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New-York tribune., 1903-07-12
VISITORS AT sTRoUDs5URe.

Stroudsburg. Penn, July IL (SpeclaD.-1he guests
AT this resort are becoming numerous, ana each udy
brings in new ones. This month promises TO De the
most successful July in the history OF the resort
The guests are out Of doors from early morning
until late at night, enjoying the walks, drives anu
the pastimes which this place affords
Social functions now well under way anu
each house is rendering it's usual programmes Al
the Burnett House on Wednesday evening a oand
concert was given by the Stroudsours BAND a
similar concert will be given on the hotel VerahoA
weekly during the entire season -,,. !.
During the week the golf links or the f1lgil
Country Golf Club has been well patrohzeu' aIu
many of the guests are seen chasihs lHe A''ie
John B. williams is spending some time at the
William H Rabel of New-York. is at the High
land Dell House. ,, 80 a+ +La
Ms g Fensternaker of Brooklyn. is enjoying
the straw rides through the couhIIS' anu - O. 80
STbe Highland has had its share of Newly orkers
and RroOkIvnftes TO entertain this week: EHloLs
them are to be found S. NJ. Cornell ana IaIhiy' oi
Brooklyn. . r,..,-,--, ora or the
Nj and Mrs c. R. Burnet. of New-York. are reg
,sterad at this resort preparatory to golnS on te
summer farm, the Maple Court 4hey ar. S.g 80 -
known entertainers and expert ping pong pIayeIs-
They are entertaining Mr.. Mack and MISS w rlgAt.
g G. Pomeroy. of New-York, IS sPehIIllE, So SUI 4
time at this resort the guest OF H. u Auiii7O' a.
'HS Miss scudder a Brooklynte. is at the Locust
Grove House
Mr.. and Mrs. j. K. slater OF ->e"-iO4fA' &C -
the Berwick Inn.
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P0C0N0 AND WATER GAP.
Delights of Mountain and RiUer
Enjoyed By Many.

Mount Pocono. Penn. July II (SpeciaD.-T re-
sort Is experiencing successful July. and judg-
ing from the engagements the season will be
long one. The last week has been a week Of
much gayety. and all the guests have been enter
tained in royal style. Each house is doing its
utmost to make this to be remem-
bered- The social functions throughout the en-
tire mountain are now 1T their height. and there
is scarcely day passing without sumething of
special interest taking place The orchestras FOR
the various hotels have arrived. ard the seasons
prominent features rapidly being introduced
The dance given at the Montanesca a
Many of the guests at the nearby houses
participated, and the orchestra discoursed the
most popular selections The affair regarded
rendering the management deserving of great
praise.
The ontwood has had its share of prominent
people from New-York and Brooklyn to enter
tain. and among them are Mr.. and Mrs. William
G. Grieb and family, and Mr.. and Mrs S. E
Field.
Mr. and Mrs. A NJ Clerf Of New-York City.
at the paradise Of fishermen. the Park House.
where Mr. Clerf is enjoying the trout fishing.
]. H. Timkin jr., is at the Meadowside. where
he intends to stay for the greater part Of the
season.
The Montanesca has entertained many proni-
nent New-Yorkers and Brooklynites. and several
from those cities in their summer cot
tages in Montanesca Park.
r. Batten, the of DR.. Batten, is at the
saltwater House
h. -. Harris, OF 1OnkerS, Is at Jne MOUNT FAodlS-
ant House for the greater part of the season.
Miss NJ. H Lott, of Brooklyn. IS at the Clair
mont House.
Miss E. Holland is at the Belmont. She is from
New-York
Among the recent arrivals that have engaged
quarters at the Ontwood are Mr.. and Mrs M X
Blyer who have been spending month or more
in touring the country with horses and carriage.
Mrs H. A Cammeyer, of New-York, Is spend
ing some time at the saltwater House.
H Combs. of New-York City, is at the Mount
Pleasant House. Mr.. Combs Is an expert fisher
man, and is enjoying the we'll stocked streams
in the vicinity. w.,
w c. Dixon is at the Pocono Mountain House
Edward Banbrdge, a Brookynlte, IS at lhe
Mount Airy House for some time. 49,.
H. Vanduse, of New-YOrk, Is at the SWiItWater
House -,
Mount Pleasant House. a., -. -.
NJ c. Dixon, of New-YCrk is spending most OF
his time on the tennis courts connected Win lle
Pocono Mountain House -, -
ground connected with the Mountain Top house.
Mr.. and Mrs E. S Hidreth are at the BEL
mont House. -. ~. rr,,r
Mr. MI and Mrs. Folly are at the Belmont House
George W. Ellis, of New-York, IS at the henry
Vile House. -, ,,s-
J. H Timkin of New-York, is at the Meadow
side. -, .. .o,,,s in
the vicinity Of the Park House ~, vy,rl, ara
Mr. and Mrs. c. NJ. Hickey, OF New-f fork' are
here for a prolonged stay at the popular Ohl-
wood,
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IN THE WATER GAP.

Delaware Water Gap, Penn. July II (SpeciaD-
The hattering reception accorded to the nrst con
cert given by the East StroudsbUrg orchestra has
,rduced the Lake Male Quartet TO yield TO an
earnest request TO give another Of their popular
concerts al the Water Gap Monday evening
The soIosts Will be Mrs. Shotwen. Of East Stroucs-
burz: Miss Heritage. of New-Jersey. and the Kew
n Palmer Stanton. violinisI- There will be an en-
tire change of programme, and number OF hu-
r,orous features will be introduced Two men viii
play upon violin at the same tliHe' = A.'. t5
from the audience who has never pIayeo upon IHs
violin viii be instructed how 70 play perIeG{Iy @ I'm IA
thirty seconds, and the Kew MT- stanton VIII sIss
his graphic and homeke imitation OF nome scenes
upon the violin. This entertainment promises 70
be one OF the finest rendered III TINS IesoiI I0i
". Y. Heller Of New-York. Is spending some time
IN tbe mountains and at the Cataract House
r Wells of New-York is at the Riverside
House He is enjoying the excellent bass hshlhs
which IS afforded by the Delaware.
Miss K B. Riddle. of New-York. is at the Forest
Mrs and Mrs Gilmore. of New-York, are at tire
IenWood for a few days.
Miss n Cox. BroOklynite, IS at the River View
a. r Sherman, Of Brooklyn. is at the Gap View
Miss E. 4. Louis OF New-York. Is at the Cataract
%r, and Mrs. c. Avert. of Brooklyn. are at the
Hr. and Mrs. Il. wedner of New-York. are at
the Delaware House.
DR.. J. A. Mathewes is at the Kittatinny
are at the Lenwood House Tor a part OF the season
W d. G. Roggs OF Brooklyn. IS at the River
Mrs. J. smith OF New-York is at the Cataract
House. - VI, 4, =, 4ba Gan view
s M chase, OF New-York. Is at the Glenwood
Mr. and Mrs. William B. Albert. OF New-fork' arc
y Kern Is at the Mountain House sOr a few weeks
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]. Lysaght D. Craig. J. Slater. J. Haydock, Mrs
C. Burgess. w. Dixon. C. B. Browning, Mr.. and
Mrs R. NJ. Stone. Mrs. Dean. c. w Blake P. H
Cleveland. Miss K. Doran. Miss Isabel A Anderson,
Miss Lydia Broome. Arthur J. Moore j. A. Moore
a. J. Blackman. Mrs. A. ]. Blackman, NJ. Skies
Miss ]. ThiI. Mrs. T. Wallace and George NJ
Dentistry. and Mrs; ", P. steymer, H; A
Mes Roger Peiton Mr snd Mrs IF'Y + Korta
James r; Fiod c. E Strong. Mr.. and Mrs. Francis
Miss A. A Roby, William Russell Wise Miss Daisy
a nj Mcfarland John II Hinton. Mr. and Mrs
John H. Porges. Mr.. and Mrs W. a. Feigelstock
TaiI Mr. and Mrs NJ John Fred red
J; Wasehild. Mrs; A. -Bente. Franklin Bente. Henry
Bente, Mr. and Mrs. F. Bousal and Mr.. Girard
MFs @q Moneypenny A A. King J. J. Mar2n MGS A Ar Web ti
st steT Mr. and M, Mrs p I Malcolm Mrs j. Converse
Mrs A Paris. NJ ODonnel, n. A: Grove, F. f.
BroWn Mrs o q Brown Mr. aReS and Mrs c. G. Renda
W. b. Bell, w. McLamy and Mr.. and Mrs. j.
IsIesworth-1- Beclmqn, Mrs. J. Beckman; Mrs.
Esg kssGn E n Miss rsnt e. Lane a. H. KoIs eSk1
ienar Ra1tma1 r Mr. and Mrs ie Res Miss RIeS +
Mr.; and Mrs. J. Marks B. sprague and the Misses
McCarty Mrs. R. Mccarty, L. WoIfraqg, Il. Silver
snsdS GGaoeTg Ssa Mgbe4 Mr. and aea oba5 Mrs
Trim. Miss E. Leives. S Freedman. n Friem; Q; j.
MN NJ Mesinger. 7 Mr.. and IN Mrs ]. Begeiow d Sim
monds. w Buebber, T. Wolf S. Blumenfeld, j.
Bunberg, B. Bunberg. w. Lehman. B. Vorhaus. 6.
Harris. J. HObin Mr. and Mrs. G. Friend and B.
Royal Palaee--Mr. and Mrs J. DAILY Mr.. and
Mrs. H. Hand. MS NJ. Rosenberg, w. c. Arnold,
H. Sanders. Mr. and Mrs. L w. Conefeld: Mrs
Bridgeford, f. Davidow. NJ. Greenbaum, E. Mandel.
w Humphrey Mrs W. Humphrey. Mrs. r. Kohert,
S. A Kohert. H. Warner Mrs. c. Watson. A. j.
Kitz, j. Billing, Mr. and Mrs: E. j; kornheld; l.
plitz, c. Sprague. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Ferguson w
Mayer, ]. c. Andres. H. Holbert. Mr.. and Mrs. j.
Oihnger and Mr. and Mrs; P Messenger y c,,,o..
H Marshall William NJ Connor. Mrs; William NJ
Conner E. NJ. Conner, E. Conner, jr, Mr.. and Mrs
George D. EiGhmie and F. J. Cronia.
a A. COOK S wafer, MI and Mrs G A. Brdgman
renee. Mr. and Mrs. c. Holland r. Fay, p. McCord
and Mr.. and Mrs. T. Burke
T-aymore-F. Adams. Mr.. and Mrs c. Barrett
Mr. and Mrs. E ]. Dockstader and Joseph Mac
Chelsea-I. Terry, NJ E Glsde George Matheson
Louis F. Marsden. John r. Nelson Miss C. Ford
Z. H Lilly, H NJ. Fairchd. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Bratten, Mrs. F. B. Derrick. M. Waterson and A
Young's Hotel-Edward Hanson. Mr.. and Mrs. R.
W. Halerman. Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Speigel F.. NJ
Cooper, E. w. Wyler, J. Souts. K; Wolff, p o.
Butler I 0schsy r Ruee ADAMS GhaT5ss NaTas Ben9y W
Bonner, NJ. Irwin. Mrs. Harry w Bonner John H
Fahey Mr., and Mrs. J. H Becks John BE Benny ny
ST Charles-H. sherrard. R. Lyde, j Lyde. 2.
Jordan. Mrs. Ball Mr.. and Mrs s. Jackson Mrs j.
Marlborough House-victor E Prentice, Mr. and
Mrs. NJ. o. Fleischman. William c. Hustled }. j.
Bernstein r F. Pettigrew, Tie J. Blossing Mr..
r. Frederick, Edward H Fennessey, Mr., and Mrs.
R. L. Fisher, Algernon r. Clapp and E. F. Crown.
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AT RuSHKILL.

Bushkiu. Penn. July Il (SpeciaD-AHong the
many things which attract the visitors to THIS re-
sort may be mentioned the out Of door sports II
affords The hunting excellent but the trout nsh-
ing is more patronized. The season is from May TO
July Is The fishing is at it's best. and the
numerous streams are alive with the hnhy tr'oe'
The visitors now here are enjoying the most mag
nifcent scenery. The city folk find this resort
desirable spot for summer sojourn. The hoteis
are excellent and the air cool and oraclnS- Inc
weather during the last week has been pleasant
and guests are arriving daily in large numbers;
This resort has entertained many proIhlheHl ->e"-
Workers and Brookynites this week: . ~.
A A. Metz. of New-York City rs en}IqyIns }qy li4e
country surrounding the Mountain view Rouse
Wallace Benslet and others are buildlhg a new
house at Ser Lake for men. SeVeIx IsiIlllles ar az
now domiciled in their summer cc-ageS arouhu
that sheet Of water. , ., .bo soor
G. c. Chase. a BroOklynfte IS enjoying TIC SOeii-
ery of the beautiful valley ,,-, ,-a
at the oak Grove House for some time.
+ r Shelter, of New-York, IS eXhlbltlng ShIh ts
tennis player on the courts connected with the
Mountain View House. ~, c,,. i .+ thu
Miss l. c. Editsten of New-Hork City' Is at 'ne
Pata
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an enthusiastic horseback rider, and enjoys gal
lop over the fine mountain roads each day.
Charles l. Raymond came from Chicago last
Saturday, and completed the family party in the
bungalow. Mr.. Raymond is at home in all out
door sports, but is especially fond Of golf and
Although the Fabyan House braved superstition
and chose June 13 for its opening date nothing
but prosperity seems to come it's way. The house
IS already comfortably filled with guests many
OF whom Will remain throughout the summer. The
Wish iia to make the ascent of Mount Washington.
1ne most delightful way to enjoy all the grandeur
OF this trip is to go the mountain on the after
noon train, spend the night the Summit, arise
m time TO see the sunrise, and descend by the
Mount Washington stage line which has its start
ing place at the Fabyan House.
Mr. and Mrs L. J. O'Donovan, of New-York are
spending their honeymoon at the Fabyan House.
Dana j. Flanders, general passenger agent OF
the Boston and Maine Railroad and his assistant,
George W. Storer brought up a party Of thirty
hve men and women in private last week
tfo,;ln TO- spend IN night m on Mount Washington They
Messrs Anderson & Price have issued invita-
New-York tribune., 1903-07-12

A dance given in the pink and white oaI-
room OF the Hotel AspinwaIl on Tuesday evening
The guests of two dinner parties at the hotel-ohe
of fourteen covers and one Of six covers-Jolneo
the dancers after dining.
The house party at Elm Court entertained our
ing the week by Mr.. and Mrs William D. sloane
included Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt. Miss Gladys
Vanderbilt and Mr. and Mrs William A Burden
who quietly celebrated the first wedding ami
versary of Mr.. and Mrs. William B. Osgood-FleId
nee Sloane. on Wednesday evening. -,
Afternoon teas on The piazzas OF the Hotei AspL n
wall overlooking picturesque valleys and MIS- 6 are
being enjoyed by many OF the fashlonane coSta5S
set. who attend the concerts given there @ SSeIy
evening By the hotels orchestra OF symphony
musicians.
Persons from New-York. Brooklyn. Boston ana
Philadelphia are at the Hotel AspinV,aIl anu
among the latest registered are Mr.. and Mrs w
3. Van Rensselaer,, Miss A. c. Flagler. ar. anu
Mrs James H Benedict Mr.. and Mrs J: ScherneT-
horn, Mrs F. 3. Hopkins. Mr.. and Mrs. h l. sang
ford Mr. and Mrs w p Wadsworth, Henry "
Merrill Mr. and Mrs W. D. Sergeant Mrs. c. Par
sons, Mrs. z. f. TurnuTe, MI and Mrs. II dr'I1s M
Knickerbocker. Dr. and Mrs. James b CreInsI' ~
and Mrs. Elliot S Benedict John A LEWIS MI Nj al Tf
Mrs. A NJ Warren. Miss Warren, Mrs. SharlSs =
Warren, Mr. and Mrs. J. s. Kingsbury, Mrs. +. ~
Bigeiow. Mrs Locke Richardson and nr' ana Nhi .
70. Douglass.
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HEROIC sELE.sAcRIFicE.

Speaking Of heroism.'' said navy officer at his
club few evenings ago, 'It is that such an
example Is seen as that Of old associate at the
Naval Academy, Hynson, who was passed mid
shipraan at Vera Cruz. in 1sB. It was really more
than a bit of heroIsn; it was fortitude passive
courage. that confronted peculiar danger, self
sacrifice that was most conspicuous.
''Our feet was on the harbor on blockade duty
when one day Spanish merchant vessel managed
TO slip in without being discovered. Hynson con-
ceived the idea of capturing the vessel by night
attack and he succeeded in doing But Is he
could not take the vessel out OF harpor, for the
reason that she was under the close range OF the
enemy's guns and forts. Hynson set fire 20 the
vessel IN doing he burned both his arms so
hadIv that he carried them In slings for several
days While IN this disabled condition q terrific
New-York tribune., 1903-07-12
COOL At LAKE GEORGE.

Lake George. n. Y. July Il (SpeciaD-While the
city population has been sweItering IN the for
the last week and has wiped the perspiration away
with a sigh those who have been on the shores
OF Lake George have found the temperature de-
Ightfuly cool and the air balmy and healthful
The natives OF this region live to a ripe old age
and one reason ascrfbed is the purity and medicf-
nal qualities OF the atmosphere The lake never
looked more beautiful The graceful mountain
slopes dressed in foliage Of varied green. the
rugged shelving rocks. the wide expanse OF water
and the islands dotting its surface. all contribute
to this paradise that may well be called "Gcd's
own country" The early months OF the season
have been prosperous. and the hotelmen expect
crowded houses for the remainder OF July and IN
August.
Nearly all the cottagers have arrived at their
summer homes. including the following from New
York John Boulton simpson MS J b Ravens.
George Cary Eggleston, c. T. Sanford, Thomas II.
Allen c. L. Larrabee James A Hayden. Edward
steigHtz William P. Stevenson. Edward NJ Shep-
ard George F. Peabody. Royal C Peabody. Mrs
Robert c. Alexander. William Demuth. DR.. A
Jacob Carl Schurz. Clarence p Conger. Mrs C
] Bnlvriller J. c. Kuoblauch. DR., J. B. Knapp,
George H Danforth. George II. Stockbridge. Mrs
W s Gillette William F Ranger. Harry w
Watrous Mrs E Marn Nyrne. benjamin Day.
Robert n Decker and Robert Bari
Water Pulitzer has leased Mrs p T. Tuttles
e99s!age t91 SInITaI S p II. Shepard O. s NJ and fam
iIy are al the New Fort William henry Ior me
cortage IS being built on the Sycamore grounds
for the Rev e n. stiFes. Of St ThoDas's Church.
NsW-York. -. -. ~ -. -
moved into thSE sr nss 'SseSs ~ bssle = Ala daurh
ter OF General Joseph A Wheeler Is guest az tns
Sycamore. -. O. ~ -.
Tit- % TO - IS attracting considerable interest at
fhe lake as Major Delmar and Lord Derby are TO
participate in the races The former has a record
Iske George and Saratoga are now connected by
trolley Cars run every hour
The Empire State Paper Box Manufacturers' As
.ocfatfon viii hold It's annual convention q tzs
Eew Fort william Henry July = and n
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HOTEL AsPINWALL, LENox.

Lenox Mass. July II (SpeciaD.-The pre-eminence
Of Lenox a spring, summer and fall resort can
not be disputed. while the picturesque location of
its newest, largest and most luxurious hotel-the
Aspinwall-gives visitors a surprise.
Mrs. Frederick Nelson came from Newport this
week and took possession of the Root cottage for
the remainder of the season. Her daughter, Mrs
Arthur T. Kemp, with her. Mrs Nelson will
entertain Mr.. and Mrs. Reginald Vanderbilt here
later in the season.
Dinners were given at the Hotel AspinwaH this
week by Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Schermerhorn and Mr.
and Mrs. w. B. Van Rensselaer,
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AT PAWLING.

Pawling N. Y, July IL (SpeciaD.-Beautifully
situated among the hills and valleys, the butcher
House and cottages here have become popular for
New-York and Brooklyn patronage. The broad
piazza looks out upon the beautiful lawn and shade
trees which surround the hotel At a short dis
tance from the hotel the butcher House golf
links, which is in fine shape for the busy season
which is expected The links is delightfully."- stu
ated on rolling ground and command a view for
many miles around. The greens are in fine
dition silver cup was given by the butcher
House for a handicap tournament, to be played
on the Fourth. T. Med Vinton was the winner
with net score of 72, and DR.. c. Wallace a close
second with "A. A merry crowd of young people
gathered in the evening for the dance in the opera
mousse connected with the butcher House.
The late arrivals at the butcher House are Al
den S. Swan ]. NJ LOgano Miss Julia E. Clark,
Charles l.. Marshall, Miss Elizabeth F. Turney
New-York tribune., 1903-07-12
YoUNe's HOTEL, ATLANTIC CITY.

The latest addition to the colony of beach front
hotels, and one the finest in Atlantic City, is
Youngs Hotel, which faces directly on the board
walk and in the centre of that panorama of
mopolitan life. 1t completed about ten days
ago. and is Of the few absolutely reproof resort
hotels in the country. Not a stick of wood
used in its construction. and it was built the
plans the great metropolitan hotels. 1t is
provided with every luxury and convenience known
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and 12O private baths. with hot and cold salt and
fresh water and absolutely pure drinking water
from an artesian well sunk on the premises. The
restaurant is modelled after the finest Of the New
York type and is in charge of chef from the
Club House in Saratoga. The hotel Is under the
personal supervision and management Of its pro-
prietor Jares r. keenan,. who is also proprietor OF
the Hotel Gordon. Of Washington. II viii remain
fhro11ghnut the year.
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Henry Lewis Morris, Henry c. Conger. F. S. White.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Morgan, Miss Anna Morgan,
w. A. LOudOn, jr., Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Viewer.
Mrs. E. A. Hooper. Mr.. and Mrs w. f. Dowd
W; 2. Dowd, jr., Miss G. w. Van Vlack, Miss
Adelaide Van Vlack. Wagner Van Vlack, G. W.
Van Vlack. DR.. and Mrs. Charlotte Wallace. Dr..
and Mrs. Theodore Keene, Mr.. and Mrs. H. c.
Entrup and Mrs. Kaiser.
New-York tribune., 1903-07-12

squall came up and played havoc with several Of
our little vessels. and the one on which Hynson
was serving was capsized. Hynson and one Of the
other officers managed to get hold OF a floating
spar. but II not sufficient TO keep them
both ahoat Hynson let so his hold. and in a few
moments sank to his death"
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tions for the opening of the Mount Washington
next Wednesday. This is the last Of the noun
tain hotels to OPEN Present prospects are that
the splendid success Of its first season will be
New-York tribune., 1903-07-12

Mr.. and Mrs. William Markle and Miss Barton
are an auto" party touring the eastern part of
the kittatinny.
Mr.. and Mrs. James J. Dawn. OF Brooxlyn ar. Ar
the Forest House.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-10
EaaY tn GET.

Pierpont, O., Oct. 5th.-Remarkabl in
deed 10 the experience Of Mr.. A. 5. Turner, a
man now over seventy-one years OF age, and
whose home is here.
For many years this old gentleman had
suffered with very unpleasant form of kid-
ney Trouble, kind That very often both.
ers aged people. He would nave to get up
four or five times every night, and this very
tiresome disease was fast wearing him
out.
At last after having almost made up his
mind that he would never be able TO get re-
lief, be stumbled over medicine which re-
heved him almost Immediately, and has cured
him permanently. 1t is SO very easy to get
and SO simple that Mr.. Turner thinks every
one should know it. Every dealer in the
country mas it, and all you have to DO is to
ask for Dodd's Kidney Pills. Mr.. Turner
says
Il can heartily and honestly recommend,
Dodd's Kidney Pulls, for they cured me. Sew.
eral othersin tine family have used them, too,
and always with the best results. l think;
they have no equal"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-10
THE LATERAN PALACE
Pope Plus K. Proposes to Make It
His Summer Home.
IL Has Figured I'm History m One Of
the Residences Of the Popes Gem
turtles Ago-Half q Million
for Repairs.

Pope Plus X. has taken Rome and all
Italy by the ears by asking for estimates
Of the cost of repairing the Lateran
palace in order to render 1t habitable
for the papal court. This move Of the
new pope has caused unceasing CON-
ment, as 1t shows his evident intention
to escape at last from the prison OF the
vatican and venture again through the
streets Of Rome, notwithstanding the
Italian occupation. No large gardens
adjoin the palace of the Lateran, so II
Plus X. decides to take up his residence
there he will of necessity be obliged to
take his walks and drives in or around
Rome. At the present time Lateran
palace is in rather dilapidated condition,
and 1t will take at least half million
dollars to make it a fit residence for the
pope.
Centuries ago this palace was used as
one Of the residences Of the popes. Con-
stantine, having given 1t to Pope Sylves-
ter for his palace. This magnificent
building and the property adjoining had
belonged to Plautius Lateranus, and the
very name is therefore of pagan source.
1t seems that Lateranus was the leader
of the first and unsuccessful conspiracy
against Nero and his extensive posses
sions were conflscated. The LateraI
palace continued to enjoy the occupancy
of the popes until 1877, when Gregory
XII. on the return of the popes from
Avigon. transferred the trone to the
vatican. The palace was burned in the
reign of Clement ", but was rebuilt by
Sixtus ", from designs furnished by
Fontana. Innocent XII. made it q hos
pital in 1888. and Gregory XVI. con-
verted it in 1S43 into museum, to which
purpose 1t Is still devoted. Besides COL
lections of paintings and statues, 1t has
a department of Christian antiquities,
some of the most interesting of which
are from the catacombs. A portion of