Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 4, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 April 1909 — COL. PHILLIPS IN DESPERATE CHARGE. [ARTICLE]

COL. PHILLIPS IN DESPERATE CHARGE.

The dauntless Col. Fred Phillips, alone and dismounted, led a gallant charge Friday afternoon against a dangerous enemy, disguised as a piano-tuner. Col. Phillips penetrated the disguise aftd ordered, in a voice of thunder, an immediate retreat. In a tone that angered the fiery Colonel, the piano-tuner replied that he would pr<4>ably use pleasure about going. With a rush Fred was upon him, but alas! a treacherous rug on the floor tripped him up and landed him with a terrific thud on his ramparts, or some other part equally as tender, and in the clpud of burning ether that followed the spy made good his escape with Fred in close pursuit, but limping a little from his recent jar. The chase led down Front street near Vance-, Collins’ hitch barn, but the gallant pursurer was forced to recognise the superior sprinting abilities of the other and opened a heavy fire with some convenient dornicks which landed with telling effect in the enemy’s Coat tail, which was standing straight out. When last seen lie was headed due south, still running strong.