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The river press., 1904-10-19
Where Salaries Are Small.

The United States is the richest
democracy and yet we pay our leading
statesmen smaller salaries than any
great nation in the world. We get
our whole outfit in the executive de-
neutrality-suspicious., vice president
and all the cabinet officers-for $780,.
900 a year, exclusive of the expenses
OF their offices. This is just about
one-ffteenth OF the sum paid by the
British for the corresponding offices.
The British pay in annuities to their
King and Queen S750,0OO, and the
household expenses and maintenance
cost Sl,50O,O00 more. Our cabinet
costs $4,000 year while the British
costs 1891, 1875.
So that salaries depend almost
wholly upon the country, its customs
and traditions, and little upon the
work done.
The river press., 1904-10-19
Notorious Forger Escapes.

BUFFALO, N. Y, Oct. 15.-Alonzo
}. Whiteman, once a million aire,
mayor OF a great city, bookm aker and
OF late years one OF the most motor
lOus crooks on Two continents, seu-
fenced five times TO priSOo, and vet
without the experience of d siagie Il y
served as a convicted felon, jumped
from the fast mail train bringing him
here from ST. Louis 10 s,unu trial for
forgery and eSctp4d
On his way cas-, " tijtennn ex-
pressed great penittn - ~ ..i.. belief
tn at he was at lH>l t.'~ III, 4 Say in
prison, aud !,i:., hi, record. the
officers in charge uf him were COM
pletely off their guard. As the train
passed Dunkirk at d 30 mile clip the
three were occupy iuG Pullma an state
room, with the prisoner lying on a
sofa appars ntly asleep. Thoughts of
his escaping were furthesi from their
minds, when suddenly ". arose and
dived head first shrougil .he window.
The river press., 1904-10-19
Guards At the Navy Yards.

BOSTON, Oct. l5.-Thc three deter
mined efforts to destroy the battleship
Connecticut at the Brooklyn navy
yard, twice by drilling holes in the
steel plates, and once by the placing
of an obstruction on the launching
ways, has made other contractors of
battle ships throughout the country
nervous over the safety of the great
hulls which are building.
1t is harder to get into the Fore
River Shipbuilding company's yard
at Quincy, where the New Jersey is
being rushed to completion, than it is
for Russian to get through the Jap.
anese lines around Port Arthur.
There are guards at all the gates.
Employees. even, cannot enter the
yards without surrendering to guard
at the gate brass check bearing q
number. II he loses the check during
the noon hour or when out of the
yard, he loses his job.
The river press., 1904-10-19

referendum amendment be submitted
to the people was passed by the repub-
l1can house Of representatives but was
defeated in the democratic senate.
Had it been favored by the latter, it
would have been voted upon at the
coming election.
With these instances of democratic
opposition on record, is it not an act
of artful lodging to claim that the
democratic party is in favor of these
reforms? If they are democratic
measures, why have they not been
favored by democratic members of
Montana legislative assemblies dur.
ing the past eight years?
The river press., 1904-10-19
King Of Saxony Is Dead.

DRESDEN, Oct. 15.-Prince John
George and Princess Mathilde were at
the bedside Of King George when he
expired a. Pillni,z early this morning.
The new king, Frederick Augustus,
eldest son of the deceased monarch,
received the ministers and officers of
the roya household later in the day
and fixed the period OF mourning at
"a weeks. The king was also occupied
with many details Of taking over the
garding the funeral ARA lgements and
the mourning.
The river press., 1904-10-19
WHAT WOULD PARKER DO?

In recent dispatch from Esopus it
is announced that Judge Parker made
speech to a number OF democratic
visitors, in which he discussed the
matter of giving the Filipinos self
government, but did not indicate what
he would do in that connection should
he be elected president. While criti-
cising the course of the republican
party in this matter, Judge Parker
fails to present a policy that would
give better results.
In his letter of acceptance, Presi-
dent Roosevelt called attention to this
lack OF any statement reg arding what
would be done by the political oppo-
sltion If it Is entrusted with power.
'It is difficult - declared Mr.. Roose.
velt, 'to find out from the utterances
OF our opponents what are the real
issues upon which they propose to
wage the campaign. It is not unfair
to say that, having abandoned most
of the principles upon which they have
Insisted during the last eight years,
they now seem at loss, both as to what
1t is that they really believe, and as
to how firmly they shall assert their
belief in anything.'
Some of the democratic Journals
have been calling on Judge Parker to
reply to the letter from Mr.. Roose-
velt, to meet his challenge by a
raightforward statement as to what
democratic administr alton would do
with the present policies of the gov
ernment if it came to power. This de-
mand, OF course, is heartily seconded
by the entire republican press of the
country. Their attitude is summed up
by the New York Press, which says:
"Does Mr.. Parker propose to dis.
arm the navy and stop building war.
| ships? Does he mean to reduce our
little army of 10000 to few battal.
ions, or does he want to wipe it out?
Would he stop the work of reclaiming
arid lands by irrigat Would he
adopt nlggardIy and unjust policy
toward the veterans who deserve the
justice, If not the gratitude, of the
wealthiest and most prosperous alton
on earth? Will he dare to advocate
the German policy of abandoning the
Panama canal? Does he urge the
lessening of postal conveniences to
rural sdistricts? Would he abolish
the census bureau and the custom
houses, and the consular and diplo-
matte service? And does he mean to
wipe out the department of Justice.
now so active against his friends Of
trusts and save something there?
Wlll he scuttle the Philippines in the
hrst, second, third or fourth year OF
his term? The sooner he would do
that the more money he would save,
And would he proceed on the theory
| That protection is a robbery and try
to upset the whole protection fabric?"
= But it will be useless to challenge
Judge Parker to make clear state.
4 ment OF what his administration would
t stand,tor. He doesn't know himself,
t ano' as Mr.. Roosevelt says, he has
e not so far been very satisfactory in
: the way OF making guesses.
The river press., 1904-10-19
Powder Touched Live Wire,

CHEYENNE, Wyo.. OFT. ia ter
rife explosion occurred ia mine No.
8 of the Union Pacific Coal company
at Rock Springs shortly after the noon
hour today. Seven miners were cut,
taken to the Union Pacific hospital
here. The explosion was caused by a
miner who WAS carrying a can of fifty
pounds Of powder coming in contact
with /, live wire. Tie sreue of the ex-
plosion was about one and one-half
miles under prCuud
The river press., 1904-10-19

The democratic national committee
has taken the precaution to issue
double set OF campaign buttons-one
gold for the east and one silver for tie
west-and so the party as we'll as its
leader manages to face both ways.
The river press., 1904-10-19
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 19, 1904.
Republican National Ticket.

For President
THEODORE ROOSEVELT,
OF New York.
For Vice-President-
CHARLES W. FAIRBANKS,
OF Indiana.
The river press., 1904-10-19

GROVER CLEVELAND originated the
phrase: ut is a condition that con-
fronts US, not q theory Applying
it to the present situation it may be
remarked that the condition is repub.
lican prosperity and the theory cou-
sists of democratic promises.
The river press., 1904-10-19

If the American people really want
a change from the present conditions
to those which prev allied before Nc
Kinley's election in 1896, they know
how to get it, Every vote for the
democratic ticketis vote for such a
oh antre
The river press., 1904-10-19

Sober second thoughts of man are
usually accompanied by ark brown
taste and a headache.-Chicaeo News.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-11-18

80 ...fr .---T7 an
The two forces working east and
west, respectively. met on the Tug
river section OF the N. & Monday.
Nov. 9Th. and connection was made.
thus completing the work OF laying
ths-Enil0 nom Eenoys to Naagdtuek.
the bbi mkith 81 Pigeon of rafomen
and travdlrs. The distance Is SO
mics and the road Is said.-to-be as
solIdly constructed as It is possible
to make Il. In the first II miles west
Of Naugatpck therefaF seven tunnels
Some OF Which are quite long; nota-
bly, the one through Bull mountain.
The depot at Cassville is located
about two squares below the center
OF town. Between Cassyille and Ken
oya there are only three regular sta
tons. These are built and completed
and are named Hulett, near the lower
end Of the old Harmon Loar farm;
Prichard. near James Prichard's store:
and Payne about mile below the
mouth OF Savage Branch. We pre-
sumo there will be the usual number
of flag stations. II is said that the
entire traffic OF the road will be put
on this part by the 10Th Of next
month, at which time the passenger
service is TO begin. Freight trains
are expected to use the line before
that time.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-11-18
N. v. Graham Dead.

News was received here last Friday
that M. v. Graham, native of Law
renee county and former resident
OF Louisa, was dead and that his body
would arrive the next day. satur-
day morning the remains arrived, ac-
Icompanled by his son John. his daugh.
ter Mrs. Galbreath, his son-in-law and
Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Bloss, Of Hunt
ington. The funeral party was met at
the depot by Undertaken Snyder and
several friends. Shortly afterwards
the burial occurred at Pine Hill Gem
Fetery where, many years ago. Mrs. Ora
ham was inferred. A large number
OF Mr. Graham's old friends attended
the funeral. Mr.. Graham died in In
dianapolis from the effects Of a par
alytie affection from which he had
suffered several years. Mr.. Graham
was formerly Sheriff of this county
and was in turn proprietor Of the old
ST. Lawrence and Chattaroi hotels
He was good officer and a very
popular man and good citizen. Foui
children survive him: Mrs Mollie Gal
braith, a widow, of Seymour, Indi-
ana; Mrs. Miller, of the same place;
John, Of Hot Springs, Ark. and Miss
Emma, who is now in St Louis.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-11-18
As To "Bossy."

As was predicted and was naturally
expected the passage of the ordinance
forbidding cows to run at large has
called forth a chorus Of bowls and
caused n multitude Of kicks. SO did
the passage OF law which is pre-
sumed TO keep pIggie in his pen. The
hog law was passed and repealed
probably a dozen times. Trustees
were defeated and elected, their de-
feat and their eIction depending on
how they stood on the hog question.
Finally an, ordinance forbiddlng their
running al large stuck, and now
very small indeed is the number OF
people Who would see our streets
alive with hogs And yet, the hog
is by great odds the lesser evil Of
the two. He Is scavenger, and to
this extent useful Bossy is all right
In barn and pasture. On the streets
she is an unmiugated nuisance. De-
structiye to fences and trees. she
makes herself a terror, and for max
Ing pavements unsightly she has no
equal. II is to be hoped that this
and all future Councils will keep
this ordinance on the books and that
the officers will see that its provis-
ions are strictly enforced.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-11-18
Shannon.Yinson.

Jay A. Vlnson and Miss Gypsy Shan
non were married Wednesday evening
at the home of the brides father.
Vim. shannon. at Trad, this county.
After few weeks here they will 70
to Dakota, where Mr.. vinson was for
tunate enough TO secure one OF the
best claims in the Rosebud reserya-
ton. He is also associated with a
law firm nj that place and has good
prospects. He Is the second son OF
Judge r. F. vinson and is bright
young man. Mr.. vinson is well pleased
with his new homo in Dakota and will
doubtless succeed there. The bride Is
known as one OF the prettiest youns
ladies in the county, and is worthy
in every way, Only a few guests were
present at the wedding The NEWS
Joins with all the friends Of the cou-
pie in wishing them a goodly share
OF the best things OF life.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-11-18

Under rules q. IS. and %, adopt
ed by the Democratic State Convon-
tlon, held In the City Of Louisville,
on June S. 1904. Il Is made the duty
Of all Democrats In Lawrence couhty
to assemble at their respective 30
ting precincts on Monday. November
q, 1904 at the hour Of one o'elurk,
standard tlmel and proceed then
and th%e to the election Of ne
cinct cpmmltteeman. On Nov. rs
1904. The precinct committeeman thus
elected are required to meet at lou
isa. Ky, and elect county chair
man and secretary 40 CARTER
Chairman OF the couht,
Executive Committee
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-11-18
DISASTROUS WRECKS.

Carelessness is responsible for many
a railway wreck and the same cause
are making human wrecks of sufferers
from throat and lung troubles, But
since the advent of DR.. Kings New
Discovery for consumption, coughs and
colds, even the worst cases can be
cured. and hopeless sresignatlon is
no longer necessary. Mrs. Lois Cragg
of Dorchester. Mass, is one of many
whose life was saved by DIR, Kings
New Discovery. This great remedy is
guaranteed for all throat and lung
diseases by A. NJ. Hughes, Druggist.
Price soc. and s1,OO.Taal bottles free
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-11-18
From palntsyiIle to Presionsburg.


This latest extension Of the Big
Sandy division Of the C. & o. Ry.
was opened to traffic last Monday.
with passenger train No. &c. Con-
ductor Meyers and Engineer asonger
CONFLICTING and pulling. Several
OF our citizens went up from this
place, a representative Of the NEWS
being in the party. He came back
on the afternoon train. thus. being
probably the first Louisian to go to
Prestonsbprg and back the same day.
The train left PaintsFlHe at 1880
and arrived at Prestonsburg at Hos.
Returning 1t left Prestonsburg at
II So and reached Louisa at ZIG.
This is regular schedule time and is
what will be used several months The
distance from Paintsville to Prestons-
burg is II miles, thus making the dis
lance from Louisa to the present ter
minus Of the road 40 and seven
tenths miles. The morning train from
Prestonsburg leaves at 4:45, bit
early, but early rising Is said TO be
conducive to good health. The newly
opened road is in excellent condition,
has easy curves. low grades and a
splendid bed. The depot is at the
mouth Of Middle creek. about quar-
ter of mile below town, and is a
well built structure. The iron is laid
TO point two miles above town, and
is being put down at the rate Of about
two miles week Between Paints
vile and Prestonsburg there are three
stations. Stafford, East Point and Aux
Ter. Stafford is better known by
its brimstone-suggesting name of He'll
Gate. Auxler is opposite the mouth
Of Johns creek.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-11-18

The Louisa Gossip Society and
thefr husbands were delightfully."- en-
,er,ained last week in honor Of Mt.
and Mrs. y. u, MeKinnon. Of East
Liverpool. Ohio. Thursday evening bs
Mrs X l.. ylnson and Friday BY Mrs.
D.. ]. Burchett. Jr. Finch and othdr
games were played and delicious re
treatments were- served. Both EVE
nIhgs were very much enjoyed, ThosC
present were; Mr. and Mrs. ~ b
McKinnon. Mr.. and Mrs. ] G Burns
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Carey. Mr. and
Mu r. /. vlnsoq, Mr.. and Mrs, ER.
A. Bickel. Mr.. and Mrs. II. A. SchosEe
Mr.. and Ms. D, J. Burchett. Jr.. and
Miss Ethel o'Bnen.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-11-18

A finch club has been organized
and will meet Wednesday afternoons
The members are Mrs, G. r. vinson,
Mrs. Mamie Hays, Mrs. r. II. Rag
land, Mrs. w. E, Houston, Mrs. y.
d. Biggs, Mrs. S. J. Justice, Mrs. Robt.
Burchett and Mrs. T, II. Roberts,
They We're delightfully."- entertained
on Tuesday afternoon OF this week
by Mrs. Mamie Hays at her home on
upper Franklin street.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-11-18
The, Ashland independent Ii5xa dent


80. +. Friel, bf the Ashland hide
pendent. was here Monday getting
business for his excellent paper. He
went on to Prestonsburg that eve
ming u place tho Independent In the
homes. of. that little, city. As the
|raglroad extension makes It's way
into new towns. the frat train car
RES tits enterpriAng publisher. and
he never fails to get large lists Of
subscribers wherever be goes. Ash
land has no enterprise OF which she
has cause to boast more than Of the
independent. II is doing more to al
trnct attention TO Ashland and TAX ,
people there than everything else.
The paper and It's plant are .aheah
Of the Town" ny this We mean that
they are much better than cities
the size of Ashland usually have
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-11-18
New c. & 0. Schedule.

On the 18th inst. new time card
went into effect on the entire c, &
O. system. Nos. /. and S, the Worlds
Fair trains. have been taken off. but
there seems to De hut little, change
outside OF this. No. 2, east bound
passenger. leaves Catletpmirg' ten
minutes later IN the afternoon. allow
Ing passengers on the afternoon Big
Sandy train who want to go east IL
minutes In which TO make connection.
The train which formerly left Lou
Isa At 1905 a. m now leaves seven
minutes earlier. the ouly change made
which effects Louisa, The entirely
new condition OF things on the ex-
tension is noticed elsewhere.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-11-18
CHAMBERLAINs COUGH REMEDY
is PLEASANT TO TAKE

The finest quality of graduated
loaf sugar is used in the manufacture
Of Chamberlains Cough Remedy, and
the roots used in It's preparation give
1t flavor similar to maple syrup,
mailing It quite pleasant to take.
Mr.. W. L. Roderlck. OF PoolsviIle,
Nd, in speaking of this remedy, says
Il have used Chamberlains Cough Rem
edy with my children for Several Years
and can truthfully say it is the best
preparation of the kind l know of.
The children like to take It and it
has no injurious after effect For
sale by A. NJ. Hughes.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-11-18
THOUSANDS CURED.

iwDewitt's Witch Hazel salve has
cured thousands OF cases Of piles. 4
bought a box of Dewitt's Witch Hazel
Salve on the Recommendation Of OF
our druggist" so writes c. II. La
Croix. OF Zayalla. TTTexas. "and used
1t for astubborn case of piles. II
cured me permanently" Sold by Lou
lisa Drug Co.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-11-18

The largest church social of the sea-
son will take place this friday ev-
ening at the residence of MIR. and Mrs
W. f. Shipman. A long list of good
things to eat will be served. oys-
tiers. coffee. ice cream, sherbet and
cake win be on the menu. Do not
fail to visit this hospitable home to-
night. You will enjoy it. Proceeds
go to paying for repairs on the South
Methodist church building.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-11-18

W. C. Craig and Miss Anna Green
were married at the home of the
bride, in Louisville last Wednesday.
Mr.. Craig is well known in Louisa.
having been once employed as gen
eral manager for Langhorne and
Langhorne, contractors on the o. &
B. S. division of the C. 4 o., and
was for several months located at this
place.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-11-18

The fine brick residence Of b. f,
Thomas. on Madison street. is offer
ed for sale. together with all the
furniture. This is splendid oppor-
tunity to buy handsome residence
fitted with all modern conveniences,
For particulars apply TO Mr.. Thomas
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-11-18

James Hughes. supervisor OF the
Big Sandy district. q. & o. R'y., has
been temporarily put in charge Of
the Huntington division Resident
Engineer Phil c. Turner, in addition
to his regular duties. has been made
Supervisor OF the Big Sandy division
until further notice,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-11-18
To COUNTRY CORRESPONDENTS

~ -
We are now prepared to use more
letters from country correspondents
than we have been for some time
and would like to have them send in
the news from their localities. We
have been unable to publish all of
them for few months, but We now
have greater facilities.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-11-18
A RUNAWAY BICYCLE.

Terminated with an ugly cut on the
leg of ]. h, orner,. Franklin Grove,ln,
IL developed a stubborn ulcer I'M
yleldind to doctors and remedies for
four years Then Bucklen's Arnlca
salve cured. It's just as good for
burns, scalds, skin eruptiona and piles.
25c at A. NJ. Hughes drug store.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-11-18
MILL For SALE.

One l2-h. p. portable engine and
boiler on trucks. and one 80 inch
French Burr corn mill. Price $500,
500 cash. 500 note due in one year,
500 note due in two years. with good
security, drawing interest at G pei
cent IL. N. Fischer,
Webbville, Ky.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-11-18
TO MERCHANTS.

The large stock of hardware recent
ly purchased at n heavy discount is
now In, and we are able To sell you
any OF 1t at lower prices than you can
buy elsewhere. 1t is a complete line.
Snyder Hardware Company,
Louisa. Ky.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-11-18

A system OF sewerage naturally fol-
lows water works system, and ours
Is now underway. A hlg force OF men
is at work following the line of the
water mains and ending at the river
near ]. O. I.ackey's. which will be the
place OF output for the sewage.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-11-18

The contract for frescomg the South
Methodist church building has been
bet to Mr. Greenhow, OF Ashland, aud
the work will begin next Monday. 1.-The
church will be closed for one Sun
day only. e'H
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-11-18

"oh sam. what makes that grin on
your faceg' "just been eating some
pure Buckwheat cakes and New Or
leans Syrup from sulliyan's."
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-11-18

Get our prlces on nay, corn, meal,
bran, chlckonioed, flour, salt and
chop, before buylug elsewhere
Prices tho owes,,qualliIes tho beat,
Wholesale \ Retail. Store oppos.
TO new depot.
II 4 norohoit. Jr.. A 10,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-11-18

Martin Smith and Minue Burnett,
both OF Wayne county. W. Va. were
married at the Clerks office at this
place Saturday night. r's
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-11-18

Services at the NJ. Z. Church South
for the week beginning Sunday. Oct
SOth. as follows;
Sunday School $3.50 a. m, Judge R
7. Burns Superintendent
Preaching at II a. m. and G;SO pm.
by the pastor.
Midweek prayer meeting Wednes
day evening. p. m.o'clock.
Our services will begin promptlya
the hours announced. by sun time
You are cordially invited to worship
with us. o. F. Williams. Pastor
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-11-18

We have two good upewrlters and
will sell either at q bargain. One Is
new. the othor only slightly used. /.
Big Sandy News Office.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-11-18
rnAcHnRs. PAY DAN.

The November money for the teach
era has arrived and the supt. Mrs
Lackcy, will pay II out saturday OF
this week.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-11-18

We can save you money on Cloth
Ing. and Underwear. Hats and Gents
Furnishing goods. Salt in car lots at
Wholesale prices. CIV, MEEK.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-11-18
A coon COMPLEXION.

Sparkling eyes and rosy cheeks
Erestored by using Dewitts Lit
tie Early Rlsers," so writes S. p. M.
Moore, Of Nacogdoches, Texas. A
certain cure for billiousness, constipa-
ton, etc. Small plll-easy to take
easy to act. Sold by Louisa DrugCo,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-11-18

The W, CT. U. will meet Friday at
PM, with Mrs. c. l.. Miller on Perry
street. All the ladies' are cordially In
yited TO be present.
M Mira. Josephine Rice. Pres
Mrs G. c. HIN, Sec,