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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23
BALL GAME SATURDAY.

There will be a game OF base ball
Saturday. 2ith, on thelocal ground
between the Wayne and Louisa
clubs. A grand stand wiIl he
erected on the ball grounds, and
ice cream served in the evening to
the visitors and friends in court
house square. Preparations will
be made to entertain aud make the
Wayne boys visit enjoyable. The
Louisa Brass Band and Mandolin
Club have been engaged to furnish
music for the occasion. quite a
lively interest in tho contest is be-
ing manifested and a goodly num-
Der Of spectators will witness the
'Uatnn
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23
CHURCH DEDICATION,

The Sand Hin Christian Church
at Glenwood, Ky, will be dedicat.
ed on Sunday, June Sth. Every
body invited to be present. lnvi-
tutions aIe being sent out through
the surrounding country, but a
general invitation Is also extended
TO all who will come from any.
whore. 81,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23
CordelI Goes To Huntingdon.

W. W. Cordell, special pension
examiner, who was formerly in
charge o. this district has been as
signed to duty in West Virginia,
with headquarters at Huntington.
lie goes there from South Carolina,
where he has becnin the service
for Some time.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
PERSONALS,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,

H. u,bbard. Of Peach Orchard.
was here Monday
+. r. Finn of Gallup. was in
Louisa Tuesday.
VIM. Carey returned Monday
from trip to Mt Sterling.
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M ,a H.. = ~ n Wallace
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DR. NJ u Watson returned a
Mrs liolDrook, ol BIaiho' visited
her oro'hFr' ~ "afln' 'his "eeh'
Miss Matle MOORE oil hlaihe'Wa7
the guest OF Loplsa rclalNeF 'nl7
week
Miles Miller, OF Canal Winches.
ter, Ohio, is visiting his brother G
~ hlller'
Or. Wray and Arch Talbert, Of
Peach Orchard. were in Louisa
Saturday.
Mr.. Henry jenkins aud daugh,
ter have returned from a visit In
Icatlettsburp.
,,,,. I
Blaine, were here this week anC
made a trim to Ashland.
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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23

Mr., aud Mrs, l'oIgcr and little
son went TO Ashland Wednesday
10 remain permanently Little
Worth gave his youthful Louisa
friends a very pleasant party last
Friday afternoon. He was four
years old on that day.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23

r. c. Burns, Jr. of Gatlettsburg,
and Miss Harriet Emma Sheriff,
of Ashland, came down Wednes-
day afternoon aud were married
by Rev. f. w. Ilarrop. The groom
T is a son of Hon. II. c. Burns, and
is engaged in the grocery business,
I-Maysville Ledger.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23

The Kentucky Crude Oil Com
pany's office force at Ashland,seem
to be as busy as ever, Their new
issue Of stock is going rapidly. II
is limited to Juno lst,or to a certain
number OF certificates if exhausted
before that time.-Ashland hide
pendent.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23

Mrs. c. Eastman, OF Catletls-
burg, was called to her reward
Tuesday evening,with her children,
her aged companion, and number
of friends surrounding her, The
deceased was the daughter of Mr.
ard Mrs. David Davis, one OF The
old and prominent families of that
county.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23

Arthur Silcott one Of the mem
beers Of the graduating class Of 1902
has accepted the position at the
Catlettsbure National Bank, made
vacant by the promotion OF Col
bert Cecil.
Mr.. Win Adams former book
keeper at the bank, has accepted
work with Chatneld and McClln
took thus necossitatlhg severa
changes Attic bank,--Catlettsbur
Daily Press.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23

The first term Of L. 5. Court at
ICatIettsburg will convene next
Monday, with Judge Cochran on
the bench.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23
Wanted.

5Oor u good men to work on
log lob ON Huffs Creek. Also II
few contractors with good teams.
VIII pay cash every 30 days.
CARED 4 smith.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23

The membors OF the Baptist
church will have festival in the
court house yard thisevening Fri
day for the ben ,llt OF the church
Ice cream and cake will be served,
The Louisa Brass Band will fur
nish music for the occasion. av'
erybody invited
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23

@. W. Gunuetl Is remodelipg
and eniarging the room formerly
occupied by A. NJ, Hughes drug
storo.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23

Judge James +, Stewart had a
fall last Sunday morning that re-
suited in very painful injury
. Tho large nerve In his hip was
wounded, causing intense pain
Ho has suffered considerably ever
since, but is gradually getting
somewhat better,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23

pr j. D. Bigg- has bought an
Interest In the Louisa Drug Com.
piny dndis in charge q the bust
ness,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23

II you owe subscription to the
NRVs, nuw is a good time TO pay,
Ms you get numbers under our pre-
MUM otIer explained on page Of
this lNsnc.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23

Robert Jordan, fatc.yiIlc, has
boon gfAnted a nension Of $40.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23

Marion Stone, Of this place, step
y d from the platform Of the south
bouud O. 4 b. $. train last Friday
afternoon at Savage branch, and
sustained a bud spraiu Of the right
ankle.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23

Remember that A. NJ Hughes
drug store IS now In the posioiiicc
bulldog, opposite Hotel Bruins
wick.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23

Bollycr Wesley the engineer
who was SO badly injured in the
Big sandy railroad wreck, is now
reported to be ratIonnl, and his
condition Is very hopeful.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23
A crtain Cur for chilblains

Shake into your shoes Allcn's
Foot Ease, powder. 1t cures chill
blains, frostbltes, damp, sweating,
swollen feet. At all druggists and
shoe stores, 25c.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23
TO cuRE 4 conn m ON nAN

Take Laxative Bromo Quininc
Tablets. All druggist refund the
money if it fails to cure. Il. W.
Groves signature Is ON each box.
Doe.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23

There was a row at Brushy few
days rgo, but strange to say, no.
body was killed.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23

Mrs. NJ. a Watson has been III
ofieyor foreevclal,lays but /, now
b,Itor,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23

The premium offer now being
made by the Nfws is worth looking
niter. costs You nolhIng.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23

Just received a new lot Of ladies'
misses and childro0s trimmed halls.
Would Ike for you to call and cN.
anime my line before purchasing.
q. y. MEtK.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23

Dr. Boland viii deliver an ora.
ton 1T the fairview Cemetery
near Fo,t Gay, Friday, May 30, at
Ii o'clock.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23

Rev. II. B. Hewlett, of Louisa
has just closed a series of meet
ings at this place in which the
church has been greatly revived.
From start to finish the church
was filled to its utmost capaci-
ty, aud old men aud women who
had not been in the church be-
fore for ten years were seen in
their decrepitude and fraiIty stag
gering up the quaint old steps of
the church to hear the faithful
man of God disseminate the power
OF the Holy Ghost to his congrega-
ton.
Every sermon was repleto in
words, inspiration and wisdom,
and we do not make the statement
| through any disparagcment for
any other preacher, but there is
no disputing the fact that Brother
Hewlett is one OF the most promis.
ing ministers Of the Westera Vir.
ginia Conference
Brother HIowletthas proved HIM
self to be a great uplifting power
to the people Of Kentucky and
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23

The Louisa Furniture co. has a
good secondhand buggy and set Of
harness, TO sell cheap, on three
mouths time.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23

Mrs, George Garter died at her
home at Trad last Thursday morn
Ing after mn illness Of several
weeks. She was about twenty
years OF ago aud was daughter
Of Row. Copley.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23

There viii be no services at tho
NJ. V, Church Sunday. 'rhepastot
goes to Bath county 10 conduct
Qnnrtcrly mcNllng.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23

John Boynton, an old soldier at
HaverhilL o, opposite Greenup,
pulled off his shoes to enjoy a
wade in the Ohio. He came to a
astep OIL" or hole in which the wat
or was over his head and was
drowned. He leaves four children.
His body was recovered.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23

Calvin Jennings, Buchanan, has
been granted pension ofSS.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23

Conductor c. w, Meyers is just
completing his service of twenty
years on the Big Sandy railroad.
Heknows almost every man, wom-
an and child in this section.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23

Little Helen had gone to church for
the first time, and while there they
sang the well known song, Jesus
Is Calling Today When she
got home her mother asked her
who was there, and she said:"oh
everybody except Jesus, and He
was out calling,n-l.ittle Chronicle
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23

DR.. II. O. Cease now has tho first
OF his patent fire escape In good
working order, and has been maxi
Ing practical demonstrations OF
lis utility. 1t is pronounced the
bon, llre escape that has over beep
invented.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23

Foleys Honey and Tar contains no
opiates and can easily be given TO ehil
dren. y NJ Hughes.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23

The district convention OF the
Woman's Christian Temperance
Union viii be held at Louisa this
year. The date will be ixcd along
In the latter part OF June, About
nIty delegates from other points
are expected to be present.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23

The oil fever has broken out in
Greenup county. The following
persons have formed company
which will be ready for incorpora.
ton in few days;
Or. II. II. Warnock, Willard +.
| Wood and +. Ellsworth Fullerton,
of Groenup, and Joseph Salmons
of Ashland They have secured
the services of some oil experts Of
Pittsburg, and will begin putting
down some test wells in the neal
future. They have secured by
lease over 10000 acres of lands ii
the county.
The Northern oil and Gas Com
pany, an Ashland corporation
| headed by l.r. j. l., Martin, ha
about $500 acres OF fine territor.
leased and expect to begin worI
here within three months.-Cour
Ter Journal,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23

Gampton, KY, May l9.-The
dead body of John Ferguson was
found in Grassy Creek, Morgan
county. 1t is believed he was
seized with an epileptic fit while
fishing and fell into the water and
was drowned.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23


u. h'burseSs, suecVssoi 10 i'' . u
ley " burgess niaue eeho'"l as
slghmeht al " aS ue' W. d. iaNoi
OF MS creuitors, AsSc'S Fio'VVo ~
ABOUT So'VoO'
& Z *
Hon. Judge W. llppe't aSed
sixty years foltor OF the Point !
Pleasant W. LEICESTER Tor =.
quafterot 4 century Is ue'a lie
had hela many positions o' trust
IN the state
q < :
a meeting OF w es' virginia
miners ana operators mas peeh call-
ed for Huntington Today Al TINS
meeting II VIII Pe. determined
whether there VIII be a general
sti'le ia West ' lrginia'
u 2
The snb-stalion Of the Camden
Interstate Railway recently de-,
troyeh by fire IN Cercdo, VIII not
is understood, berebuilt at that
point. The station viii be so To-
Gated that in the event Of fire in
other buildings IN the future, II
will not communicate to the sub
station. Both Kellogg and hehova
ARE spoken Of as the site for the
new location, either town being
appropriate as neither is bur dened
with an overflow Of buildings.
X .
John Craig, the four-year-old
child Of Mr.. ana Mrs. VIM. Craig.
of Kenova, died from very unusual
causes.
For several DAYS little John had
been running about In the fields
with number Of other tots. who
hind been making practice of eat.
ling sour glass when they found il
growing. It !. supposed ,I.,,. By the
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23

The case of Mrs. Minnie Clark,
Admx,, against the ca o. Rail
way in the Boyd Circuit Court
gives Mrs. Clark $1,000 for the loss
OF her husband, who was killed by
a train in Ashland.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23
6 MA,.4~

Tsis signature is on every box OF the genuine
Laxative BrOmO.Quinine Tablets
the remedy that cures cold in one day
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23

Stops The Cough aud Works off the Cold,
Laxative Bromo.Quinine Tablets
cure a cold in one day. No Cure, DC
PAY Price % cents.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23

At Pineville the jury in the case
Of Noah Reynolds, for the killing
OF VIM. Wright in Letcher county
returned verdict, giving him
a life sentence. He was a young
school teacher who had by his own
exertions secured an education
but unfortunately became involv-
ed in a feud.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23

Samuel Finley, Pilgrim, Martin
County, has been granted a pen
sion Of SD per month.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23

Balaam Phillips Of Greenup, has
Just buried his sixth wife, He is
also very low with complication
of diseases and will not recover.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23

Several oil companies in the Rag
land field Of Bath county have sued
the landowners for breach of con-
tract in their leases. The land
owners claim that the leases have
expired.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23

Henry Shute, who was express
agent at Ashland for many years,
because insane few months ago,
and his death occurred Wednes-
day at his home.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23

Rev. w. /. Holmes, the new
pastor Of the NJ. Z. Church, South,
reached hero today, to enter upon
his labOrs for the remainder of the
conference year.-Ca tlettsburg
prass
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23

Hon. Judge W. Tippett, aged
sixty years, editor OF the Point
Pleasant w. Va, Register for =
quarterof Il century is dead He
bad held many positions of trust
in the State.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23

Henry Tackett of Olive Hill in
his examining trial at Gray son
was acquitted of killing Robert
Hicks on May 10.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23

A meeting Of West Virginia
miners and operators has been call
ed for Huntington today. AT this
meeting it will be determined
whether there will be a general
stliko IN West Virginia.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23

Z. $. Williams, OF Paintsville, has
been reelected principal of the
Springville school.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23
ELECTED PRINCIPAL.

Miss Annie NJ. Davidson has
been unanimously elected princi.
pal OF tho Russell Graded schools
for the fifth successive term. Miss
Sophia Kitchen was reelected
teacher in the intermediate depart
ment and Mrs. Mae Stewart in the
Primary department. The term Is
not to be less than seven months
-Greenup Democrat
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23

g. R.Burgoss, succcssorto Brom.
ley d Burgess, made a genera as,
signment at Wayne, w. Va, favor
OF his creditors, Assets $4,000 Ill
abilities about $4,000.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
:Just Across the Ri3ef;
) Ia West Virginia. /,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Miss Kathryn IIonshell, of
Huntington; and Mr.. Charles Gen
try, of Gallipolis, will be married
at Trinity Church, Huntington,
June the fourth.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-05-23
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Samuel Finley, Pilgrim, Martin
sion - 80 nor month
RaIaam PbiIlips Of Greenup. has
inst buriod his sixth wife. He is
also varv low with a complication
ofdisoasos and viii NOT recover
land field Of Bath county have sued
the landowners for breach of con-
tract in their leases. The land |
owners claim that the leases lIaveI
expired.
pastor Of the NJ. +. Church, south,
reached hero today, to enter upon
his labOrS for the remainder of the
conference year-Ca tlettsburg
Press.
icy. d. = Ahe'S, iel' '"'s 'ho'
urday and SUNDAY services. To.
morrow he has Al candidates to
baptizc at his charge three miles
frnm south Point.-Catlettsburg
Press
The case of Mrs. Minnie Clark,
Admx. against the csc. Rail-
w." a.. r,a.,, 10 oon ,or tbo loss
80 -, .,I,a ~, .,,,,1 Nv
y - =, ,.,,,,,1
49,
eamnton XIV, MAY lg.-The
do.d hodv Of John Ferguson was
found in Grassy Creek. Morgan
coonty 1t is believed he was
asbing and fell into the water and
was drowned.
John Boynton, an ola soldier al
Haverhill w opposite ureehup
pulled off his shoes to ENJOY q
wade in the Ohio lie came to a
"step oil" or mole IN Whieh 'hc wac
,.,,,,oa uoloaves four children,
,I,s hnds was recovered.
r.. C. Burns, Jr., of Gatlettsburg
e and Miss HARRIET Emma Sheriff
o nf Ashland. came down Wednes
dav afternoon aud were married
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prisoners who have escaped the mas
sacre"
The sound OF his native language
surprised the captain so much that he
screamed a command In the same
tongue, his voice high pitched from ex-
element and overexertion. The sol
diers understood his meaning. IL not
the words, and they advanced without
llring. Darrell and Ilevskl were sur
rounded by half savage crew. drunk
with the fumes OF blood, but the fat
little German was a soldier through
and through. and he had his men well
In hand.
Were safe IS q church. whispered
Darrell TO Keyski, and taen, address
Ing the captain, in German
Il was a prisoner here and was saved
By this man, who is friend OF Mot
man Khan, though he was forced to
don Russian uniform"
The captain hesitated for the space
OF about two seconds-longer than any
minutes that Darrell ever remembered
to have passed.
spare them said the captain. and
then TO Darrell Point out this prison.
Lead me there
Darrell waved his hand in the direc-
ton Of the building, and the party ad-
vanced
Does Motman Khan command in
person" Darrell asked as he ran on by
the officers side.
The audacity OF the question gained
an answer for II.
"He has gone on TO Vladikaukas,"
said the officer, prince Kilziar com,
mands"
II am known to him" said Darrell
Il aided a friend Of his in Paris. He
will reward you for sparing me-"
you shall be brought before him
when this business is over" painted the
weary German.
Another party Of soldiers had by this
time invaded the prison, and the struc.
ture resounded with yells OF rage as
the evidences of the massacre were dis
covered. Kevskl shook with terror, be-
lieving that the slaughter of the pris-
oners meant death to every one wear
ing the uniform Of Russia In that city.
Nevertheless throughout the wild scene
that followed the officer to whom they
had surrendered succeeded IN protect
ing them, and eventually they were
lodged under guard in a room OF the
military barracks where were gathered
about fifty other prisoners who by va
riOuS kinds of good fortune had es-
capped the sword.
AT 9 o'clock that evening Darrell and
Kevski were summoned before Prince
Kllziar. who had established headquar-
tiers in the house that had been occu-
pied by the Russian military command
er whose dead body lay at that moment
on a bench under the stone portico.
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at is the makazine under the east
wallF' cried Ifeyski. "a shell has
blown 1t up. There must be ruin as a
result OF IT,"
Even the officers had turned their
backs upon the enemy. They were
staring across the city A horseman
came dashing across the open space.
He yelled like maniac, addressing the
colonel commanding In that quarter.
Then a shell came grooming over the
housetops II struck the earth almost
under the boots of the horse that bore
the messenger, and they vanished. man
and beast, IN fash OF flame and a
cloud of SAND. through which Darrell
dimly saw the colonel, who stood upon
the edge Of the wall, reeling and with
his hands clutching his breast. A cap
tain, springing forward. clasped his
superior In his arms. then lost his own
balance, and they both fell headlong TO
the ground where they lay still.
1t was one OF those incidents that
have the seeds ff panic in them. Men
cried out with meaningless words, and
In the midst Of the uproar officers could
be heard shouting orders that were
mostly curses A shout arose;
"Our own men. The city Is takenw
And Darrell saw struggling mass
Of soldiers In the Russian uniform re-
treating In the narrow streets. Then,
with a scurrying as Of rats, the force
upon that part OF the defenses scat
tered each man for himself.
1T is over" gasped Keyski, turning
a pallid face toward Darrell.
''Not for us. answered the Amer
lean. I'VE are all right"
Every soldier will be butcheredr
cried Kevski
IL am a prisoner" said Darrell.
"Just let me strip of this uniform.
Now then. Wen get back to our dun
geon, and I'll look out for you
They dropped off the wall and ran
along beside It. The prison was not
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-03-29

more than 300 yards distant, but be.
fore they reached it a force OF Cir
cassians surged out OF the street OPEN
Ing on the esplanade, and a dozen or
more OF them fired a ragged vollcy, but
the shots were all high
Darrell halted Instantly facing this
little force. bis hands dung up. His
first glance centercd upon their officer.
a rotund fellow, Enthusiastically Ger
man. Darrell was naturally unac-
quainted with the uniforms Of the Cir
cassian revolutionary army, but this
plump little mercenary looked as II he
might have the rank OF captain There
was a red band around his cap, and
It seemed pale In contrast with his
face.
The smallest part Of a second suf-
decd for those observations.
"Frlends- yel!aa narrell IN German.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-03-29

NOWtt hito hbtHN NVttottH
In more peril than yourself show
you a way Of escape, where VIII yor
goT
ITO Motman Khan, al Yladlkaukas
answered Darrell
All cried Eorna. $50 | supposed
BE my friend with Him lnecd one"
"What DO YOU meang
"Kilzlar ilnds me ia the way as he
found you
II IN DIS wnyfr
"He loves Vera Shevaloff
Gle" cried Darrell THAT scoun.
drel!g
even he answered Korna. 1T
is strange world But we have no
time for words Come.
He led the way out Of the cellar into
the court.
"where are the guardsYe asked Oar.
rell. amazed
"They have gone to report you dead
and buried" answered Korna. II
made them my friends"
"But Varnek. who received the order
for the execution
''Is also my friend. It was a rare
chance. for have not many. lie will
report to Kilziar that you were killed
while attempting 20 escape"
They were hurrylng along a dark
street, at the end Of which Darrell
could make out dimly In the light OF
the rising moon an open space, with
the city wall beyond. They crossed