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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-10-04

ter how mucl, manufacturer makes, he
will not pay wages according to his profits
but when times are dull there is always a
sliding down III wages. Manufacturers
have never prospered as they have in the
last five years under the protective tariff
lie said that since Grover Cleveland had
been in power he had recognized the South.
and her people were never SO happy and
prosperous. The people know, and the
people feel, that their affairs in the hands
of Grover Cleveland are safe and 10y the
grace of God they mean 10 keep him where
he is four years longer.
Col. Davidson speech was one of the
most powerful and convincing arguments
of the kind ever heard in Vance county.
He made splendid defense of Democratic
principles and Democratic government.
and in conclusion called the attention af
his audience to the condition of the country
after nearly four years of Democratic con-
troll. Col. Davidson showed himself to be
sound, logical DICTATOR, and closed his
speech amidst loud and enthusiastic cheer
ing.
1t is enough TO say that the Democ-
racy of Vance county is better united and
presents a more solid front since the
speeches of Fowle and Davidson last Sat-
urday
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-10-04
To the Ladies'.

l desire to inform the ladies of Hender-
son and surrounding country who may wish
to do shopping in Baltimore (where they
will have the advantage of the gretest va
riety from which to select, and the very
low prices at which the goods can he pur-
chased in this market), that am prepared
to fill orders in dry goods, notions. furni-
ture, carpets, etc, and will attend to all
business promptly. Send money and de-
scribe as near as possible what you want,
or better still, send sample to order by
An extensive acquaintance with the retail
trade of Baltimore and experience in pur-
chasing for others qualities me | think to
satisfactorily attend to all business ell
trusted to me. Orders solicited.
MRS. NJ. &. DUNLOP,
LOO West Fayette st,
Baltimore, NJ. ID.
THE editor of the GOLD LEAF c!eerfully
lends his endorsement and recommenda-
ton to the above
SHILoH's VITALIZER is what you need
for Constipatio Loss of Appetite, DizZi-
ness, and all symptoms of Dyspepsia.
Price 10 and - cents per bottle. For sale
at W. L. Cheatham & Cos dru. store.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-10-04

-NOrICE.-All obituary notices. resetu-
~ If resnect. etc. Will be charged for
:'t the rate of one cent word and the
"a FASH lnG must nf accompany the manuscript. Ia
Uses where friends and patrons OF the
paper are concerned, no charge Will 1e
made for the first ten lines--about 70 words
--or articles not exceeding that IN length
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-10-04

This paper is published "for revenue
ONLY" Gold not glory is what we are
working for. We say this for the oeHht
lished sinspLy Jor tie fun Of tie thing
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-10-04

FRosT-There was considerable frost
Sunday morning, enough to do serious dam
age to peas, potatoes and tobacco. The
frost was pretty general throughout the
tobacco belt of Virginia and North Caro-
lima, doing more or less damage. In low
fat places where it was protected from
the wind, tobacco suffered most. In open
fields and on upland no appreciable dam
age was done From the most reliable in
formation obtainable it is estimated that
one-half OF the crop of this section is un-
cut, and of this one-haIf has been damaged
by the frost.
The Danville Southern Tobacco Journal
issued an extra dated Oct. 1st. from which
we learn that very serious damage was
done BY frost to tobacco in Virginia and
Western Mort Carolina. The damage ex-
tends also to portions of Tennessee. Wheth-
er the damage will turn out to be as serious
as reports make it cannot lie told now.
Some allowance should be made for the
general disposition TO exaggerate.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-10-04

THE MYERS IMPROVED STEAM
4 Feather kenovator, the only one OF
The kind in the State, Is now located al
Henderson. Having worked severxi
counties in the Stale we come strongly
endorsed. There are other Renovators
but we do know, and can prove that ours
Is the most thoroughly equipped. We
have all the necessaries for sitting, fam
ming, washing and drying, which eradi-
cate all impurities which years OF use
develop. cali at our place of business
will At once convince you. Agent. will
he among you shortly to produce a satin =
pie of The wonderful improvement that
we make in feathers. Soliciting your
patronage, am,
Very Respectfully,
JAMES +. AYERS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-10-04
gpErIAL NOTICE.

~Our friends throughout the country
iii confer favor by furnishing us WIN
~, sews Of local or general interest that
11av occur in their respective nei9hDof-
10 porsous calling on or writing to adver-
1;sars viii please mention the GOLD LEAF
" SO doing yoE will greatly obllge US,
.I,biIe IL will cost YOU nothing.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-10-04

ARE YOU MADE miserable by Indigestion
Constipation, Dizziness, Loss of Appetite
Yellow Skin? Shiloh's Vitalizer is posi-
tive cure. For sale at ". L. Cheatham Il
Cos drug store. Feb.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-10-04

Large stock Of fancy wool and dress
shirts at Watkins. The most extensive
line of gents furnishing goods anG neck
wear of every description in town. The
best goods and the lowest prices. Look
for yourself. sept. p.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-10-04

Largest and best stock of fine clothing,
overcoats, shoes and hats for the gentle
men at ). & &. Watkins. Prices marked
down to the lowest figures On each article.
sent d
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-10-04

Our Mr. S. Watkins has gone North this
week to purchase new goods, and will Sc
lect the latest styles in hats, &c. Will
have something neat and nobby to show
the gentlemen in this line when his pur-
! chaseS arrive. S. Il e. WATKINS.
sept. 81.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-10-04

beautiful line of ladies' fine shoes at
Watkins. See those lovely patent leather
tips. The nobbieSt thing of the season.
Zeigler's and other standard makes. Very
cheap. sept. y.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-10-04

A beautiful lot of millinery, hats, bon
nets, feathers. ribbons, &C., to be exhibited
at Davis Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs
day next.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-13
TOTAL TAX
~.xw-- 1A-z

WITH COSTS.
12l3. Also lot 80, blk SO 81 AZ
1914. OFT, d Iu town Of Santa
Ana; Waltons add. lot 16 OS
1915. 5anhey. Hy = In town OF
6auta Ana, Hathaway's add. lot .,
blk A Al
I246 Also, lot 10, blk A AZ
1247 Patton, Mrs lin town OF
Santa Ana, lot 8. blk 70
124S Preston, G Ala town OF
J249 Also, lot 2, blk 7.blk8 3 09
1850. Also, Burgess's add, lot Is. o
l2St Also, lot is, bike 5 90
Of Sat ssHta Ans Snfsus, b. es add add OTIS biSs Os
1858. Also, lot 8, bike Ia SO
1854. hoss, Jacob-In town OF
SAINT. An Dawson & Cummins add, 80
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-13
VOLUME vi.
TOTAL TAX
WITH COSTS,

1. Snyder, Lulie Ain town of
santa Ana. III Gardner Villa tract.
lot 20 b kB " ., =
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1888-08-08
Chinese & Japanese Goods
az NUUANU STREET,

Have constantly on hand Silk, Satin,
Grape. Grass Cloth, Embroidered and
Hemstitched Silk and Grass Cloth
Handkerchief, Silk and Grape Shawls
and Scarfs.
A great variety of Chinese and Japa-
nese Tea Sets, Vases, Bronze and Lac.
Quered Wares.
Ivory, Sandalwood and Tortoise Shell
Card Cases, Paper Cutters, Fans and
Jewelry Cases.
Gold and Silver Jewelry, setting with
Tiger Claws, Cats Eyes and Amber.
such as Scarf Pins, Earrings, Bracelets.
Necklaces, Etc.
An assortment of Chinese and Japa-
nese Nick-Nacks and Curiosities too nu-
merous to specify.
Chinese Mating speciality.
Ebony and Marble Furniture in sets
Tables, Chairs and Settees.
A full assortment of Flower Pots, Arti-
fetal Flower Baskets, Lacquered and
Bamboo Goods, Etc.
New Goods received by every steamer.
The public are respectfully invited to
inspect our goods. lI-3m
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-12-09
right and wrong, and you have lowered

right and wrong, and you have lowered
your standard of manhood.
If woman is worth choosing from all
the world to marry she is worth sacrificing
some follies and pleasures for. And the
happiness that comes from a pure and
loyal marriage, and the mutual respect
and esteem it produces, Outweighs the
cheap pleasures Of common dirtations as
gold outweighs and outlasts tinsel.
Try and think sometimes of your
wife IS pleasure, and plan to give your
family an occasional treat.
If you are in modest circumstances and
trying to save money, remember that you
go about among men and mix with the
world, while she stays at home with
the children. 1t will not cost you
one-tenth the amount the pleasure it will
give, if you plan to take them to the
alter or entertainment once a month. Let
them have this to look forward to, and
do not spoil it all by scolding afterward
over the expense.
i knew man who tabooed theaters
and society because it all "cost money -
and he was determined to become rich.
He acquired large fortune, but his
oldest daughter ran away from home to
escape its cold monotony, and his I'M
happy and spiritless wife lost all ambi-
ton in her isolation from her kind, and
| he was ashamed of her when his large
| fortune eventually placed him among the
rich men Of the town.
To the greatly increasing army of club
/ husbands l would say, do not pass every
evening in the week at the club. Try
and arrange your affairs to stay at home
once in while, and if you do stay don t
yawn and declare yourself bored to
death. If you have wife who cannot
entertain you alone by books or convex
satiou or cards, take her out calling on
your friends once week, let us say. l
know good many wives who would be
satisfied and happy 10 receive as much
attention as this from their husbands,
who i'll reality live at their clubs and
Offices. One evening out of six or seven
is not much TO sacrifice fer her pleasure,
and you do not want to make her feel
that you are bored by that evening
either.
Women need love, praise, appreciation
aud pleasure rs much as howers need the
sunlight, and, as Il rule, the best wives
are the women who receive 2onsiderate
kindness and attention from the rightful
soUrce-tha husband If you are not
quite satisfied with your domestic life,
ny dear sir, think over what l have
written, and see if you cannot better the
situation by becoming Il better husband.
Find less fault, praise more, use endsar-
ing words, give your wife az allowance,
take no liberty with other women you
would not grant her with other men give
haS some social pleasures, and If she
does not become model and happy wife
on thi: diet, she is not worth worrying
about. ELLA WHEELER WILCOX
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-12-09
HOW TO BEHAVE IN CHURCH.
Valuable Hints for an Appropriate and Cour,
teOus Demean0r.
New York Sun.

teOus Demeanor.
New York Sun.
No gentleman will interrupt q clergy
man in the midst of his discourse to ask
for the text.
A Christian gentleman will not assault
the choirmaster until after the benedic-
ton.
The morning paper should be left at
home, and never under any circumstan-
ces be taken to church to be read while
the collection is being taken.
Do not glare at the stranger in your
pew who has made the mistake of read
ing from your favorite hymn-book.
Conceal your contempt for the person
who puts a meagre dime in the collection
plate.
Should the church be insufficientIy
heated put your handkerchief in your
mouth. The chattering teeth of con-
gregation is apt to raZZle-dazZl the rec
tor.
Do not dissent from your clergyman 8
views of Things by snoring or indulging in
a stentorian "bosh.
Do not draw funny pictures on the fly
leaves of your neighbours prayer book.
Don't walk up the center aisle on your
heels just because your shoes squeak.
Let them squeak.
Leave business behind you. Don't in
sist upon closing up a wheat deal with q
business acquaintance who has the pew
behind you then and there. If a sub
scription card is left in your pew, don L
write promise to pay SIS month for
twenty years on it over your enemy
name.
Do not seek to be revenged upon fell
lowworshipper by kicking his beaver i'll
front of you all the way up the aisle, and
to keep fellow-members out OF tempta-
ton do not place your own silk hat in tine
aisle where it may be kicked.
Avoid practical jokes. If your pew
happens to be near the gas nut do not
turn off the gas, No matter how facetious
you may be.
Worshippers in the gallery should taboo
dropping beads or marbles on the heads
of Old gentlemen without hair.
In singing do not blow OH the head of
the person who sits in front of you. 1t
may expose him to pneumonia.
1t is not proper to put pool checks, but
tons OF poke, chips in tie plate.
Be composed if you hear fire engine
going by the church door. Walk out
quietly and without excitem ent. Under
no circumstances rush down the aisle yell
ing FIRE.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-12-09
Drinking a Farm.
Bob Burdette

Ny homeless friend with the chromatic
nose. while you are stirring the sugar in
that tea cent glass OF gin, let ne give you
a fact to wash down with It You say
you have longed for years, for the free,
independent life of the farmer, but have
never been able to get enough
money together &c buy farm
Bat this Is just where you Sre
mistaken For several years you have
been drinking good improved farm at
the rate of l0c square feet gulp
II you doubt this statement figure it out
yourself An acre of lald contains 43, -
$50 square feet. Estimating for con-
vienence the land AT Si3 Sc per acre, you
viii see that it brings the land TO just l
mill per square foot, cent for ten
square feet Now pour down the
fiery dose aud imagine you are
swallowing a strawberry patch Call IN
five of your friends and have them help
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-12-09
A LURID HYMN.
The Horrors Once Used to Brighten Sinners
Into Heaven.
New York Press.

The Horrors Once Used to Brighten Sinners
Into Heaven.
New York Press.
The Independent is such high authority
on hymnology that to find it laundering is
exceedingly rare. Last weeks paper,
however, shoots wide of the mark as to
the history of a certain dismal compost
ton, which it justly styles a "lurid
hymn The "'hymn' in question was
written by DR.. Isaac Watts. The part of
it which the Independent quotes is as fol-
lows:
My thoughts on awful subjects roll
Damnation and the dead;
What horrors sieZe the guilty soul
Upon dying bed.
Whera endless crowds OF sinners lie,
And darkness makes their chains:
Tortured with keen dispair they cry.
Yet wait for hercer pains.
Then swift and dreadful she descends
Down to the fiery coast,
Among abominable fends
Herself frighted ghost.
The history of this frightful Ehymn'
is correctly given as far down as to 1884
when it formed part of the old hymn
book known Us ''Watts and Select - 1t
was, however, indicated in that book as
"unft to be sung The Independent
finds fault with Archdeacon Farrar for
believing that New England PresbyteI-
ians were in the habit of singing this
"hymn - 1t adds; ''We do not be-
lieve it has been sung in any 'orthodox
church within the memory of any living
septuagenarian. 1t has been included
in no other hymn book ever in use III
New England.
The present writer's first acquaintance
with this awful hymn was little over
thirty years ago, when at q dnesday
evening prayer-meeting in Presbyterian
church in Philadelphia he heard it given
out by the pastor. il was given out in
the ordinary way just as any other hymn
would have been 1t made a peculiar
impression, not only on account of its
doleful character, but because the base
ment lecture room was dimly lighted, the
congregation was small. and the preacher
was gloomy map with a deep bass
voice.
1t may be true that this hymn was not
in any book i'll use in New Engla since
Dr.. Worcester book of 1884 But it
now lies on the writer's desk in a book
called "Parish Hymns" published by
Henry Perkins, Philadelphia, in 1851
That book was made for the use of the
New School Presbyterians, and was
freely used By them. There is no indica-
tor that they regarded "My Thoughts
on Awful Subjects Dwell" as "untit to
be sung"
II is happy indication of the progress
toward "peace and good will OF earth''
that such lyric compositions as this are
ort of date. and that, whatever dsyer
tional merit they may have fol.
vate meditation of spiritual dyspepties
they are not suited for public Worship.
When DR.. Isaac Watts $ro.e that
'lurid hymn" he must have Zee. sittiss.
up very late at night with asa4tsaek ~
acute indigestion.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-12-09

you gulp down that 500 foot garden.
Get on a prolonged spree some day and
see how long a time il requires to swal-
low q pasture large enough to feed a COW.
Put down that glass of gin; there's dirt in
it-l00 square feet of good rich dirt,
worth S43 SO per acre
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-12-09
ALPINE STORM.
Pastoral Movement from Chas Kunk celebrated Alpine


the eponibni
10 ofanoher
n gmayr reach
mua in
CHARLES KUNKEL,
Moderate J "a:
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-12-09

The ''horse editor" of the PittsbuFs
Chronicle. who by the way is not much
of horse after all says. alt seems ap-
p:opr.ate that face powder and bangs
should often be found in close proximity
to each other
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-12-09

Madam Ito French cool: applying for a
place.: "YouT accent, Marie, is not
strictly Parisian.'' French cook. "No 4.
mum, me husband was Dublin born, ard
il is his ACCENT tina. !, hare absorbed q
trottie -
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-12-09

The Southern question this year seems
to be, how are we ever to get the NORTH
ern tourists down here so long as We
can't get rid of tbs yellow fever .[-Som-
eryille Journal
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-12-09

The barber and the chiropodisSAHfhs 3
extremes of mankind; one is always ast
the head and the other at he-feot,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-06-21

Careful attention given to the sale OF Ores
and Bullion. We solicit Consignments,
guaranteeing the Highest Market Prices.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-06-21

1T APPEARING TO THE HON. ELIAS
i A. Smith, Judge of the said 'ourt, BY
the'pettiOn of Ellen Livesey, sdministra-
triX of the estate Of John Livcsey, deceased
.(heren filed. praying for an order to sell
real estate belonging to said estate) that it
is necessary TO sell the whole or some poT
ton of the real estate to paw the debts, eX-
penseS aud charges OF the administration of
said estate and the debts of sad deceased;
4 is hereby ordered: That all persons in
tsRested in said estate appear before the
Probate Court of the County of Salt Lake,
Territory of Utah, at the Court Room of
said Court, in the Court House in Salt Lake
City, on Tuesday, the Filth day of June,
A D. 1888, at IL O'Clock a IN then and there
to show cause why an order should not be
granted to the said Administrative to sell so
much OF the real estate of the said de-
ceased as shall be necessary for said pur-
poses
And it is further ordered that a copy of
this order be published in the SALT LAKE
HERALD, newspaper published in said
Salt Lake County, at least four weeks be ore
said 5tn day of June, A D 1888.
Dated May ID, 1888.
ELIAS A. SMITH,
Probate Judge.
TERRITORY OF UTAH. CO
COUNTY OF SALT LAKE, S.
1, John Cutler, Clerk of the Probate
Court in and for the County OF Salt Lake, in
the Territory of Utah, do hereby certify that
the foregoing is a full. true and correct
copy of order to show cause, in the matter
of the estate of John Livesey. deceased, as
appears of record in my Office
In witness whereof, have here
SEAL unto set my hand and affixed the
seal of said court, this I'd day of
May, a. y. 1888.
Probate Clerk.
g. W. DARKE, Attorney for Administra
trix.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-06-21

ON READING AND FILING THE PETE
" ton of st. George, Young.& Co. claim
ing to be entitled to a conveyance of part
of the real estate belonging to the estate of
Joseph w Pierce. deceased, on payment by
them. of a balance of The purchase price
thereof by virtue of an agreement in writ
ing made and entered into by them with
said deceased during his lifetime:
It is ordered that Tuesday, the Goth day of
June, A d. 1888. at II o'clock m, at the
County Court House of Salt Lake County.
be, and the same is hereby appointed as the
time and place of hearing of said petition;
and that all persons interested in said estate
may al said time file their objection, if any,
TO said conveyance as prayed for, and it is
further ordered that a certified copy of this
order be published for four successive
weeks before said Goth day of June, 1888, in
the SALT LAKE DAILY HERALD, a newspa-
per published in said county.
Dated May 26, 1853.
ELIAS A. SNI H,
Probate Judge.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-06-21

Execute Orders Tor the Pur~ sc or Sale of
stocks ana Bonds at New Yotk and San
Francisco.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-06-21
LEGAL NOTICE.

In the Probate Court, in and for the County
OF Salt Lake, Territory OF Utah.
In the matter of the estate OF John Livesey,
deceased.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-06-21
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE.

THERE WILL BE A MEETING ON JUNE
/ so 1888. at 10 m, of the stock holders
in the North Point Irrie alton Company, for
the transaction of special business, at hom-
son, Allen & Co.. g real estate office, Wasatch
basement, corner Main and Second South
Streets JAMES THOMSON,
Secretary.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-06-21
TERRITORY OF UTAH
on, (

OUUNII OF oAI@I II hI-.l
I, John C Cutler, Clerk of the Probate
Court in and lor the County of sale Lake. in
the Territory of Utah, DO hereby certify that
the foregoing is a Jul, true and correct
copy of order appointing time and place
to hear petition Tor order suthoriz pg ad-
ministr trio to convey real estate in the
estate of Joseph ". Pierce deceased, as ap-
pears of record in my Office
In witness whereof, [ have hereunto
set my hand end affiXed the seal Of
IsEALl said Court, this Doth day OF May,
A D. 1885.
JOHN g. CUTLER.
Probate Clerk.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-06-21

Children's Pants, extra strong, so cents,
and upward.
Childrens Shirt Waists, 25 cents, and
upward.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-06-21
T. &. JONES. 8. }. Ian
z. r.. JONES & CO.,
Bankers,
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH.

Trsnsacts General Banking business In
ali its branches.
Dealers in Foreign and Domestic Exchange
Careful attention given collections and,
emittances made on day of payment.
Bonds and stocks bought and sold on com.
mission.
Long loans made on city real estate at low
ates of interest.
Special attention given to the selling OF
ores and bullion, of which consignments
are solicited.
Advances made on ores, base bullion.
Gold and silver bars shipped for refining.
CORRESPONDENTS: sa
New York ....J. B. Colgate d Co.
Omaha 49,. =. Omaha National Bank.
San Francisco. :. Bank of California.
Chicago. ....... First National Bank
Denver German National Bank
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-06-21

0ollecttOns Made at vest Rate
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-06-21

Order appointing lime and place for hear
ing petition for order to sell real estate.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-06-21
LEGAL NOTICE
In the Probate Court tor Salt Lake County
Utah Territory.

In the matter of the estate of Joseph W.
Pierce, deceased.