The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-07-17

cloud Of dust.
FAMOUS cRlMINoLocIsT IN ALL
cUEZ.
Sanford Quest and his assistants, ac-
eompanied by Prof. Lord AshIeish. ar
rived in AiIsuex q few days ago to
look for John Craig, formerly servant
to the scientist Craig has rot been
seen since the accident to the limited,
fortnight ago, and by many 10 sup
posed to have persisted In the wreck.
He was in the charge Of Inspector
French, and was on his way to New
York to stand his trial for homicide.
French was taken to the hospital, suf-
fering from concussion of the brain,
but 10 now convalescent
The man read the paragraph twice
Then he set down the paper aud
looked steadily across the rolling
prairie land There was a queer, bit
ter little smile upon his lips.
80 it begins again." he muttered
There was a cloud of dust in the
distance. The man rose to his feet,
shaded his eyes with his hand and
shambled round to the back of the
wagon. where long table was set out
with knives and forks, lunches OF
bread and tincups. He walked little
farther away to the fire. and slowly
stirred pot of stew The little party
of cowboys came laundering up. There
was chorus of shouts and exclama-
tons, whistlings and good-natured
chaff, as they threw themselves from
their horses. Long Jim stood slowly
cracking his whip and looking down
the table.
Say, boys, ] think he's fixed things
up all right he remarked. Come on
with the grub, cookie.
Silently the man filed each dish
with the stew and laid it in its place.
Then he retired TO the background and
the cowboys commenced their meal.
Long Jim winked at the others as he
picked up biscuit.
Cookie, you're no good he called
out. THE stews rotten. Here, take
this,"
He fiicked the biscuit. which caught
the cook on the side of the head. For
moment the man started With mis-
hand upon his temple he flashed
look of hatred towards his assailant.
Long Jim laughed carelessiy.
Say, cookie" the latter went on,
where did you get them eyes? Guess
we'll have to tame you bit"
The meal was soon over. and Jun
stroIled across TO where the others
were saddling up. He passed his left
arm through the reins OF his horse
and turned once more to look at
Craig.
Say. you mind you do better to-
night. young fellow. Eh'
He stopped short with a cry OF pain.
The horse had suddenly started,
wrenching at the reins. Jim's arm
hung helplessly down from the shout
der
Gee. boys. he's broken it," he
groancd Say, this is hell"
The cook suddenly pushed his way
through the little crowd. He took
Jim's shoulder firmly in one hand and
his arm in the other The cowboy
howlcd with pain.
Let go my arm,~ he shouted. xii
him. boys. My God. I'll make noles
in you for this,"
He snatched az his gun with his
other hand and the cowboys scattered
a little The cook stepped back the
gun flashed out. ONLY 20 be suddenly
lowered. Jim looked incredulcasly tee
wards his left arm. witch hung nsN
longer helplcssly by MS side He
swung II backwards and forwards. and
a broad grin slowly ht up his lean.
brown face lie thrust the gun in his
holster and held out his hand
Cookie you're all rieht," he ex-
claimed. You've done the trick this
time Saw ycure a miracle
The cook smiled
Your arm vas just cut 81 ioirt.
ne remarked II was rather Z nart
pull. bat its al right now.
Jam. looked around a. the others.
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