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Jaw was prominent and set, mastihc-
like /: his lips were stern. It was youth
with Its softness not yet quite burned
and hardened away that kept the
whole cast Of his face from being
ruthless.
This young man was Dick Gale, but
not the listless traveller, nor the loung-
ing wanderer who, two months before,
had by chance dropped into Casita.
The desert had claimed Gale, and had
drawn him into its crucible The
desert had multiplied weeks into
years. Heat, thirst, hunger, loneli.
ness, toll, fear, feroclty, pain-he
knew them all. He had felt them all
the white sun, with Its glazed, coales-
cling, lurid fire; the caked split lips
and rasping, dry-puffed tongue; the
sickening ache In the pit Of his stom-
ache; the insupportable silence, the
empty space, the utter desolation, the
contempt Of life; the watch and walt,
the dread Of ambush, the swift flight;
the fierce pursuit Of men wild as
Bedouins and as fleet, the willingness
to deal sudden death, the pain of
poison thorn. the singing tear of lead
through flesh; and that strange para
dox Of the burning desert, the cold at
night, the piercing Icy wind, the dew
that penetrated to the marrow, the
numbing desert cold Of the dawn.
Ladd's prophecy Of trouble on the
border had been mild compared to
what had become the actuality. With
rebel occupancy Of the garrison at
Casita, outlaws, bandits, raiders in
rioting bands had spread westward
Many a dark-skinned raider bestrode
one Of Belongs fast horses; and, in
deed, all except his selected white
thoroughbreds had been stolen. So
the job Of the rangers had become
more than a patrolling of the bound
airy line to keep Japanese and Chinese
from being struggled into the United
States.
On this December afternoon the
three rangers, as often, were separ-
ated. Lash was far to the westward
Of Sonoyta, somewhere along Canine
del Diablo, that terrible Devils road,
where many desert wayfarers had per-
ished. Ladd had long been overdue
in a prearranged meeting with Gale.
The fact that Ladd had not shown up
miles west Of the Papago we'll was
significant.
Gale dismounted to lead his horse,
30 20 forward more slowly. He had
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ideals ana conventional standards OF
life, Dick Gale was starved, lonely.
suffering, miserable wretch. But in
his case the judgment would have hit
only externals, would have missed the
vital inner truth. For Gale was happy
with a kind Of strange, Wild glory IN
the privations, the pains, the perils.
and the silence and solitude to be en-
dured on this desert land.
He had duty to man who relied
on his services. He was comrade,
friend, a valuable ally to riding, fight
ing rangers. Gales happiness, as far
az 1t concerned the toll and strife,
was perhaps a grim and stoical one.
But love abided with him, and it had
engendered and fostered other unde-
veloped traits-romance and feeling
for beauty, and keen observation OF
nature. He felt pain, but he was
never miserable. He felt the solitude,
but he was never lonely.
AS he rode across the desert, even
though keen eyes searched for the
moving black dots, the rising puns OF
white dust that were warnings, he
saw Nells face IN every cloud. The
: c,ean-cut mesas took ON the shape OF
her straight profile. with Its strong
chin and lips, Its fine nose and fore
head. There was always CLINT Of
gold or touch Of red or graceful line
or CLEAN Of blue to remind him OF
her. Then at night her face shone
warm and glowing, flushing and pal
Ing, In the campfire.
BY and by Gale remembered what
he was waiting for; and. getting up.
he took the halter and went out to
And Blanco Sol It was pitch-dark
now, and Gale could not see rod
ahead. He felt his way, and present.
u az he rounded mesquite he saw
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He saw q bright fire, not cooking
fire, for that would have been low and
red, but cracking blaze Of mes
quite. Three men were In sight, all
close to the burning sticks. They were
Mexicans and Of the coarse type Of
raiders, rebels, bandits that Gale had
expected to see. CLINT Of steel
caught his eye. Three short, shiny
carbines leaned against rock. A lit
tie to the left, within the circle Of
light, stood square house made Of
adobe bricks. This house was q
Papagon Indian habitation, and
month before had been occupied by
family that had been murdered or
driven Off by 4 rowing band Of out
laws. A rude corral showed dimly in
the edge Of freight. and from black
mass within came the snort and stamp
and whinny Of horses
Gale took In the scene In one quick
glance, then sank down ut the foot
Of the mesquite. He had naturally
expected to see more men. But the
situation was by M means new. This
was one. or part Of one, Of the raider
bands marrying the border. They
were stealing horses, or driving herd
already stolen. Gale revolved ques'
lions in mind. Had this trio Of out
laws run across Ladd7 It was not
likely, for In that event they might
not have been 80 comfortable and care
free In camp. Were they waiting for
more members Of their gang7 That
was very probable. With Gale, how
ever, the most important considera'
ton was how to get his horse to wa.
ter. Sol must have drink II 1t cost
4 fight There was stern reason for
Gale to hurry eastward along the trail.
He thought it best to 60 back to
where he had left his horse and not
make any decisive move until day
light.
With the same noiseless care no
had exercised In the advance, Gale re-
treated until 1t was safe for him to
rise and walk ON down the arroyo.
He found Blanco Sol contentedly
grazing. Gale carried his saddle,
blankets and bags into the lee OF .
little crossword mound, from
around which the wind had cut the
soil; and here, in wash, he rfsked
building fire. BY this time the wind
was piercingly cold. Gales hands were
numb, and he moved them to and fro
in the little blaze. Then he made
coffee in a cup, cooked some slices OF
bacon on the end Of a stick. and took
4 couple OF hard biscuits from q sad
dlebag. OF these his meal consisted.
After that he removed the halter from
Blanco Sol, intending to leave him
free to Craze for while.
Then Gale returned to his little nre.
replenished It with short sticks OF
dead greasewood and mesquite, and.
wrapping his blanket round his shout
ders. he sat down to warm himself
and to wait till 1t was time to bring
In the horse and tie him up.
The fire was inadequate, and Gale
was cold and wet with dew. Hunger
and thirst were with him. His bones
ached. and there was dull, deep
seated pain throbbing in his unhealed
wound.
Judged by the great average Of
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sors white shape outlined against the
blackness. Gale battered him In the
likeliest patch of grass and returned
to his camp. There he lifted his sad
die into a protected spot under low
wall Of the mound, and, laying one
blanket on the sand, he covered him.
self with the other and stretched him
self for the night.
Continued next weekly
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ridden sixty miles since morning, and
he was tired, and not entirely healed
wound in his hip made one leg drag
little. A mile up the arroyo, near its
head, lay the Papago well. The need
Of water for his horse entailed risk
that otherwise he could have avoided.
The well was on Mexican soil. Gale
distinguished faint light Pickering
through the thin, sharp foliage. Camp
ers were at the well, and, whoever
they were, no doubt they had prevent
ed Ladd from meeting Gale. Ladd
had gone back to the next waterhole,
or maybe he was hiding in an arroyo
to the eastward, awaiting develop
ments.
Gale turned his horse, not without
urge OF iron arm and persuasive
speech, for the desert steed scented
water, and plodded back to the edge
of the arroyo, where in a secluded
circle Of mesquite he halted. The
horse snorted his relief at the removal
Of the heavy, burdened saddle and ac-
coutrements. Gale poured the con-
tents Of his larger canteen into his
hat and held 1t to the horses nose.
Drink, SOL" he said.
It was but drop for thirsty
horse. However, Blanco Sol rubbed q
wet muzzle against Gales hand In ap-
probation. Gale loved the horse, and
was loved in return. They had saved
each others lives, and had spent long
days and nights Of desert solitude to-
gether.
The spot Of secluded ground was
covered with punches Of galleta grass
upon which Sol began to Craze. Gale
made long halter Of his lariat to
keep the horse from wandering In
search Of water. Next Gale kicked
of the cumbersome chappareJos, with
their tapping, tripping folds Of leather
over his feet, and drawing long ride
from his saddle sheath, he slipped
away into the shadows. In the soft
sand his steps made no sound. The
twinkling light vanished occasionally.
like Jack-o'-lantern, and when 1t did
show 1t seemed still long way of.
Gale was not seeking trouble or In
vittng danger. Water was the thing
that drove him. He must see who
these campers were, and then decide
how to give Blanco Sol drink
STOPPING low, with bushy mosquitoes
between him and the fire, Gale adj
vanced. The coyotes were in full
cry. Gale heard the tramping, stamp
Ing thumps OF many hoofs: The sound
worried him. Fo.,t by foot he adj
vanced, and finally began to crawl.
The nearer he approached the head
Of the arroyo, where the we'll was To-
Gated, the thicker grew the desert veg
citation. He secured a favorable posi-
ton, and then rose to peep from be-
hind his covert.
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TO CORRESPONDENTS.

It 10 very essential that you sign
your name to Ill correspondence sent
to this o4flco for publication. II yuo
do mot wish your name published
just state that fact ut the conclusion
Of your oorrespondence-Editor.
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NOTICE.

& When passing through Folsom. La,
stop at China Grove for good
meal and a cup Of genuine Creole
coffee.
MRS. THOs. GUsMAN,
1e 17-4t Proprietor.
The Little River news., 1922-04-12
Commissioners Sale.

Notice is hereby given, that in pur- suance of the authority and directions contained in the decretal order of the Chancery Court of Little River county. made and entered on the 18th day of March, A. D. 1922, in certain cause l(No. 5S4) then pending therein between Security Mortgage Company compliments, and J. w. Lang. ct al defendants, the undersigned, as Con- missioner of said Court, will offer for sale at public vendue to the highest bidder, at the front door or entrance of the County Courthouse, in which said Court is held, in the County of Little River~ within the hours prescrib- ed for judicial sales, On Friday, the 2Sth day of April A. D. 1922, the fol- lowing described real estate lying in the County of Little River and the State of Arkansas, to-wit: Ea of SEa Section 2S Township 12 s. Range 29 West, NE1 of SEa Section 31 Town ship II s. Range 31 West, SEa Section 32 Township II s. Range 31 West, Sa of NEi Section 32 Township II Range 3r West, NW4 of NEa Section 32 Township II s. Range 31 West, NJ of SW4 Section 32 Township Il s. Range 31 West, SE4 of NWa Section 32 Township II s. Range 31 West
 NW4 of NWa of Section Township 12 S. Range 31 West, NEa of NEl Sec tion Township 12 s. Range 31 West
 Terms of sale: On a credit of three months, the purchaser being required to execute a bond as required by law and the order and decree of said Court in said cause, with approved security bearing interest at the rate of ten per cent per annum from date of sale until paid, and a lien being retained on the premises sold to SC. cure the payment of the purchase money. Given under my hand this 3rd day of April, A. D. 1922.-Jas. H
 Williams, Commissioner in Chanc
 cry. Wed 4 26
The Little River news., 1922-04-12
Notice.

In the Chancery Court of Little River County, Arkansas. Elk Parte:
 Petition of Miller County Bank &
 Trust Company. Notice is hereby given that there has been filed in my office as clerk of the Chancery Court of Little River County, Arkansas, a petition for the confirmation of title to the following described lands in Little River County, Arkansas, to-
 wit: Fractional South Half of Sec ton Fourteen Q4 Township Four teen (14) South Range 22 West, to- gether with all improvements there unto belonging. All persons claim ing said lands or any interest therein are hereby warned to appear in the Little River Chancery Court within the time prescribed by law and show cause why the title to said lands should not be confirmed in said peti- tioner, Miller County Bank & Trust Company. Witness my hand as clerk of the Chancery Court of Little River County, Arkansas on this 18th day of March, 1922.-Jas. H. Williams, Clerk. Natalie s. Williams, D. c. (SEAL) Wed 19
The Little River news., 1922-04-12
INDEPENDENCE FOR CANADA
Member of Parliament FavOrS Break
 With British Empire.

Montreal, April 9.-Independence for Canada was advocated by w. F.. Carroll, member of Parliament for Cope Breton and Richmond, in an ad- dress yesterday before the Reform Club, in which he contended Canada is not a nation, although enjoying po- litical and religious freedom.
 After declaring that nationhood would develop greater statesmen, MT. Carroll said:
 "I am talking with view to inde- pendence, or with view to severing our connection with the mother coun- try"
 Asserting that Canada is not na- tiOn, the speaker said "the quicker We undeceive ourselves the sooner we will become better Canadians"
 "We are dependency of the Brit ish crown" he added "NatiOnhood implies the right to make treaties and settle our own difficulties. If you want proof that We are not nation look at the Privy Council. Not a bill becomes law until it is sanctioned by the king in the person of the governor general"
The Little River news., 1922-04-12
First Policy Defeated.

''For the first time in it's history" said the minority report filed by six members of the Appropriations Com- mittee, "this country has adopted a naval policy. It means equality with the strongest. If that policy now is disregarded by adoption of the navy bill, We will sink to the rank of a third rate naval power, with little voice in any future world councils. No one doubts that the potential su- periority of the American navy was the controlling factor in the negotia- tions of the recent conference. Had our delegates negotiated a treaty that placed this country below Great Brit ain or Japan in navy strength, they would have been denounced as trait ors-yet this bill proposed to place this country in that very position"
 The report was signed by Repre- sentatives Tinkham of Massachusetts, Ware of Pennsylvania, Wason of New Hampshire, Magee and Husted of New York, Republicans and Gallivan of Massachusetts, Democrat
The Little River news., 1922-04-12
LADIES! LOOK YOUNG, OARkEN GRAY HAIR Use the Old-time Sage Tea and Sulphur and Nobody
 Will know.

Gray hair. however handsome. de- notes advancing age. We all know the advantages of youthful appear ance. Your hair is your charm. It makes or mars the face. When 1t fades, turns gray and looks streaked, just a few applications of Sage Tea and Sulphur enhances its appearance a hundred-fold.
 Don't stay gray! Look young! Either prepare the recipe at home or get from any drug store a bottle of ''Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Com pound," which is merely the old-time recipe improved by the addition of other ingredients. Thousands of folks recommend this ready-to-use prepara- tion. because 1t darkens the hair beau tifuAy, besides. no one can possibly tell. as 1t darkens so naturally and evenly. You moisten a sponge or soft brush with it. drawing this through the hair. taking one small strand at . time. By morning the gray hair disappears; after another application or two, It's natural color is restored and 1t becomes thick, glossy and lus- trous, and you appear years younger
 Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Com' pound is a delightful toilet requisite 1t is not intended for the cure. miu Eation or prevention of disease. /
The Little River news., 1922-04-12
Warning Order

In the Little River Chancery Court, Little River County, Arkansas. Cleve- land Neal plaintiff vs. Kate Neal de- fendant. The defendant, Kate Neal is hereby warned to appear in this Court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff herein. Cleveland Neal. Witness my hand and the seal of said Court this 3rd day os April, 1922.-Jas. H. Williams, Clerk. Natalie s. Williams, D. c. Steel, Johnson & Shaver, Attys. for Pltff. John J. DuLaney, Atty. ad litem. Wed 26
The Little River news., 1922-04-12
Was It a Sand
 Cloud or What ?

Much speculation was rife late Mon- day afternoon when a great haze over- cast the sky, shutting out the sun like a cloud and settling to the earth. Some said it was sand from sandstorm in the Panhandle, others said it was the aftermath of big storm somewhere, while still others said it was the pol len from the trees blown into the sky by the wind The sky remained over- cast until in the night. Many said they could occasionally feel the grit of the sand in their teeth although a rain had just fallen. It was the kind of haze that indicates that tornadOes have occurred some where. Tuesday morning the papers told of storms in Missouri, Arkansas and Tennessee.
The Little River news., 1922-04-12
MINORITY ATTACKS
 SMALL NAVY PLAN
Declares House Bill Frustrates Basic American POlicy-Gives
 Japan Advantage.

Washington, April 9.-The propos- al of the House Appropriations Com r.ittee for a navy in 1923 of 67.o0G men and 6,356 officers was vigorously attacked today in a minority report signed by five Republicans and one Democrat, and ill statements issued by Representatives Britten of Illinois and McArthur of Oregon, Republican members of the House Naval Com mittee.
 A reduction of the naval forces of the United States to the extent recom- mended by the committee would ig- nore the basic naval policy set down | by the arms conference, the minority report declared, asserting that an en- listed personnel of S0000 with 6,000 apprentices, would be necessary to keep the United States abreast of Great Britain and ahead of Japan.
 Representative Britten said if the bill had been framed by British and Japanese delegates" with the inten- tion of wrecking the American navy, they could not have more deliberate ly reduced the United States to third rate power," while Representa- tive McArthur said a canvass he had made gave him hopes of the adoption of an amendment providing for S0,- GOO men.
The Little River news., 1922-04-12
S SlOPENYN0STRILS! END. S, kC0ll0R cATARRH> afHow. To Get Relief When Head. \ and Nosesare Stuffed UpI

Count5 5ffty!. Your cold in head Tor catarrht htdisappears. Your clogged !nosj trils.wll' 'openA Athe air passages of your head Mille clear and you can'A breathe freely1 Mo- more snuHiing,s hawking! mucousl ldischargeSdrynes or headaches no'strugglingl for. breath at nightx
 Get a smalll bottle. of IEly'g CstHdm BalmI Ifroml yourT druggist land vappldr al little lof thist fragrant Iantiseptic, creaml in ur9nostrilsI It'penetrates.. through everyI Iairy rypassags Sfl ltheE headZ soothing and healing ethes swollen orA Ainfamed mucous membrane, giyingv youl infDtAt relief. eadScoldshandf Icatarrhs 1yeld like magic. Don'tlstay ,etufed-up Vand miserable. Relief lis 1sure.y
The Little River news., 1922-04-12
MORE POLITICAL PLUMS
 HAVE BEEN PROVIDED
With Elections Approaching, Practic. ally Every State Is Found in Need
 of New Offices.

Washington, April 7-Amid exhibi tions of log rolling almost without parallel in Congress, the Senate, by a vote of A to 21, today passed the bill creating g additional federal district | judgeships and one federal circuit judgeship.
 Just before the final passage of the |, bill, the Senate adopted, without a record vote, the Dial amendment orig inally aimed at ex-judge Landis of Chicago, forbidding federal judges from accepting outside employment. The amendment provides that "every judge shall reside in the district or circuit or one of the districts or cir cults for which he is appointed and shall devote his time to the duties of his office, and shall not engage in any ether employment for which he re- ceives compensation, and for offending against the provisions of this shall be deemed guilty of high misdemeanor. Befroe Judge Landis' designated every effort of Dial to put through the amendment was blocked. But today when he presente the bill a rising vote was demended and it was passed by narrow margin. The vice president did not announce the figures.
 Four Offices Added.
 The judgeship bill, dubbed 'the judicial pie bill' by the Democratic opposition originally provided for 19 new district judges to help relieve congestion of the federal court dock cts, particularly in those sections of the country where prohibition cases have been accommodating. Before it emerged from the Senate today, it had been treated to log rolling processes which added four more judgeships- one in Florida, one in New Mexico, one in New Jersey and one in western Missouri. With the congressional election approaching, practically ev- cry state was found to be badly in need of more federal judgeships capa- ble of being translated quickly into political plums. Some of the log roll ing deals failed to work out success fully, but all efforts to reduce the num- Der of new judges were voted down impatiently.
 Senator Shields, Tennessee, Demo- crat. carved himself niche in the hall of fame and flabbergasted his col leagues by spurning an extra judge for his state. He helped to defeat an a mendment giving Tennessee another judge.
The Little River news., 1922-04-12
LAUNDRY.

Family rough-drying 6c per Lb. Family Clothes Washed and Ironed 1Oc per Lb.
 Sheets, 4c each.
 Pillow Gases, Pc each. Counterpanes, 15c and 25c each. Quilts, summer, 25c each. Quilts, winter, 35c each.
 Barber, Cafe. Drug Store and Hotel Towels, 1c each.
 Butcher Aprons, 4c each. Five family washings wanted for the summer
 Owing to our late new system, special attention is given to each art1- cle. Therefore We guarantee absolute satisfaction.
 Phone No PAP, Ashdown. Ark.
The Little River news., 1922-04-12
Warming Order.

In the Little River Chancery Court, Little River County, Arkansas. Enzley O'Guinn plaintiff vs. Zodie O'Guinn defendant. The defendant, Zodie O'Guinn is hereby warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff Gm ss9ul!M 'uu!nD.O GeIzuH 'u!eIeq hand and the seal of said court this 18th day of March, 1922-Jas. H. Will Hams, Clerk Lon T. Jones, Atty. for Pltfr A. P. Steel, Atty. ad litem. 12
The Little River news., 1922-04-12
RED PEPPER HEAT
 STOPS BACKACHE

The heat of red peppers takes the "ouch" from a sore, lame back. It can not hurt you, and 1t certainly ends tho torture at once.
 When you are suffering so you can hardly get around, just try Red Pepper Rub, and you will have the quickest relief known. Nothing has such con- centrated, penetrating heat as red pep- pers.
 Just as soon as you apply Red Pep per Rub you will feel the tingling heat. In three minutes it warns the sore spot through and through. Pain and sore. ness are gone.
 Ask any druggist for jar of Rowles Red Pepper Rub. Be sure to get the genuine, with the name Rowles on each package.
The Little River news., 1922-04-12
STOP THAT ITCHING

There is a lot of skin trouble in Ashdown and surrounding territory this spring. We will sell you jar of Blue Star Remedy on a guarantee for Itch, Eczema, Ringworm, Tetter or Cracked Hands, Old Sores on Chil- dren, Will not stain clothing and has a pleasant odor.-Model Drug Go. Fl
The Little River news., 1922-04-12
Warming Order

In the Little River Chancery Court, Little River County, Arkansas. Lena livery Plaintiff vs. George livery De- fendant. The defendant, George livery is hereby warned to appear in this Court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff herein
 Lena Ivery Witness my hand and the seal of said Court this Sth day of April, 1922. Jas. H. Walliams, Clerk
 Seth e. Reynolds, Atty. for Pltff. June R. Morrell, Atty. ad litem. 5 LOW
The Little River news., 1922-04-12
AUTOMOBILE OWNERS

l have employed professional trimmer for repairing and making automobile covers, cushion covers. rocking chair covers and all kinds of upholstering.-American Shoe and Harness Hospital.