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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-04-20

The official recognition of cOckfghting
as national game in the Philippines
opens haven Of joy for the sport with
a bird under his arm.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-04-20

The stolen portrait of the Duchess of
Devonshire which has been recovered
might be utilized in the tobacco trade to
advertise cut CaYendish.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-04-20

If Balfour's reputation were as strong
for statecraft as it is for golf, English
uneasiness over the prospective retire
ment of Salisbury would abate.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-04-20

History's teaching that all yachts are
word-beaters when they are sailing alone
seems TO be utterly in vain.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-04-20

Count Boni de Castellane is lionized in
Paris because he wasn't scared TO death
in the recent duel. His courage was
never suspected.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-04-20

The gift of $4,000 hospital to Ike
nosha by H. G.. Simmons shows that he
is man who grows not weary in well
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-04-20

If Ann Arbor were to act like San
Francisco there would be a greater hula
baloO about the suspected case Of the
hubonic plague
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-04-20

The egg riot of the Princeton choir
boys is proof that the dignity of states
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-04-20

The proposed submarine Arctic expe-
gdition might get at the roots of the
Symmes' hole theory.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-04-20

Nell-"So she's -. ch? How aid vnp
find outg" Belle asked her YIN
don't mean to say she told your" Yes,
asked her mt what axe She rhoupht ~
girl should marry. Philadelphia Re-
ord.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-04-20

The proposed dry goods combination is
an assault upon the bargain counter.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-04-20

On one point at least, the w. C. t. L.
women of California are determined. II
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07
We Are Told

That our stock of bnegies and
wagons il the largest in the State.
We are also told by the manufactur-
eIs that we are selling some Of our
vehicles $40 per job cheaper than
other dealers are getting for the
same work. Wagon manufacturers
have advanced their prices 5per cent,
which means about $3.50 per loh.
Buggy mapufac urerS are getting up
new price list, but with all these
things against the consumers, we are
prepared to protect You and our old
price for short while at least. With
our tremendous stock on the ho)r and
uufiIled contracts bought in time we
are prepared to do the business.
With these strong points 10 your IA
vor and some "SPECIAL' induce
ments we offer, you cannot afford to
delay. Come and see Us.
Gregory Rbea Mule Co,
G ,lumbia, S. C.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07
Took Leg Bail.

An itinerant photographer, who
had been operating in this place
since Monday of last week, hired a
horse and buggy from Mrs. Minnie
Meetze and last Friday started out
as usual to make the canvass of the
county. He failed to return at night
and the next morning Mrs. Meetze
received q letter informing her
that horse and buggy were at q
livery stable in Columbia and re-
questing her to send for them, as be
had gone, skipping by the light of
the moon as it were. His plan was
to take negatives for photographs
and demanding half the amount in
advance, the other half to be paid
on the delivery of the work. We
are informed that he received many
orders and the amount Of money
taken eff by him must have been
very large.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07
DisDenSarY at BrOOkIand.

The people of Brookland are TAX
ing lively interest in the proposition
to establish a dispensary in that town.
The proposition has many warm
and sincere advocates, who are hard
at work for it's success, while those
opposing it are not whit less earn
est, active and jealous in their oppo-
sition. There were quite large
number Of voters in town Monday
securing registration certificates so
that when the election on this ques-
ton does come off they will be in
position to vote their conviction at
the polls. This is a question in
which the people in that vicinity are
alone directly interested and they
should be left to decide it with
out outside interference or influence.
Which ever way the election may go
it will be right, because maj sjority
of the citizens will have SO decided.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07
The Board of Registration was il

The Board of Registration was in
session last Monday for the first time
in a month or so, and quite number
of persons were clothed with the
right to vote by receiving their regis
tration certificates. Mr.. James B.
Addy, the Secretary of the Board,
was prevented from being present on
account of sickness, but Chairman
W. II. Meetze and Mr.. ". S. Hitt,
the other members of the Board,
were present and transacted the bust
ness before it.
Miss Ellen Miles, an eyed white
lady of Columbia, was run over by
an automobile, while attempting to
cross the street, last Thursday and
sustained injuries from which she
died in q short time afterward
The Columbia is still the fastest
boat.
Dillon, S. G., is now a third class
post Office.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07
Notice, Candidates.

Now that the Congressional race
is Oh, We desire to inform candidates
and their friends that our charges
for publishing their announcement
is So, cash in advance. We will also
state that all communications or
articles favorable to the candidacy cf
anJ particular candidate are charged
for and that to insure insertion the
money must accompany the article
We will treat all candidates fair y
and slike.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07
DR.. Shuler Suggested

As a successor to fill out the unex-
pired term of the Hon. A. Frank
Lever, we can think of no one so
suitable as DR.. J. L. Shuler. A Fork
man, one who has been always
prominently identified with the re-
form movement for the interest and
betterment of the masses of the peo-
pie. And having been a member Of
the Constitutional Convention and
for years one of the committeeman
of the State Alliance, he is known
generally by official men all over the
State-s man competent to command
respect and influence in the legisla
ture. Fork.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07
FOR CONGRESS.

HON. A. F LEVER is hereby an
nounced as q candidate for the seat made
vacant 10 Congress by the death of the late
Hon. J. Wn. Stokes, whose Private Secre.
tary he was Tor i've years. VOTERS.
thereby announce myself candidate for
Congress from the Seventh Congressional
District to fill the unexpired term of the
late Hon. J William Stokes. ard pledge
myself to abide the result of the Demo-
cratic Primary. Very truly.
THOS. F. BRANTLE1.
Lam candidate for Congress to fill the
vacancy caused by the death OF the lament.
ed DR.. Stokes and will abide the result OF
the Democratic primary.
o. W. BUCHANAN.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07

An effort is on foot to have the
Liberty Bell to make complete tour
of the South.
The government pays SS5,00O for
the new naval station and dry dock
at Charleston.
Nearly 100000 people visited the
Buffalo exposition for the three
months ending July 81
Sunday morning the wholesale
house of ". A. Johnson & c.. of
Columbia was destroyed by fire.
August 1st Will Parker, colored
painter Of Columbia, fell from a
swinging scaffold, dying the next
day from injuries sustained.
The waves from a passing steamer
near Central City, Va, the 2nd upset
small boat containing pleasure
party, drowning four people.
Knoxville is in the midst of a street
car strike. Conductor Trip from
this State Saturday was jerked from
the car by mob and received serious
injuries.
Cresceus is now champion of the
trottjng turf. August 2ad. at Co.
lumbus, Ohio, he made mile in
2O24, the first half being made in
less than a minute, 594 seconds.
At Moultrieville August 8 Louis
Hackerty, private in the tenth COM
pary of the artillery corps, shot to
death his unfaithful wife, and then
ended his own If.
The State board of equalization
has been called to meet August 1C.
1t will be an important meeting.
The assessment on cotton mills will
be the principal issue to be decided.
Governor McSweeney has com
muted the sentence Of colored boy
in Gaffney from imprisonment on the
chaingang to q service in the State
reformatory for youthful criminals.
The big steel combine is utilizing
negro labor to supplant its white
workmen in The Newburg mills at
Cleveland, Ohio. Negroes from Ala
bama and Tennessee are said to be
focking in large numbers to all
points where tie strike is in progress.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07
a HAPPY
HOME
Is one where health abounds.
With impure blood there cannot
be good health.
With disordered LIVER there
cannot be good blood.
7 TUFTS Pills
revivify the torpid LIVER and restore
its natural action.
A healthy LIVER means pure
Pure blood means health.
Health means happiness.
Take no Substitute. All Druggists.

Daring the thunder storm last
Th :rs5ay night lightning struck tie
wires of the long distance telephone
below the residence of Mrs. Stuart
on upper Main street, and ran along
the wire to the pole at the we'll in the
middle of the street on Church street,
where it left the wire and came down
on ground wire on the pole. Mr..
George Price, the night watchman,
happened to be passing at the time,
and received severe though not dan
gerous shock.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07
New Music For The Popular Music
Lover.

Max S. Witt, whose First Violin"
wa'tzes, dedicated to Richard Mans
field, had such unprecedented sue
cess, has just written q new waltz in
Spanish rythm called, "The Belle Of
Granada" 1t is already a favo.ise
with orchestra leaders.
Don't Wear Your Heart Oo Your
Sleeve" is the significant title OF 6
new ballad by the authors Of The
Little Lost Child" It is a sorg
which appeals to everyone's sympa-
thies.
"Mazie, My Daisy" is the latest
craze in coon songs. 1t has little
touch Of Spanish melody and rytbm
in it and chorus that everyone
catches on to its melody.
"Ihe Bugvllle Brigade" Is an ODD
characteristic piece for piano by Nick
Brown. Everyone likes this odd kind
of solo piece, which, while easy of
performance, is at once effective ard
easy.
Williams & Walker have got really
a 'crackeljack" hit in their show this
season. It is called when "Zacharias
Leads The Band" and it has a very
catchy melody indeed.
The above publications are issued
this month by Jos. W. Stern & Co,
the "House of Hits" who are also
agents for the celebrated Hawkes.
Sonorous Band Instruments and the
Bear Stringed Instruments. They
will be pleased to send their illus
trated catalogue free, upon applica-
ton to their main Offices, 81 b 2lst
Street, New York.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07
SERVICES.

LEXINGTON CIRCUIT NJ. f. CHURCH SOUTH.
Rev. j. N. WRlGHT. Pastor.
ist Sunday, Hebron IL am. Shiloh 81 pm
Cd Sunday, Horeb liam. Lexington 33pm
Sd s ,nday. Shiloh II am. Hebron p p N
4th Sunday, Lexington II am. Horeb 81 pm
Lexington: Sunday school service cry
Sunday morning at 10 o'clock.
Prayer meeting every Thursday evening
ct 7 o'clock. The public is cordially in
vited to attend these services.
LEXINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH.
Rev. S. J. Riddle, Pastor.
3rd Sunday II a. m. and p. m.
Sunday school every Sunday morning at
10 o'clock. W. A. Harman, Superintendent
ST. STEPHENS LUTHERAN CHUCK.
Rev. j. G. Graichen, Pastor.
1st. Sunday II a. NJ, Lexington.
lst Sunday, evening a. 7:30. Lexington.
End. Sunday II o m, Lexington.
3rd. Sunday II m, Lexington.
4th. Sunday. evening at 7:3O Lexington.
Sunday school service every Sunday
morning at $50.
APPOINTMENTS OF REV GEORGE s. BEARDEN
Nazareth, E. Lutheran, First Sunday.
st. John. E. Lutheran, Third Sunday.
Providence, E. Lutheran, 4th Sunday.
His address is l1U9 Elmwood Avenue,
Columbia, S, c., where parties wishing 10
correspond with him can address him.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07
Wanted.

Trustworthy men and women to
travel and advertise for old establish
ed house of solid financial standing.
Salary $3.50 year and expenses, all
payable in cash. No canvassing re-
quired. Give references and enclose
self addressed stamped envelope.
Address Manager, 355 Caxton Build
ng, Chicago. 81
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07
FOR THE LEGISLATURE.

hereby announce myself as candidate te
for the Legislature to fill the CneXplred
term Of the Hon. A Frank Lever, resigned ;
ard pledge myself TO abide by the Demo
cratic Pr mar. l. y. oio nm L..
I hereby announce myself candidate Tor
the House of Representatives. to I'LL the un-
expired term Of Hon. A. Frank Lever, l
pledge myself 20 abide the result OF the
JOHN BELL TOHILL.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07
Ladies Can Wear Shoes

one size smaller after using Aliens
Foot Ease, powder to be shaken
into the shoes. 1t makes tight or
new shoes feel easy; gives instant
relief to corns ard bunions. It's the
greatest comfort discovery of the
age. Cures and prevents swollen
feet, blisters, callous and sore spots.
Aliens Foot Ease is a certain cure
for sweating, bot, aching feet. At all
druggists and shoe stores, 25 cents.
Trial package free by mail. Address
Allen S. Olmstead, LIE Roy, n. Y.
20-1y.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07
Bad Drinking Water.

Every one suffers greatly from the
different kinds of water he is COM
PEELED to drink, and nothing is so
likely to bring on an attack OF diar-
rhoea. Perry Davis Pain Killer is
the only safe, quick and sure cure
for it, cramps and cholera morbus.
Avoid substitutes, there is but one
Pain Killer, Perry Davis Price 25c.
and SOC.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07
Barbecue.

WE WILL FURNISH A FIRST
w class barbecue. with refreshments.
a. I. z. Rawls' Old Mill Place, near tue
sidence of Mr. J. Ed. Matthias, on Satur-
day, August the oath Music and dancing
tor the young folks and a pleasant day is
promised to All who attend.
w. F. CORLEY,
). E. MATTHIAS,
July 81. 1901. 5s4lpd.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07
Meetinu of Executive Committee.


There will be special meeting Of
the County Democratic Executive
Committee at the court house, on
Friday, August 9th, next, at II
o'clock, a. m., to provide for the
election to fill a vacancy in the
House of Representatives from this
county, and to transact other bust
ness.
All members of the committee
will please be on hand promptly and
prepared also to name the managers
for their respective precincts.
b. A. Spann, Chairman.
August 5, 1901.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07
To Cincinnati, Ohio, and Return.

Account Annual Convention, Ma
tional Baptist Association (colored)'
Cincinnati, O, September, l1th-1Sth,
Southern Railway announces rate Of
one first class fare for the round trip
from all points on it's lines to Gin
cinnati and return; dates of sale
Sept, 9Th, 10th and 18th, final limit
Sept, Goth, 1901.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07
In the Meshes of the Law.

A couple of State Constables came
over from Columbia by private con-
veyance Sunday morning and made
a raid on an alleged blind tiger.
They seized from Addison Suber,
colored, one gallon Of corn whiskey
and one keg of beer. Suber was
arrested Monday charged with violat-
ing the dispensary law. he waived
a preliminary examination and gave
bond in the sum of $500 for his ap-
pearance at the September term of
court.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07
The Worlds Greatest Fever Medicine.

Johnson's Tonic does in day
what slow Qainine cannot do in ten
days. Its splendid cures are in strik-
ing contrast with the feeble cures
made by Quinine.
If you are utterly wretched, take q
thorough course of Johnson's Tonic
and drive out every trace of Malarial
poisoning. The wise insure their
lives and the wiser insure their health
by using Johnson's Chill and Fever
Tonic. It costs so cents if it cures;
not one cent if it does not.
20-12m
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07
Notice.

ALL PERSONS INDEBTED TO THE
a Estate of w NJ Lown, deceased, are
teoues ted to make Immediate payment to
the undersigned. and those having claims
against the said Estate must present them,
daily attested, on or before the lst day
OF September next, to
JAMES +. LOWN, Executor.
August 5, 1901. 3g4lpd.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07
"What Are You Doing, Brothers?"

What are the South Carolina and
West Indian Exposition Commits
sioners for Lexington County doing
toward having the county creditably
represented at the forthcoming ES-
position? The county should have
the finest and most complete exhibit
there. This she can do if the proper
efforts are made.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07

You Know What You Are Taking
When you take Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic because the formula is
plainly printed on every bottle show
ing that it is simply iron and Quinine
in tasteless form. No cure, no pay.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07
Notice.,

All members of st. Johns Gene
terry Association, who are indebted
to the said association, are earnestly
requested to remit their dues at once
to D. Job Harman, Sec.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07
<JOlIlI jack Tar.

"Jolly" is the word generally asso-
ciated with the jack tar. He Is the
picture OF health, and the health bub-
bles over in mirth and merriment. When
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07
DR.. Pierce's Pellets cure constipation

Mr.. John NJ. Stuart, of Columbia,
visited his mother and sisters in this
place last Sunday. He was acccm-
panied by his sister-in, law, Miss
Hornsby, and two friends from the
city.
In cutting a dead pine tree re-
Gently, Mr.. Henry Wessinger discov-
cred that it was "bee tree" His
find brought him bushel of honey
and enough comb for about five
bushels of honey.
By reason of the joint Sunday
school convention being held at
Providence church, there was no
preaching either morning or evening
in st. Stephens Lutheran church in
this place last Sunday.
Uncle Jasper has returned to his
usual baunts, after sojourning awhile
at Leesville. He reports having had
delightful time, which was divided
between living eff the fat of the
land and courting pretty girls.
The fishing fever has struck The
editor and he could resist the seduc-
tive temptation to wet his line no
longer, so he and Uncle Jake arc
fighting mosquitoes and discussing
politics on the banks of the Edisto.
When you do work use the best
materials, so as to give entire salts
faction. For the best blacksmith
and wheelwright's material, call at
T. B. Aughtry & Co.'s, Columbia,
where the best can be purchased for
the least money.
Mr.. Davis CAN'T, of Black Greek,
spent Saturday and Sunday in town.
He has the reputation of being the
most skillful fisherman in that re
gion, as all his catch are of the
largest kind and small fry never bite
at his bait.
The Summer School for Teachers
opened today with Prof. S. J. Der
rick as principal and Miss Brodie,
assistant. The attendance at the
opening was gratifying and the in
dications are that the school will be
a success.
Y'ou aciU not get the Best
TNrnip Seed wnless yoM
bMy L0Ndreth's. The
Dl0ce TO get them IS at 8.
~. HeMdrir's, COiuhnbi@,
8. e..
Mr.. A. j. Fox has recovered sufi-
ciently from his recent..illness to be
taken to Providence, in Sumter
county, where he and his mother,
Mrs. J. J. Fox, now are at the home
of Rev. J. J. Myers, the brother OF
the latter.
The premium list of the 33rd An
nual Fair of the State Agricultural
ard Mechanical Society of South
Carolina has been received. The
fair this year will begin on Monday
morning, October 2S, and end on
Friday afternoon, November 1st.
I have re-opened my repair shop
on the same square, where I was
formally located, and will be pleased
to give my best services to the repair
ing of all kinds Of jewelry. Prompt
attention, lowest prices and the best
workmanship is my motto.
J. M. Craps.
Mr.. John ". Wingard died in
Brookland on Tuesday of last week
of typhoid fever. The body was in
tered at Woodford in Orangeburg
county. It will be remembered that
the wife of Mr.. Wingsrd preceded
him to the grave about month ago,
having died of the same malady.
By reference to notice elsewhereit
will be seen that Captain H. A. Spann,
Chairman of the County Democratic
Executive Committee, calls special
meeting of that committeeto arrange
for holding the primary election to
nominate candidate to succeed the
late DR.. Stokes as the member Of
Congress from the Seveneth District
orl o<bor ,,,1rrpcnc
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07

checked or unskillfully treated lead to
consumption, Golden Medical Discov-
cry" in ninety eight cases out of hum
dred works perfect and permanent
cure. It strengthens the stomach and
other organs of digestion and nutrition,
so that the body in all its parts is not
merely fed but nourished. And it IS by
nourishment that Nature builds up the
body to resist or throw off disease.
II had a terrible cough something over year
ago and could find nothing to stop it, or even to
do me a particle of good writes J. NJ. Farr;
Esq of Cameron. Screven Co. Ga. RI CHANGED
with bought a bottle Of your invaluable Golden
Medical Discovery Before had taken half 4
bottle was entirely we'll
DR.. Pierce's Pellets cure constipation.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07
TO Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
Tablets. All druggists refund the
money if it fails to cure. E. W.
Groves signeturei is on each box. 25c.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07
VIRGINIA COLLEGE

FOR YOUNG LADIES, Roanoke, va,
OPENS SEPTEMBER 2lst, 1901 ONE
" OF the leading schools for Young La.
dies in the South. New buildings, pianos
and equipment. Campus ten acres. Grand
mountain scenery in Valley of Virginia,
famed for health. European and American
teachers. Full course. Conservatory ad-
vantages in Art. Music and Eocution.
Students from thirty States. For catalogue
address
MATTE P. HARRIS. President
Sg3g Roanoke, Va.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07

people are SICK,
especially W Il e il
sickness attacks the.
lungs the doctor
often advises a sea
voyage. But in the
large majority of
cases the sea voyage
is impossible.
It is to the men
and women of the
workaday world to
whom sea voyages
Or change of climate
are impossible, that
DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery
comes as the great
est earthly boon.
Tie effect OF this
medicine upon
those whose lungs
are "wea.k" " is re-
1narkable. Even
where there is bron-
chitis, splitting of
blood, enlaciation,
weakness, condi-
tions which if un-
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-07
~ Notices aciU Ue inserted
IN the Local department at
the ala.iforna price of 5 cents
per lime, to one and all. q

index to New Advertisements.
Shoe F. Shiver.
Barbecue-Icor Hayes.
Notice-James F. Lown.
Che Hallman & Brothers.
For Logislature-John Bell Towlli-
Blood Me3itiut-Lookout Noun
t in Medicine Co.
For Laei-lature-T G. Sturkie.