davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-11-04

her hair disheveled, q revolver still
clasped in her hand, half leveled as
though she yet doubted her realization
of what had occurred. She emerged
from the blackness of the rear room,
advanced step and stood there hesi-
tating, her wide-open eyes gazing about
I'm bewilderment on the strange scene
revealed by the glow Of the lamp That
searching, pathetic glance swept from
face to face about the motiOnless cir
cle-the cowed Mexican prisoners with
uplifted hands backed against the
wall; the three dead bodies huddled on
the floor; Moore, with the slowly ex-
piring match yet smoking in his fin
gers; the little marshal, erect, re-
volver poised in either hand, his face
set and stern. Then she saw West
colt, and her whole expression changed.
An instant their eyes met; then the
revolver fell to the floor unnoticed, and
the girl sprang toward him, both hands
outstretched.
"YOu! r. she cried, utterly giving way,
fOrgetful Of all else except the sense Of
relief the recognition brought her.
''You Oh! Now know it is all right
l was so sure you would come"
He caught the extended hands eager
", drawing her close, and looking
straight down into the depths of her
uplifted eyes. To him, at that moment,
there was no one else in the room, no
one else in the wide, wide world
"Y0u knew I would conner" he
echoed. you believed that much in
meY'
eyes; I have never had a doubt.
But" her lips quivered, and there were
tears glistening in the uplifted eyes,
'you came too late for him."
''For him! The man who was with
you, you mean? Has he been shot?"
She bent her head, the lips refusing
to answer.
"WhO was hep"
"Mr. Cavendish-OhY ~
1t was a cry Of complete reaction
the room reeled about her and she
would have fallen headlong had not
Westcott clasped the slender form
closely in his arms. An instant he
stood there gazing down into her face.
Then he turned toward Brennan.
''Leave us alone, Dam" he said sim
ply. sect that gang Of blacklegs out
of here"
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-11-04

light. he could perceive nothing Of the
approaching rider, but whoever the fell
low was he made no effort at secrecy.
He drove his horse down the bank and
into the stream at a gallop, spIashed
noisily through the water, and came
Looping up the nearer incline. Almost
in front of the bunk-house he seemed
suddenly struck by the silence and
CLEAN of lights, for he pulled his pony
up with jerk, and sat there, staring
about. To the marshal, crouching
against the earth, his revolver drawn,
horse and man appeared a grotesque
shadow.
"HullO!" the fellow shouted. whats
up? Did you think this was Christ
mas ever" Hey, there-Mendez; Cate
ras."
The little marshal Strengthened up,
and took step forward; the light
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-11-04
CHAPTER xIIIecontInued.


well, what's 1t like? For Gods
sake speak Gp-there's goin' ter be
h to pay in minute"
'SFhar's two rooms ; Their outside door
an winder are in the front one, which
IS the biggest. The other is whar
Mendez sleeps. an thar's door be-
tween EN-"
mo windows in the rear rOom?"
None / ever see"
And just the one door; what sort
20 partitiOn?"
Just plain log, reckon
That's all right, jim" and Westcott
Ielt the marshal's fingers grasp his
ltaRm. II got it sized up proper. Who
ever them folks are, they've barricaded
Inter that back room. Likely they've
got dead range ON the front door,
an them Mexes have had all they want
tHyin' to get to 'em in that way. So
NOW they're crawlin' in through the
window. There1T be some hullabaloo
in there presently to my notion, an I
want teD be thar ter see the curtain go
up. Wharabouts are we, MATTE"
Back O. the bunk house. Whar do
yer want ter go? kin travel round
we're with my eyes shut"
''The front o. Mendez' cabin" said
other side; if that door is down Wen
take those fellows in the rear afore
they know what's happening" He
chUckled grimly. we've sure played
I'm buck so far, boys; go easy now, and
draw yer guns"
They were halfway along the side
wan when the firing began again-but
At was not the Mexicans. this time who
began it. The shotgun barked; there
was the sound of a falling body; two
revolver shots and then the sharp ping
of a Winchester. Brennan leaped past
the boy ahead, and rounded the cor
neT. A Mexican stood directly in front
of the shattered door peering in, a RI
1ie yet smoking in his hands. With
one swift blow Of revolver butt the
marshal dropped him in his tracks, the
fellow rolling off the steps onto the
ground. With Outstretched hands he
stopped the others, holding them back
out of any possible view from within
'Quick now, before that bunch in
stde gets wise to what's up. We've got
T'em cornered. You, Matt, strip the
Jacket off that Mex, an get his hat !;
bunch 'em up together, and set a match
to 'em. That's the stuff Now, the
minute they blaze throw 'em In through
that doorway. Come on, Westcott, be
ready to jump"
The hat was straw, and the bundle
fOf blazing material landed almost in
the center of the floor, lighting up the
whole interior. Almost before it
struck, the three men, revolvers gleam-
ing IN their hands, had leaped across
the shattered door, and confronted the
startled band huddled in one corner.
Brennan wasted no time, his eyes
sweeping over the array Of faces, re-
vealed by the blaze Of fire on the floor.
Hands up, my beauties-every
mothers son of yer. Yes, mean you,
yer human catapiller. Don't waste any
time about it; I'm the caller fer this
dance. Put 'em up higher, less yer
want ter commit suicide. Now drop
them rifles on the floor gently,
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-11-04
ereat soldiers Monuments.

Greatest of all monuments of EN-
peror Napoleon are the two arches
of triumph, L'Arc de Triomphe ana
L'Arc du CarrOusel, both Of which
were erected by the devoted ParisianS
that all the world might know the
military supremacy which was theirs
under Napoleon. Equal to these in i'm
pOrtance is the tomb of the emperor,
Les Invalides, which he decided
should be home for aged and dis
abled soldiers, but which the Parisiane
turned into great museum to house
countless trophies of his wars and
articles of his personal equipment, as
well as the body of the national hero
who wished to be buried on the bank,
of the Seine amidst his beloved
children
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-11-04

friends, gently. Matt, frisk 'em and
see what other weapons they carry.
BVer see nicer bunch o. lambs, JimT''
his lips smiling, but with an ugly lock
10 his cleaning teeth, and steady eyes.
why, they'd eat outer yer hand.
Which one of yer is MendezP'
He dead, senior" one fellow man.
aged to answer in broken English.
''That heem lie dar."
''Well, that's some comfort" but
without glancing about. snow kick
the guns over this way, Matt, and
touch a match to the lamp on that
shelf yOnder; and, Jim, perhaps you
better stamp out the fire; Wen not
need It any more. Great Scott What's
thia?"
1t was Miss Donovan. her dress torn,
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-11-04

me no good 90 all--nlY pans cot worse
instead Of better. / began taking the
Vegetable Compound and felt q change
from the first. Now feel fine and ad-
wise any one going through the Change
Of Life to try it, for It cured me after I
had given up all hopes Of getting better.
You can publish this and win teB
any one who writes TO me the good
it has done me. - Mira. MARGkRBE
DANz, TAB N. 18th Street, PIila., Pa.
It hardly seems possible that there I'd
a woman in this country who win con-
tinue 10 suffer without giving Lydia II.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound trial
after all the evidence that Is continue ~
being published, proving beyond CONTRA
diction that this grand old medicina hza
relieved more suffering among wOmam
than any other medicine in the world.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-11-04
CHAPTER xiv.
In the Two Cabins.
NE marshal's LIS smiled.

The marshal's lips smiled.
"Sure, JIM" he drawled, "anything
to oblige, although this is new one
on me. Come on, Matt; it seems the
gentleman does not wish to be dis
turbed- Well, neither would / I'M
der such circumstances. Here you!
line up there in single file, and get a
move on you--pronto! Show 'em what
1 mean, Matt; put that guy that talks
English at the head Yes, he's the
one. Now look here, amigo, you march
straight out through that door, and
head for the bunk-house-do you get
that?"
"Si, senior; savvyW
WestcOtt watched the procession file
out, still clasping the partially uncon-
scious girl in his arms. Moore, bring
ing up the rear, disappeared through
the entrance, and vanished into the
night without. Except for the three
motionless bodies, they were alone.
Prom a distance Brennan's voice
growled out a gruff order to his line of
prisoners. Then all was still. The
eyes of the girl opened slowly, her lids
trembling, but as they rested on West
colts face, she smiled.
"You are glad Gamer"
"Glad Why never really knew
what gladness meant before"
He bent lower, his heart pounding
f1ercely, strange words struggling for
utterance.
"You love me?"
She looked at him, all the fervent
Irish soul of her in her eyes. Then
one arm stole upward to his shoulder.
"As you love me" she whispered
softly, "as you love meI'
"I can ask no more, sweetheart" he
breathed soberly, and kissed her. At
last she drew back, still restrained by
his arms, but with her eyes suddenly
grave and thoughtful
eve forget" she chided. "where we
are. You must let me go now, and
see if he is alive. will wait on the
bench here"
"PoOr old Fred, I'll do what I can
for him-Tll not be away a minute,
dear"
He could see little from the door
way, only the dark shadow of a mans
form lying full length on the floor.
Then he took the lamp down from the
shelf, and held it so the feeble light
fell upon the upturned face. He
stared down at the features thus re-
veaIed unable for the moment to find
expression for his bewilderment.
"Can you come here, dear?" he
called.
She stood beside him. gazing from
his face into those features ON which
the rays of the lamp fell.
"What is itF" she questioned breath
lessly. us he dead?"
81 do not know; but that man is not
Cavendish. VIII you hold the lamp
until / learn If he is alive?"
She took it in trembling hands, sup
porting herself against the wall, while
he crossed the room, and knelt beside
the mOtionless figure. A careful ex-
animation revealed the mans wound
to be painful though not particularly
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-11-04

Hands Up, Bill" He Said Quietly.
from the cabin window glistened wick
eddy on the blue steel of his gun bar
rel.
Hands up, Bill l'' he said quietly, in
voice carrying conviction. "None Of
that-dOn't play with me. Take your
left hand an unbuckle your belt-I
said the left. Now drop it into the
dirt"
'WhO the hi are you?'
"That doesn't make much difference,
does it, as long as I've got the dropg'
asked the other genially. ''But, if you
must know to be happy-I'm the mar
shall o. Haskell. Go easy, boy; you've
seen me shoot afore this, an was
born back in Texas with a weapon in
each hand. Climb down ofPn that
hoss."
Lacy did so, his hands above his
head, cursing angrily.
what kind of lOw-down trick is
this, Brennan?" he snapped, glaring
through the darkness at the face of his
captor. whats become of Pascual
Mendez? Amt his outfit yereY'
His outfits here all right, dead an
alive" and Brennan chuckled cheer
fully, "but not being no gospel sharp
I can't just say whar oil Mendez is.
What's left ov his body is in tibet cabin
yonder, so full O. buckshot it ought ter
weigh a tom"
'cDead?"
"As a door nail, If yer ask me. 1t
was some nice ov yer ter come ridin'
long here ternight, Lacy. It sorter
helps me ter make a good, decent
cleanup Ov this whole measly outfit.
! reckon I'll stow yer away, along with
them others. Mosey up them steps
there, an don't take no chances lookin'
back"
1t was hard, slow journey back
across the desert. Moore's team and
wagon were requisitioned for the pur-
pose, but Matt himself remained be-
hind to help Brennan with the prison
ers and cattle, until the party return
ing to Haskell could send them help.
Westcott drove, with Miss Donovan
perched beside him on the spring-seat.
and Cavendish lying on pile of blan-
kets beneath the shadow of the canvas
top. They stopped to lunch at Baxter
springs, and to water the team. and
it was considerably after dark when
they finally drove creaking up the
main street of Haskell and stopped in
front of the Timmons house to unload.
The street was devoid of excitement,
although the Red Dog was wide open
for business, and Westcott caught a
glimpse of Mike busily engaged be-
hind the bar. A man or two passing
glanced at them curiously, but, pOssi-
bly, because of failure to recognize
him in the darkness. no alarm was
raised or any effort made to block
their. progress. Without Lacy to urge
them on, the disciples of Judge Lynch
had likely enough forgotten the whole
affair.
AS Westcott clambered over the
wheel and then assisted the lady to
alight the face of the landlord was
sufficiently expressive of surprise.
"YOug" he exclaimed, staring into
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-11-04

|gIIIll INN

Pl1iladelphia, Pa. I want ID tut Ven
know what good Lydia =. Pinlxhaas
Evening journal., 1920-07-09
DANCE AFTER
BAND CONCERT

More than 1000 persons attended The
concert sing and dance last night in
Rodney STREET Park. II was q merry
throng, out for a good time but an
orderly one withal.
RobinsOn's Philharmonic Band
opened with q cOncrt OF fav0rite
melodies. William p. White then led
the community sing. At first only a
few lent their voices, but soon the en-
tire assembl3ge was singing Justify
Harold Keats, director OF The Com
munity Service, stepped 10 the front
Of the platform and asked tha! a
space be cleared for dancing. First a
human drain was formed ia an effort
to clear a SPACE. but the audience
broke through The Ene Then a rope
was bed to one corner OF The fence
around the tower and the other END
swung around In a large circle sWceg
ing the crowd back, letting a feN
through with a promlsa to dance
Soon, however, The whole bOsrd coy
ering Of the reservoir had 10 be con.
verted into a dance floor. rather hare
on shoe leather, but satisfactory Il
the dancers.
The dancing was chsperoned b,
Mrs J. Monteith Jackson and Mrs
John Bancroft
/ Next week special arrangement
Will be made for games for young
stres. Miss Frances Rayne, with as
slstants, Will have charge and vii
provide games suitable for from 90
to 300 children. The band Will pla,
special music.
Evening journal., 1920-07-09
MULLN EMPLOYEES
HOLD ANNUAL OUTING

Employees OF the j r. Mulln and
Sons clothing store, spent a delight
ful afternoon 0t Augustine Beach,
yesterday being their annual outing.
The employees. wives and sWeethearts
accompanied them
The afternoon was devoted 10 a
baseball game. Quohs, and bathing
Tho game was played between two
picked teams OK the employees. the
"DiN Pickles" and "Goidys lnvnoi-
bles." The former team won by g
score Of TO o.
Isl" Powell star twirlor for thC
Goldy bles. failed 90 show uI
strong In the box There was a dis
position Of the "Dll Pickles" TO pro
test against the "Gody lnNncblees'
using The former pride OF Harlly Del.
/ but some one tipped them on tha
f The main spring " bis pitching arm
was broken and lh0t his shoulder hal
stripped gear Therefore. the pro
test was withdrawn and "Sj" lee
his team 90 defeat.
Evening journal., 1920-07-09
CARS DAMAGED In
TWO ACCIDENTS

Two automobile accidents oc-
CURED yesterday, in which the cars
were considerably damaged. The flrst
occurred yesterday afternoon when
George Cramer, Edge Moor, while
riding a motoS cycle collided with an
automobile operated by H. +. Comegys
Of 7iO King street, near Twenty
fourth and Washington streets. Mr..
Comegys was thrown from his ma
uhime against flreplug and injured
about the head. body and limbs. He
was taken home by State Motorcycle
officer Joseph McNey.
The other accident happened on
Union street last night, when Robert
I Saunders, who was driving an auto
mobile belonging 10 II. n Antweiler
500 North Broome street. attempted
/ 90 pass a trolley car on the right side
+ lie collided with the front OF the car
seriously damaging the automobile
but Mr.. Saunders received no per
sonal injuries.
Evening journal., 1920-07-09
Dated July Is, 1920

Further information regard to this issue Of Ogden
Armour, President of Armour and Company which
Evening journal., 1920-07-09

are requested 70 wear uniforms, n
possible.
The program arranged for the eve
ming Is as follows: Selection. band (;
prayer; quartet lvOcaD; address,
Philip l.. Garrett; selection by band (:
address, Francis NJ Walker; selection
by quartet; address, the Rev. Claude
w. Clark; selection by band address,
Rev. James l.. McSweeney; selection
by band; address, the Rev. George &.
Williams; selection by band address.
Captain Parker; presentation OF med
Evening journal., 1920-07-09

Philip Green, aged 81 years, was
cut about the head and received nu-
merous bruises. when he fcll down
stairs at his homo. 1905 West Fourth
stro.t. shortly before 4 O'Clock This
mornimy The p6llcc ambulance was
summoned but Mr. Green refused t1
go 10 the hospital.
Evening journal., 1920-07-09
NIFEGETS $40
ANDFURNITURE
Second Woman in Hus-
bands Affection Disrupts
Biddle Family
JUDGE PERMITS
HIM TO SEE TOTS

With the understanding that he
live separate from his wife, but with
The privilege Of seeing his children
at any time, Hopper Biddle was or
dared 10 pay $40 week for his
family's support by Judge Hastings
in Municipal Court this morning The
wife was also allowed the furniture
OF the house.
II appeared that Biddle was in ar
rears in his rent and when the own
ers increased The rent from SiS 10 $50
a month, he declined TO pay, and, de-
spite the fact that he was unable
to obtain other quarters, gave up
The place Mrs Biddle said that hel
husband has been taking advantage
Of the refusal Of the court to in
crease the support order two weeks
ago. although It was merely because
ID appeared that he did not earn suf
flcient TO pay more.
Biddle admitted that ever since
that time he has visited the woman
his wife objects
After a constable went TO the home
to levy on the furniture for the rem
due, but failed to get in, Blddle re
moved his belongings and told hi,
wife that the constable could hav,
what was left
Evening journal., 1920-07-09
MILK oRpNANcF UP SOON,

Councilman Abrahams stat-d last
night That the proposed milk ord
nance will be- brought before Council
as soon as Councilman Mearns and
City solicitor Huxley return TO this
city
Evening journal., 1920-07-09
UARRY 4 ( FASIIV WINe

Harry ]. s. ihe speedy lltilo black
stallion owned by Harry J sioccklc.
OF this city, had no trouble yesterday
in capturing the PIP trOt In straight
heats at the circuit races in Windsor.
Conn. His time was PIP i-2, 2ii "a
and 2i2 ii.
Evening journal., 1920-07-09
TWmIGWT SHOOT TUE LATEST

In tWlIleht sh0Ot last nIlll n
George Simon was high
man breaking II X 70 iarg is. j. Kai-
ser was second with &C 70.
Evening journal., 1920-07-09

MEDALS FOR HOCKESSIN MEN
Fx-seryice men Will be presented
with state medals at HOckessln ul
SS o'clock this evening. All former sol
diers and sailors from hockessin ana
vicinity and their families are re
uuested 10 be present. Service men
Evening journal., 1920-07-09
MARKEr ClERK CrTs INCREAsE

TIo 7lI1Tv 0F cT0TE 0f II0 marheI
Edward $ NlcNecr has be n in
creased 10 slS0 peH annum. by the
Board OF Sir 20 and Sewer COmmis-
sioners, which IS ihe limit fixed boy
Jaw for that oflcc.
Evening journal., 1920-07-09
pIINCTs DOWNSTAIRs

ais, Richard G.. Bucklnsham: benedic-
tion: selection by band.
Evening journal., 1920-07-09

Cooks and Mattresses will find
good places by advertising in the
Want Ads.
Arizona republican., 1920-01-03

FOR SALE+10 acres 4l6 miles north on 7th St and Camelback- Will pro- luce anything. Outside the water ,ogged district: one half mile from Glendale car; fine school; good neigh oorhood. This land will produce 1H bales cotton per acre. I am my own agent: no others need apply. E. Brash- ear. 7th st. and Comeback road. R. D. No. 2. m
Arizona republican., 1920-01-03
For Sale-Miscellaneous
WALL PAPER

Wall paper. paints. varnishes. etc. at reasonable prices. Chicago Wan Paper Co.,. 327 W.<Washington St. L. J. LAwler. Prop. Phone 423e. Open even 'ns'. r
Arizona republican., 1920-01-03

FOR SAL4E-Millx. IA cents a quart
 kdams. Mornings only. z
Arizona republican., 1920-01-03
For Sale-AutomobiIes
For SaIe-Live Stock

FOR SALE-Holstein heifer. just fresh; also two Holstein heifer- year lings, or will trade for maize or hegaria Phone 204J2.
Arizona republican., 1920-01-03
Southwest Cotton Go
FEEDERS

head thrifty y0Tfng cows, Iac T. Call West Adams. Phone 1246 or 4747. If
Arizona republican., 1920-01-03
BARGAIN

We are offering for few days only. our little home on ha1f1acre lot, for $2250. Five rooms nicely furnished and very convenient, south front. bath and lavatory, chicken runs. new ga rage, fine shade. For an inexpensive place. nothing could be better; north east. Phone 209J5. k
Arizona republican., 1920-01-03
For Sale-Real Estate
EIGHT HUNDRED ACRES
 

In tracts to suit purchaser, improved and unimproved- Fully paid up water stock in Buckeye irrigation company. terms are liberal, $125 to $250 per acre. Fine dairy farms or cotton lands, no slkali or Johnson grass. Land values in this district have just started up- ward and are certain to double in value Better take a day off and look up- You will be surprised See Geo. F. Brown Buckeye, Arizona
 52 ACRES at $22s if sold before Jan. 11th: choice cotton land and A water. two miles from town. Phone 725-or night 20eJ4
Arizona republican., 1920-01-03

ONE of the incest houses in Phoenix will be sold at a sacrifice. rooms. basement, laundry, garage, paved street, cement walks. Can give terms. Inquire IF x. Second Ave. Phone 1f81
Arizona republican., 1920-01-03

51 acres, 15 alfalfa, balance maize, ready for cotton: l COW and calf. 200 chickens. wagon, team and tools. Price s13100. Half cash.
Arizona republican., 1920-01-03
For Sale or Exchange

FOR SALE or exchange-4s acres. near Chehalis, Wash, so miles north of Portland, Ore, good fruit and dairy country: will trade for Phoenix prop erty or acreage. Call owner at 114O E. Washington St. Phone 4942. bs
 FOR ExCHANGE-f2 big lots block from East Lake Park, Phoenix. no encumbrance: want Los Angeles or vicinity Owner. F. o. box 1611. Los Angeles. n
 PAIGE car, good as new for cash os mart afotxs IA Axnr,fo op
Arizona republican., 1920-01-03
. 6E< JOI1&No | O~<
 31 N. First Ave.

s6.5O SUBSCRIPTION OFFER
 NOW ON
 This is your opportunity to get the Arizona Republican for one full year, daily and Sunday, at a saving of 30 per cent. Mail your check today. Arizona Republican. 1g
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-10-21

over twenty dollars for dockage, but
after the elevator agent had finished
figuring up few cents here and there
that the elevator was entitled to UNI
der the magnificent law the farmer
had tic left. We asked him what he
was going to do with this splendid
sum Of money he had saved from the
state grain grading law and he replied
he was going to put that Tic and
$40O.O3 together to pay his increase
in taxes for 1920 imposed on him by
the socialist state government. The
other farmer whose farm is near
Oriska, got back 40c. He is thinking
of putting his into a fund to provide a
bust in bronze of Gov. Frazier, "A. C..
Townley, VIM. Lemke and q few 9TH
ers to adorn the hall of fame at Bis
marck so that coming generations can
look with awe upon the faces Of the
great men Of the state when they shall
have passed to that bourne where
socialists never return. We can get
the verifcation of our statements as
to the benefits these farmers have de-
rived from the dockage Of their grain,
and we venture the prediction it has
been the experience Of every farmer in
Barnes county who -. has come UP
against it no matter whether he is a
nonpartisan or an I. V. A. It is the
purest kind Of bunk and the leaders
know it. The only way to test it out
it to go to the elevator with your
grain, get your returns and then
make truthful report Of the same.