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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-03-21

Don't condemn q measure because
It seems radical. Surgery 10 radical,
too: but its mighty necessary."-
WOODROW WILSON. IN
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mind thee duty required. 1 had no
thought Of refusal. yet appreciated to
the full the possible danger Of the VEN
ture, and felt anxious to make no seri-
Gus mistake. had achieved q repu-
tatlon for reckless daring. yet this
kind Of service was hardly to my Tx.
Ing. To wear British uniform meant
my condemnation as a SPY. II discov.
cred. and death Of disgrace. had
been within the lines Of tho enemy
often before, but always as q scout.
wearing the homespun Of tho Mary.
land line. but this was to be a mas
querade. Juggling with chance. I
was not greatly afraid of being un-
masked by the officers Of the garri-
son. but there were those then in Phil.
Rdelph1a who knew me-loyalists. Sc
cret eympathizers with our cause, and
not a few deserters from the army
whom I might encounter at any turn
In the road. The prospect was not al.
Turing, yet q glance aside at the pro.
file Of Washington, now bending low
over mass Of papers. instantly stiff.
fened my resolve. It was work had
no excuse to shirk-indeed no inclina-
tion-so I returned Hamilton'o glance
Of inquiry frankly.
you wish me to go at onoef'
The earlier tho better. l will fur.
ntsh passports through our lines, and
hard riding will put you across the
neutral ground BY daylight"
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to know can retain my present staff,
There was no special news in New
York, lieutenant?"
"None Of particular Importance,
believe, sir. We landed only short
time ago."
Eyes. I understand. You were for
tunate to get through here so easily
the Jerseys are a hotbed Of rebellion.
Do you return with me by water?"
II believe that was left to my own
discretion. I should be glad Of day
or two in Philadelphia.
easily arranged. While I shall
leave the city tomorrow so as to give
Clinton a. fair field, shall remain on
Lord Howe's flagship for some little
time previous to final departure for
New York. You had better mess here
with my staff. Mabry," turning to the
aide. "see that Lieutenant Fortesque
has breakfast, and procure him a pass
good indefinitely within our lines. You
will pardon my withdrawal, as the off,
GERS of the garrison promise me an
exceedingly busy day. We will meet
again, no doubt"
He clasped my hand warmly. and
withdrew, leaving me alone with tho
aide, half-ashamed, / confess, Of hav-
ing been compelled to deceive. Yet
the very ease of it all stimulated en-
deavor, and I conversed lightly with
Mabry over the mess table, and, when
the orderly returned with the neces-
sary pass, was keen to start upon
my round Of inspection, utterly for
getful of having been up and in saddle
all night. Mabry could not leave his
duties to accompany me, but cour-
teously furnished a fresh horse, and
assigned a private Of dragons to
guide me about the city. BY ten
o'clock we were of. my only fear be-
ing the possible meeting with some &C.
Quaintance.
In this. however, was happily dis.
appointed, as there were few civilians
on the streets, the throngs Of soldiers,
of duty for a holiday, with all disci.
pline relaxed, being boisterous, and
considerably under the influence Of
liquor. The uniform worn, together
with my dragon guard, saved mo
from trouble, and found the fellow
sufficiently intelligent to be of value.
dare not make notes, and yet recall
clearly even now the stations of the
troops, together with a clear mental
outline Of the main defences Of the
city. I made no attempt to pass be-
yond the limits, but. from statements
Of the dragon, and various officers
with whom I conversed, mapped in
my mind the entire scheme of defense.
visited number Of these encamp.
ments, finding in each merely small
guard retained for the day, the major.
ity Of the troops being off on liberty.
Soon after noon these began to throng
the water front, eager to view the
coming spectacle. I was, myself, in
the Yager's camp. finishing a late
lunch, with few officers, when the
announcement came that tho water
procession had started.
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serve, and converse with the officers
Of the garrison. Do I make myself
clear?"
eyes. sir; you propose forwarding
the dispatch by an officer who shall
impersonate this captured lieutenant"
Exactly. Fortesdue is young fel.
low Of about your age and build. He
has been in the army only eight
months and in this country less than
thirty days. 1t is scarcely probable
he is known personally to any of the
present Philadelphia garrison. There
Is risk, of course, but in this case
It would seem to be small" He picked
up a paper from of the table. Here
is an officers roster Of the forty-sec.
ond regiment. It might be we'll for
you to familiarize yourself with a few
Of the Names"
studied the list moment, bending
down closer to the nearest candle.
while rapidly reviewing in my own
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mir. perhaps six inches by four in
size, engraved as in shield, yielding
a view Of the sea. with the setting
sun, and on wreath the words, "Lucco
discendens, ancto splendore resur-
gam" while at the top was the gen.
erals crest, bearing the words, "vive
VALE"
"A fine conceit, indeed" I con.
fessed, land II the pageant be equal
to its promise twill be we'll worth
the seeing. What 10 the purpose. gen.
tlemen4"
ITO give Sir William At farewell"
returned Andre. pleased at my un-
Btinted praise. "And now that the
Lord has sent 10 a fine day, can
promise a festival worthy the herald.
But, Bortesque. Il you would have au.
dience with Howe, advise you to get
on. for he will have few spare mo-
ments between now aud day.dawn to-
morrow.
We parted with much bowling, Craig
and guiding our horses through the
crowded streets. being kept too busy
avoiding accidents to exchange con.
versation. HoWe's headquarters on
High street were not pretentious, and,
except for . single sentinel posted at
the door. were unguarded. I was id.
mitted without delay. An aide took
my name. and within a very few mo.
ments Sir William himself entered
through q rear door, attired in field
uniform. He greeted me with much
affability. glancing hastily over the
papers handed him, and then into my
face.
These do not greatly change my
former plans" he said, but am glad
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Caught Her-the Animal Dashjnu For
ward Beneath the Double Burden
Into tho Open Field.
then. nor forbid. But there is Captain
Grant seeking me. If do not speak
of gratitude, 1t is nevertheless In nv
heart, sir" she swept me a curtsey. to
which bowed hat in hand, "and now
au revoir."
l stood as she left me, staring while
she crossed the lawn and Joined a
dark-faced officer Of Rangers. Once
she glanced back over her shoulder.
and then disappeared in the crowd
Of jewellers.
I had not intended to remain in
Philadelphia through the night. AL.
ready l had secured tho information
sought, and now must consider the
safest and quickest method of escape.
1t seemed to me this night, given up
to revelry, afforded the best possible
opportunity for my safely passing tho
British guard lines. Tomorrow disoi-
pline would be resumed. the soldiers
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CHAPTER III.
Tho Fete and MlschIanxa,

confess that up to this time had
experienced little interest in the at.
fair. After Valley Forge it was hard
for an American soldier to admire
such boys play, or to enter into the
spirit Of British fun making. Besides
the danger Of my position, the fear
Of some slip Of tongue betray1ng ma
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~~SS~AsASA' - SSuA8 OA4CS1S 11dA0AI'
ton. but capable, no doubt. You have
used him before. you said7"
"Yes, at Long Island, and he en-.
tered New York once ut my request 4
Washington's gray eyes were still
on my face.
Lawrence 10 = Massachusetts
name"
mot exclusively" I returned. "as
our branch are Virginians."
The stern lines about. the mouth
relaxed into smile.
Indeed; from the eastern shore,
then. recall now having once met
a Judge John Lawrence, whose wife
was Lee"
my father, sir"
His hand rested firm on my shout.
der, as his glance turned to Hamilton,
Il require no further commenda.
ton. colonel. You will find the papers
In the second drawer. Please explain
ell the details carefully to Major Law.
renee"
"This ts simple duty. major" said
Hamilton. but may prove dangerous
one. You have been selected because
Of previous successful efforts Of a
similar nature, but the commander-in-
chief does not order your going; we
seek volunteer"
without asking the nature Of the
SERVICE" l answered sincerely, II re-
joice at the privilege"
Il knew that, Lawrence" heartily.
THAT answer accords with your we'll
earned reputation throughout the
army. will explain briefly the situa-
ton. Early this evening our pickets-
or rather some partisan scouts near
Newtown-captured British officer,
In field uniform, on his way from New
York to Sir William Howe in Philadel-
phia. The prisoner was brought here,
and on examination proved to be
Lieut.. Edgar Fortesque of the Forty
second regiment of foot. These troops
came over with the last detachment,
and arrived in New York less than a
month ago. On searching Fortesque's
clothing We found this dispatch" hold
ing out sealed paper, (which we
opened. 1t is not Of any great mill
tary Importance, being merely an or.
der for Howe to proceed at once to
New York, taking with him certain
officers of his staff, and placing ma
val vessel at his disposal"
He paused, turning the paper over
In his hands.
However," he went on slowly, eft
affords us the opportunity we have
long been seeking of getting compe-
tent military observer into Philadel-
phia. Now that Sir Henry Clinton is
In command Of the British forces d.
rectly opposing us, it is necessary
that we know accurately their num-
Der, state of discipline, guns and any
point of weakness in the defences of
the city. We require also information
regarding the division of troops under
Sir Henry's command-the proportion
OF British, Hessians and Tories, to-
gether with some inkling as to Gin
tens immediate plans. There is a
rumor abroad that Philadelphia is to
be evacuated, and that the British
forces contemplate retreat overland
to New York. Civilian fugitives drift
into our camp constantly, bearing all
manner of wild reports, but these &C.
counts are SO varied as to be prac-
tically valueless. We must possess
accurate details, and to gain these a
man would need to be in the city sew
eral days, free to move about, oh.
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Play Ball, Boys,
and Read About It
In the Virginian

just because the baseball players
In the big leagues are receiving lots
OF attention that is no reason why
the boys who play on the home lots
should he slighted. In Richmond a
great amateur orga ntxation has been
ISOLATION are receiving their share Of
publicity.
But the purest sportsmen in tnA
entire baseball world do not receive
their due. These are the small boys
who play for the love Of the game.
They are members of clubs that may
not belong To any league. but among
them are the Ty Cobbs and Christy
Mathewsons Of the future. They read
Of the doings Of their elders. and
see their prowess extolied. Some
times they may get mention In
the news columns after a hard game,
but that il about all.
Now the Richmond virginian wishes
to publish tho accounts Of these very
games. 1t proposes to print the ohal-
lenges OF every properly organized
baseball club in the city. 1t proposes
to help the boys get games, and then
give an account of the victories won,
II should be the aim Of every cap
tain and manager to get oil the pub
licity due their team. The Sporting
Editor Of The Virginian proposes to
help them.
Send in your challenges. giving the
name Of the players on your team, the
average age OF tho club and the ad-
dress OF the captain or manager.
Name the clubs you wish to play.
Every time you play a game send an
account Of 1t to The virginian. II
will be printed.
Play ball. boys. ana read about it
In The virginian.
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tity. and with Mace the club will be
all right in this department.
Mace Is expected to report today.
Needs Pitcher Of Class.
Griffin needs at least one butcher
of class. He thinks he has him in
Davie, who was with the Newport
News team for time, last season.
Davie pitched great ball for the New
Davie pitched great bali for the New
castle team after the Tidewater
League broke up and Grimm thinks
he will be winner. He Is a spit
bailer, built somewhat on the lines OF
Donovan who was with the Colts last
starboard finger.
Lemmho0 Is well recommended. He
comes from Hartford and the club
would not be paying his expenses
down here Ii there was not an opin-
ion that he will make good.
G<ttiin failed to land HnGue from
the Atlanta club. The minute the
crackers heard that Richmond was
willing to pay price for Hpgue they
decided he must be worth keeping.
Tho club might have obtained Re-
velle, but Dutch will play with the
Norfolk crowd this season.
The men yesterday were told to cut
out the curve and save their arms
Most Of the them obey, but Claude
BRADY put two or three benders
across. Brady wul have to learn con-
troll II he hopes to stay in Class
C league. OF the others Cambrun
showed working knowledge that
may mean lot more and Muster mad
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COLGATE DEFEATS
". 8 |. VARSITY

Especial TO The Richmond Nirginian.)
LEXINGTON, VA. March Is
Colgate turned the tables on WASH
ington and Lee today. defeating them
to 1. The varsitf's lone run in the
first was made on hit, an error
and sacrifice. Colgate went the
varsity one better In the second on
Jones two-bagger, a sacrifice and an
error.
Colgate iunped OH Malcolm for 2
double and two singles, which. with
three errors, sent the tallies up four
more in the eighth. They scored
their last run In the ninth on Jones'
hir Htf1 i bacftlicey z s>.'as. ~ 37sY. ~
Kingstons second abse work. Richs
catching ana Adler's pitching featured
for Colgate. Jones' batting and Web
ster's catches In center featured for
the varsity. Lafayette plays here to-
morrow.
score by innings: r. II. r.
Colgate 100000 IL Q
Varsity 10000 d 5
Batteries: Colgate. Adler and Rich;
Varsity, Malcolm and Stuart.
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MORE TROUBLE IN
OUTLAW LEAGUE
OF CHICAGO COMING INTO
CIRCUIT.

NEW YORK. March 2s.--The meet
ing scheduled in this city today Of
the directors of the United States
Baseball League was called OF for
some reason not stated. At the last
meeting, when Charley White an.
nounced his inability to get grounds
in Manhattan for n team and pre-
sented his resignation, the playing
schedule, 1t was explained by Presi-
dent Whitman. woulc have to be
changed and would be published
March IS.
Since that meeting Chicago has been
taken into the league, o.i.ei, IL a.
rumored, does not meet with the APP
prevail of Andrew Hussey. Jr.. holder
of the Brooklyn franchise, because OF
the long distance to travel ii Chicago
is to put team In the circuit. He
preferred to admit Buffalo to the cir
cult, and for that reason he may
withdraw from the league, 1t was sad.
None of the officials or members
of the league could be found today.
II the playing schedule is 70 oe mace
public it is believed it will be given
out In Chicago.
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Continuous vaudeville.
Colonial
Vaudeville and moving pictures.

madame Butterny' Tonight.
The Aborn English Grand Opera
CompAnys opening performance to-
night, at the Academy OF Music, viii
be occupied with Puccini's beautiful
..Madaua Buttsrf1y,. one Of the bril-.
liant compositions Of all times and
countries.
Critics declare 1t contains all Of the
technical and scientific qualities that
comMAA6 II Ia MuaiAl .studAptA. 0K
the ht4A~1t ORDER whife- II combines
with 90 scholarly 'orchestration those
elements Of tnus1cal beauty which ep-
peal to the average ear.
scornsd melody. that ono thing that
appeals most 70 ordinary music lovers.
and their compositions are only In
tereating to the accomplished musi-
clan and critic, but Madame But
terfiy" II IN exception to this rule
for II II 4 voritahle treasury OF taelO-
dies, while IL story p one 81 The
most chasfnlnG AsAr told A. The AAyEle
Madame Butteray'' u taken FROM
tho drama by David Helasco AAd
John Luther Long. And Puceiui haa
ret the story perfectly.
The Aborn forces Will also prAooee
The Tales Of HOFFMAN," and ~IN,etA
di Lammermoor" for thar aatufoey
matinee and night performances. 70
spAc0v1y.
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SOME SWATTER IS
Mr.. HAM ARNALL
POUNDS OUT THREE HOME RUNS
AND TWO TIIREE-BAGGERS
IN ONE GAME.
POUNDS OUT THREE HOME Runs

The c. & Q. boys, who played such
a remarkable game wednesday, again
triumphed over the scrubs yesterday
by the score of It to D in iiye-ln-
ming contest
Webb Gee started Oh the mound
for the scrubs and was pounded un-
mercifully and had to retire in the
second In favor Brooks Harmon, who
also proved an easy mark.
Ham Arnali's wonderful batting
was a feature. He got three homers
and two three-baggers out OF times
up and an averegae of 1000 for two
games. to ia total Of 2s bases.
Wog, an old-timc star with the
famous StonewalTs OF Church Hill, tn
the eighties, showed up In his usual
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-29
RICHMOND SKATER
NO PRIZE WINNER

The national roller skating cham-
pionship opened wednesday night q
Milwaukee. Chicago and Milwaukee,
skaters won al the honcss. H w.
Colston. OF washington. va me only
Eastern skater to get iook-tn. xisx.
Taylor. tbs Richmond skating wizard.
was entirely frossn out.
There will be local races ct the
Palace Skating Rink tonight. Ford.
who won sasily from Colston and
Taylor last Friday, will skate in the
handicap RAGS ok one mils and . half.
The races will start 1t s:ib o'clock
Tho ri Ray SISTERS viii appear assin
tonight in their fancy skating.
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MISS VAN 0STRAMO
PLAYS GOOD GOLF
SHE DEFEATS MISS DOROTHY
CAMPBELL Is SESdI.FTNAD
AT rTNEHURST.

PINEHURST. y. c., March as
Miss Dorothy Campbell Of the Hamil-
ton, Ont. OH Club and former Amer.
lean champion. met defeat today In
the semi-final round Of the women's
event OF the Amateur Golf Cham
pi0nshtp, the victor being Miss Kate
Van ostrand, OF WATERFOWL, n. Y
In the Anal which is to be played
tomorrow Miss Van Ostrand win meet
Nrs. J. Raymond Price, OF OAkmont.
who won from her club mate, Mrs.
w. G.. FDwnee. Jr., the wife Of the
1910 national champion.
Miss Myra Helmer. OF Midlothian,
defeated Miss Mary Fownes, in the
consolation competition after bril-
liant match.
Tomorrow Atfss Helmar will meet
Mrs. Frank Hayes. OF Engiewood,
who defeated Mrs. John Hcrner, Of
Oakmont.
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. fair delivery. a little to the mustard.
The other boy. Eonnell, just lohbed
the BAH up.
Today the team plays Newark. with
Iron Man" McGinnity in command.
The team Will lineup thus:
Coates, left field.
Baker. second bare.
riouvnoy. center field.
Mccabe. right held.
Gran. third base.
Raiey. first base.
SperTy. mort stop.
Lucia, catcher.
vafbout pitcher.
Brady. pitcher.
Ccnnell, pitchen
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-29
YANKEES ARE OFF
FOR PETERSBURG

ATLANTA, GA. March as.-With
Osborn Ia charge the Yankee Colts
leave Atlanta tomorrow on their way
North Petersburg. Va, Is the irss
stopping place. whore single game
II carded. Richmond II visited the
'fcsie wing day aud. 'thsn~ Captain tsS.
born takes his charges back to Pee
tersburg for two games. On April
4th, Eth and Sth, the Colts perform
In Norfolk. while on April Sth and
II rxMed all day. and 40 rcrk Was
done. II the gsues In Toledo. In
cianapolis. Columbus and Dayton are
called III, Moivorton he's arr&f.x q 20
play exhibition battles with the local
club ana thu Albany team. Of the
Sscutheastorp league next week.
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form and no scrub player reached
second, Just before the fame was
called on account darkness IN tho
nth, Frank Charkley drove the pill to
the water tank, but Walkers one
hand catch robbed him Of = home
run.
lhe Claim team IL very disappoint-
ed at the resignation OF Aldee Lor-
raine, one Of their star twtrlers. who
vas dependent on. fa reItess WOE vi,
times Lorraine will pitch for the
Athletics or the Old Dominion Lcague,
The tabulated score tells the tale.
@. = q Claim Ofnce.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-29
At the Theatres
Academy.

Academy.
Friday and Saturday--Opera in
English. Madame Butterfly" FRI
day night: The Tales Of Hoffman,
Saturday matinee: Lucia di Lam
Saturday night. The
Aborn Company.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-29

Hummary--Two- base hits: Martin,
Il: Amtead, 3. Three-baae hits. Ana
stead, i; Arnal. 2. Homo runs: Arm
I'LL, 3. Sacrifice hits: W0g. webb Gee.
Hits or Wog. s: on Webb Zee. II;
on Hartman. ~ In lnnin9k struck
out BY Voc. q: by Gee. q ]: by Hsf-
mon. y,
Time az game. l:it umpire, MI.
Hennett ewis. Attendsnte N
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-29
Rijuru.

This week--"The Travelling Sales
man."
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Players.
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Stevens. lb. s.sssss.
Lewis. SO. ....s..s,.
woodward. 3b. s....e
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COlea II: O.
NIley
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tity. and with Mace the club will be
all right in this department.
Mace Is expected to report today.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-10-05

bin proDosing - create labor mem
Der Of the cabinet: he has fought
prominently for tariff reduction. AZ
chairman Of the House Committee on
Foreign Relations. he brought in the
famous resolution ahrogating the
Russian treaty and rebuking the OPP
preston Of Jewish American citizens
by the Russian government. His part
in erecting the abrogation OF this in
famous treaty has been warmly In.
dorsed by his Progressive Republican
opponent. oscar Straus.
In one of the speeches placing him
in nomination. Sulzer was referred TO
as ''commoner." He not only Is one.
but he believes in looking the part.
A lank. gaunt man. his hair often
uncut and his derby verdant with
age. no Democrat equals him In dis
regard OF his personal appearance. II
he is elected. as every Democrat
hopes he will be. it is certain that
nothing short Of undue process OF
law will force him 10 wear frock
coat and a high hat. He is unique
figure with a unique career; he VIII
make a unique campaign. He pos
sesses a distinct appeal Cor the masses
in the city of New York. and there
he must make his most telling blow.