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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

car was much farther away than 1t
really was. Mr.. Wade produced an
other pair of glasses with tinted
lenses that he said were his special
driving glasses. Several witnesses
appeared for the state. and the res
pondent testified in his own behalf.
William H. Burgess of the State
Highway police force was the first
man called to the stand. He testi-
fled that he swore out the complaint
at the direction of the state high
wa commission but that he knew
nothing personally about the trouble.
William Alfred Cote, Al Elm street
was the second witness. He told
the following story with the aid of
chart showing the road and rela-
tive positions OF parties concerned
IN the accident He was driving to-
ward Oakland in his Essex coach ac-
companied by his mother, cousin and
two friends. He was struck by Mr..
Wade's car, which was coming from
Oakland. Two teams were standing
side of the road, both facing toward
Belgrade, one behind the other. He
had the right of way by the teams
and started to go by. He saw Wade
put thought he was stopping behind
the teams to let him pass. He got
about half way by the teams when
the two cars crashed. The front
wheel Of the Essex was broken off
on the left side and the front and
rear mudguards bent. Wade drove
by about $50 yards and stop
ped. Cote went down and got the
NUMBER OF Wade's car and asked
MIN who was to blame. Mr.. Wade
said that he thought Cote was to
blame but later he settled with Cote
for the damage.
Mr.. Chapman, driver of the first
team testified that he saw the acct
dent. He saw Mr.. Cote driving
toward his team at a moderate rate
OF speed on his right side. Wade's
car hit the neckyoke on one of his
norses and broke the snap. He
heard the crash but did not see it.
Harry M. Wyman took the stand
and said he worked for Mr.. Chapman.
He was on a motor wheel on his right
side of the road talking with Mr..
chapman. He drew over into the
ditch to let Cote pass. He saw Cote
coming and later saw Wade lust be-
fore he reached the rear team. He
said Wade was travelling faster than
Cote. He saw the cars come togeth-
er but it was on the opposite side
from him and he could not tell which
car hit the other with the front
wheels.
Mr.. Wade testified that he had
driven a car since 1913. He wears
glasses practically all the time. He
produced a pair of double vision
glasses and claimed that looking
through them a certain way made OBJ
jects appear farther off than they
really were. He produced another
pair Of yellow glasses and claimed
that they were his driving glasses.
He saw Cote coming toward him and
thought that he was about 25 rods
from the teams giving him (Wade)
plenty Of time to pass the teams.
He ran some distance beyond after
the accident and stopped In the
cross-examination he admitted being
in court in New York state several
years ago for exceeding the speed
limit. He said that he was going IT
miles an hour at the time when the
limit was Is.
The State rested and the defence
offered no argument. Judge Atchley
found the respondent guilty and i'm
posed the fine and costs, RENTING
the fine on payment of costs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18
OAKLAND

The Sunday School Cabinet Of the
United Baptist church met Monday
evening at 7.30 o'clock in the church
vestry. Twelve members were pres
ent. The meeting was called to or
der by Supt. Patterson and after the
| regular business was transacted a
| social hour was enjoyed and re-
freshments Of lemonade and assorted
| cake were served
Miss Ida Mcdonald and friend, who
! have been visiting Miss McDonald's
aunt, Mrs. Webster Bickford, for the
past week, have returned to their
home in Portland.
Mrs. Lottie Baker will leave this
| Wednesday morning for Sabattus,
| where she will be a guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Alec Balm for the remainder of
| the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ruel Mosher and
daughter Maxine have returned from
| a weeks visit with Mrs. Mosher's
! mother, Mrs. Annie Strickland of
companied home by Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Spaulding and son Leighton
of Dexter, who will be their guests
for time.
Mrs. George w. Wood Of Portland
is visiting her mother, Mrs. Frank
Whitehouse, for a few days at her
summer home at East pond.
Henry Kidder, who has been visit
ing his mother. Mrs. Sarah Y. Lor-
ing. for several days at the home Of
Miss Clara Manter, has returned to
his home in Arlington, Mass.
Jacob S. Knight Of Oakland and
Miss Arlene Clark Of Skowhegan
were married in Watervflle. on Sat-
urday evening, July 4th and are
passing their honeymoon at the
Whitney cottage at North pond. Miss
Clark is the daughter of Mark Clark
of Skowhegan and Mr.. Knight is the
son of Mr.. and Mrs'S. D. Knight of
the Fairfield road and is employed
by the Central Maine Power Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18
King Before Court
on Charge of
Illegal Possession

Joseph King pleaded not guilty to a
charge Of illegal possession of intoxi-
eating liquor before Judge Atchley in
the municipal court yesterday. He was
found guilty following the testimony
OF Deputy Sheriff Charles Harrington
and given the maximum sentence of
$500 and costs, six months in Jail and
six months additional in default of
payment. He appealed and bonds in
the sum of 500 were furnished by
Joseph Bourque and Eugene Bolduc for
his appearance at the September term
of the Superior court in. Augusta.
Deputy Sheriff Harrington testified
that last Saturday night he entered the
house of King with Deputy Sheriffs
Frank Robinson and Frank Lessor on
a search and seizure warrant and found
pint bottle of alcohol which was pro-
duced as evidence in the courtroom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18
and Mrs. Berry
Surprised on 18th
Anniversary

~. and Mrs. Wilbur Berry of
NMm Vassalboro celebrated their
s@ wedding anniversary at their
vms Yesterday afternoon and even
1s' About 30 friends and relatives
~as received by the couple. Mr..
s4nee present and MANY presents
p ess was a bit suspicious that q
Icy was to be held but Mrs. Berry
r@ aken completely by surprise,
( ~. 70 the enjoyment of the visit
s Ihose from out of town to at
suS q, were: Mr.. and Mrs. r. J. Smith
,. oSSa,oWnegan. Mr.. and Mrs. Moses
.s. OF Scion, Mrs. Robert J. Del
It osa OF Worcester. Mass, Mrs.
r Tun Harlow and children, of Old
fhnp. 'onh Manter OF VIM
M MI and Mrs. Berry have lived at
IL , farm In Vassalboro for the last
,sars and enjoy the contry life.
t mssent MIR. Berry is specializing
"A l ault raising and poultry, having
KsM,s e orchard and many chicken
s, ~ was born rs years ago, and
Sbsn 1s'ea from Wesleyan college
|nls mimi young man. He followed the
Sam, S.y being of the Methodist de-
fb,Ia.lon and was pastor in
sm ARMIES at Lewiston, Woodsford.
6ons ta,gton and Portland. For q
t3Al sue ne ne was president of Kents
jlla,nss summary and secretary of the
ysn Methodist Conference for IS
m s, also Tour times q delegate to
ebu,sss general conference of Methodist
fsorksre !. Mr.. Berry was a great
! ss nt' b IN the Civic League for many
BS Nss. until four years ago when
I bs.,sSSa 'i sa Prohibition law was
town. ne T.. resigned. At present he
] Mxassalboro. anu lax coiiector
.sts ar" d, Berry was born in Scion 70
avon,ss ago and was known as Miss
bad va. french. She studied music
tmss WAS capable piano teacher for
eenlna,r she attended Kents Hin
bet Gr and it was there that she
I Fw :. Berry. A short time later ter. thew b
Pa Sh ssfied. They have six chill
nadcbaiEIssare all married, and seven
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18
CHINA

John Rowe is doing carpenter work
at j. E. Martins.
Winfield Martin has bought the
Coro place Of Miss Annie Doe. He
expects to have the house repaired
and ready for occupancy by the early
winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18
Mrs. Elizabeth Gauthier

Mrs. Elizabeth Louise Gauthier
died Monday evening at II O'Clock
at the home of her daughter, Mrs
Frank Ferland on Green street. She
leaves two sons, Alfred J. Gauthier
of Fairfield and Joseph Gauthier OF
Lakeport, N. H.. and three daugh-
tiers, Mrs. Frank Ferland, Mrs. AL
fred Lacombe of Dunbar court and
Mrs. Charles G. Richards of FAIR
field. Funeral arrangements will be
announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

Frank L. Davis of Vienna, deputy
sheriff, entered a complaint against
William Trask Of Vienna for assault
and battery on July 2 on Carl E. Davis
Of Vienna. The case was brought be-
fore Judge Charles w. Atchley in the
Waterville municipal court late yes
terday afternoon and settled by pay
ment of court costs Of $31.37. Harold
Dubord was the lawyer for the respon-
dent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald WEIGH are re-
ictvlng congratulations upon the ar
iflval Of a baby girl weighing six
pounds yesterday morning at Nc
}Nels private hospital. Both mother
1and baby are getting along well.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

| Louis Marquis who has been as
Issting at the American Clothing
Company has completed his duties
There and entered the employ of the
United Shoe Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

\ Mr.. and Mrs. George Cannon Of IL
IColege avenue are enjoying a short
E.caton at PemaQuid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

Raymond Chamberlain has been
promoted to manager and transferred
10 the United Shoe store at Berlin,
~ H. His wife and family will join
him as soon as convenient,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18
Augusta Golfers Here TODAY

The Augusta Country club golf
llan will meet the Waterville Coun-
IVY club team on the Waterville links
1ns afternoon, Is members from
Eacn club competing. After the match
Es Waterville players will entertain
PIE visitors at a luncheon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

William Mitchell Of New Portland
jxil arrive this morning to visit his
,Eaughter, Miss Edna Mitchell Of 4
fhayer court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

Mrs. Darius Smith Of Newport, r. l..
| who has been visiting her brother.
| Frank Smith. at his camp on East
pond. returned yesterday to her home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

Arthur Hackett has returned from
Mattawumkeag after visiting friends
and relatives for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

1 Freeman Etchies who is employed
Millers Cigar Store, has gone to
New Haven. Conn, for two weeks
vacation. His family accompanied
Him
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

David Guimond of the American
,}Clothing Co., left yesterday for Mar
HIN stream for q two weeks vacation
\ with his mother,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

Miss Venegia Paganucci underwent
an operation at the Sisters hospital
yesterday morning and is reported
as getting along as well as could be
expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

Alvah Pomerleau has purchased
the restaurant which he formerly
owned and sold to Henry Toulouse on
rlain street. known as "Pomp's'
Gunch
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

Miss Rose Matthew of Loubier's
drug store is enjoying short vaca-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

Mr.. and Mrs. George Pooler are
spending two weeks vacation at
North pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

Miss Aline Michaud Of Syracuse,
N. Y, is passing two weeks at the
home Of her parents on College av-
enue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

..,,. Tardiff has returned to his
n D,. at the Wardwell store after a
wsek's vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

Harry Jensen returned from Port
h.nd yesterday after a two weeks
,2yacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

Miss Eva Towne who underwent
Ian operation at q local hospital sew
sral days ago is reported as improv-
ding rapidly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

Miss Pearl Elliot of Portland has re-
turned after spending a few days with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Elliot
Of College avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

I , Marcia Minot of Western
Ms S. - spending few days at
: ,vsside.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

Miss Bernardette Denis and Mrs
Mary Jane Duguary are spending
their vacation in Fitchburg, Mass.
and Providence, r. I.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

L ..,ce Brown of Western
rsn,Ie is enjoying a weeks vaca-
18th relatives at Lakeside.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Bennett and
| family of Lancaster N. H., are visit
| ing Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Elliot of College
avenue. They made the trip by auto
mobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

DIR. and Mrs. Samuel Irwin have
gone to Salem, Mass. on a two
weeks vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

| Mr. and Mrs. Carl Cornforth have
hone on an automobile trip through
H. White Mountains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

y L. Martin Of Springfield. Mass,
IVA, . business caller in the city
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

Miss Mary Col Of Augusta Is Wis
2tng Mrs. Alice Baldic Of 219 IL
IWater street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

C. n. Nash of Brunswick was a
business caller in the city yester-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

onera House-Wednesday,
cry rooean in. "Oliver Twist"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

Mrs. Mabel B. Simpson has gone
to Norridgewock for a short visit
with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Simpson of
Benton avenue passed the week end
at Tenauto harbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

Peter Gagne Of Temple court has
gone to Canada on a short business
trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

Mrs. Fred Head of Hinckley was
IN town on business yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

Me, Goldie Hilman Of Portland is
sting friends in the city for a few
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

l ,..hur Harlow underwent an OPP
A s.;or at the Elm city Hospital yes
E.rday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

n,.bard Jobber of Winthrop ar
\ lived yesterday called to the city by
y. death of his grandmother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

Fl. l.. Durham Of Boston was
business caller in the city yester'
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

Mrs. Lucy Wilson Of Melrose High
| lands, Mass, is visiting Mrs. Alice
! B. Mckay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

Mrs. Albert Jewett of Skowheean
was in town shopping yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18
,upATRE ATTRACTIONS

..-Wednesday and Thursday
Hainr rn. and Orange Blossoms;
notM ayo in, 1.-THE Bolted Door"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Colby have re-
turned from Boothbay Harbor after
passing Saturday and Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

Russell Squire, who has been i'll
at his home on Main street, is re-
ported as being much better.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

Mrs. Marshall Gullifer of Main
street is Ill with the grip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

.,rss Baldic Is very Ill at his
0sV IN Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Newton OF
Philips was calling in the city yes
terday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

Mr.. and Mrs. c. J. Reed of Flush
ing, Va, spent the night in the city.
They are touring the New England
states.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

r. q, Mulholland of Portland Is II
the city on business for a shor
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

]. Sandy of King street, who was
taken to the hospital Sunday, Is re-
ported as resting comfortable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Williams pass
ed the night Tuesday in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Bolduc are the
proud parents of d baby girl, toln,
July IA, The name is Gloria.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

NORTH-Mr. and Mrs. II. d.
Blaisdell, who have been visiting his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Blais-
dell for the past two weeks, returned
to their home in Providence, R. L.,
Wednesday.
Miss Ethel Bailey has gone to
Fairfield, where she has employment.
Everard Soule of Waterville was
visiting relatives in this place,
Sunday.
G. B. M. Soule has finished cutting
his hay, having a crew Of men and
good weather.
Mrs. Doris Sabin of Knox visited
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. G..
Norton, Sunday.
Our pastor, Harold Nutter, preach
ed at Greeley's Corner, Sunday morn
| ing and at North Palermo in the aft
| ernoon and at Cars Corner, Sunday
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

racuse, N. Y, the trip being made
by the way Of Quebec and Montreal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

Fred Breard, who underwent an
operation last week is recovering
rapidly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18
Mass, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Ida
Young, at S. G. Parmenter's.

Mass, is visiting her sister. Mrs. Ida
Young, at S. G. Parmenter's.
Orrie Dickinson and Harry Edwards
from Reading, Mass. were guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Kitchin last week.
also Miss Leila Lenfest from California.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Hall and child
from Jefferson were weekend guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs. II. L. Kitchin.
Mrs. Elizabeth Irish and son Ernest
were afternoon callers at E. S. Kitch-
ms Sunday.
Mrs. James Dinsmore, who has been
at the Elm City Hospital for treatment
for three weeks past, is expected home.
Wednesday.
The Branch Mills Dramatic Club
which presented the drama. THE
Teaser," at Washington and Cooper's
Mills last week, met with decided sue
cess.
Evening journal., 1923-02-02

that led a bunch OF riders from up
Leandrs way-a horse that was a
dead ringer for the Redstar. or I'm
q liar. Color, size. speed. action-it
might have been the king himself.
n I had not sat upon him myself
that very minute I'd have said Il was
the king"
The ranoher wet his lips. but ne
Strengthened up and. taking his
wife's hand. led her out from behind
the bench. his arm about her frail
shoulders.
You're seein' things, Val" ne said
with careless laugh. there's no
hoss IN this country that looks like
IN Redstar. Tn height o. tn mesa
TIL dlstance-they distorted your
sight. No-thsre amt no match fer
him this ode o.
"where?" asked Val AZ her father
paused.
Hell" he said suceinetiy ana led
HIS wife away.
II 10 his women John Harmon was
good and brave and tender. combln-
Ing tse rugged qualities that passed
FOR virtue in this wild land. there
were others I'm the scattered com
muulty who thought dlnerenuy-
Quinlan OF the Bar-Star. for IN
stance over az the southwest be-
Evening journal., 1923-02-02

on the rancho. save and except these
two women. would have ceased 20
press the conversation.
Why. I don't know" the daugh-
ter answered calmly. except that,
keen as you are on horsefiesh and
racing, you've never let him run.
And you know, and I know, that
no can beat anything under Gods
heaven that ever ran on these
plains"
John Harmon put the pipe back
between his lips.
Perhaps" he said. -thst's just
tn reason. He's too good"
The girl studied moment.
That's so. There's nothing TO
run with him-not in a mile-nor
a thousand miles! And he'd dwarf
tho Red Brood down to nothing
Yss-I see"
She lay silent. thinking. while the
elusive melody. caught IN Belle Han
mons pale fingers. came tinkling
forth IN the twilight.
At the end OF an hour OF perfect
quiet. save for the old pianos voice.
when her mother swung around on
the ancient bench and the master
rose 10 take the outstretched hand
that had held him fast for 10. these
many years Val stretched her
healthy young body and rose also.
Dad" she said again. did you
ever see a horse that looked Hike
Redstar in every line and motion7"
John Harmon stopped IN his
tracks. stockstill.
NO" no said n hast sharply.
Why"
Because 7 did-from the top ~
Mesa Grande tbs other day-a horse
Evening journal., 1923-02-02
THE EVENING JOURNAL, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2. 1928

the ancient keys under Belle Han
mons fingers
Stretched on couch IN the far
thest corner. her slim length we'll
night composing It from end 20 end,
her sun-browned hands beneath her
head. Val bay and listened. too.
though her tho. shts were not in the
past but the future-they had 20 do
with the coming dance at Hume
wells store, and with the gay bunch
Of riders from the outlying ranches
who would be there in all their
gala attire.
Il would be Fourth OF July and
every oowpuncher who could etrad-
die a cayuse would attend. There
would be races. and. as always. the
Red Brood would be there. too.
All, that Is. but Old Hotfoot. shut
out OF. the excitement by constant
motherhood-and Redstar the king.
Lightning would run away from
all and sundry as he had done for
two years now. and Dawnlight. II
the master would put her up, would
make a speedy showing. and this
year. for the first time, the young
matched racers, Firebrand and The
Flame, would have their chance.
Redcloud was getting a trife old
and she had overheard some talk
between the boss and Tom Br1ston
concerning his Withholding.
Poor Redcloud-wlld and strong
and keen as the wind IN spring.
She vieioncd him. screaming in his
stocksde, pounding the earth with
his shining hoofs, when the rest
went on 20 town-for the first time
without him
she frowned In the dusk with a
quick sorrow for the old racers
passing.
Redetar now-Redstar the great
king-he would Craze placidly IN
his green field and take no nota OF
the Red Brood's arrogance ana
pride as they trotted away. each
with rider in attendance.
He would not so much a. r.ds.
his splendid head. blink his soft
eyeS
And yet OF them all he wss rhs
king-fsstor than their tastes. /
stronger than their best.
Dad Val said presently. when .
there came q lull in the tinkl,nR
music while Belle Harmon hummed
an elusive melody the better 10
bring It 10 her hngertips, Dad
Why havs y0u never run nedstar IN
;. races7"
"Eh?"
The ranoher took the pipe from
lis lips suddenly and sat UP IN mis-
hair. His handsome dark eyes. 60
Ike Walls own IN one or two ex-
'ressions. narrowed IN me darkness.
why do you ask me that?"
At the tone OF his voice any one