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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-02-20

and we are told that in that interview
between mother and son she said not
one word Of his fame or glory.
Washington had Just been elected
the first Presidento of the United States.
but before he accepted the high office
he went once more to see his mother,
who was suffering at the time from an
acute disease. The story of the inter-
view is simple yet almost sublime.
''The people. madam" said Washing.
ton. have been pleased. with the
most flattering unanlmlty. TO elect me
to the Chief Magistracy of the United
States, but before I can assume the
functions Of that office have come to
bid you an affectionate farewell. SO
soon as the public business can be dis
posed of | shall hasten to Virginia,
and" He could say no more, but
the mother. strong even in her weak
ness. replied" will see me no more.
My great age and the disease that is
rapidly approaching my vitals. warn
me that / am not long for this world.
l trust in God, l am somewhat pre-
pared for a better. But go. George.
fulfil the high destinies which heaven
appears to assign to you; go, my son,
and may heavens and your mothers
blessing be with you always
Before the Presidents return to vir-
ginla Mary Washington had passed
away at the ripe age of eighty-five. A
monument at Fredericksburg marked
the place where all that was mortal
was placed.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-02-20
GENERAL WASHINGTON AND HIS AGED MOTHER.

the home and care of her lands the
time passed, and at last her son was
appointed Commander-in-Chief of the
armies Of the newly-born nation. Her
love and counsels had aided him thus
far.
Matha Washington could In a meas
ure share In some Of the camp expe-
rlences of her husband but Mary, the
mother, must be kept In quiet and Sc
clusion more appropriate to her age.
Near Fredericksburg the General found
nice protected and secluded place
tor hsr. and from time to tins her sna'
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-02-20
Exhaustion of Soils.

The exhaustion of soils Is largely in
fuenced also by the period OF ripeness
of q crop at the time of harvesting.
Those plants that are cut In the green
stage, or while in flower, are largely
composed of water, and therefore ex-
haust the soil but little; but from the
time when the seed begins to form un.
til full maturity of the plants the
whole system of nourishment is
changed In the effort of perfecting
its seed the plant takes from the
stalks and roots the juices which it
had secreted and sends them upward
to nourish the seed, both the stalks
and roots becoming dry as the plant
eliminates the moisture after deposit
When a crop natures before 1t is har-
vested 1t therefore takes up more of
the mineral matter of the soil than
when the plants are green. and when n
crop is cut while the seeds are just
forming (the milky stage) the stalks
and leaves are then more nourishing
as food for stock, because the mineral
matter intended for the seeds Is ar
rested In the stalks. The same rule
applies to crops intended to be plowed
under, which is that the nearer their
approach to maturity without perfect
Ing the seed the greater the benefit
impaired to the soil. No law can be
made for rotation. but that the farm
er mrst vary his crops and adapt his
farm to them, instead of attempting
to grow crops on soils not suited there
Tor, Ia admitted by all who have mad
experiences. nce.--Philadelphia Record. :
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-02-20

mothers house. She was told that the
hero Of the times, the man whom all
the country was praising, was at the
he was still her boy, and In moment
she had folded him in n warm en-
brace. such as she used to give him
when as little fellow he climbed into
her lap. Again she called him by the
fond names she had used In his child
hood. and though she marked the fur
rows which his struggles had traced
deep 10 bis face. her every thought was
of him. not of the nans b had won.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-02-20
The style of living was almost severe

The style Of living was almost severe
in its simplicity. This was a part of
her faith, for In after years, when the
problem of existence was happily
solved and she might have had a share
in what was considered luxury for the
times, she still maintained the quiet
and simplicity of her early life. Strong,
true, decided, Lafayette described her
MS being mother who belonged to the
type of earlier days like the Spartan
or the Roman, rather than to the wom-
en- of her own times. And Georges
half brother, Lawrence, for Mary Ball
was the second wife of Augustine
Washington, was accustomed to say
that in all his life he had never met a
woman of whom he stood more In awe
or whom he more deeply respected
than Mary Washington.
The care of the estate was left to
Mrs. Washington by her husband, and
like the prudent woman that she was,
she looked well to the ways of her
household. In an old-fashioned open
chaise she used to drive to her little
farm near Fredericksburg. She rode
about the fields, inspected her crops
and buildings and insisted upon rhe
men whom she employed doing exactly
what she told them. 1t is recorded
that one time one of her agents had
ventured to follow his own judgment
instead of her directions. She re-
buked him sharply, saying: II COM
mand you, there is nothing left for
you but to obey" In the duties of
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-02-20
EoRGE WASHINGTON was

~ FORGE WASHINGTON was
accustomed to say that for
II everything he was and had
and did he was indebted to his
mother. Martha Washington, who
shared his life. is familiar character,
but Mary Washington, the mother. is
comparatively an unknown woman.
Portrait painters We're not numerous
in the early days, and not n picture
was left Of the mother of Washington.
She is described, however. as having
been of medium height, with round
ed. matronly figure, and having a
clearly marked face, strong and firm,
which that of her son is said to have
resembled. Indeed. there were those
who said that her rugged features
were more like those of n man than a
woman.
George was the oldest of six chill
dren, and he waJ only twelve years of
age when his father died and Mary
Washington was compelled to assume
the duties of both father and mother.
The family was dwelling near Freder-
icksburg at the time, for the birthplace
of George had been destroyed by fire
and new house built near the Rap
pahannock. Mrs. Washington was
kind in her manner, but not de-
monstratlve. There was n devout re-
ligious atmosphere in til, home.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-02-20
Savings of Washington.

Observe good faith and Justice
toward all nations and cultivate peace
and harmony with ALL
My anxious recollections, my SYM
pathetic feelings and my best wishes
are irreslstibiy attracted wheresoever
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-02-20
A TOOL BOX FOR FIELD WORK.

the garden or field, where crops are
being planted. The top of this box
can be made watertight. 1t can then
be left in the field with the tools in It
until the work is done.-American.
Agriculturist.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-02-20

that CORVALLIS had surrendered at
Yorktown she lifted her hands toward
heaven, but without tear, and speak
ing calmly. she said: "Thank God!
War will now be ended, and peace, in
dependence and happiness bless our
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-02-20
A Tool Corrlcr nnd uoI,Icr.

The cut shows long box. to which
handles have been nailed and an old
wheelbarrow wheel added Into this
90 small tools. hoes. shovels. etc. to-
gether with fertilizer and any small
articles needed, and all wheeled to
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-02-20
,,ooooooooooooooooooococoo
/ FARM TOPICS
A Cause of scours.

II Is mn old maxim among those who
raise calves that any milk not At for
the farmers table is unfit for the calf.
Sour or very cold milk will cause
scHurs. and any filth In the milk will
invariably show Its effects In the con.
dition of the calf.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-02-20

The California newspapers are re.
joicing over the discovery that while
800 Mediterranean lemons yield only
1870 ounces OF cItric acid. 900 CalifoT.
AZ lemons Yield 26.64 ounces.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-02-20

country" Then she said: II am not
surprised at what George has done. for
he was always very good boy"
Alone, except with his friend Lafay-
ette, without horses or attendants. the
great commander came back TO his
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-02-20

ael's, Md. lie Is now seventy-one
years of age. His wife Is also living
with him. Mr.. Williamson remem-
bers that the picture was given BY
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-02-20

THE BIRTHPLACE OF WASHINGTON,
wEsTMoRELAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
(The house is no longer standing, but its
site is marked by an appropriate mon
ument)
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-02-07
Especial to The Herald)

Washington, Feb. 6.-The opening of
Uintah Indian reservation was the sub
ject Of a long conference today between
Congressman King and the secretary Of
the interior. Secretary Hitchcock gave
close attention to Mr.. Kings arguments
and seemed to be favorably disposed
toward the proposition to open this
country to settlement. The probabiii-
ties are that the secretary of the in
terror viii appoint a commissioner to
negotiate a treaty with the Indians
This commissioner viii be a trusted
employee of the interior department
and acting for the secretary practically
as his personal representative, viii
have power to draft q treaty Mr. King
believes that Secretary Hitchcock will
delegate one of his men familiar with
the situation to treat win Indians
upon questions involved
Representative King also called upon
the president and attorney general. His
mission at the White House was to
recommend a couple of Utah dentists
who desire to enter the army under the
clause Of the reorganization bill, which
provides for corps of dental surgeons.
Mr.. King laid the claims Of the dentists
before the president and urged the ex-
ecutive to recognize them He thinks
the president will act favOrably upon
his recommendation.
The war department. however. has
laid down to Republican and Demo-
cratic congressman a definite line of
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-02-07
KING THINKS SECRETARY HITCHCOCK WILL
NEGOTIATE FOR UINTRR RESERVATION

policy with regard to all appointments.
The salient features Of this policy can
be briefly summed up thus:
The appointments VIII be appOrtiOned
to different states according to pOpUla-
ton, but preference viii be given to
those now in service. and such, when
reappOinted, viii be charged up to the
states the same as new appointments
ere is no possibility Of securing an
appointment for a person not now IN
the service or who did not serve in the
war with Spain. Those who went as
far as Chickamauga viii have no
chance of appointment. What the ap-
Surgeons in the army viii be appointed
entirely upon the recommendation Of
the surgeon general.
At the office of the attorney general
Mr.. King had an extended conference
with Mr.. Griggs relative to what is
known as the bill to adjudicate the con-
tTOyersy growing out of fees of clerks
and marshals of United States courts.
The bill was passed for the purpose of
relieving these officers of the govern
ment and aiding them in collecting the
amounts due them. but the department
Of justice has, it appears SO construct
ed the act as to nullify il in its most
essential parts. 1t was for the pur-
pose of rectifying this error that Mr..
King called upon Attorney General
Griggs. Mr.. King thinks that the at
torney general, acting under the new
light shed upon the matter, Will see to
it that the act is administered in the
full spirit its authors intended.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-02-07

until the most rigid measures were
taken in good faith to put an end TO IT,.
After further discussion MI Allen
withdrew his amendment and offered
some amendments making stronger the
phraseoIogy of the committee amend
ment relating to hazing.
As agreed 20, the hazing paragraph
reads as follows:
THAT the superintendent OF the mill
itary academy shall make such rules,
to be approved by the secretary OF war,
as viii effectually prevent the practice
of hazing. and any cadet found guilty
of participating in or encouraging or
countenancinE such practice shall be
summarily expelled from the academy
and shall not thereafter be rcappointed
to the corps of cadets or be eligible
for appointment as a commissioned Of
ficer in the army or navy
The bill as amended was then passed.
Mr. Aldrich (Rhode Island) called up
the war revenue reduction bill and it
was read
Mr. Aldrich said no written report
uDon the bill had been submitted, but
he would explain the committees ac-
ton after he had perfected the meas
ure.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-02-07

The queens mother always wears on
state occasions some shade of purple
BETTING her matrOnly figure. TOmOr-
row she viii appear in a gown of par
una violet with a long train of deeper
shade The bodice is cut low ami
trimmed with priceless Brussels lace
of which she has d large store, and
mouselline de sole.
The gowns of the queens trousseau
are mostly pale green's, grays, blues
and whites. these suiting her blonde
severe style for a young woman. most
of them being close fitting toques. in
stead of broad brimmed hats worn by
most girls.
Ermine for Amsterdam.
For her public entering into Amster-
dam her majesty has q royal robe OF
white velvet with a train trimmed with
erufne and a mantle lined with ermine.
At one of the receptions in Amsterdam
after the HONEYMOON she VIII wear a
gown of white satin embroidered
around the hem and bodice with a small
tracery of oranges and leaves, and "A
court train of rich orange velvet lined
with white silk.
She has an outdoor gown of delicate
gray. combined with white and pale
blue. scarcely showing embroidered
steel and silver sequins- With this goes
a large hat She has also a soft hunt
ing costume of dark bottle green, I'M
ornarnented. and another OF trimmed
cloth applique. There is a walking dress
of dark green with gold threads and
another of green mignOnette Goth. COM
bined with white. The queen has four
plain riding habits.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-02-07

The first amendment added to the
''promissory notes providing for the
repeal of the stamp tax on such lnsJru-
ments) the words land any renewals
thereof
The second modified the paragraph
removing the stamp tax on bonds, max
ing it read as follows.
Bonds of every description, not IN
GLIDING. however the bonds PROVIDED
for in the first paragraph Of schedule
A. of said act of bonds for indemnify
ing any. person or persons. firm or cor
poration who shall have become pouhd
or engaged as surety for the payment
of any sum of money or for the que
execution or performance of the duteS
of any officer or position and TO account
for money received by virtue thefe-
Of"
The amendments were agreed TO-
The next amendment included per
fuuerv and cosmetics" in the section
s,rovidina for a penalty for failure &C
9fFfx stamps to medicinal ana proPfie-
tary preparations.
1t was agreed to, as were o1ncI
aroeudmer-s, VOws;
I,-o.-f-II.es ebate upon unbrOk-
on oaclzae,s e." Ga. rs and tobacco au
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-02-07
CANADA MAY PUT
DUTY ON LUMBER

Vancouver. B. "-. Feb. 6.-The Ium-
bermen of British Columbia have been
holding conferences with the parIia-
mentary representative from this pro
vince concerning the lumber tariff. A
tax upon American lumber imported
into Canada is urged.
At present local lumbermen claim
that United States lumbermen can
come freely into the Canadian markets
whereas British Columbiars are re-
quired TO pay a tax of 80 cents per
thousand on shingles taken 20 the
United States.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-02-07

Lorenzo Marques. Feb. 6.-The rail-
way has been cut by the Beers, 50
kilometres from here.
London, Feb. General Kitchener
in a dispatch from Pretoria dated
Tuesday, Feb. 5, says:
''Smith-Dorrien has occupied Lake
Charlse.
French is driving back the enemy
to Amsterdam
'Dewets force is still north of Thaba
NChu- His men damaged a train of
transport wagons at POmpeys Siding
this morning.
IN memorandum issued to the
troops under his command at Alder
shot. General Butler. referring TO the
British army in South Africa. criticises
the lack Of initiative and Independence
of action shown by subordinate com
Handers and refers to the indepen-
dent, intelligent action on the part OF
the rank and file As regards artillery
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-02-07

crowds acclaimed the young couple.
and the queen mother during the after
noon drive. This evening there will be
a soiree at the palace.
Programme of Today.
The programme for tomorrow is as
follows:
At 11:15 a. m. the minister Of justice
and the witnesses of the mari iage VIII
assemble in the white room of the pal
ace
At 1880 a. m. the civil marriage viii
take place in the presence of the near
est relatives.
After that the royal party viii pro-
coed to the church in procession.
After religious service the royal party
will return to the palace, where Queen
Wilhelmina viii hold court and receive
the congratulations Of others than
mem bers of the royal family
At 80 there VIII be a gala luncheon,
and at AIS D m the couple VIII depart
on their honeymoon
Description of Wedding Gown.
The queens wedding gown. woven of
the finest silver tissue. was embroidered
at the school of art needlewOrk in Am
sterdam. and was afterward made up
by Nicaud of Paris. 1t is Ornamented
with silver threaded seed pearls The
robe and train are lined with rich white
silk. The bodice, which is plain and
cut low. is trimmed with magnificent
antique lace The trains are covered
with embroidery almost meeting an tne
waist and broadening over the hem.
The court train is two and half yards
long. the embroidery running around IN
light trails.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-02-07
Beers ARE NEARING LORENZO MARQUES;
DEWET CAPTURES A WAGON TRAIN

he says too much drill was introduced
on the battlefield, in many cases the
action of batteries being paralyzed by
awaiting the orders of the brigade or
division commander, many favorable
opportunities being thereby missed.
The war Office has notified the yeO-
many recruiting stations that it is
desired to enroll an additional 5000
women
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-02-07
Dewet,s Brother for Peace.

BlOemfontein, Tuesday, Feb. 5.-The
Post today publishes "A passionate ap-
peal from Piet DeWet. chairman of the
peace commission to his brother. Chris
tan to surrender
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-02-07
Holland Incident Closed.

The Hague, Feb. 6.-The incident
caused by the withdrawal of the
eXequatsUr of the consul of The
Netherlands at Lorenzo Marquee. Herr
Potts. is closed. The Netherlands min
lister viii shortly return TO Lisbon.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-02-07

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s.-...r the world.
The Evening Post says-
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..- tho uur.ra-.uE side. were reported
,r e.ru.Ia uau president Of
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.,.--r.r- had been practically
"- ---rs-ah,- -ha Carnegie
CONS -7'.., .-i Rational Steel com
ODD ....a
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-02-07
SI0O0,O0O,OOO COMBINE
IS FORMED IN STEEL
D,,tefeIIfr Now Has all Absolute Monopoly Of This
Great Industry in the United States.
o carnegie Interests Makes Him Master With Smaller
Concerns al His Mercy.

properties the National steel com
pany, the American Tin Plate company,
the steel Hoop company and the Amer
lean Sheet Steel cOmpany-have shown
a tendency TO work in harmony with
the other corporations named The car
negie company has offered d position of
splendid ISOLATION" and has pursued q
general policy OF en- ire independence,
d policy which has been felt by compel
ing interests, and has involved che con-
slant possibility of the outbreak of hos
tiliti5s in some quarters or other, with
results probably disastrous to the
weaker companies involved.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-02-07
Weather Today.

Forecast for Salt Lake Today is {:
Snow and colder.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-08-30
Beat the Union.

The Pacific Transfer Company play
ed il way down low on the Union Ex-
press Co. with the passengers aboard
the steamer Sonoma. and Bill Larsen
has not yet stopped saying things.
Il all happened this way. A brother
OF the proprietor OF the opposition ex-
press company was a passenger in the
Sonoma from San Francisco, and
about four days before the vessel got
10 Honolulu he started soliciting bag.
gage from the other travellers who
were to disembark az this port. His
work was very successful as the pas
sengers were glad TO make arrange
ments to have their baggage looked
out for on arrival here and not be
troubled with il in the rush OF get.
ting ashore. They nearly all pat
ronized the man on the spot and there
were about one hundred and fifty of
them.
The sad news was broken to Bill.
Bill drew his breath and exhaled blue
smoke. He appeared 20 be angry
about something and the more he
thought about it the madden he got.
The manufacture OF original cuss
words and phrases is an art with Bill
but yesterday he outdid himself. The
amount Of airy persifiage which float.
ed in and around the express once
where Bill presides was wonderful.
and the atmosphere in the immediate
vicinity was more variegated in color
than a Waianae sunset with cloud
effects.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-08-30

and the Ike. and she viii 20 into dry
dock before the Cup races. Outside
% the 500 coo spent on her oonstruc-
ton she EfIi probably cost the Bel
mont syndicate about $50 600. Then
there IS the cost OF her trial horse.
the Columbia. She will carry a crew
Of 40 men. each OF whom VIII receive
S55 a month in wages That makes
s. .z90 a month: 1000 for the Eve
months she viii be IN commission The
wages OF Capt Barr and the first and
second mates win aggregate for those
FIVE months $500: the tender win
cost $500. Uniforms for the men
have already resulted IN an expendi-
ture OF 1000, and there Is the cost
Of feeding them to be considered. .
This makes s25. 600. and her sails and
spars and overhaullng and other par
tieulars viii easily cost another S25.-
900. Il will thus be seen that. all in
all. ss50.0o0 is conservative estimate
Of the cost Of defending the Cup this
year.-N. Y. Marine Journal