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l. The letter 6, 2. The liquid contents
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-05-14

diers, hurrying for their lives, had ar
rived at Charlestown.
Washington, writing under date of
May 3, 1775. says Of the British re-
treat: They had not arrived in
Charlestown (under cover of their
ships) half an hour before a powerful
body of men from Marblehead and
Salem was at their heels, and must, II
they had happened to be one hour
sooner, inevitably have intercepted
their retreat to Charlestown."
1t is possible that the flag was
thrown away or lost in the panic of
the running fight all the way from Lex
ington to Charlestown. The British
soldiers were dropping of exhaustion.
They had been up all the night before,
on the march to Lexington and Con-
cord. They had fought all day, having
been CALLED all along the line of retreat
by firing from behind trees and fences,
and from windows of houses.
No general historical account of the
battle mentions the loss of British col
ors. so that the regiment from which
this flag may have come cannot read
lily be determined.
This proves little, however, since
the Generalization of the British was
so complete that the loss of one flag
might not have been reported, espe-
cially IL it were lost through the death
OF its bearer in the retreat.
There is another statement concern
ing the flag, which is borne out by its
appearance. This is that it was used
by the militia under Washington in
lieu of national American standard
which was not originated until 1777.
To the edge of the upper corner
were sewed 1S short stripes of buff
the continental colors. These unques
tionably were intended to represent
the 10 states. Thus embellished, the
hated red of England might have be
come temporary battleflag for the
patriots.
If the flag were used in the CONT
mental army T. might have come into
the possession of a brother of Israe
Foster of Marblehead. who was an en-
sign in the Manchester (MassO militia
company.
The appearance of the upper left
hand corner indicates that piece has
been cut out, as silk of another qualit,
has been set in.
If the portion removed were cross
or union, as the term is, it was smalle,
than the regulations now require, ant
out OF proportion to the rest of the
flag, which was about feet by 6. A.
one end of the flag has been worn of
1t is now about feet square.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-05-14
RELIC OF LEXINGTON
FLAG OWNED IN MASSACHUSETTS
BELIEVED TO BE SUCH.
Handed Down from Israel Foster, a
Minute Man, with Statement II
Was Captured from British
in f775.

Boston-In the possession of Mrs
Emma F. Knight of West Medford,
Mass, is British flag, which has
been handed down from revolutionary
days as relic of the disastrous march
of Gen. Cages men to Lexington and
Concord ON the 10Th of April. 1775.
The authenticity of the relic has
never been doubted by its owners, but
they do not know the circumstances
by which 1t passed out of the hands of
the British, and into those of Israel
Foster, an Essex county minuteman.
who left 1t to his descendants, who In
turn passed it along to theirs. until it
came into the possession of Mrs.
knights husband, James F. Knight, a
veteran OF the civil war.
The flag was given to Mr.. Knight by
Israel Foster of Manchester, Mass, his
great-grandfather. He had received 1t
from his uncle, Israel Foster of Marble
head, with the statement that 1t was
captured at the battle of Lexington.
In 1878, when Israel Foster of Mar
blehead died, the flag was on exhibit
tion at the state house in Boston,
uidptu OFcl iuc tdPaui cd
at Lexington. Mr.. Foster made a will,
giving the flag to his nephew. Israel,
of Manchester. but there was some de-
lay in securing the delivery of the
relic. as the state authorities were in
clined to retain it.
If the flag had clear history at that
time it has not been transmitted to the
present owners. James A. Knight, a
son Of Mrs. Knight. has tried to look
up its history. but with no further re-
suit than to learn of the facts here
stated. He believes there may be in
some branch of the Foster family de-
tailed account of how Israel Foster of
Marblehead got the flag.
That he captured it at Lexington
does not seem probable. as the men of
Salem and Marblehead, although they
marched fast, did not reach the scene
Of retreat until the fleeing English sol
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-05-14

THE telegram was fa1Ee7 Edwin Is
not in Corsica? Edwin is safe? Madre
di Dio. thank thee," Marina's voice
rings with q hope that produces su-
preme Joy In Cipriano's occult mind
This lady upon whom he has set his
fervid heart, is courage personified as
regards her own safety. but the great
love she bears this Englishman makes
her timid for him. 'Tis Danella's plan
to use for its own destruction this gen
erous and mighty love.
That's what l wish to discuss with
you." he observes quietly. gazing upon
a face to which each wave of passion
adds such loveliness that he cannot
restrain the monstrous proposition on
his tongue. II breaks forth My poor
brother loved you. but you gave him
DEATH" he whispers passionately. Il
love you. but. per Baccho. you will not
give me death-but Lowell.
Lover Impossibie?" Marina starts
from him wildly: then scorn coming to
her eyes and voice. remarks haughti-
ly: You are speaking to welded
wife. Monsieur"
mot legally welded. have hopes.
My brother, poor Musso. perchance by
his lips in private gave his consent to
your nuptials. but of that ! have no
PROOF There is no written document.
You are still chiId-but 2O-accord-
ing to the French law. you cannot wed
without the consent OF your guardian
for several years. Anstruther in his
careless English way. thought not of
It; you were too eager for his wooing
to note the omission. By my poor
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-05-14

ion and philosophy in each of the diff
ferent tongues.
Previous to Miss Colton's new rec
ord the most accomplished linquist
known claimed a knowledge of only
33 languages.
Miss Colton's list. moreover. in
cludes long roll of different tongues,
which are numbered among the most
difficult T. the world to learn and
which IL Ide Chinese. Pail. Avestan,
Sanscrit. Hebrew, Syrian, Assyrian,
Arabic and Persian.
While this now famous American
woman was following the occupation
of a vocal teacher at the Pennington
(Conn.) Seminary for Girls, a number
of years ago she first became inter
ested in the Oriental languages
through having been brought in con-
tact with several pupils from the far
east. Her intense interest became a
passion. and in the interval since then
she has devoted nearly all her time to
the mastering of the different
tongues. Many years ago she became
a fluent user of the romance languages,
such as Italian, Spanish and French.
The greatest tribute to her wonder
full memory lies in the fact that the
roots of the different numerous east
ern languages which she has learned
are all entirely different from those
of the western tongues. In the pres
ent-day colleges throughout the world
separate courses are held in such Ian
guages as Hebrew, Sanscrit and Per-
sian, and to obtain a working knowl
edge of any single one is considered
difficult task.
When Miss Cotton first took up the
study of the eastern langues she was
located not far from Yale college. and
it was there that she acquired her ele-
mentary training in these different
tongues. Within a short time the
young woman had come to be looked
upon as prodigy among the most
learned Yale professors.
Miss Cotton and Prof Spooner have
been on the borderland of Afghanis-
tan, among the mountains, where the
first articulate speech is supposed to
have originated.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-05-14
BUILDING OF A wlTlcIsM.
Point of Joke the Same Though
Under Changed Conditions.

The Bohemian had an article entl.
tied. How a Joke Is Made" In it
Marshall p. Wilder, the well known
humorist. cites this story as an Illus
tration of one method. Here is a
story with a joke in 1t about Labou-
chere. the genial editor of London
Truth. When he was standing for
the borough of Northampton for the
English parliament little girl came
up to her father and said: Papa, who
made Mr.. Labouchere?' Why, Provi-
dence, my dear answered the some
what astonished parent. And what
for, papa?' inquiries the child. Now
that isn't bad joke. 1t was natural,
anyway. But listen to one of mine,
which really has the same point,
though 1t is brought out in different
way. A child and her mother are on
the cars. Opposite them sits young
man dressed in the height of fashion.
Says the child: Mamma, what is
that? and, as she asks the question.
she points to the young man opposite.
Hush, my dear answers the mother.
But. mother, want to know To
quiet the chad the mother whispers in
her ear: He is what we call a dude.
dear The child persists as usual IL
gaining some more information. And
who made him. mamma?' why,
providence. dear, of course, replies
the mother sotto voice, whereat the
child exclaims: oh. mother. doesn't
Providence like to have fun some.
timesg You see. the stories are real
y alike AT all events, the point
the same"
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-05-14

ident by the Prohibitionists at their
national convention in Columbus, O.,
July Is, is one of the leading advo-
Gates of prohibition in the south,
though a Democrat. For 20 years a
member of the Georgia Legislature, he
drafted the state prohibition law and
led the fight that resulted in the laws
adoption. Mr.. Wright is resident of
Rome, Floyd county, and is wealthy.
His father, prominent judge, left
him fortune, and his wife, who was
Miss Moore of this city. had $3.50. 900
at the time of her marriage. AS an
orator Mr.. Wright is eloquent, and he
has been successful as a lawyer. In
1896 Mr.. Wright was the populist can
didate for governor of Georgia. He is
30 years old.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-05-14

She would spring from the vefanda
and run over to the base of the tower
and call up TO the man whose face she
sees outlined against the grillase Of
the upper window. through whose iron
bars he is struggling to force his way.
But Cipriano's strong hand clutches
her white arm: he pulls her back into
the seat and commands: Not until
you've heard my words, which may
save his life."
His life? Tell mel"
~ have explained you are not legal
ly this mans spouse" C;priano's voice
is trembling with desire. Become
mine, had purposed In Nice to give
you very cruel death for what you
had to do with my brothers killing,
but when I saw your beauties and
knew that the little child l had once
seen had grown into Venus, but no
marble one, to myself / said: 'Corpo di
Baccho, it's in the blood OF the Danel-
las to love this woman. am enamored
of her as wildly as poor dead Musso
'Tis medieval idea; instead of slay-
ing her. I'll have revenge in winning
iiCi-abalhoL hCibCils tnc Wlle--dlbO
against the husband"
Not against Edwin! You have no
cause of hate against him.
''vendettas are caused by love as
well as hate! He dares to call you
wife. Each moment my eye rests upon
you increases thy sweetness to me.
You are Corsican-so am mo for
eigner should stand between u.s."
Holy Virgin. you expect me to love
your" stamIners the girl.
To this he answers with Machiavel-
liam subtlety: "Of course not now,
but that may come in time. At pres
ent you love Edwinl Because of this
devoted love-to save this gentleman
you adore-you give yourself to me"
At his hideons mathematics the
girl utters cry OF horror.
IF you would save the life Of this
Englishman whom l should dispatch
by my oath of the vendetta, at once
your kisses.
Would Edwin wish to live. his wife
untrue? Monsteri" Marina's face
blazes with shame.
"Oh, no, not monster; simply a
man who has gone crazy for thee.
Understand. If you are mine, the man
in that tower lives. Tonight on the
vessel that is anchored here. I'll bear
you away to some far distant isle of
Greece"
my husband would follow us for
ever!"
mot If he knew you were faithlessl
'Tis not their English way. A woman
who is dishonored is no more to them
than tainted orange
"Dishonored in his eyes? Neveri"
cries the girl. I'D sooner you killed
him-sooner you killed me, much! I'm
In your power; I'm alone here, help
less in your hands. Kill me. Let my
darling 60"
AS Danella has clutched her. the old
neck fastenings of the ancient gown
have given way; she plucks its laces
further apart over her dazzling bosom
and begs: Bury your stilettos here.
but spare my husband
Her pose only makes her the more
alluring to his devouring eyes.
What, kill the being l adore"
shudders Cipriano. Il have no stiletto
and have taken care no knife is near
your desperate hands, my lady. Be
sides, I'll never let you go. If you will
not leave your husband as his wife,
leave him as his widow"
Here. Enrico!" he calls.
The young cavalier with the scar
above his eyebrow comes onto the
veranda and says: MY uncle, honor
thee, you have decided to give this
woman death?"
tTO BE CONTINUED.)
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-05-14
TALKS IN FORTY TONGUES.
Masss rhusetts Woman Has Mastered
Many Difficult Languages.

Boston.-An addition to the inter-
national fame won by American wom-
en- has been made through the recent
triuaipns of Miss Mary Elizabeth 8.
Cotton of Easthampton. now on ner
way home from the far east, who has
recently achieved the honor OF being
the champion linguist Of the world.
Miss Cotton speaks 10 languages flu
ently-that is. sha has conversations
al and reading knowledge Of each and
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-05-14
AmlabiIity Plus seienee.

The public expects much of the
modern nurse-the same selfsacrifice.
righteousness and pureness of liv-
Ing as in the past. but combined with
technical skill and an amount of
learning unknown to our predecessors.
Tho Nursing Times.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-05-14

Laundry work at home would be
much more satisfactory if the right
Starch were used. In order to get the
desired stiffness, 1t is usually neces-
beauty and fineness of the fabric is
hidden behind paste of varying
thickness. which not only destroys the
appearance, but also affects the wear
ing quality of the goods. This trou-
BILE can be entirely overcome by using
Defiance Starch, as 1t can be applied
much more thinly because Of its great
er strength than other makes.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-05-14
Ny Flowers

brothers death, his authority as your
guardian passes to me-"
"Pish! was welded in Musso's very
presence" answers the girl. proudly;
then cries: 81 am Edwin Gerard An
struther's wife, by the church and by
my love-"
"'Tis pity; you compel me to make
you his widow"
"Edwin's widow" At that awful
word, Marina shudders and sinks over
come into chair.
Listen to mel" Cipriano's voice is
deep with menace, yet soft with pas
sion. "On the further cliff down the
coast are quarries of dazzling-hued
green Orezza marble that is taken
from this island to deck palaces"
"Orezza marble, what has that to
do with Edwin's life?" half SCOTS the
girl.
But it may have something to do
with his DEATH" observes Danella.
For the blasting of the rock is used
much dynamite. l have robbed the
quarries and have mined the base of
yonder turret with the explosive. In it
are three men: one, old Tomasso
whose knife entered my brothers
heart; the other. an American detec-
tive who has placed his Yankee nose
into this vendetta, unfortunately for
himself. Emory is in that turret You
will give something for these mems
lives?"
For Emory and dear old Tomasso? :?
Certainly-anything in reason" The
lovely eyes are filed with strange
alarm.
"Ah. but II must not be in reason
1t must be In passion as exalted as
my own-for you. When / direct my
nephew, who is bound to me not only
by ties of blood, but of gratitude, and
who Is infamed against you all by his
oath of vendetta for the murdered
Musso. he will light the fuse leading
to the mine, and puff!-that tower,
with every man who's in it. goes into
the air,"
"Murderer!' shudders Marina, who
has listened astounded.
"Ah, you have sympathy for these
poor fellows! That is well; 1 shall
love you more for your tender heart, .
continues Cipriano softly.
But the law!" half screams the
lady.
''Pah-in Corsica-in vendetta.
Besides. the blown-up tower will he
thought but another outrage of the
rioting Lucchese oh. this is no worse
than dagger thrusts or blows from
bullets which always come in a blood
feud. And in that mined turret." CT
priano's voice is low but terrible,
there is another man. who following
the cyclamen flowers you dropped in
the road and a few more we added to
lead him into that fatal tower"
Edwin" Marina's limbs hardly up
hold her
The man you foolishly call hus-
band" The finger of the suave wooer
points to the turret's upper floor.
Then the game is oni
Her eyes following his gesture, q
shuddering cry, low. broken. despair
ing yet full of tenderest love, issues
from the girls lips that have now be-
come white as death itself: Edwin,
my husband-my flowers brought you
to this-following for love of me-"
He Is caught like rat in my trap!"
smiles the count.
Not without warning, wretch"
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-05-14
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty years Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands of
women who have been troubled with
iisplacements, inflammation, ulcera>
ton, fibroid tumors, Irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, fiatulency, indiges-
tion, dizziness ornervous prostration.
Why don't you try it?
Mrs. PinIxham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-05-14
A Matter of raste.

Cynic Philosopher-You should be
careful to address all men in honeyed
speech.
Student-Why so?
Cynic Philosopher-Because then 1t
will not be so hard on you when you
have to eat your words.-Baltimore
American.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-05-14
SYNOPSIS.
Copyright lau. Dodd Mead A Co. n. =.

Burton II. Barnes. wealthy American
touring Corsica, rescues the young Eng
lish iieutenant. Edward Gerard Ansirq,n- nr1.a
daughter OF the Paolis. from the mur-
derous vendetta. understanding that his
reward Is to be the hand of the girl he
loves Enid Anstruthcr. sister OF the Eng
lish lieutenant. The four fly from Ajac-
clio to Marseiiles on boa hoard s,,o the nremnn n,,a,
sues and as the quartet are about TO
board the train for LONDON at Marselles,
Marinn ia handed a mysterious note
which causes her to collapse and necessi-
tatcs n postponement of the Journey
Barnes and Enid are married. soon
appears. Barnes discovers she has
been KIDNAPPED and taken 10 Corsica:
The groom secures a fishing vessel and
Is about to start in pursuit of his brides
cnptors when he hears scream from
the villa and rushes back TO hear that
ing. Barnes is compelled TO depart for
Corsicn without delay, and so he leaves
the search for Marina to her husband
fore Barnes boat lands on Corscas
shore Marina is discovered hiding In
of Of the vesss & b sse ces enainS tn belp
Barnes rescue his wife from the Corsi..
cans. Barnes and Marina have unusual
seeking shelter from a storm the couple
enter Il hermitage and there to their
amazement they discover Tomnsso, the
foster father of Marina Tomasso learns
that Marina's husband did not kill her
brother. Many wrongs are righted. Barnes
is surprised In the hermitage by Rochini
and Romano the two detested bandits.
who have been searching for him to
murder him for his money. The bandits
attempt to take away Marina. Barnes
darts out the door. The bandits start to
pursue. but as they reach the door both
nre laid low by Barnes revolver. Anstru-
ther arrives to find Marina and learns that
she has been iured away by the telegram
which had been sent by another without
his knowledge. The two start in search of
Marina. Barnes and Edwin take different
roads in their search. Edwin is trapped
in a tower where he is made prisoner. In
endeavorfng to escape he opens trap
door where he finds Emory, the detec-
tive, who had been imprisoned there pre-
viously. In another secret chamber To-
masso Is found imprisoned. Edwin In
climbing down a wall sees upon the porti-
co OF a farm house Marina and Count
Danella sitting and talking together.
Barnes arrives and finds the bridge swung
preventing his croBsing over. He hears
the voice OF Marina crying for mercy. He
examines his revolver.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-05-14
Bio Trade in PeIts.

One firm of four men having their
headquarters near the Illinois river
gather 100000 worth of pelts every
year, which are sent to Europe.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-05-14
Trade With Colonies.

The trade of France with her colo
nies for 1906 aggregated over $780,
100000, of which $129.947.S00 consist
ed in exports OF manufactured pro-
ducts from France.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-05-14

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women should not fail to try
Lydia f. PinISham's Vegetable
Compound as she did.
Mrs. A. Gregory, of 1855 Lawrence
St., Denver, Col, writes to Mrs.
Pinkham:
81 was practically an invalid for six
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/ underwent an operation by the
DOCTORS advice, but in few months
was worse than before. A friend ad-
vised Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
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pains, and periodic pains, should not fail
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Compound