The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-09-08

t%~ ~.tS NAeAtSattS ht tAu Uteu pur'
suing had now become his own pur
suers, and We're riding with all speed
to oyertake him.
Three separate parties We're now
riding toward the camp of United
] States soldiers, that afternoon arrived
70 restore order In the town, and to
protect the interest of resident Amer
leans.
IL was a hard, stern, chase, with an
indefinite outcome until the sentry at
the camp Of soldiers caught sight of
the hard-riding Americans and COM
pretended the situation. The tide was
then quickly turned, when a detail Of
soldiers rode out from camp, and GAL
looping to meet Lund and his com
panlon, served as warning TO the
pursuing Mexicans that their chase
had best terminate.
Shortly after young Lund and Peg
reached the soldiers camp, the rest
OF the circus people arrived and there
was happy reunion.
Peg might have been honored with
q military escort when the party
started back TO town. Practically
every soldier In camp volunteered for
special duty But Peg laughingIy de-
cllned to be thus honored.
There are enough of the circus boys
to protect me thank YOU said Peg,
and having graclously thanked the
commander and as many of the SOL
dlers MS could crowd around, the cir
Gus girl departed from the camp, TAX
Ing with her the rest of the show
folk.
On the third morning the manager
OF the show announced that the route
IN Mexico would not be followed but
that the show would work west and
into southern California.
Until the new route could be billed
and properly advertised, the show adj
yanced In easy stages.
Wen be all right when we get
Strengthened out, !" said the manager Of
the show, to Flip, one day There
will be some great business for us in
California at this season OF the year,
for we will have no opposition"
when do you think wen get TO
southern California; said Flip. II
would like to see the ponies run at
Tia Juana, and get another look ut a
bull fight"
well, old sport replied the man
ager, Il guess you'll have your wish.
1t viii be a month before we get there.
but the racing will be at its height
when we do play those southern Cali
fornla towns"
Il hear the governors wife owns
string OF horses" said Flip. "They
tell me she races them at Tia Juana
every season. Is that sol"
Yes, and she's got some fast ones,
too" replied the manager.
This conversation required 10 Flip
q day or two later when the show was
playing small town. famous for be-
Ing the home of numerous fast horses.
do you know, boys" said Flip to
his dressing-room companions, II have |
half a notion to buy horse for Peg |
when we get to this next town. 1t |
would be a great joke to get fast
one and enter ii in Tia Juana against /
pne of Mrs. Lund's nags when we get
there.'
The idea created in jest, worked out
% reality when Flip reached
Horse Haven" One OF the other
downs, in spirit of fun, ,let Ii be
understood among the local horsemen
hat Flip was in the market to buy
asst one, and as result, he received
'alls from several traders during the
lay. Late that afternoon Flip called
'eg into the horse tent and gave her
surprise.
One of the hostlers led forward
horse, and when Flip had
hown the animal to Peg, explaining
IS tine points, and extolling its good
Qualities as racer, he said
This is Lucille, and she belongs to
out"
Peg was so overjoyed that she could
ardly find words to speak.
i am going to enter her In the Tia
uana races against Mrs. Lund's
orse," said Flip.
Il have engaged Jerry, one Of the
ippodrome riders with the show, TO
andle the mare-he is licensed
ockey but there is not enough rae
as now to keep him busy, so he is
with the show said Flip.
ust al that moment Jerry entered
he tent and was introduced to Peg.
shes beauty, Miss Peg" said the j
ockey, land she can go like the wind.
had her out for little exercise a
ew moments ago, and she has a ,
lightly clean pair Of heels
well, you get used to her between ,
ere and California" said Peg, "and !
hen she races you get all the purse /
nd your salary besides: won't he, /
addyfH
Jerry was delighted with his new /
Oh and made the care Of Lucille his
peeial duty.
The show WAS nearing winter quar-
ers on IT'S Swing around the circle