The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-01

6utut fS ne ndQ Deen born tnere ana
knew the surrounding country like a
book. Murray hired splendid team
from a liveryman. consisting of a light
cracky wagon and pair OF spirited
horses. He also procured shotgun,
cartridge belt and two valuable dogs.
the better to carry out the Idea of the
supposed shooting trip. On Wednes-
day. October 5. the two men started
and drove about 20 miles on the first
stage of the journey, halting to break
fast at crossroad store. Here Muir
ray saw fit to inform his companion
of the real object of their journey. and
the latter protested vigorously. He
did not relish the idea of substituting
serious business for pleasure, and
changed from a jolly hunter of fowl
to a solemn faced and much disgusted
policeman. Still, with considerable re-
luctance, he consented to go on and
they proceeded to the first school to
which Murray had been directed. The
teacher was a little Frenchman, who
could not speak German and did not
answer to the description OF HERES
in any particular, but he waxed elo-
quent in dilating on the physical at
fractions of the teacher in the next
district school.
Eat man." said the volatile Gaul.
he haf re long mustache. Very fine.
oh, very fine, Ze long curling moos-
tache-and haf no moostache at ALL
He clasped his hands and sighed
mournfully at the conclusion of his
speech, and Murray, having thanked
him, climbed back into the wagon fol
lowed by the still sullen Richardson,
and drove off. 1t began to look as
though the long trail was drawing to a
close, for judging from the little
Frenchman's description there was
every indication that the other teacher
was the much sought for HERES.
When they came in sight of the school
Murray unhitched the horses, tied
them, and the two men started across
toward the building on foot
IF this is the man want said Muir.
ray to his companion, q will nod to
you and you arrest him"
I'll do nothing of the kind" said
Richardson sulkily. I'm the first place,
have no authority, and won't arrest
a man without it."
Murray swore savagely under his
breath, but maintained an air of un-
ruffied coolnecs. He saw that Richard
son. who had been drawn into the
affair against his will, meant what he
said. and would probably persist in his
refusal to assist him. 1t would never
do to have his mission fail just at the
moment when it looked as though sue.
cess was about to crown his efforts
lhere was nothing for 1t but to try the
effects of gigantic bluff and coerce
this unwilling policeman into second
ing him. He halted abruptly and sur.
veyed Richardson with cold and
menacing air.
See here, Richardson" he said
sternly. I've had enough of this inter
ference with me in the execution of
my duty. l want you to understand
that I'm an United States marshal,
and that what l say goes Now let's
have done with this nonsense l here.
by declare you my deputy and under
my orders. You must obey the law
and serve"
Not without being sworn in," re-
turned Richardson doggedly. For all
his companions show of buster Muir
rays quick eye detected signs of yield
ing. He drew a bundle of imposing
looking documents from his pocket.
glanced over them and selected one
with seeming care.
"Kneel down." he commanded Rich.
ardson, with a burlesque air of au-
thority. 'I'll swear you in right now
and then disobey me at your peril"
Richardson hesitated moment and
then knelt down among the briers.
Holding the official looking PAPER over
his head Murray slowly mumbled the
form of an awe-inspiring oath.
DO you swear?" he asked solemnly
at the conclusion of the adjuration.
Il do" responded Richardson.
Then get up and come with me-" or
dered Murray, and Richardson, arising,
walked humbly beside his newly ap-
pointed chief to the schoolhouse. They
pushed open the door and entered
There stood the teacher. dapper and
with dropping mustaches, but instead
of being "chet-black" his hair and mus
tache were brown. In every other
particular he answered the descrip
tion of the missing man. He was a
bleached HERES. Murray scanned
him closely, and Just then the suspect
raised his hand and twirled his mus
tache nervously. That one action
clinched the Identification in the of
ficer's mind 1t was surely HERES.
There were about 80 children, mostly
girls. in the room and they eyed the
strangers curiously.
Teacher, how long have you been
here?" asked Murray.
For some time, ever since school
opened" he replied In sing-song