The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-08


venge upon Tomas. 1t was an oppor
tunity he had long been hoping for
Yet he dared not make any move ii
daylight when he might be seen b,
the other Indians therefore he woult
be compelled to wait until the other.
were asleep. Keeping out Of the way
OF the whites that he might not be
seen In their society and suspected OF
consplring with them, he patiently
awaited for the time to come when
he could make the visitors his prop
osition.
That night, as they were seated
about their camp FIRE the renegade
indian approached and asked for
whisky. He was refused, but instead
OF leaving came close to Scarface and
said:
Me know where Is burial place of
Chief Red Cloud"
This was just what Scarface had
been hoping for and he could scarce
ly conceal his jubilation. Yet first he
wanted to be sure that the other was
not up to any trick. SO he spoke to
him quietly beyond the hearing of his
companions.
Look here. You say you know
where Red Cloud is buried, and IL YOU
VIII show US we will make it worth
your while. But If you try any funny
business you will find chunk of lead
In you so quick you won't know what
happened to you. Do you understand
that, lnjun" The other nodded.
Me understand. I show you the
place all right. If I do not do as
say then you can shoot me same as
yellow dog. But first must have big
drink Of whisky before I talk any
more"
Scarface was quick to offer the
drink and the Indian then said:
"For much whisky and money, me
show. You break camp, go away and
meet me In mountains" describing
meeting place and warning of the dan.
ger Of letting the other Indians learn
Of their mission.
That night Scarface found the grave
OF Red Cloud and in medicine bag
the piece Of flag, which he conflscated
and by dawn he and his companions
were well on their way back to
Ysleta.
The next day, Tomas learned Of the
dissertation Of his fathers grave, and
swearing vengeance set out on the
trail of the outlaws.
That same morning, Dick and his
party reached Ysleta, and learning Of
Scarface's departure, hurried on, plan
ming to ambush the outlaws some
where In Hermit Pass. And so it |
came about that the two hostile camps
were pitched within few rods Of |
each other, and neither suspected the |
others presence. 1t was along toward |
night when Dick first caught sight of |
the outlaws and Scarface discovered
the mark Of a woman's shoe, telling
that their prey was near.
Dick was for immediate attack
when he discovered the camp Of the
outlaws, but was persuaded by the
others to wait until night. Scarface,
With his ever-present strategy, deter
mined to let his enemies start the Of
'ensive, as he well knew they would,
and, placing four logs about the fire,
wrapped them in blankets, and then
he outlaws withdrew into the thicket.
Hearing nothing from the outlaw
lamp, Dick at last gave the order to
advance, leaving Polly, guarded by
Chu, in the camp.
The men made their way noiseless-
y almost to the edge of the enemy
with pistols leveled, they
rushed forward and standing above
he log dummies commanded them to
They repeated the order,
hen bent forward to prod them, when
noise from behind caused them to
turn to look into the leveled pistols Of
5carface and his mates.
It had turned out as the willy des-
,erado had planned. Once more his
had been successful and
Dick and his friends were at his mer-
y. Screweye was for shooting the
others down then and there and thus
being rid of them for all time, but
Scarface turned upon him with an
bath.
"These fools have made US too much
.rouble for me to let them off that
easy. Shooting is too good death
'or them. I am going to get even
With them In way that will give
hem plenty Of time to think over what
happens to people who make 1t a prac-
Ice to go around and stick their
hoses into other folks business" He
turned to Dick with an evil leer.
"What would you give now to be
home and safely tucked up in your lit
lie bed| he asked Undauntedly
Dick gazed into his eyes.
go as far as you like, Scarface."
ne returned coolly 81 believe that I
nm going to live to see you hanged in
spite of all you can do"
~ reckon you'll do little hanging
Yourself before that happens" growled