davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-16
rho T,ra~alars, protactive Association is

The Travellers Protective Association Is
making steady progress. It's railroad. hotel.
leoislative and other committees are organ
ICED and doing good work. The Virginia
division. through Mr. George Gibson. Jr:
its secretary. has paid over to Mr: W. j.
Crump. 80: J. Q. Hogan, 93l, ". W. LET
few. 500 indemnity for accidents sustained.
The Association will meet tomorrow even
ing at the drum mers headquarters, at 1928
east Main street and full meeting Of the
menu beers is requested.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-16
Home From Duiuth,

Hon. w. w. Henry and Mrs. Henry. re-
turned home Friday evening after four
months stay in Duluth. where Mr.. Henry
has been engaged in setting the estate If
his son.ln-iaw. the late Matthew Bland
Harrison. On his return he attended a
meeting in New York of the trustees
of the Peabody educational fund.
membership both the ex-Presidents,
Cleveland and HAYES, the Chief JUS
tice and distinguished men from the South
and West
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-16
GsneraI Field,s Recnrd.

The Governor yesterday received q letter
from Lew Ciarkins. at Hastings, Neb., ask
ing II General James q. Field, the NOMINEES
Tor Vice President on the ticket OF the Third
party. advocated the measure to pension
ex-Con ederate soldiers in Virginia. The
writer stated he had heard that General
Field had said that he did not.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-16

Now is the time to have your winter cloth
ing renovated. and the Richmond Steam
Dyeing. Securing and Carpet. Cleaning
Works is the place to have your work
done--al5 north Fifth street. Mrs. A. ].
Pyle. proprietor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-16

sight Of a poker chip lay wagers OF can
DIV, gloves and fancy nothlngs WIN =
recklessness that would make an olu
sport" throw up both hands ana ueoi"A'
the pace too fast for him., .nd
AT 2 o'clock yesterday the granu-s'a.ihu
ortained only about one-tbird OF inJ
crowd that the day previous had yenIsu
and shouted for the heat Winners II, 'l,S
two twenty-seven class. 1t had peen
pretty well conceded that McAnsVer
would win. and though the hackers OF
Miss Tbonpson and Three lips were
stil plentiflil. the betting was not nVeiy;
II was announced that J. NJ. IL: Mouuu
NOT conpete. and the friends oil 1nree
Tins. as he came out for few warming
nm trials. became more numerous. MISS
Tbcmpson come from the paddock Tor ner
eyer else. and Mr.. Hewitt tired 10 jog
her around the track, but the young lady
xvss ms obstinate and caprciOus as even
human flesh could be, and after breaking
and running for n quarter OF an Dour
Mr.. Hewitt left his sulky and put In MT
&. A. Pusey. of Richmond Even TINS
able driver could do nothing with the
foolish mare, and she was withdrawn
from the race This left the race be-
tween McAlister and Three Tips. with a
score of two heats for the former and one
for the latter. 1t was an exciting race,
and the crowd made up in enthusiasm
what it lacked in numbers.
THE DETAILS.
First hcat-Nose and nose McAlistcr
end Three Tips passed under the wire
at the start. but before the echoes II
The go" from the judges had died away
Three Tips was half length ahead.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-16
FouRQuREAN, PRIcE & Co.
CORNER FOURTH and BROAD STREETS.
TMBRE1IL-AS.


stsfO
nS 2,
ancvh esinav aud crooks
Oft p-Edge
n be.tr,
handles
and
handles Tn eprces
Nance initials engraved cnafss
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-16

Visitors to the Fair should not fail TO
have photograph made at the New York
Art Gallery. sl7 Broad street. at $3.50 per
dozen.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-16
GENTS UNLAUNDERED SHIRTS

We are anxious
TO squa the
o dbaot.h
they
Wool shirts full
We department
principal
be
No 2Sto No Shirts and Drawers
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-16

The chiyalry OF the old Commonwealth
will contest for this highly esteemed
privilege. The Stuart Horse Guards,
Chesterfield Troop and Ashby Light
Horse will all be well represented and
knights TO a considerable number will
come from afar to try lances with them
af the deceptive ring.
The following are the rules and rcgu-
iatiops governing the tournament:
knights viii assemble al Eighth and
BROAD streets at II A. NJ. sharp. for in
spection and instructions. Parade will
commence at u:80 A. NJ; riding at 1890
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-16
A DAY OF GOOD RACING.
rnE coxrxsrs AT rHE xxFoszrIos
Arrsngsmsnts for the Grand Tournament
which Takes Place Next Tussdsy-A
xSss Of the knights and Marshals.

ETTlNG ~ n
horse races is
as natural as
the inclination TO
dance at a ball
or to battle in
the spray-crown-
ed surf during a
season at the
seashore. Sweet
girls who would
fall in a faint at
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-16
THE TOURNAMENT.

Tuesdays sun will herald in day
of dash and chivalry. Sixty valiant
Knights. on mettlesome steeds. will lower
their lances and ride right manfully in
hoI or of their lady love--a contest in
which each will battle TO win for his
chosen one the crown of love and beauty.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-16
TN DOMESTICS-

Bch and Uneached Canton Fan
Lei
I'M lvard.yideS haaer Flannel aud 3Oc yard
WhiteF annel om
at
Thebes FOODS n
81
ng.d
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-09-29
GATHERING THE CROPS.
Farmers Eereabouts find Potatoes Rot
ting G;naly-Dther i. .ohucts Doing
Well.

Farmers Nereabouts rind Potatoe, Rot
ting Buuly-Othcr J.. ohucts Doing
Well.
BQsToS, Sept. 21.-Tho weather crop
bulletin No. 90 of the New England weather
service fer the week ending September 10,
says:
Another wecl, Of most excellent weather
has just qono by, and the larmors have i'm
proved il by rapidly harvesting their crops.
Much corn has been cut, and that which is
lett standing is generally considered 10 DO
out Of the way of frosts There are one or
two exceptions to this, but they are fow in
number. Potatoes are being dug, and on
wet OF lntc land thoy are found to lie rotting
TO a considerable extent At Newport, =. H.,
the loss by decay is estimated to hs from
10 to 80 per cent already. No report Of
rot comes from the southern half OF New
England, but 1t ie evidently general IL tie
nor gthern. We have no reports of rot after
tho potatoes ore dug; but, as this often fol-
lows, tho potato-bins should be carefully
looked after.
Fall feed is generally looking well, end
in many places good crop Of rowcn has
been secured The drought Is broken in the
south and grass seed ard ryo are heing put
ia as fast a. possible. Tomatoes have yioll-
od vol, aud onions are reported excellent.
lNdeel, there are few crops besides potatoes
that have not, on the whole, given a good
yield. Apple, are dropping again very
generally.
Tiore mas been on abundance CT sunshine
and the te.ureortrre has been above the
average. The last two or three days of The
wcok showed unusually high for this date.
| Tie nights have been generally cool, and
light frlsts aro reported in places, although
no d2magc las been done. NerY heavy
rain fcli On the 14th, giving more than the
average for the week in oil sections except
i'll Central |crmont and in Eastern Maine.
Vermont roports-East Randolph: The
standing Tor corn is %; roweu, 80; apples,
&c; oats, 50; rye, 20, potatoes, 80. Hart
| land / get variable and conflicting reports
about apples The summing up is: Nearly
as many set as last year, but nioro fell Oft,
leaving good supply, quite often of extra
good siae and quality. BrattIoboro: Cool
nights and warm days have ripenej crops
fat; corn nearly all cut; potatoes dug-no
rot, q small crop; apples look fine; the grass
looks very nice indeed. Benulngton Win
ter grain i3 being sown: corn mostly cut and
shocked.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-09-29
ANNUAL CONVENTION
OF vermont Branch OF Womun's Board
of nIis.Io"s III bennington.

BENHINCTuN, Sept 21.--Ihe Vermont
branch OF tAo Womau's Board Of Missions
connected with the Cousr satioDa, churches
began its 2Oth annual convention here to
day. it will hold two days. There are
about 100 delegates and Mrs Col. Grcnvie
q. BoneAict the president, presides. This
afternoons work was preliminary. This
organization comprises lGJ auyiiurics and
40 mission circles and reports new mission
aries and three missionary womor in Tur-
key, Japan and Coylou. The contributions
for the year cndin. to-day have aggregated
Sj452.
During 20 years this branch las had but
four presidents, viz; Mrs. Luther Daniels
of Eocklnud, Mrs Horace Fairbanks ~ 81.
Johuslury, Mrs. \. ". Wild OF Charlotte,
and Mr. Col. Benedict.
Ils evening the ladies' Of the Second
Congregational church gave q reception
To.morr Jw morning Mrs. Joseph Cook of
Boston viii slcak, and in the afternoon
Mrs Gutturson, missionary to India, gives
an account Ot her work.
IN election Of officers occurs 70 morrow.
Amcn2 the prominent ladies present arc
Mrs. Henry Fairbanks aud Mr., C. NJ.
Stone. Of 81. J0hHsburv. Mrs. Kingsley OF
Rutland, Mrs. Babbitt of Erattleboro ami
Mrs. Joseph Cool, OF Boston. The closing
address tomorrow morning will be by Rev.
Albert Clark Of Prague, Austria.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-09-29
National Leaguo standing.
OUR HAVERsAcK.
Vermonters who rartic .pated In Tho 5,
of V. Ec-uniou IN Washington.

of V. Rc-uniou Ia Washington.
For the first time in the history O. tbS
organization, the Sons OF Veterans held q
grand reunion on the 23d Of September in
Grant Tent, Grand Army Place, Washing
ton, L. c. Notwithstanding that the RAIN
poured down IN torrents, the immense tent
was crowded. Major +. K. Campbell,
ch hIirman OF the re union committee sons
of Veterans, presided, and made a few ap-
propriate remarks at the opening of tEe
meeting, which were enthusiastically re-
ceived, after which the Vice-chairman mais
an address OF welcome TO the Sons, ana in,
troluced Secretary Noble, who gave one OF
his huppiest talks. The meeting was a great
success, and the Sons of Veterans from all
parts OF the country were greatly pleased
with the reception.
Major Campbell is Vermont boy and
went to the war from Brandon Al pros,
ent he holds a loading position in the United
States pension Office at Washington, d. c.
! Gen. l.. \. Grant, Judge Nea2ey, Col.
Aipswurth, with Messrs. Parker, Butter
/ field Campbell Gould, Emery, Thompson,
I Fisher, Diusmore, Mack and other Vermont
soldiers residing in Washington, lid all ia
their power to make the visit OF the veter-
ans nui their friends from the Green Noun
tain state pleasant and enjoyable, and tu.s
kindness and hospitality on their part vii,
long be remembered by Nermonters
/ GSby Relief corps and the Sons of Vet.
Grams presented BiNhy post Of South Roy
/ alton with an elegant post flag at the last
| meeting Of the corps. The flag was pro-
sonted with an appropriate poem by Rev,
Mr. Ramase and was responded te by Rev,
Mr.. Bisbee Of Boston.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-09-29

BOsTCN, Sept. 21.-The New England
Trotting Horse Breeders meeting opened
to-day at Mystic Park, to continue four
days, and an unusually large crowd attend
cd fer tho first day, including prominent
horse breeders from all over the New Eng
land States, while the stock shown compares
most favorably with that exhibited ut pro-
vious meetings. An auction sale of colts,
Files etc, held in the forenoon, when
II animals were disposed OF, the sales gg-
greGating S2I7O.
The races this afternoon were not espsc-
tally interesting, and in fact strong wind
along the back stretch prevented fast time.
In the first heat of the $50 race, MIlniska
Chimes. q black filly by Chimes, owned by
c. j. Hamlin, burst blood vessel and fell
dead on the track just after passing the dis
tauce pole. Her driver, Edceers, was
thrown, but was uninjured, The tilly had
record Of 2l6t, and was valued at $2J,-
600.
Stake for foals Of 1891, value $S15, ons
mile dash.
G. l.. Cushmam's D. C. Royce by Warrensr.. l
a. a. Austin's b. f. Gusse Dove by Altama.. =
W. J.. Howe's b. +. Ray Wilkes by Victor
Time aiSIa.
2;3O class, purse $1,000.
j. Norris's b. <. Whist by Motion. . / I
T.. :. Morrson's ch x. tickett by
PlCkltt................. ..,... 8 = /
NJ Dumearest's b. Z. James NJ. by
|. p Tash's blk. h. Van Helmont
bv Harblnger ger.................... g !
]. II. Nays b. z. Puritan BY
steele. ...-..... :....... ........ ~ D
sam Hodgsons b. IN. Eta k.b
b. r. and f. H. Briggs b. m.
! Silver street by Nelson .........s 4
/ &. G. Moses ch. b. Aou.g Pilot
bv MaCk Pilot. .. ......-. . . Ell
c. Yapp's b. M. Altha by Zen
| VI. r. Poolcr'. blk. m. Ted Jctrcr-
son by Alexander JeifersOn...--.lD dis
Time 2:2l3.. 2:2o19, 9:lsl4. 2.iHtl. 2:lo34.
The 2:30 class, and race for foais Of 1889
and later, brought out some pretty trottirg,
| the contests between Whist ami iickett in
the former being especially close and inter-
estng. The latter race vas postponed I'M
! til tomorrow On account of darkness.
! Summary:
Stake for foals of 1890 value 31G?. 80,
best two in three.
The Colt Farms, b. f., Dorcas Pratt, by
j. S,ha,SGa MaaSm Forbes br t., Lucetta, BY
Il. 6. Woods ch C., lied Elm, by Red
RandeIl & Whites br. T. ?eneioye By
lime, 335ai, :;57l. 1854.
Stake valued at $106 g. for fonls of 1eS9
or latter uu0uishodl
NJ. T. Poosr's blk. C. Mahlon by Al
F S3G''f& " Dod en-. e. clarioa by
W.. Aows3 ch. f. Ruth Wilkes BY
! Victor Will;es............... ......... 3
Park stock Farms Bike. Athlete by
b. F. 4 r. i Hrigss lr. +. aarnietta
! by kcckrcNor O.. ............ ......,.,
/ De- l.,-I
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-09-29
o,der Rod Men DsdicatIon.

BELLOWS FALLS, Sept 27-Ths now
wigUam # Ascutnoy Tribe No. l, Improved
Order Of Rod Men, was dedicated tonight
by tho grand onic'rs OF the great council of
AiRssa chuso;t,. Addresses wcro made by
Grand Sachsm Tyler, Senior Caldwell nr,l
Great Chiet Of Records Gardner. At The
close Of the exercises banquet was given,
followed by a dance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-09-29
RACES AT TERRE HAUTE.
Half Mile Paced in One Ninuto-Tracs
Record Of Hal Pointer broken.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Sept. 27-Ths
Terre Haute races in the Western southern
circuit opened to-day. The track was in
fine condition. Flying Jib paced an ex-
hibition half mile in one minute. The last
eighth was run in l3t seconds, George Starr
driving.
In the 2:l5 pace the track record made by
Hal Pointer was reduced and the five heats
average below the direct Hal Pointer run on
this track last year.
In the 2:20 trot, purse $1,000 Greenleat
won; time 2l3t.
In the 2;l5 pace, purse $1,000, WinsloW
Wilkes won best time 2;O9t.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-09-29

MIDDLurURY, Sept. 2T-Tho corner
stone o. the new Methodist church hero was
laid this afternoon. The main audience
room OF the new structure was we'll flied
with the members of the church, and of
other denominations. The principal si
dress was delivered by Rev. j. II. Coleman,
pastor of tho Fifth avenue church at Troy,
n. y after watch the pastor, Rev. f. Il.
Heaxt for rnally lad the corner stone.
Elder Webster made the closing prayer aud
the benediction was pronounced by Rev. T.
G. Thompson Of Burlington. former pas
tor ot the church. The exercises OF tho day
closed most successfully at 4 o'clock
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-09-29

ALTON BAY, n. H., Sept 27.-The fun
ernl services OF the late 3. L. Perkins, who
was murdered by Joseph St. Maria bore on
Sunday night, were held from the residence
of his parents this afternoon. Business was
suspended throughout this section, and
fully 500 people attended the services. Rev.
J. c. Os7ood oliiciated. The floral offerings
we're many and beautiful. The lodge OF
Knights of Pythias and Winnipiaeogee
lodge, OF which the deceased was member,
turned cut with full Tands, the latter per
formipg the last sad rites of tEat order at
the cemetery.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-09-29
THE ALTON TRAGEDY.
Indictment OF Josep ph 1t. Maria Probably
Forthcoming,

LAcoNIA, Y. H., Sept. THE evidence
in regard to the killing of X. l.. Perkins of
Alton by Joseph st. Maria, tho Italian, has
bee presented the grand jury Of Belknap
County Supreme Court to-day, and an in
dictment will undoubtedly DO found, but it
will not be returned until the jury closes its
session, which may continue until Thursday
or Friday. st. Marin, who is still confined
in Beknap jail awaiting the action of the
jury, is beginning to realize his situation
and appears quite dependent and broken
nj.
lie will ask the court to appoint Judge T.
NJ Bedford Of Laconin to defend him, and
will claim that the shot he fired went int
the air for the purpose OF frightening the
Alton men and that the fatal shot was dis
charged by another Italian whose name ho
gives. St. Maria tried to get the other man
to leave with him aftor tho murder, but be
refused and is still at Alton.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-09-29
THE FAIR,
COLUMBIAN EXHIBITION OPENS AT
HOWARD PARK.

a Cold Wind 1nterferes with tho At
ce-Notes on the Ext-nstvo Dis
plays in Floral and Mechanics Halls
Fanchon tho Winner la tho 2:iO Class.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-09-29

MoHrrElIER, Sapt. 21.-Frod prassaw
was arrested ard brought into court Mon
day evening TO an- wer to three informatlons
tllei by the States attorney. The offences
alleged wero for ceiling Intoxicating liquors,
keeping with intent to seI anl nuispuce
The total amount OF bail was fixed at %J0O
which has not yet been obtained. 1t Is sug-
Eested that the information upon which the
States attorney acted WAS brought out by
the grand jlry.
In tho two cnsea OF Thomas W. Eagen vs..
Henry H. We:more and T.. c. French vs..
.ane--both actions Of general rcsumpsit--
the defendant who hal been arrested came
into court and took the poor debtors oath
and was discharged. Wotmcre represented
Barre in the Legislature in 1854 end was
formerly Of the firm OF Wetnoro & Morae
Granite company.
The divorce case of Frank a. Hunt vs..
MarEuryt Hunt is now on trial causes al
legged adultery and dasertlon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-09-29
COUNTY COURT.
PUNi5HlNG VlOLATORS OF THE
STATE LAWS.

Conviction of DR.. Samuel Patnnude in
tho Katie CUllins Grave-steuling Case
thc Most Important Event OF the Week
Several suits Settled.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-09-29

McsrpELTEr, Sept. o. Physicians re-
port Iiram Atkins, chairman Of the demo.
cratic state committee, a. dangerously IN.
HIS condition has not chansaI materially
during the past tew days.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-09-29
ON TURF AND DIAMOND,
PROGRAMME OF HORSE eREEOER9
MEETING AT MYSTIC PARK.

Midnight Chimes Fell Dead from =
Ruptured Blood vessel--Wonderfu
Speed Developed at Terre Huute-.
Gravesond Races-Won and Lost IN
tho National L.ague.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-09-29
NORTHERN CALEDONIA FAIR.
Novel Race Between Lyndoa Boy and
m Eugiish Thoroughbred.

LyNDoNvIrl", Sert. 2G-The fourth au-
nual fair Of the Northern Caledonia FaiY
association opened a two days session here
to-day. The exhibition OF cattle was the
best shown ut any OF the fairs in the coun-
ty this year. some fine Norman stations
were entered by D. F. Cushing Of Burke,
and Emmet ii..l Of West Concord showed
Rexton and Jesuit.
The sheep poultry, vegetable aad Floral
hall exhibits were very creditahle. Aftor
dinner came tho grand cayalcade around tie
track, followed 10y race between Lyndon
Boy. Henry Mower, and an English thor
ougubred rode bare back by Willie Harris.
The hali-n.ila was made IN l:13. The two
yelr-old and tAree minute races followed.
Conference ESaln noard.
MONTPELIER, Sept. 21:-Tho second mid
year meeting OF the board Of examination
of the Vermont annual ccrfe9enc, ii to be
held in jhis city or Tuesday aud Wednes-
day, OctoLer II and -. Examination,
will begin at $50 u. m. Tuesday in the
seminary chepol ami close at noon on Wed.
nesday. IN address is expected on Monday
evening.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-09-29

BUKDOCkS s BLOOD BlTrERS taken after
eating will relieve any Telling Of weight or
fullness Of the stomach. Sold everywhere.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-09-29
MURDER Or SUICIDE.
MYSTERIOUS CASE OF MRS. ELIZA
BETH HOYT, 6ARTONSVlLLE.

Found In u Barn Unconscious, with Ar
terry CUTLER Husband Graveiy Su'-
pected-Fair.l Court ard Conference
c,cws from Various Parts of the tate
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-09-29

head or had on an over
ao could not specify the day
occurred, but was sure it was in
r rart of the week and but few
,ore be heard Of the robbery of the
The value Of the clothing which
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-09-29

George l.. Whittrelgo an Old time bust
ness man Of Concord, II. H., dropped dead
from heart disease last evening in his store
on South Main street.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-01-15
4 Varied Experience A correspo

A Varied Experience = A correspon-
dent q the Ne" York l'ress, in speaking OF
VIM. J. Beat, President OF the Washington
aud Potomac Railroad says:
mel Mr. Vim ! Best in the Aston House
yes rrua,, his tiioW SHE ~LIsktr~ Wlttuz N
the wud vim their Old Time gracefulness, and
the bald head, upon Wnicn he declares he has
Lever been .1ole to gto" sill. e f.lt. SUNNI
IN the electric hight rs he took off his hat
Mr. Best has proHilv had more ups and
downs than the average human being enc0un-
Iers lie WAS wealthy lIuen merchant IN
TINS city, and When he quit that business in
the seventies had the largest importing trade
then or since organized in this country II
Mas daring this period that ne entertained
General Grant at Long Branch with such Law
ish expenditure Of money as TO attract the at
tenuou aud .otice not only of the whole Uni
led States, hut OF the whole world. He is an
irlsuman by birth, with Scotch strain, but
has become thorough American by his long
residence here. After MS linen experience he
went into the practice CT law, and one OF his
quiet claims among his friends is that he is the
only man without college degree that has
ever been admitted TO practice IN the Supreme
Court of the United States and twenty-eight
States in the Union. Mr. Best disappeared
from his ordinary haunts in New York about
three years ago, What he has been doing in
that time may be understood by the feet hat
he is now President Of the Washington City
and Point Lookout Railroad Company. He is
the principal stakeholder ia the company as
we'll The road opens up portion of Mary
land through which no line has ever run
Senator German once said to me about the
projected line that be knew of no greater oo-
portunity for money making than in the con
struction of the road, so that Mr.. Best seems
70 have 'struck it rich again.