The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-03-28

sooner did he get news of some big tuskers than
he set forth through the thorn scrub under a
blazing tropical sun, to track them.
Creeping on alEfours through the bushes and
ffteen-foot-hgh grass he made his way into the
center of the herd and selected his bulls. He
would follow them up until he had killed off all
the best tuskers in the herd Then would come
the cutting up of the elephants and the hewng
out OF their giant ivory teeth.
At last the Sudan government determined to
stand this brazen latxlessness longer
senger was dispatched to Rogers warning him to
come i'll and surrender, else, declared the Off
Gals, he would not be spared
His answer was typical of the
If you want me, come and get me-"
Now Captain Fox, inspector of the Mongolia
province in the Sudan, did want Rogers and
moreover, wanted him badly He accepted the
challenge, after first sending word to Rogers
that he proposed to bring him into Mongolia
dead alive
Rogers laughed when he read the message
Back came the answer, the foot of the
official note: Il waiting. Come and get me-"
Captain Fox set forth from Mongolia in pursuit
of this daring outlaw with the meager force of
Sudanese noncommissoned officer and six Sudan
csc soldiers and a few native carriers and mules
for the conveyance Of supplies.
Up the banks of the Nile went the little party
of soldiers and their white leader and in
advance of them was the fearless Rogers, laugh
ing in his sleeve and content in the belief that be
could outwit the most determined pursuit But
he had misjudged the caliber of the who
had been sent after him.
Day by day the little party kept on down the
Nile, up the Nile. across the Nile first in the
Congo territory and then in Uganda territory.
Doubling and redoubling their tracks, they
never gave up hope.
Something of the spirit which must have pos
sessed both pursuer and pursued be cleaned
from the story of the final meeting between these
two men.
Worn out, and hungry Fox and his party
reached village late one night. Here they learn
ed that the poachers had shot a native for dis
obeying al order given by Rogers. This had
happened only that morning, they were
hot the trail of Rogers
Despite their pitiabe condition. learning
OF this murder Captain Fox and his weary men
at once set out in the dark in pursuit. They
travelled all that night and the greater part OF
the next day. Toward sunset they came in sight
of an immense village square. around which
posted hundred Of the armed native followers
of the poacher
Slowly Captain Fox advanced until he stood in
the center of the armed men.
Where is the white man your master?" he ask
ed authoritatvely
The armed natives watched him sullenly With
out vouchsa1ng reply. Al last, after what seem
ed like hours to the captain, of the natives
pointed silently toward large house in the cen
ter Of the village
Fox approached the house indicated with his
rifle cooked and ready for instant use in of
need. He halted few PAGES from the house and
summoned Rogers to come out and surrender
No reply came to the first summons and SO he
repeated it twice more.
All remained silent the grave and Fox
began to suspect treachery. But he kept his
eyes the door
Suddenly it opened and native servant
came out and saluted Fox
THE commandant wants you TO come in" ne
said, in his native dialect. He is sick. and
not come out to you"
At first it looked suspicious, but Fox decided
to risk any tr3p. He walked toward the house
and left his rifle outside leaning against the wall
hen he called TO his soldiers to remain on guard
and allow one to leave the house while he
in 1t.
Then he passed in through the doorway.
He found himself in a large dark room, lighted
by single Pickering candle. For moment his
eyes failed to anything, but gradually he be-
came accustomed to the dark light and made out
the figure Of white man lying on a camp cot
Beside him sat another white man, who was un
known to Fox. He had heard that there
other white with Rogers, whom the natives
called Doctor" but his identity had been
learned by the government.
Surrounding the bed were ten armed native
followers of Rogers, who eyed the soldier with
sullen suspicion
Fox stood inside the door and looked from
white TO the other
Which is Mr.. Rogers" he asked breaking the
strained silence.
Mr.. Rogers has been shot" replied the white
man sitting beside the cot with a growl of
ger
Yes, ard by your men"
The the bed spoke thickly aud as il In
great pain.
I am sorry, very sorry, indeed, that you have
been wounded Mr. Rogers" Fox walked slowly
forward to the bed. 4 hope 1t is not serious, but
certainly you mistaken in thinking my SOL
ders did It."
MOI" Rogers Numbered at him. partly rising
in bed and falling back with groan The other
white man tried to soothe him. ct was by the
soldiers you sent here to arrest me-" he contin-
ued. with bitter hate.
There three Of my men on ahead OF
me, 1t IS true" Fox replied, "but | am convinced
they would not have shot at you or interfered
with you
The man the bed eyed the soldier sternly
without answering For a few moments there
silence.
Come anG stand right here so that I can have
look at YOU" Rogers ordered Fox suddenly.
Now, tell me what you want with me-"
Captain Fox being still unarmed went and
stood beside the bed Under the red blankets
covering Rogers could be seen the shape of
heavy revolver. 1t pointing straight at Fox's
breast. Rogers eyes blazing. Still the sol
der did not finch
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