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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-16
T.-R. WILL TAKE YOU
IN THE OPERA HOUSE

The Opera House has an attractive
program on for today, September
10th. All boys and girls under IA
years of age will be admitted if thev
present a copy of the Times-Recorder
of today, September 10th.
If you don't take the 7 1imes-Re-
corder, see you have missed some
thing, but there's a way out-sub-
scribe for the paper, or you can come
and buy the paper.
See the Opera House advertisement
on the last page of today's paper
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-16
England is Hoping.

LONDON, Sept. 16.-In England the
hopes are rising that Earl Kitchener
did not make an incautious prediction
when he declared that Germany had
shot her bolt"
1t is said here that Field Marshal
Won Hindenberg's drive is losing vi
gor, while Field Marshal Won Manck-
ensen is striving to overcome the
marshy country.
The Austrians appear tot be unable
to regain the upper hand in Galicia,
where reports for the past several days
have been favorable to the Tsar's
forces.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-16
j. 6. TROOPS At.
BROWNSVILLE To
s 7 D P DISORDER

BROWNSVILLE, Tex, Sept 16.-
Four thousand United States troops
are ready today to answer hurry calls
to any section where demonstrations
against Americans might arise as a
result of the Mexican celebration of
their independence day.
The preliminary celebration yester
day passed without any untoward in
cident
The authorities of General Carranza
have announced that they have taken
measures to quell any demonstrations
that may arise on their side of the
river.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-16
METHODIST REVIVAL To
BEGIN SUNDAY A. NJ.

The revival meeting at the First
Methodist church, by Rev. j. A.
Thomas, the pastor, and ably assisted
by Rev. Arthur ]. Moore, the evan"
gelist of the South Georgia conference
will begin Sunday morning at II
o'clock.
The singing will be under the direc-
tion of Charlie D. Tillman, we'll known
as a composer and singer.
During the week days the services
will be held at 10 a. M and 7:45 p. m
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-16
Enormous Number Prisoners.

GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 1S.-La
Suisse estimated that 2,571,750 Rus
slams have been taken prisoners by the
Germans and Austrians since May
1st The figures are taken from Ber
lin and Vienna Official reorts.
The Russian war minister told the
Russian Duma that the total number
of troops at the front since the war
started was 100000, consequently the
present total of Russian forces is l,
093, $50.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-16

ROME, Sept. 16.-Because of concan-
tration of the Greek and Rumanian
troops on the Bulgarian frontiers, the
Bulgarian foreign minister has in
structed the representative of his
government at Athens and Buchares'
to request an immediate and defnit-
explanation, according to Sofia dis
patch to the Giornale Dux Italia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-16
Italians Sink Two Ships.

TURIN, Italy, Sept. 1.-THE cap
tain Of the steamer Concettina, ac-
cording to an Acona dispatch to
Stampa, says the boat was chased by
two Austrian torpedo boat destroyers
off the Cargano peninsula An Ital-
ian submarine appeared and sank the
two destroyers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-16

MARSEILLES, Sept. 16.-The liner
Eupharites, owned by Messagaries
Maratine, has gone ashore Oh Sovoco-
ira Island, and is probably a tota.
loss. Passing steamers rescued the
passengers and crew.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-16

PETROGRAD, Sept. 16.-An imperial
ukase from Car Nicholas issued to-
day calls to the colors the reserves in
the territory of Amies. The senate
has instructed the officials to deter
mine the ages, numbers of reserves
and districts from which they shall be
be called.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-16
Nearly 100000 Been Lost.

LONDON, Sept. 16.-The British cas-
ualties at the Dardanelles to August
21st, were $3.50, and of these the
killed were 17,60S.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-16
Watching Bulgaria AnxiOusIy.

LONDON, Sept. 18.-The Balkan sit,
uation has not reached settlement
The British press is viewing the atti-
tude of Bulgaria with anxiety.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-16

BRITISH LOSE E-7.

= LONDON, Sept. 16.-The ad- =
\ miralty has announced that the y
= probably sunk off the Dardanelles =
4 4 \ 4 = \ \ 4 + + 4 4 4 \ y
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-16
Bulgaria Has Asked Greece and Ru-
mania Why They Are Assemb-
ling Troops on The Bulgarian
Frontier
ITALIAN SUBMARINES SINK
TWO AUSTRIAN DESTROYERS

BERLIN, Sept 16.-Army head.
quarters have announced the capture
of the Russian city of Pinksk, about
one hundred miles east of. Brest
LitOysk by the TeutOnic forces.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-16
Meeting of Business Men
Called In the Interest
Of the Y. NJ. c. A

There will be meeting at the
Y. M. C. A. building, Friday, Septem
her 18th, at u o'clock, and every
business man in Americus is urged to
attend.
This meeting will determine whether
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-16

the Y. M. G. A. will continue to oper-
ate or close it's doors.
Display your interest by attending
the meeting.
GLENN M. COLBY,
Secretary
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-18
KEEP HANDS OFF.
Temporary Injunction Granted Kansas
City A. A. Against Federal League.

Kansas City, Mo-, Aug. 1S.-In re-
Spouse to an application filed by the
Kansas City American association
baseball company Judge Johnson in
the Circuit Court yesterday issued a
temporary injunction writ restraining
certain Federal league agents from
tampering with players under contract
to the Kansas City American associa-
ton club.
A hearing on the application for a
permanent injunction was set for Au-
gust "a. A similar application and
temporary order was dismissed yes
terday by the court at the request of
the plaintiff.
The defendants in the new petition
are nine in number and are the same
as those named in the petition for the
first injunction, which has been in
force since July 20. The first petition
followed the signing of Federal league
contracts by several members of the
Kansas City club.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-18

serty Of the Giants and that Dreyfuss
had no right to use the pitcher.
4 The Benton muss has reached an
acute stage. Last Saturday il was
announced that Manager Herzog Of
the Reds had sold his star left
handler to the Pirates, and later the
Giants announced they had exercls-
ed their twenty-one day option on
the player and had advised Benton
to report to the Giants.
1t is believed in local baseball cir
Giles that President Tener has III
structed the Pittsburg club not ~
use Benton until the case was oelt-
nitely decided.
Tener was not in New York yes
terday. He went to Boston TO at
ten the opening Of Braves park the
new plant of the Boston Nationals
today. At National league headquar-
ters it was said the matter IN all
probability will be threshed out at
the special meeting of the league in
Boston today.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-18
ALL-STARS VS.. PIONEERS
Plans Under Way for Series Between
These Fast Clubs.

Plans are under way for a series
that should attract considerable at
tention among the BASEBALL public of
the city, between the Pioneers and
the All-Stars composed Of the pick of
the fast semi-pros of the city, and if
arrangements can be formulated, the
opening game will take place ON the
first Sunday after Labor Day.
A slight matter of difference Of
opinion has existed between the mem
hers of both clubs as to the respec-
tive abilities, and the only way to
settle the matter is through the pro-
posed series.
The makeup of the All-stars COM
prise a number Of boys that have es-
tablished themselves as fast ball
players, such as Borg and Ringrose,
catchers; Rush, and Duoack pitchers;
the Fitzpatrick brothers, Bernie
Coyle, and Connie Reynolds, in
fielders; Lardner, Ray Begley, Flan-
agan and Robinson outielders.
With this list of formidable galaxy
Of stars they should MAKE it interest
ing for the boys in the Sand Bank
section. It is probable that if the
series is arranged, side bet will be
staked on each contest.
Collegians on the nine are:
Ringrose, formerly of the Catholic
University, Flanagan Of Colgate and
Gordon Robinson, next years captain
OF Middlebury college.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-18
LIMITATION OF CLAIMS,

At a Court of Probate holden at
NEW BRITAIN, within and for the
DISTRICT OF BERLIN, in the County
of Hartford and State of Connecticut
on the 18th day of August, A. D. 1915.
Present, Bernard f. Gaffney, ESQ.
Judge.
On motion of Maria B. Wild, of
said New Britain, as Administrative
on the Estate of Marietta w. Buell.,
late Of New Britain, within said dis
trict deceased.
THIS COURT doth decree that six
months be allowed and limited FOR the
creditors Of said estate to exhibit their
claims against the same to the Admin
istratriX and directs that public notice
be given of tbs order by advertising
in newspaper published in said New
Britain and having circulation in
said district, and by posting copy
thereof on the public sign post in said
Town of New Britain, nearest the
place where the deceased last dwelt
BERNARD F.. GAFFNEY
Judge.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-18
BRAVES OPEN NEW FIELD.
League Magnatcs and Royal Rooters
Pry Off Lid,

Boston, Aug. 1S.-Forty five thou
sand persons are expected to attend
the opening of the Boston National
league clubs new stadium at Allston
today. With National American,
Federal InternatiOnl and other league
officials present James E. Gaffney
will dedicate the big concrete plant
BRAVES Field,' and then the Braves
will meet St. Louis.
Thousands have been invited as
guests, many of them by Presi-
dent Gaffney OF the club and many
more by Mayor Curley of Boston
Mayor Curley's guests will be 5000
high school boys and playground
children, Mayors of a number of
Massachusetts cities and others.
President Gaffney has invited the
children of a number of charita bic
institutions around Boston. The
Royal Rooters will be on hand, with
their band
President Tener and a number Of
owners and club officials of the Ma
tlonal league will be here, and Will
have their monthly meeting before
the game. Just before the game
there will be the raising OF the
Worlds Championship pennant, de-
spite the spirit of vandalism which
prompted some one of the $500 visi-
tors at the new park Sunday to cut
the halyards of the pennant pole and
pull them out, so that a steeplejack
will have to make REPAIRS
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-18
CAN'T DISPOSE OF BURK.

Pittsburg, Pa, Aug. 1s.-An ad-
ditional order preventing the Pitt
burg Federal league club from dispos-
ing in any way of Pitcher Sanford
Burk who jumped from the Indianap-
oils American association club, was
granted by Judge Ambrose B. Reid in
common please court here yesterday.
The order restraints the club from sell
ling, trading hiring out, farming or
otherwise disposing of Burk's ser
vices.
1t was intimated in court that this
action was taken to forsestall an at
tempt to send Burk to the Colonial
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-18
FLYNN-BEIL FIGHT.
FeavyWe1ghts to Mingie Tonight In
New Haven.

NEW maven.
All roads in the fistiana world lead
toward New Haven tonight, where the
twelve round bout between Colin Bell
the Australian champ, and Ian
Porkey' Flynn, the Boston cano1-
date for the crown now worn by Jess
Willard, will clash before Manager
Jim Clancy's Annex A. c. club. Inc
sporting world has been gosslplng 1or
several weeks regarding the outcome
OF the battle, which promises 10 De
enc of the fastest that Elm CITY IanS
have ever had an opportunity of wit
Messing.
Although he has put his earnest
endeavors in securing a crack-a-Jacl1
star bout. Manager Clancy has not
forgotten the prelims for he has ar
ranged for two curtain raisers that
are bound to replenisn the hungry
fans of fightdom.
Clancy is out to make a reputation
for himself on this bout and promises
several more sterling encounters dur
ilig the winter.
A number of sporting men in
this city will attend the show, and
other followers of nsticuffs from
throughout Connecticut, New York
and Massachusetts will De in attend
2nce.
Dave Fitzgerald, New Ravens
favorite son, will be the third man in
the ring, which assures patrons that
the fight will be genuine, for Fitz is
q fellow who carries the reputation of
not standing for any affair that is not
strictly on the level.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-18
ENTRIES CLOSE TONIGHT,
Athletes to Compete at New Haven
Saturday Should Have Names in.

Saturday Should Have Names in.
Entries for the Connecticut Anna
teur Athletic Union Track and Field
games at Yale field, New Haven, next
Saturday afternoon close tonight, with
Paul Barnett, Secretary, Box 745, or
Room 313. SO Church street, New Ha-
ven. No entry can be received after
that date. Entry blanks and full par
ticulars can be obtained from Secre-
tary Barnett at the above address.
The amateur swimming event of two
and one-half miles across New Haven
harbor on Saturday forenoon will be
one of the features of these A. A. u.
games which are held this year for
the first time provides a first class
track for these games in which the
best athletes from all parts of the
state will compete. 1t is expected that
moving pictures will be made of the
! track and field events as was done
| last year. Also the group photo of
| the champions for 1915 will appear in
| the national A. A. U. almanac issued
| annually.
The track events are: 100 yards;
| 220; 44O; $50; mile; 5 miles. The
field events are: II ID. shot put; rum
ming broad jump; running high jump;
and javelin throw.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-18
SHORE PROPERTY.

WHY STAY in the noise and heat
when you can settle your family
at small cost in the most beautiful
residence park on the shore and
spend your week ends there your
self? You will find real comfort
and seclusion here, with fine bath
ing, perfect sanitation, cool breezes
and ample shade. Delightful social
features at clubhouse limited to
residents and guests. California
type bungalows with all improve
ments on large lots built for 81, 500
up very easy terms. Entire prop
erty free and clear in resident OWL
er's hands. Substantial Connecti-
cut and New York business men
are investing here, for certain in
crease. Address references, Box
23xx, Herald office. S-lS-2d
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-18
rs ENTER PROTEST.
rates Used Rube BentOs
Illegally.

prk Aug. 1S.-After it be-
{Wn Yesterday that Rube
lad pitched the Pirates to
Ter Chicago in the first game
e header in Pittsburg, John
|cretary Of the Giants, an
That the game will be pro-
the New York club on the
hat Benton is the legal prop
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-18

league or to some Independent team
during the remainder of the season.
An injunction restraining the local
club either employing or playing Burk
was granted on August by Judge
Reid.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-18
NOTICE.

PARTIES taken out.
Very reasonable rates. New Buick
touring car. Richard Covert, 220
Maple street, Tel. 1924. S-16-6d
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-18

WANTED-By man; furnished room
with out-of-door sleeping facilities.
Not tubercular. Address Box OR,
Herald. 8-17-3dx
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-18

FOR SALE-Lot and Groom house.
modern improvements, cement
walks and cellar, chicken coop, fruit
trees. One acre land. Close to
trolley Price $4,000. Cash $500.
L. P. Hayden, Bristol. S-17-4dx
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-18

NOTICE-Automobi parties taken
out. Low rates. K. S. Kyle, Tel.
1895. S-16-Sd
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-18

WANTED-Chef and cook at Hote!
Bronson, City. S-16-tf
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-18
WANTED.

WANTED-Young experienced gro
Gerry clerk at once, good chance
for right man. Address, Box SB,
Herald office. o-lo-5dN
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-18

WANTED-Set of light, double har-
ness. Tel. 1O74-2, or 646-23.
~-.-.~-.~~.-. --'" 8-16-1w
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-18

TO RENT--Tive rooms. all improve
ments, at ~ Glen street. Inquire
80 Commercial street. Tel. S66-13.
,>., 4-19-tf
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-18

TO RENT-Five rooms, second floor,
modern improvements, a; 2SS Park
street. Rent reasonable. Mrs I.
b. Farrell, rs Maple street, lower
bell. Tel 211-3. S-o-tE
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-18

FOR SAI.E-New mich cows ana
springers. N. w. Baldwin, kenslng-
ton, Tel 1WkS-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-18

FOR SALE-Special model Pope
Hartford roadster. Fully equipped.
New tires. Very powerful. Price
very reasonable. VIM, Flesicher, %
OSgood avenue, city. S-17-5dX
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-18

TO RENT-Two tenements of five
rooms each; modern improvements,
on trolley line. w. P. Steele, $50
Chestnut street S-l1-6dX
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-18

FOR SALE--Fotted plants in full
bloom. FloweIing alexander trees.
"a Hurlburt street. ~l'-d2
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-18

TO .RENT-Two tenements. rooms
each, All modern improve1n ents,
100 Cherry street 8-3-tt
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-18

FOR SALE-Building lot S12' Sl.OO
down, Csc per week, IL months.
Room 81, Booths BLOCK s-lo-ooX
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-18

TO RENT-Desirab BILE tenement six
rooms. electricity. gas. adults 113
Bassett street. 5-27-tf
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-18

Position as stenographer.
Graduate Of High school, Through
Huntsinger's. Will substitute. Box
5XB, Herald. 8-17-2d
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-18
|)RTHY
III RECORD
* IN 2:i2 Glass Be-
Crowd At Goshen

rsons turned out here yes
Fitness the first days races
|ropolitan Circuit. Nathan
owned by Andrew ALL
of Newark, N. j., and
Ike Hully. established q
IS record for three heats
Il mile track in the 2:12
ing in 2:09 IL, 2:10 IA
%.
winning first money Hully
red a $50 drivers prize
be association for winning
heats and a $500 gold
d by the Arden Farms to
Of a trotter who first &C
ew worlds record.
nrray won the 2:24 trot
took Farm entry. Poinset-
A Alma Forbes won the
Miss Bedworth had little
Hisposing of the field in the
(which she won in straight
hnounced that owing to an
|eter Mac would not make
ito beat -~2:07 ga the
lord over a half mile track
s until this afternoon. The
be driven by M. McDevitt
b in about 2:06 is looked
BUM maries:
80 fr~0ffiror. y,,,reo q n0n
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-18

FOR SALE-Three fine large building
lots on Belden street. Must be sold
at once Sewer, sidewalk and curb
in and paid for. Will sell cheap
for cash. Address Land. New Brit
ain Herald 7-24-tf
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-18
FOR SALE.

500 Chickens and ducks, $1,000 cash
required. Heard, Box &c New Brit
ain, Conn S-1S-3 dx
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-18

TO RENTAL elegant list floor room
tenement in new house, y Hart ST.:
all modern improvements; incest in
this locality. Inquire Wexler, 4S9
Arch ST., Tel. 1311-2. 7-23-tf
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-18

TO RENT-Two tenements on Arch
street, one three rooms, So; one
four rooms $11. Inquire $50 Arch
street. F. w. Loonis T-14-If
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-18

WANTED Exeprienced shippers on
covering machine. Apply N. B. Pa
per Box Co.. Walnut st. 3-4tf.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-18

WANTED-Two young men to learn
building trade. Apply Wednesday
morning, near Congregational
church, KenSingtOn. S-17-3d
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-18
TO RENT

TO RENTS rooms, on second floor,
on third, with all improvements.
237 Maple. S-17-6dx
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-18

TO RENT-Tenement of four rooms,
modern improvements at Cherry
street, new and modern five room
rent, AZ Maple street, P. j. Muir
ray and Co., SO West Main street.
2-6-tf
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-18

HORSE FOR SALE-easy terms by
responsible party 1913 Cherry st.
S-1S-3dX
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-18
HELP WANTED-aIALE.

WANTED-Good strong man to drive
team G. H. Baldwin, Kensington.
8-16-tf
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-18

LOST-Gold Cuff link. Reward II re-
turned to Herald Office. S-l|-5d
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-18
los Sjfjed
%aamazzxZXzzsEz sA
CASH IN ADVANCE. MINIMUM CHARGE 1oe
ONE CENT WORD EACH INSERTION.
LOST.

STRAYED OR STOLEN from the pas
ture of the undersigned, the l4tn OF
August, one two-years-old black ana
white grade Holstein bull ANY per-
son knowing of such, please INFORM
George Pascus, Pennington, conn.
S-18-1dX
Evening star., 1915-01-01
CAREER ONE OF. ROMANCE.
Sir John Barker, Great London Mer
chant, Began Life Humbly.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
LONDON, December 20.-In normal
times the death. Of Sir John Barker
proprietor of lone Of the biggest shops
in London-would, have been made the
subject Of good deal of agreeable
His career was one of the
exemplary romances of modern business
-one that would have satisfied the
aspirations of a. Samuel Smiles. He
began life as humbly as possible as
a poor draper's apprentice. For a long
time he was one of iWhiteley's young
hopefuls; then his natural shrewdness
prompted him to set. up in business for
himself. and ehe opened the famous
establishment which now. covers sew
eral acres.
Apart from his political connection
and his business. success he was known
as stock-breeder, agriculturist and
keen open-air sportsman. The COM
bination of London shopkeeping, farm
ing and sporting is a much more COM
mon one than readers of old-fashioned
novels would believe. Sir John Barker
began on the, lowest rung of his busi-
ness and when he had founded his big
place, he had not forgotten the hard
side Of shop life, He did much to
make 1t easier to his assistants by be-
ing one of the first to introduce the
Saturday half-holiday by early closing
and in other ways.