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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-10

Edward Fletcher who has been treasurer W
broadway Theatre ever since It was opened j. scr
ouslv sick At Bay Shore Long Island He has re-
signed his position. and II has been ned %! Sn r's
Hughes. who has been FOR som" time MI, nrnni-
assistant Mr.. Fletcher is one OF the mos. III,
nfnt members OF the TtcasurcTs Gun ol t, DIS,
lie was one az the founders Of the cliD ana IT, w.
prps ilprt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-10
KING or CoREA'S BoDTGrIRD.

MR.. cRrArHoUsE. Az AMERICAS. RECRUITS
srro~G FORCE or FoRr!G%Ers TO PRO
TEcr HIS MAJEsfI.
London. Sept. "a dispatch 70 news agency
,.or, shanghai SAYS that Clarence p. Greaihousa'
Tho American advser az the King ~ Corea. has
,.cruitad strong force of foreigners at Shanghai
=, a., "a bodyguard II the King. who - saif 10
be afraid 70 trust Coreans
II vas announced in Dispatch from fohonama
in March last that Nj Gre aihouee. Who has been
"a. American adviser Of the king ~ Corea FOR
five years past had been released from his en-
zagement' hy tho Corean Government. His official
mi, was American Counsellor 20 'he Corean NH
,ier OF Foreign Affair. llo is hNntHcH.aA ny
birth on, wen, 70 california .n $50. There hs
g,ired q reputation As d lawyer. and for several
S,"ars edited Tho San Fraro SEQ EAam!ner 10
~ aupoiuted Ccnsul-(ieucTal 20 Japan durinG
president Cleveland Admin strauon. Later "a
v.arf 10 ,'orca whore 20 obai~e1 the favor o. me
King ard became head ~ the Posiofnce Depart
tncri Eventually he vas made foreign adiiSer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-10
NOTES or TIE STAGE.

AZ a meeting Of the Trustees ~ the Actors Fun.
OF America held this week De Wolf Hopper an
Francis Wilson were chosen trustees 10 MI Vacd.
cies Edwin r. Knowles elected secretary, A., ",
mn the vacancy caused by the resigna Ion 81 pan'e
Frohman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-10

Henry Rosenberg has taken a lease ~ the ".' -
oils Theatre at Third-ave. and One-huuu'e ,,,,
forty -second-st. and will open it on oc'o'e'
I'm Oh Kentucky.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-10

r,. ,,,rro ~ O,vmpa seem. 70 be as much l"
douh, as ever II is said tina; a. II ChamoeFN"
has refusal OF It for the syndicate when ne .sp
resents II is also said tina; ere or two ohe's
lust as good re.usals OF & Whence II aprs nnnears
a refusal does not mean murn, Inc az ,arket for
TO be that the building Is still! IN nv TsU.Yorl
ANYBODY who can meet the terms OF tho "'"
Life Insurance compa,s>
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-10

Tho consequences Of applying the Once ','
haPowors principle 10 Crete suggest
,vbich arc not wholly unrelated 10 'h'
.,|o,od interests Of The United states
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-28

The Cabinet Makers Tool Insurance
fund has now 7l3 members TWO osne-
fits were paid IN the last quarter. tHe
amount OF Insurance Is now sos.sle
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-28
HOST OF PRIVATE
ENTERTAINMENTS.
They Have Made Rockbridge Alum
Delightful This Season,
SOME OF THE EVENTS OF NOTE.
Card Parties So Numerous That IL is
Well Nigh Impossible 10 Mention
All of Thcm-A Delightful
Progressive Euchrc.

ROCKBRIDGE ALUM SPRINGS. Aug.
H.-Spccial-There have probably been
more private entertainments during the
past week than during any previous week
Of the summer, and invitations are still
circulating briskly. Card parties have
been so numerous Il is well nigh inn
possible 10 mention all Among the most
delightful were those given by Mrs.
Emry and Mrs. Waddil. two charming
Richmonders who are spending the sea-
son here. and who have both done
large share in adding 10 the social pleas
ures OF the place.
ON Monday evening Mrs. McEnery en-
tcrtained q merry throng az a. chaiins
dish supper I'm her charming sitting-rOom
IN Cottage O.. Among her guests We're
Mr.. Mrs. \. J.. Fox. Misses Jane and
Alice Serpell. Minnie Lee Baker Estelle
Courtney, Katherine Scuddor Louise Al
Ian Mayo, Annie May. and Messrs. Henry
Bridges, Albert Serpeil. Douglas and
Charles McEnery, Charles Emry. Dr.
Jones and Campbell GrOuer The follow
ing evening Mrs. w II. May. Of Louis
vile. entertained I'm the same delightful
manner in honor Of her three handsome
daughters.
PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE.
\ large progressive euchre party took
nlace Friday morning In the parl0rs Of
the Central Hotel. After q number Of
spirited and exciting games the head
prizes q gold brooch and superb sill
yer hat brush were carried off by Mrs.
A. =. Fox and Mrs. Fred Efingor. The
second honors. in the shape of q hand
some opal scarf pin and a silver-backed
brush. fell to Mr. Graves of Richmond.
and Mrs Alcoln. of Mississippi. On
Friday evening Mrs Fox. OF Indiana
polls, whose vivacity and piquant bright
ness render her a favorite wheresoever
she goes. entertained al seven-handed
euchre I'm most delightful style. The
first prize. an enamelled scarf pin, Eel
TO Mrs. Emry. and the second. box
of bon hons. was awarded Mrs McEnery
Friday evening witnessed, also, one Of
the handsomcst germans or the summer
gotten Up under the able management
OF Mrs May. Of Louisville. ana Mrs.
Stockdeu. Of Atlanta. Punch was served
during the intermissions between the
dances. and dainty little sacheis and
silver favors were given
Bowling parties are very popular az
the Alum. Miss Baltzrli. charming
recent arrival from Baltimore. entertain
cd eight couples most delightfully."- at
bowls on wednesday morning The
biehes, score was made by the hostess.
Who gracefully presented the prize.
daip.v scarf pin, 20 Miss Louise Allan
So, The gcntleman's prize. a hand
s....c SILVER lat brU@A. zen 10 DR.. Niche,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-28
OLD OCEANS BREEZES.
The Lines of Those az Ocean View Fall
in Pleasant Places.


OCEAN VIEW August 2L-Special-
Inc seasons 10y the seashore come and
go, and bring with them 10 Ocean Wow
the Charming and delightful creation, tho
summer girl. which makes the long, hot.
sWelerns days of summer pass on fairy
wings % all male frequenters or like re-
sorts. During the past week many guests
from Ocean View Hotel have been visit
ing Old Point % see the battle-scarred
War-stAined vessels. which ara now coi-
lecting az Hampton Roads from Southern
waters. This harbor presents an impress
slYo scene with SO many starry banners
paying with tho winds. as the returning
heroes wave enthusiastically 20 the crowd,
which respond TO their demonstrations OK
JOY.
Tho par.or Rotations given by several
OF the guests OF this hotel were very
good and highly entertaining and muca
enjoyed by many present, especially the
two arlcics-"In the Usual Way and
Seeing Things at Night" Trey were en-
joyed as much f0r the uniqueness and
humor they contained as well as Tor the
mastery way they were rendered.
Captain Frank Cunningham. of Rich
mOnd, sang for the guests nj Ocean View
Hotel Saturday night
Yesterday was a regular gala day for
the people at ocean View Hotel This
place was literally alive with people
Gecked in their Sunday attire from every
direction 10 witness the target compeu-
ton which went ON here SD successfully
for tho Richmond HOWItzcrs Messrs. Lee
Erskine and Lewis made the successful
competitors "a present of o. handsome
nfty-d0iiar silver cup with "a beautiful
design of e. cannon ensraven or its face.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-28

Of Charlottesville. Among Tho guests
were Misses BrIscoe. of Baltimore. Miss
Randolph. of shinet0u; Misses Ser
pcll Bessie Baker and Minnie Lee
Baker of Norfolk. Miss Mayo. of Rich
mond. and Mossrs. Gordon Thomas. Of
Alexandria, Albert and Goidsbor0ugh
Serpcn of Norfolk. Trotman, Of Ports
mouth; Moon and Emry. of Richmond
and Dr. Niche. OF Charlottesville
Miss Minnie Leo Baker. a charming
Norfolk belle. IS a. recent arrival who
bias made hosts of friends during her
stay here
Invitations are out FOR large euchre
party 90 DE given next week by Major
Emry On honor OF 4li-s Esteue Courtney
of Richmond; one of tho most popular
girls here.
THE RECENT ARRIVALS.
Mr.. Mccormick. Of Chicago, who made
so many friends during his visit here
FIN the early part of the summer. has
received an enthusiastic welcome OF bis
recent return.
Prominent among The arrivals OF Che
week are John ID. Potts. Richmond: Miss
Eloise Dull. Of Roanoke; IL. NJ Wallace,
SuOttsw0Od. Va; Air5. $. d. Wilson,
Miss Wilson. Lexington. Miss Rena VIII
lams. Richmond. Miss McLarus. Wash
ingion; Dr. II. r. Morrison. virginia;
j. H. Davidson. Lexington; Cen. chas.
y. Anderson. Richmond. Woricn Pope
Washington: w ID. May Louisville.
KY: T. J.. Emery North Carolina; T.
Courtney. Richmond. vs.. NJ. Flanagan.
Virginia: w. C.. IONS Richmond Mr..
and Mrs. j. Mccarthy. Miss Mccarthy,
Roanoke. 6. j.. Ri.i.. Baltimore, Miss
Katharine Bartzen 1iss Brlscoe. Balu
more. Gordon Tn0mHs Alexandra, Mrs
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-28
BROAD STREET'S NEW BILL.
Manager Leath Promises the Best
Show Of the Season.

During tho present season whenever
Manager Thomas 6. Lcath. of the Broad
street Park Yaudevn.es. has promised
the patrons Of the resort a splendid bill
headed by one or more stars, he has
always kept his promises, and often ex-
ceeded his most sanguine expectations IN
giving bills that oyer-topped In many IN
stances the predecessors with which they
were compared There are strings 20 be
pulled I'm the vaudeville business. as In
nearly AN others and Manager Leath has
during the past week placed himself In
touch with several OF the most reputable
and largest theatrical agencies In the
East. aud as the outcome OF this enter
prise he can without any hesilancy an
n0unce FOR the coming week the best
bin over seen at the Auditorium.
TO head tho array Of talent In this
clmaxug bin Manager Leath has en-
gagged FieIding the famous comic Jug
gicr Yielding is not only "a 1ugsler OF re-
markable agility and daring, but he Is
comedian as well lie makes his audi
ence merry with bis wit while be fools
their vision with an act OF good Jug
sling. Next in the list OF good v.u1e-
Vile things are the Three Harrissi "a
Their. son, and daughter. who are known
90 many audiences as the clereresl TRIO
OF comedians. singers and dancers IN the
vaudeviles. The senior Harris does a
most natural black-face act that teens
with genuine negro hIm0r, and the jul
veniles are seen as tramp and soubrett9
respectively. Another trio IS the Three
wright Sisters, pretty as pictures, and
girls who have cultivated only the most
nn-de-secle dances. and besides they are
charming singers. Resale Wright. the
Youngest Il the trio gracefully claims
the admiration Of those who have seen
her splendid buck and wing dancing and
has as yet 20 NEE, her equal in her pee
culiar class OF dances. Little Miss LII
Ian Barlow. n daughter OF Nit G.. Bar
low. the veteran minstrel. VIII Increase
the liveliness % the bill with her fetching
manner OF singing French cAasonette
songs. and Jack Norworth. who Is witty
and full Of bright stories 10 his very nn-
ger tips. IS going 90 DO a double turn 20
give the public a view OF his remarkable
versatility. He first appears as an old
time negro, and tells OF many troubles
and then later on he IS seen as Mr.
Norworth himself. and gives tho audience
q Jolly round OF story. song, and dance.
Taken as q whole the bill promises 70
be the best OF the season as Manager
Leath has so emphatically declared.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-28
DELIGHTS OF
THE CHAUTAUQUA
Impressions of a Richmonder on a
Visit to the Assembly.
AN INTELLECTUAL MECCA.
A Place of Recreation and Health
Seeking TO Which Pilgrims from
All Points Of the Compass Di-
rect Their Steps.

CHAUTAUQUA ASSEMBLY. y. Y,
August 26.-Special.A summer at Chau-
rauqua Has one dreamed of visiting
famed ChautauQua and Unexpectedly
realized his wish? The scene presented
him as he approaches Il by steamer from
Lakewood. whence ne has travelled via
.P!ttsburg. Is more than pleasing. A
lake with myrlads OF skiffs. bathers on
the shore forgetsul OF time, people chat
ting together in groups children sailing
tiny boats, and reaching out hands
In infantile delight: indentations OF gras.
sy slope in the background; tall trees
and trees yinegrown: hotel and nests OF
cottages on torraoed hillsde-an painted
in the beauty OF a closing day
AN IDEAL PLACE
Mingllng sweet strains Of welcome with
the music on board tho boat IS the music
of the band on the pier. and an i'm
preston IS created the holiday aspect
of which is not to be ofiaoed by that Of
the more serious and many-sided life TO
be found here In this harmonious
Blending, the charm and fascination OF
the place consists. and this makes OF II
an intellectual Mecca. a place Of recrea-
ton and health-seeklng. to which pill
grims from all points OF the compass d.
rect their steps.
When one Is told that but twenty-five
years ago. the first Chautauquans gath
cred by torch-light and lamp-light 10
found a new city for the uplifting Of the
people. how they began with song and
hymn and prayer and an abiding faith
IN their work. the outgrowth o. to-day
seems marvellous.
ARE ENTERTAINED.
Instruction and entertainment arc pro-
vided for every one in this unique city.
The moderate pace OF mover hasting,
never resting" has brought every year
ahead OF the last and an admixture OF
healthful work and healthful play. may
account for the contented. thoughtful
mien OF the passcr-by and his freedom
From nervous haste or straitlaced dig
nlty. Tho older person revcls IN lectures
on All history and criticism the ubiQui-
tous s.ii ioy is coached In the de-
lights g. ,amr-life, soldier-life and the
rights aud duties OF citizenship; nor can
n be less pleasure 10 The student OF the
Bible and OF the everyday topic OF So
GEOLOGY. or TO the lover Of music and tho
arts The HEADQUARTERS OF the various
religious denominations, tho social clubs,
Language clubs gymnasium and tennis
clubs. prove that the individual task has
been consulted
MANY RICHMOND PEOPLE.
This season has been unusually sttrac-
bya Eaay i.sAaVn4 2sSp.s are hsse
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-28

women and golfers: Miss Kilooufne,
Columbus, Ohio; Misses Chanberlin, Phil
adelphia: Miss McLaren. 81. Louis, and
scores OF others.
Dr. John c. Hemmeter. chemical profess
scr OF Medicine In the University OF
Maryland, Baltimore, with his charming
wife, are registered at the Homestead.
The doctor is an accomplished musician.
Mrs. Thomas wanamaker. Mrs. A. Il.
Legare, Mrs. Tilghman, Mrs. Bushnell,
Mrs. A. Prag, Mrs. NJ. Pras and Mrs.
W. c. Sproul are among the very at
tractive young married women soJourning
at tho Hot.
Mrs. John w. Tobin. Mrs. John F.
Tobln. Mrs. A. s. White. Mrs. l.. G..
Gilbert. child and nurse. form a very In
teresting party from New orleans.
Mrs. John Wanamaker. Miss Wana
maker and maid. Mrs. Thomas -. Wanna
maker and maid. Miss Alice J. Welsh.
Thos. y. Wanamaker. all OF Philadelphia.
are now delightfully."- located at tho Home
stead for the fall season.
Miss N. Cary Thomas, dean or "bryn
Mawr." College. with one OF her able as
sistants, Miss Gwim, is here FOR the
baths.
Mr.. and Mrs. Douglass IT, Gordon. OF
Baltimore. are among the recent arrivals.
Mrs. Gordon. who was the beautiful Miss
Clark, OF Newport News, is as handsome
and attractive as when she was a
reigning Virginia belle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brydon Tenant. OF Rich
mond, were az the Homestead several
days during the last week. They are now
az the Cold sulphur and will return on
the LIST OF September for the fall season.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Dunlop. or Peters
burg, will spend the fall at the Hot
Iney have engaged n handsome suite
from the first Of September.
Lieutenant G.. p. Marquis. OF Chicago.
who IS the guest OF Mrs. Chamberlin. OF
Philadelphia, is enjoying his rest after
the stirring events before the city Of
Santiago De Cuba.
Among those registered here from
Richmond are: Miss J. E. Sullivan. Miss
kosenbaum. Mr. Riddle. Jr.. Mrs. \. NJ
Sublett Miss Ruth Sublett, Jas. r. Long.
p. IT, Gerton. John J. Gallagher. c. r.
SUCK, Mr. and Mrs Brydon Tenant,
Charles $. Crcnshaw. and many others.
J. $.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-28
Bidding OOOdByC 10 the SCdShOrc Girl.

Among the most talented lecturers, are
representatives from Richmond. Peters
burg, and Charlottesville. More than
five hundred SOutherners are on the
grounds. The tune of Dixie in patriotic
singing ranks in popularity with Ny
Country. The Amphithcatre having a
seating capacity OF between five and
six thousand and a large chorus gallery
and pipe organ. has been filled TO over
flowing. II is here that the numerous
concerts. popular lectures, and entertain
ments are held. as also the great ser
vice on Sunday. The HAL in the
Grove" modelled after the Parthonon
at Athens Higgins Hall. or one or more
OF the schools in the various colleges. or
the conferences in the open air beneath
tan shade trees, each come in for a
share of attention. In Kellogg Hall little
children were happy in their plays with
ideal teachers.
a SUGGESTION.
In the School Of Pedagogy, child study.
nature study, story telling, pictures. art
led the child into realms Of thought til
one felt like exclaiming, "Oh. to be a
enid again. Just now, by way OF di-
gression, while people are under the
influence of the wonderful lesson learn
cd in the Congressional Library in
Washington, and while so much talk is
gong on about the history 10 be adopted
IN our schools. some good father might
interest himself In placing plaster casts
busts of our own dear heroes I'm our
school-rooms. The plan in other places
has been tried with success. and good
can be accomplished in this way by in
spring our children to a KNOWLEDGE of
the true and the brave.
cannot close my article without
speaking OF this English year in the
Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle
The books have been selected with spe-
cial reference 20 self-educating readers
and they interest thousands of students
VINO agree 10 give half an hour TO sys-
temdtc study through ten months for
TOUR years. Too many people have reap
ed advantages for me to extol the course
Dy Wofd OF praise. A. L. S
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-28
\ Cobweb Party.

HOTEL BEDFORD. Aug. Especial. 49,
The hearts Of the many little ones were
made happy on Tuesday evening last
by cob-web party under the supervi-
sion Of Mrs. Chas. r. Ingram, OF Nor
folk and Mrs. Willie Gilman. Of Rich
mond. Promptly at o'clock =. NJ. the
children assembled IN the ballroom to
unweaVe the web and search for their
many prizes. Al the close of their games
refreshments We're served. from six
tables. decorated with roses and ferns
by the haperones-Mosdames Wolcott,
Edel Gardner, Johnson, Underwood and
Lizer. Among the latest arrivals are
Misses Maude and Jacque Underwood.
Smithheld. Mrs. Rosa Wise and her
charming daughter. Miss Lily and Mas
ter Leo Wise. Mr.. and Mrs Wolcott. Of
Ohio; Mr.. Bcacher and Miss Mary Beach
er.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-28
NIAGARA FALLS TOURS

Via r.. Il. and 4. X. IL, and Penn. x. X
Round trip rate from Richmond only
$l40O
Special trains leave Washington via
Pennsylvania railroad at 1855 A. NJ. Sept.
LIST, September 18th and September 29th.
Tickets from Richmond good twelve
days: good for return passage on all reg
ular trains except limited express trains.
Stop-over allowed on return trip at Buff
falo Rochester and Watkins Glen. For
further information apply TO Richmond
Transfer Company. No @S east Main
street. to ticket agent Byrd Street Sta
ton. or TO [ A LAY LOR,
Trails Manager.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-28
VARNlSH WORKS.
\ New Enterprise 90 be Started Up in
Richmond.

A charter was granted yesterday by
Judge j.. r. Wexford. Of the City Cir
cult Court. TO a corporation TO De known
as the Atlantic Narl.sh Works OF Rich
mond Va. which company IS formed for
the purpose OF manufacturing. selling
ana shipping varnish and other articles
usually handled !n tha line OF such bust
ness.
The capital stock OF the company is not
20 be less than $4,000 nor more than
100000. divided into shares OK the par
value of 500 each.
The amount OF real estate TO be held
shall not exceed fifty acres. The principal
Office IS TO be in Richmond, and the com
pany b. given authority 10 establish
branch Offices wherever needed
The names Of the officers and directors
are as follows:
President. G.. w. Tanner; secretary ana
general manager. r. G.. Worthinston'
treasurer. W e. Tanner, Jr. Directors
G.. w. Tanner. G. G.. Fairbanks W. A
Crenshaw. W. T. Tanner, Jr, and Edgar
c.. Gum.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-28
sICK HEApACHE CuRED

and It's cause PERM nenIy removed WIN
DR. Davids Liver pills. they not ohly
act at once on the digestive organs
causing the food to properly assimlate'
but they thoroughly remove all obstruc-
tons and accumulatlons in the stomach
and bowels and thoroughly stir the liver
TO proper action and keep Il perform
ing its functions
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-06

The following pretty story is told Of
Mrs. Grover Cleveland: At one Of the
public receptions given at the White
House an old lady who was drawn up
in the line that was pushing its way
forward 10 shake hands with the presi-
dents wifo dropped her handkerchief
just before getting 20 Mrs Cleveland.
She was too old and rheumatic 10 stOop
down and recover il, and those back Of
her in the line were too intent upon get
ting the one feeting glimpse possible Of
the mistress of the White House 10 no.
tice the old lady's loss, and the hand
kerchief was trampled upon roughly.
Just before the old lady reached her
Mrs. Cleveland stepped out Of her place
and deftly picked up the handkerchief,
tucked il in her dress and, taking her
own fresh one which was Of the most
delicate, dainty lace, smilingly handed
It to the old lady with the sweet re-
mark, PLEASE take mine, and when
you get home send il back 10 me, will
you?" And when the handkerchief came
back to her Mrs. Cleveland returned
that Of the owner. freshly Numbered,
lying on the top Of a beautiful box Of
rosebuds that came from the White
House conservatory.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-06
Po1A1oss IN VIRGINIA.

visited 4 farm last week where | saw
successful potato growing. LAST veal
the owner sold his potatoes for $500
grown on l25 acres OF land. de thef
grew second crop Of potatoes on part
OF the l25 acres and corn on the rest
The crops grown on the l25 acres In ons
season reached in value fully Sl3,Ooo
This year from 200 acres in potatoes ht
expects 10 sell 10000 barrels AZ such
prices as will bring him s2 per barrel on
the farm. \ week sgo he had already
sol $3.50 barrels, and without doubt ht
will sell SO, 600 worth Of potatoes grove
on 200 acres of his 700 acre farm.
The singular part of this Is the fact
that the present owner OF the farm was
compelled To take IL for debt. He be
came security for a former owner and
got left 10 the tune Of SO, 900, and had
TO take the 700-acre farm or nothing
He grumbled and growled and protested
against taking the farm for the debt, but
IL was ''Hobson's choice" and he took 1t
Last year he made over one-third the
81, 900 clear profit This year he vii
make more than half the $4,000 clear
profit, and next year he will clear the
farm, get back his $40, 900 and have the
700 acre farm beside. The former owner
could not make his living and pay taxes
and expenses on the farm. The present
owner lives in the city twenty miles
away and hires all his work done, and
vet Is clearing the farm up in three an
nual crops of potatoes, grown on less
than one-third the number OF acres In the
farm.-Country Gentleman.