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$^1 7mrrTmr*r«?mTT~ TTmm '.&•">*• J ?rc «. ' 'W'f ^ 1 • ** • flppsgag* ists CZTZ> &Z&0&KZ4-- x-m-H ACH year finds tens of thou­ sands of American citizens mak­ ing patriotic pilgrimages to the home and tomb of George Wash •ngton at Mount Vernon on the Potomac river. Almost without exception these tourists "stop over" going or coming at the luaint old town of Alexandria, located about half way be­ tween the city of Washington and Mount Vernon. Many of the visitors declare Alexandria almost if not quite as interest­ ing as the far-famed country ieat of the Father of His Country. Old Alexan­ dria would be well worthy a visit merely as a One example of an old colonial town, rich in the architecture of the period, but added to this is the historical significance that it was Oeorge Washington's "home town." Hither he came to attend the balls and other social festivities that brought out all the landed gentry of the old dominion; here he attended church every Sunday when residing at Mount Vernon; and to this plaoe he repaired when business matters connected with his large estate required legal or other adjustment that could not readily be negotiated on the plantation. Al­ exandria was the meeting place of the Masonic lodge of which George Washington was so prom­ inent a member and here was located a volunteer lire company that boasted our first president as one of its members. In short, from every stand­ point, Alexandria meant more to George Washing­ ton than the nearest town or cross-roads co»- munity is apt to do to the present-day American farmer in this era of rural free delivery and rail­ roads and trolleys and automobiles. ! > In George Washington's time Alexandria--or Bell haven as It was at first known along about the middle of the eighteenth century--was one of the most prominent ports in the United States and eeemed to hold out every promise of extensive development In the future. George Washington himself took a hand In booming the port, which developed an extensive foreign trade. The docks were crowded with warehouses filled with corn, tobacco and other products, while in the harbor •were always to be found many of the largest class of cargo ships of that period loading and dis­ charging a variety of commodities. As the Amer­ ican terminus of a heavy overseas's trade Alex­ andria became well known In shipping circles in England, and it was thought for a time that the port on the Potomac would overshadow Balti­ more. Then came the various influences that combined to bring about the commercial eclipse f of the little city so dear to the heart of the na­ tion's liberator. One of the first of these was the establishment only a few miles away of the capi­ tal of the nation, which speedily overshadowed Alexandria in various ways. Then came the building of railroads, which diverted much traffic to other channels, and finally the Civil war helped to put a blight upon the community which had long been one of the strongholds of the Lees of Virginia. But even in this twentieth century neglected Alexandria gets "on the map" as least one day each year--namely, on the 22d of February, when with each recurring anniversary of Washington's birthday there is a big celebration in the little city that is filled with landmarks and objects Identified with the private life and public career of the leader of the Revolution. Often the presi­ dent of the United States goes to Alexandria by boat or trolley to participate in the exercises, and the governors of Virginia and Maryland are Invariably invited. On such occasions the town which is located in closer proximity to historic Mount Vernon than is any other community, ap­ pears almost too small to accommodate the crowds that Invade her public places. For, be it known, for all that there are handsome, well- paved business streets that afford a route of parade for the procession that is an invariable feature of this holiday, there are other highways and by ways in the staid, dignified, conservative old town that readily convince the visitor that they have undergone little if any alteration since the days of George Washington. Old Alexandria is "going on" three hundred years of age, for it wus founded as long ago as 1730, although, as previously explained, it was known for some score of years by another name, in 1848 the general assembly of the colony of Vir­ ginia formally designated it as Alexandria. The town retains to this day the names of its streets, chosen in the days of long ago from the titles of royalty and nobility. Thus we find as the most conspicuous thoroughfares King, Prince, Duke and Royal streets. Alexandria was the starting place of General Braddock's famous expedition against the French and Indians which, ill-fated though it was, served ; to bring George Washington, for the first time. I H -- • • - • conspicuously before his countrymen. Here, In the old Carlisle house, which remains to this day one of the chief "show places" of the historic old town, George Washington and other leading men of the colony had a lengthy conference with the British commander on the night before the expedition set out upon the campaign which was destined, to go down in history as "Braddock's defeat." The old Carlisle house, which Is assuredly one of the most interesting structures in the United States, fell sadly into decay some years ago, al­ though a move looking to Its complete restoration has latterly been made by a patriotic society. George Washington was a frequent guest at Carlisle house--the mansion of Major Carlisle, and when, after a social function in Alexandria he returned to Mount Vernon by boat it was al­ most Invariably from the Carlisle house that he set out, the terraced grounds of the mansion Bloplng down to the river, rendering It convenient for General Washington and his house guests to step Into the barge to be rowed to his manor house farther down on the Virginia shore of the Potomac. It was also General Washington's cus­ tom to sup at Carlisle house each 22d of February when he came to Alexandria to attend the "Birth Night Balls," which were instituted In his honor In Alexandria after he rose to fame as the hero* of the War for Independence. These balls were held at Claggett's tavern and constituted the su­ preme height of Alexandria's social glory. General Washington was most Intimately identi­ fied with the history of Alexandria from the year 1763, when he purchased considerable property in the town. He showed himself a good citizen by becoming a member of the Friendship Fire En­ gine company. This was a volunteer organization NAMING THE BOY. for any such thing as a fire-fighting department with paid employes was, of course, totally unknown In those days. Tradition recounts that not only was the Father of His Country a supporter of this old-time flre-flghtii»g organization, but that on the occasion of more than one fire he "ran with the machine" In the good old-fashioned way. Another organization which rivals the veteran fire company in interest is the Masonic lodge of which Washington was a mem­ ber, and the lodge rooms of which in the city hall at Alexandria are filled with Washington relics of priceless value. Among the buildings in Alexandria which attract much attention from visitors is the old colonial mansion at the corner of Duke and St. Asaph streets, where Lafayette and his suite were quartered when the distinguish­ ed Frenchman visited this country and where a great ball was given in his honor. Not far distant is the build­ ing occupied as the first free school In America--a school established through the bounty of George Washington. On Fairfax .street, near Duke, is the First Presbyterian church, built in 1774, and on Cameron street is the town house of Lord Thomas Fairfax, a splendid example of the architecture of the Georgian period and yet In a perfect state of preservation. Persons who essay to "tour Alexandria" by motor car are destined to many * bump and Jolt, for whereas the prin­ cipal business streets are paved with ashphalt most of the old residential streets have the great cobble stones that have with stood the traffic of more than a century. However, it is Interesting to note that even this primitive pav­ ing has its historic significance, for these self­ same cobblestones were laid under General Wash­ ington's direction by the Hessian prisoners, cap­ tured by the continental army. Mount Vernon Token Returned Old Jum, gardener and general factotum, was accompanied one day by a bright-looking lad eight or ten years old. "Is this your boy?" I asked. "Yessuh, he mine, he las' one I got, suh--Junior, you wuffles nigger, mek your manners ter de white folks!" "Junior," I commented. "So he is named after you." "Naweuh," the old man replied rather indignant­ ly; "he ain't named fur me! My name Jumbo, whar my mammy git out'n de Bible. Dls hyar chile name Junior cuz he wuz bawn in June."-- Llpplncott's. When Mount Vernon, the home of Washington, was* restored some 30 years ago the various states were asked to send some token to be placed in the rooms. The women of Kansas sent a solid walnut, hand carved seal of Kansas to rep­ resent this state. For 30 years the beautiful seal has been standing in the former home of the Father of His Country and it has just been re­ turned to the Kansas Historical society to be placed In the exhibit of Kansas curios. The piece Is carved from one solid piece of na­ tive Kansas walnut, one of the few perfect pieces of walnut wood found In the state. A search of several months was required to find a tree suit­ able for the work. One was found in Coffey county and was cut down expressly for this carv ing. It is four feet long and two feet high an# Is Intended to go over the door of some hall. The seal was carved by the late Henry Worrall of Topeka, the first artist in Kansas. He worked all one Bummer on it. In the center is the great seal of the state, painted in colors In oil by Pro­ fessor Worrall. Around the seal are the words "Great Seal of the State of Kansas, January 29, 1861," carved by hand, each letter in relief. Around the seal are grouped the products of Kansas. When the servant quarters were restored at Mount Vernon, Kansas Bchool children raised the money to pay for the restoration. It w*s then decided that Kansas had sufficient representation among the relics in the home and the great seal was returned to the Historical society. WISDOM FROM THE WED. Singleton--It's wonderful what love will enable a fellow to see in a girl that he never saw before. Wedmora--Yes, and It's equally wonderful what love won't let him see that he'll see later on.-- Boston Evening Transcript. A MAN'S WAY. WHAT WA8, "ETC."? Writing about a recent "function," the society editor of the Ellis, Kan., Review-Headlight says: "Light refreshments were served, consisting of popcorn, cider, etc., served in courses." "I hear the bride and groom are having trouble already." "Married only a month already, and quarrel ing?" "So they say." f "What is the trouble?" "Seems her husband wants to quit going to afternoon receptions and get back to business." |f, ̂1- The Fool Who Drops the Match Wf know* and everybody knows, that thousands of people every day are w ; U ;; $!// X- i jr. \%'i' . throwing lighted cigarettes and cigars tod matches "on the stone floor," or on some other place which they regard as equally safe; and everybody who b%s • given any aiue&iiun to the tsub- ject "Tcnows that ia considerable propor­ tion of the fearful loss of lives and Nobody but a fool will point ail "un­ loaded" gun at a human being, because everybody has come to look upon it as an act M inexcusable recklessness; but the amount of harm done by that foolishness is as nothing in compart- ability, caused by a cigar or cigarette throws on a stone sidewalk and blown into a cellar through an uncovered bull'seye hole. The act ought to be made a misdemeanor, whereverxom- mlttd.--New York Evening Poeff aft* Church Property In New Vol*. In New York Episcopal places of son with what is being caused, year i worship are worth |z&,830,000; Ffewbjf- GOOD ROAD MEN AT L LACK OF SYSTEM RESPONSIBLE FOR PRE8ENT CONDITION IN ILLINOI8. HOMER TICE IN ADDRESS Enactment of an Efficient Highway Law Is the Vital Need In 8tate A©, cording to Commissioner A. N. Johnson. Springfield.--Lack of system is re­ sponsible for the deplorable road con­ dition existing in Illinois, according to Hon. Homer Tioe, member of the state highway commission, who delivered the principal address before the busi­ ness men at the "Good Roads" lunch­ eon given in the banquet room of the Leland hotel, Springfield. The lunch­ eon was one of the largest and most successful that has yet been held by the association, 175 members and guests being present. C. A. Kiler, member of the state roads commission, who spoke after Mr. Tlce, was of opinion that enact­ ment of an efficient road law was the vital need In Illinois. State Highway Commissioner A. N. Johnson favored turning over the fund obtained from the state automobile tax to a govern­ mental department which should be in charge of the work of improving the roads. B. F. Harris of Champaign, president of the Illinois Bankers' as­ sociation, and S. D. Bradt of DeKalb, chairman of the executive committee of the bankers, expressed the desire of that association to concur in any plan for road betterment advanced. Relative to the lack of concerted action in the movement for better roads, Mr. Tice said: "I shall endeavor to touch only briefly upon the scope and possibili­ ties of the public road and its rela­ tion to business. "We have in Illinois approximately 95,000 miles of public roads of an average width of 55 feet. On in other words the pubjic roads occupy 633,356 acres of Illinois land. "The federal census of 1910 esti­ mates the average value per acre of Illinois lands to be between $95 and $100 per acre. I think we make a reasonable and conservative estimate when we place thlp average at $100 per acre. Figured upon this basis the lands occupied by the public roads of the state are worth $63,335,600, and this if you please represents the pub­ lic road capital stock of Illinois. "The 633,356 acres is worth an an­ nual rental of $5 per acre. Of this acreage, of this capital stock, Illinois, as a state, does not own one acre, not one dollar. Every acre of it has been bought and paid for by the land owner. In addition to this the state assesses and collects annually from the land owner on this land occupied by the public roads $445,274, making a total annual cost or contribution to or by the land owner of $3,612,074, and this In addition to taxes paid upon lands other than those occupied by the pub­ lic roads." after year, by the habit of throwing j terian, $16,400,000; Methodist, $10,- down lighted cigar ends and cigarettes | 500,000; Baptist, $9,400,000; Reformed, property caused by fires in iHls coun- »nd matches in "safe" places. The j 57,900,000; Lutheran. $6.300.00,0. and try Hi «u* to this pernicious practice. J great Baltimore fir* was, ta all profe-1 Congregational »4,J«0,000. 7tm -rates of church property in New York ts $153,953,740, exclusive of parsonages, hospitals and asylums. The debts ia New York are $19,062,419, or about 12.3 per cent. Boston has invested In churches $27,000,000, with debts of 7 per cent of their value. Chicago hss the same sum invested, with 15% per cent debts; Baltimore, $14,0<M).000. <4oKta W%6 1rtii a ^ tvl it • _ * " U V M V " * v - 7 3 y o r u i , r u i i « Q « i * phia, $45,000,000, with 9 per cent debts, and Washington, $10,000,000, with 10% per cent, debts.--Christian Her­ ald. Distinctive Class of Nurses. As a result of a conference of the state board of administration, state charities commission, state civil serv­ ice commission and the superintend­ ents of the 17 Institutions of the char­ itable group, a radical improvement in two branches of the service will be made. It was decided that the state should create a distinctive class of nurses es­ pecially trained for state service In the care and treatment of the Insane. It was declared by the superintend­ ents that the nurse for the insane re­ quires different qualifications and dif­ ferent training from that of the nurse in the general hospital. At the conclusion of the discussion on this subject a committee was ap­ pointed to outline a constructive course of study for nurses in hos­ pitals for insane. This committee, which is to report at the next conference, in November, consists of Superintendent W. L. Ath- on of the Anna State hospital, Super­ intendent Sidney D. Wllgua of the Kankakee State hospital and Dr. Eu­ gene Cohn, assistant superintendent of the Peoria State hospital. * Lauds Rescue Work In Illinois Mines. .Word of Illinois' prestige as a mine rescue state was borne to Springfield all the way from London, England. The bearer of the tidings was Albert C. Oake, professional diver and repre­ sentative of the Siebe Gorman Sub­ marine Engineering company of Lon­ don. Mr. Oake is on his way to Blalrmore, Alberta province, Canada, to supervise the Installation of the first mine rescue station in Canada for his company. Cannot Break Traffle Pacts. The state railroad and warehouse commission announced a decision in which it is held that no railroad in the state can sever traffic connections with another line without first show­ ing that such suspension of traffic will work no injury to the public. The case brought before the commission was one in which the Rock Island Southern Railway company petitioned for a restraining order to prevent the People's Traction company of Gales- burg from cutting off traffic connec­ tions with Its lines. Articles of Incorporation. Secretary of 8tate Rose issued cer­ tificates of incorporation to the fol­ lowing: Perfect Shoe company, Chicago; capital. $2,600. Incorporators--Law­ rence A. Cohen, Walter P. Sommers, Charles Aaron. Northern Egg company, Chicago; capital, $50,000. Incorporators--Ira Ryner, Earl J. Smith, W. R. Hosier. Everett Piano company, Chicago; capital, $^0,000. Incorporators--H. BL Everett, Annie L. Everett, William E. Poole. *r Pot. I Enroll­ ment. 2,185.283 66,956 88.577 61,678 45,401 36,589 34,670 31.140 39.807 27.871 25,975 25 769 25,978 24,335 24,199 22,089 21,122 Enrollment In High Sohoola. i In a bulletin Issued by Hon. f^rsiicU G. Blair, state superintendent of pub­ lic instruction, there is printed the en­ rollment of the largest high schools In the state, less the students that pay tuition, and the percentage of r ulatlon of the several cities they represent. It is noted that in the manufacturing cities the percentage of attendance is, as a rule, the lowest, and it is in the fact that they, are manufacturing cities that the reason niay be found. In these cities ia greater degree than others, the chil­ dren are taken from Bchool'on com pleting their eight grade course a??cl go to work to assist in the support of the families of which they are me hers. The report sent out by the state superintendent of public instructor Is as follows: Chicago ........ Peoria East St. Louis Springfield Vtockford Quincy •Jollet Decatur Aurora ••Danville^ Elgin Bloomington . . . •Evanston Hock Island ... Mollne Galesburg Belleville •Township high schools. ••Parts of four districts. State Live 8tock Breeders. The Illinois State Live Stock Breeders' association will hold 1' seventeenth annual meeting in Bloom ington on the 13th, 14th and 15th of February. The unusual interest which has man- fested itself in the affairs of this as­ sociation during the past few years, and more especially last year, seems to indicate that there will be an ex­ ceptionally large attendance and ac­ tive demonstration at the Blooming- ton meeting. The program this year is exceptionally strong, including the well-known scholar and educator, Dr. P. W. Gunsaulus*of Chicago. Prof. H. W. Mumford of the University of Illi­ nois on "Cattle Feeding," Mr. D. P. McCracken, Paxton, 111., on "Pork Pro­ duction;" Prof. W. C. Coffey, Univer­ sity of Illinois, on "The Sheep In­ dustry in the West;" Mr. A. F. Ian- sen, Effingham, on "The Dairy Situa­ tion as It Confronts the Farmer;" Prof. J. L. Edmonds of the University of Illinois, on "Draft Horse Breeding on the Farm," and a number of lead­ ing stock breeders and feeders of the state, who will take part in the dis­ cussions following the addresses on the subjects given. One of the most attractive features of the meetiqg is the program of speakers for the banquet on Wednes­ day evening. This session is always a popular one with the breeders, and It is expected that 400 will be in at­ tendance. On Thursday morning will occur the annual stock judging contest, at which $500 In prizes will be given away to the best judges of live stock. Competition is open to all members of the association, who are not expert judges. Contestants for certificates as expert judges of each kind of stock, viz.: Horses, beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep and swine, will be divided into three classes as follows: Class 1.--Persons who are or have been students in regular classes at an agricultural college. Class 2.--Persons who have been "short course" students at an agri­ cultural college- Class 3.--Persons not included in classes 1 or 2. All persons passing the examina­ tion satisfactorily will be granted an expert judges certificate by the asso­ ciation. TESTIMONY OF FIVE WOMEN Proves Thai Lydia, E. Pink- hams« Vegetable Com* ponnd Is Reliable. Reedville, Ore.--'* I can truly recom­ mend Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound m all women who are passing through the Changs of Life, as It made ~ roe a well woman aftaf suffering three years." -- Mrs. MARY BOGABT, Reedville, Oregon. New Orleans, La, "When passing through the Change of Life I' was troubled with hot Hastiest, weak and dizzy spells ana backache. Iwasnofr.fifcfc* anything until I took Ly- ; dia E. Pinkham's Veye- C. P. Gaede Resigns Office- Charles P. Gaede, secretary treas­ urer of the Illinois Retail Clerks' as­ sociation, has tendered bis resignation to the executive board to take efTect March 1. As yet the board has not appointed his successor. Previous to accepting the position as secretary treasurer of District No. 1 of the Retail Clerks' Protective as­ sociation, Mr. Qaede was employed as salesman in one of the large shoe houses In Bloomington. The district formed a temporary organization In Chicago on March 26, 1907, and at the second meeting held In Bloomington on May 24 of the same year, he was elected secretary treasurer and has held the office continuously ever since. He began his duties as secretary treasurer in June 17, 1907, and at five consecutive conventions hn has been re-elected to that important position. Offers Land to Board. Secretary Dlcklrson of the state board of agriculture has been offered a ten-acre tract of land, which ad* joins the state fair grounds on the north. The proposition was made by a person whose name has not been given out, and It is said the purchase is to be made by the county, and the transfer will be made to the board. Secretary Dickirson was communi­ cated with, and when the proposition wai made, he said the tract could be used to good advantage. Board Plans Independent Meet. Not satisfied with the report of A. L. Bowen and Charles Virden, visiting agent of the state board of adminis­ tration, who recommended that W. A. Davis, superintendent of the Cunning­ ham Orphanage at Urbana, be re­ moved because of a practical sub­ stantiation of the charges of cruelty made against him, the board of man- agers of the institution has called a! meeting for February- 15 in Urbana, when ahother bearing of charges against Superintendent Davis will be held. In a letter to Secretary Bowen, an­ nouncing the meeting of the board, Secretary Mrs. I. A. Love of Danville sounds defiance to the state board to remove Superintendent Davis. She says: "We further beg to advise you that the fitness of the persons employ­ ed In this home is a question to be de» termined by this executive board and by no one else; that we do not zeeept your alleged report as evidence of any facts to be considered in the hearing of this cause, uor do we accept /our conclusions as being blfcdtng fen any way." gupun fable# Compound which proved worth, its weight M gold tome." - Mrs. GA.,1- ! TON BLONDE AU, 1541 PO- lymnia^Stj ̂ w Orleans. Mishawaka,Ind. •«* Wo­ men passing through the Change of Life can take nothing better than Lydia E, Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. I am recom- menaingittoallmy friends because of what it has done for me. "-Mr3. CHAS. BAUER, 523 E. Marion St., Mishawaka, Ind. Alton Station, Ky.-"For iponths I suffered from troubles in consequence of my age and thought I could not live. Lyaia E. P i n k h a m ' s V e g e t a b l e Compound inade me well and I want other suffering women to know about it. Mrs. EMMA BAILEY, Alton Station, Ky. Dak. -- "I was passing through Change of Life and felt very bad. nervous. Lydia E. Pin Compound restored me to perfect health and I would not be without it."--Mrs. P. M. THORN Deisem, No. Dak. a feltej I could not sleep and was very iknam's Vegetable FORCE OP HABIT. Father--Now, If you ask me one sin­ gle question more I'll send you to bed-- Son--Why? He'd Be There. L<ee Harrison says be was standing at Forty third street and Broadway when a young man wearing one of hose Poughkeepsie looks approached !:irn and said: "Excuse me, but I want to find my •ousln, who lives In New York." "Very well," replied Lee. "It will :;e all right this time. What's your cousin's name?" "Cohen." "Say," said Lee. grabbing him by 'he arm, "come out here in the mid­ dle of the street and yell 'Cohen. You'll probably be able to find him In the crowd that answers." Air Laws. Wilbur Wright, at a tea In Dayton, said with a laugh: "Already there are air laws, strin gent a^ road lawB. Without them we should soon be seeing advertisements tike this: " Two dollars reward will be paid by Mrs. John Doe for information lead ing to the identification of the aviator on a Wright roadster who. While tly ing over my house yesterday after­ noon, dropped a can of oil down my chimney and completely ruined a plum pudding I was cooking.'" A TROUBLE MAKER SofFee Poison Breeds Variety of Ills. A California woman who didn't know for twenty years what kept her ill, writes to tell how she won back her health by quitting coffee: "I am 64 years old," she sayB, "have used coffee all my life, and for 20 years suffered from indigestion and insomnia. Life was a burden and a drag to me all the time, and about once a year my ailments got such hold upon me that I was regularly 'sick in bed' for several weeks each time. "I was reluctant to conclude that coffee was the cause of my trouble, but I am thankful that 1 found out the truth. "Then I determined to use Postum exclusively--for a week at first -for I doubted my ability to do without cof­ fee for any length of time. I made the Postum carefully, as directed, and before the week expired had my re* ward In a perceptible Increase in strength and spirits. "Seeing the good that my short ex­ periment had accomplished, I resolved to continue the use of Postum, cutting out the coffee entirely. This I did for nine months, finding, dally, Increased cause for gratification at my steadily improving health. My Indigestion grad- aally left me, my sleep returned, I gained 26 pounds in weight, my color changed from sallow to a fresh, rosy hue and life became a blessing. "Then I thought I would try coffee again, and did so for a few weeks. The punishment for deserting my good friend, Postum, was a return of my old troubles. "That taught me wisdom, ^nd I am now and shall be all my life Hereafter using Postum exclusively and enjoy­ ing the benefits it brings me." Nam« giren by Postum Co, Battle Creek, Mich. "There's « foiwjn," add it te otxpiaio? ed In the little book, "The Bo«4 to Wellville," In pkgs. Bver nil the ab«ve letter? A s«w Me appear* tfm ttw* tm Tfc*y Mr venaiN, tm, ui tm11 mt ' lateral.