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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-12-13

litia. We are ordered to hang close
to Clinton's left, while Morgan circles
him to the right. 'Tis said the Brit
ish have transports, at Sandy Hook,
and are trying to get there; that was
the word young Mortimer brought In. y
The bath in the water seemed to
have helped my horse, but rode slow
ly up the valley toward the wood
which served as my guide. Before
| reached the skirmishers, great drops
of rain fell, and then a downpour, ut
terly blotting out the landscape.
Lightning flashed, the thunder unre-
hitting, the rain food, water leaped
down the side of the hill cascades.
and, blinded, / drew my horse back
into the slight shelter of the wood,
and waited, gripping him by the bit.
Men ran back down the hill, seeking
shelter from the fury of it, and / bent
my head, soaked to the skin. For the
first time l realized how tired | was,
every muscle aching with the strain
of the long nights march, my head
throbbing from the awful heat of the
early morning. sat down in the
mud and water; my arm through the
bride rein, my head against the
trunk of tree, which partially pro-
tected my face from the beating rain.
But there was no sleep possible.
My mind pictured the field of action,
reviewed the events leading up to this
hour, and, as surely, reverted to Claire
Mortimer. l had almost forgotten
the sturdy downpour so intensely was
thinking, when a courier came spur
ring forward, blinded by the storm,
yet riding recklessly. He must have
seen the group of men huddled at the
edge Of the grove, for he drew up his
horse, calling my name.
Major Lawrence, come from Cen
eral Maxwell" he shouted between
the crashes of thunder You are
given command of the right of the
line, and will press on regardless of
the storm until the enemy is met in
force. Dragons have been seen two
miles east You understand, sir?"
YES" leading forth my horse
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CHAPTER XIV.
The Fight at Monmouth.

The next day-Sunday, the twenty
eighth OF June, 177S-dawned with
cloudless sky, hot, sultry, the warmest
day Of the year. Not a breath of
air stirred the leaves, and in the tree
branches above us birds sang gleeful-
ly. Before daybreak we, who had been
permitted to sleep for a few hours,
were aroused by the sentries, and, in
the gray dawn, partook of a meager
breakfast. A fresh supply of ammuni-
ton was brought up and distributed
among the men, and, before sunrise,
we were in line, stripped for a hot
days work, eagerly awaiting orders.
| can make no pretense at describ-
ing in any detail, or sequence, the
memorable action at Monmouth Court
House, but must content myself with
depicting what little saw upon the
firing line Of Maxwell's brigade. We
advanced slowly eastward over a gent
ly rolling country, diversified by small
groves. In advance was a thin line
of skirmishers, and to left and right
were DickiRson's and Wayne's men,
their muskets cleaning in the sun
light. Early the rumor crept about
among us that Lee had come up dur
ing the night with fresh troops, and
assumed command
Who led us was of but small conse-
quence, however, as there was now no
doubt in any mind but what battle was
inevitable. Already to the south
echoed sound of firing where Nor
gan had uncovered a column of ORA
goons. Then a courier from Dickin-
son dashed along our rear seeking
Lee, scattering broadcast the welcome
news that Knyphausen and his He's
slams, the van of the British move
ment, were approaching With a cheer
of anticipation, the soldiers flung aside
every article possible to discard, and
pressed recklessly forward. Before
we moved mile my horse became so
lame, | was obliged to dismount, and
proceed on foot. Never have expert
enced hotter sun, or a more sultry
air. Rapid marching was impossible,
yet by nine o'clock we had passed
the Freehold meeting house, and were
halted in the protection of a consider
able wood, the men dropping to the
ground in the grateful shadow. Max
we'll came along back Of our line, his
horse walking slowly, as the general |
mopped his streaming red face He |
failed to recognize me among the 9TH |
ers until / stepped out into the boiling |
sun, and spoke:
What is that firing to the right. |
general? Are the Jersey militia in ac-
.ion?"
He drew up his horse with jerk. |
THAT you. Lawrence? Can't tell
in this shirtsleeve brigade. |
become of your horse?"
Gave out yesterday, sir. Have
been on foot ever since. Is it going |
20 be a fght?"
The grip of his hand frightened on |
he saddle pommel, his eyes following
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-12-13

Come on, lads, it's the top of the
hill! What about the artillery"
I'VE may not be able to move the
guns" he answered, but You are to
keep your powder as dry as possible
and hold Clinton to the road Dry
powder win be sent as soon as the
storm breaks. That's all. sir"
l could scarce see the fellow as his
horse whirled. and went spiashing
down the slope. Through the mist of
rain the men gathered about wefe
mere blotches.
"All right. you water-rats, come on! +"
sang out cheertully. Wen give the
Red-coats the butts OF our guns any
how"
There was a faint cheer as the
drenched figures sprang forward rae.
ing after me. Twice We ran up against
small parties Of horsemen. exchanging
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CHATTER xxlv.-contlnued.

know not when, during all my
army life, ! was more deeply i'm
pressed with the awful solemnity of
var. than as | watched these volun-
teer soldiers land on the Jersey shore,
and tramp away through the dust. In
shose ranks we're sick and wounded
scarcely able to keep up; occasionally
one would crawl aside but the moment
De was able would join some new body,
and resume the march
They were animated by stern pur-
pose which yielded power. Such as
these were not to be trifled with. 9th
ers might scoff at their raggedness OF
ane, their carelessness of discipline
their nondescript garments. and vari-
dstg OF equipment, but to one who had
seen such In battle-who had been
with them at Trenton, Brandywine,
and Germantown-they were warriors
not TO be despised. stern. grim fight
ers, able to hold their own against
EnSlands best drilled battalions.
watched them file past-Wayne's, Var
gums, Scott's brigades, and Jackson's
and Grayson's Notwithstanding
abe brown, tdust-caked faces, the eager
eyes the sturdy, tireless tread, the
wen oiled muskets. Boys, men, gray
boards, all alike exhibited in their
faces the same expression. They were
anticipating battle against hated foe.
and counted hardship as nothing com
pared with the Joy of conflict. Every
. Oh he
, grapple of arms-to that supreme test
Of strength, courage. endurance, for
ygsillih they had left their homes. They
might be poorly drilled. addressed.
variously armed, yet these were fight
ing men.
1t was midnight when Morgan led us
up the steep bluff, and out upon the
sandy road We advanced silently.
and in struggling column through the
darkness, passing the embers aof
camp fires for several miles, the re-
euubent soldiery of other commands
sleeping on the ground. At Hopewell,
Washington was holding another coun
ell with his officers. As we swung
past We could perceive his tall figure
standing In the glow of fire, and
there arose from the lips of our men
q sudden, involuntary cheer, breaking
strangely upon the solemn silence OF
the night. The grSup about him were
startled and looked about, and he
paused a moment shading his eyes
What troops are these?" he asked
his voice cutting across the distance
A hundred answered him:
"Morgan's riflemeni"
Good. my lads!" and even at tina
distance I could see his face brighten
"There viii be work for you at dawn.
With rolling cheer. echaing dow
our ranks from front to rear. we ar
swersd, swinging the guns over or
Aeads, as we swept forward into III
dark night. There might be discus
aion, dissension about that council fir
&ut there was nole in the hearts
Nhose who we're going out 10 die 4
@~ady rumors were flying about =
Gardlng Lees unv'lllingness to enga,
In battle l saw him as l trude,
past. standing beside Wayne. the fir
aght on bis face. although his he.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-12-13

shots, but these fell back. leaving the
road clear. BY dark we were at Eng
lishtown, hungry and thoroughly worn
out, and there We halted. sleeping
upon our arms. All had in my hav-
ersack was a single hard biscuit,
after munching which lay down upon
the ground and fell instantly asleep.
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not TO Re CAUGHT.

Farmer Ton one side of the hedge
to boy on the other side)-Now, then,
my lad, didn't tell you not to let me
catch yon here again?
Boz preparing to rUn} ALL right,
don't make a fuss Yoa amt caught
me yet!--Weekly Telegraph.
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Trouhles Of the Rorrn,uer.

only couple OF months ago you
said you'd share yiur last dollar with
me-" said Jones, who was unsuccess
fully attempting to negotiate a loan
Il know did, old man" replied the
one who was doing the tightwad act:
but haven't got down to my last dol
lar yet-"-Judge
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-12-13

Some of the charity that Begins at
home isn't worth making fuss about.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-12-13
Its Cause.

why, DO they want corporal pun
ishmeht restored in the schools"
To Whip the young idea into
shape"
Arizona republican., 1912-08-20
FATALLY SHOT
 BY ACCIDENT
Leonard Minsch, a 9 Year Old Boy Killed by a Shot gun in the hands of a 10 Year Old Playmate. Fun eral Today.

The funeral of Leonard Minsch. a 9 year old boy who was accidentally and fatally shot on Sunday afternoon, will be held this morning at ten o'clock in the parlOrs of MOhn &G Drie coll.
 The incident of ,he death of the bov is particularly regrettable one for it resulted from the carelessress of l playmate but ten years old, Ava Ba- ker, son of W. Baker. The Baker an,i Minsch families reside in the Wilson district four or five miles east 0f Phoe- nix. Sunday afternoon the boys were playing together and Ava undertook to explain to Leonard the proper load ing of shot gun, when the weapon was discharged practically shooting away one arm and making a terrible wound in the side as we'll
 Leonard was brought to the Sisters hospital in this city as quickly as pos sibie and given the best of surgical at tentiOn. but his injuries were fatal and he died about ten o'clock Sunday night
Arizona republican., 1912-08-20
NEW CHINA GROWTH
 WILL BE SLOW
But Admiral Murdock Believes 1t Will
 Be Sure
ASSOCIATED PRESS p1sPATcHl

SAN FRANCISCO, August 19.-Con- ultons in the new republic slowly are shaping themselves into some sem blance of organization, in the opinion of Rear Admiral J. B. Murdock, who arrived from the Orient today. 'The situation is satisfactory" he said, "al- though it was not to be expected that the new government would be formu- lated over night. Internal dissensions in the new government will retard it's establishment on a firm basis
 Once the leaders cease advocating conflicting theories and methods of government China will go forward with giant strides.
 Murdock went to Shanghai from Ma nila while the rebellion in China was at it's height and took charge of the situation on the Yangtse. He landed blue jackets and marines at various points to protect American interests and facilitate the flight of the mis- siOnaries. Murdock has been in the service fOrty-six years and expects to retire in February His successor at the Asiatic station is Rear Admiral Nicholson.
Arizona republican., 1912-08-20
GENERAL BOOTH
 AT DEATHS DOOR
Physician Says There Is Grave Cause
 for Apprehension
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPATcHl

NEW YORK. Aug. 19.-General William Booth, commander in chief of the Salvation Army is at deaths CoOr. according to cablegrams re ceived at army headquarters here from London today. A message re- ceived late today says: The gen erals condition has been very weak during the last week His nervous system is much debilitated. Although his heart and lungs are good there is grave cause for apprehension.
 The insomnia has been relieved but it is feared that the advantage of this improvement is too long de- layed. In times of calmness General Booth realizes the seriousness of his breakdown" The aged salvationist vas operated on in May for the re- moval of a cataract from his left eye.
Arizona republican., 1912-08-20

Eight days ago the chugger was heard on the homeward run. Choos- ing the Ocean to Ocean highway as a route of novelty, the boys soon found themselves in difficulties Not onJy was the road badly washed cut up and stickier than tanglefOot Fly paper, but the hotels along the way were SC few and far between, the voyagers had to sleep any old way, mostly the way they dropped out of the machine, it seems. Then another cause for aggra- vation was the seeming impOssibility of getting shaved anywhere in the country When they arrived at Globe they found all the barber shops shut over Sunday, and by the looks of their chins it was hard matter to settle their nationality or their condition of life.
 And just look at that" said J. l.. Tremafne, showing a very draggled
 paper, purporting to be a receipt for
 the sum of one dollar (s100), they charged us a whole plunk to go across
 their Ornery land back there a ways. Reservation, it says. Well, I guess yes. Reserved seats, and you pay extra for
 living in 'em.' Which is a subject
 brought up in connection with the mat
 ter of the six bits for gasoline. It
 wouldn't take long to break a million
 aire at that rate, for the old Pope cer- tainly needs her daily ration of devil juice to keep her going the pace she did, and furnish power to pull the hill sides around the mud holes prevalent in the middle of the road"
 The return was made via Socorro, Magdalena, Springerville, White Riv- CT and Globe. It was an enjoyable out ing, even if the cutters were not sure they would get here till they saw the streets of good old PhOeniXtoWn. Tremaine, that is Bill says he will not enter this old mote in the race this l fall. but has provided himself with a hummer of superior power and speed. 1 He doesn' predict, but for man who i professes to know nothing but the
 state of the weather, he looks mighty 1 wise.
Arizona republican., 1912-08-20

S-Pioneers' Home Maintenance Fund. Chapter 92, Section s, Laws 1912. S000S925
 9-Pioneers' Home Improvement Fund, Chapter A, Section 1, Special session 1912, $0000S92
 lO-Prison Fund, Chapter @, Sec tion }. Special Session, 1912, $0O67200
 11-Redemption Fund, St Louis Exposition Bonds Act S6. Laws 1901. $00O1SOO
 12-Redemption Fund, University Bonds, Paragraph 3663, R. $. 1901, $OOO1S0O
 Estate Fair Improvement Fund, Chapter A. Section l, Special Ses- sion. 1912. $OOO7S1O.
 14-St Louis Exposition Bond In terest. Act S6, Laws 1901, $O.OO1OS0.
 15-State Industrial School Fund, Chapter 79, Section l, Special Ses sion, 1912, $OO1869O.
 16-State School Fund, Chapter -, Special Session, 1912, $0.03O00O.
 l7-State Road Tax Fund, Chapter 66, Section l. Special Session. 1912, $O1S6270
 1S-Tempe Normal School Fund, Chapter 92. Section I. Laws 1912, SOO37275.
 19-Tempe Normal School Improve ment Fund Chapter 3S. Section |, Special Session. 1912. $0.O14595.
 2O-University Fund. Chapter p. Section l, Special Session, 1912, $0.O35SO5
 21-University Building Fund, Chapter g, Section l, Special Ses- sion, 1912. $0.01SO6O. 22-University Interest Fund. Par agraph 3663, R. $. 1901, $OO0O9OO
 23-University Interest Fund. Act A. Laws 1903. S0.OO0900. 24-General Fund, Chapter 64. Special Session. Laws 1912. $0.346933. Total State Tax Levy, $090.
Arizona republican., 1912-08-20
BOOSTERS FUR
 bORDERLAND
Motor Party Which Went Around the Circle to the East, Says the Line Route Is Preferable to Ocean to Ocean Highway.

That the BOrderland route is the best way for auto travel to the east, and the so called Ocean to Ocean highway in it's Arizona section is one of the very worst bits of road in this twist ed, Jumbled part of America, is the de- cisiOn of J. l.. Tremaine and his con- panions in a long motor tour just fin ished
 Arrived late yesterday afternoon from the long run Phoenixward. the party consisting of Tremaine, Ellery Tremaine and A. F. Tremaine, of Trin- idad, Colorado. appeared more like a huge cake of mud than a set of cross country tourists. The machine, that same old Pope that chugged to near victory in two historic Los Angeles Phoenix road races, was covered with parts of the highway, some specimens it is claimed, coming from as far east IS Albuquerque The drivers looked a little better for the whites of their eyes showed under the coat of terra firma. Tires all shot to pieces testified to the strenuousness of the last few days gO- ing. Everything pointed to the fact
 
 fact, they must have pioneered it a plenty to have gotten in the shape they Were when they pulled into town.
 The start was made about a month ago. The first stop was Tucson, reached after a good trip over dry hard roads. From the pueblo the party pressed eastward over good roads, meeting very satisfactory hotel accom- modatiOns at every stopping place. What particularly pleased them was the fact that they could buy gas in El Paso. the next stop after passing through New Mexico, at the unheard of price of eight-count 'em-eight cents a gallon. At White river on the return trip gas was scarce, six bits per gallon jugful and darn glad to get it at that"
 New Mexico looked good to the ad venturers. so they passed a week fit ting about the green valleys of the south and east, visiting the wonderful artesian country about Roswell, the fruit section and the cattle and sheep ranges along the Texas border. Fin ished the sight seeing there, the Pope's hood was turned north and the road through the scenic Estancia valley was traversed At Lamy the wheels bump ed over the Santa Fe tracks. North ward lay the historic capital of New Mexico, where the travellers passed 3 day full of interest. Thence the road followed the CaminO Real to the Colo rado line where the end of the journey was reached at Trinidad.
Arizona republican., 1912-08-20
TAX LEVY FOR
 STATE FUNDS
It Has Been Fixed at 90 Cents on Each S1O0 of Valuation. The Joker Will Come When the Val nations Are Fixed.

The state board of equalization yesterday progressed with its labors far enough to fix the rate of taxa ton for state purposes, at 90 cents on each $l00 valuation. This is con siderably less than had been antici pdted in most quarters, nevertheless it is too early for the taxpayers to congratulate themselves eXuberantly. The joke will come when the prop erty valuations are announced, for from the standpoint of the pocket book it makes little difference Wheth : CT one is taxed five cents on one dollar or two and a half cents on two dollars. It will foot up a nickel however it may be figured
 The tax for the general fund is I fraction less than 8 cents and the remainder of the go cents is made up of special levies. The levy for each fund, and the law under which it is made. is as follows:
 1-Asylum for the Insane, Chapter @. Section 3, Special Session, 1912 S0O55860.
 2-Asylum for the Insane Improve ment, Chapter 39, Section l, Special Session. 1912. $O.O1134O.
 3-Asylum for the Insane, Interest Act 73. Laws 1903. $0.000400.
 4-Capitol Building Interest, Act 3 Laws 1897. $0.0O19O0
 5-Interest Fund. Paragraph 2O74 Organic Laws of Arizona. $0.014290
 6-Northern Arizona Normal School Fund, Chapter 92. Section ,, Laws 1912, S0.O225575.
 .7-Northern Arizona Normal-SchOo Improvement Fund Chapter 2S, Sec ton I, Special Session. 1912. $OO147OQ
Arizona republican., 1912-08-20
REBELS REFUSED
 AT MOCTEzUMA
But They are Gathering Fast in State
 of Sonora
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPArCH1

ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPATCHl
 DOUGLAS, August 19.-Rebels num- bering 450 were defeated in an attempt to capture Moctezuma, according to ad- vices received here tonight Moctezu- ma is an important town located less than hundred miles southwest of this point of the border. Foreigners are preparing to leave the district There many Americans at Fl Tigre, Naco- zari and Cumpas. Many small towns have been taken by the rebels.
 A group of 400 rebels believed to be the advance guard of OrOzcos advance into Sonora, hold San Luis pass and the rebels appear to be in a position to retain it until the entrance of the main rebel army This group is said to be the same which was encamped until recently at Palomas, opposite Col umbuS, N. M.
Arizona republican., 1912-08-20
COMMERCE COURT
 WILL BE HELPED
President Will Veto Legislative, Ex.
 ecutive and Judicial Bill Again
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCH

WASHINGTON, August 19-Presi- dent Taft will register his second veto against the legislative, executive and judicial bill, it is predicted tonight. The bill has passed both houses. The for the abolition of the commerce court but does not contain the provisions that would limit to seven years the tenure of civil service employees to which Taft objected when he vetoed the same bill several days ago
 The president has expressed a will ingness to stay in Washington all summer, if necessary to back the com merce court.
Arizona republican., 1912-08-20
WHO HE WAS

The court was having trouble get ting a satisfactory jury.
 "Is there any reason why you should not pass impartially on the evidence for and against the prison er?" asked the judge of a prospective juror.
 looks of that man makes me think he is guilty
 Why, man." exclaimed the judge, that's the prosecuting attorney."- Ladies' Home Journal
Arizona republican., 1912-08-20
EARLY ENTRY TO JUAREZ

JUAREZ, August 19.-It was an nOunced tonight by railway officials that the federal army is approaching from the southwest and may arrive here tomorrow. Four trains bearing 4OOO infantrymen and artillery have reached a point near Guzman, between which town and JuareZ the road is clear. Only two or three bridges re- main to be rebuilt. Federal cavalry is guarding the trains.
Arizona republican., 1912-08-20

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Arizona republican., 1912-08-20
SEATTLE PIONEER DEAD.
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCH

SEATTLE, Aug. 19.-Carson D. BOren aged SS last adult male member of the party of pioneers who landed at AIli Point in 1851 and founded the city of Seattle, died today after brief illness. Boren was born in Illinois and came west with party of twenty four.
Arizona republican., 1912-08-20
TOO MICH ALIKE.
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCH

SACRAMENTO, Aug. 19.-The so- cialist labor party" as a party des
 ignation in one column of the No vember ballot was denied today in a communication from the secretary of states office to Mary Schwab, sec retary of the San Francisco Organi- zation of the old party. The ground of denial was the similarity to the name of the regular Socialist" party.
Arizona republican., 1912-08-20

Contributions to The Republican Want Ad section are good business get in on it.
Arizona republican., 1912-08-20

Contributions to The Republican Want 14d section are good business get in on it.
Baxter Springs news., 1912-10-31

this years millinery ought to be q
source OF delight to every woman
who IL short. Very many Of the latest
designs, whether in velvet, satin. silk.
beaver or felt, come in attractive
shapes of q medium size. Some OF
these have rolling brims and a two
tone effect in the colors. This, too,
tends to give the appearance OF great
er height when worn on the head OF
short or small woman, 40 the shape
and height Of the hat is thus brought
into more prominence than II the
whole design were fashioned In one
tone effect.
High trimmings are always becom-
ing to the short woman, and this year
the newest hats show either decidedly
low or very high trimmings.
Another point to be remembered by
the short woman when selecting q hat
is to be sure to try It on standing up
before long mirror as well AZ sitting
down before q short one. The neglect
Of many women to do this IL the cause
Of much disappointment in new hat
when It is tried on at home before q
long glass.