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The Mena weekly star., 1913-08-07

J. N. Wilcox, G. w. LunsfOrd, c. w. Spears, Clip Southern, Jim Southern. T. E. Wood.
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half-million fund to train British ath-
letes for the next Olympic games at
Berlin, the trade %unionists Of the coun-
try have, without any great effort,
raised over a quarter of a million dol
lars for the wives and children of the
Dublin strikers, besides sending them
severe ship loads of provisions and
coal. At the same time another big
fund has been raised for the widows
and orphans of the recent Welsh col
liery disaster. 1t all goes to show that
While h British people are still will
Ing to subscribe to funds raised for
practical n charitable purposes, such
matters as the Olympic games will not
induce them to part with their money,
even when the plan is backed by dukes
and other members of the nobility.
The raising of the Dublin and Welsh
funds, however, is taken as another
evidence Of the growing wealth and
close cooperation of the trades union
lists Of the country. Much Of the
money has come from the workers and
their organizations, which had only
just completed a fund Of much creates
proportions to guarantee the publica-
ton for three years at least Of a daily
paper. "The Citizen" which espouses
the principles OF trades unionism.
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Germany Has Made
Great Progress

Germany since ,1870-causes a consider
able increase in all needs of life. The
problem of feeding, clothing and hous-
ing this increasing number OF people
could only be solved by. the expenditure
of vast amounts of capital. The geo.
graphical situation of Germany requires
constantly growing expenses for her
problems, the solving of which Ger
many has undertaken ahead of other
nations, not only cause large expenses
to the Empire, but also to the indivi-
dual federal states and the cities. The
latter, in, addition, have to furnish the
means for the Improvement of inter-
communication, for the requirements or
public health, and for other important
causes.
"All this, of course, resulted in a
heavy strain Upon the money marke ct,
thereby causing a rise in the money
rates; It. was, therefore, inevitable
that in spite Of the formation Of i'm
mense wealth, the accumulation of
capital could not keep pace with the
growing demand and that consequently
foreign capital was attracted to Ger
many.
Notwithstanding this general de-
mand for money in Germany, Germans
have, during the last years, invested
considerable sums abroad. These IN
vestments in foreign countries are well
spent in Germany's interest and form
a valuable reserve for the future. For
the present. however, this capital Is
much missed in the German money
market. 1t has sometimes been point
ed out recently that Germany Is in
debted to other countries for the money
Invested by them In Germany on &C
count of the higher rate of interest. On
the other hand, it should not be over
looked that her Investments abroad can
be withdrawn at any time, and that
large amounts Of foreign stocks have
been bought in Germany, which form
counterclaims for exceeding temporary
German debit abroad.
There Is a tendency to acquire,
independence regarding fore
eign capital"
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likely to become quite as popular il
his own country.

The former ambassador to America
is not alone in this practice of deVot-
ing his talents to the enlightenment
and services of his country. after his
retirement from active work. Another
Of these is Sir Edward Fry, who a few
days ago attained the age Of So. It is
twenty-one years since Sir Edward
resigned his sea- as a Lord justice of
the court of appeals, and in that time
he has served in many useful capaci-
ties. not the least of which has been
as one of England's representatives in
the peace conference at The Hague.
A number of suffragists, members of
the various political parties, have
made an arrangement which, If it can
be successfully carried out, will ensure
a majority for women's suffrage in the
next parliament.
They have concentrated in the hope
Of arranging the organization of suf-
fragist electors in the constituencies
before the general election. The idea
is that these electors should put "suf-
frage first" in other words, that they
should inform the candidates that
their votes will be given in the inter
est Of Women's suffrage. Lord Lyt-
ton and Pethick Lawrence are both in
favor of the plan.
While the duke Of Westminster and
his influential committee Of titled and
distinguished men have been raising
something less than $4,000 for their
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New York, Nov. 2S.-German's re-
markable economic progress since the
establishment of the Empire is describ-
ed in the December number of Export
American Industries" by Count Johann
Heinrich Bernstortff, German ambassa-
dor to the United States. Since 1891,
Count Bernstorff points out. Germany's
foreign trade has increased faster than
that of any other nation, the gain ex-
ceeding even that registered by the
United States.
The title OF Ambassador Bernstorf's
article is The Financial Situation in
Germany" He gives figures to show
that during the last forty years German
Imports have increased EOS per cent. TO
10,673,00 900 marks (about 1858. 0oo,-
000), and exports 262 per cent. to o.
O31 200, 900 marks (about 81, 25S. OoO, o00).
In this respect, he adds, Germany
compares fayorably with the United
States, despite the great natural re-
sources Of the latter and the large
stream of immigrants in the prime of
life. Between 1872 and 1911 the total
foreign trade of the United States in
creased 236 per cent. and that of Ger
many 1919 per cent. but during the de-
Cade to 1911 the German increase was
1871 per cent. and that of the United
States only 1851 per cent. The value
Of the foreign trade, both imports and
exports. of the United States in 1911,
was $3.71S,S20. 900, while the foreign
trada or Germany in the same year
was $4,452, $50, 200.
Between the years 1871 and 1910,
G~ernany's population increased about
100000 and in the latter year was
Ga. 900, 900.
Count Rernstorff devotes considerable
space to discussing the rate OF interest
which Is somewhat higher in Germany
than In some other countries, and has
been mentioned as proof that Germany
is labOring under a scarcity Of money.
This view, he argues Is
"Fluctuations in the rates of interest,""
he says, ARE mainly due to changes in
the economic conditions Of a country.
Besides. the rapid growth Of a vigorous
and striving population-as that of
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WASHINGTON'S SURVEY
GETS GOVERNMENT OK

refined and accurate methods which
modern instruments allow. Neverthe-
less, the line was run so carefully in
the first place that but little variation
has been found in it. Even Without
Instruments it is possible to distin-
gutsh the course Of the line with sur
prising distinctness. From the topo Of
Middle mountain in the Massanutten
range, the Observation-Disclosures
or FAIRFAX, line can be readily followed
by means Of the boundary fences dat
ing from earliest days, and by blocks
of timber, alternately cleared away or
left standing, which comes up from
either county and stops at the line, like
squares in a checkerboard. Then If
one turns to the southeast the same
demarkations are plain across the val
ley OF the south fork Of the Shenan-
doah, cutting straight through the
present Page county, which is made
Of lane formerly in Shenandoah coun-
ty, belonging to the Fairfax grant, and
partly from land formerly in Rockin-
ham. Thus, as far as the eye can see
IN either direction, this old line shows
plaintly.
The Washington compass, now to be
seen at the U. s. national museum in
the city named for its wner is pre-
sumed to BET the same one used in
running this line more than 100 years
age.
Washington's Survey Marks.
The Fairfax stone stands as a per-
anne monument. In addition, there
are, throughout that section of the
country, various other records of these
Washington surveys. For example. a
large white oak, which stands at the
corner Of a farm about one and a half
miles from Lost City, Hardy county,
w. Va, was, according to a persistent
story Of that section of the country,
marked by Washington.
Survey blaZes cut into trees, and
since grown over, nave been cut away,
and a count of the annual layers of
growth I'VE the old wounds shows
them to have been made at the time
Washington was surveying. One
strange thing about these blazes is
that they are several feet higher than
those put on trees by woodsmen Of
today. This fact has given rise
to a sort Of superstition that
Washington, known to have been very
tall, was actually a giant. other au-
thorities nave said that Washington
did much Of his work on horseback,
and made his blazes with a long
handled axe from the saddle.
The town Of Whitepost, Clarke coun-
ty, Va, takes it's name from a post
presumed to have been set by Wash
ingtOn as one of his survey marks. The
post, formerly exposed, Is now covered
by a protecting case which shelters 1t
from the weather, and from the de-
spelling hand of the vandal tourist.
Why the Line Is Retraced.
The reason that this old Washington
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liam tennis player, who has not an
peared in first class tennis since his
defeat by James c.. Parke in the LAST
Davis cup competition in Australia,
has decided to return, and will play in
the tournaments on the Riviera this
winter. If all goes well with him he
will make another attempt to win the
All-English championship next year.
This of course means that Austria
liza, with the help of Mr.. Brookes, who
Is still considered one of the best. III
not the best, individual player in the
world, is going to make a strong bid
tQ a the Davis cup away from,
America next year and give it another
trip to the Antipodes. On the Riviera,
tunity Of meeting his old competitor,
Anthony f. Wilding. When last here
Mr.. Brookes was considered the best
player of thet two, but Mr.. Wilding has
improved SO much that the struggle
should be a very keen one.
The Right Hon. James Bryce, when
he left the British embassy at Wash
ington, announced that he was retir-
ing from public life. That may have,
been true, but like many another re-
tired British statesman, he is finding
that he is busiar in his retirement
than he was as an ambassador.
Since his return from mis- trip
around the-world trip Mr.. Bryce has
had not many days to himself. He
did for a few weeks ago into retire
ment at his modest country home,
"Hindleap,'' Forest Row, Sussex, but
this retirement was almost entirely
taken up in writing, for Mr.. Bryce is
certain to give the public something
about the countries he visited after
leaving America, and perhaps a book
about America. His real work hence
forth, however, will doubtless be, al
one writer has aptly put it, ""to ex-
press the needs OF the community up
on the broader sides Of life Since. his
return home MI. Bryce has delivered
a number of addresses on a great
variety OF subjects. AS popular as he
was. in America as all speaker he is
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NO1lllI1uSu L dSo III
The work of setting the machinery
will commence as soon as he build
ings are enclosed, and it is the aim Of
the company to have the whole plant
in operation at the earliest possible
date.
Permanent accommodations for Ia
borers nave been built on the COM
pany's property and these are now be-
ing utilized by the construction crews
Permanent Fargo Office.
As a part Of the present plans the
will shortly open an office in
this city from which the sale Of the
product Of the plant will be handled.
In view of the greatly increased out
put Of the factory, n the further
fact that It's production is distributed
over such a wide territory, it has been
felt essential that THERE should be
offices at a point affording the best
possible mail, telephone n telegraph
facilities and where the company
could maintain an attractive and COM
plete display room.
Fargo has been determined upon as
the most logical point, for, not only is
it generally recognized as the gate
way to the natural markets of the
but, also, architects, cOntraC-
tors and all interested in building
operations, investigating brick, tile
and other building materials, are con-
stantly visiting or passing through
Fargo from points all over the north
west, and with an Office and display
here they can conveniently call upon
the company, whereas a trip to the
works at Hebron would usually be i'm
practicable.
Building Supplies in Connection
On account Of the intimate relation
existing between the marketing OF
brick and tile and other building sup
plies. such as terra Gotta, steel re-en-
forcing, metal Iath, cement, lime, plas-
tur, etc, and various patented build
ing specialties, this office, as a source
Of profit to itself and convenience to
its customers, will, in addition, handle
such materials at this point.
Temporary Quarters.
Mr.. Colburn informs US that, al
though it may be Jan. l, before the
secures permanent quarters
in Fargo, that until hen he and G.
w. Richardson, who became affiliated
with the Hebron company in July,
after a long experience in the cement
and clay products industries in the
east and south, are making the Gard
ner hotel their headquarters whenever
in the city. The financing Of the
changes and expansion now going on
at the factory has made it necessary
for both Of these gentlemen to travel
q. great deal, but the hotel remains
their best address, and Fargo welcomes
them as additions to it's list Of pro-
gressive business men, who are really
doing things worth while for the ad-
vancement Of the commercial Interests
of our state and city.
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THE WONDERFUL
DEVELOPMENTOF
A N. D. INDUSTRY

Continued from Page Thirteen.
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Government surveyors. who have
just been checking up some of the
lines reputed to have been run by
! George Washington in his days OF
chain and compass work, have found
them good.
About 1851. according to tradition
! George washington, then 10 years old,
ran out for Lord Thomas Fairfax the
line between what was then to be
Augusta and Frederick counties, Viz
| ginia, this being only a part of a great
deal of surveying which he is said to-
have been engaged upon at that time
These two counties were separated
from what was then Orange county.
and the grant to Lord Fairfax was
supposed to extend westward to the
Pacific ocean. Subsequently these
large tracts were further subdivided.
so that the "Fairfax line, as it Is
generally known, runs now between
Rockingham and Shenandoah counties,
with the original Augusta and Freder-
iCk counties to the south and north
respectively.
In the organic act for the forma-I
ton of the two counties. or parishes"
as they were then called. it was re-,
quired that the line should be 81
straight one from the head spring of
Hedgman river, one Of the sources of
the RappahannOck, to the head spring
or the POTOMAC.
Since it was required that the line
should be straight. it was first neces-
sary to get the approximate course by
building large bonfires on the inter
vening high points. Then starting
from the top Of the M~assanutten
mountains the line was u straight
away over intervening mountains and
rivers toward the northwest.
The Fairfax Stone.
Away off across a part Of what is
now West Virginia there is a large
rock known today as the Fairfax
Stone. 1t is the monument which
marks the southwest corner Of Gar
ret county, Maryland, the southeast
corner Of Preston county, West Vir-
ginia, and prominent points in the
boundaries in two other West Virginia
counties. A line from Orange court
house, coinciding with the Shenando-
an and Rockingham county line, pass
es through this Fairfax stone, which
gives the name to q nearby station,
Fairfax, on the Western Maryland
railroad. 1t has been assumed that,
in running this line, a high peak
northwest Of Orange courthouse was
the starting point. and that from here
1t was possible to see a distant peak
in tie North mountain range over the
top Of the intervening M~assanutten
mCuntGin.
Washington, of course, used a. sim =
pie compass, and his line would not
be expected to check absolutely with
that obtained by the government sur
Veyors who have retraced his survey,
using high-power transits and all the
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LONDON news LETTER

London. Nov. 29.-King George, IL
not Queen Mary. is making an especial
point of being friendly with the late
King Edwards friends. At a number
of house parties, where the anne Of
guests are first submitted to his
majesty, 1t has been noticed that
many of those who figured prominent
ly in court circles in the last reign
are again to be found.
At the shooting party given by Wis
count Iveagh. at Elveden for the king,
for instance. Count Albert Mensdorff
and the Marquis de Several, who were
two of King Edwards closest friends,
were among the guests. They have
the reputation OF being two of the
most entertaining men in society. and
of course are notable for perfectly fit
ting and up-to-date clothes. Sir Der
elk and Lady Keppel. Sir Ernest Cas-
sell and leopold de Rothschild. the
last two King Edwards financial adj
visers, and all close friends Of the last
court. also were present. The mem
bers of the Guinness family, ,of which
Lord Iveagh is the head, are in favor
with the present sovereign as they
were with the last.
] Norman Brookes, the great Austria
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survey line is being retraced is because
the federal government" is purchasing
lands In this neighborhood, in con
nection with the new Appalachian for
ests which are being acquired at the
headwaters of navigable streams, un-
der the terms of the Weeks law, de-
signed to protect these watersheds
from the evils Of deforestation. The
government requires a clear title be-
fore the land car be paid for. In maxi
ing sure of the titles 1t is necessary,
in many cases, to go back to original
royal grants, or to colonial records, and
to have to re-surveys before
the facts Of ownership can be indis-
putably established.
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When the promoters of the $4,000
900 fund of the Young Mems and;
Young Women's Christian ~associa-:
tons undertook their campaign in.
New York. they promised they would
raise S4, 00O,O 0 by Nov. "a. Within a!
few days they had gone higher than
the 81, 900, 900 marx. In order to in.
crease public interest in the big un-;
%dertaking they placed at the corner of;
Broad and Wall streets over the foun-;
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All Hope Abandoned,

Houston Post: We believe some of
our forward looking patriots are be-
coming s. tired waiting for postofices
that if something doesn't drop pretty
soon they will have their whiskers
sheared and go to work.
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dations of the new building for the
house Of Morgan g. Co. an immensa
clock, where the increase in subscrfp-
tons is indicated.
So successful has the campaign
been SO far that four persons alone
have given nearly $1.000,000 for the
fund. John D. Rockefeller, Miss Grace
,, Dodge, Mrs. Willard Straight, and
Mrs. Finley Shepard, who was Miss
Anna Gould, were among the first
tlarge subscribers.
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Rival Noveltists.

Washington Herald: Bah! I am a
greater writer than you My novel
was barred out of America"
"Pouf! When I went over. I. myself,
WAS haired out"
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Agriculture Is taught in all Hun
garian schools and seven colleges
maintain experiment stations.
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VooDoos CAUSE DEATH.
Drew Blood from ChiId's Body to Cure
 Sick and Death Ensues.

Havana, Dec. 25-The murder of the 6-year-old white girl, Eugenia Hernandez. on November 9, at Ar temisa, in the province of Pinar Del Rio. in connection with the practice of "Voodooism," is attributed to two negroes, Jose La Cruz and Eusenio Cardenas now under arrest
 According to those who investigate ed the crime, the negroes obtained the consent of the parents to draw blood from the child's body for the purpose of curing sick woman, Salvadora Ar iona. They went through the usual weird ceremonies in the presence of the parents preparatory to taking the blood, The little girl was seized, but managed 10 free herself and ran to her mother, clingipg to her skirts This was repeated each time she saw the knife in the wizards hand The negroes then decided to wound the girl by an explosion of powder, but the explosion proved so violent that it killed the child.
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.GOTHAM'S NEEDY
 WELL PROVIDED
HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF POOR PEOPLE RECEIVE CHEER
 FROM ORGANIZATIONS.
Salvation Army Leads in Charity with More Than 5000 Dinner Baskets and Many Dinners.

New York, Dec. 25.-Well attended church services and the distribution of Christmas dinners to nearly 100 900 of the city's dependents, were the features of New Works observance of the day of nativity The day broke with the gentleness associated with Indian summer" clouded up threat eningly about noon and ended in showers and drizzles One result of this was that the celebration planned in connection with the peoples out of door Christmas tree in Madison Square had to be postponed until to- morrow night
 The Salvation Army led in the dis tribution of Christmas cheer In ad- dition to issuing 5000 Christmas din- ner baskets. each of which contained food enough for six. the organization entertained $500 children with q Christmas tree party, One thousand baskets were given by the Volunteers of America and 1000 dinners were served by the heirs of Big Tim" Sul- liyan.
 Turkey dinners were served in all of the public and charitable institu- tions and afternoon ont ~talnments were given Inmates O. New NorN 8 prisons were not overlooked. though in some cases the usual entertain ments were omitted, One of the not able events of the day was the cele- bration organized by the "Spugs," or Society for the Prevention of Useless Giving. More than 1000 adults and children. rich and poor. attended IS Christmas tree party, at which pres ents, coffee, cake. sandwiches and candy were distributed.
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Msxion citv nniet

Mexico City. Dee. 25--Reports still persist of rebel activity near Tam. pioo. although there have been no clashes of late with the federals. Christmas passed quietly in the capi- tai, Mexicans and Amflcans ia many Instances mingling f,gether in the days festivities.