The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-11-23

when q wolf sprang at her she struck
him over the head with the big stick.
Time and again the vehicle was at
tackled, and while the brave old negress
was battling with the mad animals in
front, the girl was welding her club
with desperation and valor.
The bed Of the vehicle was full OF
oats and hay. Tho negress struck q
match and dropped it into the dry
straw. Selling fleming bundles she
threw them among the bowling wolves.
Throw fire, Miss Choice" she shout
ed. 1--WE must jump out and run to
the house." The quick-witted girl
caught the meaning of old Polly's
words and actions and she sprang from
the flaming carriage, scattering brands
CT fire as she ran. Polly followed
close after her. They sprang through
the door of the cabin, with the yelp
ing pack at their heels. Polly quickly
barred the doors and windows.
Villains Demand Girls Signature.
For hours while the wolves howlel
the faithful old negress sat with the
white girls head against her bosom.
Over and over they wondered why they
had been brought to such place.
At dawn the question was answered.
The cabin door was forced open and
three men entered the room. One of
them was Maj. Sark and another was
Hermolingue.
After looking at them for a few
moments, while tears streamed from
her eyes, the frightened young girl
said: "Are you going to murder
ue2a
mot at ALL" said sark. ION the
contrary, we intend to treat you with
the utmost kindness, and only detain
you few days. provided you will
sign a little document"
Spare my life," said the terror
stricken young girl. Il am ready to
sign anything, If you will let us leave
this dreadful place"
ut will take us about three days to
make the deals we have in view. But
during that time you shall have every
thing, and be treated with kindness"
It was the intention Of the Villains
to secure a power Of attorney signed
ry Miss Choice for Maj. sark to act
liz her stead. They could then return
to the oil field and sell the land in
slices while the excitement was at
fever heat.
Rescued by Brother and Lover.
The robbers made no effort to con-
eeal their plot from their helpless vic
tim. Don't be downhearted." said
Hermolingue. 1--WE will leave you a
little fortune when we have harvested
few millions" He was approaching
the trembling girl with the power of
attorney in his hands. "Just sign
here. please"
The door fell with a crash and Her
molingue felt himself seized by the
collar and hurled against the wall,
Maj. Sark was thrown into the fire.
place, and the notary was knocked
senseless. 20, my brother!" shrieked
Choice. "You have saved me from be-
ing murdered"
"And, bless God. Miss Choice. here
is your sweetheart" said Polly. Here
is Mr.. Bob Warren, come to kill desc
bad men,"
"Tell us quick, Choice" shouted Sam
Bardeline, "what does all this mean?"
The girl had her arms about her
brothers neck, and while she was tell.
ing what had happened the rascals
were escaping into the woods. When
Bob Warren hal heard enough to
prove that the scoundrels had intended
to rob his sweetheart he ran out and
shot off one of Mai. Sark's ears.
The rightful heirs found no difficulty
in gaining possession Of the valuable
land and then gold began to come
their way in showers. and Bob War
rem won heart Of gold -