The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-05-29

oade within the breach would have
bees available. The enemy now being
aware Of the defense within, suddenly
dropped the stone and ran in at the
door. We were not to be taken By
surprise. Again we're the sharp
lances thrust out. Que hit with de-
cided effect In the commissary, vul
carly called stomach, the other, as he
stopped, doubled by the pain, in the
face, inflicting an ugly wound, from
which the blood flowed in profusion.
lie retreated, and we cav him fairly
dance with rage and pain. The more
ofthis he iudulged IN the wilder grew
our delight, which we testified in
screams of laughter. He soon ended
this exhibition aud disappeared around
the schoolhouse, evidently on recon.
noisssnce. There was dead silence,
aud We realized that which We haye so
often felt since. the unknown move
ment of . silent enemy. This was
ended by . noise upon the roof, and
soon volumes Of smoke pouring into
the room told Us that strategy had
taken the place Of assault. We were
TO be smoked out. For q moment our
leaders looked puzzled. Fortunately
In tho excitement of the conflict. the
the fire had not been fed, and now
only . few chunks and embers sup
piled the smoke. These were scatter
ed upon the broad hearth aud water
thrown In TO extinguish the remain
der. Then Bill and Bob, selecting four
of the stoutest poles thrust them mp
the chimney, and at word we gave,
to use our own phrase, . bloody hist
The consequences were rafting OF
falling boards with the unmistakable
thump of . heavier body upon tho
ground. We Afterwards found that
the master had not only covered the
chimney top with boards but had
seated himself upon them the sudden
and unexpected hist had tumbled
him Oh. We heard dismal groans aud
cries of relief from the enemy. Some
we're in favor Of going at once to his
assistance others, more cautious, OPP
posed such . merciful errand. He's
hollerin' too loud to be hurt much,
said shrewd Bob.
A DESPERATE soRTIE.
We had q division in our council
of war. This ended in call for
volunteer to make soytis aud inves.
tigate. Jack Loder, one Of the most
daring and active among the younger
boys, responded. A shutter, on the
opposite side to the cries for help, was
opened quickly and Jack thrust out
The result Of this was not only . ces.
sation Of greaning, but q chase that
We witnessed through the port holes.
Jack was good runner, and when
The two disappeared over the meadow
into the willow thicket Jack was gain.
ing on him, and we had good hopes
of his escape. To our dismay and
horror in half an hour we saw the
master returning with poor Jack in
in his grasp. He had . hostage, and
was swift in his use of his advantage.
before the house he began to
whip tho poor fellow numerically.
Jacks cries were piteous. 20. let
him In, boys. let him in, he's . killin'
y mep rung in our ears. There was
4 hurried consultation. The benches
md decks were quietly removed from
he door. A sOrtie has been deter
mined on. The master stood at the
,ide Of the house, south of the door,
md as soon - the opening was made
Bill unclosed shutter and proposed
! parley. The answer was q rush at
he open window by the master. who
began climbing in. Brave little Jack
,eized him by the legs, and before be
could kick him of . dozen stoat lads
we're clinging to them, while ~ many
more held him on the inside. Bill
,eized the rope and attempted to pass
he moose over his arms. In tho hurry
md confusion Of the fight he succeed
ID only In getting 1t over his head.
Pulling - the boys did, thers was .
lair prospect of ending tho useful Ia.
Dsrs Of this teacher by strangulstion.
That he deserved it, no ono Of Ne
but Bob, having climbed
over tho master in the window, and
With all the school pulling at the ends
of old Bangs was soon master Of the
Iituation. Getting hold of the rope,
ind assisted by Bill, he succeeded in
.ying the arms of the almost exhausted
man to his sides. He was then tum-
bled from the window - unceremoni.
ously - pig. sag .-a
E THE TRAGIC FINALE.
'Will you give up? demanded our
leader.
NO. gaspsd the master.
'Then we'll put you down the we'll,
hanged II we DON'T
. The brave old pedagogue still refus-
ing, he was dragged, rolled and tum-
bted to the well.curb.
win you give up, dern your de-
Manded Bob.
NO WON'T
He was showed inside the bucket
and orders given TO lower. But the
weight was too much for the lads, and
the crank of the windlass slipping
from their grasp, the learning of our
1istrict went Whirling to the bottom