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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-10

Ginter. IS an expert IN his profession. and
an accomplished gentleman. lie was born
IN Bombay In 1870, and was educated IN
England, France. and Germany, grad
uatlns with distinctive honors from the
noted Hsidleburg University. lie has
travelled a great deal, and In 1883 came
to Virginia. He did some engineering
work IN Southwest Virginia. and also FOR
the James River Improvement Company.
IN 1890 he accepted a position with Major
Gintcr, and since that time has done all
the engineering work for that gentleman.
He was the prime mover IN the organi-
zation OF the Goods-Roads' Association
Of Virginia, and Is first vice-presidcnt OF
the organization. lie Is engaged by the
United states Government TO write on
the subject OF good roads. and many OF
his articles have been published extern
svely throughout the United states. In
addition to his work Tor Major Ginter,
Mr. Ashburners services are often sought
by others, and he is now working on the
Improvements 10 be made Of the Exposi-
ton-Grounds by the lessee, Mr. Lorraine.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-10
rgy~ Special attention to Mail Orders.

farmers table. and strawberries are well
grown, and beginning to blush" on the
side towards Old Sol.
Travelling statesmen have been "bobolng
Up" IN every direction here since Satur-
day OF last week, and they report small
sales and meagre collections In the North
ern Neck this spring, compared with their
sales and collections in the same territory
heretofore owing to the scarcity OF
money and duh times. some OF the country
merchants have not, and will not. buy
spring stocks this year.
For some days past the highways ana
lawns in some sections have been strewn
with half-grown green leaves and twigs
from the oaks. NAPLES. and poplars, ana
investigation reveals the fact that these
trees arc infested with q tiny insect
whose identity is not yet known. Inc
little enemy belongs 10 the worm family
but whether or not II belongs 10 ina,
prolific and destructive lepedopterous
specles, has not been determined. II Is
hardly possible TO pass along the ROADS
In the infested districts on "sunshlhy
days without being attracted ~ the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-10

showers OF little green leaves from the
wayslGe oaks. &c.
AS the snake season approaches the
heroes OF snake stories come forward
with thrilling experiences. and hair
breadth escapes from kissing adders ana
lurking reptiles. Already one OF our
farmers has encountered. conquered. ana
killed an "old-neld blacksnake." meas
uring seven feet four inches in length.
with a body diameter In proportion. A
post-mortem examination OF his fallen
snakeship revealed fiye full-grown tosds.
half a dozen hen-esgs. and a lizard or
two-all lgested-snugly tucked away
In his anatomy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-10
The Main-Street Hustler
: JURGENS. JURGENS. JURGENS.
Economy Is the Road TO
Wealth.
Buy Your Furniture From Us and
You'll Get Rich.

Nice Single Lounges covered in "a.
ME, much larger than the regular sizes
at higher prices $3.50.
Bed Lounges from S. 80 up TO S55.
A Parlor Suit OF five peces-sofa,
arm, corner, and two reception chairs
covered in silk tapestry, with mahogany
finished frames-sll for $3.50.
See our very handsome and artistic
Solid Mahogany Marguerite (nlaid)
Parlor Suits, IRON s3l.5O to Sl75.
Cobbler Rockers, genuine sole-leather
seats mot paper, Sl.2j-sold elsewhere
for 80. 30 and s..
All-Gilt Reception Chfirs, S2.45.
Sadlle-Seat CHARTERED Antique Oak
Hall Chairs, $3.50 per sot
Reduced prices on Rattan Chairs.
Remember. we don't handle peniten-
tiary-msde goods.
We've just gotten in some new Ma
hogany Suits, a double-boged 'front.'
bowed sides pattern plate dresser, foot
board to bed carved, aud commode TO
match. The three pieces, in crotched
yeneers, Sl7j.
We handle the largest assortment OF
Solid Walnut and Solid Oak Suits in the
State. Prove this assertion for yourself.
Odd Bureaus, in poplar, nice glass,
si.7j.
Hondsome Bird-Fye Maple, Birch,
and NJ ahogany-Finished Tables, with
brass feet, handsomely polished, large
size, So %.
Large-size Oak Cradle. with spring
and nice mattress, s. complete
Marble-Top Tables from $50 up.
Cottage Cradles, 81.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-10

entertainments, &C., for the year ending
Aprll 30. 1897. .,.,,
For some days past the farmers alons
the Potomac and RapDahannock nave
been shipping last years crop or corn,
gfnd thousands Of bushels have been put
on board OF steamboats, and vessels. Inv
highest price received so far this spring
Is Is cents per bushel for prime lo's,
which is very little. II any, over the cost
OF production. .,,,
Some OF the broad fields Of agricHl-
ture." which were seeded TO oats last
fan, have been ploughed this spring ana
planted in corn, the oat crop In those
sections having proved complete faiiure.
Answers to Inquiries sent to all parts
OF this county indicate prospect no"
for an abundant peach crop. while the
apple crop viii probably be somewhat
below the average.
Gentle showers and warm sunshine the
past week or ten days have started vese-
tation 10 growing rapidly, and the gar
dens are beautiful and promising. En-
glish peas, radish. asparagus. &c, are
already "eatah.e." and 'adorn' many a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-10

...-.... .rrot'y. one OF the pretiest ana
......r triycs from Richmond Is
... 20 Lakeside PARK located near
nook turnpike, about FIVE miles
r. ru This beautiful suburban
-.n a, reached by the Brook road
... I'D Hermitage road. crossing from
.....-.- 20 the former by way Of the
avenues running through the prop
., ,.5or Lewis Gintcr, or by the
.-.erec car line through Barton
.......s Lakeside Park is on the prop
....f Nalor Clnter. and rs only one OF
.. many beautiful places located on this
..... Indeed. the entire grounds. cm-
...--e 900 acres, reminds one Of the
l.re OF tee fairies.
~-. grounds Of Major Gintcr are recog-
....,... ,.r-yrlrr- hy trc ho5ee-roWs OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-10
UNION SEMINARY.
Commencement Weels--Thc Gradu-
ntcs-tddrosscS--No


HAMPDEN-sIDNEY, May 9-(Spe
claL)- commencement week begins with d.
sermon bv Rev Dr. " : Lacy of Mon
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ehulch' ana on sunday night in The
seminary chapel Dr Peyton II. Hosc
az wilmington, y. c., preached. On
Tuesday evening Rev. Professor Chlrles
u. HcmpiH. IN. j., j.. D.. late MODE
r3tor ~ tle General A-s.,.t.t,. and l..
cultured and oouf.f 6,,.os M : .-.,.s,.'i,,
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of the hoard f,..ertr5 cort'ia,,tes ~
rra6u3tlan 40 eilroon ,,,,,,, men as ~,
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vile Va. Archie 1fcr.er~blin al.
tiocb " ~ D. T. ,fc,-air r.l,.l
,forn+oir ~ o.. w T. 7rtlra s,otIer5
H. r. Ovorcash. SatesriIie. n G.. D.
robertson. Fsrmvr'c. Va: John Wake
re'd Greensboro. ~. O.: ID. X. NVslthaU
Richmond. Va: ID. =. Woods. Martins
burg w. Va: H. G.. Woodwork. Davis.
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or +boeo fo1r arc from rra-~-5ou-cil.
nov COLLEGE and seven from Davidson
rolooo " ~
.r.,,,,..-., NV, .-,,,t, co.r,r-,,rr-,
The rev. g. IL. il ihpH-A men aadIes-, %
The graduates lh 81 mo O. captivating styI-
Tor p hll. L.li. ~ inc eioSe or LlS IT,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-10
A Trinity of Evils.

Blllousness. sick headache. and irregu-
larity Of the bowels accompany each
other. TO the removal OF this trinity of
evils Hostetters stomach Bitters is spe-
cally adapted. IL also cures dyspepsia.
rheumatism, malarial complaints. bilious
ness. nervousness. and constipation. The
most satisfactory results follow . faia
trial. Use Il daily. =
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-10

Cards, Bill-Heads, Statements. Letter
Heads Note-Heads, Circulars. HanGDills.
Dodgers, etc, printed by the Dispatch
Company at low prices. VIII give you
good work at same prices you pay for
inferior work Send US your orders and
we will guarantee satisfaction in every
particular. 80. .--.-4-..--.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-10

feet. 4 pretty hoathouSs hss been erect
81. with a supply Of boats. and every
pretty afternoon the lake IA dotted with
ln"uv rowing narfics
'~'T 60 n'so 'Ne home Of tho lakeside
"n OPP
more Richmond gentlemen. Their
clubhouse is n very handsome building,
ara IN keeping with the elegant sur
roundinFs
In addition to these things there is a
A'Ai4AtGr~ z-ologqcal saIden, and a duck
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-10


home and as thoroughly contented as II
i'm their native forest. The does are par
ticulary gentle. and viii allow them
selves TO be petted and fondlcd, but tho
bucks are a tri1c more reurug-that is.
they retire 10 a distant corner and take
their caressing in the shape Of saccha-
rine talk.
Then there "a pair Of raccoons that
are as playful and Fun OF fun as so many
monkeys. "Jefe rson." the male Of this
pair. so named On account Of his sOjourn
90 the jefferson Hotel. IS exceedingly
playful and is very fond Of admiration.
His cage IS visited daily by nearly every
one who goes % the park.
There are also a number OF Jack Tab-
bits, from Texas, a pretty gang Of
Japanese bautams. and a. flock Of
phc1sants, possibly the largest and hand
soonest 60 the South.
THE QUACK QUACKs
The lake is the home Of the largest
flock of water fowls ever seen IN this
locality. and the quack, qIack. quacks
or these birds is equal to the rehearsal
N an amateur brass band Quite
number Of these are imported and the
flock embraces all Of the popular Ameri-
can varieties. Among the collection
might Dc named white and black swans.
wild ducks. China geese. East India
ducks. Cayuga ducks. Rouen ducks. coll
orcd Muscoyy ducks brown China geese,
Chinese mandarin DUCKS. sacred Eeynt.an
geese white and gray Gail ducks, black
and whitc-nCck lrgut Wing u.8 wood
ducks, Canadian geese. snow brant, T0u-
louso geese. Sco,cu'ae geese, sloyeiicr
ducks. rol-crested or Pochard ducks, and
the wh.suiug ducks-a unique collection.
truly.
Among those who have assisted Major
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-10
v1rw on ran IKE AT LAKESIDE PARK.

OF THE LAKE At LAKESIDE PARK
best known and most popular farmers
in this section. Mr.. watkins has charge
OF the agricultural and horticultural de-
partments and It has been under ms
supervision that the trees plants, flowers,
hedges. etc, have been planted ana
crown 0ae only has 90 tate drive over
any OF the avenues or roads TO see WIN
what success his work has been a''eh.o-
and ~ Know that he Is an expert in MS
profession.
MIR. Ashburner. civil enRineer for Major
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-10

lg,+or IN, these vaet euterprlscs and ex-
,'.,.,.,'o i,,nrovemepts. are Mr. Anton II.
,,.,...-.-o,,, 1Tr a. Tvrea Watkins. Mr.
i1',,, - pcatt,e ana AIR. Charles H..
s.ti,,rno. me talent and efficiency dis
niayeJ bv these gentlemen have greatly
added 10 the beauty Of the place. Bach
of the gentlemen became associated with
tH. owner of tleee grounds Boo 1S" and
s.rro chat fr,a have been actively enc
,.o,5 .r tr. r-oqt worl, co.ar on. and
I4va contribute. sn no small manner TO
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-10

NJ. Watkins was born In PoWhat1n
county. and ia brother Of MT. j. b.
Watkins. president OF the Virginia Agri-
cultural ami Mechanical Society. HIS
f4tncr llr Sen. G.. Watkins, IS one OF the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-10
SHERWOOD PARK

After leaving Richmond by the Prcok
r Sherwood Park is the first place
..frI Tn.s .s laid or into walks and
t... auI studded with shaJe-rees.
r.. the ground is q vast lawn OF ve,-
t.. .leen grass The park embraces $50
. ie Beautifully situated and the
artistic tllI of genius has supplied the
.u wants az nature. Opposite tne park
Sherwood station, where passengers
.. transferred from the First-stre-t cac
I.. t1 the Lakeside Park road
.F short distance beyond, ana or
H. Brook pike SIS the plot OF land do
t. Ir Hftor Gnter for tho erection OF
.. .l.tr.s of the Theological Seminary
-.t.0. ..- situated the beautiful c0un
T.. l.r.r. "Nc-twood " "Labuluum.'
t. .E. U..r" Ia- aE by tle steve
... .a.... ANA Emanuel church. Lake.
.E H quickly reached. Che b,au-
l.. ls provided with al the come
.. reasIt.s OF "a modern pleasure
There b. --*- c-s.uo. D.. Wlug-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-10
VERY PRETTY DRIVE.
,r,,,yers1ts Had. On thG NOTth-Side
by Naor Lewis Glntf.
...,T,rtr LAKESIDE PARK.

..,t. 90 he Seen Thcre-Thc Deer,
Geese. Boats, and V"rious G"mes-
handsome Estates Nearby--m"Ior
-.-..r,, Able Iieutcnants.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-10

cry, that IA one OF the largest in the
South. In an enclosure arranged for their
special pleasure and comfort. Is a herd
OK Virginia deer that appear az much AZ
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-10
SEWING SILKS

THIS WEEK AT SPECIAL PRICES.
RaIdinr's Best 5O-yard silk this week Sc
"a spool-au shades and Black.
For this week We Will sell the regular lOc'
size Enameline Stove-POlish at DC. a
box-undoubtedly the best stoYe-pollsh
made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-10

..r. 1uarI-rooms, and all were con-
...t.l n The most magnificent and
COSTLY MANNER no expense has been
spared 90 provide comfort ana pleasure
tr te ST. tor. and while nature mas
l.ln lavish with her gifts, mans sHll
l.. been added. untl the place has been
made .le COL. the pretuest parks IN the
....l
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-10
A CURIOUS FIND.

A gentleman In the lower part OF the
county unearthed last week what is sup
posed by some to be petrihed buffalo
tongue. 1t is Il very curious-looking
thing. and the strongest clue to its iden-
,ity is its size and shape. watch leave
but little doubt that 1t is the remains or
he animal named.
TO the surprise and disappointment or
our people, the mild weather OF May has
not as yet abated the measles, and a
number Of both old and young are still
bed-ridden and i'll. Some OF the ply
sicians say that this is the most malig-
nant and obstinant form OF the disease
they have ever seen, and that II Is I'M
usual for measles to continue undated
so long after the advent OF warm wealth
er.
The May term OF the King George
County Court convened on Thursday OF
This week. and a large number OF mer-
chants and professional men were early
in attendance. and for some hours kept
the Treasurer and Commissioner OF the
Revenue busy Issuing licenses. A goodiy
sum OF money was handed the Treasurer
during the day By Businessmen Tor the
privilege OF merchandising, practicing
medicine and law, keeping hotels. private
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-10

Among those who have assisted Major
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-10
OFFER THIS WEEK!
SKIRTS READY TO WEAR.

Here's department that's money!
saving institution for every resident
OF the State that Will take advantage
OF IT,
The best and prettiest Floor Ol-Cl0ths
at i9c. a square yard.
pieces 3-Ply Ingram Carpets at l9c.
yard.
u pieces Yard-Wide Hemp Carpet Tor
this week at lie. a yard.
The very best 75c Tapestry Brussels car
nets for this week 4lc.
Mattlngs are going rapidly but we stu
have enough for this week. same
prices as we offered last week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-10

Another lot but just Of dozen ladies'
Tiusel Belts, with very pretty buckles,
at Zoe. each, worth 2Jc.
100 dozen Mems SoIl-Loather Belts. with
two side rings, made as "a leader for
&c. but cur purchasing power brings
tho price down 10 l4c.
Sc dozen ladies' All-Silk Belts with beau
tiful silycr-plated buckles, for this
week lie, but worth double.
WE GIVE FRED A PRETTY BELT
PIN WITH EVERY BELT SOLD IN
OUR HOUSE THIS WEEK.
ladies' Dark or Light Wrappers. OF the
81 kind, IN ell sizes, tor this week &C.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-10

We have added three more trimmers 10
our force and can now deliver your
orders promptly. Never mind tho
rush. Besides we keep up the LIST
and largest assortment OF Ready
trimmed Hats Of any house In Rich
mOnQ.
Every imaginable shape and quality in
Spring Hats right now in stock.
Every kind OF sailor, from the common
Canton 20 the finest bralds. And bear
IN mind our Millinery Is sold at DRY
GOODS PRICES.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-16

tho one side. and the Baltimore. Chesa-
peakc and Richmond Steamboat Company
and the Southern Railway Company on
the other is becoming hot The latter
company recently put on line OF steam
ers between Baltimore and Norfolk, IN
vading the steam packet companies "Old
Bay Line" exclusive territory. Some
slight cut rates are also reported to have
been made.
To-day the Steam Packet Company
retaliated I'm connection with It's ally.
tho Seaboard Air Line Is announced
sweeping reduction in all rates. and eN-
tending to all the principal Southern
cities. In addition to the cut In rates, the
Steam Packet Company will. beginning
next Friday. run steamers between Balu-
more and Richmond. Va. by way Of the
Chesapeake Bay and the James river,
thereby invading the territory hereto
fore exclusively controlled by the South
ern Railroad Company.
Baltimoreans are large holders In the
Soaboard Air Line and the Steam Packet
Company and they state. through their
officers, that they will drive the southern
Railway Company out Of their territory
or force them 10 carry passengers and
freight for nothing. Some OF the cuts
made to-day were in the neighborhood
OF 40 per cent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-16
PRETTY rdBLnAU WEDDTNG.
Miss Annie ID. Burch the Bride of hr.
Warner 4. Lewis.

Miss Annie ID. Burch the brlue OF VIZ
Warner 4. Lewis.
a pretty tableau wedding was solemn
ized at the residence OF the brides par
onts sir. and Mrs. +. T. Burch, No. 0li
north Eighth street yesterday afternoon
AT Z O'Clock. when MISS Annie d. Burch
became the wife of Alr. warner J.. bc"ls'
There were present number or the rem
lives and friends OF the CONTRACTING co"-
ple. The parlors were Handsomely uec0-
rated for the occasion. In the rear par
lor was banked "A profusion OF palms ana
other greens, which were pretthy SET W,
with yellow flowers. intorspersed here ana
tncre with yellow candclahra. The gen
eral effect was picturesque ana a''ldc-
tive. -,-,.
rhe ushers were Mossrs. Eddie IT, Burch
and Harvey S 3urch brothers or the
bridel. Philip CrOxton. and Max w lhsi0i',
of King William county. Mr.. hoWalu
winston. a cousin Of the groom was nest
man. All OF the male attendants wore
fun dress and white gloves. MISS lla
Burch. "a cousin of the bride. WAS maIn
of honor. she wore handsome go"
or yellow silk. and carried I'D her h"nu
a bunch or yellow flowers.
The bride gown was of white SILK, ana
a becoming white hat 20 correspond was
also worn. She carried In her hand
white prayer-hOOk.
The sliding doors were thrown open by
Masters Caskic Burch and Bernard Gates
displaying 20 view "a picturesque iabieau
al the a+<ir. Rev. Joseph Lewis. rela-
tive Of the groom. performed the cere-
mOny IN an impressive manner and ai-
ter the usual concentrations the newly
welded ones accompanied hy several of
their relatives took the afternoon train
for their future home, in Chesterfield
county. ON the James river several miles
below RichmOrd.
The groom is the son Of DR. Lewis, OF
Chesterfield. and is % well-known young
business man here. being hook-keeper for
r.. a. Saunders a. Go. His bride is an
attractive young lady. and popular among
her friends. The large number Of hand
some and costly presents attosted tho pop
uauty Of the young couple.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-16

r. Christian. Litell Wilson. and T. c.
Waithali.
The only absentee was Mr.. T. II. FL
lett.
The nominations for fire commissioners
from Jefferson ward were first taken up
and the following names were presented:
Mr. John II Frischkorn. by Mr.. Bur-
ton: MIR. ID. OSulliyan. by Mr.. Strauss
Mr. Charles 4. Briuor by Mr.. Neale:
Mr.. Joseph Lchtensteln, by Mr. Wal
thall
The ballot was then taken, az follows:
Frischkorn. 10: O'Sullivan. 3. Brauer. 8.
Ilchtenstein. votes. Messrs. Frisch-
korn. Brauer. and Lichtenstein were de-
clared 10 be the nominees.
For the position OF police commissioner
from Jackson ward the following names
were presented
Mr.. Charles Kcppler by Mr. Smith;
Mr. a. +. Hulcher. by Mir. Noble. Mr..
V. r. a. spott. by Mr.. Walthail; Mr..
ID. a. Weinbrunn. by Mr. Strauss.
The ballot, which was then taken, had
the following result: Keppler Q; Hull
cher. z; Spott, S; Weinbrunn, votes.
Mcssrs. Kcppler. Weinbrunn. and HUI
cher were declared 10 be the nominees.
on motion OF Mr.. Christian it was de-
cldod that the board meet or the second
lNtHNhN OF tAtu Ilpuiu AT 's"I ~
I'm room No. Of the City Hall.
The law which creates the Board OF
Public Interests proscrbes the following
as TO its duties:
ut shall be the duty OF said board 10
take into consideration al WORKS Of in
tcrnal Improvement in existence. or which
may be projected from time TO time.
to look after the commercial. indust-ial.
and manufacturing interests Of the city.
20 watch over and take care Of its con-
nectiOns, means of transportation and
communication with the rest ~ the coun-
try and 10 make out such reports and
communications to the City Council as
viii. in their opinion. best subserye the
different interests o fthe city Of Rich
mond."
The law also provides that :hc beard
shall meet al least once month.
FIRST MARKET.
The Committee on First Market met
IN room No. II at o'clock last evening.
with the following members present.
Messrs liarrelson (sab-chairman), Tanner,
and Whalon.
The payroll Of the department was
approved, and bills amounting 10 Siil.73
were ordered 10 bo paid.
ACCOUNTS AND PRINTING.
The Committee on Accounts and Print
ing met at 100 o'clock in room No. y
for the purpose or organization. with the
following members present: Mcssrs.
Bloomberg. Hawkins. Bahcn. and Mount
castle.
MIR. Bahon nominated Mr.. Gilbert H.
Pollock. chairman. who was unanimously
elected.
Mr.. Mountcastle was elected sub-chair-
man.
1t was decided that the committee
should meet on the last Monday in each
month at i. NJ.
Subsequently the Committee on Ac-
counts and Printing and the Committee
on Firc-Alarm and Police Telegraph met
in Joint session. and elected Mr.. G. u.
West clerk Of the two committees, over
Mr. ". $. Woodson. by a vote Of 6
TO g.