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CHAPTER XIV.
The Island in the Swamp.

The relief of thus being able to per-
ceive each other and gain some view
of our immediate surroundings after
that struggle through darkness cannot
be expressed in words. We were upon
rather narrow tongue Of land, the
two diverging forks of the stream
closing us in. So after short CONVEX
sation, we continued to ride straight
forward, keeping rather close to the
edge of the wood, so as to better con-
ceal our passage. Our advance. while
not rapid, was steady, and we must
have covered several miles before the
east began to show gray, the CHASTITY
light of the new dawn revealing our
tired faces. Ahead of us stretched an
extensive swamp, with pools of stag
nant water shimmering through lush
grass and brown fringes of cat-tails
bordering their edges. Some distance
out in this desolation, and only half
revealed through the dim light a some
what higher bit Of Ian 1, rocky on its
exposed side, its crest crowned with
trees, arose like an islal 4. Tim stared
across at 1t, shading his eyes with one
hand.
"If we wus goin' ter stop enywhar,
cap" he said finally, 81 reckon thar
amt no better place then tibet. pervidin'
we kin git thar"
followed his gaze, and noticed that
the mulatto girl also lifted her head
to look.
"We certainly must rest" con-
fessed. Miss Beaucaire seems to be
sleeping, but am sure is thoroughly
exhausted. Do you see any way of
getting across the swamp
He did not answer, but Elsie I'm
stantly pointed toward the left, crying
out eagerly:
"Sure, All do. The lam is higher
long thar, sah-yer kin see shale
rock"
$50 you can; it almost looks like a
dyke. Let's try it, Tim"
1t was not exactly a pleasant pas
sage. or safe one. but the continual
increase in light aided us in picking
our way above the black water on eth
er hand. l let my horse follow those
in front as he pleased and held tightly
to the bit of the one bearing Eloise.
The island proved a small one, not ex-
ceeding a hundred yards wide, rather
sparsely covered with forest trees, the
space between these thick with under
growth. What first attracted my gaze
after penetrating the tree fringe was
the glimpse of small shack, built of
poles, and matched with coarse grass,
which stood nearly in the center of the
island. 1t was a rudely constructed,
primitive affair, and to all appearances
deserted.
"Hold the horses here, Tim; let me
see what we have ahead first"
approached the place from the rear,
peering in through the narrow open
ings between the upright poles. The
light was so poor l was not able to
perceive much, but did succeed I'm
fully convincing myself that the dis
NAL shack was unoccupied. The door
stood Unmatched and pushed IL open.
A single glance served to reveal every
thing the place contained. Without
doubt 1t had been the late abode of
Indians, who. in all probability, had
fed hastily to Join Black Hawk in his
foray up Rock river. What interested
me most was small bit of jerked
deer meat which still hung against
an upright aud the rude stone fire.
place In the center Of the hat. with an
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by those gripping hands, and set the
spark of life remained, for heard the
ex-preacher utter a yelp, which ended
in a moan, as a blow struck him; then
Rale was ierked off me, and sobbing-
ly caught my breath, my throat free.
Into my dazed mind there echoed the
sound of a voice.
as tibet 'nough, Jack?-then holler.
D. yer, yer try tibet again, an I'll
spill whit brains yet got all over this
kintry. Yes, it's Tim Kennedy talkin',
sn' he's talkin' ter We. Now yer lie
whar yer are. Yer amt killed, be We.
KnoxY
/ managed to lift myself out Of the
dirt, s--n clutching for breath but with
my mind clearing.
"No; guess I'm all right, Tlm,"
said, painting out the words with an eff
fort. whats become of Kirby? Don't
let him get away"
81 amt likely to. He's lynn right
whar yer dropped him. Holy smoke
sounded ter me like ye hit him with
pole-ax. i got his gun, an thet's
whut's maxim this skunk hold so blame
still-oh, yes, will, Jack Rale; I'm
just achin' fer ter let We hav' it,"
"And the other fellow? He hit me-"
"My OIL frien,' Gaskins; thet's him.
all right" The deputy gave vent to a
short, mirthlcss laugh. "Oh, raped
him with the butt had ter do it. He'd
got hold ov a club somwhar, an wus
goin' ter give yer another. 1t will be
while, I reckon, fore he takes much
interest. Whatll I do with this red
headed gink?"
1 succeeded in reaching my feet, and
stood there a moment, gaining what
view could through the dark
ness. The short struggle, desperate
as it had been, was not a noisy one,
and / could hear nothing about us to
indicate any alarm. Kennedy had one
hard knee pressed into Rale's abdomen
and the star-rays reflected back the
steel glimmer of the pistol held threat
eningly before the mans eyes. The
horses beyond stood motionless, and
the two women in the saddles appeared
like silent shadows. / stood up once
more, peering through the darkness
and listening. Whatever was to be
done must decide, and quickly.
Have Rale stand up, but keep him
covered. Don't give him any chance
to break away; now wait-there is
lariat rope hanging to this saddle; Ill
get It."
1t was a strong cord and of good
length, and we proceeded to bind the
fellow securely in spite of his objec-
tions, 1 taking charge Of the pistol,
while Tim, who was more expert. did
the job In a workmanlike manner.
"Now gag him, Tim" I said quietly.
do; all we can hope fur is feE hours
start"
"Is Kirby dead"
"I'm afraid not, but he has got an
ugly bump and lost some blood; his
head struck a rock when he fell. 1t
will be while, imagine, before he
wakes up. How about your MANI"
He crossed over and bent down
above the fellow. feeling with his
hands in the darkness.
II reckon he's goner. cap" he adj
mitted, as though surprised. "Gosh. !
must'r hit the cuss harder than /
thought-fair caved In his he'd, the
pore devil. reckon It's no great loss
ter nobody"
'But are you sure he is dead7 That
will put different aspect on all this.
Kennedy" exclaimed gravely, facing
him as he arose to his feet. "That and
the bllief now have that Kirby has
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following the strenuous life of a freight
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II have been through DR.. Pierce's In
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A BLOOD PURIFIER

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and then began the use of DR.. Pierces
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"As q blood purifier and for tho system
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Main st.
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We'll, We'll!

II suppose" said the man who was
buying parrot, that it will be easier
for the bird to learn short words?"
"Oh, not at all y the dealer respond
ed cheerfully. I've found that they
take most naturally to polysyllables."
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Bleak House. Broadstairs. whefs
Charles Dickens lived for some tins
Is for sale by auction
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Important to Mothers

The longer you look at giants the
bigger they grow.
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Was Leaving. Anyway

Sentry-Halt, or / fire.
Recruit-Fire away. | was just goln'
up to the captain to resign, anyhow.
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Oftentimes hard kicking will remedy
II case of "cold feet"
Arizona republican., 1920-10-06
INDIAN PROGRAM AT FAIR WILL BE
 INTERESTING ONE

Probably no more interesting event will be held during fair week, Nov to 13. than the indian program on Wednesday. The sports will be con ducted on the half-mile track and will include many novel races, both foot and horse.
 One of the most thrilling events will be that of the uniformed Indian police men, who will stage a half mile horse race for stakes of s10, s and $2.50, another novel race will be the IF mile two horse spring wagon race, winners of which will receive $50. $25 and Sl0. It will be a hair raising spec tacle to see the spring wagons tear around the half mile track drawn by fleet horses, rather like the chariot races that conclude any well regulated circus performance.
 A one mile mule race will be staged according to plans. Only there should be an If" before that statement on the programs because if mules are true to form no one except the mules them selves can say whether the race will ! be run or not. However. stakes of S25 Sl0 and & are up for the winners.
 There will be other races, ana a | number O. foot races with generous l prizes to ,he winners of each. There will also be a goodly displaS of Indian wares. Prizes of $15 and S1t l are offered for the best Indian rug oi blanket; & and $250 for the mos attractive basket; s10 and s for tn, best collection of baskets consisting O five or more. Indian pottery and In dian silversmithing come in for thei | share of the prizes with an aggregat of almost $40, offered for the best il each class.
 The Indian parade takes place oi Wednesday also. Several hundre school children from the Phoenix In dian school win march in line wearin the government uniforr-s and carryin American flags. They will present
 unique and beautiful sight. All in
 Indian day program win be staged un
 der the direction of John B. Browr
 superintendent Of the Indian school z
 Phoenix.
Arizona republican., 1920-10-06
RUSE PUTS PEP IN
 KIWAN|S MEETING

Because a s400 assessment was made against the Phoenix Kiwanis club. local members yesterday voted withdrawal from the International association; the majority was overruled by the chair and then the mysterious affair was cleared.
 The letter from the International making the $400 assessment was only a part of the ruse planned by a half dozen members of the Phoenix club to stir the membership into one of the most ardent debates and meetings the club has experienced in months. Every | member took up the issue, those favor | ing withdrawal from the International overwhelmingly topping the "loyalists" | and a near riot was precipitated when the chair" ruled that the "insurrec- tionists" had been defeated in the roll call. although it was a landslide of | yeas" favoring withdrawal | The trick, known only to few scat | tered members, was well carried to an end and was witnessed by several guests. including !. s. Sellers. Clayton Brooks. c. F. Griffith, Charles B Christy. Jack Munson, R. O. Beardsley and Arthur !. Smith.
 Royal Lescher was chairman of tn,
 day and the weekly attendance prize
 was given by l.. B. Hitchcock, city en-
 gineer.
Arizona republican., 1920-10-06
MEN IF TROOP 3,
 ARIZONA CAVALRY,
 GUESTS AT SMOKER

Members of Troop E. Arizona cav airy, met last night at the armory for a feed and smoker. about 50 men turn ing out and enjoying smokes" dough- nuts and good old fashioned army cof- fee. Many of the men of troop B were in the scrv-ce curing the war, and the feed reminded them of the Salvation Army lassies in the war days.
 At last nights meeting it was an nounced by Captain F. $. Patch that at 7:30 next Tuesday night all men enlisted in the troop would be re- quired to present themselves at head quarters for preliminary inspection and muster
 Federal recognition. has been re- questeo for the troop, and it is expected that within the next week the men of that organization will be drawing their regular pay. Uniforms, arms and horses will be ordered immediately.
 The officers of Troop B consist of F. $. Patch, captain; w. w. Carpenter, first lieutenant, and s. J. Holsinger, second lieutenant.
 Any men interested in enlisting must report not later than next Tuesday night at the armory. The building will be open at all hours, at Third and Madison streets.
Arizona republican., 1920-10-06
DAUGHTER WRITES ID FIND HER MOTHER

Myrtle Patterson Barbar Hunting ton, Ark, is looking for her mother, Carrie Barbar. who left her home in Dennison, Tex. with friends. while she took her sick husband to Denver. Myrtle, in a letter received by The Republican yesterday. says that the friends with whom she was left then wrote to the mother saying that heI daughter was dead and buried. Mrs Barbar could not leave her husband and before Myrtle could get in toucr with her she had left Denver for parts unknown.
 Mrs. Barbar is described as being oi French descent. with dark eyes and complexion. She is about feet inches in height and is a little more than 50 years of age.
 Anyone having knowledge of Mrs BarbSr may notify Miss Myrtle Barbal at F. O. box 19O, Huntington. Ark
Arizona republican., 1920-10-06
Indian coIoniaIs

Tn Mesopotamia the British are charged with drawing up the organic law. protecting the Mesopotamians from invasion and preserving order. The chief cause of fighting is that the British are using a large number of Indian Colonials (the British force di- vided, 55 500 Indians and 9S0O British) and there is considerable racial an- tipathy between the Indians and the Arabs. It is estimated also that 200,- 900 of the. Mesopotamian population are privately and secretly armed with British and Turkish rifles.
 The troops are protecting peaceful farmers from Kurdish and other mo- madic raids and trying to keep rival religious factions among the Arabs apart.
 But the political ideal of peace and orderly self government. mapped out by the League of Nations, never can be realized until the Indian Colonials are withdrawn and the British policing army is recruited from and trained in Mesopotamia
Arizona republican., 1920-10-06
ARREST YOUNGSTERS
 FUR RINGING ALARM

Finger print methods of identifica- ton led to the arrest of Leo Long, l4, and Billy Allison, s, on charges Of sounding a false alarm. The young sters have been given into the custody of Probation Officer McFall
 The arrests followed the sounding or an alarm from a box at the corner Of Eleventh avenue and Fillmore street at a:45 o'clock Monday night. Deter mined 10 nut a stop to the practice, which has cost the city untold sums while endangering the lives of the public. police took the keys from the alarm box. took the finger prints from
Arizona republican., 1920-10-06
BUILDING WORK. IN SEPTEMBER
 TOTALS S60O,O0O
No Curtailment In Activities Shown-$275, ,000 Worth
 Of New Homes Started In the Month-Two Schools

No let-up in building activities in the eity@of Phoenix was experienced in the moufh Of September. construction work amounting to nearly s6OO, ,OOO- Ss9o.s27, Co be exact-being started in thcer0-day period. That figure rep- resepts the total amount involved in city building permits issued during the month. the figures being compiled yes terday ln building activities Septem- Der compared favorably with other months of the year.
 Inc feature of the month, however. was the number of new homes on which work was begun. During September ss Dew homes within the city of Phoe- niN were started. according to the figpres for the month. with a total val- uagon of s27s.00O. The month was one of The greatest home building periods eNperienced recently. according to of lcials. MOfo than three new homes were started every day in September; the average cost approximating S3.000.
 A little more than half of the total improvements for which permits were issued is represented in two new school ouNulnks. one costing SlOOOVO and the other costing St24.932.
 Many New Homes In Progress
 it is estimated that more than 200 homes are now under construction in this city. including those started in September and the latter part of August together with building opera tious started during the first few days of the present month.
 Shortage of homes. even in view Of tho unprecedented building activities of the present year. promises continued building activities in the next few months at least it was said yesterday Housing facilities even when present structures are ready for occupancy win be far short of supplying the de mand.
 These things tend to show a remark able growth in tho city-even greater than the most ardent optimist had dared Co hope. officials declare. Like. wise. the rapid extension of buildinl operations disproves rumors of cur tailed activities.
 ID addition t9 the home building program. permits for four new bust ness blocks were issued during thu month.
Arizona republican., 1920-10-06
SHRINE PATROL OF
 CITY FEASTED AT
 DESERT BARBECUE

After journeying over the blazing sands of the desert to an oaisis some nine miles east of Mesa, about 30 members of Fl Zaribah Shrine patrol and the Shrine orchestra were the guests of the patrol and Shriners Of Mesa at a desert barbecue on Monday evening.
 Nobles Guy Rice, George Bates and Dr. Palmer were in charge of the feast and their efforts made it unique in the gustatorial experiences of Fl Zaribah Shrine patrol. Noble Guy Rice, chief comedian of the evening. brought up many things altogether new the ma jority of those present.
 The primary purpose of the pilgrim age was the practicing of stunts, talks and patrol songs for the coming Shrine ceremonial
 One of the features of the evening was the Indian campfire dance. which was from all angles a unique but tre- mendous success.
 From the parts of the program for the coming ceremonial which were re- hearsed at the barbecue. the ceremo- nial will be one surpassing all pre- vious efforts of Fl Zaribah Shrine patrol.
Arizona republican., 1920-10-06
VALUE PRIVATE GAR
 LINES AT S1,778,0OO

The assessed valuation of the private car lines operating in this state amounts to S1.77S,114 according to fig ures compiled by the state tax com mission. The amount is an increase of y211,S13 over last years valuation. The tax rate is placed at s1.75 per S100. and will make the tax for the state from private car source S26.eO0.
 The Pullman company's assessment is s1 .044, 800, while a year ago its valu-
Arizona republican., 1920-10-06
AMERICAN LEGION
 ID MEET TONIGHT

Frank Luke post No. l. American le- zion, will meet at 364 North Seventh avenue at s o'clock this evening Among the matters Of interest to come before the legionnaires are number of letters from national and state dele gates which should be heard by all ex- service men and women. especially as they will give an indication concerning whom to support at the coming cleo ton.
 Among the questions in which all legionnaires should be concerned one has to do with the preparations foI A mistice day. Members of the legior are informed that plans for this cele- bration are now under way and vii be discussed at this meeting.
Arizona republican., 1920-10-06
WHY ARE THE BRITISH FIGHTING
 IN MESOPOTAMIA? HERE'S ANSWER

Why are the British fighting in Mcsopotamia2 Q"
 This question frequently asked these days as news dispatches tell Of heavy fighting in Mesopotamia. Here is the answer.
 The League Of Nations created four distinct states in Asia Minor-three mandates and one separate and sover' eign country. Mesopotamia was placed under a British mandate. Syria under the French. Palestine under the Brit ish. and the Kingdom Of the Hejas was made an independent nation and an original member of the league.
Arizona republican., 1920-10-06
LONDON USES WATCH
 FOES WITH SUITS

London has decreed that it is smart to wear fob with the autumn suits. Black silk watered ribbon to which lump of onyx, jade, agate. or amber is attached is generally worn.
 Swagger sticks with odd woolly dolls tied to them by gaily colored cords. are another of the latest freaks of Lon don fashion.
Arizona republican., 1920-10-06
Economic Revival

Mesopotamia has a population of D. S50.00O. an area of 100000 square miles. and a tillable area of about D. O00 900 acres. The country is now showing signs of remarkable economic revival. and is destined to become one of the great cotton. grain and oil pro- ducing nations.
Arizona republican., 1920-10-06

ation was placed at SsS9.741. While there are a number of changes the greatest is in the amount assessed to this company. The number of car lines which operated in Arizona this year is given as 11O. while last years figures show but 5S.
 The cars have not yet been listed by the tax commission, which will com plete that detail of the work today, when the full list of figures will be given out
Arizona republican., 1920-10-06

the key and then questioned more than a dozen boys. Positive identifi- cation was made possible through the finger prints left on the key of the alarm box, according to officers.
 After cross questioning at the police station the boys told officers they had sounded the alarm because they wanted to see the fire engines rum
Arizona republican., 1920-10-06
COTTON LINGERIE
 IS FASHIONS WHiM

A vogue for fine non silk lingerie hand embroidered. is at present holdRa ing sway The finest handkerchief lin- ems and sheerest voiles are used which, with the hand embroidery, make this formerly so little wanted lingerie, rival the crepe de chine, wash satin and georgette garments in popularity
Arizona republican., 1920-10-06

It is calculated that ip ancient days before the Mongol invasion destroyed the vast irrigation works that Bagdad alone had more population than all Arabia is credited with now. In the
Arizona republican., 1920-10-06

center of Arabia are great stony de- serts and white men have never sur veyed them. They are among the largest unexplored regions on earth.
Arizona republican., 1920-10-06
@GIRL" CHARMER'S sf
 SECRET REVEALED

GREENSBURG, Jnd.-Zuma, snake charmer, posing as a girl, suddenly be- came a man when the platform sur rounding the snake pit crashed down upon him and the snakes. Several girls fell into the pit. but none were in jured
Arizona republican., 1920-10-06
MESA LOCAL
Republican Meeting

H. B. Wilkinson will speak at the Republican meeting at 4 o'clock this afternoon at the Mesa city hall. A large attendance is expected, as the program will be of interest.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-09
COUNCIL CONSIDERS
VARIOUS MATTERS
Transacts Considerable Miscel-
lancous Business at It's Regu-
lar Weekly Session.

City Council transacted miscellaneous
business last night.
The Licensed Taxicab Association sub
mitted map indicating as a 50-cent zone
the territory bounded by Twenty-hfth
street on the north, Church street on the
east, Beech street and the Chrstlana
river on the south and Rodney street on
the west and AS a 75-cent zone the rest OF
the city. Council referred the map to City
Solicitor Huxley with request that he
prepare an ordinance fixing the zones.
A communication from 2S citizens,
complaining Of waste liquid flowing from
an ice cream plant at Third and Van
Buren, streets and saying the salt IN the
water kills trees, was referred to the
Board of Health.
The following bids for printing and
binding 300 copies of City Treasurer
Banks annual report were referred to the
printing committee with power to act;
Mercantile Printing Co, 800; Star Print
ing Co, Sl62.
Council referred to the committee of
the whole Howard Ryder's offer of S72O
for automobiles TO be discarded by the
officers of the fire department,
Fire Chief Lutz reported that fire losses
in Wilmington last month aggregated
81 ,260. lie also requested that a gong be
put in the shop where Assistant Engineer
Tazewell is employed, so that he may hear
fire alarms. Council filed the request
A communication from W. J. Leonard,
requesting that certain land in South Will
mington be exempted from marsh tax,
was referred 10 the finance committee.