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The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-10-23
Eight O'Clock Dinner.

Mr.. and Mrs. s. g. Robertson
entertained a few evenings ago a
their attractive new home on Nc
Creary Heights to compliment
twelve young men friends. A de,
licious six course menu was served
from d beautifully decorated table,
The color motif OF red and green
was evidenced 10 the decorations,
and alse in the salads and ices.
The guests were: III. G. Richardson,
RI. r. and G. H. Wynns, 7. Il. Full
mer. II. Dobson. j. B. Weens. j.
w. Mcdaniel, Gus Presley, II III.
SELF. II. Weaver, II. L. Grigsby.
Mrs. III. III. Self assisted in re-
ceiying.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-10-23
Presbyterian Church Notes.

The regular services were held as
usual last Sunday. The morning
at eleven O'Clock was taken w
With ths administration oI Lard =
supper II was one of the finest
services of the kind held in qaiie u
while. There vas holy feeling
OF worship throughout the entire
service.
The Young Peoples meeting 10
the evening was taken up by an
address from Prof. Johnson. princi.
pal OF the public school Of the town.
His address with the Illustrations
from chemistry was very impressive.
Quite a number Of the young people
of the town were ou, 10 hear the
address.
The evening service was well at
tended and the pastor preached a
short sermon. timely and impress
sive and received splendid attention
from the congregation.
On mex, Sunday there will he the
regular services az usual. The pas-
tor himself with one Of his Elders
will attend the meeting OF Ten
nessee SyDvd Of the Presbyterian
church which canyenes in lts annual
session a, Lebanon. Tenn, Oct.
the 22nd. The pastor will be hack
in time for the service or have some
one to fill his place.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-10-23
loop over Cumberland River towar
Ashland city.

loop over Cumberland River toward
Ashland Gity.
The citizens oi Charlotte are aon,
sidering the issuance Of bonds
amounting TO the sum oil about
$500 for the construction oi STREETS
etc. The biggest proposition the
town Is up against is TO flll and
grade to the pike approaching from
the east, The pike approaches
Charlotte between the property oi
Dave. aud II. W. Robinson, and il
will be necessary 10 grade the hill
leading up from the town spring,
which will cost several hundred
dollars. The remainder Of the
streets neei no grading scarcely,
and the cost Of building them
would be small. considering. The
town will construct ;. Substantial
streets to points where the pixies
approach. and also tive or three
other main thoroughfares.
Mrs, T. NJ. Childress, who IL
visiting Mrs, I. J, Coleman Ii sui-
iering with an attack OF lagrippe.
We are glad to note she is improy.
ing.
Sheriff Coleman took into custody
last Monday lad Of about fifteen
or sixteen years Of age, who is
alleged to have stolen fifteen dol.
lars from one of the pike hands.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-10-23
A Fine Horse.

viii always bring a fancy price,
but he must be healthy--to be
fancy he must nigest what he eats.
b. A. Thomas Stock Remedy is
guaranteed In keen >him healthy.
try il once. You will always use it.
Guaranteed by Anderson Hard.
ware Go. adv.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-10-23

Don't think that because MY
pens IL chickens took the blue rilr
hon At the lair, that | haven't aosh-
ing but high priced siinw birds !
have number of nice Whi,s
0rping,on pullrs | Will sell fnr
sisQO each, This IL your chance
TO vet fine binds for small cost and
be In shape 20 win Al next lair
Royal Poultry Farm.
7, ]. Hooking Prop,
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-10-23

A thorough systematic course oi
study 10 Piano. Voice Culture and
Violin. One years course N Study
in harmony required before gradu-
atitn. Citi1en Phone 1St.
Home Studio. David Z. Swsnk.
Dickson, Tenn
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-10-23

Gentle family horse. perfectly safe
for ladies TO drive, good free goer,
Price SIS. Phone 80.
W. A, JAMlsoN,
West Dickson.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-10-23

have some Chestnut and Mol.
berry fence posts for sale. Will
furnish them 10 order.
Thos. HerhisoD,
Dickson, III 3.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-10-23

Many who y IRE at deaths door
nov live and work--they took
Lung.Nita.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-10-23
Card of Thanks.

To the kidd friends and neighbors
who 20 willingly assisted us during
the death IN our daughter and sister
MrS.J \ Il. Thornton, We wish TO ex.
press our hskFxlylt thanks, also tc
those sending silowars. May the
lord blesS WI all. Is our sincere
Wisn.
lIfs NJ n Halbrook and children.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-10-23

3yss CxK Street. II now doing
Dres IL ltng IL the Rex Dry Goods
k3f0I ss Ss a gEs l mo,
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-10-23
NEIGH BORHOOD NEWS
BY Our Special Correspondents

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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-10-31
THE DAILY CAPITAL JOURNAL
Classified Business
Telephone Directory
A Quick, handy reference for busy people
ABSTRACTS oF TITLE.


ABSTRACTS TITLE.
Abstract Company 212222 Bank Trust Bldg 5S
oHIRoPRAoToR NERVE SPECIALIST.
Dr. p H. May 3O6307 Hubbard Building Main 8Sl
EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL
Salem Electric Co, Masonic Temple 1877 North High Main l2O
SUPPLIES
Pettngl, 1856 North Liberty Main lH
FISH, CLAIMS OYSTERS
Main 225
FURNITURE, CARPETS DRAPERIEs.
Caef Bros, Court ard High streets Main 5V3
HARDWARE PAINTS
Hardware 100 North Commercial Main l72
LAUNDRIEs
Salem Laundry, 1870 South Liberty Main 20
PLUMBING FITTING AND Thinning
Barr South Commercial Main 1872
UNDERTAKINGS
54 North High Day and night Main 1873
STORAGE TRANSFER AND DRAYAGE
Main "a
STOVES AND BEDDING.
Calef and High Main 695
WALL PAPER, PAINTS AND OILS. u
w. j. Porter, 455 Court street Main 4S0
PRINTING.
1917
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-10-31
JOURNAL WANT ADS GET RESULTS
MILLS WORK OVERTIME.
(Portland Evening Telegram.

u OiNlduu lANtiiHB lttNHidilsJ
Exhibits of local wooen mills at the
Manufacturers and Land Products
show are more for the education of the
visitors than for seeking an increase
of business. The Portland Woolen
mills and the Oregon City Wooden Mills
company both have booths at the show.
The former has set upa loom, and that
clatters busily away weaving blanket
while the crowd watches the miracle
with big eyes,
Both these concerns have all the
work they can do. There is no let up
in Sight. They weer among the first
to feel the surge of the demand for
cloth caused by the war in Europe.
Both of them have been asked to bid
ON supplies for the fighting armies.
The Portland Woolen mills is run
ming night and day and is adding new
equipment. Charles II. Carter, super.
intendent, is in the East looking at
new equipment
'Our machines are running night and
day. h. l.. Thompson, treasurer and
manager of the firm, found time to say
this morning "It ism 7 sudden jump
that will be followed by slump, As
far ahead as we can see there is moth.
ing but work and better business
Mills through the Northwest are in.
creasing their forces. / know Of at
least one that was shut down through
misamanagement that has started up
again =!
"We are steadily adding to our plant
We have been asked by New York
firms to bid ON maclSinaws for tn,
British army and on flannels to b,
made into underwear for the Russians
It won't make much difference wheth
er we land these orders or Motive arc
running fun capacity anyway. with
the importations Of woolen goods cut
off, the American woolmaker hasn
time to discuss such n thing as pos
sihle depression in business
II is the same story with the Ore
gon City mill.
can we can handle" says A. h
Jacobs, president Of the company. "W
were asked to bid on orders for tn
Europcan armies. But we were to-
busy to pay any attention to the re
quest, -
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-10-31
Most Dangerous OF Minor Ailments

OF the minor ailments cold is by far
the most dangerous, not in itself but
the serious diseases IL so ofton lead to-.
Pneumonia and consumption always
start with cold. When you have a
cold you are much more likely to CON
tract the infectious diseases such as
dipthera, scarlet fever and whoopiug
cough. Colds are casily cured, in fact,
Chamberlain g Cough Remedy is famous
for It's cures Of this most common all
mcnt, and is pleasant and safe to take
Why take such desperate chances when
80 reliable and Trustworthy n medicine
may be obtained for quarter For
sale by all dealers.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-10-31
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
G a 8 7 Q RIA
Check kidney Trouble at once.

There is such rcady action in Foley
Kidney Pills, you feel their healing
from the very first dose, Dackache,
weak, sore kidneys, painful bladder and
irregular action disappear with their
use. o. Palmer, Green Bay, Wis, snysi
"My wife is rapidly recovering her
health and strength, due solely TO Foley
Kidney pills.n And w. T. Hutchens,
Nicholson, Ga, saysi "Just few doses
mndc me feel better, and now my pains
aud rheumatism are oil gone and
sleep all night long"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-10-31
Avoid sedntlve oough ModicInos.

If you want to contribute directly to
the occurrence of capillary bronchitis
and pneumonia, use cough medicines
that contain codine, morphine, heroin
and other sedatives when you have a
cough or cold An expectorant like
Chamberlain 3 Cough Remedy is what
is needed. That cleans out the culture
beds or breeding places for the germs
Of pneumonia and other germ diseases.
That is why pneumonia never results
from Il cold when Chamberlain IS Cough
Remedy is used. II has worldwide
reputation for its cures. For sale by
all DEALERS - ~
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-10-31
. 500 Reward, 500

The readers OF this paper Will be
pleased to learn that there Is at least one
dreaded disense that science has been
able to cure In all its stages, and that IS
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure Is the only
positive cure now known to the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being constitutional
disease, requires constitutional treat
ment. Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken In
ternally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system, there
by destroying the foundation Of the, DIS
ease, and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and assisting
have so much faith IN It's curative pow
ers that they offer One Hundred Dollars
for any case that II faila TO cure. Send
for list OF testimonials, E y
-, ,AddresBi H. j. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggats 7bc,
Take HallB Family Pills for constipation
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-10-31

The llendleton post Of the Spanish
American War Veterans is to be ro.
vived.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-10-31
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
@ a S O RIA
Stop Those Early Bronchial Coughs.

They hang on all winter if not checlS
ed, and pave the way for serious throat
and lung Diseases Get a bottle Of Fo.
ley's Honey and Tar Compound, and
take it freely. Stops coughs and colds,
heals raw inflomed throat, loosens the
phlegm and is mildly laxative, Chas.
Il. Miller, Ed, Enquirer, Cannelton, Ind,
had bronchial trouble, got very hoarse,
coughed constantly from tickling
throat. He used only Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound. Was entirely re-
licvel. Wants others to know Of Foley 3
Honey and Tar,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-10-31

valedictory Of Editor T. l., Duggor
in Sweet Home Tribune: "With this
issue the Intermountain Tribune closes
its publication in Sweet Home, to be
resumed sometime about October Is at
Scio under the name Of the SeiO Tri'
bune. Our reason for making this ex
pnsive move In, we think tho field al
Scio and vicinity will be more re
muncrative than that Of Sweet Home
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-10-31

UNITED ARTIsANs-UapBtal Assem-
bly, No. "a, meets every Wednesday
at 5 p. m. in Moose Hall. Mrs. r. W,
Cook, M A; Ivan G.. Martin, secre'
tary, Masonic Temple.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-10-31

RATES FOR ADVERTISEMENT
ONE CENT per word for the first insero
ONEHALF CENT per word for each succeeding subsequent
insertion.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-10-31

FURNISHED housekeeping
apartments at the Lincoln, 633 Ferry,
Phone i6j.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-10-31
Folen,a cnthartic Tahletr.

You will like their positive action
They have tonic effect on the bowels
aud give wholesome, thorough cieans
ing to the entire bowel tract. Stir The
liver to healthy activity and keep The
stomach sweet. Constipation, headache
dull, tired feeling never afflict thos'
who use Foley Cnthartie Tablets. Only
25c. Specially comforting to STOUT per
sons WHO enjoy the light and free feel
ing they give.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-10-31

WooDMEN OF TIE WoRLD-Mcct
every Friday night NJ 8 O'Clock in
Mccormack block. @. 0. Matlock, G,
C.j @. G, McElroy, CLERK, 5l9 Court
street, phone 305.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-10-31
LOCAL DRUGGIST SAYS:
"TAKE ONLY ONE DOSE

We want to tell those in Salem suf.
fering from stomach or bowel trouble
that we are agents for tho simple mix.
ture Of buckthorn bark, glycerine, etc,
known as Adler.i.ku, the remedy which
became famous by curing appendicitis,
This is the most thorough bowel cleans
or known and JUST ONE DOSE re-
lieves sour stomach, gas on the stomach
and constipation almost IMMEDIATE.
LY. You will be surprised at the
QUICK action Of Adler.i.ka, j. O.
Perry
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-10-31
Do You Dread Your Meals.

Your food does you little good whom
you have no desire for II, when you
dread meal time. What you need is
Chamberl0in's Tablets. They will
sharpen your appetite, strengthen your
digestion and give you relish for your
meals, For sale by all dealers.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-10-31
Stomach Trouble and Constipation
C,...nI

"T was sick for three years with
stomach trouble and constipation, doc
tOred continually with different physic.
ians, with only temporary relief" says
Mrs. Hester Waite, of Antwerp, Ohio.
"a friend advised me to try Chamber.
lain s Tablets, which l did and con
tinued TO use them for one year, and
they completely cured me, not only of
the stomach trouble but also Of the con.
stipation.' For sale by all dealers.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-10-31

In foreign countries You come into
competition with the best goods from
every land, An article must have merit
Of the highest order to win esteem. In
many of these countries Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy is the most popular
medicine in use for coughs and colds be-
cause IL is the best. For sale by
all dealers.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-10-31
FOR RENT

FURNISHED l.room modern bungalow.
Phone 32.F.32.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-10-31
Positively Mnatern uloup.

FOley's Honey aud Tar Compound
cuts the thick choking mucus and clears
away the phlegm, Opens up the air
passages aud stops the hoorae cough
The gasping, strangling fight for breath
gives way TO quiet breathing and pence.
ful sleep. lInrold Berg, Mass, Mich,
writes, "Wc give Foleyp Honey and
Tar TO our children for Group and II al
ways acts quiclely.n No wonder n man
In Texas walked 10 miles 20 the store
70 gct bottle Of Foley's Honey and
Tar Compound. Every user ia n friend,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-10-31
CH1RopRAo11C. .sPINoLoGIsT

DIT, o. L. sCOTT-Graduate of Chiro,
practices Fountain Head, Davenport,
Iowa. If you have tried everything
and have got no relief, try ChirOprac.
tic spinal adjustments and get well.
Office 406-7S U. S. National Bank
Building. Phone Main 81. Residence
Main 82S.R.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-10-31
LODGE DIRECTORY (oontlnued).

MUITNOMAH ROYAL ARCH CHAP
TER NO. l, r. A. NJ. Regular meet.
ing second Friday in each month at
8 p. IN. in the Masonic Temple. j.
T. Welch, Ex. High Priestj Lot L.
Pearce, secretary.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-10-31
DEW AND HAND GOODS
osTEoPATHIC PHYSICIANS

DRs. p. H. WHITE and R. W. WAL
TON, osteopathic physicians and
nerve specialists. Graduates of
American School Of Osteopathy
Kirksville, Mo. Post graduate and
specialized in nerve diseases at Los
Angeles college, Treat acute and
chronic diseases. Consultation free
Lady attendant. Office 5O5.5O6 U. s
National Bank building Phone $50
Residence 3l6 North Capitol street
Phone 400. ...-Ht
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-10-31
RETrER THAN SPANKING

Spanking does not euro childron OF bed
wctting, There Is q constitutional cause
for this trouble. Mrs. NJ. Summers, noS
W, Notro Dame, Ind, will send free 10
any mother hor auecessiul home troat-
mcnt, with full instructions, Send no
money, but wto her today n your chill
dron troublo you In this way, Don't
blame the child - the chances are II can't
help H. ThiH treatment also oures adults
aud aged people troubled with urine aim
mltioa by day or night.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-10-31

HoDsoN COUNCIL NO. l, R. g. S. NJ.
Stated assembly first Monday in
each month, Masonic Temple. L. s..
Rowland, Thrice Illustrious Master;
Glenn G. Niles, Recorder.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-10-31

The girl who steals mans heart
is liable to get life sentence at hard
lnbOr.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-10-31
ABSTRACTS

UNION ABSTRACT co. - Abstracts
tl.at Protect. Our books posted up to
date each morning. Call Main 1249
and a messenger will call for your
abstract. j. G. Siegmund, president;
Max Gehlhar, secretary, 245 State
street.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-10-31

CHADWICK CHAPTER NO. 81, 0. L.
S.-Regular meeting every first aud
third Tuesday at p. m. IN the Ma
sonic Temple. Mrs. Ida B. Godfrey
W. NJ, Ida M. Babcock, secretary.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-10-31

DE MOLAY COMMANDERY, N. 8, X.
Irregular conclave fourth Friday
in each month, at o o'clock p. M, in
Masonic Temple. SOjourning Sir
Knights are courteously invited to
meet with us. +. r. Davis, &. c.;
Frank A. Turner, Recorder.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-10-31
CORVALLIS CONNECTIONS,
N0rthbound,


It's high time you awoke
to the opportunity that
awaits you among the real,
estate Ads in the journal
Want Columns.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-10-31

TO RENT Five-room, mod.
err house, within easy walking dis.
tance of state house, for family Of
three. Address Journal, B.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-10-31
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THE ROUNDUP
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No ob4oin rr1;ao n .ho s,,,aov
,S - ~ -.4.
by ,mdoe Morrow holding court in r,I.
gene. Prosecuting Attorney Devers saws
he win appeal t6e ease TO the supreme
court.
ple of the State realize the need Of a
Normal school for the education of
teachers and will vote affirmatively for
re.establishing the normal school there.
nj. n nj. - 70 ~ ~
infant of the soldiers home at Rosebura
died suddenly Monday from an attack
Of beart disease He was 60 wears old
and came to Oregon in 1877.
sY.
Miss Ruhv Nav comnbou oaoa "a
MISE Nuuy way NuhiPpeiij "Beu -
o" srom nv noson 'rI toEon m'Hre Wonday n;~b. s hs
mistaltc for boadacbo tehIetS eA' ~
"''''''' -'' "''NrN
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-10-31

Baker City saloonmen are complain
ing because they have to close their
saloons three days in succession, Sun
day, and Monday for city and Tuesday
for the general elections.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-10-31
AUCTroNEER

kUCTIONEER-Salem 3 reliable seller.
Farm sales solicited. Terms, l per
cent; satisfaction guaranteed or no
pay. Henry NJ, Voorhies, Michigan
avenue, first street east Of the state
fair grounds
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-10-31

W. y. Jewell, superintendent Of tho
Gardiner Mil Company and reported
to be worth nearly $2,O00,000 died at
Roseburg Wednesday, after an illness
Of several months.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-10-31

MAN WITH FAMILY would like work
of any kind, janitor work preferred,
y. w., care journal.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-10-31

Ashland folks are confident the peo-
pie Of the State realize the need Of a
Normal school for the education Of
teachers and will vote affirmatively for
re-establishing the normal school there.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-10-31

Dennis G. Palm, for 16 years ad-
iutant of the soldiers home at Roseburg
died suddenly Monday from an attack
of heart disease. He was SO years old
and came to Oregon in 1877.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-10-31

| WANT TO RENT a small ranca, 10
or Is acres; would prefer one with
running water. Also have coed spring
wagon to trade for riding pony. 4.
A. Sproul, Rt s, Bx. 2, Salem,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-10-31

MODERN wOODMEN OF AMERICA.
Oregon Cedar Camp No. 52l6, meets
every Thursday evening at o o'clocl
in Masonic Hall, corner Court and
Liberty streets, Elevator service. A.
j. Sweinik, V. O.; Ray A. Grant, clerk
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-10-31

Miss Ruby May Campbell, aged "a,
died at Eugene Wednesday morning
from poison taken Monday night by
mistake for headache tablets,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-10-31

Next years State teachers institute
for the eastern division, will be held in
Wallowa county the place to be desig-
mated by the county commissioners.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1914-10-08
SLAUGHTER OF $50 WON FIGHT ALONE
Highlander With Maxim Routed
German Column.
Saved Bridge Over the kisne and
Then Fell Dead With Thirty
Bullet Wounds in Body.

Paris.-A gigantic Scotch Highlander
is the hero Of one battle for the pos
session of a bridge over the Aisne.
A German attack was not expected
at this point and the Scotch detach-
ment of $50 men was meant to act
rather as a guard than as a force to
defend the bridge. Suddenly, however,
the Germans opened fire from the
woods around and strong force out
numbering out little detachment came
forward at run toward the bridge.
The Highlanders opened fire at once,
and for time held the enemy at bay,
but the numbers of Germans were so
great that the attacking force crept
constantly nearer, and under cover Of
a heavy fire dense column of troops
were seen advancing along the road
that led to the river.
Then one of the Highlanders jumped
up from cover. The maxim gun be-
longing to the little force had ceased
it's fire, for the whole of the crew had
been killed, and the gun stood there
on it's tripod silent amid ring Of
bodies. The Highlander ran forward
and under storm of bullets seized
the maxim, swung it and it's tripod
on his back and carried it at run
across the exposed bridge to the far
side facing the German attack.
The belt of the gun was still charged
and there, absolutely alone, the soldier
sat down in full view of the enemy
and opened hail of bullets upon the
advancing column.
Under the tempest of fire, the col
umn wavered, then broke, fleeing for
cover Of the fields on either side of
the road, leaving scores of dead that
the maxim had moved down.
A moment later the Highlander fell
dead beside his gun.
There in the open road he had
checked the advance upon the bridge
and re-enforcements came doubling up
to the river bank in such numbers
that the Germans soon retired and
gave up the attempt to gain the bridge.
The Highlander had thirty bullet
wounds in his body when he was
picked up.