davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-09-23
Mulligan's Own Story.

ION the night of the 30th Of August,
1861" said Colonel Mulligan, las the
Irish brigade (Twenty-third lllinoisl
lay at Jefferson, Mo, | received orders
to cut my way through the enemy.
20 to Lexington and hold 1t at all haz-
ards. Next morning the brigade start
ed with forty rounds Of ammunition
and three days rations. We marched
nine days without meeting the enemy,
foraging upon the country for sup
port. The trouble was not so much In
getting into Lexington as in getting
out. We found there Colonel Mar
shall's caytlgy regiment and $50 home
guards. Colonel Peabody Joined US
Sept. 10 with the Thirteenth Missouri.
lie came in'o the trenches with Gen
eral Sterling Price and lC,bn Conted-
crates at his heels.
81 took command Of the defense.
We mustered 2,1Nl men, with seven
six FOUNDERS and forty rounds Of rifle
cartridges and but few rations. The
enemy had Eve batteries. numbering
sixteen guns. We commenced throw
ING I'D intrenchments on College hill,
an eminence overlooking Lexington
and he broad Missouri. All day the
nth u man worked with pick and
shovel. That evening u pickets
were driven m. We waited until the
morning Of the 18th, vigilant and
without SLEEP, and then a messenger
rushed in. saying. Colonel. the enemy
Is pushing across the bridge in over
whelming force. With a glass we
could see tbem as they came, General
Price riding up anu down the lines
urging his men. Two companies OF
the Thirteenth Missouri, with Com
panv K of the Irish brigade drove
me enemy back and burned the
bridge.
"The enena now made a detour and
snproached lie town ou TIE lndeaend
ence road. SIX companies Of the MIS-
eorrians end tbr cavalry lie, them IN
ravinrton cemetery and me ISL rag
cd furfously over the &c. q "e sue
ceeded in kc i.g The enemy IN ''e'A
and meanv hie he'd tlrown III M
t-renchments yhtee or four feet niEn,
a. 2 O'CLOCK the eu. aGenent opened
with artillet,. Tue contest ragged nan
an hour. waen a lucky shot knocked
over the enpny's big gun and explou'
cd d powIsr caisson. The tight con
tinued until dusk. ana as tne moo
arose the eAemy retired to camp wv
miles awy. and Lexington was oul
own again
I~ntrenching Knee Deep In Mad
ION Frilay the 18th. it rained al
oay and re men stood knee deep Il
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-09-23
Blankets Laundried.

Let us take your blankets
while you are not using them
and get them ready for cool
weather. We take blankets that
have had inferior washing, and
restore them to their original
fluffy condition with our blanket
steamer.
CRAWFORD'S LAUNDRY.
Phone 1870.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-09-23

FOR SALE-Household and
kitchen furniture, piano, etc.
MISS WILLMON EDWARDS.
Phone 841.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-09-23
For Sale R. G. Reds.

In order to make room for my
young stock l will sell at a bar
gain a few choice hens that were
in my first and second pen this
year. l can also spare a few
cockerels and pullets which will
be ready for the show room this
winter. A chance to get a start
Of the best cheap.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-09-23

COLONEL JAMES A. MULLIGAN, HEROIC Dr.
FENDER OF LEXINGToi, MO.-CoLONEL
MULLIGAN WAS L ED Ar TIE BATTLE
OF WINCHESTER, VA. THl.E2 YEARS
AFTER THE LEXINGTON SLICE
third Illinois. Mulligan fought for ten
days in the trenches at Lexington,
Mo, then surrendered because his men
had no water. no bread and no car
tridges. Three years later he died
like a hero at the battle of WlncheS-
ter. The following interesting story
of the siege was told by himself, and
il Is true:
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-09-23

FOR SALE;-Native lumbe
e all kinds and dimensions at
i'll near Glen Oak mines or at
our yard in East Lexington.
Lexington Triumph Press
Brick Co. Phone 5
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-09-23

FOR RENT--Store room on
nth side Of Franklin street, ]
..o, naSt Of Eleventh street.
nply to
r FIELD
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-09-23
The War Fifty Yo2-o ago

Small Federal Garrison at Lez,nG,oa, Tlc, B;2,c5edTe
Days by Large Force Of Conf d.r-to3 Under General
Sterling Price---ColoneI James A. H1li5an's Heroic
Defense---EI.o Own Modest Story Of The S.eGe---Fu-
rious Fight In Town Cenetery--SurGean Captured
and Hell BY TIE Inemy---Hospital Also Taken.
HOspit2l Ecta:cn In Thrilling Chlrge---Mulligan Sur
renders to Sop Slaughter.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-09-23

evening a
black horse with right ear split.
Finder please notify Summit
Mine.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-09-23

All Washington Ave.
Lexington, Mo.
Member NJ. S. 7. P. A. and
L. D. P. A.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-09-23

FOR RENT-Two furnished
rooms. Good location. APP
ply at this office.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-09-23

WANTED-Boy to drive de-
livery wagon. Apply to John
Wilmot.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-09-23

n. Z. Basket went to Kansas
City Thursday to spend the day,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-09-23
Wants., For Sale En-.

FOR Rents nice furnished
rooms with board. 1916 Main
street.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-09-23
R. FIELD.

FOR SALE-A good young
l,4O0 pound four year old horse,
also good, well broke buggy
mare. Apply at Ed Long, 113
Twenty-fourth street.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-09-23

FOR SALE-A Majestic steel
range, large dining room stove,
four sheet-iron stoves, beadstead
and other household furniture. In
Quire at 331 S. 18th street.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-09-23

FOR SALE-A good work
horse. He is also a good driv-
ing horse. Inquire at John
Lundberg's home on 1921 Rail
road street, Lexington, Mo.
LOST-On College or Main
street a Fraternity pin, star
shaped, set with turquoise and
garnets. Reward if returned to
235 North 10th street.
DIR. MEYER.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-23
TILE LESSON FROM LEE.

Not much pondering the situation in Lee
county is needed to learn the lessons that tic
upon the very surface Meditation upon two or
three of them mign. ttnvince the skeptic Al
that positions repeatedly assumed by the Vsr-
gsaian are tenable and of tremendous impor-
lance.
One is that intoxicating liquor is an undesira-
BE and dangerous factor in the social ara poll
teal life of the nation. Wherever
the evil effects OF liquor are seen.
there corruption and debauchery. personal, poll
tical and social. exist And wherever liquor Is
drank its evil effects are seen. Alcoholic drink
snslayes men and with their enslavement comes
"A inevitable loss OF self respect. When self
respect II gone and appetite has ascended the
throne. the individual is a prey to any tempta-
4iea that promises him the opportunity Of sat-
saying his consuming thirst and the willing
partusr in any expedient that promises to mako
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-23

ing machine for his wife, She would not
nave so much to do at home IL he spent one
nan as much for her convenience as he does
hor his own. The man that talks the loudest
ABOUT womens voting doing away with chvalry
ana old-time gallantry is usually the man that
VIII jump across the aisle of car to pick
up strange lady's handkerchief but who win
SIT In an easy chair before a warm fire read
ing politics or DOING while his wife, who has
worked much harder than he all day washes
the dishes and puts the children to bed
have noticed that the man that talks mos,
apout woman not Anowing how to conduct
business or not being capable of voting is
o1ten the man that spends more money in
whiskey and tobacco in one week chan he saves
IN year; and when the PHYSICIANS bills are
paid 1t Is the wife who does It. OFTEN by de-
hylng herself and children the comforts Of life
And, finally. the politician. who has no pa
uence with anything that pertains TO woman
SURFACE but who sees in the indirect Influence
Oh women her great power, Is the same man
tnat puts on her all the direct" work Of the
school Improvement league, the cemetery as
ISOLATION. the Anti-Saloon League the parson-
age or church building the missionary work
ana Is really afraid that when women do vote
ina the Will be the first to lose his Job because
ne did not listen to the 'indirect" pleading for
west Point Va. Dec. 20, 1911 b. b b.
city AID to some OF their worthy enterprises.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-23
ORIGINAL VERSE
In the Yule Logs Glow.

The gladdest time of all the year
Is that which brings Christmas cheer.
When nights long and stars bright
AS on that long-gone Christmas night
When to earth there came a Stranger
High born Lord=in ~IeWly manager.
Christmas turns the wanderers feet
From far-on chimes to tryst most sweet.
by Yule-logs glow old homes hearth
The dearest spot on all the earth
To hearts that love ancestral halls
And thither HE when Yuetide falls
The crash OF years can never dim
The beauty crown love weaves for Him.
For whom Holly and Mistletoe
Smile radiance where'er may go
In hut palace all bedight
With Yuletide cheer and Yuletide light
Come youth. come age, come rich and poor
Christmas is knocking at door,
There's time now for nursing grudges.
While earth the Yule-man trudges
Singing hosannas to God on high
Chanting Peace goodwill" passing by.
r. W. Grixzard
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-23
MIR. TAFTs CONVERSION.

If the report from New York that the Presi-
has entered into covenant with State Chair
man William Barnes Jr. to declare for a con-
servative platform be true We think that In
two respects MIR. Taft has made mistake
First. in setting himself on record az favoring
what he calls the conservative program which
others understand to be reactonary Second
In permitting the persuasive eloquence OF Mr.
Barnes to influence him. Both in the character
adviser he will find added obstacles to his re-
election
Already the opposition Mr.. Taft is that
he has been too conservative. The rapid and
considerable growth of insurgency within his
own party is due to the fact that his admins
tration has been considered too reactionary by
his own Republican comrades. Should he fur
ther emphasize this by .alignsng himself can
didly and openly with this element he will
alientate thousands of votes of good Republi-
cans who might have supported him in the
hope that his recent addresses and activity
"efe piophe'ic vi MS cohtiHueu support OF pro-
gressive policies. H. as is pretty generally con-
coded his candidacy is doomed to defeat upon
the strength Of his past record, there can be
no hope II he openly avows that he will be-
come even more conservative.
And In Mr.. Barnes he has a hard load to
carry. Mr.. Barnes views and connections are
so well known and Mr. Roosevelt's reputation
OF him and them familiar that should Mr..
Taft tie up with him the opposition of the
Roosevelt following which is in spite Of every
thing TO the contrary very large will BIO pretty
sure to develop.
Mr. Taft's position at best is very critical In
alliance with Barnes his last estate will be
worse than his first
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-23
WHERE THE. BIG !
RED APPLES GROW
WAYNESBORO. PROGRESSIVE
APPLE CENTER, CLOSES IT'S !
BEST YEAR

WAYNESBORO. VA. Dec ga
Waynesboro. the Invest little city In
the Shenandoah Valley, is just Gloss
ing the biggest year in her history
1911 has witnessed development in
apple orchards equaiied only by tha
Northwestern States.
The American Apple Company, q
100000 corporation, has been forms,
ed and already $50 acres Of their
purchase of 215 acres OF apple land
adjoining Wayneaboro. has been
planted in commercial apple or.
chards. This company In composed
OF successful and scientific apple
growers from the famous Bitter Root
Valley OF Montana. who selected the
Waynesboro section after travelling
over 700 miles. through the Eastern
States inspecting orchards and apple
growing conditions. They have thin
acres OF apple land for their 1919
development.
James Craig. the leading apple
grower OF the Waynesboro section, haa
cleared $50 acres Of land and plant
ed some sixty acres to Lowry" and
"Albemarle P1ppin' apple trees and
will set In the spring trees on tha
remainder of this land: this will give
Mr.. Craig an apple orchard Of $500
treea of which his 1880 beafjn1
trees yielded this year a crop OF 30.-i
600 bushels Of red winter apples
Other apple growers have planted
this year near Waynesboro some 500
900 apple trees and a wonderful
stimulus has been given to the care
and attention to our bearing and
young orchards. Scientific methods
OF spraying. pruning. cultivating,
thinning the fruit on the trees and.
the use OF dynamite in planting the
young trees are being followed with.
remarkably satisfactory results.
Early In 1911 the Shenandoah val-
ley Apple Lands Company. q Waynes-
boro concern. headed by James Craig,
purchased the blue Bell" tract Of
1000 acres OF apple land. situated
on the slopes of the Blue Ridge, ad-
Joining the town. and have divided
this fruit land into ton acre apple
orchard tracts many Of them are
already sold and set out In CONNER
cial apple orchards In ninety days
ten orchards were planted ON lana
that was covered with scrub oak and
brush last Christmas.
Waynesboro Il keeping up her
steady rate Of improvement: the
principal business streets have boon
macadamized. the new public school
building. containing eight class rooms
and assembly hall, II more than half
finished. new $4,000 church has
been built and dedicated. the de-
posits In the two national banks A.
gregate close to half million DOH,
lars.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-23
ROCK ON TRACK
DERA|LS TWO CARS
BUCKLES ENGINE AND SHAH S
UP TRAIN NEAR ROANOKE
TWO ARE HURT.

ROANOKE. VA. Dec. 22.-The fall
Of a heavy rock on the track Of the
Norfolk and Western at Pepper
wrecked passenger train No. 2, this
afternoon. A portion of the rock
doubled up under the engine. threw
it partly over and derailed the postal
and express cars.
Engineer w, T. Monroe and Postal
and shaken up. There were 400 pas
sengers on the train, but all escaped
injury. A train was sent to the wreck
and the passengers transferred and
brought to Roanoke.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-23
PEOPLES FORUM
Tempting Ones Brother

Editor OF The Ntrginian:
Sir.-I wish to add my mite to what Mr.. w.
NJ. Bickers says about Lights and Shadows at
Christmaso" consider that every man who
votes to license the manufacture and sale of
ardent spirits is putting the bottle to his neigh
boris lips and is much responsible as IL he
stood behind the bar and sold It.
Those who serve eggnog wine are respon-
sble for much OF the drunkenness tat this fes-
tive season. and come under the same con-
demnatfon.
How a man pray Thy kingdom come and
Thy Will be done on Sunday and Monday Christ
mas Day. tempt the young people with anything
that will produce drunkenness Is one OF the
mysteries I cannot solve. VIII some OF the
brethren enlighten me-
Some excuse themselves by saying people
ought to know how to govern themselves. The
best way to govern ourselves is to be temperate
in those things that are good to satisfy our
appettes and totally abstain from those things
that injurious. Let suppose case.
invite brother to drink with me. he can't con-
troll himself and becomes drunk. and
do not become Intoxicated. BY some accident
we are both killed Is one lost, and the other
saved? Nay my brother. you your broth
er's keeper"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-23
TO GIVE PAUL JONES
THIRD lNTERMENT

ANNAPOLIS, ND. Dec. 22.-The
illustrious remains OF John Paul
Jones', Amarica's greatest naval hero.
which now repose in a metal casket
on two wooden saw horses Under
stairway landing in Bancroft
Hall. will be third and final bull al
in June as the big event of the week
preceding graduation. At that time
the body will be placed in the me-
mortal crypt under the marble and
granite chapel which forms the key
not OF the reconstructed naval acad-
envy Congress recently appropriated
$4,000 for the completion &C the
crypt and the expenditure 81 this
money vii lbegin ehortIy.
Meantime there IL widespread
feeling that lack Of respect V shown
in allowing the body to remain under
the stairway.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-23


stimulant
Liquor figured largely il the prostitution OF
the manhood Of Lee county and the record of
shame written there is duplicated in every COM
munity in the country. not perhaps in accidental
detail but In every essential principle
So we favor the prohibition of the traffic IN
liquor that 1t may be eliminated as far as pos
sible as a factor in the degradation and destrue-
ton of manhood and the corruption of poiti-
cal and social life. We favor prohibition be-
cause in the continued policy of prohibition
lies the only hope OF the final overthrow of the
evil So long as drink is legally sold, no mat.
ter under what system OF license and legal
regulation 80 long will the saloon transform
strong and free and innocent men into captive,
corrupt and debauched brutes
The fact that a fearless official armed with
the authority and provided with the machinery
with reasonable success is proven by Judge
skeen's record in Lee.
The major argument against this proposition
is that other opposition that law cannot be
enforced where public sentiment is not behind
1t. II press reports are true, there could not
have been very pronounced public sentiment
behind the prosecution of the buyers and sell
lers Of votes in Lee. The disgraceful traffic in
votes has been conducted there for a long time
conducted openly. conducted by prominent or
flcials and influential citizens and was SO gen.
orally participated in by so large a proportion
If ha hat ciotv,
very pronounced public sentiment against It,
Indeed. 1t is reported that great indignation
has followed the action of the court many
citizens holding that the ballot was a personal
and private possession to be bartered with pro-
priety by the possessor II he saw Mt
In spite of these conditions Judge Skeen
has demonstrated that courageous ofncial,
determined to observe the responsibilities and
duties Of his office. can enforce the law and
can bring panic and route to the forces of
lawbreaking and inquity. The record OF indict-
ment and trial in Adams county. Ohio proves
fetal Tin succession to inefficient and un-
faithful Officially who has overthrown conditions
permitted TO exist by his weak and unworthy
predecessor proves the same contention.
In the of Illegal liquor selling we con-
tend, We have again and again contended,
that the right kind Of officials can reduce
Violations to the minimum. The difference in
the degree of enforcement is found in the diff
ference between apathec and cowardly author,
tiles and those determined to fulfill their oath
of Office at any cost.
We again assert contemporaries to the
trary notwithstanding. that in every decent
community the sentiment against the illegal
sale of liquor is pronounced and general and
sufficient to approve the efforts at law enforce
ment. Most men who do not favor the prohi-
bition OF liquor do favor the enforcement of the
law once It ia enacted but the officials are
pleased to interpret the sentiment in favor of
the legal sale OF liquor justfying them In
their failure to enforce the laws against its
sale
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-23
BLIND TIGER OWNER
GETS JAIL SENTENCE

(Special to The Richmond Virginian.)
LURAY. VA, Dec. 22.-The second
trial Of Jacob Kelley In the Circuit
Court Of this county. charged with
having conducted a blind tiger IN
Luray, yesterday resulted in con-
viction. Kelly was given a jail SEN
tence Of three r,onths. a fine of $50,
and required to furnish $500 homo
which shall ,e forfeited In the event
Of his ENGAGING in the business again.
His acQuittAl on Wednesday was from
a decision OF Mayor Hammer, OF
Luray. Tho case yesterday was for
violation Of the State law.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-23
Richmond. Va. Dec. 10, 1911.
WOnan's Suffrage.
~ NfrCfpiaD

bUUor OF Tho V1rg1nan;
best side OF life, tho lawyer the worst.
while the physician sees It is I do not
believe as Miss Johnson does that the great
franchisement OF women. But a country
physician. I know that often women are de-
have noticed that tho men who talk most about
the women having enough to do at home with
out trying to get into politics IL generally the
man that pays 800 for a binder. which runs
$40 to have ram run water into his wife,
kitchen but makes her still tote" water
mp the hill from the spring in slavery days
He IL the same man that rides all day on a
sulky pillow. but is too hard up to buy a wash
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-23
Star Of bethlehem.

oh bright. bright star Of Bethlehem,
Whose light has reached the hearts Of men
OF every cline and creed.
To cheer and soften. with its glow.
1t brings a peace. did not know.
And STILES earthly greed.
OH light that did a Saviour show
Born Of poverty SO low
A manger his bed
Yet still King to lead all men.
And bring to nobleness again.
From paths where sin had led.
Then let prayers, and love ascend.
And charity our steps attend.
On this Christmas season dear.
Good will to all men, in our hearts.
Twill make us strive for nober parts.
And bring to US Good Cheer"
EDW. r. FLANAGAN.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-23

Now for a battle royal between Pres dent
Taft and Senator Swanson. The President
opposes federal aid for road building Senator
Swanson If a speech he made during his cam
peign is an indication, is very enthdsia sic
about it. Unless the Senator grows luke warn
to be a good fighter for what he wants
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-23

Norman Mack wants to retire as State Chair
man of the Democratic party in New York.
last November he seems to have enough No
chairman can permanently succeed. nor should
he until New York Democracy breaks with
Murphy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-23

Lieutenant Gallagher. Of the New
York police department, was In the
city yesterday looking at the sights.
Detective Sergeant Tom Wren showed
them Of him. He enjoyed them very
much. and left for the Great White
Way last night.
Among the "sightS' he saw was
Justice John. He sAys he will try
get him q Job In New York.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-23

Maybe the belated Christmas shoppers are
not disgusted with the weather Of the last few
days, Those who took the Virpinian's advice
and did their shopping early have the laugh
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-23

That Tariff Board has calculated that he
clothing dealer gets about $3.50 profit on $500
cuit of clothes. Well he makes considerable
loss on the late-in the-season sales, then, for
the signs In the windows tell us that SIS
clothes are now Sis.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-23
MCDONALD TO RESIGN
AZ FROM DEMoNarHAToR

J. T. Mcdonald. county farm demon
traitor, yesterday notified the board ce
supervisors Of Henrico county o9 hio
intention to resign. 7. o. sandy. CHIEF
report to tho board Of what had beea
done IN the way OF corn club wcEoG
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-23

The Ohio office-holders have formed an or
ganization to further the Harmon boom. That's
nothing. We venture that the off1ce-holders OF
most every State in the same organization,
or in sympathy with 1t and ready to cooperate.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-23

One used to be admonished "be careful what
you write Now may we'll be add "be care
full what you say since nobody knows when a
dictophone may be hidden within the range OF
the sound wave