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CHAPTER XIV.

Bouton was dozing by the campfire
and dreaming over the plans that had
filed his brain during the day. he was
aroused BY feeling body pushed rudely
against him, and he started up, expect
ing to find that one Of the horses had
broken his picket rope and wandered
over to the fire. Great was Bouton's
surprise at seeing before him man
with gag in his mouth and his arms
bound 1t was not till he had taken out
the gag and cut the cords that he recog.
nized in the frightened, half strangled
man before him the renegade Patch.
With an oath Bouton demanded to
know what had happened Patch gave
it as his belief that a very hot place had
broken loose.
"Sit down, man, and get your breath, "
said Bouton, laying his hand Oh Patch's
shoulder and forcing him dovn. "Sit
down and tell me all about it. Don't
speak out loud, for I've just had devil
Of time trying to quiet those two
girls"
Patch did sit down, and after time
he got his breathing under control and
told his story with considerable clear
ness, though Bouton's impatient ques-
tions prevented anything like consecu-
tive narrative.
"And Brandon rescued the doctor?'
said Bouton at length.
Eyes 1t all happened just as I told
you.
"Hist! For your life, do not speak SC
loud. Here! Follow me away from the
fire. We must speak where there is nc
danger of being overheard" D." He led
Patch to the bank of the stream and sat
down beside him under tree. "Now &c
on, but talk low, and for your life after
this tell no one the story"
Patch told his story with much detail,
nor did he neglect to give himself due
prominence. When he had concluded,
Bouton slapped him on the back
"Now, Patch, not a word Of this tc
any one Do you understand"
"You can bet your bottom dollar do.
I'm up to snuff, I un. The fellsf that
can keep a stiller tongue in his mouth
than me was born dumb"
GOOD. Now 81 and take q sleep. II
will soon be daylight.
Patch followed this advice by coiline
up where he was and going to sleep al
once, and Bouton went back to the slum'
bering fire and resumed his doing.
Sim Bliss was awake when Patch
came gasping into camp. Waiting till
Patch sat down, Sim, always ready tc
play the spy, crept softly over to a poin!
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"And you, with a memory, suggest
such thought"
"But he seems to have changed 1t
may be that he has rspented and is anx-
ious to help u.s."
anxious to help us? Have we done
anything to prevent his helping us If he
has that desire? Why should he come
here to ask what we need? Is he igno-
rant Of our wants?"
Patch came over at this juncture with
their breakfast and set it before them,
then sneaked back to place from
which he could watch, and he saw that
they left it untasted. Immediately after
breakfast Sim Bliss and his brother
drew 'Bouton to one side, and the former
said:
"Tom is going to start for Deadwood
this morning"
"What for?" asked the amazed Bou-
tpn.
"He is going to telegraph east for
more money"
"That amt bad idea We need
money very much. When will he come
back?'
"In a week or ten days"
"With the cash?'
II hope so," replied Sim.
every well, anything can do to
help him let me know. OF course he'll
have sense enough not to tell where I
am II he meets any one anxious to
know"
Tom assured Bouton that he knew
what he was about, and that he could
keep quiet tongue in the interest of
his friends. The result Of this agree
ment was that before noon Tom Bliss,
well mounted and armed, was on the
way to Deadwood
TO BE CONTINUED.
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pT There are not less that 65,000,000
telegraph messages sent in the United
States every year. The number of
telephone conversation is 750,000,0 900.
There are 2,70O central electric light
stations and 1000 isolated electric
light plants in buildings of all kinds.
These operate about 100000 arc
lights, and 100000 incandescents,
as we'll as several hundred thousand
electric motors. The electric railways
of this country reach 1000, with 49,
900 miles of track and 5000 cars. 1t
is estimated that directly and Indirect
ly some 25O,OO0 persons are interested
in electricity as their means of liveli-
hood and sustenance.
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SIT UP STRAIGHT thing is more
abominable in young person than
the habit of STOPPING, and, except
when caused by malform alton or act
ual weakness, nothing is more mex
cusable. A slouchy, STOPPING habit
of carriage always sugg ests laziness,
and often stealth and dishonesty.
Carry your head erect, expand your
chest, throw back your shoulders, or
you will never possess grace or a
commanding presence.
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Ft&&E WELDON ESTATE
BY ALFRED r.. CALHOUN.

"Here, my father, hereP The young
man ran forward, and in his great de-
light fairly lifted his father from the
saddle and folded him to his heart as II
he had been a child.
When Howard Blanchard started to
greet his father, Patch, bound though
his arms were and with a gag in hls
mouth, at once started off, the darkness
aiding his flight. Robb was away with
Black Eagle, and Louis Kyle was apris-
oner in the same hands The captain
was not long in ascertaining the exact
state Of affairs, and, though he was deep
ly panied at the loss of his young friend,
he reasoned that it would be unwise to
follow up Black Eagles party.
"This is our chance" he said "Bou-
toms party is divided, and if we hasten
to his camp we can surprise and over
power him"
"And free my daughters, said the
doctor, now fully alive to the situation
and its necessities.
"Let us mount and push on" urged
Howard
All got into the saddle, but Louis
Kyle's herders refused, one and all, to 90
into the valley.
"The danger is but little. There may
be no fighting at ALL, =" said the captain.
1--WE do lot dread the danger, " said
the leader Of the herders, tall, stern
man, 'nor 10 we shrink from battle"
"Why, then, will you not follow mer
It is but few miles to yonder fire.
eve came hither with Louis Kyle
He is our young master and our chief.
He is and ever has been near to our
hearts" said the man solemnly.
II know that, and were he here ne
would have you obey me-"
"Were he here we should obey you
without a thought of refusing. But ne
is not here, and that is why we must
70. How could we enter the valley
where dwell his mother, his father and
his sister and say to them: Louis was
taken from before our eyes by the rene
gade Indians under Black Eagle, and
we dared not follow. Louis would die
to save others, but we raised not our
hands to save him. No, Captain Bran
don, though our hearts are good to you,
we cannot remain with you Even as /
speak they may be numbering Louis
Kyle, as they would have murdered this
old man"
"And how long will you follow Black
Eagle?'' asked the perplexed captain,
who at that moment was celebrating
about accompanying the herders on what
he considered fruitless mission.
"Till we all die or rescue him, was
the heroic reply.
The other herders grunted their ap-
proval and began impatiently to gather
up their bride reins.
"Go, then, and may success follow
you. Should you meet up with Louis
Kyle, as pray you may, say that / and
my two friends will hang on Bouton's
trail till we die or have won"
The captain waved his hand, and the
herders turned and disappeared on the
trail of Black Eagle and his braves
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COURT MARTIALING AN ELEPHANT.
4 Novel Incident Of Military Life In
India.

4 Novel Incident Of Military Life In
India.
While it Is generally understood that the
elephant Is the most sagacious and inteni-
gent Of animals 1t will surprise most Amer
lean readers to learn that elephants en-
ployed in the military service In India are
sometimes court martialed and punished
Hike human offenders. Their punishment
consists in reducing the diet, In imprison-
ment or flogging, according to the nature
of their crime. For this statement we
have the word Of Captain Montague w.
Martin, late Of the British army, who
writes to the Brooklyn Eagle:
happened to be appointed member OF
court martial ordered to assemble at
Campbellpore for the purpose Of trying
| Elephant Abdul (No. 15) for causing the
death of Syce Ramboucles. This court
martial was certainly the most impressive
Zone had ever witnessed. The prisoner,
with eyes filed with tesrs, was marched
In front Of us between I'm escort composed
of No. 2 and No. elephants. Along with
them came all the witnesses. The president
of the court martial was Major Cameron,
gray haired man Of the Thirty-fourth
Hogras native infantry, who had been for
years in India. He read the charge: EEL
ephant Abdul is charged with causing the
death of Syce Ramboucles by catching him
by the legs in his trunk and beating his
brains out against the wall of the grain
hut" Abdul's guilt was proved, and the
court sentenced him to so lashes and two
years imprisonment.
When the elephant was marched back
prisoner, he roared, crying, not from grief
for having killed Ramboucles, though, but
for his own sake. He anticipated some
severe punishment, especially as he was
marched to the prison shed, where only
those who are awarded long term OF i'm
prisonment are taken.
The fogging took place three days later.
The whole battery was drawn up In a
square, IA elephants forming one side and
the noncomlnissioned officers and men the
other three sides. In the center were two
huge elephants, the prisoner Abdul and
his fogger, Lalla No. /. 1t always falls to
the senior elephants lot to inflict the pun
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"Ftre, Black Eagle, fire"
Robb, who was obeying his instructions
with fine ardor.
Changed his mindp echoed the
amazed chief.
Eyes; he wants you to keep on to
Quartz Run, where he'll meet you in the
morning, and send back the doctor by
me-"
"Are you alone?"
mo. Henry Kyle is with No."
Every we'll. Both come up and I will
give the old white man into your
charge"
The captain whispered to Louis
Kyle, whose form was much like his
misled brothers, to take charge Of the
prisoner and to shoot him down if he
attempted to play false. Without a
word the young man went on, with his
left hand grasping one of the outlaws
bound arms and his right hand clutch
ing the stock of his pistol Louis
walked boldly up to the group Of In
dams, and in the indistinct light he
ToCOSulISO tuo uOCtuI.
Here is the old white man," said
Black Eagle. II am sorry you are going
to take him back"
The doctor rode toward the two men,
and as he did so one of the Indians
horses became restless and plunged
against Louis Kyle and Font Robb. So
sudden and unexpected was the collision
that Kyle was dashed to the ground,
and with a quick bound Robb was in
among the Indians
''Fire, Black Eagle, firel We are
surrounded by Brandon's men. Hold on
to the prisonerr'
The astounded chief and his follow
ers did not know what to make Of this,
but all realized that they were in the
midst of danger, and quick as a flash
they were off their horses.
"Louis Kylel Louis'' shouted Cap
tain Brandon.
Louis had struggled to his feet from
under the flinty hoofs when Robb saw
him and called out:
'That's one of Brandon's men! Make
him prisoner and get back!"
Louis Kyle was seized and dragged
back, just as the captain realized the
situation and opened fire. In the mean
time DR.. Blanchard, unopposed, had
gone over to where his son was standing
with the herders
Howard! Howardp' he called out.
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a3tiseellansuus geadiisg.
A BLIND MANS DUEL.
Romantic Scene on the Deck of a Missis-
aII,I,l 2faaIaar.

Romantic Scene on the Deck Oh hlissie-
sippi Steamer.
1t is doubtful if any theatre ever
offered such volumes of romantic in
cident as the deck of the old-time
Mississippi steamer. In the old days
before railroads traversed the conti-
nent in every direction, and the west
was a wilderness, New Orleans was
the Mecca of travellers, and the fleet
wave.borne palaces of the inland sea
carried thousands of pleasure-seekers
to the south. 1t was then that life
was carousal, and men and women
gave themselves up to the most lavish
eDjoyments. Gaming was custom,
and courage an instinct. Men were
as prone to brawls as the sparks
to fly upwards. Conspicuous among
the fierce and rollicking habitues Of
the steamers was Captain West, no.
ted duelist. One day he engaged in
a controversy with gentleman whom
he met on deck, whom he accused o1
staring at him impertinently.
"Why do you look at me 80 intent,
ly ?" demanded the captain.
II was not looking at you," calmly
replied the stranger, his eyes mean
while fixed in a stony glare upon the
duellist's face.
"But you are, sir ]"
~ am not"
The captain turned away, but q
short time afterward he felt those
stoney eyes were again upon him and
following all his movements with pitt
less ferocity. 1t became inexpressibly
annoying, and the captain at last de-
termined to make an end of it. Step
ping up to the stranger, he inquired.
with suppressed passion:
"Can you fight as we'll as look ?"
"Perhaps so. never tried it. Place
me, however, in position, and 1 vii!
do my best"
1.-THE singular conduct of the strang
er had by this time attracted univer'
sal attention, and whispered confer
ences regarding his remarkable ap
pearance agitated little groups of per-
sons all over the boat. In q short
time, however, the vessel rounded to
at a landing for wood, and then the
parties to the impromptu duel went
ashore. The stranger was led off by
Negro servant, who seemingly picked
his way. Indeed, from the intense In
terest he was manifesting in the en-
counter, the colored servant was ap
parently more deeply interested in the
affair than his master. But the time
allotted for preliminaries was brief
and the men were speedily put in po
sition, and pistols placed in thell
hands.
The word was given, and two ring
ling reports flashed out on the air
Captain West fell pierced to the heart
The stranger stood erect, calm and
dignifed. His second rushed up tc
him
care you hurt, sir ?"
"No; how is it with my antago
mist ?"
"Can't you see? You have killed
him."
"No; I am unable to see."
"You can't see ?''
"No; I am blind"
And he was. The tragedy was 6
nine-days's wonder, and all sorts o.
rumors were rife as to the identity o.
the fatal stranger. But who he was
and whittier he went was mystery
never solved. The circumstance went
to make up an incident in the dark
and bloody memories which made ia
nous the olden time.
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CHAPTER XIII.

CHAPTER Kill
Captain Brandon did not tell Patch
and Robb what he was going to do
with them, so, as they tottered on be-
hind the horses, they felt certain that
the ropes about their waist would be
used to hang them when the next halt
was made. While the gags in their
mouths did not prevent their breathing
neither Of them could communicate with
the other, nor ask the questions that
were bursting at his sealed lips With
in an hour from the time Of starting the
party halted between Bouton's camp
and the mountains to the south. The
captain took the gag from Font Robb's
mouth and asked:
"Do you want to save your life9''
"You can bet heavy do" gasped
Robb.
"There is only one way to do it,
"Point out that way, and I'm your
man." interrupted Robb.
"You are sure that Black Eagle and
his people are coming this wayG"
. about shore, captain, " replied the
other.
"And that they will lave Dr.: Blanch-
ard with them?'
"That's bout the size Of it-at least
it looks so to me-"
IT want you to do exactly what I
command you when we meet up with
BLACK Eaole and his party"
"All right, captain I'm your man,
but I want to az this: Won't you let me
and my pard go free when you re through
with us?''
"If you do as require, Twill let you
off for the present. As soon as it is day
light propose to hang your 'pard, as
you call the renegade cuss who betrayed
hs" said the captain sternly.
A "Histr' from the front and the
sound Of hoofs attracted the captain g
attention.
'Do as I say" continued Captain
Brandon, who was still near Robb.
"That is Black Eagle and his crowdl
Shout to them to halti''
On the instant Robb called out:
"Black Eagle, stopl'
"Is that you, Robb?"
eyes"
II Thought you were on the other side
OF the valley" -.
"I was, but Bouton called me back. "
"And sent you after me?"
eyes"
"What does he want now?"
"He has changed his mind" said
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She Was an Observer.

"You have brought new sunshine into
my life" he said rapturously.
"Do you mean that?" she asked timidly.
"Of course mean it. Can you doubt
me?''
"Oh, of course, know you wouldn't in
tentionally misrepresent. But you know a
young man so often thinks a girl has
brought sunshine into his life when, in
reality, it's only moonshine."
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Hc turned and acdlkcd sloarlB back.
back to where Bouton and his gang
were grouped. When he had gone out OF
hearing, Clara, who had followed him
with her eyes, turned to her sister and
said:
"Alice, / think we might trust that
man."
Trust him?" repeated Alice
Eyes"
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they have associated in immortal
verse. of course is unknown. But
from the fact that milk and honey
unite in the human system without
painful or injurious effect, it is quite
probable that they did.
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TO BE CONTINUED.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-10-15

Mrs. o. NJ. Graves returned this week
from the Swauk mining district where
she has been for the past three months.
She brings down word that Mr.. Flodene
has struck an immense body of ore on
bis claim adjoining the Morning mine,
owned by DR.. Graves, the lowest milling
of which runs IS per ton, and from that
up to $40.
Many political speakers, clergymen,
singers, and others who use the voice ex-
cessively rely upon One Minute Cough
Cure to prevent huskiness and laryngitis.
Its value as a preventive is only equaled
by its power to afford instantaneous re-
lief. North Yakima Drug Store.
Deputy U. s. Marshal Chas. Thomp.
son returned yesterday from Spokane.
! He says he met Charley Lake, mayor of
Yakima city, who has stepped out Of
political circles and is now looking close
ly after business Of which be is a mas
ter-mixing liquid refreshments for the
inner man.
Many lives OF usefulness have been cut
short by neglect to break up an ordinary
cold. Pneumonia, bronchitis and even
consumption can be averted by the
prompt use OF One Minute Cough Cure.
North Yakima Drug Store.
John b. Catron returned this morning
from the Sound. He says Bryan and
Rogers have got cinch" and he 10 pre-
pared to call anyone down who DOESN'T
think 80.
You can buy bran new open buggy
with single harness for $50 at M. Schorn's,
corner Front and Chestnut SITS. 2l-tf
John Michaels and J. G. MacCrimmon
have gone to Easton to look after mining
properties owned by the former.
Ask Agent Graham to show you his
new campaign button which Chris Scow
brought from st. Paul.
Mems, ladies and childrens underwear
best in town for the money-at John
w. Thomas. 80
Ladies, remember that il you buy both
cloak and hat of Mrs. Gary you get big
reduction. 35
Peter Remy, father of Edward Remy,
left on Wednesday for his home in Otta-
wa, Ill.
Ben Butterworth will speak in this city
on the 10th and John B. Allen on the 22d.
The little daughter OF City Marshal
Becker is down with malarial fever.
Miss Annie Jackson is visiting Mrs. T.
w. Howell at Mabton.
James A. Gilbert is visiting the Sound
cities this week.
State Treasurer Bowen was a Yakima
guest this week.
Sheriff Dilley returned on Wednesday
from Spokane.
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The mass meeting called for the pur-
pose of considering the building Of .
wagon road to the Gold Hill district, held
on Saturday last, elected H. B. Scudder
permanent chairman and Richard Olney
secretary. A committee of six, consist
ing Of Fred Parker, Rufus Henson, Geo.
Weikel, John Viles and Mart Schichtl,
was appointed to report to the CONNER
cial club regarding the most feasible
route to the mines. Aside from this pre-
liminary work active efforts will be post
poned until after the November election.
Miles Cannon has been making gold
speeches in Kittitas county this week.
While it is generally realized that be 10
forced to confront an unsympathetic
audience, the friends OF Mr.. Cam
non claim that he is making the
most of his subject, and without any
attempt at oratory is giving one OF the
best talks heard from the gold side dur
ing the campaign. 1t is said Mr.. Cannon
is to be called to Seattle in the near fu-
ture.
Chas. Adams, whose recent injuries
deprived him of his hearing, was on the
street today. THE HERALD reporter at
tempted to converse with him but desist-
ed when informed that he couldn't hear
cannon if fred by bis side. Mr.. Adams
will either 20 to Tacoma on Monday, to
consult DIR. Wing, specialist on ear
troubles, or DR.. Wing will be summoned
here. Aside from his hearing Mr.. Adams
appears in excellent health.
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Yes, More Than That !!
line shas acewi o. all
o make Gu
o. has compns smanbe esands styles
Otter BROS. CASH DRY Goods Store

Again decision has come down from
the interior department against the
claims OF j. w. Walters, Shedrick j.
Lowe and others interested 10 the sw14
Of the sel4 OF section Is, township Is,
range is E, and the se14 OF the se14 Of
section Is, township IS, range Is E.
This is the land on which the Touring
mill is situated and comprises an all
about 80 acres. The cases were CONSOLE
dated 10 one under the title OF the N. p.
r. r. Co. VS.. John W. Walters, ct. al.
Secretary David r. Francis har just
handed down q decision sustaining the
commissioners and the local officers in
favor of the plaintiff. The defendants
will now probably ask for review and
II that fails to have the desired effect will
carry the case into the U. S. court. The
land and the improvements are valued at
about 100000 and the present holders
will make bitter fight before they will
surrender their rights. Should they lose
1t will be on technicality for Mr.. Wal
ters settled on the land before the defii-
mite location OF the Northern Pacific but
being disqualified under the homestead
and presumption laws on account Of hsv-
ing exhausted these rights he applied to
the local land Office to file under the
desert land act. His application was de-
MED, for some reason or other. and the
point where his case is weak lie that he
tailed to tender the lees or make written
notice Of his application. The contest
has now been before the interior depart
ment for about ten years.
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IN THE LOCAL REALM
4 Couple Of Reports Which are Of
Much Interest to Everybody.
PROCEEDINGS OF The COUNTY FATHERS
The hoard Makes n Levy of Taxes
for the Year, Appoints Election
Officers and Confirms Road SUI
pcrvisors-The Indian Treaty.

The county commissioners adjourned
on Friday OF last week after being in ses.
sion five days. Their work was mainly
OF routine order the most important
being the levy of taxes, the appointment
Of election officers the csnvassing Of
the vote for road supervisors and the fill
ing of the vacancies by appointment in
the districts where no elections were held.
The following is summary Of the pro-
ceedings:
ROAD SUPERVISORS ELECTED AND AMOUNT
OE TAX LEVIED.
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Treating with the Yakima India as
The commissioners appointed to treat
with the Yakima Indians for cession of
part of their reservation will be here as
soon as the negotiations are concluded
with the Indians at Fort Hall, Idaho. In