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.sx“<s~s‘~‘s ““““Q I V ‘ .. s$“~“~~~~x~ss~ss‘ Wm. Black, Durham. JNO. SCH L'LTZ Pumps, Curbing, Tile George Whitmore Allan Park Lad in Playful Mood Points Gun which goes off at His Aunt Ahout as narrow an escape from 2t 1 fatality as could possible he imagined } occurred at the home of Mr. Jacob Eberth. Allan Park. on Saturday afternoon last. Elmer Eberth. the 12 year-old SL)I'1,-pleed up a double bar- relled shot gun and not thinkihg it was loaded, went into the parlor where his aunt was sitting and in a playful mood started to frighten her. Swinging gun to his shoulder he let fly. and the charge wentinto the wall. just missing his aunt’s head by a nar- row margin. The lady was prostrat- ed by the event, although fortunately she was not shot. and medical aid had to be called in for her. People cannot be too careful with guns, loaded or unloaded. 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Keith, staring in that direction, failed to perceive any distant glimzz’ :â€"-r of star, and decided the night mus: he cloudy, and that time for actior come, Guided by Neb’s pipe he touched the boy on the shrmld “Knock out your ashes about lively with your f pry up the board." In spite of his siende possessed unusual strengt ertion on his part served '1‘ loosened plank sufficiently for 1‘57 purpose. Ripping a strip from ‘ e h each he managed to {111:7 the 3 :mnewhat larger, 2-1717111: ng the bone) elf so as to affmr! the necess :1 .eV ge, but even then his 911: 3 \1 «*Igut. failed to cihn start 3 5:.ikes, or crack the 113111: Some te1 cation began in the ct! er room: 73 sound of angry voices and shufflft‘: feet being plainly audible It wac (1’0 1' to Keith that they must t I" 1 ”‘E‘BJICB of a noise. and n1 111' fhr 1i 3 Hear} this could be. 01193071. 1 ”Here. Neb. take ho‘d 11:9. 21:23 bear downwput your whole weight on it, boy." ’4’ ’ ' . S ‘V . ' ‘ " "r . '5‘ ' ‘9 5'" -$ é? ' _ 1 y} :- . x .1 1' ‘ I ' . ' y 1-.- .s ‘v- ', to THE DLAIHS RANDALL DAnmsn- - . AUTHOR OF'MY LADY OF THEfiéOUTHT WHEN WILDEQHEéé WAS KING, Emfrc ILLUSTRATIONS) BY DEARBORH MELVILL- 'V \ . , r ‘( ' _. l .“ . The two flung themselves upon the end of the bench, leaping up and down so as to add weight to power. Some- thing had to give, either the stout wood of their improvised lever or else the holding of the plank. For an in- stant it seemed likely to be the for- mer; then, with a shrill screech, the long spikes, yielded and the board suddenly gave. With shoulders in- serted hem-unit, the two men‘ heaved it still blgll'l, ramming the bench be- ' low so as 1.1 leave the opening clear. This was new sufficiently ample for the passage of. a man’s body, and Keiih. hum-wing himself, discovered the 19111121 11:1 be fully four feet below. The men) instantly joined him, and they began 1-1'<'-eping about in the dark- ness, seeking? some way out. A rudely laid fowidazion of limestone along ob- structed their patch to the open air. This had l11111 laid in mortar, but of inferior 1111:1311, so that little difficult) was expe1l111ed in detaching suffi- cient to ob: :1111 hand hold. Working Lsilemtiy. not. knowing what watchers '1 might be :-‘51-1*-21dy stationed without. '1 they succeehsti in loosening enough of l {the rock to allow them to crawl . through, lying: hi‘e-atliless in the open. I . VI '1 ‘0 l 1 l 1 l l l Accustomed as they were to the darkness. they could yet see little. They were men the opposite side from the 11111.,1 with no gleam of lights visible p1zizie and sky blending to- gether into spectral dimness, with nol sound analiltfle but the continued quar- rel in the from room of the jail. Keith crept along to tl 1e end of the building from where he could perceive the lights of the town twinkling dimly through the. inn-ruse blackness. Evi- dently the rrâ€"gular evening saturnalia had not yet begun. although there was already se111hla11ce of life about the numerous saloons, and an occasional! shout puncmred the stillness. A dog? howled in the distance, and the pound- ‘ ing of swift hoofs along the trail told of fresh airivals. An hour later and the Singles tract of Carson City would be al: .3 wit .1 humant y, eager for any excitement. ready for any wild orgy, if only once turned loose. That it would be turned loose, and also di- rected, the man lying on his face in the grass felt fully assured. He smiled grimly, wishing he might behold “Black Bart’s” face when he should discover the flight or his intended vic- tims. But there was no time to lose; every moment gained. added to their chance of safety. It was d 212' 7The negro stared in the direction in- ; ”and. confused .b2, the shadows “Are those horses tied there by the blacksmith's shop ?" he asked, point- {I}; in (Copyright. c H AP TE R VI. The Escape., 'k enough for their 9111‘- 3.11 hour, the 0:13? glee-21:1 color being the red :.~';':=n.v -, pipe, even the opening in his slenderness, Keith ual strength, yet no 1;":- »art served to start :“e t sufficiently for fit '1' )mg a strip from the lagsd to‘pry the Ir'i‘fe er, arranging the 1:0“.ch 3 afford the necesswhy even then his em'm to e‘iz-her start t‘e :k the plank. Some 711- n in the other room, the 'y voices and shuffiir‘: nly audible. It was ch ‘1' they must tzzite Ii' 3 flea. and. 1173 befier ‘i' 3 V) A. C. McClurg 8: Co.. 1910.) d9! bow thrown by the dim lights. “I reck’n dey a111, .Massa Jack; I done make out io’." “Then two of them must belong to us; come Oh, boy.’ Hg ran foruard, crouching behind every chance cover and’ Keeping wen back behind the line of shacks. A Tsiight depression in the prairie helped conceal their 1110\e111ents,and neither spoke until the3 we1e crouching to- gether beside the wail of the shop. Then Neb, teeth chattering, managed to blurt out: ‘â€" “Fo’ de Lawd’s sake, yer don‘t actu- 'a.11y mean ter steal dem bosses?” Keith glanced about at the other’s dim, black shadow. “Sure not; just borrow ’em." “But. dat‘s a hangin' job in dis yere country, Massa Jack.” “Sure it is if they catch us. But we'd be strung up anyway, and we can’t be hung twice. Besides there is a chance for us with the ponies. and none at all without. An hour’s start in the sadd1e, Neb, and this bunch back here will never even find our trail; I pledge you that. Come. boy, Itay close with me." -Vug v-v..- It was the quiet, confident voice of assured command, of one satisfied with his plans, and the obedient negro, breathing hard. never dreamed of op- position; all instinct of slavery held him to the dominion of this white mas- ter. Keith leaned forward, staring at the string of deserted ponies tied to the rail. Success depended on his choice, and he could judge very little in that darkness. ‘Men were. strag- gling in along the street to their right, on foot and horseback, and the sa- loon on the corner was being well pat- ronized. A glow of light streamed forth from its windows, and there was the sound of many voices. But this narrow alley was deserted, and black. The fugitive stepped boldly forward, afraid that otherwise he might startle the ponies and thus create an alarm. Guided by a horseman’s instinct he swiftly ran his hands over the animals and made quick selection. “Here, Neh. take this fellow; lead him quietly down the bank,” and he thrust the loosened rein into the black’s hand. An instant later he had chosen his own mount, and was silently moving in the same direction, although the night there was so black that the obedient negro had already entirely Vanished. The slope of the land not only helped cover their movements. but also rendered it easy for them to find one another. Fully a hundred yards westward they met. where a gully led directly down toward the river. There was no longer need for remaining on toot, as they were a sufficient distance was no longer need for remaining on toot, as they were a sufficient distance ‘ away from the little town to feel not fear of being discovered. unless by lame drunken straggler. At Keith's command the negro climbed into hm: huddle. Both ponies were restive, but hot vicious, and after a, plunge or his. 50 test their new masters, came easily Finder control. Keith led the way, -lmovlng straight down the gully, which “gradually deepened, burying them in “its black heart, until it finally de- lbouched onto the river sands. The ‘ tous noises of the drunken town (I slowly away behind, the night W and dark. The two riders could scarcely distinguish one another as they drew rein at the edge of the waâ€" ter. To the southward there gleamr-d a. cluster of lights, marking the posi- tion of the camp of regulars. Keith drove his horse deeper into the stream and headed northward, the negro fol- lowing like a shadow. There was a ford directly opposite the cantonzneut, and another, more dangerous, and known to only a few, three miles farther up stream. Keep- ing well within the water’s edge, so as to thus completely obscure their trail, yet not daring to venture deep for fear of striking quicksand, the plains- man set his pony struggling forward. until the dim outline of the bank at his right rmd‘ered him confident that they had attained the proper point for crossing. He had been that way only once before, and realized the danger of attempting passage in such darkness, but urgent need drove‘him forward. “Follow me just as close as you can. boy,” he said sternly, “and keep both your feet out of the stirrups. If your horse goes down hang to his tail. and let him swim out." There was little enough to guide by, merely a single faint star peering out from a. rift of the clouds, but Keith’s remembrance was that the ford led straight out to the center of the stream, and then veered slightly to' ward the right. He knew the sand ridge was only used by horsemen, not being Wide enough for the safe naSS' age of wagons, but the depth of the water on either side was entirely problematical. He was taking a big chance, yet dare not wait for daylight- Summoning all his nerve and alert- ness, he urged his horse slowly 101" ward. the intelligent animal seeming- 1y comprehending the situation, and 19011118 carefiilly for. footing. The ac- tions of the animal gave the rider floater confidence, and he loosened blast-iv Paths rein. teem the you!“ THE DURHAM CHRONICLE. hat Straight Ahead of You?" Instinct to control. The latter ‘azrly crept forward, testing the sand before resting any weight upon the hoof, the negro’s mount following closely. The water was unusually high, and as thew advanced it bore down a.., ainst th V in considerable volume; then, as they veered to the right. they were con» pelled to push directly against it; weight in struggling toward ShOI‘tf. The men could see nothing but tlds solid sheet of water rushing dowla toward them from out the black void and then vanishing below. Once Keith’s horse half fell, plunging DON under, yet gaining foothold again be- fore the rider had deserted his saddle A dim darkness ahead already re- vealed the nearness of the southern bank, when Neh’s pony went down suddenly. swept fairly off its legs bi’ some fierce eddy in the stream. Keith .heard the negro‘s guttural cry, and caught a glimpse of him as the two were sent whirling down. The coiled rope of the lariat. grasped in his right hand, was hurled forth like a shot. but came back empty. Not another sound reached him; his own horse went steadily on, feeling his way, un- til he was nose against the bank, with water merely rippling about his ankles. Keith driving feet again into the stir- rups headed him down stream, wading: close in toward the shore. leaning for- ward over the pomfimel striving to see through the gloom. He had no doubt about Neb‘s pony making land. unless struck by sonw driftwood. or borne to the center oi“ the stream by the shifting force of thr current. But if Neb had failed to rcâ€" making land. unless struck by some driftwood. or borne to the center 01‘ the stream by the shifting force of thl current. But if Neb had failed to re tain his grip he might have hoe? sucked under by the surge of waters. A hundred yards below he found them, dripping and weak from the struggle. yet otherwise unhurt. There were no words spoken, but the black and white hands clasped silently, and then Neb crept back into the saddle, shivering in his wet clothes as the cool nigh: wind swept against him. Keeping; close in toward shore, yet far enough out so that the water would hide thei: trail, the fugitives toiled steadily u; stream, guided only by the black out line of the low bank upon their left. In the Sand Desert. Suddenly Keith halted, bringing his pony’s head sharply about, so that the two faced one another. The wind we;- rising, hurling clouds of sand into their eyes, and the plainsman held one hand before his face. "There’s no need of keeping up a water trail any longer," be said quiet- ly. “By all the signs we're In for a and storm by daylight, and that Will (over our tracks so the devil himself muldn’t follow them. Got a water bag, rm your saddle. “I reck’n dis am one, sah.” Keith felt of the object Neb held forth. “Yes, and a big one, too; fill It and strap it on tight; we’ve got a. long, dl‘)’ ride ahasad." t “\Vhar‘ yo' propose goin’, Massa. Jack?" Keith had ridden that hundred am fifty miles of sandy desolation before but had never been called upon t< make such a. journey as this proved tt be. He knew there was little to feal from human enemies, for they we?! riding far enough east of the Santa F< trail to be exit of the path. of raiding parties, while this desert country was shunned by Indian hunters. it. con- sisted of sand hili after sand hill, a drear waterless waste, where nothing grew, and mid the dread sameness of which a tramier could only find pass- age by the guidance of stars at night or the blazmg sun by day. To the eye mile after mile appeared exactly alike, with nothing whatever to dis- tinguish either distance or directionâ€"â€" the same drifting ridges of sand stretching forth in every direction, no summit higher than another, no sem- blance of green shrubbery, or silver sheen of running water anywhere to break the dull monotonyâ€"a vast sandy plain, devoid of life, extending to the horizon, overhung by a barren sky. They had covered ten miles of it by daybreak, their ponies traveling heari- ly, fetlock deep, but could advance no further. With the first tint of rose in the out the brooding storm burs! 11k: CHAPTER VII. on to to Kill the Fly and Save the Baby Summer complaint. which causes the death of many young children every season. is nearly always the result of germs in food. THESE ARE OFTEN CARRIED T0 TWO MEN ADRIFT sIXTY EINDIAN MAIDEN SPREADS HOURS 0N LAKE HURON TERROR AMONG HER TRIBE \Vim-tun. Ont” July 5. --,, At .wan o’clock on Monday evening. Mr. H. 1’. Murphy. lumherumxi of 'l‘uhvrmnry. in (-mnpany with :L friend. left Southampton for the Sauble. when: they intended to remain tor the night. Mr. Muzphy had just plu'cl)a>ml a gasoline launch and was on his way home. Having reached the Sauble. the. party decided to push on to Stokes Bay, but well out in- the lake the en- gine gave out and they were not sufficiently experienced to repeir it. They had neither oars nor sail and were therefore helplessly adrift. A good breeze was blowing off shore and they were carried out into the lake toward the American side and even Within sight of that shore. One of the party had a revolver and when a tug passed at some distance.“ he fired several shots but failed to amt ate tention. As the little boat neared the American shore the wind shifted to the exact opposite point of the com- Buss and it was driven back to the anadian side, On Thursday morn- ing. after having been out sixty hours without food. they were blown ashore ,on the islands at Oilphant and made : their way to Wiarton. They were in 'a. very exhausted condition. but as the ‘ weather was warm they did not sufler [from exposure. ' ’ EU photo copyngm Dy Silk Gloves, double uppes. mu lengLn :u. Duc- Call soon or you may not be able to be sulimlied St )lll {DI DI double tippes. full 19 Thread G U ) ves will pay the higl' ASH on GOODS. md G1 full immth at 250 WONMWMe The chiefs decided in council that the girl must leave the tribe at once and she has gone to Luzerne Moun~ tain, Where an uncle is engaged in basket making. Lola is described as a bright, pretty girl, who cherishes an ambition to become a teacher to her tribe. It is believed that a few clever tricks performed by her at a school entertainment gave rise to the idea that she is in league with the evil spirits. Goods. ngih at 506. we?) as alway highest ANY QUANTITY the death of many July 11th.. 191:2. Garafraxa St DURHAM I! ll