Robinson's Estate

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Schaffer,

A number of questions are raised on this appeal; it is conceded, however, by all parties to the litigation, that one of them is controlling, if determined in the way we think it must be, and we shall therefore deal only with it.

Stephen F. Robinson died testate, leaving to survive him his widow, Jennie B- Robinson (whose executor and devisees are the appellants), his father, mother, five sisters, and no children. His will in its parts material to our consideration was thus phrased: “Item. I give, devise and bequeath unto my beloved wife, Jennie B. Robinson, all…