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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-01-30

least interfere with the fowls free
dom of movement but to prevent her
from setting, although she can lay
eggs and is expected to do so II she
wants to remain popular. When a
hen persists in setting the eggs are
sometimes hard to find. and when
they are found are unfit for any 9th.
er use.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-01-30

II the hogs are dying and the cause
cannot be found, have an expert hold
several post mortem examinations.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-01-30

Sour milk Is more rellshed by
fowls than sweet milk: sweet skim
milk is best for mixing mashes.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-01-30

Two very important points in rails
ing poultry are to keep plenty OF grit
before your fowls and not to overfeed
them.
The state herald., 1913-02-21

/ interrupted, from something men
toned at Lees headquarters.
you! oh. wish you could. for
their relationship has mystified 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 un.
derstand was that | knew the cap
tain's dislike of Eric had in no way di.
minished. He spoke of him as say.
agely as ever
Perhaps he played part-his ul-
Innate purpose revenge"
1T might be that-yes, 1t might be
that. and-and the consummation of
that revenge may account for all which
has occurred. But must go on with
what had to tell
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
cause, | had unconsciously become a
part OF Its development, and that
was destined now TO be even more
deeply involved. Whatever the mys-
terry. ! must solve 1t for her sake My
hand again sought hers. holding it in
firm clasp. There was sound OF
hoofs on the dusty road behind US.
ut 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 Ave min.
utes ago
The state herald., 1913-02-21
Original Name Was washen.

Mr. Joseph |. Keefer developed
some curious information on the an
cestery OF Gen. George Washington.
IN an address which he delivered before
WILLIAM Gushing camp Sons OF Vet
Grams. at Washington. Mr.. Keefer de
clared that President Washlngton's
forefathcrs were not named Washing
ton at all, Their name was plain
Washen. In 1860 when John Washen.
President Washington's great.grnnd.
father. sailed from the north OF Eng
land for the colonies and settled for
n new life at place called Pops. near
Colonial Beach. he revised his plebian
name OF Washen for the more aristo
cratic Washington. MIR. keefer gave
sketch OF the deep researches which
led him backward over the branches
OF the washen family tree for more
than 90 generations. until he located
the original Washen at Cave Castle
England lie had many interesting
pictures OF historical subjects. which
be displayed in connection with his
lecture.
The state herald., 1913-02-21
[ical whs,
credit. |

up for o
duces iptI
c0oabo1
The state herald., 1913-02-21
Washington.

A nation Ia not merely an assress.
ton OF individuals. but n body OF
laws and institutions. welded into one
organic. living entity. Writing and
reading OF history are beneficial only
In no far M history establishes n
school OF morals,
The past IL n vast field. The bad
man M well M N. good man fndn In
cthc future n limitlcss haven for his
Imagination. and hopes for fame and
favor at the hands OF generations TO
succeed him. The historian. looking
back Mt years far He'd. seeking to per.
ccivo clearly through obsourity the
right relation Of acts OF individuals, OF
parties or Of nationn. Ia sometimes
Inclined TO doubt tho soundneHs OF his
own judgment In future that harkn
back TO past 30 distant
The state herald., 1913-02-21
Washington Showed Consum-
mate Military Genius in Select
ing Spot for Winter Quarters.
SAVED TRACT FROM ENEMY
erltish Possession of Philadelphia
Made 1t Imperative That the
American Army Should Be in
Close Touch With the Sol
dlers Of King George.

There is letter of peculiar inter-
est written by George Washington
from Valley Forge in January, 177s.
1t was dictated to. and the body Of
the letter is In the handwriting of
Alexander Hamilton. Sparks printed
portion Of the letter, but thought 1t
well to leave out the following por-
tion, in which Washington gives his
reasons for selecting Valley Forge
as his winter headquarters:
THE enemy still remain in posses
sion of Philadelphia and are secured
by strong chain of redoubt with In.
trenchments of communication from
Schuylkill to Delaware. We are post
ed on the west side of the former
about twenty miles from the city. and
with pains and industry the troops
are tolerably well covered In huts.
We are to regret we are not more
comfortably quartered. but circum-
stances would not admit of it. Had
we retired to the towns In the In
terror part Of the state a large tract
Of fertile country would have been
The state herald., 1913-02-21

true confidence In you would enable
me to speak with such frankness IL
know Of no one else in whom could
confide. and-and the time has come
when l must have help-the help of a
friend. should have explained to
my father-indeed intended to do SO
but now he is helpless to aid me.
There Is no one else | feel able to
trust. 1-l-you were in my thought
tonight; IL am not sure ! did ut
even pray for your coming, and--and
then God sent you
My hand sought hers. and held 1t
against my horses name.
Tell 1t in your own way. DEAR
whispered.
She flashed one glance into my face,
leaving her hand In mine, while our
horses took dozen strides.
1T will not take long," she began.
In so low 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 It's loyalty My
father was Kings officer. and felt 1t
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 II all over together. and Eric chose
his own course. Only Alfred Grant
made trouble, presuming on what he
termed cur engagement, and enieavor-
ed to force my brother to join the
Kings troops. The two quarreled bit.
terly. and Eric. hot.headed boy,
struck him. Grant has never forgiven
that blow. nor Eric's influence over
me. To the latter he attributes my
.dislike-yet this was not true: II was
because as ] grew older realized the
Ill character of the man.
She paused moment. gathering the
threads OF thought more closely.
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 ia.
The state herald., 1913-02-21

exposed to ravage and ruin and we
should have distressed in n peculiar
manner the yirtuous citizens from
Philadelphia who had fed thither for
refuge"
So II will be seen that Washington
was Influenced in going to Valley
Forge. not only by a desire to har-
rass and hold In check the enemy,
but to save his fellow-citizens from
privation and suffering. Well may he
be called the good and great Wash
ington. No man has had more diff
cult and more desperate situations to
face and no public character In the
history OF our country has had. not
only to frame plans for military and
political crises. but to carry out those
plans himself.
The state herald., 1913-02-21

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The state herald., 1913-02-21

there was no sharpness In tho voice.
Captain Grant. Potcrf What can
tho man want herer'
"He claimed TO be hunting desert
crr." returned Swanson. aa calmly do.
libcratc OF speech as over. But that
was false. He knew we were on tho
road. and asked for you"
For met And you told him"
Merely that you rode ahead to ucc
that tho road wan clear. Then | left
nj once, fearing ho might Join you"
she nat moment In silence. hcr
head bowed: then looked across into
my face,
This arrival must end our confer.
onoe. Major" she said soboriy. cap.
tain Gran, must not know that yor are
The state herald., 1913-02-21

thor secured Grant commission.
were In New York. while Eric was sta.
toned up tho river with Morgan's
rinomen. When New Jcrscy was In.
vnded. both commands came south.
and. because OF Erio's knowledge OF
this country, he WAS detailed M scout.
This reckless iife was greatly TO his
liking. I saw him occasionally by mp.
pointmcnt. usually at Elmhurn,. and
became aware that his old quarrel
with Captain Grant was seemingly for.
gotten. There appeared 10 be nomc
understanding. some special connee.
tion between them. They met once.
nj least, hnd I delivered one note be-
tween them"
Perhaps I can explain that ist-r."
The state herald., 1913-02-21

sacrifice herself. She was of nature
to do this, as was already abundantly
proved by her assumption of male
attire to save Eric's reputation. My
own responsibility loomed large as l
reached this conclusion, and remem-
bered her appeal for help. She, also,
must suspect the truth, and had turned
raveling the mystery. She trusted me,
loved me. now believed-and, under
God, would prove worthy of her faith.
Riding ahead. boot to boot with
Conroy, thought out plan for ac-
ton. and finally. in the gray Of the
morning. told him enough of the story
to arouse his interest, Just before
sunrise we passed Elmhurst, the great
white mansion appearing silent and
deserted, There was no halting. al
though we turned In the saddle to
look, and my eyes swept over the
troopers trotting behind us.
Regulars" asked. nodding back
across my shoulder.
mot man but has seen two years
service" he replied proudly. Ham
ilton knows the troop. and he picked
us out"
Il may need them for 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. I'll tell Arnold the story.
The state herald., 1913-02-21

wv Nss'9Heu 10 WY SoH'HdHoi
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 time7
The horses seem In good condition"
We passed swiftly over the level
country. meeting a few stragglers, but
paying them small attention. BY two
O'Clock we were on the banks OF the
Delaware. and half.hour later.
swung down stiiiy from the saddle In
front OF Arnold's headquarters on
High street.
He was an officer 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 CT.
fering me glass OF wine.
you look tired. major. and must
rest before you start back. shall
have my report ready by sundown."
General Arnold" said. standing
respectfully hat in hand. Il have a IN.
vor 10 ask-that you will send your
report by some other messenger. and
give me detail for special service"
He looked up In surprise.
Special service. sirl But you are
not assigned TO my command"
THAT is true. general" insisted.
but the conditions warrant the un.
usual application"
what service is contemplated
An attempt TO kill or capture Red
Fagin, and release scout whom |
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 tho
Jersey shore"
out OF the window. and then again
faced me-
by Cad. sir. this is n most extraor-
dinary request. Damme. I'D like TO
get hold OF Fngin all right. but need
TO know more OF your plan. and the
i'hhoh suu nave ioI anhiHk HuSh
detail. II looks foolhardy to my
mind"
went over tho situation carefully.
watching the effect OF my words In
the mans face. lie sat at the table
now, leaning forward eagerly. Ar
mold had the reputation OF n gallant.
and my first reference TO u young lady
aroused him.
"The name. please-you meptiopss
no name"
claire Mortimer. sir
"Ahl Ali remember her well.
Danced with her myself. Now 20 on,
sir: I can appreciate tho tale better
for my recollection OF the fair hero
ipe.'
was not long at II. although he
interrupted mo occnpionaily by shrowd
questioning. As I concluded he KEEP,
silent moment. looking at me from
under his heavy browa.
1T looks like rather n blind trail
TO me. major" he said kindly. but
I'm no spoilsport IN such nm AFFAIR.
You nigh, have tho luck TO stumble
onto your party. and I'D take the
chance myself II were In your shoes
You wish to start at sunset"
"Yes. sir"
you need hornos. rations and pisto,
ammunition for twelve mem"
"Yca. sir"
VERY well. major, tho 1uartermhs
ter will attend these details, Go and
lie down Washington may not ap
prove, but m take tho responslbiiity.-
lie extended his hhnd across the
table. aud I felt tho hrm clasp Of hi,
hand,
GRO Nm cosTiHuEDJ
The state herald., 1913-02-21
snuh Pr,ecd,s Triumph.

After one OF Gen. wanhinston'n dis.
artrous campaigns the ladies' OF Phil.
ndolphia declined TO notice his wife.
and administered the Hnub direct,
which was In interesting contrast TO
their reception OF her when nert she
entered PHILADELPHIA m tho wife Of
the president.
The state herald., 1913-02-21
|APrER xxvIl.-(con.inued.)


jor Lawrence" he began, and |
ID the face was not turned to-
me. 81 am sure you are not de
h. although you act the part
hardly understand"
b, but | am sure you do. II
not permit you to go away de-
bg me"
nt. my boy. this is a mystery"
b you mean TO Insist you do not
/ -have not recognized me?'
what can you meant"
lerely that ! am Claire Mortimer"
lifting the hat. the young OH
{ was revealed In the dim light as
= lady. Surely you knew"
81 )ut | did not" insisted. earnest.
q recovering from my surprise. and
' ling forward to look into her face.
~ should /, General Washington
: me II was Eric who came for his
: er. Why should suspect In this
: kness?"
i represented myself as Eric"
stammered.
And was II you also who rode Into
I lines yesterday. telling OF clin'
= s whereabouts7"
ID Yes" hesitatingly, her eyes lifting
bny face.
But you must listen to me. Major
.rence: you must learn why ! did
unwomanly an act"
First answer one question"
Gladly."
lis there an Eric Mortimer"
RThere is," she answered frankly.
y brother. II was for his sake
all this"
a moment | sat In my saddle VI.
ply. our horses walking side by side
Tough the night. while endeavored
grasp the meaning OF her confes.
bn. know that she was riding bare.
>adcd. her face turned away.
go on said at last. tell me the
hole story"
Il WILL" firmly. her head uplifted. II
~ tempted TO do no nj Elmhurst.
pt somsthing seemed to seal my lips
berc 10 now no longer amy excuse for
hence. III wish you TO know. and.
Pen. perhaps. you may feel moro
indy disposed toward me"
Your father Ia aware"
NO. not even father. He is scarce
conscious Of what Ii going on about
I'm. Peter knows. and Tonopnh."
Nth n wnvc OF hcr hand into the dark
hndows.
"They arc with you. housekeeping
unrd over himf"
Yes. they have known from tho
eginning, not everything. OF course.
Or that was not necessary. Peter Ii
n old servant. silent and trustworthy
10 would never question an act Of
ninc, while the Indian has reason to
70 grateful and loyal 10 me. What.
vcr indiscrction. Major Lawrence. I
naf have been guilty OF. have gono
IoHherc unacoompanied by theao
wd you win believe that1"
eas ana whatever else you tell
ncs
That now. must necessarily be
be entire story, As ! proceed you
MI be oonvianed. ] think. that only .
The state herald., 1913-02-21
SYNOPSIS.

n lawrence. son of Judge Law
{Firginia, whose wife was a Lee,
perilous mission by Gen.
bn, Just after the winter at VAL
Disguised in n British uni
renee arrives within the enemy's
e Major attends great fete
the Lady of the Blended
m mob. He later meets the girl
liant ball. Trouble is started
eltz. and Lawrence is urged by
er. Mistress Mortimer (The Lady
Ended Rose), to make his escape.
Is detected rs a spy by Captain
the British Army who agrees
The duel is stopped by Grants
md the spy makes dash for
wimming "a river following a mar
Ape. The Major arrives at the
blacksmith. who Is friendly. and
be Lady of the Blended Rose.
Grant and rangers search black
1op in vain for the spy. Law
1ns the minute men. Grant and
\ are captured by the minute men.
)e is made prisoner by an Indian
white men, who lock him In a
>ell. Peter advises Lawrence not
mpt to escape as some one"
end for him. Grents appearance
bsteTS 10 tHe tofnbindtiou VI CIR
ices. Lawrence again meets the
the Blended Rose, who informs
I he Is In her house: and that she
command OF the party that cap
i'm. The captive is thrust into Il
derground chamber when Captain
egins a search of the premises.
igging his way out, Lawrence
e place deserted. Evidence OF a
nd dead man across the thres-
ol. Mortimer. father of the Lady
Blended Rose. finds his home In
capt. Grant insists that Lawrence
x up at once. Miss Mortimer ap-
Explains the mystery and Law
held a prisoner OF war. Law
capes through plans arranged by
ly and sees Grant attack Miss
r. Grant Is knocked out by Law
'ho comes to Miss Mortimer's re-
then makes his escape. Captain
base villany revealed. Lawrence
to Valley Forge. where learns
( Grants perfidy. Washington
linton at battle and Lawrence gets
Eric Mortimer. The battle OF
th. Gen. Washington again starts
e on an important mission.
The state herald., 1913-02-21
CHAPTER XVIII.

Before General Arnold.
felt her hand withdrawn quickly.
and the swift intake OF her breath. yet
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-15

William tIickman's Hill Garden farm
which wa ssold in front of the court
house at Clarksburg Saturday.
William Hickman was here from
Bristol today.
Mrs. Bertha Barnes and son
Claude, returned home few days
ago from Athens, o., where they had
been visiting her parents, and were
detained there longer than she in
tended owing to high waters.
The citizens of this district are
very much pleased over the appoint
meat OF Charles C. lVittro as county
road surveyor, and hope work will
soon begin toward smoothing ami
leyeling. the roads Mr., Eittro is
well qualified for the position.
I: Howard barnes and sons. Earl
and Harold. were Salem visitors Sat
'urday evening.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-15
AGENTS WANTED
BRISTOL
SsSsssSesSsa SesS1essese 49,



BRISTOL, April 15-The wife CT
Bee Wetzel. an employee of the
Wheeling Gas Company, died or
child birth Sunday evening at her
home on High street in the east end.
She isssuryiyed by her husband anI
five small children. The funeral was
held at the Methodist Episcopal
church and was in charge of the
Rev. Mr.. Frasure. Interment was
made in the Cherry Camp run GEM
etery.
Giles Richards and ose Hall were
seriously hurt a few days ago when
the bull wheel post Of the wen at
which they were working fell on
them. The falling timbaESfell on
and buried Richards's head beneath
it in the sand pumpings and his
skull was fractured. Hall had twS
ribs torn lose from his backbone.
Considering their injuries, they are
getting along very nicely.
Mrs. Belle Barnes received very
painful injury few days ago when
she stepped on round stone walcn
rolled, causing her to fall to the
ground and sprain her left ANKLE
severely. She is unable to walk
without the aid of crutches.
Mr.. and Mrs, U. Grant Way, Of
Salem. are the happy parents of a
ten and one-half pound girl haby,
and Grant was not slow about pass
ing around the cigars.
The Arthur Sheets oil Company
ran 1000 feet of eight-inch casing
at its well on the Ed sigley farm
Monday night.
Mrs. Albert D. Lyons and children
were guests Of friends here Sunday.
Julius Matthey has purchased
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-15
A NEW DANCING CLASS.

Prof. Finley w. Mott, of Parkers-
burg will start a new dancing class
in Hoffman Hall Thursday night,
April 18th, at s o'clock. Those Wish
ing to take lessons may enter on yhls
date. Prof Mott has been very sue
cessful here, having taught over 800
pupils here in the. past three months.
Prof, Mott will teach this class the.
correct waltz and two-step and all the
late dances that are now all the rage
down east, viz the Boston, the Argen
tine Tango, and the one-step withsthe
grape vine. This class will enter for
term of 10 lessons, the tuition is So
each. Don't miss this opportunity to
get just what 70 uwant in the dance
line, the class starts Thursday night,
April II. =.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-15

For SALE-For ten days only, sub.
division of third lot west of c. NJ.
Harris fine residence property. Two
lots fronting on Locust street, 25x
70 feet. deep Price $4,000 each
Lots fronting West on Peck Court,
fine view. 5000 to $500. Easy terms.
These are all fine building lots and
splendid bargains Water and sewer
in front of each lot. Call Harvey F.
Smith, Bell phone.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-15
FOR sALE-In the Frio valley win.

FOR SALE-In the FriO valley win.
ter gardens, 10 acre farms for
-Four hundred and fifty dollars.
$50 down and $40 month, no in
terest, no tax until paid for. From
April until June 10 the Fowler
Bros Land Company will give two
town lots free with each purchase
of 10 acres, one lot in the town Of
Fowlerton, Texas, and the second in
the town of Dull, Texas. Anyone in
terested in this land sale will please
drop a postal card to A. G. Coburn,
Wilsonburg, w. Va, land agent for
Fowler Brothers Land Company,
and will call on them at once.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-15
FOR SALE-Two story frame dwell.

FOR sALE-Two story frame DWELL
ing, six rooms and bath, laundry
and cellar under the entire house.
Front, side and back porches, slate
roof, city water and gas. No city
taxes. Cement walks, large yard
and garden, on paved street. Car
stops in front of the door, located
Just across the street from Point
Comfort school, practically new.
I For particulars call at 921 West
Pike street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-15
WANTED-Male Help

WANTED-A married man ION farm.
Must be good. clean mixer and
understand general farm work to
help milk and work on farm in sum-
mer and 10 work in barn in winter,
> room house and steady position
to good man with references. Ad-
: dress SIX. x" care Telegram office.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-15
ZOE aALE

PARCEL POST MAP for Clarksburg
and Harrison county; gives zones
and rates to every part OF the U. S.;
printed on good quality white card;
every family should have one; will
save time money and annoyance.
Price 10c at the Daily Telegram
office.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-15

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It acts on natures plan, relieves The lungs
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This remedy has world wide sale and use
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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-15

FOR SALE-I, haze for sale Groom
house on q good lot. Strictly inside
! pfoperts, near eenterSof city. sstrfcts
ly moderh and practically new. !. A
real bargain to quick purchaser.
Address Box $40, Bell phone 27-J.,