Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-10-17

writ OF supcrsedeas directed against
old Judge Stlllman. That takes the
litigation out of his hands altogether
and directs Mcnamara to turn over
the Midas and all the gold he's got.
What do you think of that? did bet
ter than expected"
Glenlster wrung his hand silently,
while great satisfaction came upon
him. At last this waiting was over
and his peaceful yielding TO injustice
had borne fruit-had proved the better
course after all, as the girl had prophe-
sled. He could 70 to her now with
clean hands The mine was his again.
He would lay it at her feet, telling her
once more of his love and the change
It was working in him. lie would
make her see it--make her see that be-
meath the harshness his years in the
wild had given him his love for her
was gentle and true and all absorbing.
He would bid her be patient till she
saw he had mastered himself, till he
could come with his soul In harness.
81 am glad didn't fight when they
jumped u.s." he said Now we'll get
our property back and all the money
they took out-that is If Mcnamara
hash sailed it,"
Eyes; all that's necessary is to file
the documents, then serve the Judge
and Mcnamara. You'll be back OH
Anvil creek tomorrow"
Having placed their documents on
record ut the courthouse. the two men
continued to McNamara's Office. He
mot them with courtesy
81 heari you had a narrow escape
this morning. Mr.. Wheaton. Too bad.
What can do for your
The lawyer rapidly outlined his posi-
ton and stated in conclusions;
II filed certified copies of these or
ders with the clerk of the court ten
minutes ago. and now | make formal
demand upon YOU TO turn over the
Midas to MessrS. GloniSter and pex-
try and also to return all the gold dust
in your safe deposit boxes in accord
ance with this writ" lie handed his
documents to Mcnamara, who tossed
them ON his desk without examination.
well" said the politician quietly, II
won't do it,"
Had he been slapped in the face the
attorney would not have been more as
/ tonished.
"Why-you''--
Il won't do It. said" Mcnamara
repeated sharply. Don't think for
minute that | haven't gone into this
fight armed for everything. Writs Of
supersedeas. Bah" He snapped his
fingers.
We'll see whether you'll obey or
not" said Wheaton, and when he and
Glenistcr were outside he continued:
Lets get to the Judge quick"
As they neared the Golden Gate no.
tel they sped Mcnamara entering. 1t
was evident that he had slipped from
the rear door OF his office and beaten
them to the judicial ear
Il don't like that" said Glenster.
"ue's up to something"
So it appeared, for they were fifteen
minutes in gaining access to the mag
strate and then found Mcnamara
with him. Both men were astoundcd
at the change in Stillman's appearance.
During the last month his weak face
had shrunk and altered until vacilla-
tlon was betrayed in every line. and
he had acquired the habit of furtivey
watching McNamara's slightest move
ment 1t seemed that the part he play
ed sat heavily upon him.
The Judge examined the papers per
functorily, and, although his air was
deliberate. his kngers made clumsy
work Of it. At last he said;
II regret that l am forced to doubt
the authenticity of these documents"
MY heavens, man" Wheaton cried
They're certified copies Of orders
from your superior court They grant
the appeal that you have denied us
and take the case out of your hands
altogether Yes. and they order this
man to surrender the mine and every
thing connected with It. Now, sir. we
want you to enforce these orders
Stillman glanced at the silent mar
in the window and replied:
You WILL of course, proceed reg
ularly and make application in cour
in the proper way but | tell you now
that won't do anything In the matter.
ucdlOl StdTeu " MN HNtNIy UNI
the old man snapped out:
You say they are certified copies
How do | know they are The sigma
lures may all be false. Maybe yol
signed them Yourself"
The lawyer grew very white at this
and stammercd until GleniSter drew
him out of the room.
Come. come" he said: well carr.
this thing through In open court. May
be his nerve will go back on him then
Mcnamara has him hypnotizcd, but III
won't dare refuse to obey the order
Of the circuit court of appeals
He won't, Ell? Well. what do yol
think he's doing right now?" salt
Wheaton. 81 must think. This is thu
boldest game ever played in. The!
. which couldn't believe. but l CUES
they're true. Judges don't disobey tn
orders of their courts Of appeal unles
there Is power back Of them"
They proceeded to the attorneys of
fee. but had not been there long be
fore Slapjack Simms burst In upol
them.
Hell to pay" he painted. "McNa
, maras taking your dust out Of tn
bank"
! whats that2" they cried,
Il goes into the bank just now 70
an assay on some quartz samples TIL
assayer is busy, and l walk back int