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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-12-12

CAPTAIN CHARLES WILKES, o. 8. n, WHO
ORDERED SEIZURE OF MASON AND Sill
DELL.
were two points OF weakness in the
case Of the United States. Captain
Wilkes had not received definite in
structions from his superiors to make
the seizure. Being in the vicinity of
the movements Of Mason and SlidellS
and knowing where to locate them. he
decided to make the seizure as an act
Of hostility to the Confederate states.
His failure to seize the ship upon
which the contraband persons and dis
patches were found was another point
Of weakness These considerations led
to a disavowal Of the act Of Wilkes
after the British demand tdiplomatical-
" called request, had been duly can
yassed IN Lincoln's cabinet councils.
The result was foreseen By wise heads
here, and BY the time the excitement
was ct its height abroad the release
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-12-12
The New Congress Opens.

Meanwhile the first regular session
of the Thirty seventh congress. known
as the '.war congress-" was convened.
Strangely enough. President Lincoln
made no mention whatever of the case
of Mason and Slidell. which became
known as the ''Trent affair" in diplo-
matte annals. The people were anx-
ious to know what the attitude of the
government would be in this crisis.
They received some satisfaction from
the fact that the secretary of the navy
commended Captain Wilkes for the
seizure. This pleased the northern peo-
pie and gave hope to the war party in
England.
Lincoln's secretary of state, William
Ell. Seward. had over month in which
to consider the case Of the United
States before the demand Of Lord Rus
sci reached him. which was as late as
Dec. 10. The questions considered by
him were as follows:
First.-Were the persons named and
their supposed dispatches contraband
Of war?
Second. Might Captain Wilkes law
fully stop and search the Trent for
these contraband persons and dis
patches?
Third.-Did he exercise that right in
a lawful and proper manner?
Fourth.-Having found the contra
band persons on board and in presum-
od poccoccinp Of tho coptro ha nd die
patches. had he right to capture the
persons?
Fifth.-Did he exercise that right of
capture in the manner observed and
recognized by the law Of nations?
The affirmative of these questions
Mr.. Seward was prepared to argue on
behalf Of his government. But there
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-12-12

special messenger went from London
by rail and channel boat to Queens
town to overtake her with later and
more vigorous instructions.
All of the men and the ships Of the
British navy which were in home
waters were ordered to get ready
at moments notice. Word was sent
to the officials in Canada to prepare
the troops there for war. In Europe
England counted upon France to help
her in case of a rupture with the Unit
ed States. These two nations were al
ready working together in attacking
Mexico. and it was believed that
large party in France. at the head of
which was Emperor Napoleon III.
favored the south in its war upon the
federal government.
Most of all. the honors that were
paid to Captain Wilkes. commander of
the San Jacinto. for his promptness in
selling the persons of Mason and Sill
dell, even in the cabins of ship fly
ing the British flag, incensed the Brit
ish people. Wilkes was given public
receptions in Boston and New York.
and the American press generally
praised his act The attitude of the
nation in this matter was shown by
the thanks which the United States
congress rendered to him. England
prohibited the expectation Of war ma
terial. lest the United States should
turn their own guns and powder
against them.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-12-12

BY Captain GEORGE [. KILr1ER. Late
u. S. v.
copyright by American Press Associa-
ton, 191ll
"HERE was no ocean cable In
1861. and the news Of the seiz-
ure Of Mason and Slidell. Con-
federate commissioners to Eu-
rope. on Nov. s in the Bahama channel
did not reach London until the night OF
Nov. 26. The seizure Of these distin-
guished Confederates was made on
board of an English mail steamer. The
men were taken to United States ports
by the warship which effected the ar
rest. the San Jacinto. commanded by
Captain Charles Wilkes. The San Ja-
cinto brought the news to this country
on Nov. Is. Meanwhile the steamer
Trent was on her way to England to
report what was considered by her Off
GERS an outrage upon the British flag
by an officer of the United States. The
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-12-12
England Aroused.

The British nation lost no time in
making preparations for war with its
old antagonist. There was a large and
powerful party which was anxious to
have Great Britain play into the hands
Of the Southern Confederacy. The Of
ficers of the administration were In
clined TO go slow. but the agitation
among the people forced their hands.
After the first steamer had sailed for
New York with letters Of special adj
vice to Lord Lyons II Washington q
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-12-12

All England Aroused by War News From America.
Word Reaches London That the British Flag Has Been
Insulted by United States Warship- The Swift Re-
lease Of Two Confederates, Held Prisoners by the
United States, Is Demanded--The English Prepare
For Wharf.-The First Regular Session Of the Great
war Congress" Meets and Receives Lincolns First
Annual Message---Complcatio In Mexico.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-12-12

w. III. SEWARD, LINCOLN'S SECRETARY OF
STATE, WHO HANDLED THE MASON AND
SLIDELL CASE.
Trent reached Southampton Nov. 26,
and the news was Immediately carried
to London by Reuter- telegram.
The London Times printed the first
news of the Trent affair the morning
of the 9th of November with all due
reserve" The news set England in an
uproar, which was increased when the
truth was confirmed in the Times of
the 2Sth. AT the head of column ar
ticle on the subject the editor said it
was almost impossible to discuss the
matter with proper restraint. Every
day added to the excitement. People
talked of nothing else. 1t has been
compared to the feeling of this coun-
try when Sumter was fired upon. Nat
uraily the navy was looked to. The
Times said the United States had only
half a dozen real warships: that the
boasted victories of the American navy
in 1912 amounted to nothing. However.
England in this crisis looked hopefully
with the United States.
The excitement in the: public mind at
this aggression on an unarmed vessel
being very great. British cabinet
council discussed the question on the
2Sth. and on the 30th Earl Russell
wrote to Lord Lyons. the British min
lister at Washington. that intelligence
of very grave nature had reached her
majesty's government" After describ-
ing the nature of the outrage the for
eign secretary instructed Lord Lyons
that ''her majesty's government trusts
that when this matter shall have been
brought under the consideration of the
government of the United States that
government will of its own accord
offer to the British government such
redress as alone would satisfy the
British nation-namely. the liberation
of the four gentlemen tthe secretaries
of the commissioners were included in
the arrests, and their delivery to your
lordship. in order that they may again
be placed under British protection.
with suitable apology for the aggres-
sion which has been committed An.
other dispatch instructed Lord Lyons
that in the event of the United States
asking for delay. lin order that this
grave and painful matter should be de-
liberately considered, you will consent
to delay not exceeding seven days.
If at the end of that time no answer
is given or If any other answer Is
given except that of compliance with
the demands Of her majesty's govern
ment your lordship is to leave Wash
ington with all the members Of your
legation and to repair Immediately to
London" Remonstrances and advice
We're also sent to the American gov
eminent by the courts Of France. Aus
tria and Prussia.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-12
Wasted Sympathy.

A kindly old lady who attended a
performance at the Haymarket thea
ter In London was much impressed by
the singing of nightingale and lark.
which forms an interesting feature Of
the performance. In fact, she was so
much impressed that she sent an agent
OF the Society For the Protection OF
Animals to see If the birds were prop
erly fed and cared for. He found that
both nightingale and lark were purely
mechanical. in appearance only a small
wooden box and key to wind the ma
chinery.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-12
Lsal.l.tor.' Perqulsites In Spain.

Spanish deputies. some Of whom are
agitating for salary, already enjoy
certain privileges. They are entitled
to frank their letters and to travel on
all the railways in Spain free Of
charge. Unlike the French deputies,
however. they have to pay for refresh
ments consumed in the chamber, the
only item supplied gratuitously being
barley sugar. OF this there is an uu-
limited supply, and lady visitors to the
chamber are always presented with
packet OF this delicacy. which serves to
sweeten the debates.-I.ondon Chron-
icle
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-12
Tested and Proven
There is Heap of Sola,e in Being
Able to Depend Upon a Well
Earned Reputation

For months Lexington readers have
seen the constant expression OF praise
for Doan's Kidney Pills, and read about
the good work they have done in this
locality. Not another remedy ever pro-
duced such convincing proof of merit.
Mrs. Virginia Splitter, Lexington St.,
Ruena Vista, Va, says: Il was affiict-
ed with kidney trouble for twenty
eight years. During the first ten years
OF my suffering was a nervous wreck
and finally had to take to my bed
where l remained for eight mouths
Everybody expected that 1 would die
and must say that l was In critical
condition. Six years a 20 l underwent
an operation for kidney trouble, but the
did not seem to know for sure what
allied me. The kidney secretions We're
very distressing in passage and deposit
ted sediment. NV feet and ankles
swelled, dizzy spells were common and
often everything before me turned
black and fell to the floor. My heart
palpitated violently and could walk
only short distance. My eyesight be-
came poor and had sharp, shooting
pains through my kidneys which SEER
ed as though someone were sticking
a knife into me. Thanks to Doan's
Kidney Pills, this suffering is now a
thing OF the past. This remedy remov-
ed all my aches and pains and cured
me after had almost given up hops
of ever being well again. l am glad tC
advise kidney sufferers how effectiv,
Doan's Kidne. Pills are In cases of kid
ney complaint
The above statement was given ii
April 1909. On Nov. Il, 1910, Mrs
Splitter was interviewed and she said
The cure effected by Doan's kidne'
Pills has been permanent one. L d'
not believe that shall ever have TIN
least recurrence OF my former trouble.
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Remember the name-DOau' San,
take no other.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-12
Saves Two Lives

- Neither my sister nor myself might
be living today, if it had not been for
DR.. Kings New Discovery" writes a.
ID. Mcdonald CT Fayetteville, n. c., k.
+. ID. No. S, "for we both had frightful
coughs that no other remedy could
help. We were told my sister had con.
sumption. she was very weak and had
night sweats but your wond lul medi
cine completely cured us both. 1t s
the best L ever used or heard OF. =" Fer
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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-12
The Seven Sleepers.

The seven sleepers were seven noble
youths Of Ephesus, who in the time Of
the Decian prosecutions, it is said. fed
to a certain cavern for refuge. They
were pursued. discovered and walled
in the cave. the perpetrators Of the
deed hoping to mete out a cruel and
horrible death. However. according to
the legend. they were made to fall
asleep and were miraculously kept
alive for nearly two centuries. Their
names are given as Maximian. NAL
chus. Martinian. Denis. John, Serapion
and Constantine.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-12
Solves q Deep Mystery

al want to thank you from the bot
tom of my heart" wrote G. b. RAIDER
of Lewisburg. w. Va, ''for the won
derful double benefit got from Elect
ric Bitters, in curing me OF both a
severe case of stomach trouble and of
rheumatism, from which had been an
almost helpless sufferer for ten years.
1t suited my case as though made just
for me- For dyspepsia, indigestion,
jaundlce and to rid the system of kid
nry poisons that cause rheur atism
Electric Bitters has no equal. Try
them. Every bottle is guaranteed tC
satisfy. Only soc. at B. H. Gorrell's.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-12
One Go.,a In Flimsy Houses.

The Japanese have an easier time
than their confreres In Europe. Crime
In the land OF the chrysanthemum Is
almost limited to theft and cases Of
bodily harm resulting from street
brawls. 1t is next to impossible. the
chief OF the Tokyo police says. for a
murder to be committed without some
one hearing OF 1t at the moment. This
Is due to the fact that the houses are
composed OF paper and bamboo. so
any noise In house occasioned by
robbers or assassins would not fail to
attract the attention Of neighbors.-
pnndee Advertiser.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-12
SLOVENLlNESS WON'T DO.
Community Can Be Improved Only by
Prompt Repairs.

Prompt Repairs.
There is little use IN urging public
improvements upon community
where individual slovenliness Is every
where apparent Keep UP repairs.
Slovenly indeed is the place which
is not kept in good repair. A totter-
ing fence. n sagging gate. a hingeless
door, a paneless sash. q roof lacking
shingles here and there side OF a
building showing cracks every now
and then. are all evidences OF shiftless-
ness or OF absence of foresight or lack
OF proper energy. Prompt repairs are
necessary not only for economy and
convenience. but for attractiveneSs.
When one hinge has become broken
It takes but q short time for the other
to so in the same way. 1t takes only
a little while for the tottering fence
TO fall on its side. for the hole in the
roof TO become larger. Tor the crack
In the side of the building to become
extended
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-12
N1&1 WNorfOlk 6Western
SCHEDULE IN KFFKcT, JUNE ii, 1911
LEAVE BUENA VISTA

ACA ~ " ~ M 10 -
2.2O .m.-For Bristol and informed
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oke to Bristol. Connects at Roanoke
with st. Louis Express for all points
West. Pullman Sleeper Roanoke to
Columbus, and Cincinnati Cafe Car.
7.O5 a.m.-For Roanoke. Bluefeld,
Pocahontas, Norton, Winston Salem.
Charlotte, WEIGH aud intermediate
stations. Pullman S.eeTer to Gary.
Cafe Diplng Car connects at Roanoke
with Memphis Special for Chattanooga,
Nashville, Memphis.
l.57 p.m.-For Hagerstown, Phila-
delphia, New York. Pullman Sleepers
via HaRerstown for Harrisburg. Phila-
delphla and New York. Dining Car to
Hagerstown.
$50 p.m.--For BaRerstown, Philadel-
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Rates, time tables and information
cheerfully furnished upon application
to Agent N. 4 w. Ry.
W B. BEVILL,
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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-12
An Odd Blunder.

When tha British admiralty built
Ae splendid naval barracks at Chat
ham it fitted up one Of the largest
rooms In fine style for court martials
and had Court Martial" inscribed on
a big brass plate on the door. When
It was about to be used for the first
time the discovery was made that the
regulations require all naval court
martials to be held on the wafer.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-12
"rha Elowera of Yadda..

japan has. owing to its wooden
houses. many fires. but 1t Is odd that
1t should be proud OF them. But. &C.
cording to Mr.. Inouye. "in old Yeddo
fires were known as the flowers Of
Yeddo.' being as much among the
great sights Of the city as the cherry
blossoms on the southeast bank OF the
river Sumida. the morning glories Of
Irlya or the chrysanthemums Of Dan
gozaka."
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-12
The Modest Model.

The late Julia Ward Howe. though
woman OF very good appearance. was
extremely modest
"She once posed for me-" said a Bos-
ton painter the other day But she
hesitated a long time before consent
ing. To urge her on 1 said:
Don't be afraid; I'll do you justice.
madam
"'Ah,' she answered, 1T isn't justice
I ask for at your hands; it's mercy "
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-12
Watched.

mo, Herbert" whispered the maid
you mustn't put your arm around me.
We are watched"
Herbert looked around the dimly
lighted parlor.
''Oh. yes" he smiled; II see there's a
rubber plant at the other end of the
room"
"'Sh! There's another one that you
don't see. JOhnny's hiding there
Chicago Tribune
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-12
Time to Spread Gvpsur,.

Gypsum. or land plaster" ought to
be spread on meadows early in the
season. when there is plenty Of mois-
ture present. as it requires fully 400
pounds Of water to make available 100
pounds of gypsum. 1t assists material
iy in releasing the potash and making
1t available; therefore on lands that
are supplied with an abundance Of
potash which is not very available
plaster may be extremely valuable.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-12
FLOWERS AND TREES FOR
RAILWAY DECORATION
San Francisco TO Use Them For Beau.
tifying Trolley Routes A Happy
Hint For Other Towns to Follow.

The use OF trees and lowers for the
orna mentation OF streets has taken
a new turn in San Francisco. where
some OF the electric street railway
lines are putting up ornamental trolley
poles set in grass plots running par
aIlel with the track. trees and flowers
to be employed IN beautifyinS the
strips of lawn. While. of course. this
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-12
Easily Answered.

mention the name OF some we'll
known Greek" said the teacher OF the
juvenile class in history
George" spoke up the curly haired
little boy.
George whor'
81 don't know the rest OF his name,
ma'am. He comes around to our house
every Thursday with bananas an
oran ges. Chicago Tribune.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-12
A Great Library For tho Blind.

The library for the blind In London
contains 500 volumes. An average vol
ume In ordinary type makes ten or If
teen volumes when prepared according
to the Braille system for the use OF
blind readers. Thus the Bible makes
thirty-fve bulky volumes. Among the
books In this library are all the best
English novels as well as many his
tories and biographies.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-12
Under Cross Examination.

Counsel-Your age, signorina? Young
Lady (bashfully)-Oh. l hardly like to
tell you. Counsel-Yet 1 must insist on
knowing IT. Pray tell me how old you
were ten years ago. Young Lady
(cheerfully) - Oh, twenty -three!-Fan.
fulla.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-12
Here is Relief for Women

If you have pains in the back, uri-
nary. bladder or kidney trouble, try
Mother GraY's Aromatic Leaf, a pleas
ant herb remedy for women's ills and a
or by mail 50c.; sample free. Address
Mother Gray Co., Leroy, N. Y.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-12
Old Soldier Tortured

For years l suffered unspeakable
torture from Indigestion. constipation
and liver trouble" wrote A. X. Smith,
war veteran at Erie, Pa, ''but DR..
Kings New Life Pills fixed me all right.
They're simply great" Try them for
any stomach, liver or kidney trouble.
Only 25c. at b. II. Gorrelrs.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-12
Those Who Take Foley Kidney Pills

For their kidney and bladder ailments,
and for annoying urinary Irregularities
are always grateful both for the quick
and permanent relief they AFFORD, and
for their tonic and strengthening effect
as we'll Try Foley Kidney Fills. b.
II. Gorrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-12
Watch Your Alfalfa Seed.

Many farmers are willing to take
risks in buying cheap alfalfa seed.
which frequently contains enough
weed seeds to affect the stand very
seriously. Russian thistle can hardly
be detected in alfalfa seed, nor can 1t
be blown out or removed by screening,
and IT is the same way with the dod-
der.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-12
Not the Same.

Solicitor tcross examining)-Now.
didn't you tell the prisoner that you
doubted his veracity? Witness-No
merely told i'm e was a bloomIn' liar.
London NJ. A. p.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-12

Courtesy San Francisco ChronicIe.I
scheme Of ornamentation is not prac-
ticable on all streets, II may be used
In many residential sections.
Recently the Pennsylvania railroad
accepted an offer from promi
nent citizen Of Merton. Pa. to make
an experiment In gardening that Is
unique The proposition is to plant
thousand trailing rosebushes on the
steep bank at the west side OF the
railroad tracks between Merton and
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-12
Baltimore s. Ohio
VERY LOW RATE
SUMMER EXCURSIONS

ATLANTIC CITY
General Assembly. Presbyterian
Church, May II to June l.
Intern atlonal Convention United
Society OF Christian End eavor,
July 6 to ~.
Grand Lodge, b. p. .. f., July
10 to 10.
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Northern Baptist Convention,
June ID to 25.
PACIFIC COAST POINTS
Los Angeles, Cal, American
Medical Association, June 25 TO
go.
Portland, Ore Disciples of Christ.
Christian Church Convention,
July 4 to IL.
San Francisco, Cal, Information
al S. s. Association. June 20 to
~.
ROCHESTER,, NY.
Ancient Arabic Order Mobiles OF
Mystic Shrine, July III to IL.
G.. A. X. National Encampment,
August 81 to 26.
For rates, schedules and full iRforms
ton, call at ticket office, b. l. o. X. X
G. G. Hite, Ticket Agent.
May Stf.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-12

81 have been somewhat costlve. but
Doan's Regulets gave just the results
desired. They act mildly ana regulate
the bowels perfectly - George b.
Krause. 306 Walnut Ave, Altoona, Pa.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-12

ANY skin itching Is a temper tester.
The more you scrstch the worse it itch
es. Doan's Ointment cures piles, ecze
ma any skin itching. AT all drug
stores.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-12

Foley Kidney Pills are col imposed o
Ingredients specially selected for their
corrective, healing. tonic and stimu'at-
Ing effect uron the kidneys. bladder
and urinary passages. They are anti
septic. antil:thlc and n uric acid solvent.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-12

Each day is a stone in the great
temple Of life. Aim to hew the stone
30 that 1t will be four square to every
wind that blow
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-12

Babies don't mind cold or take cold
kept we'll witch DR.. Fahrney's Teet h
ling Syrup. Get 1t anywhere. Sample
frea
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-12

A specific for pain-Dr. Thomas f &C.
tic Oil. strongest, cheapest liniment
ever devised. A household remedy in
Amerlcafor 25 years.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-12
a Aeaolns QUESTION.

What is 1t. Tommyr'
when you were little boy and fell
iers called on your sister did they ever
give you nickel to go out and play !"
-KanAas Cstv Journal