Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-07-11
heard a noise behind us. Looking rour

heard a noise behind us. Looking round
we saw huge grizzly seated on his
launches. One of our party fired at the
boast. For n moment he seemed dazed,
then uttering most terrific growl he
sprang forward, bringing down the man
who had fired at him. We realized in an
instant that il was death to our comrade
or the bear. Every one of our party leveled
his weapon at the head of the furious
beast Fortunately for the man the bear
rolled over in mortal agony. The flesh was
torn from the poor mans arm and he was
frightened almost to death. That was my
first acquaintance with his majesty, the
grizzly bear / never want TO meet an
other, unless he is in close confinement or
under marching orders"
We visited one den or cage after anoth-
er, until we had seen all the animals on
exhibition. We enjoyed ride on the little
lakes passing under artistic bridges, and
through long straits bordered by beautiful
flowers. At last we found ourselves at the
artesian well. We saw the wondrous fount
from which flows the supply Of water for
the lakes, rivulets and fountains of the
park. The artistic skill displayed in max.
ing falls and fountains, lakes and rivers,
"This morning." said the duke as we
left the Palmer House, 1--WE are going out
on business"
"what is she nature Of the business, IL l
may askW
"Real estate" answered the duke. You
are to go with me and see how business Is
conducted in America"
We soon saw sign indicating the place
We sought. On entering, the duke began
at once to ask questions. and examine
maps.
"How do you get possession Of so much
land for sale'" asked the duke, after being
shown an immense quantity in nearly
every county in the state, it seemed to me.
"A great many farmers mortgage their
lands, and failing to pay when due, we
buy the lands" said the agent; ~or they
place their farms in our hands to sell, to
raise money TO meet the mortgages, hop
ing TO save something in that way.p
what do you do with the lands you
hold before you get a buyeri" asked the
duke
"There are always plenty of men who
want to rent. We get good terms. We
often rent to the former owners. They
"Then you are sure there will be no
trouble in getting good tenants II should
buy the lands we have been talking Of"
"None at all. There are more tenants
than farms, and you can make your own
terms" said the agent, eager for sale.
"Then, If agreeable, we will go and take
n look at some of your best bargains" said
the duke.
Very soon we were at the depot ready to
start. We went south from Chicago The
green landscape was dotted with happy
homes. Little villages nestled in the val
,-'ys, and prosperity seemed to reign SUI
preme. Well-flled corn cribs attracted
our attention. We passed the Joliet prison
and saw some of the unfortunate beings at
work in the stone quarry near by.
We were delighted with the country.
The great fields of wheat and corn, the
beautiful rivers, bordered with good tim
oe-, and the delightful climate were per
fectly fascinating.
"What contrast! / have not geeded
my umbrella once since | came in: I'LL
nois. In London and Ireland It would
have been in constant demand. Yet the
fields of growing grain are in fine condt
ton. think it must rain when we are
asleep. to keep the earth looking so fresh
and green"
We left the cars ut the little station and
soon were riding over roads in the most
perfect condition. We called ct one place
where there was quite comfortable house
and barn.
"This is one Of the farms 1 mentioned"
said tho agent tel
While the duke and the agent were
walking about talking business, inter
viewed nm old man who had been cultivat
ing the corn.
Sir" asked, "can you tell me how
this land came to be in the MARKET"
YES, SIR" said he, "this was once my
home. came here from Ohio when land
was cheap. / bought this hundred and