Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-11-14

WAS not giving much l1olEuA 10 WHAT
might happen 70 himself. and bis de-
spsir was so pronounced that he cared
but little what fate had IN store for
him
Capt Jerry Chambers, right-hand
man 70 the president OF a republic.
possessor Of a nations greatest expres-
sion OF gratitude and honor; son OF
a multi-millionaire. discoverer OF a
gold mine owner OF the heart Of the
best woman in all the world-a tramp.
and Outcastt" he unused as he sat be
side the dusty road a few feet beyond
q post that marked the western end
OF the city. II am a fairly respectable
looking tramp now. but these new
clothes will be nice and clean In
few hours. I dou't think"
He lay at the roadside. dreaming
and bordering. until the lights began
20 twinkle in the city. Then. with
heart as heavy a burden as mortal
ever bore. he trudged across a Geld
TO a railroad track a mile or so away.
He walked along the track for several
miles. when he saw lights 10 a small
house a few hundred yards 20 the
north. He was very hungry and he
determined 20 apply at the house for
the begga. s first bite.
AS he unlatched the gate the ugli-
est. fercest-iooking bulldog he had
ever seen stuck his vigilant nose
around the corner OF the house and
emitted an ominous growl. In an In.
slant the gate was latched again. with
Jerry on the outside.
Nice old fellow" Jerry said. in his
most friendly tones. swapping his I'm
gers. The dog slowly advanced and
Jerry retreated a few feet
Good doggie. nice"
Who's thcre?" came gruf1y from
the back yard. and a moment later Jer-
~ was looking into the face Of big.
raw-boned man OF middle age. What
do you want2" the householder asked.
eying the newcomer very closely.
I'D ike 20 set bite or so 20 eat"
said Jerry. I'm as hungry as"
Clear out. clear OUT" snapped the
man. advancing towards the fence with
a vicious look in his eyes You
don't look like a tramp"
I'll trade a good ascent cigar for
sandwich" said Jerry. his legs trem-
bling
The man leaned on the fence and
subjected Jerry 20 the keenest inspec-
ton. and began 10 humble: Smooth.
faced-six feet-well dressed-good
loOkin'-" Then be shouted 30 loud
that Jerry was startled: bill. oh. Bill.
come ere n see n he don't answer
the 'scription." Then 90 Jerry: You
sfuH -
make any gun play. or youIl wish you
hadn't"
Jerry stammered something In his
bewilderment. but the man. needless
OF the words. merely shook his head
confidently. all the time keeping his
eyes on him. bill" a fercelooking
man with a flowing black mustache.
Joined the man at the fence.
What's up. Dick2" he asked
squirt at this Teller an do a little
thinkin'"
Bill went out OF the yard and sta
toned himself within six feet OF Jer-
~. After a careful head-to-foot sur
vey he said:
1T can't be fur on. Dick. I'm
damned II IL kin. Git out that ere
paper"
Dick pulled a sheet OF paper from
his pocket and glanced over II, fire.
quenuy lifting his eyes to Jerry. who
stood dazed. unable 20 understand the
unusual proceeding.
Cit the shurf." he finally said:
he'll soon set things straight"
The sheriff" gasped Jerry. What
what"
That's right-show yer innercence,"
laughed Bill, who few minutes later
was riding towards Fl Paso as fast as
a saddleless horse could carry him.
What the devil does all this mean ?"
cried Jerry.
You'll soon see" said Dick. Lean
up ag'in that ere tree and keep your
hands at your side. n you make a
move III give you a pill" and the big
man took a revolver from his hip
pocket
'Who-who do you think I am. for
heavens sake ?" gasped Jerry, now as
white as a ghost.
'Spick' Ransome. that's who I
know you are" growled Dick, In a
voice that almost took Jerry on his
feet. The shurf'u soon tell, and II
you're him me n Bin II be JUS
thousand better of. An l reckon you
have some idee what a boss thief gifts
down in this ere neck O. the woods. /
hggnr."
Horse thiefl For heavens sake.
I'm not horse thief | never stole
thing in my life, This is a mistake.
and you'll soon find it out, tool" Jer-
rvs face was red with anger and in
dignation and his brain was so hot
that HIS fear OF the man became dis
PEELED. This win go hard with you.
even II you have got the drop on me
with that cannon In your hand. III
show"
Now. jus guile down n keep your
team al the rack a mint r so" broke
In Dick. III you aiat 'Spick' Ran
some. The nerviest boss thief that ever
put foot on Texas. my name amt Dick
Splavins That's how sure / am. Why.