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Cheyenne record., 1917-01-18

'swh.t. SIN here. madame, and the
gate beyond openr' he took my hand
and nfted 1t to his tips. "My congrat-
ulations. your work was well done,
and our lives thank you. Madame
Cassion. this is my comrade, Francois
Bois-ondet, whose voice l was never
more glad to hear than this night. I
commend him to your mercy"
Boisrondet a mere shadow in the
night. swept the earth with his hat.
"I mind me the time," he said cour-
teously. when Rene did me equal
service"
"The savages have fed?"
"'Twas short and sweet, madame,
and those who failed to hy are lying
yonder."
"Yet some among you are hurt?"
"Barbeau hath ap ugly wound-ay.
bear him along, lads, and have the cut
looked to-but as for the rest of US,
there is no serious harm DONE"
was gazing at D'Artigny. and
marked how he held one hand to his
side.
"And you, monsieur; you are un-
scathed?"
Except for a small wound here.
and head which rings yet from saw
age blows-no more than a nights
Cheyenne record., 1917-01-18

Of fever. and remains In memory In
distinct and uncertain. l reached ont.
and touched Barbeau; heard the sud
den roar Of D'Artigny's voice, the
sharp report Of the soldiers rifle. The
fame cut the dark as though it was
the blade of knife, and, in the swift
red glare. saw a savage throw up
his arms and fall headlong. Then all
was chaos. confusion, death. Nothing
touched me. not even a gripping hand.
but there were Indian shots, giving
me glimpse of the hellish scene, of
naked bodies. long, waving hair, eyes
mad with terror, and red. arms BRAN
dished. the rifles they bore shining in
the red glare.
I saw Barbeau grip his gun by the
barrel and strike as he ran. Again
and again it fell crunching against
flesh. A savage hand slashed at him
with cleaning knife, but / struck
the red arm with my pistol butt, and
the Indian fell fiat, leaving the way
open. We dashed through, but Bar
beau grasped me. and thrust me ahead
of him, and whirled about, with up
lifted ride to aid D'Artigny, who faced
two warriors. naked knife in hand.
run, madame, for the fort" he
shouted above the uproar. ITO my
help, Barbeau"
Cheyenne record., 1917-01-18
STATE CAPITOL
NEWS
Western Newspaper Union News Service.
NEW FACES AT STATE. HOUSE.

Assistants to Gunter, Noland, Leek-
snby, Higgins and Hubbard Named.
Denver-With the opening of the
state offices under the new admins
tration, a number of appointments
were made. to become effective at
once.
In the executive chambers H. Wen
dell Stephens. private secretary to the
governor, is in charge of the outer
office. The first official act Of Gov
ernor Gunter was to sign the appoint
ments Of his office, who, in addition
to Secretary Stephens, include Mrs.
Betty Greene, bookkeeper; Mrs. Anna
L. Ames, stenographer, and o. T.
jackson, messenger.
Secretary of State James R. Noland
announced the retention of Miss
Louise Mellen as assistant superin-
tendent of free employment bureau
No. 1, located in the Denham building.
Frank c. Cox was named superintend-
ent of the bureau. John Mosconi Of
Denver has been appointed state auto
mobile inspector to succeed Carl De
Lochte. Other appointments made by
Secretary holland are as follows: Miss
Alice Cary, organizer for the Garment
Workers Union. to be inspector in the
state labor bureau; Mrs. Mary q.
Nickels, inspector in the labor bureau;
Robert M. Beere, clerk; Mrs. Anne
Miller. clerk; Richard T. Lombard of
Colorado springs, superintendent of
the state free employment bureau in
that city, and Mrs. Phillips of Colo
RADIO Springs as Lombard's assistant.
State Auditor Charles H. Leckenby
appointed Eli Gross as deputy build
ing and loan inspector. Willard Peck
has assumed his duties as public ex-
aminer under the auditor.
State Treasurer Robert H. Higgins
has announced the following office
staff; Henry B. Higgins, Denver, dep
uty treasurer; e. P. Osborne, Gus
ter county, cashier; Fred J. Egan,
Durango, bookkeeper; David A. Fraser,
Pueblo. accountant clerk, and Miss
Alice Corbett, Denver, stenographer.
Cheyenne record., 1917-01-18
SYNOPSIS.

Adele Ia Chesnayne. q belle Of New
France. is forced into marriage with
GoVsrnor La eaaSe Who Is piotsing to
oust La Sale and his garrison from the
frontier Fort st. Louis. on the Illinois
say she had inherited great fortune
from her father and thhy had kept 1t
from her. La Barre and Cassion learned
OF the girls knowledge-hence the mar
riage and the hurried departure of Cas-
sion and company for Fort St. Louis.
bride tS hes to share
but one friend, young Rene d'ArtIgny.
q. guide. He Is 'chary of helping her.
ty. Is found murdered. A fierce storm
scatters and wrecks the boats. Adele is
rescued by D'Artigny. They learn they
Chevet's murder. Adele loves her res
cuer. They hide from a search party and
ceed oversnd FoTt ST hes
ind hostile Indians besieging the fort.
Cheyenne record., 1917-01-18


vance. l strained my eyes over Bar
beau's shoulder, but could gain nc
glimpse Of D'Artigny. Then we
rounded a sharp edge of rock. and
met him blocking the narrow way.
1.-THE red devils are there" he said
his voice barely audible. Beyond the
curve in the bank. Twas Gods mercy
had a glimpse in time, or would
have walked straight into their midst
A stone dropping into the ravine
warned me, and I crept on all fours
to where could see"
"You counted them?"
"Hardly that in this darkness; yet
it's no small party. 'Twould be my
judgment there are twenty warriors
there"
"And the fort?"
"Short rifle shot away. Once past
this party, and the way is easy. Here
Is my thought, Barbeau. There is no
firing. and this party Of wolves are
evidently hidden in ambush. They
have found the trail, and expect some
party from the fort to pass this way"
"Or else" said the other thought
fully. "they lie in wait for an assault
ut daylight-that would be Indian
war"
True, srch might be their purpose,
but in either case one thing remains
true-they anticipate no attack from
below. All their vigilance is in the
other direction. A swift attack. a sur
prise. will drive them into panic. 'Tis
grave risk know. but there is no
other passage to the fort"
"If we had arms. 1t might be DONE"
"We'll give them no time to dis
cover what we have-a shot, a yell,
o. rush forward. Twill all be over
with before devil among them gets
his second breath. Then it's not likely
the garrison is asleep. If we once get
by there will be help in plenty to hold
back pursuit. Barbeau, creep for
ward about the bank; be a savage
now, and make no noise until give
the word. You next, madame. and
keep close enough to touch your lead
er. The instant yell. and Barbeau
fires, the two Of you leap up and rush
forward. Pay no heed to me-"
"You would have US desert you
monsieur2
ut will be everyone for himself" he
answered shortly. II take my chance
but shall not be far behind"
We clasped hands. and then. as Bar.
beau advanced to the corner, fol
lowed. my only thought now to do all
that was required of mer I did not
glance backward. yet was aware
that D'Artigny was close behind
Barbeau. lying low like snake.
crept cautiously forward. making not
the slightest noise. and closely hug
ging the deeper shadow of the bank.
l endeavored to initiate his every mo-
ton. almost dragging my body for
ward by gripping my fingers into the
| rock k-stTewn earth.
We advanced by inches. pausing
now and then to listen breathlessly
to the low murmur Of the Indian
voices, md endeavoring to note any
Cheyenne record., 1917-01-18
CHAPTER XIX.
In De eauaIs' Quarters.


De Tonty never gave way an inch
as q dozen soldiers advanced at Cas-
sion's order.
"wait, menr' he said sternly. ATS
no time. with IroquoIs about. to start
n quarrel, yet If n hand be laid on
this lad here in anger. we, who are Of
La salle's company, will protect him
with our lives"
"You defend a murderer
"No; a comrade. Listen to me, Cas-
sion, and you, De Baugis. I have held
quiet to your dictation, but no injus-
tice shall be done to comrade OF mine
save by force Of arms. know
naught Of your quarrel, or your
charges of crime against D'Artigny.
but the lad Is going to have fair play.
He is no courier du bois. to be killed
for your vengeance, but an officer un-
der Sieur de la Sale, entitled 10 trial
and Judgment"
He was my guide; have author
iU."
'Not now, monsieur. It's true he
served you, and was your employee ON
the voyage hither. But even in that
service, he obeyed the orders Of La
Sale. Now, within these PALISADES,
be 10 an omcer Of th1s garrison. and
subject only to me-"
Do Baugis spoke, hb .yoics cold soo-
Cheyenne record., 1917-01-18

rest will remedy. Come, madame, tits
time we were within, and the gates
closed"
"Is there still danger, then7 Surely
now that, we are under protection
there will be no attackT
"Not from those we have passed,
but tbs told me there are more than q
thousand Iroquois warriors in the val
ley. and the garrison has less than
fifty men, all told. 1t was luck we got
through SO easily. Ay, Roisrondet, we
are ready"
That was my first glimpse of the
interior of a frontier fort, and. al
though I saw only the little open space
lighted by a few waving torches, the
memory abides with distinctness. A
body of men met us at the gate, dim.
tndistinct figures, few among them
evidently soldiers from there dress.
| but the majority clothed in the ordi-
nary garb Of the wilderness. Save for
one Indian squaw, not a woman was
visible, nor did ! recognize a familiar
face. as the fellows. each man bear
| ing rife, surged about US in noisy
welcome. eagerly questioning those
who had gone forth to our rescue. Yet
we were scarcely within, and the
gates closed, when a man pressed his
way forward through the throng, in
voice Of authority bidding them stand
aside. A blazing torch cast its red
light over him, revealing a slender fig-
| ure attired in frontier garb, a dark
face, made alive by n pair Of dense
brown eyes, which Inet minein a stare
Of surprise.
Back safe. Boisrondet," he ex-
claimed sharply. land have brought in
woman. 'Tis strange sight in this
land. Were any Of our lads hurt?"
"None worth reporting. monsieur.
The man they carried was a soldier OF
NJ. de la Durantaye. He was struck
down before we reached the party.
There is an old comrade here"
| An old comrade! Lift the torch.
Jacques. Faith, there are so few left
would not miss the sight of such a
face"
He stared about at us. for an in
stant uncertain: then took a quick
step forward, his hand outstretched.
irene d'Artignyr' he cried. his joy
finding expression in his face. "Ay.
an old comrade. indeed, and only less
welcome than NJ. de Ia Sale himself
Twas bold trick you played tonight.
but not unlike many another have
seen you venture. You bring me mes
sage from monsieurY
"Only that he has sailed safely for
France to have audience with Louis.
I saw him aboard ship, and was bid
den to tell you to bide here in patience
and seek no quarrel with De Baugis." /"
EASY enough to say; but in all
truth I need not seek quarrel-it
comes my way without seeking. De
Baugis was not SO bad-a bit high
strung, perhaps, and boastful of his
rank, yet not SO Iii q comrade-but
there Is a newcomer here. a popinjny
named Cassion. with whom I cannot
abide. Ah. but you know the beast.
for you journeyed west in his COM
pany. Sacre! the man charged you
with murder. and I gave him the lie
to his teeth. Not two hours ago we
had our swords out, but now you can
answer for yourself"
D'Artigny hesitated. his eyes meet
ing mine.
'T fear. Monsieur de Tonty." he said
finally. "the answer may not be %
easily made. II Il were point sf
lswoed, sew, ! esalA lalsh at ths 80,
Cheyenne record., 1917-01-18

change in the posture Of the barely
distInguishable figures. We were
within a very few yards Of them, so
close. indeed, could distinguish the
individual forms, when Barbeau
paused, and. with deliberate caution.
rose on one knee. Realizing instantly
that he vas preparing for the des-
perate leap, also lifted my body, and
braced myself for the effort D'Artigny
touched me. and spoke. but his voice
was 20 low Il scarcely reached my
ears.
DO not hesitnts; run swift and
straight Give Barbsau ths signal"
WAot followed y b n oelirium
Cheyenne record., 1917-01-18
STATE DEBT LOWERED $4ss,7ss.
According to Figures in state Treas
r urer Allison stoeker's Report.

According to Figures In State Treas-
urer Allison stoeker's Report.
sDenver.-The Indebtedness of the
state of Colorado has been decreased
by nearly half million dollars during
the last two years, according to fig
ures shown in the biennial report of
State Treasurer Allison Stocker. The
actual decrease was $438,788.S1. In
1914 the total indebtedness amounted
to $4,732,8S1.7S in contrast to $4,294,-
092.97 outstanding at the present
time.
The establishment Of a strong state
| credit is also shown in the report re-
lating to the mobilization of the Colo
RADIO National Guard last June. Every
warrant and certificate of indebted
ness issued to maintain the expenses
Of the guardsmen in camp, and bear
ing per cent interest, was taken up
almost Immediately, the report states.
The total expenditure resulting
from the mobilization amounted to
$49.573.4S. There were certificates
Of indebtedness issued amountingS
$52,301.3s, of which $2,727.sO was rs
funded.
The report shows that the state lost
$74,1S3.47 in revenue through the
adoption Of the prohibition law, which
went into effect Jan. 1, 1916. For 1915,
the revenue was $Ss.406.13. of which
sG.GSs.G0 was refunded for licenses
which did not expire until after the
law become effective, leaving a net
revenue Of $31,7O753 for the biennial
period.
The revenue from inheritance taxes
for the last two years is placed at ST.
)G9,463.02. That figure is given as an
estimate since the completed report
from the Inheritance tax department
has not yet been submitted.
The total interest received and
placed to the credit of the public
school income was $37,7s9.3s.
Cheyenne record., 1917-01-18
Lawson Sentence Held Regular.

Denial that there were technical!
charges in the states prosecution of
John R. Lawson. sentenced to life i'm
prisonment on a charge Of conspiracy
to murder, is made in a brief filed in
the Supreme Court by Attorney GEN
sral Fred Farrar, and his assistants.
Norton Montgomery and Frank C.
West. The brief asks that the judg-
ment Of the Las Animas District Court,
in which Lawson was tried and found
guilty, be affirmed
Cheyenne record., 1917-01-18
Patterson Estate Pays $s7,e45 Tax.

Patterson Es.ate Pays $s7,245 Tas.
The estate Of the late Senator Thom-
as M. Patterson. who died on July 20
OF last year, paid an Inheritance tax
OF $57,245.64 to the state on a total
valuation Of $1.e11. .s01.6O. A discount
OF 5 per cent. amounting to 33.012.40,
was allowed for prompt payment De-
AUCTIONS for administration amounted
to $S5,599.61, leaving = net value Of
$1,516.201.s9 ON the estate. The real
estate was placed at @1.124.Se4.7o. and
psrsoaal property ax e4ge. e.S3eeo.
Cheyenne record., 1917-01-18
zans Estate Pays Inheritance Tax.

Zang Estate Pays Inheritance Tax.
An Inheritance tax of SIC, was
paid the state by the executors of the
estate Of Adolph ]. zang, Denver cap
italist who died some months ago. The
net value Of the estate. on which the
tax was levied, was $613.41S.06, half
Of which went to the widow and the
other half divided equally among two
sons and three daughters.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1917-10-11
PL0YMENT BUREAU
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Secretary of the Chamber OF
Commerce would like the name, time,
number of men. and probable length
of time that each fruit grower will
heed apple pickers
The Chamber of Commerce has n
plan to furnish this labor to the
srower in case of emergency State
he price paid per day of eight hours.
We recognize the fact that every
apple possible must be saved this year
ano used in some form. The govern
ment requires certain amount Of all
products for war purposes and we
must render every possible assistanc.
and desire 10 assist the fruit growers
IN every way that we can. We have
rendered valuable service thru this
department TO the ranchers during the
past summer. We would also like the
rames of all people in this commun-
ity who will be willing so help in
saving the crops in case of a threat
ened storm.
We request that this information be
sent in at once. Phone Canon 40. SO
that we may arrange the labor sys-
tematicaliy.
L. A. BRADBURY. Secy.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1917-10-11
ROUND CREST WILL Can
$4,000 CASES OF APPLES

Quite a number replied today to
The Round Ciest's appeal for help il
canning the $4,000 gallon cases Of ap-
Plies. orders for which they already
have on hand. The number of cases
had previously been inadvertently
stated as $4,000. But enough help has
not been secured as yet
II is vital TO them and to the com
munity as whole that sufficient help
De obtained 10 enable them TO can 60o
gallon cases per day. This rate mi-
be maintained most of the winter in
order to make $4,000 cases.
The pay is good. being from SIZE
70 $500 per day according TO the abil-
ity of the worker Many of the ex-
pe-ienced ones are making splendid
wages much better than can be made
elsewhere
The big feature is that the working
! conditions are very good and the
work is steady There is plenty of
work TO be had in Canon City now be-
cause OF the picking season, but this
work only lasts short time while at
the factory il will be nearly full
winters job in comfortable quarters.
Women especially are needed !
the factory also can employ men and
girls and boys (over 16.)
The payroll of this factory will be a
bis asset to Canon City business FIRMS
this year: The total will be near
$4,000.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1917-10-11
FRANK THOMAS HOME
FROM EASTERN TRIP

frank L. Thomas returned from his
astern vacation trip of three weeks
thursday morning He spent much
81 his time in Washington and New
York Mr.. Thomas says that the peo-
pie in the east are taking the war
! uch more seriously than we are do
nS in the west. He says that white
bread is not served at any of the big
hotels or restaurants. and if a guest
desires it. he must order it and pay
extra for ii.
All of the big eating establishments
present each guest with a small card
long with the menu card. on which is
printed, Order what you want but
rder no more than you viii eat"
One sight that impressed Mr.. Thorn
rs was fifty or more ocean going
E Gamers with Dutch consignments OF
wheat which we're interned in the
Hudson river awaiting the disposition
Of their cargoes, which were not al
owed 10 be shipped to Holland.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1917-10-11
MADE 4 CENTRAL
ACCOUNTING STATION

The Canon City posiofiice has been
-.sade a central accounting ofhee
the department; nj Washington for all
Offices which applies TO every county
Of which there arc sixteen 1t will
also De a distributing office for them
.or stamps. stamped envelopes, postal
cards and other postoffce suerlies.
which have heretofore been obtained
in Pueblo. All quarterly reports from
the subordinate Offices will be- sent
here TO be audited.
The purpose of establishing ceptral
offices. which apple s,o every county
In the United tSates. Is to promote
economy In the distribution OF sup
plies and in auditing accounts. In no
case is the postrnaster of a central ac-
counting office given authority to
abolish pos;offees included in his dis
trict. The designation Of these cen
tral accounting Offices will simplify
the accounting work of the depa-
ment officials at Washington.
In this county. for instance. they
win have the accounts OF only one of.
fee 10 audit. instead OF seventeen. as
was formerly the case.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1917-10-11
tR. HOLMES BUYS THE
GO0DL0E HOSPITAL

X. r. L. Holmes has purchased the
CoodIoe hospital, corner of Fif;h
street and Greenwood avenue. with
its equipment and is now In possis.
rlon OF the property. He win make
Tme improvements. alterations aad
changes in The buildings and vii esf.-
tInuo their operation under the name
OF The Holmes Hospital 1t viii be
conducted as general hospital and
Aai be- employed by Dr. Holmes in h-s
professional practice and such other
physicians Of Canon City as desire
avail themselves Of its use.
In. Holmes has not had time since
his acquisition OF the property 10 go
Iect stan OF nurses and other assist
ants for the management OF the in
Nsion but will announce It's person.
mel In a short time. All OF the en-
pioycs will be new; the former ones
having retired when the transfer of
ownership in the property was made
~ present the hospital buildings are
Undergoing thoro cleansing and san.
i,atIon. Some painting and paperinG
VIII probably. be done and some re-
ARRANGEMENT of the rooms made. Il is
Dr. Holmes Intention 10 make the
hospital frst-olsss one in all
spects.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1917-10-11
EO FOSTER GETS
IMPORTANT POSITION

Mr.. Edward d. Foster. proprietor
and editor of the Weld County News,
Greeley. Colorado. has been elected
as commissioner and secretary OF the
Colorado State Board OF immigration.
He will assume the duties of his Office
November first.
VIII his past experience. Mr.. Eceter
not only ought to, but will make q
very efficient addition to the corps Of
citizens who are working for the up.
building and Development Of the state
of Colorado.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1917-10-11

The above is picture of the Y. NJ
c. A. club building being erected by
the Colorado Fuel & Iron company 81
Rosk-sie for The benefit of its em-
ployes and their families and the
community at large. II is a type OF
structure being built by the company
ior club and social gatherings at sew
.eral OF its camps In the Colorado and
Wyoming coal fields and is admirably
adapted for the purpose for which il is
designed. A duplicate of the building
Is now in course OF construction a.
Rockvale has been completed at
Frederick. Colorado. and similar ones
are in use at Valdez. Segundo and
Rouse. Others are being erected a;
Cameron. and Ideal.
The Rookvaie building viii be two
stories in height. OF. rather. one story
and a high basement. which for all
practical purposes amounts TO the
same thing On the main floor viii be
spacious lobby which will be provided
with. lounsiag furniture reading ma
ter. table games. soda fountain. n
stand for the sale of candies. tobac-
Goes, etc. a club room for boys. Of
fee. women's club room an assembly
hall with stage. dressing rooms and n
motion picture machine. Three hun
dred people can be accommodated
comfortably for entertainments. and.
on special occasions. as many as four
hundred people can be seated wiz
serious Inconvenience. In the base
ment will be two bowling alleys. lock-
ers, lavatories and heating plant. In
the attic viii be a living room for the
Y. NJ. c. A. secretary or his assistant.
The building with its equipment win
cost approximately $4,000.
The y. M. c. A. is now operating mt
sixteen points in the c. F. & l. proper
ties and its work win be extended to
all of the camps tha; are large enough
to justify the providing of buil1inr
or other quarters for its use The Y.
II. C A work in the coal mining
towns of Colorado was fret started on
the c. F & l. properties on January
FIRST. 1916.