The Ordway new era., 1914-11-13

accuses them OF Jumping MS CLAIM. 6uo
prevent Mendez from perfecting vauo
title. Phil. who has been paying atten-
ton to Aragon's daughter. Gracta, ae-
in his own name. Bud objects to Phil.s
attentions to Gracia Aragon falls IN me-
attempt to drive them OF the claim Rsb-
els are reported in the vicinity.
CHAPTER xi-contlnueA.
TT is the desire Of the Yaquis." he
had said, when rebuked for serving
under the hated nag Of Mexico, ito kill
Mexicans. And" he added grimly. "the
federals at this time seem best able
to give US guns for chat purpose"
But 1t had been . year now since
Bule had passed his word and. though
they had battled valiantly, their land
had mot been given back to them. The
Wild Yaquis, the irreconcilables who
never came down from the hills, had
gone on the warpath again. but Bule
and his men still served. 81, f
Only in two things did they disobey
their oficers-they would not stack
their arms. and they would not retreat
while there were still more Mexicans
to be killed. Otherwise they were
very good soldiers.
But now. after the long campaign In
chihuahua and winter Of idlsness ut
Aqua Negra, they were marching
south toward their native land and. In
spite Of the stern glances Of their lead
era. they burst forth In weird Yaaui
songs which. II their words had been
known. might easily have caused their
Mexican Officers some shght uneast
ness.
It was, in. fact, only . question Of
days. months. or years until the entire
Yaqui contingent would desert, taking
their arms and ammunition with them.
Gee. what . bunch Of meni" sx-
claimed Bud. ~ he stood Oh and ad-
mired their stark forms.
There's some genuine fighters for
you." he observed to Phil; and giant
Yaqui. standing near. returned his
praise with smile.
IVY. hello there, Amigo!" hailed
Bud, Jerking his head In friendly sa-
Lutte. That's . feller I was making
signs 70 up in Aqua NeEra," he ex-
planned. "Dogged II amt stuck on
these Yaquis-they're all men. believe
mel"
Good workers. all right" conceded
Do Lancey. but I'd hate to have 'em
get after me with those guns. They
say they've killed q lot Of Americans.
one time and another"
well, II they did II was for being
caught in bad company" said Hooker.
-1'd take q chance with 'em any time
but II you go into their country
with Mexican escort they'll kill you
on general principles. Say" he cried
tmpulsively. I'm going over to talk
With Amigo!"
With broad grin on his honest face
he advanced toward the giant Yaqui
and shook hands tremendously.
"Where you go7" he inquired in
Spanish, at the same time rolling q
cigarette and asking by sign for .
match.
"Moctezuma." answered the Indian
gravely. Then, as Bud offered him the
makings, he. too. rolled cigarette
and they smoked for a minute In
silence.
You live here7" inquired the Yaqui
at last.
Come here" corrected Bud. II
have mine-ten miles-over there"
He pointed with the fat of his hand,
Indian fashion. and Amigo nodded un-
derstandingly. M
Ing six feet or better In, his well-cut
sandals and handling his heavy Mau-
ser as child would swing a stick.
Across his broad chest he wore full
cartridge belt. and around his waist
he had two more, filled to the last
hole with cartridges and loaded clips.
At his feet lay his blanket, bound into
a tight roll, and canteen and coffee
cup completed his outfit. which, SO far
As impedimenta were concerned, was
simplicity Itself.
But instead of the cheap linen uni
form Of the federals he was dressed
In good American clothes-a striped
shirt, overalls, and a sombrero banded
with bright ribbon-and in place Of
he beaten, hunted look Of those poor
conscripts he had the steady gaze Of
4 free man. |-
They stood and smoked for a few
moments, talking briefly. and then. a.
the Yaquis closed up their ranks and
marched OF to make camp for the
night, Bud presented his strange
friend with the sack Of tobacco and
went back to join his PARTNER.
That evening tho plaza was dlled
with the widest rumors, and another
train arrived during the night, but
through It all Bud and Phl remained
animpressed. In the morning the sol
zaaSn vont narcAipR OF down the trail