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porte-cochere at the main entrance presents a
striking effect The mansion faces the rising
SUM- an artificial lake coming close up 10 the
veranda arch. where it is eight feet In depth-
From this sheltered point one looks out upon the
broad stretch Of water with private lighthouse
in the lake. while just over the neck OF land
separating this from the big body of water out
side one catches a glimpse now and then OF the
sails in the distance against the blue shore of
Long Island. Every evening the great Sound
steamers go by. their lights aglow, their ribbons
of smoke flung far along the sky
Mr.. Tod's home is not overeaborate in its
external treatment although the blending of
the modern and the old is pleasing. The struct-
ure is large, but has 4 homehlle atmosphere.
The exterior is in heavy shingling, rustic field
stone and paneliiug. There is a great porte
cochere over the main entrance. there being no
veranda there. except two stone steps. which
lead down to platform Of stone. which Is di-
rectIy on the lake and from which one can touch
the water. To the right under big entrance
arch, is a boat landing. where canoes lie IN
readiness for use. The boat landing. OF stone, is
surrounded on three sides by wall about hf-
teen feet above the surface Of the water This
is accessible by passing through an arch In the
side nearest the veranda. lamp IS on the big
corner pillar Of this landing and is always
| lighted at sundown.
Within the wide doorway there IS an entrance
| hall which leads directly TO the square landing.
from which the staircase ascends. This en-
trance hall Is wa!nscoted half way TO the cell
| ing IN ivory enamel and mahogany. and the
| furnishings and hangings green In the
| spaces made by the panelled beams a rich
/ shade OF red lends bright look To the right
| OF the entrance hall. several steps up from the
landing. Is the reception room. the only separa-
tion from the hall being a carved arch and
portieres. This room Is In mahogany. with fur
sshings IN the same color scheme the hall
The billiard room is entered from a broad
| platform In the stairs which pass IT Like the
New-York tribune., 1904-08-07
4 FINE COUNTRY SEAT.
j. Kennedy Tod's Innis Arden at
Sound Beach, Conn.

On = neninsula Of rolling lawn, edged with
hea,v rocks walling out the waters OF Long isl
and Sound. is the country seat Of ]. Kennedy
Tod. nnancier, broker and philanthropst 1t Is
about two miles from the station at Souho
Beach Conn TO Mr.. Tod's place, which is called
Innis Arden. This Scotch title means the NJ
tie peninsula by the sea" Scotland is dear
to the heart of the owner. the "auld countrle
being his native heath.
The peninsula purchased from the Indians
for the price Of an old coat, is to-day valued
at millions of dollars. there having been large
sum spent upon it. There is attractive lodge
at the main entrance with its iron gate From
this lodge to she second gate one passes over
a narrow neck Of land which is just wide
enough for the roadway, each side being bor-
dered By the seawalIs Just outside of the main
grounds is the Innis Arden cottage. retreat for
the overflow OF guests at the big house
Mr.. Tod has been a lover Of nature since boy
hood. He is also fond of animals, His latest
fad is sheep, and on the golf links of Innis Ar
den there are about five hundred English
Southdowns. Their grazing keeps the grass
short. and their tramping tends to keep the turf
in good condition. The shepherd at Innis Ar
den has been in the owners employ for twenty
years. and until recently a shepherd dog was
used TO drive the sheep. when he turned traitor
and killed one Then the dog was dismissed.
and the shepherd drives them by the raising Of
a black umbrella, a custom followed abroad
ID and down he pulls II, with his Hip! Nellie "
Come on, Quaker" and Get in the flock.
Rosiew
The Innis Arden. house IS a commodious.
rambling structure. 1t is built against hill.
and the number OF large windows indicates the
dimensions OF the interior. while the arched
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London. At the cost Of tSOo, and are wouul up
once q week
On the island in the centre OF the lake ,tere
stands lighthouse. built Of stone. with a bronze
eagle surmOUnting it. The bird measures IL by
feet When this tower was completed and the
ivy began to climb upon il there was Hsht
placed there for private use, but the house was
SO high that the point OF light shOne far out on
the Sound and brought about among the mar
iners so much confusion as 20 the real light
houses along the shore that the owner was re-
quested not to burn il. or the chart of the lShtS
along the Sound would have 10 be charged
When Mr.. Tod heard of this the light NAS
promptly removed. and now the tower IS
pigeon house The island is laid out with aoVer
gardens and shrubbery. and presents gay spot
OF color IN the lake.
Innis Arden was purchased some twenty -ars
ago from Simeon Brady. farmer. who -,ised
sheep upon Z for 4 living. For few years Mr..
Tod occupied Large house buLt The point.
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reception room, II is in one with the hall, ex-
cept for rail supporting heavy ivory pillars
and portieres This room is wainscOted In
heavy oak with furnishings Of a tobacco col
ored leather. There is large fireplace of Caen
stone in this apartment
On the second floor is the large drawing ROOM
in ivory, with furnishings in tapestry. while the
pilasters, carved from the base of the heavy
capitals lend an elaborate touch. The fireplace
is broad and elaborately designed This apart
ment leads out upon a wide veranda which
overlooks the lake and commands view Of the
Sound.
The blue arch room. which leads 70 the din
ing room is plain and formal. but it is an ef-
fective corridor The dining room is elaborate
The waiuscoting is in mahogany, as are the
furnishings The ceiling is a dome. The fire
place is large. and has manteI Of mahogany,
heavily carved. Tall brass androns serve as
rests for the logs. a carved orchestral gallery
In mahogany is feature OF this apartment
The library is in mahogany, with long lines OF
volumes. the shelves being built in. The fire
| place here is of generous dimensions. There is
a breakfast room in mahogany, with draperies
in white and furnishings in blue
| The old English garden, surrounded with its
| wall Of brick. soon 10 be overgrown with the
| ivy. is filled with flowers of all descriptions
| These are all hardy ana Well grown from I'M
ported seeds The pool in the centre is filed
| with the water lilies. Mr.. Tod is fond Of water
| fowl Among the water birds the estate are
| Egyptian geese. Canadian geese, Australian
| swans, white American swans. wild turkeys
| from Mexico redheads. canvasback ducks
! clubheads African geese and Wild wood ducks
! Among the swans there are TWO Australian
birds One. named Fairy. has been taught by
her owner to come to the edge Of the lake when
! called by her name. and TO bow in response to
his saying Fairy, how-do-you- do"
! The stable is in the shadow OF grove OF trees
The owner believes that "A good horse is worth
| a good home" and has taken great care that his
are well housed and cared for. Adjoining the
| stable Is the coach house Since the automobile
has come into vogue the owner is rarely seen be-
| hind his horses. He delights in making short
| tours through the countryside. and invariably
calls for the car take him to the station at the
| resort each morning. Mr. Tod still olings TO his
wheel riding In the roOmy tower OF the stable
are hung the chimes. which are rung after the
| custom In Scotland They brought from
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-09-13

| dressing parlor. but went from one
apartment to another. She could
serve thirty Clients" in one. even
ing.
She was born in the service of DR..
Taylor of Kentucky, in whose fam
lily she was reared as maid. While
she was still girl she was bought
by General Grason. She was given
her freedom before the war.
From the Hotel Royal she went
to the old st. Charles hotel. She
was frequently taken abroad as a
maid and travelled over nearly the
whole of Europe. She also visited
every state of the union.
She was reliable sick nurse and
regarded herself as the "ole nanny"
of many of the well known men and
women who now live in different
parts of the United States.
She had not been in active service
since the burning of the old st.
Charles hotel Failing health had
confined her to her home for long
time. That she had many white
friends was attested by the attention
she received in her last illness. She
was provided with everything thai
would tend to make her last days on
earth. comfortable in the little home
which was her own.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-09-13
AUNT HARRIET FRANCOIS,

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 13.-When
Harriet Francois died few days
ago, there passed away one of the
city's most picturesque figures. She
was born In slavery but her quick in
telligence and splendid aptitude took
her at an early age from the field
to the home circle where, she was
particularly useful as, maid. And
in after years she became probably
the most famous hairdresser in all
Louisiana
In the mellow days of the South
land, and even in the comparatively
recent years there was scarcely ball
given in the city or the, state the
belle of which had not been made
lovelier by Harriet Francois rare
art
In the old days Aunt Harriet" as
she was usually called, excelled in
the arranging of coiffures.. which
consisted of masses of hair and curls
such as were the style In ante-bel-
lum days. Her services were sought
by the aristocratic women of both
the city and country.
Harriet at one time had her head
quarters in the old Hotel Royal.
Here she catered to the fashionable
women who frequented the historic
hostelry. She did not have a hair
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-09-13
BURNSIDE OFFICER HAS
DISAPPEARED

Ifrequented by him while in Tacoma
were visited, without result. In
view of the fact that Brown has %
years service to his credit in the
United States army, with but eight
years more to serve before being re-
tired, the officers of the boat are
loath to believe his absence is of has
own accord.
Brown is about 38 years old and
is of quiet disposition. During the
years has has served in the army
he has never before been known to
absent himself from duty. 1t Is
feared that he has met with foul
play.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-09-13
OLYMPIA TO
SAIL NORTH

The Northwestern Steamship COM
pany's big Nome liner Olympia, Cap
tain O'Brien, came to Tacoma this
morning to take on coal for her next
trip north, which is scheduled to
begin on September 20. After fill
ing her bunkers. the vessel left for
Fairhaven, where a large shipment
Of lumber for Nome dealers will be
loaded She will then return to Sc
attic and pick up general freight Tor
the Alaskan cities.
This will be the Olympia's last
trip to the gold fields this season.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-09-13
WHEN DAVIS PIT
ON THE BRAKES

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13.-When
II. G. Davis, Parker's running mate,
was in the United States senate, no
man was more popular nor loved a
good story better. Some of them
were ION him" too.
1t will be recalled that Davis be-
gan his career as a brakeman ON a
West Virginia road.
He came to the senate years after.
One day, while a particularly tire
some senator was making a speech,
Davis went to sleep. The soporific
senator completed his harangue, and
Allen G. Thurman of Ohio, arose to
reply. The Old Roman drew his in
evitable bandanna, put 1t to his nose
and blew two sonorous blasts.
/ Davis instantly sprang to the top
of his desk, grabbed the head of the
senator seated in front of him and
gave it a twist that nearly broke his
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-09-13
INDUSTRIAL FAIR
CLOSES THIS WEEK

Miss Bonner, Tacoma's representa-
tive at the Seattle Industrial exposi-
ton, has, with the other members
of the royal family, received much
favorable attention during the cele-
bration. Every possible courtesy has
been shown the young ladies and the
past few days have been pleasant
ones for them.
This week is called prize week at
the fair grounds. Many things of
value, including a horse and buggy,
steel ranges and bedroom suites, are
being given away.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-09-13
maine GOES
REPUBLICAN

PORTLAND. Me-. Sept. IS. The
biennial state election held in this
state yesterday resulted in sweep
ling victory for the Republicans, their
plurality being estimated at $4,000.
Returns from the First and Second
congressional districts indicate the
election of Amos L. Allen and Charles
Littleheld by pluralities similar to
those of the election Of four years
ago. while in the Third district, ". G.
Burleigh ran ahead OF his former
record.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-09-13
WILL REPORT IN FAVOR
OF MORE WELLS

When the committee appointed to
investigate the gravity water supply
system in Seattle reports to the city
council tomorrow night, another ar
gument will be recorded in favor Of
the sinking. of more wells at South
TSsoma. Headed by Councilman
Conrad, the committee thoroughly
went over the Seattle water system,
and they at once arrived at the con-
clusion that, everything considered,
the system of waterworlks advocated
by The Times was the thing for Ta-
coma. Councilman Conrad has. pre-
pared lengthy report covering the
result of the investigation and rec
Ommending the building up of the
system of wells already started at
South. Tacoma.
The committee found that the Sc
attic gravity system cost 81 200, 600.
About 290, 100000 gallons are deIiv-
cred to the city reservoirs daily. The
cost of operating the plant is $3.50
a month. It requires about five
years to establish such a system, and
that fact alons the councilmen con-
slider sufficient reason for not recon-
Mending it for Tacoma
Mayor Wright and Commissioner
Of Public Works Welsh are both
strong advocates Of the plan outlined
q. few days, ago by The Times, and a.
majority of the councilmen also are
in favor Of It,. Aside from the sat
isfactory showing made by the three
wells at South Tacoma, one of the
reasons why Tacoma councilmen are
not in favor of the gravity system
and an open water way, Is the fact
that Seattle's expensive water sup
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-09-13

she becomes of age. Montana is 10
years old and is the daughter of the
banker, p. l.. Largey, who was shot
and killed In his own bank four years
ago by man who was injured in the
big explosion in Butte ten years be-
fore. Among the little ones pos
sessions are two banks. two lumber
companies and the Great Spectator
copper mine. The child In excep-
tlonally bright and consults her at
torneys ON all matters of import
ance. She has absolutely her own
way in the matter of her expendi-
lures and uses good good judgment
always.
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opened in Portland today, delegates
being present from all sections Of the
country. The delegates were well
coined by the mayor, and after re-
Spouse by National Councillor Robert
M. Johnston of Pennsylvania, the
convention went into secret session.
The feature of today was the big
parade, In which several thousand
men were in line.
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teams. and he was induced to enter
their ranks Hamilton plays center
but shines 81 goal Kicker. With
any sort OF chance he seldom fairs
to put the bali between the posts
He has more goals To his credit than
any other man In Scotland In four
international matches he played on
the All Sootlands with credit. From
his salary AZ professional he IL
educating himself at Glasgow unlyer-
sity.
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ply is in danger of contamination.
When the plant was installed it was
supposed that the city had an unlim-
ited supply of pure water for all
time to come. Recent developments,
however, show that the water sup
ply is being polluted by small set
Elements along the Cedar river, from
which the water is taken. This fact,
with the known conditions existing
along Glover creek, tend to make the
councilmen favor a supply of water
from closed wells.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-09-13

became almost the sole owner of the
renowned Krupp works at Essen,
which supply all the countries of the
globe with their ornaments of war.
Her younger sister, Barbara, had to
be content with "a younger sons
share" The widow, Mrs. Krupp,
merely received a lifelong pension
payable out of her daughters es-
tate. The whole property and al
most the whole wealth, passed to
Miss Bertha Krupp, who is now just
out of her teens and is worth at least
0,000, 000. Her annual income
must be at least $40, 000,000.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-09-13

neck. The victim yelled and Davis
woke up.
II beg your pardon" he said in
confusion, but / was dreaming ]
was brakeman again. When Thur-
man blew his nose, / thought il was
my engineer blowing for brakes.
You put 'em on, all right" said
the senator who had been cast for
the role of the. brake. Then he had
his seat changed.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-09-13
COL. ALLEN GOES EAST

Colonel James Allen, who has been
in command of the cableship Burn
side for the past few months, has
been ordered to post in New York
This leaves Major Russell in charge
of the vessel.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-09-13
HYADES TO REACH
TACOMA TONIGHT

The Boston Towboat company's
liner Hyades will arrive at Tacoma
some time during the night She
reached Victoria this morning and
is bringing a full cargo of Oriental
freight for Tacoma
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-09-13
SALVATION ARMY MAN
SAID TO BE INSANE

Fred Jensen. a Salvation Army
worker, residing at 1919 South e
street. WAS arrested last evening By
Otiicsr Foster on q charge of insanity.
Jensen was taken 10 the city Jail and
later was turned over to the county
authorities.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-09-13
TIDES FOR WEDNESDAY.
THE RICHEST GIRL
In THE WHOLE WORLD

BERLIN, Sept 13.-Miss Bertha
Krupp, eldest daughter of the late
Friedrich Alfred Krupp, is the rich
est girl in the world.
After the sudden death of her
father a couple of years ago, she
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-09-13
BEST GOAL KICKER
IN ALL SCOTLAND

LONDON, Sept. 13.--One of the
greatest professional football play
ers in Great Britain is re. HamiI-
ton, of the Glasgow Rangers. He
began his career as an amateur but
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Free, an 8x12 picture of the
cruiser Tacoma, handsome deeora-
ton for the parlor. Central News
Co, 1921 Pacific Ave. 49,
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IL you buy your school books of
the Central News Co.. 1921 Pacific
Ave, you will receive free big, ele-
giant picture of the cruiser Tacoma !"
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Buy your school books OF the Cen
trail News Co. and receive free a
fine Sx12 picture of the cruiser Tia
coma 49,
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Fine, large pictures OF the cruiser
Tacoma free II you buy your school
books Of tho Central News Co., 1l2t
Pacific Ave. s~s
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Bury your school books tonight at
the Central News Co., 1921 Pacific
Ave. Open till. 10. """
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WEATHER FORECAST.

For Tacoma. and vicinity: Fair to-
night and Wednesday; light to fresh
north to east winds.
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MECHANICS OPEN
ANNUAL SESSION

PORTLAND, Me-, Sept. 13.-The
annual meeting of the National Coun-
5cil of United American Mechanics
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-09-13
LITTLE Mss woRrH a MlI.LIoN

BUTTE, Sept, 10. Little Mon
tana Largey has million dollars In
her own right put away for her until
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-09-13

Sergeant Brown, of the signal
Icorps on the eableship Burnside, has
lmysteriously disappeared and all eff
Forts to. locate him have been futile,
He left the. Burnside at o'clock
Sunday morning for short walk
Iabout the city. Since that time lie
has not been seen nor heard from.
Browns fellow officers spent sew
Ieral hours yesterday trying to get
some tract of him. The hospital, po-
lice station, as we'll as the places
Buy your school books tonight at
the Central News Co., tt21 Pacific
Ave. Open till 10. 1919
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WANTED-A young man to learn
newspaper business Apply 768 Com
merce St, apply between 4 and 5.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-10
SUICIDE OF A PHYSICIAN
IN MIDDLETOWN OFFICE
DR.. J. E. Pierce, Formerly an In
dianapolis Practitioner, Kills
Himself by Shooting.
HENRY COUNTY CORONER
ecial to the indianapolis Journal.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
MIDDLETOWN, Ind, Jan. 9.-Dr. j. r..
Pierce one of the best-known physicians of
Henry county, and formerly practitioner
in Indianapolis committed suicide by shoot
ing at o'clock this evening.
Without word to anyone in regard to his
purpose, he went from his house to his office
adjoining drew his revolver from his pock-
et. placed the muzzle in his mouth and fired.
His wife heard the report and hurried from
the house TO find her husband unconscious
on the office floor. Two physicians, hastily
summoned, found him dying, and he sue
cumbed to the wound five minutes after its
infiiction.
DR.. Pierce was graduated from the Cen
trail College Of Physicians and Surgeons at
Indianapolis, and for several years after
his graduation practiced in that city. He
then removed to Middletown, about six or
seven years ago. and has since been in
practica here. In 1902 he was elected cor
oner OF Henry county, and held that office
al the time of his death. He was forty
wears old, and left a widow and five chill
dren No cause is assigned for the act, but
IL Is supposed that declining practice, due
chiefly TO dissipation. made him respondent
and resulted In the crime.