Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1892-05-07

cruel cattlemen haQ harmed him IN some
way. know he'll be back now as soon
as the trouble is over"
Lieutenant" said the paymaster,
something must be done to quell the
hostilities of those cattlemen who are
causing all this trouble. What is to be
doneY'
81 have been considering that ques-
tion." said the officer, land shall make
it point to investigate the matter. I'm
less they cease their lawless course |
shall dispatch courier to Fort Scott
and call the proper authorities into
action"
The door of the ambulance was then
closed, and the officer mounted his horse
and gave the order to move forward.
Seated upon the soft cushions. half en-
veloped in buffalo robe, Fanny Riggs
by could hardly realize the sudden turn
affairs had taken. Only half hour be-
fore she had been dashing wildly across
the prairie upon the back of spirited
and bridleless horse, not knowing what
moment she might be dashed to death
upon the ground or shot by her merci-
less pursuers.
But. thanks to the splendid speed of
her horse. she had completely distanced
those who had sought to run her down,
and by one of those rare strokes of good
fortune that come but once in life
time she had been saved from death
and thrown in company with those who
would befriend and protect her,
Though the soldiers kept a sharp look
out. no sign Of the cattlemen who had
pursued her was discovered. So great
ly had they been distanced by the girl
that they had doubtless abandoned the
chase and returned to their companions
who were keeping watch over the prairie
inn.
After travelling some three or four
miles the ambulance came to halt.
Fanny looked out between the leathern
curtains and saw that they had arrived
in front of Dollhouse that stood close to
the road.
lis this your homer asked the officer.
riding up to the vehicle and addressing
the girl.
mo, sir" Fanny replied, lit is farther
on, south; but please wake the people
that live here and tell them would like
to see them few moments"
The lieutenant uttered loud "halloo,T
and in few moments man came to
the door and demanded to know what
was wanted
"a young lady wishes to see you out
here at the ambulance" replied the
lieutenant.
"All right" was the response. "'Tain't
often young lady calls on a feller in
these parts, an reckon I'll not keep her
a waitin very long"
In "a short time he came out and walked
up to the ambulance, where he was
greeted by Fanny.
ivy, it's the gal from the tavern, :"
he said, recognizing the girls voice.
Whats up, Fanny?
"Oh, it's you, is it, Mr.. Rogers?" cried
Fanny. I'm SO glad, for we are having
an awful time with the cattlemen down
at home"
"The deuce ye sayl What have they
been doin?"
EdullO gave q dISouht Va tAO III
cidents that had taken place at the inn
during the past two days.
Gee whizi" calculated the settler
"This things got ter be seen inter. I'll
git my boss an stir up the settlers at
once. I'll have the whole country up
thar on them cattlemen's heads by day
light"
THAT would be a good plan" com
mented the lieutenant. ''As soon as
those cattlemen see that they are not go
ing to have things their own way, they'll
doubtless disband and go to their
homes"
"If they don't, we'll disband EN-" re-
marked Rogers in significant tone as
he turned and hurried to the house.
The order to move forward was again
given, and Fanny felt the ambulance
roll onward. After nearly an hours
travel the vehicle again came to halt.
Fanny looked out of the coach window
but could see nothing that might oc-
casion the stop. The sound of voices
came from ahead, and glancing In that
direction Fanny could see a squad of
mounted men near the road She right
ly guessed that they were cattlemen
and it was evident that they wero aold-
ing conversation with the lieutenant.
"Why, we are right close t(As my
aome," said Fanny, as she recognized
;he spot where they had stopped. "Oh
do hope those cattlemen will let us
pass.
lit would be best for them not to at
tempt to stop us, said the paymaster
with smile.
At this the officer rode back to the
ambulance.
My home is right down there few
hundred yards ahead" said Fanny
please don't let them hurt me-
Are you sure the house just ahead u
your homer" asked the lieutenant.
why, yes; | know it Is. replied
Fanny.
That's odd" commented the officer
THE men ahead stopped as and saio
that the next house was "A pesthouse
that there were number of patients
with the smallpox confined there, ant