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The Mena star., 1899-04-20

honored by the comparisons of my structure to that Of the distinguished statesman of Kansas,
 live had the honor of being in his company and, like yourself. he looked up to me in spite of all his dignity. My conduct at the postoffice was cor rectly stated, however Mir. Murphy used step-ladder instead of chair. It's a mistaken idea that I'm here to contract with Prof Stevens to pick apples on his Howall county fruit farm Nothing tires me more .han stooping, therefore Pm not after a job of that kind. have trade and am known throughout North Arkansas as the moon fixer..
 ''lt is very embarrassing to attract attention as do, but find the good people of Carthage have to ask for blessings, while I reach up and get them. Very Respectfully,
 U. SAM ROWLAND. Y"
 Mir. Rowland IS genial gentleman and his call at the Press office was a very pleasant one. Carthage, (Mo.) ) Press
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From Rocky.
trees in full bloom.

Apple trees in full bloom.
 Everybody seems to be at work.
 Wheat and oats are looking fine.
 Mir c. l.. Sartain is wearing very broad smile. A newcomer in his house.
 Rev. J. B. Little, of Huntington, preached at Mt Gilead church, Sun day.
 If the trusts continue to multiply for the next ten years as they have for the last five, we had better give up the ghost.
 We notice in the Star of two Weeks ago, that J. T. Winton killed the larg- est bear ever brought to Mena. It was J. B. Winton instead of J. T.
 It is little strange that some peo- pie will vote against their own inter- ests, just for party sake. Until they quit such foolishness. times will be no better,
 When Tom and I were little boys, full of devilment as an egg is of good always into some mischief; but like most boys we had daddy, and very often we were reminded of his pres ence. It seemed to us like we were the most unlucky of all boys; and you'll think so too when you read my story If there was any work to do about the farm, we were certain to do our part. especially if our daddy was present.. Every time there came rain and the creek got ripe for fishing, we had to postpone, that is (cleaning out stables, or pile rock or something of the kind
 One bright spring morning, daddy went to town and left us to thin corn, which we never liked to do, and as the sun rose up in the sky, we began to get lazy, disease that never kills any body but makes them feel awful bad some times. We worked very well fer while, tIll we thought dinner was never going to come, and we seemed to get very sick and tumbled over in corn middle and fell asleep, and were soon dreaming pleasant dreams. How long we lay there is not known, but while we were exploring dreamland our daddy made his appearaece, and no doudt he pittied us.
 Just as I woke heard Tom say, "a cyclone, Bill" I almost jumped out of my shirt at the sight that met my eyes. There was the old man; he had Tom by the collar, giving him hickory oil by the yard. I started to run but stopped, knowing that it was almost certain death. So l just stood there shaking like an Aspen leaf. My turn soon came; l am living yet, but we stood up that night and ate our supper, were too smart to sit down.
 LUKE.
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A TALL MAN FROM ARKANSAS.
Creates Sensation at the Postoffice
 About Seven Feet Tall

About the tallest man ever seen in Carthage, outside of side show, struck town this morning. Pedestrians of ordinary height strike the stranger little above the waist band. He evi- dently attracts the same attention other places as he does here and is somewhat sensitive, as he could not be induced to give his name He is built rather on the John J. Ingalls, plan, ex- cept that the native of Arkansas is about foot taller.
 When asked his height he replied in . jocular way, feet 20 inches, but as he can '.chin" Will Watson with ease he must be considerable taller than that
 The stranger went into the posto flee and called at the general delivery win dow for his mail, and the postal clerks declare that he was forced to kneel down in order to show his frontispiece at the window. He then went back to the stamp window and instead of us- ing the regular opening talked to Assistant Postmaster Murphy over the top of the partition.
 Some of the clerks say that Mr. Murphy climbed up on a chair and handed the stamps over the top of the partition, but Mir. Murphy says that the giant managed to reach down far enough to get his hand through the upper part of the window.
 The strangers business was not learned. It is thought by some that he IS here to contract with Prof. Ste vens to pick the apples on his Howell county fruit farm. The stranger says he is only seventeen years of age. What height he will reach when a man. can only be guessed at Garth age (Mo.) Press.
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TIE CHRISTIAN CHURCH.

The services at the Christian church were we'll attended Sunday, especially in the evening. The pastor F. F. Wy att, delivered two very able sermons. His morning subject was The Goal of the Believer" The sermon was greatly appreciated by his audience. In the evening he spoke on "The Change of Heart in Conversion" The Sunday school IS growing rapidly--a larger attendance and collection'is re- ported each Sunday. A good Endeav- or meeting, led by C. H. Legate, was enjoyed by all who attended, at D. m. A. w. Hale leads next Sunday. All are cordially invited to attend the mid week prayer meeting held We'd nesday evenings at o'clock.
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Some of Your Friends

In the east are probably interested in the territory in which you live--its resources and possibilities Perhaps they would like to know just how profitable farming is out here. Send us their names and we will forward a copy of Frisco Line Magazine" or the Arkansas Farmer and Fruitman 2 profusely illustrated publications set ting forth the advantages of our great Southwest. Address Bryan Snyder, c. P. A., Frisco line, St Louis. Mo.
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BEAUTY'S REWARD.

hlushing rose in a garden grew And with its fragance filled the air. But the sweet, red rose ah. 1t never knew r~lOf the joy it gave to maiden fair The rose knew not, as It drank the dew. Of the charm it spread in growing there radiant maiden smiled one day. And hope crept into doubter's breast. He turned, transformed, and went his way With new resolves to do his best man had sprung from lump of clay And the maiden, ah she never guessed
 Chicago News
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Drugs at Wholesale.

We call attention to the large in- crease in the stock of drugs carried by the Jackson Drug Go. on Mena street. This establishment is prepared to fill orders at wholesale and makes a speci- ality of supplying country physicians with medicines in large quantities. They supply everything needed in any quantity called far. 2-tf
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Higher I han for Years

Williston. N. D., April 1s.-The Nis souri river is higher than for years Many miles of track are gone wes, one hundred and sixty passengers a,s delayed Eere. as there has been ps through train since last Monday.
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Habitual constipation is the door through which many of the serious ills of the body are admitted. The occasl- ronal use of Prickly Ash Bitters will re- mnve and cure this distressing con- dition. Sold by Jackson Drug Go. l3-2t
The Mena star., 1899-04-20

For frost bites, burns. indolent sor.. eczema, skin disease, and espeeis,s piles, DeWitt's Witch Hazel Ssls stands first and best. Lookout f fo. dishonest people who try to imitsn and counterfeit it. It's their endorsa' ment of good article. Wortblss' goods are not initiated. Get DeW;,s' Witch Hazel Salve. Hanes & Egolf
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To Sell or Exchange.

A three-room cottage in. Mena. Lot 1ooxis0, we'll improved. Will sell cheap for cash or exchange for house and lot in some town in Southern Kan sas or Missouri. For information ad- dress MRS. A. A. THOMAS.
 l< "t W lztf Mena, Ark.
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Lizzie Hooper. England, Ark. writes: Dr. M. A. Simmons Liver medicine has cured me of indigestion and carried me safely through the change of life. |" For eight years have always kept it in the house. Al
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Legal Blanks.

Notice is hereby given to attorneys. justices of the peace, and the public in general that full and complete line of legal blanks can be found at the Enterprise Store on Sherwood ave- nue opposite the depot. 7-tf
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Now is the time to use bed bug pois. on and Jackson makes the best. loc anu <oc bottle WIG If
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Malaria cannot find lodgemeDtin the system while the liver is in perfect or der. Dr. M A. Simmons Liver medi- cine is the best regulator. Al
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When you sak for Dr. Nj. A. Simmons Liver medicine, see that you get it and not some worthless imitation. 4-I
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A torpid liver causes depression q, spirits, indigestion, constipation, head. ache. Use Dr. NJ. A. Simmons live, medicine to stimulate that org an. 4,
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Menstruation made regular and pain less, and pains in sides hips and limbs cured by Simmons Squaw Vine wine or tablets Al
The Mena star., 1899-04-20

Mothers wishing strong, healthy girls should give them Simmons Souaw Vine wine or tablets as they approach puberty. Al
The Mena star., 1899-04-20
We Have Not Been
 Saying Much

About our shipments of Sash and Doors, and have not rushed into print when we bought car load, but as matter of fact are now selling the third car load we have bought since January 1, 1S99 Our factory notified us recently of big cut on ac- count of the dissolution of the Sash and Door Trust, consequently furnish you union made Windows and doors with first quality of glass at a
 less price than our competitors sell second quality glass and prison contract manufacture. We always give our customers the advantage of any change in the market prices and quote you for starter:
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Used during expectancy, Simmons Squaw Vine wine or tablets cheer and strengthen mother, shortens labor and robs confinement Of it's terrors. Al
The Mena star., 1899-04-20

Remember the Jackson Drug Go. carries complete line of everything in drugs. w16-tf
The Mena star., 1899-04-20

Dr. NJ. A. Simmons Liver medicine clears the complexion, gives buoyancy to the mind. cures heahache, regulate
 stomach, bowels and liver Al
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Try bottle of Red Blood Sarsapa- parilla, at Jackson's drug store. wl6-tf
The Mena star., 1899-04-20

sl%es o Window Sash at correspondngy low prices Com these quotations with those small dealers who attempt handle Sash and Doors money by always getting prices beforebuying ' o0
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Mena Lumber Co.
The Mutual Life Insurance Co.,,

r., . Of New York, Leads All Others rotai pad policy holders by all companies or 95 dotai pad policy holders by the Mutual Life O. u5
 o oi 'nc iulua ife to all other companies n For applyto
 o'e' Na'ohai oity. R W. ANDREWS, District Manager
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VICTIM OF CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.
Mrs. Ellen ellison Dies in Illinois In
sane Asylum.

A dispatch to the New York Herald from,
Chicago. Ill. says: Mrs. Ellen l.. ellison
died Friday in the Elgin Insane ASYLUM.
where she was incarcerated for insanity
caused by the study of Christian Science. In
the same institution are her daughter Ger
trude and her brother. Elmer E Day, both
of whom lest their reason through the same
study
Mr.. Day was placed in the asylum in
Jrne. 1SbS, while Mrs. ellison and her
daughter were committed about three weeks
ego.
Day was a druggist in Elgin and enjoyed
successful business. Mrs. ellison lived in
Blue Island, where she owned property, and
where she was much respected by her
netghbOrS. Her daughter was kindergar-
ten teacher in the public schools of Chicago
In none Of the family was there any lack of
mental balance until long after they had
become devoted to Christian Science
Miss Gibson lived with the family of the
Rev. j. c. F. Grumbine, Christian Scent
lst. at No. $500 Langley avenue. Mr. Grum-
bine moved to Syracuse y. V. about Nav
l. When she left the Grumbine home on
May l there was nothing in Miss Gilsons
actions to attract the attention Of acquain-
tanceS. Yet three weeks later she was ad-
Judged insane.
Mr. Days insanity was first noticed by
his customers He had been a believer in
Christian Science for several years growing
his creed, until he began to advise persons
who came to his store for drugs to leave
Them alone and practice Christian Science.
Day came 10 Chicago on a visit last year
and was seized with acute mania develop
ing both homicidal and suicidal tendencies
lie was sent 10 Eigin and then to the Asy-
lum.
Neither Mrs. ellison nor her daughter was
brown To Christian Science leaders in Chi
cage. but the evidence given at their hear
ing in court showed them both to be devo-
tees OF the sect
Mrs Gibson was fCrty-nine years old. and
under treatment she showed Improvement
50 thar for short time the physicians felt
some announcement. but her physical
strength ebbed away. and with 1t went all
hope for her reason.
In The cases Of Miss ellison and her uncle
Mr.. Day the alienists give no encourage
ment- They say that. while they are not
hopeless. there has been no sign of i'm
pTOVemenf in either.
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REPRESENTATIVE DANFoRD DEAD
Member of Congress From the Sfx-
teenth Ohio District


Capt Lorenzo Danford, serving his sixth
term as representative from the sixteenth
Ohio district. died last night at his coun-
try home near st. Clairsvillc Ohio His
death was sudden and was caused by heart
disease. The only member of his family
present at his deathbed was his daughter
Capt Danford was born in Belmont coun-
ty, Ohio, in 1S2o. He first appeared in pol
itics as wing, and was candidate for
elector on the Fillmore ticket in 1856 John
ing the republican party, he became prom
lnent- In 1874 he was elected to Congress
Tor the fourth time and again in 1896 and
lssiS- Capt Danford was a warm friend of
President Mckinley and stood high in the
state and national councils of his party.
Representative Danford was best known
in the last two Congresses for his work
as chairman of the committee on immigra-
ton and naturalization. He warmly cham
pioned the bill to restrict immigration
which passed the Senate at the second
session of the last Congress, and tried in
enectually several times to have it consid-
cred in the House at the recent session. In
appearance MIR. Danford was aged and
rather feeble He was tall man, of broad
shoulders and thin white beard who was a
noticeable figure near one of the central
aisles on the republican side When in
Washington he lived at the Ebbitt.
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Tod ".


Thomas ]. Owen, Auct.. 913 st. nw.-Trustees
sale of Nos. 2126-2S Ii st. NV, on Tuesday June
20, at 4:30 pm. Sam'l A. Drury and Chas W.
Fairfax trustees.
Duncanson Bros, Aucts.. 9th and d SITS. NV
Trustees sale of dwelling in Tenleytown, d. c.,
on Tuesday, June 20. at $50 pm William f.
Quicksa and Upton II. Ridenour jr. trustees
James W. Radcliffe, Auct $40 Pa ave. NV
Sale of No. 2341 18th st. NV, on Tuesday June
20. at 4:30 pm. Edwin b. Hay and John c. Head
trustees.
Tomorrow.
Duncanson Bros, Aucts., 9th and ID SITS NV
Chaneery sale Of Nos. 317-319 East Capitol st. on
Wednesday, June p, at pm wyman L. Cole.
trustee.
Thomas Bowling & Co., Aucts., 612 E St NV
Trustees sale Of No. 7O1 9Th st. s.w on Wednes-
day, June Fl, at 4:3o pm. Benjamin F. Leighton
and Floyd E. Davis, trustees.
Thomas ]. Owen, Auct., S13 F ST. nw-Per.
emptory sale Of Nos. 9l7-s19S2i and 92s 10Th 81.
ne, on Wednesday, June 81, at pm.
Thomas E. Waggaman, Auct.-Sale Of No Sc H
st. NV, on Wednesday, June p, at pm
Sale Of building material, old iron lumber
bricks, &C., on Wednesday June Fl, at pm,. at
Center Market grounds. +. s. Smith, clerk
Thomas Downing Co.. Aucts., 612 st. NV
Sale Of household effects, etc., Wednesday,. June
n, at 10 Am, at auction rooms.
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THOMAS BOWLING, AUcrIoSEER
TRUSTEES SALE OF 79-1OO ACRES IN CHI.

ll.tSIEES SALE OF L 19-1OO ACRES IN CHI
CHESTER ID. {.
BY virtue of certain deed of da ted January
81 1858, and duly recorded in Liber 22yS folio \,
et>seq., Of the land records the District OF
Columbia. and at the request of the party secured
the premises FRIDAY, JUNE TEIRTIErH
1s99, AT HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK PM. the
following described land and premises situate in
the county of Washington, District of Columbia
and designated and being part Chichester and
more particularly described by metes and bounds as
follows: Beginning at stone, the corner
of Hood and Batcheldors subdivision of mart of
tract, and running with said subdivision north
AZ. west tweniy-one and LOO t21 1-lOO) Derches
to the south side of Minnesota avenue; thence with
said avenue north fifty seven degrees and twenty
five minutes so 49,: east sixteen and seventyf,glr
one ilundredths DC 74-1O0, perches to Doctor Hay
eEers lot; thence south thirty-two degrees and
thirty-fiye minutes 1870 $50: six and eighty
four e-hundretlths IS $4,000 perches to the west
side of Eighteenth 49, street: and with the west
side thereof south twenty and eighty -four one
hundredths t26 s+-1O0, perches thence north sixty
degrees and eight minutes t60o 81 west sever ~
perehes to stone of Hood and Ratcheldor's sub
division and with same north twenty-seyen degrees
and thirteen minutes f27o 13: five t5) perches
containing and seventy nine one hundreitbs ii
79-10G acres, more or less.
Terms: One third cash, balance In one and two
years, with interest secured by deed of trust on tb
property or all cash. at option of purchaser sl00
required at time of sale. All convevoncinv re
cordng and revenue stamDs cost of the purchas e
CHRISTIAN J. COCK III FIR
VIM. L. BURKHART
1e2o-d&ds Trustees
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THOMAS BOWLING & CO.. AUCTIoNEERs-

TRUSTEES, SALE OF AN UNDIVIDED ONE
HAIF INTEREST IN THREE-STokY NINE
ROOM BRICK DWELLING, WITH STORE.
BAN cry AND STABLE, KNOWN AS No 7Oi
Gill 81 Reef SOUTHWEST.
, Under anu by virtue Of a certain deed of trust,
hearing date May 3, 1897, and recorded in Iiber
2Zo, folio 6l one OF The land records OF the Dis
trict OF Columbia the Undersigned trustees WILL On
WEDNESDAY, JUNE TWENTY FIRST 1899 AT
HALF-PAsr FOUR O'CLOCK Pm, in front of
the premises, sell at public auction an undivided
one half interest in and the following described
real estate, situate in The city of Washington Dis
trict of Columbia, to wit: Lot numbered twenty
hve t251, in square numbered four hundred and
sixty-eight 1863. together with the improvements
thereon, consisting OF three-story nine-room brick
dwelling, with store, bakery and stable
Terms of sale: One-third cash. balance in one
and TWO years. secured by the promissory notes of
the purchaser and deed of trust the property
Sold OF all cash, at purchasers option Sale to BIZ,
closed within fifteen days from the date thereof /;
otherwise the trustees reserve the right to resell
at cost and fisk of defaulting purchaser. A de-
post of $500 requ red at time of sale Convey
ancing, revenue stamps and recording at pur-
chasers cost.
BENJAMIN r. LEIGHTON, Trustee
Office in Columbian Law bldg.
FLOYD e. DAVIS, Trustee,
1elO-1Ot Office sol 18th
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THE FIGHTING AT PROPACHTIkA.
Explanation That is Given at the
Turkish Legation.

The Turkish legation has authorized a
denial of the published report from Bel
grade under date of June Is, to the effect
that the Servian post at Propachtika has
been plurdered and burned, and several
strategic positions are occupied by the Tur-
kish troops ard Albanians." 1t was ex-
planned a. the legation that the fact in the
case is that Serviaus and Monteuegrinian
emigrants on the Serbo Turkish frontier
fired at a little Turkish fort, killing two
soldiers and peasant. The Turkish troops
oontented themselves without moving from
the place, with returning the fire.
This incident on the frontier, it is said at
the legation. certainly was prearranged, in
order to produce the impression on the
peace conference sitting at present at The
Hague that the Albanian element is caus-
ing disturbances on the frontier.
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THOS. J. OWEN. AUCTIONEER.
e13 + ST. NV.

TRUSTEES SALE OF TWO THREEsToRY
BRICK DWELLINGS, NOW UNDER RENTAL,
N0S.212G AND 2128 II STREET NORTHWEST
WAsHlNaION. D.. C.-OfpoRrt5N!TY FOR
. INVESTMENT OR DESIRABLE HOME. -!
BY virtue Of certain deed of trust, recorded In
Lber 1858 folie 315 sea., of the land records
Of the District Of Columbia will sell, at public
auction, In front Of the premises. on TUESDAY,
JUNE TWENTIETH. 1879. AT HALF-PAST FOUR
0CboCk Pm. lots twenty-seven t2I) and twenty
eight %2S,, In Carrington's subdivision of original
lot hfteen l5). In square seventy-nne tT9I. ier
plat recorded In Iiber Il. L. H.. folio Y, of the
records OF the office of the OF the District
Of Columbia. tosather with the improvements,
knows as Nos. 2l26 and 212s II st. NV; each to
be sold separately -
Terms: Assume an existing deed of trust IN
each lot for 81 100. at per cent per annuul. due
August 70, 1899. and the balance cash, C which
sum deposit of $100 each lot will he required
at time OF sale. Terms to be complied with within
10 days. otherwise the trustees the tight
to resell at the risk and cost of jefauiting pur-
chaser Revenue stamps. abstract, conyeyanciBg
ana recording at cost of purchaser
SAM'L A. DRURY, Trustee
$40 + st. NV.
CHAS. W. FAIRFAX. Trustee
Jet-d&ds,12t SOC NV.
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DUNCANsoN EROS. AUCTIoNEEKs.
TRUSTEES SALE OF TWO-ST0RY FRAME
/, cl,lI

TRUSTEES SALE OF Two-SToRY FRAME
DWELLING. IN TENNALLYTUWN ID. G.
BY virtue Of two deeds of trust recorded, re-
speeflVely, In Liber 2122 at folos 217 ct seq and
221 ct seq. of the land records of the District of
Columbia. we will sell. in trent of the premises,
on IT. ESDAY. THE TWENTIETH DAY OF JUNE
AID 1899, AT HAIF-PAST FIVE O'CLOCK PM
all mat certain piece or parcel Of land and prem
Uses. situate and being in the county of Washing
ton, District of Columbia. and known and dstil-
gulshed as and being lot numbered 20. In block q
In John NJ. Barry's subdivision of parts of tracts
of land knowh as Friendship end Mt Airy"
as per plat In Book County Nc. 8, page l23. the
records OF the Office of the surveyor CT the Dis
trfef of Columbia. with all buildings and improve
ments thereon. together with the rights ease
merits. privileges and appurtenances to the same
belonging or in any wise appertaining
Terms: $500 cash. of which $100 must be paid
at time Of sale. the balance in l. . and years at
go per aDnum, secured by deed of trust on the
property Sold or all cash. the option of the
purchaser: Conveyancing revenue stamps &c. at
purchasers cost. Terms be complied with in
Is days from day Of sale, otherwise trustees re-
serve the right to resell the property at the risk
and cost of defauitng purchaser after riye DAYS
advertisement Of such resale in some newspaper
published in Washington ID. c.
WILLIAM f. QUICKSAII4,
UPTON II. RIDENOUR. Jr.,
Jeo-uGus Trustees.