Image provided by: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries, Lincoln, NE
About The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 2, 1899)
THE COURIER. to m t BR- T , if & 8 ' !uA l' .-'. .; had spared him. "You can save the army!" tho general had said and come what might, the cbargo must be repeated till the passage waB opened, but how, since tho squadron was reduced to a few horse men The captain assembled his Cossacks, and counted them, sixty at most. More than four hundred of their dead strewed the streets of the village, side by side with those of the Turks. The riderless horses, wandered aim lessly about, few of them having been killed, so woll-aimed were the balls that went straight to their mark. And there were no wounded amongst the fallen. not for the soldiers of the Sultan did forget the red cross of Mahomet. Night came, and the last, crimson sun glow softly tinted tho horrible sight, then died out over the battle-Held, which would be written as one of de feat for the Russians. The captain stood silent and desperate, powerless with rage, to find his aims de feated by an enemy that he had, never theless, conquered. Suddenly an idea of fantastic origin took possession of his brain. Like a nightmare it Beemed, at first, but as his mind cleared, hiB blue eyes shone strangely, and under his broa:h he muttered: "We shall renew the charge!" Turning to his men, be continued: "Go, bring all the dead that lie in the streets, and catch their horses; then place the bodies in the saddle, fastening them securely on the animals by means of the lance straps." A shudder passed through the ranks. What did the captain intend doing? Had be suddenly gone mail thus to profane the repose of the dead, killed by the enemy! And for a moment they hesitated. "Obey!" said the officer, severely.. The Cossacks did as com manded. ThY 'horse? came readily at call, and on each they fastened a bleed ing corpse, upright in thr. saddle. A revolting scene! And these men who had so lately evidenced undaunted courage, turned pale in the execution of their frightful task. "To horse, all!" cried Serge Frithiof, as soon as he saw his former squadron recruited from the dead. The sixty living Cossacks, their hands dyed with blood, formed at tho head of the ranks. "We must charge again!" said the captain. "Think you so, dear commander?" said one of the Cossecks; "with such a company!" "Lead on!" replied the officer; "their horses will follow ours." The equadron moved on, and the charge recommenced on tho road which descended from Karkow to the farm, where the enemy were encamped. The Turks, who had seen the greater number of the Russian soldiers fall under their tire, had not anticipated any immediate attack, aud were greatly astonished to again hear thorn approach ing. At the cry of the sentinels, they drew up in line of battle and fired on the whole squadron. Forty Cossacks fell to oartb; those of the first ranks, who were of the living! But the rest continued the charge, invulnerable. Captain Serge led on, waving his sword above his head, and the horses advanced with incredible swiftness. The Turks were bewildered at thiB inconceivable state of affairs. What demons were these, that turned aside their balls, low-bent in their saddles, without word or cry? In the failing light their course re sembled that of legendary heroes; their number was indistinguishable,) and it seemed as though the wholo Russian cavalry was approaching; a phantom army! The foremost lino of infantry wavnred and broko ranks, the others soon follow ing their example, and the Turks aban doned their arms and fled a complete rout! The place was undefended, and the way open at last. Serge Frithiof, who, alone, had been spared from injury, turning, saw bis squadron in line behind him, apparently unharmed. So well-trained and docile wire the horses, that at his cry of "Halt!" they had remained motionless with drooping heads. Most of their horse men, too, still retained their upright positions in the saddle, bo firmly wore the lance-Btraps fastened. A fow minutes later tho village bell rang out a death knell on the night air. Prince Rouknine, tho General, hear ing the bell, understood his good Cos sacks had well fought, sacrificing them selves for the Russian army, and uncovering his head, wept silently. 'inen, witn. his staff, he set forth to Karkow, sore-hearted with the fear of seeing all his brave CoeBacke in death. What was his surprise, therefore, as he came within sight, to find the black lines of tho squadron drawn up as though for parade! Three hundred horsemen at least, with Serge Frithiof at their head! Under the moonlight, one of those strange, Oriental moonlights that cast exaggerated reflections, they stood out, clearly defined. Captain Serge advanced to meet the General. "Karkow is evacuated," ho said, saluting. "You charged on them, then?" "Twice in succession, for the retrenched near a farm, after ririvnn frnm Karlrnur ." "Were many of your men killed, Captain?" "Alir "Then what soldiers are those horses?" "Our brave Cossacks, faithful still, death!" ' Approaching, Prince Rouknine saw, by the wavering moonlight, tin death, heads that swayed to tho motion of tho animals, boweJ low over their horses' necks. M MMIIMIMIM ttmirillllUMMllHU, We have just received large lines of Ladies' Dress Skirts in up-to-date shapes and styles all well made and finished; values unsurpassed. BROCADED MOHAIRS-12, $2.50, 82 75, 83.00, 83 50, 83.75 and U 00 each. STORM SERGES- $5.00, $0 00, $0.50, $7.50, $8.00 and $9.00 each. NOVELTY CLOTHS -In check, stripes, plaids, etc., all wool, a largo lot your choice $3.00 each. Dress Skirts enemy being en in THE MASTER MIND. "Cadger has a nerve." "Why so?" "I threatened to sue him for that five he owe me." "Yes?" "Ane he asked me to sue him for ten and give him the other five." Tit-Bits. While Michael Angelo's marble relief of Leda, in the Bargello Palace at Florence, was being taken down for some slight repairs, it slipped and was broken to pieces. It is hoped to bo able to stick the pieces together again bd that the joints will not show. Did young Jones kiss you when ho left last nigbt? . No, Pa. Well, he's got to after this. I'm not going to have him noglect you. Returned Tourist Ib Mr. Goodheart still paying attentions to your daughter? "Indeed, ho isn't paying her any at tention at all." "Indeed! Did ho jilt her?" 'No, ho married her." Now York Wookly. The Great Rock Island Routo is placing Interchangeable Mileage Books on sale at all coupon offices west of Missouri river. These books are good on 37 different railroads and will bo a great advantage to commercial men and travelers. The not rate is 2'c por mile in Kansas, Missouri, Nobjsska, Okla homa and Indian Territory. Subscribo for Tiir Count r it f J u your. SATIN AND SILK Plan med 87.00, 88.00, $9.00, 810, $13, $15 and up to $20 each. or trim $11, $12, MlfebER & PAINE i " moo0 J & rsv iO - mL msr Wc carry a stock of goods valued at $1,500,000 00 We receive from 10,000 to 25,000 letters everyday ZM s&a ml aiat ihlwA.i fiWArf TJ m We own and occupy tie tallest mercantile building in the world. We have over 3,000,004 customers. Sixteen hundred clerks are constantly engaged filling out-of-town orders. OUR GENERAL CAT A LOO UE is the book of the people it quotes Wholesale Prices to Everybody, has over x.ooo pages, 16,000 illustrations, and 6o,ooo descriptions of articles with prices. It costs 73 cents to print and mail each copy. We want you to have one. SEND FIFTEEN CENTS to show your good faith, and we'll send you a copy FREE, with all charges prepaid. (M0NT60MERY WARD & co.M,ch,flan!arrn8,ree, T-2 ARE YOU GOING TO Cliioajo ox? the Ee&amt THK THROUCIH EXPRESS FROM THE TENT . . . . . . GALLERY VIA OMAHA AND THE Chicago Express from Kansas City In addition to Pullman Sleepers. Froo Chair Carp, and tho Best Dining Oar bervico in tho World, aro equipped with . Buffet Library Smoking Cars furnished in club stylo and supplied with lutost periodicals, illustrated papers and a select library of rocont fiction. ARK YOU GOINO TO Colorado or tlie Wet TKV THK "COLORADO FI.YKR" Fast, carries Dining Curs and Pullman Sleopors. Leave Omgha, 6.40 p.m.: Kan sbb City, 0 30 p.m.; St. Joseph, 4 50 p.m. Arrive at Donvor and Colorado Springs, next morning. JOHN SEBASTIAN. G. P. A. CbicHgo, A dozno stamp pictures, four positions, for 15 cents. Photo buttons of all kind. 14th and O. rF. LBONHARDT'S Oure Oonatlfcs.tiori, Billiousooss, nervousness and the pill habit. Action not followed by costive ness, Doubt it? Try it. Sample free. Druggists, 25c, or address ANTI-PILL CO , Lincoln, Neb TIME IS MONEY. When you are traveling, duo con Eidoration snould be given to tho amount of time spent in making your journey. Tho Union Pacific is the best lino and makes the fastest time by many houn to Salt Lake City, Portland and Cali fornia points. For timo tables, folders, illustrated books, pamphlets descriptive of tho ter ritory traversed, call at City Office, 1011 O st. ' E. B. Slosson. Gen. Agont, To PATENT lui Mus may be secured by our aid. Address, THE PATENT RECORD, iHlmort. Mn. Subscriptions to Tho Patent Record .00 per annum. ma y h( MW'JiWPW- SI .r t wu lgummmm!.
