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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-13
BURTON is
INDICTED AGAIN
(Scripps News Association.)

ST. LOUIS, April 13.-The federal
grand jury today again indicted
United States Senator Burton of
Kansas on five counts, Three of the
FIVE charge dare that he made an
agreement with the Rialto Grain &
Security company to protect them
from postal investigation. The other
two are that he accepted money for
these services.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-13
(Scripps News Association.)

SALT LAKE, April 13.-Papers
were drawn up today in one of the
most far-reaching suits in the his
tory of Utah. The farmers in the
vicinity of the smelters will ask the
courts to permanently restrain all
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-13

University of Chicago professor
is bringing dead cats back to life
There's nothing those u. of c. pro-
fessors won't do to get their names
In the papers.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-13

(Ecripps News Association
WASHINGTON, April 13.-The
state department made public today
official correspondence which disclos-
ed the fact that the japanese govern
ment announced to Minister Griscom
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-13
MORE DEATHS
ARE REPORTED
FROM INDIA
(Scripps News Association

SIMLA, India, April 13,-Further
reports from the outlying districts
state the recent earthquake caused
400 deaths in the state of Mandi.
Many hundreds were killed in the
Sultanpur district.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-13
PRESIDENT LEAVES TEXAS

morning. 1t will reach there at 8
this afternoon. According to schedule,
the train will leave for Colorado with
the presidents party at $50 tonight
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-13
}pf|IT UftI||1f
F|QH1hQ WITH
STANDARD OIL
<Scripps News Association.)

NScIIpPS NeWS HSSoCIdtiO1'1
MARIETTA, Ohio, April 13.-The
will of the late George Rice. who
ard Oil company, was probated here
today. His entire estate is valued at
100000. He was formerly wealthy
man.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-13
(Scripps News Association.)

FORT WORTH, Tex, April Ia
The presidents special started for
Frederick, Okla, at 10 o'clock this
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-22
MURDER THEORY
NOW ABANDONED
Police Think Young Harrison Field
Either Committed Suicide or Shot
Himself Accidentally.
Especial to tho Dairy rress.)

RICHMOND, VA, July 2l.-The
theory that young Harrison Field was
murdered al the Reservoir Park last
Saturday night has been abandoned
Circumstances brought 10 light yes
tcrday break down the only grounds
for this theory. and these circrim-
stances are that the $3.50, the pocket
knife nd the latch ke- which young
Field should have had and which were
not found upon his person, have been
subsequently discovered.
The money was found in the pocket
of the suit of clothing which the young
man discarded Saturday and left al
his room. The latch key was also
found in his room, and the knife. after
n diligent search. was found at the
shop where young field worked.
Coroner Taylor this morning dis.
cnsscd all the evidence in the case.
The missing money was his ground
for holding Ia Tho murder theory.
Since that has been found he, as well
rs the family of Mr. Field, have nut
aside that theory.
Two other theories are yet to be
solved Was il accident or suicide ?
The coroner leans ia the former
theory. and he says that the prcpon-
dcrancc of circumstances point to Il.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-22

After being operated by receivers
Tor two years, since before the line
was completed. the Hampton Roads
HALLWAY and Electric Company is TO
hn sold nj auction to the highest bid
der. An order providing for the sale
oi the property of the company was
entered yesterday afternoon by Judge
Edmund Waddill, .Ir.. in the Norfolk
United States District Court
The order provides that the sale is
to take place after it has been duly
advertised in papers of this city, Nor
folk. Richmond Philadelphia and
other cities for five weeks.
Application for the sale of the road
WAS made yesterday morning by Attor.
ncy Il. c. Elickforl. representing the
Stockholders, AMI Attorney Goodrich
lIaiton. of Portsmouth. representing
he Providcnt Life and Trust Com.
any, of Philadelphia. The Philadcl-
phia company is trustee for the first
mort gage hondhOldcrs, the decd cover
ing S150,000 as first lien ON the entire
property.
Tho sale of the property will he sub.
icct to such liens as the court may de-
tcrninc to hc superior To The first
mortgage bonds for s75n.000
AT the time of the sale the sum of
$1,000 must he deposited in cash and
the sum of $200,000 must he paid with
| in ten days thereafter or when the
property is ready for delivery under
order of court. Tile sum of $220,0OO
in cash is the estimated amount Of the
receivers certificates now outstand-
ing which come for payment before
anything else and the court expenses
incident to the management of the
trust for the long period that the af-
fairs of the road have been In litiga-
ton.
The majority hondholdcrs. who arc
those that have hcen buying the re-
cciver's certificates and thus putting
up the money needed for the improve
mcnt and completion of the road, will
have the right To bid on the property
and buy ii in if they so desire They
can devote their receivers certificates
To payment on the necessary cash of
S220.000. and after this total in cash
has been paid they can, il they are tho
highest bidders, apply their bond of
| $750,O00 10 the purchase price over
and above the $220,000. the property
being sold however. subordinate to all
mechanic and supply liens which the
court may hold To he superior to the
first mortgage bonds
| After the sale the purchaser must
pay The liens approved by the court
within fifteen days, or the court may
place tho road i'm the hands of receiv-
erS again.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-22
Auction Sale by Hedvig Jacobson.

Auction Sale by Hedvig jacobson.
by virtue of Il deed of trust cXccut-
cd to nc on the 21st day of January,
1899. and duly recorded In the Corpor-
alton Court clerks Office of the city of
Newport News, Va, on tho 9th day Of
January. 1890, (dcfault having hcen
made in the payment of the debt there
in securely, ! shall on Monday, the
31St day Of July, 1905. at 1890 n. m.
on the corner OF 33rd street and Hunt
lnginn avenue, in front of the old
Dnily Press building. in the city of
Newport News. Va, sell by public auc-
ton, all those two certain lots of
ground situated in the said city and
known as lots Nos. 81 and 90. In block
223, on certain map entitled map
Of part of The city of Newport News"
which map is duly recorded in the Cor
p0ration Court. clerks Office, in plat
book one. at page three. These lots
arc on Thirty-third street within few
feet Of Huntington avenue.
TERMS: Cash.
a. c. GARRETT, Trustee.
7-21-12t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-22
CHEAP ADVERTISING.
CASH IN ADVANCE.
ONE CENT a WORD.

Advertisements unuor classified
heads in this column will be Inserted
at tho uniform rate of ono cent a word
for each insertion. No advertisement,
however small, leas than rs centu for
tho first Insertion. Cash In advance
invariably. Special rates mado on long
contracts. Orders for dIscsntInuanoo
must DO made In writing.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-22
Mcw YorI.. II: ST. Louis, 2.

NEW YORK. July 3l.-Thc Now
iCrks made 81 RIM away game of it
against the ST Louis team here today.
Score: X IL f.
ST. Louis .....0o002o00 I 4
New York .....l GOO30i XII lG |
T""' ami Grady; Mathcwsnn. FL
lintI, Bowcrman and Clarke. Time.
l,i0 Umpire Johnson. Attendance,
$500
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-22
Detroit. g; washincton. 7.

Dii1i,OlT, July 2l.-Dctroit won
through Mullins effective pitching.
Score: Il II |:
Detroit .......l3200 IL :
Washington ...io00000o3 81 = ,
Mullin. ltillian. Drill and Doran:.
Townsend AMI i<itiridgc. Umpire
Connolly Time. 2:O5.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-22
r.. II. Il,
Boston. G: Cleveland. O.

CLEVELAND, o.. July 2l.-Clrvr-
land made nine hits AMI secured three
bases on balls off Tannchill. yet could
not score.
Score: II II L,
Cleveland 100000 {? o
Boston .........00 0'l-G II |
Bernhard and l'cmis Tannchill and
Crigcr. Time. 40. Umpire, Common.
Attendance. G.53i.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-22
Chicaoo. 3: Bostor. ?

BOSTON. July 2l.-Chicaeo won
iii the eleventh inning today.
Score: II II T.
Boston ....,o00o00l 0O0-2 Is =
Chicago .....l 5000 1000 Ia s |
FraHor and Moran; Briggs and
King. Time, l:5S. Umpire. O'Day.
Attendance. l.3T2.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-22
Thinning AND PLUMBING.

YES, l INSTALL STEAM HEATING,
hot water heating. hot air heating
and latrobes. When l get through
the job is satisfactory. ]. A. VANDE,
GRIFT, zoos Huntington avenue.
5-25-h
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-22

The central point of attraction in
Atlantic City is the Dunlop, where the
best service can he had, on either
American or European plan.
7-2O.12t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-22

WANTED-BOY. AT ONCE. MUST
he able to read and write and willing
to work Apply to WARWICK
PRINTING CO., 211 Twcnty-iifth
street 7-15-tf
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-22

Wncrtzburger beer is tho acme or
perfection in the art OF beer brewing
The Old Dominion Brewery Us the most
up-to-date plant and turns out only up.
to-date beers. Ask for Old Dominion
WuertZburgcr or for Dixie. It
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-22

Summer Excursion Rates to Chase
City, Buffalo Lithia Springs, Clarks.
Vile, via Southern Railway.
For particulars call on or write w.
w. CROxrON. passenger agent, Nor
folk, Va. 6-29-tf
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-22
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
American League.
YESTERDAYS GAMES.
chicaao. 2: New York.

inning contest.
Score: II. III. IL
Chicago ...00on0oo0l o0l-2 2
New York % 900 u00OuU-l ! 9
Altrock ana Mcfarland: Ortiz and
Mcclure. Time, 2:Ui. UmpircS. Shcri
dan AMI Mccarthy. Attendance, :,69n
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-22
ST. LOUIS, 3; Athletics. 2.

ST. LOUIS. July 2l.-Gladc today
outpitched Coakley in thirteen in
ming game.
Score: Ri T.
st Louis % 200O0O00000 3l3n
phlla 10000 600OO0-2 ) 3
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-22

Dixie's side partner, Old Dominion
WuertZburger. now out. The finest
beverage known. 1t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-22

Dixie's side partner. Old Dominion
WuertZhurgcr, now ont The finest
beverage known. 1t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-22

DiNic's side partner, Old Dominion
WucrtzhurGcr, now out. The finest
beverage known. 1t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-22

ASK the man for n glass of that de-
licious WucrtZburgcr. Makes new
blood It
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-22

OLD DOMINION BAGGAGn TRANS
fer Co., N. F. Ketchum, Manager.
Office, G. & o. Station. Phones: Bell
Nos. 401 and 1856; Citizens. No IL.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-22
WANTED.

WANTED-EN ENERGETIC. BOYS. TO
carry Daily Press routes. Apply 10
CALCULATOR, Daily Press Office at
IL III. today. 1t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-22

Old Dominion Wucrtzburger, the
finest beer in America. It.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-22

HAVE YOUR PIANOS TUNED BY T.
Fl. FERGUSON, local examiner for the
Helmholtz National Society OF
Piano Tuners of America. Bell
phone. 1859; Cltz. phone, 90. Ware
rooms. S110 LIZ Washington avenue.
Aft
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-22
HAMPTON ROADS
LINE TO Be SOLD
Order Issued by Judge Waddill
FIN Federal District Court
Yesterday.
AUCTION SALE IN FIVE WEEKS

Advertisement Must Appear in Papers
of Several Cities-Purchaser Must
Risk Having to Pay Various Liens
Which May be Approved by the
Court in Future.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-22
EDUCATIONAL.
State Female Normal School
FARMVILLE VA

Tho State Offers frr, tuition for wor
thy young women who wish to prepare
themselves for teachers.
Liberal Courses in Language, Liter
nturc, Science and Manual Arts.
Strong professional Course with Nor
nal Training
Extensive improvements embodying
the best features of
Modern Educational Equipment
are tn he ready for the next session.
The Faculty has been strengthened
by the appointment of several gradu
aics from leading American Universe
ties.
Session higgins Sept. 9th. Catalogues
sent on application.
J. L. JARMAN, Pres.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-22
TRANsFss COMPANIES.

MERCHANTS BAGGAGE TRANS
FER CO.. ]. 8. Daily. superinten-
dent. Office M. & n. T. Co. Bell
phones 20 and 218. 5-2S-tf
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-22
AUCTION Sales.--future DAYS.


ADMINISTRATORS SALE OF VAL
uARLE LAUNDRY AND BUILD
ING
The undersigned. as administrator
Of the estate of j. w. Griswold, dc
ceased. will sell nj public auction, for
cash in hand. on the promises, No
300 Washington avenue, on
MONDAY. JULY 31ST, AT 2 P. NJ.
that valuable property known rs the
TROY STEAM LAUNDRY, including
all machinery, Office furniture. etc. to-
gether with the building on said prem
iscs. and tho lease of tho lot on which
the same is located from Il. |. Mason
and S. j. Dudley, trustees. which lease
runs for n period of five years from the
first day Of January, 1908, at n yearly
rental of 5000. This laundry Is now in
operation and doing good business.
Any one desiring to- inspect the same
can find me Mt tho above address.
J.. G. BRISTOW,
7-lS-10t Administrator.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-22

WORKINGMEN'S ICE CO. WISH TO
notify the public that they sell strict
ly water drinking ice made by the
0. d. Brewery. Retail price SOC
hundred; 90 pounds, zoe. Bell
phone 33G 7-2.tf
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-22
FURNITURE.

BUY, SELL OR Eek.
change furniture and stoves. High.
est cash prices paid. G. w. LEWIS,
No. 2b02 Huntington avenue. U
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-22

Nuthing like Old Dominion Wuertz
burger. Ii
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-22
COAL AND WOOD.

MUNDY & COWARD, ANTHRACITE
red ash and splint coal, oak and
pine wood. Citizens phone, 1913;
Boil phone. 126. 1871
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-22
UNDERTAKINGS.

w. p. ROUSE, FOR GOOD SERVICE,
and fine hacks. 234-23s Twenty-flfth
street. Phones. 81.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-22
SPECIAL NOTICES.

SPECIAl.-25c SIiAMIOOING. 25c-
For ten days shanipnoins done for
2ac. ending August ;. MRS. MAS
SEf ~ CLlGRMONr, 2il Twenty
sixth street 7-2o.lf),
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-22

RIaMOVAI@HUB CLEANING AND
PRESSING co. hns removed to
32l3 Washington avenue. 5-1G-lm
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-22

HAMPTON COLLEGE
Classical School For Girls and YOUNG
Ladies.
Classical course unsurpassed. I'M
usual advantages in Art and Music
Session begins September 2S. Until
September IL address
MISS FITCIIETT,
l22 Duke Street. Norfolk Virginia.
7-l-3m
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-22

A VICTOR TALKING MACHINE OR
an Edison monograph will he Il de-
ltghtful feature of outdoor life in
summer, whether In camp, on the
porch. or IN the lawn. THE GEO.
ID. HAMPTON PIANO CO. 30 2ard
street. 7.6-if
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-22

Glade nad Roth; Coaklcy and
Schrcck Time. l;55. Umpire,
O1oughin. Attendance, 1.S0O.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-22

HAVE YOUR BOATS BUILT AND
engines installed by the HAMPTON
ROADS BOAT BUILDING CO. See
us for information. Bell phone, 1874
4-23-tf
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-22

THE REASON FOR OUR LOW
prices Is. small expenses. Before you
buy furniture see r. H. HARVEY &
CO.. 224 Twenty-eighth street. 4-s-tf
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-22
PECIAL..- =
PRICE: S.. ].
On Wire Screens, Doors and Ice
Cream Freezcrs iiNsf

oh wire ocreeHs' DoorS and Ice
Cream Freezera. 40"
The 25c size Screen, 1Sx33 Inches. .1ec
The CSC size Screen. 24xss inches i ya ,22o
The 32c size Screen, 24xs6 inches. .aec
The 4oc size Screen. sox36 inches. $50
A good Door. suitable for3 Kitchen,
75c complete.
A good Door, sullablex for front,
'l.o' complete. &asaz. A
2 at. blizzard Freezer . Z $3.50
3 at. Blizzard> Freezer .. ~. ag.s $3.50
4 at. Blizzard Freezer |. Y. 7. s22o
G at. Blizzard Freezer y. $40
s at. Blizzard Freezer %. y. 1886
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-22

]. II. CAFFEE & SON. s3ra st. and
Huntington Ave. Both phones No l;
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1905-02-16
The Final Act.
Richmond News Leader.

Richmond News Leader.
Throughout Virginia there is profound
relief that the hideous McCue tragedy is
closed. The man has paid the penalty Of
his crime with his life The purposes Of
the law have been fulfilled, its functions
and duties have been performed.
The execution, solemn and CHASTITY as il
was, marked the triumph of the law, sound
public sentiment. justice and courage. 1t
is not an easy thing to hang man who
stands high commercially, socially and po'
litically, who is well provided with money
and who has the support of influential
friends and large and powerful family
connection. To reach such a result we
must have prosecuting officers, jury, judge,
court of appeals and Governor not only
iucorruptible but with intelligence to see
and understand clearly and moral strength
to withstand the pressure of much senti-
mentality and the force of the natural
pity and sympathy which the extremity
of the human being arouses in all hu-
name hearts. Because all these agents
and representatives of the law were
faithful, justice Tas done. These last
few days probably every man and wo'
man in tie State has been profoundly
sorry for the strong, able and sue
cessful man waiting in his cell for the
hours to bring the time of bis shameful
death. But the great majority of the peo-
pie have felt that the sentence was de-
served, that the dignity of the State and
of the law and the wel-being of society
demanded its imposition and its fulfill
ment.
The lesson is valuable. 1t is that no
wealth, power, position or record can pro-
tect criminals from punishment in Vlr-
ginia. The trial, conviction and execu.
ton of McCue is assurance that any man
in the State, however high or strong, who
violates the law may expect punishment
adequate to his offense. A further lesson
from this mans fate is that the man who
once turns bis back on the laws of
morality and honor cannot fOres the
end. One false and wrong step leads to
another inevitably. That is the story of
human experience from the beginning of
the race, but we need vivid illustration
now and then to keep it on our minds.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1905-02-16
Two Sturdy Old Fellows.
Washington Post.

washington POSt.
The Hon. Edmund Winston Pettus,
junior senator from Alabama, is unde-
niaby full of years; so Is the act Of con-
gress providing f)r the free distribution Of
seeds. But, while they have ripened and
mellowed with the passage Of time, they
possess in common a sprightlDess and
vieor that breathes Of perpetual youth.
Both give robust promise of waxing
greater as the sessions come and go. Both
are bigger than they we're last year.
The garden seed law has uDquestionably
befriended the Southern men in congress,
whose opportunities for distributing the
Iarges of paternal government are re-
stricted, at best. 1t was happy conjunc-
ton in the senate the other day, there
fore, when Senator Pettus found the op-
portunity to come to the rescue Of his
sturdy old friends. Assaults were made
upon the bill by men whose long residence
in cynical cities has blunted their sympa-
thy with the farmer and the dweller in
cottage and cabin. Mr.. Pettus, dropping
bis years like a cloak, thus held up the
picture of their forgotten youth to his
sophisticated colleagues:
"Mr. President, just think of it for a
moment. What is the purpose of dis
tributing valuable seeds and bulbs, and
flowers, too? Do you all forget your coun-
try raising? Do you suppose a farmer
ought not haye flowers in bis yard? You
forget your youth if you do not forget
your raising. We young men remember
the flowers that we saw. Do you remem-
Der the box that stood on the cabin front
porch? Do you not remember the violets
that grew in that boxP Senators, do not
forget what you cnce knew. Do not for
get when you were better. if not wiser
than you are now. say it is the most
valuable appropriation that you can find
on the statute books"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1905-02-16
An Evolution of Experience
Newport News Press.

Newport News Press.
The newest thing in card games has
made its appearance under the suggestive
name of Trust and Busts, or Frenzied
Finance" 1t is described as follows: The
game consists of eighty-six cards, ten Of
which are engraved to initiate the stock
certificates of the various trusts; sixteen
are market cards indicating the turn Of
the market and include Longs, Short,
Puts, Calls, High Spreads, Low Spreads,
and a Frenzied Finance Boom and a
Frenzied Finance Slump. Each remain
ing card has distinct value, so that it is
possible for each player to win the trick.
The winner is not revealed until all have
played, and the market card is turned
Even then the winner is not sure of his
holdings, for if a Boom strikes the market
he loses all he has won on Shorts, while a
Slump following takes all that he has won
on Longs and the Boom.
The inventor of that game must have
run the whole gamul of experience in
Guided in the Systems" course of edu-
cation for lambs" 1t is a safe guess,
however, that i'll his invention Is one Of the
innocuous affairs which appeal to tie
frenzied appreciation of the cultured, "
bis receipts from his latest game will be
greater than they were from his game in
the Street"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1905-02-16
Too Much Money.
York Gazette.

York Gazette.
The Montgomery Ala. } Advertiser,
quoting New York paper which profess.
es to know what it is talking about, says
that John D. Rockefellers income is now
six million dollars month. AS the Ad.
vertser sensibly points out, no man can
need or use that sum and the only use for
it is to swell bis present immense fortune.
He is said to be worth very nearly or
quite one billion DOLLARS sum 60 immense
that we can form little conception OF it.
If all of it were in silver dollars and laid
side by side they would come very near
reaching around the earth.
What can he do with it? and what
good does it do him? He cannot spend
it, and it is difficult to see how it can add
to the rational eDjoyments of life. A
small fraction of it would purchase all and
everything he can possibly find use for, or
put to any good purpose. If he should
suddenly lose nine-tenths of it be
would still be a rich man, and would have
more money than he would need. All
that be can do, and about all that be does
do, is to wear out his life looking after his
immense interests, guarding against loss,
and trying to find some way to invest his
profits 30 as to add still more to bis al
ready overwhelming and unwieldly for
tune. When be wears himself out and
probably dies of premature old age, his
great wealth will avail him nothing, and
will probably cause litigation, contention
and dissatisfaction among those who are
left behind. The prayer of Agur--"Give
me neither poverty nor riches" would not
strike this man as good one, but it is.
The man Of moderate wealth is better off
than is one who cannot count his riches.