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The Penn's Grove record., 1923-02-02

the soldier-his shoulders are young
but they sustain the head OF an old
engineer-he marks the soil, the tim
ber, the confluence Of rivers, the sites
for forts; in short, nothing connected
with the defense of his country
escapes him. He penetrates the
characters of the different people
around him-the low senuality of the
Indian, ready, for a dram, to lift the
tomahawk; the polished subtilities OF
the European. who can "snite and
smile," and yet design the death Of
the traveller-these important truths
present themselves intuitively to his
mind, and shine with such lustre OF.
the pages of his journal, as to com
mand the admiration of every un-
prejudiced reader.
Among the gentlemen in William $
burg, who had sense and virtue enough
to appreciate the worth of Washing
ton. one of the first was a Mr.. Waller.
This gentleman, conversing on that
subject with Mr.. Robertson, speaker
of the house of Burgesses, ObseIN'-
ed, that such services as those render
ed by Major Washington, were much
too important to be paid off by the
light coin of common parlour puffs.
"This young man." said he, 'has de-
served well of his country; and her
Representatives in Assembly ought
to acknowledge the obligation. =
"That's exactly my own opinion re
piled Robertson, "and if you will let
me know when the major next visits
us, I will make a motion to that
effect"
The next day, Washington, not hay
ing even dreamt of the honor intend
ed him, entered the house, and gong
up stairs, took his seat in the gallery.
The eagle-eyed friendship of Mr.. Wal
Ter quickly discovered him; and step
ping to the chair, whispered it to Mr..
Robertson, who instantly arose, and
ordering silence, called out, Gentle
men, it is proposed, that the thanks
of this House be given to Major
Washington, who now sits in the gal
lery- for TIE very gallant manner -
which he executed the important tras,,
lately reposed in him by his excel
leney. Governor Dinwiddia.' In .
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"Now Christ save my saoul, but
we're brawn-lad!" said the old Scotch
man, "and gin ye play your cards
weel, my boy, he shall have nae cause
to rue your bargain" The governor
took him to his palace that night,
which was spent in preparing his let
ters and instructions. The next day,
accompanied by an interpreter and a
couple of servants, he set out on his
Journey, which being in the depth OF
winter, was as disagreeable and dam
gerous as Hercules himself could have
desired Drenching rains and drown
ing floods, and snoW-coVered noun
tains opposed his course, but opposed
in vain. The generous ambition to
serve his country, and to distinguish
himself, carried him through all, and
even at the most trying times, touched
his heart with a joy unknown to the
vain and trifing. On his way home
he was way-laid and shot at by an
Indian, who, though not fifteen PAGES
distant, happily missed his ann. The
poor wretch was made prisoner; but
Washington could not find ir his heart
to put him to death, though his own
safety seemed to require the sacrifice.
The next evening, in attempting to
cross a river on a raft, he was within
an ace of being drowned, and, the
night following, of perishing in the
ice; but from both these imminet
deadly risks, there was hand unseen
that effected his escape.
About the middle of January he got
back to Williamsburg, and instantly
waiting on the governor, presented
him the fruits of his labours-thee
belts of wampum which he had
brought from the Indian kings as
pledges of their friendship-the
French governors letter-and last of
all his journal of his expedition. This
it seems he had drawn up as tub
for the whale, that he might be spared
the pain of much talking about himself
and his adventures. For like the king
of Morven, "thought mighty deeds
rolled from his soul of fire, yet his
words were never heard" The cover
nor was much pleased with the Indian
beIts-more with the Frenchman's
letter-but most of all with Washing
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auditorium, by the Woodstown Grange,
on Thursday evening, February 8th
for the benefit of the Woodstown
Senior Glass, 1928. The play was
presented at Pomona Grange last
Wednesday and made good hit.
Come and enjoy it.
Harry West will open tea room
and automobile accessory supplies at
his new building at Lawnside.
The DeMoss Family gave a musical
concert in the Presbyterian Church
Thursday evening.
Evangelical meetings begin in the
Baptist Church Sunday evening. Rev.
c. H. Thompson will be assisted by
Rev. A. F. Williamson, D. D, of VIII
mington, Del.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Plaskett, Of
Salem, have moved into the C. F.
Moore property, on East Side, recently
vacated by H. L. Roberts and family.
Mr.. Plaskett is connected with the
firm of Dixon & Fogg, druggists.
Mr.. and Mrs. John F. Gosling and
daughter, Eleanor, spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Hackett, near
Quinton.
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WOODSTOWN

Salem County Pomona Grange and
Woodstown Chamber of Commerce
have endorsed former Freeholder j
Gilbert Borton for State Highway
Commissioner. His petition has beer
extensively signed thruout the county.
Joseph Robinson has moved from
the Elwood Davis farm, near Woods
town, to the Mrs. Eugene Peterson
farm, which he recently bought. Mrs.
Peterson has moved into her house in
Woodstown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Atkinson, of
Atlantic City, visited their brother,
Frank Atkinson, and wife, during the
week.
William Austin has gone on another
trip to the West. He will visit Cul-
vert. Montana, and other places il
the North West.
Rev. Albert H. Eberhardt, who re,
tired from preaching in 1920, is fill
ing the Methodist pulpit until Confer
ence. since the death of Rev. F. l.
Jewett. He and wife moved into the
parsonage last Saturday. He was the
pastor here in 1SSo-a1
Fva0r Davis has gone TO Peters
4 home talent play, The Poor Mar.
RED Man" viii be given in the schoo
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Chamber of Commerce

At the annual meeting of the
Woodstown Chamber of Commerce
Atwood D. Snelbaker was reelected
President for the eighth time
Howard c. Hitchner reported that
ten meetings had been held the past
year with an average attendance of
10. The membership at the begin
ming of this year was SO; new mem
bers, 20; died, 8; present membership,
7S. The members felt they had done
much to improve and advertise the
town.
P. Legrand Wriggins is the vice
president; W C. DeGrofft, treasurer;
Wallace S. Roberts, financial secre-
tary.
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moment, the House rose as one man,
and turning toward Washington, sa-
Iuted him with a general bow, and in
very fattering terms expressed their
high sense of his services.-Had an
earthquake shaken the capitol to the
centre, it could hardly have so COM
pletely confounded the majorl He
rose to make his acknowledgements,
but. alas his tongue had forgotten its
office. Thrice he essayed to speak,
thrice, in spite of every effort, the
utterance failed him, save family to
articulate, Mr.. Speaker! Mr.. Speak
er!" To relieve him of his embassass-
ment, Mr.. Robertson kindly called out
major Washington, Major Washing
ton, st down; your modesty alone IS
equal to your merit
ITO be continued)
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L thine enemy be hungry, give him
bread to eat; if he be thirsty, give
him water to drink; for thou shall
heap Goals of fire upon his head, and
the Lord shall reward thee.
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In the year 1853, the people of Vir-
ginia were alarmed by report that
the French, aided by the Indians, were
erecting long line of military posts
on the Ohio. This maneuvre, pre-
dieting no good to the Ancient Doml-
MON, was properly resented by Robert
Dinwiddie, the governor, who wished
Immediately in the name of his KING
TO forbid the measure. But how to
convey a letter to the French com
mandant on the Ohio, was the ques..
tion. For the whole country west OF
the Blue Mountains, was one lmmeas,
u1abIe forest, from time immemo1al
the gloomy haunts of revenging
beasts and of murderous savages. NO
yoices , had ever broke the awful
silence of those dreary woods, save
tbe hiss of rattlesnakes, the shrieks OF
nanthers, the yells Of Indians, ano
bowIing tempests. From such scenes,
thonob beheld out by the distant eye
of fancy. the hearts of youth are apt
n shrink with terror, and to crouch
more NJ re- closely to their safer fire-Sldes'
Pnt T,Ut in the frmer nerves of Washing
ION %V thev do not appear to have MADE
he % least impression of the agueiisn
ut ~ The moment he heard OF the
9,overnor's wishes, he waited on MN
sz,i+b-a tender of his services.
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THE LIFE
OF
WASHINGTON
BY NJ. L. WEEMS,
Formerly Rector of Mt. Vernon
Parish
CHAPTER V

CHAPTER V
French EncrOachments on the Ohio
Washington Volunteers His Services
to Governor Dinwiddie-His Haz-
ardOus Embassy to the French and
Indians-MiraculOu Escapes-Ac-
count of His JOurnal-Anecdote of
His MOdesty.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-10-20
Parisians Regret Loss
of,Boulevard Cafes

Paris.-The news sthat the building
containing the Grand cafe has been
sold to a. transportation company
which will probably close the cafe
had hardly been digested when it was
announced that the days are numbered
for three restaurants famous for their
culinary sumptuosity.
The Restaurant Wei must give way
to a bank. Another-the Banque de
.Suede-has refused to renew the lease
> of Paillard's. And a third-the BanQue
de Paris ct des Pays-Bas-has need
Of the space occupied by its tenant.
the Cafe de Paris.
Venerable Parisians are lamenting
the disappearance Of the Paris and ask
ing If 1.-THE Boulevard" of yesterday
Boulevard with capital B and the
open "terrasse' Of chairs turning
welcoming face to the sidewalk will
eventually become a row of business
houses and banks with sinister iron
bars protecting windows.
One Of the reasons offered IL that
many Of the boulevard establishments
overreached themselves in prices
rents went up accordingly, then prices
went up again and so did rents until
at last only bank could occupy the
premises prohtably.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-10-20
Arrested In Ohio;
Charged With Murder

John opposite, alias "Goldtooth
john" .non-union miner, charged with
the staying of John Diegare Of Luke
Union mines on the street in West
ernport a week ago last Sunday, ar
rested in Youngstown, Ohio, has been
taken back to Cumberland by Detec-
tive F.. Clement Deneen and Sheriff
Peter Mcfarland.
The officers say opposite declares
his, victim was a Black Hand agent
and had threatened him with knife
when he told him he did not have the
money when Diegare attempted to
collect.
According to the officers, opposite
said he had been paying money to
Diegare as agent for the Malta at
Clarkesburg, w. Va. He says the
Malta had threatened him because he
Lad returned to work in the mines.
Diegare had not been working since
the strike was declared, April 1, 1922.
opposite has been working for the
McNitt Coal Company at Midlothian.
H is forty-fve and his eyesight is
bad from injury. He has lived in
Westernport 10 years.
opposite says ran away in fear
of mob. violence. Sheriff Mcfarland
says his prisoner wasw in highly
nervous state and in great fear that
a mob of Black Hand sympathizers
would kill him when he arrived in
Cumberland
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-10-20

much doubt. The fewer elections
Legislation was adopted as direct
result of public demand for 1t. He
was criticized severely for his atti
:tude toward the Merit System -four
years ago. He was leaving too many
positions out. it was said then. He
promised to put others in as soon as
the worth Of the system was proved
He did just that. ....
HE has appointed to Office men Of
intelligence and capacity to work like
himself, and 1t cannot be said of them
that they have worked with their
eyes more on politics than on their
,duties-Gen. Charles D. Gather, Po-
lice Commissioner: Emory L. Cob
lentz, chairman of the Board, Of Wei
fare: William Mines Maloy and Era
whitman In the Public Service Com
mission; John N. Mackall, Roads
Commissioner. And. having appointed
them, he has stood by them in spite
of criticisms of them and when there
was, the most active effort to get
SOME Of them out. In that respect. In
the entire absence Of scandals worked
up during his administration against
lappointees for the purpose Of getting
rid Of them, his administration has
been especially clean.
1T has been said that he has been
too complaisant in his attitude to-
ward the police magistrate system.
il believe that system could be i'm
proved. But it has not been estab-
liShed that the way the Republicans
recommend il the only way. To raise
the salary and say that only lawyers
may serve comes far from being q
plan for Improvement. 1t is a ques-
ton whether there isn't much to be
said in favor Of having men Of sound
judgment who come from the people
above whom they sit in judgment,
rather than in placing in the posi-
fions men who are removed from
those people by place Of residence
and daily contacts. Again, believe
that If anyone can reform the system
Albert c. Richie can. He knows the
elements concerned az few other, men
in Maryland do.
1.-THE Governor is not an 'uplifter.'
He is sophisticated. He may use the
elements Of practical politics to &C.
complish his purposes. But those
purposes are worthy. because the
more worthy they are the more credit
they give him. How much better to
have such a man in Office, with high
standards Of public service of his
own, which he must live up to justify
himself, than to have some well-in-
Mentioned man,childs who does not
know his way around. American
public life is mt tale Of Babes in
the Woods I u
Il do not mean TO suggest that
Alexander Armstrong is the latter
type. He il man of high capacity
and honesty Of mind. The Republi-
cans we're prebably Influenced in
nominating him by 4he knowledge Of
the high mental powers and strong
character of MI. Richie.
"But Richie undoubtedly has the
driving power, she brsins. He 10 in
the thick Of a. task tcf genuine gov.
ornamental stock.taking and change for
the better It igcommon sense to re-
turn Him. to permit him to 90 on with
-. and nd that .@ i don. without
violation Of the. sound principles of
rotation in ofncss 1fshe is given two
terms he will not convert Maryland
into a royal prsnc taa
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-10-20
Spain Has Woman Professor.

Madrid.-Miss Maria Luisa Dorado
has been appointed to the chair of
Latin at the Institute of Caceres. This
is the first time woman has been a
member Of. the faculty Of that institu-
ton. She Is the daughter Of Prof.
Dorado Montero Of the University of
Salamanca.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-10-20
Homestead 5000 Acres.

Edmonton, Alberta.-Up to the end
Of May this year about $1,000 acres Of
free grant homestead lands had been
fled on at the Dominion land Office
here. Figures for 1922 show that
1893 homesteads were filed on. in the
Edmonton recording area, involving
255,68O acres.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-10-20
Lays an Edo for Each Meal.

Tiffin.-Henry Ward, printer, has
hen which he contends laid three
eggs in one day. The hen, Barred
Plymouth Rock, laid one shortly after
daybreak, another at noon and third
in the afternoon, according to Ward.
who said trap nest attested to the
accuracy Of the record.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-03
CITY BRIEFS

William Thomas Wood, infant son
of Nh. and Mrs. William j. Wood
died this morning at the residence of
his parents, l04 North Fayette ST.
Harry Holt. colored, charged with
nespassing On the property OF the
Mutual Ice Company, who it was
testified, had been frequently warn
ed to keep oft this property. was held
by Judge Huvall in the police court
today 70 have a commission examine
into his sanity.
The Braddock Heights Citizens AS
ISOLATION will meet in the Del Ray
Schcolhouse tomorrow Thursday
night at eight o'clock.
A meeting Of the Old Dominion
Boat Club will be held at 8 o'clock
tonight in the rooms OF the chamber
Of commerce.
Florence Madella has sold to Mary
Eta jackson, 4 house and lot on the
west side of st. Asaph between Glib
hon and Franklin streets.
In the police court today F. II. Sa-
tell, charged with violating the pro-
visions of the prohibition law, waived
a preliminary hearing and was held
for the action of the grand jury, He
was arrested by Policeman Welker.
Automobiles driven by Alex. Sand
orfy and Mrs. Leatherland collided
at the corner of Prince and Alfred
streets yesterday afternoon and both
were slightly damaged. The case was
investigated in the police court to-
day and Sandorfy was fined Sl5.
Mid-week service Will be held in the
Methodist Protestant church this ev-
cning at 7:45 O'Clock. The pastor, Rev.
Robert Brown, will preach on the SUBJ
ject, rs The Bible Safe Guide to
Man for Life, Is 1t His Friend in
Death"
The regular semi-monthly meeting
OF the Alexandria Commandary No.
1881, United Order of the Golden
Cross was held last night in Lee Camp
Hall with a good attendance. Knight
Fowler Sr. and night Graham, OF
Washington, two past grand officers
were present and obth made short
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-03
Tells How Bandit
Should Direct Gang

Chicago. Jan. 3-"Call me honey
that's what the boys named me-" said
pretty Elizabeth Sullivan as she sat
on the edge of her cot in the county
jail and told how a bandit queen
should direct her gang.
Honey had been awakened from
sound sleep. her first night in jail
Tor the interview.
First OF all, the men got to have
the CUTS" she said in quiet voice
as she smoothed out the wrinkles in
her kimona.
"If they haven't got it, the leader
must put it there.
Zone night Tommy Guest got cold
cold feet as we were going To rUl! 4
job. | stuck ny gun in his ear ana
told him l would blow his brains out
if he quit. He didn't.
Honey" said that at the start, she
stayed at home while the men went
out for the stickups.
"They didn't know how TO do The
work, though, so would 20 out and
sit in the AUTO and tell them how,
she said
Asked what she did with the loo;
from nearly seventy-tive robberi2s
and holdups in which police declared
the girls gang was implicated she
declares:
That's the he'll of ii. Tney TOOK
most Of The swag.
81 was careful and they would
never have caught me if a bunch OF
those damn police hadn't overheard
me telling how pulled job"
The girl confessed numerous rob
berries, including grocery stores, the
aires and homes. The latter we're in
side Jobs, where she posed as q maid.
Included among The men named by
honey a. member OF her gang
was Peoria minister's son. Two
other members of the gang were
taken into custody and also admit
ted numerous robberies.
Elizabeth, full Of life and vitality,
had the attributes of a natural leaG-
en-.
"Hell, I amt tired" she said as the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-03
ELDRTDGE CLUB
is GETTING READY

The Eldridge A. c. Of this city has
the following games on It's schedule
for the first part of this month;
January 8, Epiphany irs., at Epiph-
any: Jan. II, Columbia A. c. at VIII
son Normal School; Jan. 10, Peck A.
c. at Peek Memorial Church. After
the game with the Columbians on
the 18th; the Eldridge A. c. will be
the guests Of the Columbians at 4
banquet az 9:.5 p. m. All OF the
above games excepting the one with
the Pecks viii start 4: 500 p. H.,
the came with that team starting at
1900 D. NJ, The Els have had many
game scheduled with Washington
teams. but they for some reason or
other have Cancelled at the last NOM
emit. TheY also have game with the
St. Mary's team (pending) for some
date in this month, TO be played IN
the LyceUm Hall, in this city. The
following players are with the Ed
ridge A. c. this year: NJ. Moore, +.
Kelley, c. Shepperson. c. Leet, a.
Petit, j. Allen, /. RoadnouSe, l.
Spencer and e. Hayman. All teams
(having open dates in the ll1-Ib:
class, desiring games with the Els
can arrange same by getting in touch
with Capt. Jack Allen, 2l5 North Co.
lumbus st. Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-03
VIRGINIA STARTS
WITH NEW FORCE

Charlottesville, Va, Jan. with
out a single veteran back on the floor
this season the Virginia basketball
ouint will have to be made up OF
green men this winter. The squad
which resumed practice last night al
ter the Christmas vacation have but q
week more Of training before the sea
son opens with Randolph-Maeon IN
the Fayerwether gymnasium Janu-
ary II.
"pop" Lannigan is coaching the
ouint again this winter and although
his squad is q large one it IS made
up entirely of men who have yet TO
win their spurs upon the indoor courts
"Chuck" Lewis, FeHtress, and Rob
ertson from the 1922 first year five,
and Walter Brown and Stanley from
the scrubs of season ago are among
the most likely candidates for the
forward positions. Miller and Holland
are second year men who are out for
center. As prospective guards there
are Bill Brown, Paul Walp, Bill Die
trick. Toofie Hall, Mccoy and Nelson
among others who are less likely ma
terial
All plans have not been made for
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talks az the installation of the fol-
lowing officers. Henry X. Brown, n.
c.; Mrs. May /. Rambo, V. n. c.;
Mrs. Adoline Middleton, ". P; Thorn
as Z. Henderson, F. X. R.; Miss Ruth
Henderwon, K. R.; Miss Ethel Crock
ct. w. |. c.; Raymond Middleton, W.
H.; Richard Rambo, treasurer; DR..
Fl. A. Kood, P. c.
The fire shortly before > o'clock
yesterday afternoon was in house
on jefferson between Washington and
Columbus streets. The damage was
small.
Within short time modern trash
and waste paper boxes will be placed
on the various street corners on King
street. Bids have been asked for a
number of such boxes by the city
manager. A sample box is now install
led at the northeast corner of King
and Washington streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-03
LADIES TO HOLD
DAY OF PRAYER

At the meeting yesterday of the
Ladies Auxiliary in Chris Church
Parish Hall, plans were perfected
for the observation Of the Day of
Prayer for Missions February 16.
This is a day nationally observed by
the Protestant churches of the United
States and Canada and fine program
mes, strong speakers ana appropri-
ate music mark its observance in
every community. Last year che Day
of Prayer for Missions was observed
BY the churches in meeting at the
Methodist Episcopal Church, South.
This year the presidents of the vari-
Gus Missionary societies have decided
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to join forces again in a meeting at
Christ Church.
The day will begin with early COM
munion at ten o'clock on the morn
ing of February II, to which the
members of all churches in the city
are invited. A meeting will be held
at three o'clock in the afternoon. on
which occasion a special talk on Mis-
sions will be made by a speaker
whose name will be announced later.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-03
A. L. |. Gets Real
Tests This Week

A. L. I. will have two real tests OF
their strength this week on the Ar
mcry court. The first test will be an
encounter with the Navy Yard team
tonight. The Navy Yard quint has
been standing most of the ordinary
teams il the District on their ears
this season and they are coming here
with the fond expectations of doing
the same TO the local tossers.
The second engagement will be
with the Washington Collegians, made
famous by Mickey" keliher and Toe
Anterior. This game will be played
Saturday and It has al the ear marks
of big doings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-03
BAD MAN AT LARGE

Harrisonburg, Jan. 3--Edgar Nor
ris, Bacon Hollow's % year old bad
man" a convicted murderer who es-
capped from a state road camp last
September, is still at large, although
penitentiary guards caught sight OF
him Saturday and fired as he leaped
from window in his fathers home.
Armed to the teeth" the quar-
tette of penitentiary guards arrived
here early Saturday morning and
went Immediately to Bacon Hollow,