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Show 4 SOUTH CACHE COURIER. HYRUM, UTAH m ii I tl I am a held Lopez here by being prisoner and his men. "We will take you Chihuahua prison," said the Mexican as he started for the door. Bring her, he commanded his men. Three or four of them at once start- ed to carry out his orders and grabbed the girl by the arms. Liberty pulled herself free and picking up her hat and coat remarked: I will go without your "Its a lie!" shrieked Liberty. A ROMANCE OF OLD MEXICO f ?' help. lill.VAN LOAN NOVEUZED FROM THE SERIAL OF THE PHO-TOPLA- Y ..SAME NAME. RELEASED BY THE UNIVERSAL FILM MANUFACTURING COMPANY THIRTEENTH EPISODE Strife and Sorrow. ' For an Instant Liberty stood dazed, as she stared at the two motionless figures at her feet. The face of Manuel was unchanged: in death it was He had still wicked and dangerous. paid the price for his wrongs. The girl shrank from the terrible stare on his countenance. Then she stooped t and raised the Mexican shawl, which hid the face of the woman. It waa Theresel The rays of the moon fell across her. countenance and the beautiful features seemed wrapped in peace and contentment. At last, she. had won her battle for Manuel. He was hers in death. She had paid.the highest price for her love, only to lose it. Hers had been a selfish, and yet, a sacrificing! which had demanded of her the greatest payment, and she had met it when it'came due. Liberty stooped and picked up the gun, which Therese still clutched in her hand, and then drew back in horror. It was her own pistol which she had threatened Manuel with a few minutes before! He had thrown It through the window, before he grabbed her. Therese must have been watching his movements, and probably followed him So the hut, and, enraged with jealous? when she saw him start to grasp Liberty in his arms, had picked up the gm and fired. Liberty was Realizing it would' be useless to try to resist the band, she left the hut under the escort of the soldiers, .who placed her on one of their horses and then began the ride to Chihuahua. The town was situated only a few miles away and Its priso was one of the worst In Mexico. As Liberty thought of the place they were taking her to She had seen she grew despondent. the prison many times and knew of the filth and disease within its walls. Many of the Insurrectos had been imprisoned there, and scores of them had been shot inside its walls. Meanwhile, the chief of the Insurrectos and his band of followers were on their way to attack Major Winston and his troops in Diablo Pass. Lopez had started away before the tragedy in the hut, and believed his prisoner wa safe, where he intended to leave her until his return. He was still feeling the effects of his drunken orgy and he swayed from side to side as he sat in his saddle. Beside him rode Alvira, whose eye searched the road ahead of him, as he headed the troops. They had started shortly after midnight, and,as Winston and his column were not more than three hours' ride from the place 'were the Insurrectos had broken camp, Alvira saw no need of rushing the horses, and only sionally did they break into a trot. Both Lopez and Alvira were confident the Insurrectos were going to rneet with success in the forthcoming attack. They had frustrated the attempt of Liberty and Pedro to warn the major. The girl, they believed, was still imprisoned In the hut. Pedro had escaped, but. they felt certain he had not ridden to the Pass. They could only wait and see. If he had reached the jaajor then their ride would have been' in vain. But, if Pedro had gone in another direction, then they, knew they stood an excellent chance of wiping out the American troops ; for they far outnumbered Winstons column. Manuel? Wheres that yellow-skiasked Lopez of Alvira once as he returned to the head of the band after a ride down his line of men. Hes back there, replied Alvira. The dog has slipped us," said certain it wr s not fear, resulting from the realization of her crime, that had caused the Mexican woman to take her own life. The women of the border are not as weak as that. It was inspired by the mad love of a slave for her master; the climax of a love that had torn the poor girls heart to pieces and left her a poor mental and physical wreck. She had surrendered to Manuel everything it was, possible for a woman to fcive a man, and, now that she had collected the debt, all her earthly bills had been paid, and there was nothing left for her to live' for,' so she had (fhosen the only way. When the Mexican soldiers, who had heard the pistol shots in the little hut, ran up and entered the place they found Liberty standing over the body of Therese, with the smoking pistol In her hand. .. So, this ly what you do? inquired one of them as he snatched the gun from Libertys hand and examined it. He was, a bll, gruff fellow, 'with piercing black eyes and his great sombrero rested low on his coarse shaggy hair. Like the, rest of them, he carried a cartridge belt and an knife, besides his rifle. All of them looked dissipated and degenerated, and their clothes were as soiled and as stained as their miserable soulq. 'As Liberty gazed at thenf. she realized why Mexico had suffered so during the past few years. Why you kill 'em? questioned the leader of the little group as he turned ugly-lookin- I i I ' -- ! ' n, their trail. Lopez smiled with satisfaction as he watched the havoc wrought by his band, and he knew that only the Inevitable hand of fate could prevent him from defeating the Americans this time. The attack had been well planned, and the Major had not been warned. He gave orders to his men to move the machine gun up closer, and each time they fired, the insurrectos closed In on the little band of troop- Lo-pe- z. - , . ers. As the Major was In the thickest of the fight, with men falling on either side of him, a bullet pierced him In the side and sent him to the dust, Some of his Pjen, jaeeing him topple over, rushed to his side. They picked him up, and hastily carried him to the rear, where they dug a pit and placed him In it, afterwards covering It over, but -- leaving a small opening large enough for him to breathe through. He instructed them to return to the fight ing, and, reluctantly, they picked up their guns and rushed back among their comrades. The insurrectos, succeeded in gaining ground every time they fired, and in a short time there were only a handful of Americans left. But, they fought with a determination that was admirable and becoming their race, even though they knew it was a losing fight. Even Lopez could not help but ad mire them, and once he turned and shouted to Alvira : Damn them theyve got nerve, them gringos! Finally, there were but eight of Major Winstons column left, and they stood back to back," as the Insurrectos closed in on them. (TO BE CONTINUED.) If hes not here, by God well . . but his words died away as he swung his horse around and dashed to the 7 rear of his band. He rode back and forth two or three times, scrutinizing every man as best he could In the dark : for the moon had disappeared under the .clouds and everything was black. Hes a traitor, said Alvira as he took his place again beside Lopez. Then he turned to one of the men who Was riding directly behind him and shouted : Go back and look for Leon. See if hes in the hut with that girl. If he Is, take him outside and shoot him!" . The man turned his horse around and dashed away to carry out the orders of his chief. About an. hour later he returned. He was riding hard and brushed past the band up to the head of the column, where he drew up his horse beside Al- CAUSE OF HAIL EXPLAINED vira. He dead! reported the messenger. Scientist Who Has Made Stujy of His body on the floor of hut with Subject Has Given His DeducMexican girl. The gringo girl she tions to the Public. gone DECLARES lead-- , 4 er. The Mexican repeated his words again as Alvira and Lopez halted their horses and listened. Serves him right ; the dog, said A1 vira, when the fellow had finished. The gringo girl did that, added Shes a tiger cat. With that Lopez. miserable cur out of the way and that ranger gone she may marry me. Then he turned to the messenger. Take two men and go back and find the girl, he ordered. Bring her to me. The Mexican swung his horse about and motioned two of the insurrectos to follow him. A moment later their horses were heard galloping down the ' . road. Just before daybreak the moon came out from under the clouds again, and, as the hisurrectos turned a sharp bend in the road, they saw a league ahead of them the camp of Major Winston. It stood at the foot of the hills, on the edge of the desert As soon as it came Into view, Lopez pulled up his horse and calling one of his men he instructed him to ride ahead; dismount some distance from the camp and see If all was quiet In the meantime, Lopez and . his men would wait for bis return. The man did' as directed. He rode ahead for some distance and then jumped from his horse and crept stealthily through the thicket which skirted the road. Except for the sentries pacing back and forth, the camp - AT biliousness or constipation by morning. Get a Jenles That Germany-Withdrefrom Promises Made United 8tates in Continuation of Starvation to-nig- ht I In a notable address to the reichstag, Chancellor von Bethmann-lollwewhile reiterating that Germany was ready for a lasting peace which will grant us reparations for all wrongs suffer ed and guarantee the existence and future of a strong Germany, declared It was Germany's purpose to continue her submarine warfare, which already had passed expectations. Referring to the break with the United States as a result of the announcement of Germanys intensified submarine campaign, and the declaration by the United States that Germany In formulating it had withdrawn from promises made, the chancellor said that from, the beginning Germany had openly and expressly declared that these assurances' would be Invalid under certain conditions meaning the continuation of starvation blockade. While our soldiers on the front stand In the drumfire of the trenches and our submarines, defying death, hasten through the seas;, while we at home have no other absolutely no other task, hut to produce cannon, ammunition and food and to distribute victuals, with justice; In the midst of this struggle for. life and for the future of our empire, intensified to the extreme, there is only one necessity of the day which dominates all questions of all policy, both foreign and domestic to fight and gain, victory, said the chancellor. The chancellor pointed out that the German nation in the reichstags last vote granting new war credits, demonstrated to the whole world its readiness to continue the struggle until its enemies were ready for peace. After dealing with the problem of domestic policy the chancellor briefly recalled his last speech in the reichstag in which he announced that a proposal had been transmitted by Germany and her allies to their enemies to enter into peace negotiations. He continued: Their answer was more rude and more presumptious than any sensible person in our country or In neutral countries could have imagined. The effect produced by this document of barbarian hatred and of insolence is manifest to the whole world. Our alliances and our front stand the firmer and the German nation Is more united and not less resolute than ever. sell, a scientist who made a special, study of this subject, takes place In clouds which are commonly at a great height, between 15,000 and 40,000 feet. The prominent conditions associated with the production of these clouds are the expansion and congelation of warm, moist air in a state of cyclonic whirhvcombined with the sudden commingling of masses of air differing greatly in temperature and vapor tension. The snowflake or spicule which forms the nucleus of a hailstone originates in the uppermost fioud, and is electrified as a result of condensation. As it falls, particles of Ice, or globules of water whose temperature is under the freezing point, attach themselves to the nucleus, grouping into concentric layers or In a stellate formation. The great variety in the shape of the hailstones is due to the variable form assumed by the primary kernel. Although associated with thunderstorms, there Is no reason for regarding electricity as the primary agent in the production of hail; but it is when electrical stonns ..re prevalent that strong ascending currents, loaded with hot and moist air, are projected Into the cold upper strata of the atmosphere and electrical clouds are formed. Large hall is usually preceded by an unusual degree of heat. box now. 10-ce- nt Turn the rascals out the headache biliousness, Indigestion, the sick, sour stomach and foul gases turn them out aqd keep them out with Blockade. The formation of hail, according to the careful deductions of Rollo Rus- China yearly Imports 200,000,000 gal Ions of kerosene. Ho sick headache, sour stomach, 3ERMAN CHANCELLOR 8AY8 EXPECTATIONS OF NAVY . HAVE BEEN 8URPAS8ED. ! Whats that ! exclaimed the U-BO- - n, to Liberty. She was dazed for the moment and unable to answer. Then, when she finally realized the Importance of the accusation, site spoke. I did not do it, she replied. The Mexican doubted ,her. Huh, they never do," he sneered. Dont you dare accuse me of this crime ! she exclaimed as she faced the ' fellow. Me no have to do that:. the gun it tell, and he pointed to her initials on the barrel of it. He It is my gun, she admitted. came In here, . . . and she pointed to the body of the man at her feet and I needed it to protect myself. But, he managed to grab it from me and threw it otrt of the window. It was probably picked up by this woman, who was his sweetheart. For, she came through the door and shot him, and then turned the gun on herself. She his wife, spoke up one of ' them, whom Liberty recognized as one of her old ranch hands. Ah, so he had gringo wife?" sneered the leader as he glanced at the body of Manue- l- Then he turned again to Is that so? Liberty. Yes, but 1 did not love him, anI hated him. I was swered Liberty. . his wife in name only. I tell you what happen, said the His sweetheart come to big fellow. see him, an you shoot both. ' - g occa-affectio- was , deserted. It was evident the Americans had not been warned of the intended attack. As silently as he came, the scout crept back to where he had left his horse, and leaping Into the saddle rode back to the rest of the, band, where he reported to- Lopez. Immediately the chief Instructed his men to rid 3 in single file until they reached the end of the camp. Then they left their horses, and, with Lopez at the head of the column, they formed an encircling movement, which hemmed in the American troops. While they were, doing this, the; machine guns were brought up and placed In the front. After making certain that every one of his men had his cartridge belt filled, Lopez gave the order to flrs and the attack began. The first volley brought the Major from his tent and woke up the rest of the camp, and, before the Insurrectos fired again they found everyone of the troopers with his gun to his shoulder. An instant later the battle was on, The Mexicans fought madly, as they poured their bullets into the American camp. They had the advantage, for they completely surrounded Winstons men, who seemed to be thrown Into disorder by the terrific onslaught. As the Major saw several of his men fall, he grabbed up a gun and took his place among his troops. It was almost useless to attempt to withstand the fire of the insurrectos, for the shot fell into the camp from all directions and with every charge several of ds men dropped to the ground. The Major knew he was outnumbered almost 50 to 1, but he was prepared to make it a fight to the finish, and he called to his men to charge at the Mexicans. This they attempted to do, but they were driven back by the machine guns which tore through their lines and left the dead and dying ir Berlin. g, Englands Cascarets. Millions of men and women take k Cascaret now and then and never know the misery caused by a lazy liver, clogged bowels or an upset stomach. Dont put In another day of distress. Let Cascarets cleanse your stomach remove; the sour fermenting food; take the excess bile from your liver and- carry out all the constipated waste matter and poison in the bowels. Then you will feel great. A Cascaret straightens you out by morning.. They work while - to-nig- ht A box from sleep. store means a clear head, any drug sweet stomach and clean, healthy liver and bowel action for months. love Cascarets because they never gripe or sicken.'" Adv. you 10-ce- nt Chil-dre- ' The Identical Spot. The time was Sunday, afternoon, the place a lecture hall In Hampshire." Soon after the doors were opened, a dog entered, followed by another, and ' hostilities began. Turn those dogs out, John I cried the parson; and John tried to obey, but did not succeed. They wont go, sir, said John, returning to his place. Til make em, I warrant yoti said the parson, as he came down from the platform and went for the combatants. By this time they were fighting quite fiercely, and the irate parson, in his energy, slipped down upon the floor, but he eventually succeeded in e jetting the Intruders. Then he returned triumphantly to his place, but he had forgotten exactly where he had left off in the service. Where was I just now, John? said he. And John replied solemnly: I the floor, On dogs. And Then hearts broke. ' J bit of soil. , Behind every plow will he a skilled farmer. They will be assisted by conscientious prisoners, objectors, members of the home defense forces and women. In this way we hope to produce enough food to make us independent of outside help as long as the war lasts. 1 Clinched. The Me- - me boy, Mikes, run away and enlisted. It was the fightin blood In him. McIntyre Well, whats the use Pat? I always tould yez the boy r took after his mother. When the police arrived both were disabled. ' wor-ryi- , LIFT YOUR CORNS ' h the sir, London Mail. ORourke Oh, Dinnis, Dinnis, BRITONS TO FARM AT NIGHT. Prisoners to be Made to Do a Share of the Work, London. We want 2,000 American tractor plows for the use of & civilian army of night plowers which we are about to enlist throughout the Brlt-IsIsles, said Sir Arthur Lee, director general of food production, on Tuesday. This new department, which is the outgrowth of Germanys sub-- 1 marine campaign, aims at the enlistment of several hundred thousand civilians to cultivate every available n OFF WITH FINGERS How to loosen a tender corn or callus so It lifts out without pain. Let folks step on your feet hereafter; wear shoes a size smaller if you like, for corns will never again send electric sparks of pain through you, according to this Cinclnuati authority. He eays that a few drops of a drug called freezone, applied directly upon -a tender, aching corn, Instantly relieves soreness, and soon the entire com, root and all, lifts right out. This drug dries at once and simply shrivels up the corn or callus without even irritating the surrounding skin. A small bottle of freezone obtained at any drug store will cost very little but will positively remove every hard or soft corn or callus from ones feet. If your druggist hasnt stocked this new drug yet, tell him to get a small bottle of freezone for you from his wholesale drug house, adv. Frenchman Welcome Americans. Bordeaux. "Vive lAmerique and Vive Wilson! were shouted by thousands of persons when Captain Allen Tucker and the crew of. the American Unusuai Preachers. steamer Orleans stepped off the gangChurch I see both thq Incumbent of plank of the steamer. The crowds the pastorate of the Methodist church along the piers waved handkerchief, at Smiley, Tex., and his predecessor hats were thrown In the air and flow- are d men. ers were dropped from balconies as Gotham It' must have'seemed very the captain and his men passei unusual not to hear either one exhort through the streets. the congregation to hold V hands. More Power for Shipping Board. Washington. President Wilson on . Important to Mothers Tuesday urged uon congress the imExamine ..carefully every bottle oi perative necessity of action at this CASTORLA, that famous old remedy session on the bills pending ln both for infants and. children, and see that It houses to Increase the powers of the Bears the" federal shipping board to meet exSignature bf traordinary Oondltlons in time of war In Use tor Over S3 'Years. . or other national emergency, Children Cry for Fletchers Castoria 'one-arme- up-the- ir Bryan Opposes , Plan. " Modern Rating.' , Jacksonville, Fla. W. J. Bryan,' In a statement Issued here, announced he . Bess Weak minded?' Belle Oh, simply nuts; worth half was opposed to granting powers to thinks he has money the, president such as Mr. WilBon re- a million and quested, of congress. He announced There are more than 2,500 Bed Cross he would go immediately to Washingtot ton and use his Influence to have the dogs in the war fields doing work the wounded. , request, declined. - I 1 I |