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People's voice., 1896-01-16
Commissioners Proceedings.

The board OF county commissioners
met on Monday, January l3, 1895, as
provided by law, for the purpose of
organizing the new board. J.P, P,Faur-
OF retiring from said board, beingsuc.
cseded by Thomas Murphy, the men,
ber-elect from the third district.
There were present Yewell Griffith.
D.A.Espy and Thomas Murphy, men,
bers Of the board, and Chas. Sadler,
county clerk.
Mr.. Griffith was elected chairman
Of said board for ensuing year.
W. G. Foraker filed his bond in the
sum Of $1,000 as treasurer of yelling
ton township and the same was ap-
proved.
W, j. Lingenfelter and ]. J. Booth
were appointed associate examiners
upon the recommendation of the
county superintendent.
Fl. N. Bowers, Turner Barnett, and
G. S. Jaggers made application for
the appointment as janitor of court
house. H. N. Bowers was appointed;
salary $40. Turner Barnett's bid was
$50 but he failed to say that he would
charge nothing for extra time which
the Others did.
The following bids for superintend-
ent Of the poor farm we're considered:
n. Fl. SnOwden, $500; D. H. Putney,
s7oO; R. W. Morgan, $40; H. c.
Freeman. s64O; G. A. Stewart; S639:
T. T. Richardson, $40. R. W. Nor
gan was appointed. He, furnishes
hired girl and all other help except
one man to stack the wheat. Mr..
Morgan lives in Harmon township.
Bids for the county printing and
job work were presented to the board
by Campbell & Hood, Lyman Naugle,
A. A. Richards and John E. Wells
which were duly considered and the
contract for the county printing was
let to Lyman Naugle, editor of the
PEOPLES VOICE, and the contract for
the job printing was let to A.A.Rich-
ards as per contract on file. Mr.. Grif-
fifth voted to let job work to A.A.Rich-
ards and to let the county printing to
A.A.Richards on his fourth PROPOSE
tion-20 per cent, Of legal rates.
The PEOPLES VOICE was declared
the official paper Of the county for one
year.
Ordered that the election expenses
Of 1895, including cost Of publication
Of official ballot, posting notices Of
election and for judges and clerks of
election be appOrtioned,
Chas. Sadler, county clerk, was ap.
pointed purchasing agent for the
county for the ensuing year.
Robert Elliott, treasurer OF Conway
township, rendered his resignation
and E. Fl. Middlekauf was appointed
his successor. This change was due
to the heavy bond required owing to
the sinking funds.
The county commissioners adjourn.
ed Tuesday afternoon till Saturday at
which time the Carr tax investigation
comes up.
People's voice., 1896-01-16
Committee Meeting.

The Peoples Psrty county central
committee is hereby called to meet at
the VOICE Office in Wellington, on
Saturday. January IS, 1896, at 1:3O p.
m. We desire the presence of every
committeeman 10 the comfy and as
many POpalists from each township
as CAP POSSIBLY be present. Every
one who wants to see the cause pros
per is invited and urged to be pres
ent. A.C.LAMBE, Chairman.
LYMAN NAUGLE, Sec'y.
People's voice., 1896-01-16

The gold standard seems to have
at last got in its work on "county
printing" It's value has glim-
mczing, along with that of land,
cattle, hogs, corn, wheat, etc. 1t
held up pretty we'll but came down
with a thump.
People's voice., 1896-01-16

on any proposition that comes be-
fore the board. Once his judgment
is formed it takes mighty good
reason 10 change it. HeHs going to
make a valuable man for'the county.
People's voice., 1896-01-16

The Mail says "Grifith is a Re-
publican, ESpy was elected as such
and Murphy is Populist." By this
we judge that the Nails estimates
Of mans Republicanism are based
upon his willingness to vote the
peoples money away to political
schemers and tricksters. Mr.. Espy's
vote for the VOICE as county printer
because it had the lowest bid seems
to raise a doubt in its mind as to his
Republicanism- We guess the Re,
publican taxpayers Of the county will
not look al it so.
People's voice., 1896-01-16

Republican papers could not ex-
pect high price for county printing
this year because neither of them
rendered very valuable services to
their party last year. The party
owed them no political debt.
People's voice., 1896-01-16

The taxpayers will get for $500
this year what they paid $l,756 for
last year. Net profit to the tax
payers sl,896. Would this saving
have been effected had Ball been
elected instead of Murphy.
People's voice., 1896-01-16

Tom Murphy, the new commits
sioner, won the good opinion of all
who had any business before the
board this week. He is not pre-
sumptious, takes matters coolly, and
seems ready to grasp the situation
People's voice., 1896-01-16
THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 1896.
County PriF ting.

The VOICE is pleased to announce
to its readers this week that it has
been chosen as the official county
paperforthe ensuing. year. All official
publications will appear in its col
umns. The award was made by the
board of county commissioners at
their session on Monday.
Our thanks are due to the board
for this favor. While we shall not
derive very much profit from it We
have the satisfaction of,knowing that
We will save the taxpayers of the
county over $1,000 as compared
with last year.
This has been the first year that
there has been any show for the
VOICE to come into the contest for
this work on anything like an equal
footing. On former occasions the
odds have been against us and we
have never bid until this year with
any sort of expectation of getting it.
The conditions were such at this
time that we had reason 10 expect
the work to be let to the lowest
bidder regardless Of politics, and the
facts have borne out our expectation.
Commissioner Tom Murphy an,
nounced at the outstart that he
would be for the lowest bidder, and
Commissioner Espy was thought tc
occupy the same position. 1t viii
be noticed that both the Republican
papers got right down to bushes!
this time and put in their bid ON ths
merits of the work to be done, not
withstanding their former insistanct
on full, or nearly full, legal rates
The policy of the board was re
sponsible for this. The VOICE hope.
il will always be so, or at least unit
the law is changed so that the county
printer may be elected to his office
with fixed fees, just the same as any
other officer. The principle of using
the county printing patronage as ;
Soodling arrangement to boos
certain fellows into office, or to pay
of debts of gratitude to politlca
"boosters" deserves to be relegateG
10 the rear. 1t is wrong and cor.
rupting in its very nature.
The VOICE desires to commend
our board for getting above it. Mr..
Griffith seems to have stuck to the
old system, having cast his vote for
the Mail and Star Notwithstanding it
was conceded to be higher than the
VoIcE's bid. Commissioner Espy
deserves to be commended for his
course. He develops disposition
to serve the people rather than any
party. The VOICE in the line Of
duty, has had to criticise some Of
Mr.. Espy's proceedings, but in this
we commend him-not because he
favored the Voice but because he
favored the taxpayers OF the county
SO long as the county business |:
Conducted on this basis there will be
no room for criticism.
People's voice., 1896-01-16

County printing seems to have
GENE down with everything else.
The "gold standard" continues to
have its blighting effect.
People's voice., 1896-01-16
ANNA WoRDEN, Teacher.

The public schools at Perry, o, T.,
have been closed entirely to prevent
the attendance of cOlored pupils.
The people Of that frontier seem to
be having a severe spell Of pride.
People's voice., 1896-01-16

tits a pretty good thing, taxpayers,
to keep the board of commissioners
divided up little, politically.
People's voice., 1896-01-16

The editor Of the Review OF Re-
views, in the January number OF
that international journal, ventures
a brief forecast of the new years de-
velOpements in which he predicts
the settlement OF the Cuban, Turkish
and Chinese problems OF nationality
and government, the rapid industrial
advancement OF Japan, the still greater
progress Of European enterprise in
Africa, the Unprecedented fastening Of
railway-building in northern Asia, the
laying Of two Pacific cables, the prac-
tical use Of horseless carriages in Eu.
rope, the replacing Of steam by electri-
city on some important lines Of rail-
way, and valuable discoveries in med
ical and sanitary science. On the
whole. the Review locks forward to a
hopeful and interesting new year"
People's voice., 1896-01-16

T. C. Utterback, William Fisher
and Kerbaugh and CrOxton harvested
large amount Of the ice crop the
first of the week, giving employment
to a large number of men. The ice
is about seven inches thick.-Cloyer-
dale Ind Sentinel.
Last week in Kansas was warm
enough to do without wraps and it is
but little colder yet.
People's voice., 1896-01-16
Pleasant Hill School Rennrf.

Month ending, January 10, 1896
Total enrolment 2S; average daily
attendance q. Pupils neither tardl
nor absent:
James Anderson Ruth Anderson
Lemuel Anderson Cora Barnes
Clyde Barnes Dollie Barnes
Walter Barnes Cary Demuth
Pupils perfect in department:
James Anderson Jennie Foster
Lemuel Anderson Alonzo Foster
Emyra Foster Cary Demuth
Jessie Demuth Walter Barnes
Cora Barnes DOllie Barnes
Make Richards
Pupils receiving ninety or above il
scholarship:
Reuben Richards Alonzo Foster
Fannie Foster Jennie Foster
Emyra Foster Eddie Simpson
Will Simpson Cora Barnes
Dollie Barnes Walter Barnes
Lemuel Anderson Jessie Demuth
Hartley Anderson Ruth Anderson
Cary Demuth Roy Osborne
Robbie MCGEE Louis Carr
Delbert Carr
ANNA W0RDEN, Teacher.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-10

Proceedings of tho Virginia Conference oil
the 4. VI. T.. Church Yesterday.


The Virginia Conference OF the African
Methodist Episcopal church spent a busy
day yesterday reviewing the work OF the
past year and arranging the business for
to-days work.
Conference was called to order ut
O'Clock by Bishop Wesley J. Gaines, ID. ID.
The Bishop mace an addfjss, at the con-
ciusion OF which the Rev. ). {. EmDry,
ID. d.. general manager OF the book con
Germ and publishing house. was INTRO
duccd and addressed tho conference civ
ing a report Of the condition Of MS de-
partmcnt
Dr. Embry spoke Of The Christian Re-
cordcr. which is published by his depart
ment. with Rev. II. II. Johnson. Pm. d.
editor. This paper. he said was the
oldest IN America published among the
coicrei people, being over nifty years old.
DIT. Embry is one OF the most learned
men of his race. and an author OF ma
tional reputation. lie IS being urged by
tho leaders IN the church 10 accept the
Office OF bishop.
The number Of old ministers who have
spent over q half century In working for
the church are conspicuous Ia the confer
ence.
W. W. Brown. president and founder
OF the True Reformcrs, was introduced
% the conference, and made a short ad-
dress. lie spoke OF the success Of the
colored men In business. and told how
TO succeed. This he demonstrated by
relating Incidents IN his life. lie showed
them tho use Of a dollar, and how. II
properly divided and used. would bring
TO the investor success.
Al the close Of his address the confer
ence adjourned for dinner.
A short session was held I'm the after
noon, taking up the regular routine work
OF the conference and outlining the work
for to-day.
LAST night was the annual missionary
meeting Of the conference. The church
was crowded. every available seat in tins
building was occupied, and standing room
was hardly TO be had.
Rev. L. j. Coppin, D. D., conducted
devotional services. lasting one hour.
Bishop Gaines introduced to ne congre-
cation the Rev A. i. Gaines, who was
selected TO preach the annual missionary
sermon. Rev. Gaines Is by natural abIli-
ty an orator. and his college training
makes him one OF the best pulpit orators
I'm the State. The speaker selected as HIS
text Acts f. s. which he said were the
last word. Of the Saviour uttered on
earth, and that the rest OF the book
only recorded the acts OF the apostles.
Or. Gaines spoke OF the home and for
eiGn missionary work Of the conference.
lie said that It was fitting that the church
had observed Easter Sunday in raising
money for missionary work.
About $500 were collected for missions.
Conference will meet this morning az
. o'clock. I'd will take up reports OF
committees. Tonight will be the annual
educational meeting Rev y. H. Bolten
will preach the educational sermon. and
Professor John Hawkins. A NJ. presi-
dent Of Kitrell College, will deliver an
address on education and Will make
report for Kitreil College.
A collection will be taken Up for edu-
cauon.
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TO amman THE MATTER.
Conference Held In Regard to the Shifting
of Tracks ON Broad STREET

A conference was held yesterday after
noon boy representatives, Of the Rich
moud. Fredericksburg and Potomac rail-
road. the Richmond Railway and Electric
Company. and the Rich md Traction
Company with Colonel Cutshiv. The city
Engineer. in the latters Office in the
city Hall. IN regard 90 the changing
OF the tracks on Broad between Harrison
and Laurel streets.
The city Council recently adopted an
ordinance authorizing the new company
20 use the old cOmpanys tracks, and pro
Viding for the shifting Of the steam rail
road tracks 80 that the three companies
could use the street and SIN leave room
for vehicles.
AT recent conference 81 was verbally
agreed that gatekcepers, to be paid for
b. the three companies. be established at
the intersection Of Laurel and Harrison
streets for the safety OF the rolling
stock OF each company and OF private
conveyances. A stenographic report Of
tho discussion was taken at that confer
encc
When this report was written out it ap-
peared that the agreement made the
three companies equally liable for the
acts of the gate-keeDcrs as their agents.
The representatives, Of both street-car
companies objected at once 10 this fea-
turc. taking the ground that they did not
want % be held liable for DANCES IN
case the steam cars should run down
a team through the negligence or one
OF the other Of the gate-keepers. The
conference held Yesterday afternoon was
the outcome OF this disagreement
CAPTAIN Andrew pizzinL who was look
iug after the interests Of the Richmond
Railway and Electric Company, ended
the conference hy suggesting that the
matter he left TO am arbitrator, which
was agreed upon by all interested parties.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-10
THE SECOND RECEPTION. .
A Most Enjoyable Event Night at the
v NC. a


In spite Of the extremely unpleasant
weather the handsome hall OF the Young
Mems Christian Association WAS crowded
last night by members Of the Baptist
Young Peoples Unions ~ different
churches, Christian Endeav)r Societies.
Epworth Leagues. Brotherhoods Of St.
Andrew, and Westminster Leagues to al
tend the second Of the four grand rccep-
thong which are being given by the Y.
NJ. 9. A. 10 the Young People Societies
Of Richmond ard Manchester
The numerous guest were received and
made at home by a reception commit
tee. under the direction Of Mr. j. i.
Stubs, composed Of twenty members Of
the Christian Endeavorers, ten from tie
b. y. =. L.. ten from the Epworth
League. ten from the Brotherhood Of ST.
Andrew. and twenty-five from the Y. NJ.
G. A. The Executive Committee who
had chare OF the hrramsemcnts. were
Messrs. S. K. Mckee. r. W. Niles a. Y.
Ragland, =. W. Bandy. and 7. G.. tufln.
A most interesting and instructive ad-
dress was delivered by Rev. Jabez Hal
pastor o. Seventh-Street Christian church.
on Christian Endesvor. What IS II. us
Objects and Methods
An eIJONdbIc HHH+Nai i'"o ammo va,
rendered. Mr.. r. ". Miles presiding. and
Mr. ". 3 Logan leading the singing.
After the proCTa,mme an hour was
spent in ENJOYABLE social intercourse.
The.s receptions 80 far have been most
ENJOYABLE and all look forward eagerly
70 those YET 10 come.
Tonight Rev. Edward J.. Pell will de-
liver HIS lecture entitled From Bethle-
hem 10 calvary" at the Y NJ. G A"
using a powerful stcrecpt!con TO Illustrate
hla address
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-10
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
4 GREAT MANI ADDITIONS TO THE
MAMBERSHIP.
For National Executive Department oil
Commerce and Manufactures'-eeo'e
tar, to Have a seat In tho Cabinet

A quarterly meeting OF tho Richmond
chamber OF Commerce was held yesterday
evening at j. NJ, President . H.
Halves occupying the chair
There were no reports OF standing com
ml,tccs.
The secretary laid before the meeting
n communication from the National Board
Of Trade advocating a bill now pending
before Congress 20 create an executive
department 20 be known as the Depart
mont OF Commerce and Manufactures,
and and secretary OF Commerce and
Manufactures. who shall be appointed by
the President hy and with the advice and
consent OF the Senate. who shall have 4
seat in tho Cabinet.
The Chamber having recommended the
creation OF a similar department on
previous occasion. the secretary was m
structcd 90 communicate that action 10
the patron of the bill.
Tho following new members were elect
cd
Applicant. Proposed by.
G. s. Campbell. g. IT. Halves.
Irving r. Campbell. James Lyons.
Williams Printing co. r. Jeter Bosher.
7. G. Williams Jr.. 10. 5. Bosher.
a. ID. Williams. Ro. s. Basher.
O. Morgcustcrn. j. NJ Fourquroan
and ". II Dunn
J. T. Cosby J. NJ. Fourqurean
and ". n. Dunn
VIM c. TAYLOR. Saml IL. puliiam.
Or T. T. Wright Saml ~ Hulliam.
S. i Mckee. W. j. Wlitchurst.
Sol. j. BinswanFer. W. j. Whitehurst.
Hunter & Sims. j.. II. Ferguson and
williamson Taley.
u J. IIirshherg. J.. tt. Ferguson and
Williamson Talley.
u. j. Bear, =. H. Ferguson and
williamson Ialley.
Geo. VI West. Henry 8. Hutzler &
Henry l.. Cabcll.
John C. walker. Henry $ Hutzler &
Henry l.. Cabell
Taylor Taylor, Henry $. liutzler &
Henry J.. Cabell.
J. C. shafcr. Henry $. Hutzler &
Henry l.. Csbell.
Stills Ticket Agency. Henry S. Hutzler &
Henry l.. Cabell.
w. O. SHELTON. Henry $ HutzIer &
Henry l.. Csbell
Maurice Salomonsky, Henry S. Hutzler &
Henry L. Cabell
W r. Meredith, Henry S. Hutzler &
Henry l.. Cahell
Gus e. Delarue. Henry s. Hu,zler &
Henry i. Cabel
H. A. Catlin. Henry s. Hutzler &
Henry l.. Cahell
Bgrk & Co.. Henry s. Hutxler &
Henry i. Cabell.
Anthony e. Jordan, Henry s. Hutzler &
Henry +. Cabel
Frank Ovormann VIM. g. Camp.
y u. Ancarrow VIM. c.. Camp.
Christian d Wnfree
Company. IT, W. Rountree
" ". Scott. John p. Purcell
There being no further business before
the Chamber. the meeting then ad-
fourrcf
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-10
daughters OF the Confederocy.

There was a meeting Of the Daughters
Of the Confederacy at No. 5l2 east Grace
street yesterday afternoon az O'Clock.
There was n large attendance. TIE
meeting was called especially 10 set In
ali tho blanks Of parties who have sent
In their names They cannot be en-
rolled on tho book unto -''s are prop
erlv naed 10 and signed. Certificates
win then be sent out The small fee Of
nftv cents is the amount Of years sub
scriptiOn.
A letter from the Sons OF Confederate
Veterans was read. asking the chapter
10 aid them in the laudsble object az
procuring the rolls OF Virginia troops,
said rolls to be deposited IN the Ccnfed-
cate Memorial Literary Society, IN the
avis Museum. The secretary was also
requested 70 write 10 all the chapters DO
the Grand Division Of Virginia. asking
them TO unite in collecting relies OF the
late war. and TO deposit them either by
lean or gift IN the Confederate Museum.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-10
THE AMERICAN GIRL.
IL VIII be Presented at Academy To
Night bya splendio oInpany.

Night bya splendio oInpany.
The American Girl" is the title OF the
play to be produced at the Academy to-
night. II is a new play, written by q
dramatist well known to the theatre
going public. Mr.. ii. Grattan Don
nelly. author Of Natural Cas- Later
on" ship Alloy" and a Night Al
a Circus" The American Cir ma
terially different from anything that Mr.
Donnelly has hitherto written and yet
II reminds US Of his whimsical style 50
prominent in Natural Gas" II Is Of a
deeper and more pathetic nature than
any Of his previous productions.
The plot circles around the adventures
Of the American girl who has lost sight
OF her husband, and been lost sight OF
by him, with a villain who adds bitter
ness 10 her life. Mr.. DOnnely has not
gone into any very new field, but he has
nut his materials In very good shape. ana
has given US some strong and occasionally
pathetlc situations Many OF the speech
es touch sentiment. sympathy, and pa
triotic pride. The comedy in the play Is
GOOD. comedy being Mr. DOnnelly's forte.
An American, Ross Bolter, and the
atrical lady. known first as Twister, but
who becomes famous as Saratoga, runs
merry vein through the piece. The cast
is exceptionally good.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-10

Oakwood Memorial Day, which Will be
held on Saturday. MAY 9th. this year.
owing to the fact that the lOth. the
regular date. falls on sunday, have al
most been completed The following mn
ftary and veteran organizations have sig
nined their intention OF turning out on
that day. and the occasion promises to
be ons OF the most interesting held In
years. Sowitzers Blues. Lee Camp. sons
OF Veterans. Pickett Camp Joseph l..
Johnston Camp, Of Manchester; cavalry,
aud the Junior Hollywood Memorial As
ISOLATION.
The ladies Will. az usual. decorate the
graves Of the Confederate soldiers VINO
lie in the city OF the dead, and arrange.
ments will be made later for the annual
address
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-10

Rev. Or. Edward J.. Pcll WIN deliver his
new lecture AT the Young Mems Chris
tian Association Hall tonight. 4 high
grade sterclpticOn will be used and faith
ful reproduction Of great paintings by the
masters viii be given. Or. Pell delivered
this lecture at Raleigh, y. c.. last Thurs
day evening. and the News and Observer
spoke in the highest terms Of the dis
course as an able effort. fun OF informa-
tion and cloquence. and, I'm closing. stated
that the largest audience that had greeted
a lecturer since the appearance OF the
noted Sam Jones greeted DR.. pell in his
appearance. This lecture will be a fine
opportunity for Bible students and all
others interested in the Iife of Christ TO
get a comprehensive grasp OF His life.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-10
A Writ " nnbens Corpns Secured

Ra1aele Blonde. the Italian shoemaker
sent to jail by Justice Crutchheld on
Tuesday upon the complaint of Miss Lena
Deuassandro. yesterday afternoon,
through counsel, Messrs. II. 81. George
Barraud and George +. Wise. filed a
petition I'm the City Circuit Court for
writ Of habess cofpus. Judge Wexford
viii hear argument upon the motion at
10 o'clock Blonde was before the Police
Court upon the charge OF being offensive
her parents on south Pine street, ana
he was remanded 20 jail upon the com
plant OF the young lady that she was
afraid Of the cobber.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-10
Narrled az II. Peters.

A pretty marriage was solemnized yes
terday morning at $3.50 o'clock AZ St
Peters Cathedral The ceremony was
performed By the Right Rev. Bishop Van
Dc Vyver. The contracting parties were
Miss Mary ~. Walsh and Mr.. Bernard
A Cleary. Messrs. John Sheehan and T.
Brown acted as ushers.
The bride rs the only daughter Of Mrs
Catherine Walsh, and the groom Is a
well-known iron moulder Of this city
Mr. and Mrs. Cleary. after receiving the
concentrations OF their friends, took
the : o'clock northern train for an ex-
tended bridal tour.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-10

An unusually pleasant meeting Of Viz
ginia Conclave No. 1913. l. o. H.. was held
last night. presided over by Mr. A. @.
stage. At the invitation OF Mr.. Stagg,
W. a. Packham Arcon Of Zeta Con-
clave. Of Baltimore. took the chair and
conducted the initiation OF candidates,
after when tho conclaye repaired 20
Evensen's parlors. where a delightful
spread had been prepaid.