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scape along the skyline is a noble old
house-Woodlawn Manor-the house and
lands around it being a wedding gift from
George Washington to his ward and
adopted daughter. Nellie Custs. and his
nephew-his sister Betty's son-Lawrence
Lewis. on the occasion of their marriage
at Mount Vernon in the year of Wash
ingtOn's death.
4 wide tract of the fertile. prosperous
country through which you are now walk
ing is owned and dwelt on by members of
the Society of Friends. generally called
the "Quakers of Woodlawn" or the
Friends of Woodlawn.' They are thus
designated because they bought. on NOV
ing to that section. the WoodlaWn prop
erty. house and lands, but they have since
bought large acreage OF lands that Were
part of other farms comprising the Mount
Vernon estate and they have also bought
lands that lie beyond the former bound
aries of Mount Vernon. The forbears of
these interesting people came from Bur-
lington county. n. J. The Star man was
told that in 1S47 Jacob NJ. Troth and
Chalkley Gillingham. prominent members
of the Society of Friends. evolved the idea
of buying timber lands in the south. They
meant to erect a sawmlll and cut snip
timber for use in the shipbulding yards
of New England.
1t was in the fall of 1917 that Troth and
Gllingham deputed another Friend.
Thomas Wright. to locate a suitable tract
Of timber He came to Washington, and
from this city went to Richmond by boat
and stage. Then he proceeded. on foot.
to examine timber lands, laying his course
north.
He must have passed through some OF
the heaviest timber land in this region.
land on which sawmills are running to-
day, along Chapawamsc creek. Quantico
creek and the country south and west OF
Dumfries but he did not pause long TIL
he had passed Occoquan creek. A 1ew
miles farther north he entered the iands
of WoodlaWn thick grown with fine TIM
ber mainly white oak. WoodlaWn con-
tanned 1000 acres, all of which was in
timber except fifty acres surrounding the
house. The property was .hen owned by
Lorenzo Lewis, son of Nellie GUSTS
and Lawrence Lewis, and by him was
sold TO Gillingham. Troth afterward buy
ing an interest They built a mill on Ac-
cotink creek. the hamlet of Accotlnk grew
I'M around this mill. and the land was
cleared Friends came down from Burlins-
ton county and began the tillage of the
fields
Numerous descendants of Gillingham
are living in the neishborhood. A le"
wears ago The Star man. loiterlns among
the then neglected gardens OF WoooiaWil
Mansion, met an old gentleman there. He
was the son of Jacob Troth, one or the
founders Of the community. lie removed
from the neighborhod to southern Call
fornia. Thomas Wrights son is the Gus
1odian of Nellie Custs' garden at Mount
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brother of George. Lawrence inherited
the lands of Mount Vernon from his
father, Augustine Washington Of Popes
Creek. Westmoreland county. and dying
bequeathed Mount Vernon to George. In
the woods on the bluffs that rise straight
up from the river one may find great
tree-grown mounds marking the ruins OF
the house the Fairfaxes lived in. and
American revolution. One of the office
buildings Of the estate stands on the
river shore. Up to a few years ago two
OF these Office buildings stood there:
because of this the landing came to be
called White House. There is an old
graveyard on the bluff near the ruin OF
the house. but no graves can be identi-
fed. The first owner of the place, Will
liam Fairfax. and his wife. who was
Deborah Clarke, daughter of Col. Bar
tholomew Gedney of Salem. Mass, rest
there somewhere, but no one can now
point out the spot among all those httie
sinks and hollows that mark old graves
Tombstones indicated their resting place.
but these were broken to bits during the
civil war.
The view of the Potomac from this
Fairfax home must have been one or
the most glorious along the great river.
but now because of the heavy forest
growth one must go to the edge OF the
wooded bluff. Within a space of couple
of acres around the ruins OF the mouse
are tree-grOWn earth neapS WnlCn IHdfk
where stood the stable, the coachhouse.
the smokehouse and other outbuildlngs
of the estate. In the space which was
the garden is a deep circular pit. This
was the we'll. Flowers that grew once In
the Belvoir garden have run wild ana
in distant parts of the woods one may
come across big patches of jonquiis.
For a long time the representative in
Virginia Of 1.-The Rt. Hon. Thomas Lord
Fairfax of Leeds Castle in, the County OF
Kent and Baron Cameron in Scotland"
was Robert Carter. gentleman. son of
Robert Carter. esq.,, Of Lancaster county.
Carter. the American agent Of Lord Fair
fax, died i'm 1872 and was succeeded by
Benjamin Borden. an Engdshman. Bor-
den became involved in some alleged land
frauds and was dismissed. After that
Lord Fairfax delegated as the agent or
manager of his six-milion-acre grant, his
cousin William Fairfax. This Fairfax
had been governor of the island of New
Providence and. chief justice of the Ba-
hanas. At the time of his selection. by
Lord Fairfax as his Virginia agent Will
liam Fairfax was collector of the customs
at Salem, Mass. He came to Virginia in
1874. and within a year or two built the
house of Belvoir. 1t was this William
Fairfax whom Washington Irving called
George WashingtOn's paternal adviser"
You can now retrace your steps through
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FOR AN INFORMAL VALENTINE SUPPER.

- ERVE first with valentine napkins
aud plates, each holding heart
shaped paper case containing a
~ portion of lobster or chicken salad,
three. or four olives. a pickle and
a. few salted nuts. Pass heart-shaped
sandwiches or shaped cakes having mot
to handles fastened in the frosting.
Lastly, serve coffee or chocolate with
whipped cream or temperance fruit
punch.
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we may expect something very fine from
Manila one Of these days
Mrs. Burleson lived in Cuba for a few
months, and she was just as much in
terested in the progress of affairs in
Havana as she was In Manila. but she
was there too short a. time to become
active In the art of music except in the
academic way. In Porto Rico, where Mr..
Burleson was also for g. time. she found
much to waken her interest. but she had
scarcely made plans to work actively in
the schools when her husband was re-
moved to San Francisco, from which post
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soon as they learn to walk. and from
long practice they soon become the skill
ed workers which the world recognizes in
them. Needlework is acknowledged as
woman's highest artistic expression and
in Manila / came to believe this abso-
lutely There have been women artists
of the highest talent. even Of genius. like
Rosa Bonheur in our own generation. but
there has never been a man who could
make the embroidery which the expert
oriental women produce. though many
great artists have equaled Rosa Bon
heur as animal painters. This embroidery
shows that lack of originality of which
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woman knowing how to do something
we'll. and of adding this interest to her
daily routine. if she has a home and the
obligations Of matrimony. If she has
not. ii is all the more Incumbent on her
to do something useful, be she queen or
peasant.
We women who grew up in the old en-
vronment Of the sheltered woman, the
Well known clinging vine type, owe much
to this suffrage movement which has
spread in less than twenty years FROM
the few to the multitude. and from about
four countries to every country"
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ments of these gentle and intelligent
people.
Il might make the same criticism about
music. Their native music Is plaintive
and haunting. but it is all on the same
order, minor chords and composed of but
few notes, and, of course. 1t becomes
wearisome after time. Music is now
taught in the public schools also and
under the direction Of good teachers some
splendid voices are being discovered and
some marvelously talented players of
stringed instruments are coming to the
front with rapidity which means that
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the lands of Belvoir and again enter the
main country road near the little Quaker
meeting house. Resume the course to the
southwest which you have followed since
leaving the west gate of Mount Vernon,
and another mile, mostly down hill. will
bring you to the ancient village of Ac-
cotink. There stands the old mill of the
pioneer Friends. and there lives lady
a shambling old village with many
weather-beaten houses, but with quite q
number Of new ones strung along the
roadside. This village should not be con-
founded with the railroad village Of Ac-
cotink, which is three miles away. Near
where the Washington and Richmond
railroad crosses Accotink run there was
set up a station, which because of its
proximity to this branch was called Ac-
cotink. and around this station a pleasant
village has grown up.
A walk Of something inside Of three
miles will bring you to Pohick Church. a
simple but dignified brick structure
standing on elevated ground and COM
manding wide sweep of country over
Pohick valley and Lorton valley. In this
old church George Washington worshiped
as boy and as a man. for as a youth
he used to come up from Fredericksburg
to visit his half-brother, Lawrence, at
Mount Vernon. In that church also wor-
SHIPPED Lawrence Washington and various
members of the Fairfax family of Bel
voir-old William Fairfax and his wife.
Deborah; their sons. George William Fair
fax and Bryan Fairfax, lifelong friends
OF George Washington, and the Fairfax
girls, one of whom was married to Law
renee Washington and one to John Car
lyle of Alexandria.
Pohick was also the church of George
Mason, author of the bill of rights and
the first constitution of Virginia" who
lived at Gunston Hall and lies buried
there now. a few miles-perhaps six or
seven-southeast from Pohick Church.
Some of the other old Virginians having
pews were just before the outbreak of
the American revolution were Daniel
McCarty, Alexander Henderson. Thomas
Elzey, Thomas Withers Coffee. Peter
Waggener. Thomas Ford. Martin Cock
ham. William Triplett, William Payne.
John Barry, John Gunnell and Thomas
Triplett.
The parish of Pohick Church. called
Truro parish. was created in 1892. and it
was at about this time that the first Po-
hick Church was built. This building.
which was of wood. stood on the road
from the present church to Gunston Hall.
about two miles south by west. A frame
church, Lewis Chapel. Of another denom-
ination, stands on the site of the old Po-
hick Church today. The first church of
Pohick served its purpose for number
of years, but about 1865 it was so out of
repair and the population of the parish
had SO increased that there developed a
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CUNT VERNON as the pilgrim
III H knows it today is a fraction
uO of the Mount Vernon of the
time of George Washington.
1t is no doubt the most inter-
esting and significant fraction, being the
dwelling house, the little village of quar-
ters." outbuildings and adjuncts and ap-
purtenances to colonial and revolutionary
estates. the gardens and the lawns and
the majestic prospect over and beyond
the Potomac. But there is an extensive
Washington land outside the fence that
bounds Mount Vernon of the present and
in a walk through that section one may
meet with many reminders that this was
George Washington's home land.
Leave the electric car at the east gate,
and if the day be Sunday it will be neces-
sary to circumvent the grounds adjacent
to the mansion house. and the farm that
lies inland from it. Your road carries
YOU first northerly, and then bends sharp
ly in a southerly course till opposite the
west. or old gate, of Mount Vernon. This
is the entrance of the mansion grounds,
which few pilgrims see, Yet 1t was the
early Washington entrance 1T was mere
that Washington passed in and out of the
grounds of his homestead to attend
church or business at Alexandria. to go
to or come from worship at Potick
Church, to visit his early friends and
relatives by marriage, the FairfaXeS OF
Belvor his stanch friend George Mason
of Gunston or his numerous other neigh
bors in that interesting region. 1t was
through this entrance that Washington
passed to and from the outer parts OF
the farm of Mount Vernon. Your trip of
about a mile in passing around from the
east to the west gate has given you a
view of many charming bits of road and
woods. Woods have been on your right
hand all the way, and the grounds or
Mount Vernon on. the left. The land on
the right was, of course. originally part
of Washingtons holdings. The road
climbs one hill, from the crest of which
YOU survey sweep of winter Virginia
landscape bleak and dreary, Wild and
entrancing, according to ones temper or
temperament.
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Turning along the early Washington
road that leads west from the west gate
YOU pass through deep woods bare of
foliage now, but romantic tangle of
green in summer Onward for nearly a
mile YOU reach an open country with
su1are miles of broad and fertile field.
with only an occasional tree. excepting
those in the groves that surround the
numerous large farmhouses with their
big harms and stables that come now into
the picture OFF to the westward the pros
meet is bounded by low range of hills
and the noteworthy feature of the land
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CHE Says That Her Atti-
tude in This Matter Has
Been Much Exaggerated and
Misunderstood and Explains
Her Position-Is the Daugh-
ter of Judge John Caffery
Walker of Galveston, and Is
Accomplished and Attractive,
Being a Superb Horsewoman
and Proficient in All Athletic
Sports.
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Minced CLANS on Toast.

Chop finely one pint of CLAIMS and bring
just to a scald in their own liquor, to
which a quarter cupful of hot water has
been added. Place in a saucepan one
tablespoonful each Of -four and butter
and when mixed smooth ana bubbly add
Evening star., 1913-02-09

HE groups and sim
gle figures in the
chronological section
Of the National
Museum catch the
fancy and hold the
attention of more
visitors than any
other exhibits i'll
that great curiosity
shop. These figures
are life-like ana
Iifc-size. Modelled
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On the eastern face of the altar is thia
inscription:
This landmark is set up in the cathe-
dral close in memory of Ascension pay
AD. 1903. in the eleventh year OF the
cpiscopate OF tho first Bishop OF WASH
ington.''
Some Of the names carved on the altar
sides are Theodoras Bailey Myers 1921
1873: Catalina Juliana Mason 1875 1905.
and Cassie Mason Myers. Julia James
Frederick James. Edmonia Pheips. Sid
ney Mason. Alphonso Sidney Mason and
Catherine kobb. In one of the stone
panels is Major Myers. 18th Regiment.
T. s. Infantry. married Cnarlotta
bailey." with some dates that in the
Handlers notes were so blurred by rain
that they could not be read
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Ribbon Sandwiches.

These are made in different ways. vary
ing both breads and filing according to
fancy. For instance, take six thin slices
of bread and butter on both sides Spread
layers of dcviled ham or chicken be-
tween, then press the entire sandwich.
Slice crosswise, making thin. ribbon-iike
sandwiches. Or use alternate slices. VA
fer thin, Of white and brown bread. with
filling of cream cheese and chopped
nuts or olives or preserved cherries.
EMMA PADDOCK TELFORD.
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Cherries in Jelly,

To make the cherries In jelly drain the
sirup from a can OF red cherries, heat
and pour the sirup over two tablespoon
falls of gelatine that has been dissolved
IL a little cold water, allowing pint
and half of liquid to two tablespoon
f.ls of gelatinc. Strain the mixture into
d ring mold and set aside to harden.
l'o this the day before You wish to serve
IT. When ready to put on the table turn
oat on a low glass dish. MI the center
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- great ana Just
cause ever succeed
cd in the worlds
history without per-
secution." said Mrs.
Richard BuTleSon
III her home in
that picturesque
{ Y "A Try station,
Fort Myer, on the
high hills of Nir-
Ginid. and that We
are now being ridi-
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An Interesting Flag.

THE flag which led indirectly but none
the less certainly to the capture of
John Wilkes Booth is now one of the
main objects of interest in the Treasury
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Chicken Salad Sandwiches.

Chop the white meat OF chicken very
fine. then pound to a smooth pulp in a
mortar Season to taste with salt. pepper
olive oil and a little lemon juice, ami
spread upon thin slices of lightly but
tered bread cut in hatchet shapes. Th.
covers to these slices are spread with
butter. into which are pressed almonds,
or English walnuts SLICED or chopped very
fine. Put together and press.
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An Qld.Time Mill.

KHOST OF the old water mills which
AVA Washingtonians see in this region
are ruinous and abandoned. People who
live near them will usually tell you that
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they stopped grinding before the war:
that people get their -four and meal. or
their meal and flour, from the great mills
that are run by steam and that turn out
barrels of the nutritious dust every hour.
1t is strange to stand by one of the old
fashioned mills. the kind that ground the
grain food Of the early Americans, to
listen to it's colonial song and watch the
soft. cream-colored meal pour out from
the mill stones I'm a little stream.
Such mill is standing and In operation
on the old Washington lands in West
moreland county. 1t is now called and
for a number OF generations has been
called Wirt's mill, because the Washing
tons and the Wirts intermarried and a
large tract around the mill is called Writ
land. 1t Is not far from Wirts wharf. a
frail, decrepit old landing place i'm Mad
dox creek. 1t reaches out from the tree
lined, white and sandy shore to a point
above the shallow. shining waters of the
creek. where steamboats, may stop. After
stepping off the land end Of the wharf
turn to the right and follow a road that
leads through titled fields and also
through thickets of pine and sweet gum.
The old mill, its brick walls darkened and
mellowed by age, stands on the upper
part Of Maddox creek at the foot Of a
steep wooded hill, down which a sandy
road. bordered by trees and tangled
vines, leads.
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building For many years this famous
flag occupied q place on the wall Of the
northeast corridor of the Treasury and
divided honors with the money vaults as
an object of popular interest. 1t was for
many years about the first thing guides
pointed out to visitors. Then the flag
was loaned to Capt. o. III. Oldroyd and
for a long time had a prominent place
i'm the museum Of Lincoln relics. Not
long ago 1t was reclaimed by the Treas
ury and hangs once more in that grim
and classic building.
1t was in the knotted fringe OF this
when he leaped from Lincoln's box at
Ford's The3ter on the night Of April ~,
1852 after having mortally wounded the
President and stabbed Mai. Rathbone.
Had not the spur caught, Booths leg
would in all probability not have been
fractured or injured and his capture
would perhaps have been very much more
difficult.
When the advisablity Of a Home Guard
for Washington was suggested the Treas
ury Department took an early interest
il not the initiative in the movement In
that department there was soon organ
lied full regiment. 1t was called the
Treasury Guard. and Treasurer f.. L.
Spinner was made its colonel. Every aft
ernoon after the department closed the
regiment was drilled on the White Lot.
Large crowds witnessed the drills OF the
Treasury Guards and the ladies of the
department and the wives and daughters
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NEARLY all strangers who travel 10
. the beautiful close or the Cathedral
OF Saint Peter and Saint Paul. on Noun:
Saint Alban. gather around the sundial.
Most of them mount the three granite
steps to stand on the narrow granite plat
from about the sund!al and its rectangu-
Scripuon and TO study the devices en-
eraved on stone and bronze. The strue-
ture is called ''the cathedral landmark
and sundial-" According to tho handbook
or the Washington Cathedral. ION As
cension Day, A. T.. 1906. the Landmarks
given by Mrs. Julian James to commcmo-
rate the freedom of the cathedral lana
from debt and the consequent hslIonirg
OF the cathedral close was presented and
consecratcd. This landmark is n heauti-
fui bronze sundial. surmounting an Omen
ar ahar. on which are inscribed tho
names of those Ii commentaries The
suhdial marks not only the hours Of the
DAY. but the different seasons Of tha
christian year by means of device do,
signed by the bishop and worked out by
Rev. Prof. Bigelow''
BeginnIng at the northwest edge Of th,.
altar is this inscription:
transit unbra lax premonet From,
the rising Of the sun even 10 the roinn
down OF the same MY name shall bs
great among the nations, and in eyer,
place incense shall be offered unto My
name ~
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A Washington Menu.

February Is q month Of festivals and
consequent jollity. First on the church
calendar comes Candlemas day, when
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with cherries from which the pits have
been removed. sweeten slightly IL neces-
whipped cream. If preferred. you may
use some of the quickly prepared jellies
now In the market. selecting the cherry
flavor Follow directions on the packag.,
but as the jelly begins to 'set" drop in
maraSchno or preserved cherries. Serve
with whipped cream.
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every last and least vestige of the Christ
mas decorations must be disposed or.
That SO the superstitous find
No one least Branch left there behind
For look bow many leaves there be
Neglected there maids trust to mel,
So many Goblins you shall see
The dish considered particularly appro-
pirate to this day is beans.
Next comes Shrove Tuesday. when pam
cakes galore may be eaten. recalling the
old pagan Saxon celebration when cakes
We're offered to the sun.
Then Lincon's birthday on the 18th, a
legal holiday that all Americans delight
to honor. Refreshments for this day
should be plain and substantial. No tiny
kickshaws'' here.
The 14th brings joy to the young peo-
pie In the celebration Of st. Valentines $
day. closely followed by the birthday of
George Washington, father Of his coun-
try.
And for the proper celebration of each
and all Of these days of commemoration
the cook is called Upon to play the ma
jor role.
While the most of the dishes are famil-
lar ones. 1t does no harm occasionally to
jog the memory or suggest new ways of
serving old dishes.