The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-11-13

Iush-the Jezebe1I' snapped Obadiah
catching the look. That's her child
playing just beyond
. The young woman tossed her head and
her white teeth cleaned In a laugh, as
though she had overheard the old coun-
cilor's words
'see her twist her hair" he snarled
vcnomously as the young woman. still
boldly cycling Nathaniel. played with the
upon her breast, Ezra wilton is so
fond Of her that he will take no other
wife. Ugh: Strang is foolf'
Nathaniel turned away from the smil-
SWhhy?, '' '''' "s'
ITO tell our women that 1t helps TO
save their souls TO wear short skirts
and LET their hair hang down. For every
soul OF a woman that IL saves II sends
TWO men on the road TO hell"
So intense was the old mans dispieas-
ure and so. ludicrous the twisting CON
tortlons OF his face that Nathaniel could
roar or laughter. Obadiah perceived
his inclination and with an angry bob
OF his head led the way through TO the
inner edge Of the waiting circle of men.
Within this circle, In 81 small open space.
was short post with straps attached
to all arm nailed across II. and leaning
upon this post In an attitude Of one who
possesses u most distinguished office was
young man with a three -thongcd whip
In his hand. An ominous silence per-
vaded the circle, with the exception OF
the hushed whispering Of a number OF
women who had forced themselves into
the line OF specta tors, bent upon wit
Messing the sight of blood as we'll as
hearing the, sound of lashes. Nathaniel
noticed that most OF the women hung
In frightened curiosity beyond the men.
THAT is MacDougal with the lash
Official whlpper and caretaker OF the
slave hounds" explained Obadiah In
whisper.
Nathaniel gave a start Of horror.
''SlaNp hoIndgi'' hc breu
The councillor Grinned and twisted his
hands in enjoyment of his companions
surprise
I'VE have the finest pack OF blood
80 low that only Nathaniel could hear
See! Isn't the earth worn smooth and
hard about that post?"
Nathaniel looked and his blood grew
hot.
II have seen such things in the SOUTH -
he said. But not-for white men!"
The councillor caught him by the arm.
They are comingN
In the direction of the Jail the crowd
was separating. Men crushed back on
each side. forming narrow aisle. even
the whispering Of the women ceased. a
moment later three men appeared In the
opening between the spectators. One of
these. who walked between the other
two. was stripped TO the waist About
each OF his naked wrists was tied A
leather thong and these thongs were held
DN inc man SudTQSs Inc prisoner race
was livid his hands were red with blood
that dripped from his lacerated wrists !.
his eyes glared Indignantly and his heaw
Ing chest showed that he had not beeNS
brought from the log prison without a
struggle,
'Ah, It's wittIe hrst!" breatbed the
councillor. IT'S he who said his wife
should not wear short skirts
AT the edge OF the circle the prisoner
hesltated and the muscles in his arms
nd ~ hncI ipI Of fla MD
nearest TO him drew back Then sud
den change swept over the mans fea-
tures and he walked quickly to the stake
and kneelcd before II. The thongs about
his wrists were tied TO the straps of the
cross piece and the whipper took his po-
sition As the first lash fell a cry burst
from the lips of the victim. When the
whip descended again he was silent. \
curious sensation OF sickness crept over
Nathaniel as he saw the red gaShes
thicken on the white flesh Five times
six timeS-Seven times the whip rose and
fell and he could see the blood starting
hind him man grinned at the whitenesS
OF his face and the involuntary trembling
Of his lips. Again and again he heard
the lash fall upon the naked back. From
OF "A woman. 4 subducd movement. a
sound as of murmuring wordless voices
swept through the thronR. A steady
glitter filed the eyes OF the man who
had laughed at him-and he turned again
TO the stake. The mans back was drip
ping blood Great red seams lay upon
his shoulders and a single lash had cut
his bowed neck. Another stroke. more
fierce than the others. and MacDougall
turned away from the figure at the post.
breathing hard The guards unfastened
the victims wrist thongs and tho man
staggered 10 his feet. AS he swayed
down through the path that opened for
him his crimson back shone in the sun.
Great God"' gasped Nathaniel.
He turned to Obadiah and was star
tied by the appearance OF the old man.
The councillors face was CHASTITY. His
mouth twtched and his body tremblcd.
Nathaniel took his arm sympathetically.
Hadn't we better so, Dad'' he whs-
"No-no-no-not yet, Nat, ICs-it's
Neil now and | must see how the boy
stands IT,
1t was but a short time before the
guards returned. This time ,seir pris
oner walked free and erect. The thongs
dangled from his wrists and he was ii
pace ahead OF the two men who accom-
panied him. He was a young man. Ma
thaniel Judged his age at twenty Ave.
lie was striking contrast to the man
who had suffered. first at the post Hts
fact instead OF bctrayjug the former $
palor was flushed with excitement; his
head was held high; not sign of fear
or hesitation shone In his eyes. As he
glanced quickly around the circle Of faces
thc nusI grew deeper In his checks. He
Dpuutd HllG Sillllcb At hatI'phsdll anu
In that nod and smile there was mean
ing that sent a shiver 10 the whip mas
tcr's heart. Then his eyes fell upon
Obadiah and Nathaniel He SAW the
councillors hand resting upon the young
captains arm and flash of understand
Ing passed over his face. For an in
giant the eyes of the two young men
met, Tic man All tile post took half a
step forward, His lips moved as II he
was on the point of speaking the defiant
smile went out Of his face. the flush
faded in his checks. Then he turned
quickly and held out his hands 10 the
guards
AS the young man knceed before the
post Nathaniel heard smothcred sob
at his side which he knew came from
Obadiah.
"Comc. Dad" he said softly. 81 can't
stand this Let's get awayi'
He showed the councillor back. The
lash whistled through the air behind him.
AS ii fell there came a piercing cry II
WAS n woman's voice, and with snarl
like that OF tortured animal the old
man struck down Nathanlcls arm and
clawea his way back TO the edge Of the
line, on the opposite side there was a
surGinG In the crowd and as MacDougal
raised his whip a woman burst through
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