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Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1912-02-16
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conspicuously before his countrymen. Here. In
the old Carlisle house. which remains to this day
one of the chief show places" of the historic
old town, George Washington and other leading
men OF the colony had a lengthy conference with
the British commander the night before the
expedition set out upon the campaign which
destined to so down In history "Braddock's
defeat"
of the most Interesting structures in the United
States. fell sadly into decay some years ago. al
though a move looking to its complete restoration
has latterly been made by patriotic society.
George Washington frequent guest at
Carlisle house-the mansion of Major Carlisle,
and when after a social function in Alexandria
he returned to Mount Vernon by boat 1t was al
most invariably from the Carlisle house that he
set out the terraced grounds OF the mansion
sloping down TO the river rendering II convenient
for General Washington and his house guests to
step into the barge to be rowed to his manor
house farther down the Virginia shore of the
Potomac. 1t was also General Washington's
tom to sup at Carlisle house each 22d of February
when he came to Alexandria to attend the birth
Night Balls" which were instituted in his honor
In Alexandria after he to fame the hero
of the War for Independence These balls were
held at Claggett's tavern and constituted the
preme height Of Alexandria's social glory.
General Washington was most intimately identi-
fed with the history Of Alexandria from the year
1888 when he purchased considerable property in
the town. He showed himself a good citizen by
CINE company. This was volunteer organization
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1912-02-16

1 tired from the sights they had seen
and the hard floor they had tramped.
They sank down into our comfortable
seats, rested their feet on our padded
floor. and just listened. Then when the
| lights were lowered and the beautiful
ly colored stereopticon pictures were
thrown on the screen. their eyes were
rested by the soft colors OF the flow
ers, the waving grain and the hand
some homes shown them. In the mo-
ton pictures they were shown the
methods of farming, the scenic won
ders of our lines. and the many cit
les which we reach. Altogether. I be-
lieve that we reached the people In
this way better than we could in any
| other"
Thousands Get Literature.
As the throngs passed from the tho
aters after each lecture they were sent
out through the front of the rooms.
into a wide hallway between the audi
forums. On one side OF this hallway
was a long counter where literature
descriptive OF the Union Southern Pa
cific territory was handed them and
tens OF thousands also registered their
| names and addresses. These will be
turned over to the communities in the
railroads territory for their benefit in
order that they may get into direct
touch with persons seeking new
homes.
The cost Of space. fitting up and OPP
Grating the two theaters was a heavy
one. and at the end Of the % days of
the exposition the men behind the eI-
hibit discovered that their little for
tune of 5000 had been spent.
With the close Of tho land show
workmen tore out all the handsome
paintings. and the chairs and other
comfortable fittings. and within q few
hours nothing was left except that
which the railroad men wanted-the
memory. planted deep in the minds OF
ters Of thousands Of persons. OF their
part OF the West and its opportuni
ties.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1912-02-16
SPENDING A FORTUNE TO TELL
OTHERS HOW TO GAIN WEALTH

given in the two theaters in the ~
days the Land Show was opener an
average of 90 lectures a day. Thirty
different men and women from differ
ent parts of the country sent out the
call for their particular sections: each
presenting in his or her own way the
advantages to be derived from resid-
ing there.
Governors day at the Land Show
was November 20, and on that day
the Union-Southern Pacific companies
threw open their theaters to the gov
ernors Of ten western states, welcom-
ed them there, and 1t was there that
| the messages of these states were told
to Chicago. Other distinguished visit
ors were invited. and they also talk
ed to thousands. On the special days
of the states represented at the expo
sition the programs were given, as a
usual thing, in one Of these theaters.
Men stood at each door of the two
theaters all day long with counters
in their hands. and every person that
entered was licked on on the little
watch-like machines they held. At the
end of each day the total was taken
from each and they were set back to
zero again ready for the next day.
In this way accurate count was kept
Of the $4,000 men. women and chill
dren who were told the message Of
the west.
Message Straight to Hearts.
| I'VE found that we sent our mes
| sage straight into the hearts OF the
land hungry" said an official of the
railroads who was present during the
land show. They came into our lit
] tie theaters with their eyes and feet
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1912-02-16
Mount Vernon Token Returned

When Mount Vernon. the home of Washington.
was restored 80 years ago the various
states asked to send some token to be
placed in the rooms. The women OF Kansas sent
a solid walnut. hand carved seal of Kansas to rep
resent this state For 80 years the beautiful seal
has been standing In the former home Of the
Father OF His Country and It has just been re-
turned to the Kansas Historical society to be
placed In the exhibit of Kansas curios
The piece is carved from solid piece OF ma
tive Kansas walnut. one of the few perfect pieces
of walnut wood found In the state. search OF
several months was required to find tree suit
able for the work. One found in Coffey
county and cut down expressly for this carv-
ing II is four feet long and two feet high and
is intended to over the door OF some hall.
The seal was carved by the late Henry Worrall
of Topeka, the first artist in Kansas. He worked
all summer on 1t. In the center is the great
seal of the state painted in colors in oil by Pro-
lessor Worral Around the seal the words
Great Seal of the State OF Kansas. January 20,
1861" carved by hand each letter In relief.
Around the seal grouped the products Of
Kansas
When the servant quarters were restored at
Mount Vernon Kansas school children raised the
money to pay for the restoration. 1t then
decided that Kansas had sufficient representation
among the relics In the home and the great seal
was returned to the Historical society.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1912-02-16

This Is a story of how comfortable
little fortune was spent in three weeks:
1t wasn't squandered, and in Its way
that fortune put potential wealth into
the hands of more than $4,000 per
sons in Chicago.
To begin at the beginning: When
the third Chicago Land Show was be-
ing planned the Union and Southern
Pacific railroad companies began to
plan also how they could attract their
share of the hundreds Of thousands
that would visit the show, to their ter
ritory. Many things were discussed
the first being the idea of booths In
which to display the products grown
along the lines of the RAILROADS.
That won't do" said Gerritt Fort
and Charles S. Fee. passenger traffic
managers of the Union and Southern
Pacific railroads. We've got to have
something different this year. Last
year we showed what our farmers
can do. This year we want to show
what all of us can do"
Plan to Spend a Fortune.
And right there began the plans
for spending this fortune. After doz-
en- different suggestions had been
thrashed out there was evolved the
one used, that of having two moving
picture palaces built intot Coliseum
at Chicago and there showing stereop-
ticon and moving pictures not only of
farm life but of town and city life
along the Union and Southern Pacific
lines.
Twenty thousand dollars was the
sum decided upon as necessary to
make the display. The space at the
Coliseum that was allotted to the rail
roads was put in the hands OF a NOV
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1912-02-16

ing picture architect specialist In
the designing and building OF motion
picture houses-and he was told to go
ahead and build two of the best ones
he ever planned.
The result more than repaid the plan
ners. When the theaters were turned
over to the railroads they were fully
up to expectations. The entrances to
foyer OF the two was from the main
body of the Coliseum and the two wide
doorways were brilliantly lighted with
electric signs. The foyer ran the full
length of the Coliseum Annex and was
wide. Under foot was a soft carpet,
and on the walls were scenes of farm
and home life in the west.
Theaters Are Resting Place.
The theaters themselves also were
reached by two broad doorways each.
Inside they were carpeted and fitted
with comfortable wide armed opera
chairs that furnished the grateful rest
ing place to the thousands that had
been looking around" in the big Coli
scum and standing about on the con-
crete floors until their feet ached. The
walls of the theaters also were COW
cred with paintings OF western scenes.
In addition to the farm scenes were
views OF several of the immense irri-
cation projects, and a number OF the
scenic wonders OF the world.
The cages" for the moving picture
operators were freproof, so that In
case Of accident no flame could reach
out into the body OF the house. The
ceilings Of the two halls were beamed
and paneled and the interior decora-
tons were equal to those of any thea
ter in Chicago. In the front Of each
room was the platform on which the
lecturers stood. and to the left OF this
was the screen on which the pictures
were thrown. This was one huge sheet
without seam to mark or mar 1t, and
the reflections cast were as clear as It
was possible to make them.
Five Hundred Lectures Given.
Five hundred and six lectures were
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1912-02-16

Booth Harrington. the American
playwright and novelist, is very early
riser, and, when the English play
wright and novelist. Arnold Bennett,
visited him at his charming residence
in Indianapolis, Mr.. Harrington said,
the first evening at dinner:
81 believe in the simple life. ] get
up with the sun. VIII you take a ten
mile walk with me at six O'Clock to-
morrow morning?"
Thank you, Mr.. Harrington" the
Englishman answered. but l don't
walk in my sleep"
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1912-02-16
Another DUTY,

You are my wife's social secre-
tary?" he asks OF the beauteous crea-
ture who is seated at the small desk
in the study. Yes, SIR she smiles.
Il am supposed to take Mrs. Blirrup's
place in as many social details as pos
sible.''
"Well-er-she doesn't seem to be
coming downstairs this morning, and
it has always been her custom to kiss
me good-by when ! start for the Of
fice"-Judge.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1912-02-16
3SE7Zz8A SxSReD

In George weshngton's time Alexandria-or
beiihaven as 1t was at FIRST known along about
the middle of the eighteenth century-was one of
the most prominent ports in the United States and
seemed to hold out every promise of extensive
development in the future. George Washington
himself took hand in booming the port, which
developed an extensive foreign trade. The docks
were crowded with warehouses filled with corn.
tobacco and other products. while in the harbor
were always to be found many of the largest class
of cargo ships of that period loading and dis
charging a variety of commodities. AS the Amer
lean terminus OF a heavy overseas's trade Alex
andrta became well known in shipping circles In
England, and 1t was thought for a time that the
port on the Potomac would overshadow Balti.
more Then came the various influences that
combined to bring about the commercial eclipse
of the little city SO dear to the heart of the ma
lions liberator. One of the first of these was the
establishment only few miles away of the capt.
tai of the nation. which speedily overshadowed
Alexandria in various ways. Then came the
building of railroads. which diverted much trafnc
to other channels. and finally the Civil war
helped to put blight upon the community
which had long been one Of the strongholds Of the
Lees of Virginia
But even in this twentieth century neglected
Alexandria gets ION the map least day
each year-namely on the 22d of February when
with each recurring anniversary of washington's
birthday there is big celebration in the little
city that is filled with landmarks and objects
identified with the private life and public career
of the leader of the Revolution. Often the presi
cent OF the united states goes TO Aiexanorla py
boat trolley to participate in the exercises
and the governors of Virginia and Maryland are
invariably invited. On such occasions the town
which is located In closer proximity to historic
Mount Vernon than is any other community. ap
pears almost too small to accommodate the
crowds that invade her public places. For be 1t
known. for all that there handsome. we'll
paved business streets that afford a route OF
parade for the procession that is invariable
feature OF this holiday. there are other highways
and by ways in the stad. dignifed. conservative
old town that readily convince the visitor that
they have undergone little II any alteration since
the days of George Washington.
Old Alexandria is going on" three hundred
years of age. for 1t founded long ago
1880, although. previously explained. 1t
known for some of years by another name.
In 1s4S the general assembly of the colony of Vir
ginia formally designated 1t as Alexandria. The
town retains to this day the names of Its streets.
chosen in the days of long ago from the titles OF
royalty and nobility Thus find the most
conspicuous thororghfares King, Prince. Duke
and Royal streets.
Alexandria was the starting place of General
Braddock's famous expedition against the French
and Indians which Inflated though It was, served
to bring George Washington. for the first time,
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1912-02-16
NAMING THE BOY.

Old jun. gardener and general factotum.
accompanied day by a brightlooking lad
eight ten years old.
rs this your boy?' asked.
"Yessuh, he mine. he las one | got, suh-Junior
you wuffies Niger. rex your manners ter de
white folks!"
Junior" commented. so he is named after
you"
'Nawsuh," the old man replied rather Indignant
ly: he amt named fur me, Ny name Jumbo,
whar my nanny git outn de Bible Dis hyar
chile name Junior he wuz bawn in June
I,ppincotts.
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for any such thing as n fire-hghting
department with paid employees was,
of course totally unknown In those
days. Tradition recounts that not
only was the Father of His Country
supporter of this old-time fire-fighting
organization, but that on the occasion
Of more than one fire he ran with the
machine" In the good old-fashioned
way. Another organization which
rivals the veteran fire company
in interest Is the Masonic lodge
of which Washington was mem
Der, and the lodge rooms OF
which in the city hall at Alexandria
are filed with Washington relics OF
priceless value.
Among the buildings in Alexandria
which attract much attention from
visitors is the old colonial mansion at
the corner of Duke and st. Asaph
streets. where Lafayette and his suite
were chartered when the distinguish
ed Frenchman visited this country
and where great ball was given In
his honor Not far distant is the build
ing occupied as the first free school in
America-a school established through
the bounty of George Washington.
On Fairfax street. near Duke. is the
First Presbyterian church. built In
IVA, and on Cameron street is the
town house OF Lord Thomas Fairfax.
a splendid example of the architecture
Of the Georgian period and yet In a
perfect state of preservation. Persons
who essay to tour Alexandria" by
motor car are destined to many a
bump and Jolt. for whereas the prin-
cipal business streets are paved with
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1912-02-16
A MANS WAY.

81 hear the bride and groom having trouble
already"
Married only month already. and quarrel
ing?"
so they say"
What is the trouble?"
Seems her husband wants to quit going to
afternoon receptions and get back to business"
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1912-02-16

Father Ito his daughters suitor)-I
have sad news for you. | am ruinedi
I have lost everything!
Suitor-Console yourself, dear sir,
with the thought that you are now in
no danger of losing your daughter.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1912-02-16
WISDOM FROM THE WE'D.

Singleton-It's wonderful what love will enable
a fellow to see in girl that he never saw before
Wedmore-Yes. and it's equally wonderful what
love won't let him that he'll see later on
Boston Evening Transcript
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1912-02-16
WHAT WAS, "ETc.r7

Writing about recent function" the society
editor of the Ellis, Kan, Review Headlight says:
Light refreshments were served, consisting
of popcorn. cider, etc. served in courses"
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1912-02-16

ashphalt most OF the old residential streets hHVe
The great cobble stones that have with stood the
traffic of more than century. However. 1t Is
interesting to note that even this primitive paw
ing has It's historic significance, for these SELF
same cobblestones were laid under General Wash
ipgton's direction by the Hessan prisoners. cap
tured by the continental army
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1912-02-16
No More Income Needed.

Uncle Joe. do you believe in votes
for women"
mo. sab, don't Manda's got all
de money dat's good fer her now"
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1912-02-16

seat of the Father of His Country. Old Alexan-
dr1a would be well worthy visit merely as a
nne example of an old colonial town. rich In the
architecture of the period. but added to this is
me historical Significance that It was George
Washingtons home town."
Hther he came to attend the balls and other
social festivities that brought out all the landed
sentry OF the old dominion; here he attended
church every Sunday when residing at Mount
vernon; and to this place he repaired when
business matters connected with his large estate
required legal other adjustment that could
not readily be negotiated on the plantation. Al
exandria was the meeting place Of the Masonic
lodge Of which George Washington SO prom
fnent member and here was located a volunteer
fire company that boosted first president
one OF Its members. In short, fsom every stand
point, Alexandria meant more to George Washing
ton than the nearest town or crossroads
munity is apt to do to the presentday American
farmer in this of rural free delivery and rail-
roads and trolleys and automobiles.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1912-02-16

ACH year finds tens of thou
sands of American citizens max
ing patriotic pligrimages to the
home and tomb of George Wash
fngton at Mount Vernon on the
Potomac river. Almost without
exception these tourists stop
over going or coming at the
quaint old town of Alexandria.
Va, located about half way be-
tween the city of Washington
and Mount Vernon. Many of
the visitors declare Alexandria
almost If not quite as interest
ing as the far-famed country
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1912-11-28

bore the signature of Mrs. Alber.
Karzmark, says: There arc
many families in this section
During the warm weather we can
send the children to school, but
as the cold weather is coming on
we will not be able to do this,
because we cannot buy them cloth
ing. Please, please tell the peo-
pie of your city to send us cloth
ing. There are many people that
throw away clothing that could
be put to good use here. North
of Scranton they had a fine crop
but south of Scranton we only
threshed two, three and four bush
els to the acre and there is no
profit, and many of our husbands
have gone to the mines. We
mothers don't care for ourselves,
but for the children. We hope
some one will help us, but please
send us a big box Of your old
clothes. Our county helps us,
and we think the town will help
us. We know God will give us
better crops again. We will be
very thankful to you people if you
will help us, for we have to face
hard times"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1912-11-28

The Sheldon Progress in speak
ing of the candidacy of A. g.
Divet of this city for the speak
ership in the next house of rep
resentatives, says: Guy Divet
of Wahpeton is a candidate for
speaker of the next house of rep.
resentatives. Divet is one of the
big, brainy men, who always
should, but seldom do, fill posi-
tons of this kind. A skillful law
yer, deliberate we'll balanced
judge, a commanding personality
and man who has never been
involved in any of the petty fac
tional political quarrels of state;
he would make a splendid presid-
ing officer. He will no doubt 60
to Bismarck with the enthusiast
tic support of Richland and sur
rounding counties, and it is to be
hoped that the selection of JAM
tors, bill room clerks and such
may not as it usually does, oper-
ate to prevent the election of just
such kind of an officer, who gen.
orally steps aside for a less wor-
thy aspirant rather than partici-
pate in such petty tactics"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1912-11-28

The following article appeared
in the rs years ago column of the
Minneapolis Journal of last Sun
day: 1.-THE returns from. the
North Dakota election still con-
tinue unsatisfactory as regards
complete totals. The division
movement is far ahead, not more
than five counties voting against
division, while in North Dakota
some dozen counties arrayed them
selves on the side of division,
The majorities against division
except in Walsh and Cass coun-
ties, are small. The majority fol
division in the territory will be
about $4,000. Eighty per cent
of the territory has declared fol
prohibition by maiorities ranging
from 80 to 600. only Ramsey
Stutsman, Ward, Bon Homme
and Deuel. counties voted for Ii
cense."
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1912-11-28

Congratulations without num-
Der have for some time been pour
ing in upon that able and stauncf.
democratic lawyer, George E. Wal
lace of Wahpeton, anent his re-
cent appointment to the respon-
sible position on the state tax
commission, which is composed
of three members. Mr.. Wallace's
work compiling the probate code,
was completed a short time ago,
and Gov. Burke, knowing his
great ability for the work on the
tax commission, made the ap-
pointment, which is among the
best made, and the people of the
state congratulates the governor
on his wise and most excellent
selection. Mr.. Wallace is second
to no man in the state, either in
legal lore, education, or in those
qualities which command the re-
spect and love of his fellowmen.
The Times also wishes to con-
graduate him.-Calvin Times.