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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-03
LEXINGTON BANK.
The Old Institution 10 Be Called the
Bank Of Roclhlidse.
INVESTIGATION OF THE FIGGAT
DEFALCATION.
Special Grand Jury Summoned
Judge Grattan to Preside-Mr.
Bumgnrdner for the Common
wealth.

LEXINGTON. VA. March 2-tSpe-
cial)-nhe Rockbridge Savings Bank.
which has taken the place OF the collapsed
bank. has had deposits made up to date
to the amount OF $500. The Savings
Bank has been moved to the old banks
former site. The large, new. fre-proof
vault In this bank. which is 10 by 10 feet,
was just completed when the collapse
came. The safety-deposit boxes and the
lining had not arrived. and will not be
put in. The stockholders OF the Savings
Bank have been called to hold a meeting
on March Goth for the purpose Of having
the Judge Of the Circuit Court change
the name OF tn. bank to- the Bank OF
Rockoridge. The Board Of Directors have
filed the vacant position Of book-keeper
by the election OF Major Thomas NJ.
Wade TO that position.
The special grand jury which has been
summoned for the first day OF the County
Court. next Monday. to investigate the
bank failure. IL composed Of the following
well-known citizens Of the county: II. ID.
Kirkpatrick. OF Monmouth: J. NJ John
ston, OF Oak Dale; 3. G. Rawlings and
George f.. Wade. OF Raphine: J. $. Craig
and n. j.. Jones, OF Goshen; W. G.. Mat
thews, Of Glasgow; r. n. Rawlings, of
Nesuvius, and $. ID. Gilmore, OF Lexing-
ton, all of whom have the public conf
dence. and have no direct personal inter-
est In the Bank Of Lexington.
JUDGE GRATrAN.
Judge George Grattan, OF the County
Court OF Rockingham, at the request Of
Judge William +. Houston, OF the County
Court OF Rockbridge. will be present here
on Monday and deliver the charge to the
special grand jury with regard to the re-
cent failure. and preside during the entire
investigation. He Is one of the ablest
county Judges in Virginia.
Captain James Bumgardner. OF Staun-
ton, and who was for many years the
trusted Commemorative Attorney OF Au-
gusta county. and as such well known TO
our people, will. at the request OF David
T. Moore, Commonwoalths Attorney Of
Eockbrldge county. represent the Com
monwealth at the Investigation.
The relations Of Judge Houston and Mr.
Moore with the banks affairs, or with
those who held responsible positions in
connection with the bank. has prompted
them 10 take this step, that no one might
have room to question their integrity and
that justice may be meted TO all.
NO TIDINGS OF FIGGAT
There are no recent developments in the
wrecked banks affairs, or none as TO
the whereabouts of the abscondsg cash
Ter.
The picture here given is a good one OF
Mr. Figgat, but since ii was taken his
hair has turned gray. and he may have
shaved OF his moustache and beard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-03
SOCIAL EVENTS At CROzET.
The bachelors Banquet Followed by
That OF the Naids-TiiOse Present.


CROZET, VA. March 1.-(speclal)-
The maids banquet" given at Liberty
Hail. on Tuesday evening will be remem-
bered with pleasure by the bachelors, even
after they get married. "The bachelor
banquet of last week was especially en-
toyable. and If the givers of the two
entertainments could only make an en-
gagsment for life. the joys would be
doubled" "Barkls is willln'," but Peg
gotty Is yet to be heard from
The maids present were Misses Julia
c. and Ellen Ellison. Bette Gentry. Bet
tie and Helen Wayland. Nettie Jones,
Fannie Lipscomb. Sarah and Carrie
Owens. Sallie and Nellie Rta. and Leila
Moss. Of Crozet: Susie and Dixie String
fellow. of Culpeper county, and Fannie
c. Talley, Of Richmond. The bachelors
were Messrs. John and Thomas White.
OF Mediums River; Allen. OF Chariottes-
Vile; Eugene Moss. Willie and Dean TIL
nan, Eugene Rea. Willie Lafferty Robert
Wayland, II. Il. Louthan, and Drs. Roy
Il. Flanagan and Walter =. Lafferty,
OF Crozet by special act OF the joint
assembly, Mr.. W. NJ. McCray (recently
married.. OF Richmond. was also present.
local branch Of the Commercial
Building and Loan Association was
formed here few days ago. This body
is composed OF the best businessmen OF
this place. The officers are James NJ.
Ellison, president; J. T. OMEN. vice.
president; G. w. Owens. secretary and
treasurer. The directors include the off,
GERS and Messrs. c. n Ballard. II. ID.
Sandge and Il. +. Jones.
Mr.. Edgar C. Talley of Paris. Ky.
is visiting his sister Miss Fannie c. Tai
ley. at Liberty Hall"
Messrs. George A. Mundy and -
Bosher, OF Richmond: Shepherd, of Bal
timore. were here several days this week.
on business.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-03
TWO WEDDINGS IN NELSON,
Death of the Venerable Mr.. james
Brynnt-Grand Jury Indictments.

LONlNGSTON, VA, March 2.-(Spe-
cial.)-Thc marriage Of Mr.. Judson T.
Garter, a weil-known young farmer. to
Miss Mamie l.. Eigginbo;ham took place
on Wednesday night at the residence Of
the brides father. Mr.. l.. Il. H!ggin-
botham, near Massie's Mills.
The marriage Of MIR. Archie Stinnett
to Miss Ellen Gary occurred on Tuesday
at the residence OF the brides father.
Miss Gary is one OF Nelson's most popu-
lar young ladies. The groom is sue
cessful farmer OF Amherst county.
Mr.. James Bryant died last Friday
night at the residence CT his son, near
Colleen. in the nth year of his age. Mr.
Bryant was a prominent man in this VI
cinity.
Mr. George Agee. who has been spend
ing the winter with his trNughter, Mrs.
c. A. Robertson, in Richmond, Is ex-
pected TO return to his home, near Nor
wood. on Monday.
Msssrs. George Fcnning and J. +. Cole
man. Of Lynchburg: Hon. Taylor Berry.
OF Amherst. and Mr.. Bushong of Wood
stock have been attending County Court
In Lovingston this week
Little business has been transa tied
in the County Court. The grand jury
has indicted Frank Woody for unlawful
shooting; Sidney Hendricks. for cutting
one Epps. and ]. p. Pullian. for NAL
fsasanoe OF office. and for practieins as a
physician without a license.
Messrs. George ID. Scruggs. q. q. Rey-
nolds. and Charlie Scruggs, OF Norwood,
are visiting friends In Norwood.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-03

O. NJ Fixgat f. "A heavy-set man.
weighs lS5 pounds. height feet 10 inches.
legs slightly bowed, short gray beard
full gray moustache. eyes dark-gray al
most brown: walks slightly stopped, and
very slowly, on account OF some inward
affection: full stomach. ruddy complexion,
face fabby, very affable in manners and
smooth of speech. Talks slowly and mods
hts head as he talks. His hair has been
dark. but Is now two thirds gray; his APP
pearance shows him TO be addicted TO
drink. Always wore dark slouch nat
and had on a dark-gray suit when ne lett
Age about 90 years.
The work Of verifying the books OF
dspositors Is still In progress by j. X.
Edmondson, trustee. Only small mis-
takes. not affecting the general total as
last published either way, have been
found
The Board Of Supervisors Of the county
at a recent meeting voted down a resolu-
tion TO supplement the reward offered by
the Governor The resolution called Tor
500 additional reward 10 be offered by
the county. Upon legal advice that the
county could not offer a reward the mo-
ton was lost
AT EBB-TIDE.
The s5.sl925 OF the county's money
locked up by the Bank OF Lexington's fail-
ure. which was deposited there by Treasu-
rar ( Il Moore. at the direction OF the
Board of Supervisors, is putting the
finances Of the county at an ebD-ude'
There are school warrants, which nave
been issued by the clerks or the Vari-
Gus district school boards upon the couh-
~ school funds. and they are unable to
nrocure the cash on them. Perhaps for
the first time I'm the history Of the county
warrants will be for sale at a discount.
They will be received at the rate or two
thirds for tax and one third Tor cash
money. But as most of the teachers nave
no taxes now 10 pay 1t places them IN
rather an impecunious condition.
The Board of Supervisors borrowed
$500. and s2,lo0 OF 1t was to pay STATE
school warrants: sl,0o0 to the poor; $50
10 roads. and 5000 TO the county school
fund: but 81 900 IL by far too small, anu
the Treasurer is at a loss where to besin,
for II the first come were cashed there
would be much grumblng when the last
came and there was nothing for them'
AN ESTIMATE.
The estimate made by school boards OF
the sum needed now and the next rev
months TO pay teachers from this fund Is
~ coo The Board Of Supervisors was
asked TO borrow $500, but did not see
their WY clear, and so declined 10 DO So
Addison Won Harris, a former resident
OF Rockbridge, was murdered az Cra"-
ford, Neb., on January I'th. ne "tS
shot down in the street with a Wlhchss'ef
rifle by Arthur Morrison. the Town
Marshal. The murder was altogether uH-
provoked. Harris WIS lawyer.
Major William VI. Moore, well-kno"n
and popular citizen OF this county dieu
at the residence of his son-in-law' MI
]. s. Gibson. neai Rockbridge Baths on
February 23d. at an advanced age. Ills
death was due to heart-disease.
The 5. II. Moore tract OF land on Kerr
creek was sold by Commissioner W. j.
Shields TO Mark Haitian, Jr.. or NETT
Creek. and more recently Of Illinois ior
$40
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-03

ceed~d nv Colonel Muscoe l.. Spottswood,
who resigned September 10. 1889. Colonel
Henry c. Jones was elected to succeed
him March n. 1880. and served with the
regiment until yesterday. when his COM
mand was surrendered by order OF the
Governor.
The first duty OF the regiment after It's
reorganization was on the occasion Of
Grants reelection 10 the presidency.
when for four days the officers and men
carried their arms and equipments TO
their places of business with them. In
January. 1857, Companies A and IL, to-
gether with n colored company. were or
dered to Newport News to protect the
property Of the Newport News and Mis-
sssippl Valley Company from rioters.
Upon the receipt by Governor Lee OF a
telegram from the Judge OF warwick
county, advising him Of the state OF az
fairs, orders were Issued by MIN AZ ~
o'clock on the night of January 1lth Tor
the three companies to be gotten in readi-
ness for departure. The companies. eaoh
member OF which had been notified, were
quickly gotten together, ana at " cIock
were placed In command OF MAJOR blh-
good. and by him marched 10 special
train In readiness for them at the Chesa-
peake and Ohio depot. The weather was
extremely cold, but. nothing daunted, tne
soldier lads did guard duty during tneir
three DAYS service at Newport News. and
nresentIng a most formidable and deter
mined front TO the rioters, succeeded IN
quelling the disturbance.
A NOTABLE OCCASION.
The next call upon the regimen. was
in August. 1880, when Captain G. Gray
Bossleux in command Of detail from
Companies A. B. and C. repaired to PEI
tersburg, where he took charge OF John
Phillips. a condemned murderer, and con-
veyed him to Boydton. where he was
hanged.
one of the most notable occasions on
which the regiment was called Into ser
vice was the night OF the earthquake.
which nearly destroyed the CITY OF
Charleaon. $. C. The prisoners in the
Virzinh penltentiary had Lecone terror
stricken, sfhd the regiment was ordered
out 10 prevent their escape. The men
responded promptly. Notwithstanding the
excitement which prevailed thfoughout
the city, and in an incredibly snort tifne
were on the scene, where they sue
cseded in restoring order.
Again. on the occasion Of the burning
OF the work shops at the penitsn'iary, the
regiment was called out. The general
alarm was sounded at clock in the
morning At $50 the first attachment.
consisting Of thirty-six men, under COM
ynand of Lieutenant Garrison, were at
Fifth and Broad streets. enroute for the
prison. and at 6:i5 practically the whole
regiment was ready for duty.
Up to a short time ago the regiment was
one OF the best disciplined commands In
the country. and 10 more jealous body
Of men existed. II Is sincerely to be
hoped that this condition viii soon be
restored. and that the regiment will again
be worthy OF the historic name is bears.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-03
SUNDAY.

Ms r. L. Mosby. A number Of words.
with the letters arranged In the most
dIsarranged manner were given. from
which the names OF flowers must be
evolved in ten minutes time. Mrs. O. G.
Bell succeeded in making them all and
bore or the prize. Dainty refreshments
were served. and the moments sped
swiftly by until the hour for ADJOURN
ment.
Ths Thursday Club assembled at the
hospi,able home OF Mrs. +. A. Hatcher
on the same afternoon. The entertain
ment was called the circulating ld-
brary."
THE BOOK GAME.
Each lady wore about her something TO
represent the title OF a book. and each
guest must make a list OF all the books
she can guess. Some of them show much
ingenuity. and are very puzzling to make
out. On this occasion there were three
that we're never guessed at all. For the
benefit of those who would like to get up
a similar entertainment few or the
books and how they were represented
may prove useful. The letter A. worn by
one OF the ladies, proved 80 difficult THAI
IL was not guessed at all. 1t was Alone"
Another was a card. with the letter T low
low down in one corner and lock or
nalr, representen 'LotnHir. n CaTu WIN
Trilby .on both sides was the story, ION
Both Sides" Then there was 'Innocents
Abroad; the word because" s'gnified "A
Woman's Reason; several samples OF
figured India silk, was The Prince or
India" with many more quite as in
genious. There was a tie for guessing
the greatest number between Miss Frank
Buford, Mrs Sumter Smith, Mrs. John
Burks. and Mrs. Gregory. the first-named
lady drawing the prize This call for
rapid thought and quickness OF percep-
tion makes most improving and agree
able way for spending an hour or two.
and Is promotive OF sociability. The
Thursday Club will discontinue Its meet
ings during Lent.
Appropriate services were held at st.
Johns church on Ash-Wednesday, and
there will be daily services every after
noon during the season OF Lent. The sub
ject for these lectures will be the char
aciers Of the Bible, beginning with Abra-
ham.
The Democrat OF this week publishes a
very interesting letter from Miss Au-
gusta T. Graves. n native OF this place,
who is now n missionary OF the Presby-
terian Church at Hang Chow. China.
Mrs. j. =. Spencer fell on the~ice in her
yard a few days since. and sustained a
very painful sprain OF the arm. .
Mrs. O. G. Bell Is quite i'll.
Mrs. s. II. Burt is spending a few
days with friends in Roanoke.
Mrs. l.. II. Morton left on Saturday,
after Visit to friends here, for the Uni
yorsity OF Virginia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-03
scHooLFIELD ~ wILLI,rsBrRG.
He Conducts n series Of sucrrss'"'
Meetings In the baptist thurfh'

WILLIAMSBURG, VA. March !-,spe'
o,a,I'Wr lanes L. SchO0lheli. Of Dam
Vile. began here on last sunday hV,
ing a series OF revival meetings NJ ".
Methodist church, and tie hF1' 1890 1890
demonstrated the fact that the ouHi'ns
WAS entirely too small 10 accoi''iD','',.s =. ~
the large congregations that "ou.'
drawn thithar To hear this deFout AM
deeply pious man plead his 'i's', -,
cause our Baptist brethren kp9iy "'ieIe'
,beir church. and all the week tHis 81
cious edince has been taxed 70 US u,u'o
10 hold the throng that has sAtne'srs
twice daily 10 hear the burning "0'1'
this powerful evangelist. ..,,.,
THAT Mr.. SchOOlheld IS conseei@'o'
man there can be no DOUBT hs
verely In earnest. ana that ne IS ..'.,
csye and practical Cbrisiia.l 10 O'ys"'
ones,ion II Is. indeed, refreshing III 'hs-,
dsvs Ia see a man give up az an.
80 work in the Lords vineyafd, as be
Sotro without remuneration. MS pisas
ino, has been chiefly aimed at sin !.
the Church, and he mas sue, -,
waking many lethargic ehufNh 80 80
and bringing him 70 reahIs''on -, n
own utter worthlessness IN ths 's...i,
Christ. He has scored them n's,I'.,h, me-. ~
and the "galled fades vince s.",i,,eai
powerful inyecilye and the .s hsp - hls
professors wilt under the mrus~ m'..srt al
searching phillipics. HIS atIa's..,- at-ss,,ucs. il
The dance, fashion. and in'sn's ,ss~ ami
the keenest satire. lie Uses 10 80. clear
there is no lsvity. HIS sefnlonas sel..pasc,or and
and forceful. strong ana '',",cs grani
often contain h!ghss oi e''f''
and sublime. ,sa ,,calcltranc
That he has awakened 'ns .tsInIv ap-
members OK the cnuren 49,, ~ has been
parent. A great deal oi m.s sod vas,
excited among the "o'1,.., "ofi'Iins., sIs.hsd. .fs
amount OF good already aeID !. Rev. W. y.
Is assisted In the nieetinss rs " pastors.
Davis and Rev. y. y. a,s, ana Bap-
respectively. Of the Ae'h0D'''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-03

written for the Dispatch.)

written for the Dispatch.)
A maiden fair.
With dark-brown hair.
Has my lone heart raptured;
with black-eyed sparks
And Cupid's darts,
NV heart with love has captured.
We danced one night
In the halrs bright light.
The waltz was one OF the sweetest,
II was then ! knew.
And was glad OF II, too.
The arrow from Cupid was heetest.
One day I will 20,
And by proofs will l show.
How fondly and dearly ! love her;
Pil show her my heart,
Torn by Cupids sharp darS ,.
Then declare myself ever her 'ovsr'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-03
LAMD-LIKE MONTH or MARCH.
Brightness ana Origtnaiits-i"e
Entertainments of Bedford CIuos'


BEDFORD CITY. VA. March 2-'spe-
cial.) .)-Anything more lamb-like thah tne
advent of the first vernal month eouiu
not be desired, though there Is sugses-
ton of tears In the clouds that promise
a shower The naples have managed de-
spite the intense cold OF the winter 10
have a supply of buds In readiness Ior
the coming of spring. and there Is sus-
gestion OF green in the grass, ana the
birds begin to twitter about the nests W
be built. "A soothsayer bids you beware
Of the ides Of March," that DAY VIII
prove the truth OF the prophecy.
A lady who has been visiting the Town
is much impressed by the brightness anu
originality of the entertainments tnat
have been gotten up by the ladies' CLUBS
during the season. The Fifteen anu
Thursday clubs held their meetings ias'
Tuesday instead OF Thursday. the regular
day. ON account Of Lent The former was
sntertained In most delightful style oy
Ma james Nichols and hsr daughter
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-03

u.,.,,rv IN the rays Of me e., nV1aon !, az
~ ss hem srs we're thrust aoss 10Y, 'S 'SpSscissy
yGa yynas YOU DO when the ,,.. pss%sSA'Tk osi Tksa :
ef m"1 fever and agns eonss ssornssh Dit:
the time 20 take ho,ss'ssf o, 81 s.sry form oe
.srs snSsEsfSy sIss of dyspepsia. .aa Sju'laaas n,as
s@sn.siDst,en. @asslnit a rhsupAdsn. ana
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-03

"a dollar seems a good deal OF money
In these hard times" Yes. but II you have
a Cough. u Cold. Asthma. Bronchitis, OF
incipient Consumption. dollar spent for
q bottle Of DR.. ID. Jayne's Expectorant
may prove your cheapest outlay, for you
viii then have the surest remedy ever
known 1oy such diseases.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-03
I. - Is. COW tltl1N.
President OF the Dispatch Company.
MRS CIlHANPS REPLY

To the above this apprecia i've reply
was made:
Colonel e. OBJ. Cowardin, President Dis
patch Company:
Dear Sir.-The ladies' composing the
Committee Of the Associated Hospitals
are in receipt Of your letter Of Feb
ruary 2sth, and desire TO return TO you.
rs representing the Dispatch. and through
you to Mr.. Thomas G. Leath. their un-
bounded thanks for his magnificent offer
of the Mozart Academy for April 18th
fer the representation OF the "Chimes OF
Normandy" free OF all expense The
cause for which they are worlIing-tte
relief and assistance Of :he four hos
pi'als-can but recommend itself to ali
thoughtful people. and the great saving
o. expense in this generous gift of ;he
Academy, and Mr.. Leath's cordial offer
Of advice and assistance is fully appre-
ciated.
The ladies wish, also, to again thank
tr. Dispatch In General. and Colonel
c. OBJ. Cowardin in particular. for the
deep interest expressed I'm the SUCCESS
OF their opera, and are his Obliged and
grateful committee
By Mrs. REGINALD GILLIAN.
Chairman
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-03

Among the interesting reading In the
Illustrated American OF yesterday is a
most timely illustrated article. entitled
when Pesgy Was Belle OF the Town"
beng reuilnisceace Of Peggy Shippen.
the unfortunate wife OF Benedict Arnold.
and or other women famous In those old
Colonial days. This article will appeal
strongly TO the interest Of the Colonial
Danes and Daughters Of the Revolution.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-03
THE CHIMES OF NORMANDY.
Arrangements for The
On.ro-Mr. Ienth's Generous Act.

Preparatlons for the presentation OF
the Chimes Of Normandy on Tuesday
and Wednesday nights. April 18th and
I7th. for the benefit OF the Associated Hos
p,tals are going forward with a display
Of zeal and energy which gives assur-
ance that this brilliant opera will be
staged and interpreted on the occasions
named in splendid style.
Richmond's very best vocal talent mas
been enlisted for the presentation, ana
will be under the direction of Professor
Jacob Reinhardt; and n professional
stage manager has been engaged at the
North to come here and train the cast
in the business and histronic details
of the opera. Special scenery. costumes.
and accessories will be brought on from
New York. and no pains Will be spared
In the effort to give the Chimes In these
respects n professional setting No bet
ter selection than Planguette's master
piece could have been made for the en-
tertainments. as it affords peculiarly fine
scope for the display of the talent and
cultivation of Richmond's vOcalists.
The affair will be under the general
direction OF the boards of the Virginia
Hospital, the Sheltering Arms. the Eye
and Ear Inhrmary. and the Retreat for
the Sick. which boards have appointed
Mrs. George Wayne Anderson. Mrs. G.
OBJ. COwardin, and Mrs. Hugh Taylor
an Executive Committee.
Mr.. LEXrE'S GENEROUS OFFER.
In this connection the Dispatch pub
fishes the following correspondence. which
explains Itself:
EDITORIAL ROOMS,
THE RICHMOND DISPATCH
RICHMOND VA, February 3. 1895.
To the Committee of the Associated
Hcspiials
Iadies.-Mr. Thomas G. Leath. lessee OF
the Mozart Academy OF Music. has gene
rcusly rendered - the Dispatch the free
use of the Academy. including light.
heat. and attendants. for some entertain
ment in aid of charity to be given under
our auspices.
Fully appreclating the scope rf the
noble work you are engaged in. and
since IL meets with the spirit Of Mr..
Lcath's tender to us, we herewith offer
you the Academy Of Music on Tuesday,
night, April 18th. free OF all cost TO you,
for the rendering OF the opera. "Chimes
OF Normandy"
Mr.. Leath desires us TO request that
you will not estate to call upon him for
any information or assistance he can give
you
Hest assured the Dispatch will take
the deepest interest in the success of
your opera, and | beg TO subscribe my
self, yours to command,
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-10-11
TO ENFORCE GAME LAWS.

Town Sportsmcn Say They Have Been
systematically Violated.
Sioux CITY, Ia., Oct. 9.-During the
past few months sportsmen all over this
state have been organizing, and at the
session of the legislature next winter
will demand better enforcement of the
Iowa game laws. The laws them
selves are generally considered very
satisfactory, but the appropriations for
their enforcement have always, it is
complained, been SO small that they
have remained practically dead letters.
The appropriation made by the last
iowa legislature was only $4,000, while
in Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin and
Missouri it was respectively sic, 900, $15,-
600, 5000 and $4,000. AS q result Of
the legislatures parsimony, the Iowa
game laws are said to have been system
atically violated and game and fish
slaughtered i'll such quantities that they
have practically disappeared from locali-
ties formerly famous for their abund-
ance. Should the legislature refuse to
make any change is is likely that the
sportsmen will themselves take steps to
detect violations Of the law, and secure
the prosecution OF offenders.