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HArtlUjj CARY NOW IN CAMP, Writes of First Experiences In Prepa ration for Navy. Portsmouth, Va., Jan. ll.-Editor Keowce Courier: I will write you of my flrst two weeks in tho navy. When I got to Atlanta on the 28th of December I decided that I would enlist there Instead of going to Dal las, Texas, as I flrst intended doing, so on tho morning of the 29th I went to the recruiting station and was ex amined In just about twenty minutes. The lieutenant commander then sont mo to tho Child's Hotel to await or ders. That was Friday, December 29th, and on Ibo 30th 1 got orders to bo at the Seaboard station at 8.30 that night, whore I would find an officer with a ticket. I was there with six other fellows who had enlisted, and we took sleepers for Hamlet, N. C., (pur Uncle Sam paying tho bill). We reached there the next morning at 6.30 and got breakfast at the hotel. From there we went to Norllna. N. C., getting dinner about 1 o'clock. We reached Portsmouth, Va., at 8.30 and wore transferred on the Franklin's cutter across tho Eliza beth river to the Franklin. After the ofllcer on tho Franklin had examined our papers we were sent to what is called the "bug bouso" for tho night. About this "bug house:" It was ono moro place to stay In. They packed us, just like dry goods on a shelf, as soon as we had a very light lunch. Tho next day being Now Year's day wo had to stay in that place un til Tuesday, but on Tuesday morn ing we were taken to another camp and fitted out with every imaginable kind of clothing-shoes, hats, caps, leggings, rubbers, etc.-and given ono hammock and bag, and we were then shown how to fill our clothing hag in a ship-shape way. To see the very small bag ono would suppose that lt would be Impossible to put all our clothes In lt, but when rolled up they didn't quito All it. Now about our sleeping quarters: All tho new men sleep in bungalows, (each bungalow holding six men), with open sides. Wo slung our ham mocks about five feet from tho floor, and thoy are very comfortable, too, with a good mattress and blankets. That night a few of the irren had the pleasure (?) of falling out of their hammocks, not being accustomed to n moving bed, but I had good luck. Haven't had a fall yet. Tho next morning we were put to drilling from 9 to 11 in the morning and 1 to 3 In the afternoon. But I only had two days of this, as I was appointed petty ofllcer of tho working party for tho camp, with six men under mo to work around the camp. 1 have been very busy (?) since. 1 don't have a thing to do myself just seo that tho men DO. About the rations here: We have plenty to eal three times a day, and il is good, too -better than most of us have at home. and. better still, lt is strictly pure and clean. There are two officers who soo that the galley (kitchen) ls kept clean at all times. Will write you when I'm transfer red to Norfolk In a few weeks. Very truly, Harry Cary. Itch relieved In 30 minutes by Wool ford's Sanitary Lotion. Never falls. Sold by J. W. Boll, druggist. Card of Thanks. Editor Courier: Please allow us spneo In your paper to thank our kind friends and neighbors who so kindly ministered to us with sympa thy and help during the death of our dear son and brother. May Cod's richest blessings rest upon eacli and every one. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Cheek and Family, West Union, R. F. D. BAYS FARMLERS AHE TOO GREEDY | Overproduction Produces Low Prices and General Disorganization. (CharleB Petty, in Tho State.) Tho farmers of this State are in a bad way. They are Buffering from a complication of doctors, advisors and untrained nurses. One of these advisers comes along and advises thom to hold their cotton for 15 couts; another urges them to cut down the acreage; a third one sug gests that they cut out guano. Then on top of that advice another wiso man urges them to make two bales grow where ono grow before. Hore ls ono diagnosis of the case tho doctors have failed to give. It is what the boys In school used to call "biting off more than you can chaw." There wero somo signs of that dis ease up In this county. In Novem ber there was a one-horse farmer, near Gaffney, who had made Ave or six bales of cotton, hiring hands to make tho crop. When picking timo came he had no one but himself to do tho work. Ho wont with his wagon to Gnffney and hauled out a load of women and children three to four miles to pick his cotton and hauled them back at night. Reports come from a half dozen counties in this State and from Sou thern Georgia that there were hun dreds and thousands of bales of cot ton still In the fields the first day of January. All that was because fann ers wero too greedy. Hero in Spartanburg county it ls easy for a two-horse farmer to make 40 bales of cotton by hiring two plow hands six months, and in May and June ready cash will bring In the boo hands who are then very needy. lie may dismiss his plow hands, and when picking time comes there is no | one to hire, for all tho hands are] busy In their own crops, lt requires six average hands 8U days to pick 4 0 bales. That Is what ls tho matter with all these farmers who have a large amount of cotton In tho fields. In 11)10 there were merchant-farmers In the State who rented cotton farms, h trod tho labor to make the cotton, and, owing to the high price, they could afford to pay well for the pick ing. After paying $10 an acre rent, they cleared $20 to $25 on a bale. They tried tho same plan In 1911, and Instead of profit, there was a loss. With Improved Implements, when a farmer plants all cotton a set of hands can make twice as much cot ton as they can pick in tho fall, un less they have t.hreo months of rain less weather. The merchant, who would buy $10, 000 worth or goods for a $5,000 stand ls about as foolt.ih as the cot ton farmer who plants all cotton Without hands to pick it in thc fall. A thousand times they have been urged by the press of the State to diversify, mako an abundance of small grain, corn, mea' and all food products, but il will require about tl)ree years of S-cent cotton and high provisions to persuade them to raise all homo supplies they can and then as much cotton as possible. When that plan ls adopted there will not bo thousands of bales in the fields the 1st of January. Spartanburg, Jan. C. i .omis from Ebenezer No. 1. (Too Late for Last Week.) West Union, R. F. D. No. 1, Jan. 10.-Special: Wo have been visited once again with a beautiful snow. Wo fear lt will bo almost gone before tho hunters will trace many rabbits. It seems that several took advantage of the Sabbath by tho report of guns. Miss Manilo Taylor has been quite Ul for several days, and her friends anxiously await encouraging devel opments In her condition. Miss Cecelia Ellison, of Wllllam ston, Is visiting her sister, Mrs. John Cason. We are glad to note that Crayton Whltmlre ls aldo to be up. Miss Marlo Hutchison, after spend ing two weeks among rolatvies and friends In this community, returned Saturday to her home In West Union. A charming affair of the past week was the New Year party given al tho homo of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Mulkey. All report a pleasant time. Steamer Sinks; 1712 Drowned. Bucharest, Roumanla, Jan. ?2. The Russian sicamor Russ had foun dered during a gale in the Black Sea. with tho whole of her passengers and crew, totalling 172 persons, is the report that reaches hon?. Tho Russ belonged to tho .Russian Steam Navigation Company, of tho Black Sea and the Danube, and was steaming from Galatz to Odessa. Among ber passengers wero Carl Anuzcff, who recently was appointed j Russian consul general at Galatz, and his family. Can't look well, eat. well or feel well with Impure blood feeding your body. Koop the blood pure with Burdock Blood Mitlers. Eat simply, take exorcise, keep clean and you will have n long life. LIKES THE BLUE GRASS STATE. Sam J. Isbell Returns from a Three Weeks' Visit. Editor Keowee Courier: I spent a moBt enjoyable Christmas in Ken tucky. I lind Kentucky to bo a great State. The people are tho most hos pitable I over had tho pleasure of knowing. Bowling Green Is a very pretty city and has a largo tobacco trade. Tho country around Bowling Green is level and very productive. The farmers scorn to bo doing woll. They raise tobacco, hogs, cattlo and horses. Most every ono knows that Kentucky is noted for her lino horses and pretty women. Boys, li you like pretty girls-and I know you do-all South Carolina boys do-Just take a trip to Kentucky, the Blue Grass State. While Kentucky people are very industrious they believe in having their fun. Horse racing, dancing and fox hunting are some of thc sports. While there I enjoyed several rides on horseback with aomo of Ken tucky's most charming young ladies for companions. Fox bunting thero is fine sport. The hunters have well trained dogs, and plenty of them. It ls nothing un usual for one hunter to have ten or fifteen dogs. They hunt on horse back mostly. When a red fox is started there is some riding to do If one expects to hear any of the race. Fences and ditches arc not In the way of a thoroughbred hunter when In a hot race after a red. 1 bade Bowling Green good-bye about 1 o'clock Wednesday morning, January 3, and reached Chattanooga at daybreak, caught a ear for Look out Mountain and spent most of the day thero looking through tho war museum. Thero ls nu incorporated town of two thousand Inhabitants on top of the mountain. It ls grand to stand on tho balcony of Old Point Hotel and see tho busy city of Chat tanooga 1,7 00 feet below. There is a great deal of war history connected with Lookout Mountain. The Battle Above the Clouds was fought on old Lookout. To reach the top of tho mountain one takes tho incline car, which is drawn straight up for a mlle, some thing like a well bucket is drawn from a well. I stopped with friends in Atlanta for several days, and had a most en joyable time. In fad, I enjoyed every minute of my three weeks away from Walhalla, but was glad to get back to my old home town. After all there Is no place like home. Sam J. Isbell. Walhalla, H. F. D. Xo. 1. Ho not allow your kidney and bladder trouble to develop beyond the roach of medicine. Take Foley Kidney Pills. They give quick re sults and stop irregularities with surprising promptness. J. W. Bell. Wyatt Bradley's Hold -Mine. Augusta, Ga., Jan. G.-Col. Wyatt W. Bradley, editor of the Abbeville Press and Banner, and private secre tary to lion. Wyatt Aiken, Congress man from South Carolina, was In the city for a few hours to-day en route to Thomson, Ga., where he will in spect some mining machinery. Mr. Bradley Is Interested In one of tho most profitable of the many gold mines in tho Abbeville section of his State, and is developing a property which bids fair to he ono of the best producers In the State. DON'T SUFFER WITH Neuralgia when a 25 cent bottle of Noah's Liniment is guaranteed to drive thia terror awny-or money re funded. At tlic first twinge, applied ns directed, Noah's Liniment will give immediate and effectual relief, lt quiets the nerves and scutters the con gestion, penetrates and requires very little rubbing. Noah's Liniment Is tho 'host remedy for Rheumatism, Sciatica, irfimo Unck, stltf Joints and Muscles, Soro Throat, Colds, Strains, Sprain^ Cuts, ^,??g^Bg5K?g*gg| Neuralgia, Toot huche, und all Nerve, Hone and Muscio Aches mid I'M Ins. Tho genuino hus Noah's Ark on every pnckiigo and looks like this ont, but lins It BD limul on front of package mid " Noah'? LiiUmer t" al ways In RED hil Ilo w uro of Imitations, bnrgo liottlc, 25 cents, and Fold by all deniers In medicine. Guaranteed or money refunded by Noah Remedy Co., Inc., Richmond, Va. rOlUlURCATwfc NOAH'S LINIMENT IM KW M HIM UtlMntHM Mo mw <?r?n PiiiCt.'iCfNti For Sale by J. W. BELL, WALHALLA ; W. J. LUNNEY, SENECA. / Peaches take mor from tlu; soil than any < It lias been conclusively pr shipping quality are not scc\ adequate supply of POTV The best growers use from 100 to 2 annually on their orchards in addition tion of mineral fertilizers should begin to insure strong wood and early bc longer loaring period. Most peach orchards starve to ci be giving their very b ?uiccd ration and reap Write us for Pi books with form GERMAN KA Continental B Monadrtoc Whitney C? VERDICT WAS NOT UNANIMOUS. So Say Jurors in Long Case-New Tidal Refused. Greenwood, Jan. G.-One of the most dramatic situations ever wit nessed In the court room here was developed this afternoon In thc course of argument for a now trial for George W. Long, convicted of manslaughter early Tuesday morn ing, having been on trial for two days for tho shooting of Luther P. Mulllnax at Troy some time ago. The sensation In the motion for a new trial lay in the fact that one of tho jurors, M. V. Sanders, of Green wood, made an aflldavit as to the manner in which the verdict was ar rived at, and why. That he was sup ported In this aflldavit by two other jurors was not known when P. B. Grier started to read tho affidavit, and as soon as he reached the point In the affidavit that Mr. Sanders had been a juror in the case and held convictions that the verdict was not what he believed it should be, Judge Sease, with flushed face, asked Mr. Grier to stop reading. He said that he bad polled the jury when the verdict was read, and that every man had answered that it was bis verdict, and that court could not allow anything to come before it relating to what had transpired in the jury room. Mr. Grier asked for permission to explain the nature of his position, and why it was necessary to make this preliminary statement. Upon this be ing done, and after further argument along this lino by C. C. Featherstone for tho defense, Judge Sease permit ted the reading of tho affidavit. Tile Other A tilda v its. The other jurors making an affida vit similar to Mr. Sanders were 0. M. Anderson, of Ninety-Six. and A. J. Langley, of Greenwood. This affida vit, in substance, stated that after several ballots the jury finally de cided among themselves that they would continue to ballot until two thirds Of them should agree on a ver dict and that when this was done the verdict of the two-thirds should he the verdict of all. Under this arrangement finally two-third* voted for manslaughter, and so this became the verdict of the whole jury. Just previous to the last vote the jury stood seven for acquit tal and five for manslaughter, but the next volo was eight for manslaughter and four for acquittal. The attorneys for the defense ar gued long and earnestly that it was not a constitutional verdict, after having made an able argument as to why tho judge should consider the aflldavit. After their argument So licitor Cooper opposed the granting of a new trial on the ground that it was against public policy to contra vene the verdict on the ground pro posed. The foreman of tho jury, J. M. Townsend, was sworn and made a statement to the court. Ile told of the ballots and how the rule was adopted. He said he had ?'?ll stand up and agree afterwards that it was the unanimous verdict. Tho defense contended that this agreement bound only to thc agree ment thal two-thirds should rule and that the two-thirds rule is not recog nized in tho State, though strenuous efforts have been made to have it adopted. Solicitor Cooper in conclu sion said that he must continue to oppose granting a new trial. New Trial Refused. Judge Sease concurred in this, and In refusing tho motion said with warmth that he hoped he would never have to pass upon such a ques tion again while lu? was on the bench Ile went on to say, that, thougu jurors might fer' conscience stricken, public policy dem ided the iury room he held secret and sacred, and that after the statement of the foreman of the jury he fell that the verdict should stand. Tho jurors could not. stultify themselves. Hav ing Mr. Long placed In the dock, and after listening to a pen of leniency, Judge Soaso pronounced sentence upon him, this sentence being three years and six mouths on the public e Potash )thcr fruit crop, oven that flavor and J red unless there is an iSH co pounds of Muriate of Potash to thc phosphate. The applica when the trees are planted, so as aring, cuntinuous fruiting and leath at a time when they should ?st returns. Feed them a bal thc profits. itash prices and free \ulas and directions. LI WORKS. Inc. uik?ng, ) j.it ti mor o lc Block, Chicago ?ntral Bank ?\dg. New OrlaanjT 1 Sj POTASH PAYS W. J. BURNS WILL, BF) FREED. Judge Intimates that Case Against Detective is Without Merit. Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. ll,-De tective Wm. J. Burns was not guilty of the crime of kidnaping when he captured John J. McNamara here and took him to California last April. Federal Judge A. B. Anderson indi cated to-day that such would be his ruling. The judge said tho case again1-' Burns was without merit. Judge Anderson's intimation came during Burns' petition in habeas cor pus proceedings for permanent re lease from an indictment charging him with kidnaping. Counsel for Burns contended that in the arrest of McNamara all the re quirement of Federal laws relating to extradition had been complied with. The Burns lawyer said the In dictment against the. detective was based on Indiana laws, imposing con ditions which were not contemplated by the Federal statutes. Pension Notice. Notice is hereby given that I w'll he at the Court House every Satur day during January, 1912, for tho purpose of receiving applications for pensions. The relatives or friends of those pensioners who have died during the year 1911 will please report tho same to me. Tho Pension Board will meet the first Monday In February to pass on tho applications filed. J. W. Holloman, Pension Commissioner. works of the county or the same time in the State penitentiary. An appeal will be taken from Judge Sense's order overruling the motion for a new trial. MA K K YOUR TAA RETURNS. The Auditor's office will be open to receive returns of personal property for taxation from the 1st day of Jan uary, 1!H2, to the 20th day of Feb ruary following, Inclusive. The Township Assesors are requir ed by law to list for all those who fall to make their own returns with in the time prescribed. Hence tho difficulty of delinquents escaping the 50 jier cent penally, as well as the frequency or errors resulting from this practice. All able-bodied men, 21 to 60 years of age, are taxable polls. Please don't, neglect returning your dogs. Note all transfers of real estate since making your last return; from whom acquired or to whom sold. He turn your new buildings that were erected during the year 1911. For thc convenience of tax-payers the Auditor or his deputies will re ceive returns at tho following times and places: Seneca, Thursday and Friday, Jan. 18 and 19. Richland, Monday, Jan. 22. Newry, Tuesday, Jan. 23. Clark's Store, Wednesday, Jan. 24. Salem, Thursday, Jan. 25. Little Hiver, Friday, Jan. 2 0. Tamas8ee, Saturday, Jan. 27. Mt. Rest, Monday, Jan. 29. Henry's Store, Tuesday, Jan.-30. Cannon's Store, Wednesday, Jan. 31. Tugaloo Academy, Thursday, Feb ruary 1. Madison, Friday, Feb. 2. Returns will be taken at all places from 10 o'clock In the morning until 3 o'clock in the nfternoon, except the two jilaces mentioned on the i7thof January. R. W. QRUBBS, Auditor Oconee County, S. C. December 20, 19 11. 51-6 Foley's Kidney Pills What Tiley Will Do for You They will cure your backache, strengthen your kidneys, cor rect urinary irregularities, build up the worn o?'* tissues, and eliminate the excess uric acid that causes rheumatism. Pre vent Bright's Disease and Dia betes, and restore health and .trength. Refuse substitutes, J. W. BELL, WALHALLA, COUNTY CLAIMS AUDITED. At tho regular monthly meeting of the Board of County Commission ers, held Friday, January 5th, .19i2, tho following claims wore audited: No. Rends. Dist. Amt. 3177 J. L. Moser_72. .$ 9 00 3178 Q. W. Ridley ... -.. 2 00 3179 J. B. Burgess ..43.. 3 50 3180' Gus Deaton ....25.. 4 00 3181 C. R. D. Burns.. 27.. 6 15 3182 R. B. Collins .. -.. 27 0O 3183 J. B. Whitten ..33.. 3 75 3184 F. B. Dee.CO . . 22 00 3185 R. H. King .... 3.. ll 00 3186 M. lt. Ilunnicutt .31.. 12 75 3187 W. L. McClellan. 63. . 28 00 3188 R. N. Ellis .... 5. . 1 00 3189 Courtenay Mfg. Co... 885 42 3190 P. W. Sheriff ..74.. 5 50 3191 E. C. Harris ... 7.. 28 45 3192 E. B. Alexander. .39. . 6 00 3193 W. B. Mongold. .64. . 7 00 319 1 B. Blackwell ...10.. 10 00 3195 W. H. Gibson . . . 3.. 3 00 3196 W. A. Carver ..13.. 5 50 3197 T. M. Kelley ... -.. 19 57 3198 Georg? Deal ...65.. 2 50 Bridgett. 3199 F. B. Deo .$18 24 3200 J. E. Gaines . 58 28 3201 R. R. Doyle . 3 75 3202 R. B. Collins . 2 44 3203 J. L. Smith . 10 76 3204 J. D. McMaban . 6 60 3205 D. H. Stancll . 3 50 3206 S. N. Hughs . 8 84 3207 S. N. Hughs . 1 7."> 3208 F. M. Simpson . 24 75 3209 M. T. Con well . 3 25 3210 D. H. Howland . 36 52 Rond Machine. 3211 H. H. Smithson 3 95 3212 Smith & Sons Mfg. Co. 102 00 3213 T. L. Land . 25 00 3214 M. W. Cain . 4 3 00 2215 J. M. Barron . 4 90 3216 E. P. Cox . 3 90 3217 W. C. Mason & Co. . . 8 00 3218 Matheson Hdw. Co. . . 2 20 3219 J. B. Hill . 14 65 3220 W. N. Woolbright . . 8 55 3221 CW. & J.E. Bauknlght 152 09 Poor Farm. 32 22 W. R. Cobb .$ 75 00 3 2 23 W. R. Cobb . 27 39 3224 OW. & J.E. Bauknlght 112 29 3225 Wm. J. Strlbllng .... 73 70 322(5 C. W. Pitchford. 234 50 32 27 Moss & Ansel . 5 50 Public Buildings. 3228 W. J. Schroder. Co. Tr $108 3229 CW. & J.E. Bauknlght 3 3230 Town of Walhalla... 107 3231 Moss & Ansel . 6 3232a R. H. Jennings, State 26 25 5 0 28 00 55 Treasurer . . , 3232b J. A. ivester Stationery, I*rinting, Advertising, &c. 2233 Keoweo Courier ....$ 45 85 3234 Keowee Courier .... 30 00 3235 Farm and Factory ... 27 00 3236 Moss & Ansel . 2 70 3237 Geo. D. Barnard & Co. 89 01 3238 MOSB & Ansel . 25 35 3239 John F. Craig . 13 30 3210 John F. Craig . 21 54 3241 Zion Onice Supply Co. 25 95 32 12 Walker, Evans & Cogs well Co. 35 95 3243 Walker, Evans & Cogs well Co. 145 3214 John F. Craig . 27 ?5215 John F. Craig . 30 Aid to Soldiers, 3246 Jas. M. Moss .$ 3 32 17 T. J. l-l ul soy . 4 3218 J. E. Singleton . 26 3249 C. W. Pitchford ... . 19 3250 Cannon & Crqss . (5 2251 W. S. Hunter & Co.... 2 325 2 Newry Store . Ki 3 253 Carter & Co. 2 ?254 Moss & Ansel. ;*.:! 2255 CW. & J.E. Bauknlght l :'. 3256a Enterprise Hank .... 12 2 5 6b J. II. Allen & Bro. Magistrates. I). Sheldon .$12 A. I tro wu. 2 5 A. Kubanks. 20 H. Lee . 12 H. Marett . 3 7 N. Woolbright. 6 A. Grant. ll P. Crisp . (5 2 J. Vinson . (5 10. Singleton . 12 Constables, Geo. L. Jones .$3 8 T. Y. Chalmers . 2 P. R. Brown . 3 W. O. Tannery . 3 R. E. Keose . 2 Whit Knox . 9 W. A. Gray. 3 J. N. Hopkins . 6 J. i > M. S. W. w. A. R, .1. 3 25 7 3 2 5 8 3259 3 2 (50 3 2ti I 32(52 32(53 3264 2 2(55 32 0(5 32(5 7 3 2(58 3209 3270 3 271 3 27 2 3273 3274 3 27 5a Taos. B. Earle. 1 327 5b A T. Reid . 7 0 3275c L. w. Grant . ll Medical. Dr. B. F. Sloan.$ 27 Dr. J.J. Thodo. 0 Dr. J. J. Thodo. 100 Dr. J. W. Wickliffe . . 37 3270 3277 3278 3279 3 2 SO 3 281 3282 3283 3284 2 2 s r. 3 280 3287 2 2 S S 2 2 Sil 3 20 0 320 1 3202 Dr. C. Dr. C. M. Walker M. Walker Kala lies. \V. J. Schroder John F. Craig . . Lee Kerr . W. M. Kay W. C. Hughs . . J. H. Smith N. Phillips W. R. Hunt. James Seaborn . , KS. C. Butler R. W. Grnbbs . 10 31 2 5 25 83 IV 5 33 5 8 23 17 7 21 25 00 52 00 00 00 00 00 00 50 00 00 00 00 00 50 00 0 0 50 50 25 75 5 0 2 5 50 50 00 00 00 80 10 00 70 00 5 0 90 70 00 00 50 00 00 99 00 00 33 0 0 33 33 33 03 00 99 Contingent. 93 Bock Teague .$ 1 94 W. M. Kay . 49 05 W. M. Kay. 15 0 0 W. M. Kay. 3 4 07 W. J. Schroder . 3 Convict ('amp. 08 (Od. Sullivan .$20 00 Gus Sullivan . 20 00 Matt Cobb . 20 N. PHILLIPS. Supervisor, James Seaborn, Clerk of Board, (50 SO 05 20 50 50 50 60 NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT AND DISCHARGE. Notice ls hereby given that tho un dersigned will make application to I). A. Smith. Judge of Probate for Oconeo County. In the Stnte ot Sou th Carolina, at bis oilice at Walhalla Court House, on Friday, th*? loth day of Ja nary, 1912, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, or as soon thereafter as said application can be bend, for levo to mako final settlement of the Estato of J. J. Ansel, deceased, and obtain final discharge as Admin istratrix of said estate. MARY NEVILLE A NP 3L. Administra' "v. December 20, 1911,