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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-15

come to see an old woman' But come ~
~ Tress. I am glad to see you. 4
have often heard my son George SPEAK
~ vou., She preceded him into the inner
| ha,i CONDUCTED him into her nvlns
| room" and after seating hinn' laiu asiuc
| her straw hat and placed herseit Opposite
20 him Erect az at eighteen, her eyes
unfaded she listened with calm delight
10 the panegyrlc upon her son poufen
forth by the eloquent frenchman' IN
which her George was iauued as me MI
racle of his age, as greater than caesar
or Alexandria. or Hannibal, and more
modest than Cincinnatus-the one i'm
mortal hero whose fame would outlast
time Her characteristic and comprehen-
sjve response was simply: Il am not
surprised at what George has done; he
was always a good boy"
Fredericksburg tradition further relates
with homely, kindly humor. that Madam
Washington mixed with her own hands
for her distinguished guest a mint julep
and offered 1t with a plate Of her own
homemade ginger cakes" which he ac-
cepted with graceful courtesy, pronounce
ing both delicious. Then, rising 10 take
his leave he begged her blessing ere he
embarked for his native land. She look
ed up TO heaven, folded her hands, ana,
in sweet, thrilling tones, prayed that
God grant him safety, happiness, pros
perity, and peace. With tears the for
cigner bent to kiss the wthered hand
thanked her fervently and departed. Re-
turning TO Mount Vernon as Washing
tons guest Lafayette reported, Il have
seen the only Roman matron living at
this day.
KENMORE.
Here, Also George Washington. at the
age of fifteen attended school at the
same academy in which two subsequent
Presidents, Madison and Monroe, were
prepared for college-rowing himself
across the river and back from his moth
er's plantation on the other side. Like
wise. here I'm Fredericksburg. a stones
throw distant from the Mary Washington
cottage, is the old mansion known as
Kenmore, the residence of her daughter
Betty. hen built by Col. Fielding Lew
10. In order that his wife might be near
her mother. Kenmore was In the suburbs.
Ii IS still in fair state of preservation,
and IS one Of the "show places of Fred
ericksbLrg In It, according to Mary
Washington's Observation-Disclosures Mrs.
Ella Bassett Washington. Mary Washing
ton died on August p. 1879. although oth-
er authorities place the death scene IN
the Mary Washington cottage. MI i'i
from the Kenmore grounds is the hither-
to-sglected grave Of the first Pres.aepts
mother, on a gentle knoll, crowned py
some gray boulders, whittier sne often
retired with her knitting or her Bible.
on This sacred spot the new marble
obelisk is placed, and hitler. Doubtless
10 this sanity shrine of noble woman
hood will countless bands Of pilgrims re-
pair for centuries to come-Americah
sons and fathers, as well as mothers ana
daughters-to pay deserved tribute TO 'ne
memory Of her who produced and reared
the founder of this nation-John d. Gre
mer. in Washington star.
The above article is published III Inc
Times through the courtesy Of the Wash
inqton Star. where it appeared, with the
excellent cuts, few days ago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-15

VIM wear tWlce IS lob IS O0HtT lock-
stitch machines.
Every part is Independent Of every other
part. and can be replaced at q trihins
cost. Therefore, you can keep a STAND
ard practically new lifetime.
The '"Standard" Needle dips only once
when making a stitch-old style shuttle
needles dip twice-hence that much more
The standard" Shuttle never stops
when the machine is in operation. Old
style shuttles start and stop twice 70
each stitch. Just think OF the extra
strain and wear that this makes. Inc
..Standard'' Shuttle moves onward con-
tinuously without Il jar.
stand wheels and treadle run on ad-
Unstable steel points. which insures the
easiest, smoothest bearings known 70 me-
chanfcs. and the wear Is for a lifetime.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-15

allied French and American troops en-
tered the town on their way to Philadel-
phia, she received her son alone who had
made his way unattended through the
streets vocal with his name to the corner
cottage. where she tremblingly awaited
him. after an unavoidable absence of
eight stormy years. On the next evening,
November IL. 1881. she proudly issued
thence, hanging on her sons arm. and
was conducted by him with loving pride
to the town hall, where. In public. as the
hero's mother. she presided over the
peace ball, given in honor OF the great
victory for iiberty-arrayed in black silk
gown and snowy kerchlef and cap. and
received with placid dignity the compii-
ments OF the home and foreign officers
holding delightful court until 10 o'clock:
when, making a sign 10 the kingly com
mander-in-chief. who was leading a Fred
ericksburg matron through q mlnuet. she
called, archly, I'm her clear sprightly
voice: Come. George. II is time for old
folks TO be at home"
In the back yard of this same old
cottage, working among her flowers and
garden pots. Mary WASHINGTON received
Lafayette. her countrys friend and her
sons brother-at-arms. who had como 20
bid her farewell The chivalrous French
man was guided to the side gate by n
little son of Betty Washington Lewis
her only living daughter, and found her
all unprepared for his visit, engaged IN
raking together dry weeds and sticks into
heap for burning. AS the nobleman
advanced, the startled hostess dropned
her rake. but with admirable dignity and
seif-possession she took between her bare
palms the hand the visitor extended while
he barred his lofty head and bowed before
her In deepest reverence
'Ah. marquis.' said she. lyon b.ya
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brother Joseph. after the death OF IT,
widowed mother. she resided Win IT, e..
ttves In the village OF cookhan'' 80,
Herksb,re. when a gcntleman's tras.n
chariot was upset in front or the nV an
and the gentleman himself prous"' 70
seriously injured. and was nulSe' ta,iow
coyery by her. He proved 10 pe .et,,e
yirginian and neighbor-Coi. sus..s.y
Washington. OF Westmoreiaha ns,,ish
Wa gentleman OF history con-
stock. tracing his ancestry paeN ,narrled
turtles in England. They W VIZ with
On March &. 1879. be being widoWsi
- ,eo,,g sons. The Frederickspuls
fo,ks can tell you also all that - No.,
about the birth of George Wasn WASH, sn nm,
.he,r oldest child, in Westmoreihnu a,
~ IN i7s2. OF the life OF the i".'' ere
xyakafeld on the Potomac ol ~, ~
~, DESTROYED that little homes'eau, Va
Tho ei,bscquent removal 10 nv rs.ador,
acrosa the Rappahannock rom sether
icksburg. OF the death there % 'ne len
Augustine, when George was pea ,ro,,o
years OF age, and Of the WiuoW anar,
ene,eetic positive. and me1hV9.~~ ,hree
~ ond life with her chlldren-three
cons and a dauehter--at the Ferry IN,
until her young eaSiets
the family nest.
ROMAN NATION. -.
Probably II Is owing to the la1s LA
Nary Rail Washington. the wldo"eu ii,o'n-
r. by the untimely death OF he ne mus mus
- had the sole responsibility OF iraih-
,,s md rearing her children, ana paruc-
larry George. that people seldom hear
- syeek Of Washington's father, ana
hat even the name Of his father is UNI
.noun "a 50 many Americans, otherwise
re1l-informed. But in this training and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-15

her on the long-neglected spot
where her body lies buried. The
ceremonies are 10 be conducted under the
auspices ~ the National Mary Washing
ton Memorial Association, by whom the
marble shaft has been rcared-the first
instance IN history. II is believed, OF a
monument 10 a woman erected exclusively
by women Unmistakable evidences OF n
universal revival Of sentiment and in
tcrcst IN the event are being received
from all parts Of the country. President
Cleveland and his cabinet. with their
wives Vice President and Mrs. Steven
son. Chief Justice Fuller Governor O'Fer-
rail- Of Virginia. and host Of other
noiables from all parts Of the Union
have accepted invitations TO be present,
including various chs piers Of Daughters
and Sons OF the American Revolution.
Senator Daniel. OF Virginia. and Mr..
Laurence Washington a lineal descendant
Of Washington's mother. are booked as
the orators Of the day, ana the United
States Marine band has been detailed 10
come down from Washington. and fur
nish music for the occasion. The dedica-
tion ceremonies will be followed in the
evening by Masonic banquet ana ball
THE MONUMENT.
me monument IS bcdNtllul oDtiISh
Of plain white marble. fifty feet high, and
eleven feet square at the base. bearing an
inscription in embossed letters. simply,
"Mary. the Mother Of Washington" 1t
was executed in Buffalo. y. v. and was
set In position on December 23d. last. The
whole fabric cost 81 900 raised entirely by
the ladies Of the National Mary Washing
ton Memorial Association. and the monu-
ment Is in itself creditable alike 10 the
distinguished woman whom it commence
rates, and 10 the patriotic American wo-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-15
UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPTS.

tNotttEnoIUJ ATTEMPTS.
The previous attempts to discharge an
obvious duty In this respect have been
many. but all unsuccessful. Projects were
agitated soon after Mrs Washington's
death, to mark her burial place by a
stone to be paid for by the government
but In the confusion attendant upon
the organization of the new nation. they
were successfully forgotten. revived, and
forgotten again. In 1886, Mr.. George Wash
ihgton Parke Gusts, Washington's adop-
ted son, issued a stirring appeal TO the
country, and wide interest in the matter
was excited for a time, but il bore no
fruit until 1899. when Hon. Silas +. Bur-
rows Of New York. offered to bear the
expenses of constructing a stately monu-
ment. The design Of this. however wor-
tniiy conceived, was ridiculous from an
artistic standpoint. Eight Grecian col
ufnns were set in embrazures upon q
square pedestal. and over these were
perched TOUR eagles. Above tapercd an
oDelisk' surmounted by a bust Of George
Washington, and upon the bust was q
NTH eagle with outstretchea wings
The cornerstone of this tsntasfic con-
ception was laid with great public pomp
ny PRESIDENT Andrew jackson. on MAY z.
lSS. IN the presence of vast crowd of
cluzens. strangers. militia and Masonic
societies The romantic tale is told here
mat lovely southern girl, who had won
the affection of Mr. Burrows. consented
10 marry him on condition that he build
the monument as proposed, and that she
1ilted him before 1t was done. whereupon
he abandoned the enterprise. The real
fact, though. is that Mr.. Burrows, meet
Ing with financial losses, postponed the
work until he should be able to continue
AZ, and died before accomplishing his de-
sign At all events. the structure as IL
was left, crumbled with slow decay and
gradually fell. Until last fall, however,
portions of the pedestal, buttressed corn
ers. monolith and recessed columns still
remained on the ground in a ruined pile.
weather-worn, time-stained. and more or
less mutilated by relic hunters. forming
q melancholy sight. When the new shaft
OF the National Mary Washington Me-
mortal Association was put up, severe
In simplicity and beautiful i'm symmetry,
and worthier the noblest American ma
tron. the ruin was demolished. that it
might no longer be an eyesore and NOV
or OF sad reflections on the vanity and
weakness Of patriotic sentiment in a re-
public,
fpPING FOREST BIITHpLAcF.
However remarkable the lack OF lnfor-
nation elsewhere respecting Mary Ball,
wife of Augustine Washington. and moth
er Of George Washington, everybody in
Fredericksburg knows all about her and
glores In her history. They know the
year and place of her hirth-the year OF
grace. lgo6, and the place Epping Forest.
down the Rappahannock, In Lancaster
county. Va, which. nearly two CEN
tnrics ago. was the plantations home of
her father. Col. Joseph Ball. son Of Col
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-15

UNFINISHED AND ABANDONEb Nun 4 -hi-Nis
is full Of WASHINGTON mementocs, and
other objects of more recent historical
interest AS originally built, 1t was Of
the cottage type. but later it was ell
larged to its present proportions. 1T is of
two stories in the centre, and one at the
wings. with half-story attics, lighted
by dorner windows. There are four win
dows of uniform size on the first floor.
and three on the central second story.
over the portico entrance. On the side
street, there are also four windows. Of
unequal size. In the detached building.
at the rear end, are the kitchen and
servants dormtories. Behind this is a
spacious backyard, which in her day,
Mary Washington kept beautiful with
blooming dahlias, sunfowers. calycan-
thus. holiyhocks. and other old-fashioned
blossoms of our great grandmothers'
time. Here. when the Revolution was
fully on, she received from her son. the
commander-in-chief,d dispatches from time
to time, by special couriers, giving tidings
Of the strife as it progressed.
THE FREDERICKSBURG RESIDENCE.
Here, also. when Yorktown had been
won and the fate of the war decided
triumphantly for the colonies, and the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-15
The Country's Need.

4 few less Democrats, few less Popu-
lists. a few less Republicans, ana rev
more Americans would be much neeueu
f,nnrovement in both the National House
and Senate-Zanesville Times-Recorder.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-15
WASHINGTON'S MOTHER.
nm. woxuxxyr ERECTED IN HBR
MEMORY IN FREDEgICKsBUR0.
Now u WA BuIit-Thc Former onsuccsss'
full Attempts TO do Her Honor--The do
messic LIfe of Mary BALL Washington.
FREDERICKSBURG. VA. April 6, 1894.

=
arations are maxi
Ing already In
Fredericksburg for
the great event to
take place here on
the 10th Of May,
when tardy justice
will be done to the
memory Of Mary
the mother OF
Washington, by
defeating a hand
some monument 10
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-15

Nhliem Ball, a royalist Eaglishman of
eehue lineage. who emigrated 10 America
away back in 1867. They know that as
Mary Ball grew toward womanhood. she
was known throughout that region as the
rose OK Epping Forest" and as the
belle OF the Northern Neck" and thai.
M grown maiden. she was sensible.
modest, and loving. with hair like fax.
creeks Ike peach blossoms. and eyes OF
e'ouoless blue. The tradition is currera
t nmons tnem, TOO. explanatory Of the fact
.nst sne married her husband IN England.
'"@' having been taken there by her
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-15

men who have honored themselves by
thus honoring her. The association was
formed only three years ago. and it
may well be subject Of qualification
with its members. and. indeed. with all
Americans, that the heroine-mother of
our first president should at length, one
hundred and four years after her death.
nave suitable token Of respect raised
above her unheeded grave, since the lack
OF such fitting memorial has. until now,
been standing reproach to the whole
nation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-15
Solid FACTS and Solid SsnSs.

The STANDARD" has the biggest bobbin
Df any lOck-stitch machine.
Holds 100 yards OF cotton.
The first stitch perfect without holding
ends OF thread
The tension Is released when taking out
The goods.
The finest goods are not drawn or
puckered.
Less noise than any other machine.
machines.
The most expensive, beautiful. and prac-
hcal set OF attachments.
made
Shortest needle used in loch-stitch ma
chines, therefore less liable 10 bend and
skip stitches
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-13

The Union depot platform between
the rails Is being torn up and replaced
with new material.
See notice in another column Of the
entertainment at Tyler's lake from .
to 10 p. m. today.
Mrs F.. NJ Ball OF Texarkhna, sister
OF Mira. John J. Butts, Is visiting at the
home Of the latter, corner OF Texas
and Burnett streets
UP to April 1. County Tax Collector
Hoyenkamp had collected SIS per cent
of the total taxes, and that, too. with
the unknown list unusually large
No change cars via Texns Panhandle
route 10 Colorado. Best service, short
est lines and quickest time by six
hours. Free reclining chair cars. city
ticket office, 40l Main street,
Spirits to the rear and science to the
front, and the way the contest al the
opera house tonight ia announced a
boy Is TO do without aid OF spirits what
spritualist says the spirits do
through him.
switchmau In the Katy yards yes
terday remarked 10 reporter from
the top Of box car that the crew was
kept SO busy these days that the men
scarcely had time TO get n drink OF
water lie said business was boom
ing
The Ladies' Aid society OF st, Paurs
Methodist Episcopal church, corner of
Seventh and Lamar streets. viii give
reception to Dr. and Mrs o. L. Fisher
this evening A short program will be
rendered A cordial invitation Is eN-
tended to all their friends,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-13

Gentlewoman.
The Comparatively inexperienced
maiden, nay. even the very young
mntron. are hoplessly tout OF IL" at
present. II is the hour of maturity.
and the woman has triumphed over
the girl, She may now be anything
over thirty to hold sway. provided al
ways that she keeps herself thirty in
heart and face. she must have the
power 10 attract. She must possess
tact and judgment, and then she can
snap her fingers At time and boldly set
down what she likes on the census
paper. At all events. she need no
longer dread the attainment OF her
third decade. FOR II ia then that her
reign begins. Not until then does she
begin to understand the management
OF man He does not want to be re-
garded as a school girls ideal. 10 live
on bliss and kisses and externally play
the jeune premier He wants COM
partnership He wants To have his
faults recognized ana openly discussed.
and he knows that with her ripened
experience the woman viii not expect
too much OF him nor invest him with a
halo OF romance, neither has she the
matrimonial designs upon him So has
she outrivaled her younger sisters. even
her own daughters, and thus need she
no longer fear the taking OF the census
and the revelation Of her own age,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-13

assemble in their respective wards at
the places hereinafter named at 1880
o'clock y. m. Friday. the 18th day Of
April. 1924, to eject delegates TO the
county convention. which meets in the
city hal at 10 o'clock "a. m. Friday,
the 20,h Of April. 1894. 20 nominate
candidates for county officers. etc.
Names OF chalrmen and plnces OF
meeting;
First Ward--r y. Wood.
Second Ward-James Robinson. cor
Nor West weatherford and rhrock-
morton streets.
Third wnrd-M. j. Ford. n. r.
Dnrrah's storage house, Rusk street.
Fourth Ward-G. w. Chollar, q. Pot
ters boarding house, Houston street
Fifth Wsrd-D. A. Peeler. corner
Bonz and Elizabeth streets.
Sixth Ward-R. II. Darrah.
Seventh Ward-J G. Riley, at his
residence, Louisiana avenue.
Eighth Ward-N S. Laney.
Ninth Ward-A. NJ. McKlllen, cor
ner Pench and Elm streets.
Whore no place Of meeting IL desig-
mated the chairman Of the ward Will
designate the place by publication at
once. J. u. MARTIN, Chairman.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-13
THE GAZETTE: FORT WORTH TEXAS FRIDAY APRIL ls 1894

Afford Rlenheim. c. Miss Viva Dee.
Topeka, Kan; Miss Ella Faith, Topeka,
KAN T. T. Smith, city. d l. Mckenzie.
Alameda, Cal; r N Dinwddie Canton.
Ohio p u Montgomery, Bolton, Tex;
y l. Kemp. Eddy, n NJ.
PicLwIck.
o r, shepard Waco; f. NJ. Jolly,
Dallas; n. -. Dorsey. Weatherford;
II. H. Crhney, Kansas city; ]. l.. La
mosne, Denison Ben j. Tiller. city; G.
p Tucker. Bridgeport, Pa; Ed Stoht.
New York; II. Williams and wife. ST.
Louis; l.. II. Hill. Albany. 9. Il. Nc
Ginnis, Galveston; Sid b Swinok Cal
weston. j. =. Riley, Arkansas; Ii. W.
Aldrich. San Antonio; r. j. Merry, Chi
eago; Ed Mccormick, Omaha Thomas
King. Wichita. Kan; w. d. Jordan.
Quanah; a. Il. Holt Dakota: 7. o.
Neal. 81. Louis r. Torrell, Vernon:
o, II. Wood. Defiance. OF George Ru-
buenerger. New Orleans; T, Il. Dam
iels New York; j. l.. LoveIoy. st.
Louis; Mrs. a. l.. Sherwood. Jefferson
city, Mo-; W. T. Hawley, 81. Louis; S.
y. Burnett $685. Ranchi ], d. Kuaur,
Denison, Tex; w. Il. Baum. Harrington,
Kan; A. W. Doyle Topeka. Kan; W.
ID. Gooch, Denver, Col; o. K. Wheeler.
TeNarknna; H. A. Tabor, Little Rock
NJ. l.. Cotter, Little Rock; Charles II.
Sherman, Chattanooga. Charles w.
Maur, Pittsburg; 4. G. Digby Roberts
and wife, Abilene. Tex J. w. Clark.
81. Louis; Miss Maud Best, Dallas. r..
Mitchell, Lynchburg, Va; G. w. Mer-
chant, Abilene, Tex; r. Il. Smullhead.
Dallas; II. u. Farmer, city, II. II. Nash.
TeXarkana; 70. r. Mitchell, El Reno, o.
T.; w, G. Proud. st. Joseph; w. r..
Cradduck, city; l.. Browner. New York
W. ~. johnson. New Orleans; X. s..
Williams, Waco; S $. Allen, st. Louis.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-13
The Women of brittany.


OuunR,
The women of Brittany stll cling to
the antique costume OF their mothers,
consisting OF an open vest cut square
at the neck, an embroidered skirt and
a great snowy colt and plated collar.
But the men. alasl no longer wear the
Dragon brass OF the ancient Breton.
The knee brooches, embroidered vest
and flowing locks Of the Chouuns are
things OF the plctuereHque past, seen
at rare intervals upon some patriarch
OF the old regime. Models OF Pont
Ayen are paid from one or two frames
day. but they are scarce and in
traotable. a Breton girl. FOR Instance.
cannot be persuaded to divest herself
OF her ample and snowy Golf, and every
stray rinKlet IL hidden away az care
fully rs II some public shame attached
TO It's exhibition. This is mainly due TO
national prejudice. no doubt, but also
in part. fancy, To the fact that few OF
them have preserved their NATURAL
tresaes IL VIII ease the minds Of
many OF the prematurely bald 10 Know
that most OF the artificial hair OF the
world Is clipped from the heads OF
pretty Breton maidens who are all in
the heydey OF youth and health. Al
every large fair there IS 10 be found
a dealer Ia artificial hair who offers the
young girls ten-franc piece In ex-
change FOR their chevelurc. As ID is no
Disagreement 10 them many accent me
tempting offer and bunch % linen
easily supplies the deficiency.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-13

who Is Much Pleased with Fort
Worth. win Build Hcre.

worth, win Build Here.
Hon. James l.. Martin Of Brattleboro.
VI. is in this city on brief vacation.
as he puts It. The gentleman is a
member OF the Vermont Legislature,
Of which body he was speaker for six
years He also occupies the most Inn
portant position in the state next TO
that Of governor. being corporation tax
commlsHloner, an officer who handles
large sums Of state funds.
Judge Martin was seen yesterday Mt
the office Of Caswell Bros, and spoke
pleasantly OF his former visits to this
city. lie said he saw more evidences Of
thrift and progress IN Fort Worth than
In any place he had seen and he has
Travelled over several states lately.
He considers that Fort Worth is build
Ing solldly. and commented on the alb
sence OF anything like a boom in the
present movement.
Judge Martin said he had let con-
tract for buildings to cover the 100 feet
front on Main street adjoining the Hem
bricks building, TO be two stories, OF
brick and iron, and for 100 feet on
Ruak street, 10 be one story, Of brick,
To cost at least 100000 Work Is to COM
mcnce Saturday.
Judge Martin Is one Of the company
that bought the Huffman block as an
Investment and said It was Gne pay
Ing property. the gross revenue being
something like 20 per cent, lie thought
II would be an easy matter for the
property to pay per cent dividend
annually, and with the surplus accu-
mulating the stock would soon COM
paratlvely speaking. be worth $500 for
500 paid, The gentlemgn says the
nfTPHfE a the nnnlr NVnuFfNu a
and that money IL plentiful, which.
with a full return OF confidence Will
seek Investment. The Judge VIII re-
main here until Monday