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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11

Pickett Camp OF Confederate Veterans
wiil celebrate the birthday OF George
Washington in a most appropriate man
ner
II has been the custom in years past
10 have concerts. balls. and the Ike but
the battle-scarred soldiers who followed
General Pickett will be treated TO some
gems Of oratory.
The committee that has charge OF the
affair has invited General Battle. Cap
tain Lamb and Rev. r.. y. Calisch 20
address the camp. The subjects Will be
ON the life and character OF tho revolu-
ton day Of the chleftain.
Sergeant Whitlock. chairman OF the
entertainment committee. wishes TO IN
vite the ladies and gentlemen who have
always been ready 10 entertain the vet
Grams 10 be present.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11

Charles @. Bosher. Mrs. John Boswell.
and Mrs W. X Martin
The following ladies will serve on the
Restaurant Committee: Representing tho
Virginia Hospital-Mrs. Hugh Taylor
Mrs. Anna Carr. Mrs. Willie Damer, Mrs.
Waller Scott, representing the Old Do
minlon-Mrs. John Boswell Mira. W. G.
LYMAN. representing the Shelterlng
Arms-Mrs. William Tatum. Mrs. u. o.
Davis. Mrs George T. King, represent
ing the Eye and Ear Inhrmsry-Nlrs.
George b. Stacy. Mrs. Randolph Norris;
representing the Retreat for the Sick
Mrs Greer. Mrs. Hardwicke. Mrs. ".
Blunt, Mrs. Steele
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11

NtHn.-1- w
WATER COMMISSIONERS MELT
Tho Water Commissioners held meet
ing in The ofnre OF the city Water Works
Tuesday night
There were present Mcssrs. John OBrl-
en-. G.. II. Sims a. S. Wells and \. j..
Shotwol
Petitions from various parties for sewer
connections were received and agreed
upon.
The quarterly statement ~ the clerk
was presented and ordered 10 he spread
upon the minutes.
The annual statemon, for the past year
was presented and accepted.
Bills for sewer connections were pre-
scented and ordered 20 be raid
DEATH OF A YOUNG MINISTER.
Rev. George NJ Kronmeister died at
ths residence Of bis parents. Hopkins
place Chesterfield county just beyond
Maury Cemetery on Tuesday.
Mr. KrOnmcister had been attending a
thsolocical school ont WesN where he
was preparing himself for 'he priesthood.
and was taken sick and came 20 his pa
rents home. whcgo DE diCd cf ConsWap-
ton.
Tho arrangements for the funeral have
not been made. but tho intermont Will
be In Maury Cemetery.
THE EPwORTH LEAGUE.
The Epworth League Of Central Method
ist church Will give one OF ihclr oeirht-
ful entertainments at the church next Erie
day night The public IL Invited 10 at
tend this entertainment. when tho fol-
lowing programme viii be rendered.
J. Song-By congregation.
2 Responsive Scripture reading lse-
Iec,ed).
4 PRAYER.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11

NEWBERN, VA. Feb 10-Spoclai
Monday evening the Newbem Mi- siona-y
Society held public meeting in the Meth
odlst church In addition TO the regular
exercises. presided over by Miss Pollock.
The audience were treated 20 wcll-select-
cd and acknowledgements programme
bearing on the object and progress Of
This work
a chlrls OF children showed careful
and patient training ana rendered
number of beautiful hymns
The exercises were closed by a shor,
address 80 W. W. Hicks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11
The Builders Excharee

The Builders Exchange o. .ae city OF
Richmond me. at 4 o'clock .ls. Tuesday
afternoon IN the hail OF the Chamber
or Commerce. A Board Of Directors was
elected. consisting OF these we.l-known
citizens OF Richmond; J. r. Williams
,presldenU W. j. Westwood. vice-presi-
fonp W A. Chesternlan. ". J. White
hurst. A. ". Harsrove. William Gilman.
A. Bsrgamiu. w. r. Mason, J. H. Scott.
n. s. Binswanger. Reuben Burton, q.
Harvey Clarke. and ". J. Ready.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11
Rates Naval Manoeu,re.

The Atlantic Coast-Line will sell round
trip tickets Richmond 10 Charleston
al one fare for the round trip. February
Sth to 18th. account OF Naval Manoeu-
vres In the harbOr at Char cston Florida
round-trlp winter excursion tickets will
be good for stop-cycr 10 witness this
grand display. For Information as 20
rates. sleeping-car reservations etc. an
ply to c. s. Campbell j. T.. A.. Union
Depot; Ticket Agent. Union Depot: Rich
mond Transfer Company. $40 east Main
street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11
THE CITY'S FINANCES.
KFPORT or THE IRIaSURER FOR
VAR kNDING JAAUIEI 3I,Isy6.
An Interesting Statement of Riohmond's
Receipts and Disbursements-The
Sinking r nd,

Treasurer Charles IL. Phillips laid.be-
fore the last meeting OF the Board OF
Aldermen his annual report. showing the
receipts and disbursements OF Richmond
during the fiscal year. ending January
s., 1896 IL also contains al Interesting
recapltulation OF the status OF the oitv's
sinking fund. The report follows:
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NJ. Banklns Acting Secretary.

Governor O'Ferrall has appointed Mr.
q. Uaulius assistant secretary OF the
commonwealth during tic absence or
Hon. Joseph r. Lawless
The latter gentleman IS Kept busy our
ing the present week M wilson. bihN.l-
ale county. taking dispositions for Mr.
sydney T. Epes I'm the Thorp-Fpes eiec-
ton contest for the seat in the House
OF Representative from the Fourth DIS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11

AILANIIC IOAST LINZ.
Commencing sunday February eth. train
leaving Richmond heretofore az 1886 AN
VIII leave al S.56 r.. w. Florida Special
arriving Richmond a. $40 a. NJ. Will ar
rive 100 4. VI. Atlanta Special will ar
rive at Richmond s.i5 A. NJ. except sun
day. arrives Sunday az A. NJ
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11

A mad eat biz the infant child OF Mt
John Malone Of Hewletts yesterday
morning. Medical aid was summoned, aud
tho eat KILLED. The cat became mad from
being bitten by mad dog. The child Is
doing nicely
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11
CASORIA
For Infants and Children.
"a; i;:- n
-'' y: ! Zz1Azzzx Ill., II: IL

For Morbid Conditions take BEE
CHAINS PILLS.
DON'T WORRY about your health.
Keep your blood pure by taking Hood $
Sarsaparilla and YOU need not fear the
grip. colds. bronchitis, pneumonia, or
typhOd-feyer.
HOODS PILLS are the favorits family
cathartic. easy TO take. easy TO operate.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11

Reorganization Of receipts and disburse-
meut. OF the Sinking Fund.
Communication Of culyert tax....S lStl3
city Of Rlchmond-Call loan. IO.OOOW
cau loan .....'............... 1861
city OF kichmond-On account
July quota NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 20, ltJ.3J
CITY of Rlchmond-On account
per cent bonds. ............. 100000
city of Richmond-On account
January quota ............... LOT, 1893
city Of RichmOnd-Iuterest on
per cent. Investment. $500
city Of Richmond-lnterest on
Is per cent. investmcnt........ 1920
city OF RichmOnd-Interest on
deferred payments July quota. 2.2O7 07
Balance from January 81 lSD6. Il. l04 GJ
Interest on bonds. .S37s. 5O7 50
Redemption OF bonds. % 10000
Investment in ) per
cent bonds ........ $4,000
Discount and prem
ium on bonds. ..... 1901 IL
Balance 10 January
30 1871. in First Ma
tiOnal Bank 500
in Merchants Ma
tional Bank 81
g62 26 in city Bank,
S31f ............... 77004is
-Si 0e 100 so
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11

Aeollan Recital To-day.
The public are cordially invited Walter
d. Moses & Cos, waIerocms-i.30 sharp.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11

Actual current revenue for year.S0.GGl SO
On account Of sewer ttNt-........ S.g8s $50
Delinquent paving taA.......-... q 10
Balance ga sewer ana A1uting
lssG........ .......... ............... ~ 3os as
Fe6raary ]. I,95,.................. 3.49s 90
Balance in pavne-taX account
FEBRUARY ]. IS85.................... C25 u9
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11
s2.g5o. $50 50 g. 20. 6'9

Tre,-r,cr's report Of receipt, d a' for the
bur-'menis o. me me 81 s,n n isa7:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-13
SOUTHERN BIBLICAL ASSEMBLY.
Plans for '0S-Executive Council-A
series OF Stnte Meetings.

ASHEVILLE, n. c., August l2.-fhe
Southern Biblical Assembly, which mas
been in session In this city during the
last ten days, is now planning for 1873
To-day a meeting was held and the fol-
lowing Executive Council elected:
Presldent-Bishop Edward Rondthaier'
ce-Presidents-Rey. y. 7. Eaton, u
D., of Louisville; Rev. II. A. White, d.
d.. Washington and Lee University, Lex
ington, Va: DIR. J. II. Carlisle. president
OF Wonord College Spartanburg, ). C.'
Rev. J. T.. Spence. ID. D.. Knoxyilie,
president OF Hartman University, ana
Rev. c. II. Bell. ID. D., Sheffield, Ala
Secretary-Charle5 W. Dabney, j.. D.,
president OF the State University, Knox
Vile, Tenn.
1t was also provided that the council
should elect vice-presldents 10 represent
other denominations that may cooperate
with the assembly.
A new departure was agreed on. n
series OF State meetings, three days each
i'm length, will be held In each State IN
order 20 awaken interest IL IS probable
that the first OF these State meetings VIII
be held i'm Louisville in october, and that
Others win follow southward along the
line OF the Louisville and Nashville rail-
way. with a return series through the
Atlantic States, ending In Virginia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-13
THE COCKADE CITY.
Recovered stolen GOods-Wandered
from Home Personal.

PETERSBURG, August 12.-(SDecial)-
James Carter (coloreD was sentenced 10
Jail to-day for stealing a quantity OF plug
and cut-plug tobacco from the s. W.
Venable Tobacco Company, by whom ne
was employed. A search of the prisoner
house discovered sundry pounds OIL the
tobacco. which was Identified as the pro-
perty Of the company.
The racing Of Champion schade anu
John helms at the bicycle meet here on
the 2lst will be an exhibition Oh spiehulu
riding.
The l5-year-old daughter OF Mr.. Live
say. a farmer OF Chesterfield county, LETT
her homo yesterday without her parents
knowledge or consent, and came to re
tersburg. She was seen here yesterday
afternoon, but her whereabouts are not
known, and her parents to-day are very
uneasy and anxious about her, rearing
that her mind has become affected.
Martha, the little daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs e. w. Grigg. Of this city. VINO are
visiting In Bedford City, broke one OF
her arms yesterday 0y fall.
The Petersburg Crays Will leave here
on Saturday morning for a weeks en-
campment at Ocean View
Solomon Stokes (colored). arrested 4o'
trespassing on the properly U INC ~
folk and Western Railroad company was
found TO have a pistol concealed on his
person. for which he was fined 80 and
costs.
Mr. and Mrs. Hodges Ford LEFT for Anne
LA county this morning TO visit relatives
ard friends.
Mr.. G.. 4. Fittz. who was so seriously
Injured by the upsetting OF his buggy
-. srt,,fro, our in Chesterfield county,
regoIned consciousness last evening, and
to-day is much improved.
No term Of the Hastings Court OF this
CITY will be held this month, and A num-
Der Of the lawyers are enjoying vaca-
ton
Intense interest was manifested here
to-day In the news from the Roanoke
convention. and large crowa5 assembled
obout tho bulletin boards. The friends OF
Major I.assiter were greatly disappointed
ovar his defeat
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-13
A. j. MONTAGUE.
The Nominee for the Office of Attor-
ncy-GencraI.

Hon. Andrew Jackson Montague, the
nominee for Attorney-General is a son
OF that famous campaign orator. the late
Judge Robert L. Montague, Of Mlddlesex
county. va.
4. ]. Montague was born In Campbell
county, va, October 3. 1852. at the resi-
dence of Hon. Charles Henry Lynch,
where his parents were refugeeing,
having been compelled to leave Middlesex.
as the Federal troops had taken posses
sion OF the county. He Is named for
his uncle. a young Virginia Military In
stitute cadet. who. at the age OF 10,
left the institute. entered the Confederate
ranks as volunteer. and was killed a
few weeks later at the battle OF Gaines's
MIL by the explosion Of a shell.
After graduating in law at the Uni
versity OF Virginia. I'm the session OF 1885,
Mr. Montague selected DanvIlle as the
place TO practice hinchosen profession. He
at once attained Mominence "a a lawyer,
and was recognized by the Danville Bar as
a lawyer OF conspicuous learning and abil-
ity, and an advocate OF unusual force
and eloquence. Although he is quite
young, nevertheless he stands in the front
rank OF the lawyers OF his section OF the
state. and his ability, learning. and in
tegrity as a lawyer are questioned by
none who know him.
on July l. 1872 he was appointed by
President Cleveland District-Attorney OF
the Western District OF Virginia. over
many OF the most prominent lawyers in
the State. He was.eminentiy successful In
the discharge OF his dut'cs as District-At-
torney. and gave perfect satisfaction to
the authorities in Washington. Mr..
Montague has forwarded his resignation
to President Mckinley, to take effect Au-
gust /. 1897.
Mr.. Montague took an earnest and ac-
tive part in the last campaign, warmly
advocating the election OF Bryan. He
spoke for Bryan up to the night OF the
election. AS a political campaign speak
err MIR. Montagues friends claim that he
has no superior I'm the State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-13
INExPEDIENT TO CHANGE.
So Says Health Committee fin Regard
10 Retrenchment Ordinances.

The Council Committee on Health held
an important session last evening. Pres
ent were Chairman Hobson and Messrs
Blanks, Moore, Snead, and Williams. Az
ter approving the payroll. which amount
ed TO s1,S7S.62, Mr.. Snead moved TO take
from the table the ordinances and reso-
luton recommended by the Committee on
Retrenchment and Reform 10 the Council,
and referred by that body TO the Health
Committee. This was agreed 10. There
were three ordinances as follows:
Z. Creating a street-cl5anin department
for Tho city and providing for rs man
agement.
2. Reducing the salary of. the President
of tho Board of Health from 81 200 10 500
per annum.
8. Returning the present three sanitary
officers to the police force for regular
police duty, &c.
There was also with these papers one
resolution. which directed that the horse
and buggy now furnished by the city TO
the President Of the Board OF Health be
turned over 10 the superintendent Of the
Street Cleaning Department.
These measures were discussed at some
length, their merits and dement's being
gone into. and finally the committee, on
the papers TO the Council with the recon-
mendation that they be rejected. and
that accompanying them be sent the
statement that IL is unwise and mex
pedlent 10 make the changes suggested
therein.
A nuisance was reported on the Linden
street dump. and the President OF the
Board OF Health was directed 10 have the
same abated at once.
The committee took w the matter In
PRODUCED by Mr.. Bahen in the Board OF
Aldermen at its last meeting, in which
that gentleman asked for an investiga-
ton OF the Board OF Health because Ger
tain sewer connections had not been re-
ouired by II in Jackson Ward. Mr.. Snead
offered a motion. which was adopted that
the Board OF Health report 10 the COM
mittee at its next meeting whether II had
been derelict in its duty In the cases
complained If by Mr.. Bahen.
The committee then adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-13
CROWDS EXPECTED HERE TO-DAY.
Goodiy Number OF Excursiorists Ar
rived Yesterday, But More Coming.


The FIRST quota OF southern merchants
and other visitors to take advantage OF
the cheap rates TO Richmond put on sale
by the various railroads running into
this city. at the instance OF the Cham
Der Of Commerce. reached here yesterday.
and arc now CHARTERED at the various
hotels IN the city. The reduccd-rate
tickets were only put on sale yesterday.
and hence, as Is natural. the arrivals
were not very large. The bulk OF those
coming are expected here to-day and to-
morrow, and preparations for their re-
ccption have all been made By the Cham
bcr's committee appointed for that pur-
pose.
IL is. Of course, too early TO tell how
many will avail themselves Of the rare
opportunity 10 visit the capital city OF
tho old Dominion at such small cost, but
every train coming into the city now
has It's share Of excursionists. and IT IS
thought that by noon today Richmond
Will be well filed with visitors on busi-
ness and pleasure bent.
TWO big excursions Of out-of-town poo
pie will come here from oxford n. c..
and Danville next Tuesday. They will be
run by the wcll-known managers Of ex-
cursions 70 this city, Mcssrs. j. NJ. Car
rington and a. II. Vaughan. and will
give the out-of-town people from Oxford
and Danville and points along the way an
excellent opportunity 10 visit Richmond
at a very low rate OF fare.
Excursionists will also have the privi-
lego OF going TO Norfolk, and the fare
for the round trip from Danville 10 Rich
mond will be only g.. while the fare from
oxford viii be only A.T5.
The two trains will unite at Keysville,
and the excursionists will have two days
and nights after arrival at their destina-
ton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-13
WILLIAMSBURG.
A Protractcd Meeting in Progress'--
Personal Notes.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA. august L.
Ospecial)-At Powhatan Temple, nehr
here. a protracted meeting is being con~
Quoted By the pastor. Rev. J. W. Con-
nelly. assisted by Rev. william a. Baines.
Services are held both Gay and night.
and are attended by large crowds, many
coming miles TO take part and assist III
the good work. Powhatan Temple Is y
rood-sized frame building, built entirety
by voluntary contributions from the coun'
try ueople, and is free church. lr Is
not controlled by any denomination.
The remains OF Charles Madison, who
killed himself on a Chesapeake ana ONO
train near here yesterday, were taken
20 Richmond this morning, ana VIII %
turned over 70 his mother.
The Norfolk Baptist Association lcoi-
ored). which takes IN the Norfolk. Ports
mouth. and Peninsula churches, Is In sos-
sion here. About 80 delegates arc In
attendance. The convention VIII con-
tinue several days.
Mrs. Mary T.. Neal left yesterday for
an extended trip 20 Monroe and Green,
brier counties, w. Va.
Miss Emily Christian leaves tomorrow
for a visit to relatives In Nottoway
Miss Julia Armstead. from Hampton
Is here visiting her brothers, Nessrs. no.
7. and c. y. Armistcaj.
Miss Cosby. representing Irlisyil'5
rlper. has been here Tor several days
writing up the ancient capital.
There were a good many arrivals to-
day az the Raleigh Hotel
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-13
EPwORTH LEAGUE RALLY.
Fine Meeting at UniOn-stntion
Church Last Night.

Notwithstanding the fact that the wea-
uer was very warm a very large audi
euce from all over Richmond and Man
CD ster assembled at Union-Station
church last night TO attend the Epworth
League rally. The meeting was opened
by a hymn by the choir. after which the
whole audience rose and sang, "Ail hail
the power" Rev. W. w Lear, Of Man
chester, then led in prayer, invoking
God IS richest blessings upon the meeting
MI. G. w. Hunter. Jr., then sang solo,
which was highly appreciated by all
present.
a paper was read by Miss Lizzie Bates
on the Toronto Convention. This was
written by Miss Estclle Kelly, and en-
braced beautiful account OF the con-
vcnion and told o. much that was done
there 70 create a deeper interest in tho
work OF the Epworth Leaguers.
Mr.. Frank l.. Wells was introduced, and
spoke about Toronto. lie made an ear
nest appeal 20 the young people for an
enort upon their part TO create a desire
generally Tor better end more wholesome
literature 20 be read by the young than
ihat which they generally prefer.
Mrs. r. Il. Michaols then sang a beautl-
lil solo which was well rendered and
highly appreciated.
President Bandy called for the reports
and most all OF the leagues were repre-
'enied, ana gave encouraging accounts Of
ne work done. showing a determination
do greater work in the coming fall.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-13
DEATH FROM CHINESE HIDES.
Tannery Employees victims or n
Mysterious Disease.

DUBOIS, PA, August E.-Withln tho
last few days -four deaths have occur
red among the employees OF the Falls
Creek tannery. two miles from this city.
and several others are reported very H.
Some time ago the tannery company re-
ceived the first invoice OF 10000 hides
imported from China. The hides were
started through the process OF tanning,
and the liquors drained into the creek
Not long afterwards several head OF
cattle running at large died, and up to
the present time a score have gone to
the bone-yard. II was discovered that
the cattle drank water from the creek
Some OF the tannery's employees were
subsequently taken sick, and four have
died SO far Investigation revealed that
the hides were Infected with bacteria.
The disease proves fatal In from nve
TO eight days. Considerable alarm ex-
lists al Falls Creek over the fatal effects
and possible spread Of the disease. The
matter has been kept as secret az pos
siblc. but It is understood that 1t has been
referred 10 the State Board OF Health,
and that an investigation VIII be In
stltuted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-13
THE POPULISTs.
Declarations of'War by Messrs. Hale
and Graveiy.

ROANOKE. VA, August l2.-(Spe-
cial)-A representative OF a local paper
to-day interviewed Senator w. II. Hale,
Of Franklin, and Mr.. William II. Grave
ly of Henry both OF whose names APP
pear in the recent letter addressed to
the State Democratic Convention, in re-
gard to the action OF the Democrats in
not endorsing the nomination Of Cap
tain l.. r. Cooke for Leutenant-Goyer-
nor. They gave out statement or
which this is part:
"Our Committee or Conference on
State ticket will meet at an early date
and shape up our line of battle. we
are not authorized to say what its ac-
ton viii be, but you may be sure II
will be war to the knife and knife TO
the hllt with the people who have com
mitted tho crime OF turning down free
silver Bryan!te."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-13
HERR, OF PANAMA FAME.
He Flies "a Claim for Damnses
Against France.

WASHINGTON. August i2.-Dr Corne-
Illus Herr Of Panama canal fame. has
filed claim for damages against u's
government OF France for Illegal arress
and detention I'm England.
Tho CASE possesses some curious fea~
lures. Or. Herr. II was alleged, fed Va
England TO escape arrest and proseclhlou
by the French Government as one OF tha
leaders Of tho Panama affair. The French
Government asked his txtradition. ana 10
was arrested at resort called Bourno<
mouth by tho British officers. ho wax
very ~. and 1t was not possible for MIN
TO be brought into court 10 answer % thd
extradltlon proceedings. For three year,,
il is said, he lay III this rtpte, technically
under arrest and under constant surVehN
lance Meantime. Tor his special benehts
a law was passed by Parliament TO enabls
examinations to be- held at the bedslds
Of a prisoner I'm such eases az Air.
Tho proceedings resulted In the dech-
nation Of tho British authorities 20 grant
the extraditlon OF DR.. Herr. and he now
brings "A claim against France. with0ua
stating the amount OF indemnity h. asks
After a careful examination OF tho papers
in the case however. the State DepartS
rnent has been obligedsto decline 20 ons
dertake to prosecute the claim, and mas
30 Informed Or. Hers counsel.