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beneath her weight. AS she fell
caught her with both arms. For
moment she lay, painting and startled
on my breast; then, as with little
laugh she disengaged herself from my
embrace, we stood there hand In hand
and face to face with Edith Brennan.
Shall ever forget the look within
her eyes? How plainly l saw it, al
though she stood half hidden beneath
the shadow of the vines. Amusement,
incrcdulity, scoru were expressed
there, yet even as / marked them all
became merged into proud uncon-
seriousness. She would have turned
away without n word, but my COM
panion stopped her.
Edith" she cried eagerly do you
not see? This is Captain Wayne"
She turned toward me and slightly
inclined her head.
II recognized Captain Wayne" was
her calm answer, "and regret greatly
having intruded upon him. 1t was en-
tirely unintentional, and have no
desire to remain"
could not have spoken at that mo-
ment to save my life. 1t fairly stunned
me to realize the construction she SO
plainly placed upon the scene Just
enacted. Not so the girl at my side.
Her checks flushed with Indignation,
and her audacity gave her speech
which made matters even worse than
before
You are exceedingly free with your
criticisms, Edith" she exclaimed
sharply, as the latter turned her back
upon us. Perhaps it would be as well
for you first TO ascertain the truth"
You wholly mistake" was the calm
reply. Il have not presumed to criti.
else. Why should 1? 1t is not a mat.
ter which interests me in the least.
/ presume you have no further OBJ.
lection to my returning to the house p"
She did not so much as deign to
look again at either of us, but as she
moved slowly out Of sight Miss Minor
turned and looked into my face with
questioning eyes What she may
have read there / know not, but she
sank back upon a bench and burst
into merry peal Of laughter.
isn't IL perfectly ridiculous!" she
cried, as soon as she was able 10
speak only do hope she won't tell
Arthur"
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lines had already reached me=indeed.
the verification had formed part OF my
Instructions; but Bungay's homely yet
graphic description made the situation
appear terribly real, and my thought
went instantly forth to those l knew
who might even then be exposed to
this great and unexpected danger.
The very conception Of Edith Bren-
nan In such hands as these was agony.
/ felt could never rest until assured
OF her safety. and since my order
granted me full authority to prolong
my journey. might ascertain whether
or not she yet remained within the
valley.
Jed" asked. my mind finally set
tied, do you know the old Minor plan
tation?"
OF ledge Minors place? Sure; it's
up on Their south branch Of Their Cow
skin"
Have those fellows got down that
far YETI"
Wal. l reckon not. but durn II I
know fer sure, cap"
How long would 1t take us to reach
there?"
Bout two days, reckon"
turned and looked at my men in
some perplexity. They were scattered
along the edge of the road, and only
one group had taken the precaution to
build a fire. The sergeant lay fiat
upon his back on grassy knoll.
"Ebers." I said sternly.
He arose ponderous. and came for
ward with decidedly hating gait.
"Vos I sent for?" he asked.
Yes" said; 81 want you to have
the men get their supper at once, as we
shall be obliged to ride good portion
of the night. Get the men to their
supper. We shall go on In an hour"
How often since have smiled at
the expression upon his solemn round
face as he turned ruefully away!
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his pudgy figure outlined against the
sky, there was borne to our ear the
sound OF a furious struggle on hilltop
to the south-a shout, blows, a volley
OF cursing. then silence. An instant
later we were both running through
the darkness toward the scene OF
trouble.
What is it, Sands?" questioned
breathlessly, as 1 came suddenly upon
the litre group.
"a fellar on hossback," was the an
swer. He come up on us like
streak out o thet black hollor. an he'd
a sure got away eff Mason hedn't
dubbed him with his gun. I've got
the cuss safe collared now"
who are your" asked sternly,
striving in vain to see something of
him through the darkness. Where
were you riding?"
/ had scarcely spoken when our
prisoner thrust Sands roughly aside
and took one hasty step toward me.
My God, Wayne! Is It possible this
is your" he cried excitedly.
"Caton?" l exclaimed, as surprised
~
What is wrong. Are you from the
Minor house? Has it been attacKed?"
Yes" he answered, painting yet
from his exertion and excitement
we were to start North with the Ia
dies at nine O'Clock, but the house
was surrounded as soon as it became
dark. Those devils supposed it to be
unguarded, and advanced without pre-
cautions. We fred and drove them
back. He had repulsed three attacks
when ! left at eleven, but three of our
men were already hit"
You were after aid?"
II was striving to reach our ad-
vance pickets at Mcmillan. 1t seemed
the only possible chance, and none OK
the men would volunteer to make the
ride. One was killed trying 1t before
| started. God knows how hated to
leave them, but it had to be done.
How many have you?"
only twenty; but If we could once
get inside along with your fellows,
We might hold the house until rein
forcements came"
THANK God! l knew you would"
he cried joyfully, grasping me again
fervently by the hand You are not
one to hesitate over the color of
uniform at such n time as this. Only,
Wayne" and he hesitated an instant,
1T Is right should tell you that Bren-
nan Is there. and in command" :.
Go Be CONTINUED Next Week. }
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CHAPTER XVIII.
We CAPTURE a Courlnr.


The girls light burst of laughter
AROUSED me thoroughly to sense OF
our situation.
you seem 10 derive much amuse.
ment from a condition Of affairs al.
most intolerable to me-" said bitter.
~. I have always valued most highly
the friendship Of Mrs. Brennan. but
this unfortunate occurrence will doubt.
less end IT,"
She glanced up at me, her long
iashes wet, but her dark eyes spark
ling with mischief.
"Oh, she won't care 30 far as You
are concerned" she exclaimed indif.
ferently. But suppose she will
think 1 am perfectly horrid. Well I
don't care II she does; she might
have waited and learned the truth
first. Wasn't her face a study? And
how shall / ever explain to Arthur so
that he Will understand? I'm sure I
have got tho worst OF It. Oh. Captain
Wayne, is my hair all RULED up? /
know I look like a fright. You must
come In now, and We will explain TO
Mrs. Brennan the whole matter She
cannot help believing US both, while
] know she would be 80 cold and
proud to mo alone"
] shook my head declsively. Per.
haps It was better ended so; at least
! possessed no courage just them to
face her indignation She might but
deem we had concocted our explana-
ton, and would very likely receive Il
with all the scorn she felt II deserved.
Besides. It was clear there was moth
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chose my course at once This I'M
doubtedly must have been Brennans
party.
Thank you. my man; Il would have
been better II you had reported that
to me at once" ] said. "HoweverS
understand the situation much better
now. Sergeant, We will go into camp
here. Post pickets In both directions,
but put your most careful men on
that hill yonder. Let them report
promptly any signs of fire to the
southeast. Or any sound of guns"
We completed all our cooking be-
fore dark, and when tho night finally
closed down about us It proved to be
an exceedingly black one, although
the skies were clear. Sleep was an
impossibility for me, as my mind was
In constant turmoil.
Ebers was lying next mo upon the
grass, solemnly pulling at his huge
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been bothered by scouting Parties, Ga,
/ do not mean you; you are no bother.
But yesterday there was a horrible
man here; he came to the kitchen
door, and asked all sorts of impudent
questions. Mrs. Bungay actually had
to threaten him with a gun before he
would leave
rs Maria Bungay here, them"
why certainly; do you know herr
Isn't she delightful old dear-just
as good as q man"
Her husband Is with my party"
"Jed-really? Why, do you know,
Maria has got it into her head that
he had run away from her | should
so love to witness their meeting; it
would be most interesting. But you
must come into tho house. Captain
Wayne; Edith will be overjoyed to see
you again, although you know she is
never demonstrative, as l am. 1t must
be awfully nice to be always cool and
calm. don't you think?"
Determined that / would not be
tempted, yet hesitated. and my vi
vacious companion too everything
for granted at once.
"Oh, before we go in, Won't you do
me favor?" she asked. But OF
course you will. l was trying to tie
this grapevine into place when you
surprised me. but could not hold on
with one hand and tie with the other.
Gee what l mean?" And placing one
slender foot upon Stat of the trellls
she lifted herself up until she could
barely reach the refractory branch.
Now" she said. smiling down upon
me. please just hold me here for a
moment until l secure this end"
My hand was scarcely upon her in
support when the slender Stat snapped
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pipe, and held my watch to the glow
in It's bowl in order to see the time.
1t was nearly midnight
Those fellows ought to be at it
before this" l said to him, 'if they
intend to accomplish anything to-
night"
dink so too he answered slowly.
i VII see dot der guard is all right,
an Gen viii get some sleep. for am
pretty moch done op already"
he arose ponderously to his feet,
and stretched out his short arms in q
prodl@-9Vs avn. ~ h. stood there,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-05-16
LINDE II.

Miss Doris Rohr of Dodgeville was q
Linden visitor Thursday,
Mrs William James and son Harry
visited with Mrs. Ellen Hancock Thurs
dav.
Fern CuShman of Plattevjlle spent
the latter part Of last week in town
Mrs. Rufus Quick of MonGort spent
Friday and Saturday with her mother
Mrs Robert Hawke
Mrs Win James of Dodgeville spent
Thursday with Linden friends
Charles Springer of Mineral Point
transacted business in town Monday,
John f. stephens transact Il business
nj Mineral Point Monday
Clarence Thomas. who recently re-
turned from Prairie du Chen, where he
had been taking treatment for intlam-
matorY rheumatism returned to that
place Friday. as he has another attack
ot the same trouble.
Mrs, Ed. keeuey spent several DAYS
last week w it'll Mrs. VIII Keeuey of
Cobb, returning Friday.
Gertrude King of Dodgeville attended
the dance held here Thursday evening
and the class play on Friday evening.
Luella Nicholson of Livingston visited
several days of last week with Linden
friends
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Beloit They were accompanied by
Mrs. j. b. PudeauN, who will visit
them during the next two weeks,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Fawcett and
two children left Tuesday to make
their home in Beloit
Win Chamley, Leroy Vim and John
Tucker took the noon train yesterday
for Milwaukee, They expect to return
"Wednesday in Mr. Chamleys new
automobile.
Mrs. Irving Stratman is visiting at
the home of MIR. and Mrs. Clarence
Wacllman AT Brooklyn, Wis
Miss Emily Ross returned to kemper
Hall this morning.
Miss Elizabeth Clauer is in Chicago
this week to attend the commencement
exercises at the Augustaua Hospital,
Her sister Miss ELLA Clauer is one of
che graduates,
Mrs Lightburn, accompanied by her
two children, arrived here last night
from Bermuda to visit her parents Mrs.
and Mrs Calvert SpenSley.
Miss Elsie Brown, teacher i'll district
number ten, closed school Tuesday.
A picnic dinner was served at the
school. The remainder of the day was
spent in recitations and social amuse
ments, by the children, and also grown
people. All report fine time.
Miss Beulah Gribble of Chicago is
home for visit with her mother Mrs.
Joseph Grbble Miss Gribble is a
trained nurse at one of the hospitals in
Chicago.
Miss Marion Padon, who has been
teaching school in district number five,
closed school last Friday. REGULATIONS,
singing and little picnic at Rock
Branch, where five o'clock supper was
served, made the day one of pleasure
for all. Quite number from here
attended.
The many friends of Mrs. Richard
N. James will regret to hear that she
is i'll at the present writing.
Mrs Margaret Demuth of Hollan
dale is enjoying Il weeks visit with her
daughter Mrs. Peter Ketter and son
M. S. Demuth and other relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Wikingsson little
son Carl, returned last week from
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-05-16
RA0UL MhDERO IS
REBEL PRISONER
Will Be Held as Hostage in Chi.
huahua Penitentiary.
CAPTURE OF MAPIMI CLAIMED
Rebels Declare They Have Surrounded
Federal Column at Torreon-
Hot Battle Preceded Taking
of Mapm.

Ell Paso, Tex, May 15.-That Raoul
Madero. brother Of the president Of
Mexico, is a prisoner of the rebels as
a result of their capture of Mapimi
on Sunday, news OF which has reach
ed here, is the assertion of the rebels.
They claim that his capture will
mean that summary execution of rebel
prisoners by the federal army will
cease. Their prisoner is to he re-
moved to the state penitentiary at
Chihuahua and held as hostage. his
safety depending upon the safety Of
rebels made prisoners by the feder2la.
The first execution of rebels by fed
erals will be followed by the eXecy-
ton of the presidents brother, the
rebels assert.
The rebels declare that they have
succeeded in surrounding the federal
column at Torreon and point to a
Mexico City dispatch as proof of their
assertion. This dispatch declares that
the president of Mexico was unable to
communicate with his army because
of wire troubles. The rebels say their
IOICSS nave SuCCSSuSu III SuIIOuHuIuS
Huerta and his command and have
captured the town of Mapimi.
General Huerta, according to rebel
scouts at Jiminez, has been at work
repairing some of the bridges destroy
ed by the rebels between Vermo and
Rellano on their retreat Sunday and
appears to be preparing to come north
The capture of Mapimi by the rebels
under General Campo and Colonel Ar
gumedo, according to rebel advices,
followed one of the hottest battles of
the present revolution and one that
resulted in more casualties than the
fight Sunday at Conejos General
Campo, in reporting to General Oroz-
co, admits that he lost sixty killed and
100 wounded and says the federals
had $50 killed and 100 wounded He
says he captured seven machine guns,
four cannons and large quantity of
ammunition.
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Mark Hanson.
Mrs George Reynolds and daughter
Nina visited relatives In Mineral Point
Wednesday and Thursday.
Marcus Hanson and family spent
Wednesday afternoon Mt Mrs. Mary
Stevens.
Clifford Whitford visited his grand
mother Mrs Heath few days last
week.
Mrs. Edward Davis was the guest of
Mrs. George Harker Wednesday.
A. league had business Mt Hollandale
Thursday
Mrs, Mont. Terrell and Mrs. Frank
Brewer of Mineral Point visited Mrs.
Chad Harker Wednesday.
Eddie Davis was at Darlington
Saturday to get the horse he purchased
ut Chicago
Mesdames Charles Giant and Roy
Teague attended an meeting Of the aid
society at Walter Moss near Blanch.
ardville Thursday.
VILLA James Is visiting her aunt Mrs,
George Harris.
Thomas kinsman Of Platteville spent
the last of the week here with relatives.
Mr.. aud Mrs Henry Nygord and two
children spent Sunday at the j, II.
Harris.
Mr.. and Mrs Delos Uren and son
Delbert visited Mr. and Mrs. Irving
Ross Sunday.
While hanging curtains Friday Mrs.
George Harris stepped on the edge of
chair, the chair tipped and she fell across
it hurting her back and side, Although
the injury is painful 1t is not thought
to be very serious.
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MIFFLIN.
BY MISS KArHERYS GowMAN.

A fine baby boy arrived Mt the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Philo Stacey Friday,
May 10.
Levi w. Pollard and DR.. Joslin from
Milwaukee were in this village Thursday
calling on former business associates
and friends.
Lloyd Gruber was one of Mitiiin' s
business callers at Platteville laat
Thursday
f. ii. Beach Of Janesville recently
spent few days here on business in.
terests connected with the Slack mines.
Peter Wonn, daughter Miss Mona and
son Russell made shopping trip to
Mineral Point last Wednesday.
Glen Enloe and Irwin Garvey depart
ed last week for Henderson, Ky, and
will be members of the baseball league
there for the coming season.
Harry Jinkins is having house erect
ed on the lot just below his father
residence X. II. Jinkins on Pine street.
John Burton has been Il sufferer with
rheumatism lately, and it was deemed
advisable that he should be taken to
the sanitarium Mt Prairie du CHEN. He
left for that place May 8.
David Dictzman Of Rockford spent
over Sunday in our village, greeting his
many friends and acquaintances
George Annear paid II visit last Wed
nesday to his mother, Mrs. Louise
Annear Of Rewey.
Rev, and Mrs. X. VI. Stephenson en-
ioyed visit from their daug liter Mrs
Clinton Watson, and baby, Of New Dig
gings, from Tuesday until Friday
Mrs Amanda Davis is here from
Nebraska circulating among her rela
tives and old time friends.
Miss Kathe yn Gowman made trip
10 Rewey last w ednesday.
Robert Mcclure and G. l.. Lawyer,
while passing through our village Fri.
day from Edmund, called on their
friend Will Wiseman.
Clayton Roby came from Janesyille
Saturday to see his father. who is very
low.
H w. Greenwood was Mt Dodgeville
the past week attending Iowa County
Circuit Court.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Goldsworthy en-
joyed an out Of town visit with relatives
Sunday.
Born 10 Mr.. and Mrs Garfield Stacey,
Sunday, May ~, son.
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Two houses aud lots

Two hnOStS and hts
4 f,pr.,,,,,,,s b,ns, sn, . l,r,r, .,,,,,,,,,,.
L;t,,,,, - -, ">"S' "," 49, ".VI
the third ward
\ fur roNmCd house and lot on Fountain
StlNNCt in the SCcon ward, summer Kitchen and
wpOd house.
The Charles Burghart residence, in
south part ot Mineral Point city This pra.
portN will I've sold at a vcrv rvclSNnShle price.
Ii consists OF house ana tWN1ats; house contains
and cisterp; (aru on the place,
Geo Go'dSwortN's residence lknowu
If ,it hons" In, nine WINS ","st~ AMI , ,S,o
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Detroit. Mich, where they have been
visiting relatives and old time friends.
Rev. Fr, Peter Eicher Of Seymour
was the guest of Rev, FIR, n Viewer
the torepart of this week.
Miss Laura McWilGams left this
noon 10 spend the summer in Milwau-
kee.
Mrs. Catherine Me Williams returned
to Mineral Point Saturday after spend
ing the winter with her in milwaukee,.
Mrs. Andrew Sproule of st, Louis
arrived here Saturday for a visit at the
home Of Mr., and Mrs. Samuel {, Ross,
Mrs L, j Hughes aud daughter
Ruby spent Wednesday in GAINESVILLE.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-05-16
AUTO for Sale Lhean.

if taken at once, Five passenger,
equipped. q. A. Lindsey. Mineral
Point.
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WARM SALT WATER BATH.
First Aid For Child That Has Been
Badly Burned.

All children will play with fire un.
less they have been taught either by
precept or experience, not to do so,
and accidents will happen even when
every prccaution has been taken. 1t IL
therefore most desirable in the case of
burns that parents should know what
and above all what MOTTO do while
waiting for the doctor to come.
The first thing Is to fight shock with
all the resources Mt command, because
shock is usually the immediate cause
of death Too often shock Is aggravat,
ed rather than helped by the treatment
1t receives.
Valuable time is wasted and un-
necessary agony caused In trying to
remove the clothing; then various ap-
plicatlons OF oil or Of whatever else
the distracted bystanders may have
! heard was good for burns are made
until by the time the doctor arrives
irremediable mischief Is done,
Do not waste time in any such way,
but Immediately prepare warm salt
water bath and gently place the child
in 1t. clothes and all. If the clothes
are much burned the warm water will
make them easier to remove. and the
child can be kept in the bath until the
pulse and the temperature show that Il
reaction from the shock has taken
place. 1t will often be necessary for
some strong and careful person to
kneel and hold the patient in the best
position.
Even after the child has been placed
In bed with the proper dressings the
bath should be given again If there are
indications that shock Is returning
Always remember that speed Is essen.
tal. Even the slightest delay is dan
gerous.
Almost every one believes that In the
case OF burns water is always harm
full and oil always helpful You viii
be wise to reverse the rule and learn ii
by heart. In case Of burns fiji the
bath with warm water. adding salt In
the proportion Of teaspoonful to a
pint Of water. and hold the child In II.
clothes and all, until the doctor ar,
rives.-YOuth's Companion.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-05-16
BuyLR@a1 ESTATE
IN A SOLID AND PROSPEROUS TOWN.
Following good opportunities
Following are some scod opportunities offered by the
Mineral Point Real Estate Agency
AT THE DEMOCRAT OFFICE:

The property of James Spensley
known as the j. NJ. Smith homestead; u large
twH. story house, and cottage, good barn, we'll
and ciStern, The prop0rty Is wcll located and
viii he sold at u teaS,'nHNlo prtCr.
The j j. Heathcocls residence in the
Second Ward. room housc with hath room
and closets, and all modern improvements.
Il is conveniently located aud is in everyday
desirable home, There is a E,'od Narn on the
place,
The residence of George Thrasher in
the first ward, city vt Mineral Point: lot con.
tains one halt aCrv; house has ilyr rooms and
good summon Kitchen; good we'll and q ciStern
holding M barrels; Naru fer two horses This
property will hc sold ri right prtcc,
\ nine room house IN the fourth
ward; a good (N1ru and -four good lots, The
property is good condition, and win I've sold at
very reasonable price,
Lot No. 1, in Oates subdivision Har-
riSou'~ survey Of the city vt IMMORAL Point
Lot now owned hN Mrs. Matt kteflcr,
Two story stone building, situated on
Hoard street Uousc has soven rooms; wood
shed huSgN she'd, chekon house., aud good
barn, woll and cistern. and large lot, Tho pro
perty will he sold az a right price
Lot situated on the corner of Vine
and South stNNct, n,v,r the fourth ward school
building. This property is centrally located
and will he s0)t at y bargain,
The home Of the late John penhal.
Logon situated in the secoud ward south part OF
IMMORAL Point city; house ontains seven rooms,
closets, PANTRY; has good collar; good we'll at
the house; Wond house and harn; about half
acre Of land, with fruit trees, ctc, VIII hc sold
at u reasonable price
/ Lot No, : in the Oates Subdivision on
the west part of Dodge street
The Ralph Fitzsimmons property on
/ Hoard street The house contains three rooms
and property Is all In good repair Price Stn0
city and farm property. II will pay in
CRAWFORD BROS.
Mineral Point, Wis,
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GiIsonite Roofing Paint

for sale by William Brenton for metal
and all other kinds of roofing. Will
paint roofs as well AZ sell paint. Min
eral Point, Wis.
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WALDWICK
BY LULA BUcKIHoHAa

Misses Laura and Annie Hanson of
Gotham are visiting their brother Mr..