The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-06
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SUSAN DEAR-Perhaps the fact that
Congress fingers longer and longer in
Washington each year has something
to do with It. perhaps II merely comes
Of the number of moneyed mon and
women who have adopted the Capital
- their home; perhaps It's q small
manifestation Of the back to the land"
movement. which has been 20 played
up in song. story. and special article.
But whatever the cause It's q fact
that Washington Is beginning to boast
q semblance of country life which may
one day compare with the interesting
and joyous existence centeripg In the
delightful suburbs philadelphia. Bos-
ton. Pittsburgh-yes. and New York.
too. as well as many Western cities.
With the Diplomatic Corps figuring
among the country residents in the per-
sons Of the Belsian Minister and
Madame Havenith. who recently pur-
chased Monticello out Laurel way;
ana such homes as MISSIONER" the
0lovers' place; tho beautiful Parmelee
estate. 'Crossways;" the Montgomery
Blairs' Falkland" and the old Riggs
farm. which the George Towards have
rejuvenated. growing more numerous
every day II II easy to see the way
the wind olows.
Many Fine Homes ..'
Along the River.
The Virginia sidc Of the river IL now
dotted with fine homes. OF which the
Joseph Letters place. The Palisades'
10 probably the best known. and there's
every rsecou to suppose that ono day
N.xa N h. 0uv
and alluring a. NE along the Hudson.
The rehabIiitstion, Of '1he fine old Fair
fax manor, Mount -Eakle." beyond
Alexandria, which has passed into new
hands, should DO something to help
the cause aionxs .''r ~
The mysterious purchaser 10 man
both you and know. Sssen. Now
aren't you curious7 III tell You some
day. but just now ! can't. truly. ~,
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Mt Eagle 10 q fne old place. with a
beautiful wooded park. rolling lawns.
and traditions enough to satisfy the
most ambitious. There Is also said to
be q ghost thrown In for good measure;
but Of this I have my doubts. for al
D. though the house was built In 17ss. 1t
Is in excellent condition. has never
been allowed to run down and ghosts
and well-preserved houses don't gee
somehow.
Originally Home ~.
OF Lord Fairfax.
with the exception of Mt. Vernon. Mt
Easse is perhaps the best known and
most historic estate in northern Vir-
gfr1la- It was originally the home Of
Ryen. the eighth Lord Of Fairfax
Whose title was confirmed by the British
House Of Lords.
Although Lord Fairfax was an ardent
HIN and General washington continued
vphgoken until the death Of the latter.
On December Z. 1873. General Washing
ton called and dined with Lord Fairfax
at M Eexle. this being the very last
On December II. following. Lord Fair
fse called and dined with WASHINGTON
al, Mt. Yernon. and was the last visitor
received BY him. his death occurring
s s:y' IN si is .Sd hi. tomb d = n a
% his tomb 10 inscribed Right, Hon
ofabie Lord Fairfax. Baron Of Came
r& DIED e Mount Eagle. August T.
You are Interested, and you are
su4Syto be when you know who bought
IT. you can nnd q comprehensive review
andIIord Fairfax and Of many interest
ing Incidents which occurred at Mt.
Eagte. also q picture Of the mansion.
in Callahan's Washington, the Man
and tho Mason" Wait until I tell you
of tho house party which Is to given
o,rssd up on every little detail.
Old Colonial Design i.,,'
Has Been Retsined.
fhs house has been provided inside
with certain modern improvements and
copxeniences. but the quaint old-time
design has been treated with proper
consideration and nothing has been