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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-14

wus handlin' gun to beat the band
just afore you came"
And he keeps them there. exposed
to all this heavy fire? What can the
man mean? Why, Corporal that con-
slant shooting must have completely
shattered the windows. There could
be no safety for any one except lying
fat upon the floor"
We'll, faint quite so bad as that.
sir" he protested, seemingly anxious
to shield his officer from adverse
criticism. You see It's a double par
Tor. with a wall an foldin' doors
atween. an the women are all In the
rear room. OF course, it's almighty
dark back there, an they has TO lie
pretty close. but blamed II | know OF
any better place for them. This
house hain't got no cellar"
A man CROPPED his way in from the
lighted hall. but halted close beside
the door, unable to perceive us in the
darkness.
rs Captain Wayne Eere?" he asked
Yes; what is it?"
Major Brennan has had two of his
men hit, sir, and wishes you to spare
him three of yours. unless you are hot
ly pressed"
"All right; there's nothing doing
here" / answered, instantly determin-
ing upon my course Corporal.
shall leave you in command of this
side for a few minutes. believe /
can be of more in nediate value else
, where. Bungsy. you and Elliott come
with me-
The lower hall. having no windows
in 1t. was the only safe place in the
building, and here light had been
kept burning Tie door which, as 1
judged. must lead into the back par
lor. was closed. and fastened upon
the inside. At least # refused to yield
to my hand when tried. Another in
front stood very slightly aiar
Report to Brennan / whispered
into Jed'g earjsAnd g6tgstnS rsehstna
/ siti sfth YOU. sPdesjreqd. ff$esffgaae
rnattsfs .f6r mxtsi u Few 'not1sptss. -:
He aoedsg ,to pti9S ate hst ( 2. i t r
derstood, and then ne erept, one at a
timer sipsST sheb 4sossoe Harmsnt aug
gingstbep aeoJscl pssiy st9 ifaeR bsHRath
the rssfss 81 thsshpaHtss gpieh Ayspi
every sasE55 and tAePs g rough the
broken viaaoBs. Bod sbpaged BBlo shs
-s'zsgsdT Js s7esl
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-14
CHAPTER XXX.
A Conversation In the Dark.

A Conversation In the Dark.
In my extreme surprise at the in
innate cordiality expressed by her
words and manner failed In utter
ance. Anticipating GOODNESS, indiffer-
ence. possibly even resentment at my
prcsuming to approach her. ] was in
stead greeted by an unstudied warmth
of welcome that made my heart beat
fiercely.
Surely | am not mistaken" she
questioned, rendered doubtful by my
silence. Is not this Captain Wayne"
There is no mistake" FASTENED to
assure her. but l had anticipated
from our last meeting a far less cor
dial greeting"
oh" she exclaimed. with light
laugh. land is that all? Yet surely. If
was to believe my own eyes was
perfectly Justified In my actions then.
However, Captain, | have been forced
to realize the truth of that situation.
and am now disposed to make up to
you in kindness for all my unjust
suspicious"
81 am more than delighted to learn
that cloud is no longer to overshadow
us. Miss Minor has made a full ex-
PLANTATION. them"
"You have been completely exon
Grated, and restored to my good
graces."
AS she spoke, | became aware that
she was busily engaged upon some
task. and when she ended felt the
steel of a gun-barrel touch my hand.
please pass this to Maria" she
said calmly, land hand me back the
one she has"
you are loading. them" asked, as
| complied with her request.
I'VE have all been busy. Isn't u
terrible2 was SO frightened at first
but now they tell me that you and
your men have come, there is no lon
ger danger of those horrible creatures
getting In here"
You knew. then. that was in tho
house?"
81 was told some noble Confederates
had accompanied Lieutenant Cation
back to aid us. but your name was
not mentioned"
Then my appearance must have
proven complete SURPRISED"
Yes, and no" she answered frank.
ly. 81 was not sure II was you. OF
course, and | did not venture to ask.
but knew you we're in the neighbor
hood, and that such an act would be
in a way characteristic. was GER
tain you would come II you knew. and
II, we'll really, hoped It was"
In spite Of slight effort at restraint
| CROPPED In the darkness until |
touched her hand For the moment
she permitted me to retain 1t. as II
unconsciously. within my grasp.
"whyT" | questioned, scarcely rely
ing upon my own voice.
"Oh, one always trusts friends more
readily than strangers, and | have
seen you In danger before, and pos
sess such confidence in your courage
and resource"
But Miss Minor took particular
care to inform me you felt little or no
interest in me-that you never even
spoke OF me except as she compelled
you to do so.
For a moment she did not answer.
How constant the firing continues.
she said at last, as | sat struggling
dumbly with temptation.
ITO BE CoNTINUEDJ
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-14

wall behind US. was the last TO
wriggle in through the narrow open
ing, and rolling instantly out of the
5iny bar OF light. | lay silent for a
moment. endeavoring to get my bear
ings. was determined upon Just one
thing-to obtain speech with the WON
en-. learn. II possible. their exact sit
uation, and, If | found It necessary.
insist upon their better protection. An
insane jealousy of me should pct con-
tinue to expose them to unnecessary
peril.
Brennan was directly across the
room from where | lay. | could hear
his voice issuing low, stern orders.
IF you'll only keep down you're
safe enough he said grufFy There
hasn't a shot come within a foot OF
the sill The ground slopes out yon-
der. and those fellows can't fire low
Put the new men at the central win
dow, and let them shoot at every fash
they see Bradley win pass back their
empty guns"
I wondered how long our supply OF
ammunition would hold out with such
fusillade kept up. but yentured upon
10 protest. for was already cropping
my way through the darkness along
the inner wall Furniture lay over
turned in every direction. and ex-
perienced considerable difficulty in
making progress through the debris
without attracting attention. A great
square piano stood directly across the
entrance to the back parlor. left by
the drawing nearly together of the
sliding doors. | waited until Bradley
had crawled through with an arm
full of loaded guns, and then entered
also, creeping silently between the
piano legs. As did so bullet struck
the case above. and the whole instru-
ment trembled to the impact, giving
forth strange moan. as II in pain.
Some one was grooming In the cor
ner at my left, and supposing the
wounded to be lying there, | turned
more toward the right, keeping as
close as possible to the wall, hopeful
| might come in contact with one of
the women. l do not honestly know
why did this-really had no excuse,
except my natural distrust of Brennan.
coupled with an eager desire to be of
service to the woman of my heart.
There was little to guide me in the
search. as the flame of the discharging
rifles did not penetrate here. Once
heard TIE rustic of skirt. while a
faint sound of whispering reached me
from the rear of the room. Then my
hand. cropping blindly along the wall,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-14
CHAPTER xxvIII.-continued.

All that occurred next was but the
impulse of a second. ! stood with
hand resting lightly upon the mules
neck. his long head dropping sleepily
beside my shoulder. | saw Red Low.
rie throw up his gun. all his evil ma
sure written in his face, his cruel eyes
instantly afiame with anger, and. In
spired by the desperation of our case,
| stopped suddenly. and blew with all
my force into that long. pendant ear.
Beelzebub gave vent to one snort of
mingled rage and terror, and then let
drive. backing into that cluster OF
choice rascals like a very thunderbolt
Of wrath, cleaving his way by every
lightning blow of those nimble legs,
and tumbling men to right and left.
There was a yell Of fright. a wild
scramble for safety, a perfect volley
Of cursing-I saw Red Lowrie go
tumbling backward, a heel planted
fairly IN the pit of his stomach, and
the next instant Craig, swearing like
a pirate, was jammed down on top OF
him. a red cash across his forehead
1t was all accomplished so speedily,
that 1t seemed but medley OF heels,
Of wildly cavorting mule, of scram.
bling. falling men.
"Fire!" cried excitedly. Sock II
into them. lads, and follow mel"
There was a quick outburst OF
fame. thunderous report. and. with
out waiting to see or hear more,
sprang forward through the dense
smoke. and raced msdly toward the
front door. Cation painted at my side
and ] could hear the heavy feet OF
a score OF men pounding the turf be-
hind US. The rush was so rapid. the
noise SO great and confusing, could
not distinguish whether we were even
fred upon from the rear, but marked
q red fash at one of the windows in
our front, and heard behind me a
sharp wall of agony.
IF any man drops. pick him up!'
{ called, and at that moment we
sprang up the steps. and began pound
ing loudly against the door,
open up!" shouted the Lieutenant
Inxiously. Brennan, open up. quick!
It's Cation with help"
though it never would open. A
volley crashed into us. and Sands
pitched down upon his face. clutching
at the man next him as he fell. |
glanced back anxiously--a dark, con.
fused mass of men. without military
formation were running across tho
open space toward us
Bout facet" | shouted Load at
will-firer
We poured one scattering volley
into them. 1t halted their movement
Tor a moment, and han the door
opened scant crack.
lis this you, Caton?"
Yes; for Gods sake. open up."
The heavy door r~ung slowly IN
ward. and with wild rush to be first
we surged headlong into the hall
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-14
Retreat of a Philosopher

went to Avignon TO stay for a year,
but Mrs. MINIS sudden death changed
her husbands plans. and for about
fourteen years be passed his grief with
his books. Just Leaving, the grounds to
visit his wife'g grave. surrounded by
"sombres cypress" Ia this little earth.
Iy paradise ne wrote that he found
that enjoyment necessary to his tx
istence which a,e house Of commony
did not liberalization Globe.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-14
~,IltAnE

touched the lower fold OF a dress. 1t
felt like coarse calico to my fingers.
MRS. Bungay," / whispered eai.-
tiously, lis this your"
The woman started at sound of my
voice. but replied in the same low
tone: "Thets my name: who mo1ght
We ba?"
"A friend of yours. and OF your bus
band" | answered. for doubted II
she would recall my name. Did you
know Jed was here?"
My man? hiven be praised! But
I'll knock Their head OF Their little devil
If ever / git my hand on him. will
tibet. Whar's Their little imp bin all
Their timer"
Hunting for you. and crying his
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-14
Death Preferred.

A. Stirling Calder. the Philadelphia
sculptor, was reminded at the Frank
lin I'm club. apropos of the Fourth OF
July and Liberty. O. a story about the
great BarthoIdi statue in New York
bay.
IAN eminent English critic. he
said, sailing into New York bay for
the first time. saw Bartholdi's colossal
work and said:
"Is that Liberty
Yes friend replied.
Then said the critic. give me
DEATH"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-14
Makes Plea for Farmers.

Madison. That Gov. McGoyern
should fill the four vacancies on the
board of agriculture With farmers,
since only five of the thirteen mem
bers are practical agricuturists, was
the demand made by former Dean
Henry of the college of agriculture
at the annual meeting of the Wiscon-
sin Livestock Breeders association
here
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-14
darhor Aid Bills Pass

Washington, d. C.--The senate
passed the bills for aids to naviga-
tion at Ashland and Oconto which
were introduced by Senator Stephen
son. The nominations OF r. II. Mag
deburg for pension agent at Milwau-
kee; Bert Williams, postmaster at
lola; William H. Barray. postmaster
at Wautoma, were confirmed
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-14
$50 onn Fire AZ RACINE

Racine - Fire destroyed the
Thronson Furniture company build
ing with loss of $50, 600 The city
hall was damaged by the falling
walls OF the furniture store. other
large buildings were threatened by
the blaze
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-14
Whitewater Normal Gets Yoder

Madison PRO-. A. n. Yoder, prin-
eipal of the New York School OF
Philanthropy, was elected president
of the Whitewater, Wis, normal
school ly the board of regents. Mr..
Yoder will begin his new duties June
/, 1912, at a salary of $1,000.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-14

Appleton Three saloon keepers
are under arrest, charged with sell
ing liquor to minors, as result of
an investigation by a detective en-
ployed by a committee oil business
and professional men
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-14

Washington.-The president has
nominated as Wisconsin postmasters:
A. M Merrill, Mcmillan; Bernard
Roemer. Tigerton.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-14
CHAPTER Xxx.
A Union Of Yank and nep.


AS the heavy door changed behind
6s some one upon the outside began
pounding upon 1t. while with deadly
chug a bullet crashed into the oaken
panel
NDonnerwetteri" shouted a deer
yoice, wildly. Captain, | am ye; out
NIT der bullets"
With a crash / flung aside the thick
iron bar which answered as a lock
and drew in the Sergeant, yet painting
heavily from his hard run.
by Chiminy, dot vas a narrow
squeak" he exclaimed, as released
my grasp upon him and hurled the
door back into its place.
A dim light swinging suspended
from the ceiling of the great wide hall
revealed clearly the scene within. As
turned | beheld Brennan for the first
time, and his face remains a memory
Standing with his back to the stair
railing. revolver grasped tightly in
either hand. his eyes burning. his
countenance flushed with anger. and
clouded by doubt. he appeared almost
like one distracted. At sight OF me
he gave up all attempt to control his
a
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-14

Madison The universities of Ne
braska and Wisconsin will shoot
dual rifle match on February "a.
The University of Minnesota and Cor
nell university have written for match
shoots in teams of ten men. shooting
at targets fifty feet distant
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-14

Madison. The estate of Mrs
AdeIia Berry Sloane, who died some
time ago at Lenox. Mass, paid the
state OF Wisconsin S24,65O as inheri
lance taxes on 10000 shares of North
ern Pacific railroad stock owned by
Mrs Sloane at the time of her death.
The taxes were paid as the result of
a compromise OF the states claim,
which was approved by the governor
and state tax commission
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-14

La Crosse.-Three cases of diphi
iberia in one family are prol
nounced by the La Crosse health de-
partment to be due to cat TheNams
fly had acquired a maltese. cat 5FSh q,
family In which there had Just bee1
a recovery from the diseeeEy
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-14

Waukesha. Fire, said to have
been caused by plumber who
was thawing water pipe in the
Fountain inn. caused a loss estimated
at $4,000 The guests escaped with
their belongings
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-14

Menasha. Fred Fetch, diver
employed at the new mill of the
Lakeside Paper company. was pulled
from Lake Butte des Morris in an I'M
conscious condition when the divers
uniform. IN which he was working.
filled with water.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-14

Eau Claire. During 1911 there
was total fire loss of s31.O00.-
SIS, as against $4,000 the previous
year. The equipping OF the fire de-
partment with auto trucks is being
considered
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-14

Neeuah.-At the meeting of the
Fox River Valley Medical society
these officers were elected: President.
DR.. d. t. Phillips. Menomonee. Mich:
vice-presidents. DR.. +. G. Connell.
Oshkosh; Dr. s. G. Todd: secretary
and treasurer. Dr., W. webber Kelly,
Green Bay.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-14

New Richmond.--Dr 0. II. Ella
son. state veterinarian, investigat-
ed cases OF CHAMBERS among horses in
the town of Somerset. He ordered one
animal killed. Or. Eliason announced
a new ruling on cattle shipped INTO
Wisconsin from adjoining states. DIR.
Eliason holds that cattle known as
feeders need not be tested for tu-
berculosis, but must be kept isolated
until again shipped out of the state
or slaughtered
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-14

Kenosha.-The state Industrial
commission has handed down its
first decision IN Kenosha, deciding
that John Adomaltis. formerly work
man for the Simmons Manufacturing
company. should receive $3.50 and
his doctor bill as compensation for in
juries received when he lost two Tin
gers in a wood working machine.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-14

Marshheld Gem IBGes King
Company A. loog f5dcaa6hdto meet
and go1hrGH Rh6t d O d isisp psseiorII
. ~lsnl Rtf 4hsI fnbli CIV J sl9s ssSo
,sopd. ,1ooId htimc ~
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-14

Madison. Prof S. w Gilman,
head of the college of commerce,
has declined an invitation to become
dean of the college of law of the Uni
versity Of North Dakota.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-25
Notice of Publication.

State of Illinois. Rock Island Coun-
ty-ss:
In the Circuit Court, September term.
1912. In Chancery.
Peter n. Shogren. Esther y. Carlson and
Helen c. Shogren. complainants, vs.
Earl II. Lundgren. Evelyn Lundgren
Clair Lundgren, Oscar Lundgren and
Central Trust & Savings Bank of Rock
Island, Ill, defendants.
Afidavit of non-resdence Of Earl H
Lundgren, Evelyn Lundgren, Clair
Lundgren and Oscar Lundgren, implead-
ed with the above defendant, Central
Trust & Savings Bank of Rock Island,
Ill, having been filed in the clerks Of
fee of the circuit court of said county.
notice is therefore hereby given to the
said nonresident defendants that the
compliments filed their bill of COM
plant in said court, on the chancery
side thereof, on the 25th day of July,
sued out of said court, wherein said suit
/ Is now pending, returnable on the third
Monday in the month of September
next, as is by law required.
Now. unless you the said nonresident
defendants above named, Earl H Lund-
and Oscar Lundgren. shall personally be
and appear before said circuit court, on
the first day Of the next term thereof to
be holden at Rock Island in and for
said county, on the third Monday in
September next, and plead answer or
| demur to the said complainant's bill of
complaint. the same and the matters
and things therein charged and stated
viii be taken as confessed and a de-
| cree entered against you according TO
the prayer of said bill
| GEORGE w. GAMBLE, Clerk.
| Rock Island, Ill, July IS. 1912.
| Jackson. Hurst & Stafford, complain
| ants solicitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-25
FORECAST ROCK DAVENPORT MOLINE
Generally tonight Friday Slightly tonight
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

The storm center that was yester-
day over Michigan has moved to the
coast of Maine and has been attended
by showers in the lake region and the
middle Atlantic sections. The north
western of high pressure overlies Sas-
katchewan, Manitoba and the upper
Missouri valley and the attendant cool
er temperatures prevail as far south
eastward as northern Illinois. The air
pressure remains low on the Rocky
mountain plateau and light showers
have occurred on the north Pacific
coast and the eastern Rocky mountain
slope and in the lower Missouri valley.
The eastward movement of the north
western high will be attended by gen
orally fair weather in this vicinity to.
night and Friday, with slightly cooler
temperature tonight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-25
Publication Notice.

State Of illinois. Rock Island Coun-
ty-ss:
In the Circuit Court Of said county.
TO the September term, A D. 1912. In
General Genera No. 685ai Bill LOT Ae"ef'
George A. Lyon. trustee in bankrupt
cy OF the estate Of Josiah L. Robinson,
complainant, VS.. Josiah l. Robinson,
Ada Stone Robinson. Fred J. Kraft, Mu-
tuaI Wheel company, corporation; L.
estate of the Robinson Miller company,
a corporation: William z. Fry, trustee
in bankruptcy of the Robinson Manu-
Frank II. Keys, Cary R. Crawford. and
George McMaster, defendants.
To the above named defendants
Frank II. Keys and Cary r. Crawford:
Notice is hereby given TO you and
each Of you, that the above named com
plainant has filed in said court, IN said
residents of the state of Illinois. That
he has also filed in said court, in said
cause. second amended bill OF COM
plant against all the original parties
to said cause. and as his second supple
mental bill thereto, bringing as new
parties defendant in said cause, you, the
said Frank II. Keys and Cary r. Craw-
| ford and said George McMaster. That
a summons in chancery has been issued
in said cause by the clerk Of said court
against you. said Frank II. Keys and
Cary R Crawford. defendants. directed
( TO the sheriff of said county of Rock
| Island. TO execute, returnable to the
next term of said court, to be begun and
| holden at the court house in the city of
Rock Island, in said county, on the third
/ Monday of September 1912. at which
time and place you and each of you will
| appear and plead. answer or demur TO
said amended bill of complaint.
Dated at Rock Island, H., this oath
GEORGE W. GAMBLE
Clerk of Said Court.
! Bowersock. Hall & Hook; Jackson,
| Hurst & Stafford, solicitors for com
| plsinants.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-25

territory. General n. W. Halleck
reached Washington. having been sum-
mOned from Corinth. Miss, by Presi-
dent Lincoln.
On July . Federal cavalry belonging
to General Pope's army severed the
Confederate railway communications
on the Virginia Central north of Rich
mond. General n. B. Forests Con
federste cavalry destroyed the Nash
vile railroad bridge after ca pturing the
Federal garrison. The bridge was a
link in the Federal army communion
tons between Nashville and Louisville
President Lincoln on July % warned
all persons to cease aiding the Confed-
eracy. This was the SIXTY DAYS notice
required by the confsca don act Of July
II The British government advised
Canada TO prepare for self defense
against the United States. One cause
OF alarm was President Lncoln's rec
ommending OF a ship canal which
would enable warships to sail from the
Atlantic to the Mississippi via the lakes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-25

eral Pope was superior TO his own. but
the uncertainty that then surrounded
the designs Of Mcclellan rendered il
ineIpedient for Lee 10 reinforce him
from the army AT Richmond Assist
ance was promised, however. should
the advance OF General Pope make II
easy 10 strike an enectual blow with.
out withdrawing the Confederate
troops too long from the defense OF the
capital.
The Federal army AT Harrison's
Landing. continuing TO manifest no in
tention OF resuming active operations.
and General Pope's advance having
reached the Rapidan. General A F.
Hill, with his division, was ordered
from Richmond on July 81 TO Join
General Jackson. At the same time.
In order TO keep Mcclellan stationary
at HarriSou's Landing or. If possible
to cause him to withdraw from the
James river. General d. II. Hill. com.
handing south of the James. was di-
rected TO threaten the Federal com