The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-10-03

iicht volunteering 10 guide me 70
hoWes quarters In High street. He
was genial fellow, and pointed out
various places OF interest. as we rode
more slowly through the streets close
along the river side. questioning me
often upon affairs in New York. to
which | returned such vague answers
as pleased me, paying small heed to
ne truth. All along the river were
redoubts, well garrisoned, with black
gun muzzles pointing out across the
water. Many houses had been razed
ana their debris, together with the
llre ruin OF the past winter, gave to
everything look OF desolatlon. Much
artillery was parked In the state house
yard, and several vessels OF war were
lying at anchor In the stream, while
the entire shore line was Asled with
barges, decorated as for fete, large
force OF men laboring about them. My
companion, observing my interest at.
iracted In that direction, refined up
his horse to explain.
Those are the galleys being made
ready for the Mlschianza, Fortesque,"
he said, waving his hand. you came
to us at lucky hour"
The Mischianza?" | asked. puzzled
by the strange term. Some festival,
you mean?-some gala day."
TITS an Italian word, they tell me.
sgnifying medley. The officers give
It In farewell to Sir William, who will
sail tomorrow A pretty penny It
costs. See, there is Major oHara
now. one Of the managers; there are
three others, Sir John Wrottlesly, Ma.
jor Gardiner. and the chief engineer,
Montresor. Do you know them? No?
Oh, had forgotten you have only Just
arrived. You will know them ere long.
however, for they are the leaders in
such affairs. That is Captain Andre
there with O'Hara" He waved his
hand. and the younger officer lifted his
cooked hat in acknowledgment. Let
US spur over there. lieutenant. until |
get you n ticket OF invitation"
followed, careless OF the loss of
timo SO could both see and hear.
Andre. this ia Lieutenant For
tesque just in from New York with
dispatches for Howe ! have prom.
ised him a ticket for tonight"
The young officer laughingly extend.
ed hand.
THE more the merrier, Craig. With
the Forty-second see, sir; knew your
colonel well. You'll find America isn't
30 bad. after you get used to II. We've
had a gay time here. eh. O'Hara? The
best Of liquor. and the prettieat Of
girls, and now we'll show the town
something II won't forget in hurry"
He held out card to me. Rather
ornate, considering the printers in
these colonies; designed It myself"
1t was certainly handsome souve-
mir, perhaps six inches by four in
size, engraved as in shield, yielding
view OF tho sea. with the setting
sun. and on wreath the words, "Lucco
discendena, ancto splendore resur-
gam" while at the top was the gen.
erals crest, bearing the words, "Vive
vale"
"A fine conceit. indeed" con.
fessed, and II the pageant BIO equal
to its promise twill be well worth
tho seeing. What is the purpose, gen.
tlemen7"
ITO give Sir William At farewell"
returned Andre, pleased at my un.
stinted praise. And now that the
Lord has sent US a fine day, can
promise festival worthy the herald.
But. Fortesque. II you would have au-
dience with Howe. advise you to get
on. for he will have few spare mo.
ments between now and day-dawn to-
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. was ad-
mitted without delay. An aide took
my name, and within a very few mo-
ihohtb OF Wiiidm Himself entered
through u rear door, attlred 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
to know can retain my present staff
There was no special news in New
York. lieutenant"
"None OF particular Importance. I |
believe, sir. We landed only a short |
time ago"
Eyes. ] understand. You were for
tunate to get through here 80 easily
the Jerseys are a hotbed OF rebellion.
Do you return with me by water?"
II believe that was left to my own
discretion. should be glad of a day
Or two in Philadelphia"
Easily arranged. While shall
cave the city tomorrow so as to give
Clinton fair field, l shall remain on
Lord Howe's flagship for some little
line previous to final departure for
New York. You had better mess here
With my staff Mahry" turnipv IN ths