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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-04-27
Life of Washington.

George Washington was born on
Pope's Creek, Westmoreland County
Virginia, February twenty-second, 1872
of aristocratic English parentage. He
was very studious in school work, and
a leader in athletic sports.
When sixteen he successfully did pub
lie surveying. At nineteen he was adj
jutant- general in the Virginia army.
At twenty-one he was sent TO Lake
Erie to confer with a French commander
During the five years French war, he
was lieutenent colonel, and later, COM
mander of the Virginia army.
In 1859 he married Mrs. Martha Gus
tbs, and then lived on his plantation for
fifteen years.
He was delegate to the Virginia House
of Burgesses, and the Continental Con-
crosses of, l774,-l775. He was general
and commander-in-ch of the Ameri-
can army, l775,-l7S3. In the seven
years war with England, by much skill
full maneuvering he won every battle
from the siege of Boston to the surren-
der of CORVALLIS. Afer having won our
independence, he scorned American King
ship-and was elected president: he
served two terms, l7S9,-l797. and re-
fused the third He then issued his I'M
mortal Farewell Address.
He died of laryngitis, December four
teenth 1870, at Mt. Vernon and was
buried there.
He was mourned by all the civilized
world.
ARCHIE O'NEAL.
ITO n. Ahtanum Ave. 9Th Grade CO.
lumbia school.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-04-27

The Second Cotnentil Congress met
May 10 l775 and chose George Wash
ington Commander-in- chief of the
American army and on July 3, 1775 UNI
der a spreading elm he took command
OF the armcy at Cambridge. lie built
fort near New York and named it #.
Washington, which was destroyed by
the Hessians Nov. lG, l776.
lie fled through New Jersey when the
soldiers left the print of their feet in
in blud on the frozen ground At last
he reached the Delaware and crossed
into Penn.
He soon recrossed the Delaware and
at the battle of Prinston Jan. 3. III
he was victorious and took 200 prisoners.
The winter at Valley Forge l777-7S was
very severe but Washington's bravery
and kind heart got the soldiers through
but many of them died.
Washington was inaugurated presi-
dent of the L. S. Apr. 80. 1889 and
served two terms. He died Dee IA, 1900.
His last words were 81 die hard, | am
not afraid to go.'
JEPTHIA EARL THORNTON.
Fruit Vale School.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-04-27
George Washington.

George Washington was born Fcbru-
airy 22th, 1882, at Bridges Creek Nir-
gnia, near the banks of the Potomac
River A stone is all that now markes
his birth place.
He was from a wealthy family and
had many advantages that boys of his
day did not have.
He was eight years old when his par
ents moved on farm near the Kappa
hammock River. Here he spent most of
his boy hood days. In the school he at
tended there We're but three subjects
taught, reading, wrighting, and arith-
metic
When George was twelve years old
his father died. In flew years after
he went to live with his brother at
Mount Vernon. Here he had a chance
to make friends with George Fairfax
who taught his surveying.
In l115 he was elected commander in
chief of all the forces for the defence
liberty.
At the close of the Revolutionary War
he was elected President of the United
States. After serveing his country eight
years as president he retired to privet
life that he might enjoy his wife and
home. After a short Illness the father
of his country died at his home in Mount
Vernon December, A. 1900.
LILLE VARKER.
Age IL, 9Th grade.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-04-27
A Famous Remedy for Sick Headache.

The cause of this complaint is not in
the head at all. it comes from the sto-
mach. \ stomach that has become clog
ged by over eating, drinking, or abuse
in any manner. will warn you by bring
ing on sick-headache. Cure the pains
and distress in the stomach. and the
headache stops of itself. All bilious
attacks, dyspepsia, belching, bad taste
in the mouth, muddy complexion and
yellow eyes, are cured by this remedy.
1t is called DIR. Gums Improved Liver
Pills. and is sold by druggists all over
the L. $. for 25c per box. One pill for
a dose, or sent by mail on receipt of
price. Samples free. Address DR.. Bo-
sanko Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For sale
at f. i. Janeck's drug store.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-04-27
George WASHINGTON.

George Washington was born Feb.
ODD 1892.
His father was Augustine Washington
and his mother was Mary Ball
He was the oldest child of his mother.
and his father died when he was eleven
years old. June 18th l1715 he tool; chief
command of all the army in the state;
who nc'er hes flag forsook.
He taught many great battles in the
Revolutionary war and defeated the
British.
In March l77G Washington fortified
Dorchester heights by night. The Brit
fish left the city and sailed away to
Halifax
On the next 4th of July Congress
passed the immortal Declaration of indie
pendence.
Washington was obliged to retreat
across New Jersey into Penn. Then by
a skillful movement he recrossed the
Delaware r. and gained the great vic
tories of Trenton and Princeton.
Congress adopted "Stars and Stripes
as national banner
The first flag was made by Mrs. Bet
sey Ross of Philadelphia Penn.
The flag was patterned by General
Washington him self. After freedom
was won Washington was elected first
president of the United States in 1899
He held this high office for eight years
Q7S9-l797).
HE is called the Father of his Coun-
try"
George Washington died in 1919, which
caused the nation much grief
GEORGIA HOWARD
Sunnyside, Wash. yakima Coz
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-04-27

as his men and they loved him for it.
His cheerfulness kept up the courage of
his men. When at last independence
was won Washington returned to his
home. but the people soon called him
back to be president. lie served two
terms and refused a third.
Then he returned once more to his
farm on the Potomac. Where he died
in 1899 at the age of sixty seven. Wash
ington was mourncd by all his people
and will Away be remembered as the
Father of his Country"
ARTHUR CRAWFORD.
6 CIR. Sunnvside.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-04-27
George Washington.

George Washington was born nearly
wo-hundred years ago. on a plantation
in beautiful spot on the Potomac
River. His parents were well to do
well educated people. He received more
of his education from them than from
the country school he attended.
As Il boy George was always honest
never afraid of anything and always
loved his mother.
After his father died he wanted to
earn money two help his mother. so he
studied surveying. At sixteen he sur
veyed tract of land for Lord Fairfax
Here he learned the ways of the Indians
and when the French and Indian War
broke out he was elected Commander
in-Chief of the Virginia forces.
Twenty years later he was elected
Commander-in- Chief of the Colonial
forces in the Revolutionary War; We
all know how wise and brave Washing
ton was in this war and how he helped
the Colonies to gain their independence
He was the first President of the
United States. He served two terms and
then retired to his Mt. Vernon home
which he loved so we'll. Here he died
two years later
1t is said of Washington. that he was
the best of great men and the greatest
of good men.
MABEL HOUGH
Age eleven. Lincoln School, North
Yakima, Wn.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-04-27
Life, Character, and Public Services of
George Washington.

George Washington. first president of
the United States, was born in Virgin
ia Feb. 22.l732.
In youth. he was fond of athletic
sports as running, jumping, and horse
back ride.
When sixteen he was made surveyor
of the Fairfax property.
When the French and Indian War
broke in 1854. he was sent to warn off
the French. and his capture of Fort Nee
essity gave him the place of commander
in-chcf
While serving in Braddocll's camp
align, two horses were shot from under
him. and four bullets passed through
his coat. lie was one of the few Off
GERS that escaped. When the war closed
he married Mrs. Martha Gusts, a
wealthy widow ond settled in Virginia.
He was a member of the Virginia leg
stature. and in IVA was sent to Con
tincntal Congress.
After Lexington. and Concord Wash
ington was chosen communicating chief
He went to Cambridge. Mass. July. l775
where he took command. He served in
that capacity until he brought the war
TO a successful close in 1888.
HERALD-TllREE
Washington was elected first presi-
dent. After serving two terms as such.
he retired to Mt. Vernon, 1916.
Once more he was called to the front
of the United States army but. during
military preparations he was taken i'll
and died suddenly. He was buried at
Mt. Vernon Dee. IS. 1850
KITTIE PATRICK.
Sunnyside, Wash. eth grade,
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-04-27
Good for Children.

The pleasant to take and harmless
One Minute Cough Cure gives immediate
relief in all cases of Cough, Group and
LaGrippe because it does not pass i'm
mediately into the stomach but takes
effect right at the seat of the trouble.
1t draws out the inflammation, heals
and soothes and cwrls permanently by
enabling the lurss to contribute pure
e-giving and DEMONSTRATING oxygen to
the blood and tissues. One Minute
Cough Cure is pleasant to take and it
is good alike for young and old. Sold
by c. C. Case.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-04-27
Essays by the
School Children

This is the last installment of the
compositions and the county board of
examiners, which is now in session, will
be asked to review the productions and
award the prizes. They will be an
nounced as soon as a decision has been
reached.
George Washington.
George Washington was born in Vir-
ginia, February %, 1882. He was of a
good family. In his boyhood he was
very kind hearted, and a devoted chris
tian. When George was eleven year
old, his father died. He had good
education for those days. Befor he was
fifteen he had copied out one hundred
rules of good behavior. He fought in
the French and Indian War when they
were fighting for possession in the new
World. And when the American re-
belled againcst England. He was APP
pointed commander-in- chief. He went
through many trials and hardships. And
when his men wanted to give up, he en-
couraged then. And by his kindness
the United States gained their Indepen-
dence. When the war was over he was
elected President. They first wanted
him to be King but he said that was to
much like England. SO on April 80,
1889 he took the oath of Presidency he
served two terms and refused a third
election. Then he retired to private
life. And on Dec. IA, 1899 he died. The
whole nation mourned his death. And
to this day he is honered by all Amer
lean citizens.
EDITH COCKRILL.
Fifth Cir
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-04-27
George Washington.

Washington was born in Virginia in
1882. His father died when George was
eleven years old. But his mother gave
him an education. When he was nine
teen he became a major in the state
militia.
Washington served during the French
and Indian War. For his bravery in
this war he was put in command of the
frontier army. About this time he was
Gusts.
Washington lived in peace for while
but the Revolution broke out soon and
he was put in command and through
this long war the brave general never
lost hope. He shared the same danger
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-04-27
The Best Family Salve.

DeWitt's Witch Hazel gives instant
relief from Burns, cures Cuts, Bruises,
Sores Eczema, letter and all abrasions
of the skin. In buying Witch Hazel
Salve it is only necessary to see that
you get the genuine DeWitt's and a
cure is certain. There are many cheap
counterfeits on the market. all of which
are worthless, and quite few are dan
gerous, while DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve is perfectly harmless and cures.
Sold by c. c. Case.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-04-27
A Cure for Headache.

Any man, woman or child suffering
from headache, biliousness or dull,
drowsy feeling should take one or two
of DeWitt's Little Early Risers night
and morning. These famous little pills
are famous because they are tonic as
well as pill. While they cleanse the
system they strengthen and rebuild it
by their tonic effect upon the liver and
bowels. Sold by C. C. Case.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-04-27

"Have you any taste for erotic po-
etry?" asked Mrs. Oldcastle No"
replied her hostess. "You see, never
got much acquainted with any other
language but English"
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-04-27

Sylvia-Young Sapleigh to whom
Maud is engaged, has been rejected by
nearly every girl in our set Myra-
Yes. He reminds me of patent med
icine. Sylvia-1ow's that? Myra-
He was well shaken before being taken.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-04-27
George Washington.

George Washington was born Feb. %,
1882 and was left fatherless at eleven
years of age. He was educated by his
mother and she taught him his first
lesson in self-command.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-04-27

"You should have cut off every avenue
of escape" said the sergeant at the desk
ave did So" replied the patrolman;
"bu the fellow got away by going down
side street"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-12-03

much to give the common people educa-
tional opportunities; he has labored
zealoasly to make the public school
buildings centers for social betterment.
IN his methods Pasteur Wagner is not
aggressive. but pacific, and for this rea-
son has been able to win the approval
and friendship Of the prejudiced Cath
ole. the prejudiced free-thinker. In ad-
dltlon to his public work he devotes much
time to individual help; visits the rich
in their homes if his services are en-
treated there. but most Of all loves to
be of cheer to the lowly. The papers
have mentioned how even the unfriended
dead come in for share of his sympathy,
and how he not infrequently follows the
body of poor person to its last resting
place, marching the long miles to the
city burying-ground. No respecter OF
persons, reverent to the old, passion
ately found of children, no hermit in his
nature worship, Pasteur Wagner is a
personality of vital interest and inspira-
ton.
The author OF ten books, but three are
we'll known in this country: 1.-THE Sim
Pc Life" "The Better Way" and by
the Fireside." The former has made the
strongest appeal, preaching. as it does,
the refreshment Of simplicity for which
the burdened world just now seems to
hunger He tells US the more needs, the
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-12-03
HINTS FOR DREssMAkERs.
Mime. Baker Talks About Trim minga
and Describes Few Sep.
arate Skirts.

Trimmings always interest-that n
the kind that are made in the shop or
home. It is not always possible to dnd
laces, braid and passementerles suita-
BILE for certain gowns, and then 1t Is that
the maker rises to the occasion and deft
fingers produce wonderful results.
Braids and ribbons now come with .
thread or cord on the edges to draw up.
as they did few seasons ago. and the
prettiest little wheels and scrolls are
formed Of them, with spider webs OF silk
and gilt threads and all sorts Of lace
stitches. Velvet bands have patterns
covered with the ribbon or braid.
The whole lower part Of the skirt may
be made in this way: First cut out the
shape In paper: then haste ON your
scrolls to nearly cover the dounce.
Work together with worsted or silk
thread and then pull out the paper.
Parts Of the waist and sleeves will be
made in the same way; borders may be
put in chiffon or net dresses: In fact.
there Is no limit to the possibilities
When ribbons were the rage before
thousands of yards were gathered
through the center and put in much the
same way as described; but the trim
ming now has q much better finish. a.
the edges are fiat and the work may be
pressed on the wrong side. Velvet
applique in with the braiding Is very ef-
fective and lace insertions in wheels are
not particularly new, but work in very
well with little frills Of satin ribbon on
the outer edge.
The Castle or Diamond braids, that
have threads of collar woven through
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-12-03
Cooking Fruit in the Oven.

Cooking Fruit In the Oven.
Many fruits are richer and better for
being cooked in the oven, instead Of
stewed on top Of the stove. This IL e.
pecially the case with apricots, prunes
and apples, and fruit cooked in the oven
should be closely covered to prevent its
browning. It should be cooked slowly,
care being taken that it does not dry
on the dish. This will not happen II II
IL we'll covered with water at first and
taken from the oven when the water
and sugar have boiled down to q rich
jelly. In most cases the fruit should
be cooked about half q day, or for sew
eral hours. A stoneware pipkin or .
heavy earthen pudding dish. covered
with q plate, Is the best thing to cook
fruit in. Prunes, II cooked in this way,
should be sprinkled with fine shavings
from the yellow rind of an Grange. They
dry down" easily, and therefore should
be tightly covered and cooked slowly.
Apricots should be cooked long time.
After the sugar is added. take OF the
cover and let the fruit glaze little. but
not harden.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-12-03
FOUR SEPARATE SKIRTS.

them. are very desirable, II used in plain
cloths for simple house gowns. Three
inch wide braids make rather heavy.
gown when drawn up slightly on the
upper edge and made to simulate wide
tucks. A chiffon cloth has skirt OF
un plating, with braid put on this way:
Each row has at the lower edge fine
inch-wide knife plating OF the chiffon.
Tho tops Of the sleeves have the same
rows, but the waist part Is trimmed
with white lace and black velvet rib
bon. &
Velvet ribbons are woven in checker
board squares, every alternate one Of
embroidery; again. they have an ear Of
wheat forming vine; or they are beau
tifully embroidered in japanese designs.
with the edges a. often waved or ir-
regular as straight. The black velvet
ribbon with gilt beads can be used very
effectively on black net. The Burling-
ham sacking-cut In straight or shaped
bands and finished with braids Of any
Widths very good trimming for
broadcloth or taffeta gowns.
Black satin Is again used for evening
gowns, but it is Of the soft variety
more like messaline-and one can hard
~ do without q black net. One of the
prettiest seen is OF alternate bands oil
glace taffeta and darned net, the pattern
being worked in with black zephyr.
This is easily done, and in simple pat
terms takes less time than It would to
make shirred ruffles or ruches.
Spangled nets are too becoming to b
laid upon the shelf for any length Of time
and many beautiful shapes and designs
are now shown. Instead Of the plain cir
cular robe the triple skirt is the favorite
and godet ruffies are sold to apply to plain
net.
The above hints Nine. Baker, the we'll.
known editor of the American Dress
maker, supplements with description OF
four separate skirts, which are shown
IN the cut. Fig. A Is skirt with panels
In rounded sections suitable for broad
cloth. Fig. B is skirt with fine tucking
between stitched bands. Fig. C is skirt
with alternate panels notched at bottom
and trimmed with braid. Fig. Dis skirt
with shaped yoke and top part and deep
tucked dounce.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-12-03

more desires We have, the more quarrel
some we become, and points out that
though fighting for bread is a natural
law, fighting for the superfuous Il
another thing. He pleads for simple
thoughts, simple words, simple needs
simple pleasures, simple beauty. And,
with strong hopefulness, he assures vi
simplicity is not a vanished good.
In his book, by the Fireside," he
makes entreaty for the home as center
Of happiness, and argues convincingly
that however so humble there is no place
like home. But he argues also from the
standpoint of one acquainted with slum
life, one who knows and feels for the
poor, and bids the complacent and indif-
ferent think when he asks: How is q
true home possible where one room must
be put to all kinds of service, and there
is no place for rest or solitude or relaxa-
toni" He touches on the vexed servant
problem in his plea that master remem-
Der man is of the same clay as himself:
BE sure that no one is altogether cook
or coachman; all the cooks and coach
men are human beings. Interest your
self in this being. To serve people who
are of no service themselves Is democrat
izing. In preparing meals for hard
working master, backing the boots Of
physician, brushing the garments of a
thinker, lighting the fire for busy trav-
eler returned from long journey, there
is charm and inspiration. To feed, dress
and amuse idlers is not trade for .
man"
Mr.. Alvan F. Sanborn says that M.
Wagner in the role Of an advocate of
simple living counts for less in staid,
economical France than in nervous, ex-
travagant America, and that his strong
est hold on his countrymen is through
his optimism, his books, Jeunesse
fyouth) and Vaillance (courage), stir.
ring the hearts of the French to renewed
hope.
Pasteur Wagner is big, tall, broad
shouldered, breathes out optimism-a
welcome reactionist from the pessimism
and lack of faith of the day. He stands
for strength, saneness, kindness, the
gospel of simple JOY for all, within the
reach of all. Sunday after Sunday he
leads companies of people from the poor
districts of the town out into the fields
and imparts his enthusiasm to the COM
rades about him. Believing in regener-
alton through nature, he breaches it to
rich and poor alike.
KATHERINE POPE
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-12-03

HERE has recently come to
NA,N this country Charles Wae-
ner. man known chiefly for
n& his advocacy of the simple
VIZ lie, whom We trust will be
able to pass unspoiled
through the sea of adulation
"nlcn no" surrounds him, and through
the strenuousness that must be his
whilst in the states.
The attention of Americans was called
TO wagner and his work by no less a per-
sonage than President Roosevelt. In q
letter written in appreciation of the book
The Simple Life" the president declares
70 the author: Il preach your book to
my countrymen, it should be used as
tract throughout the country" And
among the first to pay him homage on
MS arrival, our chief executive enter
tanned M. Wagner at the white house,
paid him the unusual honor of having
him as guest at the executive mansion
over night
Charles Wagner. pastor of Protestant
church in Paris. rose suddenly to wide
Tame by means Of modest little book,
his Simple Life" protest against the
artlhciality and insincerity surrounding
him in the great city. 1t is small wonder
that the display and pomp of Paris should
have called forth from "Pasteur Wag-
1er, In youth used to the quiet and SIM
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-12-03
FOR LOVERS OF FLOWERS.
How to Make Swinging Shelf Which
Displays Plant to Excellent
Advantage.

With the approach Of fall many Of
our women folk are thinking Of the
flowers and plants to be brought into
the house for winter. It is often dim
cult to care for these treasures with the
little window space on the sunny side Of
the house. A very convenient and clever
device for ported plants is shown in the
cut reproduced herewith.
This rack is so constructed and hung
that It will swing away from the win
dow into the room, thus giving it .