East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-06-17


; working franticall. to free himself
Glancing about, his eyes fell on the
trident, leaning up against the wall
Running over to it, he endeavored to
cut the ropes which bound his hands
: with one OF the pointed blades. In a
moment he was free. AS the guards OF
the dungeon were aiding the treacn-
erous Gray Wolf at the Golden Pool,
the path was clear for Stanton. Run
ming through the passageway, he hur-
ried to the aid of the girl he loved,
Phil gasped at the sight which met
his eyes. The Indians of both clans
were standlHg with horror on their
faces, as the girl struggled to reach
safety. Phil thrust Gray Wolf aside,
and reaching the edge OF the pool
reached down and drew Ruth up
wards. AS they stood IN close EN-
brace, the Indians OF both tribes
cheered Phil Justify for his act.
well" exclaimed Phil, turning to
the crafty chieftain, what have you
got to say to this!'
Gray Wolf hesItated. ut was the
Medicine Mans dastardly scheme" he
finally said. "He wanted to kill the
Princess White Eagle on the way here.
I'VE prevented that, but we knew NOT
of this plot. He shall pay for his
crime"
| Phil was not very much taken with
| his story. However, his thoughts were
| interrupted by the answer of the two
clans. Both consented to grant Ruth's
request and permit her to go to the
island Of Siburo. Standing Bear turned
10 the girl and said, "Since the tribes
lave consented, you must start for
yiburo tomorrow. l will remain here"
The next morning, Ruth, Phil,
Loomis, Gray Wolf, Crouching Mole
and Moonlight all rode through the
,ivoted rock and left the Golden Can
yon behind them Moonlight rode a
short distance behind the little caval-
,adc. As they reached bend i'll the
,oad, the White Rider appeared. I'm
3ecn by the others, he approached
Moonlight AID whispered. 81 will wait
sor news from you at Shelby Beach,
1car Frisco" The Indian girl nodded
assent and gallcpcd off to rejoin the
therG. IT.
Meanwhile, at the ranch house, Julia
ellis and Frank Sheldon were poring
ser man, trying to locate Siburo.
When they found it, Julia turned to
,er companion and said:
"Thcy will presently pass this ranch:
+ shall GO with them to Siburo and
rct G,ay Wolf to double-cross LOOMS.
VIC can then easily trick the Indian,
and the Golden Pool will be yours
il YOU come to my terms.
Sheldon agreed. Looking through /
inc window, they saw Ruth Randolph (
md her party approaching. A nod |
rom Lula and Sheldon departed, The /
woman then stepped out on the porch /
nd Gsiad the travellers. Drawing .
irav Wolf aside, she whispered, Il
must 60 With your party to Slburo. II I
viii be to your personal interest,
iray Wolf hesitated for moment and
hen gave his consent.
A week lster, at a wharf in san
rancisco, Loomis and Gray Won
we're holding an earnest conversation
with Hendrix, skipper of one OF the
vessels in the harbor.
81 have deposited the price yon
,sked for your ship in case Of damage
,r loss" Loomis was telling him
How abort your end of the bargain? :
"Don't worry about that, mate" an
;wered the captain. "I've got hard
oiled crew. and a friend of mine will
ee that this Stanton party and the In
Ian girl are detained here"
Moonlight had indeed. disappeared.
Taking little caution. she became
.ictim of the plot and was forced to I
write a note to Phil Stanton, request
NC his presence immediately. As Phil
vas about to hoard the ship with his
weethcart. the note was handed TO
i'm.
"fIad an accident hut nothing SC
ious," he read. "Plcase follow mes
cnger. but do not tell Miss Randolph
: itwould worry her. am all right
ut need help to get away" The note !
orc Moonlight's signature.
Phil made his excuses to Ruth and .
I'D her that he would Join her later.
'ollowing the messenger. he entered
he hallway of a dingv looking dwell
,C Hardly had he stepped into the
allwav when three huskies fell upou /.
i'm. Il was useless to fight. One blow ,
ad laid Phil low. One OF the men
crt over him and snapped pair o.
andcvffs on his wrists. Then he was I
uudlcd into a closed automobile. !
As the car made its wav over the
urupv pavement, Phil cauc back TO
Is senses and saw that they were ap-
reaching the waterfront Thinking
ricSlv. he suddcnl,- Kicked both feet
,rward and knocked his onlv captor 2
, the hoor oi the car. Opening the 2
,o- ss best as he could. he brought ,
is manaclct wrists down upon the !
saf 81 the chauffeur. who had stoo- q
e. the car and looked in to inves- 2
cate the trouble. In another mo- Z
r-. phi was on the dock Rut b Q
a. a meuent teo late. fo- the ship :
as iBsi settiag out to SEA