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Evening star., 1909-04-29
for from Kenmore. the home of her
I.,,rhxor Tho nloce WAS called "Ora-

far from Kenmore. the home OF her
daughter. The place was called Ora
tory Rocks" no doubt because some one
at some time had made a speech there
It commanded a delightful view OF the
Rappahannock river and q panorama OF
comfortable homes and fertile farms. She
often went there to read and TO rest,
taking a basket of mending or her knit
Rest or some other religious book Of
the times Before she died she asked
that she might be buried there, although
her husband and several other members
of the family were lying IN the Episeopaa pa
cemetery 1t was regarded as one OF the
whius of the eccentric woman, out her
daughter Betty respected It,
Her Death Greatly Mourned.
There was general mourning throughout
the country when Mary Washington died.
Many of the newspapers turned their col
umn rules and published elaborate obit-
uaries. Congress passed appropriate reso-
lutions. and all the members of the Sem
ate and House wore. Grape upon their
arms for thirty days. Special memorial
services were held in churches Of all de-
nominations, as if she had been high
dignitary Of the government. Eminent
orators pronounced eulogies upon her
character and proclaimed her influence
in shaping the career OF her son. ana
through him the destinies OF the AMER,
can colonies. But her grave remained
unmarked. 1t was understood, at the
time Of her death, that Congress would
appropriate money for q suitable tomp
and monument. and it is supposed that
the family neglected to PROVIDE one De-
cause Of that expectation.
In 1926 public attention was first called
to the omission by George washington
Parke Custis. the adopted son OF the nrst
President. who said that had she been
in middle monuments
would have been erected to her memory
and she would have been called The
Mother Of Romans"
'.When another century has elapsed"
he said, and our descendants shall have
learned the true value OF liberty. how
we'll the fame Of the paternal chief will
be told in story and In song; nor VIII
she be forgotten who first bent the twig
to incline the tree to glory. Then, and
not till then, will youth and age. maid
and matron. aye and the bearded man.
repair to the now-neglected grave OF the
mother of Washington"
The appeal of Mr.. Custis awakened
some interest in the country. but the
subject was soon forgotten. The Ken
more estate passed out of the Lewis
family, the succeeding owners buried the
dead of two generations upon the same
mound and the construction Of a low
brick wall to inclose this family burying
ground made the neglect of the grave
that lay outside of it more conspicuous
and inexcusable.
In 1888 Cyrus Burrows a patriotic citi-
zen of New York, offered to bear the
whole expense of erecting monument.
and obtained a design that was fantastic
and most inappropriate. The corner
stone was laid with Masonic ceremonies
on the morning Of May Z. 1888. by An
drew Jackson, then President of the
United States, in the presence of his cab
met, the Supreme Court. many officers
of the army and navy. and between 10000
nfTsrC IonIyc n
livered a lengthy eulogy and poem by
the famous Mrs. Lydia Sisourney was
Evening star., 1909-04-29
Friday Bargains inn
Linen Department.

a lot OF 27-inch Linen Suiting
all linen-in natural color only.
Special price, 15c yard.
A lot of 27-inch Linen-and-Cot-
ton Suiting, in black-and-white
checked effects.
I5c a yard. Value, 25c.
A small lot of Double Damask
Table Cloths, in MORE design.
Size 2Hx2H yards.
$500 each. Value, $500.
Second noor, Eleventh st.
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And these remnants :
Shoe Department.

3 pairs WOmens Patent kidskin Oxfords
with large eyelets and ribbon lacers: Cuban heel
and welt sole: sizes 4. Az and 6AA; $; al5
and 6IsA: 80. and CUB 2i.. 3 and &C; g.
81. ST. and SD: 5, q. Gi7. and Sc Re
duced from s.; 90 10 500 pair.
pairs women's Two-eyclet Gray Suede Ties
with welt sole and Cuban heel: sizes and 5AA
z, a. and 5lsA and 4laB. Reduced from $500
10 1926 pair.
rs pairs Misses White Canvas Button and
ace Shoes. with spring heel. sizes H. III.
Ioia T.; II. and 2R: ILL., aud 2t'. l2 I and
lib; I:, ials. |. III and :E. Reduced from
GOO to 31.0o pair.
Third door, Tenth st.
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Basket Department.

Prairie Grass Clothes Hamper. Reduced from
$7.25 to $3.50.
= Small Fancy Clothes Hampers, reduced from
$40 to $3.50 each: / reduced from S375 to
$2.7J.
2 Infants Bassinets. Reduced from $l.75 to
81 90 each.
l Fancy Scrap Basket. Reduced from AZ. 20
to 81. 90
Mission Wood Basket. slightly damaged Re-
duced from 1895 to $500.
Fifth door, Eleventh ST.
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read. A sudden reverse In the fortunes
OF Mr.. Burrows prevented him from fur
pletion Of the monument, and the eiab-
orately carved columns and shaft were
chipped to pieces by vandal relic hunters.
as they lay half concealed in the grass
for more than thirty years. until the
armies that were camped about Fred
ericksburg carried the last Of them away.
Offered for Sale at Auction.
On the I'd of March, 1859. the following
advertisement appeared in the newspa-
pers Of Washington and several other
cities:
THOMAS BOWLING, AUcTIoNEER
THE crave Or MAKY the M9rHEn 4a or or
SOLD At PUBLIC AUCTION.
To the Ladies' Attending the Inauguration Of
On TUESDAY,. MARCH FIFTH. 1889. AT
TWELVE O'CLOCK NJ; we win ,,as oasr =. a. .. public
America Il acres Of land. embracing the grave
and the material Of the unfinished monument Of
''"''' 'ne '"''''' COLBERT Obj Z KiRTLY.
Real Estate Agents and Anctoneers.
The sale Of the above mentioned property will
take place at the hour named in my auction o,,
oe u-1e A"0"D THOMAS BOWLING.
Very naturally this extraordinary an
nouncement attracted attention and ex-
cited much Indignation. and Mrs. Mar
garet Hetzel of Fairfax county. Va. made
an appeal to the public for funds Ito
rescue from neglect and oblivion the
grave of the mother of Washington. She
enlisted the interest Of Mrs. Amelia I.
Waite, widow of the Chief Justice. and
other ladies in Washington. who organ
ized national association, and the ladies
of Fredericksburg immediately Followed
their example Mrs. Frances B. Cool
ri plnGupnt address.
was widely published. and many ladies
OF prominence were enlisted in the cause.
The first step was TO purchase the site
OF the burial place. which was promptly
done. and ..The National Mary Wash
ington Memorial Association was 1ncor-
porated by Congress.
The first meeting of the board of di-
rectors was held i'm the green room Of
the White House at Washington May X.
1891. the anniversary of the settlement
OF jamestown, and Mrs. Benjamin Har-
rison gave the members cordial wei
come. President Harrison called the
meeting to order, Chief Justice Fuller
was chosen to preside and Mr. Reginald
Fendall Of Washington presented a form
of organisation, which was adopted. An
appeal signed by the officers and di-
rectors of the association, was published
throughout the country, and state organ
izations were completed as rapidly as pos
sible. The first subscription received after
the appeal was issued was ~, from Mrs.
Campbell Of jackson, Miss. Balls, ba-
zaars, lectures, amateur theatricals and
other entertainments were held through
out the country to raise funds. Mrs.
Waite made q journey to the Pacific
coast to enlist the interest of the people
of that section, and spent much time and
travel in the good work. She was as
sisted by many Jealous and patriotic
women. and within a short time was able |:
to make contract with a Buffalo firm
for the appropriate monument which now
marks the grave Of the mother OF Wash.
ington.
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Friday Bargain inn
WOmen's Messaline
Dresses
Dresses.

A small lot Of Women's Soft
Messaline Satin Dresses, made in
the new princess and princess
empire styles, with yokes and
cuffs of net or lace-some en-
broidered, others finished with
braid. Colors are white. pale
blue, dark blue, pink. gray and
peacock green. Some OF the skirts
have slight train. Stylish, attract
i've and high-class dresses offered
at third to nearly half below
regular prices.
Special price, $1o.5o each.
Values, $2o.5o and $500.
And these remnants:
! Black Spangled Net Evening Gown. to he
worn low or high> neck: richly trimmed with
satin. Reduced from $I65.OO to $500.
] Rose Satin Crepe Afternoon Gown. sleeves
and part OF bodice of embroidered cream net.
plain skirt. Reduced from $3.50 to $500
| Golden Brown Fouard Dress. with yoke and
deep Guns Of white lace: bodice made draped
enect enc and finished with bolero OF white lace:
Pale Blue Lingerie Dress. made princess
style. OF deep embroidered founcing with vale,-
rennes lace set in: elaborately trimmed with
lace. Reduced from $55.O 90 to $3.50.
| Soft Blue Silk Marquisette Gown, for even.
ing afternoon wear: made over taffeta OF
same shade; net yoke and sleeves: whole gOwu
draped and finished with self-colored tassels.
Reduced from s1,5 90 to $1,000
Third floor, G ST.
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Machine Department.

Goodrich Sewing Machine. woodwork slightly
marred. Reduced from $500 to 5000.
1 W. & l.. Star Sewing Machine. wood
work slightly marred. Reduced from $3.50 to
$3.50.
/ w. 4 L. Sewing Machine woodwork slight
ly marred. Reduced from $500 to $500.
w. & L. Special Sewing Machine wood
work slightly marred. Reduced from $1,000 to
$500.
Second floor, G 1T.
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WOmem's Coat Dent.

l Imported Sleeveless Coat made semi lifting;
size 30. Reduced from 5000 to $500.
Pink Broadcloth Evening Coat. with box
plated back: trimmed with black satin and
braid and lined with white; size 3S. Reduced
from $500 to $500.
braid: half lined; size SO. Reduced from $25 90
to $S75.
semi-htting; size SO. Reduced from $l2.75 to
$500.
Tan Cravenetted Coats made semi-Htti
sizes 81 and SO. Reduced from $500 to $40 90
each.
Third door. st.
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Picture Department.

l Oil Painting. The Sheep" by Vitollo. in
deep gold frame and shadow box. Reduced from
5000 to $1.95.
Oil Painting, 1.-THE Wave" by Thompson in
deep gold frame and shadow box. Reduced from
5000 to 30.
Oil Painting. marine view. by Bellnyck. in
deep gold frame. Reduced from 5000 to 50. 80.
1 Oil Painting, coast scene, by Bellnyck in
deep gold frame. Reduced from soc. to So DO
l Oil Painting, marine view, by Belnyck, In
deep gold frame. Reduced from $500 to So 80.
l Large Oil Painting. Venetian scene, by
Weber, in deep gold frame. Reduced from
$500 to $3.50.
l Large Oil Painting. figure piece, by De-
Willis. in deep gold frame Reduced from $S5. 90
to $19.75.
Oil Painting. landscape scene, by Couchois
in deep gold frame. Reduced from $3.50 to
$3.50
Fourth floor. Tenth st.
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Friday Bargains i'm
Bows C1OfhimV Dent.

A lot OF Boys Two-piece Suits,
in plain blues and fancy mix
lures, with knickerbocker trou-
sers: sizes 7 to II.
Special price. $500 each.
Were $3.50, $3.50, $3.50 and 5000.
A lot OF Boys Separate Knick-
erbocker Trousers, mostly all
wool, in neat fancy mixtures;
sizes 4 to 10.
Special price, S5c pair.
Worth SI.25 and $I.5o.
And these remnants:
:, Youths Long Trousers Suits: sizes IL to 20.
or II 10 36 inch chest measure. Reduced fiom
$500 TO IS. 80 each
IL All-wool Russian Blouse and Sailor Blouse
Suits. in plain color and fancy effects. neatly
and $500 to $50 each.
II Boys Spring weight Refers: sizes ) to 3.
Reduced from $500, $500 and 500 to $40
each.
Boys Light weight Topcoats: sizes II to -.
Reduced from $50 and $3.50 10 $50 each.
Third floor, Tenth st.
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Women's n'sRidingSmitDept

Black Broadcoth Riding Habit hplength
fitted coat with cutaway front; divided skirt;
fich,. .weishs RanL RIom > 1h..,ot 10 RSna u.,t
hipslength coat with fitted hack and cutaway
front: divided skirt: size 40. Reduced from
$500 to $3.50.
5 Black Serge and Cheviot Riding Skirts di.
vided style Reduced from $1275 to 50. % each.
lightweight Black Rroadcloth Riding Skirts
divided style. Reduced from $3.50 to S.25
each.
Black French Wolfe Skirt plain eleven -gored
model. with broad satin folds. Reduced from
$12.75 to $l0.5O each.
Blue Sicilan Skirt. plain gored model. with
three folds. Reduced from 1915 to $500.
Third doOr, & st.
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Housefurnishing Dept.

Nickel-plated Teapots. Reduced from 81 25
to Csc each.
Russian Coffee Pot. Reduced erom $500 to
$500.
Imported Jelly Molds. Reduced from Csc to
25c each.
3 White Enameied- ware Tea Kettles Reduced
from 81 90 to 73c each.
1 4-at Ice Cream Freezer. Reduced from
s. IS to $2.25.
/ Japanned Flour Can. Reduced from 75c to
45c.
I French Mirror, with white enameled frame
slightly imperfect. Reduced from 81. so to So 90
| Copper bottom Wash Boiler. dented Re
duced from 1925 to $l.5O.
Wire letter Baskets Reduced from 8Jc TO
lOc each.
Fifth door, Eleventh st.
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Corset Department.

pairs Lily Of France Corsets, batiste high
bust. long hip; sizes 10. 81, 23 and 81. Reduced
from $3.50 to $3.50 pair.
pairs Royal Worcester Corsets. medium bust
short hip, elastics attached: sizes %. "a and
25 Reduced from sl.o0 to SOC pair,
pairs c. b. Corsets. batiste. medium bust
short hip. elastics attached: sizes % and "A.
Reduced from 500 TO $1.OO pair.
pairs c. B.. Corsets. heavy coutil. high bust
long hip; sizes 26 and 20. Reduced from 81. 30
to $50 pair.
Third floor Eleventh ST
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WOmen's Sweater Dept.

fancy weave: coat stye-"a4" length with
pockets: Oxford red navy blue and black. Re-
duced from $3.50 to $500 each.
q WOmen's All-wool Sweaters. in plain weave
coat style with rockets: Oxford only. Reduced
from s. 90 to 800 each
Women's White All-wool Sweaters. in plain
weave: coat style with pockets. Reduced from
s.. 80 to 81 80 each.
A small lot Of Children's Al-wool Sweaters.
In plain and fancy weaves: coat style with
pockets: plain white and Oxford and white
with colored borders. Reduced from $3.50 and
s.. 90 to 100 each.
Third floor G St
Evening star., 1909-04-29
Black Goods Department

yds. 46inch Black Wolfe Iupns). Reduced
from $40 to $500 for pee
5& yds Wool Melrose Cloth. Reduced from
81. S5 to $500 for pee.
5k yds. 4O-inch A1l-silk Marquisette. Reduced
from $9.S5 to $3.75 for pee.
5 yds. 45-inch All-wool Henrietta. Reduced
from 1926 to $500 for pee.
8 yds. 44-inch Black Wolfe Q4upln's). Reduced
from 800 to $3.50 for pee.
s!. yds: 44-inch Striped yoile Prestiey's,.
5h yds. 44-inch silk Warp Tamise Priest
ley's. Reduced from $7.SS to $500 for pee.
Second floor G st.
Evening star., 1909-04-29

2 pairs Fine Net Curtslns. tr1mmed with real
renaissance lace edge. Reduced from $500 to
g. 90 pair.
Is Yards Imported English Crefonnes. in blue.
mink and green effects. Reduced from 50c to 2Oc
yard.
no Yards Colonial Cross barred Muslin In light
green only. very desirable hanging for spring
and summer. Reduced from 4Jc to l5c yard
lot OF remnants tshort ieDgthsl Of Cords.
GImps Fr.nses and Flat-cdSc Brsids, suitable
for trimming and upholstering purposes.
T to u less than regular prices.
Fourtb floor. G. st.
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Hosiery Department.

II pairs Women's Black Lisle Thread Hose
with extracted white how knots: double heels
and toes: sizes and Sla Reduced from soc to
:,Jc pair.
IA pairs Women's Black Lisle Thread Hose
neatly hand embroidered: double heels and toes:
sizes si.. 9ia and 10. Reduced from 75c to soc
pair.
Main floor st.
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Tow Department.

I3 Dolls Reed GO-Carts, with reclining hack
and rubber-tired wheels. Reduced from 81 o.
and $500 TO $1.5O each.
/ Dolls House, large size. Reduced from
$1,000 to Sl.95.
to 95c each
Fourth floor Eleventh st.
Evening star., 1909-04-29
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Evening star., 1909-04-29
Friday Bargain i'm
Mems TwO=Diece Suits.

ASASHh . WV PASSS
We offer line of Mems Two
piece Summer Suits at saving
>of from S2.5o to $500 on regular
prices. Materials are cassimeres
and worstcds. made in the popu-
lar 3-button model. with broad
shoulders and snug-htting collars.
Colors are light and dark grays.
browns. tans and neat striped ef-
iects. Sizes IS to "A.
Special price. $1,000 each.
Values, Sic. and $500.
And these remnants:
Mems Spring weight 0vercoat, in fancy tan
effect: silk lincd size IS. Reduced from $.ocO
TO $I5.T5
= Mems Coats. of Scotch mixtures. suitable
for rain or shine: perfect fitting: sizes -, and
SO: ~ inches long Reduced from $1,000 TO
$l215 each
- Mems Fancy Vests. i'm neat and desirable
patterns and eolorings. including vests for wear
with tuxedo and full dress suits. soilcd Re
duced from $500. 81 90 and $500 TO $l.9J cacn.
Main floor, Tenth st.
Evening star., 1909-04-29
Special price, 25c each.
Were soc, 75c and $I.oo.
Friday Bargain i'm
Scotch Madras.

1000 yards Imported Scotch
Madras, white grounds with pink,
blue, black, tan and lavender
stripes-broad and narrow eff
fects; gray ground with lavender
stripes and dark blue ground
with white stripes. Desirable for
women's shirt waist suits, mems
and boys shirts, children's
dresses, etc.
19c yard. Value, 35c.
Also a lot of Imported Printed
Madras in stripes, polka dots and
figures Of pink, blue, lavender and
black on white grounds; also
combinations of blue-and-black,
green-and-lavender, gree n-and-
black and black-and-brown. Suit
able for women suits, mems
shirts, boys waists, children's
dresses, etc.
csc a yard. Value, 35c.
And these remnants:
(2H to 7 yard lengths.)
12lac Printed Percale. 10c a yard.
121ac Bates Ginghams. l0c a yard.
121c Batiste Lawns, 10c yard
15c Galatea Cloth, 12ac yard.
1Sc Racquet Cloth. 15c yard.
19c Aero Cloth, 15c yard.
25c Ginghams, 15c a yard.
25c Chiffon Lisse. 15c a yard.
29c Costume Chiffon, 2Oc a yard,
SOC Chiffon Silk, 371ac a yard.
Second door, G st.
Evening star., 1909-04-29
Friday Bargains i'm
Boys Furnishings Dept.

A lot of Little Boys Washable
Russian Blouse Suits, in neat and
attractive patterns; sizes 2H to =.
Special price, $I.25 each.
Worth $I.95 to- $2.o5.
A lot of Boys Wash Hats, of
plain white and fancy linens. All
sizes.
Special price, 25c each.
Were soc, 75c and $I.oo.
And these remnants:
% Boys Fine Madras Blouses, 'K. & e.
brand: sizes I. s. o and 10. Reduced from
81 90 and 81 % to 5Oc each.
Is Cloth Hats and Caps, for boys and girls
Reduced from $1.00 and 81 so to Pc each.
II suits Boys Madras Paiamas; sizes to s..
Reduced from 81 90 to SOC suit.
Third door, Tenth st.
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25c a yard. Value, .35c.
And these remnants:
Friday Bargain i'm
Children's Night Dresses.

A lot OF Children's Night
Dresses, made of fine nainsooks,
muslins and cambrics, variously
trimmed with lace, insertion,
tucks, beading and ribbon. High
and low necks and long and short
sleeves. A very unusual value.
Special price, soc each.
Were 75c, SI.oo and $I.25.
Evening star., 1909-04-29
Friday Bargain i'm
Odd Pieces Dinner Ware.

We have assembled on separate
tables a number OF odd pieces of
Haviland China and American
Porcelain Dinner Ware, repre-
senting patterns which will be
discontinued. Dainty border dec
orations in the following pieces:
Platters, Salad Bowls, Plates,
Covered Dishes, Cups and Sau-
GERS, Sauce Boats, Soup Tureens,
Bone Dishes, Egg Cups, Cake
Plates, Teapots, Salad Plates and
Pickle Dishes.
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1oc each, upward.
And these remnants:

hHQ these remnants:
Blue-and-G Gold Decorated French China Chop
Dish. Reduced from $500 to So so.
Green and-(iold Decorated French China Meat
Dish. Reduced from $500 to $2S5
Decorated China Pickle Dishes. Reduced
from Soc to 25c each
8 Decorated Porcelain Milk Pitchers, imper-
feet. Reduced from 25c to 15c each
3 White Bowls and Pitchers, imperfect Re-
duced from 81 .25 to Toe each.
3 White Slop Jars. imperfect. Reduced from
81. to S5c EACH
1 Matt Green Jardiniere, damaged. Reduced
from $1.75 to $1.OO.
Fifth floor G. et
Evening star., 1909-04-29
w ere 75c, $I.oo
And these remnants ::

Children's Bonnets, trimmed with rufles of
embroidery and lace, and finished with rucha.
ribbon bows and wide ties. Reduced from 81. 80
to 1Jc each.
/ Childrens White Corduroy Coat. fasteas
from shoulder down the side, finished with turn.
&7.2J to $500.
10 Children's Muslin Gowns, with low neck
and short sleeves trimmed with hemstitcned
rune. Reduced from SOC to 25c each
IL Infants Nainsook Slips, made bishop style;
neck and sleeves trimmed with lace, beading
and ribbon. Reduced from 81 % to 50c each.
8 Infants. Nainsook Slips, yoke formed Of
tucks; neck and sleeves finished with lace and
feather-stitched braid. Reduced from SlOO to
5Oc each
Third door, Eleventh st.
Evening star., 1909-04-29
Friday Bargain i'm
WCmen'S Knit Vests.

40 dozen Women's Swiss Rib
bed Cotton Vests, in four differ
ent styles. All have fancy
crocheted fronts. low neck and no
sleeves. An excellent value.
CSC each. Value, 35c.
And these remnants:
IL Women's Ribbed Umbrella Combins ii, n
Suits, with low neck and sleeves trimmed
with lace: size ). Reduced from 81. % TO :y)c
each.
high meek and long sleeves; size O. Reduced rom
.Sc TO 25c each.
Main noor. ST.
Evening star., 1909-04-29
Upholstery Department.

,JpOSIdI P1INS, PI'JO S"S
Main noor, Tenth st.
Evening star., 1909-04-29

On the I'd of March, 1859. the following
advertisement appeared in the newspa
pers Of Washington and several othe
cities:
The Winslow mail., 1909-01-09

The tariff controversy cOntin
ues. notwithstanding the holiday
lull throught the com t V and
will continue to be the main top
ic of discussion until the end OF
the extra session to be called hN
the new president after the fourth
of March, for the revision of the
Dingley Act A long time ago
when Moorish pirates crept iron
their liar at Tarifa near Gibral
tar to levy tribute from ships
sailing upon the Medlte ranean
they were engaged III Il lawleSS.
piratical warfare upon trade
which it was necessary for civil
lied nations to suppress. These
pirates have been long since
quleted and thel' seaport, Tailla.
from which the name OF the Sv>
tenn came, is abandoned. TIL,
legalized tariff 'iI,ute upon com
merce still horishes in it's most
fragrant form in the Dingley Act
rhe question is how much longer
will this legal system of pil acy
be PERMITTED to levy tribute upon
the industry and trade of the
greatest nation of tine world.
The Winslow mail., 1909-01-09

Two autocars of approved
strength and capacity have been
ordered for the use of Preident-
elect TAFT, after March 4th.
Judge Taft is an honorary vice
president of the American AsSO
citation for the Prevention Of
Cruelty to Animals 1t has been
suggested that the society and
his belief in it's principles has had
something to do with his deci-
sion not , use horses. Judge Taft
is fond of riding horseback and
of companionship in his rides,
and he has said that conversa-
ton takes his mind off the sufftl :
ing of his horse.
The Winslow mail., 1909-01-09
INSTINCT THAT SAVED A LIFE
Thoroughbred Horse Refused to Step
on Body in Roadway.

Stories of the wisdom of animals are
not few in the present day, when the
humane societies are doing so much
to promote the rights of our dumb
brethren, yet each new tale is not
without it's own peculiar interest.
The following true story concerns a
horse belonging to a man living in
Worcester, Mass, writes Mrs. A. r.
knowltOn, in Our Dumb Animals.
Prince was thoroughbred, his nat
urally fine instincts sharpened and
rendered more acute by his training,
for he had known life on the race
track, until some slight accident un-
fitted him for that career and trans
formed him into a carriage horse.
He was being driven homeward one
evening in winter when dusk was fast
rendering even nearby objects invis-
ible. Suddenly he stopped short, trem-
bling all over
In vain his driver urged him to pro-
ceed. Prince refused to stir, and the
quivering of his muscles increased
At last the driver left his seat to dis
cover the cause of this unusual be-
havior. 1t was soon explained. Just
in front of the horse-in fact almost
beneath his upraised foot-lay wom-
an who had slipped, fallen and was
unable to rise.
TO avoid doing her injury that
splendid animal had resolutely held up
his fore foot for more than minute
No wonder he trembled from the
strain of his unaccustomed position.