In re Batchelor's Estate

This is an appeal from the allowance *240of the final account of the executor of the last will and testament of Jacob F. Batchelor, deceased. The question arises under the seventh clause of the will, which reads as follows:

“I give and bequeath to Martha L. Cable, for her support during the settlement of my estate, the sum of $1,000 yearly, the same to be paid to her quarterly, until my estate is closed.”

By other clauses of the will, specific bequests had been made to Miss Cable, consisting of the homestead of the testator, household furniture, etc., a life-insurance policy of $3,000, and $10,000…