The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-01-26

overgrown with century-old forest
growth of hemlock and pines.
The drive back would have been glo-
rious only Miriam complained or
and the horses being nettle-
some and the road rough, Dalton's close
attention was required to avoid any
mishap.
1t was growing toward dusk, but Dan
Kirkwood had not returned.
Bill Jones slouched up the walk to
the porch steps.
Not home YETI 1 thought not. Well,
I'm sorry to bring you bad news, but
you've got to hear it sooner or later
and may as well tell you," he said,
sitting down on the top step with an
affectation Of ease badly assumed,
while Miriam sprang up and looked
down at him with blazing eyes.
THE revenue officers have been noti-
fed. They must have arrested Kirk
wood by this time. He and his gang
have a still In Black Cave. They'll be
caught red handed. I'm afraid Dan
will have to go up. It's penitentiary
offense, you know. He has made piles
of money out Of 1t, but it's bad bust
ness to fool with the United States gov
eminent. You'll be well off, even If he
Is In the pen"
With hoarse cry Miriam caught up
her riding whip from the ball table.
Get out Of here, you cur" she said
pointing to the gate. Its lie and
you know 1t. You are spy and an In,
former. Dan will look after you when
he gets back"
With a cackle intended to imply In
difference Bill retreated from the steps
II thought you'd cut up rough. Don't
like to know where Dads money came
from, do you? Guess they'll bring him
home soon."
He was right there, for squad Of
revenue officers rode rapidly up to thu
house, Dan Kirkwood in their midst.
With a low cry Miriam sprang to
ward him.
"Dadl Dad! It's all a mistake.
know. Tell these men you have moth
| ing to do with it Send them off !" sh
| cried. her arms around his neck.
Dams face lit up with strange lool
Of triumph.
"Come into the house." he said, turn
ing to the men with an air of author
ity. "Oficer, bring your men in, an
that fellow, Also" he added, pointin
scornfully to Bill Jones, who ha
stopped when they rode up.
While they were dismounting a roa
cart. driven furiously, pulled up befor
the steps and Dalton sprang to tn
ground.
al wish to speak to this gentlema
on a private matter. 1t will take but
few moments" he said, turning to IL
officer In command.
IF it's got nothing to do with tn
business
Nothing whatever"
Dalton drew Dan apart and spoil
rapidly and earnestly. Dams face,
spite of his stern self-control, Shove
great emotion as he wrung the your
mans hand.
They were grouped in handson
room, Dams library.
gentlemen" Dan said, passing b
arm around Miriam, while Mrs. Cart
sobbed on a sofa. you were inform,
.. by that cur that l made Illicit whist
In Black Cave. That for years l ha
defrauded the government and grow
.. rich on Illicit whisky. You are mista
en-, There Is a gold mine of conside
able extent running back In the mou
tains from Black Cave. l discover
1t. and I've been working 1t for yea
. I have legalized my claim. How mu
/ have made out of 1t is my concel
, l kept my secret, not wishing to bri
) into these mountains horde of go
|, seekers. You may do as you plea
4 about 1t now. Here are my titles.
a will sell out and go back to my {
home with my daughter as soon as S
r. IA married. Orleans Tin
r Democrat.