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circle, the general complained OF
slight indisposition, and, after a
single cup of tea, repaired to his
library, where he remained writing
until between II and II o'clock. Mrs.
Washington retired about the usual
family hour, but becoming alarmed at
not hearing the accustomed sound Of
the library door, as it closed for the
night, and gave signal for rest in the
well regulated mansion, she arose
again, and continued sitting up, in
much anxiety and suspense. At
length the well known step was heard
on the stair, and upon the general's s
entering his chamber. the lady kindly
chided him for remaining up 50 late,
knowing himself to be unwell; to
which Washington made this men,
orably reply: I came so soon as my
business was accomplished. You well
know, that, through long life, 1t has
been my UNMARRIED rule, never to put
of till the morrow the duties which
should be performed today
Having first covered up the fire
with care, the man of mighty labors
at last sought repose; but 1t came not
as it had long been wont to do, to
comfort and restore, after the many
and earnest occupations Of the we'll
spent day. The night was passed In
feverish restlessneSs and pain. Tired
natures sweet restorer, balmy sleep,
was destined no more to visit his
couch; yet the manly sufferer uttered
no complaint, would permit no one to
be disturbed in their rest on his ac-
count, and it was only at daybreak
he would consent that the overseer
might be called in, and bleeding re-
sorted to. A vein was opened, but
without affording relief. Couriers
were despatched to summon DR.. Craik,
the family, and Drs. Dick and Brown,
as consulting physicians, all OF whom
came with speed. -"
Might approached. - To DR..
Craik. his earliest companion in arms,
longest tried, and bosom friend, he
observed: I am dying. sir-but am
not afraid to die To Mrs. Washing
ton. he said: Go to my escritoir, and
in the private drawer you will find
two papers-bring them to me- They
were brought. He continued: These
are my wills-preserve this one, anc
burn the other which was imme-
diately done. Calling to Col. Lear
he directed: Let my corpse be KEEP
for the usual period of three days
THE patient bore his acute suffer.
ings with manly fortitude, and per
feet resignation to the Divine will
while, as the night advanced, it be-
came evident that he was sinking
and he seemed fully aware that hi
hour was nigh He inquired the time
and it was answered, few moment
to -. He spake no more-the hant
Of death was upon him, and he wa.
conscious that his hour was come
With surprising self-possession, h
prepared to die. Composing his form
at length, and folding his hands upol
his bosom-without sigh-without {
groan-the Father OF his Country ex
pired, gently as though an infant died
Nor pang or struggle told when tn
noble spirit took its noiseless Hight
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in the Spring with shad, herring,
bass, carp, sturgeon. etc, in great
abundance. The borders OF the estate
are washed by more than 10 miles OF
tidewater; several valuable fisheries
appertain to it; the whole shore. in
fact, Is one entire fishery"
As to the mansion at Mount Vernon,
Just how much of it dates back to
1743, the writer cannot say. though
it undoubtedly did undergo some mod
ification. and received some additions,
I'D to the time of the Revolutionary
War, and probably some even after
this time. George Washington Parke
Custis, Washingtons adopted son, and
Mrs. Washington's own grandson, and
who was reared at Mount Vernon, tells
US:
When Col. Washington first resided
at Mount Vernon, both the mansion
house and estate were inconsiderable.
All the embellishments Of the house
and grounds are owing to his crea-
tive hand.
With a handsome fortune Of his
own, increased by q very large one
brought to his wife, Washington at
once enlarged the mansion, erected
new and more numerous outhouses,
and improved and beautif1ed the
grounds" And 1t is also said ne
erected the piazza and arcade.
Its construction Is touched upon
by a visitor to the country, who vls-
ited Mount Vernon at the same time
Gen. Lafayette made his visit there,
when he came to the States in 1924
and remained for some time. This
author says:
constructed of a framework, whose
interstices, am informed, are filled
with bricks. The exterior covering
is of planks, concealed In such a
manner as to give it, at little dis
tance, the appearance Of being made
of heWn stone. The interior finish
Is like that of any other better sort
Of mansion"
EIRE has been the cause Of much
destruction Of property at this his
toric estate in the early days. The
first of which the writer has a record
occurred in 1904, and there seems to
have been a more disastrous one in
1885.
Perhaps the fact that Washington
had no issue of his own accounts for
his fondness for children and the So
ciety of young people, and one Of the
most enjoyable and pleasing events
at the old mansion took place on the
last birthday of the first President,
when his adopted daughter and his
wife's granddaughter. Eleanor Parke
| Gusts, was married to Washington's s
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is POPULAR

in the best ski circles. It's mittens.
Mittens, with Innings. The leather
mitten. With several Innings for
changing when one becomes wet or
cold, is the thing.
SKIING Is more than fad and
fancy in many parts of the world.
II it were not for the ski, many in
habitants Of little mountain towns
would be isolated through the long
cold Winters. They are used in these
mountainous regions in Europe as
freely as snowshoes were used by the
Indians. In the Italian Alps, during
the World War. artillery outposts were
manned by soldiers on skis. Skiing
has always been a part OF Scandina-
Wan life. and more than 300 Swedish
and Norwegian skiers were at one time
employed as mail runners by Chile
and the Argentine, taking mail across
the Andes in relays.
Today, in our own country. SKIS
are used in isolated communities as
a means of getting about, and while
IDelT IIldN llOL NC CAAN @cSS "N@N
in parkas and poles, they are certainly
there" when it comes to taking the
ski trails, the jumps, and the slopes
in their stride.
Skiing not only takes one out OF
doors when no other Winter sport
would. but it exercises every muscle
in the body. Unlike walking, which
- Nf Tho lOtIr6r linn he
into play, skiing calls upon the waist
and shoulder muscles, the arms ana
all muscles of the upper portion OF
the body, as we'll as the leg muscles.
If YOU doubt it, wait until you've her
mg-boned up your first hill! Your
real skier, by the way. takes the up
hills as well as the down. The skis
should be on the feet all the time one
is out of doors, for the real thrill OF
'the sport, for climbing up again, Is
as much a part of manipulation OF
the skis as gliding down. When It
comes to spills. if you'd like good
tip. remember this-Sit down as fast
as YOU can, when you're on the way
down, anyway. If you get what I
mean. you'll plump yourself In the
nice soft snow, in sitting posture,
as rapidly as possible, once you feel
yourself falling, and let the legs fall
where they may. In this way many
potential accidents have been avoided.
Besides, you feel less like an octopus
than you do when you have to un.
tangle les and skis that seem mys-
teriously to have multiplied hun
dredfold on the way down. AS o
matter of fact, there ar few acci-
dents on skis. It's only when the
amateur insists on pickin. out the
biggest hill and taking off on his first
lesson that things happen.
Stick to the level trails until you
can manage your skis. When they
feel like part of your feet and obey
you as such. then try the slopes. And
begin on the small slopes at first.
You have to get over that appallingly
'leggy" feeling before you try the big
hills, or the world will come right up
and smack you in the face every time.
Long before he knows what corn
snow" or weighted ski" means, many
an amateur has decided he'll show up
Richard Durrance or Sig Buchmayr.
only to come to in room 203. You
have to be an outstanding skier before
you can be an outstanding one. So
get out your beeswax, pray for per-
feet powder, and let's go. Ski He'll
Evening star., 1937-01-24
Mosquito War Extensive.
MORE than a million persons have

MORE than a million persons have
A'A been protected from malaria
through the operation Of the Govern
ment's extensive program OF eliminat-
ing marsh and other mosquito-breed-
ing sections in the South. Approxi-
mately 100000 square feet Of water
surface has been drained or treated
to eliminate the insects.
The work has been carried on in 306
counties in the South. with more than
10000 persons employed in the un-
dertaking. =
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favorite nephew, Maj. Lawrence Lewis,
the son Of his only sister and Col.
Fielding Lewis. In Washington's
time, they did not leave things until
the last minute, and so, month be-
fore the wedding, he records that
he had been to Alexandria to author
ize the issuing Of the license, as he
was Nellie Custis' guardian. His mar
riage gift to the bride was harpsi-
chord, ordered from London at a
cost Of $1,000. This instrument Is
now on exhibition In the music room
at Mount Vernon. Shortly before
Washington's death, this union was
blessed with an issue, and the event
is known to have given him much
Joy.
Eleanor. or Nellie, as she is 80 fire.
quently referred to, was born at
Abingdon. just a short way out Of
Washington, in territory, just a little
over a decade later, made a part of
the District Of Columbia and later ret
roceded to Virginia.
CTRANGE as it may seem, the birth
place of Nellie Gusts remained
standing until March 5, 1890. when
it was destroyed by brush fire. 1t
was here that John Parke Gusts took
his bride, the former Eleanor Calvert,
and here much of their seven years
of married life was spent. True, at
the time 1t was destroyed 1t was fast
going to ruin, because no one with
money and sentiment enough would
have it put in order, and little regret
was expressed when 1t was consumed
by the flames. At the time the house
was destroyed, The Star gave pic
ture of the old residence and a news
item which told OF the fire, together
with a reference to its history, in part
as follows:
Long since a ghostlike ruin amid
its briar-strangled gardens, the ro-
mantle old mansion house at Abing-
don, Just across the Potomac from
Congress Heights. was destroyed by q
brush fire yesterday afternoon.
"The wind-fanned flames only COM
pleted the work of years and neglect.
and brought to conclusion in keep
ing with its tragic history, the days
Of the old house on the river. rich
with associations Of George Wash
ington.
For the past three years the house
has been entirely deserted, ON a tract
Of land owned by the Richmond, Fred
ericksburg g. Potomac Railroad. There
have been various movements on the
part of patriotic societies to stop the
progress of ruin, but nothing actually
has been done.
WHEN Washington married Mar
tina Gusts, in 1859. she had two
children, a daughter Martha and sor
John. He became deeply attached to
these children and was almost heart
broken when the girl died, in 1878.
The hopes of both Washington and
his wife were then centered on John
But the youths ideas were not always
| those of his elders, and he had q will
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while so tranquil appeared the manly
features in the repose of death, that
some moments had passed ere those
around could believe that the
Patriarch was no more"
GEORGE WASHINGTON was al
- ways planning Improvements for
Mount Vernon, and during his lifetime
he planted many trees near the man
sion, including ash, gum, poplar, pine,
elm, aspen. mulberry, maple, English
chestnut, Spanish chestnut, horse
chestnut, lime and others.
Evening star., 1937-01-24
REVERED BY WHOLE NATION
Home of Washington Retains Memories Of Life Of Greatest Leader
in Founding of Republic-Preserved by Association
Which Maintains Its Beauty.

SOMEHOW. when our minds return
- to those good old days of yore,
we cannot help but think Of the songs
we used to sing when we were on our
way home, after having been away all
day, and when we were all huddled in
groups on one Of the decks, and some
cheer leader would start to sing, "I
saw the ship 90 round the bend, good
by, my lover, good-by," and soon every
body on the ship would be singing
some familiar strain, such as, My
Old Kentucky Home" ""Old Black Joe, I"
"Old Folks at Home" White wings
they never grow weary, they carry
me cheerily over the sea"-as the
words to White Wings" ran, at that
period a new and popular piece.
IN the Cleaning" still popular,
was one of the favorites, as was
"Juanita." II Wander Today Ger the
Hills, Maggie" was never omitted, and
usually there were America" Battle
Hymn of the Republic" The Star
Spangled Banner" Empty Is the
Cradle, Baby's Gone" new piece at
that time; "Larboard Watch" Little
Church in the Wildwood" and. as the
boat was nearing the dock, you could
almost always depend on Home,
Sweet Home" or, perhaps:
Home again, home again
From a foreign shore,
But, oh, 1t fills my soul with Joy
To meet my friends once more:
For here dropped the parting tear
To cross the oceans foam,
But now I'm once again with those
Who kindly greet me home"
But to return to Mount Vernon.
Here is an atmosphere Of Gen. Wash
ington and his times that cannot be
found elsewhere, for here he spent a
peaceful and uninterrupted happy life
from the time he took up his resi-
dence, after his marriage, until the
Colonies were called to arms at the be-
ginning of the Revolutionary War, af-
ter which he was absent for much OF
the time until he ceased to be Presi-
dent, when he returned to private
life, only to live until 1899, when he
died on December IA.
THAT George Washington was very
much in love with his estate is
well known, and it Is therefore not
surprising that we find him writing a
letter. on December II, 1893, to a
friend in London. in which he said:
mo estate in United America is more
pleasantly situated. In a high and
healthy country; in latitude between
the extremes of heat and cold; on one
of the finest rivers in the world-a
river we'll stocked with various kinds
of fish at all seasons of the year, and
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-08-12
|N INTEREST TO
| THE HOUSEWIFE

Clear Blucing. To prevent
blueing from streaking clothes on
Washday, dissolve a tablespoon OF
soda in the blue" water.
Removing TARTAR is easily
removed from the hands and cloth
ing with lard, followed by warm
water and soap.
To Tighten Wood.-To make a
dark piece of furniture or mantel
lighter, try this method: First.
remove the old polish and stain by
scrubbing we'll with strong soda
and hot water. Leave to dry
thoroughly, then remove the last
traces of stain by carefully rub
bing with fine sandpaper. When
smooth and clean, use stain to
make wood a light oak shade.
A Refreshing Drink.
juice makes a good beverage of
pleasing tart favor. Clarity the
JUICE with water and add sugar to
taste. II may also be combined
with fruit juices.
WNu Service.
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Waiting men helped Jack out with
his silent passenger and bore him
to the buildings of Whoopee. Annie
reached her place as the slowly
moving men assembled the steps
Hammond saw that her usual garish
appearance was altered.
The enamel, the mascara, the
rouge. were gone, their departure
enhanced rather than detracted
from her appearance. No longer
was she Manufactured gambling
queen, only an old woman, some
how kindly. and shaken by the suf-
fering which had invaded her
rendezvous.
God, he's in a hell Of SHAPED"
she exclaimed, as she glanced to-
ward the injured man. BE damned
easy with him. boys"
They went on. Hammond walked
beside the stretcher bearers. At the
door, he glanced up, with an ex-
clamation of happiness. Jeanne
Towers stood before him. She came
quickly forward. her hands caught
his arms. There was a moment of
silence, almost communion. Then:
You'd better take him into the
big room"
Five minutes later, Jack stood at
the door of that big room. a queer
look on his irregular features. Ken
ming had been placed on a rough
cot. and a quietly efficient woman
of the Frontier Nursing association.
one of dozen flown in within the
last twenty-four hours, was direct
ing the efforts of the women as they
began the long task of cleansing
and oiling and bandaging
A door slammed. Hammond
turned. For an instant he looked
into the eyes of Kay Joyce.
There he is. the man said quiet
ly.
The girl went forward, her steps
slowing as she approached the cot.
Suddenly she went to her knees,
her hands outstretched, lowering
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-08-12

sleeves, or belt. Flower clusters.
gay in garden colors of wool or
silk floss, may adorn a blouse, or
both bodice and skirt of any de-
sired frock. In pattern $3.50 you
will find a transfer pattern of a
motif 9 by GA inches. one and
one reverse motif GA by Ga
inches; two and two reverse mo-
tits 3A by ga inches and two
strips of border 2 by Is inches;
color suggestions; illustrations OF
all stitches used.
Send Is cents in stamps or coins
(coins nrefered) for this pattern
to The Sewing Circle Household
Arts Dept, $50 w. Fourteenth ST.,
New York, N. Y.
Please write your name, address
and pattern number plainly.
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over him as though they longed to
touch him, yet feared it. For a
long time she remained silent, her
conferred gaze, her trembling, her
intensity. all for him. But sudden
ly she broke.
Her hands clasped tightly. Her
shoulders took on a tense, shudder-
ing stiffness. Her usually too-pretty
lips contorted until they became al
most ugly.
"You can't die, Bruce" she cried.
"You can'ti Good God-what on
earth will become of me If you die,
Bruce? Can't you understand? What
will become of mel"
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-08-12

Afternoon became night, night
slowly became gray morning, yet
Kay Joyce did not leave Bruce Ken
ning's death-bed. Those who passed
her saw in her features conflict
of emotions, terror was there, gall
ing sorrow. Selfishness flared its
way across her face, giving way to
commiseration. Anger stirred when
Jeanne Towers, returning from a
brief sleep, came back to duty. Gen.
tleness ran its course and hardness
followed; glittering eyes stared for
long moments. Numbing grief had
its place, and self-pity. Bruce Ken
ming, she knew, could not live. AT
last, she bent forward, all but whis-
pefing.
Bruce, Bruce dear. Can you
hear me7"
The hungry. horribly patient eyes
conferred upon her. She sat silent,
looking at him. This was his only
means of expression. The hands
were motionless. encased, as was
most of his body, in bandages yell
lowed by picric acid. His head was
a mass of stained white. Only the
eyes remained, expressive, implor-
ing, as il for the surcease of death.
Kay again leaned close.
Move your eyes il you want to
say yes Close them for no. Do
you understand?
The eyes moved quickly. Kay
Joyce bit her lips. She looked about
her. There was no one near to
overhear; the man on the next cot
was almost as badly burned as Ken
ming. For long time she was
silent. At last:
Those claims7 The ones OF Nc
Kenzie Joe that you got from Jack.
We're they in your cabin?"
The eyes said No
ibid you have them with your"
Again the eyes replied in the neg
alive.
"Then where are they?"
But the eyes could only stare.
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Embroidery Adds
That Smart Touch

Embroidered flowers that prom
Use to be the life" of your frock
are these that you'll want for i'm
mediate stitchery. They're funl
They're easy to do! They're en-
tirely in lazy-daisy and single
stitch; the pretty floral border is
q grand fnisher for neckline,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-16
Tara! Tara! Tara!

The Bunker Hill Mems League band will play concert Tuesday evening at 8:i6 on the lawn of the Bunker Hill Congregational church The lighting is being taken care Of by Robert Liddell. The church management requests that those at- tending avoid walking on the grass or otherwise damaging church pro- perty. Parents should caution their children about this. There is plen- ty of parking space and standing room.
 Conductor Daniel W. Hatfield has arranged the following program:
 saiutory-America- -Beyer.
 March Greeting to Bangor-Tiall.
 Overture-Barber of seville-Ros- sinni.
 Chimes of Normandy Laurendeau.
 Waltz-Southern Roses-strauss.
 Trombone specialty-Slidin Some -Chennette.
 Medlcy-Yankee Ahythm-Lake.
 March-Colonel Bogey-Aiford.
 Finale-star Gpanglcd Banner.
 If storining Tuesday night the concert will be postponed until the following Tuesday evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-16
GEORGE BENSON
 | FINED BY COURT
Charged With Violating
 State Healing Acts Law; | Arrested July 9

George 4, Benson of 4t Prospect street, charged with violating the state healing arts law, was fined s6 and costs in city court today by Judge John F. McGrath. Costs amounted to $4405.
 Benson was arrested July by state and local police following the issuance of a warrant for his ar- rest by Prosecutor Prank Healey He was charged with listing himself as & chiropractor and practicing chiropractic without having the necessary license.
 In court this morning Judge Me- Grath overruled a demurrer to the complaint filed by Benson's coun. sel, Attorney William Healey of Ans sonia. He stated that he was mak- ing the fine small on conditoin that Benson stop violating the law. Leslie Johnson, 20, of sos Bank street, charged with breach of the peace. was lined $5 and costs.
 Wilfred Thayer, 34, of 62 Canal street, charged with breach of the peace, was given suspended sen- tence.
 Edward Jenkins, 34. Of 133 North Elm street, charged with breach oi the peace, received a nolle.
 Peter Hughson, 38, of 9 Vermont street, charged with breach of the peace, was given . jail term of six months, sentence suspended for one year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-16
Got A Throne?

You may not be an eX-king. or even an cx.pyince. but fl yoI' hap- pen to have an old wooden throne with eight steps (not 100 steepJ the park department would be inc tereSted in using 1t, The request may seem c bit unusual but 1t seems that "Oid King Cole" is going to be in the Story Book Festival" at Hamilton park on Saturday and there's no doubt that he'd look 6 bit foolish with out Q throne. If you have one you might call the park depart ment ofiice, unless, Of course, you're still using iti
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-16
50 Years Married

Mir. and Mrs. Herbert Phillips. of 86 Greenleaf avenue, will cele- brate their golden wedding anni- versary tomorrow. They were married August l7, 1887.
 Mir. Phillips was for years prom inent in local politics. He was chairman of the board of asses sors for time, and served as chairman of the republican town committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-16

and Attorney Vincent ecully attend cd the annual outing Of the St. Francis Xavier Holy Name "46' club ct the Recreation Rod and Gun ciug grounds yesterday.
 Speakers included the above men- toned and several members Of the committee. MT. Fitzmaurice wa master of ceremonies.
 The outing commenced early in the morning and passed through the day. Games were played ct inc termittent periods between the serving Of refreshments and dinner Entertainment consisted Of accor- dion solos by Edward Bowling and individual and group singing.
 Arrangements for the affair were completed by Sergeant John Phelan as chairman, assisted by John P Fitzmaurice, ST.. Edward Hussey John Bowey, James Cusack, Bot McHugh, Edward ODonnell and Ray Coughian. A report or the out ing will be given ct Q meeting oi tne bociety, the second week lr September.
 "The Spirit of '7g"
 Tonight will be parents night fin the Washington park community house, and in special ohservance thereof, . selected group of perform CTS will present the semi-operatic play "The Spirit of '76." All parents have been invited and supervisors in charge of the pro- gram have smade arrangements for the serving Of refreshments. Direc- ton of the play has been under the direction of Mrs. Thomas Heaiey, WPA director.
 The cast is composed of more than 90 boys, and is exclusive to boys, The theme cf the presentation ia the activities of the Prussian sole dicrs under command Of the Eng