Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-18

and was entitled to my one-eyed point OF
view; but then, he remarked to the jury
that the witness was well known to nave
such a defective vision with regard TO cows
that the evidence was tarnlshed on the
point at issue.
Judge" says I, this is a court of jus
tice, and I'd like to see everybody getting
a fair show. Now, as Judge, you re sure
incorruptibe and righteous
Come to the point says Sprynkes-
But" says l. ''if Judge Sprynkes finds
that the late Mr.. Ryan met his death In a
fair duel with Balshannon-then--
'Well?'
"Then there's citizen named Mr..
Snrynkes who's apt to be reminded by the
Ryan estate that he owes heap OF money:
On that we had considerable rough mousse,
until the Judge called the meeting to order
Then he remarked, sort of casual, that he
knew a citizen named Sprynkes VINO was
apt to shoot at sight when he met up win
a certain notorious horse thief caled Chalk-
eye Davis.
So nv evidence for Jim was set aside, L
was pitched out of the court, and for the
next few days had to keep a wary eye on
Citizen Sprynkes. He was an awful poor
sDortsman and mostly always missed; but
once I got a bullet through my hat. AFTER
ward Mr. Sprynkes admitted to his friends
that he preferred q reStful landscape and
a less bracng climate beyond the range of
my guns-so Ire pulled out for Yuma, and
saw his kind face no more.
Now | don't want to say anything I'M
kind about Judge Sprynkes or his jury, or
his witnesses, in that inquest on MIR. Ryan;
but for Jin's sake it is needful to point
ont some facts which were remarkable. OF
the people who stayed in the Sepulchre'
saloon to attend the gun fight, eight We're
unable to testify, being dead, three because
thew had gone to hospital, two because
they we're engaged elsewhere at La Morita,
and one which is me, on account of de-
feotiye vision OF the rest, the most part
lit out from Grave City. and totally disap-
reared There remained Mr.. Michael, two
bartenders and four other citizens. the only
people who gave evidence. These witnesses
swore on oath that Jim came to the gun
fight attended by Curly McCalmont and
ten masked robbers. They also swore on
oath that Jim fired the first shot, killing
Mr.. Ryan.
RYAN came TO his death at the hands. of
James du Chesnay, and recommended his
arrest upon the charge of deliberate, will
full murder.
/ am not complaining. The court repre-
scented the majesty of the people, and that
august flag. Old Glory, waving above us.
| 1t was a right enough court even If JUS
| tice had strayed out and got itself lost for
! a while. l make no complaint, because l
reckon that still nlightier court than ours
/ is sitting up above the starry sky TO watch
! over fatherless kids who don't get a fair
show on earth to save them as gets desc
| late and oppressed. to vindicate justice
| upon low-lived swabs liars and towards
! / said nothing, but just stayed good and
acted RESPONSIBLE being in a minority OF
! one against the entire city. The only time
| yentured on any remarks was when ]
happened accidentally to meet up with Mr..
Michael. He, the mayor, the city mar
shall. and few friends were taking drink
| together at the hotel.
/ Good morning, Ryan" says !. but ]
kent my voice all smooth for fear OF ruck-
| ing up my temper to no advantage.
/ HGood morning, sir" says Ryan.
..I come to congratulate you" says I, ION
the hearty liberal way you've been acting. "
"I thank you, Mr.. Davies says he. sort
of ironic.
Don't mention it," says l. "for I Amt
done no kindness to you. and ! don't aim
| for cash or thanks in what / say"
| He reached for his gun. which was haz-
| ardous and apt to get fatal, only the city
marshal grabbed him before had to fire.
LET me be- says Ryan; this man In
| suits mel
mo" says I, "that would be impossible
/ 1 only congratulate you on the whole
/ hearted generous way you assisted a desti-
tute judge and them poor hungry wilt
1 nesses."
EASY my friend says the marshal
/ I'm most deaf, but IL | hear any con-
| tempts of court
eff you're feeling any contempt of court
/ Mr.. City Marshal, you shares my emo
| tions. And you, gentlemen" / turned on
city and for any of the present company,
can only say / share that shame most
! bitter"
i The air was getting sultry, with just a
faint flicker of guns. If any of you gem
i tlemen,' says /. lis feeling unwell for pills
just let him step outside with me. and I'll
prescribe. II not excuse me. for ! smell
something dead In this company, and I'm
aiming to, refresh my nose In the open.
paced back. step by step, through the
be Las Salinas, and there yon'N fnd q man
who cayn't see to tell the truth. but can