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The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-03-18
MEETING OF DAVIDSON TRUSTEES.
The Board Convened At the Central
Today at Noon.

The semi annual meeting of the
board of trustees of Davidson College
met in the Central hotel Tuesday at
noon. DIR. W. j. McKoy, of Mays.
vile, S. @. was made chairman and
DIR. j. Rumple secretary. The fol
lowing are present DR.. W. J. McKoy,
Maysville; A. R Banks, Yorkville;
0. D. Davis, Salisbury and P. NJ.
Brown and Geo. E. Wilson of Char
lotte.
DR.. J. B. Shearer president of
Davidson College made his report.
He stated that there was at this time
a good attendance and unusual quiet
and order prevailed.
DR.. Henry L. Smith superinten-
dent of buildings and grounds had
his report read. No extensive i'm
provements have taken place.
At the time of going to press the
board were still in session but had
transacted no further business.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-03-18
A Bear in Long Creek.


Mr.. ". 7. Mcintosh was in from
Long Greek Saturday and tells
The NEWS that they have a real
live bear out in their neighborhood.
1t has paid Mr.. Mcintosh a visit
nearly every night for the past
week. 1t does not seem to trouble
anything except Mr.. Mcintosh S
dogs. They become very much ex-
cited as soon as the animal al.
proaches the house. This is a point
er and The News feels sure that
MeSsrs. Bob Gray, Will White and
oeargeant Baker will attend to the
matter at once. Mr.. Mcintosh bids
them hearty welcome to his prem.
ises.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-03-18
~ FIRE.
WESTERN UNION OFFICE BURNED
OUT.

Architect Frank p. MiIburn's Elegant
New Offices Destroyed.-The Gem
traI Hotel Threatened.-NO insur-
ance.
At six o'clok Sunday morning an
alarm of fire was sent in from Box
SO.
The Western Union telegraph Of
fee, on South Tryon street near
Independence square in the very
centre of the business portion of the
city, was discovered on fire.
The entire fire department turned
out. Dense black smoke filled the
building, and it was some time be-
fore the flames could be located.
Two streams were turned on front of
the building and two on the back.
Chief Culpeper said the smoke was
the most dense he had ever seen.
The fremen could do little until the
flames broke out; then in few min
utes the fire was out.
HOW 1T CAUGHT.
The building caught from the
telegraph switch board, which was
ruined. 1t il supposed lightning
struck the wires, though there is a
theory that an electric light wire
caused the trouble.
LOSS TO WESTERN UNION.
The switch board and many Of
the instruments of the Western I'm
ion were destroyed, aGd the damage
to the company is estimated at sey-
eral hundred dollars; the exact ex-
tent of the loss cannot now be stated
The Western Union people at
once secured temporary quarters in
thu S. A. L. uptown Office, three
do)rs below the old office, on South
Tryon, and today have four wires
clicking away in every direction.
They will occupy these quarters
for the present.
ARCHITECT MILBURN'S LOSS.
His many friends will regret to
know that the heaviest loss a 8
upon Architect Milburn.
Mr.. Milburn had Just few days
ago completed one of the handsomest
architects offices in the South. His
rooms were thoroughly equipped
with every modern convenience and
improvement. He was completing
the builders exchange in the rear.
The fire completely Quilted his
Offices, and what fire did not destroy
water did. All the costly ar ,hitect-
ural drawings were destroyed along
with the rest, nothing being spared.
On his tables were plans, draw
ings and specifications for 100000
in public buildings; these were all
destroyed.
The loss is q heavy one to Mr..
Milburn.
But with his usual pluck and de
termination, he has gone to work at
once to remedy the loss.
He has made hosts Of friends
here, who sympathize with him in
his misfortune.
CENTRAL HOTEL THREATENED.
For some time the Central Hotel
was threatened, and the guests were
ready to leave the building. But by
hard work the tiremen kept the
flames in bounds.
The building is the property of
Col. r. M. Oates; there was no insur-
ance on it. The building is entire
ly gutted. A new building will
probably be erected.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-03-18
Mark Hanna In Charlotte.

United States Senator Mark
A. Hanna passed through Char
lotte Sunday morning from a
short sojourn in Florida. A News
reporter failed to see Mr.. Hanna as
he had not arranged his toilet suf-
hciently to be interviewed. An ex-
cellent view of his maJesty's feet
was obtained by a peep through the
curtains but beyond this ali was
vanity.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-03-18
Captured io Chariot a.

The Asheville Citizen says: GA
telegram yesterday from Sheriff
Smith of Mecklenburg notified the
Buncombe authorities of the arrest
at Charlotte of Will johnson, four
years negro, who escaped from the
Buncombe chain gang on the 4th of
January. johnson was one of the
crowd that assaulted Grocer J. s
Foster On Southside avenue, when O.
3. Stephenson was killed by Mr..
roster. Detective George G1eenlee,
who has been at work on the case.
will go after Johnson"
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-03-18
Nothing to do with the "Fractiops >,

John S. Leary says he had moth
ing whatever to do with the prima-
rles held at the court house Friday
night, and is not associated with any
Republican faction in the city. He
was not present at the court house.
He says: 81 am an applicant for
the postmastersLip, but l am seeking
recognition on the line of gentility
and fitness for the position
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-03-18
Johnston Taken to AshevilIe.

Will Johnston, colored, who is
charged with the murder of o. B.
Stepenson, also colored, was taken
back to the scene of the crime.
Asheville, this morning. Johnston
escaped from the Buncombe iail
scme time ago and was caught near
Charlotte several weeks ago. G. L.
Greenlee, a Greensboro detective.
had Johnston in charge.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-03-18
The Governors Ii:Iea

Did You know that His Majesty
hlng Daniel the First, Most High
and Mighty Ruler of the State of
Wilmington and the fullness thereof
Most Puissant and Noble Potentate
supreme Manufacturer of Bills
Exalted Manipulation of Legislatures
Omnipotent Champion Of "BacR
tax, and Absolute Monarch of New
Hanover county and the biggest
part of North Carolina is in the
city !-Washington Dispatch.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-03-18
Mr.. MAXWELL REMOVED.
Governor Russell Notifies Him by
Letter Of his Removal as Director
of the N. c. Railroad.

of the N. c. Railroad.
Mr.. W. G. Maxwell Friday
received a letter from Governor
Russell notifying him of his removal
as director of the North Carolina
railroad. Mr. Maxwell was appointed
director of this road by Governor
Carr.
Capt. S. B. Alexander, president of
the road, tells News reporter that
he has received no communication
from the governor. 1t is generally
understood that Governor Russell
intends to appoint DIR. R. A. Nor
ment, of Robson county, to this
position.
Col. J. L. Morehead is another
Charlotte director in this road, but
he is elected by the stockholders and
the governor has no power to remove
him. Col. Morehead being in Wash
!ngton, he could not be seen regard,
ing the matter.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-03-18
The Debate at the Uniyersitv.

The TINES has received an invita-
ton to the annual inter society
debate between the Di and Phi So
cletles of the university at Chapel
Hill March 26'h Mr.. Edward Kidder
Graham, of Charlotte, is one of the
representatives of the Di society,
which has the affirmative side of the
query which is: ''Res olved, That
barring constitutional objection, an
Income Tax should be Incorporated
into our Federal sy stem of Taxa,
tlOn.N
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-03-18
A Birthday Dinner.

Sergeant andMrs. Joseph Orr cele-
brated their joint birthday Saturday
by giving dinner TO their children
and grandchildren. This is Sergea
Orr's 62nd birthday and Mrs Orr's
54th. Their hosts of friends wish
them many returns of the day.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-03-18
The Overhead" Insurance Bill.

The Legislature passed what is
known as the Georgia law against
'overhead" Misunderstanding
agents of regular licensed companies
for writing risks in fire insurance
companies which have no agents in
this State and which pay no license.
The penalty is severe. So is the
penalty against adjusters who adjust
losses against such outside compa-
MES. Half of the fines go to in
formers. The Secretary of State is
given full authority to investigate
companies which violate the law. A
licensed agent here, who does such
"overhead' business, will suffer re-
vocation of license for twelve months.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-03-18
Mr.. HarriIl Gets $500 Damages,

The case of John Harrill, VS. the
southern was concluded in the su-
perier court Fuesd = aftern oon, Mr..
Harrlll being awarded $500 dam.
ages; he sued for $4,000. The train
fflghtened his horse, throwing him
out and injuring him severely.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-03-18
CUT HIS FINGERS OFF,
A Buzz PIaner Struck Mr.. Grant
Grier'S Hand.

Mr.. Grant Grier was the victim of
a painful accident Tuesday morning.
He is employed in Asbury and
Fingers woodworking shop, on
Fifth street. That morning he was
attending to the planning of lot of
lumber. The plank was being run
through what is known as "buzz-
planer."
His hand accidentally slipped, and
the planer mutilated the fingers of
his left hand.
He was carried to DR.. Petree's
office, in the Hunt building, where
the injured members were amputat-
ed
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-03-18
Marriage Saturday A fternoon.

Mr.. Richard Ritch and Miss Vir.
glnla Thomas were united in mar
rlage Saturday at 8 p. NJ, at
the home of the brides parents No
sos West Third street. Squire j.
4. A. Alexander performed the
ceremony.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-03-18
Judge sutton,s Fir.t Conrt.

Mecklenburg criminal court will
De the first court that Judge Sutton,
the newly appointed judge, will hold.
Solicitor Webb is now in Charlotte
getting the docket in shape. 1t viii
convene on April 18th.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-03-18
In the Superior Court.

The case of FL. n. Pharr, admr.
of Jack Ezzell, VS. the Southern rail.
way company, was continued for
the plaintiff on account of the alb
ssnce of certain witnesses.
Jas. Franklin, VS. the Southern,
was continued for the defendant.
A motion by the defendants coun-
sci in the case of Eliza Newell. vs.
the Southern, for the removal of the
cause was denied. This case is now
being tried.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-03-18
Something Knnu

II may be worth something to know
mat the very best medicine for RESTORING
the tired Gu ne rvous system a bea thS
vigor Is Electric Bitters. This medicine
Is purely yegetab e. acts by giving tone
W the nerve centres in the stomach
g ntly stimulates the Liver and Kidneys
ana aids these organs in throwing off
impurities In the b ood. Electric Bit
te .trs I'm proves the appetite, aids diges-
tlon, and is pronounced by those xLo
have tried it as the very best HOOD nm;
ner and nerve tonic. Try it. Sold fo,
QUO or s. 90 per bottle at Burveu and
Dunn's Drug Store.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-03-18
READ & GO. SELL OUT.
Mr.. Moore, of West Virginia, the
PurchaSer--Takes Charge Mt Once

W.T. "AVVIC' VI WSSI virginia, the
Purchaser--Takes Charge at Once.
G.S. Read 4 Co., the well known
china and glassware merchants of
West trade street, Monday sold out
their entire stock. Mr.. B. Moore, of
West Virginia, is the purchaser.
The doors are closed today, and
the clerks are busy taking an inven-
tory of the stock.
Mr.. Moore will take charge at
once.
Mr.. Read has not yet decided
whether he will remain in Charlotte.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-03-18
TIE regular subscription price of
"Demorest's Magazine"

WANTED-To sell county or tate rights for
w patent "Cultivator' that is guaranteed
TO do the work of two horses and two men. IC
for the right sort of man. Address tsCnlti-
Vator," care NEWS, Charlotte, N. G.
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-11-26
THE KEoKUK ROUTE.
K. & w. and D, N. & G. Railways,

X. & w. and D. M. & G.. Railways.
The D. M. T. X. c. Ry. from Des
Moines to GAINESVILLE has been rebuilt and
that portion south Of Van Vert will be
standard gauge on or before November !
1897.
There ls no road IN Southern Iowa or
Northern Missouri which has more good
locations tor business men than On the
line of the Keokuk Route. More stock
all kinds has been shipped over this line
than any road of equal mileage tn Iowa
or Missouri. (See Missouri Surplus Map
at our stations. The freight and pas
senger service is not eaualled by any road
in the state, except the Missouri river
trunk lines, with each of which we have
union stations and direct connections.
Persons seeking farm can find property
al tempting prices; men seeking business
locations can find towns with ample terri
tory and settlers to warrant good bust
ness Additional passenger service will
soon be given which will add to the
growth of the towns.
The town between Des Moines and
GAINESVILLE are particularly well located
for business. Look them up. Write to
the undersigned for additional infopma.
ton. See folder Tor map and lands.
j. F. ELDER,
Gen. Pass. Agent
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-11-26
NOTICE OF EXPIRATION.

To Susie J. Cavinder: You are here
by notified. that the following de-
scribed real estate, situated in Polk county,
Iowa, to-wit: Lots nine (9), ten QW,
twelve (12), thirteen (l3). and fourteen
(l4), in block eleven (lD, Easton Place
addition, now included in and forming q
part OF the city Of Des Moines, Iowa,
were sold for the taxes thereon for the year
A. D. 1893. the date of said sale being
Dec. 4, A. D. 1894. Said lot were sold to
+. w Worse, who has assigned the certi-
ticate Of sale to w. l.. Shepard. WHO'S now
the legal owner and holder thereof, and
that tie right OF redemption will expire
and Treasnrer's deed for said real estate
BIZ issued I'm less redemption from said sale
be made within ninety days from the com.
pleted service of this notice. You will
govern yourself accordingly.
Signed, w. L. SHEPARD,
Legal owner and holder Of certificate.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-11-26
CURE CONSUMPTION.

T. A. Slocum, M. c, the Great Chemist
and Scientist, Offers to send free, to
the Afflicted. Three bottles of His
Newly Discovered Remedies to Cure
Consumption and All Lung Troubles.
Nothing could be fairer. more philan-
thropic or carry more joy Units wake than
the offer Oft. A. Slocum. NJ. e., Of 1873
Pearl street, New York City.
Confident that he has discovered an ab-
solute cure for consumption and all pull
monary complaint, and to make its merits
known, he will send, free, three bottles
(the Slocum new system Of medicine)
to any reader no is suffering from chest,
throat and lung troubles or consumption.
He invites those DESTROYS of obtaining the
remedies to simply send him their express
and postoffice address, and receive in re-
turn the three bottles.
Already this ''new scientific course of
medicine" has permanently cured thous.
ands ofapparently hopeless cases.
He considers it his religious duty-a
duty which he owes to humanity-to do
nate his infallible cure.
Ae has proved consumption to be cur
able disease beyond rny doubt.
There will be no mistake in sending
the mistake will! be in overlooking the
Doctors generous invitation, He has ON
file in his American and European labor
atories Thousand of testimonials of expert
ence from those cured, IN all parts Of the
world.
Delays are dangerous: mail your address
to I. A. Slocum, NJ. G., 1888 Pearl street.
New York and when writing the Doctor,
please meation reading this article in the
Iowa State Bystander.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-11-26
!. OF REDEMPTION TO RE-
DEEM FROM TAX SALE.

To T.. J. Hudson: You are. hereby no
titled, that the following described real
estate, situated In Polk county. Iowa, to-
wit: Lot twenty.one [2il, in block two
ri, Stanley's addition, now included in
aud forming part Of the city of Des
Moines, Polk county, Iowa, was sold for
the taxes OF 1893, ON the fourth day Of
December 1894 to A. H. Kelsey, that the
certificate Of sale thereof vas assigned by
tho said A. H. Kelsey to J. s. Coskery and
that the cert ticstes Of sale thereof has
been assigned by J s. Coskery TO and is
now owned by b F. Loose. and that tn
right of redemption will expire, and a
Treasurer's deed for the said land will be
made unless redemption from SUCH saie be
made within ninety days from the date OF
completed service Of this notice You will
govern yourself accordingly.
Dated this Ntn day Of Nov. A. D.. 1897.
B. F. LOOSE,
Owner and present holder OF the certifi-
cate $3.50 .ta.. $50 gg.ss
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-11-26
NOTICE TO REDEEM FROM TAX
A T.

TO Andie Terriii: You are hereby notified
that the real estate hereinafter described, stu
ated in Polk county, Iowa. was sold at tax sale
on the 9th day OF December, a: D. 1922, for the
taxes thereon for the year 1891. fo-wlt: Lot
number nineteen tlp, in Gray's sub division OF
lots 50 and &c OF Brooks g. Company's addition
to East Fort Des Moines. now included IN and
forming part OF the city OF Des Moines That
It was purchased at said sale by W. G. Hamlin,
and that am the lawful holder OF the cert1ti-
cafe OF purchase thereof by assignment: that
the right o: redemption from said tax sale will
expire and q Treasurer's deed for said real
estate will be made unless redemption from
said tax sale IS made within ninety 800 days
from the completed service Of this notice.
DANIEL T.. PATTON.
Lawful holder and owner OF nd certificate.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-11-26
REDEMPTION NOTICE,
Notice to redeem from tax sale:

NOllce " TeueSil IfOuu lax SAFE:
State Of Iowa, Polk county, IS: To
John Il. Beisher: You are hereby noti-
fled that on the 9th day Of December, A.
u. 1892. the following real estate, situated
in Polk County, Iowa. was sold for taxes
for the year 1891, which real estate is des-
cribed as follows. to-wit: Lot six 10y.
Bennett Place addition to. and now form
ing part OF the city of Des Moines, Polk
county, Iowa that the same was. at such
sale. purchased by j. s. Coskery, and a
certificate issued to him by the Treasurer
Of Polk county, Iowa. and by the said j.
S. Cookery. the certificate was duly as.
signed to j. H. Phillips. and he is now
the owner and holder of said certificate.
and the right OF redemption will expire,
and Treasurer's deed for said property
will be be made, unless redemption from
such sale be made within ninety days
from the completed service hereof.
j. Il. PHILLIPS.
Lawful holder and owner Of said certificate
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-11-26
Lawful holder and owner of said certificate
REDEMPTION NOTICE.

REDEMPTION NOTICE.
Notice to redeem from tax sale:
To Myrtle A. and F. NJ. Swain: You are
hereby notified, that the following des-
cribed real estate, situated in Polk county,
Iowa, to-wit.
Lot seven ca Gray's subdivision of lot
sixty-one (6l) Brooks.and Co s. addition,
now included in and forming port OF the
city Of Des Moines, Polk county, Iowa
was sold for taxes Of the year 1898.
on the Sd day of December, 1894
to A. n. Kelsey, who assigned
said certificate to j.. $. Coskery, that the
certificate of sale thereof has been assigned
by J. 5. Coskery to. and is now owned by
b. I. Loose. and that the right Of redemp
ton will expire, and 8 Treasurer's deed
for said land will be. made unless redemp-
ton from such sale be made within ninety
days from the completed service Of this
notice. You will govern yourself accord
ingly.
Dated 1st day Of November, A. d.. 1897.
B. f. LOOSE.
Owner and present holder OF the certificate
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-11-26
NOTICE OF REDEMPTION TO RE
DEEM FROM TAX SALE.

DEEM fhOM lAA. DALI. .,s5
ToTJ. Hudson: You are hereby no.
titled that the following described real
estate, situated in Polk county, Iowa, to-
wit: Lot Nineteen [l9l. in block two ri.
stan'ey's addition now included in and
forming a part Of the city of Des Moines,
Iowa, was sold for the taxes Of 1893 on
the fourth day of December 1894, to A. II !.
Kelsey, that the certificate Of sale thereof
was assigned by the said A H Kelsey to
J. s. Coskery. that the certificate Of sale
thereof has been assigned by J. 5. Coskery
to and is now owned bv B. F. Loose, and
that the right of redemption will expire.
and Treasurer's Deed for said land will
be made unless redemption from such sale
he made within ninety days from the date
Of completed service Of this notice. You
will govern Yourself accordingly.
Dated this Gath day of Nov. A. D. 1897.
b. F. LOOSE.
Owner and present holder Of the certit'-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-11-26
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENT

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"a rAherns Gle Baptist Mission Services. sis
usaed on Elevsrth s.. between Croeser a I'M
\ school Sail A, =. Preaching; z. ~ y; y sp
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n rhese services. w. w. STEWART, Pastor.
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siresta. Preaching II 1880 z. m; Snnaay
SchOol at 8 O'Clock; Epworth League -
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Bauust-East Second street-Be.Wsen Wam Z,
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snndsy schooi st II m; services at ~ P ~.
B w. w. Stewart, paf'or.
First Afrscan Baptist Church-Coener Founn
md School; preaching 81 1920 a. m; SnnaHy
school st IS M; preaching at : p. m. rev. )
Lomask. pastor.
Burns n. e. East Second and Des NODES ONES
street-Preaching ct 1880; SUNDAY ~ Iis ~
meeting at ii rs; sunday school Al s:5o = "a.
preaching It 7:30 p. m Prayer mee'ans
Wednesday. Rev. T. A. Clark psstos
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-11-26
BY GEO. M. TAYLOR, Agent
NOTICE Of EXPIRATION.

Z - ~ e.
To T $. Tovey: Yon are hereby noti-
fled, that the following described real
estate. situated IN Polk county, Iowa.
to-wit: Lot elghty-four (84j. Grsy's
subdivision Of lot 81, Brooks &
Co s addition, now included IN
and forming part ofthe city Of DesMoines
Iowa, was sold for taxes OF 1893 on the
Bird day Of December, 1894, to w. G.
Hamlin, who assigned said certificate to
j. s. Coskery, that the certificate Of sale
thereof has been assignedby j. ). Coskery.
to andisnow owned by B F.Loose and that
the right OF redemption will expire. and
.Treasurer's Deed for said land will be
made unless redemption from such sale be
made within ninety days from the date
OF completed service Of this notice. You
Will govern yourself accordingly.
Dated this 10Th day Of Oct, a. d. 1897.
b. r. LOOSE.
Owner and present holder Of the certificate
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-11-26
NOTICE OF REDEMPl.lUN TO RE-
DEEM FROM TAX SALE


TOT. ]. Hudson: You are hereby mo-
titled, that the following described real
estate. situated in Polk county. Iowa, To-
:w,t: Lot twenty E20], in block two ri
In Stanley's addition, now included IN
and forming q part Of the city OF Des
Moiues. Polk county. Iowa, was sold for
the taxes OF 1893 on the fourth day Of De-
cember, "a. D., 1894. to a. H. Kelsey.
that the certificate Of sale thereof WAS az
signed BY the said A. H. Kelsey to J. 5
C5skery and that the certificates Of sale
thereof has been assigned BY j. 5. Co.'S
kerry TO and is now owned by B.. 2. Loose.
and that the right Of redemption will ex.
expire, and Treasurer's deed for said land
viii be made unless redemption from such
sale be made within ninety days from the
date OF completed service Of this notice.
You will govern yourself accordingly.
b. 4. LOOSE.
Dated this 24th day of Nov. A. D. 1891.
QMner and present holder Of the certiticate