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The San Francisco call., 1909-06-03
PRETTY WEDDING
AT The ST. FRANCIS
Nuptials of Robert Frost and
Miss Edna Mills Celebrated
at HOstelry

The wedding of Miss Edna Willis
and Robert Frost took place yester-
day afternoon at the St Francis, and
half a hundred friends of the couple
attended the pretty ceremony. Rev.
William RAIDER offciated. The bride
wore gown of white satin made with
a court train and embellished with en-
broidery and silver fringe. The bodice
of the gown was heavily embroidered
in silver and the bridal costume was
completed with a long tuIle veil and
conventional wreath of orange bios
SONS. The bride carried a shower bou-
quet Of orchids and lilies of the valley
but the only ornament that she wore
with the costume was a diamond pen
dant, the gift of the bridegroom
The maid of honor was Miss Eliza
beth Willis, a sister of the bride, who
wore a gown of pink satin and the
other ATTENDANT, Miss Adele Frost. a
sister of the bridegroom, wore an en-
pire gown of pale blue satin Norman
Hutt acted as best man.
A reception and wedding breakfast
followed the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs
Frost will pass their honeymoon in
the east, but will return to reside in
this city.
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-03
BENEFIT PLAY FOR
WOMFN'S HOSPITAL
"a Night Off, to Be Given by
Amateurs, With Pretty
Nurses for USherS

Prominent Samateurs are to partici-
pate in the benefit performance of "A
Night OFF, at the American theater next
Tuesday night to be given in behalf
of the free ward, clinic and medical
charities of the California woman's s
hospital Several pretty nurses of the
hospital have volunteered to act as
ushers for the occasion. Reserved
seats will be placed on sale tomorrow
at o'clock at the store of Sherman,
Clay & Co.
The Charity Players as the or
ganization of amateurs is known, is
composed of Mrs. D. E. f. Easton, Mrs
John j. Meyers, Mrs. Ivy Perkins Ger
KEEL, Mrs. Darrell A. Hare. Mrs. ]. c..
Perry, Louis A. Steiger, John r. At
kinson and d. A. Hare. The company
was taught 'the business" of "A Night
OFF, by Fred ]. Butler, stage director
of the Alcazar. The company has pro-
duced the play several times with great
success.
The benefit is for cause that un-
doubtedly will recommend it to a large
number of persons who will not only
avail themselves of the opportunity
of seeing a clever farce. but of aiding
the charity work of the hospital. Eight
beds are set aside for women who are
financially unable to secure proper at
tention in times of sickness. These
beds are absolutely free, including
board, surgical attention medicine and
nursing. In the case Of capital op
Grafton a private room with a private
nurse is provided. Seldom If ever are
any of these beds unoccupied. Free
clinics at which medical students and
embryo doctors are not allowed are
held Wednesday and Saturday morn
ings. They are usually well patron
izad
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-03
ENGINES ARE DAMAGED
BY FIRE ON STEAMER
Blaze on the Standard Oil
Tanker Contra Costa

Fire seriously damaged the machin-
cry of the Standard Oil company's
tanker Contra Costa yesterday after
noon at the Union Iron works, and two
members of the city fire department
suffered injuries while fighting the
flames
The Contra Costa is a twin screw
vessel propelled by gasoline engines
and the fire broke out in the engine
room. There was prompt response to
the alarm and although the engines
are said to be wrecked, the vessel was
saved.
In the course of the hattie o. B. Ney
OF engine s and Leslie Windrow of
truck 8 fell into the Contra Costa's
engine room, and both suffered severe
lacerations about the face.
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-03
SIX MEETINGS
ARE CALLED IN
BOND CAMP PAIGN
First Gun Will Be Fired Under
Auspices of Polk Street Inn
prOvement Club
Speakers Undertake to Explain
Various Projects involved in
Forthcoming Election
. EVERY SECTION TO
/ HEARDISCUSSIONS

Six meetings have already been
scheduIed 40 promote the cam
paign i'm behaIf of the bond
issues. The first will he held to-
night at 1850 Clay street. The
six meetings were arranged yes
ferday. and are only a begin
ming. Clubs and associations
from all parts of the city have
sent I'm requests for speakers on
the bond proposals. Meetings
viii he arranged for every inter
ested section. The active inter-
est displayed throughout the
municipality has encouraged the
campaign committee in the belief
that every project Will be carried.
From now until June -. the date
Of the election. there viii he no
pause I'm the battle for n greater
and more beautiful city.
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-03
There is work for Everybodv

You may think differently, if you are
couraged, but IL is true, nevertheless
Have you tried every means in your
power to get work2 You can't expect
an employer TO know what you can do
unless you tell him. You can't see
them all personally, and the ones you
don't see may be the ones that could
use you. But, II you insert a little ad
in the Employment Wanted columns of
The Call. for 10c you can tell your
story to thousands of people who hire
help, and some one of them will want
your services. Give it a triaI-others
and it pays. why not you?
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-03
SUNKEN SHIP FOUND MAY
PROVE TREASURE TROVE
Government Boat Strikes Ves-
sci in Delaware River

CHESTER, Pa. June 2.-Government
officials are agitated over the discov-
cry of an obstruction in the Delaware
river in the vicinity of Fort Miffiin,
which they think may prove to be a
treasure ship.
While government boat was work.
ing in the vicinity yesterday the sue
tion pump brought up several helmets
such as were worn by the English soil
diers and other equipment.
This discovery has led to the belief
that 1t is one of the boats of the Eng
lish government which brought gold
to this country to pay its soldiers dnr-
ing the war of 1872 and which was
sunk at this point.
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-03
FIND STRYCHNINE IN
EXHUMED WOMAN'S BODY
District Attorney investigates
Case and Holds Husband

LOS ANGELES, June 2.-Strychnine
was found in the stomach and viscera
of Mrs. Eugenia Thompson Bennett by
the analytical experts who made a
chemical examination OF the organs
after the body was exhumed two weeks
ago. How much of the poison was dis
covered has been kept secret by the
district attorney.
The exact analysis will be shown at
the preliminary examination of Harper
E. Bennett, husband of the dead wom-
an, before Justice Ling on a charge
OF causing her death.
The district attorney is renewing in
vestigation of the events leading up to
Mrs. Benefits death February 13.
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-03
TRUST DEED OF 5000. 900
TO COLLEGE HELD INVALID
Supreme Court Knocks Out Be-
quest to University

WASHINGTON. June 2.-The deed of
trust to secure the Catholic university
of America in the sum Of nearly $780,
900 given by the late Thomas E Wag
gaman, former treasurer of the insti-
tuition, on the real estate known as
Woodley. in the suburbs of Washington
was today declared invalid in de-
cision rendered by Justice Barnard of
the district superior court The court
held that 1t was an attempt on the
part of Waggaman to prefer the claim
of the university over other creditors
to whom he was indebted at the time.
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-03
PROMOTERS OF MINING
FRAUD SENT TO PRISON
Three Swindlers Must Serve
Terms at LeaVenMorfh

KANSAS CITY, June Frank II.
Horn, S. H. Snyder and Raymond p
May were sentenced to serve a year
and a day in the United States prison
at Leavenworth and to pay a fine of
5000 each. and John E Horn was fined
5000 In the federal court here TODAY
for fraud in promoting the Two
Queens" mine in Arizona
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-03
RELATIVES AND FRIENDS
PRESENT AT WEDDING
Happy Ceremony Takes Place
at City of Santa Rosa
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

SANTA ROSA, June 2.--Louis w.
Petit of Vallejo and Mrs. Nina Adams
of Ukiah were married here today by
Rev. Peter Colvin of the Christian
church in the presence of large num-
ber of relatives and friends. The groom
is one of the oldest employees of the
government navy yard at Mare island
in the point of continuous service. He
has fitted up neat home for his bride
in Vallejo. The bride is the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Shattuck of
woman.
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-03
STATES PRETTIEST WOMAN
WEDS AND COMES HERE
Miss Blanche Cosseboon Bride
of Salinas Businessman

SALINAS, June Miss Blanche Cos
seboon. whose beauty has won her the
palm in many contests and who was
voted the most beautiful woman in
California several years ago. was mar
ried to John f.. Hiseman. al businessmen
spend their honeymoon In San Fran
cisco.
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-03
BRObfCk CITED
AS UNFOLDING
WATER. PROJECT
Haven Quotes Report of Counsel
for Opponents of Hetch
Hetchy Bonds
Advice Given Commonwealth
Club Directly Opposite of
Argument in Court

"An available source of water sup
ply to meet the needs of a municipality
and it's inhabitants is public utility
w. /. BrObeck.
''The source of a water supply is not
a public utiIity."-W. l. Brobeck.
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-03

ply sicians OF
various schools
OF m ed icfn 2.
when, as last
resource. my
life being In
greatest a n q
imminent dan
ger fr o m \
mortal disease
I applied to
YOU. You cured
me with your
Chinese Herb
treatment and
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-03
-. LOW
RouND-TRlP
saiz'y VJ|s;Ii'|;1 ';I;y RAT
hiAkA<H TO AT
~ EASTERN
CITIES
CANADIAN PACIFIC
RAILWAY
Six Hundred Miles of Unsurpassed Mountain
Scenery through the Canadian Rockies
Call or write for rates and information !
e. (. PENN
General Agent. Passenger Department
7Ellis S., San Francisco

DIR. WONG HIM-Dear Sir: For sew
eral years. while suffering agOnies OF
pain, tried. in vain, 10 find relief from
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-03

saved my life. for which cure / tender
you my most sincere thanks. and re-
main, most gratefully yours.
MRS. PAULINE. KARL FORMES.
146S Grove ST., Oakland. Cal.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-14
Mr.. Tucker After Judge Mann's
Record

In his speech at Fairfax County
last week Hon. II. st. Geo. Tuck.
er propounded two startling ques'
lions to Judge Mann, his opponent,
bearing upon the temperance and
liquor questions in Virginia.
eff Judge Mann will only ex
plain to the temperance people OF
this State" said Mr.. Tucker, Sin
the fight which he is making fol
the cause of tempe.ance-lasting
he says. for thirty-five years-wEy
it is the temperance people of Vir'
GINA, who are honestly and ser
iously in favor OF the curtailing Of
the liquor traffic, must march t.
battle no longer under the leaders
of their own choice and own senu'
meat, bat under the leadership OF
the whisky leaders Of the cities
whom they have been denouncing
for years.
"What has brought about this
changer
"If you will not explain it or
the stump with me, Judge Mann,
explain it behind closed doors. II
not in the open, let us have it II
aLy FORM"
Mr.. Tucker did not stop here
Adding to this new viewpoint o.
Judge Mann's alleged combination
support. Mr.. Tucker brought forti
another point of interest, declar
ing that throughout the STATE
there were evidences that tended
strongly to show that bis opponen
was promising patronage to BIZ
supporters and "mcrtgaging tn
govsrnorship" before he got IT, q
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-14
No Case.

Man Ito lawyer)-I've been badly
bitten by dog. Can I get damages
from its master?
Lawyer-Did you do anything to
Iritate the dog?
Man-No; | did not.
Lawyer-Were you on its owners
premises?
Man-Er-yes.
Lawyer-In what capacity AS a
friend or
Man-Of course this is strictly
confidential.
Lawyer-Certainly.
Maxwell, l was trying to break
into his householder Piek-Ms-
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-14
Jealousy Among Monkeys.

When a monkey gives way to
jealousy it shows degree of hatred
for the animal that has innocently
aroused its malice that makes it for
the time monster of cruelty. On
a ship returning from one of her
tours in tropical lands was a mon
key which became a great friend OF
the stewardcss. One day she fed
another monkey, a pretty, gentle
creature. This triAing attention
enraged the other monkey, which
coaxed the little thing to its side
and then before the stewardess had
time to realize that mischief was
meant took it by the neck and flung
il overheard. Of another monkey
the same person tells that while
preparing dinner for grand party
the cook was absent from the kitch-
en- for a minute. No sooner had her
back been turned than the monkey
slipped kitten of which it had al
ways been jealous into the soup pot.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-14
Fraternal Orders.

kockbidge Lodge, No. IS. /. Q. 0. Y:
meets every Thursday night, at Odd Eel
ews' Hall.
Lexington Lodge, No. &c, K. Of I;
meets every Tuesday night, at Odd Eel
lows Hall.
Liberty Lodge, No, 2, Daughters o
Rebekah, meets every Monday night, q
Odd Fellows Hall.
Mountain City Lodge, No. 81, Ancient
York Masons, meets 1st and Srd Mon
day nights at Masonic Hall
Natural Bridge Council, No. 1920 Royal
Arcanum, meets LIST and 3rd Wednesday
nights in each month, at Odd Fellows
Hall.
Lex. Council. No. 179, Junior Order
United American Mechanics, meets
every Friday night at Odd Fellows
Hall
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-14
Gems In Verse
The BLIND.

THE BLIND.
NEVER the sight of the setting sun,
AN Never the beauty Of the trees,
Never the light of the day begun,
Never the duty drawn from these,
NEVER a glance at q pretty flower,
~ Never q sight Of the oceans grace,
Never a trance from Visions power,
Never tho light of a human face.
A LwAYs the gloom of tho starless
A. night,
Always the thought OF unmeanlng day.
Always the doom of imprisoned sight.
Always the naught OF the unfelt ray,
A LWAYS the doubt OF u cropping hand,
"A Always tho city with sky unllned.
Always the clout OF llghtless land.
Always the pity hampered mind.
DUT who shall say that their loss and
~ woo
Are measured not by master mind
Nor balanced with Joys that only grow
In the smiling gardens OF the blindl
Edward NJ. Betowski.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-14
ksenina His Promises.

Mrs. Synnex-When Tom asked
me to have him he promised me
that my lightest wish would always
be law with him.
Mrs. Sauer-And of course that
was all the promise amounted to-
merely empty words?
Mrs. Synnex-No, | won't say
that. Tom always respects my
lightest wishes. 1t is in matters OF
importance where he is bound to
have his own way.--Boston Tran
script.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-14
Abssntmindsd.

An English paper says that the
champion absentminded man lives
at Belham. On one occasion he
called upon his old friend, the fam
ily physician. After a chat OF
couple of hours the doctor saw him
to the door and babe him good
night, saying: "Come again. Fam
lily all well, | suppose?" "My heav.
ens!" exclaimed the absentminded
beggar. "That reminds me Of my
errand. Ny wife is in 6tP
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-14

Delay In taking Foley's Kidney
Remedy II you have backache, kidney
or bladder trouble, fastens the dis
ease upon you and makes a sure more
difficult. Commence taking Foley
Kidney Remedy today and you will
soon be we'll. Why risk serious NAL
ady2 b. H. Gorrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-14

The enlarged rights which have re-
Gently been given to women OF 1 lrkey
are said to have played no small part
in bringing about the revolt o! the rank
and file of che army. The Turkish
womens clubhouse was one OF The
buildings in Constantinople fired upon
BY the troops, most of whom are said to
be fanatical Mohammedens.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-14
Cures Blood and Skin Diseases
Eczema, Greatest Blood Puri-
fier Free

II your blood Is impure, thin, diseased.
hot or full OF humoSs. II you have blood
poison, cancer. carbunkles. eating
sores. scrofula. eczema. itching, rising
and bumps, swellings OF superating
sores, scabby, pimply skin, ulcers, bone
pains. catarrh, rheumatism, or any
blood or skin disease. take Botanic
Blood Balm (B. B. b. Soon all sores
heal, aches ar pains stop and the
Blood is made pure and rich. Drug
glsts or by express 81 pei large bottle.
Sample free Dy writing Blood Balm Co.,
Atlanta, Ga. b. b. b. is especially ad.
vlsed for chronic, deep-seated cases OF
blood or skin diseases, as it cures after
all else fails. Nov. 2007 .yr
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-14

Among the 100000 working women
in this country there are nearly mill
ion widows and nearly 800, 200 married
women whose husbands have failed to
provide for them. Nearly 100000 oil.
vorced women are among the wage
earnara
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-14

Delay in commencing Treatment for a
slight irregularity that could have
been cured quickly by Foley's Kidney
Rem edy may result in IA serious kidney
disease. Fo.ey's Kidney Remedy builds
up the worn out tissues and strengthens
these organs. b. II. Gorrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-14

If people with symptoms of kidney
or bladder trouble could realize their
danger they would without loss OF
time commence taking Foleys Kidney
Remedy. This great remedy stops the
pain and the irreg ularities, strengthens
and.builds up these organs and there
is no danger OF Bright's disease or 9th
er seIIous disorder. Do not disregard
the early symptoms. b, ii. Gorrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-14
Cured to Stay Cured
How Lexington Citizen
Found Complete Freedom
From Kidney Trou-

From Kidney Trou-
bles
II YOU suffer from backache-
From urinary disorders
From any disease Of the kidneys,
Be cured to stay cured.
Doan's Kidney Pills make lasting
cures.
Lexington people testify.
Here's one case Of 1t:
E. d. Figgat, Main St.. Lexington
Va, saws: 81 advise the use Of Doan's
Kidney Pills In all cases Of kidney
weakness. My daughter had very weak
kidneys and was unable to control the
secretions. Mrs. Figgat saw Doan's
Kidney Pills advertised ana procuring
box al Gorrells drug store, gave
them to the child. The best OF re-
suits we're received Statement CIV
en- Jan. Goth, 1902
LASTING CURE
On Nov. 25th, 1907, Mr.. Figgat con-
firmed the above statement saying: 81
still have great conf fence In DoaD's
Kidney Pills. Our little girl has not
had any return Of kidney complaint
since this remedy cured her.
For sale by all dealers. Price 80
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-14

Everyone would be benefited taking
Foley's Orino Lexative for stomach
and liver trouble and habltual consti-
patton. 1t sweetens the stomach and
breath, gently stimulates the liver and
regulates the bowels and is much su-
perior to pills and ordinary laxatives.
Why not try Foley's Orino Laxative
today2 b. H. Gorrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-14

Battleship maintenance cost during
the past year, found BY averaging the
cost OF current repairs on II United
States battleshlps during 1908, amounts
to $4,000 per year per ship. This
does not include the more extensive re
pairs or overhauling,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-14

The operating cost Of the Brooklyn
Bridge is found to be as high as $3.50,
900 year, according to an investiga-
ton made by the controller OF New
York City. This figure is the average
OF 10 years maintenance and operating
costs, beginning with 1893.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-14

The only ostrich farm III Europe is of
Nice. 1t is said to be profitable. lncu-
bators have to be used to hatch the
eggs, the sun In the Riviera not being
hot enough to do this work. as 1t does
in Africa.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-14

Foley's Honey end Tar not only
stops chronic coughs that weaken the
constitution and develops into con.
sumption, but heals aud strengthens
the lungs. 1t affords comfort and re
lief in the worst cases OF chronic bron
chitis, asthma, hay fever and lung
trouble. b. II. Gorrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-14

Dear Sally" wrote Miranda Jane.
Between you, the gate-post and me,
l owe my good complexion to
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea.
--B. H, Cornell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-14

1t soothes, refresEes. strengthens and
purifles the stoma ch, bowels and Kid
neys. A tonic that prevents summer
troubles. Such is HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea. 80 cents, Tea or Tab
lets. B. H. Gorrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-14

It's like q summer breeze; cools, re-
freshes and builds up Jour wasting en-
ergies. HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea Is the most effective summer tonic.
35 cents, Tea or Tablets. B.H. Gorrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-14

The Women's Federated Clubs OF
America claim 5000 branches, organ
lied In 40 States, with an aggregate
membership OF $40, 900 women.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-14

The Parisienne Is always as keel to
follow fashions in ;ewelry as In frocks'
and just now, she has given her un-
devlded affection to the turquoise.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-14

Congress refused United States
Commissioner OF Education Browns
request for 5000 to study a certain
phase of child life, but granted $751;
600 for q scientific study of cams.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-14

A Guaranteed Cure for Piles
Itching. Blind, Bleeding, Protrudipg
piles. Druggists are authorized to re-
fund money II PAzO OINTMENT
falls 10 cure In 8 to IA days 800.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-06
CHARGE FALSE,
SAYS FERR4TA
Former Norfolk and West
ern Contractor Arrested
in New Orleans Willing
to Return to Roanoke.

New Orleans. May 6..-Ettore Fer
rata, an Italian railroad contract Or
and inventor, and said to be a neph-
ew Of Cardinal Ferratta, secretary n
the Pope at Rome, was arrested
here late last night at his home on
Tulane avenue on telegraphic adj
vices from Chief OF Police Dyer, OF
Roanoke, Va.
He Is charged with being an EN-
bszzler to the extent Of $4,000, AMI
1t is al eyed that he has been want
ca by the authorities OF Roanoke for
more than a year.
The allegation Of Ferratta's mis-
dealing is made by Frank Motto, Of
Roanoke who claims that Ferrattl
misapplied money which the for-
mer advanced so carry out a con
tract with the Norfolk and Western
railroad.
Ferratta declares his willingness
to return and face the charges which
he says hre without foundation.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-06
GOULDS BUY
STREET RAILWAY
$8,1C0,900 is Paid for Con.
solidated Properties in
Richmond, Manch g 8 t e +
and Petersburg.

Richmond. va, May G.-The con
solidated street railway properties
in Richmond, Manchester and Pc
tersburg. were sold yesterday at pu3-
lc auction under decree OF tn
United states district court, and
we're bought By Douglas Robinson.
the only bidder, for the Gould IL
terests, the nominal owners OF the
properties.
The Richmond railway ro-orgaH-
ization committee, composed %
Douglas Robinson, chairman; Chas.
S. Whelan, Frank Jay Gould K.
Lancaster williams and Fritz Sit
terdlng, through the chairman, BIZ
in all the electric light, railway and
other properties which have been in
the hands OF receivers for the past
five years. The sum Of eight mi J.
ion, one hundred thousand dollars
was paid for the properties, the pur-
chase price being evidenced by GER
tiled checks.