AUTOBIOGRAPHY. 



CHAPTER I. 



INTRODUCTION EARLY LIFE THIRST FOR KNOWLEDGE FIRST 

 ATTEMPTS IN BUSINESS SUCCESS MARRIAGE. 



IN the social interchanges of life it is always 

 pleasant to possess some knowledge of the ante- 

 cedent history of the ones we meet; to know 

 who and what they are ; while to one who feels 

 that there is something in his own career not 

 unworthy of notice, there is a satisfaction in 

 recounting the steps by which his success has 

 been attained ; especially, if in gaining it he has 

 been called to contend with difficulties and 

 vanquish obstacles which opposed his progress. 

 Such narratives may prove helps and encourage- 

 ments, as they show what energy and persever- 

 ance have achieved, and thus stimulate others 

 to stronger and more successful endeavors. 



