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Methodist faith to find homes tn this
land of religions freedom


land Of religious freedom.
He was himself a native of Maryland,
and his parents were shareholders. He
emancipated all of the human beings who
came into his possession by inheritance,
sold the plantation and removed north
ward to the banks OF the Hudson, where
slavery no longer existed. Then, enter
ing upon his ministry. he travelled about
the country, preaching the gospel as in
terpreted by John and Charles Wesley.
One of his converts was the sister of
Chancellor Livingston. a member of the
proudest and most aristocratic family in
America. They were married in 1898, and
Immediately after built the present man.
sion. Probably no house in the world
has ever entertained SO many Methodists
as this. 1t was the regular abiding place
of immigrants of that faith. until they
could find homes of their own, regard
less OF their wealth or station in life, and
1t is said that for twenty years Wilder
cliff was not without a guest So long as
they lived Mr.. Garrettson and his wife
entertained his brethren in the ministry.
The conferences of this district of which
The was appointed presiding elder in
1lSS, and which extended from Lake
Champlain to Long Island sound, We're
always held here.
The present representative of the family
and the last of the Garrettsons now lives
at Redhook. village on the Hartford
and Connecticut railroad, about ten miles
northeast of Rhinebeck. He Is an old
man of learning, and a gentleman of the
old type.
"Fernccliff" a Conspicuous Villa.
Mr.. Garrettson's next-door neighbors
were the Astor family, and Ferncliff, now
occupied by John Jacob Astor III, is one
Of the oldest and most conspicuous villas
along the river Mr.. Orme Wilson, who
married an Astor; Mrs W. B. Kipp and
other New Workers have places in the
immediate neighborhood, and a few miles
above is Rokeby which belongs to ]. W.
Chanler, who also married an Astor. This
was the seat of Gen. John Armstrong, e,
who also married sister of Chancellor
Livingston, and was a brother-in-law of
Freeborn Garrettson, although a man of
entirely different character and career.
John Armstrong was a brigadier gen.
eral in the army of the revolution, ad-
jutant general for Gen. Gates, and author
of the proposition submitted to Gen.
Washington at Newburg in 1850, propos-
ing to organize liberal monarchy of the
American colonies and make him a king
Armstrong was Secretary of War during
the war of 1872 He was afterWard am
bassador to France, and a member of the
United States Senate. He wrote biog-
raphies of Gen. Montgomery and Cen
Wayne, and history of the war of 1872.
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MILITARY SPIRIT OF women
ONCE RECKoNED AMONG FIGHT
ING STRENGTH OF NATIONS.
Conflict as to Whether Amazons
Were Myths or Facts-Humboldt
Thought Legend Possible.

From the Pail Mall Gazette.
From the nature of things woman SOL
diers can only be found as class among
barbarians-up to this time, at any rate.
The Dahomey Amazons made a poor
show against the French, but Burton
had been much impressed with them
forty years earlier-and he was judge.
The discipline was terribly severe In
his time; he did not doubt they were
very formidable troops. Relaxation OF
discipline ruined them.
The mythical Amazons claim a word,
since Prof. Sayce adduced such striking
evidence to suggest that they were the
warrior priestesses of Hittite invaders.
OF the American Aamzons 1t may be re-
called that Humboldt thought the
legend not impossible, and he had stud
led the original records. Very few who
have written on the subject are thus
qualified probably, but Mr.. Alfred Wal
lace has shown US lately that Spruce, the
great botanist, looked into the evidence
carefully and formed a strong opinion
that II was trustworthy.
Vikings Shield Maidens.
Much more interesting are the shield
maidens of the Vikings. Would that we
knew more about them personally. The
historical sagas allude to them, but al
ways, so far as 1 remember, in a matter
of fact way, as to male personages. One
Of the very grandest poetic sagas is that
of the Shield Maiden Hervor but even
this takes for granted nearly everything
we particularly want to know. She dress
ed man and joined the Vikings.
Presently she gained the command of her
party-and the story opens. true in the
main, probabl
rrl,
of Bravoil, between Sigurd of Denmark
and Harald Hilditoun of Norway men
tions several shield madens who COM
manded troops. One even bore Haraids
standard. All fought like heroes, or de-
mons. and I think all died on the field
But it seems that they were only women
who rose to command by daring and mil
itary genius. Is there any authority for
the legends of Viking bands wholly femi-
nine?
Irish Battle Women.
The old Irish Book of Leccan says
casually " for men and women went alike
to battle in those days; and the record
of tribal obligations, called Hosting"
reckoned women among the fighting
strength. Moreover. the life of Abbot
Adamnan of iona tells how he, hearing of
this dreadful practice, went to Ireland,
called an assembly of chiefs and bishops
and persuaded them to pass law, still
extant, entitled Lex innocentium,' -
which forbade the summoning of women
to war 1t seems likely, however. that
they still turned out of their own free
will.
At the present day in Europe the Mon
tenegrins and their hereditary foes of
Albania include the wome among their
fighting force-or did, at any rate, a very
few years ago-before Prince Nicholas
had organized his army. All departments
of supply were left to the wives and
daughters: also the recovery and trans
port of the wounded But when the fight
ing line was seriously pressed the women
reinforced it. Assuredly, they would
have followed the old custom in spite of
the princes reforms had Austria ad-
vanced into the Black mountains the
other day.
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Opposite West Point.

Opposite West Point. around Garrisons
railway station, is a group of country
houses which cannot be surpassed in
either hemisphere, and at one time or
another they have been occupied by i'm
portant people. The home Of Hamilton
Fish sr.. who was Secretary of State dur
inS the Grant administration. is a modest
but noble seat. The late Samuel Sloan
OF the Lackawanna railroad. J. NJ Tou-
cey, formerly general manager of the
New York Central railway: II. w.
BelCher. Col. I. b Arden. NJ NJ Gouver-
neUr. +. F. James and other rich men
have spent enormous amounts % money
on their estates. and displayed most ex-
Cellent taste Gen. Butterfield is occup>.-
ing the former home of Clara Louise KEEL
logg, the prima donna. at Cold Spring
The cottage OF Col George p Morris,
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ri [ 8

~ have suffered with piles for thirty
six years. One year ago last April be-
gan taking Cascarets for constipation. In
the course of a week ! noticed the piles
began to disappear and at the end OF six
weeks they did not trouble me at all.
Cascarets have done wonders for me.
am entirely cured and feel like a new
man" George Kryder. Napoleon. o.
Pleasant, Palatable. Potent. Taste Good.1
Do Good Never ken.Weaken or Gripe.
l0c. 25c, Soc. Never sold In bulk. The gem
uine tablet stamped c &C. Guaranteed to
cure Or yeur money back "a
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The Wise Chauffeur.

From the Kansas City Journal
What is chauffeur. Hans?"
"A chauffeur is a man who is smart
enough to run an auto. but too smart to
own oner'
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Another One.

From the Houston Post.
How would you like to be a merry
widow" asked the octogenarian.
"Oh. this is SO sudden!' exclaimed the
youthful beauty.
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collegiate days at Naishapur. One of the
countless victims of the assassin S dagger
was Nizam vi Mulk himself, the ole
schoolboy friend"
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Beautiful Swiss En-
broideries from the
kohner stock, including
wide, snowy patterns
and the neat. dainty
kinds. kohners best
stock.
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Careful Dentistry.

From the Cornell Widow
He's a careful dentist.
Yes; he filled my tooth with great
pains.
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BIGGER VALUES THAN EVER I'm THE SALE OF M K0HERS ST(

Many Thursday
sale OF 0
n
O
al to
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EAST BANK OF HUDSON
Shore of the River Lined With
Country Seats.
ANCIENT DUTCH VILLAGE
Staatsburg of High Value to Board
ers and Golf Players.
APPEARANCE OF ANTIQUITY
Variety of Architecture Among the
Splendid Homes-opposite West
Point-Beautifu Lawns.
APPEARANCE OF ANTIQUITY
BY WILLIAM f. CURTIS.

Chicago Record Herald.
STAATSBC RG. y. Y, July -, 1909.
This ancient Dutch village was of more
Importance 10 the world generally two
hundred years ago than it is today, but
even now II has high value to summer
boarders and golf players and the own
ers and occupants OF d long succession
Of beautiful country seats on the east
bank Of the Hudson. The golf links
tie land. | meaa-are furnished by Mr..
ogden Mills and the Dinsmore family,
whose estates join and they are patron
tied by al the residents up and down
the road for twenty miles each way.
That is not much OF a distance in these
days Of automobiles. and suburban trains
along the Hudson River railroad run
frequently.
There is brown stone church in
Staatsburg which five hundred years from
now VIII look as venerable and be as
Interesting as any medieval pile in Eng
land OF Normandy. and time cannot take
away its beauty. Another church, at Cold
Spring, opposite West Point Will also
rank high among our architectural
treasures Of America when age has ma
Iured Tie color of lis stone and given
that appearance of antiquity which is
considered necessary for artistic perfec-
tion. and some Of these mansions will
be al gratifying 10 a cultivated taste two
or three centuries hence as the rarest
chateau on the banks of the Loire or
the most perfect of al the medieval cas-
ties IN Germany. We cannot have an,
Clent things IN this country for obvious
reasons. but that is one OF our faults that
tie future will correct without foreign in
terveutIou.
The variety of architecture among the
splendid homes along the Hudson Is as
great as any one could desire There
are some monstrosties. but not so many
as there might be. AS "a rule. the sum-
mer homes OF plutoCrats have been de-
signed by competent architects, who have
been allowed 10 exercise their own taste
and have produced admirable results and
most of the mansions have their own
individuality
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-12
HAMMOND WILL SEND DOWN
BIG CROWD TO AUTO RACES

The people of Lake county will turn
out to the automobile races at Crown
Point en- masse. Never in the history
of the county has there been such
general interest in a Lake county af-
fair. The people are not only interest
ed in the races, but they realize that
on the 18th and 18th of June the eyes
of the world will be focused on this
locality, and the advertisement it will
get will be worth thousands of dollars
to the residents of the county.
Consequently, they expect to do their
part and thousands of them will con-
tribute to the success of the affair. at
least. by their presence. Many of the
progressive men Of the county are
making private arrangements to han
die the crowds and add to their com
fort.
one of the most notable Of the indie
pendent projects is that which is be-
ing carried out under the auspices of
the University club of Hammond. This
organiza ton has secured q lease to one
of the finest locations on the whole
course and will erect q grandstand
that will seat 1000 people.
Seat sale Large.
The club has placed tickets on sale
in all of the cities OF the Calumet re-
gion. and the sale of them has been
most satisfactory. Dozens of parties
have been organized and seats in the
University clug grandstand have been
reserved by them.
Carl Bauer of the Simplex Railway
Appliance company. realizing that the
club members hope to furnish their
new quarters from the receipts Of the
sale. sold twenty tickets among his
| friends. and has taken ten more which
| he promises to dispose Of
Judge T. NJ. c. HembroR of Indiana
| Harbor and number of his friends
have organized a party which will sit
| in the University club stand. In East
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-12

Chicago and Gary parties are being
organized, and it is expected that the
University club grandstand will come
very near being the headquarters for
Lake county people at the races. The
members have had great success in
selling tickets and a number of social
organizations are doing all they can
to help out the local boys
Jourdain & Salisbury's concession is
one of the best on the course. 1t is To-
Gated on the west side of the east
course in a beautiful grove One thou
sand seats have been erected and these
men expect to provide their guests with
cigars, sandwiches and lemonade dur
ing the races. They also have this
concession in the University club
grandstand.
Messrs. Carter and Craick are also
making great preparations for the
races, and expect to afford grandstand
accommodations and sleeping quarters
for hundreds of people. TEey are go
ing into the affair so deeply that they
will make a small fortune ie the races
are a success.
They propose to entertain the crowds
in the theater at Crown PoIn- with a
high class vaudeville attraction. and
also will provide dancing pavilion
for those who will care to dance in the
evening.
Most of the famous drivers. who *
pect to run cars in the race. are now
on the course. and are trying out their
machines. They pronounce the course
so far as it has been completed, one OF
the best in the United States.
As the day Of the races approaches
the excitement Of the Crown Point PEG
! pie grows Many Of them are unable
/ to appreciate the enormity of the prof
ect and others seem to nave a good
idea of what is going to happen. How
/ ever, If the weather is fine Lake coun-
ty will witness a magnificent spectacle
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-12
High School Alumni Banquets
Governor MashalI of Indiana

those who expected facetious, epigram-
attic and witty remarks of a light ma
ture, because he plunged into a serious
subject from the start, that of educaa-
ton, and finished with it only after he
had driven home valuable lesson.
GOV. MarshaIl's idea of Education.
Governor Marshall said that the edu-
Gated and trained men had nine chances
out of ten against the unframed man.
but that education did not depend upon
the completion of college and univer-
sity courses but rather upon the abili-
ty to answer correctly the three ques-
ton What shall l do? When shall
do it? Why shall I do it."
Mr.. Marshall spoke until nearly u
o'clock, and then went to the Majestic
hotel, where he and Mrs. Marshall re-
ceived Hammond people until their
train left on the Monon.
w. c. Belmon acted as postmaster.
The address of welcome was made by
Carl Griffin. president of the alumni,
and he was followed by William Whit
aker, president OF the graduating class
Only Bill Whitaker could have made
a response like he did when everybody
else was solemn. AS president of the
class he thanked the president of the
association for the welcome admission
| and assured him that they would pay
their dues. The two sentences were
delivered in such characteristic manner
that they took the house with a storm
of applause
Miss Bassett EuIogized.
Miss Annie Bassett was one of the
/ speakers of the evening, and it was, in
deed. a splendid tribute that Hammond
people paid her when her former stu
/ dents rose to their feet in token of re
spect for her untiring work in the
i Hammond school She only ingratiated
/ herself more with her kind and witty
/ toast, Our Graduates" in which none
4 of the class of 90 were forgotten. Miss
Frances Hamacher followed with a re
Spouse, IF you would" and was splen-
did.
The High School Of Yesterday and
the High School of Today" toasts by
A. Murray Turner and DR.. w. F. Howat-
were appropriate. the first in the light.
er and the second in the serious vein
The guests sat down to the table at
o'clock and the courses were served
by the ladies of the Presbyterian
CHURCH, iHeN were cOHlpliIntHleO OF
many sides for their spread
Elect New Officers.
At the close of the evenings program
the following officers for the ensuing
year for the Alumni association wer,
chosen:
President-Afiss Mary Ibach
Vice president-Henry Lovridge
Recording secretary-Miss Frances
Hamacher.
Treasurer-Miss Dollie Knots.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-12
AN INTEREsTING MEETINC.

Invitations were sent out by Mr..
Deaver. superintendent of the West
Hammond schools, for a meeting yes
terday afternoon in the school hall 1t
was a general meeting for the parents
to see the school work and among the
visitors were: DR.. Nightingale and AS
sistant Professor Downey, who compli-
mented the work very highly. The
following program was given:
From I to school Work.
From ? to 2:15-Reeess.
2:15-Hall Program
Song by Each Room.
1.-The Windmill.
2-The Daisy.
3-Drifting Along.
4-Welcome Pretty Primrose
5-Early Springtime.
2:45-Song: Room 4.
Piano Duet-Nolan and Udelia Deav-
er.
Address-Professo Downey.
Piano Solo-Irene Brusel.
Address-Dr. Nightingale
Piano Duet-Mary and Minnie ALL
born
Piano Solo-Leslie Lindner.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-12
CoNCIIrnE YIsrT HERE.

Mr. and Mrs J. Bassett Willard of
Blanchesterh Ohio, are visiting the
family of c. l. LaRue, No. SIS Truman
avenue. They came to attend the grad
uating exercises of the high school,
Miss Hazel La Rue being one of the
graduates Their disappointment was
fully as keen as Miss HazePs on &C
count Of her sickness which deprived
her of attendance. Mr.. and Mrs VIII
lard suspended their tour of the Sing
in Skule Regiment in order to at
tend the functions They leave to re-
sumo their tour through southern Illi-
nois Monday. They Will return to pre-
sent their entertainment in Gary in
July.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-12
GLENNON DENIES IT
Declares That Majestic Is
Not to Be Sold.

Manager John GIenuOn Of the Hotel
Majestic is much incensed at the re-
ports which appeared in a local paper
that he was about to sell his place Of
business. Il wish you would say that
there is nothing to the story, re-
quested Mr. Glennon this morning.
The story hurts my business and
could easily have been verified had any
inclination been shown to find out the
truth. l was not even given the cour-
tesy of an interview.
Is is true that some attempts were
made to secure an option. but that is
as far as the matter went and that
was all the foundation there was for
the story"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-12

ceaselessly for the success of the af-
fair.
Covers We're laid for goo and a rep
resentative gathering of the city re-
sponded to the invitations.
Governor Marshall was accompanied
by Mrs. Marshall, who is his constant
companion on his trips of this nature.
He was the last to speak, but his
address had been looked forward to
as the main event of the evening. and
it was well worth to await the mid
night hour to hear him. Having spok-
en- in Hammond only once. this dur
ing the campaign when he was tired
and throat sore. Hammond had to rely
upon his reputation as a speaker, but
he came up to the expectations. He
was probably a little disappointing to
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-12
As ENJOYABLE MEETING.

mond Temple No. 10 Pythian Sisters,
took place last evening at the K. of P.
hall. There was large attendance of
members and visiting members from
Chicago. There was initiation of can
dates during the lodge stssion after
which a very pleasant social hour was
held. The guests met for conversation
at this time. and were served with re-
freshmtnts
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-12
Shriners Home Again.

1t was a weary lot Of Shriners who
returned to Hammond yesterday and
today after attending the meeting Of
the general council at Louisville during
the past few days
The disappointment is not securing
the charter is not as great as might
be imagined. for the reason that it
would have been unprecedented for the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-12
ATTEND WEDDING.

Many people from Hammond viii go
to Chicago this evening to attend the
wedding of Miss Ethel Merrill and Mr..
Reed Bennett at the home of the brodes
mother, Mrs. Charlotte Merrill in Park
Manor. The ceremony will be at
tended by the friends and relatives of
the young couple, many of whom will
come from out of the city.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-12
Drunk at Age of 73.

John F. Miller was arrested by Con
stable Allen on the charge Of being
intoxicated. He was picked up at the
corner of Holman and Sibley streets.
AS Miller weighs 200 pounds Allen had
about the oldest, biggest proposition to
take TO the station that he has yet
tackled.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-12
RETURNS TO CHICAGO.

Mrs. Julia Zahnen who has been Wis
iting Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Cope at their
home in East State street, has returned
to Chicago, and will leave with her son,
John, on Monday for Denver. Colo They
will remain away several months for
the benefit ftheir health. Mrs. Zah-
men is sister of Mrs. Cope.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-12
Death Of Mrs. Foss.

Mrs. Tllie Foss wife of Henry Foss.
who conducts a saloon at 3 West Plum
mer avenue. died at her home Thurs
day 1t 12.45 p. m. Death was due to
of diseases. The deceased
leaves husband two boys and one
girl The body was shipped to Crown
Point this morning. where she was
buried this afternoon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-12
PROGRAMS ARE RECEIVED HERE.

ment exercises of the University of
Chicago. Tuesday morning. June "A, at
IL o'clock a. m. wer received by many
Hammond people today. In the class is
Mr. L. Walker Jenkins who formerly
lived in Hammond and who is a grad
uate in the department of medicine.
Mr. Jenkins while in Hammond. was
employed by the Chemical company at
GrasselIi.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-12

imperial council TO have granted the
charter on SO short notice
There is no question. however, that
Hammond and the other cities which
have received special dispensations
from the officials of the Shrine will re
ceive their charters at the next meeting
of the imperial council
In the meantime they will work I'M
der their special dispensations. and the
work Of organizing the Shrine can 60
forward without hindrance.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-12
ENTERTAINs CLUB FRIENDS.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Bridge will enter
tain the members of the n. P. Whist
club at the meeting this evening at
their home in Warren street. Cards will
be the feature of the evening and a very
pleasant time is anticipated.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-12
CoIIrMRIA cIIrR nLEErs.

members Of the Columbia club in the
parlors of the Hotel Carleton next
Wednesday afternoon. This will be
the last meeting of the year and the
members anticipate a very enjoyable
time with the card games.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-12
HOLD REGULAR WEEKLY.

The regular weekly meeting of the
True Kindred will take place next
Tusday evening in I. o. o. F. hall on
State street There will be initiation
after which a pleasant social hour will
follow 1t is desired that many mem
bers attend.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-12

Miss K. G. Kelley left Hammond to-
day for Appleton, Wis. to spend a few
weeks visiting friends and relatives,
and will return home before leaving
for the west.
Attorney D. e. Boone was in Gary to-
day on business.