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I by was so cut up by hoofS and wheels
as to yield no definite results. Hamlin,
obsessed with the belief that whatever
| had occurred had been engineered by
Dupont, and recalling the fact that the
to the southwark, jumped to the con-
| clusion that the fellow would natural
ly head in that direction, seeking ia
miliar country in which to hide.
| The gray of dawn was in the sky as
| the three troopers, soaked to the waist,
crept up the south bank and studied
the trail. Behind them the yellow Ian
terms stiff bobbed about between the
river and town, but there was already
sufficient light to make visible the
signs underfoot. Horsemen had
climbed the bank, the hoof marks yet
damp where water had drained from
dripping fetlocks, and had instantly
broken into lope. A moments glance
proved this to Hamlin as he crept
back and forth, scrutinizing each hoof
mark intently.
Give In the party he said sober
ly. Three mustangs and two Ameri-
can horses, cavalry shod. About three
hours ahead of us" He Strengthened
up, his glance peering into the gray
mists. II reckon it's likely our outfit,
but Wen never catch them on foot.
They'll be behind the sand-dunes be-
fore this. Before we go back, boys,
We'll see if they left the trail where
it turns west"
The three ran forward, paying little
heed until they reached the edge of
the ravine. Here the beaten trail
swerved sharply to the right. Fifty
feet beyond, the marks of horses
hoofs appeared on the sloping bank,
Hamlin sprang down to where the
marks disappeared around the edge of
large bowlder. His hand on the
stone. he stopped suddenly with quick
indrawing of breath, staring down at
motionless figure lying almost at
his feet The man, roughly dressed,
lay on his face, bullet wound show
ing above one ear, the back of his
neck caked with blood The Sergeant,
mastering his first sense of horror,
turned him over and gazed upon the
CHASTITY face Of Major Mcdonald.
my God, they've murdered him
here!" he exclaimed. "Shot him down
from behind Look, men. No; stand
back, and don't muss up the tracks.
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There are footprints here-Indians,
by heaven! Three of them Indians!"
Some plainsmen wear moccasins."
"They don't walk that way-toes
in; and see this hair in Mcdonald s
fingers-that's Indian, sure. Here is
where a horse fell, and slid down the
bank Isn't that bit of broken feath-
er caught in the bush, Carroll? Bring
it over here"
The three bent over the object.
well, what do you say? You men
are both plainsmen."
cheyenne" returned Carroll
promptly. But what the hell are they
doing here?"
Hamfin shook his head.
1T will require more than guessing
to determine that" he said sternly.
"And there is only one way to find out.
That fellow was Cheyenne all right.
and there were three Of them and two
whites in the party-see here; the
prints Of five horses ridden, and one
animal led. That will be the one Nc
Donald had, They went straight up
the opposite bank Of the ravine. II
they leave trail like that we can
ride after them full speed"
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| "And when / told Hilda to tell Mr..
Jesse that wasn't at home, you
thought was an absolute falsifer.
You don't love me, that's what's the
matter" Mrs. Merriwid took a clean
pocket handkerchief from her bureau
drawer shook it out Of it's folds and
applied 1t to her eyes. At the same
time her shoulders became violently
agitated. .@
Nov. Melissa, my dear!" remon-
strated Aunt Jane.
Mrs. Merriwid gurgled.
"You know that isn't true. Melts-
ga. You know that do love YOU"
Mrs. Merriwid dropped her pocket
handkerchief and jumping up. clasped
her relative In a close embrace ana
waltzed her to the end Of the room,
and back. Then she let her go and
began to laugh.
well, I'm sure!" said Aunt Jane.
setting her hair straight
"You darling! How refreshing you
are!" cried Mrs. Merriwid. You're
shade in the desert and claret lemon
ade to the parched throat. You're the
best ever. And I had such stckly
session with Mr.. Jesse last night.
Auntie, dear, do you suppose there's
anything more awful in the world
than kindred spirit?"
II hardly understand you, my DEAR"
replied Aunt Jane.
"Mr. Jesse opines that he and are
kindred SPIRITS explained Mrs. Merri-
wild. Gle bases his opinion on his
assurance that he has the same tastes,
ideas and convictions that have. He
looks at everything in the same way.
He would sympathize with me perfect.
ly If wanted to walk into room on
my hands. He would walk on his
hands by my side If he had a chance
or throw somersaults-or fits. He
wouldn't disapprove of my smoking.
He'd lend me his pipe like the gen
tleman in Mr.. Wells books. He has
my ideas on politics and my ideas Of
religion and high-heeled shoes. and il
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1913-08-07
CHAPTER XIV.
In Pursuit.


The four men, heavily armed, and
equipped for winter service, rode ,up
the bank Of the ravine to the irregu.
larity of plain beyond. The trail, lead
ing directly south into the solitudes.
was easily followed, and WATSON,
slightly in advance of the others, made
no attempt to check his horse. content
to lean forward, his keen eyes mark.
ing every sign. Scarcely word was
exchanged since Hamlin had explained
what had occurred as they crossed the
river. Hardly less interested than the
Sergeant, the sober-faced scout con.
centrated every energy on the pursuit.
both men realizing the necessity of
haste. Not only would the trail be DIFF
ficult after they attained the sand belt.
but, if snow fell, would be utterly blot
ted out. And the dull, murky skv
threatened snow, the sharp wind hav-
ing already veered to the northwest
All about stretched a dull, dead mic.
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obsolete conventions that have mar
rowed and cramped her for countless
ages?"
If you are abiding to-er-to cor
sets, must say that I consider them
both proper and necessary" Aunt Jane
answered. flight lacing is one thing.
and an adequate support that gives
trimness to the figure and discourages
the indecorous habit of lounging is an
other"
DO you think a woman should
smoke II she wants to?' asked Mrs.
Merriwid.
There you go again!" said Aunt
Jane.
Il feel sure you DON'T" declared her
niece. LAS a matter Of fact, you dis
agree with me-"
perhaps not so much as that Gig
arctic did," Aunt Jane retorted.
ut was my first atempt," said Mrs.
Merrtwid. 1.-THE next time I shall
not find it SO unpleasant, and after
that shall begin to derive enjoyment
from the practice. You'll see.'
II WON'T" said Aunt Jane emphat-
ically. 1.-THE next time 1t happens,
shall pack my trunk and go back to
Keokuk on the first train. There are
some things. Melissa. that will not
countenance even In YOU"
"A good many things" said Mrs.
Merriwid, pouting. "You certainly
don't approve Of much that do or
much that think. You don't like my
new shoes"
THE heels are positively absurd"
Aunt Jane declared.
you don't like my Easter lily gown
or what ! said to Hilda when she
burned the chops this morning"
do you think. yourself, you were
justified In what you said?"
Il think those chops would have JUS.
tilted anything" said Mrs. Merriwid.
Il ought to have thrown them at her.
! suppose you don't approve Of
that"
II decidedly do not" said Aunt
lane.
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cure Of desoiation, dun-colored plain
unrelieved by vegetation, matching
the skies above, extending IN every di
rection through weary leagues Of dis.
NAL loneliness. The searching eye
caught no relief from desolate same.
ness, drear monotony. Nowhere was
there movement, or any semblance Of
life. Behind, the land was broken by
ravines, but in every other direction
it stretched level to the horizon, OK
cept that far off southwark arose IT.
regular ridges of sand, barren. ugly
blotches, colorless, and forever chang
ing formation under the beating OF a
ceaseless wind. 1t was desert, across
which not even a snake crawled, and
Ito wing of migrating bird beat the
leaden sky above.
The marks of their horses hoofs
cutting sharply into the soil. told accu-
rately the fugitives' rate Of progress,
and the pursuers swept forward with
caution, anxious to spare their mounts
and to keep out of vision themselves
until nightfall. Their success depend.
ed largely on surprise, and the conf.
dence of those ahead that they were
unpursued. WATSON expressed the sit
uation exactly, as the four halted a
moment at an Unexpectedly discovered
water-hole.
"I'd think this yere plain trail was
some Injun trick, boys, If didn't know
the reason fur it. II amt 1njun ma.
ture, an he's cock-sure that nobody's
chasin him yet. He's figurin' on two
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1913-08-07
MELISSA iNcLiNEs TO occAs-
SIGNAL AGREEMENT.

Mrs. Merriwid pushed up the right
1leeve Of her loose dressing robe and
aexed the biceps of her beautifully
rounded arm after the most approved
method, frowning as. she did SO.
"Shockingly f1abby!" she remarked
to her maternal. maiden aunt Jane.
"Wretched form! I2l have to buy a
nice little gym suit and take some
daily exercises"
Cant you take exercises without
buying a suit for IT." asked Aunt
Jane. who had an idea Of economy.
Certain kinds, perhaps" replied
Mrs. Merriwid, chat is, of course, II
you're not English; but you see. dear
lie, I want to learn to walk on my
hands, and even in the privacy Of my
own room-ahem!"
Aunt Jane made sounds expressive
of annoyance.
Really" Mrs. Merriwid, declared.
I'm not fooling. Don't you think
II were able to do it gracefully 1t
would be a nice way to enter a
room?"
"You mean disgracefully, think -
said Aunt Jane. "No, don't think it
would be a nice way at all" :.
"You would disapprove Of somer-
saults rapidly and neatly executed.
also, l presumed?
my dear Melissa" said Aunt. Jane,
III you wish me to leave the room,
say so plainly, but don't talk that
way. It's not ladylike and it's not
modest"
Mrs. Merriwid puckered her lips and
emitted a low, melodious whistle.
well, it's quite evident you don't ap-
PROVE" she remarked. well have to
leave the subject Of athletics, then, I
suppose. But please tell me, dear
auntie, that you believe in woman
having certain degree of freedom.
You don't consider, do you, that she
,hould be tied and ,trammelled by the
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we were married, our companionship
would be so perfect that we would
neither of us need to say single
word. We'd just think and then nod
our heads at each other. No friction,
no argument, no rows and no max
ing up again." '~
1T would be a peaceful existence"
said Aunt Jane.
1T would be the very next thing to
the silent tomb-lf it lasted; but to
get right down to brass tacks. 1t sell
dom does last" said Mrs. Merriwid.
Spirits that are too kindred for any
use before marriage soon meet like
strangers, afterwards, and you can't
tell beforehand what form of disagree
ment you have to depend on to while
away the dragging hours. It's as i'm
portant for married people to disagree
upon the right things as 1t is for them
to agree properly. You paste that in
side your best hat, dearie. The great
thing Is to learn to tolerate and even
enjoy the stupidity childishness.
weakness, narrowness and blindness
of your mate, and prefer them to the
wisdom, liberality and insight of any
body else on earth. That makes the
happy marriage, auntie."
well, l suppose you think you
know, but in my opinion you are to-
tally and willfully mistaken" said
Aunt Jane.
Copyright 1918. by W. q. chapman.)
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ness all the time l was not asleep
Then | figured that would be nearly
helpless. would have to get some
body to lead me around wherever
went. But supposing that couldn't
get anybody, what would l do then?
| remembered that l had seen blind
men who we're led around by dogs and
| commenced to speculate on how long
1t would take me to train up pup
TO have sense enough to lead me
around. And then suppose that 1t
should spy cat on the other side Of
the avenue and take a sudden notion
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1913-08-07

to catch it. That would mean that If
would lead me out into the street
where | probably would be run over
by an automobile or street car, And
just when had become desperate
somehow the situation seemed to set
ridiculous and | laughed. Now, / am
feeling pretty we'll again and have
one good lamp left OF course 1t is
unhappy when some one comes up on
tine blind side, but 1t beats no eyes at
all too bad to talk about, So ! have
good deal to be thankful for. Any.
way. am not certain that I have not
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1913-08-07
CHAPTER XIII.
The Dead Body.

That both Mcdonald and his daugh-
Ter were involved in this strange puz-
zle was already clear. The disappear
ance Of the one was as mysterious as
that o. the other. Whether the orig
inal conspiracy had centered about the
Major, and Miss Molly had merely
been drawn into the net through acct
dent, or whether both were destined
as victims from the first, could not be
determined by theory. Indeed the
Sergeant could evolve no theory, could
discover no purpose in the outrage.
Convinced that Dupont and his wife
were the moving spirits, he yet pos
sessed no satisfactory reason for
charging them with the crime, for
which there was no apparent object.
Nothing remained to be done but
search the town, blind search in the
hope Of uncovering some trail. That
crime had been committed-either
murder or abducticn-was evident
the two had not dropped thus sudden
ly out of sight without cause Nor did
1t seem possible they could have been
whisked away without leaving some
trace behind. The town was accus-
toned to murder and sudden death;
the echo Of revolver shots would create
no panic, awaken no alarm, and vet
the place was small, and there was
little likelihood that any deed of VIC
lence would pass long unnoticed. With
few words of instruction, and hasty
descriptions of both Dupont and Con-
nors, Hamlin sent his men down the
struggling street to drag out the oc-
cupants OF shack and tent, riding him.
self to the blazing front of the Poodle
Dog"
Late as the hour was, the saloon
and the gambling rooms above were
all crowded. Hamlin plunged into the
mass OF men, pressing passage back
and forth, his eyes searching the faces,
lille he eagerly questioned those with
whom he had any acquaintance. Few
among these could recall to mind
sIther "Reb" or his boon companion,
and even those who did retained no
recollection of having seen the two
lately. The bartenders asserted that
neither man had been there that night.
and the dealers above were equally
positive. The city marshal, encoun-
tered outside, remembered Dupont,
and had seen him at the hotel three
hours before, but was positive the fel.
low had not been on the streets since.
Connors he did not know, but if the
man was Major McDonald's driver,
then he was missing all right, for Cap
tain Barrett had to employ livery
man to drive Mrs. Dupont back to the
fort. No, there was no lady with her;
he was sure, for he had watched them
get into the carriage.
The troopers were no more fortu-
nate in their results, but had succeed
ed in stirring up greater excitement
during their exploration, several irate
individuals, roughly aroused from
sleep, exhibiting fighting propensities,
which had cost one a b!ackened eve.
and the other the loss of tooth. Both,
However, had enjoyed the occasion.
and appeared anxious for more. Hav-
ing exhausted the possibilities of the
town, the soldiers procured lanterns,
and. leaving the horses behind began
exploring the prairie. In this labor
they were assisted by the marshal,
end few aroused citizens hastily i'm
pressed into a posse. The search was
thorough one, but the ground near
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MoVe.'
or three days getaway, and so don't
care tinker's dam bout these yero
marks. Once in the sand, an thar
won't be no trail anyhow. It's some
kintry out thar, an it would be like
huntin' a needle in haystack to try
an find them feuars after ter-night.
This is my idea-we'l just mosey
along slow, savin' the bosses an keep
ing back out O. sight till dark Them
| fellars amt many hours ahead, an are
likely ter camp furst part of Their
night anyhow. They'll feel safe onct
hid in them sand-hills, an If they dom
git no sight Of us, most likely they
won't even post no guard. Thet's when
we want ter dig in the spurs. Aim
| that about the right program, Ser
geant?"
Burning with impotence as Hamlin
was, fearful that every additional mo-
ment of delay might increase the girls
danger, he was yet soldier and plains
man enough to realize the wisdom of
| the old scout. There were at least
four men in the party pursued, two of
them Indian warriors, the two whites
desperate characters. Without doubt
they would put up fierce fight, or, If
warned in time, could easily scatter
and disappear.
"Of course you are right, SAM" he
replied promptly. "Only am so afraid
of what may happen to Miss Molly"
Forget it. Thar's nuthin' goin' ter
happen to her while the bunch is on
the move. If that outfit was all Injun,
or all white, maybe thar might But
che way it is they'll never agree on
nuthin', 'cept how to git away. IT
amt likely they ever meant ter kill
the Major, 'er take the girl erlong.
Them things just naturally happened,
an now they're scared stiff. It'll take
day err two for 'em to make up their
minds what to do"
''What do you imagine they will de-
eide. SAM"
Wall, thet's all guesswork But
reckon know what I'd do If was in
tibet sort o fix an bein' chased fer
murder an robbery. I'd take the easy
way; make fer the nearest 1njun vii
lage, an leave the girl thar"
You mean Black Kettles Campo"
II reckon; he's down thar on the
Canadian somewhat. You kin bet
those fellars know whar, an thet's
whut they're amin for, unless this
yere Dupont has some hidin' out
scheme of his own. Whar did you say
he ranched?'
Buffalo Creek"
"Thets the same neighborhood.
must We been in cahoots with those
red devils to have ever run cattle in
thar. We've got to head 'em of afore
they git down into that kintry, er we
won't have no scalps to go back home
with. Let's mosey erlong, boys"
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1913-08-07
Lightning Lenothen. Man. Body.

George D. Pittman, ranchman, who
was struck by lightning near Wilcox.
Ariz., measured five feet eight inches
in height before death and six feet
afterward. His vertebrae was un-
coupled by the shock.
Pittman's hair was singed at the
back of his neck, where the bolt en-.
tered. His neck was broken aud shout
ders crushed.-Omaha Bee.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1913-08-07
HALF BLIND, BUT THANKFUL
Real Philosophy Evinced by Man Who
10 Happy to Be Allowed the
Sight Of One Eye.

Recently W. A, Morgan. the father
of w. Y. Morgan of Hutchinson, lost
the sight of one of his eyes. "While
Y was at the hospital" says Captain
Morgan, II did lot of thinking about
row l could get along supposing l
W ent entirely blind. wouldn't be
able to read, just have to sit In dark.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1913-08-07
Consistent Dentist.

The Dentist-You have very good
teeth, madam. How have you pre-
served them so we'll?
The Victim in the Chair-Ugh!
II say, what do you use on your
teeth?"
ugh, UGH"
when were they last fllled?"
"Ugh!"
1T doesn't hurt you, does it?'
ugh! Ugh!"
Madam, If you don't keep your
mouth shut, Ill never be able to fill
this TOOTH"
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seen as much in my time as one man
.eht to see."-Kansas City Journal.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1913-08-07
Different Kinds.

Different Kinds.
"I'm going to the Office now to pound
my typewriter"
II can't pound mine"
why not?"
Belongs to an athletic club"
The Forrest City times., 1913-02-07
REALLY NAMED FOR STATE
Mlsstssi ppi River Steamers Originated
cosnomen That Has New Be-
come Universal.

On the Mississippi river IN older
days the passenger steamboats, were
very ornate affairs. wing with each
other IN garish glory One owner hit
on the idea o. naming his steam
boats cabins instead OF numbering
them So he named them in honor OF
the states OF the union. each having
above the door the gilt title OF some
state. the big central cabin being call
ed the Texas" after the largest state
Other beat owners took up the idea,
and thus the word cabis was grad
ually alrernated by state" room. For
wears the best cabin was still known
as the Texas Then that sohrlquet died
with the ebbing glory OF the old riy~r
steamers. But the word "state-oc n
became Incorporated into our Ian
guags. and IN time even broke into the
dictionary. as does many another
catch phrase. Not one person in a thou
sand who occupies 8 stateroom knows
the term once meant "a room named
for 3 state"
The Forrest City times., 1913-02-07

Nearly everybody is obliged more or
less TO take laxative. There are Of
course few exceptions A great many
people also need occasionally 10 take $
tonic. Probably few households exist
that do not make uss Of tones and
kxatives.
The remedy Peruna is laxative
tome 1t not only operates - gentle
laxative. but also as q tonic.
The benefit derived tom such =
remedy is great deal more in the
prevention Of disease than in the cure
After person has really become sick.
either with an acute or chronic all
ment, the rule should re to employ 3
physician. or some enc who can give the
case bis personal attention, But long be-
fore this happens the person viii complain
Of this or that symptom. which IS not Sc
we're enough &c interfere with bis regular
activities. II q, this place before the d.
The Forrest City times., 1913-02-07
A TONIC LAXATIVE
Pe-ru-na, an Up-to-Date Family Medicine That
Should Be In Every Home

sease has really gained toothold In the
system. q person was TO take dose or two
Of q good tonic laxative the great ms jor>
ity Of cases Of sickness would be pro
vented.
Peruns /. remedy that should be kept
in the house. Its virtue as . preventive
to disease is the thing l wish chiefly to
emphasize.
A slight condition Of constipation may
lead to serious sluggishness OF the bowels,
billousness, re-absorption Of poisonous ma
terial and finally sickness. Or apathy Of
the stomach in which the food is not rel
ished. may gradually lead TO atomic dyspep-
STA or TO the acquisition Of some acute dis
ease. For either one of these conditions
. few doses Of the tonic laxative Peruns
would set matters right, This is why the
remedy should always be kept handy by.
When once the value of Peruna As .
household remedy IL understood 10 home
would be without il. Cathartics. pills and
powders would be discarded Irritating
tonics would be no longer taken. Alco
hole drinks would have no place. With .
few doses Of Peruns = vigorous appetite 10
produced and ii there be any slugg,shness
Of the bowels their function Is gradually
restored.
Mos. laxstives are weakening in their
effect. A tonic ls1stive guards against
this weakening effect. Until right living
has become So thoroughly established that
all medicines are super6uous. Peruns viii
be needed. 1t is exactly the remedy that
meets numerous necessities of the house
held Sold at all drug stores.
Mr.. John r. Perkins. - Whiting ST..
Plymouth. Mass. writes: Il think Pc
rQna is q number one medicine. | was
troubled with estsrrh and bowel com
plant. | tried several doctors. but could
only find temporary relief took PsrunA
and am glad 70 say that II cured my ca
tarrh and corrected my bowels
Pe-ru-ns. Man-a-hn and La-cu-pis msnu-
featured by the Pe-ru-ua Company. Column
bus, Ohio. Sold a. all drug stores.
SPECIAL N0fICEs-Maay persons inquire
for TIE O}3-ttrne Psruna They want the Pc
rUas that their Fathers and Mothers used
TO take. The cid Peruca is new called ka-
tsrnc. II your druggtst or dealer does not
keep II for sale write :he katarno Company,
Columbus. CLIO. and IAey viii tell yea AL
about It