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14 —_—eoee-:l er ee ee Se Oe eee eee eee eee eee Se Fe Arnold hastened to enlighten the “‘ cits” re- garding. his experience since being torn so un- ceremoniously from their midst; after which he edified bis listeners with a brief story of Cool Carl’s treachery toward the Rays. The Dandy Sport shrewdly relied upon his lately-achieved popularity to turn the tide of public sentiment against the gambler king; nor was the result different from what he antici- pated. Among the better portion of Canyon City’s inhabitants, hardly a inan was there who did not hate and fear the arrogant ‘‘ boss” of the camp; and now they hailed with joy an oppor- tunity to crush the gambler, with such an able man as the Dandy Sport to lead them. Without further delay, the party started on the return t> Canyon City, Little did Cool Carl, at that moment secure within his gilded den, dream of the threatening | storm-cloud hovering over his head, so soon to burst and send him to destruction! The gambler King of Canyon City was taking his ease in hisown private room, at the rear of the Miners’ Home. There was a self-satisfied expression on the tiger’s face, as, tipped care- lessly back in a chair, he puffed leisurely at a fragrant cigar. **Cool Carl, yow’reatrump! Of all the great ames of a lifetime, this one takes the cake oth for unparalleled audacity and unqualified success. Reginald, poor fool, swallowed the bait without the slightest suspicion; and now the game is entirely in my hands. Let me seo! t will first hasten to unite myself to the lovely Rachel, after which her worthy uncle will find lard work to leave Canyon City alive. With him out of the way, of course his niece will come into possession of his big fortune: and then who will have a better right to enjoy it than I her worthy husband?” Laughing exultantly at the pleasing prospect Cool Carl rose, threw aside his weed, and sauntered out into the bar-room. It was early morning, and the Miners’ Home was deserted. The only occupant was the bar- tender, who leaned languidly against the bar, and looked in vain for a customer. ‘*Give me an eye-opener, Jerry,” commanded Cool Carl. ‘ And tell me, What means this un- wonted quiet? ed,” ** Tt’s all on account of ther base-ball sharp— him as how they calls Wizard Arm,” glibly ex- plained the bartender, as he hastened to mix his employer's favorite drink. ‘* You see, the dude cum up missin’ during the celebration, last night, an’ durn me if ev’ry galoot in town hasn’t turned out to look for him,” “I hope they never find him!” declared the * King-Pin,’ viciously. ‘‘ Something tells me that infernal young ball-sharp will yet cause me trouble, Fool that I was to intercede in his be- half, when the crowd threatened to lynch him. Hark! what’s that?” From without suddenly came a tumultuous uproar—the sound of tramping feet and excited voices. ‘The cits hev returned,” announced Jerry, ‘an’ from the noise they make, I should judge they hev found the Dandy Sport. They are comin’ this way, too—it'll make bizness good!” With an impatient gesture, Cool Carl raised the glass to his lips, but before he could drink, the door flew suddenly open, and an excited mob poured into the saloon. A savage scowl and imprecation escaped the boss of the camp, while the glass dropped from bis nerveless hand, for among the party he re- cognized Reginald and Rachel Ray, whom he had supposed were at that moment close prison- ers in the underground chamber! Beside them stood Arnold, smiling serenely. ‘*Good-morning, Cool Carl!” saluted the Dandy Sport; ‘‘ glad to find you at home, for we have important business with you.” Fairly petrified with amazement, the gambler king stood for an instant like an image of stone. He needed no second glance to convince him of the truth; the presence of the Rays was suffi- cient to tell him that the game was up. With a snarl like that of a wounded tiger Cool Carl sprung forward, Like lightning he whipped a revolver from his belt, and fired at Reginald Ray. he whole camp seems desert- So sudden was the movement, its fatal results | could not be avoided. The New Yorker Stag- gered back, then fell lifeless to the floor. Like a madman Cool Carl leaped into the crowd, firing .recklessly right and left. So im- petuous was his assault, that the crowd actually wavered, but Wizard Arm was equal to the occasion, Se aie Dandy Sport. ae Bending forward, he dealt the infuriated rambler a terrible blow upon the temple. Cool ‘arl staggered, and before he could recover, the crowd pounced upon him and bore him to the floor. Meanwhile, willing hands lifted the form of Reginal Ray, but it was too late. Cool Car'’s bullet sped swift and true, and the soul of the New Yorker had fled to the one who gav> it. It was an excited mob that swarmed through the streets of Canyon City that sunny morning. Popular sentiment was against the gambler king, and there could be but one result. With- in an hour, all that remained of Cool Carl dangled from the nearest tree! A few days later, the outward-bound stage- coach carried three passengers from Canyon City. The first was Rachel Ray, niece of the unfor- tunate merchant, whose remains were left to decay upon the very scene of his former trans- gressions The young lady, half-crazed with grief and excitement, was thankful to leave the place so associated with miserable memories and sorrows, The second passenger was Algernon Arnold, whose presence had caused such a sensation in the wild mining-camp. The young man’s appe- tite for adventure was completely surfeited, anu he longed to return to a civilized clime. He found it a very convenient, as well as pleasant duty, to act as escort to the fair Eastern girl. The third of the trio was no other than Tommy the Kid, Tae brave mountain boy had become greatly attached to the Dandy, and gladly accepted the latter’s invitation to accom- pany him to his far-off home. As he left no one in particular to mourn bis loss, the iad found no difficulty in tearing himself away from the scene of his rough and tumble life. Canyon City was loth to part with her guests, and the citizens turned out, en masse, to give them a hearty send-off. Arrived safely at their Eastern home, Arnold did not allow his interest in Rachel Ray to flag; and now there is an excellent prospect of a wec- ding in the near future, in which these young people will be the parties most particularly con- cerned. Tommy the Kid is rapidly growing used to the ways of the crowded busy East, and bids fair to become not so much ‘'an ornament to society ” as a very useful and successful man of business, Canyon City at once resumed its accustomed routine. Like many other played-out mining- camps, it has relapsed into a state of ** innocuous desuetude.” But the old-timers still love to con- gregate at the Miners’ Home, and tell the won- derful stories of the youn who won from them the sobriquet of Wizard Arm, the Dandy 41 GoLp Dan. By Albert W. Aiken,............. 1 42 THe CALIFORNIA DeTEecTIVE. A. W. Aiken, ... 45 DaxorTa DAN. By Ol] Coomes ‘ eae SN 44 OLtp Dan RACKBACK. By Ol) Coomes.. & JACK RABBIT. 45 O_p BuLu’s EYE. By Jos. K. Badger, Jr.. .., 46 Bowre-KnirE Ben. By Ol] Coomes We tes 47 Paciric PevE. By Jos E. Badger, Jr.... .. 48 IpAno Tom. By Ol) Coomes. 49 lun Woutr Demon. By Albert W. Aiken. By Jos. E, Badger, Jr F 51 Rep Ros, THE Boy ioAbD-AGgEntT. Oll Coomes.. 62 DEATH TRAILER. By Wm. 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