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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-12-05
william Jennings Bryan at His Best.

William Jennings Bryan at His Best.
The public sees William Jennings
Bryan at his best when, with the sim
pie, forceful and convincing eloquence
which can come only Of genuine faith,
he stands on the platform as a cham
pion of religion.
1t requires no tricks of the trained
orator or spellbinder to carry convic
ton when the speaker Is in earnest
and has abiding confidence in what
he says. Mr.. Bryan is free of artifi
ciality when he talks On religious sub
iects. =
There can be no mistaking the i'm
preston Mr.. Bryan creates when he
lifts his voice in defense OF the Bible
and it's teachings. His words are an
inspiration to every man of religious
tendencies and his reasoning appeals
to all who seek support for belief in
the deity and the justice of a merciful
Father. Religion, since the days OF
the Christian martyrs, has known no
more f~orceful, earnest advocate. 1t
would not be difficult to imagine Will
liam Jennings Bryan as a man willing
to die for his religion, although he
has gained a reputation for fckleness
in dealing with politics.
Someone has remarked that the pull.
pit lost a great preacher when Bryan
became a politician. Literally, this Is
true. But religion has claimed him for
her own and as a platform lecturer
she employs him with effect. Perhaps
It Is because Mr.. Bryan realizes that
he Is at his best when delivering his
prince of Peace" that he so frequent
d " offers this lecture; 1t Is probable
however, that the choice is due to re
! ligious impulses which are natural
and which do not take into account
I the impression he is likely to create.
One thing is certain. Long attel
4 William Jennings Bryan's politica
mistakes are forgotten, and the worlt
q has ceased to concern itself with gov
n ernmentar theories he has promul
gated or opposed, he will be remem
bered as a spiritual teacher who abb
aided the cause OF Christianity.-lll
nois State Journal Republican,.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-12-05
BANK AND BARBER SHOP
BURN AT WEATHERFoRD
1snecial to The Bryan Eagle.l

W~eatherford, Texas, Dec. 5.-Ffre
Sunday caused a loss of $4,000 in the
business section. The First State bank
and King & Dyer's barber shop were
totally destroyed. The building was
valued at $4,000, and the bank valued
its fixtures at $4,000.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-12-05
+, W sArrs
80 ssrArE ~

DfAt tsTE e NotN
Three lots, east front, and six-room
residence, with two halls, bathroom
and three galleries, electric lights, six
bvdrants and brick c~istern, servants
house and barn; all improvements in
arst.class repair; garden and several
large shade trees. Price, 100000.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-12-05
For Sale
The following property:

40 acres between |. g.. G. N. and
Fl. & f. c. tracks, one mile
from city limits, as good produc-
ton upland as there is in the county,
every foot tilable and a new county
road in prospect bordering on north
side. As | Just bought another place,
1.-THE Knowls farm) | do not need
this. North line intersects the road
going west to River. A good crop
raised on it this year.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-09-01

"Wha:T"
81 almost kissed you, Lorraine. I
swear 1t was hard to keep from It.
Tint would have spoiled everything"
Eyes. It would" she agreed quickly.
"Tm not going to kiss you until you
have told me you love Vos Engo"
81 don't understand" she cried,
drawing back and looking UP into his
face with bewildercd eyes.
because then I'll be sure that you
love me-
BE sensible, Truxton."
"I'l know that you promised to love
him If he'd save me. It's as clear as
day to me. You did tell him you'd
marry him If he got me to place Of
safety"
NO. I refused to marry him If lie
did not save you. Oh Truxton. am
so miserable What Is to become OF
all Of us: what Is to become of John
and Bobby and you;'
IL think I'll kiss you now, 10
raine." he whispered almost tremu-
lousy. God, how love you, little
darling! You must make me prom
isc."
"Oh. Truxton. don't ask me to say
that III BE your She stopped
painfully embarrassed.
That will come later" he said CON
solingly 81 want you to promise on
your sacred word OF honor. that you'll
kiss no man until you've kissed me-"
"Oh." she murmured. IL cannot
promise that! am not sure that III
eyc:--over kiss anybody. What Is 1t
you really want me to say she
asked. locking up with sudden SHY
ness in her starry eyes.
"Ihat you love mc--and me only.
Lorraine" hc whispered.
81 will not say IT," she cried. break
ing away from him. Put" as she
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-09-01
CHAPTER XVIII,
BY THE WATER GATE.


wT was vast. lofty apartment.
fs regal in its subdued lights. An
IA enormous golden bed with gor-
geous hangings stood far down
the room. So huge was this royal
couch that Truxton at first overlooked
the figure sitting bolt upright in the
middle Of 1t.
An old woman advanced from the
head Of the couch and motioned TruX-
Ton to approach.
II am deeply honored. your high
ness" said the visitor. bowling very
low.
The princes legs were now hanging
over the edge OF the bed. His eyes
were dancing with excitement.
II want you to find Uncle Jack. Mr..
King" said Bobby eagerly. And
tell him | didn't mean It when BAN
lshed him the other day. really and
truly didn't" He WAS having diff
Guilty In keeping back the tears.
II shall deliver the message. your
highness." said TruXton. his heart
going out to the unhappy young
gter.
Americans always do what they
WILL" said the boy. his eyes swapping
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-09-01
CHAPTER Xxx.
THE LAST STAND

THE LAST STAND.
~OON after 5 O'Clock q man IN the
& topmost window Of the tower
callesl down that the forces in
the hills We're moving In a com
pact body toward the ridges below the
southern rIites.
One hundred picked men were to be
left inside the castle gates with Vos
Engo. prepared to meet any flank move
ment that might be attempted. Three
hundred mounted men were selected to
make the dash down Castle avenue
straight into the camp Of the sharp
shooters. 1t WIS the purpose OF the
house guards TO wage fierce and noisy
conflict Off the avenue and then retire
to the castle rs abruptly rs they left
II. to be ready for Marlanx should he
decide to make final desperate effort
to seize their stronghold.
The dash Of the 600 through the gates
and down the avenue was the most
spectacular experience In Truxton's
life. He was up with Qufnnox ana
General Braze. gallcp!ng well In front
OF the yelling troops. These mounted
carbinccrs. riding as Bedouips. swept
like thunder down the street, whirled
into the broad. open arena beyond the
dukes palace and were upon the sur
prised ruivlans before they were fully
awake to the situation.
They came tumUling out OF barns and
sheds clutchlng their rides In nerveless
hands. aghast In the face Of absolute
destruction. The enemy, craven st the
outset threw down their guns and tried
TO escape through the alleys ard sids
streets at the end Of the common. Fir
ing all the time. the attacking force
rode them down as II they were 50
many dogs.
After ten or fifteen minutes OF this
desultory carnage it was reported that
a large force Of men were entering the
avenue from Rsgengetz circus. Quin-
nox sent hls chargers toward this great
horde Of foot soldiers. hut they did not
falter. rs he had expected. On they
swept 1000 or 5000 Of them. At ther
head rode five or six officers. The fore
most was Count Maranx.
QuinnoS saw now that the iron
Count was determined to storm the
gates and gave the command to re-
treat. Waving their rifles and shout
ing defiance over their shoulders, the
dragons drew up, wheeled and gall
lopcd toward the gates,
Scarcely were the massive portals
closed and the great steel bars drop
ped into place by the men who attend
cd them when low. dull explosion
shook the earth as II by volcanic force.
! Then came the crashing Of rimbers,
tho cracking Of masonry. the whirrlna
OF thousand missiles through tho
! air, Before the very eyes OF the
stunned, bcwildered defenders, dis.
mounting near the parade ground, tho
huge gates and pillars fell to thu
ground,
I The gates had been dynamited.
Then 1t was that Truyton King re-
membered MarlanX's sappers lad
been quietly at work for days drillins
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IOst
THEN aooDpY. AID GOD BLESS YOU"
SAID TRUxToN.
Here's something for you to TAKE
with you. Mr.. King. It's my lucky
stone. 1t always gives good luck"
He unclasped his small fingers. In
the damp palm lay one Of those pc
culiarly milky, half transparent peb-
pies common the world over and Of
value only to small, impressionable
boys. Truxton accepted 1t with pro-
found gravity.
And when you come back. MIR.
King. I'm going to knight you. I'd do
1t now. only Aunt Lorraine says you'd
be worrying about your title oil the
time and might be 'stracted from your
mission. I'm going to make q baron
Of you. That's higher than a count
In Graustark. vos Engo is only q
count"
Truxton started.
II shall be overwhelmed" no sald.
Then his hand went to his mouth In
the vain effort to cover the smile that
played there.
my mother used to say that Amer
lean girls liked titles" said the prince,
with ingenious candor.
prince Robin. may I"-he glanced
uneasily ut tho distant surse--"may
ask how your Aunt Lorraine Is feel
ingr
"she acted very funny Than I sent
for you. I'm worried about her,"
"What did she do. your hlghnessr'
"She rushed OF to her room.
think. Mr.. King. she was getting ready
to cry cor something. You STE. she's
In trouble.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-09-01

"They began bombarding yesterday
afternoon. We were asked to surrcn'
der at 3 O'Clock. Our reply brought
the shells Mr.. King. 1t was terrible.
After the first two or three shells
we found places of shelter for the
prince and his friends. They are In
the stone tower beyond the castle. Tbs
most glorious courage Is shown. Count
Vos Engo guards the prince and the
ladies' Of the household. Alas, It waa
hunger that we feared the most. To-
day we should have resorted to horses
flesh. There was no other way. We
knew that relief would come some day.
John Tullis was there. And now 1t ID
today! This shall be our day, thank
God.
Attendants sped to the tower. shout.
Ing thu battle tidings.
The prince came tumbling down the
| narrow iron stairs from his room
above. shouting joyously to TruxtoD
King. No man was ever so welcome.
He was besieged with questions, hand,
shakings and praises Even the Dukb
Of Perse, hobbling on clutches. had a
kindly greeting for him. Tears stream
cd down the old mans cheeks when
King told him Of his daughters safe
arrival In the friendly camp.
But just now Truxton was staring
Mt the narrow staircase. Vos Engo
and Lorraine were descending slowly.
The former was white and evidently
very weak. He leaned on the girl Tor
support.
Count Halfont offered the explana-
ton. "vos Engo was shot last week
through the shoulder. He is too brave
to give up, as you may see. 1t hap
penad on the terrace. There was an
unexpected fusilade from the house.
tops. Eric placed himself between the
marksmen and Miss Tullis. A bullet
that might have killed her instantly
struck him in the shoulder.
King never forgot the look in Lo-
raines eyes as she came down the
steps Joy and anguish seemed to
combine themselves In that long, in
tense look
She gave him her hands. The look
In her tired eyes went straight to his
heart Vos Engo drew back, his face
set In a frown Of displeasure.
MY brother?" she asked. without
taking her gaze from his eyes.
HE IS we'll. He will see you today"
"And you, Truxton?" was her next
question, low and quavering.
"Unharmed and unchanged, Lo-
raine," he said softly. Tell me. did
Vos Engo stand between you and
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-09-01


JOY. vos Engo YELLowrsT GREEN.
turned ycllOwish green. His eyes
bulgcd.
II am In command Of the person
Of his royal highness." he stammercd,
suddenly goiHs very red
Il had forgotten your present occu-
PATTON" snid Truxton quietly. "Pray
pardon the embarrassment I may have
caused yom. After all. I think Hobbs
will do. He knows the country like
hcoL "
s.r. Hobbs came. That is to say, he
vas producAd 1t is doubtful If Mr..
Hobbs ever fully recovered from the
malady commonly known as stage
| fright lie had never been called Mr..
Hobbs by prime minister before,
nor had be ever been asked in person
by 4 minister of war If he had n fam
! ily at home. Afterward Truxton King
was obliged to tell him that he had
unwaverinG!y volunteered to accom-
pany him on the perlous trip to the
hills. Be sure Of it. Mr.. Hobbs was
not IN mental condition for many
hours 10 even remotely comprehend
what had taken place.
But Mr.. Hobbs WAS not the kind to
faltcr once he had given his word
well be off Mt midnight. Hobbs"
said Truxton.
AS you say. Mr.. King. Just as you
say" said Hobbs. with fine indiiier-
encc.
AS TruXton was leaving the castle
ten minutes later n brisk, eager faced
young attendant hurried up to him.
IL bear a message from his royal
hiGhncss." said the attendant. dctAin
ing him. prince Robin has asked fol-
you. sir
"Tll see him." said King promptly
as if he were granting the audience.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-09-01


startled guardsman inside the castle
walls and not more than nifty yards
from the winter gate. He shouted
friendly cry as ne advanced toward
the man. calling out his own name.
Ten minutes later he was standing
in the presence Of the haggard. nerve
racked Quinnox. pouring into his as
tonished ears the news OF the coming
attack. The colonel lost no time In
routing out the sleeping guardsmen
and reserves ard In sending com
mands to those already on duty at the
gates.
When the sun peeped over the lofty
hills he saw inside the gates rest
less, waiting company OF dragons
ready for tho command to ride forth.
Meantime King had crossed the
grounds with Colonel Quinnox on the
way to tho castle. He was amazed, al
most stnpefled. by the devaStatio that
already had been wrought A dozen or
, more balls had crashed into the facade
Yawning 1ssures, gigantic holes, mark
ed the path Of the ugly messengers
from Marianx. Nearly all OF the Win
dows had been wrecked by rihemen
who shot from the roofs Of palaces IN
and about the avenue. Two Of the
smaller minarets were IN ruins. A
huge pillar In the lower balcony was
gone. The terrace had heen plowed up
by . single ricochettinS she'll
'Great God" GAspsd king. 1T 10
: frightfuly'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-09-01

laundering down
the dcfie. Three
minutes after the
firing W ms first
heard sentries
threw their rifles
to their shoulders
and blocked the
approach Of the
riders.
A wild. glad
s h out went up
from the foremost
hOrseman. He had
pulled his beast
to its launches
al IN st ut the
muzzles OF the
guns.
"Tullis!" he
shouted. waving
bis hat,
John Tullis ran
toward the exo!t.
cd group In tho
70 "a d. He saw
three men, one Of
whom was shout
Ing his name with
llIDln
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-09-01

[ b g IRE T + o m
the"
Yes. Truxton,"
she said. dropping
her eyes as II in
deep pain,
And you have
not-broken your
promise to him I"
NO; nor have I
broken my prom
ises to you"
He Is a brave
man. l can't help
saying it," said the
American, d e e p
lines suddenly ap-
pea ri q c in his
face. Swiftly he
turned to Vos En-
go, extending his
hand. My hand,
sir. to a We
,ranr
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-09-01

"One Of us Is sure
to get away"
There is not Il
mali here-or In
the service-who
will not gladly &C.
company you. Mr..
King" cried Cen
eral Brazc quickly.
Count Vos En-
60 Is the man ]
would choose. If I
may be permitted
the honor OF NAM
ing my conpan-
ion," said T'ruxton,
grlnniug inwardly
with Il malicious
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-09-01

His words created profound I'm
preston. they came SO abruptly.
Send for Mr.. Hobbs. plense." said
Truxton. There should be three OF
u.s." addressing the men about him.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-09-01

KEN MY PROMISE man.
TO YOU" Vos FDco stared
ut him for moment and than turned
away, ignoring the friendly hand.
hot flush mounted to Loraine's brow.
Vos Engos response was short. bit.
ter laugh.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-09-01
lorsenen came

ing Ills name with all the power In bis
lungs,
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-03-22
FULL PENALTY IMPOSED
Swindler Mabray and Nine Others
Must Serve Two Years in Prison
and Pay $4,000 Fine.

Council Bluffs. Ia, March A.--The max
imum penalty of two years In the federal
penitentiary at Leavenworth Kan, and
a fine of $4,000, was melted out to John
c. Maybray and nine others by Judge
Mcpherson in the federal district court
today. when they appeared for SEN
tence following their conviction by jury
Sunday for extensive swindling by fraud
ulent use of the mails. Four other de-
PENDANTS received less severe sentences.
Aside from Maybray, those given the
full penalty were Edward Loser, Edward
X. Morris Tom S. Robinson. Edward
Leach, Clarence Forbes, Harry Forbes,
Ed McCov. Clarence Class and Willard
Powell.
Bert Shores and William Marshall
who pleaded guilty, were sentenced to
fifteen months in the penitentiary and to
pay a fine of 500 each
Winford S. Harris, who also pleaded
guilty, and Frank Scott. were sentenced
to six months in JAIL and fines of 500
each.
Attorneys for the defense at once be-
gan preparing motions for new trial.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-03-22
PRESIDENT GIVEN
AWARM GREETING.
Earnest Defense of the Tariff
Law at Banquet at Provi-
denCe, R. |.

Providence, r. l.. March 2l.-With Sen
atOr Aldrich seated at his left hand,
President Taft tonight ca rnestly defend
ed the Payne-Aldrich tariff bill in his ad-
dress at the annual dinner of the New
England Manufacturing jewelers. x Sill
Versmiths association. Mr.. Taft received
a most enthusiastic greeting.
The President also EXPIRE ssed the hope
that il would not be necessary to apply
the maximum tariff rates against Can
ada, thus bearing out the reports of yes
terday that the negotiations with the
Dominion government had taken a more
favorable turn.
II can't go on the floor of the House
or Senate" said the President, so | have
TO accept opportunities like this to give
vent to my views"
President Taft reviewed the legislation
he has recently recOmme nded to Con-
gress, running over the details of the va
riOus measures IN practically the same
language as his Rochester speech. He
declared he had attempted to carry out
the Roosevelt policies, and asserted, also,
he was attempting, so far as he could,
to carry out the pledges of the party
pla torn. He referred TO the postal saw
ings bank bill. the interstate commerce
amendments. the conservation, statehood
and anti-injunctiOn bills.
The President left late tonight for New
York.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-03-22
Rock Island Passenger Is
Ditched In Deep Cut at
Remote Point in Iowa
THREE CARS SMASHED TO SPLINTERS
Many Passengers Are Killed Out
right, Heads Severed, Arms and
Legs Cut Off, Bodies Crushed
Beyond Recognition

- 4 ARSHALLTOWN Iowa. March 21.-FOrty-flve persons
w killed and forty injured many of them ia
tally wreck of Chicago Rock Island Pacific train four
and half miles north of Green Mountain Iowa, at S16
today.
The train which consolidation of No. 49, from Chi
cago and No 81 from ST. Louis bound for Minneapolis,
being deoured the tracks of the Chicago Great Western
railroad.
Running about 80 miles hour cut north of Green
Mountain, it struck a spread rail- it is believed.
The pilot locomotive jumped the track and with terrific
force was buried in embankment of soft clay
second locomotive coupled behind the first rolled
and the sudden stop hurled all the cars forward.
A coach a smoker and a Pullman smashed to
spnters almost all the occupants being killed injured
The supersucure of the Pullman literally shaved off
and ammed like ramrod through the smoker and day
coach.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-03-22
PREPARATIONS IN PARIS
Roosevelt's Visit to the French Capt.
tai Will be One Continual
Round of Pleasure.

Luxon, Upper Egypt, March 21.-The
Roosevelt family arrived here on the reg
ular express train from Shellsl this after
noon.
Col. Roosevelt during the day received
August Krug. manager in Egypt for the
with whom he discussed arrangements
for the passage from Alexandria to Ma
Piles. As before announced, the Roose-
velts plan TO sail on the steamer Prfnz
Heinrich on March 30
Paris. March APPROPRIATIONS for the
visit of former President Roosevelt, who
will be in Paris throughout the week of
April 21-2s. continue. In addition to the
set functions already announced, visits
to the Pantheon and other great French
monuments have been planned, and there
will be. it is expected, automobile trips
to Versailles and Fontainebleau and other
interesting points. Ambassador Jusserand
will arrive here April IA.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-03-22

Many passengers were killed outright.
Heads we're severed from bodies and
arms and legs were cut off. The wreck
age was crimson with blood. some of the
bodies being crushed beyond recognition
in the mass of twisted rails and splint-
cred cars. A few OF the passengers were
found still living with a rod OF splint-
er impaIing them in the wrdk. Decap-
itated bodies were picked up and il was
almost impossible 70 assert correctly the
dismembered parts.
Occurs at Remote Point.
The wreck occurred at a point diff
cut of access. Such bodies s could be
pulled out were stretched out on an ad-
Joining pasture.
FIRST attention was given TO the wound
ed. Their cries coming from beneath Inc
cars were pitful. Fortunately, the
wreekage did not take fire. The rescue
party, reinforced later on by wrecking
trains carrying nurses and surgeons sene
from the nearest availa BILE points, worked
all day and until long after dark. The
injured were rushed to a hospital, several
of them dying on the way. TWO of the
bodies were not taken out until night.
An explanation given by the railroad
was that the train was being detoured
on account of blockade due TO a freight
wreck at Shellsburg, Ia. The section
from St. Louis, which left St Louis at 2:l5
I p. m. Sunday. and the section from Chi
cago which left at 4:l5 p. m. Sunday. had
been consolidated at Cedar Rapids. They
were TO have been uncoupled and run as
separate trains at Waterloo. The ST.
Louis section is operated by the Rock
Island in conjunction with the Chicago,
Burlington & Quincy.
Fatalities occurred only in the first
three coaches. The rear coaches all re-
NAMED on the track. The Inflated train
consisted OF thirteen cars. The Pullman
ear from St Louis was leading the train
next to engine No. 1-0o9. Then came a
smoker and a day coach. in which there
lwere many women and children.
Tender Leaves Track.
About four and a half miles beyond
Green Mountain, at the top of a hill. is
a cut about twelve feet deep. It was in
this that the tender on the leading en-
CINE suddenly jumped the track. This
threw the head locomotive into the side
of the cut The clay Of the sides was
soft and the engine went inp it. stop
ping instantly. The sudden stop ditched
. the second locomotive. and the heavy
+ train crushed the day coach and smoker
upon the Pullman. The smoker and day
coach were instantly telescoped and hard
: " an occupant of either car escaped
death or injury.
While the last ten cars OF the train re-
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