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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-09-18
The Carna huba Palm.

Undoubtedly the most marvellous
tree in the world grows in Brazil, says
The Boston Transcript. 1t is the carna
huba palm, and can be employed fol
many useful purposes. It's roots pro
duce the same medicinal effects as sar
saparilla It's stems afford strCng
light fibres, which acquire a beautiful
lustre, and serve also for joists, rafters
and other building materials, as well as
for stakes for fences.
From parts Of the tree wines ant
vinegar are made. 1t yields also sac
charine substance, as we'll as a starch
resembling sago It's fruit is used fol
feeding cattle. The pulp has an agree
able taste, and the nut, which is olea
ginous and emulsive. is sometimes used
as substitute for coffee. OF the wood
of the stem musical instruments, water
tubes and pumps are made. The pitch
is an excellent substitute for cork
from the stem a white liquid similar
to the milk of the cocoanut and a floul
resembling maizena, may be extracted
Or the straw hats, baskets, brooms
and mats are made. A considerable
quantity of this straw is shipped tt
Europe, and a part of it returns to Bra
I'll manufactured into hats. The straw
is also used for thatching houses
Moreover, salt is extracted from it, and
likewise an allxali used in the manu-
.faature Of common soap.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-09-18
HUMOROUS.


Tommy-Pop, what grows On a fam
lily tree: Tommy's Pop-Blockheads
principally.
Wigg-I suppose you think you look
better with glasses? Wagg-Yes. and
l see better, too.
There are five senses" says the
chronic borrower, !" and the greatest
Of these is touch"
Hook-Newlywed has grown quite
staid since his marriage. Nye-Stayed
athome, suppose you mean:
Blobbs-Wigwag seems to have
very uncertain temper. Slobbs-That's
better than one that is certainly bad.
viii you share my humble lot?
begged the sutton. !. Yes, if there's
cottage on it," answered the crafty
maid
This poem would be good but for
one thing" remarked the editor.
What's that?" inquired the poet. at
isn't"
Brown-Do you mean to insinuate
that | can't tell the truth? Robinson
BY no means. 1t is impossible to say
what a man can do until he has tried,
50 haven't friend in the world"
began the hobo. I'm glad to know
there's nobody to worry in case you
get hurt said the housekeeper. "Here,
Tige!"
Nell-Maude married blind poet.
What terrible afTiiction Belle-Why,
/ thought he had recovered his sight
Nell-So he has; but he still writes
poetry.
I've had great pleasure today in
reviewing a book that is entirely new
to me, said a literary editor Whats
that?" inquired the snake editor, "a
bankbook?" .~s ~
Mrs. Muggins-Do you attempt to
keep up with the latest fiction? Mrs.
Buggins-Well, my husband manages
to spring up a new excuse on me every
time he stays out late.
Imitation" said Uncle Ehen, ''may
be de sincerest fattery. but it is also
q reminder oh de fact de man who is
willin' to stoop to fiattery is li'ble to
stoop to he'pin' hisse'f to what ain
his.''
Hoax suppose it's pretty hard te
write a really trustworthy history oil
politics. .IoaX-Yes; the principal
dates in it are bound to conflict. How
do you mean? What dates? Candi.
dates.
tive written an account CT the debate
at the Deaf and Dumb Institute" saiG
The new reporter, land now want 6
head for it." "Why not head it 'Hand
to Hand Contest'?" suggested the
funny man.
"Sir," said the young man, 81 as
sure you l would love your daughter
just as much even if she were PENN.
less" ''That settles you," cried ole
Moneybags II don't want fool fol
q SOn-iu- law"
A little knowledge is dangerous
thing quoted Tooter, and
"And,'' interrupted his neighbor, who
objected to Tooter's cornet practice
"a little knowledge Of the cornet
should be fatal"
There doesn't seem to be any
doubt" she said, that women car
withstand more pain than men,
HUH" exclaimed the lovelorn mar
who had been often rejected; "it seems
to me they withstand more men thar
anything else"
"How is it that, seeing this gentle
man drop the $40, you did not return
it to him, when you picked it up?'
demanded the Judge, sternly 4He
was stranger to me, and felt del
icacy about speaking to him without
being introduced" explained the polite
WanGerer
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-09-18

The demon Of fire hates wafer;
When he leaps to your roof with a cry,
As a war-charger leaps to the slaughter
In fash of the rill he will die!
But when from the garrett to basement
He coils like q myriad snake,
And his red tongues hiss from eacn en-
easement, -,
The demon of wine hates water!
r he menace your life with 9 gleam,
At q cup from the brook ne Will tottei
And fy from the beautiful stream.
Rut when from the brain to the fingers,
He's wrant every nerve in his fires,
No hone in the cataract fingers
IN the ashes of he'll it expires!
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-09-18

Mrs. Rebecca Harding Davis, the
well-known Philadelphia novelist, tells
this anecdote in the Congregationalist:
/ am reminded of some OF the whim-
steal doings of the late George w.
Childs, who put so much humor and
keen perception Of character into his
Kindness as to make charity a fine
art. For example, pretty, hard
working student won a prize at the
academy which entitled her to a years
study IN Paris. Mr.. Childs sent for
her and eyed her critically. Been in
curing about you, Miss Blank. Only
child OF your mother end she widow.
Have just sent her a check which will
give her year in Paris, too Too
many pretty art students over there
already trotting up and down the Lat
In quarter alone. Mother goes with
you. That's ALL Good-day." He had
an innumerable acquaintance among
poor ministers and clerks and young
girls of good birth, but with no money
the people who can just pay their
way, but to whom the extra dollar is
a luxury. He took keen delight in
startling them with undreamed OF
comforts and pleasures known only to
the rich. The half-starved clergyman
had his three months in Europe, the
clerk received paid-up life insurance
for his children, the penniless bride
was made happier for life by pretty
trOusseau, a good stock OF napery and
silver to carry into her new home.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-09-18

The two American States which have
the largest proportionate number of
Canadian born inhabitants are Massa-
.husetts and Michigan. The total pop
nlation of these two States is the same
is that Of Canada.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-09-18

get our roster started on a North Caro-
lima basis.
s But am not well and must forbeai
this time BILL ARP, in Atlanta Con
Stitution
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-09-18
NEW TRANsvAAL STAMPS.
Kings Head Replaces Boer LEGEND
Orange River Coat of Arms.

While peace negotiations were
pending in South Africa, the new
colonial government went ahead lust
as If the war was over and the terri
tory already at peace. The Trans
vaal government issued a set of post
age stamps, which are in great de-
mand by collectors. There are ten va
rieties, each Of a different color. rang
ing In price from one cent to $3.50.
All Of the stamps bear the head OF
King Edward, facing to the left. in
an oval within a finely beaded frame.
in gray black. Above the head is a
crown and at the foot the word
"Transvaal." The one-cent STAMPS.
are bluish-green, and the colors of
the others range from a scarlet to
orange, olive green and purple.
The British Colonial Office, mean
time, is considering a new coat of
arms design by Lockwood Kipling.
father of the poet and novelist, for
the new Orange River Colony, which
was formerly the Orange Free State.
The coat of arms consists Of a plain
heraldic shield bearing an orange tree
and above it Tudor rose; on the
ground are waved lines, the symbol of
water, typifying the name Bloemfon-
tein. Two springboks support the
shield
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-09-18
The Cure For Loneliness.

The medicines for the cure Of loneliness
are portions Of generosity, thoughtfulness
Of others and Christian self-sacrifce, taken
in large doses. Presbyterian Banner.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-09-18

M. L. Thompson & Co., Druggists, Cou-
dersport, Pa, say Halls Catarrh Cure is the
best and only sure cure for catarrh they ever
sold. Druggists sell il. 75c.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-09-18

The various countries of the world now
use 13, 400 different kinds of postage stamps.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-09-18

Mrs. Wtnslow's SC othing Syrup for children
teetmng, soften the gums, reduces inf ANNA
lion ,allays pain, cures wind collie. &c. abottle
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-09-18

FATS permanently Cared. so hLs or nervous
less after first days use OF DIR. Kline's Great
NerveRestorer S2trial bottle and treasiseiree
DR.. R.H. KLINE Ltd, 931 Arch st. Phils.. Pa.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-09-18

The library at West Point Military Acad.
envy contains $4,000 volumes.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-09-18

Pisos Cure for Consumption is an infallible
medicine for coughs and colds.-N. w
SAMUEL, Ocean Grove, N. j., Feb. II 1900.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-09-18
THE MILLENNIUM.

Now wireless telegraphy
Has done astounding tricks 4
wonder when will come the day
OF wireless politics.
New York Sun.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-09-18

Silk goods are said to take dyes more
readily than any other fabric.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-09-18

A railroad engine may be roughly said
TO be equal in strength to 900 horses.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-09-18

Some horses are fast, but the aver
ege mule is behind with his business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-07
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The work Of improving King street from
Union TO the river has heeu commenced.
The work OF extending the sewer up Pea
body school alley was ommenced today.
VIM. II. MoKnew, a well.known merchant
of Washington, died last night, aged AZ
years.
The city democratic committee will meet
at 8 O'Clock tomorrow night in the Office OF
the Commissioner Of the Revenue ia the City
Hall.
The steam launch Hamilton. belonging Of
Fort Washington, collided with a gilling skif
at the old oyster dock ea,urdsy afternoon
and sunk it. The skiff belonged to parties
living in Broad creek.
DR.. Robert Henry GunnelI, q native and
lifelong resident OF Washington, died in that
city on Saturday of pleural pneumonia aged
81 years The funeral was held this eve.
ming and was conducted by the Masonic
bodies Of which DR.. Gnanell WAS member.
1.-THE illustrated Ballads" the entertain
ment for the benefit of st. PsuPs Church
next Friday evening, promises to be very a.
will be sung and will be illustrated by tab
lesux. Choruses and quaTtettes will be rem
dered ct intervals.
Msguus L. Robinson has gone to Chsrleg-
ton, S. c.. for the purpose Of attending the
exposition He will be present at the coIoTed
Masonic parade tomorrow. While away be
will visit the industrial schools OF the South
for the purpose of increasing the efficiency
Of the Mckinley Industrial school OF thii
city, OF which he is president.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-07

THE FIsHERY.-A few small lots OF
fish have arrived from the lower
shores since Saturday, but the bulk OF
those caught 60 on to Washington
The receipts from Cone river and other
points farther down are increasing,
and prices are showing q weakening
tendency. The prevailing mild wealth.
er,will soon change conditions farther
up and the packers ct Fishtown are
more ssDguine, today.
A gentleman engaged In fishing on
the lower Potomac in conversation
recently said 1.-THE oldest fisherman
on the river cannot recall such q sea.
son as we have had from last Novem.
Der up to the present time. High
winds made it impossible for us to do
anything 10 our line before Christmas.
Then the freeze came and kept rs
locked in until late in February. The
ice had net more than passed out oil
our beIths when terrific gales set in,
and there has been but few days tbs t
would admit Of fishing. We are hun
dreds and hundreds Of dollars behind
hand, and the season is now go far ad'
vsDced that we can hardly hope to
catch up ct all.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-07

MANUFACTURING NOTES.-The AL.
exandria Overall Factory, now 10
charge OF Mr. Samuel Pearshon, is grad
uslly expanding its operations. Forty
two young women are now employed
10 the factory, each making from ~ to IS
per week, according 20 their diligence.
10 addition to these SO are employed
outside-that 10, that number carry
work to their homes. Mr.. PesrshoD
saws be can furnish employment for one
hundred more. He has more orders
than no can always conveniently
fill, and would put 10 extra machines
could he procure labor. Overalls,
boys blousss, &c., are the products,
and the improved machinery enables
the operatives to turn out work with
remarkable expedition. 1t Is iptsreet-
ing to watch the process Of stitching,
working button-holes and attaching the
buttons.
On an upper Fl COR Messrs. II. B. Smith
and A. G. Moss have insugurated oper-
atioDs of the Alexandria Manufactur-
Ing Company. Here handkerchiefs and
boys shirts are the special products.
About q dozen small boys are now ct
work at machines 10 this room and as
the business grows the plant will be
expanded.
There is a movement on foot to To-
duce Baltimore tack factory to remove
to this city. II is said II proper encour-
agement is offered the plant will come
here.
1t is also suggested that laundry
which would, as is done 10 other cities,
wash and iron garments at 30 much 8
pound, could be made q success here.
An effort is on foot to get such an enter
prise here.
Mr.. J. r. Zimmerman has fitted up
wagon factory and blacksmith shop on
his premises at the foot Of Queen street,
where all wagons and vehicles used in
his business are manufactured and re-
paired.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-07

DIsoRDERLY CoNDUCT.-On several
occasions recently soldiers who visit
this city have been guilty Of disorderly
conduct. They are not always arrests
for the reason that policemen cannot be
everywhere at once. On Saturday
aft srnooD, however, Lieutenant Smith
vas 10 the neigbborhood OF north Lee
street when several who were anxious
for a row were prevented from precipi-
tsting one. They were bent on having
trouble with an Alexsndriap, but de-
si.ted when they spied the lieutenant
who put all under arrest. They we're
dismissed this morning, DO evidence
being adduced to show that fight &C.
tuslly took place. Il is said that some
soldiers recently broke 10 door on
north Lee street, using o railroad tie
for a battering ram.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-07

PASSED ExAMINATIoNs.7The fol.
lowing boys were successful 10 all the
March examinations at the Episcopal
High School: Lane B. Alexander,
William Stusrt Barrett, Amber M.
Blsckford, John Minor Blsckford,
Francis E. Carter. Lewis d. Crensbaw,
]. Moncure Daniel, it,, B. Franklin
Dew, Edwin H. w. Harlan. John l..
Jackson, James w. Kern, it,, Paul
Micou, John NJ. Miuton, W. Armistead
Pendletop. O.csr Dew Raudolph,
James !. Rust, William Easton Shine,
John D. K. Smoot, Henry G. Temple,
Edwin Nj. WAylsud, Addison White,
IT,, Lewis w. White, Alexander w
Williams, Richard P. williams. H., r.
Warner Wood, and Gustav T. Worth
iugton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-07

Polk MILLER's CoNCERT.--It Is ger
orally admitted that Polk Miller is one
of the best delirestors OF the negro
character. An evening with him Is an
absolute pleasure. His limitations Of
the old.time dsrkey bripR side-splittipe
laughte and the patbos which often
follows moves his audience to tears.
He is q genius IN his line aud what rem
ders bis enter tainments more delight
fol is the fact that his anecdotes are
pure, and reDlets with humor. He
will be at the Opera House Wednesday
night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-07

OFF FOR CHARLESTON. - Presider
Roosevelt passed through this city
shortly before 4 O'Clock this alter
noon for Charleston to be the central
figure OF the celebration incident to
Presidents Day" the greatest day OF
the exposition. A number OF people
were at the depot when the train passed
through. P.esident Roosevelt will be
zealously guarded. There will be no
repe lion OF the horror at Buffalo, II
the authorities can prevent 1t. Two
detectives are slready in the exposition
city, having been sert there becau;e OF
the visit OF the President. The Presi-
det tsl special will arrive at Charles
ton early tomorrow morning. At a
banquet 10 be given tomorrow night at
toe Charleston Hotel the President is
expected to make an address in which
be will outline the policy of the admin.
istration toward the south.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-07

ENTERTAINMENT musical enter
tainment will be given at the Railroad
Reading Rooms auditorium, corner
Wolfe and Henry streets tomorrow
tuesday, evening at eight o'clock for
the benefit Of the piano fund and work
10 general. The following well-knowr
home talent will take part: Mrs. Hop.
kins, Miss Pollard, Miss Rsthbone
Miss Graves, and Messrs. Mills, Frank
liu, Ogden, Writ and Downey. Mr..
Featherstone will give specialties, Mr.
Cation, recltstions. and trio OF violin
guitar and mandolin by Miss Varney,
Messrs. Downey and Dunn. Miss
CruickshsDk. OF Washington, and Mr.
Roger Wake, Of the Seminary, will give
numbers. After the programme re.
freshments will be served and q pleas
ant evening 10 assured for all.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-07

THE RIvER.-There Is still but little
to note on the river. The bosts from
the lower Potomsc have nothing of To-
terest to report.
The four-msstsd schooner Edward
Braie, loaded with lumber by the Key
stone Lumber Company, passed up TO-
day. Her cargo lie TO be used 10 the
construction OF the new railroad bridge
across the Potomac. The steamer
Washington from Norfolk reports
another lumber-laden three master 10
the Kettle Bottoms, probably consign.
ed also to the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company.
The &C .ooner W. II. Taylor. from
Baltimore, witb salt to G.. z Price &
Co., has arrived.
The U. s. s. Dolphin, from Porto
Rico, passed up yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-07

YEsTEBDAY.-The weather yestsr'
day was sgaiu ospricious. The day
broke cloudy, cold and cherries, and
later q light rain added to the uncom-
Portable conditions. About the time
the day had run its course the heavens
became partly clear and the sun shone
BRIGHTLY, The weather today has been
mostly springlike. The services ct the
various churches yesterday we're well
attended. At many OF them the Easter
music was repeated. At the morning
services at st, Paups Church Bishop
Gibson confirmed "a persons. 10 the
afternoon he confirmed class at Sha-
ron Chapel, in Fairfax county near
this CITY. he also officist ed 10 similar
canacity at Grace Church last night
where 8 persons were confirmed
Rev. E. V. REGISTER, pastor Of tne
Methodist Episcopal Church Soutn,
who was recently transferred 0y the
Ba timore Conference TO Irlolty
Church, Baltimore, preached bis fare
well sermon here last night. Inc
church was densely packed. Rev
MIR. Register will leave 10 few days
for his new field. Rev. J. p. Stump,
the newly appointed pastor of this
church, will arrive in few days. Rev.
Father w. A. McKeeiry, Of Winches-
ter, yesterday morning preached an ell
oquent sermon al the second MACS at
St. Msry's Church. Mr.. F. G.. Fanlk.
ner, OF the Episcopal Theological Semi.
nary, preached In the afternoon at the
Railroad Reading-Rooms. At tbs
other churches the resident past orc
nficiated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-07

POLICE COURT NOTES.-The Mayor
had several unimportant cases before
nim this morning. They we're composed
OF white and black women and meu.
Some were dismissed and fues assessed
against Others. Several forfeited col.
lateral by failing TO appear. Three
women from north Lee street we're
fined So each for contempt. They had
caused the arrest Of several parties and
failed to appear IS plaintiffs.
John Bryant, colored, charged with
stealing q dress belonging to white
lady was sent on to the grand jury, this
being the third time be had been COD
victed of petit larcey.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-07
Shot I'm His Left Leg.

For all kinds of sores, burns, bruises, or
other wounds DeWitt's Witch Hazel salve 10
Q sure cure. Skin diseases yield to it at once.
Never fails in cases Of piles Cooling and
healing. None genuine but DeWitts. Be-
ware OF counterfets. Il suffered for many
years from sore caused by gun shot wound
in my left leg" says A. s. Fuller, English,
Ind. 1T would not heal and gave me much
trouble. / used sll kinda Of remedies TO no
purpose until tried DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Sslve. A few boxes completely cured me-"
For sae By e. 3. LeAdbester & sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-07

BAPTIsING.-Tbirty.six colored peo-
pie were baptized in the river at the
foot of Glbbon street yesterday after.
noon. Later two others were immersed
In the cove In frort OF Battery Rodgers.
The ceremony at the latter place was
performed by Rev, Alexander Truat,
OF the Alfred street Baptist Church,
oolored. Large crowds were present at
both places.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-07
PROPOSALS.

ENORT MYER, VA, APRIL 8. 1902
IL sealed proposals, In triplicste, for con-
structing barracks will be received here until
10 a. NJ, May 8, 1902. U. g. reserves tight
to reject or accept any or ell proposals or any
part thereof. Information on application.
Envelopes containing bids should DO Endorsed
Proposals for Barracks addressed Capt. W.
F..CLARK, Ga. Mr.. apt At my2&3
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-07
PpRaoNAL.-Mr. l.. MORGAN Davis

PERsoNAL.-Mr. L. Morgan Davis
has returned from Wilson, N. G.
The condition OF Mrs M. J. Csrlin, who
has been very i'll at her home on Duke street.
is improved today.
Mrf, John Scott West left this afternoon
for two weeks visit to friends at hsr,hsll.
Mr.. MoIes Beudheim and krs Kate Laws
wore married in Washington last week,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-07

The funeral of Frank. the little 500
OF Policeman William Msyhueb, and
who was fit ally burned Saturday morn
Ing last, took place at 8 O'Clock this
afternoon from bis parents residence,
$40 south Henry street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-07

DIR. Bulls Celebrated Pills cures
many Ills One pill a dose. Box, 30 pills,
10 cts. Cure Constipation, Liver Troubles
Biliousness, Dyspepsia, Impure Blood and
Poor Blood, Female Complaints, Stomach and
Bowel Disorders. DR.. Bulls Pills never
grippe. Sold by Richard Gibson snd ell drug
gislI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-07

The baseball teams of the Episcopal
High School and Emerson Destitute
played to . standstill on the grounds OF
the former on Saturday afternoon. At
the tpd OF the Einth Inning the score
stool u to IL,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-07

WEATHER Personalities For this sec
tion threatening, probably rain tonight Tues
day fair and colder; light sousherly wind,
becoming brisk westerly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-07

The funeral OF Mr.. g. B. Cochran, whose
sudden death ct his home st Marshal on Sat
nrdsy vas mentioned in the Gasstte Of that
Day, took plsee this evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-07
LOCAL MATTERS.

Fun rises tomorrow ct 5:41 a. m. and sets
6:37 y. 10. high water at TOO a, m. and
1902. M.