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The Washington times., 1904-01-07
RELIEF FOR HEIRS
OF MELVIN B. SMITH
commissioners, However, Would Cut
Down Appropriation for Relatives
of Man Killed in Sewer.

The District Commissioners TODAY
partially approved Senate bill No. 1852
which provides for the relief OF the
heirs of Melvin B. Smith who was
killed by inhaling poisonous gases while
working in a manhole. in the employ of
the District. The accident occurred
June ,, 1903
The bill provides that the sum of
5000 be awarded Smiths heirs. while
the Commissioners believe $500 is suf-
hCient
The accident to which reference is
made in the bill, says the explanatory
letter Of the Commissioners, was one
which could not be foreseen.
1T is a common custom for employees
o. the Sewer Department to 20 down
these manholes without thought of dan
ger, so that the department was utterly
unprepared for the conditions which ex-
listed. Such risks as are taken in de-
scending these manholes are necessarily
assumed by the employees Of the sewer
department. it is in the line of their
duty, and one which they must be held
to assume in accepting their positions;
the District cannot admit that il is le-
gally responsible for accidents such as
this At the same time when a faithful
employe loses his life in the service I'm
this manner 1t seems proper to the Com
missiOners that some compensate ton
should be made for II to those more OF
less dependent upon him.
The Commissioners are therefore in
favor Of the object Of the bill. and
would recommend its passage, provided
the sum named In the bill is reduced
from $500 to 81, 800. and that the appro-
priation should be chargeable one-half
10 the revenues of the District Of Co
lUmbia and the other half TO any money
in the United States Treasury not other
wise appropriated, as the work upon
which Smith was engaged was paid for
in that manner"
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WAR PRISONERS PENSION
BILL AGAIN INTRODUCED

ITO pension all soldiers. sailors. and
marines in the service Of the United
States. from 1861 TO 1865. who were
prisoners OF war for two months or
longer" is the subject of a bill intro
duced by Mr.. Burton of Kansas
A minimum rate of S12 a month is pre-
vided in the bill. with 81 n month extra
for every month he was so held as
prisoner of war"
The limitations are provided that $50
shall be the maximum pension and that
no pension of this class shall be pay
able to heirs of the soldier in question
No further proof is 70 be required
than the War Department records. and
two affidavits as to the identity of the
applicant. The bill went TO the Pension
Committee.
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DIED.

FOLEY-On January g 1904, at the residence
o. her daughter, 9O7 Third Street northwest
ELIZA FOLEY. widow Of jeremiah Foley.
Funeral from ST. Mary's Church. Alexandra,
Va, Friday, January s, at IL o'clock a. IN. !.
requiem mass. 1t
POOLE-On January G, 1904. aged two years
and one month"; JOHN VIRTUE POOLE, only
grandson Of Sarah and the late John Virtue
and son Of Burnice A. Poole and d. ". Poole II
SUTTiLI-On Wednesday, January 6, 1904 al
~ 80 "A. m, HANNAH SUTTILL, widow Of John
Suttill and mother Of Mrs. Robert j. Mawhinney
Funeral Friday morning. January s, from her
late residence. 80 VI Street northwest; thence
10 st. AOysius Church, where requiem mass
will be said az o'clock. Interment at Mount
Olivet. Friends invited. II
ALLEN-On Thursday, January = 1904, at 8
a. m, MARY c. ALLEN, wife Of Thomas NJ
Allen.
Funeral from her late residence, 1927 Fifteenth
Street northwest, Saturday, january o. al
$3.50 q. IN. Requiem mass az st. Matthew's
Church at O'Clock. Friends IF the family are
respectfully invited TO attend ja7-2
The Washington times., 1904-01-07
GREEN TICKETSALE
OutergarmentS.

Only one lot Of Suits purchased in
this Myers collection, but it's rep
resentative lot Included are the
leading makers best ideas executed
with perfectness and skill in mate
rails that embody everything tending
to satisfaction. There are effects in
broadclCths, cheviot. pebble. and
panne cheviot. Scotch tweed and
new novelty cloth styles. Swagger
shades OF brown. gray, oxford, nov
city, and fancy mixtures; also
blacks, blouse. straight front, invert-
ed pleats. Norfolk and walking ef-
fect-in fact, anything stylish you
desire will be found. CoIlarless and
We can safely say cannot be dupli-
Gated anywhere under
SIS, 500. and SIS. SPE- S10 Or
CIAL SALE PRICE,. IU.OO
Another Myers stock wOnderi La
dies, misses and ckildrens Jack
cts IN kersey. broadcloth. cheviot,
and zibeliLe, in colors of blue, cas-
tor, tan. brown, and black. Included
are me smart military styles and
corset effects. some cape styles, also
some few imported blouse designs;
All styles, all lengths. o. 80. 30. and
AZ inches. All silk and satin lined.
Worth $3.50. SIS. SIS, and S QE
$50 SALE PRlCE........... y - >
A swell lot OF Cravenette Rain
Coats Iva this Myers sale. Absolute
triple cape styles. plain and pleated
backs. Some half-tight fitting. Tans,
OXfDrds. and grayS. Worth
$3.50 TO sl5-SALE SPE- Sh QS
Satin-lined-lined Jackets. full 30
inches long. tight-1tting and collar
less effects. Finished with wide ker-
sey strapping and tab front. Rough
and plain Tibets. oxfords, and chew
lots, in blue. black, oxford. and gray
oxford Also American Wooden
Mills Tan and Kersey Coats.all
worth so to $12-SALE Sd az
PRICE. Observation-Disclosures. ~ >
Only one lot of Children's Gar
ments in the Myers purchase, but ii
surely is an astounding one. High
class Children's Coats. in long eff
fccts. with sailor or notch collar,
elaborate braid-trimmed and extra
fine quality cloth finish. This is
your opportunity to dress your child
comfortably and stylishly. yet with
little outlay Coats that
were made TO sell at 81 and SO hE
$6-SALE PRICE. 4 ~ ,
One special lot Of high-grade Walk
ing Skirts came with This purchase.
1t includes strap seam and stitch
bottom effects i'm gray. black, and
blue. and all other walking skirt
ideas that have been shown by the
leading makers. Made of all-wool
melton cloth, IN all sizes Actual 81
and 81 kinds-SALE PRICE 81 Il z
SPECIAL-...-..--.... A'O ,
This is probably the best showing
OF skirts Of al kinds that was ever
brought TO Washington. Every new
cloth OF this seasons output is here,
every new design is represented, and
quality Is guaranteed with every
purchase. Smart design women will
appreciate this showing. it's so en-
bracing and so exclusive.
Skirts worth Sc to $3.50 50 OK
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COMMISSION TO TAKE
TESTIMONY FOR TYNER

Attorney A. S Worthington, represent
ing James y. Tyner and Harrison J.
Barrett. who are indicted jointly for
conspiracy to efraud the Government
and Assistant District Attorney Charles
+ helgwln yesterday appeared before
Justice Pritehard, in Criminal Court No.
!. to have commission appointed To
take testimony in connection with the
case
The witness whose testimony is 10 be
taken Is James l.. Tanner, who resides
at Gadsden, Ala. BY agreement between
counsel, Justice Pritchard will sign an
order appoint Edwin Pickard and O. r
Hood, of Gadsden. Ala. commissioners
70 take Mr.. Tanners testimony by in
terrogatories which viii be submitted
The Washington times., 1904-01-07
PRESIDENT ASKED
TO HONOR COLONIAL BALL

Mrs. Charlotte Main, State regent for
the District of Columbia Of the Daugh-
ters of the American Revolution, was at
the White House this morning. accom-
panied by Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey.
vice regent Of the organization and
chairman OF the committee on invita-
tons for the grand colonial ball 10 be
given at the Arlington on January IS.
They desired to invite the President,
who is a member Of the Sons of the
Revolution. They did not remain to
see the President. but left a card of in
vitation for him with Secretary Loeb.
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ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

The Columbia Steam Fire Engine Com
pany held its annual meeting last night
and elected the following officers for
the ensuing year:
William A. Smoot. president; George
Uhier. first vice president; William X
Griffith, second vice president; Horace
Allen, secretary; Edward Hughes. treas
urer; Charles Herbert. assistant secre-
tary; George Uhler, e. s. Leadbeater.
and Charles Duffy. executive commit
tee; Frank Petty, foreman: Louis Brill
assistant foreman; J. W. Travers, first
assistant foreman; r. Merchant. second
assistant foreman; William Webster,
The Washington times., 1904-01-07
Millinery,

TOmOrrow-LadieS' Misses and
Children's Untrimmed Hats-a show
ing embracing every smart and new
idea in our stock-goOds sold reg
ularly at soc 10 ST. All cOlors. 1OC
All shapes. Sacrificed. ...........I1
Untrimmed and Ready-to-wear
Hats for Ladies. Misses, and Chill
dren. All shapes-fiats and rolling
brim; round crown for children.
Walking-Gainsbo turban. and
flare effects. Worth 81, $l.50. Q0C
and S2..-.....-.--...-..-- --..---. - ~
Trimmed Hats worth up to SIS to
be cleared out at these phenomenal
prices. Stylish and SER 6 Or
A very special lot of fancy feath-
ers and pOmpons; very neat and de-
sirable for military trimming; all
colOrs; good qualities; worth up &C
to SOC SPECIAL AT-.....-........ >
Ten dozen black ostrich tips.
three in a bunch: hard fiues. French
curl. Among them will be found
some genuine head tips. Your . &c
choice while they last at........ Z -
Another table full of fancy feath-
ers. wings and birds. Everything
new this year is shown i'm album
dance All cOlors. all novelties. Goods
shown worth 81 to SIPS SPE- 1OC
GAL SALE PRICE.
Lot of new imported steel orna-
ments. buckles and slides;
goods worth up to SOC. SPE- 1Ec
CIAL SALE RICE...........-...AO
The Washington times., 1904-01-07
LoAV ASSOCIATION MEETS.

The annual meeting Of the Savings
Mutual Building and Loan Association
mel at the Harlow Building. in South
Fairfax Street. last night, and elected
the following officers:
NJ y. Harlow. president; Peter Aitch-
eson. vice president; Edward J. F'lem-
ing. secretary; John ID. NormOyle treas
urer; NJ. B. Harlow Peter Aitcheson.
w. NJ. ReardOn. T. J. Fannon. J. NJ
Hill. Samuel Bendheim. A. II. Oehlert,
w. II. p Kelly. and +. r. Hughes. d.
rectors. This association is the only
one in the State that loans money at s
per cent interest. and pays its investors
a fixed rate of interest each.
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Myers Silk Waists.

A very special lot of Taffeta Silk
and Pedu de Sole Waists; the ma
jority are blacks; there are a few
cOlors All sizes; tucked and pun
sleeves. These are seconded by
sample lot of Waists. slightly soiled
from display. Neatly pleated and
tucked; newest puff sleeves; light
Dinks and light blues. Any of these
Waists is +, S T9Tth s. So or So 3S
at both Stores)
The Washington times., 1904-01-07
PRESIDENT INVITED
BY PHILADELPHIA CAVALRY

Representative De V. MorrelI of Penn
sylvania called at the White House
this morning, accompanied by Capt
John {. Groome and Lieut.. J. Frank
McFadden. of the First Troop of the
Philadelphia City Cavalry
They extended an invitation to the
President to attend the annual dinner
of the troop. February % The Presi-
dent will. however, not be able to at
tend
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lsnecial 10 M Wnshinpton Times-

ALEXANDRIA. Va, Jan. IA pretty
but quiet wedding was solemnized at
the rectory of St. Mary's Catholic
Church last night when Charles L.
Ewald and Florence l. ricer were mar
ried by the Rev. Father H. J. Cutler.
pastor of St. Mary's Church. The groom
was attended by James MCGOWAN, and
the maid Of honor was May Roberts. Mr.
Ewaid is a popular employee Of the r.
Portner Brewing Company. and the
bride IS the daughter OF Policeman Sam
ueI TIGER.
The Washington times., 1904-01-07
EDDIE EBERT MISSING
FROM HOME IN K STREET

The police arc looking for Eddie FL
bert Of l02 X Street northwest. The
boy yesterday lost his position on a de-
partment store delivery wagon. He had
been In number Of small scrapes. and
mad been told by his mother that she
would punish him the next time.
IL Is the belief OF the uncle who re-
ported the disappearance that he has
Iuh away rom nome 70 escape the
threatened punishment
The Washington times., 1904-01-07
COMMITTEES REPORTS
ON CONTINENTAL HALL
Read at a Meeting of the
Daughters
DESIGN OF NEW BUILDING
Three-Story PaTthenon, With a Base
lnert-Will Conform With New
Columbian Structures.

Reports Of the Continental Hall and
/ building committees Of the Daughters
of the American Revolution were read
before large meeting OF the Daugh-
/ terS yesterday morning in the Louise OF
Mrs. H. +. BlCunt. Arrangements had
been made for Stercopticon exhibition
of the plans Of the new hall but Edward
Casey. Of New York the architect made
a mistake about the time of the meet
ing and il was decided to POSTPONE tb,-
exhibition until last night Mrs Mann
reported for the committee on the hall
and Mrs. Charles T. Terry, of New York.
reported for the building committee
Mrs. c. n. Fairbanks president general
OF the society, presided
The design Of the new hail calls ror
q building Of classic style. kept par.
.hroughout-a three-story parthenon with
basement After conference with
PRESIDENT Needham, of Columbian Uni
Verslty' II was decided TO make the d
a. H. building conform as far ms posi-
PIE with the designs for the new build
lngs to be erected by Columbian. and
which will adjoin the hall All tbo
stone marble and granite will be Ameri-
can.
Six Massive Columns.
ihS thtIdnce on Seventeenth Street
VIII be guarded by six massive columns
ana the entrance hail will, be twenty
Tour feet wide by thirty feet deep. Two
corridors back of TIE entrance hall
VIII lead to the cloak rooms and the
once Of the curator. Three entrances
VIII open to the auditorium. which will
nave n seating capacity of 1.SO0
BOARD room for meetings of the board
OF managers. committees and ante
rooms. viii flank the auditorium. while
long. winding corridor will lead into
the memorial hall. where Revolutionary
relics will be stored and exhibited
II was at first intended to svmboIize
the thirteen States with thirteen marble
columns on the front exterior. but there
was not sufficient space for the pur
pose A compromise was arranged. b,,
winch the thirteen columns will be
placed on the south side OF the buiId-
ing. arranged in a semicircle The
columns viii be fluted monoIfths. hand
sCmeIy ornamented. From the portico
broad. shallow steps will lead TO The
terraces room in the southwest cor
ner has been set aside for the editor of
the society's magazine
The stage in the auditorium will he
twelve by nfty-four feet, and will be
surrounded by tiers Of boxes arranged
Tor the board of managers at the cor
crosses. The board room. museum. and
auditorium can be made into one big
room by the throwing back of the hand
some folding doors.
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MRS. WILSON'S FUNERAL
TO BE HELD TOMORROW

The funeral Of Mrs. Wilson. who died
yesterday morning At her home. 1920
Thirty-second Street northwest. win take
place tomorrow morning. The interrment
will be made n the Congressional Gem
etery.
Mrs. Wilson was the wife Of GEORGE
Wilson, an old resident Of GEORGETOWN
Death was due 10 ailments incident to
old age
The Washington times., 1904-01-07
HOUSE COMMITTEE NAMED
TO PROBE SWAYNE CHARGES

The Committee on judiciary of the
House has appointed Representatives
Palmer Pearre, and Clayton a sub
committee to go to Florida and inves-
tgate the Impeachment charges pre-
fsrred against Judge SWayne.
The Washington times., 1904-01-07
NOT OBLIGED TO USE
G0VERNMENT-AIDED ROADS

IN an opinion given to the Secretary
OF the Interior the Comptroller of the
Currency holds that an administrative
officer OF the Government is not under
any requirement OF law to use Govern
ment-aided roads in the transaction OF
departmental business.
The point was raised by the Director
Of the Geological Survey.
The Washington times., 1904-01-07

In connection with the Mar
tin j. Myers sale this week
forms a bargain event I'M
precedented in Washington.
Still greater reductions of
these standard goods to adj
here to our regular 6. 7. D.
policy.
The Washington times., 1904-01-07
oALEXANDRLA 5[EWS NOTES

Charles Steale. Henry Murray. John FL
lis, Edward FOrnsheill. James Ham
mersley. pipemen; Edward Lawler AMI
James Treacle. axmen.
The Washington times., 1904-01-07
CORpoRATIONS MEET

TwC Washington corporations will
meet in this city today. The George
w Knox Express Company will meet
at III South Fairfax Street and the Ma
tioIal Rifles Hall Association will meet
at 21S King Street
The Washington times., 1904-01-07
STRICKEN WITH ApoPLExY.

Mrs. George Rogers was stricken with
apopleXy at her home in Franklin
Street yesterday morning from the ef-
fects Of which she died later in the day.
The Washington times., 1904-01-07
Umbrellas.

Children's good. serviceable School
Umbrellas; usually worth soc. Nnc
Special, Green Ticket Day. <
Ladies 26-inch Fancy Metal and
Plain Handle Umbrellas, silk-finishe,i
gloria; worth 81. Green Ticket 4 nc
Icy ''-'----. .-.-......-.. "
Main store onlv.)
The Washington times., 1904-01-07

NnlIR viii be given a scientific examination
iSSH by our expert optician free OF charge
ENEe and glasses viii be properly adjusted
@a@S for 81 up.
A. HuTTERIY. $50 C ST. NV,
o. Nv -hAiJ Around the cor. from eth.
The Washington times., 1904-01-07
DEATH OF INFANT

Margaret Williams. the three-rnonths-
Old daughter Of Carrie and A. f. WI
liams. died at her parents home, 1871
Prince Street this morning.
The Washington times., 1904-01-07
I'm MAYORS COURT.

In the mayors court, the Hon George
l. Simpson presiding. Lilton Hughes. a
negro, arrested by Policeman Knight,
charged with stealing SO from William
NaylOr. was hned the sum Of $40.
The Washington times., 1904-01-07
Muslin Underwear.

Covers. low neck and V. trimmed
with lace, French style: others en-
broidery trimmed; sold at lSc 1NC
and 25c. Special. III
AT &C Muslin Corset Covers,
" high neck, felled seams;
regular PFC values.
at 1Ec Muslin Drawers. with
, 5-inch cambria flounce
trimmed with Torchon lace; worth
25c eyery day.
At soc One hundred dozen La
dies Muslin Gowns in
three different styles. One with
yoke OF hemstitched tucks. tucks he
tween rows OF Val. lace inserting; V
neck; others embroidery trimmed.
all full length and width: worth Soc.
MAIN Store Only)
The Washington times., 1904-01-07
GONE TO JAPAN.

Robert Ford. Of this city left last
saturday for Japan. where he will en-
list in the navy.
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Corset Reductions.

Lot Of good-fitting Corsets. made
OF jean; well bOned: worth SEC. 10c
Green 11cket Day -------.---....lT
ODDS and ends OF Soiled Corsets;
perfect fitting: medium waists: y ne
worth 15c. Green Ticket Day y
Main store only.)
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DRAFT GENERAL PLAN
FOR JUVENILE TRIBUNAL
Commissioners Favor Plan
for Separate Court.
FORWARDED TO CONGRESS
Building Should Also Contain the House
Of DetentioH, and District Should
Own the Property.

IN compliance with Il provision con
tanned IN the District appropriation bill
for the current fiscal year. the District
Commissioners today forwarded TO the
Speaker Of the House and the Presidcn,
pro TEN. of the Senate draft OF q
general plan for the future care Of delin-
quent and dependent children in the Dis
trict
The Commissioner believe Congress
should provide for Juvenile tribunal
before which children Of this class
should be brought. This tribunal. " SAYS
the letter. should be entirely seuara te
from all existing courts: II should Do
accommodated In a separate building.
which should also contain the House
OF Detention. The District gorer,iraen.
should own the building to be- thus
used Tor house OF detention and a fu-
Vcnile tribunal
Must Establish Dependence.
No child should be placed in any in
stitution at public expense until the
TACT OF delinquency or dependence has
been first established by the juvenile
tribunal
An children Of the class now com
fnitted 10 the Reform School for Bows
andthe Reform School for Girls should
DC committed By the juvenile tribunal
70 those schools.
All other children. delinquent or de-
pendens. should be placed by the tri-
bunal IL the care of the Board of Chill
dren Guardians. The juvenile tribunal
should place upon probation. under the
care q the Board Of Children's Guar
dians and its probation officers. who
should be as numerous as may be nee
esssry. such children as are now so
placed by the Police Court All other
children committed 90 the care of the
Board Of Children's Guardians should be
made its wards until maturity. as is
now done, with provision for the reIin-
quishment OF the guardianship in indi-
Nidual cases by the Board of Children's
Guardians with the approval of the jul
venile tribunal
A Comprehensive Bill.
The bill is comprehensive and details
much which has heretofore been pub
lished in the reports of the Board Of
Charities and the District Commission
ers- Commissioner mcfarland. who has
supervision Of the public charities. pre-
pared the report Besides utilizing the
results of his own long experience and
observance in connection with public
charities and the reports of what is
being done in the United States and
Canada, as well as abroad, Commission
er Macfarland, in drafting the report
availed himself Of the advice of a num-
Der OF officials and private citizens in
terested in the child-caring problem.
After spending several months in
gathering material. he made a rough
draft of the report, which was thor
oughly discussed by the Commissioners.
and formally adopted by the board. If
adopted by Congress il VIII. the Com
missioners believe. work a marked i'm
provement in the treatment Of deIin-
quent and dependent children, promot-
ing at once efficiency and economy. and
better control II is in line with the
recommendations Of the Commissioners
TO obtain a concentration of authority
and responsibility
The Washington times., 1904-01-07
HIS TONGUE ON IRON POST.

MOUNT HOLLY. Jan. while the
thermometer was 2 degrees below zero,
William Wetherill placed his tongue
against an iron post, and part Of that
member is remaining there yet.
The Washington times., 1904-01-07

OFFICE OF THE MUTUAL FIRE IN
SURANCE COMPANY. of the District
OF Columbia Washington. January ?.
ly0-The annual meeting Of the Mutual
Fire Insurance Company. of the District
OF Columbia. will be held or the sd
MONDAY in JANUARY. the 18TH IN
SLANT. at the office of the company,
902 Pennsylvania Avenue northwest,
commencing at o'clock a. IL BY the
charter of the company. the election %
seven managers 10 conduct hs affaivs
of the company is required 20 be held
at the above meeting. BY the sixth AZ
ucle Of the bylaws of the company II
Is provided: AT the annual meeting OF
the company, the first business IN order
shall be the appointment Of chair
man. who shall conduct the meeting and
election III accordance with the act OF
incorporation. between the hours Of 2
o'clock a m. and D. m"
Amount Of premium notes. 81, 70I, OH 10
Amount OF cash on kand.-...-- I0.695.52
6 6e Estate. .....-....:-.......--- is29.ge
Office furniture and fixtures. 5000
Losses by fire. adjusted and
ps-lu 800 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 0-aso-1z
The annual statement will be ready for
distribution at the office Of the COM
pany about January 80. 1904.
BY order of the board Of manager5,
l.. PIERCE BOTELER. Secretary.
ja2-17t
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SPECIAL NOTICES.


We. the President and majority Of
the Board Of Trustees Of the Havenner
Baking company CO the District Of Co
lumbia, do hereby certify that the au-
thOrized capital stock Of said company
is $500. 900, al Of which has been paid in.
and that there are no debts Of said
company.
EDWARD GRAVES.
President.
EDWARD GRAVES.
BENZ. s. GRAVES,
GEORGE THOM,
Trustees
7, BENZ. S GRAVES. Secretary or
the Havenner Baking Company. of the
District Of Columbia. do hereby swear
that the facts stated in the above Ger
tificate are true. 10 the best OF nv
knowledge and belief.
BENZ. S. GRAVES.
r Subscribed and sworn TO before me.
this eth day Of January, A. d. 1905.
J. L WARING
Notary Public for the District OF Column.
bia- II