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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-07-03
FEARFUL DEATHS BY LIGHTNING

FEARFUL DEATHS BY LIGHTNING
A most distressing accident occurred in
Botetourt county, on Thursday afternoon,
the 25th of June, near Clifton's Forge, by
which Rev. R. S. Shreve, of the Baltimore
M. E. Conference, and his wife instantly
lost their lives. It was the habit of Mr..
Shreve to have family prayer, and about 6
O'Clock he called his family together before
tea. His wife and his brother had just
taken their seat, and were waiting for the
children who were in another room, Mr..
Shreve having his Bible in his hand. A
lash Of lightning came which seemed to
fill the room with a blaze, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Shreve lay dead on the floor. His
brother, also minister, was so severely
shocked that he was for several hours in
sensible, and servant girl was badly
stunned. Their oldest child, a girl of sew
en- years, ran through the woodsa distance
of mile, in the rain, to their nearest
neighbor, Mr.. D. R. Stailey's, and inform
ed him of the calamity. MI. Shreve's
brother was severely injured, but letter
from our correspondent at Clifton's Forge
on the Goth states that he was in a fair
way to recover. A messenger was sent to
Staunton, and Mr.. Bickle, of the firm OF
j. A. 4 Y. M. Bickle, went up with two
collins for the husband and wife, and Fri
day their remains were carried to Clifton
Forge and sent by express to Fairfax
county for interrment, in charge OF Rev.
Mr.. Ball of Covington. The three chill
dren are remaining at Mr.. Stailey's until
sent for by their relations
Rev. R. S Shreve was native of Fair
fax county, "a years of age, a gradu-
ate Of Dickinson College, Pa, land Con-
federate lieutenant during the war. He
entered the travelling connection of the
Baltimore N. e. Conference in 1869. and
At the last meeting, in Staunton, was Of
dained an Elder, and transferred FROM the
Mcdowell circuit, where he had been for
two years, to the upper Botetourt circuit.
He was highly esteemed for his piety and
usefulness. Mrs. Fanny B. Shreve was a
daughter of Col. Travis Eppes of Motto
way, and before her marriage was well
known and very popular in society in Pc
tersburg. Two of her brothers went up
to the scene of the disaster on Saturday
evening In the same storm in which Mr..
and Mrs. Shreve were killed, a man while
driving wagon on one of the streets OF
Fincastle was killed.
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SASH RIBBONS.

Ladies' Hose from l5c to ST. 90 pair
Handkerchiefs from Sc TO $l.25 a piece.
Gents Hose from Scto 81 90. apair
A fine assortment of 0orsets at all pricEss>
Very heavy Table Linen from Soc to W .50A
bargain. -
Beautiful large Napkins at ST. 90 per dozen
We have large assortment ofBleached Cottons,
and will sell them as cheap as MERCHANTS
IN THE LARGER CITIES.
Great Bargains in WHITE GOODS.
Piuues Organizes sNainsook Cambria and
Lawns, all from 35c to 81 90 per yard.
Ga Table Oll-cloths at 75c worth Sl.50.
Ladies' Hats and Bonnets, the most complete as
sortment in this State from 25c to $4,000
hiarCens and Misses Hose from 10 to 6Oc.
Misses drn Children's Gloves at all prices
Lace Caps and Bonnes for children.
Windsor Scarfs from 25c to ST. 90 something neso
Ladies white Under-Skirts at soc worth $1.00.
Chemises at 75c worth 81 rs.
New style, trimmed, Ladies Hats at 75c worth
$3.50.
White Aprons at SOC worth 81 90.
Ladies' Underwear in full sets at all prices.
Nice black Lace Wells Only SOC worth 81 90. =
Best quality 4-4 black Grape at $l.50 worth
Artificial Flowers from loo spray and up
wards.
Bonnet Silk, all colors, wide, at Sl.Oo.
Babys Lace Caps at ST. 90 worth $500.
Combs, Hair Brushes, Tooth Brushes, Nail and
Flesh Brushes, good assortment
Lilly white and Carmine, good quality and
cheap.
Space will not permit further enumeration
of Goods, but we are prepared to meet the wants
of our customers this season, and guarantee
that prices are the Lowest in the State of
Virginia, that is, goods of the same quality.
In connection with MRS. GLADKE's
MILLINERY DEPARTMENT,
WE NOW HAVE THE AGENCY FOR
E. BUTTERICK 81 CO.'S PATTERNS.
large assor tment constantly on hand. Cata-
logues FREE.
With many thanks for past favors l am,
Respectfully Yours,
CHARLES A. GLADKE.
Va No Connection with any other House in
this city. May %.
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RAILROAD ACCIDENTS. On Tuesday
morning two through freights ran into
each other about mile east Of Millboro,
in consequence of wrong tagging by an
other train. Both engines were badly
smashed, and James Smith, of Waynes-
boro, the conductor Of the down train, had
his face badly torn in leaping off. On
Tuesday night the down express ran over
cow near Charlottesville, and was thrown
from the track. Nobody hurt.
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DIED.

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BERKELEY On the 29th ult., in Bal
timore, Miss Isabella G. Berkeley, dangh-
ter Of DR.. Carter and Mrs. Ann Ber-
kelley, of Staunton, aged 81 years, 6
months and days.
CAPERTON.- Sunday, the 21st ult.,
at his residence in Union, West Va,
Mr.. Lewis E. Caperton, aged IS years.
SMITH.-At the University of Virginia,
Wednesday, June 9th, Courtenay, in
FAINT daughter of Francis III. and Mary
s. Smith, aged 10 months.
MILLER-Near Scott's Ford, Rocking
ham county, Va, June 18th. after a few
hours of severe illness, Jonathan Miller,
aged 76 years, months and Is days. He
was for many years resident Of Angus
to county.
ALLEBAUGH.-In Harrisonburg, Va,
on Friday morning last, at Captain A.
W. Wilson's, Jacob Allebaugh, aged 50
years, 8 months and days.
LAWTON.-In this city, on Sunday
morning last, at the residence of her
father, Miss Alice Lawton, daughter of
MI, E, Lawton, aged about II years.
CLEMMER.--June 2Srd, George Glenn
mer, son of Mr.. David F. Clemmer,
aged 32years.
CR!TZER.-At Waynesboro, the Goth
OF June, John CritZer, ST., in the 92d
year Of his age. The battle of life is
over; it was long and vigorous, and with
the exception of sight, which measured
bly, declined, his mental and physical
energies were surprisingly present to the
last.
DETTOR.-In Waynesboro, on the 25th
OF June, Captain John DEBTOR, proprie-
tor OF the Waynesboro Hotel, aged n
years. Captain DEBTOR is well-known to
the surviving farmers of the Valley, who
in wagoning times to Richmond, found
his house popular stand for camping
and enjoying a pleasant nights rest
Even under the fearful torments of a
wasting cancer, he retained his vivacity
almost to the day Of his death.
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VALUE OF COMPETITION IN FRE1eHrs.
This week j. W. Todd 6 Co., of Staun-
ton, shipped 100 barrels of flour to Dan
vile by the Valley Railroad to Strasburg,
thence to Lynchburg and on to Danville, at
a cheaper rate than they could have
shipped by the G. & o. r. R. via Char
lOtteSville or Richmond.
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VIRGINIA HOTEL
JOHN ID. CROWLE, Proprietor
G. W. KENNEDY, CHIEF CLERK.

G. W. KENNEDY, CHIEF CLERK.
This favorite Hotel has just been repaired and
ftten up under the new management and will be
kept in first class style.
Its table will be supplied with everything that
the markets afford its rooms are we'll furnished
ad- well ventilated the servants are polite and
attentive, and everything will be done to secure
the greatest comfort of its guests
The BAR is supplied with the finest Wines and
Liquors, and attached thereto is a BILLIARD
SALOON, furnished with the most improved
tables.
The Proprietor will devote his time and atten-
ton to making this frst-class House in every
respect and solicits share of the public pat
ronage. J..
: rs OMNIBUSES will be in attendance on
the arrival of all trains to convey passengers to
and from the Hotel, free Of charge.
JOHN D. CROWLE,
novl5-tf. Proprietor.
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DUBLIC RENTING.

Il u
Under a decree of the Circuit Court of Au-
gusta county, entered in the cause of Lightner
Us. VIM. P. McCutchen. 1 will, on
THE 18TH DAY OF JULY NEXT,
on the premises, let at public rem ting, tract of
land belonging to said McCutchen, contai ming
81 AGNES, adjoining the lands of Robert Nc
Cutchen and others, about four miles from Mid
dlebrook, with its improvements, and for such
length Of time as 1t will take to pay the amount
of decree, and cost of suit and renting.
June 26-5t W. l.. MOWRY, S. A. G
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SALE OF Partition. N. K. Trout,
mayor, has contracted to purchase the
fine farm of VIM. D. Anderson, on Middle
river, at $21, 00o-being $50 per acre. ehe
terms being eqaalto cash,
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THE VIRGINIA SPRINGS Wednes-
day there were 200 visitors at the Greene
brier White Sulphur, 60 at the Jordan
Alum, 80 at the Hot, and 20 at the Heal
ing Springs.
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FOR good assortment of fine Segars, inclu-
ding Imported and Key west call on
angl COCHRAN g. WALKER
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THE PRESIDENTS RETURN.-Presiden
Grant stopped at the White Sulphur
Springs Thursday night and was taken to
the hotel in the coach and four of the
Messrs Peyton. Friday he spent driving
around seeing the scenery with Mrs. Grant,
a one arm Confederate soldier being their
guide. The next day he went on to
Charleston where he was received with a
salute and a speech from Col. Benjamin
Smith. In response, the President said
he had contemplated a visit for some
time, but had been, delayed by affairs of
State, and regretted that now it would be
so brief. On Sunday he attended the
Methodist Episcopal Church, and on Mon
day spent the day with his aunt, Mrs. R.
NJ Tompkins, II miles from Charleston,
leaving that night for home. Tuesday
morning he passed through Staunton, a
number, of l,er,os AaYiI4s 5cybinorv ut the
depot to see him. This time our citizens
caught little glimpse of Mrs. Grant-a
reserved matronly looking lady, with a red
head and not at all bad loolling-peeping
from behind the car window curtains
The President spent the short time Of his
stay on the platform, taking a view of the
town. His car was taken over the G. &
o. R. R. by special engine to Gordons-
vile, and thence to Washington.
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1874. Spring and Summer. 1854.
G. I AID X E. S
NEW PRICE LIE.
VA

Having received our second purchase OF
Spring and Summer Dry Goods ana
Millinery, we now offer our Goods al the
following prices
Beautiful Bed Spreads and Quilts, l2-4 at Sl 20
to SIS 90.
Linen Towels, very large $3.50 pr doz.> worth
SAC
japanese Dress Goods, soc pr yd., worth 75c,
Satin Stripe Mohair Dress Goods, at 5Oc pr yd.,
worth 90c.
Iron Grenadines, Plain and Satin Stripe, at 25c
to 81 90.
Beautiful Japanese Dress Goods, at Csc, worth
SOC.
yds of Bleached Cotton for SOC, worth l5c per
yard.
Mary Stuart and Grand Duch-
esS make
Double Face, Black Alpaca, at SOC per I'd.
This is the best for the money in the State.
ia We have ine line of DRESS GOODS,
and cannot be undersold By anybody. -aN
Alligator Belts from 25c to S1.00
A large assortment of Hamburg Edge, 10 to 9Oc.
Parasols from soc to $500.
Kid Gloves from 75c to So so.
Shoe-strings, "a long, loo per dozen.
Hair Plaits at 25, 40 and SOC.
Real Hair Goods the largest assortment in the
State, good and cheap.
1t will do your eyes good to see our
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BOOKS AND STATIONERY
CHEAP.

In order to make loom for our fall GOODS
we WILL until the 18th day of August, sell our
present stock of
BOOKS,
STATIONERY
PICTURE FRAMES,
BRACELETS,
BOOK SHELVES,
and fancy articles, at greatly reduced prices.-
Call and examine.
OLIVIER & WHEAT,
Successors to Bell & Co.,
Booksellers and Stationers.
June &c
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COCHRAN l. WALKER now offer to the
trade, wholesale, G. W. Gail AXIS celebrated
Superior Scotch Snuff: at factory prices
auQl
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MATCHES, Backing and Canes may b.
found at
augl COCHRAN b WALKERS.
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C.L. WELLER'S Boot Shoe and Hat Store.
is opposite the Masonic Building and ToaVn Hall,
Main Street. DON'T FORGET. aprl7-lyr.
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ORGANIZATION OF THE Cry COUNCIL

ORGANIZATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
The newly elected City Council assem-
bled Wednesday morning in the council
room for organization, Mr.. Robt. M. Guy
In the chair, and Messrs. Abby, Bagby,
Bickle, Burke, Evans, Echols, Hoge, Kay.
ser, and Kerr, around the board. MI.
Abby offered resolution that as doubts
existed as to the legality OF the election OF
Mr.. VIM. B. Kayser as member from the
1st Ward, he having acted as Judge OF
election, the matter be referred to the
City Attorney for his opinion. Mr.. Abby
said he offered the resolution without the
slightest personal feeling in the mat
ter, but because there was good deal of
talk outside about it. and because the
participation of a member Illegally re-
turned, might invalidate the most impor-
tant proceedings of the council.
Mr.. Evans thought if Mr.. Kayser's cleo
ton was illegal it invalidated the election
of all the members voted for at the pre-
cinct over whichh he presided. He thought
the law disqualified candidate from serv-
ing as Judge Of election, but did not affect
a councilman who had been elected
though acting as Judge.
Mr.. Echols said it was customary to re-
fer contested or doubtful seats to the
committee on elections He would like the
opinion of the Attorney on the matter.
Mr.. Guy said he had heard the City
Attorney say the case was one OF doubt,
and he would have TO take time to consid-
Ell it.
Mr.. Kayser said he had been elected to
positions a dozen times under similar
circumstances, and the question had not
been raised.
Mr. Evans wanted to know whether the
council, or a law officer had to decide the
eligibility of it's own members.
Mr.. Kayser wanted to know if he had
right to vote at the board until the matter
was settled.
1t was generally assented around the
board that he had the right.
The council went into the election of
President, Mr.. R. G.. Bickle being nomi-
mated for reelection by MI. Evans, Gen.
JOuIl LCllOlS UoiHs5 pun Ill loIlIil1oIoH Ny
Mr. German, and MI. John Evans by Mr..
Abby. Messrs. Echols and Evans both de-
clined the nomination, and t. ballot be-
ing taken, resulted in the reelection OF
Mr.. Rickle, by the following vote: Bick-
lie I, Eehols 5.
Mr.. James F. Patterson was then re-
elected clerk of the council.
The eligibility of Mr.. Kayser being
again up, that gentleman said he did not
propose to act in the council while there
was any suspicion of the legality of his
election, but if he was incompetent then
he should raise the question of the compe-
tency of the election of the other five mem
bers from his Ward, declared elected at
the same poll.
The matter was finally disposed OF by its
reference to select committee
Evans, Witt, and Abby, and the council
after notifying the Mayor of their organi-
zation adjourned, to meet at 8 clock at
night.
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NOTICE.

u q II.
Our bills will be ready and presented on the
1ST JULY. All persons indebted to ia, and to
the old firm of Bell & Co., are earnestly re-
quested to settle without delay. as in very many
cases longer indulgence will not be given.
OLIVIER & WHEAT,
Successors to Bell & Co.,
Booksellers and Stationers.
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MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVI-
oRs-The Board OF Supervisors of Au-
gusta county met here on Tuesday last
Present President Paris, Messrs VIM.
Crawford, W. B. Cochran, Henry b.
Sieg, W. 7. Rush, and j. S. Ellis. The
school tax was levied at cents for coun-
try purposes and cents for district pur-
poses The settlements growing out OF
the levies for 71-72-73 were approved
President Paris made his report on the
settlement of Samuel Paul. late sheriff,
showing balance Of 1868 due, which had
been paid in by Mr.. Paul to the Treasurer.
The report was confirmed by the Board
Accounts to the amount of S33t ware al
lowed. A communication was received
from Hon. A. H. H. Stuart, Judge David
Fultz, J. Fred Effinger, Wm. Frazier, and
VIM. Kayser, Directing to paying the in
terest on over due ground rent for the lots
their Offices are situated on, becaus e
though ready to have paid it, they found
no person authorized by the county to re-
ceiye it. The matter was referred to
Judge Hendren for decision. W. T. Fau-
Der was granted permission to build a
blacksmith shop on corner OF the Poor
House land, to be revoked at the pleasure
of the Board, and Fauber to remove the
buildings.
Adjourned.
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Private Sales.


VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE.-As sur
v viving Executor of John Churchman,
decd, I offer at private sale, fine FARM,
about four and a half miles from Stanton,
on the Cross Keys Road, containing 1913
Acres. adjoining Cochran, Gilkeson, Paris,
and others. Mill Creek runs through it and
affords sufficient power for machinery; has
on it about fifteen acres of meadow, severa
fine Springs Dwelling House, Barn and other
houses, and about thirty acres Of timber, and
is admirably adapted for fruit, grape and
market garden.
will show the premises to any ane desiring
to purchase.
TERMS LIBERAL.
JOHN S. CHURCHMAN,
febl4-tf Executor.
r AND SALE.
In virtue of deed of trust, executed by John
B. Hanger, deceased, and wife, to VIM. J. h.
Baylor, dated 2lst day of June 1860, duly re-
corded, |, as substituted trustee, will, on the
premises, on TUESDAY the 2lst day of July
next offer at public sale, to the highest bidder,
TRACT OF LAND,
containing about l6l acres, 3 rods, and IA
poles, about six miles from Staunton, adjoining
Fsthe lands of Speek, Young and Others IL has on
it comfortable dwelling house, good barn and
other outbuildings, and good orchard-has
stream of water running through it, and capt.
tai spring for house use.
TERMs.-So much in hand as will pay costs Of
sale, and debts secured, with their accrued in
terest, and remainder in equal insaments at
one two, and three years, secured by bonds,
with good personal security
je l3-tdofs NIX. TROUT. Trustee.
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MILsLINERY.

GPRING AND SUMMER GOODS.
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CPRING STOCK BOOTS SHOES, &C.
~ havejust received my first in-SNsN
stalment OF SPRING GOODS, con-
sisting Of the latest styles and best %
qualities of LADIES ,GENTLEMEN'S MISSES
and CHILDREN'S SHOES, BOOTS and GAL
TIERS. My stock of frst-cass goods is unsur-
passed in the city.
apr17-lyr G. L. WELLER.
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CHORD.
ESTABLISHED 1916.

ESTABLISHED 1916.
The Celebrat Estey Organ is uHques-
tionably the
BEST IN THE WORLD.
Over two hundred first premiums have been
awarded.
Five hundred sold in Baltimore in 1878, and
much larger number will be sold in 1874.
Also, the
MATCHLESS STEINWAY PIANO;
the renowned
BRADBURY PIANO.;
the excellent
HAINES PIANO,
at low prices. Every instrument fully warrant
ed. Our facilities are unequalled, representing
as we do, four of the largest houses in the
world, commanding capital of $40, 100000.
Refers to Rev. VIM. A. Harris, Wesleyan Fee
male Institute, Staunton, Va.
SANDERS & STAYMAN,
10 West Fayette street, Baltimore, Md,
and 935 Pennsylvania Ave-. Washington, D. G.
Je 0-5m
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Local.

Tun CITY TAX BILL.-The Committee
of Finance of the city council have nearly
finished the new tax bill, and on Tuesday
nioht next will report it complete. The
tax on real and personal estate has been
increased about one-third, and the tax on
business about one-SiNth over last year.-
THE committee estimate that the amount
raised from it will be Sal 242. divided as
follows From real estate $4,000, 900 at so
cents in the $100) $4,000; personal pro-
perty $s,OOO; capitation (50c) $3.50; income
q per cent. $1,000; license tax $4,000;
water tax $4,000: market house $1,000; hay
scales $500; dogs 1892, and banks $780,
They estimate the expenditures for 1915
at $3S,977, leaving an excess of pa. The
following are the items of taxation where
the rate has been changed, the figures OF
last years tax being in parenthesls. Real
estate SOC (6O); ordinary license $125 (Sl00)
license to keep house of private enter
tainment $50 ($20); eating house license,
with permission to sell liquor 500 (S75);
commission merchant $50 1885,; wholesale
liquor dealers 5000 $3.50; retail liquor
dealers $125 ($1OO). and S25 more if the Ii
cense include. the privilege contained in
sec. 1O5 of the State Revenue law.*-
License to sell patent rights $35 1925;
land agents, $40 1925; retailers of
snuff, tobacco and cigars So; rooms fitted
for theatrical performances $50 $40; Ii
cense to attorneys who have been licensed
less than five years $15 ($10), and for five
years or more $40; physicians SIS $50;
dentists 500 ($1Ol; photographers $35 1928;
keepers of stations and jacks $25 ($20);
storage houses and wagon yards $50 (SlO);
livery stables $50 $780,; agents for all insu-
rance companies $25 for each agency; tele-
graph company 1915 $3.50, all incomes ex-
ceedingE1O00 per cent; license for selling
horses, cattle, sheep, hogs, NC, $40; book
agents SIS. The graded tax on merchants
is AS follows If the amount Of purchases
do not exceed $4,000 the specific tax shall
be $40. on all over $2000and under $50, 900,
tax of ] of one per cent. upon all pur-
chases over $780, 900 and less than $50, 200,
tax of 4Oc on the 800. in excess OF $50,
900: upon all purchases over $50, 900 and
under $40, 900 there shall be paid tax OF
SOC on 500 in excess of $4,000; upon all
purchases over $4,000 and under $50, 900
there shall be q tax of zoe in the 500 in
excess of 10000; upon all purchases over
$4,000 and under 100000 there shall be
paid a tax of 10c on the 800 in excess OF
$4,000, and there shall bepaid tax OF loc
on the 800 of said purchases in excess OF
'$6O,OOO This report was read at the coun-
Gil on Wednesday night when General
Echols said he thought the tax on real es-
tate would have to be raised to 100 cents
in the 800 to meet the city expenditures in
view of the interest on the Valley Rail
road subscription which had not yet come
within the Finance Committees action
nd was not included in their estimate.
sand the tax on sales OF 1872 is restored for both
wholesale and retail liquor dealers. Y
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The Board have secured the services OF
SuperintendentLa for another year at
$4,000 per annum, an increase of $500 over
last year, which salary they hope to pay
with the amount received from the Pea
body and State funds without calling on
the city treasury. They ask that the coun-
ell take steps to secure the $4,000 Of the
Shayer's fund, which should now be in
possession Of the city. The report was
referred to the Committee on Public
Schools.