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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-19
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NOTE-Nuratsd Iron. which has been used By
Former Health cornrnisafonar Kerr with such =
praing results. and which 10 prescribed and rec
Wy physicians In such great variety
Of cases is not n patent medicine
edy but witch IL we'll known 70 druggists
everywhere. Unlike the older Inorganic iron prod
uots. It IN easily assinilated does not in3ure the
teeth. make them black. upset the stomach
on thu contrary. n IL most potent remedy In
nearly all forms Of indigestion we'll aa for
nervous rundown conditions. The manufa Ct ursrs
have such great confidence in SuEated Iron that
any charitable Institution II they take an,
lacks iron and Increase their strength 100 per Gel
provided they have SERIOUS organic trouble.
money N II does not At least double your sirens
time. n Ia dispensed by owl Drug Co. Bartsil
all good druggists.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-19

Aususiin. A kyrr. 1880 Third Ave.
Augustine A kSrr. 800 18th Ava n.
Augustine A kycr. .iOe 10Th Ave. y.
Augustine a kyer. 1891 Queen Anne Ave.
AuKusiin. q kycr. as FIRST Ave.
Tilikum Market. sanitary Market.
Borr-nis Market. sios ballard Ave-.
Cunninxhsm Market. sci fInh Ave. y.
Indiana Market. ssi5 Eighth Avn. =.
Clark A [i-g-nfu<s. seventh Ave. and Pine.
state Market. ioi Pike NJ.
Reliable Market, stall No. I. Sanitary
MARKET.
Besron IAN Market. riol len Ave. q.
OAK Leaf Market. io5 rontius Ave.
Evans Arcade Market. stalls Nos. ].
aud .. New w-stiak- Market.
Ehtr Market. si3 W. Caller ~.
Lincoln Market. firSi Ave. and Pike sc.
Franklin Market. Economy NsrAet.
Philadelphia Market. SANITARY MARKET.
High school Market. n; y. Pike ST.
f'us. Market. wesflake Public Market
nm Market. ssis 3oth Ave. y. ".
independent Pkrling Company. South End
Market.
Union MARKET. ..s Union ~.
Tenth Ave. Market. sioT Tenth Ave. y.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-19
NO SOB LETTERS
WANTED BY men
At CAMP LEWIS

staff Correspondent
CAMP LEWIS. Tacoma. Dec. Is
a few weeks ago Tho Star published
nm interview with Mai Gen. Henry
A. Greene, then commander Of Camp
Lewis. on the kind OF letters rela
tives OF Sammica should send them
The following ia the leading cd
publication II shows what the mon
3G3rd Infantry regiments official
think on the subject
more Letters From Home"
Write the boys. and write them
often. hut cut out tho sob stuff.
Mai Gen. II. 4. Greene II quoted az
having said some time ago 70 a re
porter who interviewed him on tho
subject of correspondence. II is n
safe wager that the generals septi-
mcnts are those OF every officer dnd
man in the division.
1T was only few weeks ago that
the men OF this camp were writing
almost two letters for each one they
received altho one received means
ilbIf AiiAi Ail'4 'hll A'lis ~ AiAt
time mentioned the postofficc lndi.
Gators showed 20 900 letters being
sent out of camp each day and 10000
coming in. Now only 10000 are
handled each way daily.
when gone has gone AT night to
the crowded Y. NJ. G. A. building or
sat on the edge OF his bunk. using
a board or a suitcase for "A writing
table, and has written letters 20
those at home, only to wait indefi-
nitely for an answer. his ardor Is
somewhat damponed. and he can't
be blamed for Stacking IN that re.
spcct.
Gen. Grecne's advice pertaining
to the sob stuff should be r1ade to
apply both ways. altho It is doubted
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-19
signed:
THE MASTER BUTCHERS ASSOCIATION
OF SEATTLE
Consisting of the following Markets

Boston Market Co. Inc. 1is Pike 81.
Qu~en Anne Market. s,1 Queen Anne Ave.
George Peek Market. 81 Pike Piace Market.
Fast Union Meat Market. sso2 Y. Union 81.
Gerrnania Cash Market. 55o7 Duwamish
Ave.
Pure Food shop. 1911 Pike Ptsce.
sunny side Market. 2sI5 n. ssth 50.
Potiaieh Market. SIS Firth Ave. ~
kainisr Packing Company. 1871 Pike Place.
Dswson Mcas Market. Corner Market-
Sunset Market. 100 Pike Place.
Murray Meat Markrs- I5osie PIKE Piace.
Washington Marhet. Corner Market.
Nucts~l Market. i77o Market ~.
The Sound Market. Economy Market
Waiiing ford Hili Market, 1876 n. Ash s.
Crescent Meat Company. 5oi Pine ~.
Polrt Meat Market. 1859 Rainier Ave.
Eenfon nm Market. ftos X. Pile ST.
Howell NJ. Market. i1i9 Howell 81.
Pacific Meat Company. sos First Ave.
Pacific Meat Company. sos Pike ST.
Eastiakr Market. COS Esstiakc Ave.
Fair Market. ISL King Sc.
= Union Grocery and Market e's' pu"..-
schumann Market. 5efs Rainier Ave.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-19

Sehumann Quality Market. ss57 Rainier
Ave.
Acme Market. 1909 jackson st.
Power House Market. 1850 Madison st.
Standard Market. 4 Boston ~.
StonE's Meat Market, White Public Market.
Parlor Market, 30. Denny Way.
William II. Thornton. SIS Pike Place.
Golden Rule Market. fe3 n. 45th st.
Nineteenth Ave Meat Market 800 18Th
Ave.
Chury ST. Market. :s24 X. Chory 20.
Hemphill Market. Inc. 4569 18th Ave. ~. r.
Northwest Meat Company. 1907 PIKE Place.
south Park Market, s3.5 Dallas Ave.
Irwin Bros. 18th and r.. Madison.
Seattle Pork Market. Stall No. 16. SAM
tary Market.
jones Meat Company. Stalls Nos. 4s-$6.
Economy Market
Valley Meat Company. 2ss; r.. Madison st.
T1r Pussy Market. 9os James st.
Madison Market and Grocery. 1919 f.
Madison st.
Empire Market. 6if Broadway.
Every body's Market. sos w. 65th 81.
Sound Market, Westiske Market.
Sound Market, University Public Market.
Sanitary Meat Company. Sanitary Market.
Chicago Market, Pike Place Market.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-19
NEVADA TO have
HOT 'PROHr FIGHT

ny Upifcd Press Jcascd Wire
CARSON CITY. New. Dec. 10
Prohibition viii be the principal issue
~ the next general election In Seva
ia. as the result OF the passage by
congress OF the prohibition amend
mcnt
II rs expected that n bitter fight
viii b. made over all scats In the leg
Islaturp
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-19

their smokes win fight shy Of those
precincts where school rooms are
used as election booths next spring
The judiciary committee OF the city
council Tuesday received n comrnuni-
cation from T. Josonhans. supcrin-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-19

tcndent OF buildings. calling atfen-
ton TO a letter from the secretary
OF the school board. reminding him
OF the absolute prohibition Of the
use of tobacco and profane language
or conduct on school property"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-19

hers
Clara ~ as good an actress as .h-
n beautiful. and that In saying a
uouthfui. too-for sho IL sure some
locker. Common Law In consider.
cd by the critics TO b. on. Of her
greatest pictures
REX
Dug" Fairbanks 10 holding down
the honor- this week a, John Ham.
rick's playhouse. tho Hon. In The
Man Prom Painted Posi-,
i, L. ncssilear 10 mention that Fair
hanks pictures are AWAY. full Of AZ.
ton and surprise from the word
CO.
Ito will rvrnaln At tho Rex for the
rust % the week
CIEMMER
Harold Lockwood win b. seen for
the last time Wednesday evening. In
bis latest ncrc~n offering. Under
Handicap" at the Ci-mmrr Real
COW punch~rs and sons Of tho Golden
West abound In plenty turnout iha
entire sit reels. Tho picture actual.
b shows n big roundup In Arizona.
MISSION
Wednesday nigh, win soe tho last
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-19

IJurHr, Lima Csvsilsst In The
Eternal r~mpsrvss-"
COttsEt ~ --<s~rsidins rssyug In
'-rhe Devil sssos.-
srftA>p-Ireas tsssts n sssytvts
of the sesr~s service"
COio>tAI--<tsra ktmk~n ysssg
In The Cesmsseo Law"
HEN--D~aGiss fsist-snks IN The
Man tr.su Painted Fest
CtfNNEH-ua sold tsckws~d h
u adler usndiespl"
afs~to>-t-.n, -tevves In 'Out-
witted-
heed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-19
THE MEAT SITUATION in SEATTLE.
STATEMENT TO The PUBLIC FROM The MASTER BUTCHERS

Notwithstanding Butchers Union FOCAL
and will
o
fm the of
o
u
viii
o
handling had
pahonhe pun statement made have
o
Christmas oud
placing
Friday and Saturday
OF
o N
MASTER ASSOCIATION
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-19
WHAT FORM ER EALT II
COMMISSIONER KERR SAYS

As Health CommiHpionsr % the City
OF Chicago. j was imporuned many times
to recommend different medicines. min
erni waters. etc. Ncssr yet have I gone
on record as favoring any particular rem
edy. but feel that In NuNatcd Iron an
exception should be made 10 the rule I
have taken Nuxated Iron myself and ex-
pcrisncsd its health giving. strength
building effect and IN the interests 81 the
public welfare. feel " my duty IA. make
known the results Of its use. I am weil
past my threc-score years and want 20
say that believe that my own great
physical activity IL due largely today to
my personal use OF Surated Iron. and II
my endorsement shall induce anaemic
neryoua. rundown men and women TO
take Surat~d Iron. and receive tho won
dsrfui tonic benefits which I have re-
eeivrd. I shall tcel greatly FrRtified that
I made exception to my lifelong rule
In recommending ~ From my own sx-
perience with SuNAted Iron. I feel that IL
IL such n valuable remedy that IL ought
to be used In every hospital and pre-
scribed by every physician in this
eoustry."
-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-19

II the men are as guilty in this re
spcct as some Of ,,nelr corrcspon.
dents"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-19

Fsrmer Health Com mis-
sioaev Kerr las given
years of his life fighting
for public health In his
own and other cities. ~
was he who introduced
Asti-tosIn for Diphtheris
In Chieaxe's Health De-
psrtment. ne purified the
milk for the Consumer.
aud thereby helped To save
the lives Of thousand. Of
babies. ue introduced the
suti--pitting ord ma a re
which las been copied all
over tho country aud sI.s
took care Of the sewers
and garbage In the Interest
of public health. NE I.
positive that tho wide
spread use Of MINATED
Iron would greatly lessen
the worries and trouble.
of Health mmissIonsrs
In keeping up 70 high
standard OF public health.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-19
oMW

Tho wild Igorot and Kalinga tribes
Of the Philippines are in the war by
proxy. They have delegated Dr. L..
II. Kline. lieutenant OF the 4. s..
Reserve Medical Corps. 10 present
their compliments TO the kaiser, sup.
plying him with bundle OF vicious
looking spears for that purpose. Dr.
Kline, now on his way TO a French
base hospital, spent five years In the
Philippine interior. The shield he
carries was presented by an fgorot
chieftsin for his protection on the
hattla 'front.'
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-19

showing Of Emily Stevens in,es,
screen offering. "Ouiwittcd The
production consists Of five rccls 81
excitement with a suspense which Is
not let out Of Qr bag until the very
end OF the picture.
CLASS 4
Opening with Wednesday, show,
Alice Joyce and Harry Morcy VIII
hold down the main part OF tho now
hill az the Glass \. IN n NitaErnph
production called "Womanhood 90
The film Ia based upon the cour.
age Of mothers In the present, war
and the brave sacrifices that are
bornc by them. Alice Joyce and
Harry Moroy make a great team
and work together especially well In
this production.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-19
COLONIAL.

Pretty Clara Kirnbaii Young will
put In an apprnrano~ At tho Colonial
for two day stay. starting wedne=.
day in The Common Law a film
taken from the novel Of the same
name written by Robert W. Cham
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-19
Former Health Commissioner Says
Nuxated Iron

Should Be Used in Every Hospital and Prescribed
by Every Observation-Disclosures His Own Great
Physical Activity Today at Over so Years Of Age
Largely to His Personal Use Of Nuxated Iron
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-19

they offer 10 forfeit 800 90 10
man or woman under 60 who
{ or over In four weeks time.
boy also offer to refund your
h and endurance In ton days
rug Co. s~ift'a Pharmacy and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-19
DAMAGE BIG TUG BY
INJURING ENGINES

ny United Press Leased Wire
4 PACIFIC PORT. Dec. is.--Fed.
eral agents today searched for per.
sons responsible for the Gripping Of
a new tug dreadnaught. ms a result
of finding bolt heads In the engine
cylinders as the vessel started TO
make hers trial trip. The tug. just
launched. had been rcauisitioned by
the government Police are positive
an alien enemy plot was responsible.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-19
COLISEUM
STRAND

Graceful Mrs Vernon Castle IL
s-en in h-r second big picture for
tho rathe people At IN. Strand. this
week until Friday night. under the
title % Sylvia OF IN. s-crr, scrv.
Ice n production In which crooks
and Detectives play a game of hide.
and--o-k thru five orctting r-~la.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-19


Lima Cayalicri In not only a
beauty. but IN a good actress, and In
her latest screen success. "'rho Etcr.
nal Temptrea.. which Ia shown at
the Liberty for the last time tonight.
she IL given n free rrin to show OFF
both OF her attachments.
That Night" one of those popu
lar Mack Sennott comedies. II a side
splitter Of the first class. with pref.
y girls and funny incidents.
COLISEUM
THE Devil stone" still rolls to
tho delight OF good houses at the
Coliseum. with tho hrwttnhlnE Ger.
aidine Farrar In The leading role.
Wallace Reid. tho handsome boy.
plays the opposite role 10 Geraldine
In a most captivating manner. while
our Old friend of The Sea Won. -
Hobart Bouworth. l. rr~n In tho role
OF Robert Judson. the detective. who
clears tho tangir out In the end and
sends the audicno. away with a
pleasing taste In their mouths. We'd
nc~day night win witnens the las,
showing OF this picture
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-14

Exhibit Palaces are being e ced order that the various
displays may be shown the best advantage-Ihe
Palace of American Achievements; Palace OF -Ameri
can Exhibits Palace Of Fine Arts Palace Of Manufacture
and Liberal Arts; Palace Of Industries. etc hese and
the exhibits representing the different nations have been
planned with much care permit Of easy accessibility
for study since the schools recognize and the
value of such collections in connection with class work
Fifteen buildings in the course OF construction
There will be seventy FIVE in all among them buildings de-
voted to the scientific industrial and artistic works OF all
countries as we'll others for public purposes and enter
tanments of superior The Exposition next
will commemorate the 300h anniversary Of the settle
ment of The Bronx and each year special event
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-14

At the bottom Of the page is a strip view
OF the buildings grouped on the west side
Of the Grand Esplanade and Court Of
Honor. From left to right they are: Ex-
hibtion Building. Convention Hall. Bat
tie Of the North Sea" Concession Build
ing. Chinese Village. Concession Building,
Concessions Restaurant, Bathing to lses
and Crandstand The exhibition. grounds
will be reached by the New York. New
Haven & Hartford roads, subway ard
surface lines. carrying more than 90. 600
pei hour
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-14

Echoes of the music from the band playing
in the stand in the centre of the Grand
Court will reach diners at their tables,
grouped in a towering grove of chestnut
trees. or they may enjoy concerts on the
mammoth outdoor organ which is planned
as one Of the distinctive features Of the
Exposition AT the end of the Grand
Court the largest salt water bathing pool
in the world will be built. 300 by $50
feet. with sand beach so by 300 feet A
bathing pavilion, with dressing rooms for
$500 persons, will be provided.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-14

On May 3d. 9l8 the doors of the Bronx Permanent Expo
siton of Science Arts and Industries will be thrown open
The Exposition is primarily educational and international
in scope Its object the bringing together OF the greatest
trumphs Of mans handwok portraying his progress and
development along all lines j. will be open cTch year
from May 30 to November he enterprise is financed
hv some of our country leading large number OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-14

Showing the work in progress just a few
days ago. The foundations are in tor
many of the groups Of buildings and work
will be pushed along at a rapid rate
through the fall and winter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-14

How the property looked on May !. when
work was first started. Twenty five acres
of the William Waldorf Astor estate were
chosen for the site of the Exposition.
located at the East 18th St. subway station
and the Bronx River.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-22
Saving ON THE WRONG STRING

One afternoon my brother was try
ing 20 play the violin. but appar-
emily was having little success. After
lingering every string on the in
strument and using the bow quite
vigorously. he exclaimed, mo won
der I've failed. I've been saving on
the wrong string"
The shore Of life Is strewn with
the wreckage Of multitudcs Of peo-
pie because they spent their money
time and strength in the pursuit OF
some desired goal when they were
directing their energy in the very
opposite channels. We need 10 take
the time TO stop and check up,-tC
take an inventory occasionally. in
order that we may clearly see
where we're going. and not hurrid.
ly. excitedly. blindly rush onto the
,reacherous reefs and shoals Of life
or we will wake up TO flnd.-all toe
late.-that we've been Saving or
the wrong string"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-22

ACADEMY SPRINGS SURPRISE

Boom-alackl Forty-two centime-
tersl Calling gunsl Or any other
sort of murderous weapon you likel
The Academy Department has a
place in the final basketball series
cinched, nailed down, stepped on,
flambasticated. The best part Of IL
was that few expected us TO win.
The hitherto undefeated Vocational
team was our victim, by a score of
% to IL On. II. - almost doubled
Everybody worked together; and
everybody starred. The impression
should not be given that IL was easy,
Far from il; Vocational furnished n
lively scrap" But, IL was Acad-
emy's day, and that was all there
was TO IL.
Furthermore, the recent ruling Of
the Athletic Committee regarding
the playing of varsity men did not
influence the result Of the game, for
Academy played neither Of her two
varsity players.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-22
WASHINGToN-LINCOLN DAY

Last Wednesday was set apart by
the Institution as a holiday to CON-
memOrate the memory of Americas
greatest men - Washington and
Lincoln. The address Of the day was
delivered by DR.. Samuel A. Black,
pastor Of the COllingwood Presby-
terrain Church of Toledo, o. The
theme, THE Release Of Power" was
timely and especially appropriate
TO the occasion. Americas oppor-
tunity in the world crisis was vivid
ly depicted and the need Of strong,
noble men loudly sounded. II was
truly patriotic and inspiring adj
dress.
The afternoon was given to sports
and departmental receptions. The
College quintet defeated the Acad-
envy in holly contested game. The
receptions given in the various de-
partments were great source OF
pleasure and formed a fitting conclu-
sion to an enjoyable holiday.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-22
MOUNTAIN VOLUNTEER BAND

The Mountain Volunteer Band
was addressed at its regular meet
ing Sunday afternoon by two en-
thusiastic and inspiring speakers =
Rev. C.. Y. Lee and Fred A. Bates
Of Asbury College at Wilmore. Mr..
Bates, who is vice-president OF a
large Mountain Missionary Society
at Asbury, told of the early organi-
cation of the Society, of its strug-
giles and Of its aims. Rev. Mr.. Bates
has spent the past several years
preaching in the mountain counties
of Kentucky and gave a glowing &C
count of his work and the oppor-
tunity for other workers. The ad-
dresses were real treat to the
local Band. We all rejoice to learn
of our sister society at Asbury and
trust that, thru cooperation, each
society may be strengthened and
made more efficient.
The meeting next Sunday will be
led by Mr.. J. w. Herndon who will
speak on Roads for Appalachian
America" This will be a great
meeting. Plan TO come!
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-22
CONVERSATION

| have a friend whose company
enjoy. Most of all like TO carry on
a conversation with him - he is
impersonal. This is rare virtue,
People are usually very personal
II is my belief that with most men
and women the constant outflow of
personal remarks comes from lack
of ideas. People who have real
ideas in their heads do not have Ia
talk about other peoples looks or
clothes.
Conversation has three grades, and
the lowest Of these is personalities.
The next is TO talk Of things. The
third, and highest, is TO talk Of ideas.
Accept this theory, or not, as you
like; but if you are open-minded
you will admit that personalities
have not much place in the talk OF
those who have good hearts, good
heads, or good manners.
Conversation is an art - the art
of sit-and-talk. The supreme artist
in this particular field OF the
MUSES." is the man or woman who
mentions personalities least.
o. H. Ernberg.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-22
GOOD CHEER IS CONTAGIOUS

There were some twenty-five en-
ployecs on duty the first three hours
in the morning, in the Boarding
Hall. at the time Of this incident.
One morning the baker passed thru
the dining rooms singing song
as melancholy as funeral dirge.
Soon every one was moving slowly
about. eloomily humming the same
mournful tune.
In the midst Of il all, in came the
ice man, his face aglow with fun.
whistling a lively, jolly tune and
nodding merrily TO everyone he met.
Inside Of five minutes the whole
twenty-five were hustling and
whistling, working and singing. all
as merry as larks,--a veritable
transition from depression 10 joy
and sunshine.
Happiness and Good Cheer are con.
tagious. Just try il for ten days
Guaranteed to work. or your money
cheerfully and promptly refunded.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-22
DEBATE

Thru the courtesy of the two col
lege literary societies. opportunity
is being given the Academy debaters
to try themselves out against men
of college calibre. This is part OF
the rigorous training given by their
coach, Professor Cunningham.
Phi Delta Hall was crowded TO
overlooking last Saturday night
when the first of these practice de-
bates took place. Phi Delta boys up
held the negative against that Aca-
denny team which is preparing to
take the Affirmative against Mary
vile on the question, Resolved: that
immigration should be further re-
stricted by a literacy test. Much OF
value was CLEANED by both speakers
and audience, while the whole affair
was marked by such hearty good
will as made one feel glad to be
there.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-22
Argued With Washington

When the land for the present cap
ital was being secured the commission
ers appointed by President Washington
found Il hard 10 persuade some VI the
local landholders To part with their
fields. In Walks About Washington"
an old story good enough TO be true Is
told about one David Burns. a canny
Scot. who held out no long that Presi-
dent Washington personally undertook
his conversion.
But for this opportunity. Mr.. Burns.
you might have died a poor tobacco
planter" said the president.
AYE. mon." snapped Burns. "and
had ye no married the Widder Custis.
wi all her nagurs. ye'd ha' been land
surveyor the moo and a mighty poor
ane at that"
However, when he learned that I'M
less he accepted the liberal terms Of
fered him his land would he con-
demned and seized at an appraisal
probably much lower Burns met the
president In quite another mood and 10
the final question. "Well. sir. what
have you concluded 10 dor" astonlshed
every one by his prompt response:
"Whate'er your excellency wad hae
me-"
On one OF his fields now stands the
White House, and an adjacent lot be,
came Lafayette square.