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vast number of building materials
which are today open for the selec-
ton of the perspective builder have
eliminated the necessity Of holding to
some few types of construction, and
when any particular material selection
is made it represents the personal
preference of the owner, who may be
inclined to judge either from a stand
point Of appearance or utility.
A wise selection of materials will,
however, necessitate the basis Of judg-
ment upon q desire for both beauty and
permanence. The home Is usually
considered as something permanent
and must be built to meet this require
ment. This does not imply that every
home should be constructed of solid
stone masonry, for proper construc-
ton methods and reasonable atten-
ton to maintenance will give wooden
structure long life. Some people do
not object to the occasional trouble
OF repainting frame house and are
inclined toward this type because of
the possibility which IL offers for treat
mcnt in various color combinations.
Others prefer the type which, IL once
erected, needs no further attention and
can be relied upon to hold Its original
appearance for long period Of years
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Natural and Manufactured
Stones Used With Wooden
Material in This House.
NEW TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION
Its Beauties, Noted at Glance, May
Be Added To by Vines and Shrubs
interior Arrangement Shows
High Ability Displayed
- by tho Designers.

Mr.. william A. Radford will answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
subject OF building, for the readers OF this
paper. On account Of his wide experience
as Editor, Author and Manufacturer. he
Is, without doubt, the highest authority
on all these subjects. Address all inquiries
to William A. Radford. No. 1927 Prairie
avenue. Chicago, ILL.,, and only enclose
two-cent stamp for reply.
The idea of permanence in house
construction dates back to period
which had passed long before the ex-
istence of the new world was even
thought of. 1t is very probable that
other considerations were of govern
Ing importance at that time and the
quality of permanence was obtained
more as q matter of necessity than
as q matter of desire. The materials
out of which buildings were made in
which could be taken from nature and
converted into their final form with
the least possible necessity of any
process being performed upon them
which would resemble what would to-
day be termed manufacturing opera
ton. 1t was early found that if stones
having fiat faces We're gathered in sufii-
cient quantities they could be piled
one on top of the other with some
form of plastic material to fill the
cracks, and the resulting wall could be
built to form an enclosure with n rough
covering Of thatch, animal skins or
even huge slabs of stone. Thus 1t
happened that the natural way was
also permanent way to construct
houses.
In every age since It's advent into
the field of building materials stone
has found place, If reasonable facil-
tiles for using it have been at hand
and sufficient supply obtainable. At
the present time it is used in much
different sense than it originally was
found necessary to consider 1t. The
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The "happy medium" is found in a
house built partly of some material
which may be considered as included
in the first class and partly of some
more endurable material which falls
into the second class. Even then the
selection is not limited one, for there
arc many pleasing combinations of the
natural and manufactured stones with
the various forms Of wooden material.
4 design is illustrated which may be
placed in the "happy medium" class.
The exterior of this substantial story
and-a-half home is finished in rough
natural stone up to the tops of the
first floor windows, from which it is
carried up with shingles under the
gables. The chimneys are of brick
capped with rough stone. The broad,
gracefully sloping roof is shingled. The
rafters have their ends exposed and
the projecting ends of the puriins are
supported by heavy triangular brack-
cts. A large number of windows
break up the wall surface and add to
the general finished appearance OF the
exterior. The useful porch, set back
under the roof, with its solid stone col
urnns, is a pleasant feature. The en-
tire exterior is well balanced and can
be made very beautiful by properly
trailing vines and planting shrubs.
In walking through the various
rooms of the house one is impressed
in much the same manner that obtains
xrsn I,A fn,.inn
stantial construction is evident in
every detail. The door leading from
the front porch admits the observer
into a hall from which the stair to
the second floor leads off to the right.
A feature of this hall is the long seat
built along the wall next to the stair
case. This seat will be found very
convenient and may be built to hold a
large quantity of stored books or
music in it's lower part, thus relieving
the living room of the clutter of this
material.
On the left of the hall. through q
cased opening, is the large living
room. The fireplace is seen against
the opposite wall upon entering. Ex-
posed timberS in the ceiling finish are
in keeping with the general plan.
Three large and four smaller windows
furnish ample light for this room. At
the rear of the living room are two
handy tiers of bookcases built into the
distinctive entrance to the dining
room.
This dining room is really model
OF colonial design. Exposed timbers
cut the ceiling up into large and small
panels, furnishing the possibility of
unique arrangement of the lighting fix
lures. A large buffet extends across
the entire end wall Of the room. Three
easement windows are placed over this
buffet and three more windows of
larger size are set into the other wall.
Double doors are placed in the en-
trance to the living room and to the
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CHAPTER v.
Mr.. Brown of New York.


In another moment slight, wiry
man, we'll along in the thirties, came
breeZily into the room. The first glance
told that he was an American. His
nervous alcrtneSs, his assurance, the
slightly slOuchy but nevertheless ag-
gressive manner in which he held HIM
self, differentiated him Enthusiastically
from the other men in Ethel's sitting
room.
Guy rose to greet him. He had in
vited the American to join the party,
for Guy was almost like one OF Sir
Georges family.
Hello, Charliew he exclaimed with
undoubtcd enthusiasm.
And straightway he introduced the
newcomer to Ethel Wiloughby, to
whom. as hostess, Guy infallibly turned
first.
You remember my mother?" Guy
asked him then.
you bet l dov' Mr.. Brown said
heartily as he shook hands with that
smiling lady. Didn't we have bully
time in Chinatown"
Rather" Mrs. Falconer replied
and they both laughed over their remi-
niscence.
To Henry Streetman the American
bowed pleasantly enough And toward
Sir George he displayed the utmost af-
liability.
"Glad to know you. Sir George" he
said as he gripped his hand. 81 want
| to warn you. though, in case the others
haven't, that I'm newspaper man
journalist, 1 think you say over
here
"You do frighten me-" Sir George
replied with twinkle in his eye. eve
rather terror OF your profession, es-
peclally when they come from the
| States"
| Charley Brown grinned at him.
| "Don't worry. Sir GEORGE" Guy IN
terposcd. Charlie doesn't mean all he
says"
Fathers only spoofng you," Georgy
assured the reporter.
"Spooing? Spoofng?" Mr.. Brown
| repeated in somewhat bewildered
fashion. lie had met many words.
during his short stay in London. that
he had never before encountered III
the English language.
But his quick mind was not long at
fault. "Oh, sure! Kiddlng-thats it!
But, Sir George. | don't blame
you. We do butt in good deal into
things that don't actually concern us
or the public. but I happen to belong
to newspaper where it isn't crime
for one OF its staff TO act like gen
tleman; so don't think I'm making
mental notes or that you have to put
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| hundreds of thousands like him would
| be off to the front. Now, you've
got to hand it to country that's got
it all planned out like that"
"By George. you have" said Guy
Falconer He had listened, like the
others. with increasing wonder as the
American told his story.
IF England were only prepared, too,
along similar lines" Ethel vii.
loughby said. She did not finish her
remark. There was no need OF that;
for the vain wish that lay behind her
words was only too evident to them
all.
"But she isn't prepared-not the
least bits she. Sir Georgef" Char.
lie Brown turned to the member of the
British admiralty rs man who could
easily back up his statement In an au.
thoritative fashion.
Sir George Wagstaff youchsafed an
enigmatic smile. He was. to be sure,
vitality interested in everything the
newspaper man had said. But he had
no intention of allowing himself to be
startled into making any ingenious
admission.
"If you don't mind. sir, should pre-
fer merely TO listen" he said quietly.
81 get YOU" Brown replied, with a
quick nod Of understanding. "Force
of habit makes me ask questions.
you" And. taking out his cigarette
case. he asked Ethel's permission to
smoke Always an enthusiast, he had
thrown every ounce of his nervous en-
ergy into the discussion. War was a
subject that, in those days, was ever
present in his mind.
Preparation such as Germany's Is
often the surest guaranty of peace"
Streetman remarked, reluctant to
quit the topic that most interested him.
He hoped, too, In the course of the tea
party. to gather information Of some
sort that might prove of value to him.
He had been quick to perceive that the
American was uncommonly well in
formed upon conditions throughout
Europe.
"Ordinarily such preparation makes
for peace" Brown admitted. But not
with Germany! She's been itching for
chance to demonstrate her theories
but the trouble is, she guesses wrong
Diplomatically, ever since old George
w. Bismarck died. she's never been
| right. And just now she's guessing
she can lick France, Russia and Eng.
| land with the rest Of the world thrown
In"
And perhaps she's right" Henry
Streetman could not refrain from add
ing.
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hall, and double-acting door leads to
the kitchen.
The culinary department is made up
of generOus-siZed kitchen, particu-
lorly handy pantry, and the rear porch,
which may be considered an extra
room during the warm part Of the
year. The refrigerator is arranged
to be iced from the outside. Every
convenience Is included in the design
Of this part of the house.
The second floor Is well arranged
and contains several interesting fea-
lures. large hall Is centrally located,
from which all of the rooms on this
floor, and the stairs to the first floor,
may be reached. Two large bedrooms
are placed on either side of the hall.
Each has dressing room, two clos
cts and a little nook attached to It.
A sleeping porch Is built at the for
ward end of the hall and the bath ia
placed at the rear end of the hall.
These sleeping quarters are capable
of providing perfect comfort for
large family.
The type Of house illustrated In this
design Is a very good one for the aver
age American family and 1t Is coming
more and more into use because of its
inishcti materials and general utility,
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ITO DE COETINCku.l
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the brakes on. If you skid, It's just
a private tea party, and that ends It."
You greatly relieve me-" Sir George
Wagstaff said, smiling. "But I'll try
not to-skid-as you put it."
"Then that's all right the Ameri-
can declared.
"And, speaking OF tea, won't you
have some?" Ethel asked him.
"You bet wilIr' he responded in
his Yankee vernacular. And he stepped
quickly TO the table behind which she
sat. Its a great habit, tea" he d.
lated. as he took the cup from her.
I'm going to Introduce 1t at the
Knickerbocker bar when get back.
It's got cocktails skinned a mile," he
said ferventy.
'Old man, what are you doing over
here?' Guy inquired.
oh. Just shopping arousi! The
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you talk strangely. Sir, for an Eng
lishman," he told Streetman. But his
manifest reproof seemed lost upon
that gentleman.
"My nationality does not blind me
to the facts" the spy said hastily.
Il admire the Germans in lots Of
ways" Charlie Brown continued, In
what was really only futile effort to
appear neutral. AT all the arts and
sciences they're wonders. And It's n
cinch they've got great military ma
chine"
THE most marvellous I'm the world"
Streetman agreed with him heartily.
Charlie Brown set his empty teacup
on the table.
you're dead right there" he as
scented. "Why, back In New York
know waiter at Luechow's-bully
German place!-who was telling me
one day how Germany had everything
doped out If war came he'd chase
back to his home town-go to his ar
mory, and in his locker, number 256.
he'd find his uniform, his shoes, his
gun properly oiled, some of that dried
pea soup. fresh water in his canteen!
They've been putting fresh water In
those canteens every day for two
years past. In fact, everything a sol
| der needs would be there waiting for
him. Then he'd march down TO the
station and in a couple of hours he and
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You can imagine, perhaps, the
sort of furore that would be
kicked up by the entrance of a
breezy, sIangy, laxative, we'll
informed American newspaper
reporter into typical high-class
English tea party, and Of his
effect upon a situation exceed
ingIy tense-when he plunges
into discussion of possible war
which the party has been trying
to avoid. Read about Charlie
Brown of New York in this in
stallment.
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CHAPTER IV-Continued.

"You really ought to see the play,
Sir George" the irrepressible Guy re-
marked. He was always ready to
back up Georgy In any deviltry she
might embark upon.
"Yes. 1t deals with our next war;"
that young lady added
"As IL playwright knew anything
OF that"' her father scoffed.
Its horribly insulting to US Brit
ons," Mrs. Falconer remarked.
Drives in lot OF home truths and
gives us English a fearful ragging"'
Guy added cheerfully.
Sir George looked at him somewhat
suspiclously.
"Who wrote It? Bernard shawn
proof In his tone. To him, Shaw was
like red rag to bull.
ct don't know who wrote it,
rGeorgy said carelessly. 81 never can
remember the beasts names"
at seemed to me to present n very
striking picture of what may very
likely happen" Henry Streetman in
terposed.
Mrs. Falconer turned to him in as
constituent She did not think that
anyone in his senses could have taken
that silly play seriously.
"You don't mean you really believe
there is going to be war right over
there on the CONTINENT" she exclaimed.
81 do, rather! And l fancy Sir
George agrees with NEEDN'T you.
Sir George?" the willy Streetman ven.
tured. He was determined that IL he
did not succeed in forcing Sir Georges
hand he would at least give him a
run for his money.
Sir George looked bored.
Really. sir, I should prefer not to
discuss that matter" lie said once
more.
Georgy laughed gayly.
when father puts on his mantle
of dignity like that, It means serious
business" she observed. And there
was a deal Of truth In her statement,
frivolous as she seemed. But Georgy
was no fool. She had not lived with
her father close upon eighteen years
for nothing. SHE knew unerringly
how TO interpret his every manner.
"But why should there be war, ever
If an Austrian duke did get killed by
some Serbian or other?" Mrs. Fal
coner asked. "Of course I've only
seen the headlines" she FASTENED tC
add, TO disclaim any such plebeiar
pastime as the reading OF newspapers
Behind that assassination there l.
much OF international politics and oil
pIomacy," Sir George explained. "Ir
fact, It's rather a long story"
Then. father, don't tell it, his sar
castle daughter bantered. Her plea
however was entirely superfluous. Sill
George had not the slightest intention
of committing such an indlscretlon
But Guy Falconer was ready enough
to air bis opinions.
ooh. it's not Just Austria and Ser
bia ~ he said confidently. "The trouble
n that Germany Is patting Austria or
the back, and whispering, Don't give
N, old iadyP And Russia Is saying
Serbia, oh girl, you're dead right
Well back you And there you are!
"Georgy you're not having any
tea Ethel observed
"Oh I don't want any. II I did
I'D ask for It." Miss wagstaff said.
''Tea, motherf' Guy inquired OF bis
doting parent. Their discussion OF
the subject uppermost In the minds Of
all had driven even the important mat
ter OF tea completely out OF his mind.
"None for me, thanksw Mrs. Fal-
conner replied. 1--WE quite outgrown
it-ever since I came back from the
States Tke Nfhers looked a2hast ct
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her astounding confession. To thor
oughgoing Britishers such remark
borders close upon lese majestic.
And then Brewster announced an
other caller.
"Mr. Charles Browns" he pronounced
In his best manner-a somewhat SUI
pertiuous statement. perhaps. because
all of Brewster's manners were of the
best
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Streetman, the German spy, Sir
George Wasstaff, British naval Off
;cIaI, Ethel WiIloughby, secret wife Of
Streetman, and others are having tea
at the Wasstaff home. Tho party Is
discussing a play.
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SYNOPSIS.

Georgy Wagstaff, daughter OF Sir
George, of the British admiralty. hints at
a liaison between her governess, Ethel
Willoughby. and Henry Streetman. Ethel
denies II. Henry Streetman calls on Ethel
and while waiting for her talks to Brews-
ter, Sir Georges butler who is a German
spy, about his failure to get at admiralty
papers In Sir Georges possession. He
phones to German secret service head
quarters. Streetman, the German spy, and
Roeder (alias Brewster, the butlerl are
discussing the possibility OF war. When
Ethel appears he tries TO force her 10 get
from Sir George knowledge of the sailing
believes him a French instead of a Ger
man spy, she refuses until he threatens
her. She begs him TO announce their Sc
cret marriage. as Georgy Is suspicious,
but he puts her off. At tea Georgy and
her lover. Guy Falconer. tease Sir Georse,
and Streetman makes an awkward at
tempt 10 talk politics.
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CHAPTER vi.

Ono Of Enpland's sons.
Charlie Brown lighted his cigarette
In silence, while he digested Street.
mans amazing statement.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-03-09
COL. REEVES HEAD OF VERMONT
SECTION OF NAVY LEAGUE

Washington, March 8-The Navy
League Of the United States announc-
ed to-day at national headquarters
that Colonel Ira l., Reeves, c. f.,
president of Norwich University Of
Mortified, Vermont, has been appoint
ed chairman of the League for Yer
mont following the receipt of a letter
in which he agreed to serve in that
capacity.
The acceptance of this important
post by Colonel Reeves means that tn.
scope Of the Navy Leagues campaign
of education in national defense will
be enlarged in Vermont, under his
direction and in cooperation with ma
tional headquarters.
As one of the first steps in such an
extension of the campaign officials OF
the eague has suggested 20 Colonel
Reeves the advisabiity Of arranging
program of meetings before the stu
dent body Of Norwich University and
other educational institutions, and be
fore Boards Of Trade and Chambers OF
Commerce in the larger cities of the
State The speaker at such meeting
in all probability, will be DR. Edward
Breck, MA, Ph.D., senior field sec
retary of the League who is now in
New England.
DR.. Breck has been lecturing
throughout the country on "Our Navy
and What il Means" with remarkal5l.
success. In the last few months he
has spoken before audiences totalling
close TO 10000 persons. Dir. Breck
comes of The oldest Colonial stock and
of a naval family, his father having
died for his country in the Civil War
as Lieutenant Commander in the u.
S. Navy Dr. Breck is distinguished
and author. His works on
hunting, fishing and nature, "The Way
Of the Woods" and Wilderness Pets"
are standard of their kind.
The appointment. of Colonel Reeves
Is particularly important at this time,
to officials Of the Navy
League, in view Of plans being made
or the Eleventh Annual Convention
u the League, This will be held in
from April 10th TO 18th,
and will provide a pos:
graduate course" in national defense.
Speakers will include leading men
rom all parts Of the country who are
Experts on the question Of prepared
less. Colonel Reeves has been asked
o take personal charge Of the Yer
mont delegation TO the Convention.
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sale of intoxicating liquor in This

sale OF intoxicating liquor in this
4 town ?"
Yes, ia. No, POI.
Article 10. To vote upon the ques-
tion, "Shall licenses Of the fifth class
be granted in this town."
Yes, l2S No, ia
Article H. To see if the Town will
vote to pension teachers Of public
schools in accordance with the provi-
sions of the statutes relative thereto.
1t was voted 20 pension Miss Cor
nelia A. Derby.
Article II. Shall an Act of the Gen
eral Assembly of 1915, entitled, "An
Act to provide for primary elections" y"
become a law March 20, 1916?
Yes, 173. No, POI. Blank and de-
feetive, %.
Article 10. Will the Town vote to
install Inform system Of public ac-
counting, as recommended by the of
ficials as appointed by the Governor
under the act of 1915?
Dismissed
Article Ia. "Shall an act of the
general assembly of 1915 entitled, An
act to prohibit the sale of intoxicating
liquors., become law May /, 1862"
Yes, Sc. No, 30S. Defective 7.
Article 10. Will the Town vote to
avail itself of the provisions of an act
of the general accembly of 1915, en-
titled, "An act to facilitate the assess
llent and collection Of poll taxes ?"
1t was voted that the town avail
tself of these provisions.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-03-09
SOIL IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE
OPENS EASTERN CAMPAIGN

To better carry on soil improvement.
work throughout the Eastern and New
England States, an Eastern Office Of
the Soil Improvement Committee OF
the National Fertilizer Association,
has been opened at 1923 Munsey
Building, Baltimore, Md. The main
Office Of the committee is at 9l6-l7
Postal Telegraph Building, Chicago.
Melvin Ryder, assistant manager ed
itoria department, has been placed
temporarily in charge Of the new
Office.
The work Of the committee includes
lecture and demonstration work, the
preparation and distribution Of bull
lctins, and cooperation with agencies
including government, state, county
and commercial, which have for their
object the advancement Of agriculture.
Professor Henry 6. PcIl, agronomist.
was formerly professor Of agrolomy
and manager Of farms, University Of
Maine. The greater part Of his time
will be given 70 work throughout the
East and New England. Mr. Clyde A.
Waugh is manager Of the editorial de-
partment