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Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-23

at the American capital. This unadorned
shaft. which Is somewhat similar (though
larger to the one at Yorktown marking
the spot where Lord CORVALLIS surren-
dered to the COMMANDMENT nief OF the
Continental Army, is visible for some
distance on the Potomac River, but eau
not be seen from the decks OF the regu-
lar river steamers by reason OF the fact
TINT the navigable channel Is several
miles distant.
The monument bears the inscription
"Washingtons Birthplace" and In smaller
letters at the base are the words "Erect.
ed by the United States, A. ID. 1870.
The patriotic women who have OF iate
years done so much to preserve the name
Of washington In shrines of historic as.
sociations have not wholly overlooked
Wakefield. In the neglected ouryins
ground of the Washington family on tne
plantation there may be seen one mou-
ern monuments handsome marble sap
placed over the grave OF washington
father few years since. Inc SAD pears
the following inscription;
"In memory of Augustine wash
ington, father of George Washing
ton. Born in the year 1924. Dted
May IL, 1743. This stone was
placed here by the Society OF the
Colonial Danes of America In the
state of virginia."
Although this one grave 10 MARKED
there are other graves In this, the ram
lily burying ground Of the Wasmngton
family. that show sad need OF iosterlhg
care The ancient tombstones OF varl-
ous members of the Washington family
are moss-grown, Clipped and show the
sad havoc worked by the ravages OF the
weather In not few instances the IN
scrintions In old-time script are almost
illegibfe. and the whole appearance OF
the burying ground is dilapidaten and
uncared for. barb wire fence, In none
too good repair, Is all there Is 70 pro
tect the graves from trespass by wan
dering cattle.
Several times during the past few years
thare has been preached by patriotic peo-
nile A project for rebuilding the old man
sion at Wakefield, placing in consplcu-
ous portion of the structure the rev
bricks remaining from the old house and
using the original cornerstones' II tnls
nlan IA carried out. 1t is probable that
tba undertaking would also contemplate
a restoration of the old burying ground,
With nroyisiop for its proper care here
after An unexpected circumstance has
Iatelv served to indirectly direct public
attention to neglected Wakefield strat.
ford. the old home Of Light Horse
Harry Lee and birthplace OF Gen. ROBERT
p Lee, stands in Westmoreland county,
Va. not many miles distant from Wake
field, and the steps recently taken by the
Daughters of the Confederacy looking
10 the restoration of Stratford and its
utilization as a memorial museum have
naturally directed attention to that other
historic spot in the vicinity which, for
the credit Of the American people, should
be rescued from its present state OF
abandon. WALDON FAWcETT.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-23
WZzuZYzzzzY L%a22zL1T
E,ZzLzN1zRE A-LE1ZE

uct for food and clothing. His early
years were spent on the farm, with
plenty of exercise and little schooling.
George loved to tramp across the fields,
forests and to swim in the streams. His
education was gained at country
school where he was taught for three
hours a day. Limited as his education
was, he was fond Of reading, and he
had a book into which he copied every
thing he wished TO remember. In this
book he put many rules which he him
self had formulated. These are only
few of the many:
Labor to keep alive In your breast
that little spark of celestial Are called
conscience"
think before you speak"
whisper not In the company OF
others"
Lawrence, one OF the half-brothers, had
been sent to England to school, and the
parents had planned the same for George,
but the father died suddenly, and Mrs.
Washington realized she could not afford
10 send him across the ocean. The boy
had spent considerable time on the wharf
and talking to seamen had awakened
desire for adventure. These stories
created desire to earn a living as
sailor, and he suggested IT TO his mother.
Mrs. Washington did not like the idea
of having George leave home nor did
she approve of bis career. He was sent
back to school to study surveying. When
not studying he was training his COM
pany of boys to become soldiers, and he
often got very impatient when they made
mistakes.
Shortly after bis brother Lawrence had
married the daughter Of Lord Fairfax
member of this family took a great In
terest IN the boy. He had such fancy
for the lad he put him to surveying
large tract of land In the Shenandoah
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-23

VIII doubtless come something OF
a surprise TO most readers, and pos
sibly as something Of a shock, to learn
that one Of the most historic localities
connected with the career of the foremost
American should be today almost wholly
neglected by his countrymen. This notable
object OF neglect in this age OF patriotic
shrtnes Is none other than the birthplace
OF George Washington at Wakefield Plan
tation, on the Virginia shore OF the
Lower Potomac River. 1t is not that
this significant spot Is unmarked--a crate
ful nation has seen TO It that no place
associated with George Washington Is de-
void Of monument or commemorative
tsbiet-but that It is seemingly wholly
Unknown to those countless thousands Of
patriotic pilgrims who delight to do hon.
age to Washington by visits to localities
rendered conspicuous through his career.
The neglect of Wakefield. where the
Father OF His Country first opened his
eyes upon the world, IL all the more
strange when 1t is pointed out that 1t is
located less than half days journey by
steamer from Mount vernou-that pre-
eminent mecca for the American tourist
aud for foreign visitors which Is visited
each year by thousands upon thousands
OF sightseers- The people who visit the
OLD Dominion primarily to see Mount
Vernon never think of returning home
without a peep at the quaint town Of
Alexandria. where Washington attended
church and engaged in other public ae-
tivities. and not fey Of them also make
journeys to various historic mansions
which the first president designed OF
built. as. for instance, the mansion which
he built for his beloved Nelly Gusts, but
seemingly the touring throng has quite
overlooked the fact that the savior of his
country had birthplace
The odd thing about this present-day
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-23

- HOUGH the pages of American his
tory are adorned with the names Of
~ many great men, none are brighter
and more beautifully described in letters
of chased gold than those Of Washington
and Lincoln. Students of history are
divided In their judgment which OF the
two men is the greater. But 1t Is not
really important that this question be
decided. Destiny planned a certain line
of work for both men, and they did that
work well. Their innate ability Is only
partly responsible for their success; 1t
was their unselhshness and desire to do
well whatever they undertook which
helped them TO succeed where others
might have failed. II Lincoln deserves
praise because necessity spurred him on
to greatnsss, Washington deserves as
much credit because be became great
without being driven on by necessity.
Destiny demanded a double role of Wash
ington-she made him a soldier and a
statesman, and he performed both we'll.
His trials as president were almost as
great as those be encountered as COM
msnder-in-chief Of the army. He was
placed at the head of new form OF gov
eminent. and did not have precedence TO
snlde hin, in HIS underta king. 1t was his
early training which taught him TO think
calmly and with judgment His mind
once made up. to act without fear.
He was born on the banks of the Po-
tomac River In q farmhouse; though the
house was far better than a log cabin,
II was not the mansion II is supposed
( TO have been. IT was large, roomy
place, with a steep slipping roof and
big outside chimney at either end. He
was one OF many children. His father
was rich In crops and land, though he
had little real money. Most Virginia
farmers planted tobacco, and when
money was scarce they traded this prod
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-23
A Ramona Irish MI.

From a very early date until the sixth
century the famous Hill of Tarawas was
the chief meeting place of the, Irish
kings The palace and royal banqueting
hall were built on it. and visitors are
still shown pillar which is supposed to
have been the ancient coronation stone.
1t was the site of university, aud the
center Of Irish learning, aud place Of
gathering for the Druids and musicians.
Between the second and the fifth cen
turtles 1t was the scene Of triennial as
semblies, and In $50 II witnessed Q crush
ing defeat Of the Danes.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-23

Senator George S. Nixon, Of Nevada has
A fam of $4,000 acres in Wyoming sur
rounded by a fence, as well as an 5000
acre farm in Nevada. In addition to
these his many recently acquired gold
mines yield him an immense income
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-03-16

tpark srb,,. t,pt,tateJ ftaatip,,g
vsI5n.sds, .nd Fr,1g,,. ,,,,,,ft,,s
H., gn,nIsh a. ,,h,,r,., ,,'tths ,,,i
sltan,i,nDe NJ. Gsrtalrfaht ha,' s,,,,, I
gop.i,t,a,, ,o,rs nt,, VT y, KAN ~
sn,,.r,,,fni,ni ~ tho """ Hi,,,,,a
arari.t ,,i.ai,,, H. Al ~ ai'nroh
o5r,In,'ipg tha nagitimn tnc ,,o,arati H.
Dr trhnrTsa lr,lu.aoI fuind ra, noa,,i,,
r.,r, ,aagg 1'hn,,0g NJ ft.r,,.n,G
who rs a. nephew Of Or Harwood,
|aud over twenty years ago "a resident
Of this city. IS now presiding elder Of
/ the Albuquerque district
/ Mrs Al NattIap ,.ba d, soor A.,
la5gs fo, nor' faf,,g, ban,, d, gg,,ct,,.
|a1tf NIX. tapdrrnI rla,gn,f s,,,,.
Iur.s,. ,.,ttp ia't T{sbt b.t "a. L,a,,l ,'rs
If N3vtto rim 4" fn1nrnv.5 az
dor Of led Man and Anona Cn,,nrjt
I NG /. Dperar a. pocnbnntaq MI
.ttatthirr H. IN, 5sta,n,ed ,,n,,,ho. ~
the rocahontas order and has made
many friends during her eighteen
mauths' residence in Albuquerque.
Dancing and cards were the features
.of The evenings entertainment
Dainty Refreshments were served. The
affair was held AZ RED Mems hall
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-03-16
DICTIONARIES.

| A dictionary Is almost an ndispen
sable article to reader; and tn
greater the knowledge and education
the greater the want for a dictionary
For a number ol years there wer'
only two standard editions Webster
published by O. and g. Merriam, anC
WoOster's. published by J. b. Lippen-
colt Within the last fifteen years We
have had "a number Of most excellent
new standard dictionaries publshc
viz: The Century Dictionary Tho
Standard, and Webster's Imperial Die
tionary, which Is the latest Of thc
trio, The Imperial IS not quite a,
large as the Standard Dictionary but
is q most complete work and Is So
near a duplicate Of the international
Dictionary. that the Merriam people
have fought the publishers for every
inch Of the ground they have had to
surrender
The imperial Dictionary is bound III
fun sheep. indoXed and contains 2,l95
pages II Is growing in prestige every
day The price is 5000
Coming.
Nebster's International Dictionary
Funk and WagnalPs STANDARD Die
tioaary
Dictionary stands and book holders
STRONG'S BOOK STORE.
Phone 100 Next door to p. O.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-03-16
UNIVERSITY NOTES.

c. T. Head has returned from a
"Trip to the san Pedro country where
he went with an engineering crew.
| little spread was given by the dor
mitory girls to Miss Mary McVicker
| Of Gallup. on Tuesday night Miss
| Mcyieller. who had to leave the Var
! sity on account Of her eyes last fall,
came to hear Paderewski. In fact q
group of Gallup people came in TO
hear the noted pianist Miss Ida Hart
ana Mrs. Charles Scott, who also visit
ed the university remained over to
see Mrs Patrick Campbell as Mrs.
Ebbsmith, "a.
The rehearsals for the annual play,
Loves Labor Lost" to be held at
the opera house April 2S, are well un-
der way. and promise good results
Miss Susia Philips, OF the prepare
tory senior class, had the pleasure Of
| a visit last week to the Grand Canyon
in Arizona, She is enthusiastic about
the charm and grandeur of this great
chasm.
Mr. Robert Smart and wife were
among the recent visitors at the uni
Iversity. Or. Smart was formerly a
surgeon in the United States army
land recently returned from the Philip
pine Islands. There is a strong prob
ability that Or and Mrs Smart VIII
locate In Albuquerque.
Mr.. S. x. Carson is the latest new
student aud probably viii be the last
one this year His family has moved
to Albuquerque from Las Vegas and
he likewise changes his school
The following persons have received
I from the board Of control insignia for
good athletic work: Misses Edie,
Niven, Bel Franklin and Beatrice and
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-03-16
BOYS PLAY WITH GUN;
NEW FACE IN HEAVEN

Denver. March 15.-Clarence Neil
son, slX-year-old son of Robert H.
Nelson, CHIEF airbrake inspector OF
the Moffatt road, was killed today by
the discharge from a shotgun which
he and companion, Pavalo Pasto-
rem, years old We're trying to
load. The boys were playing at the
latter's home and young Pastorcn
was endeavoring to drive a shell in
to the gun with a stick. The Nelson
lad was holding the @un at the muZ-
zlo and standing directly in front Of
IT, Practically his entire left side was
died Instantly
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-03-16
Bic Hangers Meeting

A rangers meeting viii be held ir
Silver city ON April To- IL and 10
which viii be- attended by the loca
national forests The chief inspector
and inspectors for Arizona and New
Mexico and various officials from the
Washington office will also be pres
ent This meeting Is held for the
purpose of enabling rangers and 9TH
or officers TO come In closer touch
with each other ana with the Wash
ington Officials
II Is estimated that there win be in
attendance upwardsof fifty or sixty
men connected with the forestry ser
vice.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-03-16

FEES GOOD ICE CREAM, AND
ICE CREAM SODA. WALTON'S
DRUG STORE.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-03-16
| sell on credit for less than
others do for cash. You can
CIothe your family at SL00 per
week, {. MAHARAM, SIG w.
Central avenue,

A SNAP-House and two Lots must
be sold at once. W. p. Aetcalf
sal West Gold avenue.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-03-16

Poll tax Is now due and payable at
Dunbar's, corner Third and Gold. Of
flee open until 1870 y. m
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-03-16

DO NOT FAIL TO ATTEND THE
SALE OF THE PROPERTY BE
LONGING TO THE ESTATE OF
GEORGE II. SOMERS. DECEASED.
SEE ADVERTISEMENT or THE
EXECUTORS or THE ESTATE IN
THIS ISSUE SALE WILL TAKE
PLACE MARCH GOTH. 1908, AT 10
O'CLOCK A. NJ, ON THE PREMISES
OFFERED FOR SALE. THE PROP
FRTY OFFERED FOR SALE is To-
GATED ON COAL AVENUE. BE
TWEEN FOURTH AND FIRTH
STREETS AND WILL GO TO THE
HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH
TITLE PERFECT. mis-
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-03-16

FEES ROOT BEER, THE BEER
or QUALITY WAITON'S DRUG
STORE.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-03-16

Mr. ana Mrs VI H. conncny, Of
Lon Lunns, were Ia the city Yesterday
accompanied by Tho lattets mother
MIS- T.. y Bochrig, Of Denver who
Is on an extended Yislt iu hos lHpas
The Santa be Apprentice bpsehu'l
team defeated the tuekpraclH' in
q fast game yesterday by score OF
n 10 ~
A. G. DeRnrn, Jrs representing col
W. NJ Bcrger editor gud proprietor
nf the Rolen Tribune was ia the city
Yesterday
=. Duulayy Of Mountainair who
accompanied the Albuquerque busl-
ness mems trade excursion returned
with the party as far as Kennedy.
where he met his sister Mrs Or
Ramsay Of Berlin Germany Mrs.
Ramsay was called a. this country
from Germany by cable on account
Of the Illness Of her mother After a
visit with the latter she came down
10 New Mexico to visit her brothers,
Wilbur Dunlavy Of willard and J T..
Dunlavy Of MountainaW Five years
ago Miss Dunluyy went 10 Berlin to
study medicine ana three years ngo
was married 10 IN Ramsay one on
the prominent American physicians
IN the German capital
The Socorro Chleftun says rev.
Ira g, Cartwright and Rev, Thomas
NJ HARDWOOD OF Albuquerque. visited
SocQrro durinR the week III the inter-
est OF The spanish Methodist mission
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-03-16
ANTISEPTIC BARBER SHOP,
203Ia East Central Ave,
Hope Bldg.

Did you ever think of the possible
disease spreading capacity Of a barb
er's brush or razor Think of a tu-
bercuosists mustache and beard be-
ing brushed and the same brush GO
ing to your face as the next Gust
omer Think of the razor on the
syphilitic's face, few swipes at the
strop and then the same razor on
your face, Then people wonder where
they catch disease.
Come to a barber shop where every
instrument and brush is sterii2ed
every time II is used.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-03-16

OUR POLICY Is QUICK SALES
AND SMALL PROFITS. LET US
SHOW YOU THAT WE CAN SAVE
YOU MONEY ON YOUR GROCER
les. l.. G. PRATT s. CO., 2I4 so.
SECOND.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-10-31
Newspaper Publicity.

Justice Aspinwall, in the SUI
preme court, Brooklyn, Monday,
refused to seal the papers in the
case of the Rev. Benjamin G.
Denham, a New York clergyman,
who eloped last spring with Mrs.
Emma Kirk Hall, against whom
divorce proceedings were begun
by her husband, E. Bartol Hall.
The Judge in so deciding said;
1T is a good thing that we
have newspapers in which such
scandal can be exposed. The
newspapers are sometimes bet
ter than the courts in exposing
the crimes. Men of doubtful
character and secretly vicious
fear the newspapers. The in
iquities of evil men are published
and read every day, and they
ought to be published. | have
received criticism in the news
papers. Some of it was merited,
and I profited by it.
''This man Denham ought to
get publicity, and get it good and
hot. | think the records ought
to be open to newspapers. If a
Vanderbilt or some great man
: goes wrong, he may get a Judge
: to seal up the papers, and you
can't read about his acts, but il
+ it is a butcher, or a grocer, or {
}. baker, it will be published from
# Maine to California
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-10-31
Yield in PEBBLES Cotton.

The following strong endorse
ment comes to L, W. PEBBLES OF
Laurel Hill, concerning his seed
cotton, fast earning an enviable
reputation among cotton ralsers:
BuNKIE, La, Oct. 10, 1908.
Mr.. L. w. PEBBLES,
Laurel Hill, La.
DEAR SlR-In reply to your
inquiry of late date as to our ex-
perience with the PEBBLES spe-
(cial Growth Cotton Seed in this
section of the country, we beg
to advise that owing to it's quick
growth and early maturity we
have fovnd it the best cotton, so
far known, to rival the boil wee
wills in their disastrous work.
Wherever your seeds have been
tried and planted in this parish
this year it is estimated that 90
per cent of a crop has been made
: whereas the average turn out OF
{ other seeds will not exceed 10
Der cent. All farmers that know
! of these results are seeking 1of
! PEBBLES Special Growth Seeds.
r We cheerfully recommend your
seeds to the boil weevil affected
t farmers.
Yours Very Truly,
:. BoRDELoN BROS.
Per E. H. Bordelon.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-10-31

confer with Mr.. Fuqua and see If
it was the right man.
THE Governor not only die
tated the wardens for all the par
.islles, but he even named the one
for my own parish, a name had
notei1esrd suggested or consider
ed. Only last Friday | went over'
the whole matter with Governor
Sanders, and thought | had an
understanding with him. 1t
never occurred to me that a list
was to be handed in for us to
elect without knowing a thing
about the men. In my own par
ish, that of East Baton Rouge, |
had no candidate, but two good
men had been suggested, either
one of whom, in my Judgment
would have made a good warden
!, I refer to Mr.. Dupre and Mr.
Duplantier. The same was true
in West Feliciana, where Mr.
Sterling was a candidate. III
was a good man, and knowing
=, the conditions in that parish as
!. . do, I felt that he was the sort o
!, man we wanted.
"It is not a matter that | car
to discuss further than to sa
= that [ have resigned and turne
y over my keys. I left the Con
e mission in a friendly way.
,, was simply a misunderstandln
y as to what was wanted with
game commission. II we are
~ have no exercise of Judgment 6
- to the selection of game warder
VI and the direction of the gre
work in this State, then what
10 the use of a commission? lIslr
II Div would not submit to being
ie mere fgurehead. Some of tt
w. names that came in were abs
lutely strange, and when | ask
Nv where they came from, and W
'''' told they didn't know, | soon q
VI, covered that they came from t
ca Governors private secretary
the next room"
eo The Game Commission "
''e created under recent act OF I
Legislature, known as the "
tress bill, and the present me
~ bers were appointed by Govern
eo Sanders about two months a
lic-
for 1t is better to hope than to d
He pair, and to look the facts squa
Mr. lv in the face is better I'll
ing either
,lor An idle rumOr rarely spel
TO much time around a busy N
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-10-31
Concluding Days of East Feliciana Fair.

SUlSuuiiIS UdyS vi Las' iShSioho i"i'
The second day of the fair
opened up with clear sky and
increased attendance. Premiums
were awarded as follows:
For best thoroughbred stallion,
H. A. McKneely's Galloway first
prize; for best thoroughbred
mare, H. A. McKneely first prize;
Jor best single harness horse,
DR.. Joe Jones first prize; for best
yearling colt, DR.. Roberts first
prize; best stallion, any breed,
George Dudley's Kaking first
prize; for best matched double
team, DR.. w. B. Singletary first
prize; for best two-year-old colts,
j. S. Thompson first prize; for
one.year-old colt, G. L. Gayden
first prize; for best saddle horse,
i A. r. Norwood first prize; for
; best combination horse, DIR. Joe
; Jones first prize. In the hog de-
partment G. l.. Gayden took first
, prize on best boar and SOW; also
. for best SOW and pigs; best herd
4 Southdown sheep and heaviest
8 hog. In the agricultural de-
4 partment |. G. Gayden took pre-
A miums for agricultural display
9 best hay, sweet and Irish pota
4 toes; best display fruits and gar
IS den truck and yellow corn. }
s. S. Norwood, prize for best pin
4, p dars, sugar cane and hay. H. B
5 Thompson took prize for bes
"a bushel of white corn and bes
3 barrel of corn. In the poultr,
=, department G. L. Gayden too
40 first prize, best white LeghornS
- geese and turkeys and display
poultry; J. S. Norwood for beS
if trio of bar Plymouth Rock
notified Javas, Indian game
r. partridge Cochins and Pekln
~ and Rouen ducks. In the ladle
" department fine exhibits WEI
ne made. In the children depal
ad ment exhibits were numerou
,r- A good race program was run Q
Of The third day, set apart !
~ the negroes, was bright and CT
lor and the attendance was We
an large. In all of the class exh
It it's, such as horses, mules, Gait
ist hogs and poultry, the grade W
to well up with the exhibits OF t
w two previous days.
ny In the agricultural depa
ar ment, Sam Johnson took t
:, | premium for the best bale
nod cotton and barrel of corn. {
I,or geline Marshall, premium
''ei best sweet potatoes and D.
snt' agricultural and poultry d
en-. plays. Dan Nelson, preml'
Mr.. for cow and clay peas. Jt
ruo Sanders, premium for best su!
Mr. cane.
Mr' In the woman's departm
he there were fine exhibits of gu
ing zephyr, crochet, knitting and
as | broidery.