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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-06-03

Spurred by the efforts of Miss Georgia Frazer
descendant of old revolutionary family, and
Charles M. Higgins. wealthy manufacturer of
Prospect Park West. Brooklyn. the city authori-
ties taking steps to acquire for the erection
of a suitable monument and chldrens play
ground the plot OF ground covering two city blocks
on which part of the battle OF Long island
fought In the Revolutionary war on August 81
1915. The plot is located between Third and
Fifth streets and Fourth and Fifth avenues
Brooklyn, and there now only about ten
houses the entire plot. which is owned by the
Litchheld estate The rest of the land is vacant
Directly behind the row of houses In Fifth
nue. between Third and Fourth streets. stands
old willow tree marking the site of the old Stone
house at GoWanus, where important engage
ment between the British and Americans was
fought. The Americans, although inferior In num-
bers. dsIodged the British troops from the old
Stone house, which used fort, and
result Washington able to the East
river with his army thus saving the patriots from
utter humiliation and virtually deciding the coun
try's fate
The old Stone house of Gowanus is not visible
now and very few of the present generation know
anything about 1t. The plot where 1t stands was
very low-much lower than the surrounding
places-and 1t became dumping ground AS
result the historic house has been buried by 16
feet of earth willow tree which stood at the
entrance to the old house was also buried, but
rom its branches another inflow tree.
shit@ i IL standing. and 1t is becG2tse of this
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-06-03
Where Men Fought and Fell

tree that the movement to uncover the old house
and erect lasting monument to the defenders
of the country who fell there has received such
an impetus.
Mr. Higgins who, although of Irish extraction,
Is ardent American patriot. was touched by
the survival of the old willow and looked upon it
as a mute appeal to those living to remember
the who fought and died that the country
might become free forever. His attention was
called to the spot by book written by Miss Fra
ger in which she gives the history of the old Stone
house at Gowanus Miss Frazers attention was
first called to the house by painting executed
by Louis CRUDE in 1846 at the order of George An
derson her granduncle. Miss Frazer spent her
girlhood at the home of her uncle Thomas Easton
of Newport, r. l., to whom the painting had been
sent, and she took great interest In the picture
and the story attached to 1t.
At dinner given recently by the Prospect
Heights Citizens association at which Mayor
Gaynor who is neighbor present Mr. Hig.
gins aroused the enthusiasm of the gathering by
his appeal for the restoration of the old Stone
house and the conservation of the plot sur
rounding 1t to the memory of the revolutionary
heroes who fell there.
He said 1t was patriotic shame that the his
toric spot should have been neglected so long
Mayor Gaynor, Borough President Steers and 9th.
officials who at the dinner let II be known
that they In favor of the restoration of the
old Stone house. and the boardAof estimate is ex-
pected to make an appropriation for the purpose
In the near fntnre
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-06-03
HARD ON CHILDREN.
When Teacher Has Coffee Habit.

Best is best, and best will ever
i've" When person feels this way
about Postum they are glad to give
testimony for the benefit of others.
A school teacher down in Miss
says: Il had been coffee drinker since
my childhood. and the last few years
It had injured me seriously.
"One cup of coffee taken at break
fast would cause me to become so
nervous that could scarcely go
through with the days duties, and
this nervousness was often accom-
panied by deep depression of spirits
and heart palpitation.
It am teacher by profession. and
when under the influence of coffee
had to struggle against crossness
when in the school room.
When talking this over with my
physician, he suggested that l try
Postum. so purchased package and
made 1t carefully according to direc-
tons; found It excellent of flavor, and
nourishing.
IN short time noticed very graft
tying effects. My nervousness disap-
peared, was not irritated by my pu-
pills, life seemed full of sunshine, and
my heart troubled me no longer.
Il attribute my change In health and
spirits to Postum alone"
Read the little book, 1.-THE Road to
MELVILLE, in pkgs. There's Reason"
Ever read the above letters A new
one appears from time 40 time. They
are genuine, true, and full of human
Interest.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-06-03

leaders SO that sumner capital" quickly
springs into existence as a setting for summer
White House"
However, all misgivings to the contrary, Mrs
Taft was enabled to enjoy thoroughly quiet and
restful summer at Beverly, and this program will
be repeated this season, for the health of the
first lady of the land continues anything but ro-
bust. The Taft cottage being located on point
of land and surrounded by water three sides.
is well located with reference to quiet, and also
for the securing OF the sea breezes which have
proven Mrs. Taft's best tonic. On the land side
the house is located only about hundred yards
from trolley line but 1t is well screened by trees
and the fact that the cottage may be approached
by land from only direction makes 1t
paratively simple matter for the secret service
men to intercept unwelcome callers.
President Taft has planned for the summer OF
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-06-03

Miss Frazer, who Is very modest about her con.
nection with the matter. told reporter how she
came to discover the site OF the old Stone house
After much research" said she. Il found 9
bronze tablet that had been erected many years
ago the front of the two-story brick house that
stands at the corner of Fifth avenue and Third
street It was almost hidden by CRIME and in
the shadow Of the L." It contains this inscrip-
ton under picture of battle field:
Here the 9th OF August 1776 ESQ out
of 400 brave Maryland soldiers under the
command of Lord Stirling killed In
combat with British troops under Lord Corn
wallis"
I found that the old Stone house around which
the battle was fought, and which was also called
the corteyou house. had been buried under 1e
feet of earth, nobody knowing that It was famous
Is years before the battle of Long island was
fought In and around It. Il built In 1899 by
Nicholas Veehte. Dutch colonist and in 1890 It
passed to the Cortelyous the price being s12, 500
In 1916 the Iitchfelds, who own 1t, bought
the property from the Corteyous 1t stood on the
banks of brook emptying into Gowanus creek
10 or 20 feet below the present street level and
was famous as the largest and most substantial
house on Long island at the time.
The spot became city dumping ground and
IN 1886 only the upper part of It was visible Some
one took away the iron brace that supported the
roof and the roof fell In Gradually 1t was COW
cred up entirely. but believe that when It is
nnearthed the lower portion OF the house win be
found IN good state of preservation"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-06-03

golf links The courses In the vicinity OF Beverly
include some of the finest and also some of the
most dim cult in the country, and the chief magts
trates summer program calls for three or foul
hours of golf every day He Will not lack for
worthy partners and opponents either. His espe
cial chum Jack" Hammond and w. J. Boardman
have cottages nearby; his brother, G. p. Taft OF
Cincinnati also golfer, has leased cottage on
North Shore to be his brother this summer
and he will also have with him Capt. Archibald
Butt who in addition to serving the presidents
military aide likewise always be drafted for a
golf game Next TO golf the president takes delight
In motoring the magnificent roads of the North
shore-perhaps the finest in America Several OF
the White House automobiles are transferred to
Beverly, and these place the president within easy
reach Of three four different golf courses.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-06-03
Aunty,a Oversight.

Mistress-Did you have any com.
pany last night. Mary?
Mary-Only Aunt Maria, mum.
Mistress-When you see her again
will you tell her that she left her to-
bacco pouch on the piano?
Sometimes One, Sometimes the Other
Miss A.-Does your husband con-
slider you a necessity or luxury?
Mrs. Bit depends. my dear. on
whether | am cooking his dinner or
asking him for a new dress-Boston
Transcript.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-06-03
SURELY NO PLACE FOR HER
In the Presence of Such Magic There
Seemed But One Thing for
Maid to Do.

Prof Percival Lowell, the eminent
Marian astronomer. said in recent
interview in New York:
The Marian canals are not Pana.
ma canals. The word canals, you
know, really means lines 1t
shouldn't be taken literally, as the
servant girl in Boston took the parlor
magic.
An amateur magician In Beacon
street house was going through his
tricks while maid passed in and out
with refreshments.
The magician was reading letters
placed under a rug as the maid
brought in tray Of lemon ices.
What is this?' spectator asked.
That is B., the magician an.
swered; and, sure enough. his answer
was correct.
The maid looked with astonish.
ment at the letter which had been
hidden under the thick rug. She
turned her gaze on the handsome
young magician who had read 1t.
Then, setting down her tray of ices,
she hid her rosy face In her hands
and ran out of the room.
whats the good o. me clothes?'
she cried"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-06-03
A Rare One.

You have an enviable collection of
postcards, haven't your" said the
caller. looking through the lot. why,
what's this one-all blank on one
side?" she added. That? That's a
government postal card-a rare bird
these days." the owner said. after
consulting her catalogue.-Buffalo Elk.
press
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-06-03
Thought It Meant Altogether.

Mrs. X-This history says that the
Emperor Constantine had thousand
cooks.
Mr.. X-That's nothing We must be
getting near the thousand mark our
Belves.-Boston Transcript.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-06-03

You have got to have collar buttons
and links or you can't wear shirt.
Why DON'T you get good set that.
won't blister your neck nor smut your
collar? A good solid gold set does not
cost much and will last as long as you
do, so the average cost is no more
than the continuous purchase of tho
cheap ones. Ours are one price
guaranteed.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-06-03

mer home at Manchester y-the-Sea. which 10 huf
few miles from Beverly and Miss Boardman
like her parents. is more than enthusiastic re-
garding this summer colony belt" She accom-
panied Mrs. Taft house hunting expedition
last spring. and was her chief adviser In the Sc.
lection of the roomy frame cottage which was
finally chosen the summer White House"
One factor In the satisfaction of the Tafts, and
influence In the decision to return to Beverly
this summer. Is found In the circumstance that
this vacation retreat proved beneficial to Mrs.
Taft. II may be remembered that Mrs. Taft broke
down In health only few weeks before the time
set for the departure of the family for their sum-
home When the physicians prescribed abso-
lutte quiet of the friends of the mistress of
the White House were dubious to the effect OF
Beverly. for although the town is quiet enough
community. the whole North shore of Massachu
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-06-03
His Reason.

How did you come to leave your
wife In Paris?"
She couldn't decide whether she
wanted three yards and half or four
yards, and | got tired of waiting"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-06-03
RzI0z77l7E q I01VA7IJ HI4777a0Yz

ray Bay. Ontario. picturesque resort
on the north bank of the ST. Lawrence
river. They have not, to this day, lost
any of their affection for the hamlet
that was so long the rendezvous of
the Taft clan, but Murray Bay Is, OF
course, in Canada. and the president
is not supposed to go beyond the Dor
ders of the United States, even for
vacation. This put up to the president
and the first lady of the land the
problem of selecting new summer
domicile.
That the North shore of Massachu-
sets was chosen was largely due to the
influence of Miss Mabel Boardman,
the well known Red Cross leader, and
Mrs. Taft's closest personal friend.
The Boardmans have long had sum.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-06-03

To strive at all involves a victory
achieved over sloth. inertness and In.
Observation-Disclosures.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-06-03

Some men put on hotel airs on
boarding house salary
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-06-03
Strictly Accurate.

Lawyer-So you say the defendant
pushed you against your will?
Wftness-No, sir; said he pushed
me against the door.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-06-03

1910 much longer and more restful vacation than
ne was able to enjoy last year. when 1t may be re-
called. the extra session of congress and the fight
into August The president hopes to get to Bever
~ early In June. and with the exception of occa
sional trips, mostly to nearby points, will remain
there throughout the heated term. year ago the
president planned to devote most of the summer of
1910 to trip to Alaska journey that would have
far surpassed In point of time consumed and num-
Der of miles travelled. the famous transcontinental
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-06-03

swing around the
circle" in which
Taft INDUCED dur.
Ing the autumn OF
1909. However, va.
rious influences,
primarily the state
of Mrs. Taft's
h e a ! t b b a We
caused the prsssi.
dent to abandon
this Alaska trip
and he will rest
quietly at Beverly
save for visits to
fairs, conventions,
etc, none of which
will consume more
than a few days.
The president Ia
planning a very
busy and beneficial
summer on thu
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-06-03

sets Is a very lively
place socially in sum
mer, even rivaling New
port in that respect, and
the migration of a presi-
dent to a summer resort
is always followed by the
transfer of many of the
diplomatic establish
ments from Washington.
to say nothing Of the in
fiux of ambitious social
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-02-03
WASHINGTON HAPPENINGS.
News From the National Capitol Briefly Noted
in Passing for the Reader
FARMER DOESN'T GET HIGHEST PRICE FOR HIS BEEF

Washington, Speculative have
already discovered that the farmer is
not getting exorbitant profits out of
the beef he raises said Secretary
Wilson, of the department of agricul-
ture, in discussing the price OF food
supplies.
81 have no doubt in the world, 3"
he continued, "that the same con-
ditions will be found to prevail in
most of the other lines of farm pro-
ducts.
The department of gariculture
has agents in every state and every
county in the country aud they have
been ordered to report exhaustivelv
on the cost of production and the re-
turns on sales Of all sorts of food
products.
we intend to bring out the truth.
irrespective of whom it hurts or
whom it benefits. I am convinced
that the public is compelled to nav
a great deal more for nearly everv-
timing 1t eats than it should. and I
believe the figures will bear me out.
There is ample excuse for some
OF the increase in the cost of living
over what it was years ago. The
ffShY fo1h,Y freq, IS not keeping pace with
The demands iJtf tt-<1 tfood-stuff. The cit
les seem to have more a''fnc'iohS
for the laboriug men tna..' oo 'he
rural communities. The horde Oh
as well as the ever-li,i.
creasing native population, must be |
FED and the farm is expected to fur
nish the food
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-02-03
Mills Bought Cotton.

Washington, Special. - American
cotton stocks at the end of Novem-
ber aggregated 1,505,96S bales. COM
pared with 1,795,G90 and l,2l4.791
bales reported on the same dates in
1908 and 1907, says the report of the
bureau of statistics for November.
Sight receipts of cotton during No
vember totalled 1,14l, ,139 bales with
2,595,091 bales during November.
1905, and 1,930,193 during Novem-
Der, 1907. The port receipts, l.
323,22i bales, show IA similar decline
from 1908 and 1907, figures of L.
SS8.922 and 1,529,526 bales. The
takings of American spinners for
the three months of the present sea-
SON, says the report, were 1,5l7,l9
bales, only 171,000 less than for the
corresponding period of the preced-
ing year. The decline in total TAX
ings is attributed exclusively to the
curtailed demand of the Northern
mills, the seasons takings of the
Southern mills 696,973 bales. exceed
ing the corresponding figures for the
past season.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-02-03
Hnrning Eruption Covered Tier
From Head to Feet.

-Four years ago I suffered severely
win terrible eczema. being r,ass
ot sores tNm head to feet and for six
weeks confined to-, my trd. During
that time suffered continual torture
from itching ard burning After be-
ing given up ny my doctor | was ad-
Vised TO try Cu;icura Remedies AZ
ter the first bath with Cuticura Soap
and application Of Cuticura Ointment
enjoyed the first good sleep during
my entire Illness. ! also used Cuti-
cura Resolvent and the treatment was
continued for about three weeks. At
the end Of that time was able to be
ahout the house, entirely cured. and
nave felt n" i'll effects since. would
advise any person suffering from any
form OF skin trouble to try the Cuti-
cnrs Remedies. rs | know what they
did Tor me. Mrs. Edward Nenning,
lll2 Salina St. Watertown. y. Y,
Apr. II. 1909"
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-02-03
No Colds In Antarctic Region.

Lieut.. Shackleton tells OF curious
phenomenon OF life in the Antarctic
regions. The daily journey is Of course
taken under atmospheric conditions
involving the EXTREMIST cold. The
danger OF what is called catching
cpld" is increased by the fact that the
toll OF dragging sledses over miles OF
snow and broken ice lands the work.
ers at the end OF the day in a con-
citiou Of profuse pcrsDiration.
Nevertheless. during the whole Of
their stay in the Antarctic regions not
n single one OF the adventurers suf-
fered from bodily infirmity ordinarily
following on exposure to extreme cold.
The peculiarity was the more marked
in view OF the fact that at the first
port their vessel touched on the home
ward voyage nearly every man. in
cluding the commander, had catarrh
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-02-03
Ruling on the New Tax Rate.

Washington, Where a
corporation, through its books or
otherwise, can ascertain its income
sufficiently for the officers TO make
oath to the return as true, this will
be regarded as equivalent TO an in
ventory and physical inventory
need not be taken.
"1t is realized, however. that in
the cases of many corporations the
income for the calendar year cannot
be ascetrained without taking a phy-
steal inventory at the end of the
calendar year, and the law being ex-
plicit both as to the period and the
income, where such income cannot be
ascertained without physical in
ventory, this will have TO be taken. 4"
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-02-03
Dock Facilities Needed.

Washington, Speeial.-The neces-
sity OF providing more suitable
docking facilities for the battleship
fleet IS dwelt on in the annual report
OF Chief Constructor Capps, head of
the bureau of construction and re-
pair. The lengthening of dock No.
at the Charleston, S. c.. navy yard,
and Of dock No. 3 at the Norfolk,
Va, navy yard is urged. The early
completion of the dry docks at New
York, Puget Sound and Pearl Har-
Dor Is recommended. In addition,
the chief constructor suggests that
an additional dry dock be built at
Norfolk.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-02-03

Washington, Special.-Half the
meat eaten lii the United States can
be called uninspected and that real
and serious danger to the public ex-
lists as a result, is one of the con-
clusions reached by DR.. A. ID. Melvin,
chief of the United States bureau
OF animal industry, in his annual re-
port to the secretary of agriculture.
lnetficiency of the government in
spectlon because of its lack of auth
ority to reach business done entirely
within 4 state, is given as one OF the
causes, and DR.. Melvin points out
the great need of supplementing the
government inspection of meats with
state and municipal inspections.
lone result of the federal inspcc-
ton is to cause the diversion of dis
eased and suspicious looking animals
to the uninspected establishments
where they are slaughtered for the
local markell says the report.
Many cities have an inspection
service but very few have an ade-
quate force. and the inspection of
ten consists OF merely examining the
meat as offered for sale in the mar
kcts, when 1t is usually impossible
to detect disease the evidence Of
which may have been removed with
the riScera or organs,' says DR.. Mel
vim.
'As Il rule, sanitary conditions
are very bad It uninspected slaughter
|rc,n;r |1oMses an ! in order to provide real
protection apa-u, t diseased or un-
wholesome meat a comp> FeteTl-
nary and sanitary inspection ut he
time of slaughter is essential.'
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-02-03
1000 Cherry Trees Coming.

Washington, Special.-Word has
been received that the 1000 Japan
ese cherry trees, the present from the
city of Toxic to the city Of Wash
ington, designed for ,ho lecoration
of the Potomac driveway, lave left
Seattle, the port OF entry. and are
one their way to the capital. The
trees are expected To bloom next
April. They will be pisn,ed ik two
rows 20 feet apart, 90 crirg a dis
tance Of more than three miles.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-02-03

Says the Louisville Courier-Jour.
nal: In the opinion OF our humani.
tartan, but sportsmanlike, contempor.
ary, the New York Herald, football
should not be abolished. but reform.
ed. How about reforming it and then
appointing a board Of inquiry. com
posed of longfhaired and bloodthirsty
collegians, to determine whether tho
reform constitutes abolition?
nounces that: Buffalo Is apparently
to be the next large city TO follow
Boston in adopting commission
form OF government. The peoplo
there voted by an overwhelming ma
3orfty in support OF a petition to the
Legislature for the grant of a com.
mission charter. The spread OF this
plan OF local government among the
cities of the country is the great
municipal feature OF the time. 1t Is
becoming no longer possible to keep
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-02-03
Museum to Open in February.

Washington, Special.-After hay-
ing been IN the course of construction
Tor four years, the new national
museum of this city will be opened
to the public by the middle of Feb
ruary. One section of the mammoth
building has been practically COM
pleted. 1t is in this building that
the Roosevelt collection of African
mammals will be exhibited. 1t will
take a year, however, to mount the
trophies.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-02-03
To Train Naval Militia.

Washington, Special.--With a view
OF procuring higher degree of pro-
ficiency among the naval militia
of the various States. Acting Secre-
tary winthrop of the navy has di-
rected that four-hole gun. equip.
ped with Morris tubes. be sent 10
each of the naval militia armories
throughout the country for training
purposes. Armories in % States are
affected by this step.