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Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-14
ETHAN ALIENS BOY GUIDE

to spring from their pallets and rush from the
barracks, only to be made prisoners as they
appeared. Never was a surprise more com
plete-thanks to Nathan Beman.
When Allen had secured most OF the garrl-
son, he asked the boy to show the way TO
the commandant's room, and the two wcr'
soon running up the steps leading to 1T.
Bang! bang! went Aliens sword against inc
colonels door, and the British officer hurried
out of bed to answer the demand;
1t happened that Allen and Delaplace were
old acquaintances, and the reader may ini-
agine the latter's astonishment when he saw
who had hammered at his door, but, OF course.
there was nothing for him to do but to sur
render.
The spoil that fell into the hands of the
victors amply repaid them for all the dangers
they had faced, and the fort remained in the
hands of the Americans until many months
later, when it was abandoned and dismantled
by General st. Clair.
Amid the universal rejoicings that followed
this exploit, the part played by Nathan Be
man was not forgotten. His name was on
many tongues, and his services were embalmed
in the poetry of the day. Without him, AL
lens heroic expedition would in all probability
have resulted in failure.
Nathan grew to manhood and ended his
DAYS in peace in the year 1916, dying then in
Franklin county, New York, at the age OF
eighty-nine.
THe lived" says LOSING, the historian, "to
see our confederacy increase from thirteen to
thirty stars, and from three millions OF peo-
pie TO twenty millions"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-14

us something more about your memory train
ing.
Jack-Well, the brightest thing is about fig
ures. l can remember any date you please:
I'm going to become an encyclopedia, biped
encyclopedia. Observe! The cotton gin was
invented in 1913. California was discovered
in 1886. The area of Alabama is 80, ,722 square
miles. The public debt of the United States
in 1889 was
Willy Cooking up from his blocks)-Jack!
Jack-Don't interrupt.
Willy-But, Jack! Can Sammy Brown go
fishing with me Saturday?
Jack-Well, there! l declare, Willy, I'm
sorry, but forgot to ask Saw his mother,
too. willy begins to whimper) Come, now,
don't cry, and I'll help you dig tsh,worms.
I'll see Mrs. Brown tomorrow (Wllly urCs
his tears)
Carrie-How your memory is improved,
Jack!
Jack (proudly)-It's wonderful! Why,
just glanced at a store window as L came
along, and think can remember everything
in that window! Let's see. There was a big
dog and some pocket-knives, and some jump
ing-jacks, and some
Father Cooking out of the window-See!
see! Cows in the yard! (He filings down the
paper and rushes out.)
Willy-Shoo! shoe! Whoop! (Flies after.l
Mother-Oh, my geraniums! (Runs out ol
the room
Carrie-Oh, my tennis ground!. (Followsl
Aunt Susan-And all the clothes hung out!
| DROPS her work and runs)
Jack following slowly and sheepishishly)-
Dear me! must have forgotten to shut that
gate!
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-14

Father-It just occurred to me, Jack, that
you pass the jewelers. every day, and posi-
bly Mr.. Goldsmith sent word by you about
my watch? It's high time it was done.
need 1t badly.
Jack-Whe-e-ew! I'm sorry, father, but
he gave me note for you three, days ago,
and put it in the clock, because he's Jew
eler. That's the way to associate ideas, you
know. l thought, whenever l looked at the
clock / would think of that note. But l
forgot to look at the clock (Takes the note
sheepishly out of the clock and hands 1t TO
his father).
Father (sarcastically, as he takes it)-Been
training your memory in any other direction,
Jack?
Jack (brightening up, not noticing the sar-
casm)-Oh, yes, sir! l can give the Presl-
dents OF the United States forward and back
ward. Hear mel George Washington, John
Adams, Thomas jefferson, James Madison,
James Monroe
Mother-Oh, Jack, while / think of it, you
ordered the sugar at the grocery?
Jac1-Dear me, that's too bad! You see,
Just before 1 got to the store Bill Jenkins
came up with his new bicycle-Safety, and a
beauty-and 1 was looking at that, and walked
right by. I'll get it tomorrow without fail.
Mother-Weil, Wen have to go without
sugar for tea tonight. I suppose (slyly). Tel
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-14
N ATTAIN BEMAN ETA

and so much precious time had been lost that
When the patriots reached the opposite
shore the commander turned to Nathan Be-
man, and, laying his hand upon his shoulder,
said quickly:
:, Were ready now. Show us the way to
the sally-port."
Guided by the farmers son, the mountain
GERS moved towards the fort, and, coming sud-
denly upon a sentry, heard the swapping of
his fusee lock. and saw him run through a
covered way within the walls.
"Quickl", cried the boy looking up at Al
len; and the soldiers sprang after the guard
and made their way to the paradeground
unopposed.
The enthusiasm of the patriots now broke
the ears of the British soldiers, caused them
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-14

exclaimed the intrepid Allen. eve must as
sault the fortressi"
In looking for a guide the Vermonter found
Farmer Beman, who, as soon as he understood
what was wanted, said:
'Why not take my boy? Nathan knows all
knows the location of every rat-hole, inside
and out"
The suggestion delighted Allen, and little
Nathan was called and questioned.
"Ill go, sir" he said, at once. "I know
the way to Delaaplaces quarters, too, if you
Delaplace was the commandant, and, of
course, the very person whom Allen wanted.
The little party crossed the lake in such
boats as were at hand. The oars were dipped
silently in the starit water, and no one spoke
above whisper. Morning was near at hand,
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-14

should like to know whether you mailed that
letter l gave you at noon?
Jack (clapping his hand to his pocket.
Wh-e-eew! If / didn't forget all about it!
Was it of any Importance?
Sister Carrie-Importance Didn't l tell
you wouldn't have it miss that mail for any
thing?
Jack (taking out the letter)-Oh, you need
MT get angry, Carrie! I'll take it to the Office
after supper (starts to put it in his pocket,
but Carrie takes possession of it, Well, as
was saying, mother, you can't imagine how
strikes an attitude and recites): Hamburg,
goldfish, soft-soap, Washington, mill-race, nee
die, camel coming. bulldog, Milton, Dickens,
Dante, cheese, geography, fiddle,
much more is there of that stuff?
Jack-There are one hundred and seventy
eight words in all. and can call them all off,
backwards or forwards. How's that for a
feat, of memory? Geography, fiddle, Calcutta,
Shakespeare, turpentine-
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the rooster said when he gave one more flap
at the flank of retreating dog.
Harry" said his mother, ''there is big
blot on your copy book"
mo, mamma you're mistaken. That's on
ly a period. Our teacher is awfully near
"There's no disgrace in being poor"
Philosophers deride it.;
The reason why. you may be sure.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-14
BITS OF HUNOR

Ethel (who is gluing on her dolls wig)-
'Letty, do you know why grandpa's hair has
come off his head2"
at wasn't stuck WELL"
"Ths," said the menagerie guide, pointing
and for bear"
The pirates motto-"My bark is on the
SEIZE"
"I will spur him on to renewed effort" as
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ham, which was opposite Fort Ticon
deroga. -,
Farmer Beman was an American, devoted
TO the cause. Being of rowing disposition
and fond of play, Nathan had often crossed
the lake, and formed the acquaintance of the
boys whose fathers composed the garrison.
The little fellows had fine times under the
walls of the fort, and every. now and then
Nathan went inside and saw how things were
moving along there
In the month of May Ethan Allen, at the
head of the famous Green Mountain Boys,
came up through the forests to surprise and
capture, if possible, the fort and its garrison
The expedition, with which Benedict Ar
mold was connected, was composed of three
divisions, one of which was to capture some
boats at Skenesboro', and send them down
the lake to Allen and his men, who were to
get them at Shoreham. But when the re-
nowned Green Mountain leader reached the
latter village, in the nighttime, not single
boat awaited him.
This was bitter disappointment for Allen
had but eighty-three men with him, and his
position was one of great hazard, 1t looked
like madness to assail with this small force
an armed place like Ticonderoga, yet it was
still more dangerous to remain idle.
1--WE can't wait for the boats, my boysl"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-14
Copyright by James Elyerson.

the boy heroes of the Revolution,
the first and almost forgotten one
was Nathan Beman. In the spring
of 1775 he lived with his father, a
farmer, near the village of Shore
ham, which was opposite Fort Ticon-
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-14
Copyright by James Elverson.
4 PLAYIET FOR AMATEJJRS,

A PLA1L LEI FUK AMATEURS.
SCENE-The family circle, about three
o'clock in the afternoon. Present, Father,
Mother, Sister Carrie. Little Willy, Aunt
Susan. Enter Jack, with a slam and a rush;
He filings books down on table. and himself
into a chair).
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-14

ACK-I want to tell you, my honored
relatives, that this memory training
is superb! That was only the third
lesson, and my memory bump (feel-
ing it,
Aunt Susan (shiyerinp)-Jack.d did
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-14

you notice the thermometer as you came in?
Jack-Oh, I forgot to shut the doorl beg
your pardon! (Shuts it). My memory bump
fairly knocked my hat off. it is growing so
fast. | shall have to wear stoVe-pipe hat
to accommodate it. Want to tell you what l
learned today. learned to
Sister Carrie-Jack, excuse the interruption,
but l am somewhat acquainted with you, and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-17
TO ENTERTAIN FIREMEN.
Chief Belt and Citizens Committee
Issue Appeal for Funds.

Preparing for the convention of the Inter
national Association of Fire Engineers.
which will meet here October to II, Chief
William T. Belt of the local fire department
and the citizens committee which is in
charge of arrangements for the affair have
issued a joint appeal for funds to meet ex-
penSes incident to entertaining the 800 or
900 visitors who are expected to be here
for convention week. About $1,000 will be
needed and, as contributions toward that
amount, Cuno H. Rudolph, the treas
urer OF the committee, has acknowledged
the following subscriptions:
Thomas w. Smith, $40; Conrad Becker. so;
A. B. Brown, s.; H. b. F. Mcfarland. 50;
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Com
So; Duin & Martin. so: F. P. Weller. So
John b. Sleman, jr., 50; H. X. Simpson
$40; Edward s. Schmid. s.; B. f. Barnes,
So: W. T. Galliher & Bro, sl0 Byron S.
Adams, SO; William II. Rohrer, s.; Dr.
William Tindall SO; George D. Horning
So: National Electrical Supply Company,
$25: Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
Company, $40: A. I.isner. $50; Joel Hill
man. $40: William Fl. DeLacy, -; DR.. c. w.
Richardson, s.: Guide Bros. Company, $40:
w. ]. Boardman S23: DR.. Thomas Bowling
81: F. G. Smith Piano Company so.
Chief Belt has just promulgated a series
of special orders for the guidance of the
various fire engine and truck compa niles
during the convention and especially eX
hibit day. October 0. when the local depart
ment will give q spectacular drill at the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-17
BOLD ROBBERY CHARGED.
Discharged Soldier Falls in With
Three Thugs.

Three young men are being searched
for by the police because of complaint
made that they had assaulted and robbed
Peter Cote, discharged soldier, in the
grounds of the Agricultural Department
last night. Cote told the police of the
first precinct that his loss amounted to
s3S His story was that he received an
honorable discharge from the army two
days ago, leaving Fort McHenry Sunday
night He reached this city early yes
terday morning with about $50 in his
pocket. He had trouble in getting
acquainted with persons who were will
ing to assist him in celebrating his return
to civil life.
Early in the afternoon Cote and his
companions visited places of interest and
expended part of the $50, and about II
o'clock last night he asked that he be
taken to a hotel He says the men as
sured him they would provide him place
to sleep and would care for him during
the night without his having to pay for
his accommodations. They led him, he
declares, to the Agricultural Department
grounds. where they beat and robbed him
of his money.
Cote went to the first precinct police
station and told his stnry. In addition to
taking his money. he declared. they took
his coat and vest. He had $40 in one of
his socks he stated, and one of his assail-
ants. cut his sock in order to get the
money Descriptions Of the three men
were furnished the police, and the officers
In the several precincts were Instructed
to make an effort to arrest them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-17
Favored Hawaiian Annexation.
WHO WILL GET PLACE?
MANY CANDIDATES FOR JUSTICE
OF THE PEACE.

The campaign for the position Of justice
of the peace made vacant by the death of
Lewis 1. ONeal is practically at a stand
still. The friends of the various candidates
have all put in their ''licks'' for their par
ticuar favorites and are now awaiting re-
suits.
No indication has as yet been manifested
by the President or the Attorney General
is said that it will not be until after the
President arrives in the city. Because of the
congested cond'tion of the business on the
justice of the peace dockets. resulting from
Judge O'NeaTs death, it was expected that
the appointment would have been made be-
fore this. 1t is believed that the decay is
due to the Presidents desire to We his
personal attention to the matter.
The candidates prominently mentioned in
clude Gus A. Schuldt, assistant to the cor
poraton counsel; James b. Mclaughlin
the preac lawyer: +. S. K. Smith, E. B.
kimball, Rutledge Wilson. Arson S. Tay-
lor, Robert " Hughes L. Fugitt. s. II.
Geisy. William M. Hallam, H. Randall
Webb and Emanuel M Hewlett.
The impression seems to obtain among
members of ,le bar that the President will
recognize the younger members, and that
a young man will be appointed to the va
cant justiceShip. The contest seems to be
an amicable one. and the various candi-
dates are often seen in the corr doris of the
courthouse discussing the situation with
eacu other
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-17
TOPICS
ELKHCRN TOWN HALL TOTALLY
DESTROYED BY FIRE.

Special Correspondence of The Star
TINkLETOWN, Md, September l6, 1907.
Judge McSnort sitting in the circuitous
court of this district today granted an
absolute divorce to Hiram Jones rom his
wife Amanda. 1t was alleged that the
defendant had used the plaintiff safety
razor in peeling autumn blush potatoes.
Mrs. Jones made no defense. Judge
McSnort is married.
Miss Mary Alternately has returned
from a visit to friends in Alexandria.
Va. Never again." says Mary
George c. Crutchen, well known in this
country. who has suffered from deafness
of late years. started to walk down the
tracks from his home to the village yes
terday afternoon. He leaves i widow
and several thousand dollars.
The town hall at Elkhorn, several
miles from here. was totally DESTROYED
by fire last night. joel Williams was
severely burned while effectins "a gal
liant rescue of The Rube's Handy Be
otter" but the other half of the library
destroyed. The loss will aggregate
$11.T5.
Mrs. George Hastings of here counted
her egg money the other day and de-
cided to treat George to trip to the
jamestown fair. This trip is on the old
hen" said George. and Mrs. George is
still weighing that remark. Maybe they
won't start
Tho suit for breach of promise brought
by Katie Hueffelsdorfer of about a mile
away against Cuthbert Scaggs. son of
Mr. and Mrs. Scaggs. was dismissed last
Thursday by Judge McSnort. The de-
PENDANT pleaded that during his first
visit to New York, several months ago
his ideas on women underwent a revolu-
ton After the decision young Scaggs
went home with the Judge and stayed
to dinner. Judge McSnort leaves for
New York tomorrow night for d brief
business visit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-17
Personal to River Men.

Mr.. Harry Carter has gone to Orange
county. Va, to spend several days on a
visit to friends.
Capt. J. w. Mumford of Baltimore has
been appointed master of the Phiiadel-
phia owned schooner Edna A. Pogue, and
has taken charge of her at Baltimore.
The Pogue is known at this port
Capt. Chapman Slye has been trans
ferred from the command of the steamer
T. " Arrowsniith to the command of the
steamer Harry Randall, on, the route to
Nomini and the lower Potomac Capt.
jeff Posey. pilot of the Arrowsmith. has
also been transferred to the Randall.
Capt John ID. Hart, who has peen ill
for several months past. is rapidly re-
covering, and. it is stated, will soon be
able to resume business
Capt j. d. Faunce is confined to his
home in this city by a severe attack of
what the physicians fear may develop
into pneumonia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-17
MURDER AT CULPEPER
WILLIAM SMITH CALLED FROM
HOUSE AND MURDERED.

CCLPEPER, Va, September 1.-THE
most brutal assassination in the recent his
tory Of the state committed at 8
o'clock Sunday night in Culpeper county,
about fourteen miles from Culpeper, when
some person, whose identity is not definite
iy known. called William Smith. superin-
tendent of the farm of Cape Miller, from
his house and shot him to death.
man, thought to ha ye been a tool Of
the murderer. called Mr.. Smith from his
house saying that his wagon had broken
down on the public road nearby and that
he was in need of assistance. Mr.. Smith.
who was sitting with his family, at once
started out to give what help he could
Twenty feet from the house some one fired
and emptled two loads of buckshot into
the unsuspecting man. who met almost in
slant death. One Ioad almost took his
head away, the oth,r struck him full in
the chest
An Old-Time Feud.
A feud between the Smith family and
another family of the county had it Is
said, existed for some time. and the sheriff
and his deputies are proceeding on that
line. They express confidence that they
Will soon make arrest and that they
Will get the right man.
Smith had been married twice, the first
marriage resulting In divorce, and there
is some suggestion that the affray was
over the divorced woman.
Mr.. Smith was quiet and inOffensive in
his manner and was very popular. Sheriff
A. w Pulliam and Commemorative Attor-
ney c. M. Waite went to the scene of the
crime this morning.
To Use Bloodhounds.
The county officers are now considering
the advisability of putting Hurricane
Branchs bloodhounds on the trail of the
murderer.
1t is certain that if the assassin should
be captured now he would meet with sum-
mary punishment for his crime.
LURAY, Va, September IA phone
pepper yesterday asking for the Page coun-
ty bloodhounds to trace the man who as
sassinated William Smith, and Deputy
Sheriff Wood left soon after for the scene
of the crime. Smith was an overseer on
the farm of Mr.. o. D. Miller, a brother of
Mrs. r. B. Amiss of Luray
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-17
REAR ADMIRAL JOHN G. WALKER.
HarrisE wing3
Who Died Suddenly the Age of seventy-Two Years

augurated. His published dispatches form
an interesting contribution to that period
of Hawaiian history. He had made a keen.
close study of the situation, and his re-
ports clearly If guardedly favored the an
nexation that followed six years later.
Shortly after his relief from command Of
the Pacific station Rear Admiral Walker
was made chairman Of the lighthouse
board. and held that post until his retire.
ment for age in 1897
Interest in the Canal.
Almost Immediately after his retirement,
however, came his appointment as presi-
dent Of the Nicaraguan canal commission,
which sailed for Central America the
gunboat Newport in December, 1897. The
reports made by the commission revealed
an extraordinary amount Of exploration
and surveying done by the engineers under
Rear Admiral Walkers supervision, and
the results of their Investigations. coupled
with that officers intimate acquaintance
with Central American affairs and condl-
tons. caused him to prefer that route.
When at the close of the Spanish Ameri-
can war a new commission was appointed
to investigate and report on all practicable
routes for a canal across the isthmus, Rear
Admiral Walker was placed at its head,
that the country might have the benefit
of his recently reinforced experience. For
time he was inclined to favor the Nicara
guam route, but when the French company
made its proposal to turn over its conces-
sioiiS' itS pioPeity anu IT'S pal ny eoihpiSleo
work to the United. States on terms that
he regarded as favorable he urged Congress
to accept them, and was thereafter a strong
and consistent supporter of the canal now
we'll under way .----... -. .-., -,.-..
He was appointed chairman OF the Pam
anna canal commiss by President Roese-
welt In 1904, and thus had the honorable
and arduous duty of organizing the new
work and starting the actual construction.
In March, 1905, the commissioners. having
completed the important preliminary
labors. resigned in a body in order to per-
NIT the President to appoint a more COM
pact board to carry on the practical work
of building the great waterway. From that
time Rear Admiral Walker was engaged In
no public duties.
The official navy register shows that Ad-
miral Walker has had total service
Of seventeen years and two months, and
total shore and other duty of twenty-three
wears and six months He was unemployed
five years and seven months
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-17

corner OF 9TH street and Louisiana avenue
northwest, and there will be demonstra-
tons of an interesting nature by manufac-
turers of fire apparatus
There is no organization whom the citl-
zens or the District should be more de-
lighted to honor" Chief Belt said than
this association of fire engineers, composed
as 1t is of men who are almost constantly
risking their lives for the protection of pub
lie property
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-17
Street Car Entrances and Exits.

Considering the confusion and the long
waits involved by passengers on street
cars leaving and entering the cars on the
same Platform, 1t seems strange that the
Washington traction companies have not
long since adopted the Montreal plan of
liking the entry on one (the rear platform
and the exit on the front Under the pres
ent system there is frequently especially
at transfer stations. long line of pas
sengers waiting to get on the car until the
last passenger has descended While it
might take little while for travellers to
get used to the new system. cards attached
TO the side of the car, near the platform
bearing the words. In Out" would soon
acquaint them with the innovation Some
of the large department stores have two
doors. bearing these cards, and the Gus
toners have no difficulty in complying with
that regulation. c. F. KEEPER.
Practically all you need to be safe from
consumption Is to live in d semi-tropicaI
country. where the yearly rainfall does not
exceed twelve or fifteen inches
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-17
Brass Beds.

wheel that Will give her good speed and
will make her independent of tugboats to
move about from point to point She is a
sister ship OF the dredge Ancon, which was
built at Sparrowss Point few months ago.
and which Is now at Colon being made
ready to start service on the canal work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-17
w. B. MOSES & SONS, F STREET, COR. llth.

for Colon. where she will be put in service
digging the big ditch through Panama.
The Culebra is now in Chesapeake bay
undergoing tests. She Is one of the largest
vessels of her kind ever built and Is not
only powerful digging machine, but Ii
equipped with a steam engine and propeller
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-17
Steam Dredge for Panama Canal.

The big steam dredge Culebra. recently
built at the works OF the Maryland Steel
Company at Sparrows Point. Md. for the
istbmian canal commission, Is almost ready
to b. turned over to the representatives OF
the government and will sail In a short time