Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-02-18
TufEeRHPUDIIQAN IOWA, FEDRUAhY

was gaSpfne his last breath he said,
The ranger knows and when they
asked. What ranger? he said. 'Cava-
nagh.' When heard that jumped
horse and beat 'em all over here. IL
this true? Did he tell you who the
murderefs are?'
Cavanagh did not answer Mt once.
he was Ike q man caught on a sway
ing bridge. and his first instinct was
to catch the swing to get his balance.
"Wait q minute. What is 1t all to
your
Again that peculiar grin lighted the
small mans dark. unwholesome face.
ats a fine detective stunt, and. be-
sides. It means SO per column and
mebbe boost can't wait: you
can't wait. It's up to us to strike
now. II these men knew you have
their names they'd hike for Texas or
the high seas. Come now! Everybody
tells me you're one OF these idealistic
highbrow rangers who care more for
the future Of the west than most
natural born westerners. What's your
plan? II you'fi yoke up with me We'll
run these devils into the earth and win
great fame and you'll be doing the
whole country service
The ranger studied the small figure
before him with penetrating gaze
There was deliberate fearlessness In
the strangers face and eyes. and. not
withstanding his calm. almost languid
movement. restless energy could be
detected In his voice.
What 10 your plano" the ranger
asked.
Get ourselves deputized by the
court and jump these men before they
realize that there's anything doing
They count the whole country on their
side. but they're mistaken. They've
outdone themselves this time, and q
tremendous reaction has set in. Every
body knows you've held an even hand
over these warning Picts and Scots.
and the court will be glad to deputize
you to bring them to justice. The old
sheriff is paralyzed. Everybody knows
that the assassins are prominent cat
tie ranchers. and yet no one dares
move. It's up to you fellows. who
represent law and order. to act quick"
Cavanagh followed him with com
plete comprehension, and desire to
carry out the plan seized upon him.
I'D do 1t if l could" he said. but 1t
happens 1 am nursing sick man. 1
am perhaps already exposed to the
same disease. l can't leave here for q
week or more 1t would not be right
pov mn 70 oYpooo ofhorar-
don't worry about that Take a
hot bath. fumigate your clothing.
shave your head. I'll fix you up, and
I'll get some one to take your place"
Catching sight Of Swenson and Lie
on the bridge. he asked: "Who are
those people? Can't they take your
nursing jobr'
"No," answered Cavanagh bluntly.
"It's no use. can't Join you In this.
at least not now"
But you'll give me tho names which
Dunn gave your"
'.No; I can't do that. shall tell the
supervisor. and he Gan Act as he sees
1t For the present I'm locked up
here"
The other man looked the disap-
pointment be felt. I'm sorry you
don't feel Ike opening up. You know
perfectly well that nothing will ever
be done about this thing unless tho
press insists upon 1t. It's up to you
and me (ne representing the con-
science Of the east, here he winked
IN eye-"and you federal authority to
do what we can to bring these men to
their punishment Better reconsider.
I'm speaking now ~ citizen as we'll
% q reporter"
There was much truth In what he
said. but Cavanagh refused to go fur
Their in the matter until he had con-
suited with Redflead.
every WELL" replied Hartley. That's
settled. BY the way, who is your pa
tient?'
Eloquently. concisely, Ross told tho
story. "Just poor old mounted hobo.
q survival Of the cowboy west" he
said, "but be had the heart Of a hero
in him. and I'm doing my best to save
him.
keep him in the dark-that's the
latest theory-or under a red light.
White light brings out the ulcers"
"He hates darkness. That's one rea-
son why I've opened the doors and
windows"
'All wrong. According to Finsen.
be wouldn't pit in the dark. However.
It doesn't matter on a cowboy. You've
q great story yourself. There's fine
situation here. which Ill play up II
you don't object"
Cavanagh smiled. "would my OBJ
lection have any weight?'
The reporter laughed. mot much.
I've got to carry back some sort Of
game. Well. SO long. I must hit the
trail over the hill"
Cavanagh made civil answer and re-
turned to his patient more than half
convinced that Hartley was right
The "power Of the PRESS might prove
to be a very real force In this pursuit.
AZ the Journalist was about to
mount his horse he discovered Lee
Virginia on the other side Of the
creek. "Hellow said he. II wonder
what this pretty maiden means"
And, dropping his Birdie rein again.
he walked down to the bridge.
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