You know our history well,“ Gus- mani said. I “I have learnt all that I could. And i one thing is plain; ;all that has ever! been needed to defeat the English isi concerted action. Things must happen 3 swiftly when the moment comes.” “Ayeâ€"~â€"but when shall we know that the moment has come to strike?" grumbled Meta. Before any other, the only one of the company who had not yet spoken ans- wered. The gaunt brown figure. who had sat so motionless. rose suddenly, stood erect with arms raised above his head. I “That was also true at the time of the Great Mutiny." Meta said. “And then, we failed . . . " The outstretched fingers moved. clicking like claws; the gigantic shadow on the cave-wall behind, c0pied each action with grotesque menace. as he spoke in hollow tones. “The time will be known. surely it will be known. Messengers . . . mes- sengers . . . blown here and there as chaff is blown. as seeds are blown over the face of the land by a bitter wind! Where the seed falls, the fruit of death will spring. red as blood, red as fire. Signs . . . signs . . . chapattis will be} carried through the land. and none will t see. who bring them. . . But whereso-‘ ever they go. men will eat of them. and . those who eat are vowed to the Cause! . . of flour and salt and water are the? Chupattis made. bread not of life. but! of death. From far away shall comel the voice of war . . . and at that sound I the white men shall flee. all save a rem- t nant. And that remnant will we drive before until the sea swallow it. When the red light of a great fire is- seen far away . . . that is the time and the season. So wait for that light . . . wait " the knowledge gained from Europe. In all ways he stands prepared." The voice died away; the fakir sank back into his old position, his eyes timed over oddly. The soldier and the Bengali question- ed him eagerly, but he told them no more. Leonie spoke broodingly. “The light. of a great fire far awayâ€" the voice of War; we are to wait for that." "These seers of visionsâ€"one can't trust them too far.” The soldier laugh- ed with bravado. “Better raise this voice of War ourselves and make sure that it is heard." “You are right." Leonie nodded, with an air of authority which this time the other conspirators seemed to accept. “If I start this fire. are you all ready “If I start this to keep it burning "You?" The s< “Yes. It might see away. Onlyâ€" not go out. It wi “You?" The soldier stared. "Yes. It might be possible. I think I see away. Onlyâ€"once lighted. it must not go out. It will need much fuel.” “By the gods it shall have it!" the soldier swore. “We will feed the blaze once it is started never fear. When may we look for it?” “Soon. I hope: that is all I can pro-- misc. Be ready. watch for the red light. as our friend said. and then perhaps you will believe that I am to be trusted. that I am one with you for Indlaâ€" against Englandi" There was a concentrated tome in yours zequires this chance Just as aces Leonie's level tones which plainly 1111- the battery and the scythe. it it is to pressed her hearers. They found no give you the servtce necessary for life. 99 Copyrighted m POW!“ ADVANCE W8. ONTARIO more to say; even the m tor mother meeting was left indefinite. In t few minutes. the company dupersed as quletly as they had assembled. leavlng Leonie and the Maharajah alone. He spoke doubtfully. ingly “Thanks. I’m g1 competent governes' gravely. . Death at Powassan 0f Geo. M. Thompson Two Sons Residing in Tim- mins (From The Powassan News; The late George M. Thompson. of whose passing brief mention was made last week. was born at, Douglas. Ont. on the 24th of May. 1870. He was brought up in that community and re- sided there until 1917. when the fum- ily moved to North Bay. and two years later to Pow-assan. where Mr. Thomp- son acquired the farm in Himsworth South. known as the Alexander home- stead. Sinc-e coming to this community, Mr. Thompson made many friends. He was a. man of strong character and pronounced convictions. but possessed of an amiable disposition and a big heart. That his neighbors had con- fidence in him was evident from. the fact that he served on the township council for several years and was a member of this year’s council. He was also very active in promoting the inâ€" terests of Powassan Agricultural So- ciety. of which he was vice-president. Mr. Thompson was an enthusiastic Or- angeman and held the highest offices within the gift of the local lodges. Forty years ago in June. Mr. Thomp- scn married Miss Minnie Lambe. of Douglas. and besides his devoted help- mate he is survived by five sons and five daughters. namely: Gordon. of Timmins; Mrs. H. Fisher (Edna) and Mrs. E. Brown (Mabel) of North Bay; Mrs. J. McGurk (Esther) of Toronto; Mrs. Lloyd Paul (Clara) Sudbury; George. of Sudbury; William of Tim- mins; John, Powassan; Douglas. of Sudbury, and Minnie. at home. There is also one brother living, William Thompson,"of Flower Station. Ont., and two sisters. Mrs. W. R. Page, North ay; and Mrs. W. R. Richardson. Cob- 5 Never think then that a vacation is‘ itime lost. A battery rests and stores. [energy when it is being recharged so' ithat it will give better service. A; Escythe that stops cutting grass in ord-i {er to be resharpened goes back to its; Ejob and does more effective work in: {less time. Even if you did not have‘ ‘ a brain that requires rest, change, and the storage of energy, that body 0! yours zequires this change just as does den Following a service at. the home on Tuesday evening conducted by the Rev. C. P. Shapt-er. «the remains were taken to Douglas for interment in the local cemetery. Old friends of younger days were permitted .to have a last look at the deceased when the casket was open- ed in the Orange Hall prior to the fu- neral which was held from the Angli- can Church. The five sons of the de- ceased acted as pail-bearers and a broth-er-in-law. Mr. W. J. Richardson. Mr. Gcssse. of North Bay. assisted in the service. Vacation is Like Recharging the Battery of a Car There is the motorist who waits un- till his car will not start some'morn- ing before he even thinks about the battery and that it needs recharging. Another motorist. finding the flywheel beginning to turn over more slowly, wisely has his battery removed and re- charged. There is still the other mot- orist who does not wait for either of these things to happen but has hrs battery recharged at regular intervals. In all three cases the battery needs recharging and the sooner or more re- gularly it is recharged. the better is the service it gives the motorist. What I have in mind at this time is vacation. Everybody needs the vaca~ tion because a vacation is just like re- charging a battery. As you know. when the battery is run down or removed from the car it cannot do any more work for that car, and during all the time it is being recharged it doesn't do the slightest amount of work, but spends all its time being stored up with energy. Thus when it is replaced in the car it can give “full” service. When you go on a real vacation. get away from the routine and sometimes dullness of your occupation. you get more than rest of body: you get rest of mind and change of scene. There is nothing tires us as does routine and nothing stimulates like change. i (by James W. Barton, MD.) 011 I’m glad you find me a verness." Leonie answered Bouts ‘Miss Ruth H. Stevens and Mr. Stewart Manley Prit~ chard Married. From the standpont of the brain the biggest factor in making a vacation valuable is a complete change of scene. whether the distance from home is five miles or five hundred. The sec- ond biggest factor in getting the most out of a vacation is to be able to do during the vacation. something you very much like to do or have always wanted to do. had you the chance. Health Booklets Available Eight health booklets by Dr. Barton are now available for readers of the to Health; Why Worry About Your Advance. They are: Eating Your Way Heart? Neurosis; The Common Cold: overweight and Underweight; Allergy or Being Sensitive to Foods and other Substances; Scourge «ganorrhoea and syphlis); How is Your Blood Pressure? These booklets may be obtained by Sending 10 Cents for each one desired. to cover cost of service and mailing. to The Bell Library. 247 West 43rd St., New York, NY. (Registered in accordance with the Copyright, Act). Wedding Saturday at Baptist Church A very charming wedding took place in the First Baptist. Church on Satur- day afternoon at 5 o’clock, when Rev. H. Slade united in marriage Ruth 'Her- na, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Stevens, and Mr. Stewart Manley Prltchard, son of Mrs. Pritchard, of Algonquin, and the late Mr. Pritchard. Many friends were present to witness the ceremony. which was performed in a church beautifully d'ecorted with mauve and yellow Chrysanthemums and fern. During, the signing of the register. Mr. Fred Bull very beautifully sang a wedding hymn. and Mrs. C. A. Remus supplied suitable wedding music at; the organ. Given bride w: for Central Press Candi” Weekly Garden-Graph The: Royal Studio Above. is the interesting picture chosen as the grand prize winner in The Ad- vance Amateur Photography Contest. Chosen for its unusual detail, this pic- ture like most prize winning prints wasâ€"DEVELOPED ANI) FINISHED by THE ROYAL STUDIO. With our wide experience in the photo graphic field we can be of assistance to you in choosing the best type of camera to use and also in the developing of your prints. Films left at our Studio before 9.30 a.m. will be ready the same evening at 6 pm. A, in marriage by her father, the as lovely in a gown of powder \Ca \"rltten by DEAN “ALLIDAY Congratulations MR. 1". A. DIBBLEE who entered the above mean". and twice a prize winner in The Advance contest. We take pleasure in congratulat- ing Mr. Dibblee for his cflorts. Home storage of cahbuges STR AW STAKEQ ls illustrated tn the Garden-graph. Pull} the plants. roots and all. and set them close together tn a shallow trench. Cov- er the roots with earth. Drlve boards or stakes into the ground as lllustrated. then lay planks across. them to form a low. shed-like cover. Bank up the sldes with earth and over the planks on top plle straw or any other mulch mateer to aid in keeplng out frost. As the cabbage heads are cup for use during the wlnter months. leave the roots tn the ground. Early next sprlng these roots wlll send up cabbage sprouts whlch are appetlzlng for salads or cold slaw. b1 u; st-yl She wore :1 Juliet cap shoulder-length embroic and matching accessorl: an arm bouquet of tea or the valley. caught wit satin ribbon. Miss Josephine Sieve! sister as maid-ofâ€"hom Muriel Bound was brj brides attendants were tired in tm rose taffet Miss Josephine Stevens attended her sister as maid-of-honcgur. and Miss Muriel Bound was bridesmaid. The brides attendants were identically at- tired in tea rose taffeta gowns, fash- ioned with a flared skirt‘ and fitted bodice. and adorned with a. short bolero jacket with short puffed sleeves trim- med with burgundy velvet. They wore calot caps of burgundy velvet, match- ing acc ssc-ries. and carried arm bou- quets of tea roses and lily of the valley. The groom was attended by his bro- ther. Mr. Elmer Pritchard. Following the ceremony, a buffet lunch was served at the home of the bride’s parents, 26 Laurier avenue. where Mrs. Stevens received the guests. attractively attired in a dinner gown of burgundy velvet with nhinestone trimming, and a corsage of white car- nations. In the evening the bride and groom received their many friends at a reception at the Hollinger Recreation hall, where dancing to the music of Andy Cangiano’s band was enjoyed by the numerous guests. The bride and groom are spending :1 few weeks at Algonquin and points south, leaving on Sunday. the bride choosing for travel a navy blue tailored suit with matching accessories. Mr. and Mrs. Pritohard' will reside in Timmins. The Fireside Club of the United Church has commenced its regular pro- gramme for the fall. the first meeting to be this evening (Monday), October 5th. The speaker at this meeting will be Mayor Bartleman. and members are all requested to be present. Meetings will be held on every first; and third Monday of the month, commencing at 8.15 p.m., the fall programme of the club to deal with civics. First Meeting for This Season of Fireside Club ROYAL STUDIO Balsam St. N., Timmins uede lace, made in Queen Anne with long leg 0‘ mutton sleeves. '01": :1 Juliet cap to match. with lei-length embroidered tulle veil. latching accessories, and carried m bouquet of tea roses and 1in valley. caught with a wide white EARTH A. TOMKINSON THE John I icere Has Leg Badly F1 actm ed in Accident on Back Road Friday Mum- Driver ls Charged After Hitting Man struck by a shunt 6.15 a. was taken to terms: from tomorrow. According to hifommiion obLnincd by Provincial Qonstablc James Wormll. Flcere was on his way to work at. Bur- falo-Ankenite mine and was walking on the left side of the road t.) face on- coming traffic. Vichoff is alleged to have turned out to pass another car on the hill and. crashed limo Ficere. who was thrown to the ground by the impact. Wedded Thursday at. Church of Nativity Rev. Fr. O‘Gorman officiated at a quiet but: attractive wedding on Thurs- day morning at 7.30 o'clock when he united in marriage. at the Church of Nativity. Jewel. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Twolan. of Calabogie, and Mr. Francis Andrew McGrath, of 'I‘im‘ mins. Miss Jewel Twolan and Mr. Frank McGrath Married. The bride who was charming in a rust coloured dress with brown acces- sories and Corsage of Talisman roses. was attended by her Sister. Miss Mary Twolan. who chose for the occasion a green ensemble with black accessories and corsage of pink roses. The groom was attended by his bro- ther. Mr. Joe McGrath. Following the ceremony. the bride and groom received their friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Young. of Hemlock St. where a. wedding din- ner was served later in the day. Barrie Examinerâ€"Fortune Magazine points out that a leading ciganette firm in the United States in 1932 slashed its advertising appropriation by 44.5 per cent.. and suffered a decline in sales of 30 per cent. from the previous year. Advertising does seem to pay. 'crmg fr he rigm equired I :2 Montg ,hat hit Mr. and Mrs. McGrath will reside at the Ellis Apartments. corner of Balsam and Fourth avenue. also to various other points in Southwestern Ontario, Buffalo and Detroit. GOING Thurs., Oct. 13, 1938 For Full Information as to Rates. Train Service. Limits, Etc. Apply to Ticket Agents T. N. O. Rly. and Nipissing Central Rly. Johl Canadian Pacific BARGAIN FA RES Back ing. Canadian Pacific TORONTO Flume. of McDanald‘s Hill. y a car on the Back Road 15 a..m. last Friday momma. ’n to St. Mary’s Hospital suf- fom a compound fracture of L leg and a head wound that two stitches. Willlam Vlchoff. zomery Ava. drlvm' of the car F‘lcem. will face an charge of Flcerrs drivm in TO Phone 417 PAGE 1k