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, 1923-01-18

SANTA FEE. N. M.-Governor
Hinkle transmitted to the state
house of representatives the draft
, 1923-01-18

OF tho Colorado river compact
signed by representatives Of sever
states here in November. with a
message recommending its ratifica-
ton.
, 1923-01-18

DOGGY Ball was slightly injured al
Fort Sheridan when their airpians
crushed into a tree.
, 1923-01-18

FOR LEAsE-1so acres oil land In
Bolton field: government permit.
Address p. o. Box IT'S. b-2s.tf
, 1923-01-18
MONEY TO LOAN

PLENTY money TO loan on improved
real estate. H. Vossbeck, lobby of
American Theater. i.6-,f
, 1923-01-18

FOR sALE-Nine Fords. any style;
Se5 to $500; some are overhauled;
roadsters. touring. sedans and coupes:
one Oldsmobile, four-cylinder model
43A touring practically new and one
roadster guaranteed in every respect;
new Chevrolet At 1225 down; the 1923
superior model sedans and coupe has
arrived. Tho Wyoming Oldsmobile
company's WORD on q used al at asa
r. Yellowstone is "a good as a Gold
bond. 1-16-St
, 1923-01-18
HELP WANTED-FEMALE

&ANTED-Girl for general house
work. Phone 1884 in mornings.
1-1s-3t
, 1923-01-18

MADAM woNDER-wondersul life
reader; the lady with tho wonderful
powers tells past. present and future.
Call and consult her on any affairs.
252 West b. Hours . a. m. to 10
p. m. 1-16.4ts
, 1923-01-18

ANDERSON. Ind-Alvtn owsiey,
national commander of the Amer.
lean Legion, denied hat the organ.
ization a entered politics"
, 1923-01-18
WANTED-MISCELLANEOU

wANTED-Mora babies to ride IN
our sturdy stylish SturEis bnby
huggies. complete new line for new
babies: price from $3.50 up. Cham.
berlin Furniture 20. Phone 81.
, 1923-01-18

BLOOMINGTON. m.-ohn q.
Lennon. former treasurer of the
American Federation OF Labor, died.
, 1923-01-18
LIVESTOCK

FOR SALE-Two Shetland ponies;
both we'll broke and sound: . $50
each II sole this week. e34 S. Durbin
st. Phone S9R. 1.17-3t
, 1923-01-18
IHOW TO Answer Blind
Classified Ads

In answering blind ads in these
columns please be careful to use
the precise address given in the
advertisement. Write the address
plainly. Letters brought to The
Tribune office do not require
stamps. Always inclose your an
swers in sealed envelope. In reply
ing to advertisements where refer
ences are asked for, do not send
the original references. Send COP
les Of them only.
, 1923-01-18

Los ANGELES = Fire which
swept through the fourth floor OF
n furniture warehouse of Barker
brothers did dsmage estimated at
, 1923-01-18

SAN DIEGo-Coronor Schuyler
Kelly declared that evidence which
reached him asst night convinced
him that FRITZ Mann. pretty young
dancer, found dead on the beach
near here last Monday. was MUIR
dered and her death was not a sui.
eide.
, 1923-01-18

KANSAS cITY-A bandit was
shot and captured In an attempt
TO rob the mail car of eastbound
Santa Fe train No. g., known rs the
"CoIorsdo-ok,ahoma Flyer" be-
tween Holiday and Lawrence,
KanH.
, 1923-01-18

wAsHINGToN-Coi. George z.
IJams Of Baltimore was appointed
executive officer of the United
States Venteran bureau.
, 1923-01-18
FOR RENT-HOUSES

FOR RENT-Two room house with
clothes closet N toilet inside; no
children. 11s s. jackson. 1-1s-1t"
, 1923-01-18
FOR SALE OR TRADE

FOR SALE OR TRADEMARK well
rigs. Phone 4s1J. 200 West X.
1.l4-ets
, 1923-01-18

EssEN-Franoe has decided TO
content itself with the reputation
Ing OF coal already mined, divert.
Ing to France the ears already
loaded.
, 1923-01-18

FOR sALE+Saxon Six in good run
ming order: give us your offer. 249
s. Center. 1-16-tf
, 1923-01-18

RoMB-Premier MussoiinI WA
slightly Ill.
, 1923-01-18

WANTED-woman for cooking.
general homework and to take
care OF baby. Apply 704 Park Ave.
Phone 14sY. 1-17-tt
, 1923-01-18
CLASSIFIED
ADVERTISING

OUT OF TOWN advertisements
nust be accompanied by cash or
eheck in full payment of the game.
Note the foregoing Instructions about
Counting the words and the rate Per
Nprd for the Casper Daily Tribune.
, 1923-01-18
LOST AND FOUND
PERSONAL

ACKNOWLEDGMENT meet me at Q
o'clock n afternoon this week at
the postoffice. The woman that
walked Gown Yellowstone with you.
1-lS.2t"
, 1923-01-18
FOR RENT-ROOMS

FOR RENT-Comfortable gas heat
ed room, next to bath in private
family; reasonable. Phone 427M.
I1s-2t
, 1923-01-18

WANTED Young girl to assist
with homework. Sol s.. Beech.
, 1923-01-18
PHONOCRAPHS, PIANOS, ETC.

LATEST Victor and Brunswick rec
ords always at The Chas. r. Wellf
Music CO.. 293 j.. Second, Casper.
1-i4-ti
, 1923-01-18

FOR RENT-Two 2.room houses;
Stoves furnished. Phone 1169-w.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
SOC E T Y
Little Theatre MoUe. n,ent Arouses Much
 Interest

To promote the love of drama among the people of Birmingham, and to give local talent every op- portunity, will be the aim of the Little Theatre movement.
 Plays will be produced, directed, managed, and enacted by local lovers of the histrionic art.
 As soon as it is deemed feasible an auditorium will be procured and two entertainments month will be staged. Admission will be by mem bership ticket only.
 Mrs. Vassar Allen is president; Mrs. Henry Upton Sims, first vice president; Mrs. w. D. Smith, second vice president; Allen G. Loehr. third vice president; Miss Letitia McNeil, secretary, and Mrs. c. R. Sexton, treasurer
 Announcement has been made by the president that the board of di- rectors will be announced at an early date.
 Mrs. George Clark is chairman of the membership committee, with Mrs Louis Saks as co-chairman. Anyone of local talent wishing to get in touch with the movement, Is invited to call Mrs. Robert Thatch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
LAWN PARTY AT EAST
 LAKE METHODIST CHURCH

The lawn party given at the East Lake Methodist church Friday after noon, by the members of Mrs. Steger's band of the Missionary society, was quite success, in giving pleasure to those who attended and also In mak- ing funds to be applied In the build ing of the new Sunday school room.
 novel feature of the party was a book, ''The Neighborhood Record" in which each person registered, putting his name, address and church mem bership. This book, which had d beautifully decorated hand-painted cover, will be placed in the corner stone of the new Sunday school build ing.
 Another feature which proved very successful was guessing cake. This cake, which was beautifully embossed. contained an article at which each one was allowed one guess. the one guess ing right winnig the cake.
 Between the hours of 4:S0 and 10 p. m. many people stopped by the church lawn to take part in the mer- riment, to eat ice cream and cake and to chat with friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
25O Invifations Issued For Opening Dance
 Of D. D. Club

Members of the D. D. club have issued two hundred and fifty invi- tations for their opening dance which will be held Wednesday eve ming, June 6, at the home of Miss Charlotte Hilton. 2319 Highland ave nue.
 A local orchestra has been engaged to furnish the music for the dancing.
 Attractive decorations of white, purple and gold, the club colors, will be used about the house.
 Among those present will be the representatives of the council of clubs and the officers of the clubs, which include, Bats, Salamander, Amante and several other prominent clubs.
 This is the first house dance the D. D.'s have given this year and every effort is being made to make it one of the best of the season.
 The personnel of the club is as follows: Ben Rutledge, president, Curtis Afford. vice president; Ser dan Sanders, treasurer; J. Austin Holmes, secretary; Warren W. Ara smith, social secretary: William Johnston, Bernon Long, Calvin Lee, Allen Matthews, Tom Madden, Adolph Stock mar, John Earl BowelI' Frank White. Louis Borough, $. C. Mccoy, Jr., and Harwell Allen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
MISS PLUMBLEE OF SELMA WINS U. ID. c, MEDAL

It will be of much interest to Bir- mingham people to know that the gold medal offered by the United Daughters of the Confederacy for the best answers to a set of questions on southern history was won by Miss Edna Plumblee of Selma. Miss Plum- blee, who is the daughter of Mir. and Nrs. Thomas Marion Plumblee, is not only brilliant student in the Selma High school but is a talented artist as well. She has many friends and relatives in Birmingham.
 The medal will be awarded on June 4 St Blocton, where the United Daughters of the Confederacy will be in convention. Miss Plumblee will be the guest of the United Daughters on this occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
MRS. KENNEDY ENTERTAINS CRAnUATE NURSES

As a pleasing compliment to the graduate nurses of Hillman hospital. who recently received their diplo- mas. Mrs Beulah Kennedy enter tained with a dance Thursday even Ing at her home on Avenue G.
 The house was attractively dec orated with ferns and potted plants.
 The guests who enjoyed Mrs. Ken nedys hospitality were: Misses Du- gan, superintendent of the hospital; Annie Lee Moore, Ruby Jackson, Irma Jackson. Ruth Jackson, Eva Holland of Bessemer, Austell, Wesson, Perry. Kerddell, Iris Golson, Mccain, Julia Belle Heflin, Eunice Kennedy. Messrs. Webb Zachary, Golson. Mays, Jimmie South, Edgar Mays, Stone, Fox, Dug gan, G. w. Wilson and Dunn; Drs. Wooty, Majors. Hipp of Scottsboro, Gaines, Snow, Mrs. Stafford, and Mrs. Holmes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
MIR AND MRS. WHEELER
 HONOR MISSES STERCHI

As pleasing compliment to their house guests, Misses Bess, Helen and Martha Sterchi of Chattanooga, Tenn, MT. and Mrs. F. M. Wheeler en- tertained at a picnic at East Lake park on Friday evening. A delicious picnic supper was enjoyed and much merriment was occasioned by the many amusements of the park.
 Among the guests were: Misses Bess, Helen and Martha Sterchi. Mrs, McGowan Cf Jack sonville, Fla, Mrs. Carlyle, Miss Vesta Carlyle, Miss Cora Blanche Morris. Mrs. Charles Reid. Miss Mildred McEachern, Miss Ayr ault Chapman. Miss Lois Washington, Miss Willie Bendoll. pr. J. H. Chap man, pr. and Mrs. J. c. Stivender, Paul Keene, Fred Carlyle, Richard Wood, Earl Wheeler, MT. and Mrs. T. HneV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
MIR. SMITH HONORS BRIDES
 TO BE OF SCHOOL FACULTY

Honoring the brides-to-be of the faculty of Ensley High school, E. E. Smith. principal tf the school. en- tertained with a banquet in the lunch room of the school Tuesday
 The honorees were: Miss Elma Burns, Miss Orrisso Paris, Miss Stella McMullen and Miss Julia Higgins; They were seated at the left ana right of MT. Smith.
 A lovely centerpiece of sweet peas was used, and large brides cake set hearts fluttering. The places Of the honor guests were marked with packages contining gifts from the faculty.
 Mir. Smith was called upon to act as toastmaster, and present the "brides." He presented each by the "name-tC-be" Other members of the faculty contributed short talks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03

pointments of committees to begin work on the midsummers picnic and field day to be given in August.
 Mrs. LaFollette and Mrs. Haur- mack will act as hostesses at a bene- fit card party at the new clubrot ms on Tuesday evening. June 5.
 In q novel contest, Mrs. Lichty won lovely pair of ornamental can dies. After the meeting, the hostess served a dainty ice course assisted by her daughters. Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Burg and Mrs. Snider.
 The next meeting will be held with Mrs. J. R. Burk at the club rooms, June g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
MIR. AND MRS. MILLER ENTER
 TAIN WITH BRIDGE PARTY

MT. and Mrs. Fred Miller. delight fully entertained Friday evening at their home on Fifteenth avenue, south. with an informal bridge party.
 American Beauty roses formed att tractive decorations. At the con- clusion of the games, delicious re- treatments were served. Present were: MT. and Mrs. Herbert Warren. MT. and Mrs. w. G. Kidd. MT. and Mrs. Jack Killensworth, MT. and Mrs. An drew Helmich, MT. and Mrs. Kenneth Bargain, MT. and Mrs. Harry Gingold.. Capt. and Mrs. Harry Schaveder and Miss Margaret ConniSS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
ANNUAL DANCE PLANNED BY
 SIGMA DELTA CLUB

At the annual dance planned by the Simga Delta club to take place in July. the following clubs will be represented: Inter Fratres, Bats, D'Naites, Pi Kappa Alpha, Char nantes, Arabs, Roamers, Rompers, King Tuts, Nomads, Aces and Zouaves.
 The officers of the Sigma Delta club are Miss Clara Curran, presi dent; Miss Ethel Moss, vice presi- dent; Miss Florence Curran, treas urer; Miss Lyda Pearl Lelie, secre- tary. Other members of the club are Misses Evelyn and Ethlyn Milton Florence Morrow, Helen Woods, Mary Robertson, Bessie Harris, Ruth Tingle, Aggie Heinburg, Carroll Denny and Evelyn Nillens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
MISS PRIVETT OF JACKSONVILLE
 TO WED IN TEXAS

Announcement has been received by friends in the state of the engage ment of Miss Julia Priv6tt of Jack sonville, Ala, to MT. James Morris of Camden, Ark. the wedding to take place on June 10 in the Episcopal church of TeXarkana, Tex.
 Miss Privett was reared in Jack sCnville and educated at the State Normal school at that place. For several years, she taught in the public schools of Jacksonville, but has taught in Texarkana for the past two years. She was one of Jackson ville's finest and most popular young women, and her friends will regret that her wedding will take her to an other place tC live.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
WEST END CATHOLIC WOMEN,S
 CLUB ENTERTAINED

Mrs. J. E. Burke was hostess to the members of the West End Catholic Woman's club Wednesday afternoon at her home on Pine street. A large attendance proved the popularity of this charming hostess.
 Sprays of Dorothy Perkins roses were used about the living room, while the deep red of American Beauty roses gave glow to the dining room.
 Mrs. Murray Isom. the club pres ident, presided and made several ap-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
MISS CRAWFORD'S PUPILS IN RECITAL

Miss Abigail Crawford invites the public to attend the recitals which her pupils will give Monday and Tuesday evenings, June and 5, at S30 o'clock at Cable hall.
 The pupils appearing will be-: Misses Ruth Garrett, Kathleen Saun- ders, Mildred Pierce, Leola Arm strong, Dorothy Thomas, Martha Hagan, Helen McCleery, Edna Hitch cock, Dorothy Bruner. Elsie Blair, Findlay, Ella Shumate, Cora Blanche Morris, Inga Erdahl. Lorita White, Roberta Mathes. Mary Esther Meyer, Marguerite Matlock, Rossie Rogers, Morgia Shropshire, Mary Schroder. Ruth Herren, Isabel Mathews, Beatrice Hagy, Sylvia Goldman, Aline Bradbury, Mrs. Neale Howard and James Blue.
 Miss Crawford's studios will be closed during July and August.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
PUPILS OF MRS. GILLESPIE
 IN PIANO RECITAL

Mrs. Carrie Ingram Gillespie an- nounces a piano recital to be given by her pupils on Thursday evening, June ', at 8 o'clock in Cable hall. The following will take part: Misses Sara Martin. Mildred Bates, Sara Bates, Martha Key Caldwell Florence Kley- becker, Rozella Fisch, Mary Perdue, Mildred Dewberry, Rosalie 1roncalli. Elizabeth itchell, Virginia Cowart, Mary Edna Travis. Anne Hawkins, Marie Kelly. Sara Kelly, Virginia
 Schick, Aphrey South Aphrey Bar clift, Ella Frances South, Beatrice Howard, Olive Parkinson, Eula Belle Fletcher, Dorothy Wilson, Elsie Will son, Conolia Dyer Fleda Walls, Agnes Poarch. Flora Poarch, Winona Bryant, Mildred Cole and Jack Ward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
EXPRESSION PUPILS IN RECITAL

Miss Margaret Hilton presented her expression pupils in recital Thursday afternoon at o'clock at her home on Highland avenue.
 The following students were par ticipants: Misses Mary Louise Geohe gan, Lylita Geohegan, Katherine Berry. Mary Alice Watson, Amelia Bayliss, Alice HClt. Mildred Long, Muriel Long, Carrie Elizabeth Pea cock, Mary Louise Hilton, Mildred Rhyme, Helen Doblis and Kate Mills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
LYRIC PARTY FOR MRS.
 TROPST OF NEW YORK

Mrs. R. c. wasson was hostess at Lyric party last week, honoring Mrs. T. c. Tropst of New York.
 After the program at the thatre, refreshments were enjoyed at a downtown shop.
 The guests were: Mrs. Tropst, Mrs. c. F. Ellard, Mrs. J. M. Woodall, Jr., Miss Laura Lee Adams and Miss Kate Adams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
MISS HANLIN PRESENTS PUPILS IN RECITAL

The pupils of Miss Lowela Han1in will be presented In recital this aft ernoon at o'clock at the Cable hall.
 An interesting program has been prepared, and every number will be enjoyed Those taking part will be. Misses Dorothy McNutt, Marjorie Scruggs, Mary Carter. Mary Miller Coulbourn and Helen Shehee. The public is cordially invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
MIR. AND MRS. SHEPPARD GIVE TEA FOR DIR. GILLETT

MT. and Mrs Fred J. Sheppard en- tertained at delightfully."- informal buffet supper at their home on Fri day evening, complmenting their house guest, Dr. Omer Gillett of Colo rado Springs. Col.
 Dorothy Perkins roses, arranged in graceful vases. made the house un- usually attractive.
 Thirty-five guests enjoyed MT. and Mrs Sheppard's hospitality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
LARGE CLASS WIEL BE CON-
 EIRMED TO-DAY AT ST. ANDREWS

Among those to be presented to Bishop Mcdowell for confirmation to- day at St. Andrews Episcopal church are Misses Virginia Elizabeth Ford, Julia Reynolds Walpole, Virginia Amanda Moormon, Frances Edwards Matthews. Betty. Jane Van Cleavc, Marie Wardlaw Moormon, Mary Kirk sic Stoelker. Camille Hamilton, Pau line Frances Hamilton and Edna May Dean; Mesdames Carl Fischer, Arthur Joseph Greffenkamp, James Wall, J. D. Carlisle and l.. c. Mayo, and Messrs. Carl Frederick Fischer, Edward Troy Beatty, Boiling Reigns Powell, Thom- as Samuel Moormon, Jr., Arthur Jo- scph Greffenkamp. Benjamin James Dryer and Howard Stuart Leach.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
BANTER WEDDING IN
 ASHVIELE OF INTEREST HERE

An interesting wedding occurred recently in Ashville at the Methodist parsonage, when Miss Gertrude Bax- ter. sister of Carl Baxter, county superintendent of education. became the bride of Charles Wade of Mich igan, the ceremony being performed by Rev. w L. Morris, pastor of the Ashville Methodist church. The bride has attended the Ashville public schools and also taught in the public schools of the county. and has many friends in the county who wish her much hap piness. The groom is a prominent man of his state and holds a respon- sible position. After a wedding tour to Chattanooga and Cincinnati, De- troit and other points, they will reside in Michigan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
MISSES HAMRICk HONORS
 MISS SELLERS, HRIDE-ELECT

Misses Helen and Mildred Hamrick will entertain Monday afternoon with three tables of bridge. compliment ing Miss Edwina Sellers, June bride elect. Only close friends of the honoree will be included in the guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
MRS. GEORGE HARRIS
 COMPLIMENTS HOUSE CUE

Complimenting her house guest, Mrs. John J. Woodside, Jr., of At lanta, Mrs. George Harris will enter tain at her home on Argyle road with a tea Monday afternoon, June 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
MEMORY DEMONSTRATION FEATURE OF RECITAL

A memory demonstration will fea- ture the piano recital which will be given by the pupils of Miss Lotta A, Belden, Monday evening. June II, at S:15 o'clock at the Clark x Jones hall. The public is cordially invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
MRS. KEISER WILL HONOR MRS. BLISS OF ATLANTA

Mrs F. l.. Keiser will entertain on Tuesday, June 12. complimenting Mrs. A. R. Bliss. Jr.. of Atlanta, the house guest of Mrs. D. S. Moore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
MRS. SCHROEDER HOSTESS
 IN HONOR OF MRS. BLISS

Complimenting Mrs Bliss of Att ltanta, the house guest of Mrs. D. 8. Moore, Mrs. B. A. Schroeder will be hostess at bridge luncheon on Wednesday, June IS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
MRS. HOLLOWAY AND MRS. HOGAN
 JOINT HOSTESS FOR MRS. BLISS

Entertaining as joint hostesses, Mrs Mayo Holloway and Mrs. George A. Hogan will honor Mrs. Bliss of Atlanta on Friday, June 15. with bridge luncheon at the home of Mrs. Holloway.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
MISS THAMES HONOREE AT LINEN SHOWER

One of the prettiest pre-nuptial affairs planned in honor of Miss Inez Thames will be the linen shower. at which Mrs. Howard Foster and Mrs. Arthur Schneider will entertain on Wednesday, June 6, at Linger Longer lodge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
MRS. TUTT WILL HONOR
 N1DS nIUSS OE ATLANTA

Honoring Mrs. A. R. Bliss, Jr.. of Atlanta. Mrs. Carl Tut will entertain at a bridge luncheon on Saturday, June IS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03

Edward Montgomery, violin, accom- panied on the piano by Miss Mary Masons
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03

college University had it's continuation Thursday church. when Miss Vivian Bentley became the bride of Mr. R. Bentley business of this city, of the
  wedding Washington and York; she will be home in Lasher, N c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
MRS. HILLHOUSE
 E,NTERTAINS FOR VISITOR

Entertaining in honor of Mrs. A. R. Bliss, Jr., of Atlanta. Mrs. W. B. Hillhouse will give buffet supper at her home on Friday evening June 15.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-07-12

on the 9Th day of June, A. D. 1922, |
lie undersigned Sheriff OF Pierce
County, Wisconsin, will expose for
sale and sell at public auction, at the
Front Door of the City Hall in the
City of River Falls, Pierce County,
Wisconsin, on the 18th day of August,
A. D. 1923, at two o'clock in the
afternoon of said day, to the highest
bidder for cash, the premises des-
cribed in said judgment and therein
directed to be sold, situated in Pierce
County, Wisconsin, and described as
follows, to-wit: "The Northwest
Qrarter of the Southeast Quarter
and the Southeast Quarter of the
Northeast Quarter OF Section %,
Township q North, Range 10 Woss,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-07-12
CHAPTER XIII
A Rope Breaks.

A Rope Breaks.
The lantern, turned down, dimly IL
lumined the tent and revealed the fig
ures of three men seated about some
sort of rough table. The flap was
drawn and fastened. Occasionally
figure moved slightly. No passer-by
would have guessed that the three
partners were ensconced in the black
mouth of the tunnel, ramparted by the
dump heap. watching for develop
ments they were fairly sure would
start with darkness. Every little
while Sandy twitched line that was
attached to a clumsy but effective
rocker he had contrived beneath one
of the dummies they had built from
the stuff that Plimsoll had not re-
claimed.
"Don't want to work the blamed
thing too much" he said. might bust
1t. It's on'y the one figger but I'll be
derned If it don't look natcherul."
After which they all relapsed into
silence, restrained from smoking for
fear of telltale spark or casual fra
GRANGE carried by the wind. 1t was
dark night, the hillsides stood bury
against blue-black sky in which the
stars glittered like metal points but
failed to shed much light. Later, much
later, toward morning, moon would
rise.
They settled down to their watch
The Great Bear constellation dipped
down, scooping into the darkness be-
yond the opposing hill.
"Pritty close to midnight" said Sam
at last. "Wbat's the
Sandy's grip on his arm checked
him, all senses centering into listening.
The three stared blankly into the
night, while their hands sought gun
butts and loosened the weapons in
their holsters. Out of the blackness
came little foreign sounds that they
interpreted according to their powers.
The tiny clink of metal, the faint thud
Of horses hoofs, an exclamation that
had barely been above the speakers
breath floated up to them through the
stiffness. The glow Of the lantern
showed through the tent wall.
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