Tired Of Business One Of The Prerogatives Of The Holder Of Great Wealth

Thomas B. Bryan, a Chicagoan who ia known in niany countries, has divorced himself from the legal profession, and henceforth will devote his time to enjoying life without sharing in its troubles. Mr. BTyan has determined to remain most of the time at his home in Elmhurst, surrounded by his books and his flowers, and on the Sabbath to read the service in the littlo chapel which he has had erected on the grounds. Mr. Bryan will be chiefly remembered for his work in securing to Chicago the Columbian exposition, and for his earnest advocacy of the great show with voice and pen. Born at Alexandria, Va., Dec. 22, 1828, te migrated to Chicago in 1852, built Bryan Hall, one of the early places of amusement in the city. He is a master of several languages, and has successfuily practiced law in Cincinnati and Chicago. It is his intention to write some memoirs, which it is expected will prove to be an extremely interesting volume.