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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-28
GETS FOOT CAUGHT
IN LAUNCH SHAFT
Arthur Hultene Meets With Accident
While Preparing for a Ride
in the Flirt.

Arthur Hultene, 1414 Fifth ave-
nue., met with a painful accident last
evening and as a result he will be
unable to be about for some time.
He was getting ready for a launch
ride in his launch, the Flirt, which
is moored at the Island City harbor.
The engine had been started and he
was stepping from the front of the
engine to the seat in the rear when
his foot was caught in the shaft coup
ling. The bolts in the coupling drew
his foot between the shaft and the
hull of the boat and the foot was
badly mashed. In addition to this,
a hole was gouged in the top of his
foot by the revolving coupling. The
flesh was badly lacerated and the
tendons and a portion of the bone
were severely cut. The engine was
stopped. as soon as possible and the
injured foot was released. The am
bulance was called and Mr.. Hultene
was taken to ST. Anthony's hospital
The injury while very painful, will
not, it is hoped. prove of a permanent
character.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-28
is FIRST VICTIM.
Roy Stapleton Injured in Hand
by Discharge of 22- Calibre
Toy Pistol.
is SHOT BY A PLAYMATE
Is Hit by Paper Wad of Cartridge
and Sustains LaceratiOn-NlayOr
Issues a Warning.

Roy Stapleton, 2709 Sixth avenue,
was the first victim of premature eel
#ebration of the Fourth of July, when
ne was shot in the hand last evening.
He and another boy about his own
age, 10 years, were examining toy
pistol, containing a 22-calibre blank
cartridge. Stapleton's companion dis
charged the pistol, and the paper wad
of the cartridge struck the lads hand,
tearing the flesh of the palm of the
band for a distance of about an inch
and a half toward the wrist. The &C
cident occurred about o'clock. The
injury was given prompt attention by
a surgeon, and no serious consequent
ces are anticipated, although the in
Jury proved quite painful and will
cripple the boys hand for time.
Mayor Issues Proclamation.
AS caution against the use Of fire.
arms contrary to the city ordinances,
and warning against the use of dam
gerous explosives, Mayor McCaskrin
has issued the following public procla-
nation:
ITO the Public:
Recognizing the many dangers that
the children of our city are subject to
during the period just preceding and
following the fourth day of July as
well as the day itself, take the lib
erty of calling your attention to the
city ordinances governing the use of
firearms and explosives.
IF some sound discretion and judg-
ment is made use of by the citizens
generally to prevent hazardous use
iof the giant firecracker and other eX-
plosives you will be doing your part
to avoid many painful injuries, acct
dents and other damages mat might
result during this period.
| Il invite your cooperation along
these lines and if given you will con
fer great favor on the part of the
administration. Yours very truly.
| GEORGE M'CASKRIN,
Mayor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-28

Immediately, and the cafe will be es-
tablished on the ground floor, along
the Nineteenth street side. The drug
store will remain where it is for the
present, the cafe occupying the space
of the Nineteenth street lobby and the
present barber shop location. The bar
Der shop will likely be established
where the Western Union office is at
present, and the telegraph Office will
probably be provided with quarters in
the main lobby. New modern fronts
will be installed soon, and new con-
crete walks will be built about the
hotel building.
There will be SO new bathrooms in
stalled, and all of the present lead pip
ing will be torn out and replaced with
new nickel piping. This will include
all plumbing between the floors and
walls as well as those exposed A
phone will be placed in every guest
room, with connections with trunk
lines in the Office.
Fire Alarm System.
can automatic fire alarm system will
be installed, so constructed that in
case of fire the location will be accur-
ately and automatically indicated
The plans for this system have not
been entirely completed, but the re-
quirements have been about settled. |
consider this an essential in the plans
to provide for the safety of guests.
THE exterior will be painted, and
the interior woodwork, including the
floors, will be repainted and vanished
throughout, and the building will be
redecorated. This will be done at
once.
'In the course of few years | will
have the present windows replaced
with modern two-light sash. Mr.. Muel
Ter, the lessee, will furnish the hotel
with entirely new equipment through
out. There will be new carpets, new
tables, new guest room furniture, and
new furnishings for the parlors, new
kitchen equipment, and new table
service Everything is to be modern
and sanitary
Six-StOry Addition.
when conditions warrant the i'm
provement, | intend 10 add a fireprooi
addition on the rear, containing so tG
as, or possibly 100 guest rooms. This
addition, as planned now. will be six
stories high. | can not now state JUS
when this improvement will be male
but l anticipate it will be in the course
of the next few years. | should esti
mate the outlay to be made immedi
ately at about 100000"
, Keep Name of Harper.
/! While it has not been definitely stat
ed, it is understood that the hotel will
retain the Harper name, but will b,
termed the New Harper. 1t will b,
conducted entirely on the European
plan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-28
DON'T FAIL TO Vote
Annual Election of Member
of School Board Takes
Place Tomorrow.
ONE CANDIDATE THUS FAR
Entitled, However, to General Sup
pOrt-Only VOtings Place at
Tricks Barn.

Tomorrow the annual school election
will be held in this city. One mem
Ter of the board of education is to De
chosen and so far Hamlin H. Hull, the
retiring member, is the only candidate
whose name has been mentioned pub
l.cly. Mr.. Hull has served as a mem
Der of the board for eight years and
has attended to his duties ably and
oonscientiously. lnasmuch as he has
been asked to again stand for election
a good vote should be given him.
Others May Come Out.
Under the system used in electing
school officers it is still possible for
other candidates to come out and with
light vote they might be enabled to
win. Therefore not only is MIR. Hull
entitled to general support but it is
the duty of good citizens to see that
he gets it. The polls will be open
from a. n. to p m and there will
be but one voting place, at tricks
livery stable, 1912 Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-28
FRUIT SPOILED;
PEDDLER FINED
Health Commissioner DIR. Albert
Mueller Causes Arrest When De-
cayed Bananas Are Found.

DIR. Albert n. Mueller. lie heath
commissioner. today caus,1 the arres.
OF Peter Gadelles, the peddler who rc-
Gently caused trouble tecaIsa of the
condition of his storage loom wh.re
he kept ice cream AMI fruit Thf,
time he received ate 1iior from the
health authorities because he was sell
ing decayed bananas Officer Kirsch
picked the peddler up on Twen.y-sec-
end street near Fifth avenue. md took
him before Magistrate Smith on ::
warrant sworn out Nv the commits
sioEer, charging him with violating
the health ordinances Magistrate
Smith assessed him S25 and costs. lie
stated that the outfit he was using in
peddling the stuff is owned by MIC
Coin and. sent for Coin ~ meet the
fine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-28
River Riplets.

The w. W. and Henry Bose were
north and south. The Helen Blair
made the short trip up from Musca-
tine, returning south.
The stage of water was S.G5 all day.
The Moline telephone girls of the
new phone will give an excursion this
evening on the w. w. The boat
leaves Rock Island at o'clock
The Helen Blair came in this
morning on its regular trip and lief,
this afternoon. There were many
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-28
WEATHER NOT REAL HOT
BUT HUMIDITY is HIGH
Maximum Yesterday 80, the Highest
Officially Recorded Here This
Summer.

Yesterdays maximum temperature
son This is the official reading taken
at the weather bureaus station IN
Davenport. In the streets of the city
the mercury went up to 100 Eighty
nine degrees is not accounted extra
ordinarily hot weather, the highest
ever recorded here being LOG. How
ever, the humidity of the present
warm spell has helped to cause much
suffering
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-28
Thinks II Saved His LIE.

Lester M. Nelson of Naples, Maine.
says in a recent letter: 81 have used
DIR. Kings New Discovery many years
for coughs and colds, and l think it
saved my life. / have found it re-
liable remedy for throat and lung
complaints, and would no more be
without bottle than I would be
without food" For nearly 40 years
New Discovery has stoou. at the head
OF throat and lung remedies. As q
preventive of pneumonia, and healer
of weak lungs it has no equal. Sold
under guarantee at all druggists. SO
cents and $1.00. Trial bottle free. Z
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-28
COMING UP THE BIG RIVER
Fleet From st. Louis and Peoria Ar
riyeS Friday,

C. L. Beardsley, secretary OF the
Island City Boating association, re-
ceived letter from ]. B. Green of the
st. Louis Power Boat association
dated at Grafton, Ill, stating that the
fleet of launches which were coming
up the Hennepin canal, but prcven5ed
on account of a washOut, will arrive
by way of the Mississippi river The
letter reads as follows: w. az e. :
route up the Mississippi river and will
reach Rock Island Friday astc.Go IN
Returning to Burlington Sunday" Mr.
Beardsley was very much relieved af-
ter receiving this letter, as this ds-
sures the local association i good at
tendance at its races Ju.v g. The heet
is composed of about 10 launche.:
from st. Louis, Grafton Peoria and
Elgin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-28
PERSONAL POINTS.

Miss Mary Fitzpatrick left this noon
for a few days visit in Chicago.
Miss Mabel Bruner has returned
from her visit to Kirkwood, Ill.
Mrs. F. M. Riggs and daughter left
yesterday for a few weeks visit at
Canton, Pa.
Mrs NJ D. Fezler and nephew,
Leon Tubbs, have gone to Kansas
City for a visit.
w. 0. Negus has returned from his
trip to Washington, West Virginia,
.Pittsburg and Chicago.
Chris and Roy Turston left today for
Iowa City, where they will spend
few days with their brother.
TO Chicago, after visiting with her
sister. Mrs s. Levi, of this city.
Mrs. Mary S. Dewey and daughter,
Gertrude, left last night for an ex-
tended visit in Colorado and Utah
Miss j. Alma Holt of the Four Mu-
steal Hodges company is visiting at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs A Black
hall.
| DR.. w. A. Ivory departed last eve
ming for his home at Pittsburg, after
spending a week with DR.. E. Brad
ford.
| Mrs. Anna Moore of Canton, ILL.,,
is visiting with her daughter, Mrs.
C. Point and granddaughter, Mrs. H.
A. Layman.
Mrs. d. F. Simpson left this noon
for West Liberty, where she will
Ispend two weeks with her son, How,
lard Simpson.
T. Mrs. l.. N. Whitney of Buffalo
Prairie left this noon for Denver
where she will visit her daughter for
a few weeks.
F. A Van Calder and family have
gone to Blackhawk Landing. Madison
Wis, to spend the summer months II
their summer cottage.
Mrs. r. G. Summers and daughter
Myrtle. have departed for a visit
to eastern points, including Niagara
Falls, New York and Boston,
The Misses Mary J. and Matilda
Sweeney of Wichita, Kan, left fol
their home last night, after spendin:
, several weeks with friends in Roct
Island and Chicago.
i Miss Dina Ramser, police matrcn
has handed in her resign a:ioI to TAX,
effect Aug. l. Miss Ramsa.''s resigna
! ton is due to her plans tn engage il
TAI of fa.f
: p r. Gray of Lamar, Mo-, was il
the city today and left for Chicago
Mr.. Gray was a former resident D
Rock Island and conducted a hote
here in 1864 At one time he was EN-
trloyed on The Argus in its early day
= Rev. Marion Humphreys leaves thi
evening for Windsor, Mo, to join Mrs
Humphreys and their son. After
: lcouple of days they will go to Spring
]. field. Mo-, for visit at the old hom
. of Mr.. Humphreys, returning abou
July 8.
!, Mrs Ethel West, formerly of Roc
! Island, will have charge of all enter
). ltainments and programs for tn
q Gads Hill Encampment association
at Lake Bluff during part of Jul
!, and August. The Gads Hill settle
! ment association is one of the larges
, and most widely known social settle
ments in Chicago.
Miss Ada Orr has gone to visit he
parents in Hillsdale, from where sh
a will depart for the west, stoppin
: at the Dakotas to visit friends Mis-
a Orr was employed at Passig Bros
!, for five years and has been wit
;, Battles & Co., for the past year an
a half and her many friends will re
. greet her departure from the city.
l. -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-28
Notice..

To. the Honorable George w. Nc
Caskrin, mayor of the city of Rock
Island, Hive the undersigned here
by make application for license to
conduct dramshop for the sale Of
Intoxicating liquors at $50 Twenty-first
street, sub lot number 13, in block
number seven in the part of city OF
Rock Island known as and called
Spencer and Cases addition of said
city to w. H. Healey's place of resi-
dence of Rock Island, Ill. We submit!
the names of signers:
W. H. HEALEY.
j. w. CAVANAUGH,
G. KLOTZ,
THOMAS LILLIS.
CHRIS LANCE,
MISS ELLA DAILY,
ED MURRIN,
A. ELLICA ROSENFIELD,
VICTOR Won TIEGHEM,
C. SERVEY,
JOHN RUSSELL,
MRS. e. M'MAHON.
JOHN BLAKE.
CHARLES OSWALD,
ALBERT MEYER,
NORRIS & LEWIS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-28

ISociety news. written or telephoned
to the society editor of The Argus, will
be gladly received and published. But
in either case the identity of the sender
must be made known, to insure relia-
billy. Written notices must bear sig
nature and address
Pupils in RecitaI.-The pupils of
Miss Minnie Graham will appear in
recital tomorrow evening at Odd Fell
lows hall. A long program, every
number of which is memorized, Will
be given, the following taking part:
Ethel Jens, linus Madden, Austo Webb.
Thomas Guthormson, Elsie Dierolf,
Lee Wales, Freda Nuissli, Ruth Fitz-
simmons, Margaretta Holzhammer,
Walter Fitzpatrick, Emma Pomranki,
Bernice Tallman, Nellie Fennel, Edna
IGuthormson, Emily Johnson, Marie
Git, Lena Barlang, Edith Bergert.
Hazel Huntley, Marie Schmidt, Nellie
Tallman, Walter Wynes, Dorothy
Dierolf, Lester Kincade, Erna Borell,
Harry Schafer, Florence Healey, Myr-
lie Jens, Mr. Gernacy and Mrs. C. =.
Gutes.
Fels BIechschmidt.- Clara
Blechschmidt and Leroy Fels of this
city were married Saturday evening
at the nome of Rev. Marion Hum
II hreys, 1912 Seventeenth street, Mr..
humphreys officiating at the cere-
mony Miss Blechschmidt is the
daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Blech-
schmidt of 1O45 Fifteenth street and
has been employed in the cake baking
department of McCabe's store. Mr.
Fels is employed at the Velie Carriage
works, Moline. They will make. theiI
home at Fifteenth street and Eleventh
lavenue
1 Engagement announced.-The en-
lgagement of Miss Carrie A. Danielson
|of Moline and Mark H. Slaymaker ri
Rock Island has been announced the
wedding to occur in October at the
home of Miss Danielson's parents ii
lOwen, Wis. Both young people have
la large circle of friends i'm this city
Mr.. Slaymaker is employed at the
i Hartz & Bahnsen Wholesale Drug
house, and Miss Danielson is EN-
Irloyed as cashier at the Fisk & Loos
il ley department store in Moline.
i o. e. s. All Day Session.-The u
f. g. Sewing circle will hold an all da,
session tomorrow at Masonic temblt
beginning at 10 O'Clock in the morning
Dinner will be served at noon.
n Ever Ready Circle. - The regula.
monthly meeting of the Eyer Read.
circle will be held tomorrow evening
with Miss Mabel Sundeen, 732 Twenty
fourth street
SchuIz-Danzer-Dr.R r. B. William
at the parsonage of the First Meth
odist church this afternoon at 8 o'clocl
lcfficiated at the marriage of Miss MAJ
! liam Dancer and William Schulz, bot
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-28

Sewing Society to Meet.-The Aiken
home of Mrs. o. j. Chambers, Michi-
gan avenue and Ninth street, South
Rock Island, Wednesday afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-28
passengers on board for points down
the river.
sucklen's ArnIca salve Win.

Tom Moore of Rural Route 1,
Cochran, Ca, writes: II had q bad
sore come on the instep of my foot
and could find nothing that would
heal 1t until l applied Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salye. Less than half of a rs
cent box won the day for me by
affecting perfect cure" Sold under
guarantee at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-28

of Dubuque. Mr.. Schulz is the man
eyer OF the Pekin Life Insurance com
rany. and they will make this city
their home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-28
Infiammatory rheumatism Cured In
Three Days.

Three Days.
Morton L. HILL. OF Lebanon, Ind,
says: my wife had inflammatory rheu.
matism in every muscle and joint; her
suffering was terrible and her body anc
face were swollen almost beyond rec
|ognition: had been in bed for six weeks
and had eight physicians, but received
no benefit until she tried Dr.. Detch-
on's Relief for Rheumatism. 1t gave
Immediate relief and she was able to
walk about in three days.
It saved her life" Sold by
Jan, 1901 Second avenue. Ro
Gust Schlegel & Son. 220
(ond street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-28

:. SociabIe by the W.. r.. c.-The
Woman's Relief corps will hold a So
ciable at the home of Mrs. Valentine,
9O3 Thirtieth street, tomorrow after.
noon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-28

All the news all the time The Argys
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-28

Schuiz-Danzer-Dr r. B. Williams
at the parsonage of the First Meth.
odist church this afternoon at 8 o'clock
officiated at the marriage of Miss Mar,
ian Dancer and William Schulz, both
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-28

The shewd attending this sale
vicinity
YOU WILL SURELY MISS 1T
If interests and in this
a
their pocketbooks shows big
money saving.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-28
SOCIAL AFFAIRS

ISociety news. written or telephoned
to the society editor of The Argus, will
be gladly received and published But
in either case the identity of the sender
must be made known, to insure relia-
bility. Written notices must bear sig
nature and address, =
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-08-05

Roy Lyle visited last Saturday in
Fremont with the Elmer Pomeroy
family.
Misses Ida Bode, Rose Johnson and
Dwight were all day visitors at the
Miles Prime home recently.
The Normalites from here were
Helen and Faye Lyle, Rose Johnson,
Blanche Lyle and Dwight Johnson.
Coombs Bros and Stephen Pomeroy
have added a protection to their
barns by having them rodded this
week. a".
Garrett Dykstra believes in having
more room and has the carpenters
raising the roof so as to provide
second story.
Mrs. Laban Johnson had the misfor-
tune to fall one day last week and
since she has been nursing a bruised
shoulder and ankle.
Floyd Stephenson lost colt on his
farm Az miles northwest OF town the
same night Of the loss of his fathers
barn, also by lightning.
Frank Boston, substitute mail car
rier for the rural routes, has been on
duty for some of the carriers while
they have been taking their vacation.
We have had good harvest weather
all week. Friday was the limit. Tenn
perature registered near 100 in the
shade, which made II hard on. man and
beast in the field.
We all regret the loss that Joe
stephenson sustained last week in the
loss OF his barn by lightning. but
We're glad no stock was lost. He
reached the barn in time 20 save his
driving mare. but not until its head
was scorched and blistered, Mr..
I,Stephenson's hands were badly burned
but are not serious and the horse is
recovering nicely.
July 81. Alpha
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-08-05

romantic Far East. One secs the wagon
train of early days wend its westward way
freighted with the chattels of the homeseeker.
As a contrasting element one witnesses the
camel caravan OF the desert bearing the trav-
eller or carrying the belongings of the Bedouin
One sees the Indian steal into the fertile val
ley, slowly and cautiously, locate their camp
ing grounds, erect their wgwams and then
indulge in the barbaric Joy Of victory antci-
pated in the orgies of the war dance. Soon
the scene changes and the pyramids and
Sphynx are on view; the half-civzed Bedouin
waylays the tourist. holds him for ransom and
incidentally supplies him with characteristic
entertainment. Later on one witnesses the
hold-up OF train by Indians. Illustrating the
perils OF early railroading, when the steel rib
bons OF commerce were first stretched across
the prairies and through the mountain passes
of the Great Divide. Then the sports Of the
cowboys and Wild West girls are depicted in
a ranch holiday. The buclsiug broncho, rid
den by fearless cowboys, are seen in wild gyra-
tons and displays Of fractions temper and fun
aad frolic prevails. Ray Thom9sons troupe
OF trained western range horses display their
skill and intelligence IN graceful feats con-
trasting strongly with the tempestuous buck
ers" bred and foaed with them upon the
same rolling praiyies. Many elements con-
tribute TO this real and wonderful exhibition;
many nations have been drawn upon for the
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-08-05
proved and deed approved.

Estate of Henry Van Houten, decd;
special administrator authorized to
spend not to exceed $25 for repairs
and keeping property in repair and
he is authorized to sell farm machin-
cry as prayed and to sell landlord S
share of rent for this year and to loan
amount of funds in his hands pend
ing appeal and to rent farm for next
year and to keep property insured.
Estate of Margaret r. Glenn, decd;
order of sale as prayed of one piece
of property and administrator to give
additional bond in sum Of $1,000.
Estate of Sarah Goodrich, decd;
hearing of application to deposit funds
| fixed for first DAY of next term.
Estate of Rosannah Gibbons, decd |;
hearing of application to deposit funds
! fixed for first day of next term.
Estate of Elizabeth Mahaffey, decd;
administrator authorized to begin
suit to quiet title if necessary.
Guardianship of Elmore Russell, in
sane; James Russell, guardian; report
of sale and sale approved, deed order
ed and approved; compensation OF
guardian for one year ending Sep. IL,
1909, fixed at $25.
Will of Martha F. Cox; will admit
| ted to probate and Griffith Marshall
| appointed administrator; bond $500.
Guardianship of Rolla A. Bailey;
| compensation of guardian fixed at $25
to this date and of F. d. Reid as at
torney to date, $50.
Estate of P. l.. Kendig; order of
sale as prayed and administrator to
give additional bond in sum of $1,000.
| Will of B. f. Winkleman; trial and
! will admitted to probate and II. ID.
Parker appointed executor, bond
$1,000.
VIII of Mary Fl. Steddom; admins,
tration transferred to California.
| Will of Phebe p. Sloan; will admit
| ted to probate and John A. kalbach
declining to serve, +. e. Smith APP
| pointed administrator; bond $1,000.
| Will of Nancy Rebecca Skinner;
will admitted to probate and Joseph
NJ. and Ed W. Skinner appointed exc,
cutors with out bond.
Will of f. ]. Jones; will and codicil
admitted to probate and Sarah Jane
Jones appointed eXecutriX without
| out bond.
Estate of Peter B. Voorus; estate of
/ Joseph T. Cook; estate of Madison
| Tice; in each case final distribution
was approved and administrators dis
| charged and sureties released.
Guardianship of Lloyd Smith and
Fern Smith, minors; final report and
settlement as to Lloyd approved and
guardian discharged and sureties re-
leased as to this ward.
| Estate of Elizabeth Lundy; execu,
trix authorized to spend $55 for mon
ument for deceased, ner husband.
| Estate of S. M. Beemer; widow al
lowance fixed at $500, this amount
having been retained by her with con
sent of heirs.