The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-06-09

Farl0ndi doctor youfaeN 70 ueaAhi l"l
all ! care. Give me that blue bottle
and the needle, Fallon,"
The Irlshman dug them out OF tn
case and examined them critically
Look here, Doc, will this dope Kill
him?" he asked.
NO; but that's not the way to treat
typhoid. Besides, / don't think he's
got half the pain he says he has, lt
don't go with the disease. ! believe
he likes the effect
1t was decided, however, that since
they were assured that the hypoder
mic injections, given in moderation,
would not kill the patient, he should
have them whenever the pain became
intense.
In five days Jennings was dead; and
on the day after his demise a vigilance
committee, composed OF friends OF the
late mine foreman, waited upon Dr..
Bruce Mcfarland 1t was very clear
to the committee that he had hypoder
mically poisoned Jennings, in revenge
for that shot through the leg Had
they not heard him declare that he
would get even?
About mile from the camp, and a
hundred yards from the trail stood a
great blasted oak, pointing a solitary
bare limb southwark. In the distance
this tree looked like one-armed
scarecrow. The vigilance committee
found the spot to its liking. They
placed Mcfarland under the gaunt
limb, threw a moose over it, and fast
ened it about his neck.
IF you've got anything to say, say
It quick" enjoined Davis, chairman Of
the committee IT'S noon, ar your
times up"
Mcfarland moistened his dry lips
with his tongue, and began: 81 know
there's nothing that / can say which
viii convince you of my innocence;
but l could prove it If you'd give me
q chance l propose to give myself
the same sort of an injection as l gave
jennings. What do you say?'
Without waiting to hear the commit
tees decision, Fallon started back to
the camp on q run In the mean time
there was a heated discussion Of Nc
Farlands proposition, but the majority
voted against its acceptance.
We've come to the conclusion" an
nounced Davis, that this proposition
Of yours is square enough, only we
think that you'd durn sight rather
die with the dope than accordin to
regulations. And, not to be short with
you, I'd remark that we opine as hang
in is iist about good enough for you"
As Davis fastened a handkerchief
about 2IcFarland's eyes, the rattle of
wheels and the drum of hoofs, coming
from the direction of camp, startled
the committee for a moment They
concluded, however, that it must be
Fallon, who, in haste to return, had
doubtless pressed a mule team into
service In this surmise they we're
correct, but, to their astonishment, he
did not come alone. Beside him sat a
dainty little woman-such a one as
had never before invaded the district
of Bended Spur-clinging tightly to
his driving arm. As the team swung
Gathering from the trail, she jumped
from the wagon and ran toward the
committee.
no fool gal amt goin' to butt into
this ceremony" remarked Davis, ad-
yauCing to meet her.
Fallon, with the surgical case in his
hand, pushed his way through the
group. The girl looked up at his APP
pearance and said timorously: Tell
them,'
This is McFarland's WIFE" he an
nounced. The men looked from one
to the other grimly. She came up
in the stage She was waitin in his
shack for him when | broke in for the
dope. Il told her"
Davis touched the girls shoulder.
IT'S tough, little girl" he muttered,
"but-ah, Fallon take her away
She seized Davis, and his cold gray
eyes shifted under the appealing lool,
in her blue ones mo, no." she en-
treated. Listen! You-you believe
he did this thing well!-but you
should give him a chance TOTO prove
his innocence"
I'VE can't let him give himself no
done" returned Davis. "Thatd be
cheatin justice. He's got toto go
the regulation way. We decided that
"OI course, Of course" she ex,
claimed readily; but I've a better
plan. Ask him if he is willing to give
me an injection of morphine, such as
you believe he used to kill your
friend; and let its effect upon me de-
-what-what you shall do
with him"
Kate Kate" he murmured, and
tugged at the cord which bound his
wrists behind him
We've decided to et you Try IL On.
announced Davis, advancing to Nc
Farland and removing bonds and ban
dage. I'VE don't want to make no
mistakes, and maybe you amt to
blame; at least, we don't calculate
you'd run the risk of putin this here
gal out. Well, go ahead"
Oh thank you, thank you!" eX-
claimed Kate
Mcfarland looked at her and then
at the men surrounding him. what
am what are you-to do?' he
asked,
you're to give her the same thing
you gave him out Of this blue bottle,
answered Fallon, passing bottle and
syringe for the inspection Of the com
mittee.
Mcfarland frightened up That's
fair"
isn't it," exclaimed the girl. They