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said softly. you can't drag the car
cass with your rope-the Killer would
trace II If you did and maybe spoil the
evening for Bruce"
Strong arms sawed at the bits, and
the horse quoted, trembling. For a
lit faces as they stared down at him.
"What about a gag?" one of the
men asked.
"No. Let him shout If he likes. There
is no one TO heal him here"
Then the tall men swung on their
horses and headed back across the
fields. Bruce watched them duly.
Their forms grew constantly more dim.
the sense of utter isolation increased.
Then he saw the file pause. and il
seemed TO him that words. too faint
for him to understand. reached him
across the moonlit spaces. Then one
of the party, turned or toward the
ridge.
thought the man was riding toward
Linda's home.
He watched until the shadows had
hidden them all. Then, straining up
ward. he tested his bonds. He tugged
with the full strength Of his arms. hut
there was not the play of an inch be-
tween his wrists. The Turner's had
done their work well. Moi the slight
est chance of escape lay In this quar-
ter.
He wrenched himself to one side,
then locked about him. The fields
stretched even and distant on one side.
hut he saw that the dark forest was
but fifty yards away on the other. He
listened: and the little night sounds
reached him clearly. They had been
sounds 70 rejolce in hefore-impulses
10 delightful fancies of a fawn steal.
ing through the thickets. or some Of
the Little People In their scurried.
.-trenulous business Of the night hours.
But lying helpless at the edge Of the
forest. they were nothing to rejoice
in now. He tried u shut his ears to
them.
He rolled again to his back and
iried TO find peace for his spirit in the
stars. There were millions of them.
They were larger and more brighf
than any time he had ever seen them,
They sIaod in their high places wholly
Indifferent and impressive 10 all the
strife and confusion of the world be-
low them: and Bruce wished that he
could partake Of their spirit enough SO
hat he could rise above tie fear and
bitterness that had begun 10 Cypress
him. But only the pines could talk to
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CHAPTER XXI

"If Simon Turner isn't n coward
Bruce said slowly rs the elan, 'he will
give me a chance to fight him now"
The room was wholly silent, and the
clan turned expectant eyes TO their
leader. Simon scowled. but he knew
he had TO make answer. His eyes
crept I'VE Bruce's powerful body.
There is no obligation on my part TO
answer any challenges by you" he
said. You are a prisoner. But If you
think you can sleep better i'm the pas
ture because of 1t. I'll let you have
your chance. Take off his ropes"
A knife slashed at his bonds. Simon
stood up. and Bruce sprnng from his
chair like a wildcat, aiming his hard
ened knockles straight for the leering
lips. He made The attack with aston
fishing swiftness and power, and his
Intention was To deliver at least one
terrific blow before Simon could get
his arms up Ia defend himself. He
had given the huge clan leader credit
for tremendous physical strength, but
he didn't think that he heavy body
could move with real agility. But the
great muscles seemed TO snap into
tension. the mead ducked to one side,
ard his own n.se ASts struck out.
If Cruces blow had gone straight
home where II had been aimed. Simon
would have had nothing more to say
for a few moments at least. The leap
had been powerful and swift yet who'll
ly Inaccurate. And the reason was
inst that his wrists and ankles had
been npmbed by the tight thongs by
which they had heen confined. Simon
met the leap with a short. powerful
blow into Bruce's face: and he reeled
backward. The arms Of The clansmen
alone kept him from falling.
The blow seemed Ia daZe Bruce /: and
al first his only realization was that
the room suddenly rams with harsh
and grating laughter. Then Simon's
verbs broke through H.. "Pnt hack
the thongs" he ordered. "and go get
your horses"
Bruce was dimlv aware Of the fall
ing Of n silence. and then the arms of
strong men half carrying him to the
tpor. But ne couldn't see plainiy al
first. He knew that THE. elan had
brought their horses aud were waiting
for Si1non's celnnnsnd. They loosenes
the ropes from ahanl his ankles. and
two Of the %clansnlen SWING him on ~
the back Of u horse. Then fhcv missed
a rope under the horses belly and tied
his ankles anew.
Simon gave a co'nniand. ard the
strange file started. The night air dis
oelled the mists In Bruce's brain, and
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full realization of all things came TO
him again.
One of the men-he recognized him
as Young BILLED the horse on which
he rode. Two OF the clansmen rode in
front, grim. silent, incredibly tall fig
ures In the moonlight. The remainder
rode immediately behind. Simon him.
self, bowed in his saddle. kept a little
TO one side. Their shadows were long
and ~grOtesque on the soft grass of the
meadows, and the only sound was the
soft football Of their mounts.
A full mile distant across the lush
fields the cavalcade halted about a
grotesque shadow in the grass. Bruce
didn't have Il look at il twice TO know
what II was: the half-devoured body
Killers prey the night before. From
thence on. their operations became as
~outlandish occurrences in a dream.
They seemed to know just what to do.
They took him from the saddle and
bound his feet again, then laid him In
the fragrant grass. They searched his
pockets, taking the forged note that
had led to his downfall. at me
a trip Simon commented. He saw
two of them lift the torn body of the
animal on to the back of one Of the
horses, and he watched DULY as the
horse plunged and wheeled under the
unfamiliar weight.
Simon spoke in the silence, but his
words seemed TO come from far away.
Quiet that horse or kill him." he
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desk. our of sight. Then she went to
the door.
Il want to come In, Linda" Simon
told her.
II told you long & you couldn't
come to this house." Linda answered
through the panels. II want you to 20
away"
Simon laughed softly. you'd bet.
ter let me In. I've brought word OF
the child you took to raise. You know
who ] mean"
Yes, Linda knew. do you mean
Bruce?' she asked. II let Dave In
tonight on the same preteXt. Don't
expect me to be caught twice by the
same lie"
Dave? Where Is Dave?" The fact
was that the whereabouts Of his broth
er had suddenly become considerable
of a mystery to Simon. He had
thought about him and Linda out In
the darkness together, and his heart
had seemed to smolder and burn with
jealousy In his breast. IL had been II
great relief to him to find her In
the house.
II wender-whrre lie Is by now"
Linda answered In n strange voice.
mo one in this world can answer that
question. Simon. Tell me What you
want
She opened the door. She couldn't
bear TO show fear of this man. And
she knew that an appearance of our
age. az least, was the wisest course.
mo matter about him now. ! want
TO talk to you on business. If | meant
rough measures, | wouldn't have come
alone"
NO" Linda scorned. "You would
have brought your whole numbering
band with you. The Turner's believe
in overwhelming numbers
The words stung him, but he smiled
grimly into her face.
I've come In peace. Linda" he said
gently. I've come TO give you a last
chance to make friends"
He walked past her into the room.
He Strengthened the chair that had
been upset, smiling strangely the
while, and sat down In II.
Then tell me what you have to tell
me-" she said. "I'm in n hurry to go
to bed-and this really isn't the hour
for calls"
He looked a long time into her face.
She found II hard to hold her own
gaze. Many things could be doubted
about this man. but his power and his
courage were not among them. The
smile died from his lips, the lines
deepened on his face. She realized as
never before the tempestuous passions
and u~nfathomable intensity Of his ma.
ture.
We've never been good friends,
Simon went on slowly.
"We never could be- the girl an
swered. We've stood for different
| things"
AT first. my efforts To make friends
were just-to win you over to N side,
II didn't wOrk-all II did was to waken
other desires In me-desires that per.
haps have come to near more than
the possession OF the lands. You know
what they are. You've always known
that any time you wished-you
could come and rule my house"
She nodded. She knew that she had
won. against her will. the strange
somber love Of this mighty man. She
had known IL for months.
"As my wife-don't make any mis-
take about that. Linda, I'm a stern
hard man. I've never known how &c
WOO. / don't know that | want t.
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strengthened. So still II stood, SO
seemingly IA natural shadow that some
~irreSularly shaped tree had cast, that
his eyes refused to recognize 1t. But
in an instant more he knew the truth.
The shadow was that of a great
beast that had stalked him clear To the
border of the moonlighe The Killer
had come for his dead.
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know how, the way II Is done 10y
weaker men. II has never been my
way to ask for what ] wanted. But
sometimes II seems to me that IL I'd
been a little more geniie-not so mas.
terful and so relentless--that I'd won
YOU long ago."
Linda looked up travely into his
face. mo, Simon. You could have
never-never won me! Oh. can't you
see-even in this awful place a woman
wants something more than just brute
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Linda goes to rescue Bruce
from the Killer.
cTo BE c%oNTINuEp.l

Motor Cop Uses Scooter
A traffic policeman in Newark. N. J..
rides about on a motor scooter" y
untangle congested trafic.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-05-25
MEMORIAL DAY WILL Be
OBSERVED IN MONTE VISTA

Monte Vista business houses will
close next Wednesday and Mem
orial Day will be observed with the
following program:
1880 p. m.-Parade, starting fron
Armory.
All Civil war veterans. Spaniah
war veterans, Legion men. the Leg
ion auxiliary, Women's Relist
Corps. girl scouts and boy scouts.
are requested to be present to take
part in this parade. Meet at the
Armory at l:l5.
2:l5-Public speaking at the
Armory.
All are cordially invited to b.
present.
3:30-Placing of markers ss
Monte Vista cemetery on graves OF
World war veterans.
Firing squad.
Taps.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-05-25
ROTARY CLUB MEETING

The regular meeting OF the Rotary
club held Monday evening inciudeA
reports OF the various standing CON-
mittecs and their outline OF work
for the ensuing year.
The particularly entertaining talk
OF the evening was u short business
talk" by J. y. Fuller. The speaker
described some OF the problems Of
the drug business and mentioned
some OF the humorous Incident.
thereto. In discussing IN. use Of
narcotics among the peoples OF dit
cfent nations. Mr.. Fuller stated that
u greater. per capita consumption OF
dope" is had In the United States
than In lndia-the first named coun.
try raising none OF the dop. -produc.
INK plants and the latter raising III.
largcs, amount OF the stuff OF any
country In the world.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-05-25
FORMER MONTE VISTA
DOCTOR DIES N CHICAGO

DR.. T. r. Bruce died May 18th
at St Augustanna hospital In Chi
cngo. Death was caused from u
blood eliot following n surgical op.
eration performed on May sth.
Or. Bruce engaged In the practice
OF his profession In Monte Vista a
number OF years. succeeding 'Dr.
Buchiol. He married Miss Audrey
Perkins. sister of }. X. Perkins. OF
this place. Dr. and Mrs. Bruce
have resided In Clinton. indian ma.
recently.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-05-25
Monte Vista Cavalry
Goes to Encanpment
Notes Of the TrOop)

Troop A Is making all the pre-
liminary arrangements for their an
nual encxmpment In June at Golden.
Orders have been received for en-
training the night OF June 9Th for
two weeks trip and members of
the troop are busy cleaning up
their equipment and getting their
rifles tuned up SO they can bring
home all the drill and mxrksman-
ship trophies. Captain Peters xays
all excuses from attending camp
must be submitted to him before
June lst- These are forwarded to
authorities in Denver for action a.
Captain Peters has no authority to
excuse anyone.
Major A. II. Mueller. U. S. A..
arrived Thursday to give final in
structions and assist in getting the
troop away In first class shape.
The troop Will practice at the
rifle range next Sunday morning at
$40.
The attendance during the month
of May has been very good. the
record showing nm average of about
20 men and 3 officers ~ each of
the four meetings.
Letters have been received from
the adJutxnt general OF the state
and from Major Mueller commend
ing the personnel OF the troop aud
expressing appreciation Of the fine
spirit Of cooperation manifested by
the community.
A number of new members have
been added to the troop during the
past few weeks and there Ia room
for NOR. young men. This IL par.
ticularly \ good time to Join as the
troop Is going to camp for real In.
struction and y dandy vacation.
Maintaining OF the troop Is pure.
ly up To this community. Mr.. Citizen
this Is your troop. Are you doing
your bit for your country. state and
community by boosting7 II you can.
not ~. your way clear TO come In
Yourself. take your responsibility
and MS. II by helping good ciean n
young men To Improve themselves
and do real service to your com
muniiy.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-05-25
Monte Vista Girls GLee Club
Places third in State Contest

Sixteen girls Of the high school
glee club and chaperons Mt last
Wednesday morning in cars Tor
Denver.
Arriving At Canon City WeAaes-
day afternoon. the girls gave Al
operetta "Windmills Of Holland" to
= large and apprecistive audience
that evening.
Thursday morning the crowd was
taken through the state penitentiary
and the chorus sang In the women's
ward.
Thursday evening the party ar
rived In Denver and attended the
Grand Opera "Ceisha" At the Audi
torium. which was thoroughly en-
joyed by all.
The contest was held Friday
afternoon and Monte Vista compet-
ed with seven 0tAps schools Of the
state having a. Darollment Of see
and less. ArvsAa was awarded
first place for TIE reason that their
work was put on vithsat accom-
psnist and showed superior finish.
Monte Vista and EaGiewood tied
for second place and Monte was
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placed third at the toss OF a coin to
decide the tie.
Friday evening all enjoyed the
Orpheum Theater.
Saturday about noon they left
Dsavsr. driving to Canon City for
the nisht and arriving home about
fosr O'Clock Sunday afternoon.
Mis- May. ansic supervisor was
greatly pleased With the girls as
she has worked hard trying to make
this . big and grand success.
Those that took the trip we're
Misses Mary Bursstt. Mary Worth,
Frances schall. Ruth vsnNostrand,
Thslma CorreIl. Rose Boutwell,.
velma and Audrey Asay. Helen
ryuef. Josephins Van Fleet, Lucille
Merchant. Mary Thorne. Rhea
Hart, Leona Chase. Ruth Sylvester,
Ruth Alice Nswcomb. Mary Brad.
ley ccompaniss.. Mrs. John Correil.
Mrs. Joha R1srtett. Mrs. George
Boutwell,. MsS2ss. Fox and daush.
ter. Mr.. and Mrs. C.. +. Hart. Mr..
and Mrs. G. S. Assay. Mr.. George
Ellis and Miss Hazel May.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-05-25
ORGANIZATIONS OF CITY
INVITED TO CHURCH At
ARMORY NEXT SUNDAY

The Ladies OF the G, A. r. have
extended an invitation to various
organizations of the city to attend
church at the Armory next Sunday
morning when special memorial
sermon Will be preached by Rev.
kephart. The organizations invited
are the Grand Army. womens Re-
lief Corps. Spanish War Veterans
and their auxiliary. American Leg
ion and auxiliary. National Guard,
Scouts and Camp Fire Girls. aad
these Will meet at Woodmen hall
Mt 1900 and proceed from thars
to the Armory In body.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-05-25
Former County Judge White
Found Guilty Of Embezzlement

The case Of People W.. Jas. w.
White was tried In district court
the fore part OF the week and the
jury returned = verdict Of guilty.
This case WAS the result Of In
dictment returned BY . Rio Grsnde
county grand jury. charging Form
er County Judge White with Gnu
besxiemsnt Of county money. The
Indictment covered four counts but
trial this week was had on one
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-05-25

count involving the alleged embcx-
element Of about $1,000 OF county
money by Judge White to his own
use.
Mr.. White WAS released under
bond pending perfection OF his Sp-
peal to higher court. We under
stand that Whites counsel relies
upon reversing the decision In this
ease through . long assignment OF
error attacking the validity of the
indictment.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-05-25
COMMERCIAL CLUB HOLDS
ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING

Colorado man and the newly ap-
painted senator. Alva Adams. Is .
friend OF the San Luis valley.
In accordance with the Views OF
Judss Wiley and Mr.. Corlett. II vas
decldsd to call . mass meeting Of
all people In the San Luis valley in
terested in protecting eur water
rights to be held In the Monte Vista
Armory next Friday. June lst.
Other Subjects Discussed
Fred Caldwell was given q limited
time for the discussion OF cooper
ative marketing" and he was fol-
lowed by DIR. w. N. Decker who
made an appeal for support Of the
community for Troop A and an In
creased membership.
Frank Goff spoke briefly on the
matter OF the Hooper oil we'll. urg-
ing financial assistance to complst~
the enterprise and he was followed
by Jack Calvert. the head driller.
who recited the progress Of the well
to date and the very promising out
look for striking oil. Mr.. Calvert
said the strata were narrowing and
that II might be reasonably expect
I'd Ia reach cap rock at any time. He
very logically pointed out that to
stop drilling now. when drilling con-
di,ions were no favorable. on account
Of 4 lack Of money would he un-
businessiike and deplorahle.
Musical selections during the fore
part OF the evening were furnished
by the Misses Assay and the band.
President Wilson Is to bs COM
mended for his initiative and de-
cisive manner In conducting the at
fairs Of the commercial club and
the community is assured that under
his direction everything will be done
that can be done for the upbuildinG
of the Monte Vista district.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-05-25
MONTE VISTA IN 1870

suggestion as to Monte vists's
future may be had by glimpse st
window display at the Monte Vista
Motor Car company this week. Sky
serapers and other biz fine buildings
are very much In evidence and surg
Ing In their shadows is mass OF
the omniprcs.nt flivvcr. The details
OF the display mr.. well carried out
even to miniature street lamps ac-
'ually lighted by electricity. asphalt
paving. etc. It IL well worth a
pause TO look at this window.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-05-25

AUOVt ono uVuoIeo ana tltly men,
bers Of the newly organized Moats
Visa commercial club were seated
At he banquet tables at 4 meeting
At he Arnory Tuesday night.
Rev. WIN. Kerry asked divine
bisssias upon the Assem- mblase and
the work TO b. undertaken. after
which the dinner course vas served
In admirable manner BY \ corps Of
young ladies'. the banquet being pre-
pared BY the ladies Of the Christian
church.
Upon pre-arranged signal the
band struck up . funeral march. q
Oasket containing all that remained
Of the spirit Of George u. Do-it'
was carried from the stage to the
froat cad of the hall. and then en-
sued an Impressive funeral ceremony
osficiated over by Rev" Walter
Wilson Js. Somehow the funeral
lacked ANY demonstration Of sorrow
exeeSt from Georges widow CDoc
EiofsonD and her" lamentations
were almost too raucous and violent
10 excite much sympathy. The as
ssmblaxe then Joined In singing \
requiem which conveyed the thought
that the people OF this community
have buried the much used plan OF
Letting CeorGe do Il" and are de-
iermined to do the things tina,
should be done Themselves.
Following the humorous interiude
President Wilson made presentation
of The new board Of directors and
In . well-worded speech declared
that the officers and directors Of
the eluk had not outlined = specific
program but would do everything
that ca b~ done for the upbuildinE
Of Monte Vista and this community" ="
A report Of the treasurer. John
Macarthur showed = nice cash hal
anee. Secretary Ellis stated that the
campaign for membership vas quite
sucosssfui and gave = hopeful view
Of accomplishment for the coming
year. George Payne. chairman OF
the membership committee. declared
that the goal Of 500 active members
was still the objective.
Ben Gibson gave = report Of the
raiiroad consolidation meeting re-
csatiy held In Denver and said he
believed we would In time get relief
In transportation.
WIN Ask KAasA t~ Ia Give
IailruaA fsrtiiiirs
A motion WAS made by l.. u. syi-
Sester that the secretary get up \
memorial" requesting the Santa
Fe 10 give US railroad facilities out
Of this valley. This motion Was
seconded and enthusiastically car.
Tied.
Water C0asnsiti~~ Active.
Judge Wiley was asked to give
= report on the water conservation
problem and he stated that u good
deal had bsen accomplished la that
work. A budget has been approved
BY the governor for engineering sur
vsy work ON the Rio Orand~ and n,cs
had becn appointed to take up the
details OF this work ~ once. A. .
reAuit Of the activity of the CON-
saittee. = huge government appro.
priatton for the reclamatioa servscs
was defeated By our Representatives
10 congress. This appropriation
would have worked 70 the detrimsnt
Of osa Luis valley intssests II favor
of New Mexico projects.
0sosse Corlstt stated that thu
psyeAelogscai time for farther astson
was now o. account Of ths fact that
ths sserssasy q ths Istssier y q
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-05-25
1923 MEMORIAL DAY-ns2s

Under the light ef q great new truth, America
u was born. Il was thought in govesnznsnt
20 and overwhelming that it thrilled
mems souls. For it they would face any fate.
Il the idea that all men are born free and
equal The most receptive brains Of that time
eouched II in q wonderful phrasing Of Dsclara-
don Of Independence. In that setting, we have
cherished il to the present day and will cherish il
for all time to come. Il has been the big theme
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-05-25
STOCK SHIPMENTS

II. Miistcin. 6 ears Of cattle To
Denver. Saturday. May -.
y. e. Graves. ! car Of hogs 10 Los
Angeles. Calf. Tuesday. May 3:.
W. =. chAfftn. 4 cars Of hogs Ia
Los Angeles. Calf. Tuesday. May
-.
H. J. sumweli. (? cars Of hogs 10
Cactus. Arisona. Tuesday. May -.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-05-25

about which have clustered big deeds and big ,enti
nsents for . century and more
Both for America and for the world, let US
keep firm the high resolve and meet the enemy of
cur flag. whether that enemy be here or overseas
Ohiy BY so doing can we hope to honor soldiers
ana sailors for their hish unselfsh and heroic serv.
sees-oniy by 90 doing can prevent those who
maae the supreme sacrifice Of Offering their live.
o. the altar Of liberty from having died in vain.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-05-25

Tho c. Il. Hart. Geo. Boutw,,,
and Rev. kcphart families drov. 10
Bout~"li'- cabin above wrisht'a
ranch. Thursday evening To ~
sh"r" for the opening Of the fish.
Ing s~I nm. We expect tho "hie
t'sh' stories they will tell upoN
their return won't sound we'll CON.
Ing fron . Methodist church buseA
With Methodist preacher sieas.