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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-07

NENA ofN DtlAINHAfNALhs
gularly cxasperating domestic circum
stances, the consciousness of her own
inefficiency dismayed her
Funny (she crumbled the yellow
slip into n ball and aimed it at tbt
wastebaskeD, "let us consider what
we had better do"
Funny. not NJ all averse to being
cuddled In lace draped, family fraganl
arms. promptly lost herself in somno
lence.
III only Della had not gone to the
funeral OF that grandchlld that expires
with periodical regularity every three
weeks" 0bllvious Of the indifference
OF her auditor, Miss Ray kept mur.
murlng on. "And-if Ellen Jane were
not in bed with jumping toothache--
we might pull through. Funny. Dear,
dear! All the years | was learning
Latin. why could not have learned
how TO cook something except fudgesi
Gracious! Who's that?" Funny was
promptly and peremptorlly dispos
sessed,
Miss Ray hurried In response to the
brisk knock at the back door. "Its
never you, my dear!" cried Isola Ray.
She had flung open the door and was
gathering little sweet faced. apple
checked countriiied woman into the
joyful embrace of her loving young
arms. "I'd be glad to see you any
time, Aunt Elvira, but just now-well,
just now your coming seems provi.
dentialw
Aunt Elylra returned cordially the
caress OF the gracious arms and lips.
"Now, how does that happen, honeyT'
she asked.
She had entered the kitchen-all
shining tiles, enamel and blue and
white kitchen ware, She put her old
brown, cracked, bulglng bag down by
the sink and with one dexterous twist
had divested herself of bonnet and
coat.
"Oh. Della that's the cook--hqs gone
to one of her periodical funerals. Her
relatives are legion, and every few
weeks one of them dies, And the 9th
er maid has toothache. And Victor
telegraphed he was bringing his best
frlend--who has not before visited this
city-up to dinner tonight, You know
how my brother detests any cooking
except what is done at home. And
beyond Judges or good salad-I don't
know how to make a thlngr'
Don't you worry, Jast you do what
old Aunt Elvlry tells you,' The small
woman had fshed fresh apron, a
pencil and the back of an envelope out
of her bag,
"You get the things ! write down.
never mind the sp2lliag-se,:t II quick,
dear. Then go and set some flowers,
show me where the linen and silver ale
kept and put Oh the pre,,iest dress
you've got to your bsck Sure, Go
on, now! Didn't h2ve yoa MI The
time your mother-blass yow dear
heart--was in the north? And 'tis
even prettier than she Nvas-you are
And they called her the beauty Q: i,s,
day"
"Oh, you lovable old fatte.er!" clael
the girl. Then she kissed again the IT,,
tie red, wrlnkled face and flel TO TIE
telephone.
She slipped on a discreet and enyei
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-07

syppathIzc with the girl who saved
her ha, at the expense OF month un'
dor doctors care"
"we'ii save yours without the ex.
pcnse Of 40 much as hatpin." he re.
sponded.
But he reckoned without thought OF
the month.
Ten minutes. and the clouds had not
rolled up appreeiably higher, Then sud.
denly rain drop splashed against the
girls face. followed by dash OF water
that dropped an ostrich feather toward
her eyes, Tho girls hands dew TO her
hatpins, but before they could be with
drawn the rain was coming down In
torrents, aud the hands fell 10 her side
with tragic motion Of helplessness.
Both shot quick glance behind.
There were no dark clouds rolling up
and above them. on all sides save
where the clouds were creeping up in
front the sky was blue, but overhead u
slight patch OF mist had obscured the
sky, but not 80 thickiy as entirely to
shut out the blue. The man scowled
understandlngly.
ITS April" he said, "and crack
opened In the sky just wide enough
for cloud to pop out Human fore.
sight Isn't proof against that. And your
dress, too. I'm sorry. Miss Ellis"
ayes. so am H. qulzzingly, her good
humor quickly returning. ''The cos.
tune was only sent home this morning,
and counted Oh II helping me out at
the house party next week. What shall
we do?"
"Scorch for shelter have already
doubled speed. There" as white spot
showed under some trees In the dis.
tance, that's house. think No."
as they rushed nearer, "it's a small
hotel. Wen stop there"
Another two minutes and they had
swung from the road and across tho
lawn, up to the very door. without re.
gard to path or grass, and Mr.. Town.
send threw himself from the car and
lifted her almost bodily to the shelter
Of the little piazza, Then he started
back toward the car.
'I'l run UP to the city and get you
q change of clothing" he called hur.
rledly, II can go to your home and
be back In half an hour. Meanwhile
80 In somewhere away from the air"
But she threw up hand protestngly.
"What nonsensew she cried "The
shower'll be over In hye minutes. See,
it's already breaking away; and just
as soon as the sun Is out II will be
warm again. would rather go on
with you" She glanced down Mt her
wet garments rucfully. ut wouldn't
be any satisfaction staying here" she
added. "You may see II you can bor
row me some kind Of wrap, trough"
He hesltated, then stepped with her
into the hotel, Leaving her In the par
lor, he went to the office. AS he entered
young lady appeared at side door
After a moment their eyes met, then
both sprang forward,
Edith" he cried dellghtedly, "When
did you arrlyep
"Last night We didn't stop over at
Washington, as planned. One Of our
party knew about this quiet little hotel,
and we came straight here for few
days rest. It's funny to meet you so
SOON, though, but It saves me sending
a message into the city after you. My
friend leaves tomorrow. and, we're
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-07

Our new minister to japan, Luke
Wright, complains that no two of his
pictures in the papers are of the same
man.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-23

Yaukton. s. Oak. Dec. 22.-Mrs. James
G. Blaine, jr., secured a divorce from her
husband. James G. Blaine. jr.. son Of the
late statesman. to-day. after a short hear
ing before Judge Smith. The case was
hurried so that Mrs Blaine could spend
Christmas with her parents. Rear Ad-
miTal and Mrs Hlchborn in Washington.
1t required just one hour from the con-
vening Of the evening session Of the court
10 hear the Wife's tale of trouble, which
she had 20 repeat very fast: fer Judge
Smith 90 sign the decree Of divorce. and
for "a carriage to bear the divorced Mrs.
Blaine 20 the station half a mile away.
whore she caus-ht her train for Wash
ington- She said nothing about returning
to South Dakota. although she had in
sisted to the court that she came here 10
make the State her permanent residence
No Defense offered.
~ the triaI counsel for the husband
offered no protest TO the granting Of the
decree. Juage Smith listened attentively
with the entire docket before him, while
the beautiful wou' told Of her humil-
ilrion as the wife 81 young Blsine.
She had realized When she married him
that he was not entirely decorous, but
she believed she could reform him. But
her failure was complete. He had de
serted her. had failed to support her,
had been cruel, and had been anything
but a credit to the Hlustrious names
which she bore She married Blaine July
4. l9H. but had not -3ived with hfm for
nearly two years. being at home with her
parents.
Perhaps no other case OF wide interest
has been railroaded with greater speed in
the divorce courts Of this State than this
Blaine action. Two weeks more than six
months ago Mrs. Blaine started West
with the purpose Of getting a divorce.
The six months residence was scarcely
up when the case was called.
on account Of a delayed train Governor
elect Crawford, Of this state. counsel for
James c. Blaine, jr-, did not arrive until
o'clock. Mrs. Blaine was much worried
lest she miss her train East. and have
10 spend Christmas where she said her
permanent residence was. Judge Smith
agreed 10 hold a night session. The hear
ing of the ease began AZ o'clock. and
Mrs Blaine, free and glad OF il, departed
on the S o'clock train.
The story was cut short, for the train
would not wait. Nine years ago the first
Mrs. James e. Blaine, jr., was granted
n divorce at Sioux Falls. She had been
an actress, but is now the wife of Dr..
w. r. Bull. of New York.
The second Mrs. Blaine has been living
elegantly. but unostentatiously, at Sioux
Falls She came here hoping 10 get her
decree in secret.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-23
MINE CAGE FALLS; FIVE DEAD
Fatal accident lR 4OO-fOOt Shaft
Near Carlisle. III.

Carlisle. Ill. Dec. Crowded in the
iron cage by which the main coIliery Of
the Breeze-Trenton coal mine is reached.
five miners were killed and another was
seriously injured when the cage dropped
100 feet to-day No cries were heard
after the cage fell. and no signs of life
have been evident since.
The cage had descended 300 Of the 400
feet of the shaft when those in the mine
heard a shout. Almost at the same in
slant there was loud roar. and it was
thought that an explosion had occurred.
The cage shot down to the bottom Of the
pit. carrying with it a quantity of debris.
part of the shaft giving away.
A party Of several hundred rescuers
with ropes and tackle is working at the
top Of the shaft Two unsuccessful at
tempts were made to send men below.
The cause Of the accident has not been
determined One version is that dvna-
mite was exploded in the cage. and an
other Is that the safety clutch. which is
supposed TO hold the cage safe from ac-
cident in its descent, broke.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-23
BRIDE E-TO-BE IS FATALLY SHOT
Within Hour of Wedding Demented
Man Wounds Michigan Girl.
Buying Household Goods with Her
Fiance When Stranger. without
PrOvOeatiOn, Fires.

Houghton. Mich. Dec. within an
hour of the time set for hey wedding Miss
Ida Holmes was shot down this after
noon by a demented man while walking
along the street with her fance. Herman
Johnson. The young woman viii proba-
bly, die
Johnson and Miss Holmes came here to-
day from Baraga to be married. They
spent the early part Of the afternoon buy
ing household furniture and furnishings
for their little home. They had just come
from a dry goods store when a man, bran
dishing a revolver. suddenly rushed up 10
Miss Holmes and began firing.
Johnson made a brave attempt to throw
the man down. but before he could be dis
armed Miss Holmes fell with her body
riddled with bullets The demented man
was Alexander Konola
The Washington herald., 1906-12-23
shot DEAD In STREET DUEL
Town Marshal Killed and Another
Man Is Wounded.
Gang of DesperadOes Shooting III
Mississippi village when Clash
Takes Place.

Jackson. Miss. Dec. 22-Archie Buch-
anan. town marshal Of Mount Oliver. forty
miles south Of here, was instantly killed
and George Brett. station agent Of the
ship Island road. was seriously wounded
in street duel this evening with the King
gang, family Of ncighborhood despera-
does
More than 100 shots were fired during
the encounter The King family was en-
gagged in shooting UP the town when
Buchanan attempted TO place Wheeler
King, the ringleader. under arrest. The
latter shot Buchanan twice through the
head. and the melee then became general.
during which Wheeler King escaped.
Excitement is high in the community.
and If Wheeler King is captured. a lynch
ing is almost certain.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-23
Net Surprised Here.

Tho news that Mrs. Blaine had secured
her divorce clused no surprise in Wash
ington last night. as society circles here
had been fully prepared foT such an an
nouncement when the news of the filing
OF the suit became public some time ago.
In fact, the separations had been looked
for some time before the final break
was openly known, for it was current gos-
sin that this marriage lad been no hap
pier than his first one.
As Martha Hichb0rn, Mrs. Blaine was
one of the most c6urted and feted girls
Of Washington. She had the entree TO
the best and most exclusive society, and
for several seasons was regarded as fore
most among the bellies.
Her marriage to Blaine was generally
regarded with GisapprOval. and the pessi-
mistic view of the match taken by the
gossius was too quickly confirmed by the
short time that elapsed before the separa-
ton came.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-23
GILMANS ARE RELEASED.
Mother and Brother of Murdered
Girl out on Bail.

Dayton. Ohio. Dec. 22-Mrs. Kate Gil
man. mother Of Dona Gilman. who was
murdered on November %. and Collins Gil
man, brother Of the dead girl. were re-
leased from the county jail at 9 o'clock to
night The bond Of each was fixed at
$500 and was promptly given by the at
torneys for the family.
Collins Gilman WAS released first. and
was met and congratulated by host Of
friends. who anticipated his freedom and
were standing around the Jail and court
house. An ambulance was called and
Mrs. Gilman was placed upon "a stretcher
and taken TO the ST. Elizabeth Hospital.
What the county officials will do next is
puzzle. Judge Martin says that the
Gilmans viii not be taken before the
present grand jury, but before the enc
drawn for the January term of court.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-23
CHILD P0ISONs ITS MOTHER.
Three-year-oId SON Puts AntiSeptfC
Tablets In q Glass.
spccial to Tie Washington Hc9ald.


Roanoke, Va. Dec. 2.-Mrs Kate
.Obenshain, aged twenty-five, the wife OF a
Norfolk and Western Railway engineer.
J f. Obenshain. died at her home here
early to-day in convulsions as the result
Of poison given her unknowingly by her
three-year-old son, Ernest.
Mrs. Obenshain was dissolving some
salts in a glass of water and left her
room for a moment. During her absence
the child put a number of antiseptic tab
lets in the glass
When Mrs. Obenshain returned she
stirred the potion and drank it. She was
taken violently i'll in a few minutes. and
died in agony. Physicians said the pois-
on was enough to kill threescore of men.
Mrs. Obenshain was a Miss Phlegar.
member of a prominent Floyd County
family. and a relative of Judge Archer
Phlegar formerly of the State Supreme
Court bench.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-23
CAUSE OF BANK FAILURE.
President Tries 10 Form Water Com
pany with Depository Money.

Chicago, Dec. 22-Unsuccessful attempts
to form a $5.00000O water company, with
assets Of S1OO,O zoo, were given before Bank
ruptcy Referee Wean to-day by Presi-
dent W. J. Atkinson. of the suspended
Lincoln Bank, of Morton Park, as the
main reason for, the latter institution ;
collapse.
Inquiry developed the fact that the
Waukesl... Water Company, into which
Atkinson admits pouring the banks de-
posits as fast as he got them, owns 5hree
acres of land near Waukesha, Wis, :wo
springs. and d handsome pavilion. -
Attorneys who conducted to-day's ex-
animation say the bank never had cas1
capital of more than S352
The Washington herald., 1906-12-23
PORTO RICO CHARGES MADE.
Papers VIII Be Sent to Congress De-
mRndinE investigation.

New York, Dec. 22.-Charges of i'm
proper conduct in office against the ex-
eeutive council OF Porto Rico are made
in documents sent to Congress from New
York to-day. incidentally, they bring
before Congress the case of Noah B.
X. Petti7sill. who, on November y. was
removed from the United States attor-
neyship of Porto Rico 10y Presiden;
Roosevelt. Mr.. Petungili says that his
side was not heard as fully as Il Nigh.
have been.
Arsene L. Arpin is the man who sub
mits the papers. Pettingill is Arpin'
attorney and was active in pressing
Arpins complaint against the Porto
Rican council
The Washington herald., 1906-12-23
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District of Columbia
Fair and colder to-day; to-mor-
row and Tuesday fair; warmer
Tuesday; fresh northwesterly
winds. diminishing.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-23
HERALD NEWS SUMMARY.
TELEGRAPHIC.

Pages TELEGRAPHIC.
Miner Hicks Tells of Tortures.
daughter Of Negroes Victim Thanks
Lynchers.
1-Macklin Shooting Still a Mystery.
Mrs. James G. Blaine. jr.. Divorced.
3-Terrorists Slay Russian Count.
3-French Priests Seek Work.
Gov. Swanson Solves Problem.
LOCAL.
Roosevelt Ready for Finish Fight
-Christmas Celebration Begins.
2-Gompers Scores Subsidy Advocates.
EJustice and Mrs. Harlan Fifty Years
Welded.
APrOpOsed New MIX LAW.
4-Capt r. c. Ross Dead.
Mrs. Bywaters Wanted Here
Attempt Made TO Wreck Train Near
Alexandra
10-Coal Dealers Blamed Now.
12-Wm Hear CardoZO Again.
12-New Lawyers for Mrs. Bradley.
SPORTING.
S-9-News Of Racing, Boxing. and other
The Washington herald., 1906-12-23
Ex-senator Carery Better.

New Orleans. Dec. 22.-Ex- Senator Dom
elson Caffery, who is critically i'll at the
Cosmopolitan Hotel. in this city, is
slightly better tonight. and hope has
not been abandoned. Mr.. Caffery came
to New Orleans Tuesday, having bust
ness before the Supreme Court, but was
taken sick with kidney troubles, and
rapidly grew worse
The Washington herald., 1906-12-23
BLUE LAWS IN BOSTON.
District Attorney Moran Says All
Work Must Cease on sunday.

Boston, Dec. There must be no more
work on Sunday in Boston. District At
torney Moran says. and his edict will be
enforced tomorrow. Mr. Moran saws the
sabbath is for rest. and he declares that
he intends 10 see that all Of the laws
against Sunday labor are enforced.
The matter was brought 70 the 'atten-
tion Of the district attorney by persons
who made complaints against the subway
contractors working large gangs of men
each Sunday
The Washington herald., 1906-12-23
"555-55-J-B, & o."

The Daylight Train" n solid vesti-
buled flyer leaving Washington 500 a. m.
reaching Wheeling 7:40 p. m. Cincinnati
II 30 p m; St Louis. S:45 a. m, has i'm
mediate connection to Pittsburg. sos ..
m.; Akron, SO p. M: Cleveland 1000 D.
m; Chicago. 7:45 a. NJ, via the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad
The Washington herald., 1906-12-23
ROOSEVELT WILL
FIGHT TO A FINISH
May Even Defy Impeachment
Over Negro Troops.
PURDY GOES TO TEXAS
Law Officer Sent to Secure Affi-
dayitS and Evidence.

If Congress PASSES ReiEstatemeut
Passed Over His Veto, He VIII Seek
to NuIlify Its Provisions Through
Gives Promise of Excitement.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-23

To Florida and the South, via Southern
Rwy., Will be inaugurated, first train
passing Washington 6;15 p. m. Jan. Z.
1867. This train viii far surpass in splen-
dor and service the Palm Limited of last
season. Excursion rates now in effect to
the SOuths many winter resorts. OFFICES
7o5 lsLh St. and 81 Pa. ave.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-23
POINT FOR THE ADVERTISER.

The Washington Herald has
9 larger circulation in Wash
ihgton than was ever before
attained by morning news
paper here. It is a home cir.
eulation, too, and it is grow.
ing every day.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-23
Holiday Travel 70 New York Famous
Royal Blue Line. Pullman and
Dining Cars ON ali Trains.

| Leave washington every other hour on
the odd hour. I, 3, II a. m. l. 3. ) p. m,
and n:S0 midnight Passengers landed at
per New York, and at Liberty st. con-
venient to financial district. City Offices.
1sl7 G st. and 6ls Pa. ave.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-23
Holiday Travel to Chicago. Baltimore
and OhiO-Spiendid, Regular Train
Service. No CnauuP of Carx

Solo NeStDuled trains A. OF modern
coaches, Pullman drawing-room sleeping
cars and superior dining-car service, leav-
/ ing Washington l:22 p. m. and $50 D. m.
arriving Chicago 9:45 a. m. and 5.15 D. m.
City Offices. 1417 G St and 6l9 Pa. ave.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-23
Shah oftPersin sinking.

Teheran. Dec. 22.-The condition of the
Shah is very unsatisfactory. He appointed
the crown prince regent last Thursday.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-23
MRS. BLAINEIS FREED
Gets Divorce from James g..
Jr.. at YanktOn, S. Oak.
HURRYING To WASHINGTON

Trial IL Rushed in Order That She
May Catch the First Train Home
enfs, Admiral and Mrs. Hiehborn.
Reform Effort Failed.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-23
HUGHES MAY NAME SIMONS.
Goveraor-eIect Has Not Decided on
Commissioner of Public Works.

NUIll N INeIVWt-E VA 4 sAs'HtNl - SIt -
New York Dec. 22.-Gov.-elect Hughes,
it was authoritatively announced to-day.
has decided not TO appoint either Henry
A. Van Alstyne. Of North Chatham, or
Winslow NJ. Mead. of Rochester, to the
state superintendency of public works to
succeed Nicholas V V. FTanchOt. of
Oiean. who retires with Gov. Higgins.
An effort is being made to have Mr..
Hughes appoint Col Thomas w. Symonss
a resident of Washington.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-23

Nice Present for Your Wife
An Ofte Radiator. Open evenings. Dem
onstrations. 5O9 9Th st. NV.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-23
SHOOTING A MYSTERY
Macklin'S Friends Failed to
Find Motive for Deed.
WOUNDED MAN WILL RECOVER

Crime, 1t Is Suggested. May Have
Been Revenge for Death of Soldier
ticc March and FrOze to- Death.
BIOOdhounds Are Unsuccessful.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-23
MINER HICKS FREE,
TELLS OF TORTURE
Cannon Boom and Bells Toll
Out the Good News.
LAMPS HALF BLIND HIM
Laughs and Cries by Turns as
He Thanks His ReScuers.

Facing Death for Fifteen Days. En-
tombed Man Is Able to Describe
Horrors He Suffered - Physicians
Say He VIII Soon Recover, Al
though His Nerves Are Badly
Sbaien-Fear of Going Insane.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-23
coNrINuEp ox ForRrH pAar-


Flowers Best Express the YuIetide
Sentiment Fine specimens. Shaffer, "A & I
The Washington herald., 1906-12-23
Baltimore and Return, SI.25-BaItimOre
and -

Every Saturday and Sunday All trains,
both ways. both days, except Royal Lin
tied. City Offices. 14l7 G st. and 619 Pa.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-23
coNTINUEp ON THIRp 30.

A la Carte Lunch Served Daily
At Ecksteins from - TO 3. 1872 y. I. ave.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-23

+. II. snyder & Co., TaiIOrs,
Ill Pa. ave, are showing newest fabrics
for street and dress suits, dinner coats, &c.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-23

bSHsnaofe anu OhAo Trims 10 oNitiaofc
Every hour on the hour. Z a. m. to S
p. m. week days. Returning in like man.
ner< CITY Offices 14l7 G St. 6l9 Pa. ava.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-23
Attitude ~ to Evidence.

The President declines to accept the
view that no man shall leave the public
service unless the evidence against him
is Of such a nature as would hold good
in court of Law. Many requests We're
made TO him some months ago 10 restore
Consuls McWade and Goodnow because
the evidence against them was not con-
elusive. but ne refused all these requests
The Washington herald., 1906-12-23
SPORTING.

S-9-News of Racing, Boxing. and Other
Sports
The Washington herald., 1906-12-23

7 heard the music box playing at the
end Of the tube, and can tell you it
cheered me wonderfully. I thought of
the good old times with the boys in
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-03
MCCALL GIVES HIS NOTE
New York Life President Win Pay Up f Hnxufsf0n.

New York Life President VIII Fay Op ior
 Hamilton.
 New York Jan. 2.---John 4. Mccall pres ident of tho New York Life Insutanc com pany has paid to the company tnT @ESo'"oV advanced to Andrew Hamilton arc so Tar not accounted for oy Mir. Hamrson. Tnomas P Fowler chairman of the compsnys ih- vestisating committee appointed 0y tne hoard of trustees received to1ay chech from Mir. Mccall for ss5,oeo and note TOT sf5o,00e.
 MT. Mccall soma time ago promised to make good this sum unless Hamilton Wno Was legislative agent for the big insurance companies renedered an accounting on " -eipt of MT McCalPs letter accompanying .be check and note meeting of the board uas called for tomorrow. While no ottieiai statement on the subject vas obtained u was accepted as fact that Mir. McCail resixnation as president will be recalled 70 the trustees. .
 At conference O. number O. trustees today. Aicxander Orr was requested to accen, the presidency of the conn any. Mir orr said that he would prefer tha some one slse be selected for the place permanently nut he offered tos serve president until nome other arrangements are made.
 Others named for the presidency are Jonn r.haTIr Norman Beam and Hiram R. Steele.
 One of the members of the New York Life investigating committee said today that inc reason why Mccall could not pay over Inc sesso00 in one lump was because MT. Mccall Is a poor man. It was said that he viii go out of office with practically notlfinx except his life insurance policy of $500. 900. and that in order to pay his slbo'- poo note he may have to get assistance rom his wife and some friends.