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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-09-07
BIG BASS OF HE CIFIC.

From the Pittsburs Post.
Yes, sir We were sailing across
the channel in a twenty-ton sloop, run
ming free, when she began to pay off,
and / noticed that she had stopped
the men were scared until. we found
that there was a fve-foot tuna on the
line asterp. 1t stopped her as neat as
you please"
The speaker was Mexican Joe, next
the Oldest inhabitant of the romantic
and picturesque island OF Santa Cata-
lima, whica lies in the shutdown sea
thirty miles oS Los Angeles county, N
southern California. Joe is charac-
ter. SAYS the writer IN the New YORK
Sun His strong expressive face. with
its brilliant deep set black eyes Is
study for an artist, and one cannot but
think he is descendant Of the Old and
rugged race OF Indians who once held
possession and were kings of this beau
tifnl island. Mexican Joe knows where
all the big fish lie, and holds the secret
OF the wild goats and where the sea
gardens are.
Santa Catalina is fisherman's para
cioc. 4auloN> 1oF at> HAc eeHIc A1" @--NN
their variety. One day not long ago
found the writer facing bronre-hEet
guide, who with strong stroke was
sending mis- boat along the high rock
cliffs that skirt the south side of the
island
Them flying hsh look nice enough
when they soar away" remarked the
oarSrnarl aS one OF these fsh passed
near the boat "hut a. night you never
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-09-07
WIT AND v ISDOM.

Big words often make poor cloak
for a small idea.-Ram's Horn
Boy, is your father in?" ''I guess
co. Heard ma call somebody Ounce :"
Miss Casey always pay as i GO"
Gertrude who is tiredlE''Do You see
anything in this room you wonld like
to ouy?"-Vogue-
-Teacher-"What does your father
work at. Johnny?n Johnny O'Shea-
''He don't woil1 at nuttin; he'sa police
man. See?7-Brooklyn Eagle.
Don't you think this spring chick
IN is exeellent?" Boarder-"Yes; ]
should think it would outwear even
Russia leather. "-Inter-O Ocean.
The Best Observation-Disclosures
SIS it long since he bought this sub
urban residence?" Merritt-''It can't
be- He hasn't tried to sell it yeti
Puck,
"A Usual Result.-Jugley-"Cobley
was loaded last night Corkton-
'WeH, that must have been the reason
he shot off his mouth so often. Free
Press.
-Mother-"Why do you stay at
home all the time?" Have you no
friends TO visit? Laura-"Yes, one,
but I can not endure her. "-Fliegende
Blaetter.
-Willis-''You don't like to play
poker with Jones, do you?" Wallace
What leads you to think SOP" Willis
Jones saws he likes to play with
you. Harlem Life.
Hungry Higgins-'Say. it amt hot
on the road, here, ner nuthin'." Weary
Watkins-"You said 'er. Don't you
wisht we was in some nice, cool jail?'-
Indianapolis Journal.
$50 you feel you can not marry
him" Eyes, / am fully decided.
why, don't you like him?" "'Oh, 1
like .him well enough. but can't get
him to propose. "-Brooklyn Life.
-Cantley-''There is room for inn
provement in every home" Topfore-
Not in mine" Cantley-"Why, is your
home so perfect?" Tepfore-.'No, but
we live in fiat. IN. Y. World.
-Teacher-'Why was Solomon the
WleeSb uldH IN the WOTlus DpN-- ne
had so many wives TO advise him.
Teacher-"Well, that is not the answer.
in the book, but you may go up head. -
.-Tailor-''Mr. Overdue, / hear that.
you are about to be married to Miss
Bullion. Allow me to congratulate
you" Overdue extending his hand)-
ALLOW me 10 congratulate You. Tit
Bits.
Not for Inspiration.-"Be Before l he
gan on this story" said young Mr..
Grafik to his friend" ~ opened
small bottle" .'Of yellow labe1?"
asked his friend. 'Of ink" replied the
writer.-Truth.
Book Agent.-"Here is that book,
ma'am, How to Play the Piano."
Lady of the House-"What book? I
didn't order any book" Book Agent
Nom. but the neighbors told me TO
bring it to you. Harlem Life.
-Truthful-''whata horrid humbug
you are!' 'Why, my dear?" ''Why,
you said to Mrs. Longchild that she
didn't look as if she could be the
mother of Miss LongchiId, and she
looks ninetyP' II know it, but she
looks like an old maid. "-Harper's Ba-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-09-07

TWO GIRLS AND A MAN

FROM the New York Tribune
He was carefully dressed There
was not the slightest blemish on his
silk hat. His trousers were carefully
creased. his coat was long, and ne held
his stick in the approved fashion. With
him were two charning-loohing wom-
en-. Their compilations were fresh,
their teeth white and small. and their
gray eyes bright with an honest, mirth-
ful sparkle. They boarded a Broad
way cable car, the girls climbing up
with unconventional alacritv, the man
swinging himself to the platform with
an assumption Of easy dignity. The
girls pumped themselves down on a
seat and then crowded closely togeth-
er, for the car was about full. 20 make
room for him.
''Sit here, George. There is plenty
Of room" said one. patting about two
inches of space with little hand that
in q mouse-colorsd glove looked very
pretty.
ooh, no." said George, graciously.
"You will be moro comfortable If
stand up" So the girls smiled and
laughed and chatted- while he stood
straight up with lofty, ''kno.-it~aD"
air Those girls were delightful 20 the
rest Of the passengers There was
something about them that showed that
they were not New York girls, though
they were dressed IN the proper New
York fashion. They were wholesome
looking girls. who smiled when they
were pleased and laughed when they
were amused. They were full Of youth
tul spirits and their innocent frznknsss
was reflected in their pretty faces
When they laughed they made no at
tempt to conceal the clear ring % their
ssicss- There was not the sIightest
tHec.ntsoa IN tkeir manner; not he
fziztest trace Of pose.
Every zlovensnt and posture az the
Young man was studied TO give HIN
cold. calm, superior appearance II be
were not to Ire New YORK manner
born. &c was At least carefully trained
- IL
u Sas warm N the car. and be step
ped forward 20 catch the cooling breeze
On the front platform Tia deer vas
ot.cA a-A1 az bSDA y = - s-A-'lN 80 A~-+
there
40 standing On the platform. said
tse gripEzn. eurtly.
Oh. IS hat the rule7~ said The other,
E:epPing back
II tySo pain o. gray eyes there vas
CLEAN OF fun that George sboasd
have been caught tTessp@asing = sew
York rule. Orr pair Of pretty l4ps.
curved suSDieiously. giving warning Of
little Izrrh- Another par. pressed
tightly tagetneF. held "a efssek What
svoaiS hxre s-ea = usasic~A peal swift
glznees we're exchanged
Jsxt tken ths car gave qziex twist.
sDd George vest forward With .
lsreh. To save k.fa1eif. Ae e<aght
tie handle C oos &c tns door, The
vrei~ht % his 10y drew IL 20
s-zrd him AzoxsNaF cars. as ts0~e
wno ride - ,asE xrss. EaFe
eoss ~ soo<x Ss-z ons crews its
hau srssser Goss We sa=e- VIE. sns
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-09-07
A TERRIBLE BEREAVEMENT.

From the DETROIT Free Press.
''Taipt alius fair" said the farmer,
as he meditatively twisted a corncob
into the neck of the jug, "ter jsdge a
man by the company he keeps. One o
the deares' friends ever had wus so
:ial outcast. ="
man from the city.
mo; twus snake. Didn't ye ever
hear bout ny pet snske?"
AZ can't say that have heard him
mentioned. You see, have been here
only a short time" was the spolegetie
reply.
"Ye couldn't hev been here more'n a
day or two. Otherwise ye'd have been
sure 70 hev heard of him"
The old gentleman looked very PEN
sive AID his eyes noistened little.
II visit, ne went on. tibet ye'd do
me a favor. I notice tibet re take a
good many long walks IF ye ever no
tice rattler with wart on the lsf.
SIDE Of his neck, I'd be nightly
obieeged ter &c ef ye'd bring i'm acme"
DIDO you mean a rEttiesnskeT
Eyes. You needn't be scared" the
assurance being in response 70 lock
Of wild 6ismay that c-ept over the face
Of the stranger. You woa't run s=y
risk at all ef ye eAu hi-a 'ksliy' IN G
gentle tone Of voice s7S scratch the
top o. has head with yer fore fEgeC-
That allns pleased BIAS tr-EsoasEa
He WIS silent with n4s 90 EuEzgs
for almost = minute alter ms srditor
mur.nured aoout bslaE glad 20 90 any
thing IN his power 70 accommodate
him A. the ciose Of RS thoughtful
silence his face frightened IS Il sud
Zen inspiration had eonr-
kin You play a nSu.A-orgznT be
asked
Why. when was yozng could do
little with Home Sweet Home on
the instrument"
That's TIE very tsne" ne replied.
producing battered hsrmouics from
ms hip pocket Billy liked tEs: bet
teri anything Else except canoe nns5e-
wish you'd take MS. an some .irss
--hsa re ts>l ike rss;ss' SCI down o. =
stump a play lii:l> ct Tnen iooz
sround an se- ef re can. discover
Billy. Ecll make hisseif ssozTn ssrs
e hes anywhere n lie neigh borhoo1-
--fie rl1st have . remarkable ear fer
MUSE
"Es tu n1xes shouie ss5 he hsL
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-09-07
TEE IRRIeArloN CONGRESS

There Is rot man IN Kansas who
can afford to regard the irrigation con-
ventlon congress now in session in Dem
yer with indifference.
ThatcongreSs IS not going to digiitches.
it is not going 10 turn water into parched
lands, but it is aSitating a vital cues
ton and by the magnitude of the assem-
blage is impressia< the country that the
percentage OF the people who desire irri-
CATION is large and influential.
Man has overcome many Obstacles in
nature and he can overcome the ariditv
of bad lands. Tat ta-c2n is net 4
theory entirely. The magnitude OF fer
tilizing large tracts Of land is what
makes the matter OF irrigation such a
perplexing one. 1t viii take vast amounts
Of money. This money can hardly Re
expected 10 come from private purses
Ii is too much for the average state 10
cope with. and if the lands in question
are TO be reclaimed It appears BOW that
it must be done by the government.
1t Is net plain why the govern nient
should not DO this. Tie lands can be
made valuable They can be made pro-
ductive and VIII increase the home area
of this nation. With the arid lands pro-
ducing large csops the benefit Is net
local, but becomes OF national extent.
The government can afford 10 give the
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-09-07

know what moment you're going to be
hit. Some time ago was out tending
TO my boat when I was knocked fat,
or, rather, struck such blow that !
fell over. / knew what it was, as the
fish fell into the boat. They often
come in shore, and the other day 1 was
sitting on the beach when one almost
hit me-"
When It is said that the flying fish
here is nearly eighteen inches in length
and weighs one and a-half pounds, it
can be seen that it is to be avoided.
The water was fairly alive with fish.
Great schools of yellow tail, weighing
from fifteen to fifty pounds; acres of
barracuda, their sharp noses all point
ed in one direction, and here and there
huge sea bass passing in schools on the
Catalina highway. 1t was not this
game we were after, but the black sea
bass that has been known TO tip the
scales az FIVE hundred pounds. Of the
famous Pebble beach we anchored, and
in a few moments the line went down,
baited with four-pound whitefish.
The latter was alive and was dangling
four feet from the bottom.
eff you tell the truth about the black
sea bass people in the east or on the
mainland won't believe it, sir" said the
oarsman, $50 L just keep still about
them. Last November / had man
out who said he didn't believe these
yarns about them, Sd / took him to .
spot where the bass swarm at times.
Well, every time he hooked a small fish
one of these bass would take it, and
once three hundred-pounder nearly
jumped out of the water trying to get
at the bait; then two others rushed up
and nearly filled the boat with water.
Then, he said, he took it all back, and
a few minutes after, when a big fish
dragged him all over the boat and lit
orally wiped the decks with him and
tore his fingers, he gave it up, and-ex.
cuse me, sir, you have bite
Sure enough, the line was going out
slowly, but in a very business-like way,
The writer let it go for twenty feet.
then took it in hand, held it for a sec-
ond until it came taut, and then hooked
his first black sea bass. The answer to
INC pun HdS d JcIh thdG dlUuOSt SLdHLCo
his arms from their sockets, then the
line rushed over the gunwale for fifty
feet SO fastthat it smoked. BY bracing
on the line the fish was stopped, but it
came at the boat with rush. Then,
turning, it went out like shot from a
gun, and again the smoke rose from
the rail as the line cut into it. This
was repeated time and again until
finally, after three-quarters of an
hours work. the fish was tired out and
brought to the surface, where it turned
its magnificent shape and tossed 3
bucket of water into the boat. Another
deep swish, another struggle and the
fish was caught-a great chestnut-col-
ored creature five feet long. Imagine
a black bass enlarged to this size and
to weight of three hundred and sew
enty pounds, and an idea of the catch
that we were two hours in towing into
Avalon may be had. 1t is worth the
trip to this island of the Pacific to take
this fish. or to play a twenty-five or
forty-pound yellow tail on a light rod.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-09-07
LONG REPUBLICAN MEETINGS.

MilIer's Grove near Lyons, Wednesday, Sep
TENDER 9th. $50 p m.
Fremont, Thursday, Septem Der 9th. 200 p. NJ
Canton, Friday, September 9TH, 200 p m.
4Ialstead. saturday. Septen Der sth 200 p. m
ifoddard, Wednesday, Sept. 18th, zoo p. IN.
Belle Plaine, Thursday. sept. 18th. 200 p. Ii,
Argonia, Friday, Sept. l4th. 200 p. N.
Kiowa, Saturday, Sept. 18th. 200 p. IN.
Haven. Monday Sept. 18th. SIP. IN.
Iieneseo. Tuesday, Sept 18th, 200 p. m.
Clahin, "Wednesday, Sept 18th. 200 p. m.
pryor's Grove. Edwards Co., Friday, Septem
Ter 2ist, 200 ,. u-
Cunningham, Saturday. Sept. 22rd. 200 p. M.
Bluff City. Monday. Sept. 24th. 200 p. m.
south Haven. Tuesday, Sept. 18th, 200 p. m,
Derby, Wednesday Sept. 2sth, 2-00p. m.
Weldocl,'s Grove, Pratt Co.. Thursday, Sept.
9th, Up. m.
Attica, Friday. So b. 18th. 2:OOp. M
Burton. Saturday. September 10Th, 200 p. m.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-09-07

This is the way comparative figures
look when we consider the amount
which German railroads, owned by the
government, pay their employees, with
the wages paid by our corporations:
There engineers get 81 per day. In the
United States, $3.50. Firemen there, so
cents per day. Here, $3.50. Conduc-
tors there. so cents, while the corpora
tons in this country pay them So so.
Trainmen there receive 40 cents per day
and get 50 80 here.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-09-07

If dwellings, hotel bills are being
paid with that cholera fund the people
would ike 10 know II. And while Lew
cling is explaining this he might also
tell why the assessment On Pull-but
let that pass.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-09-07

The Germans agreed to vote as they
please. AS they are thrifty they will
hardly care to divide up with the Pops,
and as they prefer brisk to dull times
they can't support the Democrats.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-09-07

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rs-ss2rizg ts> h-iSst e a 80. tA4s
the ere ~hisA r.~ rseeDsly rsv,=- ~
u "A fellows T=.e . sszss t~os loxg
a6 ts~zEare SO 81 ade~ = ess-- wk~a
plAs~a Ep-igst Thea zs.fst- the
sssds~ -aAeh tse t~ee essss 40 90
szsze tzas Dsvsas ts< ssxes 81 90
i-ees r<G<OU ~ ;ss isssA - sAr
ss.s<As As<O-~. ssz ia rss~ss ~x4l ia
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-09-07

Some of the more foolish of the Pop
ulists are declaring that Ben Henderson
was paid for his letter But the smart
Popuiists do lot. They are not going
10 say that so prominent a Populist as
Henderson could be bought.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-09-07

The Populists of Greenwood county
have nominated for the legislature a
man named Munger, who is worth
about 100000. The PopuIists are on
the lockout for the barrel every time.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-09-07
ghe Daily eagle triaau 1ornue SEPTEMBER se+

agricultural interests boost even in the
way of an experiment.
There are those who claim that the
altitude of western Kansas can not be
irrigated because of its altitude, and an
insufficiency of water with which 10
irrigate. But they cannot deny that if
water is stored during the flood time and
distributed during the drier periods that
good will result.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-09-07

A great many Democrats, including
Cleveland and Wilson, are not satisfied
with the present tariff bill, but propose,
if they have a chance, TO destroy what
little business is left.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-09-07

In theory the Pops want the Office 70
seek the man. but the slick way in
which the present incumbent sets the
wires for second nomination is some
thing 10 be admired,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-09-07

Nothing could have prevented Rev.
Botkin from going into the Popullst
party. Nothing could have held him
after Henderson told what was going on
on the inside.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-09-07

Word has gone out that the Anarchists
viii create reign of terror in France in
the month of October, and France has
Joined in and begun TO grease the guillo-
tines.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-09-07

The rainmakers claim that the great
draw back to their business is that they
ran only make it rain in wet weather
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-09-07

While wheat whisky is the result of
Democratic legislation it remains to be
seen whether they will prefer it TO corn
iuirp
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-09-07

Just watch now aud see how rapidly
Senator Householder, the Populist, does
not bring libel suit against Ben Hen
lerson,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-09-07

Mrs. Diggs appears to be living ex-
ample of what profanity will do for
woman. She has sunk out of sight.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-09-07

In Japan they now have prison
editor. When the editor In chief tress-
passes on the war regulations, this man
goes TO Jail
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-09-07

1t has not developed yet whether it is
Mir. or Mrs. Vanderbilt that is preparing
% enter upon stage career.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-09-07

Lewelling is sick Mrs. Lease and Jerry
Simpson are wrecks but IN each case
heir mouths are intact.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-09-07

Governor Waite is now shedding tears
instead of blood. There is a good deal
of method in the old mans madness.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-09-07

The repeal of the purchasing clause of
the Sherman bin was a great blow TO
Colorado. Bat if they fail TO repeal
Waite they viii be injured far more.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-09-07

Governor Waite ought to join the ir-
iigation convention at Denver and try
wading in water instead of blood.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-09-07

Lewelling will find that he can't salts
y the people by laughing at Ben Hen
iefson's letter.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-09-07

It's not George Gould but Georges
gold that the prince of Wales is particu-
larly stuck on.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-09-07

Secretary Carlisle saws he favors duty
on sugar from principle. He is in &C
cord with Mr. Hayssmyer who favors it
from interest.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-09-07
They End this way

the names of most so-called
washing compounds. And it
isn't an accident, either. It's
to make them sound something
like Pearline. That is the
original washing compound
the first and IN every way the
best. These limitations are thus
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-09-07

named in the hope of confusing youn the hope that you'll
mistake them for Pearine For people that ought
be enough 1t ought convince them that the article
initiated copied lookedup is the that the
If your grocer sends you imitation be
it back-demand Peariine Sc JAMES PYLE New York.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-07-13
A Great Mexican nlsonrsrr.

In one Of the oldest ruins OF the
state OF Oaxaca, Mexico number OF
very rare and interesting images,
found in metal have been uncovered.
These images represent people of
oriental appearance and dress, as
well as priests in their robes of sac
rifce. They bear hierOglyphics Of
unknown characters and are elabo-
Iately wrought, with fine art lines
shown in every curve. The images
found thus far are OF gold. either
wholly or in part, and are coated
with some unknown enamel. which
has preserved them from all harm in
the many years they have been bur.
led in the soil
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-07-13
SHE HAD NOTHING TO WEAR.
But Owned Costly Frocks and silk stock
inEs BY the Hundreds.

tnks Dy tne hunureus- r.I-t
What do you think OF the woman
who was the owner OF eighty-nine
dresses Of the very finest Of silk vel
vet and other expensive dress goods.
lO6 skirts Of every conceivable tex
ture and fabric. ia pairs OF silk
hose, nineteenrich and costly shawls,
and undergarments OF the finest linen
By the trunkful. and yet had never
worn single one Of these dresses.
skirts, shawls. undergarments or
pairs OF hose" said well-known
woman to Boston Herald man at
seems incredible, but those things
are some OF the articles OF
wearing apparel that belonged to Miss
Johanna Farnham Of Milton, n. H.,
although no one ever knew it but
herself until she died. She wore the
cheapest clothing all her life, and
her common remark was that she
had nothing to wear.
Miss Farnham was 50 years old
when she died. Although she went
from Milton to Boston when she was
a young girl and lived there until
her death, she always called Milton
her home. She was for years an
employe of the Boston hotels, and
made no intimate acquaintances.
When she died it was not known
that she had more than enough to
give her decent burial, but in her
old trunk in her room at the hotel
were found S.. 900 in gold securities.
a handbook showing that she had
nearly $4,000 on deposit in savings
bank, and key wrapped in piece
of paper.
On the paper was written, This
key will unlock trunk at my cousin
AIMS house in Milton The trunk
was found there and the key unlocked
it. 1t was packed full Of such things
as have mentioned and contained
another key wrapped in paper. with
information on the paper that this
key would unlock another trunk at
another place. That trunk was
found with like result. with third
key for a third trunk in still another
place. This went on until twenty
large trunks belonging to the &C.
centric dead woman had been found.
Besides the wearing apparel already
spoken Of, valuable chinaware.
jewelry, and silverware. large guam.
titles of the very finest table and bed
linen, the best English cutlery, aud
many pieces Of choice bric-a. brac
were found in the trunks. This
precious storage made load that
took two yokes OF oxen to haul 1t out
of Milton. Miss Farnham's heirs
agreed to sell the whole of these
valuables by auction in Boston. and
they netted more than Sl0,0OO-no.
where near their actual value"