TABLE OF CONTENTS. 



CHAPTER I. 



Introduction— Early Life — Thirst for Knowledge— First Attempts in 

 Business — Success — Marriage II 



CHAPTER II. 



Enlarging Business — Attachment to the Horse — Visits to Batavia of 

 Rarey and Hamilton — My own System — Coming before the Public 

 — Early Success 24 



CHAPTER III. 



Visit to Montrose — Large Class at Scranton — Diploma — Wilkesbarre — 

 Enthusiastic Reception — Complimentary Notice — Testimonial, . 35 



CHAPTER IV. 



Across the Mountains — Easton— Hamburg — Lancaster — Testimonials — 

 Westchester — Diploma — Philadelphia— Class of 2,523— Cane, . 41 



CHAPTER V. 



York — Port Deposit — Baltimore— Success— Diploma— Getting Whipped 

 —Class of 3,500, . . ....,...>.... 56 



