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THE) PAH.T COOS IUr TIMES, MAKSHSTELD, OltEUOy, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 1007. I THE I t n LruGEES Bu A. CONAN DOYLE, Author of Tho Return of Sherlock Holmes" '", if"' , BY "ARPER & BROTHERS J (Continued from Tuesday.) leg sticking straight up into tho air from behind n Iok showed where one bullet nt least had gone homo, but there was little to nlm nt save a puff nnd Hash from among the leaves or the shadowy figure of a warrior seen for nn Instant as ho darted from one troo trunk to tho other. Seven of the Cana dians had already been hit, but only three wore mortally wounded. Tho other four still kept manfully to their loopholes. Tho women sat In a line upon tho ground, beneath the level of ready me iuaians naa lost neavny, ana this fresh disaster mnde them recon sider their plan of attack. Their flro gradually slackened. "Is It posslblo that they arc going to abandon tho attack?" cried Do Catlnat Joyously. But tho wily Du Lhut shook his head. "A wolf would ns soon leavo a half gnawed bono as an Iroquois such a prize as this." "But they havo lost heavily." "Ayo, but not so heavily as ourselves In proportion to our numbers. They hnvo lost fifty out of a thousand nnd tho holes, each with a snucerful of bul- i wo twenty out of threescore. No, no; lots nnd a canister of powder, passing up uio loaueu guns to tho lighting men. At llrst the nttack had been nil upon tho south face, but as fresh boiles of tlie Iroquois came up their lino spread and lengthened until the whole east lace was girt with Are, which gradual ly enveloped tho north also. Tho fort was ringed in by a great loop of smoko Buve only where tho broad river flowed past them. Over near tho farther bank tho canoes were lutklug, nnd one, man ned by ten warriors, attempted to pass up tho stream, but a good shot from the brass gun dashed In her side and Bank her, while a second of grape left only four of tho swimmers, whoso high scalp locks stood out above tho water like tho back fins of some strange fish. On the Inland side, however, tho seign eur had ordered the cannon to bo served no more, for the broad embra sures drew tho enemy's Are, and of tho men who had been struck half were among those who worked tho guns. Tho old nobleman strutted about with his white rulllcs and his clouded cane behind tho lino of parched, smoko grimed men, tapping his snuffbox and shooting out his llttlo Jests. ' "What do you think of it, Du Lhut?" ho asked. "They seem to bo drawing closer upon tho east face, and I think that they will make a rush there beforo long," said Du Lhut Tho fire had indeed grown much fiercer upon the side which was do- , fended by Do Catlnat, and it, was plain that the main forco of tho Iroquois was gathered at that nolnt. From every log and trunk and cleft and bush came tho rod flash with the gray ,halo, and tho bullets sang in a rontln nous stream through tho loopholes. Amos had whittled a llttlo hole for himself about a foot above the ground and lay upon" ills- face, loading and firing in his own quiet, methodical fashion. Beside him stood Epluulm Savage, his moutli sot grimly, iis eyes . flashing from under his down drawn brows nnd his whole soul absorbed in tho smiting of tho Amalekites. Do Catlnat was bearing himself like an experienced soldier, walking up and down among his men with short words of pralso or precept those flro words, rough and blunt, which bring a glow to tho heart and a flush to the check. Seven of his men were down, but as tho attack grow fiercer upon his side It slackened upon tho others, nnd tho seigneur, with his son nnd Du LLut, brought ten men to ro-enforco him. Do la Nouo was holding out his snuffbox to Do Catlnat when n shrill scream from behind them made them both look round. Onega, tho Indian wife .was wringing her hands oyer the bodj of her son. A glanco showed that. tl(e bullet had pierced his heart and that ho was dead. t For an instant tho old nobleman's thin face grew a -shade paler and tho hand which bold out tho llttlo gold bdx shook liko a branch in tho wind. "Tho Do la Noucs always die upon tho field of honor," he remarked. "I think thnt wo should havo somo more men In tho nnglo by tho gun." And now It became clear why It was that tho Iroquois had chosen the east era faco for their main attack. It was that tho clump of cover lay .midway between tho edge of tho forest and tho stockade. -A storming party could creep as far as that and gather thero for tho final rush. First one crouch ing warrior and then a scond and then a third darted across tho llttlo belt of open spaco and threw them selves down among the bushes. Tho fourth was .hit and lay with his back broken a fow paces out from tho edgo of tho wood, but a stream of warriors continued to venturo tho passage until thirty-six had got across, and tho llttlo patch of underwood was full of lurk ing savages. Amos Green's time had como. From whero bo lay ho could see the white patch whero ho had cut the bark from tho birch sapling, and ho know thnt Immediately underneath it lay tho powder bag. tlo sighted the mark and then slowly lowered his barrel until ho had got to tho baso of tho llttlo tree ns nearly as ho could guess it among tho tanglo of bushes. Tho bullot penotrnt ed tho bag, and thero was an explo sion which shook tho manor housb and swayed tho wholo lino of stout stock ados ns though they were cornstalks la a breeze. Up to tho highest sum mits of tho trees went tho hugo column of bluo smoke, and after tho first roar thero was a deathly silence, which was broken by tho patter and thud of fall ing bodies. Tho blow was a heavy one. Of tho thirty-six warriors, all picked for their valor, only four regained tho shelter of tho woods nnd those so torn nnd shat tered that they wero scent men. Al- they are holding a council, and wo shall soon hear from them again. But It may be somo hours first, and If you will take my advlco you will havo an hour's sleep, for you arc not, ns I can see by your eyes, as used to doing without it as I am." Do Catlnat was Indeed weary to tho last pitch of human endurance. Amos Green and the seaman had already wrapped themselves In their blankets nnd sunk to sleep under tho shelter of tho stockndo. Tho soldier rushed up stairs to jsay n fow words of comfort to tho trembling Adelo, nnd then, throwing himself down upon a couch, ho slept tho dreamless sleep of an ex hausted man. "When at last he was aroused by a fresh sputter of musketry fire from tho woods the sun was al ready low In tho heavens, and tho mellow light of evening tinged tho bare walls of the room. He sprang from his couch, seized 11 3 muskeg nnd rushed downstnlrs. Tho defenders were gathered at their loopholes onco uiuru, wuno uu uiut, iue seignour nnu Amos Green were whispering eagerly together. "What is It then? Are they coming on?" ho asked. "They aro up to somo deviltry," said Du Lhut, peering out at tho corner of the embrasure. "They aro gathering thickly nt the east fringe, and yet tho firing comes from the north. It Is not tho Indlnu way to attack across tho open, nnd yet If they think help is coming from tho fort, they might ven ture." "Tho wood in front of us Is nllvo with them," said Amos. "They nro as busy as beavers among tho underwood." "Perhaps they aro going to nttack from this side nnd cover tho attack by a flro from tho flank." "Tba't is what I think," cried tho seigneur. "Bring tho spare gnus up hero and nil tho men except five for ench side." The words were hardly out of his mouth when a shrill yell rose from the wood, and in nn Instnnt a cloud of warriors burst out and charged across tho open, howling, springing and wav ing their guns and tomahawks In Ihe air. Somo df those in front bore canoe.0 between tliem, nnd ns they reac'wd the stockado they planted them against II and swarmed up them as if they had been scaling ladders. Others flreil through tho embrasures and loopholes, the muzzles of their gum louchlnr those of tho. defenders, whllo other again sprang unaided on to the tor of the palisades and Jumped fearlessly down upon the inner side. The Cana dians flred while they had time to load, and then, clubbing 'their muskets, they smashed furiously at every red head which showed above tho rails. Tho din within tho stockade was in 'fernnl, the shouts and cries of the X'rcnch, the whooping of tho savages and tho terrified screaming of tho 1 frightened . women blending into ono dreadful uproar, above which could bo heard tho high, shrill voice of tho. old solguour imploring his consltalrcsf to stand fast With Du Lhut Amos, Do Catlnat and Ephralm Savage, he was ever in tho forefront of tho defense. So desperately did they fight, tho sword nnd musket butt outreaching tho toma hawk, that though at ono time fifty Iro quois were over the palisades they had slain or driven back nenrly all of them, when a fresh wave burst suddenly1 'over .the south face,-which had been stripped of Its defenders. Du Lhut saw in an Instant ,that tho lnclosure was lost and that only ono thing could savo tho house. "Hold them for an instnnt!" ho screamed, and, rushing at tho brass gun, ho struck his flint and steel and fired It straight Into the thick of the savages. Then, as they recoiled for an instant, ho stuck a nail Into tho touch holo and drovo It home with a blow from tho butt of Ids gun. Dashing across tho yard, he spiked the gun at tho other corner and was back at tho door as tho remnants of tho garrison wero hurled against It by the rush of tho assailants. Tho Canadians darted In and swung the ponderous mass of wood into position, breaking tho leg of tho foremost warrior who had striven to follow them. Then for nn Instant tbey had time for breathing and for counsel. their numbers wero terribly rcaucoa, and thoso who wero loft wero weary and wounded nnd spent Nineteen had gained the house, but one had been shot through tho body, while a second had his shoulder cleft by a tomahawk and could no longer raise his musket Du Lhut, Do la N(j and Do Catlnat were uninjured, but Ephralm Savage had a bullet holo in his forearm and Amos was bleeding from a cut upon tho face. A few shots from tho barricaded windows sufllccd to clear tho lnclo sure, for it wns all exposed to their aim, but on tho other hand tho In dians had the shelter of tho stockado now, and from the farther sldo of it they kept up a fierce flro upon tho windows. Half a dozen of tho censl tnlres returned tho fuslllndo, whllo tho leaders consulted as to what had best bo done. "We have twenty-nvo women and fourteon children," said tho seigneur. "I am sure that you will ngreo with mo, gentlemen, that our first duty Is toward thom. Somo of you, liko my self, havo lost sons or brothers this day. Lot us at least savo onr wives and sisters." "No Iroquois canoes hnvo tnssod nn tho river," said ono of tho Canndians. "If tho women stnrt in tho dnrkness they enn get away to tho fort" "By Ste. Anno of Bcnuprol" ex claimed Du Lhut, "I think It would bo well if you could get your men out of this also, for I cannot see how It Is to bo held until morning." "Tut! tutl What nonsense Is this!" cried De la Nouo. "Aro wo to aban- don tho manor house of Ste. Mnrie to tho first gang of savages who chooso to make an attack upon it? No, no, gentlemen; there nro still nearly a score of us, and when tho garrison learns that wo aro so pressed, which will bo by tomorrow morning nt the latest, they will certainly send us re lief." "If you stand by tho fort I will not desert you," said Du Lhut "and yet it is a pity to sacrifice bravo men for nothing." "Tho canoes will hardly hold the women nnd children ns it Is," cried Theurlct "Thero aro but two largo and four small. Thero Is not space for n slnglo mart." Tho Iroquois wero very quiet now, and an occasional dropping shot from tho trees or tho stockade was tho only sign of their presenco. Tho twilight wns gathering in nnd tho sun hnd al ready sunk beneath tho trcotops. Leafing a watchman at each window, tho loaders went round to tho back of tho house, whero tho canoes wero lying upon tho bank. Thero wero no signs of tho enemy upon tho river to tho north of them. "We are In luck," said Amos. "Tho clouds aro gathering, nnd thero will bo llttlo light" "It Is luck, Indeed, since tfea moon is only three days past tho full," answer ed Du Lhut "I wonder that tho Iro- quols have not cut us off upon tho wa ter, but It is likely that their canoes havo gono south to bring up another wnr party." "In an hour It might bo dark enough to start" "I think that thero is rain In thoso clouds, and that will make it darker still." Tho women and children were as sembled, and their places In ench boat wero assigned to them. To Onega, tho Indian wife of tho seigneur, who was as wary and ns experienced as a war sachem of her people, tho command of tho women wns intrusted. ,"It is not very far, Adole," said Do Catlnat. "It Is but a league or two." '"But I do not wish to lonvo vnn I Amory. Wo havo been together in nil ' our troubles." "My dear love, you will tell them at tho fort how things aro'wlth usand they will bring us help.'' V "Lot the others do that and I will tay. I will not bo useless. Amorv. 'Qnegn has taught mo to load a gun. I win not do afraid, Indeed I will not" a ;iou must not nsi: it Adele. It Is i WANT ad: FOR SALiE House! sale and houso Mrs. J. F. Bowmil FOR SALE A Daniels' Creo Jones. Box 11 FOR SAL Marshfleld qulro I. S. FOR SALE For partlc i foV in, fa w t JA Id goods for rent. Address Marshfleld. C-1G r& of 80 acres on Addross E. R. Mnrshflold. B-2C-1 TheC.B.,R,&E.R.R. and Navigation Co. TRAIN SCHEDULE NO. 2. "wo Lots in West fBoth for $425. In- inufman & Co. first class milk cow. Jars Inquire J. O. Stoops. 5-29-5 In Effect January 1, 1007. All prevlou schedules nro void. Subject to change without notice. W. S. Chandler, manager; F. A. Lnlse, freight agent; general offices, Marshfleld, Oregon. Business Directory Doctors. -I. E ,m. D. R STRAW' I'UYSICIAN AND SUnflEON I Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat a specialty. Office in Lockhart's Building. f Marshfleld, Oregon No. !) Trains. Dally ExceptfSunday. Stations. FOR SALE-A small improved fnrm. 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POSITION WANTED Competent man Jwants position as stationary engineer, fireman or night watch man. P. o. Box 432. nt impossible, CHAPTER 'XXIII. UT their caso was a very evil one. Had the guns been lost so that they might be turned upon tho door, all further re sistance would have been vain, but Du Lhut's presenco of mind had saved B child. . T could not let vom Stay. It Is formj snko,- dear.'. You' do not It llmi' lulini- 'n innU If tlll' t.l from my heart when I kuow that you aro safe. And you need not bo afraid for me. Wo can easily hold tho placo until morning." v Adelo was silent, but her hands tiglit ene'd upon his arm. ner husband wns still endeavoring to reassure her whon a "groan buret from tho watcher in tho Window which overlooked tho stream. "Thero Is a canoo on tho river to tho north of us!" ho cried. '.''How many warriors aro In it?" nsk e& tho seigneur, "I'cannot see. Tho light Is not very good, and Jt Is in.ho shadow of -tho oanic. "Which wny Is It comlnar?" "It is coming this way. Ah, it shoots out into tho open now, nnd I can seo It I May tho good Lord be praised!" "What is it then?" cried Do la Nouo impatiently. "It is not nn Iroquois canoe. Thero is but ono man in It no Is a Cana dian." "A Canadian!" cried Du Lhut springing up to tho window, "Who but a madman would venturo into such a hornets' nest alone? Ah. yes: I can see hlra now. He keeps well out from tho bank to avoid their flro. Now ho is in midstream, and ho turns toward us." "It Is a Jesuit" said one, craning his neck. "Thoy aro ovcrywhoro thero la most danger." "No, I can seo his capote," said an othor. "It is a Franciscan friar." An Instant later thero was tho sound of a canoo grounding upon the pebbles, the door was unbarred, and a man strode in attired in tho long, dark gown of tho Franciscans. IIo cast a rapid glanco around and then, step ping up to Do Catinnt, laid his hand upon his shoulder, "Sol You hnvo not-escaped mo," said ho. "Wo have cnucht tho evil seed bo. 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I ni?T TrttrmlrT mi 1 Clnltt raWni. ttt IV...!...- . -11 , , t- 5 j i imjuiiuimMi -. a"muuii Ul IU1 KU1US. f t I Phono 1884. MARSHFIELD, 1 - OREGON p.m. W4M 1 McPheson GinW Co. reet. h.m.Feot. r. flu DK1UK1A1V1 t i 7.9 4:16 6.9 I t I ,m , I ... , 7.6 4:C7 7.1 AnrHITflTT Aln SIIPPniNtoPVT I - Whole ll(3ur t ealera 7.2 5:43 7.3 ARCUITHCT MD SUPEIIINTENDENT ( Cigars, and saloi sup- 6.8, 6:30 7,6 , 1 A '... f - 1 plies. 2,9' 12:38 o "W? fpeafioMnBr 8 1 "7, J l.'e 2.-40 2$ ' madoJpr all claaeslof v ealiffrnia Wine a SoeciaHv ' ' buildinW I ' i Front St., Marsh iold P. M. t ' t ' fc ' ' 0.2 9:57 3.7 iW'7 -", vnfi,u ' 0.4 10:47 3.6 PHONE $41 ... 1 ..11:02 0.8 11:41 3.3 - m li ..11:47 1.2 0:00 0.0 I L I . . 7:44 6.4 10:12 8.2 I LOOS RflV I ..8:58 6.4 11.-U 8.7 STElAMER. FLYER I f T7 y, I the tldo hours nt othor M.P. PcndertrrA- Mnsw 1 bsiti Iaii nrfri I TIME jxk& I I A I Loavda MarflnfleldjK30, 9:00, I -OF and 10:ByfTm., andfl:00, 2:30 F I nnd A'.tttrn. m. I ... s J Leav4 NorthBenh at 8:15, MAKblinD andlNORTH BEND - -ILGjQS--" ? 9:45find 11:111. m.Jand 1:46, I A 1 f 7 3:l6and 5:op. m. .., S ' I call furnish Dho following Makos'daihf trips ofbept Sun- Airworfc jficm done at Thorough bryG EgA a Far0' Ono jvuy, IB the Northf Benti Plant aiHrfn eA cents; round trip, 25 cen. I A ' $2.00 Per Sutmg J j lihoflo Island Ab CjiJL.I ,! WaLd Plynutft Rocks -, - I L(!gaYlaUZCy yTiilo LeghoinB A, i ft I I APnt U.nrclif;!,! ttkiLDucwf Sleam DyeXWorks 1 ( Tnt' YshfT Jcffi X'vJ&fF iX'J I Norlh cnd Ph 103 wf en, youf orders ITow- 7 dordyislJl I MarshfiplH P TA Eigs Shipled alywhero in tho phk?rt RorLcr Pr.kf n, I IV,arsnilcia A county. "V -- ji"Y- i WANTEIAn experienced at tho JavafcCoffeo House. ?10 per week. A vTIUE TABLE, t ' - The following tablo shows the hlgfc nnd low tides at Empire for each day during tho coming week: S1 -V High AVnter. A. M. june. n. m. Sat., 15 2:31 . 3:32 . 4:20 . 5:17 '. 0:40 . 1:47 . 2:55 Low Water. A.M. h. m. Feet, Sat., 15 9:46 Sun., 16 10:22 Mon., 17.. Tues., 18. , Thurs., 20 Fri 21... To find Coos Bay points, figure as folows: At tho bar, -0.43; at North Bond, add 0.40; at 'Marshfleld, add 1.51; at Mllllngton, add 2.15. Sun., 16., Mon., 17., Tues., 18., Wed., 1,9. Thurs., 20 Frl., 21... Juno, i i-jc "T paf.