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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-10-01
THE LYNDONVILLE FAIR.

In addition to what was said in
last weeks CALEDoNIAN regarding
the Lypdonville fair, it may be stated
that Gen. w. w. Grout showed the
stations Henry S. and Roadster.
Henry S. is one of the coming sires
in this part of the state.
A. L. Bailey of St. Johnsbury ex-
hibited pianos and organs and help
ed to keep the hall full of harmony.
The East Burke Juvenile drum
corps attracted much attention and
did good service.
In the list of premiums awarded
we notice that L. B. Harris makes a
clean sweep on Herefords, getting
some $2S on exhibits of that sort of
stock
The Barnet creamery had fine
display of butter, which, through an
error, was not entered for premium.
Miss Vera Mooney of St. Johns
bury was awarded a premium for a
display Of flowers.
THE RACES.
There were five races, the last one
a bicycle race. In the two-year-old
class, half mile heats, the result was:
Lambert c, J. R. 'Ghrystie. 2
Harry W., w. G. Hanscom, 5 5
Morgan Wilkes Jr., D. K. Wakefield, 2
Gypsy Maid, w. E. Sherburne, 8
Time: 1.5O, 1.41h, 1.43.
In the three minute class the result
was:
Black Morrill,, o. K. Chesley, o o
Nimrod, w. N. Randall 4 4
Cyrus, P. J. Plunket, 2
Ethan H. Drew, J. D. Knowlton, 1 DIR.
Black Nelly, c. Pinard 2 2
Tommie Fred Guyer, o o
Tom, L. Darling, o DIR.
Time: 2.53, 2.45, $50. 2.o7.
In the three-year-old class the re-
suit was:
Maud c. o. K. Chesley, DIR,
Stripes A. o. & J. Bemis, 2 2
Lady Warren, S. Nye,
Little Fred, J. c. Morrill,,
Time: $40, 3.OS.
The stallion race resulted as follows:
BLACK Morrill, o. K. Chesley, 5 DIR.
Cyrus, P. J. Plunkett, 4
Hyde Park Lambert J. c. Gray,
Roadster, ]. H Lemear,
Otta Ouechee. ]. w. Mathie
Time: 2.41, 2.36, 2.3s12.
In the bicycle race there were three
entries, Arthur Peck, F. E. Wheeler
and 6. Frank Furguson; Furguson
winning, Wheeler second.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-10-01

Just % years ago." said the
man who remembers everything,
we had September as remarkable
for weather as is this present month. "
Then he wiped the perspiration from
his brow and muttered something
about its getting hotter and hotter.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-10-01

Major General Carnahan of the
Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias,
paid a deserved compliment. to the
St. Johnsbury Band when he said they
were one of the best bands to march
With that he had ever heard
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-10-01

Rev. V. N. Yerkin, pastor of the
First Congregational church of
Fargo, n. D., spoke at the North and
South churches last Sunday, appeal
ing for aid for his church, which has
recently been destroyed by a cyclone.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-10-01

4 The article found on our second
page this week, entitled "a Notable
Reunion," merits a careful reading
Besides emphasizing rare event, it
] will prove rather racy and enter
.taining. The three epics which it
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-10-01

The St. Johnsbury Board Of
Trade will hold a meeting on Mon
Jay evening next, and a full attend
ance is desired.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-10-01

October has started in with a
eoldness towards the thermometer
fThe record at Bingham's this morn
ing was % degrees.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-10-01

N -Gorton's minstrels played to a
good houselast evening and deserved
"a good audience, too. The stage
scenery and their costumes were fine
and the whole entertainment was an
Enjoyable one.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-10-01

The Vermont Life Underwriters
association will hold their next quar-
.erly meeting in St. Johnsbury early
b December
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-10-01

The excursion to Upper Bartlett
on Saturday was fairly patronized,
and all who went had delightful
"trip. The weather was superb.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-10-01

/ The Louise Hamilton company
-e booked at the Opera house for
lree nights next week. Oct, 5, to l..
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-10-01

Holders ofthe Reece Button-Hole
stock in St. Johnsbury are happy over
Ia three per cent. quarterly dividend.
This stock is quoted at $14 a share.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-10-01

A new fence is being built along
the sidewalk at the upper end ol
Railroad street, to keep the unwary
pedestrian from doing any involun-
barry "banking" business.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-10-01

The new five hundred horse pow
|er engine is now being located at the
Scale works, and that establishment
lis shut down all this week in conse-
nuence
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-10-01
NEWS ABOUT HOME.

More incandescent lights are be-
, put into ST. Johnsbury business
ices and residences.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-10-01

Rev. A. l. Davis of this village
will preach at Lyndon Centre next
Sunday. Prof. Ranger occupying the
pulpit at the Free Baptist church.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-10-01

4 William c. Stowe expects to har-
lest 200 bushels of pop corn from an
1cre and one half of land. Why go
Nest
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-10-01
AMONG THE FRATERNITIES.

Mrs. Nellie P. Bonett of ST. Johns
bury has been appointed division
correspondent of the Vermont L. A.
S. Members of the order are urged
to forward to her for publication any
items of interest concerning the work.
Company D, St. Johnsbury Guard,
have been in a quiescent state since
their return from the muster at Ben
nington, but they are to take up their
regular drill again this week.
Chamberlin Relief Corps give
masquerade and chicken pie supper
at G. A. R. hall on Friday evening,
Oct. 2. Supper served from 6 to 8
O'Clock. Admission, including sup
per, 25 cents. Everybody invited.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-10-01
Weather Record.

Ii Bingham's Drug Store, for the week
Iiup Sent 30 1891.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-09-29

In addition TO the przer already Of.
fercd by the Dcseret Agricultural aud
Manufacturing Association TO he given
away at the coming Territorial Fair,
the following have been offered By me
parties named
For the best display Of poultry (given
by John A. Hobbs & Col $40.
For the beet display Of towering
plants (given by X. w. Lawrencyj SO
For the best collection of foliage
plants (also by Mr. LawtCnce) $40.
For the best collection " fruits (alao
by Mr.. Lawroncel SO. Second beet
$40.
For the best original story, not to
exceed 5000 words tgiyen by Mossts.
Wells x McDanirl) Sgj.
For She best display Of Utah canned
goods (given by W. !. Simpkins, Esq.)
$50.
For the best exhibit Of bees In the
most approved hives tgiven by Salt
Lake City Railroad Company sa5.
For tho best general merchants dis.
play (glven by Major Erb, proprietor
Walker Housed SIS.
For the best display Of home made
brooms (givcn 10y Andrew G. Bfixen,
proprietor Clift Houscl $40.
Theodore J. Baker, az No. ~ West
Second !. street, oilers a fine palf VI
shoes for the best drawing made by a
porson eighteen year. nj age.
OiCOnnOr a Sclaiirr offer line
glove aud handkerchief ease for the
best display OF fancy work by n giTl
under fifteen ycaTs 81 age.
Messfs. Grocsbeck 4 Hnughton Offer
s25 dress pattern 10 the young lady
who takes the prize rs the pfcl,lrst girl
at the fair.
After "Wednesday all business with
Secretary Wells viii be- transacted AT
the fair building. There lisa tclcphon,
at the building.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-09-29
The County Court.

At the sitting Of the County Court
yesterday LIrruz, Dickcrt exhibited a
relief map Of tho Territory, which he
nskel tho county to purchase for s25.
Referred TO the county superintendent
OF schools,
The probate Judge was instructed to
release the title Of Salt Lake County In
and TO the mort beast quarter Of section
80, township ! north, range ! west,
Salt Lake meridian, In conformity
with an order OF the County Court un.
der date Of June ~, 1859.
The petition Of r. Boyle vt al, ask
ing for improvement OF Eighth West,
between Tenth aud Eleventh South,
was referred 10 committee Of the whole.
The clerk was instructed TO notify
John II. Fogg Of East Mil Greek to
deliver ut once TO tho county court
house the lumber, ties and stringers
bought from him last June.
A. 4. Cummings asked for remuncr.
alton for household goods supplied
during his iucumbency ~ rupotintcn
dent Of the inirmary. Referred 10 the
committee on supplies.
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number Of other persons, taxpayers Of
said municipality, who are the owners
only Of personal property which has
been assessed, ne equalized 10y the said
Mayor aud Council sitting a. a board
Of equalization, at the full cash vnlua.
ton thereof that the order VI the said
City Council, " enforced By the
assessor and collector, aud acquicsccd
In by the taxpayers benefited thereby,
will result In reducing the valuation
OF all the real property within the cor
porate limits OF said city TO 50 per cont.
Of the true cash value, aud In all about
5000, 900, thereby discriminating
against those taxpayers who are assessed
solely upon personality aud adding 10
their burdens; that petitioner has a
right, In common with all the Others
Aforesaid, similarly situated, 10 have n
fair, Just and uniform adjustment and
equalization OF valuations Tor taxable
purpose, and personally has bonc-
fetal interest In preventing a discrimi.
nation In the values Of real and person.
al property, aud In the equaliz,ug VI
the burdens Of taxation; that there II
no appeal or other plain, speedy or
adequate remedy. whcfoupon your
petitioner prays that writ VI cuftiorari
DO Issued, directed 10 the Mayor and
city Council OfSilt Lake City, and J.
+. Jack, the recorder VI said city, COM
manding them to certify fully TO the
court, at a time and place In said witt
70 be specified, a transcript Of the re-
cord " said city council made on or
about september 10th, 1891, aud pur-
porting 20 reduce the assessed valua.
tons OF all the real property within
the corporate limits Oi said city 20
por centum, that the sime may he
reviewed by this court, Ia the mean
time, the said council aud the said
recorder be required 10 de.iai from
further proceedings IN the premise,
aud particularly 10 refrain from certify
ing the assessment roll for the current
year 10 the assessor aud collector NJ
said city; aud that upon the hearing,
judgment be- given annulllng the rcso-
luton and proceedings heretofore men.
toned and sot out and the whole there.
Of; aud that plaiutin recover hls costs
In this behalf Incurred.
CHAs. 5. NARiAN,
Attorney lot plaintiff.
On hearing the petition, Judge
Anderson ordered writ 10 Issue, and
not the hearing for Friday next.
The writ was issued and served up.
on Recorder Jack last night.
MT. johnson, the petitioner, Is a
member OF the firm Of Remington,
johnson 4 Go.
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FIRST DISTRICT COURT.
Business Transacted Before Judges
Miner aud Blackburn.

The following business was transact
cd before Judge Miner at Ogden yes
terday;
Tho United States Trust com pany
vs.. Lewis y. Lsch ct al; demurrer
ovorrulcd, ten days 10 answer on pay.
ment Of s. attorneys fer.
Helen F. Sullivan VI, William Sulli.
uan; referred to r. $. sohoonovcr to
take testimony.
A. u. Patton VI. A. W. Warren;
oase dismissed at co II Of plaintiff.
II. Wallace W. John J. Hammer;
order appointing A Han Miller guar.
dian nd lltem for all minor children I
defendant.
II. rrueflt vs.. II. u. shepherd; or.
der allowing depositlo to he filed.
W. y. stephens vs.. j. q. Moyes ct
all trial concluded; verdict no cause Of
action.
Sidney stephens VS.. 3. Coppingcr
Ut MI; ON trial.
VIC. Annett ct nj. VI. william Oar.
land; surety Justified IN open court; NJ.
IL. Dickson approved and w, IL, Ma.
ginnl-, J. &. Armstrong and II. A.
Mhnlen examined.
ID. b. Moore VS.. Union Pacific rail.
way company; order continuing case
for iho term.
Utah loan and Trust company VI.
p. II. Gordon 81 al. order for publlca.
ton Of summons.
Utah Loan and Trust company W..
Charles +. Grant vt al; oruer setting
aside tie default ofall the defendants In
the case heretofore entered AMI allow.
ing amended complaint 10 be- liled.
Laura A. Price VI. John T.. Price;
order for u decree on report OF referee,
T.. j. Barrett.
William Crawford Va. Harvey
Booth ct AL; on trial.
In re summary of petit jurors, order
for an open venire OF six petit Jurors.
rRovo DIvisloS.
Tho following business was trans
acted In the Provo Division Of the
First District court yesterday
MoCantry, who WAS convicted q
selling liquor on Sunday, was SEN
tened 10 p,ya fine Of $40 and costs.
William Campbell was arrilgnod on
u charge of burglary, and pleaded not
guilty. Another indictment was found
against him char dug him for house
breaking, 10 which he also pleaded
not guilty.
The grand Jury reported an indlot.
ment against George Henny for house
breaking b which he pleaded not
guilty. H. had no attorney, aud Mr..
Cash WINS appointed TO defend him.
o. Manson ami r. Munson, Of
Pleasant Grove, formerly u Sweden,
were admitted to citizenship.
Jacob Probst, OF Midway, was also
admitted.
Christian Hybertson, from Denmark,
now Of Pleasant Grove, was also ad'
mittod 10 citizenship.
John II. Underwood, who had
pleaded guilty 10 tho charge Of om'
bezLliug $3.50 from the Rio Gmndo
Western railway ut T.. V. junction,
Withdrew the former plea ani entered
one Of guilty, asking the mercy Of the
court on accout Of II being hla first
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From llelena.
Governor Thomas has received the
subjolned letter.

HELENA, Mont, sept. %, 1891.
To tho Executive Committee " tho Irrl-
CATION Congress;
Gentlemen Pursuant To resolution
passed this day, the president and score.
tnry Of the Helena Board of Trade were
directed 10 oNtand cordial Invitation To
the executive committee Of the Irrigation
Congress 10 hold their next convention In
Helena In lsp2, and that the invitation DO
sent through tho Hon. W. 4. CLARK,
president OF tho executive committee for
lilo STATE Of Montana
In performing tho pleasant dnty
assigned to rs by tho foregoing ok
tract from the proceedings, We beg
leave To emphasize tho cordially in
tended, 10y saying that the board ct trade
~ woll ~ citizens Of Helena will, upon
tho occasion Of tho meeting OF tho next
Irrigation i0ngte-s, " held In this city,
ondoayor by all efforts 20 assure hearty
welcome aud cordial greeting to tho dele
gates and all others who may come AZ tho
time,
Wo express hope through tho emit
nont recommendation furnished hy our
many hotels aud the provorbiai hospital
iiy " our people 10 prove that we have,
above everything olsr, the elements no.
cesaary and required Tor a suitable enter
tuinmont of the thousands who may
attend the noxt Irrigation Congress.
Very respectfully,
" VI. HoWLNi pros. pro tam,
Eonr @. WAtKEH, secretary.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-09-29

oflense. He wa. sentenced 10 one
year IN tho penltontiaTy.
In the case NJ Harris W. Kerr, judg.
ment was granted for the amount sued
for and $50 attorneys fees.
The grand Jury reported one inlict.
ment The ease against Sarah John
con was ignored.
Christeu y. Anderson was nrraigned
on a charge Of adultery, 10 which he
pleaded not guilty. One thousand
dollar bonds we're required, and the
case was set for October 10.
John l.. Brown, the alleged murder.
or Of bis wife, was arraigned. lie
pleaded not guilty. and the case was
set for trial on October 20.
The case OF George Henry was taken
up for trial. The dcfeniant IL accused
Of house breaking committed at Provo
lntt June.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-09-29

Los AS0ELEs, Sept. a9.--Tho taking
OF the dispositions Of the officers Of the
"ltata" was resumed yesterday. Cap.
tain Minzen and relada were tx.
amined at length and gave testimony
eorrobomtivo u that already given.
The marshal's costs for the detention
OF the vessel at san Diego was paid
by :. NJ. White, and Ii ia UNDERWOOD
that the bond required is for the sum
OF one hundred thousand dollars, and
VIII be- filed tomorrow.
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Auxiliary Iron Works.

" E' NHhNAnu mas just fccelNcu inc
following letter from Scranton, Penn.
sylyanlai
SCRANTON, Pa, sept. 70.
c. y. wantlanj, Ed, salt Lake City.
Utah:
Dear SIR The laclawnnna Iron 4
Steel Company have for long time had
undur consideration tho question " cs-
iRhlishing auxiliary works at some point
In tho West. We understand, and arc
convinced, that Ia the Territory u Utah
there arc Immense deposits NJ iron that
eau be- utilized for our purposes. N Tho
said deposits are what they arc repre-
seniel W. would like to negotiate with
tho owners with u Wow 90 u purchase Of
ore lands and q site Tor rolling mill.
We have now several orders Tor steel
from Western road that are ~ such
magnitude ~ will warrant ~ keeping
our point of supply at some Western
location,
We do mot wish 10 pay three prices for
q site, and do not desire TINT orc shall
cost us as much In Utah ~ silver. Let
US know what you have to say.
Yours truly,
j. J. Scranton, Pros.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-09-29

NoTiuE u nEnEB1 IiNES. THAT ~
~ pursuance ~ on order Ut the Probate
Court OF sat lake county, Utah Territory
made on tho .ird day Of september, lsil, In tle
matter OF the ciiato OF David 81 Duucanson
deceased, tho uudcrsignudi eNcrutrlA III INC
eslate of said deceased, win soil 40 private
Halo, by scalod lIia Boz Wrltlnr. Ia nm
highest bladder Tor 9ash, on Tutsday
pm, Al the law Once NJ Richards 4 Movie
rooms ~ tl $40, laird door, Constitution iiulid.
nE No N south Main street, salt fakr NV
uiahi no following pofa0nM prupnrly, to.WIt'
Ten share. 81 the eauitAI stock u Nous %.
operative Mercantile Institution.
AM ". DUNOANEON,
sole surviving kNrrulrN of tue EstAtS of ia.
Nd 81. buucansOn, deceased,
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mrs. nuRnOws' nILLINTnY
DpTNINg

MONDAY AND TUESDAY, sErT. 2s, 90.
The most beautiful display of Paris
aud New York pattern hats aud fine
millinery novelties Ladies' cordially
Invited. DO
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-09-29

Tho =. l.. Coop give a complete
household treasure, containing 20
Needles, with every pair Of Shoes
solo during their two weeks sale.
Prices are extremely low.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-09-29

COOK STOVES aro being sold Tor s. 90
nnd upwards at the Spencer, Bywater
Co.. opposite Temple, south. III
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-09-29

DIR. J. THOMAS, SURGEON DENTIST,
No. IL Main Street. AL work guar
nntced. AnWslhrtics administered.
Friends and patroEs invited. d
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-09-29

5000 pounds bceswax wanted at
johnson a Praips drug store. II
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White Blanhets $50 pair ut Il. L,
CO.op,
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Durlts IuH A DANCING SCHOOL N.
Il LrNfi, one Of Professor d. T. Carpenter
pupnf, u Philadelphia, prupssUs 10 open a
Dancing Academy on Monday. september ia,
l9lt nagcins BE- truly aid % be- the poetry of
motion u D. rertHiuiy d yrry healihful aud
rfarCful arcomplit 1mrut Tho lessons will be
sy,i matte and scicnuhc iu their rhafactcr, aud
Tor liurupipra or solo Dance. For terms aud
further Information. apply % u Lena, "a sl.th
hast street, salt Lake CITY, dim
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WANTED.

A GlnL ron GENERAL uOUsEWonK.
IA so Washing. At ~ " urt Norih dim
Neutrality-suspicious. TO MANUIAC.
W iurc nud Wholesale our cidcr made With.
out lprlus .uu hlmhurl excellent waEcs par.
ttulafs cents. Sew Process cider 90 ,ltai
state BE-, chicago,
hoAWu AND HOON-. PERSONS WHO
- can supply students with board aud
rooms, With tuums furnished or unfntnishCi.
or With board without rooms, Will please com
muuiCais With A, 4. Nufdyail University build.
Streets. din
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Idjsr.


FI'iiEEE ROOMS ANp \ ktTCUFN, At
4 No. 10 O. fifst south Street Rem tie.lu
g. utNNtN, nffefsf Nou uFHf.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-25
The aMiehta Daily ao1e Tnrsdau ormg gune Is, 1891.

sacred to the OIymp1an and other gods,
and during which military operations were
prohibited It was the same superstition
that had kept the Spartans from the field
of Marathon when the skeptical Athenians
won their glorious victory over the hosts
of Darius, B. c. 49L The Athenians were
all serving on the war ships in the cam
paign against Xerxes, and so the devoted
Spartans and their neighbors and the con-
tingents furnished by the northern tribes
constituted the whole available land force
to cope with the invaders, unless he chose
to wait for the festival tide to pass and let
loose the whole body of Greek warriors.
This he did not do.
When Leonidas reached the famous pass
at ThermopylR, which the southern Greeks
believed to be an impregnable position il
manned by resolute men, he learned that
| another pass, over the mountain westward,
led to the rear of ThermopylR. Xerxes'
army was in front of the eastern gate of
ThermopylR and his feet was approaching
the waters of the Malic gulf A panic
seized the southern Greeks when they
learned that there were two passes to
guard and saw SO few men TO meet the vast
Persian armament, and they wanted 70 re-
treat and establish new line on the mar
row peninsula between the Corinth and the
Saronic CULTS. The northern tribes, or ma
tons, who would thus be left an easy prey
for Xerxes, debated this plan with pleas
so eloquent that Leonidas forbade the re-
treat and sent ENJOYS TO all the cities TO
hurry up re-enforcements.
The Phorians undertook TO guard the
secret mountain pass with their contingent
of 900 men, and Leonidas awaited the at
tack Xerxes, after getting over his aston
ishment at the audacity of the handful of
men disputing his march, tried to bride
the Spartan king by Offering to make him
ruler of Greece. This being rejected with
scorn. he next demanded the surrender of
the arms in the hands of the Grecians, TO
which their leader replied, "Come and take
themp This the Persian king promptly
attempted, by no means belittling the task,
however for he headed the attack with his
choice regular troops, the fellows who
burned to avenge their terrible defeat at
Marathon ten years before. Even these
proved no match for the defenders, who
were heavily armed and bucklered, and
formed close ranks OF steady, practiced
fighters.
The loss to the Persians was enormous,
but the men in the rear ranks were spurred
forward with scourges, and though again