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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-04-01
The New RagIans RaincOats

now here, comes in greys, olives
and mixed effects; the cloth will
resist unusual wear and with
stand the effects of any shower;
very popular garment for spring
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-04-01
The Tailored Suits

is nothing in these gar
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1904-02-05
MASONIC RECEPTION.

According to announcement the
Masons entertained their friends and
visiting brethren at their hall on
Broad street last Wednesday evening
and showed them their new and cost
ly furnishings. 1t is a source of
pride to the Masons and their friends
that such neat and we'll arranged
place for meeting can be seen here.
and certainly there are few lodges in
the state which could make better
showing. After inspecting the lodge
the crowd was invited to Kings
Daughters Hall, where Chairman
Jones of the committee of arrange
ments had prepared a neat and attrac-
tive program for entertainment, to-
gether with a splendid lunchecn n Of
coffee, ell e, racle-s, sandwiches,
and fourth of pound of good can
dy for every one present. The male
quartet was in slendid order and
sang to the great .vxp2leasure of their
friends, while Mrs Kebbon. rendered
some excellent solos OH the piano:
Mrs j., n, Powell delighted ,aJh those.
present with two splendid VOCAL sssJs.
Many patriotic songs joined n by
all present, closed the exercises. all
feeling that as social recption it had
proven a success.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1904-02-05

A new telephone No. 69, is added
to the list and reaches into the Barber
shop of H. D. Black. Mr.. Black will
take your order. for anything to be
done in his line.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1904-02-05
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Strangers Sabbath Home. Corner Of
Conn. Ave and Page st.

Preaching next Sunday at II a. m.
Subject "Christion Education, by
Rev. c. M. Emery; evening at 7:3o,
tpic' "And Peter" Sunday-school
at ~ m. Midweek meeting Wednes-
day evening at 7:45.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1904-02-05
DIR. j. ERNEST JUDD.
DENTIST.
Crown and Bridge Work Specialist.
OFFICE-RAILROAD STREET.
LOCAL MENTION.

Mass will be said at st. Anthony
Catholic church next Sunday morn
ing at 1890.
Mr.. J. H. Blckford, of New Hamp
shire and his neice, Mrs. Addie S
Young OF Boston, are with us stop
ping at the Vermont House.
A pleasant and prominent member
of the Reading, Pa, colony is here in
the person of Mr.. D Rhoads. He is
the guest Of Mrs E 3. Hill.
LOOK AT the Ice House for a
fine lot of hard wood, which is for
sale. Apply to j. 7. Scarboro.
DR.. Kugler, well-known visitor to
Southern Pines, had the misfortune
to loose his residence and its contents
destroyed by fire at Fayetteville, N.
c., last Monday DR.. Kugler came
to Southern Pines from Pennsylvania
but finally decided to locate at Fay
etteville. He has the sympathy of
many friends in his loss.
Mr.. l c. Edgerton is enjoying a
visit from his cousin, Mr.. H. L.
Moore, of Lebanon, Ind. The old
saying Its long time before meet
ing" holds good in this case as this is
the first time these two, gentlemen
ever saw each other, although second
consins. We hope Mr.. Moore will
enjoy his visit.
Twelve pound sack graham -four
IS cents. NJ. N. Sugg
DR.. Lape and his sister, Miss Eli
zabetI from New York, are late ar.
rivals at Grove Cottage.
The Southern Pines Hotel will
have its annual masquerade ball Feb.
18th. Prizes will be given, cne for
the best ladies costume and one for
the best gentleman.s S also; one each
for the most comical Admission
free. and no one allowed on the floor
until after unmasking. Grand march
$50
LOST. One weather report ending
Feb. 4th, 1904. The sum of ooo1 will
be raid for its return to No. 81 de-
grees, 876 Broad street.
Bureaus of information are some
times SO inaccurate that other sources
of information are really nec-
essary. If you wish to get an accu-
rate statement of the time for arrival
and departure of trains. for Southern
Pines, YOU will have to get 1t out OF
the Free Press. See correct time card
in another column.
Mrs. G. D. Hull, of Asheville. is
visiting her father, P. P Whitehouse.
She is Just recovering from typhoid
fever and expects to stay through the
season here, where the climate is
milder than that of the mountain re-
eion. They have taken. rooms at the
Acadia cottage on Bennett street.
Mr.. and Mrs Patterson, OF New
Jersey, are guests at the Glenn View
Cottage.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1904-02-05
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE

Having qualified as administrators, with
the will annexed, of the estate of Geo. w.
P, Jerrard. deceased. general notice is
hereby given all persons having claims
against said estate to present them to the
undersigned duly authenticated on or be-
fore the 18th day of Decemb or 1894. or this
notice will be pleaded in bar of their re-
coyery. All persons indebted said estate
will please make immediate payment.
This Dec Is 1908.
CATHERINE S GERARD
Administrative.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1904-02-05
Flag Euchre.
%+++

The Flag Euchre Party given at the
Southern Pines Hotel, Feb. was wei
attended, there were about one-h hun
dred people interested in the games
of eucllre and whist, and all voted il
a complete success. The sum Of $Ioc
was realized for the benefit of St.
Antllony's Catholic Church.
The following were the winners of
prizes:
L. Capt and Mrs. A M Clarke. Mrs r F
Elliott and Mrs Fl Butler
2 F w VanCamp, Mrs 8 Stringer, Mrs
Exams, George johnson, Mr. and Mrs T A
Matters; H. DR. and Mrs f Judd, Mrs N
F Wilson, Mr. and Mrs W II Mahoney.
3. Mrs F P Schwartz, Mrs Charles T
Geyer. Mr. and Mrs G T Bacon, Mr. and Mrs
L Thompson, Mrs D Rhoads. Miss
Elijah tn Lape r E Geyer. w Percival.
Mis- j Fl Ferris. f D Osln.
The whist tables IN charge Of D F
McAdanls We're interesting and properly
looked after. Prize winners were. H G
Flint. LIST, Mr. Ward, Cd Mrs Fl G Flint,
3rd. Fl Weber, 4th Mr. Murphy, 5tll, and Il
Kapitzke. 9Th. /&
The prizes were very nice and ap.
propriate. and were we'll worth the
spirited contest exhibited among taE
players. At the end of the gnnes
light refreshments wefe served and
social hour greatly enjoyed. The
success of this, the second occasion
of this kind, is due to the systematic
directions of Mrs. F. z. Sschwartz.
James Mccall, coIored, has the
sympathy If many friends in the
loss of his Swear old baby, who
was burned to death at Manly last
Tuesday. He was standing by the
fire when his clothing caught on
fire. and despite the efforts Of two
other children TO eXtineuis the
flames, he was burned to death.
The following persons are regis
at the Prospect House: II. G.
Brown. Greensboro, N. G.; X. L.
Reed and daughter, Washington,
D. G. r. M. Dunham and son,
She field, Pa; 7. ID. Whitaker, N.
@; Miss I NJ. Layton, Washington
d. G; W. l.. Wood and wife West
boro, Mass; r. Ii. Hill, Lynchburg,
Va.
The second party of the Ten-of-U us Club
given at the Southern Pines Hotel last
evening was a most pronounced success
A large number were present. the music
was good, and the ladies in their hand
some gowns made the scene very en-
one
A cake walk is to be given at the South
ern Pines Opera House Saturday night.
February
G. E. Peck has been succeeded as sta
tion agent for Southern Pines by Mr.. O
A. Hazard Of Hamlet.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1904-02-05

G. E. Peck has been succeeded as sta
ton agent for Southern Pines by Mr. o
A. Hazard Of Hamlet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-07
MAYOR M'C0HOCH|E
HAS LETTER FROM
QUEEN OF AMERICA

The following letter. addressed to
MIR. President, Rock Island, Rock ISL
and County" has been received by
Mayor McConochie: -
Princeton, ILL.,. Dec 5, 1904.-Writ-
ten by the Queen of America. Prince
ton, Ill. President of the Rock Island
College: l have not received any
answer to my letter. 1 wish a settle
ment at once for my duties to your
church. 1 am sick and tired of your
Indifference. /. want my money, and
must have it. 1 served long and 10y.
ally for it. and shall not give you up.
You are owing me $4,000 at the
very least. l have called at the par
sonage, but have not received one
cent See to it at once, and oblige
Miss E. E. Nelson. $4,000 for not ans
wering my letters.
QUEEN OF AMERICA.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-07
DAVENPORT OFFICIALS
SUPPRESS SMALLPOX CASE
Have Patient in Isolation Hospital for
Weeks Without Informing
the Public.

Davenport has been suppressing the
existence in that city of case OF
smallpox. At the regular meeting of
the board of health held there yester-
day afternoon at o'clock it was dis
closed that they have been having a
case of imported smallpox there in
the pest house, which, according to DR..
II. l.. Bawden; the city physician, will
be released from quarantine next Fri
day afternoon.
The patient was isolated and no re-
port was made of the case, SO that
when DR.. Bawden was forced to report
it in his November summary it caused
mild surprise on the part of the news
paper men, who had no inkling that
such case was in existence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-07
REASON 1T DOES NOT RAIN
Because the Weather is Too Dry, Thar
Is All.

Why doesn't it rain? Just because
it's too dry. That's all there is TO it.
Every school boy knows that rainfall
is merely an exemplification of the
Iold saying that 'all that goes up must
come down" If there is nothing to go
up there will be nothing to come
down and that is the reason it has not
rained for so long a time. The wealth
er bureau confines itself to the issuing
of a map every day that shows the eX-
listing weather conditions all over the
country, and the prediction from d
study of these conditions of what the
weather will be one day ahead. The
intelligent layman who studies the
map is entitled to put two and two to
make four and nobody is hurt if he
makes five once in awhile. An exam
ination of the daily maps issued for
few weeks past will convince the
amateur observer that the conditions
are such that there isn't enough wat
er in the ground in the whole upper
Mississippi or Ohio valley to make
good rain.
The natural deduction from this
is that if we are to get good rain or
a heavy snow the water must be evap-
| GRATED from some large body of water
at distance and brought here by
the winds. The Gulf of Mexico is the
natural source Of such a supply but
the conditions have not been favorable
recently for the transportation of the
gulf clouds in this direction and con-
sequently the prospect for rain is not
promising. Watch the weather
map, says philosopher, and
when you see that low barometer
sneaking in on us from the southwest
| then begin to predict rain. The rain
clouds must come from a distance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-07
Do You Want it
Now!

The time for having your heat
ing plant put in is getting short.
You will want to use it pretty
soon and you will want it quick.
Better get your estimate now
and let us do the work with out
delay. We can do your work
quickly, satisfactorily, a n d
Cheaply. Your heater is here
waiting to be put in.
Either telephone will bring
AfNem.ZNEezS ;&(1moa1Y
Opposite Harper House.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-07
Gain For Arsenal.

Rock Island arsenal gains $123,000
appropriations from Secretary or
he Treasury Shaw's report 10 con-
,ress The fund is to be used for
maintaining and developing the grea.
workshop here, but the items have not
yet been made public An appropria-
ion of s12,500 is recommended fo-
maintaining the Rock Island bridge.
-ol Blunt has great hope that the
tenn for the new post hospital is in
.luded in the budget reported by Sec
-etary Shaw. but he has no means OF
determining till the details are made
public
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-07
IS TO RUN AGAIN
G. w. McCaskrin Announces His
Candidacy for Mayor
in the Spring.
WILL GO 1T AS INDEPENDENT
Would Rather Be Executive of City
Than Hold Seat in Leg
islature.

Formal announcement of his ambi-
ton to be mayor of the city of Rock
Island was made today by G. Washing
ton McCaskrin, member-elect of the
general assembly, and erstwhile horse
back candidate for governor.
George will make the race for the
mayorality in the spring again as an
independent candidate. and will go it
alone, not having a full ticket, as some
have been of the impression he intend
ed doing. in the hope of making a
clean sweep.
Prefers Mayor to Representative
George admits he would sooner
be mayor of Rock Island than serve
in the legislature, for in the former
position he would be in position to in
a measure at least reward those who
have been footing his horn during the
several years that he has been en-
deavoring to establish himself perma-
nently in the political limelight. He
realizes that he can do little down at
the state capital in the period that he
has been chosen to represent his dis
trict, for the reason that the old guard
will not give any heed to his cries for
reduced railroad rates, etc. But just
the same George states that he will
bring along the chart with the brick
VS.. passenger argument that he
sprung at his meetings during the
recent campaign and use all his per
suasive powers in inducing his fellow
lawmakers to have a look.
Grooming the White Horse.
George is grooming the white horse
getting in readiness for the spring
battle. He will hang his stocking
up Christmas eve, and play his own
Santa Claus. The nomination will be
his present when George energies from
the sheets on Christmas morning.
George does not believe in taking any
chances. If he left it TO Santa to look
after him, he is fearful that the old
plan would overlook him in the multi
plicity of his cares during the holiday
season. So George will don his white
whiskers and straddle his white steed
and deliver the nomination to himself.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-07
FIREMEN SAVE MILLION
AND A HALF OF PROPERTY

CONTINUED From Page Eighth
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-07
Beware of Counterfeits.

"DeWitt's is the only genuine Witch
Hazel Salve," writes ]. L. Tucker, of
Centre, Ala. Il have used it in my
'amily for piles, cuts and burns for
ears and can recommend it to be
he best salve on the market. Every
iamily should keep it, as it is inval-
liable household remedy, and should
uways be kept on hand for immediate
Ise." Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-07
OBITUARY.

Mrs. W. H. Mosher died this morn
ing at 11:15 o'clock at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. ]. Donahue, 800
Thirteenth street, after a short illness
with pneumonia. Mrs. MOsher was a
native of Cedar Falls, Iowa, and for
many years was a resident of Anda-
lusia. About a year and a half ago
Mrs. Mosher removed to this city.
Mrs. Mosher is survived by one son,
vester, of Andalusia, her daughter
Mrs Donahue, and brother, George
Webster, at Cedar Falls, Iowa, and q
sister at Waverly, Iowa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-07
COURT HOUSE RECORD.
In County Court-Probate.

In re conservatorship of Charles
Murray, feeble-minded. Susanna john
stones report and resignation as con-
servator herein filed, said resignation
to be accepted upon the appointment
and qualification of new conservator
as successor to said Susanna John
ston, and said Susanna Johnston turn
ing over to new CONSERVATION all prop
erty of ward This order not to affect
in any way the bond of said Susanna
Johnston as CONSERVATION herein, nor to
release her nor her bondSmen on said
bond. 1t appears that the Moline Trust
& Savings bank is willing to act as
cOnservator herein. 1t is ordered that
the Moline Trust & Savings bank be
and is hereby appointed CONSERVATION
of the person and estate of the said
Charles Murray and that letters of
conservatorShip issue to it.
In re guardianship of Lillian Ritchil.
minor. Guardians inventory filed and
approved. Guardians annual report
| filed and approved.
Estate of Peter Waner. Petition by
widow for an order directing apprais-
ers appointed herein to fix widows
award filed.
Estate of Erland Larson. Proof of
publishing and posting notice to cred
itors filed and approved.
Estate of Harriet H. Sage. Claim of
DR.. II. II. Chase allowed in class 5 at
s1S6.50
Estate of Mary Nc Philleo. Claim of
Anna Sallows allowed in class at
$96.57. Claim of E. H. Sallows allow
ed in class at S14.4O. Claim of w. S.
Block allowed in class at $3.50
Claim of A. H. Wendt allowed in class
at $105.50. Claim of Oglehart & Co.
allowed in class at S2450.
Estate of Jacob Reiling Widows
REIMBURSEMENT and selection filed and
erty selected to widow
Estate of George B. Wittick Report
of distribution filed and approved.
Administrator discharged and estate
closed.
Real Estate Transfers.
William Jackson to Rufus A. Smith,
tracts in section SO, IS, 1w, $3.50.
Adolph F. Swensson to Hans H. Foss,
lots 1 and II, block 3, Oak Hill add,
Moline, 5000.
Wilder Page Bowers to Burton B.
Billings, interest in lot 10, block 119;
lot 1873, block 129, and lot s, block 173,
East Moline, 81.
Edward II. Guyer TO Edward Bracke,
lot 10, block he, East Moline, $3.50
Licensed to Wed.
Edward Stewart ...... Moline
Miss Jennie Vada Evans - Moline
Cyrus z. Deitz ... Moline
Miss Ruberta Louise Sleight. =. Moline
Algot Walter Allison ... Moline
Miss Annie Caroline Youngberg. 49,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-07

floors as a rule lost all of their tools
and such articles as coats and oven
coats.
A tarpaulin and barrels of sand
were secured, and the few remaining
tanks of napthia protected from the
flames and removed from the building.
The work of removing these tanks
was daring, for they were surrounded
by burning oil, and an explosion was
likely at any minute Eight of the
tanks were removed intact.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-07

for some one other than the mayor
of Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-07

Scudder's Maple Sap-First Award.
Specialize worlds fair jury OF
awards has given Scudder's Syrup
company. Chicago, highest award on
maple syrup.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-07

James Perkins. aged 75. and fol
many years a resident of this county
died this afternoon at O'Clock at the
home in Sears.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-06-10
CUT HIS HAIR

indianapolis, June $50 changed
by having his beard shaved off and
his hair cnt, after letting both grow
for so years, that his wife did not re-
cognize him and refused several
hours to belive he was be. husband
was the condition which resulted when
Uncle Button Smith, as he has
long been known in Pike county
went home from a barber shop.
Button Smith, who was one of the
first Republican in the State, entered
into an agreement in 1854 not to
shave or have his hair cut for 90 years
unless the Free sellers elected a
President in 1886. His hair and beard
grew to an enormns length, the ali
reaching to the ground and beard be.
low his waist. Both we're as white as
snow, and the old man attracted at
tentiou wherever he went He cele
brated his eighty-fifth birthday ami
versary one week ago, and he went to
barber and was shaved and had his
hair "shingled"
1t is said that the hair and beard
taken off filled a half bushel basket,
and Uncle Button now appears not
more than 69 years old.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-06-10
ORDER OF PUBLICATION,

THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA.
At rules held In the Clerks Office of the Cir
cult Court of Berkeley County, the 9Th day Of
June, 1901.
VIM: o. Nicklas, administrator C. t. q. of
Louisa Martin, deceased. plaintiff,
Victor d. Miller, sr., Maria +. jannev and
John r. Janney her husband. Robert
Gold and Jas II. Smith late sheriff,
admir- d b II of Chas =. Lamon
decd, defendants
The object OF the above suit is to have the
land set up and described in the plaintiffs bill
sold for the payment of the debts and liabili.
ties OF the said Charles S. Lamon owing to the
plaintin; that the deed made by Charles 6.
Lamon and wife TO Victor u. Miller, Sr, fully
described In the bill, may be decreed to be
void and set aside SO far as necessary for the
purpose OF paying said de BITS, that If the sad
deed be suffered TO stand that the said Victor
ID. Miller, Sr. shall he decreed to pay the said
sum Of 1922 80 with ic terest from Nav D. 1884,
or so much thereof may be nect ssaiy 10
satisfy the said Indebtedness OF said Oh rles s.
Lamon to the plaintiff; and that the said
victor ID. Miller, Sr., Maria T.. Ianney anC
John T Janney her hus oand aud each OF them
may he required to disclose what chooses IN
action and other property they received from
the said Charles s. Lamon. and that the same
may be subjected to the payment of the ulai H.
tins claim. And 1t appearing on affidavit
filed in this suit, that the said defendants
Robe I Gold and Victor Miller, Sr are non.
residents OF this State. tney hereby required
to appear at the said Clerks office, within one
month from the 10th doy CT June, 1904 (the
date of the first publication hereby and dc
what Is necessary TO protect thei interests in
this matter.
L. DEW. GERHARpT, Clerk.
NJ. T. lngles and A. c Nsdenbou
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-06-10
STARTLING EVIDENCE.

Fresh testimony in great quantity
is constantly coming in declaring DR..
Kings New Discovery for consump-
ton, coughs and colds to be unequal
ed. A recent expression from T. J. Nc
Farlard BentonvilIe, Va serves an ex.
ample. He writes: l had bronchitis for
three years and doctored all the time
without being benefited. Then I be
gan taking DR.. Kings New Discovery
and few bottles wholly cured me.
Equally effective in curing all lung
and throat troubles. Consumption
pneumonia and grip. Guaranteed by
Clifford Tabler. Trial bottles free, reg
ular sizes scots and $I.oo.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-06-10
LABOR TROUBLES

The great labor troubles among the
miners and mineowners in Colorado
is growing extremely serious. On
Sunday last f1f cen miners were killed
by the explosion OF bomb under a
railroad platform where number had
gathered for train, and many more
were injured. The military forces of
the state have been called to the scene
and the greatest order prevails.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-06-10
Commissioners Notice.

A. ID. Tate and Maria Underdonkl
Jonathan 8. Cushwa, ct al
commissioners Otf'ce,
Martinsburg, W. Va, June g. 1901.
To all persons Interested in the above entitled
cause:
BY p decree of the Circuit Court of Berkeley
county, w. Va entei ed in the above entitled
cause on the 5th day OF May, 1904, the same
was referred to me with instructions to aseer-
tain and report.
First. The real estate owned by the defen-
dant Jonathan = Cushwa, sometimes written
John s, Cushwa, together with the annual
rental and fee simple value thereof
Second. The liens thereon, whether by
judgment, deed of trust or otherwise with
their amounts and priorities.
Third. Whether or not the said Jonathan
$. Cushwa, on the 7th dav OF December, 1901,
when he made TIVE agreement in writing, filed
as exhibit "G," with the Plaintiffs Dlll, was
insoivent or not,
Fourth. hrLherth debts due from the
said Jonathan s Cushwa to the DE PENDANTS
Kate r. Cushwa, G e. CuSnwa and Harry >.
Cushwa, We're, on the said h day of Deem
Der, 1901 bona fl lie and owing from the said
Jonathan :. Cusnwt tn the said X te F., @. g.
and Harry s. CuShwa.
Fifth And any other matters deemed per-
tinent, by me, or that any Of tie parties here
to may require
You will therefore take Notice that | have
fixed on Tuesday. the 5ih dsV OF Iuly, 1904, al
Martinsburg, W Va, ~ the nlace where,
will proceed to execute the said order of refer
ence, and ", from any cause, the sd me lie no
ompleted on that day, IL will he juurne'
from tlm" totime, 81 the me place, uitil
is completed
Given under my hand this oh day of June,
1901. W. i. ,,t.> ON. "mm 'lu"er
in Chancery at said Court.