Jasper Weekly Courier, Volume 50, Number 24, Jasper, Dubois County, 28 February 1908 — Page 7

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Oi ßy RANIALL PARMSH it. ........ It It I ! Tjyvj&rr nor by a cm a lkc gtv. SYNOPSIS. 1 !! Inwnt of thn KlBlit-nth Infrum Kort liotliuna tntpd by i-is. in a narrow KorK. Among them wringer who Introduces hlmeolf by ..in of IIumiton. uIho tillllH tho u.i.jor, and IiIh daughter. CJtllls and . iirity of tho soldiers are killed dur- ( throe days' leRO. Hampton and etl only cm-ape from tho Irnllaim. fall exhausted on tho plains. A , iny of tho Sovcnth cavalry, Lieut. m command, find thom. llnmpton girl stop at the Miners' Home in . I. Mrs. Duffy, proprlutross. Huinpiu Hie future over with Mls Gll- ' Kid. Slio hIiowh him htr moth- ;. 'uro and tells him what she ran r purentaKO and life. They dcldo 1 .id live with Mr. Ilerndon. Nalda w 1 runs away from Mrs. Ilerndon's joins lluinpton. He lnducos hr to k. and to lmvo nothing more to do :m. llnmpton plays his last same i.n 11 nnnouncPH to Itcd Slavln lias nult. and then leaves GlenMIsb l'hoobe SiMncr arrives In . i Iii to teach Its first school. Miss r meets Xnlcla, It-v. Wynkoop. Sue hoards at Mrs Herndon's. . .ind Lieut. Hrant agnin meet with . knowltip who she is. Sho Informs r the coming Iiachetor club ball In r.f Miss Spencer. I.leut. Urant - Silent Murphy, Custer's scout. Ho trouble brewlra umoni; the Sioux. . difllcultles arlJi at the Uachelor - la!l amotitf the admirers of Miss i Lieut. Urant meets Miss Spent she Is not his at qualntanco of the fore. She tells him of Xalila. and . tentally meets her Renin as he is r;ng to the ballroom with a fan for -pemer Brant accompanies Nalda from the dance. On the way she ' him as to who she is. and that to meet Hampton, hrant and pi "it meet. Hampton Informs tho int that his attentions to Nalda wine, and proclaims an authority her that Justifies the statement. tlls Hampton of the presence of t Murphy, and of the fact that Red n receives government messages for Miss Spencer called on Bob HampTells him of a red-faced stranger j'uns htr for Naida Brant Inters Hed Slavin. Finds that ho Is an expt in tho Boventh cavalry. It was ms and Murphy's testimony that than ten years before had convicted it Nolan, then a captain in the Sev- . of the murder of MaJ. Brant. Sr. n.pt. in attempts to force a confession .- Slavln. Slavln insists It Is Murphy wants, and Murphy had left. In a .He Slavln is killed by n knife thrust. ri,pton surrenders to Buck Mason. . Mob attempts to capture him. -n and his prisoner escape to a hill 1 .!f. n.l themselves. Mob lights llro i n. them out. Brant tells Nalda that !.... s her She tells him there Is an a .tn."untal)le barrier between thetn. t!.at she does not fully understand - Br-mt and his troop rescues Hampton a J Mason from the Hres set by the m.i. Brant carrios the unconscious i- i'r through the linos of fire CHAPTER XXII. Continued. "I really would enjoy accommodating you, Colton," he said, coolly, feeli b much more at ease, "but I never t.ht personal battles with such fel- . a as you. And now, ?ou other i :i, it is about time you woke up to facts of this matter. A couple of t -nired of you chasing aftor two r n. one an officer of tho law doing sworn duty, and the other Innoof any crime. I should imagine : : would feel proud of your Job." innocent" Hell!" That is what I said. You fellows !..- trono off half-cocked a mob geni .v does. Both Miss Spencer and ". Wynkoop state positively that saw the real murderer of Red - i.:n. and it was not Bob Hampton." : !: men wens impressed by his evl- ' ' earnestness, his unquestioned ico. Several voices spoke almost ..' 'I1CP. N that right?" t h, say, I saw the fellow with his : u l an tho knife." Uter wo git tho chap, we'll give ' 1 in people a chance to tell what ' know." i ' .int's keenly attentlvo ears heard far-off chug of numerous horsos' t i rather think you will." ho said, f Hhdontly, his voice ringing out with ! : 'n authority. II stepped back, lifted a silver !-.-'!e to his Hps, and sounded ono ä'nr .. clear note. There was a growtl, under of hoofs, a quick, manly '."er. a crashing through tho undert'i i-h. and a squad of eager troopers, f lrossed but with faces glowing anticipation of trouble, came gal1; s up the slope, swinging out Into as they advanced, their carbines J I.; 1' ' 'ling In tho sunlight. It was ''ll. sharply performed, and their ' r s face brightened. Very nicoly done, Watson," ho 1 to the expectant sergeant. "Donur men to loft and right, and out thoso shootors.. Make a ' 1 Job of it, hut no firing unless '' have to." nf troopers went at It as If they d tho task, forcing their rostlvo a through tho thickets, and -'hly handling more than ono who ntured to question their authority. ' ' the work wna nvov In loss time I !l it takns in toll thn illcnnnifltOfl : -'ilators driven poll-moll down tho 1 ' and back Into the town, tho eager airy men halting only at the comnd of th bugle. Brant, confident r Ids first Korgoant in such omorgen- ' merely paused long enough to the men deploy, and then pressraight up tho hill, nlono and on That danger to tho bcslocd "t Imminent was vory evident, "lack spiral of smoke had hef'.t TliP an enveloping cloud, sproadlng r.. .i.iiv n both dlrcclions from Us ruuial BtnrtltlP.tinlnt tl j""lh whoro tho ground was charred k an covered with waod ashes. 'not under foot nud smoking, but

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ho pressed upward, r-heltt-nng his eyes with uplifted arm. and seeking pnssngo where tho scarcity of underbrush rendered the zone of lire less Impassable. Ho could see scarcely three yards in advance, but to tho rear tho narrow lane of retreat romalnod open. Standing there, as though in tho mouth of a furnace, tho red liames scorching his face. Brant hollowed his hands for a call. "Hampton!" The word rang out over tho Infornal crackling and roaring like tho note of a trumpet. "Ay! What Is it?" The returning volco was plainly not Hampton's yet It came from directly in front, and not far away. "Who are you? Is that you. Marshal ?" "Thefs tho ticket." answered tho voice, gruflly, "an' just as full o' fight os ever." Brant lifted his jacket to protect his face from the scorching heat. Thoro was certainly no time to logo in any exchange of compliments. "I'm Brant, lieutenant Seventh cavalry," ho cried, choking with tho thickening smoke. "My troop has scattered those fellows who were hunting you. I'll protect you and your prisoner, but you'll have to get out of there at onco. Can you locate me and make a dash for It? Wrap your coats around your hoods, and leavo your guns behind." An instant ho waited for tho answer, fairly writhing in tho intonse heat, then Mason shouted, "Hampton's been shot, and I'm wlngod a little; I can't carry him " Brant ripped off his jacket, wrapped it about his face, jammed a handkerchief into his mouth and with a prayei

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Then Together They Bore Him Slowly Down Below the First Ftre Line.

in his heart, leaped forward Into tho seemingly narrow fringe of fire In his front. Head down, ho ran blindly, stumbling forward as ho struck the ore-dump, and boating out with his hands the sparks that scorched his clothing. The smoke appeared to roll higher from tho ground hom. and the coughing soldier crept up bone.iih it, breathing the hot air. and feeling as though his entire body wero afire. Mason, his countenance black and unrecognizable, his shirt waked with blood, peered Into his face. "Hell, ain't it!" he sputtered, "but you'ro a dandy, all right." "Is Hampton dead?" "I reckon not. Got hit had. though." Brant cast ono glance into tho white, unconscious face of his rival, and noted with the promptness of military training. "Whip off your shirt, Mason, and tio it around your face," he commanded. "Lively now!" Ho hound his silk neckerchief across Hampton's mouth, and Ufte . I tho Hi'V form partially from the ground. "Help me to got him up. There, that will do. Now koep as close as you can so as to stondy him it I trip. Straight ahead run for It!" They sprang directly Into the lurid flames bending low, Brant s nanus ! i,o inert form bine across ! ?. . i'iw,. .tflatimi ctiimhiini? ! HIS BllOUIUUl. 1 -- through tho black, smouldering Inno boyond. Halfway down this, the ground vet hot beneath their feet, the vapo- stifling, but with, clearer

breaths of air blowlaj? in their fares.

Brant tripped and fell. Mason beat out the smouldering sparks la his clothing, and assisted bin to stagger to his feet once wore. Th-n together tin y r,or- him slow).. ' i-iow the first flr- line. CHAPTER XXIII. The Door Closes. To lly exhausted, the two men dropped their lieay burden on the artb Mason hwoiv ax the blood began dripping again from his wound, which had been torn afresh in his effoita to bear Hampton to safety. Just below them a mounted trooper caught sight of them and caim forward. He failed to recognize hi olllcer in the Vgrimed person before him. until called to attention by the voice of command. "Sims, if there is any water In your canteen, hand It over Good; here. Marshal, use this. Now. Sims, note what I say carefully, and don't waste a minute. Tell the ilrst sergeant to send a file of men up hero with some sort of a litter, on the run. Then you ride to the Ilerndon house the yellow house where lite roads fork, you remember and tell Miss Naida Gülls (don't forget tho name) that Mr. Hampton has been seriously wounded, nud we are taking him to the hotel. Can you remember that?" "Ves. sir." "Then off with you, and don't spare tho horse." He was gone Instantly, and Brant began bathing the pallid, upturned face. "You'd better lie down. Marshal." ho commanded. "You're pretty weak from loss of blood, and I can do all there Is to be done until those fellows get hero." In 15 minutes they appeared, and five minutes later they were tolling slowly down to the valley, Brant walking beside his still unconscious rival. Here and there down the street, but especially about the steps of the Occl(Vintal, wore gathered the discomfited vigilantes, busily discussing the affair, and cursing the watchful, silent guard. As these caught sight of the little party approaching there were shouts of derision. The sight and sound angered Brant. "Carry Hampton to his room and summon medical attendance at once." ho ordered. "I have a word to say to those fellows." Seoing Mr. Wynkoop on the hotel porch, Brant said to him: "Miss Sponcor informed me that you saw a man leap from the back window of the Occidental. Is that true" The missionary nodded. "Good, then come along with me. I intend breaking the back of this lynching business right here and now." Ho strode directly across the street to tho steps of the Occidental, his clothing scarcely more than smoldering rags. The crowd stared at him sullonly; thon suddenly a reaction came, and tho American spirit of fair play, the frontier appreciation of bulldog courage, burst forth Into a confused murmur, that became half a chor. Brant did not mince his words. "Now, look here, men! If you want any more trouble, we're here to accommodate you. Fighting is our trade, and we don't mind working at it. Hut 1 wish to tell yon right now. aud straight off tho handle, that you aro simply making a parcel of fools ol yourselves. Slavin has been killed, and nine out of ten among ou are secretly glad of it. He was a curse to this camp, but because some of his friends and croniesthugs, gamblers and dive keepers accuse Bob Hampton of having killed him. you start in blindly to lynch Hampton, never even waning to una oiu nt-un r .n.-m.-Is the truth or a He. Y-u .art like lioen. not American tiu'-n Now sheen, not American ti'iz- n: that we havo pounded a little sense into some of you. perhaps you'll listen to the facts, and if you must hang some one. put your rope on the right

man Bob Hampton did aot kill Red Slavin The fellow who did kill bha climbed out of lb bark wind ox at tta Occidental here. ad go away, while you were rhasiag the wrong num. Mr. Wnkonp aav. him. and so did your school teacher. Miss Spencer" Then Wyakoop stepped gamHy to the front. All that is tru ma. I hae ln trying -vr since to tell you. but no on- would listen. Miss Spenrer and I both saw the aaaa jaaip from the window: there was blood oa bis right arm and hand He was a ailsabapen cxeature whom neither of as ever saw before. Bd he disappeared on a run up that ravine I bare no doubt h was Slavin' t murderer." "Now. you fellows, think that over." said H-ant "I Intend to pmt a guard until I find out whether you are sofas to prow yoursHes fools or men. bat if we sail ia acaln those of you who start the trouble can expect to get hurt, and pay for the piper. That's front of the hotel porch be met his first sergeant coming one "What does the doctor say about Hampton?" "A very bad wound, sir; bat not necessarily fatal; be has regained consciousness " "Has Mi Gillie arrived" "1 don't know, sir; there's a you as woman cry! a' la lit a parlor" The lieutenant leaped up the steps and entered the boose. But it was Miss Spencer, not Naida. who sprang to her feet, "Oh. Lieut. Brant: can k be truly yon! How perfectly awful yon look! Do you know if Mr. Hampton Is really going to die? I came here just to find out about him. sad tell Naida. She is almost frantic poor thing." Though Brant doubted Miss Spencer's honesty of statement, bis reply was direct and unhesitating. "I am Informed that he has a good chance to live, and I have already dispatched word to Miss Gülls regarding his condition. I expect her at any moment " "How very nice It was of you! Oh. I trembled so when you first went to

face those angry men! I don't s-ee how you ever dared do iL I did wish that either Mr. Moffat or Mr. McNeil could have been here to go with you. Before Brant could reply his attentive ear caught the sound of a light footstep in the ballway. He met Naida just without, pale and tearless. Both her bands wero extended to him unreservedly. "Tell roe. will he liver "The doctor thinks yes." Thank God! Oh. thaak God!" She pressed one hand asainst her heart to control Its throbbing. "You cannot know what this means to me" Her eyes seemed now for the first time to mark his own deplorable condition. "And you? Yon Have not been hurt. Lieut. Brant 7" He smiled back Into her anxious eyes. "Nothing that soap and water and a few days' retirenteat win not wholly remedy. My wounds are entirely upon the surface. Sball I conduct you to him?'' She bowed, apparently forgetful that one of her hands yet remained imprisoned In his grasp. "If I may go. yes. I told Mrs. Herndon I should remain here if I could be of the slightest assistance." They passed up the staircase side by side, txchanslng no further speech. Once she glanced furtively at his face, but its very calmness kept the words upon her lips nnttttered. At the door they encountered Mrs. GuSfy, her honest ees red from weeping. "This is Miss Gülls, Mrs. GoffT. explained Brant. "She wishes to see Mr. Hampton if it is possible." "Sure an' she can thee He's been askin' after her. an' thet pretty face would kape any maa In sod spirits, I'm thiakin. Step rois&t la. miss." She held the door ajar, but Naida paused, glancing back at her motionless companion, a glint of unshed tears showing for the first time in her eyes. "Are you not coming also?" "No, Miss Naida. It Is best for me to remain without, but my heart goes with you." Then the door closed between them. CHAPTER XXIV. The Rescue of Miss Spencer. While Hampton lingered between life and death, assiduously waited upon by both Naida and Mrs. Guffy. Brant nursed his burns, far more serious than he bad at first supposed, within the sanctity of his tent. Glenraid meanwhile recovered from its mania of lynch law. and even began exhibiting some faint evidences of shame over what was so plainly a mistake. And tho popMlace were also beginning to exhibit no small degree of interest in the weighty matters which concerned the fast-culminating love affairs of Miss Spencer. Almost from her earliest arrival the extensive cattle and mining interests of the neighborhood became aggresslve.arrayed against each other; and now. as the fierce personal rivalry between Messrs. Moffat and McNeil grew more intense, the breach perceptibly widened. While the Infatuation of Rev. Mr. Wynkoop for this same fascinating young lady wa3 plainly to be seen, his chaaces ia the race wore not seriously regarded by the more active partisans upon elthor jdde. The regular patrns tf the Miners' Retreat were laoking Mr. Moffat to a man. while th"- claiming beadquaxten at the Occidental were equally ardent la their support of the proalTts of Mr. McNeil. It ntttlt be con fe.s-ieii that Miss Spencer flirted outracetulv and enjojed life as she ne- r had d"ne ia the ofM east. TU UK CONTI XUKD.) Many a man thinks he is consclen rious. when ke is only self-conscious.

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i FOR A YOUNG GIRL PRETTY FROCK MADE UP IN PALE BLUE VOILE. Good Thing to Bear In Mind When Replenishing Daughter's Wardrobe Hints on Proper Outfit for Student Day?. At this season of the year it is ! often necessary to replenish the fchool tori's wardrobe. The frocks pro- i tided in the autumn, if not worn out. ' are. in any event, showing the effects of constant ua?e. and, indeed, with the constant hard wear to which a Fcbooigirl's clothes are subjected it is remarkable and often quite dis HOME-MADE DRESSING TABLE. EffectlvDrapery to Cover Up Simple Contrivance. To demonstrate the beauty of drapery was a clever little dressing 'able simply made and something vhlrh could easily be made at home. T!e table or leaf portion was a board 8t-ed closelj to the wall with brackets at each end. It was rounded In front. Riving the halt oral appearance. This (op was padded slightly and covered vrith a soft white denim. Back of it the wall was covered with pale-green sllkateea on which rested a long, nornow mirror, the frame made white with white varnish paint. Over this was neatly draped a canopy of moderately dark-green silkateen. showing s trail rosebuds. The cover was draped at tbe top and slds Around the stand portion was a pretty flounce or deep ruffle of the same flowered material, wbicb was hung on pink crocheted rlncs It was divided In the center front and a fw waists could be bans on the screw eyes fastened beneath the shelf pottion. The only dlfBcnlty one would meet in making this bit of ornamental furniture would bis In securely fastening the shelf to tbe wall. The man of tbe house or a carpenter could soon do the work. The Fashionable Color. Violet. Fans doute. is certainly tbe most fashionable color of the day. The rage for this tint, which, strangely enough, doer, not emulate the modsty of ;he fragrant flower from which it derives Its name, seems to increase rather than wane as the season advaace& Fur Trimmings. Fur as a trimming on dressy wraps of cloth, silk or satin or lace Is beautiful. For this use the darker sables and seals are chosen, these contrasting artistically with the faint pinks, delicate blues and soft, creamy whites of the evening wraps and gowns. The delicate toning of the material brings out all the richness of the fur. while the fur enriches the material immeasurably. No great amount, however. Is employed for tbe reason that all tendency to weight is obviated as much as possible. In order to protect the perishable laces, chiffons and spangled nets of tbe gowns over which the elaborate evening coat Is worn. When the fur and fui-Hned ooat Is a part of the evening toilette a soft gauzy scarf w swathed around the shoulders before tbe coat Is slipped oa. This keeps the weight of tbe outer garment off the shoulders and prevents the possibility of mussing Huffy frills and Jabots of laces, chiffon and still more diaphanous mallnette which so efiectlvuly trim evening jtowns this winter. For the Hostess. It la in sea 11 details thai a hostess ! makes her iterk and It is hardly possible to ore -.o the provision of oxtra comforts. When the guest Is an elderly person or somewhat of an invalid a spirit h-?r. and small saucepan will probably .ov- ii,.cJ)ibk during the night. A tin of biscuits represents also kindly oreiho'ight. while the housemaid

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tressing what ravages are tna1 In tho wardrobo in the coursp of a fw months. The schoolgirl dos not wish to be burdonod with a great number nf frocks. To keep them in order I a great nuisance unless she has a personal maid. Besides this, for a girl away at school a large wardrobe is n t convenient. Her clothes space is a;it to be limited. There are very ftv schools where an unlimited anioua' f closet room is assigned to each girl. Consequently, the schoolgirl's wa-d-robe Is a3 condensed as Is compatible with the proper provision of cloth-i for all occasions. Each article In h -r outfit should be in perfect ordr and in full working condition. Sh has no room for garments which are rendered temporarily useless either because they are sllshtly out of repa r or because they are unseasonabi AH these things must be weeded ont of her wardrobe at regular Interval and their place supplied by read;. t. wear garments of everyday usefulness. While the schoolgirl should not a a violent interest in clothes, it is Impossible and Indeed unwise to st- k make her utterly indifferent to ".ir vpearance. Even during school hou- s she should have a proper pride ;.i looking well. Otherwise she may f.i'.I into careless habits, which will t even more distressing and more Jit -cult to correct In her after life f: i a disproportionate sense of th. i: portaace of clothes. On the :h hand, with certain kinds of nat:-.i the consciousness of not being well becomingly dressod creates a painf-.i feeling of distrust which renders tl. i

girl most unhappy and destims a' J her pleasure in her association w:m her young friends. A very attractive costume iilura' 1 is of pale blue voile. The skirt 3 finished with two rows of three tucks each around the bottom and tw-i rows of filet net insertion embroldTM ia bine to match the material f tho frock. The waist Is on the bebe mod"!, with a full tucked guimpe of blue liberty satin. This is finished with a round neck bordered simply with tlio embroidered net. SMART GARMENT FOR CHILD. Pelisse In Wedgwood Velveteen, Lined with White Silk. This Is a smart little pelisse foral" tle girl Just beginning to toddle It i In Wedgwood blue velveteen. hV-d w!a white silk. Tho pelisse Itsoll u cut all in one like a sacque coat, and fastens invisibly up tho front. The , e capos are oach lined with s;!k aid edged with a border of nilnoi-r The muff Is also of minever. Velvet bonnot, trimmed with wh:to ribbon rosettes and strings. Materials required: 4. yards velveteen. 5 yards silk and fur bordering. should always be instructed to inquire of each guost if any other small matters are required, a hot-water bottle at night and oxtra blankets making all the difference. A card giving the name of the postal deliveries and departures should always be placed in a photograph frame on the writing tnhle. or hung on a prominent spot on the wall, the tlme3 of meals being Itkewise Included. A. railroad time table should also be in evidence. Dummy Wooden Gloves. One of tho most useful tollot assets of the toilet table Is that of a pa:r of dummy wooden hands. After washing castor gloves It will be found that they keep their shape excellently, while at the same time they w:i be prevented from shrinking If thev aro slipped over the wooden shapn and dried in this way. A night oi tho glove tree Is as good for kki or suedo gloves as 1 a corresponding tin: on boot trees for leather footgear, says Woman's Life. Machine Pincushion. Mako a crescent pincushion from, two pieces of silk or woolen material, stitched together oa tho concavo side and partly on the other, then stuffed with hair. wool, or lino sawdust. After closing, briarstltch over tho seams and suspend from the arm of the sewlas machine by little ribbons attached to the points of the crescent