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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-06-04

Everything we had planned"
Enoch's voice was calm. Give II q
big production, advertise It as a play
never was advertised before, and build
up your fame as an emotional actor"
What, will you not play the con-
yict?"
II! OF course not There is only
one actor in America who can play
John Esterbrook.'
Andrew rushed across the room in a
blind fury. He stretched out his hand
and dealt Wentworth O singing blow
across the mouth. That actor won't
play It. Do you understand"
Wentworth lifted his arm fiercely,
then 1t dropped nervelessly by his
side. The veins rose in his neck and
forehead like taut cords. He stood
staring at Merry. who strobe aboutIthe
room in a demoniac fury.
God! You're not man! You're
a damned, low-down, scurrilous black
leg. And to think Of you standing
there, looking me in the face-God!"
Merry raised his hand again as II to
strike, then he dropped 1t by his side,
shuddered, and dashed across the
room. He picked up his hat and turned
to the door.
where are you going?" asked
Enoch sternly.
I'm going straight to-hell."
He lifted his gloves from the table.
Beside them lay the manuscript Of his
play. He stretched out his hand and
turned his eyes on the other man.
watching him as q thief might, who
fears being caught in an act Of rob-
berry.
Take it," cried Enoch. Il have q
copy Of 1t, copy in my own hand
writing"
Merry stood lingering the pages.
What do you propose to do with
your-swag"
Call it by a decent name. It be-
longs to me. Money does not count
with me in this transaction. You may
take all the royalties. ! want nothing
but the authorship of the play"
Nothing but the authorship"
Merry's glance was a malediction.
He dropped the pages and tossed his
hat upon his head. Wentworth watched
him curiously. The outer shell OF the
man had changed. His clothes, i'm
maculate an hour ago, looked DISNEY.
eled. A lock of fair hair strayed down
over his forehead, his linen had a bat.
tered appearance, the white hyacinths
dropped from his buttonhole like bios
SONS which had been touched by frost.
He stood for a moment with the door.
knob in his hand staring at Went
worth, who returned his gaze with a
cold. ruthless scrutiny. Merry's eyes
fell before them. II was the first pal
pable concession to Enoch's stronger
will.
"Good-by," he said with an unsteady
laugh. He closed the door behind him.
Wentworth turned to the table. lifted
the manuscript and stood glancing
through the closely scrawled pages.
Then he crossed the room, dropped 1t
upon the red Goals, leaned his head
upon the mantel, and watched until
each gray ash became a tilLly atom OF
dust.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-06-04

wrath. He went tramplng about the
room in a vague, needless, half-blinded
fashion. A thought seemed to strike
him abruptly. He wheeled around sud-
denly and faced the man beside him.
why in the DEVILS name, Enoch.
should you do this? Have / ever done
you one cruel. disloyal act in all my
life?"
wentworth did not answer. He re-
turned the terror in Merry's eyes with
"a cool, stubborn glance.
Did you have this hellish plumber
scheme in mind when you drew up
that bond?" he asked unsteadily.
what did you have in mind when
you made me your slave?"
II don't know-exactly." Wentworth
turned such a straightforward gaze
upon Merry that he realized the man
was speaking the truth. "As told
YOU that night, and am telling the
truth. It was nothing but fancy OF
mine. When you came to me with
this" Enoch's hand dropped on the
manuscript which lay upon the table.
-'you came with great temptation; 1t
was too much for me-"
Evidently" cried Merry. His tone
was whitening in its scorn. He seated
himself and his eyes turned fercely
upon Wentworth. The muscles of his
cheek twitched as regularly as pulse.
THE play is mine" Enoch seemed
10 have grown strangely cool and i'm
NERVOUS to contempt or anger. The
aplay is mIne," he repeated; 1T is the
due and forfeit Of my bond"
The eyes Of the actor narrowed and
he laughed savagely.
Take your pound OF hesh' ne
lcried. what win you do with IL!
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-06-04

"Is he to play John EItsrbrook'
when It is producedf"
mo other actor can. Merry has the
entire conception Of Il now"
where II hef"
Il don't know"
II thought you promised Mr.. Oswald
to have him here and get things start
ed for an early production?"
II did. ! am hoping to find Merry
at one Of his haunts. He must be
found and put on his feet There's n
tremendous lot ut stake. DorTy," no
turned to her appealingly. won't you
help met"
"I1l help you" Dorcas spoke slowly.
''if you can assure me Of one thing"
"What?"
"That there IL no wrong TO be done"
There is no wrong to be done.
Merry will have the opportunity OF
his life, II he can only be made 70
see It that way"
"And there is no wrong to be right
cdr"
There is no wrong to be righted."
Then he must be found. When he
Is found" the girl spoke decisively.
he must appear before the world
as the author Of his play"
HE won't do it," answered Went
worth.
He rose, put on his hat, and went
out. Dorcas heard the front door slam
behind him. then she laid her face on
the arm Of the sofa and burst into
tears.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-06-04
Sizinn up Louis.

There recently came to q fashion.
able shoe shop in Chicago a daughter
OF a man whose wealth has been &C.
Quired within very recent years. The
young woman was disposed to patron
lie the clerk. and rejected a number
OF classy" slippers he produced for
her approval Finally she said:
81 think, perhaps, shall take these
two pairs. But Louis XIV heels are
too high for me. Give me size lower
or, stay-perhaps Louis NH will be
high enough.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-06-04

play. She had q full appreciation Of
Merry's talents and she had seemed TO
like him while they were together
during the summer. He paused to
pull himself together mentally. then
he called her. She came slowly into
the room. which had grown dark.
"Dorry." said Wentworth slowly, do
you know you have not said yet that
you like-my playf"
your play?"
why, Dorryr
The girl spoke in an unsteady voice.
81 don't believe. Enoch. that Andrew
Merry told you Of long talk we had
ut Juniper Point. You remember you
left me alone with him when you were
called to Boston. We sat on the rocks
one afternoon and he told me his plot
for this play-he had been thinking It
out for years and years. Why" the
girl shook her head impatiently, why.
Enoch, he had labored on II so long
that some of the speeches were writ.
ten. in his mind. Sometimes he put
the story into the very words you
read!"
During a few minutes Enoch Went
worth fought the battle OF his life. II
was the struggle between good and
evil. which every human being har-
bors to a greater or lesser degree. in
one soul, In one body. Wentworth
sighed. The battle had passed and
evil had won. II was prepared to
carry him through the most dangerous
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-06-04
Elremenla Water.Jaeksta.

In Berlin the firemen wear water
Jackets with a double skip, which they
are able to Ill with water from the
hose. II the space between the layers
becomes overhIled the water escapes
through q valve at the top Of the hal
met and flows down over the fireman
like q cascade, protecting him doubly.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-06-04

moment. With 1t came fresh valor,
and not only the power to sin further,
but q mysterious weakening OF the
moral tissues which made 1t possible
for him to sin coolly and remorse-
lessly. He turned on the light and
with cool composure faced his sister
He met her gray eyes without
culver. They asked a question which
could not be evaded.
Il hate to tell you, Dorcas," there
was tone Of reluctance in Went.
worth's voice, but Merry Is down
again, down in the gutter"
The girl jumped to her feet. 81
don't believe it," she cried. Besides,
II he were, what has that to do with
his play?"
Enoch did not answer. Instead he
asked o question. "Dorcas, do you
care for--do you love-Andrew Mer-
y?"
A flush blazed into the girls face.
In spite OF the telltale color her
DrOtner DelleVeu neT'
Yes, care for Andrew Merry
very much. / do not love HIM"
Enoch gazed at her wistfully. He
knew, as she did not, how easy 1t is
to cross the bridge from mere friend
ship to love.
why did you ask me that?"
81 wanted to find out how much 1t
would hurt II told you the truth.
Merry is not worth your love, he is
not even worth your friendship"
ut is not true!" There was indig.
nant protest in the woman's voice. Il
know better. so do you. Only this
does not explain about his play, for
1t Is his play"
"You remember he left Juniper
Point suddenly"
Eyes" She raised her head with
an eager gesture. HE went away to
write this play" She pointed to the
manuscript which lay on the table.
Eyes," said Enoch slowly. He be-
gan bravely enough. Then-he went
under. as he had done so many times
in his life"
What was IT," cried the girl.
Drink or gambling?"
Enoch lay back in his chair. He
began to marvel at how easily he
could lie, because lie had never come
readily to him before.
Drink and gambllng-and every
thing" Her brother shrugged his
shoulders as II in disgust. "Of course
he stopped writing. A man could not
write in his condition. He sent for
me. / stayed by him night and day
and-wrote. You see-I wrote It."
He lifted a written sheet from the
loose pile of manuscript.
"Perhaps-but It is not your play"
Dorcas shook her head with obstinate
Incredulity.
Il told him so. l suggested We
make 1t a collaborated play"
1T is not even q collaborated play,
Enoch. Why. every situation. the plot,
even the very words, are his"
He wants me to father it."
HE must have changed since he
said good-by to me. He was on fire
then with hope and ambition"
HE has changed" acceded Enoch
gravely. 1t was a relief to make one
truthful statement
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-06-04
SYNOPSIS.

/ Enoch Wentworth, newspaper man, and
Andrew Merry. actor. after the guests at
- poker party depart, play n last hand.
the stakes 10 be absolute control OF the
future OF the loser. Wentworth wins and
Ithey decide TO keep the matter secret.
lDorcae. Enoch's sister. becomes inter-
lested In Merry. Knowing OF his short
lcomings from her brother she tries to
arouse the actors ambition. He, outlines
the plot OF play he has had In mind
and the girl urges him to 90 TO work
,on II. When he completes the play and
reads Il to Wentworth the latter de-
mnnds II as the forfeit OF the bond won
I'm the poker game.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-06-04
Extensive, Thouuh.

Peck-My wife's will is law.
Heck-So is my wife's; but occa-
sionally can bride her not to en-
force It.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-06-04

A course in an agricultural college
won't help a young man to SOW his
wild oats.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1914-12-19
Subscribe for
THE ST. TAslsGANY FARMER
500 : year.
AN IMPORTANT NOTICE.

Mr.. 8. w. Settoon, chief deputy In
ternal revenue officer, was in Coving-
ton last week. Mr.. Settoon's duty
is osee that the war revenue tax IL
paid. The penalty for violating the
law is this respect 10 very severe :
$500. There are 90 many things
upon which stamps must be placed
that watchfulness will be required to
avoid violating the law. Mr.. Settoon
said that he did not wish to see any
one suffer the heavy penalty IL It
coulds be avoided. but the law must
be obeyed. Chewing gum, cigars
an dtobacco where annual sales ex-
coed 5000: stocks and bonds. except
United States, State and municipal,
express and freight bills OF lading.
telephone and telegraph messages
when over fifteen cents, notes, brok-
ers' contracts. perfumery. wines and
liquors., in fact, quite . number Of
things are subject to this tax. Look
up the law and protect yourself from
severe penalty.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1914-12-19
COTTON VALLEY LODGE OF. K
OF r. DONATE 10 CAMP
HYGEIA.

The following letter explains itself.
It will NO doubt be appreciated by
the Kings Daughters and the Camp
Hygeia people. The check has been
turned over to Mrs. D. 1. Addison,
leader Of the Kings Daughters:
Cotton Valley. La. Dec. 3, 1914.
Editor st. Tammany Farmer, Cow
ington. La.
Dear Sir:-We notice In your
paper where you ask for donations
towards helping the unfortunate con-
sumptives at Camp Hygeia with q
Merry Christmas. To apply on this
worthy cause we take great pleasure
in enclosing herewith our check for
$500 and will ask that you kindly
turn this over to the proper authori-
ties.
Thanking you, we are,
Yours very truly,
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
per II. II Smith, Jr.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1914-12-19

and either trains Nos. 81 and 80 or
Nos. 33 and "a of the Bogue ChittO
branch, as the road may elect.
| The reason given in the order for
the authority given the road to take
| off the trains is that passenger service
has been materially reduced because
no lumber, which forms the bulk of
the roads tonnage, is not moving
The Great Northern claims it has
been operating its passenger trains
at loss.
By the discontinuance of the Shore
Line trains New Orleans will be de-
prived of morning passenger service
into Covington and folsom, and
those towns will have no evening
train service into New Orleans.
Train No. 81 at present connects with
the morning train out of New Or
leans at North Slideli and arrives at
Folsom it's terminus, at 1890
o'clock. Returning 1t leaves Folsom
at 2:3O o'clock in the afternoon, ar
irving at North Slidell in time to con-
meet with the evening train which
arrives in New Orleans at $3.50
O'Clock.
The Great Northern brought upon
itself storm Of protest from its st.
Tammany patrons when it proposed
to take OF the rains. A large dele
cation of citizens from the parish
appeared before the Railroad Com
mission when the petition Of the road
for permission to reduce its train
service. was heard, and kicked
against the cut in no uncertain terms |
The Railroad Commission also
granted permission to the Kentwoo6
and Eastern Railroad to substitute
q motor car for its passenger train
on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri
days, and to the Louisiana and Ark
ansas permission to substitute a mix
ed train for its passenger service.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1914-12-19
RAILROAD COMMISSION GRANTS
RIGHT no TAKE OFF TRAIN.

Baton Rouge, Dec. 17.-1n an or
der handed down to-day the L0uisi-
anaRailroad Commission granted per-
mission to the New Orleans Great
Northern Railroad to discontinue six
passenger trains ON its main line and
branch lines, to become effective jan
uary 3.
The trains which the road was au-
thorized to take on are Nos. 81 and
- of the ''Shore Line" between
North Slidell and Covineton and Fol-
som; Nos. Is and Is Of the main line,
running between Rio and Bogalusa,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1914-12-19
MADIsONVILIE NOTES.

Mr.. A. D. Canulette, Of Slidell.
visited friends and relatives, Satur-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. N. Englehart will
make their home in New Orleans.
Mrs. Theodore Dendinger returned
home Sunday from Hotel Dieu where
she underwent 4 serious operation
Miss p. Foirrier, Of S1fdell, visited
at the home of Mr.. Louis Galatas
Saturday and Sunday.
Misses Adrienne Dendinger and
Jessie Dutsch and Mr.. Emile Oullfber
will arrive tonight from the Lafay-
cite Industrial institute to spend the
holidays with relatives.
A crowd Of young people surprised
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1914-12-19
CHTLDREN'S COUGHS, CHILD.
REN'S COLD6-BOTH ARE
SERIOUS.

When one Of your little ones show
symptoms of IN approaching cold,
give 1t Or. Bells Pine-Tar-Honey at
once. It acts quickly, and prevents
the cold growing worse. Very heal
tng-soothes the lungs, loosens the
mucous, strengthens the system. It's
Only Is cents at your
druggist. Buy 4 bottle to-day.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve for sores:
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1914-12-19

$500 and cost Of court. Default 30
days in Jail.
w. E. Varnado vs.. N. o. G. N
Railroad Co., damage to cow while in
transit. Taken under advisement.
Manuel D'Armas W. r. II. Wood,
for possession Of COW. judgment for
plaintiff.
State ". Henry Watts ct ais. dis
turbing . peaceable assembly ct Ev-
ans Creek church. Henry Watts
found guilty and fined $50 and costs
Of court, and In default 80 days in
jail. Gus Singletary and Hardy
Richardson were found not guilty.
State W. Norman Beauman and
James Singletary. disturbing the
peace. Jas. Singletary was found
guilty and fined $50 and costs Of
court. Sentence deferred. Norman
Beauman was found not guilty.
State ". Earl Singletary, carrying
concealed weapon, not guilty.
State ". Ernest Prieto, assault
and battery. plead guilty. fined SIS
and costs, and in default so days In
Jail.
State W. Ellis Erwin ct ais, ap-
pearing ct Pilgrim Rest Church in q
drunken condition. Gri6 REVERE
and Worley Galloway were found
guilty and fined $50 and costs of
court. Sentence suspended. Dan
REVERE, Ellis Erwin and Walter
Hunt not yet tried. Louis Dutruch
found not guilty.
State vs.. w. G. Davis, assault and
battery. fined $25 and costs OF court.
State Va. Dubourg & Dubuisson,
Gay Shattuck law, fined
$3.50 and costs or forfeit license and
pay costs.
State VI. Jake Levy, violating Cay
5hattuck law, fined $3.50 and costs
Or forfeit license and pay costs.
State ". Jas. Lloyd, assault and
battery, fined SIS and costs. Sen
fence suspended.
L. w. Purvis W. N. o. G. N. Rail- :
road Co.. suit for the killing Of two I
ken. Taken under advisement.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1914-12-19
MEETING OF W. P. U.

! The regular meeting of Monday
was well attended, despite the cole
weather.
A good attendance always keep.
| life and interest in meeting, and
means much in the way of enc0ur-
agement to the presiding officer, and
those members who have reports te
make upon work done by them and
their committees.
So all members Of the Union are
requested to stick a pin right here,
and to bear in mind that the welfare
and usefulness of this and all organi-
cations depend as much. as Uf not
more) up on this matter of coming
to the meetings as upon anything
else.
The various chairmen of fair COM
mittees we're called upon for reports
of the work done and money made
by committees in charge of the On
ions work at the recent parish fair.
Mrs. Warren, in charge of the ice
cream and pop booth, reported
$1O9.O8 made and turned over to
general chairman.
Mrs. Ostendorf. for Mrs. w. H.
Kentzel, absent, reported $3.50
made at candy booth, and also turned
over to general chairman.
Mrs. E. r. Moses, general chair
man, gave in a very fine report, show
ing that $325.15 net was made by
the restaurant, under herself and
Mrs. H. T. G. Weaver. and BY the
two above mentioned committees.
This sum has been turned over to
the fair commissioners from the Wo-
mems Progressive Ueion, ~ its part
Of the years work in the fair.
A letter was read from Mrs. Babin
of Baton Rouge. president Of the 9Th
district. In the La. Federation Of
Women's Clubs. regretting the alb
sence Of delegates from the clubs of
ut recent meeting.
The matter Of putting trash con-
tanners about the town came up for
consideration.
The Union Is rather discouraged
about this proposition. a. the basket
put IN front Of the postofice several
years ago has met with very rough
from the boys-the men
Of Covington's future and It's future
voters, into whose hands the future
government Of the town will be in
trusted. Now, It would be well II
these young hoodlumsrour coming
voters, politicians and citizens
Taught to ct leasesrespect the efforts
being made to contribute to the clean
|iness ana good appearance Of our
own BY the women who take some
interest and pride in obtaining this
much desired condition. This mat
or Of putting trash holders was
abled for future consideration.
A letter was read from Miss Ellen |
Of New Orleans, urging |
he Union to take up Medalin Day
or the benefit Of the building Of
louisiana building ct San Francisco
Exposition. The matter was not TAX
q up.
Miss Eastman was appointed chair
nan Of committee to confer with the 1
COMMITTEES of the town
ouncil on disposal OF rubbish, tin
ans, etc.
Mrs. Preston Burns, chairman of
emetery committee. reported work
ell in hand and progressing nicely.
Meeting adjourned.
Election Of officers for new term
ill take place 1T the next meeting
second Monday in January.
MATTE n. BODEBENDER.
WANTED-Saddle pony. gentle
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1914-12-19

FOR 0ALE-Lovely home on Mil
tary Road, four miles from Coving-
ton, two miles from Abita. Nice
eight room residence, eight acres Of
good land, fne flowing we'll, nice
stable and chicken houses; place al
fenced in and residence screened
throughout. Reasonable price. APP
ply w. B. Cooter, Mills avenue. Bat
on Rouge, n11-1mo
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1914-12-19
MASONIC LODGE NO, 1ss
F. y A. n.
Meets every cond and fourth
at 1880 p. m.
E. G. DAVIS, w. NJ.
H. M. HARRIS, Secty.

FOR sERvICE-Registered man.
moth Kentucky jack. Fairbanks w.
No. 1894. Terms: $500 down and
$500 when foal comes. e. Brunei,
1t Planche 4 Perbos' saloon, Coving-
ington, La. aulO-6mo
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1914-12-19

Mr.. and Mrs. P. A. Blanchard last
Thursday at their beautiful residence
lon the river front. Those present
were Misses Cora Carter. Lincoln
Brown. Mildred Smith, Annie PEN
nington, May Lasseigne. Adele Per-
reand. Eugenia Oulliber, Annie Oul-
liber. Ruth and Estelle Cooper, and
Messrs. Geo. Dendinger. Freu Wood
Charles and Christian Koepp. Eddie.
Haas, Vivian Oulliber, Vernon Heng-
han and Mr.. and Mrs. w E. Wood.
The following Christmas program
will take place At the public school.
Wednesday, December -, ut 1880 p.
M. Everybody il invited to attend.
The sewing class will also have an
exhibition Of the work that they have
done this year. Parents are urgently
requested to come and zee their child
ren's work. Following il tho pro-
gram:
Christmas Song. by Literary socie-
Christmas recitation. BY Estelle,
Cooper.
why Christmas Il Celebrated. !"
by Myrtle Gollelron.
Reading. By Irma Cannon.
Christmas recitation, BY Thelma
Policaf.
Christmas song. BY third and
fourth grades.
Recitation. BY Pauline BALKAN
Motion song, primary grades.
Alphabet, by Annie Pennington.
Silent Night" eighth and ninth
grades.
Violin Solo. BY Charles Mugnier
and Albert Bechac.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1914-12-19
AT THE PARK PAVILION.

A three-act comedy drama will be
presented at the Park Pavilion Tues
day, December 20, for the benefit Of
the Kings Daughters. Watch for
full synopsis in this paper next week.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1914-12-19

FOR SALE-Pair splendid work
ing small mules; young Jersey
co1J; l ME young Jersey bull. G.
g.. AcHardy, Chan Gordon. Ozone
pSrk. d14-1ts /,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1914-12-19

FOR sERvICE-Registered Ken
lucky Jack, champion" No. 4-l64.
Weight $50 pounds; height 14A
hands. Call and see him at Wallace
M. Poole. Covington. La. 1u22-6m
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1914-12-19

SITUATION WANTED Compe-
tent, experienced lady stenographer
desires position either Ill or half day.
dec12-4t
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1914-12-19

WANTED--Cood ram and about
half dozen young ewes. G. G. Nc
Hardy, Glen Gordon, Ozone Park.
d12.zts.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1914-12-19

FOR SALE-0ood, gentle family
horse. and good buggy, or will sell
separate Apply to ]. r. Lambert,
st. Tammany Banking Co. Z Savings
Bank. d1S-1t
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1914-12-19

FOR sALE-A good buggy horse.
Free traveller and gentle. Covingt0n
Bank 4 Trust Co., administrators Of
estate Of John T. Strobe. n28-tf