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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24
Open this evening and
until noon Christmas
Day

Another town meeting of buy.
ers expected to-day. Had a
meeting Saturday lasted all day
and until 10 o'clock at night.
1t seems to be known in
every home in the city and
within $50 miles how goods
are selling in our store. The
low prices have been striking
time, like a continuous running
clock, helping wonderfully in
making money and wages do
extra duty. 1t only takes about
half what it did formerly. IS
for All.Wool Suits. The same
for warm comfortable Overcoat.
Saturday was a great day for
Suits. Carried away immense
quantity. 302 more to come
from hands. Expected to-day.
Another thousand went into
cutters hands on Saturday.
Marvellous, when you think of
absolutely All.Wool Black
and Blue Suits, s. and 1918.
All our own make. Fitting as
perfect as though made by
your tailor. Many a head of
family has been able to buy a
Warm, Comfortable Winter
Suit and a barrel of -four for
the amount paid for Suit last
season; or, an Entire Winter
Outft-Suit and Overcoat, $40.
Since the people come to
know of our low prices and
excellent goods they come from
every quarter.
$500 for All.Wool Suit.
$500 for Winter Overcoat.
SIS. for Ulster Overcoat.
$3.50 for All-Wool Suit.
Sc. 80 for Winter Overcoat.
$3.50 for Ulster Oyercoat.
We never in the world could
have touched such low prices
were it not that we had a Mill.
ion Dollars to sell to close a
Partners Estate
The sale was imperative and
no time to wait. Immediate.
It's not only on certain lines
where prices are so low. The
entire stock in every part of the
house-same low prices for
highest values.
Look into our overcoatroom.
The finest Overcoats that can
be made. EVERY day brings
customers on account of good
workmanship Prices range
from $40 to $40 for finest.
TR0USERS-You buy Trous.
ers from one to two dollars less
than formerly. Bright, new,
elegant, Atwood So, s31, 81.
BOYS CLOTHES Proportion
ately low in prices as mems. If
it's big boy, SIS to $6a. All.
Wool Suit. Smaller boy, So
to 81. Overcoats same prices.
Every dollars worth guaran.
teed. Bring back anything un.
satisfactory and get your money
back. The sale is not complete
until you are satisfied.
On the purchase Of $500
worth, we pay railroad excur.
sion fare from Wilmington to
Philadelphia and return.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24
A Fox Hunt

Will sthrt from Peter A. Fagans, Hare's
Corner, Christmas Day at II O'Clock sharp.
All lovers OF the sport are invited,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24
vii, sell .,The Gnh,c.,, rur,,,ura.

Sheriff Gillls will sell the furniture and
kitchen utensils Of THE Gables" on Mon.
day, January 81 at 10 o'clock. The pr oper.
ty is advertised "a that of John L. Orchard
MIR. Orchard has left the city.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

Mrs. Eugene Il. Bardes. who has besn
visiting friends IT, this city. returned
home on Saturday evening.
Mrs. Sarah Lane. who has been visiting
friends In this city. returned home On Sat.
urday evening.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

There will be a meeting for worship In
the Holiness Christian Mission. Front and
Madison streets. tomorrow afternoon at
$50 O'Clock, also at 8; children's meeting
at Z. Holiness meeting OH Wednesday
evening.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

Tayior's Pure Extract OF Malt for a
Placer, these cool mornings Prepared by
W. Z. Taylor Pharmacist. 3O2 King et.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

Elegant perfumes. violet water and
otheio, La2elPs hest fine Bay Rum. fan ey
soaps, all prices tooth brushes. Florida
water Myrtle Cologne, 30. for Chrlstm as
times at Slmms & Son. SO King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

~ Stat bellevue Del. on Dec. "a, 1894
James H. Guest in his list wear
Eclhives and friends are invited to attend
ms funeral from his late residence on We'd
nesnhN afternoon, Mt l O'Clock. Interment
ut Newark Union cemetery.
WOODWARD On Dec. 49, 1891 William II
Son CT Robert s. and he late Susan IL nod
waid, aged q yeHrs.
Eeini Ives iud friends are invited to attend
The funeral services on Tuesday eyenInr Mt
,.Sa, ~ the residence of his fathe RockiSuI
llel. lnterment at Philadelphia on Thursday
at y. IN.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

Miss Lonna Moore, OF Dover, 10 speId.
ing her holidays with friends In this oily,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

Tomorrow promises to be partly clou.
dy to fair. and rather warmer. Similar
conditions will probably prevail on We'd
desday,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24

The thermometer at the REPUBLICAN,
Office to-day:
o'clock. 10 O'Clock. 2o'clock.
"A 80 40
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-24
THE DAY
BEFORE
CHRISTMAS

promptly and carefully. We
are just as anxious to please
you as if we had plenty
Of time to do it. Our Mems
Furnishing Department was
crowded nearly all day Satur-
day, and sent out quantities OF
the popular styles they ham
die. Plenty still here, as we
made big preparations for the
Holiday trade. Something
here to suit the taste OF every
man and boy. Something
they will appreciate and as
well be creditable to you to
give. New lots of Boys IS
Refers, Suits and listers just
in, big values for the sizes.
Plenty of them lower in price,
and as much better as you
want.
Open tomorrow, Christmas
Day, until noon.
JAS. 7. MULLrN & Son
Clothing, 9th & Market.
Hats, Wilmington.
Shoes Delaware,
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ANACOSTIA.

Mr.. J. D. Newton. who resides on Jack
son street east Of Taylor, has. by letter.
called the attention Of the Commissioners
TO the neglected condition of that pcrtion
OF that thoroughfare. in which he complain
ed that in case of freshet. continued
spell Of wet weather, the street is almost
impossible to pedestrians by reason of the
failure on the part of the authorities to
provide a suitable fOotway to span the
branch which crosses the street, having no
outlet. save a six-inch sewer pipe, to carry
of the overflow. Mr.. Newton has asked
that the square be graded and paved, to
which request the early attention of the
Commissioners has been promised
On last Friday night the residence of Mr..
James Green on the Asylum Farm, was
bright with the presence of a large party Of
young people from Anacostia and vicinity,
who had come to remember the birthday
OF Mrs. Green. Games. dancing and re-
freshments caused the hours TO speed by on
rapid wing. Some of those present were the
Misses Nellie Leonard. Jessie Darling LIZ
zie Wood. Theodore North, Annie Dodge,
Emma Dodge. Katie Downey. Rosie Day,
Pierce and WEIGH. Messrs. Fred'k k=aemer.
Andrew Boyer. Harry Crozier. Al Titus,
Beverly North, Norman North, Frank
Green, Norris Hatnes, Chas. Entwisle Jill
son Entwisle. Benz. Frazier, James Hos
pital and DIR. Barry.
Mr.. George Newton Is on visit to
friends at Fredericksburg, Va.
Mrs. Mary Finn has changed her resi-
dence from Washington to No. Is Mime
Sofa avenue. AnacoStia.
Mrs. Ptzinger is seriously I'll at her resi-
dence, corner of Monroe and jefferson
streets. Others among the sick are Mrs
Henry W. Emo Of Jackson street and Mr.
Truslow OF Monroe street.
Mr.. Bernard Duvall. the lightweight of
Anacostia, is In training for his coming
bout on the 26th instant The event is
looked forward to with keen interest by
the membership of the lately organized
Acorn Athletic Club of AuacoStta and their
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. R. johnson and daugh-
ter. Miss Ollie Love of Washington, were
the guests Of Maple avenue friends yester-
day.
The precentors OF the various church
chofrs are busily engaged in training them
for the rendition of the Easter music the
Catholic and Episcopal churches especially
devoting much time to an acceptable pro-
duction Of this feature Of the Easter pro-
gram.
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kENsISGTON.

The regular monthly meeting Of the Ii
brary Association was held on Friday even
ing at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Emory
Baxter. the president. Mr.. q. W. Il. Stokes.
presiding. After the business was trans
acted, the following program was given:
Piano solo. Miss Hobbs; reading. Mrs. Ed
gar Moore; violin solo. Miss Wescott; reci-
tation, Miss Wescott; vocal duet Miss
Miner and Mr.. Trego; piano solo, Miss
Hobbs Among those present were Gov,
and Mrs. Hart, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Trego,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Mccain, Mr.. and Mrs
W. w. Eldridge. Mr.. and Mrs. G.. W. r.
Stokes, Mrs. Wescott Mrs. Crunk, Mrs
Hutchins. Mrs. Carroll, Mrs. e. w. Moore,
Mrs. j. h Ftshback. Misses Reese Wheat
ley, Calhoun. Little. Lewis Mason, Hobbs,
Miner, Cassidy, Davenport and Messrs.
Stock, Baxter. Dulin. Thompson, Calhoun,
DR.. J. l. Lewis and Rev. Wm. ]. Thomp-
son.
Mr.. Geo. W. Duvall has rented his house
on ST. Paul street to the trustees CT the
Methodist Church for a parsonage.
There viii be a special meeting of the
onlcial board of the St. PauPs Church this
evening at the home OF Mr.. ). +. Stock.
Mrs Helen Martin is making an addi-
ZION OF four rooms and conservatory to her
house on Highland avenue.
Misses Evelyn Haine Of Washington and
Annie Lee of Anacostia are visiting the
Misses Ogden.
Mrs ]. Hahn of Paradise Is visiting her
aunt. Mrs. j. T. Stock
The Epworth League meeting Sunday
evening was Led by Miss May Lewis.
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GARRETT PARK.

The Gentlemeps Euchre Club held its
usual meeting last week at the residence
Of Mr.. E. d. F. Brady. The next meeting
will be at the residence of Mr.. c. G. Berry
man, on Tuesday evening"
At the meeting of the Wednesday Social
Club on the 14th instant it was resolved
that no meeting should take place during
Holy week. The regular weekly meetings of
the club will be held after Lent.
Mrs. ]. c. Stoddard has just recovered
from a severe attack Of the grip.
Mrs. Henrik Calm is visiting her sister
Mrs. Pairo. In Washington. where she will
remain for a month
Judge NJ. V. Brent, a former resident of
Garrett Park, will return in the spring and
occupy the residence Of Judge Samuel c.
Mills, who has decided to remain in Wash
ington this season.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Evans of 6S5 Q
street northwest, Washington, d. c., were
yesterday the guests of Gen. and Mrs. 1.
c. Abbott. Mr.. Evans and family will re-
side in the park during the coming summer
and occupy the house of Mr.. William
Springer, on Waverly avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tiffany OF Washington will
reside here during the summer months.
Mr.. z. Howard Dorsett left last week for
Boston, Mass, for the purpose of superln-
tending government work at the agricul-
taral experimental station there.
The services of the Union Sunday school
under the superintendent of Miss NJ n.
Bird were conducted yesterday, as usual, at
the residence of Mr.. B. II. Dorset.
stray animal invaded the park about a
week ago and meandered toward the resi-
dence Of Mr.. ]. f. Kelly. who has cared for
1t since. 1t is small bay mare with one
white foot, and Mr.. Kelly would be glad to
have the owner call and relieve him of the
charge.
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LINDEN.

The Irving Literary and Social Club met
at Irving Hall last Friday night when the
following program was carried out: Mr. l..
c. Williamson Of Washington. a guest of
the club, delivered an address on the sub
ject. Topics of the Times" in which he
treated Of independence in politics; Mrs. E.
b. Clark read "A Biographical Sketch of
LOWELL" Miss Carrie Lawrence read "'Zekle
Courtin," a selection from "Bigelow Pa
pers,' which was followed by a vocal solo
by Mrs. F. Benjamin After the literary
exercises were over refreshments were
served and dancing took place. Among
those present were Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene
Van Week. Mr.. and Mrs. Albert B. Bush
nell, Mr.. and Mrs Oscar Woodward Mrs
Arthur Dowell, Mrs. Glascott Miss BERTHE
Glascott. Mr.. L. Williamson, Miss Stabler,
Miss Ellen Wilson. Mr.. Osgood Dowell, Mr.
and Mrs. Robertson. Lieut.. ]. W. Stewart
Mr.. S. p. Wright, Mr.. Walter Wright, Miss
Alice Stabler, Mr.. and Mrs. E. B. Clark and
Marsh, Miss Carrie Lawrence. Miss Sallie
Zimmerman, Miss Louise Dowell, Miss
Laura Gartrell, DR.. Julian Gartrell and Mr.
Hugh Glascott.
Miss Richardson Of Annapolis Is visiting
Mrs. Richard Ray.
Mr.. II. w. Lewis of Washington will
move into the cottage of Mr.. S. P. Wright
on April 1.
Mr.. w. p Miller is absent on a visit to
friends in Frederick
Mrs. Annie Bohrer Of Troy, N. Y, is the
guest of Mrs. NJ. A. Keys at Edgewood, this
place.
Miss Emma Clark has returned to her
home at Chapel Farm after a visit to rela-
tives In New York.
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SUBURBAN NEWS
ALEXANDRIA.

An that Alexandria has left of the more
fhsn half million of dollars expended on
account Of the Alexandria canal is now the
locks and the land once occupied by the
canal extending on the north side OF Mont
gomery street from Pitt street TO the Po-
tomac river. This was fortunately saved
by lucky purchase at the judicial sale OF
the canal There is in the locks large
quantity Of fine red sandstone, ana IN thc
lock pools a considerable quantity of gnelsS
and bluestOne- A portion or this stone mas
already been used in the abutmentS CT
HOoft run bridge. and there Is a proposal
To break UP the stone in the loch pools and
il In the merchandising OF streets in
this city. What will be done with the line
cut stone OF the locks has not yet been de-
termined; meanwhile, the city has gained
some small profit from leases of the river
front of the canal and the committee on
public property is now considering propo-
sal from a manufacturing enterprise which
proposes to establish works there.
For three days the shipping in Alexandria
harbor has worn It's flags at half-mast as
a sign OF sorrow for the death of Capt.
VIM NOVEL; OF the steamer Harry Randall.
Today the funeral of Capt. NOVEL; came
across the ferry from Washington. The re-
mains were accompanied by maly friends
In a long line OF carriages. FarraSut Post
OF e. A. r., Usage Tribe OF Red lien and the
Association Of Potomac Pilots escorted the
funeral through the streets Of this city,
and the line was Joined by many Alexan-
drians- The tnterment took place at the
new Bethel cemetery.
The churches OF Alexandria have seldom
had larger congregations than on yester-
day Confirmation services took place at
the German Lutheran Church. Rev. s.
Chaser officiating. Bishop Alpheus w. VIII
son preached at the Methodist Episcopal
Church South, Rev. DIR. Carl Grammer at
ST. Paurs Church, and Rev. J. ID. kinzer
at the Methodist Protestant Church "A
missionary meeting. led by Miss Sybil Car
ter. was neld in the afternoon at Grace p.
E Church. and at night the Sunday school
missionary anniversary was celebrated at
the VI. Z. Church South
IT., Perpetual Building Fund Association
purchased on Saturday afternoon brick
dwelling and lot on Royal street between
Cameron and Queen streets for 81. lOO, and
at the same time house and lot, ID feet
by 123, on Alfred street near Queen. was
bought for 800 by Richard Thompson.
The services OF Palm Sunday. with the
blessing Of palms. took place at st. Mary's
Catholic Church yesterday.
The funeral Of Mrs. Margery Ready took
place this morning from ~ North Column
bus street. n requiem mass was celebrated
at st. Mary's Church. and the interment
was made at the Church street cemetery.
The family OF Jefferson Phillips has re-
moved TO Washington.
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TAkOMA PARK.

A merry party Of young people, chaper-
oned by a quartet of Takoma ladies, en-
toyed straw ride on Friday night the
objective point being the Soldiers Home,
where. in response to an invitation from the
Temperance Society, of which Miss Levy
is president, the Takoma Park Dramatic
and Literary Club rendered a program
which reflected credit upon those partici-
pating, as well as gratifying their large
audience, who showed their apprecla ton
by continued and prolonged applause
The decoration of the chalcel in Trinity
Episcopal Church during the last week
has greatly enriched this portion of the
chapel. The designs for this work were pre-
pared by the rector, Rev Allan Griffith
when the church was built last fall but
postponed until the present time. Still fur
ther improvements are planning Tor the
near future.
One of the largest receptions Of the sea-
son In Takoma was that of Mrs. VIM. AL
Vey on Friday afternoon, plany taking ad-
vantage OF the spring-like wea lher to drive
from Washington. The decoration of palms.
potted plants and flow ars was u fitting
background for the hostess ana her fair as
sistants. The latter were Misses Maud
Startzman of Baltimore, Jennie and Mary
Stone of Brightwood and Stella Bennett Of
Fakoma, who alternately presided at the
abundantly furnished refreshnent table.
Mrs. Angus Lamond Of 'Gowan T;rae"
as matron of the only division of Eastern
Star Lodge in the District Of Columbia, is
entertaining and doing the honors Of the
occasion to the officers of that organization,
recently assembled in Baltimore.
Station Agent Geo. H. Norris has recoy-
cred from Il severe illness ami resumed his
duties.
j. Il. Mcdonnell of Connecticut was q
recent guest OF MIR. and Mrs. -. u. SUNNY
Among the Baltimoreans visiting reia-
tiveS here are Mrs. Louise Losekam and
Mr.. Geo. Losekam, guests of DIR. and Mrs
A. V. Parsons of Carroll avenue, the Misses
Startzman, guests OF Mr.. AID Mrs. VIM
Alvey OF Oak avenue. and Mr.. K. T. Lay
at MIR. Theo. Lays. Takoma Heights.
The Methodist League will hold their
weekly meeting this evening at residence
of DR.. H. II. Bennett on Magnolia avenue
Miss Emily Bryant has recovered from
the severe attack Of neuralgia which con-
fined her to her home for a fortnight.
Mrs. Tasker. who with her son and daugh-
ter have been residents of the park fer the
past two years. will remove OH the LIST
proximo to Mt. Pleasant, to The regret of
their many friends here.
The Takoma Chorus. under the leader
ship Of Mr.. Isaac Immersion, on Friday
evening endeavored to utilize the time In
the absence Of the director by rehearsIng
the numbers in course OF preparation.
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to the county. A bountiful repast was pro-
vtded by the hostess. Mrs. g. W. Beall, as
sisted by Mrs. Fillmore Beall and A. ]. Ben
nett. Misses Sadie and Loulie JONES' Mary
Rider and Mary Kimberley seeing to The
comfort Of the guests at the dining table
The club will hold its next meeting at the
residence of Mr.. A. ]. Bennett on the even
Ing OF the 1ith proximo. and the question
for discussion Will be Crimson Clover and
Its Mode of Culture"
The Hyattsville Choral Society will give a
concert at the Presbyterian Church on
Tuesday evening. April 3. Mrs C. H. Nc
Ewen: soprano: Mr.. W. s; Young. baritone:
ana an Instrumental trio. consisting of
Messrs. King. Alexander and Green, will
assist the society. After the concert the
society will give Mendelssohn's opera
Lorely," with Mrs. McEwen as Leonora-
The students of the Maryland Agricultural
College gave minstrel show in the hall of
that institution last Saturday evening before
a large and appreciative audience
Lakeland Lodge, No. 124, Knights of
Pythias. has conferred the second and third
degrees upon Messrs Price and McNamee.
At recent meeting of the guild of the
Pinckney Memorial Church, held in that
F. A. Holden, deputy warder; DR.. j. r.
Owens, secretary; Clarence Wilson, treas
urer. An executive council of ladies, con-
s!sting Of Miss Louise Fuller and Mrs.
ing committees were appointed by the
warder: For visiting the sick. Mrs H. c..
Dobbs, Mrs Edward Wall, Mrs. Foxwell,
Miss Moran and Mr.. J. B. burnside; for
visiting strangers. Mrs. L. H. Campbell.
Mrs. J. C. Robinson, Miss Edith Geib, Mrs.
John Lepper. Jr. Mrs. Chas. II, Welsh. Mrs.
r. Z. Whiting and Mr.. Clarence Wilson.
The reports of the secretary and treasurer
for the past year were received and ap-
proved.
DR.. and Mrs. Geo. Mudd of Baltimore are
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. H. Welsh
Mr.. Brooke Hunter has returned from a
pleasant visit to Baltimore
Rev. Z. V. Register, pastor of Emanuel
VI. Z. Church South. Beltsville, preached
his farwell sermon yesterday morning at
that church. The Masonic lodge Of that
place attended In a body.
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lifeless body Of a colored boy was found
suspended to the limb Of tree in a body
of pines about half mile from Boyd's
Station. When found, from the general ap-
pearance of the body. 1t had been suspend
ed for several days. All the Indications
pointed to suicide, as The boy had care
fully placed his overcoat and nat under the
tree before committing the rash act A
large handkerchief was used for The purpose,
one end of 1t being tied TO the limb of the
tree and the other around his neck. When
found his feet were nearly touching the
ground. At O'Clock Justice Thomas at
the station was informed Of the finding of
the body and Immediately organized 4 cor
oner's jury to make an in yes 1igation of the
case. The young suicide appeared to be
about eighteen years of age, was Of rather
light complexion and was dressed in good
clothing The body was later Identified as
that OF Thaddeus Jones OF Washington,
formerly school teacher In the neighpor-
hood of Boyd's.
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REUNION OF SOLDIERS,
Veterans From Washington Pay q
Visit to baltimore.

Dushane Post, G. A. r., Hall at Balti-
more was packed to the doors Friday night
to welcome a delegation of thirty-eight
Union veterans from Washington, who
went over to participate in the camp fire of
John r. Kenly Command. No. T. Union
Veterans Union, and to listen to several
distinguished speakers. The Washington
delegation went over from Washington on
a special train over the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad. which arrived at Camden station
at 7:30 p. m.
Addresses were made by L. NJ Rumpus
Of Washington, department commander OF
the Potomac, Union Veterans Union, Col.
5. K. Stratton, Maj. J. A. Picker, member
of Congress from South Dakota: Adjt. Gen.
S. NJ. Hamilton, Department of the Poto-
mac; Gen. Baxter and others of the visitors
Those who went over from Washington
were Department Commander j.. D. Bum
pus, wife and daughter Edna, Adjt. Gen. s.
f. Hamilton and wife, MASTERING officer
Jno. G.. Burchfield, Samuel +. Strattan.
Congressman J. A Picker, Samuel w.
Baxter and wife, b. T. Graham and wife.
d. Reagan. Mrs. Evans. MIR. Kibbey and
wife, A. III. Beck, T. II. Carpenter MIS-. NJ.
A. Burke, Mrs. Koch. Misses j. and NJ
MCGOWAN. H. H. Brown. Frank NJ. Bum
pus, II. Wheeler and wife, Mr.. Colt and
Col. John H. Dougherty and wife.