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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-04
For over Fifty Years.

AN OLD AND WELL.TRIED REMEDY.-Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for
over fifty years by millions Of mothers for
their children while teething, with perfect
success. 1t soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind colo, and is the
best remedy for Diarrbea. Is pleasant to the
taste Sold by Druggists in every part Of the
world Twenty-Five cents bottle Its value
is incalculable. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Wins
lows Soothing Syrup and take no other kind.
oct12 60 eod&w1yr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-04
CHINA AND GLASSWARE.
ESTABLISHED 1922.
.J.Miller&S0ll
3l7 KING STREET.

One more day of shopping,
and the rush will be over. ust
one word for this last day. We
have wired two factories for
Banquet Lamps and Tables (;
and they will be here MON
DAY. The demand has ex,
hausted our supply and if our
prices were not lower than
other dealers, this would not
have been the case. As it is
in this line, so is it in all others.
When you buy China and
Glass you want to be sure that
you are getting it good and
a regular dealer in this line
knows his business and you feel safe
in buying of him. Then remember
that on this coming Monday you want
to fuish up your shopping with US.
Look us over, we have bargains left
yet; and you can secure them. If you
have been to Washington looking
round, then we especially invite you to
come in and compare with our prices.
You will be surprised when you do
this, to find we are offering the very best
as low as the Cheap-Johns offer their
odds and ends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-04
MEDICINAL.
mED1CINAh-
WHAT AELS YGgg?

Do you feel dull, languid, low-spirited,
fullneSs or bloating after eating, tongue
coated, bitter or bad taste in mouth, irregu-
lar appetite, frequent headaches, floating
specksh before eyes, nervous prostration
end drowsiness after meals?
If you have any considerable number of
these symptoms, you are suffering from
Torpid Liver, associated with Dyspepsia, or
Indigestion. The more complicated your
disease the greater the number of symptoms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-04
BOOTS AND SHOES.
The all absorbing Topic
What Shall We Buy for Christmas


Let us help you out with few suggestions.
Buy for the old gentleman a pair Of SLIP
PERS They are useful, comfortable and sure to
please For the young man pair of PATENT
LEATHER WALKING SHOES or Dancing
Pumps. Could there be anything more ap-
proDriate? For the small boy pair Of
LACED SHOES Gust like Iacas) or a pair of
GUM BOOTS. Either are sure winners with
Young America. For mother pair of La
DTS COMFORTS, Buskins or Slippers. She
always enjoys and appreciates a pair of them
For the young lady pair of nice PATENT
LEATHER or FINE KID DANCING and
RECEPTION SLIPPERS. These will please
beyond any doubt. For misses and children
a pair of nice KlD-LACED SHOES or BLU
CHERS They are all anxious for them, so
they will be pleased and get something SER
viceablo and useful. For a large assortment
of the latest designs in these goods we are
second to none.
F. PAFF & SON,
dec14 I'm 423 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-04
dec27 tjan9

THE ANNUAL meeting of the stockhold-
a ers of the WASHINGTON NEWS PUB
LISHING COMPANY, for the election of five
Directors for the ensuing year. will be held at
the Hotel Fleischmann, Alexandria, Va, on
WEDNESDAY, January 8, 1895. Polls open
from 2 m. to p. m. Books for the transfer
of stock will close January 5, and remain
closed until January 8. inclusive.
CHAS. Il. ALLENDER,
dec27 tian9 Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-04
DRY GOODS.

C[(BA T Rush.
Both stores crowded with
eager buyers. Why? The
reason is apparent. We have
the largest assortment, the
greatest collection of holiday
goods ever brought to Alexan-
dria and at the very lowest
prices /; we have departed
from and forgotten values and
profits. 1t is your trade we
want we mean and intend to
supply Alexandrians, or at
least a good majority of them,
with holiday goods. Our name
shall be a household name on
Xmas day. There is neither
time nor space to enumerate
the articles to be found in both
OF our extensive establish
ments, but we can repeat that
there can be found the choicest
assortment of holiday special
ties, and we invite your inves-
tigation to substantiate our
claim; we beg and request
you not to defer your pur-
chases until the last moment,
but make your selection now
while both stocks are brim full
of suggestions we have a
corps of efficient and polite
salespeople. They will assist
you in making your selections.
Come all come early! The
two big stores-n. e. and S. e.
corners King and Royal sts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-04
ByR. F. Knox. Auctioneer.

DY VIRTUE OF A DECREE OF THE
ID Circuit Court of Fairfax county, Vir-
ginia, rendered on the 18th day of November,
1894, in the chancery cause therein depend
ing under the style OF Edward Cowling and
others vs. Richard Wilmington, the under
signed, the special commissioner named there
in, will offer for sale at public auction, on
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-04

No matter what stage it
has reached, DIR. Pierce's
Golden Medical Dis
covery will subdue it.
Mrs. MARY MOTT, Of
RGuen Rock, PleGSdnts Co.,
". Va, writes: Before
using your DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery,
everything l ate would
ferment in my stomach,
and my tongue was so
terribly coated, / thought
nothing would remove it.
Since taking the Golden
Medical Discovery l can
eat q good meal. and en-
10y it"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-04
AUCTION SALES.

rFRUsTEEs SALE OF VALUABLE SUB
4 urban property near Arlington Gene.
terry, in Alexandria county, Va. By virtue of
a deed of trust bearing date October 16,
1893, and duly recorded in liber P, No. d,
folio 500, one of the land records Of Alexsn-
dria county, Va, and at the request Of the
party secured thereby, we, the undersigned
trustees in said deed of trust mentioned, will
offer for sale at public auction, on
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-04

THE ANNUAL meeting of the Stockhod-
i ers of the PEOPLES GAS SAVING
ASSOCIATION of Cincinnati will be held at
the principal Office Of the association, Nos.
PIG and 219 King street, in the city of Alex
andria, Va, on TUESDAY, the Sth day of
January. 1895, at 4:30 o'clock p. m.
CHAS. a. DICKSON,
dec1S I'd Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-04

THE ANNUAL meeting of the Stockhod-
Il ers of the PEOPLES GAS SAVING
ASSOCIATION of the District of Columbia
will be held at the principal Office of the asso
citation, Nos. 216 and 219 King street, in the
city of Alexandria, Va, on TUESDAY, the
9th day of January. 1895, at 4:3O o'clock
p. m. CHAS. d. DICKSON,
dec1S I'd Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-04

TINE ANNUAL meeting of the stockhod-
i ers of the PEOPLES GAS SAVING
ASSOCIATION of Baltimore, Md, will be
held at the principal Office of the association.
Nos. 216 and 219 King street, in the city of
Alexandra, Va, on TUESDAY, the 9th day
of January, 1895, at 4 o'clock p. m.
CHAS. n. DICKSON,
dec1S I'd Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-04
ZAUFMANN'S COMBINATION STORES
COPARTNERSHIPe

NOTICE Is HEREBY given that, from this
IN date, Mr. OSCAR F. CARTER has been
admitted in our firm, and has an interest
therein. The name of the firm in consequence
is changed from E. j. Miller & Son to E. J.
MILLER & COMPANY. We take this op-
poTtunity to thank our friends for their pa
tronage to the old concern. and bespaak a
continuance Of tho same to the new. As in
the past every effort will be made to serve
patrons promptly and faithfully.
Very respectful y,
jan1 1w E. ]. MILLER & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-04
MEETINGS.
dec24 I'd

THE ANNUAL meeting of the stockhold-
Il ers of the CAPITAL TRUST COMPANY,
for the election of Directors for the ensuing
year, will be held at the Hotel Fleischmann
Alexandria, Va, on WEDNESDAY, January
8, 1895. Polls open at 2 p. m. and close at
3p. m. Books for the transfer of stock will
close January 5, and remain closed until
January 8, inclusive.
HENRY K. SIMPSON,
dec27 tjan9 Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-04
10000
XMAS PRESENTS.

The wise ones who are making early se-
lections of CHRISTMAS PRESENTS say
Kaufmann's Combination Stores are the head
quarters.
The STOCK is the largest and PRICES the
least The special offers for the next four
weeks will be HOLIDAY PRESENTS for
everybody for 1Oc, 25c and Soc You can
buy articles for your Husbands, for your
Wives, for your Daughters, for your Sons,
your Sisters, your Uncles, your Aunts and
get them for less than ONE.HALF what you
will have to pay in any other store in the
city, at
UlJrp,Jl lrN.O n0IIDJLl nJ0Ar uTODNU
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-04

A NICE assortment of CoUNTERPANEs
"a which are to be sold out very cheap, at
AMOS B. SLAYMAKER,S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-04

In the clerks Office of the Circuit Court of
Fairfax county, Va, November Both, 1894,
I, w. E. Graham. clerk of said court, do here
by certify that K. Kemper, Commissioner of
Sale in the above named suit, has executed
bond with approved security in accordance
with said decree. Given under my hand this
30th day of November, 1894.
w. E. GRAHAM.
dec5 1aw4w Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-04
SATURDAY,

the 5th day of January, 1895,
at . o'clock p. M, in front of Edward Cowl-
ing's store in the village of West End, Fair
lax county, Va, the following described REAL
ESTATE; to wit:
First. ALL THAT LOT OF LAND with q
BRICK DWELLING and other necessary
outbuildings thereon, situated in West End.
Fairfax county, Va, near the lower gate of
the Little River Turnpike Road. and contain
ing one acre and thirty poles, more or less.
Second. ALL THAT TENEMENT AND
LOT OF GROUND in the said village Of West
End, Fairfax county, Virginia, bounded as
follows: Beginning at the intersection of
the east line of Elizabeth street with the
south line of Duke street (extended) and run
uing thence east on Duke street 40 feet 6
inches thence south 100 feet; thence west 49
feet inches, and thence north by straight
ne 100 feet to the beginning, with all rights
and appurtenances to the said lot belong
ing or in any wise appertaining, subject, how
over, to the payment of ground rent annual.
ly of $37.12.
Terms of sale: One.third of the purchase
money to be paid in cash on the day of sale.
and the residue in two equal irstallments Of
one and two years from the day of sale the
deferred payments to bear interest from the
day of SALE and to be evidenced by the notes
of the purchaser or purchasers Title to be
retained until the whole of the purchase
money is paid and all conveyancing to be at
the cost of the purchaser.
K.KEMPER,
Commissioner of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-04

IA CHESTS OF MoYUNE GUNPoW.
4f DER TEA just received by
]. C. MILRTRN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-04

A FEW switz Condi over Jackets, all wool
"A at bargain, at
AMOS B. sLAYNAKER,s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-04

CURAN CIGARS, the best make in the
" United States for cents, at
n. G. WALLACES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-04

GooD COFFEE, FRESHLY ROASTED,
VI at my store, only 22c.
&c. MILRrRN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-04

TvAPoRATED PEACHES, Apricots and
d Pears 2 pounds for % cents.
b. C. WALLACE,
900 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-04

NFEN's and BOYS GLOVES. Buck, Calf,
NE Goat and Sheep Skin, all prices, at
AMOS g. SLAYMAKERS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-04

NHEN'S UNDERWEAR we have reduced
Nk to very low price, call and see for
yourself at .,,o, CT ,y,,,rr,,,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-04

MUsCATEL RAISINs Sc; Mince Meat
IM 7c; best Mixed Nuts 10c; best Mixed
Candy &c.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-10-27
CONTROL OF THE CONWCTS.
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PRINCI-
PAL KEEPER.

He Recommends the Establishment
of n RefOrmatory for Juvenile
OGenderS-If the Legislature rails
10 Act he Recommends That the
Governor Take the Matter in His
own HandS-The Lease System OBJ
jectiOaabIe. But he Recommends
its Continuance With Certain
Qualifications.
Atlanta. Ca. Oct. 26.-Principal Keeper
Turner Of the penitentiary department
has completed his first annual report 20
the governor. and in IL makes some eN-
ceedingly timely observations and recon-
mendations with regard 10 the present
system Of handling convicts in this state
The report is especially important at this
time. in view of the fact that the question
Of continuing the lease system viii have
TO be settled 10y the next legislature at
the furthest.
Judge Turner recommends the establish
rnent Of a reformatory for the juvenile Of
Tenders, and in case the legislature fails
70 DO that, he suggests that the govern
or take the matter into his own hands,
as he has the authority to do under the
lessee contract, and see that the youthful
and unhardened criminals are separated
from those who have grown old in vice
and crime. Many of this class are now
serving their third and fourth terms in
the Georgia penitentiary. Associating the
younger ones with these makes the peni-
Tertiary, Judge Turner says, a veritable
school of crime.
The whole system, Judge Turner says,
is open to objections, as individuals re-
sponsible to the state only to a limited
degree are delegated authority to control
and punish, making the idea embodied in
this punishment only revenge. which bru-
talizes and makes the criminal more
The principal keeper is of the opinion
that the system can be remedled by max
ing every man who comes in contact
with the prisoners sworn oftlcer OF the
state, selected for his duties with the
greatest judgment and care, not only
10 see that the convict labors, but men
who are capable Of accomplishing results
that will tend to elevate him morally
The separation Of the prisoners is re-
commended SO that those who are guilty
of crimes involving moral turpitude Will
not come in contact with those who are
not guilty Of such Onenses.
Women are also recommended to be
separated in the same way, and sepa-
rate cells for each convict are also ad-
vocated.
Judge Turner is Of the opinion that
the best plan is to lease the convicts
again, with notifications of the act that
viii get better results than the present
lease. 1t would cost too much TO work
them on the public roads, he believes,
and the system would be unequal and
unjust to the taxpayers, the lessee sys-
tenn being the most economical and de-
sirable for the class Of criminals in the
state.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-10-27
A VERDICT FOR $4,000.
A Decrease of 20 Per Cent. in the
Cotton Yield of Ware County.

A Decrease of 20 Per Cent. in the
Cotton Yield of Ware County.
Waycross, Ca. Oct. 26.-Charlton court,
which was convened Tuesday by Judge
Sweat at Traders Hill, has adjourned
Among the cases tried was that of Mrs
Alice Wainwright of Waycross for dam
ages against the Savannah, Florida and
Western railway for injuries received
while alighting from a passenger train
last year at Folkston. The plaintiff was
granted a verdict for 81. 0OO
The board of managers of the board of
trade met last night at the Office of the
South Atlantic Building and Loan Asso-
citation to consider a proposition from a
shirt manufacturing concern to locate
here. The board agreed that the city
should invite the firm to move to Way
cross and the invitation was wired last
night by President Sharpe.
Hon. w. q. Brantley, who will probably
oppose Judge Turner in the next congress
sional campaign, has declined to be inter
viewed by the Morning News correspond
ent but he says he has not changed his
views on the money question since the last
campaign, when his speeches were in IA
vor of the administration and sound
money.
The cotton crop of Ware county this
year, as compared with last years, de-
creased over p per cent. on account of
the heavy rains of July and August. Both
short cotton and sea island suffered a de-
crease in yield
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-10-27
ROME's HOSTILE EDITORS.
Byrd Said to Have Refused to Fight
Duel With Knowles.

a. DOCA AAhONAeEs
Atlanta, Ga. oct. 26.-The presence in
the city this afternoon of Editor Phil
Byrd of Rome, who is supposed to be
figuring on a duel with Editor Knowles
of the same city was the cause of con-
siderable excitement about the KimbaIl
house for awhile in view of the kilograms
published, stating that he had sent COM
munication to Editor Knowles during
the morning. Col. Byrd would not talk
about the affair, except to remark thar
he was on top. He was alone while here,
and went toward the Union depot when
he left the Kimball house Ii was ru-
mOred that he was on his way to some
point outside the state to meet Mr.
Knowles and send the formal challenge,
although a telegram from Rome was to
the effect that Mr.. Knowles had declined
10 consider any communication from Col.
Byrd, on the ground that ne was not
his equal.
Rome, Ca, oct. 26.-It is understood that
Editor Knowles of the Tribune was an
preached by c. w. Underwood, a promi-
nent young lawyer, last Monday with a
demand for an apology from Editor Byrd.
Mr.. Knowles being on the eve of departure
for Atlanta, said he would attend to the
matter on his return. Thursday morn
ing Mr. Underwood asked for a reply and
Mr.. Knowles said there was none, and
that he proposed 70 consider no sort of
communications from Mr.. Byrd. Mr. I'm
derwood offered a communicat ton, sup
posed to be an invitation for Mr. Knowles
TO meet him out of the state. ThaA night
Mr.. NJ. NJ. Pepper called on Mr. Knowles
with a communication from Mr.. Under
who'd. Knowles asked if il was in refer
ence 10 the Byrd matter and refused to
receive it, While the above statement is
neither affirmed or denied, it is generally
believed TO be about as the matters stand
now. Editor Byrd is in Atlanta to-day,
ii is understood. 1t is also said that to-
morrow Hustler viii contain some refer
ences TO the matters that have transpired
this week.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-10-27

A man who can't afford to
buy our little-priced big
valued underwear must be
pretty far down in the world.
Our SOC shirts or drawers
are the best we ever saw for
the money. They are warm
and woody and as friendly to
the body as suits you'll pay
much more for elsewhere.
We carry all the medium,
better and best grades. You
can't appreciate the prices
unless you come in and touch
and see.
We are agents for Hohen-
zollern Sanitary Wooden Sys-
tenn Co., Cartwright & War
ner, Wright's Health Under
wear.
We have hitched to each
boys suit a pocketbook and
FIVE bright nickels, just to
spur up business among the
little fellows.
FALK CLOTHING co.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-10-27

-r-~~- -e~fbA CAt~e- Dc-Nf 80 f-ANS--
Savannah. Ca. Dec. /, 1894
Andrew Hanley, ESQ President and General
Manager Suwanee Springs Company:
Dear Sir-For period Of more than ten
years was constant sufferer from the pain,
Inconvenience and anxiety Of that troublesome
disease known as stone In the bladder, and
any one who has been afiicted In that way
KNOWS what IL means. I suffered all the time,
ana often TO such an extent II almost made ny
NE miserable. 1 was treated by different pny-
slclans IN the various cities where have been
stationed from time to time anc tired numer-
Gus mineral waters with little effect six
months ago, at your suggestion. 1 commenced
course OF Suwanee Springs Water, and the
result cannot be told in any better or more
euectlve way than by truthiully saying that l
am now cured. This speaks volumes and tells
the whole story. and Is induced by my grateful
appreciation for the beneat derived. Think OF
II, after spending hundreds OF dollars for med
lclneS and doctors bills. a few gallons Of SUI
vance Springs Water cured me, and without
even visiting the springs, which proves your
claim that the water IS just as beneficial when
drank at home. 1 snail always deem II duty
owe 10 the water and to mankind generally TO
tell my experience, and you have my free per
mission to use this letter as you see ut. Trust
ing That Ibyou publish 1t il may be the means
OF doing as much good to others re main,
gratefully yours,
tSigned.) E. F. HEADEN,
For sale in carboys, deaijohns and cases by
Suwanee Springs Company, Suwanee Fla.
ana Andrew Hanley, 81 Whitaker street On
uraught at Wheelers Pharmac3 !. "a Bull street.
George WaRner's, s. Bull street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-10-27
PLANT DAY AT ATLANTA.
A Thousand Employees of His System
to be on Hand.

Atlanta, Ga, Oc5 Bone thousand
employees Of the Plant Railway and Steam
ship system viii be here Monday to cell
citrate President Plants birthday. Mr..
Plant viii be dined at night by the expo
sition directors.
Brunswick. Ga, oct 26.-The Plant sys-
TEN employees, over 100 strong, will leave
here tomorrow afternoon in charge of
Division Agent Coates on special train
for the exposition. They will join the
other officials and employees at Jesup and
go into Atlanta twenty-one carloads
strong Monday morning
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-10-27
FUNERAL INVITATIONS.

FoRD.-The relatives and friends OF Mr..
and Mrs. Thos c. Ford Mr.. A. McCredmond
and P. McMurray and families are requested
to attend the funeral OF Thos C. Ford from
his late residence, No. IA Jones street, this
afternoon at 80 O'Clock
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-10-27
THE ATLANTA AND FLORIDA.
Judge Newman Passes Orders of In
terest TO the Bond Holders.

Atlanta, Ga. oct. 26.-In the United
States court to-day Judge Newman
passed an order requiring Receiver VIII
liam Bailey Thomas Of the Atlanta and
Florida railroad TO make his final report
1t was also ordered that the holders of
the original bonds, or reorganization GER
tihcates, deliver the same to Special
Master Black before Dec. 10 if they de-
sire to participate in the 3 per cent. divi-
dend.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-10-27
A BABY IN LUCK.
COIquitt County Couple Take Him
From a Home for the FriendIess.

From a Home for the Frtendless.
Albany. Ca. Oct 25.--Mr. and Mrs. L.
Hayes of Colquitt county we're in the
city yesterday on their return home from
a visit 10 the exposition. one OF the OBJ
Jects of their visit 10 the Gate City was
10 visit the Home Of the Friendless, in
order to secure "A child 10 adopt, their
only child, a daughter. having recently
married and lef- them alone. In this
mission they We're Unexpectedly success
ful, meeting on the very Threshold Of
the Home of the Friendless a poor woman
in tears, who had in her charge a bright
4-year-Oid youngster that she desired to
place in that institution, claiming that
she was the childs aunt ana having
maintained it from her scanty earnings
for year had reached the point where
she could no longer do so. Mr.. and Mrs.
Hayes relieved her of her charge with
out further inquiry, and left the poor
woman in tears over the sad separation.
The child. whose name Is Alfred but
whose history they seem to care nothing
about, is a stout, rosy-cheeked boy, and
Mr. Hayes is very proud Of him. Mr..
Hayes is a well-to-do farmer, and the
child is certainly fortunate in his adop-