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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-03

distance northwest OF the brick residence
of Mr.. NJ T. De PUtron, and nearly one
mile north Of the village Of Falls Church,
Va.
The stone is badly broken, two large
pieces which have been broken on lying
by its side, on the ground.
Unlike the north corner stone, near
Woodside. Md, and the east corner stone,
neal. Chesapeake Beach railroad station.
Maryland. both Of which are three
feet high and marked vertically, not hor
izontally. this one is but two feet high.
and similar in size 20 the other inter-
mediate stones The lettering, however,
is different, on this stone going round
the corner" a part of the inscription be-
ing on each side.
y large oak tree, twenty-five inches
in diameter, and apparently seVenty-five
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-03

AIr. Payne's residence. This was the sec
ond Virginia stone 10 be placed at uneven
distances. but as the end Of the mile fell
in little stream near the turnpike, the
stone was set IS rods or poles back on
firm ground. and is marked IS Miles 3o4
Poles" It is IN poor condition, badly bat
tered and Clipped. only a part of the let
tering being legible.
One-half mile west of this is Bailey's
Cross Roads. and memory is quickened
even now at the remembrance OF the lus-
cious repast Of crackers. cheese, sardines.
and coca cola partaken of in a tired,
dusty, and almost famished condition, at
the corner grocery store at that place. AT
this stone we are exactly southwest OF the
central part of Washington City.
Stone NO. 7 stands in an open hay field,
on land OF Mr. W. II. Torrison, and is
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-03
His Humble Judgment Wrong.

from the New YORK Sun.
Yes" said the publisher Of art cata-
logues and artistic advertising devices. 4
have done we'll the past year and expect
20 do better in future Sometimes make
a mistake however, that makes me feel s.
little tired.
Not long ago our firm wished 10 repro
duce in catalogue and card form q paint
ing that appeared in one of the maya
zines 1 called on the artist 10 buy the
right She wanted $500. II was more
than I was willing 10 pay, so 1 offered
her a royalty instead.
she accepted. and We have already had
10 pay her SlS,0o0. with the demand for
the picture increasing every hour
An experience like that keeps a man
fairly humble regarding the infallibility
of his business Judgment
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-03

The present occasion seems 20 be a
fitting one 10 call attention in some
public manner TO the neglected and di-
lapidated condition Of the earliest land
marks OF the Federal government. and
to the absolute necessity OF prompt ac-
ton II their preservation Is thought to
be desirable
Although no longer a part Of the Dis
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-03

lost, and one. the initial stone. IS not
visible but is confidently believed TO be
in perfect condition.
One stone is connected with the ancient
city OF Alexandria, and this is No. 3, on
the southeast line. II stands absolutely
in the waters OF the Potomac River at
Fox's Ferry, and Is in very precarious
condition.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-03
Meant Him.

From the Catholic Standard and Times
Bess-I really think May is in love With
you.
Jack-Rcally? Why?
Bess-I heard her remark yesterday
that LONELINESS in man is not really g
drawback, but a sign Of character.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-03

A paper of exceptional interest to the
people Of Washington and vicinity was
read recently before the Columbia His
torical Society by Mr.. Frederick T..
Woodward on THE Boundary Stones Of
the Old District of Columbia and Vir-
ginia." It was full of valuable historical
data that should be preserved. and on
this account. no less than for It's read
able feature, The Washington Herald re-
produces it herewith by courtesy OF Mr.
Woodward with map showing the loca-
ton Of the boundary stones The text
follows:
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-03
The Boundary Stones
MARKING THE LINES OF THE OLD DIS
TRIO. OF COLUMBIA AND VIRGINIA

the Old Dominion on a balmy day in June
when the fragrant odOr of pine and
balsam are in the ARA carpet Of newest
green under foot. a comfortable feeling
of satisfaction with all the world, boon
companion who is a good traveller and
never grumbles. and a contented mind,
and with these we viii look at the abiding
places of the first stones ever placed 10
mark the outlines of the city of Washing
ton and the District Of Columbia.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-03

1t IS my purpose now to describe in
regular order the location Of the various
miIestones and 10 exhibit such pictures
as viii best serve To show the present
condition Of each stone, and for this pur-
pose a rough sketch OF the location of the
stones. with some reference to the sur
rounding country. is shown. upon which
the various stones are indicated by proper
numerals.
! invite You i'm Imagination TO come
with me into the highways and byways of
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-03

Supposed to be exactly ten miles from
the south corner. but, according to ac-
curatc measurements made by triangula
ton by the Coast and Geodetic Survey In
1919, actually ten statute miles and 2SO.5
feet, the west corner stone stands in the
edge Of a little grove of trees a short
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-03

feet high. has grown UP 50 close TO the
stone as to seriously endanger IT, in
order 70 preserve the stone the tree
should be cut down. AS on all the Nir-
giuia stones, the date Is 1871. Two mag
nificcnt oak trees. each three or four feet
In diameter. mark the entrance 20 the
country road on which the stone IS stu
atad.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-05-24
HELD FOR cHlLo's MURDER.
Henry becker Arrested nj EImhurst
FOR Death OF stpnridt Girl.


NEW YORK. May 2i-IIenry Beck.
or. twcnty-one years old. Of New York
was last night arrested on suspicion
that he was the mau who on wcdnes.
dry assaulted and murdered Amelia.
the ffteen,year-old daughter 81 WI.
liam Stafcldt. farmer Of Elmhurst.
Ny
Becker. according % the police. al.
mltted having been In the ncighbor-
hood az the hour the crime was COM
mltted aud having washed his hands
az n pump In the nearby yard Of Mrs.
Emily Slmonson.
The arrest was made on the Shell
road. near the Siaieldt home. and the
prisoner later locked up.
Becker said that be spent wednes-
day In chopplng wood for n farmer Of
Elmhur-t. The police say that he was
thus engaged In the forenoon. hut not
later in the day. They are looking
for a man said 10 have been In Beck.
ers company.
The police say that Becker has be-
fore been arrested for assault Photo
graphs Of the prisoner were made and
hastily developed for distribution In
the nelghborhood. In this way Il II
hoped 90 learn more Of Beckers where.
abouts ON "Wednesday aud the identity
Of his companion.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-05-24
MRS. M'klNLey DYING,
widow of Mnrtyrea President stricis-
en- With Paralysis.

CANTON. o., May 24.--Nlrs. McI<ln-
ley has suffered a stroke Of paralysis.
and her attending physician, DR.. o. Il.
Portman. said that she IL unconscious
and there Is no hope OF her recovery.
A message was sent 10 Surgeon Gen
eral Rlxey at Washington asking that
he come here II possible. Admiral
Rixey was the physician TO the late
President Mckinley and attended Mrs.
Mckinley during her last serious III
ness after the trip OF President and
Mrs. Mckinley TO California and Is
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-05-24
K.roli q. Auto Trip TO nsui.a.,a..

kureki on Auto Trip Co nattisneids.
BOSTON, May 2i.-The feature %
General Kurokrs visit 10 Harvard was
the gathering Of students about the
steps Of University hall after the
luncheon In the Union and the brief
address made by the distinguished .vis.
itor In response 10 that of welcome by
President White Of the senior class,
General Kuroki was introduced by Ma
jor Higglnsou and was heartily cheer
ed by the students. The party was
later taken In charge by the japanese
club Of Harvard aud left on an auto
mobile trip 20 the battlehelds Of Lex
Ington and Concord.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-05-24
r.rel. sr.,.m w.rL. w,Ii.

ALBANY. n. ". May 24.-The sen.
ate passed three bills which are de-
signed TO make sweeping changes In
criminal work In this state by extend.
Ing the parole system 10 all the major
crimes. excepting only murder In the
FIRST degree. which IA punishable By
Haafh
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-05-24
usr.e Illustrated the word.

CLEVELAND. o.. May -. - John
skala. q hostler Of this city. tried to
teach a trick horse phonetic spelling
and was kicked In the face and seri.
ously injured. The animal would spell
such words a. ''cst" cleveland and
"horse" readily by picking out the let.
tiers. Asked TO spell Kicked" the horse
picked out KICKED" mo: like
this" said sksla patiently. lie laid
out the letters "KI-K.T" The horse
then kicked him In the face. and skaia
learned all about Il AZ the hospital.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-05-24

NEW YORK. May a. - Secretary
George Il. Cortelyou left for Canton.
o.. upon learning II the critical H.
ness OF Mrs. william Mckinley
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-05-24
A warming As.la., naa Company.

AsHBURN. Ga. May -. - Robert
Henderson. alias VIII Ford. negro, was
hanged here for the murder Of q. w.
May. In n talk from the scaffold he
warned all to take heed and avoid bad
company.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-05-24
Nor. rr..s,. ror "wom.s .. B,..."

WASHINGTON. May 2i.-Mrs. lisa.
bella Emerson Case. who attracted
some attention AZ ''the woman In blue"
who tried TO see the president az oys.
ter Ray last summer and who has
since sought TO see the president was
taken Into custody here on the charge
Of insanity and detained NJ the house
Of detention pending examination. She
Il thirty years old.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-05-24
MRS. William M'KINLEY.

MRS. WILLIAM MKlNLEY.
thought 60 understand well the treat
ment necessary for her.
A consultation Of local physicians
has been called TO determine what
treatment Is 10 be resorted 10 In a
hope Of saving her life.
After consultations OF physicians OF
wide reputation they stated that Mrs
Mckinley could not long survive.
Mrs. Mckinley Is In n comatose con-
dition. Surgeon General Rixey has ar.
rived from Washington.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-07-21
The Country Woman's Advantage.
business.

Now. there is no doubt that house
keeping In hot weather is about the
most trying work that could be de-
vised. Wash day, ironing day. baking
day and sweeping day have terrors
enough of their own in cool weather,
but when their tasks must be done in
a broiling temperature they are labors
fit for Hercules. The farmers wife.
who is compelled to rise at daylight.
has some advantages over her town
sisters in that she can get much Of
her heavy work out of the way before
the sun is high. Besides. as a rule.
she lives in an airy. tree shaded house
and can take her tubs or her ironing
board outdoors. and the summer kitch-
en- is so open that even on the .fiercest
baking day the hour, or two spent over
the stove is not enervating.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-07-21
COMFORT IN HOT WEATHER.
How to EeutraIize the Effect Of
High Temperature.

The average housewife suffers more
from hot weather than do the mem
bers Of her family whose duties call
them to airy offices or shady school
rooms in which are installed all the
appliances for making torrid day
tolerable. It Is the midday heat that
tells upon body and mind, and when
the workers come home in the evening
and find mother exhausted and queru-
lOus and Bridget ON the verge of re-
volt they are amazed and shocked that
those whose lines are such singuIarly
easy ones should be 50 unappreciative
Of their lot. For of course by even
ing the house is neat and cool, the
steaminS wash boiler and the blister
ing irons have all been tucked away.
while the dust from swept floors or
passing teams no longer adds its chok-
ing current to an atmosphere that is
as scorching as that of Tartarus. The
baby has been put to bed and the rest
of the little ones are holding, too tired
to tease or romp. AS the lengthening
shadows fall through the neatly cur
tanned windows the scene seems q
haven of peace and coolness and the
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-07-21
How to Manage In the City.

The woman who lives in city house
or fiat may so regulate her work that
the worst can be done in the cool part
of the day. She has also the oppor-
tunity Of making use Of many labor
saving and heat economizing devices
which the ruralist perhaps, cannot get
In fat the windows may be shaded
with awnings at both the front and
rear. Boxes of flowers at the window
will give the suggestion of GOODNESS
and help to purify the air. An cleo
trio fan can be installed in any apart
ment where there Is electric light-a
fan large enough for cooling an ord:-
nary room costing S. or Sc. Pals of
water set about a warm house also
help to cool and purify the air.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-07-21

limitations Of various grasses, but most
have feathers of some kind. One
young lady sat by me in the car yes
terday. and the long pheasant tail that
adorned her hat nearly blinded me be-
fore hit upon way to save my eyes
And she was SO blissfully unconscious
of it! A few of the seasons hats have
long streamers hanging down the back.
Nearly all the flowers look as though
they were badly faded, roses being
half dusty brown with a shade of pink
somewhere.
Shirt waists are still with us and
likely to remain. Yet where are last
seasons hats-those big contrivances
that no number Of hatpins could keep
on us in even a little wind? Now shirt
waists may disappear from us Just as
suddenly and completely as have the
big hats.
Tucks and narrow and broad piaits
still remain as the legitimate manner
Of trimming. with the addition of deep
embroidered linen cuffs, belt and col
lar to match. These sets are very
"AuNu HhCu anu are Sccu everywhere,
The embroidery is done in a bold de-
sign. which shows up well. Waists of
fine linen, batiste or one of the dainty
wash silks are often chosen to wear
with dark skirt of linen. blue or
some other dark shade or one Of the
light poplins or even Yelling. One Of
the figures in the illustration shows a
dark blue silk skirt trimmed with
three bands Of velvet and with A
jumper Of velvet and the dress silk
Worn over the white silk waist this ia
very dressy and girlish; but. alas, old
ish women will wear just such things
II no restraint is put upon them. Re-
Gently | saw 4 woman of tylcer.ain
age and weighing over 200 pounds
wearing just such Il costume. She was
so serenely happy that would not
like to ~, the one to Wal,en her.
White linen coats to match n skirt
are very swell Just now for those who
can afford them. PiIuc. Gimitv. coarse
white cheyiot weave and butcher linen
are the best materials.
OLIVE HARPER.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-07-21

Editor Caucasiar,, Shreveport, La
Dear SIT: | send you under scparat,
cover copy of the soil survey OF Caddo
parish, and request that you give public
notice OF the fact that ] will supply all
those citizens Of Caddo parish with a
copy ii they Will write to me to that
effect
The soil survey Of Caddo, DeSoto
and VIM parishes, in this congressional
district has been completed and | am
IendcavorIng to procure a survey OF the
soil OF the other parishes, which will be
done as rapidly as possible
These soil surveys are OF great help
to those in the boil weevil district by
enabling them to determine what crops
can be raised on their land in lieu of
cotton.
have co-operated with the Agricul-
tural Department in establishing num-
Der OF demonstration farms i'll each par
ISL OF the boil weevil district, aggregat-
ing something like one thousand, and
through these demonstration farms
these soil surveys will assist in enlight-
ening the people, and | trust result in
much material benefit
While | have succeeded in having
rural free delivery routes established in
all of the parishes Of this district in
which the roads would justify them, |
all still working to establish more
Some time ago | had an interview
with the Secretary of Agriculture, Hon.
James Wilson, and he assured me that
# my people wanted lecturers who
would talk to them on forestry, good |
roads, soil surveys, diversihcation in
agriculture, or other lines pertaining to |
his department, that he would furnish |
them if the people of my district applied |
% him through me- | have sent out
many petitions SO that the people might |
sign trem; but have only received back
, limited number, not sufficiently gen
rial in their nature to Justify me at this
ime i'll making the application above
If the people want these lee
urers, and will make application for
hem, | am sure that Mr.. Wilson will
re glad to furnish them. Yours truly,
J. f. WATKINS
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-07-21
Anticipating Warm Days.

1t is good plan to be prepared for
hot day cooking by making out in ad-
vance special bills of fare that will not
require much fire. All the ingredients
for these that can be placed in the
storeroom in advance should be bought
In anticipation of emergencies, for it
will be relief to have no shopping to
do on day when the thermometer is
registering 100 in the shade Provi-
dence seems to temper the wind to the
shorn lamb by making eating a second
airy consideration when the mercury
nies upward. Cool salads. fruits
canned goods, including fish, dried
beef or ported meats, with selections
from the stock of the delicatessen
dealers, will afford variety enough for
number of meals.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-07-21

enjoyed regular country supner-ber-
ries, tea and freshly made biscuit
and watched the moon rise over the
baycocks. The next morning they
were off early and spent that night in
Providence. From Providence to Mar
ragansett Pier is one of the finest troll
ley trips in the country. They visited
the pier, leaving in time to catch an
evening ferryboat at Saunderstown for
Jamestown. They stopped at a small
hotel there overnight and the next day
took the ferry over to Newport, which
they also explored. From Newport
they had their choice of going home by
trolley or by one of the many cheap
boats stopping there. They were gone
exactly week and covered more
ground than most people do in twice
that length Of time.
Next season they are going to "do''
the north shore of Massachusetts.
with possibly a slight invasion of, New.
Hampshire.
1t does not cost half as much ,as to
travel by train. and you have fresh
afr. open cars and see everything on
the way. stopping and going on as
you please.
l wonder other girls do not try it
for a change. MAY WINDSOR.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-07-21
J. EDWARD s1MMoNs-rRED EATON

ing capacity of 257.22O. 100000 gallons
| The largest reservoir, the AshOkan
will cover 1O.12O acres and hold 40
600, 100000 gallons. The dam required
| to create this artificial lake will cost
| $29,OOO,OOO and will be the largest in
the world. Built of earth rock and
| cement. 1t will be half a mile thick at
the base and 300 feet high. The spill
way over the dam will be cataract
more than hundred feet higher than
the waterfall at Niagara.
The mighty aqueduct which is to
carry the waters to the great city will
require wonderful siphon drop I'M
der the Hudson. to be cut through the
solid rock coo feet below the surface
Of the river and 1000 feet below the
surface of the high ground where the
cut Is made. The plans for the crea-
ton Of this great water supply system
have been made under the supervision
Of board headed by the we'll known
financier J. Edward Simmons.
This supply Of 5OO,OOO,OOO gallons Of
water daily in addition to the present
supply is required by the growth of
New York city It is estimated that
the city will have 100000 people by
the time the work is completed The
present population is about 100000.
Los Angeles now has about 275.OOO
people. but is growing so rapidly that
vastly larger water supply is impera-
tive. Some years ago Fred Eaton, who
has been city engineer and mayor of
Los Angeles. conceived the idea OF
bringing the pure water of the Owens
river from the Sierra Nevada across
the desert to the city His plan has
been adopted. and bonds for So, OOO,-
600 have been voted to build the aque-
duct. Twenty-three miles of canal will
be dredged in the mountains Then a
conduit Of thirty seven miles, lined
with masonry. will be built Six miles
more Of aqueduct. with five miles Of
tunnel through rock. Will bring the
waters to the had lands Of Jawbone !,
canyon. About eight miles Of tunnels, !
mile Of steel flume. two miles Of steel
pressure pipe in inverted sipbon CON
structiOn, then siXty-seven miles of
aqueduct across the Antelope valley
desert. with a few more miles Of tun-
mel through ranges, will carry the |
melted snow water to big reservoir, |
near Los Angeles TO be piped through |
the city and supplied for irrigation |
purposes on the outlying farm and or
chard lands.