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The Washington times., 1906-12-13
INCREASE FOR SALARIES,
FIGHT OF LITTAUER

Mir. Iittauer Of New York made his
first step today in his long heralded
fight TO increase the salaries OF the
President. Vice President. Senators. and
Representatives in Congress. He OBJ
tained unanimous consent from the
House 10 consider IS in order all amend
ments 10 the legislative. executive, and
judicial appropriation bill tending 10
make these increases.
The Washington times., 1906-12-13
VITAL STATISTICS
Births.

Charles +. ana Floreace =. Smith
hoy.
Samuel and Mildred Solomon. boy.
Charles y. and Agnes Strange, boy.
BENJAMIN and Annie ReGmiles, boy.
William y. ana Mary r. Mclaughlin
boy.
Joseph \. and Mary &. Gauges. boy.
benjamin and Lena Brooks. bow
Jacob and Mamie HAMPTON, girl.
Sylvester and Mamie Smith, girl.
Irving and Mary Jones. girl.
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Married.

bhOOlNE-BARNES-On Wednesday Decefn-
Der -. 1906 al St. Johns Church, by the Re-,
Dr Roland Cotton Smith. MARIE FAIrsS
ILERO4 BARNES, daughter Of Dr. and
Mrs Gunnen. 10 Lieut. MARK BROOK
Corps Of Engineers, L. S A n
The Washington times., 1906-12-13
ARTHUR BROWN DIES,
SILENT TO THE END.
HIS CHILDREN NEAR

Former Senator Brown breathed his
last at midnight The end was calm and
peaceful Mrs. Bradleys victim passed
away believing he would recover. He
refused to make any statement regard
ing the circumstances leading up to the
shooting on Saturday afternon.
BY the little cot on which Senator
Brown sank into perpetual slumber sat
his young son Max, and his daughter,
Alice. half sister 10 Max They had
kept their sorrowful vigil for more than
twenty-fOur hours. and were complete
ly worn out when DR.. Sheep nodded
his head as sign that the Senator
was passing beyond earthly cares or
pain. DR.. Sheep and DR.. White had in
jeCted saltine solutions into Senator
Browns veins and kept up his circula-
ton by artificial means All their ef-
forts 10 prOlong life proved futile, and
a few moments before midnight Dr
Sheep knew that the Senator was dying
and left the children by the cot.
Could Not Be Revived.
There they wept until they had be-
come exhausted. Many moments after
they failed TO detect the slightest
breathing or any other sound from the
cot they asked the physicians to make
another endeavOr % revive him, but
Senator Brown was beyond all human
aid Sobbing they walked slowly to the
street and went TO the hotel, where they
have been since their arrival in Wash
mgton on Sunday.
The death of Senator Brown was a
particularly severe blow for his prom
Using young son Max. The boy has inst
crossed the threshold of manhood and
The Washington times., 1906-12-13
Special Notices.

CARPENTERS ATTENTION. Members
Of Local Union No. 1S2, United Brother
hood OF Carpenters and JOineFs OF
America. are hereby notified 20 attend
the next regular meeting. FRIDAY, DE
CEMBER Il. 1906. Business: Election OF
local officers. BY order OF the Union.
de1l-cC
The Washington times., 1906-12-13
Could Not Be Revived.
PILES CURED IN 9 TO "a DAYS.

PAZO OINTMENT IS guaranteed 10 cure
sEY case Of Itching, Blind. Bleeding OF Pro-
st1@lng Piles IN 70 Il days ~ money re-
a. Soe,
The Washington times., 1906-12-13

has all the vigor. enthusiasm. and pluck
one could hope TO find in a man OF his
age. He is a strikingly handsome young
man, a student In the third year law
class at Chicago University and the
possessor of a small fortune left him by
his rnnfhar
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al the door and several hundred per-
sars lacked around Mrs. Bradley,
Ma. 3I ana --.s se4ut Gallagher
wen .--, cab They got out In a
feS. @sc-njs and darted into the vesti-
bule before many OF the spectators got
glimpse OF the central ngure and
chief actor in the tragedy enacted at
the Raleigh Hotel last Saturday
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-08-23
To Kim Canada Thistle.

III n patch Of Canada thistle IL large
plow the ground. The spring II
good time to begin. hut it win answer
any time until near the blossoming sea-
son. When the ground is plowed the
thistles must all be buried After bury
ing let the ground be worked on the
surface. so as 10 keep the thistles yir.
tually from showing above ground IL
this Is faithfully done for one season
the thistles win be all gone. The vital
ity OF the roots leaves them and they
die for want OF air. When thus dealing
with them any implement that will stir
the soil for a couple OF inches and will
cut of all the thlstles will answer the
purpose. When but few plants appear.
which will probably be the case late In
the season. they may be cut most cheap
ly with sharp hoe. - Orange Judd
Farmer
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-08-23

II can keep its father busy advertis-
ing In the paper for nurse.
II can simultaneously occupy both
sides OF the largest bed made.
IL can cause It's father to be insulted
by every second class boarding house
keeper In the city who never takes
children which. In nine cases out of
ten. Is fortunate for the children.
II can make itself look Ike Gend
Just when its mother wants 70 show IL
off.
II can make an old bachelor I'm the
next room use language that IL uttered
on the street would get him In the
penitentlary for two years.
1t can 20 from the farthest end Of
the room to the foot Of the stairs In the
hall quicker than Its mother can step
Into the closet and out again
II can 20 to sleep like an angel. and
Just as papa aud mamma are starting
for the thcatcr II can wake mp and stay
awake
These are some OF the things IN baby
can do. But there are other things as
well A baby can make the common
est house the brightest spot on earth
Ii can tighten the burdens or n loving
mothers life by adding to them. IL
can fIatten its dirty little face against
the window pane In such a way that
the tired father cnn see ID as n picture
before he ROUNDS the corner. Yes. ba-
bles are great institutions. particularly,
ones own baby.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-08-23
SHAVE WITH HOT STEEL.
An Old Cutters Advice 40 Men Who
Use n Razor.

"Wheneyer | hone n razor" said an
old English cutler. Il always give some
advice with II, free, gratis, and take
great satisfaction In knowing that l
have made shaving easier and more
comfortable for more than 10000 men.
Almost every barber will tell you how to
strop razor but 1t takes n cutler to
tell you how To care for your strop and
how TO get the best work out OF your
blade.
"a swing strop, canvass ON one side
ana horse hide OH the other, Is the best
Always hold ii taut ana draw the raZor
lightly, but swiftly, from heel 20 point.
If You let the strop sag you Will put
n round edge ON your blade. Don't for
get to cover your strop or put IL away
In a drawer after using. III IL hangs
in Il bathroom near a window the dust
and CRIME get into IL and soon take
the edge from your razor. Whether
you keep the strop covered or whether
you don't, rub your open hand over the
two surfaces to free II from dust.
"But what consider my most yalua-
Bile advice Is how to do away with
shaving paper entirely and NJ the same
time improve the cutting quality OF the
razor's edge Nine men out or ten
shave themselves In "A room where
there Is running hot water Now. the
way TO get n most gratifying result Is
this: Lather thickly and well and let IL
remain ON the face half minute be-
fore you begin 10 shave. III you have
time wash II Off, Tor with II will come
the grit and dirt that you have loosen
ed up IN the pores OF the skin. and then
apply second coat. 1t will be as soft,
smooth and clean as new velvet
"Now turn on the hot water faucet
and let II run. IIolti the razor under
the stream until IL * heated. Then
take n slanting or diagonal. stroke. like
n farmer does with n scythc. not a
square pull, and you will be amazed TO
find how beautifully and easily the hot
blade cuts the beard.
when Il IL filed with lathcr hold II
under the running hot water instead OF
using shaving paper. This VIII wash
off the lather aud at the same time
heat the blade again. Don't be afraid
of taking out the temper. That would
be impossible If you put the razor In n
kettle and boiled H. Try the hot blade
and you'll never shave with the cold
steel again. New York World.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-08-23

"Now. sir" said the cross examining
counsel. answer Yes or NO. The
court does not want 20 know what you
supposed. | supposed that I had my
watch In my pocket this morning, hut
Ms n matter Of fact had left 10 ON my
dressing room table. The court wants
facts. sir. not supposition"
The witness did not quibble any
more, and the ease went quietly. .on.
But when the lawyer arrived home that
evening the wife OF his bosom said- 20
him:
You must have been anxious about
your watch % send four men after L.
one after the other"
What cried the lawyer. as N sus-
pIclon crossed his mind "Did y6uKfre'
u up 10 any OF themT'
"of COURSE she said. II gave ie To
the FIRST who called. why. he actually
knew where you hadAefta afr'
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-08-23
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
An Angel
In Disguise
By Virginia Leila Wentz
Copyright, 1896 by Ruby Douglas {
)sOsOsOsOsOsOOeOsOoOsOeOsC

OsOsOeOeOsOsOO OeOSOoOsOeOeO
At Twenty-third street Kennard
turned dismally from Broadway into
Firth avenue. Saturday afternoon and
nothing TO do. Thanks to that con-
founded cotton broker. who couldn't be
seen till Monday, he was obliged to re-
main in town over Sunday Well. he
might as well walk up 10 his hotel-a
constitutional Of thirty odd blocks
would do him good.
1t was the first week in May, and
I'm local swelldom wooden boardings
We're already beginning to 90 up and
hideous green shades were appearing
down the entire length of drawing
room windows Outside the florists
shops tissue papered pots of blossoms
still remained, savoring of Easter and
April, but the doors stood open reveal
ing a rich vista of bloom against back
grounds of palms Once Kennard no
ticed some fashionably frocked women
standing within, choosing the last of
the seasons violets.
"Bah"' he said, deliberately turning
his head away and looking AT the spires
of St Patrick's cathedral instead
'Why do women all love those foolish
dowers:"
Now, once there was a girl, a neigh
Dor of his, down on an old Mississippi
plantation, whose eyes in certain lights
matched the velvety heart of violets,
and often enough down by the bawling
little brook where the colony Of yiolets
grew he had told her so. But always
IT had been her way to shake her head
with tantaliZing little smile and say:
That's because you write books and
are inclined TO be poetic"'
Pretty much the same answer she
had given. too that night when the
mockina birds We're singing in the
moonlight and he had laid his love
Hello, your cried some one in the
brightest of voices, suddenly coming
abreast Of Kennard "Well, II this
isn't luck! Instead of catching the 1
o'clocl, train today, as usual, l ran up
town on an errand for my wife"-
''Oh, so you have. haven't your"
drawled Kennard. with apparent irrele-
yancy. Lets see, sent you wedding
gilt from London, didn't l, old mani'
"a beauty, too calculated Dan
Archer. "My wife wrote and thanked
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-08-23

you, Pm sure. But you've never seen
her, and you must Though she isn't
very well ut present; nervous. lonely
and that sort o thing, YOU know; has
10 have Il compani0n. Look here, why
not Come out with me tonight and
spend Sunday? tn cheer her up, and
Sundays a beastly day in town. you
know"
Kennmd's protests that 1t was too
abort notico FOR Mrs. Archer etc,
wore not accepted, and ut . O'Clock,
having spent an hour or so at Archer's
club and sent a telegram as precursor,
the two men took a train from Jersey
City and flew speedily over the coun-
Try toward q particular little subur-
ban town. A slight driZzle had set In,
and the landscape wasn't especially
cheerful.
A suburban town on rainy Sunday.
Good heavens, what had he put himself
In for? Behind his paper Kennard
yawnod. recalling gloomily Il multitude
OF jokes at the expense of Sunday sub
urbanltcs. Besides, dear old Dan was
Benedict now. Already he faucied
hc saw the change, and they wouldn't
have much opportunity to pal together.
"Pshaw," he broke out mentally,
dropping his paper aud looking out at
the whizzIug telegraph poles, another
good man spoiled! Why do men want
70 marry, anyhow Gradually, since
that night down on the old Mississippi
plantation when the mocklng birds
We're singing In the moonlight, Ken
nard had grown TO dlsparage matri-
monial blessings ana had ceased to
write cpithalamium verses
IJo found Mrs. Archer a gay, viva
elous little creature, pretty with the
prettlness OF n Dresden shepherdess;
but, as Dan had intlmated, inclined
TO NERVES" and dependence. They
dined alone that night, the three of
them. Her companion, 1t appeared,
was suffering from something very
unusual for her, II violent headache,
and had kept to her room.
ave don't breakfast TIL o on sun
days" announced Dan as they finished
their last game, $50 you can lie abed
as late as you've n mind 10, old man.
For commuter it's relief, can tell
you, from our ordinary O'Clock rush
ed affairs"
The next morning, however, Ken
nard was up bctimes. The rain OF the
night before had vanished, save for
the last light simmer Of silver on the
grass and under the almond bushes
ndroop with their slender pink
branches. And such n morning - all
scintillating with olive green and gold
sunshine,
kcnnard stole on tiptoe from his
close apartment, which seemed to
breed all the fever driven cXtrava-
gances OF an oycrcXcitcd world into
the freshness Of the May air. The gar
den. like the house, was obscquiously
awaiting Il signal TO wake. Tho fiow-
ers seemed still motionlcss. holding in
their perfume that a breath might not
disturb the slecpers whom the resplcn-
dent rising sun itself could not attract
But beyond the garden, through n
hedge Of trees where the honeyed
tricllo Of song came from the throats
OF Wild birds, path led TO wide awake
fields aud meadows.
Fowls were growing, cackllng. COB
bling gahlling. IN patutlnel exuber-
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-08-23

For the corn root aphid success
ful cultural remedy has been found.
As may he generally known. this insect.
like many other aphides. Is cared for
by certain species OF ants. The ants
construct their nests In the soil and
care for the aphides the year round
On one farm It was found that where
the soil was disked three times and har-
rowed once before planting. thus break
ing up the ant nests, the number of
ants and aphides was reduced by -02
per cent
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-08-23
On Himself.

They had qunrrelcd again.
Perhaps you are not aware" she
said, that | had over n dozen pro-
posals of marriage before / accepted
yours"
lie flushed.
And perhaps madam" he retorted
haughtily. you nre not aware that
proposed 20 nearly twenty women be
fore I became acquainted with yout-
self"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-08-23

Iust 70 EIIV UVt-
tom. See cut-
Now bore large auger holes In the top
of the log and drive a solid stake three
or more feet long into each hole and
secure with spike. In pstreammortise
into the log moderately heavy post.
this post TO lie fiat upon the bottom OF
the creek. When freshets come this
flood gate win swing and allow the
heavy current to pass over IL, and as
the current recedes the post weight viii
automatically bring the gate back into
its proper position.-Cor Farm Journal.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-08-23
Keeping Him n Lover.

Mrs. Sharptongue-D'ye mean to say
you've been married ten years an
never had quarrel with yer husband7
Fair Stranger-Th is true. mad.
am"
And ye always let him have the last
wordF
"Yes, madam. ! wouldn't for the
world do anything to lessen my hus-
bands love for me. He might get care
less"
"Careless?'
"Yes We are jugglers by profes-
sion, and at two performances every
day I stand against board while he
throws knives."-New York Weekly.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-08-23

Young man." said hersffthcr. 10
you smoke cigarcttesf'
Il should say not" declarrd the
youth hastily. Il would -ccpsider 10
disgraceful to be seen withs scuc OF the
vile things IN my mouth rsthipk all
cigarette smokers should be Jailed
Why DO you ask. slri"
Thought perhaps you could let ms
have one" said the old man potntsdiy.
II smoke 'em myself London Tele-
graph.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-08-23

II a man has n quarrelsome tenn
per. let him alone. The world viii
soon find him employment. He will
soon meet with some one stronger than
himself who yin repay him better than
you can A man may fight duels all
his life IN he IN disposed TO quarrel
Cecil
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-08-23

Mrs. Meeds-And tdidsyour husband
die n natnraFdegthf
Mrs. Weeds No. .hesiied suddenly.
Mrs. .Mecds-AY hat was there@rnnnt-
urai about sthat7
Mrs. Weeds-Tn poo. ydWrSJchm
was The. .slowest. imam Int rllye< -
Chicago Tribune.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-08-23

can you repeat the Declaration OF
Independcncef' she asked
Il used 20 he able TO-" he replied.
but about NIL | remember OF IL now,
Is. TO be or not 10 be that ~ the ques-
ton - Judge
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-08-23

nOtcH IL AT
either end. a.
for a windlass.
loosely ft over
each end n
large clip made
OF old wagon
tire iron and
holt these clips
-
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-08-23

Mr.. City Boarder was Abeing enter
tnIned by his rural sweetheart.
do you play and slng When fhe
Cows Are In the corr. Miss sMfrky-
weighT'
Lord bless you, nor. she calculated.
Il get the dogs ana dschase 'em souf.---
Harper's Weekly.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-08-23

\ popular soprano Is said 20 have a
voice OF fine tlmbrc. willowy figure.
cherry lips. chestnut hair and hazel
eyes. She must have been raised Ia
the lumber region.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-08-23

Harvest King. n red, smooth chaff
wheat, gave the largest yield oftgrain
of any variety in recent testfnt the
Pennsylvania experiment station.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-08-23
ALFALFA NOTES.
Causes of Failure In Getting n stand.
Drilling Seed.


Though of late alfalfa has been
pretty thoroughly discussed, the follow
ing by an American Cultlvator writer
IL of interest to eastern fnrmers:
can thoroughly recommend IL. 1t
may almost be looked upon ms n per
manent crop, ms, II desired, II VIII re-
main productive for ten or II dozen
years / know that there are some
who have failed to get full plant. but
many more have succeeded, and, once
Il Is secured, II goes on. consider
the cause OF failure, as rule, In SOW
ing It broadcast instead of drilling IL
In. Alfalfa may be sown In wheat,
barley or oats. II should be drilled
like clover. Some adyise sowing II In
rows eight or ten inches apart, TO
admit of the space between being cul-
tivated in years TO come to Kill the
weeds, but | Trefer To SOW the ordi-
nary distance and never fear weeds
prcdomlnating or doing injury, as the
alfalfa grows so luXuriantly that weeds
have no chance of existing or spread
ing.
Alfalfa with clover.
Some SOW alfalfa alone. but. ON the
other hand, there are those who main
tain that mixture with white clover
and orchard grass Is decidedly better.
The latter, 1t is claimed. IL great sup
port 20 the alfalfa, especially In wet
season, and, while clover gives Il very
valuable bottom, perhaps for hay the
mixture of the three may be better
than pure alfalfa; also for grazing
after all cutting IL over. The clover
and grass may be an advantage, though
personally / have been always per
rcctly satisfied with alfalfa straight"
The cost of seeding is considerably less
than for permanent pasture on three
years levy.
Sure and Large Crops.
Any soil that will bear II good crop
OF wheat Will produce alfalfa perfectly,
and there need Ice no hesitation I'm in-
PRODUCING Il NJ once I'm any field that has
been well cultivated and rs In good
heart. It II far surer than ordinary
clovers on stin soils, and for the pure
alfalfa crop twenty pounds TO the acre
should bc sown Either wholly or with
the mixture mentioned the yield should
be enormous. and from the second or
the third year two or three crops may
be cut IN one year Tho first Is ready
before any kind Of hay. the second
comes IN Just before the grain and the
third In the autumn.
Automatic Flood Gate.
Bet a heayy post deep into the ground
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-08-23
WIDOWS APPRAlSEMENTS.

The following Widows apprusemGats OF
personal pgOperiy and real estate set apart
fog wy bcncit of the widows OF decedents
have been filed In the Office OF the Clerk
OF the Orphans Court OF Butler County, viz:
Widow Of Henry J.Rape, personal prop
erty y........... .....'... ....... ...... 500 OO
Widow OF August Stlce. pers'l DroDty.. 800 90
Widow Of Michael McGarvcy personal
property. ...................... .......... go on
Widow Of Alfred Vcnsel. pers prupty. 100 %
Widow OF John ". nicacy, pcrs'l propty 5iG d,
Widow Of Anthony Doian, persi prOpty 100 @
Widow ~ Philip A. Gerner, personal
Widow ofJoseph W. shcarer, personal
property. .......................... 81 %
Widow Of W. A. Turner, real estate. 300 90
Widow OF X. u. Taylor. personal prop
crty and real estate .... .... ,.. 800 90
Widow Of Jacob Wcitzel, personal prop
erty y,.................. ........... 80. a06 So
All persons interested I'm the above dpl
pralscmcnis Will take notice teat they viii
be presented for confirmation t. Che Orphans
Coagt pf Butler county Pa, on Saturday the
-th day OF Sept, 1905, and if no exceptions
are iiled, they will be confirmed absolutely.
l.. T.. CBRIsTLEY, Clerk.
Clerks ofllce, Aug. 8. 1900.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-08-23

at each side OF the stream. as shown.
Take n round log OF good diameter and
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-08-23

own table you VIII make beespay,
Don't gauge the cultivation OF the
corn by the growth of the weeds
It's hard proposition to do every
thIng that ought to be done nowadays.
A well cultivated cornheld Gamble mt
ted for small grain by disking- Xpoor
field must be plowed.
A miss is as good as a milebwhensthe
COW kicks you, but when. .yon kick he'
it's better than five miles. KimbalFs
Dairy Farmer
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-08-23
~ thought OF ner eyes had


49,. s,''d nc, for his part, illuminat-
ingly realized that the answer she had
given him that moonlight night hadn't
been an ultimatum.
The morning air was giving Gwendo-
len Moore the repose and refreshment
denied by sleepless night, but withaI
she looked pale and little tired
"We'll have TO change all that sort
OF thing. sweetheart" Kennard was
saying an hour later as they sauntered
happily toward the house And you
Were not at dinner last night-you
were ILL., Was that
"Your telegram. sir" she broke In
with mock severity, while the dimples
went rioting. Look, there are Mr..
and Mrs Archer coming down the gar
den to meet us"
why. Mr.. Kennard, you know Miss
MooreY cried Mrs. Archer foollshly.
"Well, rather. And, Dam" cried
Kennard, turning boyishly upon that
astounded individual, you were n
brick to bring me out here to spend
Sunday. You were an angel in dis
gulse-thats what you were"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-08-23
50. 5. Jnne Term. 10GG.

In the matter of the petition OF citizens OF
new bridge over the north hrSn.i, az Gin
peryrock creek in Marion township said
county, at pc!at oq the public road, known
as the Kerr ana Black public road. said
public road leading from the Gilchrist and
Black public road. between the residences og
;. J. Black and james McNees, 70 the PITTS
burg. Butler and Franklin public road be-
said Kerr \ Black public road crosses said
north branch OF slipDeryrocl1 creek, on lands
OF said :. j, Black In said Marion township,
May 1th, 1906, viewers appointed, who Oh
june lst, 1906 report in favor OF said bridge.
No damages assessed
Now, June 9Th, 1885, approved, notice to be
given according TO rules of court and TO be
laid before the grand jury at next term
BY THE COURT.
Certified from the record this sth day Of
August. a. ID. IDce. l.. r.. CHRISTLEY,
Clerk @. :. Cone