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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-15
HUGHES HOLDS HEARINGS
Railroad Representatives. Oppose
,Semi-mOntMu Payment Blu.

Albanv Nav 14-At a hearing before Governor
Hughes this afternoon. representatives OF the Ne"
York Central Lackawanna. Erie. Delaware q Huo-
son. Buffalo Rochester & Pittsburg, pennsylvania
& Pittsburg Shawmut & Northern railroads op-
posed the bill of Assemblyman riley. requiring
railroad corporations to pay theif employees twice
a month instead of monthly, as at present On
the other side representatives OF many LABOR Or
Plantations asserting that they expressed the views
of thousands of railroad men, urged the Governor
to approve the BILL
In speaking for the New York Central A H
Harris declared that $4,000 employed, that
there $500 pay rolls and that between SoOooo
and s,50ooo0 was paid to the men each MONTH
He argued that the State of New York only paid
its employees once month, and that was as IRE
quent as his company could conveniently perform
the physical act of paying $1,000 employees.
In behalf of the Erie it asserted that the
increased annual of semi-monthly payments
would amount to s97 so. petition signed, it was
asserted, by $500 employees of the Erie against the
bill was filed with the Governor. 1t was stated
that the extra cost annually to the Buffalo, Roches-
ter & Pittsburg would be $4,000.
Lewis z. Carr, representing the Delaware & Hud-
son. said that while that road had been voluntarily
paying most of its employees twice month for a
year, the management was dissatisfied with the
system
In speaking for the brotherhood of Locomotive
Firemen and Enginemen John T. McDonough, for
mer Secretary of State pointed out that every
other class of corporations IN the state, except
railroads, have TO pay their employees every week.
He urged the Governor to sign the bill to end
what he called unfair discrimination.
Answering question of the Governor Mr.. Nc
Donough said that three states bordering on New
York required railroads TO pay every week He
cited Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont, and
added: This same New York Central pays its
men the Boston Albany every week In Massa-
chusetts.
Others who advocated the bill A. B. Bush,
general chairman of the clerks of the Delaware &
Hudson; Thomas Persons, first vice-presdent of
| the Order of Railway Photographers; Assemblyman
| B. r. Lansing, OF Rensselaer,, and ]. P. Ogden.
| OF the Brotherhood OF Railway Trainmen
Opposition the bill of Senator Fuller to au-
| thorze the use of the Creedmoor rife range, in
Queens County by the state site for the Long
Island State Hospital for the Insane was ex-
pressed by Assemblyman De Groot, John n. Booth,
of the Jamaica Citizens Association; H. Englehart,
| Of the Allied Civic Associations and Colonel Will
lam Griffith. They contended that the location of
the hospital in that vicinity would be detrment
| to its growth home community. Representa-
tives of the Long Island State Hospital. now in
Kings County, urged the Governor to sign the BILL
declaring that Creedmoor would afford much
better site than their present one.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-15
BIG BOSTON FREIGHT TRAFFIC PLAN.
Submitted to Metropolitan Improvement
Commission by G. W. R. Hartman.
by Telegraph to The Tribun.

Boston, May 1.-THE most comprehensive plan
ever devised for Boston's freight traffic has been
presented to the Metropolitan Improvement Com
mission by George W. r. Hartman. civil engineer
and railroad expert II includes a new holding
companv controlled by the state to the stock
all Boston roads; the development of the water
front by a further system Of piers at South Bos-
ton. East Boston Squantum and on the Mystic
River; the using of the Park Square Station "a a
great terminal for all electric roads, and the cleo
trfcation Of all roads within the metropolitan dis
trict connecting with all present subways- Fur
Their plans are provided for utilization of all waste
space with system of freight and passenger tun-
neIs and freight forwarding terminals outside the
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STRANGELY KILLED IN COLLISION.
Plate of Dominion Liner Ottawa Curled
Around Sleeping Mans Chest.

Montreal. May 1.-THE Dominion Line steamship
Ottawa which sailed from here last Saturday
bound for Liverpool. with passengers and cargo
and which was in collision with a collier below
Fame Point early Monday morning. returned
70 port this evening. when IT became known for
the first time that John Taylor. second baker had
been killed and four members OF the crew injured
Tavlor and the other men sleeping in the
forecastle When Taylor's body was found after
the collision his chest encirced by one OF
the ships plates. which had curied around the
sleeping man. The Ottawas passengers and cargo
are being transferred to the kensinston' OF inc
Same line which will sail on Saturday morning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-15
GEORGIA FAVORS TAFT.
Delegates Uninstructed, but ALI but One for
Him.

Macon Ga May 1.-THE state Republican con-
vention here to-day elected delegates at-large 10
Chicago as follows Walter H. Johnson, Atlanta
Clark Crier Dublin: II. L. Lincoln Johnson (negro).
Columbus and Judson W. Lyons tnegro). Augusta.
Alternates-J. w Gilbert. Augusta: George E.
White Macon s. 8. Mincey Montgomery, and S. A.
Harris Athens.
The delegates uninstructed. but individually
Walter H Johnson. Clark Grier and II. L. Lincoln
Johnson are said to favor Secretary Taft. Judson
Lyons Is said TO favor Governor Hughes
Twenty out OF the twenty-six delegates from the
state are said to be Taft and administration sup
porters. .
Resolutions adopted indorsng the admins
tration of President Roosevelt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-15
OREGON INSTRUCTS.
Too District Conventions Also
Choose Delegates for Mr.. TAFT.
IBy Telegraph TO The Tribune

Telegraph 10 IHe IriU"le'I
Portland Ore, May 1.-THE oregon hepuoicah
state convention to-day elected eight delesatesat
large to the Chicago convention ana instructed
+ben, fo- Taft Delegates were also chosen by TWO
CONGRESS- district conventions, and were also IN
structed for Taft.
Senator Bourne beaten at every polnt' anu
telesraphed from Washington that unless an unln-
struc,ed delegation elected he did not care 10
serve. .
ceorre p williams of Portland A n. Gilbert. OF
Salem and C. G.. Huntey, of Oregon CITY, FIRST
District W. E williams C. E. Shelbride; "a DIS
trict. H. W. Coe A. NJ. Thompson; four Prssiden-
tiaI electors, J. D. Lee. Portland; r. Rutter' +. =
Miller and A. c. Marsters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-15
WASHINGTON DELEGATES FOR TAFT
Local Option Plank Adopted Unexpectedly
at State Convention.

Spokane Wash. May 14-An unexpected feature
of the Republican State Convention to-day was
tn, adoption of a local option plank by a vote OF
zoe 70 oss The convention unanimously adopted
resolutions Endorsing Taft and the Roosevelt poll
cies. -
With a minor change, under which two OF tne
men were changed from alternate TO elector' the
1s+ ne alte-nates and Presidential electors pre-
,,,ousIv agreed upon was ratified by the convention
to-day. -
The following are the delegates elected: At-larse
p r Mccormick r. A. Ballinger. Frank T. POST
and Emerson Hammer: 9Th District, Robert Moran
and w. j. Quicker; I'd District. c. W. EATON ana
n,;usr. al District D. T. Hamm and J. C.
N9c(-o ,,ley
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-15
TAFT GETS NORTH DAKOTA.
Eight Delegates Instructed for Him at State
Convention.

Mnot n D.. May 1.-THE Republican state CON
yentfon Of North Dakota to-day elected eight oeie
gates to the national convention at chicago anu
instructed them for Taft. The platform unduali-
e.d,r ,pdorses the administration of President
Roosevelt advocates the regulation of public SER
vice corporations and condemns the democratic
state administration of Governor Burke.
The following delegates were elected 10 the ma
+;ona1 convention: R. H Johnson, L. c. Pettibone.
g. r Meredith H. Sandager. Victor Rose. Judson
L. Lamoure c. ]. Lord and c. III. stebbins
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-15
REPUBLICAN DISTRICT CONVENTIONS

Eaton, Ohio, May 14.-Riyal Sd District Re-
publican conventions were held here to-day, and
two candidates named for Congress. Both
conventions have. however instructed the dele
gates TO the national convention for Taft The
Bleser convention named Herbert e. Catrow as
candidate for Congress. The ousted delegates
met in thetopen air and nominated Harding.
Stockton. Cal, May i4.-Republicans of the 9Th
District yesterday elected delegates to the
national convention James H. Hebern. of Salinas.
and r. Roberts. of Madeira; the choice of these
two IL a victory for the old party organization
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-15
eeyAN URGES INSTRUCTED DELEGATES.

lincoln Neb., May 14.-In THE Commoner"
tomorrow w ]. Bryan. under glaring caption.
will urge the instruction of delegates to the DEM
ocrstic National Convention He says:
instructions TO delegates are the order of the
day Nearly all the states which have held DEM
ocratic conventions far have instructed This
is as It should be: instructions are Democratic
The people speak through instructions; they cam
not sneak in any other way.
A failure to instruct the delegates over
aur+y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-15
KEYSTONE DELEGATES FALL AWAY.
by Telegraph to The Tribune.

1eIegTaph
Pittsburg, May 14.-Another member or the Penn
syIvania delegation TO the Republican Natiosal
Convention instructed for Knox. announces that he
will vote as he pIeases- He is A NJ Christie, of
Butler. This makes the fourth delegate who has
so announced himself, the others being ex-Con-
gresham Thomas W. Phillips, of New Castle:
Lewis Emery, Franklin. and Carl Capped. of this
city. They favor Taft Hughes, while Christie
insists that he will vote for Roosevelt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-15
WYOMING iNsTRUcTs FOR BRYAN.

Cheyenne, Wyo,. May 1.-THE Democratic State
Convention to-day selected delegates to the ma
tional convention and instructed them for Bryan
Resolutions adopted favorng the election of
United States Senators by direct vote favorng an
amendment to the Sherman antitrust law, except
ing labor unions from the effect Of its provisions
and opposing the forest policy OF the pres
emf national administration.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-15
SENATOR WEMPIE RENomINATED.

Schenectady. n. Y. MAY 14-Senator Wiiharl
Wallace Wennple. of this city, who now represents
the Schenectady Saratoga district and who opposed
Governor Hughess apti-raretrack bills. was TO-
day unanimously renornnated by the Republicans
the s1st District comprising the counties &C
Schenectady schoharie and Montgomery. Thers
resolutions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-15
SOCIALISTS NAME DEBS.
Nominated for President ON the FIRST
Ballot at Chicago.

Chicago May 15.-Eugene V. Debs, OF INDIANA
was nominated for President of the United
States by the Socialist party in national con-
yention on the first ballot this morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-15

Raleigh. n. c., May 14-As result OF the action
of the credentials committee in excluding from the
ID District Republican convention at Kinston to-day
contesting negro delegations from six Of the etshe
counties the district, two delegations will go TO
the Chicago convention. The negro delegates led
by Lee Person. negro. left the LILLY White con-
vention, organized elected BILL Watson and
man named Pearson negroes delegates to Chicago
and Endorsed Foraker. The regular convention
elected d W. Patrick and w. F. Autland delegates
to the national convention and Endorsed Roosevelcs
policy and Tafts candidacy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-15
FOUR YEAR-OLD KILLS MOTHER.

Shenandoah Penn, May 1f-Mrs. Albert Major
Of Fylangowan near here, today shot and in
stantly killed by her four-year-old The
mother had Just returned from visit, and the
little fellow picked up Flobert rife from a table
and playfuliy pointing it at her, pulled the trigger
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-15

Birmingham, Ala, May H-The contest1ns Ike
publican convention 9Th District to-day elect
ed John Towers and J. A Duney (negrp), OF
Birmingham. delegates the national convention.
and J. B. Sloan of BIount County, and T. S. San
(negro) of Birmingham, a1ternates. The dele
gates go uninstructed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-15
DELEGATES TO CHICAGO
CALIFORNIA FOR TAFT.
Third Term Element IN State Party
Defeated IN Contention.

Sacramento CAL May 1.-THE California fSepup
1can State Convention elected four deiesates-a'
large to the national convention to-nish'' anu III
structed them for Taft
The acknowledgements element, which Favored
delegation to the national convention Tot
Roosevelt. defeated.
Sacramento, Cal, May 4-Ihe Repuphcah %
trict conventions were held in this city to-day ana
elected the following delegates to the nat'ona con-
venton: First District, J. P. Wentz and b. 1noihp
son: I'd District Captain E. L. Hawk and =. +
Auy1,stine 4th District Charles L. Field ana Fhiip
Bancroft 9Th District, John c. Daily ano ho"aiu
r Belcher; 7th District, Harry II. Mayoury anu
yobn II Norton; 9Th District, Henry T. oxnaro
and John Paul. Each convention instructed Tor
Taft
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-15
as against the LincoIn-Roosevelt League
delegates were instructed for Taft

DanviiIe Va May 13-The negro RspuohCshS
of the 5th District in convention here YESTERDAY
elected delegates and altsrnates to the Chicaso
convention. besides adopting resolutions denoune-
ing the action of the Lily White Repuoicans ="
excluding the negroes from their party counchs
n r. Adams white of Franklin County, and j.
r. Wilson. colored, of Danville. were named as
delegates and W. B. Brown, white, Of Franklin
County and George ". Rison, colored, OF Dan
Vile, alternates.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-15

Portland Ore May 14-The list Congress District
Republican Convention to-day elected X f. WIZ
Jams and C. A. Sehlbred delegates TO the nationai
convention and instructed them for Tart
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-02-21
PINKY.
RAINSWOOD.

MIR. and Mrs. w. d. Cockrell spent
Tuesday with the formers sister, Mrs.
Charles Pittman, at Miskimon.
Miss. Bastine Forester visited hel
uncle, Robert Headley, one day last
week.
This place was saddened recently 10y
the death of Miss Hannah Clarke.
Mr.. and Mrs. X. L. Headley visited
the formers sister, Mrs. w. u. Cock.
rell recently.
Those ON the sick list are: E. T. Ell.
more, Lloyd Lewis, Mrs. L. Y. Bryant,
r. d. Elmore and wife, C. w. Beau.
champ, Mrs. Jane Byrdton, William
Barrett, Mrs. G. w. Douglas and mem.
bers of Z. S. Walkers and Hop Sebra's
families.
A. G. Headley was in this locality re.
Gently.
A pound party was given at the
the home of Alvin Thomas last Satur-
day in honor of the birthday of Miss
Ella Davenport.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Y. Bryant spent
Sunday with the lady's uncle, r. d.
Elmore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur. Lewis spent
Sunday with the formers uncle. Add.
son Lewis SWEET HEART.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-02-21
ALFONSO.

Mr.. and Mrs. Morgan Haynie had as
their guests Mr.. and Mrs. l. II. Marsh,
Rev. w. f. Dunaway, Miss Lillian
Dunaway, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Haynie
and children, and Emory Haynie on
Sunday last.
We are sorry to report William Clark
on the sick list.
Miss Annie Haynie spent Saturday
and Sunday last with friends at Regina.
Bernard TIGER, of Simpsons Wharf,
was in this vicinity recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Haynie visited
the latter's uncle, William Clark, SUM-
day.
Little Miss Evelyn Booth spent some
time with her grand parents, Mr.. and
Mrs John e. Haynie, last week.
Miss Mary Cundif and friend, May.
field Booth, visited the formers mother,
Mrs. Dinky Packet, recently.
Otis knight is spending some time al
the home of p. d. Northen.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Headley visited
the latter's sister, Mrs. Virginia Luttrel
at Lara, one day last week.
We are sorry to report Miss Evange
line Barnes is quite sick with the grip
Cleveland Doggett visited friends here
recently. SOMEBODY'S DARLING.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-02-21
SIMPSONS WHARF

Mr.. and Mrs. Wilmer Cameron and
little daughter, of Mia, and Thomas
Oliver, of Solomons Island, Nd, visited
at the home of Capt VIM. Edwards
Sunday
MiSs Ethel Crockett has returned to
her home on Tangier Island, after spend
ing a month with her friend, Miss Byrd
Craig.
Richard Moore, who has been sick
with La Grippe, is able to be out again.
Captain VIM. Spence. of Tangier.
spent Sunday at the home of d. f.
McAllistor.
Willie Sampson, of Mia, was in this
neiehborhood Sunday, shedding his
sunny smiles on friends.
An enjoyable surprise party and taffy
stew was given the Misses Edwards Sat
urday night. Quite large crowd was
present and music and games were in
dulged in until a late hour, then the fun
of pulling the tafry began. Supper was
served at y o'clock and all departed
for their homes, pronouncing it as the
most enjoyable party of the season.
The young people are rehearsing the
drama, "Louvra the pauper, which
they will play here the 2Sth.
DTNrLrv
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-02-21
OTTOMAN.

Vivian Chowning returned home Tues
day from New York, where he has
been since Xmas. We are sorry to
hear that he returned home owing to
an attact of rheumatism, which has
given him much trouble for several
weeks in the past
Jno. E. Blakemore, jr.. is daily exer-
cising prince Edward in hopes of
getting him in proper shape and con-
dition for the spring races.
Farmers around this village have
taken advantage Of the few good days
during the past week, some having
planted their early vegetables.
Oyster business looked more favor
able during the past cold spell. With
the sudden thaw came the sudden de-
cline in orders as well as prices. The
future outlook being far from encourag-
ing.
Ia Grippe is increasing in this Sec
tion. Hon. Jno. c. Ewell and his
sister. Miss Ewell, are confined to the
house, the former to his bed.
DR.. Pierce was in Ottoman a few
days ago.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-02-21
WEEMS.
Pics

Ernest Ashburn, fireman on police
steamer Commodore Maury,' is sick
at his home here. His brother, Alonzc
is firing in his place.
Boats belonging to Corbin Chris
topher and Joe Robertson have been
undergoing repairs at Ovens railway
the past week.
Mrs. Harding, principal in the public
school here, has been quite sick fol
several days.
Tom Ashburn, Of this place, left Tues
day to be employed on vessel with
Capt. Wilson.
Miss Lumkin, Of Essex, is guest at
the home of her cousin, Capt. Andrew
Lumkin, at this place.
Mrs. l.. H. Rilee, Mrs. A. j. Hamilton,
Miss Linda Hayden Mrs. Clara Meekins,
of Irvington, and Miss Mamie Rilee of
West Point, spent Tuesday at the home
of Mrs. B. G. Doggett at this place.
The Walton Climb was entertained at
the home of Miss Julia Buck on Wed
nesday evening of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Packet and
little daughter, Edna, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Jack Hall, were at Farnham last week
attending the burial of Mr.. Packett's
sister
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-02-21
WHEATON,.

Mrs. E. l.. Thomas and children left
for Baltimore Monday, where they ex-
pect to meet Mr.. Thomas.
The ladies of the Aid Society gave a
box party at the Hotel on Valentine
night, which was very successful.
Mrs. j. II. Wheaton is on the sick
list; also VIM. Wheaton and Mrs. Sam
Landlord.
Edmond Lewis spent few days OF
the past week at Coan on business
for the Lewis-Lankford-Tu ll Company.
The Dramatic Club of Sharps will
render a play here on the 18th of this
month. Ladies of this place will serve
supper and refreshments.
Miss Emma Wheaton will leave for
Baltimore Friday next, where she will
spend from four to five weeks.
William T. Harrison spent Sunday
with his parents in Richmond county.
The business people of this place are
glad to see the steamers resume their
regular run in order to get their mail,
but not as much asthe young people,
for some of them had letters on the
way over two weeks.
DIR. +. w. Lewis returned home from
Richmond Monday morning.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-02-21
LYN HAMS.

James Shehigh left last week for
Hollands Island, Nd, where he will en-
gage in trap fishing.
Catesby Hall was called home last
week by the death of his father, f..
Goldsborough Hail.
c. F. Ball left last week for Hollands
Island TO hire vessel fortrap fishing.
Miss Evelyne Shehigh left for Balti-
more few days ago.
Brown Carter is very sick at this
writing.
Frank Sears arrived from Baltimore
a few days ago.
Miss jamie Landlord is staying with
her mother now.
Chas. Wacker made a flying trip
around here recently.
Messrs. David Kelley and Arthur
Conaway have returned home after a
few dey's visit to Tangier Island, Va.
Mrs. Eliza Kent is suffering with
neuralgia. FoRsAKEN.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-02-21

Hanks, of Sharp's, in our midst. Sh,
is visiting at the home of her sister,
Mrs. w. b. Clark.
Our popular young friend, Fitz. Hard
ing, was seen here Sunday en- route for
Election.
Fred Thrift, who is engaged in the
mercantile business at Broun's Store,
is very i'll at his parental home near
here. Gus Christopher now has charge
of the business.
Miss Nettie Evans spent Saturday
and Sunday with her friend, Miss An
derson, at Heathsville.
A select crowd eff invited guests as
sembled at the hospitable home of Mr..
and Mrs. II. II. Blackwell on Tuesday
evening last, and made the spacious
parlor resound with joyous laughter
and innocent merriment. Most of the
evening was spent in games and music,
both vocal and Instrumental The in
tervening time until good-bys were
said was spent in pleasant conversation.
The host and hostess did everything to
make it pleasant for the guests who
enjoyed all the pleasure to be realized
upon an occasion of this kind.
SUNSHINE.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-02-21
STORE ROBBED.

Dunton Bros, at Dunton, Va. had
been missing articles from their store
for some time so they started out last
week with view to catching the in
truder, or intruders. AS a result on
Thursday night of last week they capt
ured James Jackson and Max Cox, two
colored youths about 16 years of age.
1t seems as though they had been up to
the business for some time, entering
the store from the rear; and, in fact,
had become so bold that they were up
stairs taking a nap when captured.
However they were not unprepared to
do battle, for by their sides laid Il rifle
and when aroused made for it. They
were given a hearing the following day
before Justice James and sent on to
the grand jury.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-02-21
TRIKurE Of RESPECT

Died at her home in Northumberland
County, Mrs EfTie J. Gaskin, sthe wife
of Arulia J. Gaskins, the 7th day of
February. 1903, in the S9rd year of her
age. She was devoted wife and fond
mother and. bore with patience and
resignation the afliction that befell
her. Her Christian life and fortitude
was beautiful to behold, an evidence of
Gods sustaining grace and mercy. She
died peacefully and serenely. her only
regret was to leave her dear ones
behind. No heart can tell how we shall
miss her in our home, but her bright
example will allure us to follow her
sweet Christian life, and meet her
beyond the shore where there will be
no more parting.
HUSBAND AND CHILDREN.