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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-08
FORCEFUL WOMAN.
DR.. Waists Lecture Describes St.
CQtRerine's LabOrs.

ST. Catherine Of Siena. that remarkable young
woman who learned 20 read a. twenty-five ana 10
write a. thirty. and who. dying az the age OF
thiTJy-three, had become one Of the greatest po-
utical forces in Europe, was the subject Of DR..
James J. Wash's 5ilirl lecture in the course which
he is giving al AIen3elssohn Hall Thursday
mornings for the 5eneft Of the homes for the can
oerous poor. maintained by Mother Alphonsa
Lathrop. Dr. Walsh considers 81. GATHERINGS life
much more remarkable than that Of Joan Of Arc,
about whom he will talk next week. for she used
10 weapons but words in settling the conflicts Of
warning states. and there was none OF the entilu-
sasm which soldiers might be expected 10 feel FOR
young female leader 70 account for her influence
over stern ecclesiastics who thought they knew
everything.
ST. Catherine was the daughter Of a dyer in
sena. and when yet a child she gave her family
much concern by her difference from other
children.
'Its al right when children who are not like other
children grow up and prove 70 be geniuses," DR.
Walsh remarked. but while they are young and
you don't know how they are gong 70 turn ont,
understand tina; il IS dreadfclly uneonlfoFtahle-
That IS just the way ST. GATHERINGS family felt
about IL"
The outcome OF GATHERINGS popularity was that
at the age Of sixteen she was living in the siena
Hospital taking care Of the sick poor SIZE ap-
pears 20 have been Of reflective turn OF mind, and
as she had to care for many Of the victims Of we
cty's feucs, Il occurred 10 ner I4lat i "O14u DC
better 10 prevent such accidents
''Ss after having cured wounded man. she
persuaded him 10 forgive the man who wounded
him." tie lecturer satd. land in the course Ct time
she settled most Of the feuds in Siena- Ihen sac
went 10 Pisa TO take charge Of Tire hospital there
and when a quarrel arose between Pisa ana Sei.;l
ghe settled tbat Her fame spread throughout
Italy and when Florence got INTO eisael .iS
with Rome the Florentines sent icf ~ ~ ~.
70 settle The difficulty. She didn't s9ccs-u ~ N
vertlng war hui she brought about the EAl
Eaerf Then came fhc conc fusion th:tA 4tlIS
would never have peace until the ropes N-4S 49,
then living al Avirncn returned 10 hoMe % ~ ~
uenf - Ayignon brought back the Pope. ana r.
Enained lis counsellor af:erward S1e bIso ~
dressed the corclave OF cardinals AZ IL - =.
and when h. died the new Pope also ashs4 ile5 - -.
address the cardinals. She learned 70 W. - ee,f5
che neceseit-- for h arose ~ Inspiration: SO
and Ter letters show "a beautifully ioI eu l.1 -.
wonderfully clear. though she SAID 81 80
Fariliv "a me midst - her busy life sac Iol.6
tine 70 write five large volumes anu 49,. 49, -
ne.oag lhe louna-tIon stones oL l-a---- -
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Take Hold and Lift

DID kind word and a helping hand ever do
you any harm?
We have hold Of many who down and
discouraged, but we need your help in lifting
Large and small needs call for large and small
gifts so Go not hesitate to send 81. S., $50, $25
$50. 500, or more. We viii gladly write, If de-
sired. just how your gift is used. r. S. MintUrn
Treas. Room PIP. No los Z ed ST.
N. 7. Association for improving the Condition
IS4S Of the Poor lSoI
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PLEASED WITH GET.

Miss Mary Lawson. the blind member in Brook
lyn has written OF her great Joy on receiving
typewriter from Mrs. Warner. in response TO the
request in this column. She not only thanks the
donor and the T S S, but says she has thanked
Cod for this generous ray OF sunshine IN her
darkened life.
The many grateful replies 20 gifts received from
the coal fund show how great was the need OF THIS
form Of good cheer Mrs Chase. Of Cabot: VI
was more than pleased with the parcels or en-
broidory silks sent from Miss +. g. Johnson. from
the office and from some members VINO dld Io9l
give their names Her quilt can now be hnishet-
Mrs Annie Nahler expresse5. through this column
her thanks for the sunshine reading that mas
cheercd the gloomy DAYS OF winter II was sent
10 her 10y Ms =. Jacobs. Mrs r A. TTemper. ~
Miss T. X Green. Mrs. A. ". Adams Mrs. L. D.
Hitler and some who gave no name
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-08
LADIES DAY" AT LoTos.
Charming Entertainment Given by Club for
It's Guests.

The Lotos Club opened its hospitable doors yes
terday afternoon fo- one OF the three or foU-
LADIES day" entertainments which it gives in tha
course Of the year. In honor Of its four hundred
or more guests the fine old clubhouse, at No ooS
blfth avenue. was beautifully decorated while
charming programme Of music and recttations was
presented. Southern smilax festooned over
the grill work Of the doors and among the pictures
with which the walls % the drawingroom are lined
here and there were vivid touches of color in the
shape of clusters of scarlet carnations and yellow
CaHod!'S But most effective Of ali was tae man
dining room. for the stage where the artists
stood was hanging canopy of snilax and c2rna-
tons, with palms in the corners and more smiiaX
trailing gracefully over the crimson walls
The programme consisted OF piano solo by
Rafael Navas, violin solo by Miss Roze Zarels'
Southern rotations by Miss Marion Gordon Kerby,
songs by Miss Estel!e Lieblng, original monologues
by r. G. Knowles and songs by J. H. Mckinley
with Max Liebling the piano. A spread tol-
lowed the music.
Among those present were Mrs. w w Walker,
Mrs. J. Il Mckinley, Mrs. Townsend II. Fellows
Mrs. q H. Behrons. Mrs. V. S. Fletcher MIS-
d. c. Ball, Miss Perry. Mrs. F ". Drake, Mrs
George Evans Mrs I. S. Gerrtsh Mrs h h
Poore. Mrs. Charles II. Chetwood, Mrs. L. b.
Little 4lrs. c Arden. Mrs James Bingham MIS-.
yon, Mrs G. p. Geddes, Mrs. Mount, Miss Mount
lam Clausen. Mrs Richard Deeves Mrs. II. .
Lyman Mrs w. z; Cowperthwaite, Mrs Julius
Kahn, Mrs. r. B. Armstrong. Mrs. Henry Nott
Mrs. KusSeA Spaulding, Miss Pratt, MISS MorTis
AIRS, NJ 1. Murray. Mrs. {. l. ScotctH MRS n
MaCdy. Mrs. :. I. Hettrick Mrs. K. T. BToohs
Mrs Hyans Miss Hyams. Mrs George {. Plume
The afternoon was in charge Of a committee. Of
whieh Dr. W w. Walker was chairman, ana tue
arnold. Victor Herbert. Hermann Klein, j. H. Nc
kinney Townsend II. Fellows, Henry Junge, a. r
Southcrland John Elderkin. Burr W. Mcintosh
ana william 7. Carleton.
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FoR MININe ExHlsIrloN.

How mining machinery has improved beth "a
desfn and quality during the last ten years or 90
VIII be demonstrated at the mining exhibition
planned by the North American Mines Exhibition
Company for the Grand Central Palace nom pri!
. 70 y. The officers Of the cOmDaay are J. p
Williams president: s. H Freeman. secretary; IT.
O. Rockwell treasurer and general manager. ard
Pace & Stnaon. counsel all % whcEe know WHAT
a Tnining camp looks like AT O'Clock In the morn
ing. The fifty thousand square teet of hOOrSSu8cs
has nearly all been taken by the manufactures q
mining apparatus and appliances for the Oppor-
tEnity 20 show what modern invention and cppi-
cation have done for the mining proDlern-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-08
EGGS AT BoTTOE PRICES.
Eighty-nine Thousand Dozen Received IN
Market Yesterday.

The corner rrocerymsn. who has steaaiiy Eel :
- the price ~ eggs amid all the hrctotu'i,5 -
DE last 80 weeks and the TREMENDOUS Di'-H =
ne present week. VIII certainly have 10 co'H.
e. lset a.. r,.r,,o- e. no~ "on tire bottom 80
that e. f,.ys b,,, reached the normal spring hshte
-ara any fluctuations after this viii 5e 81 l!'tle
Consequence The price of fresh eggs a -
sale yesterday was 1874 ccnts. one-quaster o. q -
lower than Il was tlJc day before. } ne 'ee''p -
c1rg vee,.r5., - - SEA cases which means ogef
eghiy-nine thousand dozen. The argest ~ Ie.' s
~ the week ycre on wednesday Wilea Sle'4
were reoes-ad ~, Tuegaag there were ne4aIi9
tiTiv thoufan6 cases and Monday over % 80
slalaand. The broak aane an ADhussg, ~.ai -
pllle drOrpef from 26 20 - cents Inc Aotai -
telDtB ~ the week exceed three million e"Ncl-
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season. and some waists of this sort arc made with
the frils OF blue or pink or lavender on white so
t,at there is really great deal Of variety possible
from the design.
The quantity or material required FOR the medium
-, i +,,,... md seyen-eighths yards q three and
6yf-eieEths yards q or Two yaEas "a l5CAss WIGS
with three yards % plating 70 rim IS iIuStFaSee
20 81 and - inch bust measure -, - -
i-i-s ,offern ,yIll be sent 70 any address on re-
,ot,,t ~ n csnts Please give pattern nunbtr ana
b,Ist measure distinctly ADDRESS PatteIn Iepirt-
$780,. sand an extra two-cent stamp, ana Il VIII
81 mailed by letter postage ~ -'AAeo ease'ops'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-08
MINISTERS WANT SALOON CLOSED.
DR.. Huntington Gets Excise Bureau to Act
Against Fourth Avenue Place

The state Excise Department has brought pro-
ceedines in the Supreme Court the complaint OF
the Rev DR.. William r. Huntington. of Grace
Church. for the revocation Of the license held by
Henry Brader at No 81 Fourth avenue The male
parishioners have been greatly annoyed by women
In the street vino. it Is said. make their headquar-
tors at the resort complained of
Hraders establishment is opposite the parish
house IN Fourth avenue. The police being either
indifferent unable to find cause for action. the
excise bureau was appealed 10, with the result that
n H. kellogg. Of the legal department. brought an
action "a revoke Brader's license. The case Viii
come up in Part g. Special Term. next Wednes-
daN
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CONTRIBUTIONS.

Some excellent underwear for a woFkinsman has
been received from Mrs. +. Flack, and passed on
as desired; holiday cards came without name:
underwear for women from c. l. NJ, of New Jer
So; box Of silks ana embroidery material from Mrs
J. Noble Stearns: another large contribution Of silk
pieces for the quilt makers. from J. G H. Of Dun
kirk " 7. a package OF calendars cards etc.
from Jersey CITY two boxes Of articles OF clothing
ard quilt material for "shut-ins" from Mrs. ana
Miss Greene, Of Brooklyn; remnants OF cretohnes
work bag lace cards and valentines from MISS H.
Lindsey OF Washington. II. G.: souvenir book of
flowers from the Holy Land and a GIT book from
&. -. D.. stamps and reading matter from Alrs
Charles Z Grant. Of Tlaintc!d. n. j.; cards from
Elsie Hurd. of Lynn. Mass an express poN Whlch
the donor said contained odds and mus Ms
found filed with many useful articles OF cloth
ing underwear etc: the contents Of large ex-
press box from Halsey street. Brooklyn, when VIII
helm fiji several boxes and packages going to remote
places The two sets Of underwear from Mrs. Van
Duesan Of Fort Plain. were given Immediately 70
q struggling mother for one Of her hoJ,s. The nus
band Is helpless from paralysis The large contrb'-
ticn Of clofhing sent by Hrs. Koch. az Perth Am
boy n j. was forwarded 10 branch where sew
eTal VIII share IN the warmth ana comfort OF the
garments
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TO BLANKET FORGOTTEN BABIES.
Brigade in Jersey City Will Look After
Charges of Thoughtless Shoppers

A baby blanketing brigade IS the latest proposi-
ton for the tender hearted women Of Jersey city
The idea emanates from Secretary Edward Ran
som. Of the Society for the Prevention Of Cruelty
70 Children. Thoughuess mothers and maids. he
says, go shopping. leaving the infant in the peram
or maids become so interested in examining the
wares in the department stores that the little one
exposed TO the cold is forgotten until it IS often
benumbed With cold. The object OF the brigade Is
10 look after the forgotten babes. have them re-
moved 70 q warm place when they suffering
from the cold. or blanket them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-08
NINE. HERMANN WINS SUN.

Nine Adelaide Hermann. widow OF 'FIerrmara
the Great. and her niece. Nile. Adele Dewey. YES
terday recovered verdict in the Supreme Court
against Max S Rkeinberg a stock broker, Tor
abOs- $500 12heinberg did not appear Nine
Hermann sued for S2.S75 aud her niece for N.Ss5
claiming thar they employed the defendant IN 1905
90 buy end sell stock for them he 20 receive z
commission of 10 per cent al the profits he uad8
FOR them but was not to hold stock for them is x
dropped more than three points.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-08
NO DANGER OF DRHTHERIA EPIDEMIC
Superintendent at Bellevue Scouts Rumor-
Internes on the Mend.

The two internes taken from Bellevue HosuI,al %
Mi1turn Hospital on diagnosis Of diphtheria were
reported last night entirely out OF danger, ana
the three suspected doctors OF the Bellevue star
were said not 10 have had the disease
Dr. armstrong, superintendent OF Bellevue, said
that there was not the slightest danger OF an
epidemic. The two doctors taken TO MInturn Hos
pital. where diphtheria cases treated. were Dr.
Fed J. Wurtels and DR.. Earl Phillips.
DR. Armstrong said that Drs. Ross and Fisher.
resident atenists at BsllevUe, and DR.. HeitIinger
VINO was admitting dOctO-. who were supposed %
have the disease, were now in fair condition
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-08

and also by the Board Of Police Magistrates OF
the Borough OF Manhattan. the Board OF Police
Magistrates Of the Borough OF Brooklyn, the City
Club OF New York thu Women's Municipal League
the Consumers League. the Womans Christian
Temperance Union, the state Charities Aid Asso-
citation and the State Prison Association. II was
introduced into the Assembly by the late MeTvin C.
STANLEY, and is now 81 charge Of G. +. Murphy
me same measure was introduced last year. but
failed 20 pass.
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THE TRIBUNE PATTERF.

Tie plain shirtwast IS needed in every wardrobe.
and this year It is being made dainty and charm
ing with little frills, that it IS exceptionally at
tractive Here is that be made either
with long OF elbow sleeves and with either roll
over or standing collar and be finished as
illustrated or left severely plain, liked. In the
illustration il IS made Of wnite lirea in the new
canvas weave, while the frills are Of lawn But IL
is adapted TO all wasting materials. the liCkt
weight woods and silk. as wen the cotton aaI
linen ones. Color with white IS being noted this
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-08
WANTS A MUSIC BOX.

A Vermont member asks y some kind hearted
Sunshiner has a small music box 70 pass on 70
an invalid who has been Obliged 20 live In dark
ened room for more than year She can neither
read nor see friends and the days long and
painful. The writer says: The thought occurred
10 me that through the r ;. 5. which gives cheer
TO so many. q ray OF sunshine IN the form OF
music might come TO this afflicted one 70 soothe
rlIfrlinls.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-08
WOMAN DEFENDANT Ill IN COURT.

While Magistrate Barlow was waiting in JeffeT-
son Market court yesterday to continue the hear
ing on the charge of perjury brought against Anita
Won Bredo. who says she Is the wife Of William
Crompton broker, the defendant tainted and had
TO be taken to her home. No. a West 9th street
Tho hearing adjourned 70 next Tuesday
C-omptOn. who married u young woman prominent
Socially saws that the sworn testimony on which a
referee reported in favor Of Anita BFedo IN her
sllit for divorce was perJured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-08
EASTER GIFTS.

AS Easter VIII soon be here, the president makes
a special request that all who desire 10 send rag
OF cheer 10 any "shut-in' member will please for
ward their greetings TO the office as soon as pos
sibIe II takes considerable time even 70 address
the envelopes % the many enrolled in the invalid
book. and the president hopes not one VIII he
overlooked Some need money others only a card.
q gift book or some tr!hing article that VIII carry
D r,,nssnre thnuEhtfulness and cheer.
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For CONSERVATIVE -GIR1.

The following sums Of money We're received yes
terday IN response to Mrs. Kemys appeal IL behalf
Of the young working girl threatened with consump-
ton: a generous member in Yonkers. " Y, sends
IS: 5. c. ". New Jersey. s.: Mrs .. l. 5, New
Jersey, So Mrs. Lasch. q N nh2tt2u 8: Mrs.
Vernon and Miss Muchmorc 81: L. L. 3. a member
nov at Lake wood. y. j.. s.. and Newark. 81
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sTArg FARM FoR WOMEN.

Tie woIner's Prison AsFocianon 3 n-oHlns !.
~ 70 establish a farm foT w9aien -
usannnis The MEASURE has been vgisely li'ool ..
y ne press o. fhe state aad the whole eoui''1''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-08

o'clock Among the speakers Will be Martin w
IJttIeton. ex-Borough President. and Professor
IT,,,r,. oouis Nelson. There viii be a debate on
i.Sbon,d Nunicinalit!es Both Own and Operate All
Tublic IFttliIieSI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-08
1 .N7ba#g@ dnw
Store Closes at $50 p. IA.
The Mems Quarter

Into the Main floor of the building have brought to-
gether everything for mems and boys wear.
The entire floor space and light 20 see
the goods before.
Our name not put clothes until everything IN material ami
finish IS to our particular standard We particular about
sales.
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Talk not Of wasted affection. affection never was
wasted;
If it enrich not the heart of another. its waters
returning
Back their springs like the rain. shall I'll them
full OF rcfreshmcnt.
That which he fountain sends forth. returns again
the fountain.
-Ienrv Wadsworth Longfclow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-08
OTHER MONEY

+ S. Potter Of Long Island. has given SO for the
emergency fund. Mrs T.. At Lakewood, $ for coal
fund, AID Mrs. y. T.. = FOR some needy one
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-08
New Spring
Suits and OUerCOats for Hen

In this second week OF March, many
been provided clothing which While great
Spring stocks will be every the
factory Of the choice styles showing
seasons radical ideas others the shapes
1t is interesting collection.
The OvercOas priced ST. $50 S3S
anamaker
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-08

.eThero are three or four times n a mans life
when he is justified IN meadinG with other peoples
affairs 70 play OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Kiplins:
TIE Bisara CT POoree."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-08
LAST MEETING OF PEOPLES FORUM

The last meeting of the Peoples Forum win be
held on Sunday At the New Rochelle Theatre at
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-08

rr NEW TO 12
atredov published u m
Borden Hartman
Henry Is unngn exBI
punches Of |sn a7d white fdage
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-08

ORDERS IsSUED-The following orders have
been Issued:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-08

Lieutenant J. B GAY. commissioned.
lieutenant l.. LEAIfY. % Naval Academy.
Paymaser W / WILSON, to Naval Medical schooi
Hospital Washington.
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JUNIOR STORIES.
HENRY w. LoNGFELLow.

In an old square house on the
beach at Portland, Maine, Henry
Wadsworth Longfellow was born on
the twenty-seventh day of February,
1907, and died March "a, 1882
He is the most WIDELY read Of all
American poets. Longfellow and Bry.
ant were both descendants of John
Alden, one of the characters in 1.-THE
Courtship of Miles Standish." The
longfellow were always a peaceful
and happy family and in comfortable
circumstances.
Mr. Longfellow, at the age of eight.
cen, graduated from Bowdoin college,
with some of her famous men who
were also members of the class IF
1925. Almost Immediately after his
graduation he was requested to be pro.
lessor of modern languages and litera-
ture. He accepted this position after
three years study in Germany, France,
Spain and Italy and continued at Bow
dom until 1885, when he accepted a
similar position at Harvard university,
where he remained until 1854 After
which time he devoted himself entirely
to literary work.
The home of LongfelloW was not
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ABRAHAM LINCOLN

Abraham Lincoln was born Feb. L.,
1909 and was the sixteenth president.
He was inaugurated March 4, 1851. sur
rounded by troops under General
Scott.
His father was unable to read or
write and his own education was Of
but one years schooling. Hoping to bet
ter his fortune his father moved to
Indiana. His family floated down the
Ohio on raft. When 10 years of age
the future president hired out for $40
per month as hand on flat boat
and made a trip to New Orleans. He
split rails part Of his life to earn a
living people called him the railspliter.
In 1888 he was candidate for senator
second time against Stephen A
Douglas. The two rival stumped the
state together discussing great nation
al questions. He was a tall ungainly
man little yersed in the refinements of
society but gifted by nature with great
common sense and every where he was
know as honest Abe. The first gun
of the war was fired at half past four
O'Clock. Friday morning, April IL, 1861.
Lincoln died in the year 1866, April Is.
Poet Writers
Victor Hugo was born in France on
the 26th of February 1902, and died
Navy 20. 1885.
George William Curtis was born
in Providence, Rhode Island on the "a
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THE BIRTHDAY MONTH

February is a birthday month.
Lincoln was born at Hardin county,
Kentucky, February 10, 1909. His par
ents we're very poor. He only had one
year of schooling until he was II years
old. He learned to read very young by
his mother being his teacher. In 1880
his family moved to Maxon county,
Illinois, where he had charge of a
store
On the first day of January 1918
President Lincoln freed all the slaves
within the confederate lines. Lincoln
was shot on the IA of April 1865 at
Ford's theater at Washington by an
actor named John Wilkes Booth. He
died April Is, 1865. Lincoln was an
honest boy and was made president,
March 4, 1855 to April IS. 1865.
George Washington was born at
Westmoreiand county, Virginia, Feb
ruary %, 1882. Washington was our
first president and he was the father
of our country, If it was not for Wash
ington we would not own this country.
/ think Washington was greater than
Lincoln. George Washington was never
known to tell lie. He was made presi-
dent on April 80, 1887 to March the
4, 1897. He died at Mt. Vernon, Vir-
gina, December IA, 1899. George Wash
ington was IL years old when his faith
er died. Lincoln was our sixteenth
president.
Myrtle McVeigh, age 10.
KeosauQua, Iowa