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Middletown transcript., 1895-09-28
CHURCH NOTES.

Grace M. E. Church, in Wilmington is
having revival season this week, and
much spiritual fervor is manifested.
There were over one hundred probation
ers received into full membership in the
TN. j. Church at Milford, on Sunday, by
he pastor, DR.. 7. E. Martindale.
Mr.. D. L. Dunning will represent Forest
Presbyterian Church as commissioner at
the meeting Of the New Castle Presbytery,
October 1st, in the West Nottingham
Church.
The Diocese of Delaware will be repre-
sented in the general Convention at Min.
neapolis next month, by DIR. Horace
Burr, of Wilmington, in place of DIR. Nathan
Pratt, who is unable to attend.
On to morrow morning, at els o'clock,
theSunday School of the Forest Presbyterian
Church will hold its Rallving Day Service.
All the members and friends of the church
and congregation are invited to be present.
A collection for the Sunday School will be
taken at this service.
Rev. F. H. Moore will continue his series
of sermons OH Lessons Learned from his
Travels Abroad. The subject tomorrow eve-
ming will be What must / do to be Saved"
Mr.. Moore will give an account of the ex-
treme practices of Russians and Turks in
order to secure salvation.
The celebration of the Tooth anniversary
of the establishing of Methodism at North
East and vicinity, will be celebrated in
October. All the surviving pastors of the
church will be invited and the event will
be great occasion. The church is to be
repainted and much improved for the cele-
bration.
Rev Dr Talmace fIa 0raot Rroob lvr Al;
vine, has been called to the First Presby.
terian Church in Washington. d. C. the
richest church in the city, among whose
attendents Is the richest President in ths
United States" says the N. Y Sun. "WelI,
Talmage" continues Dana, "it is the rough
est field you eyer worked in, full of bram-
bles, thorns. and weeds, full of stones,
stumps. dead wood. and dry bones, full of
pitfalls and rat holes, full of disorderly
hired men for whose regeneration we fear
you will preach III vain."
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rTncIaimad T.att.rs. 7,

List Of unclaimed letters remaining in
the Middletown post Office which can be
had by saying they are advertised,
Mr Emma Hension, Mrs. Evan b. Robin
son. NM y. a. Diekrson,
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MIDDLErowN,
TOWNSEND.
Townsend
Middletowl

TOWnSend / / 0 0 o O. q
Middletown. L 0 4 8 o 4 3-I4
Earned Runs Middletown, 6. Two base
hits-Bradley, d. Holten, Willis, Townsend.
---Middletown, 4; Townsend, g. Stolen bases
Gibson, Willis, Smith, Bradley, Lattomus.
Struck out-Willis, Il; Stevens, 5. Base on
balls-Stevens, 1: Hit by pitcher-Willis, l /;
Stevens, l. Wild pitches-Stevens, i, Passed
balislLattomus, 2. Umpires-Kates and
Middletown transcript., 1895-09-28
Hugh O. Browne.
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
OFFICE a0e MARKET STREET,
DELAWARE
DEGIsTER's ORDER.
REGISTERS OFFICE;

DEGISTER;S ORDER.
REGISTERS OFFICE;
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DEL.
August s. 1895
Upon the application of George W. Lock-
wood executor of James " Crawford. late Of
Appoquinimink Hundred, in said county. de-
ceased, IT Is ordered and directed by the Regis
ter that the executor aforesaid give notice
of granting of Letters Testamenfary upon
the estate of the deceased, with the date Of
granting thereof, by causing advertisements
to be posted within forty days from the date
OF such Letters in six of the most public places
OF the county of New Castle, requiring ali
persons having demands against the estate to
present the same, or abide by an act of Assem-
bly In such case made and provided ;and also
cause the same to be inserted within the same
period in the MIDDLETowN TRANSCRIPT. q
newspaper published in Middletown, Dela-
ware andto be continued therein two
months,
;. Given under the hand and Seal of Office OF
the Register aforesaid at Wilmington, in New
Castle County aforesaid, the day and year
above written.
]. WILKINS coocH,
Middletown transcript., 1895-09-28
Reduced Rates to the Delaware State
Fair at Dover.


Fair at Dover.
The Eighteenth Annual State Fair, to be
held at Fairyiew Park, Dover. September
30 and October to 5, promises to be one of
great interest.
The iuducement offered this year to sue
eessful competitors will be greatly in the
increase of those of previous years, and the
many special premiums to be given out
will act as strong card towards securing
a great number of exhibitors to the fair.
The grand display of cereals and live stock
will be most interesting and instructive TO
the visitor.
Racing, as usual, will be striking and
drawing feature Of the occasion. This part
of the programme has been much improved
by the addition of new blood.
In all, the fair this year will be exceed
ingly interesting, and the attendance will
undoubtedly be larger than ever before.
As further inducement towards making
the affair grand success. the Philadelphia
Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad will
sell excursion tickets, including admission
to the ground. from principal stations on
the Maryland Division and from all points
on the Delaware Division and Branches,
and Queen Anne's and Kent r. R., ut
greatly reduced rates Tickets will be sold
from September 80 and October to in.
elusive, good to return until October Z, in.
elusive.
Middletown transcript., 1895-09-28

We aim to, and do, give you
the best and most original de-
signs, independent of all other
dealers, as it costs no more to
have the latest and best de-
signs, which is greatly to your
interest. Estimates furnished
or. application and visits made
to the country upon notifca-
ton.
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These Oats are said to be as hardy as
wheat. and will stand as much cold
when well established. Sown during
August and September illey will make
. good growth before winter sets in
and will furnish excellent grazing, dur-
ing late fall. early spring and open
spells in winter, without injury to the
grain crop afterwards. Will yield on
good ground 20 to 100 bushels per acre
oats weighing IS {, 40 pounds per
bushel.
z5c per bushel
]. sF1ITH
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DEGISTER'S ORDER.
n REGISTERS OFFICE

~ REGISTERS OFFICE
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DEL,
August 18th, 1895
Upon the application of Boyd r, Cleaver,
administrator a, of Mary Alb. C1eaver,
late of Red Lion hundred, in said county, de-
ceased, 1t is ordered and directed by the Reg
lister that the administrator aforesaid give
notice of granting of Letters of Administra-
tion upon the estate of the deceased, with the
date of granting thereof, by causing adver.
tisements to be posted within forty days from
the date of such letters in six of the most
public places of the County of New Castle,
requiring all persons having demands against
the estate to present the same, or abide by an
act of Assembly in such case made and pro-
v1ded and also cause the same to be inserted
within the same period in the MIDDLETowN
TRANSCRIPT, newspaper published in Mid
dletown, DEL, and to be continued therein
two months,
Given nnder the hand and seal of Office of
the Register aforesaid at Wilmington, In New
Castle County aforesaid, the day and year
J, WILKINS CooCH,
Register.
Notice is hereby given that letters of Adj
ministration q, were in due form of law
granted unto the undersigned, on the 18th
day of August, A. d. 1895 and that all persons
having demands against the estate of the de-
ceased must present the same, duly attested
to the said Administrator, on or before tho
10th day of August, 1896, or abide the acJ OF
Assembly in such case made and provided
BOYD r. CEEAvER,
Address Administrator, t a.
McDOnOugh, Del
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WBNTED SALBS1EN

4 hulbV DAhbOl HIN or two geod
county 10 take orders for 1 eiIesce me 81 Nsrs
eefy 8teek OF S6od Potatoe1. Stock ana Seed
gq.4ntSsd We can eiye ron 9toaly Employ-
The morning times., 1895-09-17
ALEXANDRIA HAPPENINGS.

1t ia expected that when the city council
has its first meeting in october the recon-
mendation OF. the board OF police coiIIinls-
sioners for an increase in the force VIII
come up for consideration.
The long continued drouth is seriously af-
fecting the springs and wells in this neigh
borhooc and many of the farmers in Fairfax
county report that their supply OF water IL
almost exhausted. Springs that have not
failed for many years are now nothing but
sun-bakcd clay, and Goose Greek, one OF the
largest streams in Loudoun county, which
nearly resembles A river In size, Is but
little brook, stealing along Its bed.
Cameron Run, from which Alexandria gets
its water supply, Is falling off every DAY and
while there Is Ho scarcity OF water here
now, Alexandria viii have trouble unless
good rainscome and soon, too. The Potinac
river is brackish almost to this city, and
croakers and other salt water fish are being
caught here ith hook and line.
Cards are out for the marriage OF Miss May
Schuman, daughter of Mr.. Louis Schuman,
and Mr.. Gland Lennon, well known young
druggist, The ceremony VIII take place
in ST. Mary's Church, on October 2.
The approaching marriage OF Miss Jennie
JAWS to Mr.J NJ. Yianney FiChlen, theyoung
principal OF st. Johns Academy, has been
announced TO take place on September 26..
Rev. W. H. McAllister, the pastor OF Trinity
II. L. Church, left this morning for Chicago
and W i'll remain until the Illinois conference
is in eession there.
The clerk of the city school board yester-
day resumed the issuing OF permits to chill
dren who wish to enter the schools. During
the day seventy seven permits were issued,
twenty three to white and fifty-fuu 10 col
orcd children.
An unusually large number of cases of
typhoid fever are reported in this city and
much alarm is felt.
The morning times., 1895-09-17
ANNIE CAMMACK'S ROMANCE
1t Was Very Brief and Will End in
Divorce Court.
Mrs. Hardisty Prays to He Freed From
the Ties That Bind Her to
Her Husba nd.

The beginning Of the end OF one of the
saddest romances that ever busted the
gossips OF the Capital City happened yes
terday when Mrs. Annie Cammack Har-
desty filed suit for divorce from her
husband, Arlington L. Hardisty.
She charged him with having been for the
last three years an habitual drJnkard, who,
since their marriage, had never contributed
a penny to her support and who had spess
fully SIS 900 of her money. Finally he
left her and moved to Sligo, Montgomery
county, Md, on the 10th of last January,
and lives there now.
Mr.. John Cammack, Mrs. Hardisty's
father, is a retired florist whose beautiful
home, surrounded with trees and shrubs
and flowers, stands on the Seventh street
road just beyond the entrance to the Sol
diers' Home. He is reputed to be million
aire, and the pretty home was the birth
place of Annie Cammack, the second of
three daughters.
When Annie reached the age of about
gen years Arlington L. Hardisty, Mary
land blacksmith, came along and opened a
little shop right across the way. Heboarded
with Mrs. Halleck, VINO kept t.ibacco store
next door.
by and by the young lady, who had every
thing that heart could wish and who was
brought up amidst surroundings of refine
ment and luxury, became infatuated with
the equine chiropodist. or curse, he
| could not visit her at her hume, but it was
the old story Of love finding way.
One bright fail afternoon, October 10.
1890, Annie told her parents she was
| going TO Baltimore to visit friend. She
went Blacksmith Hardesty met lar
there They were married by Rev. Walter
| C. Clapp, at Mount Calvary parsonage.
That night they returned to Washington
and occupied rnonis in Mrs. Halieck's cot
| tage near the husbands blacksmith shop.
The next morning Mrs IIardisty went
| to her parents home, and, though it Is
said she denied the report that she had
been married, her parents did not believe
her. An investigation and expulsion from
| home followed Later reconciliation
took place that had a sequel in the allie
cations of the husbands extravaganza as
shown in the bill filed yesterday by the
wife
The morning times., 1895-09-17
ANAC0STIA NEWS.

Mr.. F. a Butler is at his home on Jackson
street sufferjag from severe internal in
Juries. Air. Butler is employed by the
Southern Railway and last Friday night
when the train came into Washington, he,
as was his custom, jumped from the train
while il was in motion. He bad success
fully made tie leap many a time, but on
this occasion lie was violently thrown upon
the rails of the opposite track and badly
injured on the head and body.
He was taken to his home in the ambu-
lance, and DR.: Johnston, of the railroad
surgeons, and DR.. Harrison, of Anacostia,
summoned. He is reported to be in
critical condition. The accident occurred
near the gashouse, just across the AnacoStia
Bridge.
Mr.. Daniel Lee has returned from sailing
trip to Blackiston Island, on which he
was accompanied by Aiessrs. George Duyall.
Nicholas McNailey, George McNalley, James
Danfort, and Lewis Cross.
Robert Shaw, of AfarlborR, Is visiting
Mrs. Barbara Shaw on Railroad avenue.
Mrs. Charles Williamson is i'll at her bone
on Jackson street.
Anacostians will be considerably graft
fled to know that Mr.. Lemuel Fugitt has de-
cided not to make application for office
as justice or the peace IN AnacOstIa- Ee
told q Times representa- tive yesterday
that while be might carry out his inten-
ton so far urging his appointment as a
justice of the peace, he will not seek to be
sent to Anacostia.
The morning times., 1895-09-17
MASONS' MEMORIAL MEETING.
In Honor OF Four Members Who Have
Died tnithe Year Past.

In Honor OF Four Members Who Have
Died inithe Year Past.
Washington Centennial Lndge, No. IA,
F. A. A NJ, will bold a memorial meet
ing at its rooms tomorrow evening at Z 80
O'Clock The exercises will be in honor
of four members who have died during the
past year.
These are A X. spicht, who died Sep
tember IL, 1894; George Y. Edwards, Mo-
veniber %. 1894: hilard F. Halleck, June
.. 1895, and Rev. Green Clay Smith,
past master, June 90, 1895.
The exercises Will consist OF an address
by the chaplain, DR.. 7. c. Eastou; bio
graphical sketches by the committee. con-
sisting of Messrs. j. II. Davis, William a.
Smith, ]. F. Stewart, past master, and DIR.
Easton. -~.r
Music will be furnished by a quartet,
composed of Messrs. Alex. Mosher, Perry
B. Turpin, ]. Henry Kaiser and Charles
W. Hancock, with ]. Middleton, organist.
The morning times., 1895-09-17
UNDERTAKES.
DIED.

DUNN-Michael Dunn, on September 16,
1895, at Emergency Hospital at 4:30 p. IN.
Notice CT funeral hereafter.
GoRDON-On Sunday morning, Septem-
Der 10, 1885, at the residence Of her daugh
ter, Mrs. Louisa Robinson, No. 407 Wash
ington street northwest, Alice Gordon,
aged l05 years.
Funeral from Second Baptist Church,
Third street, between II and Istreets, Tues
day, September II, AZ 3 O'Clock. Rela-
tives and friends invited to attend.
MIDDLETON-On Sabbath evening at
10:4S p. m, Leander b. Middleton, at
his residence, Branchville, Nd, aged fifty
eix years.
Funeral services at Chapel Glenwood Gem
etery, Tuesday, September II, 1895, at 8
o'clock p. m. Friends and relatives in
vited.
TRAILS-Notice is hereby given
of the death of James Trails.
at Washington Asylum Hospital, on
September 16. 1895, Relatives or
friends viii call at r. F. Harvey S
Sons, 92S Pennsylvania avenue northwest,
and make arrangements for his burial
within thirty-siX hours.
WARNER-Notice is hereby given of
the death of Shadwiek Warner, al
Washington Asylum Hospital, on
September 16, 1895; relatives or
friends will call at R F. Harvey's
Sons, 92S Pennsylvania avenue north
west, ana make arrangements for his buriaS
within thlrty-SiX hours.
The morning times., 1895-09-17
MR.. JOHNSON CAN PROVE 1T.
Believes His Statement Regarding
Alta ufa Exnosition to Be CORRECT


The statement of Mr.. j. E. johnson.
secretary of the Atlanta Exposition COM
mittee in the District, that whisky privi-
leges had been granted to a white man
for the colored peoples building at At
lanta, has attracted widespread e.tention
The colored people resent this a dis
grace to the mana cement, and it will
engage the attention of leading culored
men in Georgia One of these is Bishop
Grant, of the A. NJ. E. Church, of that
State
Mr.. johnson said to The Times yesterday
that there had been Some question raised
as to the accuracy of his Information
about this concession. He is con fident,
however, that he will be able to prove
by Commissioners Montgomery and Stuart
that such statement was made to him in
good faith, and that he so accepted it,
lie said that Bishop Grant, of the A NJ.
E. Church, of Georgia had given the matter
his attention, and was now preparing a
statement covering the case. This state
ment will be made public by the bishop
and will no doubt be final in the premises.
Other than this Mr. johnson said there
is nothing new in the case.
MF johnson s-lid that for the present {
he does not feel bound to give the name
OF his informant, but believes that it can
be published whenever Necessary.
The morning times., 1895-09-17
IN A wHEELLESS BUGGY.
Mrs. Poates' Perilcus Runa way-Reck-
less Cart Driver Caused IT.

less Cart Driver Caused 1t.
Mrs. Sadie Poates, daughter of Police
Sergeant Anderson, is confined tn her home
at Washington and Adams streets, in
Anacostia, In consequence of painful in
juries received in a runaway last Friday
evening, out at Kendall Green. The affair
will result in a charge of reckless driving
and possibly in a suit for damages.
On the day named Mrs. Poates visited
Mrs Ransom, who lives at No. II NJ street
northwest Mrs. z ansom, who owns a valu-
able horse and buggy, proposed a drive to
visit friend who lives opposite the Deaf
and Dumb Asylum. The couple drove to
their destination without miShap. Mrs.
Ransom alighted and rang the dour-bel,
leaving Mrs. Pcates in the buggy.
The latter heard a rumble behind; the
next instant a brick-cart struck the rear
wheel OF the buggy and at the same moment
Mrs. Ransoms horse started down the thor
oughfare at a terrific rate of speed With
rare presence of mind Mrs. Poates seized
the reins, and saving on the bit endeavOred
to conquer the frightened animal, but it
dashed on, one after anptber of the wheels
of the vehicle dropping off. In this condi-
ton, the buggy, with its occupant, was
dragged across the Baltimore and Ohio
tracks, barely escaping an express.
Several squares beyond the crossing
young man caught the horse.
It is said the driver OF the cart was in
the employ of the Washi hingtun Brick Machine
Company, and he will be prosecuted for
reckless driving, and unless Mrs. Ransom
is reimbursed for the loss uf her buggy she
VIII sue the brick company for the sum Of
$3.50, the value she places upon ii.
The morning times., 1895-09-17
Marriage Licenses.

Licenses to marry have been issued as
follows
Charles H. Wood, of Frederick county,
Md, and Sarah c. Smith, of Hampshire
county, W. Va.
Charles Patterson and Roberta Van
Horn
Harry ]. Daley and Lizzie C. Mearman.
Sam Clark and Martha Moody.
Sam-Hayes, of Boston, and Eula G.
Ketner.
Henry Gorse, of New York City, and
Agnes NJ. Tuffy.
Daniel H. Koop and Elizabeth ]. Dixon.
Bernard Brady and Celestina s. Salter
John G. Dorsey and Sarah Delaney.
William L. Godfrey and Alhima Blundon.
Edwin Bhich and Gertrude B. Mcdonald.
The morning times., 1895-09-17
Norwood Institute.


The fourteenth session of Norwood In
stitute will begin Wednesday, October l.,
1895.
The high standard of Norwood Institute
will be maintained and advanced, and in
certain lines new and exceptional facilities
will be provided
The English course of the school will
prepare for college, and the diploma will be
a acertificate to be presenteito theexamining
boards.
French. German, Spanish and Italian,
taught by native teachers, constitute a
school OF modern languages which will be
found practicaland thorough in the extreme.
The method o the schoolin Frenchts its own,
and produces rapid and satisfactory results.
The basis Of all instruction at Norwood
Institute, and of all honors, is the English
language, studied through its literature.
The morning times., 1895-09-17
NO BUTLER COUNTY.
Tillman Brothers Have a Row Over
Naming q New One

Columbia, S. c., Sept. 16.-The proceed
ings of the constitutional convention to.
day were characterized by most exciting
lit between Senator TIlman aud bis
brother, George D. TiIiman, ON the Ques-
ton Of naming u new county.
George D. Tillman on Saturday had
succeeded in getting the county named
Butler. Senator Tillman was absent at
the time, and returning to-day he moved
to change the name to Saiuda.
In a passionate speech he charged SEN
ator Butler with being a traitor to the
party and said that to name n county after
him was an insult to the reformers Of the
state. George d. TiIlman in reply taunted
his brother with fighting man whom he
had defeated, and dramatically striking
his breast exclaimed:
''Thank God there is no sentiment in my
heart that would make me stoop so low"
When vote was finally obtained SEN
ator Tiilman carried his point and the
new county was named saIlda instead
of Butler by vote of so to 81
The morning times., 1895-09-17
PROF. RILEY's oBsEQUIEs.
Rev. Alexander Kent VIII Conduct
the Services.

The funeral services over the remains Of
Prof. c. v. Riley win be held at his late
residence, No. 2135 Wyoming avenue, at
O'Clock this afternoon. Rev. Alexander
Kent, of the People's. Church, officiating.
The honorary pail bearers will be Com
missioner Truesdell. Hon. w. T. Harris,
Prof. Theodore Gill, Prof o. T. Mason, Prof
Cleveland Able, DR.. Wiley and Gen. A. W.
Greedy. Prof. Riley's intimate friends in
the division OF entomology of the Agricul-
tural Department, VIII be the active pail
bearers. The remains win be inferred at
Glenwood Cemetery.
The morning times., 1895-09-17
Georgetown University,
Founded Esa)
SCHOOL OF LAW.

FACULTY
Rev. J. HAVENS RICHARDS, 8. j.,
President of the University.
Hon. HENRY b. BROWN, IL. ID.
(Justice Supreme Court of the Uniteo
Statesl,
Lecturer OF Admiralty Jurisprudence
Associate Justice Court OF appeals OF the
District OF Columbian,
Lecturer on Constitutional and 1nterna'
tional Law and Compare
tive Jurisprudence.
Hon. SETH SHEPARD, Ii. D.
associate Justice Court of Appeals OF the
District OF Columbian.
Lecturer on the Law Of Corporations and
Equity Jurisprudence
Hon. JEREMIAH NJ WILSON, LII D.,
Lecturer on the Law of Real Estate and
the Law of Evidence.
JOSEPH j. DARLINGTON, Ii. d,
Lecturer on the Law of Personal Prop
erty and Contracts
GEORGE Z. HAMILTON, LII D.,
Lecturer on Practice, Testamentary Law
ard Equity Pleading and Practice.
R. ROSS PERRY. A. N, IL. D.,
Lecturer on Common Law Pleading. Crimi-
nal Law ard Domestic Relations.
Rev. RENE HOLAIND, 8 J.,
Lecturer on Natural Law.
TALLMADGE A LAMBERT, IL D.,
Lecturer ON Civil Law.
CHARLES a. DOUGLASS, Esq,
be Paper.
Circuit Court: MICHAEL J. COLBERT.
A. NJ.
Court of Appeals: Messrs. TALLMADGE
A LAMBERT. JOB BARNARD, and
HENRY WISE GARNETT.
The morning times., 1895-09-17
FOR A sEvERER TEST.
Iowa IS Side Armor to BeShot At With
Thirteen-Inch Gun.

Iowa IS Side Armor to BeShot AT With
Thirteen-Inch Gun.
The side armor of the battle ship Iowa
will be subjected to another test to-day
at Indian Head. Last week q piece of
this armor attached to woodwork repre-
senting section of a ship with re-
sisting power estimated to be equal to the
vessel itself, was subjected TO shots from
a ten and twelve-inch gun.
The plate was not injured in the least.
the only damage SUSTAINED being the loosen
ing of one or two of the bolts that held it.
To-day this same plate will be fired at
by thirteen-inch gun, the largest made
in this country. Having successfully with
stood the previous attack, the Ordnance
Bureau is anxious to see what effect the
test of to-day will have upon the plate.
The morning times., 1895-09-17
Crushed by a Wagon.

Huntington. w. Va, Sept. Ellis Toler,
a leading merchant of Sun Hill, Wyoming
county, was driving home this noon with a
heavy loaded wagon when, in descending
a hill, the team became unmana seable and
Toler was thrown out, the wheels of the
wagon passing over his body and producing
injuries that caused death.
The morning times., 1895-09-17
McEane Is Not Ill.

Sing Sing, N. Y, Sept 16.-There is
no truth in the report published in New
York morning paper that John Y McKane.
ex-chief of police of Gravesend. is ILL
Private Secretary Hickey said that Nc
Kane is working ON the new prison build
ings this morning as usual, and that he
has not been in the hospital since he was
received at the prison