Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-09-19

was enough, and the orderly returned
almost Immediately to say they were to
proceed to the coloners quarters.
They found that officer just finishing
his breakfast, and after the necessary
introduction Chester proceeded to tell
his thrilling story, which was punctur-
ed with sundry exclamations Of "Hap
and $50" from the attentive soldier.
"Well, Mr.. Ives." he said as the for
mer ceased. pulling his gray mustache.
strictly speaking, this is no affair for
the military arm; it's job for the
sheriff. But I'll take the responsibility
and do the explaining afterward. Can
you guide us to the mouth Of the
cave"
"I'm afraid not, sir" was the reply.
1--WE were blindfolded after leaving
the cars, and made my exit by to-
tally different route, as you see," he
ended, ruefully looking down at his
shapeless garments.
II presume your water tunnel Is not
available as a base Of attack"
81 should say not" replied Ives,
"even II could find the mouth of 1t
again, which doubt"
"Do you know the locality% Colonel
Byng inquired. turning to Gallup. who
sat silently chewing a straw all this
while.
"Like a pictur bookv' was the Ia
comic reply. "Why, I was one O. the
last men to drive a pick in Bone
gulch"
"Then you're the man we want"
wis the clinching answer. "How many
men shall you need, CrosbyT
"Scuse me, Cunnel Byng" broke In
Gallup, them fellers won't be caught
asleep-not by no means. They must
be took unawares. You'll want two
squads at least."
"How many are In the gang" inQuir-
ed the lieutenant Of Ives
mot over 20. I should say. But let
me beg you to act quickly. Think Of
those poor women In the clutches Of
such mlscreantsp'
"Rely upon it. Mr.. Ives, all shall be
done that can be done, and that imme-
diately. You will accompany the troops.
I presumeT
"Most assuredlyw was the reply.
"Then in that case permit me to offer
you a mount, and while the men are
falling In you may as well refresh
yourself. From what you say there is'
ample time. "'is not yet II o'clock.
The two watchers will not begin to e1-
pect your friend Filley for three or
four hours yet, and In any event they
could not be back In Bone gulch before
sunset, as they said. 30 your people
are safe till then or even till tomorrow
morning. Dallon wants the money
more than anything else, and he won't
proceed to extremities until he Is con-
vinced there Is no hope Of getting the
ransom"
Il trust It may be as you say" said
Ives.
In less than an hour there rode forth
q little company Of mounted troopers.
seasoned fighters all Of them. number
ing exactly 20, under the command OF
Lieutenant Crosby. By his side on ei-
ther hand rode Chester Ives and Ben
Gallup. the former much refreshed aft
er bath and brush down. Thus, 1t
will be seen, the expedition numbered
Just % men.
All that day the little force rode
southwark over the hot and dusty Col.
orado trail, treadlng their tortuous
path among the foothills, piloted by
Ben Gallup. At sunset they were less
than two miles from Bone gulch. &C.
cording to Ben, but as 1t was then too
late to think Of attacking that night
the expedition proceeded to bivouac.
No fires were kindled for fear Of be-
traying their presence to any Of Jim
Dallon's pickets.
TO BE CONTINUED.