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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-12
sIowI- Growing warmer. .

The prospects are good for a killing
frost tonight, with clear skies tonight
and tomorrow. The weather is moder-
ate this afternoon. but the wind is again
up to 80 miles an hour from the north.
The only station in Kansas reporting
o. freezing temperature for last night
was Dresden, the Medicine Hat of
Kansas, where it dropped to 80. The
rainfall over the state ranged from one
and six one-hundredths at Manhattan
to nothing at six different stations. The
rainfall at other reporting stations was.
Baker, one inch; Mcpherson, AZ one
hundredths: Usage city. S4 one-hun-
oredths; Sedan. 40 one-hundredths:
Toronto AZ one-hundredths; Wichita,
80 one-hundredths; Topeka, SO one-hun-
dredths.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-12
CAN'T find THE LAND
Scotcl,men Seek Banana Orchards
Bought From Promoter.

Vera Cruz, Mex, April ia deIega-
ton Of 25 Scotchmen are here search
ing for lands covered with luxurious
banana plants which they purchased
from a promoter who represented that
the land would yield them big fortunes.
No land answering the description in
deeds can be found. The prom oter
claimed to represent a colonization COM
pany. The British consul and Mexican
officials are working together investi-
eating the matter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-12
new RECRUIT FOUND.
Col. Roosevelt Makes Addition to An
anias Club in France.

Paris, April 12-Theodore Roose-
welt, in a cablegram, from Port Said,
to Paris newspaper. denies that he
gave any interviews to French cores
pondents at Naples. He says he never
saw the correspondent of LIE Journal,
whose "interview'' with Mr.. Roosevelt
was widely published.
LIE Journal replies that it's CORES
pondent talked for half an hour with
Mr.. Roosevelt and declares the text of
the "interview" as published to be
strictly accurate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-12
SNOW IN DENVER.
Total for Winter 9 Feet ~ Inches i'm
Forty-Four Days.

Denver, April 1.-TWO and a half
inches of snow fell in Denver yester-
day and last night. This was the forty
fourth day on which snow has fallen
in Denver since the cold weather
commenced and brings the total snow
fall of the winter in this city up to
9 feet z " inches. the heaviest record
ed in 25 years.
Snow has fallen on five OF the eleven
days of April, the total fall for that
period being more than 22 inches.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-12
HE KILLED HIS MOTHER,
Pays the Penalty of His Crime in the
Electric Chair

Ossining. n. Y, April 12-For the
murder of his mother. Susan CarIin,
in her home in Brooklyn. one year
ago, Bernard Car1in, aged % years,
was electrocuted in the state prison
here today.
Carlin blamed his mother for per-
mitting him to remain in a reform
institution and when he was re-
leased he purchased a revolver. went
direct to his mothers home and killed
her.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-12
DID NOT SEE THE TRAIN.
Three Girls Killed by the Illinois Cen.
trails FIver.

Dubuque. Ia, April 12.-The Illinois
Central Flyer struck and instantly kill
ed Anna, Mabel and Ruby. aged Z, 8
and IA respectively, daughters Of Fred
Folder. four miles west of here. The
girls were walking on the track toward
the approaching train. but on account
of the high wind they had their heads
down and did not see the train
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-12
OPENED AT new PARK.
Boston Started American League Race
at Philadelphia.

Philadelphia April 12.-The Amer
lean league season opened here today,
Boston being the opposing team. The
local park here. said to have cost a
half million dollars was dedicated
with appropriate ceremonies before
the game began.
The weather was ideal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-12
kansas SLAYER Is Acouitted.

Springfield, Mo, April ia jury
has acquitted Gus Rainey. a wealthy
young man, charged with murder in
the second degree for having shot and
killed Charles Sheppard of Fort Scott,
November A. Rainey pleaded self de-
tense. Both men were drunk and
quarreled in a saloon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-12
MANY ARE INJURED.
Switch Failed to Work and Two Street
Cars Collided

Kansas City. Kan, April 12.-
H6ed when a switch failed to work.
Many of the injuries were sustained in
panic which followed the collision.
Thirty persons were more or less in
jured at Kansas City, late Sunday
afternoon. when two street cars COL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-12
Mount Etna Is Active.

Naples, April 12.-Mount Etna is in
eruption A great cloud of smoke Is
pouring cut of the crater and ashes
are falling thick on the surrounding
country. Considerable apprehension
Is felt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-12
Weather Indications

Chicago. April 12.-Forecast for
Kansas: Generally mair tonight and
Tuesday: colder tonight with frost.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-12

Bennington, Kan. April 12.-After a
heavy southwesterly gale which blew
all day Sunday, this section was visit
ed last night by one of the most vio-
lent hail storms experienced in years.
The wires are down west of here and
there has been no communication
from tht direction today. The hail
storm was followed by torrents of
rain. Live stock suffered greatly and
not even an estimate of the damage
done in this section can be made on
account of the break of wire service.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-12-02

EmbrOiderieS
LaCeS and White Goods
We have good lines of these goods. and offer them
at a fearful cut in prices.
White Dress Linen. pure hnen-----2
l0c Hamburg Embroideries -7 &c
Sc Hamburg Embroidery ---- 31sc
25c Laces, now - &c
DUO Laces at ~--- l0c
All White Goods at Cut Prices.
Muslin Underwear at Cut Prices.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-03-25
Annual Conference at Viola

The Bath ANIMAL session of the Des
Moines conference of the Evangelical
Association will be held at Mt Zion
church, Viola Center, April S-ll with
Bishop YIN. Horn D. D. of Cleveland
Ohio as chairman. On Tuesday and
wednesday the usual examination of
Junior preachers and the annual meet
log of the Missionary, Tract Union
and other auxiliary societies will take
place.
The conference proper will convene
on Thursday morning at 8 O'Clock
when the Bishop will deliver the usual
opening address which is always of
interest and profit to all. The general
public is especially invited to be pres
ent at this opening session of confer
ence on Thursday morning and are
heartily welcome to attend the follow
Ing sessions as well. Beginning Mon
day evening, special Evangelistic SER
vices will he held every night through
out the week. Announcements will be
made later of the special Sabbath
services
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-03-25
A Birthday Pa rty

The little friends of Inez Ruther ford
gave her merry surprise on Friday
evening last causing her to remember
her ninth birthday had dawned. The
little ones brought many gifts that in
years to come will be tokens of child
hoods happy days. Those present were
Grace Johnson, Eugene Nelson,
Helen Buck, Laverne McHargue,
Ruth Northup. Margaret Zion,
Joy Eddy, Thelma Spencer,
Ethel Frazier, Mabel Brockway.
After the luncheon of dainties which
Mrs. Rutherford had prepared for
them they went to their several homes
expressing themselves as having had
a most enjoyable time.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-03-25
Breeders, Attention!

| have recently purchased of Mr..
Henry Lefebure, importer, at Fairfax,
Iowa, high class imported Belgian
Stallion and intend to stand him at
Audubon, Iowa, during the season OF
1909. "Gaston" is a bright cherry bay
without marks and tips the scales at
2O40 pounds, and is not Over-fat. He
is a good individual with straight legs
and large clean bone; heavy quarters,
short back, deep broad chest, power
full neck, large clear eyes and a neat
trim head. He is gentle, docile and
free from viciOusness point never
to be overlooked in breeding. You
know that it is the draft horse that
brings the top price and is the horse
for Iowa. Some Of you have mares
one-half to ee-fOurths full blood;
why not breed them up and raise full
blOOds of your own? | believe that
do not Overstate when | say that Gas,
ton" is the best horse | have ever
owned and one ofthe best ever brought
into the county. Come in and look
him over
llC S. L. MANTZ, Owner.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-03-25
A Successful Meeting

The Seventh Anniversary Of the or
ganiZatiOn Of lodge Noe 349 of the
United Workmen was duly observed
by the membership on last Friday
evening by banquet, music and adj
dresses. The progrrm as published
last week was carried out except the
address by Charles S. White because
of his absence from the city. Hon. E.
b. Evans of Des MOines who has been
one of the state leaders in the order
came out to make the principal ad-
dress instead of Mr.. Padgham who was
detained at home. Mr.. Evans is a
prominent lawyer in Des Moines and
Dean of the law college of Drake Uni
versitw. The music furnished was APP
preciated and the supper which was
prepared by Mr.. and Mrs. Caldwell is
said to have set a high standard for
Supb Occa SiOnS
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-03-25
Buried Their Baby

Arthur M. Farnham, infant son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Forest Farnham, died
Sunday, March II, 1909, at their home
three miles east of Ora y, Iowa, aged
9 months, Is days. The funeral services
we're held the Tuesday following at
O'Clock, afternoon, conducted by Rev.
r. E Harvey, of the Manning M. e.
church, assisted by a portion of the
Gray choir, and the remains were laid
away in the Cameron Center Cemetery
The parents have the uubounded sym
patty of all in this their deep sorrow.
May the healer of all wounded hearts
assuage their grief. ~
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-03-25
Jones And Chamberlen

On Wednesday morning, March "a,
1909, at the parsonage of the Church
of Christ in Audubon, Iowa, George
Jones and Ruby Chamberlain, both of
Brayton, were married by Mr.. Naples
Minister of the Church of Christ. Miss
Chamberlain is we'll known to many in
Audubon as she has been a constant
visitor at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Aldrich. The best wishes of all her
friends 90 with her to the new home.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-03-25
Notice of Probate of VIII
District court in and for Audubon coun
State of Iowa, Toe

District court in and for Audubon county.
State of Iowa, To-
Audubon County, Do
TO all whom it may concern:
Whereas. On the oath day of March, 1863
paper purporting to be the last wi and
Testament of Bobil X. Thomse EN- late of said
county, deceased, was filed in my office, and
was bNme opened and read, and the 4th day
OF May, 1909, appointed and fixed as the
time when the same will come before the court
at the May term thereof then to be held
for final proof ar probate, as the duly execut-
ed last Will and TIES ament of he said Bobil X
Thomson, deceased, at which time all persons
interested may appear and show cause why the
same Mould not be admit ed to probate.
Dated this "4th day of March, 1909.
12-l4 l.. A McGINNIS, Clerk.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-03-25
First Visit to Audubon.

George Hansen, of Brayton, with
his wife were to Audubon, Monday.
Though they have lived in this county
during thirty-one years this was Mrs.
aansen's first visit to the county seat.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-03-25
N. w. A. Dance

At the M. w. A. Hall on Friday,
April 2. All Woodmen are cordially
invited. This is the third of the series
and for the benefit of the order. Good
music, good company and good order
is assured. SOCIAL COMMITTEE.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-03-26
shaks,psars and ths Actors.

Why do we call Garrick a great &C.
tor? Because the box Office Of his
time acclaimed him one Davies tells
us how his first performance Of Rich.
ard Ill. was received with loud and
reiterated applause. How his ''look
and actions when he pronounced the
words,
ION with his head; so much for Buck
ingham,
were so significant and important
from his visible enjoyment Of the In
cident that several loud shouts Of ap
probation proclaimed the triumph OF
the actor and satisfaction of the au
dience." A modern purlst would have
walked out of the playhouse when his
ear was insulted by Clbbers tag, but
from a theater point of view 1t IS o
good tag, and l have always thought
it q pity that Shakespeare forgot to
ser it down himself and left to Cibber
the burden OF finishing the line. Judge
Parry in Cornhill Magazine.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-03-26
bid the Rest He could.

In the absence of the regularly cp-
nN'nted spokesman, Mr.. Makinbrakes
had reluctantly consented to make u
presentation speech.
Miss Higham," he said, "unfortu.
na'cly It Is my--er-fortunate lot to
fuldll the embarIassing-the pleasant
Cuty of-of irhicting a few remarks
upon this occasion-which is highly ap.
preyiated, | assure you, and by none
u"ra so than myself, for the reason
that-in short. as | may say, 1t falls to
Ey lot to convey, so to speak. the as
surances of-that is, with the assur-
ances Of those to whom-to whom |
have occasion to refer to-more or less
in this connection, together with the
best wishes, If l may so express my
self, Of those who have dubbed togeth-
er-who have associated themselves
not that you need anything of the
kind, Of course, but as a token of-as
a token of-of-with which few re.
marks, Miss Higham, 1t Is my-my
pleasant surprise to hand you this gold
watch and chain. IL thank you."-
Chicago Tribune.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-03-26
Returned by III. Glacier.

One Of the first instances on record
OF a body returned by a Swiss glacier
is that Of the Hamel accident, which
took place In 1920. Several guides
were swept down by an avalanche and
hurled into a crevasse. Hamel prophe.
sled that the glacier would yield them
up again In the course of a thousand
years, but Dr. Forbes believed that
the end Of the glacier would be reach.
ed by the bodies in forty years. This
statement was considered bold, but
its accuracy was borne out by the
event. In forty years the dow Of ice
brought the bodies to light.
In 1866 Henry Arkwright was lost
In a glacier In just thirty-one years
his brother received a telegram from
the mayor Of Chamouni that the body
was found. Every article Of clothing
was intact. His name and regiment
could be read clearly on his handker.
chief, and his gold pencil case opened
and shut as easily as when he last
used 1t three decades before
Tales Of Mountain Adventure"
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-03-26
wanted Para to Enjoy Il.

Francis. aged four and a half. had
annoyed his father until that individ.
ual finally lost patience. He was try.
Inc to do some vanishing. Thinking
to get rid of him for few minutes,
he said. Hurry, son, to the window
and watch the parade" The lad ran
to the window and climbed upon a
chair, while the father smiled at the
success of his little lie.
The smile was still on his face when
a tug at his coat and Hurry. papa,
quick" caused him to start toward
the window. "What is the matterT'
he asked.
"Come and see the elephant in the
ader-Delineator
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-03-26
GENERAL DIRECTORY.

Governor-Albert w. Gilchrist.
Secretary of State-H. Clay Crawford,
Attorney General-Park Nj. Tram
nell.
Comptroller-A, C. Groom.
Treasurer-W. V. Knott.
School SUPPLEMENTARY. NJ. Hollo-
way.
Commissioner of Agriculture-B. E.
McLin.
Railroad CommSsioners-R Hudson
Burr, chairman; N, A. Bitch, Royal G..
Dunn.
Representative in Congress, Second
district-Frank Clark, Gainesville, Fla.
State Senator, Thirteenth District
Fred NJ Hudson, Miami, Fla.
Member House of Representatives
st. Lucie county-W. r. Hardee, Jen.
sen, Fla.
County Officers
County Judge-F. L. Hemmings.
Snerlu-D, -, carton,
Clerk Circuit Court. E. Fultz.
Tax Assessor-F. G. Poppell.
Tax Collector-F. M. Tyler.
School uperintendent-K. M. Tedder
Treasurer-John H.IWynn
Surveyor. M. Swain.
County Commissioner
First Distrlct-Paul ;Kroegel, Sebas-
tiau.
Second District--C. H. Edwards, Fort
Pierce.
Third District-A. N. Hoofnagle,
Fourth District-D. e. Austin, Jen-
ser.
Fifth District-R. E Mclaughlin,
Fort Drum.
School Board
First District-W. c. Braddock, Sc
bastian.
Third District-R. R. Gladwip, Fort
Pierce.
Third District-G. E. Coon, Jensen.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-03-26
Perfectly Equipped.

When the large and healthy looking
Individual who has asked at the door
for "a little something to eat was
told that he might have 1t if he would
work awhile at the wood pile he shook
his head mournfully.
"Ive got the ague," he explained
"and my hand is that unstiddy ]
couldn't hit more'n one stick in seven"
"All rlghtw exclaimed the mistress
of the house. go out in the back
ward and shake those ashes for me-"
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-03-26
Exo.rts at coIonizins,..'

The only two countries which draw
some benefit from their colonies and
understand how to manage them are
England and Holland-two countries
which have many national character
istics in common.-Amsterdam Han
delsblad Nt
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-03-26
Couldn't Fool Johnny.

Widow Jones-How would my little
Johnny like new papa? Johnny
(aged tlve)-Oh, you needn't shove the
responsibility on to me, ma! 1t isn't
a new papa for me, but new hus-
band for yourself, that you are think
ing of.-Boston Transcript.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-03-26
Apprehensive,

The Heiress-I want to be loved for
myself. Count de Broke (apprehen-
sively)-My dear lady, is there any pos.
sibllity Of this being case of mistak.
en- Observation-Disclosures Bits.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-03-26
A poor Remedy.

81 notice a man who had cold in
his head has committed suicide"
"Poor fellow! Now what fool friend
rould have advised him to try that
remedy ?"- Philadelphia Ledger.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-03-26
polna Good Service.

BILLS that watch your father gave
you ten years ego still doing good serv-
ice2 Jill-Yes. pawned 1t again today
for the twentieth time. London opin-
ion.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-03-26
No. Like His Parent.

"Do you think Mr.. Sklnnum's baby
Will take after Its fatherP
mot at all The other day they per
suaded 1t to cough up nickel 1t had
swallowed. Exchange.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-03-26
Our Helpful Maids.

Louise-Pm in an awful boat. After
/ started to bleach my hair / found l
had only enough to do half OF 1t, and
Nelson is coming tonight. Julia-Nev-
or mind. dear. Let him sit on ths
perox-side, Harper's Bazaar.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-03-26
a chssrful oreetlna.

Augustus-Hello, old man How are
sou and how are your people and all
that sort Of silly rot3-London Globe.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-03-26
+. ORDER EASTERN STAR.

Meets first Thursday of each month at
1880 y. m. Third Thursday of each
month at 2:30 D. m. at Masonic Hall.
Mrs. Lille B. Wynn, w. NJ, A. G.
Dittmar, Secretary.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-03-26

1t never occurs to fools that merit
and good fortune are closely united
Goethe,
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-03-26
w. O. w.

indian River Camp No. So Meetings
on LIST and Sd Tuesdays Of each
month. at 1880 p, M, in Masonic
Hall. Il, G. Conkling, G. c., A. G.,
Dittmar, clerk.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-03-26

A GOOD conscience 10 to the mind
what hsslth q to the bodys-AddisOR.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-03-26
BAPTIST CHURCH

Preaching service LIST and 3rd Sundays
at IL a. m. and 1880 p. m. Prayer
meeting Wednesday at Z p. m. Sab
bath school, Sundays 10 a. M. Every
body invited to attend. j. w. MacNa-
4. mara, pastor
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-03-26
EPISCOPAL CHURCH

St. Andrews Episcopal Church-Morn-
ing service every lst and Sd Sunday,
at HOO o'clock a. m. Evening sery-
ice every I'd and 4th Sunday at 1880
o'clock p, M. Sunday school, 1000
o'clock a. M.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-03-26
CHURCHES.
METHODIsT EPTaCoPAL

METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
5econd and 4th Sundays Of each
month. Preaching at II a. m. and
1880 .. m. Sunday-school at 10 a
m, every Sunday. Union prayer
service every Wednesday at 1880
pm. e. E. Jewell, pastor.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-03-26

[. O. o. F.
Atlantic Lodge No, 30. Meeting every
Monday at s p. m. in Masonic Hall
+. l.. Goodwin, Noble Grand; W. n.
Hardin, Sec.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-03-26
SOCIETIES.
ROYAL ARCH MASONS

Joppa Chapter, No. rs Regular Convo
/ cations first and third Friday in each
month, at 1880 p. IN. in Masonic Hall.
4. F. H. Fee, H. p; w. j. Nesbitt, Sec.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-03-26
T. IA NJ.

Fort Pierce Lodge No. 81. Regular
communications second and fourth
Friday in each month, at 1880 p.
IN. in Masonic hall, John H. Wynn,
w. NJ, A. c, Dittmar, sec.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-01-13

and dizziness, and your food will
not ferment and poison your breath
with nauseous odors.
Pape's Diapepsin costs only SO
cents for large case at any drug
store here, and will relieve the most
obstinate case Of indigestion and up
set stomach in five minutes.
There is nothing else better to
take gas from stomach and cleanse
the stomach and intestines, and be-
sides one triangule will digest and
prepare for assimilation into the
blood all your food the same as a
sound, healthy stomach would do it..
When Diapepsin works, your
stomach rests-gets itself in order,
cleans up-and then you feel like
eating when you come to the table,
and what you eat will do you good.
Absolute relief from all stomach
misery is waiting for you as soon as
you decide to begin taking Diapep-
sin. Tell your druggist that you
want Pape's Diapepsin, because you
want to be thoroughly cured of in
digestion. 23-4t.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-01-13

or French laborer would tolerate fol
a week. Yet, Notwithstanding their
disregard of the simplest sanitary ar
rangements, they grow up singularly
strong and healthy.
Moreover, they are free from the ir-
ritation caused among other laborers,
overworked if not underpaid, by the
spectacle of neighbors living in aff1u-
ence and ease without any necessity
to curtail their expenditure Rich men
are black swans in Bulgaria. was
told by foreign banker in Sofia who
had traded for many years in the
country that he doubted greatly
whether there were fifty men in all
the rural districts who had net in
comes of $1,000 a year.-London Illus
trated News.