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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-05-10

determined assault. The dark interior
Of such a house as this offered too
many defensive advantages which the
daylight would largely overcome.
Have you had some hard aghttng?"
I asked OF the man lying next me, a
manly-looking fellow, wearing the vel
low chevrons of a corporal Of cavalry.
They pitched in mighty strong at
first, sir" he answered civ1lly. AN
we had so few men they pretty nearly
rushed US. fer sure. 1t was our re-
peatin' rifles tibet drove 'em back"
We relapsed into silence, each In
tent upon the uncertainty without. AS
I lay there, gazing an1iously into the
darkness, l could not forbear wonder
ing where Brennan had concealed the
women to keep them from harm.
Would he inform them Of our arrival!
He could scarcely hope to keep the
fact long hidden, for they would Ger
tainly see some Of my g~ray-jackets,
and ask questions.
They seem to be peckin' away pref
ty lively out in 'front.'" said the cor
poral, i~nterrupttng my reverie.
Yes" I admitted. I'm my judg-
ment that will prove the main point OF
attack. How many men did the Ma
jor have there before we camel"
Same as here, SIR"
"And four of mine; that makes sew
en- altogether, counting himself, and
two Of these ought to be posted in the
upper story. He's bound to need more;
<k~k Ar&r0 d voVu ofnodvo
Hes got the women loadin' for
him, and that helps some"
"The women?" ] asked. staring at
him In amazement. do you mean to
say Mrs. Brennan and Celia Minor are
there In that front room?"
Don't know who they are, sir
two nightly fine lookin' young ladies,
an old lady with white hair, an a big
rough-lookin' female. sir. The last one
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-05-10

wan behind Ms. | was the last TO
wriggle in through the narrow open
ing, and rolling instantly out OF the
tiny bar OF light, l lay silent for a
moment, endeavoring to get my bear
ings. l was determined upon just one
thing-to obtain speech with the wom-
en-, learn, II possible, their exact sit
uation, and, II / found 1t necessary
insist upon their better protection. An
insane jealousy Of me should not con-
tinue to expose them to unnecessary
peril.
Brennan was directly across the
room from where I lay. l could hear
his voice issuing low. stern orders.
IF you'll only keep down you're
safe enough" he said gruf1y. 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 tho new men at the central win
dow, and let them shoot at every flash
they see. Bradley will pass, back their
empty guns"
l wondered how long our supply OF
ammunition would hold out with such
a fusillade kept up, but ventured upon
no protest, for I was already cropping
my way through the darkness along
the inner wall. Furniture lay over
turned in every direction, and I ex-
p~erienced considerable difficulty in
making progress through the debris
without attracting attention. A great
square piano stood directly across the
entrance I'd the back parlor. left by
the drawing nearly together Of the
sliding doors. l waited until Bradley
had crawNd through with an arm
full 81 foaded guns, and then entered
also, creeping silently between the
piano legs. AS l did SO a bullet struck
the case above, and the whole instru-
ment trembled to the impact. giving
forth q strange moan, as If in pain.
Some n was groantng In the o r
ner at my left, and supposing the
wounded to be lying there, l turned
more toward the right, keeping as
close as possible to the " IL, hopeful
I might come in contact with n OF
the m l do not honestly know
WY l did this-realy 1 had nc excuse.
except my natural distrust Of Brennan.
coupled with an eager desire to be OF
service to the oma Of my heart.
There was little to guide me in the
search, as the flame of the d~ischarging
rifles did not penetrate here. Once l
heard the rustic OF a skirt. while a
faint sound of whispering reached me
from the real of the room. Then my
hand. cropping blindly along the wall,
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-05-10
ERUPTION COVERED BODY

three years ago this winter I had
q breaking out that covered my whole
body. It itched 70 It seemed as II
should 90 raxy. It first came out in
little pimples on my back and spread
till Il covered my whole body and
limbs down to my knees. also my arms
down to my elbows. Where
scratched It made sores, and the ter.
xible itching and burning kept me
from sleeping. ! tried several RENE
dies al to no purpose. Then l con-
cluded to try the Cuticura Remedies.
used the Cuticura Soap and Cuticura
Ointment. also the Resolvent, for
about four months. and they COM
plstsly cured me Of eczema. ! have
had no return Of the disease since. ]
never had a good nights rest after the
skin eruption frst broke out till 4 COM
menced using the Cuticura Soap and
Ointment. / had only used them a
few days before I could zee they were
beginning to heal, and the terrible
itching wal gone.
Those that lived IN the house at
the time know how ] suffered, and
how the Cuticura Soap and Ointment
cured me-. I never take q bath with.
out using the Cuticura Soap, and ]
Do not believe there are better rem.
edies for any skin disease than the
Cudcura 6oap and Ointment" (Signed)
Mrs Sarah Calkins, Waukegan, Ill.
Mar. ~. 1911. Although Cuticura
Soap and Ointment are sold by drug.
100 awA AAalara ~Avopvwhnro q aayn.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-05-10
~,lLtAH(

touched the lower fold OF a dress. It
felt like coarse calico to my fingers.
Mrs. Bungay," l whispered eau
tiously, sis this your"
The woman started at sound Of my
voice. but replied in the same low
tone: .Thet's my name; who mought
We bel"
"a friend of yours, and of your hus-
band" l answered. for l doubted II
she would recall my name. did you
know Jed was here?"
my man.? Hiyen be praised! But
I'll knock Their head of ther little devil
if eve | git my hand on him, | will
tibet. Whar's Their little imp bin all
Their time?"
Hunting for you, and crying his
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-05-10
What Every Woman Knows.

A Cleveland schol teacher writes
that she asked her class what was the
difference between the expressions, ga
while" and ga time Nobody seemed
to have any ideas or the subject.
Finally the light of intelligence was
seen to shine in the eyes of one little
boy, and the teacher called upon him
to save the intellectual honor of the
class.
ct know, teacher!" he cried eagerly.
when papa says he's going out for a
while. m says she knows he's
going out for a time!"
That's one way of looking at it
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-05-10
or THAT MEDICINE
Her Mind Made Up az to
n Doses Of unquenchable
Compound.

mixers, N. Y, physician had a
cook who was a chronic com
4ner One day she came In groan
eng with . misery In her side and the
doctor offered to prescribe for her.
He went to the dining oom, poured
out . spoonful Of game sauce, stirred
In some English mustard and sprin.
He'd on some cayenne pepper, and
handed the dose to the sufferer, tell
Ing her to take It down at one swallow.
II was two weeks or more before
Mary turned up with q new pain. THIS
time It was In her other side. Her
employer offered to mix her another
dose Of his medicine.
mo, subj" said Mary, firmly. I'm
much obliged to you, doctor; but I'se
done got my mind made up never asin
% drink nothfn' what water won't
squench!"-Saturday Evening Post.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-05-10

DeNeW eomsthina About Il.
The small boy Of the household was
not notably proficient In sacred lore.
bit when Hin sister asked him. Where
- oolomonss temple?" he indignant
~ resented the supposed impeach-
ment .ce his stock Of Information. and
eetorted;
S ssponst5you think 4 know anything?"
ooubt that he knew. but urged him to
Btate for her benefit.
Though not crediting her sincerity.
.he finally exclaimed. CURLY:
on the side 81 his head. Of course.
where other folks are! D'you s'pose
I'm toolf"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-05-10
CHAPTER xxvIu-contInued.

All that occurred next was but the
impulse Of . second. stood with
hand resting lightly upon the mules
neck. his long head dropping sleepily
beside my shoulder. / saw Red Low
rio throw up his gun, all his evil ma
ture written in his face. his cruel eyes
instantly, afiame with anger. and. In
spired by the desperation of our case.
I stopped suddenly. and blew with all
my force into hat long, pendant ear.
Beelzebub CAV vent to one mort 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 . yell Of fright, . wild
scramble for safety. q perfect volley
Of cursing-I saw Red Lowrie 60
tunbling backward. a heel planted
fairly In the pit Of his stomach. and
the next instant Craig. swearing like
. pirate. was jammed down on top OF
him, Z red cash across his forehead.
Il wa Ill accomplished 80 speedily,
that It seemed but q medley Of heels
Of wildly cavorting mule. OF scram
bling, falling men.
"F1re!" l cried excitedly. Sock 1,
into them. lads, and follow met"
There was a quick outburst OF
dame. . thunderous report, and. with
out waiting to see or hear more,
sprang< forward through the dense
smoke. and raced madly toward the
front door. Cation painted at my side
and i could hear the heavy feet OF
. score Of men pounding the turf be
hind us. The rush was so rapid, the
noise 30 great and confusing, I could
mo distinguish whether we were ever
1red upon from the rear, but / marked
. red flash at one OF the windows in
q front, and heard behind me q
sharp wall Of agony.
III any man drops, pick him sup!''
I called. and at that moment we
aprang up the steps, and began pound
Ing loudly against the door.
Open up!" shouted the Lieutenant,
a~nxiously. Brennan. open up, quick!
les Cation with help"
though It never would open. A
volley crashed into Us. and Sands
pitched down upon his face. clutching
at tho mar next him as he fell. l
glanced back anxiously-a dark, con-
fused mass Of men. without military
formation. r running across the
open space toward us.
Bout facet" I shouted. LOAD at
swill-Are!"
We poured one scattering volley
into them. It halted their movement
for . moment. and then the door
opened 4 scant crack.
rs this you. Caton?"
YES; for Gods sake. open upl"
The heavy door swung slowly In
ward. and with = Wild rush to be first.
we surged headlong into the hall.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-05-10

wus handlin' a 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 n one except lying
fiat upon the floor"
We'll, faint quite so bad as that.
sir" he protested, seemingly anxious
t % shield his officer from adverse
criticism. You see it's a double par
lor, 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 I know OF
any better place for them. This
house hain't got no collar"
A man CROPPED his way in from tho
lighted hall, but halted close beside
the door, una0le to perceive US In the
darkness.
rs Captain Wayne hsre?" he asked.
yes; what is it,"
Major Brennan has had two Ct his
men hit, sir. and wishes you to spare
him three of yours. unless you are hot
II pressed"
"An right; there's nothing doing
here" l answered. instantly determin-
ing upon my course. Corporal. |
shall leave you In command OF this
side for q few minutes. I believe !
can be OF more immediate value else
where. Bunsay. you and Elliott come
with me-"
The lower hall. having nj windows
In It, was the only safe place In the
building, and here . light had been
kept burning. Tho door which, as |
judged. must lead Into the back par
1or. was closed, and fastened upon
tho inside. At least It refused to yield
to my hand when tried. Another In
front stood very slightly aJar.
Report to Brennan" I whispered
Into Jsd's ear and forget to mention
am With you. I desire to investigate
matters for myself . few moments"
He nodded to intimate that he un-
derstood. and then We crept. one 1t .
dime, into the front apartment. hug
gtng the Aoor closely 70 keep beneath
the range q the bullets which swept
every now ana then thEough The
Nsu1m WtnAoun, - eAnGUe4 Into ~
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-05-10
Death Preferred.

A. Stirling Calder, the Philadelphia
sculptor, was reminded at the Frank
lin Inn club, apropos Of the Fourth OF
July and Liberty. o. a story about the
great Bartholdi 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:
lis that Liberty?
Yes a friend replied.
".Then.' said the critic. give me
DEATH"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-05-10
CHAPTER XXI.
a conver,atIon In tho Dark.

- conversation ~ S'o
In my extreme surprise at the IN
innate cordially expressed by her
words and manner I failed in utter
ance. Anticipating GOODNESS, indiner-
ence, possibly even resentment at my
presuming to approach her, l was In
stead greeted by an ~unstudied warmth
of welcome that made my heart beat
flercely.
Surely 1 am not mistaken" she
questioned, rendered doubtful by my
silence. rs not this Captain Wagner
There is no mistake" I fastened to
assure her, "but l had anticipated
from our last meeting a far less cor
dial greeting"
"Oh," she exclaimed, with a light
laugh, land is that all? Yet surely, II
l was to believe my eyes I was
perfectly justified in my actions then.
However, Captain, I 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
c~uspicions."
IT am more than delighted to learn
that cloud is nc 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, l became aware that
she was busily engaged upon some
task, and when she ended I felt the
steel Of a gun-barrel touch my hand.
please pass this to Maria" she
said calmly, and hand me back the
one she has" Ss wa
you are loading. them" asked. as
1 compiled with her request.
I'VE have all been busy. Isn't 1t
terrible? 1 was SO frightened at hrst'
but now they tell me that o and
your men have come, there is no lon
ger danger Of those horrible creatures
getting in here"
You knew. then. that l was in the
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 a complete surprise?
Yes, and no." she answered frank
w. 81 was not sure it was you. Of
course, and l did not venture to ask
but l knew you we're in the neighbor'
hood, and that such an act would be
in a way characteristic. l was Ger
tain you would come if o knew, and
II. well really, l hoped it was"
In spite of a slight effort at restraint
groped in the darkness until ]
touched her hand. For the moment
she permitted me to retain 1T, as II
unconseiously. within my grasp.
"Why?" 1 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 nc
interest in me-that you never ever
spoke of me except as h compelled
you to do SC"
For a moment she did not answer
"How constant the firing continues
she said at last, as ! sat struggling
dumbly with temptation.
(To BE CoNTINUED.)
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-05-10
eNlrkt Ma at ne children.

AaIoht Nst Oct ne Children.
u young lady 81 ten vi discussing
her kuturs with her mother.
Eyes fhommie.. shs said, Il shall
marr1bd and Isshall have four chill
Aren.
That will BE- nice!* commented the
sNot" continued the young lady
after I minute or two Of deep thought.
Maybe / won't have four children.
Il might marry ! ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Gvenins Post
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-05-10
Whsrs He stood.

A certain federal Judge who IL -
dignifled that he doesn't wish his
name to appear in print in connection
with mere facetiousness. tells an Ohio
paper . story Of q case where . col
ored woman was suing . railroad COM
pany for personal injury. An Irish
man was being examined as to his tit
ness to serve On the jury. rs there
any rsaso who you cannot try this
case?" asked the attorney. mo rea-
son. Have you any prejudice against
railroad companies or corporations Of
any kind?" Not a BIT" xviii you
try this case fairly and Justly and ac-
cording to the evidence I" Il will, sir.
Then at this present time you have
no notion AZ to how this case should
be decided. Sure | have-you dent
catch me there. sir. Me mind is made
up-I'm for the colored woman AZ
as1n Tie company"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-05-10
Tired of II,

The four-year-old had taken his re-
proof in a gratifying spirit, had ad-
mitted his fault, and sued sweetly for
pardon. Encouraged by his receptive
attitude. his mother ventured to add
a few general ethical truths; but with
the first hint Of transition from the
concrete to the abstract a mild re-
sentiment dawned in his eye.
Mother" he demanded, respectful
ly but firmly, when is this con-
versation going to stop!"-Harper's
Bazaar.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-05-10
Johns Logic.

John returned home at a very ques-
tionable hour, and among other SOU
venirs Of a special evening he carried
a considerable cash on his forehead.
His wife demanded an explanation OF
the wound.
'Nothin' be Harmed bout, M dear.
Jes' bit m'self."
John Brown! How could you bite
yourself on the forehead?" exclaimed
his irritated helpmate.
This had presented no difficulties to
the versatile John, If it had taxed the
credulity of his spouse.
Il stood on chair, y'knaw," he ex-
claimed glib1y.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-05-10
Retreat Of a Philosopher

went to Avignon to stay for a year.
but Mrs. Mills sudden death changed
her husbands plans, and for about
fourteen years he passed his grief with
his books. Just leaving the grounds to
visit his wife's grave, surrounded by
"sombres cypress" In this little earth
~ paradise he wrote that he found
that enjoyment necessary to his ex-
istence which the house of commons
did not o1er.-London Globe.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-05-10
An Exception to the Rule.

An Exception to the Rule.
"Jinks is a man who has his ham
mer Jul on all occasions"
Il bet there is n occasion where
he hasn't" +,
Whats that?"
When it's time to put down the
carpet"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-05-10
An Ananias,

&c. W. Smith says he loves to live
in the suburbs in winter"
"Humph! And the rascal was born
on Washington's birthday and named
after him, too."-Judge. .%p -
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-05-10

Before retiring, a cup of Garfield Teal
For good digestion and continued good
health,
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-05-10

If money talks it must be in 'silvery
tones, for we are told that silence 10
golden.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-05-10

Lots of people live and learn tho
things that are of NJ use to them.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-05-10
The Situation

Knicker-What Is the matter?
Bocker-The cook has divorced US
and wants alimony.-Harper's Bazar.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-09-13
WATER CLOSES
MANY Mines
ReIief in Caravans Rushed to
Sufferers in Flood Districts.
FIVE BRIDGES WASHED OUT
Stock of Mine Pumps in Pittsburgh
Exhausted-Miners Repairing
RaiIroads-Many Homes
Isolated.

Pittsburgh.-Heavy rains that fell
In Washington county and in parts OF
West Virginia added to the destruc-
ton wrought by Sunday nights storm.
Hundreds have been added to the
host of the homeless who have seen
raging streams carry their homes
away. Relief is being sent
The Wheeling Board OF Trade
raised $1,000. An appeal has been
sent to Governor Glasscock of West
Virginia and State aid is assured. At
Wellsburg and Follansbee, w. Va,
and Martins Ferry and SteubenVllle,
Ohio, public subscriptions are being
raised.
The Associated Charities in Pitts
burgh and Wheeling have arranged
for the shipment of food and clothing.
AS no railroads or trolleys are run
ming in the flooded district, great car
avans of wagons are carrying supplies
over the mountain roads.
In Washington and Green counties
and in the Pocahontas district of West
Virginia many of the great coal mines
nave Deen HOOueu duu tuouoiHoo VI
miners are out of work.
The Pennsylvania, Baltimore and
Ohio and Wabash railroads, however,
are offering all these men work in re-
pairing miles of track that were swept
away. Five big concrete bridges on
the Wheeling division of the Balti-
more and Ohio were washed out
The Wabash Railroad announced
that the losses TO the road In Wash
ington county would exceed S15O,00O.
Six miles of the Wabash Pittsburgh
Terminal Line were shifted by Peters
Creek.
Coal operators in Washington,
Greene, Fayette, Westmoreland and
Cambria counties have during the last
three weeks taken out of Pittsburgh
practically all the big mine pumps
that were held in stock here. AT
many of the mines it will be weeks
before the water is pumped out and
mining resumed.
Washington, Pa.-The additional
floods have desolated this county and
the financial damage will amount to
millions of dollars. The loss is pilins
up every hour.
Two railroad divisions have been
wrecked for many days. Hundreds OF
homes are under water and the own
ers of them are without adequate shell
ter. Telephone and telegraph com
munication has been almost entirely
| destroyed.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-09-13
GEN. MACARTHUR DIES.
Noted Soldier Stricken When Speak
inq at Veterans Reunion,

Milwaukee, Wis -Lieut-G Ar
thur Macarthur, U. S. A, retired, died
suddenly while attending a banquet of
veterans here.
He was speaking at the reunion of
his old regiment, the Twenty ninth
Wisconsin. He had been in i'll health,
the heat was intense, and he sank
back in his chair. saying he could not
continue. He lapsed into uncon-
sciousness and died in few minutes
While he lay dying, supported by
those who had known him through
life, his comrades, 100 in number,
stood around the chair reciting the
Lords Prayer. AS they finished he
opened his eyes, looked around and
passed away.
Arthur Macarthur was born in
Springfield, Mass, June 2, 1S45.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-09-13
TAKES STRIKING MINERS GUNS.
West Virginia Confiscates War Mate.
raI-Prsoner Court-M artialed.

Charleston, w. Va.-Hundreds of
miners were disarmed in the Cabin
Creek and Paint Creek districts by the
militia. The men made no resistance.
The collection cf arms and ammu-
milton includes almost every kind of
weapon from the vest pocket pistol
to the modern war rife and machine
gun. Much of the ammunition confis-
Gated savors of barbarism. Dumdum
and poisoned bullets, long since
placed under the ban at the Hague
peace conference even in time of war,
are included in the lot.
Members of the militia have arrest
ed dozens of men in the trouble zone
and there have been twelve court
tailed. The majority of the arrested
are mine guards employed by the
Baldwin detective agency