The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-22

HH BROKE DOWN ALTOGETHER AND soBsKD
BITTERLY.
prtsal," and as the broken man deftv-
cred himself of these accusing facts
he grew calmer. 81 didn't know-I
couldn't believe-that the men on that
committee could chop and burn His
utterance failed him again, and he fell
silent abruptly.
'sThey must have been drunk-mad
drunk" retorted Cavanagh. And yet
who would believe that even drink
could infiame white men to such DEVILS
work. When did you first know what
had been done2"
THAT night after It was done one Of
the men, my neighbor, who was drawn
and asked me to give him bed. He
was afraid to go home. Z can't face
my wife and children he said. He
told me what he'd seen, and then
when I remembered that 1t had all
been decided In my stable and the
committee appointed there began to
tremble. You believe Pm telling the
truth. don't your he again asked. with
piteous accent.
Eyes, believe you. You must tell
this story to the Judge. It viii end
the reign of the cattlemen."
ooh, no; can't do that"
you must do that 1t is your duty
as a Christian man and citizen"
mo, no; III stay and help YOUTH
do anything bat that I'm afraid to
tell what know. They would burn
me alive. I'm not a western man.
I've never been In a criminal court I
don't belong to this wild country. I
came out here because my daughter Is
not strong, and now He broke
down altogether and, leaning against
his horses side, sobbed pitifully.
Cavanagh, convinced that the old
mans mind was too deeply affected to
the rough trail that night, spoke to
him gently. I'm get you something to
eat" he said. ''Sit down here and
rest and compose yourself"
wetherford turned wild eye on the
ranger as he re-entered. who's out
thereY' he asked. "Is it the MARSHALL
mo; it's only one of the ranchers
from below. He's tired and hungry,
and I'm going to feed him." Ross re-
piled. filed with a vivid sense Of the
diverse characters Of the two men he
was serving.
Dunn received the food with an eager
hand, and after he had finished his re-
freshment Cavanagh remarked: The
whole country should be obliged to
you for your visit to me. 1 shall send
your information to Supervisor Red
field"
Don't use my name," he begged.
'They win kill me If they find out
that have told. We were all sworn
to secrecy, and If / had not seen that
fire, that pile Of bodies :
At know, / knowl It horrifed me.
1t made me doubt humanity" respond
ed Cavanagh- 1--WE Of the north cry
out against the south for it's lynchings,
but here under our eyes goes on an
equally horrible display Of rage over
the mere question Of temporary ad-
vantage. over the appropriation Of
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something which belongs neither to
one claimant nor to the other, but to
the people, and should be Of value to
the people. You must bring these men
TO punishment"
Dunn could only shfver In his horror
and repeat his fear. They'll kilI me
II ! DO"
Cavanagh at last said: ''You must
not attempt to ride back tonight
can't give you lodging IN the cabin
because my patient Is sick OF small
pox, but you can camp In the barn till
morning, then ride straight back 10
my friend Redheld and tell him what
you've told me. He viii see that you
are protected Make your deposition
aud leave the country If You are afraid
to remain"