The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1895-08-19

Bandinsville had rented his farm and the
agreement was that the owner was to stock
the farm and share the profits with the
renter. Both tho owner and the renter OF
the farm attended a sale of cattle, ana
the renter bought stock to a large amount
in value. lie gave no note and paid no
money. but the owner of the farm said
that no would stand good for the renter
The renter, however, In time, ran away
without paying for the cattle. and the
owner of the stock employed Captain Hume
TO assist him in securing his money Tor the
cattle from the owner OF the farm. Caplath
Hume thought lac had a good case. yet ne
decided TO consult MIR. Lincoln, whom ne
had never met.
Ing. whom he did know, in the supreme
courtroom, in company with number OF
other attorneys. among them Mr. Lincoln.
mir. Browning introduced Captain hume 70
Mr.. Lincoln. Captain Hume briefly stated
his case lie says he was not impressed with
the idea that Air. Lincoln Was a, az y, =
handsome man. but his face was marked
with tho utmost kindness. When Captaln
Hume had stated his case, Mr.. Lincoln salu:
Court is not yet in session. We VIII can
"A jury Of lawyers and try this case O. IL.
Browning was one OF the jury selected by
Lincoln Mr.. Lincoln sat quietly by while
Captain Hume stated his case TO the jury
OF attorneys No questions We're asked ana
no arguments made. Mr.. Lincoln simply
charged the jury that they must remember
that this case is close up to the line.
bearing In mind the statute of frauds
Tho jury brought in verdict Tor tiume
client, and Mr. Lincoln said to Hume: II
this case is well handled sou will recover;
otherwise YOU win not " Ii is evident that
Captain Hume handled tho case as ADVISED
10y Mr.. Lincoln. for he recovered the amount
sued for.
a Talk with Captain Hume.
The writer paid recent visit 10 Captain
Hume at Blandinsville. and learned from
him very much of interest concerning that
visit OF Mr.. Lincoln. The captain says nat
Mrs. Hume gave Lincoln a royal turkey
dinner Sunday.
MIR. Lincoln seemed to enjoy it i'm
mensely," said the captain. "and while at
the table said to Mrs. Hume: IF l had
known that was to be your guest, or that
1 Was 10 ne the -utSt ~ other fou& FRIENDS
while on this trip, I should have brought
Airs. Lincoln with me. That was my int
cHnauun, hut was todd thai several places
whore I WAS to speak th. accommo,jHu tons
were poor and the country ill-settled up. |
hare founh deliehtfnl ireads, however, at
eAarv stopping place"
During Nr Ilnco.n's stay at Captain
Hume's residence De was accorded the use
OF tile parlor bedroom. which was in real
itv TWO rooms. AIR. Lincoln began 30 show
the effect ~ great wearncss during sun
teu great many letters and had met NUM-
b-rs OF citizens. he did NOS seem disposed
20 Dc exclusive. lie seemed constantly de-
lighted 10 have found ar old friend whore
d.. could rest for time and feel perfectly
al home.
Captain Hume saws that he saw Mr. Lin
colin again after this visit aud heard him de-
lEgr one or his speeches in that campaign.
IL Hgs 8f GAIpahuf2. 8Hd tie occasion was
q joint debate between Lincoln and Douglas.
Captain HEme sag He WAS standing ia the
ereat crowd that lined the streets as the
procession moved along toward the place
ut SPECS Aluss. lie SAW The carriage in which
Mr.. Lincoln SAT. and had no idea that Mr..