The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1892-06-25
IN FOOTHILL GROVES,
Where Ira G. Hoitt Has Found
Retirement.
THt INTERESTING ENTERPRISE Ne IS NURSING
The Well-KuOwn Educator Gives an
Interesting Account of Himself,

Since the expiration OF his term of
office ~ State Superintendent of Public
Instruction, little over year ago, but
little has been heard of Ira q, lloitt
who filled that office for four years.
An EreRiag Post reporter who went in
quest ol him yesterday found him ut
one OF tho most charming places OF re-
tiyoment in California.
Ahghting from the train at the pretty
suburban village OF SAN Mateo ho was
soon speeding over the country road
which presented panorama OF luXun-
ous beauty, Two miles from the town
narrow lane opened in the road. The
long graceful curves of this lovely and
shaded lane were followed for nearly
mile westward toward the foothills, and
at length the open gate of magnificent
private estate was entered. After round
ing the top OF II little hill, picturesque
country seat nesting in sheltered
place at the foot OF graceful hills burst
on the view. A well-kept orchard,
acres of flowers and Il neat garden spot
were successfully passed, and then came
picturesque bridge over tho neck of
little lake and under an arch OF massive
live oaks. The long porch which ended
the journey was embowered in roses
and palms; flowers and foliage of various
kinds charmed the eye at every turn.
This was the country home OF the
late j. III. Rcdington who for years
lavished wealth ON the house and
grounds. 1t was secured last year by
Mr.. Hoitt who opened there lloitt's Oak
Grove School for boys. The house is
elegantly furnished, has library,
billiard-room and every facility for the
enjoyment of home comfort. Not u
sound OF exterior human life reaches
this romantic retrcat-sheltered by hills
and by live-oak groves. Here the wel.-
known educator was found, enjoying his
life and labor as master of n school in
which his own educational ideas could
be wholly carried out. la response 10 a
servants summons, he came from the
school-building where recitations were
going on and cordially greeted the re-
porter.
Yes, we are rather in retirement
now" he said, "but we are enjoying the
life We nave twenty-five boys now and
there are four instructors besides my
wife and myself. | find that my health
has been better here than for years past,
although have never had any serious
trouble since my severe attack OF sciatica
about six years ago. My physician
finally gave me relief, but symptoms OF
rheumatism continued, appearing especi-
allyin my right arm. Many people have
been surprised that did not go to my
physician again, but did not. Some
friend suggested that | try Warmers
Safe Cure, and as it was very easy TO
do | did it. II gave me immediate relief
and since then have used it at every
recurrence of rheumatic symptoms.
have not used anything else and it has
never failed to give prompt relief. /
have bottle on hand now, and only
day before yesterday | bought bottle
for one of our boys who had pains in
his back. If felt at liberty TO do so I
could mention the names OF acquan-
tances who have used it with great
success. One is man in business in
Oakland who tried Warmers Safe Cure
for kidney trouble and was cured. AZ
you ask me the question directly | have
no hesitation in saying that | regard it
as very valuable remedy, for my own
experience has demonstrated that it is"
The reporter thanked Mr.. Hott for
the information he had so candidly and
courteously given, and almost regret
fully withdrew from the beautiful
groves where the eminent educator has
found an ideal place for "A seat OF learn
ing.-Sdn Francisco EreRin1 Post.
Some nObemen are never heard OF at home or
abroad until they marry American girls