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and Dolly Madison were married
and the stately structure repeated
ly sheltered Marquis de Lafayette
and Louis Philippe, afterward
king of France. Unfortunately,
Harewood in later years fell into
decay, but recently several pro-
1ects have been inaugurated look
ing to its complete restoration and
the return Of its historic furnish
ings.
AS vivid reminder of the glo-
ries of bygone days the best archi-
tectural memento of our first pres.
ident is found in another Wash
ington home-Claymount situated
some two miles from Harewood.
This structure is in perfect state
of preservation and vividly sugges-
tive in furnishings as well as ar
chitecture, Of colonial days. The
estate at Claymount once belonged
to George Washington and the
present mansion, erected by Bush
rod Washington, son of the gen.
erals nephew, although not built
until 1920, was constructed in &C.
cordance with plans drawn by
George Washington himself. The
descendants of Bushrod Washing
ton occupied Claymount for more
than half century, but about ten
years ago the historic estate
passed into the possession of
Frank R. Stockton, the well-known
novelist, who resided there until
his death. .. . .
The manor house at Claymount
consists of a central building of
brick with two commodious wings
and, on each side, separate two
story building connected with the
long rectangular building by q
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WASHZNGTON'S MANYACRES

George Washington's marriage with the
widow Custis brought him $4,000 acres of land,
mostly lying about the city of Williamsburg,
and considerable property within that city.
Williamsburg was an important place in
those days; the royal governors used to hold
their: vice-regal courts there and the planta.
~tions round about were flourishing and valu.
able. The Mount Vernon estate, added to that
Inherited and purchased by Washington,
amounted to more than 5000 acres. From his
father he inherited about 300 acres near Fred.
ericksburg and some property in that city. He
earned by surveying for Lord Fairfax $50
acres of forest land in Frederick county. This
last was sold by the Washington heirs only a
few years ago. AS military bounty for his
services in the French and Indian war he Sc.
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ST. PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 49, 1910
REMARKABLE CAMERA LENS
Recent Invention cf Johns Hopkins
Professor Photographs Every
w.. thing in Sight.

Baltimore, Md.-Prof. Robert Will:
liams Wood of the chair of experiment;
tai physics Of Johns Hopkins univer-.
sity, has received word from the Off
eials of the international Photographic
exposition at Dresden, Germany, that
there has been awarded to him prize!
for his striking exhibit of photographs
made with his fish-eye camera, andI
which show how the world appears to-
The fish.
Prof. Woods camera does not have;
the usual fiat lens, but a protective
bull's-eye that photographs everything
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Ing the armoured portion of the 190S-9
program. -Four ships have been laid
down, these being the battleships Her.
cules, Colossus and Orion and the
crusier Lion, the regular program for
1909-1O. 1t is very unusual for British
capital ships to be laid down in the
same calendar year in which provision
is made fo- them.
Towards the end of 1909 four more
ships-the "contingent' ships-were
ordered, but work has not yet been
commenced o.. them
Germany made considerable pro-
gress during the year, completing the
battleships Nassau and Westfalen and
the armoured cruiser Blucher. The
four ships launched are the battle
ships Ostfriesland, Helgoland and
Thuringen and the armoured cruiser
Won der Tam. -Four ships are shown
as having been laid down, but as a
matter of fact the correct number is
The Appeal., 1910-02-19
WOMAN RUNS FOR SENATE
Candidacy Of Miss Vida GoIdstein Puts
New Life Into the Australian
Campaign.

Melbourne.-Miss Vida Goldstein,
president of the Women's Political as
sociation of Melbourne, is candidate
for the senate at the federal elections.
Miss Goldstein is a talented young
woman and the acknowledged leader
of the woman suffragists of Victoria.
Her candidacy has put new life into
the campaign. The women of the fed
Grated states of Australia we're given
the vote in national elections in 1902.
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(CJ y. ! l1C 111ol1oiOA
a t Arl in g t o n ,
which stands to-
day in a perfect
state Of preserva-
ton, was built in
1902 by Washing
ton Parke Custis,
W h O S e widowed
grandmother mar
ried George Wash
in ngton. He adopt
ed many Of the
architectural ideas
Of the Father Of
His Country in the
design of this i'm
posing and distinc-
tive manor house.
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1t is no more than fair however, point out that
when Washington had carried the American revolution
successful end when the infant was bewdered
and helpless and he approached from his army
hints OF royal power and dignity awaiting him.
peed and sienced them with this stern reply LET
conure you you any regard for your country
Germ for yourself or poserity respect for me-
ish these thoughts from your mind and never commune
cate as from yourself else sentiment the
like nature"
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apartments at Claymount
may be gained from the fact
that the hall-all the walls
of which are paneled in oak
is 40 feet in length by 20
feet in width. A novel fea-
ture of the house is the ar
rangement of the doors, al
most all Of which are made
to slide into apertures in the
walls instead of being
hinged. Claymount also has
its "mystery," known as the
"cell of the sunken cup
board" The cell is a dun
geon-like apartment, opening
from the basement but sew
eral feet below the level of
tho hocomopf r. hoe M uio
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ProvIdentiaI Interest Gone.

The philanthropist had persuaded
the noted tenor to sing at the enter
tainment Of his mission Sunday
school,
The Italian relieved himself Of s
classic which grated on the unframed
ears Of the impatient children. Blu,
the white-haired philanthropist was
moved. With tears in his eyes and
sobs in his thoat he insisted that the
tenor's song had surely been heard in
Heaven.
IT it has" interrupted a disguised
youth, fits all of with this school
and we might as well disband-"
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row doorway. Almost the entire space in the
cell Is taken up by an immense cupboard or
sideboard, elaborately carved. Obviously this
massive piece of furniture must have been
placed in its present position and deliberately
imprisoned by the construction of the solid
walls which surround it.
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She by habit and preference of the strict
est and frugaty in later life denied herself
comforts that enjoyed by her sons daugh
ters but it from choice necessity. Her
WILL which may be in the clerks Office Fredercks
burg shows that she had considerable property her
and several slaves and horses. which divided
among her children.
1t is clear that she woman strong character
and many peculiartes, including independent spirit
and Sharp tongue She did change fashion of her
raiment for more than 20 years and cut her
garments in defiance Of public opinion changing
styles When she visiting the sight as
approached caused member of the household
a broom dust brush, in assist in
Strengthening things that her fastidous
taste might not be offended.
She performed her daily duties at precisely same
hour precisely the manner, regardless chang
ing conditions circumstances and the neighbors set
their clocks and watches by the ringing of her bell
the that Washington received notice cleo
ton the presidency he galloped Yer
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brick-walled courtyard 30 feet square. The
connected buildings, all constructed largely of
yellow brick, have aggregate length of $50
feet On the north front only a stone entrance
portico relieves outlines that are rather plain
and severe but on the south front there is
broad 90-foot veranda on both the first and
second floors. Some idea of the size Of the
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T h e character,
the cOunsels and
example of our
Washington W i'll
guide us through
the doubts and diff
fculties that beset
us; they will guide
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and Victoria was the last of the states
to yield the state suffrage, which it dio
in 1908
Miss Goldstein stands as a strict
non-party candidate. She advocates 9
federal marriage and divorce law, alb.
solutely equal for men and women;
equal opportunities for women in the
public service, and she favors elective
ministries. She is an ardent National
ist.
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Charles, to settle in the region that had i'm
pressed him SO favorably during his survey
ing experience.
Three years-from 1855 to 1853, Inclusive
were occupied in the construction of Hare
wood house. Not only was historic Harewood
built by George Washington and long used as
his summer home, but it was here that James
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HERE has been a story in circulation for cen
tury, and it has found it's way into many books,
particularly British and Tory publications, that
Washington allowed his mother to live and die in
poverty and privation, while he and his wife
were surrounded with luxury. But all the local
traditions and all the circumstantial evidence
point to untr1lth
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our children in the paths of prosperity and
peace, while America shall hold her place in
the family of nations-Edward Everett
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cial interest,
f or G e org g
w a S h i n gton
made the origi-
nal surveys of
all this land for
Lord Fairfax,
and here, on a
c o N m anding
site, facing the
3 | Il e R i d g e
mountains, he
built IiareWood
mansion for his
eldest brother,
Samuel. N o t
only did George
W a S h i ngton
acquire great
tracts in this
section of what
was then Vir-
ginia, but he in
uurcu his broth
"r5, S a M u e | .
} o Ii n a n d
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The Homes Oft -
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PHOTOS COPYRIGHT
Br WALDOk FAwcETI


u Y. TWM ITH the growing inter-
IA VA VM est in America in an
kgAHG5A AI tiques of almost eV-
~ SlygYA cry description and
ASss--SFG particularly in the ar
chitecture of other
days, there is ground for congratulat1on
that the present era finds, in an almost
perfect state of preservation, the an
cestral homes of the family of the
Father of His Country" This is es-
pecially fortunate by reason of the fact
that the homes of the Washingtons
are, aside from their historical assO-
Citations, among the most interesting
and impressive examples of colonial
architecture in America. These habi-
tations, in the designing of several of
which George Washington himself had
q hand. are located for the most part
in the states Of Virginia and West Vir-
ginia.
Probably the most interesting of the
colonial homes Of the Washingtons,
aside, Of course, from the mansion at
Mount Vernon, are those in the Shen-
RndOah valley The whole territory Of
which CharlestoWn, w. Va, is the CEN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-16
COTTON GINNED
 BY FAYETIE GAS

Fayette, Sept. special.)-Doubtless the first bale of cotton ever ginned in Alabama where natural gas was used as fuel was ginned yesterday at the oil mill in this town, where connections have just been completed with the lines of the Fayette Light and Fuel company, which is rapidly extending its mains and will in a few days be supplying gas to the citizens of the town for all purposes
 Circuit court adjourned yesterday 1t being the last term of court for Judge S. H. Sprott, who has been on the bench continuously for twenty-eight years. He took occasion in his charge to the grand jury to compliment the people of Fay cite upon the manner in which they stood for law and order, and stated it has been among the best counties in the dis trict during his service as judge. The members of the bar adopted and had presented for record on the minutes of the court resolutions of respect and gratitude for the uniform courtesy, faith fitness and dignity with which he has presided for many years.
 The high school opened yesterday with a large attendance. Several addresses were delivered by prominent citizens and the prospects are good for the next year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-16
TAFT PROPOSES
 TO BE IMPARTIAL
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1o

men affected than the appointments would have been. In the preliminary skirmishes in certain states like Wiscon- sin and Iowa, and elsewhere. he was willing in the interest of what the leaders believed would lead to party success to make certain discrminations; but the President has concluded that it is his duty now to treat all republican congressman and senators alike without any distine- tion. He will now follow the usual rule in republican congressional districts and states and follow the recommendation made by republican congressman and senators of whatever shade of political opinion, only requiring that the men rec commended shall be good men, the most competent and the best fitted for the par ticular office. Sincerely yours.
 (Signed) "CHAS. D. NORTON,
 Secretary to the President"
 No Concession Made
 Discussing the views of President Taft disclosed by the letter of Secretary Nor ton, persons conversant with national policies said that they should not be taken as a concess:on to insurgency As the party leaders view the situation, Iowa is not 'violently insurgent' The Iowa republican platform, 1t Is pointed out subscribed to such efforts as President Taft and his advisers have made to full fill the promises of the national plat form" and approved" the efforts of the President to secure the desired informa- tion for tariff revision through a board Of experts.
 Among those from whom. it is said the President temporarily withheld fed eral patronage were Senators LaFollettt of Wisconsin, Bristow of Kansas ant Deliver and Cummins of Iowa, and Representative Hubbard of Iowa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-16
MOBILE COUNCIL TAKES :
 UP WATER QUESTION

Mobile September 15.-(Special.)- Fletcher Henderson. negro about 15 years of age has been lodged in the Mobile county jail charged with rob- ping the postoffice and mercantile establishment at Axis, Ala. The mer- cantile establishment is operated by the Pennsylvania Lumber com pany. According to statements of the officer the two places, which are In the same building, have been system atically robbed of 1ate All efforts to apprehend the thief were fruit1ess. Yesterday the negro was seen to secret himself in the store by passerby. It was reported to the cashier and the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-16
TAFT CELEBRATES
 HIS BIRTHDAY

Beverly Mass, September 15.-Presi- dent Taft was 5 years old today and eel ebrated his birthday very quietly. He was fairy deluged with telegrams of con- gratulations, one of the messages com ing from King George V of England Della Torrey sent her love-
 The President golfed during the morn ing with John Hays Hammond and Capt Archie Butt, and tonight he ate a birth day dinner with his friends, the McMil- lans of Cincinnati, who have a summer place near here. Mrs. Taft is in New York.
 The exchange of messages with Kins George was as follows:
 'Balmoral September 15. ''To the President of the United States
 Washington:
 'fI wish to offer you my heartiest con gratulations upon the anniversary O. your birthday. GEORGE R. l." ITO His Majesty, King George, Bal
 moral, England
 "I thank your majesty sincerely fo your cordial message of today. CIVILIAN H. TAFT
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-16
DROPS DEAD FROM
 HEART FAILURE

Mobile, September 15.-(Special) )-Max Michael. prominent citizen and politician of Mobile. dropped dead late last night while sitting at the Fidelia club, of which he was a member. reading a news paper. physician pronounced that death was due to heart trouble. After he had been reading for some time his companions noticed his head fall over toward his left shoulder and almost i'm mediately his body slid to the floor.
 A physician was summoned but be- fore he arrived MT. Michael was dead He was a member of the city council for years and was responsible for many ad- vancements of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-16
STALLINGS IS ACQUITTED
 OF WILLIAMS MURDER

y Albertville, September, 15.-(Special.) At the preliminary hearing here today before Magistrates w. M. Coleman and A. c. Walker, Deputy Sherif W. B. Stallings was acquitted of the murder of c. Williams, the maniac who was shot on the streets at this place a few nights ago. All of the evidence showed that Stallings acted in self-defense The state was represented by County Solicitor Mack Kilkrease and the de- fendant employed Street. Isbell & Bradford, and many witnesses were ex- amined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-16
PROTEST AGAINST
 WATER WORKS SALE Adopt Resolutions To Vote
 Against Proposition MAD DOG BITES CHILD J. E. Webb Is Struck By Train and Leg Almost Cut OfY-Lnid Five
 Hours After Accident
 Without Help

The mass meeting of the citizens of Ensley and Wylam held last night at the city hall to protest against the sale of the North Birmingham water works and electric light plan, was well attended and unanimous in opposition to the proposed sale The meeting was called to order by Joe Tate. who stated its purpose and introduced the speakers. Each speaker gave many reasons why the sale should not be made, and the close attention and hearty applause of the audience showed enthusiastically the attitude of the voters of Ensley and vicinity on the proposi- tion The speakers were Barnes Morgan, chairman of the central committee; J. H. Leath clerk. of the inferior court; pr. Dickinson, pastor of the First Baptist church; F. D. McArthur, alderman-elect for North Birmingham; J. H. Moseley, editor Labor Advocate, and Alderman M. II. McDowell. The chairman appointed a committee on resolutions, who reported as follows
 ''We, the citizens of Ensley, in mass meeting assembled, express our opposi- tion to the sale of the North Birmingham water works and electric plant, and urge all our fellow citizens of the Sixteenth ward to go to the polls on next Monday and vote against the proposition. (SignedD "THOS. R. WALKER,
 U. H. HEATH,
 "C. c. BURKE,
 "Committee.'' The report was adopted as read unan- imously and with much applause.
 The citizens were urged to present the matter to their neighbors and friends and request them to vote against the propo- sition.
 The following campaign committee was appointed: J. H. Jones, J. M. Dupuy, J. W. Brigman, J. M. Stacey, J. H. Leath, R. T. Mcleod, W. T. Hutto, T. J. Kenne- mer, w. T. Palmer, J. H. Sheldon, D. F. Sugg, w. T. Cochran, N. B. Stack James Brodie, R. M. Glasgow. E. H. Harrison. C. H. Mandy, Gus Quigley and Tony Meehl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-16
Here's n Rich One

Cincinnati, September 15.-(Special)- The Atlanta team, which finished third in the Southern league race, will be here Sunday to play the Wiedemann team at the Newport park Sunday afternoon. Shutter" Matthews, Newport boy, is catcher on the team and his many friends will give him a big reception at the park. This game is the biggest in dependent attraction the Wiedemanns have booked this season. The lineup of the Atlanta team will be: Keiber, pitch CT; Matthews and Dunn, catchers; Lister, first base; Seitz, second base; Walker, shortstop; Alcock, third base; Bayless, center field; Wagner, left field; Collins, right field.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-16
Children Bitten By Mad Dog

Several days ago the little son of MT. and Mrs. Morrow Blackburn was bitten by a small terrier owned by them. Later in the day the same dog bit a child be- longing to a neighbor, MT. and Mrs. A. L. Puckett. The dog was killed by a young man named Sanderson. As a mat ter of precaution the head of the dog was sent to the Pasteur institute at Mont gomery for examination. The word came yesterday that the dog had a bad case of hydrophobia. MT. and Mrs. Blackburn and Mir Puckett left yesterday with the children for Montgomery where they will be treated at the Pasteur institute.
 Late yesterday Officer Blue killed a dog suspected of rabies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-16
NOVEL LIGHTING PLAN
 FOR SECOND AVENUE

W. T. Cox, chairman of the Second avenue merchants, made the statement last night that within 30 days Sec ond avenue from Nineteenth to Twen- tieth and probably to Twenty first street, will be lighted with the most modern and beautiful street lighting in use today-brilliant Tungstens in large white globes, clustered in groups of i've on decorated lamp posts.
 They will be placed on the avenue. 16 to a block, eight on each side. While they are very expensive to install, the maintenance is slight, and the merchants are joining the movement enthusi- astically. Where it is used in other cities the street is even more brilliantly lighted than by the use of the arcade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-16
Miner. Do Not End Work

Kansas City, Mo-, September 15.-The convention of miners delegates from the southwestern coal field, which met here today to vote on a contract recently agreed to by joint committee of min CTS and operators, has not yet completed it's work, and an adjournment was taken until tomorrow.
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negro when captured confessed. Hen derson would slip into the store and wait until 1t had been locked and then rife money drawers and registered let ters. After getting all the loot in sight he would again hide and when the place was reopened watch his oppor- tunity and escape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-16
Murders His Wife

Henry Taylor, negro, instantly killed his wife, Rebecca Taylor, lasd night about 12 o'clock by cutting he ' throat. The womans head was almos \ severed from her body. The kiifng| occurred at Twentieth street and Ave1 nue K, Ensley. The negro escaped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-16
Automobile stolen

The automobile of J. W. Evans waS stolen last night by his negro chauf1 feur, who proceeded to take a Joy ridel The police were promptly notified and the negro was arrested in the auto | mobile early this morning on South Il sida
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-16
Postomce Advanced

Washington, September 15.-(Spe- cial. )-The postoffice at Brundidge and Wylam will be advanced from fourth to the presidential class on October 1, with postmasters salary 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-16
White Man Badly Injured

years old, was found yesterday morning about o'clock lying near the Louisville and Nashville tracks near Ensley in an unconscious condition, with his right leg almost severed from his body near the hip.
 He was taken to the Cunningham hos pital in the ambulance of Echols & An gwin. When he regained consciousness he said he had been struck by train about 2 o'clock that morning and had laid without assistance from that time until he was discovered-a period of over five hours He Is suffering from shock and loss of blood and 1t Is feared he can not recover.
 He is a widower and resides with his mother at Pratt City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-16
New Ca.es of cnoler,

New CaBeS or CbOIera Rome, Septembef 15.-F'ive new cases and two deaths from cholera have been reported during the last "A hours in southeastern Italy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-16

Atlantic City and return ac- count G. A. R., $3O.25. Sea- board Air Line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-16
NOtice! ]!

I have just opened Real Estate Of flee for myself at Scott and McCloud' s old stand on 18th street, No. eos. If you have any property to sell or rent list it with me. I can always find buyers if the price is right.
 I am prepared to give you better service than ever before and will ap- preciate any business you can give me. J. H. Stewart
 sos 18th SIT, ENSLEY, ALA.
 Bell Phone 13O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-16
Masons Hold Social Session

The Masonic lodge met last night In regular session with the largest attend ance of members In several years. A short business meeting was held, after which a social session was enjoyed. A number of fine musical selections were rendered by Prof. Stephen Allsopp. Henry Kahn and Jack Thomas.
 MT. Allsopp and MT. Kahn gave several selections on the piano and violin. Jack ,Thomas splendid voice was heard to good advantage in bass solo. Short speeches were made by A. w. McKees, A. E. Elliott, Leonard Stone W. L. Clark Joe Lower. Mat Walker and Will liam Elliott. After the speaking ice cream, cake and cigars were served.