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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-24

Lieutenant William 4. Mosby, Of Com.
many q. First Virginia regiment, who has
baen acting adjutant OF the regiment since
Last October, has beenrelieved and allowed
to return to his company. HIS successor
is Captsin i. A. Shepherd. In an order is'
sued last night Colonel Jones says:
s.1he Co!onei commanding desires 10 express
h,. h,cn Appreciation OF tho service rendered by
Itaa,snart uogby as acting Adjutant Ills per-
formsnre OF the duties required was ooos
promptly aud efficiently Company vlsto % ovo' ,,,
gsatnlaIed Ia egasn having the service VI ~ VIM
Giant An 0.ilcerr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-24
We have now in stock full supply Of.
Van Houten's
Cocoa.
GEORGE A. HUYDLEY.
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.

On Saturday. May oath, at l2 o'clock ~,
the Southside Land and improvement
Company will commence their grand
auction sale of lots in Woodland Heights,
the most elevated and best drained. there
fore the healthiest of any suburban pro-
perty. No Objectionable features and the
fullest protection guaranteed.
Semmes avenue. eighty-six feet wide.
with the latest and most improved electric
street car line in the country. runs
through the whole property TO Forrest
Hill. the most picturesque park IN all Vir-
ginis. Ample facilities for inspection be-
fore day of sale. Call on the auctioneers.
A. j. Bradley & Co., Auctioneers,
Leader Building. Manchester. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-24
The jackson Ward Ticket.

This is the ticket that was elected in
Jackson Ward on Thursday:
John Mitchell. Jr., James Bahen, and
Thomas z. Jeter, for Board of Aldermen ;
Reniamin Jackson, Royal White, Henry
Tnyne. Mordecai r., Page, and Andrew
johnson, for the Common Council; Royal
Racks. Edward J. Cook, and Henry c.
Hunter, Justices.
Messrs. Bahen and Page are the only
white men on the ticket.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-24
McCracken and Colbert Left.

rsp0cal tela-ram % me DisDalcaI
FREDERIcKsBuRG. Va, May 2.-Ihe
counting Of the votes in our municipal
election was not concluded until a late
hour last night. There were no special
features outside OF the fight against Mr.
McCracken in the lower ward and Mr.. Col
bert in the upper ward for the Council.
both Of whom were defeated. their places
being filed respectively by Messrs King
and Wallace. Mayor Rowe and Sergeant
Edrington had no opposition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-24

Families who use oil should keep In mind that
the light and dangerous products OF petroleum
will often give clear and brilliant iisbt; they
should also remember that better light Is fur
nished by PRATTs ASTRAL on at q trinins sddi-
topa, cost with the advantage Of absolute safety.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-24
Probably Lynched.
fPv talo0renh 10 the Dtspafcn.

NASHVILLE. TESN.. May 23.-George
Dunaway, q somewhat noted murderer,
was captured early this morning at his
fathers residence at Murfreesboro', Tenn.
The murder occurred some eighteen
months ago Dunaway was in love with
his cousin. and when she refused to marry
him he committed an assault upon her and
then murdered her. The mother OF the
girl attempted her rescue and the same
shotgun used in killing the girl also did a
similar work for the mother. The father
of the murdered girl then interfered and
barely escaped with his life. The murderer
then escaped. A dispatch says tho muir
derer will probably be lynched this after
noon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-24
WAGNER ACQUITTED
or THE CHARGE OF uTTsRlN0 A
TWO-MILLION FORGED NOTE.
Insanity the Piea-A Quiet Election In the
'Bufg-The Old Democratic
Oficiais Re ELECTED.
rsp.clal telegram. to the DIspa,ch.l

FREDERICKSBURG, Va, May 23.--The case
of the Commonwealth against DR.. Harri-
son Wagner. charged with attempting TO
utter as true certain forged note .pur.
porting 10 have been given by the Adams
Express Company and involving over two
million dollars, came up Wednesday az the
regular term Of the Stafford Court-Jndge
Ashton presiding. Wsgners counsel IN
terposed the special plea OF insanity. Inc
case was not concluded until late hour
THURSDAY evening, when the jury rendered
a verdict Of not guilty on the plea OF in
sanity which had been entered by his
counsel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-24
WIT rHr MONUMENT.

Governor Mckinney, Ex-Governor Lee,
s.. rotary. .of-the-C0mmonwealth FlOurnoy,
and Colonel Archer Anderson drove out 70
tte monument yesterday morning and
varc greatly pleased with what they saw.
Very small portions Of the horse and rder
were visible. but Governor Mckinney
~ nks the statue Is going 10 look grand.
a., pedestal he says, ls one OF the pret-
t.e-t pieces Of work be ever saw.
General Lee, Judge Flournoy. and Colo
nj Anderson were equally as well pleased
-. IL LII rr..ll
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-24
nnath OF ,ir.. Wilkinson.

Mrs virginia A. Wilkinson. wife OF Captain
William c. wilkinson, died last nigh, In the
afty-nrst year Of her age.
Her funeral will take plsce at o'clock to-mor-
row afternoon from tho Second Baptist church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-24

made as attractive ns possible: ~ y
short runs will be made to points of IN
terest around the city and perhaps. occa.
sionally longer excursions to more distant
placeQ
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-24

Secretary Lllett was informed yesterday
tia, ihe following veteran Organizations,
~ addition 10 those already reported. will
be here. Person county N. O. Veterans,
30 men Survivors of the ihirty-frst Viz
Finia infantry from Beverley. WA. 20 to
so. Cabell Graves Confederate Veterans,
lanUlie, 70. Washington N. c. Veterans,
100
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-24

"LHy" GALLEY. Msln and Tenth streets
Best Pictures. card Photographs. Sec. for SIX;
Cabinst Pictures. si.6o for twelve. Lovely Pic
lures. all sizes Large collection Of Photographs
OF Confederate Onioers. Noted Scenes rsli-
otou. r.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-24
ur71rF PrALED THE NEWS.

While some regrets were expressed that
the entire ticket was not elected the VIC
tory was so overwhelming that that feeling
soon gave away to one of general rejoicing
and the victorious Democrats of the an
cient capital, who for the first time since
the war have won municipal triumph,
celebrated it nearly all night and shot the
big gun "Fitz Lee" carrying the glad
tidings to the surrounding country and
telling the people of the triumph of De,
the city government is in the hands of the
Republicans.
Judge Gunter, Of the Circuit Court, is
here to-day holding an adjourned session
Of his court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-24
Now Trial for Allen.

Judge Witt yesterday granted now trial 70
A6olpbus Alien, who was found guilty few
dnys ago Of stealing from the person OF James
Jackson and sentenced to FIVE years IN the peni-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-24
STEALING A RIDE.
ACQUITTED.
THE REJOICING OLD BURG
Celebrating the Victory and Peaiins IL to
the Surrounding Country.

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispstch.l
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. May %. 1880.
The Democrats by bard work and perse-
yerance have at last redeemed the ancient
capital from the hands Of the Republicans.
Each party had up full ticket and strove
earnestly for the success Of their respective
candidatesuntil the polls sclosed. The Demo-
crats who got lett three IN number.
ran behind only few votes. one Democrat
on the Council ticket beng defeated by
only one vote. When the result was made
known that the enemy were downed and
the day was ours. aud that our war-horse
of Democracy" DIR. Leonard Henley. with
two thirds of the Council had been Sc
cured. the streets resounded to the Joyous
shouts of the victorious Democracy and the
successful Democratic candidates We're the
recipients Of many and hearty congratuIa-
tiOns.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-24
PARTISAN INJUSTICE.
Intense Feeling Aroused in Petersburg by
the Majority Outrage.


Special telegram 10 inc DIspstch.l
PrrEBsBURG, Va. May %. The announce.
ment from Washington of the seating of
John NJ. Langston in the place Of Mr.. Vena-
ble has caused great deal Of feeling here
tonight, and the injustice of the partisan
majority in Congress has been freely and
excitediv discussed about the streets. A
Republican official WHO'S reported to have
remarked that he would rather see the
blackest negro in the district in Congress
than a Democrat" was Knocked down by
a gentleman Of the latter faith.
REyIyING THE COLOR LINE.
The seating of Langston will have the
effect of reyiving with greater intensity
the color line in the Fourth district, which
was inaugurated by Langston himself two
years ago. and waged with the most re-
markable vigOr and organization ever
known in a Virginia congressional cam
pagn. The negroes are iubilant but quiet
and orderly tonight. while the ManOne
Republicans are thoroughly disgusted
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-24

Tonight at r. f. Lee Fair, at Corcoran
Hall. beautiful gold watch will be voted
the most popular policeman. Also an or
gan and sewing machine will be dis
posed Of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-24
To the Workingmen

who so kindly left their work and went to
the polls in my behalf-t to them | shall
always he ready TO do anything that lays
in my power in their behalf.
Always your friend.
JAMES G. SMITH.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-24

ceremonies will undoubtedly draw an
enormous crowd, who will see with sur
prise and qualification the great improve
ments in the capital Of the Confederacy.
They will see none that is greater bless
inr TO women especially than the Roller
Tray Trunk. No trays to lift. Saves that
back-breaking exertion. Sold by all deal
ers. Made by II. W. Kountree Il Brother,
Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-24
W. Va. will occupy DR.. Fairs pulpit to-
morrow morning. No services IN the
church OF night.

MIR. William II. Beveridge writes 70 tho
Dispatch that he not only did not vote for
smith for Sergeant. "a has been reported,
both in the primary and on Thursday. He
adds that he intends in the future to cast
his ballot and influence with the white
mans party.
The farm and residence Of Captain James
NJ. Tyler. az Dawson's. on the Chesapeake
aad Ohio railroad, was sold by auction day
before yesterday, aud was bought by
Charles j. Taylor. Esq, of this city. for
$1,000. IL is beautiful place. and the
house, which il new and pretty, sets in the
midst of o grove Of oaks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-24

Children Cry for Pitchers castoria
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-24
SPECIAL SERVICES TOMORROW.
Trinity Schools Anniyersary-Dr. Good
win at the Soldiers Home, sc.


The seventy-ifth anniversary of Trinity
Methodist Sunday school will take place
on Sunday afternoon at o'clock. The
order of exercises will be very interesting
and will consist of addresses. recitations,
dialogues, solos, duets, &c. by the pupils.
There will be no regular speeches. but the
whole exercises will be under the direction
oftbe children. There will be a spectacu-
lar representation of the Anchor OF
Hone" and the Star of Bethlehem" IN
which sixteen young girls will participate
The infant class viii give some very inte-
resting exercises also. The whole Will DO
interspersed with fine singing, some OF the
selections being from the Rev. Sam Jones
hymns.
TO PREACH AT SOLDIERS HoIE.
Rev. DR.. S. A. Goodwin. a veteran OF the
Confederate service, will preach Mt the
Soldiers Home tomorrow afternoon at
o'clock. The Doctor has several times
preached TO the veterans, and each time
The chanel has been packed with people,
many going out from the city TO hear him.
Tomorrow night Dr. Goodwin will preach
the anniversary sermon 20 the Missionary
Society Of cambridge Street Baptist
church, Manchester, and Rev. J.: IL.
Thornhill will ill the pulpit at West Main
Street church.
DIR. COOPER BACK HOME.
DR.. George Cooper returned TO the city
last evening from his southwark and west
ward trip. After attending the. Southern
Baptist Convention at Fort Worth, he went
up through the Texas Panhandle country
to Denver, Col. Thence he returned
homeward by Kansas City, st. Louis, and
Cincinnati-a continuous railroad ride,
without losing connection at any point.
srRyIcEs AT RICHMOND COLLEGE.
Rev. Moses d. Hoge, d. D., will preach
to the Young men of Richmond College on
Sunday night at O'clock in the college
chapel All who can attend will be coz
| daily welcomed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-24
TIE coMMIssABY
BYADCUknrKRs CoMsussABY DEPARTMENT.
VETERANS RTcTPrIos COMMITTEE,
No. 1910 EAST MAIN STREET,

RIcaMoSD, Va, May %. 1890.
This committee has been busiiy engaged
to-day getting everything in order 10 give
The old vets " good time. After ex-
short OF rations. and We desire all that
have not given US their assistance 10 come
forward with a liberal response. We re-
Quest those who have contributed fresh
meats 10 deliver them al tho headquarters
by "Wednesday morning at . o'clock or
t.nd Us notice aud we viii call for same.
We return thanks for the following dona-
lons Mrs. j. 4. Rogers. two bags hour.
Ten pounds coffee. ten pounds sugar, SIX
packages bread powders: c. A. Baughman,
10 IA groceries, NJ. 4. Rider, one ham.
ID A Ilrl...n.- Il. GhnlHInan
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-24

Dealers can procure the Lee Souvenir
Medal Badge, with blue mounting, from
Salmon K Roller, 9l2i9 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-24
ROANOKE GONE DEMOCRATIC.
Two Very Serious Accidents-Both Arms
Broken-foot Msshed-Nora Woot-
ten Acquitted-Piea Insanity.
Especial telegram to the Dispa,ch.

Especial telegram to the Dispa,ch-l
ROANOKE. VA. May 23.-The judges OF
election completed their count at O'Clock
to-day. all night being spent in the work.
w. G.. Evans (DemOcraO was elected over
Houston (Republican) by $50 majority.
All the other offices are filed 10y Demo-
crate.
BRooKE's BAD FALL.
b. NJ. Brooke arrived in the city this
morning, and while near the furnace on the
Norfolk and Western railroad track slipped
on rolling stone which threw him head
long to the ground, breaking both arms.
He was attended by physician, and IN the
afternoon was sent 10 his home in DIM
widdie county.
STEALING A RIDE
Moch Fuqua, a young colored man OF
Bedford CITY. was run over and his foot
mashed OF this evening while attempting
to steal ride on Norfolk and Western
freight train.
ACQCIrrEp.
Miss Nora Wootten, the young lady who
attempted 70 murder Dr. H. A. Sims. 9
prominent physician Of this city. several
months ago. because of alleged mistreat-
ment. was tried by Jury to-day and &c,
quilted on the plea of insanity. She Will
be confined in an asylum.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-24
The Lee Monument

Look not thou upon the wine when it is
red. For "a tonic try A. b. c. The best.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-24

Give your children copy Of Colonel
Alexander Hogeland's book, entitled - Ten
Years Among the Newsboys.' This book
is sold in support Of Colonel Hogeland,
who receives no salary. Price 80 cents a
copy. The 200 stories are such az 70 en-:
couraLe o system IN home work and life Of
children. early-rising, obedience, &c.
Don't fail 10 give the children Il copy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-24
READlNG-ROOM OPENED
BY the Ladies' of Alexandria for Railroad
Employees.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispstch.l


VOFfesp0ndence 0i The Kichmond Utspstch.I
ALEXANDRIA. May %, 1890.
A number of ladies Of this place have
opened reading-rooms for the Midland
railroad employees in house near the Rich
mond and Danville passenger depot, on
Duke street. The rooms were formally
opened on Wednesday night last, and last
night they were thrown open to the public
for inspection. They are fitted up nicely,
and will be supplied with papers, books,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-24

To know wisdom and instru ction A. b
G. is the best Spring Tonic.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-24

When Baty wes ,iok. We gave her CsstorA
When she was Q Child, she cried for Oestorn-
When she became Miss. shs clung 10 Ca'oria.
whsn Ohe had Children, she gave them CsSsortA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-24
PennerelI lean. Drawers.

Fifty cents will buy Pepperell Jeans
Drawers. we'll cut and made. at the Lit
tie Store Around the Corner"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-24

I Dust. scour. Pack Morh-Proof, and
Store Carpets.
Satisfaction guaranteed
MIs. A. j. Pre-.
ans moth Fifth street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-24

ed over pretty generally, and those officers
who have rot been attending the meetings
OF the military committee were made
familiar with what IA 10 be done The de-
tails Tor depot and escort duty will be made
IN a day or two and tho list will be printed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-24

Rev. T. II. Sampson, of Greece, will
preach on Sunday morning and night at
the First Presbyterian church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-24

There is danger in impure blood. There
Is sssetv in taxing Hoods Sarsaparilla, the
great blood puriEeT. 0ns hundred doses
one dollar.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-24

A. an adjourned meeting of the Young
Guard Association and the survivors of
Cofse's brigade. held yesterday evening.
tie following committee was appointed to
complete all arrangements and secure a
proper place IN line for the command: /:
Captain 4. F. Bady Young Guard Compa-
rs II; Captain A. VI. Lyon, Virginia Lie
Guard. Company b; Captain Nj. W. Halle
wood Company A, Fifteenth Virginia IN
tantry.
The following committee was appointed
90 report the cost Of suitable badge 10 be
worn on the occasion Of the unyeiling: j..
) H. Brown and Captain c. p. Rady.
Tho meeting adjourned TO meet at the
CIV Hall on Monday evening at O'Clock,
when all arrangements vail be completed:
They cordially invite the attendance OF all
the survivors Of Corsc's brigade.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-24
A SPECIMEN MARVIN.

Henderson SkiDs with Five Hundred OF
No. TwO's Money-Both Wives
Aflcr Him.
Especial telegram 10 tho Dlspatch.l
NEwBURG, W. Va. May pa we'll
dressed man named George Henderson
recently came here and began paying close
attention to Mrs. Miles, young widow.
Mrs. Miles had money and week ago
they were married. Yesterday q woman
came here from Grafton claiming to be
dlately took $500 of Mrs. Henderson No.
Two's money aud skipped. Both the
women are after him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-24
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.
Summer Underwear.

Gnuze and Balbriggan Undershrts at
low prices ut the " Little Store Around the
Corner"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-24
MEADOW AND cARY-sTREEr LINE.

Judge Minor. Of the County Court. has
fixed the 26th instant (Monday), at II
o'clock. for the hearing of the applications
by the Riyer-View and Union Passenger
companies for the use of Meadow or Ro-
binson street between Ashland and Main
streets.
The River-yiew Railway Companv's mp
plication for the use Of Cary street may
come up the same day If Cary street can
not be obtained the company may present
petition for route by Beverley, Cary be-
tween Madison and Second, and Canal
streets.
The Judge requested the companies TO
notify the reporters of the newspapers of
the time fixed, so that all properfy-owners
and others interested can be present or
be represented if they so desire.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-24
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.
"Littie Store Around the Corner"
No. Q north Ninth street,
II. LRsLIE SPENCE, Agent.

The ladies of this city can aid more than
500 dry-goods clerks by not shopping after
O'Clock. Meyers, Sixth and Broad, win
commence to close at o'clock on June I'd
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-24
sTREeT-RAILwAY CONTROVERSIES.
Injunction Applied For-COntentlon over
the Meadow-Street Franchise.


Counsel for the River-View Improvement
Company having previously served notice
on the Union Passenger CoInp9ny's attor'
mics YESTERDAY made application 10 Judge
Wexford. of the Circuit Court. for an in
junction to restrain the latter company
from conveying ITS entire property, and es-
pecially its Ashland-street and pavilion
property. TO the Richmond Railway and
Electric Company.
At the request of the counsel for the de-
fendant company, who desire to answer
the bill, the hearing was postponed until
next Tuesday. Counsel for the Richmond
Union Passenger Company agreed that no
change in the situation of affairs should be
made until that time. Messrs. William
Ellyson and Willis Il. Smith represent the
River-View Company and Messrs. w. Il.
Meredith and L. W. Christian the Electric
Line.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-24
MILITARY coNFERKNcn

General Charles }. Anderson and num-
Der oi other military officers held q con-
ference IN the fegiment8l ciub-room last
night with reference 10 the duties that are
- De peforDoed incident 10 meeting the
LSposilion bslliding. The matter was talk
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-10-19
MY FRIEND.-A WORD WITH YOU.

Doyou know that every man who de-
sires to vote at this election must regis
ter ANEW? Even if you have REGISTERED
again under the new Election Law to
vote this year.
Do you want the Republicans to carry
the election, an! nave yo1r neighbors
arrested and put in jail as in 1868 >: e
not, REGISTER and VOTE THE DEMOCRATIC
TICKET.
Do you wish the negro to get control
of your county and State? If not, REG
IsTER and VOTE for the DEMOCRATIC
NOMINEES.
Do you not know that EVERY NEGRO
in the State will REGISTER and VOTE?
Then so must every WHITE MAN.
Do you want negro Yankee soldiers
with drawn bayonets to meet you at the
polls and dictate to you how to vote II
| not, be sure your name is on the the
| registration books, and do not fail to
vote the straight Democratic ticket.
! You can't register after OCT OATH so
REGISTER AT ONCE Don't say you
have not time-take time-YoUR HAP
PINEss depends on it; the GOOD NAME AND
| PhOSP Of 1OUR OIdlE ENDO ON
| IT: HONEST GOVERNMENT AND WHITE MANS
| CONTROL DEPENDS ON 1T. Don't WAIT.
Delay may cost the defeat of the party.
all Democratic papers will please
copy and keep at the top of the column
of each issue until after the election
ED CHAMBERS SMITH,
Chm'n. Dem. State EX. Com.