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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04

La Tosca" at the Adelohi.

LII TOsca ut tho NdeIDhi.
When Lydia Thompson was in
America after the Franco Prussian
war. she gave benefits at Washington,
Philadelphia. PittsburS and New Or
leans FOR the French actors and ac
tresses. This they have never forgot
ten and it led Sarah Bernhard to
organize a benefit for Miss Thompson,
who Is now retiring from the stage.
The performance was given on Thurs
day at :he Porte st. Martin Theatre.
Paris. q wonderful array of celebrities,
including Coqueln. Bernhardt and Re-
jane, taking part in it. The benefit
Melted $4,000 for Miss Thomson.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04
GERMANY'S PURCHASE.
SHE BUYS CAROLINE ISLANDS
FROM SPAIN.

(By Telegraph 10 Virginian-Pilot)
Madrid, June S.-Germany, it is an
nounced, pays $4,000, 900 pesetas for the
Caroline Palaos and Marianne island.
Spain retains three coaling stations
one in each group-and Germany un
dortakcs TO defend these stations in
case of war.
Germany. in addition. grants Spain
the most favored nation treatment in
Germany and in the colonial islands.
GEItMANY'S GUARANTEES.
Washington June 3-Thc opinion
here is that Spain has made a very good
bargain in the price she obtains for the
Pacific islands. The cash compensa-
ton is about equal 10 the sum of 5000
Geo IN United states money. which, it
is believed, would alone he fun COM
pensation. But in addition. the guar
antees afforded by Germany. are re-
garded as extraordinary. The permits
sion to Spain to retain three coaling
stations. and above all the understand
ing To protect these in time of war are
certainly az great value. In fact. it is
said the undertaking to protect the
coalins stations for Spain, may be re-
Sarued rs in IL sense committing Ger
many TO an alliance with Spain for
it is coivablc to execute the guaran-
tee Germany may be placed in Il posi-
uon where she must so 10 war Tor
Snain's sake.
The concession that Spain may en-
JOY favored treatment in trade with
Germany and her colonies is said TO be
OF value so far as the mother country
Is concerned. but OF little Importance
in respect To the colonies of Germany.
1t is said at the State Department
that our government Is not in the way
to be advised officially OF this transac-
ton until. perhaps, Ambassador White
at Berlin reports ii to the Department
as an item Of Information The reason
for this is that the transfer nominally
concerns nobody save the two parties
TO it.
WHY WI: MISSED THEM
F ii is said that the United States
might havcihtqIired the islands some
time ago on practically the same terms.
Certainly As 10 the Carolines. we might
have had possession of Ualan. the pearl
Of the group. and perhaps all of the
Islands III exchange for the $1,000. 600
cash and exceptional trade rights for
Spanish trade in Porto Rico and Cuba
During the Peace Conference at Paris
tho American Commissioners offered
the million for Ualan. and the trade
was under way when 1t was broken off
through the additional demand by
Spain for favored treatment in trading
Win cuba ana Porto Rico.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04
MnryInnd Endor.cs rsendcr.on.

(By Telegraph to Virginian- Piot)
Baltimore June 3.-The Maryland Re
publican Congressional delegation.
comprising Messrs. w. b. Baker, Frank
c. Wacnter. Sidney Mudd and George
NJ. Pearre. met in Washington to-day
and endorsed David i. Henderson, of
Iowa for Speaker.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04
rrcxidentotBrown University.

Providence. r.. l.. June s.-Rev. DR..
w. II. p. Faunce. Of New York. has
been elected president OF Brown Uni
versity.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04
Mn-.achu.c.ts For Henderson.
lRy Telegraph 10 Virglnian-P llotl

Boston. June AT a meeting OF the
Republican members OF the Massa-
chusetts Congressional delegation to-
day 1t was decided to support General
Henderson, OF Iowa, for Speaker.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04
"Bhc VynItzIin."D bend.

(By Telegraph Ia Virginian- Pilot.)
Vienna, June 3.-Johanne Strauss the
famous composer, known throughout
the civilized world as the waltz
King" is dead
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04

tortured Dreyius. He showed hl-nsalt
Il torturing inquistor. bereft of con-
science. What an awful awakening
there must Ice Of the hidden monster.
Nemesis has been less hal.ing thun
usual i'll ovcriaking him. am told
that he was preparing u escape to Bel
sum when he WAS arrested.
lie, feeling himself icrsaken, is likely
20 make revelations.
Beiore Colonel Du Patty de- CLAIMS ar
rest his description ana photographs OF
him were sent 10 the frontier commits
sicners Of police.
y PATHETIC FEATURE.
y pathetic feature Of the Drevfus
case Is the eleven long suppllcatorv let-
ters 10 President Faure from Devils l.
land. Dreyfus fancied that General de
Boisdeiire and NJ. Faurc were his
friends. and he wrote to them accord-
ingly. IFS whole heart. soul and exits
nerated nerves were expressed i'm these
letters. No wonder that NJ lraure in
dying sunpiicated all those whom he
had injured to forgive him "Those."
meant coming from Faure's lips prev-
fus and his family The late President
suffered himself 10 b. blackmaied into
hlnder.ng the work of justice ana Mem
esis took him up also. Were he still
alive the event of to-day could nor have
happened. Presiden. Loubet has stood
out against ali tanperng with the ju-
diciature. Colonel picuuart's memorial
was adopted. though in terms. by the
Court of Cassaticn. He is sin In pris-
on. but VIII probably be released next
week
The Judgment Of thc Court of Cassa-
ton was communicated 10 Dreyfus:
and orders have been sent to convey
| him TO Brest.
Nine preyfus IS ILL., The great Joy
after the prolonged tension is the
cause.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04

against Dreyfus consisted of furnish
ing to Il foreign power secret docu-
ments connected With the national de-
Tense. accompanying which was mis-
sive styled a hordareau. undated, un-
signed and written on filigraned paper.
which is no longer manufactured and
that two authentic letters. written on
the Identical paper. dated contempo,
raneously With the hOrdereau. were dis
covered i'll the house OF Esterhazy, the
writing upon which experts have de-
clared 10 be the same as that of The
bordereau. which facts were unknown
to the court-martial. tend u establish
the innocence OF Dreyfus; seeing that
the alleged confessions OF Dreyfus 10
Captain Lebrun-Renauld are disproved:
in view OF these arguments and without
submitting others. the court quashes
and annuls the verdict of condemna
ton of December -. 1894. AGAINST Alfred
Dreyfus. by the first conference.-the 81
the military government Of Paris. and
sends the accused before n court-nnr-
tiui at Ronnes. 10 be specially appointed
20 conduct the new trial"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04
ZOLA. TME ENlLE. SEEMS.

London. Juno IA representative o.
the Associated Press this evening So
cured brief interview with NJ. lola.
who is now living in strict retirement
near the Crystal Palace. but who pro-
poses to return to Paris carly next
week. lie said:
Il knew the light was finally bound
to break through the mass ~ false
hood calumny ana forgery. and that
preyfus would bc restored 10 liberty
and honor and myself 10 longer forced
to live in exile"
He was greatly pleased at the pros
pect of Il speedy return To France, and
declared he felt assured all would ac-
knowledge that his actions were JUST
fled by events.
Armed with the truth" said NJ. zola.
81 knew all must come right
Copyright 1899 by Associated Press)
Paris. June 3.-Colonel pu Patty de
Clam is confined in the cell where he
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
Poetry Under Difficulties.
Bazarl

kffdIpeI , DdIdTD
sat me down 10 write Of Daphne's eyes,
To tell OF how they'd make matchless
For some great strapping lover. bold
and true;
But all my penis and all my inks
Exsrtions lead me to the Links.
l could not write of Daphne's cherry lips
For thinking Of the way that Daphne
drives;
And DER her rosy cheek my poor muse
trips
For dwelling on her card of four and
fves.
No matter how try, find
Her golf is always in my mind.
When l would tell of lovely Daphne's
frown.
And how my very soul OF souls II cuts,
I'm gadding on 10 How my Daphne
putts!"
wish TO thunder I could see
Ny way clear Of this misery
I'd love TO write a sonnet TO her hair.
SO fair il IS so sunny and so soft!
No tresses sung by poets can compare;
But. oh, you ought TO see that maiden
loft.
confound IL! there go again!
Most miserable. !, OF men!
And Daphne's smiles very golden ray,
Pom which cen oberon himself would
fain 10 sup;
Night turns aside for bright and joyous
day
When Daphne-with one stroke doth
Oh tutt, What is the earthly use!
- Avaunt. o COLI. CO to the Deuel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25

white silk. with Professor w. G. Brown.
of Columbia, Mo.
Mrs. Andrew ID. Estill, of Lexington,
Va. black silk and net. with DIR. A. u.
Estill, Of Lexington, Va.
Mrs. j. l.. Polk, of Galveston. Tex,
white satin pearl ornaments, with Colo
mel l." J. Polk, of Galveston, Tex.
Mrs. Benjamin Huger, Charleston, S.
C.. white satin, point lace, and pearls,
with Mr. Il Huger, of Charleston, $. g.
Mrs. w 5. Hopkins, Of Lexington. Va
white silk, with Mr.. William $. Hopkins
of Lexington, Va.
Mrs. W. r. Shields, Of Lexington, Va,
black silk, pearls, with Mr.. W. II. Shields,
Of Lexington, Va.
Mrs. ". J. Gillock, of Lexington, Va,
black satin and net, with Captain J. w.
Gillock, Virginia Military Institute.
Mrs. J. W. Sharpe, Chambersburg. Pa,
black silk, with Mr.. J. W. Sharpe Cham
bersburg, Pa.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25

millionaire confessed the secret OF
his success in two words--hard work. lie
said he put in the best part OF nus ne
In gaining dollars and losing health, and
now he was putting In the other half In
spendlng dollars 10 get back health. Mo-
thing equals Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tiers Tor restoring health to the overtlred
body and brain. II gets at the starting
point-the stomach-and overcomes ner
vousness. sleeplsssnsss. dyspepsia, and
indigo stion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
nfher Cnses Decided.

The National Exchange Bank or Bal-
timore VS.. X. y. Preston ct aus, tle
bank OF Tazewen vs.. X. A.. Preston et
ais. the Bank of Bramweh VS.. ,; L.;
Preston ct ais. all cOgnate cases from
me Circuit Court OF Washington county.
Opinion by Judge Harrison AfiTme o.
Banner VS.. Dingus. sc. From the Cif-
cuit Court of Russell county. opinion py
Judge Buchanan. Reversed.
Covon vs. the National Mutual Build
inc and Loan Association. From the
Circuit Court Of Washington county,
Oninion bv Judge Harrison. Afiirmeu.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
The Modern Beauty

thrlyes on good food and sunshine, with
plenty OF exercise in the open air Her
form CLOVIS with health and her race
blooms with its beauty. II her system
needs the cleansing action of a laxative
remedy. she uses the gentle and pleasant
syrup OF Fjxs made by the California
E.g Ryup Company only.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
Bows Shirt-WaistS.

We carry complete lines Of Mother
Friend and Star Waists for Boys; Doth
Percale and White Cambria; prices 90
Toe. and ....... ......... - -
See our line of White aud Colored Can-
brio Waists at -. -.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25

tain and adequate remedy at law; 1t IS
ordered that the decree appealed from
be amended so as to dismiss the bill upon
the demurrer, and as amended affirmed
with costs to appellees. leaving the COM
nlninnnts to bring their action at law
IL tbaV no "a advised.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
THE MAN OF THE HOUR.
A Magnificent Portrait of
ADMIRAL DEWEY,
IN TEN COLORS,
(SiZe, I4x2I Inches,)

is offered to Dispatch subscribers, and
will be ready by July 4th. 1t is now
being printed on heavy plate paper, in a
form suitable for framing, by one of the
largest art Autograph houses in Amer
lea. in the famous French stvle of color.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25

plate work Every American family will want of these hand
some pictures of Admiral Dewey 1t must be remembered that this
picture cheap chrome but will be an example OF
the very highest illuminated printing 1t will be
library drawing Our readers have the
Dewey portrait wha costs namely cents per copy by
merely fg out below and sending to this Office at
such demand for the portrait when it pub
shed that sending orders advance Write name and
address plainly:
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ParasO!s.

To close out the balance OF our stock
Of Parasols. we have marked them tc
prime cost.
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Wrappers.

Lawn and Percale Wrappers. full size
| garments. nicely made, White Tucked
| yoke. trimmed with Hamburg embrOiuery'
| efzes n 10 a. 9Oc. to ..............,.,.Y-' 3D.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25

Ddn1dSkS.
6G-inch All-Llnen Damasks, the l9c.
quality, now ........ .....,.:.....; ......''C'
tho Il ulalitv now.................S7 lie.
GS-inch Extra Heavy and Fine DamaskS.
the Sll2 1-2c. quality. now.............o poe.
72-inch -Bleached ra-HeaNy
Scotch Damasks, the N.S5 quality
Remnants of Damasks. I'm useful
lengths, at greatly-reduced prices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25

Remnants of Colored Wash Goods. ir
lengths from l to 10 yards at HALL
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POlka-DOt DimitieS,

Navy-Blue Grounds. with White polka
dots. very fine and sheer quality, the
regular l9c. quality now .................oc
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Printed p. r. s,

I White ground. with colored stripes, new
| and pretty patterns, the loc. quahty'
q ri.
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Special.

ltght-weight Ribbed Cotton Vests, SIN
tapes in neck and sleeves, the regular
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25

a useful Cotton Fabric; washes end wears
nicely: colors, Pink, Blue, ana Lilac; just
the same quality you have bought often
and paid Il l-2c. for: special at. per
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
White Lawn Wrappers,

nicely made. deep. full hOunces. fancy and
tucked yokes, trimmed with Valenclenn,es
lace or Swiss embroidery, sizes "a TO ~
81 and ....... ............'''''''''''''' '''''S"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
THE FINAL TRIBUNAL
OPINIONS HANDED DOWN IN THE
SUPREME COURT OF ArPEALs.
SOME CASES OF MUCH IMPORTANCE.
The Majority. However, Arc Not OF
Especial IntereSt-Divorcc, Deceit,
lions Among Those Passed On.

The Supreme Court OF Appeals, which
has been IN session at Wytheville since
june 9Th handed down opinions IN seven
cases last week.
The decisions In some instances seem 20
be Of much Importance. but the majority
are not of unusual interest An the cases
are from southwestern counties.
Divorce and Separate Estate.
Probably the most interesting case Is
that of Brownings Executor VS.. Brown
ing, from the Circuit Court OF Russell
county. 1t appears that Margaret j.
Browning the appellants testatriX. sued
for divorce. and protection in The en-
iovment of her separate estate. Prior 10
the decision Of the case she died. Inc
cause was referred to a commissioner
who returned Il report finding the estate
OF Mrs Browning indebted 70 the nus
band. and a decree was rendered lot
81. SCI 49, From this decree an appeal was
allowed, exceptions being noted TO the
rulings of the court in allowing NUMBER
OF items TO be charged against The estate
of the appellants testatriX.
At the time OF the marriage MIS-.
browning was the owner OF large real
estate and much personal property III,
Gliding livestock and household ana
kitchen furniture a. J.. Browning. 'he
husband. was also engaged in agriculture
but upon a much less extensive scaie.
shortly after the marriage the famiy
went 10 reside upon the wfe's arm.
Browning managed 1t FOR her. they alu
not get along well together. suit tor
divorce was brought The wife died pc
fore it was granted. The husband, neal
while put in a claim Tor money ana Iaoor
expended in running his wifeS farm AS
stated. he was allowed N,S6l,SS. Inc Su-
preme Court cuts down the amount "
S5Oo.sO. with interest from July D. 1871 "a
rnrober az the items allowed by the COM
,,iseioner Of the lower court were strick-
en- ont entirely. The opinion was written
Ia, Enilh i.
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POlka-DOt Lawns,

Navy-Blue ground. with White Polka
Dots: three size dots, a fine and sheer
quality, the regular II l-2c. quality
-, .... .......,........6 3-4c
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
Gloves.

IAdies' Extra Qualify Tafeta HIoves,
Tans only, the 2jc. quality, now per
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
Real Scotch Ginqhams,

absolutely fast oolors. the best goods i'm
ported, neat checks. pin stripes, ana
bright, rich plaids; the % and 35c. quality,
G..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
Special.
nONiieS
Bath Towels.

on our contro tables We have placet
the greatest Bath Towel values Rich
,..oD hnF oven seen Examine them fol
yourself and become convinced OF thef
l L.. =
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
Linen Suitinqs,
Remnants.

STANDARDIZATION, very desirable 10
ladies' skirts and gentlemen's suits, IN
IS and 4Oc qualities. now................loc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25

Think of 1t,
Mothers!
Our Entire Stock of
Children's Suits
OFFERED AT
One Half

in numerous instances much
less) their regular prices.
We mean every word OF 1T.
Our determinations to close
out every garment in this
department. 1t will cost us
a loss of hundreds of dol
lars. but that shall not deter
Ms from carrying out our
plan.
SLOO for the choice of hun
dreds of neat Cashmere
Suits, worth ND to $500
$500 for all grades up to 81
$500 for all grades up to SO
$500 for all grades up to S.
The same proportion of
loss for all intermediate
grades.
SI.5O for $500 grades,
$3.50 for $500 grades.
$3.50 for $500 grades.
In ages from 3 to 10 years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
Underwear.

Ladies' Extra Quality Ribbed Cotton
vov.~ toned neck and sleeves, the IL l-.c.
lVCs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
Wash Goods.
Crinkled GinqhamS,

Wash GOODS.
Crinkled Ginghams,
useful Cotton Fabric; washes end wears
nicely; colors Pink. Blue, ana Lilac; just
the same quality you have bought often
and paid L 1-2c. for. special at. per
Cotton CrepOns,
Fine. Soft. ard Light Weight; White
ground. with colOre1 stripes and colored
grounds with White stripes, the quality
that sells everywhere at 10 ana 10 &c.
special at ...,.,..'.''.''''....'''' DC
POlka-DOt Lawns,
Navv-Bue ground. with White Polka
Dots: three size dots, me ana sheer
quality, the regular IL l-2c quahty'
Printed p. X. s,
White ground with colored stripes. new
and pretty patterns, the l5c. quality
at ........ ........ ..................0 j-1c.
POlka-DOt Dimities,
Navy-Bue Grounds. with White polka
dots. a very fine and sheer quality, the
regular l9c. quality, now .................oc.
Real Scotch Ginghams,
absolutely fast colors. the best goods i'm
ported. neat checks. pin stripes. and
bright, rich plads; the p and S5c quality
now ....... ......... .,....ss..'' .'''''''''fC'
Linen Suitings,
Strictly-All-Iinen. very desirable Tor
ladies' skirts and gentlemen's suits, the
s. and f0c. qualities. INTERCHANGEABLE.
Remnants.
Remnants of Colored Wash Goods, IN
lengths from TO 10 yards at HALF
PRICE.
ParaSO!s.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
Silk Waists.

This seasons styles at reduction OF
DH z ppr cent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
Cotton CrepOns,

Fine. Soft. ard Lightweight; White
ground. with colore1 stripes and colorec
grounds with White stripes, the quality
-. .Jc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
p. X. Skirts.

Corded p. X. Skirts. nicely made, extr5
values, $50. 1915, s22o. SO: 81
and ., ....... ........ .....,........St.oo
White =. X. Skirts, trimmed with Ham
burg inserting, all the latest designs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
HOusekeePers, Attentions

Strictly good goods all pure flax of course and specially
fortunate opportunity you epensh your supply of these
goods at greatlyreduced prices.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-01-31
THE CITY SCHOOL LEVY
IS FINED AT TEN MILLS
Meeting Of Taxpayers Las, Night Fa-
vored Excluding John Day and
WalluskI Schools

The taxpayers Of the school disirlc,
held a meeting at shlvely school last
night for the purpose OF making the
levy for the ensuing year. Tho At
tendance was very large Chairman
Conn. OF the school board, presided.
Clerk FERGUSON rad report o. the
financial condition " the school district
showing the receipts and expenditures of
the past year and tho estimated cxpeu.
dttures OF the coming year Tho rapore
rrcomu!ended lO-mill levy which would
cover the expenditures. After some dla-
cusslou, the report was adopted end the
levy for 1899 viii be ~ mills.
\ Hyely discussion ensucl az To th.
advisabllity OF reducing the school dis
trict, or OF cutting out the John Day
and Walluski schools. 4, was curtendcd
that the expense Of maintaining ID.
schools was too great, ana the matter
was finally brought before the mo-tlng
by motion that the two schools named
b. discontinued. Benjamin Young WIS of
the opinion that ..e school dlrrctor had
no authority 10 take such action stat.
ing that those two schools had b,eu IN
cldded In the city district by sp.cinl
act oil the Legislature. and thu, Il would
be necessary FOR the matter 10 come BE-.
fore the legislature for proper action.
James ". Welch took an opposite view
alleging that Il was within the province
OF the board 10 make the proposed
change
Director Higgins announced that a BIN
was already in the hands Of senator
Fulton TO reduce the school limits go
as 10 exclude the John bay and Wmluskl
schools.
e. X. Thomson said that he was In
favor Of discontinulng those schools II Il
could reasonably be done but h. believed
that the motion should be modified.
Mr.. Higgins said that the law which
included the schools in the city dla.ric,
required that they should be operated for
three years, but that the three years
had elapsed and they could now be cut