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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-11

out Mountain. but not a hair Of his head
was touched. At the first attack OH
Vicksburg the sharpshooters aimed a,
him when he was STOPPING over and sent
two bullets through the wrinkles of his
blouse. but didn't scratch him.
! II was his business to drum the bows
into the fight and then carry the wount-
ed OF the field on stretchers. At Ring.
gold, Ga, they shot through the leg the
man who was handling the stretcher with
him. West carried him off the field on
his back, got another man and went back
for the fellow he had left on the stretch
er. He seemed to bear charmed life.
Too Tame for West
BY the time the war was over Illinois
had grown too tame and civilized for dle
West blood. West moved to Nebraska.
and made his home there for the most Of
his life. II was while ranching in Ne
braska that he met the wound that was
due him in the war
A Nebraska mule did what the Con-
federate shRrpshooters were never able 10
DO. The creature kicked him on the head
in way to blind one eye for life. Twen-
ty-eight pieces of his skull were re-
moved from the wound. and permanent
Indentation was made on the left side Of
his head.
Still he drums with the same cheerful
vigor and seems as interested in life as
any boy. Nebraska grew too civilized for
him eventually. and he made his way
gradually westward until he reached the
Pacific Being unable to proceed farther.
he stopped. disconnected. and has since
fingered as near the jumping-off place
as he could
Marquis Lafayette Fowler. leader OF
the Washington Fife and Drum Corps. is
the old drummer boys side partner. His
given name betrays the Revolutionary
atmosphere that surrounded his cradle
He had ancestors in the Revolution, and
stiu possesses the coat of one OF them
with it's bell buttons
An uncle was in the war OF 1872 and
knew sharp fighting in and around De-
troit His older brother was a ffer in
the war with Mexico. and Mr. Fowler
has his FIFE as well as the one which te
himself played IN the civil war. and sew
eral silver ffas that have been presented
to him as a mark OF honor.
Re has played the nfe for hfty-six
years. He played It in campaign meet
ings when Fremont ran for President, az
Charlotte. Mich. He went to the front
with the Twentieth Michigan. There has
never been a year since the war that he
has not had charge OF fife and drum
corps somewhere. He declares that in an
experience Of fifty years West is .he hest
drummer he ever knew.
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in his own fields for two hours. Then.
because a rain storm seemed 10 be brew
ing In the West. he shouldsred a pitch
fork. walked to the farm Of c. Melville
Smith, neighbor. and loaded wheat IN
III nearly dark
Both items, and others OF a similar ma
ture. were printed in the newspapers.
There was no objection. The mayors
secretary was an able reporter, and so
was his executive clerk. 1 ventured to
ask the farmer OF st. James II any per-
son in particular had ever influenced his
life.
NO." he said, and I again ignore his
orders. II never initiated any one"
Undoubtedly he spoke the truth. But
he comes pretty near being a hard-driv-
ing and watchful country doctor trans
ferred 20 politics and public Office It
may be that echo OF the pistol fired in
August will be heard at the Democratic
national convention a year and nine
months hence
Copyright. 1910 by James B. Morrow
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SERVANTS AND BANK ACCOUNTS
Germany Presents Some RemarlSab BILE
Figures on This Subject.

Figures on This Subject.
According to recent statements. Ger
many had. at the end OF 1906. 2.SSs savings
banks. with accounts averaging a total of
lS.5OO.OOO marks. Since that date these
institutions have been on the increase,
and many Of the persons who have ac-
counts in them commence with sues
ranging from one mark to fifty. A writer
in the Hamburger Nachrichten says that
In 1889 the first Oanks. with a single ex-
ception. were opened in Bavaria. Out OF
9S.n9 depositors $3.50 were domestic serv-
ants Their savings. amounting in the
aggregate TO 56.491 marks NEARLY 5000
OOO). exceeded those of every otner owner
Of bank account. In 1890 women serv-
ants in Wurttemberg were the chief de-
positors, 67.l63 women and young girls
being possessed OF 365OO.0O0 marks In
1895 1871 per cent OF the girls f. service
had savings in the bank Taking the
year 1905 domestic servants stood first in
Strassburg, where l.232 Of them. had a de-
posit OF 1912 marks These merely su-
pericial indications OF the condition Of
country prove the temper Of the people
enormously when the woman not only
possesses some income OF her own, 5ut
has been in the habit OF saving some Of
OF her own earnings. II IS a good pin
ciple. and one likely 10 be continued with
regard to the wages OF her husband.
Domestic servants In Germany, where
they have not come under English or
American influence, are much more SIM
pic than OURS. IA, German girl dresses
much less eXtravagantly, but she is not
so limited in her outlook. Where the
English cook, and many Americans Tor
instance. would consider Il a disgrace 10
know anything about housemaids work.
and vice versa, the German rather 2ridts
herself on being adaptable aid knowing
or learning even a little " a variety Of
industries. Probably she can speak a few
words OF English. she has learned the
language at school and she seizes every
opportunity OF practice A good general
servant prides herself on her versatility.
Not only can she cook well but she sews
neatly and is not at all annoyed when she
find her mistress dress hung on tie
mall outside the door. 20 be found IN
every continental household. a frock
hanging there is merely an indication
that II wants a stitch or a brush ng
Marie, instead OF Srowning at the
sight, as Jane" would do. is rather
elated at the idea that she can please the |
"Gnadige" by touching UP her frock and
giving 1t the final finish OF a good ironing. !
Such relations between mistress and maid
offer convincing evidence OF the superior |
ity OF the girl who makes the best Of her |
circumstances.
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AMERICAN OWNER OF ABBEY
Historic Edifice Built by William the COnquerOr Home of
W.P. Grace

London. Sept. 10.-It is a well-known
fact that Americans who have secured
large estates in England, either on long
leases or by direct purchase. are not al
ways popular with their neighbors or
their tenantry This. of course, is not
due to any lack OF consideration on the
part OF the American purchaser or lessee
himself. but rather 10 an almost uncon-
scious but deep-rooted resentment in the
hearts OF his British neighbors that
American wealth should have come to
the aid OF centuries-old families.
Perhaps the most popular Of the Amer
lean landed proprietors is NJ. P. Grace,
OF New York. who Is the present tenant
Of Battle Abbey IN Sussex Mr.. Grace
took this wonderful old show place from
Sir Augustine Webster. who paid S.oOo.
900 for 1t TO the Duke Of Cleveland's ex-
ecutors and then found himself unable
to keep it up. Mr.. Grace has had the
abbey five years now and his lease has
nine years more to run. When the Amer
leans tenancy is over Sir Augustus
Webster's son. now boy Of twelve. viii
be OF age. and his father viii be able 20
present TO him a property unincumbered
by debt. but II is doubtful that when the
websters take possession again they will
be any more popular than is Mr.. Grace
himself
Wanted 20 Buy Abbey.
When Mr. Grace came TO England TO
live Battle Abbey was the one place he
wished 10 have. and the news that Sir
Augustus wanted to dispose OF the prop
erty made him offer to buy It at once,
but the English owner would not sell.
Mr.. Grace has apparently always re-
garded himself as a mere tenant, allowed
10 live in the historic mansion for a pc
Rod. and he has neve: made a change
in the house or It's customs. For instance,
the townspeople OF Battle. the little vii
lage at the foot OF abbey park, have
long regarded the tourists who visit the
place as their greatest financial asset
Dinners. teas. and luncheons have been
provided. and postcards. photographs.
and souvenirs have been sold.
When an American took the place there
was fear In the village that the days Of
the exploitation Of the tourist were over
Mr.. Grace would never consent TO an in
vasicn on certain days OF a swarm OF
sightseers. armed with guide books and
led By a specially appointed instructor
But the new owner surprised and de-
lighted every one By announcing that all
should be as before. He even consented
to a clause in the lease which demanded
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thai not only should the estate be omen
10 the public on certain days at six
pence person. but also that all the gate
money should be given TO Sir Augustus.
As from 700 to 1000 persons visit Battle
ABBEY on public days during the summer
season. the gate money assumes quite re-
spectacle proportions. At first It was all
given to local charities by Sir Augustus
nut OF late years no report Of its disposal
has been made.
Town Receives Estate.
Besides allowing the old nlaca - 90,
unue as semi-public property. Mr.. Grace
turns over the entire estate to the towns
people one day each midsummer. so that
they can hold the local flower show there
The proceeds on this occasion 20 TO the
village.
Should Americans or English motorists
chance to visit the abbey on a non-pubilc
day when the Craze family is not in resi-
dence. the housekeeper and agent have
instructions 10 allow them 20 see the
house and grounds on presentation OF
their cards
In Mr. Graces tenancy not a thing has
been changed on the place The ugly
blue ceiling dotted with gold stars which
the Duchess OF Cleveland painted herself
still remains intact, and her stin Italian
garden is relaid each spring in the same
fashion.
Battle Abbey was built in 1910 by WI
liam the Conqueror or the field where the
battle OF Hastings ragged. It was to COM
memorate this victory that the King
erected the abbey, and he spared neither
money nor labor. Il is one Of the largest
churches ever built in England.
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Chicken Pudding, Southern Style.

SINCE and clean two small chickens and
joint them as for fricasse. Put them in
a saucepan. add just enough boiling wa
ter TO cover and one scant teaspoonful OF
salt. Put at the side Of the FIRE and sim
mer gently for an hour, then take out
the chicken and set the broth aside.
Make 4 smooth batter with one quart OF
-four, one teaspoonfUl of salt, one quart
Of milk, and six well-beaten eggs. Grease
a deep earthen dish, and put in the bat
ter and chicken in layers, having the
first and last layers batter, and seasoning
the chicken well. Bake in a moderate
oven from forty-hve minutes TO an hour.
according 10 the thickness OF the pud-
ding. When almost done reheat the broth
and season rather highly: draw TO the
side OF the fire and add the beaten yolks
OF two eggs mixed with two tablespoon
fuls OF cream; take from the fire as soon.
as it thickens. and serve with the pud-
ding
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GAYNOR, THE
MAN PRECISE
Continued from Page one.

1900 votes. Every other man on the
Democratic ticket was beaten Tamma-
ny picked him and elected him, but Tam
many site dumb and hungry against the
wall. only a watcher at the feast. Some
Of its leaders have actually gone to work
as statesmen. clerks. and pedestrianizing
agents
What is your philosophy OF life?"
asked Mayor Gaynor.
1T would BIO hard to answer" he re-
piled. and quote him with hesitation. be-
cause. so far, I have kept my word. but
skinny line can do no hurt. Il have
just tried to be straight and right" he
continued in his habituaI simplicity of
language. land 70 study great deal"
While judge. Gaynor sat daily from 10
o'clock in the morning until o'clock IN
the afternoon There were seventeen trial
judges. hGt he did one-hfth OF the work.
hearing thlrty-nlne cases q month for a
period Of seven years. His reversals were
the lowest OF any OF his colleagues, being
only Is per cent-in other words, one OF
HIS quick and ready decisions in six was
set aside by the higher courts. Let the
case OF no one" he wrote a recent ap-
pointee. however humble or unfortunate.
go by you without careful attention
Never allow yourself to be moved by po-
litical influences or by improper infer
ences"
Up 20 date II is estimated that Mayor
Gaynor has saved the taxpayers Of New
York he sum OF S2,0o0,0OO annually. prin-
cipally by reforming methods. stopping
leaks and dismissing ofice-holders who
are not needed. Whole boards of COM
Portable and consequential parasites have
been abolished with a few rough strokes
OF an ever-busy pen. The Gaynor vision.
microscopic, sees everything. and Gaynor
himself insists upon doing everything.
Probes for Himself.
He goes to the police court at s.ight I'M
expectedly. and the next day censures The
police for arresting boys and women I'M
necessarily. Men who have been dubbed
by the police are invited to report in
person at the mayors office. and are
shown right in. Employees Of the city
now pull a bell when they begin work
and pull II when they quit I'VE are
spending the peoples money" the mayor
repeats at every opportunity
Just one miracle Is coming 10 pass"
Gaynor's ubiquitous Inspector Of weights
and measures has said. "A pound must
weigh sixteen ounces: a gallon must con
tain four quarts. and a quart must con-
tain two pints, ard a pint must contain
four gills." Thereat from the tenements
came words OF approval in many tongues
on Saturday. July 2, a hot day. Mayor
Gaynor walked seven miles in the morn
ing. He pitched hay IN the afternoon.
During the evening he leetured on Law
IN cities" 70 an upnft so
ciety on Long Island
The following Saturday he made hay
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drum made sixty-six years ago out
Of an ash tree at lockwood, Fulton
County. n. Y, will be played at the ma
tional encampment of the Grand Army
OF the Republic at Atlantic City during
the week OF September IS.
1t was made by two brothers. ten and
twelve years Of age. The younger of the
boys played the drum through the cam
paign that elected James X. Polk to the
Presidency. Later he played it clear
through the civil war and drummed the
Thirteenth Illinois infantry into every en-
gagement in which 1t participated. To-
day he is an inmate OF the Soldiers
Home at Orting. Wash. The drum went
with him by slow stages across the con-
tinent, and it will go back with him to
the Atlantic City encampment.
The drummer. Sanford c. West. is now
seventy-six. He IS a little old man. blind
In one eye and weighing not much more
than 100 pounds. But he puts the fire
and energy Of a boy into his drumming
He can drum standing with his back to
the drum as well as face front. He is a
born drummer. crazy for the drum from
the time he wore his first trousers. He
drummed at public meetings before he
was eight.
Making the Drum.
When he was ten. some one gave him
an ash tree. a wood considered partIcu-
larry suitable for drums. It took him
and his twelve-year-old brother a week
to chop down that tree. Then they got
man to haul It to the sawmin for them.
Then their father. a carpenter. showed
them how TO shape the planks over
pine log.
Eventually they made twenty drums
out OF that ash tree. The last OF them
is in Drummer Vests hands He has
cut it down three times TO keep II from
splitting. but it is a perfectly good drum
yet
West comes from one Of those old
American families which eternally so
west. His people arrived in New Eng
land some time in colonial days. By 1894
they had got as far as lockwood. n. Y,
where they were pioneers. There San
ford drummed in the Polk campaign.
curling up 20 sleep on the mems coats
between the speeches.
BY the time Lincoln was running for
President the family had got 70 Illinois.
and young Sanford drummed through
that campaign. too. The Thirteenth Illi-
nois Infantry was the first that enlisted
for three years. West was never out Of
commission one day during that three
years, nor did he miss one engagement.
His hat was shot off his head on Look
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Fried Mnshrnnms On Tnast

Melt plenty Of butter in a frying pan.
Peel the mushrooms and cut OF their
stems. scraping the latter Place the
mushrooms. with their scrsped stalks. in
the frying pan and cook. turning often.
until done. Serve very hot on rounds Of
buttered toast.
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W %
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1910-04-07

The question of good roads is
right now exciting more inter-
est in Madison county than any
other question of public impor-
taIce that we know of. We
believe we are not mistaken in
asserting that there is not half
a dozen men in the county who
do not thoroughly believe in the
principle of better roads through
out the county, the only cues
tion upon which there is di-
vision of opinion being the
method by which they may be
obtained. The quickest way is
the best way and in our opinion
the issuing of county bonds for
a sufficient sum to build dill roads
necessary offers the best solu-
ton of the problem. The vol
ers will have an opportunity of
expressing themselves on the
question on primary day-that
is to say those voters who have
paid their poll tax, Saturday
is the last day on which poll
taxes may be made. Better
hurry.
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1910-04-07

The State Press gang will as
semble in Lake City next week
and have a good time in Tom
Appleyard town, Wen just bet
600 in delinquent subscriptions
that Tom will have things fixed
10 show the boys sure enough
good time. Wen be there un-
less some Providential happen
ing binders.
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1910-04-07

The State Sunday Schoo. AS
soc.ation Gnterdenominational)
Deio It's annual session at Live
Oak last week and greatly en-
ioyed lhe boundless hospitality
OF the good people Of that
lhrivlng little city. The meet
ing was replete with interest
and its effects will be seen in
The Sunday schools of the State
Ihe next annual meeting, 1911,
Wi be held in Tallahassee.
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1910-04-07

It is indeed refreshing TO con
tenn plate the manner in which
the Pitts burg grafters are be-
ing raked, and it may be said to
the credit of the country that
some who are practicing dishou.
est methods in municipal and
state affairs are being exposed
without mercy. When a CRATER is
shown up he is marked for life
whether the courts convict him
or not, and this is a most whole
some sign and inspires the hope
that if there are others anywhere
engaged in this detestable bus.
mess that they, too, wtit bt
discovered and shown up in theil
srue character to the world.
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1910-04-07

According to the decision OF
the Supreme Court of Georgia
hoke Smith had a perfectly le-
gal right to Gust from Office
Railroad Commissioner McLen-
don, and whenever such an Of
hcer fails to meet the approval
Of the governor of Georgia, with
ibis case as a precedent, the
governor may bounce the rail-.
road commissioner without GER
emory,
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1910-04-07

If you will rise early enough
you may obtain a fairly good
view of the HALEY comet. It
IS said that the fiery visitor may
now be seen, though family. by
anyone who will rise as early
as $50 am, But whats the
use? In about a month or six
weeks it may be seen in all its
wonderful brilliancy aud you
won't have to get out Of your
comfortable bed at such an un-
earthly hour. We have conclud'
ed 10 await the time when il
may be viewed without so much
discomfort and trouble.
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1910-04-07

Next Tuesday is the last day
Gpon which candidates for Office
IN the county primary may quail
tfy by paying in their assess
ment to the committee. III you in.
tend to be a candidate for any
office let your wants be known
and be sure that you pay your
assessment not later than next
Tuesday
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1910-04-07

hereby announce myseif a candidate for coun-
~ Commissioner tor District No. g. subject TO me
action of the democratic voters In the coming PR
mary. II elected pledge myself to the best inter-
est ct the people In my district and faithful per
fornance of the same. Thanking one ard all to-
AN, WOODARD.
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1910-04-07
BOR TAX ASSESSOR.

hereby announce myself candidate tor Tax
Assessor for Madison County, bjeCt 10 he action
1T the democratic voters in the coming primary
election and hereby solicit the support a "a demo-
crMs, voting in said primary election. II chosen
IN I'LL this important ofhco, pledge myself 10 dis
Charge the ~uties required of me in the saue man
ner as,iu the past. Thanking you for your gentr-
ous and loyal support in the past, am
Very Respecifullv,
ROBE. J PATERSON.
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1910-04-07
FOR SUPERVISOR OF REGISTRATION

hereby announce myself candidate for Super
visor of Registration for Madison county subject
pressed at the coming primary election. Z pledge
faithfei performance OF the duties Of the Office IL
elected and take thlS method to thank the people
for their gen rous support In the past and further
solicit the support OF all democrats In the. eoni ny
primary, Very respectfully,
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1910-04-07

To the democratic voters of district 9:
thereby announce myself candidate TOR Mem
bep az u G School Board of Madison Cor District
No g Thanking the people for past support and
hoping TO receive the same again will say " elected
will faithfully discharge my duty. MY interest
Is your interest and wart good SCHOOL,.
Yours truly,
j. II. LANNON'S.
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1910-04-07

hereby announce myselfas a candidate for the
House of Representatives from Madison County,
subject to the democratic primary and solicit the
support OF all democrats and elected promise tr,
discharge my duty TO the best of my knowledge,
Thanking you tor Your support IN advance
Respectfully,
W r.. KNIT
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1910-04-07
ANNOUNCEMENTS

To the people OF the Third Congressional District
Of FlOuda.-
am candidate Tor Congress, subject to the &C..
hon Of the democratic primary. l am deeply Crate
full Tor the honor of representing the district ~ the
present Congress, and II re- nominated and elected
as the custom hAa been, promise a fAthful dis
charge OF every duty, with LOYALTY to your inter.
css Very respectfully,
%. III, MAYS
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1910-04-07

To The People of Madison County
hereby annountr myself candidate for rc.
election ~ state SENATOR from this. the Tenth Dis
trct subject to the action OF the Democratic prima
riss Aedgng my>ef II elected - faithfully repre-
sent the will OF zoe people and perform tie duties
of SAID office honestly and fairly ~ the best of my
ability. Thanking Vou for voHr kind and loyal
support in the past, an, Very respectfully,
CHAS. l.. lEGGETT
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1910-04-07
For TAX CO.LEOTOR.

hereby announce myself a candidate for Tax
Collector for Madison County subject TO the action
of the democratic voters IN the coming primary
election. If elected promise to I'LL T. Office "a
the best Of my ability, in courteous pai5staNng
manner Thanking you for your generous support
in the past am
Very Respectfully,
J. ELLISON.
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1910-04-07

hereby announce myself as a candidate for thp
Office ID County Neasnrer of Madison ounty,
subject to he action of the primary election. If
elected, pledge a. faithful performance Of the du-
ties pertaining 10 the Office.
Respectfully,
WALTER c. MCDANIEL.