The Springdale news., 1912-08-09

strdtiOn that swelled into burst of applause, which quickly spent itself The struggle seemed to have nar- rowed to an individual contest for supremacy between Fentress and the judge. On the edge of the railed-ofr space they confronted each other: the colonel, a tall, well-cared for pres ence. the judge. shabby and unkempt l For a moment their eyes met. while the judges face purpled and paled, and purpled again. The silence deep ened. Fentress' thin lips opened, twitched, but no sound came from them; then his glance wayered and feil. He turned away.
 Mr. Sheriff" he called sharply.
 All right, coloneli"
 Take your man into custody" or dered Fentress. As he spoke he hand ed the warrant toward Betts, who looked at 1t, grinned, and stepped to- ward Hues. He would have pushed the judge aside had not that gentle man, lowing civilly, made way for him.
 In my profound respect for the law o6d piopti SoH6ji1dttQ dubnOtitj yield to no man, hot even to Colonel Fentress." he said, with gracious gesture. T would not place the slight est obstacle in the way of its sane toned manifestation. Colonel Fen tress comes here With that high sane 1on.' He bowed again tremendously to the colonel. T repeat, respect his dependence upon the law" He whirled suddenly. "Cavendish-Ya Yancy-Car- ringon-I call upon you to arrest John MurreII I do this by virtue Of the authority vested in me as judge of the United States federal court His erime-a mere trifie, my friends passing counterfeit money, Colonel F'entress will inform you that this Is violation of the law which falls within my jurisdiction" and he beamed blandly on Fentress.
 Its a lien cried the colonel
 You'll answer for that later" said the judge, with abrupt austerity of tone
 For all We know you may be some fugitive from jasttce.-Why, your name isn't Price.H
 Are you sure Of that?" asked the judge quickly.
 You're an impostor! Your name is Turbervilleis
 Permit me to relieve your appre. tensions It is Turberyille who has received the appointment Would you like to examine ny credentials - have them by me-ne2 l am obliged for your introduction It could not have come at more timely moment The judge seemed To dismiss Fentress eontemptuously. Once more he faced the packed benches. Put down your ~eapons he commanded This man Murreil will not be released At the first effort at rescue he will be shot where he sits-we have sworn it-hts plotting is at an end" He stalked nearer the benches Not one chance in thousand remains to him Either he dies here or be lives to be taken before every judge in the state, II necessary, until We find one with cour- age to try him. Make no mistake 1t will best conserve the ends Of jus tiee to allow the state courts juris- dietion in this case; and pledge my. self to furnish evidence which will start him we'll on his road to the gal lows,' The judge, tremendous pres. ence, stalked still nearer the benches Outfacing the crowd, sense Of the splendor of the part he was being called upon to play flowed through him like some elixir, he felt that he was transcending himself, that his in spiration was drawn from the hidden springs of the spirit, and that be could neither falter nor go astray. You don't know what you are med ding with! This man has plotted 10 lay the south in ruins--he has been arming the negroes--it is incredible that you should all know this-to such l say. go home and thank God for your escapet For the others = his shaggy brows met in menaeing l frown-"if they force our hand We will toss them John Murrell's dead careass-that's our answer to their challengel"
 He strode out among the gun mug zles which wavered where they still i covered ulIll. lie NdS JUl0hlUS OI Mt- haffy-Mahafy who had said he was still a man to be reekoned with. For the comfort of his own soul he was proving it.
 Do you know what a servile insur- rectioa means you men who have wives and daughters, have you thought of their fate? Of the mon strous sayagery to which they would be exposed? Do you believe he could limit and control it? Look at him, Why, he has never had considera ton outside of his own safety, and yet he expects you to risk your necks to save his! He would have left the state before the first blow was struck his business was all down river but We are going to keep him here to answer for his crimes The law, as implacable as 1t is impartial, has put its mark on him-the shadow in