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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-01
Loyal Women. Entertainment

A very enjoyable entertainment was
given by the Legion of Loyal Women last
evening at their hall, 40 10th street north
west, at which several unique and pleas
ant features were introduced. Nail-driving
contests. Notwithstanding competitions,
guessing and other pleasing diversions oc-
cupied the greater part of The evening,
the remainder of the time being taken up
by select musical program, in which Prof
Gotwals, Mr.. Mundellc, Miss Lille Stewart
and Miss Gertrude Stewart took part. An
orchestra, under the direction OF Prof
Gotwals, also added much 20 the enjoy
ment of the evening. Capt d. w. Hough.
ton won TIE first prize for guessing near.
est to the number of seeds in mammoth
watermelon; Mr.. Paul Draper Kicked UT
the most potatoes with a spoon; Mrs. An.
ME Garrison won the nail-driving contest
and Mr.. VIII Osborn threaded the most
reedles in a given space Of time. After
the conclusion of the contests refreshments
were served, and dancing was INDUCED III
until a late hour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-01
WEATHER BUREAU DINNER.
Prof. Alex. Meade Entertained by His
Eric nds and Associates,

Eric nds ana Associates.
Prof. Alexander McAdie of the weather
bureau, who has recently been assigne d
to the station at San Francisco as assist
ant forecaster was last night rendered a
farewell banquet by his friends and asso-
ciates in the weather service. A unique
feature Of the decorations of the table was
kite suspended above the board, the tail
of which Was made up of the cards of the
guests present This was a complimentary
allusion to Prof. McAdie's work of expert
menting as to the velocity of the wind and
temperature of the atmosphere at great
heights by means of huge kites.
Letters Of regret were read from Secre-
"tary Morton and Assistant Secretary Dab
ney. Mr.. 4. J. Henry acted as toast mas
ter. and he and Prof. Moore. chief of the
bureau, together with Prof. B:gelow, Prof.
Robinson. Mr.. Williams. chief of the fore
cast division. Chief Clerk Cook, Col East,
chief of the supply division. and others
made appropriate remarks and paid high
tribute TO the scientists professional at
tainments and personal worth, and pre-
dicted for him in his future career the
brightest of skies and the pleasantest of
prospects.
I he committee which had the affair in
charge was composed of Alfred j. Henry,
guests present We're Prof Moore. Prof.
Able. Mr.. Robinson. Mr.. Zappone, Mr..
Fassig. DIR. Phillips Mr.. Maring, Mr.. Cal
vert, Mr.. Le!tzell. Mr.. kimball. Mr.. White
side. Mr. Larcomh Mr.. Potter Mr..
Cleaver. MY. Holmes Mr.. Williams, Maj.
Winters. Mr.. Randolph. Mr.. Moore, Mr..
Watson. Mr.. Simpson. Mr.. Bennett, Mr..
boy. Mr.. Heiskell. Mr.. Tuch, Mr.. Melton.
Mr.. Carroll, Mr.. Berry and Mr. Henry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-01
FAIR TOMORROW.
And 1t is Also Predicted That 1t VIII
he Warmer.

And 1t is Also Predicted That 1t VIII
He Warmer.
Forecast I'LL pm. Wednesday-For east
ern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Della
are, fair; westerly winds.
For the District of Columbia and Mary
land, fair; slightly warmer by Wednesday
afternoon; variable winds.
For Virginia, fair; warmer in western
portion; northerly winds. becoming varia-
bic.
Weather conditions and general forecast:
1t is slightly colder on the Atlantic coast
ard warmer from the lake region westward
to the Rocky Mountains.
The weather is fair, except in southern
Florida, where light rains are reported
The following heavy rainfalls dn inches
were reported:
During the past twenty-four hours-Syd-
rey, 2.aS: Halifax, 150.
Frosts occurred throughout the Ohio val
ley, Tennessee and the southern portion of
the middle Atlantic states and western
North Carolina.
The indications are that the weather will
re main fair from New England southwest
ward to the Gulf states, with slowly rising
temperature Wednesday.
There are indications that West India
storm is moving toward the Gulf south OF
Cuba.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-01
AN ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
A Treasury Messenger Shoots HimSelf,
hut Will Recover.

A Treasury Messenger Shoots Himself,
but VIII Recover.
Because of dependency over the death
of two close relatives, Frank Owens, en-
ployed as q messenger In the Treasury De-
partment about 6 o'clock last evening
made desperate ATTEMPT to take his own
life, but was unsuccessful. Since the death
of a brother. September %, young Owens
it seems, has been unable to divert his
mind from the sad event. and late yester-
day afternoon went to his room at S07
Florida avenue, and placing the muZzle of
a 3S-caliber revolver to his head fired.
On hearing the report the sisters of the
would-be suicide rushed into his room and
found their brother lying in pool of blood
Policemen Mcdonald and Jet, who We're
near by, also hurried to the scene, and at
ter the wound had been temporarily
dressed an ambulance was summoned and
Owens taken to Garfield Hospital. An ex-
animation by the surgeons disclosed that
the bullet had entered the side of the head
near the left temple, iaf1icting a scalp
wound. After reaching the hospital the
wounded man declared that he wanted to
die, and meant to carry out that determine
ton.
At the hospital this afternoon it was
stated that Owens would probably recover
rapidly He rested well last night and the
case Is devoid of serious aspects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-01
SPJRITUALIsTS TO ASSEMBLE.
/ National Convention to De Held
Hero This Month.

The third annual convention of the Ma
tional Spirituaiists' Association Will be held
al Masonic Temple in this city October 10.
is and IT, Business sessions will be held
from 10 to l and to 9 o'clock each day,
and in the evenings at 7:30 there will be
mass meetings to which .the general public
will be admitted. The evening meetings
will be addressed by Some Of the most prom
inent spirituallsts III the country, among
them l.. d. Moulton, Mira. NJ. T.. Longley,
DR.. George A. Fuller; Mrs. Cora l.. v Rich
mond Dr. II. B. Storer, Mrs. a. II. Luther
ard Prof. Lockwood. There Will also be
demonstrations by test mediums, among
them e. w. Emerson, Mrs. j. J. Whitney,
Mrs. Maggie Waite, Miss Maggie Gaule, Mrs.
Mary s. Pepper and J. II. Altemus.
At the business meetings consideration
will DE given to twenty-s.X proposed amend
ments to the constitution Of the association,
reports of committees: The association has
national headquarters n this city at GnU
Pennsy lvania avenue southeast. where the
president, Mr. Harrison u. Barrett. resides.
'-The objects 6fithe aSSocia ton. said Mr..
Barrett to a Star reporter, today. ARE mani
fold, including the PROTECTION and defense
of the mental and physical welfare of
mediums, the proposed establishment OF
homes for our aged and INDECENT spirit
mediums and workers, the organization of
schools of an absolute non-sectarian char
acter where psychic studies of all kinds
may be pursued, and Che location of sani-
tariuns where our people can receive at
tention. We hope to aid in the development
eff mediumship. on the ground that the
better the channel Of communication be-
tween this and the spirit world the higher
the results will be- Ultimately we want to
establish a national temple on large scale,
with library, the nucleus Of which We
have already at hand, We will put into
operation a propaganda of spirtuaiistic
truths and establish bureau of national
information, that the public can come
into touch with genuine mediums"
a reception to the visiting delegates, Of
whom $50 are expected. will be given at the
national Headquarters Monday evening. Oc-
tober II, at s O'Clock, to which the friends
of spiritualism will be invited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-01
A Story of Mystery.

Do you know what STORY of Mystery
is? 1t is continued story Of which all but
the last chapter is printed, and then guesses
are made as to the solution, then the final
installment is printed.
On October seventh 4 most interesting
mystery story, when the War Was Over"
will be started in The Star, and five hundred
dollars will be given for the first absolutely
correct solution. In case no guess is abso-
lutely correct the amount will be divided
among those nearest to a correct solution.
The guesses will be confined to women read
ers. Fuller particulars elsewhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-01
FREEDMAN's HOSPITAL AT ATLANTA
The Institution Invited to Set Up "a
Practical Exhibit.

Practical Exhibit.
DR.. Williams. surgeon-in. chief of the
Freedman's Hospital in this city. has re-
ceived letter from the commission in
charge of the colored exhibit at Atlanta,
saying: THE Exposition Company has ap-
pre- priated $3.50 to help erect suitable
building with hospital attachment and wait
ing room for colored people, and l under
stard that the colored physicians of At
larta have volunteered their services to at
tend persons who may be taken to the hos
pital. The colored commissioners are trying
to raise another $500 for the purposes indi-
Gated above. Knowing your experience in
hospital matters, and approaching the SUI
perior facilities offered by the Freedman :
Hospital Of this city, 1 thought it proper
to suggest that such steps be taken by YOU
under the direction of the honorable Sscre-
tary OF the Interior, as will make an ex-
hibit for Freedman's Hospital, and 1t the
same time be of great service to the race
ara the exposition. The plans for the hos
pital are not complete as yet. and 1 suggest
that you move in the matter at once
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-01
Transfers of Real Estate.

Deeds in fee have been filed as follows
Edgar r. Jackson ct al. to Wesley JEFF
ferds, lot 131, Douglas; 5000 Emma c. NJ
Trip to Louis Gundling, lots l, ., and g.
Prospect; $40. T. Conrad Dodge to Bertha
Prayer, part lot ST. Old Georgetown; $40
NJ. Velinda Chapman to D. Daily Thomp.
son, lot 273, SO. 1266; $40. Louis Gundline
to Emma C. N. Trip, lots 1G4 and 1874, So
675. and lot 1G0 and part lot 159, So. I53
$40. Chas. p: Lannins to chas; }. Maiord
west one-half lot 10, So. ISL; SO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-01
EDUCATIONAL STATISTICS.
The Extent of the School Systems Z
the United States.

The Extent of the School Systems of
the United States.
Over one-fifth of us are in school. This
at least was the case in 1923, says the
annual report Of DIR. w. T. Harris, United
States commissioner of education. Tho
statistics are for those years. and show
there were 15,0S3,6 $50 pupils enrolled in
schools, colleges and various institutions of
learning. This Is 22.5 per cent Of the popu-
lation. and an increase of 80 697 over the
preceding school year. There were in the
common schools Of the country 1850. 719
scholars. Two-fifths Of these pupils leave
school for part of the year to work. For
their teaching there were employe ed 22.O5C
male teachers and 26O954 females. Since
1870 men teachers have lesSened in num-
Der and women teachers have increased
OF school houses there are-or were in 1S!f1
-2'5. 426, worth, with contents. $39S. 435. Oh?
School revenue that year was $165,O0O.OOO
and outgo s163, 900. 600, of which s104, OO0, O0C
was paid to teachers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-01
Funeral of Mrs. Knippel.

The funeral of Mrs. Maria knippel, wife
of the late Daniel Knippel, took place Sur
day from the residence of her daughter,
Maria Gockeler, No. 931 4th street north
vest. The deceased was born in 1905 at
Hersfield, Kurhessen, Germany, and came
to Washington in 1917. Mrs. knippel was
among the Oldest German residents of the
District. The funeral was largely attended.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-01
ROCK CREEK PARK.

4 Perpetual Injunction Against the
Comm SsiOners by Judge Cox.
In the case of the Van Riswick heirs
against the Rock Creek Park commission.
ers, Judge Cox has signed an order making
perpetual the injunction granted 'y him
several months ago to restrain the COM
missiorers from proceeding to assess bene.
frs against adjacent land owners. The or
der was made perpetual, II IS understood.
merely to enable the commissioners to per-
fec: their appeal to the Court of Appeals
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-01

A naval retiring board has recommended
the retirement of Chief Engineer Edward
A. Magee, on account of physical disability.
This is the second time the officer mas been
condemned, but in the first case the
President refused to approve the recon-
mendation for retirement because he was
not satisfied with the medical report in the
case Chief Engineer Magee is another of
the many victims TO overwork in the naval
engineer corps His breakdown resulted
from exhausting and protracted work in
bringing the coast defense ship Monterey
from San Francisco to Callao and return.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-01
Cause and Effect.

From TilBits
Port ohicer-"what have you on board,
caDtain?"
Captain-"Our cargo consists OF 1000
cases of oranges"
Port Oficer-"Yes."
Captain-"One thousand cases Of eggs"
Port Ofhc
Captain-.Three cases of yellow fever"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-01
tn Ipxcs,trntc the Accident.

Gen. Flagler. chief OF ordnance mas or
l,ar.d Iienr Col. F. H. Parker from the
Allegheny Pa.) arsenal to Sandy Hook to
;r,,ae,igate the fatal accident resulting in
the death of two private soldiers at the
proving ground Saturday last caused 10y
the premature explosion of cartridge In
the chamber of the new Camel rifle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-01
A Mental Stimulus,

The first installmant of the great my;-
terry story. when the War Was Over"
by Frederick r. Burton, will be published
next Monday. Five hundred dollars in gold
for the first correct solution. Particulars
in another column.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-01
Zig Money for an Imagination.

A little exercise of your imagination
may be worth five hundred dollars in gold
to you. Read the particulars III another
column Of The Stars great mystery story,
when the War Was Over" by Frederick
r. Burton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-01
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Briefs of contested cleo
tiOn cases printed at 0oc.
a page for so copies. ST. for
a hundred copies, 500 for
S.. ON time, too-for /
never disappoint.
BYRON s. ADAMS, 5I2 18th st. oc1-14d
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-01
DO You Ride a P1.ycle?

II not, why not?-Its the most permanent and
pleasing fad yet taken up by the leisure class"
II you do not is;ng to that favored class you
make spare time for yourself by riding. The
most rapid mode Of transit in Washington, by long
odds
Times mo ' to most people; why not save time
at small Investment? Two dollars for q lady
one dollar for a conference.-the teach you to
propel and steer wheel and is deducted from the
price Of bicycle if you purchase RAMBLER
BY the way, might remark right here that
when you n RAMBLER you may know 1t cost
IAN even hurdred'-no cut prices bargains.
Countless bicycles at store. Glad to show them
Ramblers) to you at any time.
GORMULLY JEFFERY MFG. CO.,
1925 14th st. NV.
Down town Store 431 10th st. NV. se13-2Sd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-01

ASTHMA AND CArAnnH
Cured by the
ESPIC'S CIGARETTES OR POWDER.
Oppression SufrocatnG. Coughs Colds Chest.
Neuralgia. &c.
Paris ]. ESPIC, 20 Rue st. Lazare.
New York. FOUGERA, MILHAU.
Sold by oil chemists Of America. mh2l-1&15
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-01

Beecham's Pills for COM
stipation, Ioc. and 25c
Get the book at your drug
gist's and go by it.
Annual Sales More Than 100000 Boxes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-01
SPECIAL NOTICES.

NOMAN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION
Gospel temperance meeting WEDNESDAY,
pm, at their headquarters, $40 F St, under the
auspices OF the department of work among fire.
men, Mrs. MARIA MERRICK, Superintendent 1t
GRANITE CUTTERS, ATTENTION! : SPECIAL
meeting will be held in McSlenimen's Hall WE'D
NESDAY EVENING, Oct-2, at 1870 O'Clock sharp.
Business of importance. z. C. KELLY, Pres. It,
THE DEMOCRATS OF BLADENSBI'RG DISTRICT
are requested to assemble at ColdcnstrOth's Ho-
tel, BladeIsiurg, Md. on THURSDAY, October
o. 1895. at 80 o'clock PM, for the purpose of
re0rganlzing the Bladensburg DeYocratic Club.
BY order
b. D. STEPHEN, President.
W. BROOKE HUNTER Secretary. 1ts
NASCNIC-A SPECIAL COMMCNICATION OF
Dawson Lodge, No. 10 +; A.: NJ. will he
held at Masonic Temple WEDNESDAY. October
Q, %. at l O'Clock pm. sharp. to attend the
funeral OF our late brother, Henry VI. Pearson.
Brethren OF sister lodges fraternally invited
to attend. By order OF the w NJ.
1t Or. WILLIS. Secretary.
SPECIAL NOTICE-TIIE REAL ESTATE FIRM OF
Barnes Weaver las been this day dissolved by
antual consent-Octoher l. 1895
WILLIAM II. BARNES,
JOHN L. WEAVER.
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W. II. BARNES & co.

Real Estate Brokers, go + st. NV.
SPECIAL NOTICE. have this day purchased
all the assets OF the firm Of Barnes 4 Weaver
including the Office, 600 street NV, books,
papers. &c, and have associated with me,
as Il partner, under the firm name of W. H.
Barnes & Co, Mr.. David Moore, for the past
five years associated with the old firm OF
Barnes & Weaver, where l shall be pleased
to give any information to the patrons Of
the old firm which they may DESIRE and
from whom the firm socits such share
OF the business of the old firms as its pa
irons may be pleased to intrust to it.
ocI-5t wM. II. BARNES.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-01

You'll he properly taught II you
take cycling lessons 1T COLIN
See US about fees and particulars.
District Cycle Co, 452 Pa. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-01

G. U. Havenner,
Member Washington stock Exchange,
Real Estate and Stock Broker,
Rooms and Il. Atlantic building.
$50 NV.
Investment Securities.
Stocks. Bonds and Grain bought and sold for
cash yin.
Cotton bought and sold in New York or New
Oie:.ns.
Private wirer 10 New York, Chicago and New
Orleans. Telephone AIR. ap10-tr
CORSON & MCCARTNEY,
MEMBERS of THE NEW YORK STOCK
EXCHANGE.
1919 i ST.. Glover building.
Correspondents OF MrSSls. Moore 4 Schley, so
Broadway.
Bankers ard Dealers in Government Bonds
Deposits Exchange Loans
Railrt nd stocks ard bonds and all securities
listed on the exchanges of New York. PHILADELPHIA,
Boston and Baltimore bonyht ard sold.
specialty made If In, estment securities. Dis
trict bonds AMI all local Railroad, Gas, Insurance
and Telephone Stock dealt in
American lell Telephone Stock bought and sold.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-01
FINANCIAL.

The National Safe Deposit,
Savings and Trust
Company
or the District of Columbia,
CORNER 18TH ST. AND NEW YORK AVE
Chartered by special act of Congress
JAM. 1867, and acts Of Oct, 1890 and Feb 1904
CAPITAL: ONE MILLION DOLLARS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-01

is the best Whisky pos
sibly Obtainable. We bot
tie 1t Ourselves-so know
1t IL absolutely pure.
Physicians recO mmend
md prescribe it-Sl ut.
For sale only by James
Tharp, Sl2 + st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-01

NOTICE 10 CREDITORS
All persons having claims against James H.
Williams James II. Williams Furniture and
Mantel Company will present the same to the
undersigned for payment before NONEM
Der 1ST. 1875.
HENRY F. WOODARD. Assignee,
Attorney -at-Law, Me.tz building.
se7.0. 1G.oc1 .2.3, 29.3o3l Washington DC.
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IT'S up TO DE LIMIT,

DIR. J. c. EXNER, DENTIST.
VIII resume his practice at his Office October
next, when he will be pleased to meet his
ts,uS.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-04-04
LAND OFFICE.

The local land office yesterday re-
ceived entries as follows:
Homestead entry of Hyrum Lord, OF
Mousley, in Salt Lake county, to the
east half of the northwest quarter and
the north half of the southwest quar-
ter of section Is, township south,
range 1 west, containing 160 acres.
Homestead entry of William I. Chase,
of Riverton, Salt Lake county, to the
north half of the northeast quarter of
section 8, and the north half of the
northwest quarter of section 9, town
ship 4 south, range l west, containing
160 acres.
Homestead entry OF Michael Blatt.
of Salt Lake city, to the southwest
quarter of section II, township south,
range west, containing 100 acres.
Desert land entry of Alice M. Page,
of Orangeville, Emery county, to lot
4, of section 4, in township 10 south,
range east, containing 1881 acres.
Final homestead entry of Ole j. Sit
terud, of Orangeville, Emery county,
to the east half of the southwest quar-
ter and the southeast quarter of the
northwest quarter and the southwest
quarter Of the northeast quarter of
section 80, township IS south, range 8
east, containing 100 acres.
Timber culture entry Of Charles w.
Rowland, of Burbank, Willard county,
to lot 3. of section 6, township % south,
range 10 west, containing 4O.53 acres.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-04-04
DAIRY MEN AND CREAMERY MEN.

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
Utah Dairymen's Association will be held
April Sth and 9th. in the Wasatch build
ing. Salt Lake City. There will be an
interesting programme. Among the speak
ers viii be Prof. l.. B. Linfield, Prof. A
A. Mills of the Agricultural College: r.
I. Burton and Judge J. W. Judd. besides
many creamery men and dairymen
throughout the territory. All who are IN
anyway interested in dairying are cordi-
ally invited to attend
H. J. FAUST. JR., Secretary
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-04-04
GOVERNMENT AND OTHER BONDS.
FOREIGN FINANCES.

New York. April 3.-The Evening Posts
London financial article: The stock mar
kets were idle and dull today. Foreign
stocks were depressed by the enormously
high rate at the Paris settlement. Amer
lean railroad bonds were quickly bought,
but shares were dull on realizations.
Canada Pacific was fat on unfavorable
anticipations of the annual meeting.
A big bimetallic meeting is being held
at the Mansion House today. Mr.. Bal
four is speaking. The only point Is that
tives to the scheme sand to place the
currency III the political programme.
Only five lakhs of India council drafts
were allowed today out of sixty. This
weakened silver.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-04-04
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.


NOTICE TO CREDITORS.-ESTA
of Norris Livingston, deceased. Notice
is hereby given by the undersigned, exc
cutor of the last will and testament of
Morris Livingston, deceased. to the credit
against the said deceased, to exhibit
them with the necessary vouchers, within
ten months after the first publication of
this notice, to the said executor at his
residence, No. $40 Twenty-Eighth street
Ogden, or to his attorney, S. ". Darke,
AZ Hooper block. Salt Lake city, in the
county of Salt Lake. Utah.
JAMES THOMPSON,
Executor of the Last Will and Testament
of Morris Livingston, Deceased.
Dated April /, 1895.
S. W. Darke, Attorney for Executor.