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DENMARK.
Copenhagen.

The new colonial law for the
Danish West Indies went into effect
week ago last Monday. The colonial
council was dissolved through the gov.
ernor's proclamation and a new coun-
Gil was elected. The old military
guard and police corps were complete-
~ broken up and a gendarme CORPS
established in their place. The toll on
imports was raised from 3 to 6 per
cent. and the entire customs depart
ment was consolidated with the post
office department Prince Christian.
who is paying visit to the islands
is now at St. Thomas and will later
on this summer pay visit to the Uni
ted States
The king Of Siam is at present on
his way to Europe and one Of the first
cities he will visit will be Copenhagen,
where he will be the guest of King
Frederick. He departed from Bang
cock March p. Elaborate prepara-
tions for his reception are under way
at the royal palace in Copenhagen.
Among other notables who will visit
the Danisl. capital during the coming
summer are the queen of England and
King George of Greece, the sister and
brother Of the Danish king.
Nine. Rybwad, the Christiania H.
sen actress, has been playing to
crowded houses in this city during the
past two weeks. Not for years has an
lbsen performance been so general!;y
patronized as Nine. Dybwad's per-
formances and the critics have ali
been constrained to acknowledge her
splendid dramatic conception, which in
its naturalness has not failed to attract
the attention of the most fastidious.
MARION S. NORELIUS.
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WASHINGTON AT VALLEY
FORGE.

After the campaign in Pennsylvania
quarters at Valley Forge. Here the
suffering OF the men was dreadful
The wretched log huts could not be
warmed, and only few men had
blankets, and even straw could not be
had. Food OF any description was
scarce, and the poorly fed men many
times felt the pangs of starvation. Be
sides these dreadful conditions. intri-
cues We're made to remove Washington
by very influential men. Pennsylvania
sent In paper strongly censuring
sWashinGton; also did Massachusetts
Tho plan was to make Gates. "thc Con-
aueror OF Burgoyne,, as. they called
him, commander-in-chief In the place.
OF Washington. However, these plans
we're refused by the army. and
the great majority of the best citizens.
and the plot failed Washington bore
these plots against him with the calm
dignity OF n gentleman. and earnestly
devoted his energy to the pressing du-
ties that surrounded him. He made
his home with Isaac Potts. One day
Potts was walking up a creek near his
house, when he heard u persons, voice.
He stopped and listened; he heard some
one praying near him. Hiding among
fhe trees, he saw Washington on his
knees pleading with Heaven to save
Ills beloved country.
80 VIRGINIA LEIGH MORTON.
161 Sycamore ST.. Petersburg, Va.
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quality Of youth / would ride fifty
miles, my son, to SEQ tho little boy
whose heart Is so honest and his lips
to puro that could depend upon every
word he said"
His mother used to teach him to come
to her night and morning and kileel down
by her and thank God for his blessings,
and ask Hin to teach him to do his
duty. Many boy ind gill now have
Just such parents, but they do not listen
to their teachings as he dld.5sA i
His father moved from Wcsttnorcland
TO Stafford county. where his childhood
years We're spent. When he was ten
years old his father died, and he was
left in the care of his mother When he
was fourteen, like many another boy,
he wanted to be a sailor, and his elder
brother Lawrence Wnshington,s hnd him
appointed midshipnan's place In the
English navy. He had beautiful uni-
form made. and his trunk was packed
ready to leave, but when he went to
tell his mother good-by although she had
given her consent to his going, but at
the thought OF parting with her boy she
covered her face and burst into tenrs.
Then George told her If It so distressed
her he would not go. So he took his
fine uniform off. and instead of going to
tho sea he stayed ut home to help take
care of his mother and so to school.
JUDITH INGRAM,
Winnie, Va,
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WAsHINGToN's COURT
SHIP. AND MARRIAGE. E

Washington met charming young
widow. Mrs. Martha Custs,, at the home
of Major Chamberlayne, in New Kent
County, Va. The story goes that once.
while on his way to Williamsburg on
important buness, he stopped to take
dinner at the Majors home. As lie was
anxious to be at Williamsburg by the.
next morning. he ordered his servant,
Bishop, to have his horse ready after
dinner. Accordingly, when the noon meal
was over. Bishop was seen at2the front
gate with his horse: but Washington was
SO cnptivated with Mrs. Custls that he
forgot his urgent business, and left Ills
seryent to hold the horse all the after
noon. At last he rose to go. but his
host told him that he was never willing
for his guests to leave after sunset. and
Washington was prevailed upon to spend
the night. The next morning the servant
appeared at the front gate with the horse,
but It was late before the start was
made. On his return from williamsburg,
Washington stopped to see Mrs Gusts
at her home, and before he left she lad
promised to be his wife. Some months
afterwards they were married at old st.
Peters Church, in New Kent county.
After their marriage they went to her
home, and soon after that they made
their home at Mount Vernon, which he
inherited from his brother.
s.OLIVE NJ. zAGEE;
Norwood Va, h
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WASHINGTON WITH BRAD
DOCK. ls

On the 9th of July General Braddocks
army was marching along in grand ar
ray, as If they were going to ball. In
this way they crossed the Monongahela.
Their banners and pennants were flying.
their drums were beating, and their.
flies playing. 5
With this host was George Washing
ton, the brave young Virginian who had
como along with Braddocs as aide. He
was skilled in the Indian mode of war
fare, and as they were at any time lable
g.. to be beset with them on their march
to Fort Duquesne, he begged Braddock
to let him send backwoodsmen to beat
up and down the forests. But the Gem
eral listened to these entreaties with
disdain, as he was very proud Of his
grand army They We're marching on In
this manner, until about two o'clock
when they were suddenly startled by y
rain Of bullets coming from unseen
marksmcn. It was then that the back
woodsmen proved their bravery. They
guarded the confused army as best they
could a remannt of the once proud
army was at last saved. General Brad
dock was killed. The part Of the army
that was saved owed Its preservation
almost entirely to Washington, and he
was greatly praised for his conduct.
SAMUEL LEE ROBERTSON.
i. mn lla<, Vo i
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GEORGE WASHINGTON'S
SCHOOL DAYS.

AS have written several letters late
~, and have failed to sell them in
our T. D. G. G.. columns, will nt-.
tempt to write once moro. hope this
one may escape the waste basket.
our editor has given us some very
good subject to write about, and
really think he must have good
memory, as he still Knows so much
about history and our great men.
GreoEe Washington, MS we all know.
was born in Westmoreland county. Va.
February 20, 1872. His birthplace. stood
near tho Potomac River. It was
low, singly STORY building, with large
chimney at each end. He was quite
boy, of eleven years, when his faith
er's death occurred. His mother had
the responsibility of his cduca ion
from then on. He was sent to school
to an old man named Hobby. who
taught him writing. reading and arith-
mctic. He learned something abou
land-surveylng from Mr.. Williams.
Washington was always the leader
among the boys in studies and upon
the. playground He used to drill the
boys. as If they We're soldiers and
would divide them into armies, one of
which was generally commanded by
hlmself, He led his playmates in run
ning, jumping and wrestling. In those
days boys must have had awful large
teet and hands. Judging from Georges,
for when he had become man. he
wore number thirteen boots, ana his
hands weer so large he had to have his
gloves made to order. We'll, why not
have big feet and hands? he was a,
great man. Some Of the boys nova
days wouldn't mind being big" about
their feet and hands If thew could he
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EARLY LIFE OF GEORGE.
WASHINGTON.

George Washington was born in
A. 1 t@9rel rha 6sounty Va February
porn stood near the Potomac River,
and was q low, single story building
sW W ,,laa a large chimney at each end. Els
1 Ia. was Is, augustine Washington. and
Baii. George was his mothers Oldest
enid. He was only eleven years old
tW WI e n. ms fati:ar died, and the respon-
character, and stern, but kind.
ia as'riiston was sent to school to an
reading, writing, and arithmetic Al
telWards lie went to school to Mr..
Williams, from whom he learned some
IN tlllt n e q. about land surveying. Among
st4 y 5 !. and upon the playground.
left school, and spent the winter near
hlexandria, at Mt. Vernon, the home Of
acquainted with Lord Fairfax. an old
bachelor, who owned, in the Northwest
e ,ln part Of virginia. tract OF land
Mountains, a vast territory from which
twenty-one counties have been made.
L l.3 q l ETd was very much pleased
to survey these wild lands. Washing
tons experience as q surveyor in these
backwoods taught him a great deal
about Indian customs and frontier life
hld thiS knoWicdEe served MIN In good
stead In after years, when he had to
fight the Indians. About this time
trouble arose between the French. In
dams and Americans. George Wash
ington was made colonel OF an army
shortly nfter,this Washington met a
charming young widow" Mrs. Martha
Gusts, at the home of Major Chamber
laync, In New Kent county. Vn. Some
months later they were married at old
st. Peters Church. in Newtkcnt county
soon after this Washington moved to
Mt. vernon, fine estate, which he
inherited from his brother, Lawrence.
Here he and his wife always lived hap
PLY.
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,WAsHINGTON's DAYS AT
VALLEY FORGE,

In 1I777-'s. after tho battle Of German
town and the destruction OF the Della
ware. Washington led In the month OF.
November his army into tho winter
quarters at Valley Forge. about twenty
miles FROM Philadelphia. The hardshtps
and sufferi,gs tof the army at this time
We're almost Incredible. Until they could
build rude huts where they could shelter
themselves. the men were exposed to
the cold and the snow. They were half
naked for clothing and nearly starved
for the want OF provisions.
1t was astonishing how the soldiers
bore their prlvntons. and Washington
the responsibility and anxiety which
pressed upon him.
II was just ut this time that tho Con-.
way. conspiracy was brought to his know
ledge. He was much disturbed to find
treachery and discomfort added to the
material discomforts which harrassed
him.
The situation was desperate. These
were perhaps the darkest days of Wash
ington's life. There was a reaction IN
the public mind against him and his
mana gement3of the patriotic cause. This
was the unjust sentiment that found its
way to Congress; and that body in a
measure abandoned him.
Selected by ELIZABETH FARRELL,
Caremout. Va.
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WAsHINGTON's YOUNG
DAYS,

Washington was born February %,
17S2, on q little place on Bridge creek.
not far from Potomac river When
Washington was but eleven years old
his father died, leaving his training ell
tirely to his kind mother His mother
was Mary BALL Washington had very
poor school advantages; but while In
Stafford he learned reading and writing
FROM an old sexton named Hobby
lilo WAS later sent to live With his half
brother, Augustine Washington. in order
that no might receive instruction under
n Mr.. Williams, who was u very good
teacher,
Washington WAS leader in both Ills
studies and games. Tie used TO divide
Alls sclloolmates In companies, one Of
which he always commanded himself.
lie excelled his playmates In running,
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GEORGE WASHINGTON'S
SCHOOL DAYS.

Rot long after the death of Mr.. WASH
ington, George started to n country
school, where he learned to read, write
and cipher BY the time he was twelve
lie could write u clear, bold hand.
George was tall. strong boy, and had
Il very high temper, IIe could run
faster jump further and throw stone
higher than any other boy In school,
The boys ut school were all fond of
plpYing Soldiers" Whenever they
played they would choose George for
their commander. When he would hold
up his little wooden sword and Shout
Come on" tho boys would all rush into
battle with Wild hurnh.
EMMA BONNER.
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GEORGE WASHING TON.

Washington was called the American
Fabus.'
He was the fourth. son OF Augustine
Washington, and was born at Bridges
creek, in Westmoreand county, VA, on
the I'D of February, 1892.
His father married Mary Bal. the
belle OF the county, by whom he1 had
six children. She was his second wife,
and she outived him by forty years.
His father possessed large estates, and
had he lived he would probably have sent
George 10 England to be educated
Georges father died in April l743, ana
George was left 10 the guardianship of
Ills mother.
George had greatly distinguished him
self in several. expeditions by his great
talents. He, was nnister Of military
stratagerns.
On his forty-tilird year he was made
commander-in-chief of the entire army.
Lawrence, Georges brother was sour-
teen years his senior, and lie lived at
Mount Vernon, the name ne gave to the
estate on the Potomac which he inher-
tied from his father.
His brother Lawrerce's health falling
him, lie passed the winter OF 1851 in
Barbados, George being with his brother
Lawrence, and keeping. as was his usual
custom, journal during their residence
on the death OF Lawrence, which oc-
CURED the following summer al Mount
Vernon, the estate was left TO n daugh-
ter, who, dying in infancy, the property
passed. according to the terms OF tho
will, into the possession of George. who
thus became the owner Of his memorable
home.
f3ni,n,,v l. AZ Ill;
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clared the Colonies free and indepcn-
dent This Is called the "Declaration
OF Independcnce.'' : ''o''
GERTRUDE s. CARAVAN
49,. Il New Fern, n. c.
GEORGE WASHINGTON.

-, George Washington was born IN
Mssssstm9 9I, county, Va, February 81
I -; ils rather died when he was d
70 bring up. He got his education az
nome ana at neghborhood school,
~ nome he learned to shoot. to ride
SON, and though he had set his heart
on being a sailor. he gave 1t IN be-
cause II sricved his mother SO much,
When he was only seventeen rssold
Lord Fairfax. a friend OF his brother.
employed him to snrvey vast tracts OF
land which the King OF England had
given him In the Valley Of Virginia.
He was made President. 1889. Four
years later he wns again unanimously5
elected, but no refused the third term.
He was called Father Of Fills Coun-
try because he had managed the
nations affairs IN It's infancy. Wasl,-
ington died In 1893, at his home at Mt
Vernon.
CLARENCE A. SPENCER.
RaSl<pryiliC.f
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MUNYON,
Philadelphia, Pa.

i . Z. Is, b . /.
with the fair widow the first time they
had ever seen her
AS military general, Washington
ranks among the highest, whether of an
Gent or modern tines.
Frederick the Great of Prussia sent
him portrait. Of himself, with the mes
sage, From the oldest general in Europe
to the greatest genral in the world.
At the close OF tie Revolutionary War
America was in his power, but Instead
of "A dictator he became one Of her most
obedent sons. Military command he as
stunned as a duty but whenever an OPP
portunity offered he FASTENED to resign
it, that he might retire to the shades
and peace Of private life. He was the
first President of the United States, and
was nauSuratcd into that high office
March 4. 1885, Having served two prcsi-
dental terms. he declined the honor
which his countrymcn would doubtless
haze again conferred upon him, and he
sought the gratiicaton OF his farm at
Mount Vernon.
The Virginia troops We're Inherited By
Dinwiddic. the commander Of a military
district of Virginia. He was sent on a
mission to the French authorities beyond
the Allegheny river, and he was APP
pointed lieutenant-colonel in l754; had
a successful sldrmish with tho French,
and defended Fort Necessity, hand he was
Obliged to- sumronderson july 50. lie
was . volunteer aide-dc-can1p in the
battle Of Braddock
Washington was a true Christian, and
Il member OF the Episcopal Church.
lie c:!td unexpectedly, after few days
Illness, on December "A. 1799. lie was
buried with due national Rhonors, and the
Americans mourned the loss of a true
friend and father
Z1PPORAII eSCHEER,
1856 East Main Street,
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was left to the care of his mother, whose
maiden name was Mary Ball. She was
n woman OF strong will, religious and
storm but kind. She taught hor son the
principles OF truth and honor.
but while il, Stafford he was taught read
Ing and writing by the sexton of the
parish man named Hobby, later he
was sent to live with his half-brother,
Augustine Washington, IN Westmorcland
county, in order that he might receive
instruction from Mr.. Williams who con-
Quoted fairly good school. Here WASH
ington learned some mathematics and
land surveying.
Among the boys Washington was leader
both III his studies and upon tho play
ground.
Il lie used to divide his companions IN
armies, one OF which he always COM
nanded himself, and fight battles. His sid
was always victorious.
? lie excelled his playmates In running,
jumping and wrestling,
In 1747, when he was not quite sixteen,
he left school and went to visit his
brother Lawrence, who resided at Mt.
Vernon. Here he met Lord Fairfax, an
old bachelor who had come to Virginia
to take possession OF his large grant Of
land across the Blue Ridge Mountain.
1t was the purpose Of Lord Fairfax to
send settlers into that region, but before
doing aso It was necessary that the
country should be surveyed. For this
work he found Washington in every way
capable LOIS NJ. NANCY.
Box 90, Blackstone, Va.
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APPEARANCE AND CHAR
ACTER OF WASHINGTON.

When washington was made Conn
lnander-in-chief he was in prime Of
life forty-thrce years old, tall and stately,
noble IN bearing and always dignified.
All who saw him admired his manly
presence, soldlerly look, and the fine APP
pcarance lie made especially on horse
back. Tho commission bestowed on
June goth, laid on him as heavy a re-
sponsibillty as any ono man has ever
borne. We all know how nobly he sus-,
tanned II. and what his country owes to
his courage fidelity and patriotism.
VIRGINIA LEE JACKSON.
KesWick, Va.
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HERMAN l.. WOOD,
321 West Wilcox Street,
Petersburg, Va.
GEORGE WASHINGTON.

George Washington was born at
Wakefield, in Westmoreland county, on
February %. 17a2. His fathers name
was Augustine Washington and his
mothers, Mary. Georges father died
when he was twelve years old; so he
and his mother lived In Stafford coun-
lty on the Rappahannock River. He
grow UP 70 be an honest. truthful obe
dent, strong and bold Lad. lie could
run the fastest, jump tho farthest.
climb the highest swim the longest,
and ride the swlftest Of all his play
mates. They all liked him because he
was so gentle, kind, and true, and nj
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WAsHINGTON's INAUGU.
RATION.

Washington was inaugurated in the
year of 1888, His journey to New York,
then the seat of government was like a
him. Young girls, clothed in white, scat
tered flowers along his way. The oath
Of Office was administered by Chancellor
Livingston, of New York, on the balcony
of the senate-house, in the presence Of
.throngs of people, who filled the street,
the windows and the roofs of surround
ing buildings. And when Nashngtons
voice was heard in acceptance of the
pledge to preserve, protect and defend
the Constitution Of the United States"
every one felt that the new republic was
safe.
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WASHINGTON'S# VISIT TO
THE FRENCH COM


Ei5 Washington set out from williamsburg.
Va, October 3d. 1853, to carry message
to the French commander. He was acS
companled by his old fencng-master, Van
.Brann 10 act as Interpreter.
e. Oh the way they were Joined by an
agent of the Ohio Company and excellent
guide, Christopher Gist, and they pro-
5cseded to Logstown and conferred with
ytheaIndians. ftf.ys
Several Of the chiefs accompanied
Washington in his search forfthe F'rencll'
commander. VI.
st Pierre. the French commander, re-
.ceived Washington courteously, but tried
to persuade the Indians to join the
French. = a a$
Great perlls and hardships were en-
countercd on their winter journey home
ward.
Washington and Gist made their way on
foot to Gist's home. on the MonOn gahela.
where Washington secured horse and
went us fast as possible to Williamsburg
with his letter from the French COM
+ nandcr.
St Pierre sent civil answer 10 Cover
Eor Dinwiddie. but said he would not
leave the territory unless ordered to do SO
by his superiors.
Washington advised that the English
should build a fort at the junction OF the
Allegheny and Monongahe!ela rivers.
ESS1E TAYLOR cox.
2517 Z. Grace Stu 81
Richmond, Va.
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ways told tho truth. When George
was ], sixteen years old, lie stopped
school md became n surveyor. Thls
Kept hin out OF doors most Iof the
time. .nhd undo him strong, healthy,
and big ABsurveyor ID one who goes
around surveying or measuring land,
50 tho people, can know dust how much
they own ana where THO limo runs tliut
pies. He was II .fne-looking fellow.
He was almost six feet tall, light
brown hair blue eyes, atd IL frnnls
way about him, although Ito wus quiet
and never talked mitch, that people
always believed what he said. ana
those that worked with him We're al
he told them.
Scottsville, Va
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WASHINGTON WHEN A BOY

Westmoreland county gave to Virginia
and our country, the noblcst figure that
ever stood in tho forefront of a nations
life"
Washington was born on the END day
Of February, l732 His birthplace was on
Bridges Creek moi far from Potomac
River The house contained four rooms
brick chimney. IL
Three years utter hl4 rth tlie family
moved 10 Stafford coul Just across INC
river from Frederick Arg Here his
l l,ss An Aug, WAS ,ston, died whom
George was only cleve years old. and he
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CLARENCE A. SPENCER.
aged Il ycars.l {.
Acrostic.

Acrostic.
We all love him.
Always remembering him.
So brave and true.
he never told lie.
In war Or peace the Same was lie.
Noble from childhood,
Great through life.
To-day is his birthday.
oh may we all try to be.
Nothing but noble like him.
LOIS NANCY. &