The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-02-25


despair in his voice, and Cavanagh felt
1t, but he said; There's one other ques-
ton that may come up for decision. II
that Basque died of smallpox you may
possibly take it,"
I've Lgured on that, bat II will take
a day or two to show on me. don't
feel any ache In my bones yet. II |
do come down you keep away from
me. You've got to live and take care
Of Virginia"
"she should never have returned to
this accused country" Cavanagh
harshly replied. starting back toward
the cabin.
The constable. smoking his pipe be.
side the fireplace. did not present an
anxious face. On the contrary, he
seemed plumply content as he replied
to the rangers greeting. He repre-
scented very well the type Of officer
which these disorderly communities
produce. Brave and tireless when
working along the line Of his preju-
dices, he could be most laxly inefficient
when his duties cut across his own or
his neighbours interests. Reing cat
tleman by training, he was glad OF the
red herring which the Texas officer
had trailed across the line of his pur-
suit.
This attitude still further infamed
Cavanagh's indignant hate of the coun.
try. The theory which the deputy de-
veloped was transparent folly. ut was
just case Of plain robbery" he ar
gued. Zone Of them dagoes had mon
ey, and Neil Ballard and that man Ed.
words just naturally follered him and
killed the whole bunch and scooted.
That's my guess"
An hour later the sound Of a horses
hoofs on the bridge gave warning Of a
visitor, and as Cavanagh went to the
door Gregg rode up, seeking particu-
lars as to the death Of the herder and
the whereabouts of the sheep
The ranger was not in a mood to in.
vite the sheepman In, and, besides, he
perceived the danger to which Wether.
ford was exposed; therefore his an.
swers were short. Gregg, on his part
did not appear anxious to enter.
What happened TO that old hobo
sent up?'' he asked.
Cavsnagh briefly retold his story, and
at the end of 1t Gregg grunted. "You
say you burned the tent and all the
beddingT'
Every thread Of it. 1t wasn't safe
to leave It,"
what allied the MANI
81 don't know, but 1t looked and
smelled like smallpox"
The deputy rose with spring
Smallpox! You didn't handle the
cussT
Cavanagh did not spare him. "Some
body had to lend hand. l couldn't
see him die there alone. and he had to
be buried, so l did the job"
Gregg recoiled a step or two. but the
deputy stood staring, the implication
Of all this sinking deep. Were yor
wearing the same clothes you've 60
onT
Eyes, but used slicker while
working around the body"
Good king! The sweat broke ou
on the mans face. "You ought to bt
arrested"
Ross took step toward him I'm
at your service"
Keep offw shouted the sheriff.
Ross smiled, then. became very Sc
rious. II took every precaution, Mr.
Deputy. l destroyed everything thai
could possibly carry the disease.
burned every utensil, including the
saddle-everything but the mans
horse and his dog"
The officer caught up his hat and
coat and started for the door. ats
me for the open air." said he.
As the men withdrew Ross followed
them and, standing In his door. de
livered his final volley. III this state
does not punish those tends every de
cent man should emigrate out Of it
turning the land over to the wolves
the wildcats and other beasts Of prey
Gregg as he retreated called back
That's all right, Mr.. Ranger, but
you'd better keep to the hills for 9
few weeks. The settlers down below
won't enjoy having a man with small
pox chassaying around town. They
might rope and tie YOU"
Wetherford came out Of his hiding
place with grave face.
They're right about our staying
clear of town." said Cavanagh
They'll quarantine us sure"
Wetherford now that the danger Of
arrest was over was disposed to b,
grizzly humorous. There's no grea
lo,S VIA ut some small gain. dom
| t.ink We be troubled by any mors
vi'iturS. MT even by sheriffs or doc
tors r. exon YOU and | are in for 0
couple Of months of the quiet life-tht
Kind We read about"
Cavanagh now that he was definite
ly out of the forest service perceived
the weight of every objection which
his friends and relatives had mad,
against his going into 1t. 1t was