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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-25

Lewis Strang, the automobile racer
who lost his LIE the other day, was ap-
parently the victim OF an accident for
which he was not responsible and which
could not have been foreseen. and his
fate is 10 be sincerely regretted. There
is no sense, however, in lauding him. as
some are doing. as a hero who gave his
life 10 save another. The farmer whose
wagon re tried 10 pass was in no danger
whatever, unless from strang himself
and there was no saving life" in the
case
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-25
OFT AT sEVEyTY-THREE

The man who is just setting out at sew
enty-three years Of age upon a twenty
seven year cruise in his private yacht
seems first 10 have taken the precaution
T. have the courts pass favOrably upon
his sanity. Why should he have done
that? What saner thing could a man DO
upon retiring from business, instead Of
moping I'm a corner Of the world awaiting
the inevitable, than arbitrarily TO put
the inevitable aside for twenty-seven
years and start out
For 10 admire and for TO sec
For 20 be'old the world so wide.
We shall not quote the next line, which
says deprecatlngly: 1T never done no
good 10 me-" II will do good 10 this
scptuagenarian with a superfuous GER
tificate Of sanity.
We like the spirit Of the enterprise the
uncOnquerabfp. neyersay-die spirit of it,
IT reminds us Of man in the circle Of our
acquaintance who took up the game Of
golf at eighty-twO years Of age II does
not require twenty-seven years 10 learn
the game II golf as It will 10 complete
this fine old boys cruise hut it requires
almost az many years. That eighty-two-
year-old Is now eighty-seven. and is. of
course, still playing golf Re has some
thing 10 live for in learning golf. which
means that he has many happy and use
full years still before him. Suppose when
b, first was tempted by the sight Of a
driver and n brassie he had said 10 him
self 1T u too late. My chances Of
life at eiehiy-two are about two weeks"
Docs any one suppose for a moment that
he would be alive to-day.
The psalmist may have been right
about the pains Of existence after passing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-25

The Evening Post" speaks feelingly
% the evil spectacle OF Murphy domi-
Eating debating. ordering legislation
"over the telephone. as Boss Platt used
"to. and being received by Governor Dix
'es power in the affairs OF the state
almost his co-equal IN the government"
Can this individual be the Mister" Muir
ply OF Room 212." with his high ideals
and new standards for Democracy?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-25

Arlington, Mass. July 24.-Homer Dlman,
whose body was found to-day on a Swiss
glacier. had been travelling abroad with
his mother, Mrs. Fred L. Diman during
the last year. HIS father the late Fred
l.. Diman, was a we'll known musician
Young Diman was graduated from Worces-
ter Academy and had passed the Harvard
University entrance examinations He in
tended to enter Harvard this fall.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-25

The Commissioner OF the Department
OF Health reports that so far this year
the mortality OF infants under twelve
months has been 7i6 below last years
figures. That is an encouraging gain,
especially since the population OF the
city is larger every year and the number
OF births Is greater. II has been better
in 1911 than Il was IN 1910. and the
material decrease In deaths shows that
hot weather itself does not kill infants
so much as the deterioration IN food in
cident thereto. Proper food and rational
treatment OF the very young will in time
end the grave reproach OF the present
excessive infant death rate both in city
and country
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-25
AoUITANIA BIGGEST OF ALL
New Cunarder TO Surpass Proposed
Hamburg-American Liner.

London, July 2i-The plans for the new
steamer Aquitan,a. which the Cunard com
panv Is building az Clydebank, have bean
modified 70 make the vessel the largest
IN the world. Her length will exceed 20
feet, and Re ten feet greater than the
length ~ the 50.on-ton liner Imperator,
which the Hamburg-American line will
put into service in the spring % 1913.
II Is also stated that the Aquitania viii
be one knot faster than her German rival
Her original specifications called for a
length OF SIS feet and a speed % twenty
three knots. She will accommodate four
thousand passengers.
Until the Olympic entered the service OF
the White Star line the Cunarders Maure-
tan'a and Lusitania were the biggest mer-
chant vessels IN the world. being 100 feet
long and having gross tonnage OF $3.50
The Cunard lire still holds the record for
speed. as nothing has come near the
Mauretania's record average speed OF 100
knots for an entire voyage,
II was rumored recently that the White
Star line would build another big liner, 70
be called the Gigantic, but II IS said she
will be identical in dimensions with the
45,cJo-ton Olympic and Titanic, which are
each So feet 8 inches long
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-25
NEW YORK SOCIETY.

Mrs ogden Goelet is at Divonne-les-
Balns. where she VIII stay ior the mex
three weeks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-25

Ingenious Black Hand artists exploded
q bomb yesterday in a milk wagon on a
crowded ferryboat When will leaden-
footed justice catch up with the actiyi-
ties OF these cowardly miscreants?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-25

Mrs. ". K Vanderbilt. jr.. and her chill
dren are at Baden Baden, ard at the END
OF this week will proceed by automobile
20 Carlsbad for a months stay.
Bisbee daily review., 1911-10-19
IN THE PROBATE COURT

or the County of Cochise. Territory of Arizona.
 In the Matter of the Guardianship of John M. Letson, a minor.
 Order to show Cause why Order of Sale Of Real Estate should not be made.
 It appearing to this Court. by the petition this day presented and filed by James Letson, Guardian of the Fs- tate of John Nj. Letson, minor. that it is necessary to sell tho whole or some portion of the real estate of the estate or said minor, and it ap- bearing from said petition that t is Tor the best interests of said minor and his estate that said sale be made. and t further appearing that the prop erty sought to be sold consists of un- divided interests in cer5ain patented mining claims. in the Warren Mining District, Coehise County, Territory of Arizona, and that the same is not sus- ceptible Of division between the estate of sand minor and his co-owners:
 It is therefore ordered by this Court: That all persons interested in the estate of said deceased appear before the said Probate Court on Thursday. the End day Of November, A. D. 1911, at the hour Of 10 o'clock am. of said day. at the court room of said Court. at the court house in the city Of Tombstone, Cochise County, Territory Of Arizona, to show cause why an order should not be granted to saS James Letson, Guardian as aforesaid, to sell so much of the said real estate as shall be necessary, and that a copy of this order be published four successive weeks in the Bisbee Daily Review. a newspaper printed and published in the said County of COchise.
 Dated September $0th, 19g1.
 FRANK w GOoDBODY,
 Judge of ihe Probate Court.
Bisbee daily review., 1911-10-19
Legal Advertisements
NOTICE


 Notice is hereby given that the un. 'dersigned was duly appointed as as. signee Of the estate of Robert r Chadwick and Alace A Chadwick Co partners. trading and dolng business under the firm name aud style of Robert T. Chadwick and Company. on, the 22nd day Of Septemoer. A. D. MI, and that Deed of Assisnment was duly filed and recorded In the or flee of the County Recorder of Co., chise County, at Tombstone, Arizona. as by law required: also a good and sufficient Bond was duly made in the sum of Five Thousand (s5. 900. = 00) dollars. and approved by Hon orable Fletcher Nj. Doan. Judge of the District Court of the Sec ond Judicial District of the Terri tory of Arizona, in and for the County of Cochise, and thereafter re- corded in the office of the County Re corder of said Coehise County, Ari- zona.
 That said Assignment was made for the benefit of ali such creditors of the said Robert T. Chadwick and Com pany, as will consent to accept their proportional share of the debtors es. tate.
 THEREFORE, Notice is hereby giv- en that all creditors consenting to such assignment shall make known to the Assignee their consent in writin.. at Bisbee. Arizona, within four (4) months after the publication of this notice, and that no creditor not as. senting shall receive or take any bene- it under this assignment; provided, that any creditor who has not had actual notice of this assignment, may make known his assent at any time before any distribution of assets has been made.
 IN WITNESS WHEREOF. I have
 hereunto set my hand this second day of September A. D. 1911. J. W. WOOD. i ASSIGNEE. of the Estate of Robert T Chadwick and Company. Insolvent Debtor.
Bisbee daily review., 1911-10-19
or TIE SHOOTING OF WHALES
M nedford Mercnrrl

(New Bedford Mercnry)
 The announcement that Theodore Roosevelt was going to Long Beach. Cal. to harpoon whales is contra dieted. The fact is they do not har poon whales at Long Beach. but shoot thetA with a gun. The shooting of iinback whales, a species ignored by the New Bedford whaler. who pur- sues only the sperm and right whale, has lately become a pastime with y5ciasmcn, and Frank Brown. who maintains the unique industry of naDufacturing whaling implements for the .3wlaie, hunters, Of sthc sworld, has sold a number Of ,wlIaliiig gnns lately 70 sporismcn. But shooting a bomb into whale is a very different thing from the profession Of the mighty Quecgncg. who ate his steaks mostly raw. or of the Wieldcr Of the long lance. now wildly cibowcd. with which Nathan Swain did kill fifteen Whales between 8 eunrise aud a snnset
Bisbee daily review., 1911-10-19
BERTHoLD GMEHLE. W. K. TONKIN.
MorIcg FoR PunLlcArlon

oisFAltI IMENT OF THE INTERIOR
 '. $. LAND OFFICE at PHCFNIx' Arizona, September ls. 1911.
 NOTICE is hereby given that UiI- ham Storey, of Lowell, Arizona. who. on January 10, 1909. made Hornestead Entry No. 02.5ss. for S i-2 gF 1-s Sec. 2l. \ i-2 NE 1-8 Section 2S. Town' ship 22 s. Range 2G. EG & SRB & sT meridian. has filed nntiee af i,,to.,ts.,.. .s make Final Communication Proof. to eg. tablish claim to the land above dcs. cribed. before J. D. Taylor, Tr. & Com. missioner at Bisbee. Arizona, an fhe ,z9th day Of october. 1911. -s
 Claimant Hsutcs as witnesses.
 JOSIAH J. MUIRHEAD. of Bjsl,bc Arizona. 70
 PRESTON FLETCHER. of lowell.
 BYRON c. WILLIAMS. of Bisboe. Arizona.
 MAuRICE D wHELAN, of Bisbcc. Arizona.
 FRANK Il. PARKEal g.rr,er.
Bisbee daily review., 1911-10-19

laden overcoat, proclaimed him 'Scotty, and the good fellows, " over whom he once reigned king, welcomed him back to the throne.
 "Scotty's" following increased as be showed his greenbacks in each successive place. The news spread quickly about the town that Deth Valley had sprung another leak. and -ScOtty" was -spillin' change"
 Mine Still Mystery
 There's more where this come from. 5elled "Scotty' in response 10 toast I'm goin' to spring surprise on Los Angeles with a budget that will open the eyes of these eastern Auys and STOW 'em hOw we used 10 spend it in the old days.
 -'where's my mlne2 Amt tcIIin' nobody. Any mans got the nerve to brave Death Valley Co find it. let him try
 In every resort that "scottyH entered he headed the crowd Oae prcsumptious young man. enjoying the Death Valley .rolI'' for fbe evening started to enter first. but the one-dme prince of spendcrs brushed him away with sweep of his big arm.
 Me first: 1 head the army com 'Scotty." and in Dc strOlied. the guests troOping behind.
 .'ScOtty's familiar attire pro- claimed him tbc spcnder to even be eastern bartcneers. He greeted zach man behind the bar rith.
Bisbee daily review., 1911-10-19
NOTICE FOR pUsLlcArioN.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
 U. s. LAND OFFICE at PHOENIX, Arizona, September 19, 1911
 NOTICE is hereby given that Isaac Bailey, of Lowell, Arizona. who, on January 26, 1905, made Homestead Entry No. 03.143, for S i-2 SEE II, Sec. 6. \ l-2 NE IT. Section 2, Township 22 $. Range 26EG & SRB & NJ Merid- ian, has filed notice of intention to make Final Fiye-year Proof, 10 es- tablish claim to the land above des- cribed. before J. D. Taylor, U. S. Commissioner at Bisbee, Arizona, on the 23d day Of October. 1911.
 Claimant names as witnesses:
 BYRON C. WILLIAMS, of Bisbee, Arizona.
 GEORGE F. ROBERTS. of BisBee. Arizona.
 MAURICE D. wHALEN. of Blsbee, Arizona
 SYLVESTER MILLER, Of Lowell, Arizona.
 FRANK 1T. PARKER. Register
Bisbee daily review., 1911-10-19
SCOTTY COMES BACK
 HE DESERT MINER
Egain He Is Laden With Mys- teri0uS Gold

According 10 the Los Angeles papers 'Scotty,. the Death Valley miner. ono-time prince Of spendcrs, came 10 that city ono day last week on the santa Pc limited with an- other roll"
 Tn his old-timc breezy way, ~scottyT sauntcred through his familiar hauHfs and spun gold pieces upon tbe polished surface Of the bars. buying drinks for tho crowd that collected, and giving the chaDgc Co the bartender.
 Into fhe bars of tho Alexandria, inc I.aukershim. the VaDNuys and ibc Waldorf, into dozen more ScOtty siTolled, Ringing bis gold right aud left. buying drinks Tor the crowd
 Wherever he went, lhe red tie against the blue flannel shirt, win tue bread seuihrer" Hnd ilie dtst
Bisbee daily review., 1911-10-19
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS OF FL PASO 6 SOUTHWESTERN RAIL
 ROAD COMPANY

The annual meeting of the stock holders Of the Fl Paso & Southwest ern Railroad company for the cleo ton of Directors to serve for the en- suing year. and for the transaction of such other business as may be prop eTly brought before the meeting, vii, be held at The ofgice of the Company. tn Bisbee, Cochise County. Arizona, on Monday, November 13th, 1911, at twelve o'clock noon.
 GEORGE HOFFMAN. 247. Secretary.
Bisbee daily review., 1911-10-19

office of the county recorder Of Go. chise county, at Tombstone, Arizona and is recorded in Book 3e Rec. ords of Mines, at page sol, as viii appear by certificate of proof of labor which has been duly filed in the office of the county recorder of said Cochise county, at page -, fn book -, in order to hold said premises, under the provisions of section 2324 of the Revised Statutes of the United States, being th. amount required to hold the same for the year 1910. And if within ninety (90) days from and after inc service of this notice, you fail. re fuse or neglect to contribute your portion of such expenditures as A co-owneE your interest in said claims will become the property of the subscribers hereof under said section 2324, of the Revised Sta,- ica.
 Dated at Bisbee, Cochise countv Arizona, this 18th day of August X. D. 1911.
 BERTHOLD GMEHLE.
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Bisbee daily review., 1911-10-19
IN TIE DISTRICT COURT.
or the Second Judicial District of the Territory of Arizona, in and for
 the County Of cochise.

 Pauline Agnes Lacy. Plaintiff.
 Vs.
 John Y. Lacy, Defendant. Action brought in the District Court Of the Second Judicial District of the Territory Of Arizona in aud for thc County Of Cochise, and the com plaint filed in the said County oi COchise, in the office Of the clerk Of said District Court
 The Territory Of Arizona Sends Greeting:
 TO: JOHN \. LACY,
 You are hereby required 10 appear "a an action brought against you by the above named plaintiff in the Dis tfict Court of the Second Judicial District Of the Territory of Arizona. in and for the County Of Cocbise, and tC answer the complaint filed there in within twenty days fexclusive of the day Ol scrvice.) after tho service On you of this summons eff served within the county; otherwise within thirty days.j or judgment by default wiil be taken against you according to the prayer of sad complaint. Given under my hand ana the Seal Of tbe District Court of the Second Jsdici1l Itisiriel of tbe T'@riioFy 'of krhona. in sand for the County Of Cochise. ihis 22ud day of September In the year Sf our Lord one thousand nine hundred and eleven
 A, II. GARDNER.
 Clerk.
 By N F. BOGGs.
Bisbee daily review., 1911-10-19
MISCELLANEOUS

s1.25 PER WORD inserts Classified ads in S6 leading papers in, U. s. Send for list The Dake Advertis- ing Agency. 4s2 S. Main St.. Los An geles. or 12 Geary St., San Fran cisco. 505 North Dakota offers unlimited on portunities for business to classi- fled advertisers. The recognized mediu.n is the Fargo Daily and Sunday courier-News, the only seven-day paper in the the largest amount of classified ad- state and the paper which carries yertising.
 The CouriersNews covers North Dakota like blanket; reaching all parts Of the state the day of pnbli- cation; it is the paper to use in order to get results; rates one cent per word first insertion, one-half cent per word succeeding insertion; fifty cents per line per month. Ad- dress The CourierNews, Fargo, N. 0.
Bisbee daily review., 1911-10-19
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF REAL
 ESTATE. in the Matter of ti1e Estate of Clyde T. Scott, Deceased.

NOTICE is hereby given that pur. suant 10 an order of the Probate Court of Cochise County, Territory of Arizona. made in the above en- titled estate on the i2th day Of Sep tember, 1911, the undersigned, as ad- ministrator of said estate, will sell all of the right, title and interest of said estate. being an undivided one third interest, in and 10 lots numbered Fourteen dD and Sixteen ie) ou the Erie Cattle Claim. Warren Min ing District. Cochise County. -Ari zOna, at public auction to the highest bidder for cash on the 2G,h day of October, 1911, at hour Of 2:0O D. m, at the office of the undersigned on Lot Twelve on the Erie Cattle Claim in the Town Of Lowell. Arizona. and said sale shall be made subject only 10 the confirmation of said sale as by law provided
 Dated September 25, 1911.
 EMIL MARKS,
 Administrator of the Estate of Clyde T. Scott. Deceased.
Bisbee daily review., 1911-10-19
NOTICE FOR PUsLIcATIoN

DEPART MENT OF THE INTERIOR,
 U. S. LAND OFFICE at PHOENIX. Arizona, September 1a19I1.
 NOTICE is hereby given that JAMES P. EMERY. of McNeiI. Ari- zona. who. on March 22. 1908. made Homestead Ehtry No. O3. gss: ss... SIV Fl sW IT. Sec SS. T stS. R 26 'E.. Lots 3. 4, Sec. 1, Lot l. Section ,, Township 2Z $, Range % E, c & SRB & M Meridian. has filed notice Of in- ieniion io make Final Five Year Proof. Co establish claim Co the land above described. before J. D. TAYLOR. U. $. Commissioner, at Bisbcc, Arizona, ou the 2Gth day of October. 1911
 Clailnzul names as witnesses:
Bisbee daily review., 1911-10-19
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE To William Bywater, his heirs an,
assigns.

assigns.
 You and each Of yog are hereby notified that we have expended one hundred (si00.00) dollars. in labor and Improvements upon "The Little Chief lode or mining claim, situ- ated and located ! in Warren Min ing District County Of Cochise, Ter rttory Of Arizona, United States of America, and about four (4J miles in . soBtbcastcrly direction from tAe City Of BisOee, and adjoining the Railroad mining claims of the Port age Lake and Bisbee Mining coul. panT, on tle cast. the notice uf lo- cation of which Is recorded in the
Bisbee daily review., 1911-10-19

Any drink for broke men?T
 Sure" was the answer
 Then, heres 8 present beloved "Scotty." and over the surface of the bar would roll a ten or twenty dollar gold piece.
 Scotty's" latest source Of wealth is as mysterious as his previous ones.
Bisbee daily review., 1911-10-19

JOHN r. PEACE, of McNeil, Ari- zoua.
 BYRON c. WILLIAMS. of Bisbee, Arizona.
 MAURICE D. wHELAN, Of Bisbee, Arizona.
 SYLVESTER MILLER, Of Bisbee. Arizona.
 FRANK II. PARKER, Register.
Bisbee daily review., 1911-10-19
SUBSCRIBE TC THE REVIEW

ADVERTISERS RS:-Indiana offers un- limited opportunities for business to classified advertisers. A recognized
 advertising medium is the Daily and Tri-Weekly Enterprise. pub iished at Noblesyil!e. and carrying the largest amount of classified bus mess in that section. The Enter prise covers Hamilton County thor oughly, and is the medium to use to get results Rates, 1-2 cent per word 6 insertions for the price of 3. Nothing taken under f00 Ad- dress THE ENTERPRISE, NobIes- vile. Ind. 53t
Bisbee daily review., 1911-10-19
HELP WANTED-MALE

'YANTED-Pay or board at start to learn trades. automobiles. electric ity, brickisying, plumbing, by actual work on jobs. Only few months re
 quired. No apprenticeship drUd- gerry. 200 students last year. Cat alogue free. United Trade school,
 Los Angeles. 7f.
Bisbee daily review., 1911-10-19

FOR RENTING furnished house
 keeping rooms. inquire Leonards Music Store. 327
Bisbee daily review., 1911-10-19
FOR RENT HOUSES

HOUSES for rent. Geo. vandewalker,
 Moon Avenue. 2l6
Bisbee daily review., 1911-10-19
Wanta-Boarders
LOST AND FOUND

LOST-At street car station, Lowell,
 small black purse containing change and amethyst, rosary with gold
 cross. Return to Lowell Post of fee for reward. 46
Bisbee daily review., 1911-10-19

WANTED-Teacher of Violin, state price per hour. every evening. C. K. r. Box 1923, City. 344
Bisbee daily review., 1911-10-19
WANTED TO BUY

to buy second hand furni- ture. It costs you nothing to call us up and it will save you money.
 G. O. BRANSON , Phone 425. Dobson House. Johnson Addition 127
Bisbee daily review., 1911-10-19
SITUATIONS WANTED

Neale & sutter. Attorneys for Plain tiff.
 First publication Sept. 27, 1911
Bisbee daily review., 1911-10-19
For SaIe-Live Stock

FOR SAI4E--f hSiisSrs. enc wtd calf soon. Apply StepSen Morley, South Bisbee. 25g
Bisbee daily review., 1911-10-19

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms at the
 Lockie House. 3i3.
Bisbee daily review., 1911-10-19

DRESS making, also plain sewing.
 Mrs. Patterson. 96A. YoungbIood
 Hill. 45.
Bisbee daily review., 1911-10-19
FOR RENT ROOMS

FOR RENT Neat, clean rooms, s7 per month, or s12. where two oc. cupy one room. downstairs and BIO upstairs. Kramer house, SEA Brew cry gulch, Mrs, Francis Gets, pror
 45
Bisbee daily review., 1911-10-19
A II. GARDNER.

By N. F. BOGGS, Deputg Clerk
Bisbee daily review., 1911-10-19
FOR SALE MISCELLANEOUS

FOR SALE CHEAP-oId papers. in
 bundles of 100 25c. Review office.
Bisbee daily review., 1911-10-19

AumliisEralOf OI tho Estate of Clyde T. Scott. Deceased.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-11-24
WILL COLLECT
 WAR ROSTERS

Secretary Dallas Herndon of the Arkansas History Commis- mission is engaged in arranging the collection that was purchased from W. k. Agee, of Hope, by private subscription for $500. Mr. Agee, who is county clerk of Hampstead county, has been engaged for twenty years in the making of this collection of pres historic relics of Southern Ar kansas, and made considerable personal sacrifice that it might be retained in the possession of the state It consists of ancient pottery, some pieces of great beauty and rarity, and very large collection of fine Indian fints.
 MT. Herndon is preparing to
The Prescott daily news., 1911-11-24
ELEVENTH HOUR
 CONFESSION MADE
Special to the News.

Special to the News
 Richmond, Va., Nov. 24.--9:1O a. m. )-Henry Clay Beattie, Jr., was electro cuted at this place this morning at seven fourteen. Death came at the first shock of one minute.
 At first it was reported that no confession of his alleged crime was made but later it was announced he had acknowledged that he was guilty of the mur- der of his wife.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-11-24

enter upon a campaign for the collection of Confederate war rosters of Arkansas troops, and IS having printed blanks for dis trlbution among the county as. sessorS who will be requested to assist in the work as far as possible The legislature made an appropriation of $500 for this purpose, and while this is not enough to go very far, Mr. Hern- don hopes that it will enable him to make a tart. Much has hith- erto been done in the collection of original rosters, and their transcription, and it is hoped that a systematic campaign will result in the restoration of the greater part of these records, although some have been un- doubtedly lost beyond recall.