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a trace now remains. Still there are
uany memorials Of Washington, such as
the old Pohick church and other places
where he occasionally resorted. While
the high character of Washingtoh's mo-
ther has been universally attestad and
celebrated, much less is popularity known
of the paternal line; yet recent research
has traced it back clearly and unmis-
takably for 600 years, to William de
Hertburn, of the manor of Wessyngton,
in the county of Durham, England.
When noblemen took the names of
their estates, the Wessyngtons became
Wassingtons, and finally Washingtons,
and it was long considered that they
Were of Norman stock. Quite recently,
however, an English historian has
claimed a Saxon origin for them. and
traced them to the Wacsingas, small
band of the Saxon invaders. OF this it
can only be said at present that it is not
proven. From both sides Washington
inherited the best Of qualities-a love of
truth, personal courage and strength,
steadiness Of purpose and conscientious
devotion to duty. His mother neglected
no opportunity to strengthen his truth
fulness, and the circumstances of his
cary life made him an athlete.
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r. G.. DE FoSTANE.
THE WASHINGTON CARRIAGE.

On the 18th of October. 11S9. President
Washington entered on that long tour
through New England which gave occs-
sion for so much satire and criticism ON
the part of those who opposed his admin
istration. The next summer. 1870. he
made lengthy tour OF Long Island. in
which there was great deal more fun
and of which there was much less criti-
cism than the New England tour. On
these trips President snd Mrs Washing
ton rode in the once celebrated carriage
about which The anti-federalists had so
much 10 say.
\ contemporary thus describes the
carriage: "It was the best cf its kind.
heavy and substantial. The body and
wheels were OF cream color, with gilt
nountiugs: it Was suspended on leather
straps resting in iron springs The upper
part, front and rear. was furnished with
Venetian blinds and black leather cur
tains: these might be raised IN good
weather On the door Washington 5
arms were embiazoaed, and below this
was scroll with his motto, 'Exitsis
Acta Probas. IEon each Of the jSw
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One event of his early manhood Illus
trates both qualities. On certain oc-
casion he had prevailed over ali his COM
panions in various trials of strength. and,
somewhat piqued, they suggested that he
mount a powerful young horse which
had proved the terror of all the grooms
who had thus far tried to break him to
the saddle. In the flush of his recent
victory and feeling conscious of his
youthful strength, Washington accepted
the challenge and mouoted the spirited
animal. The day was very warm and
the struggle protracted; Washington
conquered. but the exhausted animal
sank under him and died. 1t is limited
that the lad heSitated for a moment, as
this horse was favorite OF his moeher,
but he went and told her the facts.
George" said she, Il forgive you be-
cause YOU have had the courage to tell
the truth at once; had you skulked
away. l should have despised you.
customs of the Country.
.'Aw!" said young Fitz Brown de Nubbins,
Of London, England, This is certainly the
most blawsted country for queer customs,
awl l ever was in. Its warm weather and
/ don't want any heat from the registaw.
Why should / write my name on iti"
The disguised clerk showed book of auto
graphs before him, gazed at his own lily
white hands and condeScended to explain,
for which young De Nubbins was sentenced
% 963.-Cartoon-
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washineton.s wants

In that primitive weekly newspaper,
The New York Packet, there appeared
in May, 1889, just after the Inauguration
Of George Washington as president, the
following advertisements:
A Cook is wanted for the Family of the Presi-
dent of the United States. No one need apply
who is not perfect in the business and can bring
indubitable testimonials Of sobriety, honesty and
attention to the duties of the station.
A Coach1nan who can be well recommended for
his skill in Driving attention to Horses and for his
honesty, sobriety and good disposition would like
wise find employment in the Family of the Presi-
dent of the United States.
1t is interesting to note that the Gus
tom now so universal of advertising
wants" in the newspaper was adopted
by the Father of his Country. If this
sensible business method of communi-
cation needed an official and dignified
historic precedent to sanction it, surely
none more conclusive could be found
than that furnished by Washington in
advertising for cook and coachman,
both of whom he soon secured.-New
York World.
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WAshiNeToN's BUSINESS HABITS.

"Diiigent in business. fervent in spirit,
serving the Lord. is The scripture out
line of a we'll balanced character; and
many moralists have noted that careless
ness in money matters and inattention to
business details is generally proof of
weakness in moral character In moth
ing does the high character of Washing
ton show more conspicuously than in
this. HIS whole life establishes the fact
that more perfect man of business
never lived. His education was purely
n practical one. All that he added in
later life to this vas made as events
showed the necessity Tor such study.
This practical foundation was laid at
time when he was scarcely more than a
child. The historians tell us that at the
age of Is he studied the intricate forms
of business with an aTdov which showed
what was IN hi;a. with method which
demonstrated how that was 20 be devel-
oped. He copied out bills Of exchange.
notes OF hand. bids of sale, receipts and
al the varieties OF the class which ne de-
nominated as forms of writing" and
these are remarkable for the precision
and elegance with which they are copied
II Is probably due in a grez. measure
to his early formed methods OF business
tina. ne had such a wonderful capacity
for the business OF WIZ The Doy who
had coliated aud prepared the details Of
an exercise at school brought into ike
order the statistics necessary 10 study
before 8 campaign could o- wisely CON
menced. Everything hat could illus
trate the duty Of soldier. tue province
Of the commander, The plan Of attack or
defense. The topography OF the field Of
battle. was by his in6cnitaose energy
and industry. his steadfast method,
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Washington's Table.
Legal Language That Asgered = southern
LaDAkSdy.

Legal Language That AsEered y Southern
Las<aAsdy.
"We had all been attending court On ths
Blank circuit, said an old lawyer to an At
lanta Constitution man, 'and old Judge Wiz
dom had presided with his Usual diguity. In
the TOW u Of Hardluck we had finished the
weeks business and were all seated at the
table Of Mrs Edgecuts boarding house, fin
ishing the farewell dinner.
MRS Edgecut had been very kind and at
tsutive to us all during the week, and that
day she was more considerate than ever. On
the table reposed cold boiled ham, as hard
as a hickory maui and as stsdA We had cut
and hacked and chipped from It's cafions sur
face all the vesk, and stsfl it came up fresh
and smiling, the center dish on the table,
meal after meal.
Z" Gentlemen, ahemr said Judge Wisdom;
~conduct yourselves with proper department
now Then, rising from his scat, ne began:
TO all and singular, the sherffs, constabs-s,
and other officers of the county aforesaid,
greeting: recognizethis ham and do 6eceoy
command said ham to be and appenr st the
fall term of the honorable superior court in
and fer said county, and to appear from day
to day and from term TO term until properly
dismissed by this court
'-Gruas gunsi Old Mrs. Edgecnt had stood
IN the corner. nrns folded and q uniae of
pleasant anticipation on her face, when tie
judge arose, but as he procc-ied she stood
mute and paralyzed for a moment, and than
burst forth such torreot Of abuse and in
vectives as we had never heard before
Judge Wisdom's conciusion was drowned in
the storm OF her wrath"
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POHuCK CHTRCH.

colonies. The governors IN par
ticular. being appointed by the crown,
were generally men of wealth and high
birth. and endeavored to form their es-
tablishments on pattern OF miniature
ROYALTY. The Episcopal church or
Church of England was predominant
throughout the dominion. Many OF
these naughty men maintained it merely
as an essential part of the British govern
ment. But Washington was religious
man in heart and in life. He was yes
trvman of two parishes, Fairfax and
Truro.
The parochial church Of Fairfax was
at Alexandria, ten miles from Mount
Vernon. The church Of Truro parish
was at Poiick, about seven miles dis
tant. Washington bad presented the
plan of the latter church and had built 1t
almost at his own expense. lie attended
one or other of these churches when the
weather and the state OF the roads would
permit. lie and Ms. Washington were
both communicates. Not only IN out
ward observance OF forms was Washing
ton a religious man, btit into every part
OF his life and in his nlInEtest action he
carried his humble belief in the goodness
Of God, and in all his life no one can
psoir7t out one word, cue incident or event
which does not show that he was God
fearing man. Ills simple. honest bellef
in his religion was as patent as his per
son TO all who knew him, and MS faith
rose supreme when ali others gave way
TO despair in the darkest days Of his
coun;rv's peril. Fr0En the DAYS when be
kneIt little child az his mothers knee
until he bresthed his last he was real
and true Christian. and was not ashamed
10 own IL in any place or Al any time.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-22

A poet axks: What are the dr.asns Of In.
days gone tyP TIE poet has no business 70
ask such foolish qasstious. Thsy are gone
irrevoca5iy gone. Yos can't pat Up dreams
Ike you caa bottle ksscEsp or pot proervs.
You have 70 get al TIE good yos can cut a
dream while IL = On tap That's the tirss
30 enjoy drrsnss Taen. when toe dreams
are gone by, II ice poe. hsuksrs afts- fro-.
bet hiru eat mince PIE or scn. psckied s.l-
rnoa before gvfng 70 bed. and be can ss-urs .
Der, frezh batch of dreams vita no trozs.s
.: an-Loodon Ti.bSc
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-22

Following are the only lines of poetry,
as far as known, ever composed by
George Washington, written at the age
of 16 to his first love, Betty Fauntleroy:
Oh Ye Gods why should my poor Restless Heart
Stand to oppose thy might and Power
At last surrender to Cupid feather'd Dart
And now lays bleeding every Hour
For her that's PityieSs of my grief and Woes
And win not on me Pity take
I'll sheep amongst my Inveterate Foes
And with gladness never wish to wake
In deluding sleepngs let my Eyeiids close
That in an enraptured dream may
In soft luuing sleep and gentle rcpoSe
Possess those joys denied by Day.
From your bright sparkling eyes was undone;
Rays you have more sparkling than the sun
midst its glory in the rising day:
None can YOU equal in your bright array.
Constant Ii your calm and unspotted Mind,
Equal to all but will to none prove kind;
So, knowing seldom one so Young you'll find;
All! woes me that should love and conceal;
Long have wished. but never dare reveal,
Even though severely Love Pain feel
XerxeS. that great. want free from Cupid's Dart,
And all the greatest Heroes, felt the smart.
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WAsHINGToN's RELIGIOUS LIFE.

Washington was, from his natural dis
position and also from the teachings of
his mother, devout Christian man. The
society in the midst of which he was
born and by which he was from child
mood surrounded was aristocratic in all
it's habits and tastes. Most of the wealthy
planters were connected with the aristc-
cratic families of England. They had
brought over large sums of money, pur-
chased extensive estates and were living
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-22

Let any one read his viii, and he will
rise from its perusal with the conviction
that no more thorough business man ever
lived. There have been many documents
of similar kind drawn up with Won
derful care and labor and at vast remu-
neration by gentlemen learned in the
law, but none where every incident Is SO
carefully attended to. not in the fear OF
any possibility of an attack, but in the
ordinary sound business Ike manner IN
which he did everything.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-22
The Flag Making Era.

Every now and then some one dis
covers another design once made for an
American flag, and they are now so
numerous that one must conclude there
was an interval when all ingenious and
artistic patriots were trying their hands
at flag making. The annexed cut repre-
sents one of the latest discovered. The
border, here represented by short aiagon-
al bars. was to have been either mere
band of silk or thick cord, as might be
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-22
THE WASHINGTON LINE.
A Happy Union of Good Families in the
Great George.

Great George.
Mary Ball, the mother of George Wash
ington, was one of the very few to whom
one might. without irreverence, apply
the scriptural expression, Blessed
among women" Her family was among
the best, she was most happily married,
her home life was extremely pleasant
and she is immortaIized in her son.
She was the second wife of Augustine
Washington and became the mother of
six children-George, Betty, Samuel,
John Augustine, Charles and Mildred.
Of the house in which she first lived, and
in which George was born, near where
Pope's creek falls into the Potomac, not
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death OF Mrs. Washington, became the
property of her son, Mr. Curtis, and was
finally broken up and made into canes
and snuff boxes. Such articles purport-
ing to be from this carriage were sold
for many years, and to an extent that
the amount would have made dozen
carriages.
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decided. The stripes were to fill COM
paratively small place in one corner and
the stars to fill in around the center
piece.
1t is not at all certain what that was
designed to represent. 1t has suspicious
general resemblance to the lion and uni
corn business of Englands emblem, and
was probably an imitation of it-a want
of originality that probably condemned
the design at sight.
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DARK vslve. Gresses have the eatsrs from:
Ct Light praseAds o. .. acs-srslioa plated lace
Co crerc lie chlne.
Evea II PzFsx, tnev say. some women
csinz 20 a res-ig- st tns eGssSe. q al least
;hsv cpoase TIE straight. Eat 62ck drzp>rssz
n sna are sts r. <sg a-i.cx s.Sss L. E-s<AE-
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Mrx. JOIN WzEaEske- wears q No. ~ u,
French zid. sltl Does slzt are 3 coEap,oaa1ss
befween square sEd a pointed zoe, and 70
u-o.ac. hc- toe from covHs her s-o@s are al
wavs bor t1s-f she alKaFs ouys two pA1zs
a. a tis.se ST. Lozis Pss.-DapatcE.
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panels was an aIIegorical picture. en-
blematic of the seasons, beautifully done
on copper by Cipriani, an Italian artist"
In this coach Warrington and lady
travelled in state, the coach being drawn
by four white horses and f1anked by out
riders. The ants said he ''aped the
style of a king" The coach. after. the
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His Father-Come to my arms, my
noble boy! ETC., etc. And now you may
chop it up into stove wood length, and
pile it neatly, inside of two hours, or I'll
see you IN the wood shedi-Puck.
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Little Henry-I dent believe this show
is goin' to 60.
Little Edith-Why not?
Little Henry-I just heard George
Washington tell Gen. Gates he didn't
have cigar. and saw two sticking out
of his vest pocket.-Judge.
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containing tEs lasses q aif ale sfr~~sA
parks. colleges aud paklse bsEis1iz.ss,
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-pIRECroRs;-
John r. Carey George W. Walter. W y. Green.
p Allaa. \ os Harris. J NJ. ksun r. " Hea.y,
s-oDbsrd Jr. Psssr Getto, Id. skinner. Janes
Lombard
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Preston Calhoun Dead.

GREENWOOD, S. G., August 2O.-Pres.
ton Calhoun, of Mccormick, died at his
home in that town Monday afternoon,
and his body was carried through this
place yesterday and buried near Ninety
Six, the home of his parents.
Mr.. Calhoun will be remembered by
the public as the druggist who was SO
severely shot by officers in the town Of
Mccormick several months ago. 1t was
charged that he was an unlawful retailer
of whiskey and he stood trial before the
town authorities and was fined heavily.
For reasons unknown he refused to pay
the fine, and when officers attempted
arrest, he used firearms and offered de-
termined resistance. The officers used
their guns and brought him to terms.
Several shots took effect in his face,
painfully but not seriously wounding
him. These wounds confined the victim
for short time only, and had nothing
10 do with his death, which was caused
by congestive chill.-GreenviNe Neaus
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Cedar Grove Items.

The meeting at this place was one Of
great interest. The pastor was unwell
during the meeting. He was ably assisted
by Re7s. r. 81. Smith, Samuel King, of
Abbeville, M. King, D. I. spearman and
D. W. Hiott. The meeting closed the
18th inst. Five Joined the Church. The
ordinance of baptism will be administered
the second Sunday of September, at 10
o'clock q. N.
Miss Allie Williams, Of Abbevllle, has
been visiting friends near here.
Mrs. Sallie Brown, of Anderson, has
been visiting friends near here.
Miss Mamie Telford, of Florida, has
been visiting relatives in this section.
Mrs. Betty Johnson died at the home OF
her son-in-law, Thomas Crawford, the
10Th inst. Her funeral was preached by
Rev. D. W. Hiott, after which her re-
mains were inferred in the cemetery at
this place. She was seventy three years
old, and had been consistent member OF
the Baptist Church for forty live years.
Williamson seems to be lucky place
to catch rogues. -Four have been caught
there recently-one for stealing cow,
two for stealing money, and the other for
stealing blacking box and other things.
MIR. William Lawless, Of Camden, s. c.,
is visiting relatives near here.
Not long ago there was found in the Sa-
luda River, near Hollands ford, an infant
child. 1t was evidently put there to de.
stroy it.
I would like to say am not in favor of
the sub. treasury bill, and it has been said
that bald-headed persons are persons OF
much sense. If this be true / will soon
have plenty Of it. BALDHEAD.
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Supsrstitious Thirteen.

MACON, GA, August ia story of
death and destruction by lightning comes
from Marion Church, Twiggs County,
some twenty miles from Macon.
Several hundred negroes were gathered
at the church when heavy cloud came
up and torrents Of rain began to fall.
Suddenly the throng of negroes hud.
died inside the church we're terrified by
vivid flash Of lightning and fearful
peal of thunder. The bolt had struck q
tree near the church, under which thir.
teen people we're closely gathered seeking
shelter from the rain.
One of the thirteen was instantly
killed and ten others were wounded of
whom several may die.
All of the party wers severely stunned ,
being hurled to the ground one upon
another.
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Sunday School Annlversary.

EDITORS 1NTELLIGENcER Beaverdam
and Friendship Sabbath Schools will have
Sabbath School Anniversary at Beaver
dam Church on the night of the 4th of
September. The following is part of the
programme:
sSpeech of Welcome" by Oscar Ballard.
"Glory to God" Miss Bette Martin.
"God is the wisest and greatest Of all
Beings" Claude Smith.
"Beware of earnest effort,! Misses Eu.
genia Ellison, Bette Hogg and Anna
McAllister.
''The new Sunday School scholar y
Misses Mettie Hammond, Florence Mar
tin, Emma Hammond and Eta Wilson.
1.-THE government of the tongue" Miss
Matte Crawford.
THE reform will go on" Edgar Will
liams.
'sWhat shall be done with the little
one?" Bessie Welborn.
Inconsistent Lovers" Miss Hokie
Hammond.
building the Ladder P. D. Bowling
and Walter Ballard.
ga smile better than snarl," Misses
Bette Martin and Laura Ellison.
"Thc origin and growth of the Sunday
School," Elijah Browning.
The exercises of the Anniversary will
commence at o'clock p. m. sharp, and at
the close of the exercises collection will
be taken up for the schools.
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In q difficulty which occurred near
Saluda on last Sstu rday, Bill Smith cut
and severely wounded Bill Maddox. It is
thought that Maddox will recover.
Mr.. w. A. Kay, while working at the
carpenters trade few days ago, broke
one Of his fingers and then went and had
1t taken Off He still worked on after
having 1t taken off.
Rev. r. w. Burts is conducting very
interesting revival meeting at Broadinouth
church this week.
Several of the Honea Path people at
tended the concert at Donald's last Friday
night, and several ofthe Gentsville people
attended an Entertainment at Miss Mamie
Callahams school at the same time. J.
Mr.. W. H. Latimer's mule ran away
last Monday morning and threw him and
his wife from the buggy; fortunately
neither OF. them was hurt.
Several persons have been visiting In
Honea Path during the last week, and
several of the Honea Path people have
been visiting friends in other parts.
The Alliance men around Honea Path
repudiated "bossism," and voted for the
men of their choice.
Prof. Watkins school will begin at
o'clock D. m. next Monday. Its earnest.
ly desired that all who possibly can. will
be there on the first day. School will open
after dinner, so that those coming from a
distance can be there at the opening. Seats
will be assigned, classes arranged. and
everything made ready for earnest work
right away. Don't miss the first day.
POP
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A Peculiar Accident.

GREENvILLE, August 21.-A remark.
able accident happened in the upper
portion of this County yesterday. A
little year old daughter of W. q. Moore
vas instantly killed in strange manner.
Miss Brady, a yosng lady of the com.
Inunity, was visiting Mr. Moore'a. and
was leaning against post on the front
piazza. Little Emmie was playing In
the yard just beneath her, and when Miss
Brady was not noticing, little Emm;e got
just beneath her and pulled her dress in
q playful manner. This frightened Miss
Brady, who gave the post sudden jerk,
and down came the post, and Miss Brady,
too, on the little girl beneath, killing her
instantly.