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Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-11
AN OLD TIME FORT.
THE GIBRALTAR or THE PENoB-
SCOT RIVER.
For Many Year. It's Guns Have Becn
suued-It Last use Was ms n Bar-
racks During the spanish merican
War.
(Bucksport, Me-, Letter.)

The old Gibraltar Of the Penobscot
.ver, Fort Knox, situated at the en-
trance to Bucksport ma rows, enjoys
the distinction of having the smallest
garrison of any fort on the Atlantic
coast. Ordnance Sergeant O'Rourke Is
the whole crew, and his principal duty
is to apply periodical coats of paint
to the guns and carriages and what
woodwork there is about the place.
guard against possible spies, run up
the Stars and Stripes and make out
many reports. Fort Knox is one OF
the most magnificent of oid-time forti-
fications.
At the close OF the civil war IL was
regarded as one OF the most impreg-
nable fortresses on the Atlantic sea-
board. II cost 81 500 geo 20 build what
Is now but an imposing monument
to modes OF warfare OF years ago. It's
walls. from eight to ten feet in thick
ness. were marvels in their day, but
would now fall like so much tissue
fibre before modern guns. The fort
was equipped up to year or two ago
Win lo-lHCU slnOOlHDOTt lOuihahSs
which were ugly looking monsters, but
like a chained bulldog, their bite was
very limited.
Except as a site for a mortar bat
terry or a protection for a disappear
ing gun, the old fort Is Of no use
whatever, except as pleasure ground.
and that privilege is denied.
Was Built In Is4s.
Fort Knox was a part of the coast
defense plan inaugurated by congress
in 1914 Work was begun in 1S4S. and
continued off and on until 1862, when
big crew of men was set at work and
the structure was rushed to compile
ton.
II was designed to protect shipping.
forming a sort OF haven OF refuge. Yes
sells could sail up by and anchor, while
a hostile feet would be obliged to run
the gauntlet OF every gun In the fort.
There are in and about the fortress
granite bases for the mounting OF
nearly 300 guns. Up to short time
ago the armament consisted Of sixteen
12-inch and four 15-inch guns In the
down river, or south battery, which Is
located outside the fort proper and be-
hind earthworks sweeping the ap-
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-11
BRITAIN AS A CUP WINNER.
In Other international Races Engians
Has More Than Held Her own.

In Other international Races Engians
Has More Than Held Her own.
Although the America cup racer
soak up all the available interest OF
the world while they are pending, the
cup is only one out of a dozen famous
trophies that Britain has to struggle
with other nations for every year; and
to the yachting enthusiast there are
several races quite as exciting and i'm.
portant, says London Mail.
France has her Challenge cup. OF
rather. we have 1t, for we wrested II
from her two years ago. 1t Is. how
ever, going back to her this year with.
out being raced for at all, owing to q
clause In the rules. France has two
international cups, and this first one
she calls the Coupe de France. 1t was
won at Cannes in 1898 by the English
cutter Gloria, and is a handsome sill
yer ever, costing E7O. The leading
French yacht club, the Union des
Yachts Francois, offered it as open to
any nation, defended by the French
cutter Esterel. Gloria soon snapped II
up, uOWSFcI, anu DIOuBut IL " Eu5-
land. Like the American trophy, It is
challenge cup and open to boats OF
twenty tons, French rule. There was
a challenger in 1899 and another last
year, but our neighbors were beaten
each time.
Every year we race Germany for q
cup that throws the America prize into
the shade for beauty and value, and Ia
raced for by big feet OF the biggest
and finest yachts afioat. 1t is the Kali
ser's cup designed and presented by
the emperor himself, and which he al
ways hands to the winning owner in
person. 1t is of solid gold, bearing on
one side a medallion Of Queen Victo-
ria and on the other side one OF the
kaiser. and is open to yachts over fifty
tons in an ocean race from Dover 10
Heligoland. Britain has always cap
tured the prize without difficulty.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-11

years, lie swOre big Oatn tnat ne
would build an apple that should fool
the sailors and enable him to have
some sweet fruit in his cellar for the
winter.
Stunned as the Evil One.
The Indian blood in his SelBs had
made Grant quick of observation and
enabled him to learn things about ma
ture that are concealed from most
men. lie was led to believe that II he
could split the scion from a sweet
tree and another scion from a sour
tree in halves. and place the half OF a
sweet scion against the half OF n sour
scion and make them fit so exactly
that both sides would live IL they
would produce a fIu.t that was sour
on one side and sweet on the other.
On trying the experiment he found
that such a result was not possible
from tho terminal bud OF the twin
scion, but all shoots further down the
side and sour fruit on the other.
Though the terminal bud Is hard to
make live. Grant was successful in
about one trial out of ten. and when
his sour and sweet apples were found
growing In the orchard. the builder
OF the fruit was pronounced as one
possessed OF Satan, and Stunned by
the truly good as II he had been an
emissary from the pit
When It was done and his orchard
was grated to sweet and sour apples
the sailors went to other orchards
for their fruit, giving Grant time to
attend prayer meeting. where he be-
came acquainted with a clergyman
who wrought his reform. Indeed,
Grant always declared that his conver-
sion was directly due to his ability to
produce an apple that was proof
against the sailors. because not only
did the absence of the thieves enable
him to go to the PRAYER meetings, but
II was a fact that man who could not
swear had no business with an or
chard infested with nocturnal thieves.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-11
FORT KNOX.

proach OF the river. In the norlh bat
edge, were six OF the 15-inch guns.
which were designed to pound away
at the enemy II they succeeded in get
ting by the other guns.
Above the earthworks rise the walls
Of the fort proper, which Is pentagonol
In shape. the front walls containing
guns in easement and barbette. and
flankers. with three-poupd howitzers.
guarding all approaches.
Solid shot and shell were piled in
pyramids in convenient places, and In
the south battery there Is an independ-
ent granite magazine. On the back
side OF the fort are the barracks and
officers quarters, mess kitchens. ETC..
and under the square court are the
supply cellars A living spring was
placed by nature inside OF the wall for
the benefit Of the besieged.
A year ago the fort was stripped of
some OF its guns, and they were pre-
sented by the government to various
Grand Army posts for decorative pur-
poses on soldiers lots in cemeteries.
Gsrrisoned In 1898.
The fort was never garrsoned but
once, and the guns have been fired
but few times, when they came very
near rafting out the glass in all OF
the houses In Bucksport. During the
Spanish war several hundred soldiers,
members OF two Connecticut regiments.
we're sent to the fort and remained
there for a number of weeks.
At this time also the Narrows was
covered with a network OF torpedoes.
People up the river thought that yes
sells from the Spanish feet which had
been reported as headed for the Maine
coast. might come up and destroy their
homes. The Bangor board OF trade
petitioned the government to have
the torpedOes set and the work was
done. II was a serious hindrance to
navigation for several weeks.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-11
THE FRENCH FOREIGN
HUMAN DERELioTs WHO FIGHT
UNDER FLEUR-DE-lis.
Famous Corps In which are Many
Distinguished Men who wish to Bury
Ths Past In wars oblivion.

Much has been written from time to
time about the French Foreign Legion
that strange mysterious medley OF
men. recruited from nearly every quar-
ter OF the earth, who belong to the
French regiments on service in Alge-
ria. The armies of all the great pow
ers contain men of many different ma
tionalities and interesting past, but the
French Foreign Legion is made up
almost entirely of these nondescripts.
In this cosmopolitan corps are to be
found rubbing shoulders together no.
blemen and gentlemen who have lost
caste, disgraced officers broken down
bankers and notaries. artists and stu
dents who have failed in life, deserters
from various armies, escaped convicts.
thieves, pickpockets and men who have
managed to cheat the guillotine or the
halter
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-11
A Doubtful Commitment.

She (arrayed for the theater)-Sorry
to have kept you waiting so long, Mr..
Spoonamore. but II has taken me
longer than usual to get ready. look
like fright in this hat. too, He (de-
sirous OF saying something compliment
tary)-It isn't the-er-fault OF the
lovely hat. am sure, Miss HaRkinson.
London Tit-Bits.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-11

Employer-And how long were you
in your last place. my good man
Jeames 0ust out Of Portland) Ten
years. sir. and l never had a single
evening out.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-11
Ensct of Rag-Tlms Song.

Sunday School Teacher-"Now, chill
dren. what aid Pharaoh say to Moses ?''
Children-"We don't know" Teacher
-"Oh. yes, you do, He told Moses to
30 and do something. Now. what did
he say?" Class-"Go way back-and
cit down!"-Baltimore American.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-11
Italy Leads In Crematories.

Although the Pope pronounced
against cremation in 1886. Italy now
has more crematories than any other
country. according to the Flamme. the
German periodical devoted to this sub
ject.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-11

II II was difficult for Admiral
Schley to coal at sea as It is for the
most OF us to coal on land, his expla-
nation should be ccepted.-omaha
World-Herald.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-11
A Ray of Hope.

A rumor that Mrs. Nation is about
to attempt TO cross Niagara Falls In a
barrel imparts ray OF hope to. ALL
Milwaukee Sentinel.
The cost OF painting the Tower
Bridge. London. IL e5.00A
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-11

The miracles that men demand
would almost always be catastrophes.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-11
Remark q Bile Ac-
complishm of
a Maine Farmer.

years. he swOre a big oath that he
would build an apple that should fool
the sailors and enable him to have
some sweet fruit in his cellar for the
winter.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-11

The officers OF the French Legion
are in many respects like their men.
Many of them are. of course, rank
ers," and all are as brave as their
men. Their isolated life makes them
studious, and they are not above TAX
ing lessons from legionaries possess
ing more erudition or technical knowl-
edge than themselves. They have ap-
pointed as one OF their lecturers a
corporal who had been a colonel of en-
gineers in the Austrian army AL
though the legionaries do not read
many newspapers. echoes OF far off
events reach them from time to time
and they occasionally call each other
by the names OF men famous in the
world beyond Sidi-el-Abbes. Thus a
German -Alsatian named Kirchner was
usually called the sirdar. In allusion
to the post formerly held in Egypt by
the present English commander In
chief In South Africa.
DistiDx xuished Persons In the Legion.
Those mysterious men of the legion
enter II one fine day and as soon as
they are clothed In uniform sedulously
endeavor to forget their pasts. They
never speak of themselves, and they
die as they lived in the legion-human
enigmas. Nothing can ever be known
about them OF their antecedents. A few
have been identified OF found out by
the officers. One. for instance, had
been a leading tenor In the opera
house of a great European capital. A
Prussian who was killed in Tonquln
was found to be a genuine count and
the son OF a high military Official. In
1897 one Albrecht Friedrich Joined the
Second Battalion OF the legion. He
was about 20. OF distinguished man
ners. reserved and silent about his
past He died at Fort Geryville. AL
geria, and three days afterward a par
y Of German Official persons came for
mis- body. which they took away with
them on board their special steamer
bound for Hamburg. According to the
authorities. the dead legionary was a
cousin OF Emperor William OF Ger
many.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-11
Many Men of Talent.

II is certain that there are numer-
GUS Teutons and especially Alsatians
in the legion, but, then, many OF the
Austrians also put themselves down
as Germans, while Frenchmen who
desire, for reasons best known to
themselves. to remain utterly unknown
inscribe themselves as Belgians, Swiss
and sometimes as Italians. Among
the adventurers and castaways there
are men who are to be heard discuss
ing Kant, Leibnitz, and, in another
connection, Wagner in their barrack
rooms or along the free shaded prin-
cipal street of Sidi-bel-Abbes. There
are common legionaries who know Ave
or six languages, and who can quote
ancient and modern writer's. Others
are marvellous musicians. actors, ac-
countants. When they die in the col
onies or in battle they are thrown into
a hole and covered up, but there is
generally a prayer said over the dead
comrade by somebody who plays the
priest" for the occasion.
In such n collection of men vice is
naturally rampant. The greatest vice
in the corps is love Of drink. A le-
gionary would laugh at the apostles OF
temperance or teetotalism. In AL
geria ten bottles OF wine can be had
for franc and ten glasses OF absinthe
for fifty centimes. In these circum-
stances 1t is not surprising that a
course of Algeria is detrimental not
only to the legionary. but also to the
ordinary French messman.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-04-18
First publication Mar. g. 1901.
STATE OF MINNESOTA. COUNTY OF
~ Mile Lacs.-ss. In Probate Court

STATE OF MINNESOTA. COUNTY OF
~ Mile Lacs.-ss. In Probate Court.
lotte, deceased. :. - -
The petition OF Louis Mallotte having been
duly made and filed in this court representing
among other things that one Joseph j. Mallotte.
who resided last prior to his death at Green
bush in the State OF Minnesota, died intestate at
Greenbush, in the county of Mile Laos, State of
Minnesota, on the 31st day of October.
1888, seized Of an estate Of inheritance in GER
tain lands in the county Of Mile Laos. State of
Minnesota, described in said petition, and that
more than five years have elapsed since the
dealt OF said Joseph J. Mallotte, deceased and
that administration has not been granted or
had OF said estate in this State ana praying
that the descent of said lands be by this court
determined, and said lands assigned to such
persons as may be entitled thereto by law
Now, Therefore. It is ordered that the said
petition be heard at a term of this court to be
held at the court house, in the Village of
Princeton in said county of Mile Laos. State Of
A: D. 1901, at 10 o'clock A. NJ
It is further ordered, that notice of said hear
ing OF said petition be given by the publication
OF this order for three successive weeks in the
Princeton Union weekly newspaper printed
and published in said county.
Dated March e. 1901.
b. Nj. VANALSTEIN
tFrooate sealI Judge of Probate.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-04-18
First Publication Anri] I; 1gn1

First Publication April H. 1901
STATE OF MINNESOTA. COUNTY OF
~ Mile Lacs.-ss In Probate Court.
Special Term April 9. 1901.
In the matter of the estate Of Jamee
Powers, deceased.
whereas, an instrument in writing purport-
ing to be an authenticated COPY of the Ia ST will
and testament of James Powers. deceased late
OF the county OF Greene in the State of New
York: has been delivered to this court:
ana whereas. Frances Beardsley Burr of the
Town OF Auburn in the county Of Cayuga and
state OF New York, has filed Herewith her ne
tltlon, representing. among other things that
SAID James Powers lately died in the county of
greene; IN the State Of New York testate and
that said petitioner is relative Of said de-
ceased, and praying that the said instrument
may pc admitted to probate, and that letters of
administration with the will annexed he tn
Orrln Kipp issued thereon:
IL is ordered. that the proofs of said instr,l-
ment, and the said petition be heard before
tnlS court, at the probate Office in said COUNTY
on the End day of May. A. D. 1901 at II O'Clock
IN the forenoon: when all persons interested
may appear for Or contest the probate of said
instrument;
And it is further ordered that notice of the
tlme and place of said hearing be given to all
persons interested by publishing this order
once IN each week for three successive weeks
PRIOR to said day Of hearing in the Princeton
Cnlon, weekly newspaper printed and pub
nShed at Princeton in said county
dated at Princeton the 9Th day of April.
"A. II. 1871. BY the Court ~
b. NJ VANALSTEIN,
tTfcoate SEAL Judge of Probate.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-04-18
JACKSONVILLE.
DhrDsGkIArllh1Ap

Andrew Larson has EXCHANGED
his land west of town for a build
ing site at Jacksonville and will
soon open a barber shop
10 get a library for our school
our teacher, Miss Myrtle Locke,
will give an entertainment at the
organ factory the latter part of
next month.
A Scandinavian society was Or
gained at Lars Erikson's store last
Sunday, with ten members on the
list. A. E. Peterson was ap-
pointed to draw up the bylaws OF
the society. The members are in
favor of building a ''people's
house, for meetings., festivals,
dances, etc., and will have the hall
ready by July i.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-04-18
First publication April II, 1901.


STATE OF MINNESOTA. COUNTY OF
- Mile Lacs,-ss. In Probate Court
Special Term, April 9th 1901.
In the matter of the estate of Caroline Pow
ers. deceased. 49,
Whereas, an instrument in writing, purport
ing to be an authenticated CODY of the last will
and testament Of Caroline Powers, deceased
late OF the county of Greene in the State Of
New York, has been delivered to this court:
And whereas. Frances Beardsley Burr. of the
town OF Auburn, in the county Of Cayuga and
State OF New York. has fled Herewith her pe-
tlnon. repl esenting, among other things. that
SAID Caroline Powers lately died in the county
OF Greene, in the State of New York, testate
ana That SAID petitioner is relative of said de-
ceased and praying that the said instrument
may oe admitted to probate, and that letters of
aomlnlStratlOn with the will annexed be to
Orrln hlpp issued thereon; -
IL is ordered, that the proofs of said instru-
ment, and the said petition, be heard before
THIS court at the probate Office in said county.
on the IND day OF May, A. D. 1901, at 2 O'Clock
IN the afternoon, when all persons interested
may appear for or contest, the probate of said
instrument; go :. = - :. 'N'>
And it is further ordered, that notice Of. the
tlme and place of said hearing
De gwen to all persons interested by publish
ing this order once in each week. for
three successive weeks prior to said day Of
nearing. in the Princeton Union q weekly
newspaper printed and published atFrinceton
IN said county. IN, $50 $500
Dated at Princeton the 9th day Of April
A. ID. 1901. By the comrt -. st.1IAt -
B. M. VANALsTEIN s q
FloDate seal. Judge Of Probate
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-04-18
ONAMIA.

John Demers made a business
trip to Minneapolis last week.
The mill is doing splendid work
and the lumber yards are getting
daily larger.
Rev. 3. n. Raymond will preach
every Sunday evening at Onamia
commencing on April 28th.
Bert Orton has received another
decision in his favor in his contest
over his land near Vineland.
T. F. Norton, of Cove, went
down on the stage yesterday to at
tend a meeting of the county board.
Mr.. Prouty who bought 600
acres in 41-27 has moved his stock
and goods into the John Goss
camps.
Frank Strum has returned from
Minneapolis to live with his fam
lily. He is Waterman for Cundy
& Mcclure in their mill here.
Work has been commenced on
the Black Brook dam putting it in
shape to commence driving as soon
as the ice goes out of the lake.
The ice is getting very weak and
drives will soon start. Quite a few
men have already come up river
to be ready when the ice goes out.
The people here whose station
airy is printed with Onamia at the
head probably understand why
they want it there. There is one
thing sure it is there to stay and
any letters that find their wav to
that name from Minneapolis or
other distant points will hardly be
sent to the dead letter Office after
reaching their destination. The
post Offices are for the people and
not the property Of the postmaster.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-04-18
First Publication April II. 1901.

First Publication april II, 1901.
State OF MINNESOTA. COUNTY OF
- Mile Lacs.-ss. In Probate Court
Special Term, April g. 1901.
deceased
Whereas, an instrument in writing. purport-
ing to be the last will and testament of Mich
ael Rice. deceased. late of said county, has
been delivered to this court: and
Whereas. Joseph P Levings has fled there
With his petition, representing, among other
things, that said Michael Rice died in said
county. on the Sth day OF April 1901. testate.
and that said petitioner is the executor named
IN said last will and testament, and praying
that the SAID instrument may be admitted to
probate and that letters testamentary be to
him issued thereon;
1t is ordered That the proofs Of said instru-
ment, and the said petition be heard before
this court, at the probate Office in said county.
on the 4th day of May. A. D. 1901. at :
O'Clock in the afternoon, when all persons inter
ested may appear for. or contest. the probate
of said instrument;
And it is further ordered, that notice of the
time and place of said hearing be given
to all persons interested, by publish
ing this order once in each week. for three sue
cessive weeks prior to said day of hearing. in
the Princeton Union q weekly newspaper
printed and published at Princeton in said
county.
Dated at Princeton the 9th day of April
"A. u. Jul BY the court.
B. M. VANALsTEIN,
lfroDate seal Judge of Probate.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-04-18
SCHOOL NOTES.

The following is reproduction
story, entitled 1.-THE Land Of
Dates" by Helen Chadbourne, of
the third grade:
Little Zahara is fast asleep.
The stars twinkle and twinkle over
her head. She lives in the south
ern part Of Arabia. In the morn
ing the big blazing sun sparkles
on the crisp sand. The sunbeams
shine IN the great dark eyes. She
stretches on her bumpy bed and
yawns. Her bed is a camel with
brown fur. Her camel has wide
feet that do not sink in the sand.
Her father wears cloak of goats
hair. Her father wears a yellow
silk handkerchief around his head.
and sandals on his feet. The cam
els are loaded with poles and cloth
OF the tents. On the camel in
front of Zahara are her mother and
baby sister. The baby does not
ride in her mothers arms, but in a
sack. that swings at the cameRs
side. Zahara looks far away and
sees a speck like shadow pictures.
When it comes nearer she sees it. is
a caravan of camels like her faith
ers. Zahara's father goes to meet
them and finds that they are mer-
chants. When they meet him
they do not say, Glow do you do''