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Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-16
SIR BoNIA's RICH TRADE BOAT
is CAPTURED BY OUR HERO
HONORABLE MENTION

Dear Aunt Laurie:
1t was in the year 1880 and in the
fall of the year. My home was on a
small island, where no boat frequented.
j was on my last voyage that year
and l had not accosted any boats yet.
But / knew that Sir Bonia's boat sail
ing to Venice was to go right near
where we were lying. / had made up
my mind we would capture 1t.
We were lying off the coast of Ven
ice, about one hundred miles. There
were three galleys of us. Each could
row twenty men on one side. Each
galley had one hundred and twenty
five galley slaves, the cook and my
three helpers. 1 was captain of them
all.
Sir Bonia's boat was a large one
rowed by two hundred men, beside one
hundred more men on board. 1t was
richly laden, I knew. So l thought l
would run no risks. I called my men
and told them. They were very glad,
too. We made all preparations, and
Just about dusk we saw boat COM
ing 1 called Signor Polani command
er of one of the galleys, and told him
to wait till dark and then come up
to the boat. 1 would start then, go
away around and come in on the other
side. Signor Polani was my best man.
MY, but he did look fierce! Sharp
black eyes, a red turban, waistcoat,
leggins and a scarlet sash. l don't
think any man, not even myset, coulu
compare with him.
1t was one hour after dark and we
were upon the boat. I slung my graps
pie and Polani did the same. We were
on the boat before the crew were
aware of 1t. We had to fight hard to
keep from being pushed back into our
galleys. Just then Beppo and his men
came up and threw their grapples.
Well, finally we captured the boat.
We put the prisoners down in the hold.
we got bales and bales of costly goods.
Jewels OF all kinds and costly spices.
Then we sailed for home. When we
arried there we were hailed with
delight. We made our prisoners gal
lev slaves. We made many more rich
captures, but none so rich as this.
Your niece, LEILA CAMPBELL.
2O17 Bellevue avenue. Age Is years.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-16
INKY FINGERS

A girl know has made a wonderful
discovery, which she thinks all other
schoolboys and schoolgirls should
know too.
Its so needful, mamma" she says.
"An boys and girls get ink on their
fingers, you know"
'Surely they do, and on their clothes
as WELL" said her mother.
IT can't get the spots out of my
clothes, but I'm sorry when they get
there" responded the girl. "I try very
hard not to. But l can get the ink
spots off my fingers. See!'
She dipped her fingers into water,
and while they were wet she took a
match out of the match safe and
rubbed the sulphur end we'll over every
ink spot. One after another the spots
disappeared. d.-Harper's Round Table.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-16
Painting by Henry MOsler

princess. I gave her the room I had
furnished so beautifully. She pre-
tended to be perfectly contented, but
just the same she was not. One day
she wrote a note, put 1t in a barrel and
set 1t afioat. A fisherman found 1t and
gave 1t to the king of Spain.
He sent out great submarine boat
and we had a battle. Fortunately
won. Next day he sent out another
boat and flag OF truce. The captain
of the ship gave me letter in which
he said he pardoned me. We returned
to Spain and the princess and myself
were married and lived happily ever
after. KENNETH MURDOCH.
Chino Grammar school, grade Z,
Chino, Cal,
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-16
PRETTY RHYME TELLS OF
DAYS ON A LOVELY ISLAND
HONoRABLE MENTION

HONORABLE MENTION
Dear Aunt Laurie:
Were I Spanish pirate and lived in days
of yore
And had some sailors meath me, hundred
thousan more.
I'd build a craft large twould hold
NY sailors and L and we'd make bold
To carry off some princess fair,
My gold and jewels with me to share
I'd build a castle on some lonely isle.
Far away, oh. many mile
I'd form a court. and king I'd be,
While the gentry would kneel to the queen
and me.
would deck her with Jewels SO fair to
I'd make her my queen. the island queen.
Each day I'd go far out to sea.
Taking my beautiful queen with me.
I'd pick her sweet flowers
To bedeck her fair bowers.
And we'd live there together under the
sky
II A Spanish pirate of yore were I.
1t seemed as though 1 Just had 10
put this into poetry when l sat down
to write. The pen just seemed to go
right off. / hope you will like 1t.
Your niece,
BETTY CHAPMAN,
1854 East Ninth street. Ninth Street
school, AS.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-16
DREAMS OF DARING DEEDS
WHILE DOING BY FlREsIDE
HoNoRABLE MENTION

HONORABLE MENTION
Dear Aunt Laurie:
George McClay was a little boy OF
10 years. His one wish was to be a
pirate, and every chance he had to
read of pirates he took.
one night he sat curled up in a
large armchair, reading about pirates,
when he saw a Spanish boat before
him, and to his joy he saw that they
were pirates ready to start to the
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-16
Boys and Girls of '76
BY NANCY BYRD TURNER

IYRD TURNER
The little girls Of rs
They rocked their dollies to and fro.
And taught the kittens pretty tricks,
And heard their mothers talking low;
Then climbed the hay and peered from
out
The stable lofts most lofty crack
And longed to raise a joyful shout;
'sThe men are marching back"
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-16

The little boys of "a
They did their chores and swan and nshed,
And hunted hares and whitfield sticks
While all the time they wished and
wished
To hear a sudden summons come,
Each waiting day, each listening night;
1--WE need the boys for flag and drum,
So send them to the fight"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-05-17
DO YOUR MILLING HERE

We, the Undersigned, Brown Milling
Co., have just completed the remodel
ing of our mills with a new water
wheel and other machinery and have
made it one of the best little roller
mills in Knox county. We can manu-
facture anything that the farmer rails
es on his farm, viz: Winter wheat,
corn (either by roller or buhrs) flour,
corn meal, rye flour, buckwheat flour,
crushed corn and cole straight win
ter wheat flour as blended with spring
wheat -four. So bring along your wag-
on loads, cart loads and horse loads
and we will give you fair deal and
guarantee results to be the very best.
Give us "A trial and be convinced. Cash
paid for wheat. Ground feeds of all
kinds speciality.
BROWN MILLING CO,
Howard, Ohio.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-05-17
BIBLE
Institute To Open In This
Jity n May 23
Meeting To Be Held At Y,
t. A. Building
And Will Continue For Period
Ut 10 Days
Rev. J. E. Turner To Lead
The Institute
Separate Classes To Be
Arranged For Children

Some days ago it was announced
that The Federated Bible Glasses were
endeavoring to arrange for a Bible In
stitue. With the cooperation of the
various superintendent and teachers
full arrangements have been made for
the same. The institute is to be led
by the Rev. j. Il. Turner. of Cincinnati,
beginning Monday night, May %, and
continuing for 10 days. Mr.. Turner
enjoys very unusual distinction as a
Bible expert, both as an interpreter
and as one who lives the truth. Mr.
Turner is well known in the city and
is heartily recommended by such men
as Mr.. A. r. Sipe, Mr.. A. b. Jones,
Rev. c. j. Rose and Mr.. Silas Parr
The institute is for everybody--men
women and children All meetings
will be held at the Young Mems
Christian Association building. There
will be separate classes with distinct
lines of work for children, meeting
after school, adults who cannot come
in the evening and a regular evening
session for adults.
Mr. Turner feels confident that he
can interest very large number to
take the work if they will but come
to the first meeting, Monday night,
May 23rd, so that special effort will
be made to get full attendance from
all of the Sunday schools and many
others who care to attend.
There will be no limitations to the
attendance at the institute. The fol-
lowing schools have, through their
superintendents, concurred in the in
stitute: Methodist Episcopal Bap-
hst, Presbyterian, Congregational,
Christian, A, M. Il. and Methodist
Protestant.
AS to the cost of the work ii is like
ly that the expenses will be taken care
of by offerings taken from time to
time. This will be determined little
later, but let it be clearly understood
that no one will be kept away because
he cannot make a contribution.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-05-17
notes
OF General Interest From
The Gas Field
Utica Herald)

lbllCd IltTdluD
The Everett company get very
light well on the Dr. Dawson farm
north of Granville
1t is reported that the Ohio Fuel will
soon resume work in the field with
several strings of tools.
The Columbus Natural Gas Com
rany got but half million on the
Dano farm northeast of Jacksontown.
Frank Mccullough, oil well shooter,
was blown up with a magazine near
Burgettstown, Pa, Tuseday.
The Medina Oil, Gas and Fuel Co.,
composed OF John W. Smith, Thomas
Kier, Fenwick Ewing, the Neeleys,
and others, are drilling we'll near
Berlin Heights, Erie Conunty. The
Company has had ten leasers at
work Charles iindeI being of the
number, and has about $4,000 acres.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-05-17
IIMON
Lodge COnfeFS Rank And
Organizes Baseball Team

Timon lodge No. As X. of p. confer
red the rank of Esquire upon three
candidates at the regular meeting
Thursday evening. The work was done
chiefly by new members of the lodge
and was greatly enjoyed by the candi-
dates and attending knights The
baseball committee was authorized to
purchase supplies and uniforms at
once and proceed to organize the best
ball team in the city.
The sick members were all reported
to be getting better In a communica-
tion from Elisha Wages, county dep
uty, at Fredericktown, he stated that
he would issue call for the meeting
of the picnic committees of the several
lodges Of the county, said meeting to
be held at Castle Hall on w. Gambler
street.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-05-17
ADMINISTRATORS SALE OF REAL
ESTATE

106 acres of land in Howard town
ship, Knox county, Ohio, adjoining
the village of Howard, being the
Homestead Farm" of Frank e. All.
en-, at the time of his decease, will be
sold at public auction, on SATURDAY,
MAY the 2Sth, between the hours of
and 2 o'clock, p. M, upon the premises.
One of the choicest farms in the coun.
ty; new buildings, and well improved.
ELI A. WOLFE,
Administrator Of Frank e. Allen, de-
ceased.
Park B. Blair, attorney for admins
tr&tor.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-05-17
Against Insurance Co. Still
Being Heard
One Juror In The Case Has
Been Excused
Other Items From The
Temple Of Justice

The case of Stewart VS.. the insur.
ance companies is still occupying the
attention of the jury in the court of
common pleas A greater part of
Thursday was consumed in arguing a
point of admission of certain testi.
mony.
But eleven jurors are now sitting in
the case. John Conkle of the First
ward was excused Thursday on ac-
count of the death of his granddaugh.
ter, little Helen Graham.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-05-17

A new rural mail route has been es.
tablished between Chesterville and
Mt. Gilead for the convenience of all
persons who reside on the new route
which will be known as the Starr
route,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-05-17
Action For Money

William II. Cow administrator of
Joshua Harris, has filed a suit in the
court of common pleas to recover the
sum of $500 with interest from May
10, 1910. The action is based on a
promissory note. Columbus Ewalt rep
resents the plaintiff.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-05-17
Inventory and Appraisement-

In the matter of the estate of Mar
garet Hartman an inventory and ap-
praisement has been fled as follows
Personal goods 800, securities$S,7 700,
real estate $4,000, Total $4,000
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-05-17

On the occasion of the fourth an
iversary of her birth. May II, Eliza
beth Sutton, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Sutton, Maplewood avenue. was
the recipient of So souvenir cards.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-05-17
sHERIFF's SALE
Franklin Quick,

Franklin Quick,
VS..
Caroline Bebout ct al,
Knox Common Pleas.
By virture of an order of sale issued
out of the Court of Common Pleas OF
Knox county, Ohio, and to me directed, I
will offer for sale at the door of the
Court House, in Mount Vernon. Knox
county, on
Saturday, the 21st day of
May, 1910,
of said day, the following described real
estate. to-wit
Situate in the county of Knox and State
of Ohio.
FIRST TRACT
25 acres off of the south end of the
east half lot 81, in township five, quarter
four and range fourteen Knox county,
SECOND RACT
10 acres off of the north end of the
east half of lot 81 in said township, quar-
THIRD TRACT
Al acres being in the east half of said
lot 80 and lying between said 25 acre
tract and said 10 acre tract above des-
cribed, said twenty-five forty-one and
fifteen acre tracts being in the east half
of lot 81 in said township, quarter.
range and county aforesaid.
Appraised at
First tract of 25 acres, $1,000
Second tract of Is acres, 5000
Third tract of Al acres, S2,050.
AS a whole, $49S3.
Terms of sale-One-third in hand, one
third In one year and one-third in two
years from date of sale with interest
Deferred payments to be secured by
mortgage upon the premises sold, or the
purchaser may elect to pay all cash.
P. j. PARKER
Sheriff Knox County, Ohio
owen IL Carr, attorneys for plaintiff.
Al q IN IFS
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-05-17

Mr. Robert j. Briggs of Union town
ship has been drawn as petit juror
for the June term OF the United States
court Mt Columbus.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-05-17
Roberts Estate

In the matter of the estate of John
C, Roberts an inventory and appraise-
ment has been filed in probate court
as follows: Moneys $500, securities
$l,S07. Total $2,307
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-05-17
Deeds Filed

Deeds Filed
Jacob Horn ct al, trustees to w, W.
Whitney ct AL 54.75 acres in Union
$l.00,
M, b, Bartlett ct al, to w. D.
Straight, 13l lots in Vernonview and
Vernondale, 81.
Chas A. Bird to Daniel X. Bird, part
lot 1858, lot S5i. Northern add, Mt
Vernon, $1,000
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-05-17
Marriage License

George Ransom, meat cutter, and
Dona Frick, both of Gambler Rev.
Thomas Hambly.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-05-17
To tho Jew First.

Only Jews received the Pentecostal
blessing The GcntIIes We're excluded
for three and n half years thereafter
IN harmony with Divine promise
made to the Jewish nation. Then came
the time for II similar privilege 10 ba
extended to the Gentiles, and the rec
ord informs us that Cornelius was
the hrst Gentle TO be received into
spiritual relationship with God lie
was good man. and had been good
man for years: he prayed often. and
gave much aims to the people, but
until then. the middle wall Of partitlC IL
New-York tribune., 1910-12-23
THE HORNET OFF AT LAST
Passes Three Mile Limit on Her
Way to Cape GraGias.

New Orleans, Dec 22--Ihe steamer For.
net sailed from this port at o'clock this
afternoon for Cape Gracias Nicaragua
csutafn Charles Johnson was IN command.
and a United States inspector accompanied
tne boat TO the three-Inile limit in the gulf
The Hornet took on no additional men
The Hornet spent the week after securing
clearance papers in weighing anchor and
moving down the river NILE or two and
then coming to anchor again The revenue
cutter Davy kept close tab en- the move
nnents of the boat. while newspaper men,
agents OF the HUnduran goVeruraenr and
others also kept close watch
So far as can be learned not Hera1sr
Of the Central American colony is missing
tonight and IL is believed that no attempt
will be made by any one TO board the ooas
outside the three-nniIe limit
The local weather bureau ordered storm
warnings displayed along the Texas and
Louisiana coast this afternoon 4 disturb
ance is developing over the lower Rio
Grande Valley. and probably will move
northeast, attended by brisk and possihlv
high southeast winds, shifting 70 northwest
Friday morning.
New-York tribune., 1910-12-23
HOUSE OF 440 MEMBERS
Smaller Number Will Cause Loss
~ Cc,,o Cfc4oc

Washington, Dec. IA House member
ship of 40 is the smallest number under
the Census Bureau method of apportion-
r1ent that viii result in not decreasing the
present number of Representatives from
tailed statistical statement submitted 10
the House Committee on the Census to-day
by the Census Bureau. The statement was
arranged to show the exact effect Of any
particular proportion Of Representatives to
the population under the returns of the
Thirteenth Cersus. Il starts with q mini
mum OF 29G, one less than the present size
Of the House. and ends with maximum
Of 40 each table showing whether On such
a calculation e states representation would
be diminished. increased or not changed.
Representative Crurnpacker, chairman OF
the committee will have these tables print
ed. with other data necessary along the
same lire, and will call a meeting Of MS
committee Immediately after the reassam-
bling Of Congress He believes that the
committee will be able TO report reappor-
tionment bill at this session Of Congress.
Il viii require many conferences among
meuabe and Senators from various states
or groups of states that will be affected by
whatever basis Of reapportionrnent IS
planned. Much opposition already has de-
veloped. Champ Clark and other Demo
cratic leaders will be consulted, for reap
portionments always bring out talk Of ger
ryma andering, and a merry political fight is
in prospect when the bill reaches the House.
New-York tribune., 1910-12-23
BRITT is TAMMANY'S CHOICE
Selection Duly Made for Elec-
tions Commissionership.

J. Gabriel Britt, for seven years an as
s,stent CORPORATION Counsel, will be recon-
rnended to the Mayor to-day for appoint
ment as Elections Commissioner as the
representative of the Democratic organi'
zation OF New York County. The Tam
many general committee instructed us
head to make such recommendation at
special meeting last night in the Murray
Hill Lyceum.
Mr. Britt is about forty years oiu. ne
lives at No 453 East 57th street. Which ls
in the 18th Assembly District. OF which
John v. Coggey is the leader. For some
years he has acted as the secretary o.. the
speakers committee of Tammany Hail.
His salary as Assistant Corporation Coun-
sci has been $500 q year, while as Eiec-
tions Commissioner he will receive s5,eOo
year.
Charles r. Murphy at first was Tor Joh1l
r. voorhis. but the Mayor refused to. sane
ton the choice. George F. Scannell, leader
of the 25th Assembly District. was the next
choice, but Mayor Ciaynor said he did not
purpose to appoint any district leaders 10
the board.
This decision of the Mayor will AFFECT the
recommendation of the Kings County
Democratic Committee that Commissioners
James Kane be reappointed. MI. Kane is
the leader Of the Sd District in Kings
County.
New-York tribune., 1910-12-23
FOR LOBSTER EVIDENCE, $40
Hegeman, Jr., Gets Half $40
Fine Imposed on Restaurateur.

The question OF whether lo5sters snrfas
ar grow longer from cooking was Iesa-y
decided Yesterday. when a jury IN tle Ss-
nrsnne Court brought IN a verdict alinx
Fremont 6i'lota. VINO runs a restauran- at
No. 81 West 10th street. $50 for serving
r.So Holsters that were uadsr the minimum
length OF nine inches allowed by law.
The complaining wfrress was John r.
rTezernan. 1r.. son Of the president Of ths
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. wao
IS a special deputy game warden He De-
comes entitled 10 50 per cent o. the iae
innosed. With a companion Hsgemal
vent 90 csiliota's restaurant, and said that
a waiter there served each with loSsfsr
that was only eight inches long The
cr1,sraeeans were in court as exlioirs for
the State Forest, Fish and Game Comma
sioner. who brought the action 70 recover
penalties Of $40 for each lobster Taers
were dozen more Of the short lobstsrs'
In tha restaurant, II was said. but only
the ,uo served were admitted as evidsncs
IN the case.
CHunsel for the defendant evolved the
t,sorv that Holsters shruck in the process
~ Cooking like some other Holsters rhar
e-a+ short only after a thorough rcasel-t5-
Tha Theory of the state. however. was that
ire sheiIhsf in question really expanded
1yasr eooked and that the exhibits were
shorrer bSfore they were cooked J1an TFnen
thev vyer-s served The Jury accepted th5
latter theory and decided against Gll-oEa
New-York tribune., 1910-12-23
URGES CANTOR FOR SENATE
Speaker at Dinner Names FOR
mer Borough President.

; A testimonial dinner to James W. vincent
who has been q city employe lot to.'r'een
years and recently resigned his place ~ 'i's
Borough Presidents office, IN Aanhae'"'.'
was held last night at the savoy Holei.
About one hundred past and present once
holders in the city government ATTENDED,.
many of them associates OF Mr. vincent
during his service for the city fat'icn
Hynes acted as toastmaster ana 'ns
sneakers of the evening were the ReVefeno
lanes A. Noonan, Jacob A. Cantor, former
Borough President Of Manhattan. berbaru
Downing, secretary of the Borough OF MAI
haitian: Abraham Levy and Edward j.
Mcclure
Mr.. Cantor touched upon polisics SUM-
GENTLY to say that the times argued wen
for the Democrats. Mr.. Downing follower
the former Borough President on the noor |.
He suggested s'unhesitatingly' the name OF
Nr Cantor as the best solution or tle
present complicated situation over tue
choice of a Democratic United states
Senator from New York
The other speakers paid high compliments
TO Nj. Vincent and wished him success IN
the practise of law. which ne Is ABOUT 70
take up.
New-York tribune., 1910-12-23
FOUR ON BRYAN'S 1912 LIST
Folk, Gaynor, Harmon and Will
son His Presidential Timber.

[By Telegraph to The Trihune.l
Lincoln. Neb, Dec. 2e.-Disclaiming for
second time any intention of becoming
a candidate for President in 1872, William
]. Bryan. in the issue of 'sThe Commoner'
tomorrow. viii suggest four Democratic
possibilities, Joseph w Folk, Mayor Gay
nor Of New York. Governor Harmon Of
Ohio and Governor-elect Wilson of New
Jersey, in the order named He makes no
choice among the four. but publishes their
records. as follows:
Folk was an active supporter OF Bryan
and Sewaii in 1926. and has supported the
Democratic national ticket In all the Presi-
Dental campaigns since.
Mayor Gaynor In 1896 was one of the
few prominent Democrats in the East who
stood up for the party creed and ticket,
and he has been faithful ever since
Governor Harmon, then a member OF
Mr.. Cleveland's Cabinet, did not vote in
1896. but in 1900 presided at Mr.. Bryan's
meeting at Cincinnati"
Vhils by intiration CHASING woodrow
Wilson as a bolter in 1886, Bryan praises
his attitude in the contest for the New
Jersey Senatorsoip
New-York tribune., 1910-12-23
TAX ON RUIZ ESTATE s44s 50
Appraisal Shows Woman Who Com
r1itted Suicide Left ssO.77s 81.

Word was received yesterday from AL
bany by William Z. Moore. of New Ro-
chelle, counsel for the State Controller in
Westchester County. that a tax Of ss:s 80
Lad been paid 10 the state on the estate OF
Mary Agnes OBrien. who was also Mrs.
Marie agnes Ruiz, who committed suicide
n London on May IS. 1903. She spent much
os her time previous 10 going TO London at
Z country estate she leased AT Rye.
The total value Of ths estate left by her.
Is shown By the transfer tax appraisal hled
n The Surrogate's Office at White Plains, IS
esa77e 81 She had IN the Night and Day
Bank q taiance OF 1855 So. while the fur
rltture carriages an6 automobiles which she
had al Rye brought 81. 800 when sold
In her London horne silverware, furniture
and oric-a-brac brought the sum Of sSl,2zs.
She left no VIII and her brother, Charles
L. OErien, Of ST. Louis, and Frank D.
o'B-ien. OF 10. Ez3 EeEt 22d street. inherit
re estate