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host this time, for yankee grit soon

host this time, for yankee grit soon
overcame this obstacle.
Human power could not withstand
the terrible fire which they subjected
to for any length of time, and they soon
began to show signs of weakening, and
slowly but surely their fire was get
ting weaker and weaker. At the first
sign of their fire having slackened we
rushed throught the gate, and gained
the interior of the compound, not man
being hit.
But, what rush it was every man
for himself, and the devil take the
hindmost.
When the gatling gun detachment
came through, one of the miles at
tached to the gun, baked midway OF
the passage, but was cut loose by its
driver, Private Welsh, Company go, y
9th Infantry, who endeavored to lead
the mule away, but was killed in the
attempt, being shot through the head
dying almost instantly.
z Ahead of us were large compounds
enclose by high walls, which woul'
necessitate scaling, unless the gates
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Letter From Mack Bray.
American District, Chinese City, !
Peking, China, March 90, 1901. J


Peking, China, March 2S, 10Ol.J
AT G:3O'a. m. the camp was all ac-
tiFity, the air seemed to be charged
with excitement, rumors had been
ahoat that we were going to attack the
Imperial City that day, but none SEEM
ed to know just when and how. Pres
emily the bugles sounded the "assem-
bly," aud then we knew that som ething
was about to happen. We were not
long in doubt for soon we were on the
march, the redoubtable Chaffee at our
head and our direction was toward the
Chien-Men gate. Soon we heard the
sound of cannon, intermingled with
volley firing. We readily surmised
that the troops that went out in the
early morning were engaged some
where. We received the command of
double time march and away VIC went,
and soon arrived at the scene of our
exploit of the preceding day. What a
scene greeted our view, The guns Of
Riley's battery were on the wall of the
gate, raking the compounds with shot
and sharpnel, while the marines we're
pouring volleys into the enemy, who
were Oh the wall of the second COM
pound just in ahead of us. Two of the
guns were engaged in preaching the
gates further ahead, while the Four
teenth Infantry were on another wall
pouring an infiladed fire on the enemy
from that direction.
Through the sally-port of the gate
where we were halted, deadly leaden
hail was singing and whining in most
convincing manner. The Chinese knew
that the troops would try and enter the
city from this direction, and were do
ing all in their power to Illustrate the
move but they ''recOned" without their
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deliberate aim and making every shot
count There is a grim facination when
you know that you bullet finds hui
man target on the wall ahead; and you
match your skill as a marksman against
that of your opponent, in life and
death contest.
The enemy are beginning to weaken
and give way, and are soon in precipi-
tate retreat, no longer able to stand
the merciless fire to which they had
been subjected; they evidently have
been taught the wiseness of that old
saying of she who fights and runs
away, will live to fight another day."
We are now at the gates of the "For-
hidden City," and owing to the agree
ment entered into by the powers, are
stopped in our victorious conquest, /
say ours, because only Americans were
engaged in the assault on the Imperial
City, at this point,
The walls and gates of Peking may
have been alright in the days of the
learned Marce Pole and the rowing
bands of !'Genghis Khan" but they
"don't go now"
A short distance in front of us rise
the huge buildings which compose the
places of the emperor and empress
and their gilded domes and yellow
tiled roofs glistened peacefully in the
afternoon san, all unconscious of the
memorable change which has so sud
denly taken place, almost in their very
shadows.
Over the walls from the compounds
of the Forbidden City comes a sound
which causes us to spring to our feet,
and listen in perplexity. 1t is an in
furiated cry, which rises and falls like
the sound of waves breaking upon a
storm swept coast, or roars and swells
like the blood curdling howl of fam
ished wolves on the bleak Siberian
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leading to them were not preached.
We instantly realized that we were,
to use slang expression, "up against
it," ON either side the city was in
ruins, having been destroyed some
time previous by the Boxers.
Up in the watch-tower, the battery
was having "hot time" a flash and a
roar and away would so leaden mis-
81 lie, hurtling through the air on its
death dealing mission. Many were the
heads that ached that day, caused by
the concussion of the shells, and to
make matters worse, we were lying in
a compound surrounded by high walls.
Above the did and roar of battle, steady
and clear, could be heard the COM
mands from the Marine officer on the
wall, of "load, aim, fire, ETC., and vol
leys as those Marines were delivering,
almost perfect in their regularity; they
made the hearts blooe leap in a wild
desire to join in, but we we'll knew that
we were only biding our time, we
would be in it with a vengeance in a
short time.
From the inside of the walls puffs,
Of dust were flying and pieces of brick
were being Clipped off the walls with
almost clock like regularity, which was
good evidence that the Chinese were
far from inactive.
OFF to our left was all opened space
in which were several large trees, from
which sharp shooters were pouring
study fire upon us, waking us wish for
a little more protection than the bare
ground upon which we were lying; on
account of the dense foliage of our
men could not fire accurately enough
to subdue their firing, consequently
the gatling gun was brought to bear
upon them and raked them from top to
bottom, at the first volley several dead
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bly, an old veteran of many engage
ments, and would be cut short with the
curt reply of, "shut your face"
The artillery fire had temporarily
ceased on the pagoda, which fact eaus-
ed us to involuntarily glance upwards,
there were men hurrying two and fro,
and body could be seen to be lifted
from the floor and carried on the in
ide, some one remarked "auother poor
devil has got his dose" soon after this
We learned that it was Captain Henry
j. Reilly, 9th artillery, who was killed,
he was on the pagoda directing the fire
of his battery, and was in the act of
giving some instructions to one of the
gunners, when he was struck in the
mouth with bullet, the ball passed
out at the base of the brain, causing
almost instant death; and thus ended
the life of a brave and efficient officer
He was a veteran of the civil war, also
of the Cuban and Philippine campaigns
he was considered one of the most eff
cient artillery officers in the service,
he leayes a widow and three children
to mourn his death. Verify, "War is
He'll"
An Aid of Gen. Chaffee's is seen gall
looping up to our colonel and we know
that this means a move forward, every
one is on his feet and ready to move,
even before the command is given.
None Of the farewell handshakes,
exchange Of names and tokens, we so
often see related in novels and Sunday
magazine articles, instead, nothing but
a shifting of the equipments and haSty
glance at the breech mechanism of the
rifle, to see that it is in good shooting
order, and away we go, with no bou-
quets in our rifles but with determi-
nation to do OF die.
Through the gates beyond Legation
street, and reached the compound in
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She's a Bird She Is.

The wife of methodist minister in
West Virginia has been married three
times. Her maiden name was Part
ridge; her first husband was named
Robin, her second Sparrow and the
present ones name is Quayle. There
are now two young Robbins, one Spar
row and three little Quayles in the
family. One grandfather was aSwaun
and another was a Jay, but he's dead
and now bird of Paradise, They live
on Hawk avenue, Eagleville, Canary
islands, and the fellow who wrote this
article is Tyre bird, and an interested
relative of the family.
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side, which is about 600 yards long,
and 100 yards wide; still hugging the
wall, for we are yet under fire, we
gradually approached the next gate,
from which the I4th infantry are fight
ing, we are sent to the walls on either
side, with instructions to keep down
the fire of sharp-shooters, we gain the
crest of these walls by performing the
"human pyramid" act and by the aid
of ladders, which were brought up by
japanese coolies" who seem to be
omnipresent.
The enemy are making their last
desperate stand and the next wall
ahead of us; at the very threshold of
the Forbidden City," where white
man has never trod.
We are now firing rapidly but with
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"chinks" could be seen to fall from two
or three different trees; this closed up
shop in that quarter.
BY this time the situation to us was
anything but comfortable or assuring
we were lying in On open space with no
protection whatever from the fire of the
enemy, and forced to remain inactive.
This is the most trying position under
which soldier can be placed, and is
avoided as much as possible, brave
man can face the hottest kind of fire,
without flinching, but it takes not only
bravery, but the utmost coolness and a
we'll control of the nerves, to lie under
fire and not be able to return shot.
During this time the killing and
wounded of the 14th Infantry were be-
ing carried to the rear; bullets were
flying promiscuously around, are sing
ing over our heads, OF would find their
way into living flesh with dull sicken-
ing thud.
Some of the wounded were crying
and moaning for water; others were
calling piteously on God to put then
out of their misery. On every hsnt
was heard the cry of Hospital Corps
Man, this way" it was little wonder
that the officers began to look anxious
ly at the men, and the men just as anx
iously at their officers, But under al
this strain, let it be said to the credi
of the men. that not "a single one finch
ed during the trying ordeal.
Some recruit was trying to open
conversation with his neighbor, proba
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Steppes, when they close in on their
victim, whom they have scented from
afar.
1t is the Chinese, who in their bitter
rage at defeat, have turned upon one
another.
During the afternoon the troops were
marched to the grounds of the Agricul-
tural park and went into camp. The
Ninth infantry remained here until
the 10th, when they were ordered to
take station in the Imperial City.
At this place for barracks, we occu-
pied the buildings of the Ancestral
halls, which were large and comforta-
BILE, from this dale until October 21st
our time was occupied in drilling and
performing the legation guard.
On September 10Th, 1900, force of
Americans consisting of detachments
of the 9th and 14th Infantry, one troop
of the 9th Cavalry, and detachment
of the 9Th Artillery, all under command
of Brigadies General james H. Wilson,
co-operated with other troops of the
Allied Forces, on a movement against
Su-Ping-Tai, for the purpose of de,
stroying the temples there, as it had
been reported that they we're being used
as barrackr by rowing baud of Box
ers. 1t lies about 1G miles west o.
Peking, and is or rather was used as 1
summer residence by the different lie
cations at reking. We returned Il
Peking on the 18th and resumed oui
duties as legation guard.
To be continued
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Many thousands have been restored
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A Poor Millionaire.

Lately starved in London because he
could not digest his food. Early use
of DR.. Kings New Life Pills would
have safed him. They strengthen the
stomach, aid digestion, promote assimi-
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Money back If not satisfied. Sold by
City Drug Store.
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You can never cure dyspepsia by di-
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Those famous little pills, DeWitt's
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pure itch blood to recuperate your
body. Are easy to take. Never grippe.
For sale by City Drug Store. a
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Cuts and bruises are healed by
Chamberlain's Pain Balm in about one
third the time any other treatment
would require because of its antiseptic
qualities which cause the parts to heal
without maturation. For Sale by City
Drug Store.
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Whole No. $50

1t is easier to keep we'll than to get
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your bowels in perfect order. They
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DeWitt's Wich Hazel Salve should
be promptly applied to cuts, burns and
scalds. 1t soothes and quickly heals
the injured part. There are worthless
counterfeits, be sure to get DeWitt's.
For sale by City Drug Store.
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'I wish to truthfully state to you
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True love never lodges poverty.

When you want modern, up-to-
date physic try Chamberlain Stom-
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to take and pleasant in effect. Price 20
cents. Samples free at City Drug
Store.
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Some men go through life with their
definitions of character and reputation
badly mixed.
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There is one quality about the devil
to be admired, he never bothers you
when busy.
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Some men would be awfully lonely
If it wasn't for the visits of the bill col
lectors.
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Even sickness is we'll when il ends
we'll.
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Love softens a crust, but hate spoils
a feast.
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DIR. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin cures
Stomach Troubles. Sold by all drug
gists,
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An hour of action is worth week of
exclamation.
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Call on or address any agent of V. rs.
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-05-07
CRICKET COACH.
Englishman Comments on American

The English coach of the German
town. Pa, cricket club had an expert
ence with food worth knowing.
He says: When came TO this coun-
stryI was engaged as professional coach.
1 had suffered long time from consti-
patton, and pains in the lower part of
the back. and after bowling and coach
ing for about an hour the pains would
be so severe they would nearly draw me
to the ground.
II tried many remedies without sue
cess Finally went on Grape Nuts
Food. using 1t for breakfast In place OF
oatmeal Within three days began to
feel better. have kept 1t up regularly
and now feel like a new man.
II can go on and bowl for hours
without pain. Bowels are as regular
as clock and my head is clear and
steady.
II advise its use with all our players.
J. Caesar. professional coach"
No food on earth will put a man In al
condition az surely and quickly az
Grape Nuts. There's q reason.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-05-07
Real Es,nte Transfers.

Margaret Mitten and husband to
Joseph n. Mltten, lot c, block 4. Bah
cock g. Thompson's addition to State
Center. $500.
T. j. Shoemaker, sheriff. to r. s.
Wood LOT G. block 3 Babcock & Thomp-
sons addition to State Center, $3.50.
G.. f. stansberry and Wife to w. H.
Vosburg & Co, lots u, % and 30 Gill
man, 5000.
j. r. Binford and ". T. Bennett. to F.
p. Lierle. lot g. block 8. Brennecke &
Heald's addition, also lots II and l3
block 5, $500.
Wiiiiam II. Gerkkandwife : n III MN
William II. Clarke and wife and Oscar
Gohlke e. Ed H. Schilling and George
f. schilling, lot 10, block is. State Cen
ter 1915.
A. NJ. Austin to A. r. Bratt, 1907
acres in LIE Grand township, $1,000.
". T. flanagan and wife TO r. K
Bennett of Grundy county, lots and Z
block 2, kirby's addition. s1.l00.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-05-07
PERSONAL MENTION

>sesss>>><ss>se
| Mr.. Frank Walker, of State Center,
was in the city on business Monday.
Mr.. John D. Vail left this morning on
a few days business trip thruout north
western Iowa.
| Miss Cecil Gossard returned this
morning from a short visit with State
Center friends.
| Mrs. j. r. Cox. of Belle PLANE, spent
the day in the city with her mother,
Mrs. Chloe Bloomfield
Mr.. O. III. Hole returned this morn
ing from a brief visit in Chicago with
his wife ard daughter
Mr.. NJ r. Beck. Of Cedar Rapids, a
prominent bus manufacturer, was in
the city today looking after business
matters.
Mrs. Charles Giese, Jr.. of Boone,
spent the day in the city as the guest
Of her husbands parents. Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Giesc
Mrs Mary A. Barley of 40 South
First avenue, left Monday evening for
Peru, ILL.,. where she will remain for a
Visit with her son, Mr.. Edward BARLEY.
Mrs. George H. Shelter left Monday
evening for Iowa City. whore she VIII
remain for weeks visit with her sis
tiers. Mesdanies John Lashcck and
Frank Freyder.
Mrs. A. NJ. Wilmington, of plymouth,
III, who has been visiting in the city
three weeks as the guest of her sister.
Mrs. Fred Paterson, and family left
this morning for her home.
Chief Clerk w. f. Hesse, of the Iowa
Central chief engineering department
returned this morning from Chicago.
where he has been for a few days look
ing after company matters.
Mrs u. p. Wilhelm and daughter.
Igerna, returned Monday evening from
Sheffield where they had been for a
few days visit at the home Of Mr.. Will
helms sister. Mrs A. G Whitney.
Mrs. Virginia Hawkins and niece.
Mrs George Smith, OF Abba, who have
been visiting in the city a few days
with the formers brother Mr. Hal
Holsclaw. and family of $40 South
Third street, left Monday evening for
their home.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. p Mead arrived In the
|city Monday evening from Duluth
Mimi. and viii make their future home
in Marshalltown. Mr. Mead, who 10 Il
son of General Foreman c. H. Mead,
of the Iowa Central ear shops comes to
take position in the Office OF Master
Mechanic George ID. Brooke Mr.. Mead
has been in the railroad service for the
past five years in the employ of the ST.
Paul and Duluth and the Northern Pa
Icifie
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-05-07
DIR. Trotter Office with Or. N1ighell.

DIR. Trotter, Office with Or. NIighell.
Val Blatz export is a fine beer for
table use. Sold by Gust Herman.
We never ask more for lace or any
other article than its intrinsic value
Bannatyne & Lay.
If you want your feathers renovated
or your mattresses repaired leave Your
order with ID. Dick, 305 Summit street.
Business men should decorate theft
places of business next Monday. in hon
or of the grand lodge, A O. Y. w. The
lodge colors are red and blue.
The least in quantity and most In
quality describes DeWitt's Little EARLY
Risers. the famous pills for constipa-
ton, and liver complaint. Geo. II. Pow
ers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-05-07

Miss Margaret Marx had a close call
from serious injury and perhaps death
Monday evening while driving. She
was in company with Mr.. John Englert,
Who had a business engagement at
about 80 and stepped from the carr
riage, leaving Miss Marx in charge Of
the horse The young lady thought she
would drive arouid the block while
waiting. and as She was familiar with
the horse anticipated no fears. The
animal. however. became frightened
and started 70 run east on Main. turn
ing the Second avenue corner at a
breakneck speed. Mr.. Englert hap
pened to get thru with his business
sooner than expected and appeared on
the street just as the frightened horse
came tearing down the street. He at
tempted to stop it but was Knocked
down in the endeavor. After the horse
turned Second avenue he sped north.
Miss Marx managing. however, to keep
him in the road and, clear from OBJ
stacles. She turned him in the sand
road leading to Third avenue after sew
eral blocks had been traversed on Sec
ond avenue, and managed to bring him
to standstill near the Third avenue
bridge crossing the Iowa river. Several
who saw the fright OF the animal and
the speed with which he was going. had
no hopes that the young woman would
ever come out OF the danger alive. and a
number followed in another rig to lend
assistance should she be thrown out.
Witnesses to the runaway say 1t was
really miraculous that Miss Marx es-
capped unhurt.