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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-10
TO PREVENT VIOLATION
OF NATIONAL TREATIES
Former President Taft Would Hnve
Congress Assume Authority
Over States.

SOMERYILLE. MASS. December o.
Assumption by Congress of authority
to prevent States from violating United
States treaties would do moro to pre-
vent war between this nation and an
other than increasing the army and
navy. former President Taft declared
tonight In an address before tho Hep
torean Club.
Tho only real possibility Of q war
that can foresee is the wanton. reck-
less. wicked Willingness on the part
OF narrow section OF the country to
crafty racial prejudice and class
hatred by fragrant breach of treaty
rights In the form OF State laws. or by
lawless violence" he said. Congress
should at once assume authority for
the national government to see to 1t
that 1t cannot be dragged into inter-
national difficulties through such blind
selfshness, and this step would be
quite as effective as improving our
military defenses. Indeed, I think 1t
would be more effective to prevent the
possibility of war"
Congress could delegate power to tho
national government. to the President
and Federal courts. Mr.. Taft said
which would Insure aliens peaceful
residence. and the right to do business
in this country.
While dcprecatlng the mild hyste-
ria" regarding this country's defenses
Mr.. Taft said the army should be In
creased from rs to 90 per cent: the
navy OF enough men to man the re-
serve vessels and new artillery, chiefly
for coast defenscs, provided.
There is no necessity for great ex-
element" he gaid. What should be
done can be done In a short time and
with no excessive expenditure.
Were we to. be called into q war
In an emergency we would not have
standing army of the size Of the
standing armies OF the nations of SUI
rope or England. but we don't need It,
II we have good navy and good coast
defenEes."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-10
Prctty Homo Event.

This afternoon at 3 o'clock at the
residence of the brides parents. Park
Place. Miss Mary Louise Andrews,
youngest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs: n.
p. Andrews. was married to Nelford
Cary Seward, the Rev. Richard Will
kinson, d. D.. pastor OF Washington
Street VI. E. Church, performing the
ceremony. The double parlors were
tastefully decorated in palms and cut
flowers. and large company of rela-
tives and friends was present. The
terra broadcloth, with hat and gloves
TO match. and carried 4 white Bible.
draped with lilies of the Valley and
white satin ribbon. She was attended
by her niece, Miss Harry Wakefield,
as maid, who carried n bouquet of Kill
larney roses Immediately following
the ceremony, Mr.. and Mrs. Seward
left for the North on their bridal trip.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-10
Miss Pnrkc Patton. Exhibition.

The exhibition of modern dances
given at Library Hall last evening by
Miss Parke Patton. of Richmond was
treat to the lovers of dancing in
Petersburg.
The large hall was filled to its ca
pacity and many of the later Corners
were turned away. Clad in dainty
gown OF pink charmeuse and lace the
petite artistic danced her way into
the hearts of her audience in the first
Eumber on the program, and the en-
thusiasm increased with each appear
ance. Tho Japanese solo, in which Miss
Patton portrayed tile modesty and
coyness of the maids of Japan, was
greatly enjoyed. The climax Of the
evening was reached in Summer" an
esthettc solo dance which interprets
the life and death of Summer.
Raquard Orr. Miss Pattons partner,
also acquitted himself handsomely
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-10
VESSEL REACHES PORT
AFTER BATTLE WITH STORM

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, December
S;-With Its deck-house stove In, one
lifeboat carried away and Its captain
steamer Penning Range arriyer here
this afternoon from Fowry. England,
one week late. For. twenty-four days.
tied with the elements, reaching this
side just in time to catch the, worst
OF the gale which began late Friday
night The British steamers Anne and
Wakefield. the Norwegian steamer
Gden and the Swedish steamer Beda
arrived here to-day. All suffered some
damage In tho recent storms, being
from two weeks to twenty-five days
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-10
WIN Sneak on soctnli,m.

Paul Douglas, OF the Columbia uni
versity Chapter, Intercollegiate Social
list Society, will speak Tonight at the
Forum Club. Seventh and Broad Streets.
to students and alumni OF Richmond
College. The meeting is for the pur-
pose of organizing study chapter In
this city. The society is a student or
ganization Endorsed by many profess
sors of political economy. and has chap
tiers in about seventy American uni
versitieS and colleges. Through it's
influence courses In socialism were es-
tablshed at Harvard and Chicago Uni
versity. The meeting tonight will be
open to the public. 1t Will begin at s
o'clock
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-10
Thief Shot At.

This morning between 5 and o'clock
Police officer Afayton, on duty ut the
corner of Sycamore and Bank Streets,
discovered a negro In the act Of break
ing into the Leonard Hardware store.
few doors away on Bank Street. He
went for the negro at once, and gave
pursuit for some distance. firing sew
negro. however. refused all commands
to halt, and finally escaped in the dark
ness. The front window of Leonard's
several pistols. stolen by negro, and
the thief this morning Is believed to
be the same man who committed that
act.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-10
MORE HORSES LEAVING
FOR USE OF ARMIES

NEWPORT NEWS, VA. December o.
In addition to the three ships which
recently sailed from this port for
France with 1000 horses aboard, con-
signed to the British and French gov
ernments for use In the war zone,
three steamers are now loading horses
here. and seven others have been char
tered to carry like cargoes to French
ports. The. Anglo Bolivian, Kanawha
and Kastalla, now loading. and the
seven chartered vessels Will carry APP
proximately 1000 head each. making
10000 to leave this port for the war
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-10
Masonic officers Elected.

At n stated communication last night
of Blandford Lodge, No. 3. A. f. and
A. M. the following officers were elect
ed and Installed for the ensuing term:
Worshlpful master w. 7. Baugh: Sc
nior warden. r. r. Matteson; Junior
warden, c. E. Williamson; treasurer.
w. w. Presson: senior deacon. D. Fl.
Reams; Junior deacon. w. II. Dunston:
tiler. Joseph Williams; stewards-C.
(. Williamson and James Y. Branch;
property co1nmittee-R. II. Mntteson, c.
l.. Williamson and James Y Branch.
Tho installation services were con-
Quoted by District Deputy Grand Mas
ter John Y. Harris. of Dinwiddie
County.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-10
.Personnl and G.ner,I.

For the benefit of the Lend a Hand
Church. cake contest. ndyertisine
the Dolly Warden -four will be held
on Saturday morning Instead of to-
morrow.
Jeanette. the infant daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. w. A. Wade, who has been
very III. is much improved.
tian Temperancep Union. VIII meet in this
afternoon Mt 2:45 o'clock In Central
Methodist Church,
a tea and pare ell post sale" will be
held on Friday night. December is,
by the women OF Woodland Heights
Methodist Church. Packages are re-
ouested TO be sent to the church by
December 10 by parcel post Without
being opened. the packages will DO
sold for the benefit' f'the church build
ing fund
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-10
OUTH3RICHMOND|
CITY IMPROVEMENTS
FOR ANNEXED SECTION
Residents Of Swansboro and Wood
land Heights to Hold Meet
ings Tonight.
CLAIM FISH WAGON WAS BAR
County Officer Flynn Traces Auto
mobilists Charged With Peddling
Toys Without License to Farmville.
VIII Be Brought Back for Trial.

Residents OF Swansboro and Wood
land Heights will meet tonight for
the purpose of discussing Improves
ments desired In the suburbs. The
woodland Heights Citizens Association
YIN hold Its Regular meeting in tho
baptist Church. and the Swansboro Cit
lzens Association Will have called
SESSION I'm .Weathcrford Memorial Bap-
Lights and strcet-cleaning are said
To be the Immediate needs of Swans
boro, and the Administrative Board will
be asked to have this work done as
soon as possible. At the Woodland
Heights meeting the Mothers Club will
propose that a petition asking for n
school be presented to the school board.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-10
ADJUSTMENTS

CoioninI-Grayce Scott Company In
"The Girl From Out YondcrS' matinee
and night.
Empire-Lucilie LIN Verne Company
In "Mrs: Temples Telegram" matinee
md night.
Lyric-Popuinr vaudeville, matinee
and night. =
Bijou-"The Charming widows,n
buriesque, matinee md night.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-10
Change In Revenue once.

1t Is announced that Stephen John
son, deputy collector In charge Of the
internal revenue office In this city. will
be transferred on January l.. to the
will be succeeded here by w. b. Good
wyn. of Emporia, brother of Judge
w. Samuel GOODWIN, of that place and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-10
nristol Aids nelx,.n..

BRISTOL, VA. December 9.-The
Bristol Belgian relief committee to-
night started for Norfolk for shipment
in the first relief cargo to be sent from
that port a carload of provisions and
clothing. The shipment contained
nearly 100. barrels of -four. Tho car
represents the contribution Of the
business men, various individuals and
the public schools. Another shipment
will be made later. rf
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-10
omce1n Elected.

Canton Virginia Lodge, No. 9. Pa
triarch Militant. l.. o. Q. F., met last
nightFat Smithdeal Hall, and elected
the following officers:
Joseph w. Stuart, commandant: AL
fred G. Pohlig, lieutenant: NJ. David
son, ensign: ]. NJ. Bfnford, clerk; Cor
tez v. Jones. accountant
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-10
TReseptien at Nelshborhood House.

Under the auspices OF the Richmond
Section. Council of Jewish Women. a
lished at 2l9 North Nineteenth Street.
II will be open to its patrons and
friends. for inspection on Sunday after
are In working order. and while neigh
borhood work is In its infancy in this
section OF the city. the workers seek
will be solicited. and an interesting
program will be carried out
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-10
CRITICALLY I'LL.

r. Rolling WILCOX, ST., prominent
citizen of Prince George, and former
critically Ill at his home 'Nleur de
Honored." and his life is despaired Of
Mr.. Wilcox Is widely known in this
warm friends. He is the father of r.
Boiling Wilcox, Jr., and d. II. Will
cox, prominent lawyers of Petersburg
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-10
| PETER sBURG
MEDICAL FACULTY HOST
AT ELABORATE BANQUET
Physicians of Petersburg Hand
somely Entertain Visiting Mem
bers of Soutilside Associations.
INTERESTING PAPERS READ
DR.. E. r. Hart, of Suffolk, Is Elected
President for Ensuing Year.
Stranger Dies Suddenly While at
Work ut City Point.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch. I

III
PETERSBURG, VA. December g.
The Petersburg Medical Faculty last
night handsomely entertained tho
Southside Virginia Medical AssocIa-
tion and visiting physicians at ban
quet at the Chesterfield Hotel The
spread was In five courses. and tho
menu exceptionally fine. A number
of specially prepared papers on in
terestfng medical ana surgical SUBJ
lects were read before the association
curing the day, many of which gave
rise to instructive discussion. FOL
lowing the banquet business session
was held. Reports we're received and
9iiicers were elected as follows: Presi-
dent, DR.. T. r. Hart, of Suffolk; first
Vice president, DIR. II. a. Burke, of
Petersburg; second vice-presidenc, DR..
T. F. Jarrntt. OF Sebrcll: third vice
president. DR.. NJ II. Treadway, of EN-
poria: fourth vice-president. DR.. Will
nam T. Moore, of Valentine; secretary
treasurer, DIR. L. T.. Reese, of Court
land.
The association adjourned to hold Its
next meeting In Suffolk
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-10
Two New Theatre. In Town.

After Sunday, there VIII be two new
theatres I'm town. or rather. two of the
names When. on Monday, the Grayce
Scott Company. including Grayce Scott
and her associates. moves from the
Scott Bijou. the Grayce Scott CoIoniai's
title will shrink to "The Colonial"
while, to the manage. the Bi1ou will
become The GrayceN Scott Bijou."
That may be bit muddled. but as
the late Paul Benjamin used to say
In bidding farewell. "All ! ask you Is
Just TO keep on mentioning my name"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-10
Lyric's AIId-Wcek Chnnre.

for the rest Of the week, beginning
with this afternoons performance.
Prominent on the program are: Abou
Ben Hamids nine acrobatic whird-
winds Of the desert; Franz Leharr. VIC
ilnist; La CrandalH wire gymnast and
dancer. and Gilmore and Castle. black
face comedians.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-10

a stranger. about sixty years old.
and supposed. from a letter found on
time Of South. Richmond. was strick-
en- with apoplexy. while at work at
the Dupont Powder Plant. at City
Point. yesterday and died Immediate
ly. He had only been employed at
the plant for two or three days, and
little was known about him there. The
body was brought TO the undertake
Ing rooms of Badger & Wood IN this
city to be prepared for burial and to
be held for Identification. The let
ter found in his pocket bore the Man
chester. Va, stamp of May 10. 1914.
1t was unsfnged. but Is supposed to
have been written by his wife. judy
Ing by the nature of It's contents. a
woman from Manchester. came over
this morning to view the body. but
she failed to identify It as that. Of
her husband, whom. as she stated. had
corpse will be held for n limited time.
with the hope that 1t may be claimed
by some relatives or friends. 1t is
learned that the decedent pawned his
watch in Richmond early this month.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-10
Claim Fish wagon wa. Bur.

Alexander Tingle. colored. was ar
raigned before Magistrate Cowan yes
ing liquor without a license. Tingie
was travelling through the county SELL
Ing FISH, and It is said that he sold
II. Flynn. who made the arrest, had
several bottles purchased. using
marked money. Owing. to the absence
tinued the case until "Wednesday morn.
ing.> 80,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-10
Red Men to Celebrate.

Preparations are being made by In
dianola Tribe No. 62. Independent Or
Ger OF Red Men; for big celebration
on Monday night In Frnternal Hail.
Charles II. Burkert Is chairman of the
committee Of stewards arranging for
the event, which is characterized as the
be mixture OF oratory, music and
song, followed by refreshments The
Souths!de organization Is the largest
iodge In the State. having more than
400 m6mbers
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-10
Automobill.t. ch.rsed with p.aaIinr

County Officers FLYNN and Cousins
loft yesterday for Farmville to bring
Dack two white men, who were cap
utred there on Tuesday night, charged
with peddling toys without a license
through tho county. The men are
trinkets from an automobile. They
were chased by Officers Flynn as far
MS Amelia. Returning to Chesterfield,
the policemen telegraphed to Danville,
keysville and Farmville to detain au.
tomobilo 1877, of New Jersey.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-10
AIins Walker nj the Emnirc.

.Hr"" "H'hCT NJ tHe Empfrc.
Laura Walker. the new LEADING
woman at the Empire. has leapcd Into
popularity through her remarkable
feat In learning the lines OF long
part In less than two days.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-10
THE WEATHER

Forecast, For yirRtnia-Cloudy with
probably rain Thursday Friday cloudy
md somewhat colder.
For North md South CnroIina-Pnrt-
~ cloudy Thursday and Friday, colder.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-10

Mr.. RiddcIl at the Colonial.
In THE Girl From Out Yonder."
George Riddell has come into HIS own,
giving one Of the finest Individual per-
iormances ever seen on the stage In
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-10
EIehtecn-Count EN-.

Aside from the other features Of Tho
Charming Widows the Bijou's last
burlesque. there is one that is POSI-
lively startling; instead of sixteen,
there are eighteen girls-whole girls
In the chorus.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-10
Local Temperature Yesterday.

Local Temperature Yesterday.
-12 noon temperatures. ~
p. NJ temperature, ............ Al
8 p. N. temperature. ............ Al
Maximum temperature to p. NJ. Al
Minimum temperature to p. NJ. 40
Mean temperature ................ 40
Normal temperature ............. AZ
Deficiency in temperature yester
De dhy in temperrature since
Accumulated deficiency in tenn
,perature since January 1....... 211
Local Rainfall Yesterday.
Rainfall last twelve hourS..... .03
Rainfall last twenty-four hours. .06
Deficiency in rainfall since March
I'LL
Accumulated deficiency In rainfall
since January 1................1 0.31
Local observations at p. NJ. Yesterday.
Temperature, Al; humidity. 81; wind,
direction. northeast; wind. velocity. 6;
weather cloudy.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-10
Sudden Death OF Stranger.

rhe association adjourned to hold Its
1t meeting In Suffolk.
Evening times-Republican., 1914-02-27
Soda Relieves
Indigestion or
Acid Stomach

Few stomach sufferers know that in
dige stion, sourness and gases are not
caused by a lack of digestive juices,
but result always from acidity, mean
ing there is an excess of hydrocholoric
acid in the stomach which retards
digestion and promotes food fermenta-
ton. Everything eaten sours In the
stomach like garbage sours in a can,
forming acrid fluids and gases which
initiate the stomach like toy balloon.
Then we get heavy. lumpy feeling
in the chest, we belch gas and eructate
food or have heartburn, water -brash,
bloating and nausea.
a we'll known authority states that
a 10 grain Sodagen tablet taken any
time followed by tumbler OF water
instantly neutralizes these stomach
acids: stops fermentation. absorbs the
gases and sweetens the entire digestive
tract He says any pharmacist can
supply a package of 10 grain Sodagen
tablets as they are constantly prescrib-
ed for stomach acidity because OF their
harnlessness to the digestive organs,
being composed of soda, calcium car
Donate and magnesia l.. s. P.-Adv.
Evening times-Republican., 1914-02-27
Gilman News Notes.

Mrs. +. P. Dunkle ard iauG Ghters.
Dorothy and Lois, who spent the win
ter here with their mother AMI grand
mother Mrs. b. w. Burtch. lef. for
their home at Leila Lake. Tex. They
We're accompanied by Mrs. Burtcl,
who will make her home there for a
time.
Hazel Marian, the -months-old
daughter of r. NJ. Bloom, Of Ostrander,
Mimi, was buried from the NJ. T..
church here Tuesday at 2 o'clock.
Rev. II. L. wissler of Chester. con-
Quoting the service. Burial was made
in Prairie View. beside the babes
mother. B. n. Bloom and son Fred, OF
Ostrander. were present at the funeral
but the babe's father. who is suffering
from a nervous breakdown, was at
Melbourne and unable to be present.
Mr.. and MIS-, w. A. Dexter. Of To-
ledo, came Satufday and spent sunday
-at the hone sf Mrs. Dexter's sister.
Mrs H. Sutherland. On Sunday AFTER
noon Mr.. Dexter was taken Ill. threat
ened with pneumonia. but has since
irsprov He was taken home Mon-
day.
The home talent play. '.Hunkers
Corners given at the opera house Fri
Gay night by the Christian Enceavor-
ers was we'll attended and pronounced
a decided success. The total rece:pts
were s100.25, netting the society $500.
The play will be given Thursday night
at Laurel bx4sthe same talent.
DR.. Ailene HoIsen. Of Grinnell. was
an over Sunday visitor at the E. w.
Virden home.
Mrs. Roy Wylie, daughter Beulah.
Evening times-Republican., 1914-02-27
Never Got Re,Uard:
Kept Purse Found

"Pve found lots of things. but never
Eot no reward for givin' 'em back. !
found a watch once. When / gave 1t
back to the man. he didn't pay me
nothing. l get the worst Of it all
around"
That was the complaint and excuse
George bennett, who is small for his
16 years. made to the police this fore
noon when Officer Charles Sandvig ar
rested the boy for keeping a pocket
book containing s27 in cash Mrs. Alta
Euziere lost in the Orpheum Theater
last week, and spending part Of the
money.
Not having received any reward for
honesty before, the boy probably de-
cided to be his own paymaster. But
because he did led to his downfall.
When Officer Sandvig learned the boy
had been buying bicycle pumps. a
hashHght. and other purchases,
showing evidence Of prosperity far be-
yond his means. warrant was issued
for the lads arrest for larceny.
When taken by the officer. bennett
confessed. He took the officer to the
woodshed, where he had hidden the
pocketbook with the remaining $50 In
it. He said he threw away the bank
book and draft that were in the purse.
Later in the day Harry A. Dennett.
the boys father, rame to the police
court. agreed to repay the 81 his son
had taken from the purse and spent.
1t was arranged to release the boy and
not prosecute him. The Dennett family
live on Iowa street.
Evening times-Republican., 1914-02-27
FARMER WAITED 1ooLoKG
Was Badly Disappointed When He
Discovered He Could Not Get Can
ming Factory Acreage Desired.

Lest above condition describes Your
condition some weeks hence when
planting season begins we would urge
You to see US at once regarding your
intentions upon crops tor the canning
factory for 1914.
The following crops are Yet available
at the prices named:
Evergreen sweet corn. 81 per ton.
Tomatoes, $40 per ton.
Cabbage. IS per ton
Pumpkins. $3.50 per ton
Hominy corn. 20 cents per busheI.
Our phone is No =. Call US UP al
once.
WESTERN GROCER MILLS.
Evening times-Republican., 1914-02-27
ACREAGE CONTRACTS
Growers Intending to Plant Canning
Factory Produce Should Arrange

The excellent response to the calls
for acreage the past few weeks has
brought the contracting nearly to a
close: on many items the entire speci-
lications are almost fully booked. but
as an incentive to the few growers
who have not yet called the complete
range Of offerings is still left open.
Growers should call upon us at once,
if not convenient to come in person
telephone and contracts can be mailed
out for your signatures. Do not de-
lay.
WESTERN GROCER MILLS.
Evening times-Republican., 1914-02-27

and son Frank, and Mrs. Earl Poe.
Of Colorado Springs, went to Grinnell
Saturday night and left for home
Monday morning.
Mrs. j. 8. Hough and son Cecil lett
Saturday night for their home at Has-
vey. ILL., Mr. Hough preceded. his fam
lily Thursday night.
I4uverne, the 4-year-old son OF Ed
Paul and wife. who was SO seriously
injured by getting caught in a gaso-
Evening times-Republican., 1914-02-27
"CASCARETS'' If C0STIVE, BILIOUS
HEADACHY AND UPSET..DlNlE A BOX

tress: relieve your sluggish Liver and
Bowels of all the sour bile, gases and
cloSged-up waste which is producing
the misery.
10-cent box of Cascarets keeps
Your head clear, stomach sweet liver
and bowels regular and YOU feel bully
for months. Don't forget the children
their little insides need a gentle
cleansing. too ~
Evening times-Republican., 1914-02-27

lene engine last Friday, is thought to
be recovering In satisfactory man
ner.
L. NJ. Hull and family. who have Tor
many years been residents of this vi
cinity. left Tuesday with their house,
hold effects for the neighborhood OF
Wintersst, where they have bought
farm.
Rupert Bealt and family, Of May
nard Mimi. who have been visiting