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‘Are there fish in that lake L‘see gleaming through the bush?’ ' ’Plenty of them. Well, fed too', ha, ha.” There was something in the tone of the man’s voice that made Poo- land’s blood run cold. , ‘Oh yes; you will get reconciled to ui"‘\'vays of living sooner than you imagine; and by the time that your wound is healed you will be longing for exercise. But we will give you plenty of it.’ ‘In'what manner, may I :zsk‘?’ ‘Now how innocent you even”: Mr. Duellist. Why, have I not told you? Have you not heard what the occupa- tion is of the Gang of 'Mai‘kham Swamp? Well, you will assist us in keeping up the reputation. of the place. But you will not at first get work which only trained hands can do. I shall be considerate (-‘iaough dense forest which hold the dread- ' ‘I was lis’neen. Heard your words in] Secrets he is about to learn. to the capteen,’ The Lifter said to Now Read On lour hero, in a smooth, even whisper. ‘Yes; I was looking at that flam- ‘It is supriseen he didn’t stab you.’ ing maple. ‘ Nancy was engaged making for ‘We are not so God-forsaken here {herself a wincy gown; the hag was as You Might imagine. young man- [sewing buttons upon a pair of breech- A‘capital fishihg stream runs through es belonging to one of the highway- the swamp.’ O ' men, and Silent Poll was kneading ‘Are there fish in that lake L‘see/ dough. > gleammg through the bush ?’ ‘ , ‘I do not regard it as surprising,’ infamy?’ ‘ ‘Precisely.’ ‘Then hear my answer one for all. Death‘shall be mine before dishonor. Rather than assist you in carrying out the least of your evil deeds I will give myself up to justice.’ The rob- ber’s face grew dark as a thunder- farm. The officers of the law have bloodhounds on Roland’s trail. He meets Astor's father but sm- cessfully disguises himself and passâ€" es on to-be met by the captain of the men who have passession of Mark- l.um Swamp. He has no choice but t' lie led to the hear: of the swamp where he learns a numhe: of horrible and sickening truths. Behind a huge rock he finds the gang assembled. One, a hideous 'looking rufl’ian, Joe Murfrey'; another villianous looking person, with greenish skin and flax- en hair, Jud Sykes, plays the part of a minister; the last of the male members of the gang being known 98, The Lifter. Two ladies, one very young and at one time beautiful, Nancy, and Silent Poll who seems quite content with her lot, look after the domestic needs. Supper is pre- pared during which the ruli’ian Joe begins to harbor a hatred for Roland on account of the attention Nancy gives him. Later on Roland discov- ers that they are surrounded by a dense forest which hold the dread- ful secrets he is about to learn. Now Read On ‘Yes; I was looking at that flam- ing maple. ‘We are not so God-forsaken here the offices 1 shall reserve for you is to assist me in bringing her hither. I may be able to use you as a decoy; for your face curse it, seems to find more favor with the women thah Rolland now thirms that his cap- tune'ds a surety but the element; seem to be {n his favor, with ‘Lhe darkness of thp night and the chang- ing of the wind he feels’mbre at ease. Finally_he comes upon ,the, road and mouthing a horse which one of hi: pursfiers has left tit-d on the side of the road he hurriedly- sped auay. The following story is founded on fact and as the author aptly said “everyone in this part of the country who is not deaf has heard of the gang at Markham Swamp." a continued story in The Liberal. SYNOI’SiS The story opens about forty years ago in a small village near the town of Little York Mr Roland Gray is fleeihg for his life as the psult of having shot Mix/Ham in a duel which arises from hard feelings and insolâ€" en‘qe‘caused by the affection each has fora b’eautiful young lady, called As- tor,;.who lives _with'her father on a The story was first published in 1886. It will run as cloud, and a devilish light flashed in his eye. For a moment his hand resâ€" ted upon the haft of his knife; but only for a moment ‘We shall see,’ he replied. ‘I have bent more stubborn wills than yours. You will have some time to make choice of my two alternatives. This only have I now to say: If you [have an" hnna nf' hpino‘ ahln tn ps- I take a fancy sometimes for carryâ€" ing folks away to our‘eurious quart- ers: some of whom it suits n.y hum-l or to retain for a time, others of whom I allow to sink into the myst- erious hollow swamp. We have not carried away 'a pretty lass for many months now; and it is quite desolate here sometimes when one has not handsome female eyes to look into his and give him cheer. mine not to require you to go abroai the sun is up; but you Will hand at night when no moon ,i seen; and when the storm kindl to conceal susyicious noises. L ‘ again'young‘ man, if it must min, I will .iced'you to aid in Sometimes I shall require yo‘u crack a skull, if easier methods in the progecution of our cnterpr ing' houses TheRobbers of Markham Swamp y to our‘curiOus qua whom it suits my in] ‘or a time, others to sink into the my swamp. We have 1 'a pretty lass for ma and it is quite desol: l’gmg' you 52335 Mr. I net told you? hat the o'ccupa‘ of 'Max‘lcham will assist us in )11 ~ of the at first got hands can 'ate ofiough noi ve nag JW and be so elps SSS 1H l The robber chief next appeared, and him our hero could never have id- entified. Under his wide-brimmed lhat tufts of curly chestnut \hair were visible; and his jaws and chin had a huge heard to match in color. . ‘Cattle dealer,’ whispered The Lift}- er. The robber’s clothing were such as to harmonize with a man who bou- ght ahd sold horses, bullocks and ,flocks of sheep In his hand he car- :ried a heavy knotted stick. ‘We shall see,’ he replied. ‘I have bent more stubborn wills than yours. You will have some time to make choice of my two alternatives. This only have I now to say: If you have any hope of being able to es- cape hen‘ce and get into sheltering territory put it from you. While you stay in this wood watch will always be upon you. Should you manage to escape those who guard you berm I myself shall lead the minions of the law upon your track. Now get these words down into your craven heart.’ ‘I perceive, miscreant.’ Roland re- tortod, his eye flashing, ‘that you un- derstand my code of honor, and take advantage of it. You are aware that falsehood and insolcnce from such lips as yours conVey no insult. But despite your stature, your hungry knife, and your three villian associat es, here, even in this den I would not hesitate to inflict chastisement if I could but do it upon the grounds of honor. Nowlruflian, you know :my will. But defend myself save from the arm of lawful authority, I always will.’ And he faced the robber, who, probably for the first‘time in his evil life quailed. Turning upon his heel the chief strode away. ‘You hive my word,’ is all he said. Roland then perceived that the cap- tain in a stern voice gave certain commands when he joined the group. Murfrey, with a dogged countenance, descended the pit; the zespectable Mr Sykes followed him; and a little 'later Ithe giantgfigu're of the chief hims'elf disappeared into the hole. cloud, and a devilish light flashed in his eye. For a moment his hand res- ted upon the haft of his knife; but only for a moment. ‘I do not regard it as surprising,’ our hero replied. ‘If you‘will just remain standeen where you are and keep your eyes open you will see.’ Presently our hero saw a strange head arise from the cavern; and then the entire figure appeared. The dis- guise was most complete, and the robber, whichever One he was held a buck-saw in his hand. ‘ 7 ‘Ofl’ buckeen,’ whispered The. Lifter. Therfellow wore\a very ragged coat, and corresponding breeches; ‘but our hero could not remember having seen him before. He stod close to the mouth of the pit looking first at Nan- r cy and then upon Roland. The jeaâ€" i lous glare settled the point in Our hero’s mind. The disguised rufl'ian was Murfrey. The next moment out popped a sleek, respectable looking personage carrying a Bible under "\liis arm, arld a walking stick in his hand. He was dresed like a dissenting cler- gyman, wearing at his throat"'the White bow that characterizes the Wesâ€" leyan preacher. ‘ ' / ‘Thc fear of God is the beginning of all righteousness. Tread ye in Hisl ways my children,’ he said, raisingl ~his hand above the group. And then pronouncing a benediction, the mis-l crgant departed. ; dWe return at moonrise,’ hd said to the old woman as he turned atvay. ‘Good luck, good luck to ee,” quav- ered the crone. ‘A pocket~full 0’ 57211- low shiners for yourself, nie fine dear.’ And she waved her withered arm af- ter the robber many times. Seventy- tWo years I’ve lived in this bush, girl‘ an’ woman, anl“he’s the finest one that ever came into it; barrin my other son the Slugger that the p’lice bagged when he was drunk. But not apeaéh would he, even when they put the rope around his neck. He’s the sort of a man for you to pattern by my young one,’ the old woman said, turning to Roland and addressing him for the first time; ‘Why, old dame, ought I be anxious to have myself hanged in the end, as I understand this Slugger was?’ ‘My but that’s strange,’ quoth the Lifter ' ‘Bah! you haven’t courage enough ‘Hush! I would advi§e you not to provoke herr too far. If you knew what her career of crime has been you would shudder to bring her ill~will upon you. I am afraid you luive brought a‘ great danger upon your head.’ Om‘ hero and Nancy emerged from the wood and there lay spread before them a lake of shining water, 'though dark as soot. Its area was 'probably about twenty acres; and al- though its depth seemed to be great, a black stump rose here and there. 'from the surface. The two had not ‘walked far when the shrill voice of the old woman was heard calling. ‘Nancy, Nancy!’ ‘1 must leave you: but I will reâ€" turn as soon as I can. I have many ithings to tell you and many warnings to give. The Lifter, I think, has takâ€" en a great fancy to your ways; and 1 I, think you will be able to credit what he says to you. ' I will join you up the ‘brook and we will have a fish togeth- {en Good-bye, dearie;’ and the girl flung a kiss to him from her finger tips and was away. i ‘I perceive that you are a very wick- ,ed old lady; and I am quite sure that ,if the officers could lay hands upon you {they would give the birds some thing ito peek at. Do you know what they : do with bad old ladies like you? iWhy they hang them up to trees that [stand alone -upon a bleak common; Ithat the boys may pelt and the crows : may feed.’ to earn your hanging. I do not know what the captain wants to bring such ‘coves as you here for,’ she said dart- 1ing a malignant glance at our hero. ‘I would be ashamed to eat other people’s bread and accept their shcl- ter, without trying to make myself { useful.’ Roland was in one of his irritating .maods so he said: ‘Do you wish to take a turn with the rod?’ Nancy asked. ‘Yes, I would like to get out of sighg of our uncharitable grandmother here.’ _ The rage of the' 01d gentlewoman was now so great that she was un- able to articulate; and when her fury reached the most impotent stage, Roland arose and walked away. THERE’S nothing more thrilling on the air than the breathless broadcasting of this fall’s football gamesâ€"â€" fromacross the field the stirring ‘music of college bands led by haughty drum méjors in high hatsâ€"the stirring roar of cheering thousandsâ€"thenâ€"“Signals!”â€"and off they go! You can get it allâ€"in your own homeâ€"if you have a King Radio. A King will give you the station you Want in daylightâ€"bring it in clear and loud and strong so that you need never miss a single play that is broadcast. The King Radio shown here is the 61. It’s a six-tube set, built to give you distance and volume and quality. "Phcn you cannot go away and peach; so I’ll give you a bit of our indoor history. You saw these as went out to-day. Wall, they are off spotteen (spotting). Joe will go to some comfortable farm house and ask for a job saween wood. He can be very good natured and obligeen; and pretty soon he gets the run of the house. If there is a silver spoon or a watch in the house he seldom leav- esâ€"though he often returns. day in and day out to the same houseâ€"with- out bringeen it away. Sometimes he hears of a man who,has a lot of shin- ers, and if he can be sdre that he keep it in the house, he makes him- self at home for a few days about the place doeen chores cheap, ‘His next visit‘is when they are asleep; ,when there is no moon and the storm makes much clatter. He escaped from New- in the ould country; came to muddy York and got jugged. He broke bars and was picked up one evening as you were on the edge of this swamp He was the very man they needed here. ‘WeIl, I will. I like you, because yOu knocked down the bully. I have a great likeen‘for the fellow’s gal; but till you came she cared best for Joe. I’d like to tell you summat of my brethreen. But say, are you here hard and fast?’ ‘I fear, alas, I am.’ ‘What did you do; kill your man in a duel?’ Roland sighed and bowed his head. , '/ A minute later The Lifter came whiffling along and joined our hero. “Well stranger, what do you think of the parseen?’ ‘I think that he is a blasphemous villain; andâ€"I wonder that God Al- mighty does not send a bolt from heaven upon sucha wretch.’ ‘But it is said that they have a good deal of patience in heaveen. Well I think they must or they never would suffer the Rev. Mr. Jonas-\to walk the earth. I often sit a think- ee‘n of him; and always come to the conclusion that he is not sincére. ‘Cease (your knavery fellow. What purpose can it serve to talk in this fashion to me?’ (To Be Continued) HALL’s SERVICE §TATION , RICHMOND 21m, 02m The perfect food for Follows the chick start- chicks, should be fed the er, combinedwith Sterling first six "weeks. Follow scratch feed for a perfect I feeding direétions in every balance. package or bag. 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