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Washington telegraph., 1911-03-10

Ing their every advance. Finally on
august 4, after fierce cannonading.
the French stormed the place and
Iorced their way through the walls.
Then followed week of most des.
pezate fighting, carried On In the
streets and from house to house: and
the French troops, brave as they were
and. admirably led and equipped. were
forced to retreat and raise the stera
Pa'afox and his men at once b can
making preparations for. the second
siege @hieh they knew would come.
On December 20 a French arnv of
10000 picked soldiers under Marshalf
Moneey and Mcrtier encampsd before
tAe walls andsat ones began a vigorous
prosecution Of the siege. Finally the
French were. successful at all point
and the city wall for one-third its
length was ca2tured.
But tSough the wall of the town was
in possession of the beslegers theii
troubles We're only really beginning
Every house, every street, in the cit
was stronghold IN Itself. The Fqencf
.. : 49,
n, - 49,. :, = Y, Il l.
- =
,fssIe,ii H., Isi5 sii5Gr
,fss;eltEtii 70 TrIifnias an st1Ffs -
cd thegr way into the city But they
we're met with dauntless courage al
every turn. Pestilence long before nad
},rolkon out among. the defenders, but
tbouph they were dying by the hun
drads every day from disease and bull
lo+s they never faltered. On February
/. Grand assault was made by the
besiegcrs. The city was on fire In
dozen places and the dead lay un
! buried in tfiessAreets. But the Span
iards were uayielding.
Tho hopefessness of the struggd
bod- now. however, become apparen
IN the Spaniards and the city was sur
rond red The garrison, reduced T.
70 000 men. we're accorded all the hor
ave of war. During the siege 6O'eo
; nsrscus pcrished, most Of them by dli
Coco Palafox, the brave defender,
: ,,,o1a+ion of the terms of capituIatloi
. was sent IS a prisoner 10 Nihcehnes
Erance. Later he returned to span
! bccame prominent in its political e
: s.trs was created duke OF Saragos'
!. a,,d aasd IN l847-ten years before II
J. passing away OF the Maid OF Sar
: gossa ,, ato+,
= Mot long since. handsome stat
.-soe erected 10 the Maid Of Saragos
!" ~ 't;re city which her valor helped
:, ra.sond auyk this memorial VIII ha
# Eown to future generations the SIC
:. aS tar courage and haroism.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1911-08-10

on q spar without food or water made
the women sob and the old men wipe
away tho tears. Ny tale OF being two
years on an island In the China sea
and finding Q cave Of gold there Just
made the listeners mouths water. Il
they had map Of the world In the
house I pointed out the very island.
HousshoIds Held BY Tales.
II was never In state prison a.
visitor or convict. but had tale to
tell II was about my arrest and trial
because I happened to resemble anoth.
er man aud about my sentence for
twenty years for manslaughter. Then
came such incidents Of barbarity on
the part Of the warden and turkeys
that It made my own blood run cold.
Lie? Why. Il vas the slickest. sleek
est kind, where the real truth would
have been kicked out doors.
u made ono or two little mistakes
before ! got settled down. For I'm
stance. I went to a spelling school with
family. was chosen as one Of the
contestants and not only spelled the
whole school down. but the school,
teacher with II. Il was an unwtse
thing to do. Tho teacher. backed by
seven or eight big boys. pitched into
me. and got a mauling.
Then there was a widow whose son
ran away years and years ago. I
! shouldn't have thought of deceiving
/ her II she hadn't started out to de-
! ceive herself She at first, thought I
looked like her dear Benny. Then she
was sure OF II. Then I must come to
the house as tho prodigal son. For
TWO weeks ] vas her long lost oil
rght and had tho best Of every
Ching. Then she noticed that I didn't
slt down with grunt. as Benny used
TO- and that didn't crave for vinegar.
os ne used to. ana In day or two
more was told to sk0te cut Of that.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1911-08-10

Some farmers wagon. rolled II into
the weeds and sat down on It. In
about twenty minutes the loser came
tearing back, and constable with him.
Can you believe was charged with
stealing that barrel and contentsi
Well. I was. OF course couldn't have
lifted It from the wagon II Id been
offered 500 to do IT. but that made
no difference.
Under arrest and driving OF In the
next ten minutes; constable not only
put the handouts on. but the leg irons
as we'll, and then sat with a cooked
revolver In hand. /.
Usual tale before his honof-I was
horse thief. barn burner and desper.
ate character generally.
Farmer swore that I must have lift.
ed the barrel from the wagon and
that ] would probably cut his throat
II not sent to prison for life.
HIS honor recognized me os IN old
offender. though I had never been that
route before, and though he wanted to
make 1t ten years he finally decided
that thirty days in the county cooler
would fit me all right
And now for the fun. was sent to
jail as yagabond The sentence read
that was to be confined In the county
jail for the period OF thirty days.
Nothing whatever was added to IL Il
is the same In every state. hadn't
been In the coop an hour when the
sheriff ordered me out to saw wood. I
refused He cursed and ripped, but I
smiled at him. He finally said that n
wouldn't work shouldn't eat. Flo
stopped my rations on me for three
days. and then got word out to a
lawyer and began suit for damages.
He took counsel, and to his great sur
prise he learned that n prisoner was
not Obliged to even sweep the corridor.
He had been sheriff for ten years and
didn't know that.
Like Money From Home.
We'll. the suit didn't come of. Tie
paid mo $50 and my lawyer Us much
more to withdraw II, and for the rest
OF my thirty days he was like a father
TO me. He was deceiver. however.
When my time was up he escorted me
70 the front door aud gave me the
boot
Did I thank him for TT Not any,
had money. and I swore out war.
rant for assault and battery, and the
sheriff was fined $40 md costs. don't
think be has recovered from hts
amazement yet was next going for
the constable who had arrested me for
stealing, but had changed the charge
to vagrancy. when he came to me and
begged on.
And the rest Of the time? oh. I
was with the farmers. Winter is the
farmers easy time. you know. I
shoveled snow. split wood and told
evening tales. When night came we
would gather around the sitting room
stove. with pitcher Of cider and q
pm OF popcorn handy. and I would lie
to the fnrnily. Yea. It was lying, bu,
ten times moro Interesting TO them
than TITO truth WINS never In AZ
ricn. but wmsldtfel. Of cnnnibals. elc
phnnta. IlDnr and sgorillns Why, man
~" felt g's,ss fissh IN my own body
while telling ~ my awful struggi.
With u HnsilIh ~ ny ssHlinys when ths
cnnnibnla lhh mo .ssnd7 IN ronst.
II was never nt.sen. tut could tel
OF shipwrccka ana lonely, islands Il
beat Robinson Crusos nlltto shucks
My yarn Of being a0oatl Nor seven day,
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1911-08-10
The Shortest Lived City.

Which of the large cities Of the
world had the shortest lite?
In tho ancient world the answer
is Palmyra. Tho period Of its pros
pcrity extended only from III to
273 A. D., 1856 years. In the fifth
century 3. G. Pcrsopolis was the
capital Of the Persian empire for
thirty years only, but this was mere
ly an accident Of war and politics.
Carthage was the shortest lived seat
Of empire, for it only endured about
800 years. In modern times the an
swer would he Amampura, the for
mcr capital Of Burma. Founded in
1888, it had in 1900 population of
$4,000. Sixty years later tho scat
of government was transferred to
Mandalay, and Amarapura is now
represented only by n few ruined
temples and bamboo huts-Inndon
Answers.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1911-08-10
TREASURER'S REPORT

For Wells school District, No. Is, County
Of Emmons state OF North Dakota. for the
Year l.i0-lgll
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1911-08-10
An Effective Touch.

In the old frontier days there was
a blunt old Judge who had occasion
to fine lawyer 800 for contempt
of court. After court had adjourned
the lawyer approached the judge
and said, "Your honor, ! want to
ask great favor Of YOU"
"What is it?" inquired the judge.
Il have a pressing obligation to
meet. That hundred you took for
that fine was the money I had to
meet It with. I wish you would lend
mo 300 for few days"
"M, Mr.. Crier," shouted tho
judge, Convene court again."
Court was reconvcned, and then the
indigo RENTED tho fine.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1911-08-10
Serial No. cs7ss' tAug s-sept. .,
Notice for Publication.
Department OF the Interior.
U. :. Land Office at bismarck, n. ~,
July IS 1911

e. :. Land ONCE at bismarck, \. ~,
July Is, 1911.
Notice is hereby given that
NEIL MITCHELL,
OF Clayton, North Dakota, who. on February
~, 100, made Homestead Application No.
OF Section and east half OF southeast quar-
ter OF Section 9, Tow nship 1874 north, Range 20
west Of the Fifth Principal Me ridian, has III
ed notice OF intention to make final five-yeaf
proof to establish claim to the land above
described, before the Register and Receiver
OF the United States Land Office, ut Bis
marck, North Dakota, on the 7th day Of
September, 1871.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Geo. Suverly, OF Gayton, N. d.
VIM. z. Baker, OF Gayton. n. ID.
Albert Peterson, OF Gayton, N. ID.
:. q. Nickel. OF Gayton, N. b.
X. n. STEVENS, Register
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1911-08-10

:: :: 8; = $: :: :: s:
ei where be had passed Tie
v.n:e, It's been the country with
ne, you ss-s, eve. s.nce TIE .1st o No
vens.e. /. you vaa. to PITY anybody
pity tie tramp vho has burg out IA
The ctr Why. MAJ, The country beats
The tcwr I'll 10 shucks IN the winter
seEso1, ind the druggist CAD ole, you
nothing JUS; Is good
.Tsd sc. myself into Sell on my
las: farewell tour Oh. res. and I had
io: Q. :ua ou. O: !, TOO !. was the
ias: o. octohe. and ~ n the stony
s.a.e Q: Connectcu. was plugging
eloae Tie highway when came across
t.arel q eide. that had rolled from
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1911-08-10
SERIAL No. oleos-
Notice for Pu.s.ica.,5s =
Depar,men,
tsA \ r

Notice Is hereby given M
DAVID ~ li.NsS
OF Dale. North Dakot, M
made Additional Honest. ~, ~
Serial No. 0l2As toi I'll. =. - w
southeast quarter Of sect!a,. la !
10 north, Range = we,t ii. a.. -. 9sansh
pal Meridian, has t.ed rlaris f'isc
TO make final tivc-yes.r IA, 'h'sat!d
claim to the land .h5y. statilA
Charles b. Carl.v. ls3.,. '-'o.
Clerk OF the County nv
North Dakota. on The ,lo,t a ,..a,o,
1911 Airas
Claimant names is alt,.s-,.
Ed McConville, OF pae
Gertie Rice, OF Dale, n
u. 7. Tracy, OF Dale y
+. II Freeman, Of Daie
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1911-08-10
AUDITORS AND 1REAaJRER'S DETAILED EXHIBIT

OF Receipts and Disbursements the County of Emmons for
the Fiscal Year Ending June So. 1911.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-02-14
TELEGRAMS REVIVE
PRESIDENTS HOPES
Is Congratulated on His Reel
prOCity Campaign

Pittsburg, Pa, Feb. 13.-President
Taft, on his way back to Washing.
ton, reached Pittsburg, cheered by
many kilograms of congratulation on
the manner in which he conducted
his brief campaign in Ohio, Indiana
and Illinois for reciprocity with Can
ada. In spite OF the information that
Speaker Cannon is opposed to the
agreement, the president is more op-
timistic than ever over the prospect
for passage of reciprocity legislation
at this session of congress. At the
same time the president does not in
tend to abate the ardor of his cam
paign. He realizes that now is the
accepted time to put the agreement
through.
Secretary of State Knox is to
speak on reciprocity at dinner in
Chicago on the 18th, and Secretary
Of Agriculture Wilson is to advocate
it at, dinner in Buffalo on Wash
ington's birthday. Secretary of the
Navy Nagel has been commandeered
for the campaign and will speak at
Akron, o., probably this week.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-02-14
insane
Is Mrs. Eagle Of MI. Vernon
Says Court

Chicago, Feb. 13--Mrs. Alice Eagle,
81, who said she had been married
IL times, was found guilty of bigamy
by jury In Judge Ciarks court Sat.
urday. The jury ordered that she be
sent to the insane asylum at Kanka-
kee.
The arrest Of Mrs. Eagle, who lived
in Mt. Vernon, o., followed her mar
riage to Jacob Young, 215S North Ro-
Dey street, last July. Young, it is
said, became acquainted with Mrs.
Eagle through an advertisement and
they we're married.
Mrs. Eagle is said to have lived
with Young for several weeks, when
she left him and went to Oklahoma,
where she is said again to have con-
tracted a marriage.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-02-14
GAS FUMES KILL
SEVEN SLEEPERS
Parting Of Tube Wipes Out
Entire Family.

Philadelphia, Feb. 13.-Seven per-
sons, constituting an entire family OF
father, mother and five children,
were killed by Illuminating gas in
their home in this city. The
dead persons are Hyman Berkowitz,
AZ, fruit huckster; Mrs. Rose Ber-
kowitz, 40; Minnie, IS; Michael IL;
Israel, 81 Rebecca, 7; Paul, 8.
The seven were killed by the acci-
dental loosening of rubber gas tube
from a pipe running across the main
living room and the flooding OF the
house with the Illuminating gas. Not
one of the family was able to get out
of bed before being overcome, al
though the three younger children
showed evidence Of having tried In
a feeble manner to escape the over
powering gas.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-02-14
MORE TALK
On That IntGrurban Line
through This City
iMansneld News)

A Columbus corporation has taken
over the Columbus, New Albany &
Johnstown Traction company and
propose TO extend It into the Colum-
bus, Mt. Vernon & Mansfield Trac-
tion company. The old company has
in operation traction line as far as
Gahanna. The promoters claim they
expect to extend this line to Mt. Yer
non and Mansfield which will open
up a new territory to traction busi-
ness. If this line is built it will make
a great feeder both for Columbus and
Mansfield. The capital city needs one
to the south, so both would be bene-
fitted. The towns to the south OF
Mansfield have been praying for
years for a traction line and there
would be great rejoicing should the
proposed line be extended through
the thriving towns in Richland coun-
ty.
The new company has the endorse
ment of George w. baltimore, ex-
president of the Columbus chamber
of commerce who says he believes
this line would be of great value to
Columbus. The chamber of commerce
of Columbus has pledged its support
and heartily endorses the extension
of the line from Gahanna. l.. d.
Stephens, manager of the Columbus,
New Albany & Johnstown company,
has been over the route with the com
pany's engineer a part of the distance
and pronounces it a good proposition
as it will open up rich and fertile
territory for traction business. The
new company is trying to sell it's
bonds in small denominations, believ-
ing this good plan as it would give
chance for the small investors.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-02-14

that he achieved he owed to his moth
err He was one OF those men who
worked and won. He was nominated
for president on May 16th, 1860 and
was elected in the following fall
Shortly after his election he was fore
ed to issue call for $4,000 troops
from the northern states to protect
the union. The fact that his call was
responded to is only too we'll known.
Hundreds of thousands OF men
sprang to arms at the call and the
union was preserved at the cost of
many thousands of lives. Lincoln was
friend to all, he loved mankind and
hated no one. In the words of Ralph
Waldo Emerson, Gle was man with
out fault"
Col. Hunts address was followed
by that of Mr.. o. G. Chase Mr.. Chase
described Lincoln's life from early
boyhood until the time of his death
which was caused by the cowardly
shot of an assassin. Lincoln rose
from obscurity to the highest office
in the nation and his memory should
be an inspiration to every patriot In
the land. There has never been q
blot found on his character, nor has
there ever been heard word of sus-
picion or accusation uttered against
him. The hardships of his frontier life
served to strengthen his character and
to prepare him for the struggle which
followed later in his life and in which
he was the victor. He visited hospit-
ais in the vicinity of Washington dur
ing the war and extended mercy and
help to all unfortunate persons if it
was in his power.
Mr.. e. w. Breeze, as representative
of the Sons of Veterans, was present
and delivered an address, explain
ing the work of the organization
which is to instill patriotism among
the young men as well as the old and
to keep up the patriotic work which
is always going on in the United
States. Mr.. Breeze stated in his ad-
dress that Abraham Lincoln was new
er too busy with his work of state to
listen to story of afIliction or sor-
row from any human being and ask
ed if it was any wonder that his name
was reverenced and loved by every
American.
Hon. w M. Koons delivered an ad'
dress on the same lines as that of
Mr.. Breeze. His words were impress
sive in every detail and explained the
meaning of patriotism as it should be-
The services in all were helpful
and inspiring to all who attended, and
next year the day will be observed
again.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-02-14

shoctoa we're the guests OF Mr.. ana
Mrs. VIM. stringfellow over Sunday.
Mrs. John Hyatt is spending a few
days the guest of her mother at Jel-
loway.
Schmidt q Hyatt shipped car OF
hogs to Pittsburg Saturday.
Alvah ID. Borden OF Akron was the
guest Of Miss Alice Pipes, Sunday.
j. j. Hyatt spent Saturday evening
in Mt. Vernon on business.
r. o. Letter and wife OF Orrville
spent Sunday the guest Of c. G. Letter.
Mrs. A. b. Starner returned Sat
urday from weeks visit with Akron
friends.
Corwin @. Ferrell has sold out his
meat market here to VIM. Neiderhouse
of Tiger Valley, who will move here
soon and take charge OF the shop.
A. B. Starner and son Cletus OF Bad
dow Pass spent Saturday in our vii
lage.
The telegraph Office at Baddow Pass
was discontinued Friday evening and
Harry Workman was assigned to third
trick at Fredericksburg, Talice String
fellow to third trick at Holmesville,
and Walter Slate to third trick at Glen
mont.
Charles Workman of Orrville was n
Sunday visitor here.
Mr.. G. G. Letter spent Saturday in
Killbuek on business.
The receiver will be here this week
to complete the deal in dsposing OF
the bank building.
Grant Hawkins Of Orrville, who re-
Gently had two fingers cut off in a
planning mill at that place, has been
spending a few days with his brother
at this place.
Mrs. Solomon Hoagland has been on
the sick list the past week.
Pearl. the eleveD-year-old daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Workman, who
reside three miles east of here in
Holmes county, is seriously ill from an
attack of appendicitis.
Orrvllle Smith and family spent Sum
day the guests of Mrs. Smiths par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Tarrh, at
! Tiverton. VI
Mrs. Bricker Of Stillwell was in our
village Thursday evening.
VIM. Lanning and wife were guests
of Edward Lanning and wife in
Holmes county, Sunday.
Burt Purcell, who has been very
! sick from the effects of blood-poison-
ing, is able to sit up part of the time.
Miss Garnet Tressel is spending a
few days with Akron relatives.
Mrs. r. L. Hyatt, who has been very
sick al the home of her mother near
Jelloway, was able to be removed tn
her home here, Saturday.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-02-14
GOVERNOR TO SPEAK
Will Make Address at Banquet OF
Church Laymen.

Will Make Address at Banquet Of
Church Laymen.
Columbus, o., Feb. 13.-Two thou
sand ministers and laymen are ex-
pected to be lpresent as delegates to
the convention of the layman's mis-
sionary movement, which opens In
this city tonight with banquet at
Memorial hall, at which Governor
Harmon will deliver an address.
Other speakers at the banquet will
be ]. Campbell White, general secre-
tary of the movement; DR.. w. t.
Stackhouse of New York, Willis r.
Hotchkiss, African missionary, and
others.
Today was devoted to the registra-
ton of delegates, who come from %
counties of the state. The sessions
will come to a close Wednesday
evening.
Akron Loses Prominent Citizen.
Akron, o., Feb. 13.-Louis Deward
who served as mayor of Akron from
1885 to 1888, died suddenly at his
home. He ended two terms as coun
Gilman a year ago and was an attor
ney and prominent in public affairs
for years.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-02-14

A large number of veterans of the
civil war were present as well as a
number of Sons of Veterans. The
program was carried out as was prev
iously announced. 1t was as follows:
Song, America-Audience.
Prayer-Rev. e. D. Barnett.
Flag Salute-Audience
Lincoln's Gettysburg Address -
George s. Harter.
Song-Mrs. Iva Sproul Baker and
children's chorus.
Recitation--Lincoln's favorite poem
William F. Rimer.
Song-Quartet.
Address, Memories of Lincoln
Col. l.. G. Hunt.
Address, Memories of Lincoln
o. G. Chase.
Poem, "Our Flag"-Mrs. Caroline
Tilton.
"Star Spangled anner"-Quartet
and audience.
Addresses, "Why We Observe This
Day"-by Sons of Veterans, Mr.. e.
w. Breeze and Hon. w. M. Koons.
Song-Quartet.
Benediction-Rev. Ira J. Houston.
The above program was extremely
interesting and served to arouse feel
ings of patriotism that probably have
not been felt under any other condi
tions.
The addresses on Lincoln were es
pecially interesting. The first was
given by Col. l.. G.. Hunt. Among
the facts stated by Col Hunt were as
follows: Abraham Lincoln was borr
on the 18th day of February, 1909, In
the wilds of Kentucky. His educa
ton from early boyhood was derived
from the wilds Of nature and from
the careful teaching Of his mother
This fact is known because of Lin
coins own words as he was heard tt
say shortly after his election to the
presidency that all he was and al
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-02-14
OUR 5 PER CENT.

Certificates Of deposit are the safest
and most desirable investments.
The Buckeye State Building and
Loan Company, Rankin Building, 22
West Gay Street, Columbus, Ohio.
6. Expert Appraisers. These GER
tificates are secured by first mort
cages on homes, and these homes
are appraised by experts experienced
in real estate values. So cerefully
have these appraisers done their
work, the company owns no real es-
tate whatever,-a record for conser-
vatism not surpassed by any finan-
cial institution in the state. Our as
sets over S4,400,000.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-02-14
"TECK HASKINS"
A Poor Imitation Of Him Blows In
Monday Morning

He blew into Mt Vernon Monday
morning, and announced that he was
the original Feck Haskins, the charac
ter created and made famous by the
rich humor and deft fingers OF Car
toonist Billie Ireland of the Columbus
Dispatch.
He had the Haskins lop ears, but
there the resemblance parted com
pany.
He w'as trying to pull off some sort
of stunt, but Just what it was did moi
develop.
Certain it was, howevc-, that he
wanted piece in the Banner about his
visit to Mt. Vernon, accompanied by
his picture.
He was directed to go to the wat
ter works pumping station for sit
ting fer his picture.
The .ast heard of him he was still
going.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-02-14
REVIVAL
Services. At The.M..P. Church
To Be Continued "a

The revival services at the Mulber-
ry Street M. P. church, are rapidly
increasing in interest and power. The
following themes will be presented at
the evening services this week:
Monday-"Tents Pitched Toward
Sodam."
Tuesday-"Lot's Wife"
-"Procrastination."
Thursday-"Excuses
Friday-"Excuses," continued.
Saturday-"The Closed Door,"
The right hand of welcome is ex.
tended to all who come, An all-day
meeting will be held next Sabbath
The program will be announced later