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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-20
Live ON VEST
POCKET FOOD.
Six Persons HaVs Eaten Moth
Ing Else in Three Weeks.
EXPERIMENTS MADE AT PARIS.
Dr. Lsra Talks About The CaneM Cure hs
Has lIssser,s -Ts Save the Eyes
Of tho Young.
EXPERIMENTS MADE At PARIS.

Paris Jan. ao.-The experiments So
crstly rlade upon six volunteers 70 test
Prof. Bertholt's theories regarding the
value OF chemical foods, have hscn sue
cessful 30 far
The feur men and Two women subjected
90 his treatment have eaten nothing Tor
three weeks except pellets containing va
rious combinations of carbon s2ste and
hydrogen. and this without showing dis
tress or impairment ~ strength.
Three have lost considerable flesh. tho
weight OF two has remained stationary,
while one actually Is growing fat upon
The strange regimen.
TELLS or CANCER CURE
Or Lucien Leroy. who recently startled
the Academy OF Medicine BY ssscrtins
that he had discovered a cure for cancer,
declines to be technically interviewed he
fore the report he is now preparing upon
q large number OF successful cases In his
hospital and private practice has been
presented 10 the academy. But Dr. Lc-
roy makes this general statement;
~ claim first that cancer is always
Curable bv employing internally and 81
multancously arsenic and quiuinc iu their
usual thorspeutical doses. more or less
high, according 20 the case, and SECONDLY
that cancer inoculatiOn rs only possible
IL live Cancerous germs are grated upon
2ome lupus of tubercillosed parts.
RISING GENERATIONS EYES.
Another member OF TN. academy. Dr.
laval, the famous blind oculist, purposes
10 call the governments attention to tho
alleged fact that the cyesiEht Of large
number Of children has been permanently
injured because the school teachers never
seat the children In the class room ac-
cordnG To- their visual power.
Or laval has designed an exceedingly
gimple board with various sizes of letters
and geometriCal signs. which permits the
teacher 10 tell instantly az vhst distance
the child should be from the blackboard
BADNESS AND SENlLtTN.
Prof Metchnikoh. of the Pasteur insu-
tutc when interviewed about tho cure
for haldness. ascribed 20 him manifested
great displesSurc at what he called INC
FOOLISH eagernSSS Of lournallsts'
~ thev learn that we are studNlne
question" he said, they invariably rush
out an announcement that the proolehl
has been solved nv life has been bur
drned by strange callers and barfeis os
mail since some newspaper men printed
that / had found a remedy against Senlls
decay I'm the animal cells. and that ] hao
discovered the elixir Of perpetual EVltn.
Now about the badness cure, the tact
IL simply this: During certain bacteri-
Illogical experiments we discovered tndt a
ynicrobc causes discolorstiof ef the hair;
Therefore | think IL will be easy 10 nnd
a treatment which will prevent the hair
turning white. That ~ all 80 TAT
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-20

A tenet ct architects In the artistic De-
NelSpmcUt of au exposition building is
that tho decorative features such ss
groups ot ytatuarY. mould ngs. inSrrip-
uons and wall rain tiuys. shall act forth
Dr ~ teast hsrInoulgc with the uses 10
phich tho building H. 90 hc put. II will
bc entirely possible for the architects %
follow this tenet IN their designs for tho
huildings under their new naTuCf. The
work on noue ~ tn huildinus. 'xCcpt
perhaps tho Trs r sportstiou building. hes
progref sed ss fsr &C the decorative ue-
tails
The general form % the structures was
shown in the preliminary sketch plans.
10 these drawings ths entrances and their
development. the roof liner and the IA
csdsf wetc nxsd. The drawings 81 build.
inEA now IN the hands cf the craftsmen
IN Director Tsyl0rr office hsvr 10 10 only
with the construction details which Will
b. put IN. in tfdfs and beam and rafter.
the details shown iu the preliminary
plans The decorative details. the grvJps
N ftntuarN. the mOuldinss and the in
fcriptions viii come later and thece VIII
b. ADAPTED 20 the uscs ~ which the build
irK 10 tc be guL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-20
at
OAKHURsT

It's easy II you only try. The lots are
high. dry and level, have beautiful sur
roundings, are located in rapidly In
creasing section aud within easy access
of the city. Stocks and bonds depre-
ciate, banks refuse ia pay, but these lots
are ever increasing in value This is the
young mans opportunity. Price, $50 each
and the terms only 81 down; soc. week.
Don't delay. but see Us at once for fur
ther particulars.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-20
fna oVEa "a YEARS

MRS. wINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over nifty years by
millions of mothers for their ehiIdr.s
while teeihinF with perfect success "A
roothes he child. eofters The g,In.s. st.
i,y- all ain. cures wind collie. and 4. the
beet remedy for Diarroh,s. n will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately Sold
by druggists IN every part of the world
Twenty five cents q bottle. BE sure and
ssk for Mrs. Winsiow's soothing Syrup"
ssd saks nc ether kind.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-20
ASENSlBLE MAN

Syould use Kemp . Balsam for the Throat
ard Lungs It il curing more Coughs
Colds. Asthma. Bronchitis Group and all
Throat and Lung Troubles. than any
other medicine. The proprietor has au-
fhorized any druggist 10 give Nou a
sample Bottle Free 30 convince you OF
the merit oil this great remedy. Price 2oc.
and J0C.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-20
SEEKS DIVORCE
FIFTH Time.
Mrs. SchuItz-litsII- Vaughn
LonsdaIs- Mason's Petition.
ASKS FOR ANOTHER DECREE.
Woman Has Had Varied Career ani De-
eIarss She Married Without Knowing
IL Charged With 6Igany.
ASKS FOR ANOTHER DECREE.

e1s...,3..Sec. .-:,:,.@:: :@::,:s$e:s.> 80.
. strange carere Of Netuo Abbey &.
!. schultz ; Litten-vaughn-Lo -Lonsdsle- !.
9. Mason: !.
!. isl7-Bom in Cleveland a niece :
:, OF senator william A. Clark Of :
; Montana. /:
. lssa-Narried 10 George schultz; /.
. divorced next year I.
. isss-Marrea James Is. Attou :
) who divorced her in 1852. (.
: lse,-uarrled Edward vaughn (,
) separated next year.
Z lseo--Marricd John r. Lonsdale. !.
. 1887 separated from Lonsdalo. /,
! 1901 Married Johannes Mason and g.
!. was sued Tor blsamy bat acquit- >
:. ted. 2
. Ises-sues for annulment Of mar :
: rIasc 10 Mason .
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-20

FOR sALE-Jusr THINK or TT. A
prsnd new cottage Of rooms. coIRpicte
in thorouKh and ertistic manner, fnl
only $500. terms easy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-20

New York. Jan 20 Mrs Netue Abbey
schultz Littell-Naughn-L -Lonsdale- Mason
has begun suit in the supreme court
BROOKLYN, 10 have annulled her marriags
10 her hfth and latest husband Johannes
Mason who. she says. welded her while
she WAS under the influence of hypno-
1ism or drugs.
Mrs Mason never remembered her fifth
marriage. although the minister aud Wit
discovered her fourth
husband. who had her Srrcstcd for big
amy as the result
Mrs. Mason tor Mrs I.ousdale as she
stiil calls hcrsclO has had remarkable
marital career.
She was born in Cleveland. and her
father Judge Pcarly Abbey was a dea-
con of the church. which John - Rocke-
felcr then attended She il said 90 be q
niece ~ senator Clark of Montana
MARRIED \ STUDENT
In rsss Miss Abbey married George
Schultz. medical student, hut he left "A
few months later for the war and she SEE
cured a divorce the following year.
In 1868 she married James H. lAttell, "A
wealthy New Yorker and for twenty
acars they lived ia Brooklyn
Then his fortune wancd and Mrs. Lit
Tell managed boarding house
IA 1899 l.ttel secured a divorce from
Ills wife naming bourdcr, Edward
Naughn. as co. respondent. Vaughn and
Mrs Littel went TO Jersey City aud were
married on Christmas Day This honey
moon lasted but few months
Early in 1880 they separated and the
wife resumed The name Of Littell Bllt
lfyinen pursued her The Naushns were
divorced aud within = few months John
j. Lonsdsle. a member OF the board ot
education OF Bayonne q widower with
four children led the widow, as she
called herself 20 the altar. tie had adj
Neriised FOR a hoIsckeeper, but found in-
stead a Wife.
Trouble began almost at once Lousddle
accused his bride OF stopmDthery treat
mcnt OF his children. and after few
years OF married life. they separated.
Lonsdalc sued his wife for divorce bu,
lost, ana was compelled 20 give her s. a
week allowance.
Mrs I.onsdalc again became boarding
mistress. and on May @ 1891 she auo
johannes Mason a bosrder went before
the Rev. r. h. Stockdalc of the Flcct
street Methodist church. Brooklyn ano
were married Lonsdalo heard of this an,
had his wife arrested for higany. Sht
pleaded that She had 100 recollection 9I
the marriage and that Mason had disap'
pcared
ne nIS UOr ntcu hcaTd OF sidce, Sh
was acquitted but LOnsdalc at one,
stopped payment of the s. allowance.
N IS understood that tlis aundlr1Cnt o
the marriage with Mason. NJ granted
viii De- followed bv demand Tor Che 20
ueNal of "a S. wtekv allowance tlon
1.onsdole.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-20

FOR SALOON ANpRM STREET. 4
one-fsmiiy house or ~ roemx. lots o
land, with stable OF 3 stalls, for very lcv
price. ISAAC l., GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-20

FOR SALE--wE NAVE TOR SALE
GOOD one-famiiy kouses on sutton stree
AZ low prices. IL you are looking TOT
lSAAC l.. NOFr co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-20

FOR sAy4E-INsPIRE YOUNG PEo-
pie with the ambition TO make noney
presents az opportunity unparalleled.
ISAAC l.. GOEF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-20

FOR SALE-A FINE 9-FAAItr
house on Esten street: has 10 rooms and
rents for gao a year; price. seooo ISAAC
J.. GOrF co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-20

FOR SALE--A BRAND NEW COSY
suburban homo for $500. 4 place where
YOU can keep poultry and have a nice
location. $lcO down secures it. ISAAC
l.. CONN CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-20

FOR sALE--FoR $500 YOU CAN sE
cure a cottage OF rooms, steam heat ans
all convenienees. on Pine street. lSAA,
j.. COPE co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-20

FOR sALE-HERE YOU ARE. YOU
who want 10 invest. s-family house.
Just over the line in No. Providenee, TOT
$500. Terms 90 suit you. ISAAC H..
GOEE co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-20

FOR SALE At WASHINGTON
paFK- SoHe bright NJ cottages OF
q s. . and 10 rooms, all modern Inn
provements. furnace heat, etc: splendid
jocation Let us show them 10 Noi.
ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-20
ISAAC L. GOFF co.,
Real Estate and General Insurance
IL Westminster st.

FOR SALE-HERE'S A BARGAIN
for YOU A cottage of rooms. IL acres
OF land. fine stable. 3 minutes from cleo
tries; price only 5000. ISAAC l.. GOFF
co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-20

FOR SALE-A 2-FAMILY HOUSE OF
Is rooms: steam heat and everything MOD
ern: located of Broad street ~ nice locd-
ton: price SJoo6. ISAAC l.. GOFF CO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-20

FOR SALE-oN WENDELL STREET
A S-fsmily house, te rooms. t6np SCI ~
OF land: price, $4,000. ISAAC T.. CoFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-20

FOR SALE-CAN PEOPLE AFFORD
10 be without a home of their own. That .
consider. Think n over. ISAAC t. GoFF
co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-20

FOR sALE-GoOD INVESTMENT.
Property on Gladstone avenue; two :
family house 1000 80. ft. of land; price,
sSsos ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-20

FOR sALE-A TWO AND THREE
family house on EDDY and Swan streets
1900 sa. "a. Ell land: price reasonable
ISAAC l.. GOFf co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-20

Fop sALE-LoTs HIGH. DRY ANIL
level that arc bound % rapidly incTeasc
in value for 30. terms 81 down; soc.
week. ISAAC l.. GOFr co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-20

FOR SALE-oN CENTRAL STREET.
A 2-family house of Is rooms $500 SO. ~.
OF land; rents S56 month: will be sold
reasonable ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-20

FOR sALE-wE HAVE JUST A FEW
more lots left on the Kimball plat II YOU
Mani ons Nou'll have TO step lively.
ISAAC j.. GOFH co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-20

FOR SAI.E-oK ATLANTIC AvENUF
house Of - rooms: soo0 81. ~. of Haze
steam heat and Improvements. Sc
ISAAC l., GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-20

FOR SALE-oN FEDERAL STREET.
2-fsmily house OF 10 rooms I'm good con-
dition price. 5000 ISAAC L. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-20

FOR SALE-GOOD INVESTMENT
property for sale on Coddlng street: see
rs az once. ISAAC, J.. GOFF CO., III
Westminster street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-20

FOR sAI,E-A s-FAMILY HOUSE or
Is rooms. with steam heat, etc. on SO.
Angel street. Everything In nrst.class
condition. Call on ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-20

FOR SALE-AUCTIoNEER AND No
tarv Publics at short notice. ISAAC l..
GOFF co. Real Estate and General IN
Surancc, III Westminster street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-20

FOR sAIE-THE FEW. REMAINING
lots on Lillian avenue will be sold az a
very low price. Don't let this opportu'
nifty escape TO secure enc. ISAAC IL
(,OEE 90.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-20

FOR SALE-A FINE COTTAGE OF
.O00 50. II. of land. ISAAC l.. GOFF CO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-20

FOR SALE-wE WILL BUILD YOU A
pretty, sensible and cosy cottage I'm a
nice location for $500 down. balance same
as rent. ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-20

FOR SALE-JUsT IN THE MARKET
2-fauily house Of 20 rooms. iurnac
heat and conveniences. on Oak street
ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-20

FOR sALE-IF YOU INTEND re
build this spring let US show YOU ou'
Sirferent plans and eSplsin 20 YOU oui
easy terms. ISAAC l.. GOFF CO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-20

FoP sAIT-A Ia story cottage of
rooms, 5000 so. It. OF land. furnace heat
etc. on Elmwood avenue; price spoo
ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-20

FOR SAI,E-JUST THINK, cor
taess ef rooms i'm East Providence 70
$500: rents slso year. ISAAC l.. GoFl
co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-20

FOR SALE-IF YOU ARE LOOKING
for property in any location don't fail TO
call on US; We guarantee Satisfs ction.
ISAAC L. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-20

FOR sALE-FOR s2c DOWN AND
balance the same as rent We. Will build
t"f modern cottage with all the COM
sorts Of n home. thoroughly constructed
ana finely finished. ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-20

FOR sALE-THREE HOUSES OK So
peTior street with 64oo So. n. OF land. 10
S6Ns. ISAAC T.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-20
RlfLKOA
NEW YORK. NEW HAVEN AND
HARTFORD RAILROAD.

Time Table giving full informatien
as TO locsl and through train service
may be obtained at Providence stauon
and stations below
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-20

USE DIR. HARRIsONs PAIN cvIR-
or this season; G,vss instAnt relief 70
colds, sevsrs cramps and La 0r'p7G
Doctor IN sr srgsnsy. For sale every
y-hSrS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-20
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
Westminster Street.

e FOR SALE.
!. Westminster Street.
FOR sALs-INsPIRE YOUNG PEo-
pie with the ambition to make money;
teach them 10 invests our sIo house ,sls
HsAxc Rsi.sc'i +. e sorssP ssPesst"'''y so' u'''''''
FOR sALE-Jusr THINK or TT. A
in a thorough and srtistic mssnnsr, fsr
only s1soc terms easy.
FOR sALE-oN ANpHM STREET. A
one.famiiy house or ~ rooms. lots OF
land, with stable OF . stalls, for very 10"
price. ISAAC L. GoTP co.
FOR SALOON WENDELL STREET
S-fsmily house, is rooms, tbp So ~.
Of land; price, $4,000 ISAAC T.. GoFF CO.
FOR sALE-wE NAVE TOR SALE 2
good ons-faniiy houses on sutton stree.
propertv % p'lTe h. ,b., ,oos,.on sS on cali ii on us.
ISAAC l.. dorF co.
FOR sAI,E--FoR $500 you CAN ST.
cure a cottage or rooms, steam heat and
All conveniences, on Pine street. lSAAC
L. GoFF co.
FOR SALE A FINE 2-FAAIfr
house ora Esten street: has 10 rooms and
rents for xlto year; price. s2oeo ISAAC
- N'Ch a W.
FOR sALE-A TWO AND THREE
family house on EDDY and swan stres,s' t
ISAAC l.. GoFr co.
FoR sALE-LoTs HIGH. DRY AMI
tn value for 80: terms 81 down; soc. a
week. ISAAC l.. GOFr co.
FOR sALE-oN FEDERAL STREET.
2-fsmilY house OF 10 rooms I'm good con-
dition: price, 5000 ISAAC L. GoFr CO.
FOR SALE-oN ATLANTIC AVENUE.
house of y rooms: 500 81. n. of is..a,
steam hest and Improvements. See
ISAAC l.. GoFF co.
FOR SAIE-CAN PEOPLE AFFORD
10 be- without a home Of their own. Ihst
question svery sensible Workman shoula l,E,
consider Think II over ISAAC l.: GobF
co.
FOR sALE-A s.FAMILY HOUSE or
Is rooms, with steam heat, etc. on so.
Angel street. Everything In nrst.class
condition. Call on ISAAC l.. GogF CO.
FOR sALE-JUsT THINK, COT
tarss ef Z rooms i'm East Proyidencc r2s 10,
$500: rents s4so a year. ISAAC l.. GoFF
co.
FOR sALE-A FINE COTTAGE or
rooms on Pavilion avenue Tor Slo1: nss
.ooo so. II. Of land. ISAAC 1. GofF Co.
FOR SALE-THREE HOUSES OK So.
peTior street with d4co so. IT. OF land, for
s600t. ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
FOR SALE-JUST IN THE MARKET.
A 2-family house OF 70 rooms. furnace
heat and conveniencess on oak street
ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
FOR SALT--A Ia story cottage OF y
rooms 5000 su. ft. OF land, furnace heat'
etc, on Elmwood avenue; price Sisoo.
ISAAC l.. GOrF co.
FOR sAI.E-THE FEW REMAINING
lots on Lillian avenue Will be SOLD az
very low price. Don't let this opportn-
nifty escape TO secure enc. lsAAC H.
GOfF co.
FOR SAI.E-HERE YOU ARE: YOU
lust over the line in No. Providence. for
$500 Terms 90 suit you. ISAAC Il.
GoFF co.
FOR SALE AT WASHINGTON
pITF Sy0Fre trfrtrt,-t-ff~ef=fal- Cottages OF
8 & and 10 rooms, all modern Inn
provements furnace heat, etc; splenoid
jocation Let us show them 20 yoi.
ISAAC l.. GoFF co.
FOR SAIE-IF YOU INTEND TO
build this spring let US show YOU our
5iNerent plans and eSplsin 20 YOU our
easy terms. ISAAC l.. GOFF CO
FOR sALE-FOR s2c DOWN AND
balance the same as rent we will build
YOU modern cottage with al the com,
sorts Of a home. thoroughly constructed
trotabeH ISAAC T.. GOEE' co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-20

tAN.-." ~. o
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-20
Swan Point Cemetery,

o9lce-g North Main street
An omnibus runs from the Junction o'
Angcf sns South Anseii streets 70 tns
cemetery on Sundays every 20 minutes
from 10 A NJ. 20 r. II.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-20
FOR LADIES'.
Ladies', Or. LsFransss csmpsund

MO 01rP. HoUBk TRUNK on
vsreou sSSula - s1e % o.. ns<rtses'e
taln Cur-r. BiandinSa - Wsysoss-s
street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-20

ISAAC L. GOFF CO.,
Real Estate and General Insurance
IL Westminster ST
FOR SALE-HERES A BARGAIN
for you. A cottage of ] rooms. IL acres
or land fine stable, minutes from cleo
tries; price only 5000. ISAAC l.. GoFF'
FOR SALE-oN CENTRAL STREET.
A 2-family house OF IS rooms. $500 so. n.
OF land; rents $50 a month: will be sold
reasonable ISAAC L. GoFP co.
FOR sALE-GooD INVESTMENT
property for sale on Coddlng street: see
us at once. ISAAC, J.. GoFF CO. III
Westminster street
FOR SALE--WE WILL. BUILD YOU A
pretty, sensible ard cosy cottage IN
nice location for s2oo down; balance same
as rent ISAAC l.. GoFF co.
FOR SALE-IF YOU ARE LOOKING
fer property in any location don't tail 10
fsAAc ffsll Sn L, SGoFTf co esoar'"'e0 '''i'''''"'
FOR sALE-AUCTIoNEER AND No
taIy P1blics at short notice; IshArAa, isaac y, L.
surance, III Westminster street.
FOR SALE-WE HAVE JUST A FEW
more lots left on the kimbaN plat ~ YOU
NanL-ons Nou'll have TO step lively.
ISAAC j.. GOFF co.
FOR SALE-A BRAND NEW COSY
suburban homo for $500. place where
YOU can keep poultry and have a nice
location $lcO down secures it. ISAAC
l.. GOFF co.
FOR SALE-A 2-FAMILY HOUSE OF
Is rooms; steam heat and everything mod
ern: located of Broad street ~ nice locd-
ton: price 5000. ISAAC l.. GOFF CO
FOR SALE-GOOD JNNESTAENI !.
Property on Gladstone avenue; two :
family house. 1000 80. n. OF land price,
$500 ISAAC l.. GOFF Co
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-11-02

of Presidents is the Octagon House.
This picturesque old residence was
used by Madison as Executive Man
sion after the British had burned the
White House. 1t was here that the
celebrated beauty Dolly Madison held
her court In August, 1873, a party
of invited guests were sitting down
to a banquet in the state dining room
of the White House, when a troop OF
British soldiers burst in and set fire
to the building The fire made small
headway, as a DRILLING rain was fall
ing, and soon went out. However, on
the next day, il was rekindled by the
British. doing serious damage, SO
much, in fact, as to make the mansion
uninhabitable. The Madisons fed.
The next year, 1914. they established
their household In the Octagon House,
and it became popularity known as the
Annex Executive Mansion" This old
residence is of queer shape, being
eightsided, as its name suggests. 1t
has fascinating round room on the
second floor over the front door, which
Dolly Madison used as her boudoir
The dwelling has three stories and a
basement, and was allowed to fall into
decay, having been empty for a num-
Der Of years, until comparatively re-
Gently, when it was put in perfect re-
pair. 1t is now used for Offices, being
in most convenient situation, at the
corner of New York avenue and
Eighteenth street, only one block
away from the War, state and Navy
departments.
President Madison occupied the Oc-
tagon House until the close of his adj
ministration on March 4, 1917. Pres
ident Monroe also lived in this his
toric dwelling during the first year of
his term. At the end of that period
he moved back into the White House
which had been repaired and recon
structed and was again ready for hab-
itation. 1t had been coated with white
paint from roof to foundation, and
gets its name from that fact.
The reason the octagon House re-
manned uninhabited for many years
was because it was reported to be
haunted Many ghosts We're said to
walk reclxlessly through the rooms.
One of the stories was that great ban
quets were held every night in the
dining room where the lovely Dolly
had entertained so delightfully."-. An
other was OF Q slave who noaned and
cried at intervals in most blood
curdling way. having been put to death
by a cruel master. There was also a
cat who roamed up stairs and down.
In fact nobody could be persuaded to
live in the dwelling for love or money.
Several of the Presidents, including
Arthur. Grant and Lincoln, spent a
e< ;derable part Of their time each