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Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1920-02-27

than those I'd given you. Miss Cullison
Is that argument" Fendrlck said
The cattleman's set face had look
more deadly than words. II told Fen.
drlck he would gladly have killed him
where he stood. For Luck knew he
was cornered and must yield. Neither
Domlnguez nor Blackwell would con
sent to let her leave otherwise.
You've played rotten trick on me,
Fendrick. ] wouldn't have thought 1t
even Of q sheepman."
no use you getting crazy with the
heat. CuIlison. Your daughter asked
me to bring her here, and brought
her. or course I'm not going to break
my neck getting her home where she
can phone Bolt or Bucky O'Connor
and have us rounded up. That amt
reasonable TO expect. But aim to do
what's right. Wen all have supper
together like sensible folks. Then
Jose and ] will give you the cabin for
the night II you'll promise not to at
tempt TO escape. In the morning may
he you'll see things different"
Fendrlck calculated, not without rea-
son, that the best thing to do would
be TO give Kate chance for long
private talk with her father.
After supper the door of the cabin
was locked and sentry posted. The
prisoners were on parole, but Cass did
not on that account relax his vigilance.
For long he and his partner could hear
"A low murmur of voices from within
the cabin. At length the lights went
out and presently the voices died. But
all through the night one or the other
of the sheepmen pntroled beat that
circled around and around the house.
Fendrlck did not breach the subject
at issue next morning till after break
fast.
well. what have you decIded3 he
asked at last.
"What Is 1t you offer2" Luck de-
manded gruflly.
"You sign the REIMBURSEMENT and
agree not to make us any trouble be-
cause we brought you here, and you
may go by two o'clock"
well, accept your terms. I'll make
you no legal trouble. But l tell you
straight this thing amt ended. It's
only just begun. I'm going to run you
out of this country before I'm through
with you"
go to It. Well see whether you
make good"
"Where is that paper you want me
to slgn?"
Luck dashed of his signature and
pushed the document from him. He
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1920-02-27

hated the necessity that forced him to
surrender. For himself he would have
died rather than give way, but he had
to think of his daughter and of his boy
Sam who was engaged in plot to
hold up a train.
His stony eyes met those of the man
across the table. mo need for me to
tell you what think of this. A white
man wouldn't have done such trick.
II takes sheep herders and greasers
to put across thing so damnable as
dragging a woman into feud"
Fendrick flushed angriIy. ITS not
my fault; you're pig-headed, obstl-
nate chump. | used the only weapon
left me"
Kate, standing straight and tall be-
hind her fathers chair, looked at their
common foe with uncompromlsing
scorn. "He Is not to blame dad He
can't help II because he doesn't see
how despicable thing he has done"
At exactly two o'clock Dominique
set the Collisions on the homeward
road. He fairly drlpped apologies for
the trouble to which he and his friends
had been compelled to put them.
Blackwell, who had arrived to take
his turn as guard, stood in the door
way and sulkily watched them go.
From the river bed below the de-
parting guests looked up at the cabin
hidden in the pines. The daughter
was thanking God In her heart that
the affair was ended. Her father was
vowlng to himself that 1t had just be-
gun.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1920-02-27
CHAPTER VIII.
A Touch Of the Third Decree.

1t was Bucky that caught the con-
Wet. The two men met at the top of
mountain pass. Blackwell, headed
south, was slipping down toward
Stones horse ranch when they came
face to face. Before the bad man had
his revolver out, he found himself
looking down the barrel OF the rang
ers leveled rifle.
II wouldn't" Bucky murmured gem
tally.
what you want me for?" Blackwell
demanded sulkily.
For the w. K S. robbery"
I'm not the man you want. My
names Johnson"
"I'll put up with you till / find the
man do want Mr.. Johnson" Bucky
told him cheerfully. Climb down
from that horse. No, l wouldn't try
that. Keep your hands up"
Buck took his prisoner straight to
the rangers Office and telephoned to
Cullson.
The lieutenant did not know any
thing about book psychology, but he
had observed that hunger and wearl-
ness try out the stuff that Is In q man.
Under the sag OF them many a will
snaps that would have held fast II sus-
tanned by good dinner and a sound
nights sleep. This is why so many
bad men," gun fighters with a reputa-
ton for gameness, wilt on occasion
like whipped ours. In the old days this
came to nearly every terror OF the
border, Some day when he had a
jumping toothache, or when his nerves
were frayed from a debauch, a silent
stranger walked into his presence,
looked long and steadily into his eyes
and ended forever his reign OF lawless-
ness, Sometimes the two-gun man
was planted" sometimes he subsidized
into innocuous peace henceforth.
The ranger had shrewd instinct
that the hour had come to batter down
this fellows logged resistance. There
fore he sent for Cullison, the man
whom the convict most feared.
The very look of the cattleman, with
that grim, hard, capable aspect, shook
Blackwell's nerve.
$50 you've got him, BuckyT
Luck looked the man over as he sat
handcutfed beside the table and read
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1920-02-27
CHAPTER VII.
An Arrest.

After half week in the saddle
Lieutenant Bucky O'Connor Of the
Arizona rangers and Curly Flandrau
reached Saguache, tired and travel.
stained. They had combed the Rim.
cons without having met hide or hair
OF the men they wanted Early next
morning they would leave town again
and this time would make Soapy
Stones horse ranch.
After reaching town the irst thing
each Of them did was to take bath,
tbs second to get shaved. From the
barber shop they went to the best res
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1920-02-27

story. the fellow took his mask on as
he swung to bis horse. You saw his
face just as distinctly as see yours
now"
"No. reckon not" Fendrick
grinned.
Meaning you won't tellf"
That's not how put 1t, Bucky.
You're the one that says recognized
him. Come to think Of II. I'm not sure
the fellow didn't wear his mask till he
was out Of sight"
II am. The mask was found just
outside the Office where the man
dropped II before he got into the sad
die"
"So?"
That's not all. Curly and fouad
something else. too--the old shirt from
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-25

James Moore Hickson, layman of
the Episcopal church, famed as a
spiritual healer in England and Amer
ica. arrived in Topeka this morning
at $3.50.
The famous healer, who has helped
so many thousands of persons by di-
vine power thru the laying on of
hands, is not conspicuous in appear
ance. AS he stepped from the train
few spectators guessed that the noted
man was before them. He is unassum-
ing even reticent. Wearing a conserv-
ative business cut of suit, a gray tweed
oYercoat and derby hat, and with no
pompousness in his bearing. he does
lance. He is of medium height, ruddy
complexioned, with searching dark
eyes and a black mustache.
Asked to tell in a few words his
purpose in the mission, Mr.. Hickson
said:
Il am here TO do what I can to re-
new thru my mission the apostolic
healing, which 1 believe exists now as
it did from the time of Christ until
400 years after.
''I do not like to emphasize my part
in the work, but 1 appreciate the way
the press of the country is helping me
and can help me.
"I have done nothing but this work
for twenty-five years" he said, when
asked if he had any other activity or
interests in life. Il find there is room
for all my heart and soul in this work
and have cared to do nothing else
since 1 realized that certain power was
given me.
II have had little rest for weeks"
Mr.. Hickson continued. In spite of
being weary with travelling, however.
he was anxious to begin his mission N
Topeka, showing appreciation and
eagerness when told that there were
more than a thousand persons expect
ing to benefit from his healing power
during the two-day mission here.
DO not tell them I am a miracle
man." Mr.. Hickson requested. "I,
personally. cannot perform miracles,
and the help given to those who come
to me depends upon the faith they
have in divine power of healing"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-25

Rain was general thruOut the en-
tire state with the exception of a spot
in northwest Kansas around Goodland.
In four or five counties west of Good
land and in about three to the south,
there was no rain. Rain fell in prac-
tically every other county in the state.
Rainfall in Topeka had amounted
to 1.91 inches at 2 o'clock today.
Reports from the weather bureau
received late this morning indicate
heavy rains around Manhattan. Otta-
wa had received a two-inch rain up to
noon today and it was still raining.
The heaviest precipitation recorded
near here was 2.SO inches at st.
follow: Kansas City. 1872; Concordia.
rs; Wichita, Ito; Dodge City, .3s;
Lindsborg, 1.02.
The Santa Fe morning report indi-
Gates an average of ga inches of
rain thruout the eastern division, from
Kansas City to Emporia.
Reports of rainfall on the middle
division varied From Emporia to
Newton and north to Superior, Neb.,
the average was one-half of an inch
from North Springs to Abilene, in
creasing to l Il inches around Milton
vale. Reports also indicate Il inches
around Mcpherson, Marion and Win
field.
The drouth was even broken in
southern and western Kansas. Re-
ports indicate l Il inches to 21z inches
Of rainfall thruout the southern dis
trict.
Crop reports from western and
southern Kansas during the last week
indicated that growers had no hopes
of saving any of the wheat IL rain did
not come within ten days. The ex-
treme wind storms of last week had
blown the dry, powdery dust from
the roots of the wheat plants. Farm
ers in those sections had given up hops
of having any wheat crop at all.
Farmers Arc Encouraged.
Optimistic reports arrived at the
weather bureau almost with the begin.
ICnnfinnen on PAGE TWnl
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cred sight. Little of the pain ceased,
apparently. Many of the afflicted
after experiencing the touch of Mr..
Hickson, with faith that he could help
them, told of feeling stronger spirit
ually and of trusting that they would
recover eventually. however.
Il feel that I am going to get well
soon" young woman, almost COM
pletely paralyZed, said shortly after
receiving Mr.. Hickson's treatment.
Her eyes were filled with tears but
were shining with happiness. She has
been in her present condition for seven
years. and had come from extreme
southeastern Kansas to the mission.
why, I feel that I shall be using
these poor muscles of mine some of
these days" she exclaimed.
Out Into the Rain
A paraIyzed man who lives in To-
peka. and is able to push himself
about in a wheeled chair, was an in
teresting figure in the procession. as
he wheeled himself up the incline of
the chancel steps for treatment. After
he had been treated he said:
Il feel that have been helped some
by having strength given me to bear
my trouble, and feel that I may get
well eventually" He then wheeled
himself down the main aisle of the
the rain.
'I will stay here in the cathedral
and treat all those who have come to
me today" Mr.. Hickson had an
nounced, and he continued his work
| until two o'clock. until every one who
| had come for his help had received
persons.
HicksOn Is Pleased.
'T am much pleased with the re-
/ ISnnnSa the faith and daN-nfinr nf thnSe
who came today" Mr.. Hickson said.
] TT is with such faith that I am able
! to work most successfully.
"Topeka's interest in my mission is
indeed gratifying" he said.
Speaks Tonight.
| Mr.. Hickson will speak tonight al
/ the cathedral at eight o'clock, but will
not conduct healing service. He will
explain his beliefs and tell of his work
in this country and in England.
Laying On of Hands.
No fees are collected by Mr.. Hick-
son for his work. His cures are eff
fected simply by the laying on OF
| hands and the repeating of a short
prayer. A contribution box is placed
in the church into which those so dis
posed may deposit such offerings OF
| money as they see fit.
He is rather impatient over public
lity, and is silent when some remarka-
BILE cures are attributed to him. He
loves retirement 1t is remarkabl
/; that in the career of this man, living
in the light of pitiless publicity and
has been no adverse criticism of hi.
claims or his method. So who come
into his presence to criticize, depart ir
silence ana wonder. He has the sane.
ton of the medical profession and tn.
CONTINUED on Page Five-)
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Faith that they were going to
be helped by divine power shone
from the eyes of more than five
hundred sick and afflicted per-
sons as they applied for the
laying on of hands" by James
Moore Hickson this morning at
Grace cathedral. The two-day
healing mission of the English
layman began at 10:30 o'clock.
At noon today 1,348 persons
had registered for treatment by
Mr.. Hickson, more than 300 of
whom arrived and registered
this morning. Approximately
300 of this number were treated,
when Mr.. Hickson closed the
services at 2 o'clock.
Many of those who received
treatment today will be among
those who apply for "the laying
on of hands tomorrow, as Mr..
Hickson does not limit his serv-
ice to one administration of
healing for each individual.
Thru a drilling rain the pa
ients come in all manner of con-
veyances, in wheeled chairs, in
limousines, in ambulances, and
on stretchers, while others made
slow and painful progress on
foot, hobbling along with the use
Of crutches and canes. Some
were escorted by relatives and
friends, but many made their un-
certain journey alone.
Cathedral Filled.
Seating room and standing room in
the cathedral were filled The cathe-
dral building accommodates 1000 per
sons and more than 1000 were pres
ent before the hour announced for the
opening Of the service. At seven
O'Clock this morning there were a
hundred pitifully eager patients in the
Guild hall next to the cathedral await
church at o'colck.
More than half OF the huge crowd
awaiting the coming of the healer
we're applicants for treatment All
ments of every description were rem.
resented in the procession of human
tragedy that had come to the service
Organ Played Softly.
the Impressive. appealing music oi
oiu lamlilar hymns was played softl,
On the great cathedral pipe organ be
lore and during the "lavinr op n
hanps The solemnity of the occa.
sion and the immensity of its purDos,
were felt even before the appearance
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-25
GAS COMPANY
REFUSES T0PAY
RATE hike HERE
Local Distributing Firm Bucks
Kansas Natural.
Increase Was to Have Gone
Into Effect Today.
SPARES Topeka CONSUMERS
Treleaven Says Company Would
Lose Under Rate Boost.
May Have to Give in to Court
Order Finally.

The Consumers Light, Heat &
Power company of Topeka has noti-
fled the Kansas Natural Gas company
that it will not pay the increase in the
winter by Federal Judge Wilbur F.
Booth and scheduled 70 become effect
i've today. This statement was made
today by L. G. Treleaven. receiver for
the local distributing company.
In view of this action. local consum-
ers will be spared the increase, at least
temporarily, it was said. In the event
that Judge Booths order holds good
however. and the distributing COM
panies lose their case. the consumers
will become the goats.
Many Companies Bucking Hike.
Distributing companies in many
parts of the state have notified the
Kansas Natural that they cannot af-
ford to pay the increased price. The
increase is from % cents to 80 cents
per thousand cubic feet at the city
gates. In Kansas City the distributing &
company has issued an ultimatum that
it will permit the gas to be turned off
before it will pay the increase.
Treleaven pointed out that If his
company is forced to pay the advanced
rates, it will be losing money. 1t will
not only have to pay the advance on
gas actually consumed, but also on the
waste and leakage, he said. Further
more. he said, it will reduce consump
ton to such an extent that the revenue
of the company will be greatly de-
creased. if the advance has to be
passed on to the consumer.
May Have to Give in Finally.
Treleaven refused to say that he
would permit the gas to be turned off
here before he would pay the increase
Il am not in position to make such
a statement" he said. I'VE have noti-
fled the Kansas Natural that we can
not and will not pay the advance, but
it may be that we will have to. Ir
that event, We will be forced TO raise
the price to the consumer to about 81
per thousand Temporarily. however
| the consumers price viii remain the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-25
AT STOCK SALE, 1000
Finest Showing of Cattle Ever In To-
peka ut Fairgrounds Today.

Nearly 1000 persons were in To-
peka today to attend the fourth an
nual sale of the Holstein-Friesian as
sociation of Kansas which opened at
10 O'Clock this morning at the fair
grounds.
More than 130 head of the finest
Holstein cattle that can be purchased
in the state were on hand for sale.
Owing to the rain, the parade which
was contemplated earlier in the week
was not held. The showing of stock
this ~year is probably the finest ever
seen in Topeka and the best at any
previous sale of the association.
In previous sales the association has
established a record for quality, the
animals making good, even in the
hands of new owners, in many cases
beyond the highest expectations All
animals are guaranteed and all over
six months old have passed the tuber-
culin test within the last month. The
animals are being sold to the highest
bidders.
Tonight the Chamber of Commerce
will entertain the members of the as
socia ton and the visiting breeders 1t a
banquet and entertainment Talks
will be made by breeders and stock
men of national reputation.
The men and firms who will have
cattle for sale at the fair grounds dur
ing the two days are: Axtell & Her
shey, Newton. Kan; Smith & Hughes.
Topeka; A. B. Wilcox e Son. Topeka;
Capital View Dairy Farm. Topeka
Ben Schneider, Nortonville. Kan; st.
Mary's College. st. Marys; Louis c.
! Rholfing, Lawrence. Kan: Orin r.
Bales, Lawrence; Mott Brothers &:
Branch, Herington; Reynolds & Son,
Lawrence; Collins Farm Co, Sabetha
Chestnut & Sons. Denison. Kan; Ira
Chestnut, Dennison, Kan; u S. Disci-
plinary Barracks, Ft. Leavenworth;
w. J. Cook, Harveyville. Kan; A n.
Jones, Manhattan; D. E. Flower. Null
vane, Kan; w. H. Simmerman. Cam
eron, Mo-; Ira Romig. Topeka; A. D.
McCulloch, Tonganoxie. Kan; Sam
] Carpenter Jr Oswego. Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-25

envy, shallowncss. unforgiyeness,
and other ailments of the soul can
be healed by the faith in Christ's
healing power. the only healing
power worth having.
II do not mean that we do not
need the power of doctor. or the
service of the surgeon. But God
gave the doctor the skill and the
brains to use in healing the sick
and the supreme power to heal
comes from Cod
Broke Into Tears.
The first to receive treatment by
Mr.. Hickson was man suffering from
cancer, who had come from Salina
with faith that spiritual healing would
help him. He lay on a stretcher just
below the chancel. Following the lay
ing on of hands by Mr.. Hickson. and
the short and fervent prayer said over
each sufferer by the healer, Bishop
Wise and the Rev. Richard Cox of
Manhattan asked blessings for each
individual.
From Stretcher to Stretcher.
Many who had been deeply stirred
during the address of Mr.. Hickson,
broke into tears as the healer began
his laying on of hands" He pro-
ceeded gently from stretcher to
stretcher, visiting the most serious
cases first, then caring for those in
wheel chairs, and finally inviting those
who were able to walk to come to the
chancel rail for treatment.
Children were given first considera-
ton after the treatment of the help
less invalids.
No Color or Creed.
In the pathetic procession to the
chancel were persons of all ages, of
all creeds, with no distinction in at
tention for black or white. An aged
colored woman, suffering excruciat-
ingly. was among those carried to
Mr.. Hickson.
Ono Woman FaintS
A woman who has been a victim OF
asthma for years was brought in a
critical condition to the cathedral for
treatment this morning. AS the ushers
were escorting her up the chancel
steps. she became exhausted. tainted,
but was revived by the assistance of
nurses and a physician present for
such an emergency. She recovered
sufficiently to realize that Mr.. Hick-
son was, laying his hands upon her
head. and for the blessing of Bishop
Wise and then was taken from the
cathedral.
A blind boy of twelve, with his fixed
sightless stare. was among the most
pathetic. of the procession. He was
led by his mother, who was weeping
Tears flowed freely from the eyes of q
young man who. with great faith oi
help. had carried his crippled brother
a handsome chap with sllriveled linn bs
to the spiritual healer.
Miracle Seekers Disappointed.
Those who came to the cathedral
expecting to see miracles performed
were isappointed. No hopeless Grip
pies were able to walk naturally from
the cathedral after Mr.. Hickson haC
placed his hands upon them. None
of the blind patients instantly recov-
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of Mr.. Hickson. central figure of the
scene.
There With Last Hope.
The choir seats in the chancel were
filled with those most needing treat
ment. while below the chanceI were
many invalids in wheel chairs and on
stretchers and the front rows of the
cathedral seats presented a mass of
sick and disabled humanity. Victims
of paralysis, cancer, locomotor ataxia.
dropsy, rheumatism, blindness, and
other diseases that medicine had failed
to help came with their last hope in
Mr.. Hickson.
The man whom all had come to see
to hear, and from whom they asked
healing power. opened the service with
brief address, following a prayer by
Bishop James Wise. of the diocese Of
Kansas
His Address Appealing.
Simple in appearance and in address,
Mr.. Hickson held the attention of his
many hearers by his direct and pow
erful appeal to them to have faith in
what he was trying to do for them,
holding their interest until there was
a great and calm silence in the build
ing except for the ringing tones of the
speakers voice.
Back to Christ's Time.
GO back to the time of Christ
NOu VI DGdi-
ing Mr.. Hickson urged his hear
ers. You will find our Lord going
about doing good, healing the sick,
lifting burdens. He drew around
Himself n group of men trained
them, taught them His power and
showed them how to do the work
so that His mission would be con-
tinued, the work l am trying to do.
What authority have VIC, or has
the church of today TO disobey the
teaching of Christ? We do not ask
your opinions about divine healing
! but ask your obedience to the COM
mands of Christ.
Look around you in this cathe-
/ dral and see the suffering. Is there
/ need of the healing power of Christ.
our Savior? If ever there was need
there is need today.
Tho healing power of Christ has
! not failed" Mr.. Hickson said. Tho
/ failure is in our lack of belief.
! Not only bodily healing, but
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-25
CHILD WOOD ALCOHOL VICTIM?
Plot to Dope High School Athlete Is
Theory of St. Joseph Police.

st. Joseph, Mo, March 25.-Ray-
mond E. Haynes. 12-year-old member
of his school track team, is dead here.
officials believe, of wood alcohol
poisoning.
Police are working on the theory
that the little athlete was '-doped" by
Jealous schoolmates so he would be
"off his stride at track tryouts. After
four days inconsistencies the lad
rallied enough to tell his parents some
of the fellows had given him some
thing out of a bottle. But he died
before he could add details.
Physicians believe the boy died of
slow poisoning, presumably wood alco-
hol. Chemists are examining his
stomach.