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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-06-18

In the above entitled and numbered case,
after answer filed, all legal delays having
been granted and expired, and after fixing
the same for trial. the same taken up
and heard according to law, aud the law and
the evidence being in favor of the plaintiffs
demand and against the defendant, it is by
reason thereof. now ordered adiudged aud
decreed that Mrs. Josephine Robin, Wife,
Etc, do have and recover of the defendant
Ludger Lastrapes, her husband, the sum of
Six Thousand Dollars, ($6000l with five per
cent. pOr annum interest thereon, from Judi
cial demand, February 10th A D., 1902, un.
til paid.
And it is further ordered that the cOmmu-
nifty Of acquets and gains heretofore existing
between them be and the same is hereby
forever dissolved, and that she have the sole
and exclusive management, control and ad-
minstratIOn OF her separate paraphernal
property and rights this Judgment being
legal recognition of same as far as the eVi-
dence offered and on file in this cause goes to
show, the sum of money already delivered 70
her said husband by her deceased father,
Francois Robin.
1t is further ordered that defendant pay all
the costs Of this suit.
Done, read and signed IN open Court, at
Opelonsas, La, this 5th day of May, A.
d. 1892,
(Signedl E. T LEWIS,
Judge
Filed May ), 1892.
H. f. EsTORGE, by. elk
true copy H f. EsTORGE, D'ty Clerk
June IL, 1892. Ian
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-06-18

We print in this issue the Message
to the Public Schools of America from
the Executive Committee appointed by
the Snperintendents of Education al
so the Public School Map and an inter-
eating srticle headed "The Public
school Flag and other articles touch
ing the celebration which is to take
place on the 18th of next October.
Al these articles viii be found of gen
aFaf public interest, but especially to
Eas teachers and scholars of our public
schools.
we will send the COURIER to teach
ef % scholars up to the last of October
nextat 81 each.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-06-18
LOST Or STOLEN.

A promissory note drawn by L. s. Havard
in favor of v G. Reynolds, Administrators,
for $l035.64, dated April 10, 1889, and pay,
able four years after date, with eight per
cent. interest from date.
All parties are warned not to trade or ne
aotiate for said note as payment has been
stopped. Y. e. REfNOLDS, NJ
Big Cane, June II, ls92-Im
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-06-18

Our religious reporter has handed
10 the following item and vouches fol-
It's accuracy !:
A late seeker of religion at the col
ored Methodist church of this place,
Kizzyn by name, and on whom char
coal would make white mark, said
Dat big black lady wet sot next to
me in chuch an bad such gourd- vine
smell bout her, stole my terbacker wot
dropped wen I went up to de alter,
90 I amt agwine ter ferget her soon,
nnther.''
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-06-18

The German given last Tuesday
night at the New Opera House by the
@. 5. G. was as might have been ex-
pected, fattering success, and was
namerously attended by the young
people Of Opelousas, and quite large
number from abroad. Some very pretty
figures were introduced The German
lasted until about o'clock. and dane
ing was indulged in until 8
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-06-18

We acknowledge receipt of an invita-
tion to attend the 37th annual COM
menccment of ST Stauislaus CONNER
cial College at Bay st. Louis, MISS,
which takes place on the 29th of this
month.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-06-18

A friend sends Us the following la
comic communication from Bayou Chi
cot, which might serve as pointer to
some Of the correspondents who ocea-
sionally write for the press
Crops fair; fishing good. Nothing
strange transpiring. Candidates for
Police Jury numerous. Mones scarce
Tar, clap boards and charcoal frn at
former quotations.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-06-18

log house passed down the river
last ght about haI21.past seven O'Clock
Il was away out in mid stream, and a
large numbe, of citizens witnessed it
from Front street. The house has
p,ohably sin"d near the river at some
puiut above US and was precipitated
into the water with IA caving bank
Alexandria Times
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-06-18
ICE
JUDICIAL NOTICES
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ACT.

According to the requirements OF article
48 of the Constitution notice is hereby given
that We will apply to the Legislature now in
session for the passage of an act authorizing
MS to sue the State of Louisiana III the Civil
District Court for the Parish of Orleans for
81, ,426 "a with legal interest from April 18th,
1852, being money paid to the State by Peter
r. Fell and Isaac NJ DenmaD for 1871 and
5OIl00 acres of land in 0pelonsas title to
which WAS not confirmed.
HEIRS OF PETER r. FELL,
ISAAC NJ. DENMAN.
Hama II I2Q9.Im
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-06-18

A telegram received here Thursday
evening from Alexandria. announced
that the Exchange Hotel and all the
buildings situated on the same block,
together with some of the adjoining
buildings, had been burned to the
ground, but that the FIRE was then un-
der control.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-06-18

Ifyou want steam engine, thresher
OF binder-or anything else in the line
Of improved agricultural machinery,
you will find it at j. Meyers & Co.'S.
The celebrated Osborne machines kept
10 stock and sold on terms to suit pur-
chasers.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-06-18

Comnudore w w Hunter of the
Coufr.lerate Navy. died in New Or
leans on the 9th, aged 80 years
The commodore was native oi
Philadelphia aud served with distin;t
i0u il the late war
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-06-18

The u. S. Court which was to have
been held here last Monday, has been
postponed on account of the illness of
Judge Boarman. The jurors and wit
nesses who were in attendance, were
discharged Tuesday.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-06-18

The Hon. W. c. Perrault, the newly
elected District Judge of this judicial
district, favored this Office with call
on last Monday evening. From the
vigorous charge delivered to the grand
jary on the opening of court, we have
the promise of fearless and impartial
administration of the laws during
Judge perrault's term of ofiee.-Crow-
ley Signal.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-06-18

The State Circuit Cout, Judges Clegg
and Perry held term of court here
Monday. They decided one case from
Grant parish, and took the only case
before them from this parish under
advisement, and adjourned sine die
Tuesday.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-06-18

The Well-known and reliable firm of
j Meyers & Co, of Opelousas, make
a speciality of improved agricultural
implements, and can fill all orders at
a moments notice and on the most
favorable terms. They keep full line
of the celebrated Osborne machinery
in stock, and have competent machin-
lists to instruct purchasers in the hand
ling of the same.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-06-18

NOTICE U. s. Land Office, New Orleans,
" La, May 81, lS92.-Notice is hereby
given that the following named settler has i'll
ed notice of his intention to make final proof
in support of his claim, and that said proof
will be made before the Clerk OF the
District Court, at Opelousas, La, on Sat
.Team B. GUiIlOry,
who made Homestead Entry No. 1886 for tue
lots 4, 5 and and N. of S / Sec. II,
Township G. south range, east, Louisiana
Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence mp 90, and cultivation
Of said land, viz: HoDor6 Fuselier, Paul
Fruge Don Louis Fontenet and Jean Bite.
Manuel, all of st. Landry parish, Louisiana.
CHARLES G. PALFREY,
May 2s, 1926. Register.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-06-18

The Ladies' Auxiliary Club of the
O. s. c. will give their book party to
night for the purpose of increasing
their library. Dancing will be in
dulged in during the evening.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-06-18

We are pleased to hear that the Hon.
Johu N. Ogden, who has been the Dis
trict Attorney of st. Landry aud Aca
dia parishes for the past eight years,
has now resumed the practice of de-
Tending criminal cases. His reputation
as criminal lawyer should bespeak
for him large practice, both in his
own, as well as adjoining parishes
Lafayette Advertiser.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-06-18

$1,000 was sold by the st, Landry
Homestead and Loan Association last
Monday 5000 to J. T. Gilvin at 81
per cent, and 400 to DR.. V. K. Irion at
341 per cent.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-06-18

With fresh stock of drugs and ex-
perienced pharmacist IN charge, DR..
Shutes drug store is prepared to fill
any order for medicines or prescrip-
tons.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-06-18

Last Tuesdays noon train left here
loaded with Opelousians who have
been summoned as witnesses in
the case of louisiana vs. H. j.
Fisher. which was to begin at Crowley
last Wednesday.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-06-18

Young America has broken loose in
fresh spot. The boys of 0pelousas
have determined to form fire com
pany and to secure an engine-and
why not9 This is as good a way as
any to work off their supefuous ener
gy, and much more profitable than
base ball. We wish the boys success
and hope they will meet with proper
encouragement and assistance.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-06-18

What is home without first class
sewing machine You will find that
the White Sewing Machine will give
you longer and better service than any
machine made. See advertisement in
another column.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-06-18

The c j. Thompson Real Estate and
Loan Agency will sell or buy lands,
loan money on good security and take
town or country properties for lease or
eaie
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-06-18

FoR RENT. "A large res ihence will
Ia acres of land in the town of 0pe lon
sas; will be rented with or without
land. Possession given Immediately.
Apply "a this office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-06-18

A Twin Cap Party will be given by
the O. P. L. &. D. A. at Perrodin's
Hall next Thursday the 23d, which
gives promise of lots of fun.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-06-18
Don't be a clam Advertise.

The celebration of st. Johns day
will be observed by Humble Cottage
Lodge No. l9 in grand style.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-06-18

The we'll known Trainor Hotel in
Washington, La. is offered for rent.
See advertisement in another column.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-06-18

For Sale-A new piano, one of the
best makes, will be sold cheap for cash.
Apply at this Office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-06-18

D1ED-At Coul6e Croche, in this parish
Sunday June y. 1892. Louis WAITER, aged
about z years, d native of Alsace, but a resi-
dent of this parish for many years.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-06-18

The O. S. G. will soon fix up their
stage preparatory for the opening of
the theatre season.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-06-18

NOTICE,-U. S. Land Office, New Orleans,
1V La May II, l892.-Notice is hereby Civ
en- that the following named settler has filed
notice of his intention to make final proof in
support of his claim, and that said proof will
be made before the Clerk of the District
Court at Opelousas, on Saturday, July 9,
1892, viz: A
Louis F. VaMIrOt,
who made Homestead entry No. 1854, for
the n of S w section 8, Township 8, S X,
3 east, Louisiana meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultiva-
tion OF said land, viz Honor6 Meche, Alex
andre Cummings. Don Louis Chariot and
Edward C. Gardiner, all of St. Landry Parish,
Louisiana.
CHARLES c. PALFREY,
May %, 1892. Register.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-06-18

Several light showers this week have
served to lay the dust and cool off the
atmosphere,
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-06-18

Maybe our readers have been under
the impression that the weather here
abouts has been warm lately; the fol-
lowing dispatch will serve to show
that we are far from experiencing as
warm weather as some of our Northern
cities.
New York, June 13.-The heat here
to day is ferocious. The temperature
is higher than ever before on the 18th
of June in this city. The highest
mark before to day was June l3, 1888,
when the register was So. To-day at
2:3O it was 96 in the shade on the
street, while five stories above the
street at 3 p. m. thermometer expos
ed to the sun marked l25.
At Utica, N. Y, and Providence, R.
l., the shade record was "a, and at
Kensington, n Y, and at Boston and
Worcester, Mass, the figures are SO to
100 degrees.
Eighty one cases of heat prostration
were reported by the police to-day.
Four of them were fatal.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-06-18

Go to Kamer's for Mineral Waters
Trusses, perfumery. fancy stationery
etc, etc.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-06-18

Never in the history of the country
we're so many dependents upon presi-
dental favor gathered in one conven-
ton, men whose bread and butter de-
pended upon their votes. 1t was
against this hard and unteeliug wall
that the wild waves of Blaine enthu
siasm beat and broke. What cared
they for the "Plumed Knight the
''leader of leaders? ?" They were not
there for their health, nor for a holi-
day, nor for sentiment, They went
to Minneapolis to make their living.
And so fell james G. Blaine, not in
knightly combat, but by the blow OF
a base cudgel, and it was churl's
hand that laid him low.-Memphis
Commercial
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-06-18

1t is better to take time by the
forelock'' than to grab at his tail and
find that somebody has put soap on 1t.
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Correspondence.


Editor COURIER:
At present the indications point to
dry, drouthy weather. which is not
by any means very desirable at this
time of the year Cotton and corn are
both needing rain now Should the
dry, hot days continue long, tha corn
crop will most assnredly be very much
short of all expectations earlier in the
season.
The planters hoped that the in
creased acreage would make all the
corn needed for the wants of the coun.
try, and it will provided they get rain
in due time on their corn and cotton.
Crops, while, cultivated as a rule, well,
have not done altogether as we'll as was
hoped for; yet the weed is growing
some, but not as vigorous and healthy
as we have seen in the past
The rice growers are very busy at
this time getting water over their rice
fields
Plant cane looks promising, and is
growing, but will need moisture very
soon to forward it on to maturity.
The new Masonic temple at Ever
green was dedicated pn the evening
| of the 10th inst with imposing ceremo-
noIs. The attendance was large. The
affair ended with grand ball in bonor
of the aus spicious occasion.
Your correspondent has just learned
| that preparations are on foot for Civ
ing an entertainment and ball in the
town of Bunkie ere long, to which it ls
expected that many from distance
will lend their grace and attendance.
The break i'll the levee some nine
miles below Alexandria has flooded all
the low land pretty much on the east
side of Bayou BHuf down to Bunkie.
Just the extent of the water and the
amount of damage, if any done, We are
not prepared to say to day.
We don't want to be inquisitiye, but
how did it happen that Opelousas new
er built a narrow guage railroad down
to Port Barre. Wonlden't it make a
live scoop for Opelousas ?
Blythe way, we seo that the news
papers away from home are beginning
to speak of OpeIousas as ''rising
city"
The Elm Bayou farmers have very
nice crops to date. Corn and cotton
are both looking we'll with them.
st. Landry's live saw mill man, Mr..
B. c. Stewart, is doing an immense
business nowadays. He has built a
good oed from his mill to the Morgan
railroad, where he has switch for
loading lumber Mr.. S's'snccess comes
from reading The COURIER joke il
that, is. there
The Republicans in Convention al
Minneapolis decided to try uncle Ben
Harrison again in the race for Presi-
dent-with Mr.. Whitelaw Reid, of New
+ York, as Vice-President and let me
tell you, it's ticket that will take the
united Democracy to beat, won't it
! ILLINOIS.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-06-18

Chickens, eggs. fresh country butter
and meal received daily at G.. HebeFt.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-06-18
&t HERIFF'S SALE.
District Court, Parish of 81. Landiy, No l5O3G
Edrca'd l. Estorge IS. Mrs. Mary j. Gilmore
WE, ct aL

sued out of the Honorable the Eleventh
Judicial District Court in and for the par
ish OF st. Landry, in the above entitled and
numbered suit, | will proceed to sell at pub
lie auction to the last and highest bid
der, at the front door of the Court House, in
the town OF OpelOusa9, parish of st. Landry,
on SATURDAY, the 9Th day of July,
A. D. 1892, at 10 a. m, the following des
crIbed property, tO-wit:
Four certain lots of ground situated in the
town of OpelOusas, La, together with all the
buildings and improvements thereon or
thereto appertaining, commonly known as the
Estorge property, and being the residence
formerly owned and occupied by DR.. j. l..
EstOrge. Said lots form a square on the plan
of the town of Opelousas, and numbered on
the sai0 plan as Nos. 2I, y, y and IS, and
are bounded north by a street-name un
known-commonly called Estorge street. east
by Court street, south by the street of Pond,
and west by Market street, aud is the same
property acquired by Edward L. EstOrge at
the successi0nal sale of DR.. j. L. Estorge's
estate, made July 18th, 1886
| Terms and COnditions-For Cash to pay
and ST. tisfy the sum of six hundred and
| twenty-five dollars with eight per cent an
nual interest from the 23d December. 1889,
due 23d December, 1891. and also attorneys
| fees, fixed at l0 per centum and costs and on
! terms of credit corresponding with the ma
| turity of, and to satisfy, two notes each for
six hundred and twenty-five dollars dated
| Dec. 3d. 1899, and due respectively. three
and four years after date, with eight per
cent. annual interest from date of the notes
and ten per cent. as attorneys fees. Pur
chaser further to assume the payment of an
outstanding promissory note for six hundred
and twenty-five dollars which matured on
the ODD Dec, 1890, with eight per cent. an
nual interest from the 23d Dec, 1889 and at
torneys fees fixed at ten per centum, in case
of suit for collection.
Seized in the above entitled suit.
| T. S. FONTENOT,
Sheriff of st. Landry Parish, La.
| Tnua 1900
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FOR r ENT,

commodious Hotel known as the TRAI-
NOR HOUSE, Washington, La situated in
the most conspicuous part of town. Fully
furnished, Fer further particulars apply to
Mrs. A. r. DEMARET, Agt,,
June lStf Washington, La.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-06-18
NO. 80.
JUDICIAL NOTICES
=. JUDGMENT

JUDGMENT ----------------. JUDGMENT
District Co,nt Parish Of ST. Landry No 1895
Ih.s Josephine Robin, VIE, Etc rs. Lttdger
L0shapes Her AMsb0Nd
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-06-18

NOTICE.-U. S Land Office New Orleans
~ La, May ii. 1892. - Notice is hereby
given that the following named settler has
filed notice of his intention to make final proof
in support of his claim, and that said proof
will be made before the Clerk Of the District
Court, at Opelousas, La, on Saturday, July
Q, 1892. viz
AmeIfe Simon, Widow of Fran
co.'s Simon,
who made Homestead Entry 1880 for tue
W of the N w of Sec. IL, TIP. 8, ) k L,
Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and eultiva'
tion of, said land, viz: Honore Meehe, Louis
+. Vautrot, Alexandra Cummings and Don
Louis Chariot, all of st. Landry Parish, La.
CHAS. c. PALFREY,
May 28, 1892. ct Register
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-06-18

NOTICE.-Land Office at New Orleans, La.
~ May 81, 1s92-Notice is hereby given
that the following named settler has filed no.
tice of his intention to make final proof in
support of his claim, and that said proof
will be made before the Clerk of the
District Court at Opelousas, La, on Satur-
day. July 9th, 1892. viz:
ChristOvaE Chevis,
who made Homestead Entry No. 1887 for the
n. WI Sec 9, Tp. 8, S. Il. 3 E. Louisiana
Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land viz: Honor6 Meche, Edward c,
Gardiner Th6ogene Daigle and Zephirin
L6ger, all of ST. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
CHAS. C. PALFREY,
Nav %, 1926 Register.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-06-18

The many friends of Col. P. j. Mon
tross, and the patrons of his popular
hotel, will be pleased to read the fol-
lowing item copied from the n. o. City
Item of last Saturday:
Col. P. j. Montross' of Biloxi, than
whom no more desrevedly popular host
ever kept a hotel, was in the city yes
terday on business. After an nnpre-
cedently successful winter and spring
season, the Colonel informs the Item,
the Montross Hotel is just entering up
on what promises to be an equally IA
vorably summer season. TO accom-
modate the increase of guests, fine
new addition is being erected, constl-
tuting the southwest wing of the estab-
lishment, measuring 43 by 55 feet,
three stories high, eight rooms to each
floor and an eight foot gallery all
around. The apartments are finished
in a style suitable for winter occu-
pancy as well as summer and will be
ready on July | The famous Mon
tross' is bound to keep in the lead.
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NOTICE.

aln applying for a homestead on the
M of w! and w of S E of section 7,
township l south range east.
June 49, 1921 m. w +. COBB.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-06-18
A Happy idea

Is that of publishing the Souvenir
of the Third Annual Meeting and Re-
uion of the Confederate Veterans, held
April and 9, 1892, at New Orleans. y
1t will contain a history of the Asso-
citation, Committees, Generals and
their stats, list of Delegates, list of
Camps, social events, anecdotes, the
Ladies Lunch, speech of Senator Dam
iel, sketches of Confederate Cavalry,
Washington Artillery and other famons
commands, personal portraits and
sketches, etc Such a book will be
acceptable to all veterans and their
friends. The book will be published
by Mr.. J. Curtis Waldo, 1870 st.
Charles avenue, New Orleans, to
whom all communications must be ad-
dressed The book will be sold at soc
per copy, by subscription only.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-08

MAIDEN, Mas, July s.-The handsome
new hospital which has recently been
erected of Murray street near the Mid.
dlesex Fells, at q total cost Of about ESQ.,
600, was dedicated yesterday with appro-
pirate exercises. The order OF exercises
consisted Of the delivery Of the keys by
Hon. Lorin l.. Fuller, chairman OF the
building committee, and the acceptance
by ak Mayor Joseph r. Wiggin, president
OF tho board Of trade. Short addresses
were made by Rev. Benjamin II. Bailey,
Rev. Michael r. Flatly and Rev. Theo. q.
Pease, and benediction was pronounced
by Rev. Joel M. Leonard. The hospital
IL built of brick with brown stone trim
minxs, and IN furnished In the latest i'm
proved stvfs.