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Gilpin observer., 1914-11-26

to be stolen by one man or anotherl
Am l."
That's what you would be-" put in
Bud, with brutal directness, "if these
rebels got hold Of you. No, maam, l
wouldn't take you out of this town for
q hundred thousand dollars. You don't
know what you're talking about, that's
all! Wait till the fighting is over
gee! Did you hear that? Come, on,
let's get into the housed"
He ducked suddenly as bullet went
spang against the corrugated iron roof
above them and. seizing her by the
hand, he half dragged her through a
side door and into the summer garden.
Here a sudden outcry of women's
voices assailed their ears like q rush
of wind and they beheld peon mothers
running to and fro with their scream
ing children clasped to their breasts or
dragging at their skirts. A few help
less men we're trying to keep them
quiet, but as the bullets began to thud
against the adobe walls the garden be-
came a bedlam.
Gracia stood and surveyed the scene
for a moment, ignoring tho hulking
Bud with disdainful eyes. Then she
snatched her hand Indignantly away
and ran to pick up child. That was
all, but Hooker knew what she thought
Of him.
He passed through the house, ho-
ping to discover where she had gone,
but all he heard was her commanding
voice as she silenced the wailing wom-
en-, and, feeling somehow very much
out of place, he stepped forth into the
open.
After all. for q man Of his build. the
open was best. Let the white-handed
boys stay with the ladies-they under
stood their ways.
Gilpin observer., 1914-11-26

scu were careful, and my heart went
out to him. You know how it is with
US Mexicans-we do not love by rea-
son. We love like children-suddenly
from the heart! And now all wish
In life Is to run away to Phil. But
every time l speak Of it you shut your
jaws or tell me am fool"
"Umpum," protested Bud, turning
stubborn again. II tell you you don't
know what you're talking about. These
rebels don't amount to nothing around
the town, but on a trail they're awful.
They shoot from behind rocks and all
that and a woman amt noways safe.
You must know what they're like
these old women don't think about
nothing else-so what's the use of talk
ing! And BESIDES" he added grimly.
I've had some trouble with your old
man and don't want to have any
more"
What trouble have you had?" she
demanded promptly, but Hooker would
not answer in words He only
shrugged his shoulders and turned
away, crumpling his hat in his hand.
But mol" she cried as she sensed
the meaning Of his concealment, you
must tell me! / want to know. Was
it over your mine? Then you must
not blame me, for he never has told
me world"
MOI" inquired Bud, rousing sudden
ly at the memory of his wrongs. Then
hn -Win FOL hou ha
this"-he fetched worn piece of ore
from his pocket-"when my pardner
gave 1t to you! 1t was right there
lost my pardner-and he was a good
kid too-and all because of that rock.
Here, take look at it-I took that
away from your father!"
Then he stole it from mel" flashed
back Gracia as she gazed at the speci-
men. "Oh. have you thought all the
time that betrayed Phil? But didn't
tell you-didn't l tell you at the
hotel, when you promised to be my
friend? All, see that you are hard
man. Mr.. Hooker-quick to suspect,
slow to forget-and yet l told you be-
fore! But listen, and will tell you
again. l remember well when dear
Phil showed me this rock-he was SO
happy because he had found the gold,
And Just to make it lucky he let me
hold it while we were talking through
hole in the wall. Then my father
saw me and started to come near-I
could not hand it back without betray-
ing Phil-and in the night, when
was asleep, some one took it from un
der my pillow. That is the truth, and
l will ask you to believe me; and if
you have other things against me you
must say what they are and see If l
cannot explain.
mol" she ran on, her voice vibrant
with the memory Of past quarrels. Il
Gilpin observer., 1914-11-26
Cnpyrishs. islA By Frank A. AunssvJ

Along with the rest went Hooker
and Gracia. and, though her mother
beckoned and her father frowned
sternly, the wilful daughter of the Ara
gons did not offer to leave him as they
scampered up the hill. In fact, she
rode close beside him, squirting when
he spurred and, finally, when the
shower of stray bullets had passed,
she led on around the house.
Wont you help me take my horse
inside the walls?" she asked. Bud
followed after her. circling the fortress
whose blank adobe walls gave shelter
to the screaming women. and she
smiled upon him with the most en-
gaging confidence.
Il know you will have to go soon"
she said, "and suppose I've got to be
shut in with those creatures, but we
must be sure to save our horses. Some
bullets might hit them. you know. and
then we could not run away!
you remember your promise!" she
reminded. as Bud gazed at her in as.
tonishment- "Ah. yes. knew you did
otherwise you would not have picked
such a good horse for me. This roam
is my fathers best riding horse. You
must put yours inside the wall with
him, and when the time is right we
will get them and ride for the line"
"What?" cried Hooker incredulous
ly. with the country full Of rebels
They're liable to take the town In hall
an hour!"
mo, indeed they will not!" respond
ed Gracia with spirit. You do no,
understand the spirit OF US Sonorans
Gilpin observer., 1914-11-26

have nothing to do with my father!
me marry first one man and then an
other. But l am an American CIR!
now, at heart-I do not want to sell
myself; want to marry for love! Can
you understand that? Yes? No? Then
why do you look away? Have you
something that you hold against me?
All. you shake your head-but you
will not speak to me? When was at
school In Los Angeles ! saw the COW.
boys In the west show. and they were
different-they were not afraid OF any
danger, but they would talk. too.
have always wanted to know you, but
you will not let mel thought you
were brave-like those cowboys"
She paused to make him speak, but
Hooker was tongueied. There was
something about the way she talked
that pulled him over, that made him
want to do what she said, and yet
some secret, hidden voice was always
crying: "Beware!" He was convinced
now that she had never been a party
to treachery; no, nor even wished
him i'll.
She was very beautiful. too. In the
twilight, and when she drew nearer
he moved away, for he was afraid she
would sway him from his purpose. But
now she was waiting for some an
swer-some word from him, though
the question had never been asked.
And yet he knew what it was.
She wanted him to steal away with
her In the evening and ride for the
border-and Phil. That was what she
always wanted. no matter what she
said. and now she was calling him u
coward.
Sure them bronco-riders are brave"
he said In vague defense; but there's
difference between being brave and
foolish. And man might be brave for
himself and yet be afraid for other
people,"
How do you mean?" she asked.
Gilpin observer., 1914-11-26

We'll" he said, II might be willing
to go out and fight thousand of them
insurrectos with one hand, and at the
same time be afraid to take you along.
Or l might"
"Oh, then you will go, won't your"
she cried, clasping him by the hand.
You will. won't you? I'm not afraid"
NO" answered Bud. drawing his
hand away. that's Just what won't
do! And I'll tell you why. That coun-
try up there is full of rebels-the low
est kind there are. 1t just takes one
shot to lay me out or cripple one of
our horses. Then I'd have to make
fight for it-but what would happen
to you?"
I'D fight. too!" spoke up Gracia
resolutely. I'm not afraid"
NO." grumbled Bud, you don't
know them rebels. You've been shut
up in house all the time-if you'd
been through what I have in the last
six months you'd understand what 1
mean"
"If Phil were here, he'd take mel"
countered Gracia. and then Bud lost
his head.
Yes" he burst out, that's Jest
what's the matter with the crazy fool.
That's jest why he's up across the line
now hollering for me to save his
girl! He's brave. is he? Well, why
don't he come down, then, and save
you himself: Because he's afraid to!
He's afraid of getting shot or going up
against Manuel del Rey. BY grab, it
makes me tired the way you people
talk! If he'd done what told him to
in the first place he wouldn't have got
into this jackpot"
"Oh my!" exclaimed Gracia, aghast.
why, what is the matter with you?
And what did you tell him to do?"
II told him to mind his own busi-
ness" answered Hooker bluntly.
And what did he say?"
HE said he'd try anything-once!"
Bud spat out the phrase vindictively,
full of bitterness.
"Oh dear!" faltered Gracia. "And
SO you do not think that Phil is
brave?"
Hes brave to start things" sneered
Bud, but mot to carry 'em through"
For a moment Gracia huddled up
against pillar. her hand against her
face. as if to ward Off blow. Then
she lowered it slowly and moved re-
luctantly away.
81 must go now" she said. and Bud
did not offer to stay her, for he saw
what his unkindness had done.
Il am sorry!" she added pitifully.
but he did not answer. There was
nothing that he could say now.
In a moment of resentment, driven
to evaporation by her taunts. he had
forgotten his pledge to his pardner
and come between him and his girl.
That which he thought wild horses
could not draw from him had flashed
out in a fit of anger-and the damage
was beyond amendment. for wha: ho
had said was the truth.
Gilpin observer., 1914-11-26
CHAPTER XIII.

There are two things, according to
the saying, which cannot be recalled
the sped arrow and the spoken word.
Whether spoken in anger or in jest,
our winged thoughts will not come
back to US and, where there is no balm
for the wound we have caused, there
is nothing to do but let it heal.
Bud Hooker was a man Of few
words, and slow to speak i'll of anyone.
but some unfamiliar devil had loosened
his tongue and he had told the worst
about Phil Certainly If man were
the bravest of the brave, certainly IL
he loved his girl more than life itself
he would not be content to hide
above the line and pour out his soul
on note-paper. But to tell it to the
girl-that was an objectionable sin!
Still. now that the damage was done,
there was no use of vain repining, and
after cursing himself intellectually
Bud turned in for the night. Other
days were coming; there were favors,
he might do; and perhaps, as the yes,
terdays went by, Gracia would forgive
him for his plain speaking. Even to-
morrow, II the rebels came back for
more. he might square himself in ac-
ton and prove that he was not cow
ard. A coward!
1t had been a long time since any
one had used that word to him. but
after the way he had knitted dear
Phil" he had to admit he was it. But
dear Phil" 1t was that which had,
set him of.
II she knew how many other girls
but Bud put sudden quietus on that
particular line of thought. As long as
the world stood and Gracia was in his
sight he swore never to speak i'll OF
De Lancey again, and then he went to-
sleep.
The men who guarded the casa
grande slept uneasily on the porch.
lying down like dogs on empty sugar
sacks that the women might not lack
bedding inside. Even at that they were
better off, for the house was close and
feverish. with the crying OF babiesl
and the babbling OF dreamers. and
mothers moving to and fro.
II was a hectic night. but Bud slept
1t out, and at dawn. after the custom
Of his kind. he arose and stamped on
his boots. The moist coolness OF the
morning Drougnt the door or wet
greasewood and tropic blossoms 10 his
nostrils as he stepped out to speak
with the guards. and as he stood there
waiting for the full daylight the mas
ter mechanic joined him.
He was full-blooded, round-headed
little man with determined views on
life, and he began the day, as usual.
with his private opinion of Mexicans.
They were the same uncomplimentary
remarks to which he had given voice
on the day before, for the rebels had
captured one OF his engines and he
knew y would come to some harm.
To be Continued
Gilpin observer., 1914-11-26

Can't you see how the firing has slack
ened? The miners have driven your
rebels back already. and they will dc
more-they will follow them up and
kill them! Then, when the rebels are
in flight and Del Rey and his rurales
are away. that will be q good time for
US to slip OF and make our dash fol
the Incl"
Nothing doing!" announced Hooker
ms he dismountsd at the corral. -You
don't know what you're talking about!
But will leave my horse here" he
added: Il sure don't want him to gel
hurt"
but you promised!- protested Gra,
cia weakly.
Promised nothing!" retorted Bud
ungraciously. Il promised to take care
Of you. didn't 1? Well. what's the use
OF talking. then? You better stay right
here, where you're safe. Come ON,
lets 90 to the house!-
mol" cried Gracia, her dark eye
turning misty With imminent tears
"Oh. Mr.. Hooker!" ahe burst out
didn't keep them all waiting while l
pat on this ridins-skirtf l thought you
nad come to take me away! What dc
1 care to be safe? want to be free!
| want to run away-and go across the
line 70 dear Phil" she faltered. Then
she looked up at him sharply and he
voice took on an accusing tone.
"Aha!" she said. as II making some
expected discovery, so that is It!
thought perhaps you were afraid"
"What?" demanded Bud, put sud
denly upon the defensive.
Il might have known It," soliloquized
Gracia with conviction. You are
jealous OF dear Phil"
who? Me?" cried Hooker, smiling
down at her grimly. well, let 1t go
at that" he said. as she regarded him
with an arch smile. I'D certainly be
u fool to take all those chances for
nothing. Let him steal his own girl
that's what say!"
Now that, Mr.. Hooker" burst out
Gracia in passion, "is very unkind-
and rullai Ara . woman Of the town.
The Denver star., 1914-09-12

Md Mrs. Mary H. Baker, president
of Colorado and jurisdiction, was the
only representative from the West
and has returned much benefited by
her trip. While en- route, Mrs. Baker
visited friends at different places. In
Chicago she was the guest of Mrs.
Elizabeth Lindsey-Davis, national or
ganizer and DR.. J. A. Harper, former
ly of Denver DR.. Harper ranks as
one of Chicago's leading dentists and
is enjoying large practice. | am
sure this will be good news to his
many friends in Denver. A fuller ac-
count of the national will be given at
the annual meeting, which meets in
Denver in June.
Mrs. Gabe Peterson, who has been
the house guest of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ.
H. Hamler, has returned to her home
in Denver. Mrs. Peterson was the in
spiration of many social gatherings
while in our midst.
The Denver star., 1914-09-12

Equity Congress- Hears Genera: Milss.
The recent visit OF General Nelson
A. Miles to the equity congress In Hnr-
lem, New York. formed a very inter-
esting part OF the propaganda which
has been conducted for some time TO
secure recognition of cOlored men In
the fire department. on the police force.
and In the national guard. To further
these objects the equity congress OF
New York was formed In 1910. and 1t
was before the members Of this body
that General Miles spoke. The general
was met at IenOx avenue and One
Hundred and Thirty-fourth street by
n Inrge detachment of the United
States boy scouts. commanded by Ma.
jOr r. &. Wendell. and detail from
the Spanish war camp was also pres
ent as escort in charge OF Commander
Hamilton II. Blunt, former United
States army captain who saw service
In Cuba and the Philippines.
The Denver star., 1914-09-12

Miss Pansy Cox was the guest of
honor at very pretty card party
given by her cousin, Miss Ella Chap
man, at the home of their aunt, Mrs.
R. G. Holley. The house was beauti,
fully decorated in flowers. White
and yellow was the color scheme,
which was carried out in every detail.
Progressive whist was the game
played. Mr. c. Blackwell won first
prize, while Mrs. Jackson of Tulsa,
Okla, won second prize Consolation
was won by Mr.. Ed Davis. Delight
full refreshments were served to the
accompaniment of the Peerless Trio,
Holley, Wolfskill and Jackson, to the
delight of all present, and was rare
treat Dancing was the last enjoy
ment of the evening. All united in
the opinion that a most enjoyable
evening had been furnished by very
charming hostess. Miss Cox left for
her home in Wichita, Kans., Tuesday
evening.
The Denver star., 1914-09-12
To p.dieat. Lincoln Memorial AroI

To Dedicate Lincoln Memorial Arch.
The committee on program for tho
annual meeting of the national Bap-
tist convention, which began its SEES
sions in Philadelphia Sept o. to con-
clude on Monday. Sept IA. has recon-
mended that an extra session OF the
convention he held in Washington on
Tuesday. Sept. Is. In connection with
the dedication " the Lincoln memorial
arch Mt Lincoln heights The Lincoln
memorial arch is Mt the entrance to
the National Training School For WO-
men and Girls. Of which Miss Mamie
81. Burroughs is president
The Denver star., 1914-09-12
CITY NEWS.

Mrs. ]. H. Jenkins left on
the goth fort:Keokuk, Iowa,
to be the guests of the parents
of Mrs. Jenkins, MIR. and Mrs.
Fred jenkins. While enroute
she stopped at Omaha Nebr.
and visited her cousin, Mrs.
K. A. Johnson and Mrs Chas
South. They had a delight
full time, arriving home on the
ninth.
The Denver star., 1914-09-12
EMMETT wlLuAns,
The Star Barber Shop
and POOL ROOM
First Class in every Particular
GIVE u TRIAL
z232 Lariner St. Deaver, Colo

Resolutions. The price Of room rent,
ads and other liners that are run on
= monthly rate Of Soc must be paid
In advance a. we are unable to carry
them at 20 smait rate and pay 4
collectors commission. No items Of
Owing to the increased cost Of pub
Iication, II becomes necessary TO
make 4 nominal charge Of SOC, pay
able In advance, for all Cards Of
Thanks, notices Of condolences and
this nature accepted without 4 cash
payment.
The Denver star., 1914-09-12
NOTES FROM CHEYENNE.
(Mrs. ]. A. Baker)

bs
AS this has been very busy sum-
mer, your correspondent has been un-
able to send notes to the Star. but
now as the busy season is over, we
will try and resume our work and we
beg your indulgence for our neglect.
Many, especially Cheyenne subscrib-
ers, are asking for news from our
thriving little city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Simon Smith and fam
lily have moved to Denver. We are
very sorry to lose the Smith family,
for they have been with us SO long,
having lived in Cheyenne over thirty
years, living in the same place nearly
all the time. But what has been
Cheyenne's loss will be Denver's
gain and we wish them every success
in their new location.
Mrs. c. o. Smith, wife of Rev.
Smith of the Second Baptist church,
is expected home this week. Mrs.
Smith has spent the summer in Cali
fornia and has been much benefited
by her visit. Mrs. Smith Is a great
church worker and has been greatly
missed.
Mr.. H. r. Butler of Denver has
been visiting in Cheyenne. He was
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. De
Weese.
Mr.. Granville Moore, who was Sc
riously injured by horse falling on
him, has fully recovered and is able
to resume his work at the stockyards
Mr.. Barnett of Atchison, Kans., was
the welcome guest of his sister, Mrs
H. Montgomery, during Frontier. Mr.
Barnett was much impressed with
Cheyenne and it's people.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hammond OF
Grand Island, Neb., have taken uT
their residence with us. They are
living at the residence of Mr.. anc
Mrs. NJ. H. Hamler. We are always
glad to welcome newcomers.
Presidin Elder Ward while in the
city was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs
]. E. Smith.
Mrs Carl Smith, Misses Marguer
ite Ford, Marie Smith, Freda smith
Messrs Nolle, Donald and Earl Smitf
were visitors. from Denver during the
Frontier celebration.
Mrs. G. S. Stacker, who has Deel
visiting her husband at Eldermont
has returned to the city and is nov
occupying the residence OF MT. ahe
Mrs. Simon Smith.
Cheyenne can now boast OF col
ored paper, known as the Cheyenne
q
should be in the home OF every col
ored citizen of the city. We mus
help each other. 1t is edited by Mr.
]. r. Muse and Rev. c. o. smith
Mr.. Muse needs no introduction tc
the public, as he has proved to pc
man of public interest and truly ne
is man for uplift. He is our only
colored grocer. Rev. Smith, business
manager, has been with US for nearly
two years and has done much good.
He has made the Baptist church one
of the leading churches. We nope
for them every success.
The ninth biennial meeting OF the
National Association Of Colored Wom-
ems Clubs at Wilberforce, Ohio, was
the most successful meeting ever
held by this body. Five hundred ana
six delegates were present, and mucn
was accomplished. At the biennial
election Mrs Booker T. Washington
was elected president, Mrs. Mary
talbot of New York, vice-presldent
at large. and Miss Halle ]. Brown,
chairman of executive board. The
next biennial will meet at baltimore
The Denver star., 1914-09-12
DOES THIS MEAN YOU? IF 50,
REGISTER.

IF you have moved, Il 10 then neees-
sary for you to register and change to
your NEW address. IF you did not
vote At the last election. you must reg
lister. The registration books In the
basement Of the Court House are
open from Aug. 10Th until Sept. 3rd.
We urge all men and women who are
eligible to vote at the primaries and
election to register early.
The Denver star., 1914-09-12

Mr.. G. R. Heron gave an automo-
bile party Labor day in honor of Mrs.
L. II. Holland of Chicago. The after
noon was delightfully."- spent touring
over beautiful Denver Among the
party were Mesdames l.. II. Holland,
NJ. l.. Elliston and j. Thornton; also
Miss A. M. Fleming and Mr.. G. R.
Heron. q 20.
The Denver star., 1914-09-12

Mrs. c. F. West of 2o4I
Glenarm Place left the city
Monday for an indefinite stay
Visiting in Chicago and De-
trolt, also her brother in Bay
City, Michigan.
The Denver star., 1914-09-12


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Nine. T. D. Perkins wishes to an
nounce to the general public that af-
ter Sept 10th she WILL give personal
treatments to city customers for a
limited time during the following
The Denver star., 1914-09-12
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Every Woman Can Have that Glory II She Wishes II.

No more ironed hair,
tiful hair that need
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kind OF hair? II SO.
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The Denver star., 1914-09-12

Remember, your last chances to
register for election are October Sth
and 18th, between the hours of a.
m. and 8 p. m, at voting places In
your precinct. Your last chance.
Keep it in mind.
The Denver star., 1914-09-12

Mr.. E. Williams has return.
ed to the city for an indefinite
stay.
The Denver star., 1914-09-12

Come and dance with the Uniform
Rank Aetna Company, v. r. X. of p,
Thursday, Sept. oath. Admission 25c.
The Denver star., 1914-09-12

days: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sat.
urdays from 1880 to $3.50 p. m. En-
sagements can be made by phoning
Gallup 149. Persons living in the city
must phone or call for all information.
No city mail will be answered. No
phone calls answered after . p. m!
The Denver star., 1914-09-12

Come and dance with the Uniform
Rank Aetna Company, v. r. x. OF p,
Thursday, Sept. oath. Admission 25e.
The Denver star., 1914-09-12
GETTING RID Of
THE SH|FTLESS
Afro Americans In Austin, Tex,
Are Wide Awake.
MUCH WEALTH AMONG THEM

Notable Progress Being Made by Our
Race at Capital Of Lone Star State
Due Largely to Spirit Of co-opera-
tion Created by the Local Business
League.
The Denver star., 1914-09-12
-t-o E-isA.aei Z - IN
ARMY WAS ONCE A SLAVE.

Charles Alexander Tells Story Of Of
tieer Allen AIIensworth's Struggles.