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Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-12-15
The Oxford so.operativss

MR.. KLLGoRE TO RETIRE FR1M THE PRESIDENCY.
ol the 1st of January next the annual meet
ing aud election for off ,srs of the Oxford Co.
operative Car Co. takes place, at oxford, and the
selection of new President will devolve upon
the company. Mr. ]. l.. Killgore. the present
President. will retire on thai date Several namt 8
are mentioned 4 The succession. We understand
ali residents of Oxford
After the LIST Of January, Mr., Kilgore will
devote his whole attention to the manufacture
and sale cf his patent bed aud bed bottom. Five
manufactures will tie opened-at Nilllamsport, (,
Detroit, Chicago. New Orleans aud Portland,
Mo. but the main office will be located in this
city. Warehouses will be established in various
cities of the Union.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-12-15
The W. u II. and serA- County HaiIrond.

RATIFICATION OF THE LEASE OF THE LATTER TO
THE FORMER OF TEE ROAD FROM READING TO
DIRDsBORo.
special meeting OF the stockholders OF the
Berks County Railroad was held at the office of
the Company, in Reading, on Friday afternoon,
for the purpose of taking action on the propos-
ed leape of the southern portion of the Berks
County Railroad from Penn street to the Poplar
Neck cut, to the Wilmington and Reading Com
pany, as part confederation for which the lat
ter company transferred all its capital stock in
the BeTks County Railroad over to the officers Of
said company.
BY this arrangement the Wilmington 4 Read
ing II. y Co. obtains sole control Of the road
between the cities of Wilmington and Reading.
and the Berks County Company of the extension
from Reading to SlAtiugton, on the Lehigh VAL
Icy Il. *. and the two roads become separate
aud distinct the one from the other, although
portions Of tue same line. The Wilmington &
lteadIug Co., it will be remembered were large
stockholders in the Bsrks comfy road, or tue
W. Il Il. extension, aud thoy have assigned to
the latter company all their interest in the now
rotd in consideration of tire ownership of the
ten miles between Brdzboro and Reading.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-12-15
The Clayton House
ARRIvALs UP TO NOON TO IDA,

ARRIVALS UP TO NOON TO DAY.
Harry Allen and VT. NY.
Tracey W Titus. VT and servt, "
M IS Pauline Merritt, &c
Ii Jones,
Levi Stevens. VT and ch Wash d @.
w II Churchman. Delaware.
W Y Warner, Wilmington.
V Lloyd. Delaware.
JnO Dignan, Phila.
o Mccullough, Elkton, Md.
J NJ Shortlidge, Trenton.
Il A Sener. Lancaster Pa.
Geo L Lucas, Camden NY.
W G Morrison. Pittsburg.
Howard NJ Jenkins, City.
ii O Bossett and Lady, Newark.
JOS Btiley. New York.
III A Kisainger, Lancaster. Pa.
Max Kissingsr, Pa.
Robt II Clark, Milford Del,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-12-15
EURS! FURS!! FURSI!!
Ii IN
(NAsD

AsD'
D. Lemon h Co., Steam Crack Bakers, Candy
nut cturtrI and dealt rs Ia fine grccerieo fOTeg
and domestic.t ults Il having removed from me
Old store 10 2l3 aarReJ stree between 2nd and sd.
TO their new and beautiful store III Market net
Front ana Second, one tqlare below, most respect
fu y beg leave TO call the attention Of the citizens
OF ilmlngt II and surrounding county to their
large a. d assorted steck uI plain and ornamental
candies, candy TO s ftn y 0CXss f3r holiday pres
ents stc, which they can Ouy CHEF at this estab.
lsnment than auy mousse In this city. oWiny D the
great faeili les they have In tn ir new establish
ment by the Introduction OF steam they ASSURE the
cltiZ ms OF Wilmington they are prepared TO offer
go IDS as IoV as they can he purchased from any
other house ia Am riea either at wlGlesale or re-
tail We therefore invite all our old cu.tomers and
as many new ones aB can conveniently come and
see u.s. 10 give US call u a be satisfied hat Dav d
Lemon who is at the head OF this establishment can
of sr Inducements to steure their permanent Gus
tom. ID. kMON a 90.
deciB, ,tojanl
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-12-15

SUNDAY, SCHOOL ANsIvERsAaY. regular
Anniversary of the FIRST Presbyterian Church
was held, yesterday afternoon. at o'clock the
church being filled to it's utmost capacity, thus
showing fast increasing interest in Sunday
Schools. The sermon in tho morning was also
to the children aud teachers OF the school, the
pastor, Rev Fl Mckowu. preaching from the
text Create within M; a clean heart" The ex-
ercises in the afternoon consisted of singing aud
speaking, the selections OF beautiful mnsic being
we'll adapted to the occasion. A memorial
wreath presented to the pastor by the infant
class, announced that Frank Wilhemi, an in
fint class scholar, had, during the year gone to
rest in the bosom of the Great Shepherd An
affec | ig little hymn, sung by the intant scho'-
arr. ana some appropriate remarks by the pastor
made this part of the exercises We impressive.
Short and feeling addresses were made by Rev
George b. Jones, of the Lower Brandywlne
Presbyterian church, and by Rsv Enoch Stubbs,
OF Asbury NJ. E.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-12-15
Unenfprced Lsrai . ptIon.

MURDER OF BALLOON KEEPER AT zs1roN-Lo-
CAL OPTION DEFIED.
HAzELros, Pa, Dec. 15
David stroes a saloon keeper, living near
the outskirts of this Borough was killed, on
Saturday. The police have arrested eight sup
pected persons.
HlzIeton 10 supposed to have Locll Option
law in force, but seventy saloons are openly sell
ling liquor
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-12-15

CORNER MENDroANTs. gentleman who
watched their movements relates us the laugha-
BILE but base actioLs of corner mendicants at 81
and French streets, yesterday at noon About
the time that Asbury Onurch dismissed two
young men, one Of whom walked with crutches
stationed themselves on the corner. and with
deal OF bowing and scraping the man on crutch-
es began to beg aims. He was not very SUCCESS
fol, however, an1 our informant dosent think
he received single penny. When the crowd
had pa sed, the cTutches were passed to the
young man who did not limp, and he straight
way hobbled off to some other church to repeat
the operation there while the first Damed
walked away 10 another direction. II the afore.
said young men should feel aggrieved at the
publication of the item they can have it "'explo-
ded" as sensation" at the office of the
EUery AUeling.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-12-15
MR. KeLLY's PLAN.
The virgInIus.

CONFIRMATION OF PREVIOUS NEws-TnE TIME
AND PLACE OF DELIVERY.
WASHINGTON. Dec Is
The main features of the Key West despatch
es about the Virginitts are confirmed to-day by
official adviGes. The Odnaadaigud. Janidta, and
Kansas are at Santiago, and to morrow will re-
ceive the passengers aud crew of the Virgtnius.
The vessel itself will probably be delivered up at
Bahia Honda
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-12-15

. PREACHING, To-NIdHr. The Pastor. Rev j.
VI. Z. OTIS, announced last evening, that there
was such manifest increase of interest in the
congregation and Sabbath School that there
would be preaching. this evening. in the lecture
room OF Wert church, at N O'Clock. Prayer
meeting at Z. All persons are invited
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-12-15
Frauds on The Customs.

The books and papers OF several dry goods
firms in New York city have been seized by Gus
toms officers on charges of frauds IN importa-
tions of handkerchiefs Suits have been begun
against three OF the firms; the others are still
under investigation. The amount involved is
between SlO0, 900 and $500 O0O
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-12-15

CHRIsIIANA HUNDRED.-The farmers were en-
gagged in plougLing, last week. work which is
something unusuai at this season, and has not
been practced before for several years
Edward Thatcher has purchased small farm
OF six acres. with tolerably fair buildings, in
Christiana Hundred, of Dennis Kelleher, for
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-12-15

PITT --On the 12ta inst.. M s MBrgaretta Ii. Pitt,
in the 8 }h " ar OF h. age.
The rel tlves and frietds Of the family are res
nRutlullI invited TO attend the funeral from her lae
residence 424 Wild street, Kensln n, Phlade'-
phia to proceed 20 Palmer street vault, IN Tuakday
the 18Th at p'clOck.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-12-15
Aprunhen vile nIurd.r.

William Magee was found dead in his bed at
Kempvile Ontario, on Thursday last, and the
coroner's jury has found that he was murdered
ny his wife. both being under the influence of
liqnor at tho time. The woman has been com
mitted for trial
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-12-15
"HIshly Respcc,nblen Hom,c,dc

Frank Dent and SlIem @ Hardin qnarrelled
about broom in Quincy. Ky on Friday morn
ing, and the result was that Dent was kill sd and
Hard wounded Deut was we 4lthy farmer,
VIII had the reputation of pesc able man,
while Hardin is stated to be we'll known and
greatly esteemed"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-12-15
SECOND EDITION.
The National Finances.

Views UF THE bEUHErAHY OF THE THEAsUhY-IN-
CREASE OF THE PUBLIC DEBT.
WAsHISdroN Dec, IS.
The Secretary of the Treasury in his letter to
Representative Dawes reiterates bis previously
expressed views that it is better to obtain all
necessary money by taxation than by an increase
of the public debt
The Secretary, to-day after the necessary ex-
animation ascertained that the public dabt has
Increased since the first inst. Ave millions Of dol
lars.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-12-15
GoD grrsS.
Washington. Dec. is.

WARRINGTON, Dec. 10.
The Secretary of the Treasury has addressed a
letter to the Committee Of Ways and Means,
giving his reasons for recommending the levy
Ing Of new taxes
Both houses are engags1 in receiving bills of
fered by members
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-12-15
AnIuscrnenIs.
TUE oRANp pronEss, ONCE MORE.

THE GRAND DUCHESS, ONCE MORE.
MIS- Oates and her Company gave a very
'Flutel presentation Of In Grdnde Duchesse. on
saturday evening, tho audience heing moderate
IA .'@9 In soma particulars. the performance
was better than last year. and in other hardly
tqial to 1t, Mrs Oate,, herself, acted Il sang
WIN her usual grace and vitality, and rec we'd
warm welcome Her fault of excessive a ON
a'lye OF 'klpping and flirting about. rioh
"uId oe good enough in a moderate deg &c
Ul' deRenerates rapidly, when 30 much indul, cd
.n-F'emed little more apparent then hereto.
iIe NY Ass Nellie Larkele made an excellent
n"tL "%'tL She makes good appearance acts
i @'tl considerable Intelligence and sings very
NtH Hleed Her duett with Fiitz in the open
Hs 0l Tue Opera. was admirably done.
VI lhe tour principal male characters Fritz,
DlHt baron Puck and Pr nee Fdul. we may
sFeaA IN quite decided terms of praise, The
,a, n,s was = etenied by Mr.. @. II Drew. Who was
tetaaPs tahhler than ever. He has ad led to his
aaiae'er new elements of clmicaity The
faae rae may be sald OF Mr.. W. II. Cranes General
mum mum 4hN drolley of his acting is irresistible,
alce. Wv
GENERAL NOTES.
tomorrow evening, the Hampton Singers
~ o.e OF their characteristic concerts at the
V1tfa tau4e The troupe il composed of stn-
aea'T from the educaional and industrial insli.
. ga1h nj hampton, Va, most of whom were
,a9l. ,]'n "a slavery They are Intelligent and
"a, a.p'ei representatives Of the liberated and
v+t''anchlsed vt' coored students of the South, and
@., %t give undoubtedly. a very pleasing entertain
r'r, Iher success. elsewhere throughout the
"litfy, hae been decisive
A. W Wednesday and Thursday evenings. we
T. To 10 have the Flick & Flock Pantomime
NvtoaPe 9f which the leading stars are Jas s.
ppa4 p, tho CtoTn. and W. II Bartholomew,
w., r",ls'oa Ths troupe is very highly praised;
rat,'e Ye the Reading Times, announcing its
e I'oil that Flick aud Flock " by Maifit and Bar
~, w." ne" vii be prodncad again on Monday and
it.e'utl' December 18Th and 10TH will make
,1'iteis OF our people feel happy and anxious
h,,',a aMall the opportunity to witness the best
city, ''i'' o'ei Pios'ntou III 'h's
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-12-15
IrcnInntIye Exnlnainn.

The locomotive of passenger train on the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad exploded after the
train left the depot at Columbus. yesternoon.
S'mnel Cooper the engineer. was killed, and
three men were injured Heavy pieces of the en-
glne were thrown 10 distance Of 900 Yards
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-12-15

New AdVeFITHemenIs, TbIs Day,
Pianos and Org1ns. 30 page
wiring Ma hines, o page
TN I offer vet, sd mage
Ilr Tutp LIVER Pills. 81 Page
Gird--D LtmOl &CO
Fuueral Notice
tOuud-B en- pin.
Fnts-Wm Us nizer
NatCp--A N SOuthard.
IIol ar Presents-H. Lqrkin.
Ctmfhorice-Ren"f hoft8n.
Jnfu Hha-IOhn q Kellogg, 30.
pr.,l ogsttrs-M. A. REYNOLDS.
II ,rdwate, &c.-rrnmau a shaw
Apena wnnte- Il. Wolc IT, 80,
Agsntl Wanttd-Hubhart Bros 80.
A1en's W4ntad-- Pom erov d Co. 81.
Maggie Cnmb-Maggic Comb Co SD.
GCOd Agents Wanted-''. y. Rollins SD,
Reduction N G al-ChIs. Warner Co.
Holiday HAS ephen u. Whiteman & Son.
fg,nta Wnnted-Aurora Publishing O, 81. ...
" ntwCrths Key riDg-Staff ord Mfg Co. Sd.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-12-15

REAL Estate IN WIcoMlco.-The Seabrease
property. In Salisbury. Wicomco county. was sold
last week for about 81 900. The residence sold
Ior W 6lo The John = nmons property, in Ty-
ashin district, sold for 1896.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-12-15

The decrease OF imports GAUGES a decrease of
revenue from customs, but we will all rejoice. and
no, complain, at that state OF lings The re-
daction Of imports andncrease of exports is one
Of the most healthy signs Of improved nationaa
health
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-12-15
A Pnurer Murder md snirihs,

Samuel Hildreth, aged 60 and Oliver Doland
aged IL, inmates of the Poor L arm at Westford
Massachusetts were found dead in their room
yesterday Hildreth is supposed to have MUIR
dered Doland, and then killed himself
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-12-15
kh,t for n Eli.

At Carbondale ILL.,, on Saturday, a telegraph
operator, John NJ, Brush. was registering 6ir
name at the Planters Hotel. aud while doing so
accidentally spilled some ink on the register
This aDgered the clerk aud the proprietor. the
latter to such degree that he kileA Brush on
the spot.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-12-15
Shc Bend.r FamlIY Cnuxtt.

The Bender family, who are charged with the
commission OF numerous murders in Kansas,
were arrested few days SINCE in Spartansbuig Y
county, South Carolina. The father, mother
and daughter living iu North Carolina, are being
sought for. The real name of the family Is
Webb.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-12-15

-Isaac Eekert, President of the Farmers
Bank of Reading, and pren inent Republican
politician died on Saturday at Reading, aged
rs.
Major Robort A Kenzie. Paymaster U. s.
A, attached to General Sherldan's staff, died
suddenly, in Chicago, on Saturday, of heart dis
ease
Colonel Abner Doubleday. of the Twenty
fourth IDfantIy, has been retired from active
service upon his own application.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-12-15

Tie election in Pennsylvania, for the adoption
or projection Of the new Constitution, will be held
Tomorrow A ma jority vote decides
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-12-15
Weather Record.

REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE.
WAsHrNaroN, Dec. 10.
Probabilities. The cloudiness will increase
without rain, the winds gradually backing to
Southerly with rising temperature.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-12-15

And warmer, yet. to come " Rising tempera
ture ahead, says Old Prob
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-12-15
THIRD EDITION.
The National ~nxea.

RECOMMENDATION OF THE WAYS AND MEANS COM
MIrTEE.
WASHINGTON. Dec. IS.
The committee on Ways and Means have
agreed to report resolution to the House. re-
qnesting the heads OF departments to revise
their estmOtes so as to avoid additional taxa
ton.
MIR KeLLY's PLAN.
Mr.. Kelly will offer resolution in the Houfe
declaring that it is not expeii iient to impose new
taxes. but to meet the present exgency by tenn.
porary loans, at low interests, with the prime pal
and interest payable in U. s. notes
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-12-15

Bonn in Sutherland, Professor Agassiz be-
cane, By twenty five years residence amongst
~ real American. Native of free country
his symplthes were kindfed with our own, and
he readily a'similated to his new citizenship al
the estrong'h OF his truly great character. In his
death. America loses her leading scientist,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-12-15

The increase OF the national revenues, pro.
poFed by the Treasury Department, is to be
effected by additional taxes on tobacco, spirits,
and few other articles. There is no serious
objection to such taxation, from the body OF the
people for they fall upon the luxuries OF life.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-12-15
Misfellauenus.

ENX fAJF from the INMATES OF IN a ourned
~ meetlng OF Hiram Grand Longe of A r A.
hN ons If the Stat of Delaware, held Dec 1911
Grand Officers e tcted ami instllsd Robert II
Leuis, Grand Master; JOIN r Bostlcs, Saniur
Grand Warden; D yid =. Polk Jualor Grand w'r-
den; Peter $. htppy. Grand T.eaSu er; dmund
II. Anders u, or nj Secietsrs; harlt Joid n, AZ
sist=nt Secrf tary; Joan A Mirsh, Tyler
Appoint, d: Bro AshurR S,e ithx. Deputy Grand
Na'ttr; Bro Cet rgs 1umos. DIST let peputy Grand
n asitr, ltol; bro Mm sipp e. DissrlG BeputP
Ora ~ ster, LaHe K vs. L. HaVes ChiDpey and
Daniel RHsse, Grand Chapains; Bro Ed. Bennet
g a. d Orator; Bro. j rtIEiIh Mi Ter, Sentur q d
DePcon; Bro hlzis Russ, Junlrr Grand Deacon
Bro. Oh ,r es Ii. Iia-Tl5 Grand M Isha Bro Mat
thew @anlun, -eniOr q a Stewtrd; brI. Genrge
noston, Juni r G G'ard It '9Rd; Bro Moses u. wi :
SOD: Grand Sword u arer; Bro. JImss A. Ander-
sou, Grand rganiI; hr, kennsrd L Ba, arc,
Grand Master OF q, relnohi e; Br0 evt Anderson,
ST Grand lecturing Master; Bro, George Loans,
Grand Pursuivant.
Ih+ FOL owl ieso vtio's pissed tn. q. L. 1s
v1t for and ayaIIlst VZ;
tesJluei, Z 1hai Joseph II. A. Mvers, b9 ex lelled
from tn Masuui fraternity for unm lsonc induct
10 g. into Ell c. from this date
Or cred to b p ] eneh.
ROBERT N. LEWIS. G NJ, presiding
Attest: RDMUNb Ii. ANDERsoR. G. S c.
A. l. Wilmington. DC. ls, a. D., I9T3.-15tf
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-12-15
lfaths.

Paste never gets mouldy in Colorado it
simply evaporates.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-12-15

-Lotta is in Chicago.
As rule, the uglest men have the prettiest
wives.
"A 81 hog suit engaged Rhode Island jury
Eve days.
The best domestic syrup is As cents gallon
in Georgia
Cents of 1893 and 1904 have been CLOSELY
counterfeited.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-12-15
WILMINGTON DEL. MONDAY DECEMBER 15 1873
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Maggie Mitchell four nights and a matinee
next week
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-12-15
Commercial Hepsrt.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS:

PHtLaDsLPHtA, Dac. 10.
Cotton firm upland 1614@l69S New Orleans
III Four firm superb 70 81 5JCO5 so extras,
So 1906 80 winter wheat extra family $7O3
Rye II our, S5 Corn IN aad nomin4l. Wheat in
fair demand rel 81 54@Dt go /; amber 81 750
l.. SO white 81 75t@l.8l No spring 81 $40
50 Rve steady at 95c. Corn in fair demsud,
yellow 75i old 65D7O; new oats firm, white
55@5s; mixed 5i@j5; whisky small sales at one
dollar.
PHILADELPHIA oATrLE MARKET.
Cattle in fair demand at 4 TO ~ !; Penna and
Western sheep in fair demand at to 61c :
Hogs higher at 750 to IS per hundred weight.
BRANDYwINE MILLS QUOTATIONS. TODAY,
Family Flour. r.....................$9 75@S11 25
Extra Flour ''.................. s 600 6 90
Saperfne Flour .................. 600@ 100
wheat ....... .................. 1.70
New Corn. Observation-Disclosures. 60
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-12-15

UTANTEn-A sPECtt L PARTNER W IN from
wv $40 COO to $'5OC0, in an old sstablished
house, In tht city dong th iviny and increasing
hu iness good chancs or sac ves'ment In a
git mate business at fair IemuneTat m. Apply
TO GHAS Is LORE
dec1o Ct Tl2 Market Street
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-12-15
Gntfrta tatnments.

THE BIBLE suHo"I.s
OF the
DELAWARE AVENUE BAPTIsr CHURCH,
VIII give CONCERT assisted by thB
BUELL. FAMILY,
AT THE CHURCH.
Monday Eve ming, Dec 18Th.
The Programme will clnsist OF a selact'on of
Oh ice Se"u ar afred Musi', -cludi ,g he
Sol bv Miss Finia Buell., Il kn1R that NV Re.
daemer Livrth " Amlrg the Cin-uses viii ha the
star pl"R Banner nd the NJ rseille, HymO,
ahich ~ll be suS Aiu' d Il. the entire sch oil.
,ncert to cummenca quart r 70 8 'cO.k
missi n: Adults o Cen g; Chi dren 10 Cents.
uecl3-i
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-12-15
maaBcIaI.
PRICE OF GOLD

PRICE OF GOLD ro.DAY.
NEW YoRK, Dec. Is.
Gold quotation 1919.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-12-15
Daifu Gematertiaf.
New Advertisement, rails Day
LENkINs q ATKINSON.

wtLuRR ATKINSON, ....... PubI'sbsr.
The Portland daily press., 1873-07-24

u . ICte
1.-TWO tenements near the central part of the city.
IL Apply to W.. w. CARR,
ju7dtf Exchange street.
The Portland daily press., 1873-07-24
How Large Is California.

When Californian visits the Eastern
States he has the conceit taken out of him bv
finding how little attention is given to his
State, and what small place it occupies rel
atively in the minds of those who have never
seen the Pacific coast. He can fall back at
least upon his square miles and acres. 1t is
not State so much as an empire, with its
18S,9S1 square miles, or 120, ,947 800 acres. A
recent authority makes the following show
ing:
'rhe area of the six New England States Is
but 6S, ,34S square miles, showing that Cali
fornia has an area almost nee times as great
as this division of the Republic.
The area of the six Middle States-New
York, New jersey, Pennsylvania. Delaware,
MARYLAND aud West Virgnia-s 137, 1854
square miles, showing that the area Of Cali
fornia is 51,517 square miles larger than this
section.
The entire area of the twelve States form
ing the New En- land and Middle States is
2Oo,Sl2 square miles, showing that California
contains nn area almost as great as the twelve
States. 1t is rs, l35 square miles larger than
the whole Of Cheat Britain, the latter being
110, ,S46 square miles. 1t would make enty-
four States the size of Massachusetts, leaving
2,7S1 square miles; the area of California
would make one hundred and iorty-fve
States as large as the State OF Rhode Island.
''What is the size of your farm?' said
hard-fsted New England farmer, who had be-
come rich on two hundred acres, to a Cali
fornian who had gone home on a visit.
"About fifteen thousand acres," was the re-
ply. He told the truth, but be lost his repu-
tation for veracity, for no man living In Rhode
Island has yet been able TO conceive of u SIN
gle farm having such an immense asea.-Sdn
Francisco Bulletin.