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attention. and particularly was this so during
the time he served as President. Indeed his
adopted son tells us that decay had made con-
siderable progress during his absence upon these
occasions. Before his death, Washington had
not sufhcient time to repair the damage done
during the Is years Of his enforced absence,
and only necessary improvements followed his
demise.
Another always menacing danger was that of
fire. In 1904, Mount Vernon was set on fire
four times, and on June 16, 1885, the con-
servatoFy and quarters of the servants adjoin-
ing were laid in ruins in the course of an hour
The loss OF the conservatory was especially
plants which Gen. Washington had collected.
1t was imperative that something be done; and
the women did it.
In the purchase of Mount Vernon the peopla
Of Washington, as usual, did more than their
share and their per capita contribution was
larger than that of any State or Territory in
the Union. In looking around for a treasurer
to handle the funds, the association wisely
selected George w. Riggs Of Riggs & Co.. bank
ers now the Riggs National Bank Other
Washingtonians interested themselves in the
undertaking, and We find Mrs. Alice Key Pendle-
ton, daughter Of Francis Scott Key and wife
OF Senator Pendleton, as representing Ohio on
the board Of regents, though she was almost
a resident Of this city. Other early vice regents
signed In 1858 and whose place was later filed
by Mrs Matilda W. Emory, followed by Mrs.
Mary 7. Barnes e. Francis Riggs of this city
was In 1901, filling the position of both secre-
tary and treasurer --..e .e,.,.
Originally, the land conveyed to the Mount
Vernon Ladies Association amounted to about
202 acres. In 1857, Jay Gould and wife, zHeien
D. Gould, conveyed ts1 the,dasseeiation n33E
acres, for which he had paid 50 S00 Christian
Heurich, OF this city, q well known vice, pKeSi-
dent of the Association Of Oldest Inhabitants,
made, IN 1893 donation Of land as did. Hugh
NICK. Landon In 1925, making the present total
acreage 260 ,zA,..f
The new greenhouse was given by NETS
Martha Mitchell, vice regent of Wisconsin The
wharf and sea wall were restored by MIS-
Phoebe A. Hearst, and the kitchen and furpi-
ture by Mrs. Justine Van Rensselaer, Townsend,
regent from 1892 to 1909. Mrs. Alice H. Rich
ards, the present regent, took Office in 1927
While the writer was looking over the files
OF The Star for early Information about Mount
Vernon. he came across an item in the paper
Of January 26, 1881, telling Of the death In
this city Of the last of the servants of Georxe
Washington It said:
"A certificate Of death was received yester-
day at the health Office Of Sally Hunter, aged
lis years. Sally was born In westmoreland
Comtys Va, in 1766, and belonged to the WASH
inston estate, being one Of the servants manu-.
mitted by the generals viii. She has lived in
that county ever since until the war, when she
and her children came to this city. That was
about IL years ago since which time she has
lived 1t the corner Of II and South Capitol
streets southeast This y propahly the very
last Of the servants Of George Warrington"
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considered Inadequate, and It II feared that
there will be serious deficiency in this
precious metal.
The systematic boarding OF gold by France
during the last two years would. r. continued,
make more grave this matter Of underproduc-
ton. Furthermore, Holland, Belgium and
Switzerland have followed in Frances foot
steps In this boarding of gold. England has
been forced on the gold standard and must
retain what store Of the yellow metal ID stiu
within her borders. and the United States win
be forced to begin to hoard her supply of gold
Withdrawals Of the foreign credits are to
continue ut the rate OF the last few months.
1.-TWO years ago the United States had one
half Of the worlds gold supply, while
france had one-foMth. But since the heavy
withdrawals Of gold from America. beginning
last september, France now has nearly as much
gold hidden away under the Seine - Is In the
United States ;: s-# $3.50 - !.
The credits In America which France con-
verted into gold and Withdrew 70 her own
SHORES may Be said to Be Of two main classes:
.ae Continued on Ninth Page -
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supply By few European countries?
IN view of the tonnes Of alarm at the growing
scercaT Of gold recently published by the
Lsaeue Of Nations and economists, IN answer
% TINS vital question was sought from Samuel
.: Gordon. curator Of minerals ut the Academy
q Ms.ursi sciences. Philadelphia. the Oldest
institution Of It's kind In America. And ere of
the foremost authorities on the history of
mtnefaloU.
IN the face Of world overproduction Of about
everything else there have been many grave ex-
pResaons OF concern that there may be q
serious shortage Of gold within the next 10
yeex4r declared NJ. Gordon. "a
the last tvo years have shovn record over
production of silver, copper, lead. sinc, tin.
paatanun. rubber. coffee. wheat, cotton and of
Manufactured articles" he continued. Even
ne - has yieaded IN overprodnctisn of nsh!
4se tne worida go,d prodaction Tor 1881, ssti-
mated =, have been about 2i.oeo.oes ounces. is
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his own hand. and possibly 500 might
not buy 1t. Mount Vernon Is not marked
to the eye by any sign-manual At washington.
but 1t Is as full of him as Stratford Is of
Shakespeare; and as the birth-house of the
poet could not be computed in value BY the
worth of the lumber neither can that of the
estate by any agricultural estimate of the land.
And when that principle is once established.
at what sum shall we stop? Viewed as q farm,
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Mount Vernon may be worth 10000; but as
the cherished home Of Washington, shall we
call i've times $4,000 too mucha Especially
when it Is to come from several millions of
people" -. ST. ,-... -.-~
from the time Washington left Mount Yer
non, to lead the American forces until the
British evacuated New" York, his estate was
permitted to suffer for want Of his personal
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BY HUGH PENDEXTER, JR.

ILL the entire world be forced
od the gold standard within q
few years through an under
production Of this precious
metal and because of system
attic boarding of the exixtinp
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the patriotism Of the people in answering
the appeal for funds to complete the WASH
ington Monument lacked enthusiasm, and those
Who were willing to give doubted II sufhcient
money could be raised to complete the pur-
chase Fortunately some very able writer's
felt that the place should be purchased and
accordingly lent their best efforts to the cause
One OF these, in q metropolitan publication, in
1859. said:
"It Is . shrewd man who can eat his cake
and have h-but that seems 10 be the game
We are trying 10 play with Mount Vernon. It
Is considered q burning shame that the bones
Of Washington should be exposed to neglect
the whole country would protest with one voice
against such a horror. But, somehow, there is
. terrible tardtness In the work There are
many Of the most thoughtful and intelligent
men in the country-men who profoundly re-
we're the memory of our great man-vho are
more than tndi6erent 10 the movement: who
openly declare that they viii have nothing to
do with It.
Nobody can suspect their patriotism and
eenercGtty Of feeling md action There are
among them men whose sympathy and aid We
would gladly enlist In any cause: and Il e
tmpossibae not 10 wonder 1t their position and
70 ask what It means.
What can be called the fair value Of Mount
Vernon? Such an estate can mot be rerarded
- farm merely. II has the charm that always
makes the highest vslue-$hat Of august human
Aaochfaon- piece of paper. with q name
vlitsen upon Il. Is (h It be nok o cheeky OF
ussse intrinsic vaase. III wWth can hardly be
represented n money! = % xman But let
be the nanAe a shakespeare. written with
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-20
ENTIRE NOS CLUB
PICNIC SUNDAY

One of the most enjoyable events
of the spring as far as Entire Nos
club members are concerned, is
the annual picnic which serves as
the eliminating affair in the club
calendar.
This year the picnic will begin
Saturday evening, May 81, with a
dance at Jacumba. At midnight a
buffet supper will be served at Hi
pass Y.W.C.A. camp. The follow
ing day the picnic with it's sports,
contests and games will take place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman G. Deatol
are the chairmen of the commit
tee in charge which consists of Mr..
and Mrs. w. J. Elvander, Mr.. and
Mrs. L. r. Philley, Mr.. and MIS-
Nolan c. Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. CLAIR
C. Burke and Mr.. and Mrs. r. j.
Mcnamara.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-20
EXCELLENT RECITAL GIVEN BY
PUPILS OF MARIE X. JENKINS

duet by Elsie Mitchell and Mary
Wilcox, the violin solo by Clyde
Jack, that by Thelma Jenkins that
Jack, that by Thelma jenkins, that
Stone are deserving OF special men
ton although all students gave
creditable performances.
Mrs jenkins directed the orches-
ira and choir, Thelma and Albert
jenkins played the accompani-
ments. and Ahleen Crandall. con-
cert mistress for the orchestra, as
sisted.
Those taking part were the fol-
lowing violin numbers, Katherine
Ishimarn, Molly Sato, Daniel Hor-
ace Judd, Glen Poole, Minorn Mas
wkane. Chiyoko Sugimoto, Elsie
Mitchell. Mary Wilcox, Ahleen
Crandall, George Forsberg, Clyde
Jack. Thelma jenkins, Elsie Mitch
ell. Ruri Naito, accompanied by
Lois Naito. Pollyanna Stone; trum-
pet solos, Kay Clements, Harold
Forsoerg. Allen Williams, and the
cello solo. Gordon Ferrell. James
Fisher accompanied Mary Wilcox's S
violin SOLO
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-20

Marie ReitZ Jenkins presented
group of her students in their an
nual recital last night at the Acad-
envy of Music. An enthusiastic au-
dience which filled the auditorium
was present to enjoy the interest
ing program.
OF particular interest were the
selections by the Fox Leaders Or
chestra Of 25 pieces and those by
the choir Of 35 violins. Mrs. Jen-
kins has been director for both
these organizations and their prog
ress is a tribute to her ability.
Both orchestra and choir gave
excellent performances as did the
individual students in their violin,
cello or trumpet numbers. Partic-
ularly worthy of notice was the
expression with which all students
played. Each pupil played from
memory and the program was di-
vided into two groups, those of the
intermediate and advanced stu
dents.
Among the intermediate students,
the cello solo by Gordon Ferrell was
exceptionally good, while among
the advanced students the violin
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-20
s;s;s s: OF Interest to Women 5ss:.: 5;:::
TEN THOUSAND CLUB ENDS YEAR
At ANNUAL BREAKFAST THURSDAY
Society
Clubs

Reports Of a highly successful
club year were given at yesterdays
annual breakfast of the Ten Thou
sand club held in the club house
which was charming with its decor
auons Of larkspur, petunias and
snap dragons.
As is traditional. on this final
meeting for the year, chairmen
and officers give reports and those
presented yesterday were proof Of
the assertion that the past year
has been unusually worthwhile and
enjoyable. with the club being in
excellent condition as the club year
ends.
In addition to the reports, the
day was especially significant as it
honored past presidents, many Of
whom were present for the occas-
ion.
We Three, a delightful wom-
ems trio composed Of Miss Laura
Redden, Miss Mary Baker and Miss
Edith Eioke sang groups of songs
for the entertainment OF the club
members. Mrs r. NJ. Armstrong
accompanying them at the piano.
The program opened yesterday
with songs by the trio which were
enthusiastically received by their
audience: Il Pass BY Your Win
dow. Sylvia" (Speaks), Passing
BY" (PurcelD.
Mrs. B. M Gruwell, retiring
president, occupied the chair and
called for the minutes Of the last
meeting after which the first re-
ports by committee chairmen were
made.
Mrs. Floyd A Burger. chairman
OF the year book and program
committee. reported on the years
programs given for the club which
deserve particular commendation
as they have been exceptionally
fine.
Mrs. Sem Bacon, treasurer; Mrs.
j. D. Huston, chairman of the So
cial committee; Mrs. Glenn A.
Hipes. chairman of the motion pic
ture committee; Mrs. Harold A.
Burnham, chairman of the AM
ericanization committee; Mrs. J. w.
Donohue, chairman of the public
service committee; Mrs. F. H.
Mitchell, chairman of the child
welfare committee; Mrs. James w
Glassford, chairman of legislation
and bylaws; Mrs. w. A. Tondro,
chairman of rentals; Mrs. w. w.
Apple, international relations chair
man; Mrs. c. c. jenkins, for Mrs.
c. J. Ritz, chairman of the gar
den committee; all gave excellent
reports which cannot be mentioned
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-20
TWO HOSTESSES
GIVE SHOWER

Mrs. Clifford Moore and Mrs.
Jesse Hill were joint hostesses last
night at a shower given for Mrs.
Ernest Muncil and held at the home
of the former, 1886 South Fourth.
The honor guest received many
lovely gifts from her friends after
which delicious refreshments were
served their guests by the two host
esses.
Guests included Mrs. Muncil,
Mesdames Harry Baughn, Clayton
Franks, Otis Pierson, Carl Maupin
Herman Bird, Richard Whatley
Oscar Perak, Clara Barga, Curry
and Miss Leila Denton
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-20
Schedule TlUO Meetings
For P.E.O. Chapter CIV

Two meeting are in prospect for
Chapter CIV, P.E.O., and members
are notified of the dates through
The Press.
On Saturday, May 81, Chapter
CIV will meet at 2 o'clock with
Mrs. D. B. Roberts, AIT Sandal
wood drove. A called meeting for
convention reports and other busi-
ness will be held Monday, May %,
at o'clock with Mrs. G. E. Sones,
665 Wensley avenue. The business
meeting will be followed by picnic
supper for the husbands and
children,
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-20
BARBARA WORTH
REBEKAHS MEET

Barbara Worth Rebekahs met
last night at their temporary head
quarters, All Main street, for their
regular meeting.
Mrs. Elizabeth Ritchie Ingram,
delegate from this lodge to the
Odd Fellows and Rebekah assem-
bly, held recently in Riverside, gave
an excellent account of the con-
vention proceedings.
Mrs. Margarethe Harris and Miss
Elizabeth Hockensmith who at
tended the latter part of the
assembly meetings, gave interest
ing sidelights on the convention.
Refreshments were served at the
end of the meeting to the many
members present.
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in The Press in detail since space
does not permit.
Finances Encouraging
! Financial reports were particular
] ~ encouraging and the reports Of
the various committees dealing with
the clubs social service activities
we're of decided interest as they
showed the varied ways in which
! the club has aided the community
during the current club year.
The trio then gave another
charming group of songs; When
Twilight Comes tTandlerl. In the
Luxembourg Gardens Manning.
"Allahs Holiday" lFrimD.
Section chairmen then presented
their reports which were evidences
Of a busy year on the part of the
clubs study sections: Mrs. Warren
F. Fox reported for Arts and Crafts
Mrs. E. E. Clements for Mrs w
". Apple. chairman Of the His
tory section; Mrs. Hugh T. Osborne,
for the Literature section; Mrs.
Edgar Hargraye, for the Music sec
tion, and Mrs o, j. Bradshaw for
the Twice Told Tales section.
Committee reports were next re-
sumed. Mrs. J. B. NIcNeece report
ing on the number Of new men,
berS brought to the club. Mrs.
Norman G. Deaton, financial Secre-
tary. and Mrs. Sem Bacon. treasur-
er in their final reports. gave to
the club an exact picture of its
financial status TO date. Mrs. c. c.
jenkins, corresponding secretary.
made her report
Mrs. F. D. Jacobs moved that
the books be kept open until May
26, when the auditing committee
may file its report with the eXecu-
tive board, this report to be acted
upon at the first club meeting in
the fall The motion was seconded
and carried.
Mrs. c. S. Thatcher for the COM
mittee appointed to investigate the
matter of the changing the clubs
insurance from a three year to a
yearly premium basis. reported
that three policies have been adopt
ed. with yearly premiums, the one
due for this year to be s167 and
those for the following years, SS7
President Gives Report
Correspondence was read by Mrs.
jenkins, secretary, after which Mrs.
Ray Edgar, viee-president and cur
ator of sections made her report
which was followed by tt:at Of the
outgoing president, Mrs. B. M. Cru
well, who gave a resume OF the
years endeavors.
Mrs. Gruweu then presented Mrs.
F. D. Jacobs. state chairman Of
highways and waterways, who spoke
briefly on the activities of her de-
partment Mrs w. j. Burgoin,
president of the Holtville club and
Mrs. Claude a. Ritter, president
Of the Calexico club were then pre-
sented, each of whom expressed her
pleasure in being present for the
occasion.
Report of the recent convention
held in Los Angeles by the Cali
fornia Federation of Women's clubs
was given by Mrs. Ray Edgar, club
delegate.
Inc SUBJECTS OF the WorlQ court,
reduction of armament. the Pan
American treaties, the Kellogg-Bri-
and pact were particularly recon-
mended TO the women for study by
the National federation.
Annie Little Barry, state presi-
dent. chose for the theme of the
convention, More Abundant Life"
and this theme was carried out in
the educational forums, lectures
and addresses. Social and enter
tainment features were also des-
cribed.
Mrs. GruweL then presented the
past presidents, honor guests for
the day. Mrs. Genevieve Williams
CT Calexico. first secretary for the
Woman's Ten Thousand club dur
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-20

for the Imperial County Federation
of Womens clubs.
Mrs. GruWell received from the
club in appreciation of her splen-
did two years service as president,
the gift of a handsome Italian lin
en- cut work banquet cloth and
napkins.
Mrs. Ray Edgar with few well
expressed remarks concerning her
hopes for the coming year, ad-
journed the meeting, the last until
next October.
Mrs. C. S. Thatcher was chair
man of the committee serving the
delicious breakfast, Mrs. Carl Glenn
ems assisting her. Others Of the
committee were Icsdames j. B. Nc
Neece, John 3. McNeece, Charles o.
Barratt, David L. Goodrich and j.
A. Straub.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-20
Baked FsCarOle

One bunch or two pounds oscar
ole. tablespoons fat or butter,
J bouillon cube. IL cup boiling
water. salt. pepper.
Blanch escarole BY plunging in
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-20
Religious Drama To
BE GiUen By Church

A religious drama and a play
let will be presented Sunday night
at the Imperial Community church
by the women and girls of the
church.
The program will begin at 7'3O
o'clock, Sunday, May % and the
public is invited to attend. Those
who have seen the program say
that it might we'll be called
Around the World in One Eve
ming"
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-20
TomOrrOw's 5 Menu

BREAKFAST Sliced fresh
pineapple, hroiled cottage
nam, potatoes hashed in milk.
graham mullins, milk, coffee.
LUNCHEON. Creamed as
paraEus with hard cooked eggs
on toast. salad of mixed
green's. sugared strawberries,
milk. tea.
DINNER. Hot veal loaf
with mushroom sauce. rice
nests with currant jelly. glace
carrots Julienne. tomato and
cucumber salad. rhubard
whip. milk. coffee.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-20
Bridge Club Meeting
Held At Wolfe Home

Among the recent social events
is the meeting Of Mrs. Joe Wolfe's
bridge club which she entertained
at her home on Olive avenue.
Bridge, followed by the serving
of refreshments. was enjoyed by
the members and guests present,
.Mesdames Lyman Robertson, Mel
vim o. King, Willis Carey Bruce
Anderson, Bert Fawcett, w j
Strickland, Miss Margaret Lanier
Miss Romaine Richmond, and the
hostess.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-20
BY SISTER MARY
NEi Service Writer

IT'S all right to he green eyed
when you go marketing in the
spring-time.
There are at least Il dozen kinds
of leafy greens now obtainable in
all city marts. Almost all are rich
an iron. sulphur. phosphorus and
Yitamin a so essential to bodily
growth. All supply "rouShage
to keep the system vigorous,
cleansed and the blood purified.
All may be prepared So appetlzing-
ly that they should be enjoyed as a
food rather than endured as a
spring necessity.
You have undoubtedly seen
clumps of green's in your market
but. unfamiliar with the variety
and more or less at loss as TO
how To cook and serve them, re-
trained from buying Ii yon make
a habit of trying these vegetables,
YOU will he able to add variety to
many menus AT small cost.
The tender. iine-teXtured and
delieately favored green's like
SOin1Cn. AOuuS tudlu uttl SANNito
and sorrel are cooked without the
addition of extra water. the drops
cliuging TO the leaves after wash
ing giving sufficient moisture. The
coarser leafy green's like dande-
lion. kale. chicory and escarole
must be cooked in small amount
of boiling water.
There are three major ways of
serving leafy greens, with various
variations of each. Many may be
used raw and all may be cooked
and served with piquant dress
ing as a salad.
Chicory and eScarOle are more
succulent if they are cooked when
they are young and of a pale green
color. When fully mature the
leaves become yellowish and are
more palatahle eaten raw with any
good salad dressing.
Baked EScarOle
One bunch or two pounds oscar
ole. tablespoons fat or butter,
] bouillon cube, IL cup boiling
water. salt. pepper.
Blanch escarole By plunging in
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-20

ter and salt and pepper and pour
over eScarole. The amount of salt
depends on the kind of fat you
use. If you use bacon fat, less salt
will be necessary than if an un-
Salted fat is used Cover baking
dish and bake in moderate oven
about 25 minutes. until tender
Serve from baking dish.
A very simple way to cook beet
greens is with bacon fat and a
thick slice of lemon-rind and all.
This gives the greens an excellent
flavor without the bother of max.
ing tart sauce.
Beet Greens with Lemon
Two pounds beet-greens. 4 ta-
blespoons bacon fat, 1-2 lemon.
IA cup boiling water. teaspoon
sugar, Is teaspoon ginger, few
grains white pepper, IA teaspoon
salt.
Wash and chop greens and put
into a sauce pan. Mix and sift
sugar, salt, ginger and pepper and
sprinkle over green's. Cut lemon
in two or three slices and add with
fat and water Cover and cook
hard for twenty minutes. stirring
frequently to prevent sticking. Let
stand over a low fire for fifteen
minutes. Remove slices of lemon
and serve.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-20
Churches
Schools
- SISTER MARY'S
D D M T. KITCHEN

to boiling water Tor five minutes
This removes excess bitterness
Drain and put into buttered bak-
ing dish. Dissolve bouillOn cube
in boiling water. add fat or hut.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-09-23
PRENATAL CLINIC

"The next prenatal hygiene
clinic will be held at the Coun-
ty Health Department Offices,
1882 East Main Street, Elk
ton, Md, on Tuesday, Septem-
Der 9th from 2:30 to 1880 a.
m. for colored women and from
1:3O to 800 p. m. for white
women.
"Expectant mothers wishing
to take advantage of these free
complete examinations, see
their family physician and get
a note to the clinician.
"These clinics are conducted
for those who cannot afford to
pay for these necessary exami-
nations"
''Q N 'HNVY NOLNI1O
County Health Officer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-09-23
LIONS CLUB MEETS

The regular dinner meeting
of the Lions Club was held on
Thursday evening at the Vii
lage Restaurant.
The committee reported ar
engagements were being made
for the institution of regular
weekly garbage collections in
the town; also that the matter
OF reopening the moving pic
ture business in the public Hall
here was under consideration.
The guest speaker of the
evening was Mr.. Howard T.
Ruhl, Supt. of Schools of
Cecil county, who gave a very
interesting talk on the gradual
trend from individual to cor
porate ownership of business
and the difficulties the changed
conditions brought about in
the way of taxation.
Mr.. Ruhl's talk was listened
to with marked attention and
he was given a rising vote of
thanks by the Lions at it's con-
cluSiOn.