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The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-07-04
THE SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS.
Their Inconsistency I'm Dealing with
the Teachers.
tn TIE EDITOR OF THE NEWS.

ToTHE EDITOR OF THE NEWS.
Having been educated in the doctrine that,
in this country Of Republican Institutions, the de-
posltaries Of public trusts-the servants OF the
people-were amenable to the public for the pro.
per discharge o. those trusts, I would beg leave
to ask why It is that the commissioners OF the
city public schools, at this particular juncture,
after having voted to close said schools Tor an ID
definite period, from an alleged want OF 1unds,
have refused to accord to the teachers OF these
schools privilege, for which there is q prece'
dent, it having been granted BY o previous board
to the chairman Of the existing board, at time
when, from stress Of circumstances, no provision
had been made for their maintenance. refer te
the refusal OF the board to allow the teachers the
use. Of the buildings in which they proposed TO
continue teaching the children at such rates as
the parents Of each might be able to afford. 1s
the use OF the buildings refused to Mr.. Archer
because he is deemed less responsible person
than Mr.. Geddings then was'
And are the'board under 40 obligation to the
public to discharge 80 important trust volun-
tarpy assumed9 II so, would beg to be informed
upon what principle Of expedlency they can jus.
tify their action in having thus shut out large
proportion Of the parents Of nearly three thou.
sand children, in atten dance OF the schools from
the opportunity Of continuing th:ir education,
upon terms ,cithtn their means. For this might
have been done, had the teachers been permitted
to carry out Their pan; whereas, from the high
rate OF tuition prevailing at the private schools
many viii be utterly unable to afford their chill
dren any educational facilities at all.
And how does this action affect the teachers,
whom, In their resolutions recently published,
they took occasion to thank and commend for
"their patient and unrequited toil:" II i am to
Judge OF their sincerity by the practical effect OF
their action, cannot avoid the painful inference
that this was mere form OF words-a shadow
without the substance. Thrown out OF employ
ment at a season Of the year when to obtain 1t is
almost an impossiblity, and with their salaries
BLK months in arrears, they may, think, without
doing the board an injustice, conclude that in
their refusal to allow them the only means pre-.
senting itself of providing the wherewithal to
keep body and soul together. they have manifes-
ted anything else than friendly spirit, much less
proper appreciation OF their really "patient and
unregulted toll"
In conclusion, think may fairly commend to
the board for their consideration the good old
saw, factions speak more loudly than words"
CIyIS
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ACCIDENTALLY SHoT.-Private Joseph Goul-
den was accidentally shot yesterday afternoon in
the lower Guardhouse, about quarter to 2
O'Clock. He had just returned from duty, and
WAS about hanging up his belt with six shooter
Smith wesson pistol in the case, when the
pistol fell to the ground. The hammer, which
was down on the cap, struck the aoor and dis
charged the pistol. The bali entered his ankle
joint on the inside inhctng severe and danger
Gus wound. A surgeon was Immediately sent for
and every assistance afforded. Mr.. Goulden is a
very .sciens mau at his post and sustains an ex.
cellent character. He has the sympathies OF his
friends In his af1iction.
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FIREwoRKs-Iti is said that Mayor Pillsbury
has made arrangements for q grand pyrotechni.
cal display this evening at White Point Garden on
the Battery. The custom was common before the
war, but since the late unpleasantness the com,
munisy has not generally felt In an erervescent
mood; hence the break In the timehonored oo.
servance. As the entertainment will be almost
wholly for the benefit Of the dusky constituents Of
the Mayor, it is hardly to be expected that the
taxpsying citizens ehal foot the bill. We pre-
sumo the City Father intends this as treat to his
children, and Of course win pay for it out OF his
own private purse.
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CLUBS AND STARs.-J. Chapman, reported
for keeping hogs on his premises in Montague
street, near RutleJge, was ordered to remove the
offensive animals at once.
Carrie Morrison, arrested for raising disturb
ance at the corner OF Elliott and Church streets,
was sentenced to pay fne Of S., or spend ten
days In the House Of Correction.
Rachel Mazyck, for fighting in house in ElliotI
street, was visited with similar sentence.
Carolina Wilson, lodged for getting drunk and
disturbing the usual quiet Of Elliott street with
shouting and cursing. was made to choose be-
tween fine Of $40 and twenty days In the House
OF Correction He took the latter for reasons that
need no. be stated.
James Lloyd, VIM. Maxwell, Stephen Simmons
and VIM. Rivers, four smart youths Of color,
lodged for using very prolaue language Sunday
afternoon on King street, and abusing quiet po'
liceman, were examined, and James Llyod, as the
head OF the party, was sent to the House Of Cor
rection for ten days. The others were released.
James Jones and Benz. johnson, lodged on the
charge Of stealing brass frame, are held for ex.
animation.
OF three parties lodged for taking too much al
cohol aboard, two were discharged, and the
other had either to pay fine Of SIS, or spend I'VE
days In the House OF Correction.
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The wH1skEY R1Se.-A large and excited
crowd Of buyers and lockers on assembled at the
Courthouse yesterday morning, where Sheriff
Mackey was selling at auction large supply Of
the 'sardent,:' which had been levied upon under
an execution. About twenty barrels Of whiskey,
brandy, wine, &C., were disposed Of, and as the
fumes of the liquor was dirused, the bidding be-.
came gnirted. The articles sold at fair prices,
and the samplers did their duty.
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FOR MAYOR.

Major E. Willis, having the qualifications to
insure proper and just administration Of the
city affairs, commends him to the business per-
ton OF the community, to al OF whom he is
thoroughly known, and much esteemed and re.
spected, and, as property holder. is identified
with the interests OF the city; and his known
energy, industry and popularity make him the
choice Of the
MERCHANT, MECHANIC, LABoRlEG-NAN, F1REasE
AND CoIoRED CITIZENS.
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! AeR1cuLruRAL.-The RIchland Farmers Club
met Saturday at the residence o. Major Theodore
stsrke in Colu,ubia-Major Thomas Taylor, presi:
dent, G. o. Marshall, secretary. Reports were
: made by Colonel Wla. Wallace, chairman OF the
lmittee on immigration; D. B. DeSaussure,
chairman Of the committee on grasses;
ok Trenholm, Esq, chairman OF the commit.
-. on steam ploughs, efforts to Introduce which
Re to be made The next meeting is to be held
on the farm Of Mr.. Trenholm.
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MEETING IN WARD IA meeting of the citi-
zeus Of this ward was. held last evening at the
cub hall. in Nassau street, the President, A. \.
PuRdt, In the chair.
~ Mr. B. Myers was elected hallkeeper, and upon
reasonable grounds being shown, Mr.. J. L. Stevens
was elected as delegate to the Nominating Con-
yention in the pace Of Mr.. R. Gordon.
A motion that the ward meeting should elect
the candidates for alderman, whose nominations
should be supported by the delegates from this
ward,at the Nominating Convention, elected some
discussion, and having been put, was at length
lost, leaving the nomination to the discretion Of
the delegates
The meeting, after transacting some routine
business, adjourned.
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CAsH1ERED.-The steamboat inspectors, after
nn investigation, have cancelled the certificates
Of the engineer and pilot of the steamer Water
Lilly for their dIsorderly behavior on thas vessel
on Sunday, the 25th ult, while on an excursion
up the Ashley River.
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HOLINESS LYCEuM.-The children Of the
Central Presbyterian Church were entertained
last event lg by Professor Holmes with his Binop.
trio Lantern. The pictures were as interesting as
ever, and AFFORDED a vast deal of pleasure to the
juvenile audience.
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IDEs1RE to inform the people Of Charleston
and the country that they can buy better and
cheaper Sewing Machine from me than they can
elsewhere, and now is the time, and No. 81 Queen
street is the place, to get 1rstclass Sewing Ma
chine, either new or second. hand; so come one
come ALL and let me serve you to No. Machine
iunlo j. L. LUSsFORD.
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WORTH ArrENDNe.-The heterogeneous col
lection Of Mr.. John Binns's establishment, at No.
80 Market street, will be disposed Of this morning
at public auction. The fancy pigeons, singing
birds and poultry are rare and beautiful. and any
one in want OF nice pet opossum or alligator, or
articles Of hardware, dry goods, and. in fact, any
thing that can be imagined, would do well to be
present AS a curiosity shop, the store is well
worth visiting.
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The RINGING OF THE BELLs.-For the in
Formation Of the public ne are requested to state
that the chimes OF St. Michael's will peal 1ortn
their joyous anthems in honor Of the great na'
tional holiday, for half an hour az A. N. to-day,
quarter Of an hour at GA. NJ "a quarter OF an hour
at 8, and quarter OF an hour at 12 NJ; then
again quarter Of an hour at 8, and half an hour
at aunaat
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SAVED His BAcoN.-BeDjamin Harris was
arrested yesterday afternoon by o1acers Davis
and Burke, charged with stealing bacon from the
store OF Mr.. T. n. Cater on Vendue Range. Ba-
con had been missed from time to time until over
300 pounds had been carried on, when suspi.
clous circumstance led to the arrest Of Harris,
3ho was porter in the store. he is held for ex'
animation, and hiss owned up to taking the ba-
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THE PALMETTO BASE BALL CLuB.-Thls
spirited corps will give their first annual picnic
at Mount Pleasant on the 18th instant. With
such fine 'sbase,n the heroes OF the bat will no
doubt take pleasure on the Ay, and make hand
some run home In the evening.
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The ACADEMY OF MUSIC GRAND GIFT Con-
oKRTs, as advertised by Messrs. Butler, Chadwick,
Gary i Co.-Mr. Eben Coffin, subagent for this
splendid and attractive scheme is now prepared
to sell tickets for the same. Applications to be
made to him at the office Of Mr.AC. Cacius, corner
East Bsy and Central wharf. may29
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USINE NOTfo y

BOARD IN NEW YoRK.-We direct attention
to the advertisement Of Mrs. Whyte In to-day %
NEWS. Those Of our readers who expect to pay
a visit to the great Northern metropolis during
the summer, will do well to call at No. North
Washington square.
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RENFoRcEMENTs FOR THE PARADE.-TWo
celore6 hre companies from Beaufort arrived
yesterday evening In the steamer Planter, for the
purpose Of participating in the celebration today.
They were met at the boat and escorted up to
the city by delegations from several Of the coored
tre companies, with the usual accompaniment
OF fife and drum.
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BUSINESS ENvELoPEs.-THE NEWS Job Office
10 now prepared to furnish good envelopes, with
business cards printed thereon, atss4 per thcus.
md. Send your orders Every merchant and
business man should have his card printed on
his envelopes,
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"THE DAY WE CELEBRATE."-To-dayb being
observed generally as holiday, the banks Will
be closed, and there will be no market AFTER
O'Clock A. n.
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LUNcH.-The members Of the Freundsehafts-
bund are requested to assemble at their han TO-
day, for the purpose Of discussing Splendid
lunch, provided gratis by Mr.. Nolte.
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O'Clock A. II

PosrorF1cE EoT1cE.-The postmaster wishes
us to state that the postofice will be open 1or de'
livery tomorrow, July 4, from haf.past to half
past O'Clock P. n.
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Auction Sales This Day.

William Mckay will sell at 10 o'clock, at No.
SO Market street, a collection Of "rare" animals
and useful notions.
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To BUSINESS MEN.-Five hundred fine Bul
Envelopes for 81 2b. 49,.
jun2o.tu HAsEL STREET BAZAAR.
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opiuion. R. K. SCOTT, Governor.
To his E1cellency Governor r. K. Sc0h:
DEAR SIR--You have referred to me the enclos-
registrar OF Charleston, with the request thai
would furnish you with my opinion upon the
questions therein asked.
The corouer's act or 1889, Whlcn IS stl !ne law
of the 81 ate requires the coroner, "when he snail
be informed OF, or shall see the dead body OF any
person, supposed to have come TO q Vlolens anu u
untimely death, found lying within his ulstrict" "
to make out his warrant, summon Jury ana hoio
an inquest
am clearly of the opinion that the law contem.
plates and authorizes The held1ng OF an inquest py
the coroner only in cases OF death which may oe
properly prescribed as violent, casual untlnleiy;
&C. and that on both Of the cases which are stated
in Dr. Lebby's first and second questions the coro
ner is not authorized TO hold an inquest unless ne
Is furnished with very strong proofs, which would
Justify the belief, his part that the causes OF
the death were not those stated by the attending
physician In his certificate, but were such as
have referred to above as violent, CASUAL untime'
me presumption In the case Of the death OF q
person who has been regularly attended by an
educated and recognized physician OF good stana.
Ing, who has certified the causes OF Inc aeasa, t Is
ed from the causes which the physician may
specify. The cases are very rare 10 which eoro.
ner could be justified In dsregardlng this ceftln-
cate and proceeding TO an inquest.
A case can OF course be imagined IN Wn!cn tne
coroner would be justified In holding an Inquest
even when the at ending physician mad given his
certificate that the deceased died regularly OF
some disease. II responsible persons IN suSh
case would come to the coroner and make alllda'
Wit of the belief and state facts 10 support their
belief, that such person had come to q violent,
casual or untimey death, contrary to the certin-
cate OF a physician, think the coroner would be
bound to hold an inquest; but to do SO Of his own
motion, and in the absence Of reliable evidence,
would be cleary an abuse OF his functions.
a Z, f,,rfh hof think N0ndncS
on the part OF the coroner as is described In Dr.
Leobys letter, amounts to official misconduct,
and renders that officer liable to prosecution lor
thut offence.
D. II. CHAMBERLAIN,
Attorney. General.
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CRuMBs.-There is letter held for postage
In Jacksonville, Fla, addressed to William Ram.
sey, Sumterville, s. q.
The resignation OF ]. D. Pitts, trial justice Of
Newberry County, has been accepted at the Ex'
ecutive Department.
James W. vinson has been appointed commits
sioner Of elections, vice II. G. Long. who refused
to serve.
There will be a match game OF base
bail at the Hair Moon Battery at O'CLOCK,
this Afternoon, between the Seminole and second
nine Of the Emerald Base Ball Club.
The regular monthly target practice OF the
German Rifle Club will take place tomorrow at
the Schu zenplatz.
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,


CoLUMBIA. June "a, 1871.
Dr. Robert Lepbv. City Registrar, Charleston
SIR have been directed by his Excellency
Governor Scott to acSpow!edge the receipt OF
your favor or the 22d instant. requesting the
submission of certain queries to the attorney.
general, in regard TO the duties Of coroner, and
herewith transmit to you the answer OF that ON
Ger In reply thereto. The Governor would res
pectluny suggest the propriety Of having the COZ
respondence published.
Very respectfully,
Private Secretary.
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BILL HEADS printed on fine paper at Sc, a
IS, So so snd IS so per thousand, according 7
size, at THE NEWS Job ONCE.
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BANK BIILs.-Mr. A. G.. kaufman oilers
large lot Of bills fold issue) of the Bank or the
State or South Carolina for sale. EizsA
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TAXING SCALP. Yesterday afternoon, Bell
Maginley, colored, entered the apartment Of Het'
ty Grant, co!ored. her neighoor, in McBrides
lane, near ST. Philip street. and while getting
some IRE, klndled name Of anger in Hetty's
breast that would not be quenched. Selling her
tomahawk, in tae shape Of blunt hatchet, the
infuriated squaw d'Afrique "went for" the ex'
asperating Bell, and overtaking her just outside
the door, brought her TO the ground with blow
upon the head. policeman here in.erfered, and
both the parties were taken to the Guardhouse-
Bell with her scalp safe, but bleeding profusely
from an ugly cut in her head. They were both
locked up, and will be brought before the Mayor
this morning for fighting and raising distur-
bance.
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ELECTION ANNOUNCEMENTS intended for pub
lcation In TIE NEWS, must, in all cases, be pald
for in, advance.
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CITY AFFAIR S.
Meetings This Day.

Cincinnati Society, at4 P. n.
sreundscDa.tsbund, at 8 P. NJ.
! yigilant FIRE Company, at r. M.
Washing ION Fire Company, at P. II.
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4 Fowl THIEF CAPTURED AND SHoT.-At an
early hour yesterday morning q colored man.
residing at the corner Of Smith and Morris Streets
heard sus picious noises proceeding from his fowl
house, and upon going out, found colored fellow
attempting to break 1t open. The thief took to
his heels, and the proprietor gave chase and over.
took him In Rutledge street. he proved to be an
old offender and reckless character, named Abra-
ham Brown, and was forthwith delivered in
charge Of policeman. The officer started for
the Guardhouse with his captive, who became
unruly, and at last drew razor. By making
desperate cuts at the officer Brown got loose and
was giving leg bail In healthy style, when two re-
ports Of a pistol in quick succession recalled to
his mind the fact that the police carry six'shoot-
ers. Four more shots were too much for human
nature, and Brown again surrendered at dscre-
ton. he was brought before the Mayor, who I'M
media,ely referred him to trial justice. soon
after this, Brown for the first time complained OF
being shot, and sure enough on examination
bullet was found to have entered the feshy part
of his hip from the rear. The wound was quickly
attended to- and Brown was SO little inconVe.
nienced that he was ready to attend his trial that
evening.
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BASE BALL AND OTHER THISGs.-That con-
.ingent OF the United States Army, nov on duty
% in South Carolina, no. finding any Ku'Kiux-
dead or alive-fnd their time hang heavily on
their hands, The weather, too, is very hot, and
what to do TO keep cool is the great question.
Base ball appears TO be the only soace left for the
poor soldier. Accordingly we read that the 'oest
nine', Of the garrison at Newberry have invited
themselves to play match game with the ''best
niuen OF the Columbia garrison, on the glorious
Fourth. The invitation was accepted, and the New
berry boys in blue will thus have much better
chance to celebrate the Fourth after the tradition
ary style, than they would have had staying in
their barracks In Newberry, where, we believe,
the sale OF the 'ardentn is attended with more or
less inccnyenent restrictions. Hon sci: Q'H ma!
penSe.
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City Registrar and
Endorsed.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
COLUMBIA, June 2S, 1871. }
The within Is respectfully submitted TO the at
rney.general, at the request OF DR.. Robert Leb.
by city registrar and supervisor OF health depart
ment Tor The CITY OF Charleston, for his official
opinion, r. K. SCOTT, Governor.
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@. E. Dickey. 7th Q. S. A.; Frank Winslow an
wife, Massachusetts,; C. D. Duncan, Virginia.
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PAVILION HOTEL

J. F. Beckman, Georgetown; A. c. Barcklay, I
8. Army.
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Hotel ArrIvals-July 3.
CHARLESTON hotel.

CHARLESTON EoFEL.
P. h. Curtis, Boston; ]. E. Nettles, Darling
ton; ]. W. James, Savannah; E. NJ. Speight, Soul
Carolina.
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Upuartnership Notifies.

MIR, THOMAS S. INGLESBY is THIS
Nl day admitted partner in our Firm.
PELZER, RODGERS d co.
Charleston, S. c.. Jul VI, 1871. julyS
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Amrtion sales--futnre mans.

BY A. C. .McGILLIYRAY.t ~ -
WIN. JACKSON, ONE OF THE HEIRS
w at Law and Administrator of Nelson An
derson, deceased, vs.. Jane Campbell, Paul
Holmes and Sarah Holmes.
By virtue or an order Of Court In the above
case, will be sold on TUESDAY, the 25th day Of
July instant, in front Of the Old Customhonse, at
All IISa that 4 LOT II OF PARCEL OF LAND, with the
buildings thereon, situate In Ward 8, In the City
Of Charleston, and known and designated on the
plat executed by Robert &. Payne, surveyor OF
Lands, held under the marriage settlement Of E.
b. Deas and wife, by the number 4, measuring
and In depth SO feetc3 inches; butting and bound.
ing north on Lot s In said plat, east on Ashley
street Aforesaid south by Lots l, 2 and In said
plat, and west by Lands OF Thomas Waring.
-. s-.,- ,,s-s>- ALSO, .g,,.sii...t 81
All that certain LOT OF LAND In the Village OF
Stollsville, near the Village Of Summervle. In the
Parish ofSt. Georges Dorchester, in the County
OF Coleton, containing In front on the road line
Sc feet on the back or east line 50 feet BY ls6 feet
deep; bounded north by Lands OF Joseph Breeae,
east by Lar ds Of Nettles, south by Lands OF Mich
olas Joeklsh, with the buildings thereon. -
All that certain LOT OF LAND, situated In Stolls-
vile, 1t. Georges Parish, County Of Coneton,
measuring In front on road line 90 feet on east or
back line ITO feet 10 inches, by 1S6 feet deep;
bounded north by Lands OF JEFFERSON, east and
south by Lands Of Nettles, and west, or front, Dy
road. Z ..L' -. ..-.'-'
Terms -One.third cash; balance in one and two
years, secured by bond OF the purchaser, with In
terest from day OF sale, payable semi. .annualiy,
and mortgage OF the property; bulldtlgs 70 pc
insured and Kept insured at the expense or the,
purchaser, and the policy assigned with tue mort.
gage. +. w. ID. haCkEi,
july4-tu4 sa =. ..ses y. v. Y.