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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-09-26
CHAPTER XIII.
A New Combination,

My first thought was that this must
prove trap, and l drew hastily back
behind the curtain, believing myself
justified in an effort at escape. Surely,
under such conditions, my word of
parole to Peter had no binding force.
Yet l waited long enough to glance
forth again. The advancing body was
less than a hundred strong, Queens
Rangers and Hessians, from their uni
forms, struggling along on foot, limp
ing, dusty and without arms. These
must be the remnant of Delavan's
command, released by their guard Of
partisans, and now YEARLY seeking
refuge. But why were they coming
here? Surely this was not the Phila-
delphia road?
They turned in upon the open lawn
in front of the door, and could plain
ly distinguish the faces. There could
no longer be any doubt but what these
were the men we had fought and de-
feated the evening before. Grant, with
the two Hessian officers, was in adj
vance, and the former strobe directly
toward the house, while the majority
of his following flung themselves at
full length on the ground, as though
utterly exhausted. Some strange fas-
cination held me motionless, watching
the man climb the front steps. The
iron knocker rang loudly twice before
there came any response from with
in. Then I could hear voices, but the
words reaching me were detached, and
without definite meaning. Finally the
door closed, and the two men passed
along the hall, beyond the room in
which I waited. Then Peters voice
said solemnly, as if announcing a dis
tinguished guest:
Captain Alfred Grant,"
There was an exclamation Of sur
prise, q quick exchange of sentences
incistinguishable, although was sure
of Grants peculiar accent, and the
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continued its use until Twas made well.
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Kearneysville, w. Var feel it my
duty to write and say what Lydia z.
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done for me. / suffered from female
weakness and at times felt so miserable
could hardly endure being on my feet.
CATER taking Lydia E. Pinkham'e
Vegetable Compound and following your
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Words fail to express my thankfulness-
/ recommend your medicine to all my
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The above are only two of the thou
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stantly being received by the Pinkham
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III You want special advice write to
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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-09-26
A CHECK TO
RHEUMATISM
Dr.. Williams Pink Pills Build Up
the Blood and Overcome
the Rheumatic Poisons.

Rheumatism defes any treatment
that does not build up and purify
the blood, The poisOns of rheumatism
are in the blood and it is only through
the blood that the disease can be fought
successfully.
Unless the blood is weak and impure,
rheumatism cannot get foothold.
When it does the thin and impure
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Pale People for indigestion and rheu-
matism from which l suffered for over
six years. As these attacks came on
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when had been husking corn or work.
ing hard. The pains were so severe
that | could hardly sleep at night. l
used liniments of many kinds, but they
didn't do moro than drive the pain to
some other part of the body and I did
not get any relief from the doS.or'a
medicine.
''When 1 read about DIR. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People in our weekly
paper l made up my mind to try a
medicine that had actually cured some
one else. A few boxes cured me and
think so much of the pills that l keep
them in the house to use as tonic. My
wife finds them strengthening and we
think the pills are the best medicine for
the blood"
DIR. Williams Pink Pills for Pale
People are the blood's greatest aid in
overcoming rheumatism, headaches,
an@mia, chlorosis, and after-etects OF
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A valuable booklet, Diseases OK tae
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DIR. Williams Pink Pills are sold by
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on receipt of price, so cents per box;
six boxes, $3.50, by the DR.. Williams
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CHAPTER xII.-continued.

He had turned the tables most neat
~, and / glanced down over my rough
garments, awakening suddenly TO the
knowledge that / was also In mas
querade. To be sure l had one ad'
vantage-I knew these men had been
part Of Delavan's foragers, and hence
at heart must be loyalists.
"That is not a question | intend an
swering to every ruffian who stops me
on the highway" / returned shortly.
81 wish to know what this outrage
means? I will know, you wooden-heao-
ed image / was about my business
when the four of you attacked me. l
wasn't the man you were after at all,
and yet 1 am held prisoner, shut up
here behind iron bars. What is this
place, anyhow"
1T is called 'Elmhurst,' sir.
''EImhurst? A country estate"
Eyes, sir, one of the old plantations. ="
ITS a name | never heard. Where
is that precious lieutenant?"
81 presume he is in bed, sir" and
Peter rose quietly to hts feet, and be-
gan replacing the dishes on his tray.
Apparently there was not a nervous
throb to his pulse and he remained
blissfully Indifferent to my presence.
/ stared helplessly at him, even words
failing me.
"You refuse to inform me as TO the
truth of this AFFAIR."" l faltered at last,
as he lifted his burden on one arm.
He turned a stolid face my way.
ct would seem so, sir. 1 have to
thank you for a most delightful eve
ming, sir. Your conversation has been
both instructive and entertaining.
However, sir, the hour is now late,
and I should advise your retiring"
He bowed solemnly, backing toward
the door, and l sprang to my feet,
overtaken by a sudden determination
to make a break for freedom. There
was a slight glitter in Peters gray
eyes, as he raped sharply with his
heel on the door.
Il hardly think that would be advis-
able, sir" he warned softly. "Ths man
outside is armed, and In the excite
ment might hurt you"
There was q click of the lock, and
the heavy door swung open. / stood
motionless, tempted to spring, yet not
daring the venture. Peter backed
majestically out, and 1 caught a
glimpse of the graybeard, and the
black outline of pistol. Then the
door closed, leaving me alone. The
little scrap of candle left sputtered
feebly, and, after walking across the
floor half-dozen times, striving to
gain control of my temper. blew it
out, and crawled into the bunk. There
was nothing l could do, but wait for
morning; not sound reached me
from without, and, before l realized
the possibility, was fast asleep.
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NZJIsaNOI7S By HENRY IHIEW

Eric all right, and that is about half
the reason why / led my men back
here-I wanted to find out ii he was
hiding about the old place. Is it true
you haven't seen him?"
Quite true; indeed had no reason
to suppose him in the Jerseys at this
time"
Grant remained silent, probably not
wholly convinced that he was being
told the truth. and yet not venturing
to state openly his suspicious. How
ever the other said no more and final
ly the Ranger felt compelled to an
swer.
"Of course" he explained rather
lamely, Il couldn't altogether blame
you for concealing the boy if he had
shown up here, but you will realize
that as Kings officer | have a seri-
Gus duty to perform"
"You would apprehend Eric? Would
betray him into British hands? Is
that your meaning, Captain Grant,"
What else could I do? Don't be
unreasonable! Boy as he is, no one in
all that crew of ragamuffins has done
us greater harm. Again and again he
has learned our secrets and brought
Washington information of our plans.
How he does it is the mystery of this
department-Howe has personally Of
fered thousand pounds for his arrest.
Surely you know that. Last night
thought we had him in our power, but
the very devil seems to protect him
from capture, even when luck brings
him fairly within our grip"
"And so you came here to search for
him?" | could feel the bitter scorn
in the voice. "In his fathers home!"
II certainly did," angrily. II shall
search the house from cellar to garnet
before / leave.'
But you are on parole"
Damn the parole. What do I care
for pledge given to band of plum
dering outlaws? And what do I care
for Eric? He chose for himself, and
has no right to expect any mercy from
me, and by all the gods, he'll receive
none. half believe that attack last
night was his planning, and that now
you have him hidden away here"
"And you propose searching the
rooms?"
'I do If you had been a little more
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-09-26
King of Sardinia's Tactful Manner OF
conceaIing Kindness Done to
Impoverished Follower.

The King of Sardinia, Charles Al
bert, was very kind and obliging to
the French royalists who were at
Turin. The Duke of r, with whom
he was connected, had an employment
about the court-he had been severely
wounded, and lost a leg in the affair
Of the Three Days. The king heard
that the duke was anxious to visit the
king and royal family at Prague, but
that his finances were not favorable to
so long a journey. His majesty. there
fore, thought of an expedient which
would enable the duke to crafty his
loyalty, without his feelings being
wounded.
Duke" he said, would you do me
the favor to choose some horses for
me in Bohemia; and as your best way
will be through Prague, of course, you
will pay respects to the royal family
there"
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Nsten to another word; you have
sg0ken frankly enough, and 1 under
stand the situation. Perhaps it is only
anger, but it gives me the excuse I
have been seeking after long while
in vain. Whatever claim you may
have had upon my regard in the past
is over with, forever over with, Cap
tain Grant"
3'But-but, surely"
Il mean precisely that. You can
cover your despicable actions with the
gloss of military duty, but I know you
now as a revengeful liar. Treat this
house as you please. refuse to have
any more dealings or words with you.
I'll provision you and your men, as
would any others suffering from hun
ger, but that ends ALL
1 closed the crack of the door as he
came forth into the hall, having no
desire to be caught listening. My own
position was more unpleasant and haz-
ardous than ever. Whatever reason
the lieutenant might have for holding
me prisoner l was convinced he pos
sessed no knowledge as to my real
identity. The probability was that aft
er an interview / would be released.
But Grant would recognize me in
stantly, and he proposed searching the
house, room by room, seeking this
man Eric. must make my escape first.
Yet how could this be accomplished?
heard Peter pass along the hall, and
solemnly announce the serving of
breakfast. He and Grant exchanged
few sentences, and then the latter
strobe to the front door. where he
gave orders to the men. / watched
the German officers come up the steps,
while the majority of the others form
ing into irregular line, marched around
the corner of the house. A small squad
remained, however. on guard, facing
the front entrance.
fr0 Din CONrrrTNrTTIrD
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-09-26

Bays Wallace's Farmer. Here the re.
gemblance ends, for horse nettle is a
biennial which spreads by strong I'M
foreground rootstocks, while buffalo
burr is an annual that spreads only
by seed.
Horse nettle is one of our very
worst weeds, especially ii the south
ern half of our territory. To kill horse
hettle, methods must be adopted as
Tor Canada thistle ard quack grass,
which will smother cut the pest. If
the leaves are not kept continually
sut off as fast as they appear above
ground the plant will continually
spread by it's running rootstocks. We
bre sorry to report that this weed
seems to have been spreading rapidly
IN Iowa and adjoining states this sea.
Jon.
Buffalo burr in a western prairie
weed which will not cause serious
trouble where clean cultivation is
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-09-26
SYNOPSIS.

Major Lawrence, son. of Judge Law
rence Of Virginia, who's wife was Lee
r. sent on a perilous mission by Cen.
Washington, just after the winter. at val
ley Forge. Disguised in a British uni
form Lawrence arrives within the enemy
lines The Major attends a great fete
and saves the Lady of the Blendedi
Rose" from mob. He later meets the glri
at a brilliant ball. Trouble is starred
over waltz, and Lawrence Is urged py
his partner, Mistress Mortimer CThe Lazy
of the Blended Rose), to make his escape.
Lawrence is detected as a spy by Captain
Grant of the British Army, who agree; agrees
to a duel. The duel is stopped by GRANT
friends and the spy makes a dash LOT
liberty, swimming a river following mar
row escape. The Major arrives at inc
shop Of blacksmith, who is friendly. ana
knows the Lady of the Blended Rose.
Captain Grant and rangers search ,i nTa sK-
smith shop in vain for the spy. Law Law
renee joins the minute men. Grant anu
his train are captured by the minute men:
Lawrence is made prisoner by an Inolan
and two white men. who lock him IN
strOnR cell
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birds and Berries.

There are various ways of protect
ing berries from birds. On small
matches fish net or any coarse netting
IS a good protection. Mosquito net
fling is not so desirable, as the fruit
often does not mature so well under
its close mesh. A favorite method in
England is to stretch black thread
back and forth above the berries. It
is said that the birds are afraid OF
this.-Farm Journal
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II Hardly Think, Sir, That Would Be
Advisable. The Man Outside Is
Armed and Might Hurt YOU"


I must have slept long and soundly,
for when I finally awoke a CLEAN of
sun lay the full length of the room,
and food was upon the table. Some
one-Peter, no doubt-had entered
and departed without arousing me.
Sleep had left me in pleasanter
frame of mind, and ate heartily,
wondering vaguely what the day would
disclose. l determined one thing, that
when Peter returned for the dishes, /
would back him into corner and
choke at least a portion of the truth
out of his unwilling throat. / had
hardly reached this decision when the
door opened, and he stood there gag
ing at me with sphinx-like stupidity.
I arose to my feet, gripping the back
of a chair, but the utter vacancy in
that face seemed to numb action.
There was no positive expression, no
dim glimmer of interest in his fea-
lures; the shining bald head alone
gave him a grotesque appearance, re-
straining me from violence. / could
as easily have warred with a baby.
81 trust, sir. you slept WELL" he said
soothingly, and that the service is
satisfactory"
1 choked back my indignation, the
quiet Difference of his manner causing
mo to feel like a brute.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-09-26
erasped His Opportunity.

A Baltimore clubman telsl of two
convicts who met for moment alone
in a corridorsa and took advantage OF
the fact for hurried interview. Said
one, "How long are you in for?"
For life,' responded the other.
"And how long are you in for?"
Twelve years." responded the 9th,
er.
Then" said the "lifer," cautiously
extracting letter from it's hiding
place, as he glanced fearfully around
take this and mail 1t for me when
you get out"
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genial I might have exhibited greater
courtesy. But l haven't any use for
Eric, and never had. Now you know
the truth"
Every well, sir" and the incensed
lieutenant pushed back his chair.
"Then we clearly understand each 9th
err at last. am sincerely glad of it.
From now on l shall never again be
guilty of mistaking you for friend or
a gentleman. No, l have no wish to
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Harvesting and Handling Onions.

Harvest the onions by pulling them
and allowing them to remain on the
ground until well cured. The tops are
twisted off, and the onions removed
to a barn or shed floor that has a
good circulation of air. For winter
storage they are hest kept in shallow
boxes piled one above the other in
such a way as to allow free circula-
ton of air among them.
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order to trap the flies, etc., on which 1t
feeds, hides on leaf and spins a
web of neutral color, making an IL
fusion so perfect that the prey not
only does not fly, but seems attracted
by the peculiar termination of the
web on the edge of the leaf. This is
perfect knot in appearance and gives
to the trap the general shape Of a
miniature palm-leaf fan with indented
handl Weekly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-09-26
When Flirtino Has No Charm.

An aviation meet was given recent
ly at Hot Springs, Ark, to the great
amazement of the native negro popu-
lation. Two little very black maideps
were discussing the doings of the
marvellous bird men," and one of
them said boastfully:
"Ah wuz offered SO to go up in one
o. them flynn machines"
"Ten dollars!" exclaimed the 9th.
er. Nah goodness, chile, that's
powerful lot o. money. Why'n you all
do it,"
"Well, All shore1y needs tn money"
was the reply, but All amt goin' to
fiirt with no undertaken fer no $1O."
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-09-26
TWO or VERY WORST WEEDS
Horse Nettle and Buffalo Burr, Former
Biennial and Latter Annual,
Cause Much DAMAGE.

Many samples of horse nettle and
buffalo burr have come to our office
this summer. These two striking
weeds are closely related, both being
degenerate cousins of the potato. Both
bear yellow flowers shaped like potato
or tomato flowers, and both are spiny,
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(TO BE CONTINUED
The Spider Cheat.

Many species Of spiders are interest
ing on account of their physical con.
struction or their habits, but the most
curious specimens are probably to be
found in the woods Of Sumatra; and
these naturalists call, not without rea.
son, spider cheats" This insect, in
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-09-26
SUFFERED
EVERYTHING
For Fourteen Years. Restored
To Health by Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound.
Elgin, III. -"After fourteen years of
suffering everything from female COM

plants, l am at last
restored to health.
81 employed the
best doc tors and
even went Co the
hospital for treat
ment and was told
there was no help for
me. But while TAX
ing Lydia e. Pink
hams We G e ia BILE
Compound / began
to improve and I
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Reversed.

Willis-Then he was really an hon
est congressman?
Gillis-He was franknoss itself
When he retired he said he felt as II
the country had served him Iona
enough.-Puck.
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practiced. All that III necessary to
prevent its spreading is to cut 1t off
below the surface of the ground be-
fore 1t goes to seed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-09-26

The noblest service comae from
nameless hands, and the best servant
does his work unseen-O. w. Holmes,
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Worthy of Great Monarch

AS the journey was on the kings
service, the duke could feel no reluct-
ance about having his expenses paid.
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CURES ITCHING SKIN DISEASES.
Coles CarboIisalve stops itching and makes
the skin smooth. All druggists. % and Soc. Adv
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some Good In puIl TImes.

Great lessons OF thrift may be
evolved from a period of industrial
observation-disclosures
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-08-06
PROMINENT CHARACTER DEAD.
Col. O'DeI Succumbs to Paralytic
Stroke at Sulphur.

Col. O'Dell of New York died yes
terday at Sulphur in this state. Col.
ODell has been one of the most
prominent men in this country for
a long time. He was a nephew of
Benjamin O'Dell, at one time gov
ernor of the state of New York,
and was, for over thirty years, pri-
vate secretary to Andrew Carnegie,
the steel king of America.
Col O'Dell, who was past seventy
years of age at the time of his
death, came to Sulphur some months
ago seeking health for his aged wife.
A few days ago he suffered a par
alytic stroke and now he lies a
corpse beside her whose failing
health occasioned his coming to Ok
lahoma.
1t is not known whether the re-
mains will be inferred in this state
or not, but it is presumed that they
will be taken to New York state for
burial.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-08-06
RAIN, CROPS, ELECTION.
The One Comes Down, the other
Grows and the Latter Frets.

The rain today may change most
materially the outlook, and the re-
turns of the election today. Several
of the candidates claim their great
est strength in the rural districts,
while others have their heaviest
following in the towns and the city.
The people of Carter county, candi-
date and voter, merchant and farmer,
have been putting in a great part OF
their time for the past three weeks
praying for rain. Democrat, republi-
can and socialist have been for the
past month, gazing alternately upon
scorching fields and cloudless skies,
shaking their heads and hoping that
the drouth might be broken. 1t
has been. With the rain the most
bountiful crop return that this sec
ton has seen for years is assured.
With this rain as means of sal
walton, this section now becomes d
veritable land flowing with milk
and honey" In place of being COM
PEELED to send out of the state, or
into more favored sections of the
state, this year for feed for man
and beast, southern Oklahoma will
have something of everything to sell.
The lean pocketbook will give way
to the fat bank roll and the price OF
farm lands will advance in step with
their productiveness.
But the CANDIDATE. AS pre-
viously stated, the steady downpour
of rain this morning may put an
entirely different face upon the re-
turns for many of those who are will
ing and anxious to become seryasts
of the people.
Then men who feel that their
greatest strength lies in the cities
and towns of the county are busy
shaking hands with themselves and
praying deep down in their hearts,
that the farmer will have plenty of
business to keep him under his home
roof the balance of the day. But he
who has been successfully shaking
the hand that Yields the hoe he
who has become the favorite of the
man who follows tho plOw ha who
is busy, even now, in a heartfelt
argument with Diety trying to con-
vince Him that the people at large
and of Carter county in particular
have had a sufficiency of descending
moisture to hold them for While
at least