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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-11-28
Especial Service, Sir! But You Are
Not Assigned to My Commando"

rest before you start back. | shall
have my report ready by shutdown"
General Arnold" / said standing
respectfully hat in hand, II have IA
vor to ask-that you will send your
report by some other messenger, and
give me a detail for special service"
He looked up in surprise.
Special service, sir! But you are
not assigned to my command"
THAT is true, general" l insisted,
but the conditions warrant the un-
usual application"
What service is contemplated?
"An attempt to kill or capture Red
Fagin, and release a scout whom Il
believe he holds prisoner"
you hope to accomplish all this
alone?"
With the assistance Of the sergeant
and ten dragons who came here with
me. They are in camp now on the
Jersey shore
He walked across the room, stared
out of the window, and then again
faced me.
binary request. Damme, I'd like to
get hold G. Fagin all right, but need
to know more of your plan, and the
reason you have for asking such a
detail It looks foolhardy to my
mind"
went over the situation carefully
watching the effect of my words in
H 1T h. fohl 10
now, leaning forward eagerly. Ar
mold had the reputation of a gallant,
and my first reference TO young lady
aroused him.
! "The name, please-you mentioned
no name"
Claire Mortimer, sir"
| "Ah! All! | remember her we'll.
sir; l can appreciate the tale better
for my recollection of the fair hero
ine"
| was not long at it, although he
! interrupted me occasionally by shrewd
questioning. AS l concluded he kept
silent a moment, looking at me from
under his heavy brows.
/
to me, major" he said kindly, "but
I'm no spoil-sport in such an affair.
You might have the luck to stumble
onto your party, and I'd take the
chance myself if l were in your shoes.
You wish to start at sunset?"
Yes, sir
'tYou need horses, rations and pistol
ammunition for twelve men?"
! YES, sir
very well, major, the quartermas-
ter win attend these details. Go and
lie down. Washington may not ap-
prove, but I'll take the responsibility. -
He extended his hand across the
table, and | felt the firm clasp of his
! hand
CTO BE CONTINUED)
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She flashed one glance into my face,
leaving her hand in mine, while our
| horses took a dozen strides.
1T will not take long," she began,
| in so low a voice, that | leaned for
ward to listen, land you already know
many of the characters and can Judge
their motives. | have been strangely
| situated since the commencement of
this war, only, surely ours is not the
only family divided in its loyalty. My
father was a Kings officer, and felt it
his duty to serve the crown. While
he has said little, yet | know that
down in his heart his sympathies have
been with the Colonies Those of my
brother were openly from the start,
and my father has never attempted to
Interfere with his actions. They talk
ed it all over together, and Eric chose
his own course. Only Alfred Grant
made trouble, presuming on what he
termed our engagement, and endeavor-
ed to force my brother to join the
Kings troops. The two quarreled bit
terly, and Eric, a hot-headed boy,
struck him. Grant has never forgiven
that blow, nor Eric's influence over
me. To the latter he attributes nv
dislike-yet this was not true; it was
because as l grew older I realized the
i'll character of the man.
She paused moment, gathering the
threads Of thought more closely. I
did not speak. preferring she should
tell the story in her own way.
''The two did not meet after that
for many months. The Queens
Rangers, in which regiment my fa-
Their secured Grant a commission.
were in New York while Eric was sta
toned up the river with Morgan's
riflemen. When New Jersey was in
vaded, both commands came south,
and, because of Erics knowledge of
this country, he was detailed as scout.
This reckless life was greatly to his
liking: | saw him occasionally by ap-
pointment, usually at Elmhurst, and
became aware that his old quarrel
with Captain Grant was seemingly for
gotten. There appeared to be some
understanding, some special connec-
ton between them. They met once,
at least, and delivered one note be-
tween them"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-11-28
CHAPTER XVIII.
Before General Arnold.


| felt her hand withdrawn quickly,
and the swift intake of her breath, yet
there was no sharpness in the voice.
Captain Grant, Peter? What can
the man want here?"
HE claimed to be hunting desert
ers," returned Swanson, as calmly de-
liberate of speech as ever. But that
was false. He knew we were on the
road, and asked for you"
For me? And you told him"
Merely that you rode ahead to see
that the road was clear. Then ! left
at once, fearing he might join you"
She sat a moment in silence, her
head bowed; then looked across into
my face.
This arrival must end our confer
ence, Major" she said soberly. cap
tain Grant must not know that you are
with me-that would mean fighting"
Surely you do not wish me to run
away?"s
Eyes, this time, for my sake as we'll
as your own. If could have completed
my confession you would realize the
necessity. However, the fact that you
are the bearer of dispatches should
be sufficient; your duty to the Colo
MES is more important than any pri-
vate quarrel. You will go?''
''Yes-but you? Are you safe with
him."
Perfectly. I wish might be
clothed in my own proper dress, but
with Peter and Tonepah on guard,
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tween them

Perhaps 1 can explain that lacer."
1 interrupted, from something men
toned at Lees headquarters.
You! oh, l wish you could, for
their relationship has mystif1ed me;
has made me afraid something might
be wrong with-with Eric"
Il think not, dear; say rather with
Grant"
IF that be so, then it may prove
the key to all the mystery. What
made their intimacy so difficult TO I'M
derstand was that l knew the cap
tain's dislike of Eric had in no way d.
minished. He spoke of him as saw
agely as ever
Perhaps he played a part-his Ill
innate purpose revenge"
ct might be that-yes, it might be
that, and-and the contamination of
that revenge may account for all which
has occurred. But / must go on with
what 1 had to tell"
l had forgotten the passage of time,
the men riding steadily in advance,
constantly increasing their distance
even the possible Importance of the
dispatch within my jacket pocket. The
evident distress of the girl riding be-
side me, whose tale, / felt sure, would
fully justify her strange masquerade
in male garments, her risk of life and
exposure to disgrace in midst OF
| fighting armies, held me neglectful OF
all else. realized that, whatever the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-11-28
A FRIENDS ADVICE
Something Worth Listening To.

A young Nebr man was advised by
a friend to eat Grape-Nuts because ne
was all run down from spell OF
fever. He tells the story:
Last spring / had an attack OF fe-
yer that left me in very weak CON
dition. / had to quit work; had nc
appetite. was nervous and discoir-
aged.
"A friend advised me to eat Grape.
Nuts, but I paid no attention to him
and kept getting worse as time went
by.
II took many kinds Of medicine but
none of them seemed to help me. MY
system was completely run down, my
blood got out of order from want OF
proper food, and several very large
boils broke out on my neck. was
so weak l could hardly walk.
zone day mother ordered some
Grape-Nuts and induced me to eat
some. / felt better and that night
rested fine. AS I continued to use the
food every day, grew stronger stead
lily and now have regained my former
good health. ] would not be without
Grape-Nuts, as I believe it is the most
health-giving food in the world. >
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich
Read the book, "The Road to Well
ville," in pkgs. There's reason.
Ever read the above Ietters A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of, human
interest. Adv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-11-28

Captain Grant alone is not danger
ous Besides, wish to learn his pur-
pose in seeking to join u.s." She hes
itated You must not fear TOP me,
but-but / wish to tell you ali, and
and l am sure l shall need your help
You mean l am to join you again
at Elmhurst?"
rs that asking too much?"
Claire" l whispered. bending to-
ward her, so Peter could not overhear,
nothing shall keep me from coming,
dear l will ride back the moment my
dispatches are in Arnold's hands. But
tell me, first, if you are not afraid OF
Grant himself, what is it you need me
for?"
Eric" she answered swiftly. He
has disappeared, dead or deserted. Oh,
| cannot believe the last is true. 1t
was to save his reputation that
dressed in this uniform. performed the
work assigned him. feel sure Grant
knows where he is, what has become
of him. l went to him in Philadel-
phia, but he only sneered, and said the
boy had doubtless run away. l know
better; that is not like Mortimer.
| But l cannot search for him; must
stay with my father But If can only
be assured you will come
You can be assured"
Mistress Claire" broke in Peter.
some one is riding up the road"
Yes, Peter, yes. Major, wait here!
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-11-28
Word nchoren Not Slang.

The word "chore, generally used
in the plural, is not slang, but an Eng
lish word of highly respectable line
age. In this form it is found only in
America, in England the spelling and
pronunciation being char" though
this is rarely used except in combina-
ton with woman char-woman,
But in some of the provincial dialects,
that of Cornwall, for example, the
word chores" is used precisely as we
use chores" All these forms come
down to us from the Anglo-Saxon
word ''cerr,' or 'cerran," to turn
over
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-11-28
Worth Three Times a Diamond.

Worth Three Times a Diamond.
Nearly all the emeralds mined to-
day come from Colombia And, in
spite of the supposed higher value or
diamonds. the emerald is the most
precious of gems. Carat for carat. a
fiawless emerald would bring perhaps
three times the price of a fiawless dia-
mond in the jewelry market. India.
the storehouse of precious stones is
credited with producing the first EN-
eralds, but the Oriental emerald is
not identical with the modern gem. az
it is a variety of the ruby, OF green
color and extremely rare.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-11-28
Orders Food Automatically.

A new invention has come from
England. the work of two young en-
gineers. 1t is. briefly. an electric or
ders transmitter."
Formerly one rang the bell, and
waited until ''he of the napkin
deigned to appear. Row, however, by
this ingenious device all that is neces.
sary is to turn a pointer on a dial
to what you require, and an indicator
in the kitchener wherever the wait
er passes his spare time~~.registers
your wants.
This invention, moreover, is not
necessarily restricted, but can be used
for number Of purposes, such as in
dicating the name OF the next station
in railway carriage
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-11-28

cause, l had unconsciously become a
part Of its development, and that
deeply involved. Whatever the mys-
terry, must solve it for her sake. Ny
hand again sought hers, holding it in
firm clasp. There was a sound of
hoofs on the dusty road behind us.
1T is Peter" she whispered. What
can have happened"
The rider barely paused, turning his
horses head even as he spoke hastily
Captain Grant is with the ambu-
lance, Mistress Claire" he reported.
"IIe came up alone about five min
utes ago."
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-11-28
On Second rhounht.

as 1t true" said the manufacturer,
that you compared armor plate to a
piece OF cheese?" -
yes" replied the expert in gun
merry. But mayhap l was wrong. II
armor plate were more like cheese, in
case Of shipwreck on desert island
the suffering crew could eat it." =
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MuH.

Senator Borah was talking about q
disgruntled political opponent.
"His attitude" said the eloquent
senator, reminds me of young Lady
at the seashore
Discussing this young lady and a
Chicago millionaire, girl remarked:
"'She says he's not a very good
catch, after ALL
Another girl, tossing her head. then
made the comment:
"'She says that, does she? Then
he must have dropped her
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-11-28
Society.

Mrs. Wayupp-No wonder l look
worried, my dear. My husband has
just gone out, and if he is discovered
it will probably cost us our social po-
sition
Mrs. Blase-Goodness! Where is
he?
Mrs. Wayupp-He has gone out in
cog, to pay a bill.-Puck.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-11-28
F'athos of Eating Oysters

| think that should / succeed in
swallowing him | might have even
more difficulty in retaining him.-Al-
bert Scott Cox in the Metropolitan
Magazine
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Not a man but has seen two years'
service" he replied proudly 'flam-
ilton knows the troop. and he picked
US out"
Il may need them for a bit Of des-
perate work"
They'll do 1t. sir, never fear"
Good, sergeant; we'll ride hard
and trust to getting fresh horses in
Philadelphia. III tell Arnold the story.
When we arrive there have your men
get all the sleep they can. I'll attend
to rations and ammunition. You are
simply to have the men rested and
ready. Cannot We make better time?
The horses seem in good condition"
We passed swiftly over the level
country, meeting few stragglers, but
paying them small attention. BY two
o'clock we were on the banks of the
! Delaware, and a half-hour later, !
swung down stiff1y from the saddle in
front of Arnolds headquarters on
High street.
He was an officer l never greatly
liked, with his swapping eyes and ar
rogant manner. but he was courteous
enough on this occasion, questioning
me after reading the dispatch, and Of
fering me a glass of wine.
you look tired, major and must
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-11-28

A man can have short legs and still
carry his head high.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-11-28

A deaf mute in Ohio recently gave a
minister a $3.50 marriage fee. A wife
ought to be worth that to a deaf man.
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CHAPTER xxvr.-(continued.)


ward me. II am sure you are not de-
ceived, although you act the part
we'll"
Il hardly understand"
ooh but | ams sure you do. IL
could not permit you to go away de-
spising me-"
But, my boy, this is a mystery"
do you mean to insist you do not
know-have not recognized me?"
What can you mean?'
Merely that am Claire Mortimer"
and lifting the hat. the young Off
Ger was revealed in the dim light as
my lady Surely you knew"
But l did not I insisted, earnest
ly, recovering from my surprise, and
leaning forward to look into her face.
why should /? General Washington
told me it was Eric who came for his
father. Why should l suspect in this
darkness?"
II represented myself as Eric, :
The stammered.
And was 1t you also who rode into
bur lines yesterday, telling of Clin-
tons whereabouts"
YES" hesitatingly, her eyes lifting
TO my face.
But you must listen to me, Major
Lawrence; you must learn why / did
so unwomanly an act"
First answer one question"
Gladly"
rs there an Eric Mortimer"
There is" she answered frankly;
my brother. 1t was for his sake
did all this"
moment l sat in my saddle ST.
lently, our horses walking side by side
through the night, while l endeavored
to grasp the meaning of her confes-
sion. l knew that she was riding bare
headed, her face turned away
Go on" / said at last, tell me the
whole story"
Il will" firmly, her head uplifted. Il
was tempted to do SO at Elmhurst,
but something seemed to seal my lips.
There is now no longer any excuse for
silence. II wish you to know, and,
then, perhaps. you may feel more
kindly disposed toward ne"
Your father is aware"
No, not even father. He is scarce
ly conscious of what is going on about
him. Peter knows, and Tonepah,"
with a wave of her hand into the dark
shadows.
They are with you, housekeeping
guard over him?"
Yes; they have known from the
beginning; not everything, of course
for that was not necessary. Peter is
an old servant, silent and trustworthy
He would never question an act OF
mine, while the Indian has reason to
be grateful and loyal to me. What
ever indiscretion, Major Lawrence.
may have been guilty of, have gone
nowhere unaccompanied by These
two. You will believe that?"
Yes. and whatever else you tel
me-"
That now, must necessarily be
the entire story. AS | proceed yo,
will be convinced, think. that only {
true confidence in you would enable
me to speak with such frankness. E
know of no one else in whom l could
confide, and-and the time has come
when 1 must have help-the help of {
friend 1 should have explained t.
my father-indeed intended to do S,
but now he is helpless to aid me
There is no one else | feel able II
trust. I-I-you were in my though
tonight; IL am not sure l did D
even pray for your coming, and-an'
then God sent you
My hand sought hers, and neld
against my horses name.
Tell it in your own way, DEAR
xEisDore1.
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SYNOPSIS.

Major Lawrence, son OF Judge Law
eence Of Virginia. whose wife was Lee,
IS sent on perilous mission by Gen.
Washington, just after the winter at Val
ley Forge. Disguised in British uni
form Lawrence arrives within the enemys
mes The Major attends great fete
Rose from mob He later meets the girl
at o brilliant ball Trouble is started
over waltz, and Lawrence is urged by
his partner. Mistress Mortimer (The Lady
or the Blended Rose) to make his escape.
Lawrence is detected as a spy by Captain
Grant Of the British Army who agrees
70 duel. The duel Is stopped by Grants
friends and the spy makes a dash for
liberty, swimming a river following mar
row escape. The Major arrives at the
PGOp OF blacksmith, who Is friendly. and
knows the Lady OF the Blended Rose.
Captain Grant and rangers search black
smith shop in vain for the spy. Law
renee joins the minute men. Grant and
bis train are captured by the minute men,
Lawrence is made prisoner by an Indian
and two white men, who lock him in
strong cell. Peter advises Lawrence not
70 attempt to escape as "some one"
would send for him. Grants appearance
adds mystery to the combination of cir
cumstances. Lawrence again meets the
Lady of the Blended Rose. who informs
him that he is in her house; and that she
was in command of the party that cap
tured him. The captive is thrust into
dark underground chamber when Captain
Grant begins a search of the premises.
After digging his way out. Lawrence
mus the place ueSeIleu ENlueueC VI d
battle and dead man across the TIRES
hold. Col. Mortimer. father of the Lady
of the Blended Rose, finds his home in
ruins. Capt Grant insists that Lawrence
be strung up at once. Miss Mortimer APP
pears, explains the mystery and Law
renee is held q prisoner of war. Law
renee escapes through plans arranged by
the Lady and sees Grant attack Miss
Mortimer. Grant is knocked out by Law
renee, who comes to Miss MOrtimer'S re-
lief and then makes his escape. Captain
Grants base villany revealed. Lawrence
returns to Valley Forge, where learns
more of Grants perfidy. Washington
forces Clinton at battle and Lawrence gets
trace of Eric Mortimer. The battle of
Monmouth. Gen. Washington again starts
Lawrence on an important mission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-04
NO ONE WILLING TO TAKE
THE RESPONSIBILITY OF
Message Which Told, Hours Before Public
Heard, of Titanic Disaster==Imposters
Claim to Be Survivors==Bury-
ing the Victims.
THE INVESTIGATION.


New York. May 3.-The efforts by
Cenator William Alden Smith, chair
man of the committee investigating
the Titanic disaster. to confirm the re-
port that message telling of the tt
tanics fate was received in New York
early Monday morning, have thus far
proved fruitless, after two days of OK
amiantion of witnesses here.
What concerns me most" said Mr.
Smith, tonight, lis the Postal tele-
gram given TO the operator on the
Carptahia. early Monday morning, ad-
dressed to isles Frank" and signed
''Yamsi," which told of the sinking of
the vessel and of the serious loss of
life.
Il am most DESTROYS of knowing
where that message was the follow
ing two days and why it was held.
Mr. Franklin says he didn't receive
it till Wednesday. The Californian,
which was in easy reach of the Car
pathia, could have sent it, and the
Carpatllias operator, Cottam, testi
fed that he did send it,
Jack Binns. wireless operator on the
Inflated steamer Republic, called to
testify today. about the wireless
equipment of the vessels in the vicin-
ity of the Titanic said that the re-
sponsibility for the lack of news rest
ed with Operator Gotham. While the
Carpathia's equipment could send g.
message only 2OD miles. he said, she
was in touch with the Californian and
the Californian could have relayed the
news to the olympic, which could
h. va spnt IL q shore
Melville E. Stone. general manager
of The Associated Press was called to
testify concerning the efforts by The
Associated Press to obtain news. MIR.
Stone presented documentary record
showing the source of the various
news dispatches concerning the disas-
ter which The Associated Press sent
out.
George A. Harder of Brooklyn, who
with his wife was one of those saved
from the Titanic, testified relative to the
apparent failure of the mechanism of one
of the ships water tight compartments.
Harder said that when he went down To
his stateroom to get life belts he saw
four or five members of the crew on
sc" deck, on the starboard side, with
wrenches in their hands, one of whom
was trying to turn bolt in plate in
the floor marked "W. T. c. which,