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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11

pcrb rendering OF the aria from Verdfs
1t Mosnoderc" was irrcproachable and
suffused with the curious glamour OF
genius which few can gain possession of,
called forth another tempest OF approval,
which had 10 be lulled by another piece.
Then the star appeared. and the huge
audience applaudcd vigorously. Anything
moro radiant. more glorious. more fun OF
IRE and sunshine than the great prima
donna has rarely been seen. Even in the
dress OF NordIca there is q splendid bril-
liancy Of color that harmOnlzes with her
character. She sang first OF all 10 son
1ltania," from "Nimon" and the audi
onco went fairly wild. II was not until
she had responded 20 "a double encore that
the audience subsidized
The scc0ll part OF the programme
witnessed the Same frantic enthusiasm
on the part OF the audience. and night
closed 90 glOrously on the most brilliant
and successful concert given iu Rich
mond within The memory of the writer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11
DEATHS

GIBBS.-Died, Tuesday morning, az her
residence, No 22l3 Grove avenue. after
long and painful Illness MATTE l..
GIBBS, beloved wife Of Charles i. Gibbs.
Funeral from her late residence WE'D
NESDAY, November nth, at 2:5o O'clock.
Interment at lakewood.
GREGORY.-Dicd, Tuesday. November
TO- 1896, at ~ NJ, at her parents resi-
dence. No 12 north Twenty-trst street.
MAGGIE LENA GREGORY, daughter OF
c. W. and L. +. Gregory aged Il years.
She has passed the vale OF shadow.
She has crossed the narrow sea;
And beyond the crystal river,
She IS waiting now for me.
Funeral at Union station church
THURSDAY, November 18th. at IL A. Nj.
Friends and relatives Of family are invited
70 attend.
WEISIGER.- Entered into rest, Novem-
her @ 1895. OSCAR i. WEiSIGER, Jr.,
I'm the 18th year OF his age.
Funeral from Centenary Methodist Epis-
copal church WEDNESDAY. 18th instant,
10 Al u
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11
The Teacher HonorabIy Acquitted.

mittee on Schools and Teachers was held
I'm the City Hall last night to invest gate
charges preferred against one OF the lady
teachers OF Bellevue school by one Of the
patrons The gentleman preferring the
charge alleged that the teacher hadn't
treated him with the proper courtesy
when he called upon her with reference
10 the suspension Of his son, a pupil IN
her class The evidence adduced before
the committee was 20 the effect that the
lady had only referred the father when ne
called to the Superintendent, and upon
his refusing 20 90 10 that official, had re-
fused TO hold further intercourse with
him.
There were n number Of school children
nrasent 10 testify before the committee.
and the gentlemen unanimously agreed
that the boy should be reinstated az the
school They honorably acquitted the
teacher OF the charge OF discourtesy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11
Tribute to the Lnte Mr. Davenport.

Il
At a recent meeting OF the directors OF
the Union Bank OF Richmond The follow
ing preamble and resolutions were adopt
ed:
The directors Of this bank have heard
with sorrow OF the death OF Mr.. Isaac
Davenport. the founder and former presi-
dent OF this bank and desire 10 place on
record a tribute TO his worth and charac-
ter
Resolved, That by his death this city
has lost one Of its best and most promi-
nent citizens. For over sixty years he
has been identifed with It's commercial
and business interests. and no man within
its limits has contributed moro TO its
welfare and Advancement HIS abiiity,
his high character, his comprehensive
judgment, his vigorous and active MIND
his strong nerve and untiring energy
made him a leader IN all the pursuits
I'm which he engaged, and he leaves behind
him In the successful enterprises which
he assisted I'm building up many and en-
during evidences Of his useful and sue
cessful life.
He was philosophical. free from malice.
kind and generous and always ready 20
come TO the relief OF those who were in
distress. whether IN business or private
life. In his social Intercourse he was
genial and delightful. always adding life
and spirit 10 any party he joined. and
during HIS long life drew to himself hosts
OF friends who keeniy enjoyed his society
and We're deyotedly attached TO him.
Resolved, That We tender 10 his family
our sympathy In their affection.
Resolved. That these resolutions be
spread upon our minutes and be publish
cd in the newspapers and a copy Of
them sent 10 the family.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11
u.,-rs NO 10 ATTORNEY
ruuuiNr CONCERT LAST NIGHT.
rorIica and Her Talented Associ-
ntc. Delight Large Audience.

torIica and Her Talented Associ-
ntc. Delight a Large Audience.
.. simple clro1iclcr of events would
-l. ts bands more than Gun TO tell of
.. happenings at the Academy of Music
lass r.ht. when Madame NOrdlca, 40 tho
-. .. 3D. superb combination which forms
guard If the cropohtan
.. Grand concerts, effected her re-
e... upon che American concert plat
... reader who can recall the M
which marked PalercWskis con
.eJU viii require but niue Help
uu tre pictures OF last night. mere
r. same brilliant congregation oI
In tI- same gladstone frame OF
@ tre same levOut listening 20 tne
a il lt We're am ovangel on Whleh
rrIasfiug things the same STEADY
growth U. sutluelG 4m, which began ln
oral applause and ended in cheer
.-0.fr but above and beyond an
t.... r marvellous music. which, While
invited and challenged critical JudB-
I.at its real value might become
f..E known. made the duty of prouounc-
l r- Judgment wait upon the record
f tH. .I..t produced. IL was a Mehl OF
r.rtauf. and the horoscope or the
artists predicted that they
have wonderful success. And they
I was exactly twenty minutes after s
co, when S'guor dc Macchi came
t'r Che platform He looked very young
a- strong. yet nervous, and delivered the
- rhapsody of List beautifully. ms
se VeiVcly bell and full OF eN-
ta sayings. The huge audience APP
.l vigorously. and. Of course. be was
f- llr john q. Dempsey Followed
' Honor and Arms" giving very
and admirable rendering, which
him 20 Doe thrice called
r.e Llndc received quite an ovation
re made her appearance. Her num-
WAS tte 'O Don Fatale,' from Nerdl
...H Carlos" The distinguished artist
a great enthusiasm by her inter
.tc-. and the briliiancy with which
executed The technical difficulties. Her
VI striking dimensions ia range
e.- volume and her style is most com
p.t.l
w.u-known tenor Mr.. William II.
A.trr Fas I'M excellent voice. HIS SUI
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11
Professor winston on n Rays.

A series Of public lectures WI be de-
livered at Richmond College during the
winter by the different members or the
faculty. Professor g. II. Winston. OF the
School OF Physics, will open the course to-
morrow evening with an interesting lee
ture on "X Rays and Other Rays"
other lectures have been arranged as
follows:
IinCuistics: Language Considered In It's
origin and Nature" Professor John Pol
lard
Thursday December 81, The Chisel or
Phidias." Professor Mitchell Carroll
Thursday December nth, "A Study In
Llngllstics: Language Considered In It's
Changes and Their Results Professor
John Pollard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11
W2e>ueU&- eGS@ daz2son1E
Doctors Discuss sanitary Plumbing.

Sanitary plumbing occupied the atten-
ton of the Academy OF Medicine and SUI
gerry last night Ii was brought out that
In a number Of instances typhoid-fever'
diphtheria- scarlet-fever, etc, were due
10 defective plumbing. the escape pipe ana
supply pipe facing each other being IN
adequately tapped and allowing the es-
cape of gases from the former into the
latter. affecting thus not alone one house,
but a block Of them. The profession was
urged 10 call the attention OF the Inspec-
tor of Plumbing 10 every case coming 10
its notice so that the landlord could be
forced into making the proper alterations.
Wates-meters were advocated upon eco
nomfcal as well as sanitary grounds. ~
sparing the water a greater amount would
bS 1ffOwed to remain IN the reservoir Tor
= longer period Of time. this IN turn pro-
Viding a longer time for settling and a
greater head for flushing purposes.
Considering the number OF cases or
scarlet-fever IN the city, the laity was
admonished to send for the physician
upon the slightest appearance OF Sore
throat or eruption.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11
coxEY CALLS a CONFERENCE.
The Initiative and Bcferendum-De-
monetization Of GoId-Etc.

CLEVELAND. o., November To-
commonwealth" J. s. Coxcy has called
conference Of an friends Of the militia
tive and referendum and other reforms
to meet at the Lindell Hotel st. Louis,
January 70. 1897. At this meeting n plat
form will be presented, declaring FOR the
demonetizatlon OF gold. as well as silver,
State ownership Of an railroads, high
ways. waterways. and telegraph and
telephone lines: municipal ownership OF
an street-car lines. water-works, market
houses. electric-light, and gas-plants:
woman suffrage. and the election OF
President by direct vote Of the people;
also. that national banks should loan
money to the people at cost.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11
Hcetlnr OF TIC :. &c. 4. Inst WIGHT.

The regular monthly meeting Of the
Society for the Prevention OF Cruelty 90
Animals was held I'm the s0cietys room
last night Afr. J. u. Wood presided ana
D. r. " Daniel acted as secretary. Tine
other members present were Messrs. John
Chamhlin, vs.. Behling, and Misses Pearl
Nodeker and g. VI Elicit
The following were elected members OF
the society: NIr. j. A. BcnnodS Mrs.
William Murray. and Mr. W. j. Harvey,
Jr.
Tho report Of Agent Tavlor for October
was read and approved. To contained the
following statistics: Number of cases in
Nostigated. @-hOrses and mules killed. >;
almouiron given drivers. D.; docs killed.
40. horses and mules overloaded. il. no
cause for complaint I: cats killed. q. ado
mcnitiOn given owners. %. horses and dogs
cared for hy agent. @. drivers reported 10
owners Of teams and drivers discharged
for WhipUiuc their teams .. horses and
mules unfit for work uuhitched. and sent
10 stable TO poe fed and cared FOR, 70.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11
A TERRIBLE AFFAIR.
Two Children Burned to Death I'm n


GREENVILLE, N. c., November TO-
Special yesterday. in the northern por-
ton OF this county, Mr. Wyatt Meeks
lost by fire a barn containing seyesity- 6ye
barrels Of corn and five bales OF cotton.
Just after the fire the terrible discovery
was made that two Of Mr.. Meek's chill
dren, aged and 3 years, respectively,
had persisted in the flames. 1t is sup
posed the children went In the barn to
play, and, setting fire 10 some shucks near
the door, ran up on the corn, piled In
the back OF the barn. Their charred
bodies were found on the pile Of corn
after the building had burned down.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11
nvine VII Context.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. November 10
fSpecial. 1T is now sure thing That Or.
h A. Wise Of Willlamsourg' wll contest
ful candidete for Congress from this dis
trict Mr.. A. c. Peachy. one OF the lead
ing supporters OF DIR. Wise in this city,
and one OF the leaders In the Hopkins fac
ton Of the Republican party, stated 10 a
trict have secured facts with which
they are positive they can prove fraud.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11

Richmond. Charles Phillips and wife 10
w W. Haley. is feet on west side BelVl-
dere street, So feet north of Cumberland
sos
Henrico: Alexander Mcdonald to James
McDOnough, 100 feet on north side era
ham street 500.
Moses =. Randolph to Virginia Ransom
interest i'm 90 feet on north side Jay
street. rs feet east of James, 500.
w. +. Reddy. special commissioner, 10
James McDonoueh. 26 feet on south side
Washington street, 1850.
W. l.. Sydnor. special commissioner. 70
j. S. Gordon, 9 acres on Three chopped
rnad nine miles from Richmond. S-OO.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11

IN the Law and Equity Court yesterday
Floyd Folkos instituted suit against the
Southern railway for 5000 damages.
Cornelius Dickinson (col0rcd), charged
with attempting TO poison his wife. was
tried in the Hastings Court and acquitted
Reuben White (cOlOred). who was ar
raigned I'm the same court for petit larce-
NY, was sent 90 jain for sixty days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11
He Cnme from RichmonH.

A special from Norfolk which appears
On another column this morning, gives an
account az the arrest iu that city Of Ed
money az Baltimore sporting man. 4
later special says:
"Whitc cannot Doe seen. Tho description
teleeraphed YOU was from the sergeant
In charge. Detective Heppel says be IS
TALL slim. dark hair and eyes, smooth
face. neatly dressed. and that he came
from Richmond to-day"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11
The Ambulance at work.

DR.. Lyme. in charge OF the ambulance.
was called yesterday morning 10 zOi west
Franklin street 10 attend a timer named
Robert CrOwder, who had fallen TWO
stories and badly injured and bruised his
back. Dr. Lyme did what he could 10 re-
lieve the mans sumerings, ana TOOK nm
home in the ambulance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11
Mr.. Minetree Is Desperately III

The condition Of Mr.. Joseph p. Mine
tree. who was so desperately injured IN
the football game IN Petersburg last
Saturday. is less hopeful than on yester-
dav. Peritonitis has set IN. and while Dr.
Bosber sim has hopes Of the young man .
recovery. he says he is exceedingly III.
Mrs. Minetree Is stil with the young man
al his room. No. II south Third street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11

The case of Edward Winner, charged
with the murder Of young Samuel Gusta-
vus Thalhimer, Is set for trial In the Hus-
tings Court to-day. The case has been
postponed several times, and there Is
some doubt whether the trial will be pro-
cnnInl with fn-laN-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11
Tremendous Democratic Gains.

DALLAS. TEX, November l0-The off,
cial returns from every county I'm the
Sixth Congressional District give Burke
Democrat 500 majority over Gibbs pop
ulisO, who was endorsed by the kepubli-
cans and gold Democrats. The Demo
cratic majority two years ago In this dis
trict was only 2f2.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11
A Good
Blanket

is good thing when you want
one, and you will need one
now if prices will make you
buy.
a fine 1O-4-size. Select-Wool White
Blanket. an extraordinary value, and can
not be duplicated for our price
11-i-slze Strictly ATWOOD. California
Lambs'-Wool White Blanket. retalls
everywhere for 81; our price is..........S.
ll-4-size Fine Wool, Gray Blanket; this
IS very heavy Blanket, and a superior
Ndiue'.......... ........ .................. ..D.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11

There was an alarm Of fire YESTERDAY
from Box Is, at the corner Of First and
Cary streets about li:30 A. NJ, the cause
being the burning Of a mantelpiece In the
residence of Martin Berry. No ll3 south
Foushee street. The damage only amount
ed 10 about $40.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11

Marriage licenses were issued by the
clerk of the Hastings Court yesterday 70
the following named persons: Joseph Il.
Solari and Maggie II. ODwyer. Henry
ToIkcr and Catherine Treser, Samuel f.
Smith and Lyndy +. Toney, Thomas Has
kins bigger and Ruby T. Vaughan James
W. Mack and Kate i. Southall
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11

NEW YORK, November l0.-(speciaLp-
IL. WaddiH Fifth-Avenue; G. a. Minor
Mrs. c. Fleckner, ". Is; ral-
mer and wife, Marlborough; NJ, Heller.
J. S. Irby, +. MitteldorISr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11
Mr.. NorveII Is Acting Secretary.

Mr.. Watkins Norvell has been employed
by the Governor 10 act as his private sec
rotary during the absence OF Mr, y. X.
Chesterman who Is of on his oridal tour.
Mr. NorveU acted very acceptably in that
capacity IN the summer OF 1893 while Mr.
Chesterman was enjoying a vacation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11
Annual Conference of Catholic Do

The annual conference OF the Catholic
diocese will be held at Bishop Van de
Nvver's residence to-day, when one half
OF the priests IN the state win be present
Later in the month the Bishop VIII go 10
Alexandria. where he viii meet the other
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11
The Fourqurean-Price Co.

orders for printing sent to the Dispatch
company will be given prompt attention
and the style OF work and prices VIII BE-
sure to please YOU .--..-.....-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11
AT MARRIAGE ALTAR
A PRETTY HOME WEDDING IN APP
POAIATTOX COUNTY.
Miss Lizzie Button becomes the
Bride of Rev. r.. 4. Warfield-The
Decorations and the Attend
ants.


IYNCHBURG, VA, November 10
Special.)-"Laurel HILL" the home Of Mrs.
Charles W. Button, in Appomattox, was
the scene Of an interesting matrimonial
event at high noon to-day. The contract
ing parties were Rev J.. A. Warheld, the
popular young pastor Of the Methodist
Protestant church. of this city, and Miss
Lizzie Button, the young daughter Of
Mrs. Button. Owing to recent bereave-
ments in the brides family the marriage
was a quiet affair. II took place in the
parlor, which was beautifully decorated
with flowers and evergreens and shaded
lamps. rustic altar was erected before
which were two foot-stools. covered with
white satin, on which the couple knelt
before Rev David Wilson, ID. D., of
Washington, d. c., the officiating minis
ter. Mr.. Joseph Button, brother of the
mate, of this city, was maid of honor.
The bride entered the room with her
brother, Mr.. Charles f. Button. Hon. II.
D. Flood Mr. w. n. Neil. and Mr.. II. d.
Gray, of Richmond, and Rev. w. \. Mel
win. of Campbell, acted as ushers. The
bride was attired I'm a handsome travel
ling costume OF brown mixed cloth. trim
med with fur, and carried n bouquet of
white chrysanthemums. Her maid OF
honor wore a street costume Of brown
mixed goods. and carried pink chrysanthe-
NUNS Two little nephews Of the bride,
sons of the late Rev. T. Il. Coulbourn
acted as pages. After an elegans
luncheon the newly married couple left
on the eastern-bound train for Richmond,
Norfolk. and northern cities.
Vaughnn-Fergusso
RUSTBURG, VA. November 1O-CSpe-
ciaL To-day witnessed the marriage or
one Of the most popular young ladies' or
Rustburg, Va, Miss Bessie Ferguson
Richard T. Vaughan. OF Amelia Court
house, Va. Mr.. Vaughan formerly repre-
scented Amelia and NottOway counties IN
the State Legislature, and IS one OF the
most widely known and influential men or
that section OF the State.
Immediately after the marriage cere-
mOny. which was performed 10y the bride s
father, in the presence OF only rev IN
innate friends OF the family, the happy
pair left via Lynchburg for an extended
tour through the Northern States.
southaII-COIemnn.
EDW LINZ AftAt1fslNf y 49, 4nRftilNNl W.
(Special)-A very impressive marriage
ceremony was performed here az the Me
th0dist church this morning az 1880
o'clock. the contracting parties being Miss
Annie Coleman, daughter Of the late
Judge Richard II. Coleman. of this coun-
ty. and Mr.. John Fl. S0uthall. prominent
business man Of Richmond. Va. The mar
riare took place from the home or the
brides aunt. Mrs. Elliott DeIarnette. and
the ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr..
Ware. OF the Episcopal church of Port
Royal, I'm this county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11
DIR. Charles Brock Goes 10 Williams
burr.

DR.. Charles Brock, son OF Dr. G. w. =.
Brock. who recently graduated from ono
OF the medical colleges Of this city, and
who has since been practicing with his
father. has been appointed third assistant
physician of the state Hospital at WIZ
iiamsburg. He Will leave for his new post
Of duty tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11

when the weather is as sharp
and dangerous as it is these
nights, are something that you
cannot afford to be without.
Have you the correct kind!
You certainly have not if you
nearly smother under the tre-
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with nightly. How much
lighter and warmer is a nice
Eiderdown Comfort. VIII
give a few items and prices
Eiderdown Comforts, covered on both
sides with French Saline. fancy stitched.
a splendid value............-........
An Extra Heavily Eiderdown
Comfort. covered on both sides with
French Saline, fancy stitched, a value
that cannot be matched.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11
-r,y HON. SIDNEY P. EPES.

agree THAT There Arc No
Grounds for co"'es's-"r' Edgar
.,.., saws There VIII Certainly
-.lrrhts in Fourth and FIFTH.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11

DOCK AND JOB PRINTING NEAT
ID LII ExEcuTED AT TAx plSrATV3
HRINTIAG-aoU <k
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11

ro,enrssN'N-rrHor FRO" III
..rnrCr VISITING RICHMOND.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-03-04

MoaIqAog 9ALG. -psssult having bssu
lv1 made In the conditions Of = certain mortgage,
BEARING date the second day ~ October A. u 1854,
executed by George Leach and hih wife, L,isi.sds
Leach, Of Van Bufrn county, Michgsn. 70 ". II.
HAWKINS Of Paw Paw, Michigan, which sxiu mort
gaze wss duly recorded on the I'll day ~ o. t,ber.
A. ID. 1884 In JAber ~ OF mortgages ou page 36s Ia
the ONCE Of the register of dosds OF Wan buren,
county, Michigan, and Afterwards. on the 25th day
OF June, A. ID. 1896, by the executors of IN estate
OF w. H. Hawkins, duly assigned Ia y. y. Grimes Of
Paw Paw, Michigan, and which said assgnlot nt
was recorded on the 25th day OF June, l5 IN Liber
- on pages 366 TO S6S In IN Office OF the register of
deeds Oh Van buren, county Michigsn; ON which
mortgage there In claimed 10 be- due and unpaid al
and seventy dollars (S8s01). also an attornes fse
OF nftsen dollars, provided for In said mortgage,
ana the legal costs OF this proceeednz, and s.it
or proceedings nj law In equity having been iil-
sfftutfd to recover the amount now due and unpaid
or any part thereof, Now, therefore, notice IL
hereby given that, by virtue Of the power OF sale
given IN said MORTGAGE. and In pursuance OF the
statute I'm sue case made aud provided, there will
be sold At public auction to the highest bidder nj
the front door of the court house ia Paw Paw Mich
igan. that being the place for holding the circnit
court In and for said county, Saturday, the 18th
day OF April A. d. 1895, at twelve O'Clock noon OF
said day, the premises described In said mortgs &C.
or 80 much thereof win be necessary to safety
the amount due and unpaid on said note and mort
gage, with interest and costs; said PREMISES being
described rs follows. to.wi: The southeast quarter
one Cd south. range fourteen 14) west, Van Buren,
county, Michigan.
Dated, January 18th, 1896.
3ltl3o43l Ftp. GRIMES,
Assignee of Mortgage
VIM. III. MASON, Atty for Assignee.