Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-08-16

Most were headed toward TIE noun
tainA These 3ourneysd IN various
ways Some walked afoot and unen'
cumbered. some carried apparently oil
their belongings on their backs; one
outfit comprising three men had three
saddle horses and four packs
princely caravan
Near shutdown two horsemen turned
OF the trail and rode down to our lit
tie trjckle Of water. When they drew
near we recognised In one Of them
Don Gaspar Martinez He wore still
his gorgeous apparel Of the day before.
with only the addition Of pair of
heavy silver ornamented spurs on his
heels and q brace Of pistols in his sash
His horse, q magnificent chestnut, was
harnessed in equal gorgeousness. with
silvered broad bit. silver chains jan
Cling therefrom, plated rawhide bri.
die and reins, carved leather. high
pommelled saddle. also silver orna-
mented, and a bright colored. woven
saddle blanket beneath. The animal
stepped daintily and proudly. lifting
his little fset and planting them among
the stones as though fastidiously. The
man who rode with Don Gaspar was
evidently Of lower class. He was.
however, a straight. handsome young
fellow enough, with dark clear COM
plexion, q small mustache and pleas
ant smile. His dress and accoutre-
ments were on the same general order
40 those of Don Gaspar, but Of quieter
color and more serviceable material.
His horse, however. was of the same
high bred type. A third animal fol-
lowed, unled, packed with two cow
hide boxes.
The span1ard rode up to Us and "a.
luted courteously; then his eye lit with
recognition.
.Ah," said he. the good friends Of
our Captain Suffer! This is to be well
met fit Is not too much would beg
the favor Of to camp"
"By al means, Don Gaspar," said
Johnny, rising. 'aThe pleasure IL, Of
course, our own"
Again saluting US, Don Gaspar and
his companion withdrew q short dis
lance up the little meadow. There the
Spaniard sat down beneath q bush and
proceeded to smoke . cigarette, while
his companion unsaddled the horses,
turned them loose to craze, stacked up
their saddles and made simple camp
ing arrangement. .'::.'rss,a,a.. s'.--'.,yr
"Old Plush Pants doesn't intend to
do any work II be catches sight Of 1t
6rst," observed Johnny.
Probably the other man IL q serv-
antT I suggested.
''More likely a sort Of dependent"
Johnny. 'They run kind
Of patriarchal establishment, I've been
told"
.Dont use them big words, Johnny"
Yank, coming up with the
horses.
II meant they make the poor -rela-
lions and kid brothers do the hustling,"
said Johnny.
'Now understand you" said Yank.
II wish could see what tney 90 WIN
their bosses nights. bet they know
how. And If l was a boss thief I'd
surely take long chance for that
chestnut gelding." *
"You might wander over later and
find out" ! suggested.
nAnd get my system full Of lead
sure" said Yank. --
The two camps did not exchange
visits. We caught the flicker of their
little fire, but we were really too tired
to be curious. and we turned in early,
our two animals tied fast to small
trees at our feet.
The next day lifted us into the
Big green peaks, across
which hung a blush haze. showed
between the hills. The lat
ter were more precipitous, and the
brush had now given way to pines of
better size and quality, than those seen
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