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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-12-26
DEATH OF J. D. COCHRAN.
A Pastors Deserved Tribute TO the
Worth Of u Good Man.

John Douglass Cochran died at Hodges s.
G.. Dec. 4, 1894, being about forty-three years
old, He had genial, kindly disposltion that
made him popular with his ass'clates where-
ever he went. He was u good ,itlzen but he
never gave the subject oi religion the atien,
tion that IL deserves from everyone nntii
about four years ago. when he was con verted
under the preaching Of Rev. l.. L.. Pickett.
and Joined the Methodist Church. south.
From that time until his death he led con
sistent Christian life; and was all that could
be desired az husband. father. friend, aud
nelghbsr.
Those who knew him trstify most cordially
to the great change which God had wrought
in his heart. During hts illness which ended
hia life here, he suffered acutely, but our God
sustained him and he lett dying words that
fully confirmed the hope which his friends
had In bis Christian life. He had been the
companion aud friend OF the writer In his
boyhood days, and one OF the pleasures an
Iici pated in becoming the pastor of the Don
aids Circuit was the restoration OF the former
pleasant relations with him. Our FIRST duty
WIS 70 assist In his burial services. May God
comfort and sustain the oereaved wife and
four fatherless children whom our friend left
behind him. W. l.. Walt.
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WEST END.
Happenings and Incidents or u Week
Around the Csty.

Around the C3ty.
Miss Katie Parker of Charleston is with her
cousin Miss Ellen Parker for few days.
Miss Florence Templelon leaves today for
Die West 10 spend the HOLIDAYS with friends.
Miss Jeannie Perrin, who has been attend
ing school in Columbia for the past session.
came:boms last Saturday TO spend the Christ
mas holidays with her parents.
Mr.. Root. McC. Perrin came nome last sal
urday TO spend week at bis home.
MIR. Frasler Lyon came home from Wohord
College last Friday for week or two.
Mr.. Thos. 4. Quarles's friends are glad 10
see him home 70. the holidays.
Miss Mary Hubbard lett last week for Char-
lot!e 10 spend week WIN rer ifenes snend,no two
years with her sister Mrs: j: > Aeixler IN
Louisiana, is In her native State again. She
il visiting her aunt Mrs. w. A. Lee. MISS
Louise IN q bright and attractive yonng lazy
She has many lrtends mere VINO are siau W
Miss Carrie Sullivan left last Saturday for
her home in Anderson, To be absent aoout
MIR. Thos. Parker Ia home for n weeks vHca-
tIon. Mr.. Parker IL professor III the fortors
school In Charleston.
Mr.. Lambert While Is at nome ior inc hoi,'
DAYS. Mr.. White has been attending the At
lanta Dental College ior The past thfee
MIR Lewis Parker came down from Green
willie u, spend yesterday Win MT. anu Mrs.
w. H. Parker. his parents.
Monday WAS very busy day with our mer-
chants and even for the hard times there wa
pienty for the clerks 10 do, aud II was q late
hour when the stores closed.
The Angel OF Death spread his wings over
our little city last Friday afternoon, and nj RS.
A. M, Smith peacefully fell asleep TO awaken
in that land Of sunshine and eternal Joy and
rest. Mrs. Smith was a universal hNorte'
and ONE of Gods nublest and best women.
Her untimeiy death cast dark shadow OF
gloom over our hearts and homes. and caused
Ihe shedding OF many tears and many heart
aches 10 the host OF Irieuds who mourn ior
her.
Mr. Hertford Parks Is In town with his fam
lily. s.,,,. n,s,
N.ry came down from Clemson College last
week 10 spend Chi ,tmas with relatives IN the
Miss Mamie Fairy Of Orangeburg Is visiting
her friend, Miss Bessie Edwards.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-12-26
THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY.
Busy Time - Good Order-Merehants
Pleased.

Busy Time - Good Order-Merchants
Pleased.
The Christmas holidays are upon us. and a
friendly touch OF the elbow makes all the
earth akin.
For several days proceeding the greatest re-
tigious festival In the Christian calendar, our
people have been busy indeed. The store
KEEPERS and their assistants have been &C.
lively disposing of Christmas goods. and many
u heart will be made glad In even these hard
times.
The merchants, as far as we have heard. are
ali we'll pleased with their sales, and the buy
1.rs feel that they never before bought as
many goods for as little money.
Last Saturday and Monday were notably
good days for the trades people. The town
Vas full OF buyers. The stores were crowded,
aud the streets we're blocked by the Immense
fhropg that filled the square.
The best Of order prevailed throughout the
past busy season. No disturbance OF any
Kind occurred, and but one or two arrests
we're made for plain drunks.
While there was no evidence OF drunk en-
ness. aa far as We saw. yet the dispensary was
crowded all day long. The door was kept
guarded, and those IN line we're admitted In
turn. Negroes and white-folks crowded close
together and almost blocked the sidewalk on
Monday. The sales On Friday were about
$500; on Saturday $3.50; and Oh Monday. sSll.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-12-26

THERE will be services next Sunday In the
CaihoIic church at II o'clock q. m. also p
M. The subject of the evening sermon VIII
be the Catholic church doctrine regarine FUR
gatory.
MISS DAISY STONE, a pretty young lady OF
Raleigh, N c., will spend syeral days WIN
her sister, Mrs. LeHew.
HON. f. w. WATSON, OF Bradley. was In
town Monday, looking after Christmas GOODS
Tor loved ones.
THE Legislature has extended the time Ior
the pay ment OF taxes 10 the nrst oi Mafch.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-12-26
Wednesday, Dec. 26, 1894.
Preacher Going Away.

We learn that Rev. j. T. B. Anderson mas
concluded To accept call TO II church in Geor,
ria ana that he will soon sever his pastoral
relations with the people whom he has served
80 faithfully and so acceptably for the Isst
lew wears, He has done good work In Ahbe-
vile. and the church has grown under his
charge, and increased in numbers: Modest
and nnassumlng In manner. his influence ior
good has been felt not only in The chnrch, out
in the community, as WELL
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-12-26
M nrrielt.

Married. by Rev. r. C. I.gon, December ~
1891 Mr. Lem. Reid and Miss Lula Shererd,
,lnushter of ID. ]. Shererd. ESQ.,, OF Anderson
county.
Married, by Rev. r. C. Lyon. December ~
ls9i. Mr. Eddy Baskin and Miss Clara CiinR-
scales, daughter OF 9. l.. Gilnkscaies' hNq
All Of LDwndesville, AbbeviIle county.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-12-26
Refer Late Than Never.

If yon haven't al. eady bought something
for :. Christmas present 10 Yourself or 10 any.
bDdy else don't forget that Mr.. J. d. Kerr, al
hs new furniture store, in Rosenbere's biock,
has the greatest variety OF nie pictures a,; mu1
nice furniture, which ne l. anxious To SELL
He is always reliable. and his good judgment
may be depended on. II you are In dnupt on
any point, as TO taste, refer the matter to MN.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-12-26
Cotton Stolen.

The low price OF cotton, II seems; mas nni
,,eterred cotton thieves. A few nights ago
somenody stnle Two ha les at Bradley-oGn,ee G,es, os
inngins 10 G. T. Sibert and one TO oDeli
Ths Thieves thought they were stealing from
j. II. Yougblood.. VINO died II few days pre-
xinnS Id the theIt.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-12-26
Births.

Al Troy. December IL. 1894, to Mrs. J. II
Banks, twin sous.
At Sharon, December d, 1891, to Mrs. Thorn
as McNeill, a daughter.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-12-26

CABBAGE Ia an important crop. Buy the
plants at 25 cents a hundred, instead OF buy
Ing the heaGs at twenty-five cents n piece.
See Fooshes ad.
Bruce has a fine harness maker, and will do
your work cheap and good. The best OF
Louisville, KY, stock used.
PLANT cabbage. Get the plants from Mr.. j.
d, Fooshe.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-12-26
Took Christmas.

yey few doors of business houses were open-
ell yesterday, and, compared win MONDAY
the PnnIic S1uare seemed almost deserted, Al
fhonvn n nile a number stood around ana ex
t.naneed gossip with their fellows.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-12-26
LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT.
Clerk Bullock Tries His Hand At
Binding SiIken Ties.

QUITE romantic marriage took place In
the store of Messrs. McDill Tolly last Mon
day. The interesting ceremony was perform
ed py Clerk w. r. Bullock. The parties met,
loved, and we're married all In one day.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-12-26
naS,h orI III. YOungbIOOtl.

Joseph Hampton Youngbiood. OF Bradley.
died last Tuesday night, aged "a years. lie
,nsv.s widow. having married Miss Eva
prnItt about nine years ago. He was buried at
Dpp Wpst On Thursday.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-12-26
Fine HeRrse.

Messra. McDin 4 Tolly have just received
the finest hearse thai has ever been In ADoe-
Vile county, IL IL of new and elegant de-
sign. and the beauty OF the artistic finish is
perfect
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-12-26
PODO.PHYLIN

Ia o substitute 70. Calomel-is
q Liver Panacea that does not
nauseate, at Harrison d Game
Drug Store.
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HaddOn's Locals.


On Bargain Counter at Haddon's: dozen
Ladies' fine Kid button shoes, price s2.a anu
$500. Reduced to $l.5O and 500 to close tne
lot.
100 dozen handkerchlefs cheaper than ever
at Haddons.
A silk paraso makes useful christmas
present, at Haddons.
When you want fruits and candies for the
holidays call on A. NJ. Hill & Sons.
The only "City Dray Wagon" in Abbeville
Is run by A. NJ. Hill & Sons.
Rooms TO Rent-either furnished or unfurn-
ished, Apply at the Press and Banner o.
flee. ~
We have just received beautiful line OF
oil paintings, chromos, etchings, whlcn we
are Offering cheap. j. ID. Kerr.
A. NJ Hill & Sons offer special inducements
on fruits and candies to any one buying ior
wedding suppers and parties.
A. NJ. Hill & Sons have just received over
ton of candy, which they offer cheaper IMAM
ever.
Bruce's harness Is all made by hand. No
machine work done In his shop. Harness re-
paired at &c cotton prices.
You can buy IL nice, good. new four.room
house In the town OF aUoeVllle eneaP iot
cash. Apply al this office.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-12-26
REMEMBER THE POOR.
Something 10 Make the
UnfOrtunates Happy.

THE usual dinner for the inmates Of the
poor house will be sent on Thursday from the
residence of Miss Lucy White. All contribu.
ted will be sent there and It is requested earn
esLly that they be sent az early as possible OIL
Thursday morning.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-12-26
Mp. DEBRUHL. J. FULLER LYON.
DeBRUHL & LYON,
Attorneys at Law,
ABBEVILLE, S. c.
Office-Law Range, O'Neal Building No. !.

The star that leads them all, the light run.
ming Domestic Sewing Machine, can be had
cheap at X. G. Bernauf the Jeweler Also
needles and oil for all machines.
Browies pins and diamond rings at II. c.
Bernaus.
Silver and gold lock bracelets ut low prices
at r. Z. Bernau's.
40 ladies' watches from 81 to $40, to be sold
cheap at Il. e. Bernau's.
100 solid gold scarf pins, handsome designs
and lowest prices at X. Z. Bernau's.
Sterling Silver chlneles can be bought at
r. G.. Bernau's for % cts.
Sterling silver and quadruple plated ware
suitable for bridal presents at r. T.. Bernau.
When needing anything In the furniture
line be sure to see our stock and get our prices
and we will save you money. j. d. Kerr.
Something new-Monarch brand mince
meat in "Packages," at a. NJ. Hill Sons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-27
TIE COMING MILITARY BAZAAR.
1t VIII lie Held In the Armory. COmmenc-
Ing MAY 21st--Dthrr Matters.

The regular meeting OF the officers ~
the First Virginia Regiment was held last
night I'm the Armory Colonel II. c. Jones
presided. and the following other officers
were present: J. IT, Derbyshire. d. 4.
Kuyk. j. r. Tenant, T.. y. Shepherd.
II. =. Gray C. Gray Bossleux. q. T..
Shackleford. T.. l.. Spence. j. II. Goode,
j. j. Hayesty. John II. Halstead. VI. r.
Mills, r. l.. Jeter, william Russell, q. X.
Faiflamb. and Il. X. Paynter.
Resolutions Of thanks were read and
filed from the HarTisonburg Guards for
cour;osles extended them while in this
city at Governor O'Ferrars inauguration,
and from the Bricklayers Union for use
OF the Armory.
\ communication was received from the
lakewood Memorial Association, asking
the regiment to participate in the cere-
monies incident TO MemOrial-day. May 10Th
next. The invitation was accepted.
The committee appointed TO recommend
the time and place for holding a bazaar
for the benefit Of the uniform fund r.
ported, recommending that the bazaar be
held for two weeks, beginning Monday,
May 2lst next. II will be held in the
Armory, and Sanger Hail will also be
engaged and used AT the same time in
connection with the bazaar.
The following officers wera appointed "A
committee to secure a number Of ladies
as chaperons: Messrs. BossieuX, Anderson,
Cunningham. and Shackleford
The Committee Of Arrangements for the
bazaar is composed Of the following oh-
GERS: Messrs. Phillips. Kuyk, Shackleford,
Gray, Tenant BossieuX Cunningham,
Shepherd CAESAR, Spence, Anderson,
Christian, Goode, Mills, Norris, and Payn-
tc-.
The captains of companies were ~
structed to appoint committees of fifteen
from their respective companies and the
hospital corps and non-commissionedo Off
GERS together committee Of fifteen 20
solicit contributions for the bazaar.
The Committee of Arrangements will
meet next Thursday.
The committee appointed to arrange for
summer excursions reported that the
steamer Pocahor tas had been engaged for
the nights OF June 18th, July 10th and 18th.
and August 9th. The meeting then adj
iOurned
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-27
A VICTIM OF BOON" sHRINKAcss.
Assignment of Mr.. Holt Easley at Houston.
Liabilities 100000.

SOUTH BOSTON, VA, March 2G.-(Spe-
cial)-One OF the largest failures that
ever occurred in Halifax county was adj
mitted TO record in the Clerks office to-
day. 1t was that of Mr.. X. Holt Easley,
Of Houston, Va. The aggregate indebted
ness is in excess Of 100000 Major John
w. Riley and MIR. Wood Bouldlng are
named as trustees.
The creditors are In five classes
the first class amounting to $4,000. due
various banks; and the second class $751;
COO, as follows: His sister. Mrs. Wood
Boulding. Jr., $4,000, and his mother, Mrs
T.. $. Easley. $1,000. He conveys To his
wife In communication for dover bis home
and household effects, horses, carriages,
cts.
Your correspondent was unable to learn
the names OF the third, fourth, and nth
class creditors, nor just what the assets
will amount To. which consist OF stocks
and lands principally. but II is thought the
amount will fall far below the liabilities
Mr. Easley has been large operator in
lands in Sioux Ct@g, Ia, and Southwest
Virginia, and his failure Is thought To ID
due to the shrinkage in real estate and the
collapse OF the boom-times.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-27
BELVA PAYS US A VISIT.
The Female Lawyer Here in Connection
With a HcnricO Suit

Mrs Bclya Lockwood. Of Washington,
D. c.. who was at one time an aspirant
for presidential honors, is in the city.
She is stopping at Fords Hotel, ANA IS
here as counsel for the plaintiff i'm the
case i'm the County Court Of Lyme against
Kclly's heirs. involving some property at
Seven Pines. She had conference yes
tcrday with Commonwealth -AuOrney
Sands. and also visited the County Court
where she was entered as counsel i'm th"
case. She gave her name 60 clerk Wad-
din as "Belva \. lockwood member Of
the Bar of the supreme Court of tn
United states Washington, j. G., l.. ..
Mrs Lockwood who IS an exceedingly
pleasant and intellectual woman, is quite
proud Of having been admitted 10 the
Supreme Court Bar. which was only done
after "A hard h-ht. in which she was
yanqush,d several times. She is bust
ness woman of decided ability, and has
been very successful i'm the practice Of
law in Washington. having Won NUM-
Der Of important cases When arguing a
case she sticks closely O. the legal points,
and is very effective WITH jury.
She was "a resident Of West Virginia
when she ran for President, ana,
although she refers quite often TO her
csrnpaiun. she expresses no indignation
at her defeat, but some months ago stated
ia the writer that she proposed some day
to again enter the field. She is familiar
0o1,ra around the old courthouse at
Washington. and is held ia high esteem
,,, an Of the attaches thereof. for each OF
whom she always has pleasant woIc'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-27
THE ROYAL ARcANUM MUSICALE.
Programme of the Entertainment to BE
Given Thursday Evening.

Given Thursday Evening.
The following is the programme for the
musical entertainment to BE- given at the
Academy of Music Thursday night under
the auspices Of the joint councils Of Royal
Arcanum of Richmond, Ashland, and
Manchester:
Part |. Overture-Opening Of the Season.
CTorani) Mozart Orchestra; quartette'
I'm Silent Need" (Emerson) Moses May.
+. w. Cunningham, j. Emory shaw ana
Oscar Lehman; recitation, liners, MISS
Eta Hill; soprano solo, aria from Mar
gurite Helmond.) Miss Essie Rich; adj
dress by Supreme Nice-Regent. Hon I.
w. Hazard: overture Lucltania, tOrel
Mozart Orchestra; recitation. Niger
Schneider's Party" Mr.. Roscoe Nelson;
duet. soprano and tenor, (Cayaliera Rusu-
canal Miss Essie Rich and Mr.. Moses
May.
Part III. Cornet solo with orchestral ac-
compartment, Mr.. Gressitt; tenor baiai'
Girl | Left Behind Captain r. w.
Cunningham; address by Hon. J. Iaylor
Ellyson, Mayor OF Richmond; bass solo'
Uncle Ned" (by requestD Mr. oscar
Lehman; recitation. "a and II, Mrs. D.:
Ray Logan; soprano solo, waning,
tMlliard,) MIS-. berlld istS""t -
tette, "Slumber, Dearest" tGlffe) Moses
May. +. w. Cunningham, J. Emory Shaw,
and Oscar Lehman: overture. selections
from Wang. Mozart Orchestra. Captain
Frank w. Cunningham, director; Profess
sor J. Emory Shaw, accompanist; fro-
fessor NJ Stein, conductor Of orchestra
Tickets can be had without charge at
the Office OF the Endorsement Guarantees
Company Chamber OF Commerce or at
the box-office at the hall on that night
No encores will be responded TO.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-27

secretary. Inconsistencies set In some
hours before his death, and the Senator's
end was apparently painless.
. The Senator was surrounded by all the
members of his family during the last
few days Of his Illness Three daughters
and one son are at home, and the absent
daughters. who recently reached Wash
ington, were Mrs. Thomas Newell. OF
Milledgeyille. Ca. and Mrs. Marshall, OF
Chicago.
Brief funeral services will be Lsll in
the Senate Chamber tomorrow morning
at . o'clock. and although the matter tas
not been definitely settled, b Is probable
that Mr.. Miburn. Chaplain OF the Senate,
will oillciate. The funeral party Will ave
Washington at IL o'clock in the morning
for Macon. Ga, reaching there at IL
o'clock next day. and the services in ,hat
city will take place at noon.
DIED POOR.
Senator Colquitt died n poor man, en-
tirely dependent upon his salary for sup
port. Before the war he was very
wealthy man, but never recovered from
the effects OF that blow.
The committee on the part Of the SEN
ate selected To escort tho body of the
late Senator Colqutt to its last resting
place. at Macon. Ca. Is as follows: Sena-
tors Gordon OF Georgia. Morgan Of Ala
bama. Butler OF South Carolina, Ransom
Of North Carolina. Hin OF New York,
German ~ Maryland. Henderson of Ne
braska. Hawley Of Connecticut. Hoar or
Massachusetts, Washburn OF Minnesota,
and Squire Of Washington.
Tho Georgia members Of the House met
at Speaker Crisp's room this morning
u consider what action should be taken
with reference 20 Senator COlquitts death.
Il d ,t,rf ff.. ula.
be appointed on the part Of the House
to accompany the remains to Georgia.
Tho committee was announced by tho
Speaker before adjournment OF the House
as follows: Messrs Livingston Of Georgia,
Holman Of Indiana; Bum Of North Carroll
ma. Cabaniss Of Georgia. Maddox Of Goor-
gla. Mcdonald Of Illinois. Cogswell OF Mas
sachusetts w \. Stone Of Pennsylvania,
and Powers OF Vermont.
THE SENATOR'S CAREER.
Alfred Holt Colquitt was born I'm Wal
ton county. Georgia. April ~. lS2i and
was consequently IN his 10Th year. He was
graduated at Princeton In 1914. studied
law. and was admitted to the bar in 1915.
lie served during the Mexican war as "A
staff-ofcer, with the rank Of major. In
ls7s he was elected 10 Congress as a Dem
ocrat. serving one term. lie was n mem-
Der Of tina Legislature in 1853, and Presi-
Dental elstOr in 1850 on the Breckenridge
ticket. He WAS n member Of the Seces-
sion Convention Of Georgia and entered
the Confederate army as captain. Later.
he was chosen colonel Of the Sixth Geor-
gia Infantry, was promoted 10 bri-
gadier-general, and sitter serving some
time In that grade WAY conmissioned ?
underground. In 1876 he was elected Cow
ernor of Georgia for four years. at the
expiration Of which term no VS. re-eiefred
for two years under the new Constitution.
He was then elected " the United states
Senate. and was reelected IN 1883.
Senator Colqultt was distinguished son
of a distinguished father, the latter BE- ug
a lawyer of prominence soldier. and 4
member Of both branches Of the national
LEGISLATURE from Georgia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-27
COLQUITT NO MORE.
The Georgia Senator Passes Away at
His Washington Home.
FUNERAL SERVICES TO-DAY.
Committees OF Senators and Reprcsenta-
tives to Escort the Remains to Macon
Mr.. Coiquitt's Career.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. March 2s.-Sena-
tor Colquitt, OF Georgia, who was stricken
with paralysis for the second time about
a week ago. died at his residence in this
city at 7:i0 this morning.
The Senator's condition. which had been
regarded as somewhat hopeful at mid
night. changed for tho worse soon after
wards, and his colleague, Senator Gordon.
was sent for and arrived about a. NJ,
bringing his daughter with him. Mrs.
Colquitt and Senator Colquitts children.
his son, three unmarried daughters. and
n married daughter. Mrs. Marshall. OF
Chicago. were at the bedside when the
end came. There were also In attendance
his nephew. Mr.. Bum, and his private
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-27
The County Court.

The Henrico County Court. after trans
acting routine business yesterday morn
ing. adjourned for the term.
Judge wickham yesterday appointed MI.
Douglas Temple a special police for the
county. and also appointed the following
new policemen:
Fairfield Townshlp-W. A. Dickerson,
lakewood; r. l.. Voeger. East-Erd Bap-
tist church; J. B. Winter and j. G.
Mitchell
BroOkland Township-G. +. HIlcher,
Catholic cemetery: G. f.. Ashburner, q.
W. Vaughan. Herman New, and W. L.
Rogers
Tuckahoe Townshp--E. l.. Ford. James
Phillips. \. c. Green. and j. +. Putney.
The new appointees were named by
some OF the most influential gentlemen OF
the county, and will hold during good
behavior These are just one tenth OF the
former number.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-27

White. san; colored. 4.5S5. Iosai ~,ooy'
Average observation-disclosures. os'o, eo'o'eu.
tns. Total. e.s72. Percentage. 20 2-lo per
cent.
He says that four new schools nave
been opened and the total enrolment mas
increased 992. The schools are all doins
well. =.
The Committee on Buildings reported
that II was expected to get in the new
building by the lst OF May. as the Councii
Committee on Schools will soon turn IL
over to the board. After the TRANSACTION
of routine business the board adjourned.