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Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-29
DEMOCRATS HAVE PAPER NOW
Des Moines Tribune Taken in Charge
by the Bourbons.
BRYAN MAKES PLATFORM SPEECH
Promises Tariff Revision to IOwRns-
senator HeRIy of Fort Dodge Is
Candidate for Supreme
Judge,
From a staff correspondent

VI YIN II oldil NoiItspOihtiA'p
DIES MONIES, Ia, July &.-(Special.)-
For the first time in several campaigns
the democrats of Iowa again have a daily
newspaper published at the capital of the
state. The Des Moines Tribune was Tues
day taken over by George Rinehart, George
Huffman and others of their friends. The
first thing they did when they took charge
this morning was to hang a big Autograph
Of Bryan in the front window. The name
Of the paper will remain unchanged. the
down its past.
c. D. HELEN, who started the Tribune
about a year ago, today severed all rela-
tons to the paper. George Rinehart is
the new editor and George Huffman bust
ness manager. The DemOcrat-Chronicle,
a weekly paper owned by Rinehart, is con-
solldated with the new paper, The paper
will continue to be published on the East
side.
Must Drop Lu~ncheOnetteE.
1t is claimed that many drug stores Of
Iowa are violating the state law by serv-
ing uncheonettcs The state law pro-
vtdes that applicants for permits TO sell
liquor must make affidavit that they are
not keepers of eating houses, restaurants,
hotels or the like. On this ground It is
claimed that serving victuals and main
tanning lunch counters Is a violation of the
state law,
Japanese spies.
Two japanese spies watched the maneu-
vers OF the Fifty-siXth regiment of the
Iowa National Guard at Spirit LAX last
week. Officials OF the guard are in Dcs
Moines today and say that two japanese
were at Spirit Lake during the eight days
camp and watched the maneuvers Of the
guardsmen.
Authorized Insurance Company.
Auditor OF State b. F. Carroll today
authorized the Massachusetts Mutual Life
Insurance company Of Springfield, Massa
chusetts, to do business in Iowa. Robert
and ~Stanhope Fleming will be the state
agents OF the company.
Cement Exhibit.
A full and complete exhibit OF cement
and cement machinery and all the ways
OF using cement Is to be made At the
Iowa state fair the last week Of August.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-29
Modern WOOdmen suit.

Advertise in The Bee; # goes into the
homes Of the best people.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-29

Hammock Time.
y off our entire stock of hammocks
Petersen q Schoening Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-29
NOT DEAD, ONLY MARRI

Photograph frame sale. Very special
Alexander, 1888 B'way.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-29

Use lee want ads to boost your business
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-29

Last year there was a small exhibit. This
year the exhibit will be large and very
comprehensive, and 1t is claimed VIII be-
one of the best features of the state fair,
because Of the fact that cement is fast
becoming popular as a building material.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-29
Japanese Spies.
Authorized Insurance Company.
Cement Exhibit.

A full and complete exhibit OF cement
and cement machinery and all the ways
OF using cement Is to be made at the
Iowa state fair the last week Of August.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-29
water Works InvestigatIon.

Five transfers. total...................S
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-29

on for wall paper is right
gick figure with you. 2ll
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-29
Killed.
ReauIsItion OH Nebraska.

A requisition on the governor of Ne
was issued today by Governor A,
b. Cummins for one "Rcddy'' Gray, who
Is under arrest at Columbus. Nebraska,
is wanted at Missouri Valley, Iowa.
for an alleged assault on a girl.
Evening journal., 1908-07-17
FIX SALARIES OF SMYRNA
SCHOOL TEACHERS

SMYRNA, July 17.-At a meeting OF
the Board Of Education Of the Smyrna
Public Schools Supervising Principal j.
P. Burdette, Principal E. L. Pontz and
all the teachers were reelected except
Miss Emily Spruance who has been elect
ed a teacher Of the primary grade Of the
Clayton Public Schools at a salary Of
$3.50 per year. She is succeeded in
Smyrna by Miss Julia Griffith. daugh-
ter Of Mrs. Ella Griffith Of this town.
For several years she has been doing kim
dergarten work in Pennsylvania and CAL
ifornia and comes highly recommended.
Miss Spruance takes one Of the depart
ments at Clayton at a raise Of 500 year
over what she had been receiving in
Smyrna. After electing the teachers the
Board on motion raised the salaries OF
the women teachers IS per month. Miss
Elizabeth Parott sill receive $3.50 per year,
and Miss Emma Hough, Miss Anna Beck
EFT. Miss Elizabeth Mcdowell, Miss Bessie
Middleton, Miss Annie Middleton and
Miss Julia Griffith will receive s4O0 per
year. Supervising Principal Burdette's sail
airy which last year was $l,2oO was fixed
at 81, 900. Principal Pontz's salary remains
the same.
Evening journal., 1908-07-17
DR.. CLIFTON AWAITING
HIS COMMISSION

SMYRNA, Del. July 17.-Dr. A. Lee
Clifton, son of Dr. and Mrs. ]. w. Cliff
ton OF this town. is receiving the con-
gratulations Of his friends over his sue
cess in passing rigid examination for
an assistant surgeon in the Navy. DR..
Clifton spent a week in Washington and
was one Of three out Of a class Of eleven
who passed. He is now awaiting his COM
mission from President Roosevelt 1t is
probable he will be sent to the Naval
Hospital at Portsmouth for the sum
mer after which he will go TO the Naval
Hospital at washington. He will prob
ably be sent to sea next spring.
Evening journal., 1908-07-17
SERVANT CAN TRAVEL
ON A FAMILY" PASS

WASHINGTON. July 17-That house
hold servant when travelling with a mem
Der OF the family entitled 10 a pass is
lawfully included within the term fam
ny," as used in the act TO regulate COM
merce, is one Of several interesting con-
ference ruling made public by the Inter
state Commerce Commission.
In stil another decision the Commits
sion holds that misrouting carrier may
be authorized to make a refund on ac-
count Of its error in misrouting a ship
ment and that the carrier which partici-
pated in the transportation without a
lawful tariff APPLICABLE thereto, should
be dealt with through the department Of
prosecutions"
Evening journal., 1908-07-17
Social and
Personal

Miss Helen Windle spent the week.
end with her parents at New London.
Mrs. Fred Perry has returned from
a visit to Strickersville.
Mrs. E. A. Gillespie and children, OF
Nottingham. have been visiting rela-
tives here.
Miss Laura Sheldon has returned 70
Liberty Grove after spending some
time with friends in this city.
Mrs. Annie Stevens IS the guest OF
friends at Liberty Grove.
Mrs. Granville Hopes and sons are
being entertained by friends at Blake
Mr. and Mrs. James Allan Wildn-
son are spending a few days with
friends at East Nottingham.
Miss Sara b. Sudler was a visitor in
this city yesterday. enroute from a
visit to Baltimore and Gettysburg, TO
her home in Bridgeville.
Maurice Kellholtz is visiting his sis
ter, Mrs. John Hines, OF Colora-
Walter Richardson was a recent visi-
tor at Colora.
Miss Elizabeth Daverin and James
Mclaughlin of Barnsley, have been vis-
iting local friends.
Mrs. Weyle. of this city. is the guest
of friends at Russellvllle.
Edward Johnson spent last Sunday
with friends at Port Deposit.
Misses Grace Parkinson and Emily
Harder spent yesterday with friends at
Pennsgrove.
Miss Marian Davis has returned from
a visit to friends at Ridley Park.
Miss Bella Pedlow, OF Upland, visited
friends in this city on Tuesday even
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. william Hance and
daughter, Miss Freda. have been the
guests of friends at Booths Corner
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Wickershom
went to West Chester yesterday in
their automobile
Miss Henrietta Prettyman, Of this
city is spending several days with Phil
adelphia friends.
Harry Thiel o. this city. is spend
ing his vacation with relatives in Har-
rington.
Miss Dorothy Purnell OF Philadelphia.
is visiting relatives in this city.
Miss Gertrude Brown Of this city, is
spending her vaaction at Atlantic City.
Miss Brown expects to be away until
the middle Of September.
Dr. II. w. Briggs has returned from
a two weeks vacation at the seashore.
Miss NJ. Elsie Yarnall. Of No. SIS
jackson street, is accompanying a
party of young folk from Swarthmore
Pa. on a camping trip in the mount
aims.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. L. Hallowell and
family have gone to the mountains OF
Maryland on a vacation.
Evening journal., 1908-07-17
Yachts launch Wrecked.

General T. Coleman DUPONT and his
family arrived here yesterday with his
family on his yacht Tech from their
home. on the Chesapeake Bay. On the
way to this city a naptha launch worth
s2500 was destroyed. At Black Island
in the Wye river, so miles south 'of
Betterton, Md. The launch was caught
in the draw of the bridge there and
smashed like an egg Asbell.
Evening journal., 1908-07-17
run Sinks h Salem Cove.

The tug westwood from Philadelphia
for Salem, N. j., sank in Salem Cove
on Wednesday night She was driven
out of her course by a squall and had
two scows in tow at the time. The
scows were driven ashore near Elsen-
borough Point, where they stil re-
main hard and fast on the shore. The
tug was built in 1854 and was owned
by the Henry A. Hitner Sons Company
Of this city.
Evening journal., 1908-07-17
Want improvements Made BY City

City Councilman John ]. McGovern,
of the Eleventh ward attended a meet
ing Of the residents of that ward on
Wednesday evening when he pledged
his support in whatever steps they
might take for the betterment of the
conditions in that section Of the city.
The residents desire better police
and fire protection. There are several
other improvements also that the resi-
dents believe should be made by the
city.
Evening journal., 1908-07-17
Legion to Have Sports.

The National Protective Association
will hold its annual field day sports
at Brandywine Springs on July 50. The
card includes events OF all kinds and
many entries arc being received. IN
addition to sporting events there VIII
be dancing.
James c. O'Neil has been elected
supervisor for the legion in Delaware.
Evening journal., 1908-07-17
Funeral of Mrs. w. R. Williamson

Mrs. W. R. Williamson, wife Of Will
liam r. Williamson, Of Ocean City, N.
j., and a former Wilmingtonian, was
buried at Bloomfield, N. j., today. Her
husband was at one time city editor
of a local newspaper and later man
.ager of the Opera House
Evening journal., 1908-07-17

Since the fan OF 1906 no bacon. pork or
fatback from the United States have been
allowed in Germany. and for SIX years
the importation OF canned meats into
Germany has been forbidden by law.
Evening journal., 1908-07-17
LADIES' AND MISSES SUITS

arc spending a week along the Brandy
wine creek at Chadd's Ford. Mr.. Jack
son takes a party Of boys on an outing
every year They are enjoying them
selves immensely.
Evening journal., 1908-07-17
Lawn Feta . suooan..

The lawn fete held at Lore's Lane
last night. under the auspices Of the
Epworth League of Mt. Pleasant M.
K. Church. was such a success that IL
will be repeated tonight
Evening journal., 1908-07-17
Hastinas-Deats.

George w. Hastings. Jr.. and Miss
Ethel NJ Deats. both Of New Castle,
were married here yesterday afternoon
by the Rev. IL. A. G. Westerfeld.
Evening journal., 1908-07-17
Pastor Entertains Brothsrhood.

The Rv Charles A. Hin entertained
the members OF ST. Paurs Brother
hood at the parsonage last evening. A
delightful evening was spent.
Evening journal., 1908-07-17

signals on the p. b. and W. r. r.. IL
observing his twenty-seventh year OF
service with the company.
Evening journal., 1908-07-17

The lightning" Fruit Jar.
Your fruit is safe in II. Rows. 41s
King ST.
Evening journal., 1908-07-17

Pastor and Boys are Camping.
The Rev. r. L. jackson and fourteen
boys Of Hanover Presbyterian Church,
Evening journal., 1908-07-17
On Launch Ridn-

Mr.. and Mrs. 3. II. Zebley took a
company Of friends 70 Trenton Beacn
in the launch Cadet yesterday. The
party included: Mr.. ana Mrs. Zebley,
Mr. and Mrs. James Littell, Mrs.
GeoKge B. Startling. Mrs. Isaac Wallace.
Miss Grace Littell. Miss Sara Sterling.
Miss Mollie Sterling, Thomas c. zebley.
Thomas L. zebley. Captain James Brit
tingham, James b. Zebley, Leon Klund.
-O-
With Railroad 27 Years.
Evening journal., 1908-07-17

With Railroad 27 Years.
Wnford L. Smith. supervisor OF
Evening journal., 1908-07-17

Mostly at your own price we would rather sci
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-01
ASK FOR TROOPS TO
CAPTURE DESPERADOES
Omitted Press Leased Wire.

Richmond. Va, Oct. 1.-sherin
Williams, OF Buckingham county,
started today at the head of a posse
of 100 men In an effort to capture a
band of desperadoes who killed N.
NJ. Gregory, a prominent citizen of
Buckingham county, last Saturday
and have held the officers at bay
near Aryona ever since.
An appeal was sent TO the COVER
nor for troops. after a sharp fight be-
tween officers and the outlaws last
night, in which a number of shots
were exchanged, but, so far as is
known, no one was hurt.
The outlaws are led by two men
named Thomas and Zimmerman.
who are known 10 be desperate char
acters. Reports received here say
that Gregory was shot down in cold
blood
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-01

Bros. hon farm, where he spent the
picking season. He says the excel
lent crop in this yard was harvested
In good shape.
w. W. Skinner was a passenger on
the morning local for Portland on
business.
H. II. Davis and family have gone
to Portland TO visit with Mr.. Dayiq'
family for "A week.
George Harrington. OF Albany, ar
rived this morning to transact busi-
Mrs. NJ. l.. Simmons left for Port
land yesterday afternoon 20 visit her
daughter. Mrs. John Larsen, for a
few weeks.
l.. G.. Hunter. of Seattle, Is in the
city on business. Mr.. Hunter has
extensive interests in timber lands
near Drain. ore.
Miss Josephine Wallace returned
TO her home In Portland Tuesday,
after spending few days with
friends and relatives here.
Ill. G. Hurlbert, of Woodburn. was
I'm the city this morning looking af-
ter business matters and shaking
hands with old friends.
Miss Mamie Foster has returned
to her home, In this city after a
three weeks visit with friends I'm
Roseburg and Cottage Grove.
A wash board and tub associated
with plenty OF water are excellent
appliances for physical development
II you have the nerve TO suggest IL
TO your wife.
Mr. Mccoy. who has charge OF the
convicts NJ the fair grounds. left on
a two-weeks' vacation 10 his farm
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-01

near Mehama, whore he will gather
his apple crop.
Miss Florence Harper went TO Port
land today TO visit with friends for a
short time.
Patty Hill, of Stayton. Is in the
city trying 10 find house TO rent,
but so far has been unsuccessful. He
wishes TO return to Salem TO make
him home In the future with his fam
lily.
NJ. o. Mccoy, OF Rockford, was In
the city yesterday, having arrived
here just In time TO attend the funer-
al OF his brother. j. r. Mccoy. Mr..
o. Mccoy is said TO have been the
founder OF the G. A. II.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-01
Rohbcrts steal Watch

Robbers entered the home Of Rev
w. n. Blodgett, at the corner Of LS'
erty and Lincoln streets, yestefdil
afternoon and stole a S25 gold Sa'sA
belonging to Mrs. Blodgett. The maj,
ter is In the hands OF the police aai
Il Is believed the cllprits, who X
thought are known, will soon be aP
pretended.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-01

hero In stopping team which had
started TO run away down CONNER
cial street near State. Despite the
warnings OF bystanders, Doe" grab
bed the horses by their bits aud
brought them To stop. The vehicle,
Hight wagon, was filled with fruit.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-01
New Commission

Governor Chamberlain this mora
ing appointed the following 10 act
as geographic commission OF ore
gon, Professor J. r. Horner, of the
oregon Agricultural College: Prof.
JOS Schaefer. OF the University OF
Oregon. aud Win c. Steel. of Port
land. They are 10 cooperate with
the United States geographic board.
aud select names for lakes
streams. valleys and mountains of
Oregon. 20 prevent the using OF tn
appropriate names and 10 use
names that will perpetuate the Indi-
an and early pioneer names.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-01
To the Pnhllc-

III. G, Meyer. a resident OF the eitv
OF Salem for the past 20 years will
open an Office and engage in business
OF real estate. az l62 Commercial
street, room 1. upstairs In what Is
known as the Statesman building.
Parties having property TO sell. as
we'll as those Intending purchasing
will please call "My motto will be
Honest dealings TO all. q" Soliciting
a share OF your patronage. Respect
fully, H. G., Meyer. l0-I-et
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-01
o O % o O O q o O O
PERSONAL MENTION
D And Movements OF Salem q
D People. O
D q q o q q q q O o O o

o q q q q q % q O o O q
w. w. Fawk Is attending to bust
ness matters In Eugene.
II. p, Lang has left for Seattle TO
transact business for a week.
Mrs. Hockett Is visiting with
friends in Eugene for a fe wdays.
j. y, Shannon was In Eugene look
ing after business matters yesterday.
Attorney j. A. Carson was trans
acting business in Woodburn Tues
day.
j. Hoffman and family have re-
turned from pleasant trip in Cali
fornia.
ness for a few DAYS and visit friends.
Arthur GeOwan returned to Port
land yesterday after looking after
business interests here for short
time.
Il, Il, Gillian. the popular livery
man, has returned from the Horst
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-01
DIED.

KEMENO.-At his home in le,
Park, William F. kemeno, sse'
81 years, 4 months and three dA'A
at l1:24 last night.
A widow and three sons 10 NV
kins, Mich, and one In Salem wi
vive him.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-01
Express Company Answers

WelIs-Fargo, through their attor-
news, Snow a McCamant, of Port
land, flied their reply TO the COM
plant of h. r. Jones, OF Independ-
ence, who claimed he had been
charged illegal rates. The com
pany AYERS the charge Is false, and
asks the Railroad Commission To DIS
miss the same.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-01
Cleaning Fair Grounds

ConNiets are at work cleaning up
the rubbish left by the recent camp
ers at the state fair gronnds. A part
of their work will be pulling up some
6OO0 stakes used for the tents.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-01
Railway To Improve

The Portland Railway, Light &
Power Company's plans for exten-
sions and improvements seem as
sured by the purchase OF tract OF
land adjoining the present site for
$14O0.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-01
salem Hunters Ont--

a large number of Salem sn0rt9
viii leave for the different hunting
Nnnd og Nr'ep county today and
tomorrow. The season opened this
morning. and there have been 1t29
hunters licenses issued since the flrst
OF the year.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-01
Fine New Home

A. @. Brown. the contractor, has
Just finished a fine new 7-room house
for T, r. Townsend. out near the c.
II. Lansing place. 929-ims
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-01
nelInauencr Soc Ad,ertlsed-

No advertisement of delinquency
Is necessary under the new tax law
which becomes active October 6. The
sherlf's office 4 looking for a rush
OF work In consequence.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-01
Bicycle Thief Caught

James l.. Lowery. who Is wanted
for stealing a bicycle from In front
of the Willamette Sanltarium, has
been taken by the Portland police,
and Sheriff Minto went after him this
morning.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-01
RenansIed a. jail

ed, Sweeny. who stole a bolt of |
cloth from Stockton's store. has been |
remanded, by Judge Bushy, 20 Jail. !
In default OF bail until his trial
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-01
snlem Helrhts I.lne-

The running OF street cars 10 Sa-
lem Heights has been placed before
the executive board OF the Portland
Railway, Light a Power Company,
hut. according To local officials, the
oateome Is In doubt
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-01
NormnI Regents, Mectlng-

A meeting of the regents OF the
state normal schools has been called
by Governor Chamberlain, TO take
place on October 10.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-01
schesluIe fur View Iark-

The people OF Yew Park win be
furnished with Terminate schedule.
declares Manager Page of the local
street car company. They will also
be given "A waiting room.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-01
Pickpockets Held

Frank Fallain and Ed. MoIntire
are suspected OF being plckpockets,
and are being held by Acting Record
or Elgin for further developments.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-01
Marriage I.icenses--

Marriage licenses have been grant
ed as follows; Lee $. Hyde aud Miss
Edna Bridges, both OF salem VIII
liam +. Massey, OF Brooks. and Miss
Ollie Wilson. of Salem.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-01
NInItnomnh TnNcs Pnid--

Multnomah county made a partial
payment Of taxes, amounting to $30.-
l45, to the state treasurer yester-
day.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-01
James Eds'I
RUTHERFORD

RUTHERFORD. -- James "A
Rutherford, aged II yea,, !.
months and 26 days, al 'ns >"
lem Hospital. -. pl,.
The funeral cortege will leass ~ :
don's undertaking parlors a. "a
Friday, and the services VIII ", " v,.
at the Hunsacker cemetery n''' -
rion.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-01

Stops Runaway
doe" Hamilton, well-known
about town. this morning played the
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-01
No One in Jail

Chief Gibson held house cleaning
this morning, and emptied his jail
of all occupants. the first time since
the opening OF the state fair.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-01
City News|

Weather Forecast-
showers tonight or Friday; cooler
tonight.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-01
IlnY While

They are cheap. Leg OF mutton.
12i5c. at Farrington's, the State
street grocer and marketman.
The Washington times., 1908-08-16
CHAPTER Y (Cont'd).

Something seemed to drive him for
ward through the wood without rest or
storpaee. lie would gladly have sat
down and rested his limbs, which were
now beginning TO feel faugued aIIeI
his long tramp. but whenever no
thought OF doing so feeling OF lear
urged him onward
Now and then he fancied that ne
heard voices. then the cracking OF
tv-ig caused his heart 10 bound WIN "
Wild fear that pursuers were OF ms
track. His eyes naturally turned rlshI
and left. seeking tor sight Of danger
and he himself began TO feel IKE a
hunted thing. though he told hiIilSelI
over and over again that the fear va" 's,5
AN imagination aud not real But sun
he went onward.
He suddenly paused on finding MIN
seIf on the edge nf die wood and near
ing voices outside Advancing eau
tioysIv. he looked out from the last
fringe Of trees and saw tnat ne was
near RickIeigh bridge and that the
voices were those Of some country folN
going TO their work.
The Washington times., 1908-08-16

the slope by the burning hut. and
had a full view of the fugitive as
he ran.
Vassall turned and saw them, anu
his heart almost burst with rage and
fear. He ran on. cuTsing them and
himself, and his folly IN delaying his
flight even TO get rid Of the prison
clothes, and while he ran HIS pursuers
forced him Into their net.
II seemed TO him at last that All
was blood about him. There was
blood in hts eyes and mouth. blood In
the sky and O. ,he earth. His breath
came and went in fierce sobs; his
heart beat like a hammer; some dead
weight pressed itself remorselcssly
upon his brain: MS tongue thrust il
self through his baked lips.
But he struggled on and on. he
knew that he was running into a V
with enemies riding along its lines
and enemies forcing hiTa down its een-
ter, and the rage in his heart grew
fierce as no recognized that he had
no chance-it was all over.
But ne would try one more burst
for freedom. IN front OF ham the
ground rose sharply to a pile OF
rocks II ne could gain those he might
find some hole wherein TO burrOW un-
al night had fallen and escape was
easier.