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eyes, | know; the infantrymen
stormed the front, and the troopers
peppered the side windows. Wharton
has three down, while they got five
of my lads The front doors are
fairly riddled. They'll consolidate
next time, trust to the weight of num-
bers, and break through. They respect
us now, but we haven't licked the
fight out of them by long chall.. I'm
going to take three of your men,"
He whispered a word to her, some
good-natured pleasantly, | thought, as
he bowed over her hand as though
they parted in a gay parlor; then
turned laughing away, and picked his
passage down the aisle, a slender,
debonair figure, whistling a gay camp
tune. | stared after him, scarcely able
to comprehend such gay-spirited reck-
leSsness, when he stopped suddenly,
and faced about
DO what you can for your wound
ed, Wyatt" he called back, his voice
instantly serious, and keep my fair
cousin out of the ruck."
Several figures fell in behind him as
he went forward-the men he had
asked for from Wharton and O'Hare-
all disappearing within the blackness
of the vestibule. Leaving one man
alone posted at each opening, | had
the others of my small company bear
the two wounded men to the farther
corner, making them as comfortable
as possible. The dead man was laid
the three selected for that duty were
sent to join the lieutenant. This de-
pletion of force left me window to
defend alone against the second at
tack, the opening to the left Of the
pulpit, next to the corner In which lay
the wounded men and the prisoner
AS | crossed the platform and took
my place, Noreen arose from beside
one of the bodies and her hands
grasped my arm.
The soldier who was shot in the
chest" she said. her voice trembling
"he-he tried to tell me something.
tore my skirt and bound it up, but
there was no water. II wish he
wouldn't groan So
Her face, white in the moonlight
was uplifted; | even thought / could
see the CLINT of tears in the eyes Sud
denly great wave Of sympathy, o.
regret, seemed to sweep over me, anC
I leaned the carbine against the wall
and clasped both her hands in mine
I'VE grow accustomed to groans il
war;" said swiftly, but what unman:
me is your being here exposed to al
this danger"
'Oh, no one will hurt me; am no
afraid for myself-truly l am not. Cap
tain Fox would never permit them tt
harm me"
True: if Fox comes through alive
but Cowan and Raymond are boil
here, and | know not which | distrus
the more. l did wrong to permit you
ever coming with me; to risk your lif
in so desperate a game"
do not say that, Tom, her voic
eager and earnest. Il am no wors
off here than I would be if you ha
left me in Lewisburg. 1t was N
choice, and even now l would rattle
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-06

no use firing those carbines now-the
range is too long. Load again-Ioad!
and stand ready. WYATT"
Here, SIR
ANY work for you there?"
No; only half dozen Yanks in
sight from this end
Bring all but two men, and come
here! Wharton, stand ready to take
hand. All! there the blue-bellies
come, lads-now give them the lead!
Fire! damn you-fre!"
The little squad of us leaped down
the aisle, and Wharton's men clam
bered over the benches, cursing and
yelling. Already the smoke of the car
b1nes filled the church, and we could
see little except in the flash of the
gunflre. The swirl of bodies hurled
me to! the right, away from where
HarWood stood, and brought me in
'front.' of the opposite door, Through
this opening and the narrow window
beyond, | got a glimpse outside-at a
black mass OF men sweeping straight
toward us, their guns cleaning
viciously, their voices echoing in saw
age shout. 1t was mere glimpse, an
Internal vision, and, almost at the same
instant they came crashing against the
shattered door, beating it down with
their gun-stocks, and leaping through
into the maze of overturned benches
littering the vestibule The door fell in
splinters. How they got through that
tangle of death know not. Into their
very faces we poured our ire-our
own men, caught within the narrow
space, striking at them with dubbed
guns-but they were too many to be
held. Over the dead poured the tor
rent of living, firin5, cursing, striking,
the inner wall, and, in two resistless
streams, hurting themselves against
both vestibule DOORS
Wedged in the portals, l saw all this
so clearly that each detail stands out
in memory-the Infatuated faces, the
falling bodies, the disfguring blood
stains, the savage CLINT of steel. Those
who came first were not soldiers
they were Cowan's men, gaunt, rough
fellows, bearded and dirty, their fierce
curses sounding above the uproar.
And they fought like fiends, driven by
CoWan's voice, and pressed remorse-
lessly forward by the cavalrymen be-
hind. I saw him once, a blood spot on
his cheek, and / fired over the heads
of those between us, but though he
fell, he came to his feet again and was
swept to one side by the rush of men.
I saw all this, and no more; it was
like a flash on the screen-and then
everything became an indistinct blur.
They were upon us, damned in the
narrow doorways, each man fighting
for life. I used gun and revolver. In
the red mist before me were black
shapes, hateful faces. Twice l lost
foot and FELL but was up again, front
ing them. l stepped on dead bodies
slipped in pools of blood; falling men
caused me to stagger; slug of lead
tore burning through my shoulder; a
glancing knife blade ripped my fore
arm. had no time, no room, in which
to reload; my hands gripped the hot
carbine barrel, and | swung the stock
like fail
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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-06

She Buried Her Face in Her Hands.
result, whatever it may prove to be-
and, with me, it is merely choice
between bullet and rope"
She buried her face in her hands,
but there was no sound of sobbing.
waited, ashamed of my inconsiderate
words, yet when her eyes were again
lifted they were fearless.
81 know" she said, "and you feel
that it will be best for you-for you,
if l go?"
yes, Noreen," earnestly "The very
knowledge that you are here saps my
courage. Surely you can understand
why this should be so, for the more
desperate our defense the mere ruth
less our enemies will prove in the
nour of victory. The very knowledge
of what the result may be would al
most lead me to surrender, and, to a
less degree, your presence here must
affect your cousin
"The lieutenant! Why to a less de-
greer"
Because" | broke forth swiftly,
you are less to him. There is no tie
between you except distant relation
ship, that is all. His solicitude is
merely for the protection of a woman,
while | cannot forget that you are my
wife"
"A temporary matter, mere form.
So you wish to forget?"
81 did not say that, and have never
thought it."
yet you regret?''
"Only because Of the danger-here
comes Harwood"
"Ah! my bold gunner of Staunton, -
he exclaimed as he stepped on to the
pulpit platform, "and is everything
still quiet here? Row you know what
it means when they sing if you want a
good time jine the cavalry. Let me
get a glimpse without"
He stock gazing forth into the moon
light, and our eyes took in the same
scene. Except for the dead bodies
lying in the open, there was little to
emily of men, moved back and forth at
a distance we'll beyond range.
LAS l thought, Wyatt" said the lieu.
tenant, finally turning about. "They
are massing their forces again at the
front. My lady, you will witness some
real war presently"
"They may delay the next attack till
daylight
mo such luck; those fellows are
soldiers, not Indians, and are anxious
to get through with the job"
Il have been urging your cousin to
let us send her out under flag OF
truce" | said quietly, ito the protec-
ton of Captain Fox"
THAT is really what l came back
here for" he admitted, land we
haven't any time to spare What say
you, fair cousin?'
She stood between US, and before
she answered her eyes sought both
our faces.
MY choice is to stay" Suddenly
felt her hand on mine. you will not
refuse me this privilege, Tom?"
NO." reluctantly; yet at the same
time strangely delighted at the prompt
decision, but l thought the other
best
Harwood laughed lightly.
Again the blood" he said gayly
Bah! so far as l was concerned the
asking was mere form; the answer
was already in the lady's eyes. But
l must go back to my lambs"
"You have secured the door?"
1.-THE best we can; braced it with
benches solid to the wall. The wooG
will not resist long, but twill make
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-06
MRS. KERNS' ADVICE:
To Weak, Nervous, Run Down Women

So. Cumberland, Md. For a long
time I suffered from a nervous break
down. ] could not eat or sleep and was
so weak / could hardly walk. My hus-
band heard about Vinol and got me to
try it. Now | have a good appetite,
sleep soundly and am we'll and strong.
Every nervous, weak, rundown woman
should try Vinol. Mrs. D. w. KERNs.
Vinol is delicious cod liver and iron
tonic, without oil, which we guarantee
to create a healthy appetite, aid diges-
tion and make pure healthy blood.
PRIDEAUX & BLISS, Druggists.
Mineral Point, Wis
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-06
CHAPTER XVII.
The End of Defense.

I had no time for thought-action
called me. Yet her last unfinished
sentence rang in my memory. Could
it be that she cared also? That out
of this strange association there had
grown an awakening interest? For a
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-06

single moment | stood there motion
less, my feet on the lowered trap, dim
ly conscious of the uproar about me,
yet scarcely able to realize the immi-
nence of the peril They were pouring
volleys into the front door-the roar
ing of discharge ending in the sound
of splintered wood, and sharp cries OF
pain Carbines cracked in response,
and Harwood's voice sounded con-
tinually through the hideous discord.
Get back, men! Get back! Ay, be-
yond the partition, you fellows in front
there! No, don't leave the windows;
they'll charge presently, and there is
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-06
MILE A MINUTE TO SAVE DOG
Motorist Wins In Race Against Fire;
Also Rescued Pet Cat.

Anoka, Minn-Anthony Bryson drove
an automobile forty miles in forty-five
minutes over frozen country roads to
save his dog and cat from fire.
Bryson's home ON Elk river took fire
while the owner and his wife were
away. He was called on the telephone,
and the race began. Bryson arrived
too late to save the home. but rescued
the pets.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-09
l N DIAN VILLAGE SUBJECT IF
 COMPLAINT

\ communication signed by resi- dents on the lower end of c. street, asserting that the buildings on that street near the railroad crossing now occupied by native families are in an insanitary condition and asking that steps be taken to abate the nuisance, was read at the council meeting last night
 The communication recites at length that the buildings complained of are occupied by more persons than should be housed in structures of such size. and that the odors emanating from are such as to prove a menace to pub lie health and comfort.
 The council referred the mater to the health officer with instructions that he make a written report of con- ditions prevailing in the buildings mentioned, and if found to be insani- tary, to abate the nuisance at once. The Cordova Power Company. in a communication as required by law, mo- tified the council that it accepted the light, water and telephone franchises granted by the council under Ordin- ances 45, 46 and 47.
 The matter of using material eXca- vated from the lots owned by the Eagles for use on the streets was brought before the council by Council man Smith. The matter was referred back to him, as chairman of the street committee, to handle according to his best judgment.
 It was called to the attention of the city council that several buildings in the city projected over alleys, and con- stituted a fire menace to adjoining property. The matter was referred to the fire committee.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-09
LIGHTING PLANT ORDERED
 FOR DARKEST CHINA

SHANGHAI, June s. - Anderson, Meyer X Co.. an American concern in this city, have received an order to supply a complete lighting plant for Urga, the capital of Outer Mongolia, and the home of the celebrated Hutu- kutu of Urga, the living Buddha, who has defied Chinese authority so persis- tently and curried favor with the Rus sian government. Like all the Mon golian cities, Urga is a collection of huts and tents, which shelter the no madic herdsmen who make up the great part of the population.
 Urga is three hundred miles south of the Trans-Siberian railway, and the machinery for the lighting plant will be transported there by means of camels.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-09
sHAkESPEARE's BIRTHPLACE
 POPULAR DURING PAST YEAR

STRATFORD-ON-AVON, June s. - Shakespeare's birthplace was visited by only about 23,OOO persons during the past year as compared with 37,OOO in the preceding year, and approxi- mately 50OOO in years of peace. The diminution of visitors from America was marked, only 254 having signed the register album as against 5000 the year preceding and an average of over II, ,O0O during the five years prior to the war. The pressure of the war also brought about a reduction in the number of admissions to Anne Hatha- ways cottage and New Place.
 The trustees of Shakespeare's birth place at their annual meeting elected ,he Earl of Plymouth a life trustee in place of the late Lord Ronald Suther- land-GOwer. Sir Sidney Lee, who pre- sided, expressed the confident antici. patton that American visitors would come in their ordinary numbers when the war was over.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-09
VILLA ARMS DISCOVERED IN
 MOUNTAIN CAVE "a

COLUMBUS. N. M., June 8. - Ten machine guns and a quantity of am munition, discovered yesterday in a Villa cache near here. was brought to field headquarters today. The arms, all of which were said to be fit for use, were found in a cave in Oio can yon, to reach which the guides were obliged to climb a tortouous mountain trail afoot.
 Numerous theories have been ad- vanced as to the cache. but military authorities here still cling to the belief that it contained a quantity of the ar mament Villa was reported to have hidden in the Bachinaba district on his northward march before the raid upon Columbus.
 American army officers are seeking further hiding places of weapons and ammunition. realizing that the clean ing of northern Chihuahua of such caches is vital should Villa or any of his adherents reorganize and attempt ooperate in this region.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-09
BANDITS TWICE BEATEN
 BY FEDERAL TROOPS

CHIHUAHUA CITY, June &. - Skir- mishes between small band of ban dits and constitutionalist troops under Colonel Jose Cavazos. in the Tampico district, were reported by General Mai, farate from Tampico today. He said Colonel Cavazos encountered the ma rauders at Los Angeles, near the San Luis Potosi X Tampico railroad. Ali ter a skirmish, in which the bandits lost four killed, they fled to reconcen- trate near Eldoru station. There they brought up several cars and wagons with the evident intention of deratlins and footing a passenger train.
 This, however, was frustrated by Colonel Cavazos, who made a surprise attack, resulting in a running fight in which the bandits lost seven killed and ten prisoners, while only one con stitutionalist was wounded, The wa gons, cars and quantity of supplies were also seized,
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-09
AMERICAN SECURITIES ARE
 SOLD BY BRITISH

LONDON, June 8. - American SC curities are arriving in increased quan. titles at the offices of the commit. tee which is carrying out the plan for mobilization of this property and small Ter amounts are being sold through the additional income tax which will be imposed shortly.
 American exchange thus far has not responded materially The rate this morning was 476 7-16. It is expected, however, that the influx of securities will soon have a favorable effect.
 Dealers in exchange are of the opin ion that the imposition of the tax in dicates the authorities are supporting the market and are determined not tc allow the rate to fall away materially
 The government will inaugurate on Friday a plan for the issuance of three year exchequer bonds, which will be easily transferable. These bonds are expected to attract much of the money which is now being paid out fol dollar security.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-09
EAGLES PROPOSE TO ERECT B|G
 BUILDING

Plans for the construction of a building to cost at least 5000, have been completed by the local aerie of Eagles, and work will soon commence on its erection.
 The proposed structure will be built on the corner or D street and First avenue, on the lots owned by the local order The building will be at least 50 by 100 feet, and so constructed that it will be suitable for large gatherings as we'll as the meetings of the order.
 Contracts already are being ar. ranged for the excavation of the lots necessary before the building com mences.
 The Eagles are receiving strong sup. port from the business men of the city in their efforts to erect hall, and it is thought that it will be but few days until ground is broken for the new Eagle hall.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-09
TWO FRENcHMEN WHO WERE
 BRAVE ON THE BATTLEFIELD

PARIS, June s. The record for citations for gallant conduct at the front in the French army was held until recently by Adjutant Grober, of Alsacian origin, who had been men, toned in the orders of the regiment and the army 27 times before he died of his wounds at Belfort.
 The living record for citations is now Adjutant CIavei, of the regiment to which Grober also belonged. Cla- vel has been mentioned 2i times and his war cross Is attached to a rib bon nearly a foot long to accommo- date all the laurels and stars that his citations entitie him to wear.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-09
ALAMEDA EXPECTED HERE
 TOMORROW MORNING

The steamship Alameda, of the Alaska steamship Company, is due in Cordoya from the south at 1 o'clock tomorrow morning. She has 60 tons of freight for Cordova, 30 tons for the Copper River railway and 45,000 feet of lumber.
 The steamship Alaska, is due to ar rive at Cordova from the west Sunday evening"
 The steamship Admiral Farragut, oi the Pacific-Alaska Navigation Com pany, is expected to arrive in Cordova sometime tomorrow from the west The steamship Admiral Watson, of the same line, is due from the south Sun day.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-09
RADIO STATION WORKING AT
 ST. ELIAS

The new wireless station installed at Cape St. Elias June is now in operation, and messages will be ac- cepted at the CordOva office of the U. S. Signal Corps for transmission to that station.
 The plant at Cape St. Elias is in charge Of the lighthouse keepers, and while intended primarily for official business, a commercial rate of six cents a word between Cordova and St. Elias has been published.
 The plant will prove of great con venience to the keepers of the light house, who now will be able at all times to keep in communication with the outside world and hear the news as soon as persons in more populous communities.
 Most of the business of the new sta ton, will be in communication between the lighthouse and Katalla. It now will be possible for the people of Katalla to learn of the approach of a vessel and prepare to meet it. The messaees to Katalla are sent via the government radio to Cordova thence over the telephone line.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-09
NOTED cHINAMAN DEAD.

CANTON, June 8. - Tang Chiu- teng, who was recently killed here while participating in a military con ference called to discuss the revolu- tionaTy situation, was the personal representative i'll the conference of Liang Chichao, the distinguished clas. sical scholar and publicist Tang Chiu-teng was lately the chief of the Bank of China in Picking, and had been prominently mentioned for the post of minister of justice in the com
 promise cabinet now under discussion
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-09
BURNSIDE CUTS IN ON CABLE
 AGAIN

The cableship Burnside again was busv today and as a result the tele- graph service of the Times is shot to--pieces.
 .S&he cableship is now operating be- 1een Sitka and Seattle, picking up tho cable and cutting out the damaged pieces and replacing it with new cable.
 We always are gled to hear that the Burnside is doing ner duty, and doing her best to keep the cable Tn repalr' but at the same time we wish she would have postponed her activities until after the conventions at Chlcago were over.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-09
PEACE COMMITTEE MEETS,

" CHICAGO, June 9-The peace committee composed ot committee Republican convention and one from the Progressive convention early this morning. but were able to agree upon any plan by which the two parties could merge. .
 The Progressives firm for the nomination of Roosevelt the fusion candidate and the Republican members o the committee stated they would be willing accept the colonel if the assent of convention could be gained but this they believed to be impossible
 sides agreed that united action IS desraoe put while the Republicans slow about bringing in the name ot Roosevelt they had counter proposition to offer
 understood that the conferees plan to meet agan aer several have been taken in the Republican conVenuo when the committee will able act with the support of a number delegates who will see that their cand dates have no chance for nomination, and will be willing to mite on Roosevelt as a compromise candidate.
 It has rained continually here for the past ysX hours hut there are now prospects of better weather
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-09
GAN DISPLAY HIS TALENT
 IN TRENCHES ON FRONT

LONDON. June s. - A man who described himself as a professional rabbit catcher and with some expert epce at rating, claimed exemption from military duty on the ground that his services were invaluable to his etu1.try. He said he had killed 1e.0Oo rabbits since August His plea was denied ou the ground that he would rakc a. excellent rat catcher for the trenches.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-09
CELEBRATE BABY's BIRTH.

PEKING, June s. - Liang Tun-yet, the minister of communications. re- gently gave a ball to the Picking dip lomatic colony in celebration of the birt hof his first grandson. Mr. Re insch, the American minister, and vir' tually all the other members of the American legation were in attendance The guests had an opportunity to see the baby, who was carried into the ballroom by his nurse.
 Mir. Liang Tun.yen is Yale gradu ate, and was a baseball player while attending the New Haven university.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-09
POPE HONORs BELG|AN NOW
 IN JAIL

AMSTERDAM, June 8. -- The may or of Malines, Belgium, NJ. Ch. Des- sain. who was recently condemned to A years Imprisonment for printing the Leu4cn letter of Cardinal Mercier, has heenanominated by the Pope a com mander in the Order of St. Gregory This appointment is regarded as a fresh proof of the Holy Fathers sym uathy for the Catholics of Belgium, and especially for Cardinal Mercier, who asked for the conferment of this distinction during his recent stay in Rome.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-09
HUGHES NAME
 SIGNAL FOR BIG ' DEMONSTRATION

The of Hughes placed in nomination by Senator Whitman Il 80 this morning. and received with tremen by convention About half the delegates joined iR the demonstration.
 While the cheering its height the Oregon delegation began marching about the ha and immediately Joned by the delegations from New York Michigan Vermont and Mississippi. ,
 Later the names and Burton placed before the convention but neither received the reception accorded to Hughes ,ssrsl ,az . ss~