The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1892-01-23

Once arrived there. he arou> ed the
natives by relating all the exciting
events of the preceding few days. The
result was that score Of determined
men set out the next day 10 rescue TER
impcri ed compan on. Ranger Ralph.
Not trace of the scou.. IneZ, the old
hermit, or the Indian princess could be
found.
The Nodoc, had returned to their usual
camp, where they were So numerous
that journey thitEer woaid be useless.
The bandits had been dispersed or
killed and the disappointed BARREL could
learn nothing OF Despard or the SUP
viying members of the land.
All the parties 10 the recent plot of
the Desperate had mySteriously and
strangely disappeared
Itt"riy di~pirited the Young scout re-
termed 10 Miners Gulch
lie had no means Of knowing whether
mcz Tracey was Il prisoner in tn" hands
OF the Modocs or was til captive Of
ncSpard. lie inclin q 10 the latter be
lief, however. and at fast determined to
act upon it
Assuming that Desparl had escaped,
he resolved to gain trace of his whore
abouts if possible. 1t was for this rea-
had TO deal that he disguised himself.
He visited Lone Canyon, found the
tavern in ruins and the bandit strong
hold entre,y deserted. Thence he went
south, visit e all the many mining
camps along Fue! 10 River
He pretended TO be Il proSpector, but
kept d sharp lookout for some OF the
escaped outlaws.
Finally. one day, he met al a tavern a
man whom he recognized as former
member of Dcspard's band. From him
he deity learned that Despard and Dan
ton had cSCa ed the Modocs They
were to meet at Dead Mans Gully in a
few days. DeSpard was in hiding and
nanton had gone after some hidden
treasure.
That afternoon Earrci arrived a the
gully, where Il tavern that was gen
cral center fer the miners was located.
Darrell announced TO the landlord that
he intended TO remain for several days
and secured room at the tavern
That night and all the next day he
haunted the bar-room of the place,
keeping a sharp iooSout for Despard
He made many guarded Inquiries "a TO
the outlaw. hut could learn nothing deli
mite concerning him.
The noNt evening, however, an cpiS ode
occurred which indicated that his efforts
10 locate DeSpard were destined TO he
rewarded with success at last
1t was just aftc" dusk. and he was
seated in chair near the bar, when Il
stranger entered the pace
The others in the room. cngroSsed in
card paying and drinking, did not no
t!c@ him, and Iarre. himself only :
slowed Il passing glance al him. The
stranger bore a small sachci in his hand
and wore heavy sombrcr" that effect
uaily Swallowed his bearded lace.
He addressed the landlord IA low
tone. In" moment lie spoke lparr"l
started "" entity
"i'ahtoh. II" bfealhc5, cXcItedly.
lie had instant Tero-nIzed the N"i"e.
lie controlled his emotions, however,
ana listened Int"ntiE
Are Yen the landlord. ash"d the
diNslIiSr.' anton
YES.
was to meet friend here.
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Danton was cd 70 an apartment ~ the
rear "i The har-room by n" :and!ord
l)asrcl Grey waS kecniy excited. III"
MaiNoh o"t iH'1 III" ''"" tI ana re-
Hecie4 ue'piE MS enemies were '-t"F-
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Inc diNg,t'S'a stranger "a> cert 'ihly
Danton Th' man bGefiaIo he hat
named was unGoubtedty DYKE iiesPafd
Nv hat had better do?' he mHScd.
lparr"l formed Gnick reSo luton. IL"
had mad" III" acQEaintaht" OF one "i The
principal men Of the place Iii" day RE.
NO :, and had impressed II IN iaForahIy.
Ills name was Brown, and lie was an O.
oficio Sho!if Of the district
l'arr'l fastened at once e In" cabin
where he lived Briefly he I. atCd the
true object 0. hi visit TO Dead Mans
Gully. I'll" Sheriff listened Interested.
ly. He hal heard o Despard and cyi-
d@Mtl. bore him 10 friendly feel nge
"i'ou want Inc t. help you?' lie said.
"les, replied Dare.
and arrest the man"
~ once.
"On what charSe'
ram F'oo'fS ana III @
i!aN@ you an! Ife9Se>'
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