The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-22

ia this sheep herder killing-merely as . reporter." he added. with a neet- ing smile. Did you know old man Dunn of Deer Greek had committed guicider'
 Cavanagh started and his face set s.Nor'
 They found him shot through the neck and dying-this morning. Al he was gasping his last breath he said. The ranger knows.' and when they asked. What ranEerY. he said. 'Cava- nagh-' When I heard that 1 jumped a horse aud beat 'em ali over here. Is this true: Did he tell Seu who the murderers arer
 Cavanagh did not answer at once, He was like . man caught on q. sway. ing bridge. aHd his first instinct was to catch the swing to get his balance. "Wait . minute What b 1t all to your
 Again that peculiar grin lighted the small msn's dark. unwholesome face 4.It's . fine detective stunt. and. be- sides. 1t means SD per column and mebbe a boost 1 can't wait: you
 
 now. If 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 IRngers who care more for the future of the west than most natural born westerners. What's your plan? If you'll yoke up with me we'll run these devils into the earth and win great fam. and you'll be doing the whole country a 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 is your pianr the ranger asked.
 "Get ournei~es depusfzed 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 c tremendous reaction has set in. Every. body knows you've held an even hand over these warning Picts and Scots. and the court win be glad to deputize you to bring them to justice. The old sheriff k. paralyzed. Every body knows that the nssassins are prominent cat tie ranchers. and yet no one dares move. It's up to you fellows. who represent law and order. te act quick"
 Cavnnagh followed him with com plete comprehension. and a desire to carry out the plan seized upon him.
 I'd do 1t if l could" he said. but 1t happens I am nursing a sick man. am perhaps already exposed to the same d.ease. can't leave here for a week or more It would not be right for me to expose others"-
 Don't worry about that. Take a hot bath. fumigate your clothing shave your head I'll fix you up. and I'll gef some one to take your place" Catt hing sight of Swenson and Lize cn the bridge. he asked: "N-ho are those people? Can't they take your nursing joby'
 "No." answered Cavanagh biuntly ~It's no use can't join you h this. at least not now"
 '-But you'll give me the names which Dunn gave youT'
 'No: I can't do that I shall tell the supervisor. and he can act as he sees ft For the present Pm locked up here"
 The other man looked the disap pointment he felt. "1'm sorry you don't feel like opening up. You know Perferfly well that nothing wiT ever be done about this thing unless the press insists upon it It's up to you and me tnie representing the con. science of the east "-here he winked ss eye--and you federal authority, to Go what We can to bring these men to their punishment. Better reconsider. I'm speaking now as a citizen as well as q reporter"
 There was much truth in what he said. but Cavanagh refused to go fur ther In the matter until he had con- suited with Redfield.
 ~very we'll" replied Hartley. 'Thars settled By the way. who Is your pa tientT'
 Eloquent concisely. Ross told the story 'Jusr a poor old mounted hobo. . survival of the cowboy west" he said. "but he had the heart of a hero