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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-10
LOOKING OVER THE FIGURES.
Alexandria Council Examining the
Books of the Gas Office.

ALEXANDRIA, VA, February 9-(Spe-
cial)-Twenty Intellectual ballots were
cast by the City Council at its meeting
last night for a successor to Mr.. X. 4.
Cook, late clerk of the Gas Department.
The candidates for the office-Messrs.
Samuel L. Monroe, OF the United states
Internal-Revenue Service, and John Ii.
Strider, a well-known newspaper man
both failed to secure the thirteen votes
necessary for election, the ballots cast
resulting alternately twelve to eleven in
favor Of each. The Council then ad-
journed until next Tuesday night, when
the contest will again come up.
AS to the supposed shortage in Mr.
Cooks accounts, the report submitted by
Actuary Bayne, who has been at work on
the books of the gas office for the past
week, shows deficiency of si,2431l, indie
pendent Of the $l,556.S9 paid into the City
Treasury by the friends of the ex-offical.
Mr.. Cook is bonded in the Fidelity and
Deposit Company OF Maryland. which
corporation will be called upon to make
good this amount, $l2i3.l1-that is, unless
the friends of the delinquent again come
to his aid. which it is thought they will
do. Should the loss fall upon the Fidelity
Company, prosecution will undoubtedly
follow.
Contrary to expectation, Mr.. Cook has
as yet made no published statement, and
he did not appear at the meeting OF the
Council last night, being still confined 10
his home by illness. Actuary Bayne will
continue his examination OF the books or
the gas office, and further developments
are looked for The statement rendered
was but partial one, covering
the period from June /, 1897. to January
%, 1898. Mr.. Greene moved that this
statement and all papers accompanying
ii be referred 10 a special committee OF
the City Council, but Mr.. Uhler. Of the !
Finance Board. considered that the mat
ter ought to be submitted to the joint !
on Finance and Light This !
suggestion was adopted. resolution |
was also passed instructing the joint |
on Finance and Light to regu-
late the manner of the settlement OF
sas-ofiice accounts. 1t is thought quite
likely that the responsibilities and salary
IF the position formerly held by Mr..
Cook will be materially reduced-in fact,
some OF the City Fathers are in favor OF
it altogether.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-10
SURPRISE IN ASHLAND.
Nothing Known of "a Plan to Re-
move the College.

Nothing Known of a Plan to Re-
move the College.
ASHLAND VA, February 9.-(Special.)
Neither President Kern nor any member
of the faculty Of Randolph College,
nor any Ashland trustee, has heard of
any plan to move the college. DIR.
Smith. chancellor OF the system. was here
last week, and If any proposition has
been made 10 take the college TO Lynch
burg by that citys donating SlSO.OOO, ii
must have been made since he left AS
far as the faculty know, the only ques-
ton before the board was the expedency
of having joint commencement for this
year. That certainly would be held
here, il Ashland could take care of 500
or 600 students of the Randolph Macon
system, and the friends and patrons
whom the authorities would invite. This
commencement is a pet scheme of Or.
Smiths. and his object would be to show
those who have in late years contributed
so literally to the building up of the
system what their contributions have
done for the cause of education. II the
removal should be contemplated, Ashland
would make a hard fight to hold the in
stitution II Is so justly proud Of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-10
MUCH DIFFERENCE OF OPINION.
Relative to n Removal of Bucking-
ham COurfhouse

HOWARDSVILLE. VA, February o.
Especial -Monday. the 1ith is Bucking-
ham County-Court day, but there are no
cases Of any importance on the docket
There will, no doubt. be large crowd
In attendance, In anticipation OF free
for-all discussion anent the removal Of
the courthouse, OF the vote thereon, and
OF the recent action OF Delegate Blanton.
1t appears that the Steering Committee
OF the movement requested Mr.. Blanton
to introduce a bill In the Legislature to
all0w the voters OF BUCKINGHAM 10 exc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-10

he paid beautiful tribute to Miss
Peterkin's benefcent life, and appealed
earnestly for an increase in the endow-
merit fund of her memorial-room at the
Shtl .sring-Arms' Hospital, from 5000 to
5000
MRS. Blythe Moore requested all who
wished to do so to make their contribu-
tons 10 Mrs. Henry Cannon, secretary,
and announced that a meeting OF the
Board of Managers OF the association
would be held after the general meeting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-10
THE COHEN co The COHEN CO

jured himself TO such an extent it is
thought that it will be long time before
he RECEIVERS.
An old negro in Colerain, named Isaac
Elyson, got on drunk Monday night on
prohibition whiskey and fell in a ditch
and broke his neck. One of his brothers
met the same fate about a year ago.
Sallie 3. Cooper, aged IA, the daughter
Of George b. Cooper. well-known farmer
in the Indian Woods died yesterday of
pneumonia.
Little Harry. the infant son of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. Thomas Nichles. died yesterday
The County Commissioners met Tues
day, but did but little business.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-10
RebeIsah peterLin. Memorial ASSN

The sixth annual meeting OF the Re-
bekah Peterkin Memorial Association
was held yesterday at noon in the Young
Mems Christian Association parlors.
There was large attendance and most
Interesting meeting.
The exercises We're opened with prayer
by Rev. William Meade Clarke. Rev.
William A. Barr then delivered strik-
ing and eloquent address. In concluding
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-10
Extremely Critical Condition.

Shirley Robinson. the lad who was
struck on the head with a brick Tuesday
evening by George Dickson, negro wo-
man. lies at the residence of Mr.. Joseph
T.. Hall, No. 500 east Leigh street, in a
very critical condition. DR.. r. b. Slower,
VINO Is attending the injured boy. said
last night that there was no perceptible
change In his symptoms. He regards his
state precarious and critical, indeed.
Young Robinson may die at any time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-10
Write to the Old Soldier
covington. Tenn. February 7.

Covington. Tenn, February 7. 1885,
TO the Editor of the Dispatch:
]. X. Osborne who belonged to Com
pany ID, Twenty-hfth Battalion Rich-
mon6, of the Confederate army, wants
to hear from some of his old comrades.
His captain was Henry Miller, and two
of his lieutenants were named Mcintosh
and Rambert. Colonel Potts first COM
manded the battalion. and Colonel Elicit
or Elliot afterwards
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-10
Bank Lowers Rate of Discount,

HARRiSONBURG. VA, February g.
(Special)-At a meeting of the Board OF
Directors of the First National Bank, OF
Harrisonburg, held yesterday, the rate
OF discount was reduced from 6 to Der
cent. This bank Is one of the strongest
IN Virginia, and its action is expected TO
have decidedly beneficial effect through
out the Valley section.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-10
EMPLOYMENT WANTS.
WANTEI

CHAPERON (EXPERIENCED EURO
pean traveller, Governess Housekeeper
companion, cultured gentlewoman. de-
Slres trustworthy appointment. English
branches, German, French, Italian each
language acquired in respective country,
music. drawing; experienced housekeeper.
fond or children. Best references. S.
loio Madison avenue, New York city.
4. "a ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-10
BY A. l.. Adamson.
Real Estate Auctloneer
Manchester, Va.
A UCTION SALE OF w.,

A UCTION SALE OF A v.rr
"A Bile TRUCK AND PHufT A.
CONTAINING n ACRES. ,s.A.kk,
THREE MILES or MANCUFs,r,tisid !, iilN
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY "a ~ ~
STOCK, IMPLEMENTS. Ann m 80
TURE.--At the request Of the ov,s. =, ~ l.
mas TO leave at once 10 hll A vor..' .N'lo
tering position he has accoptes Hat
other State. ! will sell al public aml,' a.
on the premises, on '''0a,
THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 10 ,ss
at IL O'Clock noon
First. The above VALUABLE F,p,.
fronting az the corner Of the por',i,
Spring and Warwick roads. atfs,, gg,y
nalI OF which Is cleared and In i We
state OF cultivation: the balarro ,i'sl
woods. There IS never-failing brar15 ~
the place, and well OF excellent 49, "a
the dwelling. wafer a.
The improvements consist ~
well-finished six-room dwelling tnttal
stable, lighthouses, &c: large o~,te.s
vineyard. asparagus-beds. &c. 4 ree.,1,
good farm, close to town. and fiv. 10y
utes' walk from railroad "-H-
second. WIZ also sell a GOOD Hons,
FINE JERSEY COW. CWfCEt,..,
FARMING IMPLEMENTS. and aii ~.
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN Ff-pNrs
IURE. The latter Is all new ana affr'i-
tive, the dwelling being fnrr..a,'
THROUGHOUT with good, modern furn|ra-
TERMS: As 70 real estate. one fF...
cash. and the balance in one ana ,.t
years, deferred payments BEARING ~
rest. and secured by deed OF tuisf '''''
fe s A. l.. ADAMSON. AucfIoro..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-10

rrust-of-the-Loom Bleach Cotton for
Sc. yard.
l2l-2 and Is 2-sc. Printed Cambrics. in
the handsomest, newest, and most
striking effects we had in years LOT
Al zine French Percales for 5s-4c.
Extra Heavy Fine Brown Cotton Tor
Ladies New Spring Dress Duckins for
Light shifting Prints. new effects, for
2S-4c.
solid-CoIored French Organizes. in all
newest shadngs. for 9 Sac.
1914 Bleached Sheeting, Utica. for 10 2-Sc.
a yard.
The best grades. sent to us direct from
Scotland. BY the way. do you know we
import more LINENS than any store in
The State?
Pure Linen Table Damask. yards wide.
for 39c
Very Fine Scotch Table Damask. new,
pretty. designs. for soc.
R-yard Double-Face Scotch Table Da-
mask equal TO any $50 grade. for CSC
b-S All-Linen Dinner Napkins, from Ioc.
10 $3.50 a dozen
Sd Dinner Napkins. Of Scotch Damask,
for CSC.
s-4 Dinner Napkins for Si9S. equal to |
any that can be imported at present |
for 81 a dozen.
Pure Linen Towels. nearly sc inches /,
long. for 10c
Extra Heavy Huck Towels lSx56. with /
extra-heavy fringe for u l-2c.
Handsome, Deep Fringe, Scotch Damask
Towels for 16 2-3c.
The handsomest. heaviest. Satin Da-
mask Towels we've shown in years,
are &c. now.
Real Scotch Linen Sheets 90X99. the |
best grade we've shown in years, for
81 q each.
l0-s Extra Heavy and Fine Linen Sheet
ings for SSc. a yard; you're asked I.25
usually.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-10
WANTED.

A POSITION AS BOOK-KEEPER or
Shipping Clerk for some good firm nv a
young man of several years experience
Not afraid of work. AL references. Adj
dress BUSINESS" care Of Dispatch
10 IO-1ts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-10

Two serious Accidents In the old
North state.

WINDSOR. N. c.. February 9.--(spe~
c'ai')-Essie Dale. young man. white
snlngns - Extall's mill yesterday tell
ao"n ana broke one VI his arms aud in
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-10
RichmOnders in New York.

NEW YORK, February 9.-(Special)-
ii. o. Williams, Ashland r. G. Leigh.
Jr., Imperial; c. w. Williams, Metropole:
f. H. Fox, Bartholdi; J. c. Mayfeld, New
Amsterdam.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-10
WANTED

A LADY STENOGRAPHER AND TYPE
writer, and TO make herself generally use
ful IN office. Apply TO JULIUS MEYERS
SONS, Foushee and Broad streets.
70
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-10

WHEN REAL ESTATE IS co. -.
TAXES FOX THE CURRENT CIT ca ma
DAB YEAR ARE 10 DE PAID pse
RATA BY THE VENDOR AND rrho
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-10

A CLEVER YOUNG LADY, ONE WHO
has judgment and will take an interest,"
In her work, as Clerk and Stenographer
Must be ambitious and work NOT onlv
with her hands. but head. No automa-
ton Is wanted, and need not apply. A
good position is open for the right per-
son. Address, giving full particulars ana
where can be interviewed. lola. care
pisPd'ch IL 9-2t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-10

I Extra-Fine Scotch Linen Pillow Cases
for SOC.
Art Linens. all the new weavings, from
80 to CSC
FROM 10 TO II O'CLOCK
Heavy Honey-Comb Towels WATERFALL
sorbing kind. for 7-Sc. each.
SMALL WARES.
1t takes buying talent and power 20
lay such a variety of small ware before
our public at such pittance of cost
Cuticura Soap II 1-2c. cake.
Black Linen Canvas for SAC. yard.
Horn Hair-Pins, Sc. dozen.
White Beading, new designs, for lie.
piece.
1SxlS Stamped Centrepleces for sc. each.
Writing Paper, per box, &c.
Examination Pads for &C.
Large Spool Embroidery Silk, any shade,
for &c. spool.
Unlike any other
HOUsEFURNIsHING DEPARTMENT,
unlike in prices. unlike in its ever chang
ing Of wares.
Thousands of new things again to-day.
5000 PIECES DELFT BLUE CHINA
are open for you to-day.
5-piece Tea Sets, of exquisite designs. |
for Soc.
Handsome Bread and Butter Plates, |
beautifully decorated, for 1Oc. each.
Pretty Delft China Comb-and- Brush |
Trays for 25c.
Delft China Coffee-Pots, 70 inches high |
for Sl.2j.
Delft China After-Dnner Cups and |
Saucers for 81 a dozen.
Delft China Fern Dishes new novel |
designs, handsome decorations, for CSC.
Delft China Mugs for &c.
Delft China Pin Trays, Of pretty de-
signs, for &c. EACH
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-10

1 will sell at my auction-house. at ia.,
A. NJ, ''-'
TO-DAY THURSDAY. FEB. 10 fs1
3 Ladies' Bicycles. Auburn. Wave-i...
and Derby make; -
Brocatelle and other Parlor Suits.
consignment OF Richmond Made ci-,.-.
Walnut and other Chamber Furnifnr'.'
Buried Walnut Celaret, Hall stand .ors
very large Carpets, Bureaus Wash.
stands, Tables. Chairs. Niscensneo,-
Books. Bedsteads, Sprirgs. Maffre.s..
Stoves, and Alscellan0
GEORGE W. MAYO
ie ~ AuCtiOnoor
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-10
WANTED,

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS LADY AND
Gentlemen Canvassers for the fastesf
selling book on the market: lust out
Splendid commissions This is your
MANAGER" first floor Monroe bufld-
ing, Norfolk, Va fe s-6t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-10

Orders for printing sent TO the pispaieh
Company win DO given prompt attention:
and the style OF work and nries- az
be sure TO please you
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-10
WANTED

4 SETTLED WOMAN FOR GENERAL.
House Work. Small family. Must un-
derstand care OF children. Apply lgl0
east Main street. fe l9-1ts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-10

BY j. Thompson Brown & Co.
Real Estate Agents and Auctionecrs.
lll3 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-10
AUCTION sALEs-Futnr.n,..

WHEN REAL ESTATE is SOLD THE
TAXES FOR THE CURRENT CALEN.
OAR YEAR ARE TO BE PAID PRO
RATA BY THE VENDOR AND the
VENDEE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-10
TRUSTEES SALE
AIf

SEVEN TWO-STORY FRAME DWELL.
INGS AND VACANT CORNER LOT
Nos. 5l3. 5l5, 81 SO. 52i. 53. AND %
DENNY STREET, CORNER VIII
LIAMSBURG AVENUE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-10

By virtue of a deed Of trust from
Philip O'Neill and wife TO the undersigned
trustees, dated October l. 1895. and TO-
corded in the Clerks Office Of The Chan-
Gerry Court Of the city OF Richmond. Decd
Book 1856 b. page IS. 70 secure the payment
Of a certain amount therein described
and default having been made. and being
requested by the beneficiary go % DO. We
viii sell at public auction. on the prem-
ises, on
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY Il. lS9S.
at O'clock r. NJ, the PROPERTY de-
scribed in said deed as follows. An that
LOT OF LAND. with improvements
thereon. lying and being IN the city =
Richmond, Va. fronting together rs feet
2 inches on south line OF Denny street.
beginning at the intersection OF the slf
street with the west line OF Williams
burg avenue. and running back between
parallel lines 100 feet.
TERMS: Cash az 10 expenses Of sale
and $1,000, with interest from October I.
1897 and balance in twelve months se-
cured by trust deed.
r.. ID. STARKE.
DAVID MITTLEDORFER
Trustees.
j. Thompson Brown & Co.. Auctoneers.
~ B.-Easier terms may be announced
at sale by consent Of all parties inter-
ested. r. ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-10
BUSINESS WANTS.


BOARDERS. ALsO. TRANSIENT AND
Table Boarders. | have also two nice
Bright Rooms. Apply TO
Mrs. NJ A. HERBERT.
fe 6-2W 4J3 east Main street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-10
FRIDAY. FEBRUARY IS. 1885,

Esq, VIII sell, by PUBIC auction, Oh lna
premises. on
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY IS. 1855
at - o'clock NJ, the valuable FACTORY
PROPERTY OF the Southern Stove
Works Company, having a front OF .
feet on the north line or Cary street ana
embracing the whole front from Twenty
first to Twenty second street ana
having thereon large brick ware
house, formerly known as &c. r.
WatsOn's Factory" and cap1cous
one-story building. which could q
a comparatively small expense. be m3ds
suitable for mercantile uses or Tor to-
bacco storage, as we'll as having peculiar
adaptability for general manufacturing
purposes.
1t can be safely asserted that "a spur
track of the Southern Railway Company
can be brought 10 the front OF this pro-
perty for the mere asking. rather un'
usual circumstance. as there is hIt
limited amount OF property IN this city
to which O side-track can be gotten and
it Is an important factor In considering
the value and desirability OF this pro-
perty.
II persons desire 10 treat for the plr.
chase OF this property or any part thereof
before the day OF sale private bids there
for will be received up 10 February ION.
TERMS: One third cash. and residue Z
s. II. and IS months. for notes with iuie'
rest added, and secured By trust decd %
said property, or all cash. al option q
purchaser. n W BOWIE.
ia 19&26. Fe2 9&td Auctionaer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-10
WANTED,

FOR TWO OR THREE MONTHS. REG
istered Drug Clerk. A registered assistant
will do.
HoGSHEAD. HANGER & CO.,
fe 9-3t stanton Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-10
FOR RENT.


LEwISS PURE LEAD.
LEWls'S PURE LINSEED-OIi>
and all material for painting. only 10
best quality kept in stock. Write -0'
quotations. PURCELL LADD & Co.
apso Wholesale Druggists
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-10
WANTED.
WANTED

a MILLER, WITH GOOD oUALIFICA-
lions and small family. Address ROY
All. Richmond. Va r. io-ats
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-10
ALBEMARLE COUNTY FARM
EnH SALE

A GREAT BARGAIN CAN BE HAD
IN a FARM OF 100 ACRES near Green
wood Depot. Va. the greatest fruit sec
ton In the South. Good improveme me-,
and the property will be sold al a greas
sacrifice. j. y. ELAN 4 CO,
IL fO-it tff3 Main street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-10
BY n. w. Bowc.
Real Estate Auctioneer.
GALE OF TIE FACTORY AND
- WAREHOUSE OF
THE SOUTHERN STOVE-WORkS
COMPANY,
FRONTING 25S FEET on
CARY STREET AND EXTENDING
FROM TWENTY FIRST TO
TWENTY SECOND STREET.
AT AUCTION.

At the request of the Southern Stoye'
Works Company and c. G. Valentine,
Esq. l will sell, by public auction, Oh ihs
premises, on
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-10
REAL ESTATE AT PRIVATE SALE.

WHEN PEAL ESTATE is SOLD THE
TAXES FOR THE CURRENT CALEN-
OAR YEAR ARE TO BE PAID PRO
RATA BY THE VENDOR AND THE
VENDEE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-10
sI,5,a,.

A GENUINE BARGAIN CAN BE HAD
in Most Desirable Seven-ROom brits
Dwelling on Cary street near MldiauA.
A rare chance for such a bargain.
J. y. ELAN a. CO.
Il f0-lt lll3 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-10

y. as the result of THE MUST
LAC EA The little army of helpers and
<hrF gar BrAA III n the many thousand price helps
4XEV HIN ENN4 will recte interest never
u .isN -k-s@ ~ known before.
s"0~ It's possi only to give you
hints here and there to price helps
The GREAT decline in the price of COTTON FABRICS is at
once headed to Fifty thousand yards of all the
new price cotton suifs ready this morning
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-10
George w. Mayo. Auctloneer
2 and a north Ninth street
I AIDES BICYCLES, CIGARS
IL CARPETS ~

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. &c
AT AUCTION.
The Republican journal., 1898-04-07
For the Entire Family.

Although the leading object of Farm and
Home, which our readers may procure in
connection with this paper, is, of course, to
acquaint the cultivator of the soil with the
best methods of farming it realizes that the
success of the farm largely depends upon
the management of the household Accord
ingly, much valuable space in each issue is
devoted to the wife, mother and daughters,
not forgetting the boys and girls, who are
soon to become-at least we hope they are
farmers and farmers wives. Replete each
issue with great variety of original arti-
Giles on the farm, garden and household, by
the leading rural writers of the day, Farm
and Home is not only Indispensable to tue
tanner, but meets the requirements of the
entire family. We cordially recommend 1t
as pure III tone and well devised to instruct
and entertain the farmer and bis family
The Republican journal., 1898-04-07
The Children Must Ride.

The opinion which has been commonly
advanced by school authorities to the
effect that the Maine law providing tor
the conveyance of children living at a dis
tance, to and from the nearest school, is
not strictly enforcible when such convey
ance is refused by the local school superin-
tendent, has been refuted by the supreme
court in Washington county case. In
this case a writ of mandamus, issued by
the direction of Judge Thomas H. Has
kell of the supreme court, has just been
served upon the school superintendent of
the town of Mortified, ordering him to
furnish conveyance for the children
named in the petition. 1t has been ar
gued that the school authorities of the
town constitute the final tribunal upon
whom it shall devolve to say whether or
not it is necessary to furnish conveyance
in cases of this nature. The issuing of
this writ of mandamus indicates that the
court considers itself the final tribunal,
and the opinions heretofore scattered
broadcast upon this point of law, will be
in need of revision.
Alfred, "Papa, do the use swapping turtles
for soup?
Papa. mo, my son."
Alfred "Why do they call them swapping
turtles?'
Papa. because they have snap in not
being used for soup" [Harper's Bazaar.