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2 Jefferson and^P^Eg^ statue of Thomas Jes ferson « Oy ELMO SCOTT WATSON ?PEAK of Mount Vernon and It Is probable that every American will Immediately associate that name with the name of George Wash ington. Speak of Montieello and It is likely that fewer Americans will Immediately associate that with the name of Thomas JefTer son. And yet of the two homes of the two great Virginians. Montieello has. If any thing, more inherent interest than has Mount Vernon for the American who visits a national ahrine to recreate In his mind the past. Although Mount Vernon Is rich in associations with the “Father of His Country” and Its dig nity fosters the feeling of awe which the men tion of the name of Washington Inspires, these very facts tend to prevent the visitor from get ting the “feel” of the place from being acutely conscious of the Impression that “Here LIVED George Washington, the MAN." Very different Indeed is the sense of “common experience” which one gains at Montieello. The reason is, no doubt, due to the fact that Jefferson built Montieello, that he put so much of his person ality into it and the sense of that personality persists there these hundred and more years which have elapsed since he lived there. Montieello was Jefferson's residence from 1770 until his death in 1826. Built under his personal direction after his ideas the house took more than 30 years for completion. He selected the site, supervised the clearing away of the hill top, drew the plans and designs for the house, chose the stone and timber, directed the prepa ration of the former and the dressing of the latter, looked after the manufacture of the nails by his own servants, devised ingenious contriv ances for comfort and convenience, designed the interior decorations and personally selected the furnishings and ornaments and laid out the grounds about the house. The result of his work was pointed to in the early days as one of the few examples of beau tiful architecture of which America could boast. Foreigners, traveling in this country during the Revolution and afterwards, often commented upon the beauty of the mansion. The marquis of Chatellux wrote after a visit to Montieello; “Jef ferson is the first American who has consulted the fine arts, to know how he would shelter himself from the weather.” The due de la Roche foucauld-I.iancourt who visited JefTerson in 1797. said: “Montieello. according to its first plans, was infinitely superior to all other houses in America in point of taste and convenience.” Montieello is two-faced. That is, there is no front or back as far as appearances go. The theoretical back has the same tyjte of portico, pillars and steps as the entrance. Whether in jest or for other reasons, tlie statesman-architect made his home give the impression that it is a one-story affair instead of the three it really is. lie did this by masking two stories with long windows and setting an example for the set back idea in modern office buildings by similar ly concealing his top floor with its odd dome copied from the temple of Vesta. Jefferson's home is replete with mechanism ex pressive of his mechanical genius. The sides of the wooden mantel in the dining hall conceal two dumbwaiters to hoist liquor from the cellar. A forerunner of the device which opens trolley car doors —and performed the same service for dining room doors in houses of a past genera tion —is found in concealed apparatus which sim pjj|| Thomas Jefferson portrait by Rembraodt Peel* ultaneously opens double glass doors to an in closed side porch. In fact, the government some time ago refused a patent on a similar arrange ment because of this idea of Jefferson's. Over the main entrance is a doublefaced clock, observable from without and within,’with the winding weights so arranged on the Inside to denote the days of the week. To reach the face of the clock Jefferson developed perhaps his most interesting Invention—his so-called “fox nnd-geese" ladder. This, still shown to visitors, is a hinged affair that folds up into what looks to be a long and narrow piece of mahogany. To avoid having to go outside to observe the wind, the inventor rigged up on the ceiling of his front portico a vane easily viewed from a hall window. And speaking of windows reminds us that Jefferson possibly gave the idea for the metal window frames so popular today. The basement windows at Montieello are so equipped. “Perhaps no other public man this country has ever had, not even the many-sided Roose velt, nor the much gifted Franklin, was so active ly and so practically interested in so many and much varied matters,” writes a recent historian. “He did not merely play, diiettante-wise, with these things, but went into each of them, wheth er it was some matter of science, agriculture, art, literature, history, or what not. with active interest and. usually, achieved something worth while with it.” Philosopher, scientist, artist and writer were roles he played to his own greatest satisfaction, according to another historian. “I was always fond of philosophy even in its drier form.” he wrote while still a youth. At other times his let ters declare: "Nature intended me for the tran quil pursuits of science by rendering them my supreme delight;” science “is my passion,” pol itics “is my duty”; and he said nothing lured him from such studies but his “revolutionary • duties.” In fact, the list of his interests and activities is an amazing one and recent historical re searches have brought to light a great number of interesting facts about Jefferson that are little known to the average American. As a farmer Jefferson vas far in advance of his time. On THE COOMDOE EXAMINER ids Virginia plantation he practiced rotation of crops l*ng before this basic principle of scientific agriculture was thought of by a people who were to build a nation deeply rooted In the products of the soil. As a patron of the im provement of live stock In this country and the Introduction of new fruits and vegetables he was in constant communication with men interested In these subjects, both in America and Europe. Rotation of crops and other forms of scientific agriculture, however, are not the only things for which the agriculture of today is Indebted to Thomas Jefferson. When the farmer plows up an old meadow, turning the sod over upon Itself, he can thank Thomas Jefferson, the Inventor. For it was this man who Invented the plow mold board which makes modern grass land plowing possible. When the motorist folds down the top of his car to get the full benefit of the cool breeze, he can thank Jefferson for the Invention which makes it possible to do so. When the desk worker tilts back In his comfortable swivel chair or swings around easily instead of getting up and turning the chair, he should remember grate fully the name of Thomas Jefferson, for it was this Virginian who Invented the only improve ment In seating devices since the time of the early Egyptians. In fact, all inventors should look upon Jefferson as their patron saint. For when a man devises something new and estab lishes in court his right to It against those who would Imitate it and profit thereby, he is In debted to Jefferson for laying down the principle upon which the United States patent office is founded. No less interesting than Jefferson the scientist, and the inventor, is JefTerson the patron of fine arts. He was keenly Interested in literature and was himself a writer of note. He was a musician and an accomplished violinist. It is recorded that when his early home, the house of his fa ther nt Shadwell. was burned in 1770, although he lost all of his books and papers, he rejoiced in the fact that his violin was saved by a negro servant. As an artist he expressed himself best in architecture, and monuments to his architec tural taste are to be found today in the beau tiful buildings of Georgian style on the campus of the University of Virginia at Charlottesville, but more particularly on his estate nearby, the famous Montieello. Such was the man whose birthday we cele brate on 13. When Jefferson was approach ing the end of his long and varied career, he composed the epitaph which he wished to have inscribed upon his tomb. It read: “Here was buried Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declara tion of American Independence, of the Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom, and the Fa ther of'the University of Virginia.” If Jefferson were to he remembered for nothing more than those three things, his fame would be secure. But history has written these other achieve ments under his name. He was a member of the Continental congress. 1775-70 and a signer of the Declaration. In 1770 he was a member of the legislature of Virginia and a leader in impor tant legal reforms. In 1770 he was governor of Virginia; in 1783 a member of congress; from 1784 to 1789 he was United States minister to France; he was the first secretary of state, serv ing in Washington’s cabinet 1790-94; he was Vice President 1797-ISOI and he was the third Presi dent of the United States, 1801-ISO9. During his Presidency he made the famous I.ouisiana purchase from France, which carried the Amer ican flag in one giant leap from the Mississippi to the summit of the Rockies and paved the way for the extension of this country from sea to sea. (© by Western Newspaper Union.) Southwestern Briefs Marquis Lafayette Gibbons of Mesa has been installed as Grand Master of the Masonic Lodge of Arizona. Cattlemen of the Roswell, N. M., j region have reported increased prices for their stock on the Chicago market. ; Nearly 250 bills were passed by the eleventh New Mexico legislature, and of these more than 150 now are laws I on the statute books. The American Legion of Hot Springs, N. M., contemplates construe- \ tion of a “Hut’’ on Main street, and land has been purchased therefor. Volume shipments of lettuce and peas from Mesa, Ariz., packing sheds are en route East, according to local packers. Peas and lettuce are in good condition and a substantial crop is expected. Dr. M. F. Smith has been re-elected president of the Colfax County (New Mexico) Game Protective As~-'’-Uion. Dr. John W. Farley was elected vice president for Raton and W. H. Blaine | was named secretary-treasurer. The Arizona house of represents-1 tives has accepted the joint conference committee report recommending a gen eral appropriations bill for a levy of $6,544,085. The senate had already' accepted the report. The eleventh New' Mexico legisla ture whittled $200,000 a year from state expense and enacted taxes which on a basis of 1932 would raise nearly a million dollars new revenue, accord ing to State Senator C. F. Vogel. Arizona now has two commercial coal mines, it was learned this week, with a report released by J. H. Daugh erty that a property owned by himself, Harry McKeen and J. W. Bush, had sold more than 120 tons of good coal during the past winter. The Apache county, Arizona, board of supervisors have closed the St. 1 Johns and Round Valley High schools. The reason for closing resulted from a disagreement between the board of supervisors and board of trustees over budgets for the two schools. State Game Warden W. C. Joyner announces that more than 4,000 pounds of non-game fish have been seined from the Salt and Gila rivers, and given to unemployed of the valley. The Arizona R. F. C. commission is getting the lish, jobless men doing the work. Gen. John J. Pershing, commander of the American expeditionary forces during the World War, is reported by his physicians to be responding rapid ly to a sun and rest treatment. He has been suffering for more than a year from a throat affliction. He came to Tucson, Ariz., several weeks ago. Governor Moeur has been advised by Forest Rees, Tulsa, Okla., that a two-month geological survey is to be made of Colorado, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico beginning June 15. He proposes to make the investigation of the geological phases in these states with a crew of about thirty men. Cotton brokers at Las Cruces, N. M., have estimated the advance in cotton prices of $3 a bale on the market would mean $135,000 to Mesilla Valley growers this season. A total of 67,000 bales were produced under the Ele phant Butte project last season and many farmers in the valley are still holding last year's crop. Planting of Pima, Ariz., cotton has started in parts of the south side. Short staple cotton seed will be plant ed next month. Approximately the same acreage in cotton will be planted in Maricopa county this spring as last year. Short staple planting of upland cotton which was 46,300 acres last year may be slightly lower. The beautiful Apache Trail in Ari zona has been filmed by the Southern Pacific and Rock Island railroads and the Chicago Daily News, the picture, all in sound and color, to be shown at the Chicago World’s Fair. Camera : men passed through Mesa Thursday en route to Roosevelt Dam. Thousands of visitors at the Century of Progress Exposition will witness the picture which will also include beauty spots in Salt River valley. Construction work on the short route highway to Payson and the great vacation land in Northern Arizona has started. Word that Reconstruction Finance Corporation funds have been appropriated for the purpose after weeks cf delay came as welcome news to Mesa good road boosters and mem bers of the Maricopa board of super visors who have been working tire lessly to bring about construction of this important arterial. Red River, N. M., the little settle ment west of E-town, just over the line in Taos county, is determined to keep the school bell ringing for at least another month, to round out the seven months of school necessary to give the children attending credit for a year's work. Like all other schools in Taos county, there is no more money to keep going, l.ast month, residents of Red River took up a subscription to pay the teacher's salary. So school continued. Gov. B. B. Moeur of Arizona has is sued an order to all appointive state officials and employees, prohibiting use of state-owned automobiles for personal use. Quarantine regulations hoped to check the spread of rabies, have been approved for Dona Ana county, New Mexico, according to Dr. J. Rosslyn Earp, state health director. The regu lations are confined to dogs. The state health bureau has sent copies of the regulations to other counties in the southeastern part of the state where rabies has been prevalent. “The” Sally Whitcomb By ALICE DUANE © hy McClure Newspaper Syndicate. WNU Service SALLY WIIITCUMB, from her high window, watched the guests gathering on the terrace above the lake before dinner with unexpected resentment. •Til cheat,” she said. Til cheat If 1 have to.’’ Depression had struck Sally a double blow. First it had killed her well to-do father, after he had lost all his money in one of the financial crashes. She had pluckily looked about for a means of making money. As a result of her college diploma, natural taste and aptitude, she had landed a job teaching smart young girls in a fashionable school. But smart young girls, like everybody else, were feeling the depression, and the RoseclifT school found it necessary to curtuil expenses. Sally, being the last teacher taken on, had been the first laid off. And no other work seemed to be open to her. So, after several months when the shreds of her old fortune had been her only means of support, she had gratefully accepted employment from the mother of one of her old friends —now married and living abroad. *'lt may be a bit trying, Sally,” Mrs. Van Arsdale had said. Aunt Jane is a bit of a trial, and you may get awfully bored. There’s a trained nurse, of course, to look after her. but she wants someone young and attractive as a sort of companion.” So Sally went to the Adirondack? with the Van Arsdales as Aunt Jane’s companion. It wasn’t so bad. She read to the crotchety old invalid, she wrote letters for her. she helped her do crossword and Jigsaw puzzles. Aunt Jane always went to her room at six. and the nurse took charge of her then, so Sally’s evenings were free. She had been swimming in the lake while Aunt Jane had her usual afternoon nap when she first saw him. Site hadn’t seen him enter the lake. But there he was, sitting on the float when she came up from a dive. “Nice work,” he said, lazily, ad miringly. Sally pulled herself deftly up be side him. ’’Nice water,” she said. ‘‘When did you come? Today?” “Yes. i’m Jack Barnwell. Ever hear of me?” Sally racked her brain. “No,” she said after a minute. “I’m Sally Whitcomb.” “Oh!” said Jack. "The Sally Whitcomb?” Sally laughed. “Well, I'm Sally Whitcomb. 1 don’t suppose there are two of me.” Sally liked him, and sensed he liked her, too. She had looked for him again the next afternoon when she went for her swim. But he hadn’t been there. Today Aunt Jane had been par ticularly trying, and Sally had missed her swim. “I’m not going to take a nap,” Aunt Jane had said. “It’s such a nice day I’m Just going to stay awake and work out that new crocheted mat.” “I’ll cheat,” said Sally to her re flection In the mirror, as she brushed her burnished hair, “I’ll make him like me.” After dinner that night she wan dered away from the other guests in quest of Jack. She found him smoking under the pine trees at the edge of the little porch. He jumped to his feet as she came toward him. “It’s you, isn't it? I was Just going up to the house.” And he started to walk away toward the voices on the terrace and the lights of the house. “Well, you’re not very polite,” said Sally. He turned toward her sud denly and took both her hands In a strong, nervous grasp. “I came out specially to find you. Anything the matter with me?” Sally went on. “Yes,” said Jack sternly. “You’re too darned —attractive. I’m sorry. I’ve tried to avoid you. But I can’t help it. I knew, the minute I saw you, like a million dollars there on the float, and now you doll yourself up so you look like a princess and follow me out here. What do you think I'm made of?” Sally giggled in the dark. “It’s two years old,” she said. Are you rich?” “No,” said Jack gruffly. “I’m poor and I’m nobody. And coming up on the train Mr. Van Arsdale said I'd meet Sally Whitcomb here—The Sally Whitcomb. Said your father wa3 on old friend—” “Yes.” said Sally quietly. “Is that ail he said?” “All? It was more than enough, when 1 went to South America two years ago, with the vain and mis taken idea that that continent need ed me to gather up a fortune. I knew all about you. I’d fallen for you then—your picture in the roto gravures. One of the richest, most popular girls in town—’’ “Well? Didn't you make good?” “No. I lost what little I had. And now I’m sort of a secretary for Van Arsdale. “But so am I. I mean I haven’t a cent in the world but what the Van Arsdales pay me to amuse their funny old aunt, and I thought you were —well, anyway—you see—we match, don’t we?” And Jack decided that they did. Silly Old Beliefs Hard to Overcome A friend of mine, a short lime ago. says a woman writer of note, voictal the following complaint: “One of the most amazing para doxes of our day is tlie survival of superstitions that are on an intellec tual level with the darkest ages. Tin* Joke of it is that they flourish side by side with modern civilization and enlightenment—science beside hocus pocus. “One of the most intelligent wom en in our club—or so I thought until [ found this out—will start nothing on a Friday. A friend whom I pro sented, at Christmas, with an exquis ite pair of silver grape shears, insist ed on giving me a penny for them— as the gift of a scissors was certain to ‘cut friendship.’ And she wnsn f Joking. “Can you explain the survival of such barbarisms among supposedly rational, educated, cultured people?” Explain? Page a Solomon to ex plain the quirks and turns of per verse humans. But I can go you oue better, my friend. I can reveal a barbarism still less reasonable that is practiced in this day and age—and by those as scornful as we of those who admit to superstitions. That Is the barbarism of intoler ance. For if there ever was a growth straight out of the soil of the most benighted ignorance and stupidity it is distrust and hatred of those of dif ferent races or nationalities, because they are different. The word “barbarism, ” by the way. was originally used to signify all oth er nations. Those who used it s<>. unknowingly branded themselves. And speaking ot that most ancient superstition, intolerance* of tlmsp whose beliefs or habits and custom® are different from our own—is this not even more amazing in an enlighi ened person than fear of scissors ;>r the number thirteen? In such mat ters the fear, irrational as it is. is yet of something supernatural, of tlm Unknown, while the fear and hatred of intolerance is fear of other pen pie, people who dream and hope and work and love, people about whom in tliis day and age every child has learned enough to realize that we are all brothers and sisters “under the skin.” ©. 1933. Bell Syndicate.—WNU Service. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmammm ir mm ■» mrwwi i1 ' WOMEN: watch your BOWELS What should women do to keep their bowels moving freely? A doctor should know the answer. That is why pure Syrup Pepsin is so good for women. It just suits their delicate organism. 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