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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12
court Proceedings.

/, In Rock Grain Co. VS.. the Santa
Fe railroad company. being jury
trial, the plaintiff obtained verdict
in the sum of S410 sc and interest
amounting to $50 II.
F. ii. Miller vs.. 81 B. Unruh, ap-
peal from Justice Jennison's court,
Dismissed
Jessie ThorDburg vs.. George O..
Kincaid, appeal from Justice Ogies
court dismissed and case remanded to
the Justice Court
D. A. Banta Us. Missouri Pacific
railway company. plaatiff awarded
judgement in sum of S54 03 aud in
terest.
Kate Kelly VS.. DR.. f. M. Camp
bell damsge suit for killing a dog,
plaintiff given Judgement in sum of
S25 90 and costs.
Rodgers Commission Company va.
Geo. A. Hall and Henry G. Lamb
man suit for money. dismissed at
plaintiffs coats.
Our line of Pianos and Organs
comprize the best instruments made.
HOOPER DRUG Co.
Professors Baker and Ewing of the
city schools will visit tbs Hutchinson
and Newton schools Thursday and
Friday of this week Seniors be good.
We can handle all your Poultry,
Eggs and Game, at the highest cash
price.
MORGAN. MILLER 6 Co.
Repairing and Upholstering of all
kinds of furniture neatly and promptly
done. ct Glissmap s Haege's.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12

Great preparations are being made
for Xmas entertainment for the little
ones. Our readers will do we'll to
patronize the advertisers in the DEM
ocRAT when doing their Christmas
shopping.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12
Commercial Olnb Meet,ne.

The matter of the proposed Baptist
college was discussed by the Commer-
ciai CLUB. Monday night, and it vas
decided that Great Bend and iiarton
county could and would raise half
enough to start the institution ts.s
not two thirds of the amount. as
asked by The Bspis Society.
The N after OF sugar beets, and a
beet sugar factory here was discussed
at some length. A COMMITTEES CONS
posed OF e r Moses. Robert Merten
and G. V. Brinkmau was appointed 10
look after the beet sugar factory
matter.
The good roads committee reported
the road south OF the river bridge rov
nearly completed, at cost OF af1ouk
$500. The Club authorized q con
tribution from the treasury to COM
piete payment for the work
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12

A marriage license was issued Tues.
day to Quincy Jessup and Miss BIaneh
Boyd. both Of Hoisincten.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12

The established reputation
as leaders in the showing
of Holiday foods which we
have enjoyed in the past
will be more than sustain
ed in this years showing.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12

Pc still have few heating stoves
left which we are closing out at bsr-
gains. GLrssMAN 8 HAxeE
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12

The young man. Bronson tbnt that
is not his name) VINO was recsntis
sent from the district court hrTe. 10
the reform school, bad not been cut OF
that Institution month when he went
crooked here. He is said TO be Inc
stone cutter, and will be transferred to
the state penitentiary, where be asked
the judge 10 send him in the hrst
place.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12

Ii jon want the finest cbrist1saz
Candies made. place your orders e.ris
With Rathbnn s Mcco1nsll. s
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12

An
Show!
1.-The Novelties all tn New Creations please hedn n
mpI m Y W Q
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12

w. ". Stewards, OF HON stead
township, has been granted an in.
crease Of pension, to IS per month.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12

10-4 Cotton Blankets, Good
weight, at per pair.-...-........ 40c
la Extra heavy Cotton Blan-
kets, per pair....................~..Sl.W
1O-4 All wool Blankets, Red,
Grey, Tan or Plaids, as long as
they last, per pair...-.........--S.Z5
Good Heavy Comforts........75c
Ladies' 81 inch Jackets, Fine
quality all wool Kersey, Blue
Black or Castor. All sizes, as
long as they last..................S3.9S
Ladies Full length Raglan, Fine
quality Grey Melton, worth $40,
as long as they last............ S5.9S
Misses short Jackets. size 4 to u
years, neatly trimmed. -....-.69c
Ladies' and Misses Fur Sets
Black Canadian Seal, long clus-
ter Scarf with Muff to match.
Newton Annis celebrated Fur, a
Set, as long as they last......SZ.W
Misses Muffs Good quality,
Brown Mink, worth $500, as
long as they last, each.....Sl.5O
DRESS GOOD BARGAINS TO
CLOSE GUT.
Extra Heavy Melton Skirting
Sc inch wide, Black or Grey 81
value to close at................ 6OC
80 inch all wool Zibilin, 75cvalue
Black, Brown or Red, to close,
a yard .............................5oC
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12

Frank Coles and wits. of Topeka,
haye been out this week on visit 20
their uncle, ". P. Coles. on Forest
avenue.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12

Your money back fer the asking,
on goods returned in good order
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12

80 inch Granite Cloth Green,
Red, Tan, Blue or Black, 3Sc
value to close, a yard. 25c
42 inch Extra Heavy Serge, all
colors, 39c value to close at Csc
80 inch Eclipse Flannel, 16c
value to close, a yard....-.IZ1c
Dundee Percale. Good Standard
Cloth, Fast Color, to close a
yard. ................--.......... 64c
Ladies' Knit Underskirts, worth
double the price asked, to close
........................... Soc and 75c
Ladies' Outing Flannel Night
Gowns. good weight, EACH. 4Sc
Ladies' Fleeced lined wrappers,
75c, csc, Sl.4S and $500
All of our Ladies' and Children
Knit Hoods, Fas Gin tors,
Shawls and Capes at cost and
below, to close out.
Mems 0versEoes to Close.
Mems Candee Artics worth $50
anywhere, to close at......... Sl.z5
Mems Naraganset Artics, worth
S1.25, to close at...........-.$I.00
Mems Rhode Island Rubber
Boots, worth $500, to close
.............................$z.50
Your money back fer the asking,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12
FAST MOVING HERE
of
HEAVY WEARABLES

Dry Goods and Clothing,
Blankets, Comforts, Shoes
Caps etc., all the necessary
things for cold weather. The
fast selling of heavy goods at
this store has caused many
lines to become broken and
cthors to be replaced with
new goods, and now, as we
face the home stretch OF the
business year. in order that
we may clear up all our lines
as much as possible before
invoicing,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12

Our line of Pianos and Organs
comprize the best instruments made.
HOOPER DRUG Co
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-12
Tew Wonte Carlos by Express

We showing for the Holiday trade line of New
Monte Carlo Jackets just received express These gar
ments sent to by Eastern Manufacturer with
structons to SELL They strictly uptodae and ee
ganty made. Hinterested would be pleased have you
CALL for know there saving of at least So 90
each and every garment.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-09-17
Cures Cancer, Blood Poison,
Eating Sores, Ulcers. Costs Nothing
to Try.

Blood poison and deadly cancer
are the worst and most deep-seated
blood diseases on earth, yet the
easiest to cure when Botanic Blood
Balm is used. If you have blood
poison, producing ulcers, bone pains,
pimples, mucous patches, falling hair,
itching skin, scrofula, old rheumatism
or offensive form of catarrh, scabs
and scales, deadly cancer, eating,
bleeding, fostering sore, sweliings,
Jumps, persistent wart or sores, take
Botanic Blood Balm (B. B b.. It
will cure even the worst case after
everything else fails. B. B B drains
the poison out of the system and the
blood, then every sore heals, making
the blood pure and rich, and build
ing up the broken-down body. b.
tanic Blood Balm q. B. b thoro-
ughly tested for 80 years. Drug
stores, 81 per large bottle. Trial
treatment free by writing Blood Balm
Co., Atlanta, Ga. Describe trouble
and free medical advice given until
cured. B. B. B, does not contain
mineral poisons or mercury (as so
many advertised remedies do). but is
composed of Pure Botanic Ingredi-
ents. Over 5000 testimonials of
cures by taking Botanic Blood Balm
{B. 3. b.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-09-17
Notes from Summit.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
We are almost completely deserted
tuday. The majority of our folks
are attending court.
Mr.. W. H. Donly,. the successful
mill man and merchant of Lewiedale,
was in town Monday.
Mr.. M. A. Lewis of this place goes
to Columbia today on bus:ness
trip.
A goodly number of Confederate
Veterans were here Saturday for the
purpose of electing a pension COM
missioner for Gilbert Hollow town.
ship.
Rev. W. 81. Roof, pastor of the
Cedar Grove charge, who has been
unwell for some time was able TO fill
his regular appointment of St. Pauls
Hollow Creek the second Sunday.
MI. J. S. Craps, the popular agent
OF the Southern Ry. Co, at Perry, S.
G: accompanied by his family: were
at his father-in laws quite recently.
They left here Sunday evening for
Columbia, where they will visit Mrs.
Craps brother, Mr.. G. G.. Black, of
the electric car service.
Our street force has been at work
recently, and thus good item has
been added to the beauty Of our town.
The stir ard excitment of the elec-
ton has passed off and everything
has taken up it's normal condition up
this way.
Fall weather is on in earnest now,
or at least, the appearances are such.
We are eagerly looking forward to
the 22d, when we can say "All aboard
for Augusta" This is the only ex-
cursion of the season, and the rates
are within reach of all. Cyrus.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-09-17

wards casnged to 2 cents per mlle)
was adopted.
Motion by W. H. Sharpe, that the
Secretary and Treasurer be appoint
ed a committee to make the calcula-
tion as to the pay of messengers and
ferriages. Adopted.
The result of the election was de-
clared as follows:
For County Supervisor-George
A. shealy, 1,494; G. A. Goodwin,
1906. George A. Shealy was de-
clared the nominee.
For County Commissioners-John
W. Fry, 1858; Isaiah Hallman,
1,S47 and A. L. Hook, S65. Geo.
W. Reeder, 1869. John W. Fry and
Gsorge W. Reeder were declared the
nominees.
The following resolution offered by
Hon. W. Fl. Sharpe, that this Com
mittee extend to II. A. Spann, Chair
man, and James B. Addy, Clerk Of
the Committee, for their fairness and
untiring energy in the discharge Of
their respective duties for the Demo-
cracy of Lexington county their
thanks.
There being no other business the
Committee adjourned by order OF
G A. Guignard,
Chairman pro tenn.
Jas. B. Addy, Secretary.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-09-17
Summer School Closed.

The Summer School for Teachers
came to an end last Wednesday.
From the opening day to its close
much interest was manifested in the
work by both the teacher-pupils an.
the instructors. Those whom we
have heard express themselves on
the subject are unanimous in the
opinion that it was the most success
full school yet taught. There is no
question however about the teachers
who attended the sessions regularly
being much benefited thereby and
the good accomplished in other
respects will leave it's impress upon
the minds and lives of the scholars
who were trained by the teachers
who attended this school. All are
loud in singing the praises of Profs.
Derrick and r. A. Law and Miss
Carrie Guignard for the very eff
cient manner in which they discharg-
ed their respective duties and for
their uniform kindness and patience
in helping to those who sought to
be Instructed. They are all we'll
known educators aud their labors in
our midst will not return to them
void of good results.
We miss greatly the bright and
happy faces of the lady teachers
from our midst. Their presence
among as was like a benediction of
sunshine and they enlivened the dull
monotony of our town with the merry
peals of their laughter, and the
young men have left an aching void
in many heart and their gentleman
" department and studious habits
impressed US all favorably. May
their future be gilded " h the rays
of success and all their days be days
of peace, happiness and prosperity.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-09-17
SOFT CORE

Like the running brook, the
red blood that flows through
the veins has to come from
somewhere.
The springs of red blood are
found in the soft core of the
bones called the marrow and
some say red blood also comes
from the spleen. Healthy bone
marrow and healthy spleen
are full of fat.
SCOTS Emulsion makes new
blood by feeding the bone
marrow and the spleen with
the richest of all fats, the pure
cod liver oil.
For pale school girls and
invalids and for all whose
blood is thin and pale, SCOTS
Emulsion is a pleasant and rich
blood food. 1t not only feeds
the blood-making organs but
gives them strength to do
their proper work.
Send for free sample.
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists,
4oe-415 Pearl Street, New York.
soc and $1.oo; all druggists.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-09-17
Delmar Dots.

To the Editor of the Dispatch.
Nice weather.
Farm work is progressing nicely.
Cotton is very near all open and is
being picked very fast.
Miss Ada Rswl is confined TO her
room with fever.
There will not be any preaching at
Mt. Hebron next Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G Caughman visit
ed relatives in the Dutch Fork not
long since.
Prof. and Mrs. Aug Shealy OF
Leesville, visited at Mr.. J. G. Caugh.
mans the first Sunday.
Cadet A. M. Shealy returned to
Clemson lsst week.
Miss Gertrude Caughman will
leave for Spartanburg in few days,
where she will enter the graded
schools of that city.
The members of Mt. Hebron
church are making preparations tc
paint their building st once. Mr.
Charlie Davenport of Lewiedale, has
the contract.
The election is over and every
thing has quieted down again. We
gladly welcome Mr.. Hayward to the
gubernatorial chair.
We are beginning to smell the
sweet fragrance of orange blossoms
From indications some Of them will
be in full bloom in the near future.
Long live the Dispatch and its
many readers is the wish OF
Lloyd.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-09-17
New Schedule.

After October 1st the mail for Stall
and intermediate Offices will leave
this place every Monday, Wednesday
and Friday and returning leaves
Stall every Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday, making it tri-weekly in
stead OF semi-weekly mail as it now
is.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-09-17
ADVERTISING RATES.

Regular Advertising. first insertion, Is
cents per inch: each insertion thereafter,
50 cents per inch. Local notices, cents
per line each insertion; no local accepted
for less than rs cents for first insertion.
Obituaries charged for at the rate of one
cent q word for every word over 100
words. Marriage notices inserted free
and are solicited. Rates for contract ad-
vertising will be cheerfully furnished on
application.
ANONYMOUS communications will receive
no attention Rejected manuscript will
not be returned unless accompanied by
stamps for the purpose.
For any further information call on or ad-
dress.
6. M. HARMAN, Editor and Publisher.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-09-17
70 Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
Tablets. All druggists refund the
money if it fails to cure. 3. W.
Groves signature is on each box 25c-
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-09-17
Wednesday, September II, 1902.
Dem. Ex. Com. Meeting.


mittee met in the court house, Aug.
2sth, 1902. Hon. 81. A. Spann in
the chair. The Committeeman ap.
pointed as committee to open the
State boxes and tabulate the votes:
r. L. Keisler, J. P. Able,
j. Walter Dreher. 81. 81. Dreher, 3.
L. Wingard and John A. Shealy.
Committee to open county boxes
and tabulate county votes: James
B. Addy, G. A. Guignard, S. W.
Stuckman, G W. Pound, G. L.
Epting and J. E. Buff.
After the vote was tabulsted the
Committee adjourned for dinner,
after which the result of the election
was declared as follows:
For Congress 7th Distribution.
A. F. Lever, 2,769; J. B. McLsuch-
lin, 1853
For House of Representative
John Bell Towill, 1910; NJ. J.
EptiDg. 1,142; W. M. Wilson, 3O4;
j. B Wingard, 1900; E. q. Shealy,
1857; D. F. Edrd, 1,794; J. Fl.
Counts, 500. Hon. D. F. Efrd, John
Bell Towill and J. Brooks Wingard
were declared the nominees of the
party for the House of Representa-
tives
For Judge Of Probate-George S
Drafts, 2,2S9; Ioor Hayes, 625. Geo.
S. Drafts was declared the nominee.
For County Superyisor-.George
A. Sheely, 9o4; G. A. Goodwin, $40;
P. q: Craps, 725: J. Collins Price,
357. George A. Sbealy and G. A.
Goodwin will make, the second race
for Supervisor.
For County Superintendent of
Educasion-H. J. Rswl, 1,148; John
S. D=rrick, 1,765. John S. Derrick
was declared the nominee.
For County Tressurer-Feank W.
Shealy, 1,773; J. S. Derrick, 1,14S
F. w. Shealy was recommended tor
appointment ss County Treasurer.
For County Auditor-G. A. Der
rick, 1,741; P. E. Hutto, 1859. G..
A. Derrick was recommended for ap-
pointment as County Auditor.
For County Commissioners.-W
E. Lorick, s4s; G. W. Reeder, 739;
A. L Hook, I'll; S. F. Shesly, 5Sl;
John W. Fry, 715; VIM. A. Spires,
Jr, 210; A. B. Quattlebaum, 1876;
B. B Hitler, SAT; Isaiah Hsllmar,
$50; E T ZeDker, 345. Isaiah Hall
man, G. W. Reeder, John W. Fry
and a. L. Hook will make the second
race for County Commissioners.
The total vote of the county beir g
1887.
Mr.. S ". S.uckman offered the
following resolution, which was voted
down; resolution as follows: That
this Committee order the State asess-
ment of S25 paid out of treasury.
The Committee adjourned to meet
on the 18th day of September.
The Committee met in the court
house September II, 1902, in the
absence of the chairman, jas. B
Addy, Secretary, called the meeting
to order. G. A. Guignard was elect
ed chairman pro tenn. The usual
committees to tabulate the votes
were appointed. On motion of E.
L. Wingard the Ex-Committeemens'
dinner was ordered paid for out Of
funds of two years ago.
Resolution by W. 81. Sharpe, that
we pay the State assessment OF s25
was voted down.
4 resolution by S. S. L;ndler that
$50 be kept in treasury was adopted.
Resolution by s. S. L;ndIer, that
all ferriages paid by Executive Com
mitteemeo and messengers be paid
by Execu tive Committee.
Resolution by J. Walter Dreher,
that we pay the messengers SO cents
per day and 8 cents FER mile (af:er-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-03-27

engaged, and new orders come for
ward slowly Domestic hides are dull
and depressed, although competition
between the independent tanners and
the combination caused an advance in
dry hides.
Advanced wages at cotton mills
means an increased cost of produce
ton, and the market has hardened
in consequence. Woolens are quiet,
with only a fair movement of staple
lines.
Grain markets have begun to feel
the effects of weather reports and for
the next few months it will be a
simple matter for spectators to Sc
cure erratic fluctuations. Strength
was conspicuous ION Tuesday, last
years serious injury to corn making
quotations particularly sensitive to
indications of drought. Another help
full factor was the increase in exports
of wheat and flour to 4,657 ,625 bushels
for the week. against only 2,59S,472
last week and 3,355,O9S a year ago.
Western receipts continued to make
an unfavorable comparison with the
movement in 1901. wheat amounting
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-03-27

anticipated; wages have been adj
vanced, not only through strikes, but
in some cases voluntarily; traffic con-
gestion has subsidized until it is pos
sihle to deliver goods according 20
specifications; aside from some idle
footwear shops, the leading lines of
manufacture are very fully engaged
while jobbing trade is of exceptional
magnitude. Retail dealings are also
very large, the Easter stimulus being
felt in all lines of wearing apparel.
With domestic demand so vigorous.
it is especially encouraging to notice
a gain for the last week in foreign
trade at the principal ports"
Thus declares r. G. Dun & Co.'S
weekly Review of Trade, and adds:
Pressure for iron and steel has not
diminished there perceptibly, yet the
impression is growing that after July
l the situation will become approx
mately normal, and it will be posi-
BILE to secure deliveries with some de-
gree Of promptness
Both at the East and West there is
a little more activity in shoe shops.
yet productive capacity is not fully
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-03-27

ment to be held at San Francisco. Mr..
Powers, of Maine, then called up the
contested election case of N. B. Spears
vs. John L.. Burnett, from the Seventh
district Of Alabama. The report was
unanimously in favor of Mr. Burnett,
the sitting member, VINO is demo
GRAFT, and it was adopted.
Washington, March 24-Senate-
Consideration was begun by the senate
today of what is popularly known as
the oleomargarine bill. The measure
places tax of 10 cents pound ca
oleomargarine colored in imitation of
butter and reduces the present tax of
cents per pound on oleomargarine
to one-quarter of one cent in its I'M
colored form. Proctor, of Vermont,
chairman of the committee on agricul-
ture, made the opening statement in
support of the measure. He said there
was no disposition on the part Of the
advocates of the measure to tax legi.
innate industry out of existence. He
was satisfied that the measure was
constructed along the lines of fairness
persons. He said the evidence showed
that the bulk of the oleomargarine
manufactured reaches the consumer as
pure butter. One Of the objects Of the
bill was to prevent this deception, and
to insure the detection of any frauds
attempted on the consumers of butter.
he concluded with the observation that
the pending bill was "a measure to
protect an honest product against
fraud" A few bills of minor import.
ance were passed before the oleomar.
garine bill was taken up.
housekeeping, of Kentucky, in.
| jected an attack on the Goebel election
law into the discussion of the Moss,
Rhea contenued election case from the
Third district of Kentucky, which
again occupied the attention of the
house today, but l.hea declined to be
drawn into an extended debate on an
issue not directly involved in the case.
He contented himself with paying his
respects to Boering, charging the lat
ter with ignorance of the law of his
own state. Rhea made strong pre-
sentation of his side of his case, but
he had not concluded when the house
adjourned. The vote will be taken
about 2 o'clock tomorrow. The other
speakers today were Bowie, of Ala
bama; Powers, of Maine, and Fox of
Mississippi.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-03-27
to assess bushels. against 4,lG5..

to 2,S99,990 bushels, against 4,165,.
and corn 1,460,536, compared with
3,O74.O11. Atlantic exports of corn in
creased largely over the low record
of the preceding week to $685. 1884 bush
els, and there is still a severe loss as
compared with the 1851 ,272 bushels
shipped a year ago.
Although 100000 bales more cotton
has come in sight than a year ago,
reports from the South are almost
unanimous regarding the exhaustion
of stocks.
Failures for the week numbered
200 in the United States, against 224
last year. and 81 in Canada, against
80 last year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-03-27
Bible for the Coron.t,o,.

The king has already ordered tho
coronation Bible from the British and.
Foreign Bible Society, to be used in
Westminster Abbey in June. 1t will
re large quarto volume, bound in req
morocco, with gold clasps and stamp
Cd with the royal arms. 1t will be-
come the property of the bishop who
administers the oaths.