davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1912-02-17
NAMING THE BOY.

Old jun, gardener and general factotum was
accompanied day by a brightlooking lad
eight ten years old. -.. .--..-..
rs this your boy?" asked.
"Yessuh, he mine, he las got, suh-Junior
you wuf1es niger, mex your manners ter, de
white folks!"
Junior" commented. $50 he is named after
you"
"Nawsuh,' the old man replied rather indignant
~; 'he amt named fur me! My name Jumbo
whar my nanny git out'n de Bible. Dis hyar
chile name Junior cur no wuz bawn In June
Lfppincott's
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1912-02-17

conspicuously before his countrymen. Here, in
one of the chief "show places" of the historic
old town, George Washington and other leading
men of the colony had lengthy conference with
the British commander the night before the
expedition set out upon the campaign which was
destined to so down in history as "Braddocks
defeat"
The old Carlisle house, which is assuredly
OF the most interesting structures in the United
States fell sadly into decay some years ago, al
though move looking to it's complete restoration
has latterly been made by a patriotic society.
George Washington a frequent guest at
Carlisle house-the mansion of Major Carlisle,
and when after social function in Alexandria
he returned to Mount Vernon by boat it was al
most invariably from the Carlisle house that he
set out, the terraced grounds of the mansion
sloping down to the river rendering it convenient
for General Washington and his house guests to
step into the barge to be rowed to his manor
house farther down on the Virginia shore of the
Potomac. It was also General Washington's Gus
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 rose to fame as 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 good citizen by
becoming member of the Friendship Fire En-
CINE company. This was a volunteer organization
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1912-02-17
Expedition Camp in Patagonia.

built mountain wagon and its COM
plete scientific equipment, penetrated
to the valleys of the Chubut and the
Rio Chico and traversed the almost
barren tableland that stretches be-
tween. Living trees are so rare in
this country of the pampas that
throughout the settled portions of the
territory the inhabitants build their
dwellings of corrugated iron imported
from abroad. Practically the only veg
citation which is common Is a stunted
growth resembling the sagebrush Of
the American desert.
While the college men often found
water a scarce luxury, they have had
An abundance of buzzards' and os-
trich eggs. One of the latter makes .
huge omelet and the shells are worth
IS apiece in the United States. Under
date of October last Professor Loom
is writes:
Il have not yet SO many fossils as I
would like, but can already see that
we will be able to revise pretty thor
oughly the geology. have for mount
Ing the skin of guanaco, which
Shumway shot and which we are eat
ing. It is q three hundred pound buck
and We got one hundred pounds Of
good meat from It. Then later ran
into an ostrich nest, with fifteen good
eggs. Each night blow two and we
have big scrambled egg dish for
breakfast
In the Chico valley the American
scientists came across an interesting
colony of Boer ranchers. With the
same spirit that led their forebears
to trek back into the hinterland from
Cape Colony, when the British occu-
pied It almost a century ago, some Of
them have emigrated to this new
country rather than live under Eng
fish domination in the Transvaal. In
Patagonia they have found country
not unlike that of their old South
African homes. They are all sheep
growers, for the shrubbery, sparse
though 1t II, seems to supply sufficient
sustsnahcs to make that industry
profitable. In some localities, Mr..
Turner writes. the Beers form so
large q proportion Of the population
that Boer phrases and words are be-
coming Z part Of the colloquial Ian
guags.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1912-02-17

IN George Washington's time Alexandria-or
Bellhaven 1t 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 variety of commodities. AS the Amer
lean terminus of a heavy overseas's trade Alex
andria became we'll known in shipping circles in
England, and it was thought for time that the
port on the Potomac would overshadow Balu
more. Then came the various influences that
combined to bring about the commercial eclipse
of the little city dear to the heart of the
TONS 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 traffic
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" as least one day
each year-namely on the ED 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-
dent of the United States goes to Alexandria by
boat or 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 it
known, for all that there handsome we'll
b,si ctr hot
parade for the procession that is an invarable
feature of this holiday, there are other highways
and by ways in the staid, dignifed, conservative
old town that readily convince the visitor that
they have undergone little If any alteration since
the days of George Washington.
Old Alexandria Is "gong on" three hundred
years of age, for it was founded long ago
1890 although, previously explained. it was
known for some score of years by another name.
In 1S4S the general assembly Of the colony Of Vr-
ginia formally designated it as Alexandria. The
town retains to this day tho of its streets,
chosen in the days OF long ago from tho titles of
royalty and nobility. Thus we ind as the most
conspicuous thoroushfares King. Prince, Duke
and Royal streets.
Alexandria was the starting place Of General
Braddock's famous expedition against tho French
and Indians which. Inflated though it was, served
to bring George Washington, for the nrst time.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1912-02-17

vent HaiIstorms.
two columns which go into the ground
in contact with the enormous conduit
of water that works the elevators. By
this means communication is estab.
lished between the gigantic structure
and the earth.
The tower thus finds itself trans
formed into an electric Niagara, the
bands of copper serving to make a
connection between the earth and the
clouds charged with electricity.
A hailstorm is usually characterized
by the formation of very high Gu.
mulus clouds, strong surface winds,
considerable lightning and thunder
and heavy rains. It appears probable
that it is formed either in the front
of an advancing cool wave or in con-
nection with local thunderstorm or
tornado.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1912-02-17

early days in Philadelphia" said tho
veteran. Il made my first sea voyage
at the age of fourteen, and for 10
years have been a sailor.
MY first ship in the American navy
was the wooden sloop John Adams.
After four years in the navy 1 went
back to the merchant service and then
again into the navy. spent long
time, too, chasing pirates.
'sOnce, when was in hospital in
Rio Janeiro," said Mr.. Munroe impress
sively, Il lay next to an old pirate.
one Of LAhtte's Gulf Of Mexico band.
He was dying and 10 says me the
map Of the spot where LATTE hurled
largo part of his loot, shout Is miles
from New Orleans. on the Louisiana
coast l made IN agreement last year
with an English captain to hand the
plans over to him. but he did not
fulfill his contract. 90 have broksa
e the nsgotiationG.s
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1912-02-17

! = B..
for any such thing as a fire-fghting
department with paid employees was,
Of course, totally unknown in those
days. Tradition recounts that not
only was the Father of His Country a
supporter of this old-time fre-fghting
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 men,
Der, and the lodge rooms OF
which in the city hall at Alexandria
are filled with Washington relics OF
priceless value.
Among the bufIdfAgs 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 Quartered 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
1774, and on Cameron street is the
town house of Lord Thomas Fairfax,
q splendid example of the architecture
G. the Georgian period and yet in a
perfect state of preservation. Persons
who essay to tour Alexandria" by
motor car are destined to many q
bump and jolt, for whereas the prin:
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1912-02-17

ashphalt most of the old residential streets have
the great cobble stones that have with stood thu
traffic of more than century. However, it ii
interesting to note that even this primitive paw
ing has it's historic significance, for these self
same cobblestones were laid under General Wash
ington's direction by the Hessian prisoners, cap
tured by the continental army.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1912-02-17
A MANS WAY.

Il hear the bride and groom are having trouble
already"
Married only month already and quarrel
ing!"
$50 they say"
What is the trouble!"
Seems her husband wants to quit going
afternoon receptions and get back to business"
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1912-02-17
WHAT WAS, "ETc."?

Writing about recent Junction" the society
editor Of the Ellis. Kan Review Headlight says:
Light refreshments were served, consisting
Of popcorn, cider, ETC.. served in courses"
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1912-02-17
WISDOM FROM rHE wEp.

"IoDOM fROM Tie WE'D.
Singleton-1ts wonderful what love will enable
fellow to see in girl that he never saw before
Wedmore--Yes, and it's equally wonderful wha
love won't let him see that he'll see later on
Boston Evening Transcript
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1912-02-17


seat of the Father of His Country. Old Alexan-
dr1a would be we'll worthy visit merely as a
fine example of old colonial town. rich in the
architecture of the period, but added to this is
the historical significance that it was George
Washingtons "home town"
Hlther ne came to attend the balls and other
social festivities that brought out all the landed
gentry Of the old dominion; here he attended
ohurch every Sunday when residing at Mount
vernon; and to this place he repaired when
business matters connected with his large estate
required legal or other adjustment that could
not readily be negotiated the plantation. Al
exandr1a was the meeting place Of the Masonic
Lodge OF which George Washington was so prom
1nent member and here located volunteer
IRE company that boosted first president as
one OF Its members. In short, from every stand
point, Alexandria meant more to George Washing
ton than the nearest town crossroads COM
munlty is apt to do to the presentday American
farmer In this of rural free delivery and rail-
roads and trolleys and automobiles.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1912-02-17

G: !;
ACH year finds tens of thou.
--~-r-~ - " sands of American citizens max.
AWW Ing patriotic pgrimages to the
wv \ home and tomb of George Wash
* r. l 1ngton at Mount Vernon on the
Potomac river. Almost without
exception these tourists "stop
T J: i: :
EEEXAMLZN over" going or coming at the
HH quaint old town of Alexandria,
NZakZ9S Va, located about half way be-
NzzSMSS4N tween the city of Washington
2o9l M ~ and Mount Vernon Many of
vi the visitors declare Alexandria
M almost If not quite as interest
ing as the far-famed country
The evening world., 1912-05-11
THE MARR|Af- NOT"
NEXT ON THE LIST
OF SPRING PLAYS
<<-BE MARRIAoE-NoT." writ.

.-BE MARRtAgE-NOT." writ. |
:" ten 10y Joseph Noel and
1 described A. triangle
drama. will no brought to Maxine ELI |
o,,'. Tbca,r. n, Monday evening. The
c.,,.',. .s,sra ,yr,,.r
.r 10 oa",oI,s n'"sp' w.,aron
me company inc'uues o-a ..or
Fritz Williams. Robert Drouet' Aipsf'
HOwson. Sybilla Pope. Rsyette Perry,
Leftwich, Horace Hahn.
cb,rIo,,. Carter and Selma Maynard.
IT.. .s. r.xu.. o..,n o,.r. cam.
Jug H"e"'n ua"e a..
pany begins an ensasemsnt Al the
broadway Iheatre on Monday evening"
In Humperdinck's fairy opera. Hhnsei
anu ur e,,., Tnere WI. pe "a u'u Aae
Wasd. r., ,,,rs a. ar.,., r,d,,h pra,i.
ford ara i',u,.s - nsror si,srua,Iny
as I,snssi Maris Io,,,a n,sgers and
~. ,n. m. a.i,an .hsr,nn ~ n.r,orrn.
sncss a. ,ho Wo,hs, vor,on Adkins
ana J.,n.. a,.vsr. .,v,d,ry ~. nra-
scn,aiion. n. ~. E.,hs, rsb., I'm Er.
,to..,nr "a f.i,e.on w.ch snnss rsns In
turn a. ,hs W,,ch .rS 49, Inns p Huii a..
The Dew E.,rv ana Aurora Medsn as
the sananan
r,. u,.,, p.,,, >,,.,.., f,,r.a,, fam
IL, 80" 80 ,.''..., 49,
pa"y VIII omer An 'n' '""so' ~ '"'
oiosoway Inea.re'
Paid IN Fuir WIZ De even by the
STOCK company n the Manhattan opera
Rouse.
Corse Payton ana ms s.ocs company
WI present Inc house Next Door NJ
~" ..,r weS c, nna n e,.,, A.. ~.
,,,.,s ""sor " oo"' " '"' W.
,,.,, ,y. a.. ,,. .,,,
no ~. Ss,,-. n t mn T sn.. WIN
,.rh. a,r.r, So, Iii, =. 49, o. x.,r.
a, q ss"nas.s WV W
1sn.., n rs-., .u,. u...-. ,,,,
a.. prnaw
The evening world., 1912-05-11

the Cathedral College. Fifty-frst street
and Madison avenue.
On Lactare Sunday MIR. Nulry was
awarded the highest gift the Roman
Catholic Church in this country re-
serves for It's sons and daughters who
have attained distinction for their de-
votion to religion, art. science, litera-
ture or charitable activities. This med
al viii he formally conferred Monday
night Cardinal Farley vii, preside and
the University of Notre Dame. which
awards the medal. will be represented
By It's president. the Rev. John Cavan-
augh, OF the congregation Of the Holy
The evening world., 1912-05-11

Cross. who will present It. Addresses
will be made by the Cardinal Robert
w. De Forest, president OF the Charity
ORGANIZATION Society: Edward Lauter-
bach, representing the Jewish societies;
James Dousherty OF the 81. Vincent de
Paul society; Father Evers OF the New
York Alumni Of Notre Dame; Joseph
Herman and Mgr. Denis J. McMahon.
Mr.. Mulry has been honored by the
Pope with a knight Commandership OF
the Order Of ~, Gregory, In the llst OF
Laetare Mcsiallists are: Augustin Daily,
Bourke Cochran. Agnes Repplier, DR..
Francis J. Quinian (atso papai
knight. Eliza Allen Starr, Maurice
Francis Egan and Gen. Rosenkranz.,
The evening world., 1912-05-11
Atw.ssr rii.. I. Yek.Ae.s.

YOKOIrOMA. May n.-IW. Il. Atwater
OF New York, who left San Francisco on
April 10, to-day gave a demonstration
In Curtiss hydro-seropiane before a
large gathering OF naval officers and
many other prominent persons. including
Charles Page Bryan, United States AM
bassador to Japan, and the Japanese
Minister OF Marine. vice-Admiral Baron
Minoru SAito. The fiiEhts were very
successful.
The evening world., 1912-05-11
MEETiNos.
HELP WANTEp-MALg.

WANTED vOR u. q. ARAY-Assboa.ss W.
s.'s T S:ss,d' ; s.:, ~ ,s ss. - -
ssnapsss,s hsbits. shs can spsek rel AID .n.s
e Ess!i;ho ti:s.; "a q: g., '.SSS.S ~
Montso1sy 4. jssssy 0iS. n J., = ~ ~
eryritfwG Station
The evening world., 1912-05-11
vADERLAND OUR YACHT"
Bxclssive Little Company Has Red
star Liners Promenade Deck.

On the vaderland OF the Red Star
little company Of passengers al OF
whom occupied suites on the promenade
deck and called the ship ''our yacht
There were twenty-six In the first cabin
Among them wsre Mrs. II. A. Ajax.
andsr, Mrs. Brayton Ives and her
daughter and Miss Kitty Chsatham.
Mise Cheatham. having completed q
fifteen thousand mile tour In this coun.
try. 10 now going to all the capitals Of
Europe. In Paris. on the invitation oil
Yvette duilbert. she will Join the French
ballad singer In entertaining the chill.
dren In the parks singing nurser,
rhymes.
The evening world., 1912-05-11
HIGH H0NoRs TO BE PAID
TO THOMAS N. MUlRY.
Cardinal Farley to Preside at the
Presentation of the Laetare
Medal.

Invitations to 800 Of New Yorks
most active citizens. regardless of creed
or nationality. have been Issued by Car
dinai Farley for the presentation oere-
mony OF comforting the iaetare Medal
on Thomas VI. Mulry. The ceremony ex-
ercises take place next Monday night In
The evening world., 1912-05-11

$50 CASH snA go ~ nssth. ] IN ssn my
bssu1ifl sil.vocn fs1ldsacs. eontsiniS9 1ssm
heat Sath snA all tnHSrovsmsnts for w. In
ths fastest GOvtnG psctios " ouesas Srss'
OwNEn. 10 - wes1A-
The evening world., 1912-05-11
NAVE QUARTER OF PRICE A
THE START.

TAsee are q few things which home
owners should study shout which they
can obtain advice II they 20 TO the
proper sources bsfors they nnany
mako their purohass. In general per-
seas should have At least . quarter
ef. The purchase prizes OF their houses
bsfors they attempt to buy. But II .
'hsuss. however. y worth 1900 or less.
$1,000 In cash 10 sufacient
The location Of the house should be
carefully investigated; the construc.
sion should ~ Examined 20 sec that
the laws have been complied with; the
character Of the work. lest the work.
maaship be poor; the transit situation
90 10 its possible improve mont or
retrogrsasion.
Thea che investigation should BE- made
40 10 whsthsr all assessments for street
improvements have been levied, and
what assessments are yet TO como upon
ths propsrty. In buying property In
the newsr sections Of kings and
ousans. the question Of an invsstiga'
tlon - to the condition Of assessments
u now more important sines legislation
of this year.
The evening world., 1912-05-11

neotion with the main business centres.
Auction offerings of suburban lots vii,
be heavy this year. Bidding for Hunts
Point offerings tais week was lively.
Bryan l.. Kennedy vii! offer Ss0 lots In
Newark next Saturday. aud ne has ar
ranged for, a continuance OF big Offer
ings In various SECTIONS TO run we'll Into
fall. Joseph y. Day. too. VIII sell many
home tracts.
The greatest ciesri " point for subor-
ban passengers prom ises to be at Park
avenue and Thirty-t Iird street. the
city builds the proposed union station.
sussways and trunk line railroads Will
pour people into that centre from Loug
Island. New Jersey. westchester and
Connecticut.
Three more new hollow tile stucoo
villas at Massapequa were sold this
week by Queens Land md Tito Com
pany. Buyers OF plots included q. A.
Weld. n. T.. Barber. II. J. Barran. w.
J. 'Korwin. II. Habei. NJ. sullivan. II.
Ernberg. NJ. G. 'costiRan. Forty houses
are under construction.
Rsckert- Finiay Co. sold plots at Ken
sngton. Great Neck. this week to James
1 G. Crsne. Edna q. Wolf. Frank Brown;
IN westmorciand TO Mary J. Clark; In
Norwood to J. Morgan Jones.
Neponsit 10 to have festival at the
opening Of the new $4,000 clubhouse
early In June. Tho club win DO con-
Quoted by the Property Owners Assoc
clation. Fifty houses have been built
there In year.
Mountain Lakes. At Boontou, N. J.. Will
have a new $4,000 railroad station. Tho
D.. l.. u W. railroad began work on II
this week. In two years 100 houses
have boon built there and 70 are under
way now. They cost fFou, 5000 to H1-
900 each. -
"Jamaiea Bay or Montauk Point can
not be developed successfully without
Staten Island ~ n connecting link for
competinG Western railroads. Gays r.
"a. UllnAn jr. 1T II time for Richmond
Borough to start an Immense develop
ment Of tn wonderful water front
cacihties."
Thomas DAILY, the Oorons, L. l.. build.
er, who Ia completing twenty-,Aght
dwellings on part Of the old race course
tract. owned for forty years by Peter
Cooper. has sold ton to private home
btckerb. 6o Ways thetc ~ aH Immense
demand for moderate priced houses IN
that section.
d. MAujer Mclaughlin says that
spring Is starting great activity amons
lot buyers ut Valley Stream. L. I.
u. ID. Bishop Is covering Nepperhau
Heights In Westchester. overlooking the
Hudson. with pretty houses. Fifteen are
under construction, with plans ready foi
twenty-five more to cost $500 TO s'.sc
each. He sold tract this week TO q
syndicate that Will build ten houses al
900 to $500 each. Other site buyers
included Frank u. Lasher. John J. Har'
rison. Mrs. John N. Ellis. Mrs. Il. T
Stephen. Henry de X. Rider. Charlei
Carlson. Mrs. Isabelle Turner, a. T
: Burt, Miss Alice Davis. George r. Kell,
! and Howard l.. Relchert.
~ large percentage OF wealthy fam
ilies that are leaving private dwelling
In Manhattan are seeking homes alon'
the north shore OF Long leland" say
IT, Stewart Mcknight. more than Mt!
high class houses have been planned al
ready for our tracts this year"
The evening world., 1912-05-11
HOME BUILDING
As A MATTER
!. OF ECONOMY
Title Company Official Ex-
plains Points Buyers Should
Investigate.
DON'T "TRY" TOO MUCH
But to Own a Home Should
= Be the Aim of Every Head
ST. of Family.
DON'T "TRY" TOO MUCH
b. Frank B0ilev.

A. vicc-Presidcnt OF the Title
= owsrc~tee and TrSst Company.
In charge Of Hs Brooklyn organ.
tsotton, no has been prominent
for n,asy years IN the Idrgest
rsoJ estate operations on Long
leland.
Buying Of homes In Brooklyn and
: Queens. has diminished somewhat In
value during the past two years be-
cause people have not had the money.
and have not been sbis TO save. and
many have lost their savings In sndea-
vssing 10 buy moro property than thesr
means would allow.
(. h sssans Sometimes with some people
, that just ~ soon ~ they buy q house
s'-en che instssment plan thsy proceed to
have mdsfortunss. II may be the loss
e Jobs o. sickness or other causes. but
h reality the percentage Of people who
lose house. II they have bought wisely.
10 very small.
In our experience OF twenty-five years.
! en- prepared to state that We have
- forecios1d per cent. OF mortgages
On homes OF owners. The greatest
iossss have been where . man with .
small amount Of money has endeavored
- buy very large nat or . house too
largo for his income. -
There can ~ NO qasstion-in fact Il
10 almost an axiomA-that . man IN .
bestss man II be owns . house: II he
hes . place he can cali his own and
In which he can take an iutsrest II
also aads 70 the comfort OF his fam
~, and 10 ~ undeslying caues OF bet
ter character IN his children.
AAAR AasAaSRn ~ R0aR9 Az
The evening world., 1912-05-11

The Maid Marion Song, from
robin Hood" by Reginald de
Koven. Words and music free with
next Sundays World.