The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-10-17

knoll above the camp where he could
command view of all that passed be-
low. Crawford, the operator, had been
strapped to the back of a horse and was
being carried, surrounded by crowd of
raiders, to their chief
The lawlessness of Morgan's men had
caused general o. Ter from Union bead.
quarters tD be pos eel ell over the coun-
try announcing chat any one caught dew
astating property would be shot on
sight. Captain Crawford, afterward
brcvctted colonel, was detailed to post
the notices, thereby gaining the hatred
of the raiders, who only wanted an op.
portunity to vent their revenge on him.
The opportunity now presented itself,
and as they drew near the general re-
moved his leldglass from his eyes and
surveyed the prisoner.
"Who is hep
A corporal advanced and saluted.
"a Union soldier, sir. -
"Where did you get him?"
Caught attempting to run through
the lines with flag. l think he wanted
to flag some train. "
lieutenant, detail ten men and have
him shot. -
AS the lieutenant turned TO obey the
order something familiar about the pris-
oner attracted the attention of the gen.
eral
Say, fellow, what's your name?" he
inquired.
Crawford, " came the answer.
The general started.
"What did you say? Crawford? Your
first name, man, quickr'
Frank -
The general looked again into the
prisoners face
my God, Frank, is it you?" he
said and as the situation dawned on
him he continued:
"This is too bad. "
Crawford, in surprise, surveyed his
captor for moment and recognized an
/ old school chum and companion.
"Why, Ellsworth, didn't know
/ you' he exclaimed.
"Here, lieutenant, take good care of
this man. I'll attend to his case later, I"
said the general as he hastily turned
away and resumed his inspection of the
scene below. Scarcely had he put his
glass to his eyes when he beheld the
fleeting figure fail before the hating
train. This was the signal for action
among the rebels. With few sharp
commands the troops formed in retreat
ing order and were soon lost to view i'll
a cloud Of dust.
Hours passed and the little woman,
once more i'll camp, showed signs of re-
turning life. Suddenly she opened her
eyes.
''What is that?" she gasped.
'Be quiet, D." replied the nurse. ''It is
nothing. You have been i'll and must
remain quiet"
"No no; it is calling me-" she per-
sisted, raising herself with much diff
Guilty upon her arm. II must go and sec
what he wants. -
''She must he out of her mind, -
thought the nurse as she gently tried to
persuade the sick woman to remain still.
'There it is again, calling, calling.
"What is calling?"
''The telegraph instrument. You must
take me to it. 1t is my husband S private
call. There, don't you hear it?'
In an adjoining tent on an improvised
desk the telegraph ticker merrily clicked
away its dots and dashes. Thinking
only to humor her, the nurse called q
couple of stalwart soldiers and the cot
with its precious burden was carried
close to the instrument.
Tremblingly her fingers sought the
key. Her husband had taught her its
use and given her peculiar call by
which she could always recognize him.
1t was this call, the presence of his
thought, that had called her spirit bach
to earth.
"Who is it," she licked.
"Friend-foe - friend - foe," came
the answer.
"What do you want?
"Mrs. Crawford.
"This is she. What is it?'
81, General Ellsworth, saw your brave
deed from the hill where l stood, came
the message, land, although had pre-
viouslyycommanded that your husband
be shot, you need have no fear / vii
spare his life for your sake. Goodby"
She sank back ON the cot exhausted
tears filled her eyes and faint "Thanl
God" escaped her lips as she was car
ried back to her tent
The guerrillas had made a hasty re
treat, taking Crawford with them, anC
were now 20 miles away, camping 70
the night.
The hatred against Crawford was s.
bitter that General Ellsworth could no
pardon him, but that night under tn
cover of darkness and in charge of a Sc
cretly instructed officer, Crawford wa
mounted ON the fieetest horse in camp
with the instructions from the genera
; to ride like hip
He evidently obeyed, for he was no
seen again by the rebel soldiers. Min