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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-08-08

tically valueless. We must possess
accurate details, and to gain these a
man would need to be in the '7ity sew
eral days, free to move about, OBJ
serve, and converse with the officers
of the garrison. Do / mako myself
clear?"
yes, sir; you propose forwarding
the dispatch by an officer w]sso shall
impersonate this captured lieutenant"
Exactly. Fortesque is young fell
low Of about your age and build. He
has been in the army only eight
months and in this country less than
thirty days. It is scarcely paabable
he is known personally to any ST the
present Philadelphia garrison. There
is a risk, of course. but in thiB case
it would seem to be small" He wicked
up paper from off the table. Here
is an officers roster of the forsy-sec-
ond regiment. 1t might be w{ll for
you to familiarize yourself with few
of the names"
studied the list moment, banding
down closer to the nearest candle,
while rapidly reviewing in M own
mind the duty required. l had no
thought of refusal, yet appreciated to
the full the possible danger of sae ven
ture, and felt anxious to make no seri-
Gus mistake. / had achieved repu-
tation for reckless daring, yet this
kind of service was hardly to- my Tx
ing. To wear British uniform meant
my condemnation as spy, II discov-
cred, and death of disgraca / had
been within the lines of ths enemy
often before, but always as q scout
wearing the homespun of tbs Mary
land line, but this was to be mas
querade. a juggling with chenca 1
was not greatly afraid of being I'M
masked by the officers of the garri-
son, but there were those then II Phil
adelphia who knew me-ioyansts, Sc
cret sympathizers with our cause. and
not q few deserters from the ARM
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-08-08

being an estimate of the immigration
from the United States for 1912, the
consumption of coal will naturally In
crease.
The agricultural districts of Canada
have now become so well known
throughout the world, and the vacant
area of splendid land is still SO great
that it may be expected that the num-
bers mentioned will increase from
year to year, and it will not be many
years before the immigration figures
will reach the million mark.
1t may be asked what Is there to
warrant this large immigration? With
millions Of acres of land, capable of
producing twenty-five to forty bushels
of wheat to the acre; or, if in oats,
from forty to ninety, and even as high
as hundred bushels per acre, or the
same splendid yields Of fax or bar
ley, there is ample inducement to at
tract these hundreds Of thousands who
are filling the present agricultural set
Elements and pushing forward into the
newer settlements year by year, and
leave room still for the hundreds Of
thousands who will follow. There re-
mains not only the agricultural wealth
Of the country, but there are also the
social advantages, the home-making
privileges, apart altogether from the
financial opportunities, there is the life
and the energy born from the knowl-
edge that the settler is more than a
unit in the upbuilding, in the making
Of a country that will soon rank
amongst the first in the nations of
the world. There is no desire on the
part of the writer to dwell upon the
success that has followed the Ameri-
can settler in the Provinces of Mani
toba, Saskatchewan and Alberta and
the coast Province Of British Colum-
bia, or to speak of the thousands of in
dividuals whose hundreds OF dollars
have made them thousands, but atten-
ton must be paid to the fact that these
people have done well. They are fol-
lowed by their families and their
friends, who also are doing well.
Where, a few years ago, seemingly
only months ago, there was nothing
but the open prairie, or II we speak OF
the more central portions Of these
provinces, the park districts, there are
today well titled and cultivated farms,
large farms, too, and the herds OF cat
tie. Cities and towns are the result OF
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-08-08

In this. however. was happily dis
appointed. as there were few civilians
on the streets. the throngs of soldiers.
off duty for a holiday. with all disci-
pine relaxed, being boisterous, and
considerably under the influence OF
liquor. The uniform worn, together
with my dragon guard. saved me
from trouble, and / found the fellow
sufficiently intelligent to be of value
| dare not make notes, and yet recall
clearly even now the stations of the
troops, together with clear mental
outline of the main defences of the
city. made no attempt to pass be-
yond the limits, but, from statements
of the dragon, and various officers
with whom / conversed, mapped IN
my mind the entire scheme Of defense.
visited a number of these encamp.
ments. finding in each merely small
guard retained for the day, the major
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-08-08
canada las Sufficient
Coal for 5000 Years
1t Has Enough Agricultural Land for the Set
ting of Millions

the opening UP of this rich field Of az.
riculture, and 1t is high class OF ag-
riculture, carried on by the use of
brains, and, where energy has not
been endowed, it has become In that.
splendid air case OF inoculated en-
ergy.
The rapid advancement of railways
makes the situation easy. Today one
may be located thirty miles from one
OF the many branches OF the different
systems. A year from now, the whis-
tie Of the locomotive and the long
train of cars may pass the farm. the
elevator is but short drive from the
home. splendid market is established.
and all the advantages of an old set
tied community are at hand.
The prospects this year from an ag-
ricultural standpoint are exceedingly
bright, and, relieved OF untowar6l con-
ditions, the farmer is already counting
his bank roll, planning Cor more ex-
tensive operations for next year, and
figuring on paying out for his farm.
He is calculating what the increased
value of his holdings, as result OF a
successful crop, will add 10 his assets
Already some fields of wheat have been
harvested, barley has been cut, and
the yield is above his expectation. In
fact, the feeling at the time of writing
is that never in the history OF amy
country on the continent has there
been such a prospect Of large aver
age crop, all over the three central
provinces of Canada, as will be harvest
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-08-08
To Advertise Church Work

those employed to fill positions I'M
suitable for women, such as stokers.
etc.
Nine. GARNER planned the factory
herself In every detail The machin-
cry for silk spinning is an invention
OF her own. and has proved so sue
cessful that she is enabled to give her
employees more than the average
wages and still compete successfully
with rival industries. Perhaps some
of our own manufacturers would do
well to go and take few lessons
from Nine. GARNER.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-08-08

1t was thus We came to Callowhill,
and the encampmglt OF British grena-
diers. an officer OF the Fifty-fifth regi-
ment volunteering to guide me to
HoWe's quarters tn High street He
was genial fellow, and pointed out
various places OK interest, as we rode
more slowly through the streets close
along the river eide, questioning me
often upon Affairs in New York, to
which | returned such vague answers
as pleased me- paying small heed to
the truth. Az along the river were
redoubts, well garrisoned, with black
gun muzzles pointing out across the
water. Many houses had been RACED,
and their debris, together with the
ire ruin of the past winter, gave to
everything sOok of desolation. Much
artillery was parked in the state house
yard, and seTeral vessels OF war were
lying at anahor in the stream, while
the entire Ehore line was filled with
barges, decorated as for fete, a large
force of myn laboring about them. My
companies. observing my interest at
tracted II that direction, refined up
his horSe to explain.
These are the galleys being made
ready cor the Mischianza, Fortesque, -
he said, waving his hand. "Ycu came
TO Us at a lucky hour"
SHE Mischianza?" l asked, puzzled
By che strange term. Some festival,
you mean ?-some gala day?-
lis an Italian word, they tell me.
adgnifying medley. The officers give
It in farewell to Sir William, who Will
sail tomorrow. A pretty penny it
costs. See, there is Major OTIara
now, one of the managers; there are
three others, Sir John Wrottlesly. Ma
jor Gardiner, and the chief engineer,
Montresor. Do you know them? No?
Oh, / had forgotten you have only just
arrived. You will know them ere long.
however, for they are the leaders in
sach affairs. That Is Captain Andre
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-08-08

Within the Enemy,s Llnes.

Within the Enemy'S Lines.
A long cavalry cape concealing the
British uniform | wore, my horse and
myself were ferried across the Schuyl-
XIV. Just below the mouth Of Valley
creek, and there, amid the silence and
darkness of the eastern shore, part
ed with Hamilton, who had accompa-
MED me thus far, whispering final
words of instruction. My horse was a
fresh one, chosen from the stables of
the Life Guard, but the trappings were
of the British service. Within five
minutes / was out of sight OF the
picket fire on the river bank, riding
steadily southeast through the night.
every nerve alert. An hours riding
found me well beyond our outernost
pickets, yet, in fear that / migns en-
counter some body of irregulars. ycout-
ing the neutral ground, / held Gil to
my passport until l perceived the first
flush of dawn in the east. Then. con-
WINGED of close proximity to the Brit
ish guard lines, tore the paper into
fragments. Avoiding all roads, and
seeking every bit of concealment pos
sible, it was already sunrise before l
plunged suddenly into a Eessian
picket post, the distant smoke of the
Philadelphia chimneys darkentlg the
sky ahead. Unable to speak German,
my uniform won sufficient courtesy, so
that | was escorted back under guard
to an outpost of the Queens Rangers,
where / explained my presence and
rank to a red-faced captain In Tory
green, so insolent in manner as to be
insulting, until / exhibited thR sealed
dispatch, and demanded to be escort
ed at once to Sir William Howe This
brought results, and entered the city
under escort of a dozen horsemen,
their green coats faced with dingy
white, cooked hats Tapping as they
rode.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-08-08
MIADY DOUBT
BRANpALL PARRISH
Am1Or Of ZOle MOerH tire"
Ca5iaa 1.ly Lazy O/Nf.A OlIhcc
Illustrations By fLFNRY TMEDE
COPYPIGHT AcmCLURo & Co 1911

ton. colonel You will find the papers
in the second drawer. Please explain
all the details carefully to Major Law
renee"
This is a simple duty, major" said
Hamilton. but may prove dangerous
one. You have been selected because
Of previous successful efforts of a
similar nature, but the COMMANDMENTS
chief does not order your going: we
seek volunteer"
Without asking the nature of the
service" l answered sincerely. Il re-
joice at the privilege"
Il knew that, Lawrence" heartily.
THAT answer accords with your we'll
earned reputation throughout the
army. I will explain briefly the situa-
ton. Early this evening our pickets-
or rather some partisan scouts near
Newtown-captured a British officer.
in field uniform, on his way from New
York to Sir William Howe in Philadel-
phia. The prisoner was brought here.
and on examination proved TO be
Lieut.. Edgar Fortesque of the Forty
second regiment of foot. These troops
came over with the last detachment.
and arrived in New York less than a
month ago. On searching Fortesque's
clothing we found this dispatch" hold
ing out a sealed paper. which we
opened. 1t is not of any great mill
tary Importance, being merely an or
der for Howe to proceed at once to
New York, taking with him certain
officers of his staff, and placing ma
val vessel at his disposal"
He paused, turning the paper over
in his hands.
However" he went on slowly, cit
affords us the opportunity we have
long been seeking of getting a compe-
tent military observer into Philadel-
phia. Now that Sir Henry Clinton is
in command of the British forces di-
rectly opposing US, it is necessary
that we know accurately their num-
Der, state of discipline, guns and any
point of weakness in the defences of
the city. We require also information
regarding the division of troops under
Sir Henry's command-the proportion
of British, Hessians and Tories, to-
gether with some inkling as to Gin
toms immediate plans. There is a
rumor abroad that Philadelphia is to
be evacuated, and that the British
forces contemplate retreat overland
to New York Civilian fugitives drift
into our camp constantly. bearing all
manner of wild reports. but these ac-
counts are so varied as to be prac-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-08-08
uniforna and pIpIomacY.

The gazettes have announced that
the emperor of Germany has deigned
to name Mon. de Kiderlen-Waechte
major of the Seyenty-first Thuringian
infantry. To please his august master,
the minister sometimes wears his uni
form, but in it he gives no illusion of
elegance. The other day, to console
himself, he said: II believe my col
league, M. Poincare (the French am
bassador) would appear more ridicu-
lous than / do IL he were obliged to
dress as an artillerist."
Prince Won Buelow, who is colonel OF
hussars, rode in the grand review at
the head of his regiment Some years
ago, at Strasburg, the emperor remark
ed some squadrons that were moving
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-08-08

ed this year. The railroads are add
ing to their already large mileage and
have got ready for handling the crop
ment agents and the railways are max
ing arrangements for from fifty to six
! ty thousand extra farm hands in order
that the crop may be successfully and
quickly harvested, business men are
laying in larger stocks than usual, real
estate men are active, preparing for
the rush Of business that Is sure TO
follow, and everywhere there is the
note of optimism, which seems to be-
perfectly justifiable.
There is, as has been said, a vast
area of the country still open for set
Element and demonstrating lying IN tho
center north. Speaking of this part
a writer, who made the trip when the
crop was in its green stage, saids
"Just now, the whole country is q
beautiful sight, as it presents itself in
full dress Of living green, varied in
shade, many places elegantly fringed
and interspersed with pleatings or
shrubbery and patches Of sweet scent
ed flowers in rose, yellow, white, pink,
scarlet, cardinal and purple. In tray
cling over the virgin soil, have seen
some of the most charming rolling
prairies, sloping hills, deep ravines.
mirrored lakes, artistic flower fields,
and natural parks that one could wish
to behold, and all placed there without
the aid of man. The land in general
is heavily matted with grass, mixed
with vetches and pea vines, nearly up
to the knee, and many millions or
acres of which are going to waste
while beef, pork and mutton are soar
ing at prices heretofore unknown. The
comparatively small acreage under cul-
tivation reminds one Of few small
garden patches.
when we consider the estimated
crop of 3O0,000,000 bushels of wheat
for 1912, to be produced on these west
ern prairies from these garden patches,
some faint idea can be formed by an
imaginative mind as to the immense
possibilities and rich heritage Of glo-
rious western Canada"
The estimate of the wheat crop, as
made by the writer quoted, is exces-
sive, but with even ESQ million bushels,
there will be great deal Of satisfac'
ton ON the part Of the settlers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-08-08
War on BATS.

Rats on ships do several million dol
lars of damage to cargoes every year.
to say nothing of the carrying of dis
eases. Rat-killing virus is used sue
cessfully on shipboard, but some of the
rats become immune to the disease
which the virus causes. This is not so
bad, because the rats which are not
killed by the virus. but have gotten
used to it. carry virus disease to other
rats, and these in turn are killed by
the disease.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-08-08
NOTHING Personal, But

Sheridan Knowles once wanted a
certain book and coud not get it. A
friend advised him to try a circulat-
ing library. This advice Knowles
took. to the extent of paying three
months subscription at library OF
which the proprietors were Saunders
& Ottley, and then went into the
country, where he stayed three months
without drawing a book Returning
to town he called for the book. and
was informed that his subscription
had expired. At this he was very
furious. He had paid guinea, he
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-08-08

whom / might encounter at any turn
in the road. The prospect was not al
Turing, yet glance aside at the pro
file of Washington, now bending low
over mass of papers. instantly stiff
fened my resolve. 1t was work had
no excuse to shirk-indeed no inclina-
tion-so returned Hamilton's glance
of inquiry frankly.
"You wish me to go at once!"
THE earlier the better. will fur
nish passports through our lines, and
hard riding will put you across the
neutral ground by daylight"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-08-08
MunicipaI Golf course.

A piece of waste land near Canoe
Lake which has long been an eyesore
has beel leased at nominal rent by
the Ryde Corporation. and Charles
Jacobs. the professional to the Royal
Isle of Wight Golf club, has been en-
gagged to lay ont miniature nine
hole course, whore he and his sons
will give lessons.-London Daily HaN
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-08-08
Woman,s faetory.

A silk spinning factory near Mar
settles. which was organized by a
woman and is managed by women.
boasts that within the nine years OF
its existence 1t has never bad a
strike. One thousand women are en-
ployed by Nine. GARNER. the owner.
The only man in the factory are
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-08-08

in zigzags across the field In a man
ner scarcely correct. They were the
hussars of M. Won Buelow. "Ach!
cried William H., unit Buelow INNER
die krumme wege der diplomatic!
(Oh, with Buelow, 1t is always the
crooked ways of diplomacy.)--Le Crt
de Paris.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-08-08
He ocnunatIon Gone.

Hungry Herbert would work.
ma,am. but there is little doing in my
profession at present
The Housewife What is your pro
fession?
Hungry Taking care of the
galloping horse effects in theater.
The automobile plays have just about
ruined my business
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-08-08

said, and had nothing to show for the
outlay. Referred by the clerk to one
Of the proprietors, he denounced the
affair as "a confounded swindie" The
proprietor then asked him il he liz
tended to be personal. NO." replied
Knowles, con the contrary, II you are
Saunders, d-n Ottley, and If you are
Ottley, d-n Saunders"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-08-08
How Could He Tell?

Post-Is her father a country gem
tleman?
Parker-I really can't say. I've only
seen his behavior IL Town.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-08-08

. Explained My Presence to Red
Faced Captain in Tory Green So
lnsolent as to Be Insulting.
ity of the troops being off on liberty.
Soon after noon these began to throng
the water front, eager to view the
coming spectacle. was, myself, in
the Yager's camp, finishing a late
lunch, with a few officers, when the
announcement came that the water
procession had started.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-09-19
STRIKE OF WATER
AT OCEAN VIEW

A theory OF photographers would
appear to have become discredited by
a wet fact-that is, the theory that
Kaimuki section is dry underneath
and will not yield water to the we'll
5orer's drill. Kaimuki is as rich in
Subterranean water as its surface is
in candidates for office, according 10
practical test just made at Ocean
View over the ridge. Here a we'll has
been bored to depth of only thirty
nine feet, where a spring or some
ike source has been struck. George
II. Paris has put in a Paris caroline
turbine pump, which is developing
10000 gallons an hour of pure water.
Although the water has not yet been
analysed, it is absolutely free from
and brackish quality to the taste. 1t
is not considered to be artesian water
proper, but water finding its way
down to the artesian reservoirs.
Loo Joe is developing forty acres
c. land at Ocean View for truck
farming. With his lucky strike of
water he will have some OF the eS-
sential element to sell to his neigh
borS if they want il.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-09-19

Promotion Committee.
We favor additional support for 81.
Hawaii Promotion Committee IN 10
Idorsement OF its successful work ~.
as the means Of attracting conI|I
ued and larger flow Of visitors and
settlers to our favored land.
Civil Service.
We favor placing the employs q
the police and fire departments unI||
civil service rule.
Tenure Of Office.
We propose that amendments to e1.
listing law be made whereby supeft'
sors serve In classes and that cleo
tons of the mayor and supervisors a
this municipality be held bi-annnaI'I
in the years between elections for the
other municipal officers and the dele
gate to Congress and members Of III.
legislature, treasurers and auditors.
BY the People.
We favor the continuous and gonu.
inc participation in municipal affair.
by all the people and fnfnrtherRn(0
thereof suggest the addition OF one
capable citizen OF the City and Cou1-
ty of Honolulu to each. standing CON
mittee OF the Board Of Supervisors
such citizen to have q vote in CON.
mittee and the right to sign or with
hold his signature from all report
or to make minority reports.
Citizens to Use School Houses.
We believe that the fullest freedom
should be given communities In the
use of public school buildings, during
the hours such structures are not Ia
use for strictly educational purposes.
Apportionment.
We demand an apportionment 0I
Representatives and Senators on the
basis Of the last census according 70
the provision of the Organic Act,
thereby giving this municipality sits
proper representation which 1t does
not now have.
Pledge and Call.
We favor publicity in the affairs Of
the municipality, efficiency In It's
government and economy in It's adj
ministration to the end that the reEe.
nues may, in their expenditure, bring
the greatest good to the greatest mum
Der.
Finally, We pledge the application
of the very best business methods to
he administration of municipal az
fairs; to steady advance along safe
lines in the upbuilding of a model
and modern city worthy the best ex-
1ectations and the great opportunts
les in view TO those willing to coop
crate for a greater Honolulu, invib
ng all citizens of whatever political
belief to join in the work set forth
above.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-09-19
CONVENTION NOTES

Col. Sam Parker, who as county
committee chairman called the conven-
ton to order, made what is said to be
the shortest speech ever delivered at
q convention in Hawaii. He said:
Gentleman, it is my duty as chairman
of the county committee to take the
necessary steps to see that the con-
ventfon is organized. When that Is
done, my duty ceases.
Wise was sort of informal coach
for Col. Parker, Every time the colonel
paused. Wise told him the next order
of business.
Col. Parker squelched A. S. Kaleio.
pU. delegate from the fifth district
who demanded that the temporary
chairman be named before the temper
airy roIl-call was read. I'm the. hos;
here" said the colonel. waving hi
hand ,blandly, and we want to &c
through. Call the roll, NJ. Secretary
and John Wise called the temporary
roll. .... .-......