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Show THE RICH COUNTY REAPER. RANDOLPH. UTAH Neat Stucco Design Suitable for Setting of Trees and Shrubs ; "Vffw 1' jfn HxV V V v nn m its ih JH I x- - y V vXi v I! fh By W. A. RADFORD Mr. William A. Radford will answer questions and give advice FREE OF COST on all subjects pertaining to practical home 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. 407 South Dearborn street, Chicago, 111., and only inclose w.v.w, ff ! of this cozy home would be lacking. The plan, too, is one which will be found highly satisfactory just as it has been laid out. On the other hand, for those whose requirements indicate a somewhat different arrangement, it can easily be altered to suit. Few if AJi cto. JommAzzz uai&JztznciRm, mj&L&nNG!iazrtD.C 7 By ELMO SCOTT WATSON lN THE sixth of July, 184 years ago, there was born in Kirkbean, County of Kirkcudbright, Scotland, to a gardener named John Paul, a son who was destine(i to innnnrpr I tound- I Play a lole n new a of For nation. ing the first twelve years of his life young John Paul, for he was nanjd after his father, lived the life of any boy of his time and there was nothing to indicate the high destiny that awaited him. Then in 1759 he was apprenticed to a Whitehaven merchant, engaged in the American trade, and went to sea. And it was on the sea that this Scotch lad was to win his fame, was to become the outstanding American naval officer of the Revolution and one of our great sea captains of all time. To most Americans the name John Paul Jones is a familiar one but the extent of their knowledge of him is usually confined to that epic battle between the Bonhomme Richard and the Serapis during which Jones uttered his immortal words, I have not yet begun to fight. But there is so much more of interest in his career than is given in our school book histories that it deserves wider knowledge among us of his adopted country. For one thing, if for no other, his connection with the early history of our national banner should give him enduring fame. That Flag and I are twins, he once said. Born the same day and the same hour. We cannot be parted in life or in death. So long as we can float we shall float together. If we must sink, we shall go down 'l as one. The Scotch boy who went to sea In 1759 rose rapidly, became a ship owner and by 1773 was making voyages to the West Indies and to India. In the meantime his brother, William Paul, had been adopted by a certain William Jones, and became a prosperous planter. When he died John Paul inherited his estate. Thereupon he added the Jones to his name and settled down as a planter in America which, as he characterized it, was the country of his fond selection since the age of eighteen. Jones was not long to carry forward his ambition to become a Virginia gentleman. For the outbreak of the Revolution brought with it the necessity for the rebellious colonies to organize a navy with which to cope if possible with the Mistress of the Seas, and more especially to waylay ships bringing supplies to the British army. So one of the early acts of the Continental congress was to choose a four capnaval commander-in-chietains and a number of first, second and third lieutenants, and provide ships for them. This new navy was mainly a New England affair and the commander-in-chie- f was Commodore Esek Hopkins from Massachusetts. The only officers who were not New Englanders were Nicholas Biddle of Pennsylvania and John Paul Jones of Virginia. ' Jones first task was arming and manning the flagship of the fleet of eight vessels given to Commodore Hopkins. It was the Black Prince, a merchant ship, which was renamed the Alfred. In January, 1776, Commodore Hopkins arrived in Philadelphia to go aboard his flagship. As he stepped over the side Captain Salton-stal- l gave the signal and Lieutena- -t Jones, who was flag lieutenant, hoisted over the Alfred two flags. The one which he raised to the mizzen peak, as the flag of the United Colonies, was the Grand Union flag of thirteen alternate red and white stripes with f, . the Union Jack in the upper corner where in the future the field o blue with its white stars was to appear. So came about John Paul Jones' first connection with our national flag. After his return from this voyage, during which he distinguished himself for boldness and skill when the commander-in-chief displayed a timid ity and a lack of skill not in keeping with his high position, Jones was given command of the Providence, a brig. With her he captured 15 JOHITPAI72, tJQHZJ (PTfiOODCiti) prizes along the Atlantic coast and on long range battle, how he October 10, 1776, he was made cap- vered Pearson, the British commandtain and given command of the Alfred, er, how he closed in and lashed the a vessel On this ship he set Richard to the how the Alliout on his cruise which resulted in ance came to hisSerapis, aid, how the crazy the capture of seven British vessels Dandais sent a broadside into the unwhich he brought into port at Boston. protected side of Jones ship and how, Convinced that more good could be in the midst of the shambl s around ' accomplished y harassing the British him with the Richard sinking under in their own waters than by attacking him, Jones could still hurl back his their shipping off the American coast, defiant I have not yet begun to he began urging congress to allow fight. , him to carry the var against EngSo he won his battle and the Briton le nd across the Atlantic. Accordingly struck his colors. As for Jones colors, on June 14, 1777, congress at pointed the Stars and Stripes, they played a him to the command of the Ranger, a in the battle. For the glorious new ship of 18 guns, recently com- new flag part was flying at the masthead pleted at Portsmouth, New Hampof the Richard when it closed with the shire. In the very same hour that the Serapis. Once.it was shot down, but resolution, giving him command of it was immediately rescued and raised the Ranger, was passed there was again, and there it stayc. to the end, also passed the historic, resolution for the Bonhomme Richard was so which brought into being the Stars shattered in the fight that there was and Stripes. And it wes this cii no hope of saving it. So Jones transwhich inspired Jones stateferred himself and his men to the ment that he and the flag were twins. captured Serapis. As a matter of And it is here that the stories of pride and Sentiment he would not alJohn Paul Jones and our national emlow the flag of the Richard to be lowblem began o run in parallel chanered, but left it flying as the vessel nels, a story which is little known to sank with the bodies of her dead. taor Americans and which has been Jones did not return to receive the brought out by a new book, The Na- acclaim of his own countrymen until tional Flag, by Willis Fletcher John- early in 1781. He reached Philadelson, published recently by the Houghphia February 18 of that year, where ton Mifflin company. Upon taking congress gave him a vote of thanks command of the Ranger Jones immeand the command of the America, a diately began preparing the ship for new ship then nearing complethe trip across the Atlantic. Although tion. But the Revolution ended bethere is no record of the date when fore he could again put to sea. With he raised the Stars and Stripes over no more fighting to be done Jones her, tradition says that it was on the could not content himself to go back Fourth of July. to Virginia or to settle down to the Of Jones cruise of 28 days in Britquiet of commerce on the seas. His ish water with the Ranger it has been restless spirit led him to seek naval said, For daring and success it was service with Russia. unsurpassed in the annals of naval He became a and in history. In addition to capturing the 1788 continued his brilliant exploits on Drake, he burned the shipping In the water by defeating the Turkish Whitehaven and off Carrickfergus navy at the battle of Liman. He reand made his name one of terror turned to Russia to reap his reward along the coasts of Great Britain. but he did not stay long. He returned But. the months which followed to Paris and there he died July 18, Jones success in the Ranger were 1792. months of anxiety for him also. Most What followed is a striking illustraof his troubles, however, were ashore tion of the old saying about how a rather that, aflaat. He wai. finding it republic forgets." For more than a very difficult to pay hjs men, sell his hundred years the republic which he prizes and secure a squadron for anhad helped establish fergot John Paul other and greater cruise which he had Jones, at least so far as paying any In mind. At last an old East India honor to his ashes was concerned. In merchant ship was secured, renamed 1905 Ambassador Horace Porter, after the Bonhomme Richard, in complia long search, found Jones grave in ment to Benamin Franklin, sand to the old SL Lnnis cemetery for foreign this was joined the Alliance, a Protestants. Under instructions from frigate and three small French President Roosevelt his remains were vessels. The commander of the Alliexhumed and brought to the United ance was CapL Pierre Dandais, who, States by an American naval squadron as Jones wrote to Franklin, was sent especially for that purpose. They a crazy man. were taken to the United States naval On September 23 off Flamborough academy and then as a final Ironical Head, Jones met the Baltic trade, a touch to the way in which the richest convoy of 41 vessels, escorted by the and stingiest government in the world Serapis and the Countess of Scarborrewards its heroes (for neither his ough. Then followed the historic en- salary, the money he had advanced to gagement of which it has been said the United States government, nor his the annals of the American navy con- prize money was paid until a generatain no finer example of skill, courage tion after his death) the casket conand leadership than that found in the taining his body was left behind a duel off Flamborough Head. Rarely staircase resting on a couple of rough has a commander who won his fight earpenter-horse- s in one of the buildcontended with such overwhelming obat Annapolis for seven years! ings The story of that engagestacles. when the scandal of this threatment is too familiar to need retelling Then, ened to be aired in congress, he was here how Jones soon Realized that burled with the honors due him. the Serapis Would destroy him in a ( by Western Newspaper Union.) left-han- d stucco job, for any get a other kind will be a sad disappointment. This design is one which can rightfully claim to be modern in every feature and the total effect will be found very pleasing, especially when placed in a setting of trees and shrubbery. The exterior presents an artistic simplicity made more attractive by the brick work of the foundation, porch and small paned windows, snubbed first-cla- ss 12-gu- n out-man- 24-gu- n . 'um-stan- 74-gu- n rear-rdmir- . 32-gu- n ly r sr First Floor Plan. gable and porch roof treatment. The effect of the surrounding shrubbery can be seen quite plainly. Without it much of the attractiveness and dignity Every One Has Own Idea for the Dream Home To the average person ownership of a home is perhaps the dream of a lifetime in many cases it is the great objective of all effort The dream may be of a modest city dwelling or it may vision a suburban cottage New England, Southern or Dutch colonial type, English California bungalow or a pretentious mansion, according to ones prospects in life. Ownership may come through purchase of a house already standing, or it may be the result of long planning and the personally supervised construction of a new house. In any case, the aim is for something more than merely a house. A real home Is desired-one that will transform all the coziness of the dream picture Into enduring substance. It Is one thing to dream of a home and its comforts and delights and quite another matter to assure them. Unless the prospective home owner gives careful attention to essential details of construction, the finished dwelling can be a sad disappointment instead of a perpetual source of pride and satisfaction. Four walls, a roof and interior equipment do not by any means constitute a real home. The character of the materials entering into structural work is of vital importance In making your home all that a home should be. The old saying appearances are applies nowhere more deceptive in home building. than forcefully Something more than good looks is necessary In the proper construction or alteration of a house. To be certain that you are securing a home in keeping with your dream of cozy comfort and lasting service yo should take counsel with those who know how to build. You should also use materials that are not only attractive, but also are durable and best suited to the uses they are Intended to serve. Many nev houses soon become a source of trouble and expense to their owners because of false economy practiced in their construction. A little paint, some showy decoration, and to outward appearances your house can be a thing' of beauty on the day you move in. The test "will come when materials, selected for vital tnstalla- half-timbe- r, Second Floor Plan. any would want to change in any way the big living room with its many windows, big fireplace and the stairway leading from the far corner. Many families would find, however, that the space indicated as a breakfast room could be made much more useful in some other way. The space might be utilized as a maids room, also it would serve admirably as a study, a sewing room or as a nursery where the children could make as much noise as they pleased without disturbing the family and still without being shut away at a great distance from their elders. The first floor lavatory will be found a most convenient extra, one which will save tiresome trips up and down stairs. The regular bathroom is placed on the second floor, of course, convenient to the bedrooms, of which there are three. These bedrooms are all provided with good closets and all are rooms of sufficient size to make for ample living comforts. tions because in first cost, will begin to fail. This means replacement at an expense much greater than the saving effected by use of substitute materials at the beginning. And there is, in addition, the inconvenience and trouble occasioned by tearing up floors, opening the walls, repainting and papering Incidental to the replacement of unserviceable or worn-oinstallations. Therefore, the first point to be remembered is that substantial enduring materials increase the cost of your home but little at the start Eventually they are the cheapest as well as the most satisfactory materials. Whether you build a new house, remodel the old house or buy a ready-buihouse it will pay you to give close attention to the character of its construction. See to it that the materials used are of the kind to give you all of the service that is implied in the term home. ut lt How Air of Basement Can Be Made Healthful Basement air is not bad air. It is as fit for breathing as is air in other rooms of a building, says the Holland Institute of Thermology of Holland, Mich., and if the basement Is clean and ventilated it is not un- healthful. If basements are unhealthful. says the institute, it is because they are not kept clean and not ventilated. Basement construction represents a large portion of the home cost, and the old should prejudice born of not pfevent full use of this valuable f foundaspace. The fine, tions and large windows that characterize basement walls today, and com- pact, efficient heating system permit .the use of the basement for any mod- tern need, as evidenced by the basement apartments iu multiple-familcold-cella- damp-proo- y buildings. Close-Graine- d Woods Need No Crack Filler Floors with close grain surfaces such as maple, pine, birch and fir need no filler. For a natural finish, just apply a clear floor lacquer after the sanding is done, and later add two coats of paste wax. A lacquer wood stain of any color may be used instead and followed by waxing. |