Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-08-31

Somebody will be killed In that
kind Of racket"
THAT rests with Gordon. I'm going
through"
Suppose he had said that when
Dan stopped him az the canyonT'
IF he'd said IL and meant II he'd
probably have done It, He bluffs,
don't | have TO go on, he didn't
Now lunch is served. and since this Is
our last glimpse of civilization advise
you 10 fortify yourselves. From here
on we shall see nothing but the wilder.
ness"
He led them to a spotless tent which
had been newly erected at the edge OF
the spruce. 1t was smoothly stretched
upon a framework Of timber, its walls
and floor were of dressed lumber, and
within were two cots, all In clean lin
en- There were twin wristbands also.
and dressers and rocking chairs, a Ia.
bic and stove. On the floor beside
the beds lay a number OF deep, soft
bear rugs. A meal was spread amid
glass and figured china and fresh new
napery.
How cozyl Why, it's perfect dear
OF a housev' exclaimed Natalie.
you will leave everything but your
necessaries here, for we are going
light" Murray told them "You will
stop here on our way back to Kyak,
and I'll warrant you'll be glad to see
the Mace nv that fine"
"You built this Just for u.s." Eliza
said, accusingly.
Eyes; but 1t didn't take long |
phoned this morning that you were
coming" He ran a critical eye over
the place 10 see that it's equipment
was complete, then drew out their
chairs for them.
A white coated cook boy served a
luncheon In courses, the quality OF
which astonished the visitors. for
there was soup, a roast, delicious vege
tables. crisp salad a camembert which
O'Neil had imported for his own pri-
vate use. and his own particular blend
OF coffee.
At last the party reached Jackson
glacier. Murray O'Nei had seen the
glacier many times, but always he ex.
perienced the same feeling OF awe. OF
personal insignificance, as when be
first came stumbling up that gorge
more than year before.
For long time the girls stood gazing
without a word. They seemed TO have
forgotten his presence.
"WellY' he said at last.
isn't It big?" Natalie faltered. with
round eyes. "Wil it fall over ON usY"
He shook his head. 1.-The river is too
wide for that, but when a particularly
big mass drops 1t makes waves large
enough to sweep everything before
them. This bank on our right is sixty
feet high, but I've seen IL inundated"
Turning to Eliza, he inquired:
What do you think OF IT,"
Her face as she met his was strange
~ glorihed, her eyes were shining. her
fingers tightly interlocked.
I'D like to cry or-or swear" she
said uncertainty.
Why. Elizar Natalie regarded her
friend I'm shocked amazement. but Muir.
ray laughed.
Progress was more difficult now. for
the river shore was paved with smooth.
round stones, which rolled under foot.
and the boats required extreme atten. |
lion I'm the swift current. The farther
they proceeded the more the Ice wall |
increased In height until an
last II shut Off the mountains behind. |
Then as they rounded the first bend a
new prospect unfolded itself.
At last there came a sound like that
or a cannon shot, and far ahead of |
them fragment loosened itself and |
went plunging downward. Although II
small. ridge promptly leap.
I'd ont from beneath the splash and
anne racing down the rivers bosom to-
ward them
Better 20 up a Bit" o'Neil called to
his charges.
The men AZ the ends OF the towlines
scrambled part way up the shelving
beach and braced themselves. then
the ropes about their waists
Ike anchor men on a tug OF war team.
Their companions waded into the Hood