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In Letter to Chicago Tribune.

Honolulu Letter to Chicago Tribune
In the wild district between Hama and Haiku
during July and August the most beautiful aud
largest apple orchards in the world can be seen.
The Wilderness Of Koolan, as the district 10
called, contains Q forest Of native wild apple
trees. countless in number, stretching from the
sea far up the mountain sides. The trees vary
from forty to fifty feet in height and in the
harvest season, from July to September, are
loaded down with fruit. some white but mostly
red. person standing the midst of this
orchard can look around him for miles. up the
mountain and toward the road. and the only
thing in view will be vast grove of apple
trees literally red with ripe and ripening fruit
the branches of the trees bending 20 the
ground with the bounteous harvest The crop
Of this extensive apple orchard which nature
planted In the solitary waste would fill feet of
ten steamers The orchard stretches over Q
country from i've to ten miles wide by twenty
miles long, and many Of the larger trees bear
at least fifty barrels apiece. The fruit 10 deli
cious for table and will appease both
thirst and hunger, but yet no one has taken
the trouble 20 make any commercial use of
the apples. When ripe they will not keep
more than Q week, but they make excelleEt
jelly and jam. and simply for the lack of Q
little American enterprise millions Of barrels
of apples are permitted annually TO fall % ~
ground and rot
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WHERE BARNEY STOOD HIS GROUND.


This vicinity beheld the only fighting worthy
OF the name of the short-lired battle Of Bladens-
burg. Commodore Barney's marines and
sailors were posted on the hill immediately in
your front, and the splendid stand they made
II the only redeeming feature Of the disgrace
full affair. His heavy guns did good execution;
and, had he been properly supported, he would
have held his ground. But his supports on
both TANKS deserted him. Frustrated with
several wounds the gallant commodore suffered
the modification Of falling into the hands of
the enemy.
Maj. Peter, In retreatiug from his first posi-
ton, made q brief stand with his battery at q
point to the northwestward Of Highland, and
aided Barney materially BY an effective cross
fire on the advancing British line.
An eighth Of 9 mile west of the stream, on the
north OF the road, is the old kives mansion.
The line which separates Maryland from the
District Of Columbia crosses the road here, q
piece Of board nailed to the top Of the south
fence marking the spot On the same side, q
few steps to the west, inside OF the gates, IL
Barney's spring, named in honor Of the gal
posted here during the battle, ana covered the
retreat Of the Americans The slain in the
battle we're buried in this field.
WHERE LAFAYETTE WAS WELCOMED.
This spot WIS also the scene Of another In
tsresting historical event. When the Marquis
de Lafayette visited Warrington in 1924 upon
the invitation Of Congress, he was met here BY
the chief officers Of the government and %.
corted to the city.
On the high ground southwest Of the spring
elevated 220 feet above tide level, stands the
Reform School Of the District This hill wa
known ~ Mount Pleasant before the civil var,
but it i Mount Lincoln now. Old Fort Ian
coin Of civil war memory stood on its summit
end. some Of the sarthvoxks ere stu to b sesz
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them being some fine old pines and cedars.
Mr.. Hyatt also built the old railway station.
which is nearly opposite his premises. and
which is now used as freight depot. He died
in 1884, in the eighty-ffth year Of his age
The attractive residence and grounds east OF
the Hyatt place and opposite the passenger
station belongs to Mr.. Sebastian Aman.
There are many handsome residences on the
Baltimore road, among them being the home
of DR. Henry 8. Hall of the Treasury Depart
ment, which occupies one of the most elevated
and commanding sites in the vicinity. splen-
did view is presented from his front porch
Hyattsvil1e is now an incorporated town,
with board Of commissioners, and has popu-
lation of 1909 by the last census.
No liquors are sold in the place, and, alto
gether, it presents thrifty, inviting appear
ance.
THE BLADENsBURa BRIDGE.
Arriving at the wooden bridge that spans the
Anacostia by one of the two routes above de-
scribed the famous chalybeate spa is espied to
the left and little east of the southern end of
the bridge. This spring was once popular
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field formed by the two roads. His line, viii h
was about a quarter of mile west of the
bridge, extended from road to road and beyond
each. The artillery (Myer's, Magruder's an |
Peters batteries) were massed on the high
ground northwest Of the mill. near where Mr..
Yost's house now stands Peters guns were
considerably in advance of the others. At the
vortex or point Of the angle was large barn.
surrounded by an orchard, which sheltered the
movements of the British troops.
oARLEToN's MILL
Carleton's mill ia We v old structure and in
its palmy days was one of the best equipped
concerns Of the kind in tine country. Even in
its old age it is efficient 1t is now operated
by Mr.. Dodge. The Carleton mansion is in
its rear. The old building had a narrow escape
from destruction during the battle. 1t was &C.
cupied by some of Stansbury's sharpshooters,
who picked of several redcoats as they advanced
across the Anacostia. This fact having been
communicated TO Gen. Ross Immediately after
the battle he dispatched file OF his soldiers to
fire it. When the soldiers reached the mill they
found it occupied by many of their wounded
comrades. The building was on this account
spared. -f' --'s
Half mile brings you to His HAND. Highland
station on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
being over to the right. Beyond here Canoe
creek is crossed, in the valley Of which, extend
ing for few hundred yards on either side oil
the road, are Duel meadows, the notorious
dueling grounds of old. These meadows wit
messed many bloody as well as bloodless
affair of honor" 1t would be difficult to sup
ply acomplete list Of the duels fought here
Tor the facts concerning many of them were
never known by the public. The following list
| incomplete though it be, is reproduced from
| old records of the period:
payton-C Clinton, 1903; settled without blood
shed, Clinton making the amende honorable
Decatur-Barron, 1910; former killed, latte1
wounded.
Hopkins -, 1874 former killed.
Hvole-Dallas, 1915, latter wounded.
MasOn-McCarty, 1919; former killed, latter
wounded.
Lega-Sega. 1921; latter killed.
Randall-Fox, 1921; latter killed.
Crocker-Gibson, 1922; former shot through
lungs.
Graves-Cilley, 1888; latter killed.
Jones-Johnson, 1915: latter killed.
Daniel-Johnson, 1858; neither hurt
Dsvis-Ridgway. 1858; latter did not return
fire.
Most Of The duels were fought in the meadow
south Of the road.
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resort. being visited by many strangers in the
old days. The stream here forms the dividing
line between Hyattsville and Bladensburg.
You are now in the venerable town of Bla-
densburg. and the road traversed is called Main
street. 1t is really part of the Baltimore pike.
But how changed the street from the old pros
porous days of the town! Instead Of business
hustle and life you behold an almost deserted
village" On the west side of the road as you
advance the ruins of the once renowned Gross
Tavern" are observed, which are now inclosed
by white wooden fence. This was a noted
hostelry in the old days, being the resort of
eminent public men. The details of many
duel were arranged within the old walls and
many Q political scheme was conceived and
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part Of the old town, and u contains many
pleasant eommodious old residences. Az IL
head 10 Lowndes Hin, where the British line Of
battle was formed that overran the Americana
on that Inflated August day seventy-six year.
ago. The old Lowndes mansion 10 on the north
side OF the street, in beautiful, commanding
inclosurs called ''Blenheim." Richard T.
Lowndes. the proprietor Of the place in 1914
officers wounded in the battle were taken "a
and cared for in his house. Opposite the
Lowndes gate Il the entrance to Mr.. Stevens
place. which occupies the most elevated point
on Lowndss Hin. Grand, far-rsaching visws
On the south side Of Sand street, u the
western base Of Lowndss Hill, Of the mouth Of
Anacostia road, 10 . large brick building which
dates back to 1746. These figures are inscribed
en- its old chimney, which are seen from the
road.
Scotchman named Bladen was the founder
Of the town. He was Calvanist Of the strictest
school, and was the head and pioneer of q
colony OF bis countrymen and co-relgionists.
The Roman Catholics under the Calverts were
their neighbors on the north, and tradition
says that the most friendly relations existed
between the members of both settlements.
The old town. which was founded nearly two
hundred years ago, is five and one-third miles
northeast of Washington, and has q population
of SOB, about half Of whom are colored
The cemetery on the hill to the southwark,
over on the Anacostia road, overlooking the
town, 10 worth a visit. Some of its tombstopes
date back to the year 100.
MEMORIES OF THE BATTLE.
You move to the right across the iron
bridge that spans the Anacostia little west Of
the old wharf visions of the disastrous battle
Of August "a. 1914, pass before you The light
ing commenced right here at the stream and
extended to the hills beyond the Reform
School Gen. Ross commanded the British,
while the Americans had Gen. Winder for their
nominal commander.
The first shots from the guns of Maj Peters
Georgetown artillery. which were in position
near Cartoons mill. staggered the advance
line Of the British as il moved down Sand
street.
Bunker Hill roa6 is presently passed on
the right, Carletor's old mill being visible
near by. During the early part # the battle
Stansbury's command occupied the triangular
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CARLETON'S MILLS.

On the opposite side of the street is a neat
two-sfory frame building, which glories in the
name OF Prince Georges House"
Old Dr Barron's drug store il one Of the
notaoie landmarks Of Bladensburg. The doctor
himself IL genial gentleman and the oracle Of
the town. His residence, which stands imme-
diateiy south Of the store is more than one hun
dred years old The old gentleman witnessed
the great reception given Lafayette at Rives /.
on the District line, in 1924. and speaks Of it
glowingly. He is now eighty odd wears of age,
and Is decidedly well preserved for his years.
short distance north Of DR.. Barron's, on the
same side OF the street, will be noticed q large
frame church edifice with dilapidated APP
pearance This Is the old Methodist Church,
which was abandoned some years ago, the So
ciety moving to Hyattsville, where they erected
. neat modern edifce.
THE OLDEST house.
The oldest house in the place n DR.. d. p.
Godman's, which is located on the west side of
Main street, . few PAGES north Of the site Of
Ross Tavern Going south from the spa Il il
the second residence on the right Il il q
frame with . stone foundation and q peculiar
balcony in front The stone used in the base-
ment came from England ~ ballast in a ves-
sci 1t was built in 1876.
Reaching the foot of Main street and MOVING
. few steps to the left You stand on the old
wharf at the foot of Sand street Originally
called East street,, that once swayed under
vast loads ofvaluable commercial commodities.
For be it remembered Bladensburg was once.
even before the revolution, . place of con.
siderable commercial importance Connie
dious vessels piled TO and fro regularly. The
cause Of the decadence Of the place Is probably
found in the fact that tho waters of the Eastern
branch steadily receded until the stream b.
came unnsvigable for craft Of any sizs.
soxK OLD MANSIONS
Sand street y 1t present the most attractive
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Hungry for Statistics.
From the Detroit Free Press.

From the Detroit Free Press.
He was such q smart-looking tramp that the
woman in the back yard. when he appeared,
thought he was an agent Of some sort.
Good morning, ma m" he said glibly, TAX
ing off his hat
II don't want to buy anything today" shs
replied, busying herself with clotheslins.
TIN glad OF that, am" he chirpsd, 'foz
I've got nothing to SELL"
saint you an agent Of some kind?" she in
CURED, her woman's curiosity getting the bet
ter Of her.
THANK gracious heaven, ms'am, I'm not y
he replied forvently.
What are you, thenf" and shs began TO baeh
I'm collector, ma'am."
we don't owe anything" she said nsr-
"You should be grateful for that, ma'am. bui
you are mistaken in me again; I'm not that
"No?''
"Ne, ma'am; I'm collector Of vital stsHs
Going to take the census again." ~ in.
Quired anxiously.
Wrong again, ma'am. It's only plain, every
DAY vital statistics / want"
What do you mean?' ~
vital ststistics, ma'Am; Vital statistics
bread and meat, and perhaps pie or cold pud
ding, ma'am, to put II In the veruAcular. That
the only vital, statistics Tn after, and they'rS
very vital. ma'am, for haven't seen ons fol
tventy-four hours"
'.Oh," she exclaimed With : sieh Of relief
and he went away loaded With shtk1ieG
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THE DUEL MEADOWS.
view. The main building is occupied by the
| superintendent, boys dining room, chapel
library and rejecting room. The reception
room for visitors is on the left of the main
entrance. On either side of the main building
are two detached wings, occupied by the assist
ants and as school and dormitories. The farm
contains $50 acres.
The mouth Of Rives road il nearly opposite
the school
RELICS OF THE WAR
On the site now occupied by Mr.. G. R. Cox's
residence, nearly opposite the west gate Of the
school grounds, stood q battery during the
years of the civil war.
The line Of pines running east and west in
the rear Of Coxs mark line OF old war time
rifle pits. Fort Thayer stood on the hill to the
northwest of the pines An eighth Of mile
west of Cox's, on the north of the road, is
Clark Mills old place. Avalon Heights, pros
pective villa, joins Mills on the east Oppo-
site Mills on the south of the road. is Franklin
Rives handsome place, the building being an
old-fashioned two-story brick
COLLEEN Rod brook runs under the road west
of Rives', few yards from which you pass, on
the right, the entrance to Queens Chapel road,
opposite which stands the old Half way House,
which was referred to in the excursion of the
18th Instant.
You will now proceed homeward along the
pike, which has previously been travelled and
need not be described again.
On the pike opposite Mount Olivet cemetery
stood in the old days popular public house
1t was called Spring Tavern" the name being
derived from fine spring on the premises
resort as the Halfway House. was destroyed
during the late war.
The Baltimore road is full Of historic inter-
est and one forgets himself in recalling the
stirring scenes and incidents that have made
every foot Of the ground classic. In the old
In mil trau OH x,ka
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formulated beneath the old roof.
William Writ, the great lawyer author of the
"British Spy" and Attorney General Of the
United States for twelve years, was born in a
house that stood on the north side of the old
tavern. 1t may be interesting to state here the
historical fact that Writ ran for President in
1882 as the anti-Masonic candidate, one state
only Vermont casting its electoral vote for
him.
A few yards south Of the old ruin, on the
same side Of the street, is an old brick house.
in front of which is O sign suspended across
the sidewalk bearing this legend: George
Washington House." the words envreathing
. portrait Of the father of his country"
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south OF town. near the bridge at the famous
spa, the other route being by way Of Railroad
avenue 70 the left. However, before returning
you viii want to learn some facts about the
pleasant town OF Hyattsyille.
EVANSVILLE.
Hyattsyille was founded more than thirty
years ago by Mr.. G. C. Hyatt. native Of Prince
George'seounty, Md The old family mansion,
which il nearly as old as the town, stands north
Of the railroad. little west Of the station. II
d plain three-story and basement brick with
. balcony running the entire length OF its 'front.'
Tia house II almost hidden from view by .
Ghisk grove Of trees Of various spseias smong
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IRON the SeweAenr SlrculAf-
The following incidents happened ~ oro-
Vile, Cal II was handsome solitaire and shs
evidently desired the jewelsr 10 know thss u
was her engagement ring.
81 would hketo have this ring cut down 70
suit my finger" said the hsndsomsst heart
smasher, a. she dourished the brilliant ring be-
fore the eyes Of the jeweler.
The jeveler took the ring and smilsd--hs hal
seen it before.
Il can hx that in . minute" he replied
screving . magnifying glass in his eye, ana
taking 2 small, sharp-pointed instrumsnt il
his hand, he touched . minute button on tho
inside Of the ring and made IL the enact sizA
saying, - he placed il on her finger: .You 80
these rings are made In this manner for he
reason that they are worn by % many diGsrsso
people; IL 10 Q great convenience"
The young lady sailed out Of the store burn
ing With indignation, and the reason ~ di1
not ny was because she didn't have ths vingG
What did she think? You know; and d h only
necessary 70 state that she did not vear ~
ring. Another girl has IL nov. bus this 49,
The jeveler was not permitted 70 toush -
button--the young man did Il hinssn
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among ths pine Trees that sevsr ~ sassssn
slope.
The school d wen worth visiA n va
located here In 1871. Il b for boys only, and
y under the supervision Of the Department Of
Justice, although the President Of the United
States II, under the law, the head Of the insti-
tuition The trustees are required 10 render
their annual report to him. The boyA Who are
kept until they attain legal age, divide their
time between the school and shopa The build
ings are 220 feet above the Anacostia, which
runs in the rear, and command Q far-EeachiAg
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IN a SOUTHERN cILMK
WAss Visitor IN Resdsrss ssss - x.as-
ct Htn-

Up rHr fArucA-A roRrpous srnEAn-rEnrIL8
LANDS AND hEAurIFuL scESERy-AS EvKx TIE
fEkarrHf-rRoDucrs OF TIE sou<-wRAI q
VISITOR sHouLD TAXI WIFE Mn.
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about present company. There's o few mar
ried men who's all right. and there's a big LOT
who amt worth a cupful Of salt water And
yonder's one Of EN-
The men turned, and about four hundred
yards away they saw heavily built young fell
low with Ratchet and nails mending the fence
that inciosed small and neatly kept two-story
house. The countenance OF every one in the
party fell--every one except the captain. He
ground his teeth and sneered.
That's q nice married man for you; . nice
iandiubberiy piece Of dough and fresh water
Nov, captain, you've no right to talk against
Henry that way: You know that he resigned
because he had the heart disease. You know"
Tom Thorp, I know more about Henry
Dane in minute than you do in q year, and ]
say he's lazy loafer. Who brought that boy
up? did; d. him! Who taught him to be
the strongest helmsman and the best all-round
life saver on the island? Who got him place
in this crew? did, and you all know it.
When he wanted TO git married said no; moi
that had nothing agin the woman, but she
we: woman, and II Tom was to take my place
he had NO right to git married. But married
he had the heart disease. Bah!"
BE fair, captain. There amt drawer man
ON the Island than Henry" said the tall surf
man. I'VE all saw him keel over ont there in
the surf no less than four times."
BEE. ne fr s.s s dozen s.R ss.
That don't show nothing. He passed the ex,
animation, didn't hep
but Y wasn't very strict in his case," IN.
swered the long man.
H was strict enough. There ANT NO DICK.
ness On this island--you know that-and Henry
was the soundcst boy here till be got married
and then his wife and that doctor who WA
down here last summer made him believe thai
eomething allied hts heart and told him that hs
got out d. him! he got out And haip'i
spoke TO him since, and wouldn't II he vas on
his dying bed. Rssry hops hAa vas Wrapped
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