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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-04

cratic side. There is no forgiveness Ava
such Dugah Dalghettys.
No doubt Judge Simonton went 10 hal,
.;.h in the urivate car of an Official OF
nc Southern, in order to convince Gov.
Ruese,, that there would be an impartial
hear;ng ON the question Of the injunction
.ext mwuth.-Hickory Times.
woman living in Laramie, Wyom-
ing proposes to educate her daughter
nv giving her a course IN bakeology,
hoiiegy, roastology, stitchology and
oatchology, and thinks that is education
enough for any girl.
Brother said the minister, you
should try to be content with what you
have"
81 am" said the brother, who had been
grumbing. 1T is what l amt got that
/ am dissatisfied about. Cincinnati En-
quirer.
Dentist-"Did you give that man
laughing gasp
Assistant-"Yes."
Dentist "How long did the effect
last?'
Assistant-"Un he looked at the bill. :
Town Topics.
A literary editor informs a correspond
ent that Nine de Stael first said 1.-The
more l know men,the more / admire
dogs" De Steal, indeed! This dictum is a
pure Americanism,and was uttered by
Mark Twain from the lips of Pudd'nhead
Wilson.-Springfel Republican.
son, Jimr'
what, Sue?"
Jim, air you a-lovin' OF me still?''
s'Course isv'
swell, Jim, eff you'll jest buy me one er
them thar Easter bonnets with a white
bird an little garden on top of it, I'm
blest eff / don't take an marry you next
Christmas" IF L. Stanton, in Consti
tuition.
The Federal courts seem to be engaged
In an effort to govern by injunction
Governor Russell, of North Carolina
And, strange to say, Governor Russell
objects, although he is leader Of the
Republican party-the party that was
almost thrown into spasms by the decla-
ration in the Chicago platform against
government by injunction.
Dispatch.
The Cleveland judge who punished an
editor for contempt of court in venturing
mildly to criticise the acts of his honor.
10 now enjoying the spectacle Of mass
meetings held to denounce his conduct
and professions of citizens marching be-
Ioge the newspaper office and cheering the
editor. When the bench attempts to as
sert its immunity from all public crit
cism 1t invites and deserves Just such a
return. E, ..ai..,.'
The Literary World publishes a para
graph out Of a private letter from X. D.
niackmore, in which the venerable au-
shor Of lorna DOone" says that TO
Americans the English language owes
nearly all it's new expressions: "There
does not seem to be left in us the power
20 MT out u new spark of language. We
are nika lot of boys with their hands
I'd tnesr pockets. looking ON at the black
smith, and racing for his red chips"
The white men Of the State mpst 90,
together. And to this end every paner
In the Stats should work, and now :.
me ume to commence. Don't let tho
nre In the forge of white Supreme erv"
siumbe1 IN the Goals but let us keen -
glowing. The white people, who have
the intelligence and pay the burdens
OF taxes, must rule North Carolina no
aver us frOm any more such mobs. cauad
legislature, as met in Raleigh in Ian
uary.-Dunn Union. '''
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Ask for Bailey Brothers OLD BOB
Tobacco"
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rhs News and Observers teiepnohe'
sEeituriaI Rooms ,o7
lBusiDess office
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Entered at the postofice at ha'eisn'
N. G., AZ second-ciass matter
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Brother" said the minister, you
should try to be content with what you
have"
81 am" said the brother, who had been
grumbling. 1T is what l amt got that
/ am dissatisfied about. Cincinnati En-
quirer.
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STATEMENT
Showing the Condition of the
Mutual Benefit Life
Insurance Coy.

-.
Value of real estate and
ground rents owned by the
company Qess the amount
of encumbrances there
on) .... .............$ 2,044, $685.
Loans On bond and mort
gage duly recorded and
being first liens on the
fee-Slmple) ...... 33,046, l32.lI
Account of stocks and
bonds of the United
States, and of this and
other States, also all 9th
er stocks and bonds alb
solutely owned by the
company E. ...... 11,941, 517.51
Stocks, bonds and all other
securities Except mort
gage hypothetical to
company as collateral Sc
curity for cash actually
loaned by the company. 6,069,013.61
Interest due and accrued
on stocks and other Sc
curities :. .......... 1,219,0O4.60
Cash in cOmpany's princi-
pal office and belonging
to the company, deposited
in bank -. ......... 675,415.S7
Cash in hands of agents
and in transitu. -. 11,124.91
Premiums or assessments
unpaid .. .-...... 7es,2o1.73
Premium or assessment
loans and notes ........ 4,4s2, 1875
Total assets 800. $50, 75Ty sS4.e3
Less agents debit and
credit balances . IA ~
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A literary editor informs correspond
ent that Nine de Stael first said 'The
more 1 know men,the more / admire
dogs" De Steal, indeed! This dictum is a
pure Americanism,a and was uttered by
Mark Twain from the lips Of Pudd'nhead
Wilson.-Springfeld Republican.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-04

Dentist-"Did you give that man
laughing gas?"
Assistant-"Yes."
Dentist-"How long did the effect
last"
Assistant-"Until he looked at the bill.
Town Topics.
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The Federal courts seem to be engaged
In an effort to govern by injunction
Governor Russell, of North Carolina.
And, strange to say, Governor Russell
objects, although he is a leader Of the
Republican party-the party that was
almost thrown into spasms by the decla-
ration in the Chicago platform against
government by injunction. Richmond
Dispatch.
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THE RAILROAD TO SOUTHPORT.

Chapel Hill, n. c., April 8.
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son, Jimr'
What, Sue?"
Jim, air you a-lovin' OF me still?''
''Course isr'
well, Jim, eff you'll jest buy me one er
them thar Easter bonnets with white
bird an a little garden on top of it, I'm
blest eff don't take an marry you next
Christmas"-F l.. Stanton, in Consti-
tuition.
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Ohe Se1', $50
Blk months ...''..''
..uv, payable strictly in advance.
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Manager Royal & Border
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.gsasr OF ALL-THE NE"c.
,yf,an no CONTRIBUTORS

sr1psCRIpTION PRICE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-21
ARNOLD. CONSTABLE d co. EoRGED.
THE SUSPECTED THIEF CLEvEELY TRAPPED ~
DETECTIVES.

THE SUSPECTED THIEF CLEvEELY TRAPPED ~
DETECTIVES.
lucky accident enabled Central Office Detoc-
t.yes Wade and Mccarthy yesterday To catch Il
man who is suspected Of having carried on whole
sale robbsres n the store In which h. is employed.
The TWO detectives were IN SiXth-ave. pawnShop
yesterday ~, ,.noon when . man came in anu
offered to sell a quantity Of silk tapestry worth a
considerable amount FOR so.
The detectives did not lsc tie mans actions. but
thought that 10y beinG too hasty they would pat
him on his guard. they waited until he left the
place and followed him. few blocks away De-
toctive Sergeant Wade walked ~ to the man.
tHrcw oren his coat ana displaying his shield.
said: I'm an officer ! want YOU for robblnS
man IN Twenj"-eighth-st. last niSht M
Il guess you're mistaken, sa!d the man ! CHI
prove that il Is not true. - 1870
That's exactly what you'll have to 90 II {oo
want to clear yourself" said the detec''e.
whats yOur name. and who're do you work
My names William Hannah. work IN Arhoid'
Coustate's store in SiNtii-3N"., fcli!'o the prs
oncr. unsuspiciously. - .. .l,,,.,,,
Lets go up there then. and sec II you're telling
the truth" said the defective" ana The threc went
to the store. ,,1
Hannah and the superintendent Of the urn loutnI
that exactly the amount Of tapestry offered IN ~"
navnshn vas missing Hannah Is a clerk In the
tapestry department. He was arraigned IN 'cil.
son Market Court and rcmalded uniil ms mo-
nC. as It IL believed that more articles Fave pcc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-21
MARRIED " THE HARLEM PRISON.

COMPLAINANT Welded TO DEFENDANT AND
WILL PLEAD FOR HIS RELEASE
Miss Dolly Adams. the vaudeville singer. whose
real name is Emma Viola Street. ard who on SatLr-
day accused Frederick Hillmeycr OF stcalhS
1ewelry worth $40 from her. was married 70 Hiil-
meyer yesterday morning in the Harlem prison.
Hilmeyer is the Of the proprietor or the West
End Casino. Far Rockaway. The singer met h'r
husband while engaged at his fathers place sew
eral months ago. and agreed TO marry him. The
wedding 10 take place on September i. but
Hl.meyer did not appear. and Miss street dis
covered that some OF her Jewolry was missing. She
made complaint against iIillmeyer. and he was
arrested at Albany.
Since then reconciliation has taken place. and
Miss Street asked Magistrate Simms yesterday -
permit her to withdraw the charge. He said he
could not do o. and also refused 10 marry the
couple. he said he did not think the marriage
would result happily.
Tho Rev. X. T. Wegcner. OF tho German Baptist
Church, One-hundred-ani-eg hteenth-st. and Sec
ond-ave.. agreed to perform the ceremony however.
Miss Street bought a wedding ring. and thc couple
married in the prison. Detective Hhnngan
and a reporter acting as witnesses. Mrs. Hilmcy"r
says she will 20 TO the District Attorney to plead
for her husband.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-21

SOME OF THEM NOT SATISFIED WITH THE Ap-
PoRTIoNMENr PROPOSED

SOME OF THEM NOT SATISFIED WITH THE Ap-
PoRTIoNMENr PROPOSED
San Francisco. Sept 2o.-There is a possibility Of
litigation between the executors and egatees OF
the Stanford estate. Charles F.. Lydecker. New
York attorney. has arrived here with the intention
Of effectng a settlement Of number Of legaces
mentioned in the will Among the Eastern legatees
Charles Stanford. jr.. Nora Stanford Wells.
Jennie Stanford Byngton. Maud Stanford Kin
mouth, \. p. Stanford. Thomas Welton Stanford
Winfield Scott Stanford and Agnes Stanford Taylor
Most OF these receive 100000 each. There are be-
quests OF 800 each to Mrs. George II. Iwton. Mrs
Walter H. Hyson. Mrs Christine NJ. L. Cunning
and five others, who constitute what are known
as the Sara toga beneiciaries under the Will Ariel
LathTop of Albany. y. Y. represents the Cunning
children their guardian, and II is believed that
he has placed their claim In the hands OF the visit
ing attorney. Mrs. Stanford petitoned the Probate
Court few weeks ago for partial distribution
Of the estate. 1t is said that the Eastern egatees
not entirely satisfied with their apportonment
proposed In Mrs. Stanfords petition
Mr.. Lydecker Is accompanied TO San Francisco
by Charles Stanford. OF Albany. to whom 10000
bequeathed by the will. and by William L.
Wells. of NewYork, and Charles $. Byngton; OF
Albany. who Will look after the interests OF their
relatives who among the benehciaries.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-21
TOO YOUNG TO BE A POLICEMAN

Nine days ago Policeman William Dobbyns then
OF the Fifth-st station walked into the station and
throwing his shield and book OF rules ON the ser
geans desk. sad: Il am tired OF this business and
want 10 get out. II is too hard on my health and
have 10 stay out too late nights"
As matter Of fact, It is understood that an in
vestgatlon Is going on which In all probability will
force Dobbyns TO face charge OF perjury. In maxi
ing application for the force Dobbyns swore that he
was over twenty-one years old. II has since been
discovered that he was only twenty years old when
appointed Dobbyns is believed TO have heard OF the
investigation and TO fear the result.
HIS resignation has been refused. and a charge OF
being absent without leave for nine days made
against him yesterday. This charge. II confirmed
usually ends In dismissal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-21
FOUND DYING FROM STARVATION.

PoLASDER TOO WEAK TO MOVE PICKED UP
on Az EAST RIVER PIER
William Wet. a Polander. tUenty-sevcn years
old was found suffering from starvation and con-
sumption under an ice wagon pier at Rutgers
st and the East River yesterday morning and was
taken to Gouverneur Hospital and later TO the con-
sumpti,e ward in Bellevue Hospital. The man had
lived on the pier for two weeks. an occasional
crust given by some friendly hand being his only
food on Sunday night he attempted TO climb into
the ice wagon, which had afforded him shelter On
previous nights. but his strength had sunk too
low. and he fell to the ground lying there. too
weak 20 call out. all night. When the police
man. who at last found him asked the prostrat"
man what was the trouble. he replied: Nothing
only that I'm siarved--l am dying OF starvation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-21
CONVICTED or ANOTHER'S CRIME.

THREE MEN PARDoNED AFTER a BANK Br RGLAR
HAD CONFESSED.
Utica, y. Y. Sept. Ex-Governor Black to-day
signed pardons for Joseph Thornton, John Farrell
and Thomas Murphy. who are now unjustly con
fined In prison long SENTENCES passed In this
city Early In the morning OF February ?. 1895. the
National bank in the village Of Vernon was en-
tered by burglars and about 800 In money and $50
in stamps were taken. Two days later three sus-
piclous- looking were arrested IN Little rails.
and IL was thought they were the thieves. They
were convicted OF burglary and grand larceny in
1880. -.
short time afterward Dstrct-Attorney Klock.
OF Rome. and Sherin Van X. Weaver, OF Utica,
found Frank Cassidy serving n short term IN Onun-
daga County. Cassidy was arrested AS soon ms ne
had finished his term. lie pleaded guilty, and was
sentenced to six years and six months. Before he
was taken TO Auburn he confessed that the three
men were innocent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-21
MONITOR AND TUG IN COLLISION.

Philadelphia Sept. D.-The new Government tug
Samoset. which arrived at the League Island Navy
Yard last night from Norfolk. had her stem badly
damaged by crashing into the monitor MIanto-
nomoh. Tho Samoset had orders to dock alongside
the big monitor. but when close to the stern Of
the Miantonomoh the tug refused 10 answer her
helm. and struck the stern OF the monitor. The
stem OF the Samoset was badly twisted from her
deck line to about foot below the water-line. The
Mlantonomoh was only slightly scratched. The
SamOset will have TO be drydocked.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-21
TO MAKE TINPLATE ~ THE FAR WEST.

Seattle. Wash. Sept. 2O-Willlam Price. Of Nc
keesport Penn. Is here, representing the heavily
capitalized company Of Pennsylvania which is to
erect and operate a steel plant at Port Angeles.
Mr. Price says that work will begin within
sixty days The prime object OF the large plant to
be erected will be the manufacture Of tnplate The
tin that will b, used will be imported from Tas-
mania. and be laid down the Sound for
much less than In the Eastern manufacturing
towns Of the United States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-21
PASSENGERS RIDE ~ GLOOM.
LIGHTS on THE sIxTH-AvE. ELEVATED ROAD
BURN DENLY.

BURN DENLY.
What's the matter with the lights! was 'n'
question asked the conductors on the SXth-aNe'
elevated railroad by nearly every passenger last
night. The conductors offered various explanations
Some declared that the abysmal darkness that en-
yeloped the cars was owing to the cold weather;
some attributed II to n breakdown In the ma
chinery which controls the gas supply. while others
said that the strike among the Goa! miners was
responsible for the S;ygian gloom IN which 'he
passengers travelled. ,,,
Whatever may have been the reason the condition
OF the trains last night was such as TO cause oud
and universal complaint. even among those &C
customed TO the crepuscuar atmosphere or inc
elevated railroad. The passengers who found one
lighted car in a train were fortunate iy Ear 'ne
greater number OF those who used the Inc had 70
travel In almost utter darkness. The 'farthng dip
Of bygone days would have proved more salts
factory means OF illumination than the miserable
apology for light provided.
When Il Is said that the old Oh lamps, which
were replaced by some months ago. would nave
been welcomed by the passengers. the case Is stated
almost strongly Is possible II Is 10 be hoped
that the management VIII have found some way
out OF the difficulty. whatever IT may I've. ny 10
night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-21
NEW BOOTHS FOR ELECTION DAY.

The Portable Steel House Company. of Buffalo.
has prepared $50 new booths for registration and
election day usage. IN accordance with Its contract
with the Bureau of Elections. They will be used
in precincts north Of the Madison-st. police station
The booths will be set close 10 the curb as
possible, and at night couple OF red lanterns Will
warn drivers OF their presence. The structures
have cost $50 apiece. which includes the expense OF
transporting them to the districts in which they
to ~. ga1
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-21
Caw 6tbools.


NEW YORK LAW SCHOOL.
N pay School, 40 broadway. Evening School. Cooper
Union. Dwight Method OF instruction. LII. B In two
years Ii. 81. In three years send tof catalogue
GEORGE CHASE. Dean
~ Y UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL. SIXTY third year
~ opens oct. Isl. 1897. DAY CLASsEs Ill. Is after
Two years.. EVENING CLASSES oil. Is. after three
yearsj Day sessIons $3.50 L. and TO 10 4. 81. TUT
lion. 800 GRADUATE CI-AsSES-TweiNs courses Eve
required Ill. NJ
For circulars address I. Tompkns. Registrar. Wash
fnqton SQUARE. New-Yofk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-21

gave much testimony regarding the average OF
grades. rates o. speed and 20 the power necei-
sary TO bring train travelling at iOTty-elght nies
an hour 10 a sop In twenty-five seconds, Speaking
in general sense. Mr.. CROSBY expressed the oplh,
ion that !; would be cheaper to operate ne proposed
underground road by electricity t1an ny steam
power. Foster C'roWc'l. anoth expert, was aiSo
called He q, pressed tho opinion that the tunnel as
az presen, planned H. too narrow After Ny. Crow'li
left the Ytard an adjournment wds ;akth uhti u
morrow at 1890 D.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-21
BOX-KITE EXPERIMENTS TO BE MADE.

Denver Sept 2o.-Sergeant Baldwin. the aeronaut
connected with the Signal Service. Department OF
the Colorado, In a short time will begin experiments
with the box kite means Of observing naval
and military mannuvres. for the purpose Of long
distance signalling. He will cooperate with Pro-
fessor Otto Chanute. the well-known engineer OF
Chicago The idea is 10 build a series Of box kites
for the purpose Of elevating observers TO great
heights The advantage OF the device is that II
will withstand the Violent surgings Of air currents
and be rendered more sa fe by them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-21
Gurouean Simon ano Irapcl


EUROPEAN STUDY AND TRAVEL. is3i-ls9s.
- For particulars address the MISSES GRlNNELr.
Brookilne Mass Interviews by appointment. In New
York after September I0th.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-21
EXPERTS on UNDERGROUND TRANSIT.

The inquiry into the plans for the proposed under
ground railroad continued yesterday before the
Special Rapid Transit Commissioners appointed by
the Supreme Court. T. o. Crosby, an electrical ex-
pert who has had large experience in this country
and In Europe. was the principal witness called He
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-13
u, S, Court,

The late term of the Z. S. court at
Deadwood closed on Friday Of last week
so far as the trial Of jury cases were
concerned. Two indictments were found
on Friday, one against Phillip Romero
and one against White Bird, both for
larceny.
The cases of the United States against
Odo Reder and Madison Upton for tim
Der de~predations were dismissed.
Bad Boy, an Indian indicted for
larceny, was arraigned, pleaded guilty
and vas sentenced 10 three months
imprisonment in the Lawrence county
Jail.
In the case Of the government against
ID. A. Elliott, charged with irregularities
in office as postmaster Of Buffalo Gap,
no bill was found by the grand jury.
His bond was exonerated and he was
discharged.
The cases Of the United States against
A. c. Boland, w. II. Sabin, and c. g..
Fargo against the c. B. & Q. K. r. Co,
were continued.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-13
Headed this WAY,

DR.. Dickinson informs us that he has
received several letters from parties in
the east, also from Utah and other west
ern states saying that there will be the
greatest exodus to the Black Hills
within the neXt three months that was
eve known. The whole country east
and west seems to be crazed oyer the
glowing accounts about Ragged Top, and
thousands Of people are headed for abe
new f dorado. The rich finds in this
country has attracted capital and many
men representing large sums Of money
will be here. OF course during such
excitement many people in all stages Of
life will come, so you can look for most
any kind Of a person to blow in here
before the summe is overhead Call.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-13

w. S. Wood, who has been visiting
with his family in this place for several
days. returned to Balmoral on Saturday
to look after his business ventures in
that place.
Judge G. L. Smith returned yesterday
from a visit to Yankton, where he has
been in attendance at the biennial
meeting of the State Encampment Of the
NJ. w. A., az a delegate from the Custer
camp.
j. M. Lewis of Sioux City came in
Sunday in response to a telegram an.
nouncing the serious illness of his
Uncle, J. NJ. Lewis of this place, whose
numerous friends Will be pleased 10
learn is now rapidly improving, with
every indication Of final recovery.
Ed. Lindsey came in the latter part OF
last week from his camp west of this
place and created a ripple Of excitement
over a big assay on ore from his lime
stone bonanza, said to have been made
in Denver, and which, as reported,
gave a return Of $l65 per ton.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-02-13
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA, l..
County of Custer, 80
To John Shafer:
You are hereby notified that I have expended
Three Hundred Dollars, I'm labor and improve.
lnents, upon the Aston Lode Claim, situated in
Custer County, South Dakota, about "a mile
northerly from Little Squaw Creek, az the
Spokane Mine Camp, and adjoining said
Spokane mine, for the years 1894, 1896 and 1896,
to-wit: one Hundred Dollars for each and
every one of said years, as will appear by ani
davit filed January 10Th, 1897, in the office OF the
Register Of Deeds OF said Custer County, in or.
der to hold said claim under the provisions OF
Section 1924, Revised Statutes OF the United
States, being the amount required 10 hold the
same for the years ending December 3lst, 1894.
1895 and 1896. respectively. And II within nine
ty days from the service OF this notice on you,
or by It's publication, you fail or refuse to con.
tribute your proportion OF such expenditure rs
q O-owner tO-wit: The sum Of 1888 for each
OF said years, 1894, 1895 and 1896. your interest
in said claim will become the property Of the
subscriber under Section 1924, of said Statutes.
Dated January 10th, 1897.
FRANCIS NJ. cox.
First publication, Jan. %, 1897.