West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-01-30

The scheme took form without con-
scious effort on his part and embraced
two things-the death of the gambler
and n meeting with Mcnamara or
the former he had no more doubt than
that the sun rising there would sink
I'm the west. SO we'll confirmed was
this belief that the details did not en-
gage his thought: but on the result OF
the other encounter he speculated with
some interest From the first McNa-
mara had been riddle TO him, AID
mystery breeds curiosity. His blind,
instructive hatred OF the man had as
sumed the proportions OF mania; but
as TO what the outcome would be when
they met face 60 face. fate alone could
tell. Anyway, Mcnamara should never
have Helen-Roy believed his mission
covered that point as we'll as her de-
llverance from the Bronco Kid. When
he had finished he would pay the
price. IL he had the luck to escape,
he would go back TO his hills and his
solitude: IL he did not, his future would
be In the hands of his enemies.
He entered the silent streets unob-
served, for the mists were heavy and
low. Smoke columns arose vertically
In the still air. The rain had ceased,
having beaten down the waves which
rumbled against the beach, filling the
streets with their subdued thunder. A
ship anchored in the offing, had run
I'm from the lee OF Sledge island with
the first lull. while midway to the
shore tender was rising and falling,
Its oars flashing like the sllyered
feelers OF n sea insect crawling upon
the surface OF the ocean.
He rode down Front street needless
of danger. needless OF the comment his
appearance might create, and, unseen,
entered his enemy's stronghold. He
passed n gambling hail. through the
windows of which came a sickly yell
low CLEAN. A man came out un-
steadily and stared at the horseman,
then passed on.
Glenisters plan was TO go straight TO
the Northern and from there to track
down It's owner relentlessly, but in
order to reach the place his course led
him past the Office OF Durham &
strive. This brought back to his mind
the man dying out there ten miles at
his back. "he scantiest humanity de-
manded that assistance be sent at
once. Yet he dared not give word
openly, thus betraying his presence. for
II was necessary that he maintain his
liberty during the next hour at all haz-
ards. He suddenly thought OF an ex-
pedient and refined in his horse, which
stopped with wide spread legs and de-
jected head while he dismounted and
climbed the stairs TO leave a note upon
the door. Some one would see the
message shortly and recognize its
urgency.
In dressing for the battle at the Mi
las on the previous night he had re-
placed his leather boots with "muk-
luks," which are waterproof. light and
pliable footgear made from the skin OF
sea- ana walrus. He was thus able to
move MS noiselessly as though in moe
casins. Finding neither pencil nor pa
per in his pocket, he tried the outer
door of the office, to find It unlocked.
lie stepped inside and listened then
moved toward table on which were
writing materials, but in doing so
heard n rustic in Strives private Of
nee. Evidently his soft soles had not
disturbed the man inside. Roy was
about TO tiptoe out as he had come
when the hidden man cleared his
throat. 1t Is in these Involuntary
sounds that the voice retains its nat
ural quality more distinctly even than
In speaking. y strange eagerness grew
IN Gienister's face, and he approached
the partition stealthily. It was of wood
and glass, the panes clouded and
Opaque to a height of some six feet:
but stepping upon a chair, he pcered
into the room beyo4d. A man knelt in
litter OF papers before the open safe.
its drawers and compartments remov-
ed and their contents scattered. The
watcher lowered himself. drew his gun
and laid soft hand upon the doorknob.
turning the latch with firm fingers. His
vengeance had come to meet him.
After lying in wait during the long
night, certain that the vigilantes would
spring his trap, Mcnamara was as
founded at news Of the battle at the
Midas and Of Clenister's success. He
stormed and cursed his men as COW
ards. The judge became greatly oxer-
cised over this new DEVELOPMENT.
which. coupled with his night Of long
anxiety, reduced him TO n pitiful hys-
terra.
They'll blow us up next. Great
heavens! Dynamitel oh. that Is bar
barous. For heavens sake, get the sol
diers out, Alec"
"Ay, we can use them now" There
upon Mcnamara reused the command
Ing officer at the post and requested
him 70 accOuter n troop and have them
ready 20 march at daylight. then be-
stirred the judge 70 start the wheels OF
bis court and invoke this military aid
IN regular fashion.
Make u ail matter Of record" he
said I'VE want 90 keep our skirts
clear from now on"
"But the towuspeople are against
U.S. quaverel Suilman They'll tear
us 60 pieces"
Let Fem try Once 7 get my hand
on the ringIcader, the rest may riot
and be damned"
Although he bad made less display
than had the judge. the receiver was
no less worried about Helen. OF whom
no news came. His jealousy. famed
to red heat by the discovery OF hcr
earlier detection, was enhanced four
fOld by tho thought Of This last adven-
ture Something told him there was
ueachery afoOt and when she did not
return ct dawn Doc began TO fear that
She had cast in her lot with the riot
ere. This aroused q perfect denrium
Of doubt and anger tH De reasoned
further that strive. having gone with
Der, must also be a traitor lie recog-
nized the menace in this fact. knowing