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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-10-12
ROOHLV HTUDRF HDA,SZ- N5ZSI2E NHSH!
STJ0ED A/PZICZ rs ar SUyRPEHDER

Washington brought to a close by having the
draft of the agreement copied, sending It on
the morning OF the 10th, and demanding that 1t
should be signed by eleven and the garrison
march out at two o'clock
Rochambeau describes the surrender: The
Americans and French took possession of the
two batteries nj noon The garrison marched
out at two O'Clock between the two armies,
drums beating. carrying their arms, which were
stacked, with about twenty flags. Lord Corn
wallis being H. General O'Hara marched out
at the head Of the garrison. When he APP
preached me tRuChambeau) he presented his
sword | pointed TO General Washington op.
poslte to me as the head OF the American
army, and said 10 him that as the French army
was an auxiliary on this continent, that it was
now from the American general that he must
take orders"
The manner Of The capituation was modelled
on the harsh terms CORVALLIS had imposed on
General Lincoln at the siege Of Charleston. the
previous year. Tho colors were cased. The
defeated army was not permitted to play an
American or French tune. and II was to Lin
coin himself that the formal surrender was
made.
In his general orders of the goth Washington
congratulated the army on the glorious events
of the day previous, and expressed his warm
gratitude to the French king and his officers,
naming each IN MS orders with suitable phrase
and commendation and requested the Count de
Rochambeau 80 present In his name TO the
regiments OF hGcnois and DeuX-Ponts the two
pieces Of brass ordnance captured by them taa
a testimony Of their gallantry) in storming the
enemy's redouht on the night OF the lith inst,
when officers and men so universally Wed with
each other IN the exercise of every soldiery
virtue"
The vctors found the little town OF York.
which at that time contained about sixty houses
in state OF absolute diapidaton. They were
literally honeyrombed by balls. The British
officers compltmcnted the French on the pre-.
cison of their FIRE, and confessed that they
were the first artillerists in Europe while the
French were equally amazed at the wonderful
proficiency the Americans had acquired with
their limited experience. The house of Secre.
tary Nelson OF Virginia. which had served as
Corvallis headquarters. and the most stately
building In the town. remained for years n sig.
niicant witness Of the accuracy of the fire OF
the allies.
This rare specimen OF architecture. built in
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-10-12

under Governor Nelson at williamsburg Tho
French fleet September 5. defeated the British
under Admiral Graves. and then held the Ches-
apcakc TO prevent British achievements.
Washington took position before Yorktown
September Is, and the night OF the 18th Corn
wallis abandoned his outer works before the
town. The first of October finds our engineers
accommodating the position and works of the
enemy The I'd Witnessed the gallantry of tho
Duke de Laugun and his legion in driving back
Tar!cton, whose raids so long had been the
terror of Virginia and the Caroinas. On the
9th the allied armies broke ground for their
final parallel. and proceeded TO mount their
batteries on the 7th and Sth. On the 9th, two
batteries were opened-N ashington himself
applying the torch to the first gun: and on the
10th three or four more were In play. silencing
the enemys works. On the 18th, the indie
fatigablc Stcuben was breaking the ground Tor
our second parallel. within less than 400 yards
of the enemy which was finished the next
morning, and more batteries were mounted on
the 18th and l4th. But the great achievement
of the siege still awaits its accomplishment
Two advanced British rcdouh's are blocking
the way to any further approach. and they must
be stOrmed. The allied troops divide the dan
ger and the glory between them and emulate
each other In the assault One OF the rcdoubts
"a assigned to the French grenadlers and chas-
seurs under de Viomesnil. The other is as
signed TO the American light infantry under
Lafayette Both redoubts were soon captured
and the fate Of CORVALLIS was sealed "A
small and prccptate sorte," as Washington
calls It, was made by the Brush on the fol.
lowing evening, resulting in nothing The next
day a vain attempt to eyacuatc their works
and to escape by crossing over to Gloucester
was defeated by violent storm.
At ten O'Clock on the morning OF the l7th Of
October, 1881, the British beat parey, and
Lord CORVALLIS proposed cessation OF hog.
tities for twentyfour hours that commission.
ers might meet at the house OF n Mr.. Moore in
the rear Of the first American parallel Wash.
iugton replied with grant of two hours cessa.
ton, that terms might he proposed In writing.
Finding their general tenor admissible hos.
tilities We're suspended for the night. and
Washington proposed his own terms Commits
sioners were appointed Colonel Laurens. the
Vicente de Noales, and NJ. de Grandchain on
the part OF Washington; Lieutenant Colonel
Dundas and Major Rosa that Of Corvallis
The 18th was consumed in negotiations, which
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-10-12
GRHT CNLLIf(H
6 N2RHTDHIT

=, ,oc, o corternial celebration OF the victory
oycr CORVALLIS was held at forkto"h anu me
corrergtonc of tho national monument was laiu
with elaborate ceremonies In the presence VI "
great concourse of people. On the p"Hc Ut 'n'
monument tho following inscription IL engraved
AT York on October 10, 1871. after slcBr OF
r,rotcap DAYS bv $500 Americans and tOOO
french ,rnopg Of the line $500 Virginia militia
under command OF General Thomas Nelson ana
20 French ships OF war. Earl Corh"hlI'5, con-
mouder of the British force at YORK ana biou
cogtcr surrendered his army, 7,2al officers ana
men, $40 scamcn. 2ii cannon and u Stahuhru5
TO bis oxcclrncy, George Washington com
mandcrInchief OF the combined forces oil Amer
lean and France; to his excelicncy, the Cont"
40 Rochambeau. commanding the auxiliary
troons Of his most Christian majesty In America
and 70 his exCellency the Comte de Grassc, com
,nandlng In chief the naval army OF France IN
Chesapeake
Grace church. which figured prominently In
tho historic events Just related. Is still USED as
a Mace of worship The edihce Is oil mari ROCK
construction and was built IN 100, The Old Dell
vos n Gift from Queen Anne in 1925. The orig
inal communion service Is still in use. Cautiously
carved designs of head and a lion are easily
discernable, but the emblems on the service are
'tndIstinct On the quaint tombstoncs In the
churchyard are the names OF many OF the Famous
Nelson family.
The oldest custom house in the United States
is situated at Yorktown and is one OF the most
Interesting OF the historic buildings. 1t was built
in 1881 and was the port of entry for New York,
Philadelphia and many other Of our great cities
when they were In their infancy
Yorktown wns also the scene OF considerable
activity at one period during the Civil war.
When General Mcclellan began the Peninsuar
campaign April T. 1862 he found Yorktown for
tilted and line drawn from the town across
the peninsula to the mouth OF the Warwick
river Gen. J. u. Magruder, in command OF the
Confederate forces, had hardly more than ll,OO@
men In all of whom 5000 were at Yorktown.
General Mcclellan. who very much overcstl'
mated the Confederate forces, awaited rein
forccmcnts and began seigc operations At the
end OF the month Mcclellan had In position 49,
coo men while Gen. Joseph T.. Johnston, who had
assumed command of the Confederate forces on
April II, had hardly more than $4,000 men on
the peninsula. Just AZ Mcclellan was ready to
open fire General Johnston withdrew May 3
His rear guard was oyertaken near Williams
burg on May 8. and an indecisiye battle was
fought
Yorktown Is the county seat Of York county,
Virginia and Is situated about 20 miles south
cast Of Richmond, on the York river. Although
one Of the oldest and most historic towns In the
country, Yorktown has never attained the prom
incnce and importance commercially that It's
founders had prophescd for IT, and today It has
population of but few hundred.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-10-12
SPLENDID CANADIAN
CROPS
Wheat, Oats and Barley UNI
versaIIy Good Throughout
Manitoba, Saskatchewan
and Alberta.

Tho reports that come to hand from
the wheat fields Of the western Cana
dian provinces show remarkably good
yields in all parts Yields are record
ed OF wheat going 30 and 40 bushels
In many places, and oats from 60 TO
100 bushels per acre. Barley and far
are splendid The thousands OF Amer
leans throughout the United States
who have friends in Manitoba, Sas-
katchewnn or Alberta will be pleased
to learn OF the great success that
has followed their efforts. Many OF
these have not confined themselves TO
the growing OF grain, but have also
gone into the cattle industry. On tho
luxurious grasses that are so album
dant there, In almost all districts,
make this industry safe and profitable
The land sales reported by the rals-
way companies and by the different
land companies show the great in
crease that will likely take place
during the next year IN farming oper-
atoms. What has been said time and
time again may now be well repeated.
that there is no place on the Ameri-
can continent where the same oppor-
tunities are afforded the man looking
for home, for the young man start
ing out In life the man with n grow.
ing up family, who desires wider
scope for his ambition. The Cana
dian government agents located at
different points In tho states will be
glad to advise the reader of the condl.
tions, and relate to him instances OF
the groat success that has followed
farming In Western Canada
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-10-12
A SmnerIor Person.

+ II. Elliott, the secretary Of ths
American Automobile association.
was talking about a somewhat super
cilluuR and conccited millionaire.
Hes very superior person" Mr..
Elliott said, smiling He's the sort
Of person who would be sure to go
to a horse show in motor car and tn
an automobile show In n monoplane."
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-10-12
nurrhnard In Nrnicn.

Isn't 1t romantic, John. dear" sale
she. as they sat In the little NcnetaI
garden, TO sit here and listen to thcsl
Italian troubadours singing their bah
lads bathcd in the moonlight"
Yes. dear" replied John, with (
decp-drawn sigh But | sometimes
wish they'd batho IN something be
sides moonlight, don't you. 1t miga
less romantic but It would be |
darn sight more Observation-Disclosures
Weekly.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-10-12
A PerIloua Duty.

MY position" remarked the emf
nent physician, us one requiring ths
greatest tact and diplomacy"
What is the trouble?"
81 feel conscientiously Obliged to
tell several OF my most wealthy and
influential patients that they oyereat.'
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-10-12

Mrs. J. G Pholps.Stokcs, in m nd
dress in Pittsbure. was urging her
women hearers to learn to be good
cocks
II" she said quantity, you would
convince your husband that you are a
better actress than Dusc and better
dancer than Paylowa. prove to him
that you are u better cook than Escof-
tcr"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-10-12

81 ind that my husband has been
having tho office boy call me up every
day and humble terms Of cndcarmcnt
That's a nice way to fool his wife.
He's been going TO the ball game.
"IiOw is II that you didn't catch on
e. the voice."
We'll, I'm busy at bridge every day.
and I've been having the cook answer
tie telephone"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-10-12

NELSON HOD%SE -
CORVALLIS
HEADQLl4R7ERS
RZI/1LIyC SIEGE

174O. was the home OF
Thomas Nelson, n signeF
OF the Declaration OF In
dependence, a governor
Of Virginia. and finally n
major general In the
American army
This sturdy relic OF
many wars was the off
cial headquarters of Lord
CORVALLIS as head OF
tho British army during
the siege Of 1851 After
the close OF the war II
marked the renewal not
only OF n friendship be
tween soldiers, but the
friendship OF nations.
The French and the
United States were close.
" ccmcntcd together
through the visit OF Gen
cral Lafayette to hts old
time war friend, MAJOR
General Nelson.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-10-12

A man never gets too old TO remem-
Der some Of the things that never oc.
cured when he was a boy.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-09-12
Getting to be Dangerous.

1t is getting to be a real dangerous
thing in Orangeburg County for even
a white man to kill another man. The
conviction of ones and Chestnut for
killing men amply proves this. The
juries that did their duty in these
two cases are to be commended for
putting a higher value upon the lives
of their fellowmen. 1t is hoped the
worthy example they have set will
be followed by these juries. If it is,
killings in Orangeburg County will
be few and far between. Let men
understand that sure punishment
awaits them for taking the life Of
their fellowmen and killings will
cease. These juries have given no.
tice that they must cease in Orange
burg County, or those who commit
them must take the consequences,
We hone the coM.hendable action OF
our juries will spread to other coun-
ties until it will be dangerous to kill
a man anywhere in South Carolina.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-09-12
Always Be Polite.

It costs nothing to be polite, and
nothing pays one better returns. The
street car conductor who said it was
Just as easy to be polite to passen-
gers as impolite, and a good deal
better, was wise man. And the fact
that the company has awarded him
two gold medals for being the most
oblising conductor on their line
showed that they realized that such
c...lduct was sLpd in itself ,rt: that
it helped to swell the dividends.
Doubles that conductor like most
conductors and other officials, had
his temper sorely tried at times, for
some passengers have an inveterate
habit of asking foolish questions and
in other ways making themselves a
nuisance. Nevertheless the golden
rule holds good in department as
we'll as in other things. If we are
officials it is well to remember that
we should do and say to others what
we would do and have them say to
us. And if we are not officials and
have dealings with them the same
rule applies. Remembering this a
greater consideration and courtesy
will be shown all round. Remember
it pays to be polite whether you get
gold medals or not.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-09-12
SHE CAVE Up
ALL hope
Physicians Failed To Help Mrs.
Green, But She Finally Found
Relief in Caydui.

Maetze, Va.-NIrs. J. c. Green OF this
place. says: Il suffered with womanly
troubles 50 that | could hardly sit up.
Two of the best doctors in our town
treated me, and I tried different meol-
c;res, until ! gave up all hope OF ever
getting we'll.
One day, decided to try some Car.
dui. 1t did so much Tor me that
ordered some more. and it cured me:
Today, 1 feel as we'll as l ever did IL
my life. al
The pains and the trouble are all
gone. / feel like another person IN
every way. I wish every sufferer couid
know what Cardui will DO LOT SICK
women"
A few doses of Cardui at the right
time, will save many big doctor Dill
by preventing serious sickness.
It tones up the nervous system anu
helms make pale cheeks fresh ana rosy.
Thousands OF weak women nave Deen
restored to health and happiness Dy
using Cardul. Suppose you try 1t. ,
It may be Just the medicine you need.
N.b.-Write 10: Ladies' Advisory Dept. Snassii Sn..i
roooa Medicine Co., Chattanooga. Tenn. 1or opecso.
M,tr1Lctions, and H-page book. Home lteAl"e"'
Tor wonen," sent In plain wrapper. on reaues''
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-09-12
America and the Fine Arts.

The death Of Edwin abbey, the
ce'ebrated painter, reminds us of the
great advance America has made in
literature and the fine arts since
Sidney Smith sneeringly asked, "Whc
reads an American book?" AS a
matter of fact there never was any
justification for the sneer for even
in Americas earliest years authors
and artists Of fame were not wanting.
In the particular sphere in which Abb
bey gained such distinction names,
among others, of Benjamin West and
John Trumbull easily suggest them
selves.
But naturally as the nation grew
away from the comparative primi-
tive and rough pioneer days to po7
sition of wealth and refinement the
way for men Of genius IN the arts
became more open, and rany found
it to their own profit and honor OF
their country. Among all such Abb
bey easily rose to first rank. This was
not due to luck, but to palnstaKlng
and hard work and a rare artistic
gift.
His mural paintings, (The Holy
GraiD for the Boston public library
are among the masterpieces of Amer
:can painting and at once secured for
him national fame. Perhaps the
best tribute to Abbeys talent was the
commission given him ITO paint the
onatiou Of Edward VII Of England.
His success and that Of others in
painting and sculpture proves that
this country can hold its own with
ether nations and that 1t is not al
together ruled by the spirit OF COM
n,ercialisn.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-09-12
Should Get Together

Not unlikely the unfortunately
large number Of religious denomina-
tions would be decreased and the
cause of church union advanced If a
question were put to the rank and
file in each denomination to settle. AS
matter OF fact the line of separa-
;ion between many bodies, especially
those of the same UNCONVENTIONAL
family, is so thin that to the ordi-
nary layman it is wonder that it is
not at once obliterated. Probably
the greatest barriers to union are the
denominational secretaries and other
principal officials who fear that union
would decrease their number, as it
would, and so cost them their posi-
ton. But it is the larger good in
the shape of consolidated forces,
economy of money and men, and
greater efficiency that should be con-
sidered.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-09-12
Brutal and Cruel.

We think the Mexicans and Span
ards cruel and brutal when they per-
NIT and witness bull fights. But we
do not condemn ourselves for per-
mitting auto speed contest in which
people are filled and manned. This
kind of sport is just as brutal and
cruel as bull fights, and they should
be stopped. Almost invariably when
such contests take placs there are
one or more fatalities and it is a
wonder there are not mere. Such ex-
hibitions are not sport in the true
sense of the term, but are nothing
but crude, meaningless contests con-
trived to develop and satisfy the
craze for sensationalism. They have
also a morally debasing influence
upon many spectators. 1t is well
known that many are attracted to
such races in the hope that some
great accident may happen, and that
they are disappointed when no one is
killed or badly injured. The callous
indifference wrought By such exhl-
bitions was strilhingly seen in the re-
cent meet in Elgin, ILL.,, when many
of the crowd clamored for the races
to 80 on even when they new that
two men had been killed. In face
of such facts, as these, where Is there
any. room for US to hold up our hands
in holy horror at the depravfty of
the Spaniards and Mexicans for al
lowing hull fights.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-09-12

Farm for sale in Dodge county, Ga,
10 miles from Eastman, contain
ing 1882 acres. 12-horse farm op-
en-, IS shanties with brick Chin
neys, artesian water, l new 4-room
dwelling. Will take $4,000 cash
for this place to make quick sale.
This Is the biggest bargain in land
in Georgia. Come to see me quick
if you mean business. Lands ad-
joining bringing s25 per acre. w.
Wynne Hawkinsville, Ga.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-09-12
Bring your butter beans to Barlow

Bring your butter beans to Barlow
Baltzegar. | will give you / | cts.
per quart on Friday and Saturdays.
You will find me at corner Of Rus
sell and Broughton, down to cor
ner of Russell and Windsor streets
from seven to twelve. My home is
on lower end of Calhoun, house
10. 81. Bring me your tomatoes.
| will give 80 cts d peck for large
tomatoes, and &C a quart for your
okra. Green peas, Soc a peck.
Barlow BaltZegar. 9-12-3tT
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-09-12

Judge Memminger's plea that he
did not knew what effect his injunc-
ton would have on the Charleston
election VIXEN he issued it. and his
admission that his order restraining
the Democ1 attic Executive Committee
from purgirg the rolls Of fraudulent
ly registered voters was mistake,
shows him in sorry light. and will
lose him m any votes in his race for
Associate Justice Of the Supreme
Court. Les islators will naturally ask
themselves is man who make such
blunders, competent for such high
office?
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-09-12

It looks as If President Taft Will
nave to fight hard for denomination
and then fight harder for reelection.
He is being opposed by the 1nsurgent
Republicans, v ho are boosting Sena-
tor La FcllettE.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-09-12

Strange as j.: may seem some WICK
ed people would not be so dangerous
If they did no. have some good quail
tiles. Those qualities are the bait
which oftenti mes catch susceptible
neopie to their ultimate injury.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-09-12

If the Insrrgent Republicans mean
what they SHY, it will be impossible
for Presiden. Taft to be reelected it
he is renominated. The Insurgents
are saying some very hard things
about the President and his standpat
supporters. 1t remains to be seen
what they will do when LaFollette
is defeated in the Republican nation
al convention by President Taft.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-09-12

Some people at first sight seem so
full of wisdom and capacity that
great things are expected OF them.
When they fail to make good 1t IS
found that vita them everything was
upon the SUFFICE like thin veneer.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-09-12

For Sale---One 15-horse power gas
oline engine in good condition,
has been in use o; )y short time.
Will sell cheap anyone can come
and inspect same at my store on
Russell street. Orangeburg, S. G..
J. w Smoak.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-09-12
Austrian Detective Here.

Joe Muller was equipped for daz-
zlng work in the service Of the I'M
perial Austrian Police by a know
ledge of crime and criminals gained
through a slip-up Of justice. Read
the adventures of Joe Muller: De-
tective," by Grace Isabel Colbron
and Augusta Groner. Formerly pub
lished at s1.50; now FIFTY CENTS
at Sims Book State.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-09-12

What the world detests is sham. a
hollow, artifici al politeness and pro-
fession may daceive for a time but
ultimately the sham is exposed and
the one guilty party of it is covered
with contempt.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-09-12

Rhode Island Reds for sale-Finest
strain, pure thoroughbred, strong,
healthy, vigorous. Free from dis
ease. Buy now. Win premiums
at State and County fairs. Mrs. j.
VIM. Stokes, Orangeburg, S. C..
Phone 313. 9-5-tf.