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The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-02-08

a most beautiful park, was invested with the dig
nifty of presidential summer home 1t evil
dent, of course, that the progress of the war
would prevent President Lincoln from absenting
himself from the capital for even brief vaca-
tion and yet 1t equally manifest that his
health would suffer unless he had some relief
from the tropical heat that besets the city the
Potomac in summer. 1t General Scott. him
self, who brought to the attention of the pres-
dent the charms of the beautiful suburban cot
tage, set hill overlooking the city and
rounded by veritable forest. President Lincoln
forthwith fell under the spell of the romantic
spot and removed his family from the White
House to the newly-discovered retreat.
From this time until his untimely death Lin
coin spent each summer at the cottage the
heights. It was his custom to drive into Wash
ington each morning from the cottage and after
spending the day at his Office in the White House
to drive back to the cottage at night, but there
were, of course, occasional days when he re-
NAMED at his suburban retreat and many confer
ences were held there from time to time that
had important bearing upon the fortunes Of the
Union. The cottage came to be known as 'the
presidents cottage" and is so popularity desig-
mated to this day. but In the course Of time 1t
was, by Ltncon's own direction. officially christ
ened Anderson cottage, in honor Of General An
derson Of Fort Sumter BY direction of the Sec
rotary of War, Anderson cottage was set apart
for the permanent use Of the President OF the
United States and in later years 1t was occupied
for brief intervals by Presidents Grant. Hayes
and Arthur but none Of them were so deeply at.
tached to the modest and comfortable habitation
as was the Civil War President
To present-day visitors the center of interest
at the Lincoln cottage is President Linco]ns bed
room. which is on the second floor and is the
largest room in the house. Two large front win.
dows open directly over the porch and a splendid
view Of the City of Washington is afforded The
parade grounds of the Soldiers Home, the flag
pole and the commandments quarters directly
in front OF the cottage, the site being the most
impressive and commanding Of the entire grounds.
The furniture used by Lincoln during his occu-
pancy Of the cottage is reverently preserved, but
1t has been removed from the cottage to store
house and is not open to the inspection of visitors
Immediately beneath the bedroom is the room
which was used by President Lincoln as a sitting
room. 1t Is about half the size of the enormous
bedroom but larger than most of the other rooms
in the historic cottage There are. all told. about
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-02-08

occupied by several of the old soldiers, who are
spending their declining years in this haven OF
the veterans of the regular army. Naturally, the
old soldiers hold the cottage in the greatest ven
GRAFTON because of it's association Win lAncoln'
and they take manifest pride in showing visitors
about and relating anecdotes OF the wartime
president
There are many reminders of the immortal LIN
coin in this locality. Not far distant is the site
of Fort Stevens, where Lincoln was under fire
while spectator in the trenches during spirit
ed engagement between Federal and Confederate
forces Yet near at hand, in the cemetery con-
nected with the Soldiers Home, is handsome
Lincoln memorial rostrum which is the scene OF
the exercises which held at this cemetery on
each recurring Memorial Day. and at which the
President Of the United States Is often speaker
1t has several times been proposed that the Lin
coin cottage be torn down in order to make use
Of its splendid site for or another Of the
buildings which have from time to time been
erected to accommodate the increasing member
ship of the Homes family of old soldiers, but SO
much sentiment has always been aroused against
such action that the scheme has always been
abandoned and other sites selected.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-02-08

Fage-the very one that was originally provided
for President Lincoln and which has since stood
ready for occupancy by any chief executive, al
though of our later presidents have awaited
themselves of the privilege. To be sure, this
summer cottage is not located in the mountains
or at the seashore, but on the contrary is pic
turesquely situated in the envrons of Washing
ton But then we must remember that not nearly
all Of our Presidents have subscribed to the
theory of Taft that it is necessary to seek
northern cline for the summer solstice. All the
early presidents of the nation who were residents
of Virginia thought that the Old Dominion af
forded all the requisites of summer resort and
90 recent president Grover Cleveland chose
to spend his summers in the suburbs Of Washing
ton in cottages which he rented for the purpose
But to get back to the subject of the Lincoln
summer home 1t may be explained that this his
toric cottage stands what is now the grounds
OF the National Soldiers Home in the District of
Columbia. This, the only country home officially
provided for president of the United States.
not, however, specially erected for President Lin.
coln On the contrary, 1t was built In 1910 al
the country home Of George Washington Riggs,
one Of the first citizens of Washington and the
founder of house that has transacted the bank
ing business of practically every president of the
nation The vast estate which surrounded this
cosy country home was the tract which now com.
prses the grounds of the National Soldiers Home,
aud the circumstances of Its acquisition for the
use Of the nation were very interesting
When, upon the conclusion Of the Mexican war,
Gen. Winfield Scott returned with his victorious
army to the United States he brought among
other spells of the sum of $4,000 in gold
which he had exacted as penalty or indemnity
from Gen. Santa Ana for the action Of the Mexi-
can troops in firing upon flag of truce. General
Scott was soon in quandary what to do with
this money. He offered it to congress- but that
body was, for some reason ayerse to accenting
1t. There were good reasons for not sttemnting
TO distribute 1T among the OfHcare M
OF the army and General Scott did not want TO
keep the money himself although the War De
partment was quite willing that be shor1d do So
Finally he solved the problem by personally pur-
chasing the Riggs estate and establishing Ma
tiona Soldiers Home. Congress accepted the
gift and this unique institution has since hee7
maintained by small tax imposed uron each
soldier of the regular army.
1t was in 1861 that the Riggs cottage, standing
IN the browning site of what had developed into
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-02-08
A DREAM OF RELIEF.

Isn't that Miss Yawler singing across the
way?"
Eyes, l wished she belonged to grand opera
company"
"You surely don't think she can singT
"Not at all, but grand opera companies never
come to this town."
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-02-08
ALL A BLUFF.

who is that intoxicated chap. boasting that
he can whip his weight in wildcats?"
That's Meekers."
Husband of Mrs. Puffinghurst Meekers, the
suffragette?"
"The same l suspect he is hanging around
here because he is afraid to go home"
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-02-08

remembered that only last win
ter there was talk of attempting
to have congress appropriate
money for the purchase or erec-
tion of special vacation re-
treat for the chief magistrate,
and then when this scheme fell
through various summer resort
communities all over the coun-
try came forward with offers to
donate summer presidential
homes, free of expense to the
nation, if only they be given as
surance that such gift would
receive official sanction and
designation as the summer
White House."
Yet ODDLY enough all the time
chat this discussion of the
project for a summer White
House was in progress the ma
ton was already in possession
of a presidential vacation cot
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-02-08
SOMEWHAT Ratified.

when you are presented to the king you will
please make a genufection," said the master OF
ceremonies.
Good land!" exclaimed Mrs. Porkingham Il
the u. 8. A.. 'is that noise or gesture?"
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-02-08
9/aEMn!lyZ ZZ,yCOINJ

W. A<<[sE. @SS A-<<S SpA.~SO
L1z/hET AD/Lk-
twelve rooms in the cot
tage. Several additions
have been made to the
house since 1t was erect
ed more than a century
ago. but the residence as
it stands today is identl'
cal with it's appearance
when Lincoln was master
there. AS has been sa1d'
the building is a frame
structure but the exterior
is covered with stucco,
such as was so popular
with many of the early
builders, and this has
been kept in a perfect
state of repair so that the
cottage today bears no
evidence of it's great age.
The cottage is at present
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-02-08
THESE SIX LETTERS
From New England Women

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pound Does Restore the Health Of Ailing Women
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Letter from Miss Grace Dodds, Bethlehem, NH.
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The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-02-08

lapse long before the close OF the war
The Lincoln summer cottage has certain added
Significance when considered in connection with the
project which has several times been preached in
recent years to provide the President OF the United
States with a permanent summer home. 1t may be
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-01-24
QUICK WORK ON
STR. VOGESEN
VESSEL LOADED WITH 5,4oo TONS
OF FREIGHT IN A LITTLE LESS
THAN FOUR DAYS TIME.

Quick despatch was given the Ger
man steamer Vogesen, which was
cleared from the custom house Satur-
day afternoon. sailing the following
morning for Hamburg.
The steamer arrived in the harbor
last Tuesday afternoon, consigned to
Geo. w. Howe & Co, and Wednesday
morning Steyedore John Christie
placed men at-Work in storing the
cargo. By Saturday afternoon, a little
less than four days, she was ready to
be cleared. and she carried no small
cargo either.
The actual amount of freight stored
in the vessel was as follows: $500
tons of naval stores, 800 tons of cot
tonseed meal 400 tons of hominy feed,
81 tons of pencil Stats and 112 tons
Of mahogany, making total of 5,400
tons of freight.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-01-24
THE RELIEF
FUND GROWS
SEVERAL LADIES HAVE TAKEN
CASE OF YOUNG WOMAN IN
HAND AND WILL SEE THAT
SHE is GIVEN PROPER TREAT
MENT AND TON
MINSTREL BENEFIT TO BE
GIVEN.

The fund for the care of the young
woman who is suffering from the
dread white plague was increased yes
terday by g. large number of small do
nations and one large one. A gentle
man who does not desire his name
mentioned contributed $1,000 and Mrs.
Conway secured contributions to the
amount of $20.25 more, making a to-
tai of $30.25 for the day and a grand
total of $116.T5 to date.
A physician who visited the unfor-
tunate young woman advises that
there is no possible hope for her life
unless she can be moved from her
present environment and given the
proper food. attention and fresh air.
Several ladies are therefore at work
t. find a suitable location for her and
to procure an attendant. This will
probably be arranged today or tomor-
row.
The Journal will be glad to receive
further contributions and to see that
they are properly applied to the young
woman's relief.
A number of young people, headed
by Mr.. Ronnie Hauteman, are now or
ganizing a minstrel show to be given
in the near future for the benefit of
the case and Mr.. Hauteman requests
that any young person willing to
take part in the performance address
line to Minstrel" care Park Hotel.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-01-24
LONG TERMS
FOR ROBBER|ES
GEO. cRENsHAW, WHO PLEADED
GUILTY TO BREAKING AND EN-
TERlNe TWO HOUSES, is GIVEN
YEARS AND 10 DAYS IN EACH
CASE.

When George Crenshaw, a negro,
pleaded guilty yesterday in the court
of record to two charges of breaking
and entering, Judge Beggs gave him q
heavy sentence. In each of the cases
he was sentenced to q term Of five
years and ten days. Both of the
houses which he pleaded guilty to en-
tering were negro houses, being those
of Sam Weatherspoon and Brown
Stennis. The burglaries for which
Crenshaw has been sentenced were
committed the same night and took
place on the night that number Of
other burglaries were committed in
various sections OF the city.
Several other cases were disposed
CT at yesterdays session, all of them
pleading guilty. They were as fol-
lows:
Ira Rotruck, white, petit larceny
sentenced to pay a fine of SIS and
costs or serve thirty days Rotruck
was charged with stealing about SIS
from a negro woman on North Tar
ragona street.
VIII Odum, negro, assault and bat
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-01-24
SONNET ON THE "SEA PIECES"
OF EDWARD Mcdowell.

Who shall interpret to our sense
Alright
The sounding spaces Of the open
sea?
Is it the poet to whose sole decree
Ocean viii yield the secret of his
might,
One who with charm of words may
give us sight
OF all it's heaving strength and
majesty?
Or is to the painters brush that
we
Must look for pictures that our hearts
delight?
No! the seas's every mood entranced
we hear
Through woven sound upon thy
mystic loom
Whereof each cadence IS a shining
thread;
And in the ultimate chords break
on our ear
Reverberations of that day Of doom
When sund'ring seas shall render UP
their dead.
G. C. ASHTON JOHNSON.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-01-24

terry upon his wife, sentenced to pay
a fine Of SIS and costs or serve three
months.
Peter Fowler, white, carrying con-
cealed weapons and beating his way
on a train, sentenced to pay fine OF
500 and costs or serve three months
on the first charge and sentenced to
pay a fine OF So and costs or serve
thirty days on the second charge.
Lawrence Presley, white, train
riding, sentenced to pay a fine OF SIS
and costs or serve sixty days
Willie Lewis, negro, petit larceny
sentenced to pay a fine of S25 and
costs or serve three months.
Gases For Today.
The following cases are on the
docket for trial today:
Will Hawkins. colored, charged with
incest
John Thomas, -colored, charged with
refusing to pay his fare on q train
and with resisting arrest. A deputy
sheriff was requested by the conduc-
tor to arrest this negro and when he
started to arrest him, the negro is
alleged to have attacked the deputy.
Civil Cases Set.
Immediately after court was con-
Eened yesterday morning the dates for
docket were set. This docket is to be
taken up next week and there are Il
cass for trial at this term of court.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-01-24
TAFT IS
TURNEDOOWNBY
REPUBLICANS
RESOLUTION TO ENDORSE HIM
WAS DEFEATED MONDAY, 1T IS
SAID, BY EscAMRIA COUNTY
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.

Republicans, who claim they are in
a position to know, and whom, it is
said, are also opposed to the present
rulers of politics in this state, made
the statement yesterday that there
were lively doings in the convention
Of the Escambia county Republicans
Monday, when a resolution was in
troduced endorsing President Taft and
endorsing for reelection and approx
ing his administration. 1t was voted
down after some lively speech making
and explaining.
According to the story one of the
local Republicans who happened to be
on the inside of politics of his party
learned that it was not the intention
to send instructed delegates to the
state convention or to endorse the ad.
plinistration Of Mr., Taft, and he i'm
medjately got busy, preparing a reso-
luton endorsing Mr.. Taft and placing
1t i'll the hands of one Of the colored
delegates. The latter thought it a
fine thing and innocently walked into
the trap, introducing the resolution
that caused the uproar.
The convention had to go on record,
something not desired. and the reso-
luton was voted down.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-01-24
HATING DISH SUPPER
AS A SUCCESS.

One of the pleasing successes Of the
Eek was the chatting dish supper and
neral get together affair given last
ght at the club rooms in the Masonic
I5man's club. the feature of the
ming being a talk and discussion
the subject of THE Progressive
[siness Woman Mr.. w. P. Gun
lghan. of the Y. NJ. c. A, was
saker of the evening. his remarks
ing directed along the thought OF
+ modern business woman and her
alton to the everyday development
commercialism.
Chafng dish attractions were also
l6yed, and the club is to be con-
atulated upon the very clever and
sresting affair which was given
der its auspices last night. 1t is
. h events, indeed, which tend to
BADLY increase interest in the
brthy organization.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-01-24
Group Ends Life
Many Children Die of Group Every
Year Before q Doctor Can Be
Summoned.

Parents of children should be pre-
pared at all times for spasm of
Group.
Keep in the house a remedy that
will give instant relief and keep the
child from choking until the arrival Of
the physician.
Get a so cent bottle of HYOMEI to-
Gay and in case of an attack of Group
pour 20 drops into a kitchen bowl and
boiling water. Hold the chiId's head
over the bowl SO that 1t can breath the
soothing. penetrating vapor that
arises. In the meantime send for a
physician.
This treatment has saved the lives
of many children and is precaution
that all parents should promptly
take.
HYOMEI is sold by the V. F. Balk-
com Drug Coz and druggists every
where and is guaranteed for Group
catarrb, asthma and bronchitis.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-01-24
ON A RAINY DAY.

vr,tarin' around the house
that's deal o fun!
Cart Of snoopin' like a mouse,
yotbin' TO be done
rbiIs the rain is comm down
With its patter song,
h. an easy dressin' gown,
Putterin' along.
Nero all the things ye findi
letters old ard sere,
grngin' back into your mind
folks no longer here;
Yctures Of your schoolboy pals
In the days gone by;
rn,ypes Of the rougish gals
Useter make yer sigh.
FADED Yellow papers Of
Some forgotten day;
|0H. forgotten tales of love
Long since passed away
Eybe just a ribbon blue
Tangled up with tears,
|BhngIn' back somebody you
Loved in yesteryears.
lies, indeed, the drops of rain.
As they fall outside,
Help to pleasure and to pain,
Humbleness and pride,
When you putter round the house
In your dressin' gown,
Like snoopin' little mouse,
While it's comm down!
JOHN HENDRICKS BANGS.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-01-24
MuscoGEE NEWS
ITEMS OF INTEREST
snscIai TO The Journal

Muscogee. Jan. 23.-We will soon
have a direct route to the Deep Water
City via the G. F. & A. which no
doubt will make our little city come
to the front.
Mr.. Tonic Armstead is quite busy,
being the contractor for getting out
ties and telephone poles for the new
railroad.
Rev. Mr.. Prince, of Klondyke, lie
livered excellent sermons at the morn
ing and evening services at the Union
church Sunday.
Mr.. Mills. the efficient clerk Of the
Southern States Lumber Co.'S COM
missary, has resigned.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. F. NJ. Hen
derson, a girl; to Mr.. and Mrs. E. NJ
Price, a girl; to Mr.. and Mrs. Jones
a girl; to Mr.. and Mrs. o. Merritt, q
boy; to Mr.. and Mrs. c. Bradley, a
boy.
Messrs. w. c. Lott, W. D. Hender-
son, ST., and c. Bradley were in the
city last week on business.
Mr.. J. w. Mills has returned from
Mobile after weeks stay attending
United States court.
The mills will start up again in full
blast in a few days.
Mrs. Richard Archie has been con-
fined to her bed for several days. Hel
friends are glad to know she is con-
yaleScent.
NJ. E. Henderson, Jr., has gone te
Montgomery, Ala, to attend the Mas
sey Business College.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herdy, Mrs. Jno. Bel
| and daughter, Matte Lee, Misses Eel
ma Youngblood, Ethel McKinnon ant
Ella Price were pleasant callers or
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-01-24
"AMONG THOSE
PRESENT"

Among thoBe present at Monday
nights cotillion at the San Carlos
hotel, which was led by Miss Gene
We've Brent and Mr.. Robert Denham,
were the Misses Skinner, Saltmarsh,
Green, Dishman. Mallory. Sheppard,
and Katheleen and Mabel Gonzalez;
Messrs. Murdoch, Fletcher, Leonard,
Quina, Reilly. Harvey, Rogers, Hur-
tenbach, Coons, C. Blount and Captain
Jordan, with Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis
knowles, Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Blount,
Jr., and Mr.. and Mrs. W. D. Smith.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-01-24
MRS. A. FRIEDMAN
MAS HOSTESS,

A delightful meeting Of the Six
Hand Euchre club was enjoyed yester-
day afternoon at the home of Mrs. A.
Friedman, whose hospitality is al
ways so thoroughly pleasant.
Mrs. Lep Meyer won the first prize.
Mrs. Lizzie Roserau the second prize.
and Mrs. Jake Bear, the visitors prize.
A delicious course luncheon was serv-
ed, and the next meeting will be
held at the home of Mrs. A. Moog.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-01-24
AT THE FIRST
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

The ladies of the w. G. T. L. will
hold an impressive and beautiful me-
mortal service this afternoon at the
First Presbyterian church at three
o'clock, in loving memory of the late
Madame Willard, mother of the late
Francis e. Willard. Among those to
appear on the program will be Mrs. j.
G. Griffith, Mrs. NJ. E. Wilson and
Mrs. W. G. Barrow.
All visiting w. c. T. U. ladies and
their friends are invited to be pres
ent.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-01-24
A MEETING OF
THE FEDERATION OF
WnME NJS Gibbs TODAY

This afternoon, at four o'clock, at
the Y. NJ. C. A. parlors, an extremely
important meeting of the Federation
of Women's Clubs will occur, and it
is hoped that full attendance viii
result. The matter to be discussed
will relate educational matters, Mr..
will relate to educational matters, Mr..
Mayes to be the speakers of the oc-
casion. Improved conditions in city
schools will be among the matters to
be considered.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-01-24

beads in desirable colorings make up
easily. All sorts of shapes are given
them and often pendants are added
to furnished gold buttons, of passe-
N enterie ornaments or of beads or
jewels. The brooches have strong
safety pins .sewed on at the back.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-01-24
Mr.. j. ED. WILLIAMS
WAS AN HONORED GUEST.

At Monday nights Rebekah recep-
ton which was given in honor of the
incoming officers, Mr.. ]. Ed. Williams,
Grand Master for the state of Florida,
was among the honored guests pres
ent Mr. L. NJ. Davis served as toast
master, many responses being made
by various members of the lodge.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-01-24
He TOURIST
lIIa

The Tourist club will meet this af-
rnoon at two o'clock at the First
sptist chuch. This is the first meet
to occur in the new quarters of
association. and it is hoped that
members and those otherwise in
rested may be present.
The Tourist club, until this week,
s been holding its meetings in the
Fst Universalist church. There will
an interesting musical program
is afternoon.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-01-24
MRS. VIM. FERGUSON
WAS HOSTESS.

Mrs. VIM. Ferguson was hostess at
yesterdays pleasant meeting of the
East Hill Euchre club. Mrs. L. NJ. Da-
Wis won the first prize. Mrs. Tyler the
Cransoneta eshrd ne hrdle taoieltnun
second and lone hand prizes, and Mrs.
Cranston the BOBBY. The next meet
ing will be held at the home of Mrs.
Geo. Hoffman.