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n.n became a mere dark speck, final
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'lull plain of the depart.
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CHAPTER XXXV
The Cabin Taken.
Ma heart beating with new happi;
bess, yet conscloug of the atern duty
till confronting him, Keith Joined the
others, giving them, in a whisper, a
hurried account of Hope's release
from the cabin, and of what she had
to report.
"It's old Juan Sanchei lu the front
room, boys," he added soberly, "and j
there is ten thousand dollars reward j
out for him, dead or alive." .
Joe of the "Bar X" drew in his j
breath sharply.
"It'll sure be dead then," he mut
tered, "that cues will never be got
no other way."
They went at it in the grim silent
mnnner of the West, wasting little
time, fee ing no mercy. One by one
3 uucontcuaua slecuers were aroused,
eacn wak'ing to find a steel barrel
pressing against his forehead, and to
hear a stern voice say ominously,
"Not a move, Johnny; yes, that's a
gun; now get up quietly, and step out
here." Resistance was useless, and
the five, rendered weaponless, were
herded back toward the corral. They
all belonged to Hawley's outfit; one, a
black-whiskered surly brute Brlstoe
remembered having seen in Sheridan.
There was no time to deal with them
then, and a "Bar X" man was placed
on guard, with orders to shoot at the
lightest auspicious movement.
The Indian, then, would be guarding
the front of the house, and Sanchei
sleeping Inside. Well, the former
could be left alone; his chance of es
cape would be small enough with Fair-1
bain and Neb on the opposite- bank
Old Sanchez was the
wanted dead or alive.
(Copyright. -A. C. McClurf A Co.. 1114.) .
' well, Halchdl,' I ant going to ask
you a Question or two. and advise you
to reply just about as straight as you
know how. I am in no mood to night
for any foolishness. : Where is 'Black
Hart' Hawley?"
"How In hell should I know?"
"You do know, Just the same. Per
haps not to an inch, or a mile, but
you know near enough where he Is,
and where ho has been since you left
Sheridan."
"If I do, I'm damned if I'll tell yu."
"No? Well now, Hatched, listen to
me," and Keith's volte had in It the
click of a Ftoel trap. "You'll either
answer, and answer straight, or we'll
hang you to that cottonwood In about
live minutes. If you want a chance
for your miscrnblo life you answer
me. We have our way of treating your
kind out In this country. Sit up, yo i
brute! Now where did Hawley go aft-
"To Fort Lamed."
"After those fresh horses?"
"Yes."
"He didn't bring them to you; I
know that. Where has he been since? "
"Topeky and Leavenworth,"
"How do you know?"
"He writ me a note the boss herder
brought."
"Hand it over."
Keith took the dirty slip of l oa
the 'man reluctantly extracted frcm
his belt, and Falrbaln lit matches
while he ran his eyes hastily over the
lines. As he 'ended he crushed the
paper between hla fingers, and walked
away to the end of the corral. He
wanted to be alone, to think, to !ec!;I:
definitely upon what he ought to do.
Hawley, according to the schedule
Just read, must have left Lnrned ale:.:
Villain they1 lue UB' "-'ulci una .. j
with thu in I would be camped at the water-bole;
Friends of the Deceased and Fam
ily Gather to Pay Their Last
Sad Tributes.
From Wednesday's Dally.
Tln funeral of John Murray,
familiarly called "Jack," was held
al 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon
at the home of his father-in-law,
I,. II. Karnes. The services were
largely attended by the former
neighbors and friends of the de
ceased and was conducted by Rev.
W. L. Austin of the Methodist
church, who spoke words of com
fort to the bereaved relatives.
The music consisted of the
familiar hymns, "Jesus Lover of
My Soul," "What a Friend We
Have in Jesus" and "Hock of
Ages." which were sweetly sung
by Misses Alice Tuey and Lillian
Thompson, accompanied by Miss
Raiser with the organ. The floral
tributes were numerous and
beautiful, bearing silent witness
of the esteem and respect of the
donors for the deceased and his
est imable family.
The pall-bcarers were selected
from the M. Y. A. hdge, of which
the deceased was a member, and
were: John Corey, (lus Kopp, P.
A. McOary, William llassler,
Phil Kinnemoii and Henry Ilolh
mann. Interment was made in
Oak Hill cemetery.
The out-of-town relatives at
tending the funeral were: Mrs.
John Murray of Stanton, and
daughter, Miss Hlanche, of Oma
ha; Miles McCord and wife of
Osawaloniie, Kas.; Henry Murray
of the same place, and Mr. and
Mrs. Henry Kch of Omaha.
ulew, and anxious to make a quick
Job of it, the three entered the back
room, and, revolvers in hand, groped j
their way across to the connecting j
door. As Hope had described, this
had been securely fastened by a stout
wooden bar. Bristoe forced it from i
the sockets, not without some slight j
noise, and Keith, crouching down at
one side, lifted the latch.
"Keep down low, boys," he cau
tioned, "where he can't hit you."
With one quick push he flung the
door wide open, and a red flash lit the
room. There were two sharp reports,
the bullets crashing into the wall be
hind them, the sudden blaze of flame
revealing the front door open, and
with it the black outline of a man's
figure. Two of the men fired in in
stant response, leaping recklessly for
ward, but were as quickly left behind
in the darkness, the outer door
slammed in their faces. Outside
there was a snarl of rage, another
shot, a fierce curse in Spanish; then
Keith flung the door wide open, and
leaped down the step. As he did so
he did so he struck a body and fell
forward, his revolver knocked from
his hand. Rising to his knees, the
dim light of the stars revealed a man
already half across the stream. Sud
denly two sparks of fire leaped forth
from the blackness of the opposite
hank; the man flung up his hand, stag
gered, then went stumbling up the
stream, knee deep In water. He made
a dozen yards, reeling as though
drunk, and fell forward, face down
acrota a spit of sand. Keith stared
out at the black, motionless shape,
felt along the ground for his lost gun,
and arose to his feet. Brlstoe had
turned over the dead body at th6
foot of the steps, and was peering
down into the upturned face.
"It's the Indian," he said grimly,
"Sanchez must 'a mistook him fei
one of us, and shot the poor devil."
And Sanchez himself is out yondet
on that sandpit," and Ktlth pointed;
then lifted his voice to make It carry
across the stream. "Come on over,
Doctor, you and Neb. We've got the
rang. Bring that body out there
along with you."
T-.o "Par X" man waded out tc
help, and the three together laid the
dead Mexican outlaw on the bank, be
side the Indian he had f hot down In
his effort to escape. Keith stood for
a moment bending low to 1 -ok curi
ously into the dead face wrinkled,
scarred, still featuring cruelty, the
tliln Hps drawn back In a snarl. What
scenes of horror those eyes had gazed
upon during fifty years of crime;
what suffering of men, women, chil
dren; what deeds of rapine; what ex
amples of merciless hate. Juan
Sanchezl the very sound of the name
made the blood run cold. "Dead or
alive!" Well, they had him at last
dead; and the plainsman shuddered,
aa he turned away.
Taking Falrbaln with him and has
tily reviewing late occurrences to him,
Keith crosted over to the conal, real
izing that their work his work was
not wholly done until Hawley had
been located. With this quest In mind
hn fctrode straight to the black-bearded
giant who had guarded Hope from
Sheridan.
"What is your name?" he asked
liharply.
The man looked up ecowllng.
iltcUt'tL'.' he. answered cru.l?r.
with daybreak be expected to resume
his lonely Journey acropa the desert
to the Salt Fork. For years Keith had
lived a primitive life, and In some
ways his thought had grown primi
tive. ,Hls code of honor was that of
the border, tinged by that of the Eoutli
before the war. The antagonism exist
ing between htm and this gambler way
i personal, private, deadly not an af
! fair for any others outsiders to med
dle with. He could wait here, and
permit Hawley to be made captive;
could watch him ride unsuspectingly
Into the power of these armed mnn,
and then turn him over to the law to bo
dealt with. The very thought nause
ated him. That would be a coward's
act, leaving a stain never to be eradi
cated. No, he must meet this as
became a man, and now, now before
Hope so much as dreamed of his pur
pose aye, and before he spoke an
other word of love to Hope. He
v.hee'ed about fully decided on his
course, his duty, and met Falrbaln
face to face.
"Jack," the latter said earnestly,
"I read the note over your shoulder,
and of course I know what you mean
to do. A Southern gentleman could
not choose otherwise. But I've come
here to beg you to let me have the
chance."
"You?" surprised and curious.
"What greater claim on that ftV.ow's
life have you than I?"
The pudgy hands of the doctor
grasped the plainsman's shoulders.
"It's for Christie," he explained
brokenly. "She was the one he tried
to run away with. You you know
how I feel."
"Sure, I know," shaking the other
off, yet not roughly. "But It happen
ed to be Mls Watte he took, and so
this Is my Job, Falrbaln. Besides, I've
ent nrmther prnre to rtt'o wl h him"
He wasted little time upon prepara
tions a few brief words of lnstruc
, tlon to Brlstoe; a request to the doc
tor not to leave Hope alone; the ex
tracting of a promise from the two
"Bar X" men to return to Larned
with the prisoners. Then he roped
the best horse in the corral, saddled
and bridled him, and went Into the
cabin. She had a light burning, and
met him at the door.
"I thought you would never come,
but they told me you were unhurt"
"Not a scratch, little girl; we have
been a lucky bunch. But I have had
a great deal to look after. Now I
shall be obliged to ride ahead as far
as the water-hole, and let you come
on with the others a little later, aftei
you get breakfast. You can spare me
a few houn, can't yon?"
His tone was full of good humor,
and his lips smiling, yet somehow she
felt her heart sink, an inexplicable
fear finding expression In her eyes.
"But but why do you need to go?
Couldn't some of the others?"
"There Is a reason which I will ex
plain later," he said, more gravely.
"Surely you can trust me, Hope, and
feci that I am only doing what It
seems absolutely necessary for me to
do?" He bent down and kissed her.
"It will be only for a few hours, and
no cause for worry. Good-bye now,
until we meet to-night at the water
hole"
The east was gray with coming day
,;rht as he rode splachtng BcrosB the
ireara and up the opposite bank. She
a;rAsd him. rubblnc the Minding
The
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this
most
Card of Thanks.
undersigned lake
of extending their
(banks to those friends
ami neighborsw ho so kindly as
sisted at. the funeral of our dear
departed husband, father and
brother. Also for Hie many floral
tributes. Also to (he Woodmen,
who so kindly aided us.
Mrs. John Murray ami Familv.
Mrs. l' M. Kck.
Mrs. Miles Mclloid.
Henry Murray.
I Murray.
Karne
o desire to extend I hanks
friends and neighbors
materially aided us dur
hours in which the re-
We al
to those
who so
ing the
mains of our son and brother lay
in slale,and during I he funeral,
and also for the many floral
tokens of tribute.
I,. II. Karnes, Wife and
Daughter, Mrs. Newell.
A Snap for the Stockman.
4 ill acres in soulbeust Green
wood county, Kansas; fenced and
cross-fenced; 8(1 acres of rich
creek hollom land in cultivation,
balance linesl, nalic prairie grass
(liiucsoil). Fair 5-room house
stabling, etc. Some bearing or
chard, l.ols of line living water,
which is furnished by a large
creek which runs through north
side of ranch. Creek is skirted
with timber: cattle come oil' grass
into deep water. This is consider
ed lo be one of the best little slock
ranches in the county. School
close by; line smooth road to
town. Just. 5 1-2 miles from
ranch lo town; n nice well im
proved country all Hie way. For
quick sale 18 per acre buys this
iiO acres; no trade taken on this,
lias a mortgage of $3500 that bus
yet three years lo run. !f i i20 buys
the equity. Nothing belter for the
money, (live me to your friend if
you don't want ine, I must sell.
W. A. Nelson, Heal Estate
ltroker, Fall ltiver, (ireenwood
County, Kansas.
Saved His Wifo's Life.
"My wife would have been in
her grave today," writes O. II.
lirown, of Muscadine, Ala., "it it
had not been for Dr. King's New
Discovery. Slit? was down in her
bed, not able to get up without
help, y lie had a severe bronchial
trouble and a dreadful cough. I
got her a bottle of Dr. King's New
Discovery, and she soon began to
mend, and was well in a short
lime." Infallible for coughs and
colds, it's (he most reliable rem
edy on earth for desperate lung
trouble, hemorrhages, lagrippo,
aslhma, hay fever, croup and
whooping cough. 50c and 91.00.
Trial bottle free. Ouaranteed by
F. C. Fricke & Co.
wjien In need of typewriter
; supplies Call at the Journal office.
If
A for Axminster, of which we have Rugs of many sizes and patterns, prices
SI. 15 up to $32.40.
B for Brussels, which we have in Tapestry Brussel Rugs, room sizes: prices
S9.50 to S22.00.
B for Bissels Sweepers from $2.70 up to $4.75.
C for Carpets of excellent grade; C also Chairs Morris chairs, Dining
chairs, Youth chairs, High chairs many different styles on my floors,
and the prices are right.
D for Divans of different styles and grades in stock, at $19.50 up to $24.00.
D for Dressers of many styles and designs, at $10.50 up to $27.
for Everything in my store you will find to he of excellent quality,
for Furniture of up-to-date styles always in stock,
for Go-Carts large and small, many to select from, at S1.25 up to S14.50.
for Housefurnishings our main line.
for Iron Beds, many styles and colors to make your selection from, should
you he in need of one at $2.00 up to $23.60.
for Jardinier stands; we have them both large and small, in Golden Oak
and Early English at low prices.
for Kitchen Cabinets; of which we have a large line, from $5.75 up to $25.50.
for Lounges or rather Couches in Leather, Plush and Velour, at prices
from $9.00 up to $54.00.
M for Mattresses The Dixie Felt &. Spring, The Stearns & Foster Cotton
Felt, and others; also, Sanitary Couch Pads, at from $2.95 up to $1G.20.
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for New up-to-date furniture in stock.
for Other furniture, such as Sideboards, Buffets. China Closets, Combina
nation Book Case and desk, and Globe-Wemicke Sectional Book Cases.
for Parlor Suits, of which we have a nice line to select from at $18.00 up
to $43.00.
Q for Quality, always found in our lines. s
R for Rockers of many styles and sizes, always found on our floors.
S for Sanitary Couches, Spring Beds, Sewing Machines, Sewing Machine
Needles, Shuttles and other supplies, and Oil; also Sewing Needles in stock.
T for Tables, Dining Tables, all styles and sizes; Library Tables and Parlor
Tables. We have many styles to select from.
U for Uniform, and that is what our prices are to all cash customers, no
matter whether your purchase be large or small.
V for Volume of money invested in an up-to-date Furniture Store, therefore
a volume of business we would like to do.
w for Wardrobe, which we have to show; also the Chiffo-Wardrobe, some
thing quite new.
x for Xmas Toys and Furniture, which you certainly could select from our
excellent lines.
Y for Yes we have as complete a line of Furniture, Carpets, Rugs, etc., etc.,
as you can find, no matter where, far or near.'
Z the last letter in the Alphabet, so I must close, but sincerely hope that
we may have the pleasure of seeing many of you who read these lines,
and wishing you in advance a Merry Choistmas and a Happy New Year.
Respectfully Yours,
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Horses and Mules for Sale.
Twenty-three head of extra
good horses and mules for sale.
All are good bone, well broke and
ready for immediate service. I
wish to sell them at pivate sale,
and they may be seen at the farm
of Cilen Vallery, one and one-half
miles west of Mynard. If you are
needing any good horses or mules
call early, for they are going to bo
sold at a right price and will find
ready buyers. Frank Vallery.
fSeorge Fitzpatrick, wife and
Iwo daughters, and Miss Iterlha
Johnson, from near Murray, were
county seat visitors lasl Saturday,
coming up to do some trading and
visit with friends. Miss Add
Filzpatrick and Miss Johnson
went on to Omaha to spend the
day, returning hero In the evening
and all driving home. Mr. Fitz
palrick paid this office a pleasant
call.
Quick Returns.
I'.very business man hope sthal
the capital he invested in his busi
ness will quickly return to him,
with a good profit. In a sense
everybody is, or should be, a busi
ness man, expecting his money's
worth from every purchase and
some profit. In buying a medi
cine, for instance, you will select
one which always gives full satis
faction, in a certain kind of sick
ness, like Triner's American
Klixir of Hitler Wine in cases of
indigestion, nervousness, con
stipation and weakness. We know
from our own or from other peo
ple's experience how promptly it
acts in diseases of the stomach,
I he liver, the bowels and the
nerves. It is a dependable purifier
of the intestines and a splendid
Ionic. You will receive more than
full value of your money. It re
lieves pains, both rheumatic and
neuralgic, cramps and colic, fe
male discomfort, distress after
meals, flatulency. At drug stores
Jos, Triner, 1.1.'13-133i) So. Ash
land Ave., Chicago, III.
Through Service.
The Northwestern and Mis
souri l'acillc have about com
pleted arrangements by which
they will give through I rain serv
ice between St. Paul and Kansas,
tlil y, via Omaha. This movo pre
cedes the Rock Island's construc
tion of a new Kansas City short
line from SI. 1'aul and Des Moines
lo Kansas City, by the. purchase
and building of two short links in
Iowa.
Hogs Wanted.
I wish to buy a few hogs,
weighing not less I ban CO pounds.
Inquire at the restaurant rear of
Donat's saloon. Frank Zelopek.
For Sale.
Pedigreed Duroc-Jerscy male
pigs. V. E. Perry,
Mynard, Neb.