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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-01
FIRST TRAIN WILL
MAKE TRIP TO-DAY
Regular Schedule to Be 1naugu
rated from Lindsay to Palmyra.
County Court.
Especial to The Times-Di.patch.l

PALMYRA. VA. April so.-Gradins
on the Virginia Air Line has been COM
pleted as far as the bridge across Riv-
anna River, three miles below Pal
myra. The first passenger train Will
be run from Lindsays to Palmyra. Va.
to -morrow. and regular schedule goes
into effect from that date.
The quarry company which is to fur
nish ballast for the Virginia Air Line
Railway is getting It's machinery In
to place on the bluffs below Palmyra.
This enterprise will help the business
of the town very much.
Judge Gordon held his regular term
of court here this week. Two criminal
cases occupied the first day and sew
eral civil and chancery causes were
heard. The ladies OF the Methodist
Church Society served luncheon in
Madison Hall on Monday, and realized
quite nice sum of money for the par
sonage fund.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-01
NEGRO MErnoDIsTs TO MEET
Program For Opening OF General Con
ference in Norfolk.
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Especial 10 The Times pispatch.l
NORFOLK, VA: April so.-Ihec o auap-
rennial session OF the Senerai M.
eopa1 Church, which begins in NorfoiK
next Monday will be one of the iarssst
negro religious gatherings held IN WIS
country in several years. ana nun
dreds OF ministers. as Well as 'n ne, ia &c
the United States will be In atteho-
the sessions will be held in the ST
Johns A. NJ. E. Church. Of this CITY.
one of the costiiest and prettiest negro
churches in the South.
Features OF the session. lasting al
most a fortnight. Will be addresses oy
Senator ]. B. Foraker on Friday nlsn..
on Good Citizenship; by Booker y.
Washington and Rev. W. T. vernon.
registrar OF the United states Ireas-
ury.
the opening addresses of the meeting
Monday:
District Bishop "; J, T Ga,nei; y Annual M
Conference, Rev. George d. Immersion,
= on behalf of st. Johns a. NJ, e.
Church, Rev. G. ". Russell; D; D.
On behalf of citizens. ". NJ Refs
as On Behalf Of the ministers OF the
city Rev. R. II. Bowling, .; p. IL D. =;
welcome will be as follows:
On behalf OF the bishops. Bishop.
Evans Tyree, D. D., NJ. p.
Professor John R. Hawkins.
on behalf OF the ministerial dele
gates, Rev. r. a. Adams. d. ID.
On behalf of the lay delegates, j. l.
Mitchell. attorney at law.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-01
FOR THE NEW NORMAL.
Board Elects Officers and Will Soon
Select Site for School.
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Select Site for School.
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HARRISONBURG, VA. April go
The board OF visitors OF the State Fee
male Normal Industrial School, which
convened here last night, adjourned
this afternoon. The board elected Sen
ator George B. Keezell chairman, A.
Fl. Snyder secretary. and E. W.Carpen-
ter treasurer. all of whom reside in
Rockingham. Ten of the eleven men,
tbers were present. For a period of
two years the following were elected
Senator George r. Keezell, Professor
Ormond Stone. of the University of
Virginia: Senator r. b. EARLY, of
Greene;s Floyd W. Weaver. of Page;
Senator Don P, Halsey, Of Lynchburg.
For period of four years: F. w. Car
penter and A. II. Snyder OF Harrison
burg; T. w. King, Clifton Forge; Frank
Moore, Of Rockbridge. and DR.. ]. A.
Pettitt, of Nelson county.
The board looked at more than a
half dozen sites to-day, but no action
was taken. The local committee was
instructed to have plots of proposed
sites and agreements in writing, stat
ing the lowest selling price. The
board will doubtless be called together
within the next ten days or two weeks
and select a site. Messrs. Eggleston.
King, Stone and Keezell We're appointed
a committee to select a president.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-01
THE TRUTH ABOUT
KIDNEY TROUBLE

Kidney trouble is Inflammation Of
the kidneys. due to colds. exposure,
worry. exercises In eating and drink
Ing etc.
Backache Is seldom an evidence Of
Inflammation OF the Kidneys
smokiness or sediment that can be
seen with the naked eye are not .usu-
ally evidences OF very serious stage
OF the inflammation. Both often show
IN people otherwise well and commons
~ disappear with the exciting cause.
The patient should diet avoid colds
case Of kidney trouble Will with care
and treatment usually disappear tic
first few weeks.
II It persists. or there should be con-
i y evidence OF disordered Kidneys
II should demand the attention OF the
patient in view OF the position taken
by medical writer's that about the
sixth month the innaned condition
becomes chronic and incurab1e.
u VIII be seen. through all the
nation in the kidneys While there
are many kidney stimulants. they have
been abandoned by physicians. for they
now know that none of them carry
repair to nflamed kidneys.
me late John j. Fulton was the
emollient that reaches the Kidneys
u reverses the old treatment. In
stead Of Irritating the inHamed kid
neys with stimulants. the effect is the
gradual reduction OF the inflammation,
ana for the first time kidney disease,
both IN the first and second stages. is
asm an to treatment, Fulton's Renal
compound abating the Inflammation
IN about 81 per cent. OF all cases
Literature mailed free.
JOHN j. FULTON CO..
Oakland. Cal.
sole local agents. Ask for Bf-MontI,Iv
bulletin OF late recoveres.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-01
KINGS DAUGHTERS
DOING GOOD WORK
Gratifying Reports Made to the
North Carolina Branch in
Annual Session.
Especial to The Tlme,-Dlspa,oh. ]

RALEIGH. n. c., April 30.-The nine
teenth annual session of the North
Carolina branch of the Kings Daugh-
tiers assembled here to-day, Mrs. w. II.
is. Burgwyn, of Weldon, presiding. The
address of welcome was by Mrs. B. f
Dixon, notable feature being con-
CALCULATIONS for the State branch on
the NATURALIZATION of the movement
started six years ago in convention here
for reformatory in the Stonewall
Jackson Training School. now being es-
tablished near Concord Mrs. George
Rose. of Henderson. responded to the
welcome in the stead OF Mrs Sands. OF
Wilmington, who had not arrived.
There was a spirited address by Mrs.
C. G. Burton, of Richmond, secretary
for the State of Virginia and member
of the State council.
She congratulated the North Caro-
lima branch on the aggressive work
being done. and pledged ner best ef-
forts both for the success of the con-
Nention and the general work in the
State. The report of the recording
secretary showed twentS-three circles
in the State. sixteen of which had sent
reports for tile State convention. The
in the sixteen circles re-
porting is aS4.
During the afternoon session, Mrs.
Walter Clark read report of the
rescue work carried on by the Kings
Daughters, and there was an'informal
ballot for State officers. a recess was
taken for the reception by the Wo-,
mans Club. and address by Mrs. Bur-
ton. of Richmond
Tonight DR.. r. H. Lewis and Mrs.
Burton ware the special speakers. both
discussing phases OF work that conc
within the scope of the Kings Daugh-
tiers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-01
INSTRUCTED Fon BRYAN.
Democrats of Westmorclnnd Refuse Il
Send Wen Without Instructions.
fsp.cial 10 The TImes- Di.patch. ]

Especial 10 The Times Di,patchl
HAGUE. VA, April Gothic April
term of Westmoreland court began at
Montross ON Monday. Judge T. r. B.
Wright presiding. a large number OF
people were there. though. owing to
the sickness of some lawyers and of
criminal who was to be tried very
little important business was trans
acted. Six or eight liquor licenses were
granted FOR the town of Colonial
Beach, the summer resort of this
county.
The Democratic voters held a mass
meeting and selected as delegates TO
the Roanoke convention George VAN
SAINT George Mason. c. G.. Baber and
William Mayo They were instructed.
on motion of c. c.. Baber, to vote for
Bryan DELEGATES to the national con-
vention. after an amendment for no
Instructions had been defeated by a
large majority.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-01
BOTH SIDES WORK HARD
IN LOCAL OPTION FIGHT
Especial to The Tlmes-Dlspatch.l.

FREDERICKSBURG VA, April 3d.
The campaign for the local option election
to be held here next Tuesday, May 9Th
is at fever heat. Both sides are work
ing like beavers. The "drys" have had
a great nun Der of speakers. and others
are booked for Friday night and Sun
day. Among those will be Hon.
Richard ~. Byrd. of Winchester, who
will address an opeh-air meeting In the
pubic park Sunday afternoon. Much
literature is going through the mails to
voters. of articles favorlng each side,
and articles are being published in
the newspapers. The outcome of the
election is of great interest prominent
citizens being divided on the question.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-01
LICENSES IN PETERSBURG.
Twcnty-Four Arc Granted, but Applf-
cation OF Hanrnhnn IL Refused.
Especial to Tile Times Dispatch.

Especial to Tile Times Dispatch.
PETERSBURG. VA, April 3O.-Twen-
|ty-four liquor licenses were granted
by Judge Mullen in the Corporation
Court to-day, no protests being made
until the twenty-ffth application-that
|of John j. Hanrahan, conducting a sa-
loon at l2O Harrison Street. near Cen
tire Market-came up. when hard tight
resulted.
Judge Mullen stated that the saloon
was not In the districts which he spec
flied two weeks ago as those wherein
licenses would be granted. and also
that he had received a petition from
Harrison street residents asking that
no liquor license be granted on that
Ithoronghfare Mcssrs. Lassiter and
Drewry, counsel for Hanrahan. put up
"a strong fight for the applicant and
produced a large number of witnesses
.testifying in his favor. to whom sew
eral temperance advocates replied. in
Rev. F. w. Moore, pastor OF
the Second Baptist Church.
After contest of several hours, the
Judge tonight refused the application.
Much interest was taken in the re-
suit. Other applications will be con-
sidered Tomorrow.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-01
SALE OF ExPos1T1oS.
IOmcials Quite Hopeful That the Gov
eminent VIII Buy.
SPECIAL to The Times-pisnatch-l

[special to The Times Dispatch1
NORFOLK. VA, April 3o.-Receiver
"a. II. Martin. General Counsel T. j.
Wool. G. Brooks Johnston and Gwynn
SHEPPARD, who represented the James
town Exposition Company before the
Senate committee In seeking to secure
favorable action on the exposition pur-
chase bill. and presented to President
roosevelt a token Of esteem in the way
OF gold medal from the company, re-
turned to Norfolk to-day, and express
cd themselves as delighted with the
rsceptio accorded. They are confident
hands of the Senate committee than
Il I, did IN the House. They are hope
inl OF favorable action, getting the
btlls before the. two houses.
With the active support of President
Roosevelt and the Navy and Army De-
partments, they are looking on the.
proposition as one Of the best ever
offered the government, these gentle
men believe some definite action Will
be secured, and probably at this ses-
\.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-01
AWAIT THE BouDAT, REPonT.
COMMITTEES of Bank Creditors Dcfe
Action Until 1t Is Nude.
[speclal 10 .rhe Tlmos-p,spatchl

Especial to.The Tlmcs- Dispatch.l
BOYDTON, VA, April 3O.--A COM
mittee of seven was appointed at the
meeting Of creditors of the Bank OF
Mecklenburg, held here last Friday,
to see and learn from the great mass
Of creditors of the bank if they were
willing to pool their interests and try
great expense attending the adminls-
tration Of the affairs Of said bank.
The committee met here yesterday.
but owing to the fact that no report
had been made BY Mr.. Boudar the
accountant, the committee thought it
advisable I'd delay any action, and adj
Jour ned their meeting to the 18th OF
May, at which time they hope to he
Able to perfect plans and make some
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-01
To Consolidate Ticket office..

Especial to The Times Dlspatch.1
LYNCHBURG, VA, April 3O.-The
three uptown ticket offices OF the
Southern, Norfolk and Western ana
Chesapeake and Ohio Railways will be
consolidated Tomorrow, with O.. L. Nc
Craw, of the Norfolk and Western, and
o. D. Wilson, of the Southern, In
charge. Two old Offices will be closed
by the opening of the Joint agency.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-01
BISHOP AT EMMANUEL.
breaches to Large Congregation and
Confirms Glass of Five.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
RELONA, VA, April 3o.-BIshop
Randolph preached fine sermon to a
large and appreciative congregation t
Emmanuel Church yesterday at $3.50
P. NJ. and confirmed a class of five.
The Rev. Frank Stringfel1ow Is rector
OF this church. and is beloved by all
who know him.
An entertainment will be given at
Powhatan Institute on the campus to-
morrow afternoon by the faculty and
pupils Of the institute. The public
is invited, and general good time is
anticipated.
Mrs. Charles Ashburner and childre n,
OF Bon Air. are the guests of Mrs.
Haskns Hobson at ''Nlt. Airy"
Mr.. and Mrs. r. G. Porter, of Pow
hatan Institute, are spending few
days In Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-01
SON Os CARTER GLASS
MANAGING EDITOR OF ADVANCE
special 10 Tho Times-pIspat

Especial to Tho Times Dispatch.]
II sLYNCHBURG, VA. April 30.-Mr. Ell.
gar Sydenstricker, having resigned as
managing editor OF The Advance. the
local afternoon paper, in orderlto gather
Immigration statistics for the Federal
government, has been succeeded In
charge Of tho paper by Mr.. P, p. Glass
son Of Congressman Carter Glass. tho
proprietor OF the daily. Mr.. Glass was
editor of the Ring Tum Phi, at Wash
.ington and Lee University prior to
graduation.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-01
SHOOTING, IN NELSON.
Tucker Hughes Shot and seriousl
WOun,led by Singleton Harris.Y

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
AYLMER, NELSON co. VA. Apri]
3o.-Grcat excitement was caused near
here by thc shooting OF young Tucke.
hughes on Saturday night by Single
ton Harris.
Hughes's sisters. went to q nelghbor's
house to hear a monograph. While
there Young Harris put out his foot
and tripped one OF Tucker Hughes's
sisters. causing her to fall.
After the two men had started for
home Hughes asked Harris why he
trpped his sister. and without many
more words Harris drew a pistol, first
struck Hughes on the head, and then
fred at aim. the ball striking him In
the face near the eye. He was carried
to the home OF his uncle and at last
accounts the ball had not been found.
Up to yesterday evening Harris had
not been arrested
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-01
Has Leg Cut or.

Special to The THneS-DIspatch.I
FREDERICKSBURG, VA. April So
r. j. Alvey, of Frederick, Md. attempt
ed to jump north-bound freight train
here to-day, but missed his footing,
was thrown under the train, and his
right leg was cut off. He was attempt
ing to beat his way. The mans suf-
ferng was SO great that he begged for
a knife nth which toNend his life. He
was sent to Mary Washington Hospital
for treatment.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-01

aatdvantagsous arrangement. as by that
llme IT is thought Mr. Boudar's re-
port VIII be ready and the committee
can ca better shape their plans and be
IN position TO say with some de-
Sase o. certainty II anything can be
me committee has called off the
creditors meeting which was to have
been beld on Saturday next, and will
give notice at a later day for the credi-
tors meeting. The accountant went
70 Richmond few days since, but
has returned here -,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-01
Winchester saloons Close

Especial to The Times Dispatch.1
WISCHESTER. VA. April 3o.-Eleven
saloons IN Winchester closed business
at 10 o'clock tonight as result OF
the recent local option election. and
for at least two years no liquor can
be legally sold in this city. The sa-
looms did thriving business up until
the last hour they We're .aiiowed to
remain open. and some lively scenes
marked their close.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-01
Gordonsvllle and Orange Dry.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.]
( GORDONSVILLE, VA, April 30.-At
8 o'clock Tonight Gordonsville and
Orange became dry" territory. This
Is in accordance with the recent de-
cision of Judge p. A. Grimsley, refus-
ing to grant license for another year.
The present license expired tonight.
There are four saloons in this place
and as many more at Orange that
closed their doors.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-01
Expect Judge white to BE Namcd.
Especial to The TImes-Dispatch.1

- SPECIAL 70 The Times Dispatch.1
NORFOLK, VA. April 30.-The state
ment is made here to-day by those who
claim TO be in a position to know that
Judge B. D. White, of Princess Anne
county. will receive the appointment
as judge OF the Twenty-ei judicial
Circuit. composed Of the counties OF
Isle Of Wight, Princess Anne and Ports
mouth. It is said that Governor Swan
son will make the official announce
ment on Tuesday or Wednesday Of
next week.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-01
TO DOUBLE ITS CAPACITY.
Extensive Additions to BE Made
Electric COmnanv E0,,inmcnt

Especial to The Times -Dispatch.l
WINCHESTER, Va. April 3O.-S. II.
Hansbrough, president of the Winches-
ter and Washington Railway Company.
which owns and operates big power
plant on the Shenandoah River. at MILL
vile, and supplies Winchester Berry
Vile and Charlestown with light and
power, announced to-day that the ca
pacity of the plant will be doubled
at once, and that contracts for $4,000
worth of additional machinery have
been let to the Westinghouse and Day
ton Globe Iron Works people
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-01
Railroad Y. NJ. G. A. Banquet.
[speclal 10 The Times- plspatct

Special TO The Tlmes-I'lspatch.Ii
SPENCER, ". c.. April 30.-The
Spencer Railroad Y. NJ. c. a. gave an
elaborate banquet tonight compli-
mentary to 100 new members received
during April. The repast was pre-.
pared by the Ladies' Auxiliary. and a
number of short. enthusiastic speeches
were made by leading workers, in-
Guiding lawyers, ministers and rail-
road men.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-01
NO OPPOSITION TO MAYOR,
|. But FIGHT FOR COUNCIL
rspecial,o The rimes-pispatch. ]

Special 10 7 IIIiIcs-DIhpdtElI'J ---
LYNCHBuRG, VA, April 30.-Nomi-
nations for the municipal Democratic
primary to be held here on May 9Th
for the selection of candidates for
Mayor and both branches of the City
Council. closed at noon to-day. Mayor
Smith will be declared the nominee for
recollection, having had no opposition.
There will be hot contests in all three
of the wards for Council seats.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-01
Large Sale In Rounokc.

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ROANOKE. VA, April 30-The larg-
est real estate deal since the depres-
sion was consummated to-day. when
Dr. Fl. C. Barnes purchased from J. S.
Perry double storehouse on Camp
bell Avenue for $4,000, paying prac-
tically all cash.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-01
suspEcTs ApE RELEASED.
Not Enough Evidence to Hold Men
Sunpected of Robbery.

Suspected of Robbery.
[specin. 10 The Times Dispatch.]
BRISTOL. VA. April 30.-Louis Lee
pori and Gaetano Deverchi, Italians,
who were taken in custody on Nor
folk and Western train near Radford.
Va. to-day and brought here under
suspicion of having been connected
with the robbery of the pay wagon OF
the United States Coal and Coke Com
pany,. at Gary, w. Va. We're. upon
released there being no
definite evidence against them, not
withdrawing they were shadowed as
the men wanted.
Both italians were we'll supplied With
currency. They bought tickets at Rad.
ford for New Orleans.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-01
CAMPBELL IN DYING CONDITION.
Bristol officcr Shot by Raymond
Stroop. Not Expected to Recover.

stroop. Not Expected to Recover.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.]
BRISTOL, VA, April 30.-Policeman
William +. Campbell lies in dying
condition az the result Of the shot
fred into his bowels last night by
Raymond Stroops. Surgeons operated
on Campbell this morning, stitching
thirteen .perforations in his bowels. a
posse. headed by Chief OF Police
Keller, Ind armed with Wnchestcrs,
secured me nearby woods this after
noon In The hope of capturing Stroops,
for whom the City Council offered =
reward
1t was learned this evening that
Stroops vas in Johnson City, Tenn
last night He has been an associate
of Ack and Roy Hale, and is brother
of Frances Martin, the star witness in
Ack Hale: defense at his first trial
for the murder of Lille Davis.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-01
CAUGHT IN BURNING BUILDING.
Young Raleigh Woman Has Narrow
Escnrc from Being burned.
Especial to The Times dispatch

TSreclal to The Times Dlspa tch.
RALEIGH. N. c.. April 30.--Miss
Belle Hayes narrowly escaped being
burned to death this evening In n sem
sational fire that broke out in the
wholesale drug store OF the W. II. King
Drug Company. She was caught in
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-01
FOR ARTILLERY SCHOOL,
Bids Opened at Fort Monroe and WASH
inEton Firm to Get Contract

iuSt Un FIFTH 10 oct COntrnCt.
Especial to The Times Dlspatch.J
NEWPORT NEWS, VA, April 30
Bids were opened at Fort Monroe to-
day for the construction OF two large
brick buildings for the artillery school
one for the officers and another for
the men. Seventeen bids were received
the lowest being from George A. Fuller
CO., of Washington, whose bid was
$4,000 on the officers building and
$4,000 on the one for the men. These
figures are exclusive of the plumbing.
heating and wiring. There were about
sixty bids, including those for the
minor contracts. 1t is probable that the
contract will be awarded by the War
Department to the Washington con-
Germ.
The Irish standard., 1908-06-20
RICHARD TATTERSFIELD.
Attorney for Administrator.
PROBATE COURT.

rHO6A Z COOHI.
State Of Minnesota, County Of Hennepin.
Probate Court
In the Matter of the Estate of Maud B.
Torrey, Deceased.
On reading and filing the petition Of
VIM. L. Torrey. administrator of the es-
tate of said deceased, praying that IL
cense be to him granted to mortgage
deceased died seized, and it appearing
by said petition, that there is not sum-
cicnt pesonal estate in the hands of said
administrator to pay the debts outstand-
Ing against the deceased and the expens-
es of administration, and that it is neces-
sary in order to pay such debts and ex-
penses and would be for the benefit Of
tate in said petition described.
1t Is therefore ordered. that all persons
interested In said estate appear before
the said probate court, at general term
thereof to be held on Monday. the 9Th
day OF July, 1908, at ten o'clock in the
Of efo Minneapolis in said county, then and
why license should not be granted to
said petitioner to mortgage said real es-
tate, according to the prayer of the said
And it is further ordered. that notice
interested in said estate, by publishing
this order once each week for three sue
cessive weeks, prior to said day of hear
ing, in the Irish Standard, a. newspaper
printed and published in said county.
Dated at Minneapolis, this 18th day Of
BY the Court:
GEORGE R. SMITH,
Judge of Probate.
Attorney for Administrator.