davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-30
MISTAKEN IDENTITY.
The Famous Case Of Lssurques Of the
Lyons Mail.

The Famous Case Of Lesurques Of the
Lyons Mail.
The most famous of all cases OF mis-
taken identity is that of LesurQues,
charged with the robbery and murder
of the courier Of the Lyons mail, the
incidents OF which were woven into
the old dramatic play 1.-THE Lyons
Mail"
Lesurques was positively identified
as man who had Travelled by theNmail
coach, and he was In due course con-
victed. Yet at the eleventh hour a
woman came into court and declared
his innocence, swearing that the wit
nesses had mistaken him for another,
Duboscq, whom he greatly resembled.
She was the confidant Of one of the
gang who had planned and carried out
the robbery. But her testimony, al
though corroborated by other confed-
crates, was rejected, and Lesurques re-
celved sentence Of death. Lesurques
died protesting his innocence to the
last. -Four years elapsed before Du-
boscq was captured. In the interval
others OF the gang had passed through
the hands Of the police. but the prime
mover was only now taken. Even
then he twice escaped from prison.
When finally he was put on his trial
and the Judge ordered a fair wig, such
as Lesurques had worn. TO be placed
on his head. the strange likeness was
Immediately apparent. He denied his
guilt, but was convicted and guillo-
tined. Thus two men suffered for one
OneuSe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-30
LEGAL.
Notice OF Special Meeting.

To Whom It May Concern:
You are hereby notified that a special
meeting of the stockh olders of the
Horst & Strieter company. a corporation
duly organized and existing under the
laws of the state OF Illinois, with its
principal place of business at 1417-1423
be held on the oath day of February,
A. D. 1918, at the hour of g. m, at the
office OF said company, at said 1417-1423
Second avenue, Rock Island. Ill, for tn q
purpose of voting upon the increase OF
the capital stock of said corporation
from ten thousand (Sl0,000) dollars to
twenty thousand (S20,O00) dollars and
of increasing the number OF shares OF
the capital stock of said corporation
from one hundred (100) to two hun
dred (2OO).
Dated at Rock Island, Ill. this 22nd
day of January, 1918.
HENRY w. HORST,
HENRY T. HORST,
NJ E. STRIETER,
Directors
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-30
The Mistake.

In his biography Of Alezandre Du-
mas Harry \. Spur says that the i'm
provheut French author. who hated
svarice, was once waiting in line for
his cloak at a soiree when he saw a
millionaire give q Zip Of 80 centimes 10
cents to the servant who handed out
his paletot. Dumas. getting his cloak,
threw down a 100 franc note. Par
don. sir: you have made n mistake. I
think" said the man. Offering to re-
turn the note. NO. no. friend an
swered Dumas. casting a dlsdainfui
glance at the millionaire: 1T Is the
other gentleman who has made tho
mistake"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-30
wANTED-MALE HELP.

WANTED - First class tooImaksrs
Rock Island Mfg company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-30
Estate OF Edmund Murphy, decear

Estate OF Edmund Murphy. deceased.
Public notice is hereby given that the
undersigned Elizabeth g. Schmitt, ad-
ministratrix OF the estate of Edmund
murphy, deceased. has this day filed her
final report and settlement as such in
the probate court of Rock Island coun-
set for Feb. 3, 1918, at o'clock a. m,
at which time persons interested may
appear and make objections thereto,
and II no objections are filed, said re-
port will be approved at that time, and
the undersigned will ask for an order
of distribution, and will also ask to be
discharged.
Rock Island, Ill, Jan. Q, 1898.
ELIZABETH c. SCHMTTT,
Administrative OF the Estate of Ed
mund Murphy, deceased.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-30
Publication Notice.

State of Illinois. Rock Island Coun-
Jy-ss:
In the Circuit Court of Rock Island
county, Ill. May term, 1913. In at
tachment. Demand. $6T50.
Volks-Zeitung Publishing company VS..
Leroy ]. Wolfe and Charles L. Bailey.
Notice is hereby given to you. the
said Leroy ]. Wolfe and Charles l.
Bailey that q writ of attachment has
been sued out of the office of the clerk
of the circuit clerk of said county of
Rock Island, at the suit of the said
Volks Zeitung Publishing company. and
against the estate OF you, the said Lee
roy J. Wolfe and Charles l.. Bailey, six
ty-seven and fifty one-hundredths dol
lars. besides interest, directed to the
sheriff of said county to execute.
Now, unless you, the said Leroy ].
| Wolfe and Charles L. Bailey, shall per-
sonaAy be and appear before the cir
cult court of said county on the first
day of the next term thereof. to be
holden at Rock Island, in said county,
on the first Monday in the month of
May next, give special bail and plead to
said action, judgment will be entered
against you in favor OF the said plain
tin. and the property attached sold to
satisfy the same. with costs.
GEORGE w. GAMBLE, Clerk.
! Rock Island, ILL.,, Jan. 6, 1913.
| Albert Huber. plaintiffs attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-30
rhn Denial Haiti.

"Tet me caution you about one
thing" said the alert sister Of the
prospective groom.
"WeilE'
"When the bishop asks you II you
take this woman TO be your welded
wife. please don't say there's no truth
in the rumor"-Louisville Courier
Journal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-30
LEGAL.
Executors Notice.
Estate OF Eva Regina jain. deceased

Estate OF Eva Regina jain. deceased.
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed executors OF the last will and
testament OF Eva Regina jain. late OF
the county of Rock Island. state of Illi
nois. deceased, hereby give notice that
they will appear before the Hon. Ben
jamin Bell, Judge of the probaAe court
court room in the city OF Rock Island. at
the March term. on the first Monday in
March next, at which time all persons
having claims against said estate are
notified and requested to attend for the
purpose OF having the same adjusted.
ALI persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate pay
ment to the undersigned.
Dated this Sth day OF January. A d.
| 1918.
PAUL A JAIN,
/ MARTIN JAIN,
Executors.
| schriver & Schriver. Attorneys-at-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-30
CHIRoPRACTIC.

-~~~~~~~~-~-~---~------~~
PHYSIOLOGICAL SPINAL ADJUST
MENIS given In your home, private,
by cNpcT. adJUster. Address r. u.
BOX 4S5. Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-30
HOUSES WANTED.

WE can get you a tenant for your va
cant house or rooms II you telephone
or send US a postal as soon as vacant.
We do not charge for this service.
Summerfields, 113-115 East Second
street Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-30

FOR RENT-Furnishe ed rooms for light
Housekeeping at 3O7 Third street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-30
SWEDISH MOVEMENT.

SWEDISH MOVEMENT-Miss A. Elm
arson, graduated Swedish masseuse.
gives treatment in private homes.
Phone west S39-L Address SIS Thir-
tv-niDth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-30
GASOLINE TANKS AND PUMPS.

BOWSER underground outfits from $40
and up 100000 in use).s F. NJ. King
agent, 151lh Third avenue. Rock Is
land. Ill Phone west 2031. ". b
Bury your gasoline: fits safer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-30

FOR SALE-Bargain in Iowa farm near
Olin, % miles east of Cedar Rapids;
100 acres; good house and barn; 200
foot well, windmill, 60 acres hog
fenced, cross fenced; every acre
raises corn; splendid orchard. If not
sold by March /, will be withdrawn.
Price, $3.50 an acre. Rented for this
year. Apply to A. c. Ramsay, Taylor
Ridge, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-30

eight-room house. big barn. shed, Ice
house, two wells, good cellars under
houEe, 500 grape plants, so fruit trees;
good place for chicken raising; one
on Twenty-seventh street. Inquire at
1901 Thirty-flfth street. Rock Island,
Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-30

FOR REST-Furnlshed rooms for light
housekeeping 1920 Fifth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-30
Notice of Final Settlement.

schriver & Schriver. Attorneys-at
law
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-30

FOR RENT-Aiodern furnished room.
lady preferred. $3.50 Fifth-and-a-halt
avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-30
sUPERFLUoUs HAIR.

SUPERFLUOUS hair and moles on face
and arms permanently removed with
one to six needles. Address Miss A. NJ.
Kittredge, Flat /, Argyle Flats, Brady
street Davenport Old phone sl36.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-30
PIANIST.

MADAM SORETTA Celebrated palm
ist gives advice on all affairs Of life,
love. business, law, wills. speculations
ard family affairs. Call and consult
her; SIT Harrison street, Davenport,
Iowa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-30

FOR RENT - Furnished front room
modern; at $50 Nineteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-30
COLLECTIONS.

co1IFcTIoSs MApE~aard accounts
and claims collected. William N.
Walker. lawyer. 81 Peoples Bank
building
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-30

FOR SALE - White Orpington cocker
els. Kellerstrof strain; Philo system
raised ]. T. Patterson, Coal Valley,
Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-30

FOR SALE - A large size (manure)
wagon box in good condition. Inquire
100 Sixth street Phone old west
1895.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-30

FOR sALE-Established shoe business
in Moline; reasonable rent; small
stock. Inquire Murphy" NJ. & NJ
bank building. Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-30
CLAERyoYANT.

MADAM Fifty years ex-
peTie1cs. gives advice IL al business
matters eUember, the gypsies are
the only race Of people born with q
natural gift 10 read your fortune; 4Is
West Third street Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-30

FOR SALE-The following Rock Island
real estate is for sale at reasonable
prices.
Two eight-rGom houses all modern.
SiX-ropm house. modern.
Five-room house, with we'll and els
tern.
J. WEEDA,
1911 Twenty fourth and half St
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-30
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

HURST n STAFFORD-At-
torneys -at-law. ONCE in Rock Island
National bank building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-30
ABSTRACTS OF TITLE.

~-7-7-----~-
OF title prepared OF con-
tiEued 20 date covering any real es-
tate in the county. Prompt and &C
cUTa-e service at reasCua BILE rates.
Rock Island Title < Abstract com
Sweeney secretary; GC0-203 second
floor. Peoples National bank build
ing. Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-30

FOR SALE-One Art Garland heater in
stove, 81: ice box, 50. Phone 5sT-X
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-30

HENRY AETHJE-PropTictor Chip
piauGoCk nursery. Cut loWers and
desi gus Of all Kinds. City store. 1901
Second avenue. Phone 1LI0.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-30
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

FOR SALE-Half interest in clothing
store doing good business; no better
location in tri-Cities; good reasons for
selling. Address L." care Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-30

FOR sALE-violin, cost $40, IL years
old. good as new; in answering state
your price. Address Violin" care
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-30
MISCELLANEOUS.

II YOU WANT to buy, sell trade OF
rent anything. engage help or secure
a situation. the Mall and Journal Is
the only paper in Moline that can do
are popular, and Mail and Journal
are popular. and Mai and Journal
wants bring results. One-half cent
per word Is the price TO all alike,
cash IN advance, two-cent stamps viii
do Evening and Saturday Mall and
journal. Moline. Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-30
FoR RENT-ROoNfS

~~---------------~~----~--~
FOR RENT-EurnIshed rooms at l40O y
Third avenue; rent reasonable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-30
ron Observation-Disclosures.

FOR SALE-Good dairy route. Inquire
H. K. Walker, Real Estate Agent,
Robinson Bldg.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-30
LOST AND FOUND.

LOST - Tuesday night or Wednesday
morning, Mexican coin pin and four
leaf clover pin with red set in cen
ter. Return to Argus and receive re-
ward
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-30

FOR SALE-Twelve lots on Eighteenth
avenue, between Thirty-first and Thir-
ty-second streets. Inquire 1901 Thir-
tieth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-30
LODGE DIRECTORY.
Masonic.
LADIES' TAILOR AND DRESS
MAKER.
q. III. GRABBE,

q. Ii. GRABBE.
Established 1902. Phone 1888.
Smart tailored suits and gowns for ali
occasions. Exclusive and original de-
signs. Advanced styles and perfect Mt
guaranteed. Fancy dressmaking and
tailoring taught. CoTsets eXpertly fitted.
So. Putnam building, Davenport, Ia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-30

FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

FOR RENT - Good barn; phone west
400
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-30

WANTED-SituatiOn by young lady In
grocery store: general Office or as
switchboard operator Address p. 4"
care Argus.
wANTED-A situation as a farm hand
by married man with family. can
give best OF referenceE Address
Farm" care OF Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-30

LOST-S9; party is known who found 50
between Third and Fourth avenues on
Nineteenth street, or on Fourth ave-
nue. between Twentieth and Twenty
first streets. Return same by money
order to APP Twenty second street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-30

LOST-Lady's small pocketbook on
Fourth avenue car or between Fourth
avenue and skating rink, Rock Island;
contained 81 and some small change,
also wedding ring with initials II. X.
keep money and please return ring to
H X williams, 2317 Eighteenth and
a half avenue, Moline. Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-30

LOST-Thursday afternoon, on Fourth
avenue car, a package containing pho
tographs: owners name and address
inside Please return to Argus Office
for reward. old phone west 5S2-X-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-30
WANTED-sITUATIONs.

WANTED - Position as chauffeur and
repair man. Inquire at 2Sl7 Seventh
avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-30

FOR SALE-Seven-room house, all mod
ern, on Seventeenth street Inquire
929 Seventeenth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-30
FOR sAL-CITY PROPERTY.

FOR SALE-A genuine bargain in a
nice home. located in the central por-
ton of city. Here is the chance to
get just the home you have been
dreaming about. Lot 6Oxl50: eight
room house; hot water heat, gas, cleo
trio light. cement floor basement;
near all car lines. Address Snap"
care Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-30

FOR SALE-Grape wine. very choice.
81 per gallon, delivered. Phone s09X.
George Glockhof, Brashar street,
South Rock Island.
The Ordway new era. (Ordway, Colo.) 1902-1927, 1913-02-21
WORTHY OF BUILDER SPOT LITTLE KNOWN
George Washington Had, as Was
Appropriate, the Finest House
in the National Capital.
COST MUST HAVE BEEN GREAT
From Records Il Seems That the First
/. President Either Built or Had In
Contemplation Other Hablta-
tions-British Respected
the Mansion.

Records show that George Washing
ton had In mind the building Of an
other house. or other houses than his
home on Capitol Hill. There is no
available record to show how much
money Washington expended upon his
city mansion. The cost must have
been considerable In those days Of
slow travel. when bricks were brought
across the ocean in sailing vessels.
and when experienced bricklayers
were few and able to command very
high wages. H.
Although only three stories in
height. 1t was a very large and roomy
house. Moreover. It was, intended to
be the best house In the Federal city.
for Washington undoubtedly realized
the fact that he was the foremost
citizen of the new republic and one
Of the foremost men in the whole
world.
Although now level with the strest,
It is known that the mansion original
ly stood upon a terrace, assembled BY
stone steps. The grounds we're sur
rounded by a hedge fence. similar to
the hedge which surrounds Mount
Vernon estate. The mansion faces
east and is parallel with the capitol
building. It's front view was over
large level plateau which was bound
ed by the horizon-tipped hills of Mary
land: a plateau upon which Washing
ton expected the Federal city to be
built Washington. Jefferson. Carroll
and others purchased substantially all
of the best land ON the plateau. But
their heirs held the land at such spec
ulative prices that homemakers
sought the vicinity of the White
House instead Of the capitol. and the
Federal city was builded on the west
and northwest part of the city en-
vironments.
Admiral Wilkes purchased the man
sion from the heirs of Washington,
and used 1t as his residence during his
lifetime. His heirs sold 1t to John
Tally, an Irish-American tavern-keep-
er. Tally rented 1t to numerous prom
inent society folks. always receiving
a high rental for 1t from them. About
forty years ago Tally sold 1t to a man
named Hillman, who used It for ho-
tel. and It was locally known as THE
Hillman House." That owner died.
and the residence was sold and re-
sold a number Of times. being used
the greater part Of the time as a
boarding house.
When the British soldiers captured
the Federal city. in 1914, and ravaged
t savasely. they so respected the
Washington mansion that they did not
njure 1t. nor even invade 1t.
The Ordway new era. (Ordway, Colo.) 1902-1927, 1913-02-21
LARGE FLY IN THE OINTMENT
Successful Candidate Should Have
Been Happy but There Were
Reasons Why He Was Not.

II suppose you're very happy. now
that you're elected mayor"
well. I can't say that am. I
thought would be, but 1t hasn't work
ed out that. way.
But you got such splendid vote.
1t ought to make you feel. happy to
think the people have such confidence
In you" JsIil-tu
That is cheering, of course. It IL
fine to know that the majority Of the
people believe In you. Still, I'm not
altogether contented." saai5
II can't understand 1t at all. Here
you've been elected to the highest
honor in the community: you have
splendid opportunities to do good
work; you may graduate from this po-
sition to broader service in the state,
and possibly from the state to the
nation. You ought to be happy II any
one is" --.,.s.. -....
81 know 1t. But I'm not. The fact
ID am up against it. have four
political managers who did splendid
service for me. and each one demands
the same job."-Detroit Free Press.
The Ordway new era. (Ordway, Colo.) 1902-1927, 1913-02-21

ty managed to push its way through
under unparalleled difficulties to One
Ton depot, but there the scarcity Of
dog food. the consequent poor condi
ton Of the dogs drawing the two
sledges and the persistent savagery Of
the Antarctic storm forced a halt.
Garrard and Demetri did not know
that only eleven miles farther south
in the white wilderness the brave men
they were trying to succor would die
nineteen days later. By Just that mar
row margin OF eleven miles Captain
Scott and his party had failed to win
over starvation and exposure.
On March 10. Garrard and Demetri.
the former suffering terribly from
heart strain due to the hard work Of
breasting daily billiards. turned their
faces northward. They reached Hut
Point on March 16, their dogs almost
without exception frostbitten and SO
exhausted from lack Of food as to be
temporarily unfit for further sledge
duty. Garrard himself was utterly ex.
hausted.
Neither Atkinson nor Evans accom-.
panied this first relief party. Evans
then being down with the scurvy and
Atkinson had remained with him.
When Garrard and Demetri finally
managed to return to Atkinson's camp
there were only two sound men left
in 1t. These two sound men-Atkin.
son and Keoghen-sledged out to Cor.
ner camp in a vain effort to lend nee.
essary help to the southern party,
whose long-continued absence began
by this time to raise fears in the
hearts of the few puny explorers In
the heart OF the great silence.
Fight Way In Snow.
These two fought their way through
gathering SHOWS to Corner camp. de.
posted a weeks provisions there and
returned to Hut point.
Open water prevented communica.
ton with Cape Evans. where Lieuten.
ant Campbells western party had its
headquarters, and 1t was not until
with Cape Evans was made possible
by the freezing of the ice.
The final searching party for Scott's
expedition left Cape Evans on October
80, 1912. after the hard Antarctic win
ter had passed. ...r
The party organized by Huergon
Atkinson, consisted of two wings
Atkinson, with Garrad and De.
metri and dog teams formed one party.
and c. 8. Wright took charge Of par.
ty Of seven, including Nelson. Lash.
ley, Gran, Cream. Williamson. Keoghan
and Hooper. Wright and his men had
seven Indian mules. Provisions for
three months were taken by each
party. ..-
Bodies Are Discovered.
It was the Wright party that
reached One Ton camp first. They
found that depot intact. but no signs
that anvone had been there.
The Ordway new era. (Ordway, Colo.) 1902-1927, 1913-02-21
lois, Kansas. -
Of Life ! was sick

Compound and I purchased bottle.
Before 1t was gone the bloating left me
and was not no sore. I continued tax
Ing 1t until had taken twelve bottles.
Now I am stronger than I have been for
years and can do all my work, even tho
washing. Your medicine Is worth its
weight In gold. I cannot praise Il
enough. II more women would take
your medicine there would be more
healthy women. You may use this let
ter for the good Of others. Mrs. D.
II. Brown, 800 N.Walnut St, lola, Kan.
Change Of Life II one Of the most
critical periods Of . woman's existence.
Women everywhere should remember
that there Is no other remedy known to
30 successfully carry women through
this trying period as Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.
II you want special advice write to
lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. (oonh.
dentiaD Lynn, Mass. Your letter will
be opened, read and answered by .
woman and held In strict confidence.
The Ordway new era. (Ordway, Colo.) 1902-1927, 1913-02-21
Birthplace Of Washington Seems
Strangely Forgotten by the
Average American.
NOT FAR FROM MOUNT VERNON
Wakefield Plantation, Though Isolated,
10 Well Worth q vlsIt-Monument
Erected BY National Govern
ment on Ground Why're
House Stood.

It will doubtless come as something
of a surprise to most readers. and
possibly as something OF shock. to
learn that one of the most historic
localities connected with the career
Of the foremost American should be
today almost wholly neglected by his
countrymen. This notable object OF
neglect In this age of patriotic shrines
Is none other than the birthplace OF
George Washington at Wakefield plan
tation, on the Virginia shore Of the
Lower Potomac river. 1t is not that
this significant spot is unmarked
grateful nation has seen to 1t that
NO place associated with George WASH
The Ordway new era. (Ordway, Colo.) 1902-1927, 1913-02-21


Tea plantations In Ceylon have been
in existence only 80 years. yet the an
nual exports of black tea amount to
nearly 100000. 900 in value. Formerly
coffee constituted Ceylon's main In
dustry. but after disease Of the plant
in 1880 its cultivation was discontin-
ued. Many planters. however. re-
couped themselves by tea and rubber
Thanks chiefly to the former article.
the islands old prosperity revived. To
day Ceylon boasts 1900 plantations.
Plant necessary to tea cultivation Is
costly. but very labor-saving. The
work itself il not hard; only the ell
mate makes It irksome. What Is
wanted mainly of employees IL to
watch machinery and feed it from the
stock of tea leaves awaiting treat
ment. The workers are not Sing
halese, but natives Of southern India.
A laborer's wages vary from eight to
sixteen cents day, while a foreman's
salary averages 5000 month.-Har-
per's Weekly.