Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1919-06-27

weight OF the tree from bearing upon
him, he must have been crushed to
death by its fall. Knowing that he
could not long survive the awful pres
sure despniringly he east his eyes
about. His rifle lay close mt hand,
and seizing Il and using II as a lever.
with mighty effort he raised the
trunk q few inches and wriggled him
self free. Bruised and battered he
gathered himself together as best he
could, and went staggering along q
trail. In his dazed condition he did
not realize that instead Of taking the
path which led to the cabin, he was fol
lowing the way which wound up ut the
small sawmill which John Carr In his
| lifetime had constructed for the saw
ing OF the logs which went into his
buildings.
The Hawk and the Spider looking
| from window OF the mill where they
had retired for consultation, saw
their escaped victim come stumbling
| toward them. The voice OF Morgan
arose In a savage curse.
that dead-fall." The Spider already
was upon his feet, a glare In his eyes
and heavy billet OF wood In his
hand.
Never mind how he did II. for the
j.. fnct Is that he did. But I'll get him
now" Raising his arm ne hurled the
billet. and the missile flying true as
bullet landed with crash upon the
advancing ones head. Beneath the
impact he went down as does an OK
smitten by maui.
Rushing from the min the two rum
ans fell upon him. and picking him up
bore him quickly out Of sight within
the building, Throwing him upon the
floor they stood gnzing down upon him.
the hatred Of two fends showing In
their faces. The Spider drew his gun.
"Tm going to plug him now good
and plenty" he swore. but seeing the
others movement the Hawk struck
up the weapon.
put that gun away. you fool. We
don't want to leave any bullet holes
behind us. Anyway. I've got a better
scheme-a scheme that win mike
him repent with his last breath that
he dared stand between me and that
mine and the girl"
"As you say" grOwled the Spider.
"But what's the main Idea 2" with
out answering him the Hawk stepped
to the gasoline engine which propelled
the saw, started II. then pointed to the
| To-.
10 the spinning disk with Its jagged
teeth.
wen put him on that and let the
machinery do the rest. He's tough. Nil
right. hut | reckon that buzz saw will
he able to bite him. Lend a hand
here"
Quickly securing bonds they tied the
still unconscious one hand and foot.
then stopping the machine they laid
Davis upon the traveller, lashing him
upon II so that when the contrivance
was again put into motion he must
inevitably be carried to the whrling
blade and his body severed even as
would have been the trunk Of pine.
Then drawing back they surveyed their
devilish work with satisfaction.
IT'S too merciful an end for him.
said the Spider After all the trouble
he has made us and caused US to feel
like n pair Of fools. I'd like to see him
wrlggle bit Just before he realizes
what Is going to happen to him"
leave That TO me-" swore Morgan
Wen wake him up so he can see his
finish" Suitlng the action to the
word he picked up bucket OF water
and dashed II In their captive's face.
Slowly the eyes Of John opened and
he glanced about. but the two would
he murderers had crouched beyond the
line of his vision and all he saw was
the terrible machine upon which he
was dashed. lie gave n great surge OF
his body. but the cords which bound
him were Of great strength and the
effort was wasted
Sneaking up To the switch which put
The machine into operation, the Hawk
threw II on and slowly AT first, ther
faster second by second until Its voice
arose to snarling whine. the saw be
gan To spin. And as IL did 80 the trav
rler which bore the body Of he help
less one began slowly TO approach the
whlZ2ing teeth.
Seeing II all and realizing That an
other minute must be his last II he re
manned lushed where he was. John pu
al the great strength OF his body Int
last terrible struggle against TIT
lashlngs which bound him.
lENn nE TnInD EpISDDEA