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Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-11
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park. As nearly as possible, those who
designed the grounds and buildings of the
Bronx Zoo have endeavored to show the
various mammals, birds, reptiles and
amphibians in their natural state. Their
work in this respect was materially
aided by nature herself, for the topog-
raphy Of that tract of land now known
as the Bronx Zoo was ideal for the pur-
poses of the engineers, landscape garden
ers and architects, whose duty 1t was to
further enhance the beauty Of this natu-
rally attractive spot Many acres of
magnificent forest trees are here found
while a number of ripping streams
thread their way through forest and
meadow, lending themselves to the prac-
teal as well as ornamental purposes OF
the engineers. With such a reservation
for a working basis It Is not surprising
that Zoo Park already bids fair to be-
come a formidable rival to Central Park
as a rendezvous for the millions who
live within the narrow confines of Great
er New York when In quest Of green
spot and a chance to closer observe ma
ture at her best.
The most notable feat OF the landscape
gardener has been the construction or an
Italian garden, which Is by far the most
pretentious bit of formal planting ever
attempted in Greater New York. 1t has
been developed as the central feature OF
an elaborate architectural design consist
ing OF stone stairway and balustrades,
and lies In a shopping position, extending
from the lower to the upper levels of an
embankment. Preliminary to the plant
ing of this garden 1t was necessary to
excavate about 300 yards of solid rock,
after which about 800 yards Of soil and
fertilizers had to be supplied, but these
obstacles were easily surmounted and,
when completed, the garden itself was
blaze of color and a bower of loveliness.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-11

ture which appeals with peculiar force
to the lover of nature.
Springs and Streams.
Hundreds Of sparkling streams, fed by
apparently inexhaustible springs, pour
forth their clear waters from mountain
and hillside. Many of these waters are
credited with medicinal properties, and
have been made use of on this account
since the days of Spanish possession. The
famous Weyler spring is so named for
the reason that this well-known general
made regular pilgrlmages to 1t in order
to obtain relief from an ailment OF long
standing. And while giving health. these
streams also yield up vast stores of ash
and afford the disciples of Isaac Walton
an opportunity to ply the rod and reel
to the hearts content.
Some Good Roads.
While the gospel OF good roads is being
preached in this country with only tndif-
ferent success, 1t may not be amiss TO
call attention to the fact that down In
the Isle of Pines 1t is not only preached,
but put In practice. The government has
constructed about 80 miles Of calzadas.
or government roads, which will COM
pare favorably with the average city
boulevard, and the work is going steadily
forward. An appropriation of $2b0,000
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-11

~ UST 13 years ago Father Knicker-
booker awoke to the fact that the
b Geological Garden in Central Park
was not commensurate in size, appoint
ments and variety of specimens there
shown with the Greater New York then
in contemplation. Accordingly, the New
York Geological Society was chartered,
its object being the founding Of public
geological park, the preservation Of our
native animals and the promotion Of
zoology in general What was then
looked upon as a herculean task is to-
day fast nearing completion, and al
though but seven-eighths completed, the
new Bronx Geological Park is the largest
zoo in the world, both In point Of acre
age and the number of specimens there
shown.
According to the animal statistics Of
the largest geological gardens in the
world, for which I am indebted to the
official reports of DR.. g. Loisel, Of Paris,
on "Uns Mission Scientihque dams les
Jardins ct Establishments Zoologiques,
Publics ct Prives." they rank as fol-
lows:
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-11

has been made by the Cuban government
for road building, sanitation and public
buildings since the Magoon administra-
tlon was inaugurated, and 1t is expected
that an additional appropriation OF $780,
900 will be made In the next budget.
These roads. which connect the two
more important towns and are tapped by
interseeting roads reaching to all parts
of the island, appeal alike to the bi-
cycle rider, the horseman aud the au-
tomobillst. They are in themselves an
element Of beauty as we'll as utility, and
have contributed no small part toward
the favorable impression made on visitors.
Variety in Fruits As Well a.
Scenery.
The diversity of island scenery found In
valleys, on hill and mountainside has
counterpart in the variety Of fruit that
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-11

ure ground for those who enjoy hunting
and fishing. While there is no large game
on the island, an abundance Of quail. wild
pigeon. ducks and sand hill crane make
good shooting. The rivers abound In nsh,
most of these being OF the gamey sort,
while Holsters, too. nra found. The many
clusters ana chains OF small islands sur
rounding the coast make 1t one OF the
most delightful places jfor yachting. Low
ers Of this truly royal sport may spend
the winter In comfort. sailing about the
island, fishing and incidentally engaging
in that most enticing sport OF tortoise
shell hunting.
The Social side.
Though the American population Of the
Isle of Pines was confined to a dozen
or SO people no longer ago than 1901, 1t
now numbers about 1900, and the social
side OF life in not being neglected. There
are church societies and schools. while at
Santa Fe the Hibiscus Club, an organlEa-
tion with a membership Of score or
more of ladies', meets regularly and fol-
lows out lines of work not far different
from those taken up by woman's clubs
In the States.
The Men.
The men on the island-well here Is
what Richard Harding Davis, the we'll
known novelist, has to say OF them after
visiting the island; "The men ] met
and | went all over the Isinnd--ware
genuine settlers. They were men who
had sold their farms In the States aud
had come to the Isle OF Pines to make
NEW home, and were busy asebees ia
mixing 1t. These men are as
fne representatives Of the American Of
modest means as you will md in any part
of our country. From every part OF It
they have come, but chiefly from Iowa
and Wisconsin"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-11

may be grown within a small area. In
one private garden in the City Of Santa
BE, for instance, may be found At differ
ent kinds OF fruit, all growing and ripen-
ing to perfection, affordIng continuous
fruiting season of IL months in the year.
In other nearby gardens may be found
rare plants transplanted from Jamaica.
the Bahamas and other tropical and semi
tropical countries to adorn the grounds
Of the well-to,do residents Of this little
island and, accidentally, to charm the
eye Of the casual visitor and impress him
with the salubrious climate of the place.
Among the trees used for ornamental pur-
poses may be mentioned the Spanish
Laurel. 1t grows to an immense size,
one specimen which adorns the public
park at Santa Fe measuring 110 feet In
diameter. Not a few of the American
residents have undertaken to rehabilitate
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-11

Just how kindly New Yofkers have
taken to the beautiful garden where ma
ture Is seen at her best Is readily shown
by record OF attendance during the year
1907, which totaled 1,276,041 visitors.
The largest daily attendance was on
June 10, when 36,052 persons passed
through the various turnstiles of the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-28
1ssue Of Rev. 11obeYS ~ Burwelli
y. d. and Margaret An Robertson:
l. Mary (s) Susan. Born December
"a, 1882; died July 8, 1857; married r..

s. Aripistead (s). born October 49,,
p 8 80 married Ella Maud Jenkins.
I. 9. Robert (S) Turnbull, born Novem-
tenant G. s.. A.: died from wounds.
William (8) Robertson, born No
yember7 {, 1913; married Jennie Nc.
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BY EDITH DADNEY.
No. s.

y f
When one considers that the earliest
civilization Of the country followed the
course OF the James, then the NPoWha ma
tan River 1t is not surprising ,|s1 that al
this section Of Virginia Is proyerblally
rich in great Colonial plantations. Be-
ing most favored by t he col onists,
grants for lands along this wa ter hi 81.
way Astounding in fertile fields an!d
primeval forests, We're so ID eagerly
sought that even before the eighteenth
century dawned the crown had Few
acres left to. give.
Among the great estates that trace
their beginning to the Cavalier .i'nnll-
grafton, is Sherwood Forest. ortglnal-
ly callod Walnut Grove. which AZ IS
famed in the annals OF the country as
the home Of ] ohm Tyler, tenth Presl-
don't Of the United States. y me-
The exact date Of the grant or
.patont OF these lands is q bit obscure,
though. the estate Is known to. have
come into being In early Colonial days
as the property Of the Minges. O f !ll1l
~ OF nota IN the region.
n Ia 1871 President Tyler purchased
the 1900 acres from Collier Minge,
ana though he also had g house In VIII
liamsburg and O plantation In Glouc
ter county, 1t was mt SherWo od Iorest
that the last years OF his Sllfe were yer
spent, THIS country seat being but. @ 9
few miles from Greenway. W here ne
was born. s 3sss5 II Flu w ls5i5Ss 3i3j
The mansion is placed In the centre
OF a vast lawn dotted with magnlflcen J,
old trees, which seem ms g urd Y q a q
though they were In their syoungest
llferather than having shaded 20. lt cen
turtles tho self-sanle spot, Ia avery yla1 y
respect the house is Wllat one eXp poets q
to find an q. tpnical So vt herp J! Va II
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-28

.tion. There Is no attempt at pretense.
The building, OF simple lines, Is frame,
painted white the roof Sustained only
the color OF time, but the dark green
blinds which Bprotect each window lend
the necessary bit of color, breaking the
neutral zone. 3. 81
The central portion OF the picturesque
manor, house was built by the Mlnges
about 1860, while the corridors and
wings were &C ded by Presi-
dent Tyler In 1914. The double fronted
dwelling presents the extraordinary
frontage of 300 feet. aud ouriouslyi
enough is but one no ON deep through
out. 4
3ss On the interior there Is the GUS
ltomary Colonial hallway cutting the
house in two, ana on the left is the
old ball room, which now serves the,
purpose OF the library where family
portraits and rare old furniture are
charming inheritances of the estate.
In the drawing room Is Healey's por-s
trait Of the President, considered by
him his truest likeness. while near by
hangs the handsome portrait OF Mrs.
Julia Gardiner T yler, painted by Clio.
yanni Thompson when she was but
Amonnjg.the family Treasures Is an In
teresting collection OF historic letters
which grant one q real ms ght into the
public ana domestic life Of some of the
gree test mon Of that day, but perhaps
the most beautiful figure connected
with the name OF rs Norwood Forest
ana It's owners was Joanna Tyler, a
grent-aunt Of the President and called
10 her biographers the most beautiful
Woman . In tho Col onyss Of. " irglnia M
Units long, low, rambling structure
Of u ample roo Is In every way ideal
"a iii home OF the old outhern plant
al. retaining as H. does tho del ightful,
as 10, at 81 aun bound "a ospltallty, which
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i & !
query inserted short time ago. which
is here given: In Rev. Dr. Bowen's
.'Lifc of Francis Mackenzie" I653-17OSj,
tho pioneer Of American PresbyterIans,
mention is made OF a visit during hia
nastorate in Aecomac county. VA.
C16S3-1706) to Rev. Isaac AIelyn, OF
New Jersey. the son OF corneliua
Mclyn G600-1674). from Antwerp to
New Amsterdam (1639).
Isaac a1elyn married october 5. 1875
Temperance Loveridge. and died prior
to 1722. leaving one daughter, who
married Rev. DR.. Jonathan Dickinson,
first president of Princeton.
s. D. G. can have memorandum of tho
authorities for Isaac Melyn by apply-
ing to +. L.. Bcrryyiile. Clarke conns
Mrs. j. II. p. D.: There is nothing
among our archives which throws light
upon the subject
]. "A. C.. city: Neither In the yirgini1
Historical Society nor State Library is
there anything relating to the names
you mention. Suppose you have tho
land grants IN State Capitol sexaminedf
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Ia som etlmes lack : !, n +bc :, ora forI
81 As tha esta ia lies Z a. I, !, I 3 s,
the James, Il wns 1uc,silv a,,t ~ - No W..
Of the laWless etroons ~ tha 9Ra1aiy,
Stionary and Civil-syVar and ! boI,es,,
some slight scars stillsexist ia shnw ~ =,
was not loft altogether free from M
Svasion, the peaceful. homelil.e atnos.
phere would almost seem neyarl&to have
been broken. n s4 w ST7
Tho old garden still glories I'm 3
wealth OF color ana fragrance. III a., q Il
suckle riots over, nncion s ~ M 4
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spotswood Richardson's: Your first
query we cannot answer. We never
heard of any Blackwell or Richardson
descendants of Alexander Spotswood,
but there are Spotswood descendants in
ed for.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-28

mandcd for photograph of likeness
of Valentine Peyton or his wife. Fran
ces Harrison: OF William Powell or his
wife, Eleanor Peyton. or OF Leven Pow
ell or his sons, Burr and Cuthbert
Powell. provided the authenticity of
same Is thoroughly attested by notary
lipublic.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-28

T. A. Mcclellan: The expense for the
research you desire would be probably
$50. 1t would require the services OF:
q skilled genealogist.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-28

3. NJ Baker: We have no record Q
the names for which you inquire.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-28

F. L.. OF Berryvillc. Clarke county,
Va. throws some light upon the Melyn
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-11

The trial of Thornton Jenkins HaIns, brother of Captain F, C. IIains, it, U. s, A., as an accessory 10 the murder of William E, Annis at Bay side x. N.. begins at Flushing. N Y.. on December IA, Annis, who was New York publisher, was slain by Captain Hains, young army officer. at the fashionable Baysidc Yacht club on August 15 after 1lains had heard stories coupling the name of hnnls with that of Mrs. IIalns. While the captain was ln the Philippines Annis was frequent caller ali the ITains home in Fort Hamilton, and when he returned he confronted his wife with tho stories hc had heard and ordered her away from the house. The kill- ing of Annis followed a short time af- forward and caused ono of the biggest sensations In army circles ln many years Thornton Jenkins lTains, writer of sea tales was present and armed when the shooting occurred. Captain Hains and hls brother are in jail, the Hains children arc with General and Mrs. llains, their grand parents, and Mrs. r. c. Hains, ir., is with her parents in New England.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-11
ICE FOR FISH.
When Fishermen Began It's Use.

An important factor in the pursu- ancc of the fishing industry is ice and a trip with without this commodity Is no more thought of now than going fishing without hooks To go back to the old way of packing the fish below deck in scaWced or on deck fin wet blankets, would make the up- to-date fisherman smile incredulously but that was the manner In which Ash were carried into Fulton market by Noank fishermen until the year tS4S when an idea was conceived whereby fec was made to do the duty of seaNced and wet blankets thus reV- OlEtionizing the method of preserve ing seafood ell voyage, The credit of this conception was due 10 the late Captain James Potter, who, In the sloop Convert, with a crew of four men put into execution his newly formed Idea and was consequently the first fisherman from this little sea- hamlet to enter Fulton market with 2 cargo of Iced fish He secured a load of fish off Watch Hill and acquiring a quantity of fee from the mainland sailed for New York, arriving there
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-11
TAFT GETS PLEDGE
Ccontinued from First PagcD

tContinued from First Page.) cans on the ways and means commit tee follows
 T had an interview with Mr. Can non yesterday and with his concur renee and at the suggestion of , mem. Der oi the ways and means committee, With the republican members of that ccmn:ttee this afternoon, and from my conversation with them. and the dis oussior which followed as to the exam nation which they are now conducting and expect to conduct 1 have every reason to he confident that they are keenly alive tp the obligation which IS on them as representatives elect ed to represent the republican party, to prepare an honest and thorough revi- sion of the present tariff, that they have taken three times as much cvi- dence as has ever been taken in the preparation of other tariffs, and that they are going to mako additional er- tort and independent effort to get at the evidence themselves by the use of subpoena and under oath, with a view Co reaching the defects in the cost of brought within the tarlf here and abroad
 v found them quite anxious for as much harmony as possible, in which ] syinpatlized With them, and prepar- ed for consultation on points Of dim cuity that might arise at any time in the future Tho plan Is to prepare a bill on such evidence as they have and will have in the course of lhe hearings, and then to call additional evidence as 10 tho Items wnenver 1t should seem necessary.
 Not only with conversation with the members together, but with the members individually. am quite con- vlnced that they are in good faith going to prepare blll which will be thorough revision on tho platform Of the republican party.
 The discussion covered other things, like the Philippine tariff, and | am very hopeful that there will be no diff culty in reachlng an agreement be tween the various people interested in them--those representing the Philip pine Islands ana those representing tho sugar and the tobacco interests so that there will be no dispute. and that the matter may be incorporated In the new tariff bill without an issue
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-11

with his consignment in prime condi- tion The venture was such a success that repetition was decided upon With the same results and steps were immediately taken for the preserya- tion of ice in the winter to use in the summer months which has grown to an Industry itself. The first crop, a small one, was packed away close to the spring near the quarry dock and the next season the cellar to the resi- dence of the late Isaac Schofeld was utilized, A small house, purposely intended for the storing of Ice was then built In Brook street near the home of Thomas Latham and later followed the erection of the large brick structure now standing and in use and located on the Noank and Mystic highway, near the Reeba farm. Thus Captain Potter concocted a plan whereby the fishermen of this village since that time have derived im- measurable benefit The crew abova referred to was composed of the fol- lowing men who have all passed 10 the haven of rest: Captain James Pot ter, Captain John T,ewey, Captain James Davis, Horace Davis and Will liam Burrows. Captain James Davis was the last survivor of the crew. - Noanls Letter in New London Day.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-11

charge. said Colonel l. NJ Ullman of New Haven who Is here In connection with the rivers and harbors congress when hls attention was called to q statement from newspapers in Connect icut to tho effect that he had dlstrib utcd money during the recent campaign in Connecticut for the purpose Of eat ing voters. Colonel tllman declared that lie had not been in Waterbury since Mir. Lilley was nominated for governor He said that he was MT ldlley's political agent al New Haven during thn campaign. and that he was not tn Waterbury nor had he had dealings with any politicians there dur ing the campaign. l'llman claimed to have filed a statement of campaign expenses soon after the election
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-11

ctN near the DONrSe, eaSllN found bN anyone desirous of dolng so.
 No Americans Interested
 "t am also positive that not a man In public life in America, in or out of congress, ever had the least pecuniary interest In the Panama canal
 "l do not know and never have known of any American citizen who has ever dealt in auy of the shares of thc new Panama Canal Co. or the shares or bonds of the old company
 A further instance of tho unwar- ranted attitude of the Indianapolis News and of other journals repeating the statements is furnished with re- spect to Mir. C. F. Taft and Mn Doug las Robinson, In the same issue of the World C0et g. 19OS). l said
 The mention of the names of MT. Taft and Mir. Douglas Robinson is an other evidence that this is fake story No membed of the Taft family or Mr. Douglas Robinson ever had the rcmotost connection with Panama Canal matters directly or indirectly. and never saw ono of them on this subject before the United States ac- quIrcd the canal l never saw Mir. Douglas Robinson in my life. The names of Caesar and Napoleon might as we'll have heon used, for it could not be more impossible
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-11
GRANTS BLAMED
May Have Brought Cattle Disease
 Here, Says Secretary Wilson.

Washington, Dec. That thr out break of the foot and mouth disease now prevails in several states was due to the importation into this country of either biological products, or such ma torial as straw, with merchandise, or in the clothes or effects of Immigrants, ls tho opinion of Secretary Wilson. q gave this as the most plausible ex- planation in an appeal to-day to the house for an emergency appropriation of s5o0oo0 needed by the department of agriculture to fight the disease
 'lt now seems clear that the present outbreak had It's origin near Detroit, ' said tho secretary.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-11
PANAMA TO BE GOOD
Young Republic Promises Uncle sam
 10 Show Gratitude.

Washington, Dec. 10, Of more than rdnary interest were the exchanges to day between President Roosevelt and Scnor Arozmana, when the latter presonid hs credentials as minister from Panama,
 Tho presentation of the minister, which was made by Acting Secretary Bacon, took place at the White House. Senor Arozmana declared that tge neo- pie of his country could prove worthy of the boon conferred by the Aneri- can government in guaranteeing its independence, by maintaining peace at home under the rulo of law, and frend ly relations with the other nations by shaping It's coure according to the pub lie treaties and principles of interna tiona law, by honesty and by justice
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-11
N. E. 0. P. CELEBRATION
Joint Free Dance and Entertainment
 Next Monday.

The city lodges of the New England order of Protection, jointly with Sigs- by lodge of West Haven arc planning an open meeting and free entertain ment 10 he held in the West Haven town hall next Monday evening as part of the celebration which ls be Ing held of the twenty-frst annlver- sary of the foundation of tho order, There will be as speakers two prom Inent men In the order. Supreme Sec retary n. M. Fry of Boston and Grand Treasurer Drew of this state. A must- cal program in which q quartet con slsting of Miss Lulu Corcoran and Miss Elizabeth Martin and Mcsscs. Lester Kimberly and Thomas NuRent, Miss Helen Herman on the piano, Miss Annie Gafney with recitatons and Miss Lulu corcoran with vocal SO lections will participate, will be given after which there will be q program of twelve dances.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-11
DRIVER SELLS TEAM
Meets Willing Purchaser While DeIly-
 ering, So Disposcs.

John Dambrosky was sent by one John ,Insudewicz with a one-horsc team carrying load of manure from this city to Hamden Tuesday after, man driving through Whalley avenue, Westrille, as the nearest way 10 the latter's farm where the manure was to be delivered met man named Nathan Bakeslee. To Bfpkeslee he sold the horse and tenn on the spet. Yesterday and is held on charge of cmbezzle- ment by agent. The team was recov- cred