The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-05-04


For seven long years, and would not
give him a final answer. The suspense
was very trying to one Of Williams
impetuous temperament, and he finally
decided to bring matters to a crisis.
Meeting her in the street one day, in
company with some Of her friends, he
seized her and threw her in the mud,
with disastrous results to both her dig
nifty and her fine clothes. SO humil-
lated was she, so the story goes, that
she consented to become his wife with
out further delay.
Punching Animals as Criminals.
There were some queer doings in the
middle ages. For instance, criminal
laws were sometimes enforced against
offending animals. 1t is a matter Of
record that in 1866, at Fontenay, near
Paris, pig was publicly burned for
having devoured child. In 1886 a
judge at Falaise condemned a sow to
be mutilated in her legs and head, and
then hanged, for having lacerated and
killed a child. She was executed in
the public square, dressed in a mans
clothing. In 1889 horse was tried at
Dijon and condemned to death for hav-
Ing killed man. In 1899 bull was
condemned to death at Canroy for kill
ing a boy. In Ireland, in 1888, a cock
was convicted of having laid an egg
which matched out reptile.
An Undrowned Hero.
About the middle OF the 18th century
there appeared upon the streets of
London one day a gentleman carrying
very strange looking apparatus. At
times he would carry it by his side,
and again he would spread 1t out and
carry it aloft. He was an Englisbnan
and great traveller. and he had
brought this curious device from TAR
off Persia. The like of 1t had never be-
fore been seen in England, and it ex-
cited great deal of curiosity. More
than that. it brought much ridicule
and abuse upon the gentlemans head
Crowds Of men and boys would follow
him, hooting and jeering, and even pelt-
ing him with stones. But he was not
dismayed, and persisted in his practice
day after day. Others took 1t up, and
he lived to see his example followed by
almost the whole populace Of London.
The unromantic name Of this I'M
crowned hero was Jonas Hanway, and
he was the first Englishman to carry
an umbrella.
Charles II and His DOG.
Charles H., king Of England, was a
great lover of dogs, and always kept
several Of them about him as pets. Or
one occasion he was quite distracted
by the disappearance OF one Of his
favorites. An advertisement prepared
by one Of his servants was posted, but
it did not have the desired effect. SO
Charles tried his hand, with this re-
suit
I'VE must call upon you again for g
black dog between a greyhound and a
spaniel, no white about him only a
streak on his brest and tavel little
bobbed. 1t is his majesties own dog,
and doubtless was stoln, for the dog
was not born nor bred in England, and
would never forsake his master. Who
soever findes him may acquaint any
at Whitehall, for the dog was better
known at court than those who stole
him. Will they never leave robbing
his majesty? Must he not keep a dog?
This dogs place though better than
some imagine, Is the only place which
nobody offer to beg
A Remarkable Battle.
That was a wonderful battle which
was fought at Alesia, the ancient capt.
tai of Gaul, 90 years before the birth
Of Christ. Within the city and de-
Tending it was an army Of $4,000 ma
tives Of Gaul. Surrounding the city and
besieging it was a great Roman
army under julius Caesar. Encom-
passing the Roman army and
harassing 1t on all sides was an
other army of Gauls, numbering nearly
100000. 1t was the Gauls' last desper-
ate stand in defense of their country
If they lost this city they lost every
thing. Day after day the battle ragged.
The imperial legions of Caesar fought
as soldiers do who have never been de-
feated. The Gauls fought with a des-
perati,on born of despair. But vast
numbers and brute force could not pre-
vail against Roman discipline. The
Gauls finally were routed with great
slaughter and their stronghold cap
tured. This victory was Caesars
greateEt military triumph but was also
his greatest shame;. for he dragged the
captive leader of the Gauls, Vercenge-
torix, in chains to complete his triumph
was a splendid soldier
and knightly man, and all the bril-
liant deeds Of Caesar, before or after,
erase this stain from his record.
Shays' Rebellion.
One of the most perilous times In the
period just after the close Of the revolt
war and before the govern
nent had become firmly established.
Every community was inclined to be
D law unto itself. Even In puritanical
there was q little rebel
lion against the state government that
looked serious for time. 1t is known
rs "Shays' Rebellion" taking it's name
from one of the leaders, Daniel Shays.
who Rad been a gallant officer in the
war for independence. The grievances
were, the large salary paid the governor
Of tho state, the aristocratic character
Of tho state senate, and the burdensome
taxes The rebellion lasted from Aug
lst. 17S5 till the following February.
Shayy had a large following and there
were several conflicts with the state
militia. The opposing forces, however,
evidently did not get dangerously near
each other. for only three men were
killed during the entire war" The
cadets were tried and convicted, but
we're eventually pardoned. Shays lived
ill 1926, and in his old age was PEN
stoned for his gallant services during
he revolution.
The Peacock Throne.
DUring the 18th century there stood
IN the audience room of the citadel of
Delh;, India, what was probably the
most costly and beautiful throne of
modern times. 1t was six feet high
and four feet wide, and was supported
by six legs of solid gold, encrusted with
gems. The body of the throne was in
aid with diamonds, emeralds and
'ub1es. Behind the throne stood two
oeas ocks, with wings outstretched and
playing with precious stones. On this
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