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The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-07-25

candles. He glanced up, greeting us
with a slight inclination of the head.
"A. moment, gentlemen"
He wrote slowly, as though framing
his sentences with care, occasionally
questioning the aide. Once he paused,
and glanced across at Hamilton.
Colonel, do you know dragon
named Mortimer"
Il have no recollection of ever hav-
Ing met the man, sir. have written
him orders, however; he is a scout at
tached to General Lees headquar-
ters."
Yes; recall the name. He is the
one who brought us our first definite
information this morning Of Clinton's
position. l remember now, you were
not with me when he rode up
young, slender lad. with the face Of
a girl could but notice his eyes;
they were as soft and blue as violets!
Well, an hour ago he came here for
a favor; 1t seems the boy is a son Of
Colonel Mortimer, Of the queens
rangers"
Indeed; Wayne reported the colo
mel killed in front of his lines"
mot killed, but seriously wounded.
The son asked permission to take him
home TO a place called Elmhurst near
Laurel HILL"
Il know the plantation, sir" said,
my interest causing me to interrupt.
at is on the Medford road"
"Ah, you have met the lad. possibly,
major" and he turned his face to-
ward me. 1.-THE boy interested me
greatly"
"No, sir; I endeavored to find him
at Lees headquarters, but failed. /
have met his father and sister,
"a lovely girl, no doubt"
'To my mind, yes, sir"
His grave face lighted with a sud
den smile.
II sometimes imagine, Colonel Ham
ilton." he said quietly, "that this I'M
happy war might be very pleasantly
concluded If we could only turn our
young officers over to the ladies OF the
enemy, Would such plan meet with
your approval, major?"
II should prefer it to the present
method"
mo doubt, and Mistress Mortimer
But let that pass, until we hold
council Of war upon the subject. Just
now we shall have to be content with
the more ordinary plans of campaign.
I gave the boy permission to remove
his father, and they are upon the road
ere this. would that all the British
wounded had homes close at hand.
You have informed the major of his
mission. I presume, Hamilton, and
there is nothing need add"
HE understands clearly, sir"
Then viii complete the letter. Be
seated. gentlemen"
He wrote for several minutes stead
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-07-25
CHAPTER XVI.
The Road to Philadelphia.

The Road TO Philadelphia.
It must have been 10 o'clock, and,
If | had slept at all, was scarcely
conscious of 1t. All about me the men
lay outstretched upon the ground, still
in their shirt-sleeves, as they had
fought, their guns beside them. The
night was clear and hot, scarcely a
breath of air moving Here and there
against the skyline passed the dark
silhouette Of q sentinel. There was no
sound of firing only an occasional
football to break the silence Of the
night. The wounded had been taken
to the field hospitals at the rear;
down in our front lay the bodies Of
the dead, and among these shone the
dim lights of lanterns where the last
searching parties were yet busy at
their grewsome task. / was weary
enough to sleep, every muscle Of my
body aching with fatigue, but the ex-
element of the day, the possibility of
the morrow, left me restless. had
received no wound, other than slight
thrust with bayonet, yet felt as
though pummelled from head to foot.
The victory was ours-the army real
ICED this truth clearly enough; we had
repulsed the red-coats, driven them
back with terrible losses; we had seen
their lines shrivel up under our fire,
officers and men falling, and the rem
nant fleeing In disorder. II meant
nothing now that a force outnumber-
ing us yet remained intact, and in
strong position. Flushed with victory.
knowing now we could meet the best
of them, We longed for the morrow to
dawn so We might complete the task.
I reviewed the vivid incidents Of the
day, lsoking up at the stars, and
wondered who among those I knew
were yet living, who were dead. /
thought Of others In those lines OF the
enemy, whom l had known, speculat-
ing on their fate. Then along our
rear came a horseman or two. riding
slowly. A sentry halted them. and !
arose on one elbow to listen.
'Lawrenee2 Yes, sir, Major Law
renee is lying over there by the scrub
oak"
I got to my feet, as the first rider
approached.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-07-25

"This you, Lawrenee?" asked a
voice instantly recognized as Ham
ilton's. "You fellows all look alike
tonight. Where is your horse. major?'
Il have been on foot all day, sir,
i answered saluting.
'Ah, indeed; well, you will have
need for horse tonight. VAIN
wright" turning to the man with him,
SIS your mount fresh?"
Appears to be, sir; belonged to a
British dragon this morning"
"Let Major Lawrence have him.
Major, ride with me-"
We passed back slowly enough to-
ward the rear Of the troops, through
the field hospitals. and along the edge
of wood, where battery Of artillery
was encamped. We rode boot to boot,
and Hamilton spoke earnestly.
THE battle is practically won, Law
renee, in spite Of Charles Lee" he
said soberly. "Of course there will be
fighting tomorrow, but we shall have
the fed-coats well penned in before
daybreak, and have already captured
ammunition enough to make US easy
on that score Poor, and the Carolina
men, are over yonder, while Woodford
is moving his command to the left.
At dawn Wen crush Clinton into frag-
ments. Washington wants to send a
despatch through to Arnold in Phila-
delphia, and / recommended you, as
you know the road. He remembered
your service before, and was kind
enough to say you were the very man.
You'll 80 gladly?"
81 should prefer to lead my own
men tomorrow, sir"
"Pshaw! / doubt IL we have more
than a skIrmish. Sir Henry will see
his predicament fast enough. Then
there will be nothing left to do, but
guard prisoners"
Very well, colonel: ! am ready to
serve wherever needed"
"Of course you are, man. There
should not be much danger connected
with this trip, although there will be
stragglers in plenty. I'm told that
Clinton lost more than three hundred
deserters crossing Camden"
Headquarters were in a single
roomed cabin at the edge Of ravine.
A squad Of cavalrymen were in front,
their horses tied to rail fence, but
within Washington was alone, except
for q single aide, writing at rude
table In the light Of half-dozen
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-07-25
By Randall! Parrish.
CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEKS ISSUE.

sun, as the keen eyes took careful
sight. We were but handful, single
thin line; If the reserves failed we
would be driven back by mere force
of numbers, yet before we went that
slope should be strewn with dead
Crashing up from the rear came 0s-
valid with two guns, wheeling into
position, the depressed muzzles spout
ing destruction. Yet those red and
blue lines came on; great openings
were ploughed through them, but the
living mass closed up. They were at
the fallen tree, beyond, when we
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-07-25

The fellow was so streaked with
dust as to be scarcely recognizable,
and he wiped the perspiration from
his eyes to stare into our faces.
General MAXWELL"
Yes; what Is it?"
Compliments of General Lee, sir,
and you will retire your troops toward
the Freehold Meeting House, forming
connection there with General Scott. :"
Retreat! Good God, man! we
haven't fired a shot"
"Those were the orders, sir. 1t that
Scott. over yonder?"
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-07-25

because while at General Washing
toms headquarters he mentioned that
You had asked permission to take your
father-CoIonel Mortimer. of the
Queens Rangers-to his home at Elm
hurst. You left, as I understand, an
hour or two ahead of US. Am ! right?"
Yes, sir; this is Colonel Mortimers
party"
Then we will pass on without de-
tanning you longer, as we ride in
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-07-25

Maxwell nodded, too ang
words. Then, as the courier!
away, turned in his saddle.
"By heaven! / suppose wei
IT. Lawrence. But what folly
asininity! We've got the
hemmed in, and did you evl
better field? Pray God l N
Washington when he comes,
rather be dead then, than
Lee"
We gave the orders, and
fell back sullenly, swearing
rs they caught the rebellious
their officers. Scarcely able tc
in the hot, stagnant air, caA
foul mud to the waist, we alta
higher ground, and dropped
Even from here the enemy
visible, although we could
smoke of their guns, and hea
crackle Of musketry. | sat
ing through the heat waves
the eminence on the left
Wayne's men remained, show
ly against the trees. A group
men were riding down TIKI
heading toward, our line.
came into the sandy plain be
skirted the morass, I recognl
in advance, mounted on a bla
flecked with foam. Twice he
gazing across tho bills through
field glasses, and then rode
steep ascent to our rear.
met him not twenty feet fro1
| lay.
what does this mean, 81
Numbered hoarsely. why {
men lying strewn about in tn
dierly manner, General Nj
Are you unaware, sir, that W
the presence Of the enemy?"
Maxwell's face fairly blaze
strofobtened In tba eaddIa h,
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-07-25

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The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-07-25

MS IDS cOuiu FORM an answer, q sud
den cheer burst out from the crest of
the hill, and saw men leaping to
their feet, and waving their hats. The
next instant across the summit came
Washington, dozen officers clatter-
Ing behind, his face stern-set and
white, as he rode straight toward Lee.
what is the meaning of this re
treat, General Lee? My God, sir, how
do you account for such disorder and
confusionP he exclaimed, his voice
ringing above the uproar, his angry
eyes blazing into Lees face. Answer
me.
The other muttered some reply
failed to catch,
That's not true,' returned Wash
ington, every word singing like
whip IT was merely a covering party
which attacked you. Why did you ac-
cept commend, sir, unless you intend
ed to Aght?"
q did not deem 1t prudent, General
Washington, TO bring on a general en-
gagement"
you were to obey my orders, sir,
and you know what they We're Seei
They are coming now!"
He wheeled his horse about, point
ing with one hand across the valley.
Major Cain, have Oswald bring up
his guns at once; Lieutenant Mcneil,
ride to Ramsey and Stewart; have
their troops on the ridge within ten
minutes General Maxwell, these are
your men?"
They are, sir"
Hold this line at any cost, the re-
serves viii be up presently"
As he drew his horse about he again
came face to face with Lee, who sat
his saddle sullenly, his gaze on the
ground. Washington looked at him
a moment, evidently not knowing what
to say Then he asked quietly;
"Will you retain command on this
height or, not, sir?"
1T is equal to me where l COM
mand"
Then I expect you will take proper
means for checking the enemy"
I shall not be the first to leave the
ground; your orders shall be obeyed."
What followed was but medley Of
sight and sound / saw Washington
ride TO the left; heard Lee give a hur-
ried order or two; then l was at the
rear of our own line strengthening 1t
for assault. There was little enough
time left.
Under the smoke Of several batter
les, whose shells were ripping open
the side of the hin the British were
in double line, the sun
cleaning on their bayonets, and re-
vealing the uniforms of different
corps.
Steady, men! Steadyl" voice after
voice caught up the command. Hold
your fret"
Wait until they reach that fallen
treel" / added.
Every man of us had a gun, officers,
all Coatless as though we came from
the having field, the perspiration
streaming down our faces, We waited.
The rife barrels glowed brown in the
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-06-26
A Remarkable Recovery.

Picked up for dead but saved from
the dead wa gon before it started for
the morgue, when faint sign of life
was detected, eighteen-year-old Esth'
or Harris, whose escape from the Trl-
ange fire last year was made at the
cost of broken neck and back, has
been cured. Unable to move even
finger for eleven months after the
tragedy, in which 147 men and women
were killed, she can now stand and
walk unassisted, feat rare in sur
gerry, whose teachings are that in al
most every case of total paralysis re.
su,ting from fracture of the neck the
victim never regains command Of mo-
ton. She now wears steel and
leather harness - support her head,
but in q few months hopes to discard
this. In other respects she is perfect
IL well.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-06-26
Pay Up Please.

We are greatly in need of money
Just now TO pay paper and other bills,
and will, therefore, greatly appreciate
it if those of our readers who are in
arrears will call or send by mail and
renew their subscriptions atonce. We
don't want to stop anybody's paper:
This is campaign year and you will
need The Dispatch to keep youposted
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-06-26
On Buying Hay.

Bamberg Herald.
Hay is now $40 a ton, the highest
price eyer known. Yet the people in
South Carolina buy hay when they
could raise all the forage they need
and some to sell. We can never be-
come really prosperous agricultural
coun try until this sort of thing is
stopped.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-06-26
Both Ladies Drown.

Ellen O'Rourke, young attendant
in the Manhattan state hospital for
the insane on Wards Island gave her
life in a vain endeavor to save her
chum. Margaret Hughes, from death
by browning off the southern extremi-
ty of the island. Miss Hughes fell
from ledge into the current: Miss
O'Rourke caught her when she was
going down the second time. But in
her effort Miss O'Rourke had over
stepped the safety ledge and herself
fell into the stream. Miss Hughes
caught her chum about the neck and
there was desperate struggle be-
tween them. Finally both girls were
dragged down.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-06-26
CAMPAIGN ITINERARY.
Candidates for State Off
ceS Be Here July %.

Candidates Tor State Off1'
ces Be Here July %.
Dillon, Wednesday, June 26.
Marion, thursday, June p.
Conway, Friday, June 2s.
Georgetown, Saturday, June 20.
Kingstree, Tuesday, July 2.
Manning, Wednesday, July 8.
Monck's Corner, Thursday, July 4.
Charleston, Friday, July 5.
Walterboro, Saturday, July6.
Beaufort, Tuesday, July 9.
Jasper, (Ridgelandj, Wednesday,
July 10.
Hampton, Thursday, July II.
Barnwell, Friday, July l2.
Bamberg. Saturday, July 13.
st. George. Tuesday, July l6.
Orangeburg, Wednesday, July II.
St. Matthews, Thursday. July Is.
Columbia. Friday, July 19.
Chester, Saturday, July 20.
Winsboro, Monday, July q.
Lexington, Tuestay, July %.
Saluds, Wednesday, July "A.
Edgefeld, Thursday, July IS.
Aiken, Friday, July 26.
One week off.
Camden, Monday, August 5.
Lancaster, Tuesday, August 6.
Yorkville, Wednesday, August Z.
Gaffney, Thursday, August s.
Spartanburg, Friday, August 8.
Union, Saturday, August 10.
Newberry, Tuesday, August 13.
Laurens, Wednesday, August IA.
Greenwood, Thursday, August 15.
Abbeville, Friday, August 16.
Anderson, Saturday. August II.
Walhalla, Tuesday, August 20.
Pickens, Wednesday August 21.
Greenville. Thursday, August %.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-06-26

EGGS FOR SALE-Barred Plymouth
Rock eggs for Matching, and a few
cockerels for sale. Apply quick to
Rice B. Harman.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-09
Informal Tea.

Informal Tea.
Mrs. Rogers Davis entertained four
teen guests at an informal tea at the
Piedmont Driving club this afternoon
in honor Of Mrs. Martin Cannon. OF
Concord, N. c., Mrs. George tForrester's
guest. The holiday colors of red and
green were carried out In the decora-
tons of the tea table
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-09
STOMACH MISERY
JUST VAN|SHES
No Indigestion, Gas or Sour
ness after taking "Pape's
Diapepsin."

II what YOU just ate is souring on
your stomach or lies like lump OF
lead refusing to digest, or you belch
Gas and eructate sour, undigeSted food,
n, have a feeling of dizziness, heart
burn fullness. nausea, bad taste in
mouth and stomach headache-this is
Indigestion.
\ full case of Pape's piapepsin costs
only fifty cents and will thoroughly
cIrr your out order stomach and
leave sufficient about the house in case
some one else in the family may suf-
fer from stomach trouble or indigestion.
Ask your pharmacist to show you
In, formula plainly printed on these
ffty-cent cases, then YOU will under
stand why dyspeptic trouble of all kinds
must so. and why they usually re-
Igvc sour, out-Of- order stOmachs or
Indigestion in five minutes. Diapepsin
Is harmless and tastes like candy,
though each dose contains power sufti-
cioqt TO digest and prepare for assim-
ilaIion into the blood all the food you
eat, besides. it makes you go to the
table with a healthy Appetite; but
what Win please you most is that you
i'll feel that your stomach and in
tes,iues are clean and fresh, and you
viii not need to resort to laxatives or
liver pills for biliousness or constipa-
ton
This city will have many Dlapepsin
clauEs, as some people will call them,
but you will be cranky about this
>I."ndid stomach preparation, too. if
so0 ever try a little for indigestion or
2astius or any other stomach misery.
Get some now. this minute, and for
eve id yourself of stomach trouble
auo Indigestion. (Advt.)
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-09
GO TO THE MONTGOM-
cry IF YOU HAVE THE
BLUES-GO ANYWAY.

Two Biograph Comics, splendid
Vitsgraph Drama and Pathe's Weekly
of Current Events Can such bill be
found elsewhere?
links Birthday Party" farce com
edy. is a scream. A laugh in every line
and it's clean comedy.
THE Awakening of Blanca" the Wit
agraph drama. is good and wholesome,
and a picture any one can see WIN
profit and pleasure.
Pathe's Weekly of Current Events is
. series of pictures educational and in
terestinc. And the music-it's good
'0' (AdYt)
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-09
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Cniversalist Ladies Mission cir
Gle opened "a bazaar today at 141 Peach
tree street in the store of the Oakland
Motor Car Company. Among the many
pretty Christmas articles for sale are a
number of balsam pillows which are es-
peCially novel. There are cakes. breads
AMI table delicacies and many fancy
articles made by hand. The bazaar viii
be open today and tomorrow.
A regular meeting of the Florence
Crittenton board will be held at the
Carnegie library tomorrow morning at
1890 o'clock. The executive board
meets at 10 o'clock.
A called meeting of the Woman's Pi-
oneer society in the parlors of the Ara
gon hotel at 3 o'clock Wednesday aft
ernoon is announced
There will be a meeting of the At
lanta chapter, L. d. c., Thursday after
noon at o'clock. The executive board
meets at 2:30 o'clock.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-09
Society
News OF
Atlanta

>HE West End home Of Miss Nan
stephens was the scene of a
very delightful musical tea TINS
..,...,oon, when Miss stephens enter
..fnu.r in honor of her guest, Miss Ethel
>..o...rab of New York.
The long music room was elaborately
-.rarated in pink and white begonias'
and "A delightful musical program was
...,aared. in which several participated,
Mis-. Newcomb. who is brilliant plan
,s+ gave several solos. and delighted her
carers with her brilliant performance.
later tea was served. the table IN
.es lining room being covered with a
r,oe cloth and having for center
niece A silver vase of pink begonlas.
Tho silver candlesticks were shaded IN
mink and silver compotes held bonbons
f., mink and white. In the library, a
wealth Of red begonias and narcissl
f,.ned the decorations, and in the hall
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-09
Miss Nor to Wed
MIR. | urner on
Dec. 10

The marriage of Miss Helen Prior
,and Mr.. Sterling Turner will be one IF
the interesting events of December, in
which the cordial interest of wide cir
Gle of friends is centered.
The wedding will take place at the
handsome new home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Garland Stephens Prior on Ponce De-
Leon avenue. Wednesday evening, De-
cember 10, at $50 o'clock. The bride
vii! be attended by her sister, Mrs.
Walter Clarke, of Chicago, as matt on
of honor, and by Misses Katherine
Bleckley and Mary Turner of La
Grange, as bridesmaids. The bride
groom's brother. Mr.. Frank Turner, of
Birmingham, will be best man. DR..
Charles Daniel will officiate.
A reception will follow the ceremony.
Among those assisting in entertaining
will be Misses Marion Goldsmith, Ev-
elyn Ragland, Elizabeth Morgan, Jane
Stanfiel and Louise Hamilton.
Mr.. Turner and his BRIDE will go for a
from there to New York. On their re-
turn to Atlanta they will be at home at
the Georgian Terrace.
Mrs. Kate Hardin will give a dinner
party for Miss Prior on Monday even
ing, December 16, and after the return
of the bride from her wedding journey
a series Of parties will be rendered her.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-09
Week End at Driving Club.

Week End at Driving Club.
The regular Sunday night supper at
the Piedmont Driving club was attend
ed last evening by many club members
and their friends. Among those enter
tanning were General and Mrs. Robert
K. Evans, who had a party of six; Mr..
Bowie Martin, with three guests, and
Messrs. A. F. F'itzsimmons Edward
King, Jesse Draper, w. j. Morrison,
Royston Cabaniss, Robert Ryan, c. w.
Waddell, of New York, and Mr.. Whit
ney, of New York.
The dinner-dance to be given next
Saturday evening at the club will be a
brilliant affair of the week.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-09
FUTURE EVENTS

Miss Elizabeth Spaldlng will be ten
deYed a bridge party Wednesday after
noon at the Piedmont Driving club by
her aunt, Mrs. Clarence Nav. The
guests Will include Misses Elizabeth
Hawkins, Katherine Law. May Crich-
ton, Margaret McCarty. Grace Blood
,Wo- IN Carrie BIount. Hazel Ware Ma
rlar Dunson. Dorothy Dillon, Helen Nc
Carly, Dorothy Traylor, Carolyn Laren-
don, Dorothy Traynham. Mary Stewart
Mary Howard and Annie Winship
Bates.
The informal musical to be given this
evening by Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Pappen-
heimer will be a delightful event, the
weekly musicals given by Mr.. and Mrs
Pappenheimer being greatly enjoyed
by their friends. Miss Ethel Newcomb
iot New York, Miss Nan Stephens guest,
VIII be the especial guest of the even
ing and will give several piano solos.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert F. Maddox will
entertain on Saturday evening of this
week at their residence in honor of the
governing board of the Capital CITY
club.
A series of parties will be given for
Miss Mary Jim Dunlap. a bride elecr.
before her wedding. Mrs. Robert c.
Turner will give an afternoon bridge
TOT her on Wednesday. Miss Clifford
Henderson will be hostess at an after
noon bridge Thursday and on Deem
Der 19 Miss Josephine Rogers tenders
Miss Dunlap bridge party. Mrs. War
rem ID White entertains on December
20. Others to giveaparties for this pop
ular young woman are Mrs. William
Cruise Coles, Miss Ruby Jernigan, Miss
Martha Holland, Miss May Avery, Miss
Jennie Sue Bel, Mrs. J. n. Bateman,
Miss Lillian Williamson, Mrs. A. p.
Phillips and Mrs. Colquitt Carter Coles.
A tea will be given tomorrow after
noon from to o'clock by Mrs. Jo-
seph Lucius Singer and Mrs. A. w.
Falkinburg. The hostesses will be assist
ed in entertaining by Medames Thorn
as Body c. P. Slough, Jerome Jones,
n. E. Holbrook and Misses Louise
johnson, Ethleen Stewart, Louise
LOOMS and Ruth Cox. Little Miss
Margaret Thornton will receive the
cards Of the callers at the door. Mrs.
II. l.. Singer and Mrs. F'urlong will
preside over the punch table.