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WILLS FILED FOR PROBATE.
Disposition of the Estate of the Late
William D. Shreve.

The viii of William o. Shreve. dated
April 1 last. was filed Yesterday for pro-
bate. BY it's terms the testator directs
the following disposition to be made of
his estate: TO his sons Samuel r. and
John H. Shreve, one-hdlf interest in the
commission business at 92i b Street north
west. 1t is explained that the other half
of the business is owned by his sons
William Q. Shreve. jr., and Charles NJ.
Shreve. His sons are directed, however.
to pay to their mother the sum of $50
weekly during her lifetime. The remain
der of the estate Is divided among the
children named and SaIlie w. Wilson and
May K. Fitzsmmons. of Philadelphia. Pa.
ChriStabelle L. Brown. in her will dated
August 5. 1893. directs that her estate be
divided as follows: To her daughter.
Lucy i. Flint. several pieces of jewelry;
to her grandson, Weston B. Flint, a ring
and s.; to her granddaughter. Christa-
belle Sabine, book and s., and to Mamie
b. Sabine and Lucy Flint. her wearing APP
parel. The remainder of the estate. real
and personal. is left to William B. Brown,
the husband of the testatriX.
The times., 1901-04-12
MONTGOMERY COUNTY NOTES.
The Sudden Death of Postmaster
Jones. of Rockville.

ROCKVILLE Md. April 1t.-Postmas-
ter Charles s. Jones died here suddenly
last night about O'Clock in the grocery
store of Il. V. RObey. Some one asked
him how he was feeling after his severe
attack of the grip. He replied that he
was feeling well. and a few mo-
ments afterward he fell dead on the floor,
supposedly from heart failure.
Mr.. Jones was one of the leading citi-
zens of this place. He leaves a widow
and five children. Charles NJ. and Ralph
T. Jones, of Washington, and Hattie.
Marie, and Edmund, of this place
Mr.. Jones was appointed postmaster at
Rockville by President Mckinley on May
il. 1898 He was an earnest Republican.
Mr. Jones was born December >, 1872,
near Cecilton. Md. While a young man
he engaged in the mercantile business
near his home at Ceclton, and afterward
became local salesman for the firm of c.
Aultman & Co. of Canton. Ohio. He
Travelled considerably in various parts of
this State New Jersey. Delaware, Vir-
ginia. Pennsylvania, and West Virginia
In 1882 he came to Rockville where. in
1887 he engaged in business with S. b.
Lyddane.
Mr.. Jones was married twice first in
1863 TO Miss Emma G. Beaston, and after
her death he married. in 1883, Miss La
vinia Lyddane. Fraternally. Mr. Jones
was a Mason. being member of the
Gaithersburg lodge.
The Supervisors of Election for this
county have appointed the following per
sons to make copy of the registration
books for the use of the census enumera-
tors: Thomas Griffith, William Leizear
Stephen Lyddane, jr., A. j. Almoney,
Bowie f. Waters. and Robert c. Hilton
A complete copy of the books is to be
made and delivered to the Supervisor of
Census at Baltimore on Monday, April
IS. 1901.
Miss Elliot. of Philadelphia will ad-
dress the public school teachers of this
section of the county in the Rockville
High School, on April Is and IS. upon
How TO Teach Geography" She will
also speak on the same subject before the
teachers in other sections of the county.
Miss Elliot was one of the speakers at
the annual teachers institute held here
In February last.
1t is understood that Alfred c. Tolson
of Colesviile district. this county will
be a candidate for the Democratic nomi-
na.i for county commissioner from the
fifth collection district, and that Frank
f. Clark OF Wheaton District will enter
the contest for the shrievalty noInna-
zion.
Miss Hortense Dorsey, of Germantown
md George NJ. Hunter of this place
Tere married at noon yesterday at the
3me of the brides mother, Mrs H. D.
s 'aters Father Gaynor performed the
lrriage ceremony. The wedding was a
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$29S for boys double breast
ed two-piece suits; short pants;
these suits are very well made
and of good material; sold ey
erywhere at S4.00.
SOC for ladies' percale wrap
pers; a variety of patterns; all
fast colors; so dozen in the lot;
regular $1.00 value.
19c for Children's gingham
dresses, trimmed with embroid-
cry; very pretty effects.
49c for ladies' straw braid
hats. made on wire frames; all
cOl0rs, including black and
white; sold during Easter for
Toe.
25c for brown mixed golf
cloth; so much in demand for
walking and rainy day skirts;
the 49c value.
375c for black figured India
silks; full "A inches in width;
has excellent wearing quality,
and sells everywhere for 59c.
3Jc for white shaker flannel;
spring weight; good quality.
SOC for ladies' Wei kid button
shoes; sizes from D to a.; only
26 pairs, and regular $500 style.
29c for mems overalls; we'll
made and strong.
Sc for mems garters.
Sc for mems all-silk string
ties.
Sc for mems all-silk shield
bows.
22c for women's samples of
summer underwear.
19c for children's E-Z waists;
25c sort.
S19S for ladies' black and col
Ored taffeta silk waists; slightly
soiled and mussed from show
ing; otherwise perfect; formerly
sold for s..
So for the choice of a lot of la
dies black cheyiOt and Venetian
suits; variety of styles and some
elaborately trimmed.
$50 for ladies' taffeta silk
underskirts with ACCORDION
pleated founces; $40 values; all
shades.
Sc for our 12c candy; nougets
and paste.
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TO BE BURIED AT HOMESTEAD
Arrangements for the Funeral Of the
l.nte Alexander Ashley.

The funeral of Alexander Ashley. of the
Weather Bureau, who died yesterday
morning ut his home. sos Twenty third
Street northwest, win take place Saturday
afternoon al 3 o'clock from Union Metho-
dist Episcopal Church, Interment will be
at Homestead, Pa.
Mr. Ashley was well known in official
life in Washington. He was born in Penn
sylVania When the civil war broke out
he came to Washington and became Il
clerk of the Signal Corps. lie later be-
came chief clerk of the Signal Corps. and
was subsequently transferred TO the
Weather Bureau, where he retained his
connection until death. He was promi-
nent Methodist, and several times was
a lay delegate to the general conference
of that denomination.
About three weeks ago Mr.. Ashley be-
came i'll with the grip. Complications set
in and resulted in his death. He IS sur
vived by two sons Alexander NJ Ashley.
of the Weather Bureau, and Charles Ash
lev. of Homestead Pa, and by daugh
ter, Mrs. Robert Weech. of Baltimore.
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39c for boys laundered white
and figured percale shirt waists,
with patent Wristbands; some
with collars; some without; the
regular 69c kind.
4Tc for stair or runner oil
cloth, in a variety of new de
signs and colOrs; price usually
Zoe.
$3.49 for ladies', misses, and
children's trimmed hats and
bonnets; very stylish; hand
somely trimmed in all the new
est effects; regular price S6.9S.
lie for bleached Turkish
wash rags.
95c for bath towels; the alb
sorbent honey-comb kind; extra
large size; regular 15c value.
1c for cake of toilet soap.
39c for percale waists in new
and pretty styles; all fast colors.
$1.69 for boys plain blue and
mixed cheyi0t sailor blouse
suits; in new styles; sizes 3 to z;
sold always for from 81 to So.
15c for our 19c candy; choice
chocolates.
S1.55 for women's stylish silk
parasols; lot of samples; sold as
high as So and 81.
25c for infants null caps;
pretty styles.
$3.50 for ladies' suits of blue,
grey, tan, black, brown, and
green Venetian. cheyiot serge,
broadcloth, and homespun, in
Eton and coat effects; $500
values.
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S7.9S for black broadcloth
skirt, with tucks, founce, and
braid.
SIC for white striped curtain
swiss, in a variety of new pat
terms; full 40-inch width; the
10c sort.
15c for ingram carpet rem
nants; suitable for rugs; SOC
value.
23c yard for extra heavy floor
oilcloth; very many new pat
terms and colorings; usual price,
SOC.
19c for boys brownie over
alls; sampson strength: sizes
from 4 to 10; regular value, 39c.
45c for mems percale shirts;
two laundered collars.
35c for mems soft percale
shirts; white Numbered neck
bands.
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Csc for ladies' underskirts;
black and colored mercerized
satine; lustrous as silk.
39c for all-wool black storm
serge; excellent wearing quail
ity; regular soc value.
2Ic for jar of Roxoleum-good
for burns and chapped hands.
95c-about 800 yards of silks;
some remnants; some full
pieces; a good value at twice the
price.
19c yard for bleached table
damask, rich designs; regular
30c value.
Ole for boys wash pants that
sell usually for 39e.
12Ic for "a table Oilcloth;
very best quality; in white and
marble designs; sells for 25c
regularly.
The times., 1901-04-12
BOND DECLARED FORFEITED.
Walters Accused of EmbezzIing
From Hotel FaiI TO Appenr.

Patrick Walsh and William Lynch
charged with embezzlement from James
r. keenan,, proprietor of the Hotel Cor
don. failed TO appear in the Police Court
yesterday morning when the case against
them was called for hearing, and the
court declared forfeited the $500 bond
furnished by each of the accused. 1t is
thought that both men fed the city sever
81 days ago. Walsh and Lynch were en-
ployod at the Hotel Gordon as walters
u was said that by means of duplicate
checks they robbed their employer of a
large sum. The men were watched for
several days by Policeman Peyton and
Private Detective Laughln. and. II is
said. were caught in their Illicit opera
tiOns. Shortly after their arrest they
were released on bond.
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CONTINUED.

9Sc for ladies' white waists; (;
some trimmed with lace and EN-
broidery; some tucked; some
plain; ten different styles from
which to select.
SC yard for chenille, in light
blue, lavender, and pink. which
usually sells at Zoe yard.
SIC for black moire per-
caline; one yard wide; regular
10c value.
29c for all-wool ladies' cloth;
full 36 inches wide; good line of
shades, including black; soc
value.
$500 for ladies', misses, and
children's trimmed hats; these
are copies of our more expen-
sive designs and of very good
quality material. The selection
includes round hats, turbans.
toques, bonnets, etc. Sold pre-
Yiously at IS and 80.
19c for best Holland window
shades, in all cOlors, including
fixtures.
$19.9S for ladies' handsome
tailor-made suits of broadcloth,
homespun, Venetian, eheviot,
and pebble cheyiot, in black,
blue, tan, brown, green, grey,
and red; silk-lined jackets, and
in variety of effects; all $4,000
values.
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10 to II.

S1.49 for ladies' flannel waists
have been selling up to $500.
49c for satine underskirts;
black and in colors; Il good skirt
at twice the money.
15c for sprays of roses, with
foliage; half-blown roses, with
foliage; yiolets, etc; sold at
Easter for 33c.
S4c yard for short lengths of
narrow and heavy-welt piquc
white only; regular 19c value;
4 to 10 yards.
24c for 36-inch granite suit
ings; a nice selection of spring
shades; just the thing for
pretty costumes.
SOC for fancy taffeta silks;
some full pieces; some waist
lengths; good selection of
pretty combinations; sell else
where from $1.00 to $1.25 yard.
25c for mems percale laun-
dered shirts zone pair cuffs;
sizes 16 TO Is.
The times., 1901-04-12
HECHT AND COnPANY,
Sf2-5t5 Seventh Street
HER INJURIES PERMANENT.
Miss Kate L. Elliott Sues the Capital
Construction Company.

Kate L. Elliott yesterday filed suit
against the Capital Construction Com
pany to recover s.. 900. claimed as damages
for personal injuries. 1t is stated that on
January II last the defendant was lessee
and manager of an apartment house,
known as Portner Flats. at the corner of
Fifteenth and L Streets. in which was
operated a certain elevator, for the use
of the guests. On the date mentioned
Miss Elliott states that she was injured
in the elevator referred to by the falling
of seat or bench, which. it is declared,
was defective and insecure.
1t is stated that the seat fell upon the
plaintiffs foot, bruising and decorating
and shattering her instep. So severe We're
her injuries that Miss Elliott states she
was unable to attend to her lawful buSi-
ness and personal affairs. Her power of
Iocomotion it is said is impaired and she
has been made cripple for life.
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15c for black fish-net yelling;
25c sort.
45c for lot of mOusseline de
sole and liberty silk, in va
riety of colors, including pink,
blue, violet, black, and white;
regular 75c value.
7Jc for embroideries and in
sertings; ) inches in width; just
half the value.
SIC for satin and taffeta silk
ribbons; No. 30 and No. go width.
25c (l0-yard pieces) for No. L
black satin velvet ribbons for
dress trimmings.
The times., 1901-04-12
LISToN D. BASS CONVICTED.
A Jury Finds Him Guilty of UnIaw-
fully Using the Mails

Iiston D. Bass was convicted yesterday
in Criminal Court No ! on an Indictment
charging him with using the United
States mails for unlawful purposes. The
case was submitted to the jury at p. m,
and the verdict was reported three hours
later.
The trial of Bass was begun before JUS
tice Barnard March %, and occupied the
attention Of the court since, except on
Saturdays The Government was repre-
sented by Assistant District Attorneys
Thomas G. Taylor and Harry Bingham.
and Bass by Attorneys Douglass q Doug
lass and Leckie &, Fulton. The indict-
ment which was found against Bass in
December last charged him with obtain
ing money from persons in different parts
Of the United States by fraudulent
schemes and devices. Soon after the in
dictment was returned Bass gave bond
in the sum Of s., 600 for his appearance for
trial.
1t was set forth IN the indictment that
Bass represented himself as the president
and manager of institutions known as the
Union Teachers Agency and the "Bu-
reau of Civil Service Instruction Il was
claimed that Bass advertised these insti-
tutions widely and by that means obtained
money from many persons. In connec-
tion with the management of the Union
Teachers Agency Bass it was claimed,
represented that he would recommend his
patrons for vacancies in schools through
out the country. The Bureau of Civil
Service Instruction" il IS claimed was
represented to be an institution through
the agency of which the patrons would
be prepared to pass eXanoinatior~ ore
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CONTINUED.

39c for 10-yard pieces No. IL
black satin-back velvet ribbons
for dress trimmings.
12c for lot of taffeta silk rib
bons, in fancy, plain, and pastel
shades.
35c for mems unlaundered
shirts.
25c for mems summer under
wear.
Colored and black broadcloth
skirts, S4.9S.
The times., 1901-04-12
THE PROSECUTION ABANDONED.
Conspiracy Charge Against Local
knights of Labor Dropped.

The Government yesterday abandoned
the prosecution of what is known as the
Knights of Labor conspiracy case. In
June. 1898. the grand jury reported in
dictments against twelve members of the
local order of the Knights of Labor
charging them with conspiracy under the
antitrust law. The persons against
whom the indictments were found are
Joseph e. Fenton. William T. GOsnell.
s. A Clements. James +. OMeara. James
McIVor. A. NJ. Lawson. Hugh Digney.
John l.. Heeb. Michael Cuff, Charles A
Maiden and Thomas Z. o. Dea. They were
members of District Assembly No. 65 the
central body of the Knights of Labor in
the District.
The specific charge against the persons
named was that they cOnSpired 10 in
lure the business of local firm. When
they were arrested they gave bond in
the sum of $500 each for their appearance
for trial
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S1.9S for boys spring top
coats, in tan, covert, and black
cheyiOts; sizes II, 13 ,and IA. A
very swell garment, which sold
as high as $500.
SOC for boys knee pants; some
with double seat and knee; sell
regularly at 59c.
S19S for girls all-wool reef
ers, in sizes 4 to IL years; a Sc
lection in navy, red, tan, and
reseda.
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very quiet one only few of the near
relatives Of the contracting parties being
present
There will be a union temperance meet
ing IN the Rockville Presbyterian Church
on next SUNDAY evening to he addressed
by the Rev. S. +. Nicholson. State Su-
perintendent of the Maryland Anti-Saloon
League. Mr.. Nicholson. who was former
~ a member of the Indiana Legislature.
and is the author of the Nicholson State
temperance law, has had large experience
in temperance work and his coming at
this time is looked forward TO with much
interest by the temperance people of this
town
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29c for ladies' red, tan, and
black Turkish slippers; only 36
pairs; our regular 75c slipper.
75c for youths tan and black
Wei kid lace shoes; sizes / and
II; SO pairs from which to Sc
lect; also . pairs mems calf
shoes; size 9 and 81; regular
$3.50 value.
&c for copy of instrumental
and vocal sheet music.
45c for mems soft cheyiot
shirts, with white neckband; all
sizes.
soc for mems white laundered
shirts Eclipse brand.
39c for women's kid gloves,
slightly soiled from handling.
121c for women's fancy hos
iery.
125c for women's Swiss rib
bed vests.
Sc for Torchon laces; Zoe sort.
3Jc for lot of embroideries
and insertings.
12Jc for boys Champion shirt
waists; we'll made; regular 25c
waist.
81. .9S for boys double breast
ed, short-pants suits; all sizes;
the kind that will cost you $500
elsewhere.
19c for best quality Holland
window shades. in all colors, in
Guiding fixtures.
69c for spreads; extra heavy
and double-bed size; very pretty
Marseilles patterns; regular 81
value.
15c for white applique shams
and bureau and washstand
scarfs; some slightly damaged;
regular Soc sort.
S6.9S for ladies' taffeta silk
skirts: best black and trimmed
with satin ribbon; SS.9S values.
S2.49 for ladies blue, brown,
and grey homespun skirts, with
hounces; S3.9S values.
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9Sc for white lawn shirt
waists; newest designs; ten
styles from which to select.
9Sc for odd lot of muslin un-
derwear; embracing skirts,
gowns, etc; have sold for S1.50.
S1.39 for mems Congress
shoes; hand sewed; pointed
toes; regular $500 value; only
IA pairs.
The times., 1901-04-12
Coal Cutting Machinery.

Acting Consul General Westacott. Of
London, reports that an enquiry has been
made at that office for the names of firms
American coal-cutting ma
chinery. He requests that all replies be
addressed 10 the United States Consul
late General, London.
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Played for the I

Miss Mary Kimball ga
piano recital at the Whit
day morning for the Pres
Mckinley and some of
Both the President and fl
expressed themselves as q
Miss Kimball's playing.
clusion she was presented
tiful bunch of roses by NJ
Miss kimball will give "A
Saturday, April 20.
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Mems Sl.75
pants, 81.

in Dover Street falls eastward from Thir-
teenth Street. at which point the sewer
is but six and a half feet below the grade
surface For this reason he is of the
opinion that this sewer cannot be ex-
tended to serve the premises referred to.
and he states that there is no other sew
er that can be made available for it's
drainage.
An extensively signed petition has been
sent to the Commissioners relative to
the proposed transfer of Lient. John c.
Daley from the Ninth to the Fourth Pre-
cinct on or about July l OF this year.
The petition contains the names of Il
large number of the business men and
residents of the northeast section, and it
prays the Commissioners and Major and
Superintendent of Police that Lieutenant
Daley be permitted to remain where he
is. The petition sets forth that Lieuten-
ant Daley has the respect and confidence
of the people of the Ninth precinct, and
that they will feel more secure If the
lieutenant is allowed to remain, espe-
of the summer resort at Chesapeake
Junction. the race track at Benning, and
the establishment of the new baseball
park III that precinct.
Commissioner Ross stated yesterday
that so far as he knew Lieutenant Daley
had done good work in the precinct ana
that would be duly considered in any
action that might be taken in connection
with the matter.
1t is understood that the removal of
Lieutenant Daley 10 the Fourth precinct
is entirely tentative. and that there is no
certainty that it will be done or even Sc
riousiy considered.
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The Era0kland Citizens Association re-
Gently requested that the sewer in Dover
Street be extended east TO Fourteenth
Street, Brookland. Acting upon the ad-
vice % -. =. McComb the Superintend-
ent Of Sewers, the Commissioners have
decided that the request cannot be grant
ed. The report of the Superintendent Of
Sewers was to the effect that the slope
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; 39c for cOutil and satine cor
. sets; both short and long
lengths; lace trimmed.
54c for muslin corset covers.
15c yd. for cream curtain
! scrim; pretty patterns and
worth SC yard.
! 29c for misses and children's
, untrimmed hats, various colors;
sold Easter at 69c.
15c yd. for unbleached mus
lin; closely woven; any quantity
You may desire,
25c yd. for lining and stiffen-
ing remnants; an odd lot which
must be closed out quickly:
good quality.
1c for box of mourning pins.
&c for tan shoe polish; Zoe
value.
Ace for ladies oxfords, Ju-
liets, and strap slippers; have
been selling at S1.25; only %
pairs of these.
&c for mems balbriggan hose.
4c for mems fancy hose.
sc for mems collars.
&c for ladies' black hosiery.
79c for children's black rib
bed hosiery.
10ac for boys wool knee
pants; 25c usually.
$1.49 for boys vestie suits;
plain blue cheviot; all sizes;
regular $500 value.
65c for waterproof felt win
dow shades; all colors.
S19S for ladies black cheviot
dress skirts; full wide and new
est in effect; So values.
$1.9S for lot of ladies' tan
covert cloth spring weight jack
cts; well lined and desirable in
style.
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Pgsre Blood of powder:
Soft, Healthy Skin

of the skin. The treatment must begin
ons antidoted or neutralized. S. S. 5. d
I'D the blood and flushes the little gla
restores healthy action to the skin. Th
and beauty to rough, red, pimply SIX
is rich, pure b,ood, such as S. S. s. max
ing blackheads, blotches and irritating, /
health. s. s. 6. contains no mercury.
purely vegetable remedy aud the safest
Write our physicians fo- advice or info
and skin diseases, and you can have the
Blood and Skin Diseases free. Tnl
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the Civil Service Com

tIle 1lNli otfNitc lOiil
Some of those who
tration I'm the Union
were brought from ia
tify in the case. The
was concluded Tuesd
II o'clock and Assistan
Bingham then began
ment for the GOvernme
were not finished until
day afternoon, and af
Justice Barnard the ca
10 the jury at 2:05 p. m
When the verdict was
counsel gave notice tha
new trial would be filed
ant was released on b,
result.
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The Skin An fuf ''sts sts,O TO

glands blood through
entirely
brief of time and the poisonous matter forced back into the ecu
death in
provided with certain others which out it oily substance keeping
cold blood skin
closely related whatever affects seriously nerfere with the unc
of
the andsk
quickly EEGFnaI ana
itself upon
of S~OsSCnS
eruptved diseases character of the
too blood
every the blood has its peculiar ppe The
noonlya
glands quickly blood
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gain the blood through the skin sod
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1eChts have asked attend Hour
such extraordinary values this

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n cv ~ t enent
The times., 1901-04-12

Or. f. G. Benson. Secretary Of the Eclec-
tic Medical Society OF the District of Co
lunbia, has forwarded to the Commits
sioners a list Of names from which to Sc
lect a member of the Eclectic Board of
Medical Examiners, TO I'LL the vacancy
caused by the resignation of Dr. Geddes.
The names suggested were ten In num-
Der. ana from the list Commissioner Mac
farland nominated the secretary of the
society. DIR. y. Q. Benson. for the position