The Huttig news., 1917-04-07

FIO tITanUe Mrs. Aaire Austin, mistress of Las Pal mas and La Feria ranches meets Dave Law, Texas Ranger. al a water hole and is compelled to spend the night there with him, as he is in ambush for a murderer and cannot leave his post
 CHAPTER If-Next day at evening the murderer appears with companion.
 CHAPTER ITI-Law captures the nnr- derer but is compelled to kill his eempan- lon. Panllo Sanchez, who happens to be cousin of Mrs. Austin's horsebreaker, Jose Sanchez.
 CHAPTER IV-At Las Palmas Alaire tells her husband, Ed, that his carousaIs and 1nebrlety must stop. Her cattle at La FeTia, the Mexican ranch. are con hscated by Longgrio, Mexican federal general and she finds that it Is because Ed has been helping the rebel junta.
 CHAPTER VI-Entertained at their home by Blaze Jones and his daughter Paloma Dave hears something about the Tad Lewis outfit. which is suspected of cattle stealing With Ricardo Guzman and his boys Dave and Blaze go on d scout after cattle thieves.
 CHAPTER VII-Law catches two of the IeWis 0utnt branding a stolen calf and in fight kills one and has his horse shot under him. He trails the other thief to Las Palmas, where he is insulted by Ed Austin. whom he knows to be very friend ly with the Lewis outfit.
 CHAPTER vIII-Law follows up the trail of Urbina, the escaped thief. to no purpose except to confirm Austin's con neetion with the Lewis outfit.
 Good See that you keep your word. On the day that you forget for the first time Luis Longo:io will eome to see you. And then what - He seowled at them fiercely.
 We will not forget" the Garcias chorused.
 There was q murmur from the on- lockers; someone cried, "Viya LongO- rio!
 The general bowed smillngly; then, taking Alare's arm, he waved the idlers out of his path with magniti- cent gesture.
 When, later in the day, Mrs. Austin came to say good-by and thank the Mexican for his courtesies, he humbly begged permission to pay his respects that evening at her hotel, and she could not refuse.
 As the coach went bouncing across the International bridge, Dolores said, spitefully: "ft will take more than the pardon of poor Juan Garcia to unlock heaven for that bandit. Do you notice the way he looks at you? It IS enough to damn him for all eternity
 Upon her arrival at the hotel A1aire received an agreeable surprise. for as her vehicle paused at the curb David Law stepped forward, hat in hand.
 "What bloodthirsty business brings you to Pueblo?s she quered, when they had exchanged greetings.
 Law smiled at her. "I came to of fer free board and lodging to poor Greaser But he ain't here. And you ma'am?"
 When Dave learned that she was counting upon General Luis Longorio's aid in securing justice. he regarded her with some curiosity as he inquired:
 Isn't Longorio the very man who robbed your"
 'YeS."
 'Mexicans are peculiar people" Law said slowly "At least we don't under stand their business methods or their
 
 with them, wouldn't put much conf dence in this Longorios word. l say this, and I'm supposed to have little Mexican blood in me"
 During this brief conversation they had entered the hotel, and she gave her hand to Law.
 q hope we shall see each other again." she murmured.
 "That's more'n likely; Pm located in your neighborhood now" he informed her. "I'm leaving for Jonesville in the morning"
 "By train?"
 "No'm. I'm eeln' to follow the river road if I can get an automobile"
 Mindful of the Rangers courtesy to her on their previous meeting, Aiaire said "Won't you go with us? We in- tend to start early"
 Dave was nearly speeches. with de- light. and when the mistress of Las Palmas had gone upstairs he felt ln- cIined to pinch himself to see if he were dreaming. He had pursued a fruitless quest during the past fe" days. and his resentment had grown as he became certain that Tad Lewis had sent him on a wild-goose chase but the sight of Alaire miraculousiy restored his good spirits, and the pros pect of long, intimate ride in her company changed the whole trend or his thoughts. His disappointment at not seeing her upon his visit to Las Palmas had only served to enhance his memories of their first meeting ana time now had deepened his interest tenfold. Yes. she was "fhe Lone Star" the estrella brillante or ms empty sky. There could be,no doub' about his feelings; he was more than romantlcally interested, the mere sigh' of her hnd electrified him. The dlscoV' cry distressed him, md he very prop, erly decided that the affair should end here. since + could lead to nothing