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The Evening critic., 1885-03-18
THE PRESIDENTS BIRTHDAY.

mr.. Cleveland Enters upon yEis
FOrtJ-ntnth Year with LiCtIe
Ceremony. -'-.--
To-day was tho Presidents forty-eighth
birthday, although he was apparently
oblivious of the fact until reminded Of IT.
1t had not been intended to observe tho
anniversary in any way, but tho large
number Of callers continually reminded
Mr.. Cleveland by expressions of good
withes, which were courtcously acknowl.
edged.
The East room was still brilliantly deco
rated from last evenings reception aud pro-
tepied an impressive sight when the Prcsi-
dent received the hundreds Of people who
bad assembled to pay respects and wish the
Presidonta happy birthday
The only birthday present received up TO
late hour this afternoon was an immense
bouquet Of violets to which was attached a
card extending tho compliments of o little
mlss to whom tho President was conspicu-
ously polite when she was introduced few
days ago and who is only seven years old.
The Evening critic., 1885-03-18
ron SALE--Msceiia1eous.

EoR sALE-GREA DIsooUNT-NoTE BE.
Il cured by stationary mortgage. Address
o. II. E., 49, Penn. ave. NH 1856"
The Evening critic., 1885-03-18
General GrOsvenOr On the Swain
COurt-snRrt1Rl.

In an interview with General Grosvenor
about the Swain Court-sIartial the latter
said to tho correspondent Of Western
paper
''No man Of any common sense would over
think OF hnding an officer guilty on such
charges as were brought against Swain. There
were dix of1cers on the courtmartial who
voted all the way through TO acquit him. But
the court was packed by Lincoln and Arthur
TO get some thing out OF the poor mans car.
cass, and after sending their verdict back sew
eral times they managed TO get him out of tho
Army. Bob Lincoln himself wanted the place,
and II was held open for him. Arthur de.
signed also TO give It TO John Davis, but the
court sat 40 long that he gavo Davis avacant
place on the Court OF Claims to cover him with
Hlnnihlnn nflolal. -
The Evening critic., 1885-03-18
THE sHoRER HOMICIDE.
Trial Fixed for ihe 28th Instant

Mr.. Campbell Darlington called the at
tcntion of Judge Macarthur, in the Crimi-
nal Court this morning, to the case of VIM.
II. Phillips, indicted for manslaughter in
killing James f. shober on the 18th of last
October, and asked that the trial be fixed
for the Goth instant, which was acceptable
TO the District. Attorney.
Ho then introduced Senator Butlor, and
stated that he would be associated with him
In tho defense aud moved his admission to
the bar.
Judge Macarthur said that he would not
only be pleased to see the Senator in that
ease, but any other in which he wished to
appear before the court.
This is the homicide which occurred on
d street, between Ninth and Tenth, aud
grew out of dispute between the two men
who weie printers and worked on tho Post
The Evening critic., 1885-03-18
talk OF Adiournmest.

There is talk among tho Senators about
an adjournment of the extra session of tho
Senate this week. Those in position to
know say there will be no further action
on tho treaties either in committee or
executive session, and that it is not alto
gethcr unlikely that committee will this
week wait upon the President and inform
him that the Senate mas no other business
to transact and Is at his pleasure.
At the White House it was stated to-day,
however, that an adjournment OF the Son
ate is NOT expected before the middle of
next week.
The Evening critic., 1885-03-18
RY DUNCANs0N BROS,
ID ReAl Estate Auetioneers.

TRUSTEES SALE OF A THREE-STORY AND
BASEMENT BRICK DWELLING.
BY virtue OF q certain deed OF trust, bearing
date on the eighth (Sthl day OF September, A.
j. 1882, and duly recorded in Itber No. 1910,
folio 10, ct seq, one OF the land records OF
the District OF Columbia, and at the request OF
the holder OF the note for said indebtedness,
We shall cell Mt public auction, III front OF the
premises, on TUESDAY, the 10th day OF March,
ing real estate, situate In the city Of Wash
ington, District OF Columbia, aud being the
western part OF lot numbered three (O III the
original subdivision OF square numbered one
hundred and i've (lO6), having a frontage Of
twenty 900 feet on north II street, and being
all that part of said lot which lies west OF u
line drawn north and south through the
centre Of said lot and from the south limo TO
the north line thereof, together with tho i'm.
provemenis thereon, subject to deed OF trust
duly recorded In Ltber No. Dol, folio 1913, OF
together with interest thereon at tho rate OF
ELK per cent. per annum from December 80,
A. ID. 1881.
Terms OF sale; Cash; 800 deposit required
at time OF eale; all conveyancing at purchaser's
cost. IL terms OF sale are not compiled with
In seven days from day OF sale the trustees ro-
serve the right 10 resell the properly at the
rick and cost of the defaultipg purchasers.
GEORGE T. EMMONS,
CHARLES u. PEARSON,
feli.cod Trustees.
The above sale 10 Postponed until WEDNE5-
DAY, the 25th day Of March, A. d., 1885, same
GEO. e. EMMoNs.
CHARLES d. PEARSON,
mrl0eod Trustees.
The Evening critic., 1885-03-18
A New Law Officer or the state De.
nurxmemt.

Francis Wharton, an eminent Rhode Is
land lawyer, and the author of treatises on
criminal law in tho United States, conflicts
Of laws, medical Jurisprudence, State trials,
the law Of homicide. etc, has been selected
by Secretary Bayard aud Attorney General
Garland TO be law officer of the State De-
resigned
The Evening critic., 1885-03-18
HOUSES FOR RENT.
BUSINESS cHANcEs.

THE "PATENT KINDLING.wOOD COOK
Il stove" is selling like "hot cakes" Weighs
lesB than three pounds and Is the most novel
TO the public. Thousands OF housekeepers
have bought II and will ever continue 10 buy
Il. STATE, CITY AND COUNTY RIGHTS For
SALE, aud fortunes can bo made by those who
are quick and wise In seeing "a Big THING"
Gail Immediately at 1902 + st.n.w. mh1d.tt
The Evening critic., 1885-03-18

The signal once furnishes the following
synopsis OF the weather;
Local meteorological report for March Is,
1886; Thermometer readinRs az O, M, 49, -;
z a. M, 1870; IL a. M, 27o.0.
Report for March ~, 1885; Mean tempera-
tnre, 1923; maximum, 30o.2; mlnimum,
II o; moan relative humidity, hS3 per cent.
The Evening critic., 1885-03-18
the TnlInpoosa m a New RoIe

The Secretary of the Navy issued an
order to-day for the restoration Of the Tai.
lHpoosa, The Tallapoosa will be ref tied as
n cruising vessel for ordinary naval service.
She will not again be employed as a trans
port for baggage aud passengers and for
erTands between tho various navy-yards.
The Evening critic., 1885-03-18
The VIII OF Edward speddeu.

The Register to-day received tho will OF
the late Edward NJ, Spedden for probate aud
record. Mr.. Isaac T., johnson Is named as
executor and directed to sell the estate and
TO divide the proceeds between the adopted
grandchildren Of tho deceased.
The Evening critic., 1885-03-18
The Fair OF the Union Veteran
CORPS.

There was large attendance at the fair
of the Union Veteran Corps last night, and
Abners Music Hall presented an animated
ard lively appearance. The Emmett Guards
will DO present tonight, and tomorrow the
National Rifles and the Rifle Cadets will be
present. Dancing was INDUCED in during
the latter part ofthe night.
Thedecorations are elegant The articles
on exhibition are numerous and beautiful
and the booths are all works of art. In
the case in the corner the valuable
watches, sword and "Jonadab Badge" will
attract attention,
The Evening critic., 1885-03-18
LOCAL BRIEFS.

THE Washington Rollers Skating Rink at
Ninth street and Rhode Island avenue will
DO opened on Friday evening.
Mr., EUGENE HfGGINs received an offer
yesterday to deliver n course of lectures. It
is said that tho subject proposed was "Clvil-
Service Reform" and that tho matter was q
joke.
IT Is reported that famine threatens
Northern Russia, but 1t is n certainty that
millions of colds will be bothering Ameri-
can people this winter. Against famine
there is no protection, but for every cold
there is bottle Of DIR, Bulls Cough Syrup.
Rev. FATHER DoNNFLLv of st. Domi-
nic's Church yesterday reported that sub
scriptions to tho amount OF Sizes had becn
received. OF this amount 81. Patrick 8
Cl urch collection aggregated S101 and
O. orgttown College and VIM. Gait gavo
500 each.
MRS. HALL, ono Of the actresses perform
ing at Herzog's Museum, was detained In
Der dressing-room looking for something
last night, when the janitor distinguished
the lights and locked the doors. The lady
raised window and called assistance from
the outside.
The police of this city were notified by
telegraph by II. b. Hartford & Co., No. %
North Fifth street, Philadelphia, last night
that Charles II. Shelly, travelling sales
man for them, has disappeared He left
Baltimore for Washington on the 2d of
March. and has not since been heard Of.
Mr.. +. ID. GRANT has replied to resolu-
ton ofsy mpathy passed by Kit Carson Post,
No. 2, q. A. R., and forwarded to General
Giant by Marcus s. Hopkins. commander,
in which ho conveys the thanks of General
Giant for tho resolution. Tho General Is
said to be too sick to write for himself
Two alarms of Gre were turned in yes
terday from the Seventh Police Precinct.
At $50 yesterday morning box IL was
struck for tho burning chimney In house
2l5 Il street northwest At $50 o'clock
last night an alarm was sounded from box
500 for fire discovered in house No. II
Massachusetts avenue northeast. Damage
slight.
For curing cramps swellugs, and iuAam.
nations of all kinds rub with Salvation
Oil. Prico % cents
MARRIAGE licenses have been issued as
follows: Julius |. Faerber and Iavinia d.
Rowe, both of Baltimore, Md VIM. Jack
sou and Eliza Thornhill; Frederick Car
tor and Emma Wallace w. II. Tanning
and Florence J.. Parker James Evans and
Ida Higgins, both of Alexandria, Va. ]. c.
ScoGeld and Florence L. Clark; N. b. Po-
len aud Mary @. Kidwell both of Vienna
Va; Joseph Herzog of Baltimore, Nd, and
Rosa Pinkus of this city.
FRIED OYSTERS, 25c. dozen, in box
Johnson's, next door to Critic office.
TIE Emmett Guards held their first ball
at the National Rifles Hall last night and
entertained largo crowd of their friends
The ball was directly under the manage
ment of Captain W. II. Murphy, assisted by
J. II. Kelly and p. Dillon. pleasing fca-
lure of the affair was the presentation to
tho guards, by Miss Jessie McGowan
on behalf of tho lady friends of the com
pany, of handsome silk American flag
Captain Murphy received the gift in a
happy manner. A collation. was served
and enjoyed by all present, as were also tho
twenty dances Oh the programme.
The Evening critic., 1885-03-18
Dayid mcGueem Asaieus.

Record was made to-day of an assign
ment by David McGueen of his grocery
establishment at Nos. Gle and Gil Eleventh
street southwest to James S. Edwards for
the benefit of his creditors and given prefer
ence TO Beavans e Shaw for S12507
The Evening critic., 1885-03-18

All of the latest designs in wallpaper
decorations, window shades, cornices, Pic
lures and picture frames, at Veerhot"s, 016
Seventh street
The Evening critic., 1885-03-18
NOT John IL. WOIn.

The namo Of the witness In the Boudi-
not-Phillips case was yesterday printed
John b. Wolf. 1t is not John B. Wolff of
this city, no has given good deal of atw-
teniion to Indian matters, but Richard NJ.
Wolfe
The Evening critic., 1885-03-18
"AIderney Barry wagons"

Fresh Attorney butter, ohurned every morn.
ing ANA delivered In N ID "Ward" prints, SOC.
per ID. Also cottage cheese, buttermilk and
sweet milk, DC. per o.. Cream, 100. per pint
The Evening critic., 1885-03-18

PBENTISs.- March II, 1855. at O:15 a. M,
OF Inflammation OF the brain, Eunice q. Prom
ties, second daughter OF DR.. D.. W. aud Emile
s. PIentlss, aged II years ana 81 days.
Funeral from the Church OF the Ascension
at . p. M, Thursday, 10th.
ANNA NJ RELATIONSHIP tho residence
Of her father, 300 p street, In tho both year
or her age.
Funeral on Friday at D. m. Friends are
respectfully invited 60 attend. ."
The Evening critic., 1885-03-18

TNnUsrEBs SALE OF IMPROVED REAL
Il ESTATE, NOS. 1870, 1881 AND 1888
tOUHrH STREET NV.
by virtue OF certain deed Of trust, dotod
March 8, 1881, aud duly recorded lii liber
1914, folio 1872, CT seq, ono OF the land rec
ofds OF the District OF Columbia, and nc the re.
queet OF tho holder OF the motto secured
thereby, l win sell, at public auction, In front
OF the premises, ON FRIDAY, March 20, A. ID.
1850, at A 80 O'Clock p. M, the foll0wiug-de-
scribed real estate situate IN the city OF Wash
ingtoD, d. O., 10 wit: Lots lettered b, o and ID
In q. Lents subdivision Of lots numbered q
and z, In square numbered 521, together with
the improvements.
Terms OF sale. One-third cash ana tho bal
ance In six, twelve and eighteen months after
date, purchasers notes 10 he secured by deed
OF trust upon the property sold, with interest
at ELK per cent. per annun, or all cash, at the
option OF purchaser.
a deposit Of 800 required ut the time Of
sale. II terms are not complied with In seven
doye from date OF sale the property may DO
reaold at risk and cost Of defaulting pur.
chnser.
EDWIN A. MoINTIRE,
mD.lnOdGt Trugtep.
The Evening critic., 1885-03-18
To-DAYs QUOTATIONS.

Chicago Grain ana Prov ision MRr.
kets.
The following summary by Is. X. Plain 4
Co., st. CLOUD building, Ninth and streets,
shows the course OF the Chicago grain and
provision market up 10 | p. nj. to-day
The Evening critic., 1885-03-18

THE greatest cure on earth for pain, Sal
walton Oil, will give instant relief Price .
cents n bottle
The Evening critic., 1885-03-18

JonHsoN's oysters cheapest on earth.
Next door to Critic Office
The Evening critic., 1885-03-18
Cornell Alumni unnouet.

meeting of the resident alumni of Cor.
nell University is called for tomorrow
evening, at 1880 o'clock, at the rooms of the
Bureau Of Education, to discuss the arrange
lnents for the ANNUAL banquet.
The Evening critic., 1885-03-18
Heip--McIe.

M ANTED--A hoy, 10 OR ls YEARS ot.p.
w 10 drive wagon ana make hinseIf usefni
abOnt tho house. Address A. W. o., Celtic
onl.N. mhiB.8tF
The Evening critic., 1885-03-18

JoHNsoN's select oysters. roc per plate.
Next door 90 Ctitic Office.
The Evening critic., 1885-03-18

yLTANTED-BY RESPECTABLE MAN,
w situation as driver OF u hack or ex.
proee wagon; Understands horees. Apply at
No. bO2 iib 81. 8. W. mhiG
The Evening critic., 1885-03-18
WANTED -Sttuahons--Male.

VytAHTED-A SITUATION ny A ooloRrp
w mau ae waiter. Apply Gt 1920 r3undry
Place, bet. 1871 ana lIth SITS. and n. Y. avs.
and q ets, NV. minis
The Evening critic., 1885-03-18

WJANTED-A SITUATION BY YOUNG
w man as porter In store. Address GA
n. Capitol ct. mhl7
The Evening critic., 1885-03-18

WANTEp-As SITUATION BY a ooLoREp
man 40 drivers references. John }. Durll,
lloa zuih ~. n. ". mh1S
The Evening critic., 1885-03-18
WANTED Miscellaneous.

WASTED- THE ADDRESS OF A SMALL
w boy who eau print well with an amateur
press. a. NJ. To- Critic ofice. mh1S3.s
NTAETED--A HOusE-A LADY WITH
w s3,hG0 each wisbes to purchase a nice
little house. Address BOX A, Critic onlce.
mh1n.Qt
The Evening critic., 1885-03-18

M AETED--A SITUATION by RESPECT
wv able culofed man, - years OF age, as
driver or 10 do general b. uaeworki reterences.
oell at HOS 10Th Al. NV. mhlI
The Evening critic., 1885-03-18

NTANTED--ALL 70 Know THAT DIR. TAY-
w lOr, 031 l. street, near Tenth, makes
beautiful sets OF artificial teeth for 50 guar.
with gsp, chloroform or local anesthetlcs, Sd
cents; without 20 cents; filling at very low
prices. oc2D
The Evening critic., 1885-03-18
AUCTION SAFES.

NNNNNNNssN a. NNsNNNN AH.-4
TNnUsTEEs SALE OF IMPROVED REAL
ESTATE, NOS. 1870, 1881 AND 1888
fOUHpH STREET NV
The Evening critic., 1885-03-18

wv ANTED-LADIEs TO SEND HANDSOME
w f6ncy work and all decorative art work
TO tho National Art Exchange. Send SIX cents
all particulars. Address National Art Ex.
change, 80 East Fourteenth ST., New York
city, no25-ff
The Evening critic., 1885-03-18

WANrAD "A SITUATION by A yOuN,i
Wan, ~ years 90, 10 learn the phot5-
~ aph husiheaHi references given. Niirs4t
90. stevens, 020 St, NV. NH n
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PATENTS.
Il. II. EDDY.

It. IL -EjLCLO z
No. 20 stat. st, pp"site Kilhs. Boston
Securep Patents IN the United States; ase Great
Britain, France other foreign counirss. Comics
OF the claims of any Patent furnished BY reBittine
one dollar. Assignments recorded At Washington
No Aoencg in he United States possesses stEerior
cii1ieS fGr 0birsniEs Patents o. dsceTssf1staq n
pGtehtdbilitv Of iareHticns.
4. II, EDDY, Solicitor OF Psiease
TESTIMONIALS
''iregard Mr. Eddy of the most capable arc
successfstI practitioners with whom have had OF
cial intercourse"
CHAS. MASON, Commissioner of Fa,ents
"Inventors cannot employ person more trustwos
thy or more capable OF securing Gov them early
and favorable consideration at the Patent Office,
EDMUND BURKE, lste Commissioner Of Patents.
BOSTON, October 10, 1870.
&. II. EDDY, Eso--Dear Sir: you procured for
me, in is4o my first patent. Since then you have &C.
ted for and advised me in hundreds Of cases, and
procured many patents, reissues and extension
have occasionally employed the best agencies in New
York. Philadelphia and Washington. but still give
you almost the whole of my business. In your liuc,
and advise others to employ you.
Yours truly, GEORGE DRAPER.
Boston. January I. 1885 ~
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To Examine a Horse.

A good horse will always show well
standing at rest. The man showing a
horse for sale, who keeps the animal con-
stantly stepping about, to show off, is to be
looked upon with suspicion. The time to
examine horse is when he is at rest. 1t
is then that his weak points will be shown.
If the horse ''tlies up" al some object on
the ground. nearsightedness may be sus-
pected. If brought suddenly into the
light from dark stable, and the light
Expresses him, his eyes are weak. His
gait and speed should be tested by actual
service. At rest. if the horse is sound. he
will stand square on his limbs, without
moving any one of them, the feet being
placed flat on the ground, and all his legs
plumb and naturally placed, If one foot
be thrown forward with the toe pointing
to the ground, and the heel raised, or if
the foot be lifted from the ground, and the
weight taken from it. disease or tender
ness may be suspected S. Vet. Jour-
NAL
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A Mothers Sorrow.
A PATHETIC MEETING IN THE HOSPITAL Of
THE JOLIET PENITENTIARY.

JOLIET, Ill. Dec. 10 John Gaines, the
young convict. who was nearly killed by his
brutal cell mate few days since, was to-day
visited by his mother and brother, who had
come from Brooklyn to see him, and the
meeting was so pathetic that it made an i'm
preston on even the half dozen prison Off
cias who witnessed it. When Gaines was
removed from his cell four days ago. bleed
ing and senseless from the knife and hammer
of Kelley. his injuries were thought to be
fatal, and when he rallied somewhat, he
reluctantly gave the name and address OF his
family, that they might be informed by tele-
graph of his condition. The name he gave
was that of one of the wealthiest and most
prominent families in Brooklyn, N. Y.
Gaines is only II years of age, but he has
been an inmate of the penitentiary for some
months and his family knew nothing of his
Whereabouts or disgrace.
The mother and brother, persons
bearing unmistakable evidences of re-
finement and good breeding, passed
with shrinking steps through hall and
passages that led to the bedside of the dis
graced son and brother, and waited for few
minutes in another room while the news of
their approach was broken to the prisoner.
Gaines lay in The pententiary hospital, his
bedside surrounded by the prison physician,
the warden, hospital guard and one or tive
attendants, themselves convicts. The mother
and brother, fresh from the refnements of
their Brooklyn home, stepped hesitatingly
into the rudely furnished room, their faces
marked with varying expressions of horror.
The son mastered his emotion and supported
the stricken and nearly fainting mother
toward his brothers bedside The pale face
of the wounded youth flushed as his mother
approached. and he turned upon her melt
ing look of mingled repentance and affection.
Then the poor lady, with streaming eyes
and choking voice, fell upon her knees beside
her erring child, exclaiming; "Gh, my poor
boy My poor boy!" Physicians, guards
and convict attendants turned away with
dimmed eyes, while mother and son wept
together, locked in a tender embrace. The
elder brother, a business man of mature years.
broke down at the sight of his mothers grief,
and sobbed like child. When the mother
had little mastered her emotions there
followed a scene that again brought tears to the
lookers-on. The wounded criminal his face
rejecting the tender gances of his mother,
told in low tones the story of his wanderings
since last they met, and she, holding up and
strokiug his wasted hand, listened without a
word of rtprosch.
Owing to the critical condition of the
patient the exciting interview had to be short
ened by the physician, and the mother, with
many terms of endearment, was led from her
sons bedside. She, with the brother, will
remain in the city until the lad is out Of
danger, and meanwhile they will make an
effort to secure his pardon. Gaines is mere
ly the criminals Christian name, and the
newspapers have respected the request of the
authorities not to publish the name of the
family.
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THE HARLEM RAILROAD,

Valuable Suggestion Of Interest to Men
Employed ON all Rnilroads-Read
il, IL You Would be Benefited.
No man is better known along the line of the Fl ar
lem r. r., than Conductor Trowbridge. He writes
as follows:
Conductors Room, HARLEM DEPOT,
New York, Feb. 1854
DEAR SRI take pleasure in saying good word
for DIR. KENNEDY'S FAVORITE REMEDY. /
rangement Of the Liver, and can say with emphasis
that it always affords prompt and complete relief.
FAVORITE REMEDY Is pleasant to the taste,
thorough 10 its effects producing the slightest
disagreeable or sick ming sensation.
Yours truly, Il. e. TROWBR1DGE.
But Mr.. Trow bridge is not alone in his praise of
DIR. DAVID KENNEDY'S FAVORITE REMEDY.
as well az Indigestion Read the following from X.
A. Campbell, foreman of the sorting room in the
Montgomery Paper MILL
MONTGOMERY, Orange Co., n. Y, Mar. !. 'S4.
DIR. Kennedy, Kondsut, N. T.:
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medicine, FAVORITE RE HEDY for Malaria, and
il has proved effectua cure. After having tried
kind without avail find DIR. DAVID KENNEDY ,
FAVORITE REMEDY affords complete satisfac.
ton, and do most heartily recommend il to all who
suffer as I did K. A. CAMPBELL.
DIR. DAVID KFNNEDY'SF AVORITE REMEDY
is a positive for Malaria, Kidney and Liver Di-
se&ses, and for all those ills peculiar to women.
MATAwAN, N. j. March 3, 1884.
DR.. Kennedy, VI. D., Rondout, N. y:
Dear Sir II have used your valuable medicine,
FAVD RITE REMEDY, In Inv family for Liver
difficulties, and find II excellent preparation,
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MRS. MARGARET HAYES.
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Origin of the Potato.

The Century tells us that the potato
originally a South American plant, was
introduced to Virginia by Sir John Har
vey in 1929, though it was unknown il
some counties of England $50 years later
In Pennsylvania potatoes are mentioned
very soon after the advent of the Quakers
they were not among New York products
in 1895, but in 1875 we are told of II, 00(
bushels grown on one 16-acre patch il
this province.
Potatoes were served, perhaps as an
exotic raritv, at Harvard installation
dinner in 1907; but the plant was only
brought into culture in New England al
the arrival of the Presbyterian immigrants
from Ireland in 1908. Five bushels were
accounted large crop of potatoes for 8
Connecticut farmer; tor it was held that
if man ate them every day, he could moi
live beyond seven years.