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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-01

George AcOcizs. an old and faithful
employee Of the office of the Auditor for
the Postofhce Department died at the
Providence Hospital Monday morning.
Mr.. ACocks was from Salt Lake, Utah
Every Christmas Mr.. AcOcks made il a
practice TO send 10 his relatives in the
West about 100 presents, which served
20 give him the title OF Santa Claus
among his fellow-employes in the de
partment Mr. AcOCks was born in Eng
lang, and was in the eighty-frst year Of
his age at the time Of his death.
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5AgricuIture9
TO STUDY FOREST
IN PORTO RICO
M. Rothkugel VIII Spend
Three Months in Only
lnSular Preserve.

Nj. Rotbkugel. OF the Forest Service,
left Washington Friday for New York,
where he took the steamer Caracas yes
terday morning and sailed tor Porto
Rico, 10 make "a study OF the forest
conditions and outline plan Of admin
istration for the LOquillo National For
est. the only one in the insuIar posses
siOns Of the United States.
This forest, created in 1893, is located
in the northeastern part Of the island,
and takes in little less than $500
acres. Mr. Rothkugel viii reach Porto
RICO Wednesday mo ming and viii con
Ter with Governor Post He viii spend
/ three months studying conditions ana
making plans which ne viii report 10
chief Forester PinChOt. While IN Porto
. RICO Mr. ROthkugel VIII select and ap-
point native rangers, picking men who
have thorough knowledge Of forest
conditions in that section Of the cOUn-
Try.
Col. S. +. Burch, chief clerk OF the
department, returned to his desk Satur-
day morning, after a service OF about
three weeks at the Government Print
us Once, where, as a member or the
/ Presidents lnCuisitorial Commission, he
was engaged In conducting an iltVes-
tiEation Of the system Of purchasing
supplies.
DR.. a. n. Harrington. assistant chief
OF the Bureau OF Animal Industry. left
Washington Thursday for an extensive
"trip 70 visit veterinary colleges and
schools. He viii be away about a month
and will visit practically every insrf-
tuition Of the sort in the country before
returning 70 the city.
DIT. NJ Wooden, of the Bureau OF
animal Industry, returned Friday from
trip 10 Cincinnati, Ohio. Detroit.
Mich; and other points IN the West
and North.
DR.. W. II. Smith. jr.. OF the Bureau
OF Animal Industry. division OF meat
inspection, has returned from points in
New Jersey.
". B. Pratt. forest assistant of the
Tahoe national forest. California, left
Washington Friday after a service OF
three months in the Office of the Dis
trict Forester
r. II. Haley, supervisor of Trinity
national forest, California, and +. y.
Haines. supervisor OF the Lewis and
Clark (NOrth) national forest. Montana,
are expected 10 arrive tomorrow for
service in the Office OF the District
Forester.
". 3. Greeley. supervisor Of the Sierra
national forest. California. is in Wash
ingtOn 20 spend a few days before re-
turning TO his post OF duty. He has
just completed a course of lectures at
the Yale Forest School
Miss Lula Lewis. of the file room, has
been on the sick list for week
Mrs +. l. Clark, Of the Bureau of
Statistics, returned 20 the office Mon
day. after spending ten days with rela-
tives in Philadelphia.
DR.. c. c. Clark. acting chief Of the
Bureau OF Statistics, is In the South.
making an inspection with reference 70
crop conditions and 10 secure informa-
tiOn on the probable cotton acreage.
Miss Alma NJ Echtermann. Of the
office Of the Secretary, has returned to
the office after a weeks illness.
". r. Fitch. of the Bureau OF Sta
tistics, has been transferred to the
forest service
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wAznrHa TO PARENTS.

"AAH AGG IL EA1GA Is
The MIX Conference appointed BY the
District Commissioners, In view OF the
MANY DANGERS OF RAW MILK, has
recommended the home pasteurizing OF ali
raw milk by bringing II TO the boiling
point. then withdraw. cool. and keep cold
until used
The Conference has thereby endorsed ths
advice given by this Society for a num-
her OF years to
sCALD ALL MILK
for children.
Parents are particularly warned against
the erroneous opinion held BY some that
pasteurizing affects either the diEestf-
biIity or the nutritive value OF the milk
CT that as q rule it will produce any
bsd effects whatsoever.
SOCIETY FOR PREVENTION
or SICKNESS.
Z. BERLINER. Secretary.
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p. A. Donohoe. assistant chief Of the
division of information. Bureau Of I'm
migration and Naturalization, returned
TO his desk Friday, after spending a
week II New York city, where he at
tended o a number OF matters IN con-
nection with the opening Of the ne n
immigration office in that city. which is
TO be a branch Of the division Of in
formation.
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Call From Associated Charities
Brings Nearly $1,000 for Poor

The call OF the Associated Charities
FOR funds TO carry on relief work among
the poor has met a very generous re-
Spouse among the workers in the va
rious bureaus OF the Treasury. The
collections so far turned in to the chief
clerk OF the department aggregate be-
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8Bureau Of Engraving andA
U printing!

ing reported during the week for as
signment TO duty.
Cecil o. S. Gallant, skilled helper. has
resigned his position to take a place in
the Department Of Agriculture
Nicholas c. Stafford, of the printing
division. continues i'll at his home from
the effects Of an injury TO his hand.
Miss Margaret NJ. Becker. clerk in sec
ton eight Of the printing division. has
been on a leave of absence for several
days for the purpose OF attending the
funeral Of her grandmother
Eugene L. Beech. the storekeeper for
the bureau, returned TO duty last week
after an absence Of seven weeks. lie
sustained a fracture OF the hip by fall
ing on the icy pavement and was con-
hned TO his home for several weeks.
Mrs. Bessie z, Hurt. r. 2 examining
division. has tendere No. resignation
on account Of her n l-.f.
John Z. McTeer. clerk f. the misceI-
laueOus Office, has been transferred to
the Treasury De- artmt-J proper. and
assigned 10 the division CT public money,
office Of the secretary.
John G. Cowte. clerk in the misceIIane-
GUS Office. has been transferred TO the
office OF the Comptroller Of the Treas
Ury.
George H. Ripley. OF the printing d.
vision. was on brief vacation the past
week.
William J. AfcGirr. OF section two Of
the printing division, has been on a
leave Of absence for a week past.
John Brander, OF the engraving divi-
sion returned 10 his post of duty the
past week after being confined to bis
home for ten days with an attack OF the
grip
Hiss Madeline NJ. Hoppe. OF section
four OF the printing division. resigned
her position Saturday and wiz 60 TO
New York for an indefinite time to re-
gain her health.
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F.. A Mess. OF the office OF the At
torney General for the Postofhce De
partment. was elected president of the
North Washington Citizens Association
at its last meeting. The association,
which now has a fiOurishing member
ship Of about 800 is preparing to hold
a banquet at the Riggs House on Tues
day night
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TWENTY CLERKS
TO Do FIELD DUTY
Electrical Inquiry Will Be
Pressed and More Men
May Go Out.

The electrical investigation will be
pushed from now on. This week about
twenty clerks will be assigned TO field
duty in this connection, and sent TO
various sections of the country to col
lect statistics. 1t is said TO be prob
able that additional clerks will be sent
10 the field on this investigation later.
lie Grand Powers, chief statistician
for agriculture. has returned from
stay of several days in New York
city.
John Penn Morris, of the agriculture
division has returned from a short
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EzH8 Treasnry8[z2zE5s3

tween $500 and $1,000. with some bureaus
yet 10 hear from.
1t is expected that at least 81 600 will
be raised.
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Notes and Personals.

Miss Lola r. Paxton has been trans
ferred from the division OF loans and
currency. SeCretary's office. to Treas
urer's office.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-01

James W. Burch. who resigned a posi-
ton as messenger in the Office Of the
Secretary, several months ago. to go to
Kansas, where he entered the State
University, mas returned TO Washington
and been reinstated iu the department.
Corporations as a clerk at $40 per an
mum.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-01

Judge r. =. Goodwin, attorney general
for the PosJOfhce Department. returned
TO the department Thursday after a trip
10 Aurora. H., where he attended the
funeral of his mother-in-laW.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-01

His Health Much Improved
Since RiS Recent
Illness.

Assistant Secretary Lawrence o. Muir
ray. whose recent illness alarmed his
friends. has returned from trip South,
and is able to spend some time each day
at the department TO look after the
more important details in his Office,
He is regaining his health and strength,
and will soon be able 10 give his fun
time TO his official duties.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-01

Commissioner General OF Immigration
and Naturalization Frank p. Sargent
returned from a trip to Boston Thurs
day. While away Mr.. Sargent looked
afte~ a number Of important immigra-
ton matters in the East. and also deliv-
cred an address in Boston on immigra-
ton topics
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-01

DR.. Charles P. Grandfeld, who was
recently nominated for the position of
First Assistant Postmaster General by
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8ndNeuy and dd5B BE Government Department.
@z3@ POstoffice s..

the President. was confirmed by the
Senate Wednesday afternoon. He en-
tered actively upon his new duties
Thursday morning. and, in the absence
OF Postmaster General Meyer, was at
once the acting Postmaster General.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-01

II. l. Simcoe, Of the National Bank
Redemption Agency, has returned from
a guest of DR. Emil Krultch. of the
Marine Hospital Service.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-01

Mr.. Schoenthal to be at peace with all
the world. This kindness of spirit on
his part is Occasioned by the acquisi-
ton Of new buggy in which the AS
sistant Sealer may ride wherever In the
District he tsteth in the pursuit OF all
dealers who DO not comply with the
regulations OF weights and measures.
DIT William Tindall. secretary to ths
Board of Commission ers, viii have to
look to MS laurels. DR.. Hubert Young
of the Health Department, is the pTesi-
dent OF the District of Columbia Veteri-
nary Association. and 1T the banquets
given by the organization has acquired
q reputation as an afteT-dinner speaker
board and its president. Commissioners
Mcfarland.
Commit ssioner West returned 10 the
District Building last week. following
months illness in Providence. The Com
missioner apparently suffers no i'll eff
fects from his operation, his appea rance
indicating that he is again restored to
perfect health.
Arthur G. Cole. secretary to Health
officer W. c. woodward, recently gave
a dinner party in honor Of the thirtieth
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. William E.
Graham.
n. Mclean Long bas received the ap-
pOintment Of Inspector of steel for the
Monroe street bridge. Brookland, d. c.
benjamin Adams assistant assessor.
returned last week from a three days
visit to Atlantic City.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-01

Miss Alice NJ RideOut has returned
from visit to Delaware.
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Government Printing OfflCea
SCORED SUCCESS
AT BIG BANQUET
Whitehead Brand Of Wit
Pleased Knights of
MomuS.

The eleventh annual banquet of the
knights Of Menus, held on Sunday
night last at Rauscher's. was a signal
success in the hands Of POSTMASTER
Frederick n. whitehead. who added ad-
ditional laurels 10 his already extensive
reputation for ready after-dinner speak
ing and wit OF the first ordes
Mr.. Wmtehead's sallies s5ere 10 the
point and while calculated u lay bare
the fOibles and weaknesses OF his
brother Knockers" yet We're never OF
the order that gives o1enss. Mr.
Whitehead has given several previous
performances IN the same position. and
it is now being considered by the
Knights 10 make him POSTMASTER for
life, or during good behavior"
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burg, Pa
CEarIcs F. Rougeou. OF Louisiana, has
been appointed by certihcation of the
civil Service Commission 20 d position
in The Bureau Of Corporations at $40
Der anlum He was previously en-
Proved as an assistant messenger in the
War Department
Henry schulteis. OF the chief CLERK. 5
division, was on a leave Il Hbsence fOr
several days last week.
Walter Humphrey, mail clerk of the
department, has returned 10 lis duties,
after an absence OF two weeks, having
been ill with throat trouble.
F. il. Bowen, chief clerk of the de-
paFtment, was on the sick list several
days the past week
Charles e. MoIster, OF the office of the
disbursing clerk, VINO was called 10
Portsmouth, Ohio, last week by tFc ILL
ness Of his father. writes that the latter
IS no better at this time
Martin D. PastorGeld, clerk, has been
transferred nom the Bureau Of Fish
cries to the Bureau of immigration and
Naturalization, and promoted from 500
10 $1,000 per annum. lie mas been o-s-
signed 10 the division OF naturalization.
Joseph +. Rose, copperplate engTaver,
Coast ana CeOdetc Survey, has been in
creased from 1,0Oe 10 SlZ00 per aanum.
Lafayette Mcneil. jr., Of Mississippi.
has been appointed writer at 500 per
annum in the Coast and Geodetic sur
vey.
Elmer f Christensen has resigned his
position as writer in the COaSi and
GeOdeuc Survey 10 take a transfer 10
the Bureau or the Census.
Frank @. Thompson has Deen trans
ferred from the Philippine service 10 the
Bureau OF Statistics, and assigned 10
clerical duties AT 81 900 per annum.
William A Barrett. of Iomsiana, has
been appointed clerk at $50 per annUTn
in the Bureau Of Corporations.
William McDernOTt has been trans
ferred from engineer 10 inspector OF ma
ChinCry IN the Coast ans GeOuetic Sur
Vey at the same CalaTy.
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The Bureau has taken on a number of
plate printers assistants in the last
few days, many of those appointed re-
Gently from the last examination hav-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-01

A nre I'm the waste paper shute last
week assumed a serious aspect for d
time, but was extinguished after slight
damage. by the employees OF the Office.
A striking case OF devotion 10 duty was
brought out at the time OF the fire.
which speaks volumes for the discipline
of the office. The fire was discovered
by a colored laborer, who quickly re-
ported it 10 a Waterman. The watch
man informed the colored man that he
would have to report the matter at TIE
front ONCE, as he could not leave hin
post of duty If the building burned
down.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-01

Miss Margaret p. CobeR has returned
from visit 10 relatives in the Old
Dominion.
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over the countenauce Of Leo Scnoen-
thai Assistant Sealer OF Weights and
Measures, hovers smile, prOclaimiug
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-01

W B. Seihley. Of the Bureau OF Immi-
grafton and Naturalization, spent sat
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-01

Josiah Willard, of the division of con-
tracts, Bureau of the Second Assistant
has returned 10 duty after a brief ill
ness.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-01

Elmer f. Christensen, who was ap-
pointed to a position as clerk at 81 600
per annum. by transfer from the Coast
and Geodetic Survey, has been assigned
70 the division OF manufactures
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-01

r. l. Degnan. clerk in charge of the
opening branch, division Of dead letters,
was on a vacation for several days last
week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-01

Printing Ohice. in part, at the celebra-
ton in Alexandra on Saturday last
rad the misfortune to lose some twenty
dollars ia good money. While mingiluE
In the large crowd some Iight-6ngered
artist relieved him OF his pocket book.
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Commerce aLabOr


urady and Sunday last with friends and
yania
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-01

William II. Long has been appointed
to a position as skilled laborer at $40
per annum, and assigned to the chief
clerks division.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-01

Miss +. J. Randall, of the division
OF dead letters, is on leave OF absence
to reCuperate her health.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-01

J. Z. Borland. who recently retired
from the position Of master OF Acacia
Lodge. No. is. +. a. A. NJ, was pre-
scented with a handsome past masters
Jewel by the members Of the lodge Tues
day night last. Past Master Hustt made
the speech Of presentation. During Mr.
Borland's term Of office Acacia Lodge
had one Of the most successful years
OF its existence.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-01

John A. Browne, OF the division of
dead letters, who has been aiiing for
some time, has gone 10 his home, in
Tennessee, fora rest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-01

Ralph c. Lewis. OF the division Of dead
letters. has been ill at his home, at
Vienna, Va, for several days.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-01

Chauncey Grub. OF the mailing sec
ti0U, Office superintendent OF docu-
meuts, who has cen confined Ia his
home for the past two weeks with pneu-
mouia, Is slightly improved Charles
fenuer, Of the bookkeeping section, is
hling his place Temporarily.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-01

d. 4. Miller. - the Bureau OF Inmi-
grafton and Naturalization. returned
Monday from a short stay at Harris
burg, Pa.
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Mrs G. l. Carter, directress. in the
pamphlet binding section. spent the
past week in Philadelphia visiting
friends.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-01

Robert d. Gardner. a popular clerk
in the population division. died at his
home in this city on Tuesday in the
siXty-secOnd year of his age, after an
Illness OF about one month. The funeral
was held Friday from his late resi-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-01

The checker contest that has attracted
the attention Of the employees of the
agriculture division for several weeks
closed last week. It resulted in de-
cisive victory for Hickman p. Childers
over William Johns.
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luucIal OF MS lnOLnGI-ll-ldWs
Josiah Willard. OF the division of con-
tracts, Bureau of the Second Assistant.
has returned 10 duty after brief i'll
ness.
Joseph Porter, assistant superintend-
ent OF the division OF railway adjust
ment. Bureau Of the Second Assistant,
left Wednesday for business trip 10
che West.
Edwin S. Arnold. Of the classification
division, Bureau OF the Third Assistant,
returned last week from a visit to Mt.
Joy, Pa, where he attended a reunion
of MS college class.
P. L. Jones. of the division OF post
Office inspectors. who recently returned
TO duty after a months illness, suffered
"a relapse on Tuesday, and Is now con
fined TO HE home, at Hyattsville-
John a. Browne, OF the division of
dead letters, who has been aiiing for
some time, has gone 10 his home, in
Tennessee, fora rest
T. l. Degnan, clerk in charge of the
opening branch, division Of dead letters,
was on a vacation for several days last
week.
Miss f. J. Randall. Of the division
of dead letters, is on leave OF absence
to recuperate her health.
Ralph c. Lewis. OF the division of dead
letters, has been ia at his home, at
Vienna, Va, for several days.
Miss NJ. z. sullivan. OF the asserting
division. office OF the auditor. returned
TO duty Thursday after an absence of
about three weeks on the sick list,
Miss n. ], CaVanauSu, OF the asserting
division will be absent from the Office
several days this week to attend the
christening OF a little niece, for whom
she VIII be gOdmOther
Miss r. g. Saunders. OF the assert
ing division. is on leave Of absence for
several days, entertaining some friends.
Paul Dallwig. Of the recording di-
vision. office OF the auditor for the de
partment, has been transferred 10 the
office of the Auditor for the State De-
partment-
Hugh Watson, OF the recording di-
vision. office of the auditor was taken
iu Wednesday with an attack of acute
indigestion, and was compelled 10 so
to his home,
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Joseph Porter, assistant superintend-
ent OF the division of railway adjust
ment. Bureau Of the Second Assistant.
left Wednesday for a business trip 10
che West.
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George A. RObcy. formerly employed
as a labOrer in the engineer division.
was reiustated last week and assigned
70 his former position.
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Frederick B. Squyer, Of the chief
clerks division, who has been on the
sick list for several weeks, IS now
spending some time at Auburn, n. Y.
10 recnnerate.
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John Brander, OF the engraving divi-
sion returned 10 his post of duty the
past week after being confined TO bis
home for ten Gays with an attack of the
grip.
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James Gardner Greene, a popular en-
ploye Of the bureau. has formed a law
partnership with William Alfred Starnes
at Peu City, Ala.
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Miss r. q. Saunders. OF the assert
ing division. is on leave Of absence for
several days, entertaining some friends.
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MISS N. {. SULLIVAN
DIES IN GEORGETOWN
Past Masters Jewel Pre-
scented to J. E. Boreland
by Acacia Lodge, Masons.

Miss Mary E. Sullivan. OF the mum
bering division, died at her home in
Georgetown last Saturday morning.
Mass was said for her Monday 'Ulorning
at Z O'Clock AT St. stephens Catholic
Church. The body was taken 40 Fred
crfck. Nd. for burial. The employees Of
the numbering division sent beautiful
floral tributes. one OF red roses and one
Of violets. Miss Sullivan was one OF
the most popular employees OF the Blu
reau Of Engraving and Printing, and
was a general favorite with both young
and old. Her death was due TO Dneu-
monia.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-01

H. p. Larcombe, clerk in the chief
electricians Office. gathered with the
throng in Alexandria on Washingtons
Birthday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-01

Hiss Madeline NJ. Hoppe. OF section
four OF the printing division. resigned
her position Saturday and wiz go TO
New York for an indefinite time to re-
gain her health
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-01

Abraham ID. van der Veer, assistant
teller, National Bank Redemption
agency, was called to Somerville, \. J.,
last week by the death of his brother.