Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1892-05-21

the old fort, and Lere and there the
glimpse Of blue uniform as the sol
diers moved hither and thither about
the plaza.
II won't stay here for breakfast" Dan
unused. I'm go to some place where peo-
pie are treated with respect. Then I'll
call on Captain Parker. haven't much
time to lose, for there is no telling what
may happen.
He started at brisk walk up the
street. AS he did SO Mortimer Dill
came to the door and gave great start
of surprise as he recognized the youth.
The jig is up with us, nuttered the
lawyer with an oath. Then. as he saw
Dan enter u restaurant, he turned hur-
riedly and ascended the stairs. and was
soon in Aaron Suggs' room.
What is it?' asked Suggs, glancing
at the others excited countenance,
1.-The DEVILS to pay" cried Dill. The
boy is here in town."
A fierce oath came from Suggs' lips.
What is to be done?" he asked.
1--WE must get him in our power be-
fore he has chance to spoil our plans.
said Dill a daring plan forming in his
mind.
But where is he. and how are We to
accomplish this:'
He is in restaurant up the street.
have plan for getting him out of the
way. but we must act at once.
Then Let us proceed: but first, what
is your plan?"
Briefly Dill explained his plan of &C.
ton.
Capital cried Suggs, with a series
Of approving no.ls. 1T will work like a
charm. I'll see Meg Prone and post her
while you arrange the other matters"
Then Ill ho off at once" responded
Dill. and leaving the room he hastily
| descended the stairs. When he reached
the street he paused and glanced eagerly
about him. He saw u policeman ap-
preaching, and beckonetl to him.
What is it," asked the officer as he
came up.
There is lady here who is in search
of runaway boy-her son" said Dill,
land should like to have your assistance
in capturing him. We will pay you
well for your trouble
lis the boy in town.
"Yes: but come into the house a mo-
ment." The two stepped inside the
door. Now" went on the lawyer,
what we want you to do is to arrest
the boy and deliver him into our hands
He is little violent at times, and not
| Just right up here"-and the lawyer
tapped his own forehead with his finger
land you may have trouble with him. "
~ see" replied the officer. II think
can manage him."
Very well; I'll point him out to you.
You must do the business in as quiet a
manner as possible the lawyer
slipped a roll of bills into the officer
hands-"for the poor mother is very
sensitive and wouldn't want any scene
made"
"Of course not, of course not" re-
piled the officer hastily. "Tn do the
business as quietly as possible. Where
shall bring the prisoner"
I'm have carriage in waiting here
in front of the hotel. You need not
tell the boy where you are taking him.
You can merely say that his mother is
here and you have authority to arrest
him as runaway and restore him to
his parents"
Il understand"
HE is in the restaurant up the street
yonder His name is Dan Riggsby, and
you will find him at breakfast think"
"Tn have no trouble in identifying
him."
Then wait in front of the restaurant
till you see carriage drive up to the
hotel and then bring him on"
I'm manage it and have him there on
time" and the officer withdrew.
Mortimer Dill left the hotel hurriedly,
and in short time returned with u
close carriage. AS soon as the carriage
was driven up to the hotel Aaron Suggs
and Meg Frone came out and entered it.
Just then Dan Riggsby was seen to
emerge from the restaurant. The Off
Ger approached, and laying his hand
upon the youths shoulder. he said:
"You are my prisoners"
"What do you mean" gasped Dan in
astonishment.
"Your mother is here and has given me
authority to take you in charge"
my motherl She is not herew cried
Dan. lit is some plot of those vii
lains"-
Keep your mouth shutl" said the Of
ticer in a low tone. 1T will be the
worse for you if you make any trouble. :
AS he spoke he clutched Dan roughly by
the arm and led him to the carriage
that was in waiting in front Of the ho-
tel Then, before the astonished and