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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-25
Cattle Ticks Lessen Yield of Beet and
Mix.

4 cattle tick that has reached the
engorged stage weighs about 5
grains, and l 500 such ticks weigh q
pound. AS cattle IN the tick region
often carry MANY thousands of these
biood-suc!sing parasites, and as each
tick during the period of its attach
ment to an animal draws consider
ably more than its own weight IN
blood. it can be seen that these ticks
constitute an enormous drain on the
cattle which they infest. This ac-
counts for the fact that under such
conditions it is impossible to fatten
cattle even on rich pasture and with
an abundance of good feed. A large
part of the nourishment that should
go toward producing beef and milk
is consumed by the ticks. In addi-
ton to the loss of blood and nourish-
ment there is the never-ceasing irri-
tation caused by the ticks, so that
the existence of the infested cattle
is beset with continuous suffering,
and this of course tends to keep
them in poor condition.
The shrinkage in the milk produc-
ton of a COW harboring many ticks
will average one quart per day, and
the loss occasioned thereby at 8 cents
quart for the $4,000 ticky dairy
cattle out of more than 100000 be-
low the quarantine line would
amount to $26, $50 a day. Counting
300 milking days for each cow to
to the year would make the loss from
this cause 81, 1850 per annum.
Full information as to how to get
rid of the ticks, including directions
for the preparations of dips and
sprays, the arrangement of pastures,
etc., may be obtained free upon ap-
plication to the Bureau of Animal
Industry, Department of Agricul-
ture, Washington, G. G..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-25
Executors Notice.

Having qualified as executors of
the estate of Jordan James, deceased.
late of Halifax County, State Of
NorthC arolina, under his last will and
testament, this is to notify all persons
having claims against the estate of
said deceased, to exhibit them to the
undersigned, or their attorney, at
Scotland Neck, on or before the
eleventh day Of November, 1910, or
this notice will be pleaded in bar of
their recovery. All persons indebt-
ed to said estate will please make
immediate payment. This the 9Th
day of November, 1909.
George James
Arch Taylor
Executors.
A. Paul Kitchin. Atty.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-25
Notice.
RESALE OF HOUSE AND LOT.

Acting in pursuance of that power
conferred upon me as executor of
the will of the late Bette V, John
son, of the county of Halifax and
State of North Carolina, which will
is Of record in the Clerks office at
Halifax, | will offer for sale at pub
lie auction in the town of Hobgood.
n. g.. on Saturday, the 18th day of
December, 1909, at l O'Clock D.
M, to the highest bidder, the fol-
lowing described real estate, living
and being situate in the town Of
Hobgood, N. c., and being on the
corner Of Commerce and Bay streets
and on the east side of the A. C. IT,
railroad track. This property is in
a very desirable part of the town
The house consists of five rooms and
is conveniently arranged. Terms Of
sale cash. The right to reject ali
bids is hereby reserved.
This the 9th day of Nov, 1909.
j. A. WHITE,
l1-11-4 Ex'r Bette V. Johnson
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-25

DeWitt's Little Early Risers-the safe,
sure, gentle, easy little liver pills. Be
sure to get DeWitt's Carbolized Witch
Hazel Salve, the original. Always re-
fuse substitutes .and limitations. The
original DeWitt's Carbolized Witch
Hazel Salve is good for. any thing a
salve is used for, but it is especially
good for piles. Sold by E. t. Whitehead
Company.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-25

We're sorry if you've tried other
remedies and they failed. AS a last
resort try HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea. It's simple remedy, but it's
worked worked wonders, made mil
lions well and happy. Purifies the
blood, makes flesh and muscle, clean
scs your system. E. T. Whitehead
COmpany
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-25

Group is most prevalent during the
dry cold weather of the early winter
months. Parents Of young children
should be prepared for it. All that is
needed is bottle of Chamberlain S
Cough Remedy. Many mothers are
never without it in their homes and it
has never disappointed them. Sold by
F. T. Whitehead Co,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-25
Administrators Notice.

Having this day qualified as al.
ministrator of John d. Weeks. De.
ceased, late Of the county Of Halifax
all persons having claims against
said estate are hereby notified to
present same to me on or before the
18th. day of Oct, 1910, or this notice
will be pleaded in bar Of their re.
covery. All persons indebted to
said estate will please make imme.
date settlement.
This the 14th day of of Oct. 90.
G. C. WEEKS, Admr.
Jno. ID. Weeks.
Sam A. Dunn, Atty. l0-2l.Gw
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-25

When you have cold the first thing
to do is to have the bowels move. Do
not take anything that may consti-
pate-and most old fashioned cough
cures do constipate. Try Kennedy
Laxative Cough Syrup. 1t drives the
cold from the system by a free yet
gentle action of the bowels; it stops the
cough, it is pleasant to take. Chill
dren like it. Sold by E. I. Whitehead
Company.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-25

Many school children suffer from
constipation, which is often the cause
Of seeming stupidity at lessons. Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
are an ideal medicine to give a child
for they are mild and gentle in their
effect, and will cure even chronic con-
stipation. Sold by E. T. Whitehead
Company.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-25
Take Notice.
North Carolina-Halifax County
In the Superior Court.
November Term, 1909.
Hattie Branch

VS.
Dunston Branch
The defedant above named will tako
not'ce that an action entitled as above
mas Deen commenced in the Sunerior
Court OF Halifax county, North Caro.
INA, to dissolve the bonds of matri.
m 10 now existing between the pla;n
I'M and defendant; for the reason
STATED IN the complaint and said az.
tion defendant will further take no.
~ ice mat ne is required to appear At
ene next term of Superior Court of
sald county to be held on the Twelfth ~
MONDAY after the first Monday j.; in
oeptemDer 1909, at the court honsa
1 Gl SAD county, Halifax, North Caro7
una, ana answer or demur To ~
complaint in said action. or niant;@ F
" apply to the court for the 'r rnl;af
a tba ana in said complaint. The
'ne 18th day of October, 1903. A"'s
c,o 5. M. GARY.
Clerk OF the Superior Court
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-25
Y0unQ Girls are Victims

of headache, as well as older women,
but all get quick relief and prompt
cure from DR.. Kings New Life Pills,
the worlds best remedy for sick and
nervous headaches. They make pure
blood, and strong nerves, and build up
your health. Try them. 2oc at E.
Whitehead Company's.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-25

The old, old story, told times with
out number, and repeated over an(
over again for the last Sc years, but il
is always a welcome story to those il
search of health. There is nothing in
the world that cures coughs and colds
as quickly as Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. Sold by E. T. Whitehead
Company.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-25

when I got home yesterday
found that my wife had gone home
to her MOTHER
"You did? What did you do?"
"Oh, just hurried over there and
had a good meal, too.-Detroit Free
Press.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-25

"Why do so many otherwise clev-
er women write silly letters to men,"
They're probably making collec-
tons of the answers they get. y
Cleveland Leader.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-25

Mrs. Upper Tenne-Yes, doctor,
black and red spots appear before
my eyes every night. What would
you advise me to do for it?
Doctor-Stop playing bridge, mad
ame.-Boston Transcript.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-25

Can't look well, eat well or feel ell
with impure blood feeding your body.
Keep the blood pure with Burdock
Blood Bitters. Eat simply, take exer-
else, keep clean, and you will have
long life.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-25

''What happened in your flat last
night? Have prize fght?"
Certainly not
But | heard subdued yells. What
was pulled off,"
"A porous plaster, if yon must
know, Houston Chronicle.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-25

Makes blood and muscle faster than
any other remedy. Gives health,
strength and vitality. HOLSTER S
Rocky Mountain Tea towers above all
other remedies for making sick people
well, and we'll people weller" Take
it tonight. E. T. Whitehead Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-25

Why get up in the morning feeling blue,
Worry others and worry you;
Here's secret between you and me,
Better take Rocky Mountain Tea.
E. T. Whitehead COMPANY
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-25

The people q man supports. know
so much better than he how he
should manage his affairs that if he
did it that way they would have to
support themselves. New York
Press.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-25

Professor James made this COM
ment upon very exquisite and very
idle millionaire sophmore from New
York:
What time he can spare from
the adornment of his person he de-
votes to the neglect of his duties u
Washington Star.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-25

First Golfer-Well done, old chap!
That's the longest ball I've seen you
drive yet.
Second G.-I'm afraid the credit
is not all mine. A beast of wasp
touched me up in the middle of my
SWinp'-Punch.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-25

Untimely Suggestion.-Lyceum
Orator Enthusiastically voice has
been heard from the Atlantic to the
Pacific, from the Great Lakes to the
Gulf; yea from the Orient to the o.
cident--
Person in Rear of Hall-Louder!
Puck.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-25

Detected Youth-Yes; but another
young man had already given her
one just like it, and l would like to
exchange it for wedding present.
-Tit-Bits.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-25

A married man enjoys attending
a wedding almost as much as he does
a funeral.-Chicago News.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-25

Some snobbish people would rath-
er be foolish tnan have sense of the
common kind.-Chicago News.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-25

WifeYou were late last night.
Hub-Beg pardon, my dear. AS l
came the front door the clock struck
II.
Wife-But what time did you ar
rive at the head of the stairs?-Bos-
ton Transcript.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-25

Detected Youth would like to
return this engagement ring l pur-
chased here a few days ago.
Jeweler-Didn't it suit the young
Iadv?
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-25

E. T. Whitehead Company
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-09
CONTRACT AWARDED
Out of Town Bidders Get Both Dormi-
tory and Science Hall Buildings OF
Normal School.

Bids on the State Female Normal
School buildings to be erected infreder-
ericksburg were opened Monday night
the contract for the dormltory being
awarded to j. c. Curtis at S42, 49l. To
HAYNES Bros. was conditionally award
ed the contract for the Science Hall,
their figure being S39, 200. They were
the lowest bidders in each case.
The bidders and their figures We're:
A. c. Bedford Dormitory. SlS, 9Sl. 50,
Science Hall, $iS, l25. 81; lump sum.
$97, 4OZ39.
f. G. Henin Dormitory, $40. $50; Sci
ence Hall, A7, 100; lump sum, $y2, $50.
A. b. Stannard Dormitory, $57, 900;
Science Hall, $55, 600; lump sum, SOB,
600.
j. T. Nuckols Lump sum only, $SS, r
973.
j. c. Curtis Dormitory, Si2, 49l Sci
ence Hall, Sl5, 39S; lump sum, $S5, $50.
Newport Construction Co. -Dormi-
tory, sos, 266; Science Hall. S63, 1913;
lump sum, $llS.l3l.
j. w. Hall Dormitory, $i3, 10; Sci
ence Hall, $39, 600; lump sum. 81. 500.
Boyle Robertson Dormltory, $62, 1oS;
Science Hall, $50, 1853; lump sum, 1921,
GAL.
Pavarini & Wyne - Dormitory, S5S,
600. Science Hall, $4,000; lump sum,
$ll4. 200.
X. II. Richardson Dormitory, $40,
33l; Science Hall, $40, 500; lump sum.
$s9,9i4.
Haynes Bros. -Dormitory, $4,000,
Science Hall, $39, 200; lump sum. SS7,
900.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-09
TAG DAY COMING
This Measure Adopted to Increase
Fund for Masonic Memorial Temple.

A child asked Mother, what is tag
day."
at is a day for raising money for
good purposes. tits conducted by ladies',
who go out on the streets and solicit
contributions, and when a passer-by
contributes, she places tag on him,
that one Of her companions may not
solicit him a second time.
"Do We have tag days in Freder'cks-
burg"
1--WE never have yet, but the ladies Of
the Eastern Star, an order connected
with the Masons, are going to have one
on Dec. II, TO raise funds 10 and the
Washington Masonic Memorial Temple
to be erected in fredericksburg. Every
body knows what a great man Wash
ington was, and what a great nation
he established. He was Fredericks-
burg boy, his mother lived and died
here. and the Masons want TO erect a
memorial temple to him, which will be
the first ever erected to his memory.
"Mr. Clearance K. Howard is chairman
of the committee to construct this
temple, and he has enough TO start
the work, and its construction will be
commenced in the spring, but hash t
sufficient funds on hand to complete
the building and these ladies' want to
help him raise it. The Mayor and all
the good people of Fredericksburg en-
dorse the work of this committee, and
approve the efforts of the ladies to aug
ment the building fund. -
well, mother, if this is what you
call tag day. | want to help those ladies',
and | think everybody else ought to
help them" and the mother said. Il
think so too.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-09
SP0TSYLvANIA COURT
Small Attendance Appointment Of
Road Commissioners Discussed.

The people Of Spotsylvania forget
when court-day comes, If the attendance
is any indication.
When Judge Mason arrived Monday
TO hold court there was goOdly num-
Der of lawyers within the rail of the
courtroom and few sOvereigns hud-
died around the stoves.
The only matter of interest discussed
was the recent road election and who
Judge Mason will appoint road com
missloners. The commissioners OF cleo
ton have certified 10 court the result
Of the election and Judge Mason has
entered an order directing the board OF
supervisors to carry out the provisions
Of the act. A number Of prominent
business men Of the county were men
toned as the probable appolntees OF
Judge Mason, but no one knows who
will be selected. Some Of those sug-
gested are Capt NJ. h. Rowe, George
II. Morrison. John l.. Flippo, Mr..
G.. W. Perry.
As soon as the board Of supervisors
act a mass meeting will be called by
the voters Of the two districts, Court
land and Chancellor. This meeting will
name four commissioners, who Will be
submitted to Judge Mason, and II he
approves he will appoint them. After
these commissioners are appointed they
will have entire control Of the bond is
sue and management Of the road build
ing.
Judge Mason will also have the ap-
pointment Of two land assessors Of the
county. This is regarded as important,
as the these will have to be men who
will do their duty without fear or favor.
Among those present were Messrs. +.
W. Coleman. w. w. Butzner C..
O'Conor Goolrick and Lee j. Graves,
attorneys; Capt. NJ. b. Rowe, DR.. }. 7.
Stiff. Ii. c. Biscoe. Frank Tyler, n. b.
Kinsey. Jas. X. Evans and represen-
tative Of this paper.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-09
OFFICERS FOR FAIR
Cant. Dan Nj. Lee President-Other Or
ficers Elected, Etc.

A meeting of the stockholders OF the
r. V. A. & NJ. Society was held IN the
MAYORS Office Tuesday. President 1.
F. Morrison presided; Capt. S.J.Qunn'
secretary.
More than a quorum of the stock
was represented. Mayor H. Lewis
Wallace represented the city interest;
President Morrison read his annual
address, in which he expressed his APP
probation of the assistance the d.
rectors had rendered him during his Sd-
ministration and made certain recon-
mendations in reference to the future
affairs of the society. The address was
received and adopted.
Capt. S. J. Quinn, secretary and
treasurer, presented his annual report,
with receipts and disbursements, and
showing a balance in the treasury of
S467.24.
Capt. Dan M. Lee was, on motion OF
Col. b. d. Cole, elected president, and
other officers were then chosen, ofwhich
the following is a complete list:
President Capt. Dan NJ. Lee.
Vice-Presidents-J. ?. Rowe, J. T.
Lowery, Judge A. w. Wallace, l.. K.
Colbert, w. H. Richards, Benz. Cold
smith, David Hirsh, F. D. Moncure,
w. S. Embrey.
Secretary and Treasurer-S. J.
Quinn. ur
chairman; T. F. Morrison, Col. +; ID.
Cole. Henry Dannehl, st. Geo. K. fltz-
hugh, Capt. S. J. Quinn, Capt. M; b.
Rove i r. GRAY, John NJ Griffin,
Alex Pratt, s. S. Bradford, Judge Al
win T. Embrey, Geo. T. Boulware, II.
r Lane. C. II. Hurkamp, Henry War
den. Jos. M. Goldsmith, Capt. I. Nc
Cracker. A. P. Rowe, A. M. Garner,
Jas. r. Rawlings, l.. W. Landram,, M.
S. Chancellor, w. d. Carter. John
Thomas Coleman, Capt. K. {. Vance.
The meeting then adjourned.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-09
LOWRY RETAINS
OFFICE
Collector of Revenue Gives New
Bond.
Appointment Made as Result of Excel
lent Record Revealed by Examination.

Collector of Revenue NJ. X. Lowry
of Stafford, of the Second Collection
District Of Virginia, has received official
notification from the Secretary of the
Treasury. and from the department, OF
the approval of his renewal bond OF
Sl25, 900, under which he will continue
in charge of the office for at least two
more years. which is the time limit of
the bond. Mr.. Lowry's term of office
does not expire until Dec. 20, but the
renewal is Of Dec. |, which means that
the collector began his new term on
that date. Mr.. Lowry has attached his
signature to the transfer of the office,
which reads, from IN. X. Lowry to
NJ. X. Lowry" .
II. Bruce Taylor, revenue agent OF
accounts. has recently conducted an
inspection of the collectors books, and
it was on his report that the depart
ment acted in expressing by reappolnt..
ment its confidence in the conduct OF
the office by Mr.. Lowry
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-09
CHARLOTTESVILLE VOTES DRY
University City. by $50 Majority. De-
cides TO Continue without Saloons.

After more than two years eX-
perience Of "no saloons, in Charlottes-
vile, second election on the question
Tuesday resulted in another victory for
temperance, the majority being $50,
out of total of 762 votes.
A novel feature in the campaign was
the presentation of what has been de
scribed as double -barreled petition, one
petition praying the court to order an
election on the question of license or no
licerse, and the other signed by the
same petitioners requesting that in the
event the election should go wet the
court would issue licenses only to those
who would pledge themselves to sell In
packages not to be drunk where sold.
Every ward in the city returned ma
iority against license. Two years ago
the "wets" captured two Of the wards,
and the "drys" rejoiced over the small
majority of 80 in the city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-09
TOBACCO
Report From Shelburue, Valentine and
Lloyd.

Since writing our last article about
the tobacco market, sales have been
some lighter, and prices little better,
especially on the bright grades. A
great deal of tobacco for the past week
has been sprinkled to bring it in order,
and these grades are not bought freely
by the buyers as the tails are usually
made too wet, and bruise easily. Don I
sprinkle if you can avoid it, especially
if you have to ship your tobacco.
We advise the sale Of all common to
medium grades of tobacco before Xmas
if you can get it here. Prices on these
grades are as high as can be expected
and everyone seems well pleased with
their sales in our house.
Send us your tobacco, and we will
prove to YOU we are the leading ware
housemen Of this market. If you wish
to hear from the market drop US card.
We will have a report every week IN
this paper about the market.
Yours truly.
Shelburne, Valentine and Lloyd,
Richmond, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-09
HUNTER REMANDED TO JAIL

AT the hearing before the judge Of
Corporation Court on Monday Of the case
of John Hunter, Judge Goodrich stated
from the bench that the lunacy pro
ceedings would be dismissed, as the
section of the Code requiring the court
to summon board of lunacy on affi-
davit of a respectable citizen did not
apply to those cases where the party
was charged with felony, the law
providing in such case for an enquiry
bv the Judge on a certificate from the
grand jury, etc, or for an enquiry by
a jury empannelled at the bar OF the
court. The prisoner was remanded TO
iail to await action by the grand jury.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-09
JURY AC0UITS
Miss Fletcher. Who Set Barn on Fire,
Held To BE Insane.

The Circuit court at Spotsylvania
was occupied all day Tuesday in the
case Of Edmonia Fletcher. for burning
the barn of Mr.. a. W. Chewing. near
Belmont valued at $500, in August.
There being no denial of the fact, Judge
Mason directed the jury to consider the
sanity or insanity of the prisoner. Al
ter hearing some other testimony. the
medical opinion Of DR.. }. n. Barney,
for the defense. was agreed to by DIS.
f. T. DeJarnette, T. W. Dew, w: T..
Arriott and w. A. Harris, called by
the prosecution. and the prisoner was
acquitted by the jury as not response
bic. She will be sent to Western State
Asylum. The accused was represented
by Attorney Frederick w. Coleman, OF
this city. while Commonwealth S Attor-
ney r. Stokeley Coleman appeared for
the State.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-09
SUIT AGAINST CITY
Miss Allison Claims Damages to Amount
of $4,000,

Suit was brought Wednesday in the
Corporation Court against the city OIL
fredericksburg by Miss Mauce Allison
through her next friend and father en- M Ndo
John w. Allison, Jr., for $1,000
damages for the loss of her leg. caused
by the injury resulting from stepping
t6ronqh a hole in bridge at the cor
ner of Main and Hawke streets last
winter while going home from school.
Messrs. w. w. Butzner and u: d.
Wallace are counsel for the plalntiff.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-09
HUNTER SENT ON TO GRAND Jury

Justice Dannehl had before him Tues
dav the case of John Hunter, charged
with breaking and entering the home
of Mrs. Chas. Hunter and taking
a number of articles from the house.
His attorney, E. w, Carter, waived ex-
animation and Hunter was sent to the
grand jury.
demeanor, Dec. 80 was set for the day
of trial.
John Willis, charged with being drunk
and disorderly, was tined 81 and costs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-09
BARN AND HORSES BURN
DBL. w. Davis, of SpOtsylvania, Loses
BY Fire.

The barn, with contents, belonging to
DIR. J. W. Davis, Of near Partlow,
Spotsylvania county, was destroyed by
fire Monday night about O'Clock.
Three of the doctors best horses were
burned in the barn, and all of his har-
ness. The fire was not discovered until
il was too late to save anything. Or;
Davis was at home at the time and
made an effort to save his horses but
the heat was too great.
There was no insurance, and the total
loss is about 81, 500. Origin OF the lre
is not known. Dr. Davis is the father
of Mrs. Lee J. Graves, of this city.