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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-29
GOFF VERSUS GARDINER.
Recorder Makes Charges against Attor-
Bey Before ctty cIub.

New York, March 2s.-Rsoorder Golf
late this afternoon was called as q wit
ness against District Attorney Gardi.
nsr In the hearing Of the charges made
By the City club. To the question wheth-
err Mr.. Cot knew Of any improperly pre-
pared cases by the district attorney, Mr.
Untemeysr, counsel for Col. Gardiner,
objected. He said there was fight be-
tween the recorder and the district sttor.
nsy. Recorder Goff replied;
II know generally Of about 30 cases
which were not properly Prepared"
Asked II he knew Of any Of the cases Of
the people I'm properly tried, Mr.. Inter
meyer objected so strenuously that the
Commissioners rebuked him.
Recorder COTS answer was s.yes."
The recorder admitted that he had
many differences with Coi.Gardiner.
Have you talked with the newspaper
rspOrtsrss'
II have"
"Do you consider that dignifsd on
your partH'
Commissioner Wilcox excluded the
question.
Mr.. Untsrmsyer said that he proposei
30 show that the recorder had been en-
gagged In o war upon the district attor-
ney.
"You ere altering what 10 untsue. "a
said the recorder.
I'VE wish to show that an official In Q
judicial position is playing politics from
the bsnoh," declared Mr.. Untsrmeysr,
You are stating what is not the
truth," said the recorder.
And you are also stating what IL not
true" rotorted Mr.. Untermeyer.
Mr.. Dsming protested. Mr.. Con was
calm. but his fa,e was flushed. The
com missioner raped vigorously for or
Ger and warned Mr.. Untermsyer that
further proceeding on such lines must
cssss forthwith.
Answerine the question that had heen
excluded, the recorder said that when
tbs editor Of q responsible newspaper
sent request for an expression Of cpin-
lon on question he felt free to speak
upon. he complied with the request.
Mr.. Untermeyer produced paper and
asked the recorder II the differences
were not adjusted In accordance with the
agreement contained In it
"No, sir, there IL a memorandum writ
ten by Col. Gardner and 1t Il not true"
replied Recorder Goff.
Several others testified. The case was
adjourned until tomorrow.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-29
FELL rHRoueH IuE.

Watsrville. March Ss.-Gsores York of
Unity Plantation on his way to his home
VITA his broth er Fred last Sunday fell
through hole in the Toe and passed I'M
der large field Of Toe on the upper
waters Of ths Ksnnsbeo liver. His
bFothsr who did not 70 In. ran down the
strsam 10 open water and when the body
cane down he jumped in and twim
ashore with 1t. Life was still In the hody
and BY hard work no was revived. but he
was in o very critical condition Tuesday
sv1ning and fsars were entertained that
he would nc recover.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-29

"PretUria is being sntrenohsd. News
from responsible parties confirms the re-
port that the Beers intend to blow up the
works and shafts OF the principal mines
on the rand and on Grown Reef, together
with the Robinson and LAnglaagts estate
mines. huge charges OF exceptionally
powerful blasting powder having already
been placed In position with this object.
This h said to be done at the instigation
Of Mr.. Rtitz, with the concurrence Of Mr..
Kruger, but against the wisheI Of many
Influential burehers. There are grounds
for suspseting that the real motive Of this
threat is 90 Induce foreign Investors 20
tring pressure on their governments TO
intervene.
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A sEwALL SHIP DISABLED.

New York, March ss.-The new Ameri.
can bark Kaiulani. Captain Dabol.
which sailed from here on February 20
on hsr maiden voyage. bound fer San
Francisco and which was spoken on
March 10 In latitude IS north longitude
81 west, returning partially dismasted,
was sighted of this Highlands at $50 q.
m. In tow of tug John Nichols, coming
In. Her main and forstopgallant masts
were gone. She was cleared from this
port by Blint. Dearborn and Co., and
among ner cargo carried i've hundred
tons Of steel rails. The KAiulani was
buils at Bath. Me-, BY the Sewaus and
registered 1870 tons. She lie said to be one
of the finest ships ever launched by that
firm.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-29
NO TRADE YET.

Washington. Maroh eS.-The state de-
partment adds its denial 10 that OF the
Danish foreign offios relative to the Par
is story that the United States has com
plstsd the acquisition OF ths Dan ish West
Indies. There are indications that the
negotiations which have for SO long CO.
cupled ths attention Of the two govern
ments at intervals may be attended BY
success at reaso aably early date, but
- IL certainly premature to announce
NAAiK Cancellation - this moment
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-29
AMENDMENTS 10 PORTO RICAN
BILL.

Washington, March IS SENATORS Davis
and Nelson introduced amendm nts to
TIRE PoIto Rican bill today. Senator
Davis's amendment Is q modification Of
his previous amendment and 1t provides
for a duty on tobacco and rum when
brought into the United States from
Porto Rlco.
Senator Nelson's amendment provides
that all articles imported into the United
States from Porto Rico and all articles
imported into Porto Rico from the Unit
ed States shall be exempt from duty pro-
vided, however, that articles OF Porto
Rico manufacturers coming into the
United States shall before being with
drawn for consumption or sale, be sub
ieot to the payment of a az equal to the
internal revenue tax imposed In the
United States upon the like articles Of
domestic manufacture.
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srme spinionr and he replied; what
misht like TO DO I cannot do now as my
my hands are ted
"Then told him In substAnes that
had been asked ~ the President Of the
orangs Free State and ths high comnsis-
sionsr said:
4" 'Plsass state the following a. your
reply which he distatsd and which ap-
pears in the following copy Of my tsls-
graphic despatch 10 the United States
consular agent al BlosmfontsiD, In the
words underlissd, to which added the
first ave words not undsrlinedi
"'Cannot ash government myssif. Seen
party requested though personally ia
vorable 10 further negotiations. thinks he
cannot move ON the line proposed
"Beiieving 10 courtesy due 70 the
United States Consul Msorum ct Preso-
ria, ssnt the following despatch same
date: WAS asked BY the Free Stats ~
ask our government would consent for
me 10 arbitrnte and see the high commits
TONER, and replied (Hsrs follows the
above despatch.)
"Ths dispatches were sent In code.
also deemed IL right TO post Consul
Macrum a. above not only for the reason
that the Orange Free State is In his juris-
diotion, but for the further reason thar
he had said In communication 10 me
Of the same date:
"Nothing can be done here for psaos
unless matters ssttled your end. Over
Loco men ssnt to border iast night; II
anything done must be quickly done;
the high commissioner should do some
thing 'for peaoe.'
"It was . question In my mind II
eughs 10 taks any action as all on the
request Of the Orange Free state prssi-
dent, but the high commissions after
wards said to me that I had acted right
and that he was grateful at my action"
As you also Inquired what there was
on flls In regard to the departure Of Mr..
Macrum from his post at Pretoria, I
have the honor to inform you that ON the
seventh Of Novsm Der. Mr.. Maorum tsie-
grAphsd requesting leave. Permission
visit America. Absolut ely imperative.
private and official business. Americans
lighting. Attlsbury, American. takes
charge. cable quickly"
To this rsplisd: "Your presence
PrssoTia utmost Importance TO public
interests.
On the first of Deoemher Mr.. Macrum
once more cablsd:
"No rerly. Department will approve
leavs on explanation. Imperative.
Gable immediately" and again same
datet
"Can't leave without permission will
forfeit post IL department don't approve
on explanation. Please reply.
Upon this inferring from these de-
spstohes that MIR. Maorum Was In state
OF mind which would make his services
second Of December: "You may come
home. Put Attlsbury temporarily In
charge. Department. will send . man
from here"
Soon after this received several news
paper articles and letters from responsi
BILE persons asserting that Attlebury,
whom Macrum wished to place Temporal
rily In charg OF the consulate was . per-
son of disreputable character and . fusi-
tive from justice.
I therefore directed Mr.. Hollis. consul
at Loursnzo Marquee, &c proceed AZ once
to Pretoria and take temporary charge
Of the consulate until the arrival of MIR.
A. 5. Hay, who had been appointed con-
sui.
am. sir, very truly
Your obedient servant,
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IN THE HOUSE.
Charged tn Fitting Up
Transport Summer.

Washington, March 9S.-Ths House de-
voted practically the whole day to oOn-
sideration OF the army appropriation sill,
Several minor amendments were adopted
and about half the bill was considered.
There was good deal of extsmporaneous
debate during the day. little of which
was psrtinent to the hill. Mr.. briggs
OF New York created q diversion BY
charging reckless axtravagancs in the
htting up Of the transport Sumner and
pFseipi,Atsd lively tiit upon the sub
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Ro bbed the Grave.

A startling incident of which Mr..
John Oliver OF Philadelphia, was the
subject, Ia narrated by him as follows;
al was in u most dreadful condition.
My skin was almost yellow, eyes sunken,
tongue coated. pain continually In back
and sides, no appstite-gradually growing
weaker day by day. Three physicians
had given me up. Fortunately, a friend
advised trying Electric Bittsrs;' and to
my great Joy and surprise. the first bottle
made a decided improvement l contin-
ued their use for three weeks, and am
now a well man. know they saved my
life. and robbed the grave Of another VIC.
tim" No one should fail to.try them.
only 30 OTIS, guaranteed, at II. 2, 3.
Goods, b77 Congress street. and II. g.
Sarr's. Cumberland Mills. Drug Stores.
That Throbhlng Headache.
Would quiskIy leave you, II you used
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. ThousRBds
Of sufferers have proved their mabohlsss
merit for Sick and Nervous Headaches.
They make pure blood and strong nerves
and build mp your health. Easy to take.
Try them. Only rs cents. Money back
II not cured. Sold by II. p. 8. 0Oold,
5T7 Congress street and Ii. g. Starr,
Cumberland Mills. Druggists.
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isct. He gave notice that lister he should
ask The House 10 Investigate the subject.
The final rspsrt on the pension apprO.
pripation bin and the urgent deficiency
tin were agreed to.
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E.w. EoSsTts nosounEIe', stree.
4. q. Tessenden. 52G
w. II. Jewett 6O4
l. A. LibbeY. go
sprague, s McKlme 4o5 Congress street
II. A. Jeilison, 935 Congress street
Chas Ashton, y3lA Congress street
b. L. Donnell 1856 Congress street.
y. Z. Hatch, Exchange street
w. J. Dennis, 419 Commercial street.
L. 8. Cole, Cor. Boy d and Oxford street
]. w. Peterson. ut Middle street.
X 4. harvard, rs Exchange street.
j. W Westman 95 Comme' o,sl street.
John II. Allen, 381 N Congress street.
DshDet& Co. Gas Congress street
G. s. Hodgson. 961s Portland street.
Y. L. Bracket. Peaks Island.
II. Nj. Butler, So Pine street
J. II. Nickery. 221 Spring street.
II. ID. Mckenzie, cor. Spring and Clark
A. J. Barter, So Portland Pier.
q. A. Eastman, 8 Custom House Wharf
John Cox. 20 Monument square,
J. II. Hutchinson. IL Kim street
J. ). Thuss. 81 India street
q. Il. Stoweil, 80 Preble street.
Q. II. smonds. 81 India street.
A. Griffin, 1871 Bracket street.
Also at the news stands In the Falmouth
West nn SO hgteis and Grand Trunk anS irn aoo
Depots II can also be obtained of Chisholm
Bros, Agents on all trains OF the Name Cen
traI. Grand Trunk and Portland & Rochester
railroads and OF agents on any OF the Boston
The PRESS can also De found at the following
places;
Auoun-s: A; Pcllistsr.
Augusta +. Pierce.
Alfred-J. NJ. Akers.
BaileY's island-D. r. SennetI
Bath-Joh.O. Shaw.
Berlln. Falls. N, He, 5. CLARK
Bridgton-A W. Ingalls,.
Brunswick-F. Z. shaw.
h Bang9hTwJHf a a; SryHn F Kenp,,,oo
BrowDheld-Jay L. FrInk.
Cape Elizabeth-Dyer & jose.
Cumberland MiilsIH % 6. starr.
Camden-Fred Lewis.
Cornish-L.B. knight.
Deerng-N. j. beanion
Deerling Center-A. A. McConA
Lalt DeerIng--W. A. Golden.
Fairneld-E ii. Evans.
Farmington-H. p. White S Ca
Frsepoft-A. W. Mitchell
Fryye bb /. whitmore
GaTdiner- Russell Bros.
Gre ms landings. W. Finelc.
Gorham- l.. J. Lermond.
\. H.-S; NJ Leavlrt & SON
Gore-f. Z. Russell.
KmghtvilleL. b. Bradford.
hulghtyille---G. L. Bllsh.
Kennebunk-J. Ii. Gus.
Kennebunk porto. Z. Miller.
LiyeTmore Falls-C. Newman.
Lewist0n-ChAndler s. Wlnshipt
kSns i:ians- 4 q e GH nar''0n
TIsbon-C II. Foster.
IIbson Falls-A. NJ. Gerry.
Mechanic Falls-Mcrrill Il Denninl.
No DeerlnI-Noyes & Lurvey.
90 lWatet bore-J. Ii. Chase.
10 'Hayeu--C. S. Staples.
North Suauord Nh. G HutchlnS
NorWay-P.F Stone.
Williams g Kmoan.
A. D. Moves
N Conwav-C Il. Whitaker
Old Orenard-John L. Scammon.
Oxford-C. II. Starbiru.
Philipps-W. A. ID Cragtn.
Ricninond-A. l.. PrcDle.
Rumford Falls-r. j. Role.
RocklaEd-Dunn s Carr
D." A. j. Huston.
Standardization Bros.
Skowhegan-H. &. Graves.
South fortland-J; F.. Merrlman
w. II. Morrison.
youth Wlndham-J. ". Read
south Paris-A. ID. Sturtevant
South Paris-F. A. 6hurtlefl s. Co
South WATERFORD &c. Q. Downs.
Saeo-W J.. Streeter.
Saco- H. j.. Hendricks & Co.
I" 4. L. Prebe.
South Bristol-N. W. GamagA
Thomaston-R. w. Walsh.
Vinal Haven-A- II. Ninal.
Waldoboro-Geo. Bliss.
WestiParis-S. I. White.
Wiscassett-Gibhs & Rundlett
Waterville-W. ID. Spaldlng
Westbrook-W. Il. Boothby.
WoodfOrds-Ehapman Wyman.
Harmoushville-A. u. Mitchell
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-29
KRUGER,S THREAT.

Boer President Glosts Over English
men He Has Slaughtered.
New York, March 2S-Ths World to-
morrow will print q special Interview
with President Kruger obtained by its
correspondent at Pretoria. Mr.. Kruger
cad:
81 sent message to the World spying
that the losses IN war would staager
humanity
"The British laughed ct me and said
they would only take . month TO conquer
Ks.
did those slx hundred and Fifty dead
ct Spion's Kop and those hundreds who
were killed In ether battles please the
Brit,shf
"Are they laughing nowf
"Whsn you came through London did
you see much laughtsrf"
The correspondent told Mr.. Kruger Of
the scenes In front Of the London war
bulletin boards the weeping relatives and
the sorrowing friends.
The President continued.
"Yes that is only one side Of the pio-
ture. Here we have the same scenes only
our casualties are not so great"
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TO CUnE CON- IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Qu'nine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money II II fails to cure
Il. W. Groves signature Is on each boz. $50
marI6Th&5dgt
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-29
ISLAND MAILS.

Peaks IsiGHd-Arriye at 1000 a m. /; close at
/ 80 p. m.
HarpsgeU, Long and chebed9ae Isidnds-Ar-
rive at 1000 m. close at $50 p. m.
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the DAILY PRESS

Can always be found at the peri odio
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-29
STAGE MAILS.

Bos0ery Bsaeh-Arriye at $50 .. m; close at
ACE p m.
T.S0 q. m. and $50 p m. close at 400 b m and
zoo p. IN.
Duck Pond, Prfde's Corner. Htndham, Eo.
Wtldhdan. Raymond and South Cusco-ArriYe
at II 90 q. m close at 400 .. N.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-29

II do.
"Hhere?"
ain Natal
"Was 1t an accurate publications."
81 do not kow."
Ar. Mscrum said he had never seen
the publication. He had only been In
formed that the fact that he had asked
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-02

you won't be warned. Ell? Wei. I'll
e..e you something youll remember. Take
that-aud that-and that"
Three times Davenry's muscular arm
ewing the whip and three times the
i.n- rawhide lash Kissed through the air
ta fan with singing force on the half
naked body OF the sewage. who dlsdainel
Is eringo or cover. He stood straight as
a reed-a slim young warrior lightly clad
81 native wove blue cloth. with the dan
Z rr black locks and naughty features OF
tao Mega trlbesmon. At the third blow
d rash Of hot blood darkened the swarthy
Inc Of his face.
.iad enough?" Daventry laughed
roek4ngly.
4 brown hand slipped into the folds
a. cloth and whipped out a cleaning
dagger
What: would your" and Daventry's
s.N-shooter appeared suddenly and timely.
The Maya lowered his weapon: his eyes
dashed murierous hatred Then. with a
ftrangled cry and q few vcnomous words
uttered IN his native tongue. he divod
through the bamboo hedge and was lost
% ght
Rather a dangerous game. that"
The voice belonged to a man who had
mo unohserved uDon the scene mo-
ment before. and Davcntry. turning
sharply round 10 the speaker. showed
traces OF confusion on his hard cruel
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-02
PRETTY HOME MADE GIFTS.
Directions for Preparing Three
Charming Holiday Presents.

directions Tor Preparing Three
Charming Holiday Presents.
New ways Of USING crepe paper FOR dec
orative purposes are always suggesting
themselves 20 the imaginative mind One
Of the latest is a twino holder made from
liiilo doll dressed in the figured paper.
Il makes a very pretty and useful Christ
mas gift. and is as the same time mex
pensive. a twenty-five cent doll. half a
roll Of crepe paper. a bah Of Irvine and
"a couple OF yards OF ribbon are the only
requirements
Remove che legs from the doll and sew
firmly 90 the end OF the body a httle silk
bag just large enough to hold the Irvine
bah loosely. Then dress the doh in .
his fuli skirt and two FUN capcs. Fastcn
the capes 90 the neck with long bow
% ribbon. 3 iaunty listle hat made Of
tufted crepe paper and trimmed with rib
bon bows adds tho finishing touch Sew
The hat 10 the head and leave one long
loop 81 ribbon by which Co hang 90 the
wall Dolls dressed in tho crimson crepe
paper are very pretty. ard look well with
black ribbons Larger dolls made with
two twine bags. 60 hold string Of two
sizes are very useful. These always eel
well az church fairs
4 pretty ribbon hl0ttcr FOR Indies writ
Ing table can be made by covering "a piece
% stim cardboard the size that the blot
ter Be- intended 90 be- with SILK OF some
PRETTY calcred linen Then cut xix sheets
of hlottlng paper u fraction smaller than
the pad and fastcn them 10 90 with broad
bands - satin rii,nuu. embroidered IN
some dainty pattern. The ribbon should
be firmly sewod down so that % will hole
the blouors. but must not be drawn so
tightly that soilcd h,ottcrs cannot be re-
moved and new replaced a big how %
ribbon tied on one side adds 20 the rich
ness OF thls gift
Frames are always welcome Christmas
gifts. and they can De made in SO many
forms thar they are almost sure 10 sui'
all tastes a new and very pretty one g.
made Of japanese crash. ard decorated
with design. cut from wall paper and
appl H. ln an eases 10 is better when
iaakiuE "a homemade frame 20 have the
form cat hy a regular frame maker. Il
only costs a few cents and g. so much
more satisfactory. as q S. almost impos-
siblc 10 get the edges regular. without tho
proper machines. ana nothing could
look worse than an uneven frame Jap
auese crash costs about q dollar yard
and one yard VIII cover q dozen frames
OF cabinet size. The large designs N
the wall paper wRh a decided coloriug
are the most effective for applying y
the flowers and leaves are carefully cut
out. they can be 20 arranged ne 20 form
a very pretty spray. and ~ well done they
win look iust like "a watcr-oolor. Some
times a wall paper is found rich enough
20 make the entire covering for e frame.
These are usually improved by having
the back washed IN with a little water
color Blotters and scrap baskets made
..HNH aNa
The frame. n intended for steady use
should an be hound and giasscd They
viii last indefinitely. and cannot be In
furcd by duEt. L. 3. G..
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che nelrhborhood OF the Cachar tea es-
tate. The village was on the borders OF
Maya territory. and under the rule OF
those savage tribesmcn. but Quin had
no fears for his personal safety. since he
was on terms OF friendly intimacy with
the chief Howsata.
Il hope ] am wrong about the raid" he
'old Carruthers. 1T would have been
mad act and sure TO lead 70 the dispatch
OF a column OF soldiers against the Ma
Cas. And that means a bloody little war
IL was the tire OF the brief tropical twi-
light when they reached the village. and
20 their surprise they saw no
glow Of evening fires and no base OF pur-
PIE smoke lowering among the trees
heard not the whisper OF hu-
man voice They entered the little street.
and thrust their heads into half dozen
81 che bamboo huts. The place was de-
serted. forsskeR There was no sound by
the rustic OF the night wind.
queer business this" said Carruthcrs
'The people have fed. But why2 An.
have a.. The man-cater has been play
ing havoc with Them. and claiming more
victims"
They've been gone tweuty-four hours.
! should Judge Quin broke IN as he
poked a heap Of dead ashes But doubt
II thcy abandoned their homes on ac-
count Of the tiger More likely Howsata
has called them to arms-summoned
them 20 his ssockaded town"
To resist an avenginE column Of sol
dicrs. ehH Then that blaze We saw did
mean Maya raid?" asked Carruthers.
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Il h a medicine FOR weak women. Il is a
purely vegetable medicine and can be
taken hy the most dIicate. Kidney Dis
eases. rheumatism aod all disea e. " the
Blood. stomach and nerves soon succumb
to is wonderful effects upon the human
system. Thousands Of people IN Georgia
recommend 81. Price 500.
QUAKER PAIN RAIN IS the medicine
that tho Quaker poctor made all OF hts
wonderful quick cures with It's a new
and wonderful medicine for Neuralgia.
Toothache, Backachc. rheumatism.
sprains. Pain IN Bowels. IN fact. all pain
can be relieved by q. Price ESQ aud soc.
QUAKER WHITE WONDER SOAP. "a
medicatod soap for tho skin. scalp ana
complexion. Price Joe a cake.
QUAKER HEALING SALVE. a veFo-
table ointment. for the cure OF letter. &C.
zema and erupu0ns Of the skin. Price
ioc a box
FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
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yonder-you can sec the Hight OF Il plain
~"
Jus, then. as Quln rose 70 his feet
the silence was suddenly shattered by
honrsc cry II was cry OF horror nho
alarm. aud the two who heard u ecno
through the lonely darkness felt theif
blood run cold for an instant They hs-
tened FOR q repetition. but none came.
with one accord they suatched their
rifles and FASTENED in the direction OF the
sound. towards the far side OF the village.
They divc,i lu and out amosg the hutH
ouln leading the way They were guide.
by a uttie column OF fiame-lit smoke. and
they were close 10 It when a pistol crack
cd sharply. urging them to greater speed.
Look exclaimed Carruthers.
A. they dasked forward they had a
brief glimpse OF a man vanishing into the
dark curtain Of the jungle. Between the
two last huts Of the village campfire
was burning. and within few feet u
a. nat on mis- hack. lay a young officer.
lie was apparently dead. His khaki
blouse was dabbled with blood from a
sab ia the breast. and over his lett tenn
De was bullet wound.