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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

Frank Norris, the well-known novel
list and war correspondent, died in
San Francisco last week of appended
tbs. =.
The name of Frank Norris is closely
identified with Chicago, as he was
born in that city In 1870 and his latest
novel depicts social and business life
there. He was the son of B. F. Nor
ris, a well-known Chicagoan. but re-
ceived most of his early education on
the Pacific coast, graduating from the
San Francisco high school. and the
University of California After taking
a short postgraduate course at Hair
ward university the young man went
abroad and spent two years in Paris
studying art He returned to this
country in 1889. and in the following
year married Miss Jeanette Black In
New York.
During the Uitlander uprising In
South Africa in 1886 Norris went
there as the war correspondent of the
San Francisco Chronicle. On his re-
turn in 1S96-97 he became editor OF
the San Francisco Wave, in which
many of his short stories and
sketches were published At the out
brsak Of the spanish-American war In
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

1898 he went to Cuba as the war cor.
respondent of McClure's Magazine.
After his return from Cuba Mr..
Norris devoted himself exclusively to
literary work, and rapidly achieved an
enviable reputation as a writer of
novels and magazine stories. His
first work to attract wide attention
was The Octopus" q novel depicting
the struggle between the California
wheat growers and the railroads. This
story firmly established the writer's
reputation as q successful novelist and
excited much discussion Other works
by MI. Norris are "A Mans Woman"
"McTeague," Blk" and Moran of
the Lady Lefty"
The authors latest work, entitled
~The Pit" is the second story in the
"epic OF the wheat" began by The
Octopus" and is now being brought
out as . serial in an eastern publica-
ton. 1t il the narrative of q deal
In the Chicago wheat pit. and II sail
TO show power and originality. When
stricken with the illness that caused
his death Mr. Norris was engaged In
writing . third novel on . somewhat
similar topic His death II . Distinct
loss to American literature
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

man suffrage convention, which was
held at Seneca Falls, N. Y, on July
8, 1S48.
> She is the only signer of that call
who has stuck to her colors through
out the years end has never tagged
in the work then begun, although she
has faced storms and hurricanes OF
ridicule and vituperation.
Mrs. Stanton was born of Puritan
ancestry at Johnstown, N. Y, Novem-
Der IL, 1916. Her father was distin-
guished lawyer of the time.
She was educated at Mrs. WIZARDS
seminary at Troy. She was married
in 1910, went abroad, and on her re-
turn took up abolition. No convention
of woman suffragists was complete
without Mrs. Stanton. The cause has
lost a powerful champion.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

Mrs. Elizabeth Cady Stanton, of in
te:national fame as woman suffragist,
re*ormer and philosopher, died last
Nrek at her home in the Stewart
Apartment House, ESQ West Ninety
ses7rth street, New York.
She was eighty-seven years old. Her
v7n and her daughter and several
grandchildren were at her bedside
Vhen the end came. 1t had not been
unexpected.
For long time old age and heart
Hssease had been weakening her. She
~'as unconscious through weakness,
snd died as if merely falling into a
fteep.
Mrs. Elizabeth Cady Stanton may
truly be called the grand old woman"
If the suffragists. She was one of the
signers for the call for the first wo-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

colonel sailing into me for fair. o.
course. had to stand up to attention
and it wasn't the most comfortable
position in the world with about SO, OOe
Chinese shooting at us.
well, Liscum had just about finish
ed with one tack and was beginning
another when all of a sudden he
doubled up and went down in q hear
in front of me. 1 think that was the
end of wigging. The sheer nerve
of the man to stand up there and call
me down as IL we were in barracks
while bullets were whizzing on all
sides was wonderful. but it cost him
his life"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15
DAY OF MANY MEMORIES

Memories OF the dark days of the re-
public, when deeds of valor and SUI
blime heroism were a part of the daily
life Of every brave citizen-soidier.
were recalled and thrillingly recount
ed with choked voices, warm hand
clasps or merry laughter by the thou
sands of Union veterans assembled in
Washington 1t was the day nj annual
reunions Of the many branches of the
Grand Army-the day upon which the
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

veterans gather every year to tell
again and again the never-tirine
stories of friendships long and last
ing, of sacrifices noble and brave, of
privations stern and terrible, which
had their origin In the din of battle
or under the star-lit heavens in the
still watches of the night, when men
we're drawn together m the fellow
ship OF suffering by their common
trials and dangers
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

Opportunities and Business Chances
Never were greater or more attractive
than now in the Great Southwest
Missouri, Kansas, Indian Territory,
Oklahoma and Texas.
If you're interested, write for par
ticuIars. James Barker, Genl Pass
& Tiki Agt-, NJ. X. & T. Ry., $50 Vain
wright Bldg, ST. Louis.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

Few Hours for British Laoorer
At present the proportion OF WORK
ing time is smaller in Britain nan =
any other nation The asserlou =
true alike In respect OF agriculture. %
industry. OF bookkeeping. OF commerce
and Of the professions
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

Col. Mills OF West Point reports the
passing of hazing-" Hazing has
passed" every other year during the
academy's century of life. But some
how it doesn't stay passed When
youthful spirits pass hazing willard
not before
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

When New York policemen die
and leave $4,000 savings hidden
away in their desks 1t is time to quit
laughing at the small boy who, with
all the world before him. deliberately
decides that when he grows up he
win be . policeman
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

Grace of Spanish Women.
All well-trained Spanish women are
taught to handle the sword from their
earliest years, and as a result they
are noted for their admirable figures
and easy walk.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

An English critic complains of the
'1evity with which matters of the
gravest Importance are treated by the
American papers" Some American
paper has evidently had a paragraph
or two about him.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Chndren
Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse
in the Children's Home in New York Cures
Feverishness, Bad Stomach, Teething Dis
orders, move and regulate the Bowels and
Destroy Worms. Over &c, 600 testimonials
At all druggists, 25c- Sample FREE Ad-
dress Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy, N Y.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

La Soufriere is uneasy again. The
volcano is distinctly feminine. An
other explosion may be expected
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

France has q coal strike OF her
own. in hattering imitation Of the
elder republic.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

The autobiography of the sultan Of
Turkey should be valuable work
for persons to read who desire to pay
their debts with 100 per cent of prom
Uses.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

1t will be noticed that the simpler
the operation is, the more doctors 1t
requires to perform it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

A st. Paul paper asks: After
peace what?" The scramble for the
price Of q ton or two.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

Another person has been seriously
hurt by a devil wagon. Fortunately it
was only the chauffeur"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

Hottest Spot on Earth.
At Kouka, in Central Africa, the
average annual temperature is S3-5
degrees Fahrenheit. This is the
worlds record for heat.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

A Kentucky woman has had her
pastor read to her the sermon he in
tends to deliver at her funeral. If
he is q wise pastor the meal ought
to be irst-class when he takes din
ner with that lady hereafter.
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Bride. Took ve.r. to build.

Bridge Took Years to Build
Old London bridge took the record
time of thirty-three years to build. II
was begun in 1176, and not completed
til 1909 The present bridge was be
gun in 1884, and finished in 1891 It
cost f5O0, 900.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

DO YOUR CLOTHES LOOK YELLOW
If SO, use Red Cross Ball Blue. 1t will make
them white snow. Q OF. package cents
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15
MONUMENT TO GEN. GIBSON

to enter Kentucky, and the survivor
of the regiment remember with 4
thrill the enthusiastic reception q,
Louisville. "-Chicago Inter Ocean.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

Russell Sage has almost arrived
at a point from which he is able to
see that money isn't everything.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

The trolley car has met its match at
last. Two Infatuated bulls chased an
electric in New Jersey, and it wouldn't
have escaped if the track hadn't been
down grade.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

Bishop Hartzell says the South AT
rican mines are very rich. We sus
pected that even before the Boer war
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

John w. Gates is a patriot He gave
dinners in London with American
green corn as the chief dish.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

The rise in the price of pepsin is
reported to be due to the opening
of the channg dish season.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

They draw snakes from the water
faucets in Chicago now. But the water
faucets are not the only ones.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

A watched pot never boils, and the
chances are that those Venetian stee-
pies whose collapse is anticipated will
never tumble.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

In a Wisconsin school a group Of
goods tied freshmen girls with ropes
and exhibited them. Who will say
young women are not fitted for the
higher education?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

Minister WI and Chaancey M.
Depew may now have q chance to be
heard again.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

Carrie Nation threatens to go
abroad and break up the liquor bust
ness, to which new American inva-
sion we respectfully call the attention
of the London Times.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

Among those who are gratified to
learn that the coal strike is practically
over are the muskrats who live in
the peat beds.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

Peculiar Russian Hotels
In some of the smaller Russian
hotels visitors are obliged to find
their own bedclothes.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

Europe's sympathy with the Boerl
has failed to manifest itself when pu
ON q cash basis.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

A tourist who visited La Soufriere
recently boasts of having cooked eggs
in boiling spring on the side of the
mountain. Omelet Soufriere?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

A daughter of Eve caught passing
worthless checks blames it on her hus-
band. At least there is case where
the man did the tempting.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

Don't worry if your associates push
you to the wall. You will find the
wall handy as brace when you get
ready to push back.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

Domestics in Great Britain.
Great Britain has 1851 900 domestic
servants, earning e6s, 100000 per an
mum.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

The most uninteresting person in
the world is he who is interested in
everything equally.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

A proposal party is a new and
clever entertainment for winter, but
you should be careful to whom you
propose.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

A direct express train will leave
Vienna for Picking on Jan. 1. All
aboard for the land of the lady
boxers.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

The total amount of money in cir
culation in this country at this time
is $2.275, 6S6, 651; have you the odd
L?
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DEFIANCE srARc1

Comets are probably male; their &c
centricities can be computed.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

When people are mad at you. you
never think they have any cause.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

A man in Marion, Ind, killed his
wife because she talked all the time.
What on earth did he expect when he
got married?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

1t has taken thirty years to dis
tribute the estate left by Morse, the
inventor of the telegraph. Nothing
electric about that
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

To Cure a Cold in One day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. An
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

Baltimore Led All Cities.
Gas was first used as a street illum-
inant in Baltimore, gas limps being in
troduced in that city in the year 1916.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

YESTERDAY.

It II not far to Yesterday
And there we turn our eyes
To where the good glad memories
In pleasing pictures rise.
The faded roses of to-day
Grow red and rich with dew,
And where gray clouds are spreading
We see the skies of blue.
Just down the way il Yesterday
There sunshine always beams:
To-day we close our eyes and see
Our Yesterday in dreams:
To-day we hear the long-dead song.
And now we understand
It's cadence, and know why 1t made
Our Yesterday all grand
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

THE BEST RESULTS IN SEARCHING
can be obtained only by using Defiance
Starch, besides getting 4 OF: more Tor
same money-no cooking required
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

his companion in arms by the hand
and had him lodged in his quarters.
or row of houses where the servants
Hved.-Leshe's Monthly.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

Thread From Cotton.
Out of a single pound of cotton T.
TO miles of thread have been spun.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

Mrs. Wfnslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething softens the gums, reduces IN
Illumination alAys PAIN cures wind cofic. Csc bottle
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

1t is rather hard to be petty out
doors; there is so much breadth all
around.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

The man who thinks leads the
crowd,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

Might may not make right, but it
seldom gets left.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

The Castro coat tails are still avail
able as q checkerboard.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

Mix passion and selfishness and You
come as near gettin gto love as any
thing.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

I have more fear of hypocritical
old cuss than have Of a hardened old
sinner.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

Originality is a new flavor gfver
to an o1d-fashioned cocktail.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

Never monkey with buzz-saw when
it is busy
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

Piety does more than pity for the
needy.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

A little way to Yesterday
To-day may have its fears,
Yet Yesterday IL filled with smiiea.
Tomorrow has Its tears
To-day-to-morrow- of them,
When we can ind the way
That leads us to the golden land
The land of Yesterday?
It Is not far to Yesterday.
With glamour of the rose:
With haunting echo of the song
That thrilled us. to the close
Tomorrow and To-day win lose
Their darkness and their gloom.
And each will soon be Yesterday
With melody and bloom
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

iowa Farms 81 Per Acre Cash,
balance u crop TN paid. MULHALL. Sioux City. Ia
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

DEFIANCE STARCH
should be in everv household, none 50
good, besides OF. more for 10 cents than
any other brand of cold water starch.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES pro-
duce the brightest and fastest colors.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

a Gettysburg Monument.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-15

r..~ Houre for British LaborereL
A. preaent the proportion of work
49, t,,r. !. smaller in Britain than In
.nv other nation. The assertion II
true alike In respect of agriculture. OF
industry, OF bookkeeping. of commerce
and Of the professions
Bridge Took Years to Build
Old London bridge took the record
time of thirty-three years to build IL
was begun in 1176, and not ompleted
til 1909 The present bridge was be
yum in 1874, and finished in 1881 It
cost f6O0.0 900.
Mix passion and selfishness and you
come as near gettin gto love as any
thing.
OPPORTUNITIES and Business Chances
Never were greater or more attractive
than now in the Great Southwest
Missouri, Kansas, Indian Territory,
Oklahoma and Texas.
If you're interested, write for par
ticuIars. James Barker, Genl Pass
& Tiki Agt-, M. X. T. Ry-, $50 Vain
wright Bldg, St Louis
1t is rather hard to be petty out
doors; there is so much breadth all
around.
iowa Farms 81 Per Acre Cash,
balance u crop tn paid. MULHALL. Sioux City. Ia
Might may not make right, but it
seldom gets left
Mother Gr.y's Sweet Powders for Children
Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse
in the Children's Home in New York Cures
Feverishness, Bad Stomach, Teething Dis
orders, move and regulate the Bowels ana
Destroy Worms. Over 30 600 testimonials
At all druggists, CSC Sample FREE Ad-
dress Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy, N Z.
Never monkey with buzz-saw when
it is busy.
THE BEST RESULTS IN sTARCHINo
can be obtained only by using Defiance
Starch, besides getting o. more tor
same money-no cooking required
Piety does more than pity for the
needy.
To Cure a Cold in One day.
Take Laxative Bro.no Quinine Tablets. An
druggists refund money if it fails to cure 25c.
/ Don't worry If your associates push
you to the wall. You will find the
wall handy as brace when you get
4, ready to push back.
Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
children teethng, softens the gums, reduces m
Illumination aays pain, wind cotic Csc bottle.
When people are mad at you, you
never think they have any cause.
PUTNAM FADELESS DYES pro-
duce the brightest and fastest colors-
The man who thinks leads the
crowd.
DO YOUR CLOTHES LOOK YELLOW
If So use Red Cross Ball Blue. 1t will make
them white snow. OF. package cents.
Comets are probably male; their &C.
centricities can be computed.
DEFIANCE STARCH
should be in everv household. none 30
good, besides OF. more for 10 cents than
any other brand of cold water starch.
The most uninteresting person in
the world is he who is interested in
everything equally.
EMp 49,
! nALIF'0s3sREEH,zAx,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-26
EXPRESS SYMPATHY
FOR SENATOR IVES
Appropriate Resolutions Adopted by
Democratic Precinct chaIrmen
of Fifth Ward.

The Fifth ward precinct chafrmen at a
meeting Friday night elected the follow
ing officers of the ward of the ward or
ganization: Nsss
Chairman, w. c. Woldt; vice chairman,
]. w. Dougherty; treasurer, Peter H. Van
Hoven; secretary, M. ]. Mcmahon.
The meeting also adopted the following
resolutions of sympathy on being in
formed of the illness of Senator John H.
Ives:
Resolved, That we renew our confidence
and esteem in the present state senator
from this district, Hon. John H. Ives, and
we pledge ourselves to make every hon
orable effort to secure his reelection,
and that we hereby express our sincere
and hearty sympathy for him in his pres
ent Illness, and earnestly wish for hts
speedy reStora ton to perfect health.
He has been an able, efficient and
honorable representative Of his constitu-
ency in the senate, and his reelection
is demanded for the best interests of the
district and his friends and fellow
citizens hope for his personal presence
among them at an early day.
At a meeting of the Seventh ward pre-
cinet chairman r. D. O'Brien was elected
chairman to succeed NJ. Doran Jr., re-
signed. and George C. Lambert was
| elected vice chairman.
of the Eighth ward will meet this after
noon at 8 o'clock at Wagner's hall,
Charles and Western avenue.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-26
HELPING AFHlEND
LEADS TOBANKRUPTCY
Lars John HesmAn, Dne Of the Vic.
Tins of Haas, the Plausible
Payne Avenue Grocer.

Lars John Hegmany one of the VIC
Tins of Albert Haas, the Payne avenue
grocer, yesterday filed petition in
bankruptcy In the United States dis
trict court. He gives This liabilities as
$1,895. Of this sum $1s230 is for a note
executed by Mr.. Hegfnan Jointly with
Haas in favor Of julius Tebeau. The
money went to Haas, who shortly aft
erwards disappeared, and when the
note fell due Tebeau brought suit in
the district court. Last week the case
was tried, and the jury rendered q YER
dict against Hegman.
The balance of the Indebtedness,
man by the missing Haas. 1t is for
money Of the Swedish Lutheran mis-
sion intrusted to Hegman, and by him
turned over to Haas for investment
The plausible grocer seemed q veritable
Napoleon of finance to the honest,
hard working mechanic, as to many
others, and he readily listened to his
schemes for conquering fortune by a
short and easy method.
Mr.. Hegman's assets are stated at
$1,000, value of his homestead, which is
claimed as exempt. In addition to this
is note of Haas, in Hegman's favor
for $500, which he describes, doubtless
with perfect accuracy, as being Of
doubtful value.
Edward J. Lee, a railway brakeman,
filed a petition showing his liabilities
to be $365.60, and his assets $75.
The petition of Charles r.. Hammar-
gren, typesetter, states his liabilities
at S559.68' and his assets at $290.70.