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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-22

rrE knows the African elephant
"A as few men know their pet dogs.
Il IL lie has spent years in the dry
desert lands Of Africa, the mountain
sleeps and the soggy jungle just TO be
come better acquainted with the huge
beasts whom he knows as friend and as
enemy. Not trick of the wild rogue
nor a charm of the tame pet, among these
fast diving pachyderms has escaped him.
And patiently. modestly, Gay by day, IN
a dingy basement under the American
Museum of Natural History, he is un-
folding his secrets to the world in Ian
guage even the most unlettered can un-
derstand.
carl r.. Akeley is the name of this new
Interpreter Of the jungle world. taxi
dermist he calls himself modestly. Yet
one reputable critic has said enthusiast
.cally. Mr. Akeley TO the men who often
bear the title of taxidermist stands as
Rodin and French TO the cave artists.
He is a sculptor, whose work has brought
to his basement studio as students some
of the leading men OF that art IN TINS
country. But animal sculpture ne char
acterizes as merely by-product Of taxi
dermy. Indeed. he studied sculpture
merely that he might become a better
taxidermist.
Early one morning the writer found
him busily engaged on what he CONSIDERS
the GROWING work OF his life, the great
elephant group for the museum which,
with its accompanying portrayals Of Afrl-
can life, il will probably take him years
10 accomplish
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-22
SPECIMEN SKULLS.

The callers eyes wandered down 10 me
far end of the room There stood a SOL
emn row of huge elephants skulls. Eight
of them stood side ny SIDE. jawbones
loose and long tusks removed, leaving
huge holes. Just about the size Of the cav
itv every small boy is sure exists in his
Jaw when he shows the place where the
dentist pulled his first tooth
These heads are fine specimens COM
mented Mr.. Akeley This one here was
shot by ex-President Roosevelt when he
was in Africa. His son Kermit shot and
gave us another. They were IN Africa al
the same time that We were and we hunt
ed little together.
The listener CHANGED TO know that me
day before Mr. Roosevelt and \. Z. Proc
tor. the famous animal sculptor were
guests OF Mr.. Akeley along Win several
other well known men. All are enthusias-
tic admirers OF his wonderful skill ana
have expressed their appreciation IN most
decided terms. yet not hint Of the WISH
OF these distinguished men was given oy
Mr.. Akeley.
Unconscious OF this sdelight on MS
character. Mr.. Akeley was delyinS among
his treasures.
Here said he with pardonao!s proc
lis record foot S7is inches around 'hs
sole"'
IL reminded one Of an old leather ooo@
The sole was deeply corrugated. IaO
original neverslip," said the scu'p'O'
laughingly. see, it is pierced by p'eo9
of stick, broken off. The heel Is "o'"
very smooth. Probably he was lame
Next he led the way past rusty trunN'
and boxes. topped by lion pelts camera.
skulls and other paraphernalia OF Ms
art 10 m enormous elephants skull
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-22
THE ASSEMBLY.

The assembly was at an early hour,
and Lieutenant (afterward major Fred
Alderman and the writer were detailed
to accompany Mr.. Beecher TO the armory.
We reported at his residence. on Column
bia Heights. where We found a magniii-
cent thoroughbred horse I'm waiting, SD
perb In figure and strength and worthy
To bear the intellectual giant, who. i'm the
modest uniform OF a chaplain. was In
readiness to mount The day was dark
and lowering. Heavy clouds obscured the
sun, and II was evident that the threaten
ing rain was about To discharge itself
In a deluge. Apprehensive OF the results
Of exposure. we made an effort to dis
suade him from parading. but with a
laughing retOrt that true soldiers never
minded the weather he sprang quite MIN
bly, into the saddle and trotted of In a
style tpat precluded much continuous con-
versation. Many fears had been ex-
pressed that Mr.. Beecher might find II
difffcult to hold his seat. should his horse
prove restless amid the rattle of drums
and biare of trumpets; but his friends
had not taken thought of Mr.. Beecher's
iohb eApcTiehVe III rlulns clIcuit i"i ''V"-
sands OF miles i'm Indiana. ard no officer
In the parade sat with easier grace or
presented more soldierly appearance
than the honored and beloved chaplain.
The day was dismal In the extreme;
the rain came down In torrents, especially
at the Martyrs Tomb. where the special
exercises were held. but Mr.. Beecher re-
sisted all appeals to return home until
the regiment was dismissed at the ar
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-22
TWO TUsKs.

These two tusks are beauties NJ
exclaimed. The measurements sho"
perfect PROPORTIONS. Notice the spIeno,4
curve and how exactly one tush uup"
Gates the other. The animal was youns,
vet each tusk weighs one huhu's'
pounds" .,,
These models. on which Mr. Akeley
now at work, he will reproduce N -.
great family group OF five e!ep"Sn',
which he will mass together N ''s
centre Of the African hall IN the ~.
wing proposed for the museum
IMPRESSIVE group will tower eighteen
feet from the floor and will be moun.e'
bv a unique process perfected oy a.,
Akelev. BY means Of this process nc =,
enabled TO get and hold the enect y
eeshiness and softness Of the SKIN Da'
ring fire, the completed specimen a.
permanent as bronze and as liieiNe
life itself. ,rolp
Resides this massive centra So
there will be correlated groups anu re,
figures i'm bronze. smaller IN SIZE al
with bronze bass-reliefs that wiz IN
yividly the life story OF the ei'p'''. 70
relation TO the herd, the couhu!
the natives. .ertral
THAT Is not all. The great cen, -
snaco Of the hall, with its elepna' ,. -"
rbino groups (there will be rhino s' vii
at each end Of the elephant siooW o.no.
no circled by a series Of thirty-'"o I pra
ramic groups with habitats and p''n' 10
IL
backgrounds. These bacNs'ou,a - that
he painted by the best specla'S, ia man
kind OF work in the country rano.
Who painted the famous Gettyspuie
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-22
PARADES AND REVIEW.

Mr.. Beecher participated I'm all Of the
parades OF the regiment. and in the grand
review Of Ave thousand troops by the
Governor General, the Marquis Of Lorne
and his wife, the Princess Louise. At the
banquet given at the Windsor Hotel, at
which were present the Governor General
and all the leading officials OF the city and
military. Mr.. Beecher was expected To re-
spond 10 the toast. THE City Of Brook
lyn," but desired TO speak to toast OF
larger scope, and il was arranged that
Consul General Smith, 10 whom had been
assigned the toast OF 1.-THE President OF
the United States" should introduce Mr..
Beecher at the close OF his remarks and
invite him to continue upon the same sub
iect This was done. Mr. Beecher was
received with unbounded enthusiasm and
for some minutes was unable to proceed.
Although without preparation, he made a
most brilliant address, which is but feebly
presented in the published reports. IL
would he impossible TO describe the cord
ial manner I'm which the speech was re-
ceived, overlooking as IT did with wit and
eloquence
The return home was continuous ova-
ton. Mr.. Beecher mingled constantly
with the members OF the regiment, en-
! llvening them with sallies of wit anc
humor. The Illustrated papers OF Canada
and New York contained representations
OF the parades. in which Mr.. Beecher was
made a prominent figure.
Mr.. Beecher held the office OF chap
lain at the time OF his death, though the
last parade which he attended was prob
ably that OF April %. 1886, the anniversary
OF the departure of the regiment for the
seat of war
On the day when the remains Of its be-
loved chaplain were transferred from his
residence to the church the entire regi'
ment paraded as escort, while Company
G remained on duty at the church as
guard of honor from that time until the
body was removed to the vault In Green
wood The tenderness with which this
duty was performed was remarked by
, every one. Ii was simply the exponent
, OF the sincere affection and devotion OF
the entire regiment 10 the man whose
memory will ever remain blessed In the
hearts OF those with whom he so lone
associated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-22
COSMOPOLITAN AFRICA

Probably most people think :" ones
beasts. especially the larger mere neoS'' doubt
as docking by themselves. Th Sa, J africa
r less would we're there room but ,s. H ne
IS so crowded with fauna that . i, New
70 M most cosmopolitan. just as the Nv
workers. is for the same reason ., ,he
The groups in the four corners 1s,, az
hall will Illustrate this cosmopo 70, africa.
One will represent river scene ~ ,nrtles
with crocodiles, hippos ana nus nus. border
In the water In the trees NC Of birds
the river will be different spec 30 a true
and monkeys. In another VIII Uo US A
representation of the African pa" sole IN
w v%g be- the centre of interest The io q
corner crr will be fac-simile Of , sec OHspl
the Congo forest. 1t is ca''eu ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-22

mory whence he was escorted back 10
his residence by members of the staff
thoroughly drenched. but still overfiowlng
with the good hUmor which rarely de-
serted him Happily, no III effect tol-
lowed Along the whole line OF march
much curiosity was manifested TO see the
new chaplain. and he was frequently
recognized and cheered.
In June. 1878. on the occasion OF the
annual excursion Of Plymouth Sunday
school. Mr. Beecher. Colonel Austen ana
the writer were among the guests. The
conversation turned upon the means OF
keeping the regiment before the public
and increasing It's efficiency. purpose
which the always restless colonel was
bent on furthering by some novel scheme.
Mr.. Beecher. who had but recently re-
turned from Montreal. gave an account OF
the brilliant reception given by the ca
nadlans 10 the Barlow Gravs," from St
Adams, VT, on their visit In May To par
tlcipate In the celebration OF the Qeen's
borthday. why not take our regiment
there" said the chaplain. The idea was
eagerly embraced by the others, and thus
originated the memorable trip of the
18th 10 Montreal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-22

all. he expressed himself az determined TO
send an affirmative response.
AS was 10 be expected. the fact OF Mr..
Beecher's conserving to serve in seem
ingly mconsequential position became ma
tona talk at once. and the 18th Regl-
ment found its reputation extended from
state 10 national limits. The members OF
the church also. who always reserved
the right 10 criticse Mr.. Beecher freely
when they did not agree with him. eN-
pressed their surprise and some were
fearful that Mr.. Beecher, whose time was
already so completely occupied, was
scarcely justified in adding to his numer-
Gus duties.
Soon after the receipt of the commits
sion from Albany a parade was ordered
at the armory for the purpose OF receiy-
ing the new chaplain. and on the evening
Of March /. 1873. I'm the presence OF an
immense assemblage. which hlled all the
available space I'm the great armory. Mr..
Beecher took the usual oath prescribed
for officers OF the national guard.
The utmost enthusiasm prevailed. and
for the first time in many years "A feeling
pervaded the entire regiment that II had
taken on a new lease OF life and would
speedily regain the very high position It
had once held In the national guard.
The first street parade Of the regiment
after Mr.. Beecher's commission was made
on Memorial Day. the regiment acting as
escort to Rankin Post, 10. G. A. r. In
response to a notice sent by Colonel Aus
ten. Mr.. Beecher made this jocular reply:
Brooklyn. l24 Columbia Heights.
81 will be present. as requested, fully
armed and equipped as becomes the chap
lain OF the Old Thirteenth.
yours ever
HENRY WARD BEECHER.
Captain Secular and Chaplain Spiritual
OF the Old Thirteenth-God bless her"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-22
ELEPHANT AND SERPENT.

2 No one could look at the models he is
lust completing without being thrilled.
ID. Here before him. receiving the finishing
touches. Is solitary beast. bent head
turned a little TO one side with an air OF
. ANNOYANCE. The whole body Indicates
. arrested progress. Look for the reason
Under the huge right foot curls Wrnh-
ing serpent that moment before swung
from a tree and darted its fangs into the
elephants swaying trunk. Only master
could make a pudgy piece Of clay breathe
like this OF injury and revenge stung.
is the appropriate name given this cast
Atop Of a packing box that has travelled
all the way from Nome. Alaska, placed
there carelessly. as II II weren't the treas
ure II is, stands a group, The Wounded
Comrade." that is particularly appealing.
An old bull elephant that has been badly
wounded Is being helped away by his two
COMPANIONS. He totters between them
with dropped head, muscles sagging from
exhaustion. AS ne leans heavily against
the helper on the right that sympathetic
friends strong muscles bulge from the
strain. The longer you study them the
more you love them, so human seems the
anxiety OF the helpers, so abject and ex-
hausted the wounded.
such assistance is often given" Mr..
Akeley explains, probably not as often
10 Young bulls and cows as to old bulls.
For the latter both sexes OF the herd
show marked affection"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-22
WORK OF AN EXPERT.

The action, the life spirit. the proper
tons OF this trio could never be caught
/. by a tyro. BY years of careful study Of
the anatomy OF dead elephants AZ well
as by as many years of familiar impress
sions OF the living. obtained in their
native haunts Mr.. Akeley has become
intimate with every varying mood and
habit OF these great beasts, as revealed
In form and pose.
The African elephant lie his favorite.
Z "The elephant OF Africa" said he. rs
larger, wilder, finer and more impressive
I'm every way than his Indian cousin. The
largest specimens are found in Central
Africa. When domesticated, as they are
I'm India, his spirit is subdued lie isn't
the same animal mentally or physically
That Is why II Is Of no special value TO
study the captive elephant. For example
the trunk Of the wild elephant is large
and purely muscular because IL Is con-
stsntly used. often II is six feet in cir
circumference at the base between the
tusks. The trunk of a park elephant
would probably be about only half that.
Another thing, in the wild state an ele-
phant is on the go all the time. He never
lies down-at least not where I've worked.
Even when standing he constantly shifts
the position Of his feet.
sometimes they so little too fast Tor
me" he added. "Once an old fellow gave
me a pretty close call He knocked me
down and tried TO crush me with MS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-18

water; the broad piazzas parallel the
shore not ten yards away. The big
pavilion is built right over the water,
and the dining-room reaches out with
in a short distance of passing vessels.
OK course. this is a decided advan-
tage ond unique. In your comfortable
chair on the piazza, in the sun-par-
Tor, or palm garden. you have the SEN
sation OF being at sea. You have
every advantage OF an ocean voyage
without its discomforts.
The Electro Hydro Therapeutic De-
partment of Hotel Chamberlin is un-
ouestionably the best OF its kind in
America. The equipment is complete,
and embraces every form Of electro
and hydrotherapy known TO the medi-
cal profession. The department is in
charge OF an eminent practitioner OF
long experience In these treatments.
The Chamberlin alkaline saline
water compares very favorably with
many European waters in its effect
upon rheumatism govt sciatica, and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-18
franc poubl.. IN D.cod.

In the United States in 1900 there
were s,ooo.0oo,000 passengers carried
one mile, and in 1910, $4,000, 600. 600.
jumped from sS2s. 6O0,oo to 5000.
600
Dividing the country into ten groups
from Maine to California, north and
south, the figures show that residents
OF New England were the most FREE
Quert travellers, while those of the
South were the fewest number OF trips
per inhabitant. The Journeys OF the
resident and those Of the Rocky Moun-
tain States the longest, according to
figures presented by the Bureau OK
Railway Economics.
The difference i'm long and short
trips per passenger. except In the
population Is concerned, The shorcs
Journeys are in the more heavily popt, IS
lated districts and the long rides ii,
tho thinly populated terr:tories-
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THE MINNESOTA
LAKE PARK REGION
Garden Spot of Nature-One of the Most Beau
tifu Sections Of the Country

The Lake Park region OF Minnesota
is ono Of the most beautiful parts Of
the United States. Here one is capt.
waited by natures wholesome pervad.
ing witchery. The elevation. some
what above the average for the State.
varies from Loco to 100 feet above
, sea level. The significance OF the
name Minnesota--"sky- tinted water
is here thoroughly exemplincd.
This great natural park comedies
approximately with Central Minnesota.
II is we'll wooded. rolling, prairie
country-a region Of great fertility,
great variety great beauty 1t is Of
glacial formation. The glacial mo-
raines scattered over tho country give
the region characteristic beauty Of
Its own. These morainic hills are
covered with verdure. The roads are
usually fringed with wild flowers of
various and most delicate hues.
There is no better fishing preserve
anywhere than the Lake Park region
NO lake worth mentioning of the thou
sands In this area Will prove unsatis-
factory TO the angler, Bass, both the
large and small mouthed varieties,
plckerel. whisttish. pike and perch
abound. In some cases the maskin-
onge, or mascallonge. and sturgeon
are found. They are gamey and of
large size. Thousands OF trout have
been planted in the lakes by the State
and Federal governments In recent
years, and the State Game and Fish
Com mission has expressed Its inten-
ton Of Keeping all the lakes we'll
stocked with fish in so far as 1t is
able to do so
The shooting Is also good In sea-
son. Snipe, prairie Chickens ducks
geese. grouse, and other small game
are abundant. The man who delights
In big game shooting can also be fur
nished with sport. Moose and bear
may be found in the northern part
of the Lake Park area, and In this
scction-north OF Brainerd-deer are
very plentiful.
The Park region has many things
besides it's attractiveness to make ii
a desirable place In which to spend
the summer. The drainage is OF the
best and. as a consequence, the sum
mer dweller I'm the Lake Park region
is comparatively free from that pesti-
ferrous insect-the mosquito.
The Lake Park region is also favor
ably known for the benefits that suf-
ferers from hay fever experience
there. Entire relief Is afforded to many
and at least partial relief to practical
ly all.
North of Brainerd lies beautiful
part of the Lake Park country, ex-
tending to the boundary at Rainy
Lake and river. a paradise for those
who enjoy fine outings. glorious
game region. and one Astounding in
lakes and fish. Until the Minnesota
and international and the Big Fork
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and International Railways, auxiliary
lines OF the Northern Pacific. entered
1t, this section was almost unknown.
To-day the situation is materially
changed. and II is becoming known as
one OF the best sections OF the coun-
try for fresh water fishing, hunting
and outdoor recreation.
Here are found the largest lakes in
Minnesota, the greatest elevations in
the state and the sources OF the
mighty Mississippi River. Lake Itasca,
l.eech Lake, Lake W.nnihigoshi sh.
Cass Lake, Lake Bemidji and Rainy
Lake are some of the larger and moro
important lakes, while about them lie
many hundreds of smaller ones. we'll
stocked with fish. Forests OF pine.
birch, oak, poplar. etc. cover the land,
while beautiful glades and parks are
interspersed among the lakes and
forests. The Leech Lake and other
Indinns add a uniaue and most pic
turesque touch TO II all. For those
desiring TO camp out. Il more health
ful or delightful region cannot be i'm :
agined. II is the cream OF the Min
nesota climate. lakes and prairies, and
the desirable feature Of it is that 1t is
new and the lakes therefore afford
most excellent fishing.
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Old point Comfort.

Can you imagine a name more sug-
gestive OF the ease pleasure. recrea-
ton. which you are seeking, than this
"Old Point Comfort?"
1t was christened long before peo-
pie went resorting or nerves made
wreck and havoc-indeed, the first
white man to stop here was the
doughty Captain John Smith, Just a
| bit more than 300 years ago. He
found this good land. and chr.stened
1t "Poynt Comfort" No one has ever
wished to change the name, fulfilling,
as 1t does. every promise which it so
aptly implies.
Here is situated the largest and mos
important of the coast defenses Of our
country-Fort Monroe. The rampant
walls and the girdling moat make for
a picture mediaeval-they enclose the
classmates, some of the officers quar-
ters a fine old parade ground. where
brave old live-oaks stretch knotted
elbows to uphold a canopy OF green
the year round.
You'll find enough to interest you
for week--a month--many months
incidentally, you'll go away with some
very valuable information. You Will
have corrected your geography. revised
your history. and will have acquired
much more intelligent understand
ing of the prestige and Importance
or the United States Army and Navy.
Winter and summer alike are de-
Neutrality-suspicious. the autumn is bit
more so-and. then, there is the
springtime--surely the springtime at
Old Point Is Incompatible.
The Chambcrlin is n hotel which Is
proverb all over the country among
men who know what good living is
1t concentrates in Itself the charm OF
Old Point and its restfulness and COM
fort. once known, are things to be
remembered and talked over TO the
end OF ones days. There are boating,
bathing. sailing, and fishing: there Is
golf all tho year round upon the Hamp-
ton Roads course; there are quiet hooks
for quiet people. and there Is gayety
for those who seek delightful social
life. Every one has heard of Chamber
Inns, but there is no conveying It's
charm in print. 1t Is more than
hotel II Is nm experience.
Tho Chamberlin Is right on the
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Bermuda in Summer.

There is good reason for the remark
able popularity of Bermuda as n sum-
ner resort. Once regarded only as a
very pleasant place for winter resi-
dence, thousands of tourists now visit
these charming little coral islands
every summer with the greatest plea =
sure and benefit. Lying far out in the
Atlantic Ocean, every breeze is n cool
eabreeze: the climate is pleasant
with no extremes of temperature.
The short ocean voyage of about fortyt
1--WE hours each way is most cNhilarat-
ing In summer. and Rermuda's gor-
geous flowers and luXuriant shady
foliage are then al their best. There
is no dull season" in this most de-