The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-01-23

that surged like molten waves through
the brains Of the hardy miners as they
toiled in the dark levels Of the noun
tains. Was it strange that the fires
that we're dying out threatened to be
rekindled?
The first day but little was said
Men seemed to walk as if in a dream,
reading in each others eyes a stern re-
solve. The strange silence resembled
the calm that precedes the deadly cy-
clone Then. as II governed by one
soul and animated by one common inn
pulse they felt rather than heard the
call. Meet to-night~ That was all.
yet when darkness came men Of sturdy
frame and iron nerve assembled at q
weil-known rendezvous All were
masked, armed with rifles and evidently
prepared for any emergency, They
seemed attracted by some strange mag
netic power. for they quickly grouped
themselves around one Of their number,
and received a few brief Instructions.
Not many were needed. for all knew the
work to be done Redfre showed signs
OF a conhagration as the band filed
down the mountain sides.
As they marched to their destination
with almost military precision, they
were Joined by others who suspected
their mission All did not approve
neither did they condemn Many were
content 10 reap any benefit that might
result. or later criticise any evil that
should follow still. they glided along
with the current. increasing that mys-
terious force that carries a mob to the
attempting OF any deed. however dar-
ing Even irail women Joined the ranks.
breathing God speed TO the masked.
trembling mob lest the self-appointed
executIoners should meet with deadly
opposition.
When the prison was reached but .it-
ne resistance. however. was offered.
iimid officials having no great desire 70
hnperil life ia a vain effort to save that
Of SO blood stained a villain. The cell
of the feion was therefore quickly
opened, mis- struggles overcome his
cowardly cries Tor mercy unheeded
He who had never spared age or sex
was beheld swinging from an extern
porized galioRs. his name never more
10 be dreaded. and his numerous vic
Tins al last avenged Judge Lynch had
proved his identity by the promptness
Of his action and the ignoring Of all
technicalities. Redhre had displayed a
consuming fire.
A feeling OF awe hushed the specta-
tors into an almost painful silence
when their eyes fell upon the horrible
sight The outlaw had not been up
braided with his crimes. or tauntcd
with his inevitable doom Irresistible
action. rather than words, proclaimed
IN unmisiakable terms that a long-suf-
fering people will finally declare that
self preservation is the first law Of
nature. Il seemed 70 say also that no
moral code viii ever close the eyes OF
an enraged mob to the value OF speedy
punishment when gait ls clearly estab-
lishcd. The value Of the lesson was
clearly visible. visible IN the ghastly
faces that peered from other cells. fear
ful OF a similar fate. A sense OF relief
came to them as they heard the master
spirit declare: 80 perish all muir
derersT followed 10 the simple COM
mand: March
Obedlent to the order the masked
assistants followed their leader. His
course was not back 70 camp, but down
into the most attractive avenue Of the
valley. Whittier was he going? The
constantly-increaalng crowd followed
In wonderment. supposing the nights
work must be ended. Soon the word
"halt! was heard. and the armed force
came to a stand before the home OF the
outlaws counsel Surprised at the inn
perative call be came forward to as
certain The cause OF the strange and
unusual visit
We have come TO execute a sen
tencer said the conspirator II such ho
could be considered. bis words falling
with painful distinctness upon the ears
OF the astonished spectators
a sentence. What sentence?' was
the puzzled inquiry
The sentence OF deathw was the
terse reply.
Upon whom" again Queried the ad-
vocate.
Upon your was returned in stn
harsher tones.
Upon me! What crime have I COM
mltted7" and the lips OF the speaker
turned slightly pale.
The crime oi being . murderer's ac-
oompiicer coolly returned the other.
"A murderer's accomplicel Whose7"
-one whom you win defend no more.
He has this night suffered the penalty
Of hia crimes"
But vas simply his counsel, en-
pioyed to defend him. came the ex-
PLANTATION.
I'VE ind no fault with that-you
we're to zee that he had a lair trial.
He had H. You know that he was
guilty" There was an impatient ring
10 the answer. that seemed 10 say. I'VE
are not here 20 argue the matter"
But vas employed 70 set him nee
and the bearing o. the lawyer implied
that was no crime