The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-06

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tanned I'm tnis-er-remarH-
able appearing envelope"
said Mr.. Singleton. glaucius
sharply over his glasses III the lit
tie group before him. Il wish 10 adj
dress few remarks 10 YOU which
may in some manner prepare you
for an understanding of what is 10 ful-
low. although as far as j know I am as
much ia the dark as any OF YOU regard
ing the nature OF what my deceased eli
ent has directed me 10 read to the Inn
mediate members OF his family as soon
as possible after his death.
cit is my wish 10 remind you that
Majo~ blackboard, although a gentleman
OF the most estimable character and va
ried attachments and one whom / have
ever been most glad 10 count among the
number OF my personal friends. has not
always conducted his business affairs
according 90 methods mat / could thor
oughiy approve In fact i may say that
his actions have at times indicated q
degree OF eccentriclry which / regret 20
say has occasi0ned- er-commeut in
the neighb5rho0d. of which. no doubt.
you are all quite aware Ii has long
been an occasion of very deep regret on
nay part that my old friend should have
at times 50 far departed from the con-
NentiOnaI as 10 render himself liable 10
vulgar gossip
--It is probably not necessary 20 inform
you rhat 1 have deprecated his unusual
business methods and have from time 20
time demonstrated with him upon lhe
subject. I aaVE frequently preached the
subject OF preparing "a VIII for him 20
sign and SO far prevailed upon him as
70 gel his signature 10 such a document
in which he conveyed his entire fortune
10 his daughter. AIRS. Alexander ia trust
during Jhe term of her life. after which
il IS 10 pass 20 his grauddaughJer. Miss
Elizabeth Alexander OF tu the event OF
her death before that OF her mother, 10
her heirs or assigns.
what 4 wish YOU 10 know before pro-
ceedlas ia rhls matter is that lne viii
mentions specifically only the country
place where We are now assembled and
tLe winter residence lu JEe city OF
Washington. His personal fortune, the
elteut Of which Is unknown % ue. is
not described I'm the VIII, but reference
Is made 90 the paper j hold in my hand.
which was handed 20 nae some years
ago by Major Blackf0rd. with Inslrlc-
tlous written on Jhe envelope 10 break
inc seals and disclose the contents To
his daughter and graudahld after his
demise.
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time fna- rrv late friend entertained au
attitude LsWarl banking and other
financial .l-sL-l-l--ll-s "-lcA B ann forced
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