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Show - OIL KINO TO HAVE NEW ESTATE OF 2,000 ACRES. What Is Being Done to Make It One of the Finest Country Residences In America Some of Its Features. Since the modest home of Mr. John Rockefeller, the oil king, on bis fine estate of 2,000 acres In the Pocan Oco hills near Tarrytown, N. Y., was burned he has been perfecting plana for a new and more elaborate residence, In fact the plans were ready some time ago and work begun. Put while the house Is only partially completed It Is stated that he Is about to move In. There is much w'ork to be masonry walls which are to fortify his citadel against intruders are not finished. The house stands on the very summit of the hill. There la nothing remarkable about it. It is far less striking and imposing than one would expect to find. Somehow, it seems small and out of scale with its surroundings. After driving half or three quarters of a mile through a residence park that is more than twice as large as Central Park, the visitor expects to find the mansion commensurate with the estate. If the house lacks In majesty it makes up for it in the view's it commands. Its site is higher than any other point in the neighborhood. It is the center of an horizon which Includes the scarred sides of Point No Point and the southerly gate to the highlands on one side and on the other the ridges which rise like waves between the Hudson and Long Island sound. Without a single tree to hide the nakedness of the house or soften its lines, the occupant can look out upon the lordly Hudson and an estate which, in the words of the hack-maalmost as far as the eye can reach is his. Close about the house the eye falls upon features which are the rewards and penalties of wealth. Doubtless the great stone wall being erected around the house could almost be looked upon as a penalty, for it is probably intended to protect the occii-paof the house from intruders. This is not the only house In the grounds which has to be protected from prying eyes. The wooden house near by occupied by John D. Rockefeller, Jr., is surrounded by a piazza. Each entrance to this piazza Is closed by a locked door. A caller cannot even gain access to the front door to ring the bell without first ringing a bell Xor admission to the piazza itself. Some of the rewards are here seen in the golf course which flows away over a rolling, closely clipped lawn directly in front and just below the D. n, nt . house. Down among the treetops the bright red tiled roofs of the massive stone home of Mr. Rockefeller's horses gleam in the sunlight, adding a note of color which is pleasing. Just behind the stables are a sunken garden and a large conservatory. In another direction a short distance away is a charming little pool from whose mirrorlike surface rise two or three fountains. Some of the ornamental features which, it is said, will be added to the park are swimming pools, cascades and a terrace with statuary. It is said also that there will be a playhouse' for Mr. Rockefeller's grandchildren. This, according to reports, will be New Summer Home of Rockefeller. connected with the new house by a covered passageway, possibly for use on rainy days. In the acquisition of the parcels necessary to complete his scheme for a summer home, Mr. Rockefeller has bought house after house. It is said that there are 78 houses in the park which he has acquired in the course of the execution of his plans. Most of them are occupied by employes. There have been some parcels of property which Mr. Rockefeller has not found it possible, with all Mr. his great wealth, to purchase. not like saloons in Rockefeller does his neighborhood. Recently a tavern standing at the junction of Sleepy Hollow, Bedford and Eastview roads, in the village of North Tarrytown, was offered for sale at auction. It was known as The Anchor, and had been conducted by John Jacob Melin for 24 years. Eight years ago, it is said, Mr. Rockefeller offered him $8,500 for his place. He declined, and has gained some good advertising in consequence. It brought $5,000 at auction. It is said that there is a possibility of a dance hall being added to the saloon, which is scarcely a quarter of a mile in an airline from Mr. Rockefellers new house. to-da-y well-know- n darky. George Washinton, suh, said the negro. George Washington, eh? George Washington seems very familiar. Seems to me Ive heard that name before. Well, I guess maybe you all ought to have heerd it before, said George. I been workin around here most 25 yeahs. Judge. . INTEREST IN GT.EAT INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS. tensively in England for raising pig eons with big prices attached to them. A few years ago you could buy a really fine bird anywhere for about England Declared to Be Suffering from 20 cents. Now they are asking $200 an Aggravated Case of Pigeon-Itl- s and $300 for pigeons, which. Judging from the mere appearances, do not Owing to Demand for seem to be up to much. Speedy Birds. An immense amount of interest is It is said that Englands latest sport always taken in carriers," of course. ing mania is 'Tlgeonitis, that Is. in The chief characteristic of the car plain English not pigeon English the raising of pigeons for flying, breed and other purin, message-carryinposes. The extent to which pigeon fancying. Is carried may be Judged from the fact that no less than 10,500 carrier pigeons, worth $60,000, were entered in the recent great Pigeon Derby." The birds were turned loose at Nantes, in the south of France, and flew 450 miles to Lancashire, England. Prizes of more than $3,000 were awared. The extent and importance of the new sport may be further judged from the fact that both the king and prince of Wales entered birds. Special pigeon trains were run from the Midlands to the embarking ports on these occasions, and "pigeon staterooms" fitted up on the cross-channsteamers. The whole arrangements were carried out with the most elaborate care, and quite regardless of cost Even the ordinary man In the street in London show's his pigeon-fancyin- g proclivities by feeding and watching the flocks of birds which have taken up their abode in the great Liberating Thousands of Pigeons at public buildings, such as St. Pauls Nantes for Great Race from Frzncfr cathedral, Westminster abbey, the to England. British museum, and elsewhere. It is a rather singular thing that- certain rier, to make it a valuable bird, must families of pigeons attach themselves be length of neck and beak, and to each of the great public buildings, bulging sort of growth on and some fanciers say they can tell each side of the latter. Just why this whether a bird is a citizen of the g wattle, as it is called,, British museum or of St. Pauls. should be considered a good point it Doubtless the latter are of a more re- is "hard to tell. Doubtless fanciers ligious turn of mind, while probably have some profound reason which they; the British museum variety would only divulge when in secret among' know more about Egyptology than themselves, with doors closed and' their clerical confreres. lights out. However, the wattle goes, When a pigeon show is on in Lon- and brings prizes. It does not add to don thousands of people flock to see the facial dignity of the bird. It reit. Judges of fine birds are appointed sembles two rather large and distinctwith as much care as w'ould be a judge ly ripe strawberries, placed on either of the supreme court. Nor is the side of the beak. You can not .help a whit pigeon judge happier than the sympathizing with a bird with a strawman of law. He runs a chance of ma- berry nose like this; and the perpetuaking motal enemies every time he tion of this feature by breeders might renders a decision. As a consequence, well be done away with. While they-arabout it and considering fanciers pigeon judges have taken refuge in a numerical system for all birds, so claims that they can obtain any result that they can not be accused of par- they like they might as we.ll give the tiality, which they might, be suspected pigeon a small moss rose, or even a three-lea- f of if they knew the owners names. clover, to wear instead of recent It has only been within years an overripe strawberry. g el AMERICANITIS. HAD MADE A NAME FOR HIMSELF. sweet How beneath the mighty forest was A public man, who trees spending the winter in Washington, In calm repose to lie. a And had for his next-doo- r neighbors listen while the softly whispering breeze family with an aged negro in their ' Blows gently by. for the employ who might have passed original of Uncle Remus, in so far as his personal appearance was concerned. The old man appeared bright and early every morning and swept off the walk, took care of the ashes, and, in short, was general chore manager of the premises. The newcomer, seeing the old fellow at work one morning, accosted him in genial fashion, and received the usual gracious response. What is your name? he asked the that bird fanciers have gono in so ex GROWING To watch the mountain clouds of filmy white Float on across the blue, And gaze on distant hills remotely bright With verdure new. At peace with all the varied world I rest. Untouched by vain regret, For Nature now hath made me wholly blest. Serene, and yet I see a motor car go whizzing by, And on the stillness falls Its strident honk; no longer calm am I, For it recalls The wealth I would were mine, and all the power That wealth alone can give. Away with Nature's peaceful idle hour And let me live! Ivy Kellerman, in Puck. a Principle. The taximeter cab is the first practical application of the principle. Detroit Free Press. Harnessing pay-as-you-- - ugly-lookin- -- -- e A TREMENDOUS DIFFICULTY. Startling Candor. Do you keep boarders? Fate is against me, as usual. Nope, answered Farmer Corntos-se- l. Whats the matter, Mr. Riddinks? We dont em. But theres Dont bother me when you see Im always new oneskeep droppin along. An annoyed. to tell you the truth, a summer boardBut er aint very company after the Never mind, Mrs. Riddinks. Its first three orgood four days, nohow. just my fierce luck. Every time I turn Washington Star. around something goes wrong. Its my beastly misfortunes. Inexcusable. Its too bad. do Why you persist in your averNo; it isnt too bad. Its an out- sion to that man? rage that I cant get along like other Hes impractical an insincere. Hes people. If I invest my money in one of those people who say dont stocks, the market goes against me. worry one minute and the next ask If I buy a house, the rents immediate- you if it is hot enough for you, ly begin descending Washington Star. But what is the trouble now, Mr. . Nothing but trouble. Thats all I ever have. I am pursued by trouble. I almost tire of living. Can I help you? I dont know. Im disgusted. Then tell me what is the matter. Cant you see? cannot see. Well, this blamed shoe is so far under the bed that I cant reach it from either side. John M. MbNeely, in Judge. No. I Search for Minerals Oklahoma. Parts of Oklahoma are being prospected and mineral deposits in various districts show that gold, silver and copper are likely to be found in large quantities. Asphalt is also being found, and this latter mining is likely to be started immediately. Hard to Get Out. Finnigan An is there anny money-i- goats? Hennigan There is in thot wan. Finnigan So? The most exquisite laces are copied Hennigan Yis. He ate me pocket in paper and worn by French actresses. book this marnin. Judge- - n |