Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-30


case he did not that the young man OBJ
tanned half pint of whishey from Mrs.
NJ. +. Welsh on the order.
On cross-cxamination the fact was
brought out that Outlet and the boy
Meador had been boon companions and
had frequently been IN bar-rooms to-
eether. Gnllet said that he never drank
liquor, but did take glass Of beer now
and then. The prisoner took the stand
and admitted that ne wrote the order Mt
the request of Gullet, and the two drank
the liquor.
Policeman Enright testified that he
had known the complainant Outlet for
about two years and had frequently seen
him under the influence of liquor. Be
SIDES. from the peculiar actions OF Gul-
let he (EnrighD did not think he was Of
sound mind.
Meador WAS promptly discharged.
YOUTHFUL CAR-BREAKEBs.
An examination was held III the con-
TUNED case of Thomas Ward. William II.
johnson. and Spencer Green, the three
youths charged with breaking into one
Of the Richmond and Allegheny railroad
cars and stealing dry goods exceeding
$50 in value. Ward is white aud tue
other two accused are cOiored. The
robbery was committed III the night about
ten days ago, and the stolen goods were
found IN the possession of the prisoners,
one of whom, when arrested, admitted
his guilt and implicated his associates.
The case was certified TO the grand Jury
Of the Hastings Court.
OTHER cEsEs.
William Harris (color,d), charged with
being a suspicious character, was re-
quired TO give security for ninety days
III the sum OF 300.
Willis Simmons 0lids Abran Hill
(colored) was Jailed ior ninety days for
stealing one bride, the property OF VIII
liam Neal.
Charles Humphrey (colorcd), charged
with striking Divers Slaughter with o
brick. The case was continued till Sa~
turday.
Morris Scott lcolored). for using in
sulting language 10 Kate Crockett IN the
street. was required TO give bond III The
sum of $}1O for his good behavior for
twelve months.
James Steel (colorod), assaulting and
striking Asa Wilson. Fined s. and costs
PUBLlc-SCHoOL MATTERS.
Principal. Assistant Principal. and Several
Teachers EIected-NiCht-Scho
An adjourned meeting of the City
School Board was held at the Richmond
High-School building last night at 7
O'Clock. Present: Messrs j. Taylor FL
lyson lchmrman), William LOvenstcin,
Joseph. G. Dickerson, A. l.. Phillips,
James IL. Capers, j. Taylor Stratton,
William NJ. TurDln. William Il. Fox (su
perintendent), and Charles =. Rady
clerk.
HIGHT-SCHOOLs.
The board decided TO open night
schools at Elba building, Springfield
building, and in Fulton at Nicholson
bulding-commencing on the lst Of Oc-'
tobor and continuing until the 10th Of
April, 1890.
TEACHRRs ELECTED.
The board then made the following
elections:
Elba NightSchool-George r. Pace,
principal Misses Lucy l.. Beach, Mabel
Grove. and Susie TresnoD, regular teach
ers. and Misses Alberta White and Sallie
Dalby, reserve teachers.
Springfield Night-Schooi-Professor
f. ". Morriseette, principal, and Miss
Leila Parkinson regularteacher Misses
Josie Ferguson, Irene Valentine, and
Mollie Tucker. reserve.
Fulton Night-ScboOI-Mr. S. o. Per
kins, principal and teacher.
4 series Of rules and regulations for
the government of the night-schoOls
were adopted, which, 1t is hoped, Will
result in increased numbers and useful
ness.
PRINCIPAL AND ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
ELECTED.
The board elected Mr.. Herbert F.
Cox assistant principal and teacher III
the Richmond High School, and Mr..
Jacob l.. Ezekiel principal of " Brooke
School. a new group of schools IN the
western part of the city.
OPENING or THE SCHOOLS.
The public schools will open this year
on the lGtn of September. The Super
intendcnt viii hold meeting OF the
teachers for assignment on Saturday
the l4th of september.
EXAMINATION POR ADMISSION TO HIGH
SCHOOL.
An examination for new applicants
who wish to enter the High School Will
be held on Tuesday the 10th of Sep
tember.