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Show YESTEItDAY IX HISTOKY-MAY H. 1480-Joaaof Arc, Maid of Orleans, captured ai the siege of Compeigne; afterwards burned for a witch. 10.10 The French Academy founded by Richelieu, li"87 Convention met in Philadelphia to form a federal oonitltutlon. 1809-Btrth of Ralph Waldo Emerson. iai-Doath of Dr. William Paley, author of "Natural "Nat-ural Theology;" born 17i8. 184ft Louis Napoleon escapes from Ham. 1S30 Grinnell's expedition, under command of Lieut, de Haven and Dr. Kane, go in search of Sir John Fnufclin. 1881 Confederates at Harper's Ferry and Manassas. Manas-sas. Va., supposed to be threatening Washington. Wash-ington. IBM Banks defeated near Winchester, Va. lstu The government takes possession of all railroads in tho United States for military purposes when required. 1862 Stanton telegraphs to governors of states for additional troops to defend Washington 1804 Atlanta campaign; indecisive battle at New Hope Church, Ga. 1808 The Monarch, first English Ironclad turret ship, launched. 1871 Bank holiday act passed in England. |