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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-02-28
CHAPTER XXI.

On the very day that Amelia and Molly
escaped from the city, Captain Maurice
Fitzgerald, his lieutenant and a dozen
brave troopers set out from Valley Forge
to reconnoiter and pick up such informa-
ton as they could gain.
Their course took them some distance
south of the Philadelphia road There
lived at this time Il wealthy Tory named
Weston Haver, whose bins were filled
with corn, wheat and barley, his barns
were crammed with hay, and it was
known that his larder was filled with
all the good things of life which a rich
farmer alone can enjoy.
The object of this expedition was to
forage on the rich Tory, and take what
ever they could carry away for two
fold purpose; first, they were in need
themselves, and second, they feared if
they did not take it. their enemies would.
Washington refrained from taking sup
plies by force from the wealthy Tories,
as long as possible. 1t was not honora-
Bile warfare, but it was absolutely neces-
sary that some such measures be taken,
FOR they were in q serious condition.
1t was an hour after noon when they
reached the home of Weston Haver, and
found him in no amiable mood
I'VE have come to fill our wagons, Mr.
Haver, but first we will fill our stomachs
You may set your cooks to work, for
there are sixteen hungry men to feed"
The old Tory frowned, but, being
sensible man, he ordered his negro cooks
to set to work to prepare dinner for the
lawless Wings. The meal was at last
ready and served on the table, piping hot.
Maurice and ten of his men took their
seats ut the table, The clatter of knives
and forks and jests at the expense of the
sullen old Tory, who remained seated by
the fire in the front room. was suddenly
interrupted by the thunder of charging
steedS
To arms! shouted Maurice. leaping
from the table and drawing his sword
with one hand and pistol with the
other. His men had placed their rifles
against the wall and sprang to get them.
The kitchen being warm, both doors were
left open and a single glance showed
that the house was surrounded
y wild yell and roar of firearms fol-
owed y storm of bullets swept the ia
BILE, crashing dishes and urns. One poor
Fellow who had remained to drain a mug
of cider, was pierced in. the forehead and
fell dead.
Big Sam Moulton, with FIVE men, was
ut the barn, but as yet they had scarce
been attacked, A few shots had been
fired at them, while they had kept up 4
severe fire on the enemy. The barn was
about one hundred yards from the house.
Maurice in the north wing saw that
sheir enemy were massing their forces
evidently to take the barn, seize their
horses and prevent their escape. He
shouted to his men to follow. and the
next moment they ran to the barn amid
storm of bullets. Big Sam saw them
soming and threw open the door.
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CHAPTER XXu

There is no name Of any foreigner more
dear to the hearts of the American pat
riots than Lafayette, the noble French
youth, who left home comfort and ease
to come to America and uphold the ban
ner of freedom. Soon after his appoint
ment Washington arrived in Philadel-
phia, and they met at a dinner party;
when about to part, Washington took
the young Frenchman, who looked like a
stripping, aside, and complimented him
on the noble spirit he had manifested to-
ward the cause of the Americans, and
invited him to become one of his military
family. His kind invitation was joyfully
accepted, and while he remained in Amer
lea the closest intimacy existed between
them. The marquis joined the army as
a volunteer, without any command. At
Brandywine he was wounded in the leg.
Unfortunately for Lafayette, he quar-
tered at the home of Tory Quaker, who
secretly dispatched a messenger to Sir
Henry Clinton at Philadelphia. On the
18th, the next day after Lafayette had
secured his position. Clinton sent out
detachment of five thousand of his choic
est troops, under Gen. Grant, assisted by
Sir William Erskine. They marched to-
ward frankfort, and at dawn the next
morning turned toward the left, passed
Whitemarsh. and proceeded on the road
leading to Swedes Ford to a position in
the rear of the Americans. Another
strong force under Gen. Grey, crossed to
the western bank of the Schuylkill, and
took post about three miles below Barren
Hill; while Sir Henry Clinton led in per-
son third division through German
town, and before daylight halted on
Chestnut hill.
The situation of Lafayette was new
critical. Owing to the disobedience Of or
ders on the part of the militia, on leav-
ing Whitemarsh. Gem Grants approach
was undiscovered, and the little band Of
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-02-28
Prepared to Carve.

The man who was dining with the
family for the first time began the con-
versation, reported by the Phila-
delphia Press:
Wasn't that the dinner-bell that
just rung?" the stranger asked.
Yes replied the old friend of the
family.
Then where's the host going? 1
just saw him pass down the hall with
his overcoat on"
THAT wasn't an overcoat; it was a
macintosh. We are going to have
roast duck"
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(To be continued.)
Armour Anecdotes.

The anecdotes told of the late Phil
Armour are as numerous as the leaves
upon the trees. How many are true
and how many Imagination it would
be hard to say, but some of the best
which bear evidence of having come
from within the business circle in
which he moves are reproduced:
.'How is it that you are late every
morning:'' said he to an astonished
clerk, who had not dreamed before
that Armour was aware of his exist
ence.
''Well,' replied the clerk, 81 am only
a few minutes late"
''That's just it. That's why you are
not a good man. You are just a few
minutes too late in all the bright
things you do
Now and then he was even less
agreeable than that in his comments.
He made Christmas present of a suit
of clothes to all the clerks in his Office.
With the exception of one, they all Sc
lected good business suits, worth $50
or $50. The exception went in for
dress suit that cost $125. Armour called
him up.
How is this, Mr.. Blank? It's all
right, of course, but I notice YOU were
lavish to yourself beyond all your as
sociates. What surprises me is that,
after all my many years in the bust
ness; you should think I failed to rec
ognize hog when saw him.
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(From the Chicago Times Herald on Jan. H.
1901.)
The citizens of the Dominion OF Can
ada have just cause to be proud OF their
record as law-abiding people. The an
nual report Of the criminal statistics OF
the Dominion, which has population
Of over 100000, shows that there
were only twenty-five indictments for
murder in 1899, of which only two
were left without final action. Eleven
of those indicted were hanged, nine ac-
quilted and three confined as insane.
Canada Is a country Of vast proper
tons. It's people are scattered over
wide stretch Of territory, making police
surveillance particularly difficult and
in many districts impossible. Yet
city like New York or Chicago alone
furnishes a far greater criminal list
every year than the whole vast stretch
Of territory from Quebec to Vancouver.
The Canadians ascribe their immu-
nifty from crime to the promptness with
which punishment is meted out to Of
tenders. When a man is caught red
handed in the act of robbing another
he is not released on straw bail by
some justice Of the peace from the
slums, to go out and repeat the offense.
Sharp and sure justice is melted out to
criminals of all kinds, the result being
that when the guardians of the public
peace succeed in bringing a thug to the
bar they are seldom called upon to
hunt him second time.
Furthermore, there are few court de-
lays in Canada when a criminal Is
brought to book. They have no Dreyer
cases over there. There are no meth
DDS whereby Canadian criminals can
have the proceedings stayed from
month to month and from year to year
or after being convicted, appeal from
one court to another until witnesses
die Of old age or opportunities for cor
ruption can be found.
Nor does this swift method of treat
ing with wrong-doers in Canada leave
the innocent unable to properly defend
themselves. They have all the oppor-
tunities and privileges that our own
laws extend to them. The extent to
shield the guilty is lacking that is all.
The above taken from the editorial
column Of the Times Herald gives some
idea Of the Immunity from crime that
exists in Canada, and this is one of the
many inducements held out for Ameri-
cans to settle in the district known as
Western Canada. The season of 1901
will see few new sections of the coun-
try opened up for. settlement. They are
attractive in6Ryery respect. 1t is under
stood that one Of the best Indian re-
serves in the famous valley Of the
Saskatchewan will be opened up this
year, and an invitation Is extended to
those desiring homes to make inquiries
The price of the land is said to be NOM
inal. Besides these lands, the several
railway companies have lands to sell:
also the government For particulars
write to the agent of the government,
whose advertisement appears else
where.
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CHAPTER XX.-(Continued.)


That was an event which the young
girl had not stopped to consider: She
knew from what Maurice and Molly had
told her, that foraying parties of Wings
had been roaming about near the city, at
tacAing small parties, until a redcoat
scarce dared put his head outside the for
aifcations.
sit won't do for you to go far, colonel
she said. But have plan that will
work. l have young woman friend in
the city, who is thoroughly acquainted
with all the country round; with her l
can go anywhere. Could you arrange
that we go together?'
YES" the colonel answered, slowly. Il
might as well have two aides as one, but
would your friend not object to leaving
the city in this manner"
Amelia thought not. She had in mind
Molly, the daring young Wing, who
would take any risk to serve her, and
who never found any work too arduous,
IL by it she could defeat or thwart the
hated redcoats.
They arranged to Amelia's friend to
call that very evening on the colonel on
the preteXt that she came for laundry, as
she was to go in the disguise of a wash
erwoman. The colonel was to have two
uniforms for young aides or boys ready,
which she was to bring to the old stone
house. A pair of saddle horses were to
be ready there for them, and they were
to join the colonel at his quarters
An order was given Amelia to admit
Sally Martin to his quarters. Next day,
early in the morning, Molly came as usu-
al for the laundry, and Amelia told her
OF the plan to escape from the city.
ut will suit me very well, Molly re-
turned. The captain is gone and have
- some important information to communi-
cate to him.
"Then you will go for the uniforms?'
Certainly"
Next morning the laundress made her
last appearance with a bundle in her bas-
ket. 1t was the uniform of an aide, and
two hours later couple of youths at
tired in the uniforms of aides We're seen
walking over the hill toward the old
stone house. An adjutant came with a
pair of saddle horses and the young men
mounted and rode to the headquarters of
Col. Chester. Here they were furnished
swords and their. equipments completed.
The colonel was dressed for ride, when
they came, ana few moments later set
off with his aides from the camp.
They galloped over hill, dale and low
land, until at point on the crest of a
ridge covered with trees they drew rein,
and their kind benefactor said:
Il have gone as far with you as l dare,
for there are enemies beyond the next
ridge"
I'VE can proceed alone" Molly replied,
smiling saucily from under her cooked
hat.
The colonel watched them pass over the
hill and strange moisture gathered in his
eye.
Her very imagev' he sobbed, and
wheeling his horse about, galloped back
toward Philadelphia.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-02-28

Cattlemen are considering the advisable
ity of reseeding the Black Hills and cast
edn Wyoming ranges. where native grass
has been nearly killed by overcroWdin2
Of cattle. 1t has been found that Ave
grasses and two alfalfas will grow iH
that section without irrigation.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-02-28
THOUSANDS OUT OF POCKET
Stopping of the Jeffries- Rubin Con.
test Blow to Promoters.


The granting Of AN injunction against
the Jeffries Rubin match in Cincinnati,
backed up by the stand taken by Coy.
Nash, who threatened to call the militia
to his assistance in case the managers
Of the fight made any attempt to pull it
off, resulted in the stopping Of the cham
pionship contest that was scheduled to
take place there. There was some hint
that an effort might be made to hold the
match no matter what action would be
taken by the court but there was appar-
emily no ground for this, as the support
ers of the mill took their medicine, bitter
though it was to some.
The most sorely disappointed of those
who were in favor of holding the contest
We're the members Of the Saengerfest
Athletic Club. They made a hard fight
to have the bout take place and brought
all their powerful influence to bear, but
the opposition was too strong. The match
was planned to raise big debt that rest
ed on the Saengerfest, but now the soci.
ETY. finds itself plunged thousands of dol
lars deeper in the financial hole. It went
to great expense in advertising the con-
test. overhauling the buildings where the
fight was to take place, etc, besides the
money it paid out to fight the injunction
in the COURTS and also the forfeit money
that had to be paid the managers of the
fighters in case the match would not be
held. The total Indebtedness Of the or
ganization at present amounts to about
$50, O0O
After the Saengerfest the next heayi-
est losers were Billy Brady and Billy
@b0 Tocc
Rubin respectively. The former figures
up his loss at $4,000 and the latter at
about $4,000. These figures include the
training expenses of the men and the
cancelling of profitable theatrical dates in
order that they might go into training
That the fight would have been a fnan-
cial success is shown by the advance sale
of seats, which amounted to $4,000.
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The Trust Problem

To thoughtful mind, the trns+
Is one of serious import 1t must problem
grappled with, for it creeps unor oe hrn9
before you are aware Of its existence iioelety
respect gb mpe aa Pesem be the various I
stipation, indigestion, dyspepsia and u.s. aS con-
ness. Hostetter's Stomach BitfnrS1 u 9;niIlOus
all such ailments, and prevent Ia gri VIII cur
larial fever and ague. Be sure to ' siva' i ma
trial. e"eNi
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Coughing Leads to Consumption.
Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough at
once. Go to your druggist to-day and get
a sample bottle free. Sold in 25 and so
cent bottles. Go at once; delays are dan
gerous.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-02-28

A man who is blind to his own in
terests will always recover his sight
when it is too late.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-02-28

Look within. Within is the fouDt,,I
Of good; and it will ever bubble IN n
thou wilt dig-Marcus Aurelius :
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-02-28
A HOpeless Case

tits no use; Chumpleigh nevA, :,
have sense" "u
why? What has he done non,m
paid me $40 he owed me rioh. {
front Of my tailor" y
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-02-28

Adirondack guides have decided that
in future they will in every way discour-
age the use of small-bore rifles in the
woods. They say that the weapon named
sends bullets far beyond necessary hunt:
ing range and shonld be barred on that
account.
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Society Reluctance

Dlcky, did you go up and tell pa
that Mr.. and Mrs. Jones were hereY'
Yes, ma; he said he guessed he'd
have to come down. but he Gidn't want
to. Indianapolis Journal.
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Misunderstood.

Doctor You must have some change.
first, and then Wen see. what we can do
for you
Patient-Oh! you needn't be afraid.
I've got enough change to pay your fee.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-02-28

Dealing with Crimes in Canada.
(From the Chicago Times Herald on Jan. IL,
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Copyright, 1893, by Robert Bonner's Sons.
All rights reserved

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The Smyrna call. (Smyrna, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-10-08
DELAWARE NEWS BRIEFLY I
A Large Deposite.

October and 8 are record
breakers in the financial history of
Wilmington, due to the purchase
of the Wilmington Coal Gas Co.,
by John and James Dobson. In
order to pay the many stockholders
for their holdings at $Ir6 a share,
the Messrs. Dobson Wednesday de-
posted 1890, 900 in the National
Bank of Wilmington and Brandy
wine. Nearly 81 900, 900 worth Of
the stock was deposited there We'd
nesday and checks for the stock
were distributed to the holders, and
a large part of the remaining shares
was deposited. The transaction is
thelargest in Wilmington's history.
All of the stockholders, excepting
three or four, assented to the pro-
position for the sale of the stock.
Those who have not assented are
out of the city; they will probably
assent when they return.
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To Repair the Bridges.

The Delaware County Commits
sioners went to Chadd's Ford We'd
nesday afternoon. where they held
a conference with the Commission
ers of Chester county, relative to
repairing the historic twin bridges,
crossing the Brandywine a short
distance below the Ford. These
bridges are the longest of the kind
in that section of the State. They
have a middle abutment on an is
land. They are largely used, be-
ing on the main road between West
Chester, Chadd's Ford and Will
mington. and are greatly in need of
repair. 1t is stated a trolley line
will shortly come in that direction
from the Delaware State capital,
and new bridges with the help of
the trolley people may be the re-
suit.
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'Have by some surgeon Shylock on thy
charge to stop his wounds lest he do bleed
to death" People can bleed to death. The
loss of blood weakens the body. 1t must
follow that gain Of blood gives the body
strength. The strengthening effect OF DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is in
large part due to its action on the blood
making glands and the increase supply of
pure, rich blood 1t produces. 1t is only
when the blood is Impoverished and i'm
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root The discovery puriies the blood
and makes it antagonistic to disease.
When the blood is emaciated, the lungs are
weak, and there is obstinate lingering
cough, Golden Medical Discovery" puts
the body on fighting footing against dis
ease, and so increases the vitality that dis
ease is thrown of, and physical health per-
fectly and permanently restored. 1t has
cured thousands who were hopeless and
helpless, and who had tried all other means
OF cure without avail.
Twenty-one one-cent stamps to cover
expense OF mailing only will obtain a copy
of DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Ad-
wiser, 1908 pages, in paper cover. Send
thirty-one stamps il cloth binding is pre-
ferred. Address DR.. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo
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MasOns in Session.
Masons IN Session.

The ninety-fourth annual COM
munication of the Grand Lodge of
Lodge of Delaware. Ancient Free
and Accepted Masons, opened
Wednesday in the Masonic Tenn
pie, Wilmington. As soon as the
lodge was called to order Grand
Master Stewart read his annual re-
port and a recess was taken for
dinner. The twenty-one lodges in
In the state were well represented.
No business of public interest was
transacted, except the appointment
of committee to prepare a suit
able memorial to the late President
Mckinley, who was a Mason. There
were a number of distinguished
visitors to the session, among whom
were General George E. Wagner,
grand master of Pennsylvania
past grand master, w. J. Kelley;
grand secretary E. w. Simms;
grand tyler, S. N. Ray and District
Deputy grand master ]. G. Croft,
all of the Pennsylvania jurisdiction.
Thursday the officers of the Grand
Lodge were elected.
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A Typical South African Store.

o. R. Larson, of Bay villa, Sundays
River, Cape Colony, conducts store typi-
cal OF South Africa, at which can be pur-
chased anything from the proverbial
"needle to an anchor" This store is stu
ated in a valley nine miles from the near
est railway station and about twenty-five
miles from the nearest town. Mr.. Larson
says: II am favored with the custom Of
farmers within radius of thirty miles, to
many Of whom 1 have supplied Chamber
lain's remedies. All testify to their value
in household where doctors advice is
almost out OF the question. Within one
mile Of my store the population is perhaps
sixty. OF these, within the past twelve
months, no less than fourteen have been
absolutely cured by BhamDerlain's Cough
Remedy. This must surely be record
For sale by Clifton & RAYMOND.
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Meeting of Trustees.

Trustees of the Delaware State
Hospital for the Insane held their
monthly meeting at Farnhurst
Thursday morning. With the ex-
ception of Drs. Carlisle and NAPLES
and Mr.. Capelle all the members
were present. Only routine work
was transacted. The following re-
port was submitted: Admitted
three males and seven females.
Died-two females. Discharged
seven males and two females.
Population October 7, IsI males
and I3I females; total, 312. About
$1,000 was paid out during the
month. Received for boarding
patients, $52S.22.
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That's a good name for
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Others need fertilizers.
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All they need is a little fer
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SCOTS Emulsion is the right
treatment.
Fertilizers make thingsgrow.
That's just what SCOTS Emul-
sion does. 1t makes children
grow in flesh, grow in strength,
grow rich blood, grow in mind.
grow happy. That's what we
make it for.
Send for free sample.
SCOTT G. BowNE, Chemists, 400 Pearl St, N. Y.
SOC and ss.ooi all druggists.