Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1891-06-25

are rarely unreasonable when rightly
dealt with, at once consented. Every
thing, however, for the present. l said
lis to be left in your care, until Mr.. Nor
ton can come on and prove his pro.
perty.'"
"And what of Mr.. Morton? Has hi
been informed?" asked the Colonel. "I
must be now over a month since these
events occurred. Word should have beer
sent across the country, with all neces
sary information, to Mr.. Morton. How
ever, it is competent for us to settle this
case ourselves, with the papers we have
and other evidence, so that it does not
appear to be absolutely necessary thai
Mr.. Morton should be present in person
although, of course we should all be glad
to see him; and doubtless shall hear
from him SOON" y.at
meantime, we should make an inven-
tory OF At that moment the
Colonel, who had been watching an
object in the distance, seized his field
glass and exclaimed, "Yes, it is as |
thought, an Indian runner! Carson,
sheriff, or whatever name or title you
choose, is it not one of the runners you
sent on to Mr.. Morton?"
SIT is, said Carson, looking sharply,
sand | fear some evil tidings."
AS the runner came up the sheriff soon
learned the cause of this unexpected APP
pearance. The man who had shot the
Indian and the woman had made his es-
cape! The runner had seen him, and
had returned to put the Indians on his
trail at once, and prevent his reaching
Mr.. Morton. The other runner, how
ever, had hurried on and would give, if
possible, timely warning.
How true is the old adage that we
hate those whom we injure. For it
seemed the only object of this escaped
desperate was to take the life of the
man whom he had so deeply wronged.
& Is it not little strange" said the
Colonel, "that no Indians have thus far
appeared in pursuit."
They may be far on their way ERE
this; it is no evidence that they are not
because this runner did not meet them.''
Every true, sheriff. And l am re-
minded that my servant, Catawaba,
brought me an arrow which he picked
up some days since on what appeared to
be the trail of a body of Indians, the
head of which pointed in the direction
which any such body would naturally
take in travelling from the place the
woman was killed to California. Fur
thermore, an Indian woman's gewgaw
was tied to the arrow, and there was a
stain of blood upon it,
"A party of avengers, Colonel, must
have left that arrow there for pur-
pose," said the sheriff." (which we need
not stop to discuss. However, we will
have this runner return with letter,
which we will at once prepare, for Mr..
Morton, giving him an account of all
that concerns him so much and also the
disposition of the property captured,
which we will leave for safety in the
hands of one whom we know so we'll.
This is Mr.. Griffin's wish, and it is NINE"
elf it must be so l will give my re-
cept for saddle, saddle-bags, and belt
on which see Henry Morton's name"
The healthful excitement, to one like
Colonel Shelton. incident to the stirring
events just recorded seemed to give for
lime new lease of life. He was espec-
ally happy to serve Mrs. Morton, in
guarding faithfully the property COM
nitted to his care, the loss of which had
caused so much misunder-
standing and distress. AS the weeks.
however, rolled on his old malady re-
;urned. No tidings came. There was
Nothing to rouse him to exertion but
The routine of quiet life on the ranch.
His "buckskin'' companions only came
and went at long intervals. In vain he
rebuked himself for indulging in de-
spondency. In vain he rode out and in
spected his cattle, his horses and mules.
He thought of an old gray-headed her.
nit who declared he found comparative
health in hating all he once knew, and
the colonel sea- ched every corner of his
own heart for some enemy. He could
find not one. He found only something
beautiful-but the form had vanished !!
There came time when he to all ap
pearance died!
1t was with difficulty that funeral
ceremonies were from time to time de-
layed. Meantime every restorative
known to the medical art at hand was
applied.
Ode Colonel breathes," said the col
ored servant. 81 hear inn"
There was also degree of warmth in
the body. A special remedy known to
the Catawbas, was applied, and the pres
sure about the heart and head was re-
moved.
To the establishment of all Colonel
Paul Shelton opened his eyes.
"The crisis is passed." exclaimed the
physician. There is hope" And
here are letters from two buckskin
friends!"
The Colonel smiled! 1t was indeed a
wonderful case of so called Suspended
animation! In the course of week the
patient was able to sit up, and even walk
about his room. His recovery from this
time was rapid, and ere long he began to
take an interest in the affairs of his ranch.
His physician felt that, with proper
care, the Colonel was beyond danger.
Being fond of the saddle, he gained
daily in strength. His appetite was
good. His old friends came to see him
again. Sitting one day in the broad
veranda of his house, which was filled
with many comforts for so wild region,
his ever faithful servant brought his
mail, which reached him only once a
month. He took in hand San Fran
cisco paper, and among the prominent
headings read the words:
Fearful Tragedy" He saw the
name of Morton, and also that of his
former partner in business. The Colonel
was much affected. On reading the ac-
count, it appeared that Mr.. Morton had
gone with small marty to HINT a large