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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-10-16

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DOsT OFFICE DEPARTMENT
announces the new 5o-cent
orange airnail stamp will be
placed on frst-dsy sale Oct -
at ST. Louis, Mo.
India has overprinted four val
ues OF the 1887 King George VI
issue for Official use in Jhind. The
stamps are overprinted "Jhind
State Service" Values so treated
are: rupee, Or, 5r and Tor.
In conmernorstion of A. Franz
cisco Morszan, liberal leader IN ls
fight for united government, HON
durss has issued i-centsVe
stamp in brown.
Salvador has issued q stamp set
10 publicize its coffee industry.
Designed for sirnail use, the VAL
ues are: l5-ceniavos, yellow
brown; zoe green: 25c violet; 3oc
brown; and i-colon black. I'm
print is "El Cafe de el Salvador
Is el nejor del Mundo." THE
coffee Of Salvador is the best In
the worldly
Eight airnails, all in the 1885,
50 design, have been released by
Madagascar. They picture q plane
superimposed on map Of the
colony. Values-90-eentimes, light
green and red; I.so-francs, blue
and red: Sc Light brown and or
snge; 2-so-fr olue-green and red;
5.so-fr gray and vernilion; SIR
violet and red; eeo-fr purple and
red; Str orange. yellow and cria-
son.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-10-16
THE NUMBER Is
IN THOUSANDS

At the end Of 1888, the civil
service attempted q tabulation
of those who had been classified
as information specialists, and
came up with an approximation
that there were about $500 In
such work all over the country.
Six hundred of them had quail
fled for the higher ratings such
as chief of an information sec
ton or assistant chief, with
salaries of from $500 TO s1o,-
600 a year. The other 1000 were
classified as clerical workers in
information sections. az per cent
of them making over $4,000 a
year.
Those figures, now nearly
three years old, don't begin TO
tell the story, but they pro-
vide the only official public
estimate to date on the size
of the huge information ma
chine set up within the frame
work of the federal govern /.
ment, grinding out answers to
questions that have been ask
ed and often TO questions that
haven't been asked.
At the request of a sub-com-
mittee of the house committee
on appropriations, the bureau OF
the budget has prepared a con-
fidential report on information
sections of the government, but
30 far that report has not been
given out, and II it is no more
complete than previous conf
dental reports of the kind have
been, II will not begin TO tell
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-10-16
CONFLICT WITH
LAW CITED

One thing that makes IT sx-
tremely difficult TO get any Of
fetal estimates on the size OF
this human machinery of infor-
nation spreading is that there
is a law against it. passed by
congress back in October. 1918.
An examination Of this law,
paragraph 81, title 8. U. s.
code, reveals this significant
sentence:
NO money appropriated by
any act shall be used for the
Evening star., 1941-09-22
HELP MEN.
(Contlnued.)

TWO YOUNG MEN as sales
men for off sale package
liquor store; references re-
ouired. Clarke's, Inc, 705
14th st. NV.
MATCHMAKER, excellent
position for experienced,
qualified man. Apply Swope
Jewelry Co., 1114 F st. NV.
RADIO SERVICEMEN.
Five men needed at once.
If you can qualify we have
the best proposition in the
city. Regardless of what your
present deal is it will pay you
to investigate this offer. All
applications strictly conf
dental. High salary and we
pay you up to $50 a month
extra if you have a car. Com
mission on all paid jobs
brought in. We give you
nights off every week and
your position is absolutely
permanent as long as your
work is satisfactory. Apply
In person to Mr.. Chaser, Star
Radio. 400 18th st. NV.
Evening star., 1941-09-22
BOATS.

FOR SALE. 1S-ft outboard cruiser. II
h.p., Evinrude, practically new: $425. Call
Wilcox. jr., Dupont 6363.
FOR SALE-Auxiliary ketch, 62'x16'x6k'.
comfortable living quarters for five. with
crew accommodations for three. Excep-
tional equipment, including fast launch
and dinghy, both on davits; 50-watt Hslli-
CRATER ship-to-shore phone. etc. Cruises
under power 10 m:p.h. Entire boat includ-
ing motor and sails in excellent condition.
If purchased previous to October l can
be delivered in Chesapeake Bay for winter
occupancy. Price, 100000. B. NJ Garek,
25S State St, Rochester. N. Y.
FOR RENT-ALL-sTEM BOAT TRAM.ERs
by day or week. Reasonable rates. For
reservations call WO 1922.
Evening star., 1941-09-22

PIANo-Fischer burl walnut Louis XIV
model spinet, only very slightly used; spe;
that sells new today for easy terms.
Republic 6212. kits. Il q st. (middle
of the block. OPEN EVENINGS.
Evening star., 1941-09-22
HELP MEN g WOMEN

ADDITIONS being held Monday. from
pm. at Maison Louis, l7l6 EYE 81; NV
Speciality dancers. novelty acts, musicians
COOK and assistant and all other help;
very best for new lst-class cafeteria:
must be intelligent and sober to the right
ones We have a splendid proposition. Write
full details P. o. Box LOS. COLLEGE Park. Nd.
Evening star., 1941-09-22

PAINTING, papering, plastering at special
low prices this week; all work guaranteed.
CaiJ TovJor 1880
Evening star., 1941-09-22
RE-UPHOI, STEERING

Two-piece living suite upholstered for
S45. covering and new inside material in
cluded: made like new in finest tapestry
and friezette: workmanship guaranteed.
LA FRANCE UPHOLSTERY CO,
Evening star., 1941-09-22
BABY CHICKS.
DOGS, PETS. ETC.

BARRED ROCKS. R. I Reds, White Leg
horns. Conkeys Y-O feeds. James Feed
Store. 619 K st NV. Metropolitan O0s9
Evening star., 1941-09-22

STEEL LOCKERS (1,0OO),
12x12x36 inches, practically
new, So ea., fob. Former
Washington Airport, Arl., Va.
National Airport Corp, Dis
trict 69O1.
Evening star., 1941-09-22

PlTAL CASES.
DACHSHUND PUPPIES. thoroughbreds: 10
wks. old registered litter. A. K. c.. Call
WA. 1877.
HOLLYWOOD KENNELSIBOARDING
Cocker Spaniel puppies stud dogs. WASH
BALTIC. blvd WA. 1924, Berwyn 13a.
Evening star., 1941-09-22

BUILDING MATERIAL = our Southwest
yard has been closed and combined with
our Northeast yard, increasing both our
service and your selection. Largest stock
in Washington.
Foundation to Roof at Rock-Bottom
Prices has been our slogan for 80 years.
HECHINGER CO. 4-BIG STORES"
Evening star., 1941-09-22

COLLIE, female. white; pedigreed; very
reasonable. Chestnut 1884.
YOUR DOG BATHED. removing all fleas.
called for and returned. in D c. or Beth.
area, all for 81 Pet Animal Hospital
WO. 0224 Bethesda Branch, WI 3045.
FREE AMBULANCE SERVICE FOR HOS
PITAI, CASES
Evening star., 1941-09-22

PAPERING done at once. S5 rm up.
including sunfast washable paper 90 my
nUp work: guaranteed, GE OO24.
Evening star., 1941-09-22
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.


SERVE BREAKFAST and lunches to Gov
ernment employees. make money Corner
house for rent, adjacent to Government
bldgs.: living quarters above. Call Mon
day, Michigan $500
RESTAURANT and delicatessen; good To-
cation; averaging over $1,000 month;
good opportunity; reasonable terms. Box
329-V. Star. %.
DINER, new stresmliner, the only one in
Penn; CHEAP rent; long lease: good bust
ness; selling on account of Ill health.
Lincoln 3317-R 23,
DOWNTOWN ROOMING HOUSE,
1920 Vermont ave.-13 rms. kit. baths.
laws, laundry, storage rm.; oil heat; =
story brick. 2car gar. completely iurn;;
equipped fully rented $4,000; $1,000 will
handle; Sat. lease. Owner. II. j. HARTH.
900 st NV. National 2066.
PROPOSALS.
PROPOSALS will be received by Potts 81
Callahan. Arlington. Va. until 10 am.
September %, lg4l. for furnishing the
following equipment on a monthly rental
basis for use at the site OF the War Depart
ment Building. Arlington, Va;
10 to 50-3i2 to ton dump trucks. -.
10 bulldozers approx. 14-ton, caterpillar
D. or eoual.
3 motor patrols.
/ to fla c. Y. gas or Diesel shoyels.
Detail information will be furnished upon
request at the above address. Potts q
Callahan reserve the right to reject any or
all bids
Evening star., 1941-09-22

PAINTTNG--PAPER HANGING.
Reasonable prices; work guaranteed. MI.
Evening star., 1941-09-22

BUILDING MATERIAL-A large stock of
new and used building materials at rock
bottom prices All our lumber Is recon-
ditioned and free Of nails. Come to our
yard for easy selection.
ACE WRECKING co. ANN
Evening star., 1941-09-22

PAPERING AND PAINTING, work guar
anteed: rock-bottom price: 30 years IN
Evening star., 1941-09-22
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED.


CLOTHING-Better prices paid for mems
used use clothins; Harry's. LIP lips 9TH st. NV.
CLoTHING-Hishest prices paid for mems
used clothing Berman's, 1922 7th st. NV.
ME. 1857. Open eve. Will call.
FURNITURE WANTED AT ONCE-We buy
all kinds: also elec refgs., stoves. tools.
etc; day or night. FIR. 2S07.
FURNITURE. bric-a-brac.. china, glass.
ware. rugs silverware, paintings; hiRhest
cash prices paid. Call Murray, Taylor 1889.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES furnishings of all
kinds; maximum cash prices; bric-a-brac,
china. Call any time, RE. 1904, NE. 53l1.
28s
FURNITURE-want to buy some used, also
piano, electric refrigerator. Call evenings
after z. Republic 1872. 20.
MIMEOGRAPH, Multieraph date model,
also equipment for them. Boston stitcher;
mSss poNer, 5aks puneh a. men motors. ,oe CUTTER
(ManuD. 23-inch or better; good con-
dition, low prices: Box 395-A. Star.
PlANoe. granes OF upfights; win pay cash
baf1ain. NO. e302.
Evening star., 1941-09-22

BRICK. LUNfBER-wrecking brick. lumber.
hea ting plants, radiation. plumbing, doors.
sash, pipe. All materials from 200 bldss..
IS NJ st, s.w., and so bldgs. Frederick, Md.
moved to cur yard Hundreds Of bargains.
Arrow Wrecking Co, HOO South Capitol
st Franklin 1903.
Evening star., 1941-09-22

CLARINETS-Used metal student model
$3.50 used wood Chabot, $3.50: easy
terms. Republic 1919. Kits, 1880 Q
st. tmiddle of the block. OPEN EVENINGS.
Evening star., 1941-09-22
nhDED uANCTNGt941 washable
hl Ell 11l11NO1AN0 sunfast paper

PAPERING- floors sanded, Cen
eral repairs, foundation to roof white
fTate) Free est RE- 1894, "a
Evening star., 1941-09-22

FURNACES CLEANED. oil or coal scales
removed, more heat. less fuel Repairing,
25 years exp. Star Heating Co.. WO. 5l54.
Evening star., 1941-09-22

PIANO-Used Steinway grand, in prac-
tically new condition for sale at 45Ts less
than the new price; terms. Ma. 32Z3.
Jordans, corner 18th and G sts
PIANO-Used studio upright in very good
condition, S145, on easy terms. Republic
6212. Kits, 1880 G st. (middle OF the
block OPEN EVENINGS.
Evening star., 1941-09-22

CLOTHING-Better prices paid for mems
used clothing. Harry's. 1888 9TH st. NV.
DI 6T6o OpeD eve Will call
Evening star., 1941-09-22

PIANOS-See us If you want a bargain in
a new or used piano of good make. We
from SIS5 up. used uprights at So SIS.
$50 and up: used baby grands. S115 up;
also pianos for rent from So monthly up;
cash or terms. Phone Republic 1890. The
piano Shon 1n1S 9TH 81 NV
Evening star., 1941-09-22

PAPER HANGNG-Rooms S5 UP. Work
guaranteed. j. Jones, $40 23rd st. NV.
Evening star., 1941-09-22

| PAPER HANGING this week. only, $3.50
| per room: 1941 washable. sunfast papers;
| work guaranteed Michigan 631b.
Evening star., 1941-09-22

UPHOLSTERING, pabalsaFe pairins hd be
refinishine. E. s. Weaver. formerly 1434
Newton ST. NV, now 3343 Prospect ave.
NV AID lq4T
Evening star., 1941-09-22

uoMs IMPROVEMENT COMPANIES.
UuDER-ENGINEER, available for any
building of any kind: guaranteed compie-
fion: many years exper. ME. 9435.
FOR COMPLETE bathroom and heating in
stsliations call r. J. Fitzmaurice Du-
pont 1881.
BIRD & SON roofs, asbestos siding; month
" payments; no advance in price:
NATIONAL ROOFING & SIDING CO.,
Rond Blde MA 1884 23'
Evening star., 1941-09-22
MlscEIIANEous FOR SALE.

PIANOS FOR RENT-Low monthly rates.
Choose from new and used spinets. Rrands,
consoles and uprights OF many fne makes.
Republic 6ol2. kits, 1880 @ st. middle
of the hlnckl OPEN EVENINGS.
Evening star., 1941-09-22
SUBURBAN ROOM AND BOARD.

guest house, ! double room left; running
water. excellent meals: spacious grounds:
! block transp- Gentiles GIL 22SS
Evening star., 1941-09-22
ROOMS WITH BOARD.

unlim. phone; cow new Navy Bldg and
Govt. depts. Reasonable. Temple 96sI.
Evening star., 1941-09-22
ET OOPC SANDED AND FINISHED.
AO|AtO WORK GUARANTEED.
@ VIZ uANYTNC DE 2S.C

FLOORS-Old floors sanded and finished,
new floors installed; price reasonable.
Evening star., 1941-09-22

17OS QUE ST, N-W.-Double and single
room for gentlemen: Italian cooking.
LOVELY GUEST HOME-Double rm.. 2nd
n. next bath, shower: home privil.: food
variety I43S Kennedy st NV
Evening star., 1941-09-22
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

DRY CLEANING and laundry stores, well
established; can be bought separately or as
q group; worthwhile investigating; no
brokers or agents, principals only. Box
Ilr.A Star
Evening star., 1941-09-22

YOUNG MAN would Ike congenisl young
man as roommate, twin beds. new home;
excellent meals car transportation fur
niShed GE SQ22
Evening star., 1941-09-22

DADEDTNC Rooms, So up. Also
M Gn1N1 painting Prompt serv-
ice White mech. Meek. DU. 1929. 22s
PLUMBING AND HEATING. jobbing and
remodeling a speciality. 24-hour service.
Il z Williams North RoA&
Evening star., 1941-09-22
SITUATIONS WoMEk.
fHNp f3r,raI
SITUATIONS DOMESTIC.

TYPIST will do part-time work for lawye
etc: reasonable. Box 320-V. Star. 22'
Evening star., 1941-09-22

PIANO-We have a practically new srinet
built by the makers of the famous Musette
that we are closing out at only S195: a
very unusual value when you consider this
piano sells new today for about S315; easy
terms. Republic 6212. Kits. 1880 G st.
OPEN EVENINGS.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-08
Almost Twins
Brothers WiUes Mothers
Within 80 Minutes

Babies born to the wives of Paul
and Philip Pisano. brothers, in
Grace Hospital within 80 minutes
of each other today we're reported
as doing fine. -
Paul's wife, Lottie, gave birth to
Z pound 10 ounce boy at ZIP
p m. yesterday and at 7;45 p. m.
Philips wife presented her hus-
band with a 6 pound 4 ounce girl.
Both women are in the same
ward and it was the first baby for
each.
Paul Pisano lives al 1919 Dodge
avenue and his brother at 2723
Ellery avenue.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-08

tVty mules, more than hdV
the distance through an un-
broken 1Oilde,ness, accom-
panied By only sesen per-
sons, he made his way to
the Ohio.
Across riUers and mo-
rdSSeS, Orer mountains,
through fearful gorges and
amid tribes Of Indians, the
fearless stripping pursued
his WOy, and at length.
after forty-oHe days of toll.
reached, IN the middle of
December, the end Of has
journey.
HdUiHg concluded has
mission, he set out IN the
dead of Winter to retrace
has dreary route.
"The horses, after a
qOhle, gdUe ont, and the
driuers 1cerc left to take
care of them, aohile Wash
ingtOn and a comrdde
named GiSt rushed on alone
through the aoilderness.
"COmiRg to the Allegheny
Riper, they found it only
partly frozen oCer. and
here the tico friends Ian
doWB on the cold ShOir. with
uothiag bHt their blankets
Orcr them and thus
We0y and huHgry passed
the dre0ry night.
THE merit morning they
set to wOrk Nth a single
hatchet to build a raft. on
1chich they might cross the
rirer.
"They worked all dag
long on the trail thing, and
Just after Supdoun sue
cceded IN launching it on
the turbulent stream.
"WAeH Heatty-hdtf fray
across, huge fragments Of
floating ice came driring
do'cn the current, and jam
ming against the crazy fab
rio of logs. bore it doUn-
1cdrd and OHlcdrd, threaten
ing at euery moment to
carry it straight to the bot
tom.
unable to keep the raft.
the tWO ddrenturerS SiOdm
and W0ded to an island near
achjch they Were passing.
Here amid forest and
SHOw, net to the skin, lCith-
ont q dry garment to ,crop
themSlreS IN. or q blanket
to coUer them. or a spark Of
fire TO rdrm their be-
Humbed hmbs-With their,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-08
Hudson Workers OK.
Mass Plane Output

Employees of the Hudson Motor
Car Company believe the CIO
plan for mass production of air.
planes is practical, President
Roosevelt was informed in a tele-
gram sent by Claude Bland. presi-
dent of the Hudson local JAW
.CIO. In his telegram Bland said
the Hudson company now was
making only 80 motors an hour,
which is only 40 per cent of its
highest production rate and that
60 per cent of the men are laid off
and so per cent of the machinery
idle.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-08

was Washington in the lead Of his
Virginians.
The French reached for their
arms.
Washington Immediately gave
the word TO fire.
The French replied, and for q
quarter OF an hour there was
sharp musketry duel.
Finally. when a third of the
French had been killed, the rest
surrendered.
An Indian version of the affair
stated that "ten were killed and
twenty-one were taken alive,
whom we delivered TO Colonel
Washington, telling him that We
had bloodied the edge OF his
Ratchet a little"
Later In the campaign. WASH
ington, overcome by forces four
times the strength OF his own, was
compelled to surrender near Fort
Duquesne.
So this little initial battle which
he skillfully won, and for which
he was complimented by a vote OF
thanks from the Legislature OF
Virginia, was not altogether "a
famous victory"
Still. IL was a most important
event In the history OF the world.
as II began the wars between the
French and the English which en-
dured for half century.
Indeed. as Thackeray writes:
1T wGs strange that in n
SaragC forest Of PennSyl-
rama, young Virginidp
officer should fire a shot.
and Wdken up a Udr that
1cds to last for sirty teors,
tChich 1Cds to coUer his olCn
country and pass into
Europe. to cost France her
American colonies, To SerGr
ours from us. and create the
great WeSterH rcpNblic; TO
rage Orer the old icorld
tChon e,rtinguished IN the !,
nem; and, of all the mgr .
lads engaged IN the raSt
contest, to ieare the prize
Of the greatest tame NTH
him who struck the first
blOW."
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-08
IN THE NEWS

clothes frozen stiff upon
their backs, they passed the
long. cold, i0intry night.
Young GiSt had his feet
and hands frozen. lchile
Washington. with his
greater pOWer Of endur-
dnce, escaped.
"They at length, after an
absence of eleven Weeks,
drriUed safely at home.
when in the imagine
ton / behold this youth in
his Indian days, his KNAPP
sack on his back and his
gun IN has hand, stealing
through The SROiC-covered
forest at midnight, or
plunging about in the a0in-
try stream IN the struggle
for life. or wrapped in his
blanket sleeping beside the
ice-filled riUer, hlled By its
Sulten rOdr,I seem to behold
one whom angels guard
through the desperate
training Uhich can alone fit
him for the stern trials that
are before him"
Doubtless, indeed, all this bitter
experience was but the prepare
ton OF Heaven for the crucial days
OF Valley Forge when the liberties
Of the world hung upon the
strength and firmness ~ Wash
ington's courage and endurance.
THE answer of the French Ia
i the demands which Washing.
ton conveyed was unsatisfactory
so a second expedition to take
punitive measures against the
French was formed under Colonel
Fry with Washington. as lieuten-
ant colonel. second In command
The early death OF Colonel Fry
put Washington In complete COM
mand.
This expedition was wholly in
adequate in numbers, and the diff
ficulty Of widening the road
through the forests was so great
that the. troops advanced only
from two to four miles a day.
After nearly two months of this
painful progress Washington's
forces came in contact with the
French.
Washington had made alliance
with a tribe OF Indians, and a.
Washington's force approached the
rocky hollow where the French
were supposed to be the yirginians
and the Indians separated.
The French were taken by sur
prise.
The first hostile figure they saw
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-08
Philip Neudeek Slated
For State Liquor Post

LANSING. Jan. S.-Philip ].
Neudeck. Detroit attorney, today
was apparently slated for appoint
ment as secretary of the state
liquor control commission, to sue
coed Fred Ehrmann. who was re-
Gently indicted by a special federal
grand jury at Detroit investigating
political graft in Michigan.
Neudeck will receive a salary of
5000 annually.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-08
Leaders Predict
Quick Action
Wdr-Aid Bill
BY GEORGE DURNO
n New, service star Correspondent


WASHINGTON. Jan. S.-Legis-
lative leaders predicted today that
a bill enabling the dispatch Of
planes. ships. tanks and guns n
large quantities TO Great Britain.
Greece and China would be ready
for consideration 10y Congress
within IS hours.
Speaker Rayburn scheduled con-
feTenCCS With several administra-
ton officials in the interests of
unity and speed, notablv Edward
II. Foley Jr., general cousel OF the
treasury department, understood
to be directing draft of the about
aid measure which President Roos-
evelt hopes will bring about de-
feat of Germany, Italy and Japan.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-08

Miss Gertrude
NJ eS serve. lS,
Winchester So
cialite avIairiN.
safely Ian d c d
her airplane at
East B oston
airport after 1t
had been strip
ped Of half its
landing Sc ar
when II hit an
ohst ii o n
near the ground.
Miss MeSerXe-
is a flying in
struc tor. In
making the bril-
lianf landing
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-08

B lac X W a s
stricken W [ h
an attack of in
fluenza. Justice
B c k W a S
taken TO George
w a S h ! n & ton
University He's
pital on advice
Of tie n d ing
physicians. The
attack was de-
scribed as mild.
and he was re-
ported today TO
be resting cas-
lily.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-08
STREAMLINED BOARD

The President turned over dircc-
ton of national defense TO a
Streamlined four man boa = d
headed by Director General
William s. Knudsen. former Cen
eral Motors president, and As
Sociate Director-General' Sidney
Hillman. Go vice president.
BY executive order Mr.. Roose-
welt vested broadcast possible pow
ers 10 formulate and execute
defense policy in the new office
of production management" other
two principal members of which
are Secretary Of War Henry L.
Stimson and Secretary OF the
Navy Frank Knox.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-08
Continued from Page one)

competitor, but George Was
commander IN chief Of the
school. -
Furthermore. at this time there
was plenty of reason for real sol
diering for a strong and bold
young man.
The English and the French
were fighting for the possession of
North America just as the Eng
Iish and the Axis powers today
are fighting for the possession of
Africa.
War talk was TO he heard at
Mount Vernon and at the Fair
faN's,--in fact everywhere.
War was in the very air.
So Washington decided to give
up surveying and embark upon a
military career.
A couple of years passed in
study and preparation, and then
when he was only nineteen he
was made adjutant general with
the rank OF major in one of the
four military districts into which
Virginia was divided.
A BOUT this time Lawrence was
n stricken with tuberculosis
and died.
Lawrencc'S daughter and heir
died some months later, and
George. at twenty-One. became the
master of Mount Vernon.
George had reached, even at
this youthful age, an. important
position In Virginia.
His military qualifications were
being recognized.
Then circumstances developed
which launched him on his great
career.
The various English colonial
governors were instructed by
Great Britain to notify the French
that their occupation of the west
ern lands of the English would not
be allowed.
Governor Dinwiddie OF Virginia
selected young George Washington
for this perilous task and de-
scribed him in letter to another
governor as "a person of distinc-
ton"
That young George certainly
was, or at least was destined soon
to be.
THIS beginning OF Washington's
i great military career was an
excursion of the utmost difficulty
and danger.
j. T. Headley admirably relates
its happenings and Its Significance.
He says:
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