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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-30
HaIf-Tone Portraits.

Readers of The Star will note the publ
cation yesterday of a portrait of Henry
George IN "half-tone" and Of other por-
traits todaT by the same process. mark
ing the Inauguration of new and ad-
vanccd method of illustrating the daily
newspaper. No art has progressed so
steadily and rapidly that of cut max
ing for the newspaper press. especially
when all the difficulties and hindrances
have been taken into account. The evolu-
ton from the cid style of fiat press, with
its slow action. its comparative ease of
manipulation and other features. to the
modern cylindrical press with its greatly
increased speed has necessitated many
other changes, particularly in the methods
CT illustration This change has up to the
present prevented the adoption of the half
tcne process that has been SO successfully
introduced in the book and magazine press.
Formerly thu wood cut was nos; generally
used. But this style of work required time
srd was not always satisfactory in its re-
suits The sole guarantee of accuracy was
that ensured by the skill OF the engraver
II remained for photography in it's appli-
eation to zinc etching to bridge the chas n
between freehand and accurate reproduce
ti6n of scenes and portraits. But In the
Case of the latter the element of human
error was stin largely in evidence, for the
zinc etching process required a drawing
composed OF distinct lines. SO that there
remained much for the artist to do. thus
involving the chance OF a departure from
faithful presentment of the subjects fea-
lures and expression. II was frequently
inevitable that portraits. though drawn
with the greatest care and skill, were un-
true likenesses. and 1t remained for the
haf-tene. which is an absolute reproduc-
ton Of photograph. TO display the human
countenance In all its values of light and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-30
WakeninR.

once more the day begins to CLEAN,
How weary seems the night!
How heartily we hail the CLEAN
That puts the clouds to flight!
Like the wild voices in the wood
When dawn strikes Ger the hill
Are heard through this broad land and good
The sounds of lathe and mill.
So, let us hasten to the call
That industry will raise
or all the festal days that fall,
The best are busy days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-30

divine in New York hopes that the
Ten Commandments will triumph over
Platt and Croker. 1t is to be doubted
whether politics will ever become pure
enough to enable a candidate to make his
whole fight on so simple and yet compre-
hensive a platform.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-30

The leaders OF the George movement have
Informally resolved to name Henry George,
jr.. to succeed his father. That is an act
of sentiment and Ill judgment. Henry
George ST., wanted Seth Low elected, if he
was not elected himself The dead mans
desire should be respected by the son.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-30

Mr.. Croker is in an embarrassing posi-
ton. He Is not enough of an American to
be universally hailed as a fellow country
man and not enough of an Englishman to
command the courtesies due a guest;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-30

Ii is reported that voters are being in
structed in Brooklyn to shout for Tracy
and vote for Van Wyck. A similar expert
ment was alleged to be under way in Mr.
Bryan's behalf in the recent presidential
campaign
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-30
Di.ceveric. In Alaska.


Now that 1t 10 impossible to get there
almost any one you meet can tell you the
exact spot In Alaska to which you should
go to get fabulousiy wealthy in 4 short
time. It seems as II more real promising
locations had been discovered In the last
few weeks than In all the previous six
months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-30
Ups and Downs.

Yes, said the scrupulously dressed man:
nave had number of ups and downs
in life
What were the most important ven
tured the inquisitive friend.
Living 10 my property and living down
my reputatis l."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-30
SHOOTING STARS,
CyniciSm.

There's one thing 1 will say for your
friend said Miss Cayenne. He is very
truthful
How do you know that?' inquired Will
lie Washington.
Because there is no excuse for his
being otherwise. He never says anything
interesting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-30
An Additional suxre.t,op.

Remember. my boy said the middle
aged gentleman, that contentment is bet
ter than riches - ..t
Yes, replied the young man. who Is
something OF philosopher himself: that
Is to say 1t would be IL there were any
such thing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-30
A6abilltv.

You don't mind my leaving so many of
these bills. do your" said the collector with
touch of sarcasm
NO, indeed" replied the woman in the
door, we rather like 1t. The children do
their examples on the backs of them"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-30
Their Chance.

From the Buffalo News.
What II George NJ. Pullman's sons have
been cut on with a silver? They can cork
their faces, gain employment as porters
on their late fathers cars and soon be
financially independent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-30

The Emperor Of Austria apparently re-
CARDS himself as the kaiser's understudy
when there is any prospect Of IL calm in
European politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-30

General Weyler's entrance to Cuba &C.
CURED a long time ago: but not SO long that
his spectacular demonstration and assur-
arces of speedy pacification are for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-30

The campaign was over His fingers all
red
Were gathered in poultice and band,
Il wonder" he said, IF candidates
head
Hurts as much, when it swefis as his
hands,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-30

The situation presents great temptation
10 the son of Henry George 10 emulate the
son OF Carter Harrison.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-30

The question of -anti-bcssism'' has in
New York completely supplanted the free
oliver question
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-30

Mr.. "eyler is doubtless observing with
interest the efforts toward a Union Paciti-
cation OF the United States government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-30

Re 10 81 80 iiisteed Of Sc to 81 .9S for Plain
wv and Fancy Braids
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-30
Dress Trimmings.

None but Atwood braids here.
Quantities, variety-newly great.
Prices newly little. Dressrnak-
ers please note.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-30

Il &c each to $4.50 n set for Frogs. Ouali-
ties ard styles usually 19c to $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-30

&0C to 81 instead of Csc to S.. 80 for Gar
nitures of MOhafr Braid, silk Bald
and Jet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-30
New Chiffons.

IS to s. a yard for Embroidered Chiffons.
y and IS inches wide. Black. white and
all colors, daintily embroidered in floral and
geoEetrical designs. Some are simply bewitch-
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-30
Dress Findings,

OFeSS FINDINGS.
Wholesale Quantities, at the
prices quoted by iobbers to the
retail merchant.
nZC for 5-ysrd pieces Select Quality Vel
veteen Skirt Facing Drrss,naksrs
note this-Only $1.39 for one dozen pieces.
Re spool &c for dozen spoals Good Ounlj
~ Sewing Machine Silk; 100 yards ON
each spool. Black and colors.
RI for IL cards - one gross Security
Hooks and Eyes. Note the hump
SC pair for Browns Patent Plackat Fast
eners Less than jobbers' price TO
stOrekeepers and dressmakers-Sl.6y per dozen.
ASc pair for Leontine Dress Fasteners
81 90 per Dozen Much advertised
and used In New York.
SC for Superior Taffeta Seam Binding. g3c
w dozen.
&<, yard. soc dozen for Featherbone. with
twill covering. 12kc yd, or 81 10 dozen
for sflk-covered: 19c YARD, or 81 rs dozen for
satn-covered: &c yard. or 45c dozen for Skirt
Bone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-30

HSC yard for the 19c and &c Taffcto SILK
Ribbons In plain colors, for street and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-30
Saving YOu SOC.
Dress Innings.

Trashy Innings are only too
plentiful, and the trouble is they
can be made to look good in an
advt. The following is a truth
ful statement:
HVS yard for 25c Fast Black Satines.
Vo1S yard for 45c Wool Moreens.
AAS yard for Ice Black Back Fancies.
~ yard for 12c Fast Black Percaline.
AWS yard for &c Best Linen Canvas.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-03
THAT AIRsHIP.
10 Makes Its Appearance Ia Kans~&
city aud Everest, Kan.

II Makes Its Appearance Ia kansas
city aud Everest, Kan.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, April WHAT
ever the mysterious light in the heav-
ems that seems to be moving from tho
Pacific coast TO the Atlantic is
whether it is an airship or something
else-it favored Kansas City with n
visit last night and thousands OF re-
sponsible citizens saw It who could for
hours talk of nothing else
The light was hrst seen about .
quarter after o'clock. 1t seemed
hanging low in the Western heavens,
and instead of being stationary 10
moved from north TO south and back
again. and then seemed to come closer
TO the earth, and then TO rise again Ii
Is agreed it is no more that Of a planet
than It is that which proceeds from the
moon or sun.
A dispatch from Everest, "A little
town in Brown county. Kan, about
sixty miles northwest of this city, says
that the mysterious visitor was seen
IN that place last night by hundreds OF
| people.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-03

nRornERs IN DISTRESS

The Oklahoma Press association has
been quick to respond TO the distress
OF its Chandler members. a. stated IN
Woodward special To The LEADER
this morning, President Bolton, Of the
association, has started fund with a
generous personal contribution, and
called on the mem bers of the associa-
tion TO join in the work of relief.
Every mem Der OF the Press association
and every newspaper in this section OF
the country should do something TO
aid the Chandler papers TO procure
new outfits TO continue their publica-
tions
Not only did Messrs. French and
6ilstrAp lose their buildings and print
ing material, but residences and per
sonAl effects as well, and must begin
life again without start
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-03

SPEAKINs Of the recent cyclone, the
Kansas City Star says: sit would APP
pear that these storms which move in
lines with narrow tracks ought not 10
be allowed TO thus approach towns
and cities in the hours Of daylight un-
heralded The cyclone season is well
defined The direction from which
cyclones come is known TO be, with
rare exceptions, the southwest, and
the time OF their coming between noon
and sunset With these settled condi-
tion known, the government signal
serviee should, at leas, during the cy-
clone season, be SO extended as TO
cover the country with its warnings OF
the actual or PROBABLE coming Of cy.
clones The only safety for human
beings IN the way Of a cyclone is in
seeking some prepared shelter or the
open ground A few minutes warn
ing would afford time for this.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-03
TOOK POISON ON A TRAIN.
KILLS HERSELF EN- ROUTE
TO BE MARRIED.
SHE WAS A DENVER GIRL.
she and nsr Lover We're ON the Way to
Lincoin. Neh. NO Known Reason for
the Act-she Was 2i aud tie Was
Afiddle-Aged Were Not
EioptnE Suicide Was
Iottie Merrill.

HAsTINes, Neb. Auril 2.-The Bur-
hngton hyer this morning brought in
the remains OF Miss Lotte Merrill Of
Denver. who committed suicide while
en- route from Denver to Lincoln,
where she was going with her lover TO
be married.
There is great mystery surround
ing the whole affair, as the yo- ng
woman and her intended husband,
Frank b. Massey Of Denver, had known
ebch other for years, during which
time Miss Merrill's parents had looked
Apon MIR. Massey as one Of the family
Massey was seen here and said
that they did not elope, but had de-
cided to 90 to Lincoln 20 he married.
He said he could think OF no reason
why the girl committed suicide, and
he appeared to be greatly grieved over
the act However. the girl had made
up her mind before she left Denver
that she would Kill herself. as she
wrote a letter to her mother while a
the Union depot in Denver, stating
that she intended taking her own life.
This fact was confirmed by tele-
gram from Mrs s. NJ Forest, her
mother, but the strange part OF n is
that her intended husband knew moth
ing about the girls intention
When the remains reached Hastings
they were taken TO Undertaker Peex's
where a coroner's inquest was held.
The Jury found that She had come to
her death by dose OF morphine, which
was administered by her own hans
with suicidal intent
Lottie Merrill was quite IA pretty
semi blonde OF about medium height
and Il years old Her home was at
4O07 Campo street, Denver Frank b.
Massey is a middle-aged rian, who has
been In the mining business in Colo
RADIO for some time aud has several
friends in Hastings
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-03
First published Daily Learc
l6, 1897.
Notice for Publication.
Ioarch

Land office at Guthrie, Okla, March
IS, 1897
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice Of his
intention 10 make final proof in support
OF his claim, and that said proof viii be
made before Che register and receiver, al
Valentine Wolf, for the n or of sec
81, tp Is, 3w.
He names the following witnesses q
prove his continuous residence upon aud
cultivation OF, said lana, viz:
Johnathan Kirk, William Quier, John
A. DOnley, OF Acton, o. T. Jacob StlLe
OF Crescent City, O. Il.
054 A. n. J. CROOK, Register.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-03

THE Dingley tariff bill, as It passed
the house, takes effect April ] II is
not likely to receive the signature of
the president for a month or two vet,
but little matters OF that kind cut no
ice. The only criticism that can be
made at this time is the failure to
make the bill effective year or two
back instead Of thirty days, so as 70
bring in great chunk OF prosperity
~ one fell swoop. OF course this will
affect wages Of factory hands the
same way and be given them quite an
accumulation. Nit
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-03

AMONG those who responded TO the
relief of the Chandler sufferers with
all possible despatch, none deserve
greater mention for promptness than
Col Pearson, the commanding officer
al Fort Reno. who, upon request Of
General Jamison, ordered Gil the
United States tents at the fort to be
shipped to Shawnee from where they
were forwarded TO the homeless at
Chandler This act OF Col. Pearson
and his promptness in its execution
deserves special mention and will en-
dear him 20 our people.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-03

Land Office at Guthrie,o 4, March 16,
1897
Notice is hereby given that the follow
lag named settler has filed notice OF his
intention TO make final proof In support OF
his claim, and that said proof Will be
made before register and receiver al
Guthrie, on April %, 1897, viz:
Joseph Merenne, heir-at-law Of Hubert
Leveque, for d e or sec II, Up IL, r2w
He names the following witnesses "a
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz:
Stephen n LatlOOn. Arthur +. LAT
foon. James II. Wise, Francis Fontenier
all of Edmond, o. ~.
4Ols A n J CROOK, Register
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-03
First published IN the Daily Leader
March D 1907
Notice for Publication

Land Office at Guthrie, o. r., March
"a, 1897
Notice Is hereby given that the follow
Ing named settler has filed notice OF his
Intention 70 make dRal proof In support
made before the register and receiver AT
Guthrie, o. T., on April 80, 1897, viz:
Joseph A Price, for the S e or, sec 91
tp 10 n ofrlw
He names the following witnesses 10
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultlYatiUa Of, said land, viz.
Wal er ). Wilson and Peter Il ttl-
we'll of Meridian, o. T., Frank l. Da cy
nd Add w. Christison OF Gull H.,
10. f.
4O75 An J. CROOK. Register
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-03
BUT SEVENTEEN DEAD.

Early Chandler Tornado stories Were
Inaccurate.
GUTHRIE, Okla, April 1T develops
that the fatality OF the Chandler tor
nado was considerably less than has
been reported. In the confusion and
difficulty Of telephoning the names
became mixed and the list of dead was
made greater than it really was Only
fourteen persons are known TO have
met death IN the town, and three in
the country south OF here. Fully 200
people were more or less severely i'm
lured ffty or sixty seriously, and four
or five more will surely die.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-03
First published IN the Oklahoma Leader
March "a 1877
Notice for Publication

Land Ofhce al Guthrie, o. T., March
90, 1897.
Notice ~ hereby given that the follow
ng-named settler has filed notice OF her
of her claim, and that said proof will be
n ade before Register and Receiver q ;
Land Office al Guthrie, o T., on April
2g, 1897, viz;
Bessie NOnaldson, now Bessie Snyder,
for the or see 10, ~ IS. raw.
She names the following witnesses 10
prove her continuous residence upon aud
cultivation OF, said land, viz;
George 4 Sartain, VIM shields, HeHIy
p Cook, OF Seward, o. T., and George X
Willard, OF Guthrie, o. Il.
sO7s AM Crook, Register
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-03
Have your eyes examined and
spectaeles fitted at very reduced
rates before DR.. Mayer leaves
thp citV
Ultimate Cure Of New Mexlco and Arllor

NhmhAe N"te OF new meatfn ana Arizona.
The Salt River valley of Arizona aud
the various health resorts IN New Mexico
are unrivalod for the relief of chronic
lung and throat diseases. Pure, dry air;
am equahle temperature; the proper al-
tltude; constant sppshineN
Descriptive pamphlets ISSUED 10y Santa
he Route, Passenger Department cOu-
tain complete Information relative to
these roriuus.
The items OF altitude, temperature.
humidity, hot springs, sanatariums, cost
OF living, medical attendance. social ad
yantages. etc are cOncisely treated from
an impartial standpoint.
Physicians are respectfully asked 10
place this literature in the hands of in-
valids who need a change of climate
Address W j. Black, G.. Z. A A. II q
$. +. Ry Topeka X usas, or C.. A. llig
gins, A. G. = A., Chicago
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-03
First published in the Daily Lead'
March %. 1897.
Notice for Publication.

Land Office at Klnghsher, Ok, Mar 20,
1897
Notice is hereby given that the follow
uamed settler has filed notice OF his inten-
tion to make final proof In support Of his
claim. and that said proc! viii be made
before the register ard receiver at King
fisher, OK on April 20, 1897, viz:
Thomas CampiOu, II. f.. No. has for
the W or sec 27, twp II, W.
He names the following witnesses 10
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation Of. said land, viz:
James Hessler, Cornelious Riley, Geo
W. Knowles, Nelson Mallett, all Of Cres-
cent, Ok.
T. e. SpIrNAN Register
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-03

Land or ce AT Guthrie, o. T., March 5,
1897.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice of his in-
tentioh to make final proof IN support OF
his claim, and that said proof will be made
before the register and receiver at Guth-
rie, @. r.. on April "a, 1897. viz;
DewwiltOn Jeiiries, for the Sc ar Sc
~. twp 10 r3w
He names the following witnesses TO
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation Of said land. viz:
Daniel Maher, James NJ . JeiTrles, Jacob
A. Faubi1n, Jefferson Cohee, all OF Sc
ward, O, II.
tO3q a N j. CROOK. Register.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-03
First Published in the Guthrie Daily
Leader March ., 1897.
Notice for Publication.

Land Office at Guthrie, o. T.. March =,
1897
Notice Is hereby given that the follow
log named settler has filed notice OF his
intention to make final proof IN support
of his claim, and that said proof will bee
made before the register and receiver at
Guthrie, O. r., ON April lO lSg7, viz:
FrDd Truskey for the lots 3, and hi
OF s W Or sec 80. Up l6. a 3w
lie names the following witnesses Ia
prove his continuous residence upon aud
cultivation OF said and, viz:
Garrett b. Berry, John Berg, Charles w
Raisch, all OF Seward, Ok; Herbert H.
White, OF Guthrie, OK.
t033 A n J CROOK Register
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-03
First published in the Daily Leade
March lO 1897
Notice for Publication

Land Office at Guthrie Okla. March q,
1897
Notice Is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has hled notice Of his
intention 20 make final proof In support
OF mis- cain and that said proof VIII be
made before the register aud receiver al
Guthrie, Okla, on april To- 1897, viz:
David Defebaugh for lots 1, q and q
half IA " qr see 81, tp Is, W.
lie names the following witnesses 10
prove his continue Is residence upon and
cultivation OF said land. viz;
samuel NJ Kendfick, Crescent, .. II ;
Susan r. kendrick. Crescent, .. t.;
Thomas =. Brooks, Acton, O. T.; William
Bacon. Acton, o. II.
s0as AM cRooK, Register
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-03
First published m the Guthrie Daily
Leader March 20, 1897.
Notice for Publication.

Land Ofiice az Uuthrle, 0 t, March
"a, 1897.
Notice Is hereby given that the follow
rng-namei settler has hled notice OF his
Intention To make final proof in support
OF his claim, and that said proof VIII be
made before the register and receiver at
Guthrie, o. r.. on April -, 1897, viz;
Moses W sawyer, for th Or Of "
ar. and hfof sw or. aud lots and 4, sec
TO- tp l4n rec. |. NJ, o 4
He names the following witnesses 10
prove his continuous residence upon aud
cultivation OF said land, viz:
William n COlasier, Robert l.. Ganlt,
Rnda smith. James H. Geo se. all OF
ingram. o. r.
l0Ss AM Crook, Register.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-03

DR.. Mayer will leave & thrie
on or about April 10Th, for his
new location, Eighth and Olive
streets. st. Louis, No. Those
who wish TO have their eyes
fitted with proper glasses would
do we'll TO call without further
delay.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-03
First published In Guthrie Dsily Leader
March "a, 1897.
Notice for Publicat on.

Land Onice at Guthrie, O. T., March %,
1897.
Notice Is hereby given that the follow
ing-named settler has filed notice OF his
intention TO make final proof In support
OF his claim, and that said proof VIII be
made before the register and receiver az
Guthrie, o. r., on April 20, 1897. viz:
Henry SchallenbeTg, for lot and 4,
and e hf OF 5 W or OF see 40, Up II n, r W.
He names the following witnesses To
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation Of, said la d, viz:
Willis Hewes, William Canning,
Thomas Spencer. Andrew L. Hausam,
all Of Guthrie, U. Il.
iO34 A n. ! CROOK. Register.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-03
Announcement

The undersigned announces himself "a,
an independent candidate for the Office OF
street commissioner, subject 10 the dcci
sion OF the Legal voters OF the city OF
Guthrie al the April election Having
served ,he city more than SIX months iu
this capacity ] am able TO give good SER
vice. ALEXANDER G. HESTER.