Evening journal., 1889-02-27

Col Given uttered the cry. The log rollers
bowed; then tremendous shout went up
that made the heavens ring, and then the
contest began
Ali such log spinning was never seen be-
fore at Crosscut. Backward, forward, with
the velocity of mill wheels the logs spun
under the feet Of both men. Now and then
particularly good movement was cheered
loudly. During the greater part of the time.
however, deep silence reigned-
Mr.. Cotton rubbed his hands and smiled
my man viii win, be congratulated him
self Hes too much for the Wolverine
Seei wasn't that a grand turnl Don't you
see, Miss Given. your champion is firing
be win lose; hurrahl"
The last shout fell from the lips of Cotton
as his man bounded into the air and landed
ON the log on which Casper Fail was per-
forming.
This move was legitimate enough, but by
this time Casper had discovered two things.
First, that he was better log roller than
the man pitted against him; second, that the
Spaniard was resolved 70 win, even at the
expense of fairness
I'm beat him here and fight kim after
ward" muttered Casper, his teeth set in
wrathful determination.
Both men were on the same log now, spin
ming it with lightning rapiditY.
"Har'
With grating cry the Spaniard left the
log, landing on another one near, while at
the same moment his ears we're saluted by
aerisive yell from the multitude on the shore
There, Mr.. Colton where's your cham
pion nowf exclaimed Nell, tapping his arm
with her hand. Did you sec thatg Casper is
the better man. Hurrah for Casper"
Pretty Nell Given Hauntcd her handker-
chief high, and it caught the eye Of Casper
who felt thrilled at the thought that she stlll
desired him TO win. CHANGING at his rival at
this moment, Casper saw that his dark face
was yellow with rage, fact that satisfied
the champion Of Crosscut that he would now
have an easy victory, for a man in rage
was apt to lose the management Of his feet in
a contest like this.
| Again the two men spun their logs rapidly.
performing various figures, first on hands
then on feet, and in these movements the two
were about evenly matched There was but
one way to win the victory. The one who
succeeded in getting his rival into the river
would be declared the champion. The Span
lard had made a legitimate attempt to do
this for Casper and failed He now changed
his tactics He ceased rolling his log and
walked toward the shore. Had he given up
the contest9 1t seemed so at first, and re-
lieyed feeling swept over Casper Fall Half
witted Jake stood close down to the water
edge and looked into the eyes Of his brothers
rival as he walked toward the land.
Look out, Casper" called Jake at the top
Of his voice. Hes comm for YEP
With an imprecation the Spaniard turned,
facing Fall, bent low and darted forward
like an arrow shot from a bow. When
within a few feet the Spaniard flung himself
into the air, expecting to plant his feet in
the breast Of his rival, as he turned COM
plete somersault 1t was a thrilling moment
| When it was over all realized that base
attempt had been made to win the victory
not in accord with the rules Of fairness.
Down and under lodged Casper Fall like
a flash, and the Spaniard went over his head.
dull thud followed, and the next instant
the Spaniard lay in the water, floating away
I without movement
A wild shout went up that rent the very
heavens Casper still kept bis log. His rival
was in the water and the victory was his,
but amid it all strange feeling visited the
young champion. He realized what had
happened, IL the others did not The Span
iard's attempt to win victory by foul means
had cost him dear. His head had come in
contact with a broomstick that held the logs
in place. Senseless, the treacherous man was
floating away to his doom One glance was
sufficient to satisfy Casper Fall Of the truth.
he plunged into the water, and, seizing his
rivals hair, dragged him TO the boom and
called for help. This was granted, and when
the silent form Of Manuel Carr was laid drir-
ping on the shore, naked dagger was found
clutched in his right hand Great was the
commotion that now ensued. After the first
shout went up over Casper Falls victory the
settlers gathered about the PROSTATE form Of
tho Spaniard.
His skull is crushed-he is deadln de
clared Col Given IN solemn tones, as be
/ made on examination.
The colonel spoke truly. Manuel Carr was
dead The dagger in his stifTened fingers was
revelation Of his terrible purpose, to win
tho contest, even at the expense OF his rivals
life
Dark looks were now cast upon Mr.. Cotton,
who essayed TO explain.
~ know Manuel Carr had served a term in
the penitentiary," be said, but / had no
thought that no would murder man If he
could not fairly beat him."
Nevertheless, the Chicago man was frowned
upon, and he found it convenient to leave
Crosscut ct an early hour 1t was sad
termination 10 the days festivities and proved
to be tho last log rolling contest in that
region.
as for Nell Given, the incident quite So
bered her. She admitted that she had iirted
with Mr.. Cotton, but it was Casper she loved,
and in good time the two were made one.
Casper Fall has proved the stuff that is in
him by forging 10 the front as a successful
lumberman. Col Given is proud Of his SON
in-law.-I. A. Merrill in Chicago Journal
Tempted to BE Actresses.
"What wonder that beautiful and clever
society woman should be strongly tempted to