Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-05-08
to MolinO
Copyright, 1919, by Associated Literary Press.
By COLIN S. COLLINS

I
He rose from his chair and strooe
across the room to where an eioerlS
man was entertaining two OF the CIR
Gus riders There was whispered
consultation, and presently the Two
men came to Maryin's table.
After a whispered consultation the
three men went inside of the exnlDl-
ton tent and Marvin nodded approN-
ingly at the huge space.
You can stow the entire town Oh
La Rosario in this tent" he declared
laughingly. ITO get full mousse
even the barracks will have to be de'
serted"
They ought to come as matter OF
education declared Bloodgood-
'Bardeen's reproduction of the battle
of Port Arthur that winds up the
show is lesson in warfare by modern a
methods"
Advertise it as a war school IN
these revolutionary republics and the
whole country will come advised
Marvin.
I'm going to have an audience here
that will include the whole town." de-
clared Bloodgood 81 think I'll go
and see the Dictator. Even he will
not be able to resist a free box"
Bloodgood was right The Dictator
had the universal appreciation Of the
free pass, and when Bloodgood ex-
planned his plans, he found ready ad-
wiser in the Dictator.
The following day the seats were
| 70 nQradO
which had halted outside. made entry
upon the hippodrome tracks.
It was a splendid performance, and
as act succeeded act, the natives eyes
grew wider and wider with amazement-
This was vastly different from any
thing ever seen before in La Rosario,
and when at last the cowboys dashed
into the arena and took possession or
the rings, the excitement was I'M
bounded. The natives appreciated
good riding, and they were seeing the
best
Before the finale, Bloodgood took his
stand In the central ring and explained
that the entire force of the circus
would give an accurate reproduction or
the battle of Port Arthur.
At one side Of the arena an inclined
platform had been built to serve as 101
Meter Hill, and on this the Russians
took their stand. while the Japs
marched In and paraded around the
bippodrome track before they gave
battle.
They marched in open order and at
trumpet call they halted and faced
forward. Bardeen stood beside the
state box and now he leaned over
Balamo's shoulder.
Those guns are loaded with ball
cartridges" he advised. THE two gat-
lings are fully manned. They can
sweep the tent and in ten minutes
wipe out the population of La Rosario.
Five mile. from town Molina is In
camp ready to move on the city. He
does not know that the place is I'M
guarded, but one Of our riders can
make the trip In half an hour. You
owe Mr.. Marvin $4,000 gold, for some
rifles and big guns. You have advised
him to see Molina about it. Is that
still your advice?"
This is a trap?" whispered Balamo.
III.
Marvin Is a friend of mine, and
want to see him treated fairly. Your
treasurer is here. Let him take some
OF our men to the treasury and convey
the money to our steamer After that
we shall take our departure, and you
shall be our hostage until we leave. II
you refuse-weH, Marvin will have to
look to Molina. and Molina will be will
ing to pay-when he is restored to the
presidency. Marvin had seen to that.
There is a collection fee of $11. 900 to be
added to the other. VIII you pay?"
With trembling hand. Balamo signed
the order, and motioned the treasurer
to accompany Marvin. They rumbIed
off with several eight-horse trucks.
The half hour that passed seemed
like days, then Marvin and the treas
urer returned. A file of men and ona
of the gatlings were sent off to pro-
tect the boat, and while the soldiera
were massed under guard the rest of
the circus force hurriedly took down
the tents and rushed them to the
steamer. In four hours the loading was
accomplished and the steamer. fol.
the San Cristobal navy, pulled ont
They were some five miles from shore
when Bardeen approached the dicta.
tor and his cabinet.
We will put you aboard the tug
now, he announced with a smile. eva
have had very eventful little birth
day party, and we arc very much
obliged to you 4or your share in the
festivities. You may return with the
assurance that Molina has not usurned
your seat AS matter of fact wa
could not locate him, else we sbonId
have put him in your place as a lesson
to other dictators."
1T was all ie?" asked BaIamo.
stammering in his rage.
1T was birthday party" corrected
Bardeen, "and a most successful ons
at that. GAod day, senior"
Bardeeh watched the tug as Che
turned and steamed toward the shore
then with laugh he turned IN pIoos