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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-10-07

If Yorkt own were not one of the shrines
of American patriots, it would still be
worthy of visit, Cor it is quaint, beauti-
{ full and untouched by the vulgarizing
hand of progress, but aside from this every
inch of the old SCAT teens with historic
interest and days may be well spent IN
and about the quaint old village.
Yorktown is memorable in American
history being the spot where, on the
10th of October, 1871, the army of Corn
wallis surrendered to the combined armies
of America and France. The first night
the American army reposed after the in
vestment of Yorktown, Washington slept
in the open air under mulberry tree, the
roots forming his pillow. Corvallis
headquarters were originally in the fine
brick house belonging to Secretary Nelson.
He remained there till servant was killed
and the building much injured by the
American artillery, when he moved into
the town.
Just beyond the national cemetery is a
handsome monument marking the spot
where CORVALLIS surrendered. This monu-
ment was erected by Captain Shaw, the
keeper of the cemetery, at his own ex-
pense.
The place of surrender was about hall
mile from the eastern limits of the town,
on the south side of the road to Hampton
The Moore house on Temple farm is yet
standing on the bank of the river about a
mile below Yorktown. 1t is memorial
as being the dwelling where the articles OF
captulation were signed by CORVALLIS.
The Swan tavern in this town is said tc
be the oldest in Virginia. On the banks
of the river stands the ruins of an old
church which was built about two hun
dred years ago. 1t was destroyed by the
great fire in 1914. The old bell bears the
inscription, County of York, Virginia
,l725" The old custom house is another
landmark famous for it antiquity,
The beautiful monument at Yoxtowr
was erected by the United States govern
ment to commemorate the surrender.
The Nelson mansion is a large two
story brick building, fronting on the river
on the main street of the town. In ths
War of the Revolution it was the resi-
dence of Governor Thomas Nelson, by
whose father, the Honorable Thomas Mel
son. it was erected. During the siege o
Yorktown the house was bombarded BY
the American army and now bears the
marks of cannon shot. Governor Nelson
then in Wsshington's army, had com
mand of the first battery which opened
upon the town. Rightly supposing it wa.
occupied by some of the British officers
he pointed the first gun against his OWL
dwelling and offered a reward to the sol
diers of five guineas for every bombshel
that should be fred into it.
About a mile and a half below York
town, on what is called the Temple farm
is the site of an ancient settlement. Near
by are the vestiges OF an ancient temple
which was formerly surrounded BY a wall
probably intended as means of defense
against the Indians. Within the enclosur,
are several defaced and broken monu
lments.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-10-07
HELD ITS QUARTERLY MEETING.

Milton, Ind, Oct. THE Christian
Endeavor Society and Epworth League
held its quarterly union meeting at
the NJ. E. church Sunday evening
Miss Nellie Jones was leader and the
service was full of interest
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-10-07
They Make You Feel Good,

The pleasant purgative effect exper-
fenced by all who use Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets, and the
healthy condition of the body and
mind which they create makes one
feel joyful. Price, 25 cents. Samples
free at A G. Luken & Co.'S drug store.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-10-07

work hei expects to accomplish the
coming year. Fifty additions to the
church and a clean, aggressive mem
bership is his hope. Rev. A. R. Jones
of the NJ E. church assisted in the
services.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-10-07

c.. G. & L. ticket agen win sen yop
sleeping car tickets to Chicago for
their 11:15 p. M. train. Call on
him, apr6-tf
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-10-07
Historic
Yorktown
Place where Memorable
Surrender of British
Power to Washington
and Lafayette Took
Place. ~
Old Town Is a Shrine

Y yorktown is shrine for American PATRIOTS MS
tor1ans and antiquarans. 1t holds the interest pos
sessed by jamestown Island and in addition there is
the charm OF Virginia town, surrounding the
Wondering ruins of Revolutionary days to be seen
every hand. If jamestown the Cradle of the
Republic, it at Yorktown that the infant nation
haati Of FIRE
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-10-07
PREACHED FIRST SERMON
OF THE PASTORAL YEAR.
Rev. Aaron Napier Outlines His Plans
For the Year to Milton
Congregation.

Milton, Ind, Oct. REV. Aaron Ma
pier preached at Friends church Sun
day morning the first sermon of the
new pastoral year, and suggested the
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-10-07

Miss Chellus-I'm told that your hus
band, when he was in a mellow mood
the other night, remarked that he had
married beauty and brains" Mrs.
Bride-Well. well: how nice! Miss
Chellus-Nice? Surely you'll investi-
gate, won't you? Evidently he's a
bigamist.-PhiIadelph Press.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-10-07

Harvard leads all American colleges
in point of number OF students.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-10-07

OF the worlds population there are
sixty-four to the million who are
blind.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-07-16
BEWARE OF CUBAN LAND
SCHEMES.

CMrs G.. n. Miller in Leslle's wcel<ly.)
Camaguey Is the home OF the land
speculatot. and the scheme is OF AM
eriran origin and promotion Land has
been freely purchased IN Cuba, es-
pecially In the interior OF the island,
and in many Instances care has not
been taken TO secure good titles. In
fact, owing TO the unsettled condition
Of that country for many years, With
imperfect records and uncertain mar
riage relations, 1t Is difficult to deter
mine whore the title is vested or who
hay the right TO make a valid convey
ance. But such conditions do not deter
the land operator. who will run chances
of the title being accepted through
ignorance or confidence, or who, when
confronted with flaws, will have in ex-
istenee a guaranty company TO insure
the title involved. OF marvellous fer
tility ls this land, IL one chooses TO rely
upon the extravagant statements made
by the promoters. In this way not only
are sales made, but also more capital
for further exploitation is solicited.
But when the scheme is analyzed it is
discovered that the main idea is that
the company, when formed, is TO be
managed by the promoter Mt a good
salary II will further he discovered
upon investigation that II win be many
years before the land could possibly pro-
duce what the promoters claim could
be possibly produced In n year or two.
But the principal harm of these land
schemes lies in tho fact that so much of
the soil under their control Is where
the palmetto lives, and wherever that
scrubby bush shows itself 1t is a sure
sign of shallow soil. and without a
large outlay of money very little can
be produced from II.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-07-16
ABOARD A MAN OF WAR.
St. Nicholas Magazine.

The days program aboard man-of
war IS calculated to make the boy who
wants to run away to sen sit up and
think twice. 1t varies somewhat ac-
cording as the ship is IN port or at
sea. and under different commands;
but in any case. from 5 o'clock In the
morning until 1880 at night. It is q
rather strenuous round of scrubbings
and drills, The recruit realizes very
soon the expression ''shipshape" means
a good deal. Saturday morning is a
tremenduous cleaning time called
field day" which Is followed by a
half-hollday I'm the afternoon; and on
Sunday morning the captain himself
inspects his ship from keel to trunk.
OF this ceremony we have "a good view
taken from the after-bridge OF the Il
linois; the marine band is stationed just
below on the hurricane deck. the blue
Jackets stand on the port side OF the
quarterback. and the marines on the
starboard all ready for inspection. BUT
life isn't all scrubbings. regulations and
inspections. on the larger ships the
government furnishes athletic supplies
and each man-of- war has her champion
boxer. and baseball and football teams.
These teams are managed or super
vised, at least, by officers. and many an
ensign or lieutenant who has won his
"N" at the Naval academy plays
shoulder to shoulder with his blue
Jackets. Such familiarity would have
scandalized old Commodore Porter be-
yond words.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-07-16
THE MEN an THE HAGUE.

4 correspondent of La Revue
Bleue furnishes a description of the per-
sonal characteristics Of some prominent
members of the Hague peace congress.
NJ. de Nelldoff, the Russian, was elect
ed president against the protests Of the
American delegates. He is said 70 have
a reputation Tor force aud tenacity He
keeps a policeman at his door and this
pogberry carefully watches the APP
rroaches to his abode.
A different tpye is Count Torvielil.
The correspondent says the Italian am
bassador seems sinking about In a
world OF deceptions where he courts
only pesslmlatlc Ideas. To those who
have come to The Hague ON their own
initiative (there are many such) he
says: You must have lots OF time 10
KILL He scurries about with appall-
ing ease. and his colleagues pay hon.
age to his countless efforts TO harmon
lie the opposed views of England and
Germany.
Marshall Won Bieberstein. a German
delegate is certain, II is said OF no
futility OF the conference. He makes
no secret OF that. He is at once the
tallest and the stoutcst diplomat at
The Hague and enjoys the distinction.
He welcomes visitors with an outstrech-
ed hand and n jolly smile, wishing there
were more of them.
Drago, the correspondent continues,
reminds one OF clergyman with a
mania for distributing Bibles. His par
lor is always crowded with men who
want him to expound his doctrine
and to them he sweetly explains why
the great Powers must not employ gum
shot to make Venezuela or any other
country of the New World pay up.
Drago VIII hand you sheaf OF tracts
In which his theories are set forth
He has a great admirer IN the Tur~
l5ish delegate. Turkhan Pasha. Turkey,
too, has unpaid debts and claims the
immunity that is claimed for the little
American republics.
The correspondent does not expect
any great results from this gathering.
The delegates are not instructed by
their respective governments, and some
delegations do not even agree among
themselves as TO which measure 10
support There Is little enthusiasm at
the second Hague congress. Its labors
seem TO be limited to an effort at es-
tablishing certain rules OF international
| law, not to abeiishing war Our con-
| tention has always been that the touh-
| dations for the establishment of per-
manent peace among the nations must
| he laid among the masses of the peo-
pie, by proper education. Not unui
peace is a popular demand. Will there
be peace. The second Hague confer
once viii. we believe, emphasize, by
It's shortcomings and failures, the ne
oessity OF popular educational move
ment as preliminary TO peace con-
| crosses.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-07-16
BAD FOR CHILDREN.

The minister OF St Joseph. Mich,
who has protested against the Teddy
bear" fad. on the ground that IL is
positively harmful to play with n
stuffed beast instead of doll has
but spoken the truth, We arc living
ut time when children seem 10 be
regarded az anything but a blessing
and when societies are formed for the
express purpose of discouraging ma
ternity, and II seems 10 us that the
substitution of beasts for dolls In the
plays OF little girls must prepare the
way for the acceptance OF the ter
rlble doctrine of race suicide. At any
rate contemporary wen says "To
see grown girl hugging stuffed
brute 10 her bosom in simulated rap
ture or a woman trundling one along
public thoroughiare In babys per-
ambulator, or social leaders giving
Teddy bear luncheons each matron
Juggling with her ownest darling lit
tie umpty bear, should make a full
iledged human being sigh for re-
turn TO antediluVian simplicity" Il is
all right 20 awaken IN the hearts OF
children love FOR animals and for ma
ture IN general but we fancy that OBJ
jeet would be gained by giving them
living pets 10 take care OF, such as
cat, canary bird. or some rabbits.
and not by an initiation that is almost
absurd
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-07-16
AUTHORITY AND JUDGMENT.

II Is an almost humorous feature or
the controversy which anti-"Mormons"
arc forcing upon the Latter-day Saints
that the latter are not allowed to state
what they actually believe without
contradiction. The anti-"Mormons'
assume TO tell the Saints what they
believe. and, needless 10 say, general
~ caricature their faith, and then as~
sail their own carrlcatures.
This fact has lately been illustrated
an the discussion on authority. The
Latter-day Saints have announced that
they accept the Bible aud three other
books as their standards OF faith, ana
that Whatever agrees with these stand
ards is ''Mormpnism," while doctrines
that do not agree with what is taught
IN these books are not accepted by
the Saints
This, we have been told, is very abb
puyd. We have endeavored TO explain
that Christians generally exercise the
liberty OF Judging for themselves
whether a doctrine announced is in
accordance with the Scriptures and
that the Latter-day Saints have the
same right. VIC have stated that the
Gospel is the perfect law of liberty"
and that private judgment IS not OPP
posed to authority, since authority
may be real and yet not ultimate, But
to this plain statement the reply Is
made that there is no comparison be-
tween the leading men OF the Church
and those OF other Organizations since
the latter do not claim divine insplra-
lion. or divine authority.
Let us settle that question finally,
The Apostle Paul held a position in
the primitive Church similar to that
held by the Apostles In the Church to-
day. He claimed to speak by inspira-
ton, and divine authority. And yet,
IN his letter TO the Corinthians he very
plainly lays down the principle that 1t
Is the duty of the Saints to exercise
Judgment. " speak" he says. las TO
wise men; JUDGE YIs WHAT ! say"
Here is an inspired man commands
Ing. AS 1t were, the Saints to Judge
for themselves that which he says to
them. He did not want blind uccept-
nnce, or blind obedience. He that is
spiritual judgcth all tnings," is am
other saying of the same Apostle.
II is beyond controversy, therefore,
that the power of personal Judgment is
a faculty possessed by those that are
spiritual. and that It's exercise is a
Christian duty. Let the word of the
Apostle end the controversy on a
point that ought TO be clear to all
Bible readers.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-07-16

petcnoe, or worse. In the management.
We are All anxious to have the city
grow. we all want good. enterprising
citizens to come here and enjoy the
blessings OF the valleys ~ the noun
tains But # prospective settlers are
confronted with the fact that they are
expected, first of all II they come to
Salt Lake, to pay exorbltant taxes be-
cause reckless City government has
plunged the community into debt
needlessly we fancy they win think
twice before making W their minds
to stay
The citizens Of salt Lake have
twice had costly experience IN NIT
nlcipal government, as consequences
OF turning the City over to adventpr-
crs whose only interet Is sclf-lnterest.
The first time the public money was
squandcred and the City became the
rendezvous OF bad characters from all
over the country. The results Of the
second experiment are gradually COM
ing to light. In spite OF efforts to con-
coal them II should be evident to all
who are Interested IN tho futurn Of
this City that. TO secure good, efficient
government. without which there can
be no steady development. It is neces-
saIy to take she management away
from adventursrs and entrust 1t to
tried. competent citizens OF whose In
tegrity there is no doubt.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-07-16
ENFORCEMENT OF TRAIN
SCHEDULES.
Aherdeen Rnlletin.

Down in Oregon they are going to
make the trains run on schedule tlme
or bring them into court. This Is not
such bad scheme. Let the roads fix
their schedule to the run. instead of
trying TO adjust their run to their
schedule. There is probably one-fourth
OF the time OF the travelling public
upent loafing round depots waiting for
the trains. II schedules We're made
which could be followed. then a man
could go on with his business until
time for the train, and then so to tn.
depot with reasonable assurance that
the train would not keep him waiting
but with the schedule faster than the
time that can be made, the traveller
must be AZ the depot at the time the
train is advertised. as 1t might come
in on time. and then he must wait.
This will be vouched for by commercial
ira yelers. NJ least.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-07-16
STUBBORN FACTS.

The contoruons Of an eel caught on
q hook are not any more snaky than
the convolutons of the anu-"Mor-
mon" sheet 20 SET away from the
financial condition OF the city brought
about by so-callod American nlalad-
ministratlon The Importance ~ the
fight Il IS putting up IL well under
stood, Tho sheet is lighting for It's
own existence Ike the poor creature
on the hook
Bur the facts as stated by Council
man Fernstrom IN the Council meeting
few weeks aso, and later in local
article In the news" remain upshak-
en- By the discussion that followed
II has been made clear that tho pres
cnt City fathers during their mad
career. have sQuandered public money
at a rrinous rate, and that. owing TO
this eStrayagance the city now ~
in a financial condition, very unsatis-
factory from oyery point OF view.
The excuse OF the daily apologiHt
IS that the present administration In
herited from SIS predecessor a deficit
Of about $4,000 That Is SIS last
line Of defense Citizens familiar with
the financial aNairs Of the city for
many years do not hesitate 20 char
acterlze thar statement, as It appears
in the Tribune Of Monday AS a false
hood pure ana unadulterated
There IS no need OF running a pros
porous city like this Into debt The
resources are known beforehand ana
the expenditures could have been
regulated accordingly There would
have been no debt except for inoom-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-07-16

Az was to be expected, the Mexican
ainhassador denies that Mexico has
any land for sale to the United
states. N this country needs Magda-
lena bay temporarily for target prnc-
tice or naval drill, permission to use
II for such purposes can probably be
obtained from the Mexican govern
ment. The comment on the ''imperi-
allstic policy of the United States
based on this rumor. Is haseless
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-07-16
engaged in any such contemplate bust

It provokes a smile to witness The ef-
fort or Attorney Richardson to show
that there was insanity In Orchards
family on tho maternal side, and that
It took the form OF an uncle or grand
father imagining that he had commits
ted some terrible crime. That Orchard
is monster no one win doubt; that
he was insane when he committed his
crimes no one will believe.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-07-16
JUST FOR FUN.
had Lhc nlrlh Ilale Pat.

"The Scotch" said Secretary Wilson
of the Department OF Agriculture ARE
certainly a witty people, Now. there
was n visitor In the little town OF
Bowdoin who, on looking about, saw
no children but only grown men and
women, He wondered at this ana
on the street. lnqured How often
are cildren born IN this town.
"'Only once, the man replied as he
proceeded on his way."--Saturday
Evening Post.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-07-16

That Japanese in Los Angeles who
spat on the Stars ana stripes belongs 10
the same class as the hoodlums who
attacked the Japanese restaurants In
san Francisco. Neither represents the
sentiments OF the people to whom
they belong nor OF the government 10
which they owe allegiance,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-07-16
A CONSCIENTIOUS DONOR.
Hartford Times.

During the past year Mrs, Sage has
given away about $iA.0000 900. Her
bsnefactions have been made with cons
servatlsm, and With rare dlscrlmina-
tlon. There is nothing haphazard about
her endowments. Her gifts are designed
To help various worthy enterprises. and
are grounded on sincere desire and
purpose TO benefit humanity without
exercising any pauperlzlng influence.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-07-16
The Curse of Llannr.

KindH Hearted Visitor--You say that
drink was the cause OF your down
fall?
MeanderinE MllSe-~Yes met
gentleman that was too intoxicated to
take care of his money and the temp
tation was too great for men.--Phila-
delphia Inquirer.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-07-16
Credit All His.

Mrs Goodley--t saw you yesterday
with your fiancee. She's awfully
sweet,
Dudley--She ought 10 be. i've been
buying her candy every week for the
past two months. --Philadelphia Press.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-07-16
RECALL SYSTEM OF ELECTION
snn Franclsco chronicle

The plight of san Francisco Is at
tracing a great deal of attention, and
is making more converts to the recall
idea than reams of argument possibly
could The retention OF a band of
thieves IN office because there Is no
way of legally getting at them Is n
striking object lesson. the effect Of
which is not likely to be lost on the
DeoDlc.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-07-16

one OF San Braneiseos leading oiti-
Gems has Just been sent TO jail Tor con-
tempt Of court When he emerges he
may not have such a profound con-
tempt for courts ana the law,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-07-16
She Drew the Line

Mrs. Randall won $50 last night
playing bridge in my own house
Mrs. Rogers~-Was Mrs. Delano
there
Mrs. Randall--No.. I'VE dropped her
hecaue I discovered that she plays
cards on Sunday Brooklyn Life.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-07-16

Commander Winsow has thought
proper to deny charges that have been
circulated through the press that he
had been guilty OF smuggling. The
charge was no doubt very annoying but
tho American people do not believe that
the officers OF the American navy are
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-07-16
DEsEKET EVENING NEWS TUESDAY JULY 1e 1907

selves TO make sure that II was real.
Then the official spoke again to the
porter:
Don't you see that you're making
big dents IN this concrete PLATFORM"
London Tit-Bits.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-07-16
The Careless Watch.

Watch-Eig bells and all's we'll
Mrs. Pohunk tfeebly)--I guess, Jo-
siah, he hasn't looked on this side of
the boat lately or he'd know better
Exchange.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-07-16

The name OF the man selected for ap-
poIntment as mayor OF san Francisco
is being kept as carefully concealed as
Colonel Waterson's dark horse.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-07-16
Time and the Place.

DO you spend much time in your
automobile"
An hour in 1T and three under it,
Exchange.