t
HORSES!
frost thegnrolaa
space swTosBdlng a smaB Tine eororod adobe boose set la ta* saldst of a
MOW-T BXPOSITZD I * THB
wide dooryard.
Jim Derrick made no reply, bat hto
big hand clinched menacingly.
They slipped from their horses and
tethered them within tbe shadow of
the chestnuts. Then in single nle'they
crept toward the little bouse where a
light gleamed from a curtained window.
Lanigan crept to tbe window sod
came back to Derrick.
Ctmr if lull at Sntl hri at, Him. 11.
"They're safe, the little senorita aad
By CLAHSSA MAOOE
the servant Shall we go in 7"
On OP sTafor* April IStfe, Will Draw
"I will go ahead; you stay close behind. If any of the greasers come up.
Bed Flapper came racing acroM the yon boys hold 'em out here nntil we
bonier to teU the news at Wet Creek can make a getaway, understand?"
"Snref* mme oat of tbe darttiw—
ranch. EOs hone was dripping from
"Now. Lanipan!"
tbe recent bath la tbe stress, sad
From April 1st.
Derrick reached the little Teranda
horse sod rider were breathless with
and
rapped softly at the closed door.
haste ami fatigue.
DEPOSITS AND SURPLUS. OVER S9.O0O.0O0
There
followed a silence, aad then V. B.—A good assortment constantly- on band.
-Well, Bed, what*s happenedr askOne D o l l a r W i l l S t a r t A s Account
light footsteps across the floor. A •otee
ed Jim Derrick sharply, s s ho helped breathed softly from beyond the door.
Dtpotiti from S5toS3,M0 .raw inUrast from the fstofetory
Bed from the Mddle sod called to
"Is it yon. father, dear?"
month. IntM-atiCempoaB««d S«mJ-anrjttaHj April and Oct I.
Chins, the Chinese cook, to bring s
Jim Derrick swallowed a lump In his
cop of hot coffee st once.
throat and spoke hoarsely. "Is this Sir.
« . II. S- SaPDIRS, Traasarar
"It's those greasers over In S t Wakeman's little girl the little senoS i n WHEELM, frwSJdent.
Tontaso. They're flooded the mine sad rltsr
killed Bob Wafcemsn, the manager.
"Yes—oh, what hi the matterr The
girl's voice shook with terror.
Ton know Wakesasn. eh, Jim?"
"There has been trouble at the mine.
Jim nodded grimly.
"And all the miners hare cut stick Tour father has been hart. I am Jim
and ran. Erery American to tbe outfit Derrick of the Wet Creek ranch, across
has been killed or disappeared, and the border, I have come to take you
Wafceman's little gal. the little senorl- to my place before the scoundrels get
ta, they call her. is there In his home here to pillage and born. It1Isn't safe
with her Mexican •errant, Ron. Any for yon to remain a moment! *
"And my fatherr she asked.
moment those scoundrels may think of
the boose, and"— Bed cooked over his
"I will send my men after him," he
coffee and cried like s baby.
said gently.
"You say there is danger, actual danJim Derrick swore under his breath.
132-44 SOUTH PEARL ST., COE. MADISON AVE., ALBANY "Why didn't yon save the chUd?" he ger. In my remaining here?"
"It means death," be Mid grimly.
asked sharply.
"Very well, Mr. Denies. And may I
"Good Lord, Jim. do yon suppose Fd
The real winter has just commenced, sad those who have be here now If I could bare been any bring Rosa, my maid?"
"Tea. Hare you a borso of sny
I was approaching the mine when
not fortified themselves wifli warm dothing will find the neces- use?
I got the news, and tbe greasers kind?"
sitie of 80 doing from now on. Call on us and let ui dress yon chased me at once. I was hard pat to "Not an animal Some one stole every one last night"
in a. Suit of Winter Style Clothes—Style infit,in color and init across tbe river. Look here!"
Jim Derric-lt beat closer and saw Jim went back to bis men and told
workmanship.
where a bullpf had torn a bole through them that the little senorita did not
know of her father's death, and be
the coat sleeve.
We are going to Clean-Up a lot of warm Stylish Overcoats, "Fjrgive nie. Red: I didn't know," told them of tbe promise be bad made
and if you need one this will be your opportunity—DON'T he said earnestly. Then, calling to one to have her father brought to the
DEALER IN
of his men who had some knowledge ranch.
MISS IT.
_ ALSO —
Four of the men volunteered to go
of surgery, be pot the wounded cowA LOT OF FUB COATS (Gallways and the like) for the boy in bis care and sent another to tbe and recover tbe body of tbe manager,
cut-door man, Sheep Lmed Coats, just the thing to work on the nearest town for a doctor. This ac- and in a few moments they rode silent(•orapHsh.tl, be ratted for bis big sorrel ly no-ay toward tbe mine*
ice with.
Undertaking: i n a l l i t s B r a n c h e s
horse. Satan, aad examined bis pistols
Presently the light disappeared from
ALL WOOL SWEATERS, different colors, BALMA carefully.
the window, tbe door opened and two
CAANS, MACKINAWS, RAINCOATS, etc., for the Men and "I'm coins across the border to St dark forms slipped out One of them,
Tomaso and get Bab Wakeman's tittle the taller. «-arried a large bundle,
Boys.
jrirL" said Jim quietly to his men which was strapped on the back of
"Tbe little senorita Is all alone then Smith's saddle. Lanigan then took tbe
Boys' two pant suits.
tail form of Rosa on tbe saddle before
him. vrhile Jitn Derrick lifted the small
form of the tittle senorita to his own
saddle.
Ittrblft and Granite Hesdstones m*dt to order st
80. PEARL ST., AT MADISON AVI. ALL STAMPS.
"Rather crowded, but it's better than
our
wofics st Gxiilderluid. Sitisfsctioii guaranteed.
walking.** said Jim grimly, ss they
Addren Htdley Reinhart, Gnilderland, or M. F. Helwent back through tbe chestnut grove.
The little senorita made no answer.
lenbcck, AtUmont.
It was evident that she was very
weary, for presently her head sank
back ontil it rested against Jim's
broad shoulder. The soft tendrils of
taer hair brusued his cheek, and her
very nearness thrilled him.
Coming out of the grove, they avoided the mine and went to the river by
PLOWS, Oiivsr, Syraeass aad Oa-ahrUge.
aaotber route. They were within a
BABBOWB, HcOonakk, Syraeass aad Wood Fnuaa.
mfie of the Bio Grande when there
WA2JTJJK} CULTnTAXOBS, MEcOenaiek aad Jeaa
came tbe beat of hoofs on the ground
sad toe sound of dlstsnt shouts.
"Greasersr mattered Lanigan over
L H.O.
his
shoulder, and they poshed the
DXSQHAXBOWS,
hones to renewed speed.
BIMH# COXtfPfAHtOEM,
X. XL O.
dairy fssd. which Is a patfsdtly aalaaeai rattoa for CM
Soon they were flying down tbe
rough road that ended In the bridge,
tas Saw of Bilk, also Scratch Food. Otra. Okackat
and behind them pounded the hoofs of
tad Oats.
Oara sad Oats
their pursuers.
Smith was riding on ahead with
l a tie PLOUB Uae we are IT—Aagslae fs dandy: try it; B. M. OH Beet|
Rosa's big bundle, and It was Lanigan.
D. B. m m i * son.
Jrbea; Lafayetts; e«d POIabary'a Bosk
riding close behind with the lean
ROBS, who discovered that the bundle
A fan Has of Babbers, F«Ks aad O-rsnaoea.. .A btg stack of CBOWH «-dj
was leaking white feathers, making a HStteat to chooae eraat Horse Blankets.
Xast BecsiTed Two Car Loads Bavga's AaJjaal Baas FeitBfasr aad Nitrats
clear trail for tbe bandits to follow.
of Soda. Got mw prices and exaafao -ay goods before yoa bay. There is ao
Lanigan shouted tbe news to bis
"I THOUGHT TOO WZBK A UTTUC OXKU*
companion, and, with an oath. Smith
better oa the -aarkst; also Vets SceUa Flatter.
Jast airiTsd—Ckwsr sad Tlaotay, 99M0 Parity Test. See the goods, then witb a Mexican nnrse. Her father tossed tbe bundle into the thicket, and
and all tbe other Americans at tbe Rosa screeched loudly and fought like
see if yea can beat them la grade or price.
PHONE
mine have been killed.' Any TOJUB- a cat now that her treachery had been
Baasmber, we have cTtrytktag fa the Feed Lias, for Horses, Cows, or Pool- teera to go witb me?"
discovered. Lanigan promptly dropped
9-P 14
try, and of the bast grades.
"Herer "AndbereP "Andherer A her into a thicket of ferns and rode
All Grades Protectioa Braad of Bootng; no better and*.
dozen hands went op, bat Jim Der-behind Derrick to cover bis retreat
Pittab-Bg Electric W«Id Fearing, froai so to SO inrtM-s Ugh; Barbed sad rick selected six of bis sturdiest men. with the little senorita.
When Smith also dropped bebind
and. having mounted them suitably,
Plaia Wire.
Iff tbs work that coonta. Cheap, Hat*
tbe seven disappeared Into tbe gather Derrick was riding ahead, witb the
Sartyiag Oattts; Axseaate of Load aad Liat; Bobble Salpkar.
little senorita close In his arms.
ing twilight of the Tesas plain.
only
work dons toy tnteo-a»«t*nt da»
JJpka Portlaad CoMsat; Plows; Fana Macklaery aad Lawa Hovers.
It was a good two hours* ride to tbe Thud. thud. thnd. they went on to
tiits
ts
daar at any prlco. A gnaxaatat
bank of the river, and If tbe bridge tbe rickety bridge, then out anon the
msfaleV Oeddeat, Soareair aad PHIabary's Plan.
tost
means
•«—»*fnf Wo do nothing1
freedom
of
the
Texas
plains,
Tbe
«owas still Intact toe river could he
A«to Oils, G U S K M aad aate mpfiim.
Borita was crying softly, and Derrick
bat First Class Work at a modsrat*
easily crossed.
At a iMrgala, MJ Surrey aad Light Doable TTinnos, an In good abase.
felt
that
ft
was
for
her
father.
cost
Establish** twaatr f w a c a m *
Tbe men of tbe Wet Creek ranch
rode in silence, thefr young leader and Scattering shots followed them
•ently
tocatad.
•cross the bridge, and there came the
employer forging on ahead, with bis shrill
cries of the Mexicans as at last
keea eyes piercing the darkness be- they gave
Bridge, Crowa, aad Plate Work,
up* the pursuit and went
yond.
trxctlmg, Gold sad SQver FHUnga,
back to their rendezvous.
'•SridgeT he called at tbe end of two It was after midnight when tbe
anlaatioa Free.
hours, and then they went cautiously, three
riders
reached
Wet
Creek
ranch
relieved to find tbe narrow, decayed and Jim Derrick gave the limp little
structure still spanning the silent bundle
m
into his mother's care. Then
9
rifer.
he and bis companions rode back to
Once on alien territory they pushed meet those who were bringing the S4 Horth Pearl Street
4S3 State Street
tbe horses to a gallop, and mite after body of Bob Wakeman. To their deOpen Sundays iO-1
mi!e was covered until tbe dark bulk light ft was found that tbe miner was
lPe\SHP W tHanP VlwJ ^M I H I M M
of the mountain where tbe St Tomaso only slightly Injured, and his arrival
mine was situated loomed to the right at tbe Wet Creek ranch was an occaof them.
sion for rejoicing.
tt was not necessary to caution the Jim Derrick did not see tbe little
riders to go slowly now. for they senorita until morning.
brought their horses to s walk and si- At the breakfast table be stopped In
lently approached tbe mine. Usually wonderment at the sight of a lovely
there were signs of life about tbe mlnr girl
infljjurewith masses of red
at this honr. tights here and there and goldpetite
hair
and deep vto'et eyes. She
the throbbing of machinery.
smiled shyly st Jim Derrick aad held
Now all was tdient as the grave be out her hand.
RATE JAY. tftlft
low. in which were the murdered bod
"I am very jrrateful to yon. Mr. Derles of Bob Wakeman and his men.
rick," sbe said earnestly. "My father
tfr>*ft State)St.,
"Where fat the house?" asked Jim has explained to me |nst what yon
Derrick of Lantgnn.
did."
"On the other side of that chestnut
Albany. V . T .
"Sly men and myself." corrected Jim
{Trove. Better ride earefnlly throngh "Bat—font
I thought you were a little
AT.TAMOirT.
that. boss. Theme greasers are keen on J-Mr be blurted
out
ambush, van know."
The little Renorfta 'aliened. **1 wan
Phon« 31.
But tbrfr tray through the groTe wan once upon a time, hut tbe name has
without Incident, and this was alarm- citingtome."
ine in the «isrht of Jim Derrick and
Lanignn. who conferred together In low "A beautiful name." said J»m softly.
Aad tiie eirl blushed warmly.
forte* as tbey rode side by side.
Jim Derrick's wife's name ts Linda.
IT PATS TO AOVBTISC—TKT TUB
"If nthey harm one hair of her pretty
hot
Be
always
calls
her
"little
senort
h«ad - choked Lanigan. a* tfc*y
j Little
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