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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-07-08

THE subscriber hereby gives notice that
L he has been duly appointed administra-
tor Of the estate Of John +. Dorr late
OF orland, in the county Of Hancock
deceased, and given bonds a. The law directs.
All persons having demands against the es-
tate of said deceased are desired TO present
The same for settlement, and all indebted
thereto are requested 10 make payment i'm
medlateiy. J : t,,SDoS
j NM q. l.4-.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-07-08

Howard LORD aud John Lauchlu. Of
Great Pond. saw twelve deer recent Y
while taking a canoe trip from Great
Pond to Eagle lake
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-07-08
COUNTY GOSSIP.

Hancock : called upon To chronicle
another sad drowning accident - the
fourth within five years
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-07-08

With July /, comes the .ab-fettIug Of
the mail contracts. FOR the next four
years. The man who bids Of the con-
tract, and knows nothing OF the condi-
tions or requirements o. the route, CONES
to the locality and sub-contracts at q
price which will not half pay running
expenses. The resuit-woru horses
drag dilapidsted stage coac hes over the
route OF the Shore Line. Why not have
the lids Tor mail routes made by residents
OF the county or town in which the
routes sre. and for a sum OF money which
"ill give the best possible service, not the
r-e
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-07-08
Etsal Notitfs.
IMPROVE YOUR STOCK
BY BREEDING TO THE
Tull-B1ooded American Repf.ter.a
Jersey Bull.
KING OF ELLSWORTH.
Stands for Service at Ellsworth until
November. 1897.

This animal was born Oct. IL, 1891, and was
bred by J NJ. Scars OF Boston, who lnporta,t
the sire from the island Of jersey at a ro.t az
several thousand dollars.
The King of Ellsworth l. perfect specimen
Of bull, solid color, black tongue and bIact
switch. sire was Carnot'- Beau irnnort,I
Dam, Lady OF scarborough tired ~ j VI
Sears by Bomba'- son, No s}79 sire Of Rov
q Bamha'= Daisy, record u 1b- -, on butter
I'm DAYS, he by yellow Eny 6Isl sire az
ROYAL Daisy. ~ lbs. OF. butter in : las-f h.,
hy Duke Of Darlington eco average record
oil Il daughters Is It's II or. he hy Sarpe5an
Imp, out OF Euruta- 2iii, p lbs. : OF In DAYS
IS lbs. on. In one year between calves
the celebrated COW bred by A. u. parlInt
whose record on common feed was 81 lU= nc
or In days, and - lbs. "A or. I'm At DAYS
The sire OF Bomba was Duke OF Darlington
average of II daughters Is lbs u o. ) and
his dam was Eurotas =. lbs. or. The dam
OF Lady OF scarborough was Young LADY
Horton, bred by +. Pcrree ST. MAR. Je 1ry
imported to Reading Ohio.
This bull has no superior in breeding
and form in Netr England. His get hare
already demonstrated his ,conder}ut pre-.
potency, being almost trithom exception
solid color NTH black tongue and black
s,ritch.
Terms Of Service, $500. cash in advance
Enquire Of
JOHN c. GORDON.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-07-08

The Oriole hose team, Of Bar Hsrtor,
came home from Bath with banners ty-
ing. having captured first prize IN the
bose race there.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-07-08

The failure Of merchant to adrertise
Is an aaeertisemeat u MS lack Of enter
prise.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-07-08

Ths more eyes an advertisement catches
n, more dollars 4 - lrorth
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-07-08

The post Of mail carrier down among
the Islands OF Hancock county Is no sine
cure. :. {. >tover, who for the past eight
years mas carried the mail from Mt.
Desert Island to Cranberry Isles, retired
last week. During si- term OF office.
winter and summer. Mr.. Stoyer has
missed hut three connections. Such a
statement conveys but small part OF its
meaning 10 those whose lives are spent
on the mainland, and who have no
acquaintance with Old ocean in its angry
winter moods. Many times, in the per
Torrance Of their simple duty, for which
the compensation j. wholly inadequate,
these mail carriers take their lives in
their hands to bring to the dneliers on
he Islands the newspaper or the letter
from far-away friends.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-07-08

The yarns were growing taller and er
in he West Franklin store " here ne farm
ers were gathered. One man was telling
how fast crops were growing now to make
up tor lost time, when the chronic liar
spoke up: Talk about CROWN! knew
a man ouct " ha. planted some airly cow
cumber seeds. While he wasa pantin' Of
en- he felt sunthin' CROWN round his
legs. He looked, and I'll be gosh fiabher-
gasted il il wasn't them vines a grow in :
and twistin' round him. He put his
hand in his pocket for jack knife, and
found a cowcumbe that had gone to
seed. He yelled for help, but before any
one could reach him, the vines had
choked hin ter death. And tina, goes 10
prove that farmin' isn't Alus healthy
oceypat ion"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-07-08

II mus he bitter disappointment
to Mr. BRYAN % know that he.is not
TO figure As the chief Of the silver
movewe~- in he next campaign.
But Il a.ii-- owners who put up the
cash ill.,. silver fight have decided
that a il,.l. Win a losing record will
not do lol d. second race, and are cast
ing about Tor another champion who
has not oeen tested and found want
ing.
Just twelfth Of the Mckinley
administration aas passed and in that
time mon las 5een donein the way Of
CARVING a1t no pledges OF the plat
form than was ever accom- lished in
double It rime by any previous
admi9}4t~a ton. When it is con-
sil.er5e. Stat tlis has been done with a
Senate il Th.ca the republicans are
il a minor ", if is the more remark
able.
The eos missioner Of pensions does
no. agree With the democratic idea
hat ,iIe Quty Ut examining surgeons
IS 10 iuvyH- ways and means of keep
ng old soldiers from getting pensions
Justly due them. and so has dismissed
about five hundred democratic ex
mining surgeons who seem TO have
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-07-08

The Largest Line Of 0XF0RDS
to be found at C. L MORANG'S.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-07-08
JOHN C. GORDON.

Ellsworth Creamery whore the animal + kept.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-07-08

LORDS, South st.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-12
KILLED ON THE RAILROAD.

=, an unknown colored man was found
II, W.. u. Coleman, track walker. a
lying near the track OF the Cbesa nenke
ahu Ohio railroad about 800 Yards from
sne orange bridge. The negro was un-
conscious and hreathed his last in a few
minutes after he was found. His head
WIS lying near the track. but the pres.
er W ot bloody COUPLING pima few yards
gu, CAUSED those who.-.viewed the body to
1suispscc that there bad been foul play.
niooa was spattered on the surrounding
. .;ueks, anu this was taken as an indica.
ZION that there bad been struggle
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-12

"My boy came home from school one
day with his hand badly lacerated and
bleeding and suffering great PAIN" says
Mr.. + j. Schall, with Meyer Bros Drug
Company, st. Louis, No. 81 dressed the
wound, and applied Chamberlain's Pain
Balm freely. All pain ceased, and in a
remarkably short time it healed without
leaving scar. For wounds, spraiDs,
swellings and rheumatism l know of no
medicine or prescription equal to it.
consider it a household necessity" The
25 and 80 cent sizes for sale by II. c..
Barnes. 'He puts up prescriptions
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-12

NThere is one young lady in 1892" the
musical extravaganza which comes to
the Academy On the 10TH who would
make the Silver Statue of Ada Rehan
wild with envy. She lis the captain of
the Columbian Guards, ard leads the
march of an army of young and pretty
women. The young lady can out-Trilby
Trilhy rs II model ..and all the Svengalis
in town are certain to be doing the hyp-
motto act through their opera glasses dur
ing the run of the spectacle. There is
another feature of the performance, II
Spanish. ballet, that is almost as certain
to "catch on" with the Syengals. In
addition To this there is Stuart, the
"male Patti" who will altonsh the Ia
dies with his magnificent gowEs. Zelmn
Rawlston, the leading hnrlesQue, is also
an attractive and clever member of this
organization.
Breakfast 25 cents; dinner, % cents:
supper 25 cents. Meal. tickets) fl. j..
j. Catogni's restaurant.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-12
NOTICE OF MEETING.

NORFOLK AND WESTERN RAIL
WAY COMPANY Thu annual meeting
of the stockholders of the Norfolk and
Western Railway Company will DE held
at the principle Office of the company in
the CITY of Roanoke. Virginia, on
THURSDAY. THE 14TH DAY OF
OCTOBER, 1897, at ,12 o'clock noon. for
the consideration of the annual report.
The election OF directors, and the transac.
ton of such ether business as may prop
erly come before the meeting for action,
including the election of independent
auditors to audit books and accounts of
the company ut the close of the fiscal
year. The stock transfer books will be
closed at the close of business on Satur-
day, September Goth, 1897. and reopened
at 10 o'clock a. m. Monday. October
18th, 1897.
a. j. HEMPHILL,
Secretary.
Roanoke, Va, September / 1897.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-12
BICYCLE FREE.

Besides selling school books at lowest
prices, we give "a ticket with each 10 cent
purchase. The customer returning us
largest number of tickets before January
will get that $50 Crescent Bicycle in
our window. The Crescent wheel is
guaranteed by the Roanoke Cycle Com.
pany. GRAYATT'S FAIR.
No. 0 Salem avenue
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-12
N T $
One Cent a Word Each Insertion.
BoARDERs WANTED.

BOARDERS WANTED-A Young
lady boarder to occupy large room with
another young lady "a teacher in the
public schools. Reference exchanged
Terms moderate. Call or address 34G
Campbell street. s 80 2w
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-12
FEMALE HELP WANTED.

Woman to cook and do
general house work for small family;
must be well recommended and willing
to work. Enquire ut No. 4l5 Holiday
street S. W. s % If
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-12
AGENTS WANTED.

SAIESMEN WANTED.-Our line of
advertising THERMOMETERS novelties for
1S07-1S9S is now ready. We pay liberal
commission to competent statesmen Send
10 cents in stamps for catalogue, sample
and terms.
TAYLOR BROS. CO., Rochester, n. Y.
9.12 ct
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-12

WANTED--S Salesman to sell special bar
gains in blankets in the Valley Of Vir-
ginia by sample. For particulars as to
agencies address STANDARD INSTALL
MENT CO, zig South Jefferson street
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-12

FOR SALE.-A scholarship in the Ma
tional Business College of Roanoke. APP
ply at The Times office.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-12
FOUND.

ESTRAY-A red COW has taken up
with my COW at 1913 Norfolk avenue s. e.
Owner can yet same by proving property
and paying for this advertisement.
72S TT
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-12

WANTED. We wish to engage agents
to sell house furnishing goods, and
household specialties.
GATELY e. FITZGERALD,
Philadelphia, Pa, and Box 4I4, Roanoke
S IS If
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-12
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Bay mare, five years old,
excellent condition. ~ bargain. Apply
2lS Harrison avenue n. c. 9Stf
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-12

Pebbles or No Pebbles

peach or no beach. without the little or big
pebbles. we will sell you Aetna Litha Water
and deliver it for o cents gallon, and guar
antee relief in the following cases or refund
the money Dyspepsia, Kidney, Liver and
stomach Troubles, Uric Acid in Blood. Rheu-
rnatlsm and Menstrual Irregularities in any
Iorm' CAT0GN BROS.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-12
For RENT.

FOR RENT Four large, nice rooms
all On one floor. unfurnished Water OF
floor. Cali ut 501 Seventh avenue S. w.
971w
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-12

Miss Nonic Read gave Il small "even.
ing on Thursday in honor of her guests,
the Misses Edmuhds, of Danville Those
present besides Miss Read and the Misses
Edmunds were the Misses Rogers, Miss
Mamie Johnston, Miss Mary johnson,
of Petersburg, and .Messrs.--J ID. John
sion, Sydney johnston, IIorner, Pike
Meade, c. Williams, W. Hippey, Van
Rawn, Hawkins and WingGeld The
Misses Edmunds returned to their home
in Danville on Friday
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-12

also that we will half golf club. There
is room for them all.
Bicyclists are much disappointed that
while the moonlight evenings are so
pretty tor riding the roads should be so
dusty.
Miss Ethel Medley, whose singing mt the
organ recita given at ST. Johns Church
last year is remembered with so much
pleasure, is again in the city the guest OF
Dr. and Mrs. Sorrell. She sang at the
church for few friends last afternoon.
SHE is a BEAUTY.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-12

party of nine took advantage of the
moonlight on Thursday evening aud Jour
neyed to the top of Mill Mountain, where
they had lunch. The road 10 the TOP is
not ms rough for walking as was EXPECT
ed. The party consisted OF Miss Mcguire,
of Louisville, Miss Alfriend, Of Rich
mond, Miss Dofney, Miss Massie, Mrs.
Wexford, and Messrs. VALLEY Davis,
Wood, w. Peln and Pritcharl.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-12

The Shakespeare Club will commence
Its meetings very soon. In addition To
this "a Current Event Club will prou.
ably he organized for tue study of uues-
tions of the day. This would be r,ost In.
teresting as we'll as Instructive. 1t ia said
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-12

Roanoke, Va, September /, 1897.
The age-herald., 1897-08-12
q Another Richmond in the Field. D

With this issue, the Old Reliable, Louis- vile and Nashville, "shies i;s caster into the ring as a competitor for eastern bus mess, at unprecedented low rates.
 On August 9, 10, 12 and 13, the Louis ville and Nashville railroad will sell rou nd trip tickets eo New York from Birmng- ham at the rate of $29.75. These tickets will be good via rail ito Norfolk and the Old Dominion Steamship company, Nor folk to New York and return; tickets will be limited to twenty days from date of sale.
 For those desiring a sea trip this is undoubtedly the best yet offered, as the time is about day quicker than that presented by any other line having round trip tickets on sale to New York on the above dates. The time from Norfolk to New York is only eighteen hours. Be sure that you investigate the route via the Louisville and Nashville before clos ing your arrangements by any other line.
 In addition to the above, the Louisville and Nashville railroad also offers for sale on Augst 12, 13 and IA, round trip tickets from Birmingham to Norfolk, Richmond and Washington and return at a rate of one first-ciass fare for the round trip. Tickets good to return within fiftesn days from date of sale. Tickets 10 these points are via all rail.
 1t would be well to remember that pur- chasers of il1ese tickets will pass. through the cities of Nashville. Louisville and Cincinnati.
 For further information the under signed will be pleased to advise you, either verbally or by letter. -a nc L, R. F. BEAEIlEY, Passenger Agent, Morris Building, First Avenue and Nine
 teenth Street. Btrming ham. Ala. til S-13
The age-herald., 1897-08-12
REMARKABLE PRESENTATIONS
Ard Attempts That Have Startled the
 World.

From the Chicago Times-Herald
 George III, of England, mad attempt by Margaret Nicholson. August g. 17S6; again, by James Hatfield, May 15, 1900.
 Napoleon T.. attempt by an internal ma chine December "A, 1900.
 Paul, czar of Russia, by nobles, March 24 1S01
 Spencer Percival, premier of England, by Bellingham, May II, 1912. a George ". (when regenD, attempt, January 2s, 1877. g
 August Zotzebue, German dramatist. for political motives, by Karl Sand, March 2S, 1919. |. Charles, Due de Berri Gather of the Comte de Chambord, February IS, 1S20 V Capo d'Istria, Greek stateman (torture) October 9, 1881.
 Andrew Jackson, president United States, attempt, January 30, 1885, - Louise Philippe, of France, many at tempts by Fieschi July 2S, 1885; by AIi- baud, June 25. 1886; by Meunier, Decam- Der 27, 1886; by Darmes, October 15, 1S4O; by Lecomte, April 14, 1S46; by Henry, July 29, 1S46.
 Denis Affre, Archbishop of Paris, June 27, 1S4S
 Rossi, Comte Pellegrlno, Roman states man. November 15 1S4S.
 Frederick William ", of Prussia, att tempt by Sofehage, May 22, 1S5O
 Francis Joseph, of Austria, attempt, by Libenyi, February IS, 1853.
 Ferdinand, Charles IT.. Duke of Par ma, March 27, 1854.
 Isabella IT.. of Spadn, attempts by La Riva, May {, 1S47; by Mrino, February 2. 1852; by Raymond Fuentes. May as. lS6S .
 Napoleon H., attempts, by Pianori. April 2s, 1855; by Bellemarre, September
The age-herald., 1897-08-12

8, 1855; by orsin and others France). January IA, 1858.
 Daniel prince of Montenegro. Augu.t 13 1se0
 Abraham Lincoln, president of the United States, at Ford's theater. Wssk- ington, by John Wilkes Booth. on the evening of April IA: died April 15, 1865
 Michael, prince Of servia, June 10 1863
 PrlIn, marshal e Spain, December 2s; died Decemb T 30. 1870.
 George Darboy ares.b.phap of Pars by eemmunists. May 24. 1871.
 Richard Earl of lMayo, governos- gen eral Of India, by sheae Ali, a convict, in An1aman Islands. February s, 1872.
 Ameders, DulSs of Aosta. when king of Spain, attempt, July 19, 1872.
 Bismarck, prirae, s,,temrt,. by Bind May I, 1866; by i<ul3man, July 1s 1874.
 Abdul Aziz, suB.an of Turkey, Jun f. 1876.
 Husessn, Avni an l other Turkish minas- tsrs. by Hassan. a circas-ian offer, June 15, 1s76
 William T., of Prus ia and Germany, at- tempss. by oscar Becker, July Ii, 1ssl by Hc1.l. May Il, 1878; by pr. Nobhrg, Jung | 2, 1878.
 Afehemit, Ali. Fasha, by Albaatar's, Sep nbo ', 1878.
 Humbes l., King of Italy, attempt by John Fascznanki. November II, 1878.
 Ly,t on, Lord, Viesroy of India, a temIt, by Busa, December 12, 1878.
 Affo.eo XII. of Spain, attempts, by J. o. Mpacasi, OotQb r 9, 1878; by Fran-i @ otero Genzales, December 30. 1879.
 Loris AI.lilSoff, Russian general, at tempt March 4 1880. Bratiaro, Premier of Rouman.a at tempt, by J. P9etra 0, December 14 1880. Alexander H.. of Russia attempts by | Karakozow a. aSt. Petersburg April 16, 1866; by BeTeowsk at Paris, June G. 1887; i by Alxander Solovieff. April fl. 1879; by rsad'armining railway train, December l. 1879; by explosion of winter palace, St. Petersburg. February 17. 1880; killed by explosion of a bomb thrown by man who was himself killed S. Petersburg, D. m., March 13, 1881.
 Garf. Id, James A, president of the | United States, shot by Charles Jules Gu.eeau, Washing ton July 9 1881; died l from his wounds September 19, 1881; Gui- seau convicted of murder in the first de- gree, January 26, 1882; S ntsn2ed F brua y 2; hanged on June 3O 1882 l Marie Francois Sadi Carnot. president of Frarce, stabbed morally at Lyons. by Cas3re Santo, an anarchist Suntay, June | A, 1894
 Stanaslaus Stambuloff, ex-premier of Bulgaria, by four persons armsd with revolvers' and knives, July 9, 1895.
The age-herald., 1897-08-12
Travelling Passenger Ag;ni
DELIGHTFUL AND CHEAP TRIP

To New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Bal
 timore and the East. Via Central of Georgia railway to Sa- vannah, thence the elegant steamers of the Ocean Steamship company Ito New York, Boston and Philadelphia and Mer- chants and Miners line to Baltimore Excursion tickets. including meals and berth, on ship at very low rates during summer months The sea ar great tonic aes
 Steamer appointments equal to fines. hotels.
 For rates, reserve tions, sailing dltes, etc., apply to any agent of the company or to
 SOLON JACOBS, Commercial Agent. JACK w. JOHNSON, Union Ticket
 Agent, Birmingham, Ala.
 J. c. HALLE, General Passenger
 Agent. Savannah, Ga
The age-herald., 1897-08-12
MARY BALpWIR sEMINARY,

.. For Young Ladies. STAUNTQN, VA;
 Term begins Sept lst, 1897. Located in Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Unsurpassed climate, grounds and appointments. Board, etcY with full English course $250 Write for Cataog. M J. BALDWIN, Prin. 7-22-13t~eod
The age-herald., 1897-08-12
RELIEF IN. SIX HOURS.

Distressing kidney and bladder dis eases relieved in six hours by the New Great South American Kidney Cure" This new remedy is a great surprise on account of it's exceeding promptness in relieving pain in the bladder kidneys, back and every partrof the urinary pas sages in male or female. It relieves re- tention of water and pain in passing it almost immediately. If you want quick relief and cure, this is your remedy.
 Sold by Collier Drug company, Bir- mingham, Ala, 12-27. thur-fri-sa t-tf
The age-herald., 1897-08-12
TST To@T N NEW N1EsW YORK ? :
And Return, $29. .75, Via the Alabama Grea
 Southern.

Anu aeturll, ~20.Io, N1h the Ala Dama GreaJ
 Southern.
 On Angus 12, 13 and IA, the Alabama Great Sou railroad will sell ticke' S from Birmingham to Washington and re- turn for $21.10;= Birmingham to Norfolk and return, $1S75; Birmingham to Rich mond anss return, SIS 50.
 Tickets good for fifteen days from date of sale.
 On August g. 10, F and B, we will sell round trip ticats 70 New York via Nor folk and Old Dominion steamers Ohe fin- est and fastest in the country), for $29. 75, tickets good for twenty days from date of sale. Take the Alabama Great Souch- erln. the road operating the finest and fas5ast trains in. the south. The route Through the Land of the Sky" You carapcit afford to lose Gime en route. So take a line making quick time, with cle- gant service.
 No extra cost to travel in luxury.
 c. M. BILLHEBME
 Travelling ePasse nPpr Ap1-nf
The age-herald., 1897-08-12
DONALD MINERAL SPRINGS WATER

Cures Brght's Disease, Diabetis, Cysti- tis. Dyspepsia, Insomnia, Constipation, Malaria, Rheumatism, Calculi Nervous Prostration and Female Complaints. There are four springs. Water shipped In cases, carboys and barrels. Hotel open the year round.
 The most wonderful testimonials, from people who have used this water are being received daily. Write for pamphlet of in- formation and testimonials to
 DONALD MINERAL SPRINGS CO,
 Weems, Miss On N. o. & N. E. R. R. S-29-sun-thur-1m.