In Re Preston's Estate

This suit is to determine the proper construction of the last will and testament of Eliza Margaret Preston, who died in Portland, Oregon, on Febru ary 20, 1935, leaving an estate of an appraised value of $18,448.75, but which had only an approximate net value of $12,000. Eliza Margaret Preston left surviving her no children or other lineal descendants. Her nearest relatives were two brothers and a niece, who lived in the state of Washington, and a nephew Byrne Marconnier, the son of a predeceased sister, who lived in New York City.

The will, so far as material herein, provides as follows:

“First…