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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-04-24

Well, / was tied hand and foot by dis
cipline; helpless to turn aside from
duty now in the face of this new cam
paign. Every man was needed, and
40 personal consideration would ex-
cuse my leaving the ranks W. for a
day. II was with heavy heart I rode
into the camp Of my regiment, and lay
down on the bare ground, with head
pillowed upon the saddle. knowing the
drums would sound in a few short
hours.
1t was hard to work through the
routine of the next few days. although
some excitement was given us Of
Maxwells brigade by scouting details
sent across the valley to observe the
movements of the British patrols. On
such duty ! passed the greater portion
of two days In the saddle, and, by
chance. met both Farrell and Duval,
who were with the Jersey militiamen,
now rapidly coming in to aid US, as
the rumor Of an impending battle
spread across country. Farrell came
-sx.3he head Of fifty men, rough look
ing, raggedly dressed fellows, but we'll
armed. and / had a word with him
while pointing ont where Dickinscn.s
troops we're camped. Unfortunately
- hnsw nssaA - sahAA n D~ Mo-
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SYNOPSIS.

Matsf Lawrence. son OF Judge Law
raps,e OF Virginia. whose wife was a Lee,
= SAINT on a perilous mission by Gen
gton, just after the winter at Val-
sey Forge. Disguised in a British uni
form Lawrence arrives within the enemy's
lines. The Major attends q great fete
and saves the Lady OF the Blended
Rose" from mob. He later meets the CIR
over a waltz. and Lawrence Is urged by
his partner, Mistress Mortimer CThe Lady
or the Blended Rosel, TO make MS escape.
Lawrence Is detected as a spy by Captain
Grant OF the British Army who agrees
~ a duel. The duel 10 stopped by. Grants
friends and the spy makes a dash TOT
liberty. swimming a river following . mar
,s,y escape. The Major arrives at the
ahop OF a 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,
rence Joins the minute men. Grant ana
his train are captured by the minute men.
lawrence is made prisoner by an Indian
and two white men. who lock him In a
strong cell Peter advises Lawrence not
10 attempt to escape as some one"
would send for him. Grants appearance
adds mystery 10 the combination or cir
cu~rrstances. Lawrence again meets the
gAdy OF the Blended Rose, WHO informs
him THAI he is In her house: and that she
waa In command OF the party that cap
tured him. The captive is thrust into a
dark underground chamber when Capta.n
After digging his way out, Lawrence
finds the place deserted. Evidence Of a
battle and a dead man across the TIRES
k-ld. Col. Mortimer. father of the Lady
OF the Blended Rose. finds his home in
ruins. Capt. Grant insists that Lawrence
b strung up at once. Miss Mortimer APP
-e-rs, explains the mystery and Law
renee is held a 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.
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CHAPTER XXI.
Z Uncover Captain Grant.


The thicket was sufficiently dense 10
conceal US from the man, who re-
manned standing ut the foot or the
steps. He was but a mere dark shad-
ow, and l could not ven distinguish
that he was a soldier, yet the danger
OF HE presence was sufficiently great,
for should be advance to the right he
would come upon Grants unconscious
form, and in that silence the slightest
noise might arouse suspicion. Mistress
Claire still chung to my hand, but only
10 whisper a sentence OF instruction.
go straight north, major. until you
reach the hedge; follow the shadow
OF that beyond the orchard, and then
take the road running westward,
Don't mount until you reach there
goodby."
"Goodby. you will not forget me?"
IL am afraid not, but-but you
must gol"
left her standing there. a faint
CLEAN of white against the dark shrub.
berry, motionless.
There Is no incident or that nights
ride which recall distinctly. ! mere.
1y pushed on steadily through the
darkness. leaving my mount to choose
his own course. confident we were
headed toward the river. was suf-
ficiently acquainted with the valley of
the Delaware. when daylight came. to
decide upon the nearest ford. AS to
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-04-24

timers column CT Queens Rangers
had passed his place on their return
to Philadelphia two days after my a.
cape. Grant wss not with them, U
Claire was, while Peter had been left
behind at Elmhurat. Fagin had not
been o~vertaken, although the Rangers
had engaged in a skirmish with some
Of his followers, losing two men.
Colonel Mortimer had been wounded
slightly. AS to Eric he knew nothing
no OLA had even mentioned the lads
name.
1t was thus clearly evident / could
do nothing, although l now possessed
a well defined theory Of Just what had
occurred. To my mind Eric was IN
the hands Of Fagin, either hidden go
Curely away among the sand caves for
some purpose connected with Grants
treaChery, or else with the intention
Of claiming the reward for his capture
offered by Howe. The former prob
ably seemed most likely in view OF
Grants failure 10 return to Philadel-
phia with Colonel Mortimer, yet there
was no reason why the co]nspirators
should not wreak vengeance, and win
the reward also. But did Claire
know, or suspect the predicament Of
her brother? II she did, then she
was seeking to conceal the truth from
her father, but would never remain
long inactive in the city. | knew the
girls real spirit too well to believe
she would fail for long in Learning
the boys fate.
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CHAPTER XIV.
FORCING Clinton TO Battle.

vas left behind at Coryell's Ferry,
for the purpose Of Fastening forward
any supplementary orders from Wash
ington, when Maxwell, AMI the Jersey
militiamen, pressed forwsrd n an eff.
fort to retard the march O! the enemy.
From the reports Of cou we began
to understand what was occurring.
Before dawn On the eighteenth Of Juns
the British army began leaving the
city, crossing the Delaware' at Glouces-
ter point. and by ~eveninS the motley
host, comprising Regulars, Hessians,
Loyalists, and a swarm OF camp fob,
lowers, were halted near Haddenieldr
five miles southeast of CaIlden.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-04-24

The moment this knowledge reached
Washington, he acted. In spite Of op
position from some Of his leading ON
GERS, his W. purpose remained stead.
fact, and every preparation had al
ready been carefully made for ener
getic pursuit. Our troops fit for serv.
Ice numbered less than FIVE thousand
men, many OF these hastily gathered
militia, some of whom had never been
under fire, but the warmth and COM
fort of the summer time, together
with the good news from France, had
inspired all with fresh courage. What.
ever Of dissension existed was only
among the coterie Of general officers.
the men In the ranks being eager for
battle, even though the odds were
strong against us. There was no dc
lay. no hitch In the promptness Of ad
vance. The department OF the Quar-
termaster General had every plan
worked out In detail. and. within two
days, the entire army had crossed the
river. and pushed forward to -wit.4ia .
few miles OF Trenton. Morgan. viii
six hundred men. was hurried forward
to the reinforcement Of Maxwell, ana
relieved from ~ duties at tie ferry
J was permitted TO Join his column.
80 ~ onnrExxuEa,
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auu 0uuuohtl ncatt<cu TIE 6doo
vIllalny Revealed.
.lhe British patrols. I must run the risk
pf lodging these, but felt safe from
such an encounter for several hours.
In truth I met no one. having no occa.
sion to W. draw rein. although we
passed through two small villages. and
by q number OF farms. I could not
even determine that these houses were
occupied; they we're dark and silent.
gwen the g~aiIoping hoofs of my horse
failing to awaken response.
It was already daylight when I drew
MP on the blur summit to gaze down
Into the river valley. In the middle
distance small villages faced each
other across the stream. and toward
kSess most OF the roads co~nverged-
proof o. the existence OF sTUrd. l
pould not be mistaken as 10 the town
Burlington on the Jersey shore. and
opposite Bristol. I should be safe
enough In the latter. even II We had
no outpost stationed there. I knew
homes along those shaded streets.
where food would i>e forthcoming. and
where / could probably procure a fresh
horse. 1t was the nearer town. nestled
mi the Jersey bank, that I studied
with ths assStesS caro- hut 10 fsp-ss
4 could see. the single street vas de-
b6rtod. To the south, certnirly two
,niles away, q squadron OF horse were
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Between Love and Duty.
N was already growing dusk when I
pde inte ~ unes - ysh~& ns~~>
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1913-10-03
Notice Of Cost Of Improvement

Notice is hereby given that the assess
ment for the improvement of Richmond
street from Fessenden street To Smith
avenue, the total cost of which
is goes. l6 was declared by Ordinance
No. 564, entitled "An ordinance deelar,
ing the cost of improving Richmond
street from the north line OF Smith ave.
to the south line OF Fessenden street
aud assessing I he property
benefited thereby, deelari
such assessment aud directing the entry
OF the same in the docket of city liens. 4"
The cost of said improvement is levied
upon all the lots, parts of lots aud par
GELS of land within the boundaries of the
district described as follows: Between
the north side of Smith avenue to the
south line OF Ressenden street.
A statement of such assessment has
been entered in the docket of city liens
September "a, 1918, and said assessment
IS now due and payable at the Office OF
the recorder OF the city of St. Johns, Or
egon, and will be delinquent aud bear
interest after Oct. 4, 1918, and il not
paid on OF before Oct. Gath, 1918, pro-
eeedings will be taken for the collection
of the same by sale Of property as pro-
yided by the city charter.
Pa. RICE.
Recorder
Published in the St. Johns Review on
September 26th, Oct. 3rd, aud 10, 1918
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1913-10-03

The people of the Congrega.
tional church gave their pastor.
Rev. James Murphey. a very
pleasant surprise last Friday
evening. The idea was first
originated in the young peoples
Sunday school class No. 5, but
they were strengthened by the
older folks. Many of the young
people were dressed in charac.
ter, which added to their pleas.
ure rs well as that of the others.
Mr.. Murphey was the recipient
Of many lovely gifts. one in par
ticular being large arm rocker.
which was presented by the
class. Refreshments were furm.
ished by the ladies. These were
layishly partaken of after music
and games of various descriptions
had made the evening most en-
jOyahle.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1913-10-03

The question of voting bonds
in the sum of 81, $50, 600 will con-
front the voters of Multnomah
county on the fourth day Of next
month. IL is proposed that the
money derived from the sale of
these bonds shall build the Ore
gon side approach and Oregon's
share Of the Interstate bridge
over the Columbia river, uniting
the two states. The benefits to
be derived from such stupen-
dous project are so obvious and
far reaching that il is most diff
cult TO conceive how any one
could look with disfavor upon
the proposition. And il is some
thing that may be achieved with
out actually costing the taxpay-
ers of Multnomah county any
thing. II is only a matter of the
county lending It's credit to the
amount of bonds needed for the
purpose. The bridge will un-
doubtedly be operated under a
toll system. Under the present
inadequate ferry system between
the two states the revenue de-
rived from ferry charges will
approximate more than S75. 600
this year. IL is stated upon excel
lent authority. That 500. 600
yearly could easily be obtained
through toll charges on an inter
state bridge with an increase of
ten per cent yearly is q foregone
conclusion. Thus il can be read
lily seen that in ten or twelve.
years the bridge will have paid
for itself without touching the
pockets of the taxpayers. Clark
county. Washington. has almost
unanimously pledged itself to
provide half the cost Of the
bridge. and surely Multnomah
county cannot possibly afford TO
do less. The interstate bridge
means a closer communion be-
teween the two states, making
access into each of great ease
and convenience Each voter in
the county should vote in favor
of the bond issue. II has the |
endorsement and support of the |
Commercial club. and should |
have the support of all citizens
as well.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1913-10-03

The Portland Railway, Light
and Power Co, is installing side
tracks and block signals on the
st. Johns loop preparatory to
routing the st. Johns ears alter
nately over this loop. Accord
ing TO the new routing. one trip
of the st. Johns cars will travel
through East St. Johns, and the
next trip this will be reversed.
Side tracks have been built on
the bridge over the North Bank
railroad cut and also ON Fessen-
den street, in order that the al
ternate ears may pass each 9TH
en-. Large benefit is expected
from the new routing, and a
source of great convenience, es-
pecially TO those living i'm the
Eastern section of the city.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1913-10-03

The largest thresher shark
ever seen in the waters of va
quina Bay was towed in from
the ocean by the Ollie $. Friday
night. The huge fish was seen
at sea feeding on a dead whale,
and the passengers on the vessel
began popping at il with their
rifles. The maneater was stun
ned and a small boat was enabled
TO get close enough so that a ca
bile was hitched about its tail.
At the dock it was necessary to
use the engine on the Mirene TO
elevate the monster on the
wharf, IL measured rs feet i'm
length and weighed over 1000
pounds.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1913-10-03

The w. c. T. u. meeting at
the city hall next Monday will
be of universal interest. The
subject under discussion, Town
Recreation" is of the utmost
Importance TO every one. The
old proyerb, "All work and no
play makes Jack a dull boy ap-
plies to all, both young apd old.
The greatest teacher the world
ever knew said. Let us go apart
and rest awhile" " So let us
come together in this meeting
and reason together concerning
the different forms of recrea-
tion. Prof. Boyd has kindly
consented 10 spare us a few mo-
ments of his valuable time and
give us a short talk on one phase
of the subject. There will be
interesting and instructive pa
pers and talks from others. Re-
porter.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1913-10-03
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goes into every state in the
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ly newspaper published in Amer
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The Weekly Blade is distinct
ly a family newspaper The one
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St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1913-10-03

c. c. Moore of the United
States Department of Chemistry
has been in Oregon for two
weeks studying the adaptability
of Oregon potatoes as a raw pro-
duet for the manufacture of
starch. He has declared his
faith in the possibility of estab-
fishing factories for the manu-
facture of starch and glucose
from potatoes, and has had a
meeting with prominent Port
land business men with this end
i'm view. IL is stated that the
Pacific Northwest at present con-
sumes about 10000 ton of starch
per year, practically all of which
is shipped from the East. The
establishment of a starch mill i'm
Oregon would supply this annual
demand and would also provide
an outlet for surplus spuds dur
ing seasons OF low prices.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1913-10-03

Hunters i'm Strengthened cir
cumstances have little oppor-
unity for hunting in this Sec
tion. They can rustic around
and find a good place 10 hunt
before the season opens up. and
when they sally forth early the
first day of the hunting season
and HE themselves To the select
ed spot. they are confronted
with trespass notices forbidding
them TO hunt on the grounds.
More wealthy persons have
leased the grounds for hunting
purposes, and the poor hunter is
left out in the cold. Ii doesn't
seem fair, but it happens right
along,
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1913-10-03
Given A Banquet

The Cleaners" and their
leader. Mrs. Weeks. of the Meth.
odist Sunday School were given
a banquet last Friday evening
by the Loyal Guards" under
the supervision of their teacher.
Mrs. Olson. The affair was due
as the reward of a contest be-
tween the two classes. Shortly
after the Cleaners arrived they
We're served with most whole
some and appeti2ing supper.
The meal was an exceedingly
merry one and great credit is
due Mrs. Olson for her careful
planning.
The latter part of the evening
was spent in games and music.
Harry Kind gave a very pretty
violin solo accompanied 10y Della
Vlnson on the organ.
Altogether the affair was a
great success and a vote of
thanks was given by Mrs. Weeks
ana nct girls,
Those present of the Clean
ers" We're Mary Jones, Gene
We've Gammel, Opal Ayy, Ma
rion Dunsmore, Florence Kind,
Margaret Ninson, Della Ninson,
Ruth Cowells. Opa Weimer. Syl-
via Edenholm, Ferol Van SAINT, |
Nettie Moe and Margaret Nelson. |
The Loyal Guards" present |
We're Jack Vinson. Everett Day. |
Delbert Day. Joe Galloway, Har- |
~ Kind. Glenn Wright, Paul |
Wright, Harold Holdman, Dom
aid Rose. Lawrence Serrurier,
Percy Johnson, Robert Smith and /
Zelta Rice.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1913-10-03

bushels of prunes through the
drying room every "a hours.
Packing of the dried fruit for
shipment will begin in about ten
days. lt is stated that an unus-
ually large proportion of the
prune crop is being marketed as
fresh fruit than ever before.
and this fact. in connection with
the unfortunate prevalence of
dry rot in nearly all sections Of
the state, is expected TO result in
a marked decrease in the dried
pruduct. Early quotations for
dried prunes are very attractive
indications pointing TO an unus-
ual European demand later in
the year.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1913-10-03

1t is stated by officials of the
Northwestern Fruit Exchange
that over anxiety on the part of
growers TO dispose of their fruit
is costing them many thousands
of dollars. as many of them have
sold their apples at prices 25 TO
80 cents below the actual market
value Of the fruit. They state
this is one year when the grow
er can practically name his own
price for the better grades of
apples and that little care and
patience in marketing will result
in handsome additions 10 the
bank account.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1913-10-03

From the Eugene section
comes the information that while
the 1913 prune crop is larger in
volume than for several years,
the fruit ranges relatively small
in size The Eugene evaporat-
ing plant is running to full ca
pacity and is putting about 500
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1913-10-03
How is Your Title?

Have your abstracts made, con-
tinued OF examined at the Peninsu-
la Title, Abstract and Realty Co
Accurate work. Reasonable fees.
III. Henderson, manager 3II North
Jersey street. ADV.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1913-10-03

The Congregational church,
corner Richmond and lvanhoe
a homelike church: Sunday
school 10 a. M. preaching IL a.
m. and 1880 p. m. ; c. r.. 6:l5 p.
m. prayer meeting Wednesday
at 1880 p. m. We welcome you
TO these and all other services
of the church. Communion SER
vice Sunday morning IL a. m.
Pastor.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1913-10-03

Born To Mr.. and Mrs. II. Il.
Van Valkenburg at John Day.
Oregon. Sept. Is. a seven pound
baby girl. Mrs. Van Valken-
burg was formerly Miss Eliza
beth Stalter of this city.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1913-10-03
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.

In order to insure a change OF ad
vsrtissment the copy for such change
should reach this once not later than
Wednesday, at 3 o'clock Q. m. Please
osmsmbsr this and save tho printer
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1913-10-03

Other cities IN proportion,
Sopovers allowed. agents will deposits prepay.
men for tickets Coon tickets good seepers by paying
the proper charge Details upon application
r. H. Crozier, Asst Gen'l Pass. Agt NJ Cornell Agent
Portland Oregon ST. Johns Oregon
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1913-10-03

w. l.. Montgomery has moved
from Astoria TO 4l5 North Kel-
logg street. this city.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-05-10
ROADS AFFECT PRICES.

All have heard the suggestion made
recently that the condition of the roads
had nothing to do with the sale of ad-
iacent lands. The statement has no
merit, of course, for every man knows
by his own personal predispositions
alone, that he would not buy home
for himself as quickly where there
were bad roads. or no roads, as he
would If there we're good roads run
ming by the side of the place. Or if
there were some superiority Of the
former location over the latter, he
would not be willing to pay as much
because of roads.
This goes on all the time-the bad
roads cheaper the land. The man who
finds purchaser any how does so at a
loss. Real estate dealers say that a
fresh coat of paint on a house will
sometimes advance its price several
hundred dollars. You may be sure