Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-06-24


Chichester, and he did not revive un.
til they encountered the blur which
skirted the-bottom-land Of Medicine
Creek. The conveyance pitched like
cat-boat in a tide-rip; and French
Mike dashed the jumping horses and
talked with them vigorously. When
level ground was reached, Mr.. Chi
chester rubbed his eyes and stared
about him. Then he rubbed his eyes
again. Well might he do so.
Resplendent in the solitude OF the
plain stood an enormous rosewood
bedstead, and on the wire mattress
lay two young men, wrapped in blan'
kets and In slumber. A stately dress
ing-table had been pressed into duty
for culinary purposes and sustained
some slices Of cold bacon and bat.
tered coffee pot. A brocaded easy
chair had been overturned in order to
protect a pair OF saddles from the
downfall of dew.
French Mike surveyed the spectacle
in hush Of profound awe, but Brice
Chichester was more curious. John
Heffren poked his head out Of the
blankets when the blackboard ratified
alongside.
Woodworking" began Mr.. Chiches.
ter politely. You seem comfortable
here"
Sure" said Hefrren. This yere is
the Powder River outfit Of the Double.
x ranch. Drive on" and he prepared
to resume his nap.
stop Bit" cried the managing
director. This is the most luxurious
camping equipment! l do not remem.
Der that l have ever seen anything
approaching 1t in completeness. My
good man, will you tell me-"
"Oh, don't bother" growled John,
sleepily. IF yer want bed, 60 to tn
Office an register"
But, my world" exclaimed Chiches.
ter. These appliances for an ordin.
airy bivouac are 4 revelation"
We'll, we're shy a couple Of pictures
and bath.tub," admitted Heftren.
Ed. May stretched himself and sat |
suddenly upright, blinking at the Wis.
itors.
"Howdy. Mike" said he. when did |
you blow in?"
I'm a-haulin' this gentleman out to
the RANCH" French Mike replied. |
Say" he added naliciously, as he
gathered up his rcins-"say, he's the
eastern boss OF the Double-X. So
long!"
Mr.. Chichester was SO busily en-.
gagged in taking a mental inventory Of
the astounding camp utensils that he
failed to notice the CONSERVATION IN
which he left the cowboys. They both
rolled of the mattress and reused
Muddy Connors.
Anyhow, we'll get fired from the
Double-X, all right" Mr.. Heffren con-
GUIDED, and the Wilder Major Of the
Gem hotel will buy this sweety o. fur.
liture of of us If we pack 1t over the
state line into Sundance."
The two other men hesitated.
This evenin' Connors tramps back
% Spearfish," urged John, "and tells
3untz he was held up. By that-a-time
Cd. an me has druv this freight over
INTO the gran old state o. Wyoming
md fixed 1t. SavVy7"
In the meantime Brice Chichester,
having made his arrival at the ranch,
% perplexed Mr.. Sloan by his illusions
o the Medicine Greek episode that the
brennan was compelled to seek q pri.
ate explanation from French Mike.
The explanation caused him to buckle
n his forty-five and saddle horse.
May l not ride with with you, Mr..
iloan?" asked Chichester. II should
Ike to see at once further evidences
I your genius as an organizer.
hould like to add to the highly favor.
BILE preliminary report which l am
ending to Boston"
The foreman pricked up his ears.
II refer, of course" went on the
U buO WOuugAAuA ChlupAuB |
arrangement which you have devised
Or our employees. The equipment Is
lmost incredible. Your services must
e priceless here-priceless, Mr..
loan"
Sloan glared ct him with suspicion,
18th wonder, finally with hope; then
q sat down beside Mr.. Chichester and
onversed with HIM In q sOftened and,
/ times, a trembling voice. In spite
| the laughter which threatened him
Mr.. Sloan's diplomacy
as rewarded. He began at once to
all the wires which ultimately en-
lared the managing director in a
rant of increased. salary.
Mr.. Chichester, however, never saw
ls rosewood furniture again. To do
, It would have been necessary to go
sundance in Wyoming-where, In