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. _ 'X * v • ' r ' '.. . i>*F -“4K>■; % h • ■ ■» —Trr-'- *’' ‘ v ' l i SWEE REVEN C&ptaJo ^ Af niTCHEU^ Ootnrrlcht, UW, bT » B r* l ?T >> . dtnlj tba whole command started op As If toocbed bjr a cnrrent of eltallty. There rang out on the still mountain air the clear tones of a bugle. There was no hallucination about this sound. Bach note cut the air with sctmiterllke sharpness. To our ears, whetted as they were for some tidings of relief. It was like trumpet tones from heaven. It echoed and re-echoed through the mountains, each echo faint- i the last, dying softly In the tar CHAPTER XVL * JL BUOLE CALL. T HE alght passed without an at- tack. I prepared a- fire as be fore, hut It was not needed. Day dawned, and we could sse that the guerrillas had made them selves more comfortable, having con structed a rude hut of boughs for shel ter, showing conclusively that they In tended to wait patiently for the starv ing process to do Its work. During the day the remnant of the provisions Jack had purloined was con sumed and the command was supper- less. Again we entered upon a long, weary night All except myself were so worn that they evinced little care for watching. They were getting be numbed, a condition which comes at last over one hunted for bln Ufa As for me. my position was harrowing. My devoted friends who had made the attempt to rescue me were starving, and, to crown all, Helen Stanforth, who bad Instigated the attempt had planned It and bad led the others Into It was deceived as to my true character. I brooded over the situation till I was well nigh Insane. Then I made a resolve—a resolve that might free the others; but would end In my death. I would go down to the guerrillas and give myself up. It was possible that my case having been dis posed of. Captain Klngold and his ad herents would be able to protect the glrla, and. Duck and Ginger being of ; to the band, all might go In One woro more." "There’s nq time. I have stolen away, and If I am missed and It’s known where I have been I’ll be a dead man.” He was gone before the last word was spokenl I returned to the fortress. peace. But there was an obstacle In tbs way that I knew would not be easily over come—Che opposition of all my friends. It was bard for me to go down to my death. How eouM I bring myself to do so with all these beloved ones en deavoring to prevent roe! There was oae way by which 1 might render them less averse to the plan. By proclaim ing the military mission which had taken me to Alabama 1 might render myself an object of hatred and con tempt Despite the pain this coofee- wouid coot me. I resolved to K. At the moment I took my resolution 1 looked up at Helen, who was always Orel object of thought before any Important moya She was leaning over the battlement looking down upon the guerrillas, lu her face was a strength, aa boneety sorb as I bad never seen before on that of any woman. My to solve dwindled before that tens no* J could not turn faith la me to detestation. • However, my pnrpoee to end the straggle by my own surrender was un changed. Rising. I called out in a tone which at once attracted attention aad denoted that I had aomsthlBM’of taPgtoaco to say. ■ friendsr i at me inquiringly. *T am going down there to give my self up. Than yon can go ^ee.” Helen’s gaaa bespoke not only her astonishment but dismay. "What ye* going to do that foT ask ed Jack quickly. “Because 1 owe It to pen all to do *5 “I’m goto with yo’. 1 “Too will do no such this must stand by your slater and “What do ye’ want to leave as la the lurch tcTT said Jack Impatiently. This Imputed motive brought a fresh addition to my distress Even with a perfect understanding bet me and Who others my burden was herd enough to bear. Jack’s taunt well nigh turned the scale. Bending to the cliff, I buried my-face In my bands. A soft hand was laid on mine. Helen was en desvoting to nncover my face. I torn ed and met her gase—strong, tender, sympathetic. "Your life Is not yours to surrender. You must watt till tt li “What Is Itr cried Jack expectantly. "He has lost the poorer to protect you. He advises ms to stay with you to the last" "Will your "Yes,” I replied, with a sigh. “Thank God!” exclaimed Helen. Another night of horror; a rising sun, flooding the face of the rocks and our wan faces with a ruddy glow. A more wretched lot of beluga could uot be found among castaways at sea. We had not slept during the night for whatever of rest had come to any of us had been rather stupor than sleep. Our cheeks were sunken; our eyes, deep In their sockets, were turned toward the red orb of day. Irhlcb to bur fevered Imaginations seemed to be advancing to atrlks the flnfj blow. A great change had come over us during tbs night Jack alternated be tween bursts of passion and a devil may care spirit sprinkled with humor ous sallies between tean and smiles, which served to lighten momentarily the gloom for the others, but only ren dered me more wretched; Bock craved food more than all the reat and after a few vain efforts to appear unconcerned took on a ghastly look that cot me to the heart; Ginger spent a great deal of hla time In prayer; Helen teemed calm, yet I noticed a strange look la her eye. Up to this terrible morning she had the mainstay of the party. Un- tbe strain that smoldering Are within bar flared oqifc aoosly.. Turning to m* harshly: . .7*% "Are yon a Confederate or are yon a— Yankeef* : “What matters tt nowT “I came to save yon. understanding yen to be a Coo federate." “Would you abandon dm now if yon knew me to be a Union manT She turned away, and I saw that she was weeping. I pat my arm shoot her and drew bar bead down on my breast There sbe wept long and silently. Whether sbe was unconactoua of what sbe did or whether her sufferings mads bar cars Isas I did not know, hot aa I fait bar heart beating againet mine I of the birth of a with miypnd. peering down towfid the road^r saw through a small opening In the trees flies of cavalry passing by fours. They were too far for me to distinguish whether they wore the blue or the gray, but It made no difference, either side would be welcome. Seising a car bine, I pointed It at the sky and fired. The bugle and my shot produced a magical effect on the guerrillas. With out waiting to ginber anything but Gtaper patAared her ttmp body . — • lh«r on. In hit arms and earned their arms every man of them darted away Into the woods. They knew well what would be their fate could we open communication with the cavalry. "Not a moment la to be loet,” I cried to my command. “That bugle call was an order to halt We must catch the ‘ "When did you leave 1 asked quickly of Helen as we ried on. — - *- . "In a dump of trees near the There It la now.” Sbe pointed thicket Great was my anxiety as 1 place designated to were still there. I WbiMMttoed to dis appointment; they wetoffone. There was no time for repining over the loss. I meet think but the problem of our Immediate action, and that Instantly. Two courses were open to na—we might follow the cavalry northward, or we could strike out toward the south. :£acb plan had Its advantages. If we 1 ’ollowed the cavalry, we might succeed In coming up with them, In which event we should be safe, but aa they were mounted and we were not there was little hope of our overtaking them. Besides, the guerrillas would expect ns 'toTTollow that course. If we pushed south, we must abaudou all hope of falling In with the troopers, bat would doubtless mislead the guerrillas and gain considerable time. We would alao be moving toward tbe homes of the oth ers of tbe party. I struck out south ward. What are yo’ going that way fo’J” cried Jack. “It's the wfly to go.” "Well, go ahead; I’m going after tbe aoldlera.” She turned and*etarted northward, seised her and, taking her In my tfrms, carried her along with the rest •be raining a shower of blows from her little flat upon my head. We pressed on without a word, till Jack, eithef tired of the situation or becom ing sensible of tbe absurdity of her action, promised that If 1 would put her down she would go with us peace ably. I set her on the ground In a very disgruntled condition. T wish Captain Rlngold were here,” •he muttered angrily. "He!d make yon pay ft/ that” Tbe road was so winding that I did not fear any one behind could see us from a distance, while, should we leave It our progress would be very alow. I cboee to take tbe risk of being seen and put •• great a distance as possible between ns and the outlaws while they suppoeed they were on our track in the direct loo of the cavalry, for 1 felt sure tbey would expect us to taka that course. We bad not gone far be lt : from tbe soldiers before tbey start again.' Uatberiog tbe guns and putting half fore we met a lean countryman on bat remaineam' EonffEBE " In a few wSRWTTfinMlTni higher It beat down os with all tbe enervating beat of eeaaonabls day. Tbe water drip- back of us atone sustained and refreshed aa. One by one we would go to tbe daft sod, standing nodal cooling drops, receive them In mouths. We envied tbe birds tbe food tbey bora to their neats and tbe free dom of thoee soaring far above In tbe UmltlaM ocean of air. Why could we not be given wings to fly from our rocky prison 1 Tbe wrecked are prone to dwell an hallucinations. So to OS Bounds denoting tbe approach of One would bear tbe tramp of in. Another would see tbe white covers of a wagon train. All day we were tortured by these fancies till at last I ceased to pay any attention to yon. “I would be unworthy of your sub lime devotion should I accept any fur tber aacriflce, especially since It can be of no avail.” "By giving up now you would turn all our efforts to nothing. We shall have made a failure that will remain aa eternal burden.’’ "It will tie light compared with my self condemnation when I see you dla With me.” By this time Jack had seised my oth er hand with both of hers. ”Yo’ can’t go. Yo’ mustn’t think of It What would we do without yo’Y* "Cease trying to make a coward of me,” I cried, "or I shall go mad!” I sprang toward the rampart “Stop!” cried Helen Imperatively. own your life to dispose of as I will—I and Jack. Had It not been for me yog would have bled to death when yon received your wound. Had It not beefl for Jack you would have already bees murdered by the guerrillas.” "Yea, and I am not so base aa to pull my benefactors down with me. Stand •aide.” “Hark!” Jack spoke the word in b«r quick way, poising her head on one aide to listen. She had heard a low whistle. In another moment It was repeated, seeming to come from below. where wa had built our bonfire. A figure waa ad vancing through the gloom, bolding aloft a white handkerchief. I Jumped from the rampart and ran down to meat this “flag,” which I soon saw waa borne by Captain Rlngold. “What do you wasitT” "Don’t let your women come Into our eaqip agala Jaycox la back, and be and ElaUMay have got tbs upper hand. I’m powerless.” “Will your men let tbs women go If -I bear horses’ hoofs." said Bock. “Oh, no, yon don’t Bock,” I said, lay- band on hla bead, yo’ I do." ■ •aid Helen. Batoned, but an far aa concerned there was too," said Jack, that thasa two abonld anxiously at Hsian, not especially acuta, beard, I might have as something to hear, bile, but no sound heard It; I My If Hales thought there She listened a cams to her. "It’s gone;” "So It la, know I did.” I turned away. It waa plain to me that tbey had bean tortured by another hallucination. NsttberAtok nor Jack beard anything mors; flMRbs Incident waa soon forgotten, at least by Helen and by ms, who had. beard nothing. We all relapsed Into thfltjtireadfol wait ing-waiting for tba time when the fear of death woold^s overcome by tbe pangs of BtafvaQN|& Helen sud denly looked at ma, Wat dangerous light which I had Been before In her eyaa.' “Your enemyf* she asked. "What enemy r "The one you rainic to Alabama to kill.” -L "I shall never kill him now.” “Do yon mean that you abandon your rvenjel” Sbe spoke contemptuously. "With death staring me, staring you and the others In tbe face—you who have wrecked yourselves In a vain at tempt to save me—my private griefs sink to nothingness.” "You mart be revenged.” She spoke as If It were she and not I who Was to be tbe avenger. “I remember. too were to help me.” “I will help you.” "There la no need. We are doomed.” "We shall lira, gad yon will meet him.” "And tbenr ‘ ' "Yon will kill him. 1 * "My poor girt, think no more of that Let ns fix onr minds on gentler things; let us hope for some escape from this dreejlful fate.” ^ Sbe sat down on the bnflRjrtjral be side her. We both looked OR^on the ttlng sun. tinting the mountains with ominous blood stains, like thoee I had seen on the evening I rtlla band. Jack was’i holding her knees, rocking Back waa lying on htt a dosen cartridges that my pocket we all left tbe Tort that bad Served ua ao well and started down tbe declivity. Without the inaplratioo of thoee bugle notes we could scarcely bars crawled sway. Now wo not only walked, bat walked rapidly. Once past the flan king rocks we tamed to tbe left, skirted the bass of tbe bill made straight for the rand. 1 led. aad •o grant waa my anxiety to get the others forward that 1 waa constantly getting ahead of them. I raw that Buck waa lagglof. sod I started back to help blm when Helen stooped, took him up la bar arms and threw bin over her ■ boulder. He kicked so vigorously at this Indignity that Helen put blm down, and, hla fury leading blm strength, be at once took the lead be side me. We honied on, now sod again looking back to maks tors that we were not followed, climbing over rocks, through ravines, around project leg points, I directing tba course to ward the spot where I had seen tbs passing troopers. Ws had traversed half the'dlstance when there came sn ot bar bugle call It waa tbe “Forward r* I could not repress an exclamation of chagrin. I knew tba guerrillas heard all ws beard, and this last bugle order would probably arrest their flight and bring them back sfjer “Comer I cried. “Ws are still in peril." * • I dashed on for a abort distance, then turned and cast a glance behind me. Helen waa marching firmly. Jack waa staggering. Aa I looked sbe pitched forward and fell. Before I could reach bar Ginger bad picked her up and. gathering her limp body In hla arms, her band resting on hla shoulder, car- <m Tha Implan at) pew Iona In faithful old" siavieeffi«rw Jlttr though with tottering steps. "I’ll relieve you presently. Ginger,’ I said. "Hold out aa long aa you can.” * Wa came to a depression, in the cen ter of which ran a mountain stream. Tbe descent aqd the ascent on tbe opposite aide were both rocky and covered with a thick growth of low timber and dlf flcult to pass. I Klanced hastily to tbe right and to tbe left but seelug no bet ter passage, plunged down tbe decliv ity. Buck waa now sticking to me like h leech, Helen was Just behind, while h hundred yards back Ginger stagger ed along with Jack. I waited a mo ment for blm to come up and then led the way Into tbe ravine. Intending to take hla burden from him when we bad passed the stream. Once at the creak, we waded across. In the mid dle Ginger stumbled and dumped hla bnrden Into the water. The effect on Jack was marvelous. The cold water brought a reaction which. If not pleasing, was at least beneficial. Sbe flew Into a towering passion at Ginger for dropping her and. when I attempted to takd her up, gave me a box on the ear that made It tin gle. Dripping, she dashed up the rise In the ground, storming as aha went, and gained the summit before the rest. Pushing through 'a level wooded apace, we soon came to the road. A bogle ahead sounded the order to trot Scarcely bad Its echoes died away when from the direction of the outlaw*’ deserted camp came a shrill wl^ptle. "Tha guerrilla a!” I cried, "it is now a race between life and death.” CHAPTER XYIL FLIGHT. I WAS at a loss to know what bad brought a body of cavalry up Into tbe Cumberland mountalna 1 learned afterward that tbey bad come from Shelbyvllle and were on their way to attack Bridgeport,' where the Memphis and Charleston railroad creases the Tennessee, with a view to banting the bridge. At Tracy City tbey bad heard of a Confederate force moving on their flank to cut»them off and retraced their stepa Buck and Jaqoellne had really heard them going southward early In the afternoon. Tbe calls we all beard ao distinctly It would not be dangerous to _ it a fire and thus guide oar enemies to where we were, bnt at last conclud ed to place tbe wood under tbe lodge and cover tba front with boughs. Driv ing three stakes Into the ground, 1 placed tha wood under them and light ed It. Then, filling my coffeepot with water from the stream and potting In my coffee, a very pleasant odor soon greeted onr noetrila But all were too famished to watt for a cooked supper. Seizing upon some corn pone I bad brought tbe othera de voured It eagerly, 1 restraining my ap petite long enough to put some bacon Into tbe skillet One article of food after another was devoured aa it waa got ready, and onr coffee without milk came In at tba mid like the last course at a dinner. As soon as we had finished onr sup per we put out tbe fire, laid boughs where it had been and covered them with dry leaves, making a bed for the two girls and Buck. Ginger was to bivouac wherever be liked, while I pro of the scum-covered water below tbe falls. It was earned swiftly down to tits Maul of the MM landing, caUght n an eddy, and held there until It loated ao doee to the shore that it a reached by means of a pole god hook and drawn in upon tbe rocks. Ten minntes later the women wee lift ed from the barrel and a half an boor cr the lay on a cot at her boarding plaoe on First street In Niagara Fails on tha American tide. She thanked 3od ahe was alive, thanked all who had helped her in any, way, said aha would never doit again, but sbe was not sorry she had done it, “ if it would help her financially.” She said ahe hail prayed all daring the trip, except doring “ a few momenta ” of uncon- sclousness joat after her descent. The barrel in which Mrs. Taylo made Ihe journey is four end a bal feet high and about three feet in die/ meter. A leather harness and cushions inside protected her body. Air wee secured through a rubber tube con nected with a small opening near tbe top of the barrel. Mrs. Taylor is school teacher and recently came from Bay City, Mich., . which tot tl eral health. _ tba hurt tiie „ Often there it • diseased machine which f"— backache i . tha working of the ■*"*** *mA»r such conditions is skin to torture. Thousands of, I who work have written gnt^ ful letters to Dr. R.V. Pierce, whose "Favorite Prescrip. tion” hay cured their womanly ilia and estobllAed thalr general haalth. "Favorite Prescription ” Farmers who make the greatest sne- ist are thoee who study conditions and make the most of them. It takes more than hard work to make farmin pay well. It takes hard thinking an a knowledge of things pertaining to soil and the methods of keeping it pro ductive. Here is where the agricnl tural college comes in. It teaches boys how to farm intelligently and puts them In possession of those facts which are essential to the. grower of grain and tbe producer of good stock. The time is coming when it takes more brain than brawn to make a successful farmer. tabliafaes regular ity, dries mu healthy and offen sive drains, heals inflammation and ulceration, and cures female weak ness. It makes weak women strong and sick 'Tck 1 women are invited to consult Dr. Pierce by letter frtt, and so avoid the indelicate questionings, offeorive ex aminations and obnoxious local treat ments deemed necessary by soma phyai- I take crest plessare in recommending Dr. 1 s ■ — for female weak- Herce i Farortte Prescription for frmale weak- rrritts Mrs. Susannah PermenUr, of Pauls Store, Shelby Co. , Teams. I wss troubled ?reaeription* and six 1 tried' his ’Farortte Prescription’ JoSm curad me. I feel like .new person and It hank Dr. Pierce for my fceaKh. Ufe is a fmidea to any oae without health. I have told agree t many of my friends about the great medicine I took." _ „ w a, « Dr. Pierce’s Common Souse Medical Adviser, in paper covert, is sent free on of 21 one-cent stamgs^to gy Y. receipt expense of maihn ( R. V. Pierce, only. N. THE YOUNGBLOOD of onr situation aad begged blm if bo mot tbe guerrillas to mislead them. When bo learned of our starving con dition. bo puUod a small black bottle containing whisky out of hla saddle bag 1 forced every member of tbe party to drink sod, tossing tbo empty bottle to tbe countryman, hurried on. 1 knew that tbe stlmuant would avail ua but a little while, then would only make matters worse. Helen walked oo. showing no effect whatever from tbe petatioo. Jack danced along aa If •be were at a picnic party, while Bock suddenly became brave as a lion. "Don’t yo’ think. Mr. Brandystooe." be as Id. with difficulty getting breath enough to articulate wblle walking ao fast, “we’d better atop aa flgbt ‘emT “1 think you’d better atop talking and save your breath for walking." “Reckon we better atop.” said Gin ger. “an thank de Lawd fo* lettin ua out o’ dat trap an pray fo' dem g'rtllas F git kw* In de wllderneea.” “Wa can do that wblle we’re walk lag” said Helen, “and not lose any J longed to tell her that 1 loved her. posed to watch. Leaving tbe others to got to bed. I took a carbine and walked toward tbe road: There wa% a light step behind me. and. turn fug. I saw Helen coming. "Go back.” 1 as id. “and take your UK T5b tuWkTT juu i-s u get “ A peculiar story comes from Bartles ville, Indian Territory. Uriah Heokle, a young farmer, has a peculiar kind of r-i/'-x wd a vrvr beard growing on his face. On one J/UMBEK COMPANY side of Ida face the beard w of the usual kind, but ou the other it enmee out in the shape of small feathers, resemblioj; the pin ftathen of a chicken. The change of growing from beard to featb is has only. lately taken place ou AUGUSTA. GA. omci BED Woaxs. Notre Auousta. A 0 * * g Doors, eukel’s left jaw. He is very sensi tive about the matter and keeps his face shaved cloeely so ea to avoid no- and Builder 1 * In "I wish to take half your watch.” "You shall do oo such thing." *T am strong. Tbs supper baa re- i Minneapolis the poatoffia t has given a contrdcf lo toffice depart- ” ’Spec* de prs’rs oo do knew la efftoaesroua,” replied Ginger, “but be we don’t need ’em Uke we did a spell •go." Btlll there was no sound In our rear Hales asked If I did not think that keeping tbs road waa pretty risky. I told ber that 1 would soon give tba word to Uke to tbe woods. Coming to • point where there was a turn, leav log a straight piece of road back of ua. I told tbe rest to go oo while I waited and watched. 1 stood t asting glances back ‘till my army reached another turn Id advance, then, pressing for ward, caught up with them. In this ■a»i kqpt thuas-intU (alnoT a* rear waT<Ti~a^ 'the sa > u!e l> tlm^ Harreanaaiin w puna onr tsf trwiy but *n honrr Then tb* ttrengtb of tbe party, which bad thus far been supplied by excitement, sud denly began to droop, and I, feeling that I bad used all tbe energy there waa In them, led tbe way off tbe road Into tbe heart of tbe forest. ■ W# bad scarcely got Into the woods when we beard a clattering of hoofa on tbe road. Whether they were made by tbe guer rillas' horses or not 1 did not know, but I felt sure they were. We waited till they were out of hearing, then every one sank down on the ground. "Now, Ginger,” 1 said, "it la a good time to give thanks.” Getting on his knees. Ginger poured oat tbe thanks of tbe party In words that came as smoothly and plentifully as the waters of a running stream. I, being of that persuasion which has for its motto, “Trust In God, but keep your powder dry,” and. seeing that Gin ger was disposed to prolong his thanks giving Indefinitely, got up and started to find a convenient place to .hide. I soon struck a little pocket formed by the coming together of several declivi ties and surrounded by thickets. A lit tle runnel passed through It, and, stooping down, I quenched a thirst that was burning me. Returning to tbe party, I led them to the retreat I had found for them, then left them to go In search of provisions. It was now quite dark. 1 walked half a mile, when 1 saw the lights of Tracy City. Going to the town and selecting a house standing apart from the rest, I marched boldly up to It and knocked at the door. It was opened by a girl, the only occupant of the place, a wild eyed creature In dingy calico, unshod, ber square cut locks tucked behind ber eArs. She appeared to be In a chtonlc state of fright and evidently thought me one of those men who were going about taking advan tage of the^abaence of restraint Induced by war to help themselves to whatever tbey wanted. I asked ber for some food and a few cooking utenjrila, and when 1 paid ber for them she waa struck dumb with amazement I re turned to camp with provisions, match ea, a skillet and a coffeepot Ginger and-Buck had gathered-a little wood for tbe fire. At tbe loner of tbe pocket we occupied farther. Going to tbe little camp and awakening Ginger. I led bias oat where 1 had been watching and told him to keep moving, back and forth short distance from tbe road and In case of danger raise tbe alarm. Then returning to camp,.I threw myself on tbe ground and fell asleep. "Helen.” 1 said quietly’ at tbe aarne time taking ber baud. "I am In mand. Aa a good soldier It la your duty to obey." I led ber back to tbe camp. Aa we passed band In band over tbe dead leaves and crackling twigs my heart waa filled even In our peril with a su preme happiness, yet a happiness mar red by tbs gulf between ua. 1 longed to tefl ber that I loved ber—for ber bravery, ber strength of character, ber devotion, for herself—bat I coaid not without cot if casing myself ao eoemy to all aba beU. dear. When we reached tbe camp, we stood face to face la tbe moonlight It teem ed aa Impossible to restrain tbe words I would otter as tt waa tmpoaslble to utter them. I dropped ber band and walked away to resume my watch From an eminence I turned and look •d back. Sbe was still standing In the moonlight. I knew that sbe was dla appointed that I bad withheld an ez preeetoa of my love. What could I do? Turning again, 1 passed In among tbe trees. All through that long night 1 walked with a soft tread, hearkening to .the slightest round, straining my ears whenever a breeze rustled tbe branches of tbe trees or starting when I beard some fur coated creature prowling In •aarch of food. Yet during my watch oae picture was ever present before me. All night I aaw Helen stJhdlng In tbe moonlight all night f brooded over tbe barrier that separated ua At das 1 felt that I must get some rest or itt-BuL-Rr flUlr a tBMtete an auto mobile company fpr carrying tbe mails between the poetoffice and sub-stations nod making collections from the letter boxes in U.u business section of tba ctij. The pennon roll still carries four widows of soldiers who fought in the Amaricnn Revolution. flooring, siding, ceiling and INSIDE FINISHING LUMBER ITf-OEOtt&tA given prompt at All Correspondence ten non. The buildings for tbs Louisiana pur- •xpoemon at St Louis in 190.'! will cover 1H7 (oMrrnrozikl FEAT NEVER BEFORE DONE A School Mistress West Safely Over Niagara Falla in a Barrel. Minnie Edson Taylor, fifty years old went over Niagara Falls on the Cana dian side Thursday afteinbon, Oct. 25 and survived, a feat never before ac complished, and indeed never attempt . ‘ - - * - lU ed, except in the commiasion of suicide She made the trip in a barrel. Not only did she survive, but she escape< without a broken bone, her only ap parent injuries being tt scalp wound one and a half inches long, and slight cooensHon of brain, some shock to her nervous system^ and bruises about the body. She was conscions when taken out of the ban el. The doctors in attendance upon her tonight "aid that though she was somewhat hysterical, her condition is not ai al serious, and that she probably*will be out of bed within a few days. Mrs. Taylor’s trip covered a mile ride through the Canadian rapids be fore she reached the brink of the pre cipice. Her barrel was twirled and toppled and buffeted through these waters, but escaped aerions contact with rocks. As it passed through the smoother, swifter waters that rushed oyer into t he abyss, it rode in an si- moat perpendicular position with its upper half out of the water. Over ttfe brink it rode at an angle of about 45 degrees on the outer surface of the de luge and descended to the white foam* iag waters, 138 feet below. True to bar calculations, the anvil fastened to the bottom of the barrel kept it* foot downward, and so it lauded. \ v Yhe ride through the nptdi occupied eighteen minntes. 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