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The Detroit times., 1911-08-02
MANY

an unusually persistent Arab follow
ed me for a mile or two pleading
with me to buy plaster mummy 70.
ten shIllings In order to get rid OF
him, I offered one plaster, s.O5) and
he took me up. Then when FefHs-
ed that proposition. he begged me
10 buy II for a half plaster
We have been rubbing elbows with
royalty. too, II you please. A Lord
Usher OF England and a slster-in-law
OF the king Of Austria have favored
us with their company most OF the
way. The Americans have paid III
tie attention TO them, showing how
blase one gets after a few weeks
abroad At home we would have
caused riot in our wild effort 10
see them.
Yours, WEB.
The Detroit times., 1911-08-02
He's Numerous.

A newspaper, in speaking OF de-
ceased citizen, said. "Ye knew him as
old Ten Per Cent-the more he had
the less he spent-the more he got the
less he lent-he's dead-we don't
know where he went; but II his soul
to heaven is sent-hell own the harp
and charge 'em rent"
The Detroit times., 1911-08-02
Assuan. Egypt.

Dear Bill.
The Egyptian barber IL a wonder.
We saw one yesterday operating on
a customer. They were both seated
on the ground and the only tools In
evidence were bucket Of water and
the razor The barber never took
his eyes on US, but kept shaving re-
regardless Of the danger Of Topping
on an ear of his customer Both
barber and customer asked for
''backsheesh.'
Shopkeepers and vendors Of all
descriptions over here have a pc
culiar custom Of asking about ten
times the value Of an article and
they always expect the customer 20
wrangle and bargain over the price.
was on donkey one day, and
The Detroit times., 1911-08-02
QUARRELS IN FAMILY
DISTURBED KING GEORGE
English Monarch's Mother and Wife
Are at War Over Pictures in
Buckingham Palace.

LoNnON. Aug 1.-The coronation
festiyitief being ended. Dowaeer
Queen AlexanoIa has returned 10
London with hai sister, the dowa ger
rksy:hs Of Russia. When the latter
Is with he- Queen Alexandra is 4
source Of perpetual anxiety to King
George aud Queen Mary, as the ears
mother 10 renowned as mischief
maker
Queen Alexandra Is cheerel where.
ever she Is seen. Sc still fasslpates
the crowd with her charming smile
The czarina insists on driving in the
most crowded places, especially Hyde
The Detroit times., 1911-08-02
BRITISH OFFICIAL
JOINS HERO GLASS
Secretary Of War Leaps Into Dirty
Water Of the Thames and
Saves Woman.

LONDON. Aug. 2.--Colonel Seely,
~ p, under secretary for war, as
sisted In the brave rescue OF drown.
5 ing woman from the Thames near
Westminster bridge.
II was 4:30 m the afternoon, and
the sun was stiii shining down
brightly on crowded enbamkment'
when b poorly clad woman, idenu-
fed later as Mrs, Kate Nixon, "a,
suddenly fell or threw herself from
the embankment into the river.
Without moments hesitation
Charles Putnam, a young brass nm
isher OF MAXWELL terrace, Westmin-
ster Bride road, who was passing by,
plunged into the strong tide and
swan cut to the woman, followed
immediately by Arthur Reuben, a
young visitor from South Africa. at
present living at Vernon mansions,
Putnam managed 10 grip the wo-
man. and both were being carried
rapidly down the river when, with
great effort. he succeeded, with his
By now unconscious burden, In max
ing toward the steps above Waterloo
bridge. 49, sss, saa
oooty N~oCuo8 oOtUs
Meantime Colonel Seely arrived on
the scene nd--himself former life
saver-took I'm the situation At a
glance, dashed down tina steps waist
high IN the ebbing water and, with
the aid of his walking stick. pulled
rescuer and rescued ashore.
"A police ambulance was hastily
summoned and the unconscious wo-
man (who wore q wedding ring and
had the initials 81. II. N" tattoed
on the right forearm) was taken 70
Westminster hospital.
Loud cheers were raised by q
crowd OF nearly thousand which
had gathered, and Colonel Seely him
Seif was loud In his praises OF both
rescuers whose efforts he had helped
q crown with success.
Putnam Tells OF Herolsnn.
Charles Putnam, young man OF
-, gave modest story Of his hero
nm.
II was walking along the en-
bankment near Westminster bridge
when | saw q man running with q
life belt. he said.
II said to him What's the natter
and, looking over the embankment
vail. saw woman floating in the
water.
II could see that life belt was
little use, so took OF my coat and
Faistcoat and Owed In.
Il SWAN up TO her. and she put her
arms round my neck and tried TO
drag me under.
Il managed, however, to get hold
Of her under the arms and gradually
pulled her to the steps.
There was o strong tide, and an
other man, whose name was told
afterwards was Reubens, lent me q
hand. and at last we managed to pull
her IN.
Colonel Seely was standing on the
steps, the water coming nearly up to
Ms waist. and az we struggled up he
held out his walking stick to me.
II caught hold OF 1t with one hand
and held the drowning woman with
the other.
when got on dry land started
on TO 20 home, when q constable
took me to Scotland Yard, where
changed my clothes.
II was very pleased to find that
somebody had collected some money
about thirteen shillings-for me
while ! was changing in Scotland
Yard.
But for Colonel Seely's help don't
think We should have got the woman
ashore % soon, as the tide was very
The Detroit times., 1911-08-02

so much has been said and written
from time immemorial about the en-.
durance of woman" remarked the
heavy individual arthirst for knowl-
edge. What do you consider the
greatest test OF her endurance?"
"The husbands some Of them have" "
replied the elderly spinster.
The Detroit times., 1911-08-02
harmony Misunderstood.

Senator Depew. at dinner IN New
York said OF Strauss music: ITO hear
.Elektra, or the Domestic symphony
always makes me think of the Old
Scotch piper who said: oh, there's
ane nicht shall ne'er forget. There
were nineteen pipers besides myself
all in wee bit parlor. all playin' dif-
ferent tunes. | just thocht | was In
heaven"
The Detroit times., 1911-08-02

P.s. Telling the merchant You
read his advertisements always
pleases him, and telling him
where you read II helps The
Times and the cause OF clean
and honest advertising.
The Detroit times., 1911-08-02
Consoiina.

Sweltering Passenger. on railroad
train. This window sticks SO | cant
get II up.
Conductor. Yes. Wood Is swollen
little by the rain. TIN be all right
In few days.-fhe Pathfinder.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-08-16
PRUDENTIAL FREE TRIP.

PRUDENTIAL AGENTS who
have written hundred thousand
for the year ending Dec. 81, 1911,
will be given a 1000 mile trip
through tie North-W est Colorado
Springs, Pixies Peak, DC.
We have the goods-in some
cases positively without competi,
ton.
The PRUDENTIAL now gives
at age 35 a FIFTEEN Q5) Pay.
ment Life Policy for $500 nonpa.
ticipating, while the large Dividend
Companies of New York get S3s.34
for TWENTY Payment Life Poll,
cy-collecting the high premium
Five, 5, years longer. Other rates
in proportion.
Drop me card giving age near
est birthday for full information.
E. J. NORRIS,
Edgefeld, S. G.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-08-16
Attacks Like Tigers.

In fighting to keep the blood
pure the white corpuscles attack
disease germs like tigers. But often
germs multiply SO fast the little
fighters are overcome. Then see
pimples, boils, eczema, salt rheum
and sores multiply and strength and
appetite fail. This condition de-
mands Electric Bitters to regulate
stomach, liver and kidneys and to
expel poisons from the blood. They
are the best blood purifier, writes
II Budahn, of Tracy, Calf. l
have ever found. They make rich,
red blood, strong nerves and build
up health. Try them. soc at Penn
& Holstein, w E Lynch & Co., B
Timmons.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-08-16
Thirty Years Together.

Thirty years of association, think
of it. How the merit of a good
thing stands out in that time, or the
worthlessness of a bad one. So
there's no guesswork in this evi-
dence of Thos. Ariss, Concord,
Mich, who writes: Il have used
DR.. Kings New Discovery for &c
years, and its the best cough and
cold cure,I ever used" Once it finds
entrance in home you can't pry it
out. Many families have used it
forty years. It's the most infallible
throat and lung medicine on earth.
Unequaled for grippe, asthma, hay
fever, Group, quinsy or sore lungs.
Price SOC, $l.OO. Trial bottle free.
Guaranteed by Penn & Holstein,
w E Lynch & Co., B Timmons.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-08-16
Round Trip Excursion Fares Via
Southern Railway from
Edgefield, S. c.

Little Rock, Ark. and Return
$so.75. Account National Negro
Business League, August l6-ls,19ll
Tickets sold August IA, Is and -l6,
good returning August %, 1911.
Indianapolis, Ind. and Return
$22. 10. Account of Southern Grand
Lodge, 1. o. o. F.. September 1923
1911. Tickets sold September IA,
Is and l6, good returning not later
than September %, 1911.
Knoxville, Tenn. and Return
slo.5O. Account Appalachian Ex-
position, September l1-October l,
1911. Tickts sold September 8 to
October l, inclusive, good return
ing not later than midnight of the
tenth day, but not including, from
date of sale, except that no ticket
will be limited to reach starting
point later than October Z, l9ll.
Monteagle and Sewanee, Tenn.
and Return $3.50. Account Mont
eagle Sunday School Institute, July
23-August 80, 1911. Tickets sold
August IL, - and Is, good return
ing September 5, 1911.
Oklahoma City, Okla. and Return
$44.2O. Account eighth annual en-
campment, United States Spanish
War Veterans, August 2l-2S, 1911.
Tickets sold August II, 1s and 10,
with final limit returning August
90, 1911.
Rochester, N. Y. and Return
s3l.35. Account national encamp-
ment G.. A. r. August 91-26. 1911.
Tickets sold August II, ls, 10
1911, with final limit returning Au-
gust 81, 1911. Extensions.
Black Mountain, N. G. and Re
turn $7.Io. Account Montreal
Chautauqua and Religious Assem-
blies, July l5-September Z, lsl1.
Tickets sold August l, 4, 8, 9, IL,
Is and 10, 1911, with final limit re-
turning August 81, l9ll.
Detroit, Mich. and Return S27.-
35. Account Supreme Lodge of
the World, Loyal Order of Moose
August 2l-26, 1911, 1911. Tickets
sold August 1s, 10 and 81, 1911,
with final limit returning August
81, 1911.
Columbia, S. G. and Return s1.25
Account United Confederate Vete-
rans' Reunion of South Carolina,
August 1928, 1911. Tickets sold
August 90, 81, % and 30, 1911,
with final limit returning August
26, 1911.
Reduced rates to many other
places now on sale until September
80, good returning October 81,
1911. The Southern Railway offers
convenient schedules, superb service
pullman sleeping cars and Southern
Railway dining car service on all
through trains. For detailed infor-
nation, pullman reservations, call
on nearest Southern Railway ticket
agent, or, address
John L. Meek, AGPA.,
Atlanta, Ga.
Frank L. jenkins, TPA.,
Augusta, Ga.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-08-16
Notice For the Discharge of
Guardian.

Take notice that on the 4th day
of September 1911, at 10 o'clock
a. m. will apply to j. D. Allen,
Judge of Probate, for the county of
Edgefeld in the state of South Caro-
lima for final discharge as guardi-
an of the estate of Lucia Ellis Sim
mons. All persons holding claims
against the said estate are notified
to present and prove the same be-
fore the said Probate Judge at said
time or be forever barred.
Annie Ellis Payne,
Guardian of the estate of Lucia Ell
lis Simmons.
S-2-4t.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-08-16
Accused of Stealing.

EE Chamberlain, of Clinton,
Me-, boldly accuses Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salve of stealing-the sting
from burns or scalds-the pain
from boils or piles. 1T robs cuts,
corns, bruises, sprains and injuries
of their terror" he says, as a heal
ing remedy its equal don't exist.
Only 25 at Penn & Holstein, w E
Lynch & Co., B Timmons.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-08-16
Toilet Articles, Etc.

Ladies, call at Mrs. N. M. jones'
and see the beautiful line of French
toilet articles that Mrs. w. G..
Hatcher has on hand. Her hair
tonic surpasses anything she has
ever tried before. Mrs. Hatcher
will take your measure for beauti-
full French corset. She guarantees
a perfect fit. These corsets were
awarded gold medal at the Lon
don and Paris dress exhibition held
at Earl's Court, London.-Ady. At
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-08-16
EDGEF1aD PRESSING CLUB.

1 wish to inform the public that
I am better equipped than ever to
do pressing and cleaning of all
kinds. Let me make your old suit
look brand new. We take especial
pains inpressing ladies, skirts. Send
us your garments. Satisfaction
guaranteed.
We make speciality of cleaning
and re-blocking hats, both felt and
Panama hats. Ring Phone No. 35
and I will send for the clothes.
Wallace Harris, Prop.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-08-16

S-9-4t.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-08-16
Improved Standard Machines.

Come in and let us demonstrate
to you the merits of the Standard
central needle sewing machine. At
ter lady sees and appreciates the
advantage of this machine she will
use no other. We are in a position
to save you money on sewing ma
chine. Edgefeld Mercantile Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-08-16
Thirst Ouenchers on Hot Days.

There is nothing like a Soda Lem
onade or Ice Cold Milk Drinks
these hot days. And you can take
a bottle of Ginger Ale or Grape
Juice home with you. Always on
Ice. w. E. Lynch & Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-08-16

Our hearse responds promptly to
all calls, and our undertaking de-
partment is we'll supplied with all
grades of cofins and caskets. Or
ders will be filled ON short notice.
Edgefeld Mercantile Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-08-16

We have opeued up a livery busi-
ness in connection with our sales
business. We can furnish you good
safe teams at all hours day or night.
New rubber tire buggies, good gen.
tie horses and good drivers. 4.
Wilson & Cantelou.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-08-16
Steam Laundry Notice.

My patrons are requested to leave
their Laundry at Jas. E. .Hart's old
stand, with Mr.. M. A. Parks.
Work sent on Tuesdays and return
ed Saturdays. Firstcclass work
guaranteed.
Respectfully,
JAMES E. HART.
4-5-11.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-08-16
A King Who Left Home

set the world to talking, but
Paul Mathulka, of Buffalo, N. Y,
saysNhe always keeps at home the
king Of laxatives-Dr. Kings New
Pills-and they're a blessing to all
his family. Cure constipation, head
ache, indigestion, dyspepsia. Only
25c at Penn &c Holstein, w E
Lynch & Co., B Timmons.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-08-16
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDI-
TORS.

All persons having claims against
the estate of B. w. Belts, deceas-
ed, will present the same duly at
tested to B.. E. Nicholson, Attor-
ney, or to the undersigned admins
tratrix, and all persons indebted to
said estate will please make pay
ment to the same.
Mrs. Emma Belts Mood,
Administrative.
S-l-4t.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-08-16
New Remedies.

We have just received line of
new medicines that are highly rec
ommended-Liquid Purin-Pepsin,
for the digestion-Glyco-phosp
an excellent tonic-Glyco-mullein
for coughs and colds liquid Div
ortiae, for the kidneys-Laxinacea
for constipation. Try these RENE
dies. b. Timmons.
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-27
DE MOCRAT TIMES.

Jack Frost has come and bit every thing that was green, except the Squire, who took warning and stayed under cover.
 Health K not very good in this community.
 The cotton here is all opened and ready for picking, a condition that has not been known in this commun- ity for several years.
 The Judge has cut his Alfalfa for the last time this year.
 Capt James l. Bradford of New Orleans, was in the community | few days looking at the prospect for killing a deer He thinks it very good, and in a few days he Will apply for license and pitch camp and IT, his luck. MT. McManus and MT Parker accompanying him.
 Mr, l H. Smalley of Memphis came down last Monday
 Mir F. c. Mckee. manager of the SIns ley plantation. will start the gin in fe days.
 Bradley Smith is good oid negro when he is asl.2ss See Bradley about getting large pumpkins for Thanksgiving.
 In few months the railroad will be completed The contractors are doing fine.
 Mir. P Jackson and his son Preston, Of Hot Springs, are here on visit, looking after their interests on Sand Ridge. MT. Jackson will return in a few days. But Preston will stay for quite awhile.
 The Squire went 10 Forrest City and thence to Memphis last Wednes- day night, returning the latter part of the week.
 MT. and Mrs. Joe Wright lost their little baby boy Joe Wright. Jr
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-27
MILD, GENTLE LAXATIVE
 FOR WOMEN GIVEN FREE

So many of the ills of women are due to habitual constipation, probably because of their false modesty on the subject. that their attention cannot be too strongly called to the importance of keeping the bowels open. II + always important to do that. regard. less of the sex. but it is especially important Ill women.
 From the time the girl begins to menstruate until mentsruation ceases she has always vastly better prospects of coming through healthy if she watches her bowel movements If you find yourself eonstpated, with bad breath. pimply complexion. headaches. belching gas and other symptoms of indigestion and constipation, take z small dose of Dr Caldwell's Syrup
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-27

Pepsin It Is woman's favorte iaxa- tive You will ind that you can do away with salts, strong cathartics, etc which are entirely unsuited to woman requirements
 Mrs Katherine Haberstroh of Me kees Rocks, Pa, and Mrs. X. | Her rick of Wheeler, Mich. who was al most paralyzed in her stomach and bowels. are now cured by the use of thi- remedy \ free sample bottle can be obtained by addressing Dr Caldwell. and after you are convinced ot lts merits buy 1t of your druggist at fifty cents and one dollar a bottle
 For the free sample address pr. w B. Caldwell 4o2 Caldwell building, Monticello. III.
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-27

last Frida} night. He died at o'clock The little fellow was k months old and had been i'll for three weeks and a half They toek him 0 the doctor several times and did d they could 10 save him, but 10 no avail He gradually grew worse. and was at the point of death several times. until finally the Lord called him to rest. Father Mother, little sister and Grandparents besides other relatives mourn his death He was buried at the sand Ridge cemetery They have our kindly sympathy
 S.L.--. IliIL .L
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-27
Aocona school Halloween Party

 Tuesday night, October Sl, the pupils of Aocona school will give a box supper and Halloween party. Fortune telling. ghosts, Jaek-o-Lan- tern apple bobbiug witches, black eats etc, miH be the order of the evening
 All the girls and ladies are invited to bring boXes.and the boys well filled pockets of money especially pennies. Tie proceeds of supper will be used for benefit Of the school.
 Everyone cordially invited and earnestly urged 10 attend
 Very Sincerely
 Claudia Ninson, Teacher.
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-27
\ Medicine that Gives Confidence

Is F0ley'S Honey and Tar Compound
 Mrs T ] Adams, 522 No. Kansas Ave Columbus. Kansas, Writes; "For number of Years my children have been subject to coughs and colds used Foley < Honey and Tar Com pound and found that it. cured ther coughs and colds. 50 1 keep il iii the house all line time Refuse substi-
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-27
X High Grade Blood Purifier

to f43 ~aHdel- drug store and buy q bot- 2 l.3i t B E tButauie Blood Balm II will M4#E2 a8a eHH3e8 y8a1 b4eod and build up t@4t AtakeHed areaen-ao@u system. E F. B atanieed tQ .Hre ali btgaa di~pa>t> and ee5ta 4H3A4af~ sl3ett 8=
 Rheumatism.
 #Hefs EatiE- ~otc~
 >An4IIiIe bl1l4 H4z-4u
 tHl#fE#5
 ftEt8sa
 ft=Hiu- tauur@
 ttt-tfr-s and Bumps
 llIIE Fans
 i.Upf.- old sons
 ~.rula3a ot NrratI-
 ~apetafj0- ~4r9. Boil. CarWncle~ E. R
 sr ati laeer hi2od Trouble, by Killing the 1E7Essff5 t-IazaE and eN polling T. from the syst eH F E b ]. tdp only blood remedy thal .8la e9 af~ tGeft fore t=rHres and heals al s43ts F l.#H alE else fails T per large bottle AlAeata.lAaHs far home cure sample free by Nf4t7H E45+aIa tff4ed Balm Co Atlanta. t,a
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-27
Claudia Ninson, Teacher
~-s . ~x

There are lots of hickory nuts in the woods this year, and they are now ripe and falling, but good walnuts and oceans are not so plentiful.
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-27
Meeting oi the St Francis County
 Teachers Association.

With Prof James NJ Wilson, County examiner. presiding rhe St Francis County Teachers Association held very profitable meeting fast Saturday afternoon at the High School building
 Those present whose names appear ed on the program, responded With interesting talks on the subjects a~. signed them. Each speaker had some valuable thought to give, and il 0a> expressed in terms that Naald make 1t most impressive All seemed To realize the powerful influence Tor good ar evil the teacher may wie.a iH his community
 It k to he regretted that a55re teachers were not present. and fh4t no patron was interested enough to attend the meeting The object If this association k 10 further the cause of education in ~t Frauci. county by creating more interest in schoolwork Tine live. Wide awake. progressive teachers have sought to accomplish this by banding tHe teachers of the county together for the mutual exchange af ideas and fHe discussion of pedagogical questions
 No one who ciaims ta be teacher should fail 10 attend these meetings. Those who do not have enere4 and ambition enough Co attend. should. iu justice tp the pupils under tUeu. get out of the work They are uat true teachers. for true teachers, fake advantage q every opportunity ta iH= crease their ability, hot fer }ht b7ssf bilily of an increase in wages. but that they may better assist the sfTIlg- gIing child t9 reaei tie gaal 8f His ambitions,
 Patrons anxious ta see tbe ,eHa8H of our country placed in better condition, shoad attend these meet ings. when convenient Nothing en= c0urages a struggling teacher more than the kindly interest and support of friends and patrons.
 Later, announcements Of he next meeting will be made. At sG s u et- ing live subjects WlIl be di-ta~>es. md an effort will he made se secure 4sft prominent man to make aH addres~
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-27
James (. Dahlman. "C0N b0y" Mayo.
 al Omaha. "IhrNNs fht IArinf"

Mayor Jas C. DahIman started lis career as a CON boy, and k af present Mayor of Omaha, and has tbe fal8W ing record SheritI of Dawes GQ. Neb. three terms: Mayor If Caadr8n. two terms: Democratic Natl Commit teeman. eight years; Mayor of Omaha. six years. and in l9l0 Candidate far Governor of Nebraska Writes rU Foley X Go. Chicago. he says I have taken FoIey'S kiduel HlI, and they have given me d great dea. If relief so l cheerfuty recommend them. Yours truly, signed jame. C. Dahlman
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-27

Visitors were Mss Tommye Davis, Nrs T ! Davis and Miss sweet. IieGH6 adjourned 10 meet with lie Misses Wolfe on October 3o.
 Corresponding Sec.
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-27
\ Foleys Kidney A
 E9 ill ! g
What They Will Do for You

They will cure your backache strengthen your kidneys. cor. rect urinary irregularities, build up the worn cut tissues, and eliminate the excess uric acid that causes rheumatism. Pre-. vent Bright's Disease and Dia bates, and restore health and strength. Refuse substitutes
 ]. T. SANDERS.