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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-04-27
CHAPTER Xxx.
A Union Of Ysnk and heD.

AS the heavy door changed behind
us some one upon the outside began
pounding upon II, while with deadly
chug bullet crashed into the oaken
panel
"Donnerwetterl" shouted deep
voice, wildly Captain, | am yet out
NIT der bullets"
With crash flung aside the thick
iron bar which answered as lock.
and drew in the Sergeant, yet painting
heavily from his hard run
by Chiminy, dot vas 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
I turned | beheld Brennan for the first
time, and his face remains memory.
Standing with his back 70 the stair
railing. revolver grasped tightly In
either hand, his eyes burning, hia
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
raging temper
What does all this mean?" he de.
manded hoarsely. Who are these
men? Cation. If you have betrayed
us. by God. | will shoot you dead"
There Is no betrayal" returned the
Lieutenant. coolly These men are
friends
"Friends?" he laughed cynically.
Friends? In that uniform, and you
attired in a Rebel cavalry jacketY
Friends? that fellow over there7" and
he pointed derisiyely at me with his
pistol barrel Damn you, but ] be
lieve you are all pack of lying
thleyesl"
Cations face burned lie took one
step toward him. his hands clinched.
and when he spoke his clear voice
shook with intense indignation.
Major Brennan" he said coldly de.
lfberate, you are my superior officer.
but you 20 beyond all privileges Of
rank in those words. say these men
are friends: they have sunk the issues
OF war I'm order that they may answer
the call OF humanity II you dare i'm
peach my motives any further. ] shall
hurl back the cowardly insult in your
face will take no such words, sir
from any living man
Brennan looked at him, his lips
struggling with the utterance that
would not come Knowing we'll the
danger OF such delay. ! hastily pushed
aside the ring Of men, and fronted
him. determined TO end this foolish
ness then and there
Major Brennan ! said firmly. tx
noring his efforts to silence me, you
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-04-27

OF such house as this offered too
many defensive advantages which the
daylight would largely overcome.
Have you had some hard fghtingl"
| asked OF the man lying next me.
manipulating fellow. wearing the vel.
low chevrons of corporal OF cavalry.
They pitched in mighty strong at
first. sir" he answered civilly. An
we had so few men they pretty nearly
rushed us. fer sure. IL was our re-
peatin rifles tibet drove 'em back"
We relapsed into silence, each In
tent upon the uncertainty without. AS
| lay there, gazing anxiously into the
darkness, could not forbear wonder
ing where Brennan had concealed the
women 10 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 graybackets,
and ask questions.
They seem TO be peckin away pref
" lively out In 'front.'" said the cor.
poral. interrupting my reverie.
Yes, l admltteu. IN my Jug
ment that viii prove the main point OF
attack. How many men did the Ma
jor have there before we came?'
Same as here, sir"
And four OF mine; that makes sew
en- altogether. counting himself, and
two OF these ought 10 be posted in the
upper story He's bound 10 need more;
that firing Is very steady"
He's 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,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-04-27

after placing them as adyantageously
as possible | stretched myself out on
the floor. and applying an eye TO a
convenient opening took careful sur
yey of the situation without This
present cessation OF activity was,
felt convinced, only temporary. did
not expect. from all ] could now see.
that the final assault would take place
upon my side OF the building. The
massing OF the main body OF the be-
siegers before the front entrance, to-
gether with the presence there OF
their leaders. was sufficient TO con-
vince me that this was TO prove the
principal point Of attack. and from my
knowledge of such affairs ! decided
that probably the FIRST signs OF return
ing daylight would be the signal for n
determined assault The dark interior
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-04-27

Chop meat. raw or cooked. ons OF
two kinds. II they blend well, as veal
and ham, beef and pork, enough TO
make about two cupfuls and season.
Make a good biscuit crust OF two cup.
fuls Of -four. roll not too thick. longer
than wide. put the meat In and wet
the edges. pinch together on the top
and bake ln quick oven about TWEEN
" minutes. Have ready some gravy.
IN none il lcft over make some with
little OF the meat. pour over the
unstry ami return 10 the oven for
bout ten minutes
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-04-27

gazed at him curiously. some one
hastily pushed way through the
group at his back, and the next In
slant a tall figure stood at his side.
recognized the newcomer AT a single
glance. and for the moment my heart
fairly choked met was Craig.
"Lowrie." he said. pointing straight
at me. "thar's somethin' wrong we're.
That Teller thar Is Captain Wayne, o.
my oil regiment"
All that occurred next was but the
impulse OF n second. stood with
hand resting lightly upon the mules
neck. his long head dropping sleeplly
beside my shoulder. saw Red Low
RE throw up his gun. all his evil ma
ture written In his face. his cruel eyes
instantly afame with anger. and. In
spired by the desperation OF our case.
l 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 very thunderbolt
OF wrath. cleaying 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, perfect yolley
of cursing-I saw Red bowrie go
tumbling backward, 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.
II was all accomplished SO speedily.
that IL seemed but medley OF heels.
OF wildly cavo.tIng mule. OF scram-
bling. falling men.
Fire" | cried excitedly Sock II
into them, lads, and follow mel"
There was a quick outburst OF
flame thunqerous report and. with.
out Waiting to see or hear more,
sprgng forward through the dense
smoke. and raced madty toward the
front door Cation painted at my side.
and / could hear the heavy feet OF
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
fired upon from the fear, but marked
a red flash at one OF the windows IN
our front, and heard behind me a
sharp wall Of agony
III 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,
anxiously. Brennan. open up, quick!
It's Cation with help"
though II 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 face" ! shouted. Load at
willLfre!"
We poured one scattering volley
into them. IL halted their movement
for a moment, and then the door
opened a scant crack.
rs this you. Caton?"
Yes 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.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-04-27

an old lady with white hair, an big,
rough-lookin' female, sir. The last one
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
fiat upon the floor"
Well, faint quite so bad as that,
sir. he protested, seemingly anxious
10 shield his officer from adverse
criticism. You see it's double par
lor. with wall ar 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.
is Captain Wayne here?" 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 few minutes. believe
can be OF more immediate value else
where Bungay. you and Elliott come
with me"
The lower hall. having no windows
In II, was the only safe place In the
building and here light had been
kept burning The door which, az |
judged. must lead into the back par
lor, was closed. and fastened upon
the inside. Al least II refused TO yield
TO my hand when tried Another in
front stood very slightly ajar
Report TO Brennan" I whispered
into Jed's ear. and forget to mention
] am with you. desire 10 investigate
matters for myself few moments
He nodded TO intimate that he un-
derstood, and then We crept, one AT
time. into the front apartment, hug
ging the floor closely TO keep beneath
the range Of the bullets which swept
every now and then through the
broken windows. and chugged into the
wall behind ms. | was the last TO
wriggle in through the narrow open
ing. and rolling instantly out OF abe
tiny 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 II found IL necessary.
Insist upon their better protection. An
insane jealousy Of me should not con-
tinue to expose them 10 unnecessary
peril
Brennan was directly across the
room from where lay. ! could hear
his voice issuing low, stern orders
III you'll only keep down you're
safe enough" he said gruHy There
hasn't shot come within a foot OF
the SIN. The ground slopes out yon-
der. and those fellows can't fire low
Put the new men al the central win
dow, and let them shoot AT every nash
they see Bradley will pass back their
empty guns"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-04-27

o. Ny OF Regiment"
OF him two years ago--he killed man
in the Sixth North Carolina, and took
TO the hills. Since then he has devel-
oped into quite leader for such scum,
and has proven himself merciless
monster. You have no suggestion TO
offer as 10 how we had better attempt
TO get I'M"
He shook his head despondingly.
What station does Brennan de-
fond?" | asked.
The front OF the house; the main
point Of attack has been there"
We could distinguish the sound OF
firing by this time, and it's continuous
volume convinced me that Cations
estimate of the number engaged was
not greatly overdrawn As we topped
the summit OF the hill a great burst
OF red fire leaped suddenly high into
the sky.
Great God, Wayne! we are too
latel" be cried wildly. Those devils
have fred the house"
With fiercely throbbing heart
gazed down at the flames far below In
the black valley,
NO" ! said with eager relief, 1T is
the stable which is ablaze, See, the
light falls full upon the white side
OF the house Thank Heaven, we are
not too late
As ! sat my horse there, gazing
down upon that scene OF black rapine,
unwilling TO venture into its midst
until ! could formulate some definite
plan Of action fully a dozen wild
schemes thronged into my brain, only
10 be cast aside, one after another, as
thoroughly impracticable
I'VE shall have TO make dash for
Il, and trust In God" said Cation,
guessing at my dilemma
No" ! answered firmly, there
would be no possibility OF success IN
such course. Those fellows are old
hands, and have pickets out See
Cation. that is certainly picket-fire
yonder where the road dips Every
man OF us would be shot down before
we penetrated those guard lines and
attained the house. We have got 70
reach their inner line some way
through strategy, and even then must
risk being fired upon by our own peo-
pie before we get within cover"
Even az was speaking evolved a
plan OF action-desperate IL certainly
was, yet nothing better occurred 10
me, and time was golden
"Ebers. said. didn't see an ex.
ira jacket strapped back Of your sad
dle?"
1T is no good" he protested We.
hemently III yos for der rain come.
All right; hand II over TO the Lieu.
tenant here. Cation. throw that uni
form coat OF yours into the ditch and
don honest gray for once. Sands
come here. Take your knife and cut
away every symbol OF rank on my
jacket; tear Il OF, any way YOU can"
In another moment these necessary
changes had been accomplished
NOW" | ordered pile your sabers
there with mine beside the road; then
hobble your horses, All but the mule;
l shall want him"
Does We go der rest OF der way on
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-04-27

two messages TO the Blue and Gray.
was speedingly reeklessly through the
black night northward, while my little
squad was moving cautiously back
over the road we had SO lately tray-
erscd
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-04-27

CONTINUED next week.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-04-27

HAPPIER vu.-The owner OF tho hut,
. JED Bungay. appears and he and his
% give the captain welcome. Sud
Hly q party OF horsemen are observed
ling down the road.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-05-04
Lulu CHASER At
MANDAN TUESDAY
NOTED ACTRESS WILL APPEAR
At MANDAN OPERA HOUSE IN
HER LATEST VENNESE lMPoR-
TATI0N, "MISS DUDELSAcK."-
SCENES OF OPERETTA LAID IN
PICTURESQUE SCOTLAND.

Lulu CHASER in the latest Viennese
importation, miss Dldelsack," will
be the notable attraction at the Man.
dan opera house next Tuesday even
ing. The scenes of the operetta are
laid in picturesque Scotland with its
heather brilliant plaids,
bagpipes and ancestral halls. Miss
CHASER has the role of a bonnie Scotch
lassie, called Miss RDudelsack," by
a doting foster-father who brings her
up in ignorance of her noble birth.
It is said that the part is by far the
best in which this charming come
dienne has appeared since Dolly Var
den." The music is, we are told, OF
a very high order and is of the Wen
nese school of which "The Spring
Maid" and 1.-THE Merry Widow" are
examples The supporting company
consists of twenty light opera artists,
several of whom have sung in grand
opera both in this country and in
Europe. There is also a splendid
chorus of picked voices and a speciai
orchestra. Prominent in the cast are:
Richards. David Terrence,
George Graham, Arthur Hyde, Bernice
Rosetta Nier and others.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-05-04
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
Continued From Page One.)

ness methods. To the farmer it hal
given better service and better ma
chimes; to agents and dealers, lest
hazardous and fluctuating business;
and to it's employees it has given high
er wages, improved and sanitary
worlying conditions, insurance against
sickness, accident and old age, and q
share in the profits.
'"The charges of misconduct found
bill have been met and disproved by
the company in other cases; and they
will again fail because they are un
true. The supreme court of Missouri
in a suit in which these charges are
fully gone into, said:
"On the whole the evidence
shows that the International
Harvester Company has not used
it's power to Cypress or injure
the farmers who are it's custom
ers."
And again:
1.-The price of harvesting ma
chimes has not increased in pro-
portion to the increased cost OF
construction or the increased
merit of the machines, and Re-
spondent has brought other farm
implements into trade"
"The manufacture alsoa3Letaoi
"The evidence also shows that
the machines manufactured by
the International Harvester Com,
pany have been greatly improved
in quality and item Of repair ma
terial has been reduced in price
and placed within closer reach of
the farmer"
"The organizers of this company
acted under the advice of able coun-
sci, and in the sincere belief that
they were violating no law. If under
late decisions ii should be held that
the law was violated, it could only
be through the creation of a power
ton requested. No suggestion Of
any change in its business methods
has been made to it by the govern
spection, and furnished all informa-
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-05-04

ment At any time. Recently, a full
and frank decision of theoaetaolna
and frank discussion of the wnole
situation has been had between the
representatives of the government
and the company in an honest desire
mo nboth sides to avoid litigation
Some plan may yet be found which
win obyiate the necessity of any pro-
tratted litigation by satisfying the
claims made under the Sherman act
without seriously impairing the econ.
omic advantages and dement's seculeo
by the organization OF this company.
No form of reorganization, however,
was suggested by the government
which seemed practically possible.
"The government has been care1ul
to avoid embarrassment to the Tor
eign business from the litigation; the
bill makes no attack upon, and seeks
no change in, the export business OF
the company. The filing OF the Dill
will in no way interfere with the COM
pany's carrying on it's business the
same as heretofore"
General Agent Roy c. Battey OF tne
Bismarck branch of the international
Harvester company said this morn
ing, to a Tribune reporter: .
"The statement which l see Mr..
Mccormick has issued lis true IN
every detail. The policy Of this COM
pany has always been one of progress
sion instead of oppression, and no
one knows this better than the farm
ers themselves. In this territory is a
specific example. The company has
not foreclosed a mortgage for three
years, following two poor seasons. W.
have had our collection agents busy,
and secured all the money to apply
on accounts that we could, but ex-
cept in cases where we learned that
the country have We foreclosed any
parties were contemplating leaving
mortgages. We have been aiding the
farmers all that we could. So there
are substantial facts upon which to
base the statement Of the supreme
court of Missouri which said:
1.-THE International Harvester
company has not used its power to
Cypress or injure the farmers who
are it's customers"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-05-04
STOMACH Distress
and DYSPEPSIA GO

AS there is often some one in your
family who suffers an attack Of 1ndi-
gestion or some form Of Stomach
trouble, why don't you keep some Dia'
pepsin in the house handy?
This harmless blessing will digest
anything you can eat without the
slightest discomfort, and overcome a
sour, gassy Stomach five minutes
after.
Tell your pharmacist to let you read
the formula, plainly printed on these
50-cent cases Of Pape's Ddapepsin, then
you will readily see why it makes In
digestion, Sour Stomach, Heartburn
and other distress go In five minutes,
and relieves at once such miseries as
Belching of Gas. Eructations Of sour,
undigested food, Nausea, Headaches,
Dizziness, Constipation and other
Stomach disorders.
Some folks have tried 80 long to find
relief from Indigestion and Dyspepsia
or an out-of-order stomach with the
common, everyday cures advertised
that they have about made up their
minds that they have something else
wrong, or believe theirs is q case Of
Nervousness, Gastritis. Catarrh Of the
Stomach or Cancer.
This, no doubt, is a serious mistake.
Your real trouble is, what you eat does
not digest; instead, it ferments and
sours, turns to acid, Gas and Stomach
poison, which putrefy in the digestive
tract and intestines, and besides, pol
son the breath with nauseous odors.
A hearty appetite, with thorough
digestion, andw ithout the slightest
discomfort or misery Of the Stomach,
is waiting for you as soon as you de-
eide to try Pape's Ddapepsin.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-05-04

school with place for young and old.
'Children's church at 4 p. m. An il
Illustrated talk to the boys and girls on
"Following Jesus" B. Y. P. U. at Z
O'Clock. An inspirational meeting con-
ducte by the young people. Evening
worship at o'clock. Theme of the
sermon, "The Significance of Pain"
We cordially invite you to join with
us in these services Our aim is the
worship and study of God and the
blessing, inspiration and salvation of
man. We are always glad to have
strangers meet with us.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-05-04
BOTH ARE BUSY
BEFORE PRIMARY
Taft and Roosevelt Have Elk.
tended Speaking Programs
10 Maryland

BALTIMORE, Nd, May 4.-This
last day OF campaigning before the
primary election In Maryland found
both Taft and Roosevelt early on the
move with speaking programs which
will occupy them till bed time, and
will cover nearly every part Of the
state.
The democrats have planned a Sc
ries of rallies, but Clark, Wilson and
Harmon have made their last person
al appeal to the democratic voters.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-05-04
mandan Dept.
Col. ]. N. Steen Honored.

The Wahpeton school Of science
has invited Col. l. N. Steen of this city
to deliver an address at the unyeil-
ing of their statute of Henrick 1bsen
May II. Ibsen, as is well known, was
the greatest of Scandinavian authors,
as we'll as one of the few greatest
men of the world. and to be selected
to deliver the address at the unve1l-
ing of the first monument to his mem
.ory in the state, is an honor Colonel
Steen fully appreciates. The colonel
is proud of the fact that he is OF the
same nationality as this great writer.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-05-04

e. J. Elfstrom, travelling represen-
tative for the Hudson hurber COM
pany, had a narrow escape from seri-
GUS injury and possibly death yester.
day while driving from futile to Wing.
Mr.. Elfstrom, who makes his head
quarters in this city, had hired liv-
cry team to make the drive. The driv-
or. lost control of the horses when
they were well started. on their jour.
ney and the animals took their bits
between their teeth and ran away.
They went through one wire fence
and though the horses were badly cut,
they did not stop. Another wire fence
intercepted them, and one Of the
horses fell aid broke its neck. dying
almost Immediately. The other an
imal was badly cut.
Mr.. Elfstrom was thrown from the
rig and under it. He was run over
by the carriage and as badly but and
bruised. He was taken to Sterling
and brought to Bismarck on No. Z FRI
day afternoon. The driver escaped
uninjured.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-05-04
WENT NORTH

]. A. Buchanan o" Buchanan Harry
Tucker Of Courtenay, A. E. Hutchin-
son Of Minnewaukan and other prom
lent members of the insurgent repub-
lican party, departed for northern
parts Saturday morning after spend
ing several day in the state capital
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-05-04
BUILD A HOME

With a small margin you can Dor
row a sumcient amount to build .
home, and repay it in monthly pay
ments, not larger than you are now
paying In rent and in time own your
own home. Bismarck Building and
Loan association