The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-12-01

the time, yet, having swung past the
shadow milestones, the epochs dis
close themselves.
Such period in the progress of the
far northwest was the 10Th day OF
July although to those concerned in
the building Of this new empire the
day appealed only rs the date OF the
coming of the law. All Nome gath
cred on the sands as lighters brought
ashore Judge Stillman aud his follow
Ing. 1t was held fitting that the Sen
afor should be the ship TO safeguard
the dignity Of the first court and TO
introduce justice into this land or the
wild
The interest awakened by his honor
sFas augmented by the fact that he
was met on the beach by a charming
girl who flung herself upon him with
evident delight.
That's his niece" said some one.
fShe came mp on the first boat. Names
Chester. Swell locker, eh?"
Another newcomer attracted even
more notice than the limb of the law:
L gigantic, well groomed man. with
keen, close set eyes and that indefin-
able easy movement and polished bear
ing that come from confidence, health
and travel Unlike the others, he did
not daily ON the beach or display much
interest in his surroundings. but with
purposeful frown strobe through the
press up into the heart of the city.
His companion was Strives partner,
Durham. u middle aged, pompous man.
They went directly to the Offices OF
Durham * Struve. where they found
the white haired junior partner
Mighty glad to meet you, Mr.. Nc
Namara," said Strive. ''Your name is
n household word in my part of the
country My people We're mixed up in
Dakota politics somewhat, SO I've al
ways had a great admiration for you,
and I'm glad you've come to Alaska.
This is big country, and We need
big men"
Ibid you have any troubie?" Dun
ham inquired when the three had add
journed to a private room.
Trouble" said Strive ruefully.
swell. / wonder if 1 did. Miss Ches-
ter brought me your instructions O. K.
aud l got busy right off. But tell me
shis-how did you get the girl to act
a. messenger"
''There was no one else to send an
ewered Mcnamara. ''Dunham intend
Cd sailing on the first boat, but he was
detained in Washington with me, and
the judge had to wait for us at Seat
tie We We're afraid to trust u stran
ger for fear he might get curious and
examine the papers. That would have
meant He moved his hand elo
Quently,
Strive nodded 81 see. Does she
know what was i'll the documents|
decidedly not Women and bust
ness don't mix. I hope you didn't tel
her anything"
"No: ] haven't had a chance. Sh'
saamed to take dislike to me TO
-. some reason. I haven't seen her since
the day after she got here"
"The Judge told her it had something
A do with preparing the way for hi
court" said Durham, land that IL tn
napers We're not delivered before b
arrived it might cause lot OF troubi'
litigation. riots, bloodshed and o.
that. He filled her up on generalitie
Till the giri was frightened to dealt
and thought the safety OF her uncle an
The whole country depended on her"
"Weli," continued Strive, sits dea
easy TO hire men to jump claims, an
it's dead easy 10 buy their rights after
ward. particularly when they knoy
they haven't got any. But what cours
do YOU follow when owners go gnnnin
for you?"
Mcnamara laughed.
sWho did that?"
"a benevolent. silver haired old TIE,
M pirate by the name OF Dextry- He
ope-half owner in the Midas and th
other half mountain lion, as peaceabl'
you'd imagine, as a benediction. bu
with the temperament of a Geronimo
I sent Galloway out to relocate th
claim, and he got his notices up in til
night when they we're asleep. but at
a. N. he came flying back to my ROOF
and nearly hammered the door dow
I've seen fright in varied forms an
phases, but he had them all, with som
added starters.
hide me out. auickp he painted.
WHATS up? asked.
tive stirred up breakfast OF gril
xiy bear, smallpox and sudden dealt
and 1t don't set well on my stunmicl
Lei me ins
"I had to keep him hidden three day
for this gentle hammered old cannib,
roamed the streets with q cannon
his hand. breathing fire and pestilence
Anybody else act up?" queried Du
ham.
NO; all the rest are Swedes, an
they haven't got the nerve to ngh
They couldn't lick a spoon il the
tried These other men are differen
though There are two OF them Il
old one and . young fellow I'm Il