davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01
THE WORLDS GATE
Gibraltar, Its Sieges and centu-
ries of Bloodshed.
Sacred to the God Of War-Ancienta
Regarded 1t az One of Pillars Of
MISUNDERSTOOD Many Invest
ments In 500 Years.

London.-There are certain places
on the surface of the earth which are,
one may say, sacred Tor perhaps rath-
er unsacred) to Mars the war god, the
history Of which has been but a rec
ord OF battle, murder and sudden
death; they are the danger spots and
powder magazines of civilization.
Among these the Rock of Gibraltar
stands pre-eminent. In the course Of
500 years 1t stood some fifteen sieges;
some Of them among the most notable
In history
With the ancients 1t was Calpe, one
Of the pillars of Hercules, the other
being the hill called Abyla, near
Ceuta on the African coast. These
marked the boundaries Of the world,
except for the Phoenicians, for CEN
turtles; later the Greeks ventured be-
yond them, although always Greek in
tercourse with ancient Britain, what
there was of 1t, was mainly by way Of
Massilia and through Gaul. But Meth
or Phoenicians, Greeks nor Romans
appear to have understood the true
import Of Gibraltar. or surely the Gaze
sars would have crowned its heights
with great temple to Mars. Its mill
tary value first made itself manifest
to the Arabs, who, when they crossed
over from Africa in the eighth CEN
fury, selected 1t as the site OF for
tress. They gave it two names: Gebel
af-Futahh. or the Hill of the Entrance.
because 1t was the place where they
first set foot on Spanish soil. and
Gebel Tarik, the Hill OF Tarik. from
their leader. Tarik ibn-Zeyad; 1t is,
Of course. this second name that has
remained.
However, it was not until the begin
ming of the fourteenth century that
Gibraltar became the cockpit Of south
ern Europe. In the year 1909 the first
siege took place; the rock was taken
by Alonzo Perez de Guzman for Ferdi-
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01
AT 0xFoRD-EIGHTS' WEEK
Great Event In Students Year De
ScrIbed In Many Letters From
Ancient University.

London-Doubtless every letter that
has left Oxford recently has contained
q more or less vivid description Of
Fights Week, the the great event Of
the student year From the 18th to
the 21st of May the quiet, staid old
town was transformed into a gay and
fashionable resort, and, to the Joy of
all, Dame Nature did her utmost to
make the result enhancing.
My first sight Of the Fights, from
the deck of river steamer, filed me
with delight, as drank in the beau
ties of the scene before me. For the
moment the eager, striving oarsmen
were forgotten. and beheld only the
marvellous charms Of my surround
ings.
The college barges, which at all
times look attractive, we're particu-
larry so for this occasion, and each
contained its quota OF maidens and
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01

How Rain Is Collected on the Rock.
nand w., who, in order to attract in
habitants to a spot otherwise some
what uninviting, proclaimed 1t an asy-
lum to murderers, swindlers and
thieves, and promised to levy no
taxes on imports and exports. In 1915
the second siege took place. when the
Arabs under Ismail ben-Ferez at
tackled 1t, and were defeated. In 1888,
however, the governor, Vasco Paez
de Meira, having allowed the defenses
to decay, was obliged to capitulate to
Mahommed W Almost Immediately
the fourth siege began. under Alfonso
XII. OF Castle, THE Avenger." His
attempts, though heroic and pertina-
cious, were in vain; and he was OBJ
Iiged to content himself with trfb-
ute for the rock from Abdul Melek
Of Granada In 1910, October 20, as
leader of the allied armies of the
Christian kingdoms of Spain, he won
the great victory of the Salado over
the kings Of Granada and Morocco,
after which the booty was so great
that the value of gold fell one-six-
teenth, He followed up his successes
In 1342 by laying siege to Algeciras,
where for the first time in Europe
| cannon were used--by the Moors de-
tending. After a two-year siege they
capitulated. on condition of ten-year
truce; but the king Of CASTLE broke
his word in 1349 by again besieging
Gibraltar. This, the fifth siege. re-
suited in the transference of Gibraltar
from the possession of the king OF
Morocco to that of Yusuf III. of
Granada. The seventh, undertaken by
Enrico de Guzman. count of Niebla,
proved fatal to the besieger and his
| forces In 1852 success attended the
efforts OF the Spaniards under Alfonso
de ARGOS, and In August of that year
the rock was lost to the Arabs forever.
BY the ninth siege the rock fell to
the duke of Medina Sidonia, who won
1t from the Spanish crown; In 1469
Henry w. was constrained to declare
his son and heirs perpetual governors
OF Gibraltar. Ten years later Ferdi'
1
duke Marques Of Gibraltar; but in
1901 Garsilaso de la Vega was or.
dered to take possession of the rock
for the crown, and 1t was formally In
corporated with the Spanish domin'
ions. After the death of Ferdinand
and Isabel. the duke Don Juan tried
in 1905 to recover possession, and
added q tenth siege to the list; his at
tempt was in vain. The eleventh siege
took place in 1910. when the pirates Of
Algiers tried to regain it for the Mos
lem cause; the conflict was severe
but resulted in the repulse Of the be
Iiegers.
During the war OF the Spanish sue
session It was taken by a combined
English and Dutch feet under Sii
George Rookie.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01
Robbed Of It's sting.

Zed Hunsicker was proud Of his
town in Tennessee. There wasn't
much he couldn't tell you about it,
and still less that he didn't tell you
about it as he drove you from the sta
ton to the only hotel in the bus.
One day zed collected a drummer
of the down train and started up
Main street. The drummer was inter
ested. He asked questions about the
town.
Seems like it's mighty healthy
here" he commented. What's your
death rate?"
TITS healthy, suh," Zed assented.
Death rate? Why, sub, maybe you
won't believe me, but it's rarely mo
than one apiece-rarely, sub"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01
GOOD SAMPLE OF RURAL WIT
Joke That Had Excellent Humor
Without Single Touch or
Thought Of Malice.

II there is a difference between
rural wit and any other kind, it IL this
that rural wit Is mellower in flavor.
In this 1t resembles English wit; the
rough corners have been rounded of
by the attrition of years and more
nearly perfect jokes result
Ira Beasore drove into town just
before the big rain the other day, and
he saw Orlo Tuttel setting tubs and
barrels under all the spouts around
his house. So Ira pulls up and hol-
Iers at Orlo:
Hey, orlo! What We doin'?"
Looks like rain, an I'm a-settin'
out these tubs SOS the woman can
have some soft water fer her washin'
Monday" answered Orlo. all innocent
like and not thinkin' about what a
great colder Ira is
"Sho!" says Ira. You won't git no
soft water"
why won't To-
cause it's going to rain hardl
Haw-haw-haw! Git-up!"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01
Lodgings Of Right Sort
for Poor Boys
By B. NORTON. Kan.a, City. Mo.

young men, working pay better off in this
respect
Kansas City is ndeayong provide lodgings Of the right sort for
the homeless boy who barely upporng In that city hotel has
been built to accommodate this class of youths
In October 1870 campaign started and $65000 raised
for this purpose One year aerwad building that would accommodate
operation equipped with all the necessities that
should have aid his physical and mental growth and n into him
understanding his position before the world Here he finds
real home, large reception library, gymnasium
baths night school Furnished the board of ducaon pre-
competent fact boy
have
onehalf Of his income
he $40 boarding
good negborhood leave the hotel thus making
poorer boy who all times seeking admission.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01
His EXPLANATION.

A milkman in country town not
far from New York was brought be-
fore the local court to answer a
charge of adulteration of milk.
You are charged" said the Judge,
with most serious offense OF selling
adulterated milk. Have you anything
to say in answer to the charger"
well, your worship answered the
milkman. "the night before it was
raining very hard and the only cause
/ can give is the COW must have got
wet through. Harper Weekly.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01
Bachelors Should Be
Tagged and Taxed
b. JESSIE ". BURNEss, So Franei.eo

The tags cut in indicate the whyay red
for voluntary blue for Involuntary brass tag would prop
erly indicate that reason lack of gold.
Pm hardly prepared the length of saying this should be made
law The poor bachelors kept busy lodging the laws
have that tempted feel sorry for them, but let custom decree
the tag, and the thing done panessy.
good many m tagged now though Of em don't know
it If doubt watch when hungry hunter has the luck
to put story about Bachelors Of Prominence Mft For
unes something like that Besides Of zeal in the dear
stalking they always subject TO- you will his mail double in
the telephone will ring until he will probably smash it, the callers
his waiting will remind you of bread line and chances that
inside of ten days he will fishing He has to- Even married
couldn't the strain
Perhaps gener custom than tagging could be devised SUCH for
instance bachelors could know
what protection that what and prop what insurance of
what against want they'd beg
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01
HONOR MEMORY OF MAssENET
City of ST. Etlenne VIII Erect Monu-
ment 10 Composer Who Died
Last Summer.

St. Etienne. France.-The city OF
st. Etienne has decided to erect a
monument to honor the memory of
Jules Massenet. the famous French
composer who died in Paris last sum-
mer. The movement is being sup
ported by some of the best-known
musicians, artists and statesmen of
the French republic, and copies of the
appeal are being sent out by the
French city where Massenet was
born. Members of the committee in
honor include such well-known French.
men as Saint-Saens, g. Carpenter. E.
Palodilhe. Vincent d'Indy. Carolus
Duran and Aristide BRAND.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01
Does II Hold Water?

A country barber cut customers
cheek four times while shaving him.
"Oh, dear me! How careless!" ex-
claimed the razor wielder after the
infection of each wound.
When the shave was over the Gus.
toner took glass of water, and at
every mouthful shook his head from
side to side.
Anything the matter?" the barber
asked.
NO" was the reply, Il only want.
ed to see II my mouth would still
hold water without leaking
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01
BIG MEMORIAL FOR MASSENET
City Of St. EtIenne VIII Erect Monu
msnt to Composer Who Died
Last Summer.

st. Etienne, France-The City of st
Etienne has decided to erect a monu.
ment in honor of the memory OF Jules
Massenet, the famous French com
poser who died in Paris last summer
The movement is being supported by
some OF the best-known musicians
artists and statesmen of the French
Republic, and copies of the appeal ars
being sent out by the French city
where Massenet was born. Members
Of the committee OF honor include such
well-known Frenchmen as Saint-Saens
@. Carpenter. E. Palodike, Vincent
d'Indy, Sarolus Duran and Arlstids
BRAND.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01
The Poetry of RaiIroadIno.

The oft-quoted Finnigan has a ri
val in Pat Donahue, an Ohio freight
conductor whose train had break
down recently. After the accident he
sent this message to Train Dispatch
er Straight:
Two-twenty-two has a busted fue.
What shall / do?-Donahue.
This awakened the sIumbering
muse in the telegraph Office, and the
reply ran.
Wait Two-twenty-eight will take
your freight-Dispatcher Straight.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01
Cool Drinks Needed
for the Hot Season

just field hungry
like lot of flowers standing in their So leave the table minus
the flowers.
general vegetables etc. should be the panest
Always have dinner and supper ready when the from
how they will appreciate effort for their comfort
cool drink decacy If possible Just anything
lemonade strawberry peachad These inexpensive
make Oranges and bananas in small pieces mixed
sugar good salad little pineapple Aavong
eble ingredient
ANY better placed refrigerator
small pieces of ice be placed in the glasses
refrigerator fresh cool water from pump
nicely.
Strawberries and about the incest dish
Peaches delicious served this way
polite society it accounted p@ of bazen impernence
rich maleactor where he got all his 1t of business
you have had occasion lantern the fact that DOgenes
his search for honest will surprise you
girl first makes of her marriage Then she begins
ookar for a suitable husband for her chum.
Although sheath skirt the modern is still declared be
,aking strides
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01
The Whole Truth.

The young mother and group of
her friends were having a perfectly
good gossipy time, all talking at once.
Little Mary, aged 4, was gravely en-
gagged with her favorite doll on cor
ner of the hearth rug. At last the
party of grown-ups dispersed with a
final outburst of chatter and laughter
The mother returned from eseorting
her guests to the door just in time to
hear the serious young person en- the
floor remark disgustedly:
Grown people ertainly do talk
dam nonsense
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01
Found Londoners Cold.

The high commissioner of New Zea-
land did not like his reception in
London when he first went there-a
plain citizen, then-24 years ago. He
had nobody to talk to, and instead of
staying a month or six weeks, as he
Intended to, he departed within few
days for Washington, where he ap-
pears to have received what is known
as the glad hand" Thomas Mac
Kenzie took great pleasure in re-
calling his first impressions of Lon
don at the Atlantic Union dinner in
that city recently.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01
Too Far In the Future.

or a favorite child comrade Mr..
Clemens related that they once con-
versed together gravely considering
the little girls plans for rearing her
future children, of whom there were
to be two-a boy and a girl. The
girl, naturally enough, was to be
named after her mother. Asked what
would be the boys name, the child
answered, "a reproachful look in her
brown eyes,:
why, Mr.. Clemens. how can
know what ! shall call him until ]
know his fathers name?"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01
Horrible Death In Elevator Shaft.

Powerless to move, man named
Fulmer, employed at an abbattoir, lay
at the bottom of an elevator shaft at
Philadelphia, Pa, the other day, and
waited the descending lift, which
crushed him to death. The man had
fallen Into the shcft, and his cries
for aid we're drowned by the noise
Of the machinery The man fought
desperately against the freight laden
elevator. His body was fiattened al
most to the thinness of paper.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01

Should bachelors be
tagged2 By all means, yes,
and taxed, too. Also an
"open season" should be de-
clared for them, when they
shall be fair game for every
body.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01
Suitable.

Our rule is cash down. young
man" said the merchant.
Exactly, and It is my exception.
Today my cash is way down and
that is just why asked credit" re
piled the young man, sadly.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01
Perhaps.

Mr.. Green's youngest SON" said
Mrs. Twickembury. hasn't done a
stroke OF work for six months. Just
living on his father! I'm afraid he's
going to be nothing but a parricide.r
Christian Register.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01

Noblemen in Paris when sent to
prison for forgery declared that they
considered swindling to be sport. ABB
surdl How much more civilized to
mob an umpire!
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01
Resilient.

Mrs. Naybor.-weIl, did you have
some OF the sponge cake 1 sent to
the picnic?
Willie Nexdore.-Yes'm; we played
ball with my piece.-BostOR Tran
SCRIPT.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01

A Pennsylvania woman one hun
dred years old has never worn a
hat Yet on that account her hus-
band owns neither an automobile
uor a bank
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01

Possibly, their answering faith in
a future reward accounts for the fact
that, according to statistics, the av-
erage salary of ministers of the gospel
Is $500 year
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01

The bishop who advised a class
Of young ministers not to be in any
hurry to get married doubtless knew
the sewing circle would attend to
that.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01

That Chicago woman who asks per
mission to wear trousers might have
less trouble getting 1t If she would
promise not to be photographed in
them first thing.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01
MInIaters, vaeatIon eeheduIed.

Flushing. N. Y. Ministers here
have arranged a vacation schedule TO
prevent a repetition Of last years
trouble when there was none left g
Dficiate at weddings and funerals
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01

New York man with two wives
was sentenced to prison just as he
was about to marry a third. Seems
to us the alienists should have been
called on this case.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01

Much is said and writ
ten of the manner in which
unattached girls and young
women are obliged to live in
the city when working for
a small wage. It might be
well to inquire if boys and
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01

Now that the hot day,
have come let US try to
have our meals pleasant
and healthful at the same
time.
Arrange the table in some
neat, dainty way and place
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01

A London scientist is out with the
alarming news that the earth il wab-
bling on its axis, but we have known
fellows who were not scientists who
thought the seme thing at times.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01

That society woman who advises
from tight skirts has no suspicion
that some of them would wear tight
trousers.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01
LucldltY.

Doctor Ito Mrs. j., whose husband
ia very il).-Has he any lucid inter.
walls.
Mr.. J.-'Es 'ad nothink except
what you ordered, Doctor Christian
Register.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01

Look out for another boost in the
price of kerosene. 1t has been found
that this useful fluid Is highly effica-
cious In exterminating grasshoppers.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01

Judging by the feats of the Phila-
delphia baseball players, some other
teams could use a supply of somnam-
bulists.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01

Scientists say the world Is not re.
Volving as fast as it used to do, but the
man who has note coming due in the
bank doesn't believe it.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01

China is to establish an aviation
school The new republic is deter
mined to have all the latest trim.
mings of up-to-date civilization.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01

The number OF times the will can
be broken by dissatisfied relatives is
In direct proportion to the amount Of
the estate.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01

If airboats become as popular al
automobiles 1t may be necessary tc
roof the streets.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01

A German doctor was fined for call.
Ing a telephone girl a camel. Camel
must sound terrible In German.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01

If you want to change seats in the
boat. and you don't know much about
handling a boat, beach the boat first.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01

Was there ever a verdict of which
80 many persons said: Just exactly
what ] expected"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01

Nursing the sick Is Ola
of the best professions
woman can take up, pro
vided she is fitted for il
The first and the most i'm
portant requisite is a Low
for the work. This must b
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01

Once more is it hot enough for
your" is a chestnut
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01

In spite OF all the free notices we
don't know even yet what brand of
soap September Morn" advertises.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01

The designer of the Lincoln penny
has Just been married. but worse
tate should be devised for the design
Or OF the buffalo nickel
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01

One charm of long fishing trip IL
that the fisherman gets a chance tc
let his whiskers grow.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01

Physicians never prescribe the rest
cure for merchants who do not adver-
tise.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01

Our notion Of truly superior per
sen is the boy scout, who actually
looks down upon a college graduate!
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01

Not only did young French avia-
tor fly 933 miles from Paris to War
saw in thirteen hours, but he lives
to tell the tale
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01

Now that warm weather is here We
can listen to our neighbors' pianos
We can't help 1t.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01

For the majority of symptoms of
physical disorders now in evidence,
we suggest the blanket diagnosis wa
eationitis."
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01

This being a wide world, there are
plenty of places for the newlyweds to
see.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01

The open season for fish stories is
on, and it is reported there is an
enormous supply.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01

Changing seats in the boat begins
its usual summer harvest.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01

Philadelphia may be sleepy town,
but its ball teams play between maps.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01

The mikado of Japan has recovered
although he had eight doctors in at
tendance
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01

Never aIlude to a favor once con-
ferred." Does the writer mean In
clude a ''touch7"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01

Some people indulge in the pastime
Of splitting hairs until they haven't
any left
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01

It's a fact fcS which we can't be
too thankful that not every year does
the frost antedate the pumpkin.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01

II some people would think before
they speak they would have mighty
little to say.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01

No doubt the generous baseball
fans are willing to give their share
of the rains to the farmers.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01

Somebody is boarding buffalo nick
els. for one is rarely seen in circula-
ton.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-08-01

A successful politician is usually
machine made.