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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23

The subject OF this sketch was born
and reared on farm IN Gllta county,
Tenn, and Is forty years OF age. lilo
left the farm when twenty years OF ago
and procured the better part OF his
education by his own efforta lie stud
led law, partly Ia the country. borrow.
Ing law books from the attorneys in HIS
county town uhnlnskD and partly IN
law office IN Pulaski He came TO Tex
"a In April, 1879. and began the prac-
tlce Of law at Weathcrfdrd Texas,
whore he continued TN he moved to
Fort Worth, January, 1892. Ha was for
three years a law partner Of Hon. 3.
w. T, Lanham. the 1rm dlssolying
when that distinguished gentleman be-
gan his first race for congress Ia 1888
For a period Of four years. beginning
In 1850 and ending Ia 1883. Mr. Steven.
son was the attorney OF the Texas and
Pacific railway company for the terri
tory extending from Wcathcrford TO
Big Springs (elght couniies). lie was
elected county attorney Of Parker count
~ In 1884. and was reelected In 1856
In 1855 he was elected 20 represent that
county IN the legislature. Since that
time ne has not sought any ofiloe. but
has prlctlccd his profession IN Parker
aud surrounding counties, and IN Fort
Worth and the courts OF the state gem
orally. He 10 OF English aud Irish do
scent on his fathers side, his father
ana Vice President Stevenson are oous-
ms and their fathers were both born
on farm at the foot Of the Blue Ridge
In North Carolina. On his mothers
side he IL full scotch blood, his mother
was a sister OF NELL s. and John q
Brown, both or whom We're governors
Of Tennessee and filled many positions
Of honor. Mr.. Stevenson In 1--WE feet ton
inches tall, Of square, robust frame.
has a large head with prominent fore
head. steel gray eyes. and light brown
hair. He walks With q quick. elastic
step and is full Of energy and ambition.
lie has been counsel In some OF the
most Important cases, ciyil and crlmi-
nal. IN Northwest Texan. lie As mar
ried and has two children; iiia segidrnce
" az 1916 Peach street. and ONCE al 5m
Main street. Fort Worth, Texas. His
name IL frequently mentioned In con-
ntctiOn with the race for congress IN
this district. Should he enter the
lists. the man who beats him Will know
how lie was elected. However,. at pres
emit, he seems TO eschew politics and Is
engaged only IN the practice Of law.
He regards his profession as an hon
orobls orr ard openly condemns the
practice Of any member % the profess
sion 10 asking people for their casrt.
and especially having strikers ana d.
vldiug fees Win them or with the
banks, money lenders ana holders Of
notes generally. Iiis Idea 10 that such
things are unprofeazlonal and degrad-
ing HIS motto u 10 Uphold the dlgni-
" and honor II ne profession
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23

This gentleman has bccn Identified
vita the Fort Worth bar sinpc Septem.
Der. 1890, and has made his mark. Mr.
Henderson was born In Henderson
county, Tennessee, August a. 1900. In
1890, when he was but a child. his par
eh1s came TO Texas. settling In Lamar
county, and here no was rearcd and
educated. In is7i he began the study
o. law under w. G. Loving at sulphur
springs. Hppkina county. December.
1871, he WAS admitted 10 practice al
Cooper. polla county. Active practice
was begun at sulphur Syringe ii0
remained there until Septonihcr 1890,
when he came 10 Fort Worth. where
he has since resided, Mr. Henderson
makes specially % land litigation and
has been very successful, lic Ia meme
ner OF Chcvatcr lodsc So Knights Of
Pytlles. OF Sulphur springs. and Ia one
OF us past chancellors, lie IL also
Mason, being member of lodge ?gi,
a. r ana A. NJ, sulphur Springs, and q
past master HIS otiice Is az 400 Main
street.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23

Among tho bright stars In the legal
nrmamont 81 Fort Worth. We mention
Edwin ID. Randlc. cx.lustlco OF the
peace. Mr., landle was born Ia Licking
tor. Lee county, Tex. January 1, 1855.
lie obtained splendid education at
Rrcnhnm. Carlton college. Bonhhm.
Tea aud completed II In FRANKLIN coli
lore, Tennessee, near Nashville, Upon
the completion OF his education he
read law, and FOR thee years fatinsd
near Waco. Al the expiration OF that
time he returned 30 BRENNAN and re-
sumcd the etudy OF law under shepard
uarrett being admitted 60 the bar Ia
1883. In 1855 no came to Fort Worth.
whore he has aimee resided, IN 1907 he
wac elected justice ~ the peace 90
precinct No. I, and held that position
one torn. February, 1922. he married
MISC Susie Gamble or this city, daugh-
tor Of John Gamble, who IN the early
days OF the city waa engaged IN ,hc
grocery business. Mr. handle has re-
runrd the practice OF law, with an
office over Tho corner Of Main npa
Wehtheword, Ito Is o Democrat In poll
ties. lie IN chancellor commander OF
queen City lodge No, "a, i<nightn ~
Pythpa. In all matters pertaining to
The welfare OF Fort Worth ana TarrAnt
county this gentleman Ia always found
In the front ranks.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23

The name OF one OF the most success
inl lawyers 81 the panther CITY"
heads this article. Judge Hulnphreys Is
member Of the wel-known legal firm
or Humphreys & NJ L. an. he halls fro
the good old state OF G sargla, hayiag
been born IN Gordon county. Il @ tlao6
whence came several Of she pfOmin mt
men OF this state Ills education
was gained In Emory and Henry co
hge' virginia, graduating from thence
Win honors, standing high In Ia e.
class Here he received the dsbaters'
gold medal for oratory. on az or he
was licensed 20 practice law lh Geor-
GA He practioed In his naive state
several years with much sue. eis. but
decided about ten years Az to cast lis
fortunes VITA the pc pie ~ Texas. He
came 70 Fort Worth entirely known,
with no credentials except a good tdu-
cation and a large stock Of Vim and
energy. Being devoted 70 his profession
ana believer In the doctrine that
there Is no royal road to success but
that success comes 20 a lawyer a.
to other people-by constant and ol0se
application 70 business. and acting IN
accordance with these views. he has
nchleyed that degree OF sIsoess aud
justly earned reputation ms a lawyer
OF which any man might feel proud
His practice IS confined mostly 10 civil
law, and he practices In every branch
OF civil courts OF the United States. Since
coming TO Fort Worth he mas boon
connected with large proportion OF
the heaviest litigation and largest cases
that have been IN the cuurte. and with
these he has been Exceptionally sue
oeaful. The secret Of his su.caHa Is
In the fact that he Ia great reader
and Investigator. He is a digent stu.
dent. Every case that comes before
him Is given not simply a passing IN.
vcstigatlon, but thorough and sfaron-
Ing study Judge Humphreys has hhd
for a number of years llree and iu-
cratlve practice, and he deserves all
the success he has attained lis rcpu-
t1tion as a lawyer extends TO different
parts OF the state, and esp2cilily all
over North 1A'Xas. Ills strict Integrity
and close application TO business arc
two traits that any one an ght copy
with nroht.
He has always taken an active Int r
est IN politics, believing Il % be the
duty Of every good citizen To interest
himself In seeing that the offices are
hlled by honest and efficient mcn. but
he has received no honpra or emo'u-
ments. indeed has sought no office, be-
ing simply worker Tor his friends
those whom he thought most suitable
for the place. SIN young man, rot
yet forty years OF age, ne Inns long
career OF usefulness before him In his
chosen profession.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23

Democrat TO the Twenty-thlrd ieKisia-
.ufc from the district composed OF
l.anpasas and Burnet counties. Npon
tne organisation OF the house he was
tppolnted BY Speaker Cochran a mem-
per OF the judiciary committee No. l,
@uu the committee on finance, the two
.nost important house committees,
wnere he n!d effective service. Imme-
dlately upon the adjournment OF the
legislature In May. 1894. MIR. Graham
sendered his resignation to Governor
hogg and came to Fort Worth, where
ne formed his present partnership.
Iheo. A. Altman, the junior member
o. the firm. says he. too. i native
lehnn, and first saw the light some
Mnere near the great Granite moun-
AN IN THIS state IS years ago and Is
sH. 'ried lie studied law under
sebt +, Hammond Of Burnet, and
unuer mon. w A. blackburn for tho
p ~. twenty Years district judge OF the
ne'i county district He was admitted
20 me bar In 1858. and has since been
-SuNely engaged In the practice OF hia
Hlosession, coming to Fort Worth In tho
spilng OF 1892, Mr.. Altman Is now aud
has been for the past three years the
regular nalaried retained attorney FOR
.eNas OF one OF tho larEea; Wholesale
aIy goods houses In st. Louis, whose
annual business transactions for this
s,ate amount 10 neRrly two million
collars. SO satisfactorily has he man
aEed tae great amount OF litigation FOR
uis clients necessarily consequent from
me volume OF their business, that he
mas been retained for the year 1895.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23

Mr.. nrantly Ia a native NJ Georgia,
being the son of DR. y, NJ, npntey.
y prominent physician OF that state,
lie was educated In that state, and adj
mltted to the bar there In 1850. and
shortly aftcrward removed 90 Fort
Worth.
BY close attention to business he has
acquired a practice that requires All
hia attention He has come to be re.
gardod AZ one OF the aHtutest mcmbora
OF the Fort Worth bar, Ills chief
points are his constant familiarity with
tho decisions OF all the appellate courta,
bis mastery Of The Gonlls OF hia cases.
HIS remarkable sphynyllke GOODNESS and
Relf-- possession ~ all times during the
trial Of cases, coupled with a SMOOTH
ness aud logic az an advocate that has
given him Nho name and catiaod him 10
be regarded az a formidable antagonist
In the judicial arena. He has never
aought or held office but II devoted
strictly 90 HIS profession. Ills Office Is
la the Powell office building.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23

1 San member OF the law nr,n ~,
isssa n & humphreys. MAS har, =, u.s.
,s,appa ~ 1855. When cuiie re 4, s,'ss-
ca,n 70 Texas and located in tias,Ss y
Ss n.y., being admitted "a lie hsr So ~
10 a il IN 1855. He was r,en,tc- AZ AZ
Tisus 's as,slture from RED River ana
WIN, eeo he located at Mt. pleasant
t Tlnlie resident there he yas Ss, 1an.
thst eonseeuuvely. elected iaare y,
n r.Ss district. Judge Mclean wss "a a
ana eii, Yer OF the Forty-thlrd conarpss
eo corr ,s,s4 member OF the constitutional
noln,aa or 1875. In 1891 he was ms.
Hnes n raliroad commissioner hy GOV.
Gently ~, held that position until re-.
live ~ assigned 70 engage in the ao-
since 1898. Sa'1'h' Oh Fort Worth
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23

One Of the brlnlant young members
OF the Fort Worth bar, IL native OF
Tennessee. being born at Coney Springs.
Marshall county. that state, january
" 1875. In 1870 his parents came to Tex.
as, locating ~ Fort Worth. Here cur
subject Was reared and educated. AZ
the age Of eighteen he hcgan tho study
% law, being admitted TO the bar
February 1894. and began active prao.
tlec Immediately. Mr., Maben has
demonstrated his ability as a lawyer
and Is fast pushing his way TO the
tIont. He docs general practice in all
the state and Federal courta. He IL
attorney for the following mercantile
agencies, North America." Quriru.
ana Martendalc OF St Louis. and Is
associate attorney fer Il. q. Dun &
Cos agency, Ait Mabcn takes an ac-
tive part IN politics ana Ia an ardent
Democrat lin also has taken great
deal OF interest In military analra. hay
ing been mcmpcr OF the Fort Worth
Fencibles for number OF years and
organized the NJ, II, Lloyd Rides. "
long period.
Mr. Maben has an ONCE at 81 Main
street
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23

Attornny-at-iaw. was born thirty.nins
years ago. lie was educated at Dnmap-
Gus academy. ViokHburg. Miss high
school and At the Mississippi univer-
gity, az Oxford, A. the age o. ~ he
was admitted 10 the bar " Hon. W,
D. Kiddo. Judge OF tho superior court
1876 he came 10 Fort Worth. where he
has ainee resided, enGnref IN the prac-
tloo ef his profession Mr.. Johuh0n II a
member ii tho bar or tho district and
supreme courts Of Texas, as wen az the
suDrnme court bf the United sthton,
and has won his great distinction by
his remarkably nuecessful practice IN
the supreme court and court Of appeals.
IIe has several times been elected by
the bar gpeciAl district Judge OF two
separate judicial diatricta.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23

or the well known law firm OF Bel a
Randolph, was born az Austin. Texas.
February %, 1906. He Intended the
schools OF his natal city and began tbs
study Of law IN December OF 1874, with
Green n I'M After course 81 study
ana preparation he was admitted 10
practice February, 1871. The following
aepten5er he moved % Coleman. While
a resident % that city-he was FOR three
years county attornay. and afterwards
was elected Judge Of the ThIrty-flfth
judicial district. holding that ofliee for
period OF two yeafr. April. 1880, ne
made his advent into Fort Worth.
where he has since resided. engaged
actively IN the practice OF his pr0fes-
sion. Mr. Randolph Is member Of ths
KKnights Of Honor.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23


The bar of Fort Worth Is composed
of gentlemen OF intelligence and they
one and all strive for the highest
polnt OF excellence, This fact has
caused our bar 10 receive a reputation
Of which any city might well be proud.
Among the gentlemen who have ny
honorable and conscientious methods
worked their way up the ladder 10 the
tor Is Mr.. James c. Scott. This geh-
tirman was born at La Mine, Cooper
county, Missouri. IN 1871. He was edo
Gated at the country schools ana at an
engineering college at Boonville, that
state. In 1861 he enlisted In the Con-
fedorate army as sergeant or company
I.nan g Humphreys. was born In MSS
battle of Blaekwatrr he was promoted
IN the field, to orderly sergeant but
vas taken prisoner and held until 1869
when he was released. Returning home
he entered college and REMAND unih
1ses when he went 10 Colorado, where
no taught school and read law. About
mis- time he had the misfortunc to lose
Ma property In the mines, and entered
Inc service Of the Union Pacific re-
mining several years. In 1873 he came
10 Texas and began practice AZ Jeiiet-
son. Marion county. September ISL 10,
he came to Fort Worth weheFe ne mas
qiuCu WON an UpUpfhRiF pAetNtN' -.'sNfHf
onr professional people and citizens
In 1875 he was elected city attorney.
bu, has never sought political honors;;
devotlng his entire time attention ana
a,,or,,jes 10 his profession, to which
no Is thoroughly welded. making
specially OF land practice e Which he
ms been very successful TINS IL aug
10 the CAREFUL manner IN which he Pre-
q second Missouri cavelry. ~ the
he came to Fort Worth. where he hss
mares diessts and briefs his eases. ~
70" snssker before the court and Jury ~
s,,sldates his points Of law forclbly
and wen TO the s9S I +, and Da,i 9siF Pssss
!ufy .. .,,,vers n reason and persuasive
y nv He Is deacon Of the l'irs :,
frTssSyraa shqSs 1s,. and sias. 'Iso ma.S N
yeses Honor. and member OF
~ National Reserve In poi ,.s ne hs
ps@9sTsii se sss q Writ.ea was WIZ
nrst eeh stn fws tablets Of stone. BIS
o esp II i over 800 salH street
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23

Numbered among our leading mem
hrrs OF the bar ia Mr., n j, Ayrca. a
gentleman well known IN legal and so
old circles lie was born IN Fort
WORTH juno i2lh. 1868. and received
his education az the schools OF this city
and nj Adrian College. In 1878 he be-
gan his legal studies under the old law
firm OF Hanna a IioEaeit, and was
admitted to the bar In 1850. beginning
active practice Immediately, Since thnt
datr he has devoted himself to thc
practice OF his profession aud has mot
with deserved success. In 1858 he was
nominated and elected on the Demo
cratic ticket 10 tho position OF county
attorney, and made an excellent RECORD
IN that Once. Since then he has NOT
sought political profcrment He doon
q general practice and has Offices on
Second and Houston streets over the
First National bank. IN politics Mr.
Ayres IN Democrat and aa citizen
believes In pushing Fort Worth to the
front
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23

\ ~ 3 D. Tarlton, chief justice Of
|Sr, ss.' Of civil appenls or The second
r. Ky K. y 3uaical district Of Texas, was
N 4 81, Mary's pari IN. Ia. oct. y,
= ire graduated at st. Ct aries cot
|ilet -,pislana. In 1865, and was ad-
sse,,,.o he bar in April ls72. as a
r o. the law department OF
b. 'tsssrsily o. Louisiana, at Now Or
n, As piaytd to ELS eounty T <.
b VI and thence 20 HI comfy In
.,n NJ NJ he praeiiccd his p.sfe Ion
! b. elE, lsgl. when he was atpoint-
sifa,sasS'ssern9r Hrgg a member a the
lelns,se.n % appelis. In iss2 be was
L M by The democrl tic party.
4 q 81 ! saosiquent'y elected. a mem
nseas sourt Of civil appeals, when
~ 49,, 10 Far- Wow. wfe-e he
'laes, Judge Tariton was a
|tty 2, ;he legislature ron Ill
fhisa :" W. ana again in 1855. IA
R+FR,.. y is57. Miss susan L'tteil.
y r,r,. o. rnY, rs-ar = Lit.en Or
1a Of st. Landry. Va .-.--
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23

While Ronh worda easily troop 10 the
pen " the biographer In hts task Of
ohronicllng the principal events In the
IVES OF his fellow citizens, that task IN
rendered MI the easier when the sub
ieot OF his sketch IL good man.
Ar. ~ y, Houston was born IN Grimes
county, Tganx September 49, isasl Ne
received libsral education At Dhllns
which wAR further completed a. tic
Normal school at WhiionbOro, arayaon
county n 1873 no came to Tsrrant
county and for three years taught In
The public nuhools at tho same time
read law. January 1885, he entered the
ONCE Of Poudiuton. Chapman 4 Powell,
read law and WIZ admitted 10 tho har
June Of that year Since his ndinlsslon
10 tho bar kir. Houston has practlccd
alone, his practice being almost en-
tlrcly confinrd 10 oiyli business. Ia
which he has met with auocoas In
politics he " nm ardent Democrat, and q
mninber OF the knights OF Honor liia
ONCE 10 over the FRET National Bank
Mr. Houston ~ OF reilring nature,
being perfectly devoted 70 his profoa-
sion.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23

education at wabash College, Indiana.
a noted dencmlnatlonai school under
the auspices OF the Presbyterian
church. In recognition Of his SCHOLAR
ship he was made historian OF his
class. Part Of his legal education was
received az the Iowa state University,
the remainder under Hon. a, NJ nnth-
wen, member OF congress- from Mis-.
souri, IN lsSi he cast hia fortunes with
the people OF Fort Worth. and ever
since has been found drinK all he could
for his adopted city. he has taken
great intcreat Ia railways and In other
industries looking 10 the material de-
vciopmcnt OF the state. He Is q lawyer
In the truest sense az the word. tho
roughly welded to his profession. Ills
practice has hern confined 10 commrr-
eial and corporation law. and In this hn
has been very successful lie owns
ono oe the largest and best selected
individual Inv llbtaries In the state.
lie IL a student and a thorough lnveatl-
gator. Having fna library. he Inn
proves his opportunity. He Ii a good
lawyer and a good citizen, In politics
Mr., WrAy IL a Republican.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23

Prominently iamiinod with the legal
fraternity Of Fori worth ~ Inc ,7on-
uoinan whose name heads this articia.
lie was born IN Lafayette county, Mo,
December rs, 1853. In lsSg he hok
a buslncns oourtc az ibp Gem city
business college nt Quincy, m. lie
was educated at the university ~ Mis-
souri,. graduating from tliis inntltu-
ton In 1885, taking the degree OF l..
" ". Active prnrtioq VIVA begun ~
Fort Worth and has slnoH surcesufuily
pfactlccd hero. Mr., P1gm0io makes
commercial matters a speciality, and
makes personal trips 10 my part u
the state upon request lilo ts mem
bcr Of fiie FraternAl Mystic Circle.
and slao Of the National Reacivc. iIir
ofnee " located on Tho southeast corr
ner Of Main and Fifth streets.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23

~. H. o. Head. associate Justice OF
|sr sUurt OF civil appeals, was DO n
-1aner county, Tennessee. March IL,
8, ne graduated In the law depart
n" cumberland University, IN
IL, ~. and removed toTSherman,
- N November OF the same year,
I. ssaged In the practice of Law Al
p.-ee until his election as district
~ = 1855. and was reelected with
opposition In 1883 to that Office
n ne hlled Until ne resigned In
n y, Ter which he resumed the prac-
I. when he was elected associate JUS
.. the court OF civil appeals. lie
semoved TO and became a citl-
IL rort Worth, which has az :
NJ MS home. He was married
III sallie c. Wilson in New Or
r. % January. 1878.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23

came 70 Texas. locating at Sherman.
where he remained but abort Tine
and then accented a position as u tcNch-|
or % Howe, Tex In iS>A he bektn
reading law In FL raso county. beng
admitted To the bar at iil Paso. IN 1883,
lie began active practice at Ei raso.
where he remained until February. 1890.
when he removed to QuanAn. Hnrdc-
man county. August. 1898. he made hts
a1vent into Fort worth, Mr. Eubank
Odd Fellow and member Of tho Demo-
cratic PARTY. iiis office is In the Hurluy
building = = .
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23

No man In Texas 10 better known
Than this gentleman. Judge Nusens
amt saw the Hight o. day in Opelousas,
Iouislana. July 18th. 1874. July 18th,
issi he graduated from the Centenary
college at Jackson. that state. The
-5sr following he came 10 Texas In
is-s he waa member OF the constitu-
rIonai convention. January. is1a. he
vas appointed Judge Of The Twenty
ninth judicial district and was twice
Elected 10 that position. no resigned
~ position May. 1888. 10 resume the
r'raefice OF iar. Twice has ne been a
esnd,iAte FOR governor on the Fopulist
ticket and each time received a largo
vote.
Judge Nugrnt Is a gentleman 81 In
,siicefnai sblhty. prohiiy Of character.
"a nae won many friends by his hou-
srasjs ana conrteoua bearing. He an
soys IsrrN practice. ..-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-23

Attorney.ht-inw. waa born IN Bedford
county. TcDnrsBee. March n. 1885 In
1879 his pareistn came 70 Texas, locaf-
". he received liberal ednration.
IN 1856 he began the study ~ law. be-
ing admitted 10 tire bar May. 1857.
shortly after his admssaion 10 the bar
he was elected Justice ~ the pracq
Ia 1850 he rnoved % Angelina county.
A. the outbreak OF the war he was
made captain Of company n" An
derson'E fagimcnt. Bees brigade, Mar
ey'H division, and Teryed until the
cl0Ke. Ia 1873 he WA elected dis
tfsot and held that position four years.
Captain Lane CANT 10 Fort worth
Nay 1, 1925. and 10 doin8A general law
praetiee with ONCE at io7}Asin street.