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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-02-01
In Sea Fights They Were Dreaded and
Did Effective Service at
Siege Of Tyre.

London.-Nothing in the narrative
of many old sea fights appeals more
strongly to the modern imagination
than the doings of the fireships.
The idea Of using incendiary vessels
for the destruction of a hostile fleet
was OF great antiquity. They are
said to have been employed at the
siege of Tyre in 1893 b c., and again
by the Rhodesians about a century
and half later. By the English, how
ever. they were first used in 1870. and
two centuries later had come to be
looked upon as a legitimate naval
weapon, their attacks being regard
ed and dreaded In much the same
way as are those of the torpedo craft
and submarines at the present time.
The explosion vessels, or Infer
nails" invented by the Italian engineer
Gianibelli, we're the most formidable.
The designer procured two vessels OF
about so tons each and laid along
their bottom a foundation OF brick
work. Upon this he erected marble
chamber with FIVE foot walls contain
ing 5000 tons Of gunpowder. while on
top OF this chamber was six foot
layer Of gravelstones placed edge
wise. A marble roof rose over these
and upon 1t was piled a quantity OF
round shot. chain shot, milestones
blocks Of stone, iron shod. milestones
anything heavy which would cause the
explosion to take lateral effect. The
effect Of this floating volcano was ap
palling, for the masses OF stone and
shot, disintegrated and flung skyward:
by the explosive. fell and destroyed
any vessels. buildings or men in tn,
vicinity
Three years later the Spanish ar
! mazda before Calais was attacked b,
fireships prepared by the English
Eight vessels were selected, and s,
great was the haste that not ever
their guns or stores were removed
They were ignited and launched. AM
with the wind and tide in their favo
advanced straight for the center o
the anchored armada. Ship foule,
ship amid the cries Of terror and tn
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-02-01

incarnate, especially If brought under
the influence of Zapata, the so-called
Atilla of the South. Americans liv'
ing in Mexican territory readily sub
scribe to this theory, as woeful ex'
perience has taught them that the
habitual loss Of sleep is not conduc-
i've to the higher life. One of the po-
litical slogans Of the successful party
in the future will be that the flea
and all his tribe must go before peace
reigns again"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-02-01
LONDON WATCHHOUSE GOING

Messrs. w. Fl. Yerbury and S. p Yer
bury-were unaware of this enlarge
ment until a few days ago, when 1t
was revealed through the uncovering
of an inscribed stone by the work
men.
There used to be cells when we
came here in 1865" remarked 5. +.
Yerbury to a visitor. but. of course
they passed away during reconstruc'
ton for business purposes. The cells
in the basement are now a cellar
The foundation in the churchyard used
to be beside the old watchhouse. close
to the ratings in Bishopsgate. but II
was removed. owing to the spray
splashing foot passengers.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-02-01
PRAISE FOR LONDON

tary regulations. All of them are pro-
vided with comfortable homes at rea-
sonable rentals and everything is done
to make them contented and happy,
while each in addition enjoys a pro-
portionate share in the general profits.
Moreover, this concern has its own
steamship lines for shipping its goods
to foreign markets at a minimum ex-
pense for freightage and for bringing
back supplies of raw materials from
its own plantations and forests in Al
RIGA and South America. And all of
these vast enterprises in one are op,
Grated simply and easily, because the
principle of cooperation behind it in.
sures a unity and harmony of both
purpose and effort for the common
profit"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-02-01
WRITER IS TORTURED
Mar Correspondent Subjected to
Many lndignities by Bulgars.
Mas Bound to a Wheel and Accused
of Being a Turkish officer, Stripped
of Clothing and Narrowly Es-
capped Being Executed.

st. Louis, Mo.-Angus Hamilton,
wEo has returned to London from the
near east, tells an amazing story of
his capture and torture by the Bull
garian. says London correspondent.
lie was acting as war correspondent
with the Turks for the Central News
when he happened accidentally to ride
into the Bulgarian lines and was TAX
en- prisoner. His statement is as fol
lows:
Il had been captured between 10
and IL in the morning, and about
was led past the hating place of the
officers of the 30th infantry, where
was stopped and questioned The
escorts explanation that | was being
taken to the quarter general by Gen
Poploff's orders was not sufficient for
the colonel commanding, who or
dered me to dismount
Before | could comply vas seized
by lumber Of people and dragged
from my horse, a revolver was held to
my face, a sword to my throat, and
my arms were twisted behind my
back. | was again searched and asked
for my revolver and papers. Every
thing | possessed was taken from me,
the colonel himself going through my
pockets with a delicacy which sug-
gested that l might have been a thief
caught red handed in the act Of COM
hitting some crime.
The party failed to find the quarter
general, and at nightfall Mr.. Hamil-
ton was taken back to the bivouac
of the officers of the Thirty-sixth in.
fantry. He says:
Il was at once told to dismount and
to sit upon the ground, where my
knees and ankles were bound with
/ ropes. and the whole wearisome bust
! ness of ascertaining my identity re
peated.
The ceremony was prefaced with
the statement that If | would confess
to being a Turkish officer l should
be given a comfortable bed for the
night and a good dinner. Not being
able to comply l mad necessarily tC
submit to the treatment which follow
ed. l was made to stand up, my arms
we're twisted behind my back anC
bound, while an officer with drawn
revolver sat just behind me.
Mr.. Hamilton remained in this ex
ceedinly unpleasant position for some
thing like three hours, at the end o
which period an officer who had spok
en- to him during the course Of the
day was attracted by the singular spec
tacle, and questioned him as to wha
had happened.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-02-01
CURFEW STILL RINGS
Vicar of Chertsey Church in Enu.
land Revives Old Custom.
famous Bell, Cast 600 Years 3cs
ToIied Death of King Henry W.
Gained Worldwide Fame
During War of the Roses.

LonGOn.-Curfew will be rung TO-
lieht and every night from now unu
March next on the historic old bell Of
Ihertsey Abbey, to whose clappe
Blanche Hcriot is supposed to have
elung, 500 years ago. in the hope Of
saving her lovers life. as told in tn.
,amous poem by Rose Hariwicl
Thorp.
Probably few of the thousands Of
people who have read "Curfew Shall
Not Ring Tonight" or heard it re-
clted, have any idea that the bell
which its plucky herome-who |,
called Bessie in the poem-kept from
ringing. still is in existence. On tia
other hand. such Americans as hays
visited Chertsey, which is a thriving
town. twenty-five miles from London
Bell. as il is called. which is consn
cred TO be the most historic and old
est ringing bell in England, but which
it was left TO an American writer 10
make world-famous.
1t was cast COO years ago. II
weighs 1000 pounds, measures three
feet high and nine feet in circumfs
snce, and around the crown is Latin
ext which may be translated. "Ot
your charity pray for us. o Virgin
Mary" 1t was ordered cast by John
ie Rutherwyck, the most famous OF
the Abbots OF Chortsey, and in May,
l47l, it tolled the death of the mur.
1ered King Henry VI. when his corpse
was brought from London by water
and found a shelter in Chertsey Alb
hey until it finally was reburied in ST.
Georges Chapel, Windsor.
In the abbey it is supposed to have
been used as the pardon bell, which,
previous to the Reformation, was
tolled to call the worshippers to a
prayer to the Virgin Mary, which pre-
ceded the regular service. When the
abbey was dismantled, however, Its
bell was transferred to the gloomy,
Swallowed tower" of the parish church
Of Chertsey, which is named St
Peters. and also dates back to John
de Rutherwyck, and there, every
evening, just at sunset" II "tolled the
twilight hour" every evening, that is,
except the historic one during the
War of the Roses when Blanche
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-02-01

After hearing both sides of the case
this officer himself went to headquar-
tiers for instructions. An hour later
a mounted orderly arrived from the di-
visional headquarters. whittier Mr..
Hamilton was half led and half
dragged across country with a rope
around his neck, reaching his destina-
ton at 1870 in the morning.
Il was shown into room where
six staff officers were in bed. One of
them, who apparently was expecting
me, got up, appearing to be exceeding
" indignant that | should have been
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-02-01

vived as the nucleus Of a plan to
CITIZEN Washington street so that it
III reach from the New Hampshire
ne. north of Lowell, through Massa-
husetts and Rhode Island and across
he Connecticut border to New Lon
ion.
If the plan is carried out. Washing
ron street will be approximately $50
miles long. one of the longest thor
oughfares under a single name in the
world. and a very effective memorial
to the name and fame Of the father
O. this country.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-02-01

of my cattle stolen I'm coming hack
over and kill you"
The rustler pulled his gun.
That's all right" said Rockefener
II am unarmed. But you're a thief
just the same. You can shoot now
or you can have one of your men shoot
me in the back as l ride away. Or
you can give me rife. take one your
SELF get out here in the road and we
will shoot this thing out right here"
The rustler refused and Rockefeller
turned his back on the gang and
calmly rode away. Not a gun was
lifted to prevent his going. And no
more of his cattle were stolen, either.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-02-01
MADE SAME SPEECH 10 YEARS
Foreign Minister Recognizes Eloquent
Address of Chamber Member
and the Secret Is Out

Brussels.-M. d. Andrimony. a mem
Der of the Belgian chamber. celebrat-
ed for his speeches on questions OF
the consular service, was appealing
eloquently for a reorganization of the
service when the foreign minister
said:
THAT is the same speech you made
last year"
Just So" replied the deputy calm
ly Il have made it annually, word
for word, for thirteen years. Nobody
noticed ii before"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-02-01

fright and determination, is as fol-
lows:
Four models came to his studio to
sit for the picture. He asked them in
turn to wear an expression such as
they would have on jumping into a
lifeboat from a sinking ship in a
storm. Not satisfied with the results.
he took them up TO the fiat loaded
roof of his house, which is five stories
nigh, and placed a chair on the ex'
treme edge The poor models were
dreadfully frightened and each in turn
sat wide eyed on the forward edge OF
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-02-01

bound, had my arms and shoulders
rubbed, gave me some brandy and dis
appeared into an inner room.
When he came out he was accom-
panied by another officer, who seemed
to be the chief of staff. anG, as | I'M
derstand, was attached to the mission
that represented Bulgaria at the re-
cent coronation. He apologized for
the treatment | had received, waived
the question of Identification until the
morning. found me a room in which
to sleep and provided me with blank
cts"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-02-01
PORTRAYED LOOK OF TERROR
Edge of Roof Of His Five
Story House.

Munich.-Ferdinand Holders picture
"Das Mutige Webb" (the courageous
wo:asn) has been much discussed in
art circles, especially in Switzerland.
the home of the artist
The look of terror on the woman's
face is lifelike The story Of how the
artist got the facial effects, depicting
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-02-01

The present Washington street Is
the longest street east of the Hudson
river. and one Of the longest in The
United States. Its fifty miles of rcad-
way. reaching from the Charles river
on the north to nearly the center of
Providence, provides long drive. at.
tractive scenery and historic houses
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-02-01
Billy Sunday Gusts Physician

Pittsburg. Pa.-While deiiVein n,
sermon to women. Billy Sunday ~
evangelist, asked the men ~ ", n
the congregation. A physician mo
fused and the athletic minister s,onsb
nelled the unwelcome guest thr' ,s:s
a side exit into muddy alle,,
returned and finished his Sci -"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-02-01
STREET THROUGH 3 STATE
eoston's Principal Thorouehfare Ma
Be Longest in the World-WiIl
Total $50 Miles.

Boston.-Forty years ago Cyrus
Wakefield. OF rattan furniture fame
earnestly and energetically advocated
q plan to extend Washington street a
dozen miles northward from Boston to
the town of Wakefield. With Mr..
Wakefield's passing the scheme was
lost sight of. but recently 1t has been
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-02-01
Chlme-Master Called.

Meriden, Conn.-Among the selec.
tons played on the chimes of st.
Paurs Universalist church was How
Dry | Am" The chime-master, when
taken to task, declared it was "Oh,
Happy Days"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-02-01
Bees Help Capture Thief.

Wellington, Pa.-lntent on rcbbing
a house, a burglar stumbled over a
bee hive and in agony because Of the
resultant stings cried out for help.
The farmer helped him to Jail.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-02-01
Opera Star Talks of Glides

Denver, Colo Madame Sembrich.
the operate star, declared that the
rag and like sinuous glides ARE veer'
preettee for the young vuns, but, an
1t ees terrible for zee fat old ladies to
dance"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-02-01
Promised Not to Mao

st. Louis.-Among several promises
made by Miss Sadie Tasker when she
married Joseph Altman was one tina;
she would never nag her husband.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-02-01

the chair, too nervous to look in any
direction but straight forward
He chose one of the women. and
took up his easel and rapidly sketched
the face and upper part of the fig
ure, though not at all too rapidly for
the sitter.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-02-01
Gives Birth to Five Children

Abbeville, La.-Five male children,
all perfectly formed, were born to
Mrs. Audray Lasson, wife of a local
carpenter. Three of the five are alive.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-02-01

veitabe "waif of the Down where
takes like
Hall along the Wind
Donnely which
cngng
had been blown 100 miles in a hurricane
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-02-01

fright and determination. is as fol
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-12-08

sponsible for her own district and re-
ports any irregularity to the head of
the organization, who sends In a re-
port to the proper city official. Be-
fore a girl becomes member of the
force she signs pledge In which she
promises to help In maintaining san
itary conditions In the streets and in
the homes. They are pledged to be
the alert for violations Of the build
ing laws, keep fire escapes free from
rubbish. and to be on the lookout for
contagious diseases. They are in
structed to prevent any Of their weak
er sisters from straying from the path
called straight" In fact they ar /,
to report any crime or evil conduct
they see. One Of the most import
ant duties and one in which they are
of great assistance to the various res
cue societies Is their work in dance
halls moving picture theaters. ice
cream parlors and similar centers Of
amusement Through the older girls
who attend the dances the organiza-
ton Is able to furnish police officials
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-12-08
MOOSE SEEN IN OREGON

BAKER. Ore, Dec. 6..-Moose In
their wild state have been seen on
Snake river. near Huntington. for the
first time since the winter OF 1889,
when fierce blizzards drove the an
imals down from Canada In great
numbers. Four moose one a huge
bull with magnificent set OF horns,
were found wandering along the riv-
er's canyon by W. II. Marti. forest
ranger In that district.
Mr.. Martin says the animals were
tame and seemed to pay no attention
to him until he walked too close to,
please the great bull, which gruntcd
and started slowly In his direction.
Mr.. Martin does not attempt to ex-
plain how the moose wandered 80 far
from eastern Canada
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-12-08

In Monterey, after series of six de-
feats at the hands of the rebels. a re-
organization of his forces Is being
made and 1t was said the town will
be made temporary headquarters. An
expected.
Colima is reported to have been
captured by the rebels and Aguai
Calientes seems to be in imminent
danger Of falling into their hands.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-12-08

Deprecated coughs that resist Or.
dinary remedies require both external
and internal treatment II you buy
a dollar, bottle OF BALLARD'S HORE-
HOUND SYRUP you get the two
remedies you need for the price OF
one. There Is HERRICK'S RED
PEPPER POROUS PLASTER for
the chest, free with each bottle. Sold
by all dealers.---Adv.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-12-08

Swellings Of the flesh caused by in
flammation, cold. fractures of the
bone, toothache, neuralgia or rheu-
matism can be relieved by applying
BALLARD'S SNOW LINIMENT. II
should be well rubbed in over the
part affected. It's great healing and
penetrating power eases the pain, re-
duces swelling and restores natural
condit ons Price Csc. SOC and 800
per bottle. Sold by all dealers.-Adv.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-12-08
Rebel Victories Rumorcti.

MEXICO CITY. Dec. s.--Rumors
of'rebel successes against the federals
circulated freely but as the govern
ment has prohibited printing war
news except what is given out offici-
ally. it was impossible to verify the
reports. Officialdom would issue no
statements except OF federal victories.
With General Navarrette bottled up
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-12-08
NEW YORK NOW HAS
500 FEMININE COPS

NEW YORK, Dec 6.-The fem
mime cops" are now doing voluntary
police duty in quiet way throughout
this city. Many of the girl "cops''
are. still in school. Their efforts are
beng directed to the prevention and
suppression of vice, crime and ignor-
ance. Several of them are very
young-their ages ranging from IL to
Is. They wear badges ana are divid-
cd into beats" Each girl Is re-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-12-08
six Cms,Irators to Die.

TAIHOKU. Formosa, Dec Six
of the conspirators recently arrested
and convicted Of plotting the over
throw Of Japanese rule in Formosa
we're sentenced to death. one hun
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-12-08

reports that will supply the latter
with evidence enough to clean the
dance halls Of the vicious element. II
the police girls prove as successful
as the ''police boys" an organization
that has been in operation for some
time 1t is believed that the entire
city will be greatly benefited.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-12-08

County superintendent and Mrs. l.
f. Young and family are moving from
the Walker residence on Thompson
street TO the house on Locust Hill re-
Gently vacated by Judge ana Mrs. j.
w. Maloney
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-12-08
SOGTGCy

Mrs. Laura Nash Settelle has re-
turned from Portland and will occu-
py her residence on Logan street dur
ing the winter. Mr.. and Mrs Howard
l. Stevens, who have been living
there, have moved into their. new
bungalow on Jackson street.
On Friday evening the Pendleton
Aerie No. 2s. Fraternal Order OF
Eagles, met In their hall and elected
Officers for the ensuing year as FOL
lows: Ed. Hayes. past worthy presi-
dent; r. C. Lawrence. worthy presi-
dent: James Hines. worthy vice pres
ident. II A. Anderson. worthy chap
lain: v. A. Stroble, worthy secretary,
reelected: ]. L. Vaughan. worthy
treasurer reelected: J. c. Carroll. in
ner guard. j. ID. Sullivan. outer guard;
DIR. II. s. Garfield. worthy physician.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-12-08

Miss Velma Wilkinson. popular
young lady of Athena, visited in PEN
dleton Saturday.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-12-08

dred and twenty three were sentenced
to terms of Imprisonment varying
from four to 25 years. The others
arrested In connection with the plot
numbering 140 were set at liberty.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-12-08

This afternoon Mrs. John HALEY
Jr., Mrs. Benjamin S. Burroughs, Mrs
Merle X. Chessman and Mrs. Ben l.
Burroughs are entertaining large
number OF ladies at bridge In the
Moose hall.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-12-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Brown, Mr.. and
Mrs. Claude Barr and Mr.. and Mrs.
Alfred E. Blomquist are moving into
the three apartment suits recently
fitted up by John F. Robinson in the
upper story Of his brick block, cor.
ner OF Court and Thompson streets.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-12-08

reelected; August Zueske, w. w
Hoch and NJ A. Ferguson. trustees,
the last two named being holdovers
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-12-08
WOMEN'S HOSE

WOMEN > HUSE
Any woman will be pleased with pair of our
Phoenix guaranteed silk hose They come in black
tan, light blue, pink and lavender. Pair 75t
$1.OO and $1.5O.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-12-08
WOMEN'S GLOVES

Our Xmas shipment Of gloves has arrived
get yours while the line is fresh
90 Button white French kid . $3.50
16 Button white, black and tan kid. $3.50
Button, black. white, tam navy and grey $1.75
2 Button black, white tan, par---. $1.5O
1 Button, black, tan and brown, pair $1.25
Button English walking gloves $500
Automobile Gloves $1.75 $2.OO and $3.50
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-12-08
Bedford Cord Dress Goods

Is one Of the popular cloths of the season, pure
wool fabric, fine finish, firm texture, all wool, 50
inches wide Comes in navy new blue, brown, wis
teria white, etc The yard. $1.5O to $3.50
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-12-08
SUGGESTIONS for XMAS


FROM DRY GOODS SECTIONS
SILKS FOR WAISTS AND DRESSES.
WOOLENS FOR DRESSES. !
TABLE LINENS AND NAPKINS. 80
TABLE CLOTHS AND NAPKINS
LUNCH CLOTHS AND NAPKINS
LINEN TOWELS Il;
TURKISH TOWELS. e.,
LINEN PILLOW TUBING
LINEN SHEETING.
LINEN TOWELING
HANDKERCHIEF LINEN
WAIST LINENS
HEAVY COATINGS
ETC-ETC
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-12-08
EIDERDOWN

A very practical cloth for house dresses and Xxi
monas, in plain and cord weave, all colors, lgl,
blue, pink, grey, white red, ETC. Yd SOC and go.