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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-03-26
a Young Brides Suicide.

SHOOTING HERSLLF AFTER CAREFULLY AR
RANGING HER TOILET FOR DINNER.
At about noon on Tuesday Mrs. Agnes
Sneathen. wife OF Waller Sneatben, shot
herself at her clearinghouse. 1sS Second
avenue, Pittsburgh. Mis-. Sneathen had been
married about four months. In the morn
ing she seemed TO be in very happy frame
OF mind, aud was busiy engaged in ar
ranging some OF her wedding presents and
clothing which she had brought in from the
East End, where she and her husband bad
been living until within week or two.
She called In some of the ladies boarding at
the house and spoke Of arrangements she
was making to 90 TO housekeeping. After
fixing her room, which was Immediately in
the rear of the parOr on the first floor, she
began to dress for dinner, and seemed to be
unusually particular in her toilet.
Just as dinner was announced lady in
the dinipg-room heard report like pistol,
and, thinking 1t might be piece OF slate IN
the parlor fire, started to see whether any
Goals had shot out OH the carpet. She had
taken few steps only toward the paror
when Mr.. Waller Sneathen opened the
front door and asked who had been shot.
The lady said she supposed it was a piece
OF slate. Mr. Sneathen then opened the
door Of his room, and, seeing his wife
living across The bed, exclaimed, "Ob, my
God, it's nv wife !" The lady whom he
addressed ran TO the door, but Mrs. Snea-
then was lying so quietly that she thought
she was sleeping. When the curtain was
raised she saw blood on the bed and pis'
to lying ty the side OF the PROSTATE wo'
man. Sneathen was so crazed by the sight
that lie seized the revolver, and, pressing II
against his side. attempted to shoot himself.
Miss Best. lady boarder, who had been al
tracted to the room by the screams, caught
his hand, and wrestling the weapon from
him ran up stairs and bid it in her room.
Mr.. Sneathen was an unusually pretty girl,
about eighteen years old, and belonged to
a very wealthy famiy in the East Fad. Her
husband also belongs TO a wealthy family,
and is only twenty years OF age. There is 10
possible cause known for the suicide. There
had been family troubles at the time OF her
marriage, but they were all over, and every
thing looked bright TO the young couple.
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CITY SCHooL-B0ARD MEETING.-Tbe re-
gular monthly meeting Of the City School
Board was held yesterday evening. Present
William G. Darlington, Ed, president /;
Messrs. Alfred r. Courtney, {. p. Rldy,
:. 7. Moore, William II. Scott, NJ. L..
Straus; Superintendent j. II. Peay, Jr.,
and Secretary Alfred Moses.
The Superintendent of Schools SUBJ
mitted his monthly report on the condi-
tion OF the schools.
The secretary's financial report for the
past month was received and approved.
The committees report awarding the con-
tract for painting the school-buildngs 10
ID. II. Pyle and a. j. Vaughan was ap-
proved. The School Board also at pre-
vious meeting awarded the contract for
making and setting up in the holdings PCS
sets Of inside slat-blinds to :. q. Fiournoy-
the blinds TO be city-made.
a petition signed by Cornelius Hill, An
derson Evans, and tbirty.three other citi-
zens (coIorcd), respectfully requesting the
consideration OF the Board in the matter OF
additional school accommodations required
for colOred children in the eastern part OF
tie city, was received.
The supervisor reported The purchase 8.
lot-l27 feet--on Sixth street, adjoining
the Navy-Ilill school property, for the sun
OF $500, for the accommodation OF that
school; which the Board approved.
Adjourned
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SYMPTOMS OF A DISEASED LIVER.

p,iolpt the rie!t side under the edge of The ribs,
,,-,ses on pressure; sometimes the pain is 10 the
In lde the patient Is rarely able TO lie OH the eft
,de: sometimes the pain Is felt under the shoulder
al.ae. and II frequently exteHds TO the top of the
.bopl,Ier and is sometimes mistaken for rheuma-
usm in The arm. The stomach is affected with loss
atappette and sickness; The bowels in general are
ees,ive sometimes alternative with lax the head Is
troubled with pain, accompanied with dull, heavy
.euss,ion In the back part. There is generally r
Considerable les Ct memory, accompanied WIFE
psinfal sensation Of having left undone something
which ought to have been done. sgnt, dry cough
,s sometimes an attendant. The patient complains
Of weariness ard debility; he is easily startled his
feet are cold or burning, and be complains OF
preky sensation OF the skin; his spirits are low
and although he is satisfied tbat exercise would be
beneficial TO him. yet he can scarcely summon up
foriIi,rie enough To try It, la fact he dststs every
remedy. Several Of the above symptoms attend The
disease. but cases have occurred where few OF
them existed, yet examination Of the body after
death hos shown the LIVER to have beer extensive
lydeTansed.
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VIRGINIA PRESS AssOcIATION.-Atam q meet
ing of the Executive Committee OF the Viz
ginia Press Association last nigbt-Dr. A..
Mouieiro, OF the Manchester Courier, vice
president, in the char-a considerable
amount OF business affecting the interests
OF the Virginia press was transacted.
Colonel John r. Popbam, OF the InteHi-
qencer; DR.. w. Leigh Burton, OF the Bd-
ton and G. Watson James, OF the Stand
ard. were elected active members. General
T. NJ. Logan and A. B. Moore, Esq, were
elected honorary life members.
The secretary was authorized 10 make ar
rangements for visit TO Lester Manor,
West Point, and Gloucester Point about
the middle of June.
An excursion TO Cincinnati, later in the
year, was discussed, bur definite action de-
ferred until the next meeting OF the COM
mittee.
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The Fence Lar in Chesterfield. Mr.. Will
liam Robinson, DR.. John Il. Robinson, and
Captain Romaine warmly advocated the no.
fence.law system before the Board OF SUI
peryisors 0f Chesterfield at their last meet
ing. Mr.. w. B. Radcliffe, Of Matoaca dis
trlct, spoke in opposition TO the plan, and
strongly urged that fbe Inv should re-
main as il now is. When the county was
laid off in townships The Board decided that
all persons living on the west side OF the
Petersburg railroad must have fences along
the railroad line, and that law yet remains
in force
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MRS. wINsIow's sOoTHrNssYRUP.

REv. syLvASrs CoDB thus writes In ,he Boston
Chrfstion Freensssvs We would by no means rx-
commend any kind Of medicine which We did n01
tnow 10 be Tood-2srtteuIasIy for infduer. Bat 0r
MRS. wINSLow's sOuTtifN6 SYRUr VIC can
speak from knowledge; In cur own family II has
proved blessing indeed. by giving <nfsnt trou-
bic WIN coifc pains quHt ssep uri ne psrnts nn-
broken rest at night. Most parents eau spsreciaie
these blessings. Here Is article whica works to
perfection. and which Is harmless: for the sleep
which II affords the infant Is perfectly natuvsi and
the little cherub awakes as bright a buston.~
And during the process Of teeihiug rs value q In
calculible. We have frequently hear,i mohers say
they would not be without l, iom the birth OF the
child TN II had finished with the tee,Eing kee ON
anv consideration Whatever. Sold by all dsugrists.
Twenty iye cents bottle. de 3l-eodlw
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THE BURKEvfLLE CARNIyAL.-A series
OF entertainments will be given Easter
Monday and Monday night at BnrkeyilIe,
under the auspices Of an association Of
ladies who have undertaken to raise a
fund for the purchase OF new press for
the SouthSidc Sentinel, The newspaper
published by Mr.. Alpbeus Boiling, at that
place. The idea OF The ladies j., 1t seems,
TO furnish themselves and all comers with
a really good time, comprising every fea-
ture that can amuse and interest their
guests. The purpose which primarily IN
splred the undertaking was the desire OF
the ladies to present Mr.. Boiling with some
substantial token Of their good Will. and OF
their appreciation OF his service in develop
ing the growth and prosperity OF his nalfvs
section. The ladies have pursued their
task with great enthusiasm, and already iis'
sured It's success.
The Richmond and Danyille railroad na~
reduced fares nearly one-haf to passengers
on this occasion. Very liberal contnDu-
lions have been made. and are still coming
in. addressed to the President OF the Far
association, Mrs. VI. ). Johnson.
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THE AUDITOR AND THE CoUPoNS.--Auditor
Massey was approached yesterday by a
number OF people interested in taX-receiva-
BILE coupons TO learn his intentions in The
premises. He stated to them that bis pur-
pose has been misundeI stood, and that he
has not yet finally decided upon any plan
OF action. The whole matter is in an undi-
ees,ed condition. He is considering it, but
has come 10 no definite conclusion.
II the eXigencies OF the State demand.
and he should find upon thorough eXdml-
nation of authorities that he has the right
70 do so, he will do what he can to crcum-
vent the coupon and get money instead OF
coupons for taxes. But be contemplates no
revolutionary or unlawful act.
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LOCAL MATTERS.
The sunday Liquor Law.

The following communication on the SUBJ
ject OF the enforcement OF the sunday H.
quor law was sent by the Police Justice 10
Chief.of-P Poe yesterday:
OFFICE OF POLICE JUSTICE,
CORNER FRANKLIN AND MAYO STREETS.
RICHMOND, March %, 1880. }
Major John Poe, Jr.. chief Of Police:
Dear Sir,--I deem 1t my duty to officially
inform YOU that recent act OF the Cen
eral Assembly Of Virginia, approved by
the Governor, section 10 OF chapter OF
the Revised Criminal Code known as the
"Sunday law y has been so amended and
reenacted as to dlvest the honorable Hust-
ines Court OF this city OF Jurisdiction in the
premises, and 10 vest full Jurisdiction over
the subject in tho Police Justice.
This tribunal, then, Is required by law
and obligation to enforce the 18th section
OF chapter 46 OF the Ordinances OF 1879 OF
this city. This section, as you are well
aware, contains the law for the city OF Rich
mond ia reference 10 the opening OF bar
rooms and the traffic in liquor, &c, on the
Sabbath day. Tue language of the section
is clear and unmistakeabe.
II is the duty of you, your officers and
policemen, respectfully submit, to report
to the authority baying jurisdiction all yio-
latiens OF the ordinances OF the city OF
Richmond which you have treason to be-
leve, or are informed have been committed,
and make such reports, and give such other
notices and information as may be pre-
scribed by any ordinance, or be useful in
the enforcement thereof :" {; and it Is espe-
cialy the duty OF the Chief Of Police to
"sce tn the observance OF all ordinances
tue city and acts OF Assembly relating 10
them" [See last clauses OF sections 16 and
% OF chapter 81 Of Ordinances 1871
The ordinance, in my judgment, must
now be enforced uniiors,ly and impartaIy.
IL The good citizens OF this community de-
sire modification OF the law, they must ap-
peal TO their representatives in the City
Council--tbat branch OF the government
only having the power TO do so.
i am yours, very truly and respectfully,
j. j. WHITE, Police Justice.
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BRIEF TrEMs.-The Norwegian bark Le.
viathan, Terjcrsen master, entered at the
custom-hou yesterday In ballast from New
York TO load grain for Europe.
The alarm OF fire turned in from Box No.
AZ, corner Of Jail alley and Broad street
yesterday morning about half-past 10
O'Clock, wss caused By the burning OF few
shingles on one of the tenemeBts in Ruther-
foord's row, on Broad street near the Cnes-
apeake and Ohio depot. The fire originated
from defective flue. Loss, trifng. Last
night at 500 O'Clock an alarm of fire was
sounded from station 80. corner OF Clay an d
Gilmer streets, caused by the explosion OF a
lamp In house on west Broad street near
the new depot. The lamp set fire to bed,
but the damage was tri1ing.
Information has been received here that
Mr. John ID. Redford, who is now In
Florids, has improved in health very much,
and has fattened eighteen pounds. When
the mild weather will justify it, be will turn
his face homeward.
Two small white boys were arrested in
the First police district yesterday afternoon
charged with breakink window-glass and
a street-lamp by throwing rocks. They
will have hearing at court to-day.
The City Circuit Court W IS engaged yes
terday in trying some unimportant suits.
The river has fallen to its usual height,
and the water is fast becoming clear.
John Fl. Harris (colored) is in the city
seeking contributions to publish book en-
titled "Tbe True Condition OF the Negro"
He is native OF this State, has resided some
years North, and brings testimonials which
certify him to be worthy Of public con-
fdence.
There is prospect OF hearing Miss Emma
Tbursby (who is just fresh from her Eu-
ropean triumphs) in Richmond next week.
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EDIsoN's ELECTRIC LIGHT-NEw TesTs.-
Edison's electric light, it is reported, has
stood the tests to which it was subjected by
Professors Barker, OF the University OF
Penasylyania, and Rowland, OF The Johns
Hopkins University, very successfully.
One OF the lamps burned for 1880 hours,
and remained without injury. That Is to say,
on the average Of six hours work per day'
which Is about the maximum OF lamp or
a gas.burner's task, 1t did over 22l days
work. Seven months regular service with
out needing repairs may be considered 9
pretty good test. The other lamps purneo
In the same way at the rate OF from 9S to
2IO DAYS. IL is held that on this basis the
electric light i demonstrated TO be not only
seryiceable, but considerably cheaper IN
cost than gas Baltimore Sun.
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NARROW ESCAPE FROM FATAL BURNING

NARROW ESCAPE FROM FATAL BURNING
few mornings ago servant woman en-
Moved in the family OF 4 well known physl-
clan went upstairs to make up the fire. in
some way her dress and other clothing tooE
fire from behind, and she would probably
have been barned to death but for the time
ly aid OF the head OF the house. He took IN
the situation at once, jumped upas the girls
clothing was enveloped in flames, threw her
70 the floor and turned her body upon the
fire. thus smothering it and putting 1t out al
once. 1t would be well for persons to re
member this same method.
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Roll OF HONOR At THE RICHNcSD HIGH
scuooL.-The following is a list a the pu,
NH, on the roll Of honor at the Kiehmouo
IIich school for this week; Senior Class
Amelia Brimmer. Jennie Cook, Blanche Lee zee
Lizzie McDoLald, Bettie MounloSsoe, Ss,
aeo,o;a Pleasapts, Nettie Smith, Nora
Smit5. James l.. Armstrong, c.. J. B!naps'
Robert S. Csamp, George McCann. later
mediate A-Eugene Z. Dearborn, Reeve
london, J. William Wits, Lumia'e cum m
nin@ham. Maggie FerrelI, Agnes Lyon, on,
Jsnnle Martin, Mary E. pulllam, Lena
saundsr.. Minnie saunders, Christine " n' or''
tet. intermediate B-ida HartlsOn, p,r,ess nen'
Ioyenstein. Junior A-Georgie buriessi %
Ka,e E,tinrer. Ida Fos,ett, Bsria Moon
hn,T t;,,ten Pace. +. Belle Saunders, Alice lay
ior. Junior B-Jennle Jones, Jessie els, L.nx u.
Rebecca Rel Poe, Gay Barker, Waiter .ar'e'
0ryilIe Hundles, Fed. q. Tyler. oan.
Attendance fog the week, W per ecu"
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Cool WEATHER.-The reading OF the
thermometer at sunrise Yesterday morning
was 22o, indicating the lowest temperature
since the Goth Of January, when it read l6o.
Ice formed in favorable situations on We'd
nesdsy night nearly balf.inch thick.
This q" colo snap" will iniure, II not Kill,
the fruit in bloom, which has so far escaped.
The dry state OF the atmosphere. and the
wind which prevailed during the night ana
nrevenfed frost. were favorable conditions
10 its preservation. Early vegetables and
n,ants. however, gave unmistakable evi.
dpnce YESTERDAY of the severity OF the cold
which prevailed on the previous night.
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There are some things that mn can't
put up with. When he falls out OF Sec
ond-story window on 10 a picket fence, 10
have bis wife come out and ask him II he Is
hurt, Is more than any man can stand ana
not get mad Boston Post.
Carl Schurz Is a fiddler Of no mean aoili.
ty. and he might make music In the Cabinet
II be could Only strike the right Key
Ne,o Orleans Picoyane.
A pleasant, safe, reliable, and cheap rem
edy Is DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup, Price onI!
| % cents q botlIe.-Adv.
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POLICE COURT.-Actlng Polce-Justice j.
j. Cruicbfeld disposed OF the following
cases yesterday:
Walter johnson (colored), for unlawfulIy
shooting Mary r, land with Il shotgun.
Discharged, it being clearly proven that 1t
was case OF accidental killing.
Benjamin Brown (coloredl, for unlaw-
fully abusing and threatening George Dab
ney Wootton. Dismissed.
John Smith, for being drunk on the
streets, was required to give surety in the
sum OF $50 for three months. In Default
was committed 20 Jail.
Thomas McDonough, for unlawiully as
saulting and threatening to kill Richard
Redford, was placed under bonds in tht
sum Of 800 to be OF good behavior fol-
three months.
Susan Heasants (colored), for being drunk
and disorderly on the streets. Dismissed.
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STOLEN PROPERTY FROM NEW YORK.
Robert Hall, of New York city, lost
horse, buggy, and harness in August last;
The horse was driven to Virginia and sold
TO Thomas Terry, Of Hanover county, by
Charles Paul alias Frank Lawrence. The
buggy was bought OF Paul by w. Z. Smith,
and the harness was sold to Petersburg
Iiyeryman. A deputy sheriff OF New York
city is here to reclaim the property and
take it back to New York.
Paul, the tbief, is now in Sing Sing,
serving out term OF three and nall years
At hard labor for stealing this property.
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GOODS THAT ARE CHEAP are those shich were
nurch,sed before the advance In pztees. LEVI
HRo1uERs purchased 300 MsrseiI!es Quilts abost
four months ago; - they can sds them at old
prices.
They also parchass ed large stock - Linen Goods
ssch as Table Cloths, Napkins, Doilies, Towels
sheetings, and Piiow-Casings.
They cali Al ten,lon 70 their stc * OF goods ~ gen.
crsl. a. they NOW show assoriCent which d@nno'
be surpassed In the state. Tn ~ prices ate always
The lowest; and as they keep everything In thei'
line, YOU can supply your wasss without sis tronhs
| of ,hopplng aIound.
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SUPREME Court OF APPEALS, THURSDAY.
Collins, administrator, rs. Kirtly. Sub
mitted.
AVIS Us. Lee. CertiOrdri awarded in ac-
cordance with prayer OF petition.
Keith Us. Miller, dc. From the Circuit
Court OF Orange county. Reversed, Judge
Moncure delivering the opinion.
James Us. Napier, &c. From the Circuit
Court Of Henry county. Appeal dismissed,
Judge Christian delivering the opinion.
Walden. assignee. Us. Walden, &c. From
the Circuit Court of Rappohannock county.
Affirmed, Judge Anderson delivering the
opinion.
Bolcombe and ais. Us. Amon, &c. From
the Circuit Court of Bedford county. Al
tirmed, Judge Staples delivering the opin-
ion. In this case Judge BurkS did not sit.
Ropp Us. Minor and ais. From the Cir
cult Court OF LoudOun county. Reversed
in part and affirmed in part, Judge BQrks
delivering the opinion.
Grame's executor rs. Mutual Assurance
Society, and Vial's executor Us. same. Ar
gued by Judge w. w. Crump for appellee,
and continued until to-day.
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| HENRICO NEWS. Emmanuel church. on
the Brook road, about five miles from
Richmond, has just been repaired and
retilted, and will have large bell put upon
it. The bell weighs about 900 pounds, ana
can be heard several miles away.
The Board Of Supervisors OF Henrco
will meet Saturday afternoon at the county
courthouse. No business OF special IN
terest is expected TO be transacted.
Sias Farrer (colorcdl was arrested and
locked up in the county jail wednesday a.
ternoon charged with misdemeanor. In the
absence OF important witnesses a hearing oil
his case was continued until next week.
The prisoner in the meanwhile is TO be con-
fined in Jail.
Specifications for the new bridges when
are to be built in Henriao have been made
out. Proposals are now in order.
Israel Robertson (colored), who, it will be
remembered, was shot by John Wallace
(colored), in Henrico about month ago
| while IN the act OF carrying off lot oil
fencing, and who was sent TO Jail for thirty
days for petty larceny, will be released from
| i'm mprisonment to-day, AS his term expires.
Robertson has nearly recovered from his
| wounds. and is able is walk about.
Isabella jenkins (colored) was arrested
and locked up in the county Jail Tuesday
afternoon charged with being iunalie.
Justices Larlis, Griffin, and Hodgson, OF
Henrico, held commission OF lunacy, aud
ordered her to be taken to an esylum. She
Will be taken to the Central Asylum as soon
as accommodations can be had. She Is very
violent, and has been raying ever since hel
arrest. She went crazy on the subject oi
religion.
There are three lunatics in the county
iail-all colored women. Two OF them
Relecca Brown and Isabella jenkins, be-
came deranged upon the subject OF rel gion
Matilda DOrson is expected TO be released
soon.
The Central Lunaic Asylum is to be en-
arged.
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The Presbyterian Chwch.-A meeting
was held at the Manch, ster Presby yterian
church Wednesday night for the purpose ol
deciding whether the church is to be re-
paired or rebuilt. A committee OF seven
was appointed to consider the matter, and
VIII report tonight what, in their judg-
ment, is the best thing to be done in the
premises. IL they decide to rebuild the
church movement will at once be made
towards raising funds for the purpose.
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MANCHESTER AND VICINITY.

Bridge to be RebuiH.--The bridge Lock-
etts) across Swift creek near Midlothian, in
Chesterfield county, which was washed away
by the recent heavy rains, is to be rebuilt at
once. The contract for building the abut.
ments has been awarded to Rufus Jackson
(colored), OF This city, who erected the old
abutments some time ago. The st0ne-work
was defective at the time the bridge was
washed away. a suit will be instituted in
the County Court against the stone-mason
(Jackson) who did the work.
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BEWARE OF INVITATIONS.

The genuine are never susar-coated.
Every box has red wax seal on the lid. with the
impression DIR. McLANE's LIVER PILLS.
The genuine MCLASE's LIVER PILLS bear the
signatures Of c. NcLANE and ELEMISG BROS. ON
the wrappers
Insist upon having the genuine pR. c. McLANE's
LIVER PILLS, prepared by Fleming Bros, OF
Pittsburgh, Pa, the market being full of limitations
Of The maine McLASE, spelled differently bu. same
pronunciation. nay 12-deowly
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County Sch00lS.-Tbe public schools in
Chesterfield county are all In very -four
ishiag condition, and the attendance at the
different schools has been very large this
year. There are about forty schools in Ches-
terfeld. including some private ones. MIR.
w. A. Blankenship is superintendent OF the
public schools. The success of the public
schools is attributed in good measure Ia
the energy OF the efficient superintendent.