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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-10

| any ordinance, resolution. opinion or
paper of any sort, and his services
were always at the command of the
people Gentle and kind. and gen.
erous, his many good traits and his
numberless little deeds of kindness
will never be forgotten,
His friendship for newspaper men
and through them the people. will re-
main as a memory of friend in deed
when n friend in need Green report
ere OF several decades owe much to
Ben" August. And through his kind
iy offices the reporters were able to
city government.
His absence was felt at the last
meeting of common council. The first
time in his service of over thirty
years that he ever missed a meeting
of that body.
The funeral will be from the peace
ful little home this afternoon at 8
O'Clock. Dove lodge of Masons, of
which organization he was for many
years its secretary, win have charge
of the ceremonies. City council and
city officials VIII leave the City Hall
IN body shortly before the hour fix
ed for the services at the home.
The active pallbsarers will be: A.
n. hCDo"eii' W. l." flnner, clyde II.
Radcliffe, J. Stuart Hopkins, John T.
Virgo, Hay T. Thornton, Walker c.
Cottren II. r. Pollard. Jr
Honorary: Mayor George Afnslie,
Judge D. c. Richardson. r. L. Peters,
w Fl. Adams, c. o. Saville, Barton
Fl Grundy II r. Pollard. Carlton Nc
Carthy, Charles f. Boiling. James
CaSkie, James d. Crump. f. d. Hotch
kiss. Sol Cutchins. ]. B. ELAN, e u
FERGUSON, r. NJ. Lynn. II. seldom
Taylor. W s Gum. f. p. Cox. Chas.
F. Taylor W. r Dabney, Ollie G.
Hope and Frank r. Bates
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-10
AN ANCIENT CUSTOM SURVIVES.

In the days OF long ago. when
democracy was get IN It's ssaddlinS
clothes and Virginia was an sppan-
age of the royal house Of England the
representatives Of the people Of the
colony met IN the house Of burgessoa
and found. an ali lawmakers do that
they needed writing material Con-
sidering the matter weightily, they
came to the conclusion that those ma
teriais ough: TO be paid for out Of pub
lie funds Thereupon they resolved
that II should lie so-and it was.
The ooionist who acted as sergeant
st-arrns FASTENED 20 the market plsce
and laid in "a store az paper and ink
ana sand viii @hich To blot The dr.
tng letter sheets and quilts and pen
knives wherewfh 70 sharpen the
ouills-
The example ,ha- set developed lato
q weli-ests olishsd custorn and Gus
toms do no. change without some
strong affirmative reason. Changes
occurred, however IN tbs nature o.
the supplies which we're bought for
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-10
BEN AUGUST

Gentle. gind generous Ben August
leaves behind him an escutcheon dis
hgured by nc mark Of which his
progeny or his friends need feel
ashamed
His long ahd eficient public service
welded him into part Of the city
government Itself His cool. deAber-
ate and careful handling ~ crit cal
pants which arose at meetings of the
CITY council. many times saved the
city much embarrassment and his
thsxouxh knowledge OF parlia tary
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-10

He made friends and kept them. and
the mar who had him as a friend was
always proud to say 60. His family.
his ONCE and hts lodge were the
things always nearest his heart.
The city and the people lost a man
whose place viii never be all~a
Others Will follow. who may fll the
tor. but there win never be another
Ben August
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-10
Peoples Forum
DIR. BOWIE URGES BETTER
SALARIES FOR TEACHERS
Editor Virg'nian:

Editor Virg'nian
S'r,--WiIl you let me through your
columns add my voice to what ] am
sure must he the great compa n
those who earnestly sympathize with
the plea OF the teachers in our public
schools, for higher salaries?
II Is matter OF universal recognl-
ton that the cost f living has in
ceased so much In the recent months
that any given sa AIRY represents at
the present time much shrunken
part Of the purchasing value VIII CHI
hat same salar. had short while
ago. Therefore. an increase IN the
number Or dollars which the publ
school teachers receive now is only
an aC' ~ obvious Justice to prevent
nm actual decrease in the net return
for thntr eerv cos
But the further fact must be re-
~oRrized that the Richmond public
school tea hers are receiving less
than teachers Of the same rra 7as re.
cs've ir many other cities ~ the coun-
try We are proud Of the splendid
efficiency a. our public school system.
and this efficiency IL due TO the hility
and solf sacrifice OF the great NOD" OF
hose who make un the teaching force.
Their services ought 20 be recognized
~ the city in adequate and generous
uea sure. An action by the council
granting the full increase Of salaries
asked FOR would, helive command
the hearty and universal approval OF
the people Of Richmond.
W. RUSSELL. BOWIE.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-10

procedure proved valuable TO the pre-
siding officers as well US the men on
the floor. He had these things al
tho = ds Of his fingers. ana whenever
members OF the council got into a
tanglc. II wes Ben August nho was
called upon 20 strajRhteu them out.
he vas a personal friend OF every
cmploye Of the city government. from
TIE most humble street sweeper TO
IN" mayor himself and his friends,
~'on by his genial and gentle char
aeter, were his friends All through life.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-10
wootlmen Buy 500 Stamps.

w. q. Cavedo yesterday reported to
Postmaster Thornton that Cedar
camp, No. %. OF the order of the
Woodmen of the World. had pur-
chased 500 worth of the war saw
ms stamps. and announced that they
would from time to time make other
purchases in pursuance of what they
considered their patriotic duty.
An attempt is now being made to
interest other organizations OF a SINH
lar kind In this work. and It is thought
that several large sales win result.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-10

Covington, Va, Jan. DIR. J. &.
Earman. OF Covington. had a very
narrow escape Sudany afternoon while
at work In his laboratory over the
Citizens National bank, when gaso-
line tank exploded His clothing
caught fire and II was only by hts
presence OF mind that he was not
seriously burned.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-10
Parior Cars Between
Richmond and Norfolk.


Effective January IL. 1918, Pull
man parlor cars will not be operated
between Richmond and Norfolk on
the Cannon Bill trains of the Norfolk
and Western railway leaving Rich
mcnd 900 A. NJ. and 3:00 r. NJ, and
leaving Norfolk SOS A. NJ. and AIS
p. NJ.
C.. FL. BOSLEY,
District Passenger Agent.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-10
bonded ON Susr,icinr

Sheslie Lipscomb, alias "Kats." was
nut under bonds in police court yes
terday on suspicion of having taken
s7F belonging to Lucy Rail-.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27
nov SETS SPLENDID
EXAMPLE OF PATRIOTISM

Julian Davis Williams son Oh mi.
ond Mrs. J. C. Williams, of the savoy
Hotel ia a nine-year-old lad VINO mas
demonstrated a brand OF PATRIOTISM
we'll worthy of emulation by many Oh u
his elders, who are letting george
huv Liberty Bonds. Julian wanted 10
huv a Liberty Bond last year, pu'
was not SO thoroughly imbued Win
the idea that bonds MUST be bought
as now. and from his savings part
~ which he earned by carrying mes
sages before he was five years DID,
and the rest by selling newspapers
he has bought and entirely paid Tor
q Liberty Bond. He wanted a bicycle
but he never allowed that desire u
take the place of his determination to
snend his money for his country. II
a child of nine years old can realize
the need Of money being loaned 10
Uncle Sam, it certainly looks like
others, who have plenty, would come
across" literally.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27
A THREE THOUSAND DOLLAR
FIRE AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Tomorrow the members OF the f1rst
Baptist church are to burn the So'oVo
in notes held against the properly u
The church. A month ago commit
tee with Mr.. A. C. Wright as cnair'
man, was appointed by the church TO
secure pledges to the amount OF tne
indebtedness. The task was an cas-!
one, the members responding ioer-
ally. The amount was soon pledged
This same committee asks the men,
bers who have not paid their pledges
to bring or send them by 1890 to-
morrow morning.
So confident Is this committee that
the full amount will be paid into the
treasury before 1880 tomorrow nlgnt'
they are inviting friends and mem
bers to the "fire" tomorrow night. 1t
will be great day for Lakeland
Baptists, for in the midst OF tue call
CT the nation, the call Of the denomi-
nation, the membership, have deter
mined to free their own church OF
debt. Since the building of the first
addition to the present building in
1909 the church has not been free
O. debt. This being true, it will, in
deed, be a great day to those who
have through the years borne tht
burden Of this debt
1t is fitting that at the close OF sucl
an occasion the ordinance Of baptism
should be administered. Every mem
Der is invited to this meeting. Their
will be Sunday school tomorrow
morning but no preaching on accoun
of the baccalaureate Sermon at tn
Auditorium at II o'clock.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27
w aveletS
From
The Deep
C.. Greer,

A German s-pie has too much crust.
The relic train was sure interest
ing.
Leave call for % at 3 o'clock, old
time.
Wonder if Dekoven plays any other
game than Casino,
A "flirty" spud is sure mashed"
potato. ~ I
Man wants but little here below
and woman gets 1t.
Even the BARRIERS are raking and
scraping. ~
The person who has lost both hands
usually writes with stub.
Lightless nights are over. Are you
glad or sorry?
"Even" happiness is found al
odd" moments
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27
AUCTION SALE
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
At 913 SOUTH FLORIDA AVENUE
.TUURSDAY. MAY end. p. M.

3THUKSDA1, MAY End, L rs M.
AS follows Oak dining table, 6
dining chairs, oak buffet extra nice,
low-top oak bed, spring and hair mat
tress, oak dresser and washstand,
white enamel beds, springs and mat
tresses, single beds, springs and
mattresses, chiffonier, oak arm chair
upholstered chair, oak rocker, plush
back and seat, 2 large porch rockers
6 small rugs, 2 pair portiers, electric
table lamp, Electric iron, electric
toaster, electric washing machine
with motor and wringer, wash boiler
water filter, tabourett, doll carriage
2 mirrors, hat rack, window shades
2 pillows, burner gas stove, refrig
orator, 2 chairs. kitchen utensils
dishes, garden tools, croquet set OF
heater, etc.
y B. H. HARNLY, Auctioneer.
G. K. HYDE. Owner. 745
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27

Mr.. Parker stands for equal length
of school terms for all schools of the
county; more attention to the three
RS and less to useless studies; uni
form examinations for promotion of
all grammar school students; semi
annual promotions of pupils who
complete a grade before the close Of
school; encouraging rural and small
schools In the use Of the school as a
community center and a place for
public meetings for the discussion OF
social and economic subjects of the
community; special attention to the
teaching of domestic science, manual
training and agriculture.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27

Fifty-three more of our young men
went from the county today to be
swallowed up in the maelstrom of
this cruel war. We hope every one
Of them will come back, but we can
not blind ourselves to the fact that
1t is hardly probable that all will
come unscathed from the dangers into
which they are called. Soon others
will be going, and yet others. There
is no way to stop the Unsuitable drain
except by forcing a proper peace at
tie earliest moment possible. Your
Liberty Bond will help to do this.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27

FOR EXCHANGE-25 acres very
choice land, with some improve
ments, well located near Lakeland.
Value s1.S0OO0. to exchange for
Bungalow in Lakeland. 2. M. Bow
den, Plant City, Fla. 745t
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27

The appointment of Miss Rather
ire Wallas as deputy chairman of the
London county council marks the
first occasion on which a woman has
been elected to this position.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27

We wonder If those stories of waste
al the army camps are true? From
different sources we have heard of
such waste, and one of the camps
specified is the one at Arcadia. We
would prefer to believe that these
tales are exaggerated or entirely I'M
true; but if there is truth in them
the conditions referred to ought to
be corrected. We want to do without
that our soldiers may have plenty;
but we don't want to do without that
what we thus save may be wantonly
wasted. Look into this, Mr.. Beach.
am.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27

Editor Jones, of Arcadia, has with
drawn from the race for representa-
tive in DeSoto county, in the inter
ests Of harmony Editor Jones is too
good a man to be in politics, anyway
And being a gentleman of the highest
type, he would never get the Bullshe
kew vote, without which it is hard to
get into office
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27

If the best friend you had on earth
came to you and asked you for a
loan, to save him from ruin, offering
you unimpeachable security, what
would you do? You could do but
one thing if you are half a man.
Will you do less for your country in
comparison to the love of which your
individual friendships ought to seem
small and insignificant things?
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27

Never was finer prospect for corn
than is showing up in the fields of
old Polk. We may have to give up
our -four, but with a few weeks more
of seasonable weather we will have
the markings" of corn-bread enough
to make us all "fat and sassy.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27

Barlow had visit from an Arcadia
birdman, who was running short OF
gasoline and dropped in to flicker
up" She liked the experience 50 well
that she Is trying to get a landing
site prepared for the flyers. In an
other decade a flying machine light
ing in town like Barlow won't make
much more stir than Ford rambling
w to the court house-and not as
much stir as a Ford would have
made down there a brief twenty o,
twenty-five years ago.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27
MISS LAURA L. BROCKMANN's
MUSIC STUDIO WILL BE OPEN
FOR THE SUMMER ON MAY 1ST

Special courses for school teachers
desiring to fit themselves for teaching
piano in connection with school work,
and for more advanced school girls
who have not time for thorough music
study during the school term, III
East Lime St., Phone IL, Blue
745l
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27
First Presbyterian
TennesSaa avenue.

FlTSb TEtSUt tChldh
Tennessee avenue.
Rev. c. I. Stacy, pastor.
Morning hour, II o'clock. Com
mencement service at Auditorium, the
pastor preaching the Commencement
sermon.
Evening worship at s o'clock, Sub
'ect. 1.-THE Storm on the Lake les
sons drawn from a recent experience.
Bible training class Monday eve
ming at 5 o'clock.
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening
at 8 o'clock.
Everybody cordially invited to all
services in this church.
Christian Church
Sunday school and Communion at
$50 a. m.
Congregation will attend Baccalau-
reate service at Auditorium at II
o'clock.
Regular evening services.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27

1t is interesting to note a new crop
for this section now beginning to
show in many fields-the castor bean
Most of the paintings are up and
looking WELL and it looks like Polk
county is going to do her part in
furnishing oil to dose the Kaiser.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27

The colored selects, trainload Of
which went out Of South Florida yes.
terday, seemed to 90 to the front with
d fine spirit. They will make good
soldiers and good fighters.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27
Grace Evangelical Lutheran
Tennessee Ave. and Orange st.

Rev. w. E. Pugh, pastor.
Sunday school at 10 q. m.
The members Of the congregation
are invited to attend the baccalaur-
cate services Of the city high school
at the Auditorium at II o'clock.
The pastor will supply the pulpit
of the Lutheran church in st. Pc
tiers at both services Sunday and
there will be no evening service here.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27
At The Churches Sunday
st. Paups erman.English Lutheran

St Paul's German-English Lutheran
Rev. Paul G. Heckel, pastor.
Sunday school conducted in Eng
ljsh every Sunday morning at III
o'clock except second Sunday in the
month.
Divine services and preaching as
follows:
First Sunday, English at p. m.
Second Sunday, German at 10, Eng
lisn at 10:45 a. m.
Third Sunday, German at 1880 p.
M. English at 3:15 p. m.
Dixieland Methodist
Sunday school at 10 a. m.
Preaching at 7:45 p. m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening
at 7:4J. 4@si
J. D. MAJOR, Pastor.
Myrtle St Methodist
Sunday school at 10 a. m.
Preaching at p. m.
Prayer meeting on Thursday eve
ming at 7:45.
]. D. MAJOR, Pastor.
All Saints (EpiscOpaD Church.
Fourth Sunday after Easter.
7:3O a. m.-Holy Communion.
10 a. m.-Sunday school,
II a. m.-Morning prayer and SER
mon.
1880 D. m.-Evening prayer and
address.
REV. VIM. B. CURTIS,
Rector.
Free Methodist
AT the church at II o'clock, in New
Dixieland, Sunday school and sermon
2:3O and $3.50.
Prayer meeting Tuesday and Fri
day evenings.
All are invited.
W. P. JUHLIN,
Pastor.
First Methodist Church
800 Sunday school.
11:oo-Ynion meeting in the Audi
forum.
8 D. m.-Junior Epworth Leuage
3 D. m.-Junior Epworth League.
$3.50, intermediate Epworth League
6:9O-Senior Epworth League.
Evening worship. Sermon b
the pastor. The mems chorus vii
sing Members and visitors ar
urged to come on time.
3:15 Tuesday, Boys prayer NEE
, ing.
7:3O Tuesday, Mems prayer NEE
ing at Mr.. ]. F. Turner's on Yves
{ Lemon street. ...,a Tat
: 7:30 Wednesday, midweek praye
} meeting.
The public is cordially invited
! all the services.
4 l.. D LOWE, Pastor.
Nrooa EvouUalic01 lutheran
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27
T DALE WILLIAMS
q r. WILLIAMS.

,,,;, o7+b 1918 7457
WANTED-1OO young hens or bullets
Apply to DR.. W. A. Scruggs' lool
South Missouri. Phone 447 Green.
745S
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27

The A. H. T. Is made just right 70
please the most fastidious smoker
Trs one. 5000
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27
MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED

The Associated Press 10 exclusively
titled to tho use for republican, Of ali
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other credited In this paper and also
the local news published herein. An
rights for republication Of special dIs.
patches herein are also reserved.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27
TO THE PUBLIC

This is to notify all concerned that
all outstanding accounts up to April
% 1918. Of the Silver Palace, are
due and payable to I. Dale Williams
and G. n. Williams, and all debts
contracted prior to March 18th are TO
he paid by the said parties. since
April 2s, H. L. Rutherford will be re-
snonsible for any debts contracted by
the concern, and all amounts due the
Silver Palace since that date are pay
able to him.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27

CathOlic-Mass at 8. a. m.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27

Myrtle st. Methodist
Sunday school at 10 a. m.
Preaching at 3 p. m.
Prayer meeting on Thursday eve
ming at 7:45.
]. D. MAJOR, Pastor.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27

l)ixieland Methodist
Sunday school at 10 a. m.
Preaching at 7:45 p. m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening
at 7:4J. 4e1i
J. d. MAJOR, Pastor.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-05-14
JURY HUNG
four TO TWO

In the case Of the commonwealth
against Thee. Morris. which was tried
in Judge Champlin's court yesterday
morning. the jury was not able 10
agree and resulted in n hung jury
four TO two.
Morris was arrested and tried on an
Indictment charging breach Of the
peace and il was sworn out by Sam
Fourgurean. II seems that Morris
and Fourgurean got into n difficulty
while in the field at work and Morris
claims that he understood TO, and did,
take a knife away from Fourgurean
and in the skufiie the latter fell on a
harrow and hurt himself.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-05-14
BIG SALE OF
FARM PRODUCTS
LARGE NUMBER OF LIVE STOCK
AND OTHER ARTICLES AT
BoULDIN SALE.

Favorable weather is predicted for
tomorrow and there is sure to be a
good crowd at C. r. Bouldin's big
sale tomorrow. The complete list Of
items to be sold appears in an ad on
another page Of this paper. Some
Of most anything a farmer needs
to operate a good farm viii be found
in this list. Everything offered for
sale will be found rs represented
and Mr.. Bouldin's guarantee viii be
behind every article sold.
Mr.. Bouldin will appreciate the
attendance Of all who can be present.
Dinner will be served on the grounds
for those who may care to satisfy
their appetites
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-05-14
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

Christian Circuit Court, Kentucky,
A. L. Burkholder and L.
b. Burkholder, partners,
doing business under
the firm Of Burkholder
Brothers
Against EQUITY
Jim Lantrip. and
Onie Lantrip,
By virtue Of a judgment and or
der Of sale Of the Christian Circuit
Court. rendered at the February
term thereof. 1918, in the above
cause. ! shall proceed to offer for
sale at the court house door in Hop
kinsville, Ky. to the highest and best
bidder, at Public Auction, on Mon
day, the 3rd day Of June, 1918, be-
tween the hours Of IL o'clock a. m.
and o'clock p. m. (being county
court day. upon a credit Of six
Co months. the following described
property, to-wit;
"On Bear Wallow branch. a tri-
butary Of Underwater river, being
the same tract Of land that was willed
to George w. Lantrip, by his father
+. W. Lantrip, by will dated January
10. 1908. recorded in will book No.
7. page No. 95, in the Office Of the
Clerk Of County Court Of County
aforesaid, decided TO said George w.
Lantrip, by Willie Lantrip by deed
dated November is. 1914. recorded
in deed book No. 1856. page 3s2, in
the Office aforesaid, and bounded as
follows: Beginning at two old mark
ed post oaks, corner with Jack Ora
nor's survey; thence with line Of
same n. 4Oh w. 1914 poles to a
stake; thence with another line Of
same N. 24% Z. l09A poles to a
stake and pointer, Junis CranOr's cor
ner, and for further description and
boundary, see deed book 1856, page
3S2, and will book No. 1, page 90,
recorded IN County Clerks Office, at
Hopkinsville, Christian county. Ken
lucky, containing l13 acres"
Or sufficient thereof TO produce the
sums Of money ordered to be made.
amounting to $23i.69. For the pur-
chase price, the purchaser must exc
cute bond with approved surety or
sureties, bearing legal interest from
the day of sale until paid and having
the force and effect Of a Replevin
Bond.
Bidders will be prepared to comply
promptly with these terms.
LUCIAN II. DAVIS.
Master Commissioner.
Breathitt. Allensworth q Breathitt,
Attorneys.