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The Columbus journal., 1910-06-01

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 an ardent American patriot. touched by
the survival of the old willow and looked upon 1t
AS mute appeal TO those now living to remember
the men who fought and died that the country
might become free forever His attention was
called TO the spot by a book written by Miss Fra
ger in which she gives the history of the old Stone
house at Gowanus Miss Frazer's attention was
first called to the house by a painting executed
by Louis CRUDE in 1876 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 was 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 it was patriotic shame that the his
toric spot should have been neglected SO long
Mayor GaynOr, Borough President Steers and 9th.
officials who were at the dinner let it be known
that they were in favor of the restoration of the
old Stone house. and the board of estimate is ex-
pected to make appropriation for the purpose
in the near future
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. gray-beard-
w ed members of the United States
senate committee on commerce list
ened recently with respectful atten-
ton to the arguments of a 13-year-old
boy In knickerbockers whose head
barely topped the table which sepa-
rated him and his dignified auditors.
The youthful orator was William E.
d. Stokes. Jr.. of New York. and his
theme was wireless telegraphy and
telephony. He is president of the
Junior Wireless Club of America. Ltd.
and he Is opposed to certain features
OF the Depew bill. which provides for
government regulation of wireless tel
egraphy.
Master Stokes said the members of
his organization were amateur wire
less telegraphers. all of tender years.
He told the committee that the boys
favored a nominal license fee for
wireless operators. the license to be
revocable for malpractice"
The boy lobbyists voice was youth
full. but his words were those of a
grown man and a scientist and his
hearers smiled broadly at hearing him
roll fuently from his tongue the
technical terms Of his
craft. However. they paid respectful
attention to his arguments and ap-
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Taft In Quandary; His Cook Has Quit

enough extent to demand protection
under the contract labor law?
Foolish question No 6S7,7 No
not at all. but the chances are II will
be mighty serious question With the
honorable the attorney general of the
United States and the honorable the
solicitor general. ditto. ditto. to saw
nothing of the president Of the same
place. who needs the cook.
Just how serious are the intentions
or the president toward his former
cooks relative In Sweden time alone
will divulge. but labor union officials
are not so reserved. They, through
Secretary Frank Morrison of the
American Federation of Labor, cannot
understand how the president can
even consider the importation of a
cook from Sweden.
Mr.. Morrison said he could not IN
into the details of the affair, because
he did not know them. but he said the
president ought to know all about the
law and ought not to think of doin.
such a thing. The contract labor lav
Is plain and its provisions are not 10
be evaded.
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the 9RESLOE7r7S T2NL47< AkNCH Al
6EMRLr mss.

leaders that a summer capital quickly
springs into existence a setting for a summer
White House
However. all misgivinss to the contrary. Mrs
Taft was enabled to enjoy a 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 a 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 Tafts best tonic. On the land side
the house is located only about a hundred yards
from trolley line but ii is well screened by trees
and the fact that the cottage may be approached
by land from only one direction makes 1t a COM
Daratively simple matter for the secret service
men to intercept unwelcome callers
President Taft has planned for the summer Of
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Where Men Fought and Fell

Spurred by the efforts of Miss Georgia Frazer
n descendant of an old revolutionary family and
Charles NJ. Higgins. a wealthy manufacturer of
Prospect Park West. Brooklyn. the city autilOr.-
ties are taking steps to acquire for the erection
OF a suitable monument and children's play
ground the plot of ground covering two city blocks
en- which part of the battle of Long island wss
fought in the Revolutionary on August 81.
1916 The plot is located between Third and
brooklyn. and there now only about ten
houses on the entire plot which IS owned by the
Lftchfield estate. The rest of the land Is vacant
Directly behind the row OF houses In Fifth
nue.. between Third and Fourth streets stands an
old willow tree. marking the site of the old Stone
house at Gowanus. where an important engage
ment between the British and Americans was
fought The Americans although inferior in num-
bers. disiodged the British troops from the old
Stone house. which was used fort and a
result Washington able to cross the East
river with his army. thus saving the patriots from
utter humiliation and virtually deciding the coun-
trys fate.
The Old Stone house of GowanuS Is not visible
now and very few OF the present generation know
anything about it. The plot where 1t stands was
very iow-much lower than the surrounding
places-and it became a dumping ground. AS
result the historic house has been buried by Is
feet Of earth. y willow tree which stood at the
entrance to the old house also buried but
irom its branches another willow tree
ending and ii is because of this
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golf links The courses in the vicinity of Beverly
include some of the finest and also some of the
most difficult in the country. and the chief masis-
trate's summer program calls for three or four
hours of golf every day He will not lack for
worthy partners and opponents either. His espe-
clal chum Jack Hammond and W. J. BOardman.
have cottages nearby: his brother C. p Taft of
Cincinnati. also a golfer. has leased a cottage on
North shore. to be near his brother this summer
and he will also have with him Capt. Archibald
Butt who in addition TO serving the presidents
military aide can likewise always be drafted for
golf game. Next to golf the president takes delight
In motoring on 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 or four different golf courses.
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WITH smoke curling from their vari-

WITH smoke curling from their vari-
w favored cigars. heart specialists
from throughout the country who re-
Gently attended the congress of Amer
lean physicians and surgeons gath
cred in Washington to discuss wheth-
er the prolonged and excessive use
Of tobacco meant sudden death" At
the close of a lengthy debate they
were far from reaching an agreement
as to what was the real effect of the
use OF tobacco on the heart
Dr. H. l.. Elsner of Syracuse. N. Y.
introduced the subject by discussing
the influence of tobacco OH hyperion
sion In the circulatory system. SmO-
king in moderate amount by grown
persons might not be injurious. he
said. but he expressed a belief that
smoking was injurious to those who
had hereditary heart Affections
DR.. JudsOn Daland Of Philadelphia
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TO be the White House cook and pre-
i pare the food for the president. his
family and guests is an honor, but to
be the bride of an Irish policeman de-
tailed for duty at the executive man.
sion has proved more attractive to
Martha Peterson. who has resigned.
Now when Martha decided to be-
come the wife of Policeman Mulvey
she thought Of her cousin in Sweden.
who she says is a better cook than
herself So she recommended her
cousin to the president as the chef
The president was considering the ad-
Of having Mrs. Mulvey's
cousin to come over to Washington to
do the White House cooking when the
question arose: IL Swedish cooking
N American industry to . great
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ANOTHER sKEPTIc Converted
the United Doctors Daily Convince
Hundreds Of Their Great Power
in Curing Disease.

Are you skeptic-has disease fas.
tened his terrible hold on you-l,aye
you tried SO many doctors that you
come to the conclusion that noie of
them know how to cure a real dis.
ease?
Ii so, You are In a bad way. But
don't let your doubts keep you from
going to these really great specialists
is the advice of all who know of the
great work being done by the United
Doctors in their Omaha Institute on the
second floor OF the Neville Block, cor.
ner of Sixteenth and Harvey streets.
Here is letter from Mr.. John Neff
OF 1918 Vinton street. Omaha, Nebr.,
who had given up all hope of ever
being we'll. but he cast aside doubts
and went to the United Doctors and
now he writes:
Omaha. Nebr., March q, 1910.
Dear Doctors
When l came to the United Doctors
1 was a complete wreck from asthma.
For years l had been SO that l could
not rest at night. and If I walked a
short distance against q moderate
wind l would have to sit down and
rest to regain my breath. was
scarcely ever able to breathe without
great labor. and life was a burden to
me. I have been under treatment
now with the United Doctors for five
months and I must say they have
done me worlds of good. 1t will be
some time before 1 can regain my en-.
tire strength. although l can do q
fair days work. right now at the car
penter's trade, and eat and sleep good
every day. AS for the asthma. that Is
entirely gone. and feel that with treat
ment for a little while longer it will
never return.
l am always ready to tell what
know about the United Doctors and
their methods. and there is nothing I
would not do to help any other suf-
ferer from the affection of asthma to
find the right place for relief"
JOHN NEFF.
II you are a skeptic. how are you
to be convinced? If testimonials
from your friends and neighbors won't
convince you. what will? Would you
be convinced if you saw the wonder. |
full cures made, saw it with your own !
eyes? II so. so to the United Doctors,
whose Omaha Institute is on the Sec |
ond floor of the Neville Block, corner |
of Sixteenth and Harvey streets, and
see it. Their waiting rooms are al. |
ways crowded with patients from all
over the country, who are being
quickly cured. A visit to the institute
will convince any skeptic.
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INSECTS play large part as me-
4 chanical carriers of disease and
none is worse than the common house
fly. yet it IS allowed to infest meat ex-
posed for sale. bread and sweetmeats.
berries. the edge of the milk pail and
the food on the kitchen table.
The keynote Of cleanliness Is espe-
cially sounded with respect to keeping
pet animals in the kitchen. The fur
Of the cleanest of them must come in
contact with many things which We
would not care to have touch our food.
This information is impaired in a
bulletin issued by the department of
agriculture. prepared under the super
vision of the Office of experiment sta
tons. 1t is entitled. Care of Food in
the Home" and is for free distribu-
ton. Its author. Mrs. Mary Human
Abel. has advanced many new ideas
and called attention to many simple
house methods that make for cleanli-
ness and wholesomeness of foods in
the home.
One Of the most important sugges-
tions is that in regard to ptomaine
On this subject the author
says:
Food may become dangerous even
before 1t shows outward signs of de-
and the danger hardly
be- recognized without laboratory ap-
paratus. 1t is no uncommon thing
to hear that a large number of per-
sons attending a banquet were taken
i'll within a few hours. These
eases of wholesale poisoning general
ly occur in summer after a heated
term. II Is a safe rule to eat spar
ngly of foods liable to changes in
not weather and where the serving
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Boy In Knockers a Wireless Wonder

peared impressed by what he said
When he had finished his argument
against the bill the boy turned
prophet. He said that in ten years 1t
would be possible for persons on land
to communicate with distant points
by wireless.
IF q man has an automobile break
down % miles from home. ten years
from now" he said. AL he will have
to do will be to take out his wireless
kit. call up his butler and tell him he
will not come home to dinner"
Master Stokes also informed the
members Of the committee that for
eign nations were far ahead Of the
United States in the development of
wireless telegraphy and blamed the
era Of wireless stock exploitation this
country has experienced. He said
there were between $4,000 and 10000
boys In the United States interested
in wireless telegraphy and expressed
the belief that their experiments
would prove of great value to the ma
ton In the future.
Young Stokes Is the son Of the pro-
prietor Of the Ansonia apartment ho-
tel In New York. and will be remem-
bered al the first person to devise q
receiving box for the interceptiOn Of
telephone and telegraph mes
sages.
This device was perfected in Sep
TENDER. 1908. on the roof of his IA
theirs hotel. II was the result of long
and secret experiments in which the
boy was unaided. When his inven-
ton was examined by wireless ex-
perts they pronounced him an electri-
cal prodigy.
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Animals In Kitchen Peril to Health

Of a large number at one time brings
strain on the culinary forces. wheE
material is certain to be served which
has been prepared considerable time
in advance"
Mrs. Abel thinks ordinary kitchen
methods fall short of tOday's require
ments. especially with respect to sant-
tary science. The old fashioned ha.
tired for dirt Is not enough. This ap
plies especially with respect to the
cleaning of kitchen utensils. For in
stance. boiling has long been known
to kill whatever was the cause of
spelling" food. However. most house
keepers did not boil out" the milk
cans. ETC.. but simply scalded them.
AS a reward for cleanliness it Is
suggested that the merchant who
keeps his goods in a sanitary condi-
ton merits patronage for his efforts
The praise and blame Of the buyer
has much to do with the keeping up
Of the standards of the dealer and it
is held by some writer's that the grow
ing use of the telephone in ordering
the dinner. thus bringing about abb
sentee buying. is responsible for many
bad conditions.
The author further states that mot
one customer in a thousand sees the
under which bread and
pastry are manufactured and il is this
removal from public view and criti-
cism that constitutes the chief diff
Guilty in enforcing existing laws for
the proper construction of bakeries
and for sanitary methods for carrying
on the business.
The concluding topic in the bulle-
tin has to do with cleanliness in pub
lie eating places and calls attention tn
the results of the inspection Of res
and lunchrOom kitchens in
this city by the board of health.
which indicated that the matter is one
which needs to be under control.
Proper ventilation in kitchens and
suitable sanitary cOnveniences ma
king for clean food. are matters of
public hygiene.
The Columbus journal., 1910-06-01

1910 much longer and more restful vacation thar
ne was able 10 enjoy last year. when it may be re-
caied. the extra session of congress and the fight
over the tariff kept hii:i in Washington until we'll
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 10 trip to Alaska-a journey that would have
far surpassed in point Of time consumed and nur,
Der OF miles travelled the famous transcon,inental
The Columbus journal., 1910-06-01
Willing to Pay for Hammer.

When the British square at the bat.
tie of Abu Klea, in the Nubian des-
ssrt, was penetrated by the dervishes,
one of them attempted to spear a gun
'0er who was in the act of ramming
home a charge. The Briton Drained
the Sudanese. but the hammer head
split on the mans hard skull. Next day
abe gunner was sent for. Mistaking
the reason. and knowing from expert
ence that soldiers are charged for
government property which they
break. he led off with: Please. Sir.
I'm very sorry l broke the hammer,
but l never thought the fellows head
could be so hard. I'll pay for the
rammer so as to hear no more OF
The case"
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Etna Center of Interest

point to $3.50 feet above the sea level.
and those travelling in the frst-class
compartment, which is fitted with
glass sides. are able to enjoy the
scenery in perfect comfort.
Before the construction Of the rail-
way the journey was full of peril. for
Sicily is infested with bandits. Not
long ago Foster Rose. who owns the
largest sulphur mines In the island,
The Columbus journal., 1910-06-01

There is a reason
Why Grape-Nuts does correct
A weak, physical, or a
Sluggish mental condition.
The food is highly nutritious
And is partially pre-digested,
So that it helps the organs Of
the stomach
To digest other food.
It is also rich in the
Vital phosphates that 60
Directly to make up
The delicate gray matter
of brain and nerve centres.
Read 1.-The Road to MELVILLE"
In pkgs. There's a Reason"
PIsTUX CEREAL COMPANY. L.,
Battle Creek. Aich
The Columbus journal., 1910-06-01
For the Critics,

. Creston Clark. whose unt;mely
death at AshevilIe robbed America OF
a serious and capable actor. was
somewhat impatient of criticism. To
q Philadelphia critic he once said:
you chaps are unwilling to accept
a man for what he is. You want to
change him to your own taste. But
each of you has different taste. To
whose inclination, then. is he to
bend?
NO. no! Take the artist for what
he is. That is the right critical atti-
tude. Don't be like the farm urchin
I once saw-an urchin who. as he
stoned a frog to death. repeated Sc
verely:
It'll farm We to be toad"
The Columbus journal., 1910-06-01

Recently the corporation diverted
the supply of water which works the
engine Of the blowing apparatus at
the cathedral. and now the pressure is
so light that. particularly on Mon
days, when the washerwomen are
busy. the engine declines to work. and
consequently the organ cannot be
played. The cathedral authorities
have complained to the corporatioa.-
London Graphic.
The Columbus journal., 1910-06-01

was kidnapped and imprisoned for 90
days. when a ransom Of $4,000 Sc
cured his release.
Alexander Nelson Hood. an English
man. who spends a portion of each
year at Bronte. the beautiful estate
presented to Admiral Nelson by Fer
dinand w.. never goes beyond bis
garden without q mounted escort
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They Surely Would,

A little American boy with his IA.
Their was visiting a market in a Mex
lean city. He saw a little native girl
with small basketful of red peppers
Of which she was eating one His ia
Their was about to say: "She thinks
she is very smart" as the son called
his attention to it. The boy spoke up
quickly, knowing what was to be said:
PA. would those red peppers make
you smart if you eat all of them?" His
father replied: Yes. son."
The Columbus journal., 1910-06-01

uTSt summer Oh the present
administration somewhat as an expert
ment No member of the family had
previously spent much time on the
famed North shore" of Massachusetts
and consequently they were obliged to
accept largely on hearsay its claims
to prominence as an ideal summer
playground. However. after their first
season at this pleasure domain the
White House household was more
than enthusiastic regarding the local
ity and forthwith decided to return
there in future summers. Hence the
action OF the president in extending
his lease on the cottage he occupies
at Burgess Point
For a decade and a half prior to the
election of William H. Taft as rresi-
dent. the present occupants of the
White House. together with the mem
bers OF all the other branches of the
very numerous Taft family. had been
wont TO gather each summer at Muir
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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 ealth - h a v e
caused the presi-
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 Is
planning a very
busy and beneficial
summer ON fhA
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Don't Risk Your Life

BY neSlectinG Constipation. II leads t.
autOtoNemia. There is just one right rem
edy for Constipation. that is NATURES
REMEDY CHR tablets). It's different
from all others because il Is thorough, IL
correctS the entire digestive system and
the kidneys. cures Dyspepsia and Rheu-
matism- Its easy and sure to act. Take
one tonight-youll feel better in the
morning. Get DC BOX. All Druggists
The A. II. Lewis Medicine Co., st. Louis.
The Columbus journal., 1910-06-01
Mountain Now Accessible to Tourist
Who No Longer Need Fear
Assaults by Bandits.

Since the opening. ten years ago. OF
railway from Giarri to Catania. on the
island Of Sicily. Mount Etna has been
the most accessible OF volcanoes.
This miniature line makes a complete
circuit Of the mountain. rising at one
The Columbus journal., 1910-06-01
Too Much of a TARGET.

Brown-IIow did you feel, Jones,
when the burglar had you covered
with his revolver-pretty small, Ell?
JOneS-Small, Great Scott, no! !
felt as big as the side of a house.
The Columbus journal., 1910-06-01

iel nome at Mahchester-Dy-the-Sea, which is but
a few miles from Beverly and Miss Hoardm,p
like her parents. Is more than enthusiastic r..
gardins this sumner colony belt" She accom-
panied Mrs Taft on a house hunting exDedi,iop
last spring. and was her chief adviser in the ca.
lection of the roomy frame cottage which was
finally chosen as the summer White House
One factor in the satisfaction of the Tafts, and
an influence in the decision to return to Beverly
this summer. is found in the circumstance that
this vacation retreat proved beneficial to Mrs.
ait 1t 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-
mer home When the physicians prescribed abso-
lutte quiet some of the friends of the mistress of
the White House were dubious as TO the effect of
Beverly. for although the town Is quiet enough
community. the whole North shore of Massachu-
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Pas Conclusion.

What is an old adage. pa?''
Generally speaking. an old chest.
nut, my SON.
The Columbus journal., 1910-06-01

Other mems sins are before our
eyes; our own. behind our backs.
The Columbus journal., 1910-06-01

HE quaint little community
of Beverly. Mass. is pretty
certain to enjoy the dis
tinctiOn of ranking as the
summer capital" of the
United States so long as
William Ii. Taft Is presi-
dent. The Tafts chose the
little seashore resort for a
vacation retreat for the
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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
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No oraan on Wash DAY.

The connection between a cathedral
organ and washing day appears very
remote, but Bangor has provided one.