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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-09
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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-09
BY ESTHER GRIFFIN WHITE.

Should or should not the public
school buildings be wired for cleo
tricity
Oh, they are, says some one.
Well, SO some of them are.
But others are not.
That is, not adequately or thorough
out.
1t begins to get dark nowadays
shortly after three. By four o'clock the
light in school-rooms is dim.
By five it's dark outside.
And black in.
This city has a system of medical
inspection of schools which includes
the examination of the eyes of all
school children.
1t has been found that the eyes of
the students in Garfield school are less
defective than in the other grades.
The examiners attribute this to the
fact that the Garfield school building
is artifcially lighted throughout
When it gets too dark for study, the
lights are turned on.
This certainly should be the case
all over town.
What's the use of paying physicians
to examine the eyes Of the school
children when the latter are constant
ly being ruined by system which
compels them to study in dim and
dark rooms.
Oh, you exaggerate, says someone.
However, by actual observation,
children in one of the schools have
been kept in after hours, for some
slight misdemeanor, and made to write
our little sentences as a sort of pun
ishment
This between four and five this time
of year when it is too dark in any
room in a private or public building to
either read or write.
And yet these children are kept at
it by their Jealous teachers and in
rooms which this city, presumably, re-
CARDS itself as too poor to fit out with
an adequate artificial lighting system
The town borrows from Peter to pay
Paul
They ruin the school children's eyes
and then pay two doctors to tell them
about it.
The beautiful economy of this is at
once manifest.
There is nothing that hurts the eyes
worse or more surely points the way
to the optician and the oculist than
this sort of strain.
There are all sorts of children wear
ing spectacles who should be without
them
That is, without them if proper care
were exercised by the parents and the
state.
Spectacles are disfguring.
The sight of little boy or girl ma
rooned behind great goggles is a mel
ancholy one.
They are hideous. if, perhaps frequ
emily enough necessary.
And it is to be regretted that they
must be worn.
According to the wisacres a lot OF
spectacle donning on the part OF
small children could be done away
with if the school room strain were re
moved.
To just what degree this is true it is
not possible to say here But that it is
contrlbutory no one can deny.
Why doesn't the city wire all of its
school buildings throughout and have
some sort of rule governing the use OF
the lights? With the understanding
that at once any child in any room
was observed to be straining it's sigh
in study or recitation, the lights
| should at once be turned on.
! Children should not, if it can be
avoided, be handicapped with specta
cles.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-09
But it is not perfect.

But it is not perfect.
And should not be stuck to through
every kind of air from the near-fresh
to the undoubtedly foul.
Common-sense needs to be exercised
in schools as we'll as in civic affairs
and the courts.
That is Mr.. Theodore Roosevelt s
slogan, even though derided by the
self-made elect.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-09

Township Trustee Howarth from III.
E Barnard. state chemist. Trustee Ho-
warth sent a sample of the water TO
the state laboratory at the request of
the teachers of the school. Drinking
water at district schools IL and Is has
also been tested and found to be good
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-09
DRINKING WATER
DECLARED GOOD

That the water used for drinking
purposes at district school No. Is,
near Elliott's Mills. is good was the
substance of a report received by
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-09

II you are trouolsd Win SICK neacacne. GU,
. ipation. Indigestion. offensive breath or am
I.sease arising from stomach trouble. get 50
Or 81 bottle of DIR. CaldwelIs Syrup Pepsin
4 positively xu iranssed to cure Soi:-
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-07-18

charged us, the artillery Ire shatter-
ing the wall into fragments. Twice
we came to bayonets and dubbed
guns, battling hand to hand, and
Wayne was fc reed so far back upon
the left, that we were driven into the
edge of the wood for protection. But
there we held, out front blaze Of
fire. 1t seemed to me the horror Of
that struggle would never end. Such
heat, such thirst, the black powder
smoke in our nostrils, the dead under
foot, the cries of the wounded, the
incessant roar of the guns. Again and
again 1t was hand to hand; could
scarcely tell who faced us, so fierce
the melee, so suffocating the smoke;
caught glimpses of British Grena-
.!diers, Of Hessians, Of Queens Rangers.
Once thought heard Grants nasal
voice amid the internal uproar. Stew
art and Ramsey came to our sup
port; Oswald got his guns upon an
eminence, opening deadly fire; Liv-
ingston's regiment charged, and, with
cheer, we leaped forward also, mad
with the battle fever, and flung them
back, back down that deadly Slope.
1t was not in flesh and blood to stand;
we cut the center like wedge, and
drove them pell-mell to where Lee
had been in the morning. Here they
| rallied, fanked by thick woods and
morasses. Too exhausted to follow,
our men sank breathless to the
ground.
1t was already sunset, and our work
done The artillery still already, and
I could see long lines of troops
Poors and the Carolina brigade-mov-
\ ing to the right Night came on,
however, without more fighting, and,
as soon as we had recovered suffi-
GENTLY, we devoted ourselves to the
care Of the wounded.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-07-18

goons. Wayne has been ordered for
ward, and then back, until he Is too
mad to swear and am but little bet
ter. BY the Eternal! you should have
heard Lafayette. when he begged per-
mission to send us In. Sir said Lee,
you do not know British soldiers; we
cannot stand against them; we shall
certainly be driven back at first, and
must be cautious Returned the
Frenchman: 1T may be so, general;
but British soldiers have been beaten,
and may be again; ut any rate / am
disposed to make the trial."
"'Tis not like General Lee" l
broke in. HE has ever been reck-
less fighter. Has the man lost his
witsT
Maxwell leaned over. so his words
should not carry beyond my ear.
"'Tis envy Of Washington, to my
mind" he said soberlyS '''He has OPP
posed every plan in coupcil, imagin-
ing, no doubt, a failure of campaign
may make him the commanderln-chief.
comes a courier now"
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-07-18
named M6rtimerY1>

81 have no'recollection Of ever hav-
ing met the man, sir l have written
him orders, however; he is scout at.
taehed to General Lees headquar-
ters."
"Yes; l recall the name. He is the
one who brought us our first definite
information this morning of Clintons
position. l remember now, you were
not with me when he rode up
young, slender lad, with the face Of
a girl. l could but notice his eyes;
they were as soft and blue as violets!
Well. an hour ago he came here for
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-07-18
CHAPTER XVII.
The Escort.

The figure Of the man approaching
was hardly distinguishes, as he ap-
peared to be leaning well forward over
the saddle pommel, yet my eyes
caught the glimmer of star along O.
pistol barrel, and drew up cautious
ly, loosening my own weapon.
who comes?" he questioned short
ly, the low voice vibrant. Speak
quick!"
"An officer with dispatches" an
swered promptly, "riding to Phlladel-
phia-and your"
I'VE are taking a wounded man
home,' was the, reply, the speaker rid
ing forward. Are you Continental?"
Yes. Major Lawrence, of Max
wells Brigade"
"Oh!" the exclamation was half
smothered, the rider drawing up his
horse quickly. / could distinguish the
outline Of his form now, the straight.
slender figure Of boy, wearing the
tight jacket of a dragon, the face
shadowed by broad hat brim.
Unless | mistake" ventuied cor
daily, you must be Eric Mortimer"
why do you suppose that?"
Because while at General Washing
toms headquarters he mentioned that
you had asked permission to taKe your
father-Colonel Mortimer, of the
Queens Rangers-to his home at ELM
hurst. You left, as l understand, an
hour or two ahead Of us. Am | right?'
Yes, sir; this is Colonel Mortimer's
party"
Then we will pass on without de-
tanning you longer, as we ride in
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-07-18
oou!d See outlines against f6eI Esk5yl.?'

I could see outlines against the sky.:'
How large a party? They form
merely a Jumping shadow to my eyes"
"Not more than three or four, sir,
with covered rig of some kind.
They're halted, now; heard us coming,
l reckon" -
\ could perceive the little group,
but merely as black smudge. Then
mounted figure seemed to detach it.
self from the darkness, and advance
toward us.
Halt your men, sergeant" said
quietly. "I'll ride forward and, learn
what the fellow wants"
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-07-18

haste. ! met your father once; may
/ ask wv his wound is serious?"
Serious. yes. but not mortal; he
was shot in the right side when Monk
ton fell. His horse was hit at the
same time, and the animals death
struggles nearly killed his rider. The
surgeon says he may be lame for
life"
| reached out my hand, and with
Just an instant's hesitation, he return
ed tho clasp warmly.
MY father is suffering too much for
me 10 ask that you speak to him,
Major Lawrence" he said little stiff
ly. Perhaps later, at Elmhurst-Z"
Il understand perfectly" interrupt
ed. Il am very glad to have met you.
We shall ride within short distance
Of Elmhurst. Shall leave word there
that you are coming?"
"oh, no." quickly, his horse taking
a step backward, Though to sud.
den tug OF the rein. chat would be
useless, as there is no ore there" =
Indeed! l thought possibly your
sister,"
The lad shook his head, glancing to
ward the carriage. The slight motion
made me think again Of the wounded
man we were OBTAINING, and remind.
Ing me as well of my own duty.
Then goodnight, sir. Sergeant. we
will trot on"
The lad touched my sleeve, even as
| pricked my horse with the spur, and
| drew the rein taut in surprise.
What Is III"
Gould you send your men forward
and ride with me n moment? You
could catch up with them easily with.
In a mile or two. IL have a word
| wish to say to you-alone.
The voice was low, tremulous: the
request one ]. saw no reason to re-
fuse.
why, certainly. Sergeant, take
your men down the road at an easy
trot. / will join you presently"
They went by us like shadows. leay.
ing cloud Of dust behind. The boy
spoke a brief word to those in charge
OF the carriage and II also began 10
move slowly forward.
I'VE Will go ahead" he said, suiting
the action to the word. "What wish
to say will not take long"
Within minute, riding side by side
our horses walking rapidly, we were
out OF sight Of the Jumping shadow OF
the ambulance. / glanced aside curl.
ously at my companion, noting the
outlines Of his slender, erect figure
wondering vaguely what his message
could be. Had Claire spoken to him
OF mel Was he going to tell me about
his sisterY We must have ridden a
quarter of mile before he broke the
silence.
Major Lawrence" he began, and /
noticed the face was not turned To-
ward me- Il am sure you are not de
cnivod, although you act the part
we'll"
u hardly understand"
Oh but am sure you do. II
could not permit you to go away dc
spisingme."
But my boy, this is a mystery
do you mean to insist you do mo-
know-have not recognized me?"
"l-what can you mean?"
Merely that am Claire Mortimer
and lifting the hat, the young ON
Ger was revealed in the dim light az
my lady. s"surely ycu l.nev.'"
] Continued next wtek.)
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-07-18
Coal Tract for Sale.

We have a 600 acre tract Of
coal land in Breathitt county,
situated on the 0. G X. Il. r.,
that we-will sell at a very low
figure, if taken soon. We viii
sell in fee for less than the usua
mineral right price. See US anG
get this bargain.
CoTTLE & HovERMALE.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-07-18

"Then will complete the letter. Be
aaatad panflamann

"Then will complete tue letter. Be
seated, gentlemen"
He wrote for several minutes stead
lily, once pausing to consult a map.
signed the paper, and enclosed 1t in
another sheet, across which he
scratched line of address.
"You will deliver this to General
Arnold in person, major: do not spare
horse-hesh. You were in the action
today?"
with Maxwell's brigade"
THAT was hard fight along the
stone wall; you came out unhurt?"
"a slight bayonet wound, sir; moth
ing to incapacitate me from duty"
"Very we'll; take ten dragons as
escort. Hamilton will write you an
order. / have told Arnold our victory
is practically complete. Clinton may
slip away in the night, for he is a
willy old fox, but he has lost his pow
er to injure us in the Jerseys. hope
to bottle him up before morning, so
that any retreat Will be impossible.
but even IL he succeeds in getting his
army to the transports at Sandy
Hook, he has lost prestige, and the
victory is ours. Goodbye, major, and
the Lord guard you on your Journey"
Ten minutes later, mounted on a
rangy sorrel, my dragon escort trot'
ting behind. rode south on the
Plainsboro road, as swiftly as Its ter.
rible condition would warrant.
The evidences of war, the wreck.
age of battle, were everywhere. Sew
eral times we were compelled to leap
the stone walls to permit the passage
Of marching troops being hurried tt
some new position; several batteries
passed us, rumbling grimly through
the night, and a squadron Of horee
galloped by, the troopers greeting us
with shouts of inquiry.
We took to the fields. but, as there
seemed no end to the procession,
turned my horses head eastward, con
fident we were already beyond the
British rear-guard, and struck out
across country for another north and
south road. We advanced now at a
swift trot, the sound OF our horses
hoofs on the soft turf almost the only
noise, and, within an hour, came again
to parallel fences. and well travelled
road.
This was the road running mile
or SO, to the west Of Elmhurst. II
led as straight as any, toward Phila
delphia. but whatever stragglers the
British army had left behind would
be found along here. However, they
would probably be scattered fugitives
unwilling to interfere with as strong
an armed party as this Of mine. II
was alone 1t would be safer to TURF
aside. Then, It was a strong tempta
ton to me to pass thus close to Elm
hurst. 1t would be after daylight
when we reached there; might ever
get glimpse across the apple orchard
of the great white house. Would Claire
be there? 1t seemed to me quite prob
able, as Eric was taking the wounded
colonel home for nursing. The girr'
face rose before me against the blacl
night, and my heart beat fast, Whel
came back, l would ride to Elm
hurst-surely she would be there then
The sergeant touched my arm.
Pardon me, sir, butthere are horse
men ahead"
Indeed? I was lost In thought
Conroy. Coming this yayY"
1 mo, sir, they seem to bq travelin.
south slowly. | noticed diem frs
as we turned the corner b'ek there
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-07-18

SaSement.
you were to obey my orders, sir,
and you know what they were. See!
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 menu"
"They are, SIR"
Hold this line at any cost, the re-
serves will 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
moment. evidently not knowing what
to say Then he asked quietly:
"Will you retain command on this
height, or, not, sir?'
ut is equal to me where I COM
mand."
"Then I expect you will take proper
means for checking the enemy"
II shall not be the first to leave the
ground; your orders shall be obeyed."
What followed was but a medley of
sight and sound. saw Washington
ride to the left; heard Lee give hur-
ried order, or two; then 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 hill, the British were
advancing 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 firel"
wait until they reach that fallen
tree!" | added Icy
Every man of us had gun, officers
all. Coatless as though we came from
the haying field, the perspiratior
streaming down our faces, we waited
The rife barrels glowed brown In the
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 Os
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 al
the fallen tree, beyond, when We
poured our volleys into their very
faces. We saw them waver as thai
storm Of lead struck; the center
seemed to give way, leaving behlnt
a ridge Of motlonless bodies; then 4
sursed forward again, led by wav
ing flag, urged on by gesticulating of
flcers.
"The cavalry! The cavalryl"
They were coming around the enc
OF the morass, charging full tilt upor
the right of our line. saw that enc
crumble up, and, a moment later
scarcely realizing what had occurred
we were racing backward, firing as W,
ran, and stumbling over dead bodies
| Maxwell rallied us beyond tn,
causeway, swearing manfully as h,
drove US into position behind a low
stone wall. Again and again the!
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-07-18
tifo0gh plans arraneed bv Che Lady
sees Grant attack Miss Mortimer.

sees Grant attack Miss Mortimer.
CHAPTER XxI-Grant is knocked Out
by Lawrence. who comes to Miss Morti-
mer's relief. and then makes his escape
CHAPTER XxII-Captain Grants base
villainy revealed. ..
CHAPTER xxiII-Lawrence returns I,
Valley Forge where he learns more
Grants perfidy. 80.
CHAPTER XXIv-washington force,
Clinton to battle and Lawrence gets a
trace of Eric Mortimer.
CHAPTER XXv-The battle of Mon
mouth.
lie drew up his horse with jerk.
"That you, Lawrence? Can't tell
anybody In this shirtsleeve brigade.
What's become of your horse?"
"Gave out yesterday, sir. Have
been on foot ever since. Is 1t going
to be flght?"
The grip Of his hand frightened on
the saddle pommel, his eyes following
the irregular line of exhausted men.
Eyes, when Washington gets up;
you need never doubt that. We'd be
at 1t now, but for Charles Lee. I'd
like well to know what has come over
that man of late-the old spirit seems
to have left him. Aye! It's Dickinson
and Morgan out yonder, wasting good
powder and ball on handful of ORA
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-07-18

Buy it now. Chamberlain's Collie
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
is almost certain to be needed be-
fore the summer is over. Buy it
now and be prepared for such an
emergency, For Sale by all drug
gists.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-07-18
oEFlcIAL plReaTcBY.

Circuit Court, On Fcu.th Monday in
June, and Third Monday in March
ana November.
j. g. Hannsh, Judge; John NJ.
Wauih Commonwealth Attorney; Il.
NJ Oakley Clerk; G. ". Phillips,
Trustee Of Jury Fund; S. II. Collier,
Master Commissioner; ] d. Lykins,
Deputy Master Commissioner.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-07-18
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

We are authorized to apnouuse
W. j, FIELDS,
CT Carter County, IS candidate for
the Nomination Tor Congross from the
Ninth District subject to the action OI
the Democratic party.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-07-18

County Court: On Second Monday in
each month.
Quarterly Court: On Tuesday after
Second MondaY1in each month.
Fiscal Court On Wednesday after
Fourth Monday in April and Octo-
Der.
l. c. FERGUSON,
Presiding Judge.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-07-18

West Liberty Police Court--Tirst
Wednesday in each month, II. p.
Womack, Judge.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-07-18
We are authorized to announce
G.. V. LYKINS.

of Grassy Creek, as candidate for
the Democratic nomination for the Of
flee Of County Judge Of Morgan
County.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-07-18
Maalstrate,s Court.


Z rs District-W. G. Short First Mon
day ia each month.
Second DistrictzS. S. Dennis, Tues
day after First Monday in each
month";
Third District-Tli w. Day, Wednes-
day after First Monday in each
month.
Fourth District Charles Prater Fri
day after First Monday in each
month.
Fifth Distriot--Frank Kennaird, We'd
nosday after Second Monday in each
month.
ing DAM shrdlu aocmfwyp pj up
sixth District-J. E. Lewis, Friday
after Second Monday in each month.
Seventh District-A. f. Blevins, Thurs
day after Second Monday in each
month.
Eighth District - Franklin Walter,
Thursday after First Monday in
each month.
County Officers.
JUDGE. G. Ferguson.
Attorney. P. Heney.
Sheriff.. b. Brown.
Treasurer-W. NJ Gardner.
Clerk II. Sebastian.
5upt. Schools-T n. Barker.
Jailor--H. G. Combs.
Assessor-Whitt Kemplin.
Coroner-C. f. Lykins.
Surveyor-M. 2. Turner.
Fish and Game Warden-W. G. Fugett.
Deputy G. Who NJ. Perry.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-07-18

The County Board Of Education for
Morgan county holds its regular meet
ing the Second Monday in each month.