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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-08-29

He drew fat leather case from a
pocket inside his shirt, extracting
therefrom folded paper. which he
opened, and extended to me across the
table. With glance / mastered the
few lines written thereon, recognizing
its gen1ineness.
Hamilton penned that" l said in
quick surprise, ''and it is signed by
Washington's own hand"
The deep-set eyes twinkled
Right. he said shortly, that bit
Of paper may save me from hangin'
some day. There are those who would
like well to see me swing IL they only
laid hands on me at the right time
and place. You know what the paper
is ?"
"a commission as Captain" and |
bent over it again. issued to Daniel
Farrell, giving him independent com.
mand of scouts-by heavens! are you
Bull Farrell?"
He was eating quietly, but found
time to answer
There are those who call me by
that nickname; others give me even a
worse handle. IT is my nature to
make enemies faster than friends. You
know me them"
II was with Maxwell at German
town." the remembrance of the scene
coming wildly to mind, when you
came up with your ragged fellows. You
have certainly taught them how to
fight"
There was no teaching necessary;
all the trouble / ever have is in hold
| ing them back" his face darkening.
Every man who rides with me knows
what war means here in the Jerseys;
| they have seen their homes in flames,
their women and children driven out
by Hessian hirelings. We fight for
life as well as liberty. and when we
strike we strike hard. But enough or
that. We have sufficient confidence in
each other by now to talk freely. What
did you discover in Philadelphia? No
more than / could tell you myself, I'll
warrant"
| told the story, while he listened
silently, his eyes alone expressing in
terest. AS / ended, he slowly lit his
pipe, and sat there smoking, apparent
ly thinking over what had said.
Have i learned anything of impor-
tance?" / asked finally.
For Washington. yes; but very lit
tie unknown to me. So you met Mis-
tress Claire, Ell? The little mink! IT
is month since heard of her"
(TO BE CONTINUED
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fered much, but was willing to suffer
more. The strength chiselled in that
upturned face, those deeply marked
features, revealed no common mental
equipment. Here was real man,
with convictions, one who would die
for an ideal; without doubt a radical,
ready to go to any extreme where con-
science blazed the way.
AS he finally paused. his head bowed
low, / stepped forward into the light,
confident of welcome, utterly forgetful
of the uniform / wore. AT the first
faint sound of my approach on the
floor he was upon his feet fronting
me. the shortness of his limbs yield
ing him a certain grotesque appear
ance, his deep-set eyes regarding me
suspiciously. Before ! could realize
the mans intent he sprang between
me and the outer door, his hand grip
ping an iron bar.
"A son of BAIL" came the roar from
his lips. How came ye here in that
uniform? Are you alone!
Alone, yes" and hurled the scar
let jacket into the dirt with a gesture
of disgust. 81 had even forgotten
wore it. Wait a moment. heard
your prayer, and know you must be
with us. 1 am Major Lawrence of the
Maryland Line"
He stared at me motlonless.
Then how come We here?"
81 was sent into Philadelphia by
Washington himself, but my identity
was discovered, and there was no way
to escape except across the Delaware.
l reached here during the night, and
crept into your shop to hide. The
sound of your voice awoke me from
sleep, and l knew from your words
that it was safe for me to come forth. "
You may know it, young man, but
l DON'T" he replied gr1f1y. We're a
bit suspicious of strangers here in the
Jerseys these days. The minions of
Satan encompass us about. What
have We to show to prove your story?"
shook my head, extending my
hands.
"Only my word OF honor. / had a
pass from Hamilton, but destroyed
that before entering the British lines.
If I tell the whole story, perhaps you
will understand its truth"
The expression of his face did not
change, yet / thought the deep-set
eyes were not altogether unkind.
You are hungry, no doubt?"
Being human, yes"
Then We'll eat and talk at the same
time. You're only one man, an I'm
not afraid of you, an if ye are Brit
Usher / wouldn't starve you to death
There's little enough, the good Lord
knows, but you're welcome to the halt
of it. Make yourself comfortable
there on the bench
He threw open cupboard in one
corner, and brought forth a variety OF
food, placing this upon a wide shelf
near at hand.
Help yourself" he began gravely
cit is rough camp fare, but doubtless
you are used to that. Do you know
me?"
/ scanned his face again intently
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-08-29
CHAPTER vi.
The One Hope.

The One Hope.
AS he stopped and faced about, ! as
Instantly halted.
Perhaps this spot may satisfy your
requirements" he said sarcastically.
'"Tis far enough away at least. and
the light is not so bad
ct will do" / replied, and threw my
scarlet jacket on the grass. Strip to
the white, sir, and then we can see
fairly well where to strike That's bet
ter. On guard"
He came at me fercely enough, con-
f1dent of his mastery of the weapon,
and, no doubt, expecting me to prove
an easy victim OF his skill. His first
onslaught, a trick thrust under my
guard, caused me 10 give back step
or two, and this small success yielded
him the over-confidence / always pre-
fer that an opponent have. / was
young, agile, cooI-headed, instructed
since early boyhood by my father, a
rather famous swordsman, in the mys-
teries of the game, yet preferred that
Grant should deem me a novice. With
this in mind, and in order that might
better study the mans style, / re-
manned strictly on defense, giving way
slightly before the confident play OF
his steel, content with barely turning
aside the cleaning point before it
pricked me. At first he mistook this
for weakness, sneering at my parties,
as he bore In with increasing reckless
ness.
"A club would be more In your line.
/ take it, Mr.. Lieutenant Fortesque,"
he commented sarcastically, but I'll
play with you a while for practice
ali! that was lucky turn of the wrist!
So you do know trick or two? Per-
haps you have a parry for that thrust
as well! All! an inch more and I'd
have pricked you-your defense is
not bad for a boyl BY all the gods,
tasted blood then-now I'll give you a
harder nut to crack!"
was fighting silently, with lips
closed, outstanding my breath, scarce
sy hearing his comments. Every
stroke, every thrust, gave me insight
of his school, and instinctively my
blade leaped forth to turn aside his
point. He was a swordsman, stronger
than I, and of longer reach, yet his
tricks were old, and he relied more on
strength than subtlety of fence. He
countered with skill. laughing and
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rhages which would last for weeks and
was not able to sit up in bed. suffered
a great deal with my back and was SO,
nervous could scarcely sleep at night,
and did not do any homework for three
years.
"Now l can do as much work as
any woman of my age in the county,
thanks to the benefit / have received
from Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. ! recommend your remedies
to all suffering women. Mrs. MARTHA
L. HOLLOWAY, Odd, Va.
No other medicine for woman's ills has
received such widespread and unquai-
fed endorsement. We know of no other
medicine which has such record of
success as has Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound. For more than 80
years it has been the standard remedy
for woman's ills.
If you have the slightest doubt
that Lydia E. PinIxham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound will help you, write
to Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co.
(cOnfidentiaD Lynn, Mass, for adj
vice. Your letter will be opened,
read and answered by o woman
and held i'm strict confidence.
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Had Gained a Hundred Feet Before
Those Behind Me Had Grasped the
Meaning Of My Unexpected Flight.
haunting me. until his jeers made me
fight grimly, with fresh determination
to end the affair.
by God! you have right pretty
thrust from the shoulder" he ex-
claimed. Been out before, take it,
But I'll show you something you never
learned. Odds, I'll call your boys
play!"
Better hold your breath, for you'll
need it now" / replied shortly. The
boys play is over with"
Step by step began sternly to force
the fighting, driving my point against
him SO relentlessly as to hush his
speech. Twice We circled, striking.
countering, lighting. our blades gilt
tering ominously in the starlight. our
breathing labored with the fierceness
Of the fighting. Both our swords tasted
blood, he slicing my forearm, / pierre
ing his shoulder, yet neither wound
sufficed to bring any cessation of eff
fort We were mad now with the fever
of it, and struggling to kill, painting
fiercely, our faces flushed, the perspir.
alton dripping from our bodies, our
swords darting swiftly back and
forth. He was my match, and more,
and, had we been permitted to go on
to the end, would have worn me down
by sheer strength. Suddenly, above
the clash of steel, came the sound of
xoices: our blades were struck I'D. and
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-08-29

The long-discussed Greater Berlin
"Zweck-Verband" County council is
the only ineligible translation avail
able) has formally come into being
with the election of Herr Steiniger,
city chamberlain Of Berlin. as "ver-
bandsdirektor." His functions will
be many and difficult. for the Yer
band" is league of the cities, towns.
villages and boroughs which comprise
Greater Berlin" and is intended to
create a metropolitan area of 200
square miles, with a gross population
of 4,25O, 900, over which there is to be
central administrative authority. Each
community sends delegates to the
league council, and it is this body
over which Herr Steiniger win pre-
side. Berlin in spirit of magnanim-
ity declined to accept the majority Of
delegates to which its vast popula-
ton entitled 1t, and it is content to be
voted down on occasion By hostile
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-08-29

across the water. At last heard them
get to their feet, and tramp about on
the fiat deck of the barge, the low
murmur of their voices reaching me,
although words were indistinguishable.
| could hope for no better time. Fill
ing my lungs with air, l sank below
the surface of the river, and then,
rising, struck boldly out into the full
sweep Of the current.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-08-29
Bones for Bricks.

One OF the most interesting sights
of Malta. and, at the same time,
rather a gruesome one, is the Chapel
OF Bones. Guides who show visitors
round the island never fail to point
this out. The whole of the sides.
arches, and about the altar are the
skulls and cross-bones of long-depart.
ed monks. In inches round the chapel
stand skeletons of monks in their
habits; on either side of the altar
stands a shelton. representing Father
Time, with scythe, Standing at the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-08-29
Business Victim.

Does you member dat dawg
used to have?" asked Mr.. Erastus Pink
ley.
YES" replied Uncle Raspberry. you
means dat mixed dog?"
He was kind o. mixed; he was
what I calls black-an' -tan-dale ter.
rier. Well, sub, dat dawg ain brought
me muffin but bad luck sold i'm to
a man fob two dollahs, an de two dol
labs he slipped me were counterfeit"
"Whut you gineter do?"
"Whut kin do? If | shows I'm any
way to prove de transaction wus I'm.
legal. he's gineter make me take de
dawg back"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-08-29

surprised by the question. yet recog-
nized no familiar features.
NO." / replied, with some hesita-
ton. "Have we ever met before?"
Not to my remembrance. and the
mans language and accent evidenced
education above his apparent station.
But have won some repute in this
part of the Jerseys, an thought my
name might be known to you. You
would recognize the signature Of
George Washington?
Il have seen it often
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n g w Testament,
With All Its Reve-
lation of God and
Christ and the Flu
ture Life, Is Utter
ly Unreliable.
Just think OF
what this means.
The revelation con.
tanned in fourteen
out of the twenty
seven books of the
N e W Testament
cannot then be
relied upon. Ro-
mans and Galatians
with their great
doctrines of Justi-
ficatinn by Faith;
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-08-29
SYNOPSIS.

Major Lawrence, son OF Judge Law
renee OF Virginia, whose wife was Lee,
Is sent on q Derilous mission by Gen.
Washington, just after the winter at Val
ley Forge. Disguised in a British uni
form Lawrence arrives within the enemys
lines. The Major attends great fete
and saves the Lady of the Blended
Rose" from mob. He later meets the girl
at a brilliant ball Trouble is started
over q. waltz, and Lawrence is urged by
his partner, Mistress Mortimer CThe Lady
pr the Blended Rose) to make his escape.
Lawrence is detected as spy by Captain
Grant Of the British Army. who agrees
10 q duel.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-08-29
snai,s a PLAQUE in ceylon.

The region about Bernwala, in Cey-
lon, was not long ago afflicted with a
veritable plague of snails. Though
these animals are extraordinarily pro-
life, they do not often appear in suffl-
GENTLY large numbers to make them
selves obnoxious.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-08-29
RemarkabIe FInancierinc.

Figures don't lie"
Don't they? Here's an item from
New York that says policeman there
saved $4,000 in month from his sal
airy of $4,000. Those figures must lie,
for they won't stand"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-08-29
No Concern.

"Mr. Mips must be singularly pure
and upright man"
'sWhy do you think he is unusually
SOL"
well-defned reports that Burns de-
tective had been operating secretly
in the neighborhood he frequents, and
he said it was nothing to him"
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New Office

combination of lesser boroughs. rhe
''Verband" will not interfere in any
respect with the individual Liberties
and prerogatiyes of its constituent
members.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-08-29
CRITICAL Time
OF WOMAN'S life
From 10 to SO Years of Age.
How 1t May Be Passed
I'm Safety.
Odd, Val am enjoying better
health than / have for 20 years, and

DSueV6 4 can HAIely
say now that l am q
well woman. ] was
reared on q farm and
had all kindsof heavy
work to do which
caused the troubles
that came on me la
ter. For five years
during the Change of
Life / was not able
to lift a pail of wa
ter. / had hemor-
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Inporfanf to NNothers
Patriotism.

Patriotism.
Marks-So your Italian barber re
fused to shave you. Why was that?
Parks-I told him I'd just mad
Turkish bath.
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Denial Of
Christ sResurrection
and Its Results
By Rev. William Evans, D. D.
Disec,o, Bible Course Of Moody Bible Institute
Chicago

TEXT Cor 15:14-1s, 1892: And If
Christ be not risen then is our preaching
vain. and your faith is also vain. Yea,
and we are found false witnesses OF God;
because we have testified of God that he
raised up Christ; whom he raised not up,
If so be that the dead rise not. For If the
dead rise not, then is not Christ raised;
and If Christ be not raised, your faith Is
vain; we are yet IN your sinse--1 Cor.
15i14-1S. 29-S2.
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VI. If the Apostle is indeed a
False Witness, the Greater Part of the
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rear of the chapel. one cannot but adj
mire and wonder at the regular man.
ner in which the skulls and bones are
| placed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-08-29
Won Gam CIlRR CArAl

you CAN CURE CATARRH
BY using Coles Carbolisalve. 1t is a most
effective remedy. All druggists. 25 and Soc.
Some people spend their lives in try
ing to acquire money to spend.
The Press., 1912-01-10
HOW THE BOY SCOUT MOVE MENT SPREADS.

Continued growth of the Scout movement throughout the country was shown by the increase in a number of local councils and Scout commissioners who have supervision of the Scout activities in various cities and towne. The local council acts in sort of ad- visory capacity, while the Scout com- missioner is the chief executive fer the Scout movement in that locality. On July 31 there were 89 Scout com- missioners in different cities or coun- ties throughout the country. On Mo- vember 10 there were 136 Scout com- missioners, making a gain of AZ in three months. On July 31 there were 192 councils, whel eas on Novem. Der 10 there were 253, making Q gain of 61. The local councils are oom- posed of from 20 to 30 men represent ing the different professions and busi- neesss and the different religions, so that the gain of 61 oounc Is indicate first, that there has been a great growth in the mum bers of Boy Scouts secondly, shat the interest in the adults of the different communities has increased, and thirdly, that the Scout movement is regarded as an in- stitution of great value for the proper development of the boy.
The Press., 1912-01-10
The Bear He Mlssed.

Telling in his book of some hunting experiences near the north pole, Cap tain Sverdrup wrote: "Walruses and seals were harpooned and shot and also the large arctic hare. which seems to have contracted the peculiar habit of frequently running long distances on its hind legs. Hunting was not al ways easy. the atmosphere playing strange tricks with the eyeSight, as witness the following account of the stalking of bear: With the utmost caution. with his gun ready and his eye fixed inexorably on the bear, Serlei advanced to the spot Meanwhile the bear sat wagging its head, but keep ing a good lookout, 1t appeared, for when Sehlei had come some twenty steps nearer 1t rose and flew away. It flew as well as any bird, which, after all. was not remarkable, for 1t was a glaucOus gull" #W
The Press., 1912-01-10
Beauty Truths. Pimples, SallOwness, BlOtches and Dull
 Eyes Caused by Stomach.

Beauty is only skin deep, but that's deep enough to satisfy most women, also men.
 In order to keep the skin in clear, clean, healthy condition, the stomach must supply the blood plenty of nu- triton As long as the stomach Is out of order and the blood lacks proper nourishment, the skin will be affected.
 If you want perfect skin .that you will be proud of, take . weeks treat meDt of MI ON-A stomach tablets.
 Get fifty cent box to-day, and If you are net satisfied after Q weeks treatment you can have your money back.
 For any stomach ailment MONA is guaranteed. It gives almost instant relief and permanently cures. Large box 50 cents at Anders Jacob- aen's and druggists everywhere.
The Press., 1912-01-10

l W. R. O supper Friday from 5 tc
 7; 15 cents. The regular meeting
 will be held next Wednesday.
 l Gary Bros are the lowest bidders
 for the construction of the 1870 feet
 of state road on East street and will
 be awarded the contract.
 F At the annual meeting of the staf. iford club held on Monday evening the following officers were elected: Presi-
 dent. Lewis Mclaughlin; vice-presi- dents. R. W. Smith, A I. Mitchell ;
 treasurer, George Siswick; secretary,
 E. K Taft; auditors, R. M Fiak. o. Fl. Meyers, Jr. O. B. Pinney as president and W. H. Heald as score. Ptary both declined a reelection.
 The High School Alumni association puts itself on record in favor of using the Converse house on Woodlawn for g high school. At recent meeting Esof the association the following vote was passed: Moved, that the Staf. ford High School Alumni association advocate the remodeling of the Con. verse dwelling, known as Woodlawn, situated on Hyde Park, for the Staf. ford high school, and that we hereby pledge our support and co. cooperation in the accomplishment of this object ''
 Eneslo Rogledi was before the bor- ough court Saturday afternoon, charged with noon-payment of his personal tax He pleaded guilty and paid up, with oosts and interest. amounting in all to $8. 60 Collector F. H. Plumb, in making the enumeration for this year. has found quite number of de- 1trquents who had been reported as having left town who had only changed their boarding places. He has lately collected the tax from about twenty of this kind. With the exception of one, all on last years list have been col aec ted, with the exception of those who have been reported as having left town.
 \ The annual met ting of the Stafford Library association was held Monday Afternoon at the library. At the nesting of the corporators the follow ing directors were elected: Chris. topber Allen, Charles Warren, Joel H. Reed, Miss Celia Holt, Mrs. O. E. Bn ntterfield, F. H. Baker, F. F. Pat ten, Cyril Johnson, Vim. H Heald At the directors meeting the follow. ing of1oers were lected: President, Cyril Johnson; vice president, Joel H. Rsed; secretary and treasurer. William H Heald; auditsrs, ". H. Reed, B P. Cooley; committee on care of building, Christup CT Allen, Charles Warren, W H. Heald; book purchasing committee, Miss Carolyn Brown, Mrs W. H Smith, Miss Mar garet Cooley and Mrs. Lewis MoLauRh- chtldran's table committee, Miss Edith O Oushman, Mrs R W. Ellis, Miss Faith Reed and Mits Anna Heald. The report of the librarian shows that the total circulation of books during the year was 12. 423, as follows: Fiction, 5758; juvenile, 4693; magazines, 723; history, 327 i; travel, 274; literature, 261; science, POS; poe try, 184 Number of vol umes sent to the brarch at Stafford, 355; Staffordville. 92 In the read. ing room there are 29 periodicals, in- cluding 16 monthlies. 10 weeklies and dailies. The average number of daily readers during the year wss 28. The number of volumes in the library catalogue is 4664
The Press., 1912-01-10
A onihhIan


 These people obey the letter, per. haps, but they don't obey the spirit of the law" The speaker was dis cussing certain troublesome and willy transgressors. He continued: "An6 they don't even interpret the letter of the law correctly. They and theiI attorneys Quibble like the young mar in Pike county,
 "A young man and his girl were strolling in a Pike county meadow when bull dashed upon them.4
 Stay here and protect my retreat, cried the girl. You know, Reggie you've often said you'd face death fol my sake
 "But Reggie, who had already sprinted fifty yards. called back over his shoulder:
 DO you call that bull deadr "- New York Press. z..#. F.. .