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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-01-27

The census bureau has issued a
report on the benevolent lnstitu-
tons OF the United States. From
a published synopsis these facts
are obtained: There were in 1904
over 1000 such institutions of all
classes, more than 1000 of which
were esta blished between 1900 and
1903. Their inmates numbered
about 1000, divided as follows:
Children in orphanages, 80, 2S9; in
permanent homes. $4,000: patients
in hospitals. $4,000; in temporary
homes, $4,000: il hospitals, 1900;
institutions for deaf and dumb,
1000. The cost OF their main
tenance in 1903 was 55.577. 900.
more than half of which was for
hospitals. OF the institutions
,363 are maintained by religious
and charitable organizations.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-01-27
Notice to Delinquent Oyster Bedding
Ground LeSSees.

The following Resolution was adoptod
by the Oyster Commission OF Louis
lana. at a meeting held on January
4, 1906.
On motion of Commissioner Michell
duly seconded:
resolved, That all leases whereof
rentals nave not been paid for the
year ending September 80, 1906, shall
oe cancelled, terminated and erased
from the books of the Oyster Commits
sion OF Louisiana on Jan. %. 1906.
unless payment thereof. together with
interests and costs, shall have been
mace prior to the said date by de
iihquent lessee>, and this shall he
hnal notice in the premises.
w. NJ. JUNGBLUT.
Secrt.taIA
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-01-27

The bureau of statistics Of the
Department Of Commerce and
Labor estimates that the aggre-
gate commerce between the United
States and the Philippine Islands
for the calendar year 1905, will
amount to $40, 900, 900, against $751;
100000 in 1904, $4,000, 900 in 1900
and 1000, 900 in 1898. Prior to 1899
the exports from the United States
to the Philippines never exceeded
S25O, 900. while in the present year
they will aggregate nearly $4,000
600. The imports in 1905 were
chiefly hemp and sugar.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-01-27
A Tlr1ElY REPORT.

| We publish below with our full
endorsement portion of the re-
port Of the History Committee, OF
Louisiana Division Of the
United Confed, rate Veterans, as
presented to the State Reunion
held in New Orleans last week by
he Chairmnn, Capt Lewis Guion,
| END ny T. TIT that tor the want
| + 81 &C We ar" unable to publish
the report III fuli This report is
| r, markah for what it contains
and huniliatin4 because it shows
plainly that the South and the
Southern people in power have.
for years. been criminally negli-
gent in not standing for the pre-
servation Of the truth OF Southern
history from 1861 to 1865. and in
not 81 eng TO it that that truth
should be transmitted unsullied
to posterity.
1t shows that the history as
made by the Confederate soldier
has not been taught to the de-
scendants Of the heroes Of lost
but righteous cause. It shows
that after the defeat of that cause,
the victors have been permitted,
nnchallenged for years, to teach
the children Of the Confederate
soldiers that the cause for which
they fought was a revolt, and the
people of the South who supported
it were traitors against an author
ity which they owed unlimited
obedience. This has been done
by Northern text books. adopted |
unconsciously, by Southern States,
and taught in Southern schools |
by Southern teachers to the young
children of the South. Those who !
are left Of the Confederate vete- |
rams congratulate and salute you,
Captain Guion, for your firm and
patriotic stand in sounding the
alarm ere it is too late, and view
with gratitude and pride the quick
action Of our State government in
the evil. The Southern
soldier asks only that the truth be
told and preserved:
"We again renew previous re-
concentrations: 1. That the
Legislature be requested to Gre
ate department of archives and
history, among the first duties of
a director being to collect the me-
cesSary data and write a history
If all the Louisiana commands in
he Confederate army during the
var between the States.
''2. That chair of American
history be recommended to the
legislature to be esta hlished in
one Of the universities OF this
State.
%. That no schOolbOOks be F..
adopted in future for the public
chools which 90 not treat fully of
ne exchange Of prisoners and
1--WE the true history Of Anderson- {
lille, nor which fail to speak of
he treatment ii Jefferson Davis
While in Fortress Monroe"
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-01-27

Weary Willie" one of the mos
principal characters in ''The Con-
vict's Daughter" sensational
scenic melodrama to be presented
at the Auditorium, Thursday
night Feb. LIST, is undoubtedly the
most unique stage individuality
found in the theatrical history.
He is a "hobo' but not the typical
tramp OF the star truck riding
fame. He is educated, philoso-
phlcaI, cynical, magnanimous,
selt-sacrificing and loyal, and his
heart contains the metal of man
under all circumstances. His life
teaches wholesome moral lesson,
Observation-Disclosures even with
death while in the tolls of the
vlllain-with the stigma of crime
he did not commit on his lie, he
bears himself with commendable
courage through all his misfor-
fortunes. The hour OF his great
triumph comes when a dying man
confesses he is guilty of the crime
for which "WilIIe" suffered, and
in restitution bequeaths to him
like the famous Monte Cristo-a
mine and other property,
making him ricn and happy. Then
his time for vengence on the ven
omous william comes, but it is tenn
pered with mercy and charity for |
ruined banker. Altogether it is |
2 rare stage character and one
nat expresses extraordinary in
crest for every student of human
nature and particularly for thea
re-goers.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-01-27

Detroit, Michigan, enjoys the
distinction as a drug center. The
immense laboratory has 'front.'
age along the river of some seven
hundred and fifty feet and covers
more than fourteen acres Of land.
Here ia this big pharmacy are
employed two thousand people
busy manufacturing various kinds
Of remedies for the many ills Of
which flesh is heir too.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-01-27

Administration papers point to
the recent earthquake in Nicaragua
as a vindication of the commission
that selected the Panama route.
Perhaps, but there are multiplying
evidences OF an earthquake in
Panama canal affairs that will
make the seismic disturbance in
Nicaragua look like the jar caused
by dropping a dry sponge.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-01-27

Herbert H. d. Pierce. third as
sistand secretary of state, who will
be the first United States minister
to Norway. entered the diplomatic
service in 1894, and has since held
important posts. His first APP
pointment was as secretary Of the
United States embassy at st.
Petersburg, where he stayed until
1903
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-01-27
H. C. BRACE MANUFACTURING en-,
MANUFACTURERS IN
Tin, Sheet Iron, Cornice, and Skynghts,
ROOFING AND GUTTERIMG.
Plumbing and Pipe Fitting SmOkStaks and Rrpechnm
Architectural Iron Work Speciality.
Plans and Specifications Furnished ON Al Glasses Of
Buildings.
Franklin Ion;;o
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
23rd Judicial District Court-Par.
ish of st. Mary.
Succession OF Francis Navarro.
Deceased, No. 1854.

|
! ny virtue at an order issued ont of the
Honorable 2:'rd Judicial District Court
IN and for the Parish of St. Mary, State
Of Louisiana. and % me directed, in the
above numbered suit, ordering me to
sci the property herein described. will
OTTER Ter cash Ia the last and bigbesf
/ bidder, 1t the principal door Of the
tonrf HnnSe, N the town of Franklin. on
SATURDAY THE 9th DAY OF
FEBRUARY. 1906,
hrtw"ch the hours of II O'Clock a. m.
and E" & ok J., H., the following de-
arrlhed property. to-wit:
Isl. That certain lot Of ground living
aud being Situated on the east side Of
Bayou Techc near the town of Charen-
ton, bounded north by Cuvillier. now
Robichaux; south by public road: east
hy property purchased from Arthur Mar.
ten. formerly 81 LrBas: and west bv the
pun .lc road leading from Bayou Teche
l." Irand Lake: together with all the
buildings and improvements thereon
situated
Ct, anoth"r lot of ground lying and
btlh@ situated on the east side of Bayou
irfhe adJ1'hIns the first lot, bounded in
mont ny ruhic road; and in the rear by
uvliller, now fobichaux; together with
al 'hr buildings thereon situated, the
i'st i"t bong The same acquired from
James Ia, Tor ana the second lot from
Arthur Martel,
'of empty n'9as,es barrels: Is half
mP'F moi"ssrN barrels; 44O0 barrel
slaves; "a set # IRON hoops for barrels.
1890 barrel headings: 2S9 half barrel
slaves: 20 hoaslcad slaves. n nl.nks for
'rA"lhg 10 It. '"ng 10 in. wide: lot of
.oopcr's tools: | seven foot cross.cut
saw; jumper.
:. JOHN B SANDERS, Sheriff.
sheriff Office. Jan. IS, 1906.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-01-27

1t i announced that within the
year the Missouri. Kansas and
Texas railroad would operate it's
own trains over its own lines from
Waco, Texas. to New Orleans,
numerous small lines having been
bought up and construction will
be had for the gaps.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-01-27

Hetty Green keeps about $780,
600 worth Of diamonds on hand at
all times. She never wears any
of them, but she knows that they
increase in value at the rate of
three per cent. A year and holds
them as an investment.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-01-27

General Joseph Wheeler, the
great cavalry leader, died on
Thursday evening, after linger-
ing illness at the home Of his sis
ter, in Brooklyn. N. Y, at the
age of SO years. General Wheeler
was one of the South's greatest
generals, and never lost a battle,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-01-27

Postmaster General Cortelyou
advocates the revocation Of the
ranking privilege, which cost the
government loss Of nearly $780,
100000 last year. The Postmaster
General may now expect to be
severely snubbed by the garden
seed congressman.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-01-27

The sixteenth annual convention
Of the Southern Lumber Manufac-
turers' Association convened in
New Orleans this week with near
ly 200 delegates.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-01-27

Ii you are in need of hand
made set of harness that is guar
anteed to give satisfaction, call at
G. 5. Brenn's, next to Kramer's
livery stable.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-01-27
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
23rd Judicial District Court-Par-
ish 4 st. Mary.
Estate OF Mrs. E. M. Johnson.
No. 3O17

Undc1 and irtue of an order is.
sued out OF tilr Honorable the BIRD
judicial District Court. and ratified
10y the heirs and parties interested,
and to me directed. | will offer for
sale for cash 10 the last and highest
bidder, al the principal door of the
Court House at Franklin, La, on
SATURDAY THE BIRD DAY OF
FEBRUARY, 1906,
between the hour, Of IL o'clock a. M,
ana o clock p. m, the following de-
scrlhed property to-wit:
The undivided one-half interest,
right, title and ownership in and to
lots two, four, seven and nine. in
square iiftN->eyen. in Berwick. La.
That certain lot of ground, lying
and being situated in the town of
Franklin. La, bounded north bya
lane, east by FIRST street, south by
+. Charpat, and west by
Second street. together with the build
ln2a and improvements thereon sit
uatcd.
STERLING J. GATES,
Admins ratOr
Dated Ill IcaAn4in. La, jar. l., 1905.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-01-27

Mr.. Mccall says he begins life
over again a poor man. All that
he has to begin with is snug
little fortune in the name Of his
wife
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-01-27

The most active center Of rail-
road work during recent years has
been the southern gulf states.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-01-27

Over S5,0OO.OOO revenue will be
produced as result Of the first
years operation Of the stock
transfer, law in New York State.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-01-27

The value of the annual crop of
peanuts in this country is about
$4,000, 900.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-01-27
SATURDAY. JAN. q, 1906.

Five hundred thousand persons
are employed in basket making in
Germany.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-01-27
RDAH THE 9TH DAY O
FEBRUARY, 1906,


between the hours IF II o',lock a. m.
and clock p. m. the following de-,
Scribed property. to-wit:
That certain tract or parcel Of land
Wing and being situated in a settlement
known as Georgetown. il the Parish of
1t. Mary, containing a superficial are,
of six (6) or seven ~ arpcn,s. NOR or
less. and bounded on The north hy land IF
Calvin Harden and the Baptist Church.
south by Stephenson and lintlor Zenon
east by Louisa Baptiste and west by 4
lane, together with all the buildings aud
improvements thereon situated, said
land is known as the '.Home Place Of
George Rigsby. and being The said laud
acquired by the deceased from Lake
Sigurof record in Book I'D" Of Convey
ances at page 1872
from the above tract is excepted the
following lots: Isl A lot sold III the
deceased to Brittin PeSsin containing
one superficial acre and Of record IN j.,
Book Xxx Of Convevances at page
oO7. Ind. A lot sold by the deceased
to Mrs. Elizabeth Holloway containing - |
superhclai area oi onc-haf "a rrpcut |
and OF record in Book Ill of Convev-
ances at page 429. 3rd \ lot sold by the
deceased to Narcotic Harder measuring
i"rty-eight feet front by depth of 100
feet and Of record in Book nm" IF |
ConveNances at page 792
JOHN b. SANDERS. Sheriff.
sheriff Office, Jan IS, 1904.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-01-27

Hand made saddles, brides and
harness at G.. S. Brenn's,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-01-27
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
23rd Judicial District Court-Par-
ish of st. Mary.
Succession of Esther Kigsbv.
Deceased, No. 1865.

BY virtue of an order issued ont of the
Honorable 23rd Judicial Dlstrir, Cont
in and for the Parish 1T -. Mary. state
of Louisiana, ana 10 me directed il th.
above nimherrt suit. ordering ne ID sell
the property herein drscribed. Will of
fer for cash to the last and highest bid
der, al the PRINCIPAL door Of the Cou,r
House, in III" towr of Franklin. on
SATURDAY THE 9th DAY OF
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-01-27
: RDAf THE BIRD DAY
FEBRC AIRY, 1906.

Dated al Franklin. La, Jan. l.. 1905.
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]. r.. YOUNG. Clerk.
By ]. W. LATIMER. Assistant Clerk.

A. s. WORTHINGTON, SOLICITOR,
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
Of Columbia, holding an Equity Court.-Alexandsr
d. johnson ct al. Washington L. Berry ct al
No. 2S464.-Equity.-The object Of this suit 10 to
have the court appoint q trustee or trustees In
the place and stead Of Eliza T. Berry and Wash
ington L. Berry. who were named as trustees I'M
der the will Of the late Washington Berry, and to
vest In such trustee trustees to be appointed
the legal title but not the equitable title to about
four hundred and ten acres Of land in the District
Of Columbia. formerly known Metropolis View,
said land being included within the boundaries OF
the subdivision of Metropolis View made by
Thomas w. Berry and John A. Middleton, trus-
tees. which Is recorded in the Office Of the sur
a summons for all the defendants In the above
entitled cause has been duly issued and returned
mot to be fOund' as to all of said defendants,
and the non-residence of all Of said defendants
being further proved to the satisfaction of the
court by the affidavit Of E. Benton Berry this day
fled. on motion Of the ompainants, It is this
9TH day Of September. A. D. 1905. ordered that
the defendants, Washington L. Berry. Tienan B.
Hughes Kennedy. Adelaide Savage Mealey, Lille
c. Bowie, Henry A. Berry. Edward l.. Berry and
Martha A. Berry cause their appearance to be en-
tered herein on or before the fortieth day. e1-
elusive OF Sundays and legal holidays occurring
after the day Of the first publication Of this order
otherwise the cause will be proceeded with as in
cases Of default: Provided, copy of this order
cessive weeks in the Washington Law Reporter.
the Washington Post and The Evening Star ali
being newspapers published in the city Of Wash
tngton, District of Columbia. ASHLEY NJ. GOULD
Justice. A true cOpy-Test: J. R. YOUNG, Clerk.
By J. W. LATIMER, Asst. Clerk. seS-1aw st
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THE COURT RECORD.
District Supreme Court.

EQUITY COURT NO. 1-Chief Justice
-, Clabaugh.
Lockwood agt. Lockwood; rule as to con.
tempt returnable September %, 1905: COM
plainants solicitor, ]. III. Croxdale: de.
PENDANTS solicitors. ]. w. Jennings. +. }.
Ryan and c. w. Boyle.
Harrison agt. Butler; trustees authorized
to sell; compliments solicitors, Branden"
burg & Brandenburg: defendants solicitors,
Hamilton & Colbert, NJ. Hufty and g. r.
Hoover.
Bailey agt Bailey; guardian ad Item ap-
pointed; complainant's solicitors. Wilson b
Barksdale; defendants solicitor, .. va
Bailey.
Carroll agt Carroll; restraining order re-
turnable September g. 1905; complainant's
solicitor. Rosa F. Downing.
Jacobs agt. Jacobs; appearance OF absent
defendant ordered; compliments soiieitor'
L. H. David.
Hero,d agt. Gardner; sale decreed, with
w. H. NARROW, jr., trustee; bond, A,VOOt
compliments solicitor. w. H. NARROW, jr
Downing agt. Healey: instructions TO
trustee.
BANKRUPTCY CoURT-Chief Justice cla-
Tn 70 Robert Herman: referees fee or
In re Louis Forton: referees fee ordered
paid.
dered paid.
CIRCUIT COURT NO. 1-chief Justice Cla-
baugh.
Jrher aet Darneille; rule discharged and
application for writ of certiorari denied; ap-
peal noted; plaintiffs attorneys. Leckie.
Fulton & Cox; defendants solicitor. +. Hs
Thomas.
fault for 1851; plaintiffs attorneys, Bran
denburg Brandenburg.
PROBATE CoURT-chief Justice Cla-
baugh.
Estate of Michael O'Hearn: letters OF ad"
ministration granted to Frederick A. Fen.
ming; bond, 5000; attorneys, Coldren q feh-
ming.
Estate OF Patrick Grady; petition for pro-
hate of will fled; attorney, A. g. Taylor.
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LOUIS B. RAY DEAD.
Had Been Connected With Local
Police Department Since 1887.

Had Been Connected With Local
Police Department Since 1887.
Louis B. Ray, who has been connected
with the police department since April 1, 1887,
died at his home, CIT street northwest,
this morning. The deceased was native
Of this city. His parents resided in the
neighborhood Of I'd and H streets north
west, where he was born September 81,
1857. He was cigar-maker by trade, but
he gave up that work and accepted posi-
ton as messenger in the police department
in 1887. Eleven years later he was pro-
NOTED and made desk sergeant, being sent
to Anacostia for duty. Under the act re-
organizing the police department he became
a policeman July 1 last.
Owing to illness he was unable to perform
his duties after receiving the last promo
ton. He was regarded as one Of the most
competent desk sergeants in the depart
ment, and his several promotions came to
him as the result of meritorious service.
His wife and two children survive him, a
son being employed in a local establishment
as an electrician and his daughter being a
school teacher. Funeral will take place
Monday at pm. from the family residence.
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BAY STATE POLITICS
BOTH LEADING PARTIES HAVING
A STRENUOUS CANVASS.

BOSTON, September 22.-The last days
Of canvassing BY both the democratic and
republican parties prior to the caucuses
which will be held next week finds. both
political organizations laboring under I'M
usual conditions.
The democratic party is admittedly In
such a state of disruption that the conven-
ton which has been called for this city
October 4 will undoubtedly be divided
against ITSELF
The week has been an active one for the
two factions in the democratic party.
Workers who have been active in behalf
of District Attorney John B. Moran, who is
a candidate for the democratic nomination
for governor, have made every effort to
cure pledged delegations to the convention.
The wing of the party which is opposed to
MI Moran has, after several weeks, de-
cided upon a candidate to oppose him and
their choice is Henry M. Whitney.
Mr.. Whitney withdrew from the field sew
eral weeks ago after it had been minated
that former Gov. William L. Douglass
might be induced to accept the nomination
He has now reconsidered his withdrawal
and announces himself willing to accept the
nomination, but will make no contest.
Work Of the Conservatives.
The conservative members of the state
committee, meanwhile, have been at work
throughout the state for the purpose of
securing unpledged delegations
These members, headed by Josiah Quincy,
chairman of the democratic state commit
tee, and Representative John A. Sullivan,
made the assertion today that they hoped
to secure enough of these unpledged dele
cations to swing the convention to Mr..
Whitney.
The fight among the republicans centers
around the nomination for lieutenant gov
ernor. Eben S.. Draper of Hopedale the
present occupant of that office, is a candi-
date for another nomination, and is opposed
by Eugene N. F'oss. Mr.. Foss, in conduct
Ing his canvass, has not only attacked the
lieutenant governor but he has brought
United States Senator Henry Cabot Lodge
into the contest by charging him with be-
ing opposed to bills in Congress which were
introduced for the purpose of benefiting
New England industries.
For the head of the ticket there will be
no contest, and Governor Guild will be re-
nominated. The republican caucuses will
come September Is, and the convention will
be held in fremont Temple, in this city,
October 8.
The democratic caucuses will be held
Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. and
the convention In fremont Temple October
4, one day before the republican convention.
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LEGAL NOTICES.

j
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
Grocery Company. Equity No. 26533.-This cause
is referred to me to. state the account Of the
sgnee and for such further proceedings may be
Wednesday, October 8. 1906. at 80 p.m. at
the auditors rooms in the U. S. Court House. Per-
tics having claims against the said Hornstein Gro
G. PAYNE. Auditor sep 2e&oc2
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS
trict OF Columbia Claudia NJ: Moran and another
Bernaben. deeeased1No 2ssoi. equity 'o docket
59-The object Of this suit is to obtain a decree
Of the court vesting title by adverse possession in
the complainants, according. to their respective
rights In and to all that certain piece parcel Of
ground and premises situate In the city Of Wash
ington and District Of Columbia. and known and
square 426, beginning for said part at the north
west corner Of said lot and running thence east
Young by deed recorded in iiber No 1721, folio
4b9 of the land records Of the District of Co
lumba, thence south with the west line Of said
line of the property conveyed the heirs of Mar
tina J. Greer By deed recorded in liber No. 17b1,
folio 1884, of the said land records thence north
more or less to the line Of 9Th street west and
thence north along the line of said 9Th street % SO
feet to the said place of beginning On motion Of
the complainants it is this 7th day Of September,
1906 ordered that the defendants the unknown
heirs devisees Of John B. Bernaben, deceased,
cause their appearance to be entered herein on or
ration Of three months from this date. otherwise
the cause viii be proceeded with as in case Of
twice month three ee's ons d IN pa the
Washington Law Reporter and the Washington
Post and The Evening Star before said day.
By "; LA Fl hSes ASSISTANT Slant Clerk.