Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-12
of Richmond were more than the chill

4 OF Richmond were more than the chill
| dren could stand.
Superintendent Fox suggested that some
weight be attributed TO the opinions OF
| the principals and teachers, who had
! made these questions a lifelong study.
An extension OF the recess meant an
Increase OF the opportunities for flghting.
MIR. Lovenstein Explained that II he
thought large majority or the pubic
wanted the change he would be In favor
OF II. but from all Information ne hah
been able TO receive he felt convinced that
II would be best TO let the present sys-
tenn stand.
Mr.. D!ckerson pointed out that he WAS
only endeayorirg TO give the children more
time for recreation during school hours,
and he felt convinced that his amendment
would give the parents al opportunity
TO adapt their dianer-hour To the school
hours.
Mr.. Fox thought that 1t might be more
advisable TO dismiss the children from
school half an hour earlier in the after
noon.
Mr.. Lovensteln was OF the opinion that
Mr.. Fox's suggestion would be more
agreeable to parents as well as to chill
dren. From n conversation. however.
which he had with Mr.. Starte on the
subject. he felt convinced that that gen
tleman conceded with his own views. and
was in favor OF retaining the present
policy.
THE AMENDMENT LOST.
Mr. Dckerson's amendment was then
lost, that gentleman alone voting for II.
and Major Capers's motion was carried.
Mr. Dickerson voting against the same.
Mr. DIckcrsOn next moved that in the
High School the present recess OF thirty
minutes be reduced TO fifteen minutes, and
that the school hours be reduced one
half hour per day. so as to be hereafter
from 2 y. NJ. to 2S0 i. NJ from November
lat to April Ist. AMI from S:ij \. NJ.
to 2l5 l.. VI. for the remainder of the
school term. The fifteen minutes to be
deducted from the school hours should
be taken from the different studies as
deemed best by tho Superintendent and
principals. The motion was carried, and
recommendation TO that effect will be
made TO the board at its next meeting
Mr.. DickersOn also moved that the
committee recommend 10 the board that
hereafter children shall not be kept in
during recess for punishment This WAS
agreed TO, whcreupon the committee adj
tournod.
FAILED TO GET OUORUMS.
The Committee on Police was to have
met at O'Clock. but Mr.. Starke was the
only member present. An hour later the
semi-monthly meeting. but only Messrs
Reeve chairman. Hobson Woody. and
Donleavy put in an appearance. Another
effort 70 bring ;hc committee together will
be made this evening at o'clock
The Committee on Ordinances was called
for o'clock, but Nessrs BlOomberg
chairman and Mitchell were the only
members who showed sufficient interest
to be present
CITY HALL COURT NEWS.
The Hastings Court was in session
several hours yesterday. NJ Angle was
fined s. for cruelty 10 animals
Charles Poindexter. charged with shoot
ing pistol in the public streets. WIS
sent to jail for six months and fined s..
John Anderson was sent 10 jail for three
months. charged with petit larceny.
William Taylor and Wilson Terry re
ceived six months. charged with petit
larceny.
The case of Thomas y. McNamee and
William T. Gaul is set for the 22d Of this
month.
Albert Clarke. charged with the murder
of Maria Hicks, will be tried at the No
vember term
Suits were Instituted in the City Circuit
Court yesterday as follows:
Leopold Berger vs.. Philip Hirshberg.
Damages. $50.
W VI. Leach & Co. vs. Stewart Fruit
Company Of Baltimore. Damages 5000
George u. Peasants & Son vs.. Manning
c. Staples & Co. Action of debt, $l0t79.
In the Law and Equity Court yesterday
the special jury in the case OF Harrison
". The American Tobacco Company was
adjourned over until this morning at II
O'Clock for the hearing Of the argument
for instructions.