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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-28

Although his wife may have fire.
quentIy tried TO make him realize
ii, a man never does realize lust
what an incidental and insignifi-
cant thing he in until the baby
comes to the house.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-28

Some girls don't lead a
man to the altar-they
inst push him there.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-28

A cOntemp. says TINT n lady wore n
dress with a train at a swell function
recently and two-thfrds of the guests
spent four-flfths of their time jumping
over 1t to get out of the way.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-28

Richmond, Ind, July 27.-Richmond
will have a Taft marching club that
will be Taft in name and Taft in its
actual formation. Captain Paul Com
stock is the originator OF the novel
campaign spectacle. Sixty-three young
men are so assembled in parade forma-
ton that the name Taft" is spelled
Tout. There being no curved letters in
the republican candidates name. the
formation is comparatively easy, and
under Captain Comstock's direction, the
sixty three men may very readily
change their formation from seven
lines of nine abreast to four irregular
divisions, which put forth the name of
the partys standard bearer
The marchers are to be gayly uni
formed so that the letters which they
form will stand out boldly
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-28

Observation-Disclosures here are dis
pleased because homas r. Marshall did
not discuss politics at the Chautauqua
last Saturday. James z. Watson made
political speech at the Chautauqua
last Wednesday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-28

Fort Wayne.-he republican central
committee of Allen county has in
dorsed w. ]. vesey for joint senator
from Allen and Adams counties, to op-
pose Stephen B. Fleming.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-28

Man bitten by a turtle fears rabies.
Heard of a mud turtle but never OF a
mad turtle.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-28

We read that
Woman has been made dumb by
A bolt of lightning.
Well,
All earthly powers fail.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-28

Shelburn-The republicans of Curry
township held convention Saturday,
at which Baxten Denny was chairma n
and Sam K. Baird secretary, and elect
convention at Sullivan.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-28
FINDS NEEDLE IN HAYsTACK.

Two months ago, while driving from
Greencastle to Cloverdale, Earl r. Hunt
of indianapolis lost his Sigma Chi frat
ernity pin. Much to Mr.. Hunts sur
prise the pin was yesterday returned to
him after being found at the local plant
of the Marion Paper Company
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-28

Court rules that a wife's property
is sacred; that it can't be attached for
her husbands debts. Sure. other
wise why put it in her name.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-28

Danville, Ill, July 27.-The first Taft
and Sherman pole to be erected in this
part of the county went up near Ridge
farm Sunday afternoon with a big
crowd present. The polise is ninety
feet high and is straight. The pole
was erected by Howard Canady. who
says he will cast his first vote for the
republican national ticket On the top
OF the pole the flag floats and with it
is a new broom. supposed to be en-
blematic of a sweeping victory.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-28

A Gary wife is going to get a d.
vorce on peculiar grounds. Coffee
grounds. Her husband threw a cup at
her.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-28

Some women are Just homeIy and
others wear n pompadour all the
way round.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-28

Thomas E Watson. populist candi-
date for president. will make some
speeches in the east and some in the
west. but will devote his strong efforts
to carry Georgia
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-28

leader. has promised to stump Michi-
gan for the democrats in the coming
campaign, If his health permits.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-28

II an 1S-year-old thief can give the
police or Hammond and Whiting such q
hot chase, Heavens. what would &C.
year-old thief do?
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-28

1t takes Dave Hirsch to inject gin
ger into picnic, and shoot it and
everybody connected with it full Of
enthusiasm.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-28

Muncie, Ind, July 27.-Delaware
county democrats have formed a
Bryan and Kern club and expect to
have several hundred members R. NJ
Rutherford a Muncie merchant and
manufacturer. is president; F. d
Haimbaugh, vice president; s. H
schaefer. secretary; Byron Mofftt, as
sistant secretary, and J. R. Hummel
treasurer. A Taft and Sherman club
with 500 members on its roll is being
organized.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-28
INSIST on PROsECUTION.

To insist upon the criminal prosecu-
tion Of Harry A. Axtell OF Bloomington.
ex-secretary of the Real Estate, Build
ing, Loan and Savings Association, who
is charged with being short in his ac-
counts. was decided at meeting of
the directors of the association last
evening.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-28

John w Crimmins of New York, who
bolted Bryan and voted for Palmer and
Buckner in the campaign of 1895, has
come out strong for the democratic
ticket this year
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-28
300 PRIESTS TO ASSEMBLE.

The conference of the Priests Euch-
artistic League will be held at Notre
Dame university next Tuesday. We'd
nesday and Thursday. over 800 priests
from all parts of the country will be
present and make preparations for the
Euchartstic Congress to be held in the
United States In 1909 or 1910
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-28

! The remnants of a corduroy road laid
through Mishawaka and South Bend
over seventyfive years ago were dis
covered today al Mishawaka by work
men who were excavating for sewer
The road was eight feet below the pres
ent street level and the logs were In ex-
Cellent condition
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-28
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business is picking M. People 4
are coming back to town. should 4
you not keep your "rooms and 4
houses to rent" before the rub 4
lie? advertise on page z In our 4
want ''ads." 4
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-28

IF YOU DON'T TAKE THE TIMRS
WHY
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-28

Eugene W. Chain. the prohibition
candidate for president. plans to speak
in every state in the Union before be-
fore election day.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-28

John Mitchell, the well known labor
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-28

Life to most women, says Elizabeth
Stuart Phelps. is a martyrdom.
She specifies.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-28

BAR IMMORAL PICTURES.

Claiming that many of the pictures
exhibited 1T the penny arcade at the
kokomo Athletic park are immoral.
Prosecutor Cooper has instituted an in
Vestigatfon and as result a number
OF picture machines alleged to border
on the immoral have been eliminated
from the Athletic mark exhibit
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-03-28

By Charles III. IsenHOck, AttctiOneer,
Ph@ntS, Maryland.
PuBI1O SALE or
Horses, Mules, Cows, Hogs, Farm
Utensils and Machinery, Harness, Lot
of Husk, Etc, Etc.
a The undersigned, having dis ~
En- continued farming. will sell
H~ at Public Sale, on Bellheld 49,
S0&-& Farm, the Western Run
Turnpike, about mile east of Butler and miles
west of Cockeysville, on
Tuesday, S1st of March, zoos,
Commencing at IL o'clock NJ, Sharp.
The following Personal Property, viz:
ASr THREE MULES, HORSE, DRAUGHT
STALLION, BROOD MARE, FRESH FAM
lily COW, Brood Sows and Shoat, Osborne
Binder, Osborne Mowers. Hay Rake, 2 walk
Planter, 2 Single Shovel Flows, 2 Springtooth
Harrows. Spketooth Harrow, good as new /
Drill, 2 Furrow Flows. Broadsread Wagon,
Market Wagon, Hay Carriages. Wagon Beds,
old Wagon Bed, Road Carts. Buggy and set
Wheels, Cutting Box, Buggy pole and pair
Shafts, Corn Stickers, 126 feet X Inch Manila
Rope, lot of other Rope. Log Chains, Fifth
Saws, Grain Sacks. Birthstone, Sleigh Bells,
Whisky Barrel, about tons Husk and SO foot
ladder; set Brass mounted Harness. set
Heavy Single Harness1 set Light Single Harness,
2 sets Breeding. sets Lead Harness, Housings,
Lead Lines, Wagon Brides. Halters, set
Express Harness, Wagon Saddle, Wagon Whip
and many other articles.
TERMS OF SALE.-All sums of $lOan under,
Cash on sums over that amount credit of
eight months will be given. purchasers giving
notes with approved security bearing interest
from day of sale. Nothing to be removed from
the premises until the terms are fully complied
Mch 2l-ts1 JOSHUA BOND.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-03-28
SuecfaT Motfces.


DEPUBLTCAN PRIMARY ELECTION.
LIZ
R 81 SBss e rs T saAHrE E ysssa u Y * s
TEE OF NARY LAND, the undersigned. mem
bers Of the said committee and the Executive
q Republican Primary Election, to be held in the
several election districts Of Baltimore county, on
Saturday, April 18th, 1908,
Between the hours of 2 and O'Clock P. M.
In those districts where there is a contest the
polls will be held at the usual polling places for
In those districts where there is no contest the
polls will be held at such place as may be desig-
mated by the member OF the State Central Com
Said election is for the purpose of ELECTING
FIVE % DELEGATES from each election dis
trict Of said county, to meet in convention at
TOWSON, on
Tuesday, AprA S1st. 1908,
For the purpose of electing SEVEN "a DELE
GATES to represent Baltimore county in the
SEVEN DELEGATES to represent Baltimore
county in the SECOND DISTRICT CONGRES-
SIGNAL CONVENTION to be held in TOW
SON, on
Wednesday, august 9TH, 1905.
And SEVEN DELEGATES to represent Bal
timore county in the SECOND DISTRICT CON
April 18th, 1908, which will elect two delegates
and two alternates to the Republican National
Convention to be held in Chicago on the 10th day
A PRESIDENTIAL ELECTOR FOR SAID
SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.
az Notice is also given that all tickets for said
Primary Election will be printed by the Com
mittee the said tickets to be of uniform size,
color and thickness; and all lists of delegates
and alternafes for the several districts must be
filed with this committee in the Office of MR..
LABAN SPARKS. 282 Saint Paul street, Balti-
more, Maryland, on or before twelve O'Clock az
NJ April IL, 1908. accompanied with deposit of
two dollars and fifty cents( Dior each precinct
in the district IN which said delegates are to be
voted for, In which there is a contest; and in
districts where there is no contest deposit will
not be required also each set of delegates (where
there Is a contest), are requested to recommend
two persons for judges and one person for clerk
in each precinct of their respective districts.
THOS. v. RICHARDSON,
Chairman.
CHARLES g. SNAVELY.
Secretary State Central Committee
for Baltimore county.
LABAN SPARKS, Chairman.
WIN. p. GUNDRY.
Secretary Baltimore County
Republican Executive Committee.
Mch. 2l-td
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-03-28

THE LATE Senator Whyte, of Maryland, left
an estate estimated to be worth about 100000.
By his will, written by himself, he bequeaths
all to his family. Many expressed surprise
that the Senator did not leave much larger
estate, but his most intimate friends knew he
was not a money horder, although he made
large sums in bis profession.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-03-28

DEATH HAS again invaded the United States
Senate and claimed as its victim Senator Will
liam James Bryan, who was appointed BY the
Governor of Florida to fill the unexpired term
OF Senator Mallory. deceased. Mr.. Bryan was
the youngest man in the Senate and bad served
only seventy-three days of his term. Typhoid
fever was the cause of his death.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-03-28

Mr.. VARDAMAN, of Mississippi, refers to Mr..
Bryan as "the sun-kissed, heaven-piercing
mountain towering above the foothills Of hu-
mainly" 1t is needless to say this measure
ment was not made with an electoral vote
ward stick
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-03-28
A LLER-KUsE, No. 47e6s.

A LLER-KUSE, No. 4726s.
18th, - at 1.-THE the IS STABLE OF iR j. OsCARE6
FRANCIS, Baldwin Station, Md. & Pa. r. r.
He is large, stylish horse, stands 16 hands. and
weighs 1,20O lbs; good bone and conformation.
sound. and has good disposition. He is one OF
the best bred horses in the State. and shows 2:4O
gait at present; he has never been trained for
speed. He is coming years old.
Anyone breeding for speed, road horses or
general utility horses will not find better one
to breed to.
His sire is Admiral Kuser, 2191, by Col. Ku-
ser, 2:11X first dam Queen Red, one in list by
King Red sire of several better than go. His
dam is Jenera by Allerton, 209x. Jenera is a
full sister to Charley Hay, 2054 first dam High
land Maid, two in list, by Alcantara. 2.23.
az Service fee SIS with return privilege.
Correspondents addressed either to
r. 8. FRANCIS,
1923 North Gilmor street, Baltimore,
Or j. o. FRANCIS,
Baldwin. Md. will receive prompt attention.
Mch. 14-tf
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-03-28

THE HIGH license bill for Baltimore city has
been passed by the Legislature and now awaits
the Governors signatureto become law. By
the provisions of the bill the licenses are to be
$500 for the first year, $3.50 for the second and
81 900 for the third, at which rate they are to
remain. The law goes into effect on May 1st,
1908. II is said the city's revenue will be in
creased by this bill nearly $65O,OOO.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-03-28
arc. a P. AND MARYLAND pHOSEs.-a
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

Those having business with the Bal
timore County Orphans Court where
in the publication of Notices to Credi-
tors and other advertising is necessary,
are requested to leave positive orders
with the Court when they wish such
advertising to appear in THE BALTI-
MORE COUNTY UNION. If they fail to
give such order the business may be
diverted into other channels.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-03-28

THE COOP ROADS bill passed the Maryland
Senate on Monday night without dissenting
vote. Speaking later of the bill Senator Baker,
81 Hartford county, said that in its original
shape the measure was pernicious one, but
as amended it has been decidedly improved.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-03-28
miscellaneous


CTOCA AT PRIVATE SALE.
Having rented my Ridgeview Farm, In Long
Green Valley, ! will sell the following STOCK
AT PRIVATE SALE:
IRON GRAY MULE, years old, weighing
i over 1,40O pounds.
+ PAIR BAY MARE MULES. and years
Il old, weighing 1900 pounds each.
I BAY MARE MULE, 10 years old, weighing
Il 1850 pounds, sore in front feet.
I BAY HORSE MULE, years old, weighing
Il LOO pounds.
4 BLACK HORSE MULE, 5 years old weigh
Il ing 800 pounds.
4 BAY MARE, suitable for general purposes,
Il IL years old. weighing 1000 pounds.
AFALL THIS STOCK Is IN GOOD
~ CONDITION AND READY TO
AEGO TO WORK.
GEORGE W. YELLOTT,
Mch. 2l-2t Cuttings Postoffice, Md.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-03-28

MRS. JANE CRorHERs. of Cecil county, who
is 80 years of age, has pieced twenty-one quilts
in the last five years. The last one just finish
ed, contains 1,S4S patches. This industrious
old lady is an aunt of Governor Crothers.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-03-28

A PHILOSOPHER denies saying that two mar
ried persons can live as cheaply as one. His
assertion was that the right kind Of girl can
manage that she and her husband can get along
on the money that was sufficient for him alone.
1t is best not to begin the experiment with car
fare
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-03-28

OOWJt NJ 1bICWUTW8UIt9 z1tEOF7t6V UJ IUtU, O%&
LGsC Building. Baltimore, Md.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the subscri-
Der has obtained from the Orphans Court of
Baltimore county, letters of administration
c. (. a. on the estate of
JAMES NOLAN,
late of said county, deceased. All persons hav-
ing claims against the said estate are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof. to the subscriber,
On or before the I'd day of October, 1905 !:
They may otherwise by law be excluded from
all benefit of said estate. Those indebted to
said estate are requested to make immediate
payment. Given under my hand this 9th day of
March, 1905
MAZZIE NOLAN,
Mch 28-4t~ Administrative, Q. t. a.
By John y SL0de, AsscfS0neer,
GOrbett. Md.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-03-28

IT IS said that William Jennings Bryan is
now enjoying yearly income of sixty to sew
enty thousand dollars, made principally from
lecturing. For all lectures Mr.. Bryan takes
so per cent. of the receipts, but he makes no
charge for political speeches nor for addresses
at Democratic banquets. The subject of his
favorite lecture is: 1.-THE Value of Moral
Idea" No matter where he goes Mr.. Bryan
always attracts large audiences. The people
generally appear eager to hear him.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-03-28
Tuesday, -AprtI e1st, 1908,

AT O'Clock p M,
THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY KNOWN AS
TOLLGATE No. ON THE BALTIMORE
AND JERUSALEMT TURNPIKE ROAD
And described as follows:
Beginning for the same at the northwestern
most side of Belair road at a post standing at
the northwest intersection of Belair road and
road two perches wide, laid out by the Balti-
more Company, and running thence southwest
terly bounding on the northwest side of the
Belair road thirty five feet; thence northwardly
parallel with the second line of the ground that
was conveyed by Mary H. Hutton and Elizabeth
A. Hutton to Jacob Ellenger by ndenture dated
the LIST day of September, 1851. and recorded
among the Land Records of Baltimore county
in Lioer A. w. B.. No 466, folio 267, etc., sixty
six feet more or less, to the northern outlines
of said Jacob Ellenger's ground thence easter
ly bounding on the northern outlines of said
Jacob Elenger's ground, seventy-one feet,
more or less. TO the westernmost side of afOre-
said road, two perches wide laid out by the Bal
timOre Company. and thence southerly, bound
ing on the westernnIost side of said last mem
toned road eighteen feet, more or less to the
place of beginning.
ter or sewer mentioned in the agreement be-
tween Jacob Ellengcr and certain Henry
Dickel and Ferdinand MelchiOr, dated April 9th
1854, and recorded in Liber H. NJ F., No. 8. folio
81. etc.
The said property being subject to the pay
(S35.0O dollars, payable in half-yearly install
ments.
Said lot of ground is improved by A TWO
STORY FRAME DWELLING HOUSE.
TERMS OF SALE.-Cash on the final ratidca-
tion of the sale. cash deposit of 800 will be
required of the purchaser at the time of sale.
All taxes and ground rent to be adjusted to day
of sale. d. G. MCINTOSH.
49,, JOHN F. GONTRUM,
Mch.2l-tsl Trustees.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-03-28

GOOD WORK y YOUNG COWS,
i HORSE. . one heavy with calf;
ONE HEIFER CALF, two-horse Manure Wag-
on. good as new l light Manure Wagon good as
new heavy Market Wagon, light Market
Wagon, Jagger.1 two-horse Oliver Chilled Pillow,
Single Plow, Springtooth Harrow, Cultiva-
tor, Roller, Smoothing Harrow, Oyster Shell
and Dry Bone Mill,
$40 LAYING HENS-Brown Leghorns
and Plymouth Rocks-15 Golden Ban
tams; about tons of Good Hay, a lot of
Spring Seeds, Alaska and Good Luck Peas, Gel
lery Seed, Red Valentine Beans, about bushels
of Onion Sets, lot of Hotbed Sash, set Double
Harness, set Single Harness, Plow Harness, etc,
100 feet Inch Rope, Finch Pulleys, Grind
Tank, lot of Manure, Cow Chains, Crowbars.
] Cutting Box, lot of Lima Bean Poles. lot of
Oak Wood, tChurn and Butter Print. Ladders
Hoes, Forks, Rakes. Scythes and many other
articles.
TERMS OF SALE.-All sums of $40 and under.
Cash on sums over that amount credit of six
months, purchasers giving notes with approved
security bearing interest. from day Of sale.
Nothing to be removed from premises until
the terms are complied with. Notes payable at
Old Town National Bank. Baltimore.
JOHN ID. PFEIFFER,
Mch 2S-ts*l Owner.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-03-28

a TO stop hauling and contract
ling, will sell at Public Sale ~HN
Thursday, april 9th, 1905,
At 12o'clock NJ,
at HarwOod and Govane avenues. Govanstown,
the following Personal Property to witt
THREE WORK HORSES, ONE PAIR SOR-
REL HORSES, will work in all harness and
good drivers; ONE MULE, a fine leader;
] BAY HORSE, good worker; / four and six
horse Wagon. four-horse Wagon and Hay Car
rage, two-horse Wagon. good as new; Sulky
CultivatOr, good as new: Single CultivatOrs,
Double Shovel Flows, 2 Single Shovel Flows,
Bar shear Plows No. 30 and No. 40 Oliver Chill
ed Plows,1 Iron Beam Syracuse or horse Plow,
Mowers, good as new Lawn Mower, Horse
Rake, Springtooth Harrow, Spiketooth Har-
row, set Blacksmith's Tools, Blower, steel
frame, good as new {; 2 Cutting Boxes, sets Lead
Harness, Collars and Brides, set Breechbands,
good as new set Yankee Harness, Collars and
Brides. 2 pair Spreaders, Fifth Chain, Single
Trees, Jockey Stick, Ice Hooks, 2 Horse Ice
Hooks. set Double Driving Harness, good as
new ; / set Single Buggy Harness, Forks, Picks,
Shovels, lot old Lumber. large Iron Kettle and
articles too numerous to mention.
TERMS OF SALE.-All sums of $10and under,
Cash on sums over that amount credit of six
months will be given, purchasers giving notes
with approved security bearing interest from
day of sale. Nothing to be removed until terms
are complied with.
w. F. STAUFFER, Owner
Il. ID. REED, Clerk. Mch 28-ts
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-03-28

THE BOARD of Managers of Swarthmors Col
'uv4lssr q the lnlo 'aailnxs y sezuElzas akl;sa
was conditioned upon the abandonment Of In
tercollegiate athletic contests. At the same
time it was made known that instead of being
a fortune Of 100000 the bequest would
amount to only about $4,000, this being the
value Of the lands contained in the gift as esti
mated by a committee of the board.