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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-03-22
Death of NJ j. o'oonneli

Mr.. NJ. j. 0'Connel. proprietor of the
OConnell Hotel, corner Church Circle
and Church street, died this morning
after lingering Illness from Bright s
disease, superinduced by an attack of
the gripe. Mr.. 0Connell came to An.
napolis about two years ago and leased
the above hotel, where he has since sue.
cessfully conducted the hotel and restau-
rant business He was a quiet and I'M
ostentatious gentleman. and during his
short residence in Annapolis has made
many friends. He leaves wife and one
child, an interesting little daughter, to
mourn their loss Mr.. O'Connell was In
his 45th year. Previous to his coming
to Annapolis he was engaged for four-
teen years at the National Hotel, Wash
ington, ID. &. His remains will be taken
to that city for ipterment tomorrow.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-03-22
A Good appointment.

Governor Brown to day appointed Au,
gustus Sewell as Waterman at the State
House in place of John Jones, removed
Mr. Sewell has been serving as fireman
TO the annex of the State House, and as
his fires would have been extinguished
on the lst of April. and his services no
longer required, and having been a faith.
full and attentive public servant, the
Governor selected him as the most deserV.
ing man for the place. 1t is due to Mr..
Sewell to say that he was not even an
Is worthy man and the Governor has
made good appointment and one that
will not betray his trust.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-03-22

Governor Brown who has been suffer
ing with peritonitis since March 6. was
taken worse on Sunday. and since then
there has been no change in his condi-
ton until last night, when there was q
slight improvement Drs Gamble and
Tiffany left the Governor at 1l.45 last
night. DR.. Gamble said his temperature
was 100 The doctor said that no oper
alton had been performed, but added
1--WE are ready for il at any moment, be.
cause II there should be an accumulation
of pus an operation Will have to be per-
formed immediately"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-03-22
LOCAL JOTTINGS.

Hens Of Interest Local and Otherwise.
Edward Boteler residing near Water
ny hss pneumonia
-Gmln clearances from Baltimore yes
lti,y we're 2j,1l4 bushels of corn.
-lhe weather man is doing more
Eok than his salary calls for.
-ES County Treasurer Harry b. Can't
AIlMbls home of typhoid malaria.
-lhe rooms over tie Annapolis Sa.
mg' Institution are being fitted for a
nbloom
ALBERT II. Horton, clerk of Guilford
e.nly n Z Is here looking up some
illy u les.
Petitions arc now the order of the
ENlih those seeking political places
litI The administration
NJ Geo NJ Hyde will open in few
apidty goods and notion store at the
3'nu OF Main and Francis streets.
he civil service examination held
addy Tor posloffice positions was
Aaaeled with fairness.
-hiNayor Thomas f Martin who
I pttn confined TO the house several
" uom severe cold, was out to day.
-Cwi e. L. Martin. of the Nav
sh returned yesterday after a four
cruise over his beat and reports no
'lons OF the oyster law
NJ William Thomas. the popular
svgoumodating clerk In Mr.. James
wv ss'oTe' who has been quite Ill
ZONE Is reported improving
lhsneS firm OF Geo NJ. Hyde &
WI tomorrow, open their store at
,v'ntI Of Main and Francis streets
anock Of Dry Goods, Notions. etc.
wa DC The place for bargains.
E se building committee of the Mary.
, Wolla Fair commissioners will 90
a'0go March % 10 examine the
's 1 hullding for final acceptance
sSS'pmenl OF exhibits will begin
~ sland jury Of Howard county
~, ,al''ltd the Baltimore and Ohio
NV, S'a V9mpany Tor maintaining 4
W. Irving Park, on the line OF
.,,'las a'es'on branch at Annapolis
~ soikmen at the Naval Acade-
~ ~. ~. wages were cut down by The
\ s,r r'. :. issued by the Secretary OF
=" y, are Indignant and propose pe,i
mn aS government TO have the or.
~ : !, soahly teasurer's report TO the
~ " commissioners Yesterday. for
~ IA ~. q February shows balance
NJ. ~ : s.ssnuary 81, SOS. 900 81. collie.
4 !, february, 81 ola; disbursements
''''nee. $ls. $50 SO
u. s'AssIl supply of typewrIting
49, Tables, together with the
N w ~ SIandar d Typewriter. on
A. '0' sale by The agent al Carr.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-03-22

Runs the old saying. and everything that
ever makes part of any organ OF the body
must reach its place therein through
the blood. Therefore, If the blood 10
purified and kept in good condition by
the use of Hoods Sarsaparilla, It neces-
sarily follows that the benefit Of the
medicine is impaired to every organ of
the body. Can anything be simpler
than the method by which this excellent
medicine gives good health TO all who
will try It fairly and patientlyf
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-03-22

Mr.. Julian Brewer left here to-day for
Baltimore TO attend the Grand Lodge Of
Maryland, Ancient Order United Work
men.
Secretary of State LeCompte who has
been confined to his home In Baltimore
for several weeks from severe sickness,
is reported much better, and Is expected
to be at his post in few days
Miss Julia Fattebert, who has been
spending some days with friends in
Washington, has returned.
MISS Edith Gardiner. who spent Sun
day with her parents has returned TO
school in Washington.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-03-22
Naval Orders

The following naval orders have been
issued by the Navy Department since
our last issue :
Chief Engineer b q. Gowing has been
ordered to duty at the New York navy
yard.
Passed Assistant Paymaster John. 5
Carpenter has been detached from the
fish commission steamer Albatross and
ordered to the Naval Hospital, Washing
ton.
Passed Assistant Engineer N. S. Bay
ley from the New York navy yard and
ordered to the Atlanta.
Passed Assistant Engineer c. W. Rae
has been detached from the Atlanta and
ordered TO examination for promotion.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-03-22

Three days is very short time In
which to cure bad case of rheumatism;
but Ii can be done, If the proper treat
ment is adopted, as will be seen by the
following from James Lambert, OF New
Brunswick, ILL.,: | was badly afflicted
with rheumatism in the hips and legs,
when I bought bottle OF Chamberlain
pain BALM Ii cured me in three days.
/ am All right to-day; and would insist
on every one who is afflicted with that
terrible disease to use Chamberlain {
Pain Balm and get well at once. so
cent bottles for sale by Feldmeyer Bros.
City Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-03-22
Hog Island as a Quarantine station

The revenue steamer Crawford took
an inspecting party down the bay yes
terday to decide upon establishing a
quarantine station at Hog Island, of
Drum Point After finishing the survey
the Crawford stood out into the bay and
sounded out five-fathOm char mel II
was found that with Drum Point light
house bearing west by south all vessels
could stand into the Patuxent clear OF
Hog Island shoals With a pier 500 feet
long IL was estimated that any vessel
that could come into Il gilmore harbor
would be able TO lie alongside Hog Is
I land wharf In safety.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-03-22
Chamberlain's Eye and Skin
Ointment.

A certain cure for Chronic Sore Eyes,
letter. Salt Rheum, Scald Head, Old
Chronic Sores, Fever. Sores, Eczema,
Itch, Prairie Scratches, Sore Nipples
and Piles. It is cooling and soothing
Hundreds of cases have been cured by
it after ali other treatment had failed.
IS cents per box.
For sale by FeldmeYer Hros.,i City
Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-03-22

Swickley, Penn. I'VE had an epidem-
ic of cholerine, as our physicians called
1t. in this place lately and made great
hit with Chamberiain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrh9a Remedy. | sold four
dozen bottles of 1t In one week and have
since sold nearly gross. This Remedy
did the work and was big advertise
ment for me-, Several persons who haye
been troubled with diarrhga for two or
three weeks were cured by few doses
of this medicine.
Z. p. KNAPP, Phi. @.
80 .and 90 cent bottles for sale by
Feldmeyer Bros City Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-03-22
A SojOurn In the South and a Pill.
grimage to the Far West via
the PennsS Ivania Rail
road

On March 2sth the last personally
conducted tour to Florida will leave
New York and Philadelphia. Tourists
have the option of returning on any reg
ular train prior to May 31st 1893 $50
from New York, $4S from Philadelphia,
and proportionate rates from other
points, cover, in addition to round-trip
transportation. all necessary expenses
on route going.
On March Goth the last California tour
leaves the East for the most wonderful
and delightful trip il is possible to make
in this country,
A Tourist Agent and Chaperon &C.
company each party and everything pos
sible is done for the C Jmfort and enter
tainment of the tourists. All informa-
ton regarding rates, routs. &c /. may be
obtained on application to the Tourist
Agent Pennsylvania Railroad Company,
233 South Fourth Street, Philadelphia.
$40 Broadway, New York, $50 Fulton
street. Brooklyn. or Ticket Agents of
the company.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-03-22
Good Work Done by the Police Boa,
Frolic

Captain BRYAN, of the Eastern bay po-
lice schooner Frolic, made thirty-two ar
rests during the oyster season. All the
parties were charged with having uncull
ed oysters aboard His latest captures
were the schooners Minnie and Helen,
Captain Gibson. and the E. Y Daniels,
Captain Burns, of Baltimore. They were
fined $25 and costs by Justice Phillips.
of Kent Island Captain Bryan says
nearly all the arrests were made since
December. One of the dredgers said the
packers had promised TO take his cargo,
including shells, there being such a scar
city of oysters at the time The Frolic
returned TO Eastern bay last night after
receiving repairs at Annapolis.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-03-22
She Committed Suicide.

Mrs. @. Doe, at Watkins. left this. letter
my husband Forgive me If cause you
any trouble, but suffer so. You do not
know what these long, wakefnl, wretch
ed nights are to me. and / am so tired.
darling--the pain will never be better. 1t
Ia not easy TO take my own life, but I
have been sick so long. Goodbye, my
husband, love you-your wife" This
is but one of thousands that gives up, In
stead Of using DR.. Miles Restorative Ner-
vine and being speedily cured of their
wretchedness. Go to VIM. l.. Marcy and
Co, and get an elegant book and Trial
bottles free
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-03-22

Having taken the agency for the "Rem
ington Standard Typewriter" for An
napolis and Anne Arundel county, | ana
prepared to sell, exchange or rent this
high standard machine to any one de.
string a first class typewriter. A full
sample can be seen and all information
desired will be given by applying to
j. Ed. ABBOTT,
Capital" Office.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-03-22

In the Orphans Court to-day letters of
administration upon the estate of Mar
garet Jones were granted to Daniel
Jones
Mrs $. j. Phelps. of Washington. d
c., was at the Register OF Wills Office to-
day looking up the family history of the
Latimers, Shentons and Aldens, after
which they made visit to the Naval
Academy.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-03-22
Harbor Notes.

The tug Success stopped at Annapolis
with the four masted schooner Charles
K. Balch, bound for New York with
coal.
The bark Newlight is anchored below
Sandy Point.
Three oyster vessels and a new boat
were passed in tow of the tug Hanson
II. Keys. bound up the bay.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-03-22
SPRING OPENING.

Mrs. HOlidayoke's Spring and summer
Millinery Opening.
Mrs. M. f. HolidaYoke would respect
fully inform the ladies of Annapolis and
vicinity that she will open her Spring
and Summer styles of Bonnets. Toques
and Hats, of the latest patterns on
THURSDA y and FRIDA Y, March %,
and "a, TO which she invites the atten.
tion of the ladies mo Cards
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-03-22
GuARANTEED CuRE

We authorize our advertised druggist
to sell DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds. upon
this condition. If you are afflicted with
a Cough, Cold or any Lung, Throat or
Chest trouble, and will use this remedy
as directed, giving 1t t fair trial, and ex-
perience no benefit, you may return the
bottle and have your money refunded
know that DR.. Kings New Discovery
could be relied on. 1t meyer disappoints
Trial bottles free at the City Drug Store
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-03-22
BE MODERN WAY

Commends itself To the well-formed. to
do pleasantly and effectually what was
formerly done in the crudest manner
and disagreeably as well To cleanse
the system aud break up colds, head
aches and feyers without unpleasant
after effects. use the delightful liquid
laxative remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-03-22

One of my children had q very bad
discharge from her nose. Two physi-
clans prescribed, but without benefit.
We tried Ely's Cream Balm. and much
to our surprise, there was . marked i'm
provement. We continued using the
Balm and In short time the discharge
was cured. %. A. Cary, Croning, N. y.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-03-22
kenova,ing an old Business Stand

For several weeks. workman have
been busy repairing and giving through
renovatiDg 10 the store at the corner of
Main and Francis streets. the interior
being finished. aud tomorrow Messrs.
Geo. NJ Hyde 4 Co., will open a Dry
Goods, Notion and Mems Furnishing
house. when a complete line in these de-
psrtments will be exhibited.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-03-22

The following are the absentees of the
male department of the public school
Yesterday. J. G.. Ray. principal III
Beall. +. Boessel, l.. Green. J Clarke, G,
Green. A. WEIGH, W. Jones, A. Moss,
W. Miller, W. Basil, r Bush. ]. Collins
T. Jacobs, j. Lowmsn, A Mitchell, L.
Thomas, +. Weaver
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-03-22
Maryland Pensions.

The following pensions have been is
sued to Marylanders bv the government
Original Abraham Hebble. Henry Len
throp, Loxious Queen. Original Wild
ows- Keziah Curvill. Alice Shuler. min
or of Isaac Clark.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-03-22

Call at the CAPITAL Office and ex-
anime the Standard Remington Type
writer. Full explanation and terms
given Machines for rent or sale on
easy terms. Handsome cabinet or table
and Japanned covers with every machine
If so desired.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-03-22
st. Margaret's Church Trouble Ter.
inmates IN suit.

A suit has been entered in the Anne
Arundel Circuit Court by DR.. Spencer,
rector of ST. Margaret's parish, against
Horace s. Ridout, one of the vestrymen,
growing out of the difficulty over chmch
matters. The suit is by titling and ne
declaration is filed.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-03-22

Notice is hereby given that the eo-part
nership hitherto existing under the firm
name Of League Bros, having been dis
solved By mutual consent. ali debts due
cid firm will be received by Oliver 3.
League of the late firm, who also assumes
the payment Of all outstanding debts Of
said late firm and fully discharges the
said John B. League from all liabilities
in respect thereto.
JOHN B. LEAGUE,
SO Formerly League Bros,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-03-22
.~vsoF ADVERTIsING.

.-st insertion. 600; snbse-
.a1S oas 50 ceats sDee s4g rS ssye @sSe
~ p'A'''
M -.o.taaa political or personal
s.rL5a. no'eo +. cents per li1e; subse-
"a t-l ..sS,.Jas. Do cents per hne'
ssfa' ,,srr.ase announcements, twenty
Jfl.asy tn.1lt1eTy notices will be charged
srs osa los. 1T tbe usual rates OF adVertis-
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-03-22

The Standard Remington Tyr ewriter
Is universally used in all the Deoart-
ments at Washington 1t Is the sim
plest and most rapid writer on the mar
ket. Call at the CAPITAL Office and be
convinced. J. Ed. Abbott, agent. for
Anne Arundel.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-03-22

We have nov on hand several sam
Piles of the Remington Typewriters.
and Cabinets which we will take pleas
ure In showing any one DESTROYS OF
purchasing one of these standard ma
chines-now acknowledged the best on
the market. Call and zee them.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-03-22

The Children's health must not be
neglected Cold In the head causes ca
tarrh. Ely's Cream Balm cures at once
II Il perfectly safe and Il easily applied
into the nostrils. The worst cases
yielding to it. Price SOC.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-03-22

GO to A. Harris for Smokers arti Gle.
A full line Of Cigars, Wood and Nicer
schaum Pipes, Cigar Smokers, and every
thing In smokers line.
A HART. rs Md Avenue.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-03-22

~We win duplicate any suit of
Clothes In Baltimore or elsewhere, for
same money. l.. H. REIN, corner Main
street and Market Space.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-03-22
Dissolution Of Co Partnership
ANNAPOLIS, March 4th, 1893.

ANAAPOLIt, MhTcu 4Ln, Icdo-
Notice Is hereby given that the CO.
partnership which has for some time ex-
lated between John B. League and Oil
yer s. League. under the firm name Of
League Bros. has been dissolved by
mutual consent The undersigned hav-
ing assumed the responsibilities of said
firm will conduct the business for the
future his own account and under
his OWL name. OLIVER 8. LEAGUE.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-03-22

Happy and content is home with ssThe Ro-
chester," lamp with the light Of themorning.
Catalogues, write RochesterI-ampCo. ,NewYorl.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-03-22

Go TO @. A Brady & Co. and get
your rubbers, all reduced.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-03-22
Hoods
SarsapariIla
Cures

better than did ten years ago. This makes me
feel proud and cannot praise Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla enough. My case was bad one. but Hoods
Put Me on MY Feet
and am naturally very grateful to it. 1 re-
commend 1t to all the people whom hear com
planning of feeling weak and tired and for other
troubles. and know of many who have been
benefited by 1t. / am living witness to the
merit of Hoods Sarsaparilla" JOSEPH q, Lo-
PEI. Maynards. Md.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-03-22

,a,so,.I,. Us, a IA. and 80 p. IN.
Lave fhll'l. sjga. IN. and 4:JJ p. IN.
Lt', '-., ,,.In Will run daily except sun
Ahe.t,1,'', NJ Annapolis at ll:i9 u. NJ
~ ."AmaapolIs FOR baltimore at 40 D. IN.
80 Annapolis 10 baltimore and RETURN
grelghI mkcn al lowest rates
- . q. A. COOABs,
Soy and Iie'sr zen nA"asei'
Trjs, Train Master.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-03-22

STATE W MAINLAND.
County Or AsNs .4yEsd<l. IS.
!, G. A. CULVER, Cashier ofthe above-named
ment is true to the best of my knowledge and
belief. ''-N
C. 4. CULVER. Cashier
subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th
day of March, 1898.
J. ROLAND BRADY Notary Public.
correct-Attest:
WRIT RANDALL,
I. o. WALTON, Directors
JAMES NJ. MUNRoE
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-03-22

With electro HaEnetic Su6PEh8ORfs
Latest FafeEtss Beat ImproFementsf
VII curt Nltt0lt medicine Al akasaarsslllll fEllia
oxeI-taxat0l o. rlai foFcfs e4ceee4 Or iisas~
errtou. elIa 1lttl1Il, clt ~ sf1ieeslle
langaor, rheltatisl kidney aver and oiaalter esi.
plants, lame hacE. lnsul. sitatir4 eefef1i ~
heaifh etc. This Eectric BIT contains HeaaFiai -
pnsseurnts over all athefs and give errent taAt .
Instantly f-It ~ forfeit - 1880 ana
win AL q tie above q sezsea o. 20 paF theu-
sands have Aeen cured by this maFvei1tl lnFeution
after 81 ofhrr reFnedies failed. and give hg.u-
reis Of ials tails ard every atner state
oar Pcwe~fnl Irnurns~4 EfErTHiC sf.fEksokI. kSa
areatest boon ever offered geak pen. sAA4 wilA ~
Health ara Fireraas Sfre1wfh 81 AAAAIAAU In 80
s-ss. send for ianphist railea saed fraa
@anaen Electric { o., 10 Broadway,N.K.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-03-22
,RAyE1LEE's GUIDE.

..n.anaumore short Line r.. r..
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-03-22

Mems gum shoes that were 60 cents
are now so cents at Brady's.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-03-22

Hoods Pills cure all liver ills, biliousness,
jaundice, indigestion, sick headache. Zoe.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-04-27
nrirnoiI aud Ills Are.

On one occasion Biauchi, tho noted
teacher, went ON the stage TO see Brig.
nol, whom he found pacing upand down
like mailman, humming over his part
"Why, Brig, what is tho matter with
your Are You nervous he asked.
"Yes, am nervous" was the reply as
he walked harder and faster than ever.
But, Brig, you ought not to be ncrv.
Gus. Eve heard you sing tho part 200
times. heard you sing 1t 80 years ago"
Thirty years ago! Who arc you that
should know so muchY
who am II You know who / am,
and know who you are"
VERY we'll; you know what am, but
Tam sure you do not know what You
are, and II you wish will tell you. You
are foolr'--Now York Tribune.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-04-27
PROVO.

Regular Correspondence.

Regular corropondeaes.
Provo, April 27,-The jury IN the
case OF Justus w. seely Va Il. Ii. Par.
sons ct al, after being out over night,
returned verdict for plaintiff Of
s72.76, with an addition OF Sl5 for dam.
ages sustained.
Suit has been filed In the district
court by the former employees OF the
Sun Foundry and Machine Go. to re.
cover the wages due them, amounting
to $soi.ls, from U. $. Marshal Benton,
II. s. Hines and the Utah Plumbing
and Supply company. There are ten
OF the employees, but for thepurposes Of
the suit, they have all assigned their
claims to Harry Stage. 1t Ia alleged
In the complaint that the employee
had lien ON the Sun Foundry pTou.
city when the attachment was made
oy Marshal Benton for II. b. Hines
ana The Utah Plumbing 4 Supply
Daniel A. Sprlester, OF Mount Pleas.
ant, has filed "a suit against SVEN D.
Nelson OF the came place for the Ie-
roVery Of $4,000 damages for mali.
cious prosecution. Ii Ia alleged that
Neilson swuIo out complaint before
Justice Lund, charging Sprie-ter witn
smbtL2lnment in stealing 5000 feet VI
lumber Of the value Of $50; thut on said
charge plaintiff was Imprisoned two
ana haif days and placed under sg5O
bonus unEii trial, when the casu was
non.suiIed.
Tho case OF j. w. n. Whiteoolton va
the National Bank OF Commerce Tin
Whioh piaintlll sought TO recover
uouole the amount OF interest which he
nau paid on several small loans, on
me ground that he had been ehsrged
niAner rate OF Interest than seven per
CONT AND according TO the u. b. statute