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THE FARMER AND MECHANIC.
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iTH ORuAN K HF I OHM DAT IT !
f JONES MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION
Mrs. Edwin Clark Gregory Endeavoring tn s.vo u
p VToxrol TJr. T?vTv rni , " " nave met with some touching in-
oi iNavai riero rrom lnreatened Decav Gpnpral stans of devotion to an ideal while
Porter to Head the Society. y VjGnerai $?u.,V,S.
North Carolina. The others are I-ee
Overman, Kdwin Clark, Jr.. and John
Tillery Gregory.
Patriotism Popular Theme.
"In my association with women of
every section." said Mrs. Gregory. "I
find patriotism is a theme to which
almost every one will respond. I
have met with some tourhine in
Wellington Star.
i am too devoted in American,"
Pl;,i Mrs. Edwin Clark Gregory of
ihi'Mr N. C, "to admit our coun
l;v is more ungrateful than republics
Knerally, ut I do wish we had
shu.vn more appreciation of John
T'ij! Jones. The intrepid naval com
jiP.hT, dead or alive, should give
III'., national conscience a twinge when
f V r the time we study the history
,f tin war of independence.
of course, the splendid service of
ion Horace Porter in a large meas-
in- made reparation for the century
.f reflect, but it is almost humiliat
ing t reflect that this service was
u' work of love of one generous-
Minted public man rather than the
Prompting of the nation. Still, we
,,u' the revei-ed remains of John
r.ml .Tones reposing in a stately mau
..loLini at Annapolis, and every em
j rvo naval hero going forth from the
billowed shades of the Naval Acad-
4?m is steeped in reverence to his
memory.
For this we are all very grateful.
I:nt down in the old colonial capital
of North Carolina, Halifax, the splen
Tut old home where John Paul Jones
spent his happy days, the only home
lie over knew or loved, is crumbling
tn decay, livery North Carolina wo
Tii.ni with a grain of patriotism has
. rii saddened at the picture of ruin
tin- old Jones mansion presents, and
vf tried many means to rescue it be
fore we came before the nation with
our pica. John Paul Jones is a na
tional hero, and not altogether a
North Carolina celebrity, so it seems
j)toer to have the entire nation take
up the work we have been vainly
ii ruing in the state, in the local D. A.
It., and afterward at the Continental
''nuross.
To Found Society.
"It is our promise to found a so
ciety similar to that which has pre
served Mount Vernon; to have regents
and vice regents from every state,
with as large membership as we may.
tion. There is Mrs- William Owen,
wife of Col. Owen, who is the execu
tive head of the Southern Industrial
Congress. Mrs. Owen was one of the
earliest to join the ranks of those
committed to preserve the home of
John Paul Jones and of the other
honorable occupants of the Grove
She at orice set about devisinsr means
EMDEN-MEN GET
11 WELCOME
he Scotch bov and. feline
nis lack of success in the new coun
try, cordially asked him to the Grove
uniu nis iortune mended. From that
time the history of John Paul mingles
iuinimieiy witn that of the Jones
family, and to study the one is to
secure records of Vinto trv
and papers of the dv iM tv.t for revenue, for the country is sorely
i . . " -" " " i .1 , ... i si.i.i.
me &cotcn sailor was aln ost unlet- iCV a.wiuauif
munvy iu pui lino any society, no
matter how worthy.
"We do not wish this new patriotic
effort to be a drain on any of the
members, and our aim from the be
ginning has been to make the cost of
the project small that all will
apie io airora it. Mrs. uwen con
Wanderers From the German
Cruiser Greeted With Enthusiasm.
tered, and that at once the generous
nost Degan to take his education in
hand.
"His great intellect showed itself
instantly, so that after a few years'
tutorship in the home of his benefac
tor we find the daring sea fighter
emerging a polished man of letters,
graceful and accomplished, versed In
the ways of the world, but yet so un
worldly that he asked and received
permission to add the name Jones to
his own, the greatest tribute he could
pay and one which assured its im
mortality. It is John Paul Jones
henceforth in the records, and while
its bearer remained on American soil
his steps bent toward the grove and
it was to him
The impressive scene when the in
trepid survivors of the Kmden crew
ended their long and perilous wander
ings over the sea and through the
desert, and reported once more to
their superior naval officers for duty,
is described in a dispatch from Con
stantinople, published in the Ber
liner Tageblatt of May 25. just receiv
ed in this country. .The account, writ
ten by Dr. Kmil Ludwig. the special
correspondent whom the paper had
feel j sent to meet the Kmden men as they
emergea irom the desert, and tiled
ceived the idea of presenting the en- unaer aale OI May 24, reads:
tire life of Commodore Jones in a Now lho Kmden men have at last
scenario and to get the motion films reached Europe. The many feasts
produced under such auspices as which the German colonies and the
would most profit our organization. Turkish authorities insisted on pre-
She intends to turn over the entire Paring for the heroes on their way
proceeds to the society, and it is the through Asia Minor, in Adana, Tars-
most generous offer we have yet received.
"She has at infinite pains produced
the early scenes of John Paul's life,
sus. liosanti, Konia. and Kskishehir,
have improved the condition of the
crew, half of whom are siill suffering
Irom malaria or its consequences. The
dresses at every station, or children
recited poems amid the Turkish
sounds of which only the words "Al
laman" (Germans) and "Kmden"
were intelligible to us. One little child
was specially courageous, and recited
o mm a refuge and support, OT10;OT,r Q f aki. officers, tn he nro nrrvri f,,rW!,r.i
fn ATnntlL ?n rSf , Wf h" where he was born; the tiny school in When the train today drew near to
n.SdpSo Trlini Jefferson, bun- the hUls wh,ch he 'atended for a few Constantinople, the cordiality and en-
iiiuiiiiio, mr viii mirv, i toi iif-f liiir cnnjk l " " " Vv v. vuok ii m"
His First Commission. inviting from the knolls, where he suntide fraternizing with the Turks.
It was in the errand and sumntu- I went to service with his relatives; i he Chief Mayors delivered ad-
ous main drawing room that Commo- then, his sea life with its thrilling ad
dore Jones received the sword now I ventures, and all portrayed to inspire
so sacredly guarded in the Navy De- veneration for the youth who became
partment. And in the fine old li- so renowned a hero. iis sad me,
brary, where the ancient mahogany when, at the tender age of twelve, he
has defied time and th abuse, of was bound as an apprentice to a mer-
neero tenants. Willie Jones wrote his chant at Whitehaven, which led to his in German. The nags were wreathed
friend, Joseph Hewes, chairman of voyage to Virginia, where his brother with laurel, and prettily dressed little
naval affairs in the Continental Con- was a planter. All this has been children brought up to the crew great
gres;3 sitting in Philadelphia, com- done so delicately and so many points baskets full of cherries and the first
mending to his good offices his young brought forward which are good for strawberries; but the eyes of the sail
protege John Paul. This letter un- all to know. ors hung, more fondly upon beer and
doubtedly obtained for the ambitious "The scenario shows that John Paul tobacco, which they received in large
youth his first commission in the con- went into the slave business, but left quantities. Kven at those stations
tincntal navy. it in disgust, and the relicking days where the train whizzed past without
"Then, at the request of Willie of his freelance career at sea and on stopping, Oriental applause Moated up
Jones, Hewes interested himself in down until fortune brought him to to us- and everywhere stood honorary
the valor of young John Paul Jones the favorable notice of Willie Jones, reception committees,
and erave -him full support from his Prnm tbis nart on. the home at the When we at last drew near Haidar-
adonted state. North Carolina. Lastlv. Ornvo will bo denicted in all its as- Pasha, the final station of the raib
J he financial obligation will De ai- Gov Samuel Johnson wrote to Mr. pects and in this way we will present road on the Asiatic side, the railway
.im.st negligible, and lnf, f lor OI Jones in 1789 that the state intended to those members not able to see the station seemed to be transformed into
ins auoii.puMitruBuiiicum b " V I to Present a bust of Chevalier John mansion itself a faithful view of it as a restive nan. l.ieut. Gapt. von Mucke
Hid. patriotic usefulness will oe great. paul Jones to the statehouse in Ral- we hoDe to keep from this time for- ordered his men, who had only now
mv president is to oe oen. tiordte e- h chevalier jones beine among ward. transformed themselves again into
T..'. find . I10?.0 ,Fy JJj the foremost revolutionary heroes "I think this scenario alone a blue lads, since navy uniforms had
mi i n n r w wh0 derived their appointment from worthy patriotic service to the na- been sent to them on the way, to step
not ladies, Mrs. George we.y North Carolina. This intention un- tion and I am sure it is one which up, and he led them up to a group
ionaid McLean and Airs. Mattnew x. fortunately seemed to have been de- will meet with instant success. We of navy officers who, with Admiral
"tt. mere mil also oe a nst oi ferred and finally was lost sight of hope to begin in the public schools Souchon at their head, remained
honorary presidents selected from in tv, 4V...., v. -r v, ..or- miiotiv standine-.
i xxi. iiiu lauciii -Y ca,i o. i i i i oiii:iiuiil liic uuuix.y. anu tii t c x i -i o
eminent naval officers, of whdm Ad
iitir.il Dewey is typical.
lapsing years. throughout the country,
'Though the mansion has been so ous state regents will be charged with
'vi rio? t-va lArtPfl lon& neglected, we of North Carolina, this program. Later we will exhibit
Vico presidents will be selected who always hCped to restore it, have generally and always with full expla
,Jrom every state, with the central au- gufficient records of the interior dec- nation of the purpose. Our American
Then this young "triumphator,,,
who even a moment ago stood amid
cheers and a shower of acacia blos
soms, bowing and shaking hands on
the platform, the man who for four
teen days has been the one man
"7"" Bwvieijr iu and the sleeping apartments. Among and see the possibilities of these me- military order to the little Admiral
;.ft-aier we win uiuo u a the ancient gentry there are pieces of morial associations. It is a gentle and lowers his sword:
'Will IIUV IIIO V tXUia liuuioiuui I tinaofnr onfl tV& Kvnnaa -rrrV. irvVl I -f v. nracAnf nrA ononnnlinft I "Tlnrr n vArnT-- r. f ,.1 : w. 1.,
TTli "rJf, u"' iZ lAfrr w old furniture like that of Monticello when every home of the founders of Emden, 44 men, 4 officers, 1 surgeon
."1-" " "2V, "',,7" I and Monnt Vernon can easily be the republic are cared for by the Admiral Souchon received the an
J" "rll l.i. ' , i. .i," Cri. I traced to the purchasers. Indeed women of the country. nouncement just as a daily report
-ir.Vr lil a I tnotlgh the society is merely peeping "We do not, of course, mean to ex- Only then did he press the Lieutenant
il , LV'I ' J M . , - " 6"4 out ol JtS sfcell and we have as yet elude men, but they have many other Captain's hand, bid him welcome.
".ir .. X, "li VuA TiT, offers to aid in the restoration, by venerable homes seems essentially a No sooner had the column with the
sad-eyed, yo cinating and so absorbing that one of the station than there burst from
CnVSt." r.i!rii4rfM Snaim for Sece. loses sight of frivolous, amusements io,0 00 throats a rousing "Hurrah!"
rove, ana 10 Keep i
'a memorial of otif
Aionary haval hero
J. Ivor this last idea
lied, more useful hd. more in bar- daucrhtey of Senator and Mrs. Lee
tnony with historic traditions. . I Overman. Mrs. Gregory is socially
"Of the mansion. I flad so few powerful. As all of the state took
Know of it even supernciaiiy tnat to special pride m John Paul Jones ana
spread this knowledge is or ltseu .a deplored nis memory had been so
useful propaganda. The benefactor I neglected, Mrs, Gregoiy Was inspired
r x i like cards or dancing ana giaaiy gives On a torpedo boat that had been wait-
. Personally, I patriotic cilises and tor her practical ; "Xm'"r, ?"j5:ll"il "f5
the seraglio.
park-like point of
There, surrounded by
War May End Interchange Between new countless crowds, were the Min
ister Enver Pascha and Talaat Bey,
the German Ambassador, Preiherr
von Wangenheim, and Marshal von
der Golz Pasha, the combined navy
Men of Various Nations.
Boston Herald.
"Wlint effeef will the war have on
of John Taul figures in the annals I with renewed enthusiasm at the time I international co-operation in the re-
fini'iy as wiiii xrosiuijr uw vi ueij, f uriera tuuieveraein. in uis- giona 01 science ana art
uamo Wai WilHaiV.. but he lived be- I coveriner the Paris i-estinsr nlace of 1 Th T?wensVa npo-hiadot of KtoeW-
f're the da's hf the 'Little Willie' I the great sea fighter. holm, publishes a symposium on this
jokes and he sisrns all documents with 1 At once Mrs. Gregory aided by S1,hwt nnA Sir wniiam Ramv. the
Earing title of Willie. He was her mother, Mrs. Overman, and other British chemist, appears therein as i 7arv hVnd t ient rant von Murk
of that Robin Jones, a High- prominent patriotic women of North Limisti, rw.f w mentions thfi raih "J ban.d'. jie"1-P1- n Mck
Atn.lor f rmHa MnArf-whn was at- Pa roll w a. amnnir whnm mav be men- JV1 : u o togemer witn me war Aiinisier. in
y O . w " v t i - " -v d XlliUlO aurwiivcuiY mm nc icmcun
lorney general of North Carolina un- tioned Mrs. Walter Hines Page and tnat at least until after the lapse of
der royal rule. Itis manorial estate,
t illed the Grove, was renowned in
Iro-revolutlonary days for hospitality
and f0r the distinguished guests en
tertained there.
Mansion Still Beautiful.
"Allen Jones, brother of Willie
Jius, became a general in the patrio
tic army and later served his state
Anally in the legislature. The Jones
.mansion, though now in pathetic
tiins, retains much of its" tormer
'Muty. All the wood, carved and
friVhly stained, came from England.
home in the south can show more
stately halls and drawing rooms,
Avhiie the stairways are marvels even
The daintiest of parquetry, still
intact after three years of neglect, ad
orns the floors of the pretty music
rooms, and satinwood in panels, with
ovely Cupids flvine about the dado.
I'roclaima the wealth and culture of
the Jones family
It was to this beautiful home
nat Willie Jones brought the youth
ful Scotch i sailor, John Paul. Mr,
Jones had met him previously in Vir
ginia. Later when the adventure
some were gathering in large numbers
Mrs. Robert Newton Page began to monv fenerations, thev will be "out-
agitate the question of restoring the lawea and excommunicated," adding
Grove, -mis spring tne project wok of botn Austrains and Germans that,
definite shape, and the permanent or- snouia they be invited to scientfiic
bh.iii.Uuu uw w-. congresses, "it is absolutely certain of his little bandi now Krown eDic
oiucn.ruiwiiiouuuiBw v ".6" that no other nation will meet them." amid the cheers of Byzantium on
and confer with the secretaries of at n,, t. w -ti?n tn m,:. 2VU
ctnta onfl of tnA rnw and with Ad- v",.r wiiicn n a.nu nii oiiicc-rs nau never
corps of officers, General Bronsart von
Schellendorf, all awaiting their ar
rival. Amid the strains of the German na
tional anthem, played by the Turkish
e.
er
Pasha, paced along the long German
and Turkish fronts. Then he led forth
his 44 men, and marched, amid new
ovations, all through Stamboul, across
the great bridge to Galata, to the dock
of the steamship General, at the head
Via Paviio rl a Psiric! mflintf.ins thpft
miral Dewey and others. friendly collaboration betWeei French
"More than 2,000 names have al- Q Grman scientists is not only im-
ready been secured to figure as char- Ible now but remain im-
ter members, and the new society is Possible until the time when another
ready to spring full-fledged into ac- nii haVo made T1S foret
tive existence. There can be no doubt ge""f0n n "
that the personality of Mrs. Gregory PrussJto of P,nnmv
has contributed largely to this result. , In the J J
As Miss Overman she was the toast forecasts some good reasons for op.
of her state, and still enjoys the rep- "mlsm, ned to. be sted. One of
utation of being one of its loveliest them is that science as such, unlike
women. She married very young, as politics, has no national boundaries,
southern belles are apt to do, the Its interests are world-wide. A poh-
year after she had finish her educa- tical program is for the government
tion at Staunton, Va. Mr. Gregory is that elaborates it, a new truth m
a graduate of the University of North physics, biology, anthropology or psy-
Carolina, and the romance may be chology is accepted and assimilated
called one of the foot ball field, for wherever there are investigators,
he was the star player, of his year. Somehow or other, war or no war. the
There are four sons, one of whom work of scores of international scien-
bears the name of Augustus Merri- tine associations will have to go on.
m a . X a I llf W X C W Off! WTT 1 M nn TC-m VS I flf W
mnn. orranaiainer. a senaxur irom nuw j
hout Halifax he again encountered and 'like her father, a senator fromjtists themselves?"
set foot before always in the clear
blue and sunlight of this wax-heavy
Whitsuntide day.
But nothing stirred mc more deep
ly on the whole journey than that cold
official report of the man who was be
ing celebrated, before his Admiral,
and I saw in that lowered sword point
the symbol of the old and incorrupt
ible Prussian spirit.
HER PLAN.
Boston Transcript.
Mrs. Youngwed Well, dear, I've
found a flat, and the cars go right
past the door. l
Youngwed Won't the noise of the
electrics disturb your rest, my love?
Mrs. Youngwed Oh, the landlord
assured me that I wouldn't mind It
after the first two nighty -ad yoa
know, dear, we can sleep the first Ur
nights at mother's.
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