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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-29
Patent Is Cancctcd.

Washington, January 2s.-FollowinE
President Taft'S Intervention in Icgis-
lation to prohibit the use OF poisonous
p~hosphorous. and hearings before the
House Committee on Ways and Means
on the Esch bill TO prevent using such
material in match manufacture, the
Patent Office to-day cancelled the
patent to the Diamond Match, Company
on acsquisuiphfue. That substance is
considered q harmless substitute for
white PHOSPHORUS, which is claimed 10
cause necrosis and other. diseases. This
action, taken at the instance Of the so
called trust itself, for "humanitarian'
purposes. was iii conformanco with a
letter which President Taft addressed
last Thursday to Commissioner Of
Labor Nell, Professor Edwin r. Sclig-
man. of Columbia University. and At
torney Ralston. for the American Fed
Grafton OF Labor, as trustees of tho
patent, suggesting the cancellation Of
tho patent.
The Esch bill was Introduced to pro-
htbit the use OF poisonous PHOSPHORUS
IN match manufacture, and at the hear
ings before the Ways and Means Com
mittcc a suspicion arose that its enact
mont you'd give the Diamond Match
COMPANY and its licenses q; monopoly
fn the match industry ,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-29
WILL FUND ITS DEBT
Arrangements Made for Putting IL
Lcria On Its Feet.

Washington, January 2S-Tle Con-
Eress OF Liberia has passed legislation
to enable that country to negotiate tho
contemplated loan of $1,000, 600 for tho
fundinE of its debt. The State Depart
ment was so advised in a cablegram
received to-day from William b. Crum,
american minister at Monrovia. The
loan VIII be made by American, Brit
ish. French ana possibly German bank
.crS. The government of Liberia, tho
minister adds, has ratified tho agree
ment with Great Britain establishinE
the boundary line between Liberia and
Sierra Leone. n British possession. L..
j.. Faulkner, who was a member OF the
American commission which visited liz
IBERIA in 1909. and who is now agent
OF the Ltberlan in It's
~financial negotiations. has left Monro-
Via for the United Stutcs.
This, in the view OF state DEPART
ment officials. indicates that tho situa-
ton In Liberia, including the boundary
disputes, has cleared TO the point
where the bankers will soon be able
10 enter into an arrangement with tho
African republic for placing It on Its
Icct. In line with its efforts to HELM
Iberia tho United States government
Will permit the American diplomats
and consular agents to Represent liz
IBERIA abroad. This is already being
done in a few instances. "
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-29
KILLS w CATS
Experiment Mny Show How T,rfEC
mud Miss E;iOnscr Dicd.

Experiment May Show How T.-fEs
mud Miss Eiiosscr Died.
cumberland Md, January 2S.--States
Attorney I;obb conducted an cNpcri-
mcnt to-day. killing two cats in the
parlor Of the homo Of Lewis r. Elosscr.
10 test a theory that Charles T.. Twigr
and his bctrothcd, Grace CLOSER. met
death BY accident on the evening pre-
cedtng what was TO have been their
wedding. day. Drs. John r. LittleGeId
and Arthur III. Hawkins. employed by
States Attorney Robb in his expert
ment. found that the animals died from
the fumes of carbon m0noxide. The
parlor where the experiment was con
ducetcd was arranged as on the day
of the tragedy.
Tho cats were placed in a crate on
INC sofa on which the dead bodies OF
Twigg and Miss l.Iosscr were found.
Tile doctors who conducted tha
autopsy discredit the death BY
a~sphyNiation theory. They found cvi-
potassium.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-29
DEFENSE IS PLANNED
Scientists VIII Eight Hnrd to Sccure
fctdy Fortune.

Especial 10 The Times Dispatch.1
Boston. Mass, January oS.-La wyers
in the contest TO Offset the effort OF
George w Glover and DR.. Il. j. Foster
Eddy. respectively son and adopted son
OF the late Mrs. Mary G.. Baker Eddy
foundcr Of Christian Science. 10 Re,
strain the terms of her will giving he
Christian Science Church in Koston
about seooo.ooo from going into cf-
fect. announced to-day IN a statement
that the defense has been planned in
a secret conference between Henry Af.
Bakcr and other attorneys of he
Ghristian Science leaders; The defense
Mother Church her restduary legatee
has not 50 designated the church as to
make 1t 1.-THE recipient OF her generosity.
In the sense contemplated. N the stat
will a SPECIFIC purpose to which the
large gift was to be put. namely: THAT
the balance OF said income and such
portion Of personal property as may
used by said residuary legatee Tor
more effectuelly extending the religion
Glover and Eddy contend hat the
shire do not permit a church to receive
SO large. a sum of money as Mrs. Eddy
wished to give.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-29
GRAND OLD WOMAN DIES
Mrs. HrlttnDuin Kcnnon WAS C:rcnt-
Grnnddnughtc Of Martin Washington.

GrnEddnughtcr 0f Martini Washington.
Especial to The Timcs-Dispatch.l
Washington. y, c.. January Is
Mrs. britannia Wellington kcnnon,
Observation-Disclosures or Martha WASH
ipston. nineiy-siX years old, died here
this morning at her home. Tudor
Place"
Mrs. Kennon was ono OF the grand
Old women of Washington society, and
he Oldest living student or the George
town convent. When lafayette visit
cd this country In 1924. he stopped With
her grandfather. Robert Hcter, the first
Mayor of Georgetown. Mrs. IIennon
was only ninc years old at the limo, and
always claimed that SHE could rcincm-
her tho gallant Frenrhman holding her
on his knee. IN her Eirlhood Mrs. Ken
non was regarded as Very beautiful,
and she Was one of the most notable
of tho famous capital bellies. January
G. 1913, she married Commodore Bevcr-
ley Kennon, Il personal friend of Pres
ident John Tyler. who was afterwards
killed by the explosion OF the big gun
"Pcaccmaker," while 1t was being
tested oil board the warship Princes
ton. The funeral services were hold
In tho White House.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-29
sTRAUS A PEACE MAN
but He wants the Panama Canal Wen
Fortified.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.1
New York, January 2S.-Oscar
Straus, recently United states minister
to, Turkey sailed to-day on the steam
ship New York for a trip to tho West
said:
II am a peace man. and nrrly be-
lievc tho way to secure poaco is to b
prepared to enforce ii. It Is essential
that VIC spend at least 1 per cent. OF
the cost Of thcocanai In Qualifications.
to protect It and assure It's neutrality
to all peaceful commerce.
so strong IL peace man am that
feel certain Secretary Knox will be-
tore long secure all arbitration treaty
with Great Britain. and following thar
thcro Will come the establishment OF
All International ~court-result: nni-
Ncrsal peace and rapid disarmament by
all tho great movers"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-29
VIII Lcaxc Conf Lands.

Washington. u. G.. January 2S.-Ex-
plicttly barring the companies ana
1neir ~stocanolders, the Senate Commit
tee on Public Lands to-day authorized
It's chairman. Senator Nelson, OF Mln-
ncsota. 10 report favorably ethe ad-
ministration bill, providing for the
leasing of the coal lands OF Alaska.
Interstate Commerce Commission
is authorized 10 fix the price at which
coal mined on the leased lands may
BIO sold or transported. The area Of
land which may be leased to any per-
son or corporation Is limited to 1850
acres.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-29
ANGRY WITH HARMON
Mine Workers Seek to prevent Ills .Ad-
dress to Them.

Especial to The Times D~ispatch.l
columbus. o.. january 2S.-Social-
'sts among the delegates to the con
vcIition OF minc workers today made
4 violent protest against permitting
Governor hudson Harmon to make an
address before the convention. because
oftthe fact that he ordered out troops
70 stop. tho %rioting during the street
Gar strike in this city last summer.
The protest was o~vcrruicd, however,
and the Governor was permitted TO
speak. After tho Governors speech,
which was complimentary to union
labor and n tribute TO tho miners,
Philip Veal. OF Illinois. Jumped to his
feet and demanded that the Governor
answer several questions. bur prcsi-
dent Lewis refused TO allow him TO
state them, The Governor was given
a vote Of thanks.
The Irwin field controversy WAS re-
rivcd inn debate over the adoption
charged that 1850 had been taken from
the fund Ola local union in the Irwin
ileid. and he said that strikes financed
by tho international organization
should be under the control OF the ma
tional head. Tho report was a15ptod.
/. Ihe convention to-day refused to al
low the ~Nova.Scd.!a and Canadian min
ors to form q separate organization.
Inc convention probably will close
Monday night
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-29
SPAIN IS ALARMED
seeks Means. or Restricting Tide OF
EniIrInfinn =

SEEKS NtHhs " RcsfrictinE Tide Of
EmiErBtiUn.
Madrid. January 2S.-Spain is alarm
ed over the extent OF emigration. IT is
cstlnlatcd mat nearly 100000 persons
leave this country annually for ,,cw
homes in North and South America.
IT Is proposed to begin large public
works in order to give employment 10
those who might otherwise seek work
in foreign places.
Senior Gassctt. the new Minister Of
Agriculture and Public Works. has
told King Alfonso that Spanish ami
grafton Is due chiefly to tho restric-
tion IN agriculture resulting from Il
lack Of irrigation. and the means re
ready communication in certain country
districts. This has resulted In poverty.
aggravated by an Increased cost Of
labor. f3 "
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-29
NO MORE STANDING ROOM
Patrons Must Be Seated or Kent Ont

Of Theatre.
New York. January 2S.-Thcre will
he ne more stanling-room in New York
theatres. Theatrical managers were
notified by Fire Commissioners Waldo
to-day thai the prevalent practice of
allowing patrons TO stand in the mas
SagewayS back of tho seats is as much
a violation of the Law as tho prohibited
standing In aislcs. He bases the ruling
on a recent decision Of the Supreme
Court, which held II unlawful to per-
nit patrons to stand in any part OF
the house during 4 performance Rs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-29

Washington. January 2S.-an in
Testigation to demonstrate what han
pened to the Ballinger-Pinchot com
mittee's special report which Repre-
sentative Hitchcock, OF Nebraska. de-
clared had been u~naccountabIy lost in
Its transmission from the House 10 the
Committee on Agriculture, was begun
to-day by tho House Committee on
Rules.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-29
GARROs LOST IN CLOUDS

Aviator Dnrted About In Space, 100
Feet In Air.
HoIston, Tex, January 2S.-Roland
-. Garros was lost in tho clouds for
ten minutes to-day. He was trying Tor
an altitude record. and explained after
alighting that no darted about in
space about 5000 feet In the air.
II was lost" GarrOs declared. "NNhen
tho earth did como within view I did
not know my direction. and tho coun-
try Tor miles around seemed nothing
Out LEVEL pkdluS.' q
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-29
Rl0TING is RENEWED
Pcupic Protest Against Lease Of Islands
tHf fO IJnIfed Sfafcs l

- N ~ LIEVVt ""|""-"I
~ Qua yaquil, Ecuador, January Is
The anii-govcrnfment riOting in pro-
test against the projected Lease Of the
Galapagos Islands to the United States
was renewed last night. Amob stoned
the residence Of President-l1icct 1cs-
trada and the offices OF FL TEMPO. the
government organ
The police prevented the crowds from
bat 1t was necessary to call on tho
mounted forces. The latter charged
and dispersed the rioters. at midnight
tho city was quiet again
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-29
AGAIN POSTPONED

MfeCurdy Can't MIKE Flight on Ac-
count of High Winds.
Key West, Fla. January 81 viator
j.. A.. p. McCurdy to-day was agar
to Havana. High winds and n rough
sea-, intwhich he feared his pontoons
would be insufficient to save him tf he
fell. were given as the causes.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-29
Death OF Mrs. w,rd.

toptCIaI @ TIC IlTnaS-IJ1Spntch.1 "|,
Boston, Mass, January h23.--Mrs
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward, u
thoress and leader inTthe movement
against vivisection. died at here home
in Newton &C 6 o'clock tonight Of
heart failure. She was sixty;hve years
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-29
LOCAL OPTi0NlsTs SCORE
First Contest ON Prohibition In Ain

First Contest ON Prohibition In .tln-
bnmn House.
Montgomery. Ala. January 2S.-Lo-
cal. optionists scored their first victory
In tho House of Representatives this
afternoon. when tho c~masculated Fu-
quay resolution, introduced a.few DAYS
ago. which demands that Governor
ONeal enforce the prohibition laws
and take steps to impeach the officers
who are derelict In the enforcement
of these laws. 1t is now said that
bill through or hold up all other leg.
-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-29

Best Service in California,
STANDARD or tourist. Latter personally con-
Quoted Without change from Washington,
berth ~ vsa&yys Wa0hingion- Sunget Route.
Office go East Main Street, ,~Ss@
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-29
WHEELING HEARD FROM
No Accident Mars Voyage of I.fttlo
4t1 Vessel. 5l

Washington. January 2S.--Tho gun
Cuba, to-day. This advice came to the
Navy Department by wireless, setting
mt rest the fears for the iittle vessels
safety. No accident married tho voy-
age; and ali aboard the vessel are
"SttN Be-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-29

Call to Tnft's Aid.
WASHINGTON, January 3s.--RepsesenS
tettye Call, Of MassachussttA. q sMe1tsy
The herald., 1911-01-19

Next Tuesday night the postponed
meeting of Ladies' Guild will be held
at the rectory. This will be the quar-
terly or social meeting, and a large
attendance is expected. An interesting
program is being prepared.
The Junior Auxiliary will meet at
the old church tomorrow evening at 4
o'clock. This is the Junior Missionary
Society. There will be a great deal to
come before the meeting and we hope
for large number in attendance.
We were glad to have as a visitor
last Sunday Rev. Mr.. Tansey, father of
our friend, Mr.. Reuben Tansey. He is
a remarkable specimen of a we'll pre-
served old man, and we will welcome
him again to our midst.
The rector had a very pleasant and
appreciated letter from the Rev. John
F. Foster, who lately left Algiers to
take charge of the Methodist Church
in DeRidder He writes very encour-
agingly of the work in his new field
and his many friends will be glad to
know that he has been accorded, as he
so well deserves. a hearty welcome by
those in his new charge.
The Church Club of the Diocese of
Louisiana gave a banquet on Tuesday
night in honor of the clergy who have
recently come into the diocese. 1t
was a pleasure to meet the new priests
wac nave cast in their lot with us. and
to welcome them to our family circle.
Mr.. Ben F. Finney, travelling secre-
tary of the Brotherhood of st. Andrew
will be vita the Mount Olivet Chapter
of the Brotherhood on Saturday at 8
p. m. The meeting is called at the
rectory, and all are asked to be pres
ent.
The herald., 1911-01-19
CIVIL DISTRICT COURT.

Succession of Mrs. Cecilia +. Han.
ratty, widow of Christopher Thompson;
will. - Merrick, Lewis, Gensler,
Schwarz; Carroll. Henderson G. Carroll
attorneys.
Mrs c. Z. Thompson leaves all that
she dies possessed of 10 her brother
Francis Hanratty. who is named tesla
mentory executory, with siezen and
without bond.
Succession of Elizabeth Germes, Civil
District Court for the Parish of Or.
leans, No. 95260.-Notice is given TO
the creditors OF this estate and to all
others herein interested to show cause
within ten days from the present notl-
ficatIOn, If any they have or can, why
the account presented by Joseph Moss
meier, administrator Of the estate
should not be approved and hOmOlo,
gated and the funds distributed in &C.
cordance herewith.
In re tutOrship of minors. Elizabeth
and Charles Watzke.-P. F. Hennessey,
sey, attorney.
Vaudeville John Sangassan VS.. Jas
NJ. Kelly; 1920 clamp F. & w. j
Hennessey, attornys.
The herald., 1911-01-19
ARTICLE /.

The name OF this corporation shall be the
HYGENOL MEDICINE COMPANY, and as
such 1t shall have authority 10 contract
to sue and be sued; to use a corporate seal.
and same to alter at pleasure: TO lease.
purchase. convey. mortgage and pledge prop
erty both real and personal; TO borrow
money; to elect or appoint such officers, di-
rectors, agents or employees the inter
eSts of the company may require; to adopt
rules for the management Of its business.
And said corporation, during its existence,
which shall be for ninety nine years from
the date hereof, shall have authority. with
out limitation or restriction, to do and
perform all acts and things requisite TO
carry out the purposes for which it was
created. Its dOmicile shall be in New Or
leans, Louisiana. All legal process shall
be served on either the President or Sec
rotary and Treasurer.
The herald., 1911-01-19
MORTGAGES RECORDED.
MOUNT OLIVET NOTES.
There was quite a large attendal

There was quite large attendance
upon the illustrated lecture on The
Infancy and Early Years of Jesus
hrist," given in the old church on
"wednesday, the 18th. The lecture had
been postponed from the previous Fri
day night on account of the absence
of the rector at funeral down the
coast. After the recital OF the Greed
and prayers, the pictures were shown
and two hymns were sung, 1T came
upon the midnight clear" and 20, lit
tie town of Bethlehem" The Radiop-
ticon, which was managed by Mr.. A.
r. Woolf. proved itself an able instru-
ment in enlarging the pictures on the
screen, as each picture was thrown
upon the screen the rector told the
story that II was intended to portray
Last Sunday night We had the pleas
ure and privilege of having with us
the Rev. Harry Castles. missionary
of the Church of England in China.
who brought to us a message straight
from the mission fields of Africa and
China. 1t is good to know that he
expects to visit us some week night
and Will then bring with him some
pictures of the country and people
where he is now at work. We hope
also to have Mrs. Castles over to at
tend a meeting of the Woman's Auxili.
airy OF the parish to give some of her
experiences in the work.
The Rev. Caleb B. X. Weed. of Lake
Charles, has been a guest at the rec
tory in the early part of the week. He
left for home on Wednesday.
The herald., 1911-01-19
ARTICLE VIII.

Whenever this corporation is dissolved.
either by limitation or from any other rea-
son or cause whatever, its affairs shall be
liquidated under the supervision OF three
llquidatinS commissioners to be appointed
from among the stockholders Of the com.
PAW, at general meeting OF the stock
holders convened after thirty days previous
notice, by publication or otherwise and on
the assent Of majority in amount OF the
capital stock.
The said commissioners shall remain in
ONCE until the affairs Of the company shall
have been fully liqudated. In the event of
the inability OF said commissioners to act
from any cause whatever the remaining
commissioner or commissioners shall elect q
successor
The herald., 1911-01-19

Notice of all elections shall be given by the
Secretary TO each stakeholder by mail, d-
Cected to his last known place OF residence.
The directors shall elect from their own
number, a President. a Nice-Presidcnt and
a Secrctary-Trcasurer. Until the first Mon
day in January, 1912. and until their sue
cessOrS are elected and qualified. the follow
ing named persons shall constitute the
Board Of Directors of this corporation, TO
wit: lrenee Amardeil, Charles Ferran and
Louis Il. Giraud. Of whom Irrnee Amardeil
shall be President, Charles Fcrran shall be
NicePresident and Louis Il. Giraud shall be
Secretary Urea Surer
majority Of the Board Of Directors
shall constitute a quorum for the tranSac.
tiOn Of business. NacanieS on the Board Of
Directors shall be filled by the remaining
members OF the board for the unexpred
term. and failure to elect directors and
officers shall in nOwiSe invalidate this char
ter, but the directors and officers shall re-
main in office until said directors and Off
GERS can be elected.
The herald., 1911-01-19

Of one hundred dollar, each. n,r.,,
cash or issued In paymrn. q aOe
ally rendered to said company mr. ICES auN
and merchandiSe furni,a.H All t 10, 50
Of stock shall be mad. on ... Lnot uansis(
corporation. Of %
Any stockholdrr. his ST.. .o.,or III,
desiring to diSpos" Of hi. --.-k heraihns sas
first give the refusal % sam. T., ~ %
pOratiOn or its SiurbI,ri... ~ this n
ten days from date Of aN.- Sto 70 ,ast
shall have one vote fug .... ,hare' Aaaolt.
standing in their nam. 40. ,u. bnoES" 50
company. 1niS cprpura...- .t, y''pAs OF ny
mess when the ua..,>r-. ..,r.i,,ii Oegln u
~ IA" S'i''' nave '."A -i,cribed
Az Il o.. ~.
The herald., 1911-01-19
ARTICLE VII.

No stockholders of this corporation shall
be held liable or responsible for the con
tracts of this corporation, or its faults or
defaults, in any further sum than the I'M
paid balance due this corporation on the
shares OF stock subscribed for or owned by
him, nor shall any infOrmality in Organiza-
ton have the effect OF rendering this char
ter null, or of exposing any stOckholder to
any liability beyond the unpaid balance, IL
any. due on his stock
The subscribers hereto have set opposite
their respective names the number Of shares
Of the capital stock subscribed to bv them
respectively, and same shall serve in lieu
Of a subscription list
Thus done and signed at New Orleans,
Louisiana. on this - day OF December
1910, in the presence Of George Janvier and
Alex Williams. competent witnesses, reSid
ing in this parish who have signed these
presents, together with the said appears
and me, Notary. after a reading of the
whole.
tOriginal sgnedl
EMILIEN PERRIN, 10 shares.
VICTOR WOGAN, 10 shares.
GEORGE JANVIER,
ALIEN WILLIAMS.
JOHN JANVIER, Notary Public
!. the undersigned Recorder of Mortgages.
in and for the Parish Of Orleans, State OF
Louisiana. do hereby certify that the above
and foregoing act Of Incorporation % the
"WoSan Realty Co., Ltd was this day
duly recorded in my office, in book 1OIS,
folio -.
New Orleans. Dec 10 1910
tSigned) EMILE LEONARD, ID. L.
(SeaD
| hereby certify the above and foregoing
to be a true and correct copy Of the orig.
inal act of Incorporation OF the WOgan
Realty Company, Limited, on file and of
record in my office, together with the certi
ticate OF the Recorder Of Mortgages.
In faith whereof, witness my official sea-
and signature this 18th day OF December
1910, JOHN JANEIER
tSeaD Notary Public.
Dec 30 20 Jan ) Il 10 &c 1911
The herald., 1911-01-19
CHARTER
OF "HYGENOL MEDICINE COMPANY"
STATE OF LOUISIANA, PARISH OF Or
LEANS, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS.

BE II known, that on this twentieth day
Of December. 1870 before me, Oramel II.
Simpson. notary public in and foe Orleans
Parish, State of Louisiana, duly commits
stoned and qualified. and in the presence Of
the witnesses hereinafter named and under
signed, personally appeared the parties
whose names are hereuntO subscribed. who
declared: that availing themselves OF ths
laws OF this state relative to corporations
they do by these presents constitute them
selves a corporation for the objects and
purposes hereinafter mentioned.
The herald., 1911-01-19
ARTICLE VI.

This act OF Incorporation may be changed,
modified or amended, or this corporation
may be dissolved, by and with the consent
Of three fOurths OF the capital stock, pres
ent or represented at a general meeting Of
stockholders called for that purpose, after
written notice as hereinabove provided for.
In case Of the dissolution or termination
Of thS corporation either by limitation Of
its charter or for any other cause, its af-
fairs snail be liquidated by three commits
siOnerS selected by the stockholders at Il
general meeting, as hereinabOve set forth.
said commissioners shall remain in Off 20
until the affairs of this corporation snail
have been fully liquidIted. and, in case ~
the death, resignation or incapacity Of one
or more of said commissioners the survl-
vOr or survivors shall continue TO act.