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THE OLD MANSION.

/ The solitude is startled now and then
Z by the hoarse croak Of the crow. as the
somber bird fits amid, the ruins. or the
more musical sounds of the bell from the
tower of Georgetown, College. and the
notes of the bugle from Fort Myer.
There are two outbuiltings Immediate
| ly adjacent to the house. the one doubt
/ iess the Kitchen and 1.-THE other the lee
house. The kitchen In old colonial houses
was customarily detached from the man
sion; and a well. with a superstructure,
| held the ice required through an entire
-suumer. Both these ercctions are in the
same rrincus state as the other build
(. ings on the island. all OF which were con-
structed at the sane time the house.
other
Islands Various Names
In historical lecture by Nr. Hugh T.
Taggsrt. delivered some years ago. he
said. referring to an old map in his pos
session. published in England in the early
part Of the eighteenth century. on which
the Potomac, above the Anacostia, Is
shown as a long but otherwise insig-
nificant stream to which was given the
name of Turkey Buzzard Run:
Two islands appear on this map in
Turkey Buzzard Run. just above its con-
fuence with the Anacostia. which are
called the 'Anacostian Islands One Of
these we have no difficulty in recognizing
as the present Analostan. or Mason's ISL
and, and the other as the island which
formerly existed at the Virginia end of
the Long Bridge. called at one time
Holmes Island and later 'Alexander's
Island
'In this connection | may add that sew
cral years ago | saw in the clerks Office
of Fairfax County Court a map which, it
is probable, had been prepared prior to
the Revolutionary War. with the object
of enlightcning the Court as to the pre-
tensions of the parties to an ejectment
suit. and which showed profile Of the
river on the Virginia side from a point
below the Four Mile Run as far uD as
the present Aqueduct Bridge. Upon the
map the two islands are delineated: the
lower one bears the name of Holmes
Island, and the one ABOVE 1t. namely.
Analostan. CT Mason's Island. bears the
name of My Lords Island Whether the
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so. Its interior is finished with taste and
in a costly style by its opulent owner.
From IT the public buildings of Washing
ton are seen to advantage. The garden
is kept in fine order-ornamental trees.
shrubs and rare plants are a source of at
traction to the botanist, while the kitchen
garden affords excellent roots OF the
choicest varieties. On the north side of
the island an alluvial meadow is rapidly
forming. The south side is substantially
walled and dotted with neat white cot
tages for servants buildings.
Warden justly remarks that The view
from this spot is delightful. It embraces
the picturesque banks of the Potomac. a
portion of the city and an cxpanse OF
water. of which the bridge terminates the
view
What change has come over this
smiling scene. a spectacle of more utter
desolation and ruin can scarcely be pic
tGred than the remains of the house
today. There is 4 certain pathos in see
ing the abode of former splendor and hos
pitality given over to ruin and decay:
domestic i.fe open to the sky. with forest
trees growing in the earth that has
usurped the place of the floors.
II is hard to imagine that here once
gathered the beauty and chiyalry of CO.
lcnial times and of the young Republic
that here Washington and jefferson dis
cussed with the gifted and broad minded
host the great questions Of the period: that
in these dismantled halls was danced tho
stately minuet. and that these bare, de-
caying walls have echoed the gay hilarity
CT the banqueting table and the musical
laughter of the ballroom.
Open, Broken, and Dismantled.
Through a broken vault. festooned with
delicate creeper" one sees the wine vault
bearing marks of recent temporary oc-
cupation in the embers of an extinct fire
All is open. broken. dismantled-in n con-
dition of 'ruinous perfection. The
spring verdure on a fine day at this
time of year lends beauty and charm TO
what at other seasons and in more
dreary weather must be very mourn
full and depressing. But with every leaf
bursting into dainty bloom, and the
ground over the vaulting of the floors car
petea with the wild violet, there is truly
a "gilded halo lowering round decay"
The Washington times., 1902-05-04
THE PRESIDENTS FLOWER.

HRESlDENT ROoSEvELT'S favorite
flower is the fragrant purple hello
L trope. So great is his fondness for
this particular flower that by his
orders there is placed on his desk fresh
every morning cluster of heliotropc
faint delicate perfume fills the room and
is observable at once upon entrance.
Often the President wears this flower as
a boutonniere at White House dinner
parties. state affairs well as private
functions. This boutonniere is prepared
for the President irrespective Of what
other flower NAY form the boutonnieres
for the other men at the table. Save On
such occasions. however, the President
rarely wears a flower in his buttorhole
prcferring TO have the freshly cut sprays
of heIio.rope placed in the handsome vase
upon the desk where it's odor can de-
light him throughout the discharge Of his
Official duties.
This special preference for any particu-
lar flower is the first on record for any
President OF the United States. President
Arthur was passionately fond of all low
ers and loved TO superintend personally
when possible and actually assist in the
decorations OF the state apartments when
any function was on hand.
Mrs Roosevelt also has a favorite
flower, the single star variety of Jessa-
mine and like the President. she orders
that her taste in this respect shall be
graiifed ty vase of fresh jessamine
sprays every morning on her desk in the
upper corridor where all OF her private
correspondence is carried on.
Were IL not that the jessamine is so
perishable flower Mrs. Roosevelt would
always carry a large cluster at her state
receptions when, in order to prevent an
avalanche OF handshaking IL is necessary
for the mistress OF the White House 10
fortif- herself with a bouquet.
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Baltimore was conducted over the high
road of which Masons Ferry, as 1t was
called. formed the necessary connecting
ink. the latter ''rc. ICED for two gens
erattons CT the family. quite handsomely.
Where the ferry landed at Georgetown
was SuteT's Tavern. a historic hostelrys
often patronized By Washington, Jefferson
and ether characters famous in the eariy
nistcry Of the country. 1t may be conjec<
tured THAT these distinguished travellers.
mcst. if not all. of them personal friends
OF Mr.. Mason. would not pass through the
iatter's domain without friendly CALI
Indeed. the old manor house was noted
for its hospitality. and the elegance Of
its entertainments 4
Tradition of Tragedy.
The ferryboat which was wont to pin
between Analostal Island and Georgetowu
was operated by an iron chain which was
stretched across the river, and at which
the boatmen tugged. thus propelling the
craft Independent of sail or oar. It Is
said that man who was captured on
Analostan Island by the .police for the
commission of some crime threw himsele
of from this ferrybcat and was drowned.
The island has been used at various
times. but in rather a desultory manner,
as the scene OF tournaments and athletic
sports. but for the past ten or twelve
years it has been practically abandoned
for all purposes whatsoever. Some prt-
vats picnicking parties encamp there oe-
casi0nally, judging from various evidences
of food having been cooked and partaken
CT at no very distant period. A consid-
erable amount OF renovation. repairing.
reclaiuling. and pruning will be needed to
change the island from its present con-
dition of swamp and wilderness to tho
site of a building intended for human
abode
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& |
.HE proposed bill for the purchase
of Analostan Island by the Gov
ernment. and the erection there

"HE proposed bill for the purchase
of Analostan Island by the Gov
i ernment, and the erection there
on of an isolation hospital. recalls
the history and present condition of this
picturesque spot. 1t is probable that the
average washingtonian knows more about
the pyramids of Egypt than about this
now deserted island lying near the city.
and containing one OF the most historic
colonial landmarks in the country.
The visitor to this lonely isle should
first acquaint himself with its history.
The ruins of the once elegant residence
built by one of the Mason family. are hid
den in the dense growth of trees which
has overrun the island. and are visible
only at close range. The interior aspect
OF Analostan is desDlate in the extreme, al
though. seen from the Acueduct Bridge.
bosomed in the Potomac, it is fair and
smiling enough.
As the causeway once connecting the is
land with the Virginia shore has been
partially destroyed, the only means of
reaching it is by boat. There is no indi-
cation of landing anywhere along the
shore, SO that one spot is as good as an
other for running yonr craft into an
anchorage. A boat club had its headquar-
ters on the island not long ago. but
1ood washed away the wharf, fire de-
stroyed the house, and there is now liter.
ally no trace OF human habitation in the
whole place that is not wreck and ruin.
The first of these relics OF sometime
occupation which you probably encounter
is a small, roohess structure. picturesque
in its decay. its dilapidated walls over
grown with moss and ivy. This was origi-
nally one OF the slave quarters. but IL
has been since occupied by divers ma
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Has Not Always Been Known as Andostan
Island, But Sometimes ds Anacostidn Island
and Also as Barbadoes--Spdnish Jesuit Mis-
slORdres the First White People to Set Foot
on the Land-lts Old Ferry. + + +
RUINS READY TO FALL.

andria. is still standing in an excellent
state Of preservation. An elegant manor
house. the ruins Of which have been de-
scribed. was erected on the island about
1850. and here was born. on November s.
lI9S. James NJ. Mason. OF eventful history
Mr. Mason was a Presidential eIector en-
the Jackson ticket in 1888. He was elect
ed Representative from Virginia In the
Twenty fifth Congress as jackson Demo-
crat. He was United States Senator from
Virginia and was a delegate from that
State to the Provisional Confederate Con-
gress. But it is principally owing to his
having been appointed by President Davis
commissioner from the Confederate States
to Great Britain and his subsequent cap
ture. together with his fellow-commis-
sioner Mr. Slideli while en- voyage to his
post that he is known to fame. He sold
Analostan Island. it is said. to recruit his
finances. shattered as they were by the
war and the failure of the cause he had
adopted.
Famous Old Ferry.
Analostan Island. when in the possess
sion OF the Masons. was popuiarly known
as Mason's Island, and the first proprietor
of that name opened ferry from the foot
of High Street. now Thirty second Street
tthe commencement of cid Rock Creek
Road to the island, building a ca1seway
on the other side across Little River" TO
connect with the Virginia shore. This
was many years before the Potomac was
crossed by bridge. and formed the one
means of communication other than by
sail or row beat, across the river between
Georgetown and Alexandria by the high
road. AS all the traffic conducted between
the towns and settlements in the vicinity
and more distant points as Alexandria and
The Washington times., 1902-05-04
TELEPHONE FOR THE DEAF.

| ~ ONSUL General Gowdy has sent TO
the State Department from Paris
~ a copy OF pamphlet descriptive
of a telephone for the deaf.
which was requested by Kansas phy-
sician. and has been transmitted to hin.
The following extracts are translated
from the pamphlet:
The Microphonograph. a combination OF
the microphone and phonograph. was in-
vented by NJ. Dussaud. professor OF
physics in the Ecole de Mecanique. Ge-
neva. Switzerland and afterward perfect-
ed and brought to its present state by NJ
Jaubert and NJ. Berthon. the latter the
manager of the Industrial Telephone So
ciety. Paris. This instrument permits tha
INDEFINITE repetition of a sound Win the
same intensity. tone. and degree oil loud
ness. and. at the same time. the apparatus
lends itself to the production of the most
varied sounds. deep toned or shrill ieeoie
or intense. so that the operator can bY
triai fin1 the tone which will best M
press the subject
The idea of the microphonograph Is to
increase the Intensity OF sound while
regulating and graduating IL az VIII: in
snort. to do for sound what the micro
scope does for objects. The advantages
Which II has relative to the sounds ere
ated over those OF the phonograph alone
are; Cd They are considerably strength
ened; tD they are more distinct. with
scarcely any nasal tone: go they can bs
regulated at will in their intensity. SO
that the instrument constitutes ut the
same time the most sensitive audiometer:
tp they can be heard by many persons at
the same time: t5) they can be heard at
great distances. The acoustic exercises by
means of this instrument make the edu-
cation OF deaf mutes possible at very
early age.
The exciting of the auditory nerve leads
directly to the reviving OF the sense ot
hearing and stimulates the utteranee OK
words.
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AnalostaR Island, the Site of Old Mansion,
Again Attracts Public Attention to the Wreck
the Neglect Of Man and the Decay of Time
Have Made in Its Once Classical and Ro-
manic Grandeur. J j j J

tives CT Georgetown, the last OF whom
Charles Burroughs, a well-krown waite.
side character, is still living at an ad-
vanoed age.
Marsh Lands to Be Reclaimed.
The ground ascends regularly from the
waters edge toward the interior OF the
island. On the left hand of the bramble-
choked footpath. and extending south
and east, lie the marshlands which II is
proposed to reclaim as far as Alexander
Island. In summer this portion resem-
bles West Indian swamp. and is a glo-
rious place for mosquitoes. Traces of a
firc are plentiful and oyster shells on
some higher ground give token OF occa-
sional wanderings hither of persons on
pleasure bent. and dusky urchins may
sometimes be discerned in the shades OF
the swamp evidently digging for bait
As you continue toward the interior.
the thickly wooded growth gives place to
wide stretch Of open ground used a
dozen years or so ago for holding tour
naments and athletic contests In the
distance rises huge clump of trees, for
the farther and loftier extremity OF the
island is thickly wooded. 1t is here that
the ruins of the old manor house arc
though they are hidden by the woods until
you come close upon them. To appreciate
the metamorphosis which has come about
here, let us turn to the pages of that
quaint little volume descriptive of Wash
ington in the 30's. entitled "Ten Miles
square This is brief account Of the
residence at that time:
This house. which you approach
through fine avenue of trees. is exten-
sive, with number OF convenient build
lngs attached. Its exterior is not uni
form; an east wing is wanted to make il
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/ latter took its name from MY Lord Balti-
more the owner under the patent for
Maryland, of the land on this side of the
river. or from My Lord Fairfax the
owner under the patent for the Northern
Neck of Virginia of the land on the other
side, might be made the subject OF a
curious historical controversy involving
the ancient long-continued and but re-
Gently settled dispute between Maryland
and Virginia as to the boundry line be-
tween them on the Potomac.
Once Known as Barbados.
"Analostan Island obtained still another
name. namely. 'Barbadoes. through a sur
vey made of :. by the colonial authorities
Of Maryland for Capt Randolph Brandt
on the 29th day OF April 1852. and through
the patent granted to him for it by Lord
Baltimore 1t is described in the certii-
cate of survey and patent as an island
lying in the Potomac River over against
Rock Greek. in Charles county, commonly
called or known by the name OF Ana
lostan Island. containing by estimation
seventy-fvc acres. To be held OF Zachah
Manor. called Barbados
'On the rent rolls OF Lord Baltimore the
tract is carried as Barbados. and is de-
scribcd as an island commonly called
'Anacostian Island. from which it appears
that in early days it went differently by
either name, 'Analostian' or 'Anacostian.'
ut passed into the possession OF George
Mason by deed from Francis Hammer
sley. dated August Is. 1177. hence the
name 'Mason's Island
First White Visitors.
Probably the first white persons to see
or set foot on the island were the Spanish
Jesuit missionaries. who are known to
have sailed thus far up the Potomac.
which they named the Rio Spirito Santo
tRiveT OF the Holy Spirit. This was a
long time before Capt. John Smith reached
these parts. These missionaries were
murdered in or near the present vicinity
of Washington through the instrumental
ity Of treacherous Indian guide. As Ana
lostan Island was the scene at that time
OF thickly populated Indian village. it
is likely that it was here that the un-
fortunate priests met their tragic fate.
The island was purchased by the Mason
family, whose seat, Gunston Hall. on the
Potomac, a short distance below Alex
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-16
Dining Tables

In every shape and at the most rs1.
enable prices. All the woods are
represented.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-16
Parlor Suites

Are here in all the popular shapes and
The finest woods and colors, aud to
suit every purse.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-16

If we do not advertise
what you want, ask
for it. 49,.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-16
Chiffoniers

We show an endless variety ard in
all shades, and at prices ranging from
So upwards.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-16
Bullets

You should see the line. Beautiful
creations. Nothing like the variety
anywhere else, and the prices are rlgnt
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-16

Iron Bed heavy weight. feet s
inches high. fun size, white enameled
or piak and gold, blue and gold, green
and gold; &c ER
price only ....,............ SaSSO
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Sideboards

Are here IN the greatest number, III
kinds; every variety of art, al arv
price. No such selection anywbef,
else in the State.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-04-17

inss any city Of the state could b hon
ored with il the annual convention o.
the Kentucky Medical ASSOCIATION.
1t brings to a city some Of the most
prominent and cultured men in Ken.
lucky, and in being afforded the op-
portunity to entertain such distin-
guished body, any city mightswell feel
proud. Paducah is to have the next
annual convention Of the doctors and
IL comes next month, the 9Th, 7th and
sth. The people should prepare to
give them . fitting welcome. There
should be every possible entertain
ment for them and cause them all to
leave with . good impression Of Padu-
cab and . lasting gratitude for her
hospitality. The guests must be en-.
tertained, and anything that.is done
outside the..regular program that will
be prepared will not only please the
local physicians who take . pride in
their city and want. Paduoah to show
off," but will a. we'll win the good
will and thsnkfulness Of the visitors.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-04-17
FIELD DAY FOR CUPID.

Cairo, ILL.,, April 17--Yesterday
was field day for foreign wedding
parties. Among the couples that
came here to be married were Michael
Morgan and Miss Cordie 7. Moler,
both of Kirbyton, KY; Tyler @. Har-
grove, of Dudley, Mo-, and Miss Rosa
Z. Cloin of Alice, Ind. Oscar Z.
Brook and Miss Fannie Holt, both Of
Arlington, KY, and David L. Cheek
and Miss May Tolbert Of Poplar
Bluff, Mo.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-04-17

The carnival that is to take place in
Paducah is the talk Of surrounding dis
tricts. Other cities are going to give
carnivals, but none Of them will be
anything to compare to the one here.
The Elks are working hard to have
the best show ever given in Kentucky,
and even Louisville will be ashamed
Of herself IL she will send a delegation
down 10 see our blowout next month.
The whole city will be crowded, and
everybody is assured good time.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-04-17
THE MAY SMART SET. /"

The May number of the Smart Set
opens with novelette, by Edgar
Fawcett, entitled Tho vulgarians.
Among the short stories Of this mum.
Der are: THE Victims Of Kitty
by Mrs. Schuyler Crowinshield, an ex-
ceptionally clever piece Of work !;
Through the Mist of Suspicion a
psychological study that startles the
reader, yet satisfies him in its noble
ending; 1.-THE Marriage Merchant, by
Maud stepney Rswson, q delightful
picture of London social life; "A
Gentleman by Profession" by J. A.
Ritchie, brimful of cleverncss
"Adela," an idylic story by Justus
Miles Foreman; "The Day Of the
Wedding" by Frank Lee Benedict, a
most dramatic situation admirably
wrought out; 1.-THE Wife Of Shin.
adzu," by Onoto watanna, a dainty
tale in which humor and sentiment
blend exquisitely, and 1.-THE Uncon-
scious Detective by Caroline Duer,
which shows this successful author At
her best. THE Tragic Spark" is q
play by Richard Duffy, and poem by
Josephine Dodge Daskam, THE Statue
and the Bust" is one Of the quaintes,
conceits in recent verse.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-04-17
NO LIGHT FOR HUNTSVILLE

Huntsville, April 1.-THE streets Of
this city must remain in darkness for
an indefinite period. The city council
has refused TO renew the street light
ing contract with the Huntsville Rail-
way, Light and Power company, and
so informed the representatives Of the
company at the council meeting last
night. The matter will not be consid-
cred further until full settlement Is
had with the light company.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-04-17
SOME GOOD ADVICE.
Lexington Leader.

1t is trite saying that there is
quite q distinction between liberty of
the press and license. 1t may seem
humorous and eminently proper to the
Morning Democrat 20 refer to Presi-
dent Roosevelt as Terrible Teddy"
and "Broncho Buster" 1t is well
enough to remember, however, that
Just such utterances infiame the An
arhcistic element and are the founda-
ton and corner stones of strikes,
socialistic outbreaks and assassination.
This community has recently had a
striking example Of unwise utterances
of those in public life. We do not be-
lieve that the Democrats violent ut
terances with reference to Mr..
Roosevelt represent the sentiments
of this community nor of its own
party. We have no desire to wiring
the hesrtstrings of our distinguished
contemporary by differing from it up
Il
on what comprises common decency,
and the respect due the great office of
the United States. We do deplore the
inclination to see good in but one side
and absolutely no good intention OF
craftsmanship in political opponent.
Mr.. Roosevelt needs no defense at
our hands. He was elected a member
of the New York legislature, then
police commissioner, then assistant
secretary Of the navy, then lieutenant
colonel and colonel Of volunteers,
then governor of New York, then vice
president of the United States, and by
reason Of the dastardly assassination
Of Mr.. Mckinley, caused. we fear, by
just such violent utterances as those
now being INDUCED in by the Demo-
crat, President of the United States.
OF course there can DO nothing good in
such . man from our neighbours stand
point. He was simply lucky, or
there was no one in the great state Of
New York to fill these offices. He will
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-04-17

There must be some remarkable
financiers in the present city admin
istration. The city 10 not only in
debt, but is borrowing money te carry
on the government. How much is
not known. They are evidently afraid
to let the public know. But they are
borrowing, and will continue to be
until the license money begins to come
In next month. Yet the council
raises salaries, holds called meetings,
sometimes several q week, at $50 q
meeting, and talks about compro-
missing suits that the city may win
in the courts. N