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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-04-04

wall behind uS. I was the tast to
w.iggle In through the narrow open
ing, and rolling Instantly out OF the
tiny bar OF light, l lay silent for q
mAment, ~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. II l 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 | lay. could hear
his voice issuing low. stern orders.
IF you'll only keep down you're
safe enough" he said grufly. 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 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 | 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. l 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 a bullet struck
the case above, and the whole instru.
ment trembled to the impact, giving
forth a strange moan, as II In pain.
Some one was groaning 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. 1 do not honestly know
why I did this-really l 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 the rustic Of a skirt, while q
faint sound Of whispering reached me
from the rear Of the room. Then my
hand, cropping blindly along the wall
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-04-04

eyes out / answered. smiling 70 40
self in the darkness. Where Il MrA
Brennan?"
list beyond ns. thar in Their cor
ner."
As she spoke . bullet whixzed past
us. having missed TIN obstruction OF
the plano. l coul4 feel the wind
stirred by its passasS, while its pc
culiar hum told me ) was a Mimic
ball.
You are too far out from the WALL
| protested. You are in range"
Cant help 1t II | be. I'm yere ter
take Their guns from Their sojer. an
pass 'em back"
1 crept slowly along beyond her.
keeping close to the wall. but had
progressed hardly more than a couple
Of yards. when l felt a hand lightly
touch me.
Il recognize your voice." said a soft
whisper, "and am SO glad you are
here"
Who can guess the motives that In
splre a woman? This was my well
come, where / had anticipated cold.
ness and repellant pride.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-04-04
CHAPTER xxvllI.-contlnued.

All that occurred next was but the
impulse Of a second. l stood with
hand resting lightly upon the mules
neck, his long head dropping sleepily
beside my shoulder. | saw Red Low
fSe throw up his gun, all his evil ma
ture written In his face, his cruel eyes
Instantly aflame with anger, and, in
spfred by the desperation of our case,
l stopped suddenly, and blew with all
my force into that long, pendant ear.
beeizebub gave vent to n 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 volIey
of cursing-I saw Red Loyrie 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 it seemed but a medley of heels,
Of wildly cavortlng mule, of scram-
bling, falling lei
"Fre!" | cried excitedly. Sock It
into them, lads, and follow mel"
There was a quick outburst of
fame, a 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 ! could hear the heavy feet Of
a o of men pounding the turf be-
hind us. The rush was so rapid, the
noise so great and confusing, | could
mot distinguish whether we were even
fired upon from the rear, but / marked
o red fash at one of the windows in
our front. and heard behind me a
sharp wall of agony.
IF any mar 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,
Anxiously. Brennan, open up, quick!
ITS Cation with help"
I 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 the
open space toward us.
Bout facet" | shouted. Load at
will-fre!"
We poured one scattering volley
into them. 1t halted their movement
for a moment, and then the door
opened a scant crack.
is this you, Caton?"
Eyes; for Gods sake, open up!"
The heavy door swung slowly in
ward, and with a wild rush to be first
We surged headlong into the hall.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-04-04
COLLEGE BAND WILL TOUR.
Thirty Members in Organization Take
Part in Trip.

Fayette.-The Central College con-
,ert band, under the direction of N.
w. Brickley, will make a concert tour
through the state. 1t has thirty mem
bers, among them L. P. Davis, a bari
tone artist; r. w. Carol, a solo clari-
netist, and M. l.. Brown, cornetist.
The program will consist of band,
piano and stringed selections.
Critics pronounced this to be n OF
the best bands among colleges and
universities in the West.
The first concert was given at Mex
leo, Mo. On the succeeding night
they played at Vandalia. From there
they went to frankfort, Monroe City,
Shelbina and Clarence.
Mr.. Brickey Is considering a tour
Under the management of a Chautau-
qua. If this is not accepted his organ
cation probably will play in some
park for the early part of summer.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-04-04
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 l failed in utter
ance. Anticipating GOODNESS, indiffer-
ence, possibly ven resentment at my
presuming to approach her, l was in
stead greeted by an %unstudied warmth
of welcome that made my heart beat
fiercely.
Surely l am not mistaken" she
questioned, rendered doubtful by my
silence. is not this Captain Wagner
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 a light
laugh, "and is that all3 Yet surely, II
I was to believe my own yes l was
perfectly justified in my actions then.
However, Captain, l 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"
Il am more than delighted to learn
that cloud is no longer to oyershadow
us. Miss Minor, has made a full ex-
PLANTATION, them"
"You have been completely K
Grated, and restored to my good
graces."
AS she spoke, | became aware that
she was busily engaged upon some
task, and when she ended l 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"
"You are loading, then?" I asked, as,
| complied with her request.
I'VE have all been busy. Isn't IT
terrible? 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 I was in the
house?"
II was told some noble Co~nfederates
had accompanied Lieutenant Cation
back to aid us, but your name was
not mentioned"
Then my appearance must have
proven a complete surprise?"
Yves, and no." she answered frank
ly. 81 was not sure it was you, or
course, and | did not venture to ask,
but I knew you were in the neighbor-
hood, and that such an act would be
in a way characteristic. l was Ger
tain you would come if you knew, and
II, we'll really, hoped it was"
In spite of a slight effort at restraint
I groped in the darkness until l
touched her hand. For the moment
she permitted me to retain 1t, as IL
unconsciously. within my grasp.
"Why?" l 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 icy even
spoke of ne 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 I sat struggling
~ -uskb 4or,ptation
ITO BE CONTINUED.)
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-04-04
CHAPTER Xxx.
A Union Of Yank and Kep.

~ ~ iA''FN N''N
AS the heavy door changed behind
as some one upon the outside began
pounding upon 1t, while with deadly
chug a bullet crashed into the oaken
panel.
"Donnerwetter!" shouted a deep
voice, wildly. Captain, | am yet out
init der bullets"
With a crash l 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 hal
revealed clearly the scene within. AS
I turned l beheld Brennan for the iirst
time, and his face remains a memory
Standing with his back to tho stair
railing, a revolver grssped tightly IL
either hand. his eyes burning. hill
countenance flushed with anger, ant
ciouded by doubt, he appeared almos'
like one distracted. At sight Of m,
ne gave up all attempt to control hi
raging temper.
What does allSthis mean?" he de
manded hoarsely. Who are thes'
mem Cation. II you have betraye,
a., BY God. ! will shoot you dead"
There Is no betrayal returned tn,
Lieutenant. coolly. '1rhese az ar
friends"
sFricndsf" bio laughed cynicalIy
Friends? HI that uniform, and yol
attired III d Rebel cavalry Jacket
<.giendsf that fellow over there2w an,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-04-04
SHE QUIT COFFEE
And Much Good Came From II.

It is hard to believe that coffee will
put a person In such a condition as 1t
did a woman Of Apple Creek, O. She
tells her own story:
II did not believe coffee caused my
trouble, and frequently said I liked
1t so well | would not quit drinking 1t,
even If it took my life, but l was a
miserable sufferer from heart trouble
and nervous prostration for four years.
Il was scarcely able to go around at
all. Had no energy, and did not are
for anything. Was emaciated and had
a constant pain around my heart until
/ thought I could not endure II. I
felt as though I was liable to die any
time.
frequently / had nervous chills and
the least excitement would drive sleep
away, and any little noise would up
set me terribly. / was gradually get
ting worse until finally one day, II
came over me, and. | asked myself
what is the use of being sick all the
time and buying medicine SO that l
can indulge myself in coffee?
$50 l thought l would see II I could
quit drinking coffee, and got soma
Postum to help me quit. 1 made II
strictly according to directions, and
I want to tell you that change was the
greatest step in my life. 1t was easy
to quit coffee because / had the
Postum which / like better than /
liked the old coffee. One by n the
old troubles left, until now / am in
splendid health, nerves steady. heart
all right, and the pain all gone. Never
have any more ervo chills, don't
take any medicine. can do all my
Homework, and have done a great
deal besides.
my ~sisterinlaw, who visited me
this summer had been an invalid for
some time, much as / a / got her
to quit coffee and drink Postum, She
gained five pounds In three weeks,
and | never saw such q change In any.
ones health"
There's d reason
Ever read the above Ietterf A new
Dme appears from time to lime They
IRE genuine. true. and full VI humam
interest.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-04-04
RECORD FOR MISSOURI COW.
Chief Josephine II. Exceeds the Milk
Product of Her Mother.

Columbia. - Missouri Chief jose
phine II. finished a six months milk
and butter test in which she bested
the record Of her mother, the worlds
champion, by 1886 pounds. Josephine
II. holds the state record.
She was bred at and is owned by
University of Missouri. The records
show 7,O35 pounds for Missouri Chief
Josephine II. in six months, while her
mother produced 6.701 pounds of milk
in the same period at the same age.
The milk production of the average
Missouri COW is 1880 pounds a year.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-04-04
Retreat of a Philosopher

went to Avignon to stay for q 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.
ly paradise he wrote that he found
that enjoyment necessary to his ex-
istence which the house of commons
did not offer.-London Globe.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-04-04
STATE CAN'T BE REDlsTRlcTED.
Test Measure Declared Void Because
Governor Did Not Proclaim II.

Jefferson City.-The judges of the
circuit court can not be compelled by
mandamus to redistrict the state into
senatorial districts. The supreme
court, in an opinion by Judge Wood
son, holds that the redistricting meas
ure of Secretary Of State Roach and
Attorney General Major is void, be-
cause Gov. Hadley refused to promul-
gate it and that the legislative duties
having been delegated to the state
officers and circuit court, the courts
have no power to make them act.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-04-04
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" be
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
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-04-04
Women to Wear MantlIIas In Church

women TO wear WanIliidS IN SHuTCH.
Women of st. Francis De Sales
Cathedral will introduce into this
country the custom Of wearing in
church the graceful lace headdress of
the Spanish women in place Of hats.
The innovation vas suggested by Rev.
DR.. O'Connor to the members Of the
Altar society and at the general COM
munion of the society the scarfs will
be worn.
"The hats of today have become a
monstrosity," said Rev. DR.. O'Con-
nor, addressing the society.-Toledo
Correspondence Cleveland Leader.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-04-04

touched the lower fold Of a dress. It
felt like coarse calico to my fingers.
Mrs, Bungay," whispered eau
tiously, lis this your"
The woman started at sound of my
voice, but replied in the same low
tone: "Thet's my name; who mought
We be?"
"A friend of yours, and of your hus-
band" l answered. for | doubted If
she would recall my name. Did you
know Jed was here?"
MY man? Hiven be praised! But
I'll knock Their head off Their little devil
If ever l git my hand on him, l will
tibet. Whar's Their little imp bin all
Their time?"
Hunting for you, and crying his
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-04-04
Means to Enjoy cIoslna Year.

WeaTS 70 EhJoy CIoSIHg YtdT'
Having made a million dollars by
the practice of law since he quit poll
tics, former Congressman and Cover
nor Frank 8. Black, aged ffty-eight,
has confirmed the reports that he his
retired. "After a certain point is
reached it isn't money a man should
work for, but time. You can't defy
human nature" he says.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-04-04
Pick Jail Locks and Escape.

Rolla.-Two prisoners broke jail in
Rolla, picking locks from the cell and
cutting a hole through the roof. One
Is John Carroll, arrested for breaking
into a box car at st. James, Mo-, and
brought to Rolla for safe keeping.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-04-04
Gallant Blind Man.

"Ah, you're a pretty lady"
Whats that? thought you were
blind"
In a sense only. lever see the
ugly women."-Journal Amusant.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-04-04

Ella-What do you think Of him?
Stella-He's too mean to pay ALI
mony-even a dollar down and a dol
lar a month.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-04-04

The woman who shows her teeth
and smiles is reasonably sure to at
tain her object much quicker than the
one who shows her teeth and growls.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-04-04

There is nothing heavenly about war,---or
Dyspepsia. The world is o~utgrowing the
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-04-04

sphinx Eye" is Epidemic in the Spring.
Try Murine Eye Remedy for Reliable Relief
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-04-04
ReveIIe to Aid in Arson Quiz,

Jefferson City.-Upon request Of
Gov. Hadley, Assistant Attorney Cen
eral Reyelle was assigned to assist
the prosecuting attorney Of Madison
county in a grand jury investigation
at Fredericktown to determine cause
Of a large number Of fires in Freder-
icktown recently.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-04-04

Talk to yourself if you want an ap-
preciative audience.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-04-04

Many a brave man has lost his
nerve In a dentists chair.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-04-04

Bevier.-Dwight Pease, aged N, a
citizen for a number Of years. died at
his home from maladies incident to.
I'D age. He held q number Of offi
;iRl positions In the city government.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-04-04

Some of the charity that begins at
home isn't up to the standard.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-04-04
cattle4Eeeders Worrying.

Warrensburg = Cattle feeders in
Johnson county are in sore straits for
feed for their stock. Feed crops were
light, owing to the drought last year,
and the long, hard winter exhausted
the supply. w. J. Mayes, the biggest
feeder in Johnson county, said: 1--WE
are squarely up against it. We have
been trying to get u cattle through
on oil cakes and old wheat stacks for
roughness, but the feed men Of Kan
sas City and st. Louis refuse to take
our money. They a not supply us,
and do not know when they a I'm
less the weather improves and grass
comes soon thousands of dollars
worth of good cattle will succumb."
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-04-04

Arrested for Alleged Bank Fraud.
Kansas City.--E. e. West Of Gin
ton, Mo-, was arrested in Kansas City
on Q warrant charging him with an
attempt to defraud the Citizens Ma
tional bank of Harrisonviile, Mo. He
was released on $1,000 bond.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1912-08-22
Expert will Fight Mediterranean Fly

The Pacific coast is threatened with
an invasion of destructive alien
horde. The federal government and
the state of California have already
made appropriations to t@ expended in
guarding against thc invasion. and c.
L. Moriott, acting chief of the bureau
of entomology. United States depart
ment of agriculture, was in Portland
on his way to the Hawaiian Islands
last week whence the arrival of the
destructive element is feared.
This pest which the authorities are
so anxious to keep from the shores of
the continental United States. saws
Mr.. Morlott. is the Mediterranean
fruit fly. The destructive insect has
been found in the Waialula district of
the Hawaiian Islands, where it is
feared that the bug may be brought
to America in shipments of fruit from
the islands. To prevent this. if possi-
BILE, quarantines have been established
at island ports and also at California
ports where the fly would be most
likely to make its first stand IN this
country.
1t is to take over the quarantine
stations already established and to
extend the work that the government
has made its appropriation, and Mr..
Morlott is to look after this feature of
the undertaking.
This is a case of prevention rather
than of cure, said Mr.. Morlott.
The Mediterranean fruit fly has been
ravaging certain parts Of Europe for
in pitr
Pacific Islands about two years ago,
being taken there presumably from
Australia, or some other country
where it flourishcs. The fear is now
that it will come to our shores in fruit
shipments from Hawaiian Island |
points, and to guard against this
strict quarantine is desired.
1.-THE California legislature made an
appropriation some time ago to pre-
pare to prevent the arrival of the pest
there, and the National government was
appealed to to assist in the work.
California would be the most seriously |
affected if the fruit fly made its way |
to the Pacific coast. The pest attacks
the semi-tropicaI fruits, especially |
oranges, bananas and the like. though |
it thrives on peaches and some other
fruits as we'll.
at is possible that the pest would
come into Oregon from California if it
found breeding place there. though |
the southern states would be the most |
seriously hurt. From California the
fly would get down to Florida. Louis
lana, and along the gulf, so that its
ravages might be seriously destructive. |
1t is hoped that by maintaining a
strict quarantine on all fruit coming
from the Islands the pest may be kept |
off this coast"